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Byrne Creek streamkeeper Paul Cipywnyk shows how fish are counted in the creek using a special Gee trap. His group of volunteer streamkeepers recorded their third best count of cutthroat trout and coho salmon fingerlings living in the creek in the past 13 years in their annual fish census on the weekend.
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Paul Cipywnyk is loving the early spring weather. But he’d be even happier if some April showers arrived sooner rather than later. That would help ensure a good spring and summer for the fish residing in Byrne Creek which is sourced from rainwater and snow melt that’s soaked through the ground around South Burnaby. There’s been barely any of the latter this winter. But that hasn’t kept his team of volunteer Byrne Creek
streamkeepers from recording some of the best results last weekend in the 13 years they’ve been surveying the waterway’s population of year-old coho and cutthroat trout fingerlings. Cipywnyk said his crew counted 70 juvenile cutthroat and three coho that found their way into the dozen Gee traps that had been placed in quiet pools all along the length of the creek for 24 hours. The young fish are attracted into the trap’s conical openings by a bait of salmon roe and cat nibble. Once in, the fish can’t get out until they’re
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released after being counted by the streamkeepers. Cipywnyk said the count was the third best the group’s ever recorded. That means the fish are happy with their environs. “They’re healthy and they’re growing,” said Cipywnyk. He said the group was particularly pleased to find the three coho fingerlings as that confirms adult fish are returning to the creek to spawn. Cipywnyk said the survey results were a bit of a surprise because he hadn’t seen many fish during his
almost daily walks along the creek. And a bug census taken earlier in the year showed fewer and smaller insects like mayflies that are the fingerlings’ main source of food. “We were a bit worried,” said Cipywnyk. Now the streamkeepers’ next concern comes from above. If the mild, relatively dry weather continues into spring and summer, the fish habitat could start to evaporate. “So far, we’ve never seen Byrne Creek run dry,” said Cipywnyk. Please see CREEK’S, A4
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The chair of Burnaby’s community development committee says it’s too soon to tell what Sears’ sale of its property at Metrotown might mean for redevelopment of the 8.9 acre site. The department store company announced Wednesday it has sold three of its properties, including the one at Metrotown, to developer Concord Pacific for $140 million and it plans to lease back the stores. The other properties are at the Cottonwood Mall in Chilliwack and in Calgary. Sears said in a press release it will continue to operate the stores under long-term leases. Sears unveiled a vision for the property in 2013 that included a new flagship store, five mixed-use, highdensity residential towers and two office towers on top of podiums containing retail and commercial space. But Coun. Colleen Jordan said the department store company never made a formal application to the city to begin the redevelopment process. Please see ORIGINAL, A4
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New turf decision upsetting Compromise will mean loss of elite field hockey in Burnaby claims club official
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A decision by Burnaby council to spend $1.3 million to replace the aging turf on Field 2 at the Burnaby Lake Sports Complex West isn’t sitting well with the city’s field hockey players. In fact, says John Nolan of the Burnaby Lake Field Hockey Club, the new turf may instead send more players to surrounding communities. That’s because the city has elected to install an infill synthetic turf surface with shorter filaments on top of a shock pad instead of the wet-down field the club has lobbied for years to get. The new surface replaces turf that was originally installed in 1999 and has already exceeded its anticipated 10-year lifespan. Nolan says while the short filament carpet is sanctioned by the International Hockey Federation for domestic matches and international matches in developing countries, top level games must be played on synthetic fields that can be hosed down before matches to soak the underpad. That helps slow the travel of a hard field hockey ball slightly and prevent injuries to players by providing extra cushioning as well as a slicked surface on which to slide easier. “It’s like good ice for hockey versus playing on pond ice,” says Nolan. The lack of a wet-down field in Burnaby has meant the city’s premier men’s, women’s and youth teams now have to play their matches elsewhere. There are five wet-down fields in Metro Vancouver; one in West Vancouver, two in Vancouver and two in Surrey. In fact the Vancouver Women’s Field Hockey Association hasn’t scheduled any of its upcoming playoffs for its five divisions of competitive and recreational players at Burnaby Lake. Nolan says that’s hurting the sport’s growth in the city, and the development of young players.
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The Vancouver Women’s Field Hockey League hasn’t scheduled any of its upcoming playoff games at the Burnaby Lake Sports Complex because the facility lacks a wet-down playing surface.
“As soon as they turn into decent players they stop playing in Burnaby, even if they’re Burnaby kids,” says Nolan. “It hurts the program, it takes away the visibility.” But Coun. Sav Dhaliwal, who’s also the chair of the Burnaby parks, recreation and culture commission, says there aren’t enough field hockey players to justify the extra $430,000 it would cost to install a wet-down field. DHALIWAL “We opted for something we believe will serve field hockey and is usable by other sports like soccer and lacrosse,” says Dhaliwal. “It will give the field maximum use.” But Nolan says the wet-down field is also a preferred artificial surface for field lacrosse. And being able to repatriate the Burnaby’s elite field hockey teams would ensure such a surface gets plenty of use by the city’s approximately 500 players. “We annually request far more turf
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time than the city is willing to give us,” says Nolan. Burnaby Lake teams also play matches at the Cariboo Oval and Byrne Creek synthetic fields. Dhaliwal says the needs of Burnaby’s field hockey players will be assessed when the city is prepared to expand the Burnaby Lake complex. But that’s not imminent. “Right now we’re meeting the needs of most of our users,” says Dhaliwal. “As we grow, Central Valley will be our desired place to expand more fields.” But Nolan isn’t sure field hockey can wait that long. “If you’ve moved all the top teams out of Burnaby, you won’t increase your numbers and put pressure on the fields for more use,” he says. Construction of the new field is expected to begin in May and be completed in time for the September field hockey season. Shade shelters for players along the sidelines will also be upgraded as well as some minor repairs made to the fencing surrounding the field.
