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The New Westminster hospital was one of five stops from Nanaimo to Surrey Memorial to visit kids and drop off presents.

Too swamped to chime in on red-tape study Planning dept. says would’ve taken five days to gather information for home builders report Grant Granger

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New Westminster didn’t participate in a study on streamlining municipal townhouse development approvals and lowering fees because its planning department was too busy.

Getting to Groundbreaking was a study done by the Greater

Vancouver Home Builders getting rid of inefficiencies,” said Association (GVHBA) with the GVHBA president Bob de Wit. help of the Urban Development But while researchers managed Institute and SFU’s Urban Studies to get information from most program. municipalities, When it was New Westminster, released earlier this Burnaby and bev Grieve, planning month it made the Langley City we wanted our applicants case for reforms declined to to have the full attention... to streamline the participate. we’re incredibly busy. process and keep New West fees down to help planning director home builders keep pace with Bev Grieve said when the request housing demand and control prices. was made last May her department “This is about red tape and did give it some consideration. But

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“At the time we had no capacity to respond to it, we were working full out,” said Grieve.

“We literally didn’t have the staff capacity. When it came in May-June we were down a staff member. What is it you are going to spend your time on? We wanted our applicants to have the full attention … We’re not a big place. We’re incredibly busy.”

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There’s been a complete turnover in the New Westminster school district’s finance department with the retirement of Al Balanuik on Monday.

Balanuik added the secretary-treasurer duties to his assistant superintendent portfolio last year after secretarytreasurer Brian Sommerfeldt and the district parted ways in March 2013.

The district is in the midst of recovering from an accumulated deficit of almost $5 million.

The district hired former assistant secretary treasurer Sheldon Lee in June 2013 as its director of finance to help Balanuik.

Lee worked part time while also providing similar services to two other districts in the province.

District superintendent/CEO John Gaiptman said Balanuik, who was with the district for 12 years, will not receive any severance.

(Sommerfeldt received a package worth nearly $200,000 for four years of service.)

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

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NOTICE OF EASEMENT OVER HIGHWAY Pursuant to section 26 of the Community Charter, the Corporation of the City of New Westminster gives notice that it intends to grant an easement over part of the highway known as Carnarvon Street, as shown on the sketch below, for the purpose of placing a car-share vehicle parking space in connection with the mixed use commercial/residential development on the property legally described as PID: 029-288-291, Lot 1 Victoria Gardens New Westminster District Plan EPP37993. As consideration for the grant of this easement over a portion of Carnarvon Street, the owners of Lot 1 will grant to the City a statutory right of way over Lot 1 for parking car-share vehicles in connection with an authorized car-sharing program.

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Two very different shows brighten the walls of the New Westminster Public Library in December.

Named in honour of Rudolph, the most famous reindeer of all, Operation Red Nose provides free rides to drivers and their passengers who are impaired or too tired to drive home during the holiday season.

On the Ramp, Piroja Amrolia and Zenobia Turnbull present their show Stored Memories. In their statement, the artists explain that our minds store everything we have every sensed. While our active memory has long put them aside, it just takes something minor to trigger them - a fleeting image on the street, one outburst of laughter, a spike in temperature, the smell of fresh rain, a singular gesture. A host of memories welcome or not, rush back. Their paintings for this show, mainly watercolour and with some oil, pastel and acrylic, have been inspired by these offbeat, unprovoked memories.

In the Reference Department is Moments Captured on Canvas, the black and white, and colour photographs of Douglas Dorsett. Billed by the Guardian Newspaper in London as one of the top urban photographers in the world to follow on Instagram, Dorsett is described as a high contrast urban photographer and is drawn to empty streets on dreary mornings. From vibrant front doors to lonely walks in the rain, his photographs are striking.

How it works: From November 28 to December 31 (Fridays, Saturdays and New Year’s Eve), if you’ve been drinking or are too tired to drive home, call 1-877-604-NOSE and a team of three Operation Red Nose volunteers will help you get home safely.

One volunteer will drive your vehicle, a second volunteer will navigate, and a third volunteer will follow in an escort vehicle to pick up the two volunteers once they drop you off.

Donations to Operation Red Nose are gratefully accepted and help fund local youth sports and other not-for-profit organizations.

