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A Grade 12 student at Burnaby South Secondary is crying foul over an article he wrote that he claims was censored by the school’s administration.

“This is the kind of treatment you’d expect in a totalitarian state,” said Elias Ishak. “I wasn’t too surprised actually, but I’m angry this sort of thing can happen in a high school. I don’t think it’s the principal’s duty to be censoring students’ opinions.”

Ishak’s article was for one of the school’s newspapers and covers a range of topics, including the unrest and pro-democracy movements in the Middle East, Western oil interests supporting corrupt governments, and the education system. He concludes with a call for his generation to take “the necessary risks in order to expose the forms of domination and hierarchy that exploit society, which impede progress and culture while standing in the way of a freer and more democratic world for our grandchildren.”

On March 14, Ishak received an e-mail from a teacher working on the newspaper, informing him that his article was rejected.

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Christy Clark, B.C.’s new premier, has appointed Burnaby-Lougheed MLA Harry Bloy as the minister of social development and multiculturalism.

Bloy was the only MLA to back Clark in the Liberal leadership race.

Clark announced her new, smaller cabinet shortly after she was sworn in as premier, and the ceremony was broadcasted live on the Internet for the first time.

“This is going to be an exciting time, a time of renewal for B.C. families,” Clark said. “Let’s get started.”

Other cabinet members include Kevin Falcon as finance minister and deputy premier, Mike de Jong as health minister, Mary Polak for aboriginal relations, Terry Lake as environment minMLA Harry Bloy ister, Mary McNeil as minister of children and family development, Blair Lekstrom as transportation minister, Rich Coleman is responsible for housing, energy and mines, Pat Bell is tourism minister, Ida Chong is minister of community and sport, George Abbott on education, Don McRae for agriculture, Steve Thomson for natural resources, Naomi Yamamoto on advanced education, Stephanie Cadieux is minister of labour, Shirley Bond is public safety minister and Barry Penner First reported @ is the attorneyBurnabyNow.com general. The new cabinet consists of 17 ministers plus the premier, which is down from Gordon Campbell’s previous cabinet of 24.

Former finance minister Colin Hansen was noticeably absent from Clark’s lineup.

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Burnaby NOW • Wednesday, March 16, 2011 • A03

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City reaches out to sister city in Japan after quake Janaya Fuller-Evans staff reporter

Burnaby’s sister city in Japan, Kushiro, was not as badly affected by last week’s earthquake and tsunami as other parts of the country.

The port city on the island of Hokkaido didn’t have any people missing or dead, according to Burnaby Mayor Derek Corrigan, who has been in touch with city officials there since Friday.

“It was not hit as hard as other parts of Hokkaido, he said. “That’s a blessing.”

Corrigan wrote a letter to Kushiro’s mayor, Yoshitaka Ito, and council offering sympathy and support, he said.

Kushiro has not asked for help at this point, Corrigan said on Monday.

“They’re mainly dealing with flooding and repairs,” he explained, adding he had offered the services of the city’s fire department.

The fire department and RCMP are on

call as part of the provincial and federal disaster response, Corrigan added.

“We work well as a country when we’re asked to come in and help our friends,” he said.

Canada has two Disaster Assistance Response Teams available to go to Japan, but as of Tuesday had not been asked for help by Japan.

Corrigan last went to Kushiro five years ago, he said.

Kushiro was supposed to send a del-

egation for a visit in return, but has had economic issues that have prevented that, Corrigan added.

“It’s a really difficult situation,” he said.

“They have the Japanese economy struggling, and now the forces of nature against them.”

The 8.9 magnitude earthquake took place near northeastern Japan at about 2:45 p.m. on March 11, followed by a massive tsunami.

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Burnaby firefighters rescued seven people who were trapped on a balcony on the 27th floor of a high-rise building near Metrotown on Monday night.

Mark Wilson, assistant fire chief of the Burnaby Fire Department, said several people were taken to hospital for smoke inhalation, but that all were expected to recover.

“We are treating this (fire) as suspicious in nature,” said Burnaby RCMP Cpl. Brenda Gresiuk. “We are still in the early stages of this investigation.”

According to an e-mail from witness Curtis Kreklau, firefighters responded to the fire just before 9 p.m. after receiving multiple reports of people being trapped on their balconies on the 27th floor.

“Fire crews arrived and made their way up to the fire floor where they extinguished a fire in a penthouse suite,” writes Kreklau. “At least one person was transported to hospital by (the B.C. ambulance service) for smoke inhalation.”

Residents of the complex were evacuated onto the street and watched and waited in the rain. Residents of the upper floors had to spend the night at a hotel as fire investigators continued their work overnight.

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Jennifer Moreau staff reporter

While districts around the province are cutting back on instruction time to save money, Burnaby is sticking to a one-week spring break, although that could change.

“We’ve always had only one week,” said associate superintendent Elliott Grieve.

Other districts have chosen to have a twoweek break to help save money, he added.

“Our board has not gone down that road yet.”

The district is looking at a projected deficit of about $1.9 million for the 2011/12 school year – that’s after the previous year’s surplus is used.

School board chair Larry Hayes said the board has asked staff to look into the possibility of implementing a two-week break, but not necessarily for financial reasons. “(Other districts) originally went to two weeks as a cost savings measure. What we’ve heard ... is it’s not as much of a cost savings measure as they thought, but they were surprised to hear from the teachers and administrators that the kids came back from spring break a lot more ready to learn,” he said.

Hayes said the earliest the board would vote on the issue would be next year, and that’s only after collecting feedback.

“It’s just information gathering at this point,” Hayes said. “Certainly, before we would do anything, it would involve talking to our partner groups, (to) see that it’s not seen as a way to cut salaries and wages.”

In Burnaby, spring break lasts five days, from March 21 to 25.

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Cops Woman arrested in stabbing of Burnaby senior seek info in theft A 73-year-old Burnaby man is recovering from non-life-threatening injuries after being stabbed Sunday night.

The incident occurred just after 5:30 p.m. in the 5300 block of

that police are recommending that she be charged with assault with a weapon.

Gresiuk confirmed the weapon was a knife and that police investigators are still piecing together

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Clark spoke of charting a prudent and stable financial course and protecting health care and providing help for people with mental illness and addictions.

