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Possible assault by hockey teammate Peewee player taken to hospital after allegedly hit over head with stick Wanda Chow
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A boy was sent to hospital after one of his peewee teammates at Burnaby Winter Club allegedly hit him over the head with a hockey stick Thursday night. The alleged assault came just hours after a former parent of the same club was sentenced for
threatening his son’s then-nine-year- peewee teams, made up of players old atom hockey teammate at a rink aged 11 and 12. in North Vancouver “We don’t have last year. the full details. The timing is What happens “bad,” admitted is the incident Len McNeely, Club manager the club’s general What happens is the incident was reported and manager, Len was reported and one of the one of the boys McNeely, on Friday boys apparently went to the apparently went to morning. “It’s really, hospital. the hospital.” really unfortunate.” The club’s McNeely confirmed the incident hockey committee will do a review took place in the dressing room of the incident, which will involve after a practice for one of the club’s interviewing the coaches and all the
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The owner of the Marine Pub— destroyed by a massive fire early Saturday morning—thinks he may have caught someone in the act of lighting his business ablaze. Pal Singh said when he got a call at 2:28 a.m. Saturday from the company monitoring the pub’s security system that the alarm on the back patio door had been tripped, he called up on his cellphone the feeds from the 27 video cameras scattered throughout the establishment. It’s a system Singh, with a background in information technology, designed himself. He expected to see the same types of shady characters who’d infiltrated his pub twice the last two months. In security camera footage from those break-ins, Singh said he witnessed groups of three people wearing hoodies and winter coats walking around inside the pub and on the patio “like they were scoping the place.” Singh said nothing of much value was taken, a debit machine and an old, empty cash register. Please see PUB FIRE, A3
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“They were walking around the pub like they were in a picnic,� said Singh, who turned the video files over to RCMP for further investigation. But when he checked the feed from the patio camera Saturday morning, he saw someone stacking two patio chairs upside down then setting a small fire beneath them. Singh said he called 911 and asked for fire trucks to be sent to the pub. He also called his maintenance man, David Bates, who lives nearby, then started driving to the pub from his home in Surrey. “I didn’t expect it to be that big,� said Singh, who asked his wife to keep an eye on the video feed. As he was driving she called to inform him the smoke was getting heavier. Bates said he threw on some clothes, grabbed his phone and his bicycle and walked the 50 metres or so from his apartment behind a restaurant on Marine. By the time he got to the pub, the flames were already towering into the night sky. Bates said he parked his bike against a lamp post then walked around the pub, including the perilous slope at the back, to see if anyone was running away or in need of help. He also pulled out his phone to shoot video. When Singh arrived on the scene, he said he was devastated. “I lost it,� said Singh. “I was shaking. I called my wife and said ‘we’re done.’ But she comforted me and said nobody was hurt.� Burnaby assistant fire chief Rick Weir said when firefighters arrived on the scene at 2:36 a.m. the pub was “fully involved with C
ABOVE: The fire early Saturday destroyed the Marine Pub on Marine Drive just west of Gilley. SHANE MACKICHAN/CONTRIBUTED
LEFT: Burnaby firefighters mop up after the fire. MARIO BARTEL/NEWSLEADER
flames shooting through the roof, 60 to 80 feet into the air.� In fact, the fire was so big the first responding crew immediately called in a second alarm as they approached the scene coming down Gilley Avenue. At the height of the fire, 30 firefighters, as well as RCMP, BC Ambulance and crews from Fortius Gas and BC Hydro, were on the scene. A third alarm was called in but quickly cancelled as firefighters got the upper hand. Weir said the building is “a total loss.� The pub’s roof collapsed and only three walls remain standing. “It was a defensive fire right from the start,� said Weir, who credited crews with saving the pub’s beer and wine store and a boxing gymnasium right next door. Singh said he’s turned the digital recorder with the video over to police. But it’s not yet known if the footage survived the fire. Staff Sgt. Major John Buis of the Burnaby RCMP said the department is investigating the fire. Weir confirmed the fire likely started in the open deck at M Y CM MY CY CMY K the rear of the building where
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Pal Singh, the owner of the Marine Pub, gets his first look at video shot by his maintenance man David Bates who was the first on the scene when the business was destroyed by a fire early Saturday morning.
a number of plastic chairs were stored. He said the fire’s quick spread makes it “highly suspicious. “Normally when someone phones in a fire, it’s not already through the roof,� said Weir. Meanwhile, Singh, who bought
the pub in April 2013, is trying to pick up the charred pieces of his business. His 22 employees, some of whom worked there for years, are out of a job. And his customers are looking for a new place to watch the big game with their friends and neighbours.
“It’s been there for so long,� said Singh of the pub that’s been part of the neighbourhood since 1986. “It was like a living room.� One he’s hopeful he’ll be able to rebuild. “We hope to get re-established,� said Singh.
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It’s not yet known if there was any adult supervision in the room when the incident took place, he said. When asked if the coach of the team had been fired, McNeely said, “I can’t confirm one way or another for you in terms of the status of the coach, coaches.” Burnaby RCMP are in the initial stages of their investigation after the parents of the alleged victim filed a complaint about the incident Friday morning, confirmed Staff Sgt. Major John Buis. The allegation is that the boy was hit over the head with the stick. As for the 2014 incident, it took place Feb. 21 at Karen Magnussen Arena in North Vancouver. When an argument between two BWC teammates started, Terry Litt, the father of one of the boys, threatened the other by reportedly saying, “Don’t touch my f--king kid or
I’ll kill you.” Litt, 57, pleaded guilty to uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm to the boy, Rocky Bhala, now 10. He was sentenced in court Thursday to a conditional discharge and 12 months probation. “From the Winter Club’s perspective, we dealt with it at the time it happened,” said McNeely. “It involved Mr. Litt and it was really an unfortunate circumstance and somewhat shocking that it would happen. He was suspended immediately pending further investigation but he chose to withdraw from the club. It was dealt with.” The criminal charges, “that just goes into a whole other arena and not something that we’re involved in.” Some parents’ inappropriate behaviour “has a significant impact on their kids, that really is what’s sad about it,” he said. While Litt and his son Jordan have moved on to another
hockey club, Bhala continues to play out of BWC. However, McNeely confirmed Ron Bhala is currently suspended from the club and unable to attend his son’s games for a year due to an unrelated matter. The club has player and parent codes of conduct, and the board has a zero tolerance policy for poor behaviour. For the most part, he said, the kids in the club are well behaved, making Thursday’s incident somewhat unusual. “Most of the noise that I deal with [as general manager] is parents not getting along or somebody in the stands yelling at kids, stuff that’s really inappropriate behaviour,” McNeely said. “Most of the stuff you’ve seen and heard in the press are parents sort of crossing the line. That’s where, if they just sit back and enjoy their kids everybody would be better off.”
