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A new arena, and arts centre?

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dianne mcleod and lisa langlet are ready to celebrate a steampunk halloween at burnaby Village museum. the Victorian industrial era is one of the themes for this year’s haunted Village which runs from Oct. 23-26, from 6 to 9 p.m. For more information, including admission rates, go to www.burnabyvillagemuseum.ca

Holdom property tied up in legal battle Prospective buyer claims owner reneged on sale, owner alleges fraud Wanda chow

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At 4.5 acres, the property where Revs Bowling Centre sits beside Holdom SkyTrain station would appear to be ripe for redevelopment.

But don’t count on new highrises going up anytime soon. For almost two years it’s been caught in a legal tug-of-war between the owner and a

prospective buyer.

Holdings (Canada) Ltd., led by The owner claims the fact Xiao Dong (Allen) Liu, filed a the land could lawsuit against be rezoned for Brentwood Lanes higher density Canada Ltd., which YouYi Group Holdings redevelopment than the allegations are ‘wholly owns the Burnaby he realized was kept unfounded and a bad faith bowling centre from him and that attempt...to avoid their obli- property, as well gations under the contracts.’ as others in Maple other wrongdoings took place, so he Ridge and Ontario. refused to go through with the sales YouYi’s statement of claim contract. outlined the transaction in which The buyer denies the allegations. offshoots of its company agreed to In December 2012, YouYi Group buy the property at 5502 Lougheed

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Since then, YouYi says, it has retained an architectural firm to prepare a concept for a three-tower development and commissioned engineering reports to ensure the plan is feasible.

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A new performing arts centre in Metrotown, an arena in Edmonds, and new Brentwood and Cameron community centres.

Such projects are among the new priorities and changes being proposed for Burnaby’s community benefit bonus policy, which council was to consider on Monday.

Since the policy’s inception in 1997, Burnaby has received more than $154 million in cash and community amenities in exchange for city hall allowing additional density to be built on specific development sites, said a city staff report.

When an amenity, such as non-profit office space, a seniors centre or childcare facility, for example, can’t be accommodated within a development project, the developer gives the city a cash contribution instead.

Until now, that money has been deposited in accounts to be used on future amenities within the same town centre as the development it came from. please see Ice AreNA eYeD fOr eDMONDS, A4

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It says it also met with planners and other staff at Burnaby city hall to identify city rezoning requirements and began negotiations with a “highly reputable development company” to partner in a joint venture for the property’s development.

YouYi says it has made “significant progress in the rezoning process” and its efforts have increased the value of the property.

The first YouYi heard that Brentwood Lanes would not close the deal was through a letter from their lawyer on Dec. 4, 2012. “The purported reason for their decision … was alleged wrongdoing on behalf of YouYi, including the taking of secret commissions and fraud,” said the statement of claim.

The allegations are “wholly unfounded and a bad faith attempt by the defendants to avoid their obligations under the contracts.”

It wants the courts to force Brentwood Lanes to go through with the sale.

But in its response, Brentwood Lanes says the deal was off because of the buyer’s “inability to complete the purchase” and “fraudulent conduct.”

Brentwood Lanes owner Jeong Lee was approached by insurance agent Neil Wong in April 2011 with a proposal that he and his associates—realtor Kevin Hien, and businessmen Gary Chow and Stanley Chow—would find overseas buyers in China for the Burnaby, Maple Ridge and Ontario properties.

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The future of the site occupied by Revs Bowling Centre, located next to Holdom SkyTrain station, is up in the air as the owner and wouldbe buyer are embroiled in a legal battle.

Ridge properties but not the Ontario ones.

At least as early as July 11 of that year, unknown to Lee, the others involved knew that the Burnaby land could be rezoned to RM5s, with potential higher density than the RM5 he was aware was possible, said the response.

Lee relied on Hien’s advice, and the realtor said he would act solely for Lee, the document states. The offer was received from YouYi’s Liu, “who Hien represented to Lee to be an experienced real estate developer with wealthy business partners in China.” Hien also advised Lee that $32 million for both the Burnaby and Maple Ridge properties was above fair market value.

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the offer, Lee agreed to sign fake contracts stating the Burnaby property alone was sold for $38.8 million and not the actual $28.8 million. Hien advised Lee that Liu wanted to use them to show investors in China his success in negotiating a reduced price.

Instead, Liu used it to try to flip the property for more money to other developers or buyers, said Lee’s response. Around September 2012, Liu showed the false contract to a developer and offered to sell his interest in the land for $40 million.

Lee’s response also alleges he was convinced to sign commission-splitting and referral-fee agreements to Hien and the others, even though the others were ineligible due to their not being licenced realtors in B.C. He alleges Hien convinced him to sign documents that, unbeknownst to Lee, were to misrepresent the rental income of the property to help YouYi get financing for the purchase. Lee also agreed to help finance YouYi’s purchase.

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participate in a case of mortgage fraud, in which he was asked to confirm that YouYi had paid him $8 million more as a deposit than it had, to help it secure financing.

Lee makes other allegations including claims of a secret bribe and that Hien acted in collusion with Liu. None of the allegations has yet been proven in court.

Through the fact the buyers did not have the financial ability to complete the purchase, and by asking Lee to participate in the mortgage fraud, “the plaintiffs have repudiated the contracts.”

Lee first began to doubt Hien’s advice he was getting well above fair market value in December 2011, when another realtor brought him an offer to buy the

Lougheed property for $28 million.

Lee sought an appraisal of the land in January 2012, which informed him of the RM5s zoning eligibility and pegged its value at $38 million.

When he brought it up with Hien, the realtor said Liu had no plans to take advantage of the RM5s zoning and would only rezone it to RM5, even drafting documents with YouYi agreeing to that.

“At all material times, Hien was aware that Liu had no intention to comply with the rezoning covenant and that Liu had explored with the City of Burnaby the rezoning of the Brentwood property to RM5s,” the response states.

Brentwood Lanes has filed a counterclaim against YouYi, its offshoots, Liu, Hien and others seeking to have the sales contract cancelled, in addition to damages and costs.