“Putting families first also has to mean focusing on education with passion with energy and with real commitment,” Clark said.

“Our government will be open to the people of British Columbia.”

As minister of social development, Bloy is responsible for income and disability assistance, employment programs, a provincial disability strategy, adult community living services, coordinating mental health and addictions services and multiculturalism.

Burnaby North MLA Richard Lee was appointed parliamentary secretary for multiculturalism to the minister of social development, so the two local Liberal MLAs will be working together. Neither Bloy nor Lee were available for comment before NOW deadlines.

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Burnaby NOW • Wednesday, March 16, 2011 • A05

RCMP officer pleads guilty in fatal collision

A Burnaby RCMP officer who was criminally charged in connection with a collision that killed two people has pleaded guilty to a lesser offence under the Motor Vehicle Act. In April 2008, Burnaby RCMP Const. Petina Kostiuk was charged with two counts of dangerous driving causing death following the October 2007 accident that claimed the lives of Albert Haczewski, 27, and Walter Hara, 26.

Kostiuk, who at the time of the charges was off duty on a medical leave, was driving a police cruiser with full emergency equipment activated through Kingsway and Royal Oak Avenue, on her way to investigate a report of a suicidal woman when her vehicle slammed into a vehicle carrying the two men.

The Chevrolet being driven by Haczewski was T-boned in the collision, shortly after the men had left a friend’s home. The two men, lifelong friends, died of their injuries.

A jury was selected last week, and the trial was expected to get underway in B.C. Supreme Court in Vancouver on Tuesday.

But on Monday morning Kostiuk and her lawyer made a brief appearance in Vancouver Provincial Court,

and Kostiuk re-elected to be tried by judge alone.

Kostiuk then entered a guilty plea to one count of driving without due care and attention under the Motor Vehicle Act. “The Crown has accepted that that is an appropriate outcome, on all of the facts of the case,” David Butcher, Kostiuk’s lawyer, said outside court.

Kostiuk, who remains employed with the RCMP, is scheduled to appear before Provincial Court Judge Michael Hicks on Thursday for sentencing.

Butcher couldn’t say what impact the guilty plea would have on Kostiuk’s employment status.

“She remains subject to an RCMP disciplinary process. That is the ordinary course in these matters,” said Butcher.

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Crown counsel Sandra Cunningham said her office would have no comment until after the sentencing.

RCMP Sgt. Rob Vermeulen said Kostiuk’s duty status remains unchanged at this point and added that an internal code of conduct investigation is ongoing.

The impact of the guilty plea on Kostiuk’s employment would have to await the results of the investigation, he said.

In December 2007, Haczewski’s widow and his parents, Jacek and Barbara, filed a statement of claim in B.C. Supreme Court against Kostiuk and the RCMP. The family claimed that there was no “real warrant” for the officer to be driving at high speed and that she was driving a vehicle that was mechanically unsound.

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Media bounces from one disaster to another In the midst of both human-made and natural tragedies, the media must not abandon the politically oppressed ties against civilians.

The devastating earthquake that The events in Japan threaten to break struck Japan Thursday night, coming as that focus, however, as images of that it did during the continuing turmoil in new crisis supersede the aging North Africa, presents somenarrative in North Africa. thing of a test for the global Burnaby NOW There is nothing unusual in media’s social conscience. this shift, of course. News outFor weeks now, the world’s attention has been fixed on the upheaval lets naturally seek out the freshest and most dramatic events in their efforts to in the Arab world, and especially on Libya, where the regime’s determination draw audiences. But unlike many such to cling to power has given rise to atroci- transitions, this one could have seri-

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Many of those facing down regimes in Libya and elsewhere are doing so largely unarmed. In these cases, the most powerful weapon at their disposal is the press. Unwanted attention from the global community is one of the few things holding many undemocratic governments in check.

If the reporting ceases, if the world’s

attention wavers, that weapon will be removed, and there will be little stopping those in power from dealing with their opponents in brutal fashion.

It is important to report on the disaster in Japan and to encourage other nations to help, but in doing so, we in the media, while we may also overestimate our own power, must not forget our responsibility to the powerless in other parts of the world.

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review of paying the legal bills ust hours before Christy arising from the B.C. Rail trial.

Clark was sworn in as this province’s 35th premier, a B.C. The whole episode cost taxpayers more than $12 million and Liberal MLA joked to me that it raised serious questions about the was the dawn of another “New effectiveness of the special prosEra,” similar to the one that ushecutor system (not to mention ered in the Gordon Campbell paying the legal fees of government in 2001. defendants who pleaded “Sure glad I saved guilty). all those New Era Keith Baldrey ◆ 4. Stop fighting with signs!” said Ralph the independent children’s repSultan, the MLA from West resentative, Mary-Ellen TurpelVancouver-Capilano.

Lafond. While the advocate may But how much of a New Era stretch her mandate a bit far at will it really be? The proof will times, the B.C. government needs be in how much Clark is willing to take significant steps to show to review or revisit some key it’s serious about implementing issues that began to wear on the child protection reforms that she Campbell administration. and others (such as Ted Hughes) She has a number of challenghave demanded. es in all kinds of areas. So what ◆ 5. Reinstate all gaming revbetter time to offer her some enues going to charities and nonadvice on what to do first? From profit organizations. Again, Clark this perspective, here are some of has promised to do this and she the things that should be topping has the latitude in the current the new premier’s to-do list: budget to do just that. The B.C. ◆ 1. Raise the minimum wage.

Liberals inflicted significant politClark has promised to raise it, ical damage on themselves by after consultation with varicutting these grants, for relatively ous stakeholders. But let’s hope minor financial savings. this process doesn’t drag on for ◆ 6. Find a way to fend off a months without any action being looming contract showdown with taken, as it’s embarrassing that this province has the lowest mini- the British Columbia Teachers’ Federation. This may prove mum wage in the country. impossible (the union is inca◆ 2. Restore the independence of pable of realistic negotiations), the B.C. Utilities Commission, rebut before throwing in the towel, examine the Green Energy Plan., Clark would be best be advised the role of independent power to try a conciliatory approach production and B.C. Hydro’s with a group she fought with mammoth proposed 50 per cent when she was education minister. increase in rates (over five years).

