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Jose and Eliete Dos Santos, owners of Gelateria Italia & Coffee Shop, are hopeful they will find a new beachfront location after last month’s fire.

Dos Santos family struggles to recover after gelateria destroyed

Fire victims: We know we’re not alone Melissa Smalley Staff Reporter

It’s been a long three weeks for Jose and Eliete Dos Santos.

The South Surrey couple watched in despair last month as a large fire on White Rock’s West Beach destroyed the building that housed their family business, Gelateria Italia & Coffee Shop.

Returning this week to the vacant, fenced-off site where their shop used to be, the Dos Santoses discuss the stress of losing their family’s livelihood and what they plan to do next.

No more than a few minutes pass before the conversation is interrupted by passersby who recognize the husband and wife.

“We are so worried about you!” says one woman, as she throws her arms around Eliete in a warm embrace.

A few minutes later, another group walks by and more hugs are shared.

“We’ve missed you,” says a woman out for a walk on the promenade.

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Originally opened in 1995, the business was bought by the Dos Santoses in 2005 after they moved from Venezuela to escape crime and political unrest and to provide a better future for their children.

It was a struggle for the first few years, Jose says, noting the seasonal nature of a beach-front gelato business made for some tough winters.

Before long, however, the gelateria and coffee shop was thriving, bringing in customers i see page 4

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One woman was treated in hospital last week after a late-night robbery in White Rock turned violent.

Const. Shaileshni Molison said the woman was struck in the face and knocked to the ground as she tried to unlock her vehicle. She was one of two victims targeted in the crime, which occurred just after 10:30 p.m. Friday in the 1500block of Johnston Road.

Molison said the women – one in her 40s and one in her 50s – were in the process of closing up a restaurant when a man approached one of them and demanded money.

He then demanded that the other woman give him her purse.

“As the first female tried to unlock her vehicle, she was struck in the face by the male, knocking her to the ground,” Molison states in a news release issued Tuesday. “The male suspect fled on foot with the purses of both females.”

Police are looking for a Caucasian man in connection with the incident. He is described as 20 to 25 years old, and was wearing a grey jacket at the time.

A suspect vehicle is described only as white.

The injured woman was treated in hospital and released.

Anyone with information is asked to contact RCMP at 778-593-3600.

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RCMP detachment welcomes 34 new recruits

Surrey receives officers allotted in 2014 Kevin Diakiw Black Press

New police recruits have arrived in the City of Surrey, amounting to 34 new positions as of the end of March.

But it’s a game of catch-up, it turns out.

The information of additional officers coming to the city was outlined in an RCMP newsletter that included a statement from Surrey RCMP Officer in Charge Chief Supt.

Bill Fordy.

The “Message from the Officer in Charge” points to Surrey council’s promise to add 100 officers to the detachment this year, bringing the total complement up to 803.

“While we are all eager for these new resources to arrive, the process to increase staffing this significantly does take some time and and it involves the municipal, provincial and federal governments,” Fordy

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One hundred officers still needed this year. said. “However, new members continue to arrive at Surrey Detachment. As of the end of March, we will have welcomed 34 new cadets in Surrey this year.”

However, Black Press has learned those 34 new cadets were owed to Surrey from last year’s policing requests.

The new cadets bring the Surrey RCMP detachment to 703 members, meaning the

city still has to convince the federal government to send 100 more recruits to Surrey this year.

RCMP training depot in Regina, which provides newly minted Mounties for the entire country, has hit critical lows since 2008.

Seven years ago 1,783 cadets had enrolled.

That number dropped to 340 in 2013.

Depot officials told Black Press last year that cadet numbers came back up to 960 in 2014, but the figure is still lower than what it was in 2008.

As to whether Surrey can get a total of 100 new officers this year, Surrey RCMP Sgt. Dale Carr said there’s good faith amongst the upper ranks that the personnel request will be filled.

They all might not be dressed and ready for duty in 2015, but Carr said the full amount

should be arriving early next year.

If Surrey fills those positions, it will be a sea change in distribution.

Figures obtained by Black Press show that since 2008, Surrey hasn’t received more than two per cent of the nation’s graduating recruits.

Last year, Fordy said he’s been assured by those higher up that the request for 100 more Mounties can be fulfilled.

In his newsletter this week, he details how those new recruits will be used.

“I plan to increase our first responders’ police presence (ie. general duty) and review our needs for traffic services, the youth unit, community policing and investigative services,” Fordy said. “This growth will allow our police officers to spend more time engaged in proactive policing initiatives across the city.”

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Dozens of volunteers organized by the White Rock and Surrey Naturalists gave the Nicomekl riverbank a much-needed cleanup last week, spending four hours removing garbage – including 3,000 pounds of styrofoam – from 1.3 kilometres of sensitive shoreline. The effort was part of an ongoing pilot project involving privately owned land. To get involved, email wrsn@shaw.ca

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City leaders stand firm on trash plan Melissa Smalley Staff Reporter

Despite sitting down with the mayor twice in one week, a group of White Rock condominium residents say they are still not happy with the city’s plans to privatize solid-waste pickup.

After meeting with Mayor Wayne Baldwin and the city’s chief administrative officer Dan Bottrill last week, a handful of strata residents returned to city hall Monday to follow up discussions on the future of multifamily garbage pickup.

A number of options were outlined for the group, however at the meeting’s end, Bottrill said he would recommend council move forward with changes, set to take effect July 1.

Strata resident Ian Routledge told Peace Arch News Monday afternoon that the group “came out of the meeting not happy.”

“I get the distinct impression that they want nothing to do with garbage pickup,” Routledge said. “It’s too much of a challenge for them.

They’re thinking it’s better to let the private companies deal with it.”

Baldwin, however, said the planned changes

are meant to bring White Rock in line he said. “Where I think we failed with how other municipalities in the was in the communication of (the region deal with solid-waste pickup. changes). We did put out communi“Our costs for solid waste are among cation almost immediately – not durthe highest in the region,” Baldwin ing Christmas, because people would told PAN Tuesday. “We are way behind have thought we were trying to hide the times in terms of setting a user it, we waited until January. People fee instead of a tax, which is based on didn’t pay attention really until more assessed value and not for the service recently.” received.”

The outcry directed at city hall Wayne Baldwin The changes, first announced by the – including a rally of more than 100 mayor city in January, have been in the works angry residents March 23 – has not for three years, Baldwin said, noting he gone unheard, Baldwin said. was “a little bit” surprised at the backlash from “We should have done more, I can see that residents in recent weeks. now,” he said. “At the time, it seemed like we “I suppose any time you do something, some- were doing enough.” body’s going to be not very happy with it,” he In light of the public’s dissent in recent weeks, said. “That’s the name of the game.” last week Couns. Helen Fathers and David Much of the criticism from residents has been Chesney requested a special council meeting about the closed-door meeting in December at be held to discuss the situation. That meeting which council voted to approve the changes. is scheduled for April 7 at 1 p.m.

“The only thing that happened at that inA city-hosted public information meeting camera meeting was to decide to go ahead. took place Wednesday evening after PAN Staff had been working on it for quite a while,” deadline.

B.C. wines have arrived on the shelves of the South Point SaveOn-Foods.

While reports of the new product coming to the South Surrey store have been circulating since last week, Ministry of Justice officials confirmed yesterday (Wednesday) that a liquor licence has been issued and sales were to start that morning.

“As of this morning, you can buy wine there,” the individual told Peace Arch News, noting the store is the first B.C. grocery store to be licensed for a wine-on-shelves model.

According to a news release, the Save-On location is partnering with the BC Wine Institute to represent almost 100 wineries, offering around 500 different B.C. wines on its shelves. All of the wine is to be kept on designated shelves and must be purchased at tills that have a Serving It Right-certified cashier who is at least 19 years old.

Food and wine pairings, including samples of wine, are also allowed in-aisle as a result of the province’s updated liquor rules.

Those changes – resulting from a Liquor Policy Review that was completed in late 2013 – are intended to increase competition in the marketplace, support a level playing field for liquor retailers and increase convenience, choice and selection for shoppers, the release states.

Minister of Justice Suzanne Anton described it as “a milestone event for B.C.’s progress in modernizing our liquor laws.”

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Starting next week, PAN will shift its delivery dates back to Wednesday and Friday. The move is anticipated to better-serve readers and advertisers alike.

Since 2011, PAN has been delivered to South Surrey and White Rock residents and businesses on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

As always, visit www.peacearchnews.com any time of day, any day of the week.

Zhao arrested in Washington state i from page 1 According to a report in the Wall Street Journal, the U.S. Justice Department indictment alleges Qiao’s part in the scheme brought in $3.7 million, $900,000 of which was moved to the U.S. with Zhao’s help.

Zhao was arrested at her home just outside of Bellevue, Wash., and is being held by U.S. authorities without bail, but Qiao has not yet been located.

The U.S. charges claim the couple misrepresented themselves as still being married to qualify for

an immigrant investor program – part of an alleged plan to funnel money from China into the U.S. using U.S. and Canadian banks.

Zhao’s dealings in the Northwest are alleged to have included establishing a numbered B.C. company with which she bought the White Rock home and another in Richmond. After being purchased outright, both homes were mortgaged to market value – totalling more than $1 million.

The U.S. indictment claims that

Zhao and Qiao subsequently moved funds from a Royal Bank of Canada account to purchase a home in Bellevue.

If convicted of immigration fraud in the U.S., both Zhao and Qiao could be deported, although lawyers for Zhao have claimed she would likely be tortured by Chinese investigators to reveal the whereabouts of her ex-husband – part of the hard line taken by authorities there against embezzlers draining large amounts of cash from the country.

Baldwin joins search for venue i from page 1 from all over the Lower Mainland, many of whom got to know the Dos Santos family, including the couple’s 22-year-old son, Daniel, and 17-year-old daughter, Valeria.

“The people who come to see us, they’re not customers. They’re friends, they’re family,” says Jose.

In the early hours of March 10, the Dos Santoses lost a decade worth of hard work when a fire broke out on the second floor of the building, in a vacant suite undergoing renovations. According to fire officials, a chemical reaction from hardwood refinishing started the blaze, which took several hours to extinguish.

Though the fire was contained to the building’s upper floor, the damage was catastrophic; the historic building – built in the early 1920s and, over the years, serving as a Masonic Lodge, a dance hall and even an acting studio – was deemed unsafe and was demolished later that day.

Aside from the financial burden – the business provided the sole income for the entire family – the weeks since the fire have been filled with the stresses of dealing with insurance claims and trying to decide what to do next.

While many questions remain as to the fate of their gelato business, one thing is certain: the family wants to stay in the area.

“White Rock is such a beautiful place, we love this community,” Jose says. “There are so many

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Firefighters were able to protect neighbouring buildings during fire. people trying to keep us in White Rock, that’s why we want to stay here.”

Last week, the family met with White Rock Mayor Wayne Baldwin, who offered to help them find a temporary location so they can open in time for the summer.

“I suggested to them that the museum is looking for ways to make extra money, and had talked about setting up a coffee bar between the museum and the waterfront,” Baldwin told Peace Arch News Tuesday. “So we’re trying to help connect them with the museum. If it works, great. If not, well, at least we will have tried.”

In an effort to ease the financial strain for the Dos Santoses, a website has been set up by a family friend to raise money to help get the family back on their feet.

The fundraiser was launched

by Arnaldo Dos Santos (no relation), who says he was devastated to learn of the fire and wanted to help in any way he could.

“They treat everybody as their family, no matter how busy they were at the store,” he says. “I just wanted to do as much as I can within my reach to help them.”

The fundraiser is posted online at www.gofundme.com/qfuaaeec While Jose and Eliete know their family has a long road ahead of them, they say they’re optimistic about getting back to business in time for summer.

“It’s been hard for us,” says Eliete.

“But at the same time we know that we have the support of our customers and we know that we’re not alone.”

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Peace Arch Community Medical Clinic on Johnston Road closed its doors for good this week, after nearly 23 years in business. committee sought out and met with people potentially interested in taking over.

Staff were advised in early March that the effort had not been successful.

Tohrjelm emphasized the move does not affect doctors of the Uptown Medical Centre, which is located in the same building.

Other clinics on the Peninsula are Hilltop Medical (140-15321 16 Ave.), Morgan Creek Walk-in (106-15252 32 Ave.), Peninsula Medical Clinic (109-15388 24 Ave.), Semiahmoo Medical Clinic (3-1767 152 St.) and South Surrey Medical Clinic (10115850 26 Ave.).

Torhjelm said pamphlets with

that information will be kept available at the Uptown Medical Centre for the next several months, to assist patients who arrive to see a doctor in finding another clinic.

“The last thing we want is for people to just head to emergency,” she said.

White Rock/South Surrey residents looking for a family doctor may call the Primary Care Access Clinic at 604-531-3111.

Mathias also named HealthLink BC as a “very good service.”

Available by calling 811, it connects callers to a nurse at any time of the day or night.

More information is also online, at www.healthlinkbc.ca

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Roseberry credited a decrease in the problem in the first quarter of 2015 to the recent arrest of a single suspect.

Wiens, whose husband is on their Winter Street building’s strata council, said much discussion of the parkade-security issue has taken place in the weeks since March 12, and she expects it to be raised at the next strata meeting. She hopes that raising awareness around the issue and the importance of taking preventative steps will help stem the problem.

As for her bike, Wiens has set an alert on Craigslist in hopes of getting the Rocky Mountain Whistler hybrid back. She described it as a graphite-black offroad bike with a white seat, shocks and a rack. It has a great deal of sentimental value, she added.

“There’s a lot of memories with that bike,” she said.

“I’ve spent hours on that bike, working through health issues… when you’re stressed, it’s where I went.”

