October 10, 2014

HELPING BUILDINGS GET SPRINKLERS

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TIME FOR A TAX ON VACANT HOMES?

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NEW CANDIDATE IN MAYOR’S RACE

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Local woman wonders why big and little dogs need to be kept apart.

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Fire’s wake-up call still ringing Downtown blaze sparks changes, but rebuilding a long way off Grant Granger

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Const. Carmel Keenan, the New West police department’s liaison officer for elementary schools, asks a driver to remove his vehicle from a no parking area to improve visibility for pedestrians and other traffic arriving at Qayqayt school. Keenan says the traffic situation around the school can get pretty frantic as parents drop their kids off at school and others arrive by foot.

Fix sought for chaos at Qayqayt Lack of signs causing confusion at new elementary school Grant Granger

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The chaos that erupts every morning and afternoon at the new Qayqayt elementary has parents demanding the city fix “zoo central.”

The Qayqayt parent advisory council (PAC) went to city council Monday hoping to tame the mayhem.

PAC executive member Ronda Field told council parents are double parking in the middle of the street and leaving their vehicles to take their children into school.

The result is a lot of shouting, swearing and dangerous situations.

She said no school-zone speed limit signs have been posted or crosswalks painted. Field called for the intersection at Agnes and Merivale streets to be a four-way stop, drop off and pick up zones created, and for violations to be enforced.

“It’s completely outrageous. We always expect the first opening of a school and getting used to the routine to be chaotic, but this was too much,” said PAC chair Serena Trachta on Tuesday.

“They’re just parked willy-nilly everywhere.”

It’s not just the parents and their cars that are causing the danger, though.

Michaela Wyatt lives in an apartment across the street from Qayqayt, and she’s seen drivers rat-running to avoid congestion on

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“They really should have had the signage up. They should have put a four-way at the corner (of Merivale and Agnes) because that’s insane.”

The current stop signs on Agnes aren’t enough, she added.

“They don’t even do a California stop half the time. They just zip on through,” said Wyatt.

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On Oct. 10, 2013, Downtown New Westminster was awoken in the middle of the night by sirens, smoke and searing flames.

It was a wake-up call in more ways than one.

That morning, city manager Lisa Spitale stood huddled in the doorway of the New Westminster police station watching firefighters battle a blaze that burned two buildings to the ground at the corner of Columbia and McKenzie streets and left another in ruins.

“The fire was a wake-up call for us,” says Spitale.

“We came to terms with the fact that these important heritage buildings are susceptible to incidents of fire of that magnitude. These were two buildings that were well maintained.”

Following the fire there was an outpouring of emotion for the heritage loss the city had suffered, especially the iconic Copp’s Shoe Store on the corner which had closed just months earlier.

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THE TRANSLATION AS AN ART The writing workshop Translation as an Art will be presented at the New Westminster Public Library on Thursday, October 16 at 6:30 pm.

Using the poets Yannis Ritsos and Odysseus Elytis as a study, the poet Manolis will explore with participants the challenges of translation and how it communicates meaning between two languages.

The workshop is sponsored by the Royal City Literary Arts Society and the New Westminster Public Library. As space is limited, pre-register at 604-527-4667 or secretary@rclas.com.

1. Guest speaker, New Westminster Police Chief Dave Jones 2. Hosting All Candidates Meeting - Wednesday, October 29, 2014 at 7pm at QCC 3. Committee Reports and Updates

Please note that council meetings are now video streamed online at www.newwestcity.ca.

Find news about upcoming meetings, city events and electronic copies of the Queensborough Life and Times at qbresidents.wordpress.com. Please direct questions to qbresidents@yahoo.ca

PUBLIC NOTICE OF APPLICATIONS FOR 2015 PROPERTY TAX PERMISSIVE EXEMPTION Section 227 of the Community Charter requires Council to give notice of a proposed bylaw regarding permissive tax exemptions, identifying the property, the proposed exemptions, the number of years that the exemption may be provided and an estimate of the amount of exempt taxes for the year of the exemption and the two following years. The proposed Bylaw No. 7724, 2014 is for a one year term.

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Proposed Exemption Public Worship Public Worship Kolumbia Inn Daycare Society On-site Childcare Day Programs/Resource Development - Simon Fraser Society for Community Living Meeting Hall for Pensioners - Sapperton Old Age Pensioners’ Assoc.

The Fraser River Discovery Centre Exhibition and Education Honour House Society - Respite facility for injured Canadian Armed Forces and local First Responders Greater Vancouver Water District Water Reservoir Tennis Courts Lawn Bowling - New Westminster Lawn Bowling Club Amateur Radio Club New Westminster Amateur Radio Club Tennis Courts/Club House Facility New Westminster Tennis Club Amateur Community Theatre Productions - Vagabond Players Air Cadets Training - Royal Canadian Air Cadets 513 Hornet Squadron Amateur Boxing Club Queensborough Boxing Club Civic Group - Arts Council of New Westminster Queen’s Park - On-site Preschool Childcare Curling Rink - Royal City Curling Club

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Section 224 of the Community Charter does not require notice of exemptions provided under section 224(2)(f) [buildings for public worship] and section 224(2)(h) [seniors’ homes, hospitals or private schools]. For information about the proposed bylaw, please call the Finance and Information Technology Department at 604-527-4606.

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Block’s long road to rebuilding

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Spitale says that feeling prompted the city to explore ways to protect its commercial heritage properties. Last week council directed staff to devise upgrade incentives for heritage building owners starting with one for sprinklers. Installing them could lower insurance costs and raise lease rates, but the cost of putting them into old buildings can be steep.

“For the city it’s about recognizing what we can do to maintain that level of experience on that street as we move forward with development on those sites,” says Spitale.

FUTURE OF THE SITE?

Meantime, moving forward with development on those sites could take a while.

The rubble has been cleared away. What remains is a stark hole facing Columbia and Front streets. Security fences and hoarding guard the lifeless properties. Any action to resuscitate them is a long way off.

And that has Jim Chaple frustrated. Very frustrated.

“The police and fire have yet to release their report, if you can believe that. That screws up the process of who is going to sue who,” says Chaple, who owned the Hamley Block.

On the day of the fire, speculation ran rampant it had been caused by equipment left behind by roofers.

“Everybody wants to point the finger at somebody. Yeah, it’s presumed it was the roofer, and if it was the roofer then everybody will be chasing the roofer, and if it’s not everybody

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Very little has happened on the site at McKenzie and Columbia streets, despite the passage of a year since the catastrophic blaze made more than a dozen businesses homeless and tore a huge chunk out of Downtown heritage.

will be chasing everybody,” says Chaple. “It was a disaster for everybody, it was a disaster for me.”

Chaple is sad because he’d just spent a year remodeling a section of his building on Front Street to accommodate a new store, Fat Paint.

“It was just beautiful,” Chaple says. “The way the whole building looked it was a money maker. All of those people who were displaced from the fire will not get accommodation like that for that kind of money. It was good value, it was fabulous space.”

OBSTACLES TO REBUILDING

Chaple says he submitted a proposal for the property but was rebuffed by city staff. Until he gets some sign he’ll get a

green light he won’t talk about any other ideas he has.

Spitale says she assumes what will eventually emerge is something that would include the historical retail element as well as residential, and something with a contemporary design that is in keeping with the area’s historic roots. For example, something to pay homage to Copp’s.

The store was part of the Lewis building co-owned by Bill Lewis, whose grandfather built it in 1904, and Terry Brine, whose family operated Copp’s since 1925.

“We’ve just been devastated,” says Lewis, who grew up running around in the building.

“There’s still many decisions to make, but our tenants have been devastated, but most of them have been relocated now. We keep in touch with

them, but it’s been a huge job cleaning up the site.”

He says he thought the rebuilding process would be a lot farther along by now.

“I wished it had been going faster, but you can only do so much,” says Lewis. “You’re dealing with insurance companies, with the city, and I even had a call from the police lately. Once we get some final numbers, then we can start making some decisions. But it’s so hard to get all these numbers. You’re dealing with people where it has to go back east. It sits on someone’s desk and sits on several levels.”

