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Micaela Evans couldn’t remember the last time she hugged someone. The degenerative effects of spinal muscular atrophy, a form of Muscular Dystrophy, had sapped her arms of so much strength, she could no longer fully embrace someone she loved. So when the 19-year-old communications student at Simon Fraser University was fitted with a pair of new Robotic WREX arms in

January, Evans used her new-found elastics give her the strength and strength to hug her mom, who cried. motion to do things like lift a pot “It was just really awesome to over a stove. Or wrap her arms all be able to do that the way around her again,” said Evans. mom. The WREX arms The arms aren’t are a lightweight cheap. Each one Micaela Evans exoskeleton that costs $5,000 and has I wanted to be in a big city to take advantage of all the supports Evans’ to be custom built crazy opportunities it has. arms between the and fitted for its wrist and elbow. A wearer. brace that attaches to her motorized Evans was able to acquire her wheelchair essentially makes her arms with a Safeway mobility grant. arms weightless, and a series of For six years the grocery company’s

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There are fewer homeless people in Burnaby. But that’s still nothing to proud of, says Wanda Mulholland of the Burnaby Task Force on Homelessness. Burnaby’s homeless dropped by 26 per cent compared to 2011, according to the 2014 Homeless Count conducted in on March 12 by the Greater Vancouver Regional Steering Committee on Homelessness. The count, done every three years, is conducted by more than 900 volunteers who seek out and survey people living in the streets, temporary shelters or even couch surfing. Mulholland said the snapshot nature of the count likely means there aren’t actually fewer homeless people in Burnaby, it’s just harder to find them. “Burnaby is a lovely place and there are so many people who are not able to benefit because of extreme poverty,” she said. “We’re seeing new people all the time.” Mulholland said one particularly disturbing trend is the number of long-term homeless in Burnaby.

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Seafood Products Ltd. and the University of Phoenix. Daren Hancott anticipates He’s lived in Burnaby for 15 he’ll lead a full slate of years. candidates looking to gain Hancott said while a voice in Burnaby City he was also considering Hall and the school board taking a run at the federal in November’s municipal Conservative party elections. nomination for the new The businessman and riding of Burnaby Northeducator was introduced Seymour, he had to make a Thursday as the mayoral choice. candidate for the “I’ve been sitting new Burnaby First on the sidelines for 15 Coalition. years,” said Hancott. The BFC is “I’m doing this comprised of because I care about members of the the community.” Green Party, BFC has WARD Team Burnaby already named and Burnaby two candidates for Parents’ Voice as well as city council and three for independents. It was formed school board. For council, to put forth a unified they are Nick Kvenich and opposition to the Burnaby Helen Ward. And for school Citizens Association, which board, the candidates are holds every elected seat on Ben Seebaran, Heather council and school board. Leung and Shakila Hancott was acclaimed Jayachandran. as the group’s mayoral Hancott said the process candidate by its board in a of filling out the slate is meeting last Saturday. He’s ongoing by the party’s a past-chair of the B.C. board of directors as they Chamber of Commerce vet and interview potential and served as the chief candidates. administrative officer at “It’s all happening very University Canada West as quickly. We have lots of time well as executive posts at to find people.”

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Daren Hancott is hoping he’ll be able to climb the steps of Burnaby City Hall as the new mayor after the November municipal elections. He was introduced as the candidate for the mayor’s job on Thursday.

Hancott said one of his group’s main goals is to get more people out to vote. Burnaby had one of the lowest rates of voter turnout in the last municipal election in 2011. Hancott said that’s because there hasn’t been a credible opposition to the BCA juggernaut which has controlled city hall for 27 years. “I can’t recall when a group this diverse has come together to bring some sort

of check and balance to the current administration,” said Hancott. He said the party has been talking to Burnaby voters to find out their concerns, and that process will continue in four town hall meetings leading up to the Nov. 15 elections. Hancott cited high taxes, education and the aging Burnaby Hospital as particular issues concerning voters. And while he said the party’s complete platform

won’t be rolled out for a few weeks, he promised if elected he would undertake a core review of the city’s affairs in his first 180 days in office. He also said he’d immediately hire more RCMP officers and the party is already working on a plan to replace Burnaby Hospital. “We’re the ordinary voices of Burnaby residents,” said Hancott. “I think we can do this.”

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More than half the 58 homeless people counted in Burnaby have lived in the city for more than 10 years. “They’ve been homeless in Burnaby for a long time,” said Mulholland. “These are Burnaby folks, they prefer to be here. It shows how important community is for people.” There is a silver lining, said Mulholland. The city’s outreach program is getting more homeless into options

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“I wanted to be in a big city to take advantage of all the crazy opportunities it has,” said Evans. Not that her choice to attend school in Burnaby has made her life easy. She has to live in the grad students’ residence instead of a dorm with younger students. She has to plan her days more carefully. She tires easily. “There are a lot of extra details you have to do on a daily basis,” she said. “You have to fight for a lot more things.” Having the full use of her arms is especially important for Evans’ choice of career. She loves to write and hopes to go into journalism or public relations when she graduates. “I hope to be able to make a difference for someone,” she said. Just as donations from others have made a difference for her. • Safeway’s Make Muscles Move campaign runs until Aug. 15. Donations support research, scholarships and the acquisition of mobility equipment through Muscular Dystrophy Canada. For more information go to www.muscle.ca