Anyone with information on the break-in may contact White Rock RCMP at 778-593-3627.

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A White Rock woman whose bike was among three stolen last month during a break-in to her building’s underground parkade isn’t holding out much hope she’ll get her wheels back.

But Jolaine Wiens is hopeful residents of other multi-family units can learn from the experience and prevent the same thing from happening to them.

“I’m hoping that if there’s other buildings who have the same sort of setup, they can double-check that you can’t reach the sensor,” Wiens said Tuesday, referring to how the culprit gained access to the lot.

“It was so simple for him to do.”

Wiens said security cameras from the March 12 break-in captured the crime, and demonstrate how the culprit was able to deactivate the gate’s sensor so that it wouldn’t close after a vehicle left.

Once that happened, he had unfettered access to the vehicles and other items kept in what was supposed to be a secure area.

While police attended, Wiens said she was told there’s nothing much they can do.

“They said that (parkades) are being targeted and that we have to work together as a strata to make sure the gate is closing behind us.”

Wiens noted that if she had been the driver who left that morning, and had noticed the gate not close, she wouldn’t have been sure what to do. And knowing what she knows now – that someone had been hiding nearby, waiting to commit the crime – admits she’d be “a little nervous” to investigate the anomaly.

White Rock RCMP Staff Sgt. Lesli Roseberry told council last month that the incidence of underground-parkade break-ins spiked in local municipalities last year, with 23 reported in the seaside city.

In response, police here have upped efforts to educate stratas on prevention strategies, and have increased “high-visibility patrols” as well as their monitoring of

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Peace Arch Community Medical Clinic has closed.

Clinic manager Kathie Torhjelm and Nancy Mathias, executive director of the White Rock-South Surrey Division of Family Practice, confirmed last week that Tuesday (March 31) was to be the 1545 Johnston Rd. walk-in clinic’s last day of operations.

And while the move comes with some sadness – October would have marked the clinic’s 23rd anniversary – Torhjelm and Mathias said it does not raise concerns of a shortage in afterhours care.

“This is five other clinics that are providing other walk-in services,” Mathias said Friday, referring to a list of clinics operating in the White Rock/ South Surrey area.

“We’ve been telling our patients for… weeks,” Torhjelm added.

“Most of them have a family doctor and that’s kind of the go-to. It’s always best to have the one person that knows you.”

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or those who drink responsibly, the opening up of B.C.’s liquor policies can only be a good thing.

From Sunday openings at B.C. government liquor stores to the convenience of B.C. wine availability at grocery stores, buying booze will become more convenient.

But make no mistake, competitive pricing will also be necessary in this new environment.

The government has already promised to level the playing field with wholesale pricing so private liquor stores will no longer be at a disadvantage.

It will be up to consumers to determine where they get the most bang for their buck and for the first little while, it’s going to take some comparison shopping.

Many fear this switch to a new wholesale pricing system will hike prices of more expensive hooch.

Others worry that if the government eliminates tax-in display prices, as it has promised to do to save costs, consumers will end up paying more if the shelf price isn’t lowered to accommodate the change.

Meanwhile, private liquor stores, which already have tax-in pricing, aren’t likely to change their system in line with the government liquor stores and so it will be up to consumers to see where they get the most value.

As for private liquor stores, will there be lower shelf prices with the promised harmonizing of alcohol prices they get from the B.C. Liquor Distribution Branch?

Typically, private stores charge a bit more for booze, because they’ve been paying more to obtain it, but consumers will want to see if private retailers are passing any savings on to customers.

Where all this will lead is uncertain, but the province undoubtedly doesn’t want to lose its competitive advantage because booze revenue provides a hefty sum of cash to government coffers – as much as $4.3 billion, according to the BC Government Employees Union, which represents government liquor-store workers.

The goal should be responsible alcohol consumption, convenience and competitive pricing to benefit the consumer as well as a revenue stream that keeps both government and private liquor stores strong.

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urrey will get a ninth MLA, if With such guidelines, the commission’s the recommendations of the BC work is seriously flawed. The province Electoral Boundaries Commission is on the brink of entrenching that are adopted by the provincial there be permanent imbalances in the government. population of ridings – as has been From a population perspective, Surrey done on the federal level. Thus Prince is currently under-represented, Edward Island, with 130,000 with two of the eight existing people, has four MPs and likely Frank Bucholtz ridings having more than 25 always will. Meanwhile, Surrey, per cent more people than the a city of 500,000 people, has provincial average. also had four MPs and will However, the work of the only be getting an additional commission is trying to rectify representative after this the imbalance in population October’s federal election. between rural and urban ridings The provincial redistribution was done with one hand behind will see south and east Surrey its back. The province ordered get an additional representative, it not to increase the number of albeit with some unusual MLAs by more than two – to 87 dividing up of true population.

– which it has done.

A portion of east Cloverdale However, it was also ordered and Clayton will be rolled into not to take any seats away from the new Surrey South riding, three areas of the province that are which will include all of South Surrey consistently declining in their share of east of Highway 99, as well as north of provincial population.

24 Avenue east of 128 Street.

Thus the number of MLAs in the The Surrey-White Rock riding will north, the Cariboo and Thompson be shrunk to include White Rock and regions and the Columbia and Kootenay the most concentrated population area regions stays the same. of South Surrey, including Ocean Park

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Surrey-Cloverdale will not include any areas south of 56 Avenue, but will go north to Highway 1 and 96 Avenue to take in Tynehead and a portion of Fleetwood.

Most of the other ridings have few changes, although there will no longer be a Surrey-Tynehead riding.

It is rearranged and becomes SurreyGuildford. All the proposed new ridings will be between eight and 14 per cent above the provincial population average.

The most populous will be SurreyCloverdale, with an estimated 61,060 people.

That is more than three times as many residents as the least-populated riding, Stikine, which has an estimated 20,616 residents. The riding is huge though – it takes up much of the northwest quarter of the province.

There is no doubt that it is more challenging to serve as an MLA in an area that widespread, and there is some justification to allowing smaller populations in some of the largest rural ridings.

However, the process which the province has dictated goes against the principle of representation by population. It does discriminate against areas of the province with large and growing populations, such as Surrey.

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Far too few Lingering effect transit answers of overreaction Editor: When I first heard about the transit plebiscite, I thought, great, finally a means by which everyone pays for transit improvements.

Then I started listening to the debate; anytime politicians start saying something is good, I start to get concerned.

The first was the 90 groups supporting the ‘yes’ side. All of them would see a financial benefit.

Then there is the threat; one million people moving into the region in the next few decades. I have attended several ‘livable region’ meetings over the years and can’t get a simple answer to the question, why.

We are told by city officials year after year that we can grow ourselves out of debt, yet my taxes and city debt continue to climb.

I moved to Surrey almost 60 years ago; it was a wonderful place to grow up. Not anymore. It is congested because of poor planning and the desire to appease developers.

You don’t have to look past the last municipal election to see our city leaders throughout Metro Vancouver are in the pockets of the developers.

The Millennium Line was built through an area that consisted mainly of industrial, commercial and warehouses. Today, thanks to the taxpayers, developers’ pockets are bulging with profits made off these lands. The same goes for the Evergreen Line. Now, Vancouver wants a subway line that will only move congestion down the road a few kilometres, but developers will make millions around the stations.

Surrey’s two transit lines are the same. They won’t improve congestion, only make it worse.

I find it interesting that the people who think bridge tolls are the way to fund transit don’t cross them.

Under our present system, if everyone got out of their cars tomorrow, how would we pay for more transit? Transit will never be self-sustaining, yet no one wants to find a fair way to fund it.

I have worked in the aviation industry for more than 40 years.

My day starts at 4 a.m. There are hundreds of workers at YVR starting at that time; there is no transit. Yet there are those who feel we should pay bridge and road tolls as some sort of penance for driving our cars to work. I pay the same municipal taxes the transit users do, yet my costs to get to and from work are much higher. I don’t get a discounted monthly pass and a deduction on my income tax.

I have always been prepared to pay my share but, at this time, I haven’t made a decision. I am tired of the politics, the lies, the deceit, the spin put on everything.

I’m hoping people are starting to see the mess being created by greed.

There are many questions yet to be answered. Politicians are asking us to look decades down the road, but the information they are supplying is designed for their success in the next election, not for the people to make a well-informed decision.

Chris Hale, Surrey

Editor: This is an open letter to a very mean person.

On March 19, at approximately 6:20 a.m., while turning south onto 156 Street, you assaulted me.

Throwing that full bag of dog feces into my car window – hitting me and thus exploding all over the interior of the car – wasn’t necessary.

On the green light, I proceeded to start my turn. At first, I did not see you and your wife/girlfriend walking your lovely dog. It was dark and rainy, and you were wearing a dark jacket and pants. Thank goodness your wife was wearing a not-muchlighter blue jacket that I then saw.

You know who you are. I’m the guy who then noticed you and stopped, and you proceeded to cross making gestures.

When I spoke out the window that I’m sorry I didn’t see you at first, for some reason you wound up and launched that bag at me.

I guess I could have driven to the police station at that point, but walking into a police station with a pile of crap on me wasn’t the first thing on my mind, and I’m not really sure it would have helped much in these scenarios.

Instead, I spent the next hour or so trying to clean up the pieces of crap from inside my new car, and clean where it had smeared into the upholstery. The jacket… well, it had to go in the garbage.

Why write the paper about this?

Well, quite frankly, it’s just to maybe once again remind those out walking that it really is hard to see pedestrians walking in the dark on rainy days.

I have a dog, too, and my wife and I take him for lots of walks, rain or shine, too. I used to be in the white jacket you ruined.

But also, I’m hoping you read this and realize you did a mean thing.

Someone yelled out that they were sorry and didn’t see you at first, and you felt they deserved a bag of poo thrown at them. Sad. Really sad.

I’m a little down on things these days and this just felt like another one of those disappointments. I was pretty proud of that car; now it will never be the same inside.

Maybe, pal, if you are reading this, you’ll contact Peace Arch News and get me a new jacket, or help with interior cleaning that I have to now have done to get rid of the smell.

Maybe at the least you’ll think twice next time.

M. Green, Surrey

Short-sighted vision for city Editor: I am an artist and Richmond resident and for years have sold my art in White Rock, and I love your community with its relaxed pace and beautiful vistas by the sea.

Recently, I’ve been hearing stories of something being ‘amiss’ in White Rock, and that due to a lack of funding from the city your tourism department may have to close its doors in the next couple of months

(Tourism warning, March 26).

In the last few years, your tourism department has done remarkable work, opening two year-round visitor centres, creating an excellent brochure promoting White Rock’s unique attractions, an annual art calendar that has proven popular, the summer trolley and training over 50 devoted tourism volunteers to man all of these undertakings.

What a shame it would be for your city, a jewel here in the Lower Mainland, to lose all of this, and its army of devoted volunteers in its tourism department, to such a short-sighted vision for your city.

Leonard Shane, Richmond

White Rock deserves credit Editor: I am upset as a White Rock citizen at how thorough some of the sports media reports the news or information on the goalie for the Senators, Andrew Hammond.

He has been reported as being from Surrey and South Surrey and, early on in his winning streak, from White Rock.

According to his official info from the Senators website, he was born in White Rock. Why do so many of the papers report him being from Surrey or South Surrey? Don’t they check and verify their facts?

Makes one wonder what else is not being reported correctly.

Give our City of White Rock credit for this young, outstanding athlete.

Bernie Blessman, White Rock

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Most dog owners are considerate, but the exceptions are prevalent in local parks these days, writes Lynne Spence.

Curb dog owners who don’t obey Editor: Two things are certain in this time of year in our area – the cherry trees will blossom and many dog owners will decide that they are exempt from the bylaws and will let their dogs run loose through our urban parks.

On Friday, while running through Crescent Park and Sunnyside Park, our running group encountered at least 30 unleashed dogs accompanied by their owners.

In one case, at Sunnyside Park, I watched with amazement as one owner, when entering the park, and within steps of the sign prohibiting unleashed dogs,

actually unleashed his dog and let it run free of restraint.

To be fair, most dog owners that share the trails with us are very considerate and respectful and obey the rules, but I worry that once again an unfortunate encounter with an unrestrained dog and subsequent outcry will be necessary to a bring a stop to this behaviour.

We have many areas on the Peninsula that are available to unleashed dogs. So please, I’ll stay out of Dogwood Park and you and your unleashed dogs stay out of our parks.

Lynne Spence, Surrey

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“I was quite impressed at the Staff Reporter level of knowledge of the people Despite a small crowd at last who attended,” Model, a founding week’s transit and transportation member of the Better Transit and forum in South Surrey, organizers Transportation Coalition, said. of the ‘yes’ side’s town-hall series “There were some great quessay they are pleased with the turn- tions.” out and response to the event.

Among concerns Model heard Fewer than 20 people were in about were inadequate service to attendance at the start of the White Rock and South Surrey, as plebiscite forum at the well as the lack of faith in Rotary Fieldhouse on the ❝There’s TransLink as a governing Wednesday afternoon. something body.

Organized by the Surrey While Model noted in it for Board of Trade and the TransLink isn’t on the South Surrey White Rock everyone.❞ ballot, she said she underChamber of Commerce, Elizabeth Model stands where the public speakers included White Downtown negativity with respect to Surrey BIA Rock Mayor Wayne BaldTransLink comes from. win, Surrey city staffer “I completely agree Don Buchanan and Elizabeth with a lot of people who say Model, CEO of the Downtown they’ve had their issues,” she said, Surrey BIA. noting TransLink’s communicaModel told Peace Arch News the tions with the public have been next day that by the meeting’s lacking in the past. “But one of end she estimated 30 to 40 peo- the things that TransLink has not ple were present and described done is celebrate their successes.” attendees as “very engaged and Model pointed to the Canada interested” in hearing about the Line surpassing its ridership tarplan by the mayors’ council on gets as an example of one such regional transportation, and the TransLink success, calling the proposed 0.5 per cent tax increase Richmond to Vancouver line “one required to fund it. of the most highly utilized transit

systems in North America.”

