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But Tories enter race with a head start – according to poll Jennifer Moreau staff reporter

Opposition parties may have brought down the Conservative minority government, but the Tories appear poised to bounce back with a majority.

On Friday, all three opposition parties voted in support of a non-confidence motion, brought forward by Liberal leader Michael Ignatieff.

The motion focused on the Conservatives’ contempt of Parliament charges, and the final count was 156 in favour and 145 against, which triggered a spring election.

But a national Ipsos Reid survey conducted for Postmedia News on March 22 and 23 shows voter support waning for the Liberals and remaining solid for the Tories. Support for the NDP remained the same at 16 per Election Page 3

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Homework: Peter and Charlene Cech with one of their gifted daughters. For years, the Cechs have been advocating for more resources in the school system for gifted kids.

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n a quiet, Capitol Hill home, the Cechs recount the course of their daughter’s extraordinary development. While many parents think their children are exceptionally brilliant, Peter and Charlene have a legitimate case with their eight yearold daughter.

Just how smart is she? Smart enough that the Cechs don’t want her name used or her IQ revealed, since they don’t ON MY BEAT want her to stand out any Jennifer Moreau more than she already does.

However, the girl qualifies as highly gifted, which is generally a 145 to 160 IQ. (Normal IQ roughly ranges from 90 to 109.)

At around three years old, she already had a sophisticated vocabulary and would throw around words like “nocturnal.” At five years, she had the intellectual capabilities of a 10year-old, and she skipped Grade 1 altogether.

Now, she’s in Grade 4, attending an advanced learning program, and she has an individualized learning plan.

“She’s got a memory that just catches everything,” says Peter. “She’s like a little sponge.”

While every child is different, gifted kids tend to be curious, mentally engaged and imaginative. They pick things up quickly and have good reasoning and problem solving skills. They may have above-average language capabilities or may have started reading at an earlier age. They often have good memories and varied interests.

“They have a very unique way of looking at the world and heightened sensitivities,” Charlene says. “They have very intense emotions, so that might be their sensitivity and their own sensitive nature towards themselves.”

Susan Jackson runs the Daimon Institute for the Highly Gifted in White Rock. When asked why some kids are gifted and others aren’t, she says it comes down to nature versus nurture.

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RCMP arrest three in city SkyTrain shooting Alfie Lau

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Two men and a 15-year-old youth were arrested on Wednesday afternoon in Surrey in relation to Tuesday’s afternoon rush hour shooting at the Royal Oak SkyTrain station.

A 22-year-old Surrey man is the alleged shooter and police are considering recommending charges of attempted murder.

Also taken into custody were an 18-yearold Burnaby man and a 15-year-old youth.

Charges are still pending against these two.

“The RCMP quickly identified the suspects,” said Burnaby RCMP Sgt. Ted De Jager during a Wednesday afternoon media briefing. “At around 1:30 (p.m.), three For a video of suspects were located in Surrey and the arrest, go to arrested after a short foot pursuit.”

Burnabynow.com De Jager said the three had originally tried to flee in a car, but they soon abandoned the vehicle and tried to run away before being caught by police.

Police weren’t releasing many details about the victim, other than to say he was a 22-yearold man from Surrey who was shot once and has non-life-threatening injuries.

“We recognize that this was a frightening event for the public, but we wish to reassure everyone that investigators have determined this was a targeted shooting,” said De Jager.

“We want to tell the public that something like this is not accepted in our community.”

Surrey RCMP and the Lower Mainland emergency response team also assisted with

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Talking to the media: From left, Transit Police acting deputy chief Brian MacDonald, Burnaby RCMP Sgt. Ted De Jager and Burnaby RCMP Insp. Dave Fleugel give out details about Tuesday afternoon’s shooting at the Royal Oak SkyTrain station. Three people were arrested in Surrey on Wednesday.

Opium seized A 32-year-old Burnaby man and a 41-year-old Vancouver man were recently arrested after the Canada Border Services Agency and the RCMP federal drug enforcement branch seized approximately 31 kilograms of opium.

On March 11, border services officers at the Vancouver Air Cargo facility intercepted a shipment originating in Tehran, Iran.

The accompanying documentation identified the shipment as “Samovar” tea kettles.

During their examination, border services officers detected contraband concealed inside the shipment, resulting in the seizure of 18 kilograms of suspected opium.

After RCMP federal drug enforcement officers were called to offer assistance, police went to the home of the Burnaby man, where he was arrested along with another man.

– AlfieLau

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cent. The Conservatives now have support from 43 per cent of decided voters – up by three points from two weeks ago.

“The Tories are starting this election campaign in a better place than they have started the last three campaigns,” said Ipsos Reid president Darrell Bricker. “With 43 per cent, they’re probably quite comfortably in majority territory.”

The Tories now have a 19-point lead over the Liberals, who have support from 24 per cent of voters, down by three points.

The Tories are leaving Parliament with 143 seats. They need to win 12 more to reach the 155-seat mark to get a majority government.

Burnaby-Douglas NDP candidate Kennedy Stewart suggested Conservative support may dwindle.

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“We’ve seen a couple of elections in a row wheretheConservatives started high ... (but) their numbers tend to drop,” Stewart said, adding he expects the NDP to pick up some seats. “Every election since 2004, we’ve gained seats, and we’ll probably do that again in this election.”

Stewart said the Kennedy Stewart Conservatives have NDP candidate forced the election with the contempt of Parliament charges and a budget “that nobody could vote for.”

The Conservative candidate for Burnaby-Douglas is Ronald Leung. He said the “Liberal-led coalition” forced the

Ronald Leung Tory candidate

election, and the Ipsos Reid survey shows Canadians don’t want to head to the polls. “(The survey) means if there were an election, people would tend to support Conservatives.

Conservatives are already the government, and we just tabled this budget, so the survey shows Canadians are supporting what the government is doing,”

Leung said.

“I think it’s not a time for an election,” he said. “I think Canadians want to go on with their lives.” jmoreau@burnabynow.com - With files from Postmedia

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City joins Earth Hour efforts

The City of Burnaby will join the worldwide effort to save energy by switching off its lights at 8:30 p.m. for one hour tonight (Saturday).

Individuals and businesses are encouraged to turn off their lights for this hour to take action on climate change.

According to the World Wildlife Fund Canada, 200,410 support pledges have been made across the country.

And this year, participants can even turn their Twitter lights out. Twitter is offering an application called Lights Off Twitter.

Prior to Earth Hour, Twitter statuses will

change to show support for the event, and during Earth Hour the lights in tweeters profile pictures will shut off.

Earth Hour started in Sydney, Australia in 2007. Sydney’s energy consumption was reduced by 10.2 per cent in its first Earth Hour. Since then, Earth Hour has become a worldwide event.

Next month, events will be held to celebrate Earth Day which takes place on April 22. The Wildlife Rescue Association will be hosting its annual Earth Fest on April 11 at Burnaby Lake Pavillion.

– By Ashley Owens, staff reporter

Shooting: Police arrest three continued from page 3 “This was targeted to a specific indithe arrest and the three were taken into vidual,” said Fleugel. “While people in the custody at the Burnaby RCMP main city should be concerned that something like this has happened in Burnaby, I can detachment.

The original incident took place on say this is not a normal occurrence. … This was a random act of violence.”

Tuesday just after 5:10 p.m.

Fleugel said the Burnaby RCMP put The 22-year-old victim was shot on the stairs at the busy SkyTrain station. But all of its resources into investigating the instead of getting help immediately, he incident.

“At the time of the shooting, because it got on the SkyTrain headed eastbound. happened during the supper He made it to the Edmonds hour, our day shift was still SkyTrain station, where First reported @ police were waiting for him. BurnabyNow.com on duty and our incoming night staff was just coming Police investigators then had to cordon off three separate crime on duty,” said Fleugel. “We had both scenes – Royal Oak station, the SkyTrain shifts working on the case. Significant car the victim was on and the Edmonds resources were deployed.”

Brian MacDonald, acting deputy chief SkyTrain station – but SkyTrain continued running, with people using an alternative for Transit Police, said their officers were on scene Tuesday within minutes and entrance at the Royal Oak station.

Insp. Dave Fleugel, operations officer assisted the Burnaby RCMP with their for the Burnaby RCMP, said the gen- investigation.

“We work together with the local police eral public should not feel their safety is in situations like this,” said MacDonald. at risk.

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City’s food scrap pilot project halfway there Imperial Court, which has 32 units.

Other residences participating in the staff reporter program include Halston Hills Co-op, with The City of Burnaby is discovering the 90 units and 659 kgs of food waste collected trials and tribulations of expanding its food since December; Edmonds Place Housing waste pickup program to condos and town- Co-op with 51 units and 462 kgs collected; homes. and Ledgestone building #1, with 83 units The food scraps collection pilot project and 384 kgs collected. is now in its fourth month. The engineerThe city has to find ways to improve the ing department submitted a report inconvenience factor, Chu said. about the first half of the proPeople in multi-resident buildgram, which went to city council ings have to work harder to get Monday night. their food waste to the curb for Lambert Chu, director of engipick up than those living in sinneering for the City of Burnaby, gle- or two-family residences, he said the project has been going explained. well despite some low levels of Those in apartment buildings use. and condominium towers have to “Some of the numbers in hightake their waste down to the trash rises are not as high as we’d like, and recycling area for their buildbut (residents) are participating,” Lambert Chu ings, Chu added. he said in a phone interview before engineering director “Extra effort had to be made by the meeting. “The town house parthe residents,” he said. ticipation rate is actually quite good,” he He added the city has been pleased with said. the program thus far.

The pilot project is taking place at six “We didn’t know how it would be multi-family residences in Burnaby until received,” he said. “We’ve been pleasantly June. surprised by the initial results.”

Wiltshire Village, a 31-unit town home The city did not have to increase trash complex along Pentland Court, had more pickups at the buildings, Chu said, but did than 850 kg of food waste collected in the provide additional toters when buildings first three months of the project, according asked. to the report. This was the most collected at City staff will prepare a report for the any of the six residences. city’s environment committee before the The Belgravia, a strata tower with 155 program ends in June and will pass the units, had nearly half that amount of food information on to council. waste collected, at 432 kg.

But a continuation of the project in some The lowest amount collected was 124 form or another is a sure thing, according kg at a low-rise rental apartment building, to Chu.

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Are three elections in one year too much?

Before we start the editorial whine machine up, perhaps it’s good to take a closer look at other countries that they don’t like than be faced with a It seems ironic that while citizens in far-off countries are risking their lives for choice between two other political parties they don’t like. a say in how they are governed, here in We have become a nation of Canada the election whining cynics. And for good reason. has just started. Yes, the possiBurnaby NOW While the airwaves were full bility – or rather, inevitability – of advertisements that smack of of having three elections before electioneering, the prime minister acted the end of this year is sure to spark a lot as if he had no idea an election may be in of grumbling. the offing. And then we have the Liberals Some folks would rather put up with and NDP parties who were weighing the a government run by a political party

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polls before planning their next moves.

One can’t really blame them. While it’s nice to run on idealism and platforms filled with principles – it’s all a moot point if the voters, firstly, don’t believe you can get into office and secondly, don’t believe you would or could get any of your promises passed.

Provincially, again, Christy Clark is sure to be looking at the polls as she ponders triggering an election. Her party

is ahead of the NDP (sorry Greens and Conservatives – but miracles aren’t in the mix) but not by much.

And, finally, our own civic election.

At least we always know when it will hit, despite a failed attempt last year to have it every four years.

Before we become more cynical, it’s wise to look at Egypt, Yemen, Libya and Syria and be thankful that we don’t have to risk our lives for the right to vote.

Premier Clark off to a good start S

the federal government is vital o far, so good. In her first for Clark, who needs continued week on the job, Premier federal support on all kinds of Christy Clark (I still have infrastructure projects. Clark is trouble saying that) has disunderstandably viewed with played an acumen for shoring considerable suspicion by fedup party unity. eral Conservatives, who see her She displayed a deft touch in as a thinly disguised appeasing both the booster of federal conservative and libLiberals. But her moves eral quarters of her Keith Baldrey in structuring both coalition party, and her cabinet and her senior staff the evidence can be seen in her should dispel some of those suschoices for cabinet and senior picions. staff, as well as some key poliAnd Clark’s positions on cies. some key policies should also Appointing Kevin Falcon appease both elements in her as deputy premier and finance party. minister sent a strong signal to Her support for the controthe conservatives in the party that their voices would be heard. versial Prosperity mine project near Williams Lake – something Giving key posts to people like she brought up in her first conRich Coleman, Shirley Bond, versation with the prime minisMary Polak and Pat Bell reinter – will gain her support from forced that impression.

Clark has put conservatives in the rural conservatives.

And her decision to raise portfolios that include finance, the minimum wage will please energy, aboriginal relations, the liberals out there. That solicitor general and the newly move was met with predictable created jobs and tourism minissquawking from the restaurant try. industry, but those complaints But perhaps just as imporwon’t have much resonance over tantly, Clark appointed an time. important federal Conservative If Clark continues to walk as her principal secretary. the political tightrope without Dimitri Pantazopoulous, who slipping, she will make it much has a background in polling, is more difficult for a fringe rightresponsible for shaping longwing party to drain enough term political strategy. votes from her party to allow the His place in the premier’s NDP to win the next election. office should provide an imporPresumably, the biggest tant link to Prime Minister threat would appear to be the Stephen Harper’s office.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Should refinery be shut down?

Dear Editor:

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Re: Quake report leaked, Burnaby NOW, March

Chevron refinery’s apologist Ray Lord says, “I can’t say everything here that holds oil products is up to the latest code.”

