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t’s a typical rainy Sunday in the Hamelin household. The younger of the blended family’s six children run boisterously around the South Surrey split-level home, pretend sword-fighting and leaping from furniture, landing with a crash on the carpeted floor. The older boys lounge lethargically, glued to their smart phones, baseball caps pulled down almost to their noses. Cindy – mom in a family of five boys and one girl, aged two to 19 – navigates around the home’s tight corners and though narrow doorways with a motorized wheelchair, coming to a stop near a brown leather couch in the living room; her husband, Tyler, helps her from the wheelchair to a spot on the couch. Three short months ago, Cindy was enjoying the remnants of a hot, sunny summer, having water fights in the backyard and jumping through sprinklers with her children. Last month, the 38-year-old was diagnosed with ALS, a progressive neuromuscular disease – also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease – for which there is no cure. Cindy first noticed mild symptoms in February, when she experienced weakness in her left hand. Thinking it would go away, she put it out of her mind for Melissa Smalley photo months, until September, when Cindy and Tyler Hamelin, with five of their children: Mathew, 17, Jordan, 19, Lucas, 2, Josh, 10, and Dylan, 5. she started inexplicably falling. Her family doctor referred her to I thought maybe it was like MS. age, gender and ethnicity, and water over their heads, pledging to a neurologist, Dr. Gurwant Singh, They wouldn’t really give me any early symptoms include difficulty donate and challenging others to who ordered an MRI to check for details, and when I went back to walking, weakness in hands and do the same. tumours. When the scans came the truck, I Googled ALS. I was legs, slurred speech or muscle Cindy watched videos of people back clear, he told Cindy her just shocked and just horrified for cramps and twitching. taking part – including her own symptoms pointed my children.â€? According to ALS Canada, nieces – never knowing what an towards ALS. On Nov. 12, the approximately 2,500-3,000 effect the campaign, which raised â??When I went back to the “I knew, from Canadians are living with $17 million for ALS Canada, truck, I Googled ALS. I diagnosis was the beginning,â€? ALS; the average lifespan after would have for her. was just shocked and just confirmed. Cindy told Peace Amyotrophic diagnosis is two to five years. “I’m so thankful for the icehorrified for my children.â?ž lateral sclerosis is Arch News earlier The disease was cast into the bucket challenge,â€? Cindy said, Cindy Hamelin this month. “When a neuromuscular spotlight in the summer of 2014 noting the donations made it I saw Dr. Singh, disease in with the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge possible for ALS Canada to when he told me what he thought which nerve cells die and leave – a social-media campaign that provide her with the motorized it was, the look in his eyes. voluntary muscles paralyzed. It saw millions of people around wheelchair at no cost. “I didn’t know what ALS was, can affect anyone regardless of the world dump buckets of ice i see page 4
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Building a new bridge to replace the George Massey Tunnel is estimated to cost $3.5 billion and Transportation Minister Todd Stone says it will be tolled, with motorists paying a similar amount as they do at the Port Mann Bridge. Transportation ministry officials laid out details of the project, which will include the 10-lane bridge over Deas Island Park on the Fraser River and improvements to 25 kilometres of Highway 99, including three rebuilt interchanges. Two of the bridge lanes will be HOV/transit lanes. “Wait times today are unacceptable and they are projected to get worse,� Stone said at a briefing in Richmond Wednesday. The project-definition report claims commuters will save up to 30 minutes if they pay to cross the new bridge but it also projects 14 per cent of current traffic will divert to the Alex Fraser bridge to avoid tolls. Officials admit that will mean even heavier congestion at the Alex Fraser Bridge as a result, but Highway 99 motorists will ultimately face the same choice as those at Highway 1 – pay in cash for a quicker crossing or wait at the free one. Stone said he remains committed to exploring bridge-toll reforms if both the new Massey and Pattullo bridges end up being tolled. “We want to hear from British Columbians on the toll, including any thoughts people have on tolling from a regional perspective,� he said, hinting that it may make sense to toll the Alex Fraser. i see page 10
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An inmate is dead, and another in hospital, after a medical emergency at Surrey Pretrial Services Centre Wednesday night. “Any death in our correctional centres is a tragedy and our condolences go to this inmate’s friends and family,” said BC Corrections spokesperson Cindy Rose. “This is a very rare occurrence, and BC Corrections will be conducting a critical incident review to determine what happened.” Though few details were available at Peace Arch News press time Thursday, Rose said that health-care staff “responded quickly” to the incident, and the coroner has been notified. The men’s names have not been released due to privacy reasons. While in-custody deaths are fairly infrequent, provincial statistics from 2004 to 2011 indicate Surrey Pretrial – 14323 57 Ave. – has the highest number of deaths at provincial institutions in the province. The facility has the third highest number of fatalities when federal institutions are included. – Kevin Diakiw
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In her first week in Ottawa, South Surrey-White Rock MP Dianne Watts didn’t step back on the commitment to fight ISIS that featured prominently in her campaign literature. In her inaugural speech in the Commons last week, Watts supported a tabled Opposition motion to keep Canada’s CF18s in the international military coalition against ISIS, urging a “multi-faceted approach” that also includes humanitarian aid and refugee assistance. Watts told Peace Arch News Wednesday that she considers it important that Canada continues to employ the aircraft in strikes against ISIS. “The Kurdistan regional government has asked us to continue because it helps them in their fight against ISIS,” she said. “The strikes are against targeted areas – things like weapons caches.” Noting that the Conservative government started humanitarian aid in the area in 2012, which subsequently placed 12,000 refugees
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in Canada, Watts said military missions should still be part of Canada’s plan. “We have to go on working with our allies,” she said. “We have to help people who are stranded in Syria and Iraq – a lot of these people don’t want to leave their homes, but under the rule of ISIS that’s not possible.” Watts said she had also supported the Opposition’s failed fight against the Liberals’ new personal income tax legislation – in part because she had heard from her constituents concerned that, starting in January, it cuts in half allowable contributions to tax-free savings accounts (TSFAs). Seniors, in particular, told her how important TFSAs are to their retirement and savings plans, she said. “It’s unfortunate,” Watts said. “I heard loud and clear that this was something our seniors wanted to take advantage of.” As critic for Infrastructure and Communities, Watts noted that while a number of infrastructure amenities have been announced in the East, she is waiting for more
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Distracted driving now leading cause of accidents among young drivers Drunk, drugged and distracted driving is responsible for thousands of fatalities and accidents each and every year -- with distracted driving now leading the pack as one of the biggest contributors to vehicular fatalities. Mothers Against Drunk Driving notes that someone is killed in a drunk driving crash every 53 minutes in Canada, while every 90 seconds someone is injured because of a drunk driver. Though driving under the influence poses a threat to everyone on the road, drunk driving is no longer the biggest risk behind the wheel. Distracted driving is a growing problem,
one spurred on by the increase of technological gadgets that take drivers' attention away from the road. Driving a vehicle while texting is six times more dangerous than driving while intoxicated. The agency reports that texting while driving has now replaced drinking while driving as the leading cause of accidents and deaths of teenage drivers. But it's not a problem only reserved for youngsters. People of all ages admit to texting while behind the wheel of a car. According to a Harvard Center for Risk Analysis study, texting in cars and trucks causes more than 3,000 deaths and 330,000 injuries per year.
To illustrate just how dangerous texting while driving can be in relation to driving while intoxicated, Car and Driver Magazine performed an experiment. During the test, cars were set up with a red light to alert drivers when to brake. The magazine tested how long it would take to hit the brakes when sober, when legally impaired at a BAC level of .08, when reading an e-mail, and when sending a text. The results were surprising. Sober, focused drivers took an average of 0.54 seconds to brake. Legally drunk drivers required four additional feet to stop. An additional 36 feet was necessary when reading an e-mail and an additional
70 feet was needed when sending a text. Drivers who text also are more likely to drift in and out of lanes. A study by the Transport Research Laboratory in London found that reaction times for texting drivers were 35 percent worse than those for drivers with no distractions. Although the proportion of alcohol-related traffic crashes has dropped considerably in recent years, the number of accidents and fatalities attributed to causes other than impaired driving have increased. A survey by Nationwide Insurance found that 80 percent of drivers support some type of mobile phone or texting use restrictions while driving.
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White Rock’s namesake, a snowcapped Mount Baker and the 94-year-old Peace Arch paint a scenic backdrop as visitors pose for a photo on the waterfront Dec. 11. The sunny skies were a stark contrast to the snow that fell on the Lower Mainland Thursday, as well as this weekend’s forecast, which calls for clouds, rain, wind and a low temperature of three degrees Celsius.