The Peninsula forum was one of several stops the coalition has made throughout Surrey in recent weeks; on March 19 the group spoke in Cloverdale at Fraser Downs to a handful of attendees.

One month earlier, the City of White Rock hosted speakers from the coalition and the mayors’ council, urging a ‘yes’ vote to nearly 50 attendees.

Model said the goal of the Better Transit and Transportation Coalition – comprising more than 100 businesses and organizations across Metro Vancouver – is to educate residents on the mayors’ transportation plan.

“When people really educate themselves… they’ll see it’s not just about transit and TransLink,” she said, noting that road improvements, cycling paths and improved walking facilities are included.

“There’s something in it for everyone.”

The transportation and transit plebiscite launched March 16 and will be open for voting by mail-in ballot until May 29.

Public house reopens after suspension A Marine Drive pub had its liquor licence suspended for 10 days for allowing minors on its premises.

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Gone to the dogs Ginnie, an 11-month-old great Dane, sits with owner Kate Paradis of Surrey on Sunday, during the last day the Oceanside Kennel Club’s three-day dog show at the Cloverdale Agriplex. Ginnie won both a first-place and a second-place ribbon in her two days of competing at the event.

free exhibit and series of talks coming to Rosemary Heights Retreat Centre in South Surrey will shed light on one of the most controversial religious artifacts in history.

Scheduled for April 8-13 in the Easter season, when Christians around the world celebrate the Passion and resurrection of Jesus Christ, ‘The Man of the Shroud’ sifts the most up-to-date evidence concerning the famed Turin Shroud.

Considered – at least since medieval times – to be the actual cloth in which Jesus was buried following his crucifixion, the shroud has galvanized controversy for centuries due to impressions and Public domain image bloodstains preserved in the woven The Shroud of Turin, as seen in the 1898 material that seem to present a photographic negative that brought out ‘photographic’ image of the body once the details of the preserved image. wrapped in it. of past local visitors has been interesting Ironically, it was a photograph taken to observe. of the shroud in 1898, which, viewed as “Seeing how people respond to the a negative image, fully brought out the startling clarity and detail of the image on combination of what they’re seeing and what they’re reading in the panels – it’s a the cloth. very powerful and individual experience,” While the Shroud of Turin was he said. “There’s a lot of things that are supposedly discredited by carbon dating difficult to explain. It forces you to make tests in 1988 that suggested it was a judgments on your own. There forgery created during the are a lot of emotions going on medieval era, it continues to ❝There are a pose more questions than lot of emotions during the exhibit – it’s pretty powerful stuff.” experts can answer about its going on during Complementing the exhibit is age and provenance and just the exhibit – it’s a series of free talks by shroud what created the image on it, and for many, particularly in the pretty powerful experts at the centre.

Shroud scholar Dr. Phillip Catholic Church, it has become, stuff.❞ Wiebe of Trinity Western both literally and figuratively, an Mario Ylanan University will discuss The article of faith.

The current exhibit, organized Rosemary Heights Shroud of Turin: Authenticity Retreat Centre and Significance for Theology by the Vancouver Shroud (April 9, 6:30 p.m., April 12, Society – a group of clergy 2 p.m.) and The Shroud of Turin: One and laity – consists of 32 professionally Hundred Years of Science (April 11, 1 prepared museum panels telling the p.m.) story of the artifact, plus an actual-size Who is the Man of the Shroud? is the photographic reproduction of the 14-foot theme of Father Andrew Dalton of Rome shroud and a collection of recreated (April 8, 6:30 p.m., April 9-10, 10:30 a.m. artifacts of Christ’s Passion. and 1 p.m., and April 11, 6:30 p.m.), while It’s not the first time the exhibit Father John Horgan, pastor of St. Pius X has visited the area, Mario Ylanan, Parish in North Vancouver will present centre administration, marketing and programming co-ordinator, said. He noted a more spiritual perspective in his talk that local parishoners are among members The Face of Christ: Revealing the Father’s Mercy at 6:30 p.m., April 10. of the society, as well as former Star of The Rosemary Heights Retreat Centre is the Sea parish pastor Father Stanley F.X. at 3690 152 St. Galvin.

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Q Critical Care: A History of Hospitals in a Border Town runs until May 31 at White Rock Museum. All ages. By donation.

Q Mixed Singles over Sixty – an active group offering golf, dining, dancing, walking, theatre and more. More men are needed. Norval, 604-5429923 or Ted, 604-541-1692.

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The owner of a White Rock pizzeria can now boast the title of “world’s best pizza” after winning first place in an international competition last week.

Aaron Gehrman, owner of Emilio Finatti Sicilian Pizzeria in Five Corners, won best pizza in the traditional division at the International Pizza Challenge in Las Vegas last week. Gehrman went on to compete in the overall championship round, where he placed third.

“It was amazing,” Gehrman told Peace Arch News Monday. “For my second year competing, there are guys who have been doing it for five to seven years. It was kind of surreal, actually.”

Head-to-head against pizza aficionados from as far away as Prague, Brazil, Japan and Italy, Gehrman kept it simple, cooking up a traditional pepperoni pie.

“It was a very tight competition,” he said.

“When you’re only working with a few ingredients, it really comes down to flavour profile.”

Last year, Gehrman came in third place at the annual competition. This year, he attributed an adjustment to the heat setting on the competition oven that resulted in “the perfect crust.”

The victory isn’t the only reason Gehrman has to celebrate – this year marks 10 years of business in White Rock for the 32-year-old restaurateur.

Noting that he has customers visit his pizzeria from Langley, Vancouver and even Seattle, Gehrman said he has negotiated a franchise package for potential owners to open up additional locations around the Lower Mainland.

File photo Growing a business he has wanted to start since White Rock pizzeria owner Aaron Gehrman won best he was a child is “a dream come true,” he said. pizza in the traditional division at the International “I want to bring the pizza to the people.”

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Open house As part of their five-year anniversary celebration, South Surrey’s Envision Denture is auctioning off a “smile makeover” – with proceeds going to the Peace Arch Hospital and Community Health Foundation.

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NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING/ PUBLIC MEETINGS to be held APRIL 13, 2015 1) Public Hearing - Proposed Bylaw No. 2076 (1172 Parker Street) 2) Public Meeting - Development Variance Permit No. 375 (1152 Parker Street) 3) Public Meeting - Development Variance Permit No. 373 (15283 Victoria Avenue) NOTICE is hereby given that the Council of the City of White Rock will hold a Public Hearing and (2) Public Meetings in the City Hall COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 15322 Buena Vista Avenue, White Rock, BC, on MONDAY, APRIL 13, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. in accordance with the Local Government Act. At the Public Hearing/Meetings, all persons who deem their interest in property is affected by the proposed bylaw and development variance permit applications shall be afforded an opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions respecting matters contained in the bylaw and/or permit applications that are the subject of the Public Hearing/Meetings.

Please Note: Correspondence that is the subject of a Public Hearing, Public Meeting, or other public processes will be included, in its entirety, in the public information package presented to Council and will form part of the public record. Council shall not receive further submissions from the public or interested persons concerning the application after the Public Hearing has concluded.

PUBLIC MEETINGS PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT VARIANCE PERMIT NO. 375

SUBJECT PROPERTY: 1152 Parker Street

PURPOSE: Development Variance Permit No. 375 proposes to permit the reduction in the minimum required front lot line setback to allow the construction of a covered porch and deck to be completed at 1152 Parker Street.

PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT VARIANCE PERMIT NO. 373

SUBJECT PROPERTY: 15283 Victoria Avenue

PURPOSE:

PUBLIC HEARING BYLAW 2076: “White Rock Zoning Bylaw, 2012, No. 2000, Amendment (RS-4 – 1172 Parker Street) Bylaw, 2015, No. 2076” PURPOSE: Bylaw No. 2076 proposes to rezone 1172 Parker Street from ‘RT-1 Two Unit (Duplex) Residential Zone’ to ‘RS-4 One Unit (12.1 m Lot Width) Residential Zone’ to allow the subdivision of the property into two (2) lots.

SUBJECT PROPERTY: 1172 Parker Street

Development Variance Permit No. 373 proposes to permit the reduction in the minimum required interior (east) side lot line setback at 15283 Victoria Avenue to allow an elevated concrete walkway.

Further details regarding the proposed zoning amendment bylaw and development variance permit applications may be obtained from the City’s Planning and Development Services Department at City Hall or by contacting 604.541.2136 or planning@whiterockcity.ca.

Should you have any comments or concerns you wish to convey to Council and you cannot attend the Public Hearing/Public Meetings, please submit them in writing to the City Clerk by 4:00 p.m., Monday, April 13, 2015.

You may forward your submissions by: • mailing or delivering to the City Clerk’s Office at White Rock City Hall, 15322 Buena Vista Avenue, White Rock, BC V4B 1Y6; or • faxing to 604.541.9348; or • e-mailing the City Clerk at ClerksOffice@whiterockcity.ca with the applicable “Bylaw No. 2076, DVP 373, and/or DVP 375” typed in the subject line.

Copies of the proposed bylaw and permit applications along with associated reports may be inspected in the City Clerk’s Office at White Rock City Hall, 15322 Buena Vista Avenue, White Rock, BC from Tuesday, March 24, 2015 to Monday, April 13, 2015 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., excluding weekends and statutory holidays.

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Get ready for relay Melissa Smalley

ultimate goal.”

While there are often plenty of tears In just a few short months, residents at Relay for Life events around the from across the Semiahmoo Peninsula province, Schroeder said the atmoand beyond will be lacing up their sphere is also jovial and positive. runners and hitting the track in an “The event itself is very uplifting effort to fight cancer. and fun,” she said, noting there is live The Canadian Cancer music, food and games on Society’s Relay For Life is a hand.

12-hour fundraising event – One major change for partaking place in White Rock/ ticipants in White Rock/South South Surrey June 13 – that Surrey this year is the relay’s encourages community memtime – in past years, the event bers to come together for a has taken place overnight, but common cause. this time around will be held According to Jennifer Schroduring daylight hours, from eder, community giving co11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Jennifer ordinator for the CCS BC & “We have found that overSchroeder Yukon Division, the relay is night is a bit of a struggle for Relay for Life comprised of three ‘pillars.’ some people,” Schroeder said.

The first is to celebrate can“We hope this way we will cer survivors, as well as those bat- have more of the community come out tling cancer and their caregivers, and and be part of the event.” includes a victory lap to kick off the Last year, more than 10,500 Relay For event. The second includes a luminary Life participants in B.C. and the Yukon ceremony to remember loved ones raised $3.5 million for the Canadian who have passed away. And the third Cancer Society. is to fight back against the disease and Schroeder encouraged anyone interput an end to suffering and loss. ested in trying the relay out to visit “We want to see every single person www.relayforlife.ca/whiterock or that is touched by cancer be a sur- email whiterockrelay@bc.cancer.ca to vivor,” Schroeder said. “That is our find out more about the event.

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Easter Council Message We hope you have a safe and enjoyable long Easter weekend with family and friends.

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Easter Holiday Garbage Collection Schedule Changes City Facilities will be closed on Friday, April 3, 2015 and Monday, April 6, 2015.

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With 417 students, this grad year is described one of the largest in EMS’ recent history.

Participating in it has become almost a rite of passage, parent dry-grad co-ordinator Shelly Zimmerman said.

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All of the Stephanie flowers, herbs Beck, who has and vegetables been with the grown in the foundation farm’s gardens since 2007, have been most recently grown for at as interim least 100 years. executive director, Stephanie Beck Seed varieties stepped into executive director that will be available the permanent include leadership role hollyhocks, “Rouge Vif Wednesday (April 1). d’Etampes” pumpkins The foundation and “Lazy Housewife” launched an “intensive beans. search process” after The day will also Jackie Smith resigned feature “seedy” crafts last year to take a job as executive director of and activities for children, guided tours the BCIT Foundation of the 1890s farmhouse in Burnaby. and treats baked in the “Stephanie has done woodstove. a phenomenal job Historic Stewart Farm as interim executive is located director at 13723 during the Crescent recruitment Rd. For process,” more Art information Reitmayer, chair of the editorial@peacearchnews.com on Seedy Saturday, board of call 604directors, 592-6956 or visit www. said in a release. “Her surrey.ca/heritage acceptance of the permanent role will provide a seamless Fishing regs transition for our staff, Good news for BC donors and board.”

– Melissa Smalley anglers: The 2015-17 Freshwater Fishing Seedy Saturday Regulations Synopsis is here.

Historic Stewart Produced by Ministry Farm’s 13th annual of Forests, Lands and Seedy Saturday takes Natural Resource place April 11.

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Online lessons for parents Melissa Smalley

The goal of the April 11 presentation, according to Cebuliak, is Like it or not, the age of social not to instill fear in parents about media is here, and parthe dangers of programs ents need to get educated. like Facebook, Twitter, That’s the message Instagram and SnapChat, behind a workshop takrather to educate parents ing place in Ocean Park and encourage them to this month designed to embrace the technology. raise awareness about “It’s more about social media safety and empowering parents,” the impact it can have on she said. “The digital children and teens. age is here, our kids are Sponsored by the Ocean Karina Cebuliak growing up in it, so what Park Community Assosocial-media do we need to know?” marketer ciation, Social Media & While the workshop Tweens is hosted by Karis aimed at parents ina Cebuliak, a socialof tweens, Cebuliak said she’s media marketer, children’s well- encouraging parents of younger ness advocate and mother of three children to attend. “tech-savvy” children.

