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New law praised, criticized Alfie Lau

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By the autumn, B.C. will have the toughest impaired driving laws in the country and that’s good news to Raj Chouhan. “We’ve been asking for this for a long time and I’m glad the government has finally listened and will be bringing forward these tough, new laws.” Chouhan was referring to the changes to the Motor Vehicle Act that were introduced in the legislature Tuesday morning. Under the proposed new legislation, drivers caught for the first time with blood alcohol levels above 0.05 per cent but below 0.08 per cent - also known as the ‘warn’ range - will be banned from driving for three days and be subject to possible MLA Raj Chouhan vehicle impoundment Pleased with new and fines or related fees of up to $600. rules Repeat offenders in the 0.05 - 0.08 range will also face increased penalties. Every offence after the first one will receive a longer suspension of up to 30 days and higher fines and fees of up to $800. Drivers caught three times within five years in this range will result in the driver having to use ignition interlocks and take rehabilitative driver training. At present, police generally issue a 24hour suspension for people caught driving with a blood-alcohol level between 0.05 and 0.08. Drunk Page 8

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School board cutting 42 positions Administration workers hit hard in effort to deal with $5.2 million deficit Jennifer Moreau staff reporter

The Burnaby school district is cutting 42 full-time positions and increasing class sizes to deal with a $5.2-million deficit next year. School trustees voted to make the cuts at the April 27 school board meeting. Secretary-treasurer Greg Frank said the

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cut positions are in a number of areas: mostly administration in schools and at the district head office. The biggest reduction is 11 non-enrolling teachers – they mostly work as support staff for classroom teachers. The changes come in effect July 1, and the district is notifying staff. Class sizes will increase in secondary schools, from an average of 25.4 students to 25.8 – that move will reduce six fulltime positions. They will also be cutting the grass less and not painting schools in summer to help save money.

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Burnaby NOW • Saturday, May 1, 2010 • A03

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City waits to see how plan works Mayor cautious about adopting policy, and points out that Burnaby does have a fair wage policy for construction projects Janaya Fuller-Evans staff reporter

While Burnaby’s mayor congratulates New Westminster on its new living wage policy, he is not yet sure it is a good fit for Burnaby. Instead, Derek Corrigan said he prefers to watch and see how the process goes in New Westminster. Corrigan pointed out such a policy would have financial ramifications for the city and must be adopted cautiously. “I will be examining what happens with New West,” Corrigan said. “Other municipalities won’t necessarily move till they see how it does.” Corrigan mentioned that Burnaby already has a fair wage policy in place for city construction Mayor Corrigan projects. The policy means that all bids watching New Westminster put forward on city projects must include union-equivalent wages, training and safety standards. The president of the Independent Contractors and Businesses Association, Phil Hochstein, has actively criticized the cost of the fair wage policy on contractors in recent months. What fits for each municipality is different, Corrigan said, adding the current minimum wage was more of a concern to him. ‘We’re putting a much higher priority on raising the minimum wage,” Corrigan said, pointing out that establishing a $17 per hour living wage for some employees while other residents in the city only make $8 seems out of sync with residents’ needs. A living wage is calculated as the minimum hourly wage that’s necessary for a person in a two-parent family of four, with both parents working Wage Page 10

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Unleashed: Dog owners are upset they are getting threatened with tickets for letting their dogs run free in an area that is supposed to become an off-leash park this summer.

Dog owner irate over warnings RCMP will ticket for current off-leash activity – even though park is designated to be an off-leash zone Janaya Fuller-Evans

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Sean MacLeay takes his pug-Boston terrier cross, Zoe, to Burnaby Heights Park every day after work. According to MacLeay, he is one of many residents who take their dogs to the park – also known as Eton Park – on a regular basis and are impatient for an offleash area to be put in. But the proposed off-leash zone will not be put in until at least August, according to city hall. In the meantime, MacLeay said, Burnaby RCMP came by to issue warnings to dog owners whose dogs were off-leash last Sunday. “It is silly to threaten to ticket in a park destined to be a dog park,” MacLeay said. Owners were told the fine would be $175, according to MacLeay. MacLeay, who has lived in the area for three years, said this is the first time he’s known officers to come to the park to give

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out warnings or tickets, though he had heard from other owners that there was a sweep before he moved there. The dog owners were recently warned to keep their dogs off the field at the park and have since used the hilly area where the off-leash zone is going in. “It is a nice convenient park that everybody takes dogs to,” MacLeay said. “It would be sad to see that community broken up.” He takes Zoe to the park after work in the evenings and on weekends, and he said it is the only one within close walking distance of his place. MacLeay doesn’t take his dog to the offleash area at Confederation Park, also in Burnaby Heights, because the pen is small and dirty. “So nobody actually takes their dogs there,” he said. The off-leash area at Burnaby Heights Park is slated for completion at the beginning of August, according to Heather Edwards, manager of park planning, design and development. But completion of the project, which has been in the works since discussions started in 2007, is dependent on navigating the underground reservoir in the area, Edwards said. “(The end date is) pending discussions

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with Metro Vancouver about the underground water reservoir on site,” she said. “Depending on how discussions go, we should be able to achieve our goals.” Until then, owners in charge of their dogs should not be worried about getting ticketed, Edwards said. “Ticketing is a very last resort when dealing with irresponsible dog owners,” she said. The city prefers to take an educational approach, Edwards explained, letting owners know they should have their dogs on a leash. “Our target is not going to be to send out additional patrollers to stop every dog they see off-leash,” she said. According to the city clerk’s office, the RCMP, animal welfare officers and other city bylaw enforcers can issue tickets to owners of off-leash dogs. The current fine is $100 for having a dog off its leash in an area not designated for it. Other fines range from $50 for not cleaning up after a dog to $500 for having a vicious dog unmuzzled. Burnaby RCMP could not confirm before press time whether or not a visit was made to the park last Sunday, or if officers would be going back to issue tickets. jfuller-evans@burnabynow.com

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Schools: More cuts likely next year continued from page 1

Burton is government underfunding doesn’t cover the increasing costs to run the school system. Burton has been a school trustee for 22 years, and he said he’s never seen anything quite like this. “I’ve seen cuts like this, but that was back in the Bennett era,” he said, referring to how former premier Bill Bennett made cuts to every ministry to deal with a

huge deficit. “At least then, the government was being honest. Now they are saying there’s more money than ever before (going into education), and there isn’t.” For the 2011/12 year, the district is still predicting a $3.9 million shortfall. “We can’t provide the same level of service next year,” Burton said. “We’ll have to make cuts Ron Burton school trustee again.”

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City expanding works yard Composting display will be part of waste depot Janaya Fuller-Evans staff reporter

The City of Burnaby has taken the first step in rezoning the Still Creek recycling and green waste depot, as well as the city works yard on Laurel Street. The rezoning signals the beginning of an expansion project, which would shift many of the functions of the current works yard at Laurel Street to the new Still Creek yard. City manager Robert Moncur included the rezoning bylaws for the expansion in his report to council, submitted at Monday night’s meeting. It will go to first reading on May 3, and a public hearing is scheduled for May 18. The bylaws would rezone the land on Laurel Street for works yard use, while permitting development of the Still Creek recycling and green waste depot site and developing a conceptual plan for the works yard there. The project was approved for almost $2 million in funding from the city’s gaming funds reserve last fall. A timeline and budget for the expansion will be outlined to council

following approval of the rezoning yard for the engineering department applications, according to Lambert and the parks, recreation and culture Chu, the city’s director of engineer- department’s facilities and vehicles; and on the north side, the recycling ing. The green waste depot will and waste depot. The location at 5686 and 5780 include a small, passive composting display, Chu said, with a composter Laurel St., as well as 5630 Fulwell St., will be a public works yard, as well. and information on how to use it. The Laurel Street location, which “It’ll show what we can do in our own backyard,” Chu said, “with- has been the city’s main works yard out creating odour in the neighbour- for 50 years, will be consolidated from three city-owned hood.” properties into a designated Otherwise, the expansion works yard by the bylaw. will add to and upgrade the A two-family dwelling current works yard, recyat 5686 Laurel St. will retain cling and composting facililegal non-conforming proties, he said. tection until the home is In 2001, Cornerstone no longer rented out and it Planning assessed where the becomes part of the works best location for a new works yard operation. yard and depot would be The city is also considand determined city land at ering purchasing a private Still Creek and Laurel Street Lambert Chu property at 5676 Laurel St. would be the best option. City director of in the future as part of the Walter Francl Architecture engineering expansion. Inc. was picked by the city to Portions of roads near the condesign the sites during the design solidated sites will need to be closed, and contract administration phases. Seven architectural firms bid on such as Fulwell Street east of Douglas Road, a portion of Godwin Avenue the project last July. The Still Creek recycling and south of Laurel Street, and a lane green waste depot is slated for devel- between Laurel and Fulwell streets. The closure application is part opment along Still Creek Avenue east of Eastbrook Parkway and west of the rezoning bylaw that is up for approval later this month. of Westminster Avenue. The properties will be divided into jfuller-evans@burnabynow.com two lots; on the south side, a works

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Tougher drunk driving laws are welcome

While some critics have already taken from the impacts. The ripple effect of drunk driving hurts everyone involved. potshots at the new drunk driving laws, The new rules have some pretty stiff and a court challenge is being contempenalties attached (see story starting on plated, we say kudos to the provincial page 1 for full details). government for hiking the penalties. Under the new rules, drivThe lives that have been ers who blow within a “warn” damaged and, in some tragic Burnaby NOW range between .05 and .08 will cases, ended because someone immediately be banned from got behind the wheel after driving for three days and be fined $200. drinking alcohol are too numerous to list . Families have lost loved ones killed The second instance will earn them a seven-day ban and $300, and a third, a by drunk drivers, and the relatives of 30-day ban and $400 fine. impaired drivers have not been spared

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Drivers who blow over .08 or refuse to provide a breath sample at the roadside will immediately be banned from driving for 90 days and hit with a $500 fine, and their vehicle will be impounded for 90 days. They could also face criminal charges. Add in administrative penalties, towing and impoundment costs and the price of an ignition interlock device, and you end up with a big number: All told, one fail on a roadside screening device will cost the driver roughly $3,750

– and the driver could still face criminal charges. The president of the B.C. Civil Liberties Association has said drivers who are facing huge fines that they are unable to pay will be forced to drive illegally to get to work and “then they’re committing more crime.” We’ve heard some pretty dumb arguments, but that takes the cake. Here’s our answer to that: Don’t drink and drive. Don’t even consider it. Even if you can afford to pay $4,000.

Use caution on business vote

Physically that person is vothould business be granted ing twice, and it is impossible the right of voting in to tell if that person, if he or she Burnaby? (Give Civic Vote is, in fact, an appointed proxy Back to Business, Burnaby NOW, voter, would vote according to Opinion, April 24). I would say the wishes of the larger company yes, but not with the wide-eyed to whom he or she represents, degree of enthusiasm that Mr. particularly in selecting Bonney seems to projpreferable civic candiect from his second dates individually for opinion piece on this P.A. Keenleyside voting. subject. In my submisThe business vote would sion to the local government surely be sought after by busielections task force, I wrote in ness-friendly candidates and favour of granting business the civic elector groups, which also concept of being able to vote brings about the subject of far in civic elections, however, I more disclosure and more unioutlined some concerns regardform disclosure of campaign ing the granting of such voting funds than currently exists. Such opportunity and presented some possible checks that could be set, disclosure needs improving, and based on my longtime experienc- far more transparent publicly accessible disclosure is needed es in campaigns and elections. so that the public can see where One of these concerns is the campaign funds come from small business owner who operand how such funds are disates a business in Burnaby and persed, in much the same way also maintains residence in our that Elections Canada requires great city. What if that person campaign reporting. Though was able to vote via a provision many cities require some level within the Local Government of reporting, in one such case in Act, as a representative of his a nearby city, one newly formed or her business, and yet goes civic elector organization did not back a second time to vote again disclose, despite being asked to as a resident. Such a person do so, even though competing might not vote any differently organizations did to some degree as a business owner and as a or another. resident. Or that person might I would like to see business in use his or her business vote Burnaby be granted a say in votprivilege to just to “help” any one favoured candidate or a civic ing in civic elections. The many small businesses in Burnaby are party, and not pay attention to the foundation of our city, and concerns raised by the business or business interests. Business Page 7

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Letter revealed misconceptions Dear Editor:

In the April 24 letter to the editor of Burnaby NOW (No misconceptions here), Mr. Victor Finberg said there is no misconception on HST. In fact his letter, in my opinion, illustrated these misconceptions. He claimed: “the B.C. Liberals told us that they would not implement this HST” and “HST hits poor people the hardest.” I question where and when you heard the B.C. Liberals tell you: “B.C. Liberals will not implement HST”? I cannot find the HST mentioned in any of my campaign pamphlets and brochures. During last year’s election campaign, I do recall that the B.C. Conservative Party supported the HST.

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Now their deputy party leader is doing the opposite thing and speaking out against the HST. I did not see the NDP come out against the HST in its election campaign material. Are these two parties keeping their promises now? “Lied” and “betrayed” are serious accusations, and these words should not be used lightly. A family of four with $30,000 income a year may be considered poor. Based on typical consumption patterns from the survey of household spending, with the HST in balance this family will have an extra $535 a year in their pockets. It is estimated that, before the HST implementation, this family is paying $740 in direct PST, and it will pay $967 after the HST implementation. Because this family is also getting an additional $762 HST Page 7

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doing your homework. For that, Ms. Isbister gets an F. John Sloan, Burnaby

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a year in HST credit payment, it more than compensates for the change in direct payable sales taxes. A family of four with an income of $90,000 would be paying an extra $170 a year with the implementation of the HST. With the HST tax credit which will be paid quarterly, just like the GST credit, HST certainly doesn’t hit poor people the hardest. Anyone telling you that is probably making a false or misleading statement. I hope I have brought some clarity to this important issue. Richard T. Lee, Burnaby

Do your homework first Dear Editor:

Re: ‘Two-tiered’ education, Letters to the editor, Burnaby NOW, April 28. For one, I wish all children and parents the best possible educational outcomes which choice provides. Yet, Ms. Isbister’s lack of doing her homework before engaging in public commentary is disappointing. With plenty of family and friends as public school teachers, I have no reason to doubt their capability, which Ms. Isbister implies is questionable at private schools. Having been involved in leadership of a Catholic school for many years, we turn down nobody for lack of funds or ability. Parents turn to us to support their special needs children because of the few disinterested public school teachers amongst the majority of highly dedicated ones. For parents challenged by the modest tuition of about $150/month for an elementary school child, this can be waived which means other parents share the burden. Like public schools, we fundraise for many activities but get no public subsidy for building schools, so efficiency really matters to us. The whitewash and incorrect facts by Ms. Isbister hopefully does not reflect on her approach to teaching her students. And as every student knows, the starting point for any intelligent dialogue is

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I was nearly out of a non-addictive antiinflammation pill that I have been taking for several years. As usual, I phoned my drug store to have the prescription refilled. They informed me that I now had to see the doctor to have this done. I phoned the doctor’s office and went through 20 minutes of the “push 1,” “push 2,” and eventually got an appointment two weeks hence. When I drive to the doctor’s office, I know from experience that I will have to wait at least 45 minutes before I get to see him and have him write me a prescription. I assume he bills for this, who knows? Is it any wonder that medical plan is so costly and in such terrible condition?

