Surrey North Delta Leader, December 18, 2015

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DELTA’S NEW MASSEY BRIDGE: TOLLED 10 LANES 3.3 KMS LONG $3.5B PRICE TAG OPEN IN 2022 An artist’s rendering of the new Massey Bridge, which at 3.3 kilometres long, will be the longest cable-stayed span in B.C. – 65 per cent longer than the Port Mann and 32 per cent longer than the Alex Fraser. The bridge will run over top of the existing tunnel alignment and tower over Deas Island Regional Park. B.C. MINISTRY OF TRANSPORTATION

▶ PROVINCE REVEALS MORE DETAILS ABOUT REPLACEMENT FOR GEORGE MASSEY TUNNEL JEFF NAGEL

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.

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Transportation ministry officials laid out details of the project, which will feature the 10-lane bridge over 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 on 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 13 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 on 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. continued on page 5

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Injured worker hopes $446M paid teens learn by listening in Surrey ▶ MARK JOHNSON EDUCATE S STUDENTS ABOUT AVOIDING RISKY JOB SITUATIONS

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As Mark Johnson stands in front of a classroom of teenage students, he’s reminded of the carelessness of his youth, and hopes that by listening, they won’t make the same mistakes.

When Johnson was 21 years old, he was cleaning scraps of wood from underneath a conveyor belt when his left arm got stuck in a moving roller. When he was finally rescued, his left arm was pulled from its socket – his arm kept together by muscle and skin.

Today, as part of WorkSafeBC’s Speakers Program, Johnson, now 28, shares his experience with high school students and stresses the importance of worker safety.

He spoke to students at Burnsview Secondary School on Dec. 4.

“I was the type of the person that said that kind of stuff doesn’t happen to people like me, and I was very wrong,” said Johnson.

Johnson feels he would have benefitted from a talk like his when he had been in school. By putting a human face on the risks, Johnson believes it sends a stronger message.

“There’s a little bit of shock and awe from students, but until they actually see somebody and how it’s affected them, they don’t really take it seriously,” said Johnson.

“I’m a real person and I go in there and show them my arm.”

While doctors were able to save his arm, he has limited shoulder and wrist movement.

WorkSafeBC statistics show that although the overall injury rate for young

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Mark Johnson, who badly injured his left arm on the job seven years ago, shares his experience as part of WorkSafeBC’s Speakers Program. EVAN workers has improved in recent years, 6,650 young workers were injured on the job in 2014.

Personal safety and responsibility are two aspects that Johnson feels don’t get enough attention from young workers, particularly because they don’t ask,

or think about it.

“Kids don’t think of questions if they’re told to do something, they don’t even think of safety, they just do it because they were told to,” said Johnson.

Johnson feels that by turning a negative into a positive, he will help more people.

“I tell everyone that my injury is my fault, and the repercussions of my injury are my fault,” said Johnson. “Now I have a positive attitude, and wanted to share my experience.”

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Surrey school trustees claimed more than $34,000 in expenses during the 2014-15 school year.

The figures are included in the school district’s recently released Statement of Financial Information (SOFI), which is made public annually.

The financial year-end was somewhat complicated for the board of education, as it encompassed existing trustees, as well as ones who either retired or didn’t get re-elected in 2014.

The top-spending elected officials were Trustees Shawn Wilson (who’s also chairperson) and Laurae McNally, who filed expenses of $5,831 and $5,471, respectively, between June 2014 and June 2015.

The next highest were Trustee Bob Holmes, elected in the November 2014 civic vote, who expensed $5,372; longtime Trustee Terry Allen ($5,040); and retired Trustee Pam Glass ($4,901).

First-time Trustee Gurpreet (Garry) Thind’s expenses totalled $3,173; re-elected Trustee Laurie Larsen’s were $2,276; newly elected Trustee Gary Tymoschuk’s were $1,370; and former Trustee Charlene Dobie’s tab was $958. Retired Trustee Reni Masi submitted no expenses. (Dobie’s expenses are for July to November 2014, while Thind, Tymoschuk and Holmes’ are for December 2014 to June 2015 only).

The expenses are on top of the board members’ annual remuneration, which totalled ▶ Wages $220,085 for 2014-15.

The pay and expenses of the elected (and outfor those going) officials accounted for a fraction of the making more multiple millions paid to the school district’s thousands of employees last year. than $75,000 The total of all salaries, including those of totalled $153 management, principals, teachers and support staff, was about $446.5 million for the 2014million.

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 secretary-treasurer 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).

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Transportation Minister Todd Stone is defending the province’s decision to make the replacement of the Massey Tunnel B.C.’s top priority to receive new federal infrastructure grants.

The choice of the new bridge over the Fraser River – expected to cost $3.5 billion – isn’t sitting well with some Metro Vancouver mayors, who worry it may effectively compete for federal cash against their rapid transit projects, as well as Metro Vancouver’s top priority of a new sewage treatment plant on the North Shore.

“It is certainly concerning that that bridge project, still somewhat undefined, would be given top billing,” Richmond Mayor Malcolm Brodie said.

Unlike transit upgrades, Brodie said, there is not broad support behind the bridge, particularly in Richmond, where there are fears it will merely shift the existing bottleneck further up Highway 99.

“We’re concerned about the cost and the business plan for it, the impacts on farmland, how effectively it deals with congestion going northbound and southbound, and how it fits with our overall transportation system and the regional growth plan.”

Surrey Mayor Linda Hepner said making the bridge top priority causes her “some consternation” because the mayors’ plan for transit expansion should take precedence.

Stone told Black Press the choice is “in no way intended to suggest the transit projects in Surrey and on Broadway are

not critically important.” terminal upgrades.

He said new federal InfraThe premier last week indistructure Minister Amarjeet cated she hopes more generous Sohi was already well briefed federal cost-sharing for infraon both the rapid transit structure could help Metro projects, adding he walked transit projects proceed withhim through the case for the out the need to hold another George Massey project in detail transit tax referendum. in a meeting last week.

Hepner said she’s “optimistic” Ottawa has pledged $60 bilboth senior governments are lion in net new infrastructure prepared to take a new apgrants over 10 years. proach.

Eligible projects are expected The province has yet to to have a strong sustainability release a detailed business plan element to them and while with costing for the Massey that might suggest transit bridge – including whether or upgrades have the inside track, not it will be tolled – but Stone Stone told federal officials the promised again that will come new bridge should also qualify this month. to unclog B.C.’s worst traffic Asked if the province wants bottleneck. a big federal contribution for “There is a very significant the bridge to avoid tolling the sustainability and Highway 99 crossenvironmental ing, Stone said fedcomponent to the eral support would bridge,” Stone said. help offset the cost, “That registered regardless of how it with them.” is funded.

He said the projCanadian Taxect will eliminate payers’ Federation a million hours spokesman Jordan per year of idling Bateman said the vehicles, add HOV province has likely lanes and dedicated demanded the transit access, as same deal for B.C. well as pedestrian drivers as those in and cycling options suburban Montrethat don’t exist now al, where the plan at the Deas Island was to toll the new crossing.

Champlain Bridge Linda Hepner The new bridge being built over the will also ease Saint Lawrence Rivcongestion for the er until the Liberals 10,000 people a day who take made a campaign promise to transit through the tunnel, keep the crossing free.

Stone added.

Bateman noted the federal “It’s for all those reasons it infrastructure grants are to represents the priority.” be back-end loaded in LiberHe said federal officials are als’ second term – if they’re still determining the specific el- re-elected – with much less igibility rules for the new promoney available over the first gram and he is urging them to four years than B.C. politicians also include new ferries, which might think. were not previously eligible for He said both the Massey federal infrastructure grants. and Pattullo bridges should be BC Ferries has planned $2.5 irrelevant to the infrastructure billion in projects over 12 grant chase if they’re to be years, including three new built by tolls.

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▶ PROJECT INCLUDES UPGRADES TO HIGHWAY 99

▶ “You could perhaps provide a lower toll on more crossings. Tell us what you think about that.”

TODD STONE

point for the government. The province intends to solicit bids for the project in the spring.

An environmental review is still required as well as Agricultural Land Commission approval to use some protected farmland.

The province is aiming for a 2017 construction start and 2022 completion date for the Massey Bridge.

The province has so far spent about $30 million on the project.

B.C.’s auditor general is conducting an audit to evaluate the quality of the evidence used to support the decision to replace the tunnel and the Opposition maintains the province has pushed ahead with little justification.

“The real worry here is that the choice of this government is to build one large megaproject rather than deal with all of the transit needs in the region,” said NDP transit critic George Heyman.

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Oak Street Bridge has declined about one per cent a year.

Jordan Bateman of the Canadian Taxpayers’ Federation said he doubts a 10-lane bridge is needed and is skeptical tolls will fully cover the costs without the government eating much of the debt.

Stone dismissed the objections.

“The naysayers did not build British Columbia and they will not build British Columbia,” Stone said.

“Visionaries build British Columbia.”

B.C.’s longest bridge, upgrades along Highway 99 At 3.3 kilometres long, the new bridge at the Deas Island crossing will be the longest cable-stayed bridge in B.C. – 65 per cent longer than the Port Mann and 32 per cent longer than the Alex Fraser.

Its 210-metre high towers will be as tall as 60-storey buildings.

The project includes upgrades along 25 kilometres of Highway 99 from the Highway 91 interchange to Bridgeport Road in Richmond, with HOV/transit lanes running the length of the corridor.

It would add a multi-use pathway for cyclists and pedestrians.

New interchanges are planned at Steveston Highway, Westminster Highway and Highway 17A. The bridge will run over top of the existing alignment and tower over Deas Island Regional Park.

Unlike the Port Mann Bridge, where a buildup of ice once fell and damaged vehicles, the cables will not cross over the roadway, and a similar snow and ice removal system will be installed.

The project also

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“You could perhaps provide a lower toll on more crossings,” he said. “Tell us what you think about that.”

Critics argue the new bridge will simply move a major bottleneck up Highway 99 to the Oak Street Bridge.

But traffic counts show more than 60 per cent of northbound traffic crossing the tunnel is headed to and from Richmond, not on to Vancouver.

And the project rationale also cites projections of dramatic population growth south of the Fraser in the decades ahead.

The combined population of Surrey, Delta, Richmond and White Rock is projected to rise 51 per cent to 1.2 million by 2041, and the number of jobs in the same area are to climb 58 per cent.

The 76-page business case – 18 months overdue but now released – assumes a $750 million 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 to 60 years.

Stone said the province is seeking federal contributions for the new bridge – which is its top priority for infrastructure grants (see story, page four) – and it’s also asking Port Metro Vancouver to make a contribution because eliminating the tunnel will help open up the Fraser River to more shipping.

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, which would mark the final go/no go decision

the promised tolling review. We’re just seeing another bridge with more tolls added.”

He questioned whether a federal contribution to the bridge might come at the cost of more money for improved transit.

Delta-South independent MLA Vicki Huntington also said the province should move faster to decide how it would make tolls more fair to all motorists crossing the Fraser River.

“It’s putting the people south of the Fraser at a huge disadvantage,” she said.

“I hope we start evening out these costs to the public.”

Huntington accused the government of ignoring the fact the tunnel has an estimated 50 years of life remaining under a rehabilitation scenario.

“It needs significant renovation and upgrading, which they did to do the Lions Gate Bridge if you remember,” she said.

“But they wanted to ignore that. So they’ve made a deliberate decision to put a new bridge in.”

A phase 1 seismic upgrade was performed on the tunnel about 10 years ago, partially strengthening it, but not to a full modern standard.

The estimated risk of the tunnel failing in an earthquake is one in 275 years, compared to one in 2,475 years with a new bridge.

