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13 A place for youth

CHANGEMAKERS: STUDENTS CAMPAIGN TO STOP BOTTLED WATER SALES IN CITY SCHOOLS

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Why take the plunge? ◆ About 70 per cent of single-use beverage bottles (less than one litre) are recaptured because B.C. has a deposit system, but millions of these bottles still end up in Metro Vancouver’s environment every year.

Jennifer Moreau staff reporter

The days of bottled water in Burnaby schools may be numbered. Students from environmental clubs in local high schools are campaigning for people to choose tap water over bottled water to help protect the environment and reduce waste. “This is the only planet we have. We have to try and take care of it to make sure future generations have the same things we have today,” said Kevin Hua, spokesperson for Alpha Secondary’s environmental club. The group of about 20 students brought in local resident Peter Cech from Metro Vancouver to talk about the regional government’s tap water campaign. Metro Vancouver, which supplies Burnaby’s tap water, is also pushing for people to switch to tap water instead of single-use plastic bottles. Since Cech’s presentation, the students have signed up others in their school to take a pledge to drink tap water, and they’ve had some water fountains fixed, they’ve ordered some stainless steel water bottles to sell. They also collected petition signatures, asking the school district to renegotiate contracts with the vending machine companies to sell less bottled water in schools. Reno Ciolfi is the district’s director of instruction. He’s also the staff member designated to handle environmental initiatives, so he’s been working with the students on the bottled water issue and is on side. “We feel it’s the right thing to do,” Ciolfi said, adding that the district strongly supports students’ environmental sustainability initiatives in general. The district’s vending machine contracts, which cover bottled water sales, don’t expire until 2015. “Environmental sustainability doesn’t give you a licence to disregard contracts,” Ciolfi said. However, Ciolfi said he was confident that they can work with the companies “to do the right thing.” The vending contracts were signed a couple of years ago, when bottled water wasn’t the issue it is today, Ciolfi said, adding the district wouldn’t necessarily ban bottled water anyway. “Right now, our option is to reduce demand,” he said. “The fact of the matter is bottled water sales are down.” And besides, that’s not how you create change, he added. “If you want deep and long-lasting attitu-

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◆ Water bottles (like any food packaging) cannot be recycled into more food packaging – those bottles all gets downcycled into other products like fleece vests. About 20 per cent of each of those downcycled bottles ending up as residual garbage that Metro Vancouver gets to either bury or burn. ◆ We have protected mountain watersheds capturing rain water and melted snow in pristine stone bowls, and we have a state-of-the-art water treatment plant up and running at Seymour (where Burnaby gets almost all of its tap water) that allows Metro Vancouver to add even less chlorine.

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Waste: Kevin Hua, from Alpha Secondary, is part of a student-led campaign to phase out bottled water in Burnaby high schools.

dinal change, the way you do that is engage in conversations with people,” he said. “Banning something is not a way to make attitudinal change.” Alpha students aren’t the only ones broaching the issue either. Ciolfi said just about all secondary schools in the district have students raising awareness around reducing bottled water use. To help the cause, the district has installed water stations in four schools, Alpha included, where kids can fill their reusable

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bottles with cold, filtered water. For the next vending machine contract negotiations, Ciolfi said the district will gather ideas from the students on what they want to see in their schools. In the meantime, the Alpha students will continue campaigning. “(We want) to show the community we’re actually trying to do something, that students are willing to actually care about the environment,” Hua said. Last week’s question Would you ride the proposed zipline in Burnaby? YES 52% NO 48% This week’s question Has the HST discouraged you from dining out? Vote at: www.burnabynow.com

◆ Metro Vancouver’s Tap Water Campaign has collected over 10,000 pledges from the region’s residents, Metro Vancouver will be acquiring a “Water Wagon” later this year to make tap water available at major public events, and Metro Vancouver developed a free IPhone app, called Tap Map: http://bit.ly/g3nDaH. That database contains the locations of more than 550 public drinking fountains. ◆ Plastic has only been around for 50 to 60 years, and I’m not sure anyone knows how long it takes for all that plastic to break down – if it ever does. Ergo, every piece of plastic ever made is still out there somewhere unless someone has burned it. Source: Peter Cech, Metro Vancouver

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HOUSING

Senior citizens will have a place to call their own

Plans include a commercial kitchen, dining room, lounge, bathing room, TV staff reporter room, library, exercise room, arts and crafts room, scooter storage and laundry Break out the lutefisk! The Swedish Canadian Rest Home facility. Assisted housing is important for those Association has begun developing an assisted living seniors’ residence in who are still able to live on their own but need some support, she said. Burnaby. The senior population in the Fraser The association celebrated the ground Health region is a breaking for the “tremendous demofacility with Liberal graphic,” DouglasBurnaby-Lougheed Matthews said, addMLA Harry Bloy ing there are more and Mayor Derek seniors here than in Corrigan on most other regions in Tuesday. B.C. The residence The $17 million includes 64 units, project is expected to with 46 of those subbe ready for residents sidized by the provby May 2012, Douglasince. “This is to keep Artist’s conception: $17 million project Matthews said. The 18 private people in the commu- expected to be ready for residents by apartments will be nity,” said Margaret May 2012 filled from the assoDouglas-Matthews, executive director of the Swedish Canadian ciation’s waitlist, while Fraser Health will fill the 46 units subsidized through the Rest Home Association. Seniors would receive two meals a day, Independent Living B.C. program, she weekly laundry and housekeeping ser- said. The residence will also offer meal vices, and staff would be on hand at the programs to seniors living in the area, location 24 hours a day, she added. The design for the residence at 7230 Douglas-Matthews added. The province is covering $13.9 million Halifax St. is a three-storey, wood-frame building with 64 one-bedroom apartments in mortgage financing and an annual subsidy of up to $993,600 for the residence. with a kitchenette and fridge.

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Pitching some sod: From left, Keith McBain of Fraser Health, Peter Gorgopa from

the Swedish Canadian Rest Home Association, MLA Harry Bloy and Mayor Derek Corrigan at the ground-breaking ceremony for a new local seniors’ residence. “Seniors are living longer, healthier lives and our government is committed to promoting their independence through affordable housing options,” said Bloy in a press release. “When complete, this assisted living development will provide a comfortable home where residents’ care needs are met in an environment that also meets their social and recreational needs.” Fraser Health has committed to providing $679,669 annually for personal care services.

The City of Burnaby plans to provide $355,000 towards the project. “Our seniors expressed a need for accessible, supportive housing options to allow them to live independently for as long as they can,” Corrigan said in the release. “This project represents a significant enhancement to seniors’ housing in our community.” The association is providing the land, valued at $2.3 million and equity of $522,360.

Beach: Crews testing to see how deep and wide contamination is continued from page 1

smaller seep. “We will be dealing with it. We’re aware of it, we will be keeping an eye on it.” Chevron also plans to install an underground absorption mat for the smaller seep. URS has done sampling all along the beach to see if there are more oil seeps. “At this point in time, these are

the two areas we know about and intend to deal with,” Lord said. Longtime Chevron critic Judi Marshall lives close to the tank farm. On Dec. 2, Marshall was walking on the beach when she spotted the second, smaller seep and alerted Chevron, but she said they already knew about it. On Wednesday, Marshall visited the smaller seep and said there was

more material on the beach than there was in December. “That leads me to believe it’s getting worse,” she said. Since spring, roughly 16 litres of oil have made it to the beach below the refinery. Chevron has also recovered 10,000 litres of oily material onsite, through a series of extraction wells, and about 800 litres have been recovered from

the railroad trench. The material represents about 68 barrels’ worth, but the vast majority has been captured in the cleanup, according to the company. While Chevron hasn’t found a source, Lord said they’ve got a new specific “area of focus” around the effluent sewer system. Chevron is isolating the spot for further investigation. Lord

said they will be excavating there and any oily material found will be recovered, and treated. The subsequent report will be available on Chevron’s community advisory panel website in the coming weeks. For updates, visit www.chevroncap.com, click on Resources and select “Burnaby Refinery Area 2 Seepage” under Current Issues.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Programs benefit students continued from page 6

course that it grants credit in. The ACE-IT program serves a different target group but is a similar kind of program. ACE-IT allows students to undergo theoretical training in various technical trades and also can be count towards the practical training aspect of the certificate being sought after. These courses can also be combined with other high school programs in that field to ensure the maximum benefit is gained by the student. Unfortunately, due to the nature of the program and society’s focus on professional education from a university, the ACE-IT program is less well-known than the other two programs. These are programs that accomplish many goals. They help reduce the financial burden of a post-secondary education, they allow students to more quickly graduate into skilled labour positions, and they increase the scholastic achievement of our community’s youth. We need provincial and municipal governments to commit to promoting and expanding these programs in our schools. It really can be that simple to improve the quality of education for hundreds of Burnaby students each year. Trevor Ritchie, Burnaby

Speak up for environment Dear Editor:

In June this year the B.C. government auctioned off $404 million of land in the northeast to energy companies intent on exploiting the shale gas rush. Finding the natural gas deposits requires injecting thousands of gallons of clean water into shale rock in a process called “fracking.” This process can have major environmen-

tal consequences that the industry, mainstream media and government prefer not to discuss. On Jan. 22, The Montreal Gazette reported that the Quebec government admitted that a persistent leak at one of the province’s shale gas exploration wells is deeply concerning. Their environment minister went as far as to say, “the industry is not in control of the situation.” Methane gas, the main constituent in natural gas, is a far more potent greenhouse gas when it is released unburned into the air. Pound for pound, it has at least 25 times the heating effect of carbon dioxide. The natural gas industry, like all energy industries, has become quietly and increasingly deregulated over the last 30 years. Provincial and federal governments, under pressure from foreign gas companies and governments, have given up regulatory control and huge potential revenues. These controls protected Canadians and their environment, and these revenues ensured the sustainability of our social safety net. Because of the relatively quick shift to shale gas exploration, Canadian regulators have not had time to develop guidelines for the safe extraction of this resource. Additionally, it is foreign investment that is forcing provincial and federal governments to make dangerous decisions that will ultimately harm the interests of average Canadians. Fortunately, we live in a representative democracy. If people are really serious about protecting their resources, their neighbours and their environment within Canada’s borders, now is the time to make your voices heard. Make protection of the environment a key election issue, and tell your MLA and MP that they are elected to represent your interests – not the interests energy companies. Rick McGowan, Burnaby

Tunisia: So what will change? continued from page 6

And western governments are lining up to cheer on the plucky protesters. (Except for the French, who were offering to help Ben Ali with his little security problem as recently as a month ago. Jerks.) Why? Really, why? No one cared about Tunisia three weeks ago. I know I couldn’t have found it on an unmarked map. It wasn’t even a trendy oppressed place, like Chiapas or Tibet. No movie star glamour for its plight.

The question in Tunisia lately has been whether the revolt would have come to fruition without the images of Mohammed Bouazizi burning. It’s about whether media can cause people to act. In many ways, it’s the flip side of the question, was the shooting in Tucson sparked by the media? But the truth about media, even social media, is that for most people, it remains entertainment, style, personal expression. That is to say, it is utterly meaningless. Changing your Twitter

image to green did not free the Iranian people. No amount of editorializing by the western press will affect the outcome of the Tunisian revolution. Facebook is not going to help send the Dalai Lama back home to Tibet. From the pundits to the politicians to the bloggers, without action, our support for change in Tunisia is so much empty air, flashing pixels forming meaningless constellations that affect nothing. Matthew Claxton is a reporter at the Langley Advance, a sister paper of the Burnaby NOW.

