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Bonny Field (left) checks the skies for signs the Sunday downpour is easing while Tom Price, and Gord Field run Christmas trees through a wood chipper at the Derek Doubleday Arboretum. It marked the first time the by-donation annual fundraiser for the BC Cancer Foundation by Fields Tree Service has been held at that location.

The Township of Langley is home to the most expensive properties in the Fraser Valley, according to the latest data from BC Assessment. All but nine of the 100 top valued residential properties in the Fraser Valley are located in the Township. The most expensive property is acreage in the 19600 block of 0 Avenue, assessed at $8.7 million. The third highest-valued is a 10-acre property at 196 St. and 78 Avenue, assessed at $5.699 million and bought for $5.4 million in 2012. Last year, that same property was assessed at only $643,570. The reason for the “very significant increase” in

value ($5.4 million increase in one year) is because prior to this year, the rural property on the Langley-Surrey border had farm classification. That was removed this year, said BC Assessment assessor Raj Sandhu. The same farm status removal took place this year for the fourth-highest valued property in the Fraser Valley. A residential property at 6750 232 St. is now valued at $5.3 million, up from last year’s assessment of $838,195. The 156-acre property was sold for $5.5 million in 2013. As of Jan. 1, there are approximately 2,100 properties in the Township which have farm classification. Continued Page 6

Fort Langley retailers oppose transit tax BIA PRESIDENT RESIGNS FROM CHAMBER, SAYS IT ISN’T DOING ENOUGH TO FIGHT PROPOSAL D AN FERGU SO N Ti m e s Re po r t e r

A survey of Fort Langley retailers shows roughly nine out of 10 oppose a proposed tax to pay for public transit improvements. The door-to-door poll is being conducted by the Fort Langley Business Improvement Association (BIA), which represents 120 businesses. “It’s coming back 90 per cent opposed,”

Fort Langley BIA president Eric Woodward said. About a third of the businesses have responded so far. Later this year, Metro Vancouver residents will vote on the proposal from a council of Metro Vancouver mayors to use an 0.5 per cent tax to fund a $7.5-billion package of transit upgrades in the region. Woodward told The Times the tax increase will be a “major hit” for business-

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The tax will also mean added paperwork, Woodward warned, because “a lot of our merchants are going to have to file a separate [tax] return.” Last month, Woodward resigned from the board of the Greater Langley Chamber of Commerce, where he was the first vice-president, saying it should be doing more to fight the tax.

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A Langley family has been devastated by the theft of their white Plymouth Grand Voyageur van (similar to the one pictured) from the Carvolth park and ride on Friday, Jan. 2. The van was equipped with a wheelchair ramp and also contained two children’s car seats and a high-end double stroller. Police are asking that anyone who has seen it, licence number 125 TEV, contact them.

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Langley RCMP is hoping the public can help find a van stolen from the Carvolth bus exchange on Jan. 2. The missing van is a white 1998 Plymouth Grand Voyageur, B.C. licence plate 125 TEV. The van was unusual, as it had been modified with a wheelchair ramp to accommodate the father of the family. This modification would cost over $5,000 to replace. It was parked in the lot on 86 Avenue near 200 Street at

around 7:30 a.m. The owner returned at 5:30 p.m. that afternoon to find the van had been stolen. There were also two children’s car seats and a high-end double stroller contained in the van. The Carvolth bus exchange has been plagued by crime in recent months, especially with vehicles and vehicle parts being stolen from the park and ride lot, which has limited security patrols. A man who gave some money to panhandlers there last fall was stabbed and robbed in

his own vehicle after the couple decided he didn’t give them enough. Vehicles have been broken into at a high rate as well. TransLink police and Langley RCMP said they were planning on stepping up enforcement there and had already done so in December. But crime continues to occur in the troubled spot. If you have spotted this van or know of its whereabouts, call Langley RCMP at 604-532-3200, or if you need to stay anonymous call Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.

The possible closure of Langley Secondary, turning H.D. Stafford Middle School back into a Grade 9-12 school and finding funds to build a high school in Willoughby are all possibilities on the table, and will be discussed by the Board of Education on Jan. 27. But before that, the Langley School District is holding one last information session for the public on Wednesday, Jan. 14 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the school board office. This informal meeting will provide community members with information and be an opportunity to ask questions. Information will be provided through one-on-one, small group conversations, similar to previous community consultation meetings that took place on Dec. 2 and 3. At the Jan. 27 board meeting, staff will recommend a business case for the future of Langley schools, based on public input and staff expertise. Trustees will ultimately have to decide then on what changes could occur, including closing Langley Secondary. After two days of community consultation and online input, district staff took all that public input to figure out what are the best options for the future of Langley schools. The Ministry of Education hasn’t promised any money for a new high school in Willoughby but has indicated that the district needs to be ready with a business plan should money become available. The urgency of making decisions now is because something has to be done with Langley Secondary — the district’s oldest school which is in dire need of seismic upgrades. But the upgrades, estimated at $20 million, paid by the provincial government, would only cover earthquake safety, not aging infrastructure and equipment in the building. Overall, work needed on LSS would cost close to $38 million. A brand new high school costs around $45 million. “How much should we spend on an aging school when growth of the City has leveled off and the location isn’t in any neighbourhood,” said Gord Stewart, Langley School District assistant superintendent.

Suggestions are to close it, keep a small portion of the trades area open, or turn it into a smaller school. H.D. Stafford Middle School could be turned back into a Grade 9 to 12 school. Currently, Stafford enrolment is flat. Meanwhile, Mountain Secondary in Willoughby is bursting at the seams, with 16 portables. Stewart suggested that expansion there is possible but the more favoured solution is to build a high school nearby and turn Mountain into a middle school. But a quicker and cheaper concept is to expand Mountain and build another middle school in Willoughby. The James Anderson school site, which currently sits empty in Willoughby, is being carefully considered for its future use, said superintendent Suzanne Hoffman. “The district has no immediate plans. It’s a site we are exploring for future education use,” said Hoffman at the Stafford consultation meeting. Residents who attended the sessions indicated there was no appetite for busing their children to far away schools like D.W. Poppy, currently under capacity. Another prime property for developers is the Willoughby Elementary site. The district hasn’t indicated whether either could be put up for sale consideration. But the district also has to review selling closed school sites like Bradshaw, County Line and Murrayville schools. All the suggestions were put out there for input, like closing LSS and transferring all students and staff to Stafford or an expanded Brookswood Secondary. At Stafford, several parents with children at James Hill Elementary (a feeder school) were there to find out where their kids will be going. Another parent wanted to know why Langley became a middle school district, changing many elementary schools to K-5. One of the suggestions is to expand Simonds Elementary into a Grade 6-8 middle school, creating a second storey and making a new gym. Currently, the population at the school is only around 120. People can still provide input by emailing feedback@sd35.bc.ca.

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Thursday, January 8, 2015 5 A purple finch (far left) and golden crown kinglet were among the 66 species of birds spotted during the annual Christmas Bird Count held in Langley on Dec. 28. The count was part of the annual North America-wide Audubon count. Among the local highlights was the appearance of an Anna’s hummingbird. J OHN GOR D ON Su bmitte d pho to s

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On Sunday, Dec. 28, 2014, the Langley Field Naturalists took part in the 115th annual North American-wide Audubon Christmas Bird Count, with more birds counted than last year and some exciting sightings of a golden eagle, barn and great horned owls. The final results show a consistency with previous years, said organizers of the count, which included Langley and White Rock. The number of birds was slightly up to 6,705 from last year’s 6,661. The number of species counted is 66, down slightly from last year’s 67. Looking more closely at the species, the most amazing bird seen is the Anna’s hummingbird.

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The chamber has issued a written statement against the proposal that said the association of local businesses was “disappointed that the current proposals do not have concrete plans to ensure the regional tax is temporary.” “I want to do everything I can to oppose the tax and the Greater Langley Chamber of Commerce isn’t going to do that,” Woodward said. Woodward said he also resigned because the BC Chamber of Commerce, which the Greater Langley chamber belongs to, is backing the tax. Woodward said the plan doesn’t offer enough for Langley residents and the chamber has been told it is only a “vision document” that doesn’t guarantee those few proposed improvements will actually get built. “If you look at the plan, Langley City gets one LRT station, 12 years from now,” Woodward said. That station could easily be delayed or cut entirely because there is no way to accurately forecast what construction costs will be by then or how government funding priorities might change, Woodward added. It’s estimated the tax would cost the average Metro Vancouver household about $125 a year. A coalition of business, environment and labour groups dubbed the Better Transit and Transportation Coalition are campaigning for the Yes side. They include the Vancouver Board of Trade, Unifor Local 111, Tourism Vancouver, Down-

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Fort Langley BIA president Eric Woodward says a survey shows nine in 10 Fort Langley retailers oppose a proposed transit improvement tax. Woodward has resigned from the Greater Langley Chamber of Commerce, saying it isn’t doing enough to fight the measure. town Surrey Business Improvement Association, David Suzuki Foundation, Greater Vancouver Gateway Council and the B.C. Chamber of Commerce. Canadian Taxpayers Federation B.C. director Jordan Bateman is fighting the tax

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To receive farm classification, you must sell or produce a certain threshold of agricultural products. More than 80 properties, located all over the Township, cracked $2 million assessed value. Owners of more than 193,000 properties throughout the Fraser Valley can expect to receive their 2015 assessment notices in the next few days. (Fraser Valley is designated as the Langleys, Abbotsford, Mission, Pitt Meadows, Maple Ridge, Chilliwack, Hope, and Harrison Hot Springs.) In the Township, the “typical” single family home went up in value, from $530,000 to $558,000 in 2014. Townhouses in the Township also did well, with the “typical” value increasing from $341,000

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in 2013 to $350,000. Apartments and condos didn’t fare as well, with the “typical” one dropping in value by $6,000, from $218,000 to $212,000 this year. Property values in Langley City also saw a slight increase. The “typical” single-family home assessed at $456,000 in 2013 went up to $482,000. The “typical” townhouse increased from $285,000 to $294,000. But as with the Township, City apartments and condos dipped in value, with the “typical” one going from $198,000 to $188,000 in 2014. In addition, most owners of commercial and industrial properties in the Fraser Valley will see changes ranging from five to 10 per cent. People have until Feb. 2 to appeal their property assessment. Property owners can contact BC Assessment toll-free at 1-866-valueBC (1-866- 825-8322) or visit www.bcassessment.ca

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Fewer than expected illegal suites unearthed D AN FERGU SO N Ti m e s Re po r t e r

An “elevated” level of enforcement has so far found fewer illegal secondary suites than expected in the Township of Langley. An unsigned memo from the community development division to Township council said as of December, over 600 have been identified. That is less than the “900 to 1,000” illegal suites a previous staff report to council predicted would be uncovered by the end of the year. Staff estimate there are 10,000 to 12,000 unauthorized secondary suites, which is roughly one out of every four houses in the Township. That is based on Township-published statistics showing there were 39,114 private dwelling units in the municipality (as of the 2011 census), more than 90 per

cent of them detached houses and townhouses. The updated memo said staff are working with owners of “close to 50 per cent” of the illicit suites to bring them into compliance with Township regulations. Making an illegal suite legal can be a time-consuming process, the memo said, because it usually involves construction upgrades with “significant costs.” It can take even longer to close an illegal suite because of provincial rental regulations that require advance notice for tenants, usually 90 days. “To date, staff has been successful in achieving a relatively acceptable balance between enforcement and obtaining voluntary compliance, utilizing existing staff complement, including auxiliary personnel and administrative support staff,” the memo said. The memo said staff have been identi-

fying illegal suites “based on complaints, MLS listings, newspaper, internet and social media advertising.” The Township website also has an online form for reporting suspected illegal suites. Anonymous reports are accepted. After the new regulations were approved in March of 2013, one current staff member was reassigned to administer the program full-time. “In 2014, the level of enforcement was elevated using existing staff complement,” the memo said. Next year, the memo said, “one additional technical staff position” will be added to carry out inspections. When a secondary suite is discovered in a house where no building permit was issued for one, Township building inspection staff will hand-deliver a notice to the owner warning they could be fined as much as

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$500 (with multiple tickets possible) for failing to obtain a licence. The crackdown was announced at the same time council approved an annual secondary suite licence fee on homeowners with authorized suites. It requires the 1,100 homeowners who have properly registered their suites to pay as much as $580 a year. The exact amount billed will vary depending on whether a house is connected to municipal sewer and water services. Township staff estimate the suite fee could bring as much as $700,000 a year by 2015. Critics have called the new fees a cash grab by the municipality that penalizes the law-abiding. Defenders say the new fees will generate enough revenue to cover the cost of stepped-up enforcement against lawbreakers.

