July 16, 2014

ExplosivE dEvicE found downtown

page

5

lEtting drivErs sEt spEEd limits

page

6

local man wins granfondo

page

10

wEdnEsday

July 16 2014 www.newwestnewsleader.com

a new program will ensure all children starting school have success in sight.

See page A8

Pipeline route switch irks city Fears about impact of spill on Brunette Grant Granger

ggranger@newwestnewsleader.com

MARIO BARTEl/NEWSlEADER

a tradesman from atlantis rausch uses a mallet and chisel to clean one of the terracotta blocks from the facade of the historic trapp building.

Rebuilding Trapp facade, block by block Mario Bartel

photo@newwestnewsleader.com

When the first residents move into the new Trapp + Holbrook condos sometime next year, they’ll be stepping into a time warp that will take them back more than 100 years.

That’s because of the painstaking restoration work that is underway on one level of the new structure’s underground parkade to bring the terracotta facade of the historic Trapp building back to its original glory.

Four tradesmen from Atlantis

Rausch are uncrating almost bricks that comprise the core are 1,500 pieces of terracotta that repointed. were dismantled from the original Blocks that need to be repaired building and packed into storage so are patched and will be reglazed the gleaming new to as close to their residential tower original colour as could rise above possible.

Robert Fung, Salient Group Columbia Street.

Those pieces there is no other project Using mallets, damaged beyond in north america that is like chisels and brushes, this building. repair are recreated each piece is with new moulds. cleaned of its old Fortunately those mortar and debris that built up are few and far between, said Steven over the years. Stainless steel mesh Rausch, who’s supervising the is installed on the back of each restoration. piece to strengthen it and then the He traveled to Baltimore to find

CHOICEquotes

The Frame Shop

CUSTOM PICTURE FRAMING

Ward Ward

ESTIMATES ALWAYS ARE FREE | www.theframeshop.ca

121 Third Avenue, New Westminster | Est. 1946

604-521-0930 Advantage

please see OlD-WORlD CRAFTSMANSHIp, A3

I AM PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THE ADDITION OF MY ASSISTANT LICENSED REALTOR® CHRIS ALVES TO MY TEAM!

Simply the finest service, selection and quality! Master craftsman 35+ years.

By appointment. Call or email Peter Berger | info@theframeshop.ca

a supplier for a glaze that faithfully replicates the terracotta’s original colour.

The new pieces will be formed in the San Francisco area by Gladding McBean, a ceramics company that has been manufacturing architectural terracotta for buildings up and down the West Coast since 1875.

The process of restoring the Trapp’s facade actually began as the former department store was being demolished.

FIVE STAR SERVICE ★ OUTSTANDING RESULTS CALL FOR A COMPLIMENTARY MARKET EVALUATION & BUYERS CONSULTATION

Advantage

CELL 604.319.5593 ★ WWW.BRYNWARD.COM

Ward ★ Alves Licensed REALTOR®

Licensed REALTOR®

Assistant to Bryn Ward REALTOR®

SOLD: #94-935 EWEN. OFFERS PENDING: #3-7569 HUMPHRIES & #203-1280 NICOLA. FOR SALE: 262 HUME $617,800 HOUSE W/ SUBDIVIDABLE LOT!

$599,900

Kinder Morgan’s plans to run its proposed pipeline expansion close to the Brunette River has New Westminster council worried enough to hire a consultant to find out what the potential impacts might be.

City planner Mark Allison told council on July 7 that Kinder Morgan originally wanted to run the line north of Lougheed Highway with the Brunette River alignment as an alternate route. Now, said Allison, it’s the route the company prefers.

The Brunette River route is why the city was granted intervenor status by the National Energy Board (NEB) for Kinder Morgan’s application to twin its pipeline from Edmonton to Burnaby. Allison recommended hiring a consultant to review the potential impacts on the Brunette and Fraser rivers. In his report, Allison wrote, thanks to the Sapperton Fish and Game Club and other groups, “the Brunette River has see BRuNETTE, A3

A2 NewsLeader Wednesday, July 16, 2014

HOT DOGS IN CARS

CITYPAGE CENTURY HOUSE ARTS IN ACTION Join Century House artists, crafters, potters, quilters, painters and garden gals in a celebration of talent and creativity over a weekend of fun. Wander around outside Century House to enjoy a variety of art installations, music and the lovely gardens that enhance your visit.

Saturday, August 9, 2014 11:00 am - 5:00 pm Century House, 620 Eighth St • Engage with over 30 Century House artists displaying their work • New Westminster artist displays • Enjoy summer tea surrounded by creativity ($4.00) • Participate in a community art painting project (all ages welcome) Sunday, August 10, 2014 11:00 am - 5:00 pm Century House, 620 Eighth St • Engage with over 30 Century House artists displaying their work • New Westminster artist displays Presented as part of the New West Cultural Crawl For more information, please call 604-519-1066.

SUMMER EVENING WALKS Monday, August 18, 2014 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Meet at Lytton Square in Westminster Pier Park.

Join us for an evening walk with New Westminster Walks. The walk will be approximately 4 km in length, an hour in duration, and suitable to all walking levels. Walkers of all abilities are encouraged to come out, meet other enthusiastic walkers and get a little exercise at the same time.

Please dress for activity and in the event of rain, call 604-777-5100 to see if the walk is on.

UPCOMING

COUNCIL MEETINGS

There are many dogs every year that suffer heat stroke/heat exhaustion, or even death, due to the neglect of some dog owners who do not understand how severely a vehicle can heat up - even in a short period of time. For instance, when it is 25 degrees outside, the inside of the vehicle can heat up to 20 degrees hotter – that’s a scalding 45 degrees! Clearly, this would be a serious risk to a dog trapped inside.

Monday, July 21, 2014 No Meeting Please note that council meetings are now video streamed online at www.newwestcity.ca.

Dogs cool themselves by panting and sweating through their paws; if they are in a vehicle that is too hot, they are unable to do either of these as the air and the upholstery their paws are touching are too hot. Even a vehicle parked in the shade with the windows open is not sufficiently cool.

Heat stroke/exhaustion symptoms: • extreme heavy panting • excessive salivation • red tongue & lips red (eventually turning to blue) • signs of anxiety or staring • racing pulse • weakness/muscle tremors • convulsions/vomiting • lack of coordination • collapse, coma or death If your dog is exhibiting any of the above symptoms, act in the following manner: • remove from vehicle immediately to a shady cool spot • wet paws & dog with cool (not too cold) water • offer cool water to drink • take to veterinarian for further treatment • DO NOT USE ICE

If you know you are going out for the day and your dog has to be in the vehicle even for 5 minutes alone, we urge you to leave the dog at home – they will be much happier on a bed with a chewy toy or a nice treat.

LAWN SPRINKLING REGULATIONS Lawn sprinkling regulations are in effect annually from June 1 - September 30.

The intent is for watering to take place in the early morning hours, when demand is low and evaporation is minimal. The policy affects both residential and nonresidential areas, and the permitted watering hours are summarized below: Residential Addresses

Non-Residential Addresses

Even Addresses:

The animal shelter is full of cats looking for a home. We have kittens and cats of all ages, colours, and personalities!

Mon, Wed & Sat (4:00 am - 9:00 am)

Mon & Wed (1:00 am - 6:00 am)

Odd Addresses:

Viewing hours at 10:30 am - 3:30 pm, seven days a week (closed stat holidays).

Adoption fees are $160 for one cat and $200 for two cats going to the same household.

Tues, Thurs & Sun (4:00 am - 9:00 am)

Tues & Thurs (1:00 am - 6:00 am)

Both Even & Odd Addresses:

N/A

Fri (4:00 am - 9:00 am)

ADOPT A CAT

Please call us at 604-519-2008 or visit us at the Animal Shelter, 231 Ewen Ave. Find us at: www.newwestshelter.petfinder.com www.facebook.com/newwestshelter

WHAT DO YOU WANT FROM YOUR LIBRARY? The New Westminster Public Library is conducting an online survey to help guide their strategic planning process. The survey can be done in less than 10 minutes and all New Westminster residents who complete the survey are eligible to win an iPad Mini.

Visit www.nwpl.ca to complete the survey.

1.

Newly turfed or seeded lawns may be irrigated more frequently, provided a permit stipulating conditions are first obtained from the Engineering Department.

2.

Hand-watering of flowers, shrubs and vegetable gardens is not affected by the regulations at this stage.

3. Car washing using a hose equipped with a spring loaded shut-off device is permitted.

Your cooperation will help save water and reduce the risk of more severe restrictions. Remember, your lawn only needs about 1-inch of water (about 1 hour of sprinkling) per week to stay healthy.

If you require more information, please contact Engineering Operations at 604-526-4691. Thank you for your cooperation.

