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Bonsor renos take step forward To redesign space vacated by seniors centre Wanda Chow

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Burnaby resident Robert Edwards is heading off to Peru at the end of the month to meet one-year-old Kareli, one of the dozen children he sponsors through World Vision Canada. He says he’s as excited to meet her as if she were his own granddaughter.

Local man’s ‘family’ spans the globe Off soon to Peru to meet newest World Vision sponsored child Wanda Chow

to children in developing nations. books about his experiences on the He also sponsors 12 children (and road, which he sells online with counting). Edwards, 72, is off to proceeds going to World Vision. Peru at the end of It was on one the month to visit of his trips to his newest sponsor Cambodia more Robert Edwards child, a girl named than 20 years ago There were a lot of street Kareli who is just that he saw the need shy of two years old. children. I started feeding and wanted to make them in a restaurant. He’s got a a difference. daughter and “There were a lot grandson of his own who, with of street children, I started feeding wife Marietta, are supportive of his them in a restaurant,” he recalled. constant travel bug. “After three or four days, of Edwards has even written several course, there were a lot more

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During his working years, Robert Edwards travelled for business. When he retired, he backpacked to see the world. Now increasingly, he takes off to see his growing extended “family.” The Burnaby man is an active supporter of World Vision Canada and its efforts to give better lives

children. The word got out.” When he left, he tried to arrange for the restaurant to continue feeding the children at his expense. But a couple months later he saw it wasn’t going to happen. That’s when he realized he couldn’t achieve what he wanted to do all on his own. He soon learned that apart from local connections he could trust, he would need to deal with supplies getting hijacked or sold on the black market. Please see ‘I’M AS EXCITED,’ A3

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People using Bonsor Recreation Centre could soon get an expanded facility without shovels ever hitting the ground. The City of Burnaby will spend $1.3 million to renovate the busy Metrotown-area rec centre, if city council agrees. New space came available when the Bonsor 55-plus Society moved into its new seniors centre next door on Bennett Street. Polygon Development built that two-storey, 8,200-square-foot building as a community amenity next to its Chancellor at Metrotown highrise condo project at Nelson Avenue. The company gave the city the $2.7 million building in exchange for bonus density. It gave Polygon the ability to add more density than normally allowed under the site’s zoning. Please see MORE ROOM AT BONSOR, A4

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Ukraine between rock and hard place: expert Best-case-scenario is face-saving move for Russian leader Putin Wanda Chow

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Ukraine is in a no-win situation with Russia. And all we can hope for is that cooler heads will prevail, says a local expert in international security. Simon Fraser University history professor André Gerolymatos said Russia’s recent influx of troops into the Ukraine’s Crimean area is “naked aggression.” The situation has “plunged the world into crisis.” But it’s just the latest in moves that have put the superpower in control of its smaller neighbour off and on since the 16th century. In 1954, then-Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev gave the Crimean peninsula to Ukraine as a goodwill gesture, he explained. It didn’t matter much at the time because Ukraine was still part of the Soviet Union. That changed after the Iron Curtain fell and the Soviet Union came apart. In 1994, the two countries cut a deal. Ukraine would give up all its nuclear weapons. In exchange, Russia would honour its neighbour’s boundaries, including Crimea. More recently, after Ukraine went through a time of economic

chaos, the European Union approached it about joining the EU. Russia then offered $15 billion to Ukraine to stay put, and former president Viktor Yanukovych agreed. After months of peaceful protests in Ukraine, Yanukovych ordered the military to turn on the protesters. That ultimately led to the president being toppled, forcing him to flee. In part, Russia’s interest in Crimea is due to its large ethnic Russian population. But more important, it’s home to Sevastopol, the only year-round, warm-water port Russia has access to, said Gerolymatos. That’s where its battlefleet is stationed. If Ukraine joins the EU and takes Crimea with it, Russia would be completely hemmed in, losing all military access to the sea. Russia’s military presence in Crimea is illegal under international law and breaks its treaty with Ukraine. But Western powers have few options, he said. The U.S. won’t go to war with Russia over this. And the EU won’t accept heavy economic sanctions because 40 per cent of its natural gas comes from Russia via pipelines through Ukraine. “If they upset [Russian president Vladimir] Putin he can

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just turn off the gas.” Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s warned that Russia could get kicked out of the G8 group of world leaders. But Gerolymatos said that would be an extreme and dangerous measure. He suggested it would force Russia to react, and along with cutting off the flow of gas, it could decide not to abide by any international laws. The situation also raises the spectre of a larger agenda, he said. Lithuania, Estonia, Latvia and Poland also have significant ethnic Russian populations that Russia could decide to move in to protect.

