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NIGHTMARE IN NORTH SURREY ▶ RESIDENTS SAY THREE ‘FLOP HOUSES’ HAVE RUINED THE NEIGHBOURHOOD KEVIN DIAKIW

Drug users and loud partiers descend each night on a trio of North Surrey rental homes. In the evening, yelling and fights are commonplace, with people shacking up in gazebos, constructing makeshift sheds and pitching tents in the yards.

RCMP respond, create a file and leave. Each home has had in excess of 100 police visits.

It’s a regular occurrence playing out at three homes in the Bolivar Heights area of North Surrey.

The following day, neighbours are stared down by the unwelcome residents, with one senior telling The Leader he feels like a prisoner in his own home.

Asking that he remain anonymous due to fears for his safety, the man says he’s terrified by some of the people in the “flop houses” near 110 Avenue and 142 Street.

He’s lived in his home for 50 years – some of his neighbours have lived there even longer – and says he has never seen anything like what’s going on.

He keeps everything on his property under lock

▶ “We can’t go away, we’re basically prisoners in our own homes...

There’s no way we should have to live like this.”

BOLIVAR HEIGHTS RESIDENT

▼ SURREY MAYOR WANTS TO RECOVER HEALTH CARE COSTS FROM UNCOOPERATIVE VICTIMS

DRUG WAR SHOOTINGS CONTINUE KEVIN DIAKIW

Four men were injured in three separate shootings over the weekend, two of which polcie say are linked to a turf war over a dial-a-dope operation which has accounted for 18 shootings since March.

(There have been more than 30 shootings since that time, though police say they aren’t all linked to the drug turf war).

In response to the spate of gun violence, Surrey’s mayor wants to change legislation allowing courts to recover health care costs from uncooperative victims.

The recent series of shootings started on Monday, June 8, when Surrey RCMP responded to gunfire outside a Surrey restaurant at 72 Avenue and Scott Road. Police believe that incident is linked to the ongoing drug war. continued on page 7

Surrey Bylaw Manager Jas Rehal says a trio of North Surrey homes – on 110 Avenue, 142 Street and Hansen Road – is the worst the city has had to deal with to date. EVAN SEAL

and key and has installed surveillance cameras.

“We live in fear in each one of our houses,” he says.

“We can’t go away, we’re basically prisoners in our own homes… There’s no way we should have to live like this.”

The three properties under fire are owned by two Surrey residents.

Adding to the frustration is that the situation is indirectly funded by the province, which sends the

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housing portion of the residents’ social assistance cheques directly to the homeowners.

The city would like to crack down using existing bylaws, but the province refuses to sign an affidavit confirming how many people live in each house (see accompanying story, page 3).

Conditions in the homes are outrageous, nearby residents say.

In one house, power

and cable have been fed into a garage where people are living, and last weekend, more people had pitched tents on the lawn.

There are also padlocks on the outside of doors, making the houses a potential deadly fire trap, witnesses say.

Residents have served the city with a 125-name petition asking civic officials to restore order to their neighbourhood.

The petition says the quiet community has been ruined.

“Our sleep is continually disrupted with fighting, police and ambulance sirens, and the worry that one of the renters might try to break into our home and harm us while we are sleeping,” the petition says. “We have to bear this daily.”

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Mayors spent $5.8M to push ‘yes’ vote in transit referendum

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▼ 14 PUBLIC RELATIONS FIRMS RECEIVED CAMPAIGN FUNDS JEFF NAGEL

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The Metro Vancouver Mayors’ Council spent $5.8 million provided by TransLink in an attempt to swing more area residents to the “yes” side in the referendum on increasing the sales tax to pay for more transit.

The money financed a bombardment of media advertising, robo-calls, mail-outs and street canvassing to try to reach voters.

The largest expenditure – $2.3 million – was spent on media advertising, but voter contact was a close second.

The disclosure released by the Mayors’ Council details payments to 14 firms providing public relations, communications, strategic or other support.

More than 840,000 voters were robo-called to participate in one of the 15 telephone town halls conducted by mayors. The yes campaign says 151,000 actually participated.

The request from the mayors was approved by the TransLink board of directors.

“No” campaign leader Jordan Bateman said the mayors’ disclosure still under estimates the yes campaign’s war chest because it doesn’t count at least $1 million worth of staff time or in-kind contribuJordan tions by municipalities such Bateman as Surrey, Vancouver and New Westminster, or other money and effort expended by the yes coalition.

The no campaign spent less than $40,000 with the largest contribution coming from the Canadian Taxpayers’ Federation, Bateman’s employer.

“Whatever the result, we stood up for everyday people and made our case to the voters without wasting millions of their dollars like the mayors did,” Bateman said.

Voters were asked through the mail-in plebiscite if they approve a 0.5-per-cent sales tax hike within Metro Vancouver to fund a $7.5-billion package of improvements, including new rapid transit lines in Surrey and Vancouver, and broad improvements in bus service.

Ballots that were received by May 29 by Elections BC are now being counted and a result is expected by the end of June.

B.C. blocking Surrey clean-up ▶ PROVINCE REFUSES TO SAY HOW MANY PEOPLE ARE STAYING IN TROUBLED BOLIVAR HEIGHTS HOMES KEVIN DIAKIW

Three houses causing havoc in North Surrey remain there in part because the province refuses to confirm how many people are living in them.

The residences, owned by two North Surrey residents, have become home to several addicts and dealers, locals say. Many of the inhabitants are on social assistance and have their housing cheques sent directly to the homeowner.

After trying to remedy the situation for close to a year-and-ahalf, Surrey is taking property owner Shamima Bi to court over what it says are rooming houses at two locations in Surrey.

Court documents obtained by The Leader indicate one of the main obstacles for the city is obtaining an affidavit from the province indicating how many people it’s funding to live in the homes.

Surrey hired Vancouver lawyer Don Howieson to take Bi to court.

Howieson would not comment on the case. However, court documents indicate a high level of frustration with the province over its refusal to back the city in support of its bylaws.

In a Feb. 20 letter to the Social Development and Social Inno-

vation ministry, Howieson describes the homes with as many as 10 tenants “all who live in separate, locked sleeping rooms.”

Calls to the ministry were not returned by The Leader’s press deadline on Monday.

In a response to the statement of claim, Bi says a property on 13901 Hansen Rd. only contains two living units.

She also claims she rents the property at 11409 142 St. in accordance with City of Surrey zoning bylaws.

“The defendant does not operate a boarding house,” writes Bi’s lawyer, Robert Campbell, who is also a Delta councillor.

A letter contained in an affidavit submitted by the city indicates the importance of co-operation from Victoria in bringing order back to the neighbourhood.

“We must ensure that the evidence is there to prove that the occupancy of each of the dwelling houses is that of a lodging house,” Howieson writes in a Feb. 20 letter to Ian Stewart, litigation analyst with the Ministry of Social Development and Social Innovation.

“If we do not have the evidence from the ministry, we shall be unable to meet that burden.”

In a March 3, 2015 email to Howieson, Stewart refuses to furnish the city with an affidavit.

“It is our understanding that providing this information to you in the form and manner requested would not be authorized by law,” Stewart writes.

None of the claims made in the court documents have been proven in court.

▶ CITY’S BATTLE OVER HOMES LANDS IN COURT ▶ “I’m afraid. I’m scared for my life.”

ELDERLY NORTH SURREY RESIDENT

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Conditions in the neighbourhood are only getting worse, the man who spoke to The Leader says.

“We are living in constant fear.

Neighbours are barricading their doors when they sleep. I can’t go out during the day, these people

steal everything they can get their hands on.”

Surrey Bylaw Manager Jas Rehal says the city has a few homes like these “popping up” from time to time.

He notes the North Surrey trio of homes – on 110 Avenue, 142 Street and Hansen Road – is the worst the city has had to deal with to date.

All efforts to gain compliance from the owners have failed, he says, so the case is going to court.

In the meantime, neighbours remain barricaded in their homes, many now outfitted with new alarms and video cameras.

“I’m afraid, I’m scared for my life,” the area resident says tearfully.

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▶ BUSINESSES NOT COOPERATING from page 1

Some of the businesses in the area are believed to have video surveillance, but are not co-operating with police, so warrants are required to obtain the evidence.

Police would not identify those businesses.

Then on Friday, June 13, two men were shot at a home in the 5700-block of 152 Street. While the home is known to police, the shooting is not believed to be linked to the turf war.

The next day, two more men were injured in gunfire that erupted in the 18600-block of Highway 10.

Both men suffered non-life threatening injuries.

That shooting is believed to be connected to the turf war over the dial-a-dope operation.

Police say that for a long time, one group had a stronghold on a large area of the dial-for-drugs business.

Since March, a new group has tried to hone in on the business, sparking the violence.

The gun violence brings to 18 the number of shooting incidents related to the drug war since March.

Police are still looking for the silver Pontiac Vibe last seen fleeing from the area westbound on Highway 10 immediately after the shooting on Saturday.

Police have seized the light-coloured SUV thought to be connected to the shooting and are

obtaining a warrant to gather evidence from inside.

Ravinder Samra, 20, was a victim of a shooting early in this ongoing conflict, and was shot again on Saturday night.

Samra remains uncooperative with police, which Surrey Mayor Linda Hepner says is extremely frustrating.

She wants changes to B.C.’s civil forfeiture legislation, making it possible for the government to seize assets of uncooperative people to pay for their hospital care.

“Is there any opportunity under the Civil Forfeiture Act to change it, that they can pay back, to you and to me, the costs of their unnecessary care given what’s going on right now?” Hepner said. “They should be paying back the costs, or their families should be paying back the costs.”

Despite the shootings, Hepner stands by her ongoing claim that Surrey is safe.

“I consider this city safe, but I consider this issue top of mind for every politician and police officer,” Hepner said. “I’m going to stick with my ‘safe city,’ but a safe city in desperate need of solving this intolerable issue.”

Anyone with information on any of the shootings is asked to call special tip line at 604915-6566 or, if you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.

Three men shot in Langley are from Surrey Shots rang out in a quiet Langley neighbourhood last week, leaving three Surrey men injured – one sent to hospital in grave condition.

Around 2:30 a.m. June 11, Langley RCMP received calls about shots being fired at a home in the 2500-block of 204 Street.

When they arrived, they found three men had been shot.

One man remains in hospital with life-threatening injuries.

The other two suffered less-serious injuries. One has already been released from hospital.

All three men are from Surrey, known to police and are not residents of the home where the shots were fired. Two men are 22 years old and one is 29, said police.

