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the same trail heading in the same immediately. It took the surgeon direction when he lost control of his two-and-a-half hours to reconstruct bicycle. He struck Jang in the back, the shattered bones in his wrist. knocking him to the A recent B.C. ground. Supreme Court Jang’s left hand judgment ordered came down hard Ritchie to pay more Justice Fenlon Even walking is no longer the than $226,000 in on the pavement pleasure that it once was and he suffered a damages to Jang. because he is anxious about broken wrist. An Jang, now 61, being struck from behind ambulance took came to Canada him to Burnaby Hospital where from Korea 30 years ago but his he underwent surgery almost inability to speak English made
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Burnaby woman vies for Miss Canada Aims to raise awareness of child soldiers Wanda Chow
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A Burnaby woman is vying for the title of Miss Canada and hopes to raise awareness of the plight of child soldiers as a result. North Burnaby resident Ava Vanderstarren, 21, first signed up for the Miss B.C. pageant for the experience. She works as a local actress and model after graduating from Vancouver Film School. Unlike other such events, the pageant is less about “beauty” and more about personality and community work, Vanderstarren said. While there’s an evening gown walk, there is no swimsuit or talent competition. She felt it represented a healthy and natural view of
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Despite having his wrist in a cast for three months and extensive physiotherapy, he can no longer work as a sushi chef, Fenlon said. It takes him twice as long to make a sushi roll as before the accident, he can’t carry the rice pots to his work station and he regularly gets debilitating shooting pains up his arm. “The injuries in his hand have effectively brought an end to that career.” Fenlon said Jang has sought other jobs but his limited English and lack of education and training makes him mostly suited
for labour jobs. Yet his injury makes such work too difficult. The family has had to borrow $30,000 from the bank due to the strain on the family’s finances. Jang can no longer do simple tasks at home to help out, such as chores or repairs. “Even walking is no longer the pleasure that it once was because he is anxious about being struck from behind and finds himself constantly checking over his shoulder.” Fenlon awarded Jang more than $226,000
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upper floors. In Edmonds, council will consider the first rezoning application in the area since the Sixth Street Community Plan was adopted last June. The site is within an area designated the “multiplefamily district” which aims to create denser housing to support future businesses earmarked for properties nearby. The proposal is for vacant properties at 7485 and 7495 Sixth St. and 7873 16th Ave. The plan is for a 17-unit townhouse project with underground parking. Public hearings for both applications are Tuesday, March 25 at 7 p.m. at Burnaby city hall.
A 29-year-old Burnaby man has died while snowboarding near Pemberton. A group of men had snowmobiled into the back country area to ski and snowboard on Sunday. One of the snowboarders was waiting for his friend. When the friend didn’t show up, he hiked back uphill in the deep snow and found him upside down in a tree well. The man pulled the victim, a Burnaby resident, out but he was unresponsive, blue and not breathing, said RCMP Sgt. Peter Thiessen. The snowboarder and others on the scene performed CPR but were unable to revive him. At 5 p.m. they called Pemberton RCMP who, along with search-and-rescue crews and the local fire department, converged on the parking lot at Miller’s Ridge Forest Service Road, where they were located. With it getting dark and the danger of an avalanche increasing, they decided to recover the man in the morning. On Monday, searchand-rescue, RCMP and the BC Coroner were all on scene after going in by snowmobile. The victim’s identity is not being released as police are still notifying next of kin, Thiessen said.