No kidding!

We don’t need to wait for even a mild earthquake for Chevron’s operations to harm Burnaby’s environment. There’s been a toxic leak making its way through the ground under Chevron property and oozing into Burrard Inlet for almost a year now – and all we’ve seen to remediate this is some mats to soak up what has already reached the foreshore.

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dreds of metres underground before it reaches our beaches, who knows how gigantic this sequestered toxic disaster really is?

Efforts by MP Bill Siksay to get our provincial Ministry of the Environment to force Chevron to clean up its act have been met with a resounding silence.

Our Liberal MLAs apparently checked their spines at the door to the legislature.

If our elected representatives were sincere about their desire to see Chevron deal with their mess, they should shut the Burnaby facility down until such time as the ground under both the refinery and tank farm are remediated.

Stop Chevron’s source of revenue, and I’ll bet you’ll see action that will make a difference.

Peter Cech, Burnaby

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Burnaby NOW • Saturday, March 26, 2011 • A07

1 WEEK ONLY! LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Quit talking, start acting

Why cut the greenery?

I see that Mayor Derek Corrigan is holding a series of public meetings to discuss the city’s social sustainability strategy.

Instead of more meetings and talk, why doesn’t he tackle homelessness and housing affordability, which are by far the most serious social issues in Burnaby?

I am tired of his broken record excuse, “It’s a provincial responsibility, and they aren’t doing their job.”

Other cities, Vancouver, Surrey, North Vancouver and Coquitlam, don’t have a problem working with the province to address homelessness and housing affordability.

Why not Burnaby?

We have the tools: city owned land, waiving development cost charges, expedited rezoning, and waiving or reducing property taxes.

We also have huge capital reserves, which are growing all the time.

The funds to finance a serious effort to deal with homelessness could easily be obtained from the casino revenue the city receives every year.

Stop procrastinating and take action now to relieve the suffering of our most disadvantaged citizens.

I, and hundreds of people, enjoy walking, cycling and attempting to keep healthy on the SkyTrain trail.

Recently on one section parallel to Rumble Street, the vegetation has been cut down so low that it no longer serves as a buffer for toxic fumes and noise from automobiles.

The horrendous noise is at least twice the volume than before the cutting.

Many bushes have been cut to the roots, and others less than two feet high.

Tree branches have been cut off up to about 20 feet.

One large beautiful healthy rhododendron bush is cut down to two short branches.

I have lived opposite this trail for 20 years and have not heard of one incident of trouble. I have never seen anyone dawdle or even sit there.

So what is the reason to devastate and make part of the trail an unpleasant and unhealthy place? People should be a first priority.

I have tried to speak with a SkyTrain authority with no avail.

I will be very interested in what others think. E-mail: obalabanov@shaw.ca

Garth M. Evans, Burnaby

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Dear Editor:

Dear Editor:

Clark: So far, so good for premier continued from page 6

B.C. Conservative Party, which is close to recruiting retiring Conservative MP John Cummins as its leader, or at least as a candidate.

But Cummins doesn’t have the profile to have much impact outside of his own riding of Delta.

The NDP’s hopes for a bigger boost to the B.C. Conservatives were dashed – for now anyways – when two other retiring Conservative MPs (Stockwell Day and Chuck Strahl) declined to jump into bed with their provincial cousins.

In fact, Day strongly voiced the view that it was important the B.C. Liberals stay together, noting any split on the right would lead to an NDP victory.

Day carries far more weight with conservatives than Cummins, and his message of unity will likely rule the day (in fact, I wonder whether Clark

may recruit him to run for the B.C. Liberals come the next election).

The real test of B.C. Conservative strength will come when Clark calls a byelection in VancouverPoint Grey. The riding is part of a federal riding that has shown strong support for federal conservatives over the years, but if the provincial party doesn’t put up some respectable voting results, it will be harder for it gain traction elsewhere in the province.

Like I say, so far so good for the new premier. ◆ Speaking of party unity, it’s interesting to check out where the dissident rump of NDP MLAs (the ones who knifed Carole James’ leadership) are lining up in the party’s leadership race.

Most of the baker’s dozen have endorsed Mike Farnworth’s candidacy, while a smaller number have backed John Horgan.

But none of them have endorsed Adrian Dix. One non-dissident NDP MLA joked to me the dissidents were petrified at the prospect of Dix becoming leader, as they fear serious retribution from the Vancouver-Kingsway MLA. Dix’s take-no-prisoners approach worries many New Democrats, who see him as narrowing the party’s voter base rather than broadening it. But he has the dissidents most worried of all.

Frankly, I can’t see dissident MLAs like Claire Trevena, Norm MacDonald, Jenny Kwan or Lana Popham faring very well in a Dix-led party.

They have reason to be worried. And the B.C. Liberals aren’t the only party that should be concerned about party unity.

Keith Baldrey is chief political correspondent for Global B.C.

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Charlene and Peter support expanding the current advanced learning programs, but that’s not enough.

“They pull them out one afternoon a week, and in that afternoon they’re not doing academics per se,” Charlene says.

“It’s another good step in the right direction, but it’s not the solution,” Peter adds.

The Cechs would like to see groups where gifted kids are clustered together, working on academics, more often than once a week, and they want better-training for teachers to help advanced learners.

While gifted kids are usually identified by teachers and parents, the Cechs would like all kids screened at an early age, like the Coquitlam school district does with all Grade 2 students.

“Not all gifted kids are the same, and there has to be a range of options,” Charlene says. “Right now, we don’t have a range of options.”

The Cechs point out that their campaigning is not a case of bragging.

“What we want for our kids is no different from what any parents want for their kids: a public school system that helps them to reach their potential and for them to be happy, fulfilled adults,” Peter says.

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funding, while the ministry refers them back to district, and the parents “But it’s definitely nature. They are caught in the middle, Peter says. are born with a more complex brain But assistant superintendent Gina structure, but it comes along with a Niccoli-Moen says the district still whole phenomenological experience helps advanced learners, despite the – more sensitive, more intense – and lack of funding. the higher the giftedness, the more “It doesn’t preclude us from proyou see the difference in their whole viding excellent service lived experience,” she for these students,” she says.

“What we want says.

The best way to teach a She also points to prochild depends on the level for our kids is no grams already in place of giftedness, she says. different from for advanced learners. “(But) overall, gifted what any parents Gifted kids in grades 2 kids need time with to 7 can attend challenge other gifted kids. They want for their programs designed to need time in the so-called kids.” supplement classroom regular system – just to learning and group them learn how to be human, to PETER CECH with like-minded peers. socialize – and they need parent Once a week, they get time alone. The higher the pulled out of regular intellect, the more likely class and work in programs designed they are to be psychologically introto foster their development. There verted,” she says. is already talk of expanding these Raising a gifted child has turned programs. The district’s education the Cechs into advocates of sorts. committee has asked staff to explore For years, they’ve been calling on the feasibility of redesigning the the school district to dedicate more advanced learning programs and resources for gifted kids. expanding capacity from 120 stuIn Burnaby, there are 140 elemendents to 180. They’ve also asked the tary kids identified as gifted, or finance committee to possibly adjust “advanced learners.” the 2011/12 budget to expand the The Cechs suspect there are more, programs. but there’s a disincentive for idenPeter and Charlene plan to attend tifying them because the Education Ministry no longer provides extra per the school district’s public meeting on Monday, March 28. The session pupil funding for advanced learners. is to gather public input on what the “Kids were not being identified district’s budget priorities should be. because there’s no programs to serve While the annual public meetings them,” Charlene says. “There’s no are sparsely attended, the Cechs and point.” other parents of gifted kids attend The district points parents toward every year. the Education Ministry for extra continued from page 1

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PAIN WorkSafe penalizes 15 local firms CHRONIC MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP Janaya Fuller-Evans staff reporter

WorkSafe B.C. levied 15 penalties against Burnaby companies in 2010, according to its annual enforcement report.

That number is a drop from 18 penalties in 2009 but is more than three times higher than the four penalties for Burnaby companies in 2008.

The most severe penalty imposed on a Burnaby company last year was $49,824.62 against Canada Scaffold Supply Co. Ltd. A worker suffered serious injuries after falling four metres when a platform on the scaffold he was standing on gave way, according to WorkSafe’s 2010 penalty report.

One of the platform’s hooks had failed.

The company had not properly inspected and maintained the scaffolding, according to the report, and it wasn’t assembled properly.

It was listed as a repeat violation. That penalty is listed as under review.

Inspectors keep an eye on residential construction companies, particularly roofing companies, according to Donna Wilson, vicepresident of industry ser-

vices and sustainability for tive before a project starts, WorkSafe B.C. and work with a company,” Two-thirds of penalties Wilson said. “Our goal is to are for companies in the prevent injury.” construction industry, she As for why the penalsaid, and 40 per cent of ties for 2010 and 2009 were all companies that received so much higher than 2008, penalties are in roofing. she said it wasn’t clear why “We know the roofing that might be. industry is a dangerous When asked if there industry,” Wilson said. were fewer sites to visit in Because 2008 because of this, First reported @ of the recesW o r k S a f e BurnabyNow.com sion, Wilson inspectors do said fewer focus on these industries work sites could be a facwhen doing site visits, she tor, but so could safer work said. sites.

But WorkSafe doesn’t “It could be any number prioritize site visits based of things,” she said. on past performance, she But Wilson said there has added. been a drop in violations B.C. has about 250 over the past 10 years. inspectors overall, with In 2010, there were 256 about half of those in the penalties imposed on 232 Lower Mainland, according B.C. employers, totalling to Wilson. $3.16 million.

The inspectors visit sites The penalties ranged if WorkSafe receives a call from $1,000 to $145,046. The about unsafe practices, majority of offences were in or as part of their regular the $1,000 to $2,500 range. workplace inspections, she In 2009, 211 penalties said. were imposed against 190 “Whenever we get a call, B.C. employers, totaling we absolutely respond,” $4.46 million, according to Wilson said, adding calls that year’s penalty report. can be anonymous.

The highest was But WorkSafe prefers $250,000. to work with employers to In 2008, WorkSafe develop safety plans and imposed 152 penalties totalprevent accidents in the ling more than $2.7 milfirst place, she stressed. lion, with the highest being “We prefer to be proac- $150,000.

Penalties are imposed on employers if the company commits a violation that leads to injury or death of a worker, repeats an offence, fails to comply with a previous order in a timely manner, or knowingly violates one or more sections of the Workers Compensation Act. WorkSafe B.C. could impose fines up to $565,329 as of 2009, though it can go beyond prescribed limits in extraordinary circumstances.

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Students sleep on the streets for fundraiser No Home campaign helps raise awareness and money for Covenant House Jennifer Moreau staff reporter

Dozens of Simon Fraser University students spent 24 hours on the streets with little more than a sleeping bag.

They camped at the Vancouver Art Gallery on March 12 to raise money for Covenant House, while drawing attention to homeless youth.

“We’re pretty similar to the youth on the streets, it’s just that they are under more unfortunate circumstances than we are,” said SFU student and Burnaby resident Joanne Leung.

SFU students organized the No Home campaign in collaboration with the Covenant House, a group that helps homeless youth with food, shelter and outreach support.

More than 15,000 youth are reported

as runaways each year, and about 1,000 end up on the streets on any given night, according to the campaign organizers.

As for the sleeping conditions, Leung said it was cold, wet and windy, and the students huddled together to stay warm. “(But) it went really well. We had an overwhelming amount of support from strangers,” she said. “A lot of homeless youth came by who actually used Covenant House and its services and thanked us for our work, which was really meaningful.”

The 24-hour camp raised about $480, which is part of a larger SFU fundraising drive that’s brought in nearly $7,500 for Covenant House.

Leung said the experience was eyeopening.

“All of our participants had a warm bed to look forward to after the 24 hours and a warm meal. We’ve all learned to not take these things for granted and to respect youth on the streets,” she said.

For more information and photos of the event, go to www.nohome.ca. www.twitter.com/JenniferMoreau

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Making her debut A

young actor from Burnaby is in the spotlight at the Gateway Theatre.

Karis Ducharme is appearing in Forbidden Phoenix, which opens at the Richmond theatre on April 7.

“Combining adventure, martial arts and the coolest ten-piece orchestra you’ve ever seen, this thrilling, eye-popping musical tells the story of a father who comes to Canada looking for a better life,” explains a press release about the play. “The Monkey King, Chinese mythology’s most beloved super hero, must rescue a damsel in distress and tame the Iron Dragon before he can be reunited with his son.

High drama and visual spectacle combine for a unique evening of family enterKaris Ducharme tainment.” actor Karis is appearing as Chun, the daughter of the titular Phoenix.

Karis is 11 and making her theatrical debut at Gateway.

She’s studying voice with Craig Tompkins and ballet at the Douglas Ballet Academy. She’s also a member of her school choir and has performed in her school talent show at Marlborough Elementary.

She also enjoys drawing, fashion designing, reading and playing basketball.

Forbidden Phoenix is on at Gateway from April 7 to 30. See www.gatewaytheatre.com.

Glee Club callbacks

If you’re around Metropolis at Metrotown this weekend, keep your eyes open for some fresh singing talent.

Live callbacks are being held starting at noon on Saturday (March 26) for the new Metropolis Glee Club – featuring the shortlisted contestants who participated in a first-round competition by video.

Selected hopefuls will sing off at Metrotown on Saturday, and winners will be part of the mall’s new Glee Club, performing live at Metropolis throughout the summer. The Glee Club is being offered in partnership with New Image College of Fine Arts.

For more, check out www. metropolisatmetrotown/glee-club.

Send Lively City ideas to jmaclellan @burnabynow.com.