The case continues to wend its way through the courts.

YouYi had a certificate of pending litigation (CPL) registered on the land title.

A lower court cancelled it at Brentwood Lanes’ request. Just last week, the B.C. Court of Appeal slapped it back on until a final decision can be made following a trial.

According to the most recent court judgement by BC Appeal Court Justice Mary Newbury, Lee has retained a new real estate agent who says the CPL is preventing him from finding a new buyer for the Burnaby property.

Meanwhile, the bowling continues at Revs. twitter.com/WandaChow

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The planning department is now proposing it could be used on amenities located anywhere within that quadrant of the city.

The proposed policy change would also allow the funds to be used on amenities within Burnaby’s civic centre area, which includes city hall, Deer Lake Park, and Burnaby Lake Sports Complex, to serve all Burnaby citizens.

And the change would add a priority amenity program, which sets out a wish list of significant amenities that council wants to see built with the developer contributions.

In Metrotown Town Centre, or the southwest quadrant, that priority is a new performance and event centre.

“The facility would be capable of hosting installations, performances and significant gatherings, and would be intended to be a local community and civic-oriented centre that is highly accessible to citizens in Metrotown and Burnaby as a whole,” said the report.

While the location will be determined by opportunities coming out of new development

in the area, ideally it would be in the area of Kingsway and Willingdon Avenue, it said.

In Brentwood Town Centre, or the northwest quadrant, a new Brentwood community centre is at the top of the priority list.

As reported in the NewsLeader, the city and mall owner Shape Properties is looking into the feasibility of building such a facility as part of the Brentwood mall redevelopment.

The report said the ideal location would be along Willingdon, near Halifax Street, within the podium of a mixeduse development.

Also a priority for the northwest quadrant is a new linear park along Willingdon that would connect the Heights and Brentwood neighbourhoods, providing access to amenities, services and recreational facilities for residents of both areas.

The land for the park, which would likely include pedestrian and cycling paths, is already available, having been acquired over time by the city, originally for road and utility purposes, the report said.

For Edmonds Town Centre, or the southeast quadrant, a new Edmonds ice arena has been identified as a priority.

It would be the first such facility in South Burnaby.

And in Lougheed Town Centre, or the northeast quadrant, the priority project will be replacement of Cameron Recreation Centre, including a pool and a replacement of Cameron library branch.

With planning work underway for the redevelopment of the Lougheed mall site, several options are being considered for the amenities, including where they should be located and whether they should be together in the same building as they are now.

The area currently doesn’t have a pool, and the new rec complex and library would likely be larger than they are today.

The plan would continue the existing policy of designating 20 per cent of those cash contributions into a city-wide housing fund for affordable and/or special needs housing projects. twitter.com/WandaChow

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The former Burnaby home care nurse has travelled to 110 countries. She’s walked on the Great Wall of China, parasailed in Hawaii, climbed to Annapurna base camp in Nepal, flown in a hot air balloon in Australia, and experienced sunrise on the Ganges River in Varanasi, India.

And McGowan, 66, has done it all in a wheelchair.

A few years after McGowan was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 1983, she realized the progressive nerve disease would soon cost her the ability to walk. So she booked a trip to Beijing to fulfill her lifelong dream to walk on China’s Great Wall. After she left the travel agent, she bought her first wheelchair.

McGowan had never travelled internationally before. By the time she got to Beijing her mobility had further deteriorated. But with the help of a cane and a lot of determination, she did take a walk on the Great Wall’s ancient bricks.

The experience triggered a wanderlust that had been foretold in McGowan’s old high school yearbook, which declared her the most likely to travel the world.

“Once I’d travelled that first trip, I had the feeling I could do it again,” said McGowan.

In fact, McGowan’s averaged one or two major international excursions every year since.

Often she travelled alone. But as her physical abilities deteriorated, she started bringing along a companion.

McGowan’s trips aren’t packaged tours with five-star accommodation and guides to program her every waking moment. Sometimes she buys a plane ticket and figures the rest of her trip out when she reaches her destination. She stays in hostels. Lonely Planet’s travel guides are her bible.

McGowan said the key to seeing the world despite her physical limitations is overcoming the fear to ask for help.

“You have to be a little bit crazy, a little bit gutsy,” she said. “You have to not be vulnerable.”

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The federal Conservatives deserve credit for recognizing that childhood fitness is an issue and that sports activities are expensive.

But let’s face it, the doubling of the tax credit for kids under 16 from $500 to $1,000 is just a drop in the bucket when it comes to getting kids active and fit.

Now, parents can get back up to 15% of their children’s registration or membership fees at tax time but it’s really just a gesture and an acknowledgement that the original $500 tax credit was far too low.

What sweetens the pot slightly is that the maximum credit actually works as a refund of $150, meaning that families whose incomes are too low to benefit will get some help, although they have to spend a lot to benefit a little.

Cynics will argue that the Tories are just buying votes — with voters’ own money — in advance of a federal election a year from now. But people’s memories aren’t that long and the refund or tax credit isn’t worth that much.

What would make a difference would be a national fitness strategy to encourage families to make health and fitness a priority. Currently, this is left up to the cities to do, with some encouragement from provincial or regional health authorities, and other non-profit agencies.

What’s missing is a culture of active living because everybody is so strapped for time, people drive everywhere and sitting in front of a screen all day is seen as the most-productive way of getting things done.

Could a pan-national strategy address more issues over a long time-frame? Absolutely, and it’s not just kids who could benefit from incentives to employers and agencies to get everyone moving and being healthy.

Canada needs more direct action to raise Canadians’ fitness IQ, and the federal government should be a leader in this.

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One last holdup on railway tracks VICTORIA – “Hands up.”

That famous command is attributed to Bill Miner, an American career criminal who is also credited with B.C.’s first train robbery, at Silverdale on the Mission border in 1910.

A more genteel, and of course perfectly legal, trackside transfer of wealth is underway in the B.C. legislature. It’s called the Canadian Pacific Railway (Stone and Timber) Settlement Act, and it provides for taxpayers to hand over $19 million to CP Rail to settle a lawsuit over historic logging, rock and gravel rights given to B.C.’s pioneering railway builders.