“These two men have not been overly cooperative with police,” said Langley RCMP Cpl. Holly Largy.

Police have no suspects and little information to go on. It’s unclear if the shooting is tied to the recent drug turf war shootings in Surrey and North Delta.

Police wouldn’t confirm whether a marijuana grow-op was found inside the home.

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Better safe than sorry They’re damned if they do, and damned if they don’t.

Police response to a 911 call in South Surrey in the middle of the day last Wednesday has been termed overkill by some, particularly since the call, reporting a violent domestic incident, turned out to be a prank.

To most, the sight of RCMP members armed with assault rifles, a tactical armoured vehicle, a canine squad – and about a dozen other vehicles – swarming a quiet Surrey neighbourhood is disturbing.

As an image of the increasing militarization of our police forces, it makes us long for some kinder, gentler past where the idea of massed police response and lockdowns of schools – both H.T. Thrift Elementary and Semiahmoo Secondary took that preventative measure at the request of the RCMP – were virtually

unknown; when the most likely first responder was a solitary beat officer, or a single squad car.

But, given the times in which we live, what would we have the police do?

Numerous incidents of murders and standoffs between shooters and police in domestic cases – even over the last year – have heightened our awareness of the volatility of such situations.

It’s been a sad fact of life, ever since the formation of modern police forces, that responders, no matter how brave or well-trained, never know what they’re walking into.

And domestic situations have been among the deadliest, even in the kinder, gentler past we like to imagine. (It’s close to 100 years ago that a Vancouver chief constable was killed while

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attempting, courageously, to confront an armed and dangerous man barricaded in an apartment with his spouse.)

It’s easy to decry heavily armed officers surrounding a home containing only one confused and alarmed resident. But, had the situation been a genuine one – a murder, say, committed by a distraught, desperate, armed individual – what would have been the outcome of sending only one or two patrol officers to knock on the door? It’s possible we would have been reporting a tragedy in which two or three or more had died.

When the safety of our residents, our children, our officers – even the life of an apparent perpetrator – are at stake, it’s better to be there with too much, too soon, than be there with too little, too late.

We need more mental health help for kids GUEST VIEW ▼ Andrew Holota

Five-year-old Adam pushed his way into a line-up of kids. Rebuked by a nearby mother for his intrusion, he stuck out his tongue and ran off.

The irked woman spat a remark at Adam’s mom, Amanda.

“Your son is a monster.”

Just another painful moment in a lifetime of struggle for a parent of a young child with a mental disorder.

One more sharp reminder for Amanda that the monster is not her son; it is the depth of mental health issues among B.C.’s children and youth, and the lack of help.

Adam is among an estimated 80,000 kids in this province who experience some sort of mental disorder.

Of those, more than 50,000 do not get specialized assistance. Many don’t even get a diagnosis.

If those statistics seem staggering, so is the government response to the issue.

In the past seven years, Children and Youth Mental Health (CYMH) spending rose by a paltry $4 million. Of the total provincial budget, CYMH comprises 0.2 per cent.

In that period, the number of front-line

CYMH psychologists dropped from 37 to 33. Front-line nurses went from 59 to 42, although the number of supervising nurses crept from seven to 10.

What has ballooned in the past seven years, though, is the legion of children needing specialized diagnosis and treatment.

Perhaps it’s a greater awareness on the part of parents that some child behaviours are indicators something is seriously amiss.

Likely, it’s also identification by teachers better equipped to recognize mental disorders, and who make referrals or requests for special needs assistance in the classroom.

Whatever the factors, there can be no doubt that government services fall appallingly short of dealing with children’s mental health issues.

There’s no shortage of professional reports and expert voices that support that statement – among them B.C.’s Representative for Children and Youth, Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond, who has repeatedly identified the CYMH system as failing.

For much of society, it all falls into the category of too bad, but it’s

“their problem.”

Yet, like so many of social ills, it is really everyone’s problem.

Why? Children with mental disorders who go undiagnosed and untreated don’t get better on their own. Mental health issues rarely go away with age.

In fact, they usually worsen.

And that makes government inaction and anemic funding response a financial fallacy and a social crime.

Providing specialized services to mentally ill children is expensive, yes. The cost of failing to treat is far greater.

In classrooms, special needs kids divert teachers’ time and attention from other students. That can affect the quality of education for the entire class.

Intervention and treatment for any human ailment is virtually always easier and less expensive earlier rather than later. Certainly that must be so for mental health.

As the teen years progress, so does the potential for mental disorders to become exacerbated by peer pressures, exposure

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to drugs and alcohol, and frustration with social identity and acceptance, to name just a few of the increasingly complex factors.

Young adults are less inclined to maintain consistent counselling sessions.

When mental health problems begin to manifest in a larger context, the potential for severe situations also increases.

Homelessness would be one.

Many of the people living on the street and under bridges in this city suffer from mental illness. Likely they did as children as well.

Criminal activity would be another.

Homelessness is mundane compared to the cost of crime in terms of enforcement, justice and incarceration.

And then there’s the potential of violence, which can carry a price beyond value.

It brings new meaning to the expression, “pity the children.”

Andrew Holota is the editor of The Abbotsford News, a sister paper to The Leader.

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Regular bridge users will pay through the nose, through nasty tolls, along with increased fuel and maintenance costs due to the height and steepness of the bridge. Not only that, users will suffer congestion through all the accidents and breakdowns on this new bridge, which similarly plague the steep Alex Fraser Bridge (among the top 10 worst crash sites in the Lower Mainland in 2013), only worse as the Massey bridge will be higher above the water.

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Soft soil, 1,000 feet of it, is a huge issue. Sure, in an earthquake the Massey tunnel may suffer some damage, but even if one of the main footings of the bridge were to suffer damage (from liquefaction), the repair bill will be massive â&#x20AC;&#x201C; if the bridge survives at all. This bridge is a

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Another EA said while there are seven EAs at her school this year, four are slated to leave at the end of June.

“We will have the same amount of students with same needs but with the cuts we now have 4 positions lost,” wrote a third EA in an online response to The Leader’s story.

“Some students requiring a full 30 hours a week due to health or behavior concerns were cut to 8 hours a week.

This means less EAs to support our kids in need.”

Last week, Deputy School Supt. Rick Ryan said district-wide, EA hours are not only being maintained, but increased for the 2015-16 school year, as there are plans to hire 35 more assistants.

He said EA hours received by principals to date may be inaccurate due to a problem with the provincial government’s student information system that has eliminated the Grade 7s leaving a school, but isn’t counting incoming kindergarten students with special education designations. (The province is currently in transition from BCeSIS to MyEd). That means there are about 5,000 EA hours that have yet to be doled out to Surrey elementary schools.

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they’re seeing exactly how many hours are allocated to individual students – even though those hours can be shifted and used however and wherever a principal deems necessary.

“It’s a structural change and in the newness of it, it requires further communication with our administrators, and with the public, clearly,” Ryan said.

Ryan acknowledged EA positions may well be lost at some schools, but said others will be gaining EA hours.

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“The position may go away, but it will materialize somewhere else,” he said, noting a posting meeting for EAs is being held next week. “I would be almost certain they would be recalled.”

In the meantime, some parents, it seems, are still hearing their children’s assistance may be reduced.

“I was told by the principal that my son’s hours were no longer in place for next year,” said the mom of a Grade 3 son with a major health issue.

Another parent said her son with special needs is entering Grade 2 next year and is slated to have his assigned EA hours reduced to eight from the current 20.

Catherine Sereda, director of instruction with the school district, again offered assurances that service to children with special needs in Surrey will not be reduced come fall.

“It’s also a two-part process: the initial allocation and then the opportunity for principals to make the case to us that particular students actually need more energy and time,” Sereda said.

She added that because of such conversations, over the past couple of weeks alone, the district has recalled 87 EAs and placed them in schools.

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He said the government’s dried-only restriction was unreasonable.

“It forced people to choose between a legal but inadequate treatment and an illegal but more effective one.”

Conroy is optimistic the Supreme Court’s ruling will also guide another pending case in which medical marijuana patients have argued before a Federal Court judge that they should be allowed to continue growing their own pot at home, instead of buying only from new commercial producers au-

thorized by Ottawa. ruling will also In that case as allow commercial well, Conroy and producers to start co-counsel Kirk offering cannabis Tousaw argued edibles and topicals, similar constiturather than just tional rights are in dried pot. play – that medical The Supreme marijuana users are Court did not give deprived reasonable the federal governaccess if they can’t ment time to pass afford to buy from new regulations commercial producand instead issued ers and that they an immediate order The Supreme Court has ruled medical marijuana patients then risk jail if they that the old restrichave a right to use cannabis in forms other than dried bud. grow it themselves tion was no longer FILE PHOTO or buy on the black in force. market.

It’s not yet clear That trial took how Ottawa will rehas reserved decision. place this spring and the judge spond, but it could regulate pot Conroy predicts Thursday’s

derivatives through a different mechanism.

Federal Health Minister Rona Ambrose told reporters marijuana is not an approved medicine and criticized the ruling for contributing to the normalization of marijuana use.

“I’m outraged by the message that judges are sending that they think that they can approve a drug into a medicine without clear medical scientific evidence and without safety reviews,” Ambrose said.

She cited 36 cases of people being hospitalized after becoming ill from ingesting marijuana edibles at Vancouver’s recent 4/20 pot celebration.

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B.C. adds $10M to cut surgery wait times ▶ MORE USE OF PRIVATE CLINICS EYED, BUT NOT YET IN FRASER HEALTH JEFF NAGEL

Patients who have endured excessive waits for surgery may get into the operating room faster this summer.

The province is injecting $10 million into the system to perform an extra 1,000 surgeries province-wide in an effort to reduce wait times.

The extra money will be targeted for patients who have waited longer than 40 weeks for surgery, Health Minister Terry Lake said Monday.

Orthopedic surgeries, cataracts, hernias, plastic surgeries and ear, nose and throat procedures will be eligible for accelerated treatment.

Lake said the money will open up extra operating room time in hospitals across the province, and in some cases it will be used to contract private clinics to perform extra day surgeries.

“Patients want to have their surgeries done,” Lake told reporters.

“If the quality is there and if it reduces wait lists and it’s paid for and administered by the public system, I think British Columbians would agree with that approach.”

Just one per cent of surgeries in B.C. were performed by private clinics using public funds in 2013.

It’s not yet clear how much that might increase and it will vary depending on the region.

A spokesperson said Fraser Health so far has no intention of contracting out to private clinics and expects to provide 500 extra surgeries through its own hospitals this summer.

