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Burnaby North Liberal MLA Richard Lee shows on a map the vegetable farm his grandfather co-founded on the Musqueam lands in Vancouver, after immigrating in 1913 and paying the $500 head tax. He is supportive of plans for the B.C. government to formally apologize for past legislation that discriminated against people of Chinese heritage.
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Richard Lee first learned about the head tax as a teenager in 1971. Today he’s the Liberal MLA for Burnaby North but back then, he was a recent high school graduate who had just immigrated with his parents to Canada after more than a decade of trying. A week after arriving, and meeting his paternal grandfather for the first
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before the legislative session ended to make way for the provincial election. Now Teresa Wat, the Minister Responsible for Multiculturalism, is taking the reins, but Lee continues to watch with keen interest. After all, his family’s presence in British Columbia started with his grandfather, Kwong Quai Lee. At age 24, Lee’s grandfather left his home in Zhongshan, China—now also known as Burnaby’s sister city— during the turbulent and unstable years after the 1911 Chinese Revolution that overthrew the “Last Emperor” Puyi.
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A Burnaby man has been charged with the assault of two women in Vancouver last fall that the victims claimed was due to their sexual orientation. The women were on a bus Sept. 18 when they kissed, which may have triggered a reaction in the male suspect, who had earlier boarded the bus in Burnaby, according to Metro Vancouver Crime Stoppers. When they got off the bus at East Hastings Street and Commercial Drive, the suspect followed them. Then, without provocation, he assaulted the women, punching one in the face. Several people came to help the women and chased the suspect, who fled. Photos of the suspect, taken from bus surveillance cameras, were published through Crime Stoppers which led to a number of tips helping Vancouver Police Department identify and arrest the suspect in November. The allegation that the assault was due to the victims’ sexual orientation is being reviewed by the VPD’s Hate Crimes Unit. Andrew Joseph Walko, 45, of Burnaby is charged with assault and assault causing bodily harm.
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City to keep tabs on derailment investigation Mario Bartel
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Burnaby council isn’t buying CN Rail’s explanation that a washed out beaver dam was responsible for Saturday’s derailment of seven cars on a coal train travelling through the Lougheed corridor just west of Cariboo Road. So it’s instructed city staff to monitor the ongoing investigation by the Transportation Safety Board into the cause of the crash that tipped three of the cars into Silver Creek. City manager Bob Moncur said the derailed cars spilled about a third of a carload into the protected stream that runs right next to the rail bed. A standard coal car carries more than 100 tons. Moncur said while most of the chunks of coal that spilled had been cleaned up, work to reclaim coal that sank into the creek bed is ongoing. Dealing with smaller particles and dust may prove more difficult, as much of it was swept into Burnaby Lake and on into the Brunette River by the fast currents created by heavy rain Friday night and Saturday.
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Saturday’s train derailment that spilled coal into Silver Creek, which is just upstream from a protected turtle nesting habitat at the east end of Burnaby Lake.
Streamkeeper Alan Dutton said Saturday he could see black water on the north side of Burnaby Lake. That concerned Coun. Nick Volkow, who said it was unacceptable that such a spill could impact Burnaby Lake after more than $22 million was spent
to clean it up. Mayor Derek Corrigan said he was suspicious that CN, which operates the tracks where the derailment occurred, was so quick to blame beavers. “I’m really taken aback that the railway could be surprised that there might be beavers near their
railway tracks,” said Corrigan. “They’re on our nickels. It’s hard to miss a national symbol.” Coun. Sav Dhaliwal, who lives near the derailment site, said a washed-out beaver dam isn’t “a good enough explanation. If the infrastructure wasn’t secure, then something was lacking.”
Coun. Pietro Calendino said while he used to see maintenance crews working on the tracks “every other day,” he’s lucky to spot them once a month during his regular travels between north and south Burnaby. Corrigan said Saturday’s derailment gives the city further ammunition in the quest by municipalities across Canada to get more information about goods that are being transported by rail through urban areas. Those calls gained urgency in the wake of last July’s rail disaster in Lac-Mégantic, Que., in which 47 people were killed after a train carrying crude oil crashed in the centre of town. And on Monday, more than 100 people who were evacuated in Plaster Rock, N.B. for a week when another train hauling crude oil derailed and caught fire, were finally allowed to return to their homes. “No matter what they tell you, accidents will happen,” said Corrigan, of federal assurances the rail system is safe. “Every one is a Lac-Mégantic waiting to happen.”
$5.2M in amenities from first Brentwood mall tower Plans call for 53 storeys Wanda Chow
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If approved, the first residential tower at the Brentwood mall site could generate $5.2 million in amenity funds for Burnaby city hall. The money would be in exchange for permitting bonus density to be built on the site.
The first phase of the redevelopment of the mall at Lougheed Highway and Willingdon Avenue is made up of three separate rezoning applications on eight acres of the 28-acre site, according to a city staff report. The first is for a commercial podium, underground parking and a civic plaza at the southwest corner of the
site. The first residential tower is proposed in the second rezoning application and is to be located at the southeast corner of Willingdon and Halifax Street. That tower is proposed to be 53 storeys above the commercial podium, with about 591 units, of which 300 “are being considered for purpose-built market rental units,” the report
said. The second residential highrise is being proposed for the northwest corner of Lougheed and Alpha Avenue. As for the money to be paid from the first tower, Shape Properties has submitted a letter to city hall requesting it consider using the density bonus funds for improvements to the plaza and to support
the rental housing, the report said. Using the funds for privately owned market rental units, “is not considered supportable in this circumstance,” it said. Staff recommend taking the contribution as cash, with its use in the plaza to be decided later as part of a more detailed review process. If the rezoning is
approved, 20 per cent of the total bonus density funds, or $1.05 million, will go into a city-wide housing account, with the rest deposited into a fund designated for future amenities in Brentwood Town Centre. Currently, the Brentwood fund sits at $10.3 million, while the city-wide housing account is at $8.3 million. twitter.com/WandaChow
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A new fitness centre scheduled to open in Lougheed Town Centre later this year is just the beginning of the process that will transform the mall site into a mixed-use area that includes residential towers, office and commercial spaces. Darren Kwiatkowski, the executive vice president of development for Shape Properties, the owner of the mall, said renovations to accommodate the 18,000-square-foot Steve Nash Fitness World will begin “imminently,” with opening scheduled for later this year. The fitness centre will have a new opening to the outside, as well as inside the mall, where it will be fronted by a string of smaller 1,000- to 2,000-square-foot stores. A number of existing retailers where the centre will be located have been moved to other areas of the mall or closed. Kwiatkowski said the re-imagining of the mall is a response to changing consumer behaviour. “You’re seeing a social shift in how people shop. Shopping is becoming more interspersed with your daily life.” That includes working out. And if people are going to the gym four or five times a week, said Kwiatkowski, that creates opportunities for retailers. In anticipation of this changing
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A string of empty storefronts on the second floor of change coming to Lougheed Town Centre. A number of retailers have closed or been moved to other locations in the mall to make way for a new 18,000-square foot Steve Nash Fitness World fronted by smaller store spaces. It’s the beginning of a transformation that will eventually include residential towers, office and commercial space and the largest transit hub outside of Vancouver.