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While Burnaby Teachers’ Association president Marianne Neill wants to eliminate funding for independent schools, she should be careful of what she wishes for. Under the category of a buck is a buck, an argument could be easily made that independent schools should get equal funding. Why aren’t all schools that teach students a curriculum that meets the provincial standard funded equally? That would be a very fair way of funding education. Independent schools provide their own capital spending, and, if current levels of funding for independent schools are either eliminated or reduced, more students would be dependent on the public system, increasing its capital needs, creating further financial funding problems for the Ministry of Education. Some independent schools do a better job of teaching their students, and an argument could be made that they deserve more funding, not less. Rick Fisher, Burnaby

Business: Use caution on vote issue they do provide much of the tax revenue for the city. As one who has had a senior role in the operations of a few small businesses, I can attest to the difficulties in operating a small business. However, caution must be exercised so that there is a balance between granting of such vote, and, in so doing, keeping aware of

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that of the resident vote, and business should be expected to exercise care and prudence. Business votes should not be for any perceived candidate, nor for any one specific sector, but for the benefit of everyone in Burnaby and to elect those who would serve all Burnaby, residential or business. P.A. (Paul) Keenleyside is a Burnaby resident.

www.lowermainlandrealestateonline.com Personal Request to the Honourable Kevin Falcon, Minister of Health Re: New Eye Care Regulations for May 1st Dear Honourable Kevin Falcon, Minister of Health I’d like to ask you to reconsider your plan to authorize vision examinations by sight-testing opticians by way of new eye care regulations announced for May 1st. The reason I ask is simply because the eye health assessment part of an eye exam is crucial for the detection of serious eye and health disease when people have their eyes or vision examined. According to MSP ﬁgures, there were 122,693 medical services associated with patients referred from optometrists to ophthalmologists in 2005. If sight-testing examinations by opticians goes ahead as announced, there will be many people who will suffer from delayed diagnosis of serious eye or health disease such as glaucoma, retinal detachment, hypertension and even brain tumours. I respectfully ask you to reconsider this move to deregulate eye examinations. The risk to the public’s eye and general health is simply too great. Thank you for your consideration of this truly important matter. Yours truly,

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Chouhan said that while he supports Drivers found with a blood alcohol the bill, he hopes police are given the content reading of 0.08 per cent or higher best and most accurate equipment to do will immediately be banned from driving breathalyzer testing. for 90 days, have their vehicle impounded “The only caution I have is, I don’t for a month, receive a $500 fine and face want to see people falsely accused,” he possible criminal charges. said. “The police have to be using the most They will also have to participate in the accurate equipment.” province’s Responsible Driver Program For Chouhan’s colleague, New and have an ignition interlock device Westminster MLA Dawn Black, she has no installed in their vehicle. problem supporting the Liberal bill. All told, the related costs and fines for “I think it’s a good move,” she said. having a blood alcohol reading above 0.08 “For people who haven’t got the mescould total $3,750. sage that driving while drunk is dangerThe changes are expected to come into ous, I think this will get their attention. … effect by the fall. Yes, I will be voting in support of this. The Chouhan said he would have gone bottom line is, people have to take responanother step further. sibility for their actions, and “As far as I’m concerned, I’m these new measures will impose for zero tolerance,” said Chouhan. tough penalties on people who “I’m saying that you shouldn’t choose to drink and drive.” drive even if you have one drink. Solicitor general Michael de I’ve seen enough carnage because Jong said that the province has of drunk drivers.” set a new goal of reducing deaths But zero tolerance would be from drunk driving by 35 per very hard for police officers and cent before the end of 2013. legal officials to enforce, accord“We believe we need pening to a professional experienced alties that are clear, swift and in these cases. severe,” he told The Vancouver Mike de Jong Speaking on the condition of Solicitor general Sun. “It’s not OK to put other anonymity, the professional said people’s lives at risk, and I hope that zero tolerance would mean people that drivers will consider the seriousness could blow measurable readings because of these sanctions while they’re sober, of mouthwash or drinks consumed hours before they go out. earlier. “Under the new laws, drinking drivFor example, someone who has a drink ers will spend more money, more time, at lunch who drives home several hours more effort earning back their driving later might still have a residual blood alco- privileges.” hol reading. Another voice of support comes from According to the same professional, Manon Groulx, vice-president of the while all cases where a person has a blood Greater Vancouver chapter of Mothers alcohol reading of 0.08 to 0.10 are referred Against Drunk Drivers. to Crown counsel as recommended for “This is great news,” said Groulx. “This charges, Crown counsel has the discretion gives police officers the ability to take not to move forward. swift action.” Another dissenting voice comes from Groulx said she hopes other provinces Rob Holmes, president of the B.C. Civil follow B.C.’s lead. Liberties Association. “I hope it sets an example for all of Holmes told the Surrey NOW that he Canada,” she said. is concerned that drivers who are facing “We welcome any laws and measures huge fines that they are unable to pay that will lead to fewer cases of impaired will be forced to drive illegally to get to drivers being on the road.” work, “and then they’re committing more – with files from The Vancouver Sun and crime.” the Surrey NOW

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full-time, to make to pay for food, shelter and other needs. The wage works out to $16.74 in Metro Vancouver, more than double B.C.’s minimum wage. “It’s focusing on what could be instead of what should be,” he said. “It’s out of context with what’s happening out there in the community.” But Corrigan also said the living wage policy was something council might be looking at in the future. New Westminster’s city council unanimously approved the policy earlier this week. Residents had appeared before council to support the idea over the past few months, and ACORN Canada – the Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now – also approached the city about the issue. Corrigan was not sure if the City of Burnaby had been approached by ACORN as well but said “a consortium of unions” and organizations had brought the issue of a living wage policy to council’s attention. “The idea is well worth exploring,” Coun. Nick Volkow said, adding that the expense of living in Metro Vancouver made even living on a living wage difficult. “I think $8 is ludicrous, I think the $6 training wage is ludicrous,” Volkow said. B.C. employers can pay first-time employees with no previous work experience in B.C. $6 per hour for their first 500 hours. Volkow also mentioned Burnaby’s fair wage policy, which is about 20 years old, as a step in the right direction for the city. Burnaby city council backed the Hospital Employees’ Union’s living wage campaign for hospital employees, which began in 2007. New Westminster council is currently deciding how to implement the policy and which staff it will affect.

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Week raises awareness of mental health issues

People with stress or mental health problems can get information on coping strategies and resources at an upcoming series of talks and information tables. The City of Burnaby is participating in Mental Health Week, which runs from May 3 to 9. There will be guest speakers and exhibits set up around town. (See information below for details.) And if figures from the Canadian Mental Health Association are any indica-

tion, there are many people who could use the help. According to the association, an estimated one in five Canadians will develop a mental illness at some time in their lives – that translates to close to six million people. At least one per cent of a population is likely to have a serious and persistent mental illness at any given time – that’s roughly 300,000 Canadians.

Mental Health Week events

Tuesday, May 4

◆ Burnaby city hall, 4949 Canada Way: The Canadian Mental Health Association will have an exhibit and information in the main foyer, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. At noon, guest speaker in council chambers on balancing life and work.

◆ Cameron Recreation Complex, 9523 Cameron St.: The Mood Disorders Association of B.C., exhibit and information from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. ◆ Bonsor Recreation Complex, 6550 Bonsor Ave.: Canadian Mental Health Association, exhibit and information available, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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◆ Burnaby city hall, 4949 Canada Way: The Mood Disorders Association of B.C., exhibit in foyer, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. At noon, in council chambers, speaker talking about depression and anxiety.

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Swinging girl returns Ceremony marks return of landmark neon sign on Hastings Street She’s back in the Heights – in full swing. The Heights Merchants Association is hosting a ceremony to mark the reinstallation of the swinging girl sign, a neon fixture that hung on Hastings Street for more than five decades. “It’s a long-standing icon for the Heights that everybody remembers and recognizes,” said Isabel Kolic, executive director of the Heights Merchants Association. “To have it take its rightful place on Hastings Street is really special.” The swinging girl sign hung over Helen’s Children’s Wear for more than

52 years. The sign was removed after the shop closed in July 2007. The shop owner was leasing the 1958 neon swinging girl from a company called Sicon Signs. The City of Burnaby partnered with Sicon to refurbish the fixture, which now reads Heights instead of Helen’s. The city also designated it a heritage landmark. The sign is now in the care of the association and the city. The swinging girl will be back in her original place, but the shop space is now an extension of Cioffi’s Meat Market and Gourmet Kitchen. The celebration is Thursday, May 6, at 8:15 p.m. at 4142 Hastings St. During the event, the sign will be lit and put into motion. Visit www.burnabyheights.com for more information. jmoreau@burnabynow.com

Beginning at 9 p.m. on Friday, May 7, 2010, eastbound access to Gilmore Avenue from Grandview Highway will be permanently closed. This closure is part of the Port Mann/Highway 1 Improvement (PMH1) Project, and in the short term, the area will serve as a construction staging site. Once the PMH1 Improvement Project is complete, the area will become part of the new High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) access ramp to Grandview Highway westbound. This traffic pattern change will be well signed and motorists are encouraged to familiarize themselves with alternate access routes.

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MOVERS & SHAKERS Janaya Fuller-Evans

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n Wednesday, April 21, GardenWorks in Burnaby hosted Springtime in France, an event to raise money for the YWCA’s Crabtree Corner. The event was a sold-out success, raising more than $3,000, with about 250 guests in attendance. French chef Michel Jacob of Le Crocodile Restaurant shared some of his favourite recipes. Wine expert Werner Schonberger and gardening expert Susan Ware also made presentations, with Ware giving a hands-on workshop on growing culinary herbs. The jazz quartet, the Emma Postl Trio (plus one) played as guests drank wine and ate hors d’oeuvres. GardenWorks’ general manager and co-owner, Leanne Johnson, and Evaleen Jaager Roy, author of Four Chefs, One Garden, organized the event. Crabtree Corner, in Vancouver, provides programs and services to women and children living in the Downtown Eastside. The YWCA facility provides 30,000 meals to mothers and children annually.

Family affair

Williams and White, a manufacturing company that has been in Burnaby for more than 50 years, held an open house on Friday, April 9. Justin Williams, CEO, conducted a tour of the facilities for local clients and politicians. The company designs and builds large-scale machinery for the resource and other industries, and maintains equipment as well. It is the largest grinding facility in Western Canada. The equipment division manufactures industrial saw and knife grinding and maintenance machinery. The company has also recently diversified into automation, designing control panel systems for machinery. The Williams have been involved with the company, which was founded by Justin’s grandfather Christopher as a machine shop in 1957, for three generations, Justin said. The company employs between 25 and 30 workers today. “We have a cutting-edge workforce,” said Williams, who studied electrical engineering at the University of British Columbia. Williams and White began to diversify over the past five years, Williams said, moving from serving natural resource-based clients to include those in the food service and transportation industries as well.

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Concerned: Ed Carmona, who runs Paragon Personnel in Burnaby, is taking issue with new federal rules for live-in caregivers. He’s worried that the changes will leave employers without protection if nannies recruited from overseas decide to leave.

Caregiver rules raise concerns Jennifer Moreau staff reporter

A local business owner says the federal government’s new rules for live-in caregivers will cost employers more while offering no guarantee the women will stay. The new rules, which took effect April 1, require employers to pay for flights to Canada and cover the caregivers’ first three months of medical insurance. According to Ed Carmona, this will cost people more money to hire foreign caregivers with no protection in case the nanny decides to split before the contract ends. Carmona runs Paragon Personnel in Burnaby, a nanny-recruiting business that’s been around for 30 years and is in good standing with the Better Business Bureau. “It’s grossly unfair to the employer,” Carmona said. “I understand there are changes, but make them fair, make them

balanced.” If the employers have to pay for the caregivers’ flights, then the caregivers should have to complete the contract, Carmona said. Far too often, desperate women agree to anything to get to Canada, then may decide to leave if they don’t like where they are living. The government’s attitude is that it’s the employers’ risk if the nanny leaves, he added. “I have many clients who are all over B.C. and Alberta. A nanny says yes to a job and changes her mind after she lands here,” he said. Live-in caregivers usually help the elderly or take care of kids. In Carmona’s experience, the overwhelming majority are women. Glecy Duran works with the Philippine Women Centre of B.C., an organization that campaigns against the government’s live-in caregiver program.

Duran wants the government to scrap the program entirely. Her view is that it’s a way to import cheap labour instead of paying for seniors’ care and universal child care for Canadians. Duran wants the government to let people come to Canada as permanent residents and be allowed to bring their families. Under the current program, live-in caregivers have to reside in the employers’ home, and they are not allowed to bring their children. The new rules also mean live-in caregivers have four years (instead of three) to get enough work experience before they can apply for permanent residency. “The changes are technical and do nothing to change the fundamentally flawed program,” Duran said. For a full list of the changes to the program, see Jennifer Moreau’s blog, Community Conversations, at www.burnabynow.com.

