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Surrey school trustees say the provincial government is forcing the school district to participate in a money-saving measure that not only won’t save Surrey dollars, but may add costs in the long run.

The issue lies with the sharing of services between B.C. school districts – an initiative of Bill 11, the Education Statutes Amendment Act passed earlier this year.

The idea is to reduce overhead in individual districts by sharing costs for services such as technology, transportation or legal services.

Trustee Terry Allen, who’s a representative on BCPSEA (B.C. Public School Employers’ Association), said Surrey recently learned it will be mandatory for the district to share continued on page 4

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The Wild West days of unlimited spending in municipal election campaigns are about to end.

The province is proposing election spending limits on civic government, a move which is hoped to level the playing field in local politics.

The proposed spending limits are tallied on a per-capita basis and will be in effect for the 2018 civic election.

The permitted spending amounts vary by the size of each municipality according to a population-based formula.

It works out to $10,000 for mayoral candidates in cities of up to 10,000 people, rising to $89,250 for a population of 150,000, and reaching $149,250 for a city of 250,000.

An extra 15 cents per capita is added after 250,000 for the biggest cities.

Spending by councillors, regional district directors and school trustees would be capped at half the limit of mayors in their areas.

Based on Surrey’s population, the limit would be $96,366 for a city councillor and $188,750 for mayor.

If in place for last year’s civic election, the rules would have imposed a cap on spending for all eight Surrey First councillors and mayor to $957,678.

It would have sliced about $250,000 from the spending by Surrey First in 2014, a coalition which spent $1.2 million winning all seats on council.

Mayor Linda Hepner told The Leader

she’s comfortable with the proposed spending limits. She described last year’s election as a “bit of an anomaly” as it was so hotly contested.

“In my 30 years experience… it cost a little more than an ordinary general election,” Hepner said. “This last election was an expensive go-round.”

The Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development, Peter Fassbender, said in a release Thursday the spending cap would increase with the cost of inflation.

“I think they’ve got this right,” said Dermod Travis, executive direcLinda Hepner tor for Integrity B.C., adding the sliding scale of the formula reflects the different needs of small and large communities.

“It’s unfortunate the other half of the equation is not being tackled at the same time, which would be donations. But I think they’ve found a good middle for where those caps should be on expenses.”

If the cap had been in place for last year’s election, mayoral candidate Barinder Rasode would have overspent by $123,917.

She said in an interview that due to sign damage and other incidentals, her group, One Surrey, spent more than it intended.

Nonetheless, Rasode said she welcomes B.C.’s move to cap election expenses.

“I think it’s really important to have election spending limits,” Rasode said.

She said the proposed legislation is a great start, but there needs to be further reforms to election conduct.

She also wants to see a ban on election signs “for sustainability reasons, but also cost reasons.”

She said the spending limits being introduced create a “level playing field” for independents and others who might not have the same access to capital.

“I’m actually really proud of the campaign we ran,” Rasode said.

Asked if she would run again in 2018, Rasode wouldn’t rule it out.

“In three years, we will Barinder Rasode be looking at a very different Surrey,” Rasode said. “That decision is not one that I have to make right now.”

Fassbender said in a news release that the spending limits were brought about by wishes of both voters and candidates.

The recommendations were developed by a special legislative committee and have support of both the B.C. Liberals and NDP, as well as the Union of B.C. Municipalities.

The expense limits would apply from Jan. 1 of the election year until voting day.

The government is expected to table the bill on local election spending in the fall sitting of the B.C. legislature and is taking public comments in a final round of consultations until Nov. 27.

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Departing MPs to enjoy ‘soft financial landing’ ▼ CANADIAN TAXPAYERS’ FEDERATION RELEASES LIST OF PENSIONS AND SEVERANCES FOR 2015 ELECTION BLACK PRESS

Conservative MP Russ Hiebert’s career in federal politics may be at an end, but he’s looking at a comfortable retirement, thanks to his severance package.

The four-time South Surrey-White Rock-Cloverdale MP – who announced over a year ago he wasn’t running again – represented the now-redrawn riding starting in 2004.

Dianne Watts won the South-Surrey White Rock riding for the Conservatives in the Oct. 19 federal election.

Hiebert served more than the minimum six years to qualify for what the Canadian Taxpayers’ Federation (CTF) calls a lucrative “fat-cat” MP pension.

According to the CTF, he’ll receive $83,700 in immediate severance. His annual pension – which starts in 2024 – will be $55,643. That works out to a lifetime pension (to age 90) of $2,791,083.

Hiebert, 46, can opt to start collecting his pension at age 55.

On Tuesday, the CTF released its severance and pension figures for the 2015 federal election.

Out of the 75 MPs who retired or chose to not run again since 2011, Hiebert has the 22nd highest lifetime pension total.

CTF Research Director Jeff Bowes said those 75 MPs include 13 MPs who didn’t serve long enough to earn a pension (less than six years).

Nina Grewal Conservative MP Nina Grewal, who went down to defeat in Fleetwood-Port Kells, has a lifetime payout of $2.52 million for 11 years of service. continued on page 8

About a dozen tents were set up briefly in Whalley last year. City officials and social workers were able to find the homeless campers more permanent homes and the tents came down. FILE PHOTO

Ruling shines spotlight on homelessness ▼ COURTS SAY CITIES CAN’T EVICT TENTS FROM MUNICIPAL PARKS JEFF NAGEL

A leading municipal lawyer predicts cities and senior governments will be under increased pressure to house the homeless as a result of a new court ruling that they can’t be stopped from camping in parks overnight.

Jonathan Baker says the B.C. Supreme Court decision last Wednesday that Abbotsford can’t evict the homeless from a municipal park has broad implications for other communities, which may see more camps spring up in public spaces.

By making homeless tents an ongoing and legal fixture in local parks, he said, the court has sent a signal that the problem can’t simply be covered up or chased away.

“You can’t govern by shoving a problem from neighbourhood to neighbourhood or from city to city,” Baker said.

“You can’t do it with environmental pollution and you can’t do it with mental health. That’s what this means.”

Baker said the Abbotsford decision by Chief Justice Christopher Hinkson was “very balanced” in that it did not require permanent homeless camps to be established.

Advocates there had demanded a designated tent city, with facilities including washrooms.

It largely mirrors a 2008 B.C. Court of Appeal ruling on use of parks in Victoria.

In both cases, courts have held that cities with insufficient shelter spaces for local homeless can’t enforce their bylaws that normally prohibit overnight camping in parks, although tents must come down during the day so parks can be enjoyed by other citizens.

In Victoria, that’s meant daily police patrols to rouse homeless campers each morning at 9 a.m. and cajole them to take down their tents until 7 p.m., when they can go back up again.

“Both courts are saying that the problem of people camping in parks is really a major mental health and social problem and ultimately it has to be addressed by governments, one way or another,” Baker said.

He called it a “marked departure” by the judiciary from 1984, when B.C. Supreme Court let the City of Vancouver oust sex workers from the West End, prompting them to migrate to other neighbourhoods.

He sees “tremendous” potential for an appeal of the Abbotsford ruling – if either side sees enough potential benefit ▶ “You can’t for the cost. govern by shoving In the meantime, he said, all levels of government should a problem from redouble their efforts to work neighbourhood to together to provide lasting solutions.