For now, that might just leave Downtown residents awoken from their slumber a year ago now saying, “Wake us when something’s been decided.”

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Blaze may ignite incentives The fire in Downtown New Westminster a year ago has sparked the city to consider a financial incentive for heritage building owners to install sprinklers.

The Oct. 10, 2013 blaze basically wiped out three buildings at Columbia and McKenzie streets. Except for the back half of one of them, none had sprinklers, which is common in Downtown buildings.

City heritage planner Julie Schueck noted in a report to council that incentives instituted in other B.C. municipalities have helped preserve heritage, and providing a sprinkler installation incentive would be a good place to start in New Westminster.

She told council Sept. 29 that Victoria’s tax incentive and building incentive programs made all the difference in rejuvenating its downtown.

“That’s what gave the SCHUECK impetus to developers to come in and do the work.”

Coun. Chuck Puchmayr said when he visited Victoria he talked to many building owners who’d taken advantage of the incentives.

“It rejuvenated the area, it increased the value of the buildings, and it actually increased the [tax revenue] in the area,” said Puchmayr. “It was almost a win-win right out of the hopper. This is something we can do for them if our goal is to preserve the heritage in our Downtown.”

Coun. Jonathan Coté said the city needs to level the playing field between preserving or tearing down buildings “What would be really interesting as we go down this road is to understand the economics of owning a heritage building,” said Coté. “We don’t want to lose the assets as we’ve seen in the past. We need to try to look at all the goals of what to achieve and not just sprinklers.”

With council’s blessing, city staff will develop criteria for a program, which could include tax relief and reduction or total relaxation of permit fees.

Schueck said the city would also have to determine which Downtown buildings would qualify.

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Mural eyed for parkade

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CITIZENSHIP AND PERMANENT RESIDENT CARD RENEWAL An overview of Citizenship and Permanent Resident application forms will be held at the New Westminster Public Library on Saturday, October 11, 2014 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. If you have a Permanent Resident Card or Landed Immigrant Documents, please bring them to the program.

The presentation will be conducted in English, with translation available in French, Chichewa, Nyanja, Lingala, and Swahili.

For more information and to register: phone the library at 604-527-4667 or S.U.C.C.E.S.S. at 604-430-1899 ext. 110.

THE WILDERNESS WOMAN RETURNS TO THE NEW WESTMINSTER PUBLIC LIBRARY Chris Czajkowski has spent most of her adult life pursuing a solitary life in BC’s wilderness. From clearing land and building her own cabins to running a wilderness resort near Tweedsmuir Park, Chris has documented her adventures in words and photographs.

Chris Czajkowski will return to the New Westminster Public Library on Tuesday, October 14 at 7:00 pm bringing more of her stories about her wilderness life. As space is limited, register at 604-527-4667 or listener@nwpl.ca.

Known as the Wilderness Woman, Chris Czajkowski has just published her 11th book about her experiences. And the River Still Sings looks back on her life from early childhood in England to running her wilderness resort, Nuk Tessli. It describes some of her world travels and attempts to pinpoint the events that steered her toward her wilderness life.

During the evening at the library, Chris will show slides and talk about her life. She will also be available to sign copies of her books. In addition to her new book, she has just released the 10th anniversary edition of the beloved book Lonesome, Memoirs of a Wilderness Dog.

THE CHANGING FACES OF AGING Saturday, October 18, 2014 10:30 am - 3:00 pm Anvil Centre, 777 Columbia Street Featuring a range of drop-in classes, workshops and presentations designed to entertain, educate and engage older adults aged 50+ and IMBY (In My Back Yard) Information Fair with representatives from not-for-profit seniors service providers.

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New Westminster wants to dress up what will be left of the Front Street parkade after the city demolishes half of it.

The western portion of the structure is scheduled to come down early in 2015. Now council wants to put up a digital mural to beautify the eastern end of the parkade that will remain. Council has endorsed a city staff report’s proposal to install a mural on the south side’s façade across from Westminster Pier Park.

An example of a beautification mural on a parkade in San Jose, Calif., called Hands.

“The mural would be composed of a support structure that could dually function as a safety railing, mesh fencing and two-art plastic disks to create a highresolution pixilated image to be viewed from a distance,”

said the report. “The proposed large mural (approximately 660 by 25-feet) would transform the façade of the utilitarian parkade into an iconic image visible from Westminster Pier Park.”

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Anvil/Merchant complex to be $1.9m over budget Change back to PST and upgrades add to civic centre and office tower costs Grant Granger

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The final cost to build the Anvil Centre and Merchant Square office tower will be nearly $1.9 million over budget.

That’s the projection made in a City of New Westminster report to council on Monday.

The budget for the civic centre and office tower was $86.4 million. But the city ended up spending $88.3 million, said the report.

Almost a third of the shortfall, $600,000, was blamed on the province switching from HST to PST in April 2013.

The base budget for the Anvil Centre was $41.5 million, but the final total will be about $44 million.

The report said contributing factors to the increase were the complexity of the overall design, improvements such as upgrading the kitchen, and enhancements to the museum and other parts of the building.

The city will receive $43 million from Development Assistance Compensation casino revenue funding to pay for the Anvil Centre.

The office tower will come in slightly under budget at $29.6 million with $2 million for fit-out and commissions. It was expected to cost $30.4 million with $9.6 million budgeted for fit-outs and commissions. But the tower’s sale in February meant the new owners would be responsible for customizing the interiors.

The three-level underground

parking garage was budgeted “If I had that same vote at $12.5 million and will come today I’d have voted against the in slightly over budget at $12.7 tower. It’s just a risk I’m adverse million. The $4.9 million profit to. I’m still not comfortable the city got for selling the tower with taking those chances for $36.5 million went toward on those types of buildings,” paying for the parkade. The said Puchmayr. “But had my city said it will pay off the $7.8 colleagues agreed with me right million parkade debt through now we would have had this parking revenue and property beautiful Anvil Centre, with tax from the office tower. a cap on the building with no “It was a complex building tax revenue coming in and with and we’ve recognized there’s a parkade with two storeys complexity in the design,” said instead of three. Now we’ll get city administrator Lisa Spitale revenue from leasing [parking on Tuesday. “We worked hard space to the offices] and from to stay within the budget the taxes on the property, which allocation.” more than covered the parkade.

Spitale said some of Nevertheless it was still a the changes were to help risk I was uncomfortable generate business in the taking.” civic centre as well as to Puchmayr was OK with augment the museum some of the cost overruns exhibits. because the changes will “There was a lot of allow the Anvil Centre PUCHMAYR to maximize its revenue. high expectations to what the community He pointed out one of wants with the Anvil Centre and the first things the professionals we were trying to respond to hired to manage the centre that,” she said. told the city was the cooking Coun. Chuck Puchmayr facilities were inadequate. said although the exact final “You can’t have five-star numbers aren’t in, council conventions there with a wanted the information public warming kitchen, you’re really because it’s bound to be a topic doing it an injustice,” said of debate during the upcoming Puchmayr. election campaign.

To keep kitchen costs down “We wanted those numbers the centre’s staff hit the auction out there. We didn’t want that circuit to buy industrial kitchen sitting there during an election,” components at 10 or 15 cents on said Puchmayr. the dollar, he said.

He was the lone councillor The city said it will pay off who voted three years ago for the $8.8 million debt it owes the the city not to go ahead and Municipal Finance Authority build the office tower after the over 20 years at a rate of original deal with Uptown about $700,000 annually. The Property Group fell through. report estimated it will get Although the city managed to $340,000 a year from parking sell the tower earlier this year, and estimated it will receive Puchmayr doesn’t regret his $650,000 a year in property tax decision. from the office tower.

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Owner barks at Queen’s Park off-leash plans City looking to build separate area just for small dogs

to put a barrier between them. And I think it’s going to create animosity between people because they’re taking the best Grant Granger part of the park where ggranger@newwestnewsleader.com everybody uses it.”