Company reaches out to Europe Day4 Energy Inc., a Burnaby based solar power company, has entered into an agreement to acquire ACI-ecotec GmbH & Co. KG, a photovoltaic (PV) equipment design and manufacturing company based in Germany. PV technology is used to convert light to electricity in solar panels. The combination of Day4’s technolo-

gy and ACI’s specialized know-how and equipment has allowed the company to immediately launch the offering of its turnkey manufacturing technology solution for production of PV cells and PV modules, according to a press release from Day4. The launch was made possible by ACI’s customer base and reputation, as well as the company’s ability to execute projects

quickly, the release goes on to say. ACI’s manufacturing process and equipment engineering capabilities will also add significantly to Day4’s research and development team, according to the release, and allow the company to develop the next generations of PV technology more quickly. jfuller-evans@burnabynow.com

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Be true to the real you HEALTHWISE

Dr. Davidicus Wong

ho is the real you? What do your actions say to others – and you? In recent columns, I have written about how, as parents, we influence our children more by our words and actions than our lectures. We cannot hide our true selves from our families. Nor can we believe in one thing and do the opposite in our daily work. We each ought to live lives consistent with our best values. When we don’t, we may not like what we see. Perhaps that’s why most of us don’t look. We continue to travel along the same path, out of habit or in reflex to what we encounter in our day-to-day lives. When we look at our past choices or even our behaviour today, we may not like what we see. How have we treated others? How have we allowed others to treat us? How do we treat our bodies? What does this tell us about how

we respect others and how we respect ourselves? One of the greatest human challenges is to accept our past and to forgive others for what they have done to us – to let go of that which keeps us from growing and fulfilling the promise of our individual potentials. Others may have harmed us when we were most vulnerable through their own unthinking actions, and they may regret their actions. Some have harmed us with malice and deliberation and remain unrepentant still. They carry on in their own lives, but their actions have left their mark in our psyches. To let go of the trauma of the past in order to achieve our potential for happiness in the future requires an act of love – a deeper love of oneself. Greater still can be the challenge of forgiving ourselves for the mistakes we have made. We are all human and imperfect. We have all made poor choices, but in the past, we did and said what we did, knowing only what we knew and being who we were at the time. We habitually relate to others according to our old patterns. We may think

of ourselves as unchanging. But we are not. One certainty in life is change – in our circumstances, in our relationships and in ourselves.Yes, you are what you do and what you say, yet you are not done; you are an evolving and unfinished work of art, and you are the artist. You may not have chosen the canvas – your past, your circumstances and the events of your life – or your paints – your talents and the resources at hand – yet you hold the brush. Let your strokes be deliberate. Let them express your true self. No matter what has happened before, your life can still be beautiful. It begins with a willingness to look deeply at your past and present, asking what it all says about you and what you stand for. This requires humility and self-acceptance, but to move forward requires self-responsibility and a recognition of your choice from this moment on. What will you do differently? How shall my actions today reflect my authentic self? Dr. Davidicus Wong is a family physician. His Internet radio show can be heart at www.mediaontap.com.

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Is Burnaby student the greenest of them all? prize includes a $3,000 scholarship and $500 worth of eco-friendly school supplies. To read her entry and vote, go to www.canadasgreenest school.ca.

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urnaby North Secondary student Jennifer Hao is a finalist in Canada’s Greenest School Contest, and the prize is a hybrid school bus worth $200,000. The Grade 10 student is one of 10 finalists across the country in a contest where the winner is determined by votes online. Hao’s entry is an essay outlining her hopes of the school starting a “green rides” campaign, where hybrids would eventually phase out regular school buses. Besides the bus, the top

Burnaby nurse heading to Haiti

A Vancouver nurse who lives in Burnaby is about to embark on a humanitarian mission to Haiti. Alexander Wong is a critical care nurse with Vancouver General Hospital’s intensive care unit. He will be in Haiti May 4 to 18, helping a medical team providing relief effort. Haiti is still suffering from the effects of a 7.0 quake that hit Jan. 12. Wong is volunteering with Canadian Medical Assistance Teams, which helps people suffering

from natural disasters, conflict or poverty.

Beauty with a purpose

A local teen is collecting donations for a silent auction in her bid to become Miss World 2010. Sidney Shindle, 19, is a delegate in the Miss World Canada competition on May 7. The UBC student is the youngest competitor of 33 Canadian contestants, aged 19 to 24. “This pageant is the precursor for the Miss World pageant, the longest running pageant in history, focusing on beauty with a purpose,” Shindle said. “Straying away from the typical stick-thin, bathing suit beauty style of other pageants, Miss World is centred around volunteering, giving back to the community and

composing oneself as a role model and classy young woman.” Shindle is not a newcomer to the world of beauty queens. In 2008, she was first runner-up in Miss Canada Teen Global. Shindle is volunteering to help Variety – the Children’s Charity, and money raised by each delegate and ticket sales will be donated to Variety. Shindle is also raising money by collecting donations for a silent auction. To donate, contact Shindle by e-mailing sidneyshindle@hotmail. com.

Farmers’ market open for season

9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Canada Way and Deer Lake Parkway. The market features organic produce, jams, jellies, salsa, beef, sauces, baking, honey, tea, eggs, artisan crafts and more. There will also be cooking competitions where winning recipes get posted online. The competitions are the first Saturday of the month at noon, starting in June with best savoury pie recipe. The market also has a book exchange, a play area for kids and a games table and local newspapers to peruse. For more information, visit www.artisanmarkets. ca or call Lyn, the main

organizer, at 604-318-0596 between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m.

For the fry

On April 21, the NOW ran a front-page photo of the Eagle Creek salmon release, but the caption incorrectly identified the chum fry as smolts. Smolts are bigger, usually about four inches long, and at that stage they are undergoing physiological changes so their bodies can adapt to living salt water. Send Here and Now items to Jennifer by e-mail, jmoreau@burnabynow. com. Visit her Community Conversations blog online at www.burnabynow.com.

For those who prefer local produce, the Burnaby farmers’ market is set to open May 1. The market runs every Saturday, from

Salmon efforts net an award Jennifer Moreau staff reporter

The Pacific Salmon Foundation is rewarding a Burnaby woman for her work bringing fish back to local waterways. Jennifer Atchison, a founding member of the Stoney Creek Environment Committee, received a Hungerford Award from the foundation on Wednesday. “It was just unreal,” Atchison said. “I’m very, very moved by getting that award because I just feel that there are so many people that were behind that award. The people, the municipality, the level of government, the Pacific Salmon Foundation helped so much for me to be able to do what I do.” Besides the award, Atchison gets

$10,000 for the committee to use and then the Fraser. towards its work protecting Stoney In 1989, the creek was devoid of any Creek. salmon, but after more “The main thing that “I’m very moved than 20 years of organized we have to do is find out volunteer work, there are by getting that how we can get those fish now pink, chum, coho, award because back and keep (them) steelhead trout, as well as happy,” Atchison said. the endangered nooksack I just feel that This award is named dace, a tiny fish found there are so many in only a handful of B.C. after a former Pacific Salmon Foundation chairpeople that were streams. man, George Hungerford, The Pacific Salmon behind that who presented the award Foundation is a nonat an April 28 gala in governmental, charitable award.” Vancouver. organization set up to The headwaters of protect, conserve and JENNIFER ATCHISON award winner Stoney Creek are on rebuild wild salmon popBurnaby Mountain, close ulations. For more, see to SFU. The creek winds down the www.psf.ca. For more on the Stoney mountain’s south slope and eventu- Creek Environment Committee, see ally joins up with the Brunette River www.vcn.bc.ca/stoney.

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Local teens take to the stage for Grease Pianist performs

Fans of piano music will want to check out a solo recital set for Saturday, May 1 at 7 p.m. at the Michael J. Fox Theatre . Raymond Zeng, a 16year-old concert pianist from Coquitlam, is offering up the recital – and, courtesy of Showcase Pianos, he’ll be playing on a rare Fazioli piano, made by hand in Italy and considered to be among the finest pianos available

Deer Lake Gallery is opening today. The opening reception for Journeys and Crossings, featuring paintings by Jane Appleby and Wendy Skroce, runs from 2 to 4 p.m. Everyone is welcome to enjoy the reception. Pop by the gallery at 6584 Deer Lake Ave. or call 604-298-7322 for information about the exhibition. Send Lively City ideas to Julie, jmaclellan@burnaby now.com. See her In the Spotlight blog online at www.burnabynow.com – follow the link under Blogs at the right-hand side.

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Barber’s writing, the exquisitely impressionistic mysticism of Pierre Villette and the universality of faith found in the 12th-century Codex Calixtinus,” the choir’s website says. “Through the inspired works of such composers, perhaps we too can capture a glimpse of paradise.” Tickets are $25 regular, $20 for seniors and students, or $10 for secondary school students with ID. For groups of 10 or more, tickets can be bought for $15 apiece. Order online at www. phoenixchamberchoir. bc.ca, or call 604-584-4755.

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of Canadian Idol. He was also selected as a Burnaby Local Hero last year. Kelsey is 14 and in Grade 9 at Burnaby South Secondary, where she’s in choir and drama. She has LIVELY CITY been dancing since the Julie MacLellan age of three and has been wo Burnaby teens studying musical theatre will be taking cenfor the past eight years, tre stage as the the last six with Lindbjerg Lindbjerg Academy stages Academy. Grease this month. She’s also studying Frankie Cena is starjazz and ballet and just ring as Danny, and Kelsey returned home from a Grant appears as Dance Power Cha Cha. competition with The produca silver medal. tion is on from Among her May 12 to 16. highlights was Both Frankie performing in the and Kelsey are Winter Olympic accomplished closing ceremoperformers. nies. Frankie is With her fellow an 18-yeardancers, she’s also old Burnaby performed at the Frankie Cena Mountain grad, PNE, at the Port ‘Danny’ currently enrolled Moody Festival of in the Sauder School of the Arts and at a number Business at UBC on a full of benefits and community scholarship. events. He’ll be familiar to Grease is onstage at the Burnaby readers, since he’s Terry Fox Theatre, 1260 appeared in these pages Riverwood Gate in Port before for many of his Coquitlam. Tickets are $16. achievements. See www.lindbjerg He’s been singing and academy.com for all the acting since Grade 2 and details, or buy tickets at started performing with www.vtixonline.com. the B.C. Boys’ Choir in Kudos to Frankie and 2000. Kelsey (and thanks to their He has had leading proud moms, Cathy Cena roles in a number of musiand Laverne Grant, for cal productions, including letting us know about the How I Became Queen, The show.) King Who Wouldn’t Sing and the Aladdin pantomime. Get a glimpse of paraHe’s performed in dise in music. Burnaby’s Cavalcade Phoenix Chamber of Stars and Stars of Choir exploring the Tomorrow, was human yearna semifinalist ing to connect in the PNE Star with the divine Discovery contest in its concert, On twice and capthe Threshold of tured the titles Heaven. of Tri-City Idol The Burnabyin 2007 and Port based choir, Moody Idol in directed by 2009. Ramona He was the Luengen, is assistant direcperforming on Kelsey Grant tor and MC of Saturday, May ‘Cha Cha’ Burnaby’s Got 8 at 8 p.m. at Talent and is also Shaughnessy Heights an accomplished public United Church. speaker and debater who “You will be swept now coaches the Burnaby away by the spiritually Mountain team. and emotionally charged He also beat out 900 music of Polish composer Vancouver hopefuls to Pawel Lukaszewski, the make it to the third round sublimity of Samuel

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Every May women around the world are celebrated for their sacriﬁces and contributions to the family. With all that Mom does for her children, it would seem like the concept of honoring her would be ages old. However, it really wasn’t until relatively recently that a celebration of mothers was instituted. In ancient Greece individuals honored Rhea, mother of the gods. Christians also celebrated Mary the mother of God. But it wasn’t until the 1900s before the general mothering population was celebrated in earnest. Ann Marie Reeves Jarvis was a young Appalachian homemaker who, beginning in 1858, attempted to improve sanitation and nursing procedures through women’s clubs and what she called “Mothers Friend-

ship Day.” It wasn’t Anne Marie, but rather her daughter, Ann Jarvis, who created the Mother’s Day that we celebrate today. Anna spent many years caring for her aging and ailing mother. Anne Marie died on May 9, 1905 and Anna missed her terribly. Anna noticed that many children failed to respect and honor their mothers while they were alive, and it wasn’t until after they died that these children recognized what they had lost in their parent. She intended to start a Mother’s Day to honor mothers. In 1907, Anna Jarvis attempted to establish Mother’s Day to “honor mothers, living and dead.” She started the campaign to establish a national Mother’s Day. Together with her friends, Jarvis started a letter-writing campaign to urge ministers, businessmen and congressmen to declare a national Mother’s Day holiday. Her efforts paid off. The ﬁrst Mother’s Day was celebrated on May 10, 1908 and honored the late Anne Marie Reeves Jarvis. After this initial celebration, Mother’s Day caught on. The Mother’s Day International Association was established on December 12, 1912, to promote and encourage meaningful observances of the event. And on May 9, 1914, a presidential proclamation declared that every year the second Sunday in May would be observed as Mother’s Day.

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Times are changing, however, and many experts are noticing an increased trend towards Mother’s Day gifts with a more personal touch. According to Shelli Gardner, CEO and co-founder of crafting company Stampin’ Up!, a growing number of Canadians are choosing handmade or personalized Mother’s Day gifts that were created especially for the receiver. “Showing your love and appreciation for Mom doesn’t have to cost a fortune,” said Gardner. “The gift with the greatest impact, the one that shows you truly wanted to make someone feel special, is the one you make yourself.” Gardner suggests the following Mother’s Day gift ideas for creative types:

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Handmade cards: Creating a unique do-it-yourself Mother’s Day card can be as simple as gathering coloured paper, punches and rubber stamps, or investing in a ready-made cardmaking kit that includes all required supplies. Include favourite photos, phrases, and colours, and don’t be afraid to get decorative with ribbons and other accessories. Personalized jewellery: There was a time when handmade Mother’s Day jewellery meant paper-clip necklaces and

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While he works in a management capacity now, doing everything from designing unorthodox patios to dragging his workers out of restaurants when it’s time to get back to work, he still has marks on his hands from the many years of hard, exacting work he’s done. Unlike many landscapers, Battell doesn’t advertise. He doesn’t have to. He’s done enough good quality work that he relies purely on word of mouth and the labour of 18 employees to sell his product. “We’ve built a client base,” he says. Battell has run the company for seven years,

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However, Battell also caters to people who want to make a few improvements to their yard, but aren’t quite ready to fork over $80,000 to get it done. Battell has pictures of a very impressive front yard landscaping job his company did. He said the job was prompted by the owner not wanting to mow his lawn anymore. Battell paved some of the area with flagstone, turned over some of the remaining lawn to create a rock garden, and added a bed of river rock to deal with any problems that might come up in terms of drainage. Battell says he customizes yards for various concerns his clients have. If a client has young children and wants to make sure the yard is “kid friendly,” Battell says he’ll avoid sharp corners and steep drop-offs. If a customer is worried about his dog digging up the garden, Battell says he’ll designate one area of the yard for the dog. Following that, he’ll bury a box of dog biscuits, thus keeping the client’s garden safe from canine assaults. People interested in hiring Battell can call 604842-3201 or send an e-mail to insideoutcs@ gmail.com. BY JEREMY SHEPHERD, CONTRIBUTING WRITER

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MOTORING

Drive safe for playoffs With the second round of the NHL playoffs getting underway, ICBC is encouraging drivers to stay safe behind the wheel – whether you’ll be cheering on the Canucks at GM Place, or taking in the excitement at a friend’s house or local sports bar. ICBC notes that the roads may be busier than usual, with hockey fans out in force, but there are things every driver can do to help make a safer game night for everyone. Consider carpooling, taking transit, a taxi or walking to your playoff experience. Here are ICBC’s tips to help you plan for a fun and safe playoff experience:

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down and keep your distance from all road users. ◆ Get home safe. If your activities are going to involve alcohol, have a plan to get home safe – carpool, take transit, a taxi or walk to your playoff experience. Try to strike a deal with your friends – offer to be the designated driver and ask one of your friends to do the same for the next game.