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▶ CONCERNS LINGER OVER BILL11 from page 1

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labour relations and employee liability services.

“We have a huge labour relations department that deals with all our grievances and staff concerns. At the end of the day, the Surrey School District will continue to do business as usual.

But now we’re going to have to pay to be in the shared services.”

Allen said the government has indicated sharing labour relations services between districts will save about $1 to $2 million annually for the province.

While sharing such services can benefit smaller school districts that have limited staff and resources, Allen says there’s no advantage for Surrey.

“We’ve worked hard to become

an efficient labour rela“We have no problem tions department and with shared services, we’ve saved millions.” but boards should have The government has a choice,” said Allen. said the first year of “I’m elected to decide sharing labour relations what we will and will services will likely be not spend money on. free for school disBasically, we’re being tricts, but it’s unclear pushed into somehow much each school thing.” district will have to pay Last spring, the eduafter that. cation minister of the Terry Allen Allen fears that if it’s day, Peter Fassbender, like other costs, it’ll be assured boards would based on enrolment. maintain “considerable And if that’s true, as the largest autonomy” but made it clear all school district in B.C., Surrey’s tab districts needed to participate in would be the highest. “finding efficiencies.”

When Bill 11 was introduced, Surrey has requested to meet many school boards voiced conwith the CEO of BCPSEA, the cerns about the legislation, saying body implementing shared it eroded their rights as elected service agreements, as well as the officials. Those concerns linger. executive director of the Service Delivery Branch.

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“If any one municipality came up with a true solution to homelessness – providing shelter of some sort – that’s where everybody would go and there’d be a shortage again.”

Small homeless camps pop up in Surrey periodically, but are usually dismantled after service providers find the campers some place to go.

On Oct. 13, the provincial government announced it would help build a new winter shelter in the city, which is home to the second-largest number of estimated homeless in the region after Vancouver and has also sought to remove tent encampments.

The 40-bed temporary winter shelter will be opened near the former Dell Hotel site in Whalley beginning next month.

The province will provide approximately $400,000 to the Lookout Emergency Aid Society to operate the new shelter, intended to provide a warm, safe place for those who are homeless or at risk for homelessness.

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SkyTrain stalled BLACK PRESS

A power surge shut down Expo Line trains for up to two-and-a-quarter hours starting at 6 p.m.

Saturday as thousands of Canucks fans were trying to get downtown for a hockey game.

Twelve of the 19 trains that had to be halted to ensure passenger safety were stuck on the tracks between stations and staff had to manually drive them back to the nearest station and re-enter them in the computer system.

Only one person pried open train doors and walked out on the tracks Saturday, according to TransLink spokesperson Anne Drennan.

About half the Expo line from King George to Edmonds was running by 7:15, allowing the buses to redeploy to the Vancouver segment of the line.

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proposed 0.5-per-cent sales tax was approved, and it was thought they’d be influential in persuading Surrey and Vancouver residents to vote yes.

But the plebiscite was defeated JEFF NAGEL – just 34 per cent supported the tax The mayors of Metro Vancouver’s hike in Surrey and Robertson could two biggest cities may not hang onto not even deliver a win in Vancouver. their influential posts overseeing Delta Mayor Lois Jackson chalTransLink in 2016 after leading this lenged Hepner for vice-chair in the year’s transit funding plebiscite to a last Mayors’ Council election, argudisastrous defeat. ing then she would have more time Vancouver’s Gregor Robertson and than the busy and newly elected Surrey’s Linda Hepner are the chair Surrey mayor. and vice-chair of the Mayors’ CounJackson doesn’t rule out letting cil on Regional Transportation, and her name stand again and predicts as a result they also sit as directors other challengers may surface. on the TransLink board.

“I’m sure there will be people Metro mayors will vote by early wanting to vie for those positions,” January on who should hold those she said. “I’ll have to think about it. seats next year.

It’s a big job.”

Both the Mayors’ Council leaderJackson said she continues to ship positions and the TransLink believe it’s important to have strong board directorships bring major representation from south of the additional duties and Fraser on the Mayors’ consume large amounts Council. ▶ “I am of time.

“We really do have to Hepner told Black have some strong people assessing Press she is unsure if she in those positions and whether I will seek another year, they really do have to acknowledging the huge have the time to devote.” need to be commitment required.

Metro mayors warned vice-chair of “I am assessing wheththe province after the er I need to be vice-chair referendum defeat that the Mayors’ of the Mayors’ Council,” they might disband the Council.”

Hepner said. “I thought Mayors’ Council and (the role) was importabdicate their responLINDA HEPNER ant last year, given the sibility for TransLink plebiscite and my comunless more governance mitments relative to the reforms are soon made mayors’ transportation to the transportation plan.” authority.

She added the Mayors’ Council A new CEO is being recruited is “critically important” to her, but but there’s so far been no sign of “there are other things pulling at my substantive movement from the coat tails.” province to restructure TransLink.

Those things include firming up Despite that, Jackson said she the city’s relationship with the new believes the mayors must carry on federal Liberal government, collaband do what they can to improve orative work with the region’s big TransLink and defend the interests city mayors and possible refugee of local residents. settlement strategies.

Port Coquitlam Mayor Greg “I am assessing my time,” she said. Moore, who chairs the Metro Van“I have made no firm commitment couver board, said he doesn’t intend one way or another.” to seek either of the two seats.

Robertson and Hepner took on the “No, I’ve got to keep my focus on roles for 2015 in large part because Metro Vancouver,” he said. their cities had the most to gain Robertson could not be reached from new rapid transit projects if a for comment.

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Keep Canada tolerant ▼ STEPHEN HARPER’S CONSERVATIVES CREATED DIVISIONS Re: Federal election results.

Political pundits are saying, “It was time for change.”

Governments pick up baggage in time, but this is far more. After Stephen Harper gained majority status, he started governing for his core group and not for all Canadians.

He ran roughshod over people’s rights with militant zeal under the guise of security. Supreme Court rulings found time and again that his new laws went afoul of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Yet he kept doing it.

He chipped away at the very democracy he was so fond of telling the terrorists about. Bills such as C-51 have caused uncertainty and fear for honest Canadians.

Then he used terrorist attacks on

Canadian soil as a justification for measures like in C-51.

He muzzled scientists, gutted protection for lakes and water ways, made Canada the laughing stock on environmental issues, and played havoc with family re-unification.

He took lot of credit for the good economy during the world-wide financial crisis. The credit really goes to the Canadian banks for their more prudent lending criteria.

And he blew away the surplus left by previous governments.

Worst of all, he created divisions among Canadians.

Canada is a moderate and tolerant country. Let’s keep it that way.

Dave Bains, Surrey

A RELATIVELY MINOR LOSS Re: “Red shift in Surrey-Delta,” The Leader Oct. 21.

Looking at the big picture across Canada, it should be noted that

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the Tories won a majority in 2011, with 39.62 per cent of the popular vote, while the Liberals won a majority in the latest election with 39.5 per cent of the popular vote.

It was the collapse of the NDP vote going to the Liberals that resulted in a majority government for Justin Trudeau.

The Conservative party lost 2,480 votes in total across Canada and retained 99 seats. That is a relatively minor loss when we are talking about millions of votes.