Visit operationnezrouge.com/en/region/new-westminster for more info.

The art can be viewed at any time during library open hours.

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Preventative focus at one-stop shop Red tape ⫸

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various disciplines of preventative care because Allana Polo doesn’t she was frustrated having have a map to the mythical to refer her patients to fountain of youth. further care all over But the naturopathic the Lower Mainland. doctor is confident Now, with all those patients at her new Polo disciplines in one spot, Health + Longevity there’s a consistency and Centre on Columbia Street continuity of care. will be able to live longer That means a and healthier by practising consultation can last up a little preventative to an hour instead of medicine. the usual seven-minute Polo has pulled together duration for a standard 15 holistic practitioners in visit to the doctor’s office, her new clinic at the foot said Polo. of the old Westminster All the practitioners MARIO BARTEL/NEWSLEADER Trust Building to provide meet regularly to discuss Allana Polo peeks out from an infrared sauna that is used for detoxification and to treat pain at her a sort of one-stop-shop the care regimes of their new holistic health centre on Columbia Street. for people seeking to stop common patients. medical issues before they “It’s mind and body become problems. to deal with chronic joint and She said it’s part of a greater medicine,” said Polo. “We’re They’re doctors, clinicians, nerve pain, and detoxification. attention people are paying to composed of hundreds of counsellors and acupuncturists.

There’s even a pharmacy on site. the things they eat, where their systems. It’s like peeling an Their expertise includes antiPolo said preventative food comes from, and the impact onion.” aging medicine, women’s and medicine is gaining traction as lifestyle choices have on their • The Polo Health + Longevity men’s health issues, colon people become “fed up” with overall health.

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“Al was very hard working.

He was very proud of the job that he did and an extremely well liked individual. He will be missed by his colleagues who so enjoyed working with him,” said Gaiptman.

Board chair Jonina Campbell said Balanuik will continue to be involved in education with projects he’s already been working on.

“We’re very grateful for his service. He wore many different hats, and was willing to take on

any job we asked. We’re grateful,” said Campbell. “Al always has lots on the go. Now he’ll be finding more time to work on those projects.”

Assistant secretary-treasurer Kevin Lorenz, recently hired from the Vernon school district, is now the district’s acting secretary treasurer.

Monday was not only the day Balanuik retired, it was also the first day of work for new director of financial services James Pocher. His previous post was as assistant secretary treasurer for the Okanagan Similkameen

school district based in Oliver.

That means there’s been an entire turnover of financial staff since Gaiptman arrived in February after retiring as superintendent/CEO of the Greater Victoria school district.

His predecessor was John Woudzia, who took a job with Vancouver Community College a year ago.

“We have two very experienced people. Both of them have had experience as associate secretary treasurer,” said Gaiptman. “I am very confident they will be able to handle the duties of finance in

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the school district.”

Having Lorenz start while Balanuik was still around was beneficial, said Campbell.

Janet Grant is the acting associate superintendent.

She and Sandra Pace had been the district’s directors of instruction.

Pace recently retired but hasn’t been replaced.

Another recent hire, said Gaiptman, was Chris Nicholson as the district vice principal of student services.

He replaces another retiring employee, Diane Halkett.

De Wit admitted the study was less relevant in New West, Burnaby and Langley City because there isn’t as much focus on townhouses in those municipalities.

According to the study, townhouses made up only 10 per cent of completed residential development in New Westminster from 2011 to 2013.

Apartment housing was by far the lion’s share, at 71 per cent, while single-family detached housing was 18 per cent.

The other one per cent was semi-detached housing.

Grieve said most of New West’s townhouses are concentrated in Queensborough.

“That’s not the best place to do a comparison (of fees) because it’s in a flood plain and that affects costs. If you’re comparing across the region, even home builders will say, it is a bit of an outlier,” said Grieve.

However, New Westminster wouldn’t mind more medium-density housing like townhouses.

Most of those being proposed for the city’s mainland are part of the podium for residential towers.

Mayor Jonathan Coté said he’d like to see more townhouses in New West.

“It’s something that needs to be addressed in our official community plan (OCP) review as being an option. We do not have very much of it in New Westminster,” said Coté.

He added the OCP review should determine what areas of the city would be appropriate for townhouse development.