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A Burnaby teacher has been cleared of misconduct after making a boy cry at a public meeting during the last civic election. The incident happened on Nov. 1, 2011 at a forum hosted by the Burnaby Association for Community Inclusion featuring candidates running for Burnaby school trustee, said the recent decision by the B.C. Teacher Regulation Branch. Designated candidates responded to a pre-arranged question on safety. Then West Tomelden, at the time a Grade 8 student in Vancouver, asked, “Last year I witnessed my teacher duct tape another student’s mouth shut… during class. I was just wondering what would be an appropriate disciplinary action to that?” Sharon Gail Freeman, a teacher-librarian at Stride Avenue Community School, stood and said, “Excuse me, as a teacher I’d like to say that
I think that’s an inappropriate question for him to ask these people.” She then faced the boy and said, “And I think you had a responsibility to go to your teacher and to go to your principal immediately.” The boy then put his hand to his face and left the room. He went into the hallway and then into the men’s washroom where he was crying. The allegation was that Freeman was guilty of professional misconduct or conduct unbecoming a teacher. Freeman is a teaching veteran of more than 30 years. She did not know the boy at the time, nor that the boy’s mother was a school trustee candidate, Jade Tomelden, and that the incident he spoke of happened outside Burnaby school district. Freeman testified that she attended the forum on her own time. She spoke up out of concern that any future teacher disciplinary hearings in Burnaby would be compromised if a candidate expressed an opinion on appropriate punishment and then was elected school trustee. The Teacher Regulation Branch found that Freeman
was at the meeting as a private citizen and that none of her actions amounted to professional misconduct. After viewing a videorecording of the incident provided by another trustee candidate, Charter Lau, the panel found that Freeman “spoke sharply to him, but she did not abuse him, use hectoring or offensive language or tone of voice; she did not ridicule or debase him in any way.” When she realized the boy was crying she twice made a “sincere effort” to console him but was rebuffed by his mother, who accused Freeman of “bullying” her son in an account by a Vancouver Sun reporter. “There was no evidence ... of harm to West Tomelden save for the tears he shed at the meeting,” said the decision. The boy testified that he has since gone on to enjoy a career as a child actor, appearing in commercials and at least one film. “He bears [Freeman] no ill will and acknowledged in his testimony that she had the right to speak up at the meeting.”
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Grades 6 and 7 students from Maywood elementary perform a flash mob dance at Metropolis at Metrotown following a project performing random acts of kindness at the mall last Tuesday.
Lessons in random acts of kindness Metropolis mall sponsors Maywood students’ efforts Wanda Chow
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Smiling is contagious. That’s one thing Maywood elementary students learned after a morning performing random acts of kindness at Metropolis at Metrotown this week. The project is part of a contest the mall is running on Facebook until Feb. 26, Pink Shirt Day. In it, people suggest how they could “pay it forward” with no more than $10. This year, the mall decided to turn its annual anti-bullying campaign around to promote acts of kindness. “We decided this is a positive way to get people to think about this whole issue,” said marketing director Judy Black. “The idea is that every little bit [of kindness] helps.” The Facebook suggestions prompted Black and her staff to hand out cupcakes and boxes of TimBits to customers. From there they contacted Maywood school to take it a step further and use it as a learning experience. “We hope the whole idea of paying it forward and doing something kind will overshadow acts of bullying,” Black said. “Kindness prevails and kindness is what we should be striving for.” On Tuesday morning, 42 grades 6 and 7 students descended on the mall. Metropolis armed each with $10 mall gift cards and official Pink Shirt Day T-shirts. The kids from the school’s leadership group learned it can be tough to give food away to strangers, but not so with rocks. Grade 7 student Uriel Silayen, 12, was part of a small group that gave out cookies and sang for customers at McDonald’s. In hindsight, Silayen said she understood why strangers didn’t want their baked goods. “I think they kind of got weirded out,” she said with a laugh. Others bought rocks carved with words like “passion” and “joy” at a dollar store, which got a much better response. Please see ‘These kids make you knoW The WorLd’s in good hands’, a10
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Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Todd Stone may have found the elusive mix of provincial and local control in running TransLink when he made his hasty announcement earlier this month. Without the courtesy of advance notice to Metro Vancouver mayors, Stone unveiled a list of peace offerings to the mayors, designed to get the interminable TransLink debate off his desk. First, he extended the deadline for the TransLink referendum, detaching it from this November’s civic elections and giving the mayors until June to come with a “vision” for TransLink – to sell to voters during a referendum at some later date. This measure itself could be therapeutic for all. TransLink has its Regional Transportation Strategy, which details its long-term plans. That document could form the basis of the “vision,” which would set items such as a subway to UBC or LRT to Langley and the order in which to do them, and how to pay for them. Presumably, that would be explained in the referendum question, though no one knows for sure. Government MLA Doug Bing said the question could be a softball one, on which all can agree, easily earning a ‘yes’ vote – allowing everyone to move on. Stone’s Feb. 6 letter to the mayors included a major carrot – an offer of one-third provincial funding for “major new rapid transit” projects and replacement of the Pattullo Bridge. Now, if only Stone can have his department consult and coordinate, even defer to TransLink before doing its mega Lower Mainland auto-oriented projects (such as replacing the Massey Tunnel), so taxpayers’ dollars are used to maximum effect. Hard-pressed taxpayers and commuters from Vancouver to Hope deserve as much. – Maple Ridge News
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Liberals offer little with latest budget The speech from the throne and the budget both delivered the sort of promises little Johnny might make during bedside prayer. “One day I’m going to grow up to be an astronaut or a hockey player and I’ll be a millionaire and have six houses and 14 cars and a private jet.” Even though Johnny wakes up the next day and has none of those things it doesn’t really matter. The goal to have these things some time in the future. Similarly, the BC Liberal throne speech highlighted a number of wonderful things the residents of B.C. can expect to have when they, too, grow up. Did you know Premier Christy Clark is going to create a liquefied natural gas (LNG) industry that will create 100,000 jobs and eliminate the province’s debt?
