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Transit robocalls irritate residents Referendum ballots arrive in the mail this week

By Neil Corbett ncorbett@mapleridgenews.com

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Robocalls about this spring’s transit tax referendum has resulted in Maple Ridge Mayor Nicole Read receiving dozens of calls from frustrated and irritated residents.

Read said the complaints started on Sunday, coming to her by phone and e-mail, after city residents were contacted by a recorded message from the Mayors’ Council on Regional Transportation. “Apparently it’s (Township of Langley mayor) Jack Froese basically indicating that there’s a town hall meeting tonight (Monday) for the south of the Fraser,� said Read.

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City pushing for more schools Council revives notion of buying sites for future locations

By Neil Corbett ncorbett@mapleridgenews.com

New school sites in Silver Valley and Albion are once again a priority for Maple Ridge council.

At Monday morning’s meeting, a

majority of councillors got behind a plan to secure sites for future schools, and help the district in lobbying the Ministry of Education for money to build new schools.

Mayor Nicole Read said she had good conversations with Education Minister Peter Fassbender about the issue – enrolment in schools in the western regions of the city have declined, while growth is occurring in the east, and schools are needed there. “We need to make development

decisions,� said Read. “The community is very uptight about development decisions, and rightfully so, because there is no clear plan for next steps to get the school sites in Albion and Silver Valley.�

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Coun. Gordy Robson said the school district should sell off school sites where there are few students, purchase new sites in growing areas, and build the facilities. “By selling the rest of the lands that they’ve identified as excess, that they can accomplish whatever they want. Why not? Why aren’t they doing that?� said Robson.

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Evening out the odds for boys More girls than boys go to university, so reading skills crucial for success in school

By Neil Corbett ncorbett@mapleridgnews.com

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omen have been taking desks from men in Canadian universities for more than 40 years. The trend shows no sign of reversing, but a Canadian author recently spoke to Maple Ridge parents about how they can give their son a fighting chance.

The 1971 census found that 68 per cent of university graduates in Canada were male. Just 10 years later that was a far more equal 54 per cent.

But by the 2006 census the scale had tipped – women accounted for 60 per cent of university grads, according to Statistics Canada. This is not just a Canadian phenomenon.

The numbers are comparable in both the U.S. and the U.K. It’s a topic that Vancouver author Pam Withers addressed when she was invited by the Maple Ridge Library to talk about her book Jump-Starting Boys.

Much of her advice is to get your little guys reading.

For some boys, it’s far easier said than done.

Withers is best known for her Xtreme series of books for boys. She was an out-of-work journalist and whitewater racing instructor who wrote her first novel, Raging River, as a kayak adventure story for boys.

Her audience soaked it up, and it spawned a whole successful series.

She would tour libraries, introducing it to young readers.

Along the way, librarians impressed upon her how tough it is to get some boys reading, and she learned the negative effect it has on their education.

The topic has become a passion, and Withers wrote the book JumpStarting Boys with her sister Cynthia Gill – an educator of 30 years who works with at-risk kids.

Withers talks about a “brain lag” to describe how boys trail girls in their cognitive abilities. Girls are more than a year ahead in their communications skills by the time they start school, she said. That’s evident when they are toddlers, but parents assume that by the time boys are talking and then reading,

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Pam Withers says Grade 4 is when kids read in order to learn. they have caught up to their female counterparts. Not so, she says, and there is research to back her up.

Stats Can researchers looking into this issue also describe a “lag” by boys, almost from birth.

In early childhood, girls have better motor skills and social development, and fewer behavioural problems.

Girls are less likely to be aggressive or hyperactive, and more likely to pay attention.

Withers describes “fourth-grade syndrome.”

“It’s the age at which they go from learning to read, to reading to learn.”

It is a crucial stage, where some boys can get left behind. By then, boys need to read for enjoyment.

Reading is the most important predictor for their future success in school, she says. Yet some 40 per cent of boys will become “reluctant readers.”

Reading to children from a young age is the key, and it can’t always be mom doing the reading.

“They need to hook up with male role models who read,” said Withers.

“They need to see men reading, they need to be read to by men, and they need to see men talking about books like they are worthwhile.”

Limit the amount of screen time boys spend playing video games or watching TV to two hours per day.

She advises parents to have some tolerance for books with fight scenes, and to hold their noses and accept a little toilet humour.

Captain Underpants apparently deserved his promotion to a classic children’s book.

“That’s what boys tend to like,” said Withers, who has a son. “It’s more important to get them to love reading than to control what they are reading.”

Graphic novels, which are highend comic books, are legitimate literary choices that can help encourage boys to read, she said.

Suzanne Hall is a former librarian for the Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows School District, who did research on the reading habits of local stu-

“The only way to get them to read enough is if they do it for fun.”

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dents for her master’s thesis.

Conventional wisdom said boys prefer to read non-fiction, and that’s what she expected to hear when asking local boys “what do you love reading?”

But the answers she heard from participants in the Bookfest program surprised her.

“By far, their favourite categories were fantasy and humour writing,” she said.

“Non-fiction almost didn’t turn up. Almost every favourite book was part of a series.”

Hall said children’s literature has changed a lot. It is now more edgy than some of the traditional favourites like Paddington Bear.

“Children’s literature really has improved in the past 20 years,” she said.

“Children’s books we liked (as youngsters), if we re-read them, we might not hold it in the highest regard.”

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The No campaign has more than twice as much support as the Yes side in Metro Vancouver’s transit referendum as ballots begin to be mailed out, says a new poll.

The Angus Reid Institute online survey found 61 per cent of voters in the region are definitely or probably voting No to the proposed 0.5 per cent Congestion Improvement Tax – compared to 27 per cent who said they will likely vote Yes. Twelve per cent were unsure.

The result shows even fewer Yes voters than successive Insights West polls, the latest of which gave the Yes side 33 per cent to 55 per cent No. More than 1.5 million ballots are going out in the mail starting today and are expected to all arrive at homes by the end of the month.

Angus Reid pollsters said No sentiment appears widespread, but is strongest in Surrey, Richmond/Delta and the North Shore, and among voters over 35 years old.

The race is closer among Vancouver residents, younger people, those with a university education and frequent transit riders, although even they are split.

Although voters have 11 weeks to mail their marked ballots back to Elections BC by a May 29 deadline, the Yes campaign may not have as much opportunity to persuade No-leaning voters.

The polling firm said half of eligible voters intend to mail in their ballots “as soon as they get it.”

Distrust of TransLink and a belief too much new money would be wasted from the sales tax increase continue to drive the No vote.

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The Citizen’s Task Force will reach out and find out what citizens are looking for to increase their understanding and participation in local issues. The Citizen’s Committee will develop recommendations and present them to the members of the Mayor’s Task Force and provide citizen feedback as Council develops their strategy.

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If you have an interest in this project, please submit a letter of interest to Kelly Swift, General Manager of Community Development, Parks & Recreation by email to kswift@mapleridge.ca or in person or mail at the address below. You can get more information on the Task Force at mapleridge.ca/953/Mayors-Open-Government-Task-Force or by calling Ms. Swift at 604-467-7337.

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Willow, the emaciated Siberian husky rescued by the SCPA in Maple Ridge early in February, has found a new home.

The dog was adopted by a family from Walnut Grove in Langley on Monday.

The new owners, who asked not to have their names published, were excited to offer Willow a new home. However, the new owner said she wasn’t drawn to the dog because of its notoriety.

“This is our fifth rescue dog we’ve adopted,” said the Langley resident.

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Faydra Nichols, with the SPCA, said Willow has gained nine kilograms.

“We just lost our malamute to old age a few weeks ago and we initally came here about a different dog.”

She said they have always been drawn to rescue dogs because they seem the most vulnerable. She said their last dog was around 10 years old

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Faydra Nichols, the assistant manager at the Maple Ridge SPCA, said Willow has come a long way since she was first brought into their care.

She said she’s gained more than nine kilograms and is recovering emotionally “She’s becoming quite the husky, with all it’s normal traits. She loves car rides, long walks and going in the water any chance she gets,” said Nichols.

She said while they had received numerous requests for adoption, potential owners had to meet the dog’s best interests.

“Willow has specific behavioral traits that people need to be aware of,” said Nichols.

Husky’s are considered highly intelligent said Nichols, and need lots of stimulation.

She said Willow is no different. Nichols said they worked on basic commands and impulse control with the dog, and Willow showed tremendous improvement since it first came to the SPCA. So it was time for the adoption.

“It’s hard seeing her go.”

The dog’s original owner has been identified as a Coquitlam resident and university student.

The BC SPCA has said there is enough evidence to go forward with animal cruelty charges under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act and the Criminal Code. There has been no word from Crown counsel on whether charges will be laid.