Meanwhile, the new Port Mann has not generated the traffic levels and tolls originally expected and traffic counts on Highway 99 have recently been decreasing even before a toll is added.

“There has been a trend to drop a little bit,” project executive director Geoff Freer said of tunnel traffic counts. He said traffic over the

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includes removal of the more than 55-year-old tunnel, which does not meet current earthquake standards.

The $3.5 billion cost estimate includes interest and tunnel decommissioning.

The Transportation Investment Corp. would run the bridge and tolls would be collected by TReO, us-

ing the same system as for the Port Mann.

The province claims the project will result in fewer idling vehicles and will therefore cut greenhouse gas emissions.

Other promised benefits include improved access across Highway 99 in Richmond, and an improved route off Highway 99 to

Bridgeport Station for com muters switching to the Canada Line.

A 35-per-cent cut in accidents is projected from wider lanes and shoulders and longer merge lanes.

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Climate change hits home Canada is among the 195 countries signing on to a worldwide plan to reduce carbon emissions – an attempt to keep global temperatures from rising.

The accord, reached in Paris after two weeks of intensive talks, calls for significant reductions in emissions from coal, natural gas and oil. It also calls for preservation and replanting of forests, transparency and regular fiveyear reviews of how countries are progressing, and an unspecified but significant subsidy from richer countries to poorer ones.

The new federal Liberal government wants to move forward and have an implementation plan in place, together with the provinces, in 90 days.

This accord will have a significant effect on the South Fraser region. Here are some likely consequences.

The planned coal port at Fraser Surrey Docks will not be built, and there will be no trains hauling thermal coal along the BNSF tracks in White Rock, Surrey and Delta within the next few years.

China says it wants to reduce its use of thermal coal and the reductions will start with export projects that aren’t past the planning stage.

The number of trains hauling coal to Roberts Bank will also gradually diminish. Eventually, no thermal coal will be hauled there. It is also likely there will

be reductions in the amounts of metallurgical coal shipped there – the main type of coal exported from the Delta port.

However, there will likely be a significant increase in train traffic on all rail lines in the area.

Trains use far less fuel per tonne hauled and are the greenest of all transportation options.

New commuter rail services may be offered on the present BNSF, CN and Southern Railway of B.C. lines.

Thus it would be a mistake to re-route the BNSF tracks off the waterfront near Crescent Beach and White Rock. There will be a need for passenger pick-up locations in White Rock and Crescent Beach. The SRY line (the former interurban route) cuts straight across Surrey and there could be a need for stations in Cloverdale, Sullivan, Newton, Kennedy and South Westminster. Tracks and signal systems will also require major upgrades.

Given all the above, there will definitely need to be a rail overpass over the tracks at Crescent Road, and quite possibly at some locations along SRY. In addition to new commuter rail services, there will need to be more transit in all areas of the South Fraser. That includes additional bus routes running over the Port Mann Bridge.

Surrey will have to continue its

push for more rapid transit, but for that to happen, TransLink must either be disbanded or changed significantly. There is no way Surrey and TransLink can together come up with one-third of the cost of the two planned rapid transit lines - the line along 104 Avenue and King George Boulevard, and the line along Fraser Highway to Langley City.

Surrey will also have to change its ways in regards to tree cutting. The emphasis on preservation of forests in the accord does not just apply to places like Brazil – it also applies to places such as Green Timbers, where thousands of trees will fall under the current rapid transit construction plan, and to Campbell Heights, where expansion of industry will also lead to significant tree losses. The city must also change the way it manages trees on private lands set for development.

All new housing will likely be built to new standards requiring much less use of energy for both heating and cooling. Densities will need to increase in all areas near bus, rail and rapid transit lines.

If Surrey, Delta, White Rock, B.C. and Canada are truly committed to making these changes, the sooner they start working on them, the better.

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Behind the scenes of our holiday highlight reel PINK LAUNDRY ▼ Kristyl Clark

With the click of a mouse, a photo of our “perfect” little family standing in front of our “perfect”Christmas tree was online for all to see.

Molly, 6, and Zoe, 4, looked adorable in their coordinating dresses – heck, even Tucker was one dapper dog.

Next, I posted a photo from our day out at The Nutcracker. My darling daughters were perfectly poised in their seats, with their tiny hands folded on their laps.

Again, it appeared to be a Hallmark moment to anyone logged onto Facebook.

What really happened behind the lens of our holiday highlight reel is a whole other Christmas story – one filled with meltdowns and a mild hangover.

After a late-night Christmas party with friends, my husband Jason and I were feeling about as green as our undecorated tree the next morning.

But it was time to face a day of festive fun with our little ones. After two Advils

and two strong cups of coffee, we were good to go. However, our wee early risers had other plans.

“I’m not wearing this dress, I want Molly’s dress – she always gets to wear the prettier one,” declared Zoe, pointing an accusing finger at her big sis.

“She always gets whatever she wants, she’s not wearing it this time,” said Molly, running down the hall, glittery garment clutched tightly against her chest.

After settling the issue of wardrobe, we arrived at our destination with just minutes to spare.

“I have to pee.”

“I’m hungry.”

“I want to go home NOW!” I’m not sure who said what, but my head was spinning.

“Is this candy?” asked Zoe, fishing a Tampon out of my purse and flailing it around for all to see.

Our tree trimming later that after-

noon wasn’t exactly a Normal Rockwell moment either.

“Give that back!” screamed Molly, chasing our pup upstairs. He had “baby’s first Christmas” ornament clenched firmly in his mouth.

“Tucker pooped in my room, AGAIN,” yelled Zoe, who joined the chase.

A few tantrums over who got to hang what and shoddy job of duct-taping our angel’s wings back on and we were done.

“Let’s take a family photo in front of the tree,” I said.

Two potty breaks, a change of tights and a dozen clicks later, we finally had our photo… well, kinda.

There was a little cropping required to cut out the mess beside the tree that we failed to tidy beforehand.

Sometimes I feel like I live two lives – one online, one off. If one were to show

up at our doorstep unannounced, I’d probably turn off the lights and hide.

The day of our tree trimming and ballet left me feeling defeated. I slumped onto the couch to have a pity party for one.

Then, two tiny dancers pirouetted down the stairs to drag me out of my funk.

“We had the best day mom,” said Zoe. “I love our family days,” chimed Molly.

Both of my girls were dancing while humming the theme tune from The Nutcracker. There was no indication I had failed to provide them with the “perfect” day of holiday fun, and I realized life is imperfectly perfect behind the scenes of our clan’s holiday highlight reel.

I was tempted to pull out my iPhone and capture the moment, but I decided to keep that one for myself.

Kristyl Clark is a work-at-home-mom and founder of the family blogazine, ValleyMom.ca

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As a social worker who sees many separated parents in dispute about the care of their children, Christmas is a busy and conflict-laden time of year.

Referrals are always up and service is most frequently for help determining the residential schedule over Christmas. The money that was to go for gift giving is shared between the lawyers and myself or my colleagues as we see parents in conflict figure out how and when the children’s time with them will be divvied up.

Not only are we busy, but so too is the court system as parents file what they believe to be emergency motions seeking a judge to order a solution.

For most, a judge’s decree or an agreement reached through mediation will be sufficient to help parents manage. For others, conflict will still erupt on the holiday, very often on Christmas Day itself.

I will return to my office after a few days away to listen to messages and read emails with one parent blasting about the other parent, police involvement, the need for contempt orders and abject hatred about the untrustworthy other.

Often I will receive emails from both parents saying essentially the same thing, albeit with some nuances as to the details so that all blame is ascribed to the other.

Rarely though, do I hear about the impact of these events on the children. That actually comes much later.

Apart from the frequent behavioural, mental and academic difficulties that surface for these children along the way, come adulthood I am visited by these thengrown-up children with their new partner in tow.

They come because this now-adult child needs help to explain to the new partner why they don’t want to celebrate Christmas or why they don’t want to visit any parents.

Given their traumatic experiences of Christmas in childhood, who could blame them? Anxiety about Christmas still grips them. From their perspective, Christmas is dangerous and something to be avoided.

This, by the way, is not only an outcome for children of high-conflict separated parents, but it is also seen in intact families where domestic violence or alcoholism is a factor, or in families where there is significant parental conflict and/or abuse or neglect of the children.

Christmas isn’t the “Hallmark” memory for many and for them, the Christmas season is a frightening – and alongside the positive experiences of others – even a confusing time of year.

This year, be mindful that your partner, your friend, your colleague or your neighbour may not be relying on the same memories as you this season.

If someone feels or looks at odds, please appreciate that their recollections at this time of year may be traumatic. Don’t push and don’t argue. Support and appreciate that we all have different childhood experiences that colour our views of the season and our reactions to it.

Perhaps offer them a good experience.

Be kind. Be gentle. Be understanding. Be accepting.

Be generous of spirit. Help build new memories from hence forward.

Fourteen-year-old Aimee Brennan is an active member of The War Amps Child Amputee Program and was honoured this week for her involvement with the organization. PHOTO SUBMITTED

I would like to commend Surrey Mayor Hepner for recognizing Aimee Brennan, a member of The War Amps Child Amputee (CHAMP) Program, at the Dec. 14 city council meeting.

Hepner presented Aimee with a certificate and flowers for her long-time involvement with The War Amps and for helping to spread important messages in the community.

Aimee has been a Junior Counsellor at our B.C. CHAMP seminars, where she acts as a role model for the younger amputees by offering advice, sharing her experiences and exemplifying a positive approach to challenges.

She has also helped spread our PLAYSAFE message and laid wreaths at local Remembrance Day ceremonies on behalf of The War Amps Operation Legacy.

We are so pleased with Aimee’s well-deserved recognition from the City of Surrey.

Danita Chisholm, Executive Director, CHAMP Program The War Amps

Resist the fear-mongering ▼ SYRIAN REFUGEES ARE TRYING TO ESCAPE VIOLENCE The Greater Vancouver Japanese Canadian Citizens’ Association (GVJCCA) calls for a stop to the backlash against Syrian refugees who are trying to escape violence in their country.

We find it very disturbing to hear some American politicians suggesting mass internment is necessary. Japanese Canadi-

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ans have a sick feeling of déjà vu, because in 1942, we too were incarcerated. Using the War Measures Act, our government targeted Canadians of Japanese ancestry as “enemy aliens,” stripped them of their rights, and sent them to internment camps. There was no evidence of wrongdoing, and no consideration of the

loyalty of Japanese Canadians, including First World War veterans and those who had been in B.C. since the 1800s.

We urge our government and Canadian citizens to withstand the ignorance and fear-mongering and welcome Syrian refugees.

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North Delta churches are coordinating to sponsor a family of Syrian refugees.

Crossroads United Church and Trinity Lutheran Church have banded together to begin a fundraising process to collect $32,000 to 40,000 over the next two to four months.

“We haven’t raised any money so far,” said Crossroad’s Rev. Cari Copeman-Haynes Tuesday. “This is brand new thing that we’re just throwing open.”

Two other churches, North Delta Evangelical Free Church and St. Cuthbert Anglican Church, are also in the process of joining the coalition and have some members on the newly formed North Delta Refugee Project.

“Our goal is to assist at least one displaced Syrian family,” says Copeman-Haynes, who adds that the project is a private sponsorship not

directly involved with the federal government’s original plan of bringing 25,000 refugees into Canada.

Once a minimum of $28,000 is raised, a party can apply to sponsor a refugee family – in this case, through the sponsorship agreement holder, the United Church of Canada, which has contacts with federal agencies.

Copeman-Haynes said the North Delta Refugee Project has conferred with community groups such as Progressive Intercultural Community Services and Deltassist, as well as the B.C. Muslim Association, to help in “understanding our neighbours a little more.”