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POLICE IN BRIEF

Woman in custody after North Burnaby stabbing Burnaby man one of three charged in 2007 murder

Three arrests were announced on Jan. 24 in the 2007 murder of Amanpreet Kaur Bahia, a Surrey mother of three. The victim’s husband, Baljinder Singh Bahia, 41, was arrested, along with Tanpreet Kaur Athwal, 42, of Surrey, and Eduard Viktorovitch Baranec, 33, of Burnaby. The arrests were made Friday. Amanpreet Bahia, 33, was found dead at about 11:20 a.m. on Feb. 7, 2007 in the basement of the family’s home in Newton. Family members returning from an outing found her lying in pool of blood with one of her young daughters sitting by her body. Two of the girls were at home at the time while the oldest was at school. The three people taken into custody face charges of first-degree murder and were to appear in Surrey provincial court Monday. – Carolyn Cooke, Surrey NOW

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Finding their place in the world

New Youth Hub in Burnaby offers education, health clinic and programs for youth who need an extra hand Jennifer Moreau staff reporter

Last year, in the course of two months, Richard was kicked out of four schools. With a grin that could be read as sheepish or sly, the 17-year-old lists the reasons: a fight, running with the wrong crowd, and an incident involving another kid’s backpack, which subsequently went “missing.” Frustrated with school, Richard got a warehouse job instead. At 16, he was the youngest person the place had ever hired, but he ended up quitting because it was just too hard. “I realized without an education, you can’t really find work,” he says. “I realized life could be easier if I went to school.” So he wrote a letter to the school district and was placed in an educational program at Burnaby’s new Youth Hub on Imperial Street by Metrotown. Like all the kids in the educational program, Richard gets an individualized learning plan. The hours are flexible and the classes small, so there is a lot of one-on-one help and attention from the teacher. “It’s easier. There’s not as many kids here,” he says. “It’s more monitored, you could say.” Rachel is another case. Sitting at a table in the classroom, the friendly teen talks of being bullied since elementary school, mainly by a cruel group of girls, who tormented her behind her back and to her face. “High school got worse,” she says. (In fact, she didn’t want her photo taken for this story for fear they would find out where she was.) Then over the summer, another student from her school tried to sexually assault her, but she got away, and it was his word against hers. “After that, I just stopped going to school. I didn’t want to see him, and I didn’t want to see those girls. I was just depressed, and I felt alone.” Rachel was put in another school program run by the Lower Mainland Purpose Society, the main organization that runs the Hub. Desperate for friends, she fell in with a couple of girls who were drinking, doing drugs and staying out all hours. “I just agreed to go along with it because I wanted friends. I’d never had any really.” A year passed, and Rachel fell behind a grade. She was depressed and even tried to kill herself. The seemingly cheery teen pulls up the sleeves of her cardigan to reveal pale pink scars on her forearms left from all the cutting. “I have one on my leg, too,” she says. Last spring she started to self-reflect to figure out what was wrong. That’s also around the time she was recommended to the Hub’s educational program, where she’s been since September. “I just really enjoyed it. It was different from all the other schools. … This place really helped me fix myself,” she says.

Jennifer Moreau/burnaby now

Finding their place:

Richard, above, is one of the students who have been helped by an educational program at the new Youth Hub that recently opened on Imperial Street. At left, Dawn Embree, executive director of the Purpose Society, in one of the classrooms at the Hub. Along with the school program, the centre offers a health clinic and dropin program, plus a variety of resources for teens.

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“Everyone’s pretty mellow and friendly. It’s my kind of people. They’re different.” Stephanie Myers is the sprightly teacher who designed the Hub’s educational program. She has worked with youth for 14 years, and her eyes light up when she talks of the Hub classes. “It’s pretty chill here because they are here by choice,” she says. Myers and another teacher handle 30 kids – not all at once; the students rotate and follow their own schedule. The Hub opened last September, but it was a project that was two years in the

making. The educational program is one of the main activities. Fraser Health runs a free, confidential health clinic, and there’s also a drop-in program. Those are just the main services. There is a host of other programs aimed at helping youth with education, health and personal development. The idea is to have everything in one location so it’s easier for the kids to get help without running all over the city to different places. The Hub’s steering committee includes the City of Burnaby, the school district, Fraser Health and the Ministry of Children

and Family Development, as well as other non-profit groups that help youth. Myers explains how the educational program got started. A while back, the school district was concerned about local kids who were sort of missing. They were supposed to be in school, but they weren’t, and there were about 150 of them. “Where did they go? They just stopped going?” Myers says. So last summer, Sue Dorey, the district’s youth services manager, went out to find them. She managed to track about 50 to 60

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And, along the way, he took up the challenge of turning Henrik Nordmark into a publishable novel. He had to add a substantial amount to the story to make it a publishable length, since its 3-Day incarnation checked in at 24,000 words (or about 105 pages). But, he says, the basic story arc remained intact. “Without the 3-Day competition, I wouldn’t have written that kind of novel,” he says, noting his usual style inclines more to serious literary fiction. What he did during the revision process was find places to add elements that he simply hadn’t had time for in the 3-Day version. He also spent a great deal of time refining the writing. “I actually care a great deal about prose and sentence structure,” he says, noting that’s something writers have to let go during the 3-Day Novel process. What didn’t change, however, was the feeling of spontaneity and some of the “happy accidents” that occurred as part of the 3-Day competition. “In the absence of rewrite time, you just let everything come out,” he says. And it’s in those moments that the story sometimes directs itself in unforeseen ways – some of which work unexpectedly well. (As a for instance, without offering any spoilers to those who haven’t read the novel: Take note of the identity of the Dunkin’ Donuts employee. That wasn’t intended in Meades’ original outline, but it magically came to be during the 3-Day Novel competition.) hen at last he reached a point where he was happy with the novel, Meades set about finding a publisher for it. Being the computer-brained sort of person he is, he has a spreadsheet containing contact information for literary agents and publishing houses across the country, and he set about sending Henrik Nordmark out. It was Jen Hale, an editor at ECW Press, who got back to him quickly. “Everyone has to find someone

who believes in them. Jen was the person who believed in me,” he says. Working with Hale, he says, was a rewarding learning experience for him as a writer. “You start to feel it’s your book together,” he says of the partnership between writer and editor. He credits Hale with helping him to find the necessary balance in his novel. “To be funny, you have to straddle that line between serious and completely absurd,” he says. “Henrik’s journey is kind of universal too. I want readers to leave it saying, ‘What can I do to become unique?’” e admits it’s still an odd feeling to have moved from “writer” to “author.” “I’ve always been that guy searching for a book deal,” he says. “It’s so strange to be a published author.” That he’s been able to make that journey, he says, is due in large part to the support he gets at home. It was his wife, Wendy, who gave him the “kick in the pants” he needed to take his writing career seriously. He recalls a fight they had outside of the SkyTrain one evening, when she finally delivered the ultimatum: “If you’re going to be serious about it, be serious about it.” And she’s offered him the support he needed along the way to make it happen – including baking copious quantities of Smarties cookies for each of his 3-Day Novel weekends, and clearing out of the house with their two girls, Hanna and Claire, to give him the space to write. “She’s literally the nicest person I ever met. She’s the kindest person I ever met,” Meades says. And it’s Hanna and Claire who now give him inspiration at every turn. Now aged three and one, he describes them as “healthy, happy

maniacs” who’ve given him a life he never expected. Some of his biggest joys, he says, are from the little things – like singing for them at bedtime, even though he can’t carry a tune. (For the record, their favourite song is Sweet Caroline.) “This morning I coloured a mermaid,” he says with a grin that lights his eyes. e’s still working at his cubicle job, but he’s already well into the novel that likely will form the second book of his three-book deal with ECW Press. He won’t publicly reveal the plot of the next novel (I’d tell you what he told me, but he’d have to set Henrik Nordmark’s assassins on me if I did), but he will say it’s a departure from Henrik and that it will fall into the category of “quirky and enigmatic” fiction. He’s also working on a collection of short fiction. And, somewhere in the future, he says, he still has a serious literary work in him. These days, he’s also doing his best to get Henrik Nordmark out to as many readers as possible. Successful launch events in Toronto and Vancouver already have him on his way to his goal of selling 3,000 to 4,000 copies (for reference, a bestseller in Canadian fiction terms checks in at 5,000). Having the book published, he says, was a dream come true: “Now the dream is to get it into people’s hands.” And in the meantime, you’ll have to excuse him. He has a cubicle to get back to. And probably some more mermaids to colour too. ◆ For more about Meades, visit his website at www.christophermeades.com. The Three Fates of Henrik Nordmark is available at bookstores locally, including Chapters at Metrotown.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS SATURDAY, JANUARY 29 Burnaby Resources for Family Caregivers seminar, presented by gerontologist Katherine Willett, 10 a.m. to noon at 2101 Holdom Ave. Call 604-241-0485 for your free seat.

MONDAY, JANUARY 31 Drop-in blood pressure clinic, Bonsor Community Centre, 6550 Bonsor Ave. 9:30 to 11:15 a.m., Includes weight monitoring, health info, massage, exercise and presentation on “Managing your osteoarthritis.” Info: 604-4391456.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 2 Burnaby Rhododendron and Gardens Society meeting, 7 p.m. at the Burnaby Village Museum at 6501 Deer Lake Ave. Brian Minter is the guest speaker, with a talk on New Trends in Gardening. Minter will also bring plants that you can buy. Info: Judy at 604434-8287.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 3 Burnaby Writers’ Circle monthly writing group meetings, 1:30 to 3 p.m. in the program room at the Confederation Centre, 4548 Albert St. Info: Ron Wells, 604-945-5024. South Burnaby United Church Thrift Shop Sale, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Church located at corner of Rumble and Gray, with clothing, housewares, books, toys and more. Donations welcome. Sing-along at Bonsor Community Centre, 1 to 3 p.m. Come and enjoy an afternoon with others who love to sing to the tunes of yesteryear. Drop-in blood pressure clinic, Edmonds Community Centre for 55+, 7282 Kingsway, 10 to 11:45 a.m. Includes health info and consultation, chair exercises and presentation on “Good common sense nutrition.” Info: 604-524-9060.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 4 Une Nuit a Paris, Fundraiser auction at John Knox Christian School, 7:30 p.m. at 8260 13th Ave. Come and enjoy a night in Paris with a live and silent auction, hors d’oeuvres, fromage, crepes and more. Info: 604-522-1410. National Film Board Night, at McGill library, 6:30 p.m. 4595 Albert St. come and enjoy two thought-provoking documentaries, Tagged and Children of Soldiers. Space is limited, register at www.bpl. bc.ca or call 604-299-8955.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 6 Confederation Centre celebration, tea and fashion show. 1:30 to 3 p.m. Members $5 + tax, non-members $6 + tax. Early registration required. Barcode No. 221361. Lantern Festival, presented by the Chinese Kuan Kung Association. Runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 3428 Smith Ave. Come and create your own lantern, solve riddles, win prizes, enjoy great food and participate in other fun family activities. Free admission. Info: 604-568-9980.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 7 B.C. Fuchsia and Begonia Society meeting, 8 p.m. at the St. Helen’s Catholic Church gym at 3871 Pandora

St. Refreshments will be served. Info: Fran 604-5913262 or Elsie 604-299-5438. Drop-in blood pressure clinic, Bonsor Community Centre, 6550 Bonsor Ave. 9:30 to 11:15 a.m., Includes weight monitoring, health info, massage, exercise and presentation on “It’s good to ask about your medications.” Info: 604-439-1456.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 10 South Burnaby United Church Thrift Shop Sale, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Church located at corner of Rumble and Gray, with clothing, housewares, books, toys and more. Donations welcome. Drop-in blood pressure clinic, Edmonds Community Centre for 55+, 7282 Kingsway, 10 to 11:45 a.m. Includes health info and consultation, chair exercises and presentation on cancer of the male and female reproductive systems. Info: 604-524-9060. Spirit of the Nikkei Fleet, 7 p.m. at McGill branch of the Burnaby Public Library at 4595 Albert St. Join Burnaby local authors Stanley and Masako Fukawa as they talk about their award-winning book. Space is limited, register at www.bpl.bc.ca or call 604-299-8955. Candlelight supper, presented by the Edmonds Community Centre for 55+. 5 to 7 p.m. Enjoy a four-course meal in the solarium and eatery at night. $24.25. Barcode: 225079.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 12 South Burnaby United Church Garage Sale, 9 a.m. to noon at 7591 Gray Ave. All proceeds to worthy charitable causes. Burnaby Mountain Secondary School, parent advisory council pub night adult fundraiser, at the Lougheed Village Inn, 9352 Erickson Dr. Food served from 5 to 6:30 p.m. $20 per ticket. Event includes pasta buffet, salad, bread and bar beverage, silent auction and raffles. Info: Melinda Koster at mlakoster@yahoo.com. Pied Piper Parent Participation Preschool Open House, 9 to 11 a.m. 8757 Armstrong Ave. Register for three- and fouryear-old classes starting in September. Info: 604-5240833.