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Poll shows slim lead for transportation tax Tepid Yes support, distrust of TransLink strong for No voters

Anger and lack of trust with TransLink are a major factor for opponents, the results showed, with 71 per cent of No Jeff Nagel voters saying they do not have Black Press confidence in the transportation A poll of Metro agency to properly deliver the Vancouverites gives the Yes promised projects. campaign a slim early lead A similar number suggested in the upcoming referendum TransLink should instead find on raising the sales tax 0.5 other ways to fund transit per cent within the expansion and 60 per cent region to fund transit suspect the regional sales and transportation tax, once created, would upgrades. climb higher.

The Insights West Supporters said they poll found 52 per cent were voting Yes because of respondents would of the need to address meredith probably or definitely traffic congestion and vote Yes, while 39 per service problems in the cent would vote No. Nine per region, and said the promise of cent were undecided or won’t independent audits on how the vote. new money is spent will increase But Mario Canseco of transparency.

Insights West said there were Canseco sees more potential more definite No voters (24 per for a No campaign that cent) than definite Yes voters hammers TransLink’s failures (18 per cent), suggesting more to gain ground than for Yes entrenched opposition and less support to firm up and grow. enthusiastic support.

“The No side is motivated “Support is very soft at this mainly by a high level of point,” Canseco said. “That is disagreement with the way very, very problematic for the TransLink operates. That is very, Yes side.” very tough to change.”

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He said mayors and other Yes campaigners are left promoting the promised upgrades and telling voters “You may be angry with the way TransLink was run or the difficulties on SkyTrain but if you vote No we get nothing.”

Mayors last Thursday unveiled the proposed PST hike to raise $250 million a year to fund – with federal and provincial contributions – a $7.5-billion expansion.

SFU marketing professor Lindsay Meredith said TransLink is a stained brand and agreed anger over TransLink salaries and SkyTrain shutdowns is a strong threat to the Yes side.

“From a marketing stand point, they’ve run it into the ground so many ways I’ve lost count,” he said. “It’s hard to get out of that hole once you’ve dug down so deep.”

The poll also asked what new tax would be the best method to pay for the new projects.

Thirty per cent agreed it was the proposed PST hike of 0.5 per cent and 39 per cent weren’t sure.

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Cell phone searching The Supreme Court of Canada has ruled, in a split vote, that police don’t need a search warrant to look at the contents of an arrest suspect’s cell phone.

Officers have to meet several conditions first, including taking detailed notes on how they searched and what they found.

This is a major issue of privacy.

Historically, police have had the right, during an arrest, to search a person’s purse or carry bag for evidence related to a suspected crime, or for weapons.

A cell phone could be a weapon, as seen with the Boston Marathon bombings.

And one could contain information compromising public safety, or be used to evade law enforcement.

But should cell phones, or any mobile digital device be an exception to those historical rules?

According to the Supreme Court decision, prompt access to a cell phone could help locate an accomplice to a crime or preserve evidence that would be otherwise lost.

Only recent e-mails, texts, photos and the call log will be available, according to the majority judges.

The minority, however, felt that cell phones are different than carry bags and should be treated differently.

They are computers, and search warrants are required to check those in homes. Cell phones contain vast amounts of personal information, which is why they have password access.

Section 8 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms provides everyone in Canada with protection against unreasonable search and seizure.

The Canadian Civil Liberties Association is correct in this case, that because the capacity to discover private information on a cell phone is so much greater than if being frisked, a warrantless search is unreasonable.

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Thankless tasks in age of entitlement I’d like to think my mother raised me right (and I’m sure she’d like to think so, too).

I use my manners, hold the door open for others, chew with my mouth closed… and so on.

But a recent, brief conversation between a few Vancouver radio personalities got me thinking.

One told her co-hosts about her experience picking up something that a stranger in line in front of her had dropped.

The stranger, she said, simply took the rescued item back and carried on with her business – no nod, no smile and not a word to indicate the effort was even remotely appreciated.

Bothered by the indifference, when the host got to the front of the line she mentioned the incident to the store clerk – who asked if she had done the deed to be thanked.