The first offerings will be collected at a church service this Sunday, Dec. 20 at 10:30 a.m.

Donations from the public can be dropped off Tuesday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. or mailed to Crossroads United Church, 7655 120 St., V4C 6P6. Cheques should have “North Delta Refugee Project” on the memo line. All donations will be charitably receipted.

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Virk, a former member of the RCMP, agreed.

“When the community steps up and says no to violence, that is the key,” he said. “There’s no magic solution, no magic elixir, no magic number. It’s when you as a community stand together.”

The forum was student-led and organized by members of Students Against Violence Everywhere (SAVE), who are

working towards eliminating violence by creating community awareness.

“SAVE’s mission is to eliminate all forms of violence in youth and to bring them up in a more positive and healthy environment,” said SAVE member Deepinder Dhot.

“We are the youth of today, and the leaders of tomorrow, and we need to eliminate violence.”

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in student’s death ▶ SUKHPREET ‘JESSE’ SHERGILL IS CHARGED WITH MANSLAUGHTER IN DEEPAK CHAHAL’S KILLING SHEILA REYNOLDS

The trial for a man accused of killing a 22-year-old student in Surrey last year has been set for next April.

Sukhpreet “Jesse” Shergill is charged with manslaughter in the death of Mandepaak “Deepak” Chahal.

Police were called to the area of 131 Street and 65B Avenue in the

early hours of June 19, 2014 for a reported stabbing. Chahal was taken to hospital, where he later died.

Shergill, 21, was arrested and charged four months later.

After his death, Chahal’s family said he was a younger brother to two sisters, and was in his second year of the electrical program at BCIT. “He touched the hearts of many with his contagious smile and positivity,” said one sister. “Such a young beautiful soul taken away over nothing.”

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Catching a ‘major player,’ however, can be well worth the intensive effort. Peter Stiefel describes the result of a large-scale raid initiated by Daimler on a warehouse in Dubai in early 2014 that “unearthed over a million forged car parts—including 123,000 destined to be sold as Mercedes-Benz accessories. It took over 10 trucks to remove the potentially dangerous goods.”

Protection against counterfeit car parts requires awareness of the problem, and willingness to resist the lure of a bargain.

A price that is too good to be true usually means that the product is likely just that—not true. Buying automotive parts online purely based on price is highly risky. ‘Tip’ websites on this topic point out that, “Some fakes are pretty poor imitations.”

AeroTruckParts.com notes that “brake pads (may contain) sawdust, compressed grass or other inadequate materials …

Transmission fluid (may be) adulterated with dyed oil … and filters may be stuffed with rags.” But some counterfeits are good enough to even fool the experts, at least temporarily.

Vigilance is needed at the unwrapping stage: watching out for quality packaging displaying the proper name brand, logo, and graphics, and for the distinctive marks such as holographic IDS that some parts manufacturers are now adding in addition to marked serial numbers and their own logos.

The safest approach to servicing your vehicle and ensuring it remains free of counterfeit parts is to deal directly with your vehicle manufacturer’s authorized dealership or an automotive repair business that is willing to show you their invoice from the vehicle manufacturer or parts manufacturer for the products they use.

t could be the stuff of crime novels or the movies: forgery hunters ranging globally to track down…the manufacturers of fake car parts - except that the crime itself seems relatively insignificant, the imagined criminals shabby plodders, and the hunt relatively straightforward. The truth, in fact, belies these presumptions.

Parked cars becoming fire balls, air bags failing or exploding, braking systems failing—all of these are actual results of the ‘exploding’ worldwide trade in fake car parts manufactured and distributed by smart, professional fraudsters making millions, if not, billions of dollars of profit at relatively low risk of detection and serious penalty. No surprise then that experts call the current estimate of a 10 percent loss in industrial sales worldwide from brand and product piracy a growing trend—in the automotive industry forecasted at 9 to 11 percent growth per year.

Oil filters, air filters, brake pads, windshields, steering columns, and wheel rims—the list of the most commonly copied parts is long and growing. Indeed, the chief forgery hunter at Daimler, Peter Stiefel says, “counterfeit articles include everything from Mercedes-Benz key fobs to an entire vintage 300 SLR—not to mention the full range of replacement parts.”

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Metro Vancouver mayors are demanding the province give them complete power over TransLink, its budget, policies and transportation planning.

The call for legislation to significantly reform TransLink governance comes from the Metro Vancouver regional district, which had a task force draw up recommendations in the wake of the failed plebiscite on transit expansion.

Metro board chair Greg Moore said shifting control to the Mayors’ Council is needed to rebuild public confidence in TransLink and to ensure transportation and land use planning is coordinated and does not work at cross purposes.

“We heard from the plebiscite that people want more account-

ability out of TransLink,” Moore said. “We think an elected body is the way to get that accountability.”

Port Moody Mayor Mike Clay, who chaired the task force, predicted Metro will only solve its transit challenges “if elected officials are responsible for the governance of how the service is delivered, and if there are strong links between the regional growth strategy and transportation planning at TransLink.”

The provincial government has tweaked TransLink’s structure a couple of times since it took away elected control of TransLink in 2008 in favour of an appointed board that met in secret up until this year.

Initially, the Mayors’ Council on regional transportation was given virtually no power except to approve or reject requests from the board for tax increases for transit expansion.

That led to an ongoing funding impasse between the mayors and the provincial

government, with many mayors refusing to consent to new revenue sources unless they also got more control over how money would be spent.

Adjustments in 2014 gave the two mayors who lead the Mayors’ Council seats on the TransLink board, along with two seats for provincial representatives.

The Mayors’ Council also got approving authority over TransLink’s long-term transportation strategy and 10-year investment plan, but not direct authority over the budget and other decision making.

Minister for TransLink Peter Fassbender said be doesn’t intend to make further changes to TransLink’s structure, predicting that public confidence will improve as mayors and provincial directors continue to work together on the board, and a new CEO is hired.

“What we need to do is work hard to work together to find the solutions,” Fassbender told reporters. “It’s not structure.”

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The Leader and the Surrey RCMP are launching a new Q&A column where police officers from the Surrey detachment will answer questions submitted by Leader readers.

“We know that you have questions about policing – whether it be a question about a specific law, how to protect yourself, or how we respond to certain calls.

Together with The Leader, we will endeavour to answer your questions so the entire community can have a better understanding of how the police and residents can work together to reduce crime in their neighbourhoods,” says Chief Supt. Bill Fordy, Officer in Charge of the Surrey RCMP. Send your law enforcement-related question to newsroom@ surreyleader.com.

We ask that you keep your queries brief and to the point.

Note that the Surrey RCMP is unable to speak to any ongoing files. Questions that are selected will be published online and in an upcoming print edition of The Leader.

Rock are going hungry ▶ SURREY COMMUNITY CAT COALITION DESPERATE FOR DONATIONS OF FOOD BLACK PRESS

Cat food donations to pet food banks that serve clients in Surrey and White Rock have slowed to a stop, and cats in need are not getting any food to eat, say local feline advocates.

The Surrey Community Cat Coalition (SCCC) learned over the weekend that its partners have no cat food to give to low-income residents and

community volunteers who rely on cat food donations to feed the cats in their care.

“Cat food donations were low earlier in the fall, but now our food bank partners have only dog food and nothing for cats,” said SCCC manager

a Cat” to find the nearest location to drop off donated Feral cats cat food. are fed by The SCCC volunteers was formed from the in 2014 in Surrey response to Community the growing Cat Coalition. number of MONA BOUCHER free-roaming cats in Surrey, which was just too many for any individual Lubna Ekraorganizations moddoullah. “We are to handle alone. hoping people in our The coalition coorcommunity will think dinates rescue and of these hungry cats education efforts to when they’re doing address the number of their holiday shopunwanted cats in Surping, and buy dry and rey and the underlying canned cat food to causes. donate.”

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Homes aglow for the Christmas season ▶ RESIDENTIAL LIGHT DISPLAYS THROUGHOUT SURREY AND DELTA

lights, including 200 icicles on top of the house, plus two Santa Clauses. There is also a musical Christmas lights show with 20 different songs.

Open 5-11 p.m. (midnight on weekends) and all night on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.

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• Karen Wagner and her family are collecting for the Canadian Cancer Society’s Relay for Life at their Christmas display, which is located at 19056 63B Ave. There will be hot chocolate and candy canes at the donation box. Visit www.facebook.com/ events/792543307558831/ • The Bonneteaus’ annual Christmas display, located at 16951 Jersey Dr. in Cloverdale, is adding more lights and Christmas characters this year. Their handmade nativity scene, including a stable crafted by a local woodworking teacher, is back. All donations benefit Variety – The Children’s Charity. The lights are on daily until Jan. 5 from 6-11 p.m.

• There is a light display at 18244 57A Ave. from Monday to Thursday from 5-10 p.m., and weekends until 11 p.m. More than 15,000 lights and a manger

put on Rudolph and Friends – a must-see with large displays in the yard, on the roof, on the windows and in the carport.

The display has been extended it into a neighbour’s yard.

There is a train and animated Santa plus lots more to see. It takes Ken and Bonnie three to four weeks to set up, with much-appreciated help from daughter Leslea and grandkids Mason and Keyla. The Fletchers are accepting donations for the Sources South Surrey-White Rock Food Bank.

Lights on Sunday through Thursday from 5-10 p.m. and Fridays and Saturdays from 5-11 p.m.

• At 16956 60A Ave. is the Kinna family’s display. They are collecting money for Surrey Memorial Hospital’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. On display until Jan. 2, Sunday to Thursday from 5-10 p.m. to 10 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from 5-11 p.m.

• Three locations in Clayton Heights include 7311 194 St., 6598 192A St. (with a gingerbread house and singing Santas), and 6585 193 St.

Karen and Walter Wagner outside their home at 19056 63B Ave in Cloverdale. The Wagners are collecting donations for the Canadian Cancer Society. EVAN SEAL scene. The family is collecting food bank donations.

• A house at 11122 90 Ave. in North Delta has a five-metre-tall Olaf with music, Disney’s Mater, a Frozen snow globe and a tall Santa sleigh – among dozens of characters from Disney, Pixar,

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Universal studios and other movie titles. There are roughly 1518,000 lights in total. On display until about 10:30 p.m. nightly.

• At 6369 165A St., Gheorghe and Rodica Grigore put up another Christmas lights spectacular with more than 50,000

• The Trepanier home is all aglow for the holiday season.

Lights are on until Dec. 31 at 7245 140A St. The family is collecting donations of blankets, scarves and gloves for the homeless.

• Ken and Bonnie Fletcher, 15499 22Ave., have once again

• Wish Upon a Star, formerly of 19368 62A Ave., Surrey, has moved to 20681 44 Ave. in Langley. Features 40,000 lights, an interactive musical snowman and Santa’s sleigh. Sip hot chocolate and take a picture with Bumble, Rudolph and friends. Donations accepted for B.C. Children’s Hospital.

• Lights are on at 15837 95 Ave. Video at: https://youtu.be/5mvTQe2l4V8

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Since its humble beginnings, we’ve seen significant reductions in impaired-related crashes. In fact, the program has been so successful most of us know instinctively that drinking and driving don’t mix. But did you know that there has been an increase in the number of drivers under the influence of drugs, such as prescription medication, while driving?

If your festivities involve alcohol, arrange for a designated driver or use other safe options to get home safely – call a taxi, take transit or call a sober friend. Another option is Operation Red Nose, a volunteer service in 13 host communities across B.C. that provides safe rides home for drivers and their passengers.

Did you know that if you crash while drinking and driving, you’re likely in breach of your insurance policy?