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District has capacity in existing schools Schools from 1

“I can’t see why we couldn’t get a school in Silver Valley, and one in Albion under construction this year.�

Coun. Bob Masse said the education ministry must approve such decisions, and has so far been unwilling. “The provincial gov-

ernment has not been at all as reasonable, as agreeable, as one would think,� said Masse.

Chief administrator Jim Rule said the city is dealing with two separate issues – the first is securing school sites, and the next is trying to get schools built – which is entirely the purview of the school

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“So our residents are offended that a message went out to them for a town hall meeting that’s for the south of the Fraser.�

Froese was hosting a telephone town hall event for one hour to answer questions about the referendum. Other mayors are doing the same thing, to coincide with residents getting their referendum ballots in the mail this week. “There’s confusion.

I don’t think we know whether the robocalls came to Maple Ridge in error, if they came on purpose, if we’re not invited, or expected to participate in the town hall for the south of the Fraser,� Read said.

Taken in the context that some recent newspaper advertising about the referendum advised Mission residents to vote Yes, it looked like another gaffe, said Read. “There seems to be some confusion, given that Mission isn’t even a part of Metro,� said Read.

She said robocall re-

cipients take it as a foulup by those running the transit referendum. “Our residents seem to be taking it not politely – they’re upset about it,� said Read.

A spokesperson from the Mayor’s Council said that the telephone town hall events were available to anyone in the region.

They are over-thephone question-andanswer sessions designed to augment information on the mayor’s council website, mayorscouncil.ca.

There also will be inperson town hall events in the region.

Read agreed that the “Yes� campaign by the Mayor’s Council is well financed, but hasn’t been a well-oiled machine in this part of the region. “The missed advertising and the robocalls are not in their favour.�

Residents should get their ballots in the mail over the coming days. If they have not received them by March 27, they should contact Elections B.C.

district. “We’re absolutely prepared to work with the city on this,� said school board chairman Mike Murray in an interview.

He said the school district’s facilities review shows the board will need to acquire a school site in Silver Valley. It will also have to develop a site it already has on 104th Avenue to serve the Albion area, and acquire one additional site for a school in that neighbourhood.

There is a site identified

at 108th Avenue and 248th Street.

The schools would have 550 students.

While the board is ready to acquire sites to help the city plan its neigh- Bell bourhoods, getting ministry approval to build new schools will be difficult, because there is still capacity in Maple Ridge schools. “We do have room in

our facilities,� said Murray. “We know we will need new schools, the question is when.�

What’s more, he said the operating costs for schools is high. The board has faced budget shortfalls in recent years, and is once again looking at a shortfall of more than $2 million this year, so it cannot take on added

costs.

Coun. Corisa Bell was the lone voice speaking against acquiring land for school sites. She said when the city tried the same initiative in the past, the school board concluded that neighbourhood development was not their priority. “I have a real hard time supporting any of this, because I haven’t seen anything different,� said Bell.

Rule answered that the primary objectives was to make the neigh-

bourhoods complete.

Acquire sites, get on with neighbourhood planning, and then convince the ministry to get schools built.

Robson said the city is approaching a point where it will have to put a moratorium on development – one councillor called it “The M Word� – until neighbourhood planning can be done. “We’re going to come to the point where we have to stop building houses,� said Robson.

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oun. Gordy Robson, has twiced raised the idea of building a new state-of-theart 50-metre pool, possibly on the city’s three acres on Selkirk Avenue and 227th Street.

The decision about whether to build a new pool, which could ring in at $40 million, instead of spending $5.5-million to fix up the aging 30-yearold leisure centre, is a pressing one because the renovation project is set to begin soon.

But is it worth spending that $5.5M to stretch the lifestyle of an aging structure for another few decades, knowing that a growing Maple Ridge soon will require a second pool?

Or is it cheaper to have only one much larger first-class competitive acquatic centre, in partnership with the YMCA as Robson has suggested, in a reviving downtown with transit and infrastructure; and where drainage and ALR issues don’t add to the cost and delay, unlike in the problematic Albion flats?

Long-suffering residents of Maple Ridge, who’ve settled for second-best in many areas, deserve to know. Are the three acres still available? What about a P-3?

The leisure centre’s best days are behind it. The building may have been a trendsetter in the 1980s Now it’s dark, dreary, dated and over capacity.

Council at least needs to consider the option and crunch the numbers.

If Robson’s serious about the idea, he should present it to council for a vote so the issue can be formally addressed.

Maple Ridge residents deserve the facts first before another opportunity vanishes. – The News

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Auditor leak has B.C. Libs bailing VICTORIA – March has been a good month for the B.C. NDP, and it’s been a while since I’ve been able to say that.

Opposition critics fired a shot amidships at the B.C. Liberal government when they began B.C. Views questioning the lack of progress by the new Tom Fletcher Auditor General for Local Government.

This experimental vessel was launched in Premier Christy Clark’s leadership campaign, and two years after it set sail, it is listing, taking on water and in danger of sinking.

The original idea was to expand the B.C. Auditor General’s office so it could check the financial performance of local governments too. Business groups were concerned about municipal taxes going up too quickly, with staff growing even as the province grappled with a hiring freeze.

Mayors and councillors began to talk of mutiny over that plan, protesting that their budgets are already required to balance and are subject to annual audits.

But this will be “performance auditing,” Clark insisted, not just making sure the figures add up. It will determine the public is receiving “value for money” on proj-

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ects like arenas and services like police, by comparing different communities’ results.

A new AGLG office opened in Surrey.

The “value for money” promise is on the rocks. The government appointed a quasi-independent board (hello, BC Ferries and TransLink) that hired chartered accountant Basia Ruta, a veteran of the federal Auditor General office who had also served as chief financial officer at Environment Canada and had done local government audits in private practice.

NDP local government critic Selina Robinson started asking why this office has spent $5.2 million and produced only one audit out of a promised 18. Community Minister Coralee Oakes, a former Quesnel councillor in her first cabinet post, allowed that there had been some rough water but there is smooth sailing ahead.

Then came a big leak, in the form of a “work environment review” of the good ship AGLG that was given to the NDP by a seasick crew member.

It described chaos below decks, with “shifting priorities and unclear direction,” as well as “wasted time and work” and “inefficient use of consultant and staff resources.”

Worse, the review noted a human resources monitor had been stationed at the office for most of January to maintain a “respectful workplace for all employees.”

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Horgan described the grim scene. “This is like we’re in Cyprus.”

Then it was confirmed that when the AGLG board tried to conduct a performance review, Ruta’s response was to hire a lawyer. Ruta seems to be decisive when protecting her job, if not when hiring, running the office or meeting her own work targets.

Whatever goodwill had been restored with local governments over this experiment is likely gone. Municipal staffers have been dealing with new auditor demands as their councils grind away at their own budgets, and now they see signs that what they have contributed may well have been swept overboard.

Oakes remains on deck, eyes fixed on the horizon. An audit of capital procurement in Rossland is finally scheduled to be done by the end of March, she said.

Similar reports on Delta and Sechelt are due in April. The latest revision of that schedule is underway, no doubt in another series of long, acrimonious meetings.

Clark addressed the situation in her last question period before the legislature’s spring break this week. She didn’t have a lot to say about the AGLG’s voyage of the damned, mostly familiar rhetoric about “lower taxes, less red tape” and so on.

Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc E-mail: tfletcher@blackpress.ca.

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Liberal brass defends Dalton Editor, The News: Regarding Marc Dalton running to be candidate for the Conservative Party of Canada and now sitting as an independent MLA: there have been a few letters in both local newspapers that have been less than accurate in stating their opinions as facts.

Mr. Dalton has always had the desire to be involved in federal politics and government. It was not “stunning” that he would choose to take the opportunity to explore his option.

What was a surprise is present MP Randy Kamp’s decision not to run in the next federal election.

Dalton has said in the past that he would not challenge Randy Kamp in a nomination race, but when the situation changed with Kamp’s announcement, Dalton then chose to seek the nomination.

The decision to step out of the BCLiberal caucus was an honourable one by Dalton, extending his courtesy to the premier and fellow MLAs. He has not, as has been mentioned, “turned his back on” or “burned all his bridges with Christy Clark’s BCLiberal government.”

It is my understanding that if unsuccessful in the nomination, he will be welcomed back to the BCLiberal Caucus.

It has also been suggested that Dalton is “double dipping” when in fact, he has taken a significant cut in his pay by sitting as an independent MLA. To suggest that Dalton will “be Dalton working on his campaign from his MLA office” is as unfair an accusation as it would be to say the same of the other person running for the nomination, who presently works in Kamp’s MP office.

Marc Dalton has ably served his constituents.