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Older drivers are being given some help to stay safe behind the wheel. Living Well, Driving Well, a workshop for mature drivers, is being offered by the BCAA Traffic Safety Foundation on Wednesday, May 26. It’s on from 1:45 to 3:45 p.m. at Confederation Centre, 4585 Albert St., North Burnaby. To register, call 604-294-1936.

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Michael Cirillo is good on his word. The day after receiving the disappointing news that his box lacrosse coaches had assigned him to the bantam B squad, the 12-year-old freestyle skier made his grandfather a promise that he would come back from the weekend’s racing at Silver Star Mountain with a gold medal. Michael went one better, returning with a gold in the age group moguls event and a second-place medal in the slope style or tricks portion. It was a brave promise to make, considering the Grade 7 Glenbrook Middle School student had yet to win a podium event in his first two seasons since taking up freestyle skiing at Apex Mountain in Penticton. “(My grandfather) was pretty happy. He said, ‘Thank you for winning me the gold. You kept your word.’ It made me feel pretty good.” The change has also convinced the Queen’s Park resident that a decision to switch to freestyle from downhill was the right one. When Michael first began competing in alpine skiing at the age of eight, he was met with success. By the time he decided to Skiing Page 32

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A Giant step: Burnaby Winter Club centre Anthony Ast, seen in white at the recent Western Canadian bantam championships, was a first-round Western Hockey League draft pick Thursday.

Club centre taken 19th by WHL Giants Tom Berridge sports editor

Burnaby’s Anthony Ast was taken in the first round by the Vancouver Giants in the Western Hockey League bantam draft Thursday. Ast, a Grade 9 Burnaby South Secondary student, got the news as he was just walking out the door Thursday morning. “My first thought was, ‘Wow, I never thought I would be playing for them.’ They were always my No. 1 team to go to,” said Ast. “I thought it was too good to be true

when I heard.” Vancouver traded down with the Tri-City Americans to take the 5-9 170-pound Burnaby Winter Club centre with its 19th overall pick in the draft. Tri-City took goalie Eric Comrie from Edmonton with the 13th pick of the opening round. Although projected to go in the top five or 10 overall in the annual bantam draft, Ast’s initial disappointment was quickly erased by the news he was picked up Vancouver. “I have a lot of buddies from the Lower Mainland who wanted to go

to Vancouver, but I never thought it would be me,” added Ast, who led the winter club in scoring this season. When Ast finally got to school, he found the news had spread throughout the hallways and kids were coming up to him and telling him things like they would be buying season tickets to the Giants to come watch him play. “It was kind of a cool feeling. I’ve never had people say that to me before,” he said. But before that happens, Ast is Draft Page 32

League winds down, playoffs begin next week Tom Berridge sports editor

Burnaby Central took over first place in district high school girls’ soccer following a 2-0 victory over the New Westminster Hyacks at Mercer Stadium Tuesday. Kaleigh Fratkin got Central’s first goal of the game, stealing the ball from a Hyack defender and firing the game-winning tally off the keeper into the net at the 50minute mark of contest. Zoe Goss of Central sealed the contest late in the game, sending a long shot from the right side high into the far side of the goal with

just minutes remaining. Yvonne Riopel got the shutout in goal for the Central Wildcats, despite a determined effort by the New Westminster side in the second half of play. “With the skill on our team, I think we can (make the provincials), we’re aggressive and all very skilled,” said Burnaby’s Brianna Thielmann, who helped anchor a stalwart backline for the Wildcats. “I felt the pressure, but you take it and deal with it and in the end we scored.” The Hyacks appeared to step up their game following the first Central goal.

Kristi Shanks led the first wave of Hyack chances just minutes after surrendering the goal, sending a strike from long range just whistling over the crossbar. Sunny Virk kept the pressure on, crossing a ball dangerously through the Central penalty area. Jessica Goodwin also joined the attack, managing a hard shot on goal on a half break that Riopel controlled. Goodwin came close again on a later chance that Riopel steered wide. Off the ensuing corner, Thielmann then blocked a shot and cleared the ball out of harm’s

way. Goss scored the insurance goal shortly afterwards. “We had quite a few chances,” remarked Shanks after the game. “But we’ll bet to play them again.” Elsewhere, Sidney Roy scored a goal for Burnaby North but Burnaby South came back to tie the match on a counter by Abbey Vogt in a 1-1 draw at North on Tuesday. League play ended Thursday (after NOW deadlines). Playoffs begin next week, beginning with playdowns Tuesday, May 4 at Burnaby Lake Sports ComplexWest. Both matches start at 3 p.m.

The Burnaby Lakers made it two wins in a row following a 9-5 victory over the Langley Thunder Tuesday. The junior A Lakers started strongly for a second straight game, outscoring the home club 5-3 and finishing the matchup with a shutout third period against the winless Thunder. On Sunday, Burnaby had a similar start and finish in its 12-5 season opening win at home against the Delta Islanders. “Our first game was good, but our second game was sloppy,” said Burnaby head coach Mike Kuppan. “We took some bad offensive penalties, and our shot selection wasn’t great. But we’ll straighten that out.” In Langley, Jaxson Lee opened the scoring for the Lakers, finishing off a power play from first-year forward Mackenzie Davis at the three-minute mark of the first period. Two minutes later, Davis potted his first of the season en route to a hat trick. Davis was also credited with the game-winning goal from Chase Clark and goalie Brodie MacDonald late in the second period that broke a 5-5 deadlock. Davis led all scorers with five points, while Clark chipped in with three helpers on the left side. Clay Collison also garnered three points, including the final goal of the game late in the final frame. MacDonald recorded his second win in goal for Burnaby, stopping 37 shots, including 15 in a 2-2 middle period. Reegan Comeault and Colton Porter had two goals apiece for the 0-3 Thunder. The Lakers will be in tough when they take on last year’s league champion Coquitlam Adanacs at the Bill Copeland Sports Centre on Sunday. Game time is 7 p.m. “Losing to (Coquitlam) last year, I want them to learn it wasn’t a fluke. We need to make due on our chances,” Kuppan said.

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Happy anniversary Burnaby HoF Shoulder arms:

Burnaby North’s Isabella di Trocchio, left, wins a ball from Haley Meyers of New Westminster in a 2-0 loss to the Hyacks in district girls’ soccer league play. Playoffs start this Tuesday at Burnaby Lake Sports ComplexWest.

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Back to Bears after Capital loss The Washington Capitals recalled Burnaby’s Karl Alzner from their American Hockey League affiliate Hershey Bears for Wednesday’s Game 7 against the Montreal Canadians. The 21-year-old blueliner had more than 15 minutes of ice time in his first NHL playoff game, a crushing 2-1 loss to the lastseeded Habitants. Alzner, a second-year defenceman, played in 21 regular season games for the Capitals this season, registering five assists. He was reassigned to the Bears following the loss. The fifth overall draft pick of the Caps in the 2007

NHL draft, Alzner scored three goals and added 18 assists in 56 games for Hershey, finishing third on the squad with a plus-34 rating. In his last game in Hershey before the callup, Alzner garnered two assists and was named the game’s third star as the Bears took a 2-0 stranglehold on the AHL East Division final series following a 6-3 victory over the Albany River Rats on Sunday.

The first-year Red Deer Rebel centre finished fifth in rookie scoring with 24 goals and 65 points this season. Emerson Etem of Medicine Hat led all rookies with 37 goals, while Vancouver Giants defenceman Kevin Connauton, who signed a pro contract with the Vancouver Canucks Wednesday, led all firstyears with 72 points.

WHL top rookie

MikeandMarkSantorelli went down to defeat with the Milwaukee Admirals following a seven-game West Division semifinal series with the Chicago Wolves Monday.

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins of Burnaby was named the Western Hockey League rookie of the year in Edmonton Wednesday.

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Players 5-yrs-old (U6) to 17-yrs-old (U18) can register today online at www.sbmc.net or in person on Thursday, April 22, 2010 from 6 to 8 pm at the south end of the Bonsor Rec Centre for the 2010/2011 Soccer Season.

Soccer Registration Fee includes a Soccer Uniform, Team and Player photo and our Soccer Skills Development Program for all players and coaches from U6 to U18 and Goalie Training for all interested players from U8 to U18. All players from U6 to U8 receive a size 3 soccer ball if they register online or in person before 28 May 2010. All players from U9 to U12 may participate in our Spring Soccer Skills Development Program if they are registered online or in person before 28 May 2010. Sessions will be held on Tuesday evenings from 7:45-9:00pm starting 1 June until June 22. All players from U11 to U18 must attend tryouts to be placed on a Gold, Silver or Tier 1 Team. South Burnaby Metro Club has the largest and most successful Divisional Soccer Program in Burnaby with 35 Teams from U11 to U18 playing at every calibre of play. As a result of our Soccer Skills Development Program, many of our Divisional teams are successful in the District Cup, Coastal Cup and Provincial Cup.

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SFU ATHLETICS

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Runner named regional athlete of the week

Simon Fraser University runner Helen Crofts was named the NAIA Association of Independent Associations female athlete of the week April 27. Crofts, a sophomore middle distance runner, eclipsed the competition at last week’s Achilles Cup dual meet against the University of B.C., winning the individual 400- and 1,500-metre events while anchoring the Clan’s 4x400m relay to a third victory. Crofts is currently the top-rated 800-m runner in the NAIA and will lead the Clan into the NAIA national outdoor track and field championships next month. Crofts is the third Clan female to win an AIA athlete of the week award. Soccer goalkeeper Cassie Newbrook and softball player Leah Riske won earlier honours. Arjan Bhullar, Todd Lucyk, Alex Hanne, Kevin Friesen, Hide Ozawa and Colin Streckmann, who won two AIA male athlete of the week mentions in October, have also taken the award for SFU.

To open camp

SFU sophomore Kristjana Fridfinnson was selected by Volleyball Canada for the national women’s open high performance camp May 2 to 4. Fridfinnson finished the collegiate season as one of only two Clan players to start in all 20 league games, finishing with 1.56 kills per game and posting an attack percentage of .176. She also was the Clan’s

block leader with 0.91 blocks per game. Fridfinnson was third on the squad in total points, averaging 2.20 points per outing.

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1st Div. II recruit

Simon Fraser University’s men’s basketball program signed its first recruit for the upcoming NCAA Division II season. Peter Boateng from Brampton, Ont., a 6-5 swing guard, starred for the powerful St. Marguerite d’Youville high school in both basketball and volleyball. Boateng is also an Ontario scholar, who plans on studying kinesiology at SFU with a goal of attending medical school in the future. “(Boateng) is a good fit for our program, he came out and visited SFU and really gelled with our guys,” said Clan head coach Scott Clark in a prepared release. “He is a very athletic kid with a ton of potential. He has to get a little stronger, but his basic skills – passing, catching, shooting and dribbling – are all very good and moving forward. I think he projects to be a very effective player at the NCAA Division II level.” The Clan finished last season second in the Canada West conference Pacific Division with a 14-4 record. It was SFU’s best finish since 2003. In September, SFU will join the Great Northwest Athletic Conference as part of its transition into the NCAA Div. II.

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Spring in their step: An under-8 Burnaby FC soccer player, left, fights off a tackle from a Wesburn player in elite spring league play at Beecher Park.

Draft: Two other Bruins drafted continued from page 30

more likely to get his feet wet in the B.C. major midget hockey league next season, probably with the Greater Vancouver Canadians club. Burnaby Winter club captain Joseph Carvalho of Burnaby was picked up in the fourth round, 73rd overall, by Prince George, while another winter club defenceman, Bo Pellah, went in the sixth round to the Spokane Chiefs 126th overall. Ast was surprised that only two

of his teammates were scooped up in Thursday’s draft. But he maintained that all his teammates on the AAA bantam Bruins had what it takes. “They all deserved a shot,” Ast said. “They all have the skills and contributed to our season. That’s why we were such a good team.” Saskatchewan native Alex Forsberg was selected No. 1 overall by the Prince George Cougars in this year’s WHL player lottery.

Alex Calbick, fresh off a recent stint with the junior national baseball team in Florida, helped the Coquitlam Reds defeat the Vancouver Cannons 5-1 in extra innings. The Reds shortstop slugged a two-run double and also scored a run in a four-run Coquitlam 10th inning to win the B.C. Premier Baseball League contest at Queen’s Park Stadium Tuesday. The teams were tied 1-1 after scoring single runs in the sixth inning. Brandon Favaro got the Cannons’ only run with a solo dinger, clubbing his first home run of the season in the bottom of the inning to knot the contest. On Sunday, the two clubs split a doubleheader. Coquitlam took the opener 3-1, with Vancouver winning the late game by an 8-1 score. Jordan Ramirez got the win on the mound for the Cannons, giving up just three hits in five innings work, while shaving his earned run average to just 0.47. In the win, Tyler Yorko batted in a run and Favaro scored for the Cannons, who slipped to 6-4 in the 13-team ladder. In the B.C. premier junior loop, Matthew Yee had a hit and scored a run for the junior Cannons in a 6-2 loss against the Victoria Eagles at Queen’s Park Stadium April 25.