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Galvanizing plant emission fears Pedestrian ▶ OWNER ASKES FOR TEMPORARY CONSENT TO DISCHARGE AIR CONTAMINANTS TRACY HOLMES

Construction continues on Ebco Metal Finishing LP’s South Surrey galvanizing plant, in the 18600-block of 24 Avenue.

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that there would be no emissions from this plant,” McNeice said. “All we’re asking them is to do what they promised to do.”

An Ebco representative said Monday that owner Hugo Eppich is on vacation and not available to speak to media until the new year.

Eppich had said in January that residents need not be concerned about pollution associated with the plant’s operation and that it must adhere to regional emission standards.

“As far as I’m concerned… machine shops or other shops would emit more pollution than we have,” Eppich said at the time.

According to Metro Vancouver’s environmental-protection notice, Ebco plans to control emissions with two baghouse air filters, and acid

misting will be controlled by chemical mist suppressants.

McNeice said he and several other residents were advised of the six-tonne emission estimate on Dec. 4, when Metro Vancouver officials notified them of Ebco’s application for an approval under the Air Quality Management Bylaw.

McNeice did not know how the quantity compared to other sources of emissions, but said any amount is too much. (According to the U.S. EPA, a typical passenger vehicle emits about 4.7 tonnes of carbon dioxide per year).

Ebco is asking for shortterm authorization to discharge air contaminants for up to 15 months, and Metro offered residents a four-day window to submit concerns this month.

McNeice and others who responded named the un-

crash kills Delta senior ▶ POLICE REMIND DRIVERS AND PEDESTRIANS TO BE CAUTIOUS IN BAD WEATHER AND DARKNESS

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A Delta woman is dead after being struck by a car last weekend.

On Saturday at 4:25 p.m., an 85-year-old woman was crossing at a marked crosswalk in the 1200-block of 56 Street when she was hit by a vehicle making a left turn.

The driver remained at the scene and is cooperating with investigators.

While the incident remains under investigation, heavy rain, darkness and lack of visibility are believed to be factors in the collision.

It marks Delta’s second pedestrian fatality of the year.

Delta Police are reminding the public that poor weather and lighting at this time of year make conditions less than ideal for pedestrians or drivers.

Drivers are reminded to always check crosswalks several times before entering intersections, especially when turning. Use full headlights in inclement weather, slow down and avoid distractions.

Pedestrians should always choose bright clothing and lights – even in daylight – and make eye contact with drivers before entering the roadway.

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South Surrey residents concerned about a proposed galvanizing plant in the 18600-block of 24 Avenue say recent word on estimated emissions is “frightening.”

“It’s a major concern for the community,” said Terry McNeice, spokesperson for the South Surrey Ratepayers’ Association, describing news that the plant is expected to discharge more than six tonnes of emissions annually as “a complete shock.”

Ebco Metal Finishing LP is building the plant at 18699 24 Ave. City council approved a bylaw regulating the site for “light impact industry” in November 2012, following a public hearing, and a development permit was issued in July 2014.

Residents cited concerns with such a facility being built so close to an elementary school, as well as with the lack of public notice around it.

Last week, McNeice said the concern now is Ebco’s apparent back-tracking on a promise of zero emissions.

“The community was advised

known impact of emissions on the environment; an apparent downgrade in the choice of equipment that will clean emissions; that properties in the Agricultural Land Reserve deserve protection; potential impact on organic-farming status; and potential impact on the Brookswood aquifer.

Metro lead senior engineer Kathy Preston said Monday that all of the comments are being considered in Metro’s review of Ebco’s request, which was received Dec. 3 with the hope it could be granted this week.

She would not predict if a decision on the approval would be made this week, but did say Metro would be able to impose conditions.

Those could include limits on emissions, requirements for additional studies and ongoing monitoring.

“Our point of view is that it should help clarify,” Preston said.

“There’s a lot of concerns out there with respect to the potential environmental effects.

It should help all of us, the public as well, better understand what some of the effects are; help answer some of the questions that we have.”

McNeice said zero emissions is the only acceptable answer.

“If the technology’s available for zero emissions, why not do it right?” he said.

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‘Modest’ impact from down payment change ▶ MOVE AIMS TO LIMIT TAXPAYER RISK FOR REAL ESTATE MARKET JEFF NAGEL

New federal rules requiring higher down payments for insured mortgages on homes worth $500,000 to $1 million are unlikely to trigger any dramatic cooling of Lower Mainland real estate markets, according to one analyst.

Central 1 Credit Union chief economist Helmut Pastrick said the practical effect of the change from a five- to 10-percent down payment requirement in that band is minimal because it applies only on the portion over $500,000.

It means a $600,000 home will require a $35,000 down payment instead of $30,000 to gain Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. insurance, effective Feb. 15. A $900,000 home’s required down payment would rise from $45,000 to $65,000.

“In the higher cost markets such as Vancouver and Toronto it would have some impact,” Pastrick said. “Right now, I would classify it as modest.”

Homes priced over $1 million remain subject to a minimum

Higher down payments will only be for the portions over $500,000 LEADER FILE 20-per-cent down payment and the existing five-per-cent requirement is unchanged at $500,000 and under.

Pastrick said that may give home builders some impetus to try to price Vancouver-area condos and suburban townhomes within that threshold.

The change limiting the mortgage exposure of some buyers is one of three adjustments unveiled by federal finance minister Bill Morneau that are aimed at reducing the risk of a taxpayer bailout if home prices

implode in Canada’s hottest real estate markets.

Banks will also have to hold more capital to cover residential mortgages, which Pastrick said could put some upward pressure on rates, although that change does not kick in until 2017.

Pastrick said most buyers of homes in the affected price range likely don’t require insurance because they have enough existing equity.

It’s just the latest in a series of tightenings by the federal government since the 2008 financial crisis.

Pastrick noted that at one point CMHC-insured mortgages could be amortized over 40 years, but that got chopped back to 35 and then 25 years.

He predicts that for now, markets will continue to grind higher.

“Over time, prices will continue to rise,” he said. “This won’t really have much of a dampening effect on housing prices in Vancouver.”

The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver reported a benchmark price of detached houses of $1.22 million in November, while attached units like townhouses continued on page 17

Early property assessments ▶ B.C. SENDING WARNINGS TO SOME HOME OWNERS OVER RISING VALUES JEFF NAGEL

An unusually high number of Metro Vancouver home owners are being warned they will get a sharply higher property assessment next month that may trigger an unwelcome property tax increase.

BC Assessment says it has sent out 37,000 early notification letters across B.C., with almost two-thirds of them going to Metro Vancouver home owners. That’s significantly more than most years.

“Early notification letters are mailed to property owners who can expect an increase of at least 15 per cent above the average increase in their local taxing jurisdiction,” said assessor Jason Grant.

“We want to ensure impacted property owners are aware of the significant increases and we welcome them to contact us if they have any questions or concerns.”

Increases of 15 to 25 per cent will be typical for single-family detached houses in Vancouver, the North Shore, Burnaby, Tri Cities, New Westminster, Richmond and Surrey, Grant said.

Examples of the sort of increases coming in the Surrey area include a 1981 detached house in South Surrey that will see its 2016 assessment climb 10 per cent to $790,000 from $716,000, as well as a 1983 house in Fleetwood that’s up 11 per cent from $514,000 to $573,000.

The final assessments that go out in early January reflect the market value as of July 1.

▶ FIRST-TIME BUYERS LIKELY TO BE AFFECTED from page 16

were $536,000 and condos were $435,000.

Those benchmark prices are much higher in and around Vancouver, and lower in eastern suburbs, such as Maple Ridge.

The prices have climbed 22 per cent over the past year in the case of detached houses, and 11 per cent for condos.

Other changes that could affect markets may be on the horizon, in response to concerns that foreign buyers are driving up prices.

The provincial government has suggested it may charge a higher Property Transfer Tax on high end homes.

More reliance on ‘bank of Mom and Dad’ First-time home buyers are the ones who are most likely to be affected by the down payment change.

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For about 62 per cent of new buyers getting help, Mom and Dad put up less than one-quarter of the down payment, but in more than a quarter of cases parents are paying up to half of the money down, and 11 per cent of the time they’re paying more than half.

In the Fraser Valley, the notaries estimate even more first-time buyers – 75 per cent – rely on parental help.

In 56 per cent of those cases, parents covered less than a quarter of the down payment, while one-third covered a quarter to half of the payment, and 11 per cent provided more than half.

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‘Modest’ impact from down payment change ▶ MOVE AIMS TO LIMIT TAXPAYER RISK FOR REAL ESTATE MARKET JEFF NAGEL

New federal rules requiring higher down payments for insured mortgages on homes worth $500,000 to $1 million are unlikely to trigger any dramatic cooling of Lower Mainland real estate markets, according to one analyst.

Central 1 Credit Union chief economist Helmut Pastrick said the practical effect of the change from a five- to 10-percent down payment requirement in that band is minimal because it applies only on the portion over $500,000.

It means a $600,000 home will require a $35,000 down payment instead of $30,000 to gain Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. insurance, effective Feb. 15. A $900,000 home’s required down payment would rise from $45,000 to $65,000.

“In the higher cost markets such as Vancouver and Toronto it would have some impact,” Pastrick said. “Right now, I would classify it as modest.”

Homes priced over $1 million remain subject to a minimum

Higher down payments will only be for the portions over $500,000 LEADER FILE 20-per-cent down payment and the existing five-per-cent requirement is unchanged at $500,000 and under.

Pastrick said that may give home builders some impetus to try to price Vancouver-area condos and suburban townhomes within that threshold.

The change limiting the mortgage exposure of some buyers is one of three adjustments unveiled by federal finance minister Bill Morneau that are aimed at reducing the risk of a taxpayer bailout if home prices

implode in Canada’s hottest real estate markets.

Banks will also have to hold more capital to cover residential mortgages, which Pastrick said could put some upward pressure on rates, although that change does not kick in until 2017.

Pastrick said most buyers of homes in the affected price range likely don’t require insurance because they have enough existing equity.

It’s just the latest in a series of tightenings by the federal government since the 2008 financial crisis.

Pastrick noted that at one point CMHC-insured mortgages could be amortized over 40 years, but that got chopped back to 35 and then 25 years.

He predicts that for now, markets will continue to grind higher.

“Over time, prices will continue to rise,” he said. “This won’t really have much of a dampening effect on housing prices in Vancouver.”

The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver reported a benchmark price of detached houses of $1.22 million in November, while attached units like townhouses continued on page 17

Early property assessments ▶ B.C. SENDING WARNINGS TO SOME HOME OWNERS OVER RISING VALUES JEFF NAGEL

An unusually high number of Metro Vancouver home owners are being warned they will get a sharply higher property assessment next month that may trigger an unwelcome property tax increase.

BC Assessment says it has sent out 37,000 early notification letters across B.C., with almost two-thirds of them going to Metro Vancouver home owners. That’s significantly more than most years.

“Early notification letters are mailed to property owners who can expect an increase of at least 15 per cent above the average increase in their local taxing jurisdiction,” said assessor Jason Grant.

“We want to ensure impacted property owners are aware of the significant increases and we welcome them to contact us if they have any questions or concerns.”

Increases of 15 to 25 per cent will be typical for single-family detached houses in Vancouver, the North Shore, Burnaby, Tri Cities, New Westminster, Richmond and Surrey, Grant said.

Examples of the sort of increases coming in the Surrey area include a 1981 detached house in South Surrey that will see its 2016 assessment climb 10 per cent to $790,000 from $716,000, as well as a 1983 house in Fleetwood that’s up 11 per cent from $514,000 to $573,000.

The final assessments that go out in early January reflect the market value as of July 1.

