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Mayor Wayne Wright addressed the media at a press conference Wednesday at City Hall. The city wants any new bridge to be tolled, and no more than four lanes.

City takes a stand on the Pattullo Mayor calls press conference to announce a new tolled-four lane bridge best solution Grant Granger and Jeff Nagel ggranger@newwestnewsleader.com

Transportation Minister Todd Stone says the City of New Westminster’s call for tolls on a rebuilt Pattullo Bridge may be problematic.

New Westminster council came out Wednesday morning in favour of replacing the aging bridge with a new four-lane replacement – but

only if it’s tolled to help control Stone has committed to reviewing tolls on them.” traffic volumes. the government’s tolling policy and Stone was non-committal The minister it’s not yet clear if on whether he backs New was asked if that that might open Westminster’s preference for an would violate the up options for $850-million, four-lane Pattullo, Mayor Wayne Wright province’s promise universal bridge Surrey’s call for a $1.2-billion sixFreeway-style on- and when it built the lane replacement or a refurbished off-ramps are not an option. tolling advanced by new tolled Port some Metro mayors. existing Pattullo.

Mann Bridge that the Pattullo He said the province is urging the He said he expects Metro would act as the free alternative. federal government to contribute to Vancouver mayors to make “If it was to be tolled, that would the Pattullo replacement – arguing a Pattullo replacement seem to be contradictory to the it’s of national significance due to its recommendation to him as part of provincial tolling policy, which does role in goods movement – but added the regional transportation plan provide for a free alternative to tolls could be a roadblock. they are working on to underpin a 4x1.25_small_appliances_ad_final.pdf 1 12-03-05 1:20 PM new tolled structures,” Stone told “The feds have not tended to referendum on new TransLink taxes. reporters in Victoria. invest in projects that end up having Please see SIX-LANE BRIDGE, A3

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The New Westminster School District will soon get new administrative offices, thanks to a land deal in Queensborough.

The school board approved the $2.3-million sale of a 2.2-acre vacant property on Duncan Street at its Tuesday night meeting.

Trustee Casey Cook predicts it will be enough money to cover the cost of a new building on the John Robson Elementary property.

“I really like the location, in that it keeps the board offices close to a transit hub,” Cook said on Wednesday.

The specific location and design of the building are still in the works, but Cook said it will be a standalone structure.

However, he said it will be added to the contract with Yellowridge Design Build Ltd., the company building both the elementary and middle school.

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CITYPAGE TRAVEL SHOWS AT THE LIBRARY: TURKEY Take an armchair tour to Turkey at the New Westminster Public Library in March. Rick Carswell will show highlights from Istanbul and includes a side trip to Ephesus. He will show his photos on Wednesday, March 12 at 7:30 pm.

The travel shows are sponsored by the University Women’s Club of New Westminster and held in the Library’s auditorium at 716 6th Avenue in New Westminster.

CITY PARKING PERMITS All city residential and visitor parking permits expire on March 31, 2014.

Renewal fee for the year is $5.00 per permit.

Please note: ICBC Vehicle Registration must be provided for residential permits and Proof of Residency must be provided for visitor permits.

All permits can be renewed at City Hall. Please bring in your existing parking permit hangers when renewing. For more information, please contact the Engineering Department at 604-527-4592.

26 WEEKS TO EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS Be prepared for 72 hours.

For the weeks leading up to Emergency Preparedness Week starting May 4th, 2014, the New Westminster Emergency Management Office will be providing weekly tips on how you can start your own emergency kit and emergency plan. Use our list to add small items to your emergency kits every week. This can make the job of creating a complete kit a little less daunting and intimidating, and remember - most items can be found in your home.

The New Westminster Emergency Management Office is encouraging everyone to be prepared in case of an emergency. For more information on preparedness tips, please visit www.newwestcity.ca/EMO.

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The orientation will provide information on volunteering at City Special Events, the Youth Centre at Moody Park, Queen’s Park Petting Farm, Moody Park Arena, Century House, Queensborough Community Centre as well as at other facilities and general events and programs. Students will receive two hours’ volunteer credit for attending.

For more information, please contact the Project Completion Fall 2014 WATERFRONT VISION OPEN HOUSE #2 Engineering Department at 604-527-4592.

This session is free, but pre-registration is requested by calling 604-519-1066.

A new vision for the waterfront is being created. This includes a development proposal for 660 Quayside Drive, the ‘Larco’ site. Please join us at the upcoming open house. Information boards will be available, and staff will be present to answer any questions.

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Details of the office tower sale Mayor happy with sale of Merchant Square office tower Grant Granger

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The City of New Westminster’s sale of the Merchant Square office tower is a relief to many at city hall.

This week the city announced 777 Columbia, a joint venture of two wellknown tycoons, Joe Segal and Suki Sekhon, purchased the building for $36.5 million. “[The price was] in the ballpark of what we always said it was worth,” said Mayor Wayne Wright during a briefing at City Hall on Tuesday. “It was tough, hard slogging. The price is right.”

Property tax revenue from Merchant Square will help pay

The Merchant Square office tower (right) sits atop the Anvil Centre, the city’s new civic centre. The entire project is expected to be complete midJune. The purchaser of the office tower will pay for ‘fit-out’ of the office space once tenants are secured, the city says.

operating costs for the Anvil Centre, said Wright.

And the office tower will also meet one of the city’s primary goals—creating jobs.

“This shows where this city is going. The last 12 years is going to pale to what’s going to happen,” said Wright.

