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Ron Suffron of New Westminster Minor Baseball says Queen’s Park Stadium is the crown jewel of where local baseball players want to play.

Going, going gone? Not yet Minor baseball to develop game plan to prevent losing its field of dreams Grant Granger

fence with trees standing tall behind Westminster Baseball Association left field providing a picturesque (NWBA). His organization is upset backdrop. the city has signed a memorandum It has the feel of of understanding a field right out of with the Vancouver a Hollywood movie Whitecaps to turn like A League of the facility into Ron Suffron, NWBA Their Own. soccer only.

I’m upset with the city because there’s no plan B. “God, I love The Whitecaps this place. It’s got want to base a USL such character,” said Suffron with Pro League team there to develop a touch of sadness of the park he the team’s younger players. calls a city jewel and icon. “How The sadness is lined with a tinge can you even think about knocking of inevitability. But the MOU is far it down?” from being a done deal, despite the Suffron is president of New perception it is. A myriad of details

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The sun shone brightly as Ron Suffron gazed across the lush, green Queen’s Park Stadium baseball field.

The sounds of balls smacking gloves and pinging off bats echoed off the grandstand in the grand, old ballpark. The press box behind home plate stood sentry as it overlooked all the activity. Flowers atop a rockery lined the right field

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That’s the deadline for an application to be made to the USL for the team to start play in March 2015.

Even though the city says it will build another full-size diamond elsewhere, Suffron and the baseball community won’t give up easily.

Queen’s Park Stadium is where their juniors and midgets play, and they want to keep on doing it.

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For the second time in less than a week, a technical issue caused a major disruption with the SkyTrain system after service on two lines was shut down on Monday.

All SkyTrain cars on Metro Vancouver’s Expo and Millennium lines were halted.

The Canada Line was not affected and was operating extra trains to help offset the problems on the other two lines, said the regional transportation authority. Bus bridges between stations were also added.

TransLink advised commuters to make other transportation arrangements while they dealt with the technical issue.

Last week, on Thursday night, SkyTrain service between Burnaby and Surrey was disrupted for several hours, affecting service for thousands of passengers.

TransLink offered an apology Friday morning for the delay.

“We apologize to our customers for this unusual incident, which caused parts of our SkyTrain system to be out of service for such a lengthy period of time,” said Fred Cummings, president of TransLink’s B.C. Rapid Transit Co. subsidiary.

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ANVIL CENTRE OPENING DAY CALL FOR PERFORMERS

CITYPAGE JOB SEARCH SKILLS Saturday, July 26, 2014 10:00 am - 12:00 pm New Westminster Public Library, at 716 6th Avenue.

Are you looking for a job? The New Westminster Public Library can help with a free workshop on Job Search Skills. It will cover how to fine-tune your resume and how to access the hidden job market.

Jean-Francois Filion, a YWCA Employment Counselor, will also give information about employment programs, training sources, and licensing and accreditation information.

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Anvil Centre, the showpiece civic facility located in Monday, July 28, 2014 the heart of the downtown New Westminster at 777 Columbia Street, is holding a grand opening on No Meeting Sunday, September 14, 2014 from noon to 6:00 pm.

Please note that council Anvil Centre encompasses 84,000-square feet of meetings are now video interior space and includes: conference and meeting streamed online at facilities, theatre, multi-purpose rooms, multi-purpose www.newwestcity.ca. art studios, art gallery, the City’s Museum and Archives, Canadian Lacrosse Hall of Fame, Tourism New Westminster and much more. Details and links on this leading-edge facility can be found at www.anvilcentre.ca Performers and performing arts groups living in or connected to New Westminster are invited to submit proposals to perform during the Opening Day Celebration at the Anvil Centre. We are looking for acts that engage with the community, celebrate the spirit and rich cultural heritage of New Westminster and will animate Anvil Centre on opening day. Criteria for performers will include specifics such as: availability, suitability for audience, New Westminster connectivity and technical requirements.

Co-sponsored by New Westminster Public Library and S.U.C.C.E.S.S., the workshop will be conducted in English, with translation available in French, English, Chichewa, Nyanja, Lingala, and Swahili.

Performers’ honorariums will be paid. Floor plans of the facility can be found here: www.anvilcentre.com/plan/floor-plans

To register call the Library at 604-527-4667 or call S.U.C.C.E.S.S. at 604-430-1899 ext. 110.

Theatre Music acts to provide ambience and engage visitors as the theatre’s characteristics are displayed and demonstrated

BOOK COVER SURVIVOR CONTEST Yes, you should judge a book by its cover! At least, when it’s part of the Book Cover Survivor Contest being held at the New Westminster Public Library this summer.

The contest runs until August 30 and is part of the Library’s Summer Reading program for adults called What Are You Reading? Eight amazing book covers have been selected by the library staff as worthy of being in the contest. Each week a book cover is voted off the wall, until there is only one survivor. Be judgmental. Vote each week for your least favourite cover and feel free to vote often, so your favourite book cover survives.

While you’re at the library, check out the weekly displays of books and enter the Summer Reading draw by telling the library What You Are Reading.

The New Westminster Public Library is at 716 6th Avenue; www.nwpl.ca; 604-527-4660.

