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Syrian refugees coming to Metro Local inter-faith groups want to help

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Remembrance Remembrance Day ceremonies take place today at Memorial Peace Park in Maple Ridge, starting at 10:30 a.m., in Pitt Meadows at Spirit Square Park at the same time, as well as at Whonnock Lake Centre, at 11 a.m.

Some Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows churches want to do their part helping refugees from the Syrian civil war as the federal government tries to keep its promise of bringing in 25,000 people from that country by year’s end.

The local interfaith bridging committee is discussing how it can assist with settling up to 3,000 Syrians in Metro Vancouver.

The interfaith bridging committee, which met Tuesday, tries to bring people of different faiths and cultural groups together through dialogue and tours and operates out of the Family Education and Support Centre.

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Senior administrators leaving Pitt Kim Grout to head ag land commission

By Neil Corbett ncorbett@mapleridgenews.com

Two senior administrators are leaving the City of Pitt Meadows, including chief administrative officer Kim Grout.

Grout will be the new CEO of the B.C. Agricultural Land Commission, while manager of legislative services Kelley Kenney is leaving

Pitt Meadows to take the same position with the Comox Valley Regional District.

“It’s a great opportunity for Kim,” said Mayor John Becker, who worked with Grout since she arrived in Pitt Meadows almost 12 years ago. “It’s fantastic news for those of us who believe in the protection of agriculture.”

Becker said Grout will be difficult to replace, and he will miss “her technical ability, and her cool and calm demeanour during our council meetings. She is very un-

flappable.

“I wish her nothing but the best, and look forward to seeing her fingerprints on a new look in the ALC.” For Grout, the new job is a return to her agrologist roots. Her father raised cattle growing in Maple Ridge, and she got Grout a bachelor of science degree in agriculture from the University of B.C., and certification as a registered professional agrologist

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Her first job was as a coordinator for a soil conservation organization serving Abbotsford and Langley. She then became Abbotsford’s environmental stewardship coordinator, beginning a career in municipal government – “a diversion into local government,” she called it.

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Grout also has worked for the cities of Maple Ridge and Abbotsford.

On Jan. 4, 2016, she would have served 12 years in Pitt Meadows.

“This organization and this community has gone through tremendous growth,” she said, adding that Pitt Meadows still has “a great community feel.”

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Ruimy gets feet wet in Ottawa Liberal MP signs the Test Roll

By Neil Corbett ncorbett@mapleridgenews.com

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ne of the highlights of new Pitt Meadows-Maple Ridge MP Dan Ruimy’s first week in Ottawa was signing the Test Roll on Wednesday.

Since confederation in 1867, MPs have been obligated to take an oath of allegiance to the sovereign, and sign the Test Roll – a book with pages headed by the text of the oath.

It is a pledge to conduct himself or herself in the best interests of Canada.

“It was surreal – you’re in the House of Commons and you’ve got the pen and the book, and all the history behind it,” said Ruimy.

“You think about all the people who were there before you.”

His week in Ottawa included being in Parliament as the new cabinet selected by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was sworn in.

The gender balance, with 15 men and 15 women, was a first in Canadian history.

It made headlines around the world, and Ruimy said it is simply “the right thing to do.”

The cabinet is also ethnically diverse, and features three British Columbians in Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan (Vancouver South), Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould (Vancouver Granville) and Sports Minister Carla Qualtrough (Delta).

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Dan Ruimy was all smiles on election night, surging to victory in Pitt Meadows-Maple Ridge.

“How can you not be proud of that cabinet – it’s a Canadian cabinet,” he said. “Everybody on cabinet deserves to be there, and I think it was well thought out.”

Each member of the government will also receive a committee appointment as part of their role as a parliamentarian, but Ruimy has yet to receive his.

The Liberal caucus got together for the first time, and heard con-

gratulations from Trudeau.

“There’s 184 of us all in a small room, and we’re meeting people from the party from all over Canada,” said Ruimy. “It was the first time Trudeau addressed his cabinet.

“It was an electric moment.”

Ruimy said the PM talked about the initiatives that will be coming up, and about the MPs’ responsibilities to their constituencies.

“We have a lot of work ahead of us.”

Thursday brought an orientation for new MPs with some veteran party members, with advice about how to manager their affairs.

“It’s a whole different lifestyle,” said Ruimy.

He will split his time between office in Ottawa and one in the constituency, which he has yet to set up.

Parliament will be recalled on Dec. 3.

“We’re all eager to get started.”

Flu vaccine available This year’s influenza vaccine is available at doctors’ offices, public health clinics and pharmacies across B.C. Provincial Health Officer Dr. Perry Kendall said the main flu season runs from late November through to next April, and cases of H3N2 influenza are already showing up. That strain affects mainly older people, while influenza B is expected to show up by February and spread among children.

The vaccine is free for children between six months and five years, seniors aged 65 and older, pregnant women, aboriginal people and those with chronic health conditions, as well as caregivers and others who expect to be in close contact with higher-risk groups.

About 3,500 people die in Canada each winter from influenza and its complications, with hospital and residential care patients the most vulnerable. Kendall said influenza causes more deaths than all other vaccine-preventable illnesses combined.

This year’s vaccine is expected to provide 40 to 60 per cent protection against H3N2 and 65 per cent protection against various strains of influenza B. “The annual flu vaccine is still the best tool we have to protect against getting the flu,” said Dr. Charles Webb, president of the Doctors of B.C. “Combined with regular hand washing, you are also protecting those around you who may be more vulnerable to serious flu complications.”

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Province kicks in to provide cold, wet weather beds newsroom@mapleridgenews.com

When it gets cold outside, there’s a place to go to keep from freezing, thanks to the cold and wet weather bed program.

The province is providing the funding to allow another 15 additional sleeping spaces to open up at the Salvation Army’s Caring Place when the weather gets colder.

Each community decides what weather conditions warrant an alert and how many spaces to activate on a given night, depending on the capacity of existing shelters and the

estimated need, according to the province.

Throughout British Columbia, close to 1,200 temporary emergency shelter spaces will be available this winter in about 100 communities.

The beds will be available until next March 31.

The provincial government also funds outreach teams to help connect people with a range of services such as housing, health care and community supports.

Last year, more than 7,200 people in B.C. were connected to housing, income assistance and a range

of support services by provincially funded homeless outreach and shelter workers.

“In addition to the shelter spaces we already have in Maple Ridge, it is critical to provide emergency shelter during those extremely cold and wet winter nights,” said Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows MLA Doug Bing.

The provincial government, through B.C. Housing, is also funding the operating costs of the 40-bed temporary shelter at 22239 Lougheed Highway, as well as the 25-bed emergency shelter at the Salvation Army.