Island Health said in April it’s seeking a private clinic operator to provide up to 4,000 day surgeries a year, or about 10 per cent of the region’s annual total.

Further cash infusions for surgery increases are expected in the fall and early next year.

Along with the promised shortterm relief, the province is also pursuing longer-range measures to make the surgical system more

efficient.

Many family doctors often refer to the same heavily booked surgeon due to reputation or preference, while other surgeons are sometimes idle.

Lake said one alternative may be to instead shift to a pool of surgeons where patients get assigned to the first one available.

Similarly, patients who face a long wait to get into their local hospital may be urged to instead get their surgery performed at another hospital an hour or so down the road where OR time is going unused.

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Clinics may be hired for more than day surgery ▶ OVERNIGHT STAYS TO CREATE PRIVATE HOSPITALS: NDP JEFF NAGEL

The province may let contracted private clinics keep patients overnight for as long as three days so they can take on more complex surgeries than the day procedures they’ve so far been permitted to perform.

That possibility is mentioned in a health ministry discussion paper of potential surgical reforms that’s gone out for stakeholder comment.

“Improved access to surgical services may include performing select surgical procedures which have length of stay up to three days, in private surgery centres using

public funds,” the paper says, adding the change would require amending the Hospital Act. B.C. Health Minister Terry Lake announced an extra $10 million Monday to perform more day surgeries this summer – some through private clinics using public funds – in order to cut wait times.

But NDP health critic Judy Darcy said letting private surgery clinics go beyond day surgery to multi-day stays would be tantamount to turning them into full-fledged “private hospitals.”

Private surgery clinics so far perform barely one per cent of government-funded procedures in B.C. when public operating rooms aren’t available.

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“Health professionals are in short supply – anaethesiologists, specialty nurses – and if we drain them out of the public system into the private system we effectively become captive to private for-profit clinics,” Darcy said.

She called the proposal a “game changer” that has been quietly advanced under the guise of a short-term “Bandaid” to cut waits.

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But the Vancouver Island and and Vancouver Coastal health authorities have indicated they expect to make some extra use of private surgeons.

Health Minister Terry Lake was unavailable for an interview.

The ministry instead issued a statement defending extended private clinic stays as a successful method of handling more hernia surgeries in Toronto.

“This is just one option that is on the table for consideration,” it said. “Not all of these will be implemented.”

The policy paper indicates the main reason that about one in six hospital operating rooms are closed at any time is lack of funding, while staff shortages and lack of demand are also responsible in some cases.

The ministry says it’s working to increase training for specialist nurses and support recruitment and retention of key specialists, including anaethesiologists.

Doctors of B.C. president Dr. Bill Cavers said health watchdogs are right to be wary of the potential to drain staff from the public system, but said the association believes some increased use of private surgery clinics “can be a good idea” as long as it’s publicly administered and funded, and quality and safety standards are upheld.

Demand on hospitals can vary due to flu season or a backlog of patients waiting for a particular procedure, he said.

“We feel that utilizing different avenues of access to care can improve the overall efficiency of the system,” Cavers said.

“We have surgeons right now who can’t get enough operating room time.”

He said he doesn’t foresee large numbers of clinics opening to the extent that they might cause problems for the public system.

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Fun is definitely the best word to describe the John Welsh Band! The Missionbased group has an eclectic style, inspired by cultures across the world. The result is â&#x20AC;&#x153;an upbeat mix of folk rock, Latin and Reggae,â&#x20AC;? explains lead musician John Welsh. This diversity makes them an ideal band to play at Surrey Fest, a celebration of the multicultural wonders of Surrey.

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While based at the Giggle Dam Theatre in Port Coquitlam, the band spends time in the Surrey area. One member, Brad Lovell, feels that Surrey gave him an amazing start as a young musician playing at several local clubs and bars.

The band formed a few years ago when several of the talented performers of the Giggle Dam came together.

Performing together musically was an easy transition for the closeknit group. They often spend their time off together, and have become a family.

There are even two married couples within the group.

The bandmates support each otherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dreams, both within the group and in their outside endeavors.

In 2008, a former member and one of Surreyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own, Elicia Mackenzie, won the televised competition â&#x20AC;&#x153;How do you Solve a Problem like Maria.â&#x20AC;? Other members are currently studying to combine their love for music

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and passion for helping others as musical therapists.

Each band member has a personal connection to music, and feels incredibly lucky to be able to do what they love. At the Giggle Dam Theatre, they witness the incredible impact that a fun show can bring to someoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life. For the hour long performance at Surrey Fest, That DAM Band wants the audience to relax and enjoy the lively entertainment.

When on stage, the bandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ultimate goal is to make the act fun for everyone.

This does not come at the expense of a quality performance. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Good music is good musicâ&#x20AC;?, Brad simply states for us.

Will Stroetâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lifetime love of playing music and his education at the University of British Columbia in teaching have fuelled his passion for playing childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s music.

He began playing for kids during his time studying at UBC, and would often write songs for his fellow student teachers and the children at his practicum school.

His original plan had been to become an elementary school teacher. He taught French immersion music for five years at a school in Vancouver before making the leap to becoming a full-time musician. He has always been drawn to the stage and as he passionately put it, â&#x20AC;&#x153;the rest is historyâ&#x20AC;?.

He is often described as the newer generationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fred Penner, and is featured on Kidâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s CBC television across the country in his own musical segment titled â&#x20AC;&#x153;Willâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Jamsâ&#x20AC;? every weekday morning.

Stroet and the Backyard Band put on an energetic performance, and often have the whole audience on their feet singing and dancing. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our show always gets the kids and their families up on their feet and movingâ&#x20AC;?, Stroet said.

When asked where he finds musical inspiration he replied â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had the honour of performing at festivals with Fred [Penner] and heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a

major inspiration for what I doâ&#x20AC;?.

Stroetâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s favourite places in Surrey are the Bill Reid Millennium Amphitheatre where heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s performed a couple of times at Surrey Canada Day festivities as well as the City Centre Library. On his time off, Stroet enjoys playing Friday night floor hockey with his friends, playing with his kids, cycling, cooking, reading, hiking, and even doing a crossword puzzle or two.

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Thank You A Special Thank you to Amanda Rachmat Who is emceeing and managing the Prospera Family Stage.

The Whalley Community Association would like to thank the many people involved in the festival – it is their contributions that make this event a success.

• The planning committee: Tracy Attieh, Jane-Anne Anderson, Shelly Baxter, Roger Bose, Alan Champion, Tracey Gravel, Vivian Li, Laura Lopez, Lucie Matich, Paula Milbradt, Penny Priddy, Cara Schulz, Josh Waltman and Simon Wong who spent months organizing the event. Special thanks to DSBIA student intern Maggie Quinn for all her hard work.

• The volunteers who help on the day of the festival to ensure everything runs smoothly. We would especially like to thank the “Red Shirt” volunteers from the Phoenix Drug and Alcohol Centre and the City of Surrey Volunteers.

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Thank-you for showing your support to our community. Working together makes our community stronger.

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• The City of Surrey staff members who assist during the planning process and up to the clean-up on event day.

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▶ SOARING DEMAND FOR SOME PROCEDURES from page 13

Lake pointed to soaring demand for procedures such as hip replacements over the last 15 years as patients realize what recent medical advancements now offer them.

Each year there are more seniors who are typically living longer lives.

“We know these surgeries are becoming the expectation for people who want to live a good quality of life and that is the demand we want to meet.”

More than 50 of the province’s nearly 300 operating rooms are not regularly staffed, according to a health ministry discussion paper on surgical reform.

It said operating rooms are generally idle because health authorities have insufficient funds to run

them, but in some cases they’re shuttered because of a lack of specialized staff such as anaesthestists or insufficient local demand.

According to the provincial surgical wait time website, the typical patient is waiting 45 weeks for knee replacement surgery and up to 10 per cent of them wait 77 weeks or longer. B.C.’s target is to complete knee surgeries within 26 weeks.

Fraser Health engineered its own surgery surge earlier this year, reallocating a budget surplus to perform seven per cent more surgeries to reduce wait lists.

It’s not yet known if Fraser will be charged financial penalties under the province’s pay-for-performance system for several hundred surgery waits that in late 2014 threatened to extend longer than a year.

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w w w. s u r r e y n a t u r o p a t h . c o m Proposal to Discharge a Land Use Contract Land Use Contract Discharge Bylaw No. 7444 for 11112 81A Avenue (File: LU007469) PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that at the Regular MeeƟng of Council to be held on Monday, JUNE 22, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. at the Municipal Hall, 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Delta, B.C., the Municipal Council of The CorporaƟon of Delta will consider third reading and Įnal consideraƟon and adopƟon of “Delta (Sall – LU007469) Land Use Contract Discharge Bylaw No. 7444, 2015” which relates to the property at 11112 81A Avenue as shown outlined in bold and marked “Subject Property” on the map below.

The provincial government will not appeal the B.C. Review Board’s decision to grant escorted day trips to Allan Schoenborn, who was found not criminally responsible for killing his three children in a 2008 psychiatric episode.

Attorney General Suzanne Anton said prosecutors with the Criminal Justice Branch concluded the province had no likelihood of meeting the legal requirements for an appeal.

“I am confident they have reviewed all possible avenues for appeal,” Anton said. “None of us are terribly happy about this.”

Darcie Clark, the slain children’s mother, accused the province of paying victims “lip service” but not backing that up with action.

“We thought the B.C.

will move ahead with his threats against me, because as he has said, I am “unfinished business.”

Escorted day trips would be at the discretion of the director of Colony Farm psychiatric hospital in Coquitlam.

The review board’s approval does not necessarily mean Schoenborn will leave the facility.

Premier retreats on bridge yoga Premier Christy Clark has cancelled her plan to close Vancouver’s Burrard Bridge to mark the International Day of Yoga after a public backlash prompted major sponsors to back out.

Lululemon, YYoga and Altagas withdrew Friday and the premier soon followed suit after con-

tinued criticism of the bridge closure, which was to cost $150,000.

The optics had grown worse as some first nations leaders planned to protest the June 21 Om The Bridge event for inappropriately coinciding with National Aboriginal Day. “Unfortunately, the focus of the proposed Burrard Street Bridge event has drifted towards politics – getting in the way of the spirit of community and inner reflection,” Clark said.

“It was for that reason, I decided not to participate.”

Vancouver councillors had said Clark pushed the plan to stage the event on the closed bridge. Vancouver’s mayor had refused to participate in the announcement or the event.

Lululemon organizers apologized and said they’d look for another venue.