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

Wednesday, July 16, 2014 NewsLeader A3

Infocus

OPINION page 6 | LETTERS page 7 | SPORTS page 11

Tickling the ivories down by the Fraser Pianos on the Street project hits River Market boardwalk for the summer Grant Granger

ggranger@newwestnewsleader.com

Buskers balk at carting a piano to public spaces.

A keyboard maybe, but not a piano. This summer, though, there will be a piano sitting in front of River Market for anyone to play.

It’s there courtesy of the Piano Teachers Federation’s (PTF) Pianos on the Street project.

The New Westminster On-the-Boardwalk edition was launched next to the Wild Rice patio on Friday with some federation members tickling the ivories.

“It’s a beautiful place to be, it’s accessible,” said PTF founder Sean Pacey, whose

family’s Vancouver store Pacey’s Pianos supplied the instrument.

“You have a built-in audience. For pianists it’s important to have people see you play.

“In New Westminster I can’t think of a location that is more iconic.”

Pacey is hopeful people who haven’t played the piano in years will be inspired to plop themselves down on the stool and start playing.

Or for those that do play at home this is their chance to perform before an audience. Or even people who don’t know each other can play together, a scenario Pacey loves.

“It’s one of the beautiful things I’ve seen in my life,” said Pacey.

While he talked, Vashti Fairbairn played and Jennifer McLaren sang.

Fairbairn owns the Music Box academy on the River

GRANT GRANGER/NEWSLEADER

Vashti Fairbairn, owner of Music Box academy based in the River Market, plays the piano on the patio at River Market while her newest employee, Jennifer McLaren sings, on Friday. The Piano Teachers Federation has placed the piano there for the summer as part of its Pianos on the Street project where anyone can sit down at the piano there and play.

Market’s second floor and McLaren is her newest employee.

‘Old-world craftsmanship’

“It’s going to be really neat because you never know what they’re going

Brunette has recovered ⫸

⫸

from FRONT PAGE

As wreckers swung their mallets and wielded their crowbars in the back, Rausch’s team dismantled the terracotta facade piece-by-piece. Some of them weighed up to 1,000 pounds.

They photographed each block, catalogued it by number and graded it according to its condition.

A blueprint shows where each numbered piece belongs.

The restoration work is expected to take months.

As each piece is finished it’s placed in its proper position on a series of

NRYDMONTH A B E EVE LIVATURDAY

TS LAS

tables that wind through the partially finished parkade.

The reinstallation of the terracotta is expected to begin in September.

It’s time-consuming and costly work.

But it’s worth it, says Robert Fung, president of The Salient Group, the company that acquired the Trapp and Holbrook buildings in 2009.

The previous owners soured on the idea of rehabilitating and redeveloping the two buildings because of the huge investment required to bring them up to DAILY

3.95

$

DRINK SPECIAL WEDNESDAY

WINGS 35¢ with the purchase of a drink

DAILY

8.95

$

LUNCH SPECIAL EVERY SATURDAY

LIVE BAND

MARINE PUB 5820 SE Marine Dr 604 435-2245 www.marinepub.ca

1

PLACE 2013

NO COVER!

60” & 100” HD TVs

NEW MANAGEMENT! NEWLY RENOVATED SPACE!

modern standards.

“There is no other project in North America that is like this building,” said Fung, whose company has tackled similar projects on historical buildings in Vancouver’s Gastown area.

“It adds a lot of value to somebody’s home.”

Rausch said his crew works hard to honour the skill and artistry of the terracotta’s original crafters.

“You have pride in the old-world craftsmanship,” he said.

“If you don’t do this, then it dies.” twitter.com/newsleaderfotog

to play,” said Fairbairn, who has run across many ex-pianists.

“It happens every day. They say, ‘I wish I continued or persevered.

Or I wish my parents had never let me pull out.’ “ The piano Pacey supplied was painted Monday morning by two resident artists of the Community Living Society (CLS), Leslie Fehr and Mark Pacey, Sean’s uncle.

The society provides services and support to developmentally disabled adults.

Pacey said he almost came to tears when the CLS artistic director selected his uncle to be one of the painters.

The project has a video contest with prizes of up to $400 and a chance to play with the North Shore Symphony.

Recorded performances can be uploaded at www. supportpiano.com.

continued from FRONT PAGE

gone from being a biologically dead watercourse with no spawning fish in the mid-1950s to a recovering stream with thousands of spawning fish, including chum, coho and pink as well as steelhead and cutthroat trout. The river’s ecosystems are still fragile and the stream restoration work undertaken since 1969 could be easily undone in the event of a spill of chemicals.”

Council set aside $15,000 to hire the consultant.

“We’re not going to accept [the NEB’s change of route,],” said Coun. Betty McIntosh.

“We’re going to ensure, and a lot of other intervenors are going to concur, that we want full details before the process can proceed.”

Coun. Lorrie Williams said Kinder Morgan may consider the route more convenient and cheaper, but that’s not the way the city looks at it.

“This is very, very important. We struggled so hard to get this creek back to life,” said Williams. “Money is not the most important thing here, our stream is.”

The city will hold a public meeting in September and also consult with the community including the fish and game club, and New Westminster Environmental Partners.

newsroom@ newwestnewsleader.com

Correction The United Soccer League professional team that is proposed to operate at Queen’s Park Stadium starting in 2015 would be co-owned and operated by the Vancouver Whitecaps as well as New Westminster native Gary Pooni and his partner, land developer Ian Gillespie of Westbank Projects Corp.

Incomplete information appeared in the July 11 edition of the NewsLeader.

...by Accident We Meet and we’re there when you need us with over 67 years of award-winning collision repairs

ALL MAKES & MODELS

• Courtesy Cars • Lifetime Guarantee

FREE Mobile Estimates (WITHIN 30 KM)

FREE Mini Detail with Every Job

DONN DEAN METROTOWN

1 PLAC 2013E

Collision Repairs Ltd.

6919 Merritt Ave., Burnaby

604-434-7221 • www.donndeancollision.com

A4 NewsLeader Wednesday, July 16, 2014

Why Beltone?

In-Home Appointments

Have your hearing tested and your Beltone hearing aids demonstrated and dispensed in the comfort and convenience of your home. Call for an appointment!

BelCare Promise The Most Comprehensive Hearing Healthcare Plan in the Industry BelCare is our commitment to provide outstanding patient service. The BelCare plan covers every step of the hearing aid purchase process, guaranteeing the highest level of patient satisfaction.

Hearing Aids AS LOW AS

$109 Per Month ASK FOR DETAILS

Call today to book your FREE HEARING SCREENING

604-569-1162 Call

604-569-1162 f 604-569-162

In-Home appo

23% off

up to

You can arrange to have your hea & your hearing aids demonstrated ONcomfort HASTINGS in the and convenience of

Savings off MSRP. Cannot be combined with other offers.

Not 15, 2013 Not valid valid on on previous previous purchases. purchases. Expires Expires June April/01/2013 We have the lowest price, guaranteed... on premium digital aids.

“Helping the World Hear Better Since 1940�

The current statistics from the Better Hearin Is Your Child3776 Safe when Hastings St, Burnaby |that604-569-1162 Institute are one in six baby boomers have hearin loss and 3 in 10 of people over 65 have hearing loss; Grandpa Can't Hear?

(1 block east of longBoundary Rdseniors on south of Hastings) in their side 80's have greater than a 50% incidenc Finally!

Your

of hearing loss. However, keep in mind that these statistics don't tell the whole story. Almost everyone knows at least one person who has a hearing loss tha is affecting communications but resolutely refuses to

www.beltoneonhastings.com

awaited romantic weekend getaway with your spouse is

Wednesday, July 16, 2014 NewsLeader A5

POLICE BRIEFS

‘Unsophisticated’ explosive device found Downtown An explosive device found in Downtown New Westminster Thursday evening has the police asking for the public’s help.

The NWPD got a call about 7:30 p.m. saying there was a “pipe bomb” in the 100 block of Agnes Street.

The RCMP Explosives Disposal Unit was called in and did a controlled detonation about 10 p.m. The unit determined that while unsophisticated, it was a viable explosive device.

A police investigation determined the device had been there for an extended period of time, but it is not believed to have been left to target a specific person or location.

“Obviously the discovery of this item is a serious concern for us,” said Staff-Sgt. Paul Hyland.

“This device could have caused severe injuries or worse had it

detonated with anyone in close proximity.”

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact Const. Tina Chan or Const. Brittany Ribeiro at 604-525-5411. Anyone wishing to remain anonymous can call Crimestoppers at 1-800-2228477.

The police also reminded anyone seeing a suspicious item that looks like an explosive should call 911 and not handle or move it.