With the support of Premier

Christy Clark, he has delivered many benefits for our communities.

I wish to thank him for his hard work and dedication to Maple Ridge-Mission in representing the riding as a BCLiberal MLA and now as an independent MLA. Regardless what the future holds for Marc, we will ensure that we continue to fight for the families of our communities.

Craig Rudd, president, Today’s BCLiberals Maple Ridge-Mission Riding Association

Cities can save us money - amalgamate Editor, The News: Well hello, Maple Ridge Mayor Nicole Read and Pitt Meadows Mayor John Becker.

My suggestion is that you

two hold a public gala for all the residents of our two cities and ask all us taxpayers to watch you have a legal coin toss about amalgamating our

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Calling All TREASURE HUNTERS: Make sure to participate, this is a super fun event!

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Visit 20 participating businesses all over downtown Maple Ridge, looking for “Treasure” and filling your passport with stamps. Each business hands out a little prize to each participating child, and “Hunters” (of all ages) submit completed passports to be entered in a draw for one of 5 HUGE Easter Basket prizes!

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“I don’t know what I can do. I’m living in fear.”

Since he moved to his house 124A Avenue and 203rd Street last March, his truck and trailer have been broken into five times and his garage entered once, after leaving it unlocked, leading to the theft of his motorcycle, which he later recovered.

McKeown runs a pressure-washing business and has learned that his trades truck and trailer have become a magnet for thieves.

Pressure washers have been stolen, along with ladders and tools and just last weekend, the locks were punched in again on his truck.

That disabled the vehicle forcing him to find another truck so he could get to his customers.

He hears the same stories from the various businesses he serves.

“I cannot believe that all my customers have a story to tell about crime in their neighbourhood.”

McKeown has called police several times.

They attended three times when he said he

had video images of the culprits. When his trailer was broken into Feb. 27, police showed up a few days later to look at the images but he hasn’t heard back since.

“I just don’t see a whole lot of interest, period.

“This past weekend, I got broken into again.”

He’s also worried about his dad who’s got health problems and is alone in the house during the day.

He added that crime seems to have jumped in the area since the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics. “They sent

INVITATIONS TO QUOTE

Roadside Brushing Services ITQ-OP15-12 The City of Maple Ridge invites quotations from qualified contractors for Roadside Brushing Services.

The successful contractor will be required to supply all equipment and manpower to remove and dispose of tree branches and other brush from above and along road surfaces.

The Invitation to Quote is posted and available for download on the BC Bid website (www.bcbid.ca). Please note that it is the responsibility of the Bidder to occasionally check the website to ensure they receive addendums that may be posted there.

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The City of Maple Ridge Building Department is hosting a Spring Builders Forum. All Maple Ridge area builders, contractors, designers and developers are invited to attend. Due to limited seating please register on or before 4:00pm Friday March 27, 2015. Participation will be on a first come, first serve basis.

Electronic quotations should be clearly marked “ITQ-OP15-12 – Roadside Brushing Services” and emailed to: procurement@ mapleridge.ca When submitting your quote, you will receive confirmation by automatic reply.

Electronic quote submissions should not exceed 10 MB in size.

Quotations received after the closing date and time may or may not be considered. Facsimile submissions will not be considered.

There will be no public opening for this Invitation to Quote (ITQ). No information will be disclosed from the time of bid opening to the time a contract is awarded.

We will discuss the current code and legislation changes, changes or modifications to how we do business and any topics that you wish to bring to the table. Your input and participation is appreciated. A light dinner and refreshments will be provided.

Once a contract has been awarded the successful Bidder’s name will be available upon request. All submissions become the property of the City of Maple Ridge and are subject to the Freedom of Information and Privacy Legislation.

Please register at the building department front counter, 11995 Haney Place, Maple Ridge, BC, OR telephone Sian Kane at 604-467-7391, OR e-mail skane@mapleridge.ca before 4:00pm Friday March 27, 2015.

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An example, she said, is Deborah Ellis’ book I am a Taxi, about a 12-year-old Bolivian boy whose father is incarcerated, who supports his family by running errands for inmates. It’s social justice themes and gritty content made it a favourite for Bookfest participants.

“They are much more enjoyable for kids, and more challenging for adults.”

Hall said a single great literary experience can create a lifelong reader.

“One book can turn a kid on to reading – that’s the important job that teacher librarians really focus on,” she said, whether it be igniting that passion for the first time, or feeding more great books to fuel it.

Hall agrees with Withers’ assessments about how to get boys reading, and adds a few of her own.

“Be persistent about putting books in front of them if they’re not avid readers,” she said, and would include reading aloud to boys, and giving them books on tape – good ways to engage them in books.

Don’t worry if your son is selecting books which seem too challenging, or not challenging enough, she said.

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School board tries again to protest cuts Chair questions finance minister at Friday lunch in Pitt Meadows

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Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows school board chair Mike Murray had a chance to question the finance minister directly about education funding Friday.

But at the end of the

Q & A session at the chamber luncheon, Murray still was looking for answers.

Murray asked Finance Minister Mike de Jong if the B.C. government was aware the school board had already made significant cuts to its admin costs, in addition to the $2 million in cuts the school board will have to make this year.

But de Jong had heard it all before. “When I was health minister, I was told re-

peatedly by people who were very good, dedicated, passionate – that for the health-care budget to grow by less than eight per cent – would be apopolectic.�

But the rate of growth of health spending was trimmed to six per cent, then four per cent. “Then I was told there was no way that we could reduce health-care spending by three per cent.� The current rate is below three per cent.

If health spending re-

“You’re going to see some dramatic changes with our neighour to the east.� de Jong, finance minister mained unchecked, the budget now would be $30 billion instead of $18 billion. “There would be virtually nothing left for anything.

“If spending was the measure of success, the healthiest population would be Alberta.� But plunging oil revenues are hurting that province. “You’re going to see some dramatic changes with our neighbour to the east,� said de Jong.

Still, paring education spending will require “some innovative thinking.�

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B.C.’s balanced budget, which includes a surplus of just under a billion dollars for 2014-15, is envied across Canada, de Jong said.

The income taxes paid by a two-income family of four earning $90,000 are the second-lowest in the country, after Alberta. That family pays $9,780 a year, including MSP premiums, about $2,000 more than an Albertan family. “They look at the numbers and they say, ‘How did you do it?’ �

Ontario has a $12-billion deficit and is Alberta’s is now $8 billion.

He recognized that MSP premiums were going up, which is a burden, noting premiums pay about 10 per cent of the health-care budget.

The budget brought in in February, required school districts provincewide to save a combined $29 million in this budget year.

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In Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows, administration budgets have been slashed by $8 million in the past two years, with another $2 million cut this year.

Murray asked why “such severe and continuing cuts� are needed to public education, given that there’s an $800-million surplus in the provincial budget.

He’s tried to get a meeting between the school board and provincial government, with no luck. “There are some surprises in this budget for which there was no discussion, and we are concerned about that.�

De Jong though said that every other government department has done the same thing. NDP finance critic Carole James says lowand middle-income earners need a break, but are instead facing another four-per-cent hike to MSP premiums, a six-per-cent hike to Hydro rates, ferry fare hikes, higher tolls, park fees and ICBC rates. “Families are already struggling – their costs are going up and their wages are flat.�

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It says the increase works out to 35 cents a day, and the extra tax would be $3 on a $600 new sofa or $150 on a $30,000 car.

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Some is charged on business-to-business transactions.

A movie production company filming in the region, for example, will pay sales tax on what its crews buy, but it doesn’t have direct customers here who it can force to pay more.

Some retailers may even absorb the tax so customers don’t pay more – car dealers say they may do that to ensure buyers don’t go to Fraser Valley dealers instead.

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Robin Lindsey, a transportation and logistics professor at UBC’s Sauder School of Business, said it’s likely some businesses will pass along the tax hike to residents through higher prices, increasing their indirect cost from the tax.

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For Hird, who has taken on the role of producer, the short film is an attempt to help make people understand what it’s like to live in such a dark place.

“When you have depression, there can be that single moment where it hurts just so much and you want to do anything to make that pain stop.

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“People need to understand, and what I still have trouble learning – it’s OK to go out and ask for help,” he said.

But what gets in the way?

Hird echoes his earlier sentiments that people simply fail to realize just how difficult depression is to overcome.

“Because people that don’t have it, don’t understand it. ‘Get over, move on, big deal. So you had a bad day, have a good one the next day.’

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“You can’t see a sunny day. You just want to crawl up in a ball and sleep for the next 20 years. It’s just a feeling of dread and pain — there’s no desire to move forward.”

He said the suicide of actor Robin Williams in August 2014 brought home the lack of understanding of what he and so many others face.

The word coward kept popping up in conversations.