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The provincewide teachers’ strike is likely to blame for much of the drop in enrolment at Burnaby schools, and the related financial woes that could result. The Burnaby school district’s regular school-aged program (as opposed to adult education) saw 143 fewer full-time-equivalent (FTE) students enrolled this year than projected, said district secretary-treasurer Greg Frank. Enrolment in “distributed learning,” the online program, is also down by 61 FTEs for a total of 204 fewer FTE students than projected. “We believe a significant portion of that declining enrolment is a result of the teachers’ job action that was happening,” Frank said. “Things like distributed learning, we weren’t in a position that we could run that during the summertime and so we lost that potential enrolment. “Because the job action happened through the start of school some parents did choose other options.” Frank said the district believes the dip in numbers is only a temporary one. “Our history has shown that there are dips that do occur during job action and then we subsequently recover that in
subsequent years. It may take more than one year to recover but it is something that we do expect to recover from.” In the meantime, the district is trying to sort out what the decline will mean to its finances. The loss of the 204 students translates into a loss of $1.4 million in provincial funding, Frank said. But the impact will be offset by not having to pay for expenses, such as teachers and support staff, to serve those students. And while the district had hoped to hold on to any savings from the strike, that doesn’t appear to be likely. “At this point [the province has] made us aware that they will be clawing back all of the strike savings from the month of September and that’s what we’re anticipating to happen.” For Burnaby district, that clawback is estimated at $7.5 million, he said. Frank stressed that’s only on the revenue side. While the teachers were on strike, the district also had expenses it did not have to pay out such as teachers’ salaries and utilities. It will, however, still have to pay the wages of CUPE support staff whose pay was guaranteed, teachers’ strike or not, in their own contract settlement. “What we were hoping at a minimum was that government would leave that funding in the districts to pay for any extra costs we may have incurred over that period of time or to put the
funding back into resources to service the students. It doesn’t appear at this point that that’s happening.” And while the province holds back funds to help districts when enrolments decline, and Burnaby will receive some of that money, it doesn’t look like anything more significant than it’s received in previous years, Frank said. The additional financial pressures come on top of the $4.5 million shortfall the district projected last year if expenses and provincial revenues remain the same. Frank added the district finished last year with surpluses which will be used to offset “hopefully a significant portion of the shortfall.” But after chipping away for several years at budget shortfalls due to provincial funding not keeping up with rising costs and inflation, the district increasingly has fewer places it can cut. “It becomes a bigger challenge each year for the board,” Frank said. The district is in the process of recalculating the current year’s projected budget, and expects to have it finalized by the school board in February. It’s also reviewing its budgets for the next three years based on the current enrolments and what its new projections will be. The education ministry announces its preliminary funding to districts by March 15.
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The execution of 10 journalists and two police officers by Islamist extremists in Paris this week has justifiably drawn international condemnation. It’s seen as not only an attack against a single news outlet, but an affront to a fundamental tenet of our democratic values: Freedom of expression. That the newspaper Charlie Hebdo can spark outrage is nothing new. It’s satirical attack on institutions on all sides of the political and religious spectrum has spared few. But anger is one thing. Murder is something else. According to media reports the journalists were singled out, identified by name and systematically shot. They are not the first journalists to die, of course. Last year 61 journalists were killed doing their job. In 2013 the number was 70. True, reporting from locations like a war zone can be a dangerous business. But of those killed last year, 27 were deliberately murdered. The motives vary. However, the underlying theme is the suppression of information and a desire to control the message. We can’t let that happen. We can’t let any individual or organization dictate through force the information we receive, whether it’s an in depth investigation, or a satirical cartoon. To be clear, freedom of expression is not absolute. There are limitations, (like the promotion of violence and the dissemination of hate). But that still leaves a lot of latitude. We live in a time when access to information has never been easier. We can find it online, have it delivered to our doorstep, or channeled to our living room. We can’t let the ignorance and intolerance of armed thugs – and those who support them – stand in our way. —Chilliwack Progress
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would hazard a guess that in most garages across Canada, there is hidden away a sleigh or toboggan, just waiting for a snow day and a squealing kid to run it down a nearby slope.
