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NEW FRENCH PROGRAM SCRAPPED BEFORE IT STARTED ▶ ONLY A DOZEN PARENTS SIGNED UP FOR USUALLY SOUGHT-AFTER LANGUAGE CLASSES SHEILA REYNOLDS

A new French immersion (FI) program that was to start at Surrey’s Cougar Creek Elementary next week has been cancelled before it could begin.

Surrey School District officials announced last week that the program was in peril due to low enrolment – just eight kids were signed up to start the kindergarten language program. Early this week, that number had risen to 12.

But that’s where enrolment stalled, forcing the district to halt the program as it fell far short of the 22 students preferable for a full class.

Brookside Elementary vice-principal and teacher Karen Addie sets up her classroom in preparation for the start of the school year. Surrey is welcoming about 69,500 students back to class, while Delta has just over 15,000 pupils enrolled. This year, a wing at Brookside (8555 142A St.) has been transformed to host the elementary portion of the Surrey School District’s new SAIL program (Surrey Academy of Innovative Learning), which combines home online learning with face-to-face classes with teachers three to four days per week. EVAN SEAL

SURREY SCHOOLS PACKED AS THE 2015-16 YEAR BEGINS ▶ MORE STUDENTS ARRIVE, BUT NEW CLASSROOMS ARE SLOW TO COME

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▶ “I would’ve expected there would be a full take-up of that program.”

SHEILA REYNOLDS

There may not be any new classroom space ready for the school year, but students – es-

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pecially younger ones – continue to flow into Surrey schools.

Early projections have the Surrey School District growing by approximately 285 students this year. While the number of elementary school children is rising rapidly – up 410 – the number of high school students is decreasing by about 125 from last year.

Despite the steady growth, there is no new school space opening this fall in Surrey – the

largest school district in B.C. with about 69,500 students.

However, there are some school additions in the works in areas with rapid housing development and school overcrowding. Adams Road Elementary, in the fast-growing Clayton neighbourhood, is in the midst of construction of a 10-classroom addition that’s slated for a spring 2016 opening. continued on page 4

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Education tips – from the inside ▶ SURREY PRINCIPAL CO-AUTHORS A GUIDE TO EDUCATION IN B.C. SHEILA REYNOLDS

With 50-plus years of combined experience in schools, the concept came readily.

Surrey Principal Faizel Rawji and fellow educators David Mushens and David Starr – who all live in Coquitlam – were having coffee together when it struck them.

In their many years as teachers and principals, they were all regularly asked the same questions: How should I pick a school for my child?

Who’s really in charge of schools?

What if I want my kids in a certain class? Should I consider French Immersion?

“There are common things that parents ask us. I get at least two calls from friends every week with questions,” says Rawji, a 10-year principal in Surrey who’s at Sunnyside Elementary this year.

“They’re looking at education in the rear view mirror, from their own experience.”

The trio decided to write a book to provide accessible answers to many of the typical queries. Insider’s Guide to K-12 Education in B.C.: What every parent and educator needs to know was released by publisher Pacific Educational Press last month, just in time for the new school year.

The book, says Rawji, is an easy-

Sunnyside Elementary School Principal Faizel Rawji has co-authored a book that he says answers many common questions about education in B.C. EVAN SEAL

to-read, factual guide, devoid of any opinions or debate.

“It’s basic stuff, but not so basic when you’re going through it.”

So far, sales have been “brisk,” the co-author says.

“All of the feedback has been really positive,” says Rawji. “We’ve been told we’ve found a real niche in the market.”

The book is $19.95 and is available at all Kidsbooks locations, as well as online at theinsidersguide.ca, or by email (click Contact Us on the website).

The official launch of Insider’s Guide to K-12 Education in B.C. takes place Sept. 11, 8:30-10 p.m. at The Ismaili Centre in Burnaby (4010 Canada Way).

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Even with 18 or 20, the class may have proceeded, said Surrey Board of Education chair Shawn Wilson, who was shocked at the low interest in the new FI location.

“I would’ve expected there would be a full take-up of that program,” he said. “To ask the questions and go to the public… and include it in a facilities plan and open it and not have anyone commit to it was a disappointment.”

In June, after years of parents lobbying for better access to FI, the school district found available space at the Newton area elementary school and gave the go-ahead to open a new program there. Cougar Creek would have been the seventh elementary school in Surrey to host an early French program.

Heather Bartlett, Acting Executive Director the Canadian Parents for French’s B.C. & Yukon branch, says the Surrey situation doesn’t indicate a lack of interest in FI, but the fact access to programs remains an issue.

“While we recognize that opening a new program was a step in the right direction, it is unfortunate that the first program expansion in over 20 years was placed at the city’s border (with Delta) and not more centralized within the district where there is high demand.”

Every year, dozens of children are put on waiting lists as the demand far outweighs the number of student spaces available for FI in Surrey schools. From spring to mid-August, parents of the 229 families on the waiting list were contacted and offered a spot at Cougar Creek. Most, said the district, indicated they weren’t willing to drive to the school.

The waiting lists are significantly longer at the South Surrey schools that offer FI. But Wilson said the program has to be offered in all areas of the city.

“We have to establish these things in a fair and equitable way,” he said.

“We’re responsible for responding to the public’s demands and then we do and no one responds.”

– with files from Kevin Diakiw

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Half of the province’s Syrian refugees have settled in Surrey ▼ ADVOCATES URGE IMMIGRATION REFORM TO INCREASE FLOW OF PEOPLE JEFF NAGEL

B.C. took in just 72 government-assisted refugees from Syria over the past two-and -a-half years – more than half of them coming to Surrey – and advocates say there’s room for so many more.

They compare Canada’s response to the current refugee crisis, in which Ottawa has pledged to take 10,000 Syrians spread out over three years, to how the country stepped up to accept fleeing Vietnamese boat people.

In 1980, Canada welcomed more than 19,200 southeast Asian refugees and nearly 60,000 more were sponsored over two years by churches and other groups.

“If there is political will, we can move mountains,” said Chris Friesen, chair of the Canadian Immigrant Settlement Sector Alliance.

“So far, we haven’t seen that under the Harper government. We have been far more generous in the past than we have in recent times.”

The current trickle of arriving government-assisted Syrians, perhaps a dozen a year into Surrey, is a drop in the bucket of the city’s rapidly growing population, which climbs by about 1,000 new residents a month.

The number of additional church-sponsored Syrian refugees is uncertain, but is likely tiny, according to Friesen, who is also director of

settlement services for the Immigrant Services Society of B.C. Most of the 72 Syrians have come to B.C. from Lebanon, but others have arrived via Turkey and Malaysia, he said, and they come from a range of ethnic backgrounds – from Kurds to Sunni Muslims.

“Surrey, Burnaby and New West are the primary destinations at the moment, largely due to the ability to find affordable housing,” Friesen said.

Friesen said he and other immigrant advocates want Ottawa to enact an emergency refugee plan that was drawn up as a contingency in 2002 following the Kosovo refugee crisis to swiftly bring in a significant number of additional refugees, in

consultation with the UN. In addition, he says the government can and should issue minister’s permits to immediately reunify extended family members of Syrians already in Canada.

That provision allows those family members who are in danger to come here in as little as 72 hours, leaving some aspects of refugee application processing, such as medical exams and clearances, to be conducted in Canada.

“The minister has a number of tools at his discretion which currently have not been used, and given the current crisis, should immediately be initiated.” continued on page 11

‘We should be doing everything, we are doing everything...’ ▼ PRIME MINISTER STEPHEN HARPER ADDRESSES REFUGEE SITUATION DURING STOP IN SURREY ALEX BROWNE

A planned announcement on federal funding for rapid transit in Surrey was derailed Thursday (Sept. 3), as Prime Minister Stephen Harper re-purposed his stop in the city to comment further on the Syrian refugee crisis.

In his first visit to Surrey since the election campaign began, Harper had been expected to promise federal money for lightrail transit – a move designed to bolster Conservative support in the city, which has already seen campaign visits from NDP Leader Tom Mulcair and Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau.

Instead, speaking to the assembled crowd at the Fruiticana Warehouse in Newton, Harper was offering assurances that Canada has one of the most generous refugee systems in the world.

“We have to do everything – that is the reaction that people should have,” he said.

“We should be doing everything, we are doing everything and we will do more of everything – that’s our conclusion.”