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Enough with chickens already

Dear Editor:

Re: Chicken refusal triggers campaign, Burnaby NOW, March 9.

The chickens are back, and guess what? They made front-page news of the Burnaby NOW. We must be running out of real news if we now dedicate front-page space to chicken issues.

Well, I guess I shouldn’t be too disappointed as the space was shared with one real, serious issue (Lockout going into third month, Burnaby NOW, March 9). My heart goes to them – keep up your spirit in fighting for your rights!

We have so many serious issues that need to be addressed and dealt with in this city, and the best thing we can come up with to run for city council

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is, so we can bring in a bylaw that allows Burnaby residents to keep chickens in their backyards ?

I can’t help feeling we’re becoming politically mentally challenged.

Last June, Burnaby council unanimously voted not to amend Burnaby’s bylaws to allow backyard chickens in Burnaby.

Mr. World, with his delegation, attempted to change that decision by bringing the issue before the council on last Monday’s meeting and, allegedly, the mayor and council just put up with the delegation’s presence without taking it seriously.

If that happens to be correct, my congratulations go to the mayor and council, you have my vote.

Enough with this chicken s--t, let’s move on to topics that would really benefit Burnaby’s residents.

Frank Di Cesare, Burnaby

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◆ 7. Revisit the funding formula when it comes to financing the K-12 education system. Every year we see school boards clashing with the government on this issue. Every year, the government argues the dollar-per-pupil amount is going up, and every year school boards scream it’s not enough money to prevent layoffs, larger classes and school closures. ◆ 8. Include rising Medical Service Plan premiums and an increased carbon tax when it comes to measuring the full impact of government policies on a family’s pocketbook. The MSP hikes, in particular,

have been dropped on the public with little or no debate, and they are bound to have a significant impact on middle-class families. ◆ 9. If the carbon tax does indeed stay, at least examine the merits of using the revenues from it to help fund public transit.

TransLink is facing serious unfunded liabilities in the months and years ahead, and who knows? Maybe the carbon tax is the way to close the gap on that front. ◆ 10. Sort out once and for all the uncertainty over B.C. Ferries rates. There are three solutions to the problem: increase the government subsidy, increase rates or cut services. Clark’s

insistence the $25 million that’s needed to keep fares down can be found within B.C. Ferries’ administration is nonsense. She has to make the tough call here, and it probably will mean raising the subsidy in some way.

Clark has made it clear she intends to bring about real change to her government. That would mean distancing herself from some of the policies that were near and dear to Gordon Campbell. Tackling these 10 issues would go a long way towards showing she’s serious.

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

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allow homeowners in Burnaby to own chickens. He has used the democratic processes that we often take for granted to try to convince his community and its leadership that raising chickens will not be a burden to the city. Our choice to live in an urban environment allows us many conveniences, but at the same time it has prevented us from understanding the importance of our relationships to the natural environment and to the food we eat.

Why are we willing to put up with the noise of traffic, car alarms, sirens, arguing couples and the occasional barking dogs while we cringe at the thought of hearing the sound of three or four hens clucking as they lay an egg once a day? Certainly, there should be rules for having animals living in close proximity to us. Bylaws can be put in place to ensure we can all coexist peacefully. In fact, Burnaby needs only to look to New Westminster or Vancouver to determine what rules need to be in place.

Additionally, it is important to understand the process that brings our poultry and eggs to our dinner tables. We complain about lack of personal space, lack of exercise, noise, boredom and of lives violently cut short. Our problems pale in comparison to a young fryer. Mr. World’s birds will have a much more fulfilling life than the average chicken that lays its eggs or lays its life down for us.

The Burnaby Municipal Green Party will be running candidates for city council in the November elections to give a voice to the environment and the thousands of people not represented by the other parties.

If Mr. World wants to run for council, he has my vote. If he is looking for a party that shares his values about local food and sustainable living, he might consider running with the Greens.

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A few years ago I took a principled position and voted against a bad piece of legislation. The Conservatives pushed through Parliament a bill to raise the age of consent for sexual activity from 14 to 16 years. I said at the time that this bill would do little to protect young people at risk of sexual exploitation.

Recent research proves that I was on the right track. A study by experts at SFU, UBC and the McCreary Centre Society has shown that when it comes to sexual exploitation by an adult, the sexual experiences of teens aged 14 to 16 are essentially no different than those over 16. This brings into question the need for the change in the law. But they also note that the real and serious issues are with more vulnerable children under age 14. Despite the fanfare, nothing the Conservatives did in Bill C2 has done anything for this group of younger children.

Unlike the Conservative candidate in Burnaby-Douglas, as a member of Parliament I believe that proposed legislation should be judged in light of our experience and the best science and research available, and not just ideology. Far too often Conservatives deny science, they deny reports from their own departments, they deny the experience of other jurisdictions, and they deny the reality of people’s lives – and they do it on the environment, on criminal justice, and on social issues.

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No more forgetting garbage day in Burnaby Janaya Fuller-Evans

staff reporter

Remembering to take out the garbage, and the recycling, and the compost on trash day can be a chore unto itself.

A Vancouver company has expanded its garbage day reminder service, Recollect, to Burnaby, to help residents prepare for the next day’s pickup.

“It makes citizens’ lives a little bit easier,” says Luke Closs, co-creator of the website, in a phone interview.

Recollect.net provides email and Twitter reminders the day before garbage day for free.

It also offers text message and phone call options, which cost $2 per month if paid for every three months, or $1.50 per month if paid annually.

The team is working to offer a wide range of language options, as well, according to Closs.

While e-mail reminders are free, Closs thinks people might prefer the other options.

“It’s not so good for the bulk of the population that doesn’t have e-mail open all day,” he says.

The project worked well in Vancouver, where it was originally at vantrash.ca.

“We got really positive feedback,” Closs says.

Closs and Kevin Jones, with the help of David Eaves, launched Van Trash as a free e-mail service in December 2009.

The signup reminder service sends e-mails to residents the day before garbage pickup.