“Is this the beginning of Putin trying to reconstruct a Russian empire?” Gerolymatos is hopeful Putin will have a face-saving move in the works. As for whether Putin might decide to take over the rest of Ukraine, he’s not convinced. “He will more than likely sit back and allow Ukraine to disintegrate into chaos and maybe down the road take it over. Or install a Russian puppet which would be a lot more sensible.” Right now it’s a very dangerous situation, he said. With a major power’s armed forces in play, all it would take is for accidental

gunfire to lead to a full-scale military altercation. Burnaby resident Paul Cipywnyk is two generations away from ever having lived in Ukraine, but he’s been glued to the Internet and TV for any news of the conflict. He’s heard through family that distant relatives in southwestern Ukraine are okay but worried. Fortunately, they’re away from the areas of recent military action. He noted that there is a clear divide between people in western Ukraine who support closer ties with the EU and eastern Ukrainians who want to stick with Russia. Cipywnyk said the scenario seems all too familiar to Russian imperialism taking over Ukraine during Czarist and Soviet times. Even populating Crimea with ethnic Russians was part of the Russia’s plan to maintain a claim over the region, he said. “It’s very worrisome,” Cipywnyk said. “I don’t have a very positive outlook on this.” Ultimately, said Gerolymatos, Ukraine faces not getting either the $15 billion offered by the Russians or any EU aid to get them out of its economic mess. “Everybody stands to lose in this scenario and Putin knows that. This is why he’s exploiting it. The question I think is, who wants to lose more?”

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kids learned the importance of washing their hands to prevent illness. “It warms my heart World Vision is looking after children that wouldn’t have a chance otherwise,” Edwards said. The children receive an education which helps many get respectable jobs. It makes a huge difference as they live in countries where kids are often exploited and pushed into prostitution. Many become

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So he turned to World Vision. The charity provides children under its program with food, health care, clothes and education. Every three months its staff pays its program operators a visit to make sure the kids are getting the care they should. On one of his visits, when he met four of his sponsored children, he watched as the

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With the seniors centre gone, the city plans to renovate the 3,300 square feet of space left vacant on the upper floor of Bonsor. Current users of Bonsor helped shape the plan, providing input on the design, said a city report. A 2,000-square-foot room with a sprung wood floor will host dance and fitness classes, and social events. There will also be an 800-squarefoot room with a sports floor for a spin-cycling studio like the one at Cameron rec centre. It will be enough room for 21 bikes and space for personal training

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Changes made to make municipal voting easier Wanda Chow

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It will be easier to vote in this year’s civic election after Burnaby council made changes to how people can cast their ballots. In 2011, the city was divided into 35 voting divisions and people were required to vote in their designated voting station. This time around, people will be able to cast their ballots at whichever voting location is most convenient. This comes after an electronic system was approved that will allow elections staff to see immediately whether

someone has already voted or not on voting day. This year it will elsewhere. be held on Tuesday, Nov. 4, Advanced voting will take after the facilities requested place on Nov. 1, 5 and a weekday when more 8 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. staff are available to help in each quadrant of the qualified voters get to the city. Those polls will be voting places. Voting will located at three shopping also be held at Burnaby malls—Brentwood Town Hospital on general Centre, Lougheed Town voting day, Nov. 15. CALENDINO Centre, Metropolis at Coun. Pietro Metrotown—as well as Calendino said it’s Edmonds Community Centre hoped the changes will help and Shadbolt Centre for the Arts. improve voter turnout. He Special voting opportunities noted that a number of the will also be held for people advanced polls will be at living in care facilities, seniors shopping malls where people housing or who are hospitalized often are already.

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When something subversive yet important is co-opted and adopted by almost everyone, does it still have meaning? Does it still have value? That’s the question that can be asked now that Wednesday’s Pink Shirt Day has taken hold across North America. In seven years, Pink Shirt Day has grown from a spontaneous and risky act of protest by two students in Nova Scotia to an international campaign. It has spurred political action, spread awareness that bullying can be challenged with education and understanding, and generated thousands of dollars for antibullying programs. Millions now don pink T-shirts at their schools and workplaces to let people know they are against bullying. But when has anyone ever been for bullying? Bullying is an insidious cancer that has long existed in the human race. It goes on behind closed doors, in back alleys and on the Internet, but also in the open in workplaces and classrooms. It also must be recognized that for kids, bullying is nuanced behaviour stemming from psychological issues, requiring sensitivity, not labelling. Pink Shirt Day has been valuable in getting us to face the truth that society has long sanctioned bullying—rewarded it even, enabling bullies to become powerful in the workplace, and anywhere people collaborate. But as a catalyst for change, has Pink Shirt Day run its course now it’s as ubiquitous as Santa Claus? Does pink on everything from cars to cupcakes help kids tormented by online trolls or workers cowed by bullying colleagues? Spending money for programs to change behaviour and attitudes is a good thing. But it may be time for another subversive act of protest, something kids themselves come up with that has nothing to do with adults and their agendas. – Black Press