The latter costs $1 million a year.

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The rusted and rotted hulls of old boats and docks along the Fraser River are gradually being cleaned up, including several sites in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows.

Sandi Case of Port Metro Vancouver, vicepresident of human resources and labour relations, appeared before Pitt Meadows council last week and said her group is in the process of removing 16 derelict vessels from a water lease held by Katzie First Nations.

John Parker-Jervis, media and government affairs advisor for Port Metro, said the Fraser River Improvement Initiative is a five-year, $2 million initiative that has identified 151 sites where there are sunken or abandoned boats or dilapidated infrastructure, in an area from the mouth of the Fraser to the boundary at approximately Kanaka Way in Maple Ridge.

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Eighteen of those sites are in Pitt Meadows or Maple Ridge, and so far the port authority has addressed eight of them.

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But in many cases, Port Metro has the legal authority to remove the

problem boat or structure if the owner refuses.

Due to confidentiality rules with lease holders, he could not speak about specific sites or problems, but said work is slated along Wharf Street in Maple Ridge in the near future.

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She said it has created more usable space on the shoreline, and the next step will be replacing the Katzie dock with one that is slightly longer.

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Energy efficiency is the theme as three schools in the Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows School District received a combined $846,000 in funding for capital projects.

Westview secondary is planning a $414,000 mechanical upgrade.

Forty-six rooftop heat pumps with gas-fired backup heating will be installed. The project will be completed in early summer of 2016.

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ed to begin before the end of 2015 and finish by spring 2016. “This additional funding will help School District No. 42 by upgrading these integral parts of school buildings and extending the life of the facilities,� Maple Ridge-Mission MLA Marc Dalton said.

These projects were approved under the province’s routine capital program. Projects were chosen based on need, priority, and supporting student learning.

Since 2002, the ministry has invested $4.2 billion in new and renovated schools, including $2.2 billion in seismic upgrades. This has resulted in 112 new schools, 186 schools with increased classroom space and 146 seismically upgraded schools.

“It’s with mixed feelings that I leave.�

Her successor will guide the city through several key issues, including land use decisions, developing a sustainable financial plan, and planning parks and recreation services. “There’s some exciting times ahead,� said Grout.

But she said the opportunity offered her by the ALC is a great step in her career. “As an agrologist, that’s a real exciting opportunity for me.�

Grout begins her new duties as the Agricultural Land Commission’s CEO on Dec. 14.

Kenney’s job is to prepare the council agendas, keep minutes, offer council

procedural advice during meetings and act as the chief electoral officer. She has been in Pitt Meadows for three years. “I’ve loved it. The staff are great, and it’s a great community to work in,� she said.

Kenney is moving to be closer to aging family members on Vancouver Island, she said.

Becker said a smaller municipality like Pitt Meadows will often see its staff members move on. “It’s something we’ve come to accept in Pitt Meadows – we produce great people and professionals. Larger organizations with larger budgets and opportunities tend to hire them away.�

Grout had a base salary of $164,000 and $22,000 in benefits last year. Kenney

made $91,000 plus $7,000 in benefits.

The timing is poor, with the pair giving notice at the same time, said Becker. “The thing is awkward, in that now we’re trying to hire two senior people,� said Becker.

He said council may decide hire the new CAO first, then allow the new top bureaucrat to be involved in the selection of staff.

He believes council needs a CAO whose strengths are in managing change.

In the meantime, council is moving into the budgeting process, which makes director of financial services Mark Roberts the key city hall staffer the politicians will be dealing with, said Becker.

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We remember As war has changed in indescribable ways over the last century, the face of our Remembrance Day ceremonies is changing too.

Gone are the veterans of the First World War and ever dwindling are those Second World War and Korean War veterans whose stories are so entrenched in our collective Canadian consciousness.

Yet we must continue to honour and recognize – to remember – those sacrifices that helped define and shape our history and culture.

At the same time, we recognize the tremendous contributions of those who have stepped forward to serve their country and have given much in recent conflicts, in addition to those men and women – husbands, fathers, mothers and daughters – who have helped bring peace to war-ravaged countries around the world.

Our commemoration on Nov. 11 is not about glorifying war; far from it. There is no question that the world would be a far better place were soldiers and armies no longer needed.

However, the reality is that at present, the world is not that place.

And so this Remembrance Day we give thanks to those who have laid down their lives, to those who have left loved ones in Canada to try to do some good a world away, and to those who fought and returned, forever changed.

To those here on the homefront, from Second World War victory gardeners to today’s parents and children who wave good-bye from the dock to today’s Armed Forces members, you too deserve our thanks for what is, too often, a thankless job.

We take a moment today to remember all of those sacrifices, and the many more besides.

Thank you.

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Conservation officers, thin green line VICTORIA – The B.C. government declared the first Conservation Officer Day on Nov. 4, to recognize the 110-year history of the service that started out as mostly volunteer “game wardens.”

This is overdue B.C. Views recognition for Tom Fletcher what is essentially a police force that only receives public notice when a bear or cougar has to be killed to protect people.

The ceremony at the B.C. legislature included awards. Chief Conservation Officer Doug Forsdick presented longservice medals and two commendations for lifesaving.

One was to CO Jason Hawkes, who rescued a family of four from their sinking boat on Kootenay Lake last June. He reached them in rough, windy conditions when they were waist-deep in water, far from shore.

The other went to CO Andrew Anaka, for rescuing an angler from an overturned boat, whom he found “extremely hypothermic” at the base of a cliff at a lake near Powell River on Jan. 22. A second angler didn’t make it to shore.

An exemplary service medal went to CO Micah Kneller, who caught up with Fort Nelson RCMP officers and paramedics on Sept. 6, as they treated a hunter who had been attacked by a grizzly in a remote area. As darkness fell,

Kneller found a second injured hunter, got the group together, built a fire and assisted until a rescue helicopter from CFB Comox lifted the hunters out at 3 a.m.

NDP environment critic Spencer Chandra Herbert had a couple of things on his mind at the event. He relayed a report from the B.C. Government Employees’ Union that there has been a 10 per cent cut in CO staff since 2002.

Not so, replied Environment Minister Mary Polak. The number has “hovered around 148” in that time, she said, including seasonal staff for peak hunting and fishing periods.

Polak said extra investment has gone into trucks that serve as mobile command centres, so people aren’t sitting in offices waiting for the phone to ring.

They patrol more and respond faster, which can be vital.

Chandra Herbert also blasted the government for a “donation” of $100,000 from the Freshwater Fishing Society of B.C. to increase angling enforcement this summer, adding more seasonal CO days.

“What’s next, bake sales?” he said.

The real story is a bit more complicated. In March, I reported that the B.C. Liberal government finally made good on a decade-old promise to turn over all revenue from freshwater fishing licence sales to the society.

