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Still no funding for youth shelter MP says safe house should have applied

By Phil M elnyc h u k pmelnychuk@mapleridgenews.com

The message the 16-year-old exIron Horse Youth Safe House resident wants to get out is that kids who stay at the place don’t lounge around all day, watching TV and eating junk food.

During the daytime, they’re outside trying to meet their goals of going back to school, find a job or a place to live.

“They wake you up in the morning and they make you go out and accomplish your goals. Nobody comes here and just sits around and eats and watches TV.” The teen from Ontario spent three months at the safe house in Maple Ridge this summer after her job ended.

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Hockey friends help out Barracudas want to give family good Christmas

By Neil Corbett sports@mapleridgenews.com

For a father and two daughters who were burned out of their home on Friday night, Maple Ridge’s girls hockey community feels like family.

Dalla Hellier, 15, was at home alone, in a townhouse at Stonehouse Estates off the Haney By-

pass, when the fire started at about 5:15 p.m.

Her father Jason and sister Delainey, 12, were both out. Dalla was having a shower when the fire alarm went off.

She headed downstairs and was confronted by a thick wall of smoke, through which she could see the orange glow of flames.

Dalla ran upstairs, got dressed, and got out of the burning building.

She tried to call out the pets, but the only one who would come to

her was Rascal – the pug who dogs the heels of family members wherever they go in the house.

“He’ll follow you around all day – his annoyance saved him,” said Jason.

But Lulu the bulldog and their 15-year-old cat Tom wouldn’t come out and perished in the fire.

The family home was destroyed.

Two bedrooms had closed doors and may have some things that might be salvaged, but everything else was lost, including a painting done by a family member.

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Black ash covers the walls and all the contents. Siding on the back of the house is dripping off. Windows blew out from the intense heat.

“It’s unreal to go through it, and think ‘that was our home,’” said Jason.

The townhouse will be rebuilt, but could take up to a year before the family moves back in.

Investigators found the fire started by a tipped-over lamp, which likely ignited a chair cover.

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Jason Hellier and his daughters lost their townhome to a fire on Friday.

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Mayor asks for definite SkyTrain B-line Nicole Read wants no doubt about bus connection in plan

By Phil M elnyc h u k pmelnychuk@mapleridgenews.com

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ransLink has been told to fix a minor detail in the mayors’ transportation vision that could have major implications for Maple Ridge.

Regional Transportation Investments: A Vision for Metro Vancouver calls for 11 new Bline bus routes, one of which would connect the new Evergreen SkyTrain in Coquitlam to downtown Maple Ridge.

However, the plan, approved last June, said a B-Line route could either run from Coquitlam to Langley – or it could run from Coquitlam to Maple Ridge. Under the either/or scenario, Maple Ridge could end up with no B-Line service.

Maple Ridge Mayor Nicole Read said last week TransLink has been asked to change that.

“We’ve actually asked for the ‘or’ to be removed.”

It’s not a question of either one B-line service or the other.

“I would hope to see both B-line services in place.”

Read said a B-line, express-type bus service to downtown Maple Ridge is a priority in order to connect to the new SkyTrain service.

The new mayor is just getting up to speed on the TransLink issues after attending the mayor’s council meeting on Friday and said she wasn’t sure why one B-line service was put in the plan at the possible expense of the other.

She made the request at an earlier meeting with TransLink, Pitt Meadows and Maple Ridge staff.

Pitt Meadows Mayor John Becker supported her even though it was a Maple Ridge issue.

And Becker said he recently received an email from TransLink saying the change will be made.

“As I understand it, the ‘or’ is coming out.”

Instead, both B-line services will remain in the mayor’s vision for transportation, although one to Langley might not be needed, if light rail connects to Surrey, for example.

“Full marks to Nicole for coming loaded for bear on that,” Becker said of Read.

“And I was happy to support her let them

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Nicole Read, elected Nov. 15, sought last week to have an ambiguity regarding a B-line bus service from downtown Maple Ridge to the Evergreen SkyTrain Line in Coquitlam be removed from the regional transportation plan. know east of the Pitt River Bridge and north of the Fraser River we were going to be acting hand in glove.”

Becker said he and Read and the two councils are working well together in the early days after the Nov. 15 election.

“I think we’ve started really well on the two councils.”

TransLink’s vision, which includes a subway to UBC, light rail in Surrey and Langley, more West Coast Express service and more buses, are part of the vision, which will seek voter approval in a referendum next June.

But it seems doomed before it even starts.

Mayors met Friday with the rest of the mayor’s council to work out details of the referendum question.

The question, however, has to be something that both the provincial cabinet, which has fi-

nal say, and taxpayers will support.

Becker agreed with Burnaby Mayor Derek Corrigan, who says the $7.5-billion mayor’s vision is too expensive and too broad and will be rejected by taxpayers.

Transportation Minister Todd Stone said the government could allow a new revenue source to pay for the vision, but added it will have to be “far less than the $300 million they want.”

That leaves the mayors with a difficult choice – chop projects out of their vision and risk rupturing their consensus; extend the timeline from 10 to 15 years; or raise property taxes, which can be done without a referendum.

“One of the key principles to government is the challenge of affordability,” Stone said last week.

“If they want to stick to their original plan they’ll have to make up the difference with ex-

isting levers, and the lever that affords them the most flexibility obviously is the property tax.”

Mayors though still oppose hiking property taxes. That leaves the remaining likely options of a regional carbon tax, regional sales tax or vehicle levy to pay for the vision, subject to the provincial government’s already imposed limits.

“I don’t favour tolls on the Pitt River Bridge,” Becker said.

• Becker said he wants Pitt Meadows voters to be informed about the issue and is inviting TransLink staff to do a comprehensive review of agency at the Dec. 16 council meeting. That will be webcast so that people can later refer to the presentation as they ponder how to vote in next June’s referendum or plebiscite.

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Landmark downtown property needs investor

By Phil M e lnyc h u k pmelnychuk@mapleridgenews.com

The plan is to sell the 10 lots at 223rd Street and Lougheed Highway, the former site of a Maple Ridge landmark known as Mussallem Motors.

But that will take a while.

First, the soil in one small area

must be decontaminated, so that the site can receive environmental certification.

But that’s basically just a matter of time, Dave Mussallem told council Monday.

Once a certificate has been issued saying the site has been remediated, it’s a matter of enticing a developer to buy all

the properties and put up a multi-use project.

“Because of its location, it could be a real game changer for the downtown area … if a developer came and put something up really nice.

That’s only wishful thinking, for now,” Mussallem said.

“But the property will all be

for sale, the whole 10 lots, and hopefully something good will end up on it.”

Mussallem said he has talked to a major Vancouver developer, but there are few who want tackle such a project.

Many just want to buy two lots at a time for smaller projects.

He was explaining the pos-

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“The taxes on the whole parcel are staggering.”

It would be nice to get a tenant in there, he added.

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Maple Ridge council forwarded the application to its regular meeting, but asked staff to ensure a recycling centre or gas station couldn’t be one of those temporary uses.

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Judy Yang and Ron Rachul recently had their community mailboxes broken into. munity mailbox.

The Canadian Union of Postal Workers, which stands to lose 6,000 to 8,000 letter carriers, has launched a legal challenge of that decision. “They’re not secure – you can break into them in eight seconds,� said Tim Armstrong, the union’s national director for the Pacific region. “Even the new style ones are being broken into, putting the owners at risk of identity theft and theft of their personal property, like bank statements, cheques and credit cars.

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He said the union’s position is that Canada Post and the service it provides were created by an act of Parliament, and that it takes an act of Parliament to effect such a major change in its service.

Armstrong said in addition to security issues, the lock boxes present problems to people who “can’t get out and about easily.�

Delta will be the first area of the Lower Mainland to lose door-todoor service. There is no timeline for Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows, yet.

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Ridge Meadows RCMP says the best way to reduce these thefts is for residents to clean out their mail box on a daily basis. Most thefts from mailboxes happen in the middle of the night.

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Ron Rachul said his mailbox on Silver Valley Road has been hit twice in the past nine days – the latest being on Thursday night or Friday morning, as thieves look for everything from credit cards to Christmas gifts.

Rachul said the first time he didn’t even know that his mailbox had been hit, until he complained to Canada Post that his key wasn’t working.

Other had similar experiences.

Rachul contacted Canada Post, and got the impression such thefts are a regular occurrence.