Toto bounces around Dogs and their owners the Queen’s Park off-leash gather at the north end dog park yapping away because it’s open and like he owns the place. full of trees, boulders Meanwhile, his big and logs that stimulate buddy Kobe quietly sidles rambunctious dogs up to everyone looking to regardless if they’re large be petted. or small, said Duncan.

Their diverse and nonShe suggested small dogs stereotypical personalities with owners that want a are why their owner, separate area—which she Renee-Lynn Duncan, believes is a very small objects to City of New minority—should be up Westminster plans to at the south end. cordon off part of the “One of the great GRANT GRANGER/NEWSLEADER Renee-Lynn Duncan with her lab/retriever/border things about this park is park for small dogs only. collie cross Kobe, left and Toto, her terrier/chihauha the size. They’re taking In Duncan’s mind, size cross Toto at Queen’s Park off-leash dog area. Duncan doesn’t matter. Dog is upset with city plans to have a separate small-dog the best part of it away. dynamics differ and hers It’s like they’re taking area. are a good example. Tiny end of the Queen’s Park offaway from the many Toto is bossy. Kobe is a gentle leash area for small dogs. and giving it to the few,” said giant.

“I’ve never met anyone here Duncan. “The other [New Duncan’s ire was raised when that wants a small dog separate Westminster dog parks] are like she encountered city staff doing area,” said Duncan. “All you’re gravel pits, so I come here, and a site tour last Tuesday. They going to create is animosity to chop this one up would be a told her they were looking at between the dogs because the shame.”

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Vacant homes It’s a strange world we live in, when people can buy a house and afford to leave it vacant.

Yet it’s a phenomenon that’s become common in some Vancouver neighbourhoods, especially the west side. Numerous homes, heritage or not, boarded up for years while absentee owners wait until the neglect inevitably leads to demolition.

Or it’s time to flip and sell for a profit. There are so many of these houses that—surprise—a website has sprung up to document them.

It isn’t just the neighbours with these eyesores on their streets that suffer. The local economy hurts too. Local merchants are left with a smaller customer base, hurting their bottom lines. And meanwhile, these empty homes do nothing to alleviate our tight rental market.

And of course by tying up this real estate, these empty homes may also be contributing to keeping prices high due to low supply compared to demand.

In Vancouver, some are suggesting a vacant home tax.

While empty homes haven’t become an issue yet in Burnaby or New Westminster, it’s one to keep an eye on, as local real estate continues to be an attractive form of investment.

Other cities have set up such a tax to prevent investors from turning neighbourhoods into ghost towns. And it would be relatively simple to do.

But the effectiveness would be limited as long as it’s a onepronged approach. Anyone who can afford to leave a multimillion-dollar home abandoned and unrented for years is unlikely to flinch at even a doubling of property tax. That said, the added revenue generated for a city could be directed into a fund for affordable housing, or to assist local merchants.

Vacant homes leak the lifeblood out of a neighbourhood.

The owners, not their neighbours, should pay to help put it back.

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Crime is part of Surrey’s fabric It is no small coincidence that the verdict in the Surrey Six murder trial was handed down last Thursday, at a time when Surrey residents are fed up to the teeth with the murder and mayhem in this city.

On Oct. 19, 2007, six men were murdered in a Whalley highrise as part of a turf war between rival drug gangs.

As citizens reel from the latest murder of Serena Vermeersch, another completely innocent victim, on Sept. 16, let’s not forget the long string of previous murders and the many innocent victims – Chris Mohan and Ed Schellenberg among them. Let’s not forget Julie Paskall, a hockey mom who was at Newton Arena to pick up her son on Dec. 31, 2013 when she was murdered.

It is unfortunate that the anger which erupts when a particularly brutal incident, which certainly applies to all three of the crimes mentioned, cannot be sustained.

However, when it dissipates, the politicians, judges, lawyers

Frank Bucholtz and law enforcement officials who often play an unwitting role in these crimes by their action or inaction, get off the hook.

A discussion I took part in a few days ago reminded me of just how long this has been going on – and the crime I was discussing with people is only memorable because of its utter brutality. It left an impression on Surrey that has never gone away, and perhaps it never will.

The online discussion was with several people who were children in Surrey at the time of Clifford Olson’s reign of terror, way back in 1981. Olson lived in a highrise on King George Highway, within sight of the highrise that was the scene of the Surrey Six murder

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decades later.

In the spring and summer of 1981, Olson was busy snatching children and teens off the street and murdering them. He was convicted of 11 murders, but most police involved in his case agree there were many more murders.

Not all the child killings he was convicted of took place in Surrey, but far too many did.

There has been a long series of tragic incidents in this city.

At some point in time, we as a community need to ask ourselves why. Surrey is filled with mostly peaceable people who have come here from all over the world.

Many who live here grew up in Surrey or nearby. Most Surrey residents want better lives for their families and work hard to try and make that happen.

Unfortunately, there is a strong underbelly of drug dealers, lowlifes and predators with tentacles in far too many places.

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and has many excellent officers on staff. But many are new to policing and the RCMP and coming to Surrey as a first assignment is undoubtedly overwhelming.

Most citizens feel that the police have too few resources to keep up with all the criminal activity, to say nothing of trying to monitor ex-cons like Raymond Caissie, who has been charged in the Vermeersch murder.

Another infamous Surrey moment was when the Whalley Burnouts made national news in the 1980s and made the city a laughing stock from coast to coast.

Surrey doesn’t need to be this way. But it will take strong and sustained action by thousands of citizens to change it.

Don’t count on politicians to make it better.

Ultimately, it’s up to everyone.

Frank Bucholtz is editor of the Langley Times.

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Quitters save the system interesting information that somehow speaks to the occasion in relevant way.

The Oct. 4 unveiling of the Wait For Me Daddy sculpture was certainly a special event, but also one that seemed to “speak to the occasion” in its own special way.

NO SOUND, SOME FURY In this case the connection Regarding the wonderful is based on the fact that the historic event of the unveiling sculpture and the original photo of Wait For Me Daddy statue… are largely about Eighth Street a big Fail to whoever planned in New Westminster. the audio portion for this event.

That part of the picture The pageantry was lovely. captures the image’s wider And there were many significance, as Eighth Street distinguished speakers. was the where all of the soldiers The only problem was that lined up. most of the crowd were unable As things worked out the to hear any of the speeches, unveiling of the sculpture took making for a very boring hour place 888 months (and three and a half before the unveiling. days) after the photo was taken Sadly a huge disappointment. on Oct. 1, 1940!

Diane Richards I thought your readers might New Westminster find that to be of some interest, and that there were 88 days SURPRISING left in 2014 at the time of the COINCIDENCES unveiling ceremony.

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And that’s just the direct cost to the healthcare system.

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The former Twelfth Street coffee shop owner has announced he will seek a seat in the Nov. 15 civic election.

Ashdown ran in 2011 under the Voice New Westminster banner coming in 10th of 17 candidates vying for six spots on council.

In making his announcement, Ashdown said he decided to run because of the large number of candidates endorsed by

the negotiating table.

“If city council is dominated by one special interest group, taxpayers can look forward to more taxes, more debt and excessive benefits for staff.”

Ashdown said the only way to improve traffic in New Westminster is with a bypass route or a tunnel.

He suggested New West should negotiate with Coquitlam, Burnaby and the province to make it happen. twitter.com/lonegrangerbnw

Former superintendent dies A former New Westminster school district superintendent has passed away.

Tom Rothney joined the district in 1987 as assistant superintendent.

He became superintendent in 1995.

He was seconded to the Ministry of Education during the 2001-02 school year before leaving the district in 2003 and eventually ending up on Vancouver Island in Chemainus.

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But once construction is done it will be opened up and she’s afraid vehicles will zip off Royal and down the hill past the school at 50 km/h or more. “Those cars coming off of Royal aren’t even in the equation yet,” said Trachta.

Coun. Chuck Puchmayr said the city should have seen the problem coming.

“It wasn’t as if we didn’t know something wasn’t going to happen there,” said Puchmayr on Tuesday.

He said John Robson elementary, the school Qayqayt is replacing, is several blocks away.