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from 5:30-7 p.m. on Thursdays, starting this week (April 2).

The cost per player is $400, and includes a uniform, basketball, practice T-shirt and water bottle.

The team will be registered members of the Amateur Athletic Union, and will be competing in the AAU Pacific Northwest, Div. 3.

Whether it continues past the June tournament will be decided based on the success of the experiment, Larkin said.

“If it’s something that works well and we enjoy it, then we’re going to look to keep this team around,” Larkin said.

“That’s something we’ll reflect on as time goes on.”

To register, or for more information, Larkin can be reached at 604-779-8465 or klarkin@shaw.ca – Tracy Holmes

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This closure is intended to remove the dedication of highway of a 0.211 ha portion of 0 Avenue and 0.358 ha of 176A Street road allowances to facilitate integration with the Pacific Border Crossing Customs Traffic Office.

In accordance with the Community Charter, approval of the disposition of the road will be considered by City Council at a later date.

Should you have any concerns or comments you wish to convey to Council, please submit them in writing, fax or email to the City Clerk, 13450 104 Avenue, Surrey, BC, V3T 1V8, Fax: (604) 501 7578, email: clerks@surrey. ca, no later than Monday, April 13, 2015 at 4:00 pm. There will also be an opportunity for persons wishing to do so, to make representations to Council at the April 13, 2015 Regular Council-Public Hearing meeting.

Copies of the bylaw may be inspected at the City Hall and any inquiries relating to property issues should be made to the Realty Section (604-598-5700) or for inquiries relating to traffic issues contact the Transportation Planning Section (604-591-4146), Monday through Friday (except statutory holidays) between the hours of 8:30 am and 4:30 pm, commencing Thursday, March 26, 2015 up to and including April 13, 2015.

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the intention of the City Council of the City of Surrey, pursuant to Section 40 and Section 94 of the Community Charter S.B.C. 2003, c.26, to adopt “Surrey Close and Remove the Dedication of a Highway of a portion of 0 Avenue between 176A Street and 177A Street and a portion of 176A Street between 0 Avenue and 1 Avenue, Bylaw, 2015, No. 18421”. at the Regular Council-Public Hearing meeting on the 13th day of April, 2015.

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Surrey Close and Remove the Dedication of Highway of a PORTION OF 0 AVENUE BETWEEN 176A STREET AND 177A STREET AND A PORTION OF 176A STREET BETWEEN 0 AVENUE AND 1 AVENUE, BYLAW, 2015, NO. 18421

ies in place at a young age it’s so much easier than suddenly having a 12 year old on your hands that you’re trying to (restrict).”

Cebuliak hopes to answer common questions regarding social media and enlighten parents about the mental-health effects certain online socializing can have on youth.

Cebuliak said she plans to donate half of the proceeds of the presentation to the Amanda Todd Legacy Memorial Fund.

The Tweens & Social Media workshop takes place from 1 to 2:30 p.m. April 11 at Ocean Park Hall, 1577 128 St. Tickets are $20 and are available online at www.tweenssocial. eventbrite.ca

Father, son seek hoops teammates The father of a young basketball fan is working to make his son’s dream of taking a team south of the border to play come true.

Kevin Larkin said he and nine-year-old Connor need more Grade 4 players to sign on if they’re going to be able to participate in two upcoming Seattle-area tournaments, one in May and one in June.

Larkin said Connor raised the idea in February, and the father admits he initially thought it would be impossible.

He changed his mind after doing some research.

Now, “we just need to fill the roster,” he said, of the Surrey Bulldogs.

They’re aiming for 10 players.

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Surrey Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 18426

MON APR 13

2015

Surrey Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 18428

Application: 7914-0350-00

Application: 7913-0284-00

Location: Portion of 8343 – 168 Street

Location: 6159 – 170 Street

Purpose of Bylaw: The applicant is seeking to rezone the hatched

Purpose of Bylaw: The applicant is seeking to rezone the hatched

portion of the property from Single Family Residential to Single Family Residential (12). The applicant is proposing to subdivide the entire property into 6 single family lots (2 RF-12 lots, 4 RF lots).

property from Suburban Residential (By-law No. 5942) and One-Acre Residential to Single Family Residential and Single Family Residential (12).

The applicant is proposing to subdivide into 17 single family lots.

DEVELOPMENT LOCATION MAP BYLAW NO. 18426

Surrey Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 18431

DEVELOPMENT LOCATION MAP BYLAW NO. 18428

Surrey Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 18427 Application: 7913-0154-00

Surrey Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 18432

Location: 2190 – 165 Street

Application: 7914-0256-00

Purpose of Bylaw: The applicant is seeking to rezone the hatched

Location: 8158 King George Boulevard Purpose of Bylaws and Permits: The applicant is seeking to redesignate the hatched property from Urban to Multiple Residential and Conservation and Recreation and rezone from One-Acre Residential to Comprehensive Development. The applicant is proposing the development of a 77 unit apartment building and 164 townhouse units. In addition, a development variance permit is being sought to reduce the number of parking stalls from 125 to 110 stalls on proposed lot 1 and from 70 to 66 stalls on proposed lot 2.

property from One-Acre Residential to Single Family Residential (12), Single Family Residential (10), Semi-Detached Residential and Single Family Residential (9). The applicant is proposing to subdivide into 15 single family small lots and 4 semi-detached residential lots.

DEVELOPMENT LOCATION MAP BYLAW NO. 18427

DEVELOPMENT LOCATION MAP BYLAW NO. 18431/18432

Surrey Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 18424

MORE INFO

Application: 7914-0313-00 Location: 15791 – 104 Avenue Purpose of Bylaw: The applicant is seeking to rezone the hatched Surrey Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 18300

property from One-Acre Residential to Semi-Detached Residential.

The applicant is proposing to subdivide into 2 lots accommodating 1 semi-detached dwelling on each lot.

Surrey Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 18301 Application: 7913-0254-00

DEVELOPMENT LOCATION MAP BYLAW NO. 18424

Location: Portion of 19395 – 73B Avenue Purpose of Bylaws: The applicant is seeking to redesignate the hatched site from Suburban – Urban Reserve to Urban and rezone from One-Acre Residential to Single Family Residential (12). The applicant is proposing to subdivide into approximately 15 small single family lots.

DEVELOPMENT LOCATION MAP BYLAW NO. 18300/18301

BE HEARD

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$350,000 raised for imaging tool at Surrey Memorial Hospital

SPY mission completed Boaz Joseph Black Press

One final donation has ended a $350,000 camping to bring an important tool for surgeons who treat breast cancer patients.

After a lengthy search for funding, the Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre in Surrey has placed an order for the SPY imaging system.

“I’m very excited to say we are done,” said Surrey Hospital and Outpatient Centre Foundation (formerly Surrey Memorial Hospital Foundation) President and CEO Jane Adams.

She explains the technology provides instant images of the breast tissue during surgery.

“These (the images) can show potential healing problems, enabling the surgeon to take immediate steps to prevent postsurgery complications.”

The SPY imaging system involves surgeons injecting a safe fluorescent dye into the body at the start of reconstructive surgery.

A laser within the SPY system follows the dye, sending the surgeon high-quality images of blood flow within vessels, tissue and organs.

The images allow surgeons to ensure there is a healthy blood flow circulating to the breast mound so they can precisely

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The SPY imaging system can greatly improve the success rates of breast reconstruction surgery following cancer. reattach blood vessels as well as the breast skin flaps.

“It’s (the technology) so dramatic in what it can do for patients,” said Adams.

Every month, 650 patients, who are mostly women, visit the Breast Health Clinic at the Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre. The clinic dramatically speeds up the process for diagnosing suspicious masses that show up in routine mam-

mographies.

“At the Jim Pattison Centre, everything is done on the same day,” said Adams.

Almost half of that group will end up having mastectomies which are often followed by reconstructive surgery.

One local plastic surgeon, Dr. Adrian Lee, has already been trained on the SPY imaging system, which was tested recently in Surrey.

The SPY system will be among only two in the province – the other at VGH. The last contributor to the fundraising campaign was the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation – BC/Yukon, which donated the last several thousand of the $350,000.

“We are very pleased to be able to step up to the plate and grant the outstanding $15,500 required to complete the purchase of the SPY equipment,” said Wendy Slavin, CEO of the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation – BC/ Yukon Region.

“We are confident that this investment will help ensure better outcomes for women undergoing reconstruction following breast cancer surgery.”

“It will make an enormous difference for our patients,” added Adams.

– with files from Steph Troughton

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Surrey Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 18429 Application: 7914-0300-00 Surrey Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 18425 Application: 7914-0284-00

Location: 16540 and 16582 Parkview Place, 16591 No. 1 Highway, Portion of Parkview Place Road Allowance

Location: 11339 Surrey Road

Purpose of Bylaw and Permit: The applicant

Purpose of Bylaw: The applicant is seeking to rezone the hatched property from One-Acre Residential to Single Family Residential. The applicant is proposing to subdivide into 8 single family lots.

DEVELOPMENT LOCATION MAP BYLAW NO. 18425

is seeking to rezone the hatched site from One-Acre Residential to Single Family Residential (12). The applicant is proposing to subdivide into 16 single family lots. In addition, a development variance permit is being sought to reduce lot depth, setbacks and allow a front-loaded double garage for proposed lots 1 and 16.

DEVELOPMENT LOCATION MAP BYLAW NO. 18429

Application: 7914-0301-00 Location: 16609 and 16618 – 102 Avenue, 16616 Parkview Place, Portion of 102 Avenue Road Allowance Purpose of Bylaw and Permit: The applicant is seeking to rezone the hatched site from One-Acre Residential and Single Family Residential to Single Family Residential (12). The applicant is proposing to subdivide into 7 single family lots. In addition, a development variance permit is being sought to reduce lot depth and front and rear yard setbacks for proposed lots 5, 6 and 7.

DEVELOPMENT LOCATION MAP BYLAW NO. 18430

Surrey Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 18423 Purpose of Bylaw: This amendment will incorporate minor adjustments and policy clarifications required for the use of the Bylaw as described in Corporate Report 2015-R049.

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Council on Regional regarding the actual voting I would Transportation. process, you can visit the Elections encourage all If the plebiscite results in the BC website at www.elections. eligible voters ‘yes’ vote winning, these changes bc.ca/plebiscite/index.html to fill out the would ensure that the money Mayors have also contributed ballot and send being spent on transportation their opinions on the matter, it to Elections and transit is in fact being spent with some favouring the tax and BC by the deadline. on the right priorities. others opposing it.

Voters should strive to If, on the other hand, it results At the end of the day, it is understand both sides of the in a ‘no’ vote, then the existing important to look at the different debate, as there are some groups and future funds could be sides of the argument and vote and organizations supporting utilized in an effective manner to based on your own conclusion. the ‘yes’ side, while others are ensure that our region’s needs are Japreet Lehal, a student at opposed to the tax increase. being met.

Simon Fraser University, writes Regardless of which side Both sides of the debate have monthly for Peace Arch News. one chooses on this particular tax, however, it is apparent that the transit and transportation services in our region need to be improved P U B L I C N OT I C E or expanded, including public transit systems and COMMUNITY CHARTER S.B.C. 2003 CHAPTER 26 infrastructure.

Furthermore, no NOTICE OF INTENTION TO SELL CITY LANDS matter what the result Pursuant to Sections 26 and 94 of the Community Charter S.B.C. 2003, Chapter 26, of the plebiscite is, there as amended, the City of Surrey hereby gives notice of the intention to dispose of are certain governance the following City lands: reforms that need to be explored, which Legal Descriptions: PID: 029-513-952 Parcel A of Section 26 Block 5 North Range 2 may ensure more West New Westminster District as shown on Plan EPP27620 effective management Civic Address: A 375.4 m² portion of road adjacent to 10154, 10164 – 139 of transportation in our Street and 13904, 13916 – 102 Avenue province.

Property Description: The property is a portion of unconstructed road allowance.

An elected citizen It is designated Multiple Residential in the Official assembly could provide Community Plan. It is currently zoned RF (Single Family input on transportation, Residential). The City is selling this 375.4 m² portion of road which may ensure greater for consolidation with the properties at 10154, 10164 – 139 representation and Street and 13904, 13916 – 102 Avenue for development of a effectiveness.

4-storey apartment and townhouse building.

In the United States, the Purchasers: 0924203 B.C. Ltd. Office of the Inspector Nature of Disposition: Fee Simple General is able to investigate and take Selling Price: Three Hundred Twenty-Three Thousand Two Hundred Eighty action on matters such Dollars. ($323,280.00) as “bribery, kickbacks, gratuities and conflicts of interest” (www.fhwa. dot.gov/programadmin/ contracts/fraud.cfm).

Independent investigation capabilities would ensure that citizens have full trust in the system, and that taxpayers’ money is being spent in a transparent manner.

Dr. Kevin Ginnell, a political-science professor at Simon Fraser University, supports the idea of having an inspector general, Further information can be obtained from the City of Surrey, Realty Services as this “would instill Division, Engineering Department, 13450 – 104 Avenue, Surrey, BC V3T 1V8. confidence… and ensure Phone (604) 598-5731. that money isn’t wasted.”

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Dominic Ferronato (bottom right) stars as title character, Stuart Little, alongside Annika Ferronato (Mr. Little), Emma Verret (Mrs. Little) and Emily McTavish (George Jr.) in SYTCO’s production of Stuart Little, which is playing at the Wheelhouse Theatre next weekend.