Students of B.C. history will know that while Bill Miner got the headlines, it was the early coal, lumber and railway barons who really made out like bandits.

And CP Rail inherited some of this by 1912 when it took over three early railways that had been granted vast tracts of provincial Crown land.

Deputy Premier Rich Coleman revealed the settlement in the legislature this month. It seems that when CP Rail took over the

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B.C. Southern Railway Company, the Columbia and Kootenay Railway and Navigation Company and the Columbia and Western Railway Company, there were some clerical errors along the way.

“I am pleased that Canadian Pacific Railway and the province have recently reached an agreement regarding the disputed ownership and value of timber and stone rights on 145,000 hectares of Crown land and 68,000 hectares of private land in the Kootenay and Okanagan regions,” Coleman told the legislature.

“The province granted land to three railway companies between 1892 and 1908 to subsidize railway construction. These railway companies reserved timber and stone rights for their own use when they sold the land

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to third parties in the early 1900s.

These reservations were not recognized in many subsequent land transactions, and many of them were not registered in the current land title system.”

These discrepancies came to light in the early 2000s. They involve some 1,600 properties.

And Coleman’s statement suggests that the government has conceded its records are in error, rather than those of the railways.

Given the Wild West ways of B.C.’s early settlement and railway development, it’s not surprising there were some loose ends. For a fascinating look at this period, I recommend Barrie Sanford’s book Steel Rails and Iron Men. Sanford recounts the fateful decision of the CPR to turn north at Medicine Hat and push Canada’s defining railway through the Kicking Horse Pass, leaving the mineral-rich Kootenay region open to competitors for rail freight service.

A key figure of those days is James Dunsmuir, who inherited his family coal fortune and

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served as B.C. premier from 1900 to 1902. He ended up owning a large part of Vancouver Island in exchange for building the Esquimalt and Nanaimo Railway, which he sold to the CPR in 1905, the same year he locked out miners in his coal operations for their push to organize a union.

Dunsmuir’s hard line provided a boost for a rival, James Jerome Hill, who built the Great Northern Railway in the 1890s and later quit the CPR board in a bitter feud. Hill was happy to supply coal from Fernie.

Dunsmuir took a turn as B.C.’s eighth Lieutenant Governor, sold his coal business and retired to his estate, Hatley Castle, which is now part of Royal Roads University.

He is buried at Victoria’s Ross Bay Cemetery. As Halloween approaches, it’s easy to imagine a chuckle from his grave as the railway barons once again rake it in.

Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press.

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Toward an affordable city Re: Vacant homes (Editorial, NewsLeader, Oct. 10) The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) points out that one of the reasons why rentals are so expensive in Canada’s major cities is the overbuilding of condominiums and the lack of new rental housing being built.

In the last decade Burnaby’s stock of housing units has actually dropped while the population has increased by about 15 per cent.

The vacancy rate for Burnaby is under two per cent and it is getting difficult to afford to rent in our city.

This lack of rental stock is the key reason rents in Burnaby are rising so high, and vacant homes add to the problem.

Vacant homes is a central election issue in the city of Vancouver, as there are homes there purchased by either speculators or the rich that sit empty year round.

The problem in Burnaby is that we have no idea how many homes are left vacant by speculators and others who let their property sit idle. A good starting point would be for the city of Burnaby to conduct a study to determine how many vacant homes are in our city.

Once the facts are established we can then see if vacant homes are a factor in Burnaby’s low vacancy rates and the high rental prices that this creates.

This can be a good starting point for an affordable housing strategy in Burnaby.

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theme: “Trusted Leadership.”

How soon are we going to forget the report on CTV News barely six months ago, in early May, of currently serving Coun. Richard Chang, a regular casino patron, being investigated for suspicious activities in the passing of $100,000 in chips? This “Trusted Leader” is still serving on our council and influencing the disposition of millions of dollars of taxpayer funds on a daily basis.

Mr. Chang apparently sees nothing wrong with his activities, in spite of chip passing being banned by BCLC, which administers casinos.

So he refused to resign from council.

Mayor Corrigan, when confronted with the issue, refused to talk about it.

Mr. Chang is not running for re-election, but I am sure he is being replaced by an equally “trustworthy” candidate in Mayor Corrigan’s lineup.

Thomas Hasek Burnaby

WHY AREN’T WE DOING IT HERE? The province’s Pharmacare budget is about $1.1 billion.

It would have been more by year end if the cost of generic drugs had not been capped this past April at 20 per cent of the price of the brand name drugs.

On the other hand, it could have been much less if B.C. had followed the lead of countries like New Zealand.

There, the government requires pharmaceutical companies to bid on the exclusive right to supply generic drugs to the national health service. The result? New Zealanders pay a great deal less for generics. Other countries, including the U.S. and the U.K., use the tender system as well with equal success in keeping drug costs down.

I asked the question in a December 2012 letter to the editor and I ask it again: Why aren’t we doing the same?

Bill Brassington Burnaby

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Delta cop charged in fatal shooting A Delta police officer has been charged criminally for shooting a man outside the Starlight Casino in New Westminster two years ago.

According to Delta police, Const. Jordan MacWilliams appeared in New Westminster court Monday charged with the second degree murder of Mehrdad Bayrami, 48, of Richmond.

On Nov. 8, 2012, Bayrami was shot in the abdomen following a five-hour standoff with the regional emergency response team which included MacWilliams near the casino parking lot.

Bayrami was taken to Royal Columbian Hospital where he died 10 days later.

Police were called about 6 a.m. that day after receiving reports of shots being fired. Morning rush hour traffic in Queensborough was snarled because of the incident with the Queensbourgh Bridge being closed in both directions.

MacWilliams was released on bail with terms and conditions.