“This building was one of the

most important pieces of the puzzle.”

The city’s budget to build the tower was $30 million. Of the added $6.5 million it will receive a $4.8 million cash contribution for access to up to 137 parking spaces for office tenants.

The city’s cost to build the parkade is $12.5 million, and it will retain ownership of all three levels.

Segal and Sekhon provided a $5 million deposit when the deal was signed last month.

They’ll pay another $6.25 million when the sale closes Dec. 30. The balance will come due when the building is either 75 per cent leased or by Dec. 30, 2017, whichever comes first. The city will also get interest on what’s owed.

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“The City of New Westminster really has to come to the table with a clear plan on what they intend to do to decongest their own road network,” Stone added.

“There’s no point in building a new structure that would then just take motorists into a wall on the New Westminster side.”

The province has offered one third of the cost of a new bridge, although New West Mayor Wayne Wright said the provincial grant should instead go for rapid transit in Surrey.

Wright said a larger untolled bridge would only increase New West traffic congestion,

which he said is already up due to motorists avoiding the tolls at the Port Mann.

“There is a need to respect New Westminster’s established urban and historic context in the design of any new facilities,” Wright said.

“Freeway-style on- and off-ramps are not an option in New Westminster’s highly urbanized context. It would be impossible. We have no room without restructuring neighbourhoods and streets.”

New West is also asking the province to connect the South Fraser Perimeter Road (SFPR) with the Port Mann Bridge.

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Having a South Fraser Perimeter Road direct link to the Port Mann would “promote regional truck traffic traveling where investments have already been made,” said Wright.

New West Coun. Jonathan Coté said paying an extra $350 million to build a sixlane bridge makes no sense, especially if it were tolled, as studies indicate a toll would cut daily traffic from 75,000 to 50,000 crossings.

Surrey Mayor Dianne Watts

reiterated her city’s support for a six-lane bridge and said tolls on the Pattullo can only come as part of a regional tolling scheme.

“I do not support tolling individual pieces of infrastructure,” Watts said.

“There needs to be a fair and equitable system put in place at a low rate.”

New West council still likes the idea of a new bridge on a different alignment between North Surrey and Coquitlam’s United Boulevard industrial area, which would see much traffic bypass New West, along with retaining a refurbished two- or three-lane Pattullo.

– with files from Tom Fletcher

ANALYSIS:

So: Was it a good deal?

Did the city strike a good deal with its sale of the Merchant Square office tower?

Depends on what you want from your city.

First off, the sale is a wash. Meaning, taxpayers won’t be left on the hook for any debt that isn’t covered by anticipated revenues.

Outstanding is about $5 million, which the city says it’ll pay off over 20 years with revenues from the project’s parkade.

Could the city have got more money for the office tower? You bet.

It sold for $266 a square foot. In January, the six-storey RBC building at the corner of Sixth Avenue and Seventh Street in Uptown sold for $472 a square foot ($32.4M for 66,700 sq ft). And we’re talking a building that is 15 years old, and nowhere near a SkyTrain. So Joe Segal and Suki Sekhon got a sweet deal with the office tower. Once it’s leased, they might be able to sell it for $50-60 million.

But do you want the city taking that risk? What will the commercial real estate market do in the next two years?

As the city puts it, their goal wasn’t turning a profit. One goal was to stimulate Downtown as a centre of employment, in this case a tower to house about 500 employees. The tower will generate $650,000 in property tax annually once it’s leased.

Significant benefits, that should continue to bear fruit. The mayor says what’s most exciting is what happens next.

So there’s the difference.

Would you prefer the city had held on to the tower, keeping its cards on the table, with hopes of a big windfall? Or would you rather they did as they did—recognize when they’d won the game, and not push it, and risk losing it all?

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A structural assessment needs to be done before Bill Harper said the city has yet to determine if a large industrial public art piece can be put the pavement and piling at that end of the up in Westminster Pier Park. park can sustain the weight.

The proposed sculpture, which features “If it could support it we’d put the rail four freight train containers forming two cars in there tomorrow,” said Harper, who giant V shapes, is to be part of the next is a fan of industrial art and believes Pier round of Vancouver Biennale shows, which Park is a perfect place for it. “It was a last year New Westminster council agreed huge industrial site with hundreds of harper to participate in. It’s the creation of wellworkers.” known Brazilian artist Jose Rensende, who If the current pilings aren’t able to hold is said to have been inspired by the nearby train it another location in New Westminster would be track. found for it, said Harper.

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PHOTO OF THE WEEK: Last month’s snow was inspiring for many local amateur photographers, who got out to capture unique and beautiful scenes around town.

Dianne Reid of New West took this lovely shot on the boardwalk.

Keep seniors mobile The last 60 years of transportation design have been about getting young, mobile people to work. Now may be the time to find a way to make transportation safer and more usable for seniors.

Before, no one cared about washrooms at SkyTrain stations, truly accessible bus stops and buses or other services that would make it easier for older people to give up the car and take transit.

Before, nobody worried that our street lighting, signage, even our drivers’ licence system was inadequate for use by older people whose eyesight may be failing, whose reflexes are slow but who may still have a clean driving record.

Before, no one cared that suburban living doesn’t support seniors, who may become isolated at home and dependent on government or volunteer services to get around. Now, though, as the grey tsunami begins to overwhelm public resources, it may be time to care.

The evidence is clear that transportation is inadequate for vulnerable, less mobile people.