Drug arrests made New Westminster police believe they have disrupted a local drug operation.

New West police said its crime unit, along with the Lower Mainland District Emergency Response Team arrested three men and executed two search warrants last

Wednesday.

One warrant was for a residence in New West and the other was in South Burnaby.

The NWPD said the project began in early June with undercover purchases of cocaine. During the investigation they seized several ounces of cocaine, a large quantity of magic mushrooms, a small amount of marijuana, about $10,000 in cash, a handgun, several replica firearms, pepper spray and two vehicles.

Recommendations for multiple drug and firearms charges have been forwarded to Crown counsel for approval.

“We have disrupted a local drug trafficking cell and taken a quantity of drugs and a firearm off the street,” said Staff-Sgt. Paul Hyland. newsroom@newwestnewsleader.com

Art sought for Anvil Centre space New Westminster is looking for works from artists based in the city to display in its first exhibition at the Anvil Centre’s community art space.

The call has a theme to it.

The works should be based in some way or another on the iconic photograph that will be memorialized in a statue to be unveiled in Hyack Square on Oct. 4.

For more information go to anvilcentre.com and click on

GREAT BIG SAVINGS, TEENY-TINY MORTGAGE RATE!

the Discover and Museum icons.

Coté honoured New Westminster Coun.

Jonathan Coté is the winner of Simon Fraser University’s first Urban Studies Alumni Award for Community Engagement.

COTÉ The mayoral candidate and three-term councillor recently

2.75

completed his master’s thesis in the program which he will be defending in the fall.

The director of the graduate program, Dr. Karen Ferguson, said Coté has been exceptionally effective in his role as an elected official.

That includes using his course research on the economics of rental housing to help New West develop an award-winning and “groundbreaking” rental housing policy.

%* 3 YR

No time to come in?

Our Mobile Mortgage Experts will come to You! THE G&F DIFFERENCE:

Great mortage rates and experts who can work around YOUR schedule. Plus most mortgages approved within 24 hours and a multi-lingual staff – we speak your language! *Rates subject to change without notice. Some conditions may apply.

vancouver 1678 Southeast Marine Drive

604-321-1848

10th Street

Call us today to learn more!

604-419-8888 | www.GFFG.com

Store Hours Mon.-Wed. & t. new weSt Sat. 9:30-5:30 Entry 1015 columbia Street hidden in I.G.A. Thurs. & Fri. X corner columbia Square Plaza 9:30 - 9 Royal Ave. 604-525-0074 www.fabriclandwest.com Sun. 12 - 5 NEW LOCATION

Columbia Square Plaza

➔

EXPANDED LOCATION

Colu

mb

ia S

A6 NewsLeader Wednesday, July 16, 2014

OPINION

PUBLISHED & PRINTED BY BLACK PRESS LTD. at 7438 Fraser Park Drive, Burnaby, B.C. V5J 5B9

NEWSLEADER’S VIEW:

QUESTION OF THE WEEK:

Get out, stay cool, and enjoy

LAST WEEK:

It’s hot.

There’s no doubt summer has arrived in earnest this week, sending temperatures near record levels across the region.

Many of us have sought solace as we can. Snapping up fans and mini air conditioners off the shelves. Heading to the beach or the local outdoor pool.

Heck, even dipping our feet in a bucket full of ice water.

Whatever works.

Some of us are lucky enough to get out of town for a while, camping or holidaying near the ocean or a lake where we can cool off.

The rest of us, those in town out of choice or necessity, may be tied to our usual routines and responsibilities.

If possible, this is a good time to break out a little. Forget the routines, let the dishes wait, put the projects around the house on hold.

This kind of weather is only here for a brief stretch. We’ll be back to wet and cool before we know it.

By drinking our fill of what we’ve been given today, we might—just possibly—be a little more able to savour those romantic, drizzly West Coast days that come in earnest by November.

Head down to the beach with a basket of food and a blanket after work to savour the sunset. Invite some friends over for a barbecue, or meet them in one of our fantastic local parks for a picnic.

Locally, if you want to be on the river, try Fraser Foreshore Park in Burnaby or Westminster Pier Park in New Westminster.

If you want to be on the ocean, Barnet Marine Park is a fantastic place to savour the evening (and a little shade) at the end of the day.

Go to the fireworks, the festival—whatever strikes your fancy.

Summer’s here. Embrace it.

Do you think striking teachers should have maintained their pickets through the summer?

64 YES 36 NO %

%

THIS WEEK: Will faster speed limits on highways make them less safe?

Vote at www.newwestnewsleader.com

Letting drivers set speed limits VICTORIA – “Fast is the new slow,” declared one Toronto newspaper’s front page when the B.C. government announced it is increasing speed limits around the province.

The headline picked up on Transportation Minister Todd Stone’s justification for raising limits on 35 stretches of rural B.C. highway. Stone referred to traffic studies that show portions of the highway system where the vast majority of drivers already travel at the new speeds.

Stone emphasized that accident risk is not so much a function of speed, but of differences in speed between vehicles. That’s why the signs going up this summer will include a new warning for left lane hogs: “Keep Right – Let Others Pass.”

For the first time, there is a 120 km/h limit on three segments of rural divided highway, parts of the Coquihalla, the Okanagan Connector and a stretch between Parksville and Campbell River on Vancouver Island.

Having regularly driven up and down the B.C. Interior highway system for the past 30 years, I can

NEW WESTMINSTER

Tom Fletcher tfletcher@blackpress.ca

confirm that particularly once you get “beyond Hope,” drivers do set the speed limit. In good conditions, it’s generally about 10 km over the posted maximum, particularly in the long spaces between communities where resources to do regular speed enforcement simply don’t exist.

Improvements in the road system, and the modern vehicles that drive it, have been enormous.

My last trip was in June, up the Fraser Canyon and on through the Cariboo to Prince George.

The canyon offers some of the harshest road-building conditions in Canada, but even portions of that cliff-hanging, rock-andtunnel road are getting increases from 90 to 100 km/h.

There are two common assumptions about this move.

One is that increasing the speed limit means people will

7438 Fraser Park Dr., Burnaby, B.C. V5J 5B9 newsroom@burnabynewsleader.com

LE DER

burnabynewsleader.com | newwestnewsleader.com

automatically drive faster. The other is that higher speeds mean more accidents, or at least more severe accidents.

The government downplayed opposition to this change, which Stone signalled last fall when he launched the public consultation.

Police agencies don’t like it.

ICBC officials are skeptical to say the least. ICBC’s latest rate increase was attributed mostly to cost pressure from higher injury payouts, and it will be tracking the sections of higher speed limit to see if the number of severe accidents goes up.

Speed wasn’t singled out when interim ICBC boss Mark Blucher made the case for an increase of nearly five per cent on basic insurance last fall. One reason why claims for bodily injury, pain and suffering, future care and loss of earnings are going up is more people are hiring lawyers.

Another reason is distraction, not just from mobile devices but also more pedestrians and cyclists in urban areas.

Are drivers getting worse?

A recent report out of Saskatchewan suggests they are.

Newsroom:

604-438-6397

Delivery:

604-436-2472

Classifieds:

604-575-5555

Advertising:

604-438-6397

Fax:

604-438-9699

In 2013, only 48 per cent of new drivers in Saskatchewan passed their road test. The test hasn’t changed much in a decade, and there are more immigrants who aren’t accustomed to highway driving, North America style.

But a veteran driving instructor calls today’s new drivers “the weakest generation I’ve ever taught,” after they spent their formative passenger years watching TV or playing with game machines and other screens while on the road.

“The awareness level isn’t where it was when I started 15 years ago,” Margot Podiluk told the Saskatoon Star-Phoenix.

“Today’s generation, they’re so connected to electronic devices they don’t look out of car windows.”

If raising speed limits is a mistake, accident statistics will soon tell the tale. My expectation is that on rural highways, speed limits are just catching up to the traffic.

Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press.

Jean Hincks

Matthew Blair

Chris Bryan

Richard Russell

Publisher

Editor

Creative Services Supervisor

Circulation Manager

The NewsLeader is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. Directors oversee the mediation of complaints, with input from both the newspaper and the complaint holder.

If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby St., Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 2R2. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org

Wednesday, July 16, 2014 NewsLeader A7

COMMENT Pedestrians deserve better Re: Driving is a privilege, not a right (NewsLeader, July 4) I wholeheartedly support Deanna Tan Francoeur’s legal right to attempt to cross Eighth Avenue at Fifth Street.

Unfortunately, the motorists on this busy road are selfish and ignorant of their legal responsibilities. Although they may want Ms. Tan Francoeur to cross on the painted crosswalk at Fourth Street, I’m afraid she wouldn’t fare much better there. I’ve stood at this painted crosswalk on many occasions as motorists have streamed by oblivious to my presence and desire to cross.