Its revenue went from $7 million to $10 million once the government finally ended the practice of skimming some off for the general treasury.

Energy Minister Bill Bennett recalled

that the society was established during the first years of Gordon Campbell’s government, a period of what Bennett called “religious zeal” for privatization.

The society spends most of its budget restocking lakes with trout and promoting responsible angling, but its new 30-year service contract also calls on it to contribute to enforcement. This is the first year that has happened, and Polak said the extra fishing violation tickets indicate it is working.

The society spends most of its budget restocking lakes with trout and promoting responsible angling.

The CO service also works on cases such as the Mount Polley mine breach.

It has a commercial environmental enforcement unit, a special investigations unit to deal with smuggling and organized crime, and an intelligence analyst.

In short, they’re real cops, working with a group of about 150 compliance officers at the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations.

They don’t get much respect from an urban public informed by celebrity wildlife protesters such as Pamela Anderson, Miley Cyrus and Ricky Gervais.

Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press.

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Will city shelter cost extra?

Walk on beach Editor, The News: Re: Juno Beach is sacred ground (Letters, Nov. 4).

While I respect William Jost’s view of Juno Beach, I couldn’t disagree more.

There are a great many memorials to the fallen situated in both France and Belgium, and there is a museum devoted to the battle which occurred on Juno Beach.

While this was certainly a significant event in Canadian military history, where does it all end?

My father was a prisoner of the Japanese and his life and early death can be easily attributed to his experience. Yet, as far as I know, there are no memorials to his many comrades in that part of the world. Auschwitz is kept as a reminder of the horrors of war, of megalomania and of man’s inhumanity to man and that is as it should be.

The Americans choose to alter history so that the Second World War began in 1942, ignoring the contribution made

by Britain and allies from 1939 on. Perhaps that’s because the British and Europeans refuse to glorify it. They simply did what they had to do.

So let people treat Juno as ‘just another beach’. Let them walk on it, yes, and dogs too. This freedom is what our soldiers fought and died for. Don’t sully their memory by making it exclusive.

Anne Rostvig Maple Ridge

Editor, The News: Re: Masse can’t make meetings (The News, Nov. 4).

Congratulations to Mayor Nicole Read, Deputy Mayor Tyler Shymkiw and council as they have achieved their goal.

They have set up a shelter for the homeless and drug addicts, which has been in operation for one month now, a supposedly temporary solution.

Coun. Robert Masse said previously that the number of homeless did not decreased in Vancouver when that city built shelters.

In a more recent article, it was noted that he has not been able to attend early Monday meetings due to clean-up around his property caused by the proximity of the shelter.

As predicted and seen in other communities, the building of shelters, contrary to popular belief, has not decreased the homeless in that community.

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‘We’re looking for everything’ Refugees from front

Ahmed Yousef is part of the group and has some advice for any new arrivals who might find themselves on the north side of the Fraser River: Don’t sit back; use the myriad of programs and help that is available in order to adapt to your new home.

Yousef, from Egypt, says people should use everything from Welcome Wagon to Immigrant Services Society of B.C., SUCCESS, Work B.C., Skills Connect, the Family Education and Support Centre, and the Maple Ridge library to figure out their new place. “These organizations can assist in almost every aspect of life and resettlement.�

The task of fitting in is even harder for those suffering the traumatic effects of war, bombing, dislocation and persecution.

That’s why he recommends the new arrivals seek help, “so as to overcome and work through the tremendously traumatic experiences they and their children have experienced. “I beg that they do not think that doing so will lead to stigmatization, as is usually the case in Syria and other Arab countries,� Yousef added.

Instead, obtaining help for mental health will allow kids to better reach their potential and will allow adults to enjoy their new life, he added.

Fred Armstrong, with the City of Maple Ridge, says the municipality can play a role through its volunteer, recreation and community programs. “That’s part of the whole community development role. “I think every community is going to be involved.�

Armstrong said church and faith groups will jump in to help. “The people who are going be coming are primarily Muslim, but there are Christians who have been displaced. The local faith groups just surround these people and make them feel connected.�

He said new arrivals often get involved in volunteer jobs as a way of adjusting. “It’s very cool because some of our most-dedicated volunteers are people who are new to the

community.�

Armstrong added that the interfaith committee also will help people fit in with their faith, into a new country. “It makes a big difference when you can hang out with people that understand your faith.�

Residents across the region are being urged to volunteer, donate and even open their homes to assist the incoming refugees once they arrive.

At least 10 per cent of Syrian refugees coming to Canada so far have come to B.C., and of those, the vast majority settle in Surrey, followed by surrounding cities such as Burnaby, New Westminster, Delta, Coquitlam and Richmond.

All of the 43 government-assisted Syrian refugees who have arrived in B.C. in 2015 have settled in those communities, and 26 of them are in Surrey. “Surrey is expected to continue being the number one destination,� said Chris Friesen, executivedirector of the Immigrant Services Society of B.C.

He estimates Surrey alone could welcome 800 Syrian refugees and roughly 300 of them could be school age – 40 per cent are expected to be under 19 years old – triggering a scramble for classroom space.

Friesen said a website is being launched at issbc. org/refugee-crisis where Metro residents can find forms to volunteer and suggest accommodation options and other assistance. “For those who are interested in private sponsorship we have a fund in place so people can make a donation towards a sponsorship if they don’t want to take the whole thing on.�

A regional emergency planning meeting is set for next Monday, Nov. 16 to coordinate the response of various agencies.

What’s not yet known is how many incoming Syrians will be housed initially on military bases and how many will need immediate housing, Friesen said.

They’re looking mainly

for hotels and motels on transit routes with kitchenettes for short-term stays. “For longer term housing we’re looking for everything – basement suites, rooms in people’s houses, cottages not being used, houses or apartments that are vacant.�

Emergency housing protocols could also be invoked to temporarily house arriving Syrians in cots on gym floors, church halls and arenas, if necessary.

Friesen spoke after federal officials announced Monday they’ve formed a cabinet subcommittee to tackle the logistics of the expedited refugee resettlement.

Military and commercial jets may be used to airlift the refugees to Canada, said John McCallum, the new Liberal government’s minister of immigration, refugees and citizenship. “Every option is on the table, whatever works, whatever is cost-effective, whatever will get them here safely and quickly,�

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The string of incidents started Oct. 23, when the store was broken into overnight. A second break-in occurred the night of Sunday, Nov. 1, and police have noticed similarities that may indicate the same person was involved in both incidents.

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and work boots were stolen from the store.

At approximately 2:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 6, a store employee noticed a man attempting to steal items from the store.