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Using our time wisely We were sitting around the coffee With a push of the button, shop discussing how we had spent any health-related issues from New Year’s Eve and I must say that last year are gone. We start with the fact everyone in my group rehealthy lungs, great blood pressure membered what they did New and lots of lubrication in all our Year’s Eve was pretty boring. I seem joints. There would be no medito recall that in the past, New Year’s cations lining our window sills or Day was a combination of water, MCGREGOR filling our medicine cabinets. We Alka-Seltzer and apologies. It’s not would go back to that part of our a bad thing that all of that is behind life where we could eat or do anyus. Well, most of us. thing we wanted to do. Jim McGregor Some stayed at home, some went But being human, would we to a house party or New Year’s abuse this arrangement, knowfunction. Some were designated drivers or ing full well that no matter what we did took taxis. When the stories don’t involve during the year we could push the big butinteractions with police, firefighters or tow ton in January and start all over? Or would truck drivers, they are actually pretty lame. we learn from our mistakes? Would we eat One of the group said, “It’s just another healthier, would we exercise more, would day, a flip of the calendar page. The days we invest and save our money, would we fall one after the other and there really is be more compassionate and caring to no start or end to the year.” those who mean the most to us? What an interesting point of view. PerI’m sure many of you have seen the analsonally, I disagree. My life has to have ogy of each day being a bank of 86,400 seca start and finish to the year, otherwise onds. Every morning that amount of time nothing would get cleaned or organized. is deposited in our personal ‘bank.’ There Just starting a new folder titled January are no restrictions, we can spend those 2015 gives me a feeling of accomplishment seconds any way we want, but they are and anticipation. I’m ready to go, let’s get gone at midnight. things done this year. How much have you got from those secI would like to go one step further and onds of time you were given today? Did have a big ‘delete’ button installed in each you waste some or spend them frivoloushome. Wouldn’t it be great at one minute ly? Did you start something new, or finish after midnight to push that big do over a project? Did you meet someone new or button and have everything from last year make contact with an old acquaintance, disappear? lest they be forgotten? There would be no bills to carry over. We The analogy suggests that if those secwould start financially fresh and promise to onds were dollars we received every day, handle our spending and buying much better knowing we couldn’t carry them over, we this New Year. Imagine if all the stupid things would likely pay much more attention as we had said or done during the past year just to how we spent them. vanished and people we had wronged or upYou won’t get them back. Invest your set would forget about it, and their resent- time wisely. At least that’s what McGregor ments against us were forgotten? says.

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Langley Township’s drive to identify illegal suites seems to be moving quite slowly. Almost two years after council adopted a new approach to illegal suites, and after a year of “stepped-up enforcement,” staff have identified about 600 illegal suites in the more than 39,000 individual dwellings within the Township. Earlier in 2014, it was predicted that staff would identify close to 1,000 illegal suites by the end of the year. When Langley City announced that it would legalize secondary suites in 2006, and also stated that those who did not apply for legalization would face $3,350 in fees at the end of 2007, 667 applications to legalize suites were made — in a City with one-fifth the population of the Township. The Township’s approch to illegal suites is a curious one. It seems to be driven, first and foremost, by a need for more revenue. Secondarily, there is a legitimate concern about safety standards, as many suites are installed without building permits and there can be safety issues. The City, on the other hand, determined almost a decade ago that it needed to know just how many illegal suites there were — to address safety standards, and to have an accurate idea of how many housing units exist in the City. The desire to make money was secondary. Secondary suites, whether they are legal or illegal, are a much-needed form of housing today. Rents are very high and there is a need for a more affordable type of accommodation. At the same time, with housing costs being so high, many homeowners need an extra source of income to be able to pay their mortgage. While the Township needs to know how many suites it has, for the same reasons that the City does, its “revenue first” approach has prevented many people from stepping forward. Meanwhile, it has penalized those with legal suites by assessing annual fees that are quite high. Its approach has kept people from co-operating, and means that it could take years to identify most of the secondary suites in the Township. Many municipalities have wrestled with the suite issue, and there have been a wide variety of approaches to the issue. The Township’s approach does not seem to be working very well thus far.

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If they haven’t already, homeowners will be finding this year’s notice from BC Assessment in their mailboxes any day now. It’s an annual rite for many of us, fraught with trepidation and perhaps celebration as most find their property values have continued to increase at a pace greater than inflation. There aren’t many people who want to see their home decrease in value. Thankfully, though, the region’s already-hot market has cooled somewhat. Increases in the 2015 assessments in Burnaby and New Westminster have been modest, as they have across the region. How do these increases impact a homeowner’s property tax bill? If a homeowner’s increase is near the average increase for residential properties, they will only see their property tax increase in line with whatever the city increase has been pegged at this year. This typically comes in at less than five per cent, and must be determined before May 15. City hall adjusts the mill rate, by which property tax is calculated, to account for the increase in total value of property city-wide. If the average property increased in value by 6.8 per cent, for instance, but yours went up 12 per cent, there’s a good chance your tax bill will increase more than city council’s annual tax rate increase. If it went up by only 2 per cent, or decreased, you may experience only a small increase, or nothing at all. So, while it’s nice to see one’s property value increase each year, in investment terms, there’s no harm in being average. — Burnaby News Leader

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New tax will devastate Aldergrove businesses Editor: This is an open letter to the TransLink Mayors’ Council: I would like to comment on the recent decision on a referendum for a tax increase of 0.5 per cent to fund TransLink. This tax, in my opinion, if passed by voters will potentially devastate retail merchants in Aldergrove. Our local gas merchants are faced with reduced profit margin because they have to compete with retailers outside of the GVRD (literally three blocks east). People will generally drive a few minutes east to save money; they will also drive south for the same purpose and while there, they will shop for other things that could and should be purchased right here in Aldergrove. This is true for all border towns. We also have to compete against the High Street Mall, a short distance away in Abbotsford. Adding an additional tax that the merchants of Aldergrove will have to collect will make this even more difficult. One might say that it is “only 0.5 per cent,” but any savings to shoppers is paramount. People get an idea in their heads, and this is exemplified by the media. Any perception, whether real or not, big or small, will be seen as huge by the consumer. After many hours of research, I have ascertained that at least $15 million is spent cross-border shopping each

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Banners welcome visitors to Aldergrove, in a photo taken in 2011. Aldergrove businesses could be devastated if a 0.5 per cent congestion tax is approved, letter writer Bruce Heslop points out. year, in the Aldergrove area alone. This will only increase with a tax hike. For merchants in Vancouver, North Vancouver, West Vancouver, New Westminster and most communities north of the Fraser River, and a distance west of the GVRD border, this added tax will

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Most humans are killers Editor: I realize that, of all the species of life existent on earth, we humans, because of our higher technology, are the most brutal killers of life on the planet. With a few minority sects, such as the jaynes in India and those advanced individuals amongst us called vegans, the remainder of us employ huge slaughter houses to prepare the animal, fish or bird that we have raised to be food. I read the impassioned plea of the hunting fraternity (The Times, Jan. 6) for the government to change the laws so that they are allowed a greater share of the kill now relegated to foreigners. As a fellow who spent his early teens becoming a marksman with a rifle and other more lethal killing devices in the army

likely not have a negative impact on retail sales. For those of us in border towns, it will have serious consequences. With lower retail sales for our merchants, community support will be reduced and this will in turn hurt all residents of our town. Companies like mine

will have a reduced ability to support youth sports and donations to groups like Aldergrove Festival Day and Aldergrove Business Association. It will also impact TransLink’s gas tax revenue. Even loyal and patriotic Aldergrove citizens will become less loyal and patriotic, if they can save even more money by leaving our community. The gas tax revenue will erode. Honestly, either of the alternatives would be better for our town, but there is another solution and I have suggested it before. Why not create a graduated tax? Residents who live between the border and the river, pay at one rate (as it is now or lower), and north of the river, higher. This could also be applied to the existing gas tax. Border towns would have a reduced tax so that shoppers will stay in our country. Tax revenue would go up because more consumers would be likely to stay home. Towns that are located further from the U.S. border who have less issues with cross-border shopping will not be negatively affected. There won’t be many tax dollars coming out of Aldergrove if it becomes a ghost town. BRUCE HESLOP, DIAMOND BAR EQUIPMENT

in the Second World War, and who also hunted upland game with skill and enjoyment, I had a flash of remorse when I got to know a calf living on the next property. The thought “how can I possibly eat you or others like you?” crashed into my consciousness. That is when I realized that we humans are the killers we really are, even though in the pristine aisles of a grocery store we cannot imagine the fear, the blood and pain other species go though to fill our bellies. I wonder how many brave hunters there would be if the game they pursue was able to shoot back? MIKE HARVEY, LANGLEY

Editor: Langley City provides a fantastic off-leash dog park at 206 Street and 44A Avenue. We have enjoyed walks with our dog at the park for 11 years now, and are so pleased with the improvements that have been made to the park. When we first started going to the park it was just a fenced field. It now has a lovely perimeter gravel path, a small dog area, lots of trees, a washroom, running water, bulletin boards and more recently a double gate system for entering and exiting the parking lot. People come from far and wide to enjoy the park, and all are welcome. A big thank you to the City of Langley

for providing such a wonderful park. Langley Township offers two off-leash dog parks, one in Walnut Grove and one in Willoughby, according to their website. Brookswood does not have a off-leash dog park, and yet so many people are under the impression that the name of the park at 206 and 44A is Brookswood Dog Park, and that it is provided by the Township of Langley. Perhaps the City of Langley might consider giving the park an actual name, or hold a contest to name the park to alleviate the confusion. FIONA MILLER, LANGLEY

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It’s the end of an era for drivers of older vehicles in the Lower Mainland. AirCare stations shut down for good on New Year’s Eve and motorists are no longer lining up to pay for mandatory emissions testing. The requirement in order to get vehicle insurance in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley was widely seen by drivers as a costly nuisance, particularly as cars got cleaner and most vehicles passed without being forced to get a tune-up. But defenders argue the provincial government was wrong to scrap the TransLink-operated program. “We know air quality from vehicles has improved over the last 10 or 15 years because we’ve been monitoring vehicles,” said Vancouver Councillor Heather Deal, chair of Metro Vancouver’s environment and parks committee. “It was a mistake to discontinue this program. It will endanger the incredibly positive impacts it’s had over the years.” The province’s environment ministry cited “great progress” in reducing air pollution from light duty vehicles as emissions technology improved and noted the AirCare failure rate has fallen from 14 per cent in 2007 to less than eight per cent. No new program has been announced to replace AirCare, but the province is expected to release a discussion paper in the spring on possible options to cut pollution from heavy trucks. Deal said she’s hopeful something new comes to tackle diesel trucks because Metro testing on roads has found alarming emissions from some “gross emitters.” Dave Gourley, general manager of AirCare, said he “absolutely” believes Lower Mainland residents have breathed easier because AirCare enforced pollu-

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He said it’s too soon to say if enough drivers will now ignore check engine lights to significantly worsen vehicle pollution and air quality. AirCare’s end here leaves just urban Ontario’s DriveClean program in Canada, although there are more than 30 similar emission control programs in the U.S., with some new ones still being added. The program is revenue-neutral, with fees only used to cover the program expenses – $16 million in 2014. But even with AirCare gone and gasoline prices down, motorists face other rising expenses in 2015. An ICBC rate hike means the average motorist will pay $40 more in 2015 for basic insurance, if regulators approve the increase.