The nature of surveying work near the Halston Hills Housing Co-op last week remains a mystery. Residents of the co-op became suspicious when they noticed surveyors working from an unmarked vehicle spraying bright orange markings on the development’s retaining wall along Government Street. They fear the crews are working for Kinder Morgan and the markings might mean their homes are in the line of the company’s proposed expansion of its pipeline from Alberta to the Westridge Marine Terminal in North Burnaby. The existing pipeline runs just across Government. Earlier, a Kinder Morgan spokesperson denied the survey crew was affiliated with them and suggested they might be from the City of Burnaby. But Brian Carter, the city’s manager of public works, said the crew wasn’t working for them. “Almost all our vehicles are marked,” said Carter, who even went out to the site to see the markings for himself. “It didn’t make any sense to me,” he said of the bright blotches spray painted on ivy overhanging the retaining wall. “I couldn’t understand it. It just looks odd.” Photos and a video posted to a Facebook page called Burnaby Mountain Updates that is maintained by local opponents of the pipeline expansion show surveyors loading equipment into an unmarked white van parked on Government at Horne Street, adjacent to the co-op. But their safety vests showed a McElhanney logo. McElhanney is the consulting and surveying company that has been contracted by Kinder Morgan to conduct its surveying in Metro Vancouver, including work on Burnaby Mountain that sparked a week-long series of protests in November that resulted in the arrest of more than 120 opponents of the pipeline project. On Oct. 7 anti-pipeline protesters blockaded McElhanney’s office in downtown Vancouver. Wednesday Kinder Morgan again asserted the company had nothing to do with the marks left on the co-op’s retaining wall. “The housing complex will not be affected by our proposed alignment and houses will not be expropriated,” said the company in an email. “We do have ongoing field study work occurring throughout the Lower Mainland, this includes surveying.”
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A low flow in the creek also means the water that is there is warmer, not ideal for the fish. Conversely, too much rain all at once wouldn’t be good either, he said, as that would flush too much grit and debris from surrounding roads and parking lots into the creek. It’s a delicate tightrope his streamkeepers have been walking for years, said Cipywnyk. But the results of the fish census are encouraging that their efforts to restore Byrne Creek’s natural habitat in the midst of a busy urban centre are paying off. “That was a very rewarding activity,” said Cipywnyk of the count.
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Byrne Creek streamkeeper Paul Cipywnyk said despite his group’s ongoing efforts to restore the creek’s natural habitat, they still turn up old remnants of the days when the ravine was used as a dumping ground.
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“They’d been in discussions with our staff about potentials,” said Jordan. “They seemed like they were turning into a bit of a developer.” The Metrotown property Sears sold on Wednesday includes the store, which was originally built in 1954, the space underneath where Toys R Us is located, surface and underground parking, loading facilities and the public plaza at the corner of Kingsway and Nelson Avenue. Under Burnaby’s Metrotown Town Centre Redevelopment Plan, the property is designated for high-density, mixed-use redevelopment with commercial spaces along Kingsway. “It is expected that the proposed redevelopment will include significantly enhanced street frontages, publicly-oriented plaza/gateway areas, and contemporary architectural building forms
and structures which strongly relate to street level areas,” said the plan. In a letter to the city, Sears’ vice-president of real estate, Stephen Champion, said in May, 2013 the company “is committed to working with the City of Burnaby staff in determining the appropriate neighbourhood needs, and to designing an iconic mixed-use development appropriate for this important gateway location.” Since then, said Jordan, the proposal has gone quiet. “The corporations that have been in the retail business have seen the value of their land and properties, especially the parking lots,” said Jordan. Sears spokesman Vincent Power said Wednesday any future development of the site would now be up to Concord-Pacific.
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The City of Burnaby is going to spend $475,000 to renovate and upgrade the North Block of City Hall. But that doesn’t mean city councillors will be conducting their business in expansive, palatial digs. In fact, they’re losing their offices. Instead the space used by councillors will be converted to meeting rooms. Mayor Derek Corrigan said the change is long overdue. “I can tell you in City Hall the biggest need is always for meeting rooms,” said Corrigan. “It’s difficult to find enough space to accommodate it all.” The renovations will also include general upgrades to improve the CALENDINO circulation of people through the building as well as replacing and repairing worn out finishes and flooring materials. Coun. Dan Johnston said the work will help make the councillors more productive. “I think it’s a wise use of funds,” said Johnston. And it’s not like councillors are giving up much, quipped Coun. Pietro Calendino. Each councillor shares their space, as well as a computer, with two other councillors. “If this is providing a larger meeting room, it’s convenient for us and more convenient for the public,” said Calendino.