SYTCO’s Stuart Little a fun show for kids and adults

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tuart Little, the children’s book character whose adventures were first published by author E.B. White in 1945, is the quintessential “possibility thinker.”

Even though he’s a mouse born to a human family in New York City, he doesn’t see his small size as any reason he should be held back.

Although he’s sometimes shy and thoughtful, Stuart is also intelligent, articulate, adventurous, inventive and bighearted.

In White’s charming fantasy, he won’t be intimidated, even by the household cat, Snowbell. And in his quest for his best friend, the beautiful little bird, Margalo, he’s ❝The play is very different eternally hopeful.

His story, as adapted from the for the stage by Joseph movie… it's Robinette (who also just charming.❞ authored the sensitive Susan Pendleton adaptation of White’s Charlotte’s Web SYTCO previously produced by SYTCO), and scored

by English composer Ronna Frank, would seem to be the perfect fare for children aged four and up.

And, as noted by Susan Pendleton, director of Surrey Youth Theatre Company’s production – coming to Earl Marriott Secondary’s Wheelhouse Theatre April 11 and 12 – there are more than a few chuckles for adults in White’s wryly humourous vision.

Stuart Little is also the perfect vehicle for the SYTCO company – 17 children aged

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between nine and 15 – allowing them to flex creative muscles in narrating the story and playing a wide range of characters populating Stuart’s world, using simple costumes and a set that mainly consists of large building blocks.

Pendleton reports happily that the cast has been throwing themselves into the imaginative process guided by herself and assistant Shubhi Singh – and musical numbers choreographed by Carol Seitz.

“The play is very different from the

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movie,” noted Pendleton. “It follows the book more exactly and Stuart doesn’t get into the same danger – there are no horror (elements). It’s just charming. There’s no sadness like there is in Charlotte’s Web.” She’s keenly aware of the irony of tall and lanky Dominic Ferronato playing Stuart.

“I cast the oldest and tallest person in the cast as the mouse,” she said.

“But the fact is, he read it better than anyone else. He managed to get all the naiveté and sincerity in. His reading was

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Backing up Ferronato, in a multiplicity of supporting roles, is a strong ensemble including Vanessa Asaad, Zia Alkema, Elise Dalzell, Deklan Evora, Annika Ferronato, Vanessa Ferronato, Ellie Frost, Kai Glass, Hunter Hart, Lauren Hewstan, Jioh Kim, Sofia Kowalczyk, Sofie Levy, Emily McTavish, Samriddhi Singh and Emma Verret.

Typical of their energy and enthusiasm of the youthful cast, Pendleton said, is the thoroughness of Sofie Levy, a Grade 9 Earl Marriott student who’s a four-year veteran of SYTCO productions.

“She came to me at one rehearsal and said ‘Susan, who’s that woman on page 25 selling newspapers?’

“I said “Sofie, do you want to play that part?’ and she said ‘When I’m envisioning the play, I see myself as that woman selling newspapers.’”

Pendleton admits to a fondness for White and his mouse character – however unlikely the basic premise seems.

“The kids will accept it even if adults are saying ‘what…?’ The point is that size doesn’t matter, whether you’re tall or small or fat or skinny.

“The appeal of Stuart is that we begin to believe in him as he believes in himself. He’s living in a people world and he can handle it.”

Showtimes are 7 p.m. Saturday (April 11) and 2 p.m. Sunday (April 12) The Wheelhouse Theatre is located at 15751 16 Ave. Tickets ($13 plus $1.45 service fee) are available at www.brownpapertickets.com For more information, email sytco@shaw. ca or visit www.surreyyouththeatre.ca

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Included in the party-like atmosphere will be live music

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Silent-auction items include original paintings, gift certificates and gift baskets, Canucks merchandise and a

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Clockwise, from top: members of Port Coquitlam’s Encore Dance Academy perform ‘Unstoppable’ in the group acrodance category; Mackenzie Craddock and Brianna MacDonald of the Peggy Peat School of Dance in Maple Ridge compete in duo acrodance; Olivia Barnabe and Emily Mikkola of Encore Dance Academy; Craddock competes in solo acrodance; MacDonald keeps her balance; Craddock shows her flexibility during a solo routine.

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Fundraising concert returns The White Rock Chamber going to the Peninsula Arts Music Society will present a Foundation to help fund music medley of vocal and woodwind scholarships for youth of the music at its next concert, Semiahmoo Peninsula.

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Landscape painter Renato Muccillo, a Vancouver native, will feature a large collection of brand new works at the show, which runs April 12-26.

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Second-warmest winter on record in 120 years for Lower Mainland

Early spring means it’s time to get hands dirty W hile residents in some parts of eastern Canada were still digging themselves out from under several feet of snow, Lower Mainland residents were relishing the early spring after a warmer-thanusual winter.

The winter months were so mild locally, in fact, that meteorologists have declared this past winter the second-warmest on record in 120 years.

Skiers and snowboarders may not have been pleased with the way the season turned out but for gardeners the mild winter and early spring is a “bonus,” according to a local gardening expert.

“Everything is early – daffodils are making way for tulips pushing through, even the bugs and slugs are waking up early,” said Cam Martin, manager of Potters Nursery on 128 Street in Ocean Park.

For gardeners eager to get outside and get their hands dirty, now’s the time, Martin said, noting bed prep, planting and transplanting perennials can all get underway now.

“April is perennial month, for those looking to plan or plant perennial beds,” Martin said.

“Now is the time to get the best selections at the nursery and a great time for planting when weather is cooler and moist.”

Many plants and fruit trees that are currently waking up from winter dormancy will need a good feeding this time of year, Martin added.

In addition to encouraging growth among flowers, plants and shrubs in the coming weeks, Martin reminded green thumbs to stay on top of weed control.

“Warmer temperatures will encourage weed growth,” he said. “Cultivate your soil now and regularly before the weeds take over.”

Though the Semiahmoo Peninsula didn’t see much harsh winter weather these past few months, your lawn may need some attention, too.

“We should all be overseeing those bare patches in the lawn,” Martin said.

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Rock gardens, water features and fireplaces among options for outdoor living spaces

Plan ahead to create perfect backyard oasis W ith patio season just around the corner, now is the perfect time to spruce up your backyard – whether that means planting a few new flowers and updating your patio furniture, or embarking on a full-scale remodeling of your outdoor space.

But no matter the scope of your project – or the size of your yard – there is plenty you can do to minimize stress and stretch your budget as far as it can go.

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“The most important stuff you do is all done ahead of time,” he said.

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different levels of (care) and might not look great together.”

Before doing anything, take time to think about exactly what you’d like your yard to look like, and ask yourself some important questions.

Do you have time or the desire to maintain and regular landscape a plethora of trees, flowers or shrubs, or would you prefer something that’s a little lower maintenance?

Likewise, how much grass would you like? If mowing the lawn isn’t your ideal way to spend a Saturday afternoon, perhaps there are other options – called xeriscaping – that will reduce not only maintenance, but water usage.

Rock gardens, gravel or other ground coverings are just some of the options.

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The slab of lava rock locks in the moisture, evens out the heat and keeps your veggies bright.

It can also extend the life of a barbecue that’s nearing the end of its days, Kozak said.

On the most basic side of things, if you just want to rest assure that you’re not going to run out of fuel File photo mid-meal, natural gas is a Outdoor cooking spaces are in high demand this spring. reliable choice. that smoky taste that’s barbecue, it is woodKlayne noted that on a so familiar. There’s that burning, on wheels and can performance level, there’s nostalgia and that ambience cook virtually anything, no difference between that’s always attached with even pizza and bread. natural gas and propane. charcoal cooking.”

Gone is the stereotype Propane, however, has the Dan Higgins of Canadian of the man of the house as benefit of portability.

Tire in South Point agreed lead barbecuer.

And while charcoal may that outdoor “Even when it is the man be considered smokers are who does the barbecuing, somewhat old❝There’s that quite often it’s the wife who school, Klayne nostalgia attached growing in popularity. does the decision-making,” said the interest with charcoal He described Kozak said. “The man will in cooking cooking.❞ the taste that’s do the daydreaming but low and slow created within as the wife will set the bar for is making a Dan Higgins “so good.” what features she wants and comeback.

Canadian Tire “When how much they want to “An area of you’re cooking a steak or spend.” growth… is charcoal something on it… I just Contributing to the shift, smoking,” he said. “There’s use hardwood charcoal. It he said, is the improved a science behind it and that’s what’s exciting people. cooks it like a barbecue. I’m reliability of the appliances’ getting hungry just talking ignition systems.

You’re actually trying to get about it.”

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Declutter one step at a time › from page 34 prized essentials on public display, while others can be more discreetly stored or cupboarded.

The same approach can be taken with CDs, DVDs, Blu-rays and game discs, which can accumulate in avalanche-prone stacks.

“You could also create simple decorative boxes for all your remote controls which allow easy access, but keep them out of the way,” she said. “These can be very simple but can also be something to add interest to a room.”

Homeowners may also wish to consider combined cupboard and shelf solutions for entertainment centres which can be planned to conceal ❝If you can’t intrusive connecting part with it, put cables.

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The key is to present your home as attractively as if you are planning to sell.

“Lots of clutter can be overwhelming,” she said. “The less cluttered, the more simple and open your space is, the larger it looks, and the more inviting it feels.”

However, it’s that overwhelming feeling that can keep people from even starting the process of decluttering, added Jean Burns of JB Home Staging, who provides professional help in simplifying home spaces, frequently for those in the local market seeking to sell and downsize.

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“Start with simplifying one room at a time – people get overwhelmed by it being such a large undertaking.”

For those who don’t have a spare room, garage or basement to store surplus items, she recommends renting storage on a monthly basis as a first step to a decluttering mindset.

“Spring cleaning is generally getting rid of stuff – if you can’t part with it, put it in a storage locker, and then revisit it in three months.

“It’s not that you have to get rid of things – some of our possessions are part of who we are,” she said.

“You’ve got access to it, as long as you can label it – whether it’s ‘keep’, ‘donate’ or ‘restore’.

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ith spring officially sprung on the Semiahmoo Peninsula, it’s time to crack open those blinds and let the sun shine in on your living space.

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On Saturday, Bayside’s top men’s rugby side defeated their Surrey Beavers rivals 38-26 at Sullivan Park, winning the annual grudge match that’s been renewed in recent years after lying dormant for more than a decade.

“We lost it last year, so it’s really good for us to get that trophy back – and it means we didn’t have to eat anymore onions,” said Bayside men’s coach Brad Edmondson, referring to the game’s tradition that requires the losing side to eat a rather unappetizing post-game meal.

The Onion Cup tilt between the two Surrey-based rugby clubs was created years ago as a way to honour the memory of Paul Iannone – nicknamed Onion – who played for both clubs.

The annual grudge match eventually fizzled out, however, as both men’s teams never matched up against each other on the schedule, due to moving on to different leagues – Bayside played at the premier level, while the Beavers were a first-division club.

The two clubs played a seven-aside game in 2008 with the Cup on the line, as well as the occasional third-division game, but the rivalry’s been renewed in recent years, now that the Sharks have dropped down to the first division.

The win over the Beavers was the second in a row for Bayside, which prior to its two-game win streak was mired in a quite a slump, having been shut out in back-to-back games to Abbotsford earlier in March.

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losses. They currently sit third in the first-division standings, behind only Abbotsford and first-place Meralomas.

The two wins have the Sharks’ playing with a little extra swagger in their steps, Edmondson said.

“It’s definitely an improvement, and our confidence is back and probably as high as it’s ever been,” he said. “It’s great that we’ve been able to come back and have managed to get to .500.”

The difference between the last two games and the two prior to that has primarily been the play of the team’s young players, Edmondson said.

“They’ve just started playing with a lot more heart than they ever have,” he said. “And they’re starting to understand all the things we’ve been drilling into them since (January), and sometimes the game plan, it just clicks.

“It’s really good for the coaches to see what these guys are capable of.”

Against Surrey, Graham Rogers was named the man of the match, and Edmondson lauded his effort.

“He was kicking real well for us, and he had a great game.”

The game against United – the first division’s last-place team – did not get off to a great start, as the South Surrey side fell behind 16-8 at halftime.

The second half, however, was a different story, as the Sharks piled up 42 points in 40 minutes to earn the win.

And while Edmondson didn’t single out any one player as the offensive catalyst – “It was a real team effort, it really was,” he said – he did suggest veteran Pete Clifford, a player/coach with this year’s team who is a former league-scorer at the premier level, had a lot to do with the win.

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Bayside U16s win third in row The Bayside U16 boys rugby squad won its third game in a row last weekend, edging a talented Capilano team 13-7.

With the win, the Sharks remain unbeaten and atop the standings in the U16 spring league.

Against Capilano, the Sharks were buoyed by three under-age U15 players – Trevor Purcell, Warren Gendall and Keaton Young – without whom the South Surrey side wouldn’t have had enough players to field a team. Due to injuries and illness, four regular members of the team were unavailable to play.

The team played through torrential rains – which tested the ball-handling abilities of even

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Carter McDonald runs for a try. the surest-handed players – and Bayside trailed 7-5 at halftime, with Reid Davis scoring the Peninsula side’s only try.

The Sharks wore down the Caps as the second half progressed – in large part as a

result of the play of Danny Vasica and captain Ronan Clark – and the team took its first lead when Gavin Morrison successfully drilled a penalty kick through the uprights to put his team ahead 8-7.