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Walk for Memories on Jan. 25 COUPLE KNOW PAIN OF ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE The first quality that stands out about Susan and Boyd Wylie is their sense of humour — their readiness to enjoy life, and to smile. You can only wonder at how they manage to laugh at all. Both have lost mothers to the ravages of dementia: Boyd’s mom, Audrey Wylie, to Alzheimer’s, and Susan’s mother, Joyce Richards, to the vascular form of the disease. Both Boyd and Susan were key caregivers as their mothers’ health declined. On top of this, Boyd discovered he had cancer. He had five tumors, including one on his kidney. He was diagnosed with Lynch syndrome, an inherited condition that raises your chances of various cancers. He has non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. The now-retired B.C. Tel/Telus employee (36 years of service, the last 11 in Langley) isn’t letting his health impede his quality of life, or his willingness to step forward in support of others. Boyd and Susan, a retired former manager and administrator with government and in the private sector, are honourees of the next Langley-Aldergrove-Abbotsford Walk for Memories, set for Sunday, Jan. 25, at Aldergrove Athletic Park. Jan. 25 is especially significant for Susan, because it will be the third anniversary of her mother’s death at age 81. “Her body broke down,” Susan says simply of the tortured months the family endured. Boyd’s mother was cared for at Langley Gardens up to her death in March 2013 at age 93. Boyd suffered the not-uncommon stings of Alzheimer patients’ offspring, including a great deal of anger aimed directly at him by a woman previously known for her mild, courteous manner. So together the Wylies turned to the Alzheimer Society of B.C.

“So many people don’t want to ask for help,” says Susan. They were welcomed into what’s known as an adult kids’ support group — for people with parents suffering from dementia, including those sandwiched between parents and children. “When loved ones die, people tend to leave these groups,” says Boyd. However, “a couple of people asked us to stay,” says Susan, so they reCon tributed ph oto mained to facilitate sup- Boyd Wylie supported his mother Audrey port groups. while she suffered from Alzheimer’s dis“We’re there for peo- sease. She died in March, 2013 at the age ple to talk to, to support of 93. them, and to add humore facilities and support for mour to their lives.” As with so many things in caregivers, and of course for the life, someone has to have “been money to achieve those aims. There will be music, food there” to experience and understand it. Susan and Boyd try to and entertainment, as well as reassure families they “can get dementia information and rethrough to the other side,” since sources. The park is wheelchairand pet-friendly (dogs must be they managed to do so. And today, thanks to ongoing on leashes), and walkers (no set work by the Alzheimer Society distances) are encouraged to of B.C. and through widespread form fundraising teams. Registration may be done and public debate, dementia is no longer stigmatized. Audrey Wylie donations made on the day of died without the support of her the event. The doors to Rotary old friends, who didn’t under- Field House open at noon, with stand her predicament and nev- official event opening at 1 p.m. Everyone with access to a er reached out to her or to Boyd. The Investors Group-spon- computer or a smart phone is sored Walks for Memories take strongly encouraged to register place around B.C. each year online, via walkformemories. on the last Sunday of January, com, then scroll down to the which is Alzheimer Aware- “Langley, Aldergrove and Abness Month. Organizers of the botsford” link. This year, the path around the Langley-Aldergrove-Abbotsford event describe it as a “commu- park’s southwest quadrant will nity group hug” for dementia host a walkway of memories: pictures of dementia sufferers sufferers and their caregivers. Rain or shine (there are some and words and poems about tents and Rotary Field House them. If you would like somefor shelter), supporters come one you know to be rememto the Aldergrove park to draw bered in this way, you can subattention to the need for more mit photos and words in person Continued, Page 12 research into dementia, for

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Eyes Those vacant eyes that cannot see is she wondering who I could be? Is she trying to remember my well-worn face as I do remember The Woman I Don’t Know The woman I don’t know wears a frown and hangs her head the woman I don’t know rarely smiles … is full of dread.

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Now those eyes look tired and used as they dart around she looks confused. It’s time to leave as she wheels away sadness descends . . . we’ve exceeded our stay. Susan Wylie, 2013

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Fraser Health has lab-confirmed flu outbreaks in progress at 10 different longterm care facilities following a spike in influenza activity over the holiday season. Medical health officer Dr. Michelle Murti said it’s remarkable to have 10 care home outbreaks active simultaneously as that’s as many as Fraser recorded in the entire flu season last year. “It’s quite a heavy year,” she said Monday, noting there have also been eight earlier facility outbreaks that have since cleared up. Flu season started early with residential outbreaks beginning in late September and early October. The bugs circulating had plenty of opportunity to find new victims as families and friends gathered over the holidays.

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dates to note Thursday, January 8 | 7 - 9pm Community Participation, Infrastructure, and Environment Advisory Committee Civic Facility Salmon River Committee Room Monday, January 12 | 7 - 11pm Public Hearing Meeting and Regular Council Meeting Civic Facility Fraser River Presentation Theatre Tuesday, January 13 | 7 - 9pm Seniors Advisory Committee Civic Facility Salmon River Committee Room Wednesday, January 14 | 7 - 9pm Recreation, Culture, and Parks Advisory Committee Civic Facility Walnut Grove Community Centre Thursday, January 15 | 7 - 9pm Agricultural Advisory Committee Civic Facility Salmon River Committee Room Township of Langley Civic Facility 20338 - 65 Avenue, Langley V2Y 3J1 604.534.3211 | tol.ca

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public notices Christmas Tree Chipping Events Give a gift to the environment this season! After the holidays, recycle your Christmas tree at one of the following events. Chipping is done by donation and trees must be bare, with no decorations or tinsel on them!

1st Walnut Grove Scouts Date: Saturday, January 10 Time: 9:30am to 4:30pm Location: Walnut Grove Secondary School 8919 Walnut Grove Drive, front (east) parking lot Pickup service is available in Walnut Grove for a $10 minimum donation and in Fort Langley and Willoughby for a $15 minimum donation. Areas that are further away can be negotiated. For pickup, contact Tony Yip at 778.858.5331 or treepickup@1stwalnutgrovescouts.ca.

1st Willoughby Scouts Date: Saturday, January 10 Time: 9:00am to 4:00pm Location: Willoughby Elementary School – 20766 - 80 Avenue Pickup service is available for a $10 per tree donation in Willoughby and $20 per tree donation for areas further away. For pickup, contact Kathy at 604.329.7052. Event includes a bottle drive.

1st & 2nd Brookswood Scouts Dates: Saturday and Sunday, January 10, 11 Time: 9:00am to 4:00pm Location: Brookswood Secondary School – 20902 - 37A Avenue

10th Langley Scouts Dates: Saturday and Sunday, January 10, 11 Time: 10:00am to 4:00pm Location: Fraser Crossing Safeway – 20871 Fraser Highway Pickup service is available in the Langley area for a $25 donation. For pickup, contact 604.607.1492 or grecamen@telus.net. Engineering Division 604.532.7300 opsinfo@tol.ca

Be Prepared: Winter Safety Tips During snowstorms, municipal crews work diligently to deliver defined service levels. Sometimes our best efforts can be delayed due to challenges beyond our control. Here are some ways that you can help us get the job done: • Remove vehicles parked on the road in front of your property so that snowplows and sanders can complete work. * Avoid driving or delay driving whenever possible until snowfall stops. • Do not stop municipal vehicles that are sanding, salting, or plowing. For requests for service, call 604.532.7300. • Place garbage cans, recycling bins, and your Green Can on the sidewalk or boulevard. Remove them as soon as they have been emptied. • Place snow shoveled from your sidewalk and driveway onto your lawn to the right of the driveway, on the side the snow plow passes last, to avoid it being pushed back into the driveway. • Avoid pushing shoveled snow onto the road. • Clear snow from the sidewalk adjacent to your property as soon as possible – this is the responsibility of all property owners. • Clear any curbside catch basins in front of your property.

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• Walk on the left side of the road so that you can see, hear, and avoid oncoming traffic. • Advise children against building snow structures in roadside snowbanks. • Advise children against playing sports on the road when they are being sanded and plowed.

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For more winter safety tips, visit tol.ca/stormresponse. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter (@LangleyTownship) for up-to-the-minute storm response updates. And be sure to sign up for eAlerts to receive email notifications regarding emergency preparedness and traffic impacts. Visit tol.ca/ealert to register.

Jan 16 vs. MacEwan University 6pm Women’s 8pm Men’s Sat Jan 17 vs. MacEwan University 5pm Women’s 7pm Men’s The Langley Events Centre is located at 7888 - 200 Street For ticket information, contact Langley Events Centre 604.882.8800 • LangleyEventsCentre.com

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public notices 2015 Community Grants The Township of Langley annually awards grants to non-profit groups and organizations serving the Township and its residents. Application forms for the 2015 Community Grants and Capital Improvement Grants are now available: 1 On the Township’s website at tol.ca/grants 2 At the Township of Langley Civic Facility, Customer Service counter, 2nd Floor We've gone green! Applications can now be completed and submitted online. Visit tol.ca/grants to submit your paperless application today. Hard copy forms are available at the Township of Langley Civic Facility, Customer Service, 2nd Floor, and can be returned to: David Leavers, Director Recreation, Culture, and Parks Division Township of Langley 20338 - 65 Avenue Langley, BC V2Y 3J1 Or submitted via email to: Community Grants: communitygrants@tol.ca Capital Improvement Grants: capitalgrants@tol.ca Deadline is Friday, February 27, 2015. David Leavers Director, Recreation, Culture, and Parks 604.533.6158

Maintenance Prevents Flooding During peak storm periods, conditions can change fairly quickly. In the event of heavy rain or snow, blockages can lead to serious flooding problems on private and public property. To minimize potential problems, here are some things you can do: • Clear leaves and debris from nearby curbs, catch basins, and driveway culverts, especially during heavy rain and snow. • Avoid raking leaves onto the street or into open ditches. • Compost leaves or place them in your Green Can for pickup. • Clear snow and slush from nearby curbs and catch basins. To receive email notifications regarding flood prevention and emergency preparedness, sign up for eAlerts. Visit tol.ca/ealert to register. For more information on the Township’s Storm Response program, visit tol.ca/stormresponse. Engineering Division 604.532.7300 opsinfo@tol.ca

Schedule of 2015 Township of Langley Council Meetings Online According to the Community Charter Section 127 (1) a Council must: (a) make available to the public a schedule of the date, time, and place of regular Council meetings, and (b) give notice of the availability of the schedule in accordance with section 94 (public notice) at least once a year. Regular Evening Council meetings are held at 7pm at the Civic Facility, Fraser River Presentation Theatre, 4th Floor, 20338 - 65 Avenue, unless otherwise noted. For a complete schedule of 2015 Council meetings or to view Council meeting agendas, visit our website at tol.ca. Wendy Bauer Deputy Township Clerk 604.533.6101

It’s All Fun and Games From Here! The Fall 2014 - Winter 2015 Leisure Guide is now available online. Visit tol.ca/guides. Paper copies are available at all Township of Langley Recreation Centres and libraries. Recreation, Culture, and Parks 604.533.6086

Resolve to Go Green in the New Year Put all holiday food scraps in the Green Can for composting. Learn where to recycle old Christmas lights at regeneration.ca. Recycle your Christmas tree at a local chipping event – see the ad on this page. For more information visit tol.ca/recycle. Engineering Division 604.532.7300