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South Burnaby United Church Thrift Shop Sale, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Church located at corner of Rumble and Gray, with clothing, housewares, books, toys and more. Donations welcome. Drop-in blood pressure clinic, Edmonds Community Centre for 55+, 7282 Kingsway, 10 to 11:45 a.m. Includes health info and consultation, chair exercises and foot clinic (by appointment paid service). Info: 604-524-9060.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 19 Burnaby French language playschool open house, 10 a.m. to noon, in the portable at Marlborough School, 6060B Marlborough Ave. Info: 604-432-1323 or www. bflp.org.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 21 Drop-in blood pressure clinic, Bonsor Community Centre, 6550 Bonsor Ave. 9:30 to 11:15 a.m., includes weight monitoring, health info, massage, exercise and presentation on “Pharmacare.” Info: 604-439-1456.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24 South Burnaby United Church Thrift Shop Sale, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Church located at corner of Rumble and Gray, with clothing, housewares, books, toys and more. Donations welcome. Sing-along at Bonsor Community Centre, 1 to 3 p.m. Come and enjoy an afternoon with others who love to sing to the tunes of yesteryear. Drop-in blood pressure clinic, Edmonds Community Centre for 55+, 7282 Kingsway, 10 to 11:45 a.m. Includes health info and consultation, chair exercises and presentation on “Pharmacare.” Info: 604524-9060.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 26 Kidstuff swap meet, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Willingdon Centre, 1491 Carleton St. Free admission for buyers. Info: 604-2991446.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 28 Drop-in blood pressure clinic, Bonsor Community Centre, 6550 Bonsor Ave. 9:30 to 11:15 a.m., includes weight monitoring, health info, massage, exercise and presentation on “Good common sense nutrition.” Info: 604-439-1456.

Drop-in blood pressure clinic, Bonsor Community Centre, 6550 Bonsor Ave. 9:30 to 11:15 a.m., includes weight monitoring, health info, massage, exercise and foot care clinic (paid, by appointment service). Info: 604-439-1456.

Minibus trip to Granville Island, presented by the Edmonds Community Centre for 55+. Enjoy a custom tour hosted by a chef from Edible B.C. 9:30 to 2:45 p.m. $56.77 members, $70.96 non-members. Barcode: 226554.

SFU Philosophers’ Café, Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 6450 Deer Lake Ave. 7 p.m. Admission is $5, moderator is Randall Mackinnon, on “Are there any words of wisdom that apply to almost any problem or challenge?” Info: 604-291-6864.

THURSDAY, MARCH 3 Burnaby Writers’ Circle, monthly writing group meetings, 1:30 to 3 p.m. in the program room at the Confederation Centre, 4548 Albert St. Info: Ron Wells, 604-945-5024.

New Vista Society community service foot care clinic, New Vista Care Home, 7550 Rosewood St. 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. $30 for initial visit, $25 each visit thereafter. Call 604-527-6000, ext. 159 for an appointment.

West Coast Rail Tours presentation, 1:30 p.m. at the Bonsor Senior’s Society, 6550 Bonsor Ave. Learn about this non-profit railway association’s rail tours around the province. Call 604-524-1011 for more information, or visit www.westcoasttrailtours. com.

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Planning for the future: Ish Jhaj, above and at right,

teaches her u-12 Royal City Youth Soccer Club during a recent game in Queensborough. Jhaj hopes to start a camp in Punjab, India this summer for girls.

Shooting for hope – and a new future Alfie Lau

staff reporter

Nobody can doubt Ish Jhaj’s love of soccer. The23-year-oldSimonFraserUniversity kinesiology student has played the sport for years, coaches a u-12 team for the Royal City Youth Soccer Club and even spent two weeks in South Africa last June watching the World Cup. But none of those accomplishments can top what Jhaj is trying to do by starting an organization called Shooting for Hope. “Shooting for Hope will give underprivileged girls the opportunity to play soccer in Punjab, India,” said Jhaj of the four-week long camp she hopes to start up in June after she graduates from SFU. Jhaj, who currently lives in Burnaby, is of South Asian descent and grew up in Quesnel, where her parents encouraged her to play soccer at a young age. “I’ve stuck with it since,” said the student, who hopes to start a career in orthotics after her university graduation. “It’s become a very important part of my life.” Five years ago, Jhaj and her family moved to the Lower Mainland and she eventually graduated from New Westminster Secondary School. She continued playing club soccer and now toils for North Coquitlam in the women’s premier division. “Since I’ve been playing at higher levels,” said Jhaj, “I don’t see very many girls of my background playing soccer. It’s

unfortunate, as we have the opportunity to play in Canada. “Due to cultural differences and how society thinks, girls aren’t favoured to play sports as much as boys,” she said. And that’s what Jhaj hopes to change with her camp in India, which she hopes to run with friend Jenn Martin. Between juggling her soccer and school responsibilities, Jhaj has been trying to get Shooting for Hope registered as a charitable organization with the government so that she can start the real work in India in May. “I want to teach girls in India the fundamentals of the game,” said Jhaj. “Another important goal I want to teach them is self-esteem and setting goals. “I’ve contacted a school in India and am working out the details so I can use their facility. It also gives me a classroom to teach them self-esteem and setting goals. “I hope to create awareness in our community and get support so I can raise money to buy equipment and have permanent soccer goals in India.” Once Jhaj secures charitable status, she hopes to have a pub night fundraiser, clothing drive and get a website going. “I’ve already got about $1,000 raised, and the goal is to get to $5,000,” said Jhaj. In the meantime, Jhaj can be contacted at 778-882-5049 or shootingforhope@ hotmail.com for more information or if you want to help. alau@burnabynow.com

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Boomers, brace yourselves One-quarter of survey respondents could not identify early signs of Alzheimer’s disease

Baby boomers in Burnaby, like their counterparts around the rest of the country, have a troubling lack of awareness about Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new online survey. “The gap in awareness in B.C. is sounding alarm bells as to whether our largest population is prepared for the rising tide of dementia that is ahead,” says Dorothy Leclair, the Burnaby support and education coordinator for the non-profit Alzheimer Society of B.C. Perhaps more troubling, she adds, is that respondents to the national survey were unfamiliar with controllable risk factors associated with Alzheimer’s disease, such as obesity, diabetes, heart disease and chronic depression. “Awareness and education are the cornerstones for risk reduction, par-

dependency on others for basic care,” Leclair says. Burnaby residents can test their own knowledge by taking the survey at www.alzheimerbc.org/test yourknowledge.aspx. “We want everyone, especially those 40 and older, to learn about Alzheimer’s disease, know the warning signs and reduce their risk by making simple lifestyle changes.” To help residents with the impact of Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia, the society runs support and information groups for family caregivers and for those in the early stages of the disease. They offer tips, a supportive environment and a chance to learn from, and share with, others in similar circumstances. For more information, contact Leclair at the Burnaby Alzheimer Resource Centre by calling 604-2980780 or 604-298-0782, or e-mailing dleclair@alzheimerbc.org. The centre is at 103-5623 Imperial St.

ticularly since there is yet no cure or treatment to stop the progression of Alzheimer’s disease,” Leclair says. “People need to take care of their brain health. We need to work together to support those who are already on the dementia journey and to find the causes and cure for this devastating disease.” The survey was released earlier this month to kick off national Alzheimer Awareness Month. Among its findings, it was noted that 24 per cent of B.C. baby boomers can’t name any of the early signs of Alzheimer’s. This is worrisome, Leclair says, because the risk level for boomers doubles every five years after age 65. And boomers make up almost 30 per cent of the overall population in the province. Also according to the survey, less than half of participants in B.C. were able to identify later-stage symptoms other than the most commonly known loss of memory. “This indicates a general lack of awareness of life-altering changes such as hallucinations and complete

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After a very successful show in Port Coquitlam and Delta, The Roadshow is now here in New Westminster, BC. So you had better search through your attics and garages, go through your lock boxes and jewellery, because you may be sitting on a small fortune and not even know it! Roadshow experts are here to examine all your antiques, collectibles, gold and silver.

wear anyways. Expert Elijah Gold explains, “We have noticed a substantial increase in the amount of precious metals such as gold and silver coming to the Roadshow, which makes sense considering how high it’s currently trading at. He added, “The Roadshow is great because it puts money in people’s pockets, especially during such hard times. Lots of items that are just sitting around collecting dust in basements and jewellery boxes can be exchanged for money, on the spot!”

During a show near Toronto, a woman came in with a jewellery box that she had just inherited from her late aunt. “I don’t wear jewellery,” explained Barbara Engles, “so it was an easy decision to come down to the Roadshow to sell it”. She was very excited when she was able to walk away with a cheque for over $2,100 for jewellery she was never going to

At another Roadshow event, a woman, named Mira Kovalchek, walked in with a tin full of hundreds of old coins that were given to her as a young child by her grandfather. She ﬁnally decided to come in to the Roadshow and see what he had given her. She was ecstatic to learn she had coins dating back to the late 1800’s, some of which were extremely rare. Roadshow consultant Perry Bruce

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explains “We had uncovered an 1871 Queen Victoria 50 Cent piece, valued at over $2,000!! She had a nice assortment of coins that were not rare dates, but she was able to sell them for their silver content”. She explains, “I never would have thought that my old tin of coins was worth so much! I can ﬁnally afford to renovate my kitchen”. Perry Bruce

continued, “Canadian coins prior to 1967, and American coins prior to 1964 are all made with silver, and we have noticed a large increase of customers coming to the Roadshow with coins and cashing them in for their silver value”.

Experts at the Roadshow will evaluate and examine your items, FREE OF CHARGE, as well as educate you on them. The Roadshow sees hundreds of people during a one week event, and they have been travelling across Canada to different cities and towns, searching for your forgotten treasures. Trains, dolls, toys, old advertising signs, pocket watches, porcelain and bisque dolls, pretty much everything can be sold at the Roadshow. Any early edition Barbie’s are sought after by the Roadshow collectors, as well as a variety of Dinky Toys and Matchbox cars. Lionel Trains and a variety of tin toys can also fetch a

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GARDENING

Tiny irises add colour to spring gardens GREEN SCENE Anne Marrison

s winter begins losing its grip, the first dwarf irises start pushing through newlythawed ground, making little pools of purple, yellow or white among the winter debris. They’re a pleasure that’s so easy to prepare for in fall – bulbs of Iris reticulata hybrids and their relatives are inexpensive and easy to find in garden centres. Because they flower around the same time as snowdrops and winter aconites, it’s best to plant them at the same time – in September or early October. These irises are quick to increase in sunny places with well-drained soil. They adapt to most conditions but do better if acidic soil is corrected with a little lime. Fertilizer should be low-nitrogen and given after the flowers die down. Clay soil gardeners with wet soil may find container culture or raised beds the best choice. Putting sand in the bottom of the planting hole can help, but if the soil is generally wet, you may find you’ve produced a sump which attracts surrounding water.

These irises come from hilly areas around the eastern Mediterranean and are happiest in the familiar abuse of their homeland climates. This is generally drenching rains in winter and early spring followed by long, hot waterless summers. Iris reticulata flowers emerge first, then produce thin, wispy leaves which can get well over 12 inches (30 centimetres) But because they’re so insubstantial, they pose no problems to neighbouring plants. The flowers are usually only about four or five inches tall. That’s why the best positions for them are usually in rockeries or close to the edges of paths where they’re easy to see and there’s lots of light. As temperatures increase, the leaves die and the bulbs go dormant underground. Like other Mediterranean bulbs in summer dormancy, they need no water – in fact, watering which is adequate for annuals can make these Iris reticulata hybrids sick. Hybrids available include Cantab (light blue with yellow markings), Gordon (maroon-purple), Harmony (medium blue with yellow details), Natascha (bluish-white with orange) and Joyce (lavender-blue and purple with orange tongue). Another small latewinter bloomer is Iris danfordiae, which flowers

bright yellow with brown freckles and prefers welldrained soil that’s rich but light. It’s inexpensive and beautifully fragrant but it’s a frustrating little beauty because after flowering it splits into many tiny bulblets. Many tulips do the same thing, and one solution some gardeners try is planting the original bulb at least eight inches deep. The same answer has been proposed for Iris danfordiae. It’s hard to imagine these little bulbs can generate enough energy to produce an eight-inch stem. But it’s definitely worth trying because other bulbs and corms can rise from the depths. For instance, when I tried to eradicate the plain orange crocosmia from a garden bed I found dropper corms at different levels connected by thin roots in a vertical chain. The deepest were at least a foot down in the soil. If you don’t dig up all those deep, deep corms (and it turned out I didn’t) the crocosmia bed reincarnates in a few years. Snowdrops also make dropper corms. Droppers can be annoying for gardeners, but for the plant it’s a brilliant tactic which ensures survival if animals eat the uppermost bulb or plant-hunters harvest it. Anne Marrison is happy to answer garden questions. Send them to her via amar rison@shaw.ca.

