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Pattullo traffic is up TransLink numbers confirm what residents see: Coté Grant Granger

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A guest signs a condolence book at a memorial Saturday at John Robson elementary school for Karim Meskine, who was murdered near the 22nd Street SkyTrain station in December. The memorial was organized by members of Meskine’s soccer team.

New school super up for challenge New district boss closed seven schools during his time in Victoria Grant Granger

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John Gaiptman has put out a few fires in his days as superintendent and CEO for the Greater Victoria school district so he’s up to the challenge of battling the infernos that have consumed the New Westminster school district.

Today (Feb. 14) is Gaiptman’s last

day in his Victoria office. replacing John Woudzia, who Tomorrow he’ll board the ferry took an administrative job with for his new home, on Sunday he will Vancouver Community College at set up his new office the beginning of the at Columbia Square month. and on Monday The board also John Gaiptman he’ll begin to get a added CEO to his I am walking into New handle on the issues Westminster with my duties—which in facing the New West eyes wide open. this case means district. he’ll take on the Last week, duties of secretarythe New Westminster board of treasurer as well. education named Gaiptman, Gaiptman has worked in the 58, as its new superintendent school system more than 35 years,

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He taught special education and math before being hired by Victoria in 1993 as a principal at Lambrick Park secondary.

He worked in four district administrative positions before being named superintendent in 2002.

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TransLink statistics seem to back up New Westminster’s worst fears.

Counts culled by the NewsLeader from TransLink’s website show traffic volume during afternoon rush hour on the Pattullo Bridge has increased in both directions by more than six per cent since tolls were introduced on the new Port Mann Bridge.

Traffic heading from New Westminster to Surrey from 3 to 6 p.m. on weekdays was an average of 8,690 in the last two weeks of November 2012 before the toll was first instituted Dec. 1, 2012.

In the first three weeks of January 2014 that TransLink recorded (no count done Jan. 6-10) the same timespan count rose to 9,292, an increase of 6.5 per cent. Most of the escalation came recently since the average in December 2013 was only 8,677.

Traffic coming the other direction— Surrey to New West— in the afternoon rose by 6.1 per cent from November 2012, but the increase is a recent phenomenon.

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QUEEN’S PARK RESIDENTS’ ASSOCIATION ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Sunday, February 16th, 2014 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Centennial Lodge, Queen’s Park Agenda: • Truck Traffic - Update on the QPRA’s request for ban on heavy truck traffic along Royal Ave. • Recent Break-ins - Residents have expressed concern over the number and manner of recent home break-ins. The New Westminster Police Department will address the issue.

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In November 2012 it was 7,645, and dropped to 7,575 during the three weeks surveyed in December 2013 before bouncing up to 8,139 last month.

The morning rush hour, 6-9 a.m., had a couple of twists to it. The heavy volume coming from Surrey actually dropped 1.5 per cent from November 2012 (8,851) to January 2014 (8,721).

Although the count of traffic using the Pattullo to go to Surrey in the mornings was substantially lower than the other counts, it also showed the biggest increase, as a percentage, rising from 4,528 in November 2012 to 6,026 in January, a leap of 24.9 per cent.

It appears truck traffic wasn’t as big a factor as regular commuters in the rise of traffic.

The daily counts showed vehicles bigger than a car or a light single-unit truck using the Pattullo went from 6,738 in November 2012 to 6,980, a 3.5 per cent increase.

“Certainly the numbers seem to be backing up what people all over the city of New Westminster are seeing,” said Coun. Jonathan Coté, co-chair of the city’s master transportation plan task force.

“Congestion is becoming significantly worse.”

Last week, British Columbia Transportation Minister Todd Stone admitted traffic volume on the Port Mann is down between 5,000 to 6,000 cars a day compared to traffic before the toll was introduced, but he expected the drop to be temporary.

“The province is really trying to stick their head in the ground and says this doesn’t exist,” said Coté.

“This is not a difficult problem to solve it just needs some political willpower to solve and work toward a solution.”

Queen’s Park Residents Association (QPRA) president David Brett said while the statistics don’t reveal where the increased traffic is coming from, Brett believes the answer isn’t hard to figure out.

“It’s most likely toll avoidance.

It seems so obvious.”

However, another factor might be the entire South Fraser Perimeter Road, with a direct connection to the Pattullo but not to the Port Mann, opening in December 2013.

Many residents said they saw an immediate increase in traffic in New West when tolls on the Port Mann doubled last month.

• The South Coast Region head for the transportation ministry was to appear at the Queen’s Park Residents’ Association annual general meeting at Centennial Lodge on Sunday (2 p.m.), but has bowed out because of family constraints, said Brett. However, he added the meeting will still include a detailed debriefing on the organization’s request for a total ban on heavy trucks on Royal Avenue.

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Hopes people will be ‘proud’ of New West schools more than $5 million it has pay Gaiptman said the Victoria back, and has had acrimonious district has had to make some relationships with parent groups. tough decisions during his tenure The divisiveness didn’t bother including converting the system Gaiptman during his interview to three levels—elementary (K-5), with the board. middle (6-8) and secondary “I was absolutely blown away (9-12), the same as New by their passion for public Westminster. education. You do what “Prior to that we were a you have to do, you do little bit of everything,” said what you can for public Gaiptman, who was also education,” said Gaiptman. involved in closing seven “It is being threatened, schools leaving the district and … if you do not truly gaIptman with 50. “[The closures believe in public education were] very difficult because then we are in danger I’m a big believer in public of losing something that is very education and in schools.” special for not only students but He also pointed out graduation for democracy. rates rose during his tenure.

“I am walking into New Gaiptman, though, steps into Westminster with my eyes wide a situation where a fractured open, and I really believe I have board of trustees is dealing the skills necessary to make with an accumulated deficit of people be absolutely proud of

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the New Westminster school district and proud to be able to send their kids to school in New Westminster. Nobody is pushing me to New West, and if this goes well, that’s great.”

Whether his stay is for a good time or for a long time has yet to be determined.

The announcement from the board last week that Gaiptman would replace Woudzia also said they will continue to search for a new superintendent.

“If they find a dynamic person 10 years younger than I am they would be foolish not to say goodbye to me. I get that, and I understand that. The contract that I signed says give me a month and tell me,” said Gaiptman.

“What I’m hoping is they won’t have to rush into a decision.