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The U.S. is ripping off Canada on water The U.S. has Canada over a bar- the power over 30 years, which rel on water as well as oil these B.C. didn’t need at the time. days, but the tide is turning. Then our American cousins cut Last week I mentioned a new us another cheque for $64 milbook called The Columbia lion, an estimate of the River Treaty – A Primer by value of flood protection members of Simon Frafrom 1968 all the way to ser University’s climate 2024. adaptation team. This Boy, did we get taken. slim volume makes the The SFU team calculates case that B.C. has endthe value of that flood ed up with a shockingly control to the U.S. at bad deal from this 1964 more like $32 billion. BC treaty, which concerned That’s not even the itself entirely with flood worst of it. The Kootecontrol and hydroelectric nays were once the leadTom Fletcher power. ing fruit and vegetable In those days there was growing area in B.C., biglittle or no environmental as- ger than the Okanagan. Now in sessment. Agriculture, fish hab- the Arrow Lakes and other reseritat and aboriginal impacts were voirs, levels rise and fall dramatignored. ically to steady the flow south. In More than a decade after the addition to the large areas perdisastrous flood year of 1948, manently flooded by the Mica, once Ottawa stopped its bureau- Duncan and Hugh Keenleyside cratic delays, U.S. public and dams, this renders more of B.C.’s private power utilities paid B.C. prime bottom land impassable. $254 million to build three dams B.C. is paid precisely zero for on the Columbia system. this sacrifice, while Washington Those dams (and one at Libby, state has developed a $5 billionMontana that mostly floods B.C. a-year farm economy using our land) hold back the huge spring stable irrigation source. That has runoff from the Rockies and helped their tree fruit growers then dole out water for power push some Okanagan orchardproduction in B.C. and for the ists out of business. 15 hydro dams previously built As U.S. billionaires continue downstream in the U.S. to bankroll environmental atThe U.S. payment was for half tacks on B.C. and Alberta energy

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terminating a fishery bigger than the Fraser that had sustained aboriginal people on both sides of today’s border for thousands of years. B.C. Energy Minister Bill Bennett and SFU’s Jon O’Riordan both described to me their expe-

rience at the Columbia River Basin conference, held last October in Spokane. Their main impression was that Americans, including traditional tribes, want those salmon runs restored. Vast amounts have been spent on hatcheries and habitat to speed recovery below the Grand Coulee dam, which stands like a giant tombstone for migratory fisheries above it. Should the Americans ever manage to get salmon above their biggest dam, it will largely be up to B.C. to provide sufficient cool water to keep them alive. That service has an increasing value to the U.S. as well as an ongoing cost to B.C. Bennett surprised some in Spokane when he said the U.S. needs to pay more for the benefits from the Columbia River Treaty. The flood control agreement expires in 2024. The treaty requires 10 years’ notice for either country to exit. Climate shifts are expected to make B.C. water more important than ever. Your move, Uncle Sam. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca.

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AT THE PUBLIC HEARING all persons who believe their interest in property is affected by the proposed bylaws shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions respecting matters contained in the bylaws that are the subject of the hearing.

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Lot 4 District Lots 21 and 22 Group 2 New Westminster District Plan 11572 Lot 5 Except: Part Dedicated Road on Plan LMP8559; District Lots 21 and 22 Group 2 New Westminster District Plan 11572 Parcel A District Lot 22 Group 2 New Westminster District Reference Plan LMP20649 Lot 3 District Lots 21 and 22 Group 2 New Westminster District Plan 11572 Lot 2 District Lots 21 and 22 Group 2 New Westminster District Plan 11572 Unconstructed lane located between Lots 2 and 5 dedicated on Subdivision Plan 11572

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Bylaw No. 5124 proposes to rezone property from Suburban Residential Zone SR-2 to Service Commercial Zone C-2B. A Development Permit (including adjacent C-6 zoned property at 6763 – 216 Street) is being considered in conjunction with this bylaw to allow Council the opportunity to review the form, character, and siting of the development. This application will facilitate development of a gas bar, oil change/car wash facility, restaurant, and retail space.

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AND TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a copy of Township of Langley Bylaw Nos. 5124 and 5128; Development Permit No. 100749; and relevant background material may be inspected between the hours of 8:30am and 4:30pm, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, from January 5 to 12, both inclusive, at the Community Development Division Development Services counter, 2nd floor, Township of Langley Civic Facility, 20338 - 65 Avenue or online at tol.ca/hearing.

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R.E. Mountain Dry Grad Bottle Drive Jan. 10 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Mountain Secondary parking lot at 7755 202A St. Bottles can also be dropped off at the Langley Bottle Depot at 20137 Industrial Ave. Please mention that you want to give your proceeds to the Mountain Secondary Dry Grad. Nature walk Join the Langley Field Naturalists on Jan. 24, 9 a.m. at the West Dyke Trail, Terra Nova, Richmond. Stroll along this dyke trail which has excellent views of the sturgeon banks, marshes, distant Howe Sound and the Gulf Islands. A birdwatcher’s paradise, these park areas are an important part of the Pacific Flyway, which sees 1.4 million birds migrating through the area each year. Expect to see lots of water fowl, snow geese, various raptors and songbirds and grebes. Phone 888-1787 or 576-6831 for info.

Osteoporosis Support Group meeting Jan. 12, 1 p.m. at the Langley Seniors Centre, 20605 51B Ave. There will be a guest speaker. Everyone welcome. Port Kells Art Club classes every Monday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. with general meetings on the third Monday of each month. New members, all levels of experience welcome. Annual membership $25. Two new multi-week classes begin Jan. 5 (oil and acrylic). Club exhibits three to four times a year. Located in Langley on Fraser Hwy. Contact Rita Evans at 604-853-4006.

Fibromyalgia Well Spring Foundation Pub Night Fundraiser at the NY Grill and Bistro, 20204 Fraser Hwy. Jan. 20 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Silent auction, ticket basket draw, 50/50, Toonie toss, and taking donations for the Walk to Banff 2016. Tickets are available at the foundation offices and thrift shoppe at 109 - 20631 Fraser Hwy. $15 buys a burger or veggie burger and fries and a glass of beer or wine. Limited tickets. Square Dancing every Tuesday and Wednesday from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Brookswood Senior Centre, 19899 36 Ave. Tuesdays, plus level, $6. Wednesdays, beginner level alternating with mainstream, $5. Contact Jerry at 604-838-8821 or jamonce@shaw.ca for more information. Langley Newcomers and Friends is a non-profit community minded club for women of all ages held Tuesday at 7:15 p.m. every month at the WC Blair Community Centre. For info: Kathleen Hardy - 604530-8665, Diane Campbell - 778-277-3434 or email langleynewcomers@hotmail.com.

Developing Confidence and Self-Esteem in Children Jan. 21, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Muriel Arnason Library. Stacey Phillips, a Registered Clinical Counsellor, will share useful tools for communicating with children and better understanding their behaviours

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and needs. Please call 604-532-3590 or visit the library to register for this free program. You’ve Gotta Have Friends Drop in for coffee and conversation at 20510 Fraser Hwy. (McBurney Plaza) Wednesdays 10:30 a.m. to noon and Fridays 2 p.m. to 3:30 pm. Open to anyone looking to make new connections. For more information call 604-533-6546 or email: yghf@telus.net. Classics Book Club meets on the first Wednesday of every month at 7 p.m. at Murrayville Library. Phone the library for more information or to register for this free program 604-533-0339.

Fort Langley’s Robbie Burns Scottish Theme Ceilidh (k-lee) kitchen party and live music event Jan. 22, 7 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. at St. Andrew’s United Church Hall, 9025 Glover Rd. Traditional music, songs and fun. Tickets are $5 at the door. Includes a lunch of tea biscuits and jam Our following Ceilidh will be Feb. 19. Performers contact: Jack Williamson at 604-888-7925.

Walking tour of Campbell Valley with the Langley Field Naturalists Jan. 16, 10 a.m. A leisurely walk to look for lichens and winter fungi in Campbell Valley Regional Park as well as other winter things. Bring a hand lens (10X) if you have one. Dress warmly. Meet at the 16 Avenue (North Entrance) parking lot. For info phone 604888-1787.

Langley Elks Lodge #259 membership drive. Well-established active community service/charity club focusing on the needs of children. Call Ron (membership chair) at 604-534-3126 for further information. New Seniors (60 and up) Competitive Dragon Boat mixed team is forming. Email membership@fortlangleycanoeclub.ca if you are interested. The team will need to attend qualifier races and IDBF CC Nationals in Welland, Ont. in 2015 to earn their spot to go to Worlds 2016 in Australia. Singles Social and Walking Club seeks new members age 45 and up. For details, call Christina at 604-375-7732 or Dorothy at 604-594-1260 or email singsocwc@ gmail.com. LMHA Penny Pincher thrift store needs volunteers for markers, sorters, cashiers and security. Applications available at store, 20211 56 Ave. The Fraser Health Crisis Line is recruiting volunteers to provide assistance to people in the region who are experiencing emotional distress. No previous experience is needed as extensive training and ongoing support is provided. If you are interested, visit their website at www.options.bc.ca and follow the link for the Crisis Line. The Senior Men’s golf club at Poppy Estate Golf Course is looking for new members 55 years or older. Information on the club can be found on club website www.poppyseniormensgolf.com or phone 604-530-4501.

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Township ranked seventh in list of top cities to work The Township of Langley has been named one of the top cities for work in B.C. BCBusiness Magazine released its first-ever top 10 list of the best cities for work within the province and the Township came in at number seven. Gary MacKinnon, the Township’s Manager of Economic Development, was pleased the community was recognized for its strong economy and ability to supply jobs, but not surprised. “The Township of Langley is proud of its ability to attract businesses in a variety of sectors and to provide one job for every person in the work force,” he said. “Our commercial climate is thriving, as everything from large manufacturers and corporate head offices to retail outlets and home businesses choose to operate in the Township. There is a lot of potential here, and the result is a healthy job market.” With a population of 110,000, Lang-

ley Township is the ninth largest municipality in the province. Boasting a central location in the Lower Mainland, access to the U.S. border and transportation routes, a skilled workforce, and affordable land available for both businesses and homes, it has many assets that appeal to employers. When compiling its list, BCBusiness looked at economic factors that reflect the health of job markets in 36 cities, including their income growth, average household income, population growth, unemployment, labour participation and the percentage of people with degrees and taking transit. “The people who run businesses and work in the Township know that this is a great place for employment and it’s great to see our healthy job market reflected in BCBusiness’s ranking,” MacKinnon said. “As we continue to grow and provide more work for more people in the region, we expect to continue to climb that list.”

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Busy roads in the Township should come as little surprise considering the Township of Langley was ranked seventh in the province in a list of the top 10 cities to work by BCBusiness Magazine.