It’s an interesting question: Do people do good deeds just to be thanked? A better question, I think, is: Why would anyone not say thank you for a good deed done? It’s not a difficult thing to

Tracy Holmes do, and it can just as instantly brighten the giver’s day as much as the deed did the recipient’s.

Or have we simply come to take the goodwill of others for granted?

Perhaps the recipient cited by the DJ was simply having a tough day; at the end of her rope, even. Let’s face it, few, if any, of the people we see every day – be they strangers, acquaintances, colleagues or close friends and family – are sailing through life carefree. Some are carrying seemingly insurmountable burdens, and at this expectationfilled time of year, the weight of those only increases.

Perhaps the response can be traced back to the notion that people learn what they live, and

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live what they learn.

A child raised in an unchecked atmosphere of entitlement, for example, will most likely grow into an entitled adult; someone who believes they simply deserve things – things I’d like to think the majority of people realize come at a cost, not on a platter.

Oft-quoted statistics also point to a pattern that abusive adults are commonly found to have themselves been abused as children.

Is it reasonable, then, to presume that those who don’t say thank you were never thanked themselves?

I can relate to the DJ’s discomfort with her good deed going unacknowledged, and I’m sure I’m not alone.

I’m not saying I’m a chronic do-gooder – far from it, in fact (sorry, Mom).

But I do believe that most people who do good deeds of any nature do so simply because it feels right.

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feel good. And who can simply stand back and watch, or keep walking, as someone nearby scrambles to recover a stack of papers they inadvertently dropped?

For many, it’s just secondnature to lend a hand, not to mention good karma.

No doubt, there will always be people who, for whatever reason, neglect, forget or outright refuse to say thank you.

But I’m hopeful that doesn’t deter those who do the deeds that warrant the appreciation from continuing their good-neighbour behaviour.

Just because a good deed may appear to go unnoticed, it doesn’t mean it hasn’t made someone’s day a little better, whether they realize it right away or somewhere down the road.

And maybe, just maybe, it will change their course the next time an opportunity to help out arises.

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It is not my intention to question the experiences of Lee Smith, owner of Blood & Iron, or his students. That said, my experience, and my wife’s, has been very different.

The Internet informs me that Russell House opened Jan. 22, 2010, which is 1,786 days ago at the time of this writing.

Conservatively speaking, I’d estimate my wife and I have walked by Russell House a thousand times each since then—on our way from our residence and back.

That would be at least 4,000 passings between us, without a single incident.

Mark Grant New Westminster

For 43 years the Lookout Emergency Aid Society has worked to end homelessness within Metro Vancouver. Our very first shelter guests were older men, typically chronic alcoholics, who were World War II veterans suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.

Homelessness has changed dramatically over the last four decades but those we serve continue to be individuals who fall through the cracks and are society’s forgotten. For today’s homeless in Metro Vancouver and New Westminster, poverty is the number one reason they are without a home.

Another interesting fact: When the Lookout Society was founded, we operated just three beds. Today we house more than 1,100 people each night in Vancouver, New Westminster, the North Shore, Surrey and Burnaby. To house this many people, Lookout Society operates 27 buildings, including Russell House on Carnarvon.

In each of these cities, we work hand in hand with governments, residents and businesses to develop a facility that serves our shelter guests and tenants, as well as the local community. We have and always will be a partner with our neighbours, working alongside them for mutual benefit.

Many of our buildings, we are happy to say, operate virtually invisible to the public. Our best practices involve creating a community within each building and then extending that into the surrounding neighbourhoods.

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Mr. Smith, you really might want to consider having conversations with your neighbours. Having a business named Blood & Iron Martial Arts that teaches combat using long and broad swords, knifes and armour may not be a fit for my neighbourhood.

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Re: Carnarvon Street businesses and residents complain of abuse (NewsLeader, Dec. 12) Lee Smith, who operates Blood & Iron Martial Arts, is quoted as saying “threats of violence from drug dealers and criminals are frequent enough that it has become almost a running joke amongst the senior students.”

The story says he believes these criminal types are related to, or coming from Russell House across Carnarvon Street from his shop.

My first thoughts were how excited I was when the old “Mugs & Jugs” was finally gone from my neighbourhood. I live just down Carnarvon Street. I then thought about how much better the neighbourhood has gotten with services providers like Lookout Society now operating here. This is not their first building in my neighbourhood with supported housing for residents who need support.