They are, according to police.

Every other day in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows, a mailbox is damaged or mail is stolen from it.

As of Nov. 23, there had been 176 reports.

This compares to about 166 reports during the same period in 2013.

Rachul said he had door-to-door mail delivery in Port Coquitlam for six years, and never had a problem. After nine months in rural Maple Ridge, he thinks community mailboxes are too easy a target for thieves. “We shouldn’t even have those community lock boxes. I can’t stand them,� he said. “You can see the pry marks. They’re easy to pop open.�

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Now, after guidance from youth workers, she has a youth agreement, which provides her an apartment. She is graduating high school and planning for university.

Had there not been the safe house, she’d still be wasting her time, would still have been couch surfing and “crashing in random guys’ places.”

She didn’t want her name used, but hastens to add that her time at the youth safe house helped her much. When kids leave, she added, they just want to give back and help others.

“It’s totally a ripple effect.”

Nevertheless, the Iron Horse Youth Safe House plans to close it doors Dec. 31, unless it finds emergency funding.

The shelter’s future has been uncertain for a year, following a change in the federal funding model.

Since it opened in 2005, the shelter has relied on the Homelessness Partnering Strategy to pay most of its $375,000 budget.

But under the Housing First strategy, announced a few years ago, 65 per cent of that money has to go to physical living spaces. Once housed, other services, such as counselling, are provided.

Stephanie Ediger, with the Alouette Home Start Society, which runs the safe house, said the society didn’t apply for the smaller portion of the money because it couldn’t meet the requirements.

To qualify, the safe house would have to show it had sustainable funding in future years and that it could match whatever amount it receives in grants with its own financial resources.

As well, the society’s request for a year’s funding would have accounted for half the money available in Metro Vancouver for emergency and shelter programs.

“It requires an enormous amount of work to put a proposal together,” Ediger said But a statement last week from the Employment and Social Development Canada says the Iron Horse could have qualified.

That bothers Ediger, who says the youth safe house just didn’t meet the funding criteria. Another request for funding for the society’s Route 29

program was also denied.

“I feel that whoever made the announcement may not have understood the definition and the reality of the situation. I just feel a bit betrayed,” Ediger said.

Pitt Meadows-Maple Ridge MP Randy Kamp says the society should have put in an application.

“I know you’ll never get it if you don’t.”

Kamp says that another agency in Maple Ridge has a good chance of getting money from the same source.

He said that societies were told previously to improve their long-term financial sustainability so that they could qualify for the new program.

“I can’t say that it would have been approved,” Kamp said.

“To say that you’re not eligible is inaccurate because 35 per cent of the HPS funding can be used for a variety of non-Housing First projects, including shelters and transitional housing … . I wish she had applied.”

Kamp pointed out that the Homelessness Partnering Strategy gives the money to community entities, such as Metro Vancouver. A community advisory board then makes recommendations to Metro Vancouver on who gets the money.

“At no point are there federal politicians involved in these decisions.”

The home start society has had discussions with the Ministry of Children and Family Development, but there’s been no word that any money is coming to keep the five-bed shelter open, Ediger said.

“We’ve heard nothing, absolutely nothing, to give us any reassurance that there’s anything coming.”

Staff layoff notices have already been issued.

One of the current residents of the house, Beronicka Keres, 18, who has stayed at previous safe houses in Vancouver and Surrey, says the Iron Horse is the best of all of them. Without such places to go, kids are at risk of drug addiction or falling into crime or prostitution, which she’s seen happen.

“There are younger kids out there who have it harder, so it’s more damage to them.”

She, too, wants to get her own place and finish school and continue writing what’s now her second novel.

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Transit fair Metro Vancouver mayors are to finalize and vote on their intended referendum question for new transit taxes Thursday.

We’ll see how long the honeymoon period for those newly election councils lasts after that.

The mayors’ proposed tax hikes would total $285 million per year in additional revenue.

They haven’t revealed yet what new sources they will propose – a Metro-only increase in either the provincial sales tax or carbon tax or an annual fee on every registered vehicle are possibilities.

According to one mayor, they are also considering taxpayer protection measures to assure voters any money from higher taxes goes where it’s promised.

The mayors’ full $7.5-billion 10-year package of upgrades – including a Broadway subway, light rail in Surrey and new B-line express buses, possibly one to downtown Maple Ridge.

The mayors’ proposal will go to a TransLink referendum, to be held in spring.

Current TransLink revenue is far short of paying for any of the improvements the mayors are calling for.

A new car tax has long been met with outrage, especially areas under-served by transit services, such as Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows.

TransLink, in recent years, has raised property taxes, boosting the gas tax to 17 cents a litre and jacked up bus fares and altered bus routes just to maintain current services.

It cannot expand services without new sources of revenue.

Transportation Minister Todd Stone has already reiterated that neither the province nor Ottawa will provide much for capital projects.

So where will the money come from?

The provincial government said in 2013 any new taxes for TransLink will have to pass a referendum.

Mayors could still raise TransLink property taxes without a referendum, but insist they don’t intend to do that.

If no where can be found, projects would have to be chopped.

That’s not progress.

A boost to the provincial sales tax seems the most equitable way, with regional road tolling, bringing fairness to the transportation challenges that face everyone, whether they drive or not.

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Clark on climate, clawbacks A year-end interview with Premier Christy Clark. For an extended version see the opinion section at mapleridgenews.com.

Tom Fletcher: Are you still confident that we’re going to see a major LNG project B.C. Views approved by the end of Tom Fletcher 2014?

Premier Christy Clark: We’re still in negotiations with Petronas and Shell, so I don’t know if it will be by the end of 2014, but I’m hoping in the next few months.

(Days after this interview, Petronas announced a delay in their investment decision until 2015.)

TF: I talked to a couple of SFU climate mitigation specialists, and they agreed that it’s unlikely to the point of impossible to have a major LNG industry and still meet Gordon Campbell’s ambitious greenhouse gas target of a 33 per cent reduction by 2020.

What do you think?

PCC: I think that we may prove them wrong. Many of these facilities, not all of them, will be partly or fully electrically powered up, so that reduces those impacts, and there’s going to be a real incentive to invest in new technology to minimize that, as well.

I think the bigger picture is what really matters, which is that in shipping 82 million tonnes of liquefied natural gas to Asia, we help them get off coal and other dirtier

sources of oil, and that is the biggest contribution that we’ve ever made to reducing climate change.

TF: Ontario and Quebec have taken a page from your book. They have seven conditions for an oil pipeline, Energy East, which involves conversion of gas pipelines and taking Alberta oil to the East Coast.

What do you think?

PCC: I think they took our five conditions and elaborated on them. So you’ve got British Columbia, Alberta, now Ontario and Quebec, all signed on to some version of the five conditions. And, of course, Enbridge and Kinder Morgan, as well.

TF: What about the conditions they have added?

PCC: One of the things they say they want to protect against is a shortage of natural gas coming to Ontario and Quebec.

These are the same two provinces that have put a moratorium on extracting natural gas. They want to make sure that we do it here, good enough for us to do, and send it to them, but they won’t do that themselves.

I look at their last two conditions, and I roll my eyes a little bit.

TF: All the way to New Brunswick, they’ve basically bought the anti-hydraulic fracturing myth?

PCC: Yes. Somehow they all watched an American mockumentary or whatever you call it, and believed it. Here in British Columbia we do fracking better than anywhere in the world. It is the gold standard.

TF: Finance Minister Mike de Jong says we have a surplus estimated at more than $400 million for this fiscal year, and he suggested that much of that would have to

go to pay off deficits from previous years. Of course, the opposition is interested in welfare rates and, in particular, ending child support clawbacks. What’s your view?

PCC: Like any family that’s been through tough times, the first thing you need to do when you get back to finding a job and making an income again, is to pay off your credit cards. And that’s what we’re going to do.

We are going to see if we can find ways to improve some of the programs over time, but can’t do that until we can afford it. It’s typical, the NDP want us to spend the money before we have it.

TF: On aboriginal relations, the agreement with the Nisga’a for LNG and a pipeline is a pretty good example of a successful treaty. This year we’ve seen a triumph for treaty, and on the other hand we’ve seen the Tsilhqot’in land title decision, which is a win for people who said quite emphatically, to hell with treaty, we’re going to go our own way. Is the treaty process getting momentum, is it slowing down, what do you think?