Pedestrians deserve better.

Many drivers never walk or have never been educated in the rules of the road. Perhaps some public education and law enforcement would help.

Dale Darychuk New Westminster

SENSIBLE SOLUTION Re: Bailey and the future of city traffic (NewsLeader, July 9) Bravo. What a thoughtful column and what a sensible

solution. Can we persuade decision makers to use common sense? Some say it has all but disappeared. Thanks for putting forward something we can all think about.

Sue Morphet New Westminster

ACCOUNTABILITY NOW The saga of the Bailey bridge is a prelude to a future of increasing commuter traffic through New Westminster via the new Pattullo Bridge.

That traffic is going to further congest McBride, 10th, Royal, East Columbia, Brunette, Braid, and neighbourhood streets.

The Bailey dispute has been resolved through binding arbitration imposed by Section 286 of the Community Charter.

The Charter was adopted into law by the BC Liberals in 2003.

I question the wisdom of the arbitrator’s decision. Coquitlam believes it has licence to route its commuter traffic through New West. That traffic is going nowhere fast. It will just increase wait times and safety issues at the Braid/Brunette

intersection. Hopefully, New West installs safety measures in response to the increased congestion.

I also question the arbitration process. “Final Proposal Arbitration” under Section 287(e) of the Charter expressly forbids the arbitrator from providing written reasons for his decision. “Full Arbitration” under Section 288(d) mandates written reasons. Under Section 286(4), New West and Coquitlam could have agreed to full arbitration, but it’s my understanding that Coquitlam wanted a fast decision with no hearing or written reasons. The provincially appointed dispute resolution officer sided with Coquitlam and imposed Section 287 arbitration. Did the officer also impose the arbitrator under Section 287(b)?

Shouldn’t decision-makers be accountable? The fact that we don’t have the arbitrator’s reasons has simply increased the suspicion and rancor between the leaders of the two cities.

Mike Divine New Westminster

IT’S EDEN’S 2ND BIRTHDAY COME CELEBRATE WITH US JULY 15 TO AUG 2

Mother-Daughter team, Sue & Emily

NG

YTHI EVER

30%F OF

INCREDIBLE SAVINGS ENTIRE STORE ON SALE

TUESDAY - SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY

10:30 – 5:30 11:30 – 4:00 CLOSED

PROUD MEMBER OF

451 East Columbia Street, Sapperton | 604-523-3433 www.EdenAccents.ca

Enjoy the

NEW WESTMINSTER

EVENTS NURSERY SING ALONG

Bring your little ones for a fun morning of singing hosted by Music Box. First floor.

Friday, July 18 (10am - 11am). Free

SUMMER TUNES ON THE PATIO

SHOWTIMES:July 17 TAMMY (14A) 1:25, 4:20, 7:40, 10:00 TRANSFORMERS AGE OF EXTINCTION (PG) 3D 1:20, 4:45 (2D) PLANES: FIRE & RESCUE (G) 3D 7:25, 9:25

Join DJ Gabsung every Friday as he spins summer tunes to welcome summer here at River Market.

Friday, July 18 (4pm - 8pm)

HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON 2 (G) 3D 2:00, 4:30 (2D), 7:05 TRANSFORMERS AGE OF EXTINCTION (PG) 3D 9:30

ARTISAN’S FAIR

DAWN OF THE PLANET OF THE APES (PG) 1:30 MALEFICENT (PG) 4:35 SEX TAPE (18A) 7:10, 9:55

Celebrate the summer season with local artisans and enjoy the beautifully unique treasures you can find.

Saturday, July 19 (11am - 4pm)

ZUMBA DROP IN - CLASS

Do you like to shake/dance/have the most fun you have ever had?

Drop in for $5/class. Community Square Sunday, July 20 (9am - 10am)

22 JUMP STREET (14A) 1:15, 4:10, 7:30 THE PURGE: ANARCHY (14A) 10:05 MALEFICENT (PG) 3D 1:10, 6:50 DAWN OF THE PLANET OF THE APES (PG) 3D 3:45, 9:20 EARTH TO ECHO (PG) 1:45, 4:05, 6:40 EDGE OF TOMORROW (PG) 9:35 TRANSFORMERS AGE OF EXTINCTION (PG) 3D 12:00, 3:15, 6:30 HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON 2 (G) 3D 9:45 DELIVER US FROM EVIL (14A) 1:05, 4:15, 7:20, 10:10 DAWN OF THE PLANET OF THE APES (PG) 3D 1:00, 4:00, 7:00, 9:50 LANDMARK CINEMAS 10 New Westminster Skytrain Station

FREE PARKING

Parking Reimbursed for Theatre Patrons

Edmonds Fair & Car Show COMPLETE AUTO ELECTRICAL & MECHANICAL REPAIRS & SERVICES • Brakes • Tune-ups • Repairs • Air Conditioning • Cooling System Maintenance • Computer Scans and Diagnostics • Wiring • Alternators & Starters

Restore your engine’s compression, performance and fuel mileage with our premier deposit and contamination removal products and services – for your summer road trips and year round driving experience.

All repairs guaranteed and done by certified technicians

Automotive Services s ’ n Electrical & Mechanical h o J 604-522-4533

7590 KINGSWAY at 14th Ave (With Muffler Man) BURNABY www.johnsautoservices.com

A8 NewsLeader Wednesday, July 16, 2014

Free eye exams, glasses for K students

BRIEFS

Program started in Alberta in 2003; aim to go B.C.-wide

Lord Tweedsmuir elementary has a new principal.

Sandra Cottingham will be taking over on Aug. 1.

She has been a vice-principal of Senator Reid elementary in Surrey for the past three years. She has also worked as a special education consultant, a summer school principal and a teacher since 1991.

Cottingham has a fine arts degree from UBC, a masters in educational policy and management from the University of Oregon, and a doctorate in social and behavioural sciences from Tilburg University in The Netherlands.

She replaces Patricia Farris who had been at Tweedsmuir since 2010 and is retiring. Prior to that she was principal of Queensborough middle school.

Grant Granger

ggranger@newwestnewsleader.com

Starting kindergarten is an eye-opening experience for a five-year-old.

That will be the case in more ways than one in New Westminster in September.

The school district has accepted an offer from the B.C. Association of Optometrists for free eye examinations for kindergarten students, and free eyewear to those that need it.

The program started in know it. The parents don’t Alberta in 2003, and now know it and the teachers, all school districts in that who are often the first to province have it. recognize vision problems, It expanded to don’t know it,” said Ontario in 2009.

Horner.

The B.C. association “Vision is such a key introduced it to part of learning, so Burnaby and we want to make sure Coquitlam last year, the children start off and aims to spread it on the right foot, and HORNER across the province. if vision’s a problem Dr. Brenda Horner, we want to make sure vice president of the B.C. the family knows. We can Association of Optometrists be sure these children get who runs Family Eyecare a real good start with their Centre in Royal City Centre, education.” said one in four kindergarten New Westminster students needs glasses. district superintendent/ “A huge percentage don’t CEO John Gaiptman, in

Please Join Us

New Tweedsmuir principal

accepting the offer, said he believes the program will enhance student learning opportunities.

He said it was exciting to know the program can identify and address potential visual barriers to students’ academic and developmental growth.

Horner said the cost of most of the eye exams will be covered through the province’s medical plan.

But if not, the optometrist will be reimbursed by the organization.

The eyewear industry has agreed to provide glasses and cases.

Comedy night fundraiser

E arn TickETs: now – July 31 SUVs • CASH • PRIZES*

Bentall Kennedy and its project team invite you to an Open House for Sapperton Green.

Earlier this year, the Official Community Plan application for Sapperton Green was submitted to the City and we would like to provide you with an update.

Please join us at the 5th Open House for the Official Community Plan application. We will review our consultation to date, show how plans for the site have evolved and discuss next steps.

Subsequent steps in the City’s process will include additional public engagement and you will have more opportunity to participate.

Weekly DraWings: Thursdays, July 17, 24 & 31 Win a 2014 ForD sUV! Photos are representative of prize makes and models.

Colors, trim levels and options may vary.

A comedy night in support of FSHD Muscular Dystrophy will be held at Lafflines in New Westminster’s Columbia Theatre on Saturday. #Standup4FSHD is being put on by Asifa Lalji, who suffers from the disease and is the sister of New Westminster Hyacks varsity football head coach and TSN reporter Farhan Lalji.

The show will feature Vancouver comedian Carter Hortie and Californian Dino Archie, who has been doing standup in Vancouver for the last 11 years.

FSHD causes muscles in the face, shoulder and back to waste away but can also affect other parts of the body. There is no treatment, but researchers are optimistic about some recent findings.