“Downward dogs with a few thousand of our closest friends seemed

The purpose of this bylaw is to authorize Council to discharge Land Use Contract S.A. No 2954 from the subject property to reveal the underlying RS1 Single Family ResidenƟal Zone, in order to permit construcƟon of a new single family house with an in-ground basement and secondary suite on the subject property.

Pursuant to SecƟon 890(4) of the Local Government Act and Council’s resoluƟon on June 1, 2015, there will not be a Public Hearing for this bylaw.

Website: www.delta.ca June 1, 2015 Regular Council MeeƟng Agenda Item E.01.

AND TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the bylaw, detailed maps and other relevant informaƟon and regulaƟon may be inspected at the oĸce of the Community Planning and Development Department, 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Delta, B.C., (604-946-3380) Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, between 8:30 a.m. and 4:45 p.m., and Thursday between 8:30 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. from June 12, 2015 to June 22, 2015 exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays and statutory holidays.

Interested residents have the opportunity to provide wriƩen comments regarding the applicaƟon at this Ɵme. Comments are to be received on or before 12:00 noon, Monday, June 22, 2015. Comments should be referred to: Mayor and Council The CorporaƟon of Delta 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Delta, BC V4K 3E2 Fax: 604-946-3390 Email: mayor-council@delta.ca

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like the perfect way to celebrate International Day of Yoga. Until it wasn’t,” the yogawear maker said in a statement that promised to take a “deep cleansing breath” and reimagine an improved celebration of yoga. “Thanks for your understanding.

Namaste.”

Youth in care to get education fund Children who grow up in government care without parents setting aside a college fund are being promised a new potential source of aid for their education.

The province is putting $250,000 into the newly created Learning Fund for Young Adults (LFYA), which will be available to youth born in 2007 or later once they turn 17, provided they’ve spent at least a year in government care.

Disbursements for post-secondary education or vocational training would start in 2024.

LFYA is to be an alternative to the existing BC Training and Education Savings Grant, which wasn’t available to many youth in care because it required them to have a Registered Education Savings Plan.

The province is also transferring $1.5 million into LFYA from the BCTES program account and $500,000 a year in subsequent years. That’s equivalent to $1,200 for each eligible child or youth in care.

The new fund is administered by the Victoria Foundation.

Other government programs offer help with tuition and other costs for former youth in care, who may also be eligible for tuition waivers now offered at many post-secondary institutions.

The province launched a new website agedout. com to provide help with life skills for youth who are about to turn 19 and age out of government assistance.

‘Left lane hog’ rule kicks in

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Highway drivers who hog the left lane and hold up faster traffic without a good reason now face potential $167 fines, with three penalty points.

The clarified regulation took effect June 12 and requires drivers to stay right on routes continued on page 20

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Remove gender from birth certificates, B.C. urged ▶ SEX ASSIGNMENT ERRORS CAUSE GRIEF: HUMAN RIGHTS COMPLAINT JEFF NAGEL

Gender identity should be removed from birth certificates, according to a complaint filed with the B.C. Human Rights Tribunal on behalf of nine intersex or transgender people.

Morgane Oger, a transgender woman and chair of the Trans Alliance Society, says the forced assignment of gender identity at birth – quickly decided

by a doctor inspecting the genitals – discriminates against intersex, trans and other gender non-conforming residents whose assigned gender turns out to be inaccurate or who don’t fully identify as one sex or the other.

A statement issued by the society says misidentified children “suffer grief when they go to school, humiliation when they apply for a driver’s licence and discrimination and danger in every circumstance where someone wants them to ‘prove’ their gender.”

Oger argues there is

no valid reason to put gender on birth certificates, adding there are many more sophisticated methods to help identify someone.

“It is indefensible to use a marker which will certainly be wrong, and create havoc for, a predictable number of people.”

Health Minister Terry Lake said B.C. has moved to allow birth certificates to be changed, but removing gender would affect statistics used in medical research.

“We are studying this and looking at other jurisdictions, but we have

to be really careful with foundational identity documents like birth certificates, because we want to make sure that we don’t impair people’s ability to travel internationally,” Lake said.

Transgender advo-

cates elsewhere are also advancing cases seeking to remove gender from passports.

Oger said it’s not acceptable to have a third gender option like “other” because “that puts a target on

the forehead of anyone with that third option recorded.”

Among the complainants is Harriette Cunningham, a Comox girl labeled male at birth who last year succeeded in getting her birth cer-

tificate gender changed to female. In 2013, at the age of 11, she won a Human Rights Tribunal case that led to new provincial legislation making such identification changes easier.

▶ RULES DON’T APPLY IN HOV LANES from page 20

where the speed is more than 80 km/h when other traffic is approaching from behind.

The exceptions in which the left lane is okay is when you’re overtaking and passing another vehicle, leaving the right lane open to allow traffic to merge, preparing for a left hand

turn, or moving left to pass an official vehicle with a flashing light.

The rules do not apply to HOV lanes – the next lane to the right is considered the left-most lane on routes such as Highway 1 in Burnaby.

Another change will allow municipalities to permit motorcycle parking within six metres of intersections with stop signs or signals, so long as sight lines aren’t blocked.

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Metro Vancouver’s garbage incinerator has cut its emissions by 53 per cent since completing a major pollution control upgrade over the past year.

The $7-million retrofit by plant operator Covanta means the plant’s nitrogen oxides emissions now make up 0.4 per cent of the total in the region,

down from 0.8 per cent.

That’s just over one-third of the emissions allowed under the current limit set by the provincial government, according to Metro.

The plant is still awaiting a new operating certificate from the environment ministry – Metro’s application for one was challenged by the Fraser Valley Regional District, which demanded tougher pollution controls and testing.

The waste-to-energy plant is also reporting a major drop in revenue in 2014.

It took in nearly $5.5 million from

selling electricity, but that’s down from $7.4 million in 2013. Power generation was offline for part of the year because of repairs to a failed turbine blade, and a new electricity purchase deal is now in effect with BC Hydro that pays Metro lower prices than before.

Metro officials say the plant remains by far the most cost-effective method of disposing of garbage, compared to using the Vancouver Landfill or trucking it to the Cache Creek Landfill, which the region wants to stop using in favour of a new waste-to-energy plant.

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B.C. beer drinkers are generally paying more for their brew since the provincial government’s liquor pricing reforms took effect in April.

New Democrats released an analysis that shows more than 85 per cent of beer types now cost more than they did in March while less than 10 per cent have gone down in price.

Attorney General Suzanne Anton had predicted there would be no significant price increases with the move to standard wholesale prices and said critics were “beer mongering.”

The typical price increase is not large – about 2.8 per cent – but the price hikes are more likely to hit craft beer lovers than those who quaff beer from big labels like Budweiser and Molson, which are largely unchanged.

Several beers from Victoria’s Driftwood Brewery are up at least seven per cent, as is Delta-brewed Four Winds IPA, and some varieties from Kelowna’s Tree Brewing are up nearly 17 per cent.

More than 200 varieties of beer are up at least five per cent since March.

Private stores now pay the same wholesale price as the government liquor stores, which have been allowed to open Sundays and sell cold beer. The system was supposed to create a level playing field for retailers while maintaining the government’s total revenue at $1 billion a year from the wholesale liquor mark-up.

Craft beer fans fear higher prices will hurt their booming industry.

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Workplace LINC students from left Archana Srivastava, Hsang Jin (Jim) Gong, Cedric Paliadino and Shanta Poutel-Pandey are working to improve their English language skills in order to improve their employment options in Canada. EVAN SEAL

‘We not only need Canada, Canada needs us’ ▶ WORKPLACE LINC PROGRAM HELPS NEW IMMIGRANTS LEARN VALUABLE LANGUAGE AND CULTURAL SKILLS EVAN SEAL

Uprooting your family and moving to Canada can be a frightening experience for many, but for students enrolled in the Workplace LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers) program at Douglas College in Surrey, the chance for a bright future is worth the leap.

In a small classroom at the college – located at 10060 King George Blvd. – 18 students from all over the world work to not only improve their English skills, but are also learning

▶ “We figure out what they want to do and help them find the skills to get there... but before they can upgrade they need to improve their English skills first. That’s the first step.”

MARY DANIEL

about Canadian culture and customs in an attempt to find employment.

“We have engineers, accountants, nurses, doctors, you name it,” said program coordinator Mary Daniel.

“They often need to upgrade not only their language skills, but their knowledge about our laws or how to act at work. Many just need direction.”

Many new immigrants who come to Canada are told the skills or education they have attained in their home country do not meet Canadian standards. However the most significant stumbling block is usually language proficiency and that is where the LINC program comes in.

“We figure out what they want to do and help them find the skills to get there,” said Daniel.

“But before they can upgrade they need to improve their English skill first. That’s the first step.”

Before enrolling in the LINC program, all new immigrants must first visit the Surrey Language Assessment Centre in Newton where they will be given a series of tests to determine English language proficiency and assigned a starting level.

A minimum level of five is needed to enroll in the Workplace LINC program.

Cedric Paliadino arrived in Surrey from Nicaragua with his family in 2014. The civil engineer travelled through the United States by bus, arriving at the Douglas border crossing where he applied for refugee status.

“I am not political, but the Sandinista

government took over my company,” said the 45-year-old father of three. “I worked in the oil industry, but I lose many things.”

Paliadino believes Canada is a place where his family has a chance to thrive.

“I have turned the page in my life,” he said, his voice breaking with emotion.

“I feel I can start at the bottom and people will see my skill and I will advance. This is the key for my future and my family’s future.”

For Archana Srivstava, 46, the LINC program is providing her with the needed training to find work.

The certified biology and chemistry teacher from India came to Canada with her husband looking for a better life for her son.

She feels the lessons in English will help her find work in the office administration field.

In order to graduate from the Workplace LINC Mary Daniel program, students must complete a series of assessment tests after completing approximately 400 hours of classroom work, which can take up to five months depending on the student.

After completing the LINC program, many students go on to further training and because they are all professionals. Virtually all students will find work or open their own businesses, said Daniel.

Public Health Research Officer Shanta Poudel-Pandey, 29, and Hsang Jin (Jim) Gong, 43, also arrived in Canada with similar goals for themselves and their children.

Gong, a network adminstrator in China, quickly realized his communication skills were the key to finding work in Canada.

“At first I was afraid to communicate with Canadians because my English is poor, like speaking on the phone to customer service,” he said.

“But now I feel more confident. They teach speaking and listening, the most important things, and Canadian culture.”

Canada was a dream for Poutel-Shandey, who arrived in Canada with her husband and son from Nepal.