dynamic, the mall has made a concerted effort to attract more convenience retailers like tea and bread shops. “They’re natural extensions of your daily life,” said Kwiatkowski. “It’s good for the vibe.” A large fitness centre will be an attractive amenity as the area transforms to include highdensity residential towers and offices, said Kwiatkowski. It’s also a good lure to get people to dodge the construction of the Evergreen SkyTrain guideway up North Road to the east of the mall, and the new transit hub being built at the south end of the property. Although, said Kwiatkowski,
so far the impact of that work has been minimal. “We haven’t seen a drop off at the shopping centre,” he said. “SkyTrain has been really good. They’ve done it a number of times and the process seems pretty dialed in.” When that work is completed, Lougheed Town Centre will be the converging point for two SkyTrain lines and the new regional bus service to the Fraser Valley, making it the busiest transit hub outside of Vancouver. “That’s driving future plans for the site,” said Kwiatkowski. “The way people live, how you can reach out from that location, is second to none.”
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Monday on a preliminary concept plan for the Lougheed core area which extends beyond Wanda Chow wchow@burnabynewsleader.com the mall site to encompass almost 25 hectares (just over 61 acres). The idea of redeveloping The concept plan calls for the Lougheed Town Centre mall and area to be transformed into a the surrounding area is getting a “vibrant, pedestrian-oriented, thumbs up from several transit-connected, mixedBurnaby council members. use neighbourhood “It’s very exciting to see comprised of different we’ll be turning another precincts, each with huge parking lot into an a distinct and unique urban environment,” architectural and said Coun. Pietro CALENDINO landscape expression,” Calendino. “When that said a city staff report. happens it’s always a In addition to indoor positive event for any city.” and outdoor shopping areas, As reported in the NewsLeader, the vision includes “cafes mall owner Shape Properties and restaurants, office space, Corporation, which also owns and high-density residential and is redeveloping Brentwood opportunities, all designed Town Centre mall, is planning a around potential new public massive makeover to Lougheed plazas, open spaces, and treemall which takes up almost 15 lined pedestrian streets.” hectares (37 acres) at the corner Council approved the of Austin and North roads. concepts as a starting point for Council was commenting a public consultation process
that will include an open house early this year. Coun. Dan Johnston said they want the public to let city hall and the developer know “whether this vision of Lougheed Town Centre is what the community is looking for and whether there should be tweaks.” Mayor Derek Corrigan stressed council has not yet made any decisions and it is “critical” the public bring forward its ideas and suggestions for the area now during the planning process. “Anytime we’re taking an old-fashioned mall and we’re translating it to an urban centre it is a very, very exciting time for everyone,” Corrigan said. “There are massive benefits to be gained for the surrounding community, not just in increased property values but in the amenities that will be offered close to home.”
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Apology overdue The province wants us all in on the apology it plans to make to B.C.’s Chinese community for a litany of historical wrongs imposed on it by past B.C. governments. In crafting the wording of the apology, the provincial government is holding seven forums across B.C. to gather public input, including one in Burnaby, and the minister responsible for making the apology, Theresa Wat, says she wants all British Columbians to participate. The apology is a long time coming. Despite the contribution Chinese people made to building this country, they were treated as less than second-class citizens by many, including many in the general public, numerous businesses and the provincial government. More than 100 pieces of discriminatory legislation and regulation against the Chinese community were passed in the 1800s and early to mid1900s, including restrictions on employment, voting, ability to hold public office and land ownership, as well as exorbitant taxes based on ethnicity and restrictive licensing and regulation. Chinese people were not even allowed full citizenship until 1947. But, for many, the racism did not stop then. So, it’s fitting that the community should be asked to provide input into the apology the province plans to make. What’s needed now is to hear clearly from the Chinese community itself about what it expects in terms of an apology. Throwing it open to the public in 2014 may generate helpful input but it should not be allowed to blunt the apology with the excuse that the sins of the father should not be put on the son. B.C. needs to step up and address its racist past. —Kelowna Capital News
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BCA opposition an endangered species This is a municipal election year, not that many Burnabyites will notice, considering only 23.3 per cent of registered voters showed up the last time in 2011. At some point in 2014 it would be good for the city if a credible challenger to the Derek Dynasty, errr, the Burnaby Citizens’ Association emerged. Mayor Derek Corrigan’s little club has swept the last two civic elections. Along with him being elected by a wide margin to lead the city, the BCA also took all eight council and all seven school trustee positions in 2008 and 2011. That’s unprecedented in B.C. politics. The party’s outright domination makes the dynamic dynasty of Wayne Gretzky’s Edmonton Oilers appear diminutive. At least the Oilers had some semblance of competition. The BCA has none, at least not to cause concern to the party’s reign. Now, there’s nothing really wrong in the Kingdom of Corrigan. Burnaby continues to trot along quite nicely both financially and in terms of
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services delivered. Bright new buildings like the spectacular Edmonds Community Centre are welcome additions, as is the brand spanking new recycling depot. Development is not just occurring at a trotter’s pace but with the speed of a galloping thoroughbred, especially in Metrotown and Brentwood with some intriguing plans in the works for the Lougheed mall area. Save a pit bull here (city hall) and an anti-homophobia policy (school board) there, nary a negative word is spoken about the city’s governance. That’s saved for Corrigan’s missives aimed at senior levels of government. (The vast majority of his blasts are on target and well deserved.) Corrigan’s clique has been