The project was developed at a Super Happy Hacker House technology event in the summer of 2009, inspired by a blog post

by Eaves, a consultant and adjunct professor at Masters of Digital Media.

Closs, Jones and Eaves are proponents of open data sourcing.

Eaves was involved in the City of Vancouver’s Open Data Initiative. The city now has a catalogue of municipal information available online.

A trash reminder service is just one of the many ways municipal information can be used if it is available online, Closs explains.

Any data – including watering schedules and restaurant inspections – can be useful, he adds.

While the city does not have the resources to create new applications or use social media to the fullest extent to spread all available information, others can develop means to share it, according to Closs.

It would take too much time and effort to create a

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reason is that the Middle East topic is quite touchy at this point in time and they do not want to risk (getting) any parent upset,” wrote Susana Ordonez. “As you know, our school population is quite diverse, and we do have people, who like yourself, (have) a Middle East background.”

Ishak was born in Canada, but his family is Lebanese.

“I think it’s ridiculous, that the opinion of a Middle Eastern on the region of which he’s from should offend any parent,” he said.

Ishak declined an invitation to discuss the matter with administration.

“I hope I don’t get suspended. I wouldn’t have the self respect for myself to keep writing if I didn’t stand up for my freedom of speech,” he said.

Principal Gordon Li told the NOW the article was rejected because it did not fit the scope of the paper, which focuses on the

school’s community.

“The feeling with this article was it just didn’t fit in with what we were trying to do with the newspapers,” Li said.

The papers typically feature articles on student life or perspectives on things happening in the community. Li said that the possibility of upset parents was not the reason the article was turned down.

“I don’t think that’s an issue to be honest with you,” Li said. “I think (Ishak) has the right to express those feelings, but our newspaper is not the medium for that, just because of the focus of our newspaper.”

Ordonez, however, stood behind the e-mail she wrote, saying she was passing on the message from administration.

“I wrote exactly what I was told,” she said. ◆ To read Ishak’s full article, go to Jennifer Moreau’s blog, Community Conversations, at www.burnabynow.com.

mobile phone application with information on composting, Closs points out. It wouldn’t be worthwhile to a municipality to do so.

But that information could be posted in messages from services like Recollect, he adds.

“This is data delivery to the citizen when (he or she) is most receptive to it,” he explains.

“We can deliver services for radically less than a municipality can,” he says, adding that providers like Recollect can gather information from many municipalities, making it worthwhile to do so.

Other cities on the site include New Westminster, North Vancouver and Victoria. See Recollect.net.

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City historian honoured by city The City of Burnaby is dedicating the archives’ reading room to Pixie McGeachie.

McGeachie is well known to Burnaby residents as the woman who preserved the city’s history and told the stories of its people.

“This would be a really fine way of acknowledging Pixie,” Coun. Nick Volkow said at Monday night’s council meeting.

“I think it’s the perfect tribute,” Mayor Derek Corrigan said, describing McGeachie as “an absolutely tireless worker in protecting the history and heritage in our city.”

McGeachie wrote five books on the history of Burnaby, including her first – Bygones of Burnaby: An Anecdotal History – which contains the stories of Burnaby’s last living pioneers.

Her last book, Burnaby Scrapbook: An Anecdotal History of Burnaby, was published in 2009.

She was given Burnaby’s Citizen of the Year Award in 2002 and won the Ruby Nobbs Award from Heritage B.C. in 2008.

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Remembered: The late historian Pixie McGeachie is having a reading room named in her honour

McGeachie was also honoured with the B.C. Historical Federation’s Certificate of Merit.

She was behind the Friends of Interurban 1223 project, which restored one of the last interurban trams.

McGeachie helped establish Burnaby’s Heritage Centre in 1971.

She also served as president of the Burnaby Historical Society, from 1991 to 1993, and was a community archivist with the society before the city started its own archives. She served six terms on Burnaby’s community heritage commission.

McGeachie was a reporter and edi-

tor with the Burnaby Examiner prior to her role as a historian.

“I think Pixie McGeachie’s contribution to the city speaks for itself,” Corrigan said in an interview prior to the meeting. “She was an icon, as far as recording history over the past 100 years goes.”

Corrigan also described McGeachie as “a character.”

McGeachie passed away on Aug. 14, 2010 from heart failure. The historian was 88 years old. She spent more than 60 years in Burnaby.

Jim Wolf, heritage planner for the city, called McGeachie “one of Burnaby’s great community leaders” in an interview with the NOW last August.

She researched the history of Burnaby and collected artifacts and stories out of a passion for this city, he said.

“Really, it was out of just a great big heart and a love of her community,” Wolf said.

Coun. Volkow put forward the motion, which passed unanimously, to rename the reading room at the Burnaby Archives the Pixie McGeachie Reading Room.

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City forks out $11,000 for cyclists Janaya Fuller-Evans staff reporter

Burnaby council approved plans to spend $11,000 on six cycling-related projects at Monday night’s meeting.

The Burnaby city bike map, provided to the public for free, is printed annually.

This year, the city is printing 8,000 copies of the updated map, for $2,400.

The city is also providing $3,500 in funding for the Vancouver Cycling Coalition’s Bike to Work Week 2011, as well as tents and tables for commuter stations in Burnaby.

The event takes place from May 30 to June 5 this year.

Council also approved $1,300 in funding for Bike to School Week 2011, which runs in conjunction with Bike to Work Week, with elementary schools throughout Metro Vancouver participating.

The coalition also offers streetwise cycling courses, which Burnaby hosts in community centres. This year, the

coalition plans to run at least four courses in the city. In return, Burnaby is giving the coalition $1,800 and in-kind support (in the form of use of the community centres for the classes) for the program.

The city is also providing $1,000 plus in-kind support to the coalition for multilingual cycling handbooks.

The book is published in eight languages. The City of Burnaby expects to receive 250 hard copies (about 30 in each language) to distribute to residents.

And finally, the city is also financially supporting Bike Month, run

by Better Environmentally Sound Transportation.

Burnaby is giving $1,000 to the nonprofit, and is to be included in the Bike Month calendar of events.

2011 municipal election plans move forward

Plans for 2011 election bylaws were approved by Burnaby council at Monday night’s meeting.