“It was my dream to come here since I was a little girl,” she said, and the LINC program has forced her out of her comfort zone.

“If we stay home we will only get frustrated and think about our home country,” she said.

“I believe if the people are strong, the country will be strong; we not only need Canada, Canada needs us.”

For more information about the Workplace LINC program or other new immigrant language services offered in Surrey go to http://www.surrey.ca/ community/3622.aspx

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N OT I C E O F P U B L I C M E E T I N G

Public Information Meeting East Fraser Heights Land Use Concept Plan The public is invited to attend an Open House on Thursday, June 25th, 2015 regarding the East Fraser Heights area of Surrey. This Open House will provide residents, owners, and other interested parties with an opportunity to comment on the development of a land use concept plan in the East Fraser Heights neighbourhood. The purpose of this first meeting is to: • provide background on why there is a plan being done in the area; • introduce the City’s planning team, and discuss how the planning process will take place; • provide initial results of an environmental study recently conducted in the area; and • allow comments and suggestions about a future Land Use Concept Plan.

Members of City staff and consultants will be on hand to answer questions during the evening.

City Staff will give a brief presentation at approximately 6:00 pm. Feedback from the Open House will be considered and documented before returning to the public for comment on a draft land use concept plan in the Fall of 2015.

The open house will be held on: Date: Time:

Thursday, June 25th, 2015 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

(Presentation at 6:00 p.m.)

Place: Fraser Heights Recreation Centre, 10588 160 Street, Surrey If you have any questions or comments, please phone Markus Kischnick, Planner, at 604-591-4485 or email mkischnick@surrey.ca.

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The significant value of trees Studies show that hospital patients recover more quickly when looking at trees through a window compared with streetscapes or blank walls.

Children with hyperactivity and seniors with dementia experience greater calm ANNE MURRAY in natural surroundings.

Neighbourhoods with trees, As I sat down to write this parks, and gardens encourage column, I was distracted by a hummingbird dive-bombing a walking and other recreation which benefit overall fitness dragonfly in our garden. and health.

Drawn outside to Trees are essential watch, I relaxed for a in making the Earth while in the shade of a inhabitable, absorbing tree, enjoying the dapcarbon dioxide from pled sunlight. the air and releasA robin sang meloding oxygen for us to ically nearby and a breathe. Their absorpred-breasted nuthatch tion of carbon dioxide gave its scratchy call as is important in mitiit inched up the bark BY THE gating climate change. of a cedar tree. Distant Trees absorb air BAY traffic and airplane pollutants, dust and sounds were muted. ▼ grime, and take up I am fortunate to live rainwater from the Anne in a neighbourhood ground, preventing run Murray which still has many off and flooding, and large conifers and landstabilizing bluffs and scaped yards, where slopes. birds sing and native Biodiversity is greater where bees and butterflies forage there are native trees which among the flowers. foster specific animal, plant Trees and natural landscapes have many benefits for and fungal associations.

Western redcedars have an humans far beyond resource iconic place in First Nations values. Had I undergone a history and traditions, used medical procedure, my ability for houses, boats, clothes, to sit in such a garden could have been critical to recovery. and fishing nets. Massive

▶ NATURAL LANDSCAPING RESULTS IN NUMEROUS HEALTH BENEFITS

Douglas-fir could live for over a thousand years and grow over 100 metres tall. Some local trees, like the 30-metre American elm in Memorial Park in Ladner, have been designated as Heritage Trees, and more are worthy of that title.

In the eagerness to maximize house sizes and profits, many new and infill developments occupy the whole extent of a lot, leaving no room for trees or landscaping. This disregards the many studies which show suburbs with natural landscaping have higher property values. Trees make a neighbourhood a more desirable place to live.

In consideration of tree protection, Delta Municipality has just instituted an Urban Reforestation Project aimed at compensating felled trees with new plantings and revised their Tree Protection Bylaw. Perhaps land owners will also consider keeping mature trees, not cutting them.

Anne Murray is a local naturalist and writer. Her books on Delta’s natural and ecological history, A Nature Guide to Boundary Bay and Tracing Our Past, a Heritage Guide to Boundary Bay, are available in local stores or from natureguidesbc.com. She blogs at natureguidesbc.wordpress.com

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Public Hearing – June 23, 2015 The Municipal Council of The CorporaƟon of Delta will hold a Public Hearing, in accordance with the Local Government Act, to consider the following proposed project and related applicaƟon.

Date: Tuesday, June 23, 2015 Time: 7:00 p.m.

Place: Council Chamber, Delta Municipal Hall 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Delta, BC V4K 3E2 A Council meeƟng is scheduled to immediately follow this Public Hearing in the event Council wishes to give further consideraƟon to the project at that Ɵme.

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Any persons who believe that their interest in property will be aīected by the proposed project shall be given an opportunity to be heard at the Public Hearing on maƩers contained in the bylaw and/or proposed by the applicaƟon.

Should you have any concerns or comments you wish to communicate to Council in advance of the Public Hearing, you can write to: Mayor and Council, The CorporaƟon of Delta 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Delta, BC V4K 3E2 Fax: 604-946-3390 Email: mayor-council@delta.ca Correspondence addressed to Mayor and Council will form part of the public record for this Public Hearing.

To be considered, correspondence must be received by the Oĸce of the Municipal Clerk no later than 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 23, 2015.

Project No. 1: ApplicaƟon for Rezoning and Heritage AlteraƟon Permit (File No. LU007277) LocaƟon: 4840 48 Avenue as shown outlined in bold on MAP NO. 1 Applicant: T.E. Andres Home Building Ltd. Telephone: 604-946-8876 Proposal: ApplicaƟon for Rezoning and Heritage AlteraƟon Permit in order to permit subdivision of the subject property into Įve bare land strata lots with the exisƟng Niemetz Residence being relocated, restored and protected on proposed Lot 2, and new single family dwellings to be constructed on proposed Lots 1, 3, 4 and 5.

“Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” Amendment Bylaw No. 7431 To amend “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” by rezoning the subject property from RM1 MulƟple Family (Duplex) ResidenƟal to MAP NO. 1 Comprehensive Development Zone No. 452, to FILE NO. LU007277 permit the subdivision and development of Įve bare land strata lots.

Heritage AlteraƟon Permit LU007277 To regulate the relocaƟon, preservaƟon and restoraƟon of the Niemetz Residence to proposed Lot 2 and the construcƟon of the new buildings on proposed Lots 1, 3, 4 and 5.

Staī Contact: Stephanie Johnson – 604-946-3269 Web LocaƟon: June 1, 2015 Regular Council MeeƟng Agenda Item E.02 AddiƟonal InformaƟon AddiƟonal informaƟon, copies of the bylaws, supporƟng staī reports, and any relevant documentaƟon may be inspected unƟl Tuesday, June 23, 2015.

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The Corporation of Delta 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent Delta BC V4K 3E2 (604) 946-4141 www.delta.ca

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Alex Webb drafted by Padres ▶ UBC T-BIRDS PITCHER CHOSEN

BY SAN DIEGO IN MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL DRAFT NICK GREENIZAN

Saturday June 20 11 am – 2 pm Ribbon cutting ceremony at 11 am

Alex Webb could be bound for warmer climes in the not-toodistant future, after the Surrey pitcher was drafted Wednesday by the San Diego Padres.

Webb, a pitcher with the University of British Columbia (UBC) Thunderbirds who played for the White Rock Tritons in the B.C. Premier Baseball League until 2012, was selected in the 36th round.

This past season, Webb – an electrical engineering major at the Point Grey campus – was named an Academic All-American, as well as the NAIA West pitcher of the year.

He finished the season with a win-loss record of 10-3, and had a 2.15 earned-run average.

Webb was chosen four rounds after his teammate, Connor Lillis-White, who was

UBC pitcher Alex Webb, a former White Rock Triton, was selected in the 36th round by the San Diego Padres Wednesday. FILE PHOTO picked in the 32nd round by the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.

The pair were the 19th and 20th players in the history of the UBC program to be drafted by a Major League Baseball (MLB) club.

With one year of college eligibility left, the six-foot-two righthander will have to decide whether to turn

pro with the Padres or stay at UBC for his senior season.

“No matter what (Alex) chooses to do, he has put himself in a great position with all of his hard work, both on the field and in the classroom,” UBC baseball coach Terry McKaig said.

Surrey resident and Tritons general manager Marty Lehn, who has scouted for MLB

teams, says Webb has a bright future.

“Sometimes, I think people get so hung up on what round you were picked, but I don’t think they realize just how many great players are out there – so many talented players don’t get chosen at all,” Lehn said.

“It’s great to see Alex drafted – he has a lot of upside.”

H E R I TAG E S E RV I C E S

Bringing Surrey’s True Stories to Life Heritage Services is pleased to welcome back The Re-enactors for another summer of fun and interactive performances.

Professional actors bring real characters from Surrey’s past to life through song, dance, and story at these Surrey venues and events.

THE RE-ENACTORS 2015 SCHEDULE Saturday, June 20

Surrey Night Market, Cloverdale

Saturday, June 27

Doors Open, Surrey Museum

11:00am–4:00pm

Wednesday, July 1

Seniors’ Strawberry Tea, Cloverdale Rec Centre

11:00am–3:00pm

Saturday, July 4

Pioneer Fair, Historic Stewart Farm

11:00am–3:00pm

Saturday, July 11

Cloverdale Heritage Railway Station

10:30am–2:30pm

Sat/Sun, July 18 & 19

Fusion Festival, Holland Park

11:00am–4:00pm

Thursday, July 23

Music at the Museum

6:00pm–8:30pm

Saturday, July 25

South Surrey Community Festival, South Surrey Rec Centre

11:00am-2:00pm

Saturday, August 15

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Saturday, August 22

Cloverdale Heritage Railway Station

Saturday, September 19

Olde Harvest Fair, Historic Stewart Farm

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Saturday, September 26

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Saturday, October 10

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Firehawks defend provincial badminton championship ▶ SURREY SCHOOL TIES B.C. RECORD IN KAMLOOPS RICK KUPCHUK

While winning their second consecutive B.C. High School Badminton Championship, the Fraser Heights Firehawks tied a provincial record.

The Surrey school compiled a 59-7 wonlost record, the best record for a championship team since the H.J. Cambie Crusaders of Richmond set the standard in 1999.

“This could be the greatest single team performance in provincial badminton history,” said Firehawks head coach Dave Dryden. “The team really came together as one and played exceptionally well.

And with majority of players graduating this year, it was an emotional win for everyone.”