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Secretariat-esque in leaving its opponents in the dust the last few elections. They would appear to have kicked up so much dirt behind them they have buried their main competitor Team Burnaby six feet under. Nary a word has been spoken by the likes of Lee Rankin or mayoral candidate Tom Tao since the campaign ended. They may have come to the conclusion it’s unhealthy to keep hitting their heads against the BCA wall. Going up against the juggernaut has certainly been injurious to their wallets. Who could blame them if their appetite for mounting a doomed attack for a third time isn’t there. In 2008, three others broke from Team Burnaby—Gary Begin, Garth Evans and Barbara Spitz—to mount a joint campaign calling themselves Independent Voices. To have a chance at getting elected it’s best for a candidate to have been part of the process at city hall in some capacity. The problem in 2014 is no one fits that description because the BCA runs a closed shop and to do it from outside would
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Application to Participate in National Energy Board Public Hearing for Trans Mountain Pipeline ULC Trans Mountain Expansion Project The National Energy Board (NEB) has received an application from Trans Mountain Pipeline ULC for approval to construct and operate the Trans Mountain Expansion Project (Project). Description of The Project The Project would expand the existing Trans Mountain pipeline system located between Edmonton, AB and Burnaby, BC. It would include approximately 987 km of new pipeline, new and modified facilities, such as pump stations and tanks, and the reactivation of 193 km of existing pipeline. There would also be an expansion of the Westridge Marine Terminal. New pipeline segments would be added between Edmonton to Hinton, AB, Hargreaves, BC to Darfield, BC and Black Pines, BC to Burnaby, BC. Reactivation of existing pipeline segments would occur between Hinton, AB to Hargreaves, BC and Darfield to Black Pines, BC. The application can be found on the NEB website. Participation in NEB Hearing The NEB will determine if the application is complete and if so, it will hold a public hearing. Those who wish to participate in the NEB hearing must apply to participate. Applicants must clearly describe their interest in relation to the List of Issues for the hearing, which is on the NEB website and included in the application to participate. Those who are directly affected by the proposed project will be allowed to participate in the hearing and those with relevant information or expertise may be allowed to participate. The application to participate is on the NEB’s website at: www.neb-one.gc.ca select Major Applications and Projects then Trans Mountain Pipeline ULC - Trans Mountain Expansion Applications to participate in the NEB Hearing are due on or before noon on 12 February 2014. Individuals and groups applying to participate must provide enough information for the NEB to decide whether participant status should be granted. Trans Mountain ULC has until 19 February 2014 to provide the NEB with comments on Applications to Participate and must provide a copy of its comments to those applicants to whom the comments apply. Applicants who received comments from Trans Mountain ULC about their Application to Participate have until 4 March 2014 to send the Board your response to Trans Mountain’s comments. Comments and Responses should be sent to the Secretary of the Board: www.neb-one.gc.ca, select Regulatory Documents then Submit Documents. CONTACTS Information on NEB hearing processes and participant funding is available at www.neb-one.gc.ca > Major Applications and Projects > Trans Mountain Pipeline ULC - Trans Mountain Expansion. If you require additional information, the NEB has appointed Ms. Reny Chakkalakal as a Process Advisor to provide assistance. Ms. Reny Chakkalakal Process Advisor, NEB E-mail: TransMountainPipeline.Hearing@neb-one.gc.ca Telephone (toll free): 1-800-899-1265
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Encouraged by people he knew from his home village who had already made the voyage across the Pacific, he arrived in Victoria. It took him years to pay back the money he borrowed to pay the $500 head tax. “People have told me at that time you could buy two house lots in Chinatown [for that amount],” Lee said, adding it was more than a year’s wages. But perhaps the greatest impact on the Chinese community was the Chinese Exclusion Act which between 1923 and 1947 barred new ethnic Chinese from entering Canada altogether. Lee’s grandfather returned to China to marry and had three sons, but when he could afford to bring them to Canada, the law forbade it. By the time the ban was lifted, when ChineseCanadians were also given the right to vote in 1947, only one son survived, Lee’s father. But after Lee’s father married, he could no longer qualify as a dependent, and government immigration policies further prevented his family from being reunited until 1971. By then, Lee’s grandmother had died. The family spent decades piecing together news of each other through visiting friends and neighbours, this being a time when long-distance phone calls were prohibitively expensive and writing was not an easy option. When asked what it was like to meet his grandfather after so many years, Lee choked back tears. “He worked so hard for the family,” he said, relating how his grandfather always sent money back to China to support those that depended on him. His grandfather, who died a few years later in 1974, was a farmer, co-founding Hong Kong Gardens vegetable farm on land leased from the Musqueam
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First Nation. Lee noted that First Nations and Chinese have historically had good relations, with many cases of intermarriage, likely because local Chinese men could not find Chinese wives due to the Exclusion Act. In 2006, the federal government formally apologized and provided compensation to original payers of the head tax or their spouses, which were few in number by that time. As for why the provincial government should also apologize, Lee explained there have been numerous bills passed in the legislature that discriminated against ethnic Chinese. Even the head tax was an idea of the British Columbia legislature which the federal government would not allow it to implement. Instead, Ottawa implemented it itself, eventually splitting the proceeds with Victoria. The province also pressured Ottawa to bring in the Exclusion Act, and by helping restrict the right to vote created “a whole series of consequences” including Chinese not being allowed to serve jury duty or work in professions such as law, medicine or dentistry.
Lee is personally not interested in any monetary compensation, but noted views on the issue vary widely in the Chinese community, and believes all should have the right to advocate for what they feel is appropriate. For him, what’s important is that all the wrongs be acknowledged and from there, plans should be developed to include this dark part of the province’s history in school curriculums and somehow preserve it in museums to educate the public and prevent history from repeating itself. “It’s the right thing to do.” • A community forum on the issue will be held Monday, Jan. 20, 2014 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Hilton Vancouver Metrotown, 6083 McKay Ave., Burnaby. Hosted by Multiculturalism Minister Teresa Wat, the forum will collect feedback from those affected to help create a “meaningful apology to B.C.’s Chinese community for historical wrongs … that all members of the legislature can support,” according to a provincial press release. Those unable to attend are encouraged to send their feedback to apology. consultation@gov.bc.ca.