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Surrey Close and Remove the Dedication of Highway of a Portion of 98B Avenue and 137 Street Bylaw, 2015, No. 18396 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the intention of the City Council of the City of Surrey, pursuant to Section 40 and Section 94 of the Community Charter S.B.C. 2003, c.26, to adopt “Surrey Close and Remove the Dedication of Highway of a Portion of 98B Avenue and 137 Street Bylaw, 2015, No. 18396� at the Regular Council-Public Hearing meeting on the 13th day of April, 2015.

This closure is intended to remove the dedication of 0.642 hectares of road in order to facilitate the development of an underground parking facility. In accordance with the Community Charter, approval of the disposition of the road will be considered by City Council at a later date.

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Copies of the bylaw may be inspected at the City Hall and any inquiries relating to property issues should be made to the Realty Section (604-598-5700) or for inquiries relating to traffic issues contact the Transportation Planning Section (604-591-4146), Monday through Friday (except statutory holidays) between the hours of 8:30 am and 4:30 pm, commencing Thursday, March 26, 2015 up to and including April 13, 2015.

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Meralomas next consult with your i from page 38 and he really sparked us,� Edmondson said. “He managed to bring everybody together and calm them down, and they just went out and started scoring.�

A terse halftime speech from the coaching staff also had the desired effect, Edmondson noted. “We needed them to realize what they were capable of doing, and

the coaching staff helped them realize that,� he said. “We went out there in the second half and just started to execute the simple things. They didn’t have a lot of energy left in the tank, and we had lots.�

The Sharks don’t hit the field over Easter weekend, but return to action April 11, when they host Meralomas at South Surrey Athletic Park.

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Former Surrey Eagle Brandon Tanev is competing in the NCAA Frozen Four with the Providence College Friars. and West Kelowna before moving five BCHL teams between 2007on to Providence. Known as a 2011.

Boston University has a Surrey stay-at-home defenceman, Monk, a sophomore, has six assists in 30 connection, as well – BU forward Destry Straight, a West Vancouver NCAA games this season.

When the NCAA tournament native, played a handful of games began March 27, rosters of the as a Surrey Eagles affiliate player 16 finalists were littered with BC in 2009/10 before going on to play Hockey League alumni – 72 in all, with the rival Coquitlam Express.

Other former Surrey Eagles including a handful with Surrey included Brayden Jaw (Harvard); ties.

Among them was former Surrey Boston Bruins’ draft pick and Eagles forward Brad McGowan, former Eagles captain Danton now a college senior at the Heinen (Denver University); Rochester Institute of Technology. Dan O’Keefe and Charles McGowan had 46 points in 38 Orzetti (Yale); Devon Toews and twins Jonah and Nathan games this season.

Also on the RIT Tigers was Delta Renouf (Quinnipiac); and Mason native Brad Reid, who played for Blacklock (Michigan Tech).

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Two former members of the Surrey Eagles are left standing in the quest for an NCAA mens’ hockey title, now that the original field of 16 has been narrowed to just four.

The NCAA’s Frozen Four hockey championships begin April 9 in Boston, with the Providence College Friars – which counts former Surrey Eagles Brandon Tanev and Josh Monk on its roster – set to face the University of Nebraska-Omaha Mavericks in one semifinal contest.

On the other side of the bracket, Boston University will square off against the University of North Dakota.

The winners of each semifinal will play for the championship April 11.

Tanev – brother of Vancouver Canucks’ defenceman Chris Tanev – played one season in South Surrey, in 2011/12, scoring 11 goals and adding 22 assists in 58 games.

He is in his third year at Providence, and has nine goals and 22 points in 37 collegiate games this season.

Monk, meanwhile, was welltravelled in his BCHL career, playing 31 games in Eagles’ colours back in 2010.

The Langley native also suited up for Salmon Arm, Cowichan

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Tell the commission your views on the Preliminary Report online at www.bc-ebc.ca, at a public hearing during April and May, or by email at info@bc-ebc.ca.

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Shane Kumar and his North Vancouver Wolfpack teammates will play this weekend. over the final dozen games of the season.

Brar added five goals and 16 points in 15 post-season games.

Four 18-year-olds from the Surrey Minor Hockey Association are on the Outlaws roster.

Forward Ryan Sharma netted five goals and totalled nine points in the post-season, while defenceman Erick Miller suited

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Seven local players are part of the two Pacific Junior Hockey League (PJHL) teams which will compete at the Cyclone Taylor Cup this weekend in Mission.

Five are with the host Mission City Outlaws, and two are on the roster of the PJHL champion North Vancouver Wolfpack.

After losing the first two games of the PJHL final, the Wolfpack won four in a row against Mission City to win their first-ever league championship.

The two teams will be joined by the Campbell River Storm of the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League and the Kimberley Dynamiters of the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League at the Cyclone Taylor Cup tournament, which will decide the BC Hockey Junior B champions.

The Cyclone Taylor Cup champion will advance to the Keystone Cup tournament in Cold Lake, Alta. to play for the Western Canadian championship.

Ram Brar, 19, of Surrey has played for both PJHL teams which have qualified for the Cyclone Taylor Cup. The forward began the season in North Vancouver, but joined the Outlaws in mid-January and scored two goals and 13 points

up for nine games as a rookie on the Outlaws defense.

Forward Sammy Zeinab joined Mission City in December after starting the season with the Port Moody Panthers, and scored two goals in 13 playoff games.

Josh Pollock, a former Valley West Hawk of the BC Hockey Major Midget League, scored seven goals in 34 regular season games in Mission City.

He played just one playoff contest.

The Wolf Pack have North Delta defenceman Shane Kumar and Surrey forward Nyshan Basra in their lineup.

Basra, 19, moved to North Vancouver after he began the season on Vancouver Island with the Saanich Braves. He has scored two goals and nine points in 14 playoff games.

Kumar, 19, started last season with the North Delta Devils before being dealt to the Wolf Pack. This season, he played in 31 regular season games, scoring three times and adding 15 assists for North Vancouver. He added a goal and seven assists in 13 playoff games.

The four teams at the Cyclone Taylor Cup will play roundrobin games Friday through Sunday.

Medal games are set for Monday afternoon.

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NEW HOME DEVELOPMENT

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he concept of ‘micro homes’ has been popular for a long time in places like London, New York, and Montréal.

Now, WestStone Group is courageously bringing the concept to Metro Vancouver’s tough real estate market, where first-time homebuyers often feel pushed out or overwhelmed.

Evolve is a new ‘micro’ high-rise condominium in the heart of Surrey City Centre, quickly proving that sometimes big things come in small packages. The tower is anchored in West Village, an exciting new master planned community where convenience and luxury collide.

Kiran Rai, Marketing Director for Macdonald Realty Platinum Project Marketing, says the homes are perfectly priced for a first time buyer looking to get into Metro Vancouver’s real estate market.

“We often hear about how unaffordable homes in Metro Vancouver can be, it can be tough for first time buyers to get into the market,” she says. “That’s exactly what makes Evolve unique to other tower homes, because Evolve offers concrete homes for less than the price of wood frame.”

Evolve’s “micro” suites are designed for people seeking urban ease in a home offering strategic space. Not only are smaller homes affordable, but they are also considered easier to manage, clean and are incredibly efficient spaces.

“Each home has been thoughtfully designed to ensure that there is no wasted space,” says Rai. “While we’ve maximized the square footage of each plan, it’s been done in a way where homes don’t feel cramped.

They’re beautiful and functional spaces.”

Evolve, which is located a block from city hall, will feature a 316-square-foot studio suite for less than six figures.

“This difference in square footage greatly impacts the price of our homes, while also minimizing strata fees,” she says. “Evolve homes start at $93,900, meaning that with a down payment of $5000, your monthly mortgage would be less than a car loan payment; even students can stop renting and afford to buy their own homes.”

But Evolve isn’t just getting attention because of its price point. Exclusive to the Evolve Presentation Centre is their Thin-Air Augmented Reality technology that allows home shoppers to essentially walk around inside a virtual version of one of the suites using the free Evolve Condos 3D app on their own phone or tablet. Also, screens

Cleverly designed kitchens and bathrooms provide luxe features and finishings you would expect in higher priced condominiums. Quartz countertops, porcelain tile, engineered hard wood flooring, and polished chrome hardware are some of the finishing details that will compliment your interior design choices at EVOLVE.

inside the presentation centre allow potential buyers to see what a 3D version of their preferred floor plan looks like.

The 35-storey tower offers 406 homes in a range of floor plans, including studios, one-

and two-bedrooms, two-bedroom and dens, townhome lofts, and penthouses.

The homes themselves offer wood grain laminate flooring throughout the entry, bedrooms, and living spaces; 8.6-foot ceilings

throughout; large windows and spacious balconies to ensure plenty of natural light.

The surrounding area is part of a master-planned community of West Village.

Downtown Vancouver is accessible by transit at Surrey Central Skytrain Station, and over 140 stores and retailers are located at nearby Central City Shopping Mall. The area offers a community plaza, city hall, library, shopping, recreational facilities and entertainment to ensure urban ease. Or grab a coffee, walk the dog and enjoy a jog or a stroll any time of day through the many paths and parkland of the pedestrian-friendly neighborhood.

“What’s more is that Surrey was recently named one of the 7 most intelligent cities in the world, according to the Intelligent Community Forum in New York,” says Rai. Evolve is revolutionizing the living experience, and turning a buyer’s dream to own a home into a reality without compromising convenience or location.

The Sales Centre is located at 13328 104 Avenue in Surrey, BC. The anticipated date of completion is early 2018. Evolve homes go on sale on Saturday, April 11, 2015. The sale event will be by appointment; interested purchasers are encouraged to get in touch with the sales team. For more information, visit: evolvecondos.com

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OPEN HOUSES OPEN DAILY NOON-5:00 P.M. (CLOSED FRIDAYS)

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ATTENTION REALTORS *New Deadlines* Beginning April 8, 2015 Peace Arch News will be publishing Wednesdays and Fridays.

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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of James H. Rhodes, who left us on March 16 at Peace Arch Hospital with family at his side.

Predeceased by his wife Isobel, he is survived by his partner, Norma, and his children, Cheryl Anne, and Douglas. Jim grew up on a farm in Cloverdale, where he cultivated lifelong traits including hard work, perseverance, intelligence, integrity, and generosity. His working life was as varied as it was successful. An MLA, business owner, and corporate leader, Jim was widely admired and respected. His success in the workplace was only eclipsed by his love and dedication to friends and family. He will forever be dearly missed. A memorial to celebrate Jim’s life will be held on Sat April 11 at 11:00am in the Gallery Room at White Rock Community Centre, 15154 Russell Ave, White Rock.

Our beloved father passed away peacefully at the age of 85 with family by his side at P.A.H. on March 16, 2015. He is lovingly remembered by his wife Bernice, children Judy (Melvin), Craig (Charlene), grandchildren Christina (Arlo), Nicole (Sean), great grandson Keaton and his pal Bandit.

Donations may be made to the Peace Arch Hospital Foundation.

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142 OFFICE SUPPORT/CLERKS

175 CATERING/PARTY RENTALS

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HOME STAY FAMILIES NEEDED for short term and long term stay.

Email: mariastauntonhomestay families@gmail.com

134 Storage for Your Life Solutions Inc. is a mid-sized self-storage operator with 4 locations in the lower mainland. Our largest location in Surrey, requires a bilingual Store Manager. This challenging position offers potential for growth & personal development with a comprehensive benefit package. Our successful candidate will lead the sales and operations of the location by ensuring the highest level of customer satisfaction and sales performance.

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HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES

PENINSULA Window Cleaning D Gutter Cleaning D Windows - In & Out D Pressure Washing D Fully Insured / Licensed D Free Estimates - Seniors Disc.

D Friendly - Dependable

Customer Service Representative

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Kristy 604.488.9161

Required F/T for Tim Hortons Surrey locations. Various Shifts Must be flexible for Nights / Overnights / Early Mornings / Weekends.

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4-5 evenings / week. Call Pierre after 2:30pm. 604-531-6261

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FLATTEN POPCORN CEILINGS

DEAD LEVEL CONSTRUCTION LTD. Complete Drywall Work. Bob 604-830-1322 www.deadlevel.ca BBB Accredited Member

Dave 604-306-4255 www.watsonconstruction.ca

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For all Your Drywall Needs.

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Call Bruno - (604)313-2763

FLOOR REFINISHING/ INSTALLATIONS

HARDWOOD FLOOR REFINISHING

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604-762-4657/604-764-6416

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FENCING

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Lic. & Ins.

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Century Hardwood Floors 604-376-7224

ELECTRICIAN - Dana Thompson Over 24yrs exp. Res/Comm. Free est. Bonded. #14758 604-353-1519

www.centuryhardwood.com

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VOLUNTEERS

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VOLUNTEERS

Gala Volunteers Needed .computer service

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

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TRADES, TECHNICAL

Commercial Transport/ Heavy-Duty Mechanic

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778-883-4262

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International & or Cummins engine exp. would be an asset. CVIP endorsement pref. Check us out at:

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www.wilsonandproctor.com Email or fax, 250-385-1741 mike@wilsonandproctor.com

APPLIANCE REPAIRS Peace Arch Appliance

Computer Problems? Call Blue Sky Tech 604.512.7082 John Jespersen

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Service to fridges, stoves, washers, dryers & dishwashers.

Reasonable.

Also Appliance Removal Call Mark (604)536-9092

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CONCRETE. Remove & Replace.

Specializing in driveway, patios, sidewalks, etc. All types of finishes.

FREE Estimates. 604-996-6878.

CLEANING SERVICES

STAMPED CONCRETE

FOR ALL YOUR Cleaning Needs Wkly, bi-wkly, monthly. Exc rates.

