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Tackling the Talk If you are going home to visit family over the holidays, you may notice a change in your parents’ mental or physical condition. Perhaps your father is more forgetful, or maybe your mom is struggling with household tasks. If you suspect things are beginning to change, the holidays may present the perfect opportunity to ‘check in’ with them. In fact, if you haven’t found the right opportunities in the past, it may be time to have a conversation with them about inevitable issues related to aging. Specifically: health, finances, driving and living arrangements.
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2. Listen and check back Listen more than you talk. Make it apparent that you are hearing and comprehending by reiterating what you perceive they are saying. If they seem open – let the conversation flow. If there is reservation, take it slow and suggest that they give things more thought and share more at a later date.
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The only decreases shown in BC Assessment’s examples of market trends was a twobedroom strata high rise unit at SFU dropping from $324,000 to $316,000, and a strata low rise unit in South Burnaby dropping $10,000 to $323,000. At the other end of the spectrum, a typical 2003-era single-family dwelling in the Kensington area of North Burnaby increased from $1,513,000 to $1,573,000 (+4%). Overall, the North Fraser’s Assessment Roll, which includes Burnaby, New Westminster, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Anmore, and Belcarra, increased from $132.5 billion last year to $141 billion this year. Of note, a total of $2.1 billion of this growth was added through subdivisions, rezoning and new construction. In addition, owners of commercial and industrial properties in the North Fraser region will see increases ranging from five to 15 per cent. The anticipated completion of the Evergreen Line has SOTHEBY’S/CONTRIBUTED skewed some increases. 7629 Burris Ave. is again Burnaby’s most expensive residential property - by Both commercial and a long shot. residential land values in the Burquitlam and North 363rd most expensive property and March 15 to hear formal Road area of Coquitlam in British Columbia. complaints. and Murray Street in Port Property owners concerned The North Fraser Regional Moody are experiencing value about their assessment should assessment office is located at changes above the typical contact an appraisers at BC #420 –2700 Production Way range. Properties along Assessment first. If still in Burnaby. During the month the line are being unsatisfied, they may of January, office hours are purchased to hold for submit a Notice of 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday future redevelopment. Complaint (Appeal) by to Friday. Property owners Burnaby is home Feb. 2, for an independent can contact BC Assessment to five of the top-10 review by a Property toll-free at 1-866-valueBC assessed homes in the Assessment Review Panel. (1-866-825-8322) or online by PAPOUTSAKIS region. The top-valued The Property clicking “CONNECT” at www. property again this Assessment Review bcassessment.ca. year is a 14,456-square foot Panels, independent of BC Of note, BC Assessment has mansion at 7629 Burris St. At Assessment, are appointed launched a newly enhanced $9.4 million, it sits at more than annually by the Ministry version of its free e-valueBC $5 million more than number of Community, Sport and service that allows the public two on the list. Cultural Development, and to search, check and compare That said, it only ranks as the typically meet between Feb. 1 properties online.
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North Burnaby SFD, Vancouver Heights, 1994 SFD, Capitol Hill, early 1946 SFD, Kensington, 2003 SFD, Westridge, 1984 Strata, high rise, 2 bedroom, 1992 Strata, townhouse, 3 bedroom, 1972 Strata, SFU, High rise, 2 bedroom, 2006 Strata, Heights, low rise, 2 bedroom, 1987
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But that paled in comparison to the months-long wait until she learned she’d been selected. When Colasurdo got the call in October she was ecstatic. “It was really exciting for me,” she said. Morgan Smith, the series’ program director, said, “Being selected to the Honours Performance Series is something each finalist should be proud of accomplishing.” Colasurdo has performed with the Vancouver Youth Symphony at local venues like the Orpheum, Chan Centre and Michael J. Fox Theatre. But being able to walk onto the same stage where musical icons like Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninoff and Stravinsky once conducted or played takes her music achievements to a whole new level. “It’s surreal, it’s amazing,” said Colasurdo. It will also be a lot of work and pressure. When Colasurdo and her parents, Arlene and John, arrive
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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.
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Some New Year’s resolutions for B.C. It’s that time of year when B.C. politicians should start thinking about some New Year’s resolutions for a bit of political self-improvement. So, in the spirit of giving, here are five ideas for politicians to consider in 2015. 1. Do the shuffle In keeping with the season’s “out with the old, in with the new” theme, a cabinet shuffle is overdue. But a real one, trading deck chairs between Andrew Wilkinson and Amrik Virk a week before Christmas doesn’t count. And what was Premier Christy Clark thinking when she put Virk in charge of Technology, Innovation and Citizens’ Services as a political demotion, when technology clearly wasn’t his strong suit at Kwantlen University? Virk needs some shifts in the minors, not a far seat at the cabinet table. 2. Remember: the secret to survivin’ is knowin’ what to throw away and knowin’ what to keep Back in 2011, the B.C. government predicted that the first liquefied natural gas plant would be operational by 2015.