HandyDart is overwhelmed by people who need door-to-door service, so it’s time to take another look at how this service is used.

Last year, there were 42,418 service denials and that’s just the tip of the iceberg. It’s time to take another look at how service to the most vulnerable is delivered.

The evidence is also clear that our driver’s licence system is inadequate for older drivers.

Although most stay off the road in risky periods, studies find the crash rate for people 70 and older older is similar to the crash rate of new drivers (those ages 16 to 24).

It’s time to take another look at how our drivers licence system works. And it’s also time to look at how our transit system works for seniors, so we can keep our moms and dads safe, secure and healthy, and so it will be ready for us one day.

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Groundhog may be right about winter I’ve never put much stock in the “predictions” of six more weeks of winter, based on whether or not a groundhog in Ontario or Pennsylvania sees his or her shadow.

However, maybe those little creatures are right (at least for this year).

Winter is holding on with a vengeance, not just in the B.C. Lower Mainland but in most other parts of North America.

Cold, snow, ice and blizzards in the most unlikely places, such as Georgia and North Carolina, continue.

Out here in Langley, we’ve had two weekends in a row with snow, after months of our more usual green winter.

Temperatures have also been cool for much of 2014, and there has been less rain than usual, which was most welcome.

But with snow in late February and early March, spring is definitely on hold for the moment.

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Frank Bucholtz into flower any time soon.

How many people are actually thinking about cutting their lawns?

Not many, I suspect.

Yet many people often give their lawns the first cutting of the year in mid-March.

Perhaps the weather will improve and they will get that chance, but at this juncture, that seems unlikely.

This Saturday night, we will make the switch to daylight saving time, to allow for more evening light.

Yet will that extra hour of daylight in the evening hours be used for outdoor activities if the snow returns, or if temperatures remain low?

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We in B.C. are pretty spoiled when it comes to weather, especially when compared with the rest of the country.

Our winters are shorter and much milder than what is experienced on the Prairies and in Eastern Canada.

But we still live a long ways north of the equator, and we get much of our weather from the Pacific Ocean, including the North Pacific, where it is very cold.

We should not be surprised when we get extended cold weather or occasional snowfalls.

Yet such weather is much more acceptable in December and January than it is in March.

We want to have warmer temperatures, to see flowers starting to come out and to have the anticipation of warmer weather for months to come.

Thus far, that is not happening.

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At the same time, I’m not sure that any scientific model can correctly predict what future temperatures will be.

History shows us there are ebbs and flows in climate, and there are also long-term trends toward warming and cooling which have happened on numerous occasions in the past.

No matter what you think about global warming or the lack thereof, we do need to be concerned about carbon emissions, if only because too much carbon dioxide has been shown to have a damaging effect on the upper atmosphere.

One thing is for sure.

Groundhog Day predictions of six more weeks of winter proved to be uncannily accurate this year—even here in balmy B.C.

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Qayqayt elementary, under construction just off Royal Avenue at Merivale and Agnes streets, is slated to open in September.

In April, the portables at John Robson Elementary will be removed to prepare the staging for construction of a new middle school on the property.

Anticipated opening for the middle school is September 2015.

Cook says the board offices will open around that time.

“We know what our needs are,” Cook said. “[The cost] has come within that amount. It’s doable.”

The best part, he added, is that the

school district will save the $700,000 annually it has spent to lease its building at Columbia Square.

“We will be able to take that $700,000 and plow it back into education,” Cook said. “It’s a strategy that keeps on giving.”

Middle school name may be ‘Fraser River’ Fraser River Middle School is the top choice for the name of the new school. A report to the board said 15 respondents liked Fraser River, 13 preferred West Side, six didn’t like either and two preferred other names such as Hillside, Hilltop or West Fraser. A decision is expected later this month.

Confessions of a Curber It happened just after the last flood. TThe winter beat records for snowfall, and serious springtime saw seriou flooding. Basements filled, streets were running with water, and cars were left to float and sink.

One day, I walked past a junk yard and saw, what I thought, was a relatively r normal car.

the vehicle could get a person from A to B. Suddenly, I had an idea. Since the car looked fine on the outside, no one had to know its real history. I was a genius.

After a night in the garage with a heater and a little scrubbing, I posted an ad on Craigslist: “2004 black Toyota Corolla for sale. No longer need, bought new car. No room in garage – need to sell ASAP!!! Few scratches, otherwise in great condition. Call cell and we’ll talk price.”

Thirty minutes later I got a call from a sixteen-year old kid – a little younger than my son. We decided to meet at the local mall at about 6:00. I wonder if his parents knew what he was up to.

I arrived at 6:20, telling him I was in a great rush as I had to pick my son up from soccer practice. Turns out he played, too. After some soccer gossip, we got down to business.

I knew that a kid his age just wanted a ride to show off to his friends, so we spent little time on the details. I told him the car was in perfect condition and was never in any accidents. “No problems as far as I know,” I said.

The kid was sold. He trusted me. I never gave him my full name, and he never gave me his.

He gave me the cash, I gave him the car. All was good. I was on my way.

A few days later, I saw a TV program that talked about flood damaged vehicles.

Apparently, flooding can damage the computer systems, which control things like the brakes and steering. And flood vehicles can’t be registered or insured. Who knew?

My mind immediately went to the kid I sold the vehicle to. I felt a twinge of guilt. Then my eyes darted to my stash of cash.

Two weeks later, I had another car up for sale.