Let them find the right person without being under duress. It could be a short time, but it could be a substantial time.”

The first fire Gaiptman may have to deal with concerns the New Westminster secondary parent advisory council. The PAC wanted to know by today (Feb. 14) what programs would be cut and which ones retained in 201415 in time to meet out-of-district application deadlines.

Gaiptman, however, said he needs time to ensure everybody has been consulted.

“The last thing I should be doing is saying go ahead and send something out,” said Gaiptman.

“I will not be pressured into making an error. For me to make a decision without talking to the principal of the school, I wouldn’t do it … but that doesn’t mean

I’m going to dawdle, or spend all sorts of time to do research, but I do need some time to make sure we’re doing the best thing for the school district.”

NWSS PAC chair Stephen Bruyneel feels the board has had enough time to make up its mind and believes the information it asked for is being prepared and could already be available.

“The school board has had our request for almost a month now,” wrote Bruyneel in an email to Gaiptman. “We want that information—now … So yet another budget process is not good enough for us.”

Bruyneel also told Gaiptman he will update parents with the little information he has “so they can act accordingly to meet the needs of their sons and daughters.”

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A ward at Royal Columbian Hospital was closed to admitting new patients this week because of a C. difficile outbreak.

The move comes in the wake of last week’s closure of another RCH ward hit by a superbug.

Fraser Health spokeswoman Tasleem Juma confirmed at

least three patients in T5S, a general medical ward, had contracted C. difficile. Outbreaks are declared when three or more patients are determined to have the bacteria that causes diarrhea, fever and stomach cramps. While those patients have been isolated, Fraser Health is still allowing visitors—as long as they do the appropriate handwashing. Other

patients in the unit who don’t have it can be discharged.

Juma said the patients have their own medical and cleaning staff to ensure the bacteria doesn’t spread.

It is the first outbreak of C. difficile at RCH since May of last year. Juma said Fraser Health has been successful in trying to reduce outbreaks with

increased deep cleaning of units and promotion of hand washing. She noted C. difficile rates across Fraser Health have dropped by about 40 per cent going from 11.3 cases per 10,000 patient days in 2011-12 to 4.1.

Juma said it is hoped if no new cases come along the hospital will be able to reopen the ward by Monday or Tuesday.

However, the isolation of patients in Ward 5 North at RCH who have come down with CPE, a hard-totreat superbug resistant to many of medicine’s

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The patients were separated from the rest of the ward, which houses patients with complex cases, on Feb.

3. Since CPE moves slowly it will take a few weeks before Fraser Health can declare the outbreak is over, said Juma.

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QUESTION OF THE WEEK:

Spell of the Games As the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia heads into its second week, the narrative is sounding awfully familiar.

Remember all those horror stories about costs run amok, facilities unfinished or not up to snuff, unseasonably mild weather, displaced and displeased citizens, stray dogs being dispatched?

Hmmm, rewind the clock four years, and we might be talking about Vancouver. Minus the stray dogs part.

Or eight years ago in Turin, Italy.

Winter or Summer, the script for every Olympic Games seems to be coming from the same writer.

It’s already being composed for Rio de Janeiro in 2016, where slums have been razed to make way for sporting facilities and workers have died building those venues.

But the crazy thing about the Olympics, and the trump card the International Olympic Committee carries in its back pocket, nuzzled up against the vast wealth it amasses by governing the Olympic movement, is as soon as the spotlights illuminate the ever-kitchy opening ceremonies, and the first competitors enter the starting gates, all the collateral drama is forgotten.

When it comes to the Olympics, we just can’t help ourselves falling in love all over again. Especially when the memories of being a host city are still so fresh.

Maybe it’s the sheer volume of Olympic hype and coverage that overwhelms us every couple of years.

Maybe we’re just suckers for the human interest stories and athletic dramas that are played out on the ski slopes, ice rinks and running tracks.

Maybe we’re just looking for the chance to show our patriotism without feeling self-conscious.

Whatever fuels your Olympic spirit, enjoy the ride.

The cynics will be back next time round.

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Competitive spirit can take its toll I cannot help but wonder how many of the athletes competing in the 2014 Games in Sochi will be significantly changed because of them.

International competition is one thing, but the Olympics is unparalleled when testing the steeliest of nerves.

I know, as I’ve been there…

Every cell in an athlete’s body is at 100 per cent capacity, having trained and visualized this moment over a lifetime.

The difference of a medal finish is measured in a hundredth of a second or a fraction of a centimetre.

There is no margin for error, least of all a chink in one’s psychological armour.

Often, for those who make the podium, it may not be because they are physically superior but that they are able to perform better under immense pressure.

Being “in the zone” when it counts, an athlete must trust in their training and place their focus on the performance rather than be anxious about the result.

To worry about the podium is the death knell to any potential victory.

Elaine Tanner I know from firsthand experience that going into the Olympics seated at No. 1 is the worst position from a psychological viewpoint.

Everyone wants your seat.

Even the slightest hint of failure in your head will turn out to be a much fiercer opponent than any mere mortal.

Every athlete who has ever walked in the footsteps of the Olympic greats knows what it takes to be there. Each acknowledges years of emotional and physical sacrifice invested to make their dream a reality.

Thus over the course of mere days, the hopes of well-deserving athletes will be joyfully realized or cruelly dashed.

Heroes will emerge from unknowns and superstars will be humbled. Some will be elated – even surprised – but many more

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A few will be devastated.

Such is the price of the pursuit of the Olympic dream.

Even for those who proudly wear their medals, some of these fiercely coveted trinkets will end up in sock drawers rather than display cases.

Touched by a pang of sadness, the flags will be ceremoniously folded away and the Olympic flame doused, in the hope of inspiring a future generation to take up the call. Slowly the adrenalin, which once coursed through the veins of those athletes, will diminish – like the crowds that had cheered them on.

As a consequence of so much attention for so long, the ensuing silence will become deafening for many. Reality will set in.

Real life is not like the highs of an Olympics and—with no eventual substitute—elite athletes may struggle for months or years to refocus on their lives.

Many high-profile athletes have faced serious depression after retiring and a few have never fully recovered.

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The most we can truly appreciate from the comfort of our armchairs are mere fragments of these great athletes—snapshots frozen into the framework of Olympic history. What will not be so apparent on our TV screens will be the subsequent fallout that these Games will have on those who have competed in them.