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Burnaby city hall is planning to take one aspect of its antigraffiti program international with a joint mural project in partnership with a city in China. The proposed project would involve an art exchange between artists from Burnaby and Guiyang, in the province of Guizhou in southwest China, this year or next. The final project would be a pair of murals located in the two cities that would create a single image when put together, according to a city staff report. “The design will amalgamate the images of people, culture and environment from Burnaby and Guiyang into a cohesive image that shows our commonality and embraces our differences,” the report said. Burnaby city hall is currently looking for potential locations that have high visibility, easy access for painting and have experienced problems with graffiti in the past.
Murals have been a large part of the city’s anti-graffiti program, with five new ones installed last year alone. The artworks act as a deterrent as vandals are often reluctant to deface the work of artists. Overall, the program seems to be working, with the numbers of reported graffiti incidents down significantly from when the program started in 2007, according to the report. Between June 2007 and June 2008, Burnaby received reports of 203 graffiti incidents on private property and 504 on city property. In that same period in 2012 and 2013, the numbers were down to 126 for private property and 218 for city. Since the program’s start, there have been 836 bylaw notices sent to tenants and property owners ordering them to clean up graffiti, with 90 per cent resolved satisfactorily. To help those who are repeated victims of the vandalism, city hall organizes “community paint outs” where volunteers such as Burnaby Metrotown Rotary help paint over the graffiti. As for city property, the
number of incidents has increased from the year before, with bus shelters and light poles seeing the most vandalism, including acid etching of glass panels. Craft stores are being encouraged to again lock up their acid-etching products as they had been doing before, the report said. Burnaby also installed 15 anti-graffiti wraps on signal controller cabinets last year. Public utilities such as TransLink, Telus and Canada Post have also seen a drop in incidents against their Burnaby property since the program started, but after decreasing for a couple years BC Hydro’s numbers are back at 23 last year, the same level as in 2007. “Progress has been made for Hydro to be more accountable in the removal of graffiti on their property,” the report said. In addition to education on the issue, Burnaby is also working on increasing deterrence by working on development of a graffiti task force for Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley, with future plans for police to target chronic offenders.
Exempt your child from the FSA Dear parents, We work hard to give your children the best education possible. We celebrate with them when they master a new concept and help them think creatively when tackling a tricky problem.
But standardized tests like the Foundation Skills Assessment (FSA) in Grades 4 and 7 take away from those wonderful moments of learning. The FSAs do not count for marks, create needless stress for students, are expensive, and the much-delayed results do not actively support your child’s progress. The data is also misused to rank schools, which puts pressure on teachers to teach to the test, instead of to students’ interests and needs. That’s why teachers in Burnaby recommend you send a letter to your school principal requesting that your child be exempted from the FSA. A message from the Burnaby Teachers’ Association www.burnabyteachers.com
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This hi new Q50 llooks k great, has a wonderful interior, power to spare and solid handling dynamics. Zack Spencer
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2014 Infiniti Q50 challenges the old order Infiniti has had a bit of an identity crisis over the past year with a wholesale change in the way it names its products. Gone is the JX crossover, it’s called the QX60 now and the G 37 sedan has been replaced with the Q50 sedan. Q signifies for cars and QX for crossovers or SUVs. The outgoing G37 was already a very worthy on-road performer but a bit too simplistic in the inside. Now, Infiniti has taken things up a notch with the Q50, adding a dynamic look, sumptuous interior and class leading technology. Looks It could be argued that the current BMW 3 Series and Mercedes C-Class are a bit conservative, while this Q50 and the major competitor, Lexus IS, are much edgier. This is especially true with the front grille. The rest of the Q50 is nicely sculpted, with flowing lines and an almost elegant rear end. Sold as a base model, sport trim, all wheel drive (AWD), premium, and even a hybrid, there is a broad market for this sedan. Starting at $37,500 and ramping up to the AWD sport model at $49,950, there is a substantial discount with the Q50 when you compare it to a similarly equipped BMW. The base model comes with 17-inch wheels but most of the higher trim levels are equipped with 19-inch wheels. The car seen here is the AWD premium model starting at $43,400. Inside The Q50 centre console is very attractive with two screens placed for radio functions and the second for the
navigation ($1,400 option) opt for the AWD model, and backup camera. The which is a good choice way the lower screen is due to the higher level incorporated is first rate; of interior amenities. it looks like a high quality In addition, the Q50 is iPad that sits flush with the first car to have a the dash, while the higher steer-by-wire system screen is recessed for easier that is customizable and use in bright light. this system is optional Direct Adaptive The only problem with on the AWD models and Steering has its this system is the time it standard on the sport takes to boot-up when critics but for me, the versions of the Q50. you start the car over 30 Direct Adaptive Steering Q50 feels like it is seconds to access the radio has its critics but for an extension of the and other features. Most me, the Q50 feels like driver. people will buy the sport it is an extension of the model ($47,495) or the driver, moving through Zack Spencer premium trim ($43,400) to corners with ease and get heated leather seats, comfort with just the Bose stereo, backup camera with slightest movement of the steering around view cameras, and power tilt wheel. Handling is enhanced thanks to and telescopic steering to name a few a stiffer chassis and the rear suspenadditional features. The base model is sion has been adjusted. a price leader but expect to buy the The downside to equipping the Q50 premium model or above to get the with a V6 is the amount of fuel it car well equipped. In comparison, the burns in comparison to the turbo $53,800, 300hp BMW 335iS AWD is 4-cylinder offerings from the German much more expensive than many of the competition. Rated at 11.1L/100km in top Q50 trim levels. the city and 7.3L on the highway for the AWD equipped model. There is a Drive hybrid version available that drops the The latest trend is to include a turboconsumption down to 7.0L/100km in charged 4-cylinder engine as the base the city and 5.0L on the highway but power plant in most German compact it is a premium offering with a starting luxury sedans. This Q50 is bucking the price of $47,000. trend and sticking with the 3.7L V6
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Five fun coupes for singles So, you’re not married. That’s okay! You don’t have kids? No worries. You pretty much have the pick of the litter when it comes to buying a car. Why? Because you don’t necessarily have specific requirements that need to be met when selecting a vehicle. Meaning, you don’t need to consider having a large enough backseat to fit car seats, unless you want a big back seat for other reasons. Like, you have a dog that weighs as much as an adult. Or you don’t need four doors because you’re pretty much the only one going to be inside the cabin at any given time. Unless your profession requires you to haul around equipment or gear, you don’t have to buy a crossover, minivan, sedan or SUV if you don’t want to. That said, many singles I know decide to get something a little less “practical” in the grand scheme of things. Less practicality is usually spelled with five letters: coupe. So, to those individuals who are the alpha of their one-person wolf pack, here are a few coupes under $30K to consider.