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If Kinder Morgan can’t build a pipeline through Burnaby Mountain, the company will run it through residential backyards on the north side of Northcliffe Crescent, according to a document filed with the National Energy Board. The proposed alternate route would run along Burnaby Mountain Parkway, Hastings Street, Cliff Avenue and then east through the Northcliffe residential area before entering the Westridge Marine Terminal. That’s the route the pipeline company had originally declared its preferred route, until last month when it informed the NEB its new preferred route would go under Burnaby Mountain. At the time Burnaby-Douglas MP Kennedy Stewart hailed

Research by two SFU scientists could give new ammunition to groups opposed to “fracking,” the controversial process of extracting natural gas from shale by injecting highpressure chemicals to release trapped gas. Viorel Popescu and Maureen Ryan, David H. Smith Conservation Research Fellows in SFU’s Biological Sciences department were part of an international group of eight scientists that studied the environmental impact of 150 gas wells in three American states. They discovered that two out of every three wells were

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the switch as a “victory for this community.” In a letter to the NEB, Kinder Morgan’s vice president of finance and regulatory affairs, Scott Stoness, said the company made an error by neglecting to identify its former preferred route as the new alternate route. The latest shift raised the hackles of Burnaby Mayor Derek Corrigan, who called the proposed route change “underhanded and unacceptable.” He said the plan to build the expanded Trans Mountain pipeline under Burnaby Mountain is unlikely because of community opposition, soil instability, ecological sensitivity and cost. Running it through backyards, he said, shows a “complete lack of concern and respect for the tremendous impact of their proposals on the lives of Burnaby citizens.”

On July 25, Kinder Morgan’s legal team filed a letter with the NEB expressing the company’s frustration over its attempts to get access to City of Burnaby land on the mountain to be able to complete engineering, geotechnical, environmental and archaeological studies. “City of Burnaby Mayor Derek Corrigan has stated publicly that the City will reject Trans Mountain’s request for access,” said the letter. “As a result, Trans Mountain is not optimistic that the City of Burnaby will provide it with access to the Subject Lands.” The same day Kinder Morgan filed a formal request for access to City of Burnaby lands. If the request isn’t granted the company said it will enforce its access rights under the National Energy Board Act to begin its surveying work on Aug. 15.

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fractured with at least one undisclosed chemical and some wells were fractured with fluids containing more than 20 undisclosed chemicals, some of which could be radioactive or carcinogenic. The scientists also looked at the impact of the dense development of natural gas wells on the surrounding habitat and wildlife. They found detrimental effects of air, water, noise and light pollution. “If you look at a heavily developed landscape down the road, you see more holes and cuts than natural habitats,” said Popescu, a Burnaby resident. “Forests or grasslands that were

once continuous are now islands fragmented by a dense web of roads, pipelines and well pads.” Popescu and Ryan said their findings are particularly important in British Columbia, where 16 liquefied natural gas plants are proposed for the northeastern part of the province, each requiring hundreds of kilometres of pipeline and road infrastructure to transport the gas to ports on the coast. “We must not just consider the impact of these projects individually, but also try to evaluate the ecological impacts holistically,” said Ryan. mbartel@burnabynewsleader.com

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A motorcyclist was injured Wednesday when a pickup truck turned into his path on Royal Oak near Portland Street.

Motorcyclist injured on Royal Oak A motorcyclist is recovering from serious injuries after he collided with a pickup truck on Royal Oak Avenue Wednesday morning. The male motorcyclist was transported to hospital with

fractured bones. His injuries aren’t life threatening. RCMP said the motorcyclist was traveling northbound on Royal Oak when a southbound pickup turned into his path at Portland Street.

The driver of the pickup remained at the scene and was issued a violation under the motor vehicle act. Royal Oak was closed while police investigated the accident. twitter.com/newsleaderfotog

Funding helps creates more trades seats at BCIT The B.C. Institute of Technology in Burnaby is getting $1.35 million from the provincial government to create an additional 272 seats to train trades workers like electricians, ironworkers, welders, pipe fitters and heavy duty mechanics. The seats will be available as soon as September and will reduce the time students have to wait to get into trades programs. Advanced Education Minister Amrik Virk said the additional seats will help put British Columbians at the front of the line for the estimated one million job openings the government expects to be created by expanding the Liquefied Natural Gas industry. “These additional seats will create greater opportunities for students to move from learners to earners,” said Virk. BCIT president Kathy

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The provincial government’s offer to pay families of schoolaged children $40 a day if the current contract impasse with teachers carries into the fall is just another example of the deep-seated enmity between the two sides that stands between a settlement. On the surface it seems like a good deal; roll the money the government isn’t paying teachers if they’re on strike straight over to parents to ease their financial burden of making alternate arrangements for minding their kids. But it’s also another shot across the bow of the teachers, a cynical jab that equates their duties with little more than institutional daycare. Finance Minister Mike de Jong’s announcement of the program last Thursday was short on details. He said families of the province’s 300,000 children up to age 12 who attend public schools would have to register for the compensation. He didn’t say where those 300,000 children could go if they still can’t attend school come September. As anyone who has ever tried to find daycare knows, 300,000 spots aren’t going to be created in five weeks. Nor will $40 go very far to compensate a parent who has to stay home from work to mind their child. And while de Jong boasted the program would have no net cost to the government, what about the cost of implementing it? A bureaucracy created in five weeks to design the registration system, vet applicants and dole out the money won’t come cheaply. Educating our children is worth more than $40 a day. Those children deserve better than to be treated as ammunition in this senseless trench war between adults who should know better.