“When confronted, this male produced a knife and managed to run out of the store,” said RCMP Cpl. Brenda Winpenny. “Through this investigation a suspect has been established, and his arrest is being actively pursued.”

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“Anyone with any information as to the identity of the pictured suspect is asked to call police,” said Winpenny.

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2b) 2013-086-RZ MAPLE RIDGE ZONE AMENDING BYLAW NO. 7023-2013 LEGAL:

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Lot 1, Except: Part dedicated Road on Plan 68113, Section 33, Township 12, New Westminster District, Plan 20132; Lot 8, Block A, Section 33, Township 12, New Westminster District, Plan 2409;

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Lot 4, Section 33, Township 12, New Westminster District, Plan 20132

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To permit a future subdivision of approximately 51 single family lots, 16 street townhouse lots, one commercial lot, and future neighbourhood park.

2a) 2013-086-RZ MAPLE RIDGE OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN AMENDING BYLAW NO. 7160-2015 LEGAL:

Lot 1, Except: Part dedicated Road on Plan 68113, Section 33, Township 12, New Westminster District, Plan 20132; Lot 8, Block A, Section 33, Township 12, New Westminster District, Plan 2409; Parcel B (668484E), Lot 9, Block A, Section 33, Township 12, New Westminster District, Plan 2409; Lot 4, Section 33, Township 12, New Westminster District, Plan 20132

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To Amend Schedule “A of the Official Community Plan as follows:

Chapter 10.3, Section 5.3 Hamlets, Subsection 5.3.3 items a), b) and c): to allow a small commercial area that is typically between 90-140 m2 in the Blaney, Forest, and Horse Hamlets.

Chapter 10.3, Section 7.0 Design Guidelines, Subsection 7.2 Design Guidelines for Hamlets, Sub section 7.2.1 Uses, item e): to allow on-site parking for commercial uses in Silver Valley Hamlets.

Chapter 10.3, Part VI, A – Silver Valley, Figure 2 - Land Use Plan and Figure 3A - Blaney Hamlet is hereby amended to adjust the existing land use boundaries as outlined in heavy black line as shown on Map No. 910.

Chapter 10.3, Part VI, A – Silver Valley, and Figure 4 - Trails / Open Space, is hereby amended to adjust the existing land use boundaries and trail location as outlined in heavy black line as shown on Map No. 911.

AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that a copy of the aforesaid bylaws and copies of staff reports and other information considered by Council relevant to the matters contained in the bylaws will also be available for public inspection at the Municipal Hall, Planning Department counter, between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. from November 5, 2015 to November 17, 2015, Saturdays, Sundays and Statutory Holidays excepted. Some of this information will also be posted on the City website www.mapleridge.ca on the Your Government /Meet Your Council/Council Meetings page.

ALL PERSONS who deem themselves affected by any of these bylaws shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard at the Public Hearing before Council on the matters contained in the bylaws or by making a written submission to the attention of the Manager of Legislative Services or by sending an e-mail to the Clerk’s Department at clerks@mapleridge.ca, by 4:00 p.m., November 17, 2015. Please note that all written submissions provided in response to this consultation will become part of the public record which includes the submissions being made available for public inspection.

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However, his poem lives on and we can wear our poppies with additional pride this Remembrance Day knowing the Canadian who wrote it did so 100 years ago this year.

Pitt Meadows sent 27 young men off to fight in the First World War.

None were at Ypres as the first to enlist did so later in that year.

At least one, Roland R.F.C. Thomson, was at the Battle of Vimy Ridge in 1917.

He is the only enlistee from this community not to return from the war.

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This year also marks the 100th anniversary of a seminal year for the Canadian Overseas Expeditionary Force in the First World War. Fought from April 22 to May 25 in 1915, Canadians were at the forefront of the 2nd Battle of Ypres in Belgium.

This battle marked the first true use of chemicals in warfare and the allied troops were caught off guard when Germany released chlorine gas on their lines.

Overseas for less than a year, our troops had no good boots or helmets and certainly no gas masks. But the Canadians, along with the British, fought on for more than two weeks and eventually held the front.

However, more than Canadian 1,000 lives were lost, and another 600 injured.

When more gas was released in May, the Canadian troops were somewhat better equipped to handle it, having received gas masks, which replaced the urine soaked cloths they had improvised with in April.

It was at Ypres that Major Dr. John McCrea also came of age, putting pen to paper on May 3 to write In Flanders Fields as a tribute to his friend Alexis Helmer, who had died in battle the day prior.

Before the end of the year, the poem would be published in Punch Magazine and would become the work that defined this war and those to come.

Dr. McCrea would leave the battle lines after Ypres, being moved in June to the Number 3 Canadian General Hospital at Boulogne, France.

Thereafter, he had numerous promotions, with his last on Jan. 13, 1918 to consulting physician to the British Armies in France.

But this was short lived as he passed away on Jan. 28, 1918 from pneumonia and men-

museum, we have collected a small number of items from the ‘Great War.’ In our city’s centennial year, a munitions worker pin and a medical services corps ring were donated.

A few years earlier, the discharge papers (with original envelope) for Albert Stevens were brought to us.

This year, various clippings and paperwork for Private E. Irvine, including a 1918 letter to his mother from the Canadian Red Cross Alexandra Hospital in England, were brought in to the museum.

Little pieces of some young men’s lives collected, saved and passed from generation to generation so that 100 years after a worldaltering conflict they are saved for presentation to our generation and to generations to come, to remind all of us of these men’s sacrifice.

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PUBLIC NOTICE Maple Ridge Backyard Burning “Backyard Fire” is an outdoor fire where garden refuse, such as leaves and small branches indigenous to the property, are burned for the purpose of disposal, due to garden clean-up or damage from high winds.

Before you burn, please consider the Brush Chipping Program.

For more information call the Ridge Meadows Recycling at 604-463-5545 or visit www.rmrecycling.org.

If you do choose to burn, the following guidelines apply: • The urban areas of Maple Ridge are completely closed to any type of burning.

• The rural areas of Maple Ridge may burn dry garden refuse during daylight hours from October 15 to November 15 with a permit if the fire can be located a minimum of 15 metres from structures and property lines.

• Permits may be revoked and fines issued by the Fire Department at any time for non-compliance.

• Permits are $25.00 available from the Maple Ridge Fire Department, Hall #1 (Cash only) or the Municipal Hall, Tax Department.

To determine if you live in the rural area and are eligible for a burning permit, contact the Fire Department during the following business hours.

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Operation Christmas Child taking donations in Equatorial Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Guinea, Sierra Leone, Haiti, Nepal and Ukraine (warm clothes needed).

The organization uses all means necessary – trains, airplanes, boats, elephants, bikes and even dog sleds – to get the shoeboxes into the hands of kids, said organizer Barb Gustafson.