PCC: I think it’s getting momentum. I think the Nisga’a success, the Maa-Nulth treaty, the Tsawwassen success really helps to build momentum. And I would ask people to think about who’s doing well. It’s the treatied First Nations who are seeing the most success, in better health outcomes, in better educational outcomes, in more economic activity and wealth in their communities.

Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press newspapers.

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THE NEWS/letters No friend of ours Editor, The News: As a retired high school principal, I was flabbergasted when I read that the Ministry of Education is going to eliminate funding adults who wish to upgrade their high school courses.

I appreciate that these folks have already graduated, but many students graduate with minimum qualifications. It has always been that way, as not all students learn at the same rate.

Many of these folks leave high school and seek employment. Some are lucky and get entry level jobs, while many are not so fortunate. There comes a time when many of these people determine that they need to upgrade their courses, so they might enter post-secondary for additional training.

A number of these students find they require a higher level math course to move on, or, in the case of courses like Biology 12, find that after five years, post-secondary institutions require that they retake the course to be current.

Throughout the province, school districts, through their continuing education divisions, have offered these courses and thousands of students a year in B.C. avail themselves of this opportunity.

To remove this option will simply financially prevent most of these adults from taking these courses, thus ensuring that the provincial government continues to be no friend to those trying to improve themselves and contribute more to our economy.

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Grinchy about Strip-a-thon Editor, The News: Re: Charity strip show is ‘not healthy’ (Letters, Dec. 3).

I’m disappointed to see yet another negation of the CaddyShack’s Strip-athon.

It seems every few years someone will scold the connotation of the local strip bar on the opinion page instead of praising its efforts.

My mom has been the senior server at the CaddyShack for 20-plus years and I’ve grown up with the staff, including the dancers. If you knew these women, you would know they aren’t ‘exploiting’ themselves or being ‘sexually irresponsible.’

They are supporting their children and many of their families support them in what they do.

Most of all, they love to dance and are doing what they love for a great cause.

It isn’t just the dancers who are donating their wages and tips for charity that day, it’s the servers, managers and kitchen staff who also contribute to its success.

Can we focus on the joy this charitable day does instead of being a Grinch about it?

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Great event Editor, The News: Re: Charity strip show is ‘not healthy’ (Letters, Dec. 3).If Marilee Hare doesn’t like the Strip-a-thon, maybe she shouldn’t worry about it so much.

The Strip-a-thon, in past years, has raised a lot of money for the Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows Christmas Hamper Society. Those less fortunate have a Christmas because of this great event.

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Gusting winds brought trees down across wires in the city, causing three separate power outages in the morning. Although they were comparatively small service interruptions, they took out the power to three schools.

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The outages affected Westview secondary and both Fairview and Laityview elementary schools.

Students were safe and warm, according to the school district, so classes continued.

Hydro had the power back on at all schools by noon.

The Alouette River Management Society has received a $50,000 shot in the arm from the provincial government’s gaming branch.

The money will be used to fund the society’s ongoing education programs and the operations of its Rivers Heritage Centre, at the north end of 248th Street.

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Maple Ridge and the Lower Mainland is back to the usual warmer Pacific winter, but earlier this month residents received a taste of what the rest of the country faces three months a year.

When the temperature drops, the use of power rises.

B.C. Hydro warned last week week that it expected power use to peak on the Monday night throughout the province, hitting a top demand of 10,100 megawatts.

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ing clothes in cold water and turning off the “heat dry” feature in dishwashers.

They also suggest using a programmable thermostat so that heat comes on only when needed and when residents are home.

However, instead of demand exceeding 10,000 megawatts, total power consumption for the province between 5 p.m. and 6 p.m., held fast at 9,600 megawatts, said Mora Scott, Hydro spokesperson.

Still that was 1,000 more megawatts than the same time a week prior.

“Primarily, it has to do with the colder weather,” Scott said.

The chilly temperatures also coincided with some of the longest nights of the year as the Dec. 21 winter solstice approaches.

Scott said 1,000 megawatts is the equivalent to the power produced by 10 Ruskin Dams.

The highest hourly peak demand ever was recorded on Nov. 29, 2006, when consumption reached 10,113 megawatts between 5 and 6 p.m.

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Access would be off 130th Avenue and include a new road leading into a cul de sac.

One feature of the park would be a pedestrian trail connecting 130th Avenue to 132nd Avenue.

Coun. Kiersten Duncan asked about a staff comment, noting that any new residents wouldn’t be able to send their kids to the nearby school.

Yennadon elementary is already over capacity and kids would have to go to schools farther afield.

“That’s an issue that remains very much top of our minds,” said Coun. Bob Masse.

But there’s no mechanism whereby realtors would be forced to tell home buyers that their kids wouldn’t be able to attend the nearby school.

Council forwarded the application to a future meeting.

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Centennial celebration ends Looking Back

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n Dec. 5, Pitt Meadows celebrated its last official event of its centennial year, as the city and the Pitt Meadows Community Foundation hosted the annual Pitt Meadows Christmas event.

Great people and great attendance made for a wonderful evening.

Next week, the CP Holiday Train will visit Pitt Meadows for the first time and will stop on Harris Road in front of the museum to entertain residents for an hour at 8:30 p.m.

The museum will also open its doors for anyone who wants to catch a glimpse of our decorated building and a last view of the 100th exhibit before we close for the Christmas break.

This has been an amazing year with the City of Pitt Meadows and a variety of community groups pulling together to make it a centennial to remember.

The museum society’s annual heritage tea in April kicked off the year with a record crowd, and so many in the spirit, wearing heritage garb.

We then moved quickly to the Heritage Fair in Spirit Square, where the weather was phenomenal and the number of visitors almost overwhelming. The day was a resounding success.

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Volunteers and staff at the Pitt Meadows Museum’s Heritage Tea in April.

The recreation of the original first council meeting was hilarious and rounded out a perfect day, and the Centennial Gala a few days later rounded out a perfect incorporation week.

Pitt Meadows Day, with resurrected May pole dancing and a visit from the Lt. Gov-

ernor, was amazing, as were the Canada Day celebrations on July 1st.

The Seniors Country Fair and Remembrance Day followed in the fall and the Great Pitt Meadows Heritage Hunt provided lots of fun leading up to its conclusion, with the winner

treated like royalty at the Christmas event.

The museum has seen amazing support from present and past residents with hundreds, if not thousands, of photographs loaned for scanning and many other donations of objects and archival material.

Will we be sad it is over?

Yes and no.

We will miss the excitement and the energy that was experienced at events all year, but now will have time to work on the material that has arrived and to begin the planning for 2015 programs and exhibits.

Merry Christmas, Pitt Meadows, and a very happy end of our Centennial Year.

Leslie Norman is curator of Pitt Meadows Museum.

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2015 DOG LICENCE RENEWALS TIME TO RENEW YOUR DOG LICENCE. Dog licence renewal notices will be mailed out to all dog owners shortly.

We provide the following payment options once you’ve received your renewal notice: Online – Go to www.mapleridge.ca and under Accessing Services click on the Online Services link. Online payments can be made using MasterCard, Visa or certain Debit cards (TD Canada Trust, Bank of Montreal, Scotiabank and RBC Royal Bank).

In Person - At the Finance counter in City Hall or at the Licencing and Bylaws front counter located at 11960 Haney Place (2nd floor) between 8:00 am & 4:00 pm Monday through Friday (except statutory holidays).

By Mail – Send cheques payable to the City of Maple Ridge 11995 Haney Place, Maple Ridge, BC V2X 6A9. We do not accept cash payment by mail.

By Phone - With Visa, MasterCard or American Express by calling the Licencing and Bylaws Department Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm (except statutory holidays) at 604-467-7305, press 3 for dog licencing.

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He is asking people – especially hockey parents – to donate $20 to $50 to help the Helliers have a good Christmas.

An account has been opened under the Hellier family name at the Scotiabank in Pitt Meadows, with the number 83030-00252-16.

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Key tasks in order of importance will include:  • Taking the lead on developing the Foundation’s annual fundraising dinner (April) and golf tournament (June) to improve both sponsorships and attendance.  • Developing a plan for improving donations to the Foundation’s endowment funds.  • Improving relations with community groups and donors, with an eye towards raising the profile of the Foundation throughout the community.  • Helping to develop a strategy for improving the Maple Ridge Community Chest, a neighbour-helping-neighbour initiative started last year in conjunction with the Community Network Other tasks will include: • Coordinating the efforts of the board and the executive assistant to ensure tasks are carried out in a timely fashion • Ensuring policy is being followed Qualifications:  The ideal candidate will have community foundation experience, but anyone who has five or more years of experience working with a board of directors in a fundraising, leadership and profile building capacity will be considered.