Stay tuned!

I still rremember my first rs time. It was so easy. eas So thrilling.

And I walked away with a couple of thousand thousa bucks in my pocket. Not bad for pocket a few hours’ hou work.

What’s it doing here? he I thought.

Apart from a couple coup of scratches on the outside ou and some moist seats, sea the vehicle seemed roadworthy. road I immediately asked about the car. I was told that th it was found full of fl ood w water. flood Its previous owner wanted nothing to do with it.

I bought the car for fo a couple hundred dollars. do I didn’t even have to register it in my name. n Originally, I had no n intention of doing what I did. I wanted to sell the car for parts. But, the engine still worked worke and

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The new GLA is a practical small SUV perfect for young families or couples that want the same underlying goodness that is in the CLA but with standard all wheel drive and ease of use.

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Luxury wheels at just the light price MALAGA, SPAIN - It might be winter here but it’s always nice to look forward to warmer days, filled with sun and clear roads.

To get a sneak peek at what better weather looks and feels like, plus get a chance to drive the all new Mercedes GLA250 and GLA 45 AMG, the advanced drive program was held in Malaga, Spain.

The GLA is built of the same platform as the hot, new CLA sedan that arrived last fall. Developing it into a taller, more practical small SUV is perfect for young families or couples that want the same underlying goodness that is in the CLA but with standard all wheel drive (AWD) and ease of use.

Pricing has not been confirmed but when it arrives this fall, expect the same aggressive pricing that the CLA delivers. That car starts at $33,900 but with AWD comes up to $36,800.

Looks This new GLA is not as tall as the B-Class, which also shares the same platform, and not nearly as low-slung as the CLA. The GLA has a less aggressive front grille

do a great job of and stance, plus directing air flow smaller wheel sizes to just the right compared to the location. The centre high performance cluster below the GLA 45 AMG version screen is very that sports 19-inch straightforward and wheels compared easy to master. The to the base 18-inch difference wheels, but even the Mercedes Benz is biggest between the base base model can get larger wheels as part enabling more people model and the 45 AMG are the seats. of the Sport Package. to access its brand The base comes The small, more with smaller less with faux leather aggressive touches expensive vehicles.

12-way power seats and the lowered susthat look and feel pension do make the Zack Spencer very good. Leather AMG look sportier is optional plus the seats are more and more purposeful but the stanbolstered.

The AMG gets upgraded dard GLA with the optional 19-inch seats as standard equipment but wheels is a head turner too. race inspired Recaro seats are Inside part of the Exclusive Package and The dash of the GLA is almost look superb, thanks to aluminum identical to both the CLA sedan accents and chunky side boland B-Class hatchback. There is a sters. Other differences include a prominent screen mounted high in centre-mounted shifter in the AMG, the centre of the dash, like an iPad where the base 250 gets the more application. practical column mounted gear seThe rest of the dash is sporty lector, which frees up much needed and functional thanks to stylish storage in the centre of the car. jet engine inspired air vents that Speaking of space, the back seats are much more practical compared to the CLA sedan thanks to a higher roof, bigger back windows and much better outward visibility. The cargo area isn’t huge at 1235L but the rear seats do split and fold for additional cargo capabilities.

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Drive The base GLA 250 comes with a 2.0L turbocharged direct injection 4-cylinder with a healthy 208hp and 258 lb.-ft. of torque, the same as the B-Class and base CLA. There is plenty of acceleration and cruising on the highway is effortless.

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Driving through the mountain canyons back from Granada to Malaga was a real treat. The countryside is rustic and beautiful and the twisty roads sublime. The base GLA never set a wheel wrong and the 7-speed duel-clutch automatic can be left in economy, sport or manual for each driving situation. All GLA models come with standard AWD and this system can detach the rear wheels and drive in FWD for better economy but switches seamlessly back when more traction or cornering capability is required, plus Dynamic Cornering Assist applies just a small amount of brake force to the inside wheel when cornering to aid in the process. The 45 AMG takes things to a completely new level.

The 2.0L 4-cylinder is hand assembled and pumps out a whopping 355hp and 332 lb.-ft. of torque.

The 7-speed transmission and AWD system have been adapted by AMG to deliver a go-cart like drive that is so reassuring and potent that it makes the driver look and feel fantastic. Cornering is effortless and the bigger wheels and lowered suspension give great feedback but it is not jarring.

Verdict Mercedes Benz is enabling more people to access its brand with smaller less expensive vehicles. The new GLA 250 and GLA 45 AMG are certainly very attractive, powerful and fun vehicles to drive.

The Lowdown Power: 2.0L turbo 4-cylinder with 208hp or 355hp Fill-up: N/A Sticker price: N/A zack.spencer@drivewaybc.ca

Confes Confessions of a Curber...

Cu Meet Walt. He live lives with his wife teenagers in a quiet and two teenager neighbourhood. He does his part as a neighbourhood. H member of the ccommunity. Walt goes morning, provides for his to work every mo family and chats with his neighbours. secret. He doesn’t rob Walt has a secre Walter White from banks. He’s no W “Breaking Bad.”” But, Bu his love for quick cash and high profi profitts drive him to a sideline that makes us all a little less safe and costs some thei their savings.

Walt is a curber.

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A12 NewsLeader Friday, March 7, 2014

Anvil Centre to complete in June ⫸

from FRONT PAGE

Until it’s paid off, the city will hold the mortgage on the building.