However, in cities across our nation and in many in the U.S., laws are in place designed to keep the sliders hidden away, all thanks to litigious fools who believe we should live in a nanny state. Just last year, the city of Hamilton, Ontario, which by the way has banned tobogganing for many years and levies a heavy fine for scofflaws, was ordered to pay $900,000 to a lawyer who injured his spine on a toboggan run. Where is personal responsibility and where is legal justice? The guy chose to enjoy the thrill of sliding, knowingly flouted the law in doing so, then succeeded in having the city ruled responsible for his injury. A similar suit, for a similar
Mark Rushton amount, was also filed in Edmonton by a woman when her sled ran into something. In the U.S., of course, those settlements are two to three times as much, and as a result many cities in snowfall states have instituted sliding bans. No one denies that many sports are dangerous, and rocketing down a snow-covered slope with virtually no means of control is apparently only outranked in danger by scuba diving, snowmobiling and skydiving. I have yet to hear of anyone from the latter three activities suing the ocean, the mountain or the farmer’s field where they were injured or died. So why should a city be
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responsible, particularly one that has instituted a ban on such activity with heavy fines in place to further discourage it? A question perhaps best addressed to the lenient courts of our land that appear to encourage and reward irresponsibility, and regard common sense as inconsequential. If it looks dangerous, is against the law, and you do it anyway – suffer the consequences! End of story, end of litigation. At the end of the day, however, tobogganing and sledding is fun, and if you are careful (particularly with small children), it is a harmless and thrilling activity. Years ago, wearing a helmet while skiing or tobogganing was considered “sissy.” Today it’s smart and sensible. Almost everyone is, or should be, wearing one. Fortunately, in British Columbia there are no tobogganing bans in place that
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I’m aware of, but if there are, my advice is don’t go sliding there. There are plenty of other hills in this mountainous province of ours to do it and have fun. Virtually every outdoor activity (and many indoors too) has inherent danger to it. And it is your responsibility, not anyone else’s, to ensure you mitigate as much of that danger as you possibly can. Fall while skiing, get tossed from a horse, zip the ends off your fingers on a table saw, get injured while sledding – not things you want, or plan, to do. But they can happen when you choose risky activities. Yet, better to do them or any other healthy activity responsibly, I suggest, than sit on the couch all day playing video games.
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We need to start at home alternate energy, but it is not headline news like the pipelines the tar sands and LNG. In 1972, a group called the Club of Rome, in a book called Limits to Growth predicted that the old technology could not continue to grow forever. They also stated that a new economy could be developed. We have had 40 years to develop this, but the front page news is still that Canadian governments push hydrocarbons. That’s a deliberate choice. It doesn’t have to be. The hydrocarbon industry needs to wind down, and they need to be left to their own devices to do it. To quote Mr. Dorfman, quoting Wendy Mesley: “... Stephen Harper is well positioned to demonstrate responsible leadership by slowing the expansion of Canada’s hydrocarbon economy and by developing alternatives that satisfy our northern requirements.” We need to start at home. Albert Melenius Burnaby
On the hunt fOr representatiOn I greatly object to hunting permits being taken from resident hunters to be given to non-residents. Already, I apply for permits every year and seldom receive them because there are so few and so many applicants, and the BC Liberal government has decided to reduce my chances further. Either, I’m confused how politicians get elected, or the government is. It seems there are hundreds of thousands of resident hunters who vote and no non-residents who vote. I worked and paid taxes in this province for 40 years and expect better treatment from my elected representatives. I’d hope the government would reconsider this action. Wes Hermanson Burnaby
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Garbage exports from the Lower Mainland to the U.S. hit an all-time high in December, according to estimates from Metro Vancouver. They show loads of garbage heading south for landfills in Washington State climbed 60 per cent over the last year to more than 19,000 tonnes per month. Metro Vancouver last year tried to ban haulers from trucking waste out of the region over fears the rising flow of outbound garbage will cost the region millions in lost tipping fees and thwart recycling goals, as those loads are not subject to waste dumping rules, such as Metro’s new ban on disposal of food waste. Environment Minister Mary Polak in October rejected the proposed ban but named MLA Marvin Hunt to review whether some form of regulation is
required to control waste flows. Hunt is expected to report back with recommendations in the coming weeks. Critics have accused Metro of simply trying to keep waste in-region to feed a planned new incinerator and hope a final provincial decision will be the nail in the coffin of its waste-toenergy agenda. Some industry players also believe Metro has exaggerated the threat of garbage exports, which they predict will be less viable now that the dollar’s drop from par to 85 cents has made it more expensive to use U.S. landfills. “Fifteen per cent is a heck of a swing,” said Ralph McRae, chair of NorthWest Waste Solutions, which does not haul outside the region. “That’s got to make it less economic.” Belkorp Environmental vicepresident Russ Black suggested haulers who are still shipping to the U.S. are now “doing it
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Re: No matter how you slice climate change every little bit helps (Letters, Jan. 7) Russell Dorfman states of columnist Tom Fletcher and others like him: “It seems they expect China and India to suddenly assume world leadership in this situation.” Mr. Dorfman doesn’t go nearly far enough. China and India were world leaders in alternate energy. We seduced them away from it. After Richard Nixon first went to China the world’s press marvelled at how much the Chinese could do with people power, things like bicycles and handmade tools. Indians did the same. So the Western priority was to get them to use cars. Now, we try to get our own people to use bikes, with great controversy. At this time, China and India both have well-developed solar and wind energy programs. You hear about them in the Canadian media, but not often. We could learn from them, or import their technology, or both. Or we could make our own. Certainly people in Canada are working on
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who subsidize the system.” But he argued there are circumstances such as passenger safety that justify exceptions. “Think of a young teen trying to get home from Surrey Central to Langley or White Rock and they’re 50 cents short and it’s the last bus,” Jarvis said. “I would let that teenager on board.” The latest numbers were released by the Canadian Taxpayers Federation’s Jordan Bateman, who argues fare evasion is a chronic and growing problem and another reason for voters to reject a proposed 0.5 per cent sales tax for transit expansion. Asked if it’s
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All your local community centres have a wide variety of accessible activities available. There is something for everyone and many great ways to stay active and healthy. It is also a wonderful way to meet new friends, So let’s make 2015 the year to get a little more active.
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Cardiovascular exercise can help with everything from healthy weight maintenance to boosting your brain power. And of course, it just helps you feel good too.