The local collection will take place on Nov. 16-22, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Maple Ridge Baptist Church, at 222nd Street and Lougheed Highway.

• Anyone can participate in Operation Christmas Child.

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It’s been a dream of the Ridge Meadows Outdoors Club for more than 20 years.

A new bridge over Gold Creek now makes a more direct hike to the peaks above in Golden Ears Provincial Park.

The bridge connects the East Canyon Trail, which runs from the Gold Creek parking lot, to the West Canyon Trail on the other side of Gold Creek.

It crosses the creek above both the upper and lower falls.

Once having crossed the bridge from the east to the west side, hikers can continue on to Alder Flats campground.

There is no name for the new structure, which cost about $80,000, said John Hume, one of the founders of the outdoor club.

Hume has been promoting and advocating for the park for more than 40 years.

“It’s a brand new route to the Golden Ears,” he said.

“The bridge has been pushed by myself and [former MLA] Ken Stewart for many years. It is rewarding to see it finally built,” Hume added.

The Ridge Meadows Outdoors Club now has more than 100 active members and under the leadership of Alan Lizee has been clearing and marking hiking trails on the mountain for years.

However, the trails need more funding from B.C. Parks for proper maintenance, he added.

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Tara Travis, a homegrown talent, will play each one of King Henry VIII’s wives, and eventually the murderous king himself in an Alt Fest production at the ACT. Travis is the star of Til Death: The Six Wives of Henry VIII. The one-woman show will be featured on Alt Fest’s opening night Nov. 20, along with No Tweed Too Tight: A Grant Canyon Mystery.

Nov. 21 and 22 will bring more performances for Alt Fest weekend.

Travis said her roles call for “rapid-fire shapeshifting,” and taking it was one of the most extreme challenges of her professional acting career.

“I was equally excited and terrified. It’s the craziest thing I’ve ever done,” she said.

“But it’s so much fun. Now that I know it, and it’s in my body, it’s my favourite thing to perform.”

Travis grew up in Maple Ridge and graduated from Maple Ridge secondary with the class of 1996 as Tara Goerzen. She was in every theatre performance in the district, as a member of the Maple Ridge Community Players and the Maple Ridge Dance Circle.

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afterlife, as one-by-one Henry’s wives arrive and try to figure out who deserves to spend eternity with the King.

“Six queens, six love stories, six deaths, one king, one actress,” is the summation, by writer and director Ryan Gladstone.

He also wrote and stars in No Tweed Too Tight: A Grant Canyon Mystery.

Perpetually inebriated investigator Canyon leaves a wake of dead bodies, semi-satisfied ladies, and empty bottles as he staggers toward a shocking and fiery conclusion.

It is directed by Bruce Horak.

Saturday, Nov. 21 brings Nashville Hurricane: A Curious Tale of Finger Pickin’ Fury.

In this 75-minute one-man show performed by Chase Padgett, the audience learns about Henry Waltrip, the Nashville Hurricane. From humble trailer park beginnings alongside his white trash mother, Brenda, and the crazy gigs on the road with his blues playing mentor, Tyrone, the stories and songs unfold into hilarious rants on love and music. Written by Chase Padgett and Jay Hopkins.

Sunday, Nov. 22, Alt Fest offers the Jeff Hamilton Trio with Cory Weeds.

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The Garibaldi Art Club’s annual fall show is being held Nov. 20-22 at Fraserview Village Hall, Friday from 7-9 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

“It is amazing how many different ideas artists choose to paint, everything literally from soup to nuts, some realistic, others very abstract, and everything in between,” said organizer Joyce Campbell.

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His highly accomplished trio, featuring pianist Tamir Hendelman and bassist Christoph Luty, is a sure bet for fans of hard swinging, straight ahead jazz. Joining the Trio is tenor saxophonist Cory Weeds, one of Canada’s most important jazz impresarios and the founder and owner of the Cellar Jazz Club in Vancouver.

The three-show package is available for $60, or tickets can be purchased for each night. Tickets can be bought in person at The ACT Arts Centre at 11944 Haney Place, by phone at 604476-2787 or online at www.theactmapleridge.org.

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tels, both chalk and oil,” she said. “No paintbrush between you and the paper - just dig in and get dirty.”

There are collages and pictures created using mixed media, coloured pencils and even just drawings.

“Obviously, a variety of methods and styles, enough to set your mind to dreaming, planning, even buying,” said Campbell.

Most club members are not professional artists. Some are academically trained, but many are just ordinary people who delight in the process of creating.

The club offers workshops with working artists during the year to help members improve their skills in seeing shapes, lights and darks, using colour and in drawing. A visitor to the GAC shows will notice artists getting better each year, one of the benefits of visiting every year, said Campbell.

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A little too much iron in the diet cost the Pitt Meadows Marauders their season.

The Marauders senior AA season came to an end after dropping a 2-1 decision on penalties to the Langley Saints on Nov. 5.

The Marauders trailed 1-0 after the first half and dominated play in the second, said head coach Mike Oldridge.

Despite controlling the tempo, the goal posts and crossbar kept the Marauders off the scoresheet.

“We hit five posts throughout the game,” said Oldridge. “I thought we outplayed Langley in the second half and extra time. Unfortunately, that ended our season.”

The Marauders trailed late in the game when Nate Trampleasure finally found the back of the net, tying it 1-1 with 10 minutes remaining.

With nothing settled in overtime the teams went to penalty kicks, where the marauders fell 5-4.

The Marauders finished the season with four wins and two ties to take first place in north division standings, two points up on the Arch Bishop Carney Stars.

They dropped the first game of the double knockout Fraser Valley playoffs 2-1 to Aldergrove on Oct. 3.

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Marauders’ Jonas Koellmel battles with a Langley Saints defender in playoff action at Pitt Meadows secondary on Nov. 5.

Coles-Lyster off to world championships Bronze medal in Winnipeg qualifies Maple Ridge cyclist sports@mapleridgenews.com

A bronze medal at the Canadian National Cyclocross Championships has propelled Maggie Coles-Lyster to a spot on the Canadian under-23 cyclocross team and a chance to compete at the World Cyclocross Championships in Heusden-Zolder, Belgium.

Coles-Lyster won the bronze in Winnipeg on Oct. 24 and the 16-year-old Maple Ridge cyclist will have an opportunity to compete at a world championships in January 2016.

The bronze comes after Coles-Lyster competed at the Canadian National Track Championships in Milton, Ont. in early

October, winning five medals, including three national championships.

“Maggie loves to race her bikes, and loves to do the many different disciplines our sport offers,” said her coach and father, Barry Lyster.