Dermod Travis Doesn’t look promising. Despite cutting its proposed income tax on the LNG industry in half and inking agreements with China to facilitate the use of foreign workers in B.C. to help build the facilities – that is if they’re built here at all and not just floated in – it’s doubtful anyone from government will be cutting the ribbon at an LNG plant any time soon. However, there’s one take away lesson from this: if you’re going to play cards with the high rollers, it doesn’t hurt to know the rules. So a little advice from Kenny Rogers: “You’ve got to know when to hold ‘em. Know when to fold ‘em. Know when to walk away. And know when to run. You never count your money when you’re sittin’ at the table. There’ll be time enough for countin’ when the dealin’s done.”
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3. Stop counting your chickens before they’re hatched A quick review of Petronas headlines sums this one up well: ‘Petronas LNG pullout threat just a negotiating tactic: Premier’ (Sept. 25), ‘Petronas warns of possible delay of $11-billion B.C. LNG project’ (Oct. 6), ‘B.C. in ‘good shape’ to close $10-billion LNG deal: Premier’ (Dec. 2), ‘Petronas defers decision on $36 billion BC LNG project’ (Dec. 3), and ‘Christy Clark says Petronas LNG project is a ‘done deal’ despite delay’ (Dec. 8). Yes, folks do want to know what’s going on, but not if it makes them dizzy. 4. Stop stating the obvious Last August, Energy and Mines minister Bill Bennett said this about the tailings pond breach at Mt. Polley Mine: “This is a serious incident that should not have happened.” Very true that. In November, Health minister Terry Lake called the decision of the B.C. Cancer Foundation (a registered charity) to top up the salary of the former
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No matter how you slice it, every little bit helps Re: Climate talks end 2014 in disarray (Column, Burnaby NewsLeader, Dec. 24) I’ve always found it difficult to understand the fixation on China and India shown by those, like Tom Fletcher, who mock and obstruct all attempts to mitigate our climate mess. It seems they expect China and India to suddenly assume world leadership in this situation. A strange position, given the tendency for folks of Mr. Fletcher’s persuasion to hold up Western democracies as the right and proper leaders of this world. Thankfully, a bit of this confusion was cleared up toward the end of his column where Mr. Fletcher supported his “agnostic” attitude toward “human-caused global warming” by noting the current trend of glacial recession started in the 1850s, “when a sport utility vehicle had one horsepower in leather harness[.]” At that point, it became clear Mr. Fletcher takes his analysis to the depth of a puddle. Unfortunately, the problem is very deep. All of the histories I’ve encountered give the late 1700s as the starting point for the industrial revolution. In 1840, Charles Dickens, an accurate and astute observer of his world, described a landscape where “as far as the eye could see into the heavy distance, tall chimneys, crowding on each other ... poured out their plague of smoke, obscured the light, and made foul the melancholy air.” (The Old Curiosity Shop, Chapter 45). Dickens’ description is of a well-established industrial economy spewing highly
polluting hydrocarbon emissions night and day from the coal-fired factory power plants that ran the steam engines of the early industrial revolution. Thus, it should come as no surprise the first retreat of the glaciers appeared after decades of such pollution. And given this history, the demands of the developing nations that we in the West acknowledge our responsibility for the current state of the climate, and for mitigating the effects already being experienced, seem to have a compelling logic. After all, the “developing nations” lack our long history of intensively burning hydrocarbon fuels. It is this history of increasingly intensive economic efficiencies that created our current climate issue, while providing our affluent way of life. Mr. Fletcher, however, is correct when he points out the lack of effective leadership on the climate issue. Mr. Obama is hamstrung by a Congressional leadership that determined from the beginning of his administration to block every initiative he put forward. Xi Jinping may be able to apply more effective leadership in China, but I doubt Mr. Fletcher would feel comfortable following that lead. As Wendy Mesley succinctly pointed out, however, 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. And regardless of how one