The 16-team tournament, staged May 28-30 in Kamloops, consisted of a round robin with four groups, followed by quarterfinal, semifinal and final matches.

Fraser Heights was dominate in round robin play, blanking the David Thompson Lakers of Invermere and the St. Michael’s University School of Victoria by 11-0 scores. They also defeated the Winston Churchill Bulldogs 10-1.

The playoffs began with an 11-0 victory over the Semiahmoo Totems, and continued with an 8-3 triumph over Steveston-London of Richmond. They then topped St. George’s/ Crofton House 8-3, in the third consecutive provincial championship match between the two rivals. The Vancouver team won in 2013, with the Firehawks taking the title last year.

A key to the victory, noted Dryden, was the success of the female players.

“In the final in 2013 and 2014, we had never taken a girls match,” he said. “This year, we took three.”

Grade 12 players Stella Sto and Alison Wu won a girls doubles match, as did Kitty Qiu and Grade 11 Cindy Chen. Grade 11 Jenna Wong, one of three national team

players in the Fraser Heights group, later won a girls singles match.

“The two girls doubles victories were big upsets, with both matches ending about

a minute apart, and shifting the dynamic of the championship,” said Dryden. “The ending was anti-climatic, unlike the last two years when it came down to the

mixed doubles matches with the score tied 5-5. But it was sweet nonetheless.”

Grade 12 national team member James Ho teamed with Wong to win a mixed

doubles match, with Ho also winning in boy singles. Grade 12s Muen Guo and Isaac Chang combined for a pair of boys doubles victories. Daryl Yang, a Grade 9 student and

national team member, teamed with Ben Hwang for another victory in boys doubles competition.

Other members of the girls team were Grade 10 student

Tracy Chen, and Grade 12s Lily Cheng and Jennifer Yoon.

The boys team also included Grade 10 David Kim and Grade 12s Eric Tsai and Kevin Ma.

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SZABO, Geza (Jerry) April 22, 1934 - June 8, 2015 It is with deep sadness that we announce Geza’s passing in Surrey, B.C., with his wife and daughter at his side.

He is survived by Margit, his wife of 40 years, his only child, Elisabeth (Tibor), 2 grandsons; Eric and Victor, relatives in Hungary and many friends.

A Funeral Service, will take place Thursday, June 18, 2015 at 2 PM, Valley View Funeral Home at the Arbor Chapel, 14660-72 Ave, Surrey, B.C. In Lieu of flowers donations may be made “in memory of Geza (Jerry) Szabo” to the Canadian Cancer Society.

For online condolences visit www.valleyviewsurrey.ca

FINN, Thomas (Tom) On Friday, June 5, 2015, with heavy hearts we said goodbye to a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He will be sadly missed by his wife, Doreen, daughter, Barbara (Dave), granddaughters, Keliegh and Carly (Jason), great-grandson, Jacob, his two brothers, Peter & Jim, sister, Marjorie, and their families in Ontario.

Celebration of Life will be held at 1pm on Friday, June 19th at the Cloverdale Royal Canadian Legion - Branch 6, 17567 - 57th Ave, Cloverdale.

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Please fax resume: 604-574-5773.

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HELP WANTED

Excavator & Backhoe Operator Training. Be employable in 4-6wks. Call 604-546-7600. www.rayway.ca

ESTHETICIANS

The ideal candidate will have to be a strong communicator, well organized, self motivated and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment. The Ability to multitask and meet deadlines are a must. Competitive Base Salary, Commission, Cell and Car Allowance. A car and a valid drivers license is required.

The Leader is part of Black Press, Canada's largest private independent newspaper company with more than 100 community, daily and urban newspapers in B.C., Alberta, Washington State, Ohio and Hawaii.

Send your resume with cover letter by June 30th, 2015.

Shaulene Burkett admanager@surreyleader.com The Surrey Leader #200-5450 152nd Street, Surrey, BC V3S 5J9

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FORKLIFT DRIVER & YARD CLEANER required in Surrey F/T & P/T Fax resume to: 604-930-5066 or email to:

horizonwork@yahoo.ca GREENHOUSE LABOURER SP (Delta) Limited Partnership operation looking for steady, hardworking, energetic individuals that are able to do plant care, harvesting, sorting grading & packaging and general cleanup and workday preparations. The positions advertised are full time permanent positions for all seasons. Job Location 10250 Hornby Dr. Delta, BC V4K3N3 Wage $10.49/hr plus AD&D benefits.

Positions available immediately.

English language not required.

To apply submit resume to: sunjobs2012@gmail.com or by fax to 604-607-7656

Insurance Customer Service Agent Excellent wage, commission and benefit package. Will train, no experience necessary.

Please send resumes to:

info@keyins.com Landscaping Sales & Service Opportunities Up To $400 CASH Daily F/T & P/T Outdoors. Spring / Summer Work. Seeking Honest, Hard Working Staff. www.PropertyStarsJobs.com

MOLLY MAID

HELP WANTED

Duties include overseeing 100+ youth carriers, recruit and hire new carriers, survey old and new delivery areas, monitor carrier performance and follow-up reader delivery concerns. A reliable vehicle is a must.

A vulnerable sector criminal record check is also mandatory. This permanent part-time position is available immediately.

Please forward resume to: Circulation Manager Surrey Distribution Centre Serving: â&#x20AC;˘ Surrey Leader â&#x20AC;˘ Surrey Now â&#x20AC;˘ Cloverdale Reporter #200-5450 152nd Street, Surrey, B.C., V3S 5J9 circmanager@surreyleader.com No phone calls please.

Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

The

Leader

HELP WANTED

Call 604-599-9962 surdelwr@mollymaid.ca

NEED Estheticians with Threading Experience for Busy salon. Able to work weekends & speak English.

Excellent hourly pay, tips. Please Call 604-441-7679.

The Surrey Distribution Centre is looking for energetic and customer friendly individuals for its Circulation Department.

The right candidate must have excellent communication and organizational skills.

Your attention to detail and ability to work with minimum supervision set you apart from other applicants. Basic knowledge of MS Word, Excel and Outlook Express recommended.

By joining an award winning community newspaper serving Surrey/North Delta, you can realize your full potential while contributing to one of the fastest growing communities in Canada. The team environment at The Leader will inspire you to the highest level of customer partnership and reward your motivated approach to excellence.

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.Flagpersons & Lane Closure Techs required. Must have reliable vehicle. Must be certified & experienced. Union wages & benefits. Fax resume 604-513-3661 email: darlene.hibbs@shawbiz.ca

The Surrey Leader has an opening for an Advertising Sales Representative.

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

Is looking for bondable, hardworking, detail oriented house cleaners.

Drivers Lic an asset.

Good English Required.

Zone Checker

Advertising Sales Representative

HELP WANTED

EXPERIENCED Lane Closure Techâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and Traffic Control people reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. immediately. 604-996-2551 or email TrafďŹ c_King@shaw.ca

FROM DAY 1 OF EMPLOYMENT AT TMW SYSTEMS WE OFFER:

Business Analyst Client Operations Support Analyst Database Administrator/Developer QA Analysts Software Developers Crystal Reports Developers Implementation/Training Specialist

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HIGHWAY OWNER OPERATORS $3500 SIGNING BONUS

Van Kamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Group of Companies requires Class 1 Drivers for the SURREY area. Applicants must have a min 2 yrs industry driving experience.

CAREER FAIR

DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

blackpress.ca X bclocalnews.com

FLAGGERS NEEDED. No Certification? Get Certified, 604-575-3944

Mystery Shoppers Wanted National Market Research company seeks individuals to evaluate customer exp. at local establishments. Apply FREE: shop.bestmark.com or Call: 1-800-969-8477

Newspaper Promoters Required.

Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal location. Early morning shifts.

Monday - Saturday.

Please call Marilou at 604.542.7411 or email: marilou@blackpress.ca

Supervision Aides Supervision Aides required for all areas of Surrey including Cloverdale and White Rock. Supervision Aides work one hour per day to provide supervision to elementary and secondary students during the lunch break.

The rate of pay is $19.82 per hour.

For more information about these opportunities please go to surreyschools.ca (Career opportunities â&#x20AC;&#x201C; support) or makeafuture.ca/surrey.

Immediate Openings:

RAMP SERVICES AGENT

Vancouver International Airport (YVR)

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HELP WANTED

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 160

PERSONAL SERVICES

TRADES, TECHNICAL

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PARENTS’ HELPER Req’d for 75 year old. Salary: $10.50/hr, F/T, Permanent. High School, 1+ yrs. exp or 6 months Certification in the field req’d.

Duties: Plan & prepare meals.

Provide care & companionship.

Assists the senior in his personal hygiene like grooming, dressing & bathing, followed by clean-up.

Make beds. Escort to religious services or events. May take him to appointments or activities. May take care of children also.

Perform light housekeeping duties. Language: Basic English.

Punjabi an asset. “Optional accommodation available at no charge on a live-in basis. Note: This is not a condition of employment.” Location: Cross section 66 Ave & 128A Street, Surrey, BC, V3W 4C8

Contact Bachitter at: dilhe_bachitter@yahoo.ca PARENTS’ HELPER Req’d. Sal $10.50/hr, F/T, Pmt, High School, 1+ yrs. exp or 6 months Certification in the field req’d. Duties: Provide care and companionship. Plan and prepare meals, followed by clean-up.

Make beds and change linens, as needed. Assist with bathing, dressing and grooming. Engage in physical and mental exercises.

Escort to religious services or events. May take her to appointments or activities. Perform light housekeeping duties. Language: Basic English.

Punjabi an asset. “Optional accommodation available at no charge on a live-in basis. Note: This is not a condition of employment.”

Location: Cross section 82 Ave & 132A Street, Surrey, BC V3W 8Z5

(Surrey Terminal) Van-Kam Freightways Ltd. requires two full-time Commercial Trailer Journeyman Mechanics and a full-time Commercial Transport Journeyman Mechanic to work out of our Surrey Terminal located at 10155 Grace Road.

The transport Mechanic position would work the 11:30 pm to 8:00 am shift.

WAREHOUSE WORKER

We are a busy LTL/TL transportation company, located in Surrey and we are looking for you. Top notch warehouse worker with a positive attitude with willingness to learn and ability to do heavy lifting is required for immediate start Monday - Friday, afternoons 2:00a.m. - 10:00p.m.

The team is hard working, the work environment is fast-paced with good people, and benefits package, wage commensurate w/ experience.