Photo by Brian Campbell/courtesy of metro theatre

Stepping out: Vanessa Coley-Donohue, Erin Palm, Cathy Wilmot, Joanna Pastorek, Sable Strub and Celia Reid take to the stage in 42nd Street, opening at Metro Theatre on April 2.

42nd Street takes the stage Burnaby North is making its nomics teacher, is on the cospresence felt in Metro Theatre’s tume team; and Elaine Ma, a new musical production.

North grad, is the accompanist.

Alison Schamberger, a Another North grad, Dwayne retired drama teacher from Campbell – who appeared in Burnaby North Secondary, is Schamberger’s first play at directing 42nd Street at Metro North in 1975 – is building the Theatre. set.

The classic CHECK IT OUT In fact, it seems Broadway musiBurnaby North is a What: 42nd Street, cal, about a chorus bit of a family affair presented by Metro girl who becomes for cast members too Theatre an overnight star, – performers include When: April 2 to introduced such Joanna Pastorek, 30, Thursdays to well-known songs as whose aunt teaches at Saturdays at 8 p.m.

Lullaby of Broadway, North; Damon Jang, Matinees at 2 p.m. on We’re in the Money whose mother was April 10 and 24. and I Only Have Eyes a secretary at North; Where: $32 regular, for You. and Peter Stainton, $27 for children and It opens April 2. whose father was at seniors. Call 604-266Metro Theatre’s one time the principal 7191 production will feaof the school. ture several Burnaby Besides enjoying More info: See www.metrotheatre.org plenty of Burnaby North connections. for all the details.

Schamberger is talent, audiences will working alongside also be able to enjoy some of her foran array of dance roumer colleagues: Peter Wenzek, tines created by choreographer who still teaches at North, is Dawn Ewen. the musical director; Colleen Well-known local performShook, a retired English teach- ers, including Chris King, er, is working on props; Val Susan Skemp, Cathy Wilmot, Palosaari, a retired home eco- Erin Palm and Tyler Q Felbel,

Photo contributedl/courtesy of metro theatre

At the helm: Alison Schamberger, a retired Burnaby North drama teacher, is directing Metro Theatre’s new 42nd Street production.

are featured in the production.

42nd Street plays April 2 to 30, with evening shows Thursdays to Saturdays at 8 p.m. and 2 p.m. matinees on Sundays, April 10 and 24.

Tickets are $32 regular, $27 for children and seniors. See www.metrotheatre.org for further details, or call 604-266-7191 to buy tickets. www.twitter.com/juliemaclellan

A12 • Saturday, March 26, 2011 • Burnaby NOW

Gallery open house set The Burnaby Art Gallery is welcoming spring in style.

The gallery has a busy calendar for April, kicking off with its spring open house on Saturday, April 2.

The open house will include gallery tours at noon, 1 and 2 p.m., with Ceperley House tours at 12:30, 1:30 and 2:30 p.m.

Visitors can drop in for tea and cookies in the gallery’s Fireside Room and see gallery instructors demonstrate their artistic techniques.

Interested participants can also preregister for a couple of mini-courses – drypoint etching, with Pat Beaton, from noon to 1 p.m., and linocut, with Patricia Baldwin, from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.

To pre-register for a course, call the gallery at 604-297-4422. Space is limited.

That weekend will be the final weekend for two ongoing exhibitions at the gallery – the Sybil Andrews exhibition, featuring a collection of work by the renowned Canadian printmaker; and an exhibition of linocuts that are part of the gallery’s permanent collection.

Both those exhibitions close April 3.

Starting April 14, the gallery will welcome Alistair Bell’s Animals: Portraits of the Wild, running until June 19. An opening reception is set for April 14 at 5 p.m.

Bell’s prints are part of the City of Burnaby’s permanent art collection, donated by Bell’s son, Alan, to the city in 2010.

The exhibition explores Bell’s work

from its early beginnings until his death in 1997.

From April 14 to May 15, the gallery will also play host to Arts Alive 2011, featuring artwork by elementary school students from around the Burnaby school district. The student artists have taken inspirations from the prints and drawings of animals by Bell.

Two public programs are also being offered in connection with the Alistair Bell exhibition.

On Sunday, April 17, the gallery is offering one of its free In the BAG family programs, giving families a chance to take part in an interactive session that combines the exhibition with a hands-on studio activity. It runs every half-hour from 1 to 3:30 p.m., and no registration is required – just drop in, and it’s open to all ages.

On Friday, April 29, it’s a Lunch BAG Days program – offering up a tour of the Alistair Bell exhibition with the gallery’s public programmer, and a lunch of fresh greens, breads, tapas, cheeses and sweets, for $9. That’s for those aged 16 and up, and it must be booked in advance by calling 604-297-4422 or e-mailing gallery@ burnaby.ca.

The Burnaby Art Gallery is at 6344 Deer Lake Ave. and is open Tuesday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday noon to 5 p.m. Admission is free.

See www.burnabyartgallery.ca. www.twitter.com/juliemaclellan

2011 WATERMAIN FLUSHING

The Operations Department will be conducting its annual program of flushing and cleaning of watermains starting October 1, 2010 until May 31, 2011.

This might result in the water supply showing sediment in some areas.

This may cause the water to be discoloured and may affect some industrial processes. If you have any questions or specific concerns, please contact the Engineering Department at 604-294-7221.

Kingsway Zone: From Griffiths Dr. to Royal Oak Ave. From Portland St. to Kingsway

Burnaby North Zone: From Hastings St. to Grant St. Between Boundary Rd. and Willingdon Ave.

Watermain Flushing: 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. - Monday to Friday General Inquiries call 604-294-7221 More information on our web site: Burnaby.bc.ca

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Recycling computers HERE & NOW

ree Geek is returning to Burnaby’s McGill library branch to help people get their hands on cheap computers, while protecting the environment from toxic waste.

Free Geek Vancouver is a non-profit group that recycles computers and teaches people with absolutely no tech experience how to refurbish old computers. The idea is to reduce e-waste while protecting the environment from the hazardous materials often found in old computers. The rebuilt computers are installed with opensource software.

Volunteers can exchange a rebuilt computer for 24 hours of work or buy one, starting at $35.

The McGill session is Tuesday, April 5, at 7 p.m.

It’s free, but space is limited. Register online at www. bpl.bc.ca or call 604-2998955. The McGill library branch is at 4595 Albert St.

Speech champs

Congratulations to the top three winners in the school district’s Grade 7 public speaking contest.

First place went to Elaha

Benefit set

Students at Moscrop Secondary are hosting a fundraiser on April 6 to benefit Japan’s earthquake victims and cancer research. The event will showcase students’ art, singing, dancing and musical talents. There will be a silent auction, art activities, displays and performances, and 70 per cent of the profits will help Japan earthquake relief efforts while the remaining 30 per cent goes to cancer research.

The event is 6 to 9 p.m., and anyone can attend.

Moscrop is at 4433 Moscrop St.

Condolences

SFU’s president and vice-chancellor, Andrew Petter, sent his condolences following a fatal crash on March 8 that left one woman dead and three men injured.

The accident happened in the evening, when the car they were in went off an embankment and crashed at Gaglardi Way and University Drive.

“Although there has been no official confirmation from the RCMP, we understand that all four individuals are philosophy

students at SFU,” Petter said. “My sympathies go out to the family, friends and colleagues of the young woman who died, including her friends who were injured in the accident.”

Help is available through SFU’s health and counselling services.

Book giveaway

I found one more book to give away. This one is called Impact, by James C. Dekker. It appears to be targeted to young readers.

Here’s an excerpt from the first page: “When I was 16,” my father says, his voice trembling, “my younger brother died. He was 11 years old.

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Choral singers on stage

Some Burnaby talent will be on stage when musica intima offers up its spring concert.

The 12-voice vocal ensemble is presenting where there’s a will, a concert of music inspired by the works of Shakespeare, on Friday, April 15 and Sunday, April 17.

Two Burnaby residents – soprano Siri Olesen and tenor Shane Raman – are among the choir’s ranks.

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“It went great,” Mills said. “I think it’s something I’ll still take time to accept. One time I couldn’t read a book.

Now I’ve written a book. It’s a big step.”

The local author was featured in the NOW for his story of overcoming adversity, going from illiteracy to publishing his own memoir. The library bought four copies of Mills’ book, one for each branch, and they should be on shelves soon.

I Could and I Did is Mills’ life story, chronicling his struggle with illiteracy. It’s meant to inspire other people to achieve their dreams, he said. So far, Mills has sold about 70 or 80 copies, and he’s been getting positive feedback.

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were just reacting to life, we eventually must confront them.

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The principles of medical ethics – autonomy (respect for the individual’s choice), beneficence (to do good), nonmaleficence (to do no harm) and justice (to be fair) – form the foundation of medical practice.

For 10 years I consulted on some of the most challenging ethical situations at our hospital, where family members and hospital staff were struggling to make the best decisions for a patient who no longer was able to make autonomous decisions. I began each consultation by affirming our common goal: to bring to the table all that we know about the medical situation and to seek the best solutions for this loved one and patient from that individual’s perspective – to hear how this person found meaning in life and to make decisions aligned with what he or she would have chosen – in essence, to hear the patient’s voice.

I also emphasized the importance of the principles of medical ethics.

They are not mere philosophical principles to be taken off a dusty bookshelf for bedtime reading or madly scrambled for in an ethical emergency. Because they underlie all that we do, these principles should serve as the moral compass guiding our daily work.

I used to say that the road to hell (or ICU) was paved by clinical practice guidelines. If we blindly react to a medical condition with the usual protocols of assessment and intervention, we can make the wrong decisions for an individual.

All that we do in health care – our investigations, our treatments, including surgery and medications – are tools. Medical ethics guides us in choosing which of these tools are appropriate. We must first consider our goals of care, and of course, the patient’s voice is paramount. We need to know what the patient would choose.

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Time to get dirty

Simple soil levels key to plant health and steady growth.

Peter Fitzmaurice has got the dirt on all things dirt.

As the vice-president of hard-goods merchandising with GardenWorks, Fitzmaurice knows exactly what’s needed — and almost more importantly, what’s not needed — when it comes time to prepare for the impending planting season.

March and April represent the ideal times to plant perennials, shrubs, trees and various bulbs. When getting those items into the ground, Fitzmaurice suggests using bone meal or fertilizers with high amounts of phosphate to get them going.

“You want to turn organic material into the soil and I would always suggest planting with bone meal because that gives a nice and strong root system,” he said.

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battle, as paying attention to water and soil levels is also key.

Fitzmaurice said the two most common problems he encounters are gardeners who water too much or fail to use the right amounts of soil.

“If you’re planting in a pot, always make sure the soil level in the pot ends up at the same soil level in your garden,” he said.

“And always allow for a little bit of subsidence. After the soil is compacted or if you’ve watered it in a couple times, it can drop down. So you want to make sure that you are not planting it too deep. Some people also plant too deep and then they put a layer of mulch right up to the stem of the plant, so you’re actually burying the plant deeper than before.”

A wilting stem or ailing plant of any sort usually causes people to think that the No. 1 cause is a lack of water.

Not so.

Fitzmaurice suggested a 6-8-6 fertilizer as a good starting point. The trio of numbers on the front of a bag of fertilizer represent the three nutrients plants need most to grow: nitrogen, phosphate and potassium.

“Sometimes people can see something looking stressed, and they automatically assume it’s a lack of water, but I can also be too much water,” Fitzmaurice said. “So a good idea is to dig around and see what’s going on. It could be too deeply planted or it could be too much water.”

Nitrogen is best suited to aid lawns or leafy plants, while potassium helps develop the plant’s stem, making it more cold hardy and disease resistant. Phosphate is key to ensuring the health of a root system, and helps fruits grow more readily.

Fitzmaurice added that Mother Nature typically provides all the watering needs for a given plant between the months of March and May. If the weather is unseasonably warm or dry during that time, he suggests moving to watering the plants every day.

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DECOR Add new elements for a dash of self-expression Ten years ago, it was easy to get a handle on decorating trends. A little faux wenge wood, a set of sky-blue-andbrown graphic bed sheets, and a whole lot of beige stuff in your all-beige house and you were in style. But whose house was that anyway? And where was the personal stamp?

This is the time of bold, anything-goes decor, and all you have to do is choose what works for you. We’ve come a long way in the past decade, and it’s simply pointless to worry about any one single trend trajectory: it’s all about the mix. More important, it’s how you play that mix in your home.

Freshen up No need to start from scratch.

Add a couple of cushions,

a new entryway bench or perhaps wallpaper in the powder room. “But no themeroom decorating and steer clear of blatant knock-offs or anything that looks cheap,” says stylist and trendsetter Arren Williams.

Patchwork Patchwork is popping up on chairs, carpets and quilts.

While today’s version features the hand-hewn details of yore, it’s completely fresh and modern — not old-granny like in the movie How to Make an American Quilt.

Stir up time periods The great thing about these “self-expressive times” is that anything you buy this season will stay in your style for years to come, especially if you love it.

According to Shawn Gibson, Teatro Verde co-owner, we’re going to see a deliberate stirring of time periods, from antiquities, mid-century, ‘70s

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS SATURDAY, MARCH 26 Nordic Spirit 2011: Early Norwegian Immigrants of B.C., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Scandinavian Community Centre, 6540 Thomas St. Opening reception and folk music concert at 11 a.m.

The Work and Life of Karen Blixen, a documentary by Nordisk Film and a presentation by Mads Bunch from UBC, 7 to 9 p.m.