Doors open at 6 p.m., with New Westminster’s Mixed Company barbershop quartet greeting the patrons. Tickets are $20 (plus tax and service charge) and available at www.thecolumbia.ca or www.eventbrite.com. The event also has its own Facebook site at StandUp4FSHD and twitter address @#Standup4FSHD.

(MJHP TZY \JJPQ^ Ć^JWX

AND SAVE!

Check weekly flyers flyers (MJHP TZY \JJPQ^ Ć^JWX Check out out weekly (MJHP TZY \JJPQ^ Ć^JWX and SAVE! and SAVE! AND SAVE! Browse flyers from your favourite national and local retailers

AND SAVE!

Browse nationaland andlocal local retailers Browseflyers flyersfrom from your your favourite favourite national retailers

Browse flyers from your favourite national and local retailers Browse flyers from your favourite national and local retailers

Owned by Upper Skagit Indian Tribe

On I-5 at Exit 236 • 1-877-275-2448 Open House Details

Open House Location Map

Date: Wednesday, July 23, 2014 Time: 4:30pm - 7:00pm

M ac King coMedy Magic Show Saturday, August 9 at 8 pm

Place: Sapperton Pensioners Hall 318 Keary Street

One of “Five Shows You Must See In Las Vegas”

– Zeke Quezada, Travel Writer (April 2014)

Featured Retailers Featured Retailers

Featured Retailers

Featured Retailers

For more information, please visit our website or contact us directly at:

Featured Retailers

www.sappertongreen.com Sophie Perndl, Brook Pooni Associates t: 604.731.9053 x 114 e: sperndl@brookpooni.com

1-855-985-5000 • theskagit.com *Must be a Rewards Club Member–Membership is FREE! Join on your first visit! Must be present to win. Visit the Rewards Club Center for details. Management reserves all rights. Casino opens at 9 am daily.

CVING Must be 21 or older with valid ID to enter casino or attend shows.

Avoid hiring this guy from unltered job posƟng websites.

Find a much better solution!

Visit Visit flyers. deals.savings savings tips. flyers.coupons. coupons. deals. tips.

Visit

flyers. coupons. deals. savings tips.

Visit Visit flyers. coupons. deals. savings tips. flyers. coupons. deals. savings tips.

Call a Recruitment Specialist

1.855.678.7833

Wednesday, July 16, 2014 NewsLeader A9

Sunday, July 20 10am to 3pm on

Edmonds Street

W OOW H H S S E E L L C C RRCCYY O O T T O O M M CCAARR &&

between Kingsway & Canada Way

N U F

E L O H W E H T R O F

!

Y L I M A F

tion a m r visit w fo vent in ww.edmon e l l a r o f dsfestivals.com

Platinum SPonSorS:

Proudly SPonSored by:

Burnaby Firefighters Charitable Society | G&F Financial Group | Impact Canopies Gold SPonSorS:

BC Wireless Solutions (Rogers) Highgate | Burnaby Edmonds Lions Club | CIBC Kingsway & Acorn | Gord-Ron’s Auto Metal | Mulberry PARC| Park Insurance, Highgate | Raj Chouhan, MLA | TD Canada Trust | Tzu Chi | VanCity Silver SPonSorS:

Big O Tires | Burnaby Civic Employees Union Local 23 | Cafferky Gilding Insurance| Coast Capital Savings | Doman’s Reupholsterers | Fairhall Zhang & Associates | Lougheed Town Centre | Metrotown Rotary Club | Mr. Lube | Osaka Island Japanese Restaurant | Peter Julian, MP and thank you to our Community PartnerS:

Burnaby Neighbourhood House | Burnaby RCMP | EPIC (Edmonds People in Community)| Scientology Volunteer Ministers | Volunteer Burnaby

A10 NewsLeader Wednesday, July 16, 2014

WIN TICKETS! N

E Friday W N TWILIG ight HT S

COIN & STAMPS

ABBOTSFORD INTERNATIONAL

AUGUST 8-9-10 A

GATES GATES GAT S OPE OPEN: EN FRI. 4:30 PM; SAT. & SUN. 9:00 AM

100th Anniverary of the

www.abbotsfordairshow.com

Tell us why you want to go to the Airshow . . .

(2014)

Proof Fine Silver Dollar

59.95

$

Independently operated by Western Coin & Stamp Ltd. Under a Sears Canada Inc. License agreement ® registered Trademark of Sears, licensed for use in Canada

NAME: PHONE:

Drop off at The Burnaby Newsleader 7438 Fraser Park Drive, Burnaby nab byy by 5:00 pm on Friday, August 1

Metrotown

604.433.3211 ext. 579

14-073.18_Generic_10.3125x2-P1.indd 1

✂

Manager, Jim Richardson

Declaration of the First World War

✂

WE BUY & SELL • coins • stamps • postcards • militaria • old envelopes

HOW!

Abercrombie wins Granfondo Mark Brett

who really deserved to win but he backed off but it was great everyone PENTICTON—Despite worked together and it was an blistering hot course conditions, absolutely great event.”

New Westminster native Tim A total of about 2,600 riders from Abercrombie managed to save the 10 countries took part in the fourth best for last with a head-down annual event. sprint to take first place in this Notable participants year’s Prospera Axel Merckx this year included Olympic Okanagan Granfondo. multi-medalist Clara Hughes, Abercrombie put the pedals Vancouver Canucks president to the metal in the final Trevor Linden, Axel Merckx ABERCROMBIE 20 metres to complete the and musician Barney 160-kilometre circuit in a Bentall. time of four hours, 11 minutes, 16 Abercrombie is no stranger to seconds, crossing the finish line with racing in Penticton having competed outstretched arms. here in junior triathlons in his “I held off with four other guys younger days. for about the last 10 kilometres,” The Granfondo winner used to said Abercrombie. “You don’t ride with his father and uncle and want to attack each other too early described cycling as, “a family because then there is a risk you sport.” might not get through so we worked “I sort of retired from elite racing really well together right up until and started coming to this event, about the last 500 metres. which I love much more actually.

“Axel Merckx came charging up It’s such a great atmosphere,” said behind us and I think he was the one Abercrombie.

Black Press

5/2/2014 2:36:15 PM

Wednesday, July 16, 2014 NewsLeader A11

SPORTS

SPCAThriftMart 50% OFF ALL SHOES AND CLOTHES SHORTS • BATHING SUITS

Jr. Salmonbellies close in on spot in league final The New Westminster Jr. Salmonbellies headed into Tuesday’s Game 3 of their B.C. Junior A Lacrosse League bestof-five semifinal with a chance to clinch a spot in the final.

The Salmonbellies jumped out to a 2-0 series lead by downing the Delta Islanders 15-8 at Sungod Arena on Saturday. The ’Bellies busted a close game—it was tied 2-2 after one period and 6-6 after two—by outscoring the Isles 9-2 in the third period.

Connor Robinson racked up nine points for the winners with three goals and six assists.

Johnny Pearson pumped in three goals and added four assists. Josh Bryne scored twice with three assists while Anthony Malcom and Luke Gillespie had two of each.

Jeremy Bosher, Brett Dobray and Nathan Stewart also scored for New West.

In Game 1 at Queen’s Park last Wednesday, the Jr. Salmonbellies scored early and often—the game was barely seven minutes old when the ’Bellies took a 6-1 lead—and hung on from there for a 15-11 win.

Malcom and Pearson both scored hat tricks with Malcom adding two assists and Pearson one. Byrne and Gillespie both had two goals and an assist.

Singles went to Alex Bohl, Bosher, Dobray, Quinn Mackay and Adam Dickson, who also contributed three assists.

The Salmonbellies outshot the Isles 51-40. Ross Bowman made 12 saves and allowed nine goals before being pulled for

Eric Penney with seven minutes left in the second period. Penny make 17 saves on 19 shots.

If a fourth game is necessary it will be Saturday at Sungod.

If the Islanders manage to tie the series requiring a fifth and deciding game, it would be played Sunday at Queen’s Park starting at 5 p.m.

The Coquitlam Adanacs, who finished second to the Salmonbellies in the regular season, are also up 2-0 in their semifinal with the Victoria Shamrocks after victories of 13-5 and 11-6. That series will resume Saturday in Coquitlam.

The winner takes on the Alberta champion to determine the West representative in the Minto Cup. The national championship this year will be a best-of-seven series against the Ontario titlist with all the games to be played at the Langley Events Centre.

DRESSES • TANK TOPS • SANDALS

LIMITED TIME OFFER! ONLY UNTIL JULY 22, 2014 LOOK GREAT AND SUPPORT THE:

615-12th Street, New Westminster Free pick up of quality home furniture!