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leave the discipline, he had already scored first-place wins at Silver Star, Mount Baldy and Revelstoke in his age category. “It was like a half-and-half decision,” said Michael. “I always like the jumps and would spend my time doing tricks, which interfered with the racing. “My coach said, ‘He spends half the time in the air, so why not go into freestyle.’ “I took it as a big relief, and a lot of my friends who I hung out with were in freestyle.” Michael soon learned that freestyle was as much about technique as downhill was. The most important lesson was learning just how to set up for a jump. As a close relation to the Shasta Trampoline Club Cirillo family

from Burnaby, Michael has started taking instruction at the precompetitive level in the hopes of learning even more tricks. He has not yet attempted bigair aerials, like flips or 360-degree manoeuvres. Those must first be supervised by his coach under controlled conditions before being qualified for competition. At the provincials earlier this month, Michael garnered 13.84 points to win the Super Youth moguls, more than a full point ahead of Mt. Washington runnerup Layne Anvelt. In the super slope final, Michael won the silver in a close final with Apex teammate Cameron Kapusty. Taking off from a four-foot jump, Michael won the mogul event, performing a twister, mov-

ing his skis from side to side, and jumps within the designated ski a spread to near perfection. areas on Apex. But when Michael gets the “We usually like to hit jumps itch, he might ask his coach if and stuff. But sometimes we like he can cut out of class early and to go out and find a cliff and just just take a rip down the land right down in the popular Juniper run at powder and ski out,” Apex. Most coaches say Michael said. “I might yes. suggest something and “They know if they like, ‘Whew, this is not want to keep the kid in what I was expecting.’ the program, they have But I’d have to test it to make it fun, too. I out cause it was my really like that,” Michael idea.” said. “It’s like the freeOne such cliff is aptly dom I never had racing. nicknamed Holy F### I can try new things, try Michael Cirillo and runs as high as 60 more, and ask my coach He had to learn with feet at its highest point. for pointers to do the his hair on fire. The first time he better levels.” ever attempted it was Michael’s 16-yearby accident. old brother Luca is a daredevil, Michael was 10 and skiing too. The two of them spend a behind his friends, when after lot time searching out the many coming out of a stand of trees, he

found himself airborne. “All of a sudden, I could feel my skis taking off the edge and just like the feeling of my skis in the air. I took a look below and I’m 30 feet in the air and I see my friend below me, and I’m just yelling. “I think what’s going to happen when I land, but I hit it perfectly. I was pretty mad at my friend, but when I calmed down a bit, I thought, ‘That was really fun.’ We went back and did it three or four more times.” Freestyle skiing gives his parents some anxious moments for the youngest of their three sons, but he was born to the breed, said father Walter Cirillo. “Michael had to learn to keep up with the rest of the family,” said Walter. “He had to learn to ski with his hair on fire.”

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BURIAL PLOT located in Ocean View Cemetery, Acacia Section, plot 109, grave 4, 1 casket & 1 urn, $10,000 firm. 604 434-2115 BURIAL PLOTS located in Ocean View Cemetery, Garden of Fortune, Paid $26,000 Sell $20,000 each. Call 604 765-3432

2075

Furniture

BEST Deal Restwell Matt Sets. Full wrty, Dble $319. Queen $339 King $559. Will deliver. 722-3636 BRAND NEW Simmons Sealing Certa Mattress all sizes from $199, Same day delivery available, 604-773-3082 Coffee Table, 45' long, 23.5 'wide, 16' tall, glass, slides & horizontal. $45. Danish style table, 4ft 7 ' long, 30.5' wide, 29' high, 2 x 13inch leaves, tile design in the middle. $195 Mt Pleasant area, Van, 604-875-8055

2095

Lumber/Building Supplies

#1A STEEL BUILDING SALE! Save up to 60% on your new garage, shop, warehouse or storage building. 6 different colors available! 40 year warranty! FREE shipping for the first 20 callers! 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

GARAGE SALES

2080

Garage Sale

Burnaby

Garage Sale Sat & Sun, May 1 & 2 10am-4pm 7236 16th Ave

(Nr Edmonds Skytrain Stn) Sewing Machine, Kitchen Machine, Clothing & More

2080

Garage Sale

BURNABY

MULTI-FAMILY SALE

Sunday, May 2nd From 10am until 4pm 5128 Victory St, Burnaby (Imperial St/Nelson Ave) Spawn action figures, bikes, kid’s French books, games.

A36 • Saturday, May 1, 2010 • Burnaby NOW

CHILDREN PETS & LIVESTOCK 3045

Nanny Agencies

CARE SOLUTIONS INC. Professionally screened Nannies & Caregivers. pt/ft 604-682-4688

3050

Preschools/ Kindergarten

Precious Minds

3507

Montessori School

3050

GRAHAM

Montessori School

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Dogs

604.516.7777

3508

Dogs

CATS for ADOPTION Royal City Humane Society. 604-524-6447 www.rchs.bc.ca

ROTTWEILER PUPS Purebreds. D.O.B. 03/04/10. 3 females & 1 male. Full tails; dew claws removed; dewormed & vet checked. Ready now! $800 firm. (1)-604-794-3953, Chilliwack

#2 1001 Royal Ave, New West

Full Montessori Curriculum French, Music, Art, Computers, Science, Phonics

KOMONDOR 3 mos male, smart, loving, strong personality. Needs exp owner. $800. 604-857-4120

PERSIAN KITTEN spayed female 6 mth CFA reg health gaur gentle $600 firm 604-939-1231 www.dreamhimicattery.com

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3508

Dogs

ALL SMALL breed pups local & non shedding $400+ 604 590-3727 www.puppiesfishcritters.com

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Registration for FREE!!! New items each day, while supplies last

PUPPY PARADISE Beautiful Shelties 'Little Lassies!' (PB, Reg’d) M $895. F $995. 778-552-0822 DOBERMAN PUPS. Female/ Male. Tails/dew claws done. Blk/ tan. $1500-$2000. 604-607-7433

AUSSIE PUPS. Ten to choose from. Ready to go the first weekend in June. Tails & claws done. Both parents available to view. $700 - $1000/ea. 604-607-7372

April 23 - May 16 9am-3pm daily

Low, low prices, great Deals!!!...Hurry in 7530 Hopcott Road Delta BC

POMERANIAN PUPPIES 2 males, ready to go. $500 ea, mom & dad also avail. 604-858-7606

SHARPEI IN Coquitlam is looking for good home, very healthy and great with people. Must go through Sharpei rescue for an application. www.tntsharpeirescue.com please contact freesharpei@hotmail.com SHIH TZU & Lhasa Apso pups, home raised, vet ✔ 1st shot, dewormed, ready to view, $495. Chwk 604-702-1960 or 794-3197

BORDERNESE X puppies, born Mar 13 have both parents grt family & camping dog. $300. 604-792-3280

Poultry

DOUBLE DOODLES! Goldendoodle x Labradoodle Pups Best of the Best! Almost ready Fr. $850.00 Call 604-533-6905 PUPPY PARADISE Havanese Gorgeous & Smart! (PB, Reg’d) M $895. F $995. 778-552-0822

FILA/MASTIFF GUARD DOGS owners best friend. Intruders worst nightmare. all shots, $2000 each. ready now! 604-817-5957 CHIHUAHUA PUP, purebred, family raised, male, ready to go. Vancouver. $390. 778-239-6252

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4025

TEACUP YORKSHIRE Terrier pups. Health guar. 604-825-2001 www.fraservalleyyorkies.com YORKSHIRE TERRIERS fem 2yrs, housebroken, all shots, non shed. to good home $350 ea 604-724-4314

4051

RARE! CHOCOLATE & BLUE French Bulldogs, 1st in Canada. Reserve now! 604-802-6934

Health Services

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Aries March 21 - April 19: Chase money, especially money owed to you, or pursue past dollar sources such as a former job/employer. Pay old bills. Life is easy, mild. But don’t start any new projects before May 11. You might discover, early week, that there is a ﬂaw or major hindrance in something you thought was “in the bag,” especially in romantic, creative or speculation zones. Work with a Gemini, Taurus or Capricorn to overcome that ﬂaw. (Or just accept it.) Communications are affectionate, especially with someone who means a lot to you (enemies can mean a lot, too!). Happiness, Wednesday/Thursday!

Cancer June 21-July 22: A former friend, schoolmate, could pop by, phone. If this occurs Sunday to Tuesday noon, or Friday/Saturday, it could have bigger implications – opportunity, love, travel, etc. Be engaging, welcoming. Your domestic scene has “lightened up” lately, and will stay light until late July. (This also takes the pressure off marriage and other partnerships.) Use this interval to prepare for the resumption of “serious matters” in this arena late July through 2012. Get contracts signed, disagreements settled, etc. Someone out there wants to “rescue” you. If the knight’s white, say yes.

Libra Sept. 23-Oct. 22: Mysteries, intimate bonding, sex, pregnancy, lifestyle change, commitments and consequences, crime, research, dreams, investments, ﬁnances, inheritances and other people’s money – these continue to occupy you, and continue to be subject to delays, mistakes and misunderstandings. Be patient. Reprise the past – e.g., grab a former lover, chase former ﬁnancial situations, revisit former mysteries. You might be contemplating marriage, or another cultural passage. Wait: January to June 2011 will bring your answer, ring your bell. Security, home Sunday-Tuesday. Romance mid-week.

Taurus April 20-May 20: Your energy and charisma soar, you love life and it loves you! But once every four years your April/May high-energy period will occur while it is unwise to begin new projects – as now. These 1-in-4 year phases must be meant to nudge you into cleaning up your past, or seizing it so you don’t lose something --- or someone – valuable. That might be why old ﬂames, nostalgia, old contacts, and past “ungrabbed” opportunities return, as they are doing now. So use your high energy and magnetism this week, but use it to reprise (or clean up) the past. Joy, Friday/Saturday!

Leo July 23-Aug. 22: Start nothing new before May 11. Reprise the past in career, prestige areas – and protect these from mistakes, supply shortages, missed meetings, etc. A former career role might return. You’re still assertive/aggressive, your face is redder than usual, you want quick results, and you might push people too hard – this from last October to early June 2010 (and Monday/Tuesday!). On the good side, higher learning, foreign countries and lawyers beneﬁt you. Your social life has picked up! Work hard Sunday to Tuesday noon. Be ﬂexible, welcoming mid-week. Mysteries, intimacy late week.

Scorpio Oct. 23-Nov. 21: Relationships remain your prime focus. Don’t start new ones. Protect ongoing contacts from (your?) neglect. You could deal with a former spouse, business partner or contact, or a former opportunity might return (especially one involving the public, relocation, sex, ﬁnances, and/or a social group). You could grow increasingly intimate with a friend or affectionate bond. That’s good. If you learn a secret Sunday/Monday, it’s true. Take care if a relationship conﬂicts with your career or community status. Slow down, attend to home, family mid-week. Romance, creativity visit Friday/Saturday!

Gemini May 21-June 20: Lie low, rest, make no demands.Cleanup,handleoldobligations,governmentrelated tasks, administrative duties – and be nice. (Bureaucrats do engage in revenge sometimes.) Your speech and writing is a bit aggressive, male, volatile – and unusually friendly – last October to this coming June. Neglected chores will return. So might an old ﬂame, but a quiet or restrictive or burdensome one, perhaps someone you want to protect. (Remember, this is your year for career success, not for shenanigans.) Big money, mysteries and sex favour you Sunday to Tuesday. Mid-week’s mellow.

Virgo Aug. 23-Sept. 22: Start nothing new before May 11. An assortment of old friends, former lovers, teachers, schoolmates, even bosses might have started ﬂowing in – most of these won’t last, so be non-committal until you see who “sticks.” A Taurus, Gemini and/or another Virgo ﬁgure prominently. Romance, creative or speculative urges, love for happy children – these bless you Sunday to noon Tuesday. The “person” side of this shines bright; the sex/ intimate side meets problems, perhaps due to security factors. Relationships intrigue you Friday/Saturday. For 15 years, marriage/love will fascinate you.

Sagittarius Nov. 22-Dec. 21: The accent remains on work — you have a lot to do, including chores you neglected weeks or months ago. Tackle these. If unemployed, contact former employers, or return to a former ﬁeld. But DON’T start any brand new work projects, nor buy machinery. All this to May 11. If a co-worker’s driving you crazy, just take a deep breath. Your spouse is affectionate. If you’re unattached, others respond sweetly (but don’t seek anyone brand new before May 11). Money has “signiﬁcance” or involves important news Sunday-Tuesday. Be domestic, or in nature, Friday/Saturday.