Simple ways to maintain your mental acuity Many people know that a combination of a healthy diet and routine exercise is the best way to maintain their physical health. But what about mental well-being? Memory lapses are often assumed to be an accepted side effect of aging, but such an assumption is incorrect, as there are many steps men and women can take to maintain their mental acuity well into their golden years. FIND TIME FOR CARDIOVASCULAR EXERCISE
Cardiovascular exercise can help men and women maintain healthy weights and reduce their risk for potentially deadly ailments like diabetes and heart disease. But cardiovascular exercise also can boost brain power. Cardiovascular exercise pumps oxygen-rich blood to the brain, and that blood contains glucose that can fuel brain cells. Cardiovascular exercise also strengthens blood vessels, which can help prevent potentially devastating diseases, such as stroke, that can have a lasting and negative impact on cognitive function. FIND TIME FOR FRIENDS AND FAMILY
Many people need no reason to socialize, but those that do can now cite boosting brain function as a great reason to enjoy family and friends. Please see A NAP, A12
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Nine great brain tips 1. Step It Up A 30-minute daily walk is one of the best things you can do for your body, including your brain. 2. Go Mediterranean A healthy diet is always good for your brain, but one eating style in particular may be best for preserving memory. A Mediterranean diet of lots of fruits and vegetables, fish rather than red meat, and olive oil has been shown to help. 3. Engage Your Brain Play cards, join a book club, watch a football game with friends and discuss the score, or play a brain-training app. Any mentally challenging activity will keep your mind sharp. 4. Stay Social Card games and book clubs also keep you socially active—another plus for your brain. Social interaction also enhances memory through its effects on mood. Social isolation can lead to depression, and depression in itself can cause dementia. 5. Sleep Right Try to get a good night’s sleep. Tips to a better sleep: • Avoid big meals before bed. • Go to bed at the same time each night and get up at the same time each morning. • Don’t drink caffeine or alcohol close to your bedtime. • Avoid smoking or other forms of nicotine. 6. Stop Stress Stress makes it harder to pull out information from your brain’s memory. To relieve stress, try different ways to relax, like meditation, yoga, or massage. 7. Stub Out Cigarettes If you smoke, quit. Smoking speeds up memory loss as you age. 8. Get Checked Sometimes, medical conditions like thyroid disease, diabetes, depression, or a vitamin deficiency can trigger memory loss. 9. Use Memory Tricks When you have trouble with everyday memory, it helps to have a few tricks up your sleeve. When you learn a new name or word, say it aloud to seal it in your brain. Mentally connect each new name with an image. If you meet a girl named April, picture a tree in bloom to represent the month of April. To assist recall, post sticky notes around the home and office, or set reminders on your phone so you’ll know when it’s time to take your medicine or head to an important meeting.
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ver the past few months I’ve encountered situations where friends and/or family members suspect abuse of an older adult. As I researched this topic I found some helpful information. I decided to start with the profile of an abuser.
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Who are abusers of older persons? Family members — anyone can be an abuser, but it is usually someone close to the older person, such as a son, daughter, spouse, grandchild, or other relative; and Other abusers — an abuser might also be a neighbour, friend, health care or social service provider, paid caregiver, or volunteer. What are some characteristics of an abuser? Imbalance of power — the abuser is usually someone in a position of trust and/or authority. Dependency — the abuser is often dependent on the older person for money or a place to live. History of abuse — the abuser may have a history of abusive behaviour in past relationships, or may have been abused or witnessed family violence as a child. Personal or emotional problems — the abuser may have other issues such as drug or alcohol abuse, gambling
Wendy Scott or financial problems, mental health issues, or chronic unemployment. Low self-esteem and isolation — often the abuser has very low self-esteem and limited social supports. False sense of entitlement — abusers may believe their actions are justified. They might also feel entitled to an older person’s property or possessions because they believe they are owed for helping or caring for him or her. Stress — the abuser may have other stresses in their life such as financial or relationship problems. Lack of skills — the abuser may be unprepared for the responsibility of care- giving, lacking either skills or suitability. BARRIERS TO DISCLOSURE OF ABUSE
There are several reasons that an older person might not disclose abuse. Fear Retaliation (fear that the abuse will get worse); Being abandoned or put into a nursing home; Not being believed or not having proof of the abuse; Losing a caregiver; and Being shunned by the rest
of the family or being denied access to other family, especially grandchildren. Belief The abuse is somehow “deserved” or justified; The abuse is a “family problem”; and No one can help. Other reasons… Dependence — on the abuser (emotional, physical or financial); Pressure — to maintain the family or community reputation; Literacy, language or cultural barriers might make it difficult to communicate with supports or limit access to information; Hopelessness about things being different, and depression; Shame and embarrassment; Protecting the abuser from possible consequences (such as criminal charges); Hope — that things will change; Acceptance — of abuse as normal; and Love for the abuser. The source for the information in this article was found at the website: http:// www.hss.gov.yk.ca/seniorabuse. php” http://www.hss.gov.yk.ca/ seniorabuse.php Wendy J. Scott (RN, BScN, MA) is the owner and director of care of Nurse Next Door’s Burnaby/ New Westminster/TriCities office. Reach her at 604-522-9989 or wendy@nursenext doorburnaby.com.
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Routine socialization can keep a brain sharp by reducing its levels of cortisol, a potentially destructive hormone brought on by stress. Researchers also believe routine interaction with other people stimulates the brain’s frontal lobe—areas likely responsible for planning, decision making and response control. SQUEEZE IN A NAP
Naps can have a reenergizing effect on men and women, but a study from German researchers also found that naps also can
improve memory. In the study, researchers divided participants into three groups: people who would stay awake for 60 minutes; people who would sleep for six minutes; and people who would sleep for 30 to 45 minutes. After the hour was up, participants were given a word recall test, and those who slept performed better on the test than those who hadn’t. But the development that was perhaps most interesting was that those who slept for just six minutes performed just as well on the test as those who
slept for far longer, leading researchers to suggest that men and women need not take long naps to improve their memories. INCLUDE FISH IN YOUR DIET
A study from researchers at Chicago’s Rush University Medical Center found that people who eat fish once a week have a 60 percent lower risk of developing Alzheimer’s than those who do not include fish in their weekly diets. Researchers credit this lower risk to DHA, an omega-3 fatty acid that is found in both the brain and in fish such as salmon and tuna.
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Seniors Choir: Long running, non-profit, fun senior’s choir seeks volunteer accompanist. When: Meets Saturdays at 10 a.m., performs Tuesday afternoons at senior residences and hospitals. Where: Confederation Senior Centre, 4585 Albert Street, Burnaby. Info: Maggie 604-565-4444.