“That should really have been a signal there were going to be a lot of parents driving their children there,” said Puchmayr.

Council directed staff to monitor the situation and do what’s necessary to make it safe.

New Westminster police liason officer Const. Carmel Keenan was at the school Wednesday issuing tickets

and instructing drivers parked in wrong places to move.

New Westminster assistant school superintendent Al Balanuik said the district is working with the city and police to get signs put up.

“Things have calmed down considerably as parents and kids have found their way,” said Balanuik on Wednesday. “There are a lot of people who are working hard to bring about improvement and we should see some in the near future.”

Trachta said the drop off/pick up zone is supposed to be along Agnes with drivers using First Street to get onto Agnes and not coming east from Fourth Street but there are no signs to indicate that.

Two ideas to keep speed down on Merivale have been proposed, said Trachta. One is to reduce traffic to one lane with a raised median strip on Merivale just up the hill from where Cunningham dead ends into the school. The second is angle parking on Merivale.

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Vladimir Krasnagor announced Monday he will take on the two front runners, incumbent Wayne Wright and three-term Coun. Jonathan Coté in the Nov. 15 civic election.

Krasnagor said he’s heard from voters who claim they have difficulty choosing between Coté and Wright because

from assuming many more millions of debt and pay municipal taxes that are among Highly educated, analytical, but the highest in B.C.” his experience comes primarily He said addressing this from inside of City Hall. issue can be done with He will make an excellent “proper budgeting” and city manager, a capable by “setting the right director of planning. priorities, and without Mayor? Not exactly,” said reduction of any essential Krasnogor in his press services.” release. “Mr. Wright is Krasnogor pledged KRASNAGOR a natural ‘entrepreneur.’ to push for legislated Entrepreneurs aim at protection of Queen’s rapid growth, do not hesitate Park, and also aims to find to assume large debt. Thanks a way to improve the city’s to Mr. Wright, the city has traffic problems and improve experienced a construction transparency at City Hall. He boom downtown. Should the also promised to assign more boom continue for another four responsibility and authority to years? Again, not exactly.” city advisory committees.

Krasnagor said he’s running His website is www.votekras. to “protect the city’s taxpayers ca and is on Twitter @votekras.

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levels available now and this year, the popular FX4 off-road version becomes San Antonio, Texas – In 1948 Ford redea package that can be added to any of signed its pickup truck and introduced the trims. Cradling that luxury is a new the F1. cab that’s two-inches wider and has rear Marketing at the time ran ads shouting seats that get more legroom. Storage about the “Million-dollar bins have been added cab” emphasizing how and the 40/20/40 seats Ford’s claims will carry six adults comfortmuch money Ford had spent to redesign just the have to play out on ably. The SuperCab, the cab of the new half-ton. roads, across Canada, rear suicide doors now That first F-series truck was open flat along the box indeed all new – and so is in the coming years to 170 degrees, no more its great-great-great-great but from what I’ve getting trapped at the grandson, the 2015 F-150. seen in Texas, I’d say mall. But the big update Looks is all about electronics. A Giddy Up! After several generations new instrument cluster of rounder, then-squarer Howard J. Elmer is larger and all the front ends the 2015 draws gauges are video-proinspiration from the ’48. jected. Because of this The horse-collar grille is brought back you can configure the cluster however with a much more angular hood; in fact, you want – add info or subtract, it’s you’ll see many more lines in the metal up to you. The centre console screen is thanks to the all-aluminum body. These eight-inches wide and displays the views are design elements, but they’re also offered by the new 360-degree camera. needed for strength. On each side of the Four cameras around the truck stitch grille are distinctive new C-clamp headtogether a birds-eye view displayed on lamps while above the glass a cut-in the screen. Toggle through other screens shades the windshield. This truck is also for expanded views in front, behind and 2.5 centimetres lower than the old one, to the sides. Great for parking, not to perhaps signalling the end of the overmention hooking up trailers. For your active thyroid problem most trucks have gadgets, Ford offers 12V plug-ins but been experiencing for the past 20 years. also 110V power. A new inverter pumps Around the back, the looks encompass out 400 watts of power (plugs in the a laundry list of new features like a powfront and back). New and improved drivered tailgate, second-gen pullout step er assist features include BLIS (Blind that moves the grab-bar inside the gate, Spot Information System) that also in-bed lighting, new removable tie down sees cross-traffic; Adaptive cruise system and even built-in cargo ramps. control; Lane-Keeping system; Active park assist; rear view camera; reverse Inside sensing system; auto high beams and Luxury is becoming a key selling feature of the F-series. There are nine trim rain sensing wipers.

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Drive What you can’t see is the 317 kgs that the ‘15 F-series has lost, thanks to that aluminum body and the increased use of high-strength steel in the frame – but, you can certainly feel it while driving. The truck is nimbler, has less wash in the corners and simply handles better. The cab is virtually silent and for comfort, the HVAC is split side-toside, front and rear. The hood and side windows have dropped in profile for better visibility, while the size, colours and quality of the computer generated gauges and controls simplifies operation while driving. I towed with the new truck and its manners are good if not improved. In part, this is assisted by the long list of towing features like trailer sway control; tow/haul mode; Dynamic Hitch Assist, SelectShift transmission and better tow mirrors.

Off-road an electronic manual rear

differential locker has been added. This truck churns mud better than ever.

Verdict Payload is up (to 900 kgs) and so is towing (approx. 5.5 tonnes) yet overall body weight is down by 317 kgs.

Ford offers four engines and even the smallest 2.7L EcoBoost will still tow up to 3.8 tonnes. The cab is quieter, yet larger. The floor is flat yet has more storage compartments. The dash is less cluttered yet offers more information.

Do you sense a theme here? Consider that the design phase of this truck took four years and the testing was the most intense ever. The result? A list of improvements a hockey rink long – that’s a fact. Now, how will they all work together? Well Ford’s claims will have to play out on roads, across Canada, in the coming years. But from what I’ve seen in Texas, I’d say Giddy Up!

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Contrary to general perception, most classic cars aren’t fragile flowers.

In fact, many are anvil-tough, particularly American cars of the 1950s and 1960s, built with real Pennsylvania steel and little plastic. But even these rolling bank vaults can be seriously screwed up by these five things: Non-use: This one is really is counterintuitive. When classic cars come to mind for many, the image of the trailer queen or museum piece looms large; in fact, most people think that these are the best cared-for cars. In actuality, they often turn out to be the most problematic cars when they are finally driven. Non-use is actually abuse — seals dry out and start to leak; gas gets stale and turns to varnish; batteries corrode when not removed; and tires get flat spots. Cars used regularly, on the other hand, are often the happiest and most reliable old cars.

Improper storage/rodents: This goes along with the above. Failure to drain fuel or use a stabilizer, not using jack stands, and making certain that anti-freeze is up to snuff all contribute to storage-related deterioration. But perhaps the most destructive force has four teeth and a naked tail — rats and mice, the same rodents that wiped out half the population of Europe by

carrying Bubonic plague, can really mess with your classic car. They chew upholstery and insulation to make nests (in which they pee, poop and reproduce, not necessarily in that order), and worst of all, they chew on wiring harnesses where it isn’t apparent until something smokes or catches fire.

Road Salt: Most everyone who has taken chemistry knows that the reaction between Sodium Chloride and steel yields iron oxide, more commonly known as rust. But few people realize how quickly the damage is done. Just one drive on a wet salty road will give your classic an ugly coating of surface rust on anything on the underside that is not well protected, like suspension parts, exhaust and even the frame.

A season or two that lets salty mud penetrate the nooks and crannies of your car will almost certainly cause visible rust to erupt. And don’t think you’re immune because your car is fiberglass, there’s plenty of steel to rot away under the pretty plastic panels of your 1972 Corvette Stingray. Conversely, getting caught in the rain every now and then isn’t death for your classic, as long as carpets or trunk mats don’t stay wet. Some of the cleanest and most rust-free old cars we’ve seen come from the damp Pacific Northwest, where it snows little and road salt isn’t used.