20 Yrs exp. Jane (604)831-0765

FPatios FPool Decks FSidewalks FDriveways FForming FFinishing FRe & Re 30yrs exp. Quality workmanship Fully Insured crossroadsstampedconcrete.com

HOME ext/int cleaning Perfectionist! 5yrs. exp. Gutters/windows, pressure washing/vinyl cleaning.

Excellent pricing. Free estimates.

Call 778-229-4240

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HELP WANTED

CONCRETE & PLACING

ALL Concrete Brick, Block & Stonework. Good job - Good price.

Call Enzio (604)594-1960

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HELP WANTED

Erin 604 - 354 -0596

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HELP WANTED

Volunteer support is required for a variety of roles May 1 - 3, 2015 with event set-up, event-night support and event tear-down. Must be 19+.

Please visit www.pahfoundation.ca/gala to download an application or contact 604.535.4520.

Volunteer in support of your hospital.

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Contests!

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THE JAPANESE YARDMAN

Oriental Style Gardenscape More Healing & Serenity *No long-term contract. *No visits by franchise workers.

Complete Lawn & Garden Care Dog friendly, liming, bone meal provided

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GARDENING

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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Excavators, Backhoes, Bobcats & Dump Trucks for hire

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

We will BEAT any Qualified Quotes.

778.245.9069

WHITE ROCK HANDYMAN Repair - Renovate - Organize Build - Design - Electric

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Repair, Replace, Remodel...

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Renovations, Repairs, Decks, Baths, Kitchens, Mouldings, Flooring.

CertiďŹ ed Horticulturist (BCIT) 25 years experience Mowing, pruning, weeding, hedging, topsoil & mulch,

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RELIABLE, SERVICE 7 days a week

CALL ROGER 604-

PLUMBING

968-0367

BRO MARV PLUMBING Plumbing, heating, clogged drains BBB. (604)582-1598, bromarv.com FIXIT PLUMBING & HEATING H/W Tanks, Renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Boilers, Furnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s.

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A Gas Fitter â&#x153;­ Plumber RENOS & REPAIRS Excellent price on Hot Water Tanks Furnace, Boilers, Plumbing Jobs & Drain Cleaning

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CONCRETE FORMING, FRAMING & SIDING. 604.218.3064 Cloverdale VINYL SUNDECKS Build or Redo your deck.

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FULL RENOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S, NEW KITCHEN & BATHS, QUICK HANDYMAN FIX-UP

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ALL BEST LANDSCAPING All Lawn Care ~ Free Est. Lawn Cut, Ride-on mower, Pwr Rake, Aerating, Weeding.

Hedge Trim, Pruning, Reseed, Edging, Moss Killer, Bark Mulch, Pressure Wash., Gutter Clean. Roof Clean. Res/Comm.

Reas. Rates, Fully insured. WCB.

Bill, 604-306-5540 or 604-589-5909

A+ Lawn & Garden - Residential & Commercial services. 604.908.3596

** ALCO LANDSCAPING ** Yard clean-up, Lawns cut, Hedging 10% Discount. 604-762-1725

TOPSOIL Turf & Lawn Blend, Planting & Garden Blend, Composted Mulch, Sand & Gravel

Call 604-531-5935

Lawn Cutting and Beyond

DHALIWAL GARDENING AND LANDSCAPING

Free estimates.

Call Mike

F Grass cutting - 1-4 x month F Hedge Trimming & Pruning F Spring Clean-up

778.960.0174 greenheartlandscaping@shaw.ca

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SHINE LANDSCAPING

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Call Joe 604-220-4442

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Call 778-688-3724

SUPREME HEDGES

Serving White Rock & S.Surrey since 1990

.SUMMER BREEZE Aerating, Fertilize & Liming $180 Average Lot. Brian 604-318-2192

Brads Junk Removal.com. Same Day Service. Affordable Rates! 604.220.JUNK (5865)

All trades at your disposal within your budget, with timely and quality workmanship.

For All Types of Renovations Qualified carpenter for all your home improvement needs.

Call Al 604-970-7083

LORIS CHRISTIAN Your Local Painting Contractor

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D Additions D Decks D Bathrooms / Kitchens D Skylights / Windows D Tiling D Laminate Flooring â&#x153;&#x201D; Complete Renovations from Start to Finish For a No Obligation Consultation GIVE ROBERT A CALL Cell: 604-290-4964 Eves: 604-535-0603 DEAD LEVEL CONSTRUCTION LTD. Complete Home Renovations WE DO IT ALL! Call Bob 604-8301322 www.deadlevel.ca BBB Accredited Member

START TO FINISH CONTRACTING Blake and his Dad make a positive difference in your life by providing quality workmanship delivered with integrity.

D interior & exterior renovation D rot repair & restoration D Decks D Fences & much more free estimates.

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Interior / Exterior Stucco, Siding, Trim, Doors, Fences, Pressure Washing, Concrete Sealing. rene.s@telus.net

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10% off with this ad

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Painting, Painting Painting

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Small or Large JOBS 30 Yrs. Experience - References

Small jobs ok.

Nick cell:

604-537-4140 329 PAINTING & DECORATING

RUBBISH REMOVAL

Professional Quality Work

LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE

RUBBISH REMOVAL

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AT YOUR SERVICE. Carpentry, Concrete, Painting, Rubbish Removal. Call Dave (604)999-5056

.aaa lawn 604-542-1349a

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www.affordablemoversbc.com

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Call Kris 604-617-5561

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329 PAINTING & DECORATING

AFFORDABLE MOVING

TOPSOIL & GRAVEL

SAME DAY ESTIMATE

MOVING & STORAGE

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

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POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING

Interior & Exterior House Painting

www.aboveallcontracting.ca

New Construction. Insured, great refs. Free est.

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PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299

604 - 861 - 6060 We do tile roofs, gutters, windows, siding drvwy. WCB insured. Our #1 goal is to satisfy our customers.

A1 BATH RENOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S. Bsmt suites, drywall, patios, plumbing, siding, fencing, roofing, landscaping, etc.

Joe 604-961-9937.

INTERVAN PAINTING

LANDSCAPING

SAND & GRAVEL SALES All types of sand & gravel 604-560-9255

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS BEST BUSY BOYS ROOFING LTD. D Conversion from Cedar to Asphalt, Shingles, Fiberglass D Lifetime Material Warranty.

D WCB, BBB, Liability Ins. D Also Power Washing Free Estimates. Call Gary 604-599-5611 or Visit www.bestbusyboysroofing.com

* Painting Contractor * * Residential / Commercial * New construction * Re-paint Interior / Exterior * Big or Small Jobs * We provide hi-end quality. * Book Now for 25% Off

359 SAND, GRAVEL & TOPSOIL

Hot & Cold: WCB, Liability Insured hydro-tech.ca ~ 778-928-6768

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

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

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

Hydro Tech Power Washing

2 coats any colour

HOME REPAIRS

HANDYMAN Home Repair Services - 45 Yrs Exp Call or Text Henry 604-868-5441

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Call Ian 604-724-6373

www.paintspecial.com

Dave: 604-862-9379

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SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE

604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley Running this ad for 10yrs

PRESSURE WASHING

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RUBBISH REMOVAL

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Call Henry 778-288-4560

Jay 604-897-8524

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Call Blake or Brian (604)816-1653

CURB APPEAL Landscaping, Mowing, Pruning & Clean-up. Small Delivery of Soil, Mulch, Rock. Sell your home faster.

Dale 604 - 785 - 5982

Licensed, Insured, WCB

www.starttoďŹ n.ca

ELECT SERVICES

~ PRO PAINTERS ~ INTERIOR / EXTERIOR Quality Work, Free Estimates

Complete Landscape Service Specializing in landscape renos Bobcat - Excavator - Decks Retaining Walls - Paving Stones New Lawns-Irrigation-Drainage Hedging and more *30 Yrs Exp. *Fully Insured Call Brian for a free estimate

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SUNDECKS

DEAD LEVEL CONSTRUCTION LTD. Deck Construction.

Vinyl decking - 10 yr warranty. Call BOB 604-830-1322 www.deadlevel.ca BBB Accredited Member.

Member of Better Business Bureau

WCB INSURED

Vincent 543-7776

604-773-1349

Tree Pruning, Topping & Removal Hedge Trimming ~ Disposal

.Russells Rubbish Removal 604-787-7355 White Rock / South Surrey

Full Landscape & Maintenance Services

INTERIOR/EXTERIOR Repairs & Renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Sundecks & Additions, New Homes

Insured ~ WCB Over 25 yrs Exp.

*Free Estimate *Seniors Discount

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European Quality Workmanship

Call 778-245-5006 LAWN CUT Weekly, Bi & Tri -weekly Low $ Price. Good work .Free Est. Please call after 6pm or text: 778-686-2889

CONTRACT OR HOURLY FREE ESTIMATES 26 YEARS IN BUSINESS

FOR A BEAUTIFUL GARDEN Garden Design & Installation â&#x20AC;˘ Fall Clean-Up â&#x20AC;˘ Maintenance

604-512-4525 www.gardenbuds.ca

C & C Gardeners Tree & Shrub Pruning, Spring clean-up. 25 yrs exp. 604-530-2232

Per Molsen 604-575-1240

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Designing and renovating new kitchens, bathrooms, basements, house make-overs and additions

Call for FREE in-home consultation In-house design team and cabinet shop Showroom: Unit 62 - 15515 24th Ave. (at King George Blvd.) Tel: 604-538-9622

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MOVING & STORAGE

EXP. CARPENTER / HANDYMAN All types of work! No job too small!

Over 20 yrs exp! Ed 778-888-8603 Specializing in all interior & exterior home renovations & additions Call 604-690-3327

RUBBISH REMOVAL

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LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE

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B & B MOBILE SERVICES

JUNK / RUBBISH REMOVAL Almost for free! (778)997-5757

.Hayden Painting 778-229-0236 Family Owned & Operated Ryan 778.229.0236

604-536-6620

www.BBmoving.ca

MESA PAINTING INTERIOR and EXTERIOR Quality work at reas rates. Free Est. Michael (cell) 604-724-7458

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. Aluminum patio cover, sunroom, railing and vinyl. 604-521-2688 .Aluminum patio cover, sunroom, railing and vinyl. 604-521-2688 www.PatioCoverVancouver.com

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GARAGE SALES

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GARAGE SALES Crescent Beach 2822 Gordon Ave.

CLOVERDALE:

HUGE ANNUAL CLOVERDALE HILLTOP

GARAGE SALES Sat April 4th 9am-NOON

OVER 50 SEPARATE SALES! maps provided at corner of 60 Ave & 186 St and on our website www.Tony-Z.com ~~~ RAIN or SHINE ~~~

(off Sullivan St on Annandale Lane) Sat. & Sun. April 4th & 5th, 9am-5pm

HUGE GARAGE SALE Friday Apr 3rd, 6am - 2pm.

15418 Victoria Ave. White Rock Tools, sporting gear, collectible, etc.

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GARAGE SALES

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WHITE ROCK

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! $2050/mo. or negotiable Available NOW or April 15.

GARAGE SALE Sat. & Sun. April 4th & April 5th 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

15605 Victoria Ave. Household items, Tools, Collectibles, Estate leftovers.

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Deck Experts Specializing in all Decking, Railings & Outdoor Living GVHBA Member 604.626.7100

SUNDECKS

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TILING

A-1 Ceramics, Marble, Glass blocks etc. Install/Repair. Res./Comm.

Free Est. 20 years exp.

Peter’s Tile (604)209-0173

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 559

MEDICAL SUPPLIES

INVACARE Power Wheelchair, three speed, tilt, headrest, easy to use, 20” turn radius, for indoor and outdoor use $7500 South Surrey 604-538-5893

1 & 2 Bedrooms Well maintained Concrete High Rise in White Rock close to shopping.

Swimming Pool & All Amenities.

White Rock Window Cleaning

Pressure Washing Specialty Gutters & Siding

560

MISC. FOR SALE

*10” Compound Miter Saw *Teak Patio Set.*Cutting block table *H/D Lateral File Cabinet. *Rust Rug (8x10). 778-294-4344

Seniors Special

REAL ESTATE

Rob ~ 604-716-7352

PETS 477

PETS

CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866 Chihuahua pups, playful, cuddly, family raised, vet check, 1st shots, avail now. $575. 1-604-794-5844 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 PITTBULL pups, born Feb 24th.

Blue/blue brindle. Gotti/razors edge. $1000-$1500. 604-765-0453 TOY POODLE PUP 7 weeks old.

Chocolate brown. $800.

Call 604-820-4230, 604-302-7602

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FOR SALE BY OWNER CRESCENT HEIGHTS

Attention: Builders, developers, realtors and individuals that were asking, ‘Is your property for sale?’. It is now!

It’s a nice size luxury lot with room to build a spacious home or possibly rezone for 2 lots or duplex?

Potential peek-a-boo view.

Beautiful area to live, (we’ve lived here close to 30 yrs). Walk to Crescent Beach, marina, schools, park, etc. Bonus: old timer cottage and detached garage on property. Corner lot @ 12690 27A Ave. All written offers considered. Large dog - appointments only. (604)538-4927

UTILITIES INCLUDED. NS/NP

Call 604-538-5337 BEACH VIEW 2 BDRM CONDO IN WHITE ROCK $1800/mth. 2bdrm 2bth condo on the beach steps to restaurants, gym and shopping.

Open concept. Master bedroom with large bathroom and walk-in closet. Outside patio, in-suite laundry, storage room and separate 3’x5’ storage locker included. One pet allowed and only one parking space available. Email nishamichelle@hotmail.com or call Nisha at 778-877-1451 for viewing.