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But there were problems, said photo@burnabynewsleader.com Samuels. Ray Samuels was trying to The clips that secured the reignite his passion for running. small LED headlight to the belt But life kept getting in the were brittle and snapped easily. way. The light itself jiggled too much The demands of raising three to be of much benefit. young kids meant the Burnaby Samuels refined his design entrepreneur who’d competed in and another prototype was marathon, ultramarathon and made. All on his dime. Ironman races had to hit the But, said Samuels, he knew he road at 5 a.m. And fumbling in was on the right track. the pre-dawn darkness to gather With all his needs for a run his hydration belt, head lamp within an arm’s reach, he was and safety tail running more light as well as often. Other the pouch for his runners who Ray Samuels cellphone and tried it liked Runners do get taken out. If keys often cost I run without the belt now, it the bright him his mojo. It just doesn’t make sense. beam of light was easier just to that always crawl back into lit the way bed. ahead of them, instead of Then Samuels had a bright swivelling with their head as a idea. Why not combine all three conventional headlamp would. components into one easy-toAnd the integrated light in the store, quick-to-adorn package? back provided an extra measure That was three years and of safety for those late and early $150,000 of personal investment runs in winter’s gloom. ago. A fortuitous golf game got Samuels researched his idea Samuels a contact at Mountain and discovered no product Equipment Co-op, a national existed that brought together a retailer of outdoor and athletic runner’s simple basic needs for gear. water, safety and convenience. They liked what they saw and So he designed his FlashLite connected Samuels with their Belt, a hydration belt that also product development team to integrated clip-on LED lights further refine his belt. The loose in the front and back and a elastic that allowed the forward neoprene pouch to carry a light to jiggle was replaced with phone, keys or energy bars. a tighter, more secure nylon That was the easy part. strap. The clip that secured He contacted manufacturers the lights to the belt was made in China that could turn his smaller, more durable. The concept into an actual product. packaging was simplified. One, a luggage maker, got back Again, Samuels bore the cost. to him and created a prototype. He also aired out his credit
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Adult ESL Classes: For all English levels, beginners to advanced. When: Wednesday mornings 10-11:15 a.m., starting Jan. 7. Where: Nelson Avenue Community Church, 5825 Nelson Ave., Burnaby. Info: 604-4354123.
BC Sport Conference: A one-day professional development coaching conference that brings together coaches from all sports. Featuring keynote speaker Rick Hansen, and presentations by Allison McNeill, former head coach Canadian
N a t i o n a l Wo m e n ’s Basketball team and sport psycholog ist David Cox. Presented by Volleyball BC and To u r i s m B u r n a by. When: Saturday, Jan. 10, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Where: Michael J. Fox Theatre, Burnaby. Info and register: www. bcsportconference.ca.
OngOing Burnaby Family Place: Drop in playtime for parents, caregivers and their children from 0 to 6 years. Drop in to meet new friends, play in a safe secure environment and learn about community r e s o u rc e s . W h e n : Mondays to Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where: 410 Clare Ave. (one block east of Sperling and Hastings). Info: 604-299-5112. 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 604-299-3335. Burnaby International Folk Dancers: Learn folk dances from around the world in a friendly club environment. New dances taught every n i g h t ; a l l l ev e l s 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, 604-5225647. Dominoes Meet: We e k l y g a m e o f 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: 604-2974453.
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Langley Eagle Corbin Genge tries to skate past Coquitlam Chiefs’ Mark Cherkasov in the gold medal game at the Burnaby Bantam Classic hockey tournament at Copeland Arena. Langley won 6-3. Burnaby Minor Bulldogs lost 3-1 to Richmond’s Seafair Islanders in the quarter-finals. Seafair went on to take third place.
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Blue Devils (Coquitlam), Pitt Meadows Marauders, Vernon Lakers, Fleetwood Park Dragons (Surrey), G.W. Graham (Chilliwack), Delta Pacers and St. Mary’s (Calgary). The Knights will be in tough with Pitt Meadows being a AAAA Top 10 honourable mention, and McMath second, Pitt Meadows fourth, Tupper fifth and Vernon ninth in AAA The tournament wraps up Saturday with the third-place game at 4:30 p.m. and the final at 6:30 p.m. • The province’s heavyweights, including the top-ranked Burnaby South Rebels, are playing the Legal Beagle Tournament at Terry Fox secondary in Port Coquitlam this week. The Rebels are No. 1 in the AAAA rankings. They will
have a bye into the second round where they’ll take on the winner of a game between Port Moody’s Heritage Woods Kodiaks and Vancouver College Fighting Irish. The tournament features seven of the top 10 ranked teams in B.C. Along with Burnaby South there’s Langley’s Walnut Grove Gators (3), Vancouver College (4), Terry Fox Ravens (5), Kelowna Owls (7), Kitsilano Blue Demons (8) and Heritage Woods (10). Also making the trip are honourable mentions Tamanawis Wildcats of Surrey and Cowichan Thunderbirds from Duncan as well as Alberta powerhouse Harry Ainlay Titans of Edmonton. Next weekend the Rebels will be at the Abby Snowball Tournament.