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Summertime and drinking is easy VICTORIA – The B.C. government’s move to ease liquor restrictions is undergoing its hot summer test, and music festivals are only part of it. Premier Christy Clark’s government loves its populist gestures, and as with increasing rural highway speed limits, the negative effects have yet to be quantified. Free-range drinking, or removing fences from festival beer gardens, is one of the moves that will be undergoing a postmortem as communities clean up after their big summer parties. One of the biggest, the Squamish Valley Music Festival with headline acts Arcade Fire, Bruno Mars and Eminem, is still to come, Aug. 8 to 10. Country fans gathered over the long weekend for Sunfest in the Cowichan Valley, with the Rockin’ River Musicfest in Mission coming up next. (Another big bash next weekend is Shambhala, the popular electronic music event on a farm near Nelson, but alcohol is officially banned there and their big issue is controlling the

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effects of “ecstasy” and other rave drugs.) Early reviews of free-range festivals have been positive. Victoria’s Rock the Shores event went smoothly without a fenced-in area for alcohol sales. Festival organizers did create a fenced “dry” area, but I’m told hardly anyone used it. Penticton has had its share of experience with summer bashes gone bad. For B.C. Day it inherited the Boonstock Music and Arts festival, sent packing from a small community in Alberta after complaints of rowdy crowds and crime, so Penticton officials were understandably cautious. Boonstock organizers were refused a provincial liquor licence after struggling to arrange security and emergency services.

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The festival licence process is likely getting renewed attention these days. After attending the recent Calgary Folk Festival, where the beer garden was securely fenced and the capacity monitored, I’m wondering what is really achieved by these measures. Litter and empties were contained, but since under-aged festival visitors are allowed into the serving area, it’s not clear to me whether the fence was ever worth the effort. It’s unlikely that there will be riots at farm markets as a result of allowing sales of locally made beer, wine and spirits, or from relaxing rules for operation of winery tasting rooms. But there are more reforms to come. New regulations are on the way for the Agricultural Land Reserve. As it stands, farms are allowed to have a winery or cidery, but not a brewery or distillery. Expect that to be changed as B.C. and other provinces strive to develop their craft beer and spirits industry, trying to emulate the tourism benefits that have come from an expanding wine industry.

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One area where the B.C. government has screwed up is its minimum pricing rules, introduced along with the overdue move to allow “happy hour” discounts in pubs. The minimum price of 25 cents an ounce for beer, 60 cents an ounce for wine and $3 an ounce for hard liquor was an effort to balance business-friendly policy with legitimate public health concern about over-consumption. But the minimum beer price prompted protests from a few watering holes that had been selling pints or jugs of beer for slightly less. Some media made a big deal of this, and the government over-reacted to this tempest in a beer stein with an illthought-out cut in the minimum price to 20 cents an ounce – for beer in jugs only. The pub industry was not impressed with this bit of kneejerk populism. Encouraging beer jug sales makes it difficult to see if someone at a table of revelers is being over-served, drinking most of the jug himself. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc

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meeting Sept. 20 or else local politicians will be immersed in civic election campaigns, after which there won’t be enough time to educate the public about the options. Mayors in June laid out their transit investment vision for the region to meet public demand for much more bus service and new rapid transit lines as Metro’s population grows. The preferred source of new funding for TransLink would be a new regional carbon tax – after the province ruled out sharing some of its existing carbon tax revenue – with some form of mobility pricing to come over the longer term.

But some mayors have wavered on the short-term source – Walton said other alternatives to the carbon tax that are still on the table are an annual vehicle levy or a regional sales tax. Charging more in carbon tax for TransLink in Metro Vancouver would effectively mean higher gas prices – in addition to home and business heating costs – and would be prone to the same problems as TransLink’s existing gas tax, which has been pulling in less than TransLink hoped as cars get more efficient and drivers find ways to reduce fuel use or buy elsewhere. jnagel@blackpress.ca

Teacher talks to resume Aug. 8 Tom Fletcher Black Press

Negotiators for school districts and the B.C. Teachers’ Federation are getting together Aug. 8 to seek a settlement in their long-running dispute before school starts up in September. A brief statement from the BCTF announced the resumption of talks Friday afternoon, a day after the B.C. government announced a contingency plan to pay strike savings to parents of younger students if the strike keeps schools shut in September.

The government saves an estimated $12 million a day when teachers go without paycheques, enough to pay parents $40 per missed school day for each child under 13 in public school. Recreation centres are preparing to extend summer camp and activity programs into the fall. Finance Minister Mike de Jong announced the contingency plan Thursday after several weeks without movement in the long-running dispute that shut schools for the last two weeks of June.