Win, lose or draw is little indication of the impact of an Olympic hangover on their future lives, but one thing is certain they will be forever changed because of them.

Elaine Tanner is a triple Olympic medalist in swimming in the 1968 Games in Mexico. She lives in South Surrey and shares her Olympic experience at www. questbeyondgold.ca.

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‘No point’ in transit priorities without revenue clarity Metro mayors seeks answers on delayed TransLink tax referendum Jeff Nagel Black Press

Metro Vancouver mayors will have plenty of questions about the province’s revised plan for a delayed referendum on new TransLink taxes when they meet Transportation Minister Todd Stone today (Friday).

Stone last week pledged governance changes to give the mayors’ council more power over TransLink planning and priorities and said the promised referendum can be delayed until mid-2015 as long as mayors agree by June 30 on the details of a vision for regional transit expansion.

Mayors’ council chair Richard Walton said Tuesday it’s too early to say if mayors can commit to meet Stone’s deadline to draw up a detailed, fully costed expansion plan with specific priorities and project phasing.

Doing so is difficult, he said, until mayors know how much money is available, and that hinges on what new funding sources the province would approve, subject to the

successful referendum.

“There’s a lot of unanswered questions,” said Walton, who was to meet Stone Wednesday in Victoria ahead of the Friday session.

Stone’s Feb. 6 letter to the mayors included a major carrot – an offer of one-third provincial funding restricted to “major new rapid transit” projects and replacement of the Pattullo Bridge.

Walton rejected suggestions mayors are unable to agree on expansion priorities, adding no such debate has taken place at mayors’ council because it’s preliminary until funding options are clarified.

“If you don’t have a commitment, there’s no point in worrying about whether Surrey or Vancouver go first,” Walton said of proposed new rapid transit lines.

“When I hear those comments I respond quite viscerally because it’s a misinterpretation. Whether it’s intentional or unintentional, it’s not true.”

Mayors have repeatedly proposed various new sources – a regional share of carbon tax, a 0.5 per cent regional sales tax, a vehicle levy and, eventually, road pricing. twitter.com/jeffnagel

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PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Pursuant to section 40(3) of the Community Charter, the City of New Westminster hereby gives notice of its intention to close to traffic and remove the highway dedication of that portion of East Eighth Avenue created by deposit of Eighth Avenue Road Widening By-law, 1947, No. 2243, which portion is shown on the above drawing, in order to enable it to be consolidated with the abutting property at 487 East Eighth Avenue.

HOW DO I GET MORE INFORMATION? Bylaw No. 7656, 2014 and all pertinent material are available for viewing online at www.newwestcity.ca/publicnotices, and also in the Planning Department at City Hall 10 business days prior to the Opportunity to be Heard, February 6 to 24, 2014, Monday through Friday (excluding statutory holidays) between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm.

HOW CAN I BE HEARD? Persons who consider they are affected by the bylaw will be provided an opportunity to make representations to Council at the Opportunity to be Heard on February 24, 2014, or by sending a written submission addressed to Mayor and Council prior to the closing of the Opportunity To Be Heard.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: A proposal has been submitted to rezone 487 E. Eighth Avenue (outlined in bold on map) in order to permit it to be subdivided into two properties.

WHAT IS ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 7655, 2014 ABOUT? Because the existing (RS-1) zoning requires a minimum lot size of 6,000 sq. ft./557 sq. m. it does not permit subdivision of the existing 8,490 sq. ft./789 sq. m. lot. Subdivision into two equal sized 4,245 sq. ft./394 sq. m. lots will be allowed with the proposed (RS5) zoning which permits lots of 4,000 sq. ft./372 sq. m.

HOW DO I GET MORE INFORMATION? The bylaw and all pertinent material are available for viewing online at www.newwestcity.ca/publicnotices, and also in the Planning Department at City Hall 10 business days prior to the Public Hearing, from February 6 to 24, 2014, Monday through Friday (except statutory holidays) between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm.

HOW CAN I BE HEARD? The public is welcome to attend the Public Hearing on February 24, 2014, or send a written submission addressed to Mayor and Council prior to the closing of the hearing.

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PROJECT DESCRIPTION: An amendment is proposed to the Zoning Bylaw to permit the growing of medical marihuana in the M-2 Heavy Industrial District.

WHAT IS BYLAW NO. 7632, 2014 ABOUT? Council is considering amending the Zoning Bylaw to permit the growing of medical marihuana in the M-2 District, under certain conditions. Growing marihuana is currently permitted under the M-5 Light Industrial Districts and in AG-1 and AG-2 Agricultural zoning districts.

HOW DO I GET MORE INFORMATION? The bylaw and all pertinent material are available for viewing online at www.newwestcity.ca/publicnotices, and also in the Planning Department at City Hall 10 business days prior to the Public Hearing, February 6, 2014 to February 24, 2014, Monday through Friday (except statutory holidays) between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm.

HOW CAN I BE HEARD? The public is welcome to attend the Public Hearing on February 24, 2014, or send a written submission addressed to Mayor and Council prior to the closing of the hearing.

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PROJECT DESCRIPTION: An application has been submitted to rezone the property addressed as 36 South Dyke Road (outlined in bold in map) in order to develop 10 three-bedroom townhouse units, dedicate the land outside of the dyke to the City for park purposes and dedicate land to widen and develop South Dyke Road and Wood Street.

WHAT IS ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 7659, 2014 ABOUT? Rezoning of the property at 36 South Dyke Road from Queensborough Neighbourhood Residential Dwelling Districts (RQ-1) to Queensborough Townhouse Districts (RT-3A) and Parks District (P-10) is required to allow the project to proceed. The 10 units proposed represent a density of 20.9 units per acre (51.6 units per hectare). The project would have a Floor Space Ratio of 0.82 and a site coverage of 35.4%. The area outside of the dyke would be dedicated to the City and become part of the perimeter trail.

HOW DO I GET MORE INFORMATION? The bylaw and all pertinent material are available for viewing online at www.newwestcity.ca/publicnotices, and also in the Planning Department at City Hall 10 business days prior to the Public Hearing, from February 6, 2014 to February 24, 2014, Monday through Friday (except statutory holidays) between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm.