White Rock councillors question city staff over hillside work
1950 agreement cited in clearcut work Melissa Smalley & Alex Browne Staff Reporters
The Marine Drive hillside was subject of harsh words from two White Rock councillors this week, after city staff provided an update on the vegetation removal and slope stability work that took place over the past several months. The project, described by the city as “vegetation management� meant to improve slope stability, has provoked mixed reaction from residents since it was launched in May. At Monday’s council meeting, Coun. David Chesney said the hillside is not part of the city’s lease agreement with Burlington Northern Santa Fe, and questioned why such extensive work would be taking place on property not owned or leased by the city. St. Louis pointed to a 1950 agreement between the railway and city – at the time Great Northern Railway Company and the District of Surrey – that handed responsibility of the retaining wall maintenance to the city. St. Louis said that responsibility extended to “any impact on the retaining walls.� “If there’s an issue with the slope below it that would potentially undercut the retaining wall, we’re responsible for that as well,�
St. Louis said. The agreement, which was included in St. Louis’s report, is dated Aug. 14, 1950 and stemmed from a request from the city to construct “timber cribs, pile bulk heads� and “four concrete culverts� for support of what was then Washington Avenue (now Marine Drive). Section 3 of the agreement reads: “The District further covenants and agrees to maintain the said works at all times and in such manner so as not to create any possible hazard, detriment or interference to the lands and operations of the Railway Company contiguous hereto.� Though St. Louis maintained the tree and shrub removal was necessary to facilitate the retaining-wall repairs, Chesney said he felt the scope of the work “went way beyond what had to be done� and said he still hasn’t received a proper explanation as to why so many trees were taken out. “There’s nothing that we can do to put those trees back, I realize that,� Chesney said. “But I still have not heard an answer that satisfies me as a representative of our community, (why) we needed to go to that extent on someone else’s property.�
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i from page 1 “Before the ice-bucket challenge, families would have to pay for things like wheelchairs and other equipment themselves. They would go bankrupt.” While Cindy is grateful for the emotional support and comfort provisions she’s received from ALS Canada, she knows there is little it can do to help her fight the relentless disease. Determined to do everything she can, Cindy has researched options for treatment and medication. She came in contact with a man in Burnaby who underwent a stem-cell transplant following his ALS diagnosis, and said his symptoms have noticeably slowed down since. Cindy and her family and friends are now selling ‘Kick My ALS’ T-shirts online, with half the proceeds going towards ALS Canada and the other half to help fund her own treatment. A fundraiser held last weekend at Sawbuck’s Pub raised close to $5,000, an amount that left Cindy “in awe” of the level of support she and her family have received since her diagnosis. She also found a medication – which is not yet approved by the FDA – that in early clinical trials has shown promising results. Under the federal government’s
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Road, home flooded Surrey firefighters and city crews were called to South Surrey last week after a broken water main flooded roads and at least one home in the 15400-block of 27 and 28 avenues. The Dec. 9 break, according to City of Surrey engineer Rob Costanzo, was traced to a large tree, whose roots had apparently, over time, compromised the concrete line. “It appears tree root may have impacted the integrity of the water line… basically caused the water line to give way,” he said Monday. According to witnesses at the scene on the Wednesday evening, firefighters assisted residents in shutting off gas and unclogging street drains; one home owner reported “a lot” of water in his basement. The pipe repair cost about $8,500. Costanzo noted the entire line – which dates back to 1966 – is slated to be replaced next year. – Tracy Holmes
for the 2014-15 school year. Wages for those making more than $75,000 per year came to $153 million, while those making less than $75,000 totalled $293 million. Staff also submitted expenses of approximately $1.3 million in addition to their salaries. Shawn Silverstone, Surrey’s former assistant manager of international education, had the highest expense claim, submitting $63,886 for reimbursement. District Supt. Jordan Tinney was next up with a $63,110 tab. Other top spenders were Angela Olson, manager of international education ($43,926); deputy superintendent Rick Ryan ($41,442); and secretarytreasurer Wayne Noye ($34,232). Most of the district’s staff submitted significantly lower expenses, or no expenses. The Surrey School District is the biggest in B.C. and also Surrey’s largest employer, with more than 10,000 employees (including about 5,700 teachers). The full 2015 SOFI can be viewed at http://bit.ly/1T20i3a
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t doesn’t get much lower than stealing from those in need. A White Rock-based charity, which last year expanded into Langley, that serves one of the community’s most basic functions – providing food for people who can’t afford it – has been victimized not once, not twice, but three times within a 72-hour span this month. Sources Community Resource Centres, which began serving Langley as the community’s only accredited food bank last year and now has a roster of nearly 600 clients, was robbed of $1,000 in gift cards on Dec. 10. That crime was quickly followed by the theft and subsequent destruction of their only working vehicle – a rather distinctivelooking cube van. But thieves still weren’t done, racking up $1,300 worth of charges on the agency’s gas card. And if stealing bread from the mouths of the community’s most vulnerable members wasn’t bad enough, this all happened a mere two weeks before Christmas. Sadly, this type of crime – at this time of year – is not uncommon. It seems that nearly every year these types of heartless crimes find their way onto newscasts and newspaper front pages, be it a theft from Salvation Army kettles, break-ins at local Christmas bureaus or, as in this case, food banks. There’s not a lot of point in trying to publicly disgrace the individuals who commit these crimes – as it can be assumed, considering their actions, that they have no sense of shame. What matters now is that the food bank gets the help it needs to get back up and running at – or as close to – capacity as possible, and soon. But looking on the positive side, if one can do so in such a situation, there is little doubt that the community, as it so often does, will step up and help, be it donating gift cards and groceries, or lending Sources a large enough van so deliveries can continue. Not unlike the residents of Dr. Seuss’s Whoville, members of the community must band together against these Grinches, and support those who need it the most. Such strength is the only way to ensure everyone has a Merry Christmas.
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remember, as a teenager, a family after reading a story online by former trip to the Okanagan for my younger National Hockey Leaguer Patrick brother’s hockey tournament. O’Sullivan, who wrote – in painful, We’d just arrived at the hotel, and excruciating detail – of the years of abuse a number of other players and their he suffered at the hands of his father, a families were milling about in failed professional hockey player Nick Greenizan for whom nothing was ever good the lobby, awaiting check-in. There was one boy who had enough. received a ride up with another “My father used to beat the s--- out of me,” O’Sullivan’s piece family; it’s how he got to most begins. It only gets worse from games. there. Sitting next to him on the lobby Now, I’m not suggesting floor was his hockey bag and a couple sticks. No suitcase. the two examples from my When queried as to where the childhood were anything close to rest of his belongings were, he O’Sullivan’s experience. I know – said he didn’t have any. He’d just or think I do, anyway – that they crammed a few t-shirts and a were not. toothbrush in with his gear. This But it did get me thinking is how he planned to get through about all the teammates I had the next three days. growing up – on hockey teams, I don’t think he even had a jacket. in Little League and during my one “Didn’t your parents help you get inglorious year of high-school basketball ready?” someone asked. – and wondering whether things were He just shrugged. as good for them as they always were for A few years later, near the end of one me. of my last years of minor hockey, I I like to think others’ parents were remember a distraught teammate of mine as supportive as mine. But you don’t – angry, embarrassed, in tears – refusing always see what happens when your to leave the dressing room. His mother friend leaves the friendly confines of the had shown up to the game drunk and dressing room – or the classroom, or the had fallen down the arena stairs in plain stage, or the food court at the mall – and view of all the other parents. gets into the family car. You don’t know I thought of both those kids last week, what happens when that car pulls away,
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Underground more affordable Editor: Re: Underground-wire poll sparks rift, Nov. 27. In response to Michael Brennan’s comment that an 83-year-old lady may have to move if the undergrounding of the wires happens, it would have been helpful if PAN added a note that any owner 55 and older can defer property tax until their property is sold. They only need to have 25 per cent equity, and only accumulate one per cent interest charge, which is not even compounding. It should have also been noted that the cost estimates from the city were extremely rough, and the proportion to be paid for by the homeowners on top of the existing taxes has yet to be determined. The owners would be required to cover the small amount of this OCP project that falls on their property, but the majority is on city property. So the people of White Rock would expect to be treated fairly. Ask if the owners of homes on Roper Avenue – between Finlay and Best – paid for their roadworks, including underground wires. I agree with Mr. Brennan, and I’m not sure why the city had to send out a “non-binding petition” to do work that council already sent to city staff. Mike Armstrong, White Rock
But to suggest we can magically control the climate to maintain the status-quo we choose flies in the face of all available scientific evidence. We all need to be good stewards of this planet. We all need to pollute less and recycle more in whatever way we can. But let’s not fall for the politics of climate change and call it science. Jerry Lucky, White Rock Q In his column, Tom Fletcher provided us with really good news – that climate change is not really happening after-all. But he did not name his sources, so I decided to check things out. He claimed that temperature change has slowed to about a quarter of what the UN had estimated. I checked two websites, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and NASA. It seems that from 1990 to 2005, average temperatures increased about 0.3 C, as predicted. In the first half of the last decade, the rate of increase slowed some, but it appears to have picked up again, big time. Fletcher claims that the current warming trend has been going on for 10,000 years. If that were true, the earth would have become uninhabitable long ago!