COMMUNITY FORUMS: WHITECAPS FC USL PRO PROPOSAL FOR QUEEN’S PARK STADIUM Be part of the process to determine the feasibility of locating the Whitecaps FC United Soccer Leagues (USL) PRO home games and development programs at Queen’s Park Stadium. Attend one of the upcoming community forums to learn more about the Whitecaps FC’s proposal. These forums are one of several ways to let City Council know your thoughts and opinions and to inform its decision to approve or not approve this proposal in early September. Whitecaps FC must provide a decision by the USL PRO deadline of September 16, 2014.

Tuesday, July 29, 2014 at Centennial Lodge in Queen’s Park Time: 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm • Open House at 7:00 pm • Presentation by Whitecaps FC at 7:30 pm • Discussion Saturday, August 9, 2014 at Centennial Community Centre (adjacent to Canada Games Pool) Time: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm • Open House at 11:00 am • Presentation by Whitecaps FC at 11:30 am • Discussion If you are unable to attend, you may submit feedback to: explore_whitecaps@newwestcity.ca For further information, visit www.newwestcity.ca or contact 604-527-4567.

We are seeking performers in these areas:

Roving Entertainment Focused on entertainment that can move around and does not have requirements that tie them to one spot Stage Entertainment Performers can include musical, dance, children, demonstrations, acts, anything you can imagine appearing on a stage Dance Dance performers or groups to utilize the dance studio at the Anvil Centre How to apply Please include the following: • Description of act or group (up to one page) • Preferred length of performance time • Technical requirements • New Westminster festival performance history Deadline: Friday, August 8, 2014, 4:00 pm Please send all submissions to: Biliana Velkova, Arts Coordinator Parks Culture & Recreation 600 Eighth Street New Westminster, BC, V3M 3S2

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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.

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British Store moves to Surrey Grant Granger

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The fire in Downtown New Westminster last October may have claimed another business victim.

The British Store on Columbia Street is moving to the Newton neighbourhood of Surrey.

Owner Andy Bradshaw said it was strictly a business decision. The president of the Downtown New Westminster Business Improvement Association (BIA) said he’s still bullish on the area for business.

But not right now.

Bradshaw said many of his customers worked in the buildings that burned down across the street in the Oct. 10 big blaze. In addition, all the construction up and down Columbia Street has made it inconvenient for his customers.

He needed a place where he could bake pies, with plenty of warehouse space

and free parking right outside the front door.

“You can’t do that on Columbia any more. It’s a construction zone,” said Bradshaw.

So he’s moving to a space on 72nd Avenue at 133rd Street in Surrey where his rent will be $3,000, a third of what he’s paying in New Westminster. He already owns a shop in Maple Ridge. The new Surrey shop opens Sunday, and the New West store will remain open until September.

Bradshaw started his shop in 1997. He bought the building on Columbia in 2005 for $385,000 and sold it three years ago for $1 million when the property taxes jumped $2,000 a year.

After the sale he signed a three-year lease with an option for another three years but decided not to renew.

He does, however, expect

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Andy Bradshaw’s British Store and Sherlock’s Café has been a destination on Columbia Street for people seeking all things British, from food to soccer jerseys—or memorabilia when there’s a Royal celebration.

Downtown will eventually flourish once many of the projects such as the Anvil Centre, Trapp+Holbrook and the Front Street parkade deconstruction are

completed.

“It’s going to be incredible. I would look at coming back once all the construction’s done. My heart’s in

New Westminster,” said Bradshaw. “All the positives of what’s happening in the Downtown core is all good, it’s just business-wise how long can they last?”

Bradshaw said he can’t afford to wait until the construction dust settles.

Looming on the horizon are the new buildings at the fire site which Bradshaw said “is going to be insane.”

That said, Bradshaw is excited about the Merchant Square office tower on top of the Anvil Centre civic facility. The employees there will be a good customer base for local merchants.

“It’s fine having a density of general population, but the problem is with retail you need the shoppers during the day,” he said.

Downtown New West needs more little grocery shops, and services to supply the local needs, he added.

Bradshaw promised to remain as BIA president until the organization finds a replacement.

“I believe in the organization,” he said.

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They were to meet Tuesday night to form a game plan to oppose the proposal. And they are scheduled to meet with the city next Monday (July 28). The first open house on the proposal is July 29 (see sidebar).

“They’re not overly happy about it,” said Suffron. “Visiting teams are not happy about it either.”

He pointed out that the NWBA has put thousands of dollars and hundreds of hours toward a batting cage, a baseball scoreboard and the grass field.

“All of a sudden it gets canned on you which is a little bit upsetting,” said Suffron.

“I’m upset with the city because there’s no Plan B. They tell us they’re looking at alternatives for

baseball, but how are you going to replace that? For baseball that’s the crown jewel of where the kids want to play.”

He feels realistically it would take at least two years to come up with a new park in New Westminster.

“We’re going to be out of luck for at least a year, unless they find an alternate facility outside of New Westminster,” said Suffron.

“It’s shortsighted on their part.”

Coun. Jonathan Coté, chair of the city’s parks committee, said the baseball community’s views will have to be considered as the process unfolds.