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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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EDUCATION
TransX is now hiring Vancouver based Class 1 Owner Operators for Terrace and Central B.C. interior runs.
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Van-Kam is committed to employment equity and environmental responsibility.
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Editor The Hope Standard
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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
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.
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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 115
EDUCATION
EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 130
HELP WANTED
EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 160
TRADES, TECHNICAL
• SAW FILER • ELECTRICIANS • MILLWRIGHT/WELDER - Surrey B.C Searching for highly motivated and ambitious individuals to work and be challenged in their field.
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 287
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 356
RUBBISH REMOVAL
MOVING & STORAGE
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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
Civil Infrastructure Diploma BRIGHTON COLLEGE - Less than 9 month course. 604.901.5120
1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING Across the street - across the world Real Professionals, Reas. Rates. Best in every way! 604-721-4555.
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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
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.
Excavator & Backhoe Operator Training. Be employable in 4-6wks. Call 604-546-7600. www.rayway.ca
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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
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.
MIRACLE MOVING Licensed - Bonded - Fully Equip. Residential Commercial, 1-3 Men BIG OR SMALL MOVES Start $45/hr ~ All size trucks Free estimate/Senior Discount www.miraclemoving.ca
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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
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CARRIERS NEEDED
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YOUTH & ADULTS Deliver newspapers (2x per week) on Wednesdays and Fridays in your area. Papers are dropped off at your home with the flyers pre-inserted! Call Christy 604-436-2472
for available routes email
Email circulation@burnaby newsleader.com
.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
(Surrey Terminal)
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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Aldergrove SxS Duplex, 4 suites 8500s/f lot, full renod, new siding/ windows, rent $3400. $579K or $295K each side. 604-807-6565
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MORTGAGES
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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.
FOR SALE BY OWNER
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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
Commercial Transport Journeyman Mechanic
Like New Townhouse. Only 3 years old. Immaculate Deluxe, 2 bdrm. + Rec. Room/Office + 2 Full Bath T/House. Flr. to ceiling storage + storage rm. in garage. 6 s/s appli. d/w, w/d, Garburator. Crown Mouldings, 9ft. ceilings, H/W laminate flooring and slate tile. Gas F/P & Alarm. 1 car garage parking. Covered patio lower & outdoor patio upper. Amenities room incls. full gym, outdoor hot tub & pool. Walk to Morgan Heights shopping. NO Smoking inside & NO Pets! $2250/mo. Avail. Feb. 1 or 15
TRANSPORTATION
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HELP WANTED
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EAST BURNABY - 4 bdrm house, Available now. (604)526-2477
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
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PERSONAL SERVICES
PETS
NORWEGIAN ELKHOUND PUPS Ready Feb. 15. Reg’d. Vet checked http://vigelandkennels.ca 604-823-2259 mikes hauling 604-516-9237
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CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866
FLAGGERS NEEDED. No Certification? Get Certified, 604-575-3944
Competitive Wage & Good Benefit Package Offered! Please forward your resume: Fax:(1)604-581-4104 Email: careers@tealjones.com Visit: www.tealjones.com
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9mo old PIT BULL MALE PUPPY. All shots, neutered, licensed. Comes with dog house, bed, food, treats. $700. 778-869-6023
Full Service Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. 1-800-573-2928
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YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899
263 EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE DRAIN Tiles, Sewer, Water Video Inspection, Jack Hammering, Hand Excavating Call Tobias 604.782.4322
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Roofing Experts. 778-230-5717 Repairs/Re-Roof/New Roofs. All work Gtd. Free Est. Call Frank.
FIVE STAR ROOFING
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Low Cost. Same Day. Licensed. Res/Com. Small job expert. Renos Panel changes ~ 604-374-0062
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I’ve been at Shannon Oaks for 2 years, and I would recommend it to anyone.
I am the oldest out of 10 siblings; I stayed home to help my mother. I love caring for others. I was a volunteer at different hospitals for many years. What keeps me so youthful is a positive attitude and caring for others.
Call us for your personal tour and stay for a complimentary lunch. You’ll meet Joan and other Residents just like her who are living life well at Shannon Oaks—a vibrant seniors community.
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