I found no evidence to support his claim that arctic ice has rebounded. It varies widely from year to year, and, of course, on a seasonal basis, but the trend seems to be towards less ice. As for the total ice mass in Antarctica, Fletcher is correct! NASA scientists say that although the ice is melting away faster at the edges, snowfall on the continent has increased, resulting in an overall gain in ice. A scary thing is that the ocean level is rising in spite of that. And scientists predict that, within a couple of decades, the melting will be fast enough that total ice mass in Antarctica will begin to decrease. I wish that Fletcher were correct, but wishing will not make it so. And, as Fletcher himself pointed out, the actions being agreed upon in Paris this month are not nearly enough. Bill McConnell, Surrey
Natural justice Editor: I’m told that there are a number of empty houses in White Rock and South Surrey.
While the law protects us, especially the propertied classes, surely natural justice demands that these houses, together with Vancouver’s future Trump tower, be expropriated, placed in the hands of social service agencies, and be made available to both the homeless and refugees. This might also serve to dampen the real-estate market. Peter Ferris, Surrey
Question over housing market Editor: Re: Towers backed after 5-hour hearing, Dec. 9 With the ongoing controversy regarding the highrise proposal on Oxford Street north of Thrift Avenue, the one question that has not been pursued aggressively is: “Is there a market for these apartments?” The third and fourth Bosa towers on Johnston Road were never built, I understand, because the market would not bear the cost. How much a square foot or metre are these units going to be priced at? Bob Holden, White Rock
Evidence ignored Editor: Re: Inconvenient truths of climate change, Dec. 2 column. In a time where virtually all of the media has been co-opted by “climate-change” alarmists, it was refreshing to read Tom Fletcher’s balanced column. There is no denying that the climate is changing – it always has – but the notion that humans are responsible is sheer hubris on the part of the climate-change machine. The idea that we have models that can actually show us how to control the climate temperature, when weather forecasting models struggle to get the weather right in the coming week, is almost laughable. The hypocrisy of world leaders who spend millions polluting the air to attend climate-change conferences is really the news story that should be talked about. The NASA satellite data which continues to contradict the current climate-change hysteria is the news story that should be talked about. Falsified temperature collection on the part of the scaremongering scientists is the news story that should be talked about. The bottom line is we can expect the climate to change. In the Middle Ages, England had the climate of Italy and grew grapes everywhere. Italy didn’t disappear, did it? There is a yin and a yang in play, for every part of the world that warms there will be another part that cools. Fortunately, we humans have the ability to adapt.
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Artists in their natural habitat Editor: As an admirer of nature, I have always been inspired by artists who have the ability to put down on canvas what they see – the natural image. Not all artist can depict this beauty and make their visions in an ever-lasting painting for everyone to enjoy. As they say, Mother Nature’s paint brush is what you see with the naked eye. No flaws. No embellishments. Last Saturday was a special day for me. Robert Bateman, Canada’s wildlife artist, was scheduled to make an appearance at GS & Company in the Semiahmoo Shopping Centre. I was quite excited. This time, Bateman’s appearance was especially close to my heart. For many years I had missed Bateman’s appearances. Last year, 2014, was the first time I had the opportunity to actually meet the artist himself. I had lined up early. My spot was about eighth or so. I had my treasures with me. Bateman arrived. Loud claps of happiness greeted him. Finally I got my chance. I had two items for autographs. Bateman was all too pleased to do so. I also had a few of my small stitchery projects to show him. One was a wolf. Bateman admired the petitpoint stitchery with a keen interest. He knew all about needlepoint. I wasn’t surprised. After all, he is an artist. I told Bateman I had a dream of stitching one of his painting. I made the request. I asked Bateman if I had his permission to take one of his images and petit point the image on a fabric canvas. He said yes.
So, I went to work. Spent hours upon hours searching the web for images. Whittled them down to a few. I chose ‘Salmon Watch, Spirit Bear’. Next, I had to work on the pattern. I realized size didn’t really matter, especially when you want the detail. This took a while. I made 29 different patterns, making slight changes. I saved them and finally viewed them individually. Settled on one. Printed it, and began stitching. Finally, after 786 hours – 97,536 stitches later – the project was complete. Time went by quickly. My friend, Audra, told me of Bateman’s next appearance. I panic. I still hadn’t had my work framed. It’s Black Friday. I marched myself to GS & Company. Gary Patterson spent his time with me to finalize the details for framing and assured me that it would be ready in time – it was back three days later. OK, so now it is Dec. 12, My sister, Tonii, and myself marched down to the mall. Audra was already in line. An hour later, Bateman arrives. He acknowledges us with a friendly wave. The excitement intense. It’s my turn. Bateman’s face lights up. His first question: “How many hours did you spend?” I requested a photo-op. He was more than happy to oblige. I had my 15 minutes of fame. I left on cloud 99. Next project… still to be determined. I have several choices in my folder. I should decide by the end of 2015. After all, I will need time to complete the project for Bateman’s next appearance. Laurie Kizlyk, White Rock
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Ocean Park residents are cautioning their neighbours to be on the lookout after a man was seen to be following a pair of teenaged girls last week. According to a post on the Ocean Park Neighbours Facebook page, the man was first spotted around 4:40 p.m. on Dec. 9 in the parking lot of Ocean Park Village, then was seen walking behind the teens as they travelled north along 128 Street. Surrey RCMP spokesman Cpl. Scotty Schumann said police will
not be issuing a news release on the incident, but would like to identify and speak with the man. He’s been described as a cleanshaven Caucasian in his early 20s, with dirty blond hair and a slim build, wearing dark pants and a red hoodie with a grey sweater underneath. Schumann told Peace Arch News the man did not make contact with the girls, and it remains unclear if the individual had nefarious intentions. “We don’t know if this guy was following the girls,” he said. “Is he following them or is he just travelling along the same path?
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lion initial injection of capital from private partners, to be paid back by government later. It concludes the project can be paid off with tolls over 35-60 years. Stone said the province is seeking federal contributions for the new bridge – which is its top priority for infrastructure grants – and it’s also asking Port Metro Vancouver to make a contribution. A hefty federal grant could be used to reduce the expected toll, Stone said, or shorten the expected repayment period. The project has not yet got Treasury Board approval on the business case – the final go/no go decision point for the government. The province intends to solicit bids in the spring. An environmental review is still required as well as Agricultural Land Commission approval to use some protected farmland. The province has so far spent
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Peace Arch Hospital and Community Health Foundation board plans for the needs of the future
Continuing a community tradition of care Peace Arch Hospital, with the oversight of Fraser Health, is moving forward with plans – among them a new $20-million emergency department scheduled to be complete by early 2019 – to keep pace with the needs of a rapidly growing and evolving community. In this concluding installment of Peace Arch News’ five-part series, hospital foundation chair Art Reitmayer discusses how the vision of community members continues to contribute to PAH as it enters a new era. Alex Browne
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ou strive for excellence – not perfection,” says Art Reitmayer, chair of the Peace Arch Hospital and Community Health Foundation. It’s a pragmatism born of experience. Now in his sixth year as a member of the volunteer board and second as chair, Reitmayer draws on skills honed in corporate board rooms – and entrepreneurial expertise in opening and growing new markets – to help keep the hospital responsive to ever-evolving needs for decades ahead. That includes not only the current ER expansion, but also the project after that – a new 200bed residential care facility that will provide 73 beds for geriatric mental health and substance abuse patients alone, as well as a self-contained 15-bed hospice residence. That facility will replace the current residential-care beds in the Weatherby Pavilion – and the hospital’s existing hospice – freeing space and resources to provide more acute care to new patients. (Non-clinical services will move into Weatherby.) “The ER and the residential-care facility are inextricably linked,” Reitmayer says, noting that the board has been “hard at work” on the followup project since 2012. “We wanted to make sure that we weren’t just building a bigger, nicer place to wait. By taking
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Expanding the emergency department is just part of the overall plan for long-term hospital improvements, says foundation chair Art Reitmayer. care of individuals who are better taken care of in sub-acute care, we can provide more acute care. It’s all really one big project that represents over $65 million in investment.” Reitmayer is well aware that, from its beginnings in the 1950s, the White Rock hospital has relied on the far-sightedness of community leaders to prepare it for every stage of its development. And he’s quick to say he’s part of a team – and a tradition – at the hospital, which derives inspiration from the dedicated, hard-working staff. “The foundation has always been
blessed with a group of board members who are committed to and attuned to the needs in the community. And those are never going to stop changing. It’s a difficult market. It’s easy to get critical of health care. We’re trying to do the best we can with changing technology and working with the (Fraser) Health Authority.” Fortunately, he says, the foundation has a good relationship and a constant dialogue with the authority. “There are times when we are not totally in alignment with what we see as the needs, but they are
willing to work with us on that.” “It’s the type of people the Creative problem-solving comes foundation has been able to naturally to Reitmayer – his attract to the board, who looked at talents found outlet, for much of what was needed down the road. his career, in the fast-paced world Some of the properties that were of television. acquired have grown three to four A Price Waterhouse-trained times in value since the hospital chartered accountant, Reitmayer’s purchased them. If you had to buy career took an unanticipated turn them today, it probably wouldn’t into media when he took on a happen.” management role at independent Reitmayer and his wife, Marj, Vancouver station CKVU. That are longtime Peninsula residents led, in turn to stints as president – they have two grown children of a CBC affiliate in Alberta, as and two grandchildren – with president and CEO of BCTV and an ongoing commitment to the CHEK TV, and later, as president community. and CEO of the 10-station “All of the people on the board broadcasting group WIC live here,” he says. “You have Television. to be plugged in to the He was one of the ❝It’s easy to community.” founders of Channel M get critical of Planning for the in 2002 and remained health care.❞ hospital is an ongoing president and CEO until puzzle with a lot of “bits Art Reitmayer and pieces,” Reitmayer it was sold to Rogers in chair 2008. says, noting the board is Former president trying to anticipate not and CEO of the Rick Hansen just the needs of next year, but 15 Foundation, he has latterly years hence, when another major specialized as an independent expansion will likely be necessary. business consultant in areas “We are the ones who are of strategic planning, and also supposedly providing some of the project-management services for vision. I think we do that and do building and real-estate projects. it well, but the hospital is getting He particularly appreciates, older and things like improvements he says, how the foresight of to surgical suites and imaging still past boards was instrumental need to be addressed,” he says. in assembling the property, “There’s a lot to get done in 15 adjacent to the existing hospital, years – but it will happen… There’s that will be the site of the new a lot of passion about what we do residential care facility as well – we’ve got some incredible people as accommodating the ER with great skills who come in and expansion. just light it up.”