The people that live on Carnarvon and in the Downtown are some of the best folks I know, and I can say that because my neighbours talk to each other.

We encourage and want dialogue with our neighbours, including those that live in Russell House or the halfway house run by Genesis Society.

Scared to walk past Russell House? Never. Nor am I scared to walk by the Union Gospel Mission, Purpose Society or any other group that supports our citizens. They are all no more than a block off Carnarvon.

We are a community, Mr. Smith. We work on our problems as a community.

When Genesis Society started discussions that they wanted to take two old houses on Carnarvon and convert them to housing for people with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, I was concerned. These are folks with a lot of disadvantage and was there a risk to my family if they were to go ahead with the plan?

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The latest Anvil Centre New Media Gallery exhibition Biometric opened recently.

Biometric links portraiture and the science and practice of biometrics and its technologies.

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easy to fall into a bad cycle.”

Chow said we’re conditioned to spend money. Shopping is pleasurable. Never more so than during the Christmas season; gifts make people happy.

“It strokes your ego,” said Chow.

But not managing expectations and exceeding a budget can bring dire consequences.

“Credit can be a short-term fix,” said Chow. “But like most things in life, it will only get worse.”

Chow said most people with debt

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But his cautionary words would clamp shut the wallets of even the most frenzied Christmas shoppers.

Chow is a trustee in bankruptcy for BDO Canada. He’s the guy people get sent to see when they’ve spent too much money and can Kelly Chow, bankruptcy trustee no longer pay their bills. Credit cards divorce the pain of spending with the pleasure of buying. It makes it easy to fall Unfortunately, into a bad cycle. said Chow, the weeks and months after the holiday buying binge are often his busiest. problems will do anything they According to the Bank of can to avoid a meeting with him, Montreal, Canadians will spend an including accumulating even more average of $1,517 this Christmas, debt. a lot of it on credit. That will “We’re like the undertakers of be added on to the $20,000 the the economy,” said Chow. “Nobody average Canadian already owes, not wants to see an undertaker.” including their mortgage.

To avoid that fate, Chow has When those credit card bills start several simple suggestions: arriving in January’s mail, it can be • Resist online shopping. It’s too a tipping point for some, said Chow. easy and makes the consequences of They make the minimum monthly that spending seem too remote. payment and figure they’re on top of • Track income and expenses. things. They start using credit cards Spend only cash you have on hand. to pay off other credit cards, or they Debt is like spending your future. borrow against the equity they’ve • Make a budget for holiday accumulated in their house. spending, and stick to it. Chow said But there’s a price to be paid for a good way to start is by examining such bad habits, said Chow. Often “needs and wants.” that’s an appointment with him.

• Be open and frank about money.

“Credit cards divorce the pain “The money discussion should of spending with the pleasure of not be taboo at any time of year,” buying,” said Chow. “It makes it said Chow.

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More Murano sizzle for your money sized people mover gets a lot of When the original Nissan attention. The bold front design Murano was introduced in now incorporates the headlamp 2002, it was one of a number treatment that will start to of car-based crossover vehicles migrate across its that helped build other vehicles, like the mid-size family the new Maxima SUV category. coming soon. The What that original wedge shaped model had was look is referred to a unique take on as a boomerang design that made it stand out from the I believe that this and it is mimicked in the rear lights crowd. Here we are new product has an as well. Both the in 2015 and Nissan front and rear wants to recapture even larger possible some of that origi- market than just baby have LED accents and the main nal sizzle with this boomers. headlamps are third generation Zack Spencer LED on the top Murano. With a trim levels. The bold, eye-popping other design highlight is the design that looks like nothing on roof, that looks like it is floatthe road, this latest model has a ing thanks to a blacked out rear sharper price, an upscale interior windows and roof pillars. This and refined ride that Nissan design also features curvaceous believes will appeal to the baby rear hips, making the design boomers this vehicle is targeted modern and stylish. Now sold at. After spending a very full as front wheel drive (FWD) or day driving around California’s all-wheel drive (AWD), and Napa valley, I believe that this priced from $29,998, the Murano new product has an even larger is an option for many potential possible market than just baby buyers. It is too bad that only the boomers. top Platinum model comes with Looks 20-inch wheels, all the other trim Since the 2015 Nissan Murano levels are fitted with 18-inch is just about to hit dealership wheels. floors, the Napa region was the first in North America to get to Inside see it. By the reaction from other The interior is a reason that drivers on the road, this midmany people will consider this