Education Minister Peter Fassbender has said the union’s demands are far beyond settlements with other public sector unions, particularly on benefit improvements. The B.C. Public School Employers’ Association estimates the union’s benefit demands alone represent an additional $225 million a year. Those include increases to preparation time, pregnancy and parental leave, extended health and dental and substitute teacher compensation. tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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Canadian Language Benchmarking (CLB) for Citizenship Applicants: Burnaby Public Library and Multicultural Helping House Society present a free workshop on the Canadian Language Benchmarking (CLB ) for c itizenship applicants. Learn about the language requirement for citizenship application. Speaker will be Deegamber Man Suwal, a certified Canadian immigration consultant. When: Monday, Aug. 11, 6-8 p.m. Where: Bob Prittie Metrotown library branch, 6100 Willingdon Ave., Burnaby. Free but reg i s t ra t i o n re q u i re d . Register: 604-436-5400.

Leadership Tr a i n i n g Program: The Vancouver a n d L owe r M a i n l a n d Multicultural Fa m i l y Support Services Society offers a free leadership training program for immigrant, refugee and visible minority women who have experienced abuse or want to help other women in their communities. Child minding and coffee will be provided. When: Mondays, Sept. 15 to Oct. 20, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Where: Metrotown area, Burnaby. Info and register: Anna,

p.m. Where: Willingdon Community Centre, 1491 Carleton Ave., Burnaby. Info: 604-297-4526. Recycling in Burnaby: Learn more about the City’s Expanded Residential Recycling Program, and the new materials that are now accepted. Free re cy c l i n g i n f o r m a t i o n session presented by staff from the Burnaby Engineering Department. When: Tuesday, Aug. 19, 7-8 p.m. Where: Bob Prittie Metrotown branch library, 6100 Willingdon Ave., Burnaby. Info: 604-436-5400. Burnaby Blues and Roots Festival: The 15th annual music festival features Big Sugar, Matt Andersen and the MelloTones, Bettye Lavette, Imelda May, The Harpoonist and the Axe Murderer, Wide Mouth Mason, Shakey Graves, Blind Boy Paxton, Steve Kozak, Chic Gamine, Rich Hope and His Evil Doers and Miss Quincy. All ages, general admission lawn seating. When: Saturday, Aug. 9, gates 12 p.m., show 1 to 10 p.m. Where: Deer Lake Park, Burnaby. Tickets: $50 in advance, $180 for a fourpack in advance, $65 day of show, available at www. burnabybluesfestival.com, or the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts box office at 604205-3000.

New West Cultural Crawl: The 11th annual cultural crawl is a self-guided tour of exhibits by more than 50 artists at venues throughout the Royal City. When: Aug. 9-10. Where: Venues throughout New Westminster. Info: newwestculturalcrawl. com, Trudy Van Dop at 604-521-7887 or Trudy@ vandopgallery.com.

Willingdon Community Fair: A fair and 50th anniversary celebration of the centre. Featuring games, barbecue, live band, displays, free Zumba class, crafts and more. When: Thursday, Aug. 14, 5–8

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, 1-855985-5000, Red Cat Records and all Ticketmaster Outlets.

Bob Steele: Collages: B u r n a by A r t G a l l e r y presents an offsite exhibition of recent collage works by Bob Steele, created from materials as diverse as old family photographs depicting rural life in the early 1900s to magazine advertising created for contemporary audiences. When: Until Aug. 10. Where: Bob Prittie Metrotown Library, 6100 Willingdon Ave., Burnaby. Info: 604-2974422, gallery@burnaby.ca or www.burnabyartgallery.ca.

Knitting Instructor Needed: The non-profit Community Centred College for the Retired is seeking a volunteer knitting instructor for its fall course offerings. Info: Lorna, 604517-8732.

OngOing Central Park Horseshoe Club: Holds weekly open h o u s e. W h e n : E ve ry Saturday, 1-3 p.m. Where: Horseshoe pitch in Central Park, Burnaby.

Line Dancing: Line dance with Georgie. Beginners welcome. When: Mondays, 10 a.m. Where: Deer Lake United Church Hall (rear entrance), 5135 Sperling Ave., Burnaby. Info: Georgie, 604-522-5647. Dominoes Meet: Weekly game of Dominoes (Mexican Train) for players 55 and over. Come join our enthusiastic group playing on three tables. When: Every Tuesday, 12:30 to 4 p.m. Where: Willow room, Cameron Seniors’ Recreation Centre, 9523 Cameron St., Burnaby (N of Lougheed Town Centre). Info: 604-297-4453.

Burnaby International Folk Dancers: Learn folk dances from around the world in a friendly club environment. New dances taught every night; all levels welcome, no partner needed, $4 drop-in, first night free. When: every Tuesday night, 7 to 9:30 p.m. Where: Charles Rummel Centre, 3630 Lozells, Burnaby Info: 604-436-9475.