Conservative candidates Dianne Watts (South Surrey-White Rock) and Harpreet Singh (Surrey-Newton) were in attendance at the high-security event, but made no public comments.

Harpers’ comments came in the wake of international outcry after the drowning death of three-year-old Alan Kurdi on the shores of Turkey last week, and revelations that his family – refugees escaping civil war in Syria – intended to seek asylum in Canada.

Harper told the Surrey crowd that Alan’s older brother and mother also drowned when the little boy’s family tried to reach Greece from Turkey in a small boat. The vessel capsized, and only Alan’s father, ▶ “... part of the Abdullah, survived. way we need to Harper said the federal government is currently inhelp them is to vestigating the circumstances stop the awful surrounding the drowning.

Alan’s aunt and uncle live in violence that is Coquitlam and say they could being directed at have housed and provided for the family there. them...”

While initial reports said STEPHEN HARPER Canada had rejected the

Prime Minister Stephen Harper speaks to the crowd at an event at the Fruiticana Warehouse in Newton on Thursday. A planned transit announcment for Surrey was shelved so Harper could address the escalating refugee crisis in Syria. EVAN SEAL family’s bid for asylum, the Citizenship and Immigration Department later said that no request had been made for Abdullah Kurdi’s immediate family, although a request for another family member had been returned as incomplete.

Harper said Internet photos of Alan Kurdi’s lifeless body were “heart-wrenching – it brings you to your own family.”

However, he said, he couldn’t understand those who

support humanitarian aid while at the same time wanting Canada to walk away from a military coalition that is trying to defeat ISIL forces in Syria.

“We need to help people who are actually there and can’t get away,” he said.

“And part of the way we need to help them is to stop the awful violence that is being directed at them, displacing them and killing them.”

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There are 13 portables at Adams Road, though some are needed because of the construction.

Rosemary Heights Elementary in South Surrey, which has seven portables on site, should start to see a two-classroom addition begin to take shape later this month, as should nearby Morgan Elementary. It’s hoped the extra space at both schools can be occupied by early in the new year.

Ground has yet to be broken for a much-needed high school in the Clayton North area, but it’s hoped the project will go to tender in October. A high school takes about two years to build, however, leaving Lord Tweedsmuir (LT) Secondary and nearby Clayton Heights Secondary continuing to operate under severe space constraints. There are 13 portables at LT and 10 at Clayton.

Both Lord Tweedsmuir in Cloverdale and Earl Marriott Secondary in South Surrey have more than 2,000 students and four years ago, implemented flex schedules, forcing different grades

to start class at alternate students headed to Delta times to accommodate at approximately 15,180, the student overflow. about 40 more than last Though the district year. owns land in the Grandview area of South Surrey sets SAIL Surrey, the province has yet to provide funding to New to the Surrey build a high school there School District this fall is that would take the pres- the SAIL program. sure off Earl Marriott SAIL – the Surrey Secondary.

Academy of Innovative “The Earl Marriott Learning – was born crowding is beyond befrom the Surrey Connect lief,” said Shawn Wilson, online learning program. chair of the Surrey Board Surrey Conof Education, nect (under who’s received the umbrella no indication of SAIL) will that funding is continue to offer coming anytime online courses soon. “Spacefor Grades 10wise, it looks like 12. However, we’re just going SAIL will also to endure until offer three new we get approval academies: one Shawn for Grandview.” based in science, Wilson The total numtechnology, ber of portable engineering and classrooms in math (STEM); Surrey this year is 274 one focusing on arts – about the same as last (STEAM) and another year. for athletics and perSullivan Heights forming arts excellence Secondary in Newton (APAX). has 14, while Hazelgrove All the SAIL programs and Katzie Elementary incorporate Makerspace, schools have six and five a shared student space portables, respectively that promotes peer The situation is a little learning and knowledge different in Delta, where sharing, along with overall student enrolcreativity, innovation ment is projected to rise and problem solving. only slightly. Estimates The Grade 8 academies put the number of

combine home online learning with face-toface classes with teachers three to four days per week.

A wing at Brookside Elementary (8555 142A St.) has been transformed to host SAIL’s kindergarten to Grade 7 students. Bridging school and home learning, the program gives parents an opportunity to take a more active role in their child’s education and work with teachers to determine grade-appropriate strategies and tools, again using the unique Makerspace environment.

Primary IB program sprouting in Delta English Bluff Elementary in Tsawwassen is in the candidacy stage of having an International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program.

The program is for children aged three to 12 and focuses on global-mindedness and personal skills. It works local and international issues into the curriculum and asks students to study six themes, including “who we are” and “how the world works” and consider the links between them.

The school has committed to the program and teachers there have now begun following IB curriculum and started training. Once the site is assessed as fully prepared, it can be accredited as an IB school.

The Delta School District is also developing a Horticulture Academy in partnership with Kwantlen Polytechnic University. It’s hoped it can be offered to Grade 11 and 12 students beginning next fall.

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Every September, students and teachers look forward to the fresh start of a new school year.

Teachers want to work with parents to protect our public schools and provide quality education for all our students.

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The girl, in fact, was not killed, but kidnapped and attacked before escaping. The accused man, Cory Andrew Schuamleffel, is charged with kidnapping, sexual assault, break and enter, sexual interference of a person under 16 and indecent exposure.

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Search continues for suspect in senior assault ▶ ‘THEY WANT THIS GUY HELD ACCOUNTABLE’ TRACY HOLMES

Tips in the brutal assault of a South Surrey senior nearly a month ago have waned, but police continue to investigate all possible leads in their effort to identify and locate the perpetrator.

“It is a priority, it was a horrific crime,” Staff Sgt. Dale Carr said.

The “incomprehensible” incident occurred in a Grandview-area home Aug. 12, when a man entered the home, presented a weapon and restrained the 70-year-old resident.

The intruder demanded cash and other items, but when the woman couldn’t comply, he physically and sexually assaulted her, causing significant injuries, then fled.

The victim was able to free herfortunate with some. Some, they self from the restraints, and police take up to a year.” were alerted just before 2 p.m.

Carr said up to 20 investigators Police issued a are working on the warning to the comfile on any given day. munity early the next It’s one that the demorning, followed by tachment’s officer in photos of the suspect charge, Chief Supt. captured using an Bill Fordy, won’t let ATM in Brookswood slip, he said. on the afternoon of “If he isn’t updated the assault. (every day), he’s Carr confirmed asking about it,” there is no new Carr said. information to share “It’s high priority with the public. At not only for police, the same time, while but it’s high priority residents may feel for this communilike it is taking police Assault suspect. ty,” he said. “They a long time to solve want this guy held the crime, the case accountable.” is still quite new, he Anyone with unresaid. ported details that could advance “People have that expectation the investigation is asked to that we’re going to solve it right contact the Surrey detachment away,” Carr said. “We’ve been at 604-599-0502.

A cyclist struck by a car in Surrey Thursday night died of his injuries.

Surrey RCMP said police received several 911 calls about a bike and car colliding in the area of 108 Avenue and 142 Street at about 10:10 p.m. Sept. 3.

Police say a dark-coloured Ford Escape was driving westbound on 108 Avenue when it struck the male cyclist.

The man was thrown from the bike and seriously injured. He died later in hospital.

The driver of the SUV remained at the scene and is cooperating with the investigation. It’s not believed alcohol or drugs were factors.

Anyone who witnessed the collision or saw the cyclist or Escape prior to the crash is asked to contact Surrey RCMP at 604-599-0502 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-2228477.

Surrey man missing for three months Surrey RCMP is requesting the public’s help in locating a man who hasn’t been heard from for three months.

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The Surrey-Nor th Delta Leader Wednesday S eptember 9 2015

The laugh was on us In the wake of the severe windstorm that hit the Lower Mainland on Aug. 29 – and the subsequent power failures that left thousands of BC Hydro customers without electricity – one has to wonder what an honest-to-goodness crisis in this region would look like.

Although one can’t minimize the damage the violent gusts wreaked on trees and adjacent powerlines, this was not, after all, a tornado, an earthquake or a tsunami.

It’s sobering that it only takes a strong wind to show us how thin the veneer of civilization is for a society so reliant on electrical devices.

The laugh was on us – and it wasn’t simply a matter of being without lights.

Many realized quickly that all their lines of communication – not to mention information and diversion – were instantly severed or subject to very finite limits. Computers were down, big-screen TVs were out. Even rechargeable

items such as cellphones, iPods, iPads and laptops were quickly running out of juice, sending people running for places to plug in.