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4060 PUPPY PARADISE Golden Retriever Awesome Family Dog! (PB, Reg’d) F $795 M $895 778-552-0822

BARE NAKED BABIES, Rare True Hairless Chinese Cresteds, family raised, vet checked, 14 weeks, $1000 604-723-1963

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3550

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Olympic disposal Sale on Now New/used furniture, new clothes, torch relay outﬁts, household items, one of a kind Olympic memorabilia

Dogs

JACK RUSSELL pups male, female smooth coat, tails docked, dewormed, 1st shots $450. 604-701-1587

New Westminster MONTESSORI CHILD CARE CENTRE

(convenient location, by skytrain)

3508

PURE BRED Male British Bulldog, 5 months old, Moving must sell, $2000 obo. 778-552-4509

HIMALAYAN KITTENS, 3 f/2 m, vet ✔, 1st shots, family raised, ready. $200. Aldgr 604-626-4650

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3508

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Preschools/ Kindergarten

Cats

Metaphysical

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4530

Destinations

4530-10

Okanagan/ Interior

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May 2 - 8 Capricorn Dec. 22-Jan. 19: Romance is deep, meaningful, might be of marriage quality. This applies especially if an old flame has wandered back. Take a chance on this. But don’t start a brand new relationship now – it would forever remain an “unfinished symphony.” Same advice applies to creative, speculative, sports and pleasure projects. Work is pleasant, co-workers affectionate. Your energy and charisma soar Sunday to noon Tuesday – much succeeds, but don’t push love toward intimacy too soon, and beware mixing gambling with investments. Money’s important mid-week – be nimble! Aquarius Jan. 20-Feb. 18: Rest, lie low and contemplate people, things, your life Sunday to noon Tuesday. There is much to think over, and a series of valuable insights, especially in the areas of home, security, spirit, government, sex and intimacy, romance and large finances. Your relations with others (or one other) are at a low, and critical point. Don’t expect agreement, but do realize you are probably in the “power seat” of this relationship now. (As opposed to last October/November, when roles were switched.) A “déjà-vu” situation might exist. Your energy and charisma return mid-week. Money, Friday. Pisces Feb. 19-March 20: You’re busy, but not pressured (much) – enjoy the respite.Your popularity rises Sunday to noon Tuesday – seek friends, be happy, flirt with a casual acquaintance you haven’t seen in awhile, have fun! (That casual friend might be the key to a significant social, even partnership event.) But realize restlessness can interfere with job success. Settle into rest, contemplation and mild withdrawal Tuesday noon through Thursday. True insight, inspiration arrives Thursday. Your energy and charisma surge Friday/Saturday! Attract and do. But don’t start anything new before May 11. timstephens@shaw.ca • Reading: 416-686-5014

Burnaby NOW • Saturday, May 1, 2010 • A37

5015

Business Opportunity

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5017

Business Services

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5035

Financial Services

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5060

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REAL ESTATE

6002

Agents

NEED A MORTGAGE 1st and 2nd Mortgages, Self Employed, Refinancing, Forclosures, Low Rates. 604-629-8628 www.MazumaCapital.ca

Real Estate Services

6005

HALF-PRICE HOME/COTTAGE LOCK-UP PACKAGES! Factory Direct Inventory Liquidation. Premium Windows, Doors, Siding, Roofing. 100’s of Dreams Delivered to Happy Families. 1-800-871-7089 www.greenpanel.com SACRIFICE!!! I BUY PROPERTIES Any Condition, location or price 1-800-963-2115 www.StrategicHousing.ca

6008

Condos/ Townhouses

6008-04

Burnaby

Price reduced MLS #V811457, 2103-6540 Burlington Ave, Burnaby next to Metrotown-Sunday 1-4pm 604-849-0082

6008-24

Port Coquitlam

OPEN HSE Sun, May 2nd, 2-4pm, 3348 Vincent St, Poco, 2 storey T/H 3 BR, 1255 sf, updates, f/back yard Kerry 604-763-4638, www.sandrin.com Royal LePage Coronation West

6008-30

Surrey

$365,000 2BR - 2bath Condo Spec 180° view. Beautifully reno, elegant decor, granite, tile & hardwood. Walk-in shower. Stainless appls, gas fp. Crown mouldings & chair rails. Bldg completely updated & rain screened. Gym, spa & pool. Near skytrain. 604-628-8172 http://picasaweb.google.ca/ tocololo/CondoOdysseyTowers

6020

Houses - Sale

6020-01

Real Estate

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LEGALS Notice of Disposition

TAKE NOTICE THAT the City of Burnaby proposes to transfer closed road described as Pcl A, road dedicated by Plan 1319 comprising of 563.8m2, shown outlined on Bylaw Plan BCP ___ to be consolidated with Pcl. A, Plan BCP ___ BOTH of DL 151, Gp 1, NWD to Boffo Developments (Jewel 2) Ltd (Inc. No. BC0804638) in exchange for the dedication of 715.7m2 of land as road.

NOW CLASSIFIEDS Call 604-444-3000 Fax 604-444-3050

By virtue of the Warehouseman’s Lien Act, Mundies Towing, Storage & Service (1976) Ltd. will dispose of: 1) 1998 NISSAN ALTIMA SN: 1N4DL01D4WC212701 RO: Qiang Yi Fan. 1) 1993 TOYOTA PREVIA SN: JT3AC12R9P106844 RO: Goral Miroslaw Units may be viewed and bids to be submitted on Monday May 3, 2010 at 5917 Thorne Avenue Burnaby, B.C. between 10:00am to 3:00 pm. All written bids to Mundies Towing, 5917 Thorne Ave, Burnaby, B.C. V3N 2T8.

6020

Houses - Sale

6020-01

6030

Lots & Acreage

Amazing **Rent to Own** Easy Qualifying! Stop Renting! Gorgeous 2 & 3 Bdrm T/houses in Langley. Low $$ down. 604-857-3597 or 604-418-3162

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Okanagen/ Interior

6040

EXCEPTIONAL LAKEVIEW Lots from $160,000 also: 1 panoramic 3 - acre parcel. Owner Financing, 250-307-2558 www.orlandoprojects.com

6020-04

www.bcforeclosures.com 5 BR home from $18,500 down $1,975/mo. 604-538-8888, Alain @ Sutton WC Realty W. Rock How to Buy Nice HOUSES FOR BIG PROFITS Make $232,016.96 a Year in 7 hours a week without touching a hammer. $ $ $ $ $ $ $ 24 Hr Rec. Msg. 1-866-215-8037 ID 207 LeaveWorkSomeDay.com Invigo Realty Ltd.

New Westminster

NW/BBY Border. New, spac 6 BR + Den, 4 baths. 2,600 sf. Granite, SS appl, legal suite, river view. Call now-beat the HST! $749,000, & no tax! Kelly Bhatti, Century 21 Coastal Realty, 604-808-0221

North Delta

10671 WESTSIDE Drive, Canterbury Hts, N. Delta; Sunday only, 2- 4pm. Updated home with view! $584,900. Bob Edwards, Re/Max Performance Rlty, 604-590-4888

Industrial/ Commercial

3230 SQ FT BUILDING 098900

7150 sq ft landscaped corner lot. Excellent cond. Zoned Service-Commercial & residential. Two 10x12’ Loading Doors, Mezz, AC Triple A 9ft Pallet Racks Torchon roof 2008, paint Fenced yard, 600V 4 wire 400 Amp, 3 phase power. Langley, $789,800.00

Real Estate Investment

6052

6065

★ RENT TO OWN! ★ If you have a small down payment, I have a nice home for you! Less then perfect credit OK. Call Kim 604-628-6598 KAMLOOPS RIVERFRONT. Watch Swans & eagles from deck on a 20x600sf lot. Waterski on S. Thompson from wharf. Quiet area quaint 2 br w/bsmt. Priced to sell $493,000....Royal LePage Kamloops Joyce 1-866-374-3022

To Book Your AD in the Now Classifieds CALL 604-444-3000

COZY COTTAGE Home on .82 acres Lake Front, less than 1 hour fr Vancouver. Just $525K. Park Georgia Rlty, Lisa 778 882-7275

NEW WEST. Wanted by senior, small condo, grnd floor with patio. Pet friendly. Cash sale. Call 1-250-754-7582

GRANDVIEW @ Las Vegas on South Blvd brand new concrete bldg, 2 sep 1 br XLrg units, Luxurious, ldry, 2 jacuzzi, a/c, plasma, king bed, slps 8, full equipped kitchen. Timeshare 4 x per yr, you own % of property, Rentals ok Asking $35,000 604-374-4350 * 604-506-7576

Burnaby

OPEN HOUSE - FOR SALE BY OWNER

7822 Langley Street, Bby, Sat. & Sun., May 1 & 2 (11-3pm)

6 year old half duplex. Just like new! 2000 sq. ft. 4 Bedrooms,4 bathrooms with a mortgage helper, private fenced backyard & much more.

$789,000 Ph: 604-525-3771

$685,000 Sohan Parmar 604-435-9477

6020-04

Sutton Centre Realty

6020-14

Burnaby

OPEN HOUSE SUN., MAY 2 • 11-4PM 8264 12th Avenue

Bright, clean and spacious two bedroom main with a one bedroom basement suite. Completely updated top and bottom. Updates include new bathrooms upstairs and down with soaker tub. Brand new kitchen on the main ﬂoor with stainless appliances, slate ﬂoor and a built in custom wine cooler. Too many features to list.

Call 778-772-7793

5 BR (with 2 BR self-contained in-law ste) in desirable ‘Crest’ area. 66’x110’ fenced level lot,dble det’d garage. Inground salt water pool w/outdoor cabana/bathroom.

Langley/Aldergrove

FOR SALE BY OWNER

27021-24th Ave, Aldergrove $718,000

Reduced Price to the Current Assessed Value No Real Estate Fees

Gorgeous 5,300 sq. ft. custom built home with a ﬁnished basement & in-law suite. Open A must see! design,very functional,greatfor entertaining family & friends. Close to all amenities,5 minutes to the USA. Too many features to list! You won’t be disappointed.

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Lots & Acreage

LANGLEY LOT. $284,000. Fully serviced. 3,800 sq ft. Prime location in new area of Willoughby Heights. Can build three level house with bsmnt and double garage, with lane access. Close to Hwy 1 & amen. 604-618-3244 ★ MISSION ★ 1.35 Acres Come Build your Dream Home Rare Cul-de-sac building lot in Mission. Street of High End Homes, backs onto Greenbelt. Lots of Privacy - Room for sep garage. 10 mins to downtown. Drive by 9749 Jones Terrace on Dewdney Trunk Rd, nr the Abbey, $298K. Call Len 604-763-4118

Recreation Property

Real Estate Wanted

6060

6020-04

OPEN HOUSE SUN 2-4 8158 - 13th Avenue

Need to Sell Now! Just Want Out! Quick Cash! Convenient! Private! ( 604 ) 626-9647 www.webuyhomesbc.com

6025

Out Of Town Property

Burnaby

Behind on Mortgage? Too much Debt!

6020-24

6050

Real Estate

3 BR Townhouse rancher Clearbrook Village, 1 bath, fp, w/d, lrg yard. nr school/rec ctre $230,000 By Owner 604-870-4708

6020-22

To place your ad call

604-444-3000

FOR RENT

1-BEDROOM A PT. Move in tomorrow. Affo rdable monthly rent. Call Norm a.

Go to http://classified.van.net or call 604-444-3000.

A38 • Saturday, May 1, 2010 • Burnaby NOW

RENTALS

6508

Apt/Condos

1 BR corner unit May 1, $750. hard wood floors, share w/d, heat/ hot water incl’d, 1 yr lease. 604-980-3889 to view. 4118 Dawson St BBy N. Tandem A, 2 Br, 2 Ba, hd/wd, w/d, s/s appls, d/w, f/p, gym etc. n/s n/p. June 1 $1600 + utils 604-908-2093

6508

Apt/Condos

SALISBURY APARTMENT 7111 Salisbury Ave Bby Highgate 1 BR rent incl heat & hot water. N/S & N/P. Call 604-526-5584

6508

Apt/Condos

BBY HIGHGATE 1 BR $760 & 1 BR $850. Clean, quiet, N/S, N/P. Avail May 1. 604-803-9104 BBY, 4575 Grange, 1 BR Apt, nice & spac, hardwood flrs, parking, across fr Metrotown, N/s, N/p. Call Ariana 604-616-2824 BBY, Lougheed Mall. 1 BR corner unit, $855 incl heat & h/w. ns/np, Newly reno’d. U/grd prkg. storage, May 15/Jun 1. 604-779-3882

BACH & 1 BR, Newly Reno’d, cls to shop & transit, 2nd flr, incls heat, h/w, prkg, Start @ $675. 604-325-1385 www.remirealty.ca

To place your ad call

604-444-3000

COQ CTRL 1 BR Condo, total reno, 2nd flr, corner, quiet, ss appls, granite top, inste w/d, tile & h/wd flrs, u/g sec prkg. $1000. Immed. Prof or couple, 1 cat ok, N/s, refs. Call 604-619-2642 NEW WEST Lrg 1 BR apt, $750 incls heat, prkg & cbl, cat ok, Avail May 15. 604-522-7196

BBY METRO Town 1 br avail immed Clean quiet bldng. Inc heat/hot water. 604-569-1614

COTTONWOOD PLAZA

BBY METRO Town 1 br avail immed Clean quiet bldng. Inc heat/hot water. 778-323-0237

Large units some with 2nd bathroom or den. On bus routes, close to S.F.U. & Lougheed Mall.

BBY METRO Town 1 br avail immed Clean quiet bldng. Inc heat/hot water. 778-994-2334

office: 604 936-1225

415 Westview St, Coq

BBY, 3 BDRM near BCIT, new carpet and paint. n/s, no pets, $1500.00 +util. 604 525-5019

BBY Brentwood Gate, Deluxe new 1 BR & Den, Fully Furnished, ss 7 appls, granite counters, sec’d prkg, Incls utls, cable, internet. Avail now. Call 604-649-8931

AMBER ROCHESTOR 545 Rochester Ave, Coq

Close to Lougheed Mall, S.F.U. & Transportation. office: 604 936-3907

AMBER (W)

401 Westview St, Coq Large Units. Near Lougheed Mall. Transportation & S.F.U.

office: 604 939-2136 cell: 604 805-9490

ARBOUR GREENE 552 Dansey Ave, Coq

Extra Large 2 Bedrooms. Close to Lougheed Mall & S.F.U.

office: 604 939-4903 cell: 778-229-1358

700 PARK CRESCENT

Bby N. Nice 1 BR, view, balcony, quiet bldg. $800 incl heat & h/w. Immed. N/S & N/P. 604 205-9409 BBY Nice 1 BR, balc, Royal Oak/ Rumble, quiet, May 15, $850 incls ht & h/w, ns/np. 604-430-5857 BBY NORTH, VIEW Mt Baker. 2 BR apt, 1.5 bath, storage, sec’d prkg, quiet bldg, incls heat. On bus rte. NS/NP. $1040 + utls. 604-294-4048 or 604-299-3677 BBY S, 2 BR $895, ug prkg, hw, net, hardwood, cat ok, Jun 1, 6187 Kingsway. 604-818-1129 COQ AUSTIN & BLUE MTN. Bach $600. 1 BR $720. incl h/w & u/g prkg. Bldg w/d. 778-865-6696

CALYPSO COURT 1030 - 5th Ave, New West Near Transportation & Douglas College. Well Managed Building.

office: 604 524-8174 cell: 604 813-8789

Adult friendly building. laundry hook-up, visual intercom, gated parking. Near shops & bus. No pets. Includes hotwater & storage.

Call 604-306-3909

6508

office: 604 939-8905 cell: 604 916-0261 KING ALBERT COURT 1300 King Albert, Coq Close to Transportation, Schools & S.F.U.

office: 604 937-7343 cell: 778 848-5993

Middlegate Manor 1 BR − $700 & 750. 2 BR − $950. Spacious updated, new paint, clean quiet bldg. Rent incl heat, water, basic cable & prkg. CATS only OK.