Old Tires: Most vintage cars don’t

see 15,000 miles of use each year and, often, totally unsafe tires can look deceptively sound. In addition to tread wear, age, dry rot, flat spots and UV exposure can render tires unsafe.

About six or seven years should be tops in terms of tire life, regardless of how the tires may look. A blowout or a thrown tread can not only threaten your life, it can severely damage your car severely as I found out first hand when an otherwise fine-looking tire threw a tread and put a football-sized dent in the lower quarter panel of a formerly pristine 1977 Datsun 280Z. Bad driving habits: Perhaps the most destructive thing you can do to a vintage car is to not let it warm up properly. I’ve witnessed tons of people who should know better start up a cold car and zing it to the redline with the first shift. It’s painful to watch and more painful to realize the harm done to the engine. Always drive gently until the car has reached normal operating temperature (usually around the mid-point of the temperature gauge).

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City to consult about mural ⫸

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The report’s author, Erika Mashig, told council the mural would be illuminated from behind at night by the new LED fixtures to be installed underneath the parkade.

Coun. Jonathan Coté said as a frequent visitor to Westminster Pier Park he was excited to see the proposal.

“It’s a creative way to make

a less-than-attractive structure more inviting,” said Coté. When I look at this proposal it seems like a simple way [to make it attractive].”

The estimated cost is about $300,000 with $178,500 for the mural and $125,000 for the mesh screen and structural supports. Mashig cited similar projects in San Jose and Seattle in making

her estimates. She noted the parkade deconstruction costs include $200,000 to replace the remaining railings which might reduce the mural project’s costs.

The idea will be brought before the Downtown Business Improvement Association and Downtown Residents Association for input. Then the city would ask for proposals that would include the designs.

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Diane Perry, New Westminster parks, culture and recreation community manager, said surveys showed there are a lot of residents who want separate areas. The final numbers had 189 of 332 small-dog owners (57 per cent) indicating they would use a small-dog-only off-leash area.

“That’s still a good percentage,” said Perry. “There are residents in the community that have requested small offleash dog parks like there are in other communities.”

Perry said the city got a lot of feedback from seniors and other dog owners who feared big, aggressive dogs in off-leash parks.

Perry said New Westminster’s problem is it isn’t blessed with a lot of spare space, so the best solution is to create the areas within the existing parks. The city is also looking at sectioning off the Hume Park, Westburnco and west side dog parks.

“We agreed with [Duncan] that the [south] end may be better suited than the other one,” said Perry. “There’s pros and cons to both ends. She’s obviously coming from the end where a lot of the big dogs socialize and so do the people.”

But one drawback to the south end is it doesn’t have a doggie water fountain. Perry said the city will try to find a way to allow access for all dogs to the north end fountain.

“This is a no-win situation,” said Perry. “We know we’re not going to please everybody. [But] the way it is right now we’re not pleasing the people who are small-dog owners.”

Perry said any proposed changes to any of the off-leash areas will be posted nearby and opportunities for feedback will be provided before a final decision is made.

• Perry said the city’s top priority for off-leash dog parks remains finding a space for one in Moody Park. But between the buildings, fields, sports facilities, playground and walkways, “there’s not a whole lot left in Moody Park” for a good-sized off-leash area.

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Stunning views at Odessa Group’s Harrison Highlands

By Kerry Vital

Beautiful homes, amazing views and a fantastic location combine at Odessa Group’s Harrison Highlands, the Fraser Valley’s premier new address.

Located in Agassiz atop Mount Woodside, Harrison Highlands is the largest master-planned river view community in the Fraser Valley. Two distinct communities are situated within the development: Woodside and Briarwood. Both

feature two- to four-bedroom homes with stunning views and beautiful interior features.

“This is a place where people can live where they play,” says Heath Stone, managing partner at Odessa Group. “It’s also a great place to raise a family.”

The Craftsman architecture offers excellent curb appeal, while the expansive interiors feature nine-foot vaulted ceilings and large windows to allow the natural light to flood the home.

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throughout the main level, while gourmet-quality kitchens include maple cabinetry and elegant countertops (quartz in the Briarwood homes and laminate in the Woodside homes).

The ensuite bathrooms in the master suite include dual sinks for added convenience, a relaxing soaker tub and a separate shower with tile surround and a frameless glass door. Homes at Woodside include heated floors in the ensuite, while the Briarwood homes have in-floor heat in the master bedroom as well.

The community includes homes with parking for recreational vehicles, landscaped parks, and natural trails, with amazing river and mountain views. Future development plans intend to include a neighborhood commercial area for potential grocery stores, restaurants or retail spaces. The District of Kent also has an on-site water treatment facility and plans for a future fire hall.

Homes at Harrison Highlands start at $379,000, including GST. For more information, visit www.harrisonhighlands.ca or call toll-free 1-888-OUR-VIEW (687-8439). The presentation centre is open Friday to Sunday between noon and 5 p.m. at 1524 Woodside Boulevard in Kent.

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Boffo’s Adagio is hitting a high note in South Surrey, with elegant kitchens, luxurious bathrooms and plenty of space for living, relaxing and entertaining. Homeowners will also have access to a stunning community courtyard, among other amenities.

Italian traditions at Boffo’s Adagio

By Kerry Vital

Boffo has been one of the top developers in the Lower Mainland for decades, and they are known for beautiful homes. They’ve brought their expertise to South Surrey with Adagio, a condominium project that has already been extremely popular with local purchasers.

“Everyone who has moved in already has been absolutely thrilled by the amenities, the homes and the entire aesthetic,” says sales manager Sandra Miller. “Boffo has a long history of Italian traditions and attention to detail, and these homes are reflective of that.”

A beautifully landscaped community courtyard with trees, paths and garden plots is just one of the amazing things available for residents at Adagio.

“Every aspect has been taken care of here,” says Miller. “The Boffo stamp is on this project. We’re very proud of it.”

Inside, the one-bedroom and den, twoand three-bedroom homes feature nine-foot ceilings (12 feet on the top floor) and large windows that let the natural light pour in.

Large terraces and patios add to your living space.

The kitchen is an absolute highlight.

Natural granite or quartz slab countertops are matched with a complementary backsplash, and the under-cabinet and recessed lighting beautifully illuminates your tasks. Stainlesssteel appliances, including a five-burner gas cooktop and a 36-inch counter-depth fridge, and 40-inch upper cabinets are perfectly situated, and large kitchen islands feature

a wine chiller and tons of space for food preparation or casual dining.

Premium laminate flooring is featured throughout the main living areas, while the bedrooms include carpet made for sinking your toes into.

The bathrooms are luxurious and soothing, with either an oversize shower with frameless glass enclosure or an oversize soaker tub/ shower combination.

Bathrooms include a built-in wall niche, and ensuites have a radiant heated floor.

The custom suspended under-lit vanity and natural granite or quartz countertops are complemented by a matching backsplash.

Most ensuites include a his-and-hers vanity for extra convenience.

The community is one of the big draws for purchasers at Adagio.

“The location is fantastic,” Miller says. “You can’t beat it.”

Located in the Semiahmoo neighbourhood, residents at Adagio will find everything they can possibly imagine on their front doorstep.

From dining at one of the delicious local restaurants to shopping at nearby Semiahmoo Shopping Centre, Morgan Crossing or Grandview Corners, nothing is out of reach.

Leisure and recreation is also close by, with several parks, pools, arenas and clubs in the neighbourhood, as well as White Rock beach.

If it’s a bit of culture you’re looking for, you’ll find an art gallery, theatre and museum just minutes away.

On-site, homeowners at Adagio will find a lounge with chef ’s demonstration kitchen, double-sided fireplace, televisions, pool table and a large garden and patio area. There is also a fully equipped fitness centre with a steam room.

“There is always something going on here,” says Miller. “People appreciate that. It’s a wonderful social atmosphere.”

Homes range from one-bedroom and den homes, offering 784 square feet of living space, up to 1,279 square feet for a three-bedroom, three-bath home. For more information, visit AdagioByBoffo.ca, contact sales managers Sandra Miller and Ian Watts of Bay Realty Ltd. at 604-531-6659 or stop by the presentation centre at 101-15360 20th Avenue at 154th, South Surrey, open daily between noon and 5 p.m., except Fridays.