“As her coach, it presents a fun challenge on how to structure her training plan to allow her to compete at all the top competitions” He said this year has been especially challenging with track and cyclocross national championships being two weeks apart. The coach said she was able to have such strong performances at both championships is a testament to her hard work and passion for her sport.

Coles-Lyster will be eligible to compete in three world championships in 2016, and there is a strong chance she will qualify.

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The Flames game strolled into Port Moody looking for redemption after dropping a heartbreaking 4-3 decision to the Grandview Steelers the night before at Planet Ice. The Flames battled back from an early two-goal deficit and Jake Holland scored with 47 seconds left in the third to make it 3-3, only to see rookie defenceman Daniel Kim called for a delay of game penalty just five seconds into the extra frame, resulting in a penalty shot.

Grandview’s Adam Rota buried the penalty shot, handing Flames’ netminder Jason Sandhu the loss after he turned aside 35 of the 39 shots he faced.

Bradley Crompton led the Flames with a goal and an assist.

The Flames wasted no time putting the tough loss behind them on Saturday in Port Moody, building up an early 3-0 lead just six minutes into the game on goals by Cameron Alder, Andrew Strelezki and Nicholas Maydaniuk.

The Flames built a 5-2 lead midway through the second before Port Moody mounted a comeback, cutting the lead to 5-4 with three-and-a-half minutes left in the period.

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Call for nominations 2016 Vancity Board of Directors’ Election

The Nominations and Election Committee is seeking Vancity members to ďŹ ll three director positions in the 2016 election. Each position is for a three-year term, commencing after the Annual General Meeting on Thursday, May 5, 2016.

Prospective candidates are strongly advised to attend an information session which will be held at 6:00 pm on Wednesday, December 2, 2015 at Vancity Centre, 183 Terminal Avenue, Vancouver.

Please contact the Governance Department by no later than 12 noon, Tuesday, December 1, 2015 to register for this session.

Playoffs set for Pitt sports@mapleridgenews.com

The Pitt Meadows Marauders will go on the road to take on the Windsor Dukes in the first round of the junior varsity playoffs on Thursday, Nov. 12 at 3:30 p.m.

The 3-4 Marauders are coming off a 30-12 loss to the undefeated Abbotsford Panthers on Oct. 4. The Marauders finished fourth in the Valley division.

Windsor finished the season with a 4-1-1 record and second in the North Shore division.

The Marauders offence was led by quarterback Tato Ferreyro, who finished the season with 61 per cent completion percentage, throwing for six touchdowns and just two interceptions.

Brandon Hunt led the team in rushing, gaining 662 yards on 91 attempts. He had eight touchdowns.

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The Moose continued their strong play, blanking the Fraser Valley Jets 3-0.

After a scoreless first period in which the Moose had 15 shots while only giving up two, Meadow Ridge erupted for three goals in the second, with Sydney Langston scoring the game-winner.

Emily Jude and Chanel Toor also scored.

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.21st Century Flea Market, Nov 15, 10am-3pm. 3250 Commercial Drive Vanc. Info: 604-980-3159. Adm. $5.

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Leanne made Maple Ridge her home while raising her two beautiful children, Tatianna (23) and Isaiah (19), she was so proud to be their mom. On September 18, 2004, Leanne married Rob MacDonald in Whonnock, BC. Leanne will be dearly missed by her friends and family, who will always hold a special place in their hearts.

A celebration of life will be held on Thursday, November 12, 2015 at 11:00am at Fraser Village Hall 22610 116th Ave, Maple Ridge, BC. In Lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made. A â&#x20AC;&#x153;Go Fund Meâ&#x20AC;? has been set up to help cover the unexpected costs and help financially assist her children who are now left without their mom.

Link: https://www.gofundme.com/secrb5n The family wishes to extend their gratitude to the trauma team & emergency crews on scene of the accident in Maple Ridge.

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We have several openings for Press Helpers/ Stackers at our Delta location.

Preference given to those with experience in this field, but is not necessary. Shifts are 12 hours/3 shifts per week or 9.5 hours/4 shifts per week.

Must be willing to work nights and weekends.

References required. Starting wage is $14.31/hr.

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ATLAS POWER SWEEP DRIVERS Power sweeping/power scrubbing and pressure washing. Must be hard working with a good attitude.

Burnaby based. Must be avail to work nights and weekends. Good driving record & abstract required Experience & air ticket beneficial.

Email: jobs@atlasg.net or Fax: 604-294-5988

West Coast Toyota requires a part-time Lot Attendant. Must be available 3 to 9 Monday thru Friday, and 9 to 6 on weekends.

Must have a valid driver’s licence, “N” is acceptable. Must be able to drive a Standard transmission.

Apply in person with current copy of D/L, Abstract & resume to: Sales Manager West Coast Toyota 19950 Lougheed Highway, Pitt Meadows, BC V3Y 2S9

www.westcoasttoyota.com

Duties: D Provide excellent customer to walk in & telephone customers D Perform housekeeping duties D Maintain the warehouse & yard in a neat and tidy operation.

D Service (load cars & small trucks) retail sacked feed clients while filling order for feed, hay, fertilizer, twine and shavings.

D Till operation / store clerk D Other duties assigned

FLAG PEOPLE Must be Certified and have a car. Full-Time. Medical/Dental. $15 - $21/hour post Probation.

Please send resume to: trshaw@bcroadsafe.com or visit bcroadsafe.com

. Hiring Flaggers-Must be certified, $15-$18/hr. 604-575-3944

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Qualifications: D Warehouse experience D Cashier experience, Mature D Customer service skills D Number & detailed oriented D Excellent communication skills D Able to lift 50lbs repeatedly D Must be available weekdays & weekends D Forklift experience is desirable Please email your resume to: pittmeadows@otter-coop.com or fax 604-465-0718 or apply in person 12343 Harris Rd. Pitt Meadows

Earn Extra Cash!

40000065 - 105 Ave, 105A Ave, 243 St, 244 St, Baker Pl, McClure Dr.

Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows NEWS

Available routes in Maple Ridge 40000005 - 118 Ave, Meadowlark Dr, Whippoorwill Ave 40000010 - 117B Ave, Dewdney Trunk Rd, Glenhurst St. 40000049 - 24401-24624 Kimola Dr. 40000064 - 111A Ave, 112 Ave, 237 St, 238 St, Kanaka Way. 40000081 - 101A Ave, 102 Ave, 242B St. 40100103 - 22488 116 Ave (Townhomes) 40100118 - 21960 River Rd.(Townhomes) 40100123 - 117 Ave, 229 St, 231 St, Adair St, Gilley Ave, Lougheed Hwy. 40100124 - 229 St, Cliff Ave, Fuller Ave, Gee St. 40210225 - 121 Ave, 227 St, Brown Ave, Dewdney Trunk Rd. Edge St, Fraser St. 40220250 - 125A Ave, 126 Ave, 220 St, 220A St. 40220257 - 124 Ave, 126 Ave, 219 St, Harkness Crt, Higgins Crt, Highview Pl, Isaac Cres.