The NDP, in contrast, lost over a million votes.

Fred Perry, Surrey

BETTING ON THE ROOKIE Thank God Harper has been kicked out.

Now let’s see what the rookie can do.

M. Hajee, Surrey

VIEWPOINT

Myths of the Highway of Tears BC VIEWS ▼ Tom Fletcher

The scandal of the week at the B.C. legislature is what could be termed “delete-gate.”

Primarily, it revolves around 36 pages of government emails that the NDP Opposition has been trying for a year to get under freedom of information legislation. They relate to a series of meetings between transportation ministry bureaucrats and remote communities along Highway 16, between Prince George and Prince Rupert.

If you want all of the accusations about government secrecy and alleged cover-ups, I invite you to read “Access Denied,” the latest report of the Information and Privacy Commissioner at www.oipc.bc.ca, and transcripts of question period in the legislature last week.

What you won’t find there is much discussion of the actual problem, which is a shortage of safe and practical transportation options in and out of these communities – most of which are federally funded aboriginal reserves far from the region’s only highway.

What we have seen for decades is a media narrative about one or more serial killers preying on vulnerable women hitch-hiking along what is now known world-wide as the Highway of Tears.

The Wikipedia entry for Highway of Tears gives a sense of the creditility of this narrative. It begins with the unsolved murder of Gloria Moody, last seen leaving a bar in Williams Lake in 1969. That’s a long way from Highway 16.

Then there was Monica Jack, killed in 1978. DNA technology resulted in a charge finally being laid last year against a known serial rapist. This was even further away, near Merritt, and she was a 12-year-old riding her bike.

Other cases involve street prostitution in and around Prince George, an urban hub for a large aboriginal population similar to Regina and Winnipeg.

Discussion in Victoria focuses on urban notions of increased transit, in places where existing service may be under-used. Nationally, the narrative is that deep-seated social problems

within aboriginal communities would somehow be solved by a lawyer-heavy judicial inquiry that looks only at tragedies involving women.

If you drive Highway 16 today, you will see fading billboards pleading for information on the disappearance of Madison Scott. She was last seen in the early hours of May 28, 2011, after a grad party in the woods outside Vanderhoof. Her truck and tent were still there. Again, nothing to do with hitch-hiking, but at least it was near Highway 16.

Here’s something else you won’t often hear about the Highway of Tears. There is commercial bus service on Highway 16, although it’s true Greyhound reduced frequency in 2013 as it struggles with low ridership and high costs.

BC Transit also operates bus service to some remote communities such as Kispiox and Gitsegukla, connecting them south to Smithers. But BC Transit requires local governments

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Indian Act reserves don’t pay.

North Coast MLA Jennifer Rice has noted that what people in remote communities ask for is a way to get back and forth for shopping and medical appointments.

Yes, shopping is an important need, as those who live in remote areas can tell you. And Northern Health already runs a bus service for remote residents who need medical care.

Rice’s observations at least move us toward practical solutions, although most of her effort seems directed towards political blame.

I hope the 36 pages of government emails are eventually released, since they were not deleted but rather excluded from release. They may bring the discussion back to the actual public service issue – that is, which realistic transportation options exist for these communities.

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Once again, Canadians were willing to take time from their busy lives, making personal and professional sacrifices to work long hours to ensure their fellow citizens could exercise their democratic right to vote and receive the election results without delay following the close of the polls. I am overwhelmed by the exceptional professionalism and dedication our election workers have demonstrated in serving Canadian electors, often in very challenging circumstances.

Some three million more Canadians voted at this federal general election than at the 2011 election, resulting in the highest voter turnout in more than 20 years.

There was a remarkable level of voter activity throughout the election, which in some instances resulted in wait times at both the advance polls and on election day.

Our election workers provided the best service possible to their friends and neighbours in communities across our great land – for that is the true strength of our electoral process: Canadians working hard to make it possible for their fellow Canadians to choose the elected officials who will represent them in the House of Commons.

There will be time in the coming weeks and months to review our electoral procedures and consider ways they could be modernized for future elections.

For now, our dedicated election workers should take great pride in their accomplishments and important contributions to our society.

I know that all Canadians join me in thanking them for their excellent work in the service of democracy.

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Re: “Truck park planned near Little Campbell River,” The Leader, Sept. 18.

I strongly oppose such a development, especially as it lies in an environmentally sensitive area along salmon streams that are already under stress by development and dramatically increased road run-off in South Surrey. Building appropriate truck parking is risky financially and detrimental environmentally.

I spent several hours reading through a corporate report to the mayor and council for April 2, 2007 detailing the results of a Surrey Sustainable Truck Parking Study. The study found that a city-funded large-scale truck parking lot was one of the least favourable ideas proposed.

Of the 12 different options they looked at, the people who did the study were very clear that for the city to build a parking lot for trucks had several major drawbacks: • The environmental impacts of a spill or other pollution-causing incident; • Potentially unhealthy levels of particulate matter; • Reducing availability of industrial lands for higher-value uses; • A deficit of over $16,500 per month for a 10acre site (estimates from 2006); The best ideas involved small alterations to zoning bylaws to bring them in line with Agricultural

A letter writer says a truck parking lot has no place near Little Campbell River. FILE PHOTO Land Reserve requirements and with neighboring municipalities. These options have several benefits, including: • Increased parking options for trucks; • Potentially reduced demand for commercial lots; • Maintain long-term development potential of industrial lands;

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• Maintain the ALR land base and parks land base; • Lower particular matter emissions at parking sites; • Smaller risk of fuel and oil spills.

Spreading out the impact of truck parking is much cheaper for the city and has less of an impact on the environment.

The report also said that since trucking is largely a port activity, the ports should help find or develop parking for the large trucks.

Though it involves longer and more involved studies, discussions, and research, it might be best to work with the province on this issue. Many truckers in Surrey are actually servicing other parts of the Lower Mainland, putting undue pressure on Surrey to take the financial responsibility for services used in other municipalities.

South Surrey is already sacrificing the highest tree canopy percentages in Surrey to high-density development. Unmitigated urbanization is increasing road run-off into salmon streams hundreds of times greater than it was 10 years ago.

Developing a truck parking lot right on a sensitive salmon stream would certainly reduce water quality to levels unusable by salmon fry.

Also, the proposed site is on post-glacial gravel deposits, which have very little pollution amelioration ability – oil and fuel spills would leak right through to the stream.

Please reject this proposal and adopt one of the more budget-friendly and environmentally sound options.

Alisa P. Ramakrishnan, Surrey

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Correction: For the record BLACK PRESS

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The correct number is 604-5994342.

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▶ MP PENSION PLAN CHANGES JAN. 1, 2016 from page 3

Defeated Surrey NDP MPs Jinny Sims (Newton-North Delta) and Jasbir Sandhu (Surrey-North), only served one term each, not long enough to qualify for MP pension. Sims will receive $86,650 in severance; Sandhu will get $83,700.

Tory Kerry-Lynne Findlay, who lost her seat in Delta, also served only one term and will receive $123,750 in severance.

“Losing an election can be tough, but most MPs will have a soft financial landing,” said CTF Federal Director Aaron Wudrick.