Traffic signals were out, increasing the dangers of travel for those seeking electrical relief. Garage doors would not open and people were stranded outside of apartment buildings that could not be accessed other than by a key-pad.

Refrigerator and freezers full of food were spoiling within hours after the power went off, and the appeal of using the family barbecue as the only cooking option quickly paled. Restaurants, if they were fortunate enough to have power, enjoyed an unexpected business bonanza as people spent out for meals and lingered in coffee shops.

All these are First World problems, indeed – and would be laughable, if they didn’t point out just how vulnerable and ill-prepared we are for any

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deviation from our comfortable norms, let alone the kinds of tragic devastation that we have seen visited on other parts of the world.

When the comforts of our technology-addicted society are suddenly denied us, we need to use it as an opportunity to test our self-reliance.

We would be foolish indeed if we didn’t let this latest incident serve as a lesson to renew our emergency supplies and make sure we are equipped with survival basics.

We should ensure we are all equipped with adequate amounts of non-perishable, nutritionally sound food, water, cooking and boiling facilities, first aid kits and lighting and communication devices capable of working off-grid, to enable us and our families to survive a protracted period – a week, at least – without being a drain on the help of outside agencies.

Urban society slides into helplessness BC VIEWS ▼ Tom Fletcher

Of all the immature, ignorant whining that came out of the recent power failure in the Lower Mainland, one example summed up the decline of our urban culture for me.

It wasn’t the people who flooded 911 with calls demanding to know when their power would be restored, or complaining about their freezers.

It wasn’t those on Twitter insisting BC Hydro pay for food that went bad.

It was another social media moment.

With part of his community without electricity for a third day, Coquitlam Mayor Richard Stewart went to his Facebook page, which has a wide following. There he pleaded with residents to stop phoning city hall to demand that a local big-box supermarket provide milk and eggs.

Power had been restored at the store only a few hours before, in the dead of night, and it’s safe to assume that all stores were working flat out to restock perishables.

Where do people get the notion that city hall, or whatever all-powerful

nanny state they imagine, controls grocery stores? How do they conclude that in the midst of the worst electrical grid failure on record, BC Hydro is going to address their personal situation above all others?

Vancouver broadcast media weren’t much better. Their big focus was that BC Hydro’s website crashed, so people couldn’t call it up on their smart phones and find out instantly when their power would be back on.

Some even questioned why wireless power meters didn’t help. Perhaps these were the same journalists who fed the tinfoil-hat superstition about their signals.

The facts should be known by now.

After an extremely dry spring and summer, a high wind shattered trees and took down more wires and poles than BC Hydro had ever coped with before. Further damage was done within areas that were already blacked out, leaving overtaxed technicians unable to accurately assess the full extent of it.

In Coquitlam and elsewhere, poles

were down in areas too rain-saturated for heavy repair trucks to reach. Yes, there were some too-optimistic repair estimates given out, in response to the constant screeching for instant answers.

About 15 years ago I experienced my worst power outage in the Fraser Valley. In a semi-rural area with little back-up grid capacity (since greatly improved), my family went three days without power. This was in winter, due to wind and freezing rain followed by snow and cold.

Trickles of water kept pipes from freezing, and the gas stove provided a bit of heat. I heard no complaints about the crews struggling around the clock with the dangerous job of repair.

Media coverage was mostly adult supervised.

Megastorm madness isn’t an isolated case. A couple of weeks before that, a temporary construction bump on the Lion’s Gate Bridge deck caused panic and rage.

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Aggravated by a couple of accidents on the alternate route, and fed by hysterical media, drivers of West Van luxury cars were white-knuckled.

Traffic choked the region that recently declined to pay a bit more for road improvements.

In both cases, people outside Lotus Land were muttering: Welcome to our world.

This is pertinent to the federal election. Are you competent to save for your retirement with RRSPs and a tax-free savings account, or do you need the government to do it for you, by force?

Are you capable of managing your own child care, or should the nanny state create a hugely subsidized system, which has already failed in Quebec, from coast to coast?

Are you ready for the day when the machine stops?

Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press.

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A wasted opportunity ▼ GOOD LUCK GETTING ANOTHER FRENCH IMMERSION PROGRAM

As a longtime advocate for public education, choice programs and French second language learning, it is very disappointing to hear that the new early French immersion program at Cougar Creek Elementary will not open due to lack of enrolment.

It has been 22 years since the Surrey School District opened a new early French

immersion program, so I applaud the district for providing the opportunity when classroom space in Surrey is not easy to find.

With a waiting list for early French immersion of more than 220 families, it is very difficult for me to understand why the enrolment was not maximized in the new program.

In my opinion, it will be very hard to convince the Surrey School District to open another program anytime soon.

Charlene Dobie

A new early entry French immersion program planned for Cougar Creek Elementary in Surrey has been cancelled due to low enrolment. FILE PHOTO

▼ ONLINE SERVICE HELPS LANDLORDS Re: “Chief judge reviews online court records.”

As a landlord in this province I would first like to state that I very much appreciate having limited access to public court records pertaining to potential tenants. Court Services Online (CSO) is just one valuable tool that I can use to help determine the suitability of an applicant.

While I myself take the necessary time to look at and consider the nature of any charges, dates, participants and possible dispositions, I do feel that this information is presented in a manner that may not be correctly interpreted by some people. But I do not believe the solution is to remove public access to this information.

Recently I was able to use CSO to engage a tenant applicant in a direct, honest conversation about their past criminal convictions and current parole conditions. I am proud to say this led to a successful tenancy for someone who may not have otherwise been able to secure decent and affordable accommodation.

I value having public access to this information and believe it can positively serve our society if used with appropriate diligence. Perhaps something can be done to educate employers, landlords and others so CSO can continue to be used in a manner that does not penalize people for merely having had contact with our court system.

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▼ SICK AND TIRED OF BEING BURNED BY ICBC Over the past two years, I have had one friend from Ontario and another from Quebec move to B.C. Each of them separately took their home province insurance papers to an ICBC broker to insure their vehicles in B.C., with the same coverage they had before.

In each case, the cost of insurance from ICBC was more than double what they were paying in Ontario and Quebec. And now we hear that ICBC is asking for another 6.7-per-cent increase for B.C. vehicle insurance.

I think it is time that all British Columbians stand up and demand private competitive insurance – not just for optional coverage, but for total coverage.

I for one am sick and tired of the provincial government skimming several hundred million dollars each year from ICBC, which makes B.C. coverage the most expensive in Canada.

ICBC was a baby born under the NDP government. Need I say more? Time to correct this mess, Mr. Todd Stone.

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▶ DUCKING DEBATES NO WAY TO GET ‘HIRED’ Re: With more time, will more voters care? (B.C. Views, Aug. 19).

NDP leader Thomas Mulcair will not attend a debate October 8th, because Stephan Harper will not be there.

What are you, children in a daycare centre?

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Interested in parƟcipaƟng in your local government? Several opportuniƟes exist to serve on a commiƩee at Delta to collaborate and provide advice to Council. Interested persons are encouraged to consider seeking appointment to serve on one of two commiƩees. Mayor Lois E. Jackson and Council are seeking volunteers for the following commiƩees:

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Are you interested in promoƟng investment leading to long-term vibrancy and aƩracƟveness of Delta’s communiƟes? This CommiƩee will provide advice to Council on: • SpeciĮc implementaƟon measures, such as incenƟve programs, to promote industrial, commercial and residenƟal investment; • SigniĮcant commercial, industrial, residenƟal, and mixed-use development applicaƟons; and • PotenƟal partnerships that Delta could enter into with the development community to encourage economic investment, with an emphasis on the major commercial centres of North Delta and South Delta, as well as Delta’s major industrial areas.

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ApplicaƟon deadline is Friday, September 11, 2015 Please forward submissions to: The Oĸce of the Municipal Clerk - Delta Municipal Hall 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Delta, B.C. V4K 3E2 Fax: 604-946-3390 / e-mail: clerks@delta.ca For addiƟonal informaƟon, please contact Sandra MacFarlane, Deputy Municipal Clerk at 604-952-3175.

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One of the city’s largest soccer clubs is mourning the loss of one of its most valued members.