Call Diana 604 540-0337

NEW WEST

St Andrews Street 1 BR Apt, Large balcony, updated, nr transit & amens, available May 1, small pet ok with pet deposit.

Call 604-540-9300

1 BR apartment suites. Includes heat, h/w & cable. U/grd parking avail. No pets. Call 604-521-2866 or 604-619-5323

CANTERBURY COURT

CASEY MANOR

325 Casey St, Coquitlam Large 1 BR Apt, $760 incls heat, hot water, cable & secure u/grd prkg. Clean, quiet, adult oriented building. No Pets. View by appt.

Call 604 936-0408 9am-8pm

NEW WESTMINSTER

Bright 1 BDRM’s

Close to Lougheed Mall, all Transportation Connections, Schools & S.F.U.

CARM-ELLE APARTMENTS

815 - 5th Ave, New West

200 Westhill Place Glenayre − Port Moody

Totally reno’d 1 BR, top flr. Pool & weighroom. $850 incls heat and hot water. Quiet area. N/S & N/P.

ACD Realty 604 521-0311 pager 604 252-4424

Apt/Condos

NEW WEST 2 bdrm/2 bath & den condo, large balcony, quiet bldg, 5 appl. 1 block Sapperton skytrain. N/S, N/P. $1200/mo. Ref & proof income req. Avail now. Call 778-554-6947 after 7pm & wknds. NEW WEST Nr RCH, avail Now, 1 BR loft: $900 incls ht & h/w, n/p, u/g prkg, 604 299-8288 cedarsunset@shaw.ca

NEW WEST. Reno’d 1 BR apt suites. From $675-$785/mo. Avail now. Ns/np. 604-724-8353

555 Cottonwood Ave, Coq

JUNIPER COURT SALISBURY PLACE 7272 Salisbury Ave Bby Highgate 1 BR incl heat & hot water. N/S & N/P. Call 604-524-4720

6508

Fifth Ave, New West 1 BR $745. 2 BR $855. Lrg, bright, well maint bldg. Rent includes heat, hot water & cable. N/P. Central New West.

CALL 604 519-1095 Professionally Managed by Colliers International

Family Living WHITGIFT GARDENS 1 BR, (80% adult bldg), $750. 2 BR fr $895. 3 BR fr $1100. ●spacious apartments ●heat, h/w, prkg, indoor pool ●ball court, daycare available ●near skytrain, shopping and kids park. Sorry no pets.

604 939-0944

view @www.acdrealty.com

NEW WESTMINSTER, 1 BR Apt, $700/mo Includes heat, hot water, cable & parking. Near schools, shops, bus & Skytrain. Available now. Cats okay! Deposit required.

Call 604-521-2884

PORT COQUITLAM. Atkins Park Place. Adult oriented, 1 BR apartment. Lovely building, ideal for seniors. Near bus, library, shopping & WCE. $650. Call 604-944-8697 SFU UNIVERSITY - Sub penthouse (view) 2 bdrm + den, hugh balcony, storage/1 parking no s/p. $1,800 immed (604)307-9307 WESTWOOD TOWERS 1 BR, Immed. Newer appls. 527 Ash St. New West. 525-0713

EL PRESIDENTE

220 7th St, New West 1 BR $700. 2 BR $850. Rent incls heat & hot water, reno’d suites with big patios. By shops, banks, skytrain & college. U/grd prkg available. Call 604 519-1382 Managed by Colliers International

GARDEN VILLA 1010 6th Ave, New West

1 BR & 2 BR Available. Beautiful atrium with fountain. By shops, college & transit. Pets negotiable. Ref required.

CALL 604 715-7764 BAYSIDE PROPERTY SERVICES

VILLA MARGARETA 320-9th St, New West

Bach & 1 BR Available. All Suites Have Balconies. Undergrd Parking Available. Refs Required. Small Pet Ok.

CALL 604 715-7764 BAYSIDE PROPERTY SERVICES

RIVERS INLET Apartments

(Coquitlam Centre area) 1 BR & Bachelor Apt, 3 appls, incls heat & hot water, bldg laundry room on each flr. Sorry no pets. Call 604 942-2012

ROTARY TOWER 25 Clute St, New West

Age 55 or over. Beautiful view. Bach high rise apt. Close to trans & shopping. Rent incl all utils. Refs req. Contact Ana Cell: 778-859-0798 Bayside Property Services Ltd.

ROYAL CRESCENT ESTATES

22588 Royal Crescent Ave, Maple Ridge

Apt/Condos

Large units. Close to Golden Ears Bridge. Great view of River

MILLENNIUM WATER…. A COMPLETE WATERFRONT COMMUNITY FEATURING LONDON DRUGS, URBAN FARE, RESTAURANTS, EASY ACCESS TO TRANSIT AND LUXURY WATERFRONT LIVING.

MONTECITO TOWERS 99-7360 Halifax St, Bby Bach, 1 BR & 2 BR

604 420-5636

www.montecitotowers.com

NEW & RENO’D APARTMENTS MILLENNIUM WATER Olympic Village LUXURY APARTMENT HOMES NOW AVAILABLE FOR RENT

Top Athletes called them home and you can too. Studio, 1 & 2 Bdrm Suites stylishly designed with 7 appliances , radiant heat, Club Millennium amenities ready June 1. 604-694-6157 | admin@millenniumpro.com

7155 Hall Road, Surrey (King George & 72 Avenue) SURREY • NEWTON

★ Move in Bonus ★ Large 1 BR & 2 BR New building has electric heat, wood laminate floors & carpet. Some 1 BR have electric f/p. Close to wave pool, arena and rec centre. Quiet Pets Welcome.

Call 604 596-5643

office: 604 463-0857 cell: 604 375-1768 St. Andrews Court

910 St. Andrews Street, New Westminster Bach fr $700. Lrg 1 BR fr $750 incls heat. Reno’d, new paint, hardwood floors. Cat ok. Seniors special.

Danny 604 728-2086

BONSOR APTS Renovated high rise, Penthouse, 1 BR & 2 BR available, concrete building. Very close to Metrotown, skytrain & Bonsor swimming pool. Rent includes heat, hot water. Reference required.

Contact Natalie 778-230-9037 or

Bayside Property Services Ltd., Office: 604-432-7774 for more info & to view

6510

Co-ops

Queens Avenue 136 10th St, New West

3 BR Townhouse, $1218 includes heat & hot water, w/d hookup & common laundry & u/grd prkg. $1200 share purchase.

Email for application quacoop@gmail.com

6515

Duplexes - Rent

BBY SOUTH 1 BR & Den g/l, nr BCIT, f/p, 4 appls, n/s, n/p, priv ent, incls utils, $800 (1 person), Now or May 1st, 604-430-8142 N. WEST. 2 BR, upper flr. Front & back yard. Ns/np. $995/mo incl hydro. Avail May 1. 604-618-9340

6535

Homestay

POCO, Riverwood Gate. 3 BR + den. Gas f/p, 7 appl, large sundeck, double attached garage, f/yard, veggie garden. Near bus, shops & schools. $2000/mo + util. Ns/np. June 1st. 604-762-1900

6540

Houses - Rent

4 bdrm, Capital Hill, view, h/w flr, all appl, $1950, 36 North Hythe Ave. ANK Prop. 604-306-7599

6595

Shared Accommodation

6595-10

Suites/Partial Houses

2 BR, $750, 7774 Edmonds, Bby, near bus, refs req’d, np, ns, avail now, 604-327-8044 BBY 1 BR g/l ste, full bath, $675 incls utils, no w/d, $675. Avail Now. N/S, N/P. 604-777-2426 BBY 1 BR ste, Canada Way & 14th Ave, $750 incls utils, no w/d, n/s, n/p, Immed. 604-777-2455 BBY 2 BR lrg, quiet , clean, 2 lvl, upper Deer Lake, prkg, shared w/d, utils incls, $1050 + net. N/S & N/P. 604-521-6120 after 6pm BBY CARIBOO, 2 BR bsmt , sh’d W/D, NS/NP $800 incls utls. Now 604-525-6283 or 604-838-6736 BBY, E. 2 BR. Ns/np. Sh’d w/d. $850/mo incl hydro/’net. Immed . Near schools/bus. 604-525-0196

BBY CARIBOO/10TH AVE, Clean 3 BR, view, deck, n/s, n/p, $1700 + utils, 778-846-4745

BBY E., New 1 BR main flr, N/s, $700/mo, nr all amens, avail immed. Call 778-398-1111 BBY, EDMONDS. 1 BR, f/bath. $765/mo incl utils. Nr bus. Avail Immed. Ns/np. 604-376-5129

COQ Austin/Hickey 5 BR, 2800 sf, 2.5 bath, appls, lrg cov’d deck, quiet cds, by grnbelt. N/S. Av now 604-931-6339 or 604-812-6339 N.WEST 3 BR + den, upr ste, share w/d, $1700 + util lease only, Immed. N/s, N/p. Nr schl/bus/ park/shop. 604-436-9013 aft 6pm POCO 2 Br 2 bath modern bright condo. S/S appls, inste wd. Near shops, schools transit, park. Exc complex, $1400/mo + util, 604-521-0876 ext 29 or Email: rental@quaypacific.com. Quay Pacific Property Management POCO Lougheed/Prairie, New 1 BR glv ste, 5 appls, inste w/d, $750 + shrd util/cbl, avail Now, NS/NP, Stan 604-313-8764 STOP RENTING-RENT TO OWN No Qualification - Low Down CHILLIWACK – 9557 Williams St, 3 bdrm, 2 baths, cozy HOUSE on 49x171’ lot, excellent investment property in heart of town, close to shops & schools................ $888/M VANCOUVER – 558 Taylor St, 1 bdrm + den, 2 level TOWNHOME, nr GM Place, 1.5% Finance $988/M

PITT MEADOWS -11860 Springdale Dr. 4 Bdrm, 3 Bath FAMILY HOUSE Appliances, huge family room, f/p, fully fenced back yard, garage, close to West Coast Express, Schools & shops..............$1988/M CLOVERDALE – 6965 - 192nd St, 6 bdrms, 5 baths NEW HOUSE with 3 suites + BIG income potential, all new appliance, w/d, f/p ....$2,688/M

COQ Brand New Bright 2 BR gl ste, 1400sf, b/yd, f/ba, Now, $1400 incl util/cbl/net, shd wd, wlk to schl/bus, ns/np, 604 319-5029

South Burnaby

BBY, S. Friendly female seeks a roommate to share ½ duplex near Metrotown. Accomodations include furnished room, hydro/ cable/’net. Sh’d laundry. NS/NP. $550/mo. Immed. 604-722-6701

6602

Suites/Partial Houses

North Burnaby

Lrg 1 BR to shr in Clean Bright house, View, 1 blk to bus, $500 incls all, fem pref, 778-668-7181

6595-15

6602

BBY, EDMONDS, 2 BR Ste, $900/mo incls utils & cable, N/s, N/p, Avl May 15. 604-522-4124 BBY Edmonds area, 1 BR bsmt, $800 incls utils & appls. 700 sf, Av now. Refs. ns/np. 604-936-0630 BBY, METROTOWN. Bachelor suite. No w/d. $600/mo incl hydro. Avail now. Ns/np. 604-434-5310 BBY, MIDDLEGATE. Bright 1 BR. Ns/np, no w/d. $650/mo incl hydro/cbl, May 15.604-522-6773

BBY, N. 1 BR, f/bath, d/w. Sh’d w/d. Ns/np. $750/mo incl util. Near SFU. June 1. 604-420-1080

COQ. BRIGHT 2 BR, grd/lvl. 1,600 sf. Sh’d w/d. Gas f/p. 5 appl. Fenced yard. Ns/np. $1,150/mo + util. Near Douglas College & Coq Centre. June 1st. 604-944-0929 COQ, COMO Lake. NEW 1 BR bsmt ste, Own W/D, sep entry, $700/mo + utils, avail May 1, Near bus & amens. Call 604-939-6765 COQ LANSDOWNE New 2 BR Bsmt Ste, 1bth, $1000 incl util + cbl, N/p, N/s. Sep Ent, Cls to Coq Cntr. Avail Immed. 604-468-4450

COQ, Ranch Park. 2 BR, f/ba, priv w/d, greenbelt view. Ns/np. $825 + sh’d util. Immed. 604-941-6264

COQ WEST, New 2 BR gr lev ste, own W/D. May15/Jun1. $1250 incls utls. NS/NP. 778-558-0331

COQ, WESTWOOD Plateau. Reno’d large 2 BR. 1,000 sf. Full bath, priv w/d & entry. Ns/np. $950/mo + 1⁄3 util. 604-612-3384 NEW WEST. Brand new 1 BR. $800/mo incl hydro/cable/’net/ alarm, w/d. Ns/np. June 1. Near Braid Skytrain stn. 778-839-5876 POCO 1 BR & Den ste, big back yard & patio, alarm, w/d, $850 incls utils. Immed, 778-245-8016 POCO 6 yr old 1 BR bsmt ste, $750 incls utils, n/s, n/p, Avail Now, shared w/d, 604-817-2499 POCO MARYHILL Bright 2 BR, full bath, utils incls, small pet ok, n/s, $1100, w/d, 604-329-2783 POCO Near Pitt River Rd, 1 BR bsmt ste, $780 , inste w/d. NS/NP. Avail Now. 604 945-3508

6605

Townhouses Rent

2 BR 2 bth, Walnut Grove, newer end unit, dbl garage, $1450 pool, gym ns np May 1. 604-837-4015 BBY N. 1 BR grnd lev ste in quiet cul de sac. $850 incls utils, net, alarm, share w/d. By shops. NS/ NP. May 15. 604-298-1559 BBY, Near BCIT, large 1 BR bsmt, living & diningrm, kitchen, share w/d, own entry, $750+ utils, np, np, June 1. 604-299-8415 BBY, NEAR BCIT, Reno’d lrg 3 BR main flr, livrm, diningrm, kitch, share w/d. $1350 + utils. N/P, N/S. June 1. 604-299-8415

Call Kristen 604 435-5555 or 786-4663

PITT MEADOWS 3 BR T/H, quiet family complex, Rent geared to income, n/p, 604-465-4851

BAINBRIDGE PLACE

3 BR, 1½ baths, fridge/stove, laundry hook-up. $1,250/mo + utilities. Near Skytrain, schools and Lougheed Hwy in North Burnaby. Family-oriented complex. Immed. N/s, no dogs. ★ Cats are welcome! ★

Call 604-420-0763

www.HomeBuyingCenter.ca

WESTWOOD PLATEAU 5 bedroom, 3 1/2 bath, 3000 sf, 2 fireplace, dbl garage. No smoking, no pets $2250. 604-931-4510

6450

Miscellaneous Rentals

GATED PARKING AVAILABLE New Westminster CALL 604 723-8215 BAYSIDE PROPERTY SERVICES

6570

Out Of Town

CULTUS LAKE Cottage available for short or long term rental. Fully furn 2BR, BBQ & sunny deck. Near beach. 604-813-7535

BBY, NORTH. 2 BR, full bath, d/w, sh’d w/d. Ns/np. $1,075/mo incl hydro. May 1. 604-924-1933

RIVERS INLET Townhouses

(Coquitlam Centre area)

BBY PARKCREST 1 BR bach g/l bright, partly furn, backyard, view, $700 incl util, June 1, n/s, n/p, nr skytrain, Suits 1. 604-294-8500

2 BR townhouse 3 BR, 1.5 bath, townhse

BBY ROYAL Oak / Rumble. New 1 BR grnd lev ste. $700 Incls utls/cable. N/S, N/P. Avail now. 604-375-4261

Sorry no pets.