He is next scheduled court appearance is Dec. 18 in New Westminster. newsroom@burnabynewsleader.com

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When she wanted to climb high up into the Himalayan mountains in Nepal, she found a guide who would carry her in a basket on his back. The locals were astonished; they’d seen plenty of sick and elderly people transported down the mountain paths that way, but they’d never seen someone carried up the mountain on a Sherpa’s back.

To get down the 110 concrete steps to reach the Ganges River at Varanasi, McGowan reached into the stash of local currency she always keeps in her pockets to hire some students who were hanging out on the steps to lift her to the riverbank.

A tip, a smile and sign language go a long way, said McGowan.

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work,” she said.

Her next trip, in November, will take her to South Africa for the first time.

Meantime, she’s releasing a selfpublished book about her travels in a wheelchair on Oct. 26.

McGowan said she hopes her story will motivate others to embrace their dreams as well.

“You have to believe in yourself and your ability,” said McGowan.

“I believe I have a responsibility to educate.”

• McGowan’s book, Travelling the World with MS… In a Wheelchair will be available on amazon.ca and amazon.com starting Dec. 1. The book will be officially launched at the Blusson Spinal Cord Centre in Vancouver on Oct. 26 at 7 p.m. For info go to www.lindamcgowan.ca

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Even as a kid this mantra was present in my psyche.

And while reduce, reuse and recycle continue to be part of our current vocabulary when we think of recycling we also think of blue boxes, Zero Waste Challenges, and food scraps programs to name a few.

How does this relate to the Shadbolt Centre you ask?

To highlight National Waste Reduction Week which falls Oct. 20-26, the Shadbolt Centre will host one of its very popular Art on the Spot events on Saturday, Nov. 1 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Burnaby artist Bill Thomson will lead participants under the persona of Marcel Duchamp, in a free hands-on art activity using recyclables.

Now, you might also be wondering who Marcel Duchamp is.

Duchamp is an iconic 20th-century artist who was famous for his “ready-made” sculptures. “Ready-mades” were found objects which Duchamp chose and presented as art. At the time, the term “ready-made” referred to manufactured goods as opposed to handmade goods.

With sculpture titles such as Bicycle Wheel (1913), Bottle

Marcel Duchamp was an artist who forced people to look at everyday objects differently, even as potential art. His persona will be brought to life by Bill Thomson at Shadbolt.

Rack (1914) and Fountain—a urinal signed with a pseudonym R. Mutt—which shocked the art world in 1917, Duchamp was asking the viewer to question what defines a work of art.

While bottle racks and urinals won’t be available for the Art on the Spot activity, other materials including wood and assorted metal bits will be, for this sculptural ready-made project. This free activity is suitable for ages six and older.

The following Saturday night, Nov. 8, the first of the Lounge Series cabaret performances will take place in the Studio Theatre at 8 p.m. Folk Fabulous

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Tied together in a folk themed concert, performers will join in and jam on each other’s songs, celebrate their diverse styles and recreate the ideal musical party. It should be a great evening of music. For tickets and additional information call the Shadbolt Centre box office at 604-205-3000 or visit shadboltcentre.com.

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Wednesday, October 22, 2014 NewsLeader A11

A tale of two Hastings zones Concerns raised about differences in what can be built on either side of Willingdon Wanda Chow

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Angelo Tsakumis of Epta Properties doesn’t hesitate when asked what he’d do if given the chance for a do-over on a North Burnaby development site.

“I wouldn’t buy it.”

Tsakumis, Epta’s viceEPTA PROPERTIES/CONTRIBUTED president of development, Epta Properties has redesigned its Montage project on Hastings and Gamma, getting said their property on rid of the office space and its unique flatiron design. This, after it spent two years Hastings at Gamma trying unsuccessfully to find tenants for proposed office space, which was encouraged by the area’s zoning. It’s an example of how the zoning on Hastings east of Willingdon Avenue is an example hurts the financial feasibility of new developments, says Epta’s Angelo Tsakumis. of why the area’s zoning needs to be reconsidered. potential tenants. property to another developer The company bought And without tenants, the but because of the zoning the property in 2006 for its developer couldn’t secure restrictions, they had no takers.

Montage project. Tsakumis financing for the project.

“Everyone said, ‘not a chance, said they were encouraged by So Epta went back to council [the office space is] going to be Burnaby’s planning department asking for a rezoning to allow sitting there vacant.’” to buy the triangular shaped them to turn that space into So Epta is forgoing the extra lot next door, then-home market residential. But council floor space offered by the office to a veterinary clinic, and turned them down because it portion and building just the incorporate it into its design. went against the zoning for the residential and commercial In 2008, the zoning for the area. space allowed, and in a more 4500 to 4800-blocks of Hastings Tsakumis said at one point rectangular design.

Please see TALE OF TWO, A12 St., those east of Willingdon they considered selling the Avenue, were rezoned to allow retail commercial.

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The new zone created for the area, C4A, allowed for less floor space to be built compared to what’s permitted in the comparable zoning west of Willingdon.

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It’s a project they could have built years ago, Tsakumis said, “without having bought the next door neighbour and basically without having spent and thrown out the window a million and a half dollars,” in carrying costs, architectural plans and the like.

“I think it’s hindered that eastern portion of [Hastings] from becoming something better than what it is,” he said of the C4A zone.

Tsakumis stressed he believes the impact of the zoning requirements were not intentional on the part of Burnaby city hall. “It’s more of an oversight.”

years. Half of the office space is occupied only because Boffo uses it for its own headquarters.

She said in an interview that one of the challenges is that the area can’t command the higher rents for brand-new office space that are needed to justify the construction costs.

The HMA believes a simple solution would be to allow the same zone on Hastings on either side of Willingdon to eliminate the discrepancy. After all, property owners on both sides already pay taxes based on the higher development potential of the western end.

But while the C8A zoning allowed west of Willingdon permits more floor space than in the C4A, it’s not without its own set of challenges for developers. Kolic said in both cases, the amount of space technically allowed to be built isn’t actually physically possible.

That’s because while it could be accommodated within the height limitation of 52.5 feet in a five-storey building, only four storeys are permitted.