Burnaby-New Westminster Newcomers and Friends Club: Club welcomes women who are new to the area, as well as longtime residents. Meet women of all ages and cultures to make new friends. When: Dinner meeting the second Wednesday of each month plus various events including book club, craft group, social Saturdays, etc. Info: Jocelan Caldwell, 604520-3646. E n g l i s h C o nve r s at i o n and Sing-along Classes: Burnaby Multicultural Society offers English conversation class and sing-along class. Anyone welcome for socializing, practising language skills and making new friends. When: Fridays, 2 to 4 p.m. Where: Burnaby Multicultural Society, 6255 Nelson Ave., Burnaby. Info: Carol, 604 431-4131 ext.27 or carol.ha@thebms.ca. Social Dance: Practice your dancing skills at these weekly dances. Come with a friend or on your own and have a memorable time. When: Fridays, 1-3:30 p.m., Saturdays 2-4 p.m. and Mondays 12:45-2:45 p.m. Where: Edmonds Community Centre for 55+, 7282 Kingsway, Burnaby. Cost: $1 member, $2 other. Info: 604-297-4400.

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Bright Light Social Hour will headline this year’s Uptown Live festival on Sunday, Aug. 10. The band has opened for Aerosmith in the past.

otherworldly coming from a sprawling hot Texas town,” said Roush. “It was a real special experience, never been at anything like it on that kind of scale.” The band has cut down on its previously grueling tour schedule these days, but still get around. They were recently at a festival in Victoria and after New West they’ll be going to another in Tofino.

Uptown Live will be an opportunity to rock in an urban city’s epicentre. “We crave those shows where we have a real close connection and are feeding off crowd energy,” said Roush. Uptown Live’s other headline act will be Five Alarm Funk, a 12-piece Vancouver band. This will be the third installment of Uptown

Live. The first two followed the annual Hyack International Parade in May. But this year, the Uptown Business Association deciding to go it alone and moved the date to the summer in search of more reliable weather. There will be three music stages. Five Alarm Funk (5 p.m.) and Bright Light Social Hour (6 p.m.) will appear on the Westminster Savings performance stage on Sixth Street in front of Westminster Centre. The festival also features a kids zone and plenty of food trucks. It starts at 11 a.m. For more information on the festival, visit UptownLive.ca. • The festival has announced a partnership with Vancity Credit Union, Recycling Alternative and Green Chair Recycling to keep the event’s garbage out of the landfill. The goal is to divert 94 per cent of all the waste created by Uptown Live to recycling or composting.

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styles. Other members and styles have come and gone but Roush and O’Brien are still around. So is the name. “We’ve just dragged the band name through a lot of styles,” Roush said wryly during a phone interview. The one thing the band isn’t is the stereotypical Texan country-and-western band. But that doesn’t mean the state hasn’t had any influence on their music. “We eventually learned to tap into our Texan heritage, even our music now and our first album in 2010, those kinds of influences come in like blues and slide guitar riffs,” said Roush. “At one time we were contrarian, but now we’re quite comfortable with our identities as Texans and with our music.” The album earned the band an unprecedented six awards at the 2011 Austin Music Awards. After that they hit the road playing more than 400 shows across North America. “We love going to

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Hospitals in Surrey, Abbotsford and New Westminster that are Fraser Health’s designated centres to treat stroke victims have so far failed to provide optimum care for them and redirect too many of those patients to Vancouver instead. That’s one of the findings of a health ministry-ordered review of the health authority released earlier this month. Many ischemic strokes can be effectively treated with clotbusting thrombolytic drugs, but time is of the essence – patients need to get to to stroke specialists within three to four hours for the treatment to be useful. Too often, the review report said, those patients are diverted to Vancouver General Hospital instead of designated Fraser hospitals, adding extra delay when they should be treated in the region as quickly as possible. The report said Royal Columbian Hospital has the expertise to treat those stroke victims but “capacity issues in the RCH emergency department make this site reluctant to accept more patient volume.” Surrey Memorial Hospital’s ER and neurology departments haven’t embraced the use of thrombolytic drugs for stroke

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B.C. forest fire bills piling up Tom Fletcher Black Press

Barriere. “The possibility of the fire season consuming a quarter billion tax dollars is real,” de Jong said. “Whilst there is no issue

about spending the money, it has to come from somewhere, so that’s a cost item that’s looking like it will be considerably more than what had been hoped for.”

VICTORIA – The B.C. government is spending $3.5 million a day to fight forest fires tfletcher@blackpress.ca around the province, with the total for the year past $106 million and headed higher. The government is bracing for bills that could reach $250 million by the end of the summer, depending on weather and the number of fires that threaten homes. B.C. DejoNg has brought in firefighters from Ontario, Alberta and New Brunswick, and issued several evacuation orders by the mid-point of the summer season. Finance Minister Mike de Jong asked for B.C. residents to take all possible precautions and observe campfire bans through August. About 40 per cent In recent weeks the number 25 has been of B.C. forest fires are appearing on our streets and doorsteps human caused, with more frequently than nature allows. most of the rest started by lightning strikes. Why? We aim to find out and inform the public. Forest fire spending is already approaching Some may say we are grasping at totals for the last two straws, but we welcome skeptics. years. Soon we will have the proof we need. Highs in the past decade are $382 million #25more in 2009 and $371 million Brought to your attention by the Association of Citizens Concerned About 25 (ACCA25) in 2003, when fires damaged Kelowna and

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refreshments served. When: Meets first Tuesday of each month (except January and September), at 7:30

p.m. Where: Bonsor Rec Centre, second floor, Burnaby. Info: Judy Vander, 604-4384411.