HOW CAN I BE HEARD? The public is welcome to attend the Public Hearing on February 24, 2014, or send a written submission addressed to Mayor and Council prior to the closing of the hearing.

Attend: City Hall Council Chamber 511 Royal Avenue, New Westminster BC V3L 1H9

Email: clerks@newwestcity.ca

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The zone would also allow a maximum building height of 55 feet (16.5 metres) and would set the resident parking requirement at one parking space per unit which would be 91 spaces. The applicant would be required to enter into a Section 905 Housing Agreement and Section 219 covenant which would ensure that the units remain in rental tenure for a minimum of 40 years, deal with the ownership and management of the units and ensure that the units cannot be strata titled. The Public and Institutional (P-1) zone would permit a range of park and institutional uses on land that is to be transferred to the City as part of the adjacent riverfront greenway which is already zoned P-1.

Currently there is a covenant registered on the title all of the property in the Port Royal Development that limits the number of units on the site to 1171 units. If this development proposal is approved then the final unit count in the Port Royal Development including the 91 Secured Market Rental units would be 1316 units. In conjunction with the consideration of this development application New Westminster City Council will consider a motion to discharge the covenant that limits the number of units in the Port Royal Development.

HOW DO I GET MORE INFORMATION? The bylaw and all pertinent material are available for viewing online at www.newwestcity.ca/publicnotices, and also in the Planning Department at City Hall 10 business days prior to the Public Hearing, from February 6, 2014 to February 24, 2014, Monday through Friday (except statutory holidays) between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm.

HOW CAN I BE HEARD? The public is welcome to attend the Public Hearing on February 24, 2014, or send a written submission addressed to Mayor and Council prior to the closing of the hearing.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: A application has been submitted to rezone the property addressed as 300 Salter Street (outlined in bold in map) in order to allow the construction of 174 strata titled apartment units in two buildings and 91 Secured Market Rental apartment units in a third building. Council will also consider discharging the covenant from the title of the properties in the Port Royal development that limits the total number of units allowed on the Port Royal site.

WHAT IS ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 7651, 2014 ABOUT? Rezoning of the property from Cluster House Districts (RT-2F) and Public and Institutional Districts (P-1) to Comprehensive Development Districts (300 Salter Street) (CD – 53), Comprehensive Development Districts (350 Salter Street) (CD – 54), and Public and Institutional Districts (P-1) would allow the project to proceed. The Comprehensive Development Districts (300 Salter Street) (CD – 53) zone would allow 174 apartment units, a maximum site coverage of 40%, a maximum density of 55 units per acre (135.9 units per hectare) and a maximum floor space ratio of 1.50. The zone would allow a maximum building height of 55 feet (16.5 metres).

The Comprehensive Development Districts (350 Salter Street) (CD – 54) zone is designed for the Secured Market Rental housing part of the project. It would allow 91 units, a maximum density of 75 units per acre (185 units per hectare) and a maximum floor space ratio of 1.60.

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WELCOMING INCLUSIVE NEW WEST: A CELEBRATION Saturday, February 15, 2014 • 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm Century House, 620 Eighth St The Welcoming and Inclusive New West (WINS) Community Partnership Table invites you to celebrate the diversity of New West!

Come to learn more about WINS and take part in the cultural activities that help make New Westminster a diverse and welcoming place to live, work and play! All ages welcome.

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HERITAGE REVITALIZATION AGREEMENT (845 ROYAL AVENUE) BYLAW NO. 7340, 2009 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: A proposal has been submitted to amend Heritage Revitalization Agreement (845 Royal Avenue) Bylaw No. 7340, 2009 (hatched in map).

WHAT IS THE HRA AMENDMENT ABOUT? The previous application, which had received third reading, had requested 6 market condominium units, off-street parking varied to 4 spaces, and bicycle spaces varied to 0. The Heritage Revitalization Agreement Bylaw amendment, including a new public hearing and third reading, is required because the applicant is now requesting eleven market rental units and that the required off-street parking be varied to 0 spaces. The market rental units will be secured with a Housing Agreement on title.

HOW DO I GET MORE INFORMATION? The bylaw and all pertinent material are available for viewing online at www.newwestcity.ca/publicnotices, and also in the Planning Department at City Hall 10 business days prior to the Public Hearing, February 6, 2014 to February 24, 2014, Monday through Friday (except statutory holidays) between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm.

HOW CAN I BE HEARD? The public is welcome to attend the Public Hearing on February 24, 2014, or send a written submission addressed to Mayor and Council prior to the closing of the hearing.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: An application has been submitted to rezone the property addressed as 843 Ewen Avenue (outlined in bold in map) in order to develop a townhouse project with 67 two- and three-bedroom units.

WHAT IS ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 7658, 2014 ABOUT? Rezoning of the property at 843 Ewen Avenue from Queensborough Neighbourhood Residential Dwelling Districts (RQ-1) and Townhouse Districts (RT-2) to Queensborough Townhouse Districts (RT-3A) is required to allow the project to proceed. The 67 units proposed represent a density of 25.8 units per acre (63.8 units per hectare). The project would have a floor space ratio of 0.79 and a site coverage of 38.7%. The height of the buildings is 33.4 feet (10.2 metres).

HOW DO I GET MORE INFORMATION? The bylaw and all pertinent material are available for viewing online at www.newwestcity.ca/publicnotices, and also in the Planning Department at City Hall 10 business days prior to the Public Hearing, from February 6, 2014 to February 24, 2014, Monday through Friday (except statutory holidays) between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm.

HOW CAN I BE HEARD? The public is welcome to attend the Public Hearing on February 24, 2014, or send a written submission addressed to Mayor and Council prior to the closing of the hearing.

Attend: City Hall Council Chamber 511 Royal Avenue, New Westminster BC V3L 1H9

Email: clerks@newwestcity.ca

Attend: City Hall Council Chamber 511 Royal Avenue, New Westminster BC V3L 1H9

Email: clerks@newwestcity.ca

Post: Legislative Services Department 511 Royal Avenue New Westminster BC V3L 1H9

Questions? Phone: 604-527-4523

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NEW WEST WALKS - WALKING GROUP

CITYPAGE HERITAGE WEEK IN NEW WESTMINSTER Every year, Heritage BC designates one week in February as Heritage Week.

This year, Heritage Week will occur February 17 - 23, and will recognize the iconic World War II photograph, ‘Wait For Me, Daddy’.