Burnaby Parkinson’s Support Group: If you are a person with Parkinson’s or a caregiver interested in sharing ideas, coping strategies, information and resources, and good conversation you are warmly welcomed to this support group of the Parkinson Society British Columbia. When: Second Monday of each month, 1 to 3 p.m. Where: Confederation Park Community Centre, 4585 Albert Street, Burnaby. Info: Robbin Jeffereys, 604-6623240 or rjeffereys@ parkinson.bc.ca.
S e n i o r s To g e t h e r Program: A senior led group focuses on welcoming and involving seniors in a variety of different activities. When: English conversation (Fridays, 10 to 11 a.m.), seniors social group (Fridays, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., light lunch served) and Wii games and exercise (Wednesdays, 12 to 3 p.m.). Where: South Burnaby Neighbourhood House, 4845 Imperial St., Burnaby. Info: 604-4310400.
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The upsides of aging Dear Eve: But I don’t let it run my life and I stay away I have been reading your column for a long from gossip and negative people who think it’s time now and thought I would send you a more all about them. uplifting letter. What I am basically saying is regardless of my In my early 70s and long after I retired from chronic health conditions and a tight budget I my career I decided to change choose to grow old gracefully and my professional look to one that be joyous in my life. reflects my age more. Please print that for all the I chose to let grow out my hair people that think complaining is into a more natural grey look, I going to make you feel better. Young at Heart cut down to a minimal of makeup Eve Silverman and my wardrobe has changed Dear Young at Heart: over some years to simple clean Thank you for writing. trendy casual. You are an inspiration and I’m glad to print I gave away most of my high heels in favour this for my readers. of really good walking shoes. Carpe Diem! (Seize the day). I find now, time is my friend. I am able to sleep in when I want, or stay up really late and I don’t have to feel guilty about it. Eve Silverman is a Certified Dementia Practitioner, Although routines are nice, I like the feeling helping individuals though the difficulties of losing of freedom to make last-minute changes and be one’s independence. Find her at more spur of the moment if I choose. www.age-rite.com or call 604-377-0710. Like a lot of seniors, I’ve embraced giving back, so I volunteer a fair amount.
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Ravens knock Rebels off top hoop perch The Burnaby South Rebels were knocked off their top provincial senior boys basketball perch in Port Coquitlam on Saturday. The host Terry Fox Ravens defeated the Rebels 79-71 in the final of the Legal Beagle tournament. It was the first loss of the season for Burnaby South which went into the tournament as No. 1 in the provincial AAAA rankings while the Ravens were ranked fourth. The loss came despite Jermaine Haley of the Rebels scoring a gamehigh 27 points. The Rebels began the 10-team tournament that featured seven of the top 10 ranked squads in the province by downing the Heritage Woods Kodiaks of Port Moody
78-35 Friday morning with Haley scoring 35 points. That evening in the semifinals, Haley notched 32 points as South downed Edmonton’s Harry Ainlay Titans 91-80 thanks to a 12-0 run in the last three minutes. Haley and teammate Tyus Batiste were named tournament all-stars. In league play Wednesday, the Rebels beat the Moscrop Panthers 94-54. This week, Burnaby South will be playing the 55th annual Abby Snowball Tournament at Abbotsford Secondary. Their first round game Thursday will be against the winner of a match between the Yale Lions of Abbotsford and the St. George’s Saints from Vancouver.
Knights fifth in own tourney The St. Thomas More Knights defeated the Delta Pacers 72-55 Saturday to take fifth place at their own Chancellor senior boys basketball tournament. The Knights went into the tournament seventh in the AAA provincial rankings. They began by beating the Maple Ridge Ramblers 58-44 in front of most of the student body during the noon hour last Wednesday. The next day, however, they fell 77-56 to Vancouver’s Sir Charles Tupper Tigers. STM rebounded to beat Richmond’s McMath Wildcats MARIO BARTEL/NEWSLEADER
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D TEbook EvEnTs Drop-In Conversation Circles for Work Permit Holders (Burnaby): Presented by MOSAIC, a multilingual non-profit organization dedicated to addressing settlement issues affecting immigrants and refug ees. Whe n: Saturdays, until March 21, 1–3 p.m. Where: Brentwood C o m m u n i t y R e s o u rc e Centre, 2055 Rosser Ave., Burnaby. Info: 604-292-3907. Canadian Citizenship P re p a rat i o n ( K o re a n ) : Presented by MOSAIC, a multilingual non-profit organization dedicated to addressing settlement issues affecting immigrants and refug ees. Whe n: Jan. 19 and 20, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Where: MOSAIC Burnaby Centre for Immigrants, 5902 Kingsway. Info: 604-438-8214.
Email newsroom@burnabynewsleader.com C o nv e r s a t i o n Circle: Presented by MOSAIC, a multilingual non-profit organization dedicated to addressing settlement issues affecting immigrants and refug ees. W h e n : Wednesdays, Jan. 21– Feb. 25, 2-4 p.m. Where: MOSAIC Burnaby Centre for Immigrants, 5902 Kingsway. Info: 604-254-9626.
and computer classes, workshops, field trips and more. Volunteers provide language assistance in a number of languages. All activities and services are free of charge, but registration is required. Info and registration: North Burnaby location, 604-2923907; South Burnaby, 604438-8214.
Stress Management Workshop: Presented by MOSAIC, a multilingual non-profit organization dedicated to addressing settlement issues affecting immigrants and refugees. When: Monday, Jan. 26, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Where: MOSAIC Burnaby Centre for Immigrants, 5902 Kingsway. Info: 604-438-8214.
Adult ESL Classes: For all English levels, beginners t o a dva n c e d . W h e n : We d n e s d ay m o r n i n g s 10-11:15 a.m., starting Jan. 7. Where: Nelson Avenue Community Church, 5825 Nelson Ave., Burnaby. Info: 604-435-4123.