Martin Foden, 66, died suddenly Wednesday while on vacation with his wife Lynn in Palm Springs, California. Foden was Surrey United Soccer’s executive director, just one of many positions he filled in more than a quarter-century with the Cloverdale-based club.

“It’s going to be a lonely year,” said Surrey United President Tom Duncan. “I’ve lost a friend.

“He was a tireless worker and always brought good ideas to the board. He helped us become one of the most successful soccer

clubs in B.C. and in Canada.” and a former player under Foden Foden coached or managed on the men’s team, said the soccer many teams under the Surrey community will be affected.

United banner, including the “He could cut to the chase. He three-time Provincial didn’t like the bureauCup champion men’s cracy of the game, but team (2003, 2012 and he understood it and 2013), as well as the respected it,” said Pewomen’s team, which gios. “He could simplify won 11 consecutive complicated things.

Provincial Cup titles And sometimes people between 2004 and 2014 didn’t like or agree with and national championwhat he said, but they ships in 2006 and 2011. respected him for saying He was BC Soccer’s Adit.” ministrator of the Year Foden earned respect Martin Foden in 2007 and the Coach through a sense of fairof the Year in 2003. ness, Pegios said.

“He was very involved “His ethics were alin the adult game,” said ways intact,” said Pegios.

Duncan. “A lot of former pro“Surrey United couldn’t exceed fessional players would come to what was ethically correct. He Surrey United to continue playing always fought for Surrey United, or to coach, because of him.” but he wanted the game to be Spiro Pegios, the current senior played the right way. vice-president at Surrey United “And that’s what’s going to be

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Economic slump dominates federal election ▶ PARTY LEADERS POSITION THEMSELVES AS THE BEST CHOICE TO DEAL WITH SLIDING STOCKS, SAGGING NATURAL RESOURCE PRICES TOM FLETCHER

Sliding stock markets and sagging natural resource prices have raised the stakes for the Oct. 19 federal election, as party leaders try to position themselves as the best choice to deal with an economic slump.

Statistics Canada’s release of data showing small contractions of the Canadian economy in the first two quarters of the year sparked a prolonged exchange between party leaders over whether the country is or was in a recession.

Economists such as Central 1 Credit Union’s Helmut Pastrick have mostly agreed the

downturn is primarily based on low oil and gas prices, and isn’t a full-fledged recession.

Central 1 forecasts continued slow economic growth for southern B.C. based on the low Canadian dollar and improvement in the U.S. economy.

Conservative leader Stephen Harper noted that the statistics showed a return to economic growth in June, and he accused Liberal leader Justin Trudeau of over-reacting to “a couple of months of weak data” to commit his party to up to three years of deficit spending.

Trudeau’s abrupt change of position on running deficits of up to $10 billion a year has redefined the debate. Trudeau unveiled what he called the biggest infrastructure plan in Canadian history, doubling the current Conservative budget from $5 billion to $10 billion in the next two fiscal years and continuing to increase it over 10 years.

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▶ SPONSOR GROUPS WILLING, ABLE Free Nail Trim that could be changed at the stroke of a pen as there’s no lack of staff or As for the slow pace resources. of meeting Canada’s “If the minister says commitment to take instead of processing in Syrians, Friesen said about eight cases a day, that’s due to the govern- process 20 or 25, it’s an ment’s insistence most immediate solution.” be sponsored by the As it sits, he said, a faith community, rather flawlessly completed than being governnew refugee applicament-assisted. tion filed now faces a “They should 42-month prohave commitcessing wait. ted to 10,000 “The only governthing blocking ment-assisted the entry to refugees Canada is the and then minister’s allow church decision on the communities quota.” to undertake He said acceladditional erating approvsponsorship,” Richard al of sponsored Friesen said.

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According to Ireland, support for the event has been overwhelming.

“Every single place that we’ve gone has given us something, and that’s driven us to keep going,” he said.

The event will provide a chance for riders to compete for prizes in all levels of experience, and will also feature BMX riders showcasing their skills in the bowl.

Sponsored riders who have confirmed they will take part include Andy Anderson from Protest Skateboards, and Andrew Classon from Coastal Riders. Authentic Board Supply has also signed on as a sponsor of the event.

Surrey Mayor Linda Hepner is expected to be on-hand to raffle off prizes, including a limited-edition “Dario 2015” skateboard.

Singer-songwriter Ben Dunnill is set to perform Passing Trains, a song he wrote for his childhood friend.

The event takes place exactly one month after Dario would have turned 16.

Dario was walking with a friend in the early hours of Dec. 13, 2014 when an altercation left him with critical injuries. He was transported to hospital, where he succumbed later that morning. No arrests have been made.

Proceeds from Dario Jam – which is hoped to become an annual event – will go towards Sources Community Resources youth programs.

While the event is about raising money, it’s also about reaching out to teens in the community, according to Dario’s mom, June Iida.

“It’s all about youth engagement and awareness,” Iida said. “We have to start really paying attention to them and their voices. We can learn a lot from them.”

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▼ DELTA RETIRED TEACHERS GIVE BACK TO GRADUATES Two local students have received $1,000 scholarships from the Delta Retired Teachers Association.

Michael Hall is an outstanding Delview student who served as a role model for the anti-bullying program he presented annually to junior students.

As president of the school-based “First Responders,” he was regularly on call in medical emergencies.

An athlete, he played soccer for 13 years on rep teams and coached juniors.

Hall will enroll in the UBC kinesiology program, leading to medical school.

Rachel Hislop-Hook, a hardworking, focused scholar enjoys community service opportunities. She volunteered extensively for KinVillage, Food on the Corner, Camp Qwanoes, Delta Youth Advisory Council and Rotary Interact Club.

At Delta Secondary, Hislop-Hook participated in student government leadership and tutored math.

She will pursue sciences and medical studies in Edmonton.

The scholarships are awarded annually to two graduating Delta students in recognition of their academic achievement as well as school and community volunteerism.

▼ CIVICMINDED STUDENT TO GET A BOOST FOR STUDIES, TRAVEL Surrey’s JiaLi (Betty) Wang has is among 15 civic-minded students from across Canada who have won a 2015 RBC Students Leading Change Scholarship.

Each winner will receive a $10,000 scholarship towards post-secondary tuition, and six of the winners – including Wang – will travel to Kenya for a Me to We Trip in the summer of 2016 to volunteer with the international charity Free The Children.

Wang was chosen for her involvement in humanitarian groups such as the Red Cross and Amnesty International, making a difference through gender equality movements.

She co-created FemLight, a registered non-profit organization that seeks to spark dialogue about sexism while raising money for various girls’ causes in developing countries.

Wang is attending the University of Western Ontario studying Media and Information.

▶ A CAMP-DO ATTITUDE Canex Building Supplies Ltd. has donated $25,000 to SUMS Day Camp Adventures at the Surrey Urban Mission Society. These funds will allowed the camp to continue this year. PHOTO SUBMITTED

▶ REMEMBER SUMMER? Reet Nahal, 11, (top) and sisters Laurin and Kaelyn Gill (8 and 5 respectively) set up a lemonade stand at Goldstone Park on Aug. 22 to raise money for BC Children’s Hospital. BOAZ JOSEPH

In the fight for sight ALEXANDRA KORINOWSKY

an avid user of accessible technologies like the iPhone.

CNIB helped McGee obtain funding to offset some of the Cherise McGee may see the world in black, white and costs associated with acquiring assistive devices, and she shades of grey, but she lives in vibrant technicolour. credits this assistance for completing her post-secondary The 34-year-old entrepreneur and mother of three from education and starting her own emergency preparedness Langley hasn’t let vision loss get in the way of pursuing business that she runs with her husband, Dylan. her dreams.

In addition to being a busy mom and professional, McFollowing a frustratingly long diagnostic process as a Gee’s next aspiration is to mentor teens with disabilities. child, McGee discovered that she has a rare eye condition “I know what it’s like to feel lost at called achromatopsia that leads to that age,” said McGee. “But, I also know low vision, severe sensitivity to light from first-hand experience that it’s and the inability to perceive colour. possible to overcome the challenges of “It took a long time to figure out having a disability – set, and achieve what was going on with me since my goals.” condition is very rare,” said McGee. McGee recently completed another “It was exasperating in the beginbucket list goal when she finished the ning because no one was listening to notoriously difficult Tough Mudder me about what I needed. But, by the obstacle course in Whistler. time I was 14, I found my voice and “In some ways I overcompensate,” started to self-advocate.” said McGee with a laugh, “but I think Once McGee found her voice, she my whole family is better off keeping hasn’t stopped using it. busy and jumping into every opportuniNow, McGee volunteers with ty we can to challenge ourselves.”