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Shoppers browse some of the holiday-themed items at the White Rock Farmers’ Market Dec. 13.
Market wraps up for season Shoppers flocked the Elks Hall Sunday for their last chance to enjoy the White Rock Farmers’ Market, which has wrapped up until next spring. Dozens of vendors – many of whom were selling Christmasthemed crafts, goodies and
decor – packed the George Street venue, where the winter market has been holding court since after Thanksgiving. White Rock Coun. Helen Fathers, the market’s director, told Peace Arch News vendors enjoyed a “great” season.
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“It was a really neat day on Friday,” Ganshorn said. The EMS students paired up with the soup kitchen organizers in order to focus on an area of the city “where there is the most need.”
the annual afternoon Holiday Break Skates in White Rock. From Dec. 21 to Jan. 3, at This evening (Friday), the Centennial Arena (14600 South Surrey Recreation and North Bluff Rd.), Arts Centre will 12:30-2:30 p.m., be featuring a make crafts with Christmas movie Korky the clown, night with a big skate with Santa, screen viewing of wear your favourite The Grinch, starring hockey jersey or Jim Carrey. editorial@peacearchnews.com ring-in the New The festivities, Year with DJ Cuz-O. 5:30-8:30 p.m., will Admission for all ages is $3.50. include crafts, popcorn and Call 604-541-2171 for info. drinks as well as a reading of the classic Dr. Seuss book, The Grinch Who Stole Christmas. Ice palace Cost is $3.25 per family The Cloverdale Arena is member. Call 604-592-6970 for transforming once again into info. a winter wonderland for the 18th annual Winter Ice Palace, Holiday skates starting tonight (Friday) until Jan. 3. It’s that time of year again for
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RCMP help brighten season An appeal for help to ‘Pack the Police Car’ has so far collected more than 3,000 pounds of food and $5,000 in cash in support of food banks and charity programs. The Surrey RCMP initiative was held last Thursday in South Surrey, with proceeds to benefit Sources White Rock/South Surrey Food Bank. Cpl. Scotty Schumann thanked Surrey residents for helping make the holidays a little brighter for those in need. “We can always count on the generosity of our citizens to illustrate the true meaning of the season,� Schumann said in a release. Other holiday-themed charitable efforts by police this sea-
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Surrey RCMP officers, staff and volunteers with representatives from the food bank collect donations at Thrifty Foods Dec. 10. son have included a toy drive whatever way they can over the for underprivileged children, a holiday season,� Schumann said. clothing drive, singing Christmas Schumann noted that food carols to the elderly and raising and cash donations for ‘Pack the funds for the Surrey Food Bank at Police Car’ will continue to be the detachment’s annual potluck. collected at the Newton District “We continue to urge residents Office (7235 137 St.) through to give back to the community in Dec. 31.
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City Hall City Hall be closed from Friday, December 25 to January 1. Regular working hours will resume on Monday, January 4.
It’s that time of year again! 2015 parking decals expire December 31. 2016 pay parking decals were available for sale since Monday, November 2. The decal cost is $42 plus GST.
Operations The Engineering and Municipal Operations building will be closed on December 25, 28 and January 1
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Recreation Facilities Centennial Arena, Kent Street Activity Centre, Centre for Activing Living, and White Rock Community Centre (WRCC): • December 19-20 - Closed • December 21-24 - 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. • December 25-28 - Closed • December 29-31 - 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. • January 1- Closed • January 2- 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (WRCC only) • January 3 - Closed
To qualify for a pay parking decal you must be a resident of the City of White Rock.
• A valid driver’s licence with your White Rock address. • Your current valid owner’s certiďŹ cate of insurance (ICBC) and vehicle licence showing the same address as your driver’s licence (White Rock address). Pay parking decals can be purchased at these customer service locations. Please note the holiday hours of operation on the left hand side. • City Hall – 15322 Buena Vista Avenue • White Rock Community Centre – 15154 Russell Avenue • Centennial Park Leisure Centre – 14600 North Bluff Road • Kent Street Activity Centre – 1475 Kent Street Veterans – Parking is free for up to four hours in the City of White Rock for all vehicles with veteran licence plates – no parking decal is required!
Regular operating hours return on Monday, January 4. Please note that Centennial Arena will be open different hours to accommodate the skating program.
For more parking information, call Parking Services at 604.541.2148. Centennial Arena decals go on sale in February 2016.
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Regularly scheduled Friday, December 25 collections will be picked up Thursday, December 24 and regularly scheduled Friday, January 1 collections will be picked up Monday, January 4. Collections for the rest of the week will not be affected. Don’t forget to separate your recycling, garbage and organics to help us keep green and meet the Metro Vancouver organics ban. Information on collections in White Rock is available at: www.whiterockcity.ca/recycle
Join us at the annual and popular holiday break skates! Dates: December 21 - January 3 Times: Family Skate 12:30-2:30 p.m. Family Stick’N’Puck 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Location: Centennial Arena 14600 North Bluff Road Visit www.whiterockcity.ca for daily themes and more details.
Next Week The ďŹ rst Council Meeting will be on January 11, 2016. The meeting will be held in the City Hall Council Chambers, 15322 Buena Vista Avenue unless otherwise noted.
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is the Christmas his unselfish, philanthropic season once again, act, which will still garner him when conspicuous billions of dollars. consumerism rears its ugly head But I do not wish to sound like in the name of giving. the Grinch Who Stole Christmas. The malls are filled with On the contrary, I am merely obsessive shoppers suggesting we rethink April Lewis hoping to find that about how we perceive perfect gift, spending this holiday season money they don’t have. which causes so much And yet we buy, buy angst and stress for and buy more stuff we many. don’t need or want. For some, it is the Perhaps it is time for us most depressing time to take a long pause and of year as there are end this proliferation of many expectations to be crass materialism. Let grateful, generous and us cease this mindless happy. commercialization of For those who are Christmas and reflect on Christians, it may how we can find meaning be easier for them as in all this madness. they celebrate the true After all, this is the time of year meaning of Christmas, which is when we supposedly put selfish the birth of Christ. pursuits aside in the name of For others, Christmas is about altruism…a sort of do-gooder family and gathering around massaging of the psyche which, the festive dinner table with a for some, comes only once a year, Hallmark stamp on the frivolity. perhaps to assuage our guilt over For some, it is about family our gratuitous spending. dysfunction, unkindness and However, that is not what hurt, which only exacerbates the prompted our Facebook friend unpleasantness this time of year. and CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, So let’s change the script and after the birth of his daughter, revise the narrative. Let go of to donate his company shares the ghosts of Christmas past and worth US$45 billion to charity. invite in the spirit of Christmas What a generous guy! here was present and future instead. no mention of the whopping And with that comes tax break he will reap from reinvention…starting over and
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making new memories. You can begin by giving your hard-earned money to those who really need it. In B.C., one out of five kids lives in poverty. Let’s start by giving to those children who may be your neighbour. The number of people, including seniors, who are dependent on our local food banks has grown significantly. Consider popping by with your generous donation – and make it a regular contribution. Syrian refugees are arriving on our doorstep. They will need our help. The homeless, the addicted and the mentally ill need our attention and not just at this time of year but every day. Share Christmas with those who love you and enhance your life…they can become your new family. Embrace a new paradigm of Christmas and celebrate in a way which feels right for you and brings you joy. On that note, I wish all my readers a Merry Christmas and look forward to sharing 2016 with you. April Lewis is the local communications director for CARP, a national group committed to a ‘New Vision of Aging for Canada.’ She writes monthly.