Adrian MacNair How will it do those things? Clark has no idea, but like Johnny, she’s eager to believe. The Liberals will also create a 10-year skills training program, a 10-year labour agreement with teachers, and a 10-year transportation plan. Since none of those timelines fall within a contemporaneous context, none of them can come back to bite the government in the hind quarters when the next election arrives. Or the one after that. Oh, and the Liberals will also formally apologize to the Chinese-Canadian community for historical wrongs.
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Which is nice–and it absolutely pointed out, the throne speech included a claim that LNG would needs to be done–but is utterly create an energy boom that and completely irrelevant to the would lower China’s greenhouse needs of British Columbians gas emissions. living in 2014. If that isn’t the most baseless, As for the budget, it’s factually lacking assertion consistent with the post-Gordon you’ve ever heard from the Clark Campbell safe politics of the government, then just wait five Clark government. minutes. A balanced The Liberals budget for once, are going to create with an increase If that isn’t the most thousands of in sin taxes baseless, factually lacking LNG jobs, cure and health care assertion you’ve ever heard the poisonous premiums, an from the Clark government, then just wait five minutes. relationship they early childhood have with the tax credit, and BC Teachers’ help for firstFederation, and make TransLink time home buyers. anything but a sinkhole of tax If you were hoping for much dollars. more, you won’t find it in the Just give them 10 years and budget. you’ll see. Short on specifics, but specific about vague ideas is the core of Adrian MacNair is a reporter this 2014 BC Liberal government. with the South Delta Leader. As Independent MLA Vicki Huntington (Delta South) has
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Olympics help advance cause of human rights Re: True patriot love. (Editorial, NewsLeader, Feb. 12) This editorial missed the point why countries with poor human rights records host the Olympics. Not long ago, western democratic countries were grappling with similar issues and anti-gay laws. It has only been in recent years that the acceptance of same sex marriages and other inclusivity in society has occurred. The Olympics help put a spotlight on human rights and other social issues in the host countries. Besides, it also promotes much-needed economic spinoffs. With luck, awareness and modern democratic principles will prevail and there will be fewer human rights violations. In the end, open dialogue and forgiveness will lead to openminded and freer societies. J.W. Christophersen Burnaby
Go to a shelter, not a store Re: City wants cats fixed before sale (NewsLeader, Feb. 19). I support mandatory sterilization of domestic animals. But consumers can fix this problem overnight by refusing to buy pets from stores and adopting them from animal shelters instead. Bringing a pet into a family is a decision with long-lasting consequences. In the case of a cat, likely 17 to 20 years—and should not be entered into with an “ooh, look at the cute kittens” impulse buy. The decision requires serious thought and consideration. Even a low-maintenance cat needs food, water, attention, exercise and the litter box cleaned. (Hint: except in unusual circumstances, the kid begging for the kitten will not be the one to do this.) Cat ownership can impact travel plans. A move to a no-pets building can result in a cat being ditched. And are you positive that no one who will be near the cat will be allergic to it? Don’t forget the financial impact of adding a furry member to the household. Vet bills can be significant, even for
an indoor cat. Once you’ve considered all these issues, by all means, head down to the local shelter and save a life! Cathy Morton Burnaby
Veterans GettinG more help, not less By now we have all heard about service reductions to our veterans. We’ve also read many articles condemning the cuts to services for veterans and the actions of the Minister of Veteran Affairs. It is not hard to understand veterans’ anger, and why many others would support them. This includes me. We must take care of our veterans! Does the Harper Conservative Government have a death wish to carry on in this way? In fact, veterans have received $4.6 billion more since 2006. Rather than closing offices, Ottawa made 650 more offices available for face-to-face services by transferring veteran service to another branch of government. All these offices will have at least one specialist who worked in the veterans offices. This, I learned, is an increase by 16 times the number of locations available to veterans for personal contact. All those who received house calls by a case worker or registered nurse will continue to enjoy those services. Some cutback! In the end our furor should target those who tried to use our aging or handicapped veterans to serve their own goals. Ziggy Eckardt Burnaby
Ban sale of pets in stores altoGether Re: Burnaby wants cats fixed before sale The sale of cats and dogs in pet stores should be banned. Spay/neuter is always wise but what happens when they get their cat home? Does the city have a no roaming/no trespass law for cats? If not, spay/neuter will not prevent homelessness. Penny Harper —online comment burnabynewsleader.com