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with the V6 has the option of a 6-speed automatic transmission. No matter how you slice it, you’re getting a great car. Better yet, it has a decent cargo capacity of 379L so you could easily dump your hockey gear inside. The interior is spacious and comfortable, and heck, it looks good.
Mini Coupe is loads of fun, but the Mazda MX5 may be better value.
VW GTI: Base MSRP $29,375
MINI Coupe/Roadster: Base MSRP $25,950/$28,900 With room for two, even the base model of MINI Coupe or Roadster is a hoot. Specs-wise, it has the least impressive engine of the lot (only putting out 121 horsepower,) but that can be overlooked because of its driving dynamics. It has one of the best manual gearboxes for a car of its size and has an abundance of pep. They’re not cheap, though. So it has that working against it in some regards. And you could argue that a Mazda MX-5 is a better value (you won’t be wrong) but it’s still loads of fun.
Honda Accord Coupe: Base MSRP $26,400 I’m starting off with the Accord because it’s a cool car. The current generation has so much going for it and definitely has developed more personality in the redesign. You have the option of two engines: a more economical 2.4L 4-cylinder or a more powerful 3.5L V6. Either way, you can get them equipped with a 6-speed manual or a CVT transmission. Only the EX-L Navi trim
For just over $20K, the Kia Forte Koup is a solid value. And it’s not a bad looking car either. Inside, the interior is well finished and isn’t cheap. Furthermore, you have many great standard amenities that come with the base model like 16-inch alloy wheels, fog lights, heated front seats, remote keyless entry, air conditioning and more.
The Kia Forte Koup delivers solid value for the sub-$20K price.
Dodge Challenger: Base MSRP $26,995 If you’re driving a Dodge Challenger, you’re getting noticed. You don’t even need to have the grunt and roar of the SRT’s 6.4L V8 HEMI to turn heads.
Inside and out, this two-door has style and power. The base SXT trim comes equipped with a 3.6L V6 and 305 horsepower.
The 3-door VW GTI is one of my favourite cars. The front-wheel drive, German engineered bundle of excitement has poise and pizzazz, along with a fabulous interior and a tried and tested engine. What’s great about the GTI is that it works for all ages. You could be 16 and driving it, or 60, and you’d still look good. You wouldn’t look out of place and people would give you nods of approval. Granted, the current generation is on its way out and the seventh generation (2014 model year) is coming soon. So if you want a killer deal on a 2013, now’s about as good a time as any. alexandra.straub@drivewaybc.ca
Off-road performance with on-road comforts The 2014 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid is on a quest, to get your family where you need to go on as little fuel as possible.
Traction control (TSC) and vehicle dynamic control (VDC) are standard on all models.
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The engine is a 2.5-litre 4 cylinder with a 15kw, power regenerating electric motor, powered by lithium-ion cells and a dual clutch system that transfers power from the electric motor and the engine. This system generates 250 hp. The transmission is Xtronic CVT (continuously variable transmission) The All-mode 4x4 I-system allows selectability between 2WD, Auto, or 4WD lock. An independent front strut and multi-link rear gives the vehicle a comfortable ride.
One of the biggest changes last year was the switch from bodyon-frame to a unibody construction. This reduced the overall weight, which makes a big difference in the fuel economy. The shape and design characteristics of this truck have changed, much smoother lines, and more aerodynamic. I remember the first Pathfinder introduced in 1986 and aimed at capturing some of the Toyota 4runner buyers. It looked promising but never completely took off. I think the focus was more on the off-road when it should have been more on-road with the ability to travel off-road. This version has done this, taking design cues and comfort from the Nissan Rogue and creating a larger crossover capable of transporting seven. In The Cab:
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edition. It came equipped with leather seats with 8 way power adjustability, 4 way power for the front passenger, EZ flex seating system with 2nd row 60/40 split fold-flat bench seat, and 3rd row 50/50 split fold flat reclining bench seat. The leather wrapped steering wheel is heated and is
Nissan’s thinking has ventured outside the box with the 2014 Pathfinder and has created something new. a nice feature. There is plenty of wood tone trim but it is not overdone, giving it a rich feel. Bose audio system with 13 speakers, AM/FM/CD, SiriusXM, auxiliary audio input jack, USB connection, streaming audio via Bluetooth, steering wheel mounted audio controls and speed sensitive volume control are just some of the comforts you will find in the Pathfinder Platinum. The around-view monitor uses
four cameras to create a composite image from above and displays it on the touch screen monitor. This helps show the vehicle’s position relative to the lines around the parking space and guides you in easily. Safety first:
Nissan’s advanced airbag system includes dual stage front airbags, driver and front passenger seat mounted side impact, and roof mounted curtain side impact airbags with rollover sensor.