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Our approach to Math doesn’t add up Canada has slipped from the top 10 in Math scores worldwide. But let’s not fret and blame. Let’s just work harder and longer at Math. A great deal of Math teaching and learning comes done before a child reaches kindergarten. But children arrive in Grade 1 with differing levels of Math skills. Some can count to 100 and some cannot count to 10. Some understand ordinal numbers (first, second, third) and some do not speak English. A few have no idea of what those squiggles on a paper mean. And of course children learn at differing rates, and retain learning to differing degrees. Confident students who started the school year ahead in Math continue to learn. The classroom teacher tries to provide extensions to the curriculum as a challenge for them. And the teacher must split herself and her Math period between two or three learning groups at different levels. She must create seatwork and hands-on activities for two or three levels of competence. And she must do all this while keeping her special needs children and “behaviour” children learning

Anne Hopkinson too. It could be a 45-minute period depending on school scheduling. How much time are they getting? You do the Math. It’s possible. But it needs more time than we currently provide. Problem is, the primary curriculum is too broad. It contains too many learning outcomes that are not as important as the basic skills. Of course we can teach probability in Grade 2, but do we need to? What about the third of the class still counting on fingers or number lines? They could do with some extra time on basic operations. Cut some of the 24 learning outcomes for Fine Arts. Cut some of the Personal Planning curriculum: career exploration and substance abuse prevention, for example. Do seven and eight year olds need to spend valuable classroom time learning Economy and

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Technology, or Politics and Law? The last one is a kicker, “Describe the function of local government.” Really? While all these subjects are important, none is as crucial as proficiency in Math and Language Arts. A seven-year-old who feels unsuccessful at Math is a travesty. He may say, “I don’t like Math,” when in truth he doesn’t like feeling incompetent in Math. When parents cry out for back to basics they may mean arithmetic: number facts. Students need the confidence of memorized facts when they go on to tackle measurement, fractions, or geometry. Some students in high school count out answers to simple operations or rely on a calculator. They don’t feel confident; they feel embarrassed. And they don’t feel like persevering with Math. I think we need 90 minutes of Math a day. Make the lessons exciting, hands-on, and openended. Let the lessons include drill (repetitive practice) for those who need it. Let children find success. What about extending the

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school day or the school year? Or, if that is just too radical to consider, then reduce curriculum. Even without the panic about falling Math scores we need more time in school or less course material in the early grades. Curriculum continues to expand while the school day is still five hours, and the school year is still 190 days. 365 – 190 = 175 days not in school. Would two more weeks in class be so onerous? Concentrated classroom time can be raided by assemblies, prep time scheduling, neighbourhood clean-up, and daily gym time. It takes 45 minutes for a 30-minute gym period with seven year olds. Fortunately, most primary teachers are sensible people who know the basics are necessary for young children. They fight to protect time for core subjects. And then there’s concentrated time at home. Games, flashcards, apps, and help with homework. It’s worth it—you do the Math. Anne Hopkinson is a former elementary school teacher.

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It’s time to make cyclists get a licence Re: Judge orders cyclist to pay $226K (NewsLeader, Feb. 26) After reading about Mr. Jang’s terrible injuries, I was more apprehensive about cyclists as I walked today. I watched as a cyclist almost clipped me as he rode between myself and another pedestrian. Another cyclist rode through a red light. A third one rode on the sidewalk (where he shouldn’t be) the wrong way. I know not all disobey the rules of the road, but all it takes is one to destroy the qualify of your life. To not be able to walk would affect my life. Power walking is my major exercise. Let’s license cyclists, so if any accident occurs between a pedestrian and a cyclist there would be legal recourse. Perhaps it would lead irresponsible cyclists to become more responsible, if they fear ending up in court. Donna Polos Burnaby