If you are dedicated, have leadership ability and are looking for good solid employment send your resume: Fax: 604.888.6469 Email: Sean sweber@overlandwest.ca

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

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

BEAUTIFUL BATHROOM Plumbing + Drywall + Elect. + Tubs & Showers & Sinks + Toilets & Tile + Fan + Countertop + Painting = = BEAUTIFUL BATHROOM!!

Sen disc. Work Guar.17 yrs exp. Call Nick 604-230-5783, 604-581-2859

Member of Better Business Bureau

WCB INSURED

Vincent 543-7776 STEFANO PAINTING Exterior Summer Special 10% Off FREE Estimates (604)720-1390

JUNK REMOVAL By RECYCLE-IT!

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SUNDECKS

STAMPED CONCRETE A-1 Painting Company - Interior / Exterior 20 years exp. Summer Special 10% off (604)723-8434

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

WE’RE ON THE WEB www.bcclassified.com

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Danny 604 - 307-7722 HANDYMAN CONNECTION HANDYMAN CONNECTION Handyman Connection - Bonded -Renovations - Installations Repairs - 604.878.5232

Full Service Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service.

Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area.

1-800-573-2928

AKAL CONCRETE. All types of reno’s. •Driveways •Sidewalks •Floors •Stairs •Forming •Retaining walls.

•Breaking & Removal Concrete

Call 778-881-0961

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Doing a Renovation or Drywall Repair?

DRYWALL

Best Prices & Service!

Boarding, Taping, Texture paint, Stain removal and Much More!

We complete Basements!

Carpet & Laminate Flooring Small Jobs Welcome!

25 yrs of exp Free est. & quote!

Call Kam @ (604) 551-8047

PSB DRYWALL ★ All Boarding, Taping, Framing & Texture. Insured work. Dump Removal Service.

604-762-4657/604-764-6416

PLUMBING

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

Drain Cleaning. Ins. (604)596-2841 10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Call Aman: 778-895-2005

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

Reno’s and Repairs

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ELECTRICAL

HOME REPAIRS

A1 BATH RENO’S. Bsmt suites, drywall, patios, plumbing, siding, fencing, roofing, landscaping, etc.

Joe 604-961-9937.

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SPECIAL SUPER SALE Gutter windows skylights siding for $360. (under 2500sf) We use soap WCB Insured.............604-861-6060

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POWER WASHING since 1982.

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

ASPHALT GRINDINGS WHOLESALE GRAVEL

Rocky Mountain Landscaping

Residential & Commercial

7 DAY DELIVERY .Jim’s Mowing. 310-JIMS (5467).

Prompt Delivery Available

7 Days / Week

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FENCING

6 FOOT HIGH CEDAR FENCE. $13/foot. Low Prices. Quality Work.

Free Est. Harbans 604-805-0510.

Unique Taste, Unique Menus...

Gourmet, Customized Menus Tailored To Your Function...

6’ CEDAR FENCING. Free ests. Red Rose Landscaping.

Harbiee 604-722-2531

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GARDENING CURB APPEAL

FINANCIAL SERVICES

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

Dale 604 - 785 - 5982 SHINE LANDSCAPING

SALARY TO BE NEGOTIATED

Please contact Diane Moses dmoses@overlandwest.ca

1-877-776-1660

Call 778-688-3724

shinelandscaping@hotmail.com

Meadows Landscape Supply Ltd. ✶ Bark Mulch ✶ Lawn & Garden Soil ✶ Drain Gravel ✶ Lava Rock ✶ River Rock ✶Pea Gravel

(604)465-1311

meadowslandscapesupply.com

778-227-2431 WALT’S YARD WORKS & POWER WASHING

Lawn Mowing Yard Clean up Best Lawn & Garden Service We don’t just maintain, we improve.

25 yrs exp. Call Mike 604-868-3554

Apply at moneyprovider.com

SHOP from HOME!

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed?

Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com

Check out bcclassified.com

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS GUTTER & ROOF Cleaning/Power Washing since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Simon, 604-230-0627

284 HEAT, AIR, REFRIGERATION

To Apply Please Email: appliancesnewcountry@ gmail.com

Natural Airflow Heating Ltd.

~ Furnaces 60 M ~ $3450 + tax Less FORTIS rebate, $800

Advertise across B.C. www.bcclassified.com .super soil

KITCHEN CABINETS

LANDSCAPING

• Lawn Mowing & Maintenance • Yard Clean-Up • Manure • Hedge Trimming • New Turf • Power Raking Seeding • Tree & Stump Removal • Drainage • Paving Stones • Retaining Walls • Fencing • Pressure Washing

SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE

Call Ian 604-724-6373

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

MISC SERVICES

Roofing Experts. 778-230-5717 Repairs/Re-Roof/New Roofs. All work Gtd. Free Est. Call Frank.

SBroken Concrete RocksS $25.00 Per Metric Ton SMud - Dirt - Sod - ClayS $25.00 Per Metric Ton GrassSBranchesSLeavesSWeeds $59.00 Per Ton

604-465-1311

MIRACLE MOVING Licensed - Bonded - Fully Equip.

Residential Commercial, 1-3 Men BIG OR SMALL MOVES Start $45/hr ~ All size trucks Free estimate/Senior Discount www.miraclemoving.ca

Accountable Roofing - Re-Roof Specialists. Cedar Conversion, Asphalt, Torch-on (604)760-7937

ARBUTUS ROOFING & DRAINS Ltd We specialize in: F Shingle Roofing F Flat Roofing F Re-Roofing & Roof Repairs

$45/Hr

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

LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE

604-537-4140 1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING

AC’s- Starting at $3500 & Hot Water Tanks

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

Best in every way! 604-721-4555.

604-461-0999

ABE MOVING - $35/Hr. Per Person *Reliable Careful Movers. *Rubbish Removal. *24 Hours. 604-999-6020

CHIHUAHUAS tiny tea cups pups, ready to go now. $800. call (604)794-7347

MANX (Bobtail) Kittens, born March 25, 2 males , charcoal grey with stripes, $75, Mission, 604-820-4827

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

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BURIAL PLOTS

RUBBISH REMOVAL

TOTAL VALUE $41,425.

INDIVIDUAL OR PACKAGE OFFERS CONSIDERED

** Guildford Garbage Removal ** Junk Removal & Yard Waste Res / Comm........... 778-918-4322

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ANTIQUES & VINTAGE

AERO AUCTIONS 1 Day Industrial Auction. Tuesday, June 23. 9 a.m.

Hwy 16 & Hwy 60 Edmonton. Live & On-Line Bidding. Timed Auction.

Mobile offices, excavators, dozers, graders, truck tractors, trailers, pickup trucks misc attachments & much more! Consignments welcome! Visit: aeroauctions.ca.

1-888-600-9005.

www.arbutusroofing.com

604 - 259 - 2482

604 - 720 - 2009

www.affordablemoversbc.com

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

ETERNAL TOGETHERNESS 5 BURIAL PLOTS SIDExSIDE , 2 openings/closings, 2- 24 x 12” bronze memorials Valley View Memorial “ Garden of Christus”

Residential / Strata

~We accept Visa & Mastercard~

AFFORDABLE MOVING

PETS

BLUENOSE BULLIES CROSS LAB PUPPIES. Ready to go $300 firm Call btwn 8am-6pm: 778-551-0769

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Meadows Landscape Supply

MOVING & STORAGE

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KITTENS born April 20th, ready to go now. $40/ea.

Call evenings: 604-796-9935

✶Dump Site Now Open✶

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PETS

CKC Reg Sheltie Puppies sable CH bred-N.B. contract. $1500. Riverwind Shelties-Laura. 604-793-6768.

Chung 778.552.5838 317

$25 Off with this Ad

Jerry, 604-500-2163

PRESSURE WASHING POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING

QUICKWAY Kitchen Cabinets Ltd. ****Mention this ad for 10% Off **** Call Raman @ 604-561-4041.

Call 604-897-5850

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

WCB/Fully Insured

~ 604-597-3758 ~

263 EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE

• Home Dinner Parties • Meetings • Funerals • Weddings • B-B-Ques • Birthdays • Anniversaries

TREE BROTHERS SPECIALIST

ON CALL 24 HOURS/DAY Furnace, Boilers, Hot Water Heat Plumbing Jobs ~ Reas rates

TREE SERVICES

PRO TREE SERVICES Quality pruning/shaping/hedge trimming/ removals & stump grinding.

John, 604-588-8733/604-318-9270

✭ 604-312-7674 ✭

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Specializing in Private Events!

We Come To You! Doing It All, From Set-Up - Clean-Up.

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~ Certified Plumber ~

YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899

175 CATERING/PARTY RENTALS

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

.portkells nurseries 604-882-1344

All Electrical. Low Cost. Licensed.

Res/Com. Small job expert. Renos Panel changes ~ 604-374-0062

Need CA$H Today? Own a vehicle? Borrow up to $25,000. Snapcarcash.com 604-777-5046

NORTH STARS PAINTING www.northstars-painting.com AMAZING WORK, AMAZING VALUE! 778.245.9069

FREE ESTIMATES

*Grass Cutting *Hedge Trimming *Yard Clean *Pruning *Pressure Wash

Requires Full Time permanent office administrator.

Oversee admin. procedures.

Ordering office inventory, preparing e-mails, databases/spreadsheets, Maintaining payrolls, greet / assist clients.

High school required , college degree and 1 year experience preferred .

Salary $14.00-$22.00/hour

New Construction & Renovations Patios ✦ Sundecks ✦ Fencing Bathrooms Concrete Sidewalks Basement Suites Remodels FREE ESTIMATES GORD REID 778-241-4668

CONCRETE & PLACING

$500 loans and more No credit checks

New Country Appliances (13533 78 Avenue, Surrey)

2 coats any colour

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

778-231-9675, 778-231-9147

threescocatering@shaw.ca or Visit us at: www. threescompanycatering.ca

Office Administrator

Running this ad for 10yrs

PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299

DESIGN

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RUBBISH REMOVAL

www.paintspecial.com

F All types of concrete work F F Re & Re F Forming F Site prep FDriveways FExposed FStamped F Bobcat Work F WCB Insured

Kristy 604.488.9161

Overland West is currently seeking a full-time, day-shift Customer Service Rep. Quick data entry skills and ability to handle a busy call center required. Will train the right candidate for this position.

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604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley

UNIQUE CONCRETE

LABOURERS

Customer Service Representative

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

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

Reno & Texture Specialist, Painting.

142 OFFICE SUPPORT/CLERKS

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

RICHGOLD Contr. Ltd. Bsmt suites, framing, drywall, paint, decking, flooring, crown moulding & all kinds of reno’s. Sam 604-992-8474.