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This vehicle does remind me of the Nissan Rogue. It is larger but feels very similar and that’s a good thing. I think Nissan is heading in the right direction with this vehicle. If studies show limited use off-road, then why spend money making this an off-road vehicle? It has the ability to drive down a gravel road or up to the ski hill but Nissan has made sure it is also as comfortable as a road car and as fuel-efficient as it can be. Verdict:
I think Nissan thought outside of the box on this one and was not afraid to start fresh and create something new. Sticker price:
S $29,998 S 4WD $31,998 SV 4WD $35,248 SL $35,698 SL 4WD $37,698 SV Hybrid $39,248 Premium Hybrid $42,098 Price as tested: $50,893 ian.harwood@ drivewaybc.ca
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TransLink vote could sway civic election outcomes Anti-tax candidates may win more power on councils
I’m proposing big tax increases to give TransLink more dough, I’d be very nervous about this election,” Bateman said. Jeff Nagel So far no question has been Black Press announced and Stone and Premier The outcome of this fall’s civic Christy Clark have sent mixed elections across Metro Vancouver messages about what they think it may be altered by holding the should be. promised TransLink referendum Mayors have said they first want at the same time, prompting an the province to reform TransLink unusual surge of voters aligned with governance to give them more one side or the other. control over spending priorities if Several observers say that’s a they are to support the referendum. strong possibility if the province “I know a lot of mayors don’t pushes forward with the plebiscite want to see it mixed up in a on new transit taxes that municipal election,” Delta could then dominate local Mayor Lois Jackson said. campaigning. But she said the timing is Transit riders could good and will spur better come out in force to vote voter turnout than the ‘Yes’ in the referendum, traditional 18 to 30 per cent moore potentially pushing prowhile also lowering the cost. transit candidates onto local Port Coquitlam Mayor councils. Greg Moore predicts it will be But more likely, some watchers difficult for residents to view the say, is a stampede to the polls of referendum as a vote on whether the anti-tax voters who want to pay no region needs more money for transit more for TransLink and will help and roads, rather than just a way elect conservative councillors and to castigate TransLink for various mayors as a byproduct of defeating shortcomings. the referendum. “That’s going to be a challenge for A Nov. 15 TransLink vote would people to separate those two.” boost the “notoriously low” turnout Metro mayors have opposed in civic elections, said political holding a referendum on transit analyst David Schreck, but he added funding, warning it will be sharply it might also sweep into power divisive. candidates similar to Toronto Coun. Most mayors wanted the province Doug Ford. to simply authorize a new funding “Usually the people who are source to raise billions of dollars for encouraged to turn out are the new rapid transit lines and improved people who are angry and upset and service. opposed, not the people who want They suggested an annual vehicle to pay more taxes to fund transit,” levy, a regional share of the carbon Schreck said. tax, a 0.5 per cent regional sales tax “And those are the ones who or regional bridge and road tolling. would be casting their votes for city But Bateman said there’s no way councillors and mayors and school the province will push through trustees.” higher transit taxes without a Jordan Bateman, B.C. director of referendum after having promised the Canadian Taxpayers Federation, one in the 2013 provincial election. said Metro mayors have themselves Doing so would infuriate voters, to blame for the timing because they he said, and no provincial politician were angry with the governmentwill forget their wrath after the BC promised referendum and failed Liberals’ botched imposition of the to reach a swift agreement with harmonized sales tax. Transportation Minister Todd Stone “No party wants to go through so it could be held sooner than the the HST broken promise scenario fall. again.” “If I was a mayor in a community twitter.com/jeffnagel where TransLink is not popular but
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B.C. pitches more mining investment Tom Fletcher
February. position that the mine Proponent Taseko could actually be built Energy and Mines Mines has filed a court in such a way as to Minister Bill Bennett action to protest the not contaminate Fish made a pitch to results of the federal Lake.” Toronto-based mining environmental review, Bennett rang companies to invest which the company the opening bell at in B.C. Tuesday, after says did not recognize the Toronto stock pressing Ottawa for the new mine design’s exchange and had approval of one of the use of a lined tailings lunch with 50 mining mine projects being pond located away and investment opposed by local from Fish Lake. executives, promoting aboriginal people. Bennett wouldn’t the projects that have It was Bennett’s comment on the court proceeded and the B.C. second trip to Ottawa action, except to say it government’s efforts to in as many months to is not yet resolved. open more. seek federal cabinet “We have tailings Production is to start approval of the New ponds that are this year at Red Chris, Prosperity copper constructed that do a $500 million copper and gold mine near not leach into adjacent and gold mine near Williams Lake. Bennett watercourses, and Dease Lake expected said in an interview that’s the central to employ 750 people. from Toronto Tuesday concern here from the The Roman coal mine he expects27720_GallopIn2Win_Ad_5.8125x8.93.pdf to have an federal panel,” Bennett near Tumbler Ridge 1 14-01-02 5:07 PM answer by the end of said. “So it’s been our is also set to start up
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this Arctos project that threatens to destroy our land and culture,” McPhee said. Bennett said the suspension is to deliver on an election promise to develop protection for the area, which the Tahltan call the Sacred Headwaters. The B.C. government paid $20 million to Shell Canada to cancel disputed coalbed gas leases in the region in 2012. But the government won’t do the same for the only approved coal mine project in the Klappan, Fortune Minerals’ Arctos Anthracite project, which the Tahltan oppose. Bennett emphasized that the suspension is temporary. tfletcher@blackpress.ca
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Pharmacy points ban survives first challenge Hearing set for drug loyalty rewards prohibition Black Press
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are inappropriate “kickbacks� that could unduly influence customer purchasing behaviour. The companies argued there was no evidence and only speculation that reward points might be a threat to the health of vulnerable patients. Chief Justice Christopher Hinkson rejected Canada Safeway’s claim it would suffer “irreparable harm� due to loss of revenue and customers to competitors if the loyalty points ban was allowed to remain in place pending the hearing. The court did not accept the big pharmacies’ claim that loyalty programs pose no threat.