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WOMEN’S SOCCER

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Canadians second in premier soccer league The Burnaby Girls Canadians finished second in the Metro Women’s premier soccer league in just their second season. The Canadians finished the league schedule, losing their second game in a row, a 2-0 defeat to the seventime defending provincial champion Surrey United on Sunday. A week earlier, Burnaby was upended 1-0 by Coquitlam Metro-Ford. The Canadians’ second season began with promise, with Burnaby winning four in a row and building an unbeaten string of

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five games leading into the Christmas break. The team’s 7-3-2 record was an improvement over the first-year squad that finished fourth in its league debut with a 9-4-2 record. But getting past Surrey will be a challenge said Burnaby head coach Matt Holbrook. “Two losses in two league matches with Surrey United has shown what everyone around the league knows, that Surrey is again the team to beat and is not slowing down at all after many years of success,” said Holbrook.

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Ringleader: Natalie Manson, left, scored two goals to help the petite BNW ringette team to a 10-2 win over North/West Vancouver. Paige Coe-Chow led Burnaby with three goals. Sydney Owen-Paulus tallied her first-ever goal.

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MINOR HOCKEY

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Bruins win bronze at St. Albert tourney The Burnaby Winter Club Bruins were the consolation winners at the John Reid Memorial AAA bantam hockey tournament in St. Albert, Alta. The only loss for the Bruins was a 4-0 defeat coming at the hands of rival Kamloops Jardine Blazers in the tournament semifinal on Saturday. The Bruins defeated the Blazers 4-3 in a marathon shootout in the final of the Burnaby Minor Christmas tournament earlier this month. The winter club finished with an overall 5-1 record, including 29 goals for and just eight against. Burnaby’s two goalies, Nicholas McBride and Maniel Rana, posted the top stats in the 16-team tourney. McBride led the way with a 0.956 save percentage and a one-goal-pergame average. Rana had a 0.931 save percentage, while allowing 1.34 goals per game. Chris Seto led all scorers with 10 goals and 15 total

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The Northwest Giants swept the Valley West Hawks out of top spot in the B.C. major midget hockey league. The Giants moved back into sole possession of first place in the 11-team loop with a two-game sweep of the Hawks. The Burnaby-based team opened with a 3-2 victory over Valley West last Saturday. Burnaby defenceman Geoffrey Soo tallied the game-winner with his third goal of the season in the third period. Alex Kerfoot and Jackson Houck both scored in the middle frame to tie the contest at 2-2. On the Sunday, the Giants opened up early, jumping to a 4-0 first-period lead and kept the pedal on the gas for a 7-3 win. Sam Reinhart led the way with a hat trick for the Giants. Kerfoot added four assists in the win. New Westminster defenceman Bo Pellah garnered a goal and two helpers. The twin victories allowed the Giants to leapfrog the Hawks into first place. The Giants lead by a point over Valley West. Next up for the Giants are the third-place Greater Vancouver Canadians. The two teams will meet at the winter club on Saturday at 7:45 p.m. and again on Sunday at 9:30 a.m.

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points. Matthew Barzal was fifth overall with eight goals, including a tourneybest two game-winning tallies, and four assists. Cameron Seto also finished in double-digit points, with 10, including four goals. Burnaby defeated the SSAC Southgate Lions 3-1 with a three-goal opening period in the bronze-medal game on Sunday. Barzal, with the gamewinner, and Chris Seto both had a goal and one assist for the Bruins. Viktor Dombrovskiy also scored. The Bruins easily won their division with solid wins over the Phoenix Junior Coyotes, Red Deer Rebels White and the St. Albert Sabres. In the crossover matchup, Burnaby doubled the Airdrie Xtreme 4-2 on Saturday. Justin Szeto helped out on Burnaby’s last three goals, including Brandon DelGrosso’s game-winner coming in the opening minute of the third period. Chris Seto also had a pair of goals in the win.

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assisting on both of Sinclair’s scores. “We showed to China’s people that we have one of the best players in the world,” said Canadian national team coach Carolina Morace, in a Canadian Soccer press release. “Christine Sinclair, for me, is actually the best player in the world. She’s smart, she’s fast and she plays for the team. In this tournament, we showed

that we had the best player on our team.” Sinclair also became the first Canadian player to make 150 representative appearances for the national team in a 2-1 loss to the Americans at the Yongchuan Cup. The six-time Canadian player of the year made her national team debut as a 16-year-old. She has scored 115 goals for Canada to date and is ranked sixth in the world in all-time women’s international soccer scoring.

Rookie pro named to all-stars Burnaby’s Mark Olver was added to the roster of the Western Conference all-star team for the American Hockey League All-Star Classic on Monday. The Lake Erie Monsters’ centre is second among AHL rookies with 18 goals and sixth with 29 total points.

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the 12/13 intermediate category at the Karate B.C. provincial championships at BCIT last Saturday.

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Until then, he will continue working on tying up the loose ends in his program, tightening it with stronger elements between those amazing outof-body jumps. Nguyen says he never looked back on his meteoric rise from a juvenile to novice national champion by the age of 10. But upon reflection, “I’ve seen how quick I’ve progressed and I’m just hoping this level will continue,” he said. In order to keep up the pace, Nguyen and his coach at the Burnaby centre of excellence, Joanne McLeod, have practised without the difficult jumps

in order to work on the connecting elements – the skating skills, the footwork and speed. Nguyen already has the on-ice presence. It’s what initially drew him to the sport. “What I like about competing is performing in front of everybody,” Nguyen said. “I like to make everyone laugh and them giving respect to you. That’s how I know I’ve done a good job. “It feels amazing having them cheer. You know you’ve done an excellent job and they know that you’ve done an excellent job and deserve a standing ovation. It feels amazing to me.”

The Grandview Steelers missed an opportunity to put some distance between itself and fourth place following a 4-3 loss to the Port Moody Black Panthers last Sunday. The Burnaby-based Steelers got off to a 3-1 first-period start but stumbled in the middle frame, getting outshot 11-5 before putting together a better final period. The Steelers host Squamish at the winter club Sunday at 4 p.m.

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EMPLOYMENT

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CAREER CONFUSION?

If you don’t know the difference between these hammers, but you like helping people…then we want to talk to you. You may not know everything when it comes to home improvement, but after our training and hands-on coaching you will. The Home Depot, one of Canada’s top 100 employers, is hiring for spring. You bring the desire to put customers first and we’ll offer competitive rewards including company paid health & dental plans, 70+ benefits, tuition reimbursement & much more. Many positions available including: Cashiers • Sales Associates • Department Supervisors Apply online at homedepotjobs.ca/0206

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General Employment

Become a Registered Personal Trainer. Earn up to $70/hr. Government Financial Aid may be available. Hilltop 604-930-8377 See our ad in todays paper under Education.

52 Week Program

Programs include weekly clinical rotations. Biology & Math for Nursing at no extra charge*

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VANCOUVER’S LARGEST Lawn and Property Maintenance Company pays $120-$360 DAILY for outdoor Spring/Summer work. Hiring honest, competitive, and energetic individuals to fill our various 2011 positions. Apply online @ www.propertystarsjobs.com

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Carriers

Security for the Long Term

Committed to excellence

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General Employment

FLORAL WHOLESALER Immediate positions available in Surrey for experienced bouquet designers. Experience is a must. You need to be reliable, hard working and be able to work in a fast paced environment. Fax resumes to Duane 604-576-2475

Attention!

Immediate Openings, $16.25 base-appt. flex. schedules, condtions apply, sales/service, Call 604-604-1065 www.earnpartime.ca Need Full Time Early Childhood Educator Assistant for Bright Star Montessori School, Main duties assist with proper eating, dressing and toilet habits, submit written observation on children to supervisor. Salary $14.75/hr Please email info@brightstarmontessori.ca

FULL-TIME HELPER

(Welding Exp An Asset)

Required by truck body manufacturing company. Must be mechanically inclined & self starter. $14.76/hr to $22.89/hr + benefits. Fax resume to: 604-271-6836

PHONE BOOKS Mature persons with car or truck to deliver Yellow Pages™ Telephone Directories in the Vancouver area.

Teachers/ Instructors

JUNIOR CITIZENS CARE CENTRE

Coquitlam / Port Moody Hiring F/T & P/T • 15.35/Hour ❏ECE & Infant Toddler Educ. ❏French, Mandarin & Music Email resume: juniorcitizens@shaw.ca Or phone: 604-779-5437

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Trades/Technical

HUDSON BAY Railway(HBR) owns and operates over 800 miles of track through Manitoba to the Hudson Bay, is seeking candidates who have the knowledge and desire to work out of The Pas, in Northern Manitoba. • Locomotive Machinist • Car Repair Foreman • Director of Mechanical/ Technical Support • Engineer • Conductor • Trainmaster • General Roadmaster • Track Inspector • Tamper Operator • Signal Maintainer Additional details at www.omnitrax.com Send resume to: recruiting@ omnitrax.com or fax 866-448-9259. ROOFERS F/T

2 Journeyman Flat Roofers Required for medium sized Commercial Roofing Contractor servicing Greater Metro Vancouver. We offer competitive wages & benefits. Please email: brad@aqp.ca Or call: 604-451-1443

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Trades/Technical

THE KDL GROUP is Logging, Hauling and Road Construction service provider for many major companies in the BC Forest sector. We are located in Northern British Columbia, Fort St. James. We are currently looking to fill the following positions: LOG TRUCK DRIVERS, LOG TRUCK OWNER OPERATORS, PROCESSOR OPERATORS, SKIDDER OPERATORS, BUNCHER OPERATORS. Successful applicants will be offered competitive wages, an attractive benefit package and stable long term employment. For more information about the KDL Group please visit www.kdlgroup.net. Please submit your resume with references via Fax #250-996-8742 or e-mail: admin@kdlgroup.net

Flynn Canada Ltd. is hiring F/T Flat Roofers Panel/Wall Cladders Glaziers

With 2+ years of experience. Foreman positions available. Top industry wages based on experience, medical, dental, overtime pay, RRSP matching with all positions. Email: bkranc@flynn.ca or Fax to: 604-531-4026

TRUTH IN ''EMPLOYMENT'' ADVERTISING Postmedia Community Publishing makes every effort to ensure you are responding to a reputable and legitimate job opportunity. If you suspect that an ad to which you have responded is misleading, here are some hints to remember. Legitimate employers do not ask for money as part of the application process; do not send money; do not give any credit card information; or call a 900 number in order to respond to an employment ad. Job opportunity ads are salary based and do not require an investment. If you have responded to an ad which you believe to be misleading please call the Better Business Bureau at 604-682-2711, Monday to Friday, 9am - 3pm or email inquiries@bbbvan.org and they will investigate.

Hire Locally

Call 1-800-733-9675 Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm

Warehouse Shipper / Receiver

*Call for details

OPEN HOUSE FEBRUARY 8TH 6-8PM

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Certified Traffic Control People and Lane Closure Technicians required. Must have own vehicle. 604-996-2551 or email Traffic_King@shaw.ca

Now Hiring

FLAGPERSONS & LANE CLOSURE TECHS

• Must have reliable vehicle • Certification required • Union Wages & Benefits Apply in person 19689 Telegraph Trail, Langley fax resume to 604-513-3661 or email: darlene@valleytraffic.ca

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Cesco Electrical Supply Ltd. Requires Warehouse Shipper/Receiver. He/she is responsible for shipping, receiving, stock placement, order confirmations, & cycle counting. Electrical knowledge an asset (but not mandatory), excellent interpersonal skills, both verbal & written & good organizational skills. To apply please fax resume to: 604-294-2905 or email to: employment@ cescoelectrical.com

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Hotel Restaurant

MCLEAN’S hiring F/T Cook. 2 positions avail. $16 hr- Must have sev. yrs of experience and compl. high school. e-res: info@mcleansrestaurant.ca

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Information Technology

GARNET RESEARCH hiring F/T User Support Tech. Compl. College or courses in system admin. req. Must have: MCITP enterprise, MCSA, A+, Net +, Virtual PC, Hyper-V. $17.50/hr. e-res: gsimon@garnet.ca

Use your Community Newspaper to ﬁnd the qualiﬁed 604-444-3000 candidate you’re looking for.