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Montreal – A new IRPP study says discontinuing seniors’ drug benefits is a step in the wrong direction.

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• Are Income-Based Public Drug Benefit Programs Fit for an Aging Population?, by Steven G. Morgan, Jamie R. Daw and Michael R. Law, can be downloaded from the Institute’s website, irpp.org.

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They haven’t yet revealed which of three new sources they intend to propose – a Metro-only increase in either the provincial sales tax or carbon tax or else an annual fee on every registered vehicle.

But Mayors Council chair Richard Walton says they’re also considering “taxpayer protection measures” – some type of audit function – to assure voters any money from higher taxes goes where it’s promised.

“If they’re going to pay additional amounts

into transit people want to see that there’s a high level of assurance those funds will be spent exactly as committed on the referendum ballot,” Walton said.

Another question mark is whether there will be enough money to fund the mayors’ full $7.5-billion 10-year package of upgrades – including a Broadway subway, light rail in Surrey and new B-Line express buses.

Transportation Minister Todd Stone last week reiterated his position that neither the province nor Ottawa will provide as much in capital contributions as the Metro mayors assume over 10 years.

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But Walton downplayed that prospect, saying he has spoken to Stone and remains “very optimistic” the referendum can proceed as planned, with approval of both the mayors’ council and provincial cabinet.

The most costly rapid transit lines would be built in the second half of the plan, he said, leaving plenty of time for mayors to iron out senior government contributions.

“I think there’s always

going to be that level of tension between the governments,” Walton said. “Obviously we’d like more and the provincial government’s perspective is they have a lot of different areas to fund and would like to spread it further.”

A third of Metro’s 21 municipalities have new mayors who were elected last month and they were briefed at an in-camera mayors’ council meeting last Friday.

The provincial government said in 2013 any new taxes for TransLink will have to pass a referendum.

Mayors could still raise TransLink property taxes – which are an existing source – without a referendum, but insist they don’t intend to do that.

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PECC-tacular Productions is bringing its version of the British pantomime The Snow Queen to the ACT this holiday season.

Based on the Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale, first published in 1844, and adapted to include the Disney story of Frozen, it tells the tale of siblings Anna, played by Jenna Skipsey, and Ben, played by Layne Flello, who get trapped in a magic mirror by the evil Snow Queen, played

by Su Wolfe.

The Snow Queen herself was trapped in the magic mirror by the good which, Granny Featheridge, played by Ed Marshall, many years ago and the only way she can escape is to find a young boy to kiss her and break the curse.

Su Wolfe loves playing evil characters, especially in pantomimes.

“It’s kind of the juicier part to play when you’re the baddie. You can really interact with the audience and give them stick as well,” said Wolfe, laughing.

Pantomimes are shows geared towards children. They take place around the Christmas season and are based on popular fairy tales or folk legends.

Audience participation is an important part of the pantomime. The audience is encouraged to boo the villains, argue with the dame, a role usually played by a man, and warn the principal boy that the villain is behind them.

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“That’s the great thing about pantos when they come along, they want to cheer the goodies and the baddies,” explained Wolfe.

“It gives the kids an outlet to be able to go to the theatre and let loose. They get to go to the

theatre and they don’t have to sit there quietly,” she continued.

Wolfe is also the musical director of the panto, another role she relishes.

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in general. You are always looking for songs that are current that year. You’ve got to find something that is well known,” Wolfe said.

Then she has to fit the song to the show by changing the lyrics.

“You take a well known song and you parody it. You change the words to fit that show. I love doing that. I can parody anything,” said Wolfe.

This year’s songs include Happy, by Pharrell Williams, and for audience participation, What Does The Fox Say, by Norwegian comedy duo Ylvis.

The cast will also perform a couple of songs from Frozen, as well, including Let It Go. Artistic director Ed Marshall says the visual effects of The Snow Queen will be top notch.

Everything is going to look icy, even the Snow Palace is going to look like it is made of ice.

There will be a routine of five or six tap dancing snowmen done in black light and snowflakes floating on the stage.

There are also added characters like Maverick and Goose, the two village idiots who go on a quest to put a love potion into the Snow Queen’s soup to make her fall in love with Ice Man and the crow, who runs the Village of Riddles.

The Snow Queen has a cast of 40 people and will be filled with music, dancing, over the top characters and enjoyment for all ages.

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For the first time ever, festive jazz sensations The B3 Kings will be bringing their annual Christmas concert to Maple Ridge.

The quartet is made up of internationally renowned B.C. Hall of Fame inductee Denzal Sinclaire on vocals, (who also doubles as a drummer for the band), funky Hammond B3

organist Chris Gestrin, Cory Weeds on sax and guitarist Bill Coon.

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Nutcracker plays at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre Dec. 12-14.

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The Royal Winnipeg Ballet’s performance of the Nutcracker in Vancouver this weekend will include seven Maple Ridge dancers.

Matthew Bryce, his twin sister Mandi, Emilie Bruce, Elise Dobie, Rachel Jansen, Micaela Churchill-Browne and Sabina Nelson have landed roles in the production.

The group will be among 70 dancers between the ages 7-13, cast from 20 dance schools across the Lower Mainland.

They have been cast in a variety of roles including Dieter,

party girls and boys, mice, Mounties, polar bears and angels.

This year, the Christmas classic will contain some Canadianthemed surprises, including a snowy pond hockey game and a battle on Parliament Hill.

Presented by Ballet B.C., artistic director Emily Molnar is pleased to support the local dance community.

“This marks the first opportunity for these young dancers to perform with a professional ballet company. We are excited to provide this experience to so many young artists,” said Molnar.

Nutcracker plays at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre Dec. 12-14 at 7:30 p.m., with 2 p.m. performances on Dec. 13 and 14.

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When life changes bring them together as roommates, will these two friends learn to meet in the middle?

Or will their irreconcilable differences split them apart? The Odd Couple, the now classic play that earnedNeil Simon his first Tony Award, is one of the playwright’s funniest and most affecting works.

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Dec. 10 • The Emerald Pig Theatrical Society presents ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas, directed by Sharon Malone, as a family show, on Dec. 10-13 and Dec. 17-20 at the Open Door Church (11391 Dartford St. (Hammond). Doors open at 7 p.m., performance at 7:30 p.m. Tickets available on Eventbrite. See www.emeraldpig.ca for more information.

• Adult Evening Christmas Celebration: Join the Silvertones and other special guests at the Maple Ridge Library on Wednesday, Dec. 10 at 7 p.m. for a traditional evening of Christmas Stories, songs and celebration.

Refreshments will be served.

Dec. 11 • Celebrate night-time tales: Christmas countdown at the Maple Ridge Library on Thursday, Dec. 11 at 6:45 p.m.

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songs, rhymes, stories and a special puppet show.

• Ex-Service Women’s Club annual Christmas luncheon will be held on Thursday, Dec. 11 at the main floor of the Royal Canadian Legion, 12101 - 224th St. Doors at 11:30 a.m., luncheon at 12:15 p.m. for ticket holders only.

Christmas experience complete with lit trees, interactive scenes, and music. Revelers will be able to enjoy the bakery, workshop, petting zoo, and SnowVille, as well as a covered wagon ride.

Visit www.timberlineranch.com for more info. Running Dec. 1221 at 22351 - 144th Ave. Dec. 14 • The Maple Ridge Choral Society annual Christmas concert will be held Sunday, Dec. 14 at 3 p.m., at Maple Ridge Reform

Dec. 12 • Timberline Country Christmas is a unique yet traditional family-oriented

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Dec. 19 • Saint Patrick’s Parish presents Handel’s Messiah, presented by Handel Choir and Orchestra, with conductor Johan Louwersheimer, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church on Dec. 19 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets $20, or $15 for seniors and students. Available at the parish office and the door.

Jan. 3 • Tree Chipping by donation will be done on Jan 3-4 and 10-11 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Ridge Meadows Search and Rescue building (23598-105 Ave), next to Planet Ice. Curbside pickup can be arranged by the First Haney Rovers, by emailing scoutchipping@gmail.com with name and address, or by calling 604-244-2850. Minimum recommended donation for pickup is $10.