He said they’d have to figure out if that level of baseball field could be built elsewhere in New Westminster, and if so what would it cost. He added any

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replacement baseball field likely wouldn’t require the seating the stadium has. (It currently has less than 2,000 but USL requires seating for at least 3,500.)

“You wouldn’t need to replicate Queen’s Park Stadium because the stadium is not very well utilized. Having said that you would need to find an adequate field,” said Coté.

While the city is interested in the opportunity the Whitecaps are proposing, Coté emphasized it is not a done deal because council needs to understand all of the implications.

“We’re going to need numbers before anything is put forward,” said Coté. “The devil is going to be in the details in respect to this proposal. Now it’s the city that has to do its due diligence

to make sure this is the right proposal to go forward.”

Big plans go public New Westminster and the Vancouver Whitecaps will present their grand plans for Queen’s Park Stadium to the public next week.

An open house will be held at Centennial Lodge in Queen’s Park on Tuesday, July 29. It will start with storyboards and informal discussion at 7 p.m. Whitecaps president Bob Lenarduzzi and chief operating officer Rachel Lewis will make a presentation at 7:30 p.m., said city assistant parks and recreation director Jennifer Wilson. City staff will also speak to the project’s feasibility.

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Those include baseball and soccer organizations, residents associations and the Chamber of Commerce.

Any perception the initial announcement created that it’s a done deal is incorrect, said Wilson. There’s a great deal of due diligence to be done by all parties to determine financial, traffic and community implications.

“We’re really only looking at the feasibility of this. We need to understand what the different requirements are and the different impacts and only when we have that detail will we be able to reconcile what the financial impact would be.”

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Big win for New West native Scores five in final of world field lacrosse championship Grant Granger

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New Westminster’s Kevin Crowley was on top of the world Saturday night.

The top of the field lacrosse world, that is.

Crowley pumped in five goals to lead Canada to an 8-5 upset victory over the United States in the final of the 2014 world championship in Commerce City, Colo. He called it the biggest championship victory of his career, and he got to do it in front of his father, grandparents

and sister.

“It was great to get to share it with my family,” said Crowley in an interview Monday from his home in Philadelphia where he has played the last three National Lacrosse League seasons for the Philadelphia Wings. “Any time you can say you’re a world champion, it’s unbelievable.”

Crowley, 25, represented Canada at the 2008 world junior championship in Coquitlam and 2010 worlds in Manchester, England. Canada lost to the U.S. in the final of both.

Through the early portions of this year’s tournament he had been relatively quiet scoring just

three goals. But in the final he was on fire.

“I knew I had to have a big game. I didn’t do much during the rest of the tournament, and I knew the coaching staff was resting me up for the big game,” said Crowley, who has played for both the senior and junior Salmonbellies.

“I was trying to initiate the offence and taking a back seat and trying to learn the systems and not being selfish at all. It wasn’t a big deal to me to score, but I had to bring it when the time was right.”

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Two announcements last week underlined just how important the Fraser River is to the local economy and why it’s vital more steps be taken to prevent flooding.

A new report commissioned by the Richmond Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with other chambers in the region, warns a massive flood would cause tens of billions of dollars in damage and catastrophic losses for the 300,000 residents of the floodplain, as well as business and industry.

As well, the Lower Mainland Flood Management Strategy wants an action plan to begin the process of raising dikes and improving other flood defences in the years ahead.

Saskatchewan and Manitoba were recently hit with severe flooding and it’s likely the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley will see flood damage in the future. In fact, recent studies by the province project that major floods will be more frequent and severe as a result of climate change.

Richmond, being below sea level to begin with, already has an extensive diking system. But with global weather patterns taking a turn to the extreme in recent years, cities on floodplains cannot take flooding for granted. Look at what happened in Calgary and many parts of normally dry Alberta last year, when the Bow River swelled past its banks.

While Richmond may be prepared, many dikes in the Fraser Valley are too low.

Yet if Fraser Valley dikes are strengthened, that means more water will be being directed at Richmond. That’s why a coordinated strategy is essential.

It’s good that business groups and government are taking a proactive approach at a potential future risk. Let’s hope senior governments put their money where there mouths are in doing upgrades now, rather than throwing money at cleaning up a disaster zone in the future.

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B.C. back in black, deep in debt VICTORIA – When the audited public accounts confirmed a $353 million surplus for the last fiscal year, B.C. Liberal political staff were quick to remind reporters of the NDP’s main theme from last year’s election campaign.

Pages of election quotes from almost every NDP MLA were waiting to be distributed. It was a “bogus budget,” one of the more polite tags applied to the government’s pre-election fiscal plan.

“It underestimates the costs in a whole bunch of ministries and we’re going to have to review that because all of the decisions that we propose in our platform will have to be implemented,” said then-leader Adrian Dix, describing the NDP’s plans to tax and spend more.

Skeena MLA Robin Austin targeted health care in the budget debate: “Bearing in mind that our population is actually increasing, bearing in mind that our population is aging, I think it’s very unrealistic to think we can actually limit health care expenditures to 2.7 per cent.”

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As it turned out, health care spending grew by just over two per cent. It still went up by $360 million from the previous year, but after annual increases of six or seven per cent had become the norm, this is quite an achievement. New agreements remain to be negotiated with doctors and nurses, so we’re unlikely to see the same cost control results for the current year.