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Burnaby’s bus riders are getting new benches to wait for their next ride. And some of the city’s councillors are hoping they’ll also be a lot tidier. Key Bench has already started replacing some of the 337 benches at stops around the city that don’t have covered shelters. Some of them haven’t been updated since 1994 and were in “relatively poor condition” according to a staff report presented to council on Monday.
The benches are being supplied, installed and maintained at no expense to the city. They’re funded by advertising panels on the back. The city’s cut of revenue from those panels is estimated to exceed $500,000 over the 10-year term of the contract with Key Bench, said the report. There will also be some free advertising space available for the city to promote its programs and services. Coun. Sav Dhaliwal said the installation of new benches is timely because he’s been fielding calls about the
poor condition of some of the existing benches. But he’s also heard complaints about the amount of litter that seems to accumulate around such benches. Coun. Pietro Calendino said the city should “think carefully about including trash cans next to the benches.” He’s had several complaints about garbage around bus stop benches as well. Mayor Derek Corrigan directed staff to provide details on the proximity of trash cans to the benches. Installation of the new benches is expected to be completed by June 1.
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Voting for the future News flash: New referendum poll finds strong lead for No side. When everyone wakes up after the votes are counted and the 0.5 per cent transit tax has been voted down, if the polls are to be believed, who will notice? Buses will still be crowded during rush hour. Traffic will still be gridlocked at choke points. And buses will run infrequently at night or not at all. Of course, No spokesperson Jordan Bateman of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation will be pleased and can update his LinkedIn account to apply for better jobs while Premier Christy Clark can check off an election campaign promise, a referendum on transportation financing that was doomed from the start. Let’s face it, as we know from the HST vote, it’s hard to convince people to pay more taxes now for a future benefit but easy to tap into public anger about government spending, regardless of how out of context or inaccurate the information on which the anger is based. TransLink is the straw man in this debate and to beat down this perceived demon, people would rather have crappy roads and transit well into the future. To prove the Yes side might have been right won’t come for another 10 or 20 years. By then today’s college and high school students will be saddled with the hefty retirement pensions for those who voted against the proposed sales tax hike. They’re the ones who will be sitting in gridlock or waiting for buses and who will see good jobs disappear to places with better transportation infrastructure. They might wonder, those taxpayers of tomorrow, whether an opportunity to do something better was lost along the way. But that’s OK, because we’ll have given TransLink a smack on the nose and, for today at least, that seems to be the most important thing. – TriCity News/Black Press
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Yes campaign finding its feet? The appointment of Jim Pattison to head up a committee that will oversee any tax dollars collected for transportation under the Mayors’ Plan is one of the few moves the ‘Yes’ campaign has made that really makes sense. It removes a key concern that many people have — they simply do not trust TransLink with additional tax dollars. It is also a tacit acknowledgement by the ‘Yes’ side that TransLink is an issue in the campaign for an additional 0.5 per cent sales tax increase to fund the ambitious plan. While the word TransLink may not be on the ballot, it looms over the entire campaign. I’ve been quite surprised at the ‘Yes’ campaign thus far. It has, in my view, been unnecessarily alarmist. Mayors have said (I’m paraphrasing here) “there is no Plan B.” They say “there won’t be another chance to go ahead with these improvements.” They have even made the almost unbelievable claim that a study
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shows people will have more money in their pockets after the tax increase goes through, and some of the improvements have been made. ‘No’ campaigner Jordan Bateman has a great response to that last claim. He said that, using that logic, we should all be taxed 100 per cent so we would have far more money to spend. Another problem the ‘Yes’ campaign has is a lack of credible spokesmen. Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson, head of the Mayors Council, may be a fine choice to campaign for the added sales tax in Vancouver, even through he was under a lot of fire in last November’s election and
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is widely distrusted by many in the city. However, he’s a terrible spokesman for the plan south of the Fraser, where people resent his earnest Vancouvercentredness and his pie-in-the-sky idealism. The ‘Yes’ campaign also has, thus far, not give people leaning their way a strong “feeling” about why they should vote their way. The campaign has not appealed to emotions, while the ‘No’ forces have the powerful image of TransLink to brandish. It immediately prompts a visceral reaction. One of the few steps on the emotional level from the ‘Yes’ forces came with the release of a well-produced video featuring Gordon Price, former Vancouver councillor, head of the Simon Fraser University City Program, and an articulate, intelligent and visionary advocate for better cities. The video is well worth a look.