Canadian National Institute for the So, when McGee learned about CNIB Blind (CNIB) to build awareness and Night Steps, a 5km fundraising walk raise funds in support of vital vision under the stars in Surrey on Sept. 26, rehabilitation services for communishe leapt at the chance to form a team ty members living with blindness or and raise funds for a cause very close to partial sight. her heart.

“School was challenging for me “How we experience life comes down because I couldn’t see the blackto choice,” said McGee. “I live by the board, which put me behind in math rule that it’s my choice to wake up and spelling,” said McGee. “Learning Cherise and Dylan McGee at Tough and feel sorry for myself or not, and I to self-advocate was necessary to my Mudder. SUBMITTED choose happiness.” academic success, but it’s hard to be To help members of your communiperceived as different. I spent a long ty who are blind or partially sighted time pretending that I didn’t have special needs in order achieve their dreams, register for CNIB Night Steps today to fit in, and to this day I regret doing that.” at www.cnibnightsteps.ca McGee eventually came to CNIB to find some tools and The walk takes place at Holland Park at King George assistive devices that leveled the playing field for her acaBoulevard and Old Yale Road. Check-in is at 4 p.m. For more demics. An optical device called a monocular allows Cherdetails, call toll free: 1-844-810-5408 or email: nightsteps. ise to see what others can up to 100 feet away, and she is bc@cnib.ca

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88-year-old’s message to motorists: ‘Just slow down’ â–ś SPEED WATCH VOLUNTEERS HEADING BACK TO SCHOOL TOO BLACK PRESS

Teachers, parents and kids are not the only ones gearing up for back to school. Surrey RCMP volunteer Bill Brand is also getting ready – he plans to ramp up the Speed Watch program once again for the school year.

Not that he took much of a break during the summer, volunteering two to three times per week in playground zones. But when school is in session, Brand, 88, is out Monday to Friday starting at 8 a.m., reminding motorists to slow down.

Using portable radar equipment and electronic digital boards, Speed

Watch volunteers monitor speeds in school and playground zones, high crash zones, and neighbourhood streets. A police officer will attend whenever possible in order to issue warnings or tickets to drivers.

The Surrey RCMP currently has a number of volunteers who dedicate time to the Speed Watch program around the city. Last year, volunteers with Speed Watch checked and recorded the speed of 299,750 vehicles. That information is collected by police and ICBC to determine high risk locations and determine enforcement action.

Brand has seen just about every traffic vio-

Bill Brand, 88, volunteers Monday to Friday in school zones as part of the Surrey RCMP’s Speed Watch program. PHOTO SUBMITTED lation in his 21 years of volunteering, including a car going 125 km/h in a 30 km/h school zone. He shakes his head, recalling the high reading on the electronic board and the potential for tragedy with such speeds. “We all have a great

responsibility as drivers.

To be so reckless, in areas where young people are congregating, is just unacceptable.�

When asked what message he’d like to send to motorists, it’s a clear and simple one: Just slow down.

That, and read the signs on the road. “We hear it all the time, drivers claiming they didn’t see the 30 km/h sign. That’s not a good excuse; people need to pay attention to what the posted speed limit is,� says Brand.

Brand has volunteered more than 12,000 hours with the District 1 office in City Centre/Whalley since 1994. That’s equal to 500 full calendar days.

What keeps him going? He enjoys the interactions with teachers, principals, students, fellow volunteers and police officers. “People are generally appreciative of what we’re doing with Speed Watch in making our roads safer. And that’s good enough for me.�

If you’re interested in volunteering with Speed Watch or one of Surrey RCMP’s other crime prevention programs, contact your local RCMP district office to learn more: http://bit. ly/1hYXyHN

ETCETERA â–ś ARTS The Art in the City Studio Tour takes pace Sept. 26-27 in Surrey. Step into the studio and meet talented Surrey artists and artisans. Visit the Newton Cultural Centre, South Surrey Arts Centre, The Loafing Shed Glass Studio, The Potters Shed, 10th Avenue Studio and more. Admission is free. Call 604-531-6646 or email info@tourismsurrey. com

â–ś DANCE The White Rock Scottish Country Dance Club is hosting Scottish country dance classes starting tonight (Sept. 9) at 7 p.m. at Sullivan Hall, 6303 152 St. The first class is free for newcomers. For more information, call Maureen at 604-536-1367.

Surrey International Folk Dancers invite new members to learn a variety of dances from Europe, North America and the Middle East. The group meets every Thursday from 7:30-9:30 p.m. at Walnut Road School, 16153 82 Ave. All ages welcome. For more information, call Dale at 604-496-4236, email dale.c.adamson@gmail.com or visit surreyfolkdance.org

â–ś EVENTS CFOBC presents its annual Fall Cat Affair Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 12-13, at Pacific Inn, 1160 King George Blvd. All breed and household cat pet show. Admission is $6 for adults, $4 for seniors, and no charge for kids under 12. From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days. Call 250-6421726 for more information, or email showmanager@ cfofbc.org Drummer Billy Knutson hosts an evening of “RhythmWellnessâ€? at the Surrey Art Gallery (13750 88 Ave.) on Sept. 10. The event is from 7:30-9 p.m. and is part of the Thursday Artist Talk series. For more information, call 604-501-5566.

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▶ MUSIC Sanjh, An Evening of Indian Music, takes place Oct. 2 at 6:30 p.m. at the Surrey Arts Centre (13750 88 Ave.) Featured artists include Akhil Jobanputra, Sunny Matharu, Amika Khushwaha, Cassius Khan, Sharanjeet Singh Mand and Davinder Namdhari. Tickets are $25, available by calling 604-501-5566.

▶ PARENTS George Mackie Library is hosting a Baby Play Date on Sept. 10 from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at 8440 112 St. This interactive program offers simple hands-on (no tech) activities for playing with your baby or toddler. For more information, call 604594-8155.

▶ HEALTH The Osteoporosis Society, Surrey-White Rock chapter, needs new members and volunteers. We meet the third Thursday of each month at 10 a.m. at Mt. Olive Lutheran Church, 148 St. For more information, call 604-538-8057 or 604536-6510.

Canadian Mental Health Association, Delta offers a free, facilitated group for people with Obsessive Compulsive Disorders (OCD) as well as friends and family. The group meets the first Wednesday of each month from 7-9 p.m. at the North Delta Health Building, Unit 129, 6345 120 St. For more information, call 604-943-1878.

▶ SALES/SWAPS Coast Capital Theatre is hosting a sale of theatre props, costumes and more on Sept. 13 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 1532 Johnston Rd. There will be panto costumes, 1970s and ‘80s women’s clothes, set decoration and props items, set building items, and Halloween and Christmas decorations for sale. Donations of good quality, sellable items are welcome. Send a description, value and photo of any items to donate to andreaolund@shaw.ca

▶ SUPPORT Heart and Stroke Foundation of B.C. and Yukon is hosting Living With Stroke, a program designed to help stroke survivors and their caregivers. The interactive seven-week program runs from Oct. 19 to Nov. 30, on Mondays from 1-3 p.m. at the Central City Library (10350 University Dr.), Room #306. The sessions are free. To register, call 1-888-473-4636. Visit www. heartandstroke.bc.ca/livingwithstroke

▶ ONE FAMILY’S VISION FOR A BETTER FUTURE FOR INDIA’S POOR EVAN SEAL

Giving the gift of sight has become the clear vision of a Surrey teen and her family.

Years ago, Yogesh Bhatia and his brother were involved in various charitable organizations. But when his brother passed away, Friends For Cause helps the homeless in India receive free Bhatia decided to focus on one cataract surgery to help them gain their eyesight back. SUBMITTED vision: Helping the homeless in India receive free cataract surgery to help them gain their eyesight of mouth, lets people know about “When I see the people after back through Friends For Cause the charity and the opportunity to they have had the surgery, I feel (FFC). really really selfish,” she said, her After having watched her father receive the free cataract surgery.