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Ramblers host Early Bird tourney Ethan Coumont leads team through three close games sports@mapleridgenews.com

last seconds of the game.

Next up for the Ramblers is a Thursday game against Centennial, at 6:30 p.m. in their home gym.

Westview will play on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m., when the Wildcats host Robert Bateman in their first regular season game.

Westview, Samuel Robertson Technical and the Ramblers play in the triple-A division of the Fraser Valley East, and regular league play will begin after the Christmas break for most teams.

The Maple Ridge Ramblers tipped of the basketball season with their senior boys annual Early Bird Tournament.

On Thursday, Ridge lost its first game of the tourney to Charles Best, 74-67. The Ramblers led 35-32 at the half, but then the Ridge defence gave up 42 points in the second half.

Ethan Coumont led the Rambler attack with 24 points, 13 rebounds and six recoveries. Tristan Coumont added 17 points and five rebounds. Josh Solk provided some fine guard play and 11 points, said coach Ken Dockendorf.

On Friday, Ridge lost to Port Moody 50-45. The Ramblers led after the first half 22-20, but were outscored 30-23 in the second.

Ethan Coumont led the Ramblers with 18 points, eight rebounds and eight recoveries. Isaac Halas had 12 points and seven recoveries.

On Saturday, the Ramblers defeated Sentinel 54-51, led by a strong team defensive effort that limited the West Vancouver team to 25 points in the second half.

Again, Ethan Coumont led the charge with 16 points and 11 rebounds. Solk had 10 point, while Halas and Brandon Williams each contributed eight points to the well-rounded game.

Colleen Flanagan/THE NEWS Owen Stewart sealed the victory Colleen Flanagan/THE NEWS Ethan Coumont, who led the Ramblers on the scoreboard and in rebounding throughout their host tournawith two clutch foul shots in the A Ramblers player drives against tight defence. ment over the weekend, blocks a shot attempt by a Sentinel player.

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Ridge Meadows Flame Jonathin Weloy moves the puck as he is tripped up by an Abbotsford Pilots player.

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The Ridge Meadows Flames got back in the win column with a 4-1 win over the Abbotsford Pilots on Saturday night.

Friday night they had lost 5-2 to the Langley

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Knights – the top team in the Harold Brittain Conference with a record of 14-10-1-1.

That deafeat marked their fifth loss in a row in Pacific Junior Hockey League action.

But on Saturday night, the Flames got it done.

The local junior Bs shut down the Pilot power play.

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It had nothing to show for six man-advantage situations.

Flames goaltender Kurt Klimek allowed one goal on 25 shots.

Grant Rostvig scored 37 seconds into the game, and later added an assist for a twopoint game. Nicholas Maydaniuk also had a goal and an assist, Dale Howell had two assists, and Joe Olson

Pitt wins three out of four in tourney

The Pitt Meadows Marauders senior boys basketball squad lost its first game of the Heritage Woods Invitational Tournament over the weekend, but then won three straight games.

The Marauders lost to Vancouver College, the fifth-ranked team in the province, by a score of 82-59.

They beat Centennial of Coquitlam by a score of 71-49, Panorama Ridge of Surrey 71-59, and ended the tournament win a win over Kelowna’s Mount Boucherie, 73-59.

This weekend the Maraudes are at the North Shore Tournament.

Ramblers wrestlers medal at Abby invite

Maple Ridge secondary wrestlers had some good results over the weekend, while competing in the Abby Invitational in Abbotsford.

Cameron Hicks added to his unbeaten record in winning gold, as did Hayden Tupper, who dominated the heavyweight division.

Grade 8 wrestlers Colby Ladret, Austin Maschket and Will Baptist all gutted out tough matches to win silver medals.

Dionte Hurtado and Libby McDonnell earned bronzes. and Bradley Crompton also scored.

Crompton and Boston Colley both scored against Langley.

Tyler Read made 32 saves on 36 shots.

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BREADY, Norman Edward June 5, 1937 - Dec. 5, 2014 With great sadness we announce the passing of our Father Grandfather & husband to Loraine. He leaves to mourn daughters Darlene, Tracy (Rick), sons Todd (Pina), Bob (Penny), 8 grandchildren and many relatives.

A celebration of Life will be held on Friday Dec 12, 11am1pm at the Royal Canadian Legion 12101 -224th St. Maple Ridge. In lieu of flowers donations to the Lung Foundation would be appreciated.

PEEREBOOM, Nicolaas Jan Hendrik (Nico) Made his final journey on December 1, 2014. Born on October 5, 1928 in the port city of Surabaya on the island of Java in Indonesia, he is predeceased by his wife Kathleen Loretta, parents Nicolaas and Anna, and sisters Cory and Vicky. A devoted father, husband and friend, he will be forever loved and missed by his children Nick and Tanis, extended family and many friends.

Trained as an accountant, he immigrated to Vancouver in 1952 in search of open spaces, tall mountains and free enterprise. Since his retirement from Federal Customs and Excise, he served as past president of the August 15, 1945 Foundation, a group of Second World War Pacific prison camp survivors who fought discrimination and racism through education and awareness; and until his recent illness, as leader and organizer of a Dutch-Indonesian Friendship group.

Despite advancing years, Nico’s enthusiasm for life’s adventures and regular gym workouts kept him spry, with an optimistic, youthful outlook.

He had a keen interest in current affairs and technology, and was an avid user of email.

He was particularly fond of his most recent hobby, placer gold prospecting on his claims in the Fraser Canyon.

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The family wishes to extend its deepest thanks to our dear friend Cindy Erskine, for her unfailing support and kindness during Dad’s illness, and also to the many dedicated doctors, nurses and staff at Maple Ridge Hospital and McKenney Creek Hospice.

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RV LOT Rentals $8.95 a day. 362 days of sunshine, pets, events, classes, entertainment. Reserve by 11/01/2014. Web-site: www.hemetrvresort.com.

Call: 1-800-926-5593

CHILDREN 86

Critter Care Wildlife Society 604-530-2054

TIMESHARE

76

CHRISTMAS CORNER

ABBOTSFORD

TRAVEL 74

16

FLEA MARKET

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

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

Call now: 1-800-712-9851

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 114

DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 114

DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

CHILDCARE WANTED

LIVE-OUT NANNY req’d for 4 year old child in our Pitt Meadows home 4 days/wk Mon-Thurs 7am-4pm to start Jan 2nd. Prefer with experience & ref’s. Call 778-861-4603.

98

PRE-SCHOOLS

SUNSHINE Children’s Center Group Childcare & Pre-School. Low Fee. Snacks. 604-580-2060 Haney

109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

SALES ADVISOR DIGITAL PRODUCTS EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES ATTENTION: WORK from home online! Operate a MiniOffice Outlet. Free online training, flexible hrs, great income. www.freedom4life.net GET FREE VENDING MACHINES. Can Earn $100,000.00 + Per Year.

All Cash-Retire in Just 3 Years.

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

Opportunity To Buy Janitorial Franchise

ANNUAL STARTING REVENUE $24,000 - $120,000 FINANCING AVAILABLE • Minimum $6,050 down payment • Guaranteed Cleaning Contracts • Includes Professional Training • On Going Support • Proven Worldwide Franchiser

604.434.7744 info@coverallbc.com www.coverallbc.com

114 COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

INTRODUCTIONS

16

DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

Class 1 Dump Truck Driver * Signing Bonus * Well established local Company is seeking experienced FT & P/T Tridem Dump Truck / Tridem Pony Drivers.

Send resume w/ drivers abstract

sales@groundx.ca

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

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 114

DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 115

EDUCATION

Van Km’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.

EDUCATION

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 115

EDUCATION

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 115

EDUCATION

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 130

HELP WANTED

130

HELP WANTED

Local Manufacturing Company is looking for energetic, enthusiastic people with a positive outlook.

All Shifts including Graveyard.

No experience required.

Excellent growth opportunities.

HELP WANTED

NOW HIRING!

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

Please fax or email resume to:

604-467-1197

barb@bwcreativerailings.com

Delivery Drivers

careers@vankam.com or Fax: 604-587-9889 We thank all applicants for your interest!

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

130

HELP WANTED

With industrial type vehicles only.

Vehicle must hold 5000 papers .

NO MINI-VANS.