BBY ROYAL Oak/Rumble, Brand New Main flr 3 BR ste, 2 bath, w/d. Nr bus/school. NS/NP. Avail May 1. $1500 + util. 604-375-4261 BBY S. SLOPE New Furn 1 BR bsmt, nr Metrown, Now, ns, np. $800, 604-430-5549, 506-4451 BSMT SUITE, 850/mo inc Hydro, Parking, n/s n/p d/w clothes/w, (604) 566-1585 avail June 15

2 levels, 5 appls, carport.

Call 604 942-2012 WOODLAND PARK

TOWNHOMES Professionally managed family townhome complex on 28 acres located in beautiful Port Moody. Spacious 2 BR & 3 BR units, 5 appls, inste w/d, walk out bsmt, 1 parking. Cat friendly.

Contact 604 939-0221 woodland@rentmidwest.com

6590

Rooms

BBY N. Room avail $450, furn, tv, cable, wd, nr bus, SFU & BCIT. no smoking, no pets, 604-719-7836

COQ BLUE Mnt area, 2 BR upper, shared w/d, d/w, big deck, $1125 + 2/3 utils. May 1. Sm Pet Considered, n/s. 604 897-0411 COQ FOSTER/PORTER, 1 BR bsmt ste, own W/D. $850 incls utl. Jun 1. NS/NP. 778-838-3786

6620

Warehouse/ Commercial

WAREHOUSE FOR LEASE 3400 Sq Ft. Coquitlam 604-521-7444

HOME SERVICES

8010

Alarm Services

8073

Drainage

8090

Fencing/Gates

Timberland Forest Products

ALARM 604-463-7919 Systems Ltd.

8016

Architecture

DRAIN TILES & WATER LINES Without Digging a Trench 604-294-5300

8075

ALL WORK GUARANTEED Specializing in drywall & textured ceiling repairs, drywall ﬁnishing, stucco repairs, painting. Fully insured.

604-916-7729 JEFF COMPLETE DRYWALL, board, tape & drywall repairs, small jobs ok. 778-863-3369

Carpentry

FINISHING WORK • Trim, crown molding. Sr’s disc. 604-341-2512 lauriescustomfinishing.ca GENERAL CARPENTRY •Small Jobs •Handyman •Finishing •Siding •Repairs. Call Russell @ Deka Construction.... 604-618-0459 * RENOS * Bsmt refinish * Drywall * Bath Tiles * Windows * Doors * Stairs. Call Norm 604-437-1470

8055

Cleaning

#1 QUALITY Cleaning Service Homes & Business. Senior Disc. Low Rates. 604 724-8998 EXP CLEANING ladies avail 7 days/wk. Bonded. Vancouver, Burnaby, Richmond 604-928-0025 Exp. Reliable European Cleaning, Move In or Out, Res/ Comm★ Call 604 760-7702 ★

J & S CLEANING. Res/Comm. Move in / move out. 15% seniors’ discount. 5 years exp. Reliable & guaranteed work. Free estimates. 778-998-9127 or 778-239-9609 TOP CLEANING SERVICES 778-565-6000 www.topcleaning.ca

8058

Computer Services

Computer REPAIR: PC, Internet, Network, home/office reg maint. Sr’s Disc. Simon • 604-999-0815

8060

Concrete

CONCRETE WORK of any kind. Third generation. Call Mike at 604-945-8717 cel 604-318-3649

DALL’ANTONIA CONCRETE Prompt, Professional, Family run 40+yrs. Seniors % 604 240-3408

Doors

MONARCH GARAGE DOORS Installations, repairs and parts. Free estimates. 604-825-0220

8073

Drainage

BAJ MINI EXCAVATING Sewer/storm, drains, remove oil tank, pave/concrete, retain’g wall. 604-779-7816 or 604-540-9420

8020

VINCE’S MAGIC Drywalling & textured ceiling repairs. Bonded 604-307-2295 / 778-340-5208

8110

The current choice serving the Lower Mainland for more than 15 years. All Kinds of Work and Reasonable Rates.

Max: 604-341-6059 Licensed & Bonded

Lic. 22308

A4U ELECTRIC LTD. Lic#50084 Reno & New Homes. Service & Lighting Upgrade 604 788-1343 CHARLIE’S ELECTRIC Co. #94835 all electric needs, reas rates bonded WCB 778-888-4528 COASTLINE ELECTRICAL Res, Comm, Service & Construction. Call 604-202-2339 FSR #95747

THE ART OF HARDWOOD FLOORS Installations Refinishing & Repairs Dust Free. Affordable Rates! Free Estimates.

Call: 604-240-3344 INSTALLATION REFINISHING, Sanding. Free est, great prices. Satisfaction guar. 604-518-7508

8125

Gutters

Full Seamless Gutter Installation/Repairs Sofﬁts All jobs Guaranteed. Fully insured/WCB covered Will beat any competitors price

604-439-9417 EDGEMONT GUTTERS

• Sales & Installation of 5’’ Continuous Gutter • Minor Repairs • Cleaning Established 1963

Electrician Lic#95323, Bonded, Affordable Com/Res. No Job too small. 25yrs exp. 604 727-2306

RAIN CENTRE LTD.

LIC. ELECTRICIAN #17228. Panel/service upgrades. Home wiring, renovations, small jobs too! Call Larry, 604-726-6051. LIC. ELECTRICIAN #37309 Commercial & residential renos & small jobs. 778-322-0934.

www.AbacusElectric.ca Res & Comm. 40yrs exp. 1 stop! Reas. Rates! 778-988-9493. Reg.97222 YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 service call. Insured. Lic # 89402. Fast same day service guaranteed. We love small jobs! 604-568-1899

Excavating

To place your ad call

604-444-3000

8160

Lawn & Garden

QUALITY PROPERTY CARE Licenced for lawn

Chaffer Beetle

treatment. Garden rototilling, tree services, stump grinding, lawn aeration, reseeding, lawn and garden installations.

Call: 778-885-6488

604-878-5232 SINCE 1997

A Semi Retired Tradesman Small Crown & Trim work, Small Repairs. Richard, 604-377-2480

D & J GardenScape ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

Lawn Maintenance Power Raking Moss Control Trimming Spring Cleanup Call for our SPRING SPECIALS 604-589-8527 604-771-4636

Landscaping

T&L INC.

Landscaping, Excavation & Demos turf, ponds, garden beds, irrigation, retaining walls, bobcat, hedges, concrete/paved patios/walkways, jack hammering, concrete cutting, delivery/hauls, drainage/sewer/water, complete yard redevelopments and strata contracts

778-885-5009

FORTRESS RETAINING WALLS & LANDSCAPES Retaining walls • Interlocking paving stones • Patios • Walkways • Driveways. Sod • Top soil • Sand • Gravel • River rock • Bark mulch. Fencing & Woodworking: Arbours • Pergolas • Bridges.

Call Chris Spruston, 604-908-1258

8160

Lawn & Garden

A Gardener & A Gentleman Lawn, garden, tree svcs. Pruning, yard clean-up, rubbish. 319-5302

8180

Home Services

BE COOL!

Free Est 604-779-6978

WILDWOOD LANDSCAPING Hedge Trimmimg & Tree Pruning & Hedge Removal Spring Clean Up Chaffer Control & Lawn Restoration. Comm/Strata/Res Aerating & Power Raking. Free Estimates. 604-893-5745 Best Value Gardening Full Lawn Care. Cut fr $20. Pwr rake, hedge trim. 18 yrs exp. 604-719-6832 T. TRAN-604-723-2468 , pruning, lawn cuts, power raking, aerate, cleanup, re-seed. Reliable.

24 HOURS 1-800-4-MY-HOME • (1-800-469-4663) Overhead Doors Overhead Doors Demolition & Demolition Rubbish Removal & Rubbish Removal Pressure Washing & Gutter Cleaning Washing Pressure Landscaping & Lawn & Gutter Cleaning Care Painting - Interior Royal Landscaping & Lawn Care & Exterior Fence Building/Repair City Crime Scene Crime Scene Cleanup contracting Cleanup

604.319.7114/604.319.9910 royalcitycontracting.ca

Moving & Storage

8185

AFFORDABLE MOVING 1 to 3 Men

1, 3, 5 or 7 Ton

Residential, Commercial,Apartments EXPERTS OF:

Drywall Repair Repaint Texture Ceilings,Trim, Doors, Frames, Cabinets Walls & Floors, Colour Selection…etc. Special rates for ongoing maintenance painting.

RUDI 604-939-0697 or 778-838-2666

Magic Star Painting Top Quality Quick Work 3 ROOMS

299

for Free Estimates

Call Now: 780-6510

ARGENS PAINTING

Best Prices in Town

4", 5" & 6 " continuous gutters Vinyl & aluminium siding soffits Install repairs & cleaning. Free Estimates 604 874-8158 Check us out with the BBB

Int/Ext • Res/Comm Excellent Refs • Free estimates

★ OPERA LANDSCAPING ★ Retaining walls, irrigation, paving, patios, fences, etc. 778-688-2444

CHAU LE GARDENING yard, clean up, lawn maint. trimming, shrubs, hedging, pruning, power raking 604-782-5288

Licenced & Insured Local & Long Distance Moves Seniors Discount www.affordablemoversbc.com

BRUNETTI PAINTING INC.

PRESSURE WASHING, Gutter Cleaning & Repair, Drain Cleaning. Call George 778-859-7793 Steve’s Gutter Cleaning from $98. Repairs & power wash avail. Prompt. 604-524-0667, 782-5085

★ AMAZING TOUCH LAND’G ★ Paving, retaining walls, turfing, planting. Call 604-889-4083 Christopher James Landscapes Retaining Walls, Patios, Garden Design. Free Est. 604-880-4702

LAWN CARE, Power Raking, Hedge Trimming & Pruning, Free Estimate. 604-339-6781 Lawn Cut, Garden Design Hedge/Lawn Power Rake/ Aerate Quality/Low$. 778 241-9706

Planning on R E N OVAT I N G ?

FREE ESTIMATES

604-537-4140 B&Y MOVING Experienced Movers ~ 2 Men $50 ~ • Includes all Taxes • Licenced & Insured • Efﬁcient & Reliable

604-708-8850 AJK MOVING LTD. Moving • Storage • Deliveries Local & Long Distance Movers Residential • Commercial Industrial

Also Special Truck for Clean-Ups Garage • Basement • Backyard

604-875-9072, 604-873-5292

#1 MOVING EXPERIENCE WITH L & D ENTERPRISES !!! Fast & Dependable Special Rates Seniors Disc. Call 604 464-5872 AAA ADVANCE MOVING Experts in all kinds of Moving, Storage & Packing. Different from the Rest. 604-861-8885

Fencing/Gates

West Coast Cedar Installations Custom fencing, decking & more 604-244-8824, Cell: 604-788-6458

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604-420-4800

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8195

8220

Plumbing

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Paving/Seal Coating

8205

Plumbing

BBM

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Roofing

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8225

Power Washing

Renovations

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Renovations & Home Improvement

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Scrap Car Removal

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8250

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Roofing

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1997 TOYOTA Corolla. 221K, auto, gold ext, beige int. Well maintained, great on gas! Add’l 4 winter tires on rims. $3,400. 604-719-4439 2004 HYUNDAI Sonata, immac, loaded, luxury version. Only 69km, 1 year warr. remaining, drk grey w/tinted rear, blk leather int, 4 snows, 1 owner, paid 35k, now $13k, obo. call 604-926-1206

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Rubbish Removal

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Stucco

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Tiling

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Window Cleaning

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9160

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9522

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9522

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2006 - 22FT double axel, white Jayco trailor, used for 5 short trips exc. cond. sleeps 5, full load. ac, etc. $15,000 OBO. 604-940-1953

1994 FORD RANGER XLT, ext cab, 4X4, 6 cyl, 5 spd, not air cared, $999, 604-255-5453

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8255

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9540

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1996 RUSTLER 5th Wheel Bunkhouse, sleeps 8, A/C, awning, ext shower, bunks, tons of storage. $9850. Langley. 604-881-4566 2006 2 BR, 39 ft, 2 slides, queen bed, front bunks, $28,000 obo. 604-522-5213

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Meat Department

Amazing Grass certified organic Green Superfood is a perfect blend of alkalizing greens, antioxidant rich whole food fruits and vegetables.

BioVert Liquid Laundry Detergents assorted varieties

6.59 1.8 L • product of Canada

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Kitsilano

Cambie

Kerrisdale

2627 W. 16th Ave. Vancouver 604.736.0009

3493 Cambie St. Vancouver 604.875.0099

1888 W. 57th Ave. 1202 Richards St. Vancouver Vancouver 604.633.2392 604.263.4600

Prices Effective April 29 to May 5, 2010.

Choices in the Park

Rice Bakery South Surrey

2595 W. 16th Ave. Vancouver 6855 Station Hill Dr. 604.736.0301 Burnaby 604.522.6441

3248 King George Blvd. South Surrey 604.541.3902

Choices at the Crest 8683 10th Ave. Burnaby 604.522.0936

Kelowna 1937 Harvey Ave. Kelowna

250.862.4864 Note Area Code

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