This year, Yogesh will be travvoice breaking. “Not because I work full-time while pouring most have done anything selfish, it’s of his own money into the project, eling to the city of Vrindavan, where there is a high population just that we as people so often Tanmai Bhatia, 14, a Kwantlen of elderly widows with just think about ourselves and Park Secondary Grade 9 cataract issues. we don’t appreciate how much student, decided the best Although doctors in we have.” way for her to pitch in was the area are willing to She said there is such a disparto help fundraise and make volunteer their time, the ity between life here in Canada people aware of FFC. specific medicines and and life in India.

“I saw that this year, they equipment needed are Yogesh agrees. were planning to perform expensive.

“In India, people are poor and 1,000 surgeries and that First a camp is set up for they don’t have health services my father needed help in Tanmai people to come and have like we have here. People who order to raise the nearly Bhatia their eyesight tested to need cataract surgery are so poor $50,000 needed,” Tanmai determine those needing and often elderly… they can said. surgery. The patients are not afford the medical services Although the Bhatia then taken to a nearby clinic to that are available and they will family only emigrated to Canada have the surgery done. become blind.” five years ago, Yogesh goes back Tanmai gets emotional when For more information about to visit a different city every year talking about the project and the the charity, visit http://bit.ly/ in the northern Indian state of people who have benefited.

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HELP WANTED FRAMER (HELPER)

Pandori Framing Ltd. of 8466-123 Street, Surrey, BC, V3W 3V6, is seeking a permanent, full-time Framer. Required: Completion of Secondary School and 1 yr of related work experience and proficiency in English language.

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Wage $15-$20/hour negotiable.

Real Estate Assistant P/T Days (Casual) - North Delta Fluent in English with a very pleasant phone voice & excellent computer skills.

Will include: flyer delivery, related office duties, etc. Exp an asset.

Driver’s license & vehicle required.

Email: gsunny22@yahoo.ca Phone: 604-808-3888

User Support Technician needed for Lally Bros Holding, a trucking company in Surrey BC, to provide tech support & networking.

Salary $24 - $26/hr. Min 30 hrs/wk.

2-3 Years exp. Dip./degree req’d.

Interested applicants can fax resume : 604-888-4749 Attn. Annish Singh ars@cullendiesel.com Only short listed will be contacted

TAKE THE

VACATION Check the Travel Bargains in bcclassified.com 604-575-5555

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HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES

TIM HORTONS HIRING FAIR

GLASS Shop Manager opportunity!

Auto glass exp. req’d, mgmt exp. asset. Call Brent, 604-306-5820.

Thursday, Sept 10th, Noon-2pm at 8380 112 St, Delta

GREENHOUSE LABOURER

Come Join Our Team!

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We’re your #1 source for

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Commander Warehouse Equipment Ltd. Industrial, material handling, warehouse and storage product specialists located in Surrey require energetic individuals to work in our warehouse facility.

This full time position involves general warehouse duties and may require some heavy lifting. A command of the English language is a must. Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm.

Apply by email to commanderhrdept@gmail.com

Must have your own reliable CARGO VAN (minimum ¾ ton) and clean driver abstract.

NO CARS, SUVS, MINI-VANS OR PICKUP TRUCKS. • Tuesday Evenings & Thursday Evenings • Pick up newspapers from our warehouse • Deliver newspapers to our carriers’ homes in Langley City, Walnut Grove and Aldergrove

Call 604.514.6770 circulation@langleytimes.com

287 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

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

**3 READINGS FOR $35** 100% GUARANTEED Call today for a better tomorrow

604-363-6211 175 CATERING/PARTY RENTALS

Free Estimates

Call Sunny,778-893-1786

HOME CARE

Caring, Licensed Long term Care Aide looking for cleaning or respite.

Excellent References.

Call Dora @ 250-550-0328 (Surrey)

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CONCRETE & PLACING Bonniecrete Const.

AAA PRECISION PAINTING. Quality work. 778-881-6096.

Concrete Lifting D Crack Repair D Eliminate Tripping Hazards D For all your concrete repairs

Renovation Specialist Quality workmanship since 1968 Commercial - Residential

Ross 604D535D0124 Bonniecrete Const Ltd

KITCHENS - BATHRMS CROWN MOULDING SUITES, DECKS, REPAIRS - BUILDING MAINT. REFS. WORK GUARANTEED

DESIGN

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

TONY’’S PAINTING

Emerson’s Contracting 604-312-9209, 604-535-0566

778-231-9675, 778-231-9147

FREE ESTIMATES

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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

DRYWALL

PSB DRYWALL LTD.★ All Boarding, Taping, Framing & Texture. Insured work. Dump Removal Service. 604-762-4657 / 778-240-4657

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ELECTRICAL

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Kristy 604.488.9161

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

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

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 NEED A LOAN? Own Property?

Have Bad Credit? We can help!

Call toll free 1-866-405-1228 www.firstandsecondmortgages.ca

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FENCING

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

Harbiee 604-722-2531 6 FOOT HIGH CEDAR FENCE. $13/foot. Low Prices. Quality Work.

Free Est. Harbans 604-805-0510.

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GARDENING

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ALL LANDSCAPING. Hedge trimming, pruning, weeding, yard clean up. Free est. Jason 778-960-7109

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

Prompt Delivery Available

Meadows Landscape Supply

$59.00 Per Ton

Best Lawn & Garden Service We don’t just maintain, we improve.

25 yrs exp. Call Mike 604-868-3554 Hedge Trimming, Tree Pruning, Complete Garden clean-up.

Bark Mulch. Call 778-383-7220

604-465-1311

7 Days / Week

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

(604)465-1311

meadowslandscapesupply.com

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

shinelandscaping@hotmail.com

Call 778-688-3724

MISC SERVICES

✶Dump Site Now Open✶ .Jim’s Mowing. 310-JIMS (5467).

SHINE LANDSCAPING

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

KITCHEN CABINETS

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

All Electrical. Low Cost. Licensed.

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

PK CONTRACTING Mini excavator, concrete breaking drainage hauling.

(Fully insured). (604)218-0279

HOME REPAIRS

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

Joe 604-961-9937.

NEIGHBOURS ELECTRIC Licensed, Warrantied, Affordable.

Renos & small jobs. Res & comm.

7 Days. Free est. 604-710-5758.

263 EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE

polarbearpainting.com $299 ~ 3 Rooms walls only 2 coats call: 604-866-6706

HANDYMAN CONNECTION HANDYMAN CONNECTION Handyman Connection - Bonded -Renovations - Installations Repairs - 604.878.5232

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

Unique Taste, Unique Menus...

Gourmet, Customized Menus Tailored To Your Function...

Re-Paint Specialist 15 yrs experience Interior/Exterior, stucco painting. on re-painting or

Licensed, Bonded, Expert trouble shooter. 24/7. 100% guaranteed.

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

PRISM PAINTING CO.

20% discount

LOW RATES 604-617-1774

Specializing in Private Events!

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

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

3 rooms $299

.portkells nurseries 604-882-1344

IMMEDIATE RESULTS 41 Years Experience

.Miracle Moving 604-720-2009

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

UNIQUE CONCRETE

Palm - Tarot Card - Crystal Ball One visit will convince you of her amazing gift to guide you into the future.

Solve all Problems of Life.

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

RENO’S; Bsmt Stes, Kitchen, Bath, Hardwood/Laminate Floors, Tiles & Mouldings. Call: 778-549-9119

.Need Cash, Own Vehicle? Borrow up to $25,000. SnapCarCash. 604-777-5046

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Psychic Readings

MOVING & STORAGE

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

604-461-0999

PERSONAL SERVICES

HELP WANTED

NOW HIRING! Delivery Drivers

WAREHOUSE

WAREHOUSE ORDER PICKER/LABOURER

TRADES, TECHNICAL

PLUMBERS WANTED Skylark Plumbing Heating & gas Fitting Ltd. (8861 138A St Surrey B.C) is hiring 2 F/T plumbers. The salary is $15.-$20. depending on exp.

Start date of Employment: As soon as possible. Knowledge of English & Grade12 is required.

The applicants must have 1-2 years of exp. in plumbing or related trade. The job duties are: to Install, repair & maintain water treatment equipment, piping & controls; maintain underground storm sanitary and water piping systems; Also maintain sinks, tubs & toilets; Email your resume to: skylarkplumbing6@gmail.com

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~ Hot water tanks ~ Gasfitting/Sheet metal

Service Clerk / Writer

This is a full-time position at the Surrey location.

• Applicant must have service counter experience.

• Applicant should also have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word.