Council authorized the city solicitor to prepare a bylaw for additional advance voting opportunities in the upcoming November election.

Staff is recommending four days of advance voting – Nov. 5, 8, 9 and 16. Voting is scheduled to take place in studio 103 of the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts at 6450 Deer Lake Ave., from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., on those dates.

Council also approved plans for a special voting opportunity bylaw, for residents of care homes, seniors’ facilities and Burnaby residents who are hospitalized on Election Day, Nov. 19.

The recommended date for the special voting opportunity at seniors’ facilities and care homes is Nov. 8, and at Burnaby General Hospital on Nov. 19.

The city intends to share election costs with the Burnaby school district. The city clerk was authorized to come up with an agreement with the district regarding cost sharing. jfuller-evans@burnabynow.com

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Off to the Big Easy

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he marketing association of the British Columbia Institute of Technology is off to a competition in New Orleans, Louisiana on Mar. 24.

The association placed in the top 10 of 107 entries in the American Marketing Association Collegiate Case Competition, according to a press release from the association.

The association created an integrated marketing communications plan for a $20-million advertising campaign for Nintendo last December. A team of five is going to the finals at the American association’s collegiate conference, to present the campaign to a judging panel selected by Nintendo.

All of the other top-10 schools in the competition are based in the United States.

Sad farewell

Loucas Stamelias, owner of Cristos Greek Taverna in the Burnaby Heights neighbourhood, passed away on Feb. 24.

Loucas was diagnosed with colon cancer six years ago, according to his obituary in The Province.

He is survived by his wife, Christine, and daughters Magdalena, Marian and Eleni, as well as his grandchildren, greatgrandchildren, and many other family members.

Loucas was born in Agios Georgios, Evias, Greece, and came to Canada in 1968. He ran UBC Pizza for more than 25 years, and then opened Cristos Greek Taverna in Burnaby.

The funeral was held on March 3 at Columbia Bowell Chapel.

Online condolences can be left for the family at www.kearneyfs.com.

Mending hearts

Sorin Group, which has a manufacturing plant in Burnaby, announced earlier this month that 100,000 of its pericardial heart valves had been implanted in cardiac patients.

The Italy-based company took over the Burnaby plant in 2003.

The plant had been manufacturing heart valves in Burnaby since 1982.

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To the North Pole: Trevor de Zeeuw, a Grade 12 student at Burnaby Central Secondary, is getting suited up to go on an educational expedition to the Arctic with Students on Ice Expeditions. The program puts students and scientists together for educational trips to the poles. De Zeeuw is accepting donations to help cover the $10,000 cost of the trip.

Student part of Arctic journey Jennifer Moreau

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He’s embarking on a trip to the end of the earth. Burnaby student Trevor de Zeeuw has been selected for an educational expedition to the Arctic to learn about climate change from a team of scientists. “(I’m) very excited, and I’m anxious to go,” said the Grade 12 Burnaby Central student.

De Zeeuw will spend about three weeks this summer on a boat with scientists, learning about the effects of climate change, through a program called Students on Ice Expeditions. The organization puts students and scientists together for educational trips to the poles in hopes of fostering respect and understanding for the planet.

Throughout the trip, de Zeeuw will be attending lectures and making trips to the mainland while learning about climate

change.

“It’s not so much as we follow the scientists, it’s that they teach us,” he said.

De Zeeuw heard about the trip from his geography teacher last fall and applied for the program, and he learned he was accepted in December. It’s the first trip of its kind for the 17-year-old student.

“I hope to learn how to be an environmental ambassador for my community. I hope to learn about the biology – how the ecosystem is affected and how all the animals are affected,” he said.

Politics also comes into play, he noted, because melting ice in the north is making it easier for shipping vessels to get through.

“Everyone is going to be trying to use the North West passage now for shipping routes,” he said.

When de Zeeuw gets back, he’ll give a talk to the Grade 12 students at Burnaby Central on what he learned while abroad and the

importance of protecting the environment.

Meanwhile, de Zeeuw is fundraising for the trip, which will cost about $10,000.

“It’s a learning experience, so I’m paying for all the teaching and all the supplies that are going to be needed for this trip,” he said.

He’s writing grant letters and filling out sponsorship forms. He’s already got Mountain Equipment Co-op backing him and support from a local Rotary chapter.

(He’s also offering post-trip presentations in exchange for sponsorship.) To donate to de Zeeuw’s trip, contact the principal at Burnaby Central Secondary by calling 604664-8542.

People can also donate through the Students on Ice Expeditions website, at studentsonice.com, under de Zeeuw’s name. To contact de Zeeuw directly, e-mail tdezeeuw@ live.com. www.twitter.com/JenniferMoreau

Shred it and help feed the hungry

Burnaby’s Silver Bullet Shredding is hosting a free shred event on Saturday, March 19 in Vancouver.

The company is partnering with Rona and the Better Business Bureau of Mainland B.C. for the event, which is intended to help prevent fraud and identity theft.

“March is National Fraud Prevention Month in Canada, and all three organizations are committed to helping raise aware-

ness of the growing problem of identity theft and other forms of fraudulent activities” said Silver Bullet’s founder and president, Bailey Jung.

People are encouraged to bring their old tax returns, bank statements and other personal documents to the parking lot of the Rona store located at 2727 East 12th Ave. to have them destroyed.

“It was a natural fit for us to come

together and put this event on for the community,” said John Gatti, Rona store manager.

Shredding is being offered free of charge, but donations will be accepted with all proceeds going to support the Greater Vancouver Food Bank.

The event takes place from noon to 3 p.m. www.twitter.com/janayafe

A12 • Wednesday, March 16, 2011 • Burnaby NOW

Burnaby restaurants part of Dining Out for Life Hart House Restaurant, the Pear Tree Restaurant and Simba’s Grill are the three participating Burnaby restaurants in this year’s Dining Out For Life promotion.

On March 24, participating restaurants from Whistler to White Rock and across the Fraser Valley will contribute 25 per cent of their sales that day to people living with HIV/AIDS though A Loving Spoonful and Friends For Life.