Scandinavian Community Centre, 6540 Thomas St. Spring Break Scavenger Hunt, Bears and Bare Facts at the Burnaby Village Museum, noon to 4 p.m. Use your detective skills to decipher the clues. Locate all the bears and bare facts to earn a treat.

Admission includes unlimited carousel rides. Special event pricing – $6.50 all ages (includes tax). Members: free.

Carousel Tour – 99 Years of History, at the Burnaby Village Museum from 10:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. $8.

Come explore the history of Burnaby’s 99-year-old treasure! The C.W. Parker carousel was built in 1912 as a travelling carousel, and Burnaby Village Museum has been its home for almost 20 years. Participants young and old discover the fascinating history of carousels and how these works of art were built. And, of course, we conclude with a special ride. Fee includes entrance to the popular Spring Break program offered that day. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Flea Market at Confederation, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., 4585 Albert St. More than 55 tables of pre-loved items.

Showing of The Social Network, at the Tommy Douglas Library, 7311 Kingsway. 2:30 p.m. This free event is part of Teen Movie Matinees, just bring a comfy pillow. Info: 604-297-4803. No registration, event for teens only (age 12 to 18).

the Burnaby Public Library, 7311 Kingsway. Copies of her book will be available for $20 and art cards for $4 (cash only).

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30 Tucker’s Tin Farm visit, presented by the Confederation Seniors Community Centre, 4585 Albert St. 12:30 to 4 p.m. $8.83 + tax for members.

Deep Vein Thrombosis support group meeting, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the meeting room of the Burnaby Public Library, McGill branch, 4595 Albert St. To register, call Brenda at 604-309-0610 or email brenda@brendablack burn.com.

THURSDAY, MARCH 31 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.

Burnaby Business Women – One-on-One meeting, 6 p.m. at the ABC Country Restaurant, 6500 East Hastings St. Cost is $24 for guests and visitors, $21 for members. Reserve in advance or pay at the door.

RSVP to Sharon at 604-4347221 or e-mail sharon@ donndean.com.

Soup and Sing Series at Grace Lutheran Church, 6 p.m. for soup and fellowship, 7 p.m. for evening prayer service. 7283 Nelson Ave. Info: www.graceburnaby.com.

Burnaby Hospice Society Multi-Faith Memorial Service, 1 to 2 p.m. at Deer Lake

United Church, 5135 Sperling Ave. RSVP by March 28 at 604-520-5087 or e-mail info. bhospice@telus.net.

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Grant application info session, South Burnaby Neighbourhood House, 2 to 3 p.m., 4845 Imperial St. Info: Branka at Branka@sbnh. ca or 604-431-0400 or www. sbnh.ca.

SATURDAY, APRIL 2 Pancake breakfast at South Burnaby United Church, 7591 Gray Ave. (at Rumble Street), 8 a.m. to noon. Sponsored

by As One That Serves Men’s Club. Proceeds to charity.

SUNDAY, APRIL 3 Free Tax Clinic, offered by the Chinese Kuan-Kung Association for low-income families, 1 to 4 p.m. at 3426 Smith Ave. to qualify, total household income must be below $25,000 for taxpayer with dependents and $15,000 for people without dependents. Other conditions also apply. Pre-registration required, Info: 604-764-6610.

MONDAY, APRIL 4 B.C. Fuchsia and Begonia Society meeting, 8 p.m. St. Helen’s Catholic Church gym, 3871 Pandora St. Info: Fran at 604-391-3262 or Elsie at 604299-5438.

Drop-in blood pressure, weight monitoring and health info clinic, 9:30 to 11:15 a.m.

Bonsor Centre, 6550 Bonsor Ave. Info: 604-439-1456.

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SUNDAY, MARCH 27 Nordic Spirit 2011: Early Norwegian Immigrants of B.C., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Scandinavian Community Centre, 6540 Thomas St. Spring Break Scavenger Hunt, Bears and Bare Facts at the Burnaby Village Museum, noon to 4 p.m. Use your detective skills to decipher the clues. Locate all the bears and bare facts to earn a treat.

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Save All the Riverview Lands in Perpetuity meeting, 1:15 to 3 p.m., McGill branch of the Burnaby Public Library, 4595 Albert St. Info: 604-299-8955.

TUESDAY, MARCH 29 Presentation by Sandra Yuen MacKay, author of My Schizophrenic Life: The Road to Recovery From Mental Illness, 7:30 p.m. at the Tommy Douglas branch of

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t’s hard to believe that the Porsche Cayenne has been around for eight years, because it just doesn’t feel like it’s been that long. But over the years, the Cayenne built up a reputation as the “sportiest” of the sport utility vehicles.

When the Cayenne debuted way back in 2002, auto enthusiasts were polarized.

Some loved it, applauding the automaker’s efforts to diversify and broaden its appeal, while purists felt that no Porsche should have more than two doors.

Others didn’t mind the idea of a Porsche SUV but criticized the Cayenne for sharing a platform with the Volkswagen Touareg – a move that reduced costs but diluted the final product. A Porsche SUV was a fine idea in their minds, but this one was too much of an SUV and not enough of a Porsche.

Despite the varying opinions, the Cayenne has done well, becoming Porsche’s top-selling vehicle in North America. It’s not the most practical SUV on the road, but it is the most practical Porsche, and that’s a key selling feature for fans who can’t justify a Boxster or 911.

Redesigned for 2011, the second-generation Cayenne addresses virtually all of the criticisms levelled against the original model, beginning with the styling. Gone is the odd, half-coupe-half-SUV exterior, replaced with a design that does far more justice to Porsche tradition and character.

With respect to what’s underneath, some people will be disappointed to learn that the chassis is still shared with the Touareg. However, considerable effort has been made to differentiate the two vehicles, with the Cayenne appropriately taking a more performance-oriented stance.

It’s lighter and nimbler that before, with more power, improved fuel efficiency, and an optional hybrid powertrain.

The Cayenne’s practicality has also increased, but it’s not ever going to be the most family-oriented SUV, and that’s the point. Unlike its indecisive predecessor, the 2011 Cayenne knows exactly what it’s supposed to be: a Porsche first and an SUV second.

Design Although it’s slightly bigger than

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One of a kind: The new Porsche Cayenne has been redesigned for 2011 with a new approach that makes it a Porsche first and

an SUV second. Its new design is more muscular and athletic than the original. before, the Cayenne’s redesigned exterior is sleeker and smoother, giving the impression of a smaller vehicle. It’s more muscular and athletic, fitting in with its sports-car siblings in a way that the original version never did.

The sharp hood creases and sculpted headlamps look fantastic and tie the Cayenne closely to the Panamera, essentially creating a shared design language for Porsche’s four-door vehicles. However, Porsche hasn’t quite figured out the rear end on either vehicle, leaving something to be desired when viewed from behind.

Inside, the Cayenne puts its own spin on the Panamera’s excellent dashboard.

The overall effect is quite striking.

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The many controls surrounding the shifter may seem a bit daunting at first, but fall easily to hand without requiring too long of a glance away from the road. The only issues are the buttons set directly in front of the shifter, which can be hard to reach at times.

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The traditional, fivegauge instrument cluster includes a 4.8-inch, circular LCD screen that provides quick access to the stereo, vehicle settings, and navigation system.

Headlamps that swivel in corners and self-level on inclines are becoming standard fare in luxury vehicles, so Porsche has introduced a new twist with its Dynamic Lighting System: speed-sensitive lights with separate settings for roads and highways.

The value is debatable, but it’s certainly an interesting idea.

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The Cayenne sells for $55,300 to $118,700, in base, S, S Hybrid, and Turbo trim levels, stepping up considerably with each trim level.

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What to do if car wheels keep falling off CLICK & CLACK TALK CARS Ray & Tom Magliozzi

Dear Tom and Ray: I have a ‘97 Honda CR-V that has a persistent problem: The front wheels keep falling off. First the left front wheel fell off while turning left at an intersection. Then the right one fell off while traveling 50 m.p.h. on a state highway. Luckily, there was a cop behind me when it happened, and he flipped on his lights while I struggled to the shoulder.

Finally, a few days ago, the left front wheel fell off again, while I was turning left to go out of my neighbor’s driveway.

My question is: Are Honda CR-Vs known for this sort of behaviour? My various mechanics have claimed there’s a design flaw that leaves the weight of the car resting on the lower ball joint at the wheels. Is this in fact the case, and have other CR-Vs dropped a wheel or two?

– Jerome RAY: Not that we know of, Jerome. Generally, there are two things that cause wheels to fall off: One, they’re not put on correctly (the lug nuts are either not tightened, or they’re overtightened, causing the wheel bolts to break), or two, the ball joints fail.

TOM: We’re not aware of any defects or chronic problems with CR-V ball joints. In fact, we almost never replace those joints, and we’ve been seeing CR-Vs in the shop for well over a decade.

RAY: You don’t say how many miles are on the car.

And the fact is, any car’s ball joints will wear out eventually. So if you’ve got 120,000 or 180,000 miles on this heap, then yes, it makes sense that a ball joint could break. But that’s unlikely to happen twice on one wheel.

TOM: So I’m leaning more toward human error. Rather than ball joints, I’d look instead at the possibility that someone is overtightening your wheel nuts.

RAY: If the wheel nuts are severely overtightened, that stretches and

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TOM: And obviously, until you know what’s causing these failures, you’ll want to have your front end carefully inspected on a regular basis so you catch any wear and tear before it becomes catastrophic.

tires have been rotated frequently, over a long period of time. And where the mechanic overtightens the lug nuts time after time.

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37 BWC in Tier 3 final four

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B.C. Soccer’s HPL – a blow or a benefit?

Tom Berridge sports editor

The jury’s out in Burnaby when it comes to the new Tier 1 high performance soccer league.

B.C. Soccer recently announced the creation of eight regional franchises, which will serve as the new top tier for youth soccer in the province.

The eight regions will include: Abbotsford, Burnaby/North Shore, Coquitlam, Vancouver Island, South Fraser, Surrey, Thompson/Okanagan and Vancouver/Richmond.

Each area will be expected to field teams in the under-13, u-14, u-15, u-16 and u-17/18 boys’ and girls’ divisions.

The B.C. Soccer Premier League season will run from March to November, mirroring the Vancouver Whitecaps Major League Soccer season.

The Burnaby/North Shore will be known as the Mountain United Football Club.

This fall, the league will run a pilot mini-season in readiness for the inaugural season in the spring of 2012.

But not everyone is sure the new league has strong enough wings to make it fly.

Burnaby Metro league coach John Penman is not convinced that the Lower Mainland in particular has a player pool large enough to support the number of leagues coming on board.

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league are the Vancouver Whitecaps youth development teams.

“They’re asking for a lot of players to be pulled out of the system,” said Penman, who coaches the Burnaby Metro Selects under-18B team.

Under the new realignment, the boys’ and girls’ Metro youth leagues, with district affiliations in the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island, will continue to operate as a further development league over that of club-level soccer and a level below the HPL. But the high cost of player dues, approximately $2,300 to $2,500 per season, and no rules for the number of out-of-district players a team can carry, are also concerns.

Under the new regulations, each high performance team would carry 18 to 20 players, including two goalies. But the only requirement for any or all of those players is that they are residents of B.C. “I think that could be a major concern, especially if other boundaries don’t buy into it,” Penman said.

Burnaby could be a big loser if that loophole was taken to the extreme, and players who did not make the team, or could not afford the new league, were lured away to other jurisdictions.

The Selects currently have six Metro boys’ teams, two in each of the u-14, u16 and u-18 age groups. All six of the sides are placed

BWC wins two Tier 1 hockey titles

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Shark bite: Burnaby’s James Faucher, with puck, scored one goal and assisted on another for the Burnaby

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The Burnaby Winter Club Bruins won both the provincial bantam and peewee Tier 1 minor hockey titles for the first time since 2007.

The A1 Bruins topped provincial host and Pacific Coast champion Abbotsford 6-3 in the bantam goldmedal final on Wednesday.

Burnaby also edged winter club rival North Shore 3-2 in the Tier 1 peewee provincial final in Prince George.

The bantam Bruins opened the provincials with their second consecutive loss to Abbotsford, allowing the host team to come back after jumping out to a 2-0 lead.

“That loss reaffirmed what we as coaches already knew. We hadn’t played well since St. Albert,” said BWC head coach John Batchelor.

“They got mad after that game

and began to play with a chip on their shoulder.”

Burnaby carried that emotion into their next game against Nanaimo, outscoring the mid-Island club 6-0 in the first period, en route to a 12-1 win.

The winter club also eked out a 2-1 victory over Kamloops on Chris Seto’s late third period game-winner.

In the banner game, BWC opened the scoring at 1:20 of the first period on the first of two goals in the stanza from Cameron Seto.

Three minutes later, Victor Dombrovskiy doubled the score before Abbotsford shaved the deficit back to one.

Chris Seto, Sydney Harper and Peter Matthews also tallied for the winter club.

“You never like to lose, but sometimes losing does a better job than winning. But we never lost

the opportunity to go to the provincials,” said Batchelor. “Our defence was rock solid.”

The bantams also get another chance at a Western Canadian bantam hockey title next month in Winnipeg.

“We knew at the beginning of the year, this was a special group of kids.

Just one goal separated Burnaby and North Shore winter clubs at the B.C. Hockey provincial peewee Tier 1 championships in Prince George.

Burnaby, which has not lost a game all season to a B.C. club, finished on top of a very competitive six-team event despite a scoreless draw with NSWC after round-robin play on Wednesday.

BWC finished up with a 3-0-2 record. North Shore was tied for second place with Langley, both with

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Soccer: Better development package

MASTERS TRACK

Sprinter helps set new masters’ marks Edmonds senior Norm Lesage captured five gold medals at the Canadian masters indoor track and field championships in Kamloops last weekend.