ACCOUNTING / TAX /BOOKKEEPING

“No job too small”. 604-825-8469

SKILLED LABOURERS needed to start asap working in the Langley & Surrey area. Must have experience in back framing & concrete repairs.

Also a DEFICIENCIES position for interior final detailing. F/T Mon-Sat. Wages dependant on exp. Call: On Site Contracting (604)808-8542

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

A-1 CONTRACTING. Renos. Bsmt, kitchens, baths, custom cabinets, tiling, plumbing, sundecks, fencing, reroofing. Dhillon 604-782-1936.

A Call to Vern. Free Est. Drywall,

PERSONAL SERVICES

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

Reno’s: Bsmt Stes, Kitch/Bath Hardwood/Lam Floors, Tiles, Mouldings - 778-549-9119

MOBILE BOOKKEEPING & Payroll services. GST, PST, ROE filing.

Reasonable rates. (778)230-9057

WAREHOUSE

AJFORSYTH Specialty Metals A Div of Russel Metals Inc in Langley are seeking a motivated individual to join our warehouse team. Candidate must be a hard working team player that has the ability to work in a fast paced, flexible environment.

No experience necessary. Willing to train the right individual. Some lifting required. Wage dependant on experience. Full benefits. Please email resume to kari.kerr@ajforsyth.ca. NO DROP IN’S OR PHONE CALLS.

HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES

COOK required Full-Time for breakfast, lunch & dinner. Min. 3 yrs experience.

Kalmar Restaurant Surrey. Please apply with resume btwn. 1:00p.m. & 2:30p.m. 8076 King George Blvd.

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

We thank you for your interest, however only those of interest to us will be contacted.

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GARDENING

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

Seize this opportunity to work for one of Western Canada’s largest regional freight carriers.

For more information, call Derek, at 604-587-9818 or 604-968-7149 Interested candidates should attach an updated resume and cover letter to: careers@vankam.com or fax: 604-587-9889

Contact Jaswinder at: jas_dhil@hotmail.com

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TAX FREE MONEY is available, if you are a homeowner, today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We don’t rely on credit, age or income.

Call Anytime 1-800-639-2274 or 604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca

Commercial Trailer/ Transport Mechanics

Applicants should have an inspectors ticket, a minimum of 2 years of related experience, a positive attitude and able to work in a team environment. Experience in a freight fleet environment would be preferred as this is a busy facility providing service to a large fleet of Company Owned Trucks and Trailers.

FINANCIAL SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

TOOLS

604-542-7747 OR donnap@bkslaw.com

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TOOLS

Ask about our

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ROOM SPECIAL

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

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FRUIT & VEGETABLES

RENTALS 736

HOMES FOR RENT

!!! Certified organic blueberries!!! $3/ lb or $2.75 if over 100lbs. 36765 Nelles Rd Abbotsford. Call 604755-3045 for large orders

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MOVING SALE: Like New: 9-Piece Diningroom Set and other Furniture.

Call Tony at 604-538-1788

Minutes from university, downtown and fairgrounds.

$750,000

Call: (604)575-9199 172nd/ 0 Ave 1/2 acre development property with house. For more info call 604-767-7099 no agents pls

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SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

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.Hugh & McKinnon Rentals 604-541-5244.

N. DELTA 7013 West Brewster Dr. 3 Bdrm 2 storey house, 2 full baths, close to schools. Avail July 1st, $1800/mo. N/P, N/S (604)889-1738 SURREY 4220 168th Street. House on farmland: 3 Bdrm suite with 1.5 baths up and 2 bdrm suite with full bath down. Call 604-825-8879.

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LINDA VISTA Motel Luxury Rooms w/cable, a/c & kitchens. 6498 King George Hwy. Mthly, Wkly & Daily Specials. 604-591-1171. Canadian Inn 6528 K.G.Hwy. 604-594-0010

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TOWNHOUSES

ARBORETUM CO-OP 15350 105 Ave. Spacious 2 bdrm T/H. $1008/mo.

Shrd purchase req’d. D/W, F/P, W/D hkup. Walking distance to Guildford Mall, library & rec centre.

Easy access to bridge. No Pets.

Ph btwn 10am-9pm (604)582-9520 S. SURREY. 1 YR/OLD 3 bdrm + den townhome nr Semiahmoo Trail.

Open floor concept, lrg kitch, walk in closet, nearly 2000 s/f, 2 car garage, beaut backyrd on greenspace, walk to all amens.Ns/np, $2300/mo.

Avail July 1st. Call 604-542-0034.

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Cedar Lodge and Court Apts Quiet community living next to Guildford Mall. Clean 1 & 2 bdrm (some w/ensuites), Cable, Heat & Hot Water included. Onsite Mgr.

604-584-5233 www.cycloneholdings.ca CLOVERDALE 1bdrm $810m, 2 bdrm apt $970m inc heat, hot water N/P. 604-576-1465, 604-612-1960

MAYFLOWER CO-OP Surrey Central Spacious, well maintained 1 bdrm units in a clean, quiet, very central highrise. 2 Min walk to Central City Skytrain, mall & SFU. Across from new Surrey City Hall. No Pets. $755/mo. Shared purchase req’d.

Call: 604-583-2122 or email: maycoop@shawbiz.ca

SUNCREEK ESTATES

Office: 7121 - 133B St. Surrey 604-596-0916 SURREY 100 /K.G. Blvd. 1 Bdrm, 19th flr, beaut view, balc, inste lndry & all appls. N/S, N/P. $1100/mo.

604-575-2975 or 604-202-5678.

Surrey

Beautifully Upscale 1 Bdrm Suites - perfect for the discerning renter!

Starting at $810. Located close to bus routes & skytrain, 20 min walk to Surrey City Centre.

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Max occ. 2 people. Sorry no pets.

Call Surrey Gardens Apts at 604-589-7040 to view our Elite Suites!

Just right...for all your legal needs.

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733 MOBILE HOMES & PADS NEWTON MOBILE HOME PARK. 2 Large RV Pads available for mobile home. Call 604-597-4787.

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2014 Toyota Corolla S model, auto, red, all options, leather, sunroof, navigation. $17,800. 604-825-9477

APARTMENT/CONDO

* Large 2 & 3 Bdrm Apartments * Insuite w/d, stove, fridge, d/w * 3 floor levels inside suite * Wood burning fireplace * Private roof top patio * Walk to shops. Near park, pool, playground * Elementary school on block * On site security/on site Mgmt * Reasonable Rent * On transit route * Sorry no pets

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SURREY: 3 Bdrm grnd level suite, nr school, bus, KG skytrain,hospital.

Priv pkng. $1000/mo incl utils.

778-881-1503 or 604-583-1026

SURREY; Strawberry Hills. 4 Bdrm spacious upper lvl, 2 baths & lndry. $1500/mo + 1/2 utils. Avail July 1st.

N/S, N/P. Call: 778-385-9848

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SURREY. 3 Bdrm bsmt suite, very spacious. Avail July 1st. N/S, N/P. $1050 incl utils/ldry (604)728-5563

SUITES, UPPER

11’ Special edition by WALKER BAY - has side inflation, its unsinkable, new cond, trailer inc,

4 Door, automatic, all power options, A/C, plush interior, new tires, good on gas, driven daily. $700 obo.

S. SURREY 176/40th. 2 Bdrm G/L suite. Includes heat & light. NS/NP. Avail now. Call: 604-613-6045

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1992 BUICK LESABRE

Panorama Ridge. 1 bdrm nr bus.

NS/NP. $525/m incl util or $650/mfurn. Avail now. 604-725-6839.

Call: (604)377-5414

1/4 Acre (70x161) View Lot Super, Super Cloverdale Location! 18085 58 Ave.

TRANSPORTATION

PANORAMA 133/58. Large 1 bdrm grnd lvl ste. Avail immed. N/S, N/P. $500/mo incl utils. 604-649-0406.

2 Bdrm updated condo, 55+ building, pets welcome, quite & bright, balcony overlooks park. 1740 Southmere. $174,800.

Must see. Agents welcome.

FOR SALE BY OWNER

Call 604-451-6676

NEWTON, 2 bdrm g/l suite, $700 incl utils. no ldry cble, N/P. Avail July 1. 778-867-0330

WHITE ROCK / S. SURREY

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SURREY SUTTON PLACE 13834 102 Avenue.

Family housing near amenities, transit, and schools. Crime-free multi-housing. Onsite laundry.

3 Bedroom townhome $1005/mo.

Avail June 1/15. Subsidies Avail.

Homelife Pen. Property 604-536-0220

APARTMENT/CONDOS

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SURREY 64/King George 3 Bdrm T/H, $1140/mo, unfinished bsmt, washer/dryer hook ups, quiet family complex,no pets.Call 604-596-1099

N. DELTA; HUGE 1 bdrm ground floor ste. Brand new kitchen & bath. $750/mo. N/S, N/P. 778-237-7925

REAL ESTATE

TOWNHOUSES

SURREY 139/68 Ave. 2 Bedroom townhouse, $915/mo, in quiet family complex,no pets.Call 604-599-0931

CHIMNEY Hgts 134/60A. Bachelor suite avail June 15, $475 incl heat & light. Suit mature single, N/S, N/P. 604-946-3810 or 778-4342402

STEEL BUILDINGS...”OUR BIG 35TH ANNIVERSARY SALE” 20X20 $4500. 25X24 $5198. 30X30 $7449.

32X36 $8427.

40X46 $12140. One end Wall included.

Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422 www.pioneersteel.ca.

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SURREY 135/65 Ave. 4 Bdr $1065.

Quiet family complex, washer/dryer.

No pets. Call 604-596-1099.

CHIMNEY HEIGHTS; 2 Bdrm suite $650/mo. Rents incl utils. NS/NP. Avail now. Call 778-896-7481

SAWMILLS from only $4,397 MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800566-6899 Ext:400OT. STEEL BUILDINGS/METAL BUILDINGS 60% OFF! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed!

Call 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca.

SUITES, LOWER

BIRDLAND 14077 108 Ave. 2 Bdrm avail now/July. 1250 sq.ft., 5 appls, hardwood floors, fenced backyard, no pets, 40% hydro, $840/mo. Call: 604-583-6844 or 604-809-7796

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RENTALS

748 SHARED ACCOMMODATION South Surrey - Room in country home. Full House Privileges. Bus at front door. No Drugs or Drunks. $400/mo. Jim: 604.575.7271

Local Raspberries $9.99/flat/U-Pick.

Local Blueberries $9.99/flat Surrey Farms 5180-152 St. 604-574-1390

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