As part of this year’s celebration, there will be two contests open for New Westminster students: Kindergarten to Grade 3: Heritage colouring contest (contact Development Services to obtain your entry form).

Grades 4 & 5: Submit a Heritage drawing, photograph or a combination of both that recognizes this year’s theme (max. size of 11 x 17”).

Entry deadline is Monday, February 24, 2014. Submissions can be forwarded to students’ respective schools (for pick up) or to the: Development Services Department, Planning Division 511 Royal Ave, New Westminster, BC V3L 1H9 Prizes will be awarded on April 7, 2014 during the 7:00 pm Regular Council Meeting. Winners and their families will receive advance notification and be invited to attend.

For more information, contact 604-527-4532 or plnpost@newwescity.ca.

Full contest details available at www.newwestcity.ca

Anvil Centre & Office Tower Update The new Anvil Centre and office tower project is underway downtown at the corner of 8th & Columbia and is scheduled for completion in 2014. This exciting project is being partially-funded through a Development Assistance Compensation (DAC) agreement between the Province of British Columbia, BC Lottery Corporation, Starlight Casino and the City of New Westminster.

The new iconic facility will serve the community, stimulate tourism and spur economic development through its many amenities including a 350 seat theatre, conference and meeting facilities, multi-purpose rooms, art studios, museums and tourist information centre. The nine storey office tower will deliver 139,000 square feet of class A LEED Gold office space into the downtown, directly across the street from SkyTrain.

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Meet up: Wednesdays at 2:30 pm Centennial Community Centre, 65 East 6th Avenue Walking is rated as Canada’s most popular physical activity and New Westminster is a great place to walk! Regular walking improves cardio-vascular fitness, muscle tone, endurance, and mental health while improving energy levels, reducing the risk of chronic disease and helps with weight management.

This enthusiastic walking group meets weekly to walk a variety of routes on the City’s East side. The program is FREE and all walks are approximately 1 hour in length. Plan on coming out to join in the weekly walk and benefit from some fresh air, exercise and energy of the group! Please wear suitable footwear and appropriate clothing for the weather.

For more information, please call Centennial Community Centre at 604-777-5100.

MARJORIE, TOO AFRAID TO CRY: A HOME CHILD EXPERIENCE Tuesday, February 18, 2014 7:00 pm New Westminster Public Library, 716 6th Avenue Imagine being a child and traveling alone to live and work in a faraway country.

Such was the fate of many children of the Home Child program of the British government. Thousands of poor and orphaned British children were sent to the colonies to provide cheap labour.

The experiences of one of these children have been documented in a recent book. In Marjorie, Too Afraid to Cry, Patricia Skidmore tells the heartrending story of her mother as a Home Child at the Prince of Wales Fairbridge Farm School on Vancouver Island in the 1930s.

Patricia will be at the Library to talk about the book and her mother’s experiences. Her talk will include a slide presentation and some of her mother’s mementos saved over the years. The book will also be available to purchase.

To register, call at 604-527-4667 or contact listener@nwpl.ca.

SENIOR STRETCH (50+ YEARS) Mondays 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Centennial Community Centre, 65 East 6th Ave Drop-In Fee: $3.15 This gentle stretch class will help older adults to improve flexibility, joint mobility, range of motion, balance and prevent injury. Enjoy a wide-range of appropriate stretches from many disciplines, including fitness and yoga based stretches that will leave you feeling lengthened, relaxed and rejuvenated.

This class is suitable for all flexibility levels and is a great way to give your muscles the regular maintenance they deserve.

For more information, please call Centennial Community Centre at 604-777-5100.

SEE CLICK FIX MOBILE APP See Click Fix is a FREE mobile app that allows citizens of New Westminster to report non-emergency issues (potholes, graffiti, parking violations, etc.) directly to the city.

See Click Fix users can take a picture of an issue, pinpoint the location through GPS and provide relevant details to a report. The report is then forwarded to an appropriate city department for action including updates on the status of the issue.

See Click Fix can be downloaded for free in the app store for iPhone and Android users. Reports can also be made through the City website at www.newwestcity.ca, on the City Facebook page at facebook.com/newwestminster, and at SeeClickFix.com.

511 Royal Avenue, New Westminster, B.C. V3L 1H9 | Ph. 604.521.3711 | Fx. 604.521.3895 | www.newwestcity.ca

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Pooni funds student award Gary Pooni believes in paying it forward— and in paying it back.

Born and raised in New Westminster, Pooni is passionate about the city and the institutions which make it strong, including Douglas College. To that end, Pooni recently established a $1,000 award at Douglas.

The award is aimed at students taking the New Venture & Entrepreneurship course in the Faculty of Commerce & Business Administration, reflecting Pooni’s own career as an entrepreneur and major promoter of New Westminster.

Pooni is president and senior planner with Brook Pooni Associates, an urban planning and development consultancy that’s played a key role in the revitalization of the city.

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Come to River Market for the Winter Festival this weekend The recent cold snap may be over, but River Market will be celebrating winter over the weekend with its 2nd annual Great

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On Saturday the food court will be alive with all kinds local edible goodies at the

Royal City Farmers Market, as well as local crafters displaying their wares at the Artisan’s Fair. Both run from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

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You’ll be able to work up an appetite for your poutine treats by taking a workshop celebrating Canadian music and dance at the Music Box Music

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2014 Nissan Rogue is the newest entry The dimensions of this new Rogue are to the fastest growing segment in Caa bit of an optical allusion, as it looks nadian auto market – the compact SUV. much bigger than the outgoing model The sales leaders are the Ford Escape, but, in fact, is 25mm shorter. Yes, the Honda CR-V, Toyota RV4 and many, width and height have increased but many others. There is no mistaking this small SUV looks longer because the why these products have become so wheelbase has been stretched to make popular. They offer room for a family of rom for an optional third row of seats. four, with a high seating position that drivers and passengers like, plus plenty Inside of room for cargo and a price that’s not Nissan has done a good job of delivering too outlandish. a pleasant looking dash with the feaThe fact that these station wagon-retures people really want. Just because placements have become so popular this isn’t a mid-sized SUV, doesn’t mean is also the dramatic that Canadians don’t improvement in fuel want the finer things. economy these companies The middle SV trim will have been able to achieve. be the most popular due No longer does a family to 17-inch alloy wheels, have to give up huge fog lights, heated seats, dollars on fuel to drive a power driver’s seat and small SUV. a huge panoramic moon And what makes this roof for $26,748 in FWD new Nissan Rogue so The objective and $2,000 more in AWD. interesting is the level of To get the three-row with this new Rogue refinement and capability version the SV needs for up to seven passengers was to be noticed to be equipped with over three rows of seats. and provide a level the $2,050 Family Tech To test this new entry, Package which might of refinement and Nissan held its launch be worth the stretch event in and around Mont creature comforts that because it really does Tremblant, Que., getting the competition isn’t amp up the goodies. They a real taste of sub-zero, include the third row of providing winter, Canadian driving. seats that makes this a