The 81-year-old Burnaby sprinter won three individual races, including the 60, 200 and 400 metre events.

Lesage also helped set two new Canadian master’s relay records.

He shared gold with running mates Bill Thompson, Leslie Robson and Ed Whitlock in the 4x200m, clocking a record time of 2:39.45.

Lesage also anchored the over-80 team, including Thompson, Whitlock and 88-year-old Harry Thompson, which set a new age-group record of 6:34.65 in the 4x400m relay.

Lesage, who currently holds the national indoor 60m record of 10.21, has been approached by one of Canada’s outstanding master runners, Earl Fee of Ontario, to take a crack at a world mark.

“It was a surprise to me,” said Lesage.

McMullen said the high performance league will put more focus on a player’s third or better in league standings, includ- needs, helping to develop “a better develing the first-place u-14 Burnaby Royals, opment package.” which sport a record of 17-1-2.

With a ratio of more top players per “It’s affecting the Selects quite a lot. team than Metro traditionally had, every Most of the good players will come from game will be more competitive, she said.

Burnaby,” said Burnaby Selects viceMcMullen also believes that the Metro chair and u-16A coach Frank program is built on a solid Palmieri. “It’s really to do with foundation and will continue “I wish there was the MLS, but my gut feeling to be a strong development something like is it’s costing too much for league. kids.”

In Surrey, the opportunity this when I was Palmieri believes that the for all kids to take part in develin high school.” opment camps and progress high cost for players may create an unequal playing field alongside the elite players is KIM McMULLEN for the disadvantaged players. something that club embraces.

Former Metro girls player “I’d like to see it succeed, McMullen maintained that but the startup costs are quite the higher fees were not out of line with high at this point,” Palmieri said. “That’s what a player would expect to pay if they why it’s important to have the Metro took part in a year-long season in Metro Soccer League, so the kids who can’t afford and in the summer Y-League. to go, or don’t want to go, will still have a McMullen also pointed out that with competitive league.” the high performance schedule, there are But not everyone sees it is a threat to the welcome breaks in winter and summer Metro system. that were not currently in place under the Current Surrey United premier league old format. central defender and New Westminster Following the high performance schedSecondary School grad Kim McMullen ule also creates a seamless transition to believes the new format is too long com- the national club championships each fall, ing. something that the teams coming from “I wish there was something like this the West Coast never enjoyed in the past, when I was in high school,” said McMullen, McMullen added. a former Metro player who played last sea“I think it’s going to be a great league son in the pro W-League in Quebec City. for that,” she said. continued from page 35

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Spring rugby: A Burnaby North ballcarrier struggles to keep his feet against two Terry Fox tacklers in recent high school rugby action at Burnaby Lake Sports Complex-East.

Selects make B.C. teams The Burnaby Selects had a healthy showing on B.C. provincial youth soccer teams.

Adriano Clemente, Jeffrey Ramen, Mark Baldisimo and Nicholas Pineda-Graham were named to the under-16 provincial boys’ team.

Mathew Van der Eyden of New Westminster was also chosen for the boys’ u-16 squad.

Parker Ellis, Manuel Mangu, Daniel Pervan and Bjorn Malahoff made it on the u-15 boys’ provincial team, while Devyn Campbell and Brenden Shaw were u-14 team picks.

Stefan Cuk, Matthew Baldisimo, Devon Jones and Terran Campbell were selected for the u-13 provincial team.

Basketballer helps Caps at college hoop nats Leeza Tengco helped Capilano University to the bronze-medal qualifying round at the Canadian Colleges’ women’s basket-

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Burnaby NOW • Saturday, March 26, 2011 • A37

Hockey: Three peewee teams finish in final four

Three-point finale Tyler McNeely had a three-point night in Northeastern University’s 5-4 semifinal loss to Boston College in the Hockey East conference playoffs on March 18. McNeely opened the scoring with his 13th goal of the season. He also assisted on two others, including his 20th helper in the final minute of play.

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similar 3-1-1 records, but entered the final on the strength of a 4-3 win over the Fraser Valley team on the Monday.

The Tier 1 peewee Bruins defeated North Shore 3-2 in the provincial championship final.

Burnaby Winter Club peewee coach Bill Hunt could not be reached prior to NOW deadlines. Look for more BWC hockey on the web this weekend.

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Bantams win A2 opener

Burnaby Winter Club’s bantam A2 Bruins finished the Tier 2 provincial championships with a 1-2 record.

The Bruins won their opening game 4-1 over Fort St. John on Ty Ronning’s two goals.

Alex Ambrosio joined Ronning with a three-point outing, scoring the game’s first goal and assisting on two others. Nicholas Holowko also tallied for Burnaby.

The winter club lost its next two games to eventual finalists Prince George and Juan de Fuca.

The Vancouver Island club defeated Prince George 7-3 in the championship final.

Silver medal winners

In Tier 2 provincial peewee action, BWC won the silver medal following a 4-3 loss to Fort St. John in the championship final.

Burnaby was undefeated in pool play, fashioning four straight wins en route to the semifinals, where the Bruins eked out a 2-1 win over Cranbrook on a breakaway goal by

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Golden goal: Burnaby Winter Club peewee Kyle Uy, in white, shared a

WINNER OF 6 TONY AWARDS

gold medal at the Tier 1 championships in Prince George.

Mitchell Anderson.

Burnaby and Fort St. John played to an earlier 3-3 tie in the final game of the preliminary schedule on Tuesday.

Earlier in the day, Amy Potomak scored a hat trick to give the Bruins a 9-1 win over Rossland/Trail.

Finishing up Saturday

Burnaby Winter Club’s peewee A3

team also made it to the provincial semifinals in Campbell River with a 4-1 record.

Burnaby took on Victoria in the semis on Thursday (after NOW deadlines). Final medal games will be played on Friday.

The Burnaby Winter Club A4 peewee team failed to advance to the final four at the Tier 4 provincials in Chetwynd.

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It is with great sadness that the family of Josefa Volkow announces her passing on March 15, 2011.

Josefa will be lovinglyJosefa missed by her VOLKOW, children Helen, Nick (Shirley), Serge It is with great sadness that the and Andre, her grandchildren Nicole family of Josefa Volkow announces (Toby), Suzanne, Natasha, Michael, her passing on March 15, 2011.

Stefan, Christian, and her beloved Josefa will be lovingly missed by great-grandson Reese. her children Helen, Nick (Shirley), Josefa’s family would like to thank Serge and Andre, her grandchildren the nursing staff in the ACE Unit at Nicole (Toby), Suzanne, Natasha, Burnaby Hospital for the wonderful, Michael, Stefan, Christian, and her compassionate care they provided. beloved great-grandson Reese.

We would also like to acknowledge Josefa’s family would like to thank her friends from her Bible study the nursing staff in the ACE Unit at group, with whom she enjoyed many Burnaby Hospital for the wonderful, years of fellowship. compassionate care they provided.

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Dreams vs Realities

When I work with clients during their career exploration, I give them the opportunity to think creatively, dream and expand their imagination as Chris Newell to what they really want to do.

A common question that many of us hear in life is, “What are you going to DO?” Very rarely do we ask others, and especially ourselves, “What do you WANT to do?” It seems that question is outside many people’s so-called reality – whatever reality is.

We can be extremely skeptical about letting ourselves explore what we really WANT to do in life. We convince and secure ourselves with limiting beliefs that keep us doing what we think we are ABLE to do, and/or SHOULD do. We haven’t given ourselves the time, energy or capacity to even explore our dreams, and if we do, we cut them off before they have a chance to develop and grow. We shut them down with what we identify as ‘reality’ or ‘the real world’.

I challenge you to think deeply about what this really means for you.

Why is there such an extreme between ‘dreams and reality’?

I believe a real world is something that is first conceptualized and then built upon with passion, commitment and a positive attitude. In order to do this though, we need to first give ourselves permission to even consider exploring what our dreams are. Then we need to nurture, investigate and honour them in our life. Everything that we have in our real world right now, someone dreamt about at one time and then did whatever was necessary to turn it into something real!

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Incumbents are expected to follow the same vacation schedule as the school. In addition to excellent communication and interpersonal skills, applicants must have experience supervising groups of adolescents and elementary school-aged children. First Aid and other related training, such as conflict resolution or non-violent crisis intervention, would be preferred. The rate of pay is $20.80 per hour, which includes 4% holiday pay. Please quote competition E-NHS-002-11-02.

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Requirements: • Minimum of 3 years of experience in recruiting (experience with Mining recruitment is essential) • Ability to effectively communicate and interact at all levels within the company.

• Proven ability to effectively manage time, deal with a fast-paced environment and prioritize responsibilities.

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If this position interests you, you have the experience we are looking for, and want to join a dynamic mining group, submit an application to:

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for the position, however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

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Tim Stephens' Astral Reflections Aries March 21 - April 19: Wow, suddenly everything’s going your way! BUT a few glitches: 1) delays occur now (technically Wednesday) to April 23; 2) higher-ups are judgemental, and have the power to alter your deepest circumstances; 3) one of these higher-ups, or someone on your level but slow, careful, conservative, opposes you (but subtly, pretends to retreat). Best course: 1) stick to the past for success; 2) be good; and 3) seek common ground with that “opposer,” rather than fight. All this aside, your energy and charisma are high and handsome, luck touches you, and friends gather, especially Monday-Wednesday!

Taurus April 20-May 20: Don’t look for co-operation Sunday/Monday or Saturday; act alone, especially in areas of communication, law, ethics, culture and travel. All week, lie low, recharge your emotional and physical batteries. Though it might not show in a big way, Monday brings the climax of a long work or health trend. From here on, you’ll be more free to pursue your favoured direction in these. Wednesday through April 22 brings back past involvements with spiritual, charity, government, corporate or institutional situations: clear up neglected work. Start nothing new. Happiness, late week!

Gemini May 21-June 20: Wishes come true over the weeks ahead – old, former wishes, or their fulfillment has something to do with the past. A former friend or old flame might return. Don’t start new projects, ventures or relationships now through April 22. Reprise the past. You might be forced, nudged or tempted to review or recount the past – for whatever reason, this can benefit you, but might also bring a competition or adversary. A stalemate in love/ friendship areas climaxes (though quietly) Monday.

Monday to Wednesday brings intellectual pursuits, love. Be ambitious Wednesday. “Mixed” joy Saturday.

Cancer June 21-July 22: Start nothing new before April 23, Cancer. A past career, business or prestige situation, role or relationship (with parent, boss, VIP or authority) might return – and is probably – almost certainly – lucky. A “reluctant situation” or an obstacle to this area of endeavour, will climax early week. The benefit is that after the climax (which might be very subtle) you should be more free to operate ambitiously. (You might be freed from a mortgage, territorial restriction, or domestic holdback.) Mysteries and intimate desires “surface” early week. Wisdom, gentle love Wednesday-Friday.

Leo July 23-Aug. 22: A former (or ongoing) legal, international, travel, cultural, love, intellectual or publishing matter might heat up in a lucky way. (Yes, an old flame might appear.) An obstacle to these might be very strong Monday, but weaken after this.

A new project in any area (especially these areas) will tend to fail, if begun before April 23. Even in ongoing things, delays, misunderstandings, indecisions and mistakes can occur, so proceed thoughtfully, alertly.

Tackle chores Sunday. Exciting meetings MondayWednesday. Intimacy, secrecy, desire, research pull you Wednesday to Friday.

Virgo Aug. 23-Sept. 22: An old flame might return now or soon – and change your life. This could kick off an eight-year affair – or a lifetime love. Or not. The weeks ahead could merely brighten and deepen your love for one you’re with, and/or bring exhilarating joy around kids, or a great creative urge or speculative splurge. Barriers to all these peak Monday (mostly, this barrier has been your own caution, your monetary fears/plans) then slowly dissolve over the next two years. Despite everything herein, do not wed, relocate nor sign contracts now to August 2012. Until April 23, start nothing new.

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★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Libra Sept. 23-Oct. 22: Start nothing new before April 23. A former partner or spouse might return, play a key role – one that bodes luck or opportunity for you. Do NOT start a new project, situation or relationship, but do reprise the past or work with the ongoing. Your luck is high in partnership, relationship, relocation, litigation, negotiation, public dealings, fame, and co-operation – IF these relate to the past or are not brand new. Don’t drag your feet any longer: Monday is decision time, and your best decision is to drop the opposition. Romance early week. Tackle chores Wednesday-Friday.

Scorpio Oct. 23-Nov. 21: Work, work, work – and tasks are growing weekly. The good news: 1) this expansion of chores ends in early June, and 2) it is likely to bring a very satisfying uptick in earnings – try to make it permanent. Be alert and careful, as mistakes, delays, supply disruptions, missed meetings and indecision haunt the weeks ahead, to April 23. Until then, DO NOT start any new projects, nor let anyone assign you to a new task.

And absolutely do not buy any machine, computer, appliance, etc. Oddly enough, work delays (due to administrative caution) now end. Romance or beauty, Wednesday on!

Sagittarius Nov. 22-Dec. 21: The month ahead is one of the most important – and luckiest – in a decade, maybe many decades. You might experience a big, obvious event, or a less marked but significant “turn” that heads you in a new, exciting direction, in creative, speculative, risk-taking, romantic, pleasure or beauty zones. Two secondary elements play an important role: 1) communications or travel, and 2) your personality. Relationships will be sober, or deal with a realistic environment. Through March 28, obstacles exist; be patient, then leap! Avoid brand new projects/people: reprise the past.