When the office tower is full, the city anticipates $650,000 in property tax annually and another $400,000 in utilities. The city also plans to lease a 6,000-square-foot space on the ground floor off Eighth Street for a restaurant and another 800 sq. ft. for a coffee shop across from the SkyTrain entrance.

City officials said the goal of building the office complex was to generate jobs and property taxes and not to make a big profit.

No tenants for the 137,000 square feet of office space have signed on.

“The value in office buildings is on the

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income side which is the DAC funding the leasing. We’re not required completion assuming that risk of of the Anvil Centre by holding the building December 2013. and its operating But Spitale said costs in order to

by November eventually realize 2012 the the income,” construction said Lisa Spitale, schedule started the city’s chief “trending administrative beyond SPITALE officer.

December 2013.

The city hopes the That caused a whole office complex will lot of fun for us. We put 500 extra people went to the province Downtown. Coun. about the likelihood of Bill Harper said the an extension. We didn’t plan was always to know if they were going use the Development to allow this because Assistance previously they had not Compensation (DAC) allowed this.” from casino revenues But the province to not only pay for said OK as long as a civic centre but to the project finished by leverage it for a tax2017 and there were no generating office tower changes. that would boost the Former mayoral area’s economy. candidate James Crosty Two years ago, led a petition campaign the city decided to calling on the city to go it alone on the hold a referendum on project when Uptown the decision to borrow Property Group pulled money to finance out of a tentative construction of the partnership. The city office tower. did it to keep control He said news of and also because the sale made him

“pessimistically optimistic.”

“For me the city has dodged a bullet by making the sale, which is a good thing.

At the end of the day we needed to sell it because of the potential cost to the taxpayer,” said Crosty.

“I would suggest the buyer got a pretty sweet deal.”

He still worries that the city continues to hold a mortgage on a commercial property with no tenants. And he’s suspicious the closing date for the sale comes after the November civic election.

“Segal is a respected business person, he’s got a huge portfolio, I don’t know why we have to mortgage this for him,” said Crosty.

The city said Anvil Centre should be complete by June.

A “soft opening” should follow, with a grand opening and launch of programs in fall.

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A temporary Bailey bridge will replace the one shut down following a maintenance check on the weekend.

Mayor Wayne Wright said the latest cracks in the one-lane bridge across the Brunette River are beyond repair.

So the city was working with the provincial Ministry of Transportation to find a temporary Bailey bridge to put in its place. And Tuesday, Wright said it appeared they’d found one in the Fraser Valley.

“We have sourced a second Bailey bridge to give us time to figure out what has to be done,” said Wright.

New cracks in the structure were found during a maintenance inspection Sunday. A year ago, engineers found two splits in the bridge’s trusses and they took almost two weeks to repair. After the repair, heavy truck

“We can’t stop bigger trucks from going across it,” said Wright.

He estimated it could take as long as four weeks until the one-lane temporary bridge is in place.

New Westminster and Coquitlam have had a heated debate about replacing the bridge. Coquitlam wants a permanent two-lane structure.

But New West says that would only worsen congestion at the intersection of Braid Street and Brunette Avenue.

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Wright said the engineers believed the bridge had another 18 to 24 months of life left, but heavy trucks ignoring the ban have shortened that time frame.

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A14 NewsLeader Friday, March 7, 2014

GVHBA taking the stress out of buying a new home

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Buying a home, especially if it’s for the first time, can be an extremely stressful experience. There are many decisions that need to be made, and roadblocks can easily appear.

The Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Association is aiming to help first-time home buyers with their 20th Annual Seminar for First-Time Home Buyers.

Taking place on March 11 at the Bell Performing Arts

Centre in Surrey, this year’s event aims to demystify the buying process.

“With interest rates still incredibly low and builders offering many new-home product choices, this is a great time for first-time buyers to consider taking that critical first step onto the property ladder,” says GVHBA CEO Bob de Wit. “Real estate continues to be a hot topic in Metro Vancouver, and (the) GVHBA is at the forefront of connecting the residential construction industry with consumers. Seminar attendance is

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expected to be as many, or greater than, the 750 people who attending last year’s event.”

Among the speakers this year are Robyn Adamache, senior market analyst at the Canada Mortgage & Housing Corp., Bill Macklem, president of Dominion Macklem Mortgages and Sandra Wyant, president-elect of the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver, among many others. The topics will include legal considerations, mortgages and warranties, along with several others.

“This is a one-stop information shop for first-time home buyers, so anyone considering buying a home should come to this free seminar,” says de Wit. The exhibit area featuring new-home builders and homerelated products and services will be open between 6 and 7 p.m., while the seminar will take place between 7 and 9 p.m.

The seminar is free, though attendees are asked to bring a food item for the Surrey Food Bank.

Pre-registration is required. Register online at www.gvhba. org or call 778-565-4288.

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Best of both worlds with Bluetree Homes at Citadel Heights

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Bluetree Homes is rising to the top with Citadel Heights, its popular single-family community in Port Coquitlam that offers not only beautiful, move-in ready homes but an established mature neighbourhood and convenient access to the rest of the

Lower Mainland as well. Bluetree comes from noted builder ParkLane Homes with a well-established reputation for building quality, and this tradition continues at Citadel Heights.

“Citadel is quite a hidden gem,” says sales manager Dana de Boer. “Homeowners get views of the Fraser River and Mount Baker, and that view factor has been a huge draw.”

Over 50 per cent of the 29 homes at Citadel Heights have already been sold.