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f you’ve watched television at all this month, you’ve likely seen London Drug’s latest Christmas commercial at least once or twice. And if you’ve seen the 30-second ad – which has no speaking parts, and is quiet save for some background music – you’ve no doubt seen Tramp, a five-year-old terrier and resident of White Rock’s East Beach. Tramp – who is part silky terrier, Yorkshire terrier, schnauzer and white husky – appears twice in the commercial, each time wearing reindeer antlers. “It’s on all the time,” said Tramp’s owner, Martin Bach, of the pup’s first-ever television appearance. While it is the dog’s first on-screen credit, Bach said Tramp has appeared in a handful of print advertisements, and if all continues to go well, will likely have more screen time in the New Year and beyond. Tramp has currently been shortlisted for another commercial – “Which means it’s down to three dogs,” Bach said – and is also being considered for a television show, which is to be shot in the Lower Mainland. While he may have a busy schedule moving forward, Bach said he’s not surprised Tramp is gaining popularity in the film industry. He’s been a natural every since Bach – who trains dogs more as a hobby than as a vocation – started training him as a puppy. Bach became interested in training dogs a number of years ago while living in Australia, where he worked as a professional photographer and actor, where he received plenty of commercial and voice-over work because, he said, “I sound like an American.” It was while working in that industry that i see page 18
Christmas past Carollers and other holiday revellers got into the Christmas spirit Saturday evening at Historic Stewart Farmhouse, during a pioneer-themed Christmas Open House. In addition to singing along to carols, visitors toured the farmhouse and sampled traditional fare such as figgy pudding, hot apple cider and Christmas cookies.
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White Rock dog ‘an all-star’ on set i from page 17 he became friends with a man who trained animals – cats and dogs, mostly – for television and film. As a lifelong animal lover – Bach grew up with dogs and other animals while growing up in South Surrey’s Elgin neighbourhood – he immediately took an interest. “My buddy taught me for the better part of three years. I learned everything from him. So I don’t have any kind of official certificate as dog trainer, but I can train dogs,” Bach said. One needn’t look further than Tramp for proof of that. The scruffy tan-and-black coloured pooch has a mastery of all manner of commands, far beyond such basics as “sit” and “stay.” Depending on the hand signals Bach gives him, Tramp can do nearly anything that’s asked of him – he can even count. When Bach says a number aloud – or shows Tramp that many fingers – the dog barks the appropriate number of times. “Intelligence is obviously very important, and Tramp is very smart,” Bach said. “But I also learned that a dog that will make eye contact with you is very important. I can get him to do tricks just with my expression, or by blinking – things like that. Tramp can tell what direction I want him to go just by where my eyes look.” His training, not to mention his
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Martin Bach sits with Tramp, who recently made his TV debut. calm demeanour, has served him well on set, Bach said. “He’s so good on set. You can imagine all the stuff going on, all the distractions – people talking, directing, moving lights – but he stays so calm. He’s very wellbehaved – just an all-star.” Tramp is just as popular in his neighbourhood as he is in the film industry, and has made many friends along their East Beach walking routes. “Anybody on East Beach knows him pretty well. I take him for a lot of walks and you get to know other people around here and he’s pretty popular.
“Everybody loves him.” It is perhaps fitting, considering his skills in front of the camera, that Tramp is a fan of television himself. If the TV in his apartment is on, Bach said Tramp will often sit and stare at it, transfixed – often offering his own reviews in the form of barks or growls. “The funny thing is, he doesn’t recognize himself. His commercial is on all the time, and he growls at himself,” Bach laughed. “I say ‘Trampy, that’s you, buddy’ but I guess he’s not buying it.”
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Comedians coming to town Stand-up sets by headliner Patrick Maliha and Justin Nichol offers post-Christmas laughs as the touring show Comics On The Run returns to White Rock. The night of comedy starts at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 29, at Coast Capital Playhouse (1532 Johnston Rd.)
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Stella Maris Choir gets into Christmas spirit Alex Browne Arts Reporter
Great Light, Great Joy, the Stella Maris Choir Christmas Concert, featuring the singers in a wide variety of traditional and modern music, takes place this Sunday at Good Shepherd Church. It’s inevitable that this afternoon concert by the Peninsula-based choir – international ambassadors for the Catholic Star of the Sea Parish – will reflect a recent loss.
Gifted musician Henri Lorieau, the choir’s dedicated longtime piano and organ accompanist and arranger, succumbed to cancer in November. It has been a great blow – both musically and personally – choir director Trudi Stammer acknowledged, and the shock was compounded by the swiftness of Lorieau’s decline following diagnosis. But, as the title suggests, the
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music. “They’re keen to do what they do, or they wouldn’t be here.” That’s brought home every year when the choir participates in the Christmas on the Peninsula treelighting ceremony at White Rock Community Centre, Stammer said. “When we sing at that, at the end of it, there’s such a feeling of celebration and exhilaration and knowing this is the right thing – the right Christian thing to do.”
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in 32 games as a 17-year-old, and playing one game in midt first, former Surrey Eagles November with the Giants. captain John Wesley said no But then Vancouver dealt his to a return to the Western WHL rights to Lethbirdge, and Hockey League this season. Wesley moved to Alberta to play But plans can often change – and for the Hurricanes, playing in 31 change quickly – and in early games and netting five goals and December, just a few days after 10 points. first rebuffing a WHL return, the But things didn’t work out in White Rock native said yes, and preseason this year, and he found left his hometown Eagles for the himself back in Surrey with the Vancouver Giants. Eagles. The Giants acquired Wesley, “Lethbridge let me go at the end 18, in a trade with the Lethbridge of training camp, they had too Hurricanes in exchange for an many left wingers and wanted eighth round pick to go with some in the 2018 WHL younger guys,” he Bantam Draft. said. “So I ended Lethbridge, which up in Surrey.” acquired Wesley While the from the Giants Hurricanes opted midway through to keep Wesley off last season, had their active roster, agreed to trade they did keep his his rights to the WHL rights. They Kootenay Ice a few decided to move days earlier, on Nov. the six-foot, 19030, but the player pound forward said no to playing late last month, for the Cranbrookand after the failed based team and the attempt to send deal was off. him to the Ice, they “It just felt better found the Giants to stay in Surrey,” willing to make a said Wesley, deal. Garrett James photo explaining his “I’m very excited Former Eagle John Wesley. about it,” said decision. “I was getting a lot of ice Wesley, who will time, I thought I continue to live with his parents in would develop quicker than in White Rock while with Vancouver. Cranbrook. So I said I wanted to “They expect me to produce a bit stay. offensively, put the puck in the net “But the Giants is an opportunity and contribute that way. too good to pass up. It’s a second “I’ll have to see where I fit in, the chance with the team, it was nice team has changed a bit since last to hear they were interested.” year,” he said. “I just do what I can, Wesley played 21 games with the work as hard as I can and see how Eagles in the BC Hockey League it goes.” (BCHL) this season, scoring 11 In four games with the Giants goals and adding 10 assists for 21 this month, Wesley has one assist. points. He started last season in Surrey Eagles coach Blaine Surrey as well, scoring five times i see page 24
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Wesley i from page 23 Neufeld – who kept in contact with Wesley throughout the summer and pre season, prior to him arriving back in the BCHL – told Peace Arch News earlier this month he had mixed emotions about losing his captain to the Giants. “It’s tough to lose a guy like that – it hurts us a bit, no question, but it does offer other guys a chance to step up,” Neufeld said. “It was always his dream to play for the Giants, so we’re happy we were able to help him achieve that. “But he’s going to be missed. We love Johnny.”
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For the first half of the season, the Valley West Hawks were keeping pace near the top of the BC Hockey Major Midget League. Two weeks into the second half, they are setting the pace. The Hawks handled the seventh-place Vancouver Canadians with ease twice last weekend, winning 5-2 at the Langley Events Centre and 6-1 a day later in Richmond. Now at 18-5-1 (win-loss-tie), Valley West has built a four-point cushion between themselves and the second-place Cariboo Cougars. “It’s a great accomplishment for our team,” said Hawks head coach Jessie Leung. “There are no bad teams in our league and to be at the top of the standings at this time of year speaks to our ability to find a way to win.” The Hawks lead the MML in scoring, with 115 goals in 24 games played, adding 11 to their total in the two games against the Canadians. Playing a rare Friday night games at the LEC, the Hawks went up 1-0 after one period on a goal by Justyn Gurney two minutes before the intermission. “We were flat to start Friday, we had to turn to Tally (goalie Nic Tallarico) more than we wanted to,” said Leung. “We didn’t register our first shot on net until midway through the first period having given up 10 shots. The momentum started to shift after that, Tally
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HAIRCARE PROFESSIONALS
130 109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES THE S&A Group is currently looking for a professional and eager Administrative Assistant for a rapidly expanding company in Vancouver,BC! -Data Entry -Schedule meetings Answer and direct phone calls -Prepare scheduled reports -Filing, faxing, scanning, email correspondences -Strong use of Microsoft Office and other office management systems Job Requirements - -Must have Microsoft office experience -1-2+ years administrative assistant experience -Provide exceptional customer service -Must have good organization skills -Multi-task in a fast working environment -Must have experience in Excel -Must be able to pass a full background check -Must be computer literate Starting Pay is $27.00 - $29.00 p/hour. Paid Holidays and benefits after 90 days. Please send your resume to : daveclaerhout11@hotmail.com
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HELP WANTED CONSTRUCTION SITE In your NEIGHBORHOOD
Req: Carpenters, Helpers Laborers, CSO’s/OFA’s TCP’s, Cleaners $11-28/hr Work Today, Daily or Weekly Pay Apply 9AM to 2PM at: 118 – 713 Columbia Street
New West 604.522.4900
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Jim’s Mowing Business for Sale Call 310-JIMS (5467)
HOME STAY FAMILIES
HOMESTAY at North Surrey WANTED $1200 for international students. Call Peter at 604-2907874 or email: rtsurrey.ca@gmail.com
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EDUCATION
Excavator & Backhoe Operator Training. Be employable in 4-6wks. Call 604-546-7600. www.rayway.ca
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VACATION SPOTS
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CHRISTMAS CORNER
Festive Wine & Cheese Shopping Gala
Great Rates $90US/night!