“I found myself defending the indefensible. I was defending a man that had committed suicide, although I don’t believe in suicide. The problem is, I understand where his head was at.”

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reach a wide audience is one challenge, the other is the logistics of actually making a movie. It takes time and money. Ryan Curtis, who works on the TV show Supernatural, is the director.To help cover costs they have launched a crowd funding campaign on IndieGoGo. (www.gofundme. com/theweirdohero.)

“The important part is to get the message out there. Don’t be afraid to ask for help,” said Hird.

Statistics from the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health • In any given year, 1 in 5 Canadians experiences a mental health or addiction problem • 70% of mental health problems have their onset during childhood or adolescence.

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Mixed media artist, Melanie Thompson; ceramic artist, Claire Olivier; and fibre artist, Kaija Rautiainen share the spotlight as they bring together a collection of their work imbued with both natural and formal elements.

GEMS: The Grand Seduction Monday, March 30 7:30 p.m.

In an attempt to secure a plastics manufacturing contract, residents of a struggling Newfoundland fishing village conspire to charm Dr. Lewis into becoming a permanent resident.

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The Original Legends of Rock’n’Roll Presents Elvis & Friends Wednesday, April 8 7:30 p.m Each of the artists depicted in this production are considered the best tribute artists in the world today: Donny Edwards as Elvis; Lou Nelson as Tom Jones; Laura Gillespie as Anne Murray and Bobby Brooks Wilson paying tribute to his famous father Jackie Wilson.

Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap March 17 - March 20 8:00 p.m.; Saturday, March 21 3:00 p.m. & 8:00 p.m.

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Maple Ridge Christian Hornet Tyson Schofield drives for the basket at the B.C. Boys High School Basketball Championship.

There are just 11 students in the graduation class at Maple Ridge Christian school, but their Hornets basketball team once again played for a provincial championship, for the third time in six years.

“We’re playing in single A, but we’re about a quarter A by population,” joked Hornets head coach Scott O’Dell.

His squad finished eighth at the B.C. High School Basketball Championships, which wrapped up on Saturday.

They started the tournamant on Wednesday against the Osoyoos Rattlers, and won 81-78.

The Hornets benefited from some balanced scoring, as Nic Samcheck led with 25 points, and both Jordan Ellingson and Justin Robinson had 22.

Forward Ellingson also had a monster game on the boards, finishing with 22 rebounds, including 15 offensive boards. He added five steals and six assists to his impressive stat line.

Samcheck also had double digit rebounds with 10.

In their second game, they faced the top-seeded Richmond Eagles, and lost 73-60. It was a tough loss, said O’Dell, because they had led the game 47-43 after three quarters. A win would have put them in the final four.

Robinson had 22 points, Ellingson 18 with 22 rebounds and Tyson Schofield had 16 points and 11 rebounds.

They lost to the Abbotsford Christian Knights 62-45, and then lost their final game against West Point Grey Academy 61-47.

O’Dell said his team had a bona fide shot at a championship this year, if they had played their best basketball. But after the deflating loss to the Eagles, it was hard for the boys to stay motivated.

Robinson, his point guard, and the forward Schofield are both in Grade 11, and will lead a Hornets team that should have a shot at returning to the provincials again next season.

Kelowna Christian beat Immaculata 59-46 to win the provincial single A championship.

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Lease payments of $60/$88/$57 on the 2015 Rogue/2015 Pathfinder/2015 Juke® must be made on a monthly basis and cannot be made weekly. Weekly lease payments are for advertising purposes only. ±The $750/$1,000/$1,000 additional discount offer is valid on the purchase financing or lease (at inception) of select new 2015 Juke/2015 Rogue/2015 Pathfinder. $750/$1,000/$1,000 is comprised of $500/$750/$750 NCF cash and $250/$250/$250 deaelr participation. Offer valid March 11-31, 2015. Offer is based on stackable trading dollars. Offer is available to eligible customers for a limited time on approved credit only. The discount will be deducted from the negotiated selling price before taxes. Applicable to Nissan Canada Finance (NCF) contracts only through subvented NCF finance, lease or NCF standard finance rates. Not combinable with fleet discounts and not applicable to cash purchase buyers. Offer not eligible for program protection. Certain conditions apply. †Offer is administered by Nissan Canada Extended Services Inc. (NCESI) and applies to any new 2015 Micra/Versa Note/Sentra/Altima/Juke/Rogue/Pathfinder models (each, an “Eligible Model”) leased and registered through Nissan Canada Financial Services Inc., on approved credit, between March 3 – March 31, 2015 from an authorized Nissan retailer in Canada. Eligible only on leases through NCF with subvented rates. Offer recipient will be entitled to receive a maximum of six (6) service visits (each, a “Service Visit”) for the Eligible Vehicle – where each Service Visit consists of one (1) oil change (using conventional 5W30 motor oil) and one (1) tire rotation service (each, an “Eligible Service”). All Eligible Services will be conducted in strict accordance with the Oil Change and Tire Rotation Plan outline in the Agreement Booklet for the Eligible Vehicle. The service period (“Service Period”) will commence on the lease transaction date (“Transaction Date”) and will expire on the earlier of: (i) the date on which the maximum number of Service Visits has been reached; (ii) 36 months from the Transaction Date; or (iii) when the Eligible Vehicle has reached 48,000 kilometers. All Eligible Services must be completed during the Service Period, otherwise they will be forfeited. The Offer may be upgraded to use premium oil at the recipient’s expense. The Eligible Services are not designed to meet all requirements and specifications necessary to maintain the Eligible Vehicle. To see the complete list of maintenance necessary, please refer to the Service Maintenance Guide. Any additional services required are not covered by the Offer and are the sole responsibility and cost of the recipient. Offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain offers NCESI reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. Additional conditions and limitations apply. Ask your retailer for details. ≠Representative semi-monthly lease offer based on any new 2015 Rogue S FWD CVT (Y6RG15 AA00)/2015 Pathfinder S V6 4x2 (5XRG15 AA00) CVT transmission/2015 Juke SV FWD M6 (N5RT55 AA00). 1.99%/2.9%/3.49% lease APR for a 60/60/60 month term equals monthly payments of $258/$382/$249 with $0/$0/$0 down payment, and $0/$0/$0 security deposit. First semi-monthly payment, down payment and $0 security deposit are due at lease inception. Prices and payments include freight and fees. Lease based on a maximum of 20,000 km/year with excess charged at $0.10/km. Total lease obligation is $15,491/$22,914/$14,941. This offer is only valid from March 3 - 31, 2015. $500/$1,500 NCF lease cash appplicated only on the 2015 PathfinderS V6 4x2 (5XRG15 AA00) CVT transmission/2015 Juke SV FWD M6 (N5RT55 AA00). Conditions apply. X $31,748 Selling Price for a new 2015 Murano S FWD CVT (LXRG15 NA00). Conditions apply. **MSRP starting from $29,998 for a 2015 Nissan Murano S FWD (LXRG15 NA00) excluding Freight and PDE charges and specific duties of new tires. V Models shown $36,348/$48,368/$31,873/$45,248 Selling Price for a new 2015 Rogue SL AWD Premium (Y6DG15 BK00)/2015 Pathfinder Platinum (5XEG15 AA00)/2015 Juke® SL AWD (N5XT15 AA00)/2015 Murano Platinum AWD (LXEG15 TE00). $1,000 Bonus Cash not included on model shown. *X±≠VFreight and PDE charges ($1,750/$1,720/$1,695/$1,750), air-conditioning levy ($100) where applicable, applicable fees (all which may vary by region), manufacturer’s rebate and dealer participation where applicable are included. License, registration, insurance and applicable taxes are extra. Lease offers are available on approved credit through Nissan Canada Finance for a limited time, may change without notice and cannot be combined with any other offers except stackable trading dollars.

Retailers are free to set individual prices. Dealer order/trade may be necessary. Vehicles and accessories are for illustration purposes only. Offers, prices and features subject to change without notice. Offers valid between March 3 - 31, 2015. °Based on full-line brands (those selling both cars and trucks) on a rolling 12 month year over year retail sales volume basis. *Ward’s Large Cross/Utility Market Segmentation. MY15 Pathfinder vs. 2015 and 2014 Large Cross/Utility Class. Offers subject to change, continuation or cancellation without notice. Offers have no cash alternative value. See your participating Nissan retailer for complete details. ©1998-2015 Nissan Canada Inc. and Nissan Financial Services Inc. a division of Nissan Canada Inc.