Part of the appeal is the spacious four- and five-bedroom floorplans, ranging from 2,800 to 3,577 square feet.

“All of our homes include a fully finished basement, which is something that people enjoy,” says de Boer. “You can choose a fully contained suite for in-laws, returning children

or simply as a mortgage helper.”

There’s plenty of curb appeal at Citadel Heights due to the Craftsman-style architecture and gorgeous landscaping. Every home has its own private yard as well as a spacious front porch, deck and patio.

Engineered hardwood is included throughout the main floor, with lush carpeting on the upper floor. A gas fireplace in the living room with its contemporary quartz composite stone surround and custom-designed mantel is sure to be a showpiece, or just the perfect place to relax.

Three different designer colour schemes are available, giving you a chance to personalize your home to suit your tastes.

The kitchen holds everything an aspiring chef needs, from stainless-steel appliances to

shaker-style cabinetry to quartz composite stone countertops and a kitchen island. A ceramic tile backsplash complements the countertops.

The spa-inspired bathrooms feature hand-set porcelain tile flooring and quartz composite stone countertops. The ensuite holds an acrylic tub and shower with decorative ceramic and glass accent tile, while the main bath features an acrylic alcove tub with ceramic tile surround. The cabinetry depends on the colour scheme chosen for the home, with a choice of either contemporary flat-panel or elegant shaker-style.

The location is also a big draw. Citadel Heights is perfectly situated, with shopping, dining, transit, schools and recreation very close by. You’ll also have easy access to the rest of the Lower Mainland via Lougheed Highway or Highway 1, giving you the best of both worlds: a quiet neighbourhood within easy reach of every amenity you can imagine.

“It’s very convenient for commuters,” says de Boer. “Or really, for anyone who needs to go places.”

A large variety of floorplans are still available, starting at $789,900. For more information, check out www.bluetreehomes. ca/citadel, call 604-468-2169 or visit the sales centre at 2195 Nova Scotia Ave., Port Coquitlam, open daily (except Friday) between noon and 5 p.m.

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Fax resume to: 604-597-4470 or email: shiraz.dossa@gmail.com MGI Investment Ltd. dba La Terrazza Restaurant requires F/T Cook $12/hr. Plans meals. Prepares ingredients by following recipes.

Meal preparation. Min 1 year of relevant experience req’d. F/T or P/T Servers $10.50/hr. Greet guests and present menus. Take orders and relay to kitchen staff.

Serve food and beverages. Present bill to the guests & accept payment.

Must be able to communicate in English. Please Contact: Iqbal Email: laterrazzavan@yahoo.ca Fax: 604-899-9179 Location: 1088 Cambie Street, Vancouver BC

bcclassified.com .Flagpersons & Lane Closure Techs required. Must have reliable vehicle. Must be certified & experienced. Union wages & benefits. Fax resume 604-513-3661 email: darlene.hibbs@shawbiz.ca

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HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES

RESTAURANT STAFF Indian Bombay Bistro, a new and modern Indian Restaurant at 7558 - 6th Street, Burnaby, B.C. requires following F/T staff

DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

RENTALS ......................................703-757

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

RESTAURANT MANAGER Plan budgets, direct restaurant operations, be responsible for staff development & schedules, make sure that compliance with employment standards, safety and health procedures are met, handle customer complaints. Minimum 2 years experience. Salary $18.50/hr FOOD SERVICE SUPERVISOR Supervise & coordinate the activities of workers, train staff, schedule catering activities. Secondary School & 2 years exp. in food preparation or services is req’d. Salary $15/hr.

SEVERAL KITCHEN HELPERS Work closely with cooks & other kitchen staff, especially in the tasks of preparing meat, vegetables & fruits for cooking, also wash & maintain work tables, cupboards & appliances. Min. 6 months of exp. as a Kitchen Helper. Salary $12/hr.

CURRY COOK menu design and planning, back cooking for banquets, labour & food cost control and kitchen staff supervision and training. Salary $17/hr.

TANDOORI COOK prepare all variety of Tandoori dishes for the restaurant & catering, menu design & planning, supervision & training of kitchen staff, labour & food cost control. Salary $17/hr.

INDIAN SWEET MAKER / BAKER make a full variety of Mithai items for retail and banquets, supervision and training of kitchen staff, labor & food cost control. Salary $17/hr.

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 142 OFFICE SUPPORT/CLERKS

Receptionist

Req. F/T for Penney Auto Body Ltd. Job duties: Greet people.

Handle diverse phone calls. Perform clerical duties. Receive and record payments. Skills Req: Completion of secondary school.

Exp. as a receptionist an asset.

English req., Chinese is an asset $15.50/hr. + 4% Vacation pay Tel. 604-322-6228 info@penneyautobody.com Fax: 604-325-8382 8225 Main St, Van.B.C. V5X 3L7

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EDUCATION

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed?

Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com

SALES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES PROFESSIONAL SALES ASSOCIATES Gregg Distributors (B.C.) Ltd.

Interested in INDUSTRIAL SALES? Outgoing? Motivated?

We Want You!

Existing established territory with customer base. Training provided to help achieve your full potential.

COMPETITIVE SALARY & BENEFITS PACKAGE Fax Resumes: 604.888.4688 or Email to: info@greggbc.ca or Visit:www.greggdistributors.ca

Knowledge of Hindi or Punjabi an asset for all positions.