Sunday, December 20th 14971 Marine Drive (Across from museum)
High-End Fully equipped. 2 bdrm, 2 bath Condo. Sleeps 6. Outdoor pool & hot tub, amenities room & indoor gym. Monthly or Weekly Avail. Jan. / March / April 2016
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MECHANICS WANTED Career Need a lift? Are you looking to work for a stable company? As a leader in Western Canada’s material handling industry, Arpac is seeking an experienced Mechanic (with a Journeyperson ticket in either Automotive/ Heavy Duty Mechanics) for our Delta location.
Advertising Sales Consultant The Peace Arch News has an opening for an advertising consultant. By joining White Rock / South Surrey's number one community print and online newspaper, you can develop a rewarding career in advertising and marketing while contributing to one of the Lower Mainland's most vibrant communities. The team environment at the Peace Arch News will inspire you to the highest level of customer partnership and reward your motivated approach to excellence. You should be a strong communicator, well organized, self motivated and enjoy working in a fast-pace environment. Previous media sales experience is preferred. A car and a valid driver's license are required. The Peace Arch News is part of Black Press, Canada's largest private independent newspaper company with more than 170 community, daily and urban newspapers in BC, Alberta, Washington, Ohio, California and Hawaii. Please send your resume with cover letter by Thursday, December 31, 2015 to:
We offer a competitive compensation package (including Competitive Wages, RRSP Program, Extended Health Benefits, and a Company Vehicle). Find out more about this exciting opportunity by visiting http://www.arpac.ca or apply to: careers@arpac.ca or fax 604-940-4082.
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Steve Scott - Ad Manager Peace Arch News, #200 - 2411 - 160th St., Surrey, BC V3S 0C8 or email to steve.scott@peacearchnews.com
www.blackpress.ca
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HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES
Friday, December 18, 2015, Peace Arch News HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
175 CATERING/PARTY RENTALS
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Peace Arch Appliance
• Food Service Supervisor
$12.75/hr. + BeneďŹ ts • Food Service Manager $20.43/hr. + BeneďŹ ts
Specializing in Private Events! We Come To You! Doing It All, From Set-Up - Clean-Up.
Required F/T for Tim Hortons Surrey locations. Various Shifts Must be flexible for Nights / Overnights / Early Mornings / Weekends.
• Home Dinner Parties • Meetings • Funerals • Weddings • B-B-Ques • Birthdays • Anniversaries
Fax Resume Attn. Surrey 604-278-6726 or e-mail: hurstcareers@gmail.com Operated by Western Bay
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PROFESSIONALS/ MANAGEMENT
WHATSHAN Retreat is accepting resumes for Caretakers (April 1-Oct 31, 2016). Closing date December 31, 2015. Send to tammy.veriginburk @gmail.com. www.whatchan.com.
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APPLIANCE REPAIRS
Service to fridges, stoves, washers, dryers & dishwashers. Reasonable. Also Appliance Removal Call Mark (604)536-9092
Kristy 604.488.9161
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CARPET CLEANING
PROFESSIONAL CARPET CLEANING ** DISCOUNT ** First time Customer & Seniors Natural ~ Fast Dry Times
FINANCIAL SERVICES
Full Armour Carpet Care 604 - 418 - 0555
SALES
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CLEANING SERVICES
DETAILED EUROPEAN CLEANING.
Efficient, Reliable, Friendly, Bonded Excellent References with 20 yrs of experience. Call Ivet: 778-235-4070
E & M MAINTENANCE WINDOW WASHING D Windows Out & In D Gutters cleaned In & Out D Pressure Washing D Serving W. Rock for over 30 yrs D Lic. & WCB insured. D Free Est. Seniors Discount
HOUSE cleaning, Weekly or biweekly Call for details, schedule and rates; 778-385-2484
HELP WANTED
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HELP WANTED
Digital Media Representative Black Press | Surrey, BC
Weekly • Biweekly • Monthly Residential & Commercial Services ~ Excellent Rates!! * Licensed * Bonded * Insured
778-883-4262 CLEANING LADY ~ reliable, prof., will clean your home, office. 10 years exp. Reasonable rates. Excellent references. 778-960-9865
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COMPUTER SERVICES
Black Press Community Media is the largest independently-owned media company in Canada, with more than 80 titles and websites in British Columbia.
Responsibilities • Identify, pitch and close advertising sales to local and regional clients • Develop strong relationships with clients • Co-manage pipeline and sales channel • Ensure knowledge of digital media is current via corporate training and self-development Job Qualifications • Proven digital sales experience • Professional written and oral communication skills • Eager, self-starter that is motivated to work in a rapidly changing business • 3+ years of experience selling digital advertising in a similar role We Offer • Great working environment • Competitive salary/commission • Excellent benefit package Full job description at: blackpress.ca Please submit your resume with cover letter and related work experience to: Andrew Franklin, Director of Digital Development Email: afranklin@blackpress.ca Competition closes: December 31, 2015 We thank everyone who is interested in this position; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
blackpress.ca X bclocalnews.com
GARDENING
All Electrical. Low Cost. Licensed. Res/Com. Small job expert. Renos Panel changes ~ 604-374-0062 YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899 ELECTRICIAN - Dana Thompson Over 24yrs exp. Res/Comm. Free est. Bonded. #14758 604-353-1519
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FENCING
Century Hardwood Floors 604-376-7224 www.centuryhardwood.com
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.Hayden Painting 778-229-0236 Family Owned & Operated Ryan 778.229.0236
PRISM PAINTING CO.
Re-Paint Specialist 15 Years Experience Interior/Exterior, stucco painting.
****GUTTER CLEANING**** SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE ~~ Call Ian 604-724-6373 ~~
Christmas Light Installation
20% discount
Gutter, Window Cleaning & Yard cleanup. 20 yrs exp. 778-384-4912
3 rooms $299
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HANDYPERSONS
on re-painting or Free Estimates
Call Sunny,778-893-1786
AT YOUR SERVICE. Carpentry, Concrete, Painting, Rubbish Removal. Call Dave (604)999-5056
WHITE ROCK HANDYMAN Repair - Renovate - Organize Build - Design - Electric
SENIOR DISCOUNTS
Small or Large JOBS To Do List? Free Quotes
PRESSURE WASHING
Gutters & Windows $149 (under 2500sf) We use soap Also Pressure Washing. WCB Ins. 604-861-6060
283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS GUTTER & WINDOW CLEANING Prices starting from for 3 lvl. hm. $95/gutters, $95/windows. 2 lvl. hm. $75/gutters, $75/windows. Excellent Service Since 1976. 778-839-7114
PLUMBING
Furnaces, Boilers, Hot Water Heating, Hotwater Tanks, Drain/ Duct Cleaning & Plumbing Jobs. ✠604-312-7674 ✠✠604-507-4606 âœ
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RUBBISH REMOVAL
EXTRA CHEAP JUNK RUBBISH REMOVAL
REPAINT SPECIALIST Doors, Casings, Walls, Baseboards, Ceiling Repairs - Painting. Finishing available. rene.s@telus.net
Almost for free! (778)997-5757
RENE’S SPRAY & BRUSH PAINTING 778-855-5361 Danish Quality
MaZebah 778-788-7390 30 Yrs. Experience - References
âœś Repairs & Staining âœś Installation âœś Free Estimates
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A Gas Fitter ✠Plumber
604-531-5935
FLOOR REFINISHING/ INSTALLATIONS
HARDWOOD FLOOR REFINISHING
329 PAINTING & DECORATING
TOPSOIL & GRAVEL
DEAD LEVEL CONSTRUCTION. COMPLETE FENCING ($500 min.) Bob 604-830-1322 www.deadlevel.ca BBB Accredited Member
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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
Excavators, Backhoes, Bobcats & Dump Trucks for hire
Licensed, Bonded, Expert trouble shooter. 24/7. 100% guaranteed.