tories don’t want you to Vote Have you ever heard the expression “If you don’t vote, you deserve the government you get”? Well, heads up non-voters. You’re about to get more than you bargained for in a 242page bill misnamed the “Fair Elections Act”. You may not realize this, but the federal government benefits from you staying disinterested or disenchanted. So much so that the Harper Conservatives propose to keep you there. Why? Well, because you represent a potential threat to their re-election. In the 2011 federal election about 10 million didn’t vote. What if a large number of you decided to vote in the 2015 election? You could change government, and that makes the current Conservative government nervous. Nonvoters are its worst nightmare. The proposal in question is a small but significant one among many others designed to make it harder to vote. They intend to forbid Elections Canada to make any effort to persuade voters to get out and vote. That means we will not get those reminders in the mail, nor will we see media ads about the importance of voting. The Conservatives say getting out the vote is the job of the political parties, not Elections Canada. Nonsense. The objective of political parties is to get their supporters to the polls in greater numbers than their opponents. Harangue non-voters to visit the polls without actually knowing how they intend to vote? I don’t think so. Given the penchant of this government to ram legislative change through with little debate, it will be difficult to stop them. Our best hope perhaps is that the next government will put it back the way it should be. One thing is for certain. If you want that to happen, you’d better get out and vote. Bill Brassington Burnaby
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It’s official: cats will have to be fixed before being sold in Burnaby. City council approved the bylaw change last week. Now cats must be fixed before sale or customers must prepay for the procedure in advance. Coun. Sav Dhaliwal voted in favour of the move Monday but doesn’t think it solves the larger issue of owners abandoning their pets. It will help deal with the overpopulation of feral cats. But Dhaliwal said, “an outright ban of animal pet sales is the best answer to stop both the cruelty to animals as well as problems faced when the animals are let go.” Local animal advocates had called for a ban on live animal sales in pet stores. They believe that’s the best way to deal with unscrupulous multinational breeders focused more on profit than the care of their animals. Mayor Derek Corrigan said it turns out that international trade agreements affect even pet store regulations. Burnaby considered forcing pet stores to sell only animals born and raised in B.C. But
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Pattullo meetings put off until spring Bridge replacement project takes back seat to regional plan Jeff Nagel Black Press
TransLink has postponed planned public consultations on the replacement of the Pattullo Bridge, saying it’s more urgent to work with Metro Vancouver mayors and the province to craft a transit expansion plan ahead of an expected regional referendum. Public meetings in New Westminster, Surrey and Coquitlam had been slated for Feb. 24 to March 14. TransLink officials say they intend to reschedule the consultations for later in the spring. “As the Pattullo Bridge is one of the key priorities for the region, TransLink needs time to confirm with the mayors’ council how options for this
project will fit into the regional plan,” TransLink said in an emailed statement. The deadline for mayors and TransLink to finalize that plan is the end of June, with a referendum on new taxes to fund it to happen by mid-2015. The province has agreed to fund one third of the cost of replacing the Pattullo. But mayors’ council chair Richard Walton says one unresolved issue to be determined with the province is whether TransLink would have the option of tolling the new bridge to cover the remainder of the cost. If not, TransLink would have to earmark a significant chunk of any new revenue – assuming the referendum succeeds – to the $1-billion-plus Pattullo project. TransLink has already budgeted nearly $300 million over the next three years for
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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION
INDEX IN BRIEF FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS ...............1-8
108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS ...9-57 TRAVEL.............................................61-76 CHILDREN ........................................80-98
A Great Janitorial Franchise Opportunity
EMPLOYMENT .............................102-198 BUSINESS SERVICES...................203-387
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PETS & LIVESTOCK ......................453-483 MERCHANDISE FOR SALE...........503-587 REAL ESTATE ...............................603-696 RENTALS ......................................703-757 AUTOMOTIVE ..............................804-862 MARINE .......................................903-920
bcclassified.com FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS 7
OBITUARIES
EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 124
FARM WORKERS
JAMES GARDEN Ltd. requires 3 Farm Workers for Seasonal work starting around May 15 - Oct 15. Approx 50 hrs/week. Wage rate $10.33/hr. Duties are: planting, cultivating, harvesting, weeding, moving irrigation pipes, and lifting etc. Fax resumes to 604-574-5921.