SOME SYMPATHY FOR THE CYCLIST Re: Judge orders cyclist to pay $226K (NewsLeader, Feb. 26) I feel for the poor fellow who lost control of his bike. My opinion is that we are not responsible for one’s career because of his lack of English. We welcome so many people with open arms into our country. Mr. Jang has been here for 30 years. Lots of time to learn our language. It is also for free. I don’t understand. Why is this judge making someone pay this much for this accident? People plow down and kill people all the time. Most of them walk away. This person is getting money because he refuses to learn our culture and language. How discriminating. I do not feel the man on his bike is protected. In order for Mr. Jang to get this nice retiring sum, he should have to learn our language. Sue Garbe Burnaby

IN THE BUSINESS OF FLEECING THE POOR Re: City eyes no-go zones for payday loans (NewsLeader, Feb. 28) Thank you to Acorn for scrutinizing the shady payday loan industry, and to Coun. Colleen Jordan for exploring ways the City of Burnaby can limit these vultures. I think the fact the provincial government allows loans up to 23 per cent per month is something few people are aware of. On a compounded annual basis that means that it is legal in B.C. to charge 1,100 per cent interest on loans. To put this in perspective, the prime lending charged by banks is about three per cent. So while middle class and wealthy people in B.C. take out loans at little expense, our government lets payday lenders charge the working poor 30 to 40 times the rate. It’s not surprising there are so many payday loan outlets, when fleecing those who can least afford it is condoned by the provincial and federal governments. Murray Martin Burnaby

THIS IS NOT AN INCREASE IN SERVICES Re: Veterans getting more help, not less (Letters, NewsLeader, Feb. 26) Ziggy Eckardt says veterans are getting more services, not less. Despite the closure of Veteran Affairs Offices, he says, they are now served by 650 more offices in another department. The 650 offices are Service Canada Centres. These are already overburdened with people needing help with immigration issues, employment insurance, and a host of other things. Now the Conservative government is going to add one more task to these busy offices? If Mr. Eckardt has visited one of these centres, he will know they are extremely busy all day, every day. If he is naive enough to think Ottawa is going to place someone in each of these 650

offices to work exclusively with veterans, he is mistaken. Chances are they would replace someone who has been laid off. This is not an increase in service for veterans. It is instead one more insult to our veterans by this government. This government has no problem sending military personnel into harm’s way. But when they return injured or damaged mentally, they will no longer offer them pensions if they cannot work. Instead they offer a lump sum payment of up to $250K, and cut them loose to fend for themselves. This is disgusting considering these same politicians are willing to award themselves gold-plated pensions and lifetime medical benefits after just six years in office. My hope is that no one votes Conservative in 2015. They are a disgrace, and they do not deserve support. And this is coming from someone who has always voted Conservative. Wayne McQueen Burnaby

HOLLOW PROMISES Re: Liberals offer little with latest budget (Column, NewsLeader, Feb. 26) Kudos to Adrian MacNair for his article on the B.C. Liberals’ latest budget. The humorous way he describes the party and its less-than-palatable budget is outstanding! it made me want to read it twice. I would only add one thing. The difference between little Johnny’s bedside prayer and the Liberal party is the fact Johnny is honest about what he wants to do when he grows up. Christy Clark? She says what British Columbians want to hear, but has no idea how she’s going to deliver what she promises. Or if it’s even possible to do so. Frank Di Cesare Burnaby

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Farnworth first in for NDP leadership Tom Fletcher Black Press

After finishing a close second to Adrian Dix in 2011, Mike Farnworth says he is running for NDP leader to correct the party’s mistakes of 2013. Offering “a progressive alternative that can win an election,” the long-time Port Coquitlam MLA referred Sunday to the NDP campaign choice to run mostly upbeat advertising to promote a platform with few specifics. “Under my watch, the B.C. NDP will never fight an election with one hand tied behind its back,” Farnworth said in an opening statement released by his campaign. “We’ll be tough on the Port Coquitlam MLA Mike Farnworth issues and hold the B.C. Liberals to account for their Dix won the leadership by a disastrous record, while being clear narrow margin in 2011, after several about what we would do differently.” rounds of voting left Farnworth Farnworth also gave a hint of a with 48% of participating party more pro-development stance for members. the party, which has opposed oil After a string of newly elected pipelines and offered lukewarm MLAs bowed out, Juan de Fuca support to liquefied natural gas MLA John Horgan has been development. reconsidering his decision not to run “Under my leadership, the B.C. again. NDP will stand firmly for a strong He finished third in 2011, and and diversified economy that both he and Farnworth had leading provides family-supporting jobs and roles in the NDP governments of builds shared prosperity,” he said. the 1990s.