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EDUCATION

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Sprott-Shaw Community College has been training students in BC for over 107 years. We want you to be a success story too!

PRACTICAL NURSING LIMITEDSEATSAVAILABLE! PROGRAM

Morning & Evening Classes Available Career Opportunities: Practical Nursing Free Biology Upgrading.

Sprott Shaw is the Largest Practical Nursing Trainer in BC and is one of the Largest in Canada!

Health Care Assistant Program

FOODSAFE 1 DAY COURSES Guaranteed best value! Six Metro Vancouver Locations: Vancouver • Burnaby • Surrey • Richmond • Coquitlam • Maple Ridge All our Instructors are also working local Health Inspectors! Classes held each week & weekend! Course materials available in 6 languages. Same-day Certification. Visit our website at www.foodsafe-courses.com or call 604-272-7213 ADVANCE Hospitality Education – B.C.’s #1 Choice for Foodsafe & WorldHost Training.

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Health Care Attendants and Community Health Workers have an important contribution to make to BC’s Health Care system.

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Career Opportunities: Child & Youth Care Worker, Women’s Shelter Worker, Family Place Worker, Teen Pregnancy & Parenting Counsellor, Settlement/Newcomer’s Service Worker

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Cats

ADULT MANDARIN CHINESE CLASSES

3 ORANGE tabby for sale, born Dec. 4th, ready to pick up Feb. 4th, $120, call 604-872-6025

Vancouver, Richmond & Burnaby 295 for 18-hour course

★CATS & KITTENS★ FOR ADOPTION !

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604-724-7652

Tel: 778 230 4940

Visit us at www.roadsmarttraining.com For further information or to register, contact 604-881-2111

MARKETPLACE

MAYTAG Washer & Dryer, 3 yrs old, 2 yrs left warranty. $500. 32 inch Amana Fridge w/Freezer deluxe, $250. 604-521-4772 SMALLER DEEP freezer 21”x31” and 36”deep good condition. $50 obo 604 808 6223 North Shore

APT. & FULL SIZE

All Like New! Fridge, Stove, Washer, Dryer, Stackers

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Garage Sale

Over 40 Tables with lots of Otakara (treasure)! OTAKARA HAKKUTSU (Treasure Hunt) Market Sat., Feb. 26, 10am-2pm

604.306.5134

FLEA MARKET

Delivery/Warranty avail.

2015

NIKON CAMERA Photomic 35mm with 50mm lens circa 1969 (war journalist’s camera) very good condition. Collector’s piece. $699 obo 604.808.6223 North Shore

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For Sale Miscellaneous

DONOVAN SAFE, 2 hours fireproof. GOLF CLUBS - left & right handed. $250 obo. 778-848-5485 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best Price, Best Quality. All Shapes & Colors Available. Call 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.ca Raleigh Tarantua Men’s Bike. 10 inch Carbon Tip Saw Blade. Various Boat plans. 604-524-2669

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Musical Instruments

WARD UPRIGHT boudior piano and stool, good cond, $600 O.B.O. Pls Call 604-435-3454

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ALL SMALL breed pups local & non shedding $350+. 604-590-3727 www.puppiesfishcritters.com

PRESA CANARIO PB pups, view parents, Fawn & Brindle, shots & dewormed. $900. 778-593-0533 AMERICAN COCKER Spaniel P/B pups, 7wks old, 1st shots incl, $700 cash obo. 604-375-8822

PUPPIES AMERICAN Bulldog/ German shepherd 7 wks, healthy, no shots $325 obo 778-862-3568 AUSSIE DOODLE/LAB Doodles, from $650 - $900, yellow or black non shed 604-302-3993

National Nikkei Museum & Heritage Centre 6688 Southoaks Crescent, Bby. (Kingsway & Sperling Ave.) Open free to the public, free u/g parking. Tables are available at $25 each For information call

Confederation

Community Centre, Burnaby Indoors on Saturday

SHIH TZU BIJON Pups. Family raised. 1st shots, dewormed, nonshed. $575 Firm. 604-882-0137 BLACK FEMALE SHEPARD/ LAB Pups, vaccinated, parents reg, $500 ea. 604-534-3524 BLUE NOSE PITBULLS to loving home. 1 male, 5 females, $550 (M), $750 (F). 778-968-3123 BOSTON TERRIER Pups, CKC reg. vet checked, good pedigrees, nicely marked, To view: 604-406-2415 or 1-604-794-3786

February 5th

9:30 am to 2 pm 4585 Albert Street next to McGill Library (604) 294 -1936 Free Admission

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GOLDEN RETRIEVER pups healthy socialized. exc temp vet check deworm $575 604-819-8083

JACK RUSSELL pups smooth m/f, dewormed, 1 shots, tails docked, view parents, $450. 604-701-1587

KOMONDOR 8 wks, 2 males, low shed/low allergen, smart, loyal, loving. $1000. 604-857-4120

For Sale - Miscellaneous

★★★ 3 GRAD Dresses For Sale ! ★★★

Hey are you looking for your Grad Dress 2011? Only Worn ONE time. Will sacrifice @ 1/2 price from original price!! ■ Size Small: Blue dress: Paid $140, Asking $75 ■ Size 4: Red dress. Paid $550, Asking $275 ■ Size 6: Black dress: Paid $550. Asking $275 Call or email for photos and info at: 604-880-0288 mandi_babi@hotmail.com. Serious buyers only please!

SIBERIAN HUSKY Timberwolf pups, $900. 250-295-6280 dalenterry@gmail.com

STANDARD POODLE pups, CKC reg. brown, black & cream, Chwk. 604-823-2467 ..302-1761

Wanted to Buy

COLLECTOR LOOKING to buy: Pre 1960 metal tin toys, old militaria items, postcards, antique fire arms & related. Anything collectibles. 604-313-5479

SHIHTZU X Japanese Chin Puppies, Vet checked & shots. $495 + 604-746-9332 Abbotsford

HAVANESE PUPS, CKC Reg. 1 female, 3 males, almost ready to go. choose now, 604-536-1817

Plants & Trees

CEDAR HEDGING $1.00/foot& up. Dug in ready, installation & delivery avail 604-795-1999. Now is the best time for planting!

P/B LABS, non papered, family raised, vet checked, 1st shots, 604-795-7662 No Sunday calls

PEKINGESE PUP. Male, blond colour, very cute & smart, 2 ½ mos old, $500. 604-464-9485

Japanese Community Centre

604-777-7000 or www.nikkeiplace.org

Art & Collectibles

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Dogs

FLEA MARKET

100 & up

MINI PB DACHSHUND. Smooth & long, all colours, health guar’d. Ready now! $800. 604-538-5433

P/B CHIHUAHUAS, 8wks old, Super tiny, black, orange & white. $325 obo... 778-862-3568

CLASSES START FEB 1, 12 & 26

Appliances

Dogs

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

Learn to speak basic Mandarin for business, career and personal enjoyment

2010

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CATS. Fixed - male and female rescued cats. Free to good, n/s indoor homes only. 604-513-9310

2 Day comprehensive, standardized training curriculum for Trafﬁc Control Persons, meeting the current WCB requirements.

Includes: Crisis Prevention Management

PETS & LIVESTOCK

INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL

ROAD SMART TRAINING INSTITUTE LTD.

(Formerly Resident Care Attendant Program)

(604)

Burnaby NOW • Saturday, January 29, 2011 • A39

LAB PUPPIES Choc Black & yellows, males & females, ready view parents $550. 604-701-1587 PIT BULL PUPS. Pb Blue Nose Bullies, vet checked & dewormed. Best lines, looks & prices. $500. 604-819-6006

Cares! The Burnaby Now and New West Record have partnered with the BC SPCA to encourage responsible pet guardianship and the humane treatment of animals. Before purchasing a new puppy, ensure the seller has provided excellent care and treatment of the animal and the breeding parents. For a complete guide to ﬁnding a reputable breeder and other considerations when acquiring a new pet, visit spca.bc.ca.

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CHILDREN 3015

Childcare Available

Available April 1. F/T space for 1 yr & up. Some P/T avail now in Lic Daycare. Linda 604-430-4171 Banana’s Family Daycare Exp. Childcare, avail 0-5 yrs old, F/T or P/T, 604 526-2490

Do you need to advertise your Daycare or Preschool ? 'Kids on the Go' Feature runs once a month... in The Burnaby Now & The New West Record To place an ad or for more info please call

Linda 604.444.3057

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F/T NANNY/HOUSEKEEPER required for 3 kids in my home. Pick\drop to school, prepare meals and other household duties. Shirley, 604-540-2935

3040 CREATIVE MINDS Lic’d Childcare. 7am - 6pm. Spacious/clean. Near schools & park. Daycare program by ECE teacher. Openings for 1 6 yrs old. Very low prices! 18 Ave, Burnaby. 604-525-5778

Childcare Wanted

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Daycare Centres

Preschools/ Kindergarten

Precious Minds

Montessori School 1630 Edinburgh St., New West.

• Ages 2½ - 6 Years Old • Preschool & Kindergarten • Full Montessori Curriculum

604.516.7777 GRAHAM

OAK BAY MONTESSORI LICENSED CHILDCARE established 1985

Ages 3 - 5 yrs, Open 7:30am • Full Time Daycare • Morning Preschool Edmonds-Imperial, BBY / nr East Burne Community Ctr

604 - 525-6458

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Montessori School

Preschool, Daycare & Kindergarten Full Montessori Curriculum French, Music, Art, Computers, Science, Phonics

Call 604 522-6116

New Westminster MONTESSORI CHILD CARE CENTRE

(convenient location, by skytrain)

Open House & Fall Registration

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

February 5th, 11 AM - 1PM 7283 Nelson Ave. Bby 604-433-5155

★ Enrol Now For ★

Summer Program & Sept

Call 778 397-0191

Preschools/Kindergarten

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A Montessori education provides your child with an integrated, individualized and academically challenging program that meets his/her changing developmental needs from year to year. Childhood happens once. A Montessori education ensures that your child will make the best of hers/his.

Parent Meetings Meetings 2011 (RSVP) Parent 2007 (RSVP)

ExtendedDay Day & & Elementary Extended ElementaryOrientation Orientation th at 7:00 p.m. Feb. Feb. 17 15th at 7:00 p.m.

PreschoolOrientation Orientation & Registration Preschool Registration st at 7:00 p.m. Feb. 17thth at at 7:00 7:00 p.m. p.m. & & Mar. Mar. 31 Feb. 15 15th at 7:00 p.m.

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Registered Massage Services

TRAINED MASSEUSE $55/hr, Call Kathy 778-885-5254 www.massagebykathy.info

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Metaphysical

*CONNECT WITH YOUR FUTURE* Learn from the past, Master the present! Call A True Psychic NOW! $3.19min 1-877-478-4410 (18+) 1-900-783-3800 Answers to all your questions!

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Mind,Body&Soul

ORIENTAL THERAPY Shiatsu & Reiki, $50/hr, Healing and Relaxation. 202 11th Street, New Westminster. 778-858-7686

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Call TODAY For Purchases, Refinances & Consolidations. Self-Emp mortgages avail. Rates are still low!