Ottawa’s health care transfer payment formula has changed, and increases are to be capped at three per cent a year by 2016, so this is the kind of spending restraint all provinces are expected to produce.

Education was the only other ministry to receive significant extra funding last year, up $299 million despite continuing enrolment decline. Like health,

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the education budget goes up every year, and these increases, along with strong student performance results, expose the rhetoric of the B.C. Teachers’ Federation about a cash-starved system for what it is.

But the biggest fabrication of last year’s election was the “debt free B.C.” slogan emblazoned on the side of Premier Christy Clark’s campaign bus.

The public accounts confirm that the province’s total debt rose to just over $60 billion, the latest of a series of increases since 2008. The much-touted balanced budget is on the operating side, while the province continues to pile up debt to pay for the Port Mann mega-project, hospitals, schools and other big infrastructure.

Finance Minister Mike de Jong emphasized the difference between capital and operating expenditures.

“We’re borrowing to build as opposed to paying for the groceries,” he said.

“Debt free B.C.” was not an outright misrepresentation, merely one of the most far-

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fetched promises ever delivered in the history of B.C. politics.

The legislature is to convene in October so the B.C. Liberals can pass a taxation framework for the nascent liquefied natural gas industry, which the government hopes will generate the revenues to ultimately pay off the province’s $60-billion mortgage.

Meanwhile there is more capital debt ahead. The cabinet is expected to green-light the Site C dam on the Peace River this fall, a decade-long project estimated to cost $8 billion.

Along with the public accounts, the finance ministry released a list of surplus land sales. The sale of 50-odd properties, some of them closed schools, netted the provincial treasury about $310 million, which accounts for most of the surplus.

Was this “selling off the family silverware to try and balance the books,” as now-NDP leader John Horgan termed it before the election? It’s certainly not a revenue source to be matched next year.

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Hardly a ‘disaster’ Re: Bailey bridge decision ‘a disaster’ (NewsLeader, July 2) New Westminster Coun. Bill Harper says that Coquitlam has “destroyed the relationship” between the two communities by winning an arbitration over the Bailey bridge.

This is the second time Coquitlam has had to take legal action in about a decade, and the second time Coquitlam has won.

New Westminster needs to start working with its neighbours on transportation solutions that are regional. Imagine if every community put up barriers so traffic had to go around their city. If there is one community that isn’t playing well with its neighbours, it’s New Westminster.

The arbitrator ruled in favour of a two-lane bridge, instead of the ridiculous one-lane Bailey bridge that has allowed alternating traffic for the past 20 years. Harper called that decision “a complete disaster.”

Councillor Harper, the earthquake in Haiti was a disaster. Last year’s $8-billion flood in Calgary was a disaster. A two-lane bridge connecting two truck routes? That’s not a disaster, it’s a no-brainer.

Thank you, Coquitlam, for advocating for workable regional transportation.

Teri Towner Coquitlam

are typically many other options (e.g. slowing down traffic or shorter crossings) that will improve overall road safety without impeding pedestrians.

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Grain cars derail Downtown Five go off the track underneath McInnes overpass Monday morning

about half a metre long that is literally severed from the tie. I would say approximately 100 metres from that the track has slipped and five grain cars are derailed, just sitting on top of the slipped track.”

He said the train belonged to CP Rail but was on a CN railbed. CP Rail told him the train was traveling at four miles per hour. Maximum speed on that section of track adjacent to the Quayside community is 10 mph, but because it was switching tracks it was going slower.

Puchmayr said the Begbie Street vehicle crossing was closed for about an hour.

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Five grain cars derailed under the McInnes Street overpass in New Westminster Monday morning.

None, however, turned over and caused a safety hazard, according to Coun. Chuck Puchmayr, chair of the city’s emergency advisory committee.

They all remained upright.

“It appears there was a track failure,” said Puchmayr.

“There’s a section of track

“I would say that there’s no risk to the public,” said Puchmayr.

“Any time there’s a derailment in a heavily populated area that concerns us. We really need to have a good analysis of why a section of track nearly severed.

What are the inspection rates? I am told by CP Rail they inspect this track once a week. We need to find out what happened, how it happened and what we need to do to prevent this from ever happening again.”

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Crowley wasn’t the only New West player to shine at the tournament.

Jordan and Jimmy McBride, along with defender Matt MacGrotty helped Scotland to reach sixth place. That put Scotland into the top tier along with Canada and the U.S. for the 2018 world championship.

Scott Janssen was also the tourney’s sixth top scorer with 23 goals in seven games as his Netherlands squad finished 16th.

Crowley may have been in Philadelphia, but a lot is in limbo when it comes to his lacrosse future. He has scored 103 goals and 218 points in 50 games for the Wings. But the team recently said it wouldn’t be returning to Philly and there’s talk it may end up in Connecticut. He also plays professional field lacrosse in Major League Lacrosse. While he was in Colorado he was traded from Florida to the Chesapeake Bayhawks in Annapolis, Md. “I’m going to get away from lacrosse a little bit and enjoy the feeling,” said Crowley.

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Wednesday, July 23, 2014 NewsLeader A9

Adams River sockeye in 2010.