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Mar. 27 - April 2 Capricorn Dec. 22-Jan. 19: A security-versusambition dilemma peaks (though subtly and without fanfare) Monday, then slowly dissolves. Here’s my timing advice: now through early June, increase your security. (As mightily as you can: buy a home, warehouse, expand sales territory, have a child – pretty good work for 2 months! – invest in retirement, etc.)

Then, June 4 onward to October 2012, turn 180 degrees and concentrate on ambition, career, the outside world. In chasing security for the next 27 days, focus on situations, projects and opportunities from the past. Start nothing new. Fortune awaits!

Aquarius Jan. 20-Feb. 18: Follow your curiosity this week and the next few – what you find can make a dream come true.Don’t peer into the future (unavailable at the moment) or even the present (too confusing) but into the past. There the gems, ideas, revelations exist. Short trips, errands, mail, casual friends, siblings, media, paperwork and communications are accented – and will contain some delays, mistakes and secondguessing to April 23. Until then, don’t start anything new, especially in these areas. E.g., a mail campaign begun now would be an expensive failure. You shine Monday to Wednesday!

Pisces Feb. 19-March 20: Chase money – but chase it from the past, or continue with ongoing money projects. DON’T begin new earnings, spending projects. (Lemons abound, and you would head right for one.) If you follow this simple advice, your reward could be large, even immense. One more hint: even if it’s from the past, don’t rent, lease or buy real estate (okay, rent if you’re homeless, of course) and go slow with anything domestic: kitchen utensils, etc. Do NOT begin renovation projects. All this applies before April 23, but to some degree right to August 30, 2012. You rule, midweek to Friday! timstephens@shaw.ca • Reading: 416-686-5014

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PETS & LIVESTOCK

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Cares!

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Accounting/ Bookkeeping

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Apartments & Condos

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LEGALS 5505

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS

NOTICE is hereby given that Creditors and others having claims against the Estate of Neil Gillespie Russell, otherwise known as Neil Russell, Deceased, formerly of Burnaby, B.C., who died on August 24, 2010, are hereby required to send them to the undersigned c/o 4676 Clinton Street, Burnaby, B.C. V5J 2K7 before April 27, 2011, after which date the Executrix & Executor will distribute the said Estate among the parties entitled thereto, having regard to the claims of which they have notice.

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5505

CALL Bach.,FOR 1 &A VIEWING 2 Bdrm. TODAY! Suites $ Bdrm From $870 1 1Bedrooms from 870 Heat/Water included, Water & heatavail. included. parking Close to skytrain, No smoking, no pets. shopping just a walk away.

CloseSmall to Royal pet Columbian okay. bus/skytrain.

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS THE ESTATE OF ANN WINCHESTER, DECEASED All persons having claims against the above estate are required to send full particulars of such claims to the undersigned Executors, CIBC Trust Corporation and Patricia Andrews, c/o 400 Burrard Street, 3rd Floor, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6C 3A6, Canada on or before the 5th day of May, 2011, after which date the estate’s assets will be distributed, having regard only to claims that have then been received.

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Mobile Homes

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BBY, Lghd Mall. Bach, $720 incl ht & h/w. ns/np, newly reno’d, storage, Apr 1. 604-779-3882 BBY METROTOWN 1 & 2 BR avail Immed, Clean, quiet bldng.

Inc heat/hot water. 778-788-1867 BBY, METROTOWN. 1 - 2 BR. Clean, quiet bldg. Incl heat/hot water. Immed. 778-323-0237

Bby N. Nice lrg 1 BR, quiet. $830 incl heat & h/w, prkg. By bus. Av Apr 1/15. NS/NP. 604-205-9409

NEW WEST. 1 BR Apt, $725/mo incls heat, light, cable, laundry, avail Apr 1st. Call 604-780-0048

NEW WEST. 1 BR. U/grd prkg.

Concrete hi-rise. Ns/np. $825/mo.

Nr college. Apr 1. 778-321-0309 NEW WEST Cozy Studio, nr all amens, n/s, n/p, $570. Avail Now. 604-783-6003

NEW WEST

St Andrews Street 1 BR Apt, Large balcony, updated, nr transit & amens.

Available Apr 1. Small pet ok with pet deposit.

Call 604-518-5040

EL PRESIDENTE

COQ. 2 BR $900, Avail Now or Apr 1, heat, parking.

778-990-7079 or 604-521-8249

220 - 7th St, New West 1 BR apts from $720/mo. 2 BR, $850/mo. Includes heat & hot water, Big balconies. By shops, banks, Skytrain & college. U/grd prkg available.

Call 604-519-1382 Managed by Colliers International

COQ AUSTIN & BLUE MTN. 1 Br $720, 2 Br $820. Incl h/w, bldg W/D. Nr transit. 778-865-6696 COQ • Austin Heights Clean quiet 2 BR apts avail.

Sorry no pets. 604-936-5755

AMBER ROCHESTOR 545 Rochester Ave, Coq

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

AMBER (W)

401 Westview St, Coq Large Units.

Near Lougheed Mall.

Transportation & S.F.U.

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

GARDEN VILLA

1010 6th Ave, New West 1 BR & 2 BR Available.

Beautiful atrium with fountain.

By shops, college & transit.

Pets negotiable. Ref required.

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VILLA MARGARETA 320-9th St, New West

Bach & 1 BR Available.

All Suites Have Balconies.

Undergrd Parking Available.

Refs Required. Small Pet Ok.

CALL 604 715-7764 BAYSIDE PROPERTY SERVICES

2232 McAllister Port Coquitlam 2 BR Apartment Available MAY 1

* Newly reno’d, quiet secure bldg, walk to all amenities. * Near WC Express. * Rent incls heat, hot water, fridge, stove, priv balcony & window coverings * Laundry & Storage ea floor * No pets ✔ Wheel Chair Access

604 - 941 - 7721

#1 - 7850 King George Blvd, Sry. 55+ year old seniors’ park.

Dbl wide 2 BR + den. 1 pet ok! $79,500. Lorraine Cauley, Royal Lepage North Star, 604-889-4874

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552 Dansey Ave, Coq

Extra Large 2 Bedrooms.

Close to Lougheed Mall & S.F.U.

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

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

Well Managed Building.

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6508

N. WEST 1 BR apt, nr Douglas Col, skytrain, balcony, n/p, n/s, n/d, $680 & up. 604-839-8156.

GROSVENOR HOUSE 1 BR Apt, incls ht & h/w. By Moody Park. 720 - 7th Ave, New West. N/P, N/S. 604-517-1077

We Will Take Over Your Payment! No Fees!

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SALISBURY PLACE 7272 Salisbury Ave Bby Highgate 1 BR incl heat & hot water. N/S & N/P. $907/mo. 604-524-4720

1 & 2 Bdrms from $825

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Apt/Condos

N WEST newly renod 2 BR apt, 900sf, nr all amens, sec u/g prkg.

N/s, n/p. Av Apr1. 604-721-1607

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Houses - Sale

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1021 HOWAY ST.

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Accounting/ Bookkeeping

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North Vancouver

OPEN HOUSE Mar 26 & 27th SAT & SUN 1: 30 - 4:30pm

office: 604- 524-8174 cell: 604- 813-8789 COTTONWOOD PLAZA 555 Cottonwood Ave, Coq

Large units some with 2nd bathroom or den.

On bus routes, close to S.F.U. & Lougheed Mall.

office: 604- 936-1225

JUNIPER COURT 415 Westview St, Coq

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

604 420-5636 www.montecitotowers.com

SKYLINE TOWERS 102-120 Agnes St, N.West

Hi-Rise Apartment with River View & Indoor Pool.

1 BR & 2 BR Available.

Rent includes heat & hot water. Remodelled Building and Common area. Gated undergrd parking available.

References required.

CALL 604 525-2122 BAYSIDE PROPERTY SERVICES

BONSOR APTS

833 Lynn Valley Road

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

Gorgeous home 4 bedroom, 2.5bath, 3020sqft/8763sqft, close to schools, rec centre, amens & transit.

office: 604- 939-8905 cell: 604- 916-0261

Renovated high rise, concrete building. Penthouse, 1 BR & 2 BR available. Very close to Metrotown, Skytrain & Bonsor swimming pool. Rent includes heat, hot water. Refs req’d.

KING ALBERT COURT

Contact Alex 604-999-9978

NEW price $899,900 by appt 778-881-5776 Mo eCo Realty Inc. MLS V873673

1300 King Albert, Coq Close to Transportation, Schools & S.F.U.

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

or Bayside Property Services Office: 604-432-7774

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RENTALS

6508

Apt/Condos

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

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Co-ops

115 PLACE CO-OP Located in Burnaby near Lougheed Town Centre

Accepting applications or waiting list for Bachelors, 1 BR’s, 1 BR & Dens & 2 BR’s.

Adult oriented high rise. Pool, exercise room and workshop.

No Pets. Participation mandatory and $2000 share purchase required.

Enquiries to Membership Committee

Call 604 421-1222

NEW WEST. RENO’ed 1 BR & 2 BR. New Kitchen/Bathroom, Carpet, Appliances. From $795 & $1050. 604-724-8353 1592 S.W. Marine Dr, Vanc.

Now accepting applications for APTS; 2 BR - $916.

By all amens.

Sorry no dogs allowed.

To apply please email: witsendcoop@shawbiz.ca Or mail: Box 409 - 1592 SW Marine Dr, Vancouver V6P 6M1

Call 604-521-2884

NORTH BURNABY:

PORT COQUITLAM. Atkins Park Place. Adult oriented, 1 BR apartment. Lovely building, ideal for seniors. Near bus, library, shopp in g & W C E . $ 6 6 0 . C a l l 604-944-8697

SRY, 80/120 St. Spac 2 BR. 1165 sq ft. 2 baths, priv w/d. $1050/mo + hydro. Ns/np. 778-549-7934

Pine Ridge Housing Co-op has opened its wait list for 2 BR & 3 BR Townhouses, $913 & $1072 with a $2,800 and $3,300 share purchase.

Located in quiet forest setting on Burnaby Mnt. Close to SFU, schools, transit & shopping. Enjoy the feel of country living within minutes of the city. Sorry, no subsidies available. Community involvement expected.

Download our appl form @ www.pineridgeco-op.bc.ca or send SASE to: #89, 8763 Ash Grove Cres., Burnaby, BC, V5A 4B8 Attn: Membership Ctee.

New Westminster

65 FIRST STREET

2 BR, 3 appliances, N/S, pet possible. Mar 1, $1100. Lease and excellent refs a must.

Al Dodimead ACD Realty (604) 521-0311 view this & other properties @ www.acdrealty.com

ROTARY TOWER 25 Clute St, New West

Age 55 or over. Beautiful view.

Bach high rise apt.

Close to trans & shopping.

Rent incl all utils. Refs req.

Contact Ana Cell: 778-859-0798 Bayside Property Services Ltd.

ROYAL CRESCENT ESTATES

22588 Royal Crescent Ave, Maple Ridge

6520

Farms/Acreage

FOR LEASE - Delta, BC. Large Equestrian Facility - 40 plus stalls, indoor ring - outdoor track & paddocks. Incls operators living quarters. Bruce Lawrie - Home LIfe Titus Realty 604-575-5262

6540

Houses - Rent

BBY S. 3 BR + fam rm, s/lev, 2 1/2 baths, 2 f/p, garage, covered deck, shrd w/d, n/s, n/p, Apr 1, $1800 + % utils. 604-433-3113 COQ 2 BR full bsmt home, new kitchen, carport, f/p, lge lot. 947 Edgar Ave, $1495 + utils. Av Apr 1. Call Wayne 604-862-9802

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

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

SUNSET PARK

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GATED PARKING AVAILABLE New Westminster

WIT’S END HOUSING CO-OP

NEW WESTMINSTER, One Bedroom, $710/mo Includes heat, h/w, cable & parking. New carpets. Near Skytrain.

Great view! Avail now or April 1.

Cats okay! Deposit required.

To place your ad call

604-444-3000

COQ, DAWES HILL,. reno 3 BR main floor. F/p, sh’d w/d, deck, carport. $1,200/mo + % utils. N/S. Apr 1, no dogs. 604 937-3534

CALL 604 723-8215 BAYSIDE PROPERTY SERVICES

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Shared Accommodation

6595-20

Coq./Poco/ Port Moody

POCO Nr Coq Ctr. Own BR, $425 & BR & bath $450. Incls utils, W/D, share home. 604-475-0262

6595-40

New Westminster

NEW WEST. Furn’d, Room $465 incls sh’d kitch & bath & utils.

604-767-3863 or 778-837-4596

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Suites/Partial Houses

BBY S. Lrg 1 BR gr lev, priv entry, inste W/D, F/P, quiet, $825 incls utls. NS/NP. Suits adults. Refs.

Burnfield Cres. 604-526-7335 BLUE MTN/AUSTIN, 2 bedrm basemt suite,1029 Dansey,4 appl,no smoke&pet, incl. hydro, $750.00 ref. call (604)649-8909 COQ 1 & 2 BR stes, $700/$900 incls utils, avail Apr 1, cls to schl & Lougheed Mall, N/p, N/S, 604-931-1699 or 778-230-1090 COQ, 1 BR ste, f/bath, priv entry, No W/D, NS/NP. $650 incls utls/ cbl. Suits 1. Apr 1. 604-931-1616 COQ 2 BR bsmt, lrg kit, w/d, small cov patio, newly painted, n/s, $825 + 1/3 utils, 604-525-9266

Rooms

POCO. Furn’d rm for female, priv bath, sh’d kitchen. $400/mo incl util. Now. Ns/np. 604-202-4203

6595

6602

Suites/Partial Houses

COQ, 3 BR, f/bath, fenced yard. $950/mo incl hydro. Near amen.