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Appeal court upholds roadside suspensions Tom Fletcher Black Press

VICTORIA – B.C. police will continue to impose 90-day driving suspensions and seize vehicles of drivers who fail a breath alcohol test, after a constitutional challenge was turned away Monday by the B.C. Court of Appeal. “It’s a matter of public safety on our roads, and so we’re carrying on with the immediate roadside prohibition program,” Attorney General Suzanne Anton said Monday. The law was challenged by six drivers who had Attorney General Suzanne Anton either blown a “fail” reading on a roadside blood criminal proceeding, nor alcohol screening device, or does it lead to true penal refused to blow. The court consequences” when it allows found that the roadside licence suspensions, penalties suspensions do not supplant the and impound fees, three appeal Criminal Code, where police court justices agreed. still have the option of laying The “immediate roadside impaired driving charges. prohibition” program took “The legislation does not effect in 2010, replacing most create a criminal or quasiimpaired driving charges with

administrative penalties, including a three-day driving ban and a $200 administrative fee for those who register between 0.05 and 0.08, if the police officer has reason to believe the driver is impaired. For those who blow in the “impaired” range of 0.08 or higher, police have the option of imposing a 90-day driving ban, a $500 penalty and impounding the vehicle for 30 days instead of laying a charge. Towing and impounding a vehicle can result in a $700 bill, and a $1,400 mandatory “responsible driver program” may also be required before the driver’s licence is returned. After an initial court challenge, the law was amended to require police to offer a second roadside test to anyone who fails, and to advise drivers they can appeal their suspension to the Superintendent of Motor Vehicles.

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The City Engineering Department will be commencing its annual program of flushing and cleaning watermains on February 24, 2014 through until May 31, 2014.

This activity may cause pressure fluctuations, some discoloration and sediment in the water supply reaching your home or business. These conditions should be of short duration and do not pose a health hazard. If your water appears discolored after our crews have finished flushing, clear your water by running a cold water tap.

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In a 1920s setting at Burnaby Village Museum, children will play heritage games and sports, make spring-themed cookies, enjoy activities at the tram, go on nature walks, and enjoy daily carousel rides. This year there will be special activities focusing on children’s stories and their characters, scenes and plots. • M-F, March 17-21, (5-7 year old), Bar Code 313563 • M-F, March 24-28, (6- 9 year old), Bar Code 313564 Camp runs 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Cost: $160 non-members, $145 members Pre-registration is required. Registration can be completed over the phone (604-2974565), in-person at the museum or any Burnaby recreation centre, or on-line through WebReg. (The family PIN and client numbers are available at Burnaby recreation centres.)

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A New Westminster heritage home is basking in its restored glory and the Burnaby company that did the work is celebrating its first Georgie award. Sasen Design and Development was recognized for best residential renovation between $100,000 to $299,000 at the recent awards’ gala in Vancouver that celebrates the province’s best home builders and renovators. It’s the first Georgie for Sasen, which was founded in 2004. But it was also the first time they’ve entered, said principal William Senf. The winning reno, at 431 Queens Ave. across from Tipperary Park, was more like a year-and-a-half archaeological study, said Senf. That’s because as work crews kept peeling up the ugly brown stucco that had sheathed the house since the 1970s, they uncovered resplendent original architectural features hidden away underneath. Some of those, like the original clapboard wood siding, were in good shape. Others, like solid fir columns, had been wrapped in layers of chicken wire. And two corbels that are used to support

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Income tax season breeds new scam, police warn Instagram users among targets in BBB’s top-10 scams Jeff Nagel Black Press

Fraudsters are impersonating Canada Revenue Agency officers to target Lower Mainland residents with a new phone scam that keys on income tax season. It’s not on the list of top 10 scams for 2014 announced Friday by the Better Business Bureau because reports have just begun to surface about the unlikely sounding fraud. Scammers who claim to be federal revenue agents accuse victims of owing back taxes and warn a warrant for their arrest will be issued if they don’t pay up pronto. “They’re quite threatening and they’re quite aggressive,” Vancouver Police Det.-Const. Linda Grange said. Victims are persuaded to buy gift cards in amounts of up to $2,500 from major retailers and phone back with the activation codes. In two recent cases, the cards were for Home Depot and Safeway. Other victims sent