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7-passenger SUV. Granted, the third row is tight but perfect for those occasional times when extra family members are in town. In addition, this package includes navigation, a 7-inch touch screen monitor, power lift gate, blind-spot detection system, and lane departure warning system. These really are premium features found only in luxury SUVs just a few short years ago. Unfortunately, the top SL trim is only available in a two-row 5-seat configuration because

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Drive As hard as it might be to believe, this new, larger and slightly heavier (49kg) Rogue is actually more fuel-efficient than the last model. They were able to improve the economy by 18 per cent through the introduction of a new continuously variable transmission (CVT), aerodynamic tricks, and letting the carried-over engine breathe a bit better.

Still rated at 170hp, the 2.5L 4-cylinder engine does a good job in city driving, thanks to the gearing of the new CVT but can seam a bit underpowered for higher, passing manouevre on the highway. Overall, the person filling the new Rogue up with fuel will welcome this balance of efficiency and everyday drivability.

As part of the winter driving experience, I drove on an ice course in Macaglisse, Que., to highlight the vehicle’s stability system and the Active Trace Control feature. On the first run, through the twisty, sheer ice roads the entire system was shut off. As I crested a hill, then made a hard right turn, the Rogue slid all

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On the second run, with the advanced systems on, the same road was almost uneventful. The stability and traction control kept the wheels from spinning but the Trace Control System provides just a slight amount of brake force to the inside wheels to help the Rogue navigate the sheet ice with confidence.

Verdict The objective with this new Rogue was to be noticed and provide a level of refinement and creature comforts that the competition isn’t providing.

The pricing is fantastic, especially the middle SV models. The larger interior dimensions will always be welcome, as buyers like to get more for their money, but it is still small and efficient enough for city buyers.

Go to drivewayBC.ca to submit your answer.

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Burnaby-New Westminster Newcomers and Friends Club: Club welcomes women who are new to the area, as well as longtime residents. Meet women of all ages and cultures to make new friends. When: Dinner meeting the second Wednesday of each month plus various events including book club, craft group, social Saturdays, etc. Info: Jocelan Caldwell, 604-520-3646.

Fraternal Order of Eagles: Aerie No. 20 New Westminster hosts a fundraising meat draw, sponsored by Thrifty Foods.

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Where: In the green portable facing Seventh Avenue, 1010 Hamilton St. When: Thursdays and Fridays 9- 11 a.m. (Note this program is closed when the school is closed).

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More than half of B.C. residents admit their work-life balance is out of whack, according to a new poll

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The online survey found 55 per cent of B.C. respondents said work definitely or probably takes precedence over their lifestyle, while just 31 per cent called their work-lifestyle balance “perfect.”

“The survey clearly shows that the era of the 9-to-5 job is unquestionably over,” Insights West vice-president Mario Canseco said.

More than two thirds of those polled reported having to stay

late at work in the last six months and 42 per cent said they had to work from home at night.

Around 40 per cent also said they’ve had to miss another engagement due to work, work from home on a weekend, take a work-related call on the cellphone while with family or friends, or reply to an email.

Only 15 per cent of employed B.C. residents did not endure any of those problems in the last six months, the poll found.

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Family time topped the list of things that are pushed aside for work, at 32 per cent, followed by health (25 per cent), leisure (19 per cent), pleasure (17 per cent) and spirituality (six per cent.)

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Beautiful views and homes at Tate on Howe

By Kerry Vital

Bonds Group of Companies is bringing a touch of style to Vancouver with their new condominium development, Tate on Howe, that offers not only gorgeous one- and two-bedroom homes but also an amazing collection of amenities and an incredibly convenient location.

The 40-storey tower will maximize water and city views, with huge windows designed to let the light pour in.

“Tate on Howe has been designed to capitalize on the

breathtaking views the Vancouver skyline has to offer,” says Tracy McRae, vice-president of development for Bonds Group of Companies.

Inside, you’ll find high ceilings (8’6”, with 9’ on the 34th floor and above) and spacious floorplans designed for comfortable living. The kitchens are fit for a chef, with imported European cabinetry systems by Eggersmann, chic polished-edge quartz countertops and a dramatic iridescent mosaic tile backsplash.

The luxurious bathrooms hold their own Eggersmann European cabinetry, complemented by quartz countertops

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and a deep full-size soaker tub. Select homes feature separate showers and his-and-hers sinks in the ensuite.

Homeowners will have access to the Tate Clubhouse, an amenities space that spans over 11,700 square feet and holds a fireside lounge and library with over-height ceilings, social room with a chef ’s kitchen and formal dining area, fitness facilities, a billiards room, 12-seat surround sound theatre and business facilities such as a meeting room and conference room. There will also a terrace garden on the fifth floor with a water feature and sheltered courtyards.

Residents will also be part of High Street of the Arts, a 10,000-square-foot art space dedicated to the CIty of Vancouver.

Tate on Howe is within walking distance to night life, shopping, dining, entertainment, and the beaches, marinas and seawall at Stanley Park. You’re also close to transit via the Canada Line.

Homes at Tate on Howe start at $268,000. For more information, check out www.tateonhowe.com, call 604-5688283 or visit the presentation centre at 100-1265 Howe Street, open daily except Fridays between noon and 5 p.m.

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Portrait Homes’ Hampstead in Maple Ridge was the recipient of the Georgie Award for Residential Community of the Year and Best Landscape Design, above.

Georgie Award winners take home the gold

By Kerry Vital

Taking home a little golden statue isn’t just for Oscar winners. On Feb. 1, British Columbia’s best residential builders, renovators, designers and marketers were honoured with their own golden prizes at the Georgie Awards.