Advertising Sales Consultant The Langley Times, a twice-weekly award-winning newspaper has an outstanding opportunity for a full-time junior sales person.

The successful candidate will have a university or college education or two years of sales experience – preferably in the advertising or retail industry. The ability to build relationships with clients and offer superior customer service is a must. The winning candidate will be a team player with an aggressive cold calling mandate. The ability to work in an extremely fast paced environment with a positive attitude is a must.

We offer a great working environment with a competitive base salary and commission plan coupled with a strong benefit package.

Black Press has more than 170 community newspapers across Canada and the United States and for the proven candidate the opportunities are endless.

Please submit your resume with a cover letter

by Friday, January 23, 2015 to: Kelly Myers The Langley Times, #102-20258 Fraser Highway, Langley, B.C. V3A 4R3 or email to admanager@langleytimes.com No phone calls please.

130

HELP WANTED

• Twice weekly: Tuesday & Thursday • Pick up newspapers from our warehouse • Deliver newspapers to our carriers

Call 604.514.6770 circulation@langleytimes.com

Marketing Sales The Abbotsford News and Mission Record, two of Canada’s leading community newspapers, have openings for a Sales Consultant.

This is a career opportunity for a results-driven individual. Candidates will possess the ability to increase sales to existing clients while successfully prospecting new business in two of the Fraser Valley’s fastest growing markets.

The ideal candidate has a positive attitude, a persuasive manner (previous sales experience preferred, but not essential), is highly motivated with strong organizational and communication skills. Training is provided.

Our work environment sets industry standards for professionalism and innovation. The News and Mission Record combines a salary/benefits package designed to attract and retain outstanding staff.

Please send your application in confidence to: Don Barbeau Advertising Manager 34375 Gladys Avenue Abbotsford, B.C. V2S 2H5 e-mail: donb@abbynews.com Closing Date: Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2014 The interest of all applicants is appreciated, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Maintenance Repair Tech Re’d immediately with experience. Jobs will vary in location and size, mostly inside.

Must be flexible, well groomed, friendly, exc customer service skills, self starter, minimal supervision.

Must have good knowledge of power tools, wood work, tiling, painting etc. Must have own truck and baisc tools. Contractors need only apply, WCB and liability insurance as you will be working on commercial sites.

Email resume: hcsinc1979@hotmail.com

PRODUCTION WORKERS Req. F/T for a BC Greenhouse Builders (not a nursery). Established in 1951, a manufacturing company in Port Kells. Hours Mon.-Fri. 7:00a.m. – 3:00p.m.

F/T LIC. AUTO TECH Progressive auto repair & maintenance shop in Maple Ridge is searching for Lic. Tech. to join our team. Pls send resume with salary expectations to: info@haneyautomotive.com

Duties include using heavy duty power tools and MUST be able to lift 100 lbs.

Must have valid driver’s license and speak fluent English. Dental and extended medical benefit plan after 3 months. Starting wage is $12.00/hour.

Apply in person w/resume: A5, 19327 94th Ave, Surrey

130

HELP WANTED

Earn Extra Cash!

Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows NEWS

Available routes in Maple Ridge 40000024 - 108 Ave, 108 Loop, Tamarack Lane 40000044 - 118 Ave, 118A Ave, 119 Ave, 236B St, 237 St, Dewdney Trunk Rd. 40000067 - 104 Ave, 239 St, Slatford Pl, Slatford St, Zeron Ave. 40000070 - Tamarack Cres, Tamarack Pl. 40100108 - Burnett St, Fisher St, Telosky Ave. (Townhouses) 40100109 - 113 Ave, 230 St, Gillis Pl, Harrison St, Lougheed Hwy, Olund Cres, Telosky Ave. 40100113 - 221 St, Carshill St, Cliff Ave, Cliff Pl, Lougheed Hwy, River Rd. 40310306 - 117 Ave, 118 Ave, 210 St, Barker St, Fraserview St, Penny Lane, Steeves St. 40320366 - 123 Ave, Skillen St, Wicklund Ave. 40330333 - Charlton St, Chigwell St, Ditton St, Eltham St, Hampton St, Kent St, Lorne Ave, Princess St. 40400431 - 133 Ave, 133A Ave, 233 St, Balsam St.

Available routes in Pitt Meadows 41011026 - Albertan St, Fair¿eld Ave, Hammond Rd, Herring Pl, Wildcrest Ave, Wildwood Cres.N. 41021057 - 121B Ave, 122B Ave, 188 St, 189A St, Charnley Crt, Ford Rd.

blackpress.ca X abbynews.com X missioncityrecord.com

Circulation

www.blackpress.ca

www.langleytimes.com

130

HELP WANTED

Otter Co-op @ Pitt Meadows

• Government Certified Home Study Course • Jobs Registered Across BC 35 Years of Success! www.RMTI.ca

130

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

P/T Warehouse Worker/Store Clerk

Train To Be An Apartment Manager

LABOURERS F/T & P/T

$1000 Hiring Bonus & Above Average Rates

HELP WANTED

115

MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION is an in-demand career in Canada! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get the online training you need from an employertrusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-888-528-0809 to start training for your work-at-home career today!

F/T CLASS 1 DRIVERS Pick-Up & Delivery

130

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

604.476.2740

brian@mapleridgenews.com

Duties: D Provide excellent customer service to walk-in & telephone customers D Perform housekeeping duties D Till Operations D Maintain the warehouse & yard in a neat & tidy fashion D To warehouse & convey feed product in warehouse D To service (load cars & small trucks) retail sacked feed clients while filling order for feed, hay, fertilizer, twine & shavings D Other duties assigned Qualifications: D Sales experience D Grade 12 education D Customer service skills D Number & detailed oriented D Mature D Excellent communication skills D Able to lift 50lbs repeatedly D Must be available weekdays & weekends D Forklift experience is desirable Please email your resume to: pittmeadows@otter-coop.com or fax 604-465-0718 or apply in person 12343 Harris Rd. Pitt Meadows

138

LABOURERS

SEASONAL FARM LABORERS Required for Erica Enterprises Pitt Meadows. February November 2015 $10.49/hr.

6 days/wk. 50-60hr./wk. Potting, pruning, weeding & harvesting.

Must be prepared to work outdoors in all conditions. Bending, lifting, kneeling, standing and walking required. Email resume to: ericaenterprises@shaw.ca

142 OFFICE SUPPORT/CLERKS ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Extraordinary administrative assistant required full-time to assist our diverse team. Duties to include sales support, administration and reception. Candidate must have a high energy level, be good at multitasking and have excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.

See www.natsnursery.com, About Us, Job Opportunities for a detailed job description. This position would suit an individual with a passion for horticulture. We offer a competitive salary package including extended health care Email resume to: opportunity@natsnursery.com

160

TRADES, TECHNICAL

Mechanic/Shop Foreman We are looking to hire a F/T mechanic/shop foreman & P/T mechanic to maintain & repair our fleet of dump trucks.

Please send resume with salary expectations to

sales@groundx.ca

PRESS BRAKE OPERATOR Laserwest is a growing metal fabrication company in Maple Ridge.

We are looking for an experienced Press Brake Operator to join us.

We offer a competitive starting wage & benefits after 3 months.

The right candidate will have the following: 3 Years experience as a press brake operator. Be able to read blue prints. Experience in metal fabrication & CNC forming.

Experience in bending, forming and tool selection. Have a good understanding of safety procedures. Must work well with others and follow instructions Please send your cover letter and resume to ap-ar@laserwest.ca as soon as possible.

SKILLED TRADES! Experienced welders and completions team members needed in Grande Prairie, AB. Welders, B-Pressure, Sand Blasters, Painters, Insulators. Fly in - Fly out with 1 week at home a month. Accommodation provided.

Alberta wages without the expenses! send resume to: hr@westernmanufacturing.ca www.westernmanufacturing.ca

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 165

WORK WANTED

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 281

RESIDENT FARM SUPERVISOR available spring-fall. Start-ups. Diversification. Succession. Sales, purchasing and shop experience.

Ranch. Nursery. Vegetable. Greenhouse builder. Fair Spanish. Bob Crocker 604-842-2378.

182

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

Prompt Delivery Available

www.paintspecial.com

Meadows Landscape Supply Ltd.