“When you dine out on March 24, you are putting food on the plate for many other British Columbians,” Sheena Sargeant, executive director of Friends For Life, said in a press release. “We are

thrilled that … B.C. restaurants are supporting Dining Out For Life. It’s an essential fundraising event.”

“A couple spending $140 at a Dining Out For Life restaurant will provide meals for 10 people through Friends For Life and A Loving Spoonful,” said Lisa Martella, executive director of A Loving Spoonful.

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Cooking for the spice of life A HANDFUL OF HERBS AND A SPLASH OF SPICE COOK UP AN EASY RECIPE FOR A HEALTHY LIFE. Spices and herbs can pack a meal with powerful antioxidants and bountiful health benefits, says Nicole Fetterly, registered dietitian for Choices Markets.

Turmeric is her top pick among spice superstars.

“Turmeric is a very healthpromoting spice used extensively in Indian cuisine.

It’s really important for antiinflammation,” she says. “Most people are probably familiar with the dried version, but fresh turmeric root has a much milder taste so it’s easier for people to use in their soups and stews.”

Next up is cinnamon, currently being studied for its ability to lower blood sugars.

“It’s a great one to think about adding to your morning cereal or onto your toast to help slow the absorption of sugar from starches and keep your blood sugar on a lower curve,” Fetterly says.

Fenugreek, a common addition to South Asian cuisine, is another spice that can help diabetics.

“It acts similarly to help lower an after-meal blood-sugar response, so it then keeps your blood sugar a little lower,” says the local dietitian.

Cumin is a good source of

iron, which is key to treating anemia and maintaining a strong immune system, says Fetterly. It’s also a good digestive aid to stimulate glands that produce saliva, stomach acid and potentially other digestive enzymes.

“This may be due to its wonderful aroma,” she adds.

“Digestion is as much ruled by our eyes and nose as by our taste buds.”

As well, nutmeg contains a host of minerals like potassium, magnesium, calcium and phosphorus. It also contains fibre and is recommended to treat high blood pressure in Ayurvedic medicine.

In addition to having a wellstocked spice cupboard, Fetterly recommends having fresh herbs on hand.

“So many of us aren’t using fresh herbs enough — Italian parsley, cilantro, basil, dill. If you think about that beautiful green colour, that’s all antioxidants.

Anything that has a bright colour is an antioxidant. The more you can incorporate into your diet, the better. Basil actually has 10 times the antioxidant capacity of blueberries,” Fetterly says.

Nicole Fetterly is the dietitian at Choices Market.

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The term lazy eye has been used to describe a medical condition known as Amblyopia. This usually occurs when one eye does not develop as well as it should and that eye is unable to see as well as the other even when fully corrected with glasses or contact lenses.

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their inherent health benefits but also because they allow us to achieve flavour without using salt,” Fetterly says.

A beautiful and healthy looking smile can inspire self esteem and confidence and promote a youthful appearance. There are many dental procedures which are available to improve your smile. These options can be as simple as regular visits with a hygienist to mechanically remove plaque/tarter build up to prevent gingivitis and regular brushing, flossing at home and using an antigingivitis rinse daily twice a day for 30 seconds.

Two common causes include large differences in prescription between the two eyes and having a turned eye known as strabismus. In many cases, Amblyopia can be treated with the patching of the better eye and vision training exercises to strengthen the weaker eye.

Secondly, your smile can be whitened or brightened with bleaching products. Bleaching is not recommended if you have crowns and bonding in your front teeth. In these cases, you can investigate a third option like bonding. This procedure utilizes a composite or “white filling” material to restore chipped or broken teeth; fill in gaps and reshape or recolor your smile.

Children should be examined at the preschool age so that any treatment results for Amblyopia or any other eye conditions can limit its effects on vision, depth perception, and eye coordination. First children’s screening should be at age 6 months and then at age 3. At our clinic and most, MSP covers the cost of an annual visit for children.

Smile Makeovers can typically correct most deficiencies in a person’s smile using laminates or veneers. Veneers are thin covers that are glued to your teeth and can be made of porcelain or composites. Porcelain veneers are stain resistant, cost usually $1000 per tooth , require 2-3 appointments and can last up to 15 years. Composite veneers can be accomplished in a single visit, cost $250 per tooth and need to be replaced every 5 to 7 years.

From a dentist’s perspective it is encouraging to see Canadians place so much value in their smile and oral health and should seek consultation if not satisfied with status quo in their mouth.

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You can also use a little food psychology to boost your intake of veggies.

Most people struggle to eat a half plate of, say, broccoli, even if they like it.

“Dr. Wansink’s done a lot of studies on the variety of foods, and we know that the more variety of food you’re offered at a meal, the more you’ll eat.

This can work to your advantage when we’re trying to get more vegetables onto the plate. If you have two types of vegetables, you’ll likely eat more than if you just have one type.”

So, shake up that half plate with some variety, say steamed peas and a spinach salad or carrot sticks and sliced tomatoes. It will be more enjoyable and more nutritious.

Dividing your plate is a fast and easy way to get started on a weight-loss program, but people can still sabotage their efforts with second helpings, heaping food on their plate or “adjusting their visual cues.”

A reminder: the protein should be the size of the palm of your hand; the carbohydrates the size of your fist (at least one-half of your daily carbs should be whole grain); and the produce as much as you can hold in two open hands.

Keep in mind what you’ve eaten throughout the course of a day and adjust accordingly.

“When I eat pasta it’s going to be more than a fist,” says Holwegner.

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The rule is different for children of normal weight and activity levels.

“We reverse the veggies and fruit with the grains for them. So we’re looking for half a plate of carbohydrates, a quarter plate of protein and one-quarter plate of veggies. And that’s what they naturally navigate toward to: they’ll choose more noodles or rice — bland foods — than they would vegetables. Intuitively, they know they need that energy.”

Not surprisingly, the size of the plate itself counts with this strategy. Like portions, dinner and glassware have been supersized over the years. In 1912, for example, a serving of pop was the size of “a little Styrofoam cup,” Holwegner says. Now glasses are double and triple that size. With the endless refills in restaurants people are drinking a litre or more of pop over the course of a meal.

Dr. Brian Wansink, a leading food psychologist from the U.S., found that downsizing from a 12-inch dinner plate to a 10-inch one encourages people to eat 22-percent less.