MOSAIC Burnaby Seniors Club: Provides free activities for immigrant seniors aged 55+. Activities include E n g l i s h c o nv e r s a t i o n
Burnaby Family Place: Drop in playtime for parents, caregivers and their children from 0 to 6 years. Drop in to meet
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new friends, play in a safe secure environment and learn about community resources. When: Mondays to Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where: 410 Clare Ave. (one block east of Sperling and Hastings). Info: 604299-5112. Basic Computer Course for Beginners: When: Wednesdays and Fridays, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Where: Confederation Seniors Centre, 4585 Albert St., Burnaby. Info: Eric at 604299-3335. Burnaby International Folk Dancers: Learn folk dances from around the world in a friendly club environment. New dances taught every night; all levels welcome, no partner needed, $4 drop-in, first night free. When: Every Tuesday, 7-9:30 p.m. Where: Charles Rummel Centre, 3630 Lozells, Burnaby. Info: 604-436-9475.
Line Dancing: Line dance with Georgie. Beginners welcome. When: Mondays, 10 a.m. Where: Deer Lake United Church Hall (rear entrance), 5135 Sperling Ave., Burnaby. Info: Georgie, 604-522-5647. Dominoes Meet: Weekly game of Dominoes (Mexican Train) for players 55 and over. Come join our enthusiastic group playing on three tables. When: Every Tuesday, 12:30 to 4 p.m. Where: Willow room, Cameron Seniors’ Recreation Centre, 9523 Cameron St., Burnaby (N of Lougheed Town Centre). Info: 604-297-4453.
Burnaby International Folk Dancers: Learn folk dances from around the world in a friendly club environment. New dances taught every night; all levels welcome, no partner needed, $4 drop-in, first night free. When: every Tuesday night, 7 to 9:30 p.m.
Where: Charles Rummel Centre, 3630 Lozells, Burnaby Info: 604-436-9475. E n g l i s h C o nve r s at i o n and Sing-along Classes: Burnaby Multicultural Society offers English conversation class and sing-along class. Anyone welcome for socializing, practising language skills and making new friends. When: Fridays, 2 to 4 p.m. Where: Burnaby Multicultural Society, 6255 Nelson Ave., Burnaby. Info: Carol, 604 431-4131 ext.27 or carol.ha@thebms.ca. Social Dance: Practice your dancing skills at these weekly dances. Come with a friend or on your own and have a memorable time. When: Fridays, 1-3:30 p.m., Saturdays 2-4 p.m. and Mondays 12:45-2:45 p.m. Where: Edmonds Community Centre for 55+, 7282 Kingsway, Burnaby. Cost: $1 member, $2 other. Info: 604-297-4400.
PUBLIC NOTICE Lower Mainland intermediate pipeline system upgrade On December 19, 2014, FortisBC Energy Inc. (FEI) applied to the British Columbia Utilities Commission (Commission) for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (CPCN), pursuant to sections 45 and 46 of the Utilities Commission Act, to replace two intermediate pressure (IP) pipeline segments in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia with an estimated construction cost of $264 million. FEI proposes to begin construction activities in the spring of 2018 and complete the in-service date before the end of 2018. Final restoration would complete in the summer of 2019. The larger of the two replacement segments consists of replacing approximately 20 km of an existing 20” pipeline operating at 1200 kPa between Coquitlam Gate Station and East 2nd & Woodland Station that is showing evidence of nearing the end of its useful life with a new 30” pipeline operating at 2070 kPa. The second replacement consists of replacing a short 0.5 km section of 30” pipeline operating at 1200 kPa with equivalent size and operating pressure between Fraser Gate Station and East Kent Avenue & Elliott Street in Vancouver to upgrade this segment to meet FEI’s seismic criteria for critical facilities with the majority of FEI’s 210,000 customers in the Metro Vancouver communities of Vancouver, Burnaby, Coquitlam, Port Moody, Port Coquitlam, West Vancouver and the District of North Vancouver served through the Fraser Gate Station. HOW TO GET INVOLVED Persons wishing to actively participate in the proceeding must register as an intervener through the Commission’s website at www.bcuc.com or in writing by January 26, 2015. In their registration, interveners must identify the issues they intend to pursue and indicate the extent of their anticipated involvement in the review process. Interveners will each receive a copy of all non-confidential correspondence and filed documentation, and must provide an email address if available. Persons not expecting to actively participate, but who have an interest in the proceeding, should register as an interested party through the Commission’s website or in writing, by January 26, 2015, identifying their interest in the proceeding. Interested parties receive a copy of the Decision when it is released. Letters of comment on the Application will also be accepted. All submissions and/or correspondence received relating to the Application are provided to the Panel and all participants in the proceeding. Submissions are placed on the public record and
posted to the Commission’s website. By participating and/or providing comment on the Application, you agree that all submissions will be placed on the public record and posted on the Commission’s website. If you wish to attend the Workshop or the Procedural Conference please register with the Commission Secretary using the contact information provided at the end of this notice. Tuesday Feb. 3, 2015 9:00 a.m.
Workshop FortisBC Energy Inc. will explain the Application and answer questions.
Procedural Conference Tuesday Feb. 10, 2015 The Commission will consider the process to review the Application. 9:00 a.m.
Location: Commission Hearing Room 12th Floor, 1125 Howe Street Vancouver, B.C.
VIEW THE APPLICATION The Application and all supporting documentation are available on the Commission’s website under “Current Applications.” If you would like to review the material in hard copy, it is available to be viewed at the locations below: British Columbia Utilities Commission Sixth Floor, 900 Howe Street Vancouver, BC V6Z 2N3 Commission.Secretary@bcuc.com Phone: 604-660-4700 Toll Free: 1-800-663-1385
FortisBC Energy Inc. 16705 Fraser Highway Surrey, BC V4N 0E8
FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER For more information or to register please contact Ms. Erica Hamilton, Commission Secretary, using the contact information above.