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Lower Mainland real estate prices recorded modest to strong gains in 2014, with detached houses generally rising faster than townhouses or condos. Year-end statistics released by the Greater Vancouver and Fraser Valley real estate boards show benchmark detached houses on average gained 6.7 per cent over the past year. Those increases ranged from more than 10 per cent in Vancouver, Tsawwassen and Burnaby to less than five per cent in West Vancouver, Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows, Port Coquitlam, Langley, Abbotsford, Mission and parts of Surrey. The increases pushed the benchmark price of

houses above $1 million for the first time in Burnaby and for the Greater Vancouver area as a whole. Benchmark house prices across the Fraser Valley area ended the year at $573,100. Benchmark prices show the shifts of a typical property and exclude the most expensive ones that can skew average prices much higher. Price increases were more muted for townhouses and condos across the region. Townhouses or attached homes averaged a 2.6 per cent gain across the Lower Mainland, with the strongest gains of more than seven per cent recorded in Maple Ridge, North Delta, Squamish and Vancouver’s west side. Benchmark town-

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‘Definitely a surreal moment’ ALDERGROVE’S SHEA THEODORE HELPS CANADA CAPTURE GOLD AT WORLD JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS GARY AHUJA Tim es Sports

the tournament, winning the first six games by multiple goals. The seventh and final victory proShea Theodore has grown up watching Canada play on TV at the vided some tense moments. Canada scored twice in the openIIHF world junior hockey champiing 2:32 to lead 2-1 after 20 minutes. onships. They scored three goals in a span But this year was something completely different as the Aldergrove of 7:22 to seemingly take control defenceman played a key role in with a 5-1 lead. But the Russians helping his country win gold at the stormed back with three goals of their own in 3:16 to make it a oneevent for the first time since 2009. Canada defeated Russia 5-4 in goal game heading to the third. Watching the the gold-medal lead shrink game on Monwas tough but day night at Tothe players ronto’s Air Canremained foada Centre. cused. Winning the “But at the gold medal was same time, we mission accomwere still up plished as the one goal going 19-year-old said into the third,” that was the SHEA THEODORE Theodore said. team’s only goal “We were heading into the (still) in a pretchampionships. ty good spot, up “When you are here for a month to do one thing, one goal in the gold-medal game. “We knew what had to be done and to be able to do it, that is pretty and we just stuck our plan.” cool and pretty special,” he said. Theodore was paired on the blueTheodore was at the Toronto airport on Tuesday morning wait- line with Darnell Nurse throughout ing for his flight to Seattle, where the championships, and finished he will rejoin his Western Hockey with a goal and an assist. “I thought we played well and had League team, the Seattle Thundera good connection,” Theodore said birds. An Anaheim Ducks first round about his defence partner. This is the third time Theodore draft pick from 2013, Theodore said this experience is something he has helped Canada win gold — he was also on the team which won at won’t be forgetting anytime soon. “I don’t know if I could say I have both the 2012 Ivan Hlinka Memodone anything that’s cooler,” he ad- rial Tournament and the 2013 IIHF world U18 championships. mitted. The former was held in the Czech “It was unbelievable. To see 19,000 fans screaming for you, it is defi- Republic and the latter was in Russia. nitely a pretty surreal moment.” He ranked this victory — and the The championships were co-hostfact he had family and friends in ed by Montreal and Toronto. Canada played their first four town to watch and that it was on preliminary games at Montreal’s Canadian soil — as something he Bell Centre before switching to To- won’t ever forget. “To be here with my family and ronto’s Air Canada Centre for the friends is a special moment,” Thechampionship round. Altogether, Canada went 7-0 at odore said.

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Aldergrove’s Shea Theodore (#6) and the rest of his Canadian teammates mobbed goaltender Zachary Fucale after the final whistle of Monday night’s gold-medal game at the IIHF world junior hockey championships at Toronto’s Air Canada Centre. Canada defeated the Russians 5-4 to win the country’s first gold medal at the event since 2009.

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Team ready to bounce back from disappointing season GARY AH U J A Ti m e s Spo r t s

The last time the Vancouver Stealth franchise missed the post-season, it was not a very long stay on the outside looking in. In 2012, the National Lacrosse League squad missed the playoffs, but the team did rebound nicely, returning to the post-season dance before ultimately falling in the Champion’s Cup. And the team is hoping that is the case in 2015, albeit with them hoisting the Cup. “Last year was a tough year, we just feel some of the guys had off years,” admitted Dan Perreault, who begins his first season as the Stealth head coach. He previously was the team’s offensive coach and he takes over for Chris Hall, the NLL Hall of Famer, who stepped down after last season. Hall passed away in December after a four-year fight with cancer and the team will honour their former coach with a patch on their jerseys and a ‘CH’ decal on the side of their helmets for the 2015 season. “Some of the returning guys are hungry, you can see it in their eyes,” Perreault said. “They came into camp in great shape and have been working hard.” To make sure the Stealth do

Stealth rally to win season opener

not miss the post-season a second consecutive year, the team did some re-tooling, with nine new faces in the line-up. Among the new acquisitions are Johnny Powless and Joel McCready, who came over from the NLL champion Rochester Knighthawks in a draft-day trade. The duo add some offensive depth for the Stealth on both sides of the floor. Vancouver’s four leading scorers in 2014 are all back and the quartet of Rhys Duch (36 goals, 80 points), Tyler Digby (22 goals, 58 points), Lewis Ratcliff (23 goals, 55 points) and Cliff Smith (19 goals, 45 points) combined for an average of 3.4 points per game. By comparison, Powless (30 goals, 53 points) and McCready (14 goals, 29 points) had 44 goals and 82 points in 28 games, averaging just a half point combined less per game. The transition position will see three returnees and three newcomers while the defence adds two new faces to a returning trio. Of course, the new additions are not short on experience as Rory Smith and Tyler Burton enter their eighth and fifth seasons in the NLL, respectively. “A lot of the new guys, they do have experience,” Perreault said of his line-up which has just one rookie and three play-

In the team’s season opener, the Vancouver Stealth scored 11 unanswered goals bridging the second and fourth quarters to erase a 9-4 deficit en route to the 18-14 victory. “It was just a matter of time before we got our offence rolling

ers entering their sophomore seasons. “But it is a matter of making sure we are on the right page.” The team will also have a new captain with Curtis Hodgson set to wear the ‘C’. He enters his 11th season in the league and has played the most games ever for the Stealth franchise. “I have a lot of pride in this organization,” he said. “I have been through a lot of ups and downs … and this is a great opportunity to turn this ship around.” Tyler Richards returns as the No. 1 goaltender. ••• Five of the team’s 18 games — including the season opener in Calgary on Jan. 3 — will be aired on national TV. Also airing nationally will be the team’s home opener at the Langley Events Centre on Saturday (Jan. 10) against the Toronto Rock (TSN2). Fans can also access live streaming and on demand viewing of the network’s total NLL package through the TSN GO app. And all nine of the Stealth’s home games can be heard on TSN Radio Vancouver 1410. In addition, the team will have seven games broadcast on ESPN platforms and three times on the Universal Sports Network.

(and) our defence helped us out with some timely goals,” said Stealth coach Dan Perreault. “There were some nerves, especially with the new guys,” said assistant captain Rhys

Duch, who led the Stealth with four goals and nine points. “We were excited to start the season and we put some pressure on ourselves because we wanted to win and got the job done.”

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Minor hockey teams rack up medals

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Langley A2 Eaglesâ€™ Brad Fortin (right) and Semiahmoo Ravensâ€™ Conor Bryne chase the puck behind the goal during the Langley Minor Hockey Association Shatter the Glass bantam tier 2/3 hockey tournament at Sportsplex on Jan. 2.

It was a good start to the new year for the Langley atom A2 Eagles hockey team. The Eagles were crowned champions at the Hollyburn New Yearâ€™s Atom hockey tournament, which wrapped up on Jan. 4 in West Vancouver. Langley avenged their lone loss of the tournament, defeating the Kamloops Nailers 5-4 in the championship final. Kamloops had defeated the Eagles 3-2 during pool play. In Langleyâ€™s other games, they beat the Seafair A2 Islanders 6-4, and the Powell River A1 Kings 4-0 to finish second in their pool. And in the semifinals, Langley needed some late-game heroics against the Hollyburn A1 Huskies. The Eagles trailed 3-1 after two periods, but stormed back to score three times â€”Â including the winner with less than two minutes to play â€”Â in a 4-3 victory. â€˘â€˘â€˘ The Langley bantam C5 Hawks are flying high after winning the Cloverdale Ice Crusher tournament. The bantam hockey team went a perfect 4-0 in the round robin to make the playoff round and then used some late-game heroics and stingy defence to take home the title. Langley scored in the final minute to snap a 2-2 tie in the semifinals and then shut-out an all-star team from Powell River 2-0 in the championship

finals. The tournament was held Dec. 27 to 29. â€˘â€˘â€˘ The Langley peewee C7 Predators have been a busy bunch, winning a pair of medals at two hockey tournaments in the span of a week. The Predators went a combined 7-1-1 as they played nine games over five days, winning gold in one tournament and silver in the other. The team was tops in Chemainus at a tournament at the end of December, and then finished second at an Abbotsford hockey tournament, which concluded on Sunday. â€˘â€˘â€˘ The Langley bantam A1 Eagles won the 52nd annual Burnaby Bantam Classic over the Christmas holidays. The team turned on the jets after a lackluster round-robin with a 2-1 win in double overtime over the Seafair Islanders to advance to the final with Carter Anderson scoring on a short-handed breakaway after a great saucer pass from Corbin Genge. In the championship final, the Eagles doubled up the Coquitlam Chiefs 6-3. Langley had defeated the Vancouver Spirit 4-2 in the quarter-finals. Team captain Leland Konrath was named a first team all-star with an eight-goal performance over the six games.

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Langley A3 Eagles’ Calvin McLeod can’t quite get the handle on the puck as he tries to slip it past Surrey Thunder goaltender Brendan Heieis during the Langley Minor Hockey Shatter the Glass bantam tier 2/3 hockey tournament at Sportsplex. The tournament ran Jan. 2 to 5.

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Captain traded to Tigers Kyle Burroughs is on the move to Medicine Hat. Burroughs, the captain of the Regina Pats, was shipped to the Medicine Hat Tigers in a Western Hockey League trade on Monday. The Langley Minor Hockey Association product had spent his

entire WHL career with Regina, recording 103 points in 220 games. The 19-year-old leads the WHL with a +31 rating this season. He has five goals and 22 points in 36 games. “It’s obviously a very difficult day when you have to trade your captain,” said Regina coach

John Paddock on the team’s website. “Kyle is as good a captain as there is in junior hockey, an outstanding players and leader. We will miss him, but this is a step we had to take as an organization in order to build for the future and make up for deficiencies in future drafts.”

Burroughs was a seventh round draft pick of the New York Islanders in the 2013 NHL entry draft. Burroughs was sent to Medicine Hat along with Dryden Hunt in exchange for Connor Hobbs, a second round pick and a third round pick in the WHL draft.

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Free agent Lennerton re-signs Langley’s Jordan Lennerton is sticking with the Detroit Tigers organization. The free agent baseball player announced via Twitter that he has re-signed with the Tigers, the team which drafted him in the 33rd round of the 2008 Major League Baseball draft. Lennerton, a first baseman, has spent the past two seasons with the Triple-A Toledo Mud Hens, Detroit’s top affiliate. He hit .249 with 10 home runs and 53 RBIs last season for Toledo in the International League. He has also won a Gold Glove the past two seasons for his defensive prowess. A product of the Langley Blaze Premier program and graduate with Brookswood Secondary,

Lennerton, who turns 29 next month, is currently playing winter ball in Puerto Rico. ••• The best of the Fraser Valley are set to battle their Vancouver Island counterparts on Saturday as Willoughby Community Park hosts a pair of men’s soccer all-star games. The first game at 12:30 p.m. will see the best of the Fraser Valley Soccer League masters division face Vancouver Island. That will be followed by an open division all-star game between the two leagues at 2:30 p.m. Matt Neal Smith (Langley FC Rangers) and Joe Deacon (Aldergrove United) are on the masters team, with Fraser Ross (Langley FC Rangers) serving on

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the coaching staff. And in the open division all-star game, Langley United’s Brent Wantke, Ethan Claibourne-Collins and Tyson Keam will all suit up. Aldergrove United will be represented by Jarvis Ambaka and Nick Cantelon. There will also be a Fraser Valley Soccer League North vs. South all-star game on Friday at Port Moody Town Centre. Representing the local soccer clubs are: Jesse Richardson and Rory Sewell; (Langley FC); Alex Jones and Shane Stewart (Langley United Dynamo); Matthew Kasteel and Matthew Roxburgh (Langley United B); Andrew Young (Langley United C); Benny Goller and Jason Flint (Langley United Sparta); Zack Vevers and Brodie Walker (Aldergrove Lightning); and Gavin Deacon (Aldergrove United C).