This year’s predictions suggest as many as 72 million sockeye could enter the Fraser River.

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Sockeye mega-run so far slow to show up Salmon face dangerously hot Fraser River temperatures Jeff Nagel Black Press

A predicted massive run of Fraser River sockeye has yet to show up in force, so no commercial salmon fishing has been approved so far.

Fishery managers with the Pacific Salmon Commission said Friday fewer sockeye are coming in so far than expected, although that could change swiftly.

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Fraser River panel has not yet issued an estimate of the run size and said planned openings for seine boat fisheries have been pushed back to at least July 23.

The pre-season forecast – based on the fact this year’s return is the spawn of the unusually large 2010 run – projected 23 million sockeye would likely come back to the Fraser this summer, and it might run as high as 72 million.

Other challenges are ahead for the migrating fish if they prove to be merely late, not

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Hot weather and a smaller-than-average Interior snowpack is likely to result in more sockeye dying than usual on their journey upriver. As of Thursday, the temperature of the Fraser was 18.8 degrees – 2.8 degrees higher than average for this date.

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River temperatures are forecast to moderate to 17.9 degrees over the next few days.

The amount of water flowing past the gauge at Hope was also 20 per cent lower than usual Thursday.

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Hosting a kid-friendly dinner party Children do not often attend dinner parties. Adults with children typically leave the kids with a babysitter when attending a dinner parties with colleagues or friends.

But some hosts choose to make their dinner parties kid-friendly. This can make things easier on guests, who won’t have to go to the trouble or expense of hiring a babysitter for the night.

It also can make things easier on hosts with children of their own and don’t want to add finding a sitter to their list of things to do in the days leading up to the party. Kids can add some life to a dinner party, but hosts may to employ a few strategies to ensure their kidfriendly dinner parties are enjoyable for adults and children alike.

fare like pizza or macaroni and cheese so kids are more likely to eat and not complain of hunger later in the evening.

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Whether it’s a movie, a board game or another distraction, finding something to keep the kids entertained throughout the night should be a priority for hosts.

A selection of movies that kids can choose from might be your best bet, as films that are between 90 and 120 minutes long can keep youngsters occupied for much of the night. Let kids watch their movies FEEd ThE kIds FIRsT in a playroom that’s Kids can’t ignore separate from where their appetites as adult guests will be long as their adult gathering prior to counterparts, so make dinner, and periodically sure dinner for the check in on the kids as kids is served once all the night progresses. of them have arrived.

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Adults attending the party with their children can split the cost of a babysitter, even if he or she charges extra to look after several kids at once. Hosting a kid-friendly dinner party can make for a memorable night for parents and their children.

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SPORTS

Sr. Salmonbellies in fight for fourth

UP AND OVER Devin Strome of New Westminster clears the bar in the high jump competition of the women’s pentathlon Saturday at the B.C. Summer Games in Nanaimo. She went on to win a bronze medal.

GREG SAKAKI BLACK PRESS

’Bellies to battle A’s in Jr. final The preliminaries are out of the way and the B.C. Junior A Lacrosse League showdown everyone expected will start Wednesday night.

The New Westminster Salmonbellies will take on the Coquitlam Adanacs in the league final. After finishing first with a 20-1-0 record, New West advanced by completing a sweep of the Delta Islanders in a best-of-five series last week.

The second-place A’s did the same

by beating the visiting Victoria Shamrocks 15-9 in Game 3 of their semifinal Saturday.

That sets up a best-of-seven BCJALL final that starts at Queen’s Park Arena Wednesday starting at 8 p.m.

The series will resume Friday in Coquitlam, Saturday back in New West and Monday in Coquitlam. If further games are necessary they will be at Queen’s Park next Wednesday (July 30), in Coquitlam Aug. 1, and

in New West on Sunday, Aug. 3.

The winner will play host to the Alberta champion in a best-offive series. The Rocky Mountain Lacrosse League final is being contested between the Calgary Mountaineers and the Okotoks Raiders.

The Minto Cup will be a best-ofseven series between that winner and the Ontario champion to be held at the Langley Events Centre starting Aug. 9.

The New Westminster Salmonbellies will head into the stretch drive of the Western Lacrosse Association in the heat of a three-way fight for the fourth and final playoff spot.

The Salmonbellies split games on a weekend trip to Vancouver Island. They fell 13-5 to the first-place Victoria Shamrocks (13-1-2) on Friday before downing the Nanaimo Timbermen 9-6 Saturday.

That leaves New West with a 6-9-0 record, the same as the Langley Thunder, with three games remaining. The Coquitlam Adanacs (6-10-0) also have 12 points.

This is an important week for the Salmonbellies.

The Thunder will be at Queen’s Park on Thursday, 7:45 p.m., before the ’Bellies play the A’s in Coquitlam on Saturday. New West

will finish the 2014 regular season by taking on the third-place Maple Ridge Burrards (8-7-1) next Thursday (July 31).

After each team scored three goals in the first period Friday, the Shamrocks took over scoring six in the second while blanking the ’Bellies.

Colton Clark scored twice for New West with singles going to Curtis Hodgson, Jeff Cornwall and Brendan Ranford.

Alexis Buque stopped 17 of 25 shots and Neil Tyack saved 15 of 20 in the New West net as the Shamrocks outshot the Salmonbellies 45-43.