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It can be found at http://www. ourstoryourfuture.com. Despite some steps in the right direction, the ‘Yes’ forces have an uphill battle convincing people south of the Fraser that paying additional tax will really benefit them. As Bateman has pointed out, almost one-third of the amount to be raised goes towards the Broadway subway in Vancouver — a city already very well-served by transit. Meanwhile, improvements in Langley are, for the most part, a long ways off. The LRT lines in Surrey, one of which will extend to Langley City in 12 years (if all goes well), will make a significant difference here — but when there is so little transit here now, and so few people actually use it, it’s hard to get passionate about proposed improvements. Frank Bucholtz is editor of the Langley Times
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Call to privatize TransLink I can relate to everyone’s frustration against voting for the new transit proposal and why people will be voting No. So what’s the solution? Sell and privatize TransLink to a company not connected to the provincial government. A company that has had a history of success in renewing a lose-lose, business into a wellrun organization? The other idea would be to have the developers of these large condos and apartments surrounding the present and future SkyTrain stations contribute more money. After all they will benefit greatly from the money they will make, building and selling their properties. We are obviously not getting any leadership from the Liberal government with any other alternatives. One other thing to consider, is what does the No side consider a good plan or solution? There does not seem to be any ideas coming from them either. Cody Tabois Burnaby
TEACHER TO VOTE NO I’m all for improving public transit service and usage. However, I will not be voting Yes to more taxes for it until the use of said taxes is clearly documented and publicly accessible. At the touch of a keyboard, public sector financing/salaries are accessible to the public (i.e. health care, education, municipal employees). Why can’t our public transit organization provide the same accountability? Jennie Boulanger Coquitlam (Burnaby teacher)
TAX TIME IS HERE We have been warned about increased property taxes. We all pay directly as property owners, or as renters indirectly through landlords. We also pay through businesses and organizations like the Hastings Street Legion with its sign still boldly proclaiming “born free, fought for freedom, taxed to death.” Add to that city water and garbage charges, due shortly.
Have you dared to read your 2015 city utility bill? How much higher was it than 2014? Mine was 8.5 per cent higher. Over the last 10 years it’s up over 103 per cent. And no brownie points for all the eco-friendly effort to cut back on water use and garbage output. Tower developers and city unions contributed most of the BCA’s obscene $476,000 total reported election campaign donations. Their generousity indicates support for increases to our bills. But their generousity also resulted in an unprecedented number of election brochures for me to transport (unwaged labour) to the recycling bin. The bin is then picked up (waged labour) by city staff that paid for many of the brochures in the first place. So, could we channel a portion of these election donations to a fund that incentivizes unwaged ecofriendly civic labour by reducing our bills? Helen Ward 2014 Burnaby First Coalition council candidate
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SFU piper inspiration for fundraiser Pipe Up For Cancer March 28
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Forty-eight-year-old father and Simon Fraser University (SFU) Pipe Band member Andrew Bonar is the inspiration behind a fundraising performance benefiting cancer research scheduled for March 28 in Burnaby. Bonar was diagnosed with brain cancer last fall. He underwent a complicated operation to remove a tumour from the left side of his brain, which was discovered after he developed headaches and problems with balance and coordination. Ranked as one of the world’s best pipers, Bonar, who has been with the SFU band for 35 years, has been to the World Pipe Band Championships 29 times, sharing in the ensemble’s six world champion titles and more than 20 finishes
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“I wanted to voice my word about this because I feel that if I can stand up and have the courage to say something like this then I know other people can too.” The poetic flavour of her speech came naturally as she writes a lot of poetry and has been influenced by performances of slam poets, she said. Even during an interview with a reporter her confident, extroverted nature shone through. “It’s very nerve-wracking but I felt very exhilarated and apprehensive,” she said of giving her speech. “I felt like I was gonna explode but I knew at the same time that I could make it.” Liniewski’s win is the second consecutive firstplace finish for Brentwood Park and her teacher, Estelle Keeler, who teaches a grade 6/7 class. Last year, Liniewski’s classmate Juliana Valerio took top prize, something that she drew inspiration from. “I felt empowered to be able to win.” Keeler said her class uses the speech competition as a launching pad for a writing activity. She works with her students on writing and “getting them to understand that writing is power because they can tell their story.” Liniewski discovered poetry last year and “using it as an outlet to process her world,” said Keeler, who’s watched her confidence grow simultaneously. “I’m really proud of her. She’s come a long way and she spoke from the heart.” Eight finalists gave their speeches in front of a full house at Byrne Creek secondary’s Centre for Dialogue. Rounding out the top three were Tasfiyah Kabir of Chaffey-Burke elementary in second place with a speech on the importance of self-confidence, and Liam Taylor of Stoney Creek elementary, who finished third with a talk on the need to combat homophobia.