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500 Angels hit the ice A pair of local squads both won gold in their respective divisions at the 13th annual Langley Girls Ice Hockey Association Angels on Ice tournament. More than 500 female hockey players between the ages of five and 19 hit the ice for the four-day tournament, which was hosted at the Langley Sportsplex from Dec. 27 to 30. The tournament featured teams from around the Lower Mainland, as well as Prince George. Both the peewee Lightning and midget Lightning were victorious in their respective divisions.

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Rivermen return to action with split The Langley Rivermen came up short in their quest to sweep a home-and-home series with the Coquitlam Express. The junior A hockey club dominated the opener, slowing the Express 6-1 on Friday at the Poirier Sports and Leisure Centre. But when the teams returned to the Langley Events Centre the following night, it was the Express escaping with the 4-3 victory. The split leaves Langley with a record of 20-14-1-4 and 45 points, one back of the Chilliwack Chiefs for top spot in the BCHL’s Mainland Division. Chilliwack does hold three games in hand and the two teams meet three times this weekend, playing Friday (7 p.m.) and Sunday (2 p.m.) at the LEC and Saturday at Chilliwack’s Prospera Centre. Rivermen 6 Express 1 Despite not playing for 12 days over the holiday break, the Rivermen showed no signs of rust as the defence delivered one of its best games of the season, holding the high-powered Coquitlam offence to

one goal. Darren Martin stopped 31 shots for the victory. The offence was paced by Gage Torrel — the BCHL player of the month for December — and Evan Anderson, who each had three-point games, and Erik Udahl who scored twice. Jordan Schneider chipped in with three assists from the blue-line and Justin Szeto had the other Langley goal, which opened the scoring. Corey Mackin — the league’s leading scorer — had the lone Coquitlam marker. Express 4 Rivermen 3 The rematch saw Coquitlam go ahead 2-0 in the first period and Langley could never get back on equal footing. Hunter Anderson, Torrel and Kevan Kilistoff had the Langley goals while Brett Supinski, Brendan Lamont, Owen Stout and Mackin replied for the Express. Mackin’s goal was a short-handed breakaway as Langley was pressing for the tying goal. Martin made 23 saves in the losing effort.

Knights, Kodiaks well represented at all-star game Six members of the Langley Knights and four players on the Aldergrove Kodiaks have been selected to play in the PJHL all-star game. Langley’s Carson Rose, Dylan McCann, Blake Gorrill, Colin Catchpole, Jacob Fricks and Levi De Waal were chosen while Alder-

grove’s Quinncy Leroux, Aaron Markin, Jordan Funk and Cameron Davitt also received the nod. Leroux and Markin are both Langley Minor Hockey Association products while De Waal is from the Aldergrove Minor Hockey Association.

Also taking part in the all-star game will be Knights coach John Craighead, assistant coaches Amar Gill, Gary Mahesh and Paul Whintors, as well as trainer Sarah Cahill. The junior B all-star game will be played on Monday (Jan. 12) at the Burnaby Winter Club.

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Hip with hip-hop stars and seniors too Inside When Chrysler resurrected the 300 It is amazing to see how much has nameplate (originally sold from the mid changed inside a modern sedan in the 50s until the late 70s) back in 2005, it was past 10 years. When the 2005 Chrysler met with the kind of enthusiasm of which 300 was introduced, the company was automakers can only dream. still addicted to hard, cheap looking plasHip-hop stars all the way to seniors chose tic. Today, the 300 is fitted with upscale the car with aggressive exterior styling materials and the latest infotainment. and full-size dimensions. In fact, the 2005 The changes for 2015 include a new inChrysler 300 wasn’t just a sales hit — it Much has strument cluster display that is bold and won more awards than any other vehicle bright. My preference would be to have to date. When Chrysler updated the car for changed in 10 years the ability to dial down the brightness 2011, the intention was to make the car for the 300, but the of the glowing instrument rings during less “brutal” looking, making it more ele- same goodness that the day, something that can be adjusted gant and sophisticated. This was achieved was in the 2005 at night when the headlamps are on. by opening up the glass area for better The award winning 8.4-inch uConnect outward visibility and minimizing the model is still here; infotainment screen is standard on all bold front grille. Now, for 2015, Chrysler is it is the refinement trim levels and it is a snap to learn. Also retracing its choices and going back to a that makes this a included now, on all models, is the rotary blunt look again. modern sedan. transmission controller, something that Looks becomes second nature after a few days The people who drove the 2005 model Zack Spencer of use. The rest of the interior is tailored welcomed some of the changes made in depending on the trim. The sportier S 2011. The glass area was improved by 15 model is covered in black with bold white stitching. It is per cent and the top of the front window was raised, the top Platinum models that get the opulent diamond making it easier to see traffic lights. This has not been stitching in the seats, a two-tone leather steering wheel adjusted for 2015; the revisions are kept to the front and open grain wood accents. and rear of the 300. The most noticeable update is the Drive return of a big, bold grille, which is 30 per cent bigger The reason for the standard transmission controller is than the aggressive grille found on the 2005 model. the standard 8-speed automatic transmission for both The way it is integrated is more polished, thanks to V6 and V8 equipped cars. The base engine is the same three distinct grille inserts depending on the trim level. 3.6L V6 with 292hp. The optional 363hp Hemi V8 is a The S trim (seen above) receives more black trim, not powerful upgrade but this car is no longer available just on the grille, but also the side window trim and with all wheel drive (AWD), this is something previous smoked 20-inch alloy wheels. This car has some of the V8 owners didn’t choose in great numbers, so it was attitude of the Dodge Charger in a slightly more upscale dropped. The 300 is now available with a sport setting package. Other refinements include LED lighting for for the transmission, engine management and steering daytime running lights, rear tail lamps and available feel, taking advantage of computer algorithms to LED fog lights. The rear bumper has been raised slightly extract the most out of the car’s strong engines. Unlike to make it look less heavy and integrated exhaust tips the sportier Dodge Charger, there is not an adjustable help refine the look.

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The F-Type Coupe is the first two-seat sports car from Jaguar since the revered E-Type, last produced in 1975. By Rob Rothwell As I dropped my aging butt into the heavily contoured driver’s seat of Jaguar’s new F-Type Coupe the first thing I learned was that it was a long way down! High doorsills made ingress even more challenging but the hardship of entry was well worth its cost. With the introduction of its F-Type, the storied British marque now offers hope to greying loyalists needing validation that sixty is the new forty. Regardless of age, the machine rewards its pilot with an exhilarating driving experience more Porsche-like in its execution than Jaguar-traditional. The F-Type – nominally regarded as today’s version of the revered E-Type – arrived on Canadian soil as a 2014 model, available only as a convertible roadster. For the 2015 model year, Jaguar put a lid on its edgy two-seater with the introduction of the Coupe version. Its stunning lines steal the spotlight from the near-venerated convertible. Surprisingly, the sensual body of the UK’s latest icon encompasses plenty

The Jaguar F-Type pushes the storied marque deep into serious sports car territory with outstanding performance and an exhilarating driving experience.

of head and legroom, not to mention decently sized stowage beneath its narrow rear hatch. But Costco capacity isn’t a hallmark of sports cars, the F-Type included. Of greater importance is what’s beneath the bonnet. A range of three power plants are available, two of which are supercharged V6 mills each displacing 3.0 litres yet developing 340 and 380 horsepower respectively. The subject of this week’s review is the brawnier of the pair, denoted by the “S” within the Coupe’s nomenclature. A third engine choice ups the testosterone immensely. The supercharged 5.0 litre V8 beneath the hood of the F-Type R Coupe dispenses a massive 550 horsepower to the Jag’s rear wheels. All three engines are backed by a ZF QuickShift 8-speed automatic transmission with shift paddles. With regret, I must inform our driving purists that the F-Type – Coupe or Convertible – is not available with a manual transmission. Pity really. Nonetheless, this cat has claws and plenty of forced-fed performance. Unlike its more traditional siblings, the F-Type doesn’t impart the soothing qualities of a restrained engine note and supple underpinnings. Nope. Nada. Rather, it is raucous, brash, and by some accounts – that being my better

half’s – uncivil. The raunchiness is justified though given the exceptional performance capabilities and egoistic essence of the machine. Jaguar literature pins a 0-100km/h time of just 4.3 seconds on the F-Type R Coupe and 4.9 seconds on the slightly tamer S version. The base car arrives at 100km/h in 5.3 seconds, yet there’s far more to this cat’s ability than sprinting. I particularly enjoyed my tester’s quick, precise steering and exceptional road-feel. Communicative steering allows the driver to feel every little tug and tag the road surface inflicts upon the wheels, which the F-Type delivers with little filtering. This quality also enables the driver to sense the approaching adhesion limits of the rubber, which is essential for track driving. I had the opportunity to drive the F-Type on Mission Raceway’s road course last year and know from that experience just how competitively the car performs. There is true sports car DNA here with driving dynamics further hastened by highly responsive brakes, which clamp immediately and remain predictable, linear, and fade-free throughout.

Keep your hands off the steering wheel “Take me home Super Cruise” could be a command that future Cadillac owners may be saying to their automobile, in the not too distant future. GM’s luxury brand seems likely to be first automaker to offer a fully automated driving feature in a production vehicle. Super Cruise is one of three entries vying for the 2015 AJAC Best New Auto Safety Technology Award. A similar entry from Honda called AcuraWatch takes us to the brink of automation and another GM entry will be of interest to those who like to cruise the internet. GM - Super Cruise: Super Cruise is the working name that GM has given a yet to be released automated driving technology that will (or can) allow hands-offthe-wheel lane following, braking and speed control, in certain highway driving situations. The goal of this technology is to increase the comfort of an attentive driver on freeways, both in bumper-to-bumper traffic and on long road trips. Bob McHugh The claimed safety value of Super Cruise is that it could mitigate many traffic collisions and improve traffic congestion. The system sends and receives basic safety information such as location, speed and direction of travel between vehicles that are approaching each other. It will warn drivers and can supplement active safety features, such as forward collision warning, already available on many production cars. Super Cruise will also add a new lane-centering technology that relies on forward-looking cameras and other sensors to detect markings, curves and other road characteristics. It will also use a series of alerts to communicate with the driver based on human factor research conducted on test tracks. A simulator is also being used to measure driver eye glance behavior and control interactions in computer-generated automated driving situations. A combination of radar, ultrasonic sensors, cameras and GPS map data are used by Super Cruise to provide 360 degrees of crash risk detection

bubble around the vehicle and enhanced driver assist features. Super Cruise is still undergoing real-world driving assessments and is expected to make its way into Cadillac production models in 2017.

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Honda/Acura – AcuraWatch: A system that takes vehicle operation to the brink of automation, AcuraWatch is a suite of driver-assist technologies that’s offered in the Technology and Elite editions of the new Acura TLX. An interesting new tech included in this package is the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low-Speed Follow (LSF). Unlike other systems of this ilk, it uses both grille-mounted (millimeter-wave) radar and a windshield mounted camera to monitor and maintain a preset vehicle speed and following distance interval to the vehicle directly ahead. The Low-Speed Follow feature is designed primarily for use in stop and go traffic. If the vehicle ahead slows to a stop, the TLX will also come to a stop. If the vehicle ahead then moves within 3 seconds, the TLX will automatically resume Low-Speed Follow mode. If the vehicle ahead does not move within 3 seconds, then the driver can resume Low Speed Follow by pressing the “RES” switch up or down, or by taping the gas pedal. Other systems included in the AcuraWatch package include Multi-Angle Rearview Camera and Cross Traffic Monitor, Forward Collision Warning, Collision Mitigation Braking System, Lane Departure Warning, Lane Keeping Assist, Road Departure Mitigation and Blind Spot Information. GM - 10th Generation OnStar: A 10th generation of GM’s OnStar telematics system with 4G LTE has been rolled out in most of its 2015 model year vehicles. It basically turns the vehicle into a WiFi hotspot that allows occupants to connect up to seven personal devices (smartphones, laptops, tablets etc.) and have them work just like they do at home. The 4GLTE feature also enhances OnStar’s array of safety and security services and provides a more personal experience as the OnStar agent can stay on the line as they manage the vehicle data interface. A new

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12,980

MSRP $17,595

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34999

AFTER TAX OWNER LOYALTY/ CONQUEST BONUS INCLUDED!