The Georgie Awards are presented by the Canadian Home Builders’ Association of BC,

and recognize the best of the best in B.C.’s residential home construction industry.

“The excellent work from the winners – and indeed all the finalists – demonstrates that B.C. is truly the leader when it comes to innovative design and quality construction,” says CHBA BC President Rob Capar.

This year’s gala ceremony took place at the Vancouver Convention Centre West, emceed by broadcaster Wayne Cox. Among this year’s big winners was Portrait Homes, who took home five awards.

“We have an incredibly talented team that design and build great homes in fantastic communities,” says Robert Grimm, principal at Portrait. “I couldn’t be more proud of our team for their continued dedication and commitment to being the best they can be!”

Portrait was honoured with the Customer Choice Georgie Awards, as well as the awards

for Single Family Production Home Builder of the Year and Residential Community of the Year and Best Landscape Design for Hampstead in Maple Ridge.

“Potential home owners can be confident in purchasing a Portrait home,” says Grimm.

“We are dedicated to looking after our home owners the way they deserve to be looked after.”

Adera Development Corporation also went home a winner, with awards for Best MultiFamily Low Rise Development for Sail at the University of British Columbia and MultiFamily Home Builder of the Year.

Solterra Developments was also wellrepresented at the Georgies, with their awards for Best Project Identity, Best Multi-Family Kitchen – New and Best Interior Design Display Suite – Single-Family or MultiFamily, all for Keefer Block in Vancouver.

Talisman Homes took home the Best Single Family Home up to 2,000 Square Feet under $500,000 for their home at Tsawwassen Springs, while first-time winner Saiya Developments Ltd. received the Best Single Family Home over 2,000 Square Feet under $750,000.

Among the renovators honoured at the Georgies was Shakespeare Homes for Best Residential Renovation over $800,000 for their Mountain Highway project in North Vancouver and reVISION Customer Home Renovations for Best Residential Renovation $500,000 to $799,999.

In two of the more exciting categories of the night, Atira Women’s Resource Society won the awards for Best Innovative Feature and Best Environmental Initiative, both for their development built out of recycled shopping containers. Located in the Downtown Eastside, the homes provide safe, affordable housing for women in the neighbourhood.

For a full list of winners and finalists, visit www.georgieawards.ca.

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WE ARE METRO TOWN LIVE LARGE, INSIDE AND OUT At 48 storeys, 4670 Assembly Way is the tallest tower at Station Square, featuring bold architectural design outside and well-appointed contemporary layouts inside.

With almost 100,000 square feet of private green space stretching one city block, the building’s elevated amenity features a tranquil fitness pavilion, reflecting pool, and large indoor/outdoor entertaining areas. 4670 Assembly Way sits above Restaurant Row, and the cafés and stores of Silver Drive – the best of Metrotown at your doorstep.

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CONCRETE & PLACING

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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 ALL Boarding, Taping, Framing, Textures, Painting & Dump removal Free Est. G.B. (604)512-7636

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 288

HOME REPAIRS

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

BB22202203

Keith St - Marine Dr, Buller Av - Gilley Av

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BB22202205

Rumble St - Portland St, Gilley Av - Hedley Av

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

BB22202212

McKee St - Carson St, Royal Oak Av - Macpherson Av

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

Local & long distance Movers

263 EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE

www.brothersmoving.com

BB22202219

McKee St - Patrick St, Macpherson Av

BB22502511

Berwick St - Bryant St, Dufferin Av - Waltham Av

BAJ EXCAVATING DEMO, Sewer, storm, drainage, remove concrete & blacktop, old house drainage.

Call 604-779-7816.

BB23103101

Canada Way - Gordon Av, Sperling Av - Haszard St

272

FIREPLACES

FIREPLACE & CHIMNEY PROBLEMS?

BB23103104

Burris St - Stanley St, Malvern Av - Lambeth Dr

BB23103105

Burris St - Morley Dr, Canada Way - Buckingham Av

BB23103109

Donovan Av - Canada Way, Rayside St - McCarthy Crt

BB23203203

Stanley St - Berkley St, Canada Way - 6th St

BB23203206

6th St - Lakefield Dr, Reigate Rd

BB23203208

4th St - 6th St, Goodlad St - Elwell St

F.D. Fireplace Doctor

For more info call 604.436.2472

604-596-6790

* Fireplace & Chimney Leaks * Smoking * Drafts * Damper Replacements * Odors * Odd Jobs

* Inspections

help@fireplacedoctor.com

NEED EXTRA

CASH?

24 Hours Over 30 years BBB

LOOKING FOR WORK?

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS Gutter & Roof Cleaning since 1982.

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

ROUTE# BB23813804 BB23813805

BB23823860

Holdom Av - Fell Av, Hastings St - Frances St

BB23823863

Kensington Av - Sperling Av, Frances St - Carnegie St

BB23903906

Beta Av - Delta Av, Brentlawn Dr - Ridgelawn Dr

BB24004001

Boundary Rd - Macdonald Av, Frances St - Georgia St

Gilmore Av N - Carleton Av N, Edinburgh St - Eton St

BB24204205

Glynde Av, Pandora St - Harbour View Rd

BB24204207

Ranelagh Av - Grosvenor Av, Grosvenor Cr - Pandora St

BB24204211

Ellesmere Av - Holdom Av, Pandora St - Bessborough Dr

But Dead Bodies!!

20 YARD BINS AVAILABLE We Load or You Load !

604.220.JUNK(5865) Serving Metro Vancouver Since 1988

AFFORDABLE MOVING www.affordablemoversbc.com

$45/Hr

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

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

Install Doors & Windows, Painting & much more.

All work Guaranteed.

Competitive rates.

Call Mike 778-867-0841 HOME IMPROVEMENTS Carpentry, painting, drywall, tiles Quality work - reasonable price Martin 778-355-5840

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

533

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

560

REAL ESTATE

329 PAINTING & DECORATING www.paintspecial.com 604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley Running this ad for 10yrs

PAINT SPECIAL 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.

JUNK REMOVAL By RECYCLE-IT! 604.587.5865

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

604-572-3733

www.tkhaulaway.com

372

SUNDECKS

627

827

VEHICLES WANTED

Model T or Model A Pickup truck body in fairly good shape wanted.