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Langley’s Varsity features the finest benefits of city living When it comes to location, Varsity is at the top of its class. In the heart of Langley, it puts homeowners in the perfect spot to enjoy all the Lower Mainland has to offer. The collection of oneand two-bedroom homes offers a balance between excitement and relaxation with its close proximity to both urban conveniences and natural settings, including protected green space. “The benefits of the surrounding neighbourhood would be the proximity to all things desired and necessary, including shopping, dining, schools like TWU and Kwantlen College, a gym, library, sports centre, golf course, medical facilities and access to lawyers,” says Sandy Pastorek of
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◼ BEST CUSTOM HOME: UNDER $750,000: Infiniti Pacific Custom Homes Ltd. for Capitol Hill Contemporary, Burnaby BC with Associate: Monarch Floor and Window Coverings, Burnaby, BC Tavan Developments Ltd. for Point Grey Class, Vancouver, BC Naikoon Contracting Ltd. for Midori Uchi, North Vancouver, BC with Associate: Twenty One Two Design Vancouver, B.C ◼ BEST SPECIAL FEATURE: NEW OR RENOVATED: Infiniti Pacific Custom Homes Ltd. for Open Air Atrium, Burnaby BC with Associate: Monarch Floor and Window Coverings, Burnaby, BC Tavan Developments Ltd. for South Granville Estate Wine Wall, Vancouver, BC Naikoon Contracting Ltd. for Rammed Earth Wall, North Vancouver, BC ◼ EXCELLENCE IN TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATION IN RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION (new category) Graytek Solutions Ltd. for The Mayfair, Graytek Solutions Ltd. with Associates: Teragon Developments & Construction Inc., Vancouver, BC My House Design/Build Team Ltd. for Silver Lining, Surrey, BC with Associate: Connected Spaces, North Vancouver Centra Windows for Parc Riviera Langley, BC Vancouver ICF for Central Lonsdale Modern, Delta BC For a full list of nominees, visit ovationawards.ca. In addition to the rigorous panel of award-winning judges, the public can also vote in the popular People’s Choice Award category. The 2015 Ovation Award winners will be announced at the Awards Gala on Saturday, April 25 at the Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle Downtown, 1128 West Hastings Street. For the sixth year in a row, FortisBC is the presenting sponsor. Patron sponsor is once again the Provincial Homeowner Protection Office, Branch of BC Housing. The platinum sponsors are Casesarstone Canada and Shaw TV.
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OBITUARIES PEARS, Morag McGregor September 14th, 1926 March 4th, 2015.
Morag Passed away in Kiwanis Care Centre after a long battle with dementia. She leaves behind her loving husband Joe, son Fraser (Lulu) and daughter Karen Poppleton (Steve), Grandson Rick Marshall (Sarah) Yellowknife, Cousin Maureen Sever (Vic), Tanya Sever (Kevin) Gibbons, Alberta, David Sever (Dani) Calgary, Nephew Eric Pederson (Tracy) Coquitlam and her extended family and friends in Edinburgh Scotland. We wish to thank the staff at Royal Columbian Hospital ward 615 North and the care aids and nurses at Kiwanis Care Centre for their care in Morag’s last days. No funeral by request. Instead of flowers please send donations to Kiwanis Care Centre 35 Clute street, New Westminster V3L1Z5
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ANTIQUE EXPO AT TRADEX March 21st & 22nd Antiquing....Treasure Hunting! Bargains Galore!!! FREE PARKING TRADEX EXHIBITION CENTRE 1190 CORNELL STREET Abbotsford, B.C. V2T 6H5 SATURDAY 9AM - 5PM SUNDAY 10AM - 4PM Admission: $7.00 ANTIQUE APPRAISALS FOR SHOW INFO 1-604-316-1933 www.antiquesbydesignshows.com
Opportunity To Buy Janitorial Franchise
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AutoCAD Operators The Langley Concrete Group Wants You!
A family owned enterprise with over 55 years history, seeks a highly motivated person to be part of our successful office team located in Chilliwack, BC. The primary focus of this position is to prepare clear, complete, and accurate product and detail drawings from rough or detailed sketches to meet the requirements allowing them to be used as production, catalogue, submittal and / or customer approval drawings. This will require effective communication with sales, distribution, engineering, and production staff. Minimum Requirements: •High school graduation •1 year experience or equivalent education and experience •Certificate of completion for Basic AutoCAD, AutoCAD 2, AutoCAD Civil 3 D, Architectural drawing or similar computer aided drawing program. •Microsoft excel and word, excellent math skills, communication skills & mechanical aptitude Our Company Offers: • Attractive Salary + Benefits • Extended Health Benefits & Wage • Future Personal Growth & Development • On The Job Training • Fun Supportive Atmosphere With Extracurricular Activities Please send updated resume and cover letter indicating salary expectations to hr@ langleyconcretegroup.com Searching for your dream home or selling it? This is the location. Listings include everything from acreage, farms/ranches to condos and waterfront homes.
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CARRIERS NEEDED 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!
HIGHWAY OWNER OPERATORS $3500 SIGNING BONUS Van Kam’s group of companies req. Highway linehaul owner operators based in our Surrey terminal for runs throughout BC and Alberta. Applicants must have winter and mountain driving experience/training. We offer above average rates and an excellent employee benefits package. To join our team of professional drivers, email a detailed resume, current driver’s abstract and details of your truck to: careers@vankam.com or Call 604-968-5488 or Fax: 604-587-9889
for available routes email
.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
CONSTRUCTION SITE In your NEIGHBOURHOOD
Req: Carpenters, Helpers Labourers, CSO’s/OFA’s TCP’s, Cleaners $11-28/hr Work Today, Daily or Weekly Pay Apply 9AM to 2PM at: 118 – 713 Columbia Street
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LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE STAFF We are seeking F/T & P/T staff. Must have own vehicle. Some experience an asset, training avail. Wage neg. Positions avail immed. Please email resumes to:
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Landscaping Sales & Service Opportunities Up To $400 CASH Daily F/T & P/T Outdoors. Spring / Summer Work. Seeking Honest, Hard Working Staff. www.PropertyStarsJobs.com
EDUCATION
INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL. NO Simulators. In-the-seat training. Real world tasks. Weekly start dates. Job board! Funding options. SignUp online! iheschool.com 1-866-399-3853
The Langley Concrete Group Wants You!