Dutch-Canadian Events: Celebrate your Dutch heritage. For an events schedule visit: www.dutchnetwork.ca. Info: Edie at 604-5363394 or ediebijdemast@ dutchnetwork.ca. Overeaters Anonymous: Are you out of control when it comes to food? We can help! When: Wednesdays, 7 to 8:15 p.m. Where: First Presbyterian Church, 335 7th St. (enter off 4th Ave.), New Westminster. Info: 604524-5244.

B u r n a by B l a b b e r s Toastmaster Club: Jo i n u s f o r f u n , uplifting hour of public speaking. When: Every second Wednesday 12 to 1 p.m. Where: 215-4299 Canada Way, Burnaby. Admission: Free for guests. Info: burnabyblabbers@ webtechwireless.com.

HOMINUM is an informal discussion and support group to help gay, bi-sexual and questioning men with the challenges of being married, separated or single. When: Meets every Monday evening in locations around the Metro-Vancouver Area. Info: Don, 604-329-9760 or Bernie, 604-688-8639.

Spoken Wo r d Toastmasters Club: Develop public speaking and leadership skills through practical experience in a mutually supportive positive learning environment. All are welcome to this interdenominational Christian Toastmasters Club. When: Thursdays, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Where: Metropolis at Metrotown in the Community Room by the Old Navy Store. I n f o : spokenword. toastmastersclubs.org. Burnaby Historical Society meets the second Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at Burnaby Village M u s e u m . Vi s i t o r s and new members

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Rotary Club of Burnaby Deer Lake: Come to the breakfast meetings on the first and third Thursday of the month. When: 7:15 a.m. W h e re : Ti v o l i f e s t a u r a n t , Executive Inn, 4201 Lougheed Hwy (Betw. Willingdon and Gilmore) Info: www. rotaryburnabydeerlake. org, Janice, 604-4200038.

Scandinavian Folk Dancing: The Scandinavian Dancers of Vancouver present relaxed and friendly folk dance evenings, open to all. When: Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m. Where: Scandinavian Community Centre, 6 5 4 0 T h o m a s S t ., Burnaby. Drop-in fee: $5. Info: 604-526-4722 or judithanderson@ shaw.ca

Royal City Concert Band welcomes any musicians who have some playing experience and enjoy making music. The band rehearses Thursday evenings at 7:45 p.m. New West Secondary School. Info: 604-527-7064 or 604582-8540.

Burnaby Metrotown Rotary Club: A worldwide network of individuals dedicated to making a difference in local and global communities through service and fellowship. When: Meets every We d n e s d ay, n o o n to 1:30 p.m. Where: Holiday Inn Express Metrotown. To be a guest, call Gloria 604523-6268.

Seniors Sunshine Sing-A-Long: Sing, dance, and socialize to your favourite popular oldies music with a live band every other Monday from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Cameron Seniors Recreation Centre, 9523 Cameron Street (behind Lougheed To w n Centre). Info: 604-4206478.

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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

TIMESHARE

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Fountain of Youth RV Resort offers more Winter Vacation for Less money. Hot mineral springs, events, activities, fitness, entertainment. foyspa.com or 888-800-0772.

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

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.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

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

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EDUCATION

APARTMENT/CONDO MANAGER TRAINING

AUTOMOTIVE

STRATHCONA COUNTY, Alberta requires a full-time Licensed Heavy Duty or Automotive Technician with thorough knowledge of heavy equipment incl vehicle and bus repair. Competitive compensation and work-life balance in Alberta’s energy and agricultural heartland. Visit www.strathcona.ca/careers

108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

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

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FOSTER/SOCIAL CARE

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HELP WANTED

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

MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION is an in-demand career in Canada! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get the online training you need from an employer-trusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-888-5280809 to start training for your work-at-home career today!

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

FOOD & APPLIANCE PRODUCT SAMPLERS Need To Get Out Of The House, Talk To People & Create Extra Income? Try part-time work as a Food Demonstrator 6 - 10 days a month in local grocery, drug and department stores. Job Description: You must be a go-getter able to work on your own who enjoys talking to people & doing basic cooking. Great for men & women, seniors, retirees & mature adults. Availability: contracts would consist of 2-3 days on Fri. Sat. and/or Sun. (must be able to work all 3 days) from 11-5 or 6. Requirements: • Fully fluent in English • Own a car to carry supplies • Be well groomed & bondable • Able to carry medium weight equipment into stores. • Have or would get a Food Safe certificate Pay starts at $11.00/hr. Training provided in North Burnaby. Call JMP Marketing 604.294.3424 ext. 30 JMP Marketing Services BC’s largest demo company since 1979

RETAIL STORE SUPERVISOR 655131 B.C. Ltd Dba Esso is hiring 1 permanent, full time Retail Store Supervisor for our location at 7089 Lougheed Hwy, Burnaby, BC V5A 1W1. Secondary school education and 2 years experience in retail business or Education diploma required. Duties: supervise, coordinate, schedule & provide training to new staff, resolve customer complaints, implement market strategies and maintain specified inventory etc. Salary: $12.50/Hourly. Apply by fax to: 604-420-3943