money orders. “They’re very convincing,” Grange said. “You panic and you think there’s a warrant and all of a sudden you’re running off to the store to get a gift card.” The scam may become “quite prevalent” as the deadline to file income tax returns nears, she said. Grange said the VPD also continues to field large numbers of complaints about fraudulent ticket selling through online sites. “If you’re going to buy a ticket on Craigslist or Kijiji or any other website there’s a huge, huge chance it’s fraud,” she said, estimating over half of tickets advertised on the two big free classifieds sites are bogus. “You’re not going to get to the concert or event. You’re going to lose your money. It’s rampant.” Some sellers purport to have a receipt for the tickets, giving an impression of legitimacy, but the receipt is usually a fake as well. Grange said some perpetrators caught recently by investigators turned out to be

young kids who were even more convincing because they talked about having to get home to do homework. “They make you trust them, but you can’t trust them because they’re taking up to $1,000, putting it in their pocket and they walk off.” She recommends using only authorized sellers. Better Business Bureau of Mainland B.C. president and CEO Danielle Primrose said one of the top 10 scams highlighted for this year targets Instagram users. Scammers post images on the photo-sharing app of tempting prize giveaways, purportedly from big brands and retailers. But the images link to other websites that try to get credit card information and Instagram users end up helping the scam by widely sharing in order to qualify for the fake contest. For the BBB’s full list of 2014 top scams and tips to avoid them, see mbc.bbb.org/top-tenscams. For avoiding investment or tax scams, see the B.C. Security Commission’s investright.org site or www.cra.gc.ca/security.

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Only those of interest will be contacted. Van Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility.

EDUCATION

HELP WANTED

KITCHEN HELPERS

To join our team of professional drivers, email a detailed resume, current driver’s abstract and details of your truck to: careers@vankam.com or Call Bev, 604-968-5488 or Fax: 604-587-9889

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HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES

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

START NOW! Complete Ministry approved Diplomas in months! Business, Health Care and more! Contact Academy of Learning College: 1-855-354-JOBS (5627) or www.academyoflearning.com. We Change Lives!

DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

Van Kam’s group of companies req. Highway linehaul owner operators & company drivers based in our Surrey terminal for runs throughout BC and Alberta. Applicants must have winter and mountain driving experience/training.

F/T & P/T Outdoors. Spring / Summer Work. Seeking Honest, Hard Working Staff. www.PropertyStarsJobs.com

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Up to $400 CASH Daily FT & PT Outdoors, Spring/Summer Work. Seeking Honest, Hard Working Staff. PropertyStarsJobs.com

INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL. NO Simulators. In-the-seat training. Real world tasks. Weekly start dates. Job board! Funding options. SignUp online! iheschool.com 1-866-399-3853

HIGHWAY OWNER OPERATORS & COMPANY DRIVERS

TIMESHARE

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Advertisers are reminded that Provincial legislation forbids the publication of any advertisement which discriminates against any person because of race, religion, sex, color, nationality, ancestry or place of origin, or age, unless the condition is justified by a bona fide requirement for the work involved.

Copyright and/or properties subsist in all advertisements and in all other material appearing in this edition of bcclassified.com. Permission to reproduce wholly or in part and in any form whatsoever, particularly by a photographic or offset process in a publication must be obtained in writing from the publisher. Any unauthorized reproduction will be subject to recourse by law.

COMING EVENTS

HISTORICAL ARMS Collectors. Guns-Knives-Militaria. 42nd Antiques Show & Sale. Sat. March 8, 9am-5pm. Sun March 9, 9am3pm. Heritage Park, 44140 Luckackuck Way, Chilliwack (exit 116 off Hwy 1) Buy-Sell-Trade. For info or table rentals Gord 604-747-4704 Al 604-941-8489. See our website www.HACSbc.ca.

DISCRIMINATORY LEGISLATION

Deliver newspapers (2x per week) on Wednesdays and Fridays in your area. Papers are dropped off at your home with the flyers pre-inserted!

• Annual Starting Revenue of $24,000 - $120,000 • Guaranteed Cleaning Contracts • Professional Training Provided • Financing Available • Ongoing Support • Low Down Payment required A Respected Worldwide Leader in Franchised Ofﬁce Cleaning. Coverall of BC 604.434.7744 info@coverallbc.com www.coverallbc.com

HELP WANTED Landscaping Sales & Service Opportunities Up To $400 CASH Daily

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

Saturday, March 8th, 2014 10:00am - 4:00pm Hampton Inn Chilliwack 8050 Lickman Rd, Chilliwack

If you are not able to attend the hiring fair, please apply online:

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EDUCATION

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EDUCATION

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EDUCATION

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EDUCATION

HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT Day & Evening Classes Available Our HCA program is for students with

110 strong wills and warm hearts. Learn how -

to work with a team of health care professionals to identify and address the unique needs of each unique client. Career Opportunities: Community Health Worker O Care Aide Home Support O Acute & Complex Care

CALL NEW WEST: 604.520.3900 OR VISIT SPROTTSHAW.COM

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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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PERSONAL SERVICES 188

LEGAL SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 287

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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PLUMBING

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

CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certification, adoption property rental opportunities. For peace of mind & a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.