Some recent projects have managed to build essentially four-and-a-half storeys, with a mezzanine level in the back, such as the Vancity branch redevelopment. And Epta is

planning such a work-around in its redevelopment of the former North Burnaby Legion Hall site between Madison and Rosser avenues.

“The reality is if people are buying these units, that means they want to live in this community,” Tsakumis said.

“So let’s let people live here, let’s make it vibrant, let’s make these businesses vibrant, let’s work together.”

‘CHANGE IN THE CULTURE’

Coun. Colleen Jordan, chair of Burnaby’s community development committee, said city staff have been asked to look into the concerns raised in Kolic’s letter.

It’s not unusual for the DEMAND CAN’T KEEP effectiveness of zoning bylaws UP WITH COSTS to be reviewed after they’ve Isabel Kolic, executive been implemented, Jordan said. director of the Heights She noted that Hastings west Merchants Association of Willingdon went through (HMA), recently wrote to public consultation in the Burnaby council expressing 1990s where residents and similar concerns about the businesses said they wanted zoning situation raised by the to keep a village feel in the organization’s members. neighbourhood with nothing In another example of the more than low-rise buildings. lack of demand for new secondIt reflected the desire to keep floor office space, Kolic wrote long-established businesses that Boffo Development’s Firma viable, and prevent them building still has a partly empty being pushed out by massive office floor after more than two redevelopment.

“But east of Willingdon was like a blank slate. We had all these vacant lots, and businesses that weren’t thriving at all.”

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A Burnaby First Coalition candidate believes the issue of homelessness in the city can be solved through greater cooperation with senior governments.

Indeed, Wanda Mulholland of the Burnaby Task Force on Homelessness says that moving forward on addressing the issue “will take the cooperation of all three levels of government working together.”

MARIO BARTEL/NEWSLEADER FILE But it’s not as simple Wanda Mulholland, the community development coordinator for Burnaby’s Task Force as that, says incumbent on Homelessness, with a box of items like toiletries, socks, gloves and toothbrushes Coun. Paul McDonell of that go into special ‘comfort packs’ that are distributed to the city’s homeless. the Burnaby Citizens Association. amidst commercial or Association Coun. Paul During industrial areas. And McDonell, chair of the city’s Homelessness the city would not have social issues committee, there Action Week to give up free land, are several issues at play here. last week, the he said, suggesting it Among them is where would NewsLeader could provide property such a facility be built, who asked on a leased basis or would pay to build and operate candidates from the two main offer tax breaks to whoever can it, and how would the homeless parties in next month’s election put a shelter project together. people get there?

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For Burnaby Citizens Ray Power, a council candidate for Burnaby First, believes the solution is for Burnaby city hall to take a “more cooperative approach” with senior governments.

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A property owner of a house with illegal suites is in hot water with Burnaby city hall which plans to file a notice on a property’s land title to warn potential purchasers.

Last year, the city received a complaint about the construction of an unauthorized suite in the attached garage at 3932 Moscrop St. When city staff inspected the home last December, they

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found there were actually three unauthorized suites built, one in the garage, and two in the basement, said a city staff report.

An unauthorized aluminum cover had also been installed over the rear deck.

The city informed property owner Phuoc H. Vo of what needed to be done to bring the house into compliance with city bylaws.

The safety-related repairs required by the gas inspector were done but none of the necessary building, plumbing and electrical repairs were completed.

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the time required for his tenants to find alternative accommodation and the pending change to City Zoning Bylaw relating to secondary suites in single family dwellings.”

In April, as part of Burnaby’s new secondary suite program, city staff completed an inspection to determine the house’s suite feasibility.

The owner was notified of what upgrades would be needed to keep a secondary suite on the premises.

While in July, city staff were notified the illegal construction was

removed from the garage, no inspections have been arranged to confirm that is the case, and no permits have been obtained for the necessary repair work.

On July 24, city staff learned the property is listed for sale.

The owner and realtor were notified any potential purchasers must be made aware of the outstanding bylaw issues.

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Kitsilano home gets a facelift from Novell Design Build A home from 1928 is renovated from top to bottom to fit the needs of a homeowner with plans to have a family and bring the old home up to date.

By Kerry Vital Old World style and thoughtful details combine in a seriously gorgeous home in Kitsilano, completely renovated by Novell Design Build.

“We are so excited about this house,” says Laurel James, director and principal designer at Novell Design Build. “It truly was crafted; there’s something in every room and it really suits the homeowner. Everywhere you look there’s a surprise.”

The owner purchased the home, originally built in 1928, with the intention to renovate it.

“Multiple renovations over the years compromised the original character of the home,” James says. “The entire house has been re-planned and the roof lifted to accommodate a growing family.”

Lifting the roof changed the top floor attic from a space with no head room to a full upper level with room for sleeping and relaxing.

“We had a strict limit to the amount of square footage we could add to the house, yet we desperately wanted to create a usable upper level,” James says. “We exceeded the code

requirements for thermal ratings on the exterior walls in the lower level, earning a space credit that we dispersed upstairs, along with lifting our mechanical room up into the attic crawl space where it was excluded from our square footage, and maximizing space exemptions for storage and head room clearance on the stairs. All of this allowed us to scrape together enough room for two bedrooms, one with a seating area and desk, a bathroom, laundry and storage upstairs.”

Other highlights include 12-foot ceilings in the kitchen, designer lighting pieces and a custom cast fireplace in the den.

“The powder room is articulated with a dramatic display of calacutta (marble) hex tiles, offset with an antique vanity, restored lighting fixtures and un-lacquered brass fittings throughout,” says James. “It’s really dramatic.”

The renovations incorporate the homeowner’s art and antique collection, which was an important feature for him.

“An Old World feel, eclectic mix of classic styles and thoughtful detailing bring character and lift back to this early century home,” James says.

Another stunning feature of the home is the capability for indoor and outdoor living.

“A massive folding operable wall as wide as the kitchen facilitates a true connection to the outdoors,” James says. This allows the homeowner to live and dine inside or outside.