40220262 - 124 Ave, 216 St, Exeter Ave, Spring Cres, Thornton Ave. 40220264 - 123 Ave, 124 Ave, 216 St Evans St, Manor Ave. 40210225 - 121 Ave, 227 St, Brown Ave, Dewdney Trunk Rd, Edge St, Fraser St. 40310307 - 113 Ave, 114 Ave, 207 St, Lorne Ave. 40310313 - 119 Ave, 210 St, 212 St, Cook St, Laity St. 40330332 - 113 Ave, 114 Ave, 115 Ave, 205 St, Barclay St, Latvalia Ln, Lorne Ave, Maple Cres, West¿eld Ave.

Sales

Email your resume to:

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Needs experienced shingle sawyers & shingle packers.

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

or drop off your resume in person

9393 287th Street Maple Ridge, BC

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HOME CARE/SUPPORT Personal Care Aide

Disabled adult male living in Maple Ridge requires assistance with personal care for daily routine such as dressing, bathing, washroom care, feeding, meal prep, housekeeping.

Transfers with lift. Full days available No experience needed, willing to train. Must live close to Maple Ridge.

Please email resume to;

JEWELLERY

Must have experience. Good pay.

Apply in person btwn 1-3pm or email: 201-1420 Adanac St., Vancouver info@utcs.com

142 OFFICE SUPPORT/CLERKS RECEPTIONIST The Maple Ridge Veterinary Hospital is growing and we are looking for an outgoing and enthusiastic receptionist to join our dynamic team. Veterinary experience is preferred but not mandatory for the right candidate. The position can be full time or part time with hours to be determined.

Please submit your resume & cover letter to mapleridgevet@yahoo.ca Attn: Suzanne. We thank everyone for their interest, only candidates selected for interview will be contacted.

DESIGN

.Window & Roof Cleaning Gutters Cleaned & repaired. 604-961-1280

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

RYAN JEWELLERS Valley Fair Mall

778-231-9675, 778-231-9147

in Maple Ridge.

FREE ESTIMATES

SALES

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LONDON Drugs Maple Ridge is looking to hire an Insurance Specialist. Employee must be available Monday-Sunday,28-32 hours per week. Must have level I, II or III general insurance license.Email resume at careers@londondrugs.com

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CLEANERS

UNIQUE CONCRETE

Apply in person with resume;

hr@ifrcsociety.org

Light Duty and Heavy Duty Cleaners required for Ultra Tech Cleaning Systems

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

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

Leo: 604-657-2375 / 604-462-8620

SALES CLERKS P/T

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CONCRETE & PLACING

NO JOB TOO SMALL Serving Lower Mainland 25 Years! *Prepare *Form *Place *Finish *Granite & Interlocking Block Walls *Stairs *Driveways *Exposed Aggregate *Stamped Concrete. *Interlocking Bricks *Sod Placement EXCELLENT REF’S -WCB Insured

Doors & Windows Division WALDUN FOREST PRODUCTS

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

HERFORT CONCRETE

NOW HIRING

LOT ATTENDANT

P/T Warehouse Worker/ Feed Store Clerk required for Otter Co-op Pitt Meadows

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

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PERSONAL SERVICES

Haney Builders Supplies

ASSISTANT

required for afterschool program for Daycare in Maple Ridge. ~ Monday to Friday ~ Please call 604-466-5704 or 604-219-4324

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

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TRADES, TECHNICAL Haney Builders Supplies

NOW HIRING F/T Delivery Driver/ Crane Operator

Class 1 or 3 licence with a clean drivers abstract. Must have a min of 2 yrs exp. and a crane ticket.

Email your resume to: alex@haneybuilders.com or drop off your resume in person

Steel Fabricators

• 4+ years of fabrication exp.

• Read & understand blue prints, shop drawings & manufacture parts.

• Strong mechanical aptitude / installation knowledge.

We Offer Benefit Packages & A RSP Program!

E-mail resume: tammy@ silhouettesteel.com

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 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 NEED A LOAN? Own Property?

Have Bad Credit? We can help!

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

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

Call: Rick (604) 202-5184

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DRYWALL

CASCADE DRYWALL. Res / Comm Drywall, taping, text. ceilings, t-bar. steel stud. Call Rob 604-218-2396.

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ELECTRICAL

LOW RATES 604-617-1774 Licensed, Bonded, Expert trouble shooter. 24/7. 100% guaranteed.

263 EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE

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

DRAIN Tiles, Sewer, Water Video Inspection, Jack Hammering, Hand Excavating Call Tobias 604.782.4322

281

GARDENING

.ProWorks Home & Garden. Pressure washing, lawn maint, lndscpg.

236

Call Matt 604-465-5566 www.proworkshg.com

CLEANING SERVICES

Professional DRYWALL & TAPING All Textures. Big / Small Projects.

Call: 604-970-1285

Top Line Projects Ltd. Established 1994

D Home Repairs D All types of carpentry D Renovations Call Mike 604 - 306 - 4468

HOUSEKEEPER AVAIL NOW. Taking new clients. Great Refs.

Call anytime 1-604-302-9291

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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

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LANDSCAPING

S. H. LANDSCAPING TREE SERVICES Trimming W Pruning W Topping Clean-up W Garbage Removal Pressure Washing Prompt Delivery Available

7 Days / Week

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

(604)465-1311

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Gardening Flower Beds W Allan Blocks Bark Mulch W River Lava Rock

Lawn Care Weeding W New Turf Fertilizing W Moss Control Power Raking W Aeration

Fencing Free Estimate 20 years experience in Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows

604.230.1634 or 604.467.3724 JAGUAR LANDSCAPING Lawn & Garden Service.

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

312 MAINTENANCE SERVICES

Available routes in Pitt Meadows 41011005 - 118B Ave, 119 Ave, 193 St, Blakely Rd. 41011022 - Bonson Rd, Maple Pl, Somerset Dr. 41011026 - Fair¿eld Ave, Hammond Rd, Herring Pl, Wildcrest Ave.

Circulation

604.476.2740

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329 PAINTING & DECORATING

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MISC SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 338

$59.00 Per Ton

Meadows Landscape Supply

604-465-1311

320

MOVING & STORAGE

356

RUBBISH REMOVAL

www.affordablemoversbc.com

$45/Hr

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

374

TREE SERVICES

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

WCB/Fully Insured

Jerry, 604-500-2163

PETS

2 coats any colour

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

EQUESTRIAN

APARTMENT/CONDO

1 & 2 Bdrms available $865/mo & $965/mo

Great Location

Queen Anne Apts. * Renovated Suites * *Large *Clean *Very Quiet

and Hydro AKITA PUPS Championship. $800 each.