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LABOURERS

HONEST BUILDING SERVICES HIRING CLEANING SUPERVISOR (Commercial) Various Workplace $18.00 per hour 40.00 hours per week for 2 years Duties: Supervises, coordinates and assigns janitorial work to employees, Inspect work quality, Train workers and issues supplies and equipment. Requirement: Completion of high school, 2 years of supervisor experience, English proficiency, Available to work until late night, Weight handling of up to 9kg (20lbs), a vehicle and valid driver’s license Benefits: Paid vacation 10 days. E-mail:

honestbuildingservices01@gmail.com MAPLE Ridge Hyundai is Hiring! Start now! Experienced Detailer needed for our team. Duties incl: Polishing, vacuuming, shampooing and complete detailing of the int/ext of vehicles -Application of a full range of protection items -Fastpaced team atmosphere -Be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines -Physically demanding A Valid and Clean Driver’s Abstract Record/Must have valid class 5 drivers license -Must be able to drive a manual transmission - Previous detailing experience is necessary Contact us at info@mapleridgehyundai.com

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PROFESSIONALS/ MANAGEMENT

GENERAL MANAGER, F/T (1) Commodore Lanes Corp (Vancouver) 3-5 yrs exp. Completion of Bachelor’s Deg. Sales & Manage $24-28/hr Fax.604-681-7514

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

HEAVY Duty Mechanic - Good Mechanical Aptitude - Welding an asset - Rate negotiable Benefits after 3 mths - Travel required - Email or fax resume to goatgroup@shawcable.com or Fax 604-485-6380

Starting Wage $12.20 + Shift Premiums!

TRAVEL

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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.

Only those of interest will be contacted.

Van Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility.

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

HIGHWAY OWNER OPERATORS $3500 SIGNING BONUS

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

PRODUCTION WORKERS 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.

DENTAL Receptionist needed full time to join our caring team in Chilliwack. The successful candidate will work with our head receptionist in all aspects of front desk duties. CDA skills an asset. Experience and computer skills a must. All replies to drutas@telus.net.

Unﬁled Tax Returns? Unreported Income? Avoid Prosecution and Penalties. Call a Tax Attorney First! 855-668-8089 (Mon-Fri 9-6 ET)

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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. 1-800-351-1783

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

Wednesday, August 6, 2014 NewsLeader A15

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 260

ELECTRICAL

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 320

MOVING & STORAGE

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 341

PRESSURE WASHING

Low Cost. Same Day. Licensed. Res/Com. Small job expert. Renos Panel changes ~ 604-374-0062

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

POWER WASHING since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Call Simon for prompt service. 604-230-0627

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

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

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560

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

$45/Hr

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

374

706

REAL ESTATE

604-537-4140

625

APARTMENT/CONDO

838

RECREATIONAL/SALE

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.

1995 Deluxe Elkhorn 10.5’ Camper. Loaded, Exc cond! $5000/obo. Truck also avail. Call 604-317-7886 (Langley)

604.540-2028 or 778.714-7815 COQUITLAM

Welcome Home !

845

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

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

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

Call (604) 931-2670

FOR SALE BY OWNER

329 PAINTING & DECORATING A1 PAINTING Interior & Exterior painting & Pressure Washing. All kinds of reno’s. Exc prices. Inderjit 604-721-0372 / Sam 604-724-5493

Furnace & Air Conditioning

All kinds of re-roofing & repairs. Free est. Reasonable rates. 778-998-7505 or 604-961-7505

Running this ad for 10yrs

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

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.

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

PARKVIEW TOWERS

FIVE STAR ROOFING

604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley

604-461-0999

PETS

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

www.paintspecial.com

~ Hot water tanks ~ Gasfitting/Sheet metal

EXCEL ROOFING LTD. All kinds of roofing work. Reroof, New, Repairs. Free est. (778)878-2617

TAKE THE

VACATION

MILANO PAINTING Int./Ext. Prof. Painters. Free Est. Bonded & Insured. 604-551-6510

OF YOUR DREAMS... Check the Travel Bargains in bcclassified.com 604-575-5555

Grange St & McMurray Ave

356

RUBBISH REMOVAL

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

TOTAL RENOVATIONS

EXTRA

Repair, Replace, Remodel...

CHEAP

SPECIALIZING IN

PETS

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

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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

GOLDEN RETRIEVER pups 9/wks, 4F & 3M. 1st Shots, dewormed, vet checked. Family raised Ready now. $700/ea. 604-491-4908 (Agassiz)

UPDATED; 5 bdrms, 2.5 baths, fam.rm., shop, New : appliances, HE furnace ,C/Air, 2 gas FP, HW tank, concrete fence. Garden, laneway detached garage. Newton, Surrey. $735,900.00 Call (778)8368764 .

PITT BULL PUPPIES, 8 1/2 weeks old, 4 males/4 females, 1st shots & dewormed. Can view both parents, $650. (604)226-7023

PUREBREAD BEAGLE, 1 yr old, $850. 604-535-0116

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

WE BUY HOMES BC

AUCTIONS

ONLINE AUCTION - Salmon Arm: Equipment & Recreation Event! Modified Snowmobile, Boat, Sled Trailer, Suzuki Bike, Gang Edger for planks - more! www.mcdougallauction.com Phone Mike: 1-250-833-1400 or 1-800-263-4193 DL#319916.