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“The closets in the bedroom were really inspired,” James says. “We were able to turn his thoughts into reality with unique closets with French doors on the front. It’s really the right feel for the home, and creates visual interest with Hampton-esque closet built-ins.”

As with the square footage considerations, renovating this older home was not without its challenges.

“Bringing the structure and energy performance of a 1928 house up to, and beyond, current codes was a challenge,” says James. “We managed to do it with thoughtful restructuring strategies that both allowed us to keep the original foundations and facilitate an open floor plan – along with using new technologies in spray foam insulation and air tightness. To do this, we had to carefully manage the budget together with the owner to allow for these upgrades to the infrastructure; what you don’t see behind the walls.”

The renovations took just under a year, but the homeowner is extremely happy with the finished product.

“He is so thrilled with the home and how it turned out,” James says. “Any renovation of this scope is a big risk; you have to trust the people you work with. He’s thankful he took those risks.”

For more information about Novell Design Build and their projects, visit www.novelldesignbuild.com or call 604-876-0339 for an appointment at their office at 3031177 West Broadway in Vancouver. They can also be found on Twitter at @novelldb.

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Wednesday, October 22, 2014 NewsLeader A17

Controlling the chaos of home technology Organizing all your media technology prevents clutter and ensures everything works as it’s supposed to.

By Kerry Vital No one likes a cluttered home. That’s particularly true when it comes to technology.

“It’s no longer necessary to have a stack of components beside your TV,” says Lee Rente of Encore Security and Automation, citing examples of components as DVD players, gaming systems, media servers such as an AppleTV, or a digital cable box. “A racking system will allow you to keep everything organized in one space and allow you to access multiple sources from each TV in your home.”

In order to facilitate this, it is recommended to include some degree of home automation, as it will streamline the process and ensure everything works as it should.

“A home automation system will be able to tell when something is doing what it’s supposed to do, while a plain remote that you get with your TV won’t have that functionality,” Rente says.

“With the advent of streaming media, most people will never have to access their components.”

However, he recommends using a racking system that will give you access to the back of said system if necessary, to ease in troubleshooting. Most racking systems are modular and include shelving to place your DVD players and other assorted components, as well as built-in wire management to keep

every cord neat and secure. Many racks will also have built-in fans to keep the components cool, which will ensure a longer lifespan for your technology, and surge protectors to prevent damage from power surges.

“You can also get accessories such as glass doors to make it fit in better with your existing decor, instead of only purely functional,” says Rente.

Media racks can be placed nearly anywhere.

“Don’t be afraid to relocate your systems to nearby closets to achieve that clean look of just having a TV on the wall,” Rente says. Another option is in a media room itself through built-in cabinetry.

One advantage of centralizing your technology is that a single rack can be used for multiple rooms and multiple televisions.

“You can purchase a device that will split a single DVD player or media server across a number of televisions,” says Rente. “This will allow you to access multiple sources from each television, and the ability to access the same source from multiple TVs. So, you can watch the same television show on two different TVs, for example.”

This type of system works well for man caves or recreation rooms that have multiple televisions, as they allow you to play the big game across all of the TVs, or have different sports playing at the same time on multiple screens.

Keeping all of your media components in one place is not only convenient, but also better aesthetically as you will no longer have to pile your DVD player, media server and cable box underneath your television.

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Wednesday, October 22, 2014 NewsLeader A19

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By Kerry Vital For style expert Jennifer Scott of A Good Chick To Know, style is about more than homes or clothing. In fact, it’s a combination of both for the designer who started off working purely in fashion.

“I kind of organically ended up doing this,” Scott says. “I have a Bachelor of Design (degree) from Ryerson University in Toronto, and worked in fashion as a stylist. I found that many of the principles of design transfer over to interiors, and started doing a lot more of that kind of design work.”

In 2011, her design won second place in the BC’s Best Young Designer competition.

Scott started A Good Chick To Know four years ago, and continues to assist clients with many aspects of their lives. She offers interior design services as well as wardrobe styling, and notes that the principle of “something old, something new” works well for both facets of the design industry.

As for where the name came from, Scott Jennifer Scott of A Good Chick To Know is enjoying the return laughs and says that she has always had the to neutral whites and off-whites in her own home, and urges name in the back of her head. people to consider different textiles and textures.

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This business is perfect for the name!” she says.

Cozy blankets and other textiles are all As fall and winter begins, many people look great for the colder months. at updating their homes and their wardrobe; Scott has a few “You want the look to be soft and cuddly,” tips. she says.

“Most people think of changing colours when it comes to When it comes to fashion, Scott tells fall, but I think you need to look at what’s been popular this people to look for interesting patterns. year,” she says. “Nice neutral whites and off-whites have been “There’s not one big ‘it’ colour, so a tonein style along with nudes, and I think this will stay through the on-tone pattern will add a lot of interest,” she winter.” says. “I’m also really loving all the metals.

Instead, she urges people to look at different textures.

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By Kerry Vital Living in the Lower Mainland means living in the one of the most beautiful cities in the world. It also means living in one with plenty of options for housing types, from large single-family residences to small condominiums. Decorating a large space has its challenges, but decorating a small space can sometimes be even more complicated.

Designing for smaller spaces starts with some multi-tasking.

“Good design enhances how the occupants really live,” says Laura Anderson of Resource Furniture. “Multi-functional pieces that transform can make one space do the work of two, or three, or four.”

Among the options are tables, beds, storage solutions and desks, just to name a few.

One of the biggest challenges involved in living in a small space is keeping on top of clutter.

“Editing possessions is a critical first step,” says Anderson. “Dedicating enough closed storage for the items you can’t do without is next.”

While it might be tempting to go for an inexpensive option, Anderson warns against that.

“Look for quality,” Anderson says. “There is nothing environmentally friendly about purchasing an item that must be thrown away and replaced.”

Moving beyond furniture, there are simple decor tricks that can make your home feel larger. Everyone has heard of the adage that black makes something look smaller while white makes something look larger. While this is often true, it’s not a hard-and-fast rule.

In fact, dark colours can make your home feel cozy and inviting, which can be more important than making a room feel larger.