Fax resume to 604-553-1720

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PERSONAL SERVICES

203

ACCOUNTING / TAX /BOOKKEEPING

INCOME TAX PREPARATION Personal Tax Returns at Guaranteed Low Prices, Call Suzanne Tait (778)870-1013

242

CONCRETE & PLACING

Placing & Finishing * Forming * Site Prep, old concrete removal * Excavation & Reinforcing * Re-Re Specialists 34 Years Exp. Free Estimates. coastalconcrete.ca

Call: Rick (604) 202-5184

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EDUCATION

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EDUCATION

O OW PEN AC N B YO US UR are INE SS er w ith Vis ion

Become a certiÀed OPTICIAN / CONTACT LENS FITTER 6 MONTH Classes start April 7th, 2014 COURSE BC COLLEGE OF OPTICS

#208 - 10070 King George Blvd. Surrey BC

www.bccollegeofoptics.ca

Monthly Payment Plan Available

604.581.0101

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 257

DRYWALL

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 320

WHITE WALL DRYWALL INC. SteelStud*Boarding*Taping*Texture Free Estimates. 604-936-9601.

260

DRAIN Tiles, Sewer, Water Video Inspection, Jack Hammering, Hand Excavating CALL TOBIAS 604.782.4322

275

$45/Hr

604-537-4140 ABE MOVING - $35/Hr. Per Person *Reliable Careful Movers. *Rubbish Removal. *24 Hours. 604-999-6020

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Serving Metro Vancouver Since 1988

604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley

FREE! Scrap Metal Removal...FREE!!!

Running this ad for 10yrs

PAINT SPECIAL

*Appliances *BBQs *Exercise Equip *Cars/Trucks/Trailers *Hotwater Tanks *Furnaces * Restaurant Equipment All FREE pickup!

3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour (Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint.

NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Services.

604-572-3733

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FERTILIZERS

#1 IN RATES & SERVICE. Lic’d/Ins. LOCAL Plumber. Plugged drains, renos etc. Chad 1-877-861-2423

MISC. FOR SALE

750

BRO MARV PLUMBING 24/7 Plumbing, heating, plugged drains BBB. (604)582-1598, bromarv.com

100% Heating & Plumbing

REAL ESTATE

Certified, Insured & Bonded Reliable & Affordable Journeyman Avail 24/7 Call 604-345-0899

609

PRESSURE WASHING

SUITES, LOWER

BURNABY 3053 Douglas Rd 2 bdrm ste, garage, NS/NP Incl W/D. $850+utils. Avail now 604-765-4912 COQUITLAM North, 2 bdrm g/lvl w/storage, 1.5 bths, priv entry, lrg patio, w/d, 5appl. n/s, n/p. $1075/m inc util. March 15. 604-552-3307

752

10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Lic.gas fitter. Aman: 778-895-2005

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604-358-9575

WEED FREE Mushroom Manure 13 yards - $160 or Well Rotted 10 yards - $180. 604-856-8877

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

PLUMBING

6985 Walker Ave

Please Call 533

TOWNHOUSES

PITT MEADOWS: 2 - 3 bdrm co-op T/H $1097/mo - $1199/mo. Shares req’d. Close to WCE, schools & shopping. No subsidy available.

19225 119th Ave. For more info & to book an appt. call 604-465-1938

TRANSPORTATION

APARTMENT/CONDOS

CONDO FOR SALE - 54 Ave & 203 St, Langley. $189,000. 1040 sq ft living space, 2 bed, 2 bath, computer nook, large mirrored closets, linen storage. W/D. Gas fireplace/electric heat. Lots of light, no hot sun. Quiet northeast corner. 28unit building.

604-317-9409 send2mike@shaw.ca

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AUTO ACCESSORIES/ PARTS

HOME REPAIRS 638 372

SUNDECKS

Save-More Roofing - Specializing in New Roofs, Re-Roofs & Repairs. 778-892-1266

FIVE STAR ROOFING All kinds of re-roofing & repairs.

Free est. Reasonable rates.

778-998-7505 or 604-961-7505

10% DISCOUNT. MG Roofing & Siding. CA. Re-roofing, New Roof Gutters.

604-812-9721 Aluminum patio cover, sunroom, railing and vinyl. 604-521-2688 www.PatioCoverVancouver.com

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TREE SERVICES

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No Equity? Penalty? Expired Listing?

We Buy Homes! No Fees! No Risk! www.GVCPS.ca / 604-786-4663

ONLINE AD: Local reach — until you cancel it!

Call 604.575-5555

RENTALS RENT TO OWN

STOP RENTING! RENT TO OWN! No Qualifications! Flexible Terms!

CLOVERDALE - 60th and 176th Spacious 1 Bedroom Condo.

Only $880/mo. Option Fee Req’d 604-657-9422 ABC TREE MEN Pruning, Shaping, Tree Removal & Stump Grinding. 604-521-7594 604-817-8899

Power Pack…

2010 VENZA: Like new, only 20,000 kms, fully loaded, automatic, 6 cylinder, dvd system. $22,800. 604-575-5555.

OPEN HOUSE

OPEN HOUSE MAR 9TH. 16748 85th Surrey, Gorgeous Fleetwood Home. 6 bedroom, 4 bath, 3,651 sq ft. Lot 6,069 sq ft. 18yrs old. A grand entrance with vaulted ceilings, and massive windows, Kitchen/family room are open concept.