▶ FIRST-TIME BUYERS LIKELY TO BE AFFECTED from page 16

were $536,000 and condos were $435,000.

Those benchmark prices are much higher in and around Vancouver, and lower in eastern suburbs, such as Maple Ridge.

The prices have climbed 22 per cent over the past year in the case of detached houses, and 11 per cent for condos.

Other changes that could affect markets may be on the horizon, in response to concerns that foreign buyers are driving up prices.

The provincial government has suggested it may charge a higher Property Transfer Tax on high end homes.

More reliance on ‘bank of Mom and Dad’ First-time home buyers are the ones who are most likely to be affected by the down payment change.

And they will likely rely even more heavily on the “bank of Mom and Dad,” according to

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the Society of Notaries Public of B.C. It cited a survey of its members showing about half of first-time buyers in Greater Vancouver get help, usually from parents, with their down payment.

For about 62 per cent of new buyers getting help, Mom and Dad put up less than one-quarter of the down payment, but in more than a quarter of cases parents are paying up to half of the money down, and 11 per cent of the time they’re paying more than half.

In the Fraser Valley, the notaries estimate even more first-time buyers – 75 per cent – rely on parental help.

In 56 per cent of those cases, parents covered less than a quarter of the down payment, while one-third covered a quarter to half of the payment, and 11 per cent provided more than half.

Money to buy a home usually is given as a gift, but in a minority of cases, parents go on title or a formal or informal loan is drawn up.

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Land Act: Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land Take notice that the City of Surrey from Surrey, BC, has applied to the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO), Surrey for a Road Dedication situated on Provincial Crown land and located at: That Part of the South ½ Section 28, Township 7, East of the Coast Meridian, New Westminster District, Except: Firstly; Part Subdivided by Plan LMP48314, Secondly; Part Dedicated Road on Plan LMP48315, Thirdly; Part Dedicated Road on Plan BCP19759, Fourthly; Part Dedicated Road on Plan EPP45842.

The Lands File Number for this application is 2411514. Comments on the application may be submitted in two ways: 1) Online via the Application and reasons for the Decision Database website at: www.arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/index.jsp.

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Comments will be received by the Ministry of Forests, Land and Natural Resource Operations until January 16, 2016. Comments received after this date will not be considered.

Comments concerning this application should be directed to the Senior Land Officer at 200-10428 153rd Street, Surrey, BC V3R 1E1. Comments will be received by the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations until January 16, 2016. Ministry of Forest, Lands and Natural Resource Operations may not consider comments received after this date. Please visit the Applications and Reasons for Decisions Database website at www.arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/index.jsp for more information.

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‘Modest’ impact from down payment change ▶ MOVE AIMS TO LIMIT TAXPAYER RISK FOR REAL ESTATE MARKET JEFF NAGEL

New federal rules requiring higher down payments for insured mortgages on homes worth $500,000 to $1 million are unlikely to trigger any dramatic cooling of Lower Mainland real estate markets, according to one analyst.

Central 1 Credit Union chief economist Helmut Pastrick said the practical effect of the change from a five- to 10-percent down payment requirement in that band is minimal because it applies only on the portion over $500,000.

It means a $600,000 home will require a $35,000 down payment instead of $30,000 to gain Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. insurance, effective Feb. 15. A $900,000 home’s required down payment would rise from $45,000 to $65,000.

“In the higher cost markets such as Vancouver and Toronto it would have some impact,” Pastrick said. “Right now, I would classify it as modest.”

Homes priced over $1 million remain subject to a minimum

Higher down payments will only be for the portions over $500,000 LEADER FILE 20-per-cent down payment and the existing five-per-cent requirement is unchanged at $500,000 and under.

Pastrick said that may give home builders some impetus to try to price Vancouver-area condos and suburban townhomes within that threshold.

The change limiting the mortgage exposure of some buyers is one of three adjustments unveiled by federal finance minister Bill Morneau that are aimed at reducing the risk of a taxpayer bailout if home prices

implode in Canada’s hottest real estate markets.

Banks will also have to hold more capital to cover residential mortgages, which Pastrick said could put some upward pressure on rates, although that change does not kick in until 2017.

Pastrick said most buyers of homes in the affected price range likely don’t require insurance because they have enough existing equity.

It’s just the latest in a series of tightenings by the federal government since the 2008 financial crisis.

Pastrick noted that at one point CMHC-insured mortgages could be amortized over 40 years, but that got chopped back to 35 and then 25 years.

He predicts that for now, markets will continue to grind higher.

“Over time, prices will continue to rise,” he said. “This won’t really have much of a dampening effect on housing prices in Vancouver.”

The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver reported a benchmark price of detached houses of $1.22 million in November, while attached units like townhouses continued on page 17

Early property assessments ▶ B.C. SENDING WARNINGS TO SOME HOME OWNERS OVER RISING VALUES JEFF NAGEL

An unusually high number of Metro Vancouver home owners are being warned they will get a sharply higher property assessment next month that may trigger an unwelcome property tax increase.

BC Assessment says it has sent out 37,000 early notification letters across B.C., with almost two-thirds of them going to Metro Vancouver home owners. That’s significantly more than most years.

“Early notification letters are mailed to property owners who can expect an increase of at least 15 per cent above the average increase in their local taxing jurisdiction,” said assessor Jason Grant.

“We want to ensure impacted property owners are aware of the significant increases and we welcome them to contact us if they have any questions or concerns.”

Increases of 15 to 25 per cent will be typical for single-family detached houses in Vancouver, the North Shore, Burnaby, Tri Cities, New Westminster, Richmond and Surrey, Grant said.

Examples of the sort of increases coming in the Surrey area include a 1981 detached house in South Surrey that will see its 2016 assessment climb 10 per cent to $790,000 from $716,000, as well as a 1983 house in Fleetwood that’s up 11 per cent from $514,000 to $573,000.

The final assessments that go out in early January reflect the market value as of July 1.

▶ FIRST-TIME BUYERS LIKELY TO BE AFFECTED from page 16

were $536,000 and condos were $435,000.

Those benchmark prices are much higher in and around Vancouver, and lower in eastern suburbs, such as Maple Ridge.

The prices have climbed 22 per cent over the past year in the case of detached houses, and 11 per cent for condos.

Other changes that could affect markets may be on the horizon, in response to concerns that foreign buyers are driving up prices.

The provincial government has suggested it may charge a higher Property Transfer Tax on high end homes.

More reliance on ‘bank of Mom and Dad’ First-time home buyers are the ones who are most likely to be affected by the down payment change.

And they will likely rely even more heavily on the “bank of Mom and Dad,” according to

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the Society of Notaries Public of B.C. It cited a survey of its members showing about half of first-time buyers in Greater Vancouver get help, usually from parents, with their down payment.

For about 62 per cent of new buyers getting help, Mom and Dad put up less than one-quarter of the down payment, but in more than a quarter of cases parents are paying up to half of the money down, and 11 per cent of the time they’re paying more than half.

In the Fraser Valley, the notaries estimate even more first-time buyers – 75 per cent – rely on parental help.

In 56 per cent of those cases, parents covered less than a quarter of the down payment, while one-third covered a quarter to half of the payment, and 11 per cent provided more than half.

Money to buy a home usually is given as a gift, but in a minority of cases, parents go on title or a formal or informal loan is drawn up.

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Land Act: Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land Take notice that the City of Surrey from Surrey, BC, has applied to the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO), Surrey for a Road Dedication situated on Provincial Crown land and located at: That Part of the South ½ Section 28, Township 7, East of the Coast Meridian, New Westminster District, Except: Firstly; Part Subdivided by Plan LMP48314, Secondly; Part Dedicated Road on Plan LMP48315, Thirdly; Part Dedicated Road on Plan BCP19759, Fourthly; Part Dedicated Road on Plan EPP45842.

The Lands File Number for this application is 2411514. Comments on the application may be submitted in two ways: 1) Online via the Application and reasons for the Decision Database website at: www.arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/index.jsp.

2) By mail to the Senior Land Officer at 200 – 10428 153rd Street, Surrey, BC V3R 1E1.

Comments will be received by the Ministry of Forests, Land and Natural Resource Operations until January 16, 2016. Comments received after this date will not be considered.

Comments concerning this application should be directed to the Senior Land Officer at 200-10428 153rd Street, Surrey, BC V3R 1E1. Comments will be received by the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations until January 16, 2016. Ministry of Forest, Lands and Natural Resource Operations may not consider comments received after this date. Please visit the Applications and Reasons for Decisions Database website at www.arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/index.jsp for more information.

Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered part of the public record.

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‘Modest’ impact from down payment change ▶ MOVE AIMS TO LIMIT TAXPAYER RISK FOR REAL ESTATE MARKET JEFF NAGEL

New federal rules requiring higher down payments for insured mortgages on homes worth $500,000 to $1 million are unlikely to trigger any dramatic cooling of Lower Mainland real estate markets, according to one analyst.

Central 1 Credit Union chief economist Helmut Pastrick said the practical effect of the change from a five- to 10-percent down payment requirement in that band is minimal because it applies only on the portion over $500,000.

It means a $600,000 home will require a $35,000 down payment instead of $30,000 to gain Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. insurance, effective Feb. 15. A $900,000 home’s required down payment would rise from $45,000 to $65,000.

“In the higher cost markets such as Vancouver and Toronto it would have some impact,” Pastrick said. “Right now, I would classify it as modest.”

Homes priced over $1 million remain subject to a minimum

Higher down payments will only be for the portions over $500,000 LEADER FILE 20-per-cent down payment and the existing five-per-cent requirement is unchanged at $500,000 and under.

Pastrick said that may give home builders some impetus to try to price Vancouver-area condos and suburban townhomes within that threshold.

The change limiting the mortgage exposure of some buyers is one of three adjustments unveiled by federal finance minister Bill Morneau that are aimed at reducing the risk of a taxpayer bailout if home prices

implode in Canada’s hottest real estate markets.

Banks will also have to hold more capital to cover residential mortgages, which Pastrick said could put some upward pressure on rates, although that change does not kick in until 2017.

Pastrick said most buyers of homes in the affected price range likely don’t require insurance because they have enough existing equity.

It’s just the latest in a series of tightenings by the federal government since the 2008 financial crisis.

Pastrick noted that at one point CMHC-insured mortgages could be amortized over 40 years, but that got chopped back to 35 and then 25 years.

He predicts that for now, markets will continue to grind higher.

“Over time, prices will continue to rise,” he said. “This won’t really have much of a dampening effect on housing prices in Vancouver.”

The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver reported a benchmark price of detached houses of $1.22 million in November, while attached units like townhouses continued on page 17

Early property assessments ▶ B.C. SENDING WARNINGS TO SOME HOME OWNERS OVER RISING VALUES JEFF NAGEL

An unusually high number of Metro Vancouver home owners are being warned they will get a sharply higher property assessment next month that may trigger an unwelcome property tax increase.

BC Assessment says it has sent out 37,000 early notification letters across B.C., with almost two-thirds of them going to Metro Vancouver home owners. That’s significantly more than most years.

“Early notification letters are mailed to property owners who can expect an increase of at least 15 per cent above the average increase in their local taxing jurisdiction,” said assessor Jason Grant.

“We want to ensure impacted property owners are aware of the significant increases and we welcome them to contact us if they have any questions or concerns.”

Increases of 15 to 25 per cent will be typical for single-family detached houses in Vancouver, the North Shore, Burnaby, Tri Cities, New Westminster, Richmond and Surrey, Grant said.

Examples of the sort of increases coming in the Surrey area include a 1981 detached house in South Surrey that will see its 2016 assessment climb 10 per cent to $790,000 from $716,000, as well as a 1983 house in Fleetwood that’s up 11 per cent from $514,000 to $573,000.