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HELP WANTED
Business Sale
for available routes email
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and protect your right to compensation. 778.588.7049 Toll Free: 1.888.988.7052 Julie@LawyersWest.ca www.LawyersWest.ca
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ATLAS POWER SWEEP DRIVERS Power sweeping,power scrubbing and pressure washing. Must be hard working with a good attitude. Burnaby based. Must be available to work nights and weekends. Good driving record & abstract required. Experience and Air Ticket beneficial. Email: jobs@atlasg.net or Fax: 604-294-5988
J. RYBACHUK & Sons Trucking LTD has an immediate opening for a logging truck driver in the Sparwood/Elko area. Previous quad logger experience required. Fax resume to 250-425-0505 or e-mail to rybtrk@telus.net.
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TRAVEL 74
TIMESHARE
EDUCATION
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 $15.50/hr. + 4% Vacation pay Tel. 604-322-6228 info@penneyautobody.com Fax: 604-325-8382 8225 Main St, Van.B.C. V5X 3L7
HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES
part-time position available to work 2-3 week days, approx. 5 hrs/day for a mobile clothing service Job requirements are: * must have sales experience * must enjoy working with seniors * must have own transportation * ideal position for semi-retired sales people email resumes to: Cocosclothestoyou@shaw.ca
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FINANCIAL SERVICES
If you own a home or real estate, ALPINE CREDITS can lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is NOT an issue. 1.800.587.2161.
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 260
SALES
ELECTRICAL
Lic. Electrician A+, BBB member Expert trouble shooter, All types of Electrical work 24/7 604-617-1774
283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS
Gutter & Roof Cleaning since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Call Simon for prompt service. 604-230-0627
284 HEAT, AIR, REFRIGERATION NATURAL AIRFLOW HEATING LTD.
REPAIR & INSTALL
RETAIL Fashion Sales Associate
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PERSONAL SERVICES
• Furnaces • Gas Fitting • Hot Water Tanks Winter Special!
Need CA$H Today? Own a vehicle? Borrow up to $25,000. Snapcarcash.com 604-777-5046
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$2500 FURNACE $725 HWT Licenced-Bonded-Insured
LEGAL SERVICES
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.
604-461-0999 287
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 239
COMPUTER SERVICES
F/T SALES PEOPLE
Residential & Commercial
For boutique in Surrey
“Award Winning Renovations” 32 Years of Experience
Must speak Hindi /Punjabi & English Good Wages Apply in person to: Made in India Unit 104 - 8312 - 128 St. Surrey or call 604-323-3636
604-728-3009
info@jkbconstruction.com www.jkbconstruction.com
FLAGGERS NEEDED. No Certification? Get Certified, 604-575-3944
F/T LANDSCAPERS req’d for commercial & professional sites. Competitive wage & benefits. Email details of exp. & wage expectations to: naturesapprentice@shaw.ca
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KITCHEN HELPERS Batta Holdings Ltd DBA as Taco time is hiring 2 permanent kitchen helpers for its location 4820 Kingsway, Burnaby, B.C V5H 4J2. Duties: Wash, peel, and cut vegetables and fruits. Clean and sanitize kitchen including work surfaces, cupboards, storage areas, appliances, and equipment. Receive, unpack and store supplies in refrigerators, freezers, and cupboards. Sweep and mop floors etc. Basic English required. Experience an asset but not required. Must be willing to work in evenings and weekends. Salary $10.25/hr.