(Wansink also proved that lowfat labels lead people to eat 16 to 23-per-cent more calories, but that’s another story.)

Consider digging out your granny’s china, or use a smaller plate for tempting or favourite foods.

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A new high-tech office chair nags whoever is in it to sit up straight.

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Designed by the co-creator of the Segway, the “posture

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Though pester-power has long been leveraged to get people’s attention, from medication alarms to seatbelt alerts to the much-maligned Microsoft paper clip, the new chair takes nagging to a more ambient level.

“We want gentle coaching in a way that’s not disruptive,” says Yale University’s John Morrell, who co-created the chair with graduate student Jean Zheng.

“When you give people feedback in a localized way, it doesn’t take them as long to figure it out on their own. Feeling a buzz on your shoulder-blade will affect you on a much more subconscious level than if an annoying message flashed on a screen to say, ‘Move your shoulder back.’”

The corrective chair, described by a design magazine as “Adderall for acute slouchers,” is still in its prototype phase, with Morrell admitting that the vibrations feel more “like a horsefly has landed on your back” than the nonintrusive feedback he ultimately envisions. But response so far has been positive.

He’s applying a similar concept

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“I’m a big fan of leveraging human capabilities as much as possible,” says Morrell, an assistant professor of mechanical engineering. “We need tools that are more like coaches; things that help get you to a level of mastery instead of just doing it for you.”

Whether you’d prefer to be technologically nagged to behave a certain way or have the tech simply perform the task for you depends largely on a trait psychologists call “reactance.”

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Burnaby Mayor Derek Corrigan will present Burnaby’s 2011 State of the City address at a business luncheon hosted by the Burnaby Board of Trade. Mayor Corrigan will discuss the successes and challenges of BC’s third largest city, while laying out his vision for a prosperous and dynamic future for Burnaby. This event offers the business community a unique perspective on the current priorities of the current Council and the issues and policies on the City’s horizon. This year’s event will be held on April 7th at the Hilton Vancouver Metrotown and is always a sell-out, attracting business, community and political leaders form across Burnaby.

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On March 2nd, the Burnaby Board of Trade held an Environmental Innovation Forum at the Burnaby campus of worldclass video game developer Electronic Arts Canada to discuss the business case for going green. The forum brought together local business professionals, industry representatives and environmental experts for a frank dialogue about the

role and impact of sustainability in today’s businesses. The Burnaby Board of Trade supports sustainability through its belief in the Triple Bottom Line of economic, social and environmental results for business and organized the forum as a way to stimulate real environmental change in the business community.

“We have all heard the arguments against sustainability--that there is an inevitable sacrifice of competitiveness and profitabil-

ity for sustainability,” said Darlene Gering, Burnaby Board of Trade President and CEO, “tonight, we will dispel that myth and show that business can actually thrive through sustainability.”

The evening’s discussion was facilitated by Burnaby Board of Trade member and sustainability consultant Coro Strandberg, of Strandberg Consulting, who identified environmental sustainability as akin to the industrial

revolution in its transformative effects on business. “Sustainability is no longer a fad, it is a growing reality that has been unleashed on business,” said Strandberg. Adding their knowledge and experience to the forum was the expert panel of Frank Came of the GLOBE Foundation, Chris Corps of Asset Strategics, Allen Langdon of the Retail Council of Canada and TJ Galda of Electronic Arts who discussed the issues surrounding business sustainability. The panelists each gave a short presentation on their view of the changing environment for business and the role businesses can take in creating change. “Innovation is what is going to change the world,” urged Came.

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Change is an opportunity,” concluded Corps at the event. “The only question is whether or not you embrace it.”

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Each seminar explores the fundamentals of a particular business topic and facilitates discussion on its potential impact on business, making the Boardroom Series a valuable educational tool for local firms. The Boardroom Series provides businesses with the information they need to enhance their profitability, explore new initiatives and build on their current successes.

The next Boardroom Series, Capitalizing Your Business, will be held on March 17th and will explore the various options available for small and medium enterprises to access capital financing.

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Last week, I was in a brainstorming session assisting one of my clients with the content strategy of their trade show display. One of the team members was impressed by the size of their backdrop (8’ x 10’) and had concluded that 5 large maps and about 200 words would easily fit.

Technically, it would fit. However the question was… should so much content be allowed? The reason for his logic was if he could include the compelling story of his company on the display, the world would naturally be impressed.

As logical as this may sound, the sound you are really hearing is the pending roar of a marketing disaster. A typical attendee at a tradeshow will rarely give an exhibitor the respect of reading the story, regardless of how impressive the tale may be.

Consider this: an attendee to a tradeshow starts the morning bright-eyed and bushy-tailed, ready to take on the exhibition. They enter the exhibiting hall and are immediately face to face with some of the friendliest market-savvy exhibitors.

Shaking hands, reading the content, and listening to e-v-e-r-y compelling story, they spend their first hour visiting a dozen displays.

A quick glance at their watch and a scan of the tradeshow floor, the attendee realizes they cannot possibly finish the entire show unless they alter their method. With this mindset, they are now looking for reasons to cross your booth off their must-visit list, hence they scan ahead and eliminate displays to visit. Bad news for exhibitors – first ones to go are the visually complicated ones.

Not only that, fast forward an hour, now we have attendees who are complaining of sore feet and fatigue. They have been inundated with a massive amount of visual and audio content. They have pretty well had enough. They come around the corner and there your display sits. Dear Exhibitors, it is in this environment that your display needs to excel.

Here is the point: no longer is it about your story, it is about your brand. You have 3-5 seconds for your brand to reach out and convince your by-passers to stop and pause at your display. If the display does this, it is successful; if it does not, you have failed.

Remember, your story, as compelling as it is, needs to be communicated by YOU, the exhibitor, not the display. When your attendee pauses and asks a question, this is your time to shine and start a relationship.

The most important thing is when a show is finished, you want your attendees to not only be “wowed” by your story, but to remember your brand as well.