Apr 1. N/s, no dogs.604-525-0897 COQ, Lough Mall. 2 BR, g/lvl. Priv w/d & ent. F/ba. Ns/Np. $995/mo incls utils. Immed. 604-931-3677

Whitgift Gardens 1 BR Apt, $750/mo, 2 BR Apt, $925/mo, 3 BR Apt, $1100/mo.

Heat, hot water, parking.

Family living, daycare available.

Near kids’ park, basketball court and Skytrain.

No pets. Available now.

604 939-0944

6508

COQ, Lough Mall. 3 BR, upper flr.

Veggie garden, big yard. Ns/np.

1.5 baths, big sundeck, 6 appl. $1,450/mo + 2⁄3 util. 604-939-6077 N WEST renod 2 lge BR suite, $1000+utils, shr w/d, nr s/train/ schls, ns, np. Now. 604-436-9013 STOP RENTING-RENT TO OWN ● No Qualification - Low Down ● NEW WEST- 1722-6th Av 2 bdrm HOUSE w/1 bdrm suite, very central location, close to skytrain..$1,188/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

Apt/Condos

Refreshingly Clean Meticulously Maintained

Surrey Gardens Apartments for your new one bedroom home

From

www.GreatApartments.ca

$670.00

Owner Managed.

Sorry, No Pets.

Call to view! 604-589-7040

1 MONTH FREE!

COQ BLUE Mnt area, 2 BR upper, shared w/d, d/w, big deck, monitored securtiy sys. $1125 + 2/3 utils. Apr 1. Sm Pet considered, n/s. 604- 897-0411

COQ, Maillardville. Large 1 BR in quiet building. Storage. Sh’d w/d.

Parking. Ns/Np. $625/mo. Avail Apr 1. Nr amens. 604-931-7432 FRASERVIEW 2BR Bsmt suite h/w flrs. stor. high bright & clean 600 sqft. $950 call 604-916-3329

8010

Alarm/Security

604-463-7919

8020

MAPLE RIDGE 2 BR gr lev ste, own W/D, D/W. Avail now. $990 incls utls/cbl/prkg. N/S. Pet negot.

604-463-0029 or 604-347-6480

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

8035

Carpet Cleaning

8073

Drainage

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

Mia Casa − Drain Tile/Sewer Line Water Line Repairs / Replacement & Cleaning. Vince 604-941-6060, Al 604-783-3142

8075

Drywall

ALL WORK GUARANTEED

J.A. CONSTRUCTION

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

604-916-7729 JEFF

★ COMPLETE DRYWALL ★ By certified tradesman.

Small jobs pref. 604-762-4024

BBY METROTOWN area lge bright 2 BR g/lvl ste, w/d, very clean, n/s, n/p. Refs. $1,100 + 1/3 utils. Av Apr 15. 604-434-3922

CARPET CLEANING Spring special.15% off. Quality work, bonded/insured. Abe 778-235-5439 ROYAL STEAM CLEANING Carpet, Upholstery, Auto (Int), walls & windows 604-765-8054

8055 BBY METROTOWN, Lrg 2 BR, 2 bath, Newly Reno’d & all new appls, priv entry. $1100 incls utls, cable. Suits family. Pet negot.

N/S. Avail now. Elwell St. 604-463-0029 or 604-347-6480 BBY, N. 1 BR bsmt ste avail Now. Nr transit, mall, grocery. Suits 1.

Furn’d or Unfurn’d. NS/NP. $725 incls utls, cbl. 604-299-1852 BBY N. 2 BR ste, g/lev, incls utils & cable, N/S, N/P, cls to SFU, bus, $925. Apr 1. 778-847-0351

BBY N 3 BR g/lvl ste, newly renod, 1500sf, w/d. Nr SFU/10 mins to Sperling Stn. N/s, n/p. Av Apr 1. $1400. 604-710-8872 BBY NORTH near SFU, Upper 3 BR Duplex, 2 bath, 5 appls, f/p, carport. NS/NP. Avail Apr 1.

604-420-3269 or 604-760-7043

NEW WEST Queens Park, bright 1 BR ste, own W/D, priv entry, small yard. Suits 1. $750 incls utl.

Av now. NS/NP. 604-525-3130 POCO 2 BR T/H $785/mo. Quietfamily complex, No Pets! Avail Now. Call 604-464-0034

Townhouses Rent

WOODLAND PARK

TOWNHOMES Professionally managed family townhome complex on 28 acres located in beautiful Port Moody.

Spacious 2 BR & 3 BR units, 5 appls, inste W/D, walk out bsmt, 1 parking.

Cat friendly.

Contact 604-939-0221 woodland@rentmidwest.com

Townhouses

(Coquitlam Centre area) • 2 BR Townhouse • 3 BR Townhouse 1.5 bath, 2 levels, 5 appls, decorative fireplace, carport. Sorry no pets.

• 1 & 2 BR Apts also avail.

7010

Personals

CRIMINAL RECORD? Canadian pardon seals record.

American waiver allows legal entry.

Why risk employment, business, travel, licensing, deportation?

All CANADIAN / AMERICAN Work & Travel Visa’s.

604-282-6668 or 1-800-347-2540

EUROPEAN LADY gives great massage. Reflexology & waxing.

Suzanna. Call 604-251-8067

7015

Escort Services

Carman & Fox friends

604.669.9475

The Fox Den at Metrotown out-call Escorts Vancouver

CarmanFox.com

Call 604-942-2012

HOME SERVICES Systems Ltd.

BBY, METROTOWN. 2 BR bsmt, f/bath, priv w/d. Ns/np. $975/mo incl hydro. Immed. 604-219-4048

Suites/Partial Houses

RIVERS INLET

N. WEST, Queensborough, 2 BR bmnst, $800 incl util, N/p. Apr 1.

604-524-9535 or 778-858-6685

5870 Sunset Street

Close to Bus & BCIT STUDIO & 1 BDRM ★ Quiet park-like setting ★ Newly Reno’d ★ Heat/hot water incld 604-291-8197 www.sunsetparkapt.com

6602

6605

COQ SPAC 2 br ste g/lvl, cls to schl/bus. Inc w/d, hyd, net. N/S, N/P. Now. $1100. 604-729-4709

2BR BSMT, $750+util; shrd ldry; nr Kllny Com Ctr; 778-229-7993 aft 4pm wkday, anytime wkend

BBY, METROTOWN. 1 BR, g/lvl, Alarm. Near skytrn. NS/NP. Refs. $780 incl util. Now. 604-430-1358

COQ 3121 Pattulo. 2 BR bsmt, f/bath, own w/d, all appl. $980 incl util. 2 min to Coq Centre. Great location! Immed. 778-688-2594

METROTWN/BCIT, ONE BEDRM basemt suite, no smoke&pet, incl Hydro, 4 Appliances, $680.00 call (604) 649-8909

ALARM

BBY E, 7559 2nd St, 2 yrs old 5 Br hse incls bsmt ste, h/w flrs, full baths, new appls, gated compound. $2900 or $2200 up & $950 dwn, Apr 1 or 15. 604-861-8819

Suites/Partial Houses

COQ 3121 Pattulo. 2 BR bsmt, f/bath, own w/d, all appl. $980 incl util. 2 min to Coq Centre. Great location! Immed. 778-688-2594

1BDRM BSMT suite, fully reno & furn. Bus stop @ sidewalk. Heat, hydro, wifi W/D Inc $830/m sing Occ. Ed 778 828 4412

BBY 1 BR, new, bright, g/lev, sep ent, heat & hyd incld, N/s, N/p, no laundry, $695/mo. 604-715-5566

6602

Cleaning

DAILY HAPPY CLEANER

Home & Office Cleaning

Janitor Service Ceiling & wall washing, Floor Waxing House Cleaning Restaurant Cleaning Window Cleaning ★ And many more things! ★ 3yr contract includes Free Snow shoveling, free paint labour, free light bulb changes!

call Tom 604-307-5998 Lic. Insured & WCB Free Est

A.S.B.A. ENTERPRISE. Comm/ Res. Free Est. $20/hour includes supplies. Insured. 604-723-0162 EXP CLEANING ladies avail 7 days/wk. Bonded. Vancouver, Burnaby, Richmond 604-928-0025

8060

Concrete

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

*Drywall * Taping * Texture * Stucco*Painting * Steel stud framing Quality Home 604-725-8925

8080

Electrical

Always On Electric Electrical Contractor Residential & Commercial Free Est. Lic/Bonded

Dmitry 778-999-8513

Dmitry@alwaysonelectric.ca Lic#102814

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

Flooring/ Refinishing

Hardwood Floor Refinishing Repairs & Staining Installation Free Estimates

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

Artistry of Hardwood Floors

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

Satisfaction guar. 604-518-7508

8125

Gutters

EDGEMONT GUTTERS

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

604-420-4800 Established 1963

ADANAC GUTTERS- Installation of continuous gutters, cleaning & repairs. Call ....604-676-1085 PRESSURE WASHING, Gutter Cleaning and Repairs Call George • 778-859-7793

8155

Landscaping

CONSTRUCTIVE LANDSCAPING

★ Stonework.paving stones ★ Cedar decks/fencing ★ Turf .. Ponds...

Call Danny 604-250-7824 www.constructivelandscaping.com

★ AMAZING TOUCH LAND’G ★ Bobcat, paving, retaining walls, turf, planting, etc. 604-889-4083

DOUBLE - 0 LANDSCAPING Bobcat (small jobs), lawn care & power raking. Call 778-885-2984 Greenworx Redevelopment Inc. Hardscaping & Landscaping.

Hedges, Pavers, Ponds & Walls, Returfing, Demos, Drainage, Jackhammering. 604 782-4322

★ OPERA LANDSCAPING ★ Retaining walls, irrigation, paving, patios, fences, etc. 778-688-2444 Paul Sato Gardening, Lawn Cut, Power Rake, Aerating, Fertilzer, Hedge Trim, Pruning, Weeding, Yard Cleanup. 604-298-5597

SPRING IS HERE!!!

Enjoy Your Weekends while we: • Spring Clean Lawn & Garden • Prepare Gardens • Plant & Maintain Gardens • Trim Hedges • Landscape Free Estimates & Friendly Service Call Andy 604-544-3677 AndrewsGarden@shaw.ca

8160

Lawn & Garden

D & J GardenScape

A Semi Retired Tradesman Small Renovations & Repairs, Crown Moldings & Finishing.

Richard, 604-377-2480

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

Lawn care, reseeding, rototilling gardens & hedges. 778-885-6488

ABACUS ELECTRIC.ca Lic Elect Contr 97222. 40 years exp. 1 stop!

Reas. rates! BBB. 778-988-9493.

HANDY ANDY Handyman services. Odd Jobs.

(WHATEVER). 604-715-9011

Royal Garden Lawn cut, edging, power raking, pruning, tree/hedge trimming WCB Ins. 604-754-8407

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

HANDYMAN - framing, decks, tiles, hardwood, drywall. Total additions & basements. Ken 778-773-6251 or 604-455-0740

Small Jobs to rewires, lighting control, new houses, repairs. Insured & bonded.

Knob & tube replacement specialist. Lic. #23726.

Call Chris, 604-788-3864 # 104787 LIC. ELECTRICIAN For hire. Love small jobs.

Great rates. Call 778-822-8710

8130

Handyperson

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Home Services

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HOME SERVICES Lawn & Garden

8185

Moving & Storage

ASH RELOCATION SERVICES Residential and Commercial • Landscape Maintenance • Power Raking • Lawn Repairs • Lawn Mowing • Aeration • Gardening • Yard Clean-up • Hedge Trimming

• Tree Pruning

Free Est. 604-779-6978 email:

alljobs@telus.net

GARDENING SERVICE

Many years exp ★ Free Est ★ ★ Lawn cuts ★ Garden maintainance. ★ Tree topping & trimming ★ Power raking, aeration.

Call Mr. Van 604-726-9741

Or 604-782-3411 Laura

WILDWOOD LANDSCAPING Hedge Trimmimg & Tree Pruning & Hedge Removal Spring Up Chaffer Control & Lawn Restoration. Comm/Strata/Res Aerating & Power Raking.

Free Estimates.

604-893-5745

MASTER GARDENER

Kyoto Garden Landscaping.

Over 30 years exp. in Japan, & BC. I take pride in providing quality work that blends gardens with balance and harmony. Res/Comm. Garden Design, Bonsai Pruning, etc.

Call 604-432-7532

604-723-2468; T. TRAN, New lawns, grass cuts, p/raking, aerating, hedging, pruning. Reliable

Quality Trucks Í &Top Í Moving Equipment 2 Very Experienced Movers $77.00/hr + hst 3 Very Experienced Movers $97.00/hr + hst (Recommended for offices + 2 bedrooms & up)

778.322.2462

Minimum Travel Fare Fully Insured • Free Estimates

AFFORDABLE MOVING 1 to 3 Men

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

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

FREE ESTIMATES Seniors Discount

604-537-4140 www.affordablemoversbc.com

ADVANCE MOVING LTD 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

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

B&Y MOVING

ACE HANDYMAN SERVICE Pressure washing, landscaping, rubbish. Joe, 604-657-0346

• Includes all Taxes • Licenced & Insured • Professional Piano Movers

Experienced Movers ~ 2 Men $50 ~

604-708-8850

KAWA GARDEN SERVICES Res/comm. Organic lawn care & quality compost. 604-831-0140

Lawn & Garden • Clean-ups & Disposal, Gutters/Press Washing Seniors Disc. Al @ 604-783-3142 LAWN MAINTENANCE 20 yrs exp. power rake, aerating. Free est. Reliable Reas. 604-649-9965 Lawn Maintenance, aeration, power raking, topdressing and pressure washing. Fully insured and bonded. Mike 778-773-0270

M. GILL Gardening - Lawn care.

Com & Residential, Power raking, Fertilize, Weed Hedge Trims, Prune. Free Est. 778-898-4922

THE LAWN BUTCHER Only Prime Cuts will do!