Cornwall and Ranford scored two each in Nanaimo with the others going to Clark, Cliff Smith, Martin Cummings, Richard Lachlan and Matt MacKenzie. Buque made 30 saves to get the win.

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INDEX IN BRIEF FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS ...............1-8 COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS ...9-57 TRAVEL.............................................61-76 CHILDREN ........................................80-98 EMPLOYMENT .............................102-198

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PERSONALS

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

Call now: 1-800-712-9851

BUSINESS SERVICES...................203-387

TRAVEL

PETS & LIVESTOCK ......................453-483 MERCHANDISE FOR SALE...........503-587 REAL ESTATE ...............................603-696 RENTALS ......................................703-757 AUTOMOTIVE ..............................804-862 MARINE .......................................903-920

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IN MEMORIAM GIFTS

108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

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VACATION SPOTS

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 115

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Protected Territories. Full Details CALL NOW 1-866-668-6629. Website WWW.TCVEND.COM.

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TIMESHARE

76 FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

EDUCATION

APARTMENT/CONDO MANAGER TRAINING • Certified Home Study Course • Jobs Registered Across Canada • Gov. Certified www.RMTI.ca / 604.681.5456 or 1.800.665.8339

DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

Atlas Power Sweeping Hiring Drivers WATER TRUCK OPERATORS - require Class 3.

SWEEPER OPERATORS - require air ticket.

Email: jobs@atlasg.net or Fax: 604-294-5988

Excavator & Backhoe Operator Training. Be employable in 4-6wks. Call 604-546-7600. www.rayway.ca

108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

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

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• 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

INFORMATION

CANADA BENEFIT GROUP - Do you or someone you know suffer from a disability? Get up to $40,000 from the Canadian Government.

Toll-free 1-888-511-2250 or www.canadabenefit.ca.

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 Only those of interest will be contacted.

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Van Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility.

CARRIERS NEEDED 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

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

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EDUCATION

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!

- Qualities we are looking for: - Excellent customer service skills.

- Superior verbal and written English communication skills.

- Proficient with Outlook, MS Word and Excel.

- Excellent time management and organizational skills.

- Must be able to multi task.

- Reliable and punctual.

PHONE BOOKS Mature persons with own car, truck, or van, or Clubs, Charitable Organizations, School, Church Groups, or Sport Teams. Earn money delivering the Yellow Pages™ Directories door to door in Burnaby and New Westminster in July.

NO SELLING INVOLVED Start Immediately!

PDC Logistics Call: 604.421.2403 Mon.- Fri. 8:00am - 4:00pm http://www.deliverYELLOW.ca 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.

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HELP WANTED

FLAGGERS NEEDED. No Certification? Get Certified, 604-575-3944

.Flagpersons & Lane Closure Techs required. Must have reliable vehicle. Must be certified & experienced. Union wages & benefits. Fax resume 604-513-3661 email: darlene.hibbs@shawbiz.ca

Re “CYCLE” your unwanted items in bcclassified.com 604-575-5555

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.

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.

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

EDUCATION

HELP WANTED

Start Aug 18th. Hours 8:00am to 4:30pm Monday to Friday.

Are you looking for a job that will give you spring break, Christmas and summer holidays off?

Landscaping Sales & Service Opportunities Up To $400 CASH Daily

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CUSTOMER SERVICE

HELP WANTED

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

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

Admin Assistant (seasonal work)

Yellow Pages™ 130

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.

HELP WANTED

DELIVERY PERSONS

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

A Great Janitorial Franchise Opportunity

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Starting Wage $12.00 hr Please drop off your resume in person from Aug 5th to Aug 8th to Lifetouch Canada 1610 Ingleton Ave Burnaby BC.

Experience is beneficial but we will train. Burnaby based, must be avail for weekends. Good driving record & abstract req’d.

HIGHWAY OWNER OPERATORS $3500 SIGNING BONUS

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

Please forward your resumé to: 115

EDUCATION

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

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

www.burnabynewsleader.com www.newwestnewsleader.com

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HELP WANTED

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 160

TRADES, TECHNICAL

PERSONAL SERVICES 182

FINANCIAL SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 329 PAINTING & DECORATING

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 372

SUNDECKS

PRODUCTION WORKERS

This is an entry level, general labour position that involves the physical handling of newspaper & related advertising supplements.

REQUIREMENTS: • Prior bindery and/or machine operator experience is preferred • Motivated self-starter willing to work in a fast-paced enviro. performing repetitive tasks • Must be able to lift 35lbs. & stand for long periods of time • Ability to work co-operatively in a diverse, team-based enviro.

• Must be reliable & dependable • Excellent communication skills & detail oriented • Completion of high school • Must have own transportation This P/T position has a variety of afternoon & graveyard shifts (Mon - Fri). The incumbent must be able to work on a weekly schedule with short notice.

Starting Wage $12.20 + Shift Premiums!

If you are interested in this position, please e-mail your resume, including “Production Worker” in the subject line to:

jobs.vantage way@gmail.com

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HOME CARE/SUPPORT

F/T Caregiver required for elderly care.

Minimum wage.