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A newly imposed ban on issuing loyalty reward points on prescription drug purchases has survived the first stage of a court challenge launched by major pharmacy chains. Sobeys West Inc. and Jace Holdings Ltd. – parent firms of Canada Safeway and Thrifty Foods – had sought an interim court injunction suspending the ban but that was rejected last week by B.C. Supreme Court. A full hearing of the College of Pharmacists of B.C. bylaw prohibiting loyalty programs on pharmaceuticals begins Jan. 31. The two firms argued in part that the bylaw banning points issuance effective Dec. 2 was pushed through by smaller pharmacies that struggle to compete against the loyalty offers of big chains. The college has said loyalty incentives
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A new federal government study has found that diluted bitumen floats in sea water, except when it is mixed with some types of sediment, which can make it heavy enough to sink. The study used laboratory simulations of two common types of crude produced from the Alberta oilsands, and salt water tanks that approximated wave action. The behaviour of diluted bitumen in water was one of the key issues in the Northern Gateway pipeline hearings, which led to a recommendation in December that the twin pipeline from northern Alberta to oil tanker port facilities should be allowed to proceed. The federal government has funded an ocean-based study of spilled bitumen as part of its shipping safety program, launched in the 2012 budget and now labelled the “World Class Initiative.” There are no studies or records of actual diluted bitumen spills at sea available. The laboratory study by Environment Canada, Fisheries and Oceans Canada and Natural Resources reached two major conclusions: “Like conventional crude oil, both diluted bitumen products floated on saltwater (free of sediment) even after evaporation and exposure to light and mixing with water; “When fine sediments were suspended in the saltwater, high-energy wave action mixed the sediments with the diluted bitumen, causing the mixture to sink or be dispersed as floating tarballs.” The study also looked at the 2010 spill of diluted bitumen from an Enbridge pipeline rupture into the Kalamazoo River in Michigan, where the heavy oil was carried nearly 100 kilometres downstream and between 10 and 20 per cent of it mixed with sediments and sank. While floating oil is easier to recover, a study commissioned by the B.C. government last year found that the existing oil spill response system for B.C.’s north coast would only be able to recover three to four per cent of it. NDP critics seized on the finding that diluted bitumen sinks when combined with sediment. “There is no longer any doubt that the Enbridge Northern Gateway pipeline poses an unacceptable risk to northwest communities and the environment,” said NDP environment critic Spencer Chandra Herbert, who has been touring the region.
Deflation in B.C. prices B.C.’s consumer price index slipped into negative territory in November, partly due the repeal of the harmonized sales tax last spring. The price index in Vancouver was up slightly, but deflation in Victoria and other areas of the province produced a provincial average of -0.2 per cent for the month. Canada-wide, inflation was 0.9 per cent. The cost of restaurant food fell 4.4 per cent in November compared to the same month in 2012, Statistics Canada reported. The provincial average cost of health and personal care, including services where sales tax was removed, went down 3.1 per cent. There were average price increases in food purchased from stores, up 1.1 per cent, clothing up 1.3 per cent, transportation up 0.7 per cent and alcohol and tobacco products, up 1.7 per cent.
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Gilpin Badminton Club: Seeks new members aged 18 and up for recreational and competitive play. When: Tuesdays, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Where: Gilpin elementary school, Burnaby. Cost: $4 drop-in, $60 for yearly membership. Info: Linda, 604298-9059, or Jean, 604-420-3198.
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Burnaby International Folk Dancers: Learn folk dances from around the world in a friendly club environment. New dances taught every night; all levels welcome, no partner needed, $4 drop-in, first night free. When: every Tuesday night, 7 to 9:30 p.m. Where: Charles Rummel Centre, 3630 Lozells, Burnaby Info: 604-436-9475.
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English Conversation and Sing-along Classes: Burnaby Multicultural Society offers English conversation class and sing-along class. Anyone welcome for socializing, practising language skills and making new friends. When: Fridays, 2 to 4 p.m. Where: Burnaby Multicultural Society, 6255 Nelson Ave., Burnaby. Info: Carol, 604 431-4131 ext.27 or carol.ha@thebms.ca.
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Volunteers Needed: The Alzheimer Society of B.C. needs Burnaby volunteers who can facilitate monthly support groups for people who care for family members in various stages of dementia. It also needs administrative volunteers to handle a variety of office work. Info: Lori Kelly, 604-298-0780 or lkelly@alzheimerbc.org.
Burnaby South Stroke Recovery Branch: This club offers speech therapy, exercise sessions, caregiver support and various social activities for stroke survivors. When: Meets every second and fourth Friday of the month, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Where: Edmonds Community Centre for 55+, 7282 Kingsway, Burnaby. Info: 604-297-4400.
Burnaby Cactus and Succulent Society: N ew m e m b e r s welcome. When: Meets on the fourth Wednesday of the month at 12 p.m. (no meetings June to August or in December). Where: Bonsor Recreation Complex, Burnaby. Info: Pat, 604-921-7042. Th e A l p h a C o u r s e : A n opportunity for anyone to explore the meaning of life in a relaxed setting with friendly people. Join 10 evenings of interesting videos and discussions about life’s deepest questions such as, “Is there a God?”, “Why Am I here?” Free dinner, dessert and childcare (ages four to 12). When: Every Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. Where: Burnaby Alliance Church, 8611 Armstrong Ave., Burnaby. Info: alphabac.ca or 604-524-3336. ESL Conversation Circles: Burnaby Public Library welcomes English language learners to free drop-in gatherings where they can practice their English and meet people in a friendly, relaxed environment. Each week a librarian will lead a discussion on a variety of everyday topics. Adult learners must have some knowledge of English to participate in group conversations. Free. When: Tuesdays, 7-8 p.m. until April 30. Where: Bob Prittie Metrotown Branch Program Room, 6100 Willingdon Ave., Burnaby. Info: 604-436-5400.
Free Employment Workshops for Adults: Presented by MOSAIC. When: Thursdays, 1:30–3:30 p. m . W h e re : M e t ro t ow n Library, 6100 Willingdon Ave., Burnaby. To register, or for more information: 604-436-5400.
Seniors Choir: Long running, non-profit, fun senior’s choir seeks volunteer accompanist. When: Meets Saturdays at 10 a.m., performs Tuesday afternoons at senior residences and hospitals. Where: Confederation Senior Centre, 4585 Albert Street, Burnaby. Info: Maggie 604-565-4444. Heritage Uke Club: Organized by Gord Smithers (Guitarist for Deadcats, Swank, ReBeat Generation & Wichita Trip), learn to play the ukulele, beginners welcome. When: Mondays, 6-8 p.m. Where: Heritage Grill, 447 Columbia St., New Westminster. Cost: suggested $5 donation. Info: http://tinyurl. com/6uy9h4h.
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All in the details at Boffo Development’s Adagio By Kerry Vital
Boffo Developments is bringing hotel-style sophistication to South Surrey with its newest development, Adagio. With a variety of floorplans and amazing features, there are plenty of things that set the project apart, including an amazing community courtyard with trees, paths and garden plots. The one-, two- and three-bedroom homes are spacious and inviting, with nine-foot ceilings (15 feet on the top floor),
expansive windows and large terraces and patios. Boffo is known for high-quality work, but it’s one room in the home that really draws people in: the kitchen. The natural granite or quartz slab countertops are matched with a complementary backsplash. The under-cabinet and recessed lighting easily illuminates your tasks, and the stainless-steel appliances and 40-inch upper cabinets are perfectly situated. Large kitchen islands feature a wine chiller and tons of space for food preparation or casual dining.