Call Jim 778-839-6250

$35/HOUR PER PERSON • 24/7 Abe Moving & Delivery and Rubbish Removal. 604-999-6020 A MOVING EXPERIENCE WITH L & D ENTERPRISES !!!

Fast & Dependable Special Rates Seniors Disc. Call 604-464-5872 A Fast Moving & Cleaning. All kinds of moves, garbage removal Insured & bonded. 778-888-9628 AMI MOVING ★ 3-5 ton cube.

Starting at $39/hour. Local & long distances. 24/7 ★ 604-617-8620 TwoGuysWithATruck.ca Moving, Storage, Free EST 604-628-7136. Visa, OK

8193

ALL-PRO

OIL TANK REMOVAL

Oil Tank Detection Oil Tank Removal Soil Remediation FREE ESTIMATES BEST PRICE GUARANTEED

8175

Masonry

QUALITY STONEWORK All Types. Fair Prices.

604-726-6129

Painting/ Wallpaper

8220

To place your ad call

604-444-3000 Plumbing

CONFIDENT PAINTING LTD.

PLUMBERS

Int. & Ext. Specialist, 20 yrs exp. * Reas. Rates, High Quality * Fast, clean, with ref’s Licensed, Insured & WCB

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

Cell 604.626.1975

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

Jean-Guy Bottin

CANSTAR PAINTING Quality Work You Can Trust!

Interior & Exterior ★ EXCELLENT PRICES ★ Free Est./Written Guarantee

Insured/WCB

778-997-9582

D&M PAINTING

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

604-724-3832 Good Day Painting Fully Insured, Quality Work, Res/Comm, No Payment till Job is Completed!

Call Thomas 604 377-1338 MASTER BRUSHES PAINTING Spring Special 25% off. Int 20 yrs, Ext 15 yrs guaranteed. Top quality job. 604-377-5423, 507-4911

8240

Renovations & Home Improvement

TOTAL HOME RENOVATIONS Since 1983

FROM DESIGN TO FINISH

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

Call Bill

8250

Roofing

SPRING SPECIAL

SAVE THE HST

Have Your Roof Done between Now & Mar. 31 A+

Call AFFORDABLE QUALITY ROOFING LTD. 604-984-9004

#1 Roofing Company in BC

★ QUAYSIDE PAINTING ★ BBB • Fully insured • WCB 3 Rooms $250. 604-727-0043

Rapid Brush Design

8200

Decks/Patios/ Railings

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

8205

Paving/Seal Coating

METRO BLACKTOP CO. LTD Custom work for Driveways & new lane Aprons. Repairs/resurfacing. Call Gino 604-657-9936

8220 A B P

Installations & Repairs Big or Small, 7 Days/Week

Plumbing, Drain Cleaning & Heating Plugged Drains, Main Sewer Lines Water Service, Drain Tiles, Fixtures Faucets, Hot Water Tanks, Furnaces Licensed, Insured, Bonded & WCB

436-1005

Certified GAS FITTER & PLUMBER *Furnaces *Boilers *Hot Water Heating * Hot Water tanks. *Furnace Cleaning with truck mounted machine

604-312-7674

10% Off with this Ad! For all your plumbing, heating & reno needs.

Lic Gas Fitter, Aman. 778-895-2005

8240

PTV

782-2474

* We Remove & Recycle Anything*

Free Est’s • Large or Small Jobs

10% OFF WITH THIS AD www.604rubbish.com HAMZA DEMOLITION LTD • Hand demolition • Concrete & soil removal • Drywall removal • Stucco & plywood removal • Disposal bin delivery • Paving stone installation

604-588-0833

SALES@ PATTARGROUP.COM

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

EURO STYLE DESIGNING Reliable & Professional

Roof Leaking?

$35/HOUR PER PERSON • 24/7 Abe Moving & Delivery and Rubbish Removal. 604-999-6020

Roof, Chimney & Skylight Repairs WCB Licensed

Affordable Rubbish Removal Res & Construction Cleanup John ★ 778-881-5678

LEAK REPAIRS

ADVANTAGE BUILDING MAINTENANCE

604-802-1918

vancouverroofingrepair.com

Georgie Award for Best Renovation & Design Complete Renovations / Additions Kitchens / Bathrooms

604-728-3009

www.jkbconstruction.com

10% OFF with this ad www.studentworksdisposal.com

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

Tried & True Since 1902

30 yrs exp. matco@telus.net

(604) 299-8131

PRP RENOVATIONS

NEW CANADIAN ROOFING LTD. Over 15 yrs experience All types of Roofing Reasonable Rates WCB Insured

604-716-8528

WWW.RENORITE.COM

Save Your Dollars!

604-781-7695

Bath *Kitchen* Suites & More

A Eastcan Roofing & Siding Ltd Re-Roof, Repair. Ins. WCB. BBB. 604-562-0957 or 604-961-0324 A Eastwest Roofing & Siding Re-roofing, Gutter, Free Est, BBB Member, 10% disc, Seniors Disc, 604-812-9721, 604-783-6437

Home Improvements, Painting, Tile, Carpentry, Plumbing, Elec.

Quality, 25yrs exp. 604-512-8915 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

9125

Domestic

1994 CHEVROLET Impala sports sedan 166,000 kms, RWD, black, 4 dr, 5.7L, auto, 1 owner, serviced at dealer, all records, all original. $19,000. 604-988-4416

9135

Parts & Accessories

PAIR TIRES, used 2 mths, 195/70R14, $100 set. Call AM 604-790-1074 PM 604-298-2845

9145 A Save on Roofing - specialize in ★reroof ★ repair★ Fully Ins. Free est. 10% discount 778-892-1266

Scrap Car Removal

GL Roofing cedar shake, asphalt shingle, flat roofs BBB WCB clean gutters $80. 24/7 604-240-5362

JKB CONSTRUCTION LTD. COMPLETE RENOVATIONS

Home Renovations

• Bath • Kitchen • Decks • Paving • Retaining Walls • Drainage

Tile 20% off

778-235-1772 Est 1995

• Window Cleaning • Gutter Cleaning

8255

Rubbish Removal

LOW COST ® Rubbish Removal

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

9145

★ FREE TOWING ★ up to $500 CASH Today!

604-728-1965 John

THE SCRAPPER SCRAP CAR & TRUCK REMOVAL

CASH FOR ALL VEHICLES

604-790-3900 OUR SERVIC

Isaac ★ 604-727-5232

E

Sports & Imports

NO WHEELS, NO PROBLEM

NEED CHEAP AUTOBODY ? www.cheapautobody.ca 604-341-7738

9522

RV’s/Trailers

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

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

2008 27FT Salem fully equipped, selling due to health, $17,500.

White Rock 604-725-2549

CLEAR THE AIR Reduce Air Pollution

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

Scrap Car Removal

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

9160

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

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

Window Cleaning

Edgemont Building Maintenance • Power Washing

2H

Alive & still roofing after 50 years!!

RCABC Certified Roofers.

BILL the Roofer • 604-522-8516

604-728-3009 jkbconstruction.com

Renovations & Home Improvement

8335

AUTOMOTIVE

HANDYMAN; Reasonable rates.

You name it - we DO it!

Call Peder • 604-339-2419

SKYLINE DECKING Renovations, Roofing, New Construction WCB/Insured/Licensed Guaranteed workmanship, reasonable pricing Call for FREE Estimate Luke: 604-729-6871

Wildwood Tree Services, Exp Hedge Trimming and Removal & Tree Pruning. Free Est. 604-893-5745

Established 1963

DISPOSAL BINS: Starting at $99 + dump fees. Call 604-306-8599 www.disposalking.com

✓ RenoRite

Treeworks 15 yrs exp. Tree/ Stump Removal, Prun’in & Trim’in & View Work 291-7778, 787-5915 www.treeworksonline.ca

604-420-4800

All Renovations & Additions, Ins. Quality Work

604-764-0399

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

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

www.crownroofgutters.ca

Free Estimates 24 Hour Repairs Skylights Gutters Cedar - Duriod - Torch-On Systems All work Guaranteed!

Kitchens, baths, tiling, flooring, painting, plumbing, gutters ★ Small jobs welcome ★ Insured, WCB

$ BEST RATES $

1.877.602.7346

Family owned & operated since 1989

Tree Services

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

Fully insured & WCB

Visit us online to receive a special discount:

★ASK DISCOUNT RUBBISH★ Best Prices, Yard, House/Const, Demo. 7 days 604-727-6153

604-720-1564

8315

Rubbish Removal Seniors discount. 604-807-0198

Quality work by Qualified Professionals.

MATCO DESIGN

Quality Home Improvement ★ Stucco ★ All Kinds. No Job Too Big or Small.

604-725-8925

CHEAP CHEAP

Call for a free estimate:

Stucco/Siding/ Exterior

J. PEARCE STUCCO CONTRACTING. Residential / Commercial. 604-761-6079

Student Works

WWW.PATTARGROUP.COM

■ Carpentry ■ Flooring ■ Painting ■Plumbing We Do it All. Small jobs welcome, Free est.

Call Robert 778-870-EURO (3876) www.eurostyledesigning.com

8300

Disposal & Recycling

www.chrisdalehomes.com

A Lady & Gentleman

Plumbing

604-RUBBISH

All types of Roofing Over 35 Years in Business Call now for Free Estimates

PAINTING & DECORATING

Steven Kovacs • 778-990-7174

Rubbish Removal

604-298-1222

• Painting & Wallpaper

• Residential - Commercial • Interior & Exterior • Spray & High-End Finishes • Wallpaper Hanging • FREE ESTIMATE

8255

604-721-5029

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

778-223-8265

8195 YARD CLEAN-UP, lawns cut, hedges pruned, trees trimmed, power raking, aerating, rubbish removal, gutters. 604-773-0075

Oil Tank Removal

Painting/ Wallpaper

8195

604

8160

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Box 34009, Station D, Vancouver, B.C. V6J 4M2

A44 • Saturday, March 26, 2011 • Burnaby NOW

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Jordan’s Morning Cereals

assorted varieties

3.99

assorted varieties

500-550g

5.49lb/ 12.10kg

113g • product of USA

So Delicious Organic Dairy Free Frozen Desserts

assorted varieties

9.99

454g • product of Canada

946ml • product of USA

assorted varieties

assorted varieties

3.49

Tree of Life Organic Fruit Spreads

3/7.98

Specialty Roasted Chickens

assorted varieties

2.99

Dairyland Sour Cream

175-200g • product of Canada

regular, light or fat free

From Our Bakery

2/4.00

2/7.98

4.99

454g

Rice Bakery 6" Frozen Pizzas with rice flour crust pepperoni, vegetarian and no cheese

5.99

946ml • product of USA

20% off

A super energy booster, containing 1000mg of vitamin C, 32 mineral complexes and B vitamins.

Several delicious flavours to choose from.

17.99 .69

Udo’s Choice 3•6•9 Oil Blend An ideal 2:1 ratio of omega 3 and 6 essential fatty acids, proven by research to benefit cardiovascular health, enhance stamina and energy. Certified organic.

18.99

2/3.98

Salus Floradix Formula Shrink Packs

Di Martino Italian Pasta assorted varieties

2/3.00

A highly absorbable liquid iron formula to give your energy levels an added boost.

45.99

454g • product of Italy

500ml + 250ml • Product of Germany

Eco Max Dish Liquids three varieties

Classico Pasta Sauces and Pestos

2/7.00

2.99

740ml product of Canada

assorted varieties 85g • product of USA

500ml

170-216g • product of Canada

115g • product of USA

assorted varieties

30 pack

individual packets

3/5.49

Annie’s Organic Bunny Fruit Snacks

Skinny Sticks Snacks

regular retail price

Alacer Emergen-C

assorted varieties

Berry or Strawberry

2/7.98

3lb Bag

Bulk Department

Life Choices Organic Macaroni and Cheese

assorted varieties

Lemon Poppy Pineapple Pound Cake

2.98

regular retail price

Seventh Generation Household Cleaners

575g

Certified Organic

save 1.00/100g off

500ml • product of Canada

Wholesome Country Sourdough Bread

Red Fingerling Potatoes from Prince Edward Island

Bleu Benedictine, Bleu Ermite, Le Noble, Frere Jacques, Le Baluchon or Le Moutier

200g • product of Canada

assorted varieties

170g package

Last of the season!

Celebrating Quebec Cheese

4.49

Nature’s Path Organic Granola Bars

2.99

regular retail price

L’Ancetre Organic Cheese

235ml

2.98

All bulk food bins

save 2.00 off

125g • product of Canada

assorted varieties

Certified Fair Trade, Organic, Chilean Grown

From the Deli

Glutino Gluten-Free Crackers

570-600g • product of B.C.

Blueberries from Green Tribe

5.99lb/ 13.21kg

4.99

2/7.00

1.48lb/3.26kg

Canadian Top Sirloin Steaks Grade A

assorted varieties

Healthy Way Breads

B.C. Grown, Certified Organic

Whole Organic Chickens

2/3.98

Kicking Horse Organic Fair Trade Coffee

Sweet Orin Apples from Harvest Moon

Meat Department

Kettle Baked Potato Chips

218-650ml

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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 March 24 to March 30, 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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