“The good news is that thanks to the hard-fought pension reforms that take effect on January 1, 2016, taxpayers will not have to shoulder as much of the burden in the future.”

For MPs who retired or were defeated on Oct. 19, taxpayers contributed $17 for every $1 put into the plan by an MP towards their pension.

After Jan. 1, 2016, the ratio will gradually shift to a ratio of $1.60 in taxpayer contributions for every $1 put in by an MP or senator.

The CTF favours a dollar-for-dollar matching formula now used in Saskatchewan and Ontario.

The CTF has also pointed out that most Canadians working in the private sector have no private pension plan, and those who do, normally have defined contribution, RRSP-style plans where they must save.

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According to police, the collision occurred around 6 a.m. in the intersection of 152 Street and 92 Avenue, between an eastbound black Honda Pilot SUV and a southbound white Chevrolet Cruze sedan.

The initial impact sent the Cruze careening into a nearby house.

The SUV hit a second house after its driver and passenger exited to wait at the roadside and the vehicle started moving unmanned. Police said the SUV backed into a lamp pole, and that impact apparently jarred its transmission into drive, sending it back across the road and into another house.

Exactly why the vehicle started rolling is unclear, however, police said it’s possible the transmission was damaged in the collision, or the driver may have failed to put the SUV in park.

Cpl. Scotty Schumann said on its own, the collision would have been considered relatively minor.

“It would be a non-reportable incident if it wasn’t for the two homes that were struck,” he said.

The occupants of both vehicles were taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Schumann said that cause of the crash remains under investigation, however, alcohol has been ruled out as a factor.

Three-car crash Mounties investigating a three-vehicle crash in Newton Friday night are appealing for witnesses.

Details are limited, however, police say the collision occurred just before 10 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 23, when a white Jeep traveling westbound in the 14200-block of 72 Avenue struck two vehicles, causing significant damage.

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High 911 call fail rate during wind storm â–ś REVIEW OF ‘MASS CALLING EVENTS’ UNDERWAY JEFF NAGEL

About 40 per cent of attempted calls to 911 rang busy during the major wind storm that walloped the Lower Mainland on Aug. 29.

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At the peak of the summer storm, E-Comm handled 600 calls in one hour that actually got through, up from a normal 100. “This was the biggest one time-surge in 911 call volume we’ve ever experienced,� Robertson said.

She said she’s not aware of any true emergencies that were worsened because of any delays in response due

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She was unable to say how much effect that had on Aug. 29, or how many on-hold calls were dropped in addition to the 40 per cent of calls that got busy signals and didn’t connect at all.

Telus deployed diesel back-up generators or batteries to keep its phone systems operational, spokesman Shawn Hall said, adding that wasn’t a factor affecting 911 access.

He said public education is key. “There’s no 911 system in the world that can take thousands of calls all at one time and answer them.�

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Washington state police are dealing with more drivers impaired by marijuana since its recreational use was legalized last year, and B.C. is preparing for similar problems as a new federal government prepares to follow suit.

Chief John Batiste of the Washington State Patrol visited Victoria this week to take part in an annual cross-border crime forum. He acknowledged that it’s a problem since the state legalized marijuana sales to adults in 2014.

“We are seeing an uptick in incidents on our roadways related to folks driving under the influence of marijuana and drugs in general,” Batiste told reporters after a meeting with B.C. Justice Minister Suzanne Anton.

He explained the state’s new law setting a limit for marijuana’s active ingredient in blood, similar to the blood-alcohol limit. But without a roadside testing device, police are relying on training from the State Patrol’s drug recognition expert to make arrests.

What they need now is a roadside testing ▶ “We are device that provides seeing an evidence of impairment that will hold up uptick in in court, Batiste said. incidents Prime Minister-designate Justin Trudeau on our made a high-profile roadways...” promise to legalize marijuana before winCHIEF JOHN BATISTE ning a majority government Oct. 19.

In B.C., police can charge drivers if they show signs of impairment, whether from drugs or fatigue. In alcohol use cases, drivers are typically charged with impaired driving and driving with a blood alcohol content of more than .08 per cent.

Vancouver-based Cannabix Technologies is developing such a device. The company issued a statement Wednesday, noting that Trudeau has promised to begin work on legalizing marijuana “right away” and a reliable method of enforcement is needed across North America.

The company says it is developing a hand-held device that can detect marijuana use within the past two hours. Saliva and urine tests can come up positive for marijuana “long after intoxication has worn off,” the company stated.

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Some Metro Vancouver directors want an independent review of the safety of the biosolids the regional district sends away to fertilize Interior agricultural land.

“I think it’s an important question,” said Delta Mayor Lois Jackson.

She said she’s not sure whether to believe claims of opponents or advocates, but is uneasy enough to press for some sort of investigation.

“The chemicals that are being flushed include antibiotics and pills. I’m very concerned about putting these things on our crops.”

Biosolid opponents in the Nicola Valley fear their groundwater

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Libby Dybikowski, a Merritt resident, argued in a letter to Metro directors that they should adopt the precautionary principle and cease biosolid shipments inland.

Plenty of chemicals get improperly dumped down sewers, Dybikowski noted, including dangerous acids from illegal drug labs, and she said there is “grave concern” biosolids are transporting those contaminants to inland watersheds.

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by Interior municipal leaders to bolster regulation of biosolid use and Jackson said the regional district could adopt its own higher standard, regardless of what happens at the provincial level.

University of Washington soil scientist Sally Brown said fears about contamination of food are unfounded.

“It’s a perception concern that has no basis in reality,” Brown said, calling it a “fabulous” way to recycle nutrients that otherwise damage habitat in rivers and oceans.

“Biosolids are really good for plants, really good for the soil,” she said, adding they are the most researched and tested soil amendment – getting far more scrutiny than livestock manure.

Brown said she believes fear about biosolids largely boils down to the fact “people are scared of their poo.”

As a result, she said, local governments should take pride in their biosolids programs are keeping a low profile, or considering other uses.

“Metro Van has been a responsible player for a long time,” she added.

But Brown said the regional district’s proposed switch to drying biosolids as a fuel for cement producers would be “wasting” the resource.

She said biosolids help sequester carbon in the soil and avoid emissions from production of synthetic fertilizers, adding those benefits outweigh the carbon offsets Metro expects by burning biosolids as fuel instead of coal.

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“It’s a marketing call with no basis in science.”

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▼ JOB WELL DONE FOR GUILDFORD SUPPORTERS Guildford Community Partners Society (GCPS) is closing down after working to improve the Guildford community for more than two decades.

Members of the closing board would like to thank the dedicated volunteers who have helped over the years, including founder John Dodd, Rob Terris, David Knight, Peter Maarsman and Jean Munday.

The society was formed in 1994 when Surrey Social Futures approached residents about ways to improve their community.

Dodd, who passed away in 2012, took the reins, and with the results of a public forum he organized in 1996, submitted a proposal to Surrey Parks, Recreation and Culture to build the Guildford Recreation Centre.

Among the GCPS’s accomplishments: • In 1999, the group lobbied the city to develop a track at North Surrey Secondary School.

• It raised $240,000 towards furnishings and equipment for the Guildford Recreation Centre and it’s youth programs.