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INDEX IN BRIEF FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS ...............1-8 COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS ...9-57 TRAVEL.............................................61-76 CHILDREN ........................................80-98 EMPLOYMENT .............................102-198
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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 115
EDUCATION
EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 130
HELP WANTED
EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 130
HELP WANTED
RV LOT Rentals $8.95 a day. 362 days of sunshine, pets, events, classes, entertainment. Reserve by 02/14/2015. Web-site: www.hemetrvresort.com. Call: 1-800-926-5593
BUSINESS SERVICES...................203-387
EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION
PETS & LIVESTOCK ......................453-483 MERCHANDISE FOR SALE...........503-587 REAL ESTATE ...............................603-696
108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
RENTALS ......................................703-757
FLAGGERS NEEDED. No Certification? Get Certified, 604-575-3944
Opportunity To Buy Janitorial Franchise
AUTOMOTIVE ..............................804-862
bcclassified.com
General Labourers
ANNUAL STARTING REVENUE $24,000 - $120,000 FINANCING AVAILABLE
MARINE .......................................903-920
• Minimum $6,050 down payment • Guaranteed Cleaning Contracts • Includes Professional Training • On Going Support • Proven Worldwide Franchiser
Required for Delta Manufacturing Company of paper products for the food and beverage industry. Must have own Transportation. 12 hour shifts, working every second weekend. $11.75/hour to start and Benefits After 3 Months. Apply with resume: humanresources @seasidepaper.com or Fax: 604.930.2701
.Flagpersons & Lane Closure Techs required. Must have reliable vehicle. Must be certified & experienced. Union wages & benefits. Fax resume 604-513-3661 email: darlene.hibbs@shawbiz.ca
Civil Infrastructure Diploma BRIGHTON COLLEGE - Less than 9 month course. 604.901.5120
FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS 6
604.434.7744 info@coverallbc.com www.coverallbc.com
IN MEMORIAM GIFTS
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DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING
Excavator & Backhoe Operator Training. Be employable in 4-6wks. Call 604-546-7600. www.rayway.ca
MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION is an in-demand career in Canada! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get the online training you need from an employertrusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-888-528-0809 to start training for your work-at-home career today!
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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.
$1000 Hiring Bonus & Above Average Rates To join our team of professional drivers please send a resume and current drivers abstract to: .21st Century Flea Market. Jan 18, 10am-3pm. Croatian Cultural Ctr. 3250 Commercial Dr. Adm $5.
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careers@vankam.com or Fax: 604-587-9889
INFORMATION SOAR is Pacific Coastal Airline’s in-flight magazine. This attractive business & tourism publication is published bi-monthly (6 times/year). Great impact for your BC Business. More than 280,000 passengers fly Pacific Coastal Airlines. Please call Annemarie 1.800.661.6335 or email fish@blackpress.ca
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F/T CLASS 1 DRIVERS Pick-Up & Delivery
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
We thank all applicants for your interest! Van-Kam is committed to employment equity and environmental responsibility.
FRAMING CREWS
Foxridge Homes is currently hiring experienced Framing Crews for our Single and Multi-Family projects in Surrey, Coquitlam, Maple Ridge and Langley. Foxridge Offers Steady Full-Time Work With Competitive Rates & Production Bonuses. If this is of interest to you please contact us at: foxridgecareers@qualico.com
BAKERY HELP ~ Burnaby ~ We are currently accepting applications for
Packer & Baker’s Helper
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Please apply in person: Mon-Fri 9am-2pm at:
1615 MacDonald Ave (E.1st Ave)
CARRIERS NEEDED YOUTH & ADULTS
INTRODUCTIONS
Deliver newspapers (2x per week) on Wednesdays and Fridays in your area. Papers are dropped off at your home with the flyers pre-inserted!
Meet singles right now! No paid operators, just real people like you. Browse greetings, exchange messages and connect live. Try it free. Call now: 1-800-712-9851
Call Christy 604-436-2472
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VACATION SPOTS
Resort Rental in Hemet, CA. Brand new one bedroom cottages with full kitchen, bath, queen bed, and living suite. Luxury Resort. goldenvillagepalms.com or 866-916-1316
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PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITIES: Troyer Ventures Ltd. is a privately owned energy services company servicing Western Canada. All job opportunities include competitive wages, comprehensive benefits package and room for advancement. We are accepting applications at multiple branches for: Professional Drivers (Class 1, 3), and Mechanics. Successful candidates will be self-motivated and eager to learn. Experience is preferred, but training is available. Valid safety tickets, clean drug test, and a drivers abstract are required. For more information and to apply, please visit our website at: Troyer.ca. ROAD CONSTRUCTION Operations Supervisor wanted to lead our team. Want a fulfilling career that offers work life balance? You can be home every day; www.sturgeoncounty.ca.
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PART-TIME
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
HOME CARE/SUPPORT
F/T Live-in Caregiver req by elderly couple. Flexible days off. email hanifmawji@shaw.ca F/T LIVE IN CAREGIVER req for elderly couple, flex days off, min wage, Burnaby. cseitz@gmail.com
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- CERTIFIED GM TECHNICIAN - TICKETED BODYMAN Vancouver Island Busy GM dealership looking for two full time positions to be filled immediately. Very competitive pay scales, benefits, and flexible schedules. See our community online at www.porthardy.ca
Send resume to cory@klassengm.com
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bcclassified.com 604-575-5555
130 KAL-TIRE, SECHELT requires immediately, an OTR Tire Technician with OTR, medium truck, light truck and passenger tire skills. Valid provincial driver’s license. Competitive salary and benefits. Reply with resume to rjatkal@telus.net or call Joe 604-885-7927.
109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES NEW YEAR, NEW CAREER! CanScribe Medical Transcription graduates are in high demand. Enrol today and be working from home in one year! info@canscribe.com. 1-800-466-1535. www.canscribe.com.
EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION
HELP WANTED
Editor The Hope Standard The Hope Standard, a once a week, award winning community newspaper has an opening for an editor/reporter. 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.). Candidates should have a diploma/degree in journalism, or a related field. The Hope Standard is part of Black Press, Canada’s largest privately held, independent newspaper company with more than 150 community, daily and urban newspapers in B.C., Alberta, Washington State, Ohio and Hawaii. Those interested should email a resume, writing samples and a cover letter to: Carly Ferguson publisher@hopestandard.com Deadline for applications is 5:00pm January 18, 2015. Thank you to all who apply. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
BC COLLEGE OF OPTICS - Optician / Contact Lens Fitter. 6 month course. 604.581.0101
blackpress.ca 1/15W_CP7
HIRING MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTIONISTS! Minimum 2 years’ recent acute care Medical Transcription experience or new CanScribe Career College MT graduates. Testing required. Email resume to: mt_recruiter@yahoo.com.
SHOP from HOME! Check out bcclassified.com
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Commercial Trailer Journeyman Mechanic (Surrey Terminal) Van-Kam Freightways Ltd. requires two (2) full-time Commercial Trailer Journeyman Mechanics to work out of our Surrey Terminal located at 10155 Grace Road. Applicants should have an inspectors ticket, a minimum of 2 years of related experience, a positive attitude and able to work in a team environment. Experience in a freight fleet environment would be preferred as this is a busy facility providing service to a large fleet of Company Owned Trucks and Trailers. Seize this opportunity to work for one of Western Canada’s largest regional freight carriers. For more information, call Derek, at 604-587-9818 or 604-968-7149 Interested candidates should attach an updated resume and cover letter to: careers@vankam.com or fax: 604-587-9889
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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.
Van-Kam thanks you for your interest, however only those being considered will be contacted.
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 is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility.
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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• SAW FILER • ELECTRICIANS • MILLWRIGHT/WELDER - Surrey B.C Searching for highly motivated and ambitious individuals to work and be challenged in their field. Competitive Wage & Good BeneďŹ t Package Offered! Please forward your resume: Fax:(1)604-581-4104 Email: careers@tealjones.com Visit: www.tealjones.com
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TAX FREE MONEY is available, if you are a homeowner, 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
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FINANCIAL SERVICES
Are You $10K Or More In Debt? DebtGo can help reduce a significant portion of your debt load. Call now and see if you qualify. 1-800-351-1783
MOVING & STORAGE
Call: Rick (604) 202-5184
IF YOU own a home or real estate, ALPINE CREDITS can lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is NOT an issue. 1.800.587.2161.
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Renovated, spacious & bright 1 & 2 Bdrm units. Small pet ok. From $850/mo incl heat & HW. Near Highgate.
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604-540-2028, 778-708-6336 Maple Ridge Central
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3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour (Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Services.
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EAST BURNABY - 4 bdrm house, Available now. (604)526-2477 Port Coquitlam, Shaughnessy - 3 bdrm. 2 bath. W/D, Pets negotiable. Avail. Feb. 15 $1500 604.202.7166 or 604.460.7819
PLUMBING
BRO MARV PLUMBING 24/7 Plumbing, heating, clogged drains BBB. (604)582-1598, bromarv.com
ELECTRICAL
Low Cost. Same Day. Licensed. Res/Com. Small job expert. Renos Panel changes ~ 604-374-0062
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FIVE STAR ROOFING All kinds of re-roofing & repairs. Free est. Reasonable rates. 778-998-7505 or 604-961-7505
ABC TREE MEN Pruning, Shaping, Tree Removal & Stump Grinding. 604-521-7594 604-817-8899
SHIPPING/RECEIVING
Richmond, BC
SOUTH SURREY EXECUTIVE
TREE SERVICES
10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Call Aman: 778-895-2005
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HOME REPAIRS
RooďŹ ng Experts. 778-230-5717 Repairs/Re-Roof/New Roofs. All work Gtd. Free Est. Call Frank.
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TOY POODLE PUPS 6 weeks old. 2 females. 1 white, 1 cream. $800 each. 604-820-4230, 604-302-7602
Call Robert 604-941-1618 OR 604-844-4222 INTERIORS: Baths (reno’s/ repairs) specializing in drywall, doors, flooring, tiling, plumbing, painting, miscellaneous, etc. VERSATILE! EXPERIENCED IN OVER 30 LINES OF WORK! * Quality work * Prompt Service * Fair prices For positive results Call Robert SERVICE CALLS WELCOME
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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
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POCO, Main flr, 2 BR, new kitchen & bath, new laminate, 1000+ sq.ft. central loc, ideal for prof cpl, $1000 util incl. N/S, N/P. 778-847-5777.
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STEEL BUILDINGS/METAL BUILDINGS 60% OFF! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca.
JUNK REMOVAL By RECYCLE-IT! 604.587.5865 www.recycleitcanada.ca
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SUITES, LOWER
Maple Ridge 1 bdrm full bath sep ent, off road prkg, $700 utils incl. Sh w/d. NS/NP. Close to bus. Avail Feb 15. 604-463-3440
TOWNHOUSES
PITT MEADOWS: 2 - 3 bdrm co-op T/H $1108/mo - $1211/mo. Shares req’d. Close to WCE, schools & shopping. No subsidy available. 19225 119th Ave. For more info & to book an appt. call 604-465-1938
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SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
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AFFORDABLE MOVING
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$45/Hr
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www.paintspecial.com 604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley
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LINDEN GLEN APTS
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DRAIN Tiles, Sewer, Water Video Inspection, Jack Hammering, Hand Excavating Call Tobias 604.782.4322
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Licensed - Bonded - Fully Equip. Residential Commercial, 1-3 Men BIG OR SMALL MOVES Start $45/hr ~ All size trucks Free estimate/Senior Discount www.miraclemoving.ca
CONCRETE & PLACING
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. Aluminum patio cover, sunroom, railing and vinyl. 604-521-2688 .Aluminum patio cover, sunroom, railing and vinyl. 604-521-2688 www.PatioCoverVancouver.com
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POWERMAX CONTRACTING is seeking Journeymen and Apprentices for projects in Northern Alberta. The shift is 2 weeks in 1 week out with flights provided from regional airports. Competitive wage & benefits package offered. Please email resume to: christinem@powermaxltd.ca or call 780-714-9690 for details.
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