Email: jsgaliano@telus.net

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MEDICAL/DENTAL

Full time Certified Dental Assistant required for team orientated family dental practice.

Awesome wage and benefits package. Apply by resume to: 121 N. 1st Avenue, Williams Lake, BC V2G 1Y7, Fax: (250)398-8633 or by E-mail: vitoratos@shaw.ca Visit our website: www.cariboodentalclinic.com

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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

MASTER CRAFTSMEN WANTED • Plumbers • Painters • Electricians • Finish Carpenters • Tilers • Dry Wallers • Handymen / Jack Of All Trades Must have min. 10 years exp.

Serving Metro Vancouver & surrounding area. F/T, P/T, Flexible hours & great compensation!

Apply On-line: www. handymanconnection.com /handyman-job-careersopportunities.aspx

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

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

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

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 260

PAVING/SEAL COATING

338

This is an opportunity to join us in the Edmonton Area.

The Northeast Anthony Henday Drive project includes the construction of 27 kms of six and eight-lane divided roadway, nine interchanges, two flyovers, eight rail crossing & two bridges across the North Saskatchewan River.

You can view all skilled trade and construction management positions and apply via

www.flatironcorp.com or forward your resume:

canadarecruiter@ flatironcorp.com

TREE SERVICES

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PETS

FROM $140,000 Also; Spectacular 3 Acre Parcel at $390,000

PETS

Plumbing Services - Hvac Gas Fitting & Electrical. C & C Electrical Mechanical 604-475-7077

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

POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE

Shop from home! bcclassified.com

PRESSURE WASHING

Call Ian 604-724-6373

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

GERMAN Shepherd pups. Working line. Black & black/tan. 6 weeks old. $700. 604-820-4230, 604-302-7602 Male Stud Services. Looking for a Maltese. Will consider Pomeranian.

Reasonable fee. 604-302-6647 Pure bread CAIRN TERRIER Pups Shots, dewormed. $650. House pets. 778-588-1051,604-859-1724

~ FINANCING AVAILABLE ~

FRUIT & VEGETABLES

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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.

1995 Deluxe Elkhorn 10.5’ Camper. Loaded, Exc cond! $5500/obo. Truck also avail.

Call 604-317-7886 (Langley)

RENTALS 706

RECREATIONAL/SALE

LOTS

630

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 542

2011 CHEV AVEO 4/dr Sedan, automatic, grey, 65,000/km’s. $6000 firm. Call 604-538-9257.

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

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

Check out our FOR SALE sections: class 500’s for Merchandise, 600’s for Real Estate, and for Automotive view our 800’s.

CARS - DOMESTIC

PRIME LAKEVIEW LOTS

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

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WE BUY HOMES BC

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FULL SERVICE Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. 1-800-573-2928

AUTO FINANCING

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

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

HANDYMAN CONNECTION Home Repairs, Renovations, Installations. Licensed & Bonded. 604-878-5232

• Formwork Carpenters • Apprentice Carpenters • Skilled Laborers • Grade Checkers • Heavy Equipment Operators

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS

Flatiron has been named Heavy Civil Contractor of the Year in Alberta & has won numerous employer awards.

810

PLUMBING

Join one of North America’s most respected & fastest growing heavy civil infrastructure contractors.

Flatiron Constructors has an immediate need for:

615 COMMERCIAL PROPERTY

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

ELECTRICAL

Low Cost. Same Day Guaranteed.

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

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APARTMENT/CONDO

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

The Scrapper

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

HOME REPAIRS

FIVE STAR ROOFING

If I can’t do it It can’t be done

All kinds of re-roofing & repairs.

Free est. Reasonable rates.

778-998-7505 or 604-961-7505

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

Burnaby NELSON PLACE TOWNHOMES 2701 – 2755 Bainbridge Ave.

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

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

DREAMING...

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

of a NEW CAREER?

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

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

Check out bcclassified.com’s Employment and Career Sections in the 100’s for information 604-575-5555

560

COQUITLAM

Welcome Home !

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

MISC. FOR SALE

Call (604) 931-2670 TOP CA$H PAID TODAY For SCRAP VEHICLES! 2 hr. Service www.a1casper.com (604)209-2026

300 Build The Best.

Be The Best!

Buying, Renting, Selling? www.bcclassified.com

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Commercial Transport & Diesel Engine Mechanics

778-997-9582

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

TRADES, TECHNICAL

BISON Transport is looking for positive, team oriented Tractor Trailer Technicians for our expanding maintenance team in Langley.

Great company with leadership opportunities. Competitive wages and benefits dependent on experience and qualifications. Red Seal and BC Safety Certification an asset. To apply, visit the Careers page on www.bisontransport.com.

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

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

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

TRANSPORTATION

FOR LEASE OFFICES FOR DOCTORS, CHIROPRACTORS, MEDICAL SPECIALISTS, NATUROPATHS or RETAIL PREMISES for LEASE by Burnaby General Hospital LESS THAN ONE BLOCK FROM BURNABY GENERAL HOSPITAL - ALMOST 900 square feet.

Available NOVEMBER 1st or SOONER. INCLUDES 4 PARKING SPOTS, STORAGE, APPLIANCES AND TELEPHONE SYSTEM. ONLY $3,500 per month, triple net or best offer. Please call 604.3312505 for more information

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Canada’s Largest Independently owned newspaper group, is currently looking for Part-Time Production Workers to work at our Delta - Vantage Way 24/7 production facility.