11th Annual

Saturday & Sunday August 9 & 10 11am - 5pm

first four goals Thursday. After Nanaimo got three the Salmonbellies got a pair to take a 6-3 lead after the first period. They extended it to 11-5 after two.

Tyler Crompton and Colton Clark both had three goals and an assist but the big point producer for New West was Logan Schuss with seven, including six assists. Jake Latin, Jeff Cornwall, Keegan Bal and Martin Cummings also scored for the Salmonbellies.

Alexis Buque made 40 saves to get the win.

The ’Bellies travel to Vancouver Island to play first-place Victoria (11-1-2) on Friday and Nanaimo on Saturday.

Play today!

NewWestCulturalCrawl

Burnaby Mountain Golf Course & Driving Range Phone 604-280-7355 7600 Halifax Street

25

JULY 25, 2014

NWCulturalCrawl

Riverway Golf Course & Driving Range Phone 604-280-4653 9001 Bill Fox Way

TICKETS FROM

$

7 days a week 10am to 5:00pm

Proceeds go to BC SPCA | We offer free home pickup service for quality furnishings

Senior squad subdues T-Men The New Westminster Salmonbellies won on their home floor for just the second time in seven games this season by defeating the Nanaimo Timbermen 12-9 at Queen’s Park Arena on Thursday.

After winning their first game of the season at home, the Salmonbellies had lost five straight on the green wood. The win gives New West a 5-8-0 record. They are tied for fifth place in the Western Lacrosse Association with Coquitlam (5-8-0), two points out of the fourth and final playoff spot held by Langley (6-8-0). Nanaimo is last at 4-9-1.

New Westminster opened by scoring the game’s

604-540-7722

PACIFIC COLISEUM

Tickets and Info at CharityHockeyGame.com

golfburnaby.net

A12 NewsLeader Wednesday, July 16, 2014

Michael Lowe Managing Director First Capital Realty

“Mayor Wayne Wright and his staff are very proactive and that was a big part for us moving our company to New Westminster. We love to work with the City and they have been very helpful.”

BUY YOUR TICKETS ONLINE! www.investnewwest.ca/2014forum

IN PROUD PARTNERSHIP WITH

Wednesday, July 16, 2014 NewsLeader A13 A11

D TEbook

EMAIL newsroom@newwestnewsleader.com

COURTESY CITY OF NEW WESTMINSTER

New Westminster marked the 100th anniversary of the start of the First World War by planting 100 poppies beside the city hall cenotaph. Mayor Wayne Wright was joined in the ceremony by two Second World War veterans last Thursday. Other municipalities across the country held similar ceremonies. “We are proud of and grateful to the men and women who served during World War One, as well as to all members of the Canadian Armed Forces who have served in protecting the freedoms we enjoy as Canadians,” said Wright. “The planting of the poppies is a wonderful idea and a great way to honour our veterans.”

EVENTS Pirate Skills: Come in search of the legendary lost treasure. Follow hidden clues on a fun adventure. Join a park interpreter and learn pirate skills – reading maps, navigating with a compass and tying knots to uncover the lost treasure buried deep in the forest. For ages eight to 11. When: Saturday, July 19, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Where: Burnaby Lake Regional Park. Cost: $10/child.

Advance registration required: www.metrovancouveronline. org, or 604-432-6359. Info: www. metrovancouver.org.

Royal City Farmers Market: When: Thursdays, 3 to 7 p.m. Where: Tipperary Park, New Westminster, next to city hall.Info: rcfm.ca.

Hyacks Night Out Fundraiser: New Westminster Secondary School Hyacks Football presents a fundraiser featuring entertainment, beer and pizza buffet, celebrity auction, live DJ. When: Wednesday, July 30, 6 p.m.

Where: River’s Reach Pub, 320 6th St., New Westminster. Tickets: $20 at Buy your tickets online here! or log on to PayPal on the Hyacks’ Website http://nwss.hyackfootball.com/.

Art in the Library: In the reference department, Hana Kim presents The Manifold of Memory, an exploration in modern Batik making. On the ramp, Harvey Tuura reflects on his career at sea with his exhibition of paintings, Lightships and the Seafaring Life. When: Until July 31.

Where: New Westminster Public Library, 716 6th Ave. Info: www.nwpl. ca or 604-527-4660.

Julia’s Studio: Creative Workshops for Teens: Burnaby Public Library offers a free series of creative workshops just for teens all revolving around this year’s theme, ‘Be Brave.’ At the end of the series, works will be features on the BPL website. The workshops are being offered in memory of former BPL

teen librarian, Julia Nelson. For teens going into grades 8 to 12. Space is limited, registration required.

When: Wednesdays in July. Where: Bob Prittie Metrotown Branch, 6100 Willingdon Ave., 1st floor program room. Info and to register: http://bit. ly/1lk6Dt0

Jack White: One of the most prolific and renowned artists of the past 15 years, Jack White makes his return to Burnaby after his 2007 show at Deer Lake with The White Stripes. General admission, all-ages show. When: Thursday, Aug. 28, doors 5:30 p.m., show 7 p.m. Where: Deer Lake Park, Burnaby. Tickets: $59.50 plus service charges, at www.livenation.com, 1-855-985-5000, Red Cat Records and all Ticketmaster Outlets.

ONGOING B u r n a by - N e w We s t m i n s t e r 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.

Sunday Afternoon Dances for 55+: Live music each week – come join us. When: Sundays, 12:45 – 3:45 p.m. Where: Century House, 620-Eighth St., New Westminster.

Admission: $5 members and $6 nonmembers. Includes refreshments at intermission. Info: 604-519-1066.

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.

the richmond

REVIEW

A14 NewsLeader Wednesday, July 16, 2014

FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS 6

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

IN MEMORIAM GIFTS

114

DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

HIGHWAY OWNER OPERATORS $3500 SIGNING BONUS Van Kam’s group of companies req. Highway linehaul owner operators based in our Surrey terminal for runs throughout BC and Alberta.

Applicants must have winter and mountain driving experience/training.

We offer above average rates and an excellent employee benefits package.

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

HELP WANTED

Market.

Cultural

July Ctr.

130

HELP WANTED

LOCAL Plastic Remanufacturer requires *Plastic sorters *Extruder operators *Forklift operator / Yardperson *Wash Line workers. Call Manu at 604-462-7335

PRODUCTION STAFF K-Bro Linen Systems

FP/T evening wash floor positions FF/T day positions available FHourly pay rate $10.72 - $12.80 FAbility to work weekends is req.

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 156

SALES

F/T SALES PEOPLE

For boutique in Surrey Must speak Hindi /Punjabi & English Good Wages Apply in person to: Made in India Unit 104 - 8312 - 128 St. Surrey or call 604-323-3636

160

041

Salmon Arm Home Building Centre in beautiful Salmon Arm BC has an immediate opening for experienced Cabinet and Flooring Sales Professional. Looking for a highly motivated, customer service driven, possessing a high degree of knowledge in all aspects of flooring and cabinet sales. Competitive Wage and Benefit package offered. Send resume: david.kroeker@hbcsalmonarm.ca SEEKING MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTIONISTS TO WORK FROM HOME! We are currently recruiting experienced MTs to work from home. CanScribe graduates preferred. Positions available immediately. Email: mt.recruiter@yahoo.ca.

TRAVEL 74

Landscaping Sales & Service Opportunities Up To $400 CASH Daily

TIMESHARE

CANCEL YOUR TIMESHARE. NO Risk Program STOP Mortgage & Maintenance Payments Today.

100% Money Back Guarantee.

FREE Consultation. Call Us NOW. We Can Help! 1-888-356-5248

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION is an in-demand career in Canada! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get the online training you need from an employertrusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-888-528-0809 to start training for your work-at-home career today RENTALS: These listings cover all types of rentals from apartments, condos, office space, houseboats and vacation homes. So if you’re in the market to rent, or looking for a roommate, start here. Call bcclassified.com 604.575.5555

130

HELP WANTED

An Alberta Oilfield Company is hiring experienced dozer and excavator operators, meals and lodging provided. Drug testing required. 1-(780)7235051.

CARRIERS NEEDED

A Great Janitorial Franchise Opportunity

ANNUAL STARTING REVENUE $24,000 - $120,000

• Minimum investment as low as $6,050 required • Guaranteed Cleaning Contracts • Professional Training Provided • Financing Available • Ongoing Support A Respected Worldwide Leader in Franchised Office Cleaning.

Coverall of BC 604.434.7744 info@coverallbc.com www.coverallbc.com GET FREE VENDING MACHINES. Can Earn $100,000.00 + Per Year.

All Cash-Retire in Just 3 Years.

Protected Territories. Full Details CALL NOW 1-866-668-6629. Website WWW.TCVEND.COM LOCATION, LOCATION! Several excellent, COFFEE Franchise opportunities/locations available. len@mokahouse.com

109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYERS SEEKING CANSCRIBE MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION GRADUATES. We can’t meet the demand! Medical Transcription is a great work-from-home career!