• Excellent communication skills, a pleasant manner, good customer relations and working under pressure are a must.

Fax resume to: 604-327-7759

Express Currency Exchange Ltd.

Classified Advertising

GARDENING

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

Furnace & Air Conditioning

Shifts: Mon-Sat, 9am-5pm

bcclassified.com 604-575-5555

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Vehicle an asset. Ph: 604-612-1600

Must have cashier experience Grade 12 Math is an asset.

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 $10.50/hr plus AD&D benefits.

Positions available immediately. English language not required. Positions open to all persons (incl. youth, aboriginals, new immigrants and all others) demonstrating their ability to meet expectations of full time, physical work in greenhouse environment.

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

FINANCIAL SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

Experienced Masonry Labourer or Apprentice with 2-3 years exp.

FT/PT POSITIONS AVAILABLE

15223 Russell Ave. White Rock (No phone calls please)

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

Masonry Labourer Required

OF YOUR DREAMS...

All interested candidates must present their resume in person Monday-Friday, 10am-3pm to:

PERSONAL SERVICES

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

GUTTER CLEANING SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE

Call Ian 604-724-6373

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MOVING & STORAGE

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING Across the street - across the world Real Professionals, Reas. Rates.

Best in every way! 604-721-4555.

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

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

~ PRO PAINTERS ~ INTERIOR / EXTERIOR Quality Work, Free Estimates Member of Better Business Bureau

WCB INSURED

Vincent 543-7776

www.paintspecial.com 778-322-2378 Lower Mainland 604-996-8128 Fraser Valley Running this ad for 10yrs

PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299 2 coats any colour

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

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

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PLUMBING

LOCAL PLUMBER $45 Service Call Plumbing, Heating, Plugged Drains.

Mustang Plumbing 778-714-2441

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

Drain Cleaning. Ins. (604)596-2841

A Gas Fitter ✭ Plumber Furnaces, Boilers, Hot Water Heating, Hotwater Tanks, Drain/ Duct Cleaning & Plumbing Jobs. ✭ 604-312-7674 ✭ ✭ 604-507-4606 ✭

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

Ask about our

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$

ROOM SPECIAL

CALL TODAY! 604-866-7080 www.benchmarkpainting.ca

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PLUMBING

PETS 477

PETS

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

RENTALS 750

SUITES, LOWER

TRANSPORTATION 818

CARS - DOMESTIC

TRANSPORTATION 830

TRANSPORTATION

MOTORCYCLES

845

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

The Scrapper

~ Certified Plumber ~ ON CALL 24 HOURS/DAY

Reno’s and Repairs Furnace, Boilers, Hot Water Heat Plumbing Jobs ~ Reas rates

~ 604-597-3758 ~ 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

CKC Reg Shelties. 2male -5 mo/2 yrs, CH bred-N.B. contract. Riverwind Shelties-Laura. 604-793-6768.

SURREY 72/126th. 3 Bdrm t/house $1135/mo. Quiet family complex.

No pets. Call 604-543-7271.

Golden Retriever Puppies for sale, Only 4 left. Vet checked, 1st shots, dewormed. 604-813-5700

Surrey

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

ITALIAN MASTIFF (Cane Corso)

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

Max occ. 2 people. Sorry no pets.

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

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

A Gas Fitter ✭ Plumber

733 MOBILE HOMES & PADS

RENOS & REPAIRS Excellent price on Hot Water Tanks Furnace, Boilers, Plumbing Jobs & Drain Cleaning

✭ 604-312-7674 ✭

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PRESSURE WASHING

All Gutter Cleaning. Window & Roof FULL HOUSE CLEANING Call Victor 604-589-0356

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

1 Purebred blue male.

1st shots, tails / d c removed.

ULTIMATE FAMILY GUARDIAN Pet homes. $1000. 604-308-5665 ITALIAN MASTIFFS. Unregistered 4 M, 3 F. Ready Sept 15. Tails, dewormed shots $1200. 604-338-7587

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RUBBISH REMOVAL

736

REAL ESTATE

FLEETWOOD 2200sf 3 bdrm house, 6 appls, 2 car garage, $2000mo. Avail now. 604-502-9072

FOR SALE BY OWNER 1/4 Acre

SUPER CLOVERDALE LOCATION $710,000 18085 58th Ave House a tear down ABBOTSFORD. 2986 Oriole Cr. 3 bdrm. rancher. 6400 sq.ft. corner lot. Lge shed. Near John Maclure Elem. $355,000. 604-832-0719 SURREY.

House on 1/2 Acre Lot. GOOD INVESTMENT. 13672 Bentley Rd. $895K.

By Owner. Call 604-324-0655

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

RICK’S RUBBISH REMOVAL - Residential - Commercial - Construction - Yard Waste IN BUSINESS OVER 20 YEARS ~ FREE ESTIMATES ~

Call Rick 604-329-2783

Surrey - Newton area 2 unauthorized bsmt suites, 3 bdrms up, 8000 sf lot, 3000 sf house. Asking $645,000: (604)970-2254

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS DON’T OVERPAY! rtmihomes.com “Your Smart Housing Solution” Canada’s Largest provider of manufactured housing. Text or call (844-334-2960). In stock 16’/20’/22’ Homes on Sale Now!

TRAVEL with bcclassified.com

604 575 5555

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO .Hugh & McKinnon Rentals 604-541-5244.

CEDAR GARDEN APARTMENTS 13370 King George Blvd.

Bachelor units - $595/mo 1 bdrm - $675/mo 2 bdrm - $750/mo Wheelchair accessible Near skytrain

604-771-2609

372

SUNDECKS

Cedar Lodge and Court Apts Quiet community living next to Guildford Mall.

Clean 1 & 2 bdrms, Corner units avail. (some w/ensuites), Cable, Heat, Hot Water incl. Onsite Mgr.

604-584-5233 www.cycloneholdings.ca

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TREE SERVICES

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

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

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

WCB/Fully Insured

$25 Off with this Ad

Jerry, 604-500-2163

PETS 477

PETS

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

CLOVERDALE 192nd/Hwy 10.

Very clean secure 1 bdrm, 2nd floor alarmed apt with nice full kitchen; insuite laundry,large windows w/lots of natural light. Near all amens, shops, bus, park, schls. Avail now. $800/mo incl hydro. 604-307-6348.

CLOVERDALE lge updated 1 Bdrm apt $810/m Incl heat, hot water N/P. 604-576-1465, 604-612-1960 KWANTLAN COLLEGE. 2 bdrm condo, 2 bath, incls lndry, n/p, n/s.

Avail now. $1100/m.(604)655-6631

SUNCREEK ESTATES ★ 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

Office: 7121 - 133B St. Surrey 604-596-0916

SUITES, UPPER

BEAR CREEK. Clean bright 1 bdrm bachelor, bath & kitchenette. Furn. $505. Immed.NP/NS. 604-597-2671

752

TOWNHOUSES

SURREY 174/57 Ave. 2 Bdrm T/H. $920/mo. Quiet family complex, shopping mall across the street, no pets. Call 604-576-9969 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

2006 Chrysler Sebring Touring (2.7L), 135K, Auto, Fully Loaded, keyless entry, A/C. Exc cond!! $5700/obo. 604-715-7469 (Sry)

&ODVVL¿HGV 604-575-5555

OCEAN VIEW HOME IN SUNSHINE HILLS, DELTA. 4 bdrm, 3 FULL RENOVATED bthrms, 2850 SF 2 STOREY HOME ON 15,000 SF LOT! TONS OF PARKING & DBL GARAGE. Avbl Sept. 1st RENT $2,600 a month. 1 dog/1 cat OK. email: janet@janetr.com. DETAILS & PICS: http://vancouv e r . c r a i g slist.ca/rds/apa/5135371546.html Surrey 23/170, 5 bdrm on 1.2 AC 3 full baths, 2.5 lvls, 5 appls, drapes, Sept 15. $2650. 604-205-7020 SURREY Nr 124 A/100. 3 Bdr rancher unit w/fp, St Helen’s Park area nr church & schools, separate courtyard. NP/NS. $1100/m +utils (neg) 604-589-1975, 604-816-9319

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MOTELS, HOTELS

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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2009 SAGA Dual Sport dirt/street motorcycle. Mint cond, never off road. 550 orig kms. Super commuter. $1975. 604-349-4181.

845

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS WAREHOUSE LIEN ACT

Cloverdale - Newly Renovated!