604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley

7 Days / Week

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

338

mariescustomized cleaning@gmail.com 604-467-1118

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

EAGLE ROOFING

DESIGN

Tar & Gravel D Asphalt D Interlocking shingles D Torch-on Membrane D Laminated shingles

Interlawn Landscape Services Commercial / Res. 604-356-9273

MISC SERVICES

778-231-9675, 778-231-9147

Leo: 604-657-2375 / 604-462-8620

257

DRYWALL

CASCADE DRYWALL. Res / Comm Drywall, taping, text. ceilings, t-bar. steel stud. Call Rob 604-218-2396.

260

ELECTRICAL

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

275

FLOOR REFINISHING/ INSTALLATIONS 604-618-6401 Marcel

Ceramic Tiles, Hardwood Laminate Guaranteed work, Free Estimate.

281

GARDENING

PLUMBING

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

UNIQUE CONCRETE

NO JOB TOO SMALL Serving Lower Mainland 25 Years! *Prepare *Form *Place *Finish *Granite & Interlocking Block Walls *Stairs *Driveways *Exposed Aggregate *Stamped Concrete. *Interlocking Bricks *Sod Placement EXCELLENT REF’S -WCB Insured

9Dump Site Now Open9

All types of Roofing Repairs Free Estimates

SBroken Concrete RocksS $24.00 Per Metric Ton SMud - Dirt - Sod - ClayS $24.00 Per Metric Ton GrassSBranchesSLeavesSWeeds $59.00 Per Ton

Meadows Landscape Supply

604-467-6065

356

RUBBISH REMOVAL

604-465-1311

320

MOVING & STORAGE

PETS

in need of caring homes!

All cats are spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed.

Visit us at:

fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977 COLLIE Doodle pups born Oct 17.

Mom is a Rough Collie (45 lbs) & dad is a small Standard Poodle (50 lbs). Both have health clearances (eyes, hips, elbows). 2 Very curly males avail, 1 black & 1 unique blue merle. Intelligent, gentle, easy to train, good with children & animals, low to no shed. Similar in looks & in nature to the Golden Doodle. We are a 4H (agility, obedience, showmanship) family. Please consider the time & commitment needed to raise a dog. Pups will have 1st shots and deworming. Ready Dec. 12, Mission $950. 604.820.4827

AVAILABLE NOW 1 & 2 BDRM SUITES

Heat, hot water & parking.

Close to stores & schools.

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING

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

Best in every way! 604-721-4555.

560

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

ALMOST NEW scooter with top & basket, $2000. Walker w/seat, $100. After 5 pm 604-463-7273 or 604-551-9558.

RESTLESS LEG Syndrome & Leg Cramps? Fast Relief In One Hour.

Sleep At Night. Proven For Over 32 Years. www.allcalm.com Mon-Fri 8-4 EST 1-800-765-8660.

604-537-4140

RESORT VILLAGE of Candle Lake, SK. Newly Renovated Restaurant on a .47 Acre Lot 2nd Floor residential, 3 bedrooms. Sale incl: Land, Building, Equipment, Business. 306-929-4999.

MIRACLE MOVING

JUNK REMOVAL By RECYCLE-IT! 604.587.5865

359 SAND, GRAVEL & TOPSOIL

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

TOPSOIL

SCREENED TOPSOIL MUSHROOM MANURE BARK MULCH 604-467-3003

www.jonesbroscartageltd.com

99

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

748 SHARED ACCOMMODATION

374

TREE SERVICES

Central Maple Ridge house or apt to shr, all utils inc. Nr amen & WCE $500. Avail. now. 778-689-8424

Maple Ridge

749

1 & 2 Bdrms from $682, $830 and $880 & renovated suite with dishwasher $45. extra.

Clean, Spacious Includes heat, hot water & parking Seniors discount 21387 Dewdney Trunk Rd

STORAGE

Pitt Meadows Marina 14179 Reichenback Rd Moorage Rental Year or Semi-annual Outdoor Storage Available Starting At $30/month for Boats, RV’s, Cars, Trucks & Trailers

(604)466-5799

Launch Ramp with 3 lines and ample parking for tracks and trailers

Onsite Manager

604.465.7713

604-353-9836

Vacant Manufactured Home Pad in 55+ Mission retirement park, for new SRI single wide. From $69,888. Chuck 604-830-1960

PORT COQUITLAM

1 bdrm suite ~ $775 2 bdrm suite ~ $925

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

Derek Manor

S Includes heat/hot water S 1.5 blocks to various bus stops S 2 blocks to Safeway/medical S City park across street S Gated parking and Elevator S Adult oriented building S References required CALL FOR APPOINTMENT

604-464-3550

2048 Manning Ave. Port Coquitlam

SENIORS DISCOUNT

604-941-5452; 604-944-7889

1/2 month Rent Free Ask manager for details.

Impeccably Clean!

AVAILABLE NOW Maple Ridge 1 Bdrm apts $750 2 Bdrm apts $800

Incl heat, hot water & parking.

Close to stores and Schools.

Good Apartment Sizes Heat SH/W S Parking 1 Bedroom ~ $795/mo.

No Pets ~ Avail. Dec. 15

Ref.s & Credit check req’d MAPLE RIDGE

1 & 2 Bdrms available $825/mo & $925/mo

Great Location

Queen Anne Apts.

* Renovated Suites * *Large *Clean *Very Quiet

Near Shopping & Amenities.

SENIOR’S DISCOUNT

604-463-2236 604-463-7450

12186-224 St, Maple Ridge Certified Crime Free Buildings

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Hardwood floors, adult oriented, heat, h/w & cable incl’d, f/p, Approved pets only.

Criminal Record check may be req.

Resident Manager Onsite Now with SENIORS DISCOUNT Under New Management

Any project,

604 - 720 - 2009

ROOM SPECIAL

Call 604-467-3944

Maple Ridge Swan Court Apartments

and Hydro

615 COMMERCIAL PROPERTY

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

Ask about our

22222 Lougheed Hwy., Maple Ridge Inquire in person between 9am - 3pm or

752

MAPLE RIDGE West side. 1 Level lower unit townhouse. 1 Bdrm +den or 2 Bdrm. Close to transit, walk to shopping, banking, etc. Age restricted over 45 complex. Totally reno’d with newer appli’s. NS/NP. Photos avail upon request. $1000/mo +utils Call 604-838-4434 or email: 77darrell@gmail.com 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

SUNRISE 22292 122nd Avenue (604)349-5982 SORRENTO 22260 122nd Avenue (604)319-9341

TOWNHOUSES

TRANSPORTATION 845

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

The Scrapper

709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL PORT COQUITLAM, 1500 - 3000 sq ft. Ground floor commercial area.

Facing onto city park. 1 blk from Lougheed/ Shaughnessy intersection. Call 604-464-3550.

741

OFFICE/RETAIL

Includes: Heat, Hot Water

REAL ESTATE

LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE

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

New SRI *1296 sq/ft Double wide $94,888. *New SRI 14’ wide $69,888. Repossessed mobile homes, manufactured homes & modulars. Chuck 604-830-1960.

MISC. FOR SALE

STEEL BUILDINGS...”REALLY BIG SALE!” All steel building models and sizes. Plus extra savings. Buy now and we will store until spring.

Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422 www.pioneersteel.ca

AFFORDABLE MOVING

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

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

Haney Motor Hotel

MAPLE COURT I

22423 121st Ave 604-467-4894

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

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

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

~We accept Visa & Mastercard~

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

FEED & HAY

CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION

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

317

456

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

* We do Move-outs * Chemical Free

CONCRETE & PLACING

$75 OFF 1ST MONTH

Glenwood Manor Apartments

1ST cut Alberta Timothy Hay for sale in Pitt Meadows. 60 lb. bales.

Good protein, good fibre, low sugar, and great for horses and all livestock. $12.00 per bale. 604 505 4087

ROOMS FOR RENT

Rooms from $445/mo. Fully Furn, weekly maid service, cable TV, private bath, on bus route, 5/min walk to commuter rail.

22437 121st Ave 604-467-0715

2 TINY female hand raised puppies, Yorkie-X. Asking $800.

604-820-8263 or 604-300-3519.

#1 IN RATES & SERVICE. Lic’d/Ins. LOCAL Plumber. Plugged drains, renos etc. Chad 1-877-861-2423

Detailed House Cleaning

746

1/2 month Rent Free Ask manager for details.