• In 2003, it donated $5,000 to the Guildford Public Library for a computer lab.

• It made a successful case to the city to not close down Holly Pool.

• The GCPS donated $6,500 to the Surrey Canadian Baseball Association towards a batting John Dodd cage at Lionel Courchene Park.

• In 2005, in donated $2,700 to the RCMP for the Police Youth Academy Program.

• It hosted all-candidates meetings at the Guildford Recreation Centre.

• It donated $15,000 to the Nights Alive program for youth.

In 2002 and later, President Betty McClurg and her successor President Rob Terris worked on a plan to build an Olympic-sized pool at the Guildford Recreation Centre.

Although the facility wasn’t as big as they wanted, the community did get its pool this year.

▼ ATHLETES WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES STICK WITH IT Former Vancouver Canucks player and current Community Living BC (CLBC) board member David Babych dropped the puck to launch the sixth-annual Surrey floor hockey tournament for adults with developmental disabilities at the Guildford Recreational Centre on Dave Babych drops the puck for Oct. 21.

Jeff Greencorn (left) and Todd The event, Anderson. PHOTO SUBMITTED sponsored by the City of Surrey, the Fraser Health Authority and CLBC, involved four teams: The Guildford Gladiators, the Becon Trailblazers from Victoria (supported by BeConnected Support Services), the Chilliwack Knights (supported by Chilliwack Society for Community Living) and the Surrey Sharks (sponsored by Fraser Health Authority).

The tournament has really taken off,” said organizer and CLBC employee Charles Partridge. “The athletes work hard all year and the tournament is such a rewarding experience that showcases all that hard work.”

Renée Sarojini Saklikar is Surrey’s inaugural Poet Laureate.

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Surrey selects its first Poet Laureate ▼ AUTHOR OF AIR INDIA BOOK RENÉE SAROJINI SAKLIKAR WILL HOST WRITING CONSULTATIONS AT LOCAL LIBRARIES.

In her role as Poet Laureate, she will work to create a legacy program of poetry-outreach that is multilingual and inter-cultural, in partnership with organizations in Surrey.

She is interested in furthering grass-roots connections with youth, senior, and community groups.

“We’re excited to welcome Renée as the Poet Laureate for Surrey,” said Meghan Savage, Information Services Librarian at Surrey Libraries and Poet Laureate Project Coordinator. “Renée demonstrates a strong passion and BLACK PRESS enthusiasm for connecting the people of Surrey through poetry.”

Renée Sarojini Saklikar has been selected as the first-evThe City of Surrey, Surrey Libraries, Cultural Develer Poet Laureate for Surrey. opment Advisory Committee, Surrey Arts Saklikar is the author of Children of Air InServices, Surrey International Writers’ dia, Un/authorized Exhibits and Interjections, Conference, Arts Council of Surrey, Creative which won the Canadian Authors Award for ▶ “Renée Writing at Simon Fraser University, Semibest book of Canadian poetry to be published ahmoo Arts, Surrey Muse, and Kwantlen demonstrates in English. It was also a finalist for the B.C. Polytechnic University helped establish the Book prize Dorothy Livesay award. a strong Poet Laureate project and select the new In addition, Saklikar co-edited the anthology Poet Laureate, which is a two-year honoupassion and The Revolving City: 51 Poems and the Stories rary position.

Behind Them, an anthology that includes enthusiasm Saklikar will host writing consultations poetry performed during Lunch Poems at SFU, a poetry reading series that Saklikar helped for connecting on the second Friday of each month. She is offering a free consultation on your poetry establish. the people or prose. Writers are welcome to submit a “A strong foundation of arts and culture is maximum of 10 double-spaced pages. Registhe hallmark of a thriving city,” said Mayor of Surrey tration is required at least one week prior to Linda Hepner. “As Surrey’s first Poet Laureate, through the consult date.

Renée Sarojini Saklikar will creatively engage Saklikar will read the manuscript before and connect with our community and will be poetry.” each 45-minute meeting. At the meeting, she a strong advocate for literacy and the literary MEGHAN SAVAGE may provide suggestions about editing, how arts.” to publish your work and how to work with Saklikar is one of three National Advocates editors and publishers. for The Writer’s Union of Canada and a memConsultations will take place at City Centre Library Nov. ber of the League of Canadian Poets. Her poetry investi13 and Dec. 11 and at Semiahmoo Arts Centre Jan. 8, Feb. gates, celebrates, and memorializes the poetry of place, 12 and March, 11, 2016. particularly those stories integral to arrival, departure, To register for a consult, email poetlaureate@surrey.ca settlement and diaspora.

We d n e s d ay O c to b e r 2 8 2 0 1 5 The Surrey-Nor th Delta Leader normally wouldn’t be in, and that’s awfully tough when you’re playing your third game in three nights,” Neufeld explained.

LaForest isn’t expected back until early December.

The weekend’s barrage of goals-against did little to improve the Eagles’ overall goal differential for the season. The team – which was last in that category last year – has

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given up 36 more goals than they’ve scored this season, which is the worst mark in the BCHL. Again, Neufeld chalked up the number to the recent spat of injuries, and expected it to normalize as his team moved forward.

“That wasn’t our hockey team on the weekend. That’s not our group, that’s not how we play,” he said.

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“We’ve been competitive all year, and every team is going to have a game or two like that.

We just got ours out of the way.”

The Eagles will look to win their fifth game of the season Friday, when they head to Chilliwack to battle the Chiefs. On Sunday, they’ll head to the Langley Events Centre for a 3 p.m. game against the Rivermen.

Eagles lose three in a row ▶ TEAM BUMPED TO BOTTOM SPOT IN LOWER MAINLAND DIVISION NICK GREENIZAN

There was no shortage of offence in Surrey Eagles games last weekend, but unfortunately for the Birds, most of it was provided by the opposition.

The Eagles lost all three games over a three-night stretch last week – including a pair on the road against the first-place Wenatchee Wild – and were outscored 19-5 in the process.

Surrey now sits last in the BC Hockey League’s Mainland Division, with a win-loss record of 4-12. Earlier last week, on Tuesday, Oct. 20, the Eagles managed to stop a two-game losing streak with a victory over the division rival Langley

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On Friday at South Surrey Arena, the Eagles couldn’t muster a goal against the Chilliwack Chiefs, despite firing 24 shots on goal in the opening two periods, and 29 overall.

“We had our chances, but we ran into a hot goalie, and couldn’t bury those chances,” said Eagles head coach Blaine Neufeld.

The Chiefs were led

by Cloverdale native Darien Craighead, who opened the scoring in the first period, and also added an assist on a second-period goal from Dennis Cholowski.

After the home-ice defeat, the Eagles packed up and headed south to Wenatchee, Wash. to battle the Wild, who, despite being in their first season in the BCHL, have quickly proven to be one of the circuit’s premier teams.

Each team’s offence was in top form Sat-

urday, as the squads combined for 12 goals in a 7-5 Wild win.

Unlike a day earlier, Surrey wasted little time getting on the scoreboard Saturday, as Owen Johnson gave the visitors a 1-0 lead just 58 seconds into the game. However, Wenatchee tied the game just 12 seconds later, and led 3-2 after 20 minutes.

Eagles’ captain Kyle Star also scored in the opening period.