The final assessments that go out in early January reflect the market value as of July 1.

▶ FIRST-TIME BUYERS LIKELY TO BE AFFECTED from page 16

were $536,000 and condos were $435,000.

Those benchmark prices are much higher in and around Vancouver, and lower in eastern suburbs, such as Maple Ridge.

The prices have climbed 22 per cent over the past year in the case of detached houses, and 11 per cent for condos.

Other changes that could affect markets may be on the horizon, in response to concerns that foreign buyers are driving up prices.

The provincial government has suggested it may charge a higher Property Transfer Tax on high end homes.

More reliance on ‘bank of Mom and Dad’ First-time home buyers are the ones who are most likely to be affected by the down payment change.

And they will likely rely even more heavily on the “bank of Mom and Dad,” according to

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the Society of Notaries Public of B.C. It cited a survey of its members showing about half of first-time buyers in Greater Vancouver get help, usually from parents, with their down payment.

For about 62 per cent of new buyers getting help, Mom and Dad put up less than one-quarter of the down payment, but in more than a quarter of cases parents are paying up to half of the money down, and 11 per cent of the time they’re paying more than half.

In the Fraser Valley, the notaries estimate even more first-time buyers – 75 per cent – rely on parental help.

In 56 per cent of those cases, parents covered less than a quarter of the down payment, while one-third covered a quarter to half of the payment, and 11 per cent provided more than half.

Money to buy a home usually is given as a gift, but in a minority of cases, parents go on title or a formal or informal loan is drawn up.

$

Land Act: Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land Take notice that the City of Surrey from Surrey, BC, has applied to the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO), Surrey for a Road Dedication situated on Provincial Crown land and located at: That Part of the South ½ Section 28, Township 7, East of the Coast Meridian, New Westminster District, Except: Firstly; Part Subdivided by Plan LMP48314, Secondly; Part Dedicated Road on Plan LMP48315, Thirdly; Part Dedicated Road on Plan BCP19759, Fourthly; Part Dedicated Road on Plan EPP45842.

The Lands File Number for this application is 2411514. Comments on the application may be submitted in two ways: 1) Online via the Application and reasons for the Decision Database website at: www.arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/index.jsp.

2) By mail to the Senior Land Officer at 200 – 10428 153rd Street, Surrey, BC V3R 1E1.

Comments will be received by the Ministry of Forests, Land and Natural Resource Operations until January 16, 2016. Comments received after this date will not be considered.

Comments concerning this application should be directed to the Senior Land Officer at 200-10428 153rd Street, Surrey, BC V3R 1E1. Comments will be received by the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations until January 16, 2016. Ministry of Forest, Lands and Natural Resource Operations may not consider comments received after this date. Please visit the Applications and Reasons for Decisions Database website at www.arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/index.jsp for more information.

Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered part of the public record.

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Tales of a fabled feline ▶ ROYAL CANADIAN THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS PANTOMIME VERSION OF PUSS IN BOOTS AT THE SURREY ARTS CENTRE ALEX BROWNE

One of the favourite regional Christmas panto producers – the Royal Canadian Theatre Company – is back this month with Ellie King’s Puss In Boots.

But local fans – for whom the traditional British-style show is just an important Christmas staple as turkey and pudding – should put their skates on.

Tickets are selling fast for this typically cheeky spectacle, which takes over Surrey Arts Centre’s main stage (13750 88 Ave.) Dec. 18-27, followed by a run at the ACT Centre Maple Ridge Dec. 31-Jan. 3.

A family show in every sense of the word (King wrote the script and produces, son James directs and husband Geoff is musical director – in a show overflowing with parent, spouse and sibling teams) it follows in a long line of seasonal entertainments offered by King’s familiar stock troupe.

RCTC regular Jackie Bruce (also choreographer) dons the fabulous footwear of the feline of the title, while other favourites include veteran King panto Dame Alan Cedargreen as Widow Miller and Crystal Weltzin as Anne Miller.

Stephen Elchesen returns as the Demon King (a role forsaken by James King in his graduation to panto director last year) while another favourite RCTC player, Elchesen’s partner-in-life Kerry Norris, plays the comedy role of Princess Sacharina, complete with Paris Hilton-esque pooch (“She’s absolutely hilarious,” King said).

Puss

In Boots – based, very loosely, on an old French fairy tale – tells the story of young Colin Miller (Carol Davison) his sister and mom and friend Tom Tom the Piper’s Son (Brad Dewar) and how their fortunes are

▶ “Usually the hero or heroine goes on some physical journey or quest and overcomes evil with his or her bravery. Here, the hero does nothing – he’s got this magical cat that does all the work for him...”

ELLIE KING

transformed thanks – almost entirely – to Colin’s magical cat.

“It’s the only panto I know of in which the hero is an anti-hero,” chuckled King.

“Usually the hero or heroine goes on some physical journey or quest and overcomes evil with his or her bravery.

“Here, the hero does nothing – he’s got this magical cat that does all the work for him – and that rather tickled my fancy.

“It’s also the only panto with two principal ‘boys’ – and one of our principals, Carol, is also a principal of a school in

Delta, so you might say she’s our first principal principal!”

King said she has taken care to include all the other traditional ingredients, but served up with her own individual touch.

“For me, a panto is like a colouring book – you stay within the lines, but the colours are your own.”

The Good Fairy (Lauren Trotzuk) is ready to foil the Demon King’s machinations at every turn (and match his “awful French accent,” King said – that’s our tribute to the show’s origins”).

The requisite cuteness factor is more than covered by the company’s tiniest troupers Little Puss (Elchesen and Norris’ daughter Cayleigh) and Teru Widman.

There’s also menace, of course, in the presence of Ogre Bonecruncher (Gareth Dyke), and romance supplied by Princess Marietta (Chantelle Anderson) – with extra humour, King said, in the form of her dad, King Pom Pom of Pomerania (Martin Keith Perrin), his somewhat corrupt prime minister Fiddle (Jeremy Glass), and a mime (Julian Legere).

Tickets in Surrey are available through 604-501-5566 or online at tickets.surrey. ca For more information on both the Surrey and Maple Ridge shows, visit www.rctheatreco.com

Jackie Bruce (above) plays the title role in Puss In Boots, alongside (left to right) Tom Tom the Piper’s Son (Brad Dewar), Widow Miller (Alan Cedargreen) and Tom’s daughter Anne Miller (Crystal Weltzin). SUBMITTED

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Prize-worthy pitch-perfect pronunciation 20 finalists with her performance of a wellknown Chinese song for a panel of local professors and musicians adjudicating the 2015 BC “Chinese Bridge”

Mandarin Singing Contest for University Students.

“This year, over 100 university students in B.C. participated in the preliminary and

over 20 were chosen to enter the final competition. I am very proud of Chanel for her stellar performance and for her hard work in learning this fun but chal-

lenging language,” said Yanfeng Qu, Kwong’s Mandarin instructor.

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tion of KPU faculty to student success in and outside the classroom,” added Olivier Clarinval, chair of the language and cultures department.

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Surrey’s Chanel Kwong used her good grades to hit the high notes for a pitch-perfect pronunciation performance.

Although she only enrolled in her first-ever Mandarin language lesson this September, the second-year business student at Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) recently sang her way to a ‘best pronunciation’ win at Western Canada’s largest Mandarin singing contest.

“I started doing singing contests and giving speeches when I was in high school, where I discovered a love of being on stage,” said Kwong. “I saw a poster for this opportunity and thought it was something I would be passionate about.

“I liked going to karaoke when I was young, and have been singing since a young age.

Winning ‘best pronunciation’ in a totally new language has actually inspired me to consider entering another singing contest next year.”

Kwong rose to the top of more than

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▶ ARTS A Festive Open Mic takes place Friday, Dec. 18 at 7:30 p.m. at the Firehall Centre for the Arts, 11489 84 Ave. MC Patti McGregor invites singers, musicians, story tellers, poets and actors to share their talent. The last half of the evening will be a jolly good sing-a-long with festive songs. Doors open at 7 p.m. Admission is $4. For more information, call 604-581-6270 or 596-4485.

▶ EVENTS The Cloverdale Arena (6090 176 St.) is now a winter wonderland, complete with an old-fashioned pond, at the 18th-annual Winter Ice Palace until Jan. 3. Admission is $4.50 for those over two years old.

Skate rentals are $1.75.

For the full schedule, visit http://bit.ly/1Yb1UhY Youth Transforming Society (YTS), a humanitarian group based out of Surrey,

▶ CHRISTMAS ON THE PENINSULA Joanne Specht (left) sings with the White Rock Lutheran Church Carolers outside the Coast Capital Playhouse during White Rock’s annual Christmas on the Peninsula festival on Nov. 28. At right, 20-month-old Lily Preston eats a cookie on her dad Doug’s shoulder at the White Rock Community Centre. BOAZ JOSEPH is holding The Holiday Breakfast on Dec. 19 from 9-11 a.m. at Surrey Community Church, 13474 96 Ave. YTS will provide a free home-cooked meal for those who are registered with the host organization, The Salvation Army.

ing Discovery Saturday: Very Vintage Christmas on Dec. 19 from 1-4 p.m.

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The annual performance of George Frideric Handel’s immortal oratorio by the Handel Society of Music Choir and Orchestra, returns tonight (Dec. 18) at 7:30 p.m. at a new venue, First United Church, 15385 Semiahmoo Ave. Tickets ($20, $15 seniors and students) are available from 604-531-3396,

www.handelsociety.ca, Tapestry Music in White Rock and Christopher’s Gift Gallery in Ocean Park.

The society will also present the same concert the following night (Dec. 19) at Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church, 5771 Granville Ave., Richmond. For more information, visit www. handelsociety.ca

Singer Gina Williams presents a concert, Christmas & Beyond, on Dec. 19 at 7 p.m. at Northwood United Church (8855 156 St.) Tickets are $25.Partial proceeds will benefiting Syrian refugees through ADRA Canada. Tickets are available at the door and at Amaguru African Hair Salon, 604-438-4550.

▶ THEATRE The Royal Canadian Theatre Company presents a pantomime production of Puss in Boots on Dec. 18-27 at the Surrey Arts Centre (13750 88 Ave.).

Evening and matinee shows. Tickets ($15-25) at tickets.surrey.ca

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A new lighted star hangs above St. Mark’s Anglican Church’s Journey of Christmas outdoor display.

▶ STORY OF CHRIST’S BIRTH TOLD THROUGH SERIES OF DIORAMAS

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sound-cued dioramas of the journey, telling the biblical story of the first Christmas and the birth of the Christ-child, are arranged in the wooded area around the church – ideal for viewing in a guided family walk through the grounds before enjoying hot chocolate and cookies and live entertainment in the hall on selected evenings (this writer will be getting into the act by contributing readings of some well-known Christmas stories and poems on one of the nights).

Built by volunteers in 1999 as St. Mark’s response to prevalent secular displays and programs, the Journey of Christmas has drawn more than 15,000 people to celebrate the Christian origins of the celebration.

Brian Walks, St. Mark’s publicist and Journey of Christmas volunteer chair, said that while the main draw of the event is sharing the message of the journey, entertainment adds an extra dimension of warmth and good fellowship.

That’s evident this Christmas, as well, he said – even though circumstances prevent some of the usual entertainers from participating.

Tonight (Dec. 18), the appropriately seasonal brass and horns of the Fraser Valley Wind Ensemble will provide entertainment, while on Saturday (Dec. 19) the ever-popular Gilbert & Sullivan Society singers will add their crowd-pleasing touch to the traditional songs and carols.