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The Port Coquitlam Branch is currently hiring the following positions:
Machinist Reporting to the Foreman, you will provide Machining assistance for the re-building of components & parts. Qualifications
Munn Enterprises is looking for 5 Retail Store Supervisors for their different Petro Canada locations in Vancouver, Burnaby and North Vancouver. This is full time permanent position & the salary is $17.00 per hour. The applicant should able to speak, write and read English, previous retail sales experience & high school Education is required. Duties includeSelling merchandise, Calculate total payments during shift and reconcile it with total sales, Process payments cash or credit card and issue receipts, funds, credits and change due to customers, Scheduling, supervising, training & coordinating employees, Inventory control & making store reports. Email resume to dhillonraj@shaw.ca
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t Journeyperson Machinist Trade ticket certification t Prior experience using precision measuring tools t Prior experience operating lathes, portable line boring equipment & drill presses t Demonstrated ability to follow instruction with attention to detail and specifications
Utility Helpers (2) Reporting to the Shop Supervisor, the duties of this entry-level labour position will include, cleaning & maintaining the cleanliness of both the shop/yard & assisting tradespeople when required. Qualifications t High School Graduate t 1 to 3 years related industry experience t Post-Secondary Electrical Trades Training t (pre-apprentice course) is required t Valid Driver’s License Qualified applicants are invited to submit their resume to: Email: bcjobs@smsequip.com Fax (604) 888-9699
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We are a local progressive concrete pre-cast company based in Chilliwack. Duties include; preventative maint., scheduled repairs, and quick response repairs to ensure our modernized equipment runs efficiently. Routine equipment inspections and repairs are required. The Successful candidate must have good problem solving, diagnostic, interpersonal, and time management skills. Must be able to work flexible hours in a variety of conditions. Experience working with electrical systems and PLC programs would be a definite asset. Minimum requirements include completion of ITA certificate of qualification as an Industrial Mechanic, inter - provincial red seal endorsement, & a certificate of apprenticeship. Previous work experience in a related industry would be an asset.
OUR COMPANY OFFERS: 1.) Attractive Wages & Excellent Employee Benefits. 2.) Supportive, Engaged Atmosphere With Change Minded Management Group. 3.) Company Sponsored Social Activities.
Please e-mail resume, including cover letter & references: HR@ langleyconcretegroup.com
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LOEWEN Welding & Mfg, Abbotsford, is looking for experienced machinist with 3 or more years of experience. Work week is Mon Thurs, 10 hrs a day. Fax resume to 604-826-6051 or email to gord@loewenwelding.com
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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 Van-Kam thanks you for your interest, however only those being considered will be contacted.
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Westcoast Moulding & Millwork Surrey, a building product supplier has a Full - Time opportunity for an experienced Stair Builder & Parts Craftsman. Must have pervious experience in shaping Rails & Building stair components. Positive attitude, dedication & willingness to learn rewarded with: • Advancement Opportunities • Excellent Remuneration Package Commensurate w/ Experience • Full Benefits
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TREE SERVICES
shop; free standing, fncd yrd, skytrain,
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15% SENIORS DISCOUNT A+ Rating with BB Bureau
•Lawn Cuts/Trim •Aerating •Leaf Cleanup •Power Rake •Hedge & Shrub Trimming •Pruning Trees •23 yrs. exp. •Insured •Free Estimates
284 HEAT, AIR, REFRIGERATION Need CA$H Today? Own a vehicle? Borrow up to $25,000. Snapcarcash.com 604-777-5046
Victoria News The Victoria News, has an immediate opening for a full-time experienced reporter. Reporting to the editor, the successful candidate will provide top-quality work on a range of news and feature stories covering a range of beats. A key attribute will be an ability to work well as a self-starting member of a competitive newsroom. You will be expected to contribute to regular newsroom meetings and bring your creative talents to readers through concise, accurate and entertaining writing. The successful candidate will show keen attention to detail, work well under deadline pressures, and willing to learn in a fastpaced environment. Knowledge of Canadian Press style is important, as is the ability to take and carry out instructions in a timely fashion. Basic photography skills are required. Must have a valid driver’s license and working vehicle. Knowledge of InDesign and Photoshop CS6 would be considered an asset.
As the largest independently owned newspaper company in Canada, with more than 180 titles in print and online, Black Press has operations in British Columbia, Alberta, Washington, Hawaii, California and Ohio. Interested candidates should send resume, clippings and cover letter by March 15, 2015 to: Kevin Laird Editorial Director-Greater Victoria Black Press 818 Broughton Street Victoria, B.C. V8W 1E4 or e-mail: klaird@blackpress.ca
JUNK / RUBBISH REMOVAL Almost for free! (778)997-5757
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From 1, 3, 5, 7 & 10 Ton Trucks Licensed ~ Reliable ~ 1 to 3 Men Free Estimate/Senior Discount Residential~Commercial~Pianos
A-1 CONTRACTING. Renos. Bsmt, kitchens, baths, custom cabinets, tiling, plumbing, sundecks, fencing, reroofing. Dhillon 604-782-1936.