Martinique Walker, AMP

Verico Assent Mortgage Corp Call: 604-984-9159 Toll Free: 866-984-9159

IS FRANCHISE OWNERSHIP RIGHT FOR YOU? Use MatchPoint’s FREE Franchise Consulting Service to help you find the right franchise to purchase! Call Ian McRae, Senior Franchise Consultant. 1-604-815-0037

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Financial Services

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TAX TIME

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Accounting/ Bookkeeping

INCOME TAX returns: Delinquent or current. Small business or single. Starting at: $35 per return. 20 yrs experience. 604-420-1108

Small Business & Personal Taxes

• Bookkeeping Services • Construction Specialist • Late Filers - GST & Taxes • HST Payroll Financials Sparkle Clear 604-433-1548

Cancer June 21-July 22: Sunday/Monday highlight the problem (2010-2012) in a crucial relationship. You see another in terms of security, but they might see you as “fighting” their ambition. You’ll see clues to solving it Saturday. The solution has something to do with understanding, affection, and with secrets/ research, finances, sexual yearnings, commitment, intuition and dreams. Those secrets, finances, sexuality, et al, are emphasized midweek – they’re a source of ambition, success. If you can’t solve the relationship problem, you might “thoroughly” end the bond, now or later. Decide what’s best. Leo July 23-Aug. 22: Chores and health issues arise Sunday/Monday – with problems attached. Solutions to these problems occur Friday/Saturday – the answer might lie deeper, in diagnosis, even surgery. (Metaphorically, too – i.e., cutting out a wasteful or “work-causing” situation.) Relationships confront you mid-week: exciting meetings, challenges and opportunities. You could meet your match in love! That’s important now, as January to June luckily support weddings, love (and far travel, legal solutions, publishing and intellectual pursuits). Depths, secrets, intimacy and funding go well Friday/ Saturday. Virgo Aug. 23-Sept. 22: Romance could hit a snag Sunday/Monday – it probably involves money or possessions – or difficulty “possessing” someone. For you, now to late 2012, romance and sensuality are firmly fused – study whether this will be a problem or a blessing. Creativity and speculation could face the same two-year snag, so be cautious with risk. Chores and health – the main themes of these few weeks – become important midweek. A new work project could begin. Work and health are tied strongly – and mostly beneficially – to finances, investments, research and sex. These four are lucky now to June.

Mortgages

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★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Libra Sept. 23-Oct. 22: I’ve mentioned several times over recent years, and will this whole decade, that domestic, property and security changes loom. These are emphasized this year and next, and might, during this time, present a) a puzzle to you, or b) a deeply experienced opportunity. This Sunday/Monday holds a problem or critical choice here – one that moves smoothly forward Tuesday, and meets a solution late week. (The solution involves work or health.) Now to June, relocation, new partnerships are lucky. Romance, creativity and risk lure you midweek, and could be the doorway to new partnership! Scorpio Oct. 23-Nov. 21: You will generally say what you mean Sunday eve – but this day and Monday can raise a barrier to communication that has been around for a year and will last to late next year. It could simply be that communications become burdensome (e.g., more emails – or IT glitches at your job) or, that gossip is a problem factor. You can set up or initiate a long-lasting communications solution Friday/Saturday, one that enhances both your career and security. Home, family, property concerns – February’s main focus – ﬂow well late Tuesday to Thursday. Romance, pleasure, beauty late week! Sagittarius Nov. 22-Dec. 21: Both a money opening/opportunity and a money barrier arise Sunday/Monday. This “duo” exist now into October 2012 (and have, for awhile). During the entire phase, take care with expenses, spending, investing. The problem factor seems to involve wishes, or popularity or enjoyment – too much of these for your bank account, maybe? Mild money luck enters Thursday, for a month, and a solution to past and present money dilemmas is available late week. Casual friends, siblings, communications, errands, paperwork, curiosity ﬁll midweek. They “are” the money solution, here forward.

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Jan. 30 - Feb. 5 Capricorn Dec. 22-Jan. 19: Your energy, charisma and effectiveness rise strongly Sunday to Tuesday midday – get out, ask favours, start important projects. If your project is monetary (or sensual) continue it through Thursday, as many “good starts” are available! Even Friday/Saturday continue to help – especially with money attached to career, property, and/or personal skills. Mid-January through February brings: a) the end of a money source, and/or b) the seeding of a new one, or c) money connected to property. Much can ﬂow to you – don’t let it ﬂow past/ away – save! Friends, errands, late week. Aquarius Jan.20-Feb.18: Rest,lie low,contemplate Sunday to Tuesday afternoon.You might spy a problem with communications, travel, intellectual, cultural or legal affairs Sunday/Monday. Keep the faith, because the rest of this week, especially Wednesday and Saturday, could brew the solution. (The solution lies in your own personality, your willingness to step forward and say, “This is me! And this is what I can do!” And that tendency, self-promotion, is highest and most successful this midweek, Tuesday-Thursday, and this month, February.) Chase money or spend (used items great) Friday/Saturday. Pisces Feb. 19-March 20: Your optimism and social desires rise Sunday to Tuesday afternoon. But you’re in an overall “recuperation mode” until Feb. 18, so don’t expect a lot. Be contemplative, restful, and gently private all week – especially Tuesday to Thursday, when weariness increases. (Great government, spiritual and health links midweek also.) You might notice a long-term problem (to October 2012) Monday, involving intimacy, sexuality, commitment, or focusing on your net worth, investments, debt. These dilemmas approach solutions Wednesday night and Saturday – or at least, show you how to “be safe.” timstephens@shaw.ca • Reading: 416-686-5014

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Chilliwack

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6020-38

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Abbotsford

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6040

Okanagen/ Interior

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COQ. 1 BR $800, Avail Now/ Feb 1, incls heat, parking. Call 778-990-7079 or 604-521-8249

BBY METROTOWN 1 BR. Avail Immed, Clean, quiet bldng. Inc heat/hot water. 604-434-3455

COQ, BLUE Mtn. 1 BR. $750/mo incl heat & u/g prkg. Avail now. Will consider 1 small dog. Sorry, no cats. N/s. 604-723-6907 COQ • Austin Heights Clean Apts to rent. Sorry no pets. 604-936-5755

COQ CENTRE. 1 BR condo, grd/ lvl. 700 sq ft. 7 applis, jet tub, gas f/p, u/g prkg, large patio. Ns/np. $850/mo. Nr WC Exp. & Douglas College. Feb 1st. 604-942-5641

COQ CTRE Tantalus, S/Springs. 2 BR, 2 bath condo, 885sf. $1350. Av Mar 1. NS/NP. 778-387-0849 COQ MAILLARDVILLE, 2 BR apt, $1100, 1.5 baths, enste w/d, cat ok, Feb 1. 778-886-4900

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6508

Apt/Condos

COQ RIVER Hghts, Atlin Place, Top flr, 2 BR, 2 bath, all appls, balcony, sec prkg. Avail now. $950/mo. NS/NP. 778-285-1616 MAPLE RIDGE Bright Lrg 1 BR & 2 BR, heat, hot water, cbl incls, Avail Now. 604-783-2902

N. WEST 1 BR, $775. Highrise. View, prkg, 3 appls. NS/NP. Mar 1. Refs. Nr skytrn. 604-318-6782

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6602

Suites/Partial Houses

NEW WEST 1 BR, bright, spac, 830 sq ft, incls ht, h/w, locker, Feb 1, N/p, N/s, $745. 778-991-8818. NEW WEST 310 - 8 St. Close to skytrain & bus. Lrg 1BR, w/lrg patio. $795 incls heat & storage locker. Cat OK with pet dep. Refs req’d. Call Res Mgr 604-395-5303 NEW WEST 508 - 8 St. Close to Westminster Mall & transit. BACH ste w/balcony, $655 incls heat & storage locker. Lrg 1 BR with balcony $795. Cat ok w/pet dep. Refs req. Res Mgr 604-521-1862 NEW WEST nr RCH/Skytrain, 1 BR apt, $740/mo, No Pets, quiet complex, Call 604 299-8288 NEWLY RENOVATED 1 BR 621 Colburne, New West, $715/mo, Available Feb 1, no pets. Call 604-454-4540 POCO, GATES Park. Brand new 2 BR, 2 bath, 5 ss appls, f/p, 2 secd prkg. NS/NP. 604-726-8656

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121 BREW STREET

As new junior 1 BR Condo, 5 appls, N/S, pet possible. Avail Feb. or March 1. Lease & excellent refs a must. $1050.

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COQ, Blue Mtn/ Como Lake. 3 BR, upper floor of house. Ns/np. 1.5 baths, big deck, 6 applis. $1450/mo + 2⁄3 util. 604-939-6077

6450

Miscellaneous Rentals

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6590

Rooms

BBY 1 room upper, w/d, n/s, n/p. Prof person. $500 incls cbl/utils, pkng. Av Feb 1. 604-434-5578

6595

Shared Accommodation

6595-20

Coq./Poco/ Port Moody

POCO, Own BR, $425 incls utils, W/D, share home. NS/NP. Avail Now. Nr Coq Ctr. 778-216-1727 ROOMMATE NEEDED to share 1800 sqft Townhouse in Port Moody, w/d, laminate floors, $575 incls utils, cable & internet, parking, indoor pool, nr SFU & Lougheed Mall. Suits professional working person or student. References Required. Avail Now. Call 778-846-5275

6602

Suites/Partial Houses

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2 BDRM, $1250, renovated, cable&internet, N/S & N/P, Feb 1 Call 778-233-1134.

ROTARY TOWER 25 Clute St, New West

2 BR bsmt, E Richmond, custom built home, now, ns, np, $850, 604-522-3658. 778-323-3658

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.

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BBY BCIT, newly reno’d, 1 BR bsmt ste, new cabinets/bath/tiles/ paint/carpet. $750 incls utls/sh’d W/D. Now. NS/NP. 604-294-9575

5870 Sunset Street

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6515

Duplexes - Rent

BBY N 3 BR SxS Duplex, 2.5 baths, kitchen, 2 f/p’s, rumpus rec rm, w/d, storage, garage/pkng, lge yd. 5 appls, new deck, newly reno’d, $2150, no sub lease, Refs, small pet ok, Feb 1. 604-298-8953, 604-727-9363

6535

Homestay

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6540

Houses - Rent

ANMORE, 2 BR Rancher, reno’d, 1900sf, lev acreage, 5 appls, 2 bath, f/p, garg, patio. Mins PoMo/ Coq Ctr, Buntzen, 778-688-6622 STOP RENTING-RENT TO OWN ● No Qualification - Low Down ● NEW WEST- 1722-6th Av 2 bdrm HOUSE w/1 suite 2 f/p,Long term finance, new roof, RT-1..$1,288/M SURREY- 6297 134 St. Solid 5 bdrm HOUSE w/2 bdrm suite on 1/4 acre lot with views... $1,688/M CHILLIWACK - 9557 Williams, 3 bdrm, 1 bath, cozy HOUSE on 49x171’ lot, excellent investment property in heart of town..... $888/M Call Kristen today (604)786-4663 www.HomeBuyingCenter.ca

COQ 3121 Pattulo, 2 BR bsmt, full bath, own w/d, all appls. $1050 incls utils. Pets ok. 2 mins to Coq Centre. Avail Feb 1st. 778-688-2594 COQ, 585 Alderson Av. 2 BR g/l, new paint & carpets, share w/d, alarm. $1100 incls utils & cable. Av now. N/S, N/P. 604-931-6269 COQ Lrg 1 BR + Office, sh’d W/D. Nr SFU. $850 incls utils/cbl/net NS. Avail Immed. 778-232-6359 COQ, MUNDY Park. lrg 2 BR, lower lvl, 5 appl, carport. $950 incl util. Ns/Np, Now. 604-291-2090

N. WEST, Queensborough, 3 BR, main flr, 1 bath, $1100/mo + utils, available immed, own parking. 604-722-5550 or 604-671-8389 NEW WEST Bright roomy 1 BR ste, n/s, quiet, n/p, on bus rte, nr skytrain, $750 incls utils, cbl & w/d, Immed. Refs. 778-397-2002 NEW WEST McBride, Clean quiet 2 BR Upper, D/W, W/D, prkg. NS/ NP. $1050. Now. 604-526-5852

NEW WEST, Queensborough. Clean & spac. 1 BR. Ns/np. $650 incl hydrol. Near bus, park, shops, schools. Avail now. 604-306-3057

6605

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POCO 2 BR T/H $775/mo & $815/mo. Quiet-family complex, No Pets! Avail Now. Call 604-464-0034