2014 014 BUICK LACROSSE E ASSIST SEDAN E-ASSIST

35,980

MSRP $47,105 Stk# 4018170

2015 ATS 2.0 L TURBO AWD COUPE

51,980

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750

AFTER TAX OWNER LOYALTY/ CONQUEST BONUS INCLUDED!

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Due at Delivery!

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Ashen Grey Metallic / Jet Black. A/C, 6 speed automatic, Rear spoiler, Onstar, Bluetooth, Auxiliary input jack Finance Price 17980.00 plus 0%/84 months OAC (Payment includes 750.00 after tax owner loyalty/conquest bonus)

HOLIDAY $ CASH PRICE MSRP $31,955 Stk# 4011420

Black Granite Metallic/Jet Black, Power Driver’s Seat, Remote Start, Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel, Pioneer 9 Speaker Sound System, Rear Vision Camera, 18" Alloys, Tire Pressure Monitors, Mylink 7" Colour Touchscreen. 3 year lease price $21,910. Residual value $12,000. 20,000 km/year 5.99% OAC, 2250.00 down payment. (Includes 750.00 after tax owner loyalty/conquest bonus)

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2014 VERANO SEDAN ‘LEATHER’ EDITION

30,980

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Carbon Black Metallic/Ebony. 6 way power drivers seat, Heated leather seating, Remote start, Sunroof, Heated leather steering wheel with audio controls, Rear spoiler, Rear park assist, Forward collision alert, Rear cross traffic alert, Lane departure warning, Side blind zone alert, Navigation, Bose sound, Rear vision camera, 18” alloys

1000

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2014 CTS 2.0 TURBO

44,980

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GREENWOOD, Bill Bill passed away peacefully Jan. 3, 2015 at Brookshaven Care home in West Kelowna. He was 76. Bill battled MS for 27 years. He will be sadly missed by family, friends, and all who knew him. Remembered by his wife Marilyn, daughter & son-in-law Darlene and Kerry, grandsons Tyler and Nick, son Ron and grandson Jeff and sister and brother-in-law Tanis and Terry. No service by request. If you wish to donate please choose a charity of your choice.

It is with profound sadness that the family of Jason Bussey announce his sudden passing. Jason is survived by his parents, and the lights of his life his daughters Julia & Jayden, as well as family and friends. Jason’s smile was infectious, and his laughter contagious and his never-ending hugs unforgettable. There will be a celebration of Jason’s life on Saturday, Jan. 10, 1-4pm at The Sunrise Banquet Centre 5640 188th St. (#10 Hwy) Sry. In lieu of flowers the family is establishing a trust fund for Jason’s daughters Julia and Jayden at Envision Financial, South Point Branch Acct #146621 cheques payable to Sherry Bussey.

CARLSON, Brian It is with sadness we announce the sudden passing of our dear son, Brian Neil Carlson at the age of 48 years, on December 8th, 2014. He leaves his parents, Wallace and Sheila Carlson, sister Jennine (Joe McDonald), sister Tracey (Ted Purvis), two nieces and two nephews. He was born in New Westminster, September 16, 1966. A memorial service will be held in the Langley Masonic Hall, 20701 Fraser Hwy., Saturday, Jan. 17th, at 1:00 p.m. Brian enjoyed simple pleasures in life, an honest day’s work, a long ride on his bike with a friend, and his dog. He was loved by many and will be missed. May his soul rest in peace. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to a charity of your choice.

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4, 2015 at the age of 55 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his father Bill, sisters Geni (Leo) and Joni (Don), and brother Bill (Cheryl). Randy will also be missed by his nephew Andrew and nieces Megan (Matt and son Lucas), Emily and Katrina. Randy touched the lives of many people, and for some like Doug Jr and Amanda, Randy was often thought of as an uncle. Randy was predeceased by his mother Augustina and brother James. Randy spent his early years in North Delta where he went to school and delivered newspapers; then in his teens his family moved to Langley. After school he worked for a short while at a garage in Brookswood tinkering with cars. When

this business shut its doors, Randy joined the Super Save Group as one of the company’s first employees. He stayed with the company working in various roles and ended his career as VP of Logistics and Manufacturing. In his free time Randy enjoyed fishing, boating, cooking, high performance cars and

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She was predeceased by a son, Colin and is survived by son, Kurc Gainer; daughter Jollean and husband Pete Wilson and granddaughter Olivia; daughter-in-law Donlea Gainer and grandchildren Randie and Ashlie. Also nieces and nephews in Saskatchewan and Toronto. Bharbara loved her family, friends and enjoyed playing bingo. Our Mom always thought of her family and friends first. She was beautiful on the inside and out. She was deeply loved and she was the true meaning of “Mom”. She will be greatly missed, never forgotten and will live in our hearts forever. A family gathering will be held on Jan 10, 2015 in Nanaimo, B.C. Condolences can be sent to www.firstmemorialfuneral.com “She was our Angel here on Earth” First Memorial Nanaimo 250-754-8333

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Julie Fisher, Lawyer, Long-Term Disability and CPP Annamarie Kersop, Lawyer, Injury & No-Fault Beneﬁts Date: Mon. Feb.9, 2015 at 7 pm Where: Hyatt Regency Vancouver RSVP: 604-554-0078 or ofﬁce@lawyerswest.ca www.LawyersWest.ca

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playing “Go-Fish” with his niece.

Those who knew Randy will remember his kindness and consideration of others, his strength, commitment and focus, and of course his Hawaiian shirts and suspenders. He was a big man with an even bigger heart who was always willing to lend a hand and offer a laugh, to lighten loads and lift spirits. Randy’s family would like to thank Bill and Doug Vandekerhove, Dr. Chapman and staff, and the nurses of the Langley Home Care and Langley Memorial Hospital for all their kindness & support. At Randy’s request a private family service will be held, and his remains will be interred in Langley.

Two open heart surgeries. GAINER, Bharbara passed away in Nanaimo, B.C. December 7, 2014 aged 93 years.

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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. Requirements: • Prior bindery experience is preferred but not required • Motivated self-starter willing to work in a fast-paced environment performing repetitive tasks • Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs. and stand for extended period of time • Ability to work cooperatively in a diverse, team-based environment • Demonstrate on-the-job reliability and dependability • Excellent communication skills and detail oriented • Completion of high-school • Must have your own transportation The applicant must be available to work afternoon and graveyard shifts (Monday to Friday) as well as be able to work on a weekly schedule with short notice. If you are interested in this position, please e-mail your resume referencing “Production Worker” in the subject line to: jobs.vantageway@gmail.com

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GREENHOUSE LABOURER SunSelect Produce Limited Partnership operation is looking for steady, hardworking, energetic individuals that are able to do plant care, harvesting, sorting grading & packaging and general cleanup and workday preparations. The positions advertised are full time permanent positions for all seasons. Job Location: 349 - 264th St Aldergrove BC V4W 2K1 Wage $10.49/hr plus AD&D benefits. Positions available immediately. English language not required. To apply submit resume: sunselectproducejobs @gmail.com or by fax to 604-607-7656

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LABOURERS

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Forming & Framing Crews Morningstar Homes Ltd has immediate & long term opportunities available, for qualified single family foundation forming and framing crews, in Maple Ridge and Burke Mountain/Coquitlam.

For more information Please call Ed or Ali at: (604) 521-0038 careers@mstarhomes.com

CONSTRUCTION SITE In your NEIGHBOURHOOD

We thank all applicants for your interest!

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

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

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

Working with our partners such as Trevor Linden, President of the Vancouver Canucks, the aim of the Sales Development Specialist is to identify, approach and secure sponsorships; then maximize attendance for all FIOSA-MIOSA events and programs. The FIOSA-MIOSA Safety Alliance of BC is a not-forprofit industry organization that seeks to address challenges and opportunities specific to food & beverage processing and manufacturing and to set industry standards for health and safety. For a full job description and to apply please visit www.fmiosa.com.

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DATA ENTRY / OFFICE ASSISTANT Mechanical Contractor requires P/T Data Entry / Office Assistant. Applicants must have Grade 12 diploma or GED, have excellent verbal and written communication skills, ability to multi-task, detail oriented and highly organized, be proficient with Microsoft Office applications Word and Excel. Timberline and MS Project experience an asset.

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Sales Assistant Van-Kam Freightways has an exciting opportunity for a part time Sales Assistant available at our Surrey head office. This position is perfect for a mom who only wants to work 6 hours a day and still has time to drop off and pick up the kids. The job requires the preparation of different reports for customers, entering customer pickups, data entry, and various other related tasks. The hours for this position are a guarantee of at least 6 hours a day Monday through Friday. Applicants should have strong Microsoft Word and Excel skills, the capability of prioritizing and organizing your work, and the ability to work in a fast paced environment. Interested candidates should attach an updated resume and cover letter to: careers@vankam.com or Fax 604 587-9889

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

160 2 experienced SALES PEOPLE required with positive attitudes. We provide an Excellent Pay Plan & Bonuses. In store training & large customer base. Great new & used vehicle inventory to sell. Please e-mail or fax resume: ned@abbynissan.com Fax: 604-857-1469

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CERTIFIED GM TECHNICIAN TICKETED BODYMAN Vancouver Island, BC (see our community online at www.porthardy.ca) busy GM dealership looking for two full time positions to be filled immediately. Very competitive pay scales, benefits, and flexible schedules.

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The primary function is to research, plan, coordinate and execute events, trade shows and conferences that realize the parameters and expectations of each event including a return on investment. The FIOSA-MIOSA Safety Alliance of BC is a not-forprofit industry organization that seeks to address challenges and opportunities specific to food & beverage processing and manufacturing and to set industry standards for health and safety. For a full job description and to apply please visit www.fmiosa.com.

FARM WORKERS Krause Farms. 248 St. Langley, B.C. Farm labourers required 5 or 6 days/week or 40-50 hours/week. Horticultural work such as planting, pruning and harvesting crops. Seasonal employment from May to November 2015. Wage $10.49/hr. Submit applications by email only to: krausemployment@gmail.com Housecleaning company looking for responsible person 4days/wk. Weekdays only. Must have own transportation. Call 604-328-3733

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Commercial Transport Journeyman Mechanic (Surrey Terminal) 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. 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 Van-Kam thanks you for your interest, however only those being considered will be contacted.

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

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Sales Development Specialist

F/T CLASS 1 DRIVERS Pick-Up & Delivery Van Kam’s Group of Companies requires FT class 1 drivers for the Surrey area. Applicants must have LTL & P&D driving experience and must be familiar w/the Greater Vancouver region.

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Editor The Hope Standard The Hope Standard, a once a week, award winning community newspaper has an opening for an editor/reporter.

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.

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Reporting to the publisher, the editor/reporter will be instrumental in guiding the overall strategic direction of the Hope Standard. The successful candidate will possess above average leadership skills, will be a strong communicator, pay attention to detail and can work under pressure in a deadline driven environment. This person will have the ability to perform editorial tasks and contribute to the editorial content both in print and online. Strong design skills with knowledge of InDesign, Photoshop and iMovie are required. The editor will have a passion for, and is comfortable with, all aspects of multimedia journalism including diverse writing capabilities and advanced photography and video skills. You have a track record of turning around well-written, fact-based, concise, well-produced content quickly, for posting online immediately—with collateral (text, photos and video). You have demonstrable skills in all aspects of web journalism and a strong grasp of social media best practices (Twitter, Facebook, etc.).