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HOME IMPROVEMENTS
DEAD LEVEL Construction Ltd. Complete Home Reno’s, Additions, Shops/Garages - from start to ďŹ nish Suite Legalization Specialist WE DO IT ALL! www.deadlevel.ca Call Bob at 604-830-1322 BBB Accredited Member
FULL RENOVATIONS Including Kitchens, Bathrooms, Man Caves & Basement Suites
GARDENING
ELECT SERVICES
“ Let’s us ďŹ x what someone else tried to ďŹ x. “
Tree Pruning, Topping & Removal Hedge Trimming ~ Disposal
www.paintspecial.com 778-322-2378 Lower Mainland 604-996-8128 Fraser Valley Running this ad for over 12yrs
PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299 2 coats any colour
ABIAN RUBBISH REMOVAL
(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls
Cloverdale High Performance paint. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring.
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PROMPT & RELIABLE. Free Estimates. (604)897-3423
PLUMBING
Home Plumbing Service
Full Landscape & Maintenance Services
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT SPECIALISTS
Insured ~ WCB Over 25 yrs Exp.
*Free Estimate *Seniors Discount
*Same Day Service *$200 FortisBC Rebate
Call 778-245-5006
*BBB: A+ Rating *Firm Quotes
SUPREME HEDGES
www.homeplumbingservice.ca
Call (604) 542-4663 • #1 Hedge Trim • #1 Pruning • #1 Tree Cutting • #1 Clean Up & Removal Free Estimates!
Digital Sales We are looking for a dynamic individual to join our rapidly expanding digital team as a Black Press Digital Media Rep. The Digital Sales Rep is responsible for achieving monthly revenue objectives within an assigned cluster or market. The Digital Sales Rep will work closely with an assigned team and category to drive product adoption and revenue growth.
ELECTRICAL
LOW RATES 604-617-1774
A MAID 2 CLEAN All Your Cleaning Needs
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FLATTEN POPCORN CEILINGS Update your home with beautiful flat ceilings * No Scraping * No Sanding * No Mess
Eric 604-541-1743
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DRYWALL
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
DEAD LEVEL Construction Ltd. Complete Drywall Work - $500 min. Bob 604-830-1322 www.deadlevel.ca BBB Accredited Member
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threescocatering@shaw.ca or Visit us at: www. threescompanycatering.ca
A Senior Retirement community is currently looking for a dynamic Marketing Manager. You will outreach in White Rock, South Surrey and other local communities. Duties include tours, follow ups, relationship building. Candidate should have experience with seniors, event planning, community relations. swright@pacificcarlton.com
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CALL FRIENDLY BENJAMIN 604-230-7928
Unique Taste, Unique Menus... Gourmet, Customized Menus Tailored To Your Function...
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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
*Seniors Disc. *Insured *28 yrs.
Jay 604-857-1959
10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Call Aman: 778-895-2005 EXP. CARPENTER / HANDYMAN All types of work! No job too small! Over 20 yrs exp! Ed 778-888-8603
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.Russells Rubbish Removal 604-787-7355 White Rock / South Surrey
HOME REPAIRS
HANDYMAN Home Repair Services - 45 Yrs Exp Call or Text Henry 604-868-5441
Read the Classifieds
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MOVING & STORAGE
.computer service
130
HELP WANTED
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HELP WANTED
KIDS AND ADULTS NEEDED FOR CARRIER ROUTES
MOVING? LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE
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Papers are delivered right to your door. No need to insert flyers either! Deliver 2x a week, after school, Wednesdays and Fridays. Call the Circulation Department at 604 542-7434
B & B MOBILE SERVICES
Route Number Boundaries
AFFORDABLE MOVERS
604-536-6620
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
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HOME IMPROVEMENTS
www.BBmoving.ca
Number of Papers
17002220 Buena Vista Ave, Finlay St, Lee St, Maple St, Roper Ave, Thrift Ave..............................................................................................69 18101407 140 St, 140A St, 141A St, 142 St, 18A Ave, 19 Ave, 19A Ave, 20 Ave, 20A Ave ..................................................................93 18101411 141B St, 142 St, 142B St, 143A St, 16A Ave, 17A Ave, 18 Ave.....128 18101417 148 St, 148A St, 17 Ave, 18A Ave, Southmere Cres .....................110 18102511 140 St 1600-1900 Blk .........................................................................104 18102512 130 St, 16 Ave, Summerhill Cres, Crt, Grove & Pl ..........................88 18102514 136 St, 137 &137A St, 138 St, 138A St, 138B St, 139 St, 16 Ave, 17 &17A Ave, 18 Ave...........................................................159 18102531 128 St, 128A St, 129 St, 18 Ave, 18B Ave, 19A Ave, 20 Ave ...........77 18103607 126 St, 127 St, 26 Ave, 26A Ave, 27A Ave, 28 Ave ..........................63 18103629 124 St, 124B St, 127A St, 128 St, 24 Ave, 25 Ave.............................92 18107001 123 St, 124 St, 21A Ave, 22 Ave, Cove Pl, Harbourgreene Dr, Haven Pl.............................................................83 18107009 127 St, 127A St, 19 Ave, 19A Ave, 20 Ave, Ocean Wind Dr ...................................................................................70
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From $45/Hr.
1, 3, 5, 7 & 10 Ton Trucks Licensed ~ Reliable ~ 1-3 Men Free Estimate/Senior Discount Residential~Commercial~Pianos
LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE
604-537-4140 329 PAINTING & DECORATING
Designing and renovating new kitchens, bathrooms, basements, house make-overs and additions
Call for FREE in-home consultation In-house design team and cabinet shop Showroom: Unit 62 - 15515 24th Ave. (at King George Blvd.) Tel: 604-538-9622
www.mpbconstruction.com
COMPLETE HOME RENOS KITCHENS | BATHROOMS | NEW ADDITIONS
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
~ PRO PAINTERS ~ INTERIOR / EXTERIOR Quality Work, Free Estimates Member of Better Business Bureau
WCB INSURED
Vincent 543-7776
SAVE 10% - BOOK BEFORE THE NEW YEAR!
604.474.0116 www.stonypoint.ca
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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
SUNDECKS
545
FUEL
RENTALS 706
ALDER, BIRCH, MAPLE MIX. Cut up to 16’’ lengths, split, seasoned, ready to burn. $260 a 4 x 4 x 8 cord delivered. Call 604-339-9077
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ACTIVE SENIOR Well maintained Concrete High Rise in White Rock close to shopping.
Swimming Pool & All Amenities.
DOWNSIZING SALE Friday Dec 19 - Tuesday Jan 5, 10am - 6pm
373B
TILING
374
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TREE SERVICES
Bachelor $795/mo IN WELL MAINTAINED NEWLY UPDATED BUILDING. Heat, hot water and secured u/g parking stalls included. No pets, No smoking.
MISC. FOR SALE
Skyline Apts White Rock
High quality bed sheet sets Any size, Any colour. $50/ea.
Bachelor, 1 & 2 bdrms Call for Availability White Rock, Live-In Manager Hot Water & u/g parking incl.
Call Vern 778-291-1966 ROMANCE Your Christmas Local BC Adult Retailer Shop Online Now & Receive 25% OFF! www.shagg.ca
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$25 Off with this Ad
Jerry, 604-500-2163
Call 604-536-8499
PETS
CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866
Call today to set up an appointment 604-467-9232
Wanstalls Tactical & Sporting Arms
REAL ESTATE CHIHUAHUA XMAS pups, 2 males, Deer, 5mos & Apple, 8wks, ready. $750. 604-702-1908
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NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604856-3647 or www.856-dogs.com
SUITES, LOWER
SUITES, UPPER
OCEAN PARK. Stroll to Crescent Beach, great location, charming 3 bdrm upper floor of home tucked in quiet Crescent Heights. Updated 1300 sq.ft. home with hardwood flrs, modern kitchen & decor, W/D, D/W, wood burning f/p, deck, yard, garden. Near schools & transit. N/P please. N/S only. Recent ref’s req’d, $1800/mo + 60%utils. Avail immed. Call 604-542-1904.
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CARS - DOMESTIC
1455 Fir St WHITE ROCK 1 Bdrm units avail now Heat & hot wtr incl. Swimming pool & rec room On site mgr
Call 604-536-0379 1991 BUICK PARK AVE, white, 4 dr sedan, 219,000 kms, great shape. $2000 firm. 604-538-9257
WHITE ROCK. Lrg 1 bdrm ste adult bldg, 1 prkg, near shops. Incl heat & hotwtr. NP/NS Call 604-596-9977 WHITE ROCK. Sunny and bright 1 bdrm suite. Incl cable, heat & prkg. NS/NP. Call: 604-535-0925.
707 APARTMENT FURNISHED
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SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
#1 FREE Scrap Vehicle REMOVAL ~~ ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT ~~ $$$ PAID FOR SOME. 604.683.2200 The Scrapper
WHITE ROCK: Designer furn bach ste on 17th flr, Miramar Village. City & north mtn view, ns/np. $1350 incl utils, cbl, ph, net, inste ldry, a/cond. prk. Jan 1st. 604-535-3515
Damaged or Older Houses! Condos & Pretty Homes too!