Apply with resume to: rajivtacotime@gmail.com
Landscaping Sales & Service Opportunities Up To $400 CASH Daily F/T & P/T Outdoors. Spring / Summer Work. Seeking Honest, Hard Working Staff. www.PropertyStarsJobs.com
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EDUCATION
NOW HIRING • SERVICE STAFF • COOK
F/T & P/T positions available. Wages $10.00-$14.00/hr. Please apply in person: Salty’s Fish & Chips Unit # 19 - 800 McBride New Westminster
TRADES, TECHNICAL
EXPERIENCED PARTS PERSON required for a progressive auto/industrial supplier. Hired applicant will receive top wages, full benefits and RRSP bonuses working 5 day work week, plus moving allowances. Our 26,000ft2 store is located 2.5 hours N.E. of Edmonton, Alberta. See our community at LacLaBicheRegion.com. Send resume to: Sapphire Auto, Box 306, Lac La Biche, AB, T0A 2C0. Email: hr@sapphireinc.net.
142 OFFICE SUPPORT/CLERKS ADMINISTRATIVE Services Co-ordinator (Burnaby). Responsible for smooth operation of Italian-Canadian Social Services office. Bachelor degree; Native fluency of the Italian language(reading, speaking, writing); Advanced knowledge of Italian and Canadian pension regulations; working knowledge of Italian and Canadian income tax systems; Advanced understanding of Italian cultural norms and bureaucracy; project management and supervisory skills Must possess high level written and verbal communication skills; advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Salary $42,000/yr For complete position details go to: www.workbc.ca, Job #:112614
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EDUCATION
PERSONAL SERVICES 182
. Expert Power Washing. Gutters cleaned & repaired. www.expertpowerwashing. Mike, 604-961-1280 MIKE 604-961-1280
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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
FINANCIAL SERVICES
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DRYWALL
ALL PHASES DRYWALL • Taping • Texture • Spraying 30 yrs. Tidy Workplace. Free Est. No job too small.Eric 778-898-9806
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
YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899
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EDUCATION
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HOME REPAIRS
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
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MOVING & STORAGE
1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Across the street - across the world Real Professionals, Reas. Rates. Best in every way! 604-721-4555. ABE MOVING - $35/Hr. Per Person *Reliable Careful Movers. *Rubbish Removal. *24 Hours. 604-999-6020
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EDUCATION
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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
108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES GET FREE VENDING MACHINES. Can Earn $100,000.00 + Per Year. All Cash-Retire in Just 3 Years. Protected Territories. Full Details CALL NOW 1-866-668-6629. Website WWW.TCVEND.COM.
DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING
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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
CUSTOMER SERVICE
Call 1-800-834-6850
UP TO $400 CASH daily. FT & PT Outdoors, Spring/Summer work. Seeking honest, hard-working staff. PropertyStarsJobs.com.
Call Christy 604-436-2472
Email circulation@burnaby newsleader.com
EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION
LIGHT DUTY CLEANERS Five Star Building Maintenance • F/T & P/T, in Metro Vancouver • Cleaning experience required • Day shifts only (weekdays/ends) We Offer Training Programs, Attractive Wages & Benefits! Fax resume to 604.435.0516 or email staff@fivestarbc.ca
Deliver newspapers (2x per week) on Wednesdays and Fridays in your area. Papers are dropped off at your home with the flyers pre-inserted!
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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
HELP WANTED
YOUTH & ADULTS
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CARRIERS NEEDED
CF $200K Rev $1.5M Asking $725K+. Poised for Rapid expansion if desired or long term comfort with steady growth. Company has developed a strong market niche with little competition providing Technical Solutions to Enviro- Industry. Requires a handson owner operator or corporate merger integrating resources. Staff and infrastructure are in place. Owner is retiring. Principals only. Respond to: sharpoffer@gmail.com with resume and questions.
Are you looking for a new career? Are you enthusiastic? Do you enjoy working with people? • Lucrative Pay Structure • Fun Work Environment • Room for advancement • Top corporate training system • No experience required We are a fast growing company in the lower mainland , looking to fill positions.
EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION
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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 320
MOVING & STORAGE
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 356
RUBBISH REMOVAL
477
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
PETS
560
Lab X pups, extremely social, possible Newfoundland genetics, 45lbs max, all black, ready now $500, super smart Call/text (604)845-3972
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MINI DACHSHUND puppies - born Dec.11, 2 females, unique smooth coat silver dapple, raised by 12 yr old girl in 4H dog obediance, well socialized. 1st shots and deworming, $800 (will go toward education fund) 604-820-4827 Mission
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Pekingese P/B female pup, Reg’d Micro-chipped, Cert of Pedigree. 1Year Guar. $895. 604-353-8750 charlesfoyers@gmail.com
MISC. FOR SALE
DISCONNECTED PHONE? National Teleconnect Home Phone Service. No One Refused! Low Monthly Rate! Calling Features and Unlimited Long Distance Available. Call National Teleconnect Today! 1-866-443-4408. www.nationalteleconnect.com. 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. 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 STEEL BUILDING...”THE BIG YEAR END CLEAR OUT!” 20X22 $4,259. 25X24 $4,684. 30X34 $6,895. 35X36 $9,190. 40X48 $12,526. 47X70 $17,200. One End wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca bcclassified.com MERCHANDISE: Antiques & collectibles, to sporting goods & electronics, to parakeets & pet supplies, if it’s considered merchandise for sale, you can find it here.
REAL ESTATE
RENTALS 706
APARTMENT/CONDO
RENTALS 750
Pomeranian P/B male pup, Reg’d Micro-chipped, Cert of Pedigree. 1Year Guar. $895. 604-353-8750 charlesfoyers@gmail.com
HOMES WANTED We Buy Homes BC • All Prices • All Situations • • All Conditions • www.webuyhomesbc.com 604-657-9422
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SUITES, LOWER
Burnaby NELSON PLACE TOWNHOMES 2701 – 2755 Bainbridge Ave Renv’d 2-3 Bdrms Townhomes Two Level, Private Enclosed Yard, Laminate Flring, Huge Storage Room, Near Sperling Skytrain & Schools. Pets Ok!! From $1,100.00 604.540-2028 or 778.714-7815
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
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
Welcome Home ! 1 Bedrooms available near Lougheed Mall and transit. Rent includes heat & hot water. Sorry No Pets. Refs required.
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E. BURNABY/The Crest: Bachelor bsmt suite, shrd lndry. 10 mins to SFU and Douglas college. 5 mins to JI. n/s, n/p. no drugs. $600/m. Avail. March 5th. (604)516-6870 MAPLE RIDGE central downtown. Falcon Centre - New 2 bdrm, 2 bath deluxe condo. All appli’s, insuite w/d, pkng, storage, h/water, extras! NS/NP, $1500/mo. 604-465-6531. AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673 #1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME 604.683.2200
mikes hauling 604-516-9237
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TRANSPORTATION
MAPLE RIDGE close to downtown, 2bd+den, 2bath, livrm, dinrm, balc, s/s appl, m/wave, d/w, granite, inste w/d, f/p, 2sec prk, storage, exercise rm, Mar1. $1175/mo. 778-834-4774
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PLUMBING
Difficulty Making Payments? No Equity? Penalty? Expired Listing? We Buy Homes! No Fees! No Risk! www.GVCPS.ca / 604-786-4663
100% Heating & Plumbing Certified, Insured & Bonded Reliable & Affordable Journeyman Avail 24/7 Call 604-345-0899
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SUNDECKS
10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Lic.gas fitter. Aman: 778-895-2005
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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
PRESSURE WASHING
POWER WASHING since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Call Simon for prompt service. 604-230-0627
RENTALS
Aluminum patio cover, sunroom, railing and vinyl. 604-521-2688 www.PatioCoverVancouver.com
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TREE SERVICES
Call Ian 604-724-6373
353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS
ABC TREE MEN Pruning, Shaping, Tree Removal & Stump Grinding. 604-521-7594 604-817-8899
PETS 477
PETS
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
CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866
Some things never change.
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 CHIHUAHUA, female pup, 6 months, very sweet, $400. Call 604794-7347
Roofing Experts. 778-230-5717 Repairs/Re-Roof/New Roofs. All work Gtd. Free Est. Call Frank.
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DO YOU LOVE DOGS? We need loving foster homes for med.-lrg. sized dogs. 604.583.4237
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