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604-530-7885 / 604-328-3221

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GARAGE SALE Sunday Jan 11th, 9am - 3pm. 19942 78B Ave. Langley Tools, landscaping and garden supplies and materials, lumber, BBQ, lawnmowers, furniture and more.

560

MISC. FOR SALE

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

PLUMBING

#1 IN RATES & SERVICE. Lic’d/Ins. Local Plumber. Drains, gas, renos etc. BBB. Chad 1-877-861-2423

REAL ESTATE

E.L.M. Services

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

625

FOR SALE BY OWNER

*Fully insured * Senior Discount

778-245-5006 BRO MARV PLUMBING 24/7 Plumbing, heating, clogged drains BBB. (604)582-1598, bromarv.com

356

RUBBISH REMOVAL

Vacant Pad 55+. 1 Small pet, for new SRI single or double from $82,888. Chuck 604-830-1960

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

736

ALDERGROVE. 1 bdrm apt. $675 incl cable. Utils not incl. Refs & credit check. Avl nw. 778-549-3852

2008 VW GOLF h/b, 111K, 5 spd manual, mint cond, 2 sets of tires, black, $7000. (604)856-6517

ALDERGROVE 50+ Adult Building. 1 & 2 Bdrm apts. Central location. 604-317-1926 or 604-856-4307

100-20436 Fraser Hwy., Langley

LANGLEY 202/53A, 4 BDRM APT $1145/mo. Quiet complex, no pets. Call 604-539-0217

- Two Storey Townhomes – Newly Updated 2 & 3 Bdrms Clean and Bright – All appl. No Smoking $950-$1050/mo Sandy @ 604.534.7974.115 and Brenda @ 604.657.3321 Visit us on the web at: www.goddardrentals.ca

TOWNHOUSE 240/Fraser Hwy

LANGLEY

CHESTNUT PLACE 20727 Fraser Highway Quiet 1 & 2 Bdrm Incl cable/heat/hot water Laundry each floor Walk to shopping / amenities

604-533-4061 LANGLEY CITY 1-bdrm apt. Clean, crime free bldg. Incl. heat, n/p, refs. req’d. $715. 604-530-6384.

LANGLEY CITY APARTMENTS ON 201A

ALDERGROVE. Lrg 3 Bdrm upper part of house. Recent reno’s, fenced garden. $1300 + shared utils Jan. 15. NS/NP. Jan 604-530-0417

Hedge Trimming ~ Disposal

Full Landscape & Maintenance Services Aldergrove SxS Duplex, 4 suites 8500s/f lot, full renod, new siding/ windows, rent $3400. $589K or $295K each side. 604-807-6565 . FREE Scrap Metal Removal. .FREE Scrap metal removal. Appls, BBQS, exercise equip, cars, etc. 604-572-3733 ww.tkhaulaway.com

845

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

The Scrapper

AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-721-4528

FLEETWOOD 166/79A Ave. Lrg lot, master w/ensuite, laund, dbl garage liv & fam rms, f/p, central vac, alarm syst, walk to schools, bus & stores. $1700. Call or text: 604-649-1244.

FREE: heat, h/w, cable TV, laundry & parking. No Pets BACHELOR, 1 & 2 BDRMS. SENIORS, ADULT ORIENTED

• Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal FREE TOWING 7 days/wk. We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022

Villa Fontana & Stardust Michael - 604-533-7578

Rainbow & Majorca

851

Betsy - 604-312-1437

TRUCKS & VANS

CALL FOR AVAILABILITY LANGLEY quiet, clean, spac 2 bdrm, walk to Safeway & on transit line. Incl 4 appls, hotwater & prkg. Avail now NS/N/P Res Mgr 604534-1114 on wkend 778-808-8749.

Langley

The Parkview Terrace

5400 ~ 204 St. 2 bdrm suite ($900/mo) 1 bdrm suite ($790/mo) Heat, H/W, cable incl, in a adult-oriented building. N/S,N/P.

LANGLEY

The Village at Thunderbird Centre

2003 CHEVY AVALANCHE. Great condition, runs well, very clean inside & out. Champagne colour $6,950. Call 604-768-4826

Peninsula Prop Management

LANGLEY: 3 acre lot. private house, 3 levels, 4 bdrms. 3 bths. $2200/m. Avail. now. 604-719-2998 SOUTH LANGLEY 2 bdrm mobile home on large lot. Fenced. Private. $1100/m + utils. F/S, W/D. N/S, N/P. Call Jan (604)530-0417 WALNUT Grove: 20629-86A Ave, whole house. 2 sty + undev bsmt; 3 bdrm, 2.5 bath, 5 appl, fp ,NS, NP, fenced yd, $1700/mo +utils, Ref & 1 yr lease. Avail Feb 1. Call 604-8889160. Lv msg

752

TOWNHOUSES

Buying, Renting, Selling? www.bcclassiﬁed.com 752

TOWNHOUSES

We have 2 Playgrounds for your kids! And are “Pet-Friendly”

NEWLY RENOVATED $990 per month + utilities 3 BDRM - 1.5 Baths - 2 Levels

www.bentallkennedyresidential.com www.ThunderbirdVillage.ca

Bentall Kennedy (Canada) LP Linwood Place Apts: 604-530-6555 1 & 2 bdrm apts, $650-$900/mo. Ask about our Move-In BONUS.

1,100 sq ft and fenced back yard For more info call Mike at 604-792-8317 or 1-877-515-6696 or Email: wb@raamco.ca

Park Terrace Apts

Call 778-245-5006

HOMES FOR RENT

thunderbirdvillage@bentallkennedy.com

ALDERGROVE: 3215- 266A St. 3 Bdrm bsmt entry home. Owner Motivated to sell, $432,500 778-878-1586

Tree Pruning, Topping & Removal

Insured ~ WCB Over 25 yrs Exp.

SUITES, LOWER

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS

BROOKSWOOD COMMERCIAL LEASE spaces available at 208th Street and 40th Ave. Sizes 7002100 s.f. $1500 - $4500. Call Frank @ Noort Investments 604-835-6300 or Nick @ 604-526-3604.

Call 604-881-7111

ELECT SERVICES

*Free Estimate *Seniors Discount

750

LANGLEY. 1 bdrm, cable, lndry utils incl. NP. Refs. Feb 1. $700/mo. Quiet Residence. (778)245-7604

TRANSPORTATION

DELUXE 2 & 3 BEDROOM SUITES in Walnut Grove. Includes large balcony, fireplace, in-suite laundry. No Pets. Live, shop, work & play all in one location. Next to Colossus Theater (200/ #1 Hwy).

Perimeter, Drains, Sewer, Sumps & Water Main Restoration & Repair

White Rock - FANTASTIC OCEAN VIEW HOME FOR RENT 15444 Royal Ave. 3 bdrm, 2 baths, 2185 sq/ft living space. All appls incl. N/S. Longterm lease. Avail Jan 1st. Ref’s req’d. $2500/mo. Call for more info 604-817-5117

709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

Call: 604-220-6905

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

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING

5555 208th Street, Langley Studio - 1 & 2 bdrms. Indoor swimming pool and rec facility. Includes heat & 1 parking stall. No pets

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

TRETHEWEY @ MACLURE AVE

Painters SINCE 1977

Clean Bach, 1 & 2 Bdrm suites Heat & Hot Water included

PETS

Abbotsford Exhibition Park

NORTHSTARS PAINTING www.northstars-painting.com Master Painters at Students Rates. We will BEAT any Qualified Quotes. 778.245.9069

CALL FOR NEW SPECIALS

.Hugh & McKinnon Rentals 604-541-5244.

FLEA MARKET

ELECTRICAL

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

1 & 2 Bdrm apts available with incentives. From $895 - $1025/mo.

PETS

ABBOTSFORD

WALTER’S DRYWALL Taping - Texture - Repairs. Sm jobs pref’d. 40+ yrs exp. 604-308-7943

260

TILING

A-1 Ceramics, Marble, Glass blocks etc. Install/Repair. Res./Comm. Free Est. 20 years exp. Peter’s Tile (604)209-0173

551

SAMCON BUILDING. Complete reno’s & additions. Over 25 yrs exp. Call Derek (604)720-5955 www.samconbuilding.com

Bonniecrete Const.

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

373B

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

SUNDECKS

CONCRETE & PLACING

19777 Willowbrook Dr., Langley

SUSSEX PLACE APTS

NORWEGIAN ELKHOUND PUPS Ready Feb. 15. Reg’d. Vet checked http://vigelandkennels.ca 604-823-2259

HOMES FOR RENT

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

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

COMPUTER SERVICES

736

CALL 604-533-7710

GOLDEN DOODLE puppies. Born Nov. 22. Mom small reg. Golden x Dad small 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/out, good w/kids/animals, low/no shed) Our dogs are part of our home and life and we wish the same for our puppies. Please consider the time & commitment needed to raise a dog and you will have our support/guidance for life. 1st shots/deworm, $1200, 604-820-4827 Mission

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

APARTMENT/CONDO

NEWER BUILDING; 5 Appls including D/W and insuite washer and dryer, a/c, electric f/p, u/g prkg & balc. No pets, N/S. CLOSE TO ALL AMENITIES

fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977

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

RENTALS

Northland Apartments

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

in need of caring homes! All cats are spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Visit us at:

SPECIALIZING IN

242

WE BUY HOMES BC

www.paintspecial.com

Repair, Replace, Remodel...

Computer Problems? Call Blue Sky Tech 604.512.7082 John Jespersen

706

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

604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley

INTERIOR/EXTERIOR

Doing a Renovation or Drywall Repair?

HOMES WANTED

MIRACLE MOVING

Per Molsen 604-575-1240

239

627

604-537-4140

Dave: 604-862-9379

English Lady - Cleaning. Reliable. Honest. Exc Worker Pets ok Refs Reasonable Rates 604-533-1711

RUBBISH REMOVAL

RENTALS

LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE

Complete Home Renos ✔ Bathrooms & Kitchens ✔ Plumbing & Electrical ✔ Finishing Work & Mouldings ✔ Small Additions/Bsmt Suites ✔ General Contracting for renos FREE ESTIMATES hudolinrenos@gmail.com www.hudolinsrenos.com

** MONEY AVAILABLE ** 1st, 2nd & 3rd Mortgages Use the EQUITY in your HOME for Consolidation, Renovation or Any Reason. Call Donna at BBK Investments Ltd. 604.341.2806

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REAL ESTATE

$45/Hr

HUDOLIN’S ON HOMES

LARGE FUND Borrowers Wanted Start saving hundreds of dollars today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We don’t rely on credit, age or income. Call Anytime 1-800-639-2274 or 604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

www.affordablemoversbc.com

Jeff 604-720-6244 for an Estimate

FINANCIAL SERVICES

MOVING & STORAGE

Gutters • Concrete Forming • Framing- Exterior Siding

LANGLEY 56 Ave & 198th Street

182

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

CALL FOR NEW SPECIALS Spacious Bachelor, 1, 2, 3 Bdrm Suites. Heat & Hot Water incl. On Site Manager

604-530-0030 www.cycloneholdings.ca

WOODBINE TOWNHOUSES 9252 Hazel St. Chilliwack BC - Move in Incentive! Our Gated 5 acre Complex is Quiet and Family Oriented

6295005 6353866

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Fresher to You with Healthy Choices!

PRICES EFFECTIVE: Friday, January 9 to Thursday, January 15, 2015

Okanagan

Mexican

Ambrosia Apples

Green Beans

lb.

$1.52/kg

USA

$2.18/kg

Local

1 lb. Strawberries

Kiwi

$ 99

lb.

each

Silver Hills

Honey Ham

Mack’s Flax Bread

2/$

$ 59

100 gr

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