Contact us today at: w w w . c a n s c r i b e . c o m .

1.800.466.1535 info@canscribe.com.

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

Call Christy 604-436-2472

for available routes email

Email circulation@burnaby newsleader.com

Construction Labourers required F/T for Kalan Construction Ltd. PO Box 48136 RPO Queensborough New Westminster BC $19/hr. Load and unload construction materials.

Move materials to work areas.

Clean workspace. Assist in demolishing. Must be physically fit; heavy lifting required. Must be willing to work weekends, early mornings and evenings. Work locations in lower mainland region Contact: Gurmeet Email: kalan.const@yahoo.ca Don’t Just Visit! Live It! Australia & New Zealand dairy, crop, sheep & beef farm work available for young adults 18-30. Apply now for fall AgriVenture programs.

1-888-5984415. www.agriventure.com.

FINANCIAL SERVICES

287

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

Central Creek Construction Refinish & Sand Hardwood Floors & New floors Covered Decks Painting & Crown Mouldings. Fencing 604-773-7811. WCB centralcreek@gmail.com

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

1.800.587.2161.

8035 Enterprise St., Burnaby July 24, 2014 between 9:30 am – 4:30 pm

EDUCATION

PERSONALS

182

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

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

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

TRADES, TECHNICAL

Commercial Transport & Diesel Engine Mechanics Required for Cullen Diesel Power Ltd. and Western Star and Sterling Trucks of Vancouver Inc. Positions available in Surrey.

Cummins, Detroit Diesel and MTU engine exp. considered an asset. Factory training provided.

Union Shop - Full Benefits

Fax Resume: 604-888-4749 E-mail: ars@cullendiesel.com

142 OFFICE SUPPORT/CLERKS

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

ST. Timothy Anglican Church seeks part-time office administrator. Details at www.sainttimothy.ca?p=848.

Closing date July 19 for hire August 15. webmaster@sainttimothy.ca

109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Sales Advisor - Digital Products Are you confident enough to develop business conversations?

Black Press publishes the Surrey Leader, Langley Times and Peace Arch News along with 150 other publications.

We will develop individuals with an ambition to succeed whether they have deep post-secondary credentials or not.

This is an exceptional opportunity if you are adept at making successful calls and highly rewarding to those that maintain the required pace.

We have an immediate opening for a Sales Consultant on our Digital team representing our highly successful online recruitment platform LocalWorkBC.ca.

Primary Focus: • Contact prospective business clients via phone and email • Develop trustworthy and informative relationships • Maintain a strong volume of calls with the assistance of our CRM system Qualifications: • Strong telephone skills • Marketing and/or creative mindset • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment • Basic computer skills • Strong command of english, both verbal and written It is also an asset if you have a good knowledge of BC communities.

This is a full time position based in Surrey, BC. Black Press offers competitive compensation, a team environment, benefits and opportunity for career advancement.

Please forward your resume with a brief note on why you are a great candidate to: Kristy O’Connor, Digital Sales Manager koconnor@bpdigital.ca Competition closes August 13, 2014

blackpress.ca X bclocalnews.com

288

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

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES ELECTRICAL

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

HEAVY DUTY TRUCK/ TRAILER MECHANICS

K-Line Trailers is a custom transport trailer manufacturer in Langley, BC. We seek long-term, F/T, qualified Truck-Trailer mechanics to repair, maintain, inspect and certify trucks and trailers. Must have appropriate hand tools, be a solid self-starter but great in a team setting. MVI/CVI required, Class 1 drivers an asset.

• Highly Competitive Wages • Health, Dental, RRSP Benefits that grow with long-term employment Please email resume: employment@klinetrailers.com

HOME REPAIRS If I can’t do it It can’t be done

Unfiled Tax Returns? Unreported Income? Avoid Prosecution and Penalties. Call a Tax Attorney First!

855-668-8089 (Mon-Fri 9-6 ET)

260

STEEL BUILDINGS/METAL BUILDINGS 60% OFF! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed!

Call 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca.

Meet singles right now! No paid operators, just real people like you.

Browse greetings, exchange messages and connect live. Try it free.

Call now: 1-800-712-9851

PERSONAL SERVICES

Apply in Person

20th 3250

115

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

K-Bro Linen operates a large modern commercial laundry facility located within a short walk from Lake City Skytrain in Bby.

Van Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility.

COMING EVENTS 21st Century Flea 10am-3pm.

Croatian Commercial Dr. Adm $5.

130

EXPERIENCED PARTS PERSON required for a progressive auto/industrial supplier.

Hired applicant will receive top wages, full benefits and RRSP bonuses working 5 day work week, plus moving allowances. Our 26,000ft2 store is located 2.5 hours N.E. of Edmonton, Alberta. See our community at LacLaBicheRegion.com.

Send resume to: Sapphire Auto, Box 306, Lac La Biche, AB, T0A 2C0. Email: hr@sapphireinc.net.

Only those of interest will be contacted.

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS 21

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

Low Cost. Same Day Guaranteed.

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

284 HEAT, AIR, REFRIGERATION

Furnace & Air Conditioning ~ Hot water tanks ~ Gasfitting/Sheet metal

604-461-0999 287

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

300

GREENWORKS Redevelopment Inc. Hedges, Pavers, Ponds & Walls. Returfing, Demos, Drainage, Concrete cutting, Jack hammering, old swimming pools filled in & decks. 604-782-4322 778-710-2185

320

MOVING & STORAGE

MOUNTAIN-MOVERS.ca (778)378-6683

CURLY JOE’S MOVING Local or long distance 604 - 618 - 7766

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

PERSONAL SERVICES

LANDSCAPING

AFFORDABLE MOVING www.affordablemoversbc.com

182

$45/Hr

FINANCIAL SERVICES

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

Are You $10K Or More In Debt?

DebtGo can help reduce a significant portion of your debt load. Call now and see if you qualify. 1-800351-1783

LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE

DROWNING IN DEBT? Cut debts more than 60% & DEBT FREE in half the time! AVOID BANKRUPTCY! Free Consultation. www.mydebtsolution.com or Toll Free 1877-556-3500 BBB Rated A+

FULL SERVICE Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service.

Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. 1800-573-2928

115

115

EDUCATION

EDUCATION

604-537-4140

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING

Across the street - across the world Real Professionals, Reas. Rates.

Best in every way! 604-721-4555.

115

EDUCATION

Wednesday, July 16, 2014 NewsLeader A15 HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 130

HELP WANTED

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 130

HELP WANTED

Zone Checker The Burnaby NewsLeader is looking for energetic and customer friendly individuals for its Circulation Department. The right candidate must have excellent communication and organizational skills, attention to detail, the ability to work with minimum supervision, and basic knowledge of MS Word, Excel and Outlook Express.

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 320

MOVING & STORAGE

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 356

RUBBISH REMOVAL

ABBA MOVERS & DEL Res/comm 1-5 ton truck, 2 men fr $45. Seniors Discount. Honest, bsmt clean up.

25yrs Exp. 24hrs/7days 604-506-7576

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 542

FRUIT & VEGETABLES

HANSRA FARM MARKET: Open 10am-10pm. Raspberries & Blueberries for sale. $1.50 per lb. U-Pick $1.00 per lb. No spray. 18266 Old Dewdney Trunk Rd. Pitt Meadows (nr Pitt River bridge) (604)459-9393

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

551

GARAGE SALES

RENTALS 706

TRANSPORTATION

APARTMENT/CONDO

845

COQUITLAM

Welcome Home !

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

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

The Scrapper

Call (604) 931-2670

MULTI Family Garage Sale Sunday July 20th, 9am - 2pm 610 Victoria Street, New West

Brads Junk Removal.com. Same Day Service. Affordable Rates! 604.220.JUNK (5865)

NEW WEST, 1 Bdrm, 621 Colborne Ave. No pets, close to all amens, New flooring, completely renovated. $735/mo. Avail Aug 1st or ASAP. 604-454-4540 or 778-867-2531

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

AAA PRECISION PAINTING. Quality work. 778-881-6096.

Duties include supervising 100+ youth carriers, recruiting and hiring new carriers, surveying old and new delivery areas, monitoring carrier performance, and following up on householder delivery concerns. A reliable vehicle is a must.

A vulnerable sector criminal record check is also mandatory. This permanent part-time position is available immediately.

Please forward your resumé to: Circulation Manager Burnaby New Westminster NewsLeader 7438 Fraser Park Drive Burnaby, BC V5J 5B9 circmanager@burnabynewsleader.com No phone calls please.