Available May 1

CRESTWOOD MANOR

1321 Foster St. 1 BDRM $905/mo IN WELL MAINTAINED NEWLY UPDATED BUILDING. Heat, hot water and secured u/g parking stalls included.

No pets, No smoking.

Skyline Apts White Rock Quiet community oriented living.

1 & 2 Bdrm Suites Hot Water & U/G Parking Incl

Call 604-536-8499

APPLIANCES

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S.Surrey Pacifica Retirement Resort, 1 bdrm corner apt, patio, W/D. Incl All amenities, sec prkg. Sm pet ok.

N/S. $2000. Janis 604-202-8000.

Peace Arch Appliance Service to fridges, stoves, washers, dryers & dishwashers.

Reasonable.

Also Appliance Removal Call Mark (604)536-9092

11ft x 12ft carpet, new, never installed.

Neutral colour. $100.

604-531-1192

South Surrey - Bishops Green, End Unit Rancher Townhouse 1815 sq/ft - Designer Renovation (6 years). Radiant Floor Heating.

Large Patio - All Living on 1 level.

Restrctd Age 45+ - No Rentals.

One pet. 2 Guest Suites Clubhouse, Outdoor Pool, Hot Tub, Gym, Gated Community.

Onsite Caretaker. Numerous Amenities. S. Fees $376/month.

Call Dan - 604-591-6669 FSBO. Asking: $645,000.

Adjustable dress form, medium size, valuable dress making aide. $100. 604-531-1192

S.Surrey at The Adagio

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UNDER $100

Antique humpback steamer trunk from early 1900’s. $30. Antique brass fireplace woodbox with beautiful hammer design $60. Night table $10. 604-531-1192 French glass door 36” x 80” $35.

Two bifold doors 2ft wide $15.

Mono entrance door $20. 604-5311192 Maple dinette table with built in extension leaf and 4 chairs $65. 9ft x 12ft carpet with underlay $35.

604-531-1192 Pushmower, recently sharpened $30. Sturdy 17ft aluminum ladder $45. Large garden pots $3/ea. Garden tools & other items. 604-5311192

524

Call 778-426-1025.

View photos: www.bcnewhomes.caadagiobyboffo.html WHITE ROCK: 1 Bdrm apt., 3rd floor, good location. View by appt.

(604)531-1501

627

4 NEW Outward Bound adult sleeping bags, $280/all. (604)328-9595.

Electric stove with rotisserie; Refrigerator. Both in excellent condition. $250. 24” apt size electric stove $30. 604-531-1192 Machinist or mechanic workshop equipment 7ft high x 32” wide metal cabinet with 2 doors. 6ft x 3ft metal cabinet with pullout drawers. Smaller cabinets; standing 2 wheel grinder; tools etc. Asking $300 obo.

604-531-1192

WHITE ROCK lovely 1 bdrm ste for rent. Large deck w/some view.

Elec, heat, wifi and Optic TV incld.

Shared laundry. $970/mo. Avail May 01. 3 blks uphill from beach.

604-833-1177

736

HOMES FOR RENT

Dreaming of a NEW CAREER? Check out bcclassified.com’s Employment and Career Sections for information 604-575-5555 toll-free 1-866-575-5777

SOUTH SURREY/ WHITE ROCK Location, Location, Location!

Situated on 5 acres.

Sunny level lot.

Executive 4 Bdrms, 3.5 Bathrms.

Pacific Heights Elementary, S. Surrey Aquatic Centre, Southridge Private School, Grandview Corners shopping ALL close-by.

2 Car Garage, RV/Boat parking.

Large fenced yard/deck.

Appliances included. $3000/month Includes Gardener!

Please call 604-307-3693

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

OFFICE SPACES *ROSEMARY CENTRE 3388 Rosemary Hts Cres.

The Scrapper

2nd floor office spaces from 234 sq/ft - 359 sq/ft.

*WHITE ROCK SQUARE 1480 Foster St - 347 sq/ft Call 536-5639 to view/rates

750

SUITES, LOWER

$800/M. W.Rock. 1bdrm incl: W/D, util, prkg, sm pet ok; N/S, ref req’d pls. Pref. quiet long term tenant; avail. Apr. 1. 604-531-3215 tamjanegood@gmail.com S. SURREY 2 Bdrm w/o grnd level, approx 900 sq.ft. NP/NS. $800 incl hydro & gas. Apr 1. 604-240-9809 S. SURREY, KGB/16th. Lrg 2 bdrm ste. Pri prkg, patio, entry, W/D, full kitchen, newly reno’d. Cable, wifi & utils incl. Easy Hwy & bus access.

Close to everything. N/S, N/P. Avail immed. $1275/mo. 604-277-0022 WHITE ROCK - 15th & 160th St. 2 Bdrm bsmt suite, new home. Cls to school, bus, shopping. Avail now.

NS/NP. $800. (604)518-5612

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RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO 1 Bdrm Luxury Retirement Living

Call 604-807-8379

Alfred 604-889-6807 TENANTS 4 bdrm T/H in Cathedral Grove, $2500/M, 1 yr lse. Avail. now Rental units available now www.bcforrentinfo.ca Office: 604-534-7974 Ext: 205

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OFFICE/RETAIL

White Rock: Central located.

1 bdrm Ground level, corner unit, just renovated, adult oriented. $850/mo. Heat, hot water & parking are incl. Lease required. N/S, N/P. 604-808-6601 or (604)591-1778

HOMES WANTED

Top floor upgraded suite, next to Peninsula Village shopping ctr.

Mtn view. S/S appls, W/D, sec U/G prkg. Exercise pool, exercise room, beauty salon & movie theatre. Rec. director on site for activities & tours. Gourmet meals and assisted living available.

Non smoking facility. ~ REASONABLE RATES ~

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Call 604-536-0379

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WHITE ROCK area: Spac 1 bdrm & den suite. Walk to malls, bus, rest; large deck. In-ste lndry. $1250/mo incl gas. N/P, N/S. 604-531-9457.

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UNDER $200

UNDER $300

1455 Fir St WHITE ROCK 1 Bdrm units avail now Heat & hot wtr incl.

Swimming pool & rec room On site mgr

#103-15360 20th Ave.

10” portable table saw with laser eye. Safety shield. Recently acquired. Little useage. Like new.

Fold up storage convenience. $160.

604-531-1192

525

~ Fir Apartments ~

NEW LUXURY CONDO Ground floor 1246 sq/ft unit with lovely private backyard.

2 Bdrm & den display suite with over $50K of builts.

By Owner. $534,950 incl GST.

2008 VW JETTA SEL, 5 spd, 4dr, white, 110,000kms.

2.5 litre gas. $6600/firm. 604-5384883

Call: 604-760-7882

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 506

APARTMENT/CONDO ACTIVE SENIOR

WINDOW CLEANING

Licensed, Bonded, Ins

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS

RENTALS 706

WANTED TO RENT

TRANSPORTATION

604.488.9161

.Hugh & McKinnon Rentals 604-541-5244.

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

757

LOOKING FOR non-furnished one bdrm suite or condo in South Surrey / White Rock area for May 1st. Quite, stable, employed full time, responsible, no kids or pets, good references. 778-887-8400.

SELF-CONT suite or room(s) with kitchen access by quiet, fully employed, excellent references. Work M-F, most weekends out of town.

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Short Term or Long term!

Hotel Living

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HOMES FOR RENT

Fully Furnished & Equipped or Unfurnished Based on Your Needs.

Monday April 6th, 10am - 3pm.

Contents of house for sale.

Call to make appt. (604)536-6510

Antiques & collectibles, and household goods.

Lots of good stuff!

736

RENTALS

SOUTH SURREY EXECUTIVE

GARAGE SALES

S. SURREY ESTATE SALE

SOUTH SURREY;

MOVING SALE 17306 27A Ave Saturday only ~ April 4 9:30am - 2:00pm

HOMES FOR RENT

RENTALS

call 604.575-5555 Homelife Pen. Property 604-536-0220

S. SURREY 2260 152 St. 3 Bdrm, $1650/mo extr 24x28 storage/workshop in back. Peter (604)551-6188

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Thursday, April 2, 2015 Peace Arch News

Thursday April 2, 2015 (Vol. 40 No. 27)

HAPPY EASTER

On a tear: With a win Saturday over the Surrey Beavers, the Bayside Sharks’ men’s rugby side avenged last year’s Onion Cup loss, and evened their league record in the process. i see page 38

Prices Effective April 2 to April 8, 2015.

V O I C E

100% BC Owned and Operated BC Grown Organic Spartan Apples from Clapping Chimp

Sweet Ataulfo Mangos product of Mexico

1.37kg bag product of Canada

3/3.00

4.98 Organic California Grown Black Kale from Deardorff Family Farm

Organic California Grown Bunch Carrots from Capay

product of USA

product of USA

JD Farms Grade A Specialty Turkey

Whole Bone in Smoked Pork Picnic Roasts

2.99lb/ 6.59kg

3.99lb/ 8.80kg Specialty Pork Breakfast Sausage

Roasting Specialty Chickens

7.99lb/ 17.61kg 2/4.00

GROCERY

DELI

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or Cheese Pleesers and Popcorn Twists

120g • product of Bolivia

assorted varieties

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40% Lesley Stowe’s Raincoast Crisps

assorted varieties

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125-200g • product of Britian

150-170g • product of Canada

29% 4.99

assorted varieties

jellied or whole

946ml • product of USA

348ml • product of USA

Andalou Naturals

Natural Factors Essential Fats assorted varieties and sizes

assorted varieties and sizes (excludes scalp repair)

Baked Easter Goodies

product of USA • 227-400g

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20% off regular retail price

Inno-Vite Probiotic Supplements

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WELLNESS Shampoo, Condtioner, and Styling Products

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22%

33%

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Happy Easter Grab and Go Dinners from the Deli Department: Specialty Turkey Dinner Entrées, Specialty Turkey Gravy, Cranberry Sauce, Mashed Potatoes & Roasted Root Vegetables

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tion, Sinograin.

From 1998 to 2011, Qiao was director of Sinograin’s Zhoukou Municipal Grain Reserve in Henan province. Chinese investigators claim to have since unravelled a bribery and corruption plan in Henan that, at its widest extent, involved more than 110 officials, one of whom is now serving a life sentence for accepting bribes. i see page 4

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At Peace Arch News press time Wednesday, Leung had not responded to a request for comment.

The charges against Zhao and Qiao stem from evidence given by Chinese prosecutors to U.S. officials accusing the pair of involvement in an alleged embezzlement scheme in China which siphoned huge amounts of cash from the national grain reserves corpora-

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A White Rock home figures in an international case in which a man and woman are accused of money laundering and immigration fraud.

The five-bedroom, North Bluff Road house – currently valued at $689,000 – was reportedly sold to the woman, Shi Lan Zhao, in 2012, as an investment property.

Zhao, and her ex-husband Jianjun Qiao, both 51 – and both Chinese nationals who emigrated to the U.S. in 2009 – were charged March 17 in U.S. District Court in Los Angeles.

The White Rock home is currently on the market, after being listed last year by Paulo K. Leung of Regent Park Realty Ltd. According to the listing, the 3,300-sq.-ft., two-storey house has been rented out for

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Chinese fraud case hits White Rock

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Jose and Eliete Dos Santos, owners of Gelateria Italia & Coffee Shop, are hopeful they will find a new beachfront location after last month’s fire.

Dos Santos family struggles to recover after gelateria destroyed

Fire victims: We know we’re not alone Melissa Smalley Staff Reporter

It’s been a long three weeks for Jose and Eliete Dos Santos.

The South Surrey couple watched in despair last month as a large fire on White Rock’s West Beach destroyed the building that housed their family business, Gelateria Italia & Coffee Shop.

Returning this week to the vacant, fenced-off site where their shop used to be, the Dos Santoses discuss the stress of losing their family’s livelihood and what they plan to do next.

No more than a few minutes pass before the conversation is interrupted by passersby who recognize the husband and wife.

“We are so worried about you!” says one woman, as she throws her arms around Eliete in a warm embrace.

A few minutes later, another group walks by and more hugs are shared.

“We’ve missed you,” says a woman out for a walk on the promenade.

The interruptions are a testament to the Marine Drive gelato shop’s popularity and how

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much its presence is missed by locals.

Originally opened in 1995, the business was bought by the Dos Santoses in 2005 after they moved from Venezuela to escape crime and political unrest and to provide a better future for their children.

It was a struggle for the first few years, Jose says, noting the seasonal nature of a beach-front gelato business made for some tough winters.

Before long, however, the gelateria and coffee shop was thriving, bringing in customers i see page 4

EASTER HOURS Good Friday, April 3 Noon to 5 Saturday, April 4 10 to 6 Easter Sunday, April 5 Closed - Happy Easter!

Monday, April 6 10 to 6

One woman was treated in hospital last week after a late-night robbery in White Rock turned violent.

Const. Shaileshni Molison said the woman was struck in the face and knocked to the ground as she tried to unlock her vehicle. She was one of two victims targeted in the crime, which occurred just after 10:30 p.m. Friday in the 1500block of Johnston Road.

Molison said the women – one in her 40s and one in her 50s – were in the process of closing up a restaurant when a man approached one of them and demanded money.

He then demanded that the other woman give him her purse.

“As the first female tried to unlock her vehicle, she was struck in the face by the male, knocking her to the ground,” Molison states in a news release issued Tuesday. “The male suspect fled on foot with the purses of both females.”

Police are looking for a Caucasian man in connection with the incident. He is described as 20 to 25 years old, and was wearing a grey jacket at the time.

A suspect vehicle is described only as white.

The injured woman was treated in hospital and released.

Anyone with information is asked to contact RCMP at 778-593-3600.

– Tracy Holmes

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