On Sunday (Dec. 20) the choirs from Surrey’s St. Cuthbert’s Anglican Church will bring their impressive blend of voices to the church hall and on Dec. 21 Alex Browne will read (with some informal carol singing by some of the children of the congregation).

On Christmas Eve, the journey will be open from 3:30 to 9 p.m., complementing the well-attended children’s service at 5 p.m. and two candlelight services, at 7 p.m. and 11 p.m.

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Jeff Francis calls it a career ▼ FORMER NORTH DELTA BLUE JAY SPENT 11 SEASONS IN MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL RICK KUPCHUK

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In addition to winning tournament exemptions for the entire 2016 season, Svensson’s win netted him a $25,000 winner’s cheque. continued on page 25

After 11 seasons as a pitcher in Major League Baseball, North Delta’s Jeff Francis is calling it a career.

The 34-year-old announced his retirement earlier this week, 13 years after he was claimed ninth overall by the Colorado Rockies in the 2002 Major League Baseball Draft.

He retires with a 72-82 win-loss record and a 4.97 earned run average. He recorded 869 strikeouts over 1,291 innings.

Francis finished his career as a member of the Toronto Blue Jays, making 14 relief appearances and posting a 1-2 record. He was also a member of the Canadian team at the 2015 Pan American Games in Toronto, and pitched seven innings in a 7-6 win over the United States in the gold medal game.

A former member of the North Delta Blue Jays of the B.C. Premier Baseball Jeff Francis pitches for the Colorado League, Francis was pitching for Rockies in the 2007 MLB playoffs. the University FILE PHOTO of British Columbia Thunderbirds when he was drafted by the Rockies.

After two years in Colorado’s minor league system, Francis made his MLB debut in August, 2004 against the Atlanta Braves. His first full season was 2005, when he was 14-12 and finished sixth in Rookie of the year voting.

His most successful season was 2007, when he was 17-9 and led the Rockies to their first - and only - appearance in the World Series. He was ninth in voting for the Cy Young Award.

The Rockies won 14 of their final 15 games to qualify for the playoffs, then swept both the Philadelphia Phillies and Arizona Diamondbacks to win the National League pennant.

“It was special to be able to be a champion,” Francis told mlb.com. “I know we didn’t win it all, but that was a team that came together, even though I don’t know what was expected of us.

“Looking back, I’m sure there was a lot of pressure, but I don’t think we felt it. We just rode a wave and took it as far as we could.”

Francis pitched the first game of the World Series that season, but the Rockies were swept by the Boston Red Sox. Francis spent eight seasons in Denver with the Rockies, and one season each with the Blue Jays, Kansas City Royals, Oakland Athletics, Cincinnati Reds and New York Yankees.

He is among the all-time pitching leaders with the Rockies, ranked third in wins (64) , second in innings pitched (1,066) and fourth in strikeouts (742).

“It’s a special place,” Francis said of Denver. “I spent the bulk of my time there. It was at times an up-and-down career, but to have the time in Denver playing in the World Series, and playing for a team that grew up together, that’s pretty satisfying.”

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Mikayla Funk of the Pacific Academy Breakers has committed to joining the Thompson Rivers University (TRU) WolfPack women’s volleyball team for next season.

“Mikayla is an extremely well rounded person and volleyball player that can contribute in a number of ways and positions to our program,” said WolfPack head coach Chad Grimm. “She is able to remain focused in the big moments and has a long history of winning, which will also help our program move forward and solidify that level of expectation within our group.”

Funk, a five-foot-10 outside hitter, was a first-team all-star two weeks ago at the B.C. Senior AA Girls High School Championships in Vernon, leading Pacific Academy to a second-place finish.

She also was a member of Team BC, which won gold at the U16 Western Elite tournament last summer.

“One of the most important things I was looking for while looking at universities was a good coach,” said Funk about her deciding on Thompson Rivers.

“I’ve heard nothing but good things about Chad and he was very patient with me and my decision to go to TRU. And the wide variety of programs at TRU

was appealing.”

The WolfPack play in the Canada West conference of the CIS (Canadian Interuniversity Sports), a level considerably higher than high school. But Funk notes playing with older players on the U18 Force club team will help her make the adjustment.

“I have played up in club volleyball the past five years but the jump to CIS will be a big one,” she said. “It will be a challenge but I am ready for it.”

Friesen makes jump to Briercrest Eight months after winning a Western Canadian Junior B championship with the Campbell River, Josiah Friesen is enjoying college hockey in Saskatchewan.

Friesen, from Surrey, is playing for the Briercrest College Clippers in Caronport, Saskatchewan. The team plays in the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC), and Freisen has scored once and added two assists in 18 games.

“I was contacted by (head coach) Jamie (Ramer) in the summer about coming here to play hockey,” Friesen said. “I kept praying about it and it kept kicking around in the back of my mind as a really cool opportunity.”

Friesen is enrolled in the Certif-

icate of Biblical Studies program at Briercrest, and is taking classes in Kinesiology as well. He plans to complete a Kinesiology program with the goal of working in physiotherapy.

Friesen, 20, spent last season with the Campbell River Storm of the Vancouver Island Hockey League. He played 17 regular season games, scoring four goals and nine points. He then added 11 goals and 16 points in 13 playoff games.

At the Keystone Cup, the Western Canadian Junior B championship tournament, Friesen scored two goals and had four points in six games.

Officials recognized by IIHF A pair of hockey officials from Surrey will be working IIHF (International Ice Hockey Federation) world championship tournaments this spring.

Michael Campbell, a Level VI official, will work as a referee at the World Junior (Division III) Championship in Mexico City.

Nathan Van Ooosten, a Level IV official, was selected to be a linesman at the World U18 Championship in Grand Forks, North Dakota.

Both officials are calling games in the Western Hockey League this season.

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It’s that time of year again: Do you have a sports fan on your last-minute Christmas shopping list?

Organizers of the Women’s World Softball Championship are offering the opportunity to stuff stockings with merchandise and tickets to one of the most anticipated international sporting events of 2016.

In July 2016, an array of athleticism and world-class competition will flood local diamonds as the largest women’s softball event in the world comes to town.

In addition to promoting ticket discounts, organizers are accepting donations to help bring international softball players to Surrey.

“Coordinating an international event on this scale is quite the undertaking, but we’re confident our community will assist us to create an exceptional and welcoming softball tournament for women around the world,” said Greg Timm, chairman of the event. “As an organization, we value helping one another to achieve our com-

▶ NEXT GOAL: EARNING A PGA CARD from page 25

“It feels good. I’m extremely happy – to shoot (20) under par was pretty special,” Svensson told The Leader Monday from Florida, where he was spending the day relaxing after celebrating his big win the night before.

With the security of knowing where he’ll play for the coming season, Svensson said the next step will be to sit down with his agent and map out his schedule, deciding which events he will play.

The first event on the Web.com Tour – the Panama Claro Championship in Panama City – is scheduled for late January.

Svensson had earned his way through to the final stage of the Web.com Q-school by virtue of his ninth-place finish on the 2015 Mackenzie Tour, on which he’d played since leaving university.

In six Mackenzie events this season, Svensson – a former NCAA Div. II Player of the Year – had two runner-up finishes, while also carding there top-25 finishes in limited action on the Web.com Tour.

After setting numerous school records at Barry University, Svensson said Sunday’s win re-affirms that he made the right choice to turn pro, though he admits he was “pretty confident” in his decision, regardless.

“I never doubted myself. Even if I hadn’t won this weekend, I knew I made the right decision,” he said.

At the four-round Q-school event, Svensson led the field from wire to wire, and was in first place after each of the four rounds.

“On the second day, I was seven-under (par) and feeling pretty good. I knew I had a good shot (to win) at that point,” he said.

On Sunday, he dealt with not only the pressure of being in first place with one round left to play, but also with windy conditions at the Palm Beach Gardens course.

Svensson, however, made several key saves throughout the round in order to shoot par and maintain his lead.

After spending some downtime at home in Surrey over the next couple weeks, Svensson said he was planning to return to Florida at the end of the month so he could further work on his game in advance of the upcoming season.

“My goal is to win out there and get my PGA Tour card next,” he said.

mon goals.”

The softball championship, also known as SURREY 2016, will welcome young female athletes from around the world – many who never dreamed they would have an opportunity to compete in Canada. Donations for the event will support the fulfillment of a long journey for these young women, as well as go towards the many programs and activities organizers have planned to inspire youth to engage in sport and develop positive relationships.

If you’d like to donate or learn more, visit: www.surrey2016.com/donate To purchase merchandise or discounted tickets in time for the holidays, visit www.surrey2016. com Also find the Women’s World Softball Championship on Twitter (@Surrey_2016) or Facebook.

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 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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ACCOUNTING/ BOOKKEEPING

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This position is part of the core office team in our Langley office and is a challenging admin. position requiring many different skill sets to deal with all aspects and components of the position.

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The Accounts Receivable Clerk is expected to perform, in a timely and accurate manner, all tasks listed below while maintaining professionalism and confidentially in the performance of this important role in our Langley office environment.

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• Consistent, reliable attendance is req. in order to successfully perform & complete the essential job functions and duties of this position • Good knowledge of accounting principles is required Please send updated resume and cover letter indicating salary expectations to hr@ langleyconcretegroup.com

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MECHANICS WANTED Career Need a lift?

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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.

We offer a competitive compensation package (including Competitive Wages, RRSP Program, Extended Health Benefits, and a Company Vehicle).

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for Grafton Farms Cranberry Farm at 2148-224th St. in Langley. Seasonal/Full Time. $10.49/hr for 60 hours per week.

Physically demanding outdoor work in all weather conditions.

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PRODUCTION WORKERS Required Part-Time to work in our Delta facility at 7979 Vantage Way. Entry-level, involving the physical handling of newspaper & related advertising supplements.

Starting rate is $11.00/hour Requirements: • Must be able to lift up to 25lbs. stand for extended periods • Demonstrate on-the-job reliability and dependability • Excellent communication skills and detail oriented • Should have your own transportation Must be avail. to work afternoon and graveyard shifts as well as be able to work on a weekly schedule with short notice.

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GREENHOUSE workers needed for Langley nursery . Flowering plants all on benches. Starting pay $11.50 per hour Please send resume to alex@scaniagreenhouses.com

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CASHIER & STOCK PERSON for produce store F/T. Drop off resume in person 6343-198th St. (across Superstore) or call: 604-533-8828

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BECOME A VOLUNTEER LITERACY or MATH TUTOR and help a child who is struggling to learn! You must have excellent English and/or math skills, and enjoy working with children. Tutoring locations in both Surrey & Langley.

Extensive training provided. The Langley information session will be held Tuesday, January 5th at 7 PM at Douglas Park School, 5409 - 206 St. Langley. The Surrey information session will be held Wednesday, January 6th, at 7 PM the Learning Disabilities Association office, #201 - 13766 - 72 Ave. Pre-register at 604-591-5156. Info: www.Ldafs.org

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• Food Service Supervisor $12.75/hr. + Benefits • Food Service Manager $20.43/hr. + Benefits Required F/T for Tim Hortons Surrey locations. Various Shifts Must be flexible for Nights / Overnights / Early Mornings / Weekends.

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Progressive Abbotsford company looking for a Receptionist / Accounts Payable Receiving Clerk to join our office team. The successful candidate will have 2 or more years experience, be highly motivated and strive to achieve the best results. This position is responsible for an 8 line switch board, processing purchase orders, tracking and payment of purchases, coding invoices and routing as required.

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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.