Fenced yrd. 5 bdrms. 3 full bath.

Cls. to all amens. Avail. Now. W/D $1750 + utils. mo. (604)576-2489

Call: (604)575-9199

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

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HOMES FOR RENT

FLEETWOOD 160th/84th. 3 Bdrm rancher on 1 acre lot. Avail now. $1500/mo. Call 778-889-6413.

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

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

Wanted: DOBIE PUP

I have fenced yard. 604-498-5191

SURREY 14075 108 Ave. 2 Bdrm 1250 sq.ft. grnd level suite. 5 Appls, no pets, available ASAP. $850/mo + 40% utilities. Call: 604-809-7796

SUITES, LOWER

CLOVERDALE bright 2 bdrm suite in brand new house, full bath, nr all amens, school, bus. Avail immed. ns/np. $900 incl utils. 604-307-2952 FLEETWOOD- New 2bdrm bsmtgranite counter tops, lndry. $825. n/p, n/s. Avail. Now. 778-863-9683 FLEETWOOD-ON 88ave @154th.

1brm. n/p n/s Satelite/ internet/ utill all included. partial furnished.

Suitable for single quiet person.

Avail Sept 10. $650. 778-229-3141 FRASER HEIGHTS: 2 Bdrm plus Den suite,1370 sqft, $950/mo for 2 people, or $1050/mo for 3 people.

Incl utils & laundry.

Near shops/school. N/P. N/S. Available Now. Call 604-580-1538.

N. DELTA 113/90 Ave. Clean, 2 bdrm bsmt ste in newer house. Incl utils & own inste w/d. Near schools.

NS/NP. Jat 778-908-2319 aft 3pm NEWTON: 2 BDRM ground level bsmt suite, avail now. Utils incl.

For info call after 4pm: 604-572-2768 or 778-839-5721

• Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal

2013 Honda Civic, 4 dr sedan, 5 speed manual. Base model.

50,000 kms. White. $8000 Firm.

604-538- 9257

FREE TOWING 7 days/wk.

We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022 #1 FREE Scrap Vehicle REMOVAL ~~ ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT ~~ $$$ PAID FOR SOME. 604.683.2200

Bernice Wright claims a warehouseman’s lien against the following person. If not paid in full on or before the date stated the 2001 Volvo V70 4dr SW, VIN#: YV1SW53D912052214 goods will be sold or disposed of: KEVIN WOOLLIAMS Date of Sale After Sept 19th, 2015 AMOUNT OWING: $5000.00

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS RE: ESTATE OF JOSEPH URPI ROIG, also known as Jose Roig Urpi and Jose Urpi Roig late of 5702-128th Street, Surrey, British Columbia, V3X 1T5 (the “Estate”) NOTICE is given that creditors and others having claims against the Estate are required to send them to the executors, Jaime Robreño Roig and Alex Robreño Marco, at 1800 - 510 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 0M3, on or before October 30, 2015, after which date the Estate assets will be distributed having regard only to claims that have been received.

EXECUTORS: JAIME ROBREÑO ROIG and ALEX ROBREÑO MARCO SOLICITOR: Bull, Housser & Tupper LLP

Witness needed

for a hit and run motor vehicle accident that occurred on Friday, August 14, 2015 at 6:00am on 64th Avenue and 178th Street involving a 1996 Honda Accord with BC plate no. 590 LKT and a black Honda Civic.

If you have any information regarding this accident please contact Harry Bains at 604.864.6131

Witness needed

for a hit and run motor vehicle accident that occurred on Saturday, August 1, 2015 between 1:30 and 1:45 pm on 76th Avenue and Sinclair Crescent involving a 2007 Honda Accord with BC plate no. GTX 1 and a black colored vehicle with BC plate no.

304 LVN. If you have any information regarding this accident please contact Harry Bains at 604.864.6131

In the Matter of Part 3.1 (Administrative Forfeiture) of the Civil Forfeiture Act [SBC 2005, C. 29] the CFA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT: On January 16, 2013, at 85th Avenue and 141st Street, Surrey, B.C., Peace Officer(s) of the Surrey RCMP seized, at the time indicated, the subject property, described as: $700 CAD and $100 USD, both on or about 14:07 Hours.

The subject property was seized because there was evidence that the subject property had been obtained by the commission of an offence (or offences) under section 5(2) (Possession for purpose of trafficking) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act of Canada.

Notice is hereby given that the subject property, CFO file Number: 2015-2964, is subject to forfeiture under Part 3.1 of the CFA and will be forfeited to the Government for disposal by the Director of Civil Forfeiture unless a notice of dispute

is filed with the Director within the time period set out in this notice.

A notice of dispute may be filed by a person who claims to have an interest in all or part of the subject property. The notice of dispute must be filed within 60 days of the date upon which this notice is first published.

You may obtain the form of a notice of dispute, which must meet the requirements of Section 14.07 of the CFA, from the Director’s website, accessible online at www. pssg.gov.bc.ca/civilforfeiture. The notice must be in writing, signed in the presence of a lawyer or notary public, and mailed to the Civil Forfeiture Office, PO Box 9234 Station Provincial Government, Victoria, B.C. V8W 9J1.

In the Matter of Part 3.1 (Administrative Forfeiture) of the Civil Forfeiture Act [SBC 2005, C. 29] the CFA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT: On January 17, 2015, at the 13330 block of 102A Avenue, Surrey, B.C., Peace Officer(s) of the Surrey RCMP seized, at the time indicated, the subject property, described as: a 1999 white Pontiac Grand Prix, BCLP: AG044K, VIN: 1G2NE52T2XM931313, on or about 22:05 Hours.

The subject property was seized because there was evidence that the subject property had been used in the commission of an offence (or offences) under section 5(2) (possession for purpose of trafficking) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act of Canada and section 243.1 (flight from police) of the Criminal Code of Canada.

Notice is hereby given that the subject property, CFO file Number: 2015-3013, is subject to forfeiture under Part 3.1 of the CFA and will be forfeited to the Government for disposal by the Director of Civil

Forfeiture unless a notice of dispute is filed with the Director within the time period set out in this notice.

A notice of dispute may be filed by a person who claims to have an interest in all or part of the subject property. The notice of dispute must be filed within 60 days of the date upon which this notice is first published.

You may obtain the form of a notice of dispute, which must meet the requirements of Section 14.07 of the CFA, from the Director’s website, accessible online at www. pssg.gov.bc.ca/civilforfeiture. The notice must be in writing, signed in the presence of a lawyer or notary public, and mailed to the Civil Forfeiture Office, PO Box 9234 Station Provincial Government, Victoria, B.C. V8W 9J1.

WITNESS NEEDED: If you witnessed or have any information about a Hit & Run accident that occurred on the evening of August 9, 2015 at 64th Avenue and Claytonwood Gate, Surrey BC involving a silver Dodge sedan, could you please call 604-314-7154. Thanks for your help.

To Place An Ad Call 604-575-5555

Crossword

This week’s theme:

Sooner or Later

by James Barrick

In the Matter of Part 3.1 (Administrative Forfeiture) of the Civil Forfeiture Act [SBC 2005, C. 29] the CFA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT: On September 5, 2014, at the 14700 block of 78th Avenue, Surrey, B.C., Peace Officer(s) of the Surrey RCMP seized, at the time indicated, the subject property, described as: $4,590 CAD and $47,490 CAD, on or about 22:47 Hours.

The subject property was seized because there was evidence that the subject property had been obtained by the commission of an offence (or offences) under section 354(1) (possession of property obtained by crime) of the Criminal Code of Canada.

Notice is hereby given that the subject property, CFO file Number: 2015-3018, is subject to forfeiture under Part 3.1 of the CFA and will be forfeited to the Government for disposal by the Director of Civil Forfeiture unless a notice of dispute

is filed with the Director within the time period set out in this notice.

A notice of dispute may be filed by a person who claims to have an interest in all or part of the subject property. The notice of dispute must be filed within 60 days of the date upon which this notice is first published.

You may obtain the form of a notice of dispute, which must meet the requirements of Section 14.07 of the CFA, from the Director’s website, accessible online at www. pssg.gov.bc.ca/civilforfeiture. The notice must be in writing, signed in the presence of a lawyer or notary public, and mailed to the Civil Forfeiture Office, PO Box 9234 Station Provincial Government, Victoria, B.C. V8W 9J1.

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