Motor not necessary but needs to be on wheels. Cash! 604-576-0181

845

639 REAL ESTATE SERVICES

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

The Scrapper

• DIFFICULTY SELLING? •

Difficulty Making Payments?

No Equity? Penalty? Expired Listing?

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

700

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

374

TREE SERVICES

PLUMBING

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

706

APARTMENT/CONDO 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

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

PETS 477 341

POWER WASHING since 1982.

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

PRESSURE WASHING

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

PETS

ADORABLE PUPPIES -sm. breed & X’s. Vet Check, Deworm, Shots. $350+ Ready To Go (778)545-0311 CANE CORSO MASTIFF - pure bred pups, shots, dewormed, vet checked. $1000: Call 604-826-7634 CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866 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’S - Reg’d microchipped, cert. of pedigree, health records, shots, dewormed, paper trained, $595. 604-353-8750 charlesfoyers@gmail.com

604-218-3064

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

For more info call 604.436.2472

GL ROOFING. Cedar/Asphalt, Flat roofs, WCB Clean Gutters - $80.

604-240-5362. info@glroofing.ca COMPLETE Roofing Ltd. Repairs & gutters, all roofs. WCB, BBB, Reas guaranteed. Sr Disc. 604-725-0106

#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

COQUITLAM

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

All your carpentry needs & handyman requirements.

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

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

RENTALS

Specializing in • Concrete • Forming • Framing • Siding

An easy way to earn extra money!

Be part of a great team!

MISC. FOR SALE

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

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

• Additions • Renovations • New Construction

or email circulation@burnabynewsleader.com

MEDICAL SUPPLIES Auto Financing 1.800.910.6402

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

Best in every way! 604-721-4555.

All Aspects of Construction

MOON CONSTRUCTION BUILDING SERVICES

FERTILIZERS

GET the BEST for your MOVING we are Licensed & Insured 24/7 Seniors Discount. 778-773-3737

CUSTOM DESIGN AVAILABLE

Call 778-686-5866

AUCTIONS

FEBRUARY 22nd @ 11AM - Burnaby Restaurant Equipment Auction- 2 Closed Pizza Shops, Closed Gelato Shop, Closed Bakery, Closed Restaurants. www.KwikAuctions.com for preview video & pics, auction catalogue.

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604-537-4140 778-230-4150

LUNN CONSTRUCTION *FOUNDATION *FRAMING *FINISHING

Renovations Welcome

AUTO FINANCING

WALK-IN BATHS & SHOWERS Save $$ Enjoy bathing again! 866404-8827 www.aquassure.com

LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE

338

Ingleton Av - Gilmore Av, Napier St - Graveley St

BB24104103

Hauling Anything..

Call 604-720-0931

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

FULLY INSURED

BB24004005

bradsjunkremoval.com

BROTHERS MOVING & DELIVERY

604-461-0999

One Call Does it All

810

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

MOVING & STORAGE

$2500 FURNACE $725 HWT Licenced-Bonded-Insured

287

PETS

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

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

Holdom Av - Woolwich Av, Sumas St - Broadway Fell Av - Kensington Av, Winch St - Halifax St

RUBBISH REMOVAL

REPAIR & INSTALL

BOUNDARIES Woolwich Av - Kensington Av, Sumas St - Lougheed Hwy

BB23823859

356

NATURAL AIRFLOW HEATING LTD.

CARRIERS NEEDED FOR UPCOMING ROUTES IN

TRANSPORTATION

MALE WESTIE. Top of the line pup.

Registered, email for more info.

Video avail. $795. 604-353-8750 charlesfoyers@gmail.com

284 HEAT, AIR, REFRIGERATION

LEADER

NORTH BURNABY

477

509

Check out bcclassified.com Help Wanted - Class 130

We’re looking for carriers!

Deliver newspapers on Wednesdays & Fridays

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

ELECTRICAL

Ewart St - Patrick St, Buller Av - Gilley Av

An easy way to earn extra money!

Be part of a great team!

320

PETS

MALE POMERANIAN registered, micro-chipped, all health records, video avail. $795. 604-353-8750 charlesfoyers@gmail.com

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

BOUNDARIES

or email zchecker5@burnabynewsleader.com

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

If I can’t do it It can’t be done

ROUTE#

BB22202217

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

FEMALE PEKINGESE top of the line pup, reg’d. Email for more info.

Video avail. $795. 604-353-8750. charlesfoyers@gmail.com FEMALE YORKIE - Micro-chipped Reg’d, cert of pedigree, video avail. health records. $795. 604-353-8750 charlesfoyers@gmail.com

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HOMES FOR RENT

$2200 / 4br - 1800ft² - **WHOLE HOUSE AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY**4 BED 2 BATH** MOUNTAIN VIEW (burnaby north) Close to transit, shopping, schools (public/private/SFU) and easy highway access. Located in Cariboo Heights.

Mountainviews. secure parking.

Large rear yard. Quiet neighbours.

Sorry no pets, no smoking and no sublets For appt call Jessie 604897-3848

750

SUITES, LOWER

BURNABY 3053 Douglas Rd 2 bdrm ste, garage, NS/NP Incl W/D. $850+utils. Mar1. 604-765-4912 BURNABY, N. 2 Bdrm in brand new hse. Incl lndry, a/c, rad heat. Next to bus, cls to SFU. N/P, N/S. Avail now. $1200. Text/call 604-355-3810

752

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

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Creditors and Others having claims against the Estate of Cornelius Lindhout, formerly of 3811 Pine Street, Burnaby BC, Deceased, are hereby required to send particulars thereof to the undersigned Executrix, c/o Catherine and Kimberly Lindhout, 3811 Pine St. Burnaby BC V5G 1Z3, before March 8th, 2014, after which date estate assets will be distributed, having regard only to claims that have been received.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS Notice is hereby given that creditors and others, having claims against the Estate of Karl Llewellyn Johannesson, deceased, formerly of #2106 10 Laguna Court, New Westminster, British Columbia. V3M 6W3, are to send the particulars thereof to the undersigned Executrix c/o A. Katheryn Johannesson, 116 Summerhill Place, Kelowna BC V1V-1T7 on or before February 28 2014, after which date the estate’s assets will be distributed, having regard only to the claims that have been received.

A28 NewsLeader Friday, February 14, 2014