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PRESSURE WASHING

POWER WASHING since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Call Simon for prompt service. 604-230-0627

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 239

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

COMPUTER SERVICES

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

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

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SALES

HOME REPAIRS

FIVE STAR ROOFING

All kinds of re-roofing & repairs. Free est. Reasonable rates. 778-998-7505 or 604-961-7505

If I can’t do it It can’t be done

PETS 477

PETS

RENTALS 706

WALKER MANOR

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

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

GOOD HOME offered for small to med sized older dog. Call (604)8600509 LAB PUPS, CKC registerd, yellows & blacks, good temperament, shots & tatooed. $800. (604)377-0820

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

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TRADES, TECHNICAL

SAWMILLS from only $4,897 MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT.

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

DROWNING IN DEBT? Cut debts more than 60% & DEBT FREE in half the time! AVOID BANKRUPTCY! Free Consultation. www.mydebtsolution.com or Toll Free 1-877-556-3500 BBB Rated A+

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

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CONCRETE & PLACING

Please Call

604-358-9575 741

COMMERCIAL SPACE 600 sqft of commercial space for lease in a shopping center in CHINA TOWN. High foot and car traffic. Available Immediately. $1000/mo.

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

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

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

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 560

AFFORDABLE MOVING

$45/Hr

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

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ELECTRICAL

Lic. Electrician A+, BBB member Expert trouble shooter, All types of Electrical work 24/7 604-617-1774

Rooﬁng Experts. 778-230-5717 Repairs/Re-Roof/New Roofs. All work Gtd. Free Est. Call Frank.

MISC. FOR SALE

STEEL BUILDINGS/ METAL BUILDINGS 60% OFF! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE

Call: Rick (604) 202-5184

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

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

ACREAGE

603

17.4 Acres pristine elevated property priced to sell. Minutes from down town, 4 acres cleared, multiple artesian wells, utilities to property line. Perfect time to buy before prime acreages are unaffordable in the Terrace area. Must Sell. $150,000. 250-641-1848

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Across the street - across the world Real Professionals, Reas. Rates. Best in every way! 604-721-4555. ABBA MOVERS & DEL Res/comm 1-4 ton truck, 1 man $35/hr, 2 men from $45. Honest, bsmt clean up. 25yrs Exp. 24hrs/7days 604-506-7576

REAL ESTATE

RUBBISH REMOVAL

www.MOUNTAINMOVERS.ca Your trusted choice for residential moving services. (778)378-6683

06951 Lic Electrician Low cost. Res/Com. Small job expert. Renos Panel changes 604-374-0062

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

SUITES, LOWER

BURNABY 3053 Douglas Rd 2 bdrm ste, garage, NS/NP Incl W/D. $850+utils. Avail now 604-765-4912 BURNABY: Metrotown - Lrg 2 bdrm g/l. full bath, F/P. N/S N/P. $950 inc util. 604-837-5795/604-451-5795 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

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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

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WANTED TO RENT

Retired senior N/D N/S with small dog needs s/c bsmt suite. $600 incl all utils. Bob (778)668-0327

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SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

#1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME 604.683.2200 AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673 The Scrapper

TRANSPORTATION 810

AUTO FINANCING

Brad’s Bin Service 604.220.5865

bradsjunkremoval.com

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Hauling Anything.. 20 YARD BINS AVAILABLE We Load or You Load !

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

604.220.JUNK(5865)

Gutter & Roof Cleaning since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Call Simon for prompt service. 604-230-0627

Serving Metro Vancouver Since 1988

639 REAL ESTATE SERVICES • DIFFICULTY SELLING? •

284 HEAT, AIR, REFRIGERATION

Difﬁculty Making Payments? No Equity? Penalty? Expired Listing? We Buy Homes! No Fees! No Risk! www.GVCPS.ca / 604-786-4663

NATURAL AIRFLOW HEATING LTD.

REPAIR & INSTALL

RENTALS

• Furnaces • Gas Fitting • Hot Water Tanks Winter Special! $2500 FURNACE $725 HWT Licenced-Bonded-Insured

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

700 www.paintspecial.com 604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley

NATURAL AIRFLOW HEATING LTD.