639 REAL ESTATE SERVICES

338

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706

BUILDING SUPPLIES

810

APARTMENT/CONDO

GARAGE SALES

Vancouver Storage Warriors 4 DAY SALE! ★ Donations to ★

★ Eversafe Thrift Store ★

(Supporting women’s shelters in the Surrey area)

Storage locker treasures! 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

341

PRESSURE WASHING

mikes hauling 604-516-9237

FLEETWOOD WASTE Bin Rentals 10-30 Yards. Call Ken at 604-294-1393

POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING

Thursday & Friday Aug. 7 & 8 ~ 10 am to 8 pm Saturday & Sunday Aug. 9 & 10 ~ 9 am to 5 pm FRESH STUFF DAILY! PRICED TO SELL! BBQ on Saturday & Sunday ★ DAILY DRAWS ★ Bottle donations accepted.

SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE

Furniture, antiques, major brand name clothing (all sizes), work clothes, good quality household items, tools, appliances & LOTS MORE!!! Del. avail.

Call Ian 604-724-6373

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

Ask about our

5641 56A Ave. / 176A St. (across from library)

ROOM SPECIAL

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

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

AUTO FINANCING

BOATS

1995 2300 Classic Malibu Sunbridge $20,500 includes trailer. Full load. Immaculate. 830hrs. For details & photos call: (1)250.826.4332 or e-mail: randymartin@shaw.ca

WITNESS TO MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT ON JULY 10, 2014 Anyone witnessing or having any information relating to a motor vehicle accident, which occurred on July 10, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. on Highway #1 near the Kensington exit in the City of Burnaby, BC involving a 2001 Audi A6 and a Silver/Grey SUV type vehicle which fled the scene, please contact Spraggs & Co. Law Corporation at 604-4643333. Auto Financing Dream Team - www.iDreamAuto.com or call 1.800.961.7022

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JUNK REMOVAL By RECYCLE-IT! 604.587.5865 www.recycleitcanada.ca

MARINE 912

TRANSPORTATION

NEW WESTMINSTER- 3 bdrm. pri. secluded, fenc’d property. Video surveillance. Gas F/P. Skylights, patio, deck & views. D/W & Fridge w/ ice maker. Counter top stove. Cls. to 8th street skytrain. N/P N/S Now. Rent Nego. 604.524.5494

PLUMBING

LANDSCAPING

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

TOWNHOUSES

PITT MEADOWS: 2 - 3 bdrm co-op T/H $1108/mo - $1211/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

ONLINE AUCTION: 60 acre idyllic Mountain Ranch with buildings located on Foghorn Creek, Clearwater, British Columbia. View at www.mcdougallauction.com. Call Mike: 1-250-833-1400 or 1-800-263-4193. DL#319916.

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.

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

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

Proudly Managed by Bentall Kennedy Residential Services

RENTALS 518

778-997-9582

HOMES WANTED • All Prices • All Situations • • All Conditions • www.webuyhomesbc.com 604-626-9647

(778)997-5757

ABOVE THE REST “ Interior & Exterior Unbeatable Prices & Professional Crew. • Free Est. • Written Guarantee • No Hassle • Quick Work • Insured • WCB

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

BY OWNER - New West. 1 Bdrm newly reno’d condo in concrete building nr skytrain. View of river mountain! $178K. 604-727-7908

RUBBISH REMOVAL Almost for free!

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

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

The Scrapper

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509

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

TRANSPORTATION

Burnaby NELSON PLACE TOWNHOMES 2701 – 2755 Bainbridge Ave.

MISC. FOR SALE

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

TREE SERVICES

LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

300

FRUIT & VEGETABLES

RENTALS

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

www.affordablemoversbc.com

604-807-1704 or 604-807-3843

• Basement Suites • Kitchens • Baths • Remodels • Additions • Flooring • Painting • Drywall • Much More Since 1972 Dan 778-837-0771

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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

AFFORDABLE MOVING

Specializing in: CEDAR FENCING, INSTALLATIONS Free estimates

287

SUNDECKS

Across the street - across the world Real Professionals, Reas. Rates. Best in every way! 604-721-4555.

JERRY’S FENCING LTD

284 HEAT, AIR, REFRIGERATION

372

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING

FENCING

Gutter & Roof Cleaning since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Call Simon for prompt service. 604-230-0627

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

Auto Loans Guaranteed or We Pay You! 1-888-375-8451 or apply at: www. greatcanadianautocredit.com

A16 NewsLeader Wednesday, August 6, 2014

LOCAL is fresher at Kin’s Prices effective: Aug 6th to Aug 10th, 2014 *While Quantities Last Sweet & Juicy

Sweet & Juicy

Jumbo Green Grapes

Yellow Peaches

California Grown

Locally Grown

$1.49/lb

Fresh & Nutritious

Tomato on the vine

99¢/lb Locally Grown

99¢/lb

Look for this sticker in Bi-Color Corn store for more fresh local items like Locally Grown Strawberries, Cauliflower, and Garlic available! Fresh & Sweet

5/$2.00

Royal City Centre

Marine Way Market

Lougheed Town Centre

116 - 610 6th Street Across from Shoppers 604.520.9923

200-7515 Market Crossing Burnaby, Beside PriceSmart

206 - 9855 Austin Rd Beside Purdy’s 604.420.0788

Visit website for store hours

604.432.6199 OPEN 9 am to 8 pm

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