Call Mike 778-867-0841 ZIGGY’S RENOVATIONS. All types int/ext. Quality work. Free Est. Best prices! (604)931-4224 or 992-4146
HOME REPAIRS
. FREE Scrap Metal Removal. .FREE Scrap metal removal. Appls, BBQS, exercise equip, cars, etc. 604-572-3733 ww.tkhaulaway.com
604-537-4140 ABE MOVING - $35/Hr. Per Person *Reliable Careful Movers. *Rubbish Removal. *24 Hours. 604-999-6020
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 Shih tzu, male, 4 mos, one left, $500. Call (604)316-9495 or 604795-5626
1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING Across the street - across the world Real Professionals, Reas. Rates. Best in every way! 604-721-4555.
MIRACLE MOVING
TOY POODLE PUPS 6 weeks old. Chocolate brown. $800 each. Call 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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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
TRANSPORTATION 845 MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
The Scrapper
604 - 720 - 2009 ~NOW HIRING MOVERS~
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329 PAINTING & DECORATING
YAMAHA UPRIGHT PIANO U1 walnut case, 30 yrs old, 2nd owner, Played recreationally. Well maintained. Beautiful instrument. $1950. obo. 778-808-8938
www.paintspecial.com
REAL ESTATE
Running this ad for 10yrs PATRICK’S RUBBISH REMOVAL *Landscape *Trimming *Yard Clean *Const. Clean. *ANYTHING!!! 1 Ton Truck. Call Patrick for Prompt Quality Service @ 604-808-1652.
(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint.
NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring.
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Spring Special
$150 OFF Interior Painting $250 OFF Exterior Painting
Langley - SxS Duplex, 4 suites 8500s/f lot, full renod, new siding/ windows, rent $3400. $599K or $305K each side. 604-807-6565
for all early bookings. Drywall Repairs. WorkSafe. Fully Insured. 15 Yrs exp. Free Estimates, Call John,
RENTALS
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PLUMBING
Dasl ~ 604 945 5864 dasl@terramanagement.ca
PRESSURE WASHING
SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE
Call Ian 604-724-6373
BURNABY,
SAND & GRAVEL SALES All types of sand & gravel 604-560-9255
POWER WASHING since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Call Simon for prompt service. 604-230-0627
RENTALS: These listings cover all types of rentals from apartments, condos, office space, houseboats and vacation homes. So if you’re in the market to rent, or looking for a roommate, start here. bcclassified.com
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FIVE STAR ROOFING All kinds of re-roofing & repairs. Free est. Reasonable rates. 778-998-7505 or 604-961-7505
APARTMENT/CONDO
Central Coquitlam Co-op AND Seniors Only Building $826/mo. No subsidy. Cls to transit, schools & shops
BRO MARV PLUMBING Plumbing, heating, clogged drains BBB. (604)582-1598, bromarv.com
POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING
1996 FORD WINDSTAR LX leather, auto, 6 cyl, $800 obo. Call: (604)395-2778
2 BR apts - bright & lge
10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Call Aman: 778-895-2005
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EXCELLENT RATES DISPOSAL Anything, anywhere. Free ests. Call Rick anytime (604)329-2783.
www.bestwaypainting.ca
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#1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME 604.683.2200
JUNK REMOVAL By RECYCLE-IT! 604.587.5865 www.recycleitcanada.ca
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LINDEN GLEN APTS Renovated, spacious & bright 1 & 2 Bdrm units. Small pet ok. From $850/mo incl heat & HW. Near Highgate.
604-540-2028, 778-708-6336
SUNDECKS In the Matter of Part 3.1 (Administrative Forfeiture) of the Civil Forfeiture Act [SBC 2005, C. 29] the CFA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT:
LANDSCAPING
GREENWORX Redevelopment Inc. Hedges, Pavers, Ponds & Walls. Returfing, Demos, Drainage, Concrete cutting, Jack hammering, old swimming pools filled in & decks. 604-782-4322
604.488.9161
mikes hauling 604-516-9237
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
bythebay.com
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PETS
Chihuahua pups, playful, cuddly, family raised, vet check, 1st shots, avail Mar 20. $700. 1-604-794-5844
GENERAL CONTRACTOR Basement, Kitchen, Bathroom, Tile, Laminate, Vinyl, Decks, Stairs, Patio, Siding, Drywall, Insulation, Installation of Doors & Windows, Re-Roofing, Pressure Washing, Painting & much more. ALL WORK GUARANTEED. COMPETITIVE RATES.