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Call 604-942-2012 BBY, Boundary/Hastings.1300sf, newly reno’d, quiet 2 BR bsmt suite, vaulted ceilings, Sh’d W/D. $995/mo + utils. Incls internet. Nr transit. Ns/Np. 604-788-9131 BBY CAPITAL Hill, 1 BR gr lev f/bath, priv prkg, N/S & N/P. $600 incls utls, cable. Avail Mar 1. 604-299-7681 or 604-619-5936 BBY, DEER LAKE. 2 BR, grd/lvl. Sh’d w/d. Ns/np. Refs. $950/mo incls utils. 604-298-9149 BBY E. bright, View, 1 BR f/bath, sep entry, $780 incls hydro, ht, prkg, cbl. NS/NP. 604-520-1346

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Contact 604-939-0221 woodland@rentmidwest.com

6615

Wanted 2 BR Bsmt Suite in New West, for pensioner who has big cockatoo, 604-540-8396 lve msg

BBY, NORTH. 2 BR, f/bath, priv laundry. 1000 sf. $1150/mo + util. Ns/np. Immed. 604-299-6470 COQ 2 BR bsmt, lrg kitchen, w/d, small cov patio, newly painted, $825 + 1/3 utils, 604-525-9266

ALARM 604-463-7919

8020

Blinds & Draperies

BLACKOUT DRAPES. Cut light 100%. Save energy. Dampen sound. Innovative fabric in 42 colors. Free est. 604-506-6230

8030

Carpentry

* RENOS * Bsmt refinish * Drywall * Bath Tiles * Windows * Doors * Stairs. Call Norm 604-437-1470 RENO’S, CARPENTRY, Drywall, Handyman. 30 years experience. Phone David 604-825-4072

8035

Carpet Cleaning

ROYAL STEAM CLEANING Carpet, Upholstery, Auto (Int), walls & windows 604-765-8054

8055

Cleaning

A.S.B.A. ENTERPRISE. Comm/ Res. Free Est. $20/hour includes supplies. Insured. 604-723-0162 CLEANING LADY available. Meticulous, detailed, honest & reliable. Please call 778-233-5859 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 ★ Maids 'R' US Exc. Home Cleaning! Great Prices! 20 yrs Exp, Ref's, Res/Comm 604 808-0212

8060

Concrete

DALL’ANTONIA CONCRETE Seniors discount. Friendly, family business, 40+ yrs. 604-240-3408

8065

Contracting

WWW.RENORITE.COM

Trade Your Kitchen

✓ RenoRite 604-434-0070 / 781-7695

BATH * KITCHEN * SUITES

Trade Your Kitchen Bath, Kitchen, Suites & More www.renorite.com 604-434-0070

8073

Drainage

8075

Drywall

8105

Flooring/ Refinishing

Artistry of Hardwood Floors

Electrical

#1113 Low Cost Electric 522-3435 Comm/Res/Panel change Heating/Appl Repair. Lic & Bonded. # 104787 LIC. ELECTRICIAN For hire. Love small jobs. Great rates. Call 778-822-8710

Refinish, sanding, install, dustless Prof & Quality work 604-219-6944 INSTALLATION REFINISHING, Sanding. Free est, great prices. Satisfaction guar. 604-518-7508

8125

#1167 LIC Bonded. BBB, lrg & sm jobs, expert trouble shooter, WCB, low rates, 24/7. 617-1774.

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

ABACUS ELECTRIC.ca Lic Elect

Established 1963

YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 service call. Insured. Lic # 89402. Fast same day service guaranteed. We love small jobs! 604-568-1899

8087

Excavating

# 1 BACKHOE, EXCAVATOR & BOBCAT

one mini, drainage, landscaping, stump / rock / cement / oil tank removal. Water / sewer line, 24 hours Call 341-4446 or 254-6865

8105

604-420-4800

A1 Steve’s Gutter Cleaning & Repair from $98. Gutters vacuumed/hand clean. 604-524-0667 PRESSURE WASHING, Gutter Cleaning and Repairs Call George • 778-859-7793

8130

Handyperson

TRUSTED HOME IMPROVEMENTS Save the HST! Call for details.

Installations Refinishing & Repairs Dust Free. Affordable Rates! Free Estimates.

Call: 604-240-3344

Hardwood Floor Refinishing Repairs & Staining Installation Free Estimates

Century Hardwood Floors 604-376-7224 www.centuryhardwood.com

HENRY’S

HARDWOOD FLOOR SERVICES Sanding & Refinishing Installation Quality Workmanship Free Estimates Fully Licensed & Insured

604-771-8885

Hardwood, Lam. Prof. Install, Refinish, Stain. Non-toxic Finishes. Expert Advice... 604-715-8455

Lawn & Garden

WILDWOOD LANDSCAPING Tree & Hedge Pruning. Hedge removal. 604-893-5745

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

Trim/Prune hedges, rubbish removal, yard clean-up. Free Est, reasonable rates. 604-710-9670

8180

Home Services

BE COOL! COLD FEET? Talk to Someone You Trust.

CENTRAL AIR INSTALLED FURNACES CONDITIONING Sears also installs ROOFING, WINDOWS, WINDOW COVERINGS & CARPETING

Flooring/ Refinishing

THE ART OF HARDWOOD FLOORS

8160

Gutters

EDGEMONT GUTTERS

Contr 97222. 40 years exp. 1 stop! Reas. rates! BBB. 778-988-9493.

Landscaping

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

PATCHING, TEXTURE / smooth ceilings, plaster walls. Small jobs. 25 years exp. Call 604-671-9901

8080

8155

604-878-5232 SINCE 1997

A Semi Retired Tradesman Small Reno’s & Repairs, Crown Mouldings & Finishing. Richard 604-377-2480 HANDY ANDY Handyman services. Odd Jobs. (WHATEVER). 604-715-9011 HANDYMAN - framing, decks, tiles, hardwood, drywall. Total additions & basements. Ken 778-773-6251 or 604-455-0740

8160

Lawn & Garden

604-299-5511 ext 213

24 HOURS 1-800-4-MY-HOME • (1-800-469-4663)

8185

Moving & Storage

AFFORDABLE MOVING 1 to 3 Men

1, 3, 5, 7 or 10 Ton $ From

We accept Visa, Mastercard & Interac Licenced & Insured Local & Long Distance

FREE ESTIMATES Seniors Discount

• Residential and Commercial • Landscape Maintenance • Yard Clean-up • Gardening • Hedge Trimming • Tree Pruning

Free Est 604-779-6978 email:

alljobs@telus.net

604-537-4140 www.affordablemoversbc.com

Home Services

Continues on next page

Planning on R E N OVAT I N G ?

DRAIN TILES & WATER LINES Without Digging a Trench 604-294-5300 DRAINAGE, SEWER & WATER Underground Video Inspection Call Tobias 604 782-4322

8075

BBY HIGHGATE MALL area, Brand New 2 BR g/lvl ste, n/s, n/p, Avail Feb 1. 778-388-1712

BBY, METROTOWN. 1 BR, g/lvl, Alarm. Near skytrn. NS/NP. Refs. $850 incl util. Now. 604-430-1358

Alarm/Security

Wanted To Rent

BBY HIGHGATE, 2 BR bsmt ste, $750 incls cbl & heat, nr all ammens, n/s, n/p, no w/d, 604-517-0340 or 778-388-7936

BBY, Lrg 2 BR + den, $890 incls net, cable & utls. Nr skytrain/bus/ school. NS/NP. 604-505-5275

8010

Systems Ltd.

RIVERS INLET BBY 2 BR grnd lvl in new house, $750 incls heat/hydro. NS/NP. Nr Canada Way/Imperial. Available Feb 1 or Mar 1. 604-521-6658

office: 604 463-0857 cell: 604 375-1768

SUNSET PARK

BBY, S. 1 BR, full bath, private laundry. N/s. $750/mo incl hydro. Near bus. Immed. 604-435-6087

HOME SERVICES

Drywall

ALL WORK GUARANTEED

J.A. CONSTRUCTION

7015

Escort Services

★★ Able to Please You!★★ AMBER 604-505 0522 Anytime Day or Night ANYTIME DAY OR NIGHT! Lucy 778-709-6731 Busty 5-6/27 I do it All!!!!

★★ Ashley & Lisa 604-551-3945

Have toys...Wanna see our Box?

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

604-916-7729 JEFF

All Drywall and Renovations Basement specialist! No job too BIG or small. Shane 604-807-3076 *Drywall * Taping * Texture * Stucco*Painting * Steel stud framing Quality Home 604-725-8925

Check out the specialists in our Home Service Directory of the Classiﬁeds and get started on your project today! To advertise your Home Service Business call Classiﬁeds 604-444-3000

HOME SERVICES

8185

Moving & Storage

8195

Painting/ Wallpaper

ADVANCE MOVING LTD

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 Abe Moving & Delivery & Rubbish Removal. Available 24 hours. Call Abe at: 604-999-6020 A MOVING EXPERIENCE WITH L & D ENTERPRISES !!! Fast & Dependable Special Rates Seniors Disc. Call 604-464-5872 AMI MOVING ★ 3-5 ton cube. Starting at $39/hour. Local & long distances. 24/7 ★ 604-617-8620

TWO BROTHERS MOVING Local & Long Distance 604-720-0931 • bc.moving@gmail.com • TwoGuysWithATruck.ca Moving, Storage, Free EST 604-628-7136. Visa, OK

8195

Painting/ Wallpaper

CONFIDENT PAINTING LTD.

Int. & Ext. Specialist 20 yrs exp. *Reas. rates high quality* Fast, clean and letter of recommendation from customer Licensed, Insured & WCB

DVK PAINTING LTD. Winter Special 20% Off! Int & Ext. Free Est’s. Dave • 604-354-2930 Good Day Painting Fully Insured, Quality Work, Res/Comm, No Payment till Job is Completed! Call Thomas 604 377-1338

8200

Decks/Patios/ Railings

SKYLINE DECKING All Types, Guaranteed Workmanship, Reasonable Pricing Call Luke: 604-729-6871

West Coast Cedar Installations New or repaired outdoor cedar specialists since 1991 604-270-2358 or 604-788-6458

8205

Paving/Seal Coating

ALLEN Asphalt, concrete, brick, drains, foundations, walls, membranes 604-618-2304/ 820-2187

8220

Plumbing

A BETTER

PLUMBER

Better Quality, Better Service

"Plumbing "Drain Cleaning AR E TY 8 Y RAN "Furnaces "$#! R WA "Seniors Discounts

436-1005

PLUMBERS

Since 1983

FROM DESIGN TO FINISH

Brush

Roller

Spray

INTERIOR & EXTERIOR

Fully Guaranteed, Worksafe Covered

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

D&M PAINTING

Interior/Exterior Specialist Many Years Experience Fully Insured Top Quality, Quick Work Free Estimate

604-724-3832

DUSKO PAINTING Int/Ext. Com/Resid. Many Years Experience Top Quality Repair Drywall Free Estimates

604-258-7300 cell: 604-417-5917

TOP PAINTING Winter Special:

Specialties Include: Kitchen & Bath Improvements We Also Do: • Roofing • Sundecks • Door & Window Replacements

Call Bill

604-298-1222 www.chrisdalehomes.com

PTV HOME RENOVATIONS Bath & Kitchen

Winter Special 20% off Floor or Wall Tile

selected wholesaler cash sale

JOE 604-782-1377

MILANO Painting 604-551-6510 Int/Ext. Good Prices. Free Est. Written Guar. Prof & Insured.

604-720-1564

30 yrs exp. matco@telus.net

COMPLETE RENOVATION & CONSTRUCTION SERVICES Free est.