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This beautiful, bright & spacious unit features newer kitchen & bath, applcs, light fixtures, paint, HW tank & more. Private balcony facing forest. Immaculate and move in ready! Complex has exercise centre, pool, sauna & playgrounds. Unit has 2 parking stalls. 2 pets allowed. Rental allowed.

Beautiful, 3 bdrm, 1971 home w/bright 1 bdrm mortgage helper down. Located on a huge 8800 sf R1 zoned, cul de sac lot in prestigious Government Road area close to Skytrain, shopping, parks & schools. This nicely decorated immaculate home features newer double windows, new paint, updated maple kitchen & baths, crown moldings, newer paint, flooring, light fixtures, window coverings, oversized single garage & large back deck overlooking huge private rear fenced yard, very liveable home with potential to redevelop to 5280 sf home. Super family area.

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This beautiful, bright & spacious suite feats open plan, kitchen w/granite counters, SS appliances & gas stove, large covered deck, in-suite laundry, large windows, laminate floors, 2 parking stalls & more. Bldg offers exercise & social rooms. 2-5-10 warranty in place. Pets & rentals ok.

205 3709 Pender St, Burnaby Quiet side, 1 bedroom, 700 sf, garden apt w/huge fenced yard, & partly covered patio. Suite has insuite laundry, gas f/p, laminate floors in the bedroom, newer washer/dryer & stove.

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Sales of residential property up almost 18% Comparison of this September to same month one year ago The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential property sales in Greater Vancouver reached 2,922 on the Multiple Listing Service in September 2014.

That’s a 17.7 per cent increase from the 2,483 sales in September 2013, and a 5.4 per cent increase over the 2,771 sales in August 2014.

Last month’s sales were 16.1 per cent above the 10-year sales average for the month and rank as the third-highest selling September over that period.

“September was an active period for our housing market when we compare it against typical activity for the month,” said Ray Harris, REBGV president.

Meantime, new listings for detached, attached and apartment properties in Metro Vancouver totalled 5,259 in September.

That’s a 4.6 per cent increase over the 5,030 new listings in September 2013 and a 33.5 per

cent increase from the 3,940 new listings in August.

Last month’s new listing total was close to average for the region over the 10-year window, at 0.4 per cent above the listing average for the month.

The total number of properties currently listed for sale on the MLS system in Metro Vancouver is 14,832, eight per cent fewer than the same month in 2013.

The MLS Home Price Index composite benchmark price for all residential properties in Metro Vancouver is currently $633,500.

That’s a 5.3 per cent increase over September 2013.

“Gains in home values are being led by the detached home market. Condominium and townhome properties are not experiencing the same pressure on prices at the moment,” Harris said. “Individual trends can vary depending on different factors in different areas, so it’s important to do your homework and work with your realtor when you’re looking to determine the market value of a home.”

Sales of detached properties

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homes OPEN

in September 2014 reached 1,270, an increase of 24.1 per cent from the 1,023 detached sales recorded in September 2013, and a 113.8 per cent increase from the 594 units sold in September 2012. The benchmark price for detached properties increased 7.3 per cent from September 2013 to $990,300.

Sales of apartment properties reached 1,188 in September 2014, an increase of 16.7 per cent compared to the 1,018 sales in September 2013, and a 75.7 per cent increase compared to the 676 sales in September 2012.

The benchmark price of an apartment property increased 3.3 per cent from September 2013 to $378,700.

Attached property sales in September 2014 totalled 464, a five per cent increase compared to the 442 sales in September 2013, and an 88.6 per cent increase over the 246 attached properties sold in September 2012.

The benchmark price of an attached unit increased 4.2 per cent between September 2013 and 2014 to $477,700.

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#1306 - 728 Princess St, NW SUN 12:00 - 1:30

#202 - 9149 Saturna Dr, BBY SAT 12:00 - 1:30

411 5th St, NW SUN 2:00 - 4:00

To advertise in the

OPEN HOMES DIRECTORY call the NewsLeader at 604-438-6397 PREPARED FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE

BY THE

Source: reBGV

How’s this for black + white?

New townhomes in Burquitlam.

Coming soon.

The Black+Whites on Foster Avenue are classic, light-filled three-storey townhomes in Burquitlam. These homes are sophisticated and tailored, and yet genuine, familiar and inviting. You get your own front door, your own yard, attached parking and renowned Intracorp scrutiny of every last detail.

Don’t you wish all decisions in life could be so black+white?

3 + 4 bedroom townhomes

PRICED FROM $500,000s

blackandwhites.ca This is not an offering for sale. Any such offering may only be made with a disclosure statement. Prices and sizes are approximate. E&OE. Sales and Marketing by Intracorp Realty Ltd. Intracorp Foster Avenue Limited Partnership Intracorp. Foster Avenue Limited Partnership

intracorp.ca

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FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

INDEX IN BRIEF FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS ...............1-8

6

IN MEMORIAM GIFTS

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS ...9-57

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 114

DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 115

EDUCATION

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 130

Atlas Power Sweeping Hiring Drivers

EMPLOYMENT .............................102-198 BUSINESS SERVICES...................203-387

- require air ticket.

- require Class 3.

REAL ESTATE ...............................603-696

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

RENTALS ......................................703-757 AUTOMOTIVE ..............................804-862

HELP WANTED

Call Christy 604-436-2472

for available routes email

Email circulation@burnaby newsleader.com

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

MARINE .......................................903-920

130

YOUTH & ADULTS

WATER TRUCK OPERATORS

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE...........503-587

HELP WANTED

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

SWEEPER OPERATORS

PETS & LIVESTOCK ......................453-483

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

CARRIERS NEEDED

TRAVEL.............................................61-76 CHILDREN ........................................80-98

HELP WANTED

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

AGREEMENT

It is agreed by any Display or Classified Advertiser requesting space that the liability of the paper in the event of failure to publish an advertisement shall be limited to the amount paid by the advertiser for that portion of the advertising space occupied by the incorrect item only, and that there shall be no liability in any event beyond the amount paid for such advertisement. The publisher shall not be liable for slight changes for typographical errors that do not lessen the value of an advertisement. bcclassified.com cannot be responsible for errors after the first day of publication of any advertisement. Notice of errors on the first day should immediately be called to the attention of the Classified Department to be corrected for the following edition. bcclassified.com reserves the right to revise, edit, classify or reject any advertisement and to retain any answers directed to the bcclassified.com Box Reply Service and to repay the customer the sum paid for the advertisement and box rental.

DISCRIMINATORY LEGISLATION

Advertisers are reminded that Provincial legislation forbids the publication of any advertisement which discriminates against any person because of race, religion, sex, color, nationality, ancestry or place of origin, or age, unless the condition is justified by a bona fide requirement for the work involved.

COPYRIGHT

Copyright and/or properties subsist in all advertisements and in all other material appearing in this edition of bcclassified.com. Permission to reproduce wholly or in part and in any form whatsoever, particularly by a photographic or offset process in a publication must be obtained in writing from the publisher. Any unauthorized reproduction will be subject to recourse by law.

.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 AutoCad Dradting Technician BRIGHTON COLLEGE - Earn $26.79/hr. 604.901.5120

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INFORMATION SOAR is Pacific Coastal Airline’s in-flight magazine. This attractive business & tourism publication is published bi-monthly (6 times/year).

Great impact for your BC Business. More than 280,000 passengers fly Pacific Coastal Airlines.

Please call Annemarie 1.800.661.6335 or email fish@blackpress.ca

F/T CLASS 1 DRIVERS Pick-Up & Delivery

Req: Carpenters, Helpers Labourers, CSO’s/OFA’s TCP’s, Cleaners $11-28/hr

Van Kam’s Group of Companies requires FT class 1 drivers for the Surrey area. Applicants must have LTL & P&D driving experience and must be familiar w/the Greater Vancouver region.