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

CHILDREN ........................................80-98 EMPLOYMENT .............................102-198 BUSINESS SERVICES...................203-387 PETS & LIVESTOCK ......................453-483

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RENTALS ......................................703-757 AUTOMOTIVE ..............................804-862 MARINE .......................................903-920

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MARSHALL, Myrtle (Ansell) Born at Webster’s Corners, on August 17, 1919, she passed away at Baillie House on March 10, 2015, with family by her side. She is the last member

of her generation of Ansells; a pioneer family of Haney. She loved knitting, gardening, and was an avid walker, into her 80’s. She is survived by her children Carol and Eldie; 8 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren & 1 great great grandchild. A special thanks to the staff at Miller’s Pond - Baillie House.

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Expressions of sympathy can be made at www.gardenhill.ca

MITRECIC, Ines G. (Brandt) August 9, 1957 February 21, 2015 Passed away peacefully at her home in Maple Ridge. Lovingly remembered by her children Danielle (Jamie) and Jason (Julie), father Janko (Maria), sister Lillian (Paul), niece Bristol and nephews Cooper and Liam. Predeceased by her mother Mira. A celebration of life will be held at Whonnock Lake Centre 27871-113th Ave. Maple Ridge on Saturday, April 4, 2015 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Maple Ridge SPCA or the charity of your choice.

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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.

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Permanent Full-time. Mon-Sat, start 6:00 AM. No experience necessary. $10.49/hr. Apply in person only, with resume: 13460 Rippington Rd. Pitt Meadows BC.

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WILLIS, Steven Frederick February 16, 1957 ~ March 11, 2015

SLATER, Kirsten Elizabeth Age: 25 D.O.B.: March 13, 1990 Funeral will be held on Saturday In Memoriam

‘’Miss’’ Scruffy Sofko May 5, 2005 - March 4, 2015 Miss Scruffy has crossed over the Rainbow Bridge after a hard fought battle against Canine Cushing’s Disease. She was recently predeceased by her canine sister HRH Cuddles. She leaves to mourn her Humans Kimberly and Gary and her Human Grand Parents Gil and Linda and her canine cousin Jesse. We would like to thank Dr. Jessica Wolfe and her staff at Easteridge Animal Hospital for the exceptional care and love they lavished on our beautiful brown-eyed girl. Thank-you also to Bonnie and Lesley at San-Als groomers for always making sure Scruffy looked her very best. ‘’A Friend is one who knows you and loves you just the same’’ .

- Edward Hubbard.

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March 21st at 1 pm at Garden Hill Funeral Home at 11765 224th Street. A viewing will be held from 11am- 2pm. Kirsten is survived by her beautiful children Alexis Jade and Tyler James, her mother Lynn and stepfather Neil, father Chris, brothers Dan (Danielle), Ryan (Carmela), and Cory (Julee), Mark, and Ian, and grandparents Joan and Les. Kirsten will be missed by all, but her memories will live on in our hearts and the hearts of her beautiful children.

Expressions of sympathy can be made at www.gardenhill.ca

Steve passed away surrounded by his family and close friends on March 11, 2015 in Chilliwack, BC at the age of 58. Steve is survived by his wife of over 30 years, Debby; daughters Kelly (Royce), Jody (Cale); grandchildren, Liam and Riley; and predeceased by his parents. Steve was born in Burnaby, BC to Frederick and Hazel Willis, their only child. He graduated from South Burnaby High school in 1975. He married Debby in 1981. They were long time residents of Maple Ridge, BC where they raised their children. He worked for Coast Mountain Bus Company as a Shift Service Supervisor for over 35 years. He was a kind soul who was always ready to lend a helping hand; he will be forever remembered as a dear husband, father, papa, co-worker and friend. A celebration of life is scheduled for Friday, March 27 at 1:00pm at Hart House Restaurant in Burnaby, BC. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Steve’s life.

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

Auto Mechanic Partner Ok Tire and Automotive, Terrace BC is seeking a licensed auto mechanic partner for an OK tire franchise. E-mail: momack@citywest.ca

109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES 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 1-855-768-3362 to start training for your work-at-home career today!

FARM LABOURERS required 5 or 6 Days/Week 40 or 50 Hours/Week $10.49/Hour Horticultural work such as: Planting, pruning, spacing and harvesting the crop.

Employment starts early June /15 Submit your application to: Phone: 604-465-8153 or by Fax:604-465-9340 or by mail:12554 Woolridge Rd., Pitt Meadows, B.C. V3Y 1Z1

FARM WORKERS Seeking 3 farm workers, F/T, permanent needed as soon as possible for L&R Resources Ltd. (25377 - 124 Ave, Maple Ridge, BC, V4R 1T8) to work on a Christmas tree farm and fruit orchard. Duties: cultivating, plowing, planting, pruning, irrigate crops, operate farm machinery & equipment. Must be physically able. No education or exp. req’d, will train. English req’d. Location of work in Maple Ridge/Harrison Mills, 40 hours/week, $11/hr.

Apply with resume to: murphytreefarms@yahoo.com

40000024 - 108 Ave, 108 Loop, Tamarack Lane 40000044 - 118 Ave, 118A Ave, 119 Ave, 236B St, 237 St, Dewdney Trunk Rd. (Even) 40000052 - 234 St, Dewdney Trunk Rd, Meadowlark Dr, Nightingale Ave, Sandpiper Ave. 40000065 - 105 Ave, 105A Ave, 243 St, 244 St, Baker Pl, McClure Dr. 40000067 - 104 Ave, 239 St, Slatford Pl, Slatford St, Zeron Ave. 40100109 - 113 Ave, 230 St, Gillis Pl, Harrison St, Lougheed Hwy, Olund Cres, Telosky Ave. 40220266 - 124 Ave, 221 St, Davison St, Moody St. 40310307 - 113 Ave, 114 Ave, 207 St, Lorne Ave. 40320358 - 123B Ave, 124A Ave, 124B Ave, 203 St, 204 St, 204B St. 40320370 - 123 Ave, 201 St, 202 St, 203 St, Allison St, Chatwin Ave, Davenport Dr, McIvor Ave. 40320373 - 121 Ave, Irving St, Lindsay Ave, Lindsay Pl. Makinson St. 40330335 - Dale Dr, Pinda Pl, Walnut Cres.

Available routes in Pitt Meadows 41011003 - 120 Ave, 120B Ave, 121 Ave, 121A Ave, 121B 41011010 - Wildwood Cres N., Wildwood Pl. 41011024 - 119 Ave, Hammond Rd (Townhouses)

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Seasonal Farm Workers required in Pitt Meadows.

Duties will include general farm labour, planting, pruning, fertilizing, weeding, picking, and all other farm duties. Work will be physically demanding; handling some heavy loads and standing for long periods of time.

Wages: $10.25/hr. 40-60 hrs./wk.

Please email resume to: hindafarm@hotmail.ca

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CLEANERS

Light Duty and Heavy Duty Cleaners required for Ultra Tech Cleaning Systems in North Van, Vancouver & Burnaby areas.

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Apply in person or email: 201-1420 Adanac St., Vancouver

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WILLING TO TRAIN THE RIGHT PERSON! We offer full benefits after 3 months and competitive wages.

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GREENHOUSE WORKERS Full-Time seasonal labourers wanted for job duties that include but are not limited to: planting, pruning, harvesting, grading, packing, receiving, shipping and general greenhouse cleanup and setup for flower and pepper farm.

Start date: May 2015. $10.49/hour. No exp. Required.

Must speak and understand English and have completed grade 12.

Hollandia Greenhouses Ltd. 19393 Richardson Rd, Pitt Meadows, BC, V3Y 1Z1 Apply via email to: Attn Kim at hollandia@hollandia.ca

Landscaping Sales & Service Opportunities Up To $400 CASH Daily .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

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Credit and Collections Manager

The Canadian division of Black Press has a challenging opportunity in the Finance Department for a Senior Accountant.

Black Press is home to some of the oldest, most trusted community newspapers in North America.

Market by market these are the leading newspapers in their communities.

Qualifications and Experience • Completion of an accounting designation • At least 2 year’s experience in full cycle accounting • Good working knowledge of Excel • Strong attention to detail • Good problem solving and analytical skills • Excellent time management and organizational skills • Good interpersonal & communication skills This position offers a competitive salary and an attractive benefits and pension package.

If you are an energetic self-motivated individual looking to expand your skills, this is a tremendous opportunity with a company that has experienced continued growth over the years.

As the largest independently owned newspaper company in Canada, with more than 150 titles in print and online, Black Press has operations in British Columbia, Alberta, Washington, Hawaii, California and Ohio. The company has 3,500 employees, and newsrooms with history dating back to the 1800s.

Located in Abbotsford, our BC Finance Division is looking for a Credit and Collections Manager for its BC and Alberta Divisions.

The ideal candidate will have experience in a business-to-business credit and collections environment.