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. April 1 or 15
CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866
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PETS
PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
Short Term or Long term! Hotel Living
AFFORDABLE MOVING
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MOVING & STORAGE
604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley
604-461-0999
HOMES FOR RENT
SOUTH SURREY EXECUTIVE
Tree Removal/Topping/Spiral Thinning/Hedge Trimming/Stump Grinding. Free Estimates. WCB/Fully Insured
.Highland Turf
Furnace & Air Conditioning
Gold Hammer Home Renovation
Reporter
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LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE
FINANCIAL SERVICES
HELP WANTED
Brads Junk Removal.com. Same Day Service. Affordable Rates! 604.220.JUNK (5865)
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1.24 ace. 4 Bedrooms 3600sft., dble Gar., Back onto Coq River, 5 mins to Coq. Malls. $2800/mo. 604649-8987
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Low Cost. Same Day. Licensed. Res/Com. Small job expert. Renos Panel changes ~ 604-374-0062
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
spray booth, hoist. 604-432-6050.
Placing & Finishing * Forming * Site Prep, old concrete removal * Excavation & Reinforcing * Re-Re Specialists 34 Years Exp. Free Estimates. coastalconcrete.ca
YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899
GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com
709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL 5329 Imperial St. Bby Auto Repair
TREE BROTHERS SPECIALIST
Please Fax resume: 604-513-1194 or E-mail: jobs@westcoastmoulding.com
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ABC TREE MEN Pruning, Shaping, Tree Removal & Stump Grinding. 604-521-7594 604-817-8899
283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS
www.blackpress.ca
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
CONCRETE & PLACING
GUTTER & ROOF Cleaning/Power Washing since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Simon, 604-230-0627
HELP WANTED
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ACCOUNTING / TAX /BOOKKEEPING
Brad 778-552-3900
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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
INFLOW ACCOUNTING & Tax Services. T1 TAX RETURN $40+, 25% discount to seniors, students, and donors. ACCOUNTING $30+/hr. Exp. & reliable. English/Mandarin. www.ifaccounting.ca, Ph: 604-5257618
Commercial Transport Journeyman Mechanic Van-Kam Freightways Ltd. requires two (2) full-time Commercial Transport Journeyman Mechanics to work out of our Surrey Terminal located at 10155 Grace Road. One (1) position is an afternoon shift starting at 3:30PM and working until midnight and the other position (1) has an 11:30PM start working until 8:00AM.
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On April 24, 2014, at Kensington Avenue and Joe Sakic Way, Burnaby, B.C., Peace Officer(s) of the RCMP CFSEU seized, at the time indicated, the subject property, described as: a 2007 Honda CRV, BCLP: 258LNG, VIN: 5J6RE48367L807270, on or about 18:40 Hours, and $475 CAD, on or about 18:40 Hours. The subject property was seized because there was evidence that the subject property had been used in the commission of an offence (or offences) under section 5(2) (Possession for purpose of trafficking) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act of Canada. Notice is hereby given that the subject property, CFO file Number: 2015-2691, is subject to forfeiture under Part 3.1 of the CFA and will be forfeited to the Government for
disposal by the Director of Civil Forfeiture unless a notice of dispute is filed with the Director within the time period set out in this notice. A notice of dispute may be filed by a person who claims to have an interest in all or part of the subject property. The notice of dispute must be filed within 60 days of the date upon which this notice is first published. You may obtain the form of a notice of dispute, which must meet the requirements of Section 14.07 of the CFA, from the Director’s website, accessible online at www. pssg.gov.bc.ca/civilforfeiture. The notice must be in writing, signed in the presence of a lawyer or notary public, and mailed to the Civil Forfeiture Office, PO Box 9234 Station Provincial Government, Victoria, B.C. V8W 9J1.
A20 NewsLeader Friday, March 13, 2015
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Thank You! Burnaby Neighbourhood House hosted its 11th Annual Diamond Ball Gala Fundraiser on February 28th. It was a sold-out event with 240 people in attendance, raising $37,000 to support the great work done by the non-profit organization. Business members, community leaders, and other supporters gathered together to celebrate with performances by the Taxmen Beatles Tribute Band and Rainshadow Music. Many sponsors provided their support to make this event possible; including presenting sponsor the Burnaby NewsLeader, and platinum sponsors Intracorp, Investors Group, the Firefighters’ Club, Scotiabank, and Trio Diamond & Gold Jewellery. The Firefighters’ Club Banquet and Conference Centre hosted the In the Sky with Diamonds evening while Scotiabank provided a team of volunteers and matched funds raised through the annual diamond draw, and the silent and live auctions. This year, Trio Diamond & Gold Jewellery generously donated a breathtaking .58 carat diamond package valued at over $6,000. Lisa Lacamell was the lucky winner of this year’s diamond package.
Taxmen Beatles Tribute Band
MC Robert Stewart with Kamilla Mihalik, Miss Universe Canada National Finalist
City of Burnaby Councillor Paul McDonell, BNH Executive Director Antonia Beck, Patricia Chao, Inder Chouhan and MLA Raj Chouhan
RCMP Chief Sup. David Critchley, Debra Critchley; Sarah Thirsk and Joel Thirsk
Sean and Jessie Kumagai from Metrotown Mazda
Gina Thompson; Diamond Draw winner Lisa Lacamell with Kendall Campbell and Jamie Venning from Trio Diamond & Gold Jewellery
Burnaby City Councillor James Wang with Kamilla Mihalik, Miss Universe Canada National Finalist
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