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Power: 3.5L V6 with 260hp Fill-up: 11.2L/8.3L/100km (city/highway) Sticker price: $29,998$43,498 but when pushed it can take a while to wake the car up. To get around this there are now set shift points in the CVT that can be accessed through the transmission’s manual mode. It would be better to have a sport setting for the CVT but it isn’t offered.

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The packaging of the 2015 Murano is very good, Zack Spencer says, but offers value and comfort too. product, not just affluent baby boomers. The design is simple but looks upmarket; the Murano might be an alternative to buying a Lexus RX350, for less money, or a young family wanting something more upscale than a compact SUV, for not much more money. The dash and surrounding materials all looks first rate.

The trim that looks like wood isn’t, rather a plastic that mimics wood but some might think it feels cheap but it certainly looks good. The base $29,998 (FWD) S-Trim isn’t base at all thanks to heated front seats, Bluetooth,

navigation, backup camera and satellite radio. The next model up is the $32,998 (FWD) SV and it adds a power driver’s seat, huge moon roof, a power lift gate and heated steering wheel.

There is also the $38,398 (AWD) SL that includes leather seats, Bose stereo and more or the top $43,498 (AWD) platinum that amps up the goodies to include heated rear seats, cooled front seats, 20-inch wheels and a host of safety features.

Drive The 260hp 3.5L V6 engine is a

carry over from the last model but the body of the new Murano is 66kg lighter. This and a modified continuously variable transmission (CVT) helps to improve fuel economy to 11.2L/100km in the city and 8.3L/100km on the highway, using the new, stricter fuel ratings for 2015. The tuning of the Murano is very relaxed, almost luxury-like. The steering is very easy to operate; some might find it too light. The pace at which the CVT works is very subdued, meaning the car wants to be in the low RPM range to help extract the best economy

Overall the packaging of the 2015 Murano is very good. The interior has plenty of room for the front and rear passengers and the seats are comfortable.

The cargo area is very big and the square shape of the hatch makes loading easier. This product should be attractive to buyers of compact SUVs that want more room and V6 power for just slightly more. Shoppers of premium brands who want a refined ride and interior for less money should consider the higher trim levels. This new Murano will certainly get attention for its exterior styling, but dig deeper there is more to this product than just an attractive look, there is value and comfort that is available to a wide range of potential buyers.

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Getting stuck in a friend’s snow-covered driveway can be embarrassing, getting stuck on the side of a lonely highway is far more serious!

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Ice Windshield Cover ($9.99) is an inexpensive investment.

A hook system secures it inside the car, however, users do complain about it flapping in strong winds.

You may also consider upgrading your current headlights to SilverStar Ultra Lights ($59.99).

They promise up to 50 percent brighter light with up to 40 percent more downroad illumination than standard halogen lights.

New wiper blades can also make a big improvement in driver vision and a set of Bosch Icon Wipers cost from $24.99 to $25.99.

This premium dual-rubber synthetic product claims to last 40 per cent longer than other blades.

If you have a fear of running out of fuel, or a friend who does it regularly or you simply want a peace-ofmind back-up supply of gas for a long driving trip, Spare Fuel ($19.99) is a non-flammable gasoline derivative that is safe to store in the trunk.

It’s safe to use in all engines that use unleaded gasoline, comes with filler tube and it can be stored in your vehicle all-year-round.

The most common winter auto emergency is a dead battery.

Yes, you could carry a set of jumper cables and hope that you can get a boost from another vehicle, but that’s not always easy or possible.

Another solution is the Noco Genius Mini Booster, GB30 ($159.99).

It may seem a little pricey, but this compact yet surprisingly powerful lithiumion jump starter pack is mistake-proof and multifunctional. Offering 400 peak amps it can provide up to seven jump-starts on a single charge. It’s also a seven-mode LED flashlight and it can be used as a portable recharge (USB) dock for other electronic devices.