Must have an intermediate to advanced proficiency level with Microsoft Excel, and demonstrate successful leadership with the ability to communicate effectively in all forms.

The Credit and Collections Manager will engage, manage and work to directly improve the activities of the credit department. Additionally, he/she will manage the administration of all credit activities including the credit approval process, collection of accounts receivables and the credit support function.

Specifically, the Credit and Collections Manager will: • Supervise the work of 8 credit personnel • Develop/recommend/implement credit and collections policies and procedures • Make decisions regarding bad debt write-offs • Recommend and oversee both third party action and bankruptcy claims • Facilitate the balance between sales growth and credit risk Preference will be given to those with five plus years of managerial experience and who have completed or are currently enrolled in the Certified Credit Professional (CCP) Program.

Your application should include a resume plus references and a cover letter outlining any relevant experience.

Please apply today with a cover letter to:

Please apply today with a cover letter to:

e-mail: sschotts@blackpress.ca

e-mail: sschotts@blackpress.ca

Competition closes: March 31, 2015

Competition closes: March 31, 2015

We thank all those who are interested in this position; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We thank all those who are interested in this position; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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As the largest independently owned newspaper company in Canada, with more than 150 titles in print and online, Black Press has operations in British Columbia, Alberta, Washington, Hawaii, California and Ohio. The company has 3,500 employees, and newsrooms with history dating back to the 1800s.

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Black Press is home to some of the oldest, most trusted community newspapers in North America.

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The Langley Concrete Group Wants You!

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.

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APPLY NOW: A $2,500 Penny Wise scholarship is available for a woman entering the Journalism Certificate Program at Langara College in Vancouver. Application deadline April 30, 2015. Send applications to fbula@langara.bc.ca.

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Data Administrator Surrey, BC A division of Black Press Community News Media, LocalWorkBC.ca develops custom recruitment strategies and advertising campaigns for clients across the province in both online and print. We have an immediate opening for a Data Administrator to join our team at head office in Surrey, BC. The Data Administrator is responsible for but not limited to: t 1PTUJOH EJHJUBM BET UP MPDBMXPSLCD DB t "TTJTUJOH UIF 4BMFT UFBN XJUI EBUB FOUSZ t $VTUPNFS TFSWJDF TVQQPSU Must have good computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and Mac platforms. HTML knowledge is preferred but not required. The applicant will have a strong work ethic and attention to detail, and a positive attitude.

Interested applicants please email your resume, references and cover letter by Monday, March 23rd to Kristy O’Connor, Manager of Black Press Digital: koconnor@bpdigital.ca

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Design, Pruning, Lawns, Cleanups, Comm/ Res. (604)466-1369

D Garden Blend Soil D Lawn Blend Soil D Custom Blends avail.

D Composted Mushroom Manure

www.affordablemoversbc.com

$45/Hr

604-537-4140

PICK-UP ...... or .... DELIVERY

604-465-3189 PACIFIC QUEST D 3 Ton Dump Truck & Excavator D Landscaping D Ditching & Drainage D Lot cleaning & brush removal D Site Clean Up D Parking Expansions

604-828-8506

359 SAND, GRAVEL & TOPSOIL

EXTERIOR PAINTING SOON !! **Free Estimate** KORMAN’S PAINT & TRIM **Fully Insured - Local Business** Replace Rotten-Damaged Areas, Scrape, Sand and Prime for a job that will look great, and last !!! 30 Years Experience. Interior & Exterior - Commercial & Residential. Call Dennis 604-617-7015 or Email korman1168@gmail.com anytime .

TOPSOIL

• • •

SCREENED TOPSOIL MUSHROOM MANURE BARK MULCH 604-467-3003

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www.paintspecial.com

374

Running this ad for 10yrs

TREE SERVICES

Chihuahua pups, playful, cuddly, family raised, vet check, 1st shots, avail now. $675. 1-604-794-5844

21387 Dewdney Trunk Rd. Maple Ridge

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

Queen Anne Apts.

Jerry, 604-500-2163

338

MAPLE COURT I 22437 121st Ave 604-467-0715 22423 121st Ave 604-467-4894

Maple Ridge Central

(604) 467- 5271 1989 14x70 in Ruskin MHP. Fam./Pet ok. $39,900 w/$575pad Partial view. Chuck 604-830-1960

260

GENERATORS

1,000 Watts to 12,000 Watts

749

$

t

www.gacheckpoint.com

ELECTRICAL

.give and take tree service 778.872.8406

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

Ask about our

99

$

ROOM SPECIAL

CALL TODAY! 604-803-5041 www.benchmarkpainting.ca

Launch Ramp with 3 lines and ample parking for tracks and trailers

Onsite Manager

604.465.7713

752

TOWNHOUSES

MAPLE RIDGE Ctrl. 3 Bdrm T/H. 4 Appls, new paint, clean. Nr amens.

No dogs. $950/mo. 604-477-1224

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

709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL PORT COQUITLAM 775-3000sqft.

Ground floor commercial space.

Office / retail / service type business. Facing onto city park. 2 blks from Lougheed/ Shaughnessy intersection. Call 604-464-3550.

736

HOMES FOR RENT

845

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

The Scrapper

SOUTH SURREY EXECUTIVE

Fully Furnished & Equipped

Short Term or Long term!

Hotel Living

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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 May 1

604.488.9161

PARC VUE 12040 - 222nd. St., Maple Ridge

741

SUITES, LOWER

MAPLE Ridge. Albion area. 2 Bdrm.

Sep entry. NS/NP. On bus rte. Shrd W/D. $825/mo incl utils. Ref’s. Avail now. 778-549-9526, 604-463-9122.

MAPLE COURT II

CertiďŹ ed crime free clean quiet building for mature adults only. 1 bdrm, gas f/p. No smokers No pets $600 + utils.

Vacant Manufactured Home Pad in 55+ Mission retirement park, for new SRI single wide. From $72,888. Chuck 604-830-1960

Moorage Rental Year or Semi-annual Outdoor Storage Available Starting At $30/month for Boats, RV’s, Cars, Trucks & Trailers

SORRENTO 22260 122nd Avenue (604)319-9341

&

Ph. 604-696-4487

Call Ian 604-724-6373

Starting from

SENIORS DISCOUNT

WE BUY HOMES BC

PRESSURE WASHING

POWER WASHING since 1982.

WCB/Liability insurance. Call Simon for prompt service. 604-230-0627

ELECTRICAL

1 & 2 BDRM SUITES Heat, hot water & parking.

Close to stores & schools.

• All Prices • All Situations • • All Conditions • www.webuyhomesbc.com 604-657-9422

SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE

260

MAPLE RIDGE

REAL ESTATE

POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING

.Highland Turf

12186-224 St, Maple Ridge CertiďŹ ed Crime Free Buildings

PLUMBING

341

14179 Reichenback Rd

SUNRISE 22292 122nd Avenue (604)349-5982

604-463-2236 604-463-7450

1/2 month Rent Free Ask manager for details.

FIXIT PLUMBING & HEATING H/W Tanks, Reno’s, Boilers, Furn’s.

Drain Cleaning. Ins. 604-380-2932

Pitt Meadows Marina

Incl heat, hot water & parking.

Close to stores and Schools.

SENIOR’S DISCOUNT

Contact Alex Anderson at aanderson@ranchogroup.com

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

1 Bdrm apts $750 2 Bdrm apts $800

and Hydro

HOMES WANTED

STORAGE

AVAILABLE NOW Maple Ridge

Near Shopping & Amenities.

1 BD fr $850 and 2 BD fr $1115 BRAND NEW 1 & 2 Bdrms Stes Insuite laundry, 9 ft ceiling, laminate flooring, u/g parking, storage locker, Amenity room. No pets.

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

749

SENIORS DISCOUNT

Includes: Heat, Hot Water

AVAILABLE NOW

New SRI *1296 sq/ft Double wide $99,988. *New SRI 14’ wide $74,900. Repossessed mobile homes, manufactured homes & modulars. Chuck 604-830-1960.

Call 604-467-3944

1/2 month Rent Free Ask manager for details.

* Renovated Suites * *Large *Clean *Very Quiet

STEEL BUILDINGS...�SPRING SALES WITH HOT SAVINGS!� All steel building models and sizes are now on sale. Get your building deal while it’s hot. Pioneer Steel 1-800668-5422 www.pioneersteel.ca

NORTHSTARS PAINTING www.northstars-painting.com Master Painters at Students Rates.

We will BEAT any Qualified Quotes.

778.245.9069

22222 Lougheed Hwy., Maple Ridge Inquire in person between 9am - 3pm or

604-464-3550

Great Location

$75 Off with this Ad

COLORLITE Painting www.colorlitepainting.com Interior/Exterior Pressure Washing.

Books us now for spring/summer!