847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES 736
HOMES FOR RENT
Check us out! www.webuyhomesbc.com 604-626-9647
Peace Arch Appliance
633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS
Service to fridges, stoves, washers, dryers & dishwashers. Reasonable. Also Appliance Removal Call Mark (604)536-9092
2009 Mazda Tribute, 2 wheel drive, some options, silver, only 40,000kms. $9300 firm. 604-538-9257
UNDER $100
New SRI Manufactured homes Singles $74,900. Doubles $94,900. PARK SPACES AVAILABLE REPOSSESSIONS 1974-2010 www.glenbrookhomes.net Chuck 604-830-1960 Trades. Financing. Permits.
36” METAL FRONT DOOR pre hung, white, excellent condition $30. 604-538-5105 BAMBOO ISLAND BEDDING high quality bed sheet sets. Any size, any colour. $50/ea. 778-291-1966.
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BAMBOO PILLOWS - No More Snoring. Great Christmas Gift. $99. Buy 1 get 1 free. Call 778-291-1966
LOOKING FOR WITNESSES for a multi vehicle accident, westbound on Hwy#1 near the Glover Road overpass on October 23, 2015 at 11 a.m. A road rage incident started a chain reaction accident involving a white pickup, brown and black SUVs. Please contact Chris at 604269-85120 File no. 23421.
Homelife Pen. Property 604-536-0220
BAR FRIDGE, good & clean, excellent working condition. $30. 604-538-5105
NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS ESTATE OF Mary Millicent Person
CHRISTMAS TREE, 8 ft with lights & hundreds of ornaments - Used once. $40. 604-535-8199
CREDITORS AND OTHERS having claims against the estate of MARY MILLICENT PERSON formerly of 15441 16th Avenue, Surrey, BC. Deceased who died on 26th day of January 2015 are required to send full particulars of such claims to the undersigned Administrator at 106, 1656 Martin Drive, Surrey, B.C. V4A 6E7 on or before the 15th day of February, 2016 after which date the estate assets will be distributed having regard only to claims that have been received.
FOLDABLE HANDICAP WALKER like new, $50. Call: (604)535-8199 ROCKING CHAIR in top cond, compact design, upholstered in plush velvet. A great way to rock away tension! A bargain at $35. 604-531-1192
UNDER $300
CHESTERFIELD & LOVESEAT like new cond. Paid approx $2000. Asking $300. Call 604-542-0575 RON Morin
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HOME IMPROVEMENTS
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HOME IMPROVEMENTS
SHELL BUSEY’S Home Improvements
“OVER 30 YEARS IN HOME IMPROVEMENTS” DEAL WITH A COMPANY YOUR FAMILY CAN TRUST!
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by James Barrick
HOMES WANTED
Yes, We Pay CASH!
APPLIANCES
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The Beast Within
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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
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This week’s theme:
TRANSPORTATION
~ Fir Apartments ~
Have Unwanted Firearms?
PETS
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MISC. WANTED
Have unwanted or inherited firearms in your possession? Don’t know how to dispose of them safely and legally? Contact Wanstalls and we will come and pick them up and pay you fair value for them. Wanstalls has been proudly serving the Lower Mainland firearms community since 1973. We are a government licensed firearms business with fully certified verifiers, armorers and appraisers.
ROOMS FOR RENT
2 BDRM BSMT on 148 & 59 A Ave. Cable TV,WIFI, Hydro Incld.$750. 778-881-3708. WHITE ROCK. 1 bdrm suite, steps to beach. Clean & quiet with gas f/p. In-suite laundry. Suits 1 person. $975/month utils inc. n/s, n/p. refs. 604-536-4630.
Call: 604-363-4631
Bamboo Island Bedding
Tree Removal/Topping/Spiral Thinning/Hedge Trimming/Stump Grinding. Free Estimates. WCB/Fully Insured
506
1321 Foster St.
Bamboo Pillows
TREE BROTHERS SPECIALIST
477
CRESTWOOD MANOR
NO MORE SNORING Great Christmas Gift. $99 - Buy 1 get 1 free.
ARBOR BARBER TREE SERVICE *fully insured.* stump grinding.* hedge & tree pruning & removals. * danger trees. Care for your trees with our quality minded, reasonably priced and professionally staffed services. Call for a FREE estimate. 604-835-0971
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Call for 604-541-4213
A-1 Ceramics, Marble, Glass blocks Install/Repair. Res./Comm. 20 yrs exp. Peter’s Tile 604-209-0173
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WHITE ROCK quiet furnished bdrm with TV, private ent, full bath and laundry, cooking facility avail. Also use of large sitting room w/TV & balcony. Uptown. Close to bus/Semiahmoo. Panoramic oceanview from rooftop patio. Refs req’d. NS/NP. $675 incl utils, parking, TV, cable, wifi. Reply if mature female. Avail Jan 15. 604-531-1192
UTILITIES INCLUDED. NS/NP
Housewares, furniture, book shelf, exercise equip, dining rm ste, handcrafted item, collectibles, paintings, cooks books, silver plated items, etc.
. Aluminum patio cover, sunroom, railing and vinyl. 604-521-2688 .Aluminum patio cover, sunroom, railing and vinyl. 604-521-2688 www.PatioCoverVancouver.com
APARTMENT/CONDO
1 & 2 Bedrooms avail
GARAGE SALES
RENTALS
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Roy Cammack, Administrator
.Hugh & McKinnon Rentals 604-541-5244.
WHITE ROCK-1000sf. 3 bdrm. 1/2 blk. to beach & shops. Older style quaint home. Newer paint & carpet. Incls. W/D. 3 car prkg. $1200 small pet OK. Avail. Now / 604.418.6654
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OFFICE/RETAIL
ALL RENOVATIONS
OFFICE SPACES
HOMES, TOWNHOUSES & CONDOS
*ROSEMARY CENTRE 3388 Rosemary Hts Cres.
CALL TODAY FOR A FREE ESTIMATE
www.askshell.com
Unit #7 - 2320 King George Blvd. in South Surrey
Serving the Lower Mainland
604.542.2236
2nd floor office space 301 sq/ft
*WHITE ROCK SQUARE 1480 Foster Street 519 sq/ft & 647 sq/ft 604-536-5639 to view/rates
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Friday, December 18, 2015 Peace Arch News
IT’S CHRISTMAS Prices Effective December 17 to December 24, 2015.
100% BC Owned and Operated MEAT
PRODUCE
2.99lb/6.59kg
3.49lb/7.69kg
Organic Broccoli from Agrofresco, Mexico
Organic California Satsuma Mandarin Oranges from Johansen Ranch
Johnston Whole Hams
Fresh JD Farms Grade A Turkeys
2.48lb/5.47kg
7.98 1.37kg/3lb bag
GROCERY
DELI Kettle Brand Popped Popcorn
Blue Diamond Nut Thins
Green & Black’s Organic Chocolate Bars
assorted varieties
assorted varieties
assorted varieties
120g product of USA
142g product of USA
100g product of EU
SAVE
SAVE
36%
SAVE
36%
2.99 2/6.98
Petite Entertaining Tourtiere, Chicken Pot Pies, Quiche, Samosa, Phyllos or Sausage Rolls
32% 2/5.98
2/4.98
Island Farms Ice Cream and Frozen Yogurt
Want Want Hot-Kid Gluten Free Rice Crisps
assorted varieties 1.65L • product of Canada
assorted varieties 100g • product of China
4.99 1/2 dozen 8.99 1 dozen
Old Dutch Potato Chips and Restaurante Tortilla Chips assorted varieties
GLUTEN FREE Fruit Cake
SAVE
370g
UP TO
SAVE
39%
SAVE
UP TO
39%
35%
2/5.50 potato 2/5.98 tortilla
3/6.00
4.49 - 5.49
255 - 384g product of Canada
8.99 Grown Right Organic Cranberry Sauce
Dairyland Sour Cream
Danone Oikos Greek Yogurt
assorted varieties
assorted varieties
500ml • product of Canada
500g or 4 pack • product of Canada
Turtle Island Tofurky Roast
BAKERY
737g • product of USA
2 varieties
xxx
348ml
xxx • product of xxx Mince
Vegetarian Tarts
While quantities last. Not all items available at all stores. We reserve the right to correct printing errors.
product of USA
SAVE SAVE
38% 2/4.98
SAVE
UP TO
24% 2.19
WELLNESS Avalon Sunset Candles
11.99 3” pillar 17.99 5” pillar 25.99 8” pillar Increadiwear Socks, Braces and Apparel Assorted Varieties and Sizes
20% off regular retail price
Avalon Shampoo, Conditioner, Avalon CoQ10 Face Care or Vitamin-C Face Care Assorted Varieties and Sizes
25% off regular retail price
Innovite Probiotics Assorted Varieties and Sizes
20% off regular retail price
UP TO
20% 3.99 500g 2/6.98 4 pack
SAVE
41% 9.99
Choices’ Star of the Season Program November 15th – December 24th Your donation of only $2 supports the growth of healthy communities. Now in its 14th year, Choices’ Star of the Season Program enriches the lives of families all across Metro Vancouver and the Okanagan. Kindly donated by Calabar Printers, Choices’ Holiday Stars may be purchased until December 24th for a donation of $2.00.
For more details on each neighbourhood house, please visit our website, www.choicesmarkets.com.
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2.99 package of 2 6.49 package of 6
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