Running this ad for 10yrs

PAINT SPECIAL

REPAIR & INSTALL $2500 FURNACE $725 HWT Licenced-Bonded-Insured

604-461-0999 Need CA$H Today? Own a vehicle? Borrow up to $25,000. Snapcarcash.com 604-777-5046

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JUNK REMOVAL By RECYCLE-IT! 604.587.5865 www.recycleitcanada.ca

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SUNDECKS

3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

Ask about our

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PLUMBING

BRO MARV PLUMBING 24/7 Plumbing, heating, plugged drains BBB. (604)582-1598, bromarv.com #1 IN RATES & SERVICE. Lic’d/Ins. LOCAL Plumber. Plugged drains, renos etc. Chad 1-877-861-2423

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

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(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Services.

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

MURPHBROS Contracting- A family business with over 20 years experience in windows, doors, siding, fascia, decks, bathrooms, and more. Call Shaun 778-823-6939

RENT TO OWN

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

604-461-0999

• Furnaces • Gas Fitting • Hot Water Tanks Winter Special!

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

But Dead Bodies!!

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

If you own a home or real estate, ALPINE CREDITS can lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is NOT an issue. 1.800.587.2161.

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

750

MOVING & STORAGE

604-537-4140

OFFICE/RETAIL

778-323-2334

www.affordablemoversbc.com

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

AUTO FINANCING

Please call for details:

604-812-9721

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810

6985 Walker Ave

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

APARTMENT/CONDO

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

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

TRANSPORTATION

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

APARTMENT/CONDO

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 COQUITLAM

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TREE SERVICES

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

100% Heating & Plumbing Certified, Insured & Bonded Reliable & Affordable Journeyman Avail 24/7 Call 604-345-0899

Call (604) 931-2670

ROOM SPECIAL

CALL TODAY! 604-803-5041 www.benchmarkpainting.ca

ABC TREE MEN Pruning, Shaping, Tree Removal & Stump Grinding. 604-521-7594 604-817-8899

In the Matter of Part 3.1 (Administrative Forfeiture) of the Civil Forfeiture Act [SBC 2005, C. 29] the CFA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT: On March 22, 2009, at Gilmore Avenue and Albert Street, Burnaby, B.C., Peace Officer(s) of the Burnaby RCMP seized, at the time indicated, the subject property, described as: $2,635 CAD, on or about 13:15 Hours. The subject property was seized because there was evidence that the subject property had been obtained by the commission of an offence (or offences) under section 5(2) (Possession for purpose of trafficking) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act of Canada. Notice is hereby given that the subject property, CFO file Number: 2014-2013, is subject to forfeiture under Part 3.1 of the CFA and will be forfeited to the Government for disposal by the Director of Civil Forfeiture unless a notice of dispute

is filed with the Director within the time period set out in this notice. A notice of dispute may be filed by a person who claims to have an interest in all or part of the subject property. The notice of dispute must be filed within 60 days of the date upon which this notice is first published. You may obtain the form of a notice of dispute, which must meet the requirements of Section 14.07 of the CFA, from the Director’s website, accessible online at www. pssg.gov.bc.ca/civilforfeiture. The notice must be in writing, signed in the presence of a lawyer or notary public, and mailed to the Civil Forfeiture Office, PO Box 9234 Station Provincial Government, Victoria, B.C. V8W 9J1.

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12 Contestants 8 Challenges $2400 in Prizes Apply for a chance to change your lifestyle!

Visit www.kinsfarmmarket.com/greenfighters for more information and to apply today! Prices effective: March 5th to 9th, 2014 *While Quantities Last Sweet & Juicy

Fresh & Flavourful

69¢/lb

2 bundles

Large Navel Oranges

California Grown

Asparagus

Strawberries

for $4.00

Mexico Grown

Fresh & Nutritious

Large Cauliflower

Black & Green Kale

California Grown

for $4.00

2/$3.00

2 bunches

California Grown

Royal City Centre

Marine Way Market

Lougheed Town Centre

116 - 610 6th Street Across from Shoppers 604.520.9923

200-7515 Market Crossing Burnaby, Beside PriceSmart

206 - 9855 Austin Rd Beside Purdy’s 604.420.0788

OPEN same as mall hours

604.432.6199 OPEN 9 am to 7 pm everyday!

Sweet & Tasty

OPEN same as mall hours

2 boxes

California Grown

Fresh & Tasty

Red, Orange & Yellow Peppers

$1.99/lb Mexico Grown