The Eagles began the second period quickly, too, as Darius Davidson tied the game 3-3 with a shorthanded marker just 18 seconds after puck drop, and he scored against 10 minutes later. Wenatchee scored three in the period, including back-toback power-play tallies, and led 6-4 heading into the third.

In the final frame, Surrey made it 6-5 on a John Wesley power-play goal, and the team pressed for the equalizer in the game’s

waning minutes, until Wild’s Troy Conzo scored an empty-netter with 18 seconds left.

“That’s a game we should’ve won. It was close all the way through,” Neufeld said.

Sunday night’s tilt was not as evenly played, however, as the Wild exploded for six goals in the opening 30 minutes of play, en route to an 8-0 waxing of the Birds.

Though the score was far from flattering, Neufeld chalked up the result to his team playing tired and undermanned.

The team was without a handful of regulars, especially on the blue line and in net, where Justin LaForest continues to be sidelined, leaving second-year netminder Daniel Davidson to carry the load.

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Sixteen senior girls high school volleyball teams were in North Delta earlier this month to compete at

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The tournament was in honour of Camille Gregory, a Seaquam graduate and a volleyball player on the school team who passed away from cancer in 2012.

“Camille was a triple threat – smart, social, and athletic,” said Sea-

quam volleyball coach and tournament organizer Todd Clarke. “She was brilliant, but more importantly, she was a kind, caring person.”

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Chemistry from UBC just days before she passed away.

The 16-team tournament featured several of B.C.’s top senior girls volleyball teams.

Senior 4A schools competing included fourth-ranked Oak Bay of Victoria, which won the tournament, sixth-ranked South Delta Sun Devils and eighth-ranked Lord Tweedsmuir Panthers.

Other highly ranked teams were the number-one Sa-Hali Sabres (3A) of Kamloops and the third-ranked White

loss-shootout loss) in the WHL’s Western Conference.

Benson – who was making his debut after missing the start of the season due to injury – scored in his first game Friday, but it was all the Giants were able to muster offensively.

After a scoreless first period, Seattle opened the scoring early in the second frame, when Alexander True gave the visitors a 1-0 lead. Matthew Barzal extended the lead to 2-0 with a power-play goal later in the period.

Benson’s goal came with just four minutes left in the third period,

after he banked the puck from beside the net off Thunderbirds’ goalie Taz Burman. But the 2-1 score didn’t last, as Seattle restored its two-goal lead seconds later with a goal from Keegan Kolesar.

In honour of the Toronto Blue Jay’s justended playoff run, the Giants celebrated another Jays’ milestone Sunday with Joe Carter Day – marking the anniversary of the retired slugger’s World Series-winning home run in 1993. Carter was in attendance at the Pacific Coliseum for Vancouver’s 3-1 loss to Prince George.

Ty Ronning scored the Giant’s lone goal – his eighth tally of the season – but the

Giants couldn’t manage another goal past Prince George goalie Ty Edmunds, despite outshooting the Cougars 41-32.

Payton Lee was tagged with the loss for the Giants, stopping 30 shots.

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136A JANITORIAL SERVICES Experienced Cleaners required in Surrey area(preferably a team of 2). Driving involved & work is 7 days/week. Salary: $6000/month. call: 1-250-869-5165 or email: info@evergreenmaintenance.ca

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HELP WANTED

Director of Sales

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

We are looking for a dynamic person to fill the role of Director of Sales. Ideal candidate must have excellent knowledge and at least 5 years’ experience in sales.

NO CARS, SUVS, MINI-VANS OR PICKUP TRUCKS.

Please forward resume to jbeltrano@FOURPOINTSSURREY.com

• 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

Maryam Fateh

L O C A L

134 .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

ADULTS NEEDED TO DELIVER

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9393 287th Street Maple Ridge, BC

CARRIERS

Long Haul Truck Drivers

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HELP WANTED

WALDUN FOREST PRODUCTS

Email resume to: wcpolcan@telus.net

Please call 604-575-5342

#207, 12837 76 Ave. Surrey, BC V3W 2V3 or Fax 604-591-8369

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

Needs experienced shingle sawyers & shingle packers.

These are F/T positions with excellent wage and benefit packages. Qualified applicants can apply in person at:

Building Cleaner

604 - 594 - 4970 604 - 618 - 0480

Gur-Ish Trucking Ltd. requires Class 1 Long Haul Truck Drivers (with air brake endorsement) for hauling loads throughout North America. Job duties will include: Operate and drive articulated trucks to transport goods; Plan travel schedule the routes; Conduct pre-trip inspection; Monitor vehicle’s performance; Maintain log book. Must know English. Job is permanent full time, 50 hours/ week. $24/hour. Apply by mail to:

HELP WANTED

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

HELP WANTED

CANADIAN FARMS Produce Inc. located at 16185 48th Ave. Surrey, B.C., V3Z 1E8, urgently requires full time, seasonal farm workers to work year round on their vegetable farms. Wages offered are $10.49/hr and duties incl; planting, maintaining, harvesting, washing & grading vegetables. This position requires no education, formal training or work experience. Accommodation is available if required. Interested candidates should be available to work anytime in different weather conditions and must be able to lift up to 55 lbs of vegetable boxes.

Please fax resume: 604-574-5773.

CANADA BENEFIT GROUP Do you or someone you know suffer from a disability? Get up to $40,000 from the Canadian Government.

Toll-free 1-888-511-2250 or www.canadabenefit.ca/free-assessment

Advertisers are reminded that Provincial legislation forbids the publication of any advertisement which discriminates against any person because of race, religion, sex, colour, nationality, ancestry or place of origin, or age, unless the condition is justified by a bona fide requirement for the work involved.

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HIP OR KNEE REPLACEMENT? Arthritic Conditions/COPD? Restrictions in Walking/Dressing?

Disability Tax Credit $2,000 Tax Credit $20,000 Refund. Apply today For Assistance: 1-844-453-5372.

DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

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MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION! In-demand career! Employers have work-at-home positions available.

Get online training you need from an employer-trusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-855-7683362 to start training for your workat-home career today!

$14 - $20/hr. Permanent full time, 6 days per week, 3 - 6 hours per day. Must have a car.

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EDUCATION

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HUGE DEMAND for Medical Transcriptionists!

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START A NEW CAREER in Graphic Arts, Healthcare, Business, Education or Information Tech. If you have a GED, call: 855-670-9765

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

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The publisher shall not be liable for slight changes or typographical errors that do not lessen the value of an advertisement.

CHILDREN

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HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES

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HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES

BC’s largest High School Cafeteria Company

with over 60 locations now interviewing for

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SALES

PERSONAL SERVICES 182

FINANCIAL SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 281

GARDENING

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 287

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 329 PAINTING & DECORATING

7 Days / Week

Meadows Landscape Supply Ltd.

160

(604)465-1311

Vincent 543-7776

www.paintspecial.com

Energy Modeler / Mechanical Designer At Williams Engineering Canada Inc. we provide engineering consulting services primarily in buildings systems.

We are currently seeking an Energy Modeler/Mechanical Designer who has the ability to analyze building components, as they relate to energy efficiency. The successful candidate will also assist in mechanical design and CAD/ Revit use periodically.