NEW HOME DEVELOPMENT
The bathrooms are luxurious and soothing, with either an oversize shower with frameless glass enclosure or an oversize soaker tub/shower combination. The ensuite includes built-in shower niches and a radiant heated floor to make you feel like you’re entering an exclusive spa, a feeling only magnified by the custom suspended vanity and natural granite or quartz countertops, complemented by a matching backsplash. Residents at Adagio will find everything they can possibly imagine on their front doorstep. From dining at one of the delicious local restaurants to shopping at nearby Semiahmoo Shopping Centre, Morgan Crossing or Grandview Corners, nothing is out of reach. Leisure and recreation is also close by, with several parks, pools, arenas and clubs in the neighbourhood, as well as White Rock beach. On-site, homeowners at Adagio will find a residents lounge with chef ’s demonstration kitchen, double-sided fireplace, televisions, pool tables and a large garden and patio area. There is also a large fitness centre with a steam room. For more information, visit www.adagiobyboffo.ca or call 604-531-6659.
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Tate on Howe, a new 40-storey tower in downtown Vancouver, will be close to everything that the city has to offer, from the nightlife in Yaletown to the shopping and dining on Robson Street and entertainment on Granville Street.
Downtown living at Tate on Howe By Kerry Vital
Artistic downtown living has come to Vancouver with Tate on Howe, a new condominium development from Bonds Group of Companies that offers not only gorgeous one- and two-bedroom homes but also an amazing collection and amenities and a location that can’t be easily beat. “We’ve just begun offering homes to
the public and are very pleased with the response we’ve received,” says Tracy McRae, vice-president of development for Bonds Group of Companies. “Vancouver has a very competitive landscape and well-educated buyers; they know quality when they see it.” The exterior has been designed by Merrick Architecture, and will be a striking part of the Vancouver skyline. The 40-storey tower will maximize water and city views, with huge windows designed to let the light pour in. 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 any aspiring chef, with imported European cabinetry systems by Eggersmann, chic polished-edge quartz countertops and a dramatic iridescent mosaic tile backsplash. The stainless-steel appliances include a Miele gas cooktop and wall oven.
The bathrooms hold their own Eggersmann European cabinetry, complemented by quartz countertops and a deep full-size soaker tub. Select homes feature separate showers and his-and-hers sinks in the ensuite. “Each of our homes pair thoughtful design with artistic flair and will truly be an oasis in the city,” McRae says. Homeowners will have access to the Tate Clubhouse, an amenities space that 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. “Featuring four storeys and an open concept design, we are very excited to see how the City uses this space to improve the arts and culture opportunities in the city,” says McRae. “This dedication to the arts is a theme throughout Tate on Howe from the luxuriantly designed common areas to the smallest of details.” Tate on Howe is within walking distance to the night life in Yaletown, the shopping and dining on Robson Street, entertainment on Granville Street, and the beaches, marinas and seawall at Stanley Park. Homes start at $268,000. For more information, check out tateonhowe.com, call 604-568-8283 or visit the presentation centre at 100-1265 Howe Street, open daily except Fridays between noon and 5 p.m.
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THE BEST OF METROTOWN 48 more storeys of Metrotown’s most highly anticipated community are coming this April. 4670 Assembly Way is the next phase at Station Square – the very best of Metrotown. More shopping, more dining, more amenities, more transit options – everything at your doorstep: that’s what it means to live in Downtown Metrotown.
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FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS
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EDUCATION
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HELP WANTED
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TRADES, TECHNICAL
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TRADES, TECHNICAL
PERSONAL SERVICES 182
FINANCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS ...9-57 TRAVEL.............................................61-76
CARRIERS NEEDED
CHILDREN ........................................80-98
YOUTH & ADULTS
EMPLOYMENT .............................102-198
REAL ESTATE ...............................603-696
Deliver newspapers (2x per week) on Wednesdays and Fridays in your area. Papers are dropped off at your home with the flyers pre-inserted!
RENTALS ......................................703-757
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Black Press has an immediate opening for a digital sales specialist to monetize several highly successful online advertising platforms including LocalWork.ca. Main Duties: t Contact prospective customers as directed by the Manager for a range of Black Press Digital advertising opportunities. Primary contact will be via telephone & e-mail. t Maintain contact and call volumes through a CRM system. t Creativity is an asset. Qualifications: t The successful candidate will possess exceptional telephone marketing skills and will enjoy working in fast paced environment and have at least 2 years of direct selling experience. t This is a full time position based in Langley, BC. Black Press Offers Competitive Compensation, Benefits & Opportunities For Career Development. t Apply with resume to: Kristy O’Connor, Digital Sales Manager: koconnor@bpdigital.ca
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SURREY: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, hardwood floors throughout and new roof. $549,000. 604-575-5555.
CLEAN SPACIOUS SUITES Fully Renod 1 & 2 Bd Suites Centrally Located, 5 min walk to Metrotown Mall. On-site caretaker. Extra lg patios.
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GERMAN Shepherd pups blk & tan, shots, defleaed & dewormed. Parents to view. $550 (604)625-0082 GERMAN SHEPHERD Pups & young adults. Quality German & Czech bloodlines. 604-856-8161.
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GL ROOFING. Cedar/Asphalt, Flat roofs, WCB Clean Gutters - $80. 604-240-5362. info@glroofing.ca
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E.Burnaby- 3 bdrm, 1 bath, 1500 sq. ft, W/D, Fridge/Stove, incl., single car garage, storage rm., NS, $1650/m Avail Feb.1 604.540.6381
2007 MERCEDES. A luxury car like no other. This fully loaded Mercedes S550 4-Matic S class. Premium and comfort package includes - navigation, voice command, heated and cooled seats, power rear shades and blinds, premium sound system, panoramic roofs both front and rear. Absolutely has it all. Very clean inside and out. No accidents. 150,000 km. Asking $26,900 obo. Contact me via email for further information at:
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A28 NewsLeader Friday, January 17, 2014