Work Today, Daily or Weekly Pay Apply 9AM to 2PM at: 118 – 713 Columbia Street

New West 604.522.4900

To join our team of professional drivers please send a resume and current drivers abstract to:

careers@vankam.com or Fax: 604-587-9889

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

We thank all applicants for your interest!

108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

Van-Kam is committed to employment equity and environmental responsibility.

WAREHOUSE WORKERS F/T permanent & Temporary F/T warehouse workers for Burnaby site. Candidates with experience in plywood, laminate, cabinet hardware will be given preference. FORKLIFT EXPERIENCE IS MANDATORY.

E-mail resumes to: hr@eroko.com or Fax: 604-420-8914

EXPERIENCED Lane Closure Tech’s and Traffic Control people req’d. immediately. 604-996-2551 or email Traffic_King@shaw.ca

We Offer Above Average Rates!

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

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

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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.

109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES WAREHOUSE WORKERS - Call IS2 Today: 604-940-8880 Or Send Your Resume to: delta@is2.ca

A Great Janitorial Franchise Opportunity

PART-TIME

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 LOCAL Craft Manufacturing Company located in Mission, looking for reliable people to hand make crafts and jewelry from home. Training provided in the Lower Mainland at no cost to you. Unlimited earning potential. Please leave your Name and Number only at 604-826-4651 or email us at craftmanufacturing@gmail.com. We respond to ALL calls and messages in priority as quickly as possible.

HIGHWAY OWNER OPERATORS $3500 SIGNING BONUS

Production Workers

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

Black Press, 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 facilities.

Only those of interest will be contacted.

Van-Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility.

_____________ Advertise across the Lower Mainland in the 15 best-read community newspapers.

This position is an entry-level, general labour position that involves the physical handling of newspapers and related advertising supplements.

Requirements: • Prior bindery experience is preferred but not required • Motivated self-starter willing to work in a fast-paced environment performing repetitive tasks • Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs. and stand for extended period of time • Ability to work cooperatively in a diverse, team-based environment • Demonstrate on-the-job reliability and dependability • Excellent communication skills and detail oriented • Completion of high-school • Must have your own transportation The applicant must be available to work afternoon and graveyard shifts (Monday to Friday) as well as be able to work on a weekly schedule with short notice.

ON THE WEB:

bcclassified.com

CONSTRUCTION SITE In your NEIGHBOURHOOD

www.drivetransx.ca

If you are interested in this position, please e-mail your resume referencing “Production Worker” in the subject line to: jobs.vantageway@gmail.com

blackpress.ca

109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Please forward your resume with a brief note on why you are a great candidate to: Kristy O’Connor, Digital Sales Manager koconnor@bpdigital.ca Competition closes October 28, 2014

blackpress.ca X bclocalnews.com

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HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES

2 COOKS WANTED Namaste Indian Restaurant (2012) Ltd., an Indian Restaurant loc’d at 2883 Shaughnessy St, Port Coquitlam, BC req the following F/T staff;

TANDOORI COOK: prepare all variety of Tandoori Dishes for the restaurant and catering, menu design and planning, supervision and training of kitchen staff, labour & food cost control.

INDIAN SWEET MAKER / BAKER COOK: make a full variety of Mithai items for retail and banquets, supervision and training of kitchen staff, labor & food cost control.

For all positions: Salary $17.50/hr, 3 years of experience. Knowledge of Hindi or Punjabi an asset.

Fax resume to 778-216-1052.

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SALES - INSIDE TELEMARKETING OUTSIDE SALES REP

Established 39 yr old Coquitlam based janitorial company is looking for an exp. Outside Sales Rep Must be reliable & organized.

Permanent FT or PT available.

Salary, Bonuses, commission + gas allowance. Monday to Friday, 9 am to 4:30 pm.

Email: pbaker@unicleansystems.com

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TRADES, TECHNICAL

LOEWEN Welding Mfg., Abbotsford, looking for experienced welders/fitters with 3 or more years of experience, work week is Mon.Thurs. 10 hrs. a day, fax resume to 604-826-6051 or email gord@loewenwelding.com

Related experience rating within the transportation/freight industry and an excellent command of the English language, both verbal and written, is required. Applicants must be self-motivated, good at problem solving, detailed oriented and proficient in Microsoft word and Excel. Above average key boarding skills, excellent telephone manner and a strong customer service attitude are essential. Individuals with AS400 experience will be given preference.

Interested candidates should submit an updated resume and cover letter to: careers@vankam.com or fax: 604-587-9889

Van-Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility.

TELEMARKETER / INSIDE SALES Established 39 yr old Coquitlam based janitorial company is looking for an experienced reliable organized person for a telemarketing / inside sales position.

Permanent FT or PT available.

Salary + bonuses & commission.

Mon. to Fri. 9 am to 4:30 pm.

Email: pbaker@unicleansystems.com

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TRADES, TECHNICAL

164

RUBBISH REMOVAL

Van-Kam Freightways Ltd. has a part time Cross Dock position that is responsible for: 1) All LTL (less than truckload) freight is cross docked 2) Schedules depart on time 3) High level of load factor 4) Quality loading to minimize damages

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

Call (604) 931-2670

263 EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE

INT/EXT Painting 30yrs exp. Also Pressure Washing Refs Free est Keith 604-433-2279

845 736

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HOMES FOR RENT

COQUITLAM 3 bdrm finished full bsmt 2 baths NS/NP no sublets, 2yr lease. Suit mature. $1500m.

Avail Oct 15. 604-526-2331

359 SAND, GRAVEL & TOPSOIL

748 SHARED ACCOMMODATION SCRAP CAR Removal TOP CA$H PAID on the spot. Local Business. www.a1casper.com 604-378-2029

GARDENING

TOPSOIL & GRAVEL

PLUMBING

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

NEW WESTMINSTER: room avail, top floor of house with great view.

Share bthrm & kitchen. N/S. Avail Nov 1st. $525/mo. (604)780-0048.

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

Excavators, Backhoes, Bobcats & Dump Trucks for hire

341

Gutter & Roof Cleaning since 1982.

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

287

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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

Call Ian 604-724-6373

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS COMPLETE ROOFING + Repairs & gutters. All Roofs - Cedar, Shingles, Torch-On, Flat. WCB, BBB, Reas guaranteed. Sr Disc. 604-725-0106

847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES

bythebay.com

372

SUNDECKS

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

Daniel: 778-999-9122

MIDAS

374

CONSTRUCTION INC

In the Matter of Part 3.1 (Administrative Forfeiture) of the Civil Forfeiture Act [SBC 2005, C. 29] the CFA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT:

All types of Roofing Free Estimate Written Guarantee WCB Coverage Over 40 Years Experience

Member of BBB & WCB www.midascontruction.ca

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

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

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

PETS

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

Free est. Reasonable rates.

778-998-7505 or 604-961-7505

HOME REPAIRS

356

RUBBISH REMOVAL

477

PETS

AMERICAN Bully Puppies. Show quality parents,strong blood line.Mother is blue nose and father is an American. Looking for great homes for 6 little beauties. Great temperament, family raised parents.

604-825-9481 604-856-1676 BLUE GOTTI PIT BULLS: ONLY 1 FEMALE LEFT. Call (604)7012920

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

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CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866 NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604856-3647 or www.856-dogs.com

mikes hauling 604-516-9237

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

MOVING & STORAGE

518

BUILDING SUPPLIES

PLYWOOD, 15 1/2” x 48”.......$1.25 2 x 4’s - 24”....................$0.25/each Bring Truck ~ 604-522-0290

Van-Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility.

560

MISC. FOR SALE

. FREE Scrap Metal Removal. .FREE Scrap metal removal. Appls, BBQS, exercise equip, cars, etc. 604-572-3733 ww.tkhaulaway.com

.Brothers Moving -604-720-0931

MOUNTAIN-MOVERS.ca

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

(778)378-6683

AFFORDABLE MOVING 233

CHIMNEY SERVICES

SANTA’S CHIMNEY SERVICES. Sweeping, Repairs, Rain-caps. www.santaschimneyservices.com 778-340-0324

www.affordablemoversbc.com

$45/Hr

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

2008 SUV Ford Taurus X Ltd, AWD, all options. 125K. Black. $9000/firm Call 604-538-4883

TREE SERVICES

604-588-0833

Carpentry Services Remove & replace concrete sidewalks, driveways, retaining walls, drainage.