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: Steve Scott - Ad Manager Peace Arch News, #200 - 2411 - 160th St., Surrey, BC V3S 0C8 or email to steve.scott@peacearchnews.com

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Controls Electrician & HVAC/R Mechanic

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

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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

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

BL CONTRACTING RENOVATIONS SPECIALIST

SUNDECKS: *Cedar *Treated *Vinyl *Trex

RAILINGS: *Aluminum *Glass *Wood

(604)240-1920 288

HOME REPAIRS

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

Joe 604-961-9937.

HANDYMAN Home Repair Services - 45 Yrs Exp Call or Text Henry 604-868-5441

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KITCHEN CABINETS

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

317

MISC SERVICES

✶Dump Site Now Open✶ SBroken Concrete RocksS $25.00 Per Metric Ton SMud - Dirt - Sod - ClayS $25.00 Per Metric Ton GrassSBranchesSLeavesSWeeds $59.00 Per Ton

Meadows Landscape Supply

604-465-1311

FINISH CARPENTER Finish Carpentry - Mouldings, sundecks, stairs, siding, painting, drywall. Refs. Rainer cel 604-613-1018

130

HELP WANTED

130

HELP WANTED

DESIGN

257

DRYWALL

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

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ELECTRICAL

NEIGHBOURS ELECTRIC Licensed, Warrantied, Affordable.

Renos & small jobs. Res & comm.

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

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

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

$500 loans and more No credit checks

Excavators, Backhoes, Bobcats & Dump Trucks for hire

PROFESSIONAL CARPET CLEANING

FREE ESTIMATES

Unique Taste, Unique Menus...

Gourmet, Customized Menus Tailored To Your Function...

meadowslandscapesupply.com

CARPET CLEANING

778-231-9675, 778-231-9147

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

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

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

(604)465-1311

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

Specializing in Private Events!

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

GARDENING

Meadows Landscape Supply Ltd.

ALTERNATIVE HEALTH

RELAXATION BODY CARE 604-859-2998 #4 - 2132 Clearbrook Road, Abby

FENCING

Prompt Delivery Available

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Senior Warehouse Staff Tommyco Kneepads located in Surrey is looking for experienced senior warehouse staff to be in charge of shipping and receiving.

FINANCIAL SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

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

Harbiee 604-722-2531

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RECEPTIONIST / ACCOUNTS CLERK

Work Today, Daily or Weekly Pay Apply 9AM to 2PM at: 118 – 713 Columbia Street

PERSONAL SERVICES

WAREHOUSE

Minimum requirements:

Please reply by email to:

CONSTRUCTION SITE In your NEIGHBORHOOD

www.blackpress.ca

163

FT/PT Positions available immediately for new Indian restaurant opening in Surrey.

HELP WANTED

109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

263 EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE DRAIN Tiles, Sewer, Water Video Inspection, Jack Hammering, Hand Excavating Call Tobias 604.782.4322

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HELP WANTED

NOW HIRING! Delivery Drivers Must have your own reliable CARGO VAN (minimum ¾ ton) and clean driver abstract.

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

Call 604.514.6770 circulation@langleytimes.com

Digital Media Representative Black Press | Surrey, BC Black Press Community Media is the largest independently-owned media company in Canada, with more than 80 titles and websites in British Columbia.

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.

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

30 The Surrey-North Delta Leader Friday December 18 2015 HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 320

MOVING & STORAGE

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 356

RUBBISH REMOVAL

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 372

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

SUNDECKS

524

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

AFFORDABLE MOVING www.affordablemoversbc.com

$45/Hr

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

604-537-4140

526

Call Rick 604-329-2783

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

374

TREE SERVICES

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

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

PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299

TREE BROTHERS SPECIALIST

2 coats any colour

(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls

$25 Off with this Ad

EXTRA CHEAP JUNK RUBBISH REMOVAL

Jerry, 604-500-2163

ABIAN RUBBISH REMOVAL

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

RS - Specializing in Rubbish Removal, Scrap Metal, Top Soil, Gravel, Moves, 1 Ton with Dump Box. 24/7

PRISM PAINTING CO.

Rio 778-237-5599, Ray 604-500-6233

Re-Paint Specialist 15 Years Experience Interior/Exterior, stucco painting.

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

MISC. FOR SALE

563

Almost for free! (778)997-5757

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

FUEL

ROMANCE Your Christmas Local BC Adult Retailer Shop Online Now & Receive 25% OFF! www.shagg.ca

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

PROMPT & RELIABLE. Free Estimates.

(604)897-3423

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560

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

WCB/Fully Insured

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

UNDER $400

WATCH; New men’s Bulova wrist watch, appraised at $395 obo.

Call (778)564-0363

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

778-322-2378 Lower Mainland 604-996-8128 Fraser Valley Running this ad for over 12yrs

627

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HOMES WANTED

706

PETS 477

PETS

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

RENTALS

APARTMENT/CONDO Cedar Lodge and Court Apts

Yes, We Pay CASH!

Damaged or Older Houses!

Condos & Pretty Homes too!

IN BUSINESS OVER 20 YEARS ~ FREE ESTIMATES ~

LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE

Cloverdale High Performance paint.

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

UNDER $200

PEARL NECKLACE, fresh water pearls, brand new, appraised at $130 obo. Call: (778)564-0363

REAL ESTATE

Check us out! www.webuyhomesbc.com 604-626-9647 We’re On The Web

Quiet community living next to Guildford Mall.

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

604-584-5233 www.cycloneholdings.ca

Crossword

706

APARTMENT/CONDO

MAYFLOWER CO-OP Surrey Central Spacious, well maintained 2 bdrm unit in a clean, quiet, very central highrise. 2 Min walk to Central City Skytrain, mall & SFU. Across from new Surrey City Hall. No Pets Jan 1 $877/mo. Shared purchase req’d.

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

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

This week’s theme:

The Beast Within

by James Barrick

MISC. WANTED

Have Unwanted Firearms?

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.

Call today to set up an appointment 604-467-9232

Wanstalls Tactical & Sporting Arms

20% discount on re-painting or

3 rooms $299

REAL ESTATE

Free Estimates

Call Sunny,778-893-1786

625

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

SURREY. CHIHUAHUA XMAS pups, 2 males, Deer, 5mos & Apple, 8wks, ready. $750. 604-702-1908

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

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

Member of Better Business Bureau

WCB INSURED

Vincent 543-7776

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FOR SALE BY OWNER

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

House on 1/2 Acre Lot. GOOD INVESTMENT. 13672 Bentley Rd - close to 108 Ave & King George Hwy. $895K. Complete sale before January 2016 for a better deal.

Call 604-324-0655

PLUMBING

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

~ Certified Plumber ~ ON CALL 24 HOURS/DAY

Reno’s and Repairs

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

~ 604-597-3758 ~ 10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Call Aman: 778-895-2005

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PRESSURE WASHING

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

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

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

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Friday December 18 2015 The Surrey-North Delta Leader 31 RENTALS 706

RENTALS

APARTMENT/CONDO

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

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

RENTALS

736

HOMES FOR RENT

MOTELS, HOTELS

750

ROUTES AVAILABLE

SUITES, LOWER 2002 BMW 525i. 284K’s Excellent running condition. $4000. Call 778-991-4001

BOLIVAR HEIGHTS - Brand New 2 Bdrm grnd level suite with nice mountain view. NS/NP, avail immed $950/mo. Call 778-320-5737.

604-596-0916

FLEETWOOD 3 Bdrm 1.5 bth bsmt ste. Grnd flr. $1150 inc utils/lndry/ cbl. NS/NP. Jan 1/16.604-596-3135

SURREY, 135/65 Ave. Bachelor apt $555/mo, quiet complex, no pets.

Call 604-596-1099.

CARRIERS WANTED

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS

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

2 BDRM BSMT on 148 & 59 A Ave. Cable TV,WIFI, Hydro Incld.$750.

778-881-3708.

Office: 7121-133B St., Surrey

845

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

The Scrapper

SURREY 76/151- 2 Bdrm suite nr amens, full bth, lndry, ns/np/nd refs. $850 inc utils/cbl/net 778-318-1038

Surrey

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

Classic suites starting at $729.

Elite suites starting at $839.

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

739

TRANSPORTATION

752

TOWNHOUSES

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98

3-04 3-12 4-04

66 119 92

FREE TOWING 7 days/wk.

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

4-17

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

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ARBORETUM CO-OP 15350 105 Ave. Spacious 3 bdrm T/H. $1109/mo.

Shrd purchase req’d. 1.5 Bath, d/w F/P, W/D hkup. Walking distance to Guildford Mall, library & rec centre.

Easy access to bridge. No Pets.

Ph btwn 10am-9pm 604-581-1249 or arboretumcoop@shawbiz.ca

Homelife Pen. Property 604-536-0220

Max occ. 2 people. Sorry no pets.

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

SURREY 139/68 Ave. 3 Bedroom townhouse, $1050. In quiet family complex,no pets.Call 604-599-0931 SURREY 174/57 Ave. 2 Bdrm T/H. $920/mo. Quiet family complex, no pets. Call 604-576-9969 SURREY 64/King George, 2 Bdrm T/H with bsmt, $1015. Quiet family complex,no pets. 604-596-1099.

• Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal

SURREY; 65/135. 3 Bdrm townhouse, $1000, quiet family complex, no pets, call 604-596-1099

TRANSPORTATION 821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS

.Hugh & McKinnon Rentals 604-541-5244.

CLOVERDALE

DELTA ROUTE# PAPERS

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.

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

AREA DESCRIPTION

Filey Dr - Scarborough Dr - Carnaby Pl - Boynton Pl - 112 St 72 Ave - Glenbrook Pl , 112 St Fairfield Pl 78B Ave - 80 Ave, 118 St - 119B St 72 Ave - 73 A Ave, 116 St - 118 St Hamlin Dr - Lyon Rd, Cherry Ln Faber Cres - Kent Cres - Stoney Cres Briarwood Cres - Inglewood Pl Sunwood Dr - Sunwood Pl Modesto Dr - Wiltshire Pl - Wiltshire Blvd Westside Dr - Modesto Dr - Wiltshire Blvd, 78 Ave - 80 Ave Westside 82 Ave - Delsom Pl - Trondheim Dr 87A Ave - 88 Ave, 112 St - 114 St 94 Ave - 96 Ave, 118 St - 119A St Dunlop Rd - River Rd, Sunset Dr Terrace Dr Centre St - Karr Pl, Johnson Wynd Main St

1997 CAMRY, 4 door, 4 cyl, auto, loaded, new tires, 180K, in mint cond. $3400 obo. 604-936-1270

Festive Specials $

Samosas 2 for 1

ROUTE# PAPERS

AREA DESCRIPTION

10-02 11-40 12-08

60 Ave - 62 Ave, 170 St - 171A St 66 Ave - 67 Ave, 182 St - 184 St 57 Ave - 58 Ave, 178 St - 180 St

117 89 84

SURREY 14-03 17-03 21-03

131 118 119

21-06 23-05 29-10 29-11 30-07 30-40 36-13

97 67 109 129 97 63 91

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80 Ave - 80B Ave, 137A St - 140 St 84 Ave - 86 Ave, 140 St - 141B St Tulsey Cres - 87B Ave, 133A St - 134B St 8555 - 8655 King George Blvd 99 Ave - 100 Ave, 117 St - 119A St 89A Ave - 91A Ave, 144 St - 146 St 88 Ave - 89 Ave, 146 St - 148 St 106 Ave - 108 Ave, 156 St - 158 St 109 Ave - 112 Ave, 163 St - 164 St Berg Rd - Hansen Rd, Cowen Rd Park Dr 106 Ave - 108 Ave, 128 St - 130 St

CALL 604-575-5342 TO GET YOUR ROUTE TODAY!

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10% off

all pick-up orders

3 LOCATIONS

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Catering Available

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