REAL ESTATE

WORK WANTED

Writer: creative, innovative, poetic, yearning to fulfill my creativity! Do you need someone to write: short stories for film/tv, marketing, advertising, slogans, or to come up with a brilliant idea for business? Please contact: berliner10@shaw.ca

PERSONAL SERVICES 182

FINANCIAL SERVICES

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

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 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.

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

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

LANDSCAPING

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

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

MOVING & STORAGE

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

.A East West Roofing & Siding Co. Repairs, new roofs, torching, gutter services. 10% off. 604-783-6437

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RUBBISH REMOVAL

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

Best in every way! 604-721-4555.

MAPLE RIDGE. Large, new 1 bdrm & den grnd flr apt. Luxurious, s/s appls, granite counters, prkg, F/P. $1100. Avail now. 604-730-6957 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

AFFORDABLE MOVING www.affordablemoversbc.com

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$45/Hr

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

LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE JUNK REMOVAL By RECYCLE-IT! 604.587.5865 www.recycleitcanada.ca

REAL ESTATE

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

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APARTMENT/CONDOS

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

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TRANSPORTATION

www.paintspecial.com

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AUTO FINANCING

mikes hauling 604-516-9237

FLEETWOOD WASTE Bin Rentals 10-30 Yards.

Call Ken at 604-294-1393

Running this ad for 10yrs

PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour (Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint.

NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Services.

$159,000 - #9-45 Fourth Columbia Skytrain Stn at your doorstep 1 bdrm 645sf NE facing, PETS OK. Pat Ginn, 604-220-9188 Sutton Westcoast

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

Ask about our

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612 BUSINESSES FOR SALE

$

ROOM SPECIAL

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

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SUNDECKS

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

For Lease $1500 pm or for sale $699,000 Gas Bar/Grocery Store, Fruit Stand, Restaurant, lots parking,7500 sq.ft. bldg on Trans Canada Hwy, Sicamous. 1 (250)3090975

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

329 PAINTING & DECORATING 604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley

847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES

Grange St & McMurray Ave

MISC. WANTED

FIREARMS. All types wanted, estates, collections, single items, military. We handle all paperwork and transportation.

Licensed Dealer.1.866.960.0045. www.dollars4guns.com.

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

PARKVIEW TOWERS

STEEL BUILDINGS...SUMMER MELTDOWN SALE! 20X20 $5,419.

25X26 $6,485. 30X30 $8,297.

32X34 $9,860. 40X48 $15,359.

47X68 $20,558. Front & Back Wall Included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-6685422 www.pioneersteel.ca

CURLY JOE’S MOVING - Free moving for people on social assistance or disabilities. 604-618-7766

604-537-4140

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.

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

Auto Financing Dream Team - www.iDreamAuto.com or call 1.800.961.7022

WE’RE ON THE WEB www.bcclassified.com

REPAIRER’S LIEN ACT Whereas, Jason, indebted to Mint Auto Body for repair’s on a 1998 Mercedes VIN: WDBFA67FXWF160203. There is presently an amount due and owing of $12,000 plus any additional costs of storage, and sale. Notice is hereby given that on the 5th day of August, 2014 or thereafter, the said vehicle will be sold. For more information call Mint Auto Body LTD. 604-433-1207

A16 NewsLeader Wednesday, July 23, 2014

NATURE CLEAN Product of Canada TILE AND BATH CLEANER 946 mL

DISHWASHING LIQUID Assorted Varieties 740 mL

425

2for250

425 ea

ea

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PRODUCE AISLE

/lb

2for300

Vancouver Hastings Vancouver Commercial Dr New West River Market 2342 East Hastings St. 2279 Commercial Drive #130 - 810 Quayside Drive 604-254-3014 604-255-1440 604-525-3331

ORGANIC ZUCCHINI

29

1L Product of Canada

Prices effective July 21 to 27, 2014.

While quantities last. No rainchecks.

Serving our local community since 1986

Product of USA

NEUROGENESIS HAPPY WATER

SPECIALS

Packed with Healthy Varieties

1

Select Varieties 35g Product of Canada

473 mL Product of USA

350

ea

THEOBROMA GLUTEN FREE ORGANIC CHOCOLATE BARS

SAMBAZON FROZEN GLUTEN FREE ORGANIC ACAI SORBET

HOT HOUSE XL RED PEPPER

Product of BC

149 /lb

FRESH LOCAL BLUEBERRIES

Product of Pitt Meadows, BC

BROCCOLI CROWN

1

Product of USA

69

89¢

/lb

/lb

MACKIE’S OF SCOTLAND POTATO CRISPS

Assorted Varieties 150g Product of Scotland

195 ea

COMENSOLI GLUTEN FREE FROZEN PIZZA

Assorted Varieties 294g Product of BC

525 ea

EARTH’S OWN ALMOND NON-DAIRY BEVERAGES Assorted Varieties 946 mL Product of Canada

200 ea

WHOLESOME SWEETENERS ORGANIC STEVIA PACKETS

35 packets Product of USA

375 ea