PARKVIEW TOWERS

www.paintspecial.com

Grange St & McMurray Ave

604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley

560

Running this ad for 10yrs

PAINT SPECIAL

KILL BED BUGS & THEIR EGGS! Buy Harris Bed Bug Killer Complete Treatment Program or Kit. Available: Hardware Stores, Buy Online: homedepot.com

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.

MISC. FOR SALE

KILL ROACHES! Buy Harris Roach Tablets. Eliminate Bugs - Guaranteed. No Mess, Odorless, Long Lasting. Available online only @ Ace Hardware & The Home Depot

JUNK REMOVAL By RECYCLE-IT! 604.587.5865

“

REAL ESTATE

ABOVE THE REST “ Interior & Exterior Unbeatable Prices & Professional Crew.

• Free Est. • Written Guarantee • No Hassle • Quick Work • Insured • WCB

778-997-9582

625

372

Deluxe 1, 2, 3 bdrm rentals Fitness centre, pool, close to Metrotown Skytrain AVAILABLE NOW! Call or e-mail: 604.433.5321 / parkviewtowers@ bentallkennedy.com www.rentparkview.com Proudly Managed by Bentall Kennedy Residential Services

736

WE’RE ON THE WEB www.bcclassified.com

750

752 W.Maple Ridge: 2Bd+den, 75x139 lot, 19x15 wrkshp 220V + carport, RV pkng. $415K. 604-944-8100.

627

HOMES WANTED • All Prices • All Situations • • All Conditions • www.webuyhomesbc.com 604-657-9422

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

WE’RE ON THE WEB www.bcclassified.com

374

TRADES, TECHNICAL

160

AUTO FINANCING

TREE SERVICES

I, Gloria G. Corrins of 411 Rousseau Street, New Westminster, B.C. ,V3L-3R2 will not be responsible for any debts incurred by William John Corrins of 411 - 505- 6th Avenue, New Westminster, B. C. V3L-5H3 as of April 9, 2014

PRIME LAKEVIEW LOTS 332

160

TRANSPORTATION 810

2009 TOYOTA RAV4 LIMITED V6, 3.5L, 4/dr, 4WD, 5spd, 83K. Pyrite colour, leather int, satellite radio, Bluetooth, a/c, pwr sunroof, heated front seats, rear fold-down seat, push button/smart key.

One owner, non-smoker.

LOADED! Exc Cond! $19,950 604-338-4114

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

WE BUY HOMES BC

www.burnabynewsleader.com www.newwestnewsleader.com

SUITES, LOWER

MAPLE RIDGE 1 bdrm gr/lvl suite nr all amens, 2 mins fr Golden Ears Bridge. N/S. avail immed. $900 incl net, sat. tv & all utils. 604-465-3729.

If you need a Vinyl Deck Expert for new & old deck. Call Gill for a Free Estimate 604-728-3785

All emailed submissions will receive a reply for confirmation of receipt; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted further.

HOMES FOR RENT

CENTRAL MAPLE RIDGE- Small 2 bdrm home-Refs & Credit check $1275/m. Peter 604-240-7588

FOR SALE BY OWNER

SUNDECKS

847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES

TRADES, TECHNICAL

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

Come grow with us!

Our Residential & City infrastructure could not be built without YOU!

477

PETS

AMERICAN COCKER Vet , cuddly, family raised, paper trained.

Exc pet! $800. 604-823-4393 Chwk.

630

LOTS

2.5 ACRE LOTS, LUMBY, BC Mabel Estates 5 mins from town, pristine lush views. Designed and ready to build.

Wells & power at lot. Starting, $139,000, $50,000 below assessed value. 250-317-2807.

639 REAL ESTATE SERVICES

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

341

PRESSURE WASHING

P/B POMERANIAN male dog, not neutered, loyal, paper trained, 1 yr/old. $500/obo. 604-931-3828.

POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING

Pure bread CAIRN TERRIER Pups Shots, dewormed. $650. House pets. 778-588-1051,604-859-1724

SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE

Call Ian 604-724-6373

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

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

Free est. Reasonable rates.

778-998-7505 or 604-961-7505

Standard Poodles ready in 2 wks. $1,000, all shots will be done. 250-838-6038 or email dalarose@telus.net for pictures

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 542

FRUIT & VEGETABLES

BLUEBERRIES. U-PICK $1.25 lb.

WE-PICK $2.00 lb. 19478 Dewdney Trunk Rd. Pitt Meadows.

Call 604-763-2808 or 778-237-4032 CHERRY JUBILEE Sour Cherries 2014 HARVEST SEASON July 16 - July 27 (Closed July 20th) 8:00a.m. - 3:00p.m.

2017 - 272nd Street, Aldergrove Place Your Order: 604-856-5844

Contact us with your interest/resume:

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those who clearly outline the application requirements above will be contacted toward future screening.

PETS

BLACK LABS M&F reg’d purebred, 6/months, good temperament, Shots. $800. Call 604-377-0820

Check us out: www.lmsgroup.ca and Facebook careers@lmsgroup.ca OR Fax: 604.572.6139 Quote: “LMS-July2014” in the subject line.

~ FINANCING AVAILABLE ~

Beagle; 1 Year old female miniature beagle; friendly, adorable and great with children, $850, 604-715-6209

Calling all

Be part of building British Columbia & Alberta’s landmark projects!

1-250-558-7888 www.orlandoprojects.com

PLUMBING

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

Enthusiasts!

Also; Spectacular 3 Acre Parcel at $390,000

ASPHALT PAVING • Brick Driveways • Retaining Walls • Foundation Repairs • Sealcoating 604-618-2304

338

REINFORCING STEEL OR POST TENSIONING INSTALLER

FROM $140,000

PAVING/SEAL COATING

EXCEL ROOFING LTD. All kinds of roofing work. Reroof, New, Repairs.

Free est. (778)878-2617

10% DISCOUNT. MG Roofing & Siding. WCB Re-roofing, New Roof Gutters & Replace Fascia 604-812-9721

356

RUBBISH REMOVAL FLEETWOOD WASTE Bin Rentals 10-30 Yards.

Call Ken at 604-294-1393

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

Burnaby NELSON PLACE TOWNHOMES 2701 – 2755 Bainbridge Ave. Reno’d 2 & 3 Bdrm Townhomes 2 Level, Private Enclosed Yard, Laminate Flrg, Huge Storage Rm Nr Sperling Skytrain & elem schls Pets Ok! From $1300/mo.

604.540-2028 or 778.714-7815 Coquitlam Silver Spring 2 bdrm cls to Douglas Coll, all schls, Town Ctr stadium, Coquitlam Ctre, n/p, n/s.

Aug 1/15th. $1350/m 604-941-3259

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

Ask about our

99

$

ROOM SPECIAL

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

In the Matter of Part 3.1 (Administrative Forfeiture) of the Civil Forfeiture Act [SBC 2005, C. 29] the CFA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT: On November 8, 2013, in the area of l0th Avenue and Coquitlam Street, New Westminster, B.C., Peace Officer(s) of the New Westminster Police Service seized, at the time indicated, the subject property, described as: $2,500 CAD, on or about 22:10 Hours.

The subject property was seized because there was evidence that the subject property would afford evidence in respect of an offence (or offences) under section 354(1) (Possession of property obtained by crime) of the Criminal Code of Canada.

Notice is hereby given that the subject property, CFO file Number: 2014-2237, is subject to forfeiture under Part 3.1 of the CFA and will be forfeited to the Government for disposal by the Director of Civil

Forfeiture unless a notice of dispute is filed with the Director within the time period set out in this notice.

A notice of dispute may be filed by a person who claims to have an interest in all or part of the subject property. The notice of dispute must be filed within 60 days of the date upon which this notice is first published.

You may obtain the form of a notice of dispute, which must meet the requirements of Section 14.07 of the CFA, from the Director’s website, accessible online at www. pssg.gov.bc.ca/civilforfeiture. The notice must be in writing, signed in the presence of a lawyer or notary public, and mailed to the Civil Forfeiture Office, PO Box 9234 Station Provincial Government, Victoria, B.C. V8W 9J1.

A16 NewsLeader Wednesday, July 16, 2014

• • • • • •

MONDAY TO FRIDAY 7:30AM - 5:30PM SATURDAY 9:00AM - 5:30PM RICHMOND 604-278-2881 12111 BRIDGEPORT ROAD

1000+ Moulding Profiles Stair Parts Mantels –Custom Mantels and Mantel Caps– Wood flooring –Engineered, Solid and Laminate– Custom Millwork Interior Finishings

*%

15

BURNABY 604-294-6666

retail price with coupon

6150 LOUGHEED HIGHWAY *Terms and conditions apply. Ask for details at the store.

Promotion expires: August 27, 2014