477

HOME REPAIRS

312 MAINTENANCE SERVICES

APARTMENT/CONDO

SENIORS DISCOUNT

FEEDER HAY $180 per ton in 3 x 4 square bales. Delivery avail. Sawdust & Shavings. 1- (250)838-6630

604-618-6401 Marcel Repairs, Maintenance, Renovation Guaranteed work, Free Estimate

CLEANING SERVICES

RENTALS

MAPLE RIDGE

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

1989 14x70 in Ruskin MHP. Fam./Pet ok. $39,900 w/$575pad Parial view. Chuck 604-830-1960

NORTHSTARS PAINTING www.northstars-painting.com Master Painters at Students Rates.

We will BEAT any Qualified Quotes.

778.245.9069

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

HERFORT CONCRETE

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

706

PETS

288

FREE ESTIMATES

HOMES WANTED

RENTALS

MAPLE COURT II

Full Service Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service.

Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area.

1-800-573-2928

F All types of concrete work F F Re & Re F Forming F Site prep FDriveways FExposed FStamped F Bobcat Work F WCB Insured

627

WE BUY HOMES BC

Gutter Cleaning & Repairs. (Res. & Strata). Prompt Service. Window Cleaning & Pressure Washing.

Grants Home Maint. 604-936-2808.

287

242

REAL ESTATE

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

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

. Expert Power Washing. Gutters cleaned & repaired. www.expertpowerwashing. Mike, 604-961-1280

CHRISTMAS SPECIAL

TREE SERVICES

3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour

meadowslandscapesupply.com

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

236

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PAINT SPECIAL

(604)465-1311

FINANCIAL SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

Running this ad for 10yrs

9 Bark Mulch 9 Lawn & Garden Soil 9 Drain Gravel 9 Lava Rock 9 River Rock 9Pea Gravel

PERSONAL SERVICES

Are You $10K Or More In Debt?

DebtGo can help reduce a significant portion of your debt load.

Call now and see if you qualify.

1-800-351-1783

GARDENING

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

Find all the help you need in the Home Services section

Maple Ridge Office & Retail Space

Unbelievable Rates, Starting at $495/month.

Various sizes 320sf. - 2000sf.

Various downtown locations.

Updated and well maintained.

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

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

Rick Medhurst Royal LePage Realty

604-463-3000

706

APARTMENT/CONDO

706

APARTMENT/CONDO

2BR apts - Bright & Large Central Coquitlam Co-op AND Seniors Only Building $826/mo. No subsidy.

Close to transit, schools & shops

Sandy 604 945 5864 sandy@terramanagement.ca

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®The Hyundai names, logos, product names, feature names, images and slogans are trademarks owned by Hyundai Auto Canada Corp. ‡Cash price of $12,959/$24,859/$31,894 available on all remaining new in stock 2015 Elantra L 6-speed Manual/2015 Santa Fe Sport 2.4L FWD/2015 Genesis Coupe 3.8 GT 6-speed Manual models. Prices include Delivery and Destination charges of $1,595/$1,795/$1,695. Prices exclude registration, insurance, PPSA, fees, levies, license fees, applicable taxes and dealer admin. fees of up to $499. Fees may vary by dealer. Delivery and Destination charge includes freight, P.D.E. and a full tank of gas. †Finance offers available O.A.C. from Hyundai Financial Services based on a new 2014 Accent 4 Door L 6-speed manual/2015 Sonata GL Auto with an annual finance rate of 0% for 96 months. Weekly payments are $33/$59. $0 down payment required. Cost of Borrowing is $0. Finance offers include Delivery and Destination of $1,595/$1,695. Finance offers excludes registration, insurance, PPSA, fees, levies, license fees, applicable taxes and dealer admin. fees of up to $499. Fees may vary by dealer. Financing example: 2014 Accent 4 Door L 6-speed manual for $13,744 at 0% per annum equals $33 weekly for 96 months for a total obligation of $13,744. $0 down payment required. Cash price is $13,744. Cost of Borrowing is $0. Example price includes Delivery and Destination of $1,595. Example price excludes registration, insurance, PPSA, fees, levies, license fees, applicable taxes and dealer admin. fees of up to $499. Fees may vary by dealer. ΔLeasing offers available O.A.C. from Hyundai Financial Services based on a new 2015 Genesis Sedan 3.8L Premium with an annual lease rate of 0.9%. Bi-weekly lease payment of $299 for a 24-month walk-away lease. Down Payment of $0 and first monthly payment required. Total lease obligation is $15,548. Lease offers include Delivery and Destination of $1,995, fees, levies, and all applicable charges. Lease offers exclude registration, insurance, PPSA, license fees and dealer admin. fees of up to $499. Fees may vary by dealer. $0 security deposit on all models. 20,000 km allowance per year applies. Additional charge of $0.25/km. Delivery and Destination charge includes freight, P.D.E. and a full tank of gas. The 24-Month Test Drive package is only available on the 2015 Genesis Sedan 3.8L Premium. The 24-Month Test Drive package includes a no charge Hyundai Schedule Maintenance Plan with an approximate retail value of $700. Visit www.hyundaicanada.com or your local Hyundai dealer for details. The Hyundai Schedule Maintenance Plan for the Genesis Sedan 3.8L Premium includes scheduled items such as replacement engine oil and filter changes, tire rotation, inspections for brake pads and rotors, front and rear brakes servicing, replacement engine air cleaner filter and add of fuel additive. Service or repairs not covered by the plan are the customer’s responsibility, even if additional services are recommended by the dealer or revealed by vehicle inspections covered by the Hyundai Schedule Maintenance Plan. Please consult your vehicle’s scheduled maintenance guide for factory-recommended service intervals. The 24-Month Test Drive package includes a no charge Hyundai Excess Wear Protection Plan (EWP) with an approximate retail value of $500. Visit www.hyundaicanada.com or your local Hyundai dealer for details. The EWP Plan provides coverage for up to $3,500 in relation to claims made regarding certain excess wear and tear repairs and certain part replacements. Claims may only be submitted when the customer returns the vehicle at the end of the lease term. Customer must pay a $50.00 deductible for any claim made, which is due at the return of vehicle at the end of the lease term. The EWP Plan does not waive excess kilometre charges over 1,000km. The EWP Plan does not repair vehicles or reimburse customer for repairs. Damage resulting from mechanical/electrical breakdown is not covered by the EWP Plan. The EWP Plan excludes vehicles used for commercial purposes. Coverage under the EWP Plan is subject to terms and conditions. Any applicable charges that are beyond the EWP Plan limits will be charged to the customer. ΩPrice adjustments are calculated against the vehicle’s starting price. Price adjustments of up to $4,635/$3,835/$7,000 available on in stock 2015 Elantra L 6-speed manual/2015 Santa Fe Sport 2.4L FWD/2015 Genesis Coupe 3.8 GT 6-speed Manual. Price adjustments applied before taxes. Offer cannot be combined or used in conjunction with any other available offers. Offer is non-transferable and cannot be assigned. No vehicle trade-in required. Prices of models shown: 2015 Elantra L 6-speed Manual/2015 Santa Fe Sport 2.0T Limited AWD/2014 Accent 4 Door GLS Auto/2015 Sonata Sport 2.0T/2015 Genesis Coupe 3.8L GT Auto/2015 Genesis 5.0 Ultimate are $27,244/$41,444/$20,744/$32,694/$28,580/$63,995/$40,694. Delivery and Destination charges of $1,595/$1,795/$1,595/$1,695/$1,995/$1,695 Prices exclude registration, insurance, PPSA, fees, levies, license fees, applicable taxes and dealer admin. fees of up to $499. Fees may vary by dealer. ΔThe Hyundai Accent/Elantra received the lowest number of problems per 100 vehicles among small/compact cars in the proprietary J.D. Power 2014 Initial Quality StudySM (IQS). Study based on responses from 86,118 new-vehicle owners, measuring 239 models and measures opinions after 90 days of ownership. Propriety study results are based on experiences and perceptions of owners surveyed in February-May 2014. Your experiences may vary. Visit jdpower.com. Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA’s) New Car Assessment Program (www.SaferCar.gov). ‡† ΩOffers available for a limited time and subject to change or cancellation without notice. Dealer may sell for less. Inventory is limited, dealer order may be required. Visit www.hyundaicanada.com or see dealer for complete details. ††Hyundai’s Comprehensive Limited Warranty coverage covers most vehicle components against defects in workmanship under normal use and maintenance conditions

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