MACROOFING.CA

Residential & Commercial Tar & Gravel to Torch On Conversion Shell Busey’s Referral Network ★ Govt Certified ★ 20 yrs exp Visa & MasterCard

8300

Stucco/Siding/ Exterior

Quality Home Improvement ★ Stucco ★ All Kinds. No Job Too Big or Small. 604-725-8925

8309

9125

Domestic

1998 EAGLE TALON ESI, 170k, 2.0 L, excellent condition, 5 spd, no accidents, silver exterior, grey interior. $3500. 604-763-3223

A1 CONTRACTING. Bsmt, bath, kitchen cabinets, tiling, painting & decks. Dhillon, 604-782-1936 Complete Bathroom Reno’s Suites, Kitchens,Tiling, Skylights, Windows, Doors, 604 521-1567 D & M RENOVATIONS, Flooring, tiling, finishing. Fully Insured. Top quality, quick work 604-724-3832

K & T ENT. New Construction, Reno’s, Demo, Decks, Fencing. Reliable. Free Est. 778-881-6961

PROFESSIONAL, LICENSED, Reliable Painter & Handyman. Reasonable rates. Friendly service. Call Andy, the hANDYman, at 778-388-2639 or email urbancontractor@gmail.com

8315

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

8250

Roofing

WINTER SPECIAL SAVE THE HST Have Your Roof Done Between Now & Jan. 31 Call AFFORDABLE QUALITY ROOFING LTD. 604-984-9004

8250

1999 FORD Taurus SE Station Wagon, red, 75000 km, V6, 3.0L, auto, 4dr, p/w, p/l, p/b, A/C, VG cond., $3500 obo, 604-926-6654

9129

Tree Services

Dangerous tree removal, pruning, topping, hedge trimming & stump grinding. Fully insured & WCB

Jerry 604-618-8585 Andrew 604-618-8585

A-1 TRI CRAFT TREE SERVICES (EST. 1986)

www.topsideroofing.ca 604-290-1650. Prompt, Prof Service. Insured. Call Phillip

8255

Rubbish Removal

604-RUBBISH 782-2474

* We Remove & Recycle Anything*

Free Est’s • Large or Small Jobs

10% OFF WITH THIS AD www.604rubbish.com

LOW COST ® Rubbish Removal

❏ DISPOSAL Construction, Reno’s & Drywall / Demolition ❏ YARD & HOME Cleanup •7 Days/Week •Free Est’s

Isaac ★ 604-727-5232

Student Works

Disposal & Recycling

Trips start at

$49

B i n s f ro m 7 - 2 0 y a rd s a v a i l .

John 778-288-8009 10% OFF with this ad

Abe Moving & Delivery & Rubbish Removal. Available 24 hours. Call Abe at: 604-999-6020

SCRAP CAR & TRUCK REMOVAL

★ ★ ★ ★

www.treeworksonline.ca Call 604 291-7778 or 604 787-5915

ABC TREE MEN. Dangerous tree removal, pruning, stump grinding. 604-521-7594, 604-817-8899 Treeworks 15 yrs exp. Tree/ Stump Removal, Prun’in & Trim’in & View Work 291-7778, 787-5915 www.treeworksonline.ca Wildwood Tree Services, Exp Hedge Trimming and Removal & Tree Pruning. Free Est. 604-893-5745

8335

#1 FREE Scrap Vehicle Removal Ask about $500 Credit!!! $$ PAID for Some 604.683.2200

Luxury Cars

*FREE SCRAP CAR PICK UP* Pay $ for some complete cars. No wheels no problem. 209-2026 ★ FREE TOWING ★ up to $300 CASH Today!

604-728-1965 John

9155 2001 JAGUAR S-Type 3.0, Auto, V6, Black on white, Perfect cond, $6,000. Tel: 778-322-3598

9135

TREEWORKS

15 Years Experience Tree & Stump Removal Prunning & Trimming View Work

AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash paid for full sized vehicles. 604-518-3673

$ BEST RATES $

RAINBOW RENOS, 26 yrs exp. We do it all - basements, kitchens, baths, additions 778-885-0771 SKYLINE DECKING Renovations, Roofing, New Construction WCB/Insured/Licensed Guaranteed workmanship, reasonable pricing Call for FREE Estimate Luke: 604-729-6871

JS TILES & STONE Res/Comm. Heated floors. Free est. 604-719-7682

Roof Snow Removal by RCABC Cert’d ROOFERS. 50 years exp. Dunrite Roofing • 604-522-8516

A Lady & Gentleman

Home Improvements, Painting, Tile, Carpentry, Plumbing, Elec. Quality, 25yrs exp. 604-512-8915

THE SCRAPPER 2H

EXPERIENCED TILE SETTER. Splash, Floors, Bathroom, Professional Work Jeff 604-992-0046

Scrap Car Removal

604-790-3900 OUR SERVIC

Advantage Building Maintenance: •Roof •Chimney •Skylight Repairs •FREE Estimate 604-802-1918 First Choice Roofing We specialize in flat roofs, fully insured. WCB, Miguel 778-231-7973

9145

CASH FOR ALL VEHICLES

Tiling

778-237-ROOF (7663)

www.UnlimitedRenovations.ca

A+

Additions. Kitchens Bathrooms. Landscape Const. Design & Build Renovations

Roofing

778-893-0540

778-235-1772 Est 1995

Parts & Accessories

4 AUDI RIMS. Spec size is 235/45R17. Will fit 225/45R17 or 255/45R17. FIT FOLLOWING VEHICLES: All A3, A5, A6, A8 or TT models. All S4 models to 2008. S6 models 2007-2009. S8 models 2007-2009. A4 - ONLY 2WD. 4 Alloy Rims & 20 Stainless Lug Nuts = $2867 retail. Mint condition $795 OBO 604-220-2269

9140

Sport Utilities/ 4x4’s/Trucks

2000 FORD Explorer XLT, auto, sunroof, loaded, very good cond. $3700. 604-842-4825

9160

Sports & Imports

2002 MERCEDES CL55 AMG black, 99,000 k, 20' rims + stock wheels, $32,000 604-351-0297 NEED CHEAP AUTOBODY ? www.cheapautobody.ca 604-341-7738

Rentals & Leases

AVAIL for monthly rent, 2009 NISSAN Versa, 4 door h/b, auto, in exc cond. $600. 778-558-2464

9145

Scrap Car Removal

Window Cleaning

Edgemont Building Maintenance • Power Washing

NO WHEELS, NO PROBLEM

• Window Cleaning • Gutter Cleaning

604-420-4800 Established 1963

BOB’S WINDOW Gets that Clean, Clear Shine No Drops, No Drips, No Streaks Right into the corners! Serving you for over 20 yrs. Also do Gutters 604 588-6938

Cash for junk cars! $100 to $1000 Ask about our $500 Credit!

Visit our website @ www.surreyscrap.com Free tow, no wheels, no papers no problem! Hassle free friendly service. 2 hr service in most areas.

604 628 9044

A.J.K. Moving Ltd. Special truck for clean-ups. Any size job. Lic# 32839 604-875-9072 873-5292

8295

Snow Removal

K & E’S 24 HOUR SNOW PLOWING & SALTING Commercial & Residential Fully Insured trucke2k@hotmail.com

604-937-6633 604-349-5533

Roofing

1 Read.

Read Autoﬁnd in the paper every weekend.

2 Click.

1. Go to burnabynow.com/autoﬁnd 2. Search by STOCK# 3. Get details & photos of cars you choose

3 Drive.

Contact the dealer, check out your new ride and drive home. Easy, right?

604.662.8150

www.jasonsmithbuild.com

20% Discount

Residential • Commercial Free Estimates • Top Quality

MATCO DESIGN

All Renovations & Additions, Ins. Quality Work

Water Lines (without digging) Sewer Lines (without digging) Install. Drain tiles. 604-294-5300

Renovations & Home Improvement

8250

AUTOMOTIVE

1998 FORD Taurus SE 300 k, new tires, rotors, tie rods, fully serviced, $1500 604-940-8564

604-728-3009 jkbconstruction.com

TOTAL HOME RENOVATIONS

EXPERTS OFALLASPECTS OFPAINTING

604-783-0979

All Work Guaranteed

10% Off with this Ad! For all your plumbing, heating & reno needs. Lic Gas Fitter, Aman. 778-895-2005

8240

Residential, Commercial,Apartments

woodysgallery@hotmail.com

JKB CONSTRUCTION LTD. COMPLETE RENOVATIONS

LICENSED PLUMBER & Gasfitter. BBQs, ranges, etc. Repairs, renos. VISA ok. 604-830-6617

Kraft Painting & Decorating

• Framing • Flooring • Finishing Carpentry • Painting • Drywall • T i l i n g Senior discount

UNLIMITED RENOVATIONS

A PAINT PRO EVERYONE SHOULD KNOW Principal Jean-Guy Bottin Cell 604. 626.1975

Renovations & Home Improvement

M&S HANDYMAN

604

MOVING & DELIVERY EXPERTS!! Licensed, Bonded & Insured Single item to full house moves We Guarantee the Cost of Every Move Flat Rates always available A+ (604) 861-8885 BBB www.advancemovingltd.com Rating

8240

Burnaby NOW • Saturday, January 29, 2011 • A43

RESIDENTIAL DIVISION LTD.

Tried & True Since 1902 Georgie Award for Best Renovation & Design Complete Renovations / Additions Kitchens / Bathrooms

604-728-3009

www.jkbconstruction.com

• BBB • RCABC • GAF/ELK Master Elite Contractor • Residential Rooﬁng • Liability Coverage and WCB • Designated Project Managers • Homes & Strata • Third Party Inspection Installations & Repairs Call 604-327-3086 for a free estimate •• 24 Hr Emergency Service Quote code 2010 for a 5% discount www.crownresidentialrooﬁng.com

www.burnabynow.com/autoﬁnd

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West 57th y r a s r 11th Annive

100% B C Owned and Operated

Join us

in celebrating our t Our store 11th Anniversary, Saturday, January 29 pm. at 1888 We st 57th Avenue am to 3:00 will be hosting a barbecue and serving cake and coffee from 11:00 Nature’s Path Organic Boxed Cereals

Breyer’s Double Churn Ice Cream

assorted varieties

2/5.98

assorted varieties

284-375g • product of Canada

Meat Department

Green & Black’s Organic Chocolate Bars

9.99

assorted varieties

150g • product of BC

1 dozen • product of B.C.

from 2.69 2 L • product of Canada

2/7.00

prepacked or bins

Babybel Cheese

7.99

Brown Rice Pizza Crusts package of 2

reg 9.49

2/3.98

Happy Planet Fresh Fruit Juice Smoothies

30pack

Top-quality nutritional support for maintaining healthy bones and teeth that also may reduce the risk of osteoporosis, promote sound sleep, support cardiovascular health, prevent leg cramps, support normal kidney function, and more!

16.99

assorted varieties

3/6.99

3/4.98

398ml • product of USA

325ml • product of B.C.

Stahlbush Island Farms Frozen Fruit

Amy’s Kitchen Frozen Organic Pizzas assorted varieties

225-300g • product of USA

from 5.99

340-383g • product of USA

475ml

Eco Max Dish Liquid assorted varieties

2/5.98

+ dep. + eco fee

assorted varieties

Individual packets

Lifetime Liquid Calcium Magnesium

Wolfgang Puck Organic Soups

assorted varieties

2/7.00

17.99 .69 each

300-400g • product of USA

600g • product of B.C.

Rice Bakery

A super energy booster, containing 1000mg of vitamin C, 32 mineral complexes and B vitamins. Several delicious flavours to choose from.

assorted varieties

from 7.99

package of 3

Alacer Emergen-C

Stahlbush Island Farms Frozen Vegetables

assorted varieties

Carrot Cake

reg 5.99

12 net packs

Armstrong Cheese

560g

5.99

20% off regular retail price 6 net pack

4.49

45-51 g

Organic Light Sourdough Rye Bread

2.99

Brookside Chocolate Covered Candy and Nuts

3/3.33

From Our Bakery 3.29

reg 2.49

assorted varieties

500 ml

Bulk Department

1.29/100g

Lara Bar Raw Energy Bar

assorted varieties

.98lb/2.16kg

assorted varieties

650g • product of Canada

Shady Maple Farms Organic Maple Syrup

California Grown

Grimm’s Black Forest Ham

Olympic Organic Yogurt

assorted varieties

Sweet Large Navel Oranges from Blue Jay

From the Deli

3/4.98

Dairyland Fresh Milk

1.98lb/ 4.37kg

4.99lb/ 11.00kg

Valucke s Pa

Hardbite Potato Chips

3.99

Seedless Red Flame Grapes Chilean Grown

100g • product of USA

Maple Hill Large Free Range Eggs

.98 each

Organic Lean Ground Beef

2/5.00

454g • product of Canada

9.99

3.99lb/ 8.80kg

Valucke s Pa

1.89L • product of Canada

selected varieties

Certified Organic, California Grown

Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts

from 6.49

Kicking Horse Organic Fair Trade Coffee

Bunch Spinach

740ml • product of Canada

Cascades 100% Recycled Double Roll Bathroom Tissue

7.99

12 - 24 Roll • product of Canada

choicesmarkets.com Yaletown

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 January 27 to February 2, 2011.

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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