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

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LARGE FUND Borrowers Wanted Start saving hundreds of dollars 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

HOME REPAIRS

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

Joe 604-961-9937.

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✶Dump Site Now Open✶ SBroken Concrete RocksS $25.00 Per Metric Ton SMud - Dirt - Sod - ClayS $25.00 Per Metric Ton GrassSBranchesSLeavesSWeeds

Qualifications:

HEAVY Duty Mechanic required in the Hinton, AB area. Must have extensive knowledge in Caterpillar equipment. Responsibilities will include rebuilding and repairs to Cat motors, power shift transmissions and hydraulics. Fax resume with references and drivers abstract to 780-865-9710.

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

Mustang Plumbing 778-714-2441

ON CALL 24 HOURS/DAY

MOVING & STORAGE

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175 CATERING/PARTY RENTALS

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

FREE ESTIMATES .portkells nurseries 604-882-1344

SHINE LANDSCAPING

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Call 778-688-3724

ABE MOVING & Delivery & Rubbish Removal 604-999-6020

Unique Taste, Unique Menus...

Gourmet, Customized Menus Tailored To Your Function...

Kristy 604.488.9161

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

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

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 est. Red Rose Landscaping.

Harbiee 604-722-2531

639 REAL ESTATE SERVICES

PETS PETS

Chihuahua pups, playful, cuddly, family raised, vet check, 1st shots, avail now. $650. 1-604-794-5844

ITALIAN MASTIFF (Cane Corso)

RENTALS

604-537-4140

RARE, wooly Salish pups, 8 weeks good family pets, $400. (604)8191415 or 604-997-0455 call or text

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

TOY POODLE PUP 7 weeks old.

Chocolate brown, male. $800.

604-820-4230, 604-302-7602

706

APARTMENT/CONDO

Affordable Housing & some market rent units for Seniors 55 +, 1 bedroom suites.

No pets, No Smoking South Surrey

Call Mon-Fri btwn 9am-noon.

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

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

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TREE SERVICES

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

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

1 Female, 2 Male blue Purebred 1st shots, tails / d c removed.

ULTIMATE FAMILY GUARDIAN Pet homes. $800. 604-308-5665

LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE

ELECTRICAL

NEIGHBOURS ELECTRIC Licensed, Warrantied, Affordable.

Renos & small jobs. Res & comm.

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

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Check us out! www.webuyhomesbc.com 604-626-9647

Please Call

$45/Hr

All Electrical. Low Cost. Licensed.

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

TILES,RENO small or big jobs call 6048185800 or visit www.polymathrenovation.com

Damaged or Older Houses!

Condos & Pretty Homes too!

778-323-2334

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

PSB DRYWALL LTD.★ All Boarding, Taping, Framing & Texture. Insured work. Dump Removal Service. 604-762-4657 / 778-246-4657

TILING

Same Day Service Lowest Price in Town Discount for MULTIPLE LOADS

$30/hr. per Person • 24/7

DRYWALL

373B

GARBAGE/JUNK REMOVAL

.Miracle Moving 604-720-2009

www.affordablemoversbc.com

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

RUBBISH REMOVAL

shinelandscaping@hotmail.com

AFFORDABLE MOVING 257

Yes, We Pay CASH!

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

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

HEDGE TRIMMING, tree pruning, bark mulch, fall garden clean-up and lawn care. 778-383-7220

HOMES WANTED

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

778-231-9675, 778-231-9147

Placing & Finishing * Forming * Site Prep, old concrete removal * Excavation & Reinforcing * Re-Re Specialists 34 Years Exp. Free Estimates. coastalconcrete.ca

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353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

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

Best in every way! 604-721-4555.

Call: Rick (604) 202-5184

Specializing in Private Events!

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

PRESSURE WASHING

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING

UNIQUE CONCRETE

REAL ESTATE

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

MISC. FOR SALE

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 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT.

~ 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

604 575 5555

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SUNDECKS

Furnace, Boilers, Hot Water Heat Plumbing Jobs ~ Reas Rates

TRAVEL with bcclassified.com

CONCRETE & PLACING

372

Reno’s and Repairs

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 242

560

~ Certified Plumber ~

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

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

PERSONAL SERVICES

PLUMBING

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

Drain Cleaning. Ins. (604)596-2841

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should apply at WEC Careers on our company website: http://www.williamsengineering.com or by email to: hr@williamsengineering.com

GARAGE SALES

MOVING SALE MORGAN CREEK SAT, Oct 24th 9amto1pm lrge furniture, hshld goods, Antiques16348 Morgan Creek Cres GREAT DEALS!

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

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Meadows Landscape Supply

604-465-1311

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

$59.00 Per Ton

D Graduate from a recognized university or technical program.

D E.I.T. or GradTech status with appropriate Provincial Association.

D Working towards a P.Eng or AScT D Knowledge of building systems and math/analytical aptitudes

UNDER $200

2 coats any colour

KITCHEN CABINETS

MISC SERVICES

TEACUP YORKIE / CHIHUHUA mix dewormed, 1st shots. 2 males, 1 female. Ready Oct. 31. $650 obo. 604-381-2151

DIESEL GAS TANK - $150 OBO. (604)507-8733

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

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

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PETS

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PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299 A-1 CONTRACTING. Renos. Bsmt, kitchens, baths, custom cabinets, tiling, plumbing, sundecks, fencing, reroofing. Dhillon 604-782-1936.

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

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

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

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

Required for High End Window & Door installations.

Full time opportunity.

Competitive Wages & Benefits!

Please send resume in “word” format or pdf format to: shelly@stilewood.com

Call Rick 604-329-2783

WCB INSURED

TRADES, TECHNICAL

Assistant Glazier/ Window Installer

IN BUSINESS OVER 20 YEARS ~ FREE ESTIMATES ~

Member of Better Business Bureau

meadowslandscapesupply.com

RUBBISH REMOVAL

PETS

RICK’S RUBBISH REMOVAL - Residential - Commercial - Construction - Yard Waste

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

✶ Bark Mulch ✶ Lawn & Garden Soil ✶ Drain Gravel ✶ Lava Rock ✶ River Rock ✶Pea Gravel

Experience in moulding, millwork, doors and interior finishing detail an asset. Full-time Mon.-Fri. Strong Client Base, Competitive Wages, Co. Perks & Health Benefits After 3 Months. Fax: 604-513-1194 Email: johnh @westcoastmoulding.com

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

Prompt Delivery Available

INSIDE SALES REPRESENTATIVE No-Cold Calling

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

604-538-8308

Ask about our

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.Jim’s Mowing. 310-JIMS (5467).

$

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS 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 ~~

ROOM SPECIAL

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

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

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

ABIAN RUBBISH REMOVAL PROMPT & RELIABLE. Free Estimates. (604)897-3423

Advertise your service here.

Let clients find you, not the competition.

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

Browse more at:

Wednesday October 28 2015 The Surrey-North Delta Leader 19 RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO Cedar Lodge and Court Apts

Quiet community living next to Guildford Mall.

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

604-584-5233 www.cycloneholdings.ca

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

RENTALS 750

SUITES, LOWER

TRANSPORTATION 818

TRANSPORTATION

CARS - DOMESTIC

838

RECREATIONAL/SALE

TRANSPORTATION 845

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

NEWTON 1 Bdrm bsmt ste, near Kwantlen College. $750 incl prkg & wifi. No cable or laundry. Avail now.