LEFT: The track grabber is easy to put on. It isn’t meant for regular driving, just to get you out when you find yourself stuck in snow or mud.

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Yes, winter weather has arrived early this year, but there are some clever new products available designed to make life with an auto less stressful and safer in sub-zero temperatures.

Ranging in price from $9.99 to $159.99 these products could also be a great Christmas gift for just about anyone who drives.

Working with its suppliers, Canadian Tire has helped develop some new auto products that address winter driving problems. They’re as basic as scratch-proof snow and ice removal tool that’s easier on your car’s paintwork to a compact and light-weight emergency traction aid that could be a life-saver.

The Garant EVA Snowbrush has a bristle-free brush with a foam head that’s less abrasive on vehicle paintwork. It addresses the negative feedback from customers about conventional snowbrushes and it’s sold in two sizes.

The 28-inch brush retails for $15.99 and the 36-inch brush retails for $19.99.

Getting stuck in a friend’s snow-covered driveway can be embarrassing, getting stuck on the side of a lonely highway is far more serious! The Trac Grabber Car Traction Aid ($39.99) is not a replacement for conventional chains, as it’s not intended for highway driving use. Easy to use and quick fitting, this traction aid is also far lighter and easier to store in a vehicle than tire chains. A truck version ($49.99) of the Trac Grabber Car Traction Aid is also available. Sold in pairs, a Trac Grabber is attached to each drive wheel, similar to a tire chain (but is much easier to use). It’s designed to supply provide enough traction to release a car (stuck in snow or mud) and get it back on the highway (where it should be removed).

Another good auto safety gift idea is the MotoMaster Eliminator Tripod Light ($29.99).

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Moments Captured on Canvas: Featuring the photographs of Douglas Dorsett, billed by the Guardian Newspaper in London as one of the top urban photographers in the world to follow on Instagram.

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Traditional Ukrainian Christmas Bake Sale: Sale of borscht, cabbage rolls, perogies, pampushky, poppy seed rolls, kolachy, pies and more.

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Christmas Belles: The Vagabond Players presents Christmas Belles, fun for the festive season by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope & Jamie Wooten, directed by Dale Kelly. It’s Christmas-time in the small town of Fayro, Texas, and the Futrelle Sisters are in turmoil. One is overdue with her second set of twins, one is in jail, and one is desperately trying to keep the Tabernacle of the Lamb’s Christmas Program from spiraling into chaos. Add in family secrets, a love-struck sheriff, an Elvis impersonator and a variety of quirky characters, and the citizens of Fayro have a Christmas pageant they’ll never forget. When: Dec. 3-20, Wednesday to Saturday, 8 p.m., Sunday matinees, 2 p.m. Where: Bernie Legge Theatre, Queen’s Park, New Westminster. Tickets: $15, Seniors/Students: $13. ($10 previews Dec. 3-5). Reservations: 604-521-0412 or reservations@vagabondplayers.ca

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* Contract Office cleaning * We Service The Lower Mainland. Investment Required. Guaranteed work.

Call Fred: 604-274-0477, www.arodal.ca

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Production Workers 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.

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

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HELP WANTED

LIFE SKILLS WORKERS Community Integration Services Society (CISS) requires: Part-time Life Skills Worker (32 hrs/wk, 1 year contract) for the Port Coquitlam program. The position will be in effect until December 31, 2015.

Casual LSW`s also required, for Monday`s, Friday`s plus 1 other day at both their Port Coquitlam and N. Vancouver programs.

Programs support adults with developmental disabilities.

Requires: related education, work/volunteer experience, current CPR/FA certificate, WHMIS certificate, valid driver’s license, driver’s abstract, reliable vehicle with seating for more than 1 passenger, business insurance with 2 million liability, computer skills and a good command of the English language. A criminal records check will be required.

Wage: $16.17/ hr + $.45/km for Society business.

Email resume to: employment@gociss.org or fax to 778-285-5520

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HELP WANTED

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JANITORS, F/T, P/T Fax resume to: 604-930-6038 or email: info@tornadobmc.com

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Port Hardy, BC. Busy GM dealership looking for two full time positions to be filled immediately.

Certified GM technician Ticketed Bodyman Very competitive pay scales, benefits, and flexible schedules.