Miki 604-725-6316

Haney Motor Hotel

750

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

$75 OFF 1ST MONTH

S New paint, carpet & appliances S Includes heat/hot water S 1.5 blocks to various bus stops S 2 blocks to Safeway/medical S City park across street S Gated parking and Elevator S Adult oriented building S References required * SORRY NO DOGS * CALL FOR APPOINTMENT

$840/mo & $940/mo

MISC. FOR SALE

ROOMS FOR RENT

Rooms from $445/mo. Fully Furn, weekly maid service, cable TV, private bath, on bus route, 5/min walk to commuter rail.

MAPLE RIDGE

1 & 2 Bdrms available

627

746

604-466-5799

TOY POODLE PUPS 6 weeks old.

Chocolate brown. $800 each. Call 604-820-4230, 604-302-7602

Tree Removal/Topping/Spiral Thinning/Hedge Trimming/Stump Grinding. Free Estimates.

WCB/Fully Insured

2 coats any colour

(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint.

Glenwood Manor Apartments Clean and Spacious 2 Bdrm avail. $845/mo

TREE BROTHERS SPECIALIST

PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299

When QUALITY Matters

17607 Ford Road Pitt Meadows

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

Across the street - across the world Real Professionals, Reas. Rates.

Best in every way! 604-721-4555.

all soils are tested for Optimum growing requirements.

CRIME FREE BUILDING

APARTMENT/CONDO PORT COQUITLAM

Sorry No Pets For more info: google us.

RENTALS

1 bdrm 2nd r suite - $775

2 Bedroom units available.

Great location for seniors!

Clean, quiet & affordable!

Incls heat, h/w, cable.

Senior Move-In Allowance.

Refs & Credit check req.

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

AUCTIONS

706

(604) 463-9522 Central Maple Ridge

in need of caring homes!

All cats are spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed.

Visit us at:

SAWMILLS from only $4,397 MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800566-6899 Ext:400OT.

LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE

NO Wood byproducts used

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

560

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

604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley

PETS

SEIZED VEHICLE Auction, City New West, Sat. Mar. 28th @ 10:30 am www.allcityauctioneers.com

AFFORDABLE MOVING

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

LANDSCAPING

477

509

~We accept Visa & Mastercard~

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING

604-465-5193

PITTBULL pups purebred, born Feb 24th. Avail for viewing. Great bloodlines. $1000-$1500. 604-765-0453

MOVING & STORAGE

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

Augustine Soil & Mulch Ltd. Pitt Meadows, BC

GARIBALDI Court

CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION

356

Searching for your dream home or selling it? This is the location. Listings include everything from acreage, farms/ranches to condos and waterfront homes.

320

APARTMENT/CONDO

Central Coquitlam Co-op AND Seniors Only Building $826/mo. No subsidy.

Cls to transit, schools & shops

Gelinas RooďŹ ng 604-720-5054

Gutter Cleaning & Repairs. (Res. & Strata). Prompt Service. Window Cleaning & Pressure Washing.

Grants Home Maint 604-936-2808.

706

RENTALS

2 BR apts - bright & lge

All Types of Roofs & Repairs, Gutter Install

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

RENTALS

OFFICE/RETAIL

OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT

741

OFFICE/RETAIL

Maple Ridge OfďŹ ce & Retail Space

Unbelievable Rates, Starting at $495/month.

Various sizes 320sf. - 2000sf.

Various downtown locations.

Updated and well maintained.

Rick Medhurst Royal LePage Realty

604-463-3000

741

OFFICE/RETAIL

FOUR INDIVIDUAL OFFICES • 10’ X 8.5’ available • Includes heat, A/C & window

ONE OFFICE

• Inside with no windows 12’ x 8’ • Includes heat & A/C and hydro

ONE CORNER OFFICE

• With windows on 2 sides • Plumbed with sink and shower 10’x9.5’ • Includes heat & A/C and hydro

All offices on second floor, downtown Maple Ridge location, new and clean with one shared washroom on the floor.

One year minimum lease subject to credit and criminal check.

Contact Jim at 604-476-2720

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0

2015

ACCENT 5DR L

YOU PAY THE INVOICE PRICE!

% LEASE OR

+ MANUAL

HWY: 6.3L/100 KM CITY: 8.9L/100 KM

‡

FINANCINGנ

On select modelsנ. Dealer is reimbursed a holdback amount included in invoice price by the manufacturer for each vehicle sold*.

HWY: 9.3L/100 KM CITY: 11.6L/100 KM

HWY: 9.7L/100 KM CITY: 13.0L/100 KM

Limited model shown

Limited model shown

GLS model shown HWY: 9.8L/100 KM CITY: 12.9L/100 KM Limited model shown

2014 Accent “Highest Ranked Small Car in Initial Quality in the U.S.∆”

2015 2015

LEASE FOR ONLY $67 BI-WEEKLY THAT’S LIKE PAYING

$

33 0%

AT

OR GET

0

%

THAT’S LIKE PAYING

59 0%

$

FINANCING FOR 84 MONTHS†

AT

14,558

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FINANCING FOR 60 MONTHS†

0.9

2015

%

$

DEALER INVOICE PRICE IS

$

23,286

SANTA FE XL

SANTA FE SPORT 2.4L

74 1.9 0% 27,381

THAT’S LIKE PAYING

‡

AT

THAT’S LIKE PAYING

88 0%

$

OR GET

DEALER INVOICE PRICE INCLUDES $636 IN PRICE ADJUSTMENTSΩ, DELIVERY AND DESTINATION FEES.

FINANCING FOR 60 MONTHS†

AT

3.99% LEASE FOR 60 MONTHS WITH $0 DOWN◊

WEEKLY

OR GET

DEALER INVOICE PRICE IS

$

DEALER INVOICE PRICE INCLUDES $473 IN PRICE ADJUSTMENTSΩ, DELIVERY AND DESTINATION FEES.

%

LEASE FOR 60 MONTHS WITH $0 DOWN◊

WEEKLY

7-PASSENGER

LEASE FOR ONLY $178 BI-WEEKLY

LEASE FOR ONLY $149 BI-WEEKLY

LEASE FOR 60 MONTHS WITH $0 DOWN◊

WEEKLY

OR GET

DEALER INVOICE PRICE IS

$

AWARDED THE HIGHEST GOVERNMENT CRASH SAFETY RATINGʆ U.S. NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION

LEASE FOR ONLY $119 BI-WEEKLY

LEASE FOR 60 MONTHS WITH $0 DOWN◊

WEEKLY

TUCSON GL

5-Star Overall Crash Safety Rating

DEALER INVOICE PRICE IS

$

FINANCING FOR 60 MONTHS†

‡

30,315

‡

DEALER INVOICE PRICE INCLUDES $1,479 IN PRICE ADJUSTMENTSΩ, DELIVERY AND DESTINATION FEES.

DEALER INVOICE PRICE INCLUDES $1,313 IN PRICE ADJUSTMENTSΩ, DELIVERY AND DESTINATION FEES.

VISIT HYUNDAICANADA.COM FOR DETAILS ON OUR ENTIRE LINE-UP! 5-year/100,000 km Comprehensive Limited Warranty†† 5-year/100,000 km Powertrain Warranty 5-year/100,000 km Emission Warranty

HyundaiCanada.com

DEALER #40087

Prices do not include administration fee of $599.

CALL US TODAY AT 604-467-3401 23213 Lougheed Hwy., Maple Ridge mapleridgehyundai.com

Lougheed Hwy.