N/S, N/P. (604)502-6806

NOTICE OF NAME CHANGE

SURREY 134A/89. 2 Bdrm suite, ns/np, no laundry/cable. $750 incl utils. 604-592-9471, 778-862-9471

I, Gurpreet Singh, currently residing at 5918 - 182 Street, Surrey, BC, V3S 4M7, have changed my name to; Gurpreet Singh Khinda.

SURREY 144/64. Bright 2 bdrm, full bath, ns/np, no laund, avail now. $750 incl utils/cbl/net 604-828-0082 SURREY 9172 146A St. 1Bdr suite avail now, nr bus, schls, shops & all amens. Ns/np, no laundry. $550 incl utils/cable/net. 604-781-5237 SURREY 96 Ave/King George Blvd 1 Bdrm 750 ft grnd flr ste with w/d, f/s, d/w & storage. $600 + utils. N/P, N/S. Nov 1. Murray (604)290-8092 SURREY Enver Creek. 2 Bdr suite avail now, ns/np, $700 incl utils/cbl.

778-928-4745 or 778-960-6067.

SURREY: Fleetwood 2 bdrm bsmt, grnd lvl, nr schools, $775 inc hydro & Lndry. N/S, N/P. 604-649-3025

751

SUITES, UPPER

GREEN TIMBERS 3 bdrm upper, avail Nov 1. $1250 (neg) + utils. Nr schl, shops & bus. 604-781-9739

2008 FLEETWOOD FIESTA LX 34’ MOTORHOME, 2 slides, 92,000kms, all new tires, many extras. SNOWBIRD SPECIAL $59,500. Pls call: 604-808-2230

2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser, auto, 4cyl. 85,000 kms. Lots of options, red. $4750. 604-538-9257

845

• Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal FREE TOWING 7 days/wk.

We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

The Classifieds: Small Ads, Big Deals! phone 604-575-5555

Witness needed for a hit & run motor vehicle accident that occurred on Saturday, September 19, 2015 at approximately 6:30 pm on 80th Ave. & 120 Street involving a 2003 Toyota Corolla with BC plate #510 WVW & a white Buick with BC plate #JTP 703. If you have any information regarding this accident please contact Harry Bains @ 604-864-6131.

The Scrapper

Crossword

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS 1989 Honda Civic DX Hatchback, red, auto, p/s, 291,600 K’s, family owned, AirCared, maint records avail, runs good, $899/obo.

MUST SELL. (604)531-2699.

2004 Kia Spectra-silver, one owner, 280,000 kms. Only $975. Drives Great! Call Lisa 604-338-4157

This week’s theme:

Treats not Tricks

by James Barrick

#1 FREE Scrap Vehicle REMOVAL ~~ ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT ~~ $$$ PAID FOR SOME. 604.683.2200

2006 TOYOTA Matrix, 123,000 km blue, auto, good condition, $6700.

Call: 778-829-7720

SURREY, 126/72 Ave. 2 Bdrm apt, $945/mo. Quiet family complex, no pets, 604-543-7271.

Surrey

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

Classic suites starting at $729.

Elite suites starting at $839.

Located close to bus routes & skytrain, 20 min walk to Surrey City Centre.

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

TRANSPORTATION

Max occ. 2 people. Sorry no pets.

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

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DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

BEAR CREEK 1 bdrm suite in custom made dream house $750 incl laundry/hydro Avail now NS/NP 604-501-6110, 604-710-7593

TOWNHOUSES

818

CARS - DOMESTIC

1967 PONTIAC VENTURA V8 auto, 4 door, hardtop, Good running condition. $1990. 604-809-5974

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

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HOMES FOR RENT

1994 ELDORDO Touring Coupe.

Like New! Only 46K. $12,500.

Call 604-328-0799.

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 21, 2015, at the 8300 block of 134th Street, Surrey, B.C., Peace Officer(s) of the Surrey RCMP seized, at the time indicated, the subject property, described as: $1,950 CAD, on or about 11:20 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: 2015-3115, 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.

Homelife Pen. Property 604-536-0220

The right mix of legal services in your community.

.Hugh & McKinnon Rentals 604-541-5244.

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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

750

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SUITES, LOWER

GREEN TIMBERS reno’d 2 bdrm gr/lvl, full bath, d/w, washer. Ns/Np. $850 incl utils/wifi. 604-999-1699.

GUILDFORD 2 bdrm, new paint, flooring. Own lndry. $850 + 20% util. Nr schools. (778)238-0098 NEWTON, 147A/78A. 1 & 2 Bdrm bsmt. now, ns/np. $650 inc utils/cbl.

778-866-4085 or 604-507-8382.

SURREY 105/128 St. Bachelor ste $450/mo including utils. N/S, N/P. Available now. Call (778)564-4450.

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46. Alaskan cape 47. Salacious 48. Dilutes 50. Candia, presently 51. Wood sorrel 52. Time 53. Special ops force 54. Data 55. Kind of cannon 57. Blow up 59. Strikes 60. Settled on 61. Hum 62. Flavoring plant 63. Buckwheat pancakes 64. Openings 65. Oar part 66. Money realized 69. Scope 70. Angry text or tweet 71. Novel 72. -- anemone

73. Eyot 74. Papal crown 75. Ridge among mountains 76. Drink, often 77. Three- -- sloth 79. Candy treat: 2 wds.

81. Folklore creatures 83. Class member 85. Fleming and Somerhalder 86. Perry’s maker 87. Foray 88. Opening 90. Cacophony 91. Washday problem 94. Junk mail 95. Court-case participant 101. Candy treat: 2 wds.

103. Candy treat: 3 wds.

104. Palo -105. Ticket-price category 106. Lend -- -107. Stew pot 108. -- ex machina 109. With dignity 110. Beat 111. Ore stratum DOWN 1. Bone: Prefix 2. Unyielding 3. Cogito -- sum 4. Silicon Valley school 5. Fire 6. Nonsense writer 7. Auto pioneer 8. Muttonchops cousin 9. Piggery 10. Nevi 11. Wrong 12. Adroit

13. Get on 14. Slaughter 15. Dweller underground 16. Unobstructed 17. Morass 18. Singing voice 24. Long river in Europe 26. Rights org.

28. Josip Broz -32. Pins 33. Hellions 34. Mimic’s specialty 35. Candy treat: 3 wds.

36. Beam 37. Furthers 38. Candy treat: 2 wds.

39. Man at the podium 40. Beloved one 41. Luge 42. Mugs with lids 44. Musical interval 45. Curtain 49. Loathe 53. Struck, old style 54. Playground essential 55. Every -- way 56. Tiptop: Hyph.

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Cigar Harte or Michaels Heir Inculpation Exploits (with “on”) Twofold Understands Fill Did an office job Troops’ position: 2 wds.

Charm Not shut Waterspouts Chip snack brand Rad. times two Prevail Turner the actress Hex Good to eat Log of a kind Alosa Enamelware Alaskan island Yarn lump Big retailer Rend Baked clay piece Neighbor of Tex. Twenty quires Pother Mouth

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