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A great space-saving idea is to purchase furniture with a dual purpose, such as this coffee table, above, that can grow into a dining table, left.

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home feel larger. Matching your draperies to the walls will avoid contrast, which will keep the walls looking seamless.

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Lower loonie good for B.C. business Jeff Nagel Black Press

The falling Canadian dollar may bring a merrier Christmas for local merchants and other small businesses by spurring B.C.’s legions of avid crossborder shoppers to instead spend their money at home.

Over the last two years the loonie has slid from $1.02 U.S. to around 88 cents and the decline has been close to 10 per cent from one year ago, when the Canadian dollar stood at 97 cents to the greenback.

“With the Canadian dollar being rock bottom it certainly makes any kind of retail prices in Vancouver look relatively more attractive,” SFU marketing professor Lindsay Meredith said. “A 12 per cent spread is a big number.

That should certainly work in favour of the Canadian retailers.”

Canadian governments will also benefit by collecting more in sales tax, but Meredith said consumers will be the losers – whether they opt to pay the generally higher retail and wholesale markups in Canada or the higher exchange rate on their purchases in the U.S. But he noted consumers should have a bit more money left in their pockets to spend this holiday season as a result of cheaper gasoline in the wake of the global drop in oil prices.

B.C.’s economy will also benefit in other ways from the lower dollar.

Besides making American imports more costly against Canadian products, B.C.-based exporters will benefit – particularly the forest industry.

“That can lead to more employment and more money to spend

in retail,” Meredith said.

Then there are the tourism operators, who struggled to get Americans to come north when the loonie was riding high and their money didn’t go as far.

B.C. is now a bargain destination from the U.S. point of view.

“Operations like Whistler Blackcomb are loving this,” Meredith said. “And it’s perfect timing for the ski season.”

Even the panic over Ebola may actually be good news for Main Street B.C. if some winter vacationers decide it’s getting riskier to fly.

The deadly virus is likely to crimp demand for flights not just to Africa but also to Europe and prime snowbird destinations in the southern U.S., Meredith said.

“If that money stays home it’s more likely to be spent here.”

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SFU Clan ball carrier Cole Tudor is caught by South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Hardrockers defensive back Josh Thomas in the first half of their NCAA Division II football game, Saturday at Swangard Stadium. The Clan scored 33 unanswered points in the second half to come back for a 53-31 win.

Clan knock off Hardrockers The Simon Fraser University Clan scored 33 answered points to defeat the South Dakota School of Mines Hardrockers 53-31 at Swangard Stadium on Saturday.

SFU trailed 31-26 at halftime but the defence shutout the visitors the rest of the way.

Quarterback Ryan Stanford connected on 28 of 36 passes for 372 yards and four touchdowns.

Justin Buren was the top receiver with nine catches for 123 yards and two TDs. Lemar Durant caught the other two touchdown passes.

Justin Herdman led the defence with 15 tackles and two sacks. He also forced and recovered a fumble.

With the win, the Clan are 2-1 in Great Northwest Athletic Conference play and 2-5 overall. They are in Monmouth, Ore., this Saturday to play the Western Oregon Wolves.

Buis into Delta Hall Long-time Burnaby firefighter Jamie Buis has been inducted into the Delta Sports Hall of Fame.

Buis was an offensive lineman with the B.C. Lions from 1983 to 1989 playing in more than 100 CFL regular season games. During that stretch the Lions won the Grey Cup in 1985 and made it to the final in 1983.

During his career at SFU, from 1979 to 1982, Buis was named an NAIA all-American, one of only six Clan to receive the honour. In his senior year Buis also played basketball for the Clan.

Knights crush Owls The St. Thomas More Knights closed in on AAA high school football playoff spot with a resounding victory at the Apple Bowl last Friday.

The Knights blistered the hometown Kelowna Owls 41-6 to improve their Eastern Conference record to 4-1, behind only top-ranked Terry Fox Ravens (5-0) of Port Coquitlam.

STM led 22-0 at the end of the first quarter, including an 84-yard touchdown toss from Terrell Jana to J.J. Deslauriers on the game’s fourth play. Jana had 117 passing yards and rushed for 53 yards. He also scored a TD along the ground. Shane Noel had 87 yards rushing and a major. Massimo Pozzolo also scored a rushing touchdown. Demarius Henderson caught a 33-yard TD toss from backup QB Liam Feenan.

Matt Duda returned an interception 37 yards for a touchdown and Kieran Janes scored on a fumble recovery. Ben Steele had six tackles and two sacks. Spencer Moore had seven tackles.

The Knights will be in Abbotsford on Friday to take on the W.J. Mouat Hawks (1-3) before finishing their regular season schedule in Surrey against the Lord Tweedsmuir Panthers (3-1).

BMLA top box association The Burnaby Minor Lacrosse Association was named B.C. box lacrosse association of the year at the B.C. Lacrosse Association at its annual general meeting in Whistler on the weekend.

Burnaby’s Ed Moffatt was named field lacrosse referee of the year while Rusty Mills was a recipient of a BCLA Presidents Award.

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New West Doc Fest: Fourth annual documentary festival.

When: Oct. 22-24. Where: Landmark Cinemas, New Westminster. Info: www. newwestdocfest.ca.

Canadian Citizenship Preparation: Presented by MOSAIC, a multilingual nonprofit organization addressing settlement issues affecting immigrants and refugees.

When: Oct. 27 and 29, 5:30– 8:30 p.m. Where: Bob Prittie M e t ro t ow n L i b ra ry, 6 1 0 0 Willingdon Ave., Burnaby. Info: Mustafa, 604-254 -9626 ext. 265.

Burnaby Storytelling Circle: Celebrate Halloween with “A Host of Ghost” tales that will scare you and give you shivers. For adults and teens.

No registration required. When: Sunday, Oct. 26, 3-4:30 p.m.