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

TOWNHOUSES

Excellence in Quality & Service

604-251-3382

If I can’t do it It can’t be done

752

NOONS CREEK Housing Co-op Orientation Meeting, Saturday, Oct 18th at 1pm in the common room located at #58-675 Noons Creek Dr. Port Moody. We are accepting applications for 2 - 3 bdrms.

Subsidy wait list avail.

Share purchase from $1400-$1800. $15 Non-refundable application fee required.

Applications available at orientation Please call 604-469-9763

Home Improvement Specializing in basement reno’s, bathrooms & kitchens. Installation of drywall, flooring & tiling.

Plumbing, electrical, and more. *25 years exp. Free Estimates.

LARGE FUND Borrowers Wanted Start saving hundreds of dollars today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts.

We don’t rely on credit, age or income.

Call Anytime 1-800-639-2274 or 604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca

The Scrapper

PRESSURE WASHING

D & N TOTAL CARE

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

POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

FINANCIAL SERVICES

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

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

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

DRAIN Tiles, Sewer, Water Video Inspection, Jack Hammering, Hand Excavating Call Tobias 604.782.4322

PERSONAL SERVICES

Van-Kam thanks you for your interest, however only those being considered will be contacted.

2007 VW GTI Golf, 6 spd standard, 2 dr h/b, all options. Black.

75K. $9000/firm 604-538-9257.

(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint.

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

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

Please note that this position is being advertised outside the Company, at this time, as well.

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

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS

Welcome Home !

3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour

Low Cost. Same Day. Licensed.

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

The successful candidate(s) will be working in a high pressure, high volume atmosphere with critical time frames and must be available to work morning shifts.

A current forklift operator certificate is an asset. Interested candidates should forward a resume and cover letter to: Careers@vankam.com Or Fax 604-587-9889

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TRANSPORTATION

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

Running this ad for 10yrs

ELECTRICAL

TOWNHOUSES

COQUITLAM

www.paintspecial.com

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

WAREHOUSE

Cross Dock Worker

752

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

604.540-2028 or 778.714-7815

604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley

PAINT SPECIAL

RENTALS

APARTMENT/CONDO

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 - 720 - 2009

Call: Rick (604) 202-5184

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706

Burnaby NELSON PLACE TOWNHOMES 2701 – 2755 Bainbridge Ave.

~We accept Visa & Mastercard~

CONCRETE & PLACING

RENTALS

SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE

(Surrey Terminal)

Seize this opportunity to work for one of Western Canada’s largest regional freight carriers.

For more information, call Derek, at 604-587-9818 or 604-968-7149 Interested candidates should attach an updated resume and cover letter to: careers@vankam.com or fax: 604-587-9889

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Licensed - Bonded - Fully Equip.

Residential Commercial, 1-3 Men BIG OR SMALL MOVES Start $45/hr ~ All size trucks Free estimate/Senior Discount www.miraclemoving.ca

604-531-5935

Commercial Transport Journeyman Mechanic

Applicants should have an inspectors ticket, a minimum of 2 years of related experience, a positive attitude and able to work in a team environment. Experience in a freight fleet environment would be preferred as this is a busy facility providing service to a large fleet of Company Owned Trucks and Trailers.

MOVING & STORAGE

MIRACLE MOVING

Placing & Finishing * Forming * Site Prep, old concrete removal * Excavation & Reinforcing * Re-Re Specialists 34 Years Exp. Free Estimates. coastalconcrete.ca

Van-Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility.

Van-Kam Freightways Ltd. requires two (2) full-time Commercial Transport Journeyman Mechanics to work out of our Surrey Terminal located at 10155 Grace Road. One (1) position is an afternoon shift starting at 3:30PM and working until midnight and the other position (1) has an 11:30PM start working until 8:00AM.

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

We have an opening for a Rates & Audit Clerk in our Pricing department. This position will conduct rate audits of existing billings and prepare online and telephone rates/quotes for customers.

Food Manufacturing company located in Burnaby, BC Canada, is seeking experienced sales person.

lucy@indianlife.com

COMPUTER SERVICES

RATES & AUDIT CLERK

SALES

If interested, please send your resume with a cover letter by e-mail to:

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

WORKING with Seniors, Families and Professionals in the comfort of home or office, we provide computer/tablet/mobile phone advice, training and setup assistance. Start using technology today and call or email iTech Trainer to schedule an appointment. (604)447-6822 or info@iTechTrainer.com

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Van-Kam thanks you for your interest, however only those being considered will be contacted.

Will be responsible in maintaining relationships with existing customer base as well as forging new relationships to grow revenue. Able to travel within Canada and USA for Trade Shows.

Successful candidate must be self motivated, have excellent customer skills. Must have own vehicle.

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

PATRICK’S RUBBISH REMOVAL *Landscape *Trimming *Yard Clean *Const. Clean. *ANYTHING!!!

1 Ton Truck. Call Patrick for Prompt Quality Service @ 604-808-1652.

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

EXTRA

REAL ESTATE

CHEAP

LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE

RUBBISH REMOVAL Almost for free!

604-537-4140

(778)997-5757

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

On August 1, 2014, at the intersection of Griffiths Drive and Edmonds Street, Burnaby, B.C., Peace Officer(s) of the Burnaby RCMP seized, at the time indicated, the subject property, described as: $1,463.65 CAD, a black iPhone and a white iPhone, all on or about 15:31 Hours; two Blackberry cell phones and one Samsung cell phone, all on or about 15:32 Hours; and a 2007 Honda Civic, BCLP: 607XTT, VIN: JHMFA362X7S800559, on or about 16:44 Hours.

The subject property was seized because there was evidence that the subject property had been used in/ obtained by the commission of an offence (or offences) under section 5(2) (Possession for purpose of trafficking) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act of Canada (CDSA) and was therefore offencerelated property pursuant to section 11 (Search, seizure and detention) of the CDSA. Notice is hereby given that the

subject property, CFO file Number: 2014-2374, is subject to forfeiture under Part 3.1 of the CFA and will be forfeited to the Government for disposal by the Director of Civil Forfeiture unless a notice of dispute is filed with the Director within the time period set out in this notice.

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

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

In the Matter of Part 3.1 (Administrative Forfeiture) of the Civil Forfeiture Act [SBC 2005, C. 29] the CFA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT: On January 21, 2011, at the 200 block of Hospital Street and at 315 Knox Street, in New Westminster, B.C., Peace Officer(s) of the Vancouver Police Department seized, at the time and location indicated, the subject property, described as: $204.40 CAD, on or about 15:15 Hours (Hospital Street), and $4,405 CAD, on or about 17:18 Hours (315 Knox Street).

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

Notice is hereby given that the subject property, CFO file Number: 2014-2392, is subject to forfeiture under Part 3.1 of the CFA and will be forfeited to

the Government for disposal by the Director of Civil Forfeiture unless a notice of dispute is filed with the Director within the time period set out in this notice.

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

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

A28 NewsLeader Friday, October 10, 2014

New Westminster Teachers would like to thank everyone who supported us during our job action. We would especially like to thank: The New Westminster School District 40

Greens & Beans Deli

Our CUPE 409 colleagues

UNIFOR

Community Savings Credit Union

Boston Pizza

Canadian Union of Postal Workers‒Local 740

Fresh Slice Pizza

United Food Workers‒Local 1518

Living Bodies Studio

Public Service Alliance of Canada

Global Beauty Salon

New Westminster Retired Teachers Association Tennis XL Oliver Twist Pub

Judy Darcy, MLA

Peter Julian, Member of Parliament And the many individuals who helped us privately

And to all the parents, students & community members who honked, waved & visited us on the picket lines.

Your support was very much appreciated.

We are glad to be back!