Send resume to cory@klassengm.com

Commercial Trailer Journeyman Mechanic (Surrey Terminal) Van-Kam Freightways Ltd. requires two (2) full-time Commercial Trailer Journeyman Mechanics to work out of our Surrey Terminal located at 10155 Grace Road.

PERSONAL SERVICES 182

FINANCIAL SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 329 PAINTING & DECORATING

INCOME TAX PROBLEMS? Have you been audited, reassessed or disallowed certain claims by Canada Revenue Agency? Call Bob Allen @ 250-542-0295 35yrs. Income Tax experience, 8.5yrs. with Revenue Canada. Email: r.gallen@shaw.ca C- 250-938-1944

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

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COUNTER SALES REPRESENTATIVE This position is the primary point of contact for our customers and must provide excellent service. If you are looking for a challenging position with growth opportunities and would like to work for the “Electrical Distributor of Choice”, please visit www.ebhorsman.com for more information.

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

Running this ad for 10yrs

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

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

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

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

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

LINDEN GLEN APTS Renovated, spacious & bright 1 & 2 Bdrm units. Small pet ok.

From $850/mo incl heat & HW. Near Highgate.

TREE SERVICES

604-540-2028, 778-708-6336

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

Established in 1900, E.B. Horsman & Son is the only independently owned and operated electrical wholesaler in BC. We currently have an opening in our Richmond Branch Center for a:

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www.paintspecial.com

5329 Imperial St. Bby Auto Repair

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

shop; free standing, fncd yrd, skytrain, spray booth, hoist. 604-432-6050.

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Low Cost. Same Day. Licensed.

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

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Commercial Transport Journeyman Mechanic (Surrey Terminal)

~ Hot water tanks ~ Gasfitting/Sheet metal

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

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

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

Free est. Reasonable rates.

778-998-7505 or 604-961-7505

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

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

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

PERSONAL SERVICES FINANCIAL SERVICES

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

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

Best in every way! 604-721-4555.

Aldergrove SxS Duplex, 4 suites 8500s/f lot, full renod, new siding/ windows, rent $3400. $579K or $295K each side. 604-807-6565

AFFORDABLE MOVING

$45/Hr

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

LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE

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

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FOR SALE BY OWNER

MOVING & STORAGE

1-877-776-1660

CARS - DOMESTIC

GREAT CHRISTMAS GIFT 2005 Malibou. 75K. New brakes. $2500. Call (604)437-7309.

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS

1997 CAMRY, 4 door, 4 cyl, auto, loaded, new tires, AirCared, in mint cond. $3400 obo. 604-936-1270

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The Scrapper

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

MIRACLE MOVING 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

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

MISC. FOR SALE

HANDYMAN CONNECTION HANDYMAN CONNECTION Handyman Connection - Bonded -Renovations - Installations Repairs - 604.878.5232

604-537-4140

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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

RUBBISH REMOVAL

REAL ESTATE

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Yorkshire Terrier to re-home, 4 yr old intact female, CKC reg, champion lines, serious inquires only $1000. (604)858-9758

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

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GOLDEN DOODLE puppies, born Nov. 29. Mom is a sml reg. Golden & Dad is a sml Std Poodle (both 50 lbs). We have bred this litter special to create ideal family companions (intelligent, gentle, easy to train, people pleasers, happy indoors/outdoors, good with kids/animals, and low/no shed). Our dogs are part of our home/life and we wish the same for our pups. Please consider the time/commitment needed to raise a dog and you will have our support & guidance for life. 1st Shots/deworming. $1200. Ph: 604-820-4827

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

For more information, call Derek, at 604-587-9818 or 604-968-7149 Interested candidates should attach an updated resume and cover letter to: careers@vankam.com or fax: 604-587-9889 Van-Kam thanks you for your interest, however only those being considered will be contacted.

PETS

Yorkshire Terrier, 10 week old male Shots & dewormed. Vet checked Black & tan. $900. 604-828-2806

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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

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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

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

NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604856-3647 or www.856-dogs.com

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PLUMBING

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

TOWNHOUSES

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

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

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

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.CAN-PRO Paint and Drywall. Over 25 yrs of quality service. 3 ROOMS, $250. Insured. 604-771-7052

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

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604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley

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

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

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

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