Where: Bob Prittie Metrotown library branch, 6100 Willingdon Ave., Burnaby. Info: http://bpl. bc.ca/events/oral-storytellingcircle-0

Graveyard of the Pacific: B.C. historian, adventure guide, and award-winning author Anthony Dalton tells the exciting and tragic tales of countless shipwrecks scattered over the rocks and sea bed of BC’s coastal waters.

When: Thursday, Oct 23, 7-8 p.m. Where: McGill branch library, 4595 Albert St., Burnaby. Info: 604-299-8955.

APAC’s 37th Annual Photographic Seminar: Photo Seminar featuring internationally acclaimed National Geographic photographer, Frans Lanting will introduce participants to different ways to interpret the natural world with a camera. He will share his unique approach to photography which applies innovations to the traditions of visual storytelling. W h e n : Saturday, Oct. 25. Where: Michael J Fox Theatre, 7373 MacPherson Ave., Burnaby. Info and to register: www.apac. bc.ca.

Antonia Hirsch: Negative Space: An exhibition of new work by the Berlin-based artist, writer and editor that investigates the interrelation of inner and outer worlds. When: Until Dec. 13. Where: SFU Gallery, Academic Quadrangle 3004, 8888 University Drive, Burnaby. Info: www. sfugalleries.ca, 778-7824266 or sfugallery@sfu. ca.

Ben Frey: The Burnaby Art Gallery presents an exhibition

by Ben Frey. He produces meticulous illustrations and paintings on paper that draw from literary and fantasy sources, with diverse origins of inspiration such as traditional western tattoo design, children’s books, political and cartoon imagery. When: Until Dec. 7.

Where: Bob Prittie Metrotown l i b ra ry, 6 1 0 0 Wi l l i n g d o n Ave., Burnaby. Info: www. burnabyartgallery.ca.

Job Fair for People with Disabilities: A job fair exclusively for job seekers living with a disability. It will feature employers committed to a representative workforce, as well as service providers.

When: Thursday, Oct. 23, 12:303:30 p.m. Where: Firefighters Banquet & Conference Centre, Metrotown Complex, 6515 Bonsor St., Burnaby. Info and to register: Neil Squire Society, 604-437-9363 or info@neilsquire. ca.

Vivienne Kubik: Burnaby Art Gallery presents works

by Vivienne Kubik from the Malaspina Printshop Archive of the City of Burnaby Permanent Art Collection. It features a selection of prints in a variety of mediums she created at the Malaspina Printshop between 1979 and 1982. When: Until Dec. 8. Where: McGill library branch, 4595 Albert St., Burnaby. Info: www.burnabyartgallery.ca

Music Night with Blackthorn: There is an open mic session before the intermission. (Preregister for the open mic session by contacting the church.) There will be free refreshments at the intermission and Blackthorn will play Celtic music afterwards. All ages welcome. When: Thursday, Oct. 23, 7 p.m. Where: All Saints Anglican Church, 7405 Royal Oak Ave., Burnaby. Tickets: $15. Info: Church office 604433-0815 (attention Mildred) or allsaintsburnaby@gmail.com.

Petrifying Pooch Party: Dogs are invited to show off their costumes in the 4th Annual Petrifying Pooch Party, a free community event featuring a pet costume contest with prizes, and photos to be posted on the Mutt & Moggy Facebook page. When: Saturday, Oct. 25, 12-4 p.m. Where: Mutt & Moggy, Unit #101 – 7655 Edmonds St., Burnaby. Info: http://www. facebook.com/muttandmoggy.

Your Voice Matters: Advocacy Tips for Family Caregivers, Alzheimer Society of B.C. workshop. Pre-registration required. When: Thursday, Oct. 23, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Where: Century House, 620-8th St., New Westminster. Info or to register: Lori Kelly or Kimberly M c Ke rch e r, 6 0 4 - 2 9 8 - 0 7 8 0 , kmckercher@alzheimerbc.org, lkelly@alzheimerbc.org.

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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.

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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.

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The Agassiz Harrison Observer, a once a week, award winning community newspaper has an immediate opening for an editor/reporter.

Reporting to the publisher, the editor/reporter will be instrumental in guiding the overall strategic direction of the Agassiz Harrison Observer. The successful candidate will possess above average leadership skills, will be a strong communicator, pay attention to detail and can work under pressure in a deadline driven environment.

This person will have the ability to perform editorial tasks and contribute to the editorial content both in print and online. Strong design skills with knowledge of InDesign, Photoshop and iMovie are an asset.

The editor will have a passion for, and is comfortable with, all aspects of multimedia journalism including diverse writing capabilities and advanced photography and video skills. You have a track record of turning around well-written, fact-based, concise, well-produced content quickly, for posting online immediately—with collateral (text, photos and video).

You have demonstrable skills in all aspects of web journalism and a strong grasp of social media best practices (Twitter, Facebook, etc.).

Candidates should have a diploma/degree in journalism, or a related field.

The Agassiz Harrison Observer is part of Black Press, Canada’s largest privately held, independent newspaper company with more than 150 community, daily and urban newspapers in B.C., Alberta, Washington State, Ohio and Hawaii.

Those interested should email a resume, writing samples and a cover letter to: Carly Ferguson publisher@ahobserver.com Deadline for applications is 5:00pm Thursday, October 30, 2014.

Thank you to all who apply. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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The Lemare Group is accepting resumes for the following positions: • Hooktenders • Processor Operators • 980 Dryland Sort Operator • Boom Man • Heavy Duty Mechanics • Grapple Yarder Operator • Off Highway Logging Truck Drivers • Coastal Certified Hand Fallers • Hand Buckers Please send resumes by fax to 250-956-4888 or email to office@lemare.ca

Valley Traffic Systems is a dynamic construction related company located in North Langley. A full time customer service/dispatcher is required immediately in a fast paced construction office dealing with key clients over the phone, dispatching personnel, answering phones and general office duties as required. Good phone mannerisms and computer knowledge are required.

Wage starting at $17/hr and benefits available. Shift from 11am to 7pm Monday to Friday. Please fax your resume in confidence to 604-5133661 or via email to jobs@valleytraffic.ca.

No phone calls please. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest but only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

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