Family room shares a double fireplace with the den. Mountain view $649,999. For virtual tour: info@ barbraven.com Phone: 778-928-4524

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HOMES WANTED

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We Buy Homes BC • All Prices • All Situations • • All Conditions • www.webuyhomesbc.com 604-657-9422

. Expert Power Washing. Gutters cleaned & repaired. www.expertpowerwashing. Mike, 604-961-1280 MIKE 604-961-1280

.Brothers Moving -604-720-0931

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS NOTICE is hereby given that Creditors and others having claims against the Estate of Ravina Sharma, who died on the 11th day of November, 2013, are hereby required to send them to the Executor, c/o #208 - 1899 Willingdon Avenue, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5C 5T1, on or before the 31st day of March, 2014, after which date the said Estate will be distributed among the parties entitled thereto, having regard only to the claims that have been received.

By: Adam Shee Barristers & Solicitors Hawthorne, Piggott & Company #208 - 1899 Willingdon Avenue Burnaby, BC V5C 5T1 604-299-8371

Bright large 1br for rent fully reno, available immediately very clean quite building.

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

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1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Across the street - across the world Real Professionals, Reas. Rates.

Best in every way! 604-721-4555.

All Credit Approved. Bad Credit Guru. www.badcreditguru.com or call 1.844.843.4878

WALKER MANOR

Presa Canario, 1 yr, male, not neutured, purebred, papers, good with kids. $1200. (604)793-5783

560

Brad’s Bin Service 604.220.5865

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

320

#1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME 604.683.2200

Call (604) 931-2670

www.tkhaulaway.com

POWER WASHING since 1982.

WCB/Liability insurance. Call Simon for prompt service. 604-230-0627

INTERIORS: Baths (reno’s/ repairs) specializing in drywall, doors, flooring, tiling, plumbing, painting, miscellaneous, etc.

VERSATILE! EXPERIENCED IN OVER 30 LINES OF WORK! * Quality work * Prompt Service * Fair prices For positive results Call Robert SERVICE CALLS WELCOME

The Scrapper

1 Bedrooms available near Lougheed Mall and transit. Rent includes heat & hot water. Sorry No Pets. Refs required.

604.220.JUNK(5865) www.paintspecial.com

Decks, Patio, Stairs, Siding, Framing, Finishing, Skylights, Tile & Laminate, Drywall.

Install Doors & Windows, Painting & much more.

All work Guaranteed.

Competitive rates.

Call Robert 604-941-1618 OR 604-844-4222

Welcome Home !

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673

But Dead Bodies!!

.CAN-PRO Paint and Drywall. Over 25 yrs of quality service. 3 ROOMS, $250. Insured. 604-771-7052

845

COQUITLAM

NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604856-3647 or www.856-dogs.com

RUBBISH REMOVAL

SPECIALIZING IN

If I can’t do it It can’t be done

AUTO FINANCING

20 YARD BINS AVAILABLE We Load or You Load !

Repair, Replace, Remodel...

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Hauling Anything..

TOTAL RENOVATIONS

Call Mike 778-867-0841

APARTMENT/CONDO

TRANSPORTATION

Burnaby NELSON PLACE TOWNHOMES 2701 – 2755 Bainbridge Ave Renv’d 2-3 Bdrms Townhomes 2 Level, Private Enclosed Yard, Laminate Flring, Huge Storage Rm, Near Sperling Skytrain & Schools. Pets Ok!!

From $1,200.00 604.540-2028 or 778.714-7815

bradsjunkremoval.com

HOME IMPROVEMENTS Carpentry, painting, drywall, tiles Quality work - reasonable price Martin 778-355-5840

One Call Does it All

706

TRANSPORTATION

436 - 7th Street New West. 1 BR, Very Clean & Quite, Extra Storage, Secured Parking, Top Floor. Near Westminster Mall, Library, and Medical Buildings. Includes Heat and Hot Water, N/S, N/P. $695/mo.

Call Dan at 604-306-9111

GOOD HOME offered for small to med sized older dog. Call (604)8600509 Roofing Experts. 778-230-5717 Repairs/Re-Roof/New Roofs. All work Gtd. Free Est. Call Frank.

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

• Basement Suites • Kitchens • Baths • Remodels • Additions • Flooring • Painting • Drywall • Much More Since 1972 Dan 778-837-0771

PETS

DO YOU LOVE DOGS? We need loving foster homes for med.-lrg. sized dogs. 604.583.4237

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

Gutter & Roof Cleaning since 1982.

WCB/Liability insurance. Call Simon for prompt service. 604-230-0627

287

RENTALS

CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION in need of caring homes! All cats are spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Visit us at fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977

LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE

WILDWOOD FLOORS Custom Hardwood Installation.

Dust controlled refinishing.

Call Keith 778-892-0500

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

477

CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866

From 1, 3, 5, 7 & 10 Ton Trucks Licensed ~ Reliable ~ 1 to 3 Men Free Estimate/Senior Discount Residential~Commercial~Pianos

FLOOR REFINISHING/ INSTALLATIONS

PETS

CANE CORSO MASTIFF - pure bred pups, shots, dewormed, vet checked. $1000: Call 604-826-7634

www.affordablemoversbc.com

06951 Lic Electrician Low cost.

Res/Com. Small job expert. Renos Panel changes 604-374-0062

263 EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

AFFORDABLE MOVING

ELECTRICAL

YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899

MOVING & STORAGE

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

Need A Vehicle! Guaranteed Auto Loan. Apply Now, 1.877.680.1231 www.UapplyUdrive.ca

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