Tamarack Lane

MAPLE RIDGE

Haney By-Pass

The All New

Kanaka Way

®/™The Hyundai names, logos, product names, feature names, images and slogans are trademarks owned by Hyundai Auto Canada Corp. ‡Dealer Invoice Price of $14,558/$16,275/$23,286/$27,381/$30,315 available on all new 2015 Accent 5-Door L 6-speed Manual/Elantra L 6-speed Manual/Tucson GL FWD Manual/Santa Fe Sport 2.4L FWD/Santa Fe XL FWD models and includes price adjustments of $636/$719/$473/$1,313/$1,479. Prices include Delivery and Destination charges of $1,595/$1,595/$1,695/$1,760/$1,795. Prices exclude registration, insurance, PPSA, fees, levies, license fees, applicable taxes and dealer admin. fees of up to $499. Fees may vary by dealer. Delivery and Destination charge includes freight, P.D.E. and a full tank of gas. *The customer prices are those reflected on the dealer invoice from Hyundai Auto Canada Corp. The dealer invoice price includes a holdback amount for which the dealer is subsequently reimbursed by Hyundai Auto Canada Corp. Price adjustments of up to $636/$719/$473/$1,313/$1,479 available on all new 2015 Accent 5-Door L Manual/Elantra Sedan L Manual/Tucson GL FWD Manual/Santa Fe Sport 2.4L FWD/Santa Fe XL FWD models. Price adjustments applied before taxes. Offer cannot be combined or used in conjunction with any other available offers. Offer is non-transferable and cannot be assigned. No vehicle trade-in required. Leasing offer available O.A.C. from Hyundai Financial Services based on a new 2015 Accent 5-Door L 6-speed Manual/Elantra L 6-speed Manual/Tucson GL FWD Manual/Santa Fe Sport 2.4L FWD/ Santa Fe XL FWD with an annual lease rate of 0%/0%/0.9%/1.9%/3.99%. Bi-weekly lease payment of $67/$75/$119/$149/$178 for a 60-month walk-away lease. Down Payment of $695 and first monthly payment required. Total lease obligation is $8,710/$8,450/$15,470/ $19,370/$23,140. Lease offer includes Delivery and Destination of $1,595/$1,595/$1,760/$1,795/$1,795. Lease offer excludes registration, insurance, PPSA, fees, levies, license fees, applicable taxes and dealer admin. fees of up to $499. Fees may vary by dealer. $0 security deposit on all models. 20,000 km allowance per year applies. Additional charge of $0.12/km.†Finance offers available O.A.C. from Hyundai Financial Services based on a new 2015 Accent 5-Door L 6-speed Manual/Elantra L 6-speed Manual/Tucson GL FWD Manual/Santa Fe Sport 2.4L FWD/Santa Fe XL FWD with an annual finance rate of 0% for 84/84/60/60/60 months. Bi-weekly payments are $80/$89/$179/$211/$233. $0 down payment required. Cost of Borrowing is $0. Finance offers include Delivery and Destination of $1,595/$1,595/$1,760/$1,795/$1,795. Finance offers exclude registration, insurance, PPSA, fees, levies, license fees, applicable taxes and dealer admin. fees of up to $499. Fees may vary by dealer. Financing example: 2015 Accent 5-Door L 6-speed Manual for $14,558 at 0% per annum equals $80 bi-weekly for 60 months for a total obligation of $14,558. $0 down payment required. Cash price is $14,558. Cost of Borrowing is $0. Example price includes Delivery and Destination of $1,595. Finance example excludes registration, insurance, PPSA, fees, levies, license fees, applicable taxes and dealer admin. fees of up to $499. Fees may vary by dealer. Prices of models shown: 2015 Accent GLS Auto/Elantra Limited/Tucson Limited AWD/Santa Fe Sport Limited AWD/Santa Fe XL Limited AWD are $21,144/$26,794/$35,759/$41,444/$45,094. Prices include Delivery and Destination charges of $1,595/$1,595/$1,760/$1,795/$1,795, levies and all applicable charges. Prices exclude registration, insurance, PPSA, license fees and dealer admin. fees of up to $499. Fees may vary by dealer. Fuel consumption for new 2015 Accent GLS (HWY 6.3L/100KM; City 8.9L/100KM); 2015 Elantra Limited (HWY 6.7L/100KM; City 9.7L/100KM); 2015 Tucson Limited AWD (HWY 9.3L/100KM; City 11.6L/100KM);2015 Santa Fe Sport Limited AWD (HWY 9.8L/100KM; City 12.9L/100KM); 2015 Santa Fe XL Limited AWD (HWY 9.7L/100 KM; City 13.0L/100 KM) are based on Manufacturer Testing. Actual fuel efficiency may vary based on driving conditions and the addition of certain vehicle accessories. Fuel economy figures are used for comparison purposes only. The Hyundai Accent/Elantra received the lowest number of problems per 100 vehicles among small/compact cars in the proprietary J.D. Power 2014 Initial Quality StudySM (IQS). Study based on responses from 86,118 new-vehicle owners, measuring 239 models and measures opinions after 90 days of ownership. Propriety study results are based on experiences and perceptions of owners surveyed in February-May 2014. Your experiences may vary. Visit jdpower.com.

Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA’s) New Car Assessment Program (www.SaferCar.gov). ‡† *Offers available for a limited time and subject to change or cancellation without notice. Dealer may sell for less. Inventory is limited, dealer order may be required. Visit www.hyundaicanada.com or see dealer for complete details. ††Hyundai’s Comprehensive Limited Warranty coverage covers most vehicle components against defects in workmanship under normal use and maintenance conditions. Visit HyundaiCanada.com for details on our entire line-up! On select models†. Dealer is reimbursed a holdback amount included in invoice price by the manufacturer for each vehicle sold*. LEASE OR FINANCING† +0% YOU PAY THE INVOICE PRICE!‡ GLS model shown Limited model shown Limited model shown Limited model shown Limited model shown HWY: 6.3L/100 KM CITY: 8.9L/100 KM HWY: 6.7L/100 KM CITY: 9.7L/100 KM HWY: 9.3L/100 KM CITY: 11.6L/100 KM HWY: 9.8L/100 KM CITY: 12.9L/100 KM HWY: 9.7L/100 KM CITY: 13.0L/100 KM ACCENT 5DR L MANUAL 2015 ELANTRA L MANUAL 2015 AT OR GET LEASE FOR 60 MONTHS WITH $0 DOWN FINANCING FOR 84 MONTHS† $37 0% 0% LEASE FOR ONLY $75 BI-WEEKLY THAT’S LIKE PAYING WEEKLY AT OR GET LEASE FOR 60 MONTHS WITH $0 DOWN FINANCING FOR 84 MONTHS† $33 0% 0% LEASE FOR ONLY $67 BI-WEEKLY THAT’S LIKE PAYING WEEKLY TUCSON GL 2015 AT OR GET LEASE FOR 60 MONTHS WITH $0 DOWN FINANCING FOR 60 MONTHS† $59 0.9% 0% LEASE FOR ONLY $119 BI-WEEKLY THAT’S LIKE PAYING WEEKLY SANTA FE SPORT 2.4L 2015 AT OR GET LEASE FOR 60 MONTHS WITH $0 DOWN FINANCING FOR 60 MONTHS† $74 1.9% 0% LEASE FOR ONLY $149 BI-WEEKLY THAT’S LIKE PAYING WEEKLY 7-PASSENGER SANTA FE XL 2015 AT OR GET LEASE FOR 60 MONTHS WITH $0 DOWN FINANCING FOR 60 MONTHS† $88 3.99% 0% LEASE FOR ONLY $178 BI-WEEKLY THAT’S LIKE PAYING WEEKLY 2014 Elantra “Highest Ranked Compact Car in Initial Quality in the U.S.” 5-Star Overall Crash Safety Rating AWARDED THE HIGHEST GOVERNMENT CRASH SAFETY RATING U.S. NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION 2014 Accent “Highest Ranked Small Car in Initial Quality in the U.S.” DEALER INVOICE PRICE INCLUDES $1,479 IN PRICE ADJUSTMENTS, DELIVERY AND DESTINATION FEES. DEALER INVOICE PRICE IS $30,315‡ DEALER INVOICE PRICE INCLUDES $1,313 IN PRICE ADJUSTMENTS, DELIVERY AND DESTINATION FEES. DEALER INVOICE PRICE IS $27,381DEALER INVOICE PRICE INCLUDES ‡ $473 IN PRICE ADJUSTMENTS, DELIVERY AND DESTINATION FEES. DEALER INVOICE PRICE IS $23,286‡ DEALER INVOICE PRICE INCLUDES $636 IN PRICE ADJUSTMENTS, DELIVERY AND DESTINATION FEES. DEALER INVOICE PRICE IS $14,558‡ DEALER INVOICE PRICE INCLUDES $719 IN PRICE ADJUSTMENTS, DELIVERY AND DESTINATION FEES. DEALER INVOICE PRICE IS $16,275‡ 5-year/100,000 km Comprehensive Limited Warranty†† 5-year/100,000 km Powertrain Warranty 5-year/100,000 km Emission Warranty HyundaiCanada.com

MAPLE RIDGE

Maple Ridge Hyundai has over 100 used vehicles in stock and priced BELOW MARKET VALUE!

2014 Ram 1500 SLT Crew 4x4 Outdoors Man

2014 Chevrolet Equinox LS AWD

2011 Ford Focus SE

Market Value $29,995

Market Value $20,995

Market Value $10,795

$

SALE PRICE

28,995 Stk#U80104

The All New

DEALER #40087

MAPLE RIDGE Prices do not include administration fee of $599.

$

SALE PRICE

19,995 Stk#U30399

CALL US TODAY AT 604-467-3401 23213 Lougheed Hwy., Maple Ridge mapleridgehyundai.com

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9,795

$

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CALL NOW FOR IMMEDIATE APPROVAL

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