Call 604-751-0191

Near Shopping & Amenities.

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

752

PORT COQUITLAM 775-3000sqft.

Ground floor commercial space.

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

PITT MEADOWS 3 Bdrm T/H in quiet family complex, rent geared to income. N/P. Call: 604-465-4851

736

TRANSPORTATION

HOMES FOR RENT

MAPLE Ridge West, rancher, 3 bdrm, 1.5 baths, 5 appls, ns/np, $1600, now, refs, 604-496-2718

TOWNHOUSES

845

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

The Scrapper

748 SHARED ACCOMMODATION CENTRAL MAPLE RIDGE house to share, all utils incl. Near amens & WCE. $500/mo. 778-689-8424

604-463-2236 604-463-7450 12186-224 St, Maple Ridge Certified Crime Free Buildings

749

STORAGE

PORT COQUITLAM

1 bdrm suite - $775 2 bdrm corner suite - $925 New SRI Manufactured homes Singles $74,900. Doubles $94,900.

PARK SPACES AVAILABLE REPOSSESSIONS 1974-2010 *1989 14x70 in 55+ Ruskin Park 1 small pet ok, $42,900. *1970 12x60 in 55+ Langley Park no pets, $26,900. www.glenbrookhomes.net Chuck 604-830-1960 Trades. Financing. Permits.

TEACUP YORKIE / CHIHUAHUA Male, dewormed, 1st shots. Ready to go! $650 obo. 604-381-2151.

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

Pitt Meadows Marina 14179 Reichenback Rd Moorage Rental Year or Semi-annual Outdoor Storage Available Starting At $30/month for Boats, RV’s, Cars, Trucks & Trailers

604-464-3550

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

639 REAL ESTATE SERVICES

Onsite Manager

604.465.7713

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 509

RENTALS

SENIOR’S DISCOUNT

ROYAL CRESCENT ESTATES

AUCTIONS

22588 Royal Crescent Avenue, Maple Ridge

Native Art & Artifacts Auction

Large Units. Close To Golden Ears Bridge, Shopping & More.

GREAT RIVER VIEW!

Sunday Nov. 15th, 12:00 Noon Preview 9:00am

454

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RENTALS

Includes: Heat, Hot Water

$25 Off with this Ad

PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299 NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring.

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

TREE BROTHERS SPECIALIST

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

Damaged or Older Houses!

Condos & Pretty Homes too!

GOLDEN DOODLE Puppies. Born Oct. 3. Mom is (45 lbs.) AKC reg’d Standard Poodle, Dad is (75 lbs.)

Golden Retriever (cert hips & eyes).

Ready Nov. 28. Ideal family companions / service dogs (intelligent, gentle, eager to please, good with children, animals, low or no shed).

Exp’d (30 yrs), knowledgable, kennelless breeders. 1st shot/deworming. $1200. Mission 604-820-4827

AFFORDABLE MOVING

RENTALS

MAPLE RIDGE

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

~We accept Visa & Mastercard~

www.paintspecial.com

HOMES WANTED

Yes, We Pay CASH!

CANE CORSO MASTIFF, 1 blue female, 11 weeks old. $750. Call 604-308-5665

604 - 720 - 2009

604-537-4140

627

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

Licensed - Bonded - Fully Equip.

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

LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE

PETS

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

Drain Cleaning. Ins. 604-380-2932

MIRACLE MOVING

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

477

REAL ESTATE

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

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

PLUMBING

PETS

Engineers Auditorium 4333 Ledger Ave, Burnaby OVER 375 ITEMS!

Original Bill Reid drawing, NWC baskets, totems and masks, Navajo Jewelry, Robert Davidson 51” bronze dogfish

Office: 604-463-0857 Cell: 604-375-1768

750

SUITES, LOWER

MAPLE RIDGE 1 Bdrm g/l ste, new laminate flrs, ns/np, avail now, $750 incl incl hydro & gas. 604-367-7673 MAPLE RIDGE - 3 bdrm bsmt suite, n/s, n/p. $975/mo. Avail. Jan. 1st.

604-401-2333 or (778)991-0615 MAPLE RIDGE - Thornhill area. lrg.

3 bdrm. 2 Full bath, on acreage.

Lots of storage. Full tile throughout.

Pri. entry & prkg. $1550/mo. incls.

WIFI, laundry & hydro N/S. Sm. pet okay. Avail. Dec. 1 / 604.816.0849

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

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FUEL .

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

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

Pay-Less Pro Painting EXT/INT FALL SPECIAL LOOK for our YARD SIGNS D Free Estimates D Insured Licensed D References Residential D Pressure Washing

Serving Tri City 35 Yrs. Call 24 Hrs/7 Days

Scott 604-891-9967 paylesspropainting.com

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PLUMBING

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

A division of

SPECIAL FALL PRICES Sawdust Available Augustine Soil & Mulch Ltd. Pitt Meadows, BC 604-465-5193, 604-465-5197 www.augustinesoilandmulch.com

FREE FIREWOOD - U PICK UP (604)999-2454

560

MISC. FOR SALE

RESTLESS LEG Syndrome & Leg Cramps? Fast Relief In One Hour.

Sleep At Night. Proven For Over 32 Years. www.allcalm.com Mon-Fri 8-4 EST 1-800-765-8660 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.

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

Glenwood Manor Apartments Clean & Spacious 2 Bdrm avail. No pets.

21387 Dewdney Trunk Rd. Maple Ridge

612 BUSINESSES FOR SALE OPERATIONAL BEEF RANCH with meat processing facility north of Kamloops BC for sale or joint venture, river frontage. 250-674-1514

741

OFFICE/RETAIL

741

OFFICE/RETAIL

OFFICE TWO INDIVIDUAL SPACE OFFICES FOR • 10’ X 8.5’ available RENT • Includes heat, A/C & window

604-466-5799 MAPLE RIDGE CENTRAL

REAL ESTATE

OFFICE/RETAIL

1 Bdrm Apt $750/mo.

Includes heat, h/w.

No pets Available now.

604-476-6683

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

One year minimum lease subject to credit and criminal check.

Contact Jim at 604-476-2720

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1. Drop-shoulder Tunic Sweater Our Reg. $54.99

SALE $41.24 Knit Riding Pants Our Reg. $49.99

SALE $37.49 2. Open-front Car Coat Our Reg. $69.99

SALE $52.49 Mesh Trim Tank Our Reg. $14.99

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