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BBOT Member Offers New Way to Secure Data BBOT member Imogo Mobile Technologies Corporation has a secure solution to the risk of business data loss. With companies depending on computers and data for so much of their business, any loss or damage can be devastating. Using “cloud” based computing, Imogo can set up an easy daily back-up service for sensitive data for everything from sales reports and customer data to financial records and marketing material. “We install a backup at your office and one at a remote location of your choice. Data is encrypted and backed up daily at both locations,” says Steve Walker, VP of Sales and Operations at Imogo. “We monitor the service and should catastrophes strike your office, all your data is safe at your remote location. Recovery is quick and easy.” For more information on Imogo’s data backup services, visit www.imogo.com.

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Burnaby Board of Trade member Pacific Producers Group was the recipient of a 2010 Aegis Award for a five minute video it produced for the Odenza Marketing Group. The Aegis Awards, the premier award in the video and film production industry, recognizes excellence in video productions and non-network television commercials. This year’s Aegis Award is the fifth that the Pacific Producers Group has won in recent years. The promotional video cleverly uses a mixture of 2D and

3D motion graphics that guides viewers through Odenza’s incentive process. The

Dine Out For Life On March 24th, grab a bite and support people living with AIDS and HIV in our community with Dining Out For Life Vancouver. During this annual event, over 230 restaurants across the Lower Mainland will be donating 25% of their food bills to local charities Friends for Life and A Loving Spoonful. In addition, Sumac Ridge Estate Winery will donate $1 for every bottle purchased at any BC restaurant or liquor store during the entire month of March and Stella Artois will donate $1 from every sale at a participating restaurant on March 24th.

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video features testimonials from several clients. “We really worked hard to translate the ideas that Odenza wanted to communicate into something that was visually expressed, and to do so within a three-dimensional space,” says Shawn Serdar, Executive Producer at Pacific Producers Group. Pacific Producers Group produces video and multimedia for businesses, government institutions, and non-profits organizations, and has served the Lower Mainland since 1990. For more information, visit www.pacificproducersgroup.com.

suffering with AIDS and HIV over the past 16 years and is looking to add to that total again this year. On March 24th, gather together your friends and family and enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner at a participating restaurant and support this great cause.

For more information, visit www.diningoutforlife.ca or DineOut4LifeVan on Facebook and Twitter.

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Creating Connections Networking Breakfast Event Date: Friday, March 25th Don’t miss Creating Connections, Burnaby’s premier networking event. Find new contacts, explore potential partnerships and build relationships during this effective business networking breakfast. Facilitated by business development consultant Randy Hnatko, this event will also feature Negotiating with the Savvy Buyer, a valuable presentation outlining key negotiating skills for business. For more information or to register for this event, please visit www.bbot.ca or call 604-412-0100.

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STEP 1: Get a grip (on your schedule) If your daily routine varies according to whatever seems to be most important at any given time, then setting aside time to invest in your business will always remain a low priority, when it should be on the top of your list. Start operating on a schedule (strategically) and you’ll force yourself to make time for the things you know are important, but have trouble getting around to.

STEP 2: Start tracking your current use of time Take a critical look at how you are currently using your daily time. By diligently tracking your time for a minimum of two weeks, you can get clear on where your time is currently being spent (and what changes need to occur).

STEP 3: Assessment time Highlight all of your activities in three categories—anything that could be done by someone else, anything you feel the need to do yourself, and all activities related to business development. For this purpose, business development means all the activities that help you reach your long-term business goals.

STEP 4: Make some changes Start searching for ways to outsource or delegate as many of the “could be done by someone else” actions as possible. To be a success in business, you must learn to trust in the capabilities of your people. Loosen the reigns, or you may end up holding your own company back.

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STEP 5: Let the scheduling begin Start by blocking out an hour each day to focus on your business goals, during which you are “unreachable” for anything other than emergencies. Next, add your weekly activities that can’t move, such as important company meetings. And finally, schedule regular time for all other activities such as checking e-mail, reviewing finances, marketing, and so forth.

Mark is President & Founder of Wardell Professional Development an advisory group that helps business owners plan and execute the growth of their companies. Contact him at mark@wardell.biz

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Burnaby Family Life Celebrates 40 Years!

On Saturday, March 5th, Burnaby Family Life held it’s 40th anniversary celebration at the Executive Hotel and the BBOT’s own Darlene Gering emceed the event along with Mayor Derek Corrigan. Burnaby Family Life is an accredited social service agency that provides a diversity of programs and services in counselling, family education, parenting programs, prenatal and postnatal education, childcare and other areas. They’re a partner agency with the Board of Trade, working together with the Board on a number of special projects over the years.

The event was a major success with a sold-out house and guests from all sectors of the community, including business, government, education, media and non-profit organizations. Canada’s Health Researcher of the Year, Clyde Hertzman, attended as the keynote speaker, giving an informative and compelling discussion about the importance of early childhood

MLA KATHY CORRIGAN, BURNABY FAMILY LIFE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR JEANNE FIKE AND BBOT PRESIDENT & CEO DARLENE GERING CELEBRATING BURNABY FAMILY LIFE’S 40TH ANNIVERSARY.

education and the role of local social service agencies like Burnaby Family Life in making sure that children get off to a good start.

The Burnaby Board of Trade congratulates Burnaby Family Life on an excellent event and for its 40 years of service to the local community!

Youth Skills BC Provides Hiring Incentive Funded through the Canada-British Columbia Labour Market Agreement, the Youth Skills BC Workplace Pilot Program offers BC employers a $2,000 hiring incentive when hiring an eligible youth between the ages of 15 and 29. Employers can also take advantage of a $1,000 Training Fund to purchase training for their new employee. The Training Fund will ensure your new hire has the skills/ certification required to perform their job duties.

Trainwest Management and Consulting, Inc. Receives Canadian Franchise of the Year Award from Sandler Training EUGENE CHANG BBOT Intern

Burnaby Board of Trade member Trainwest Management and Consulting, Inc. has been awarded its 4th Canadian Franchise of the Year Award from Sandler Training, one of the world’s largest training organizations with 250 offices worldwide.

As president of Trainwest, Randy Hnatko helps companies improve and exceed their overall sales and profit performance by coaching them through the process and helping them refine and reinforce their skills to meet their goals.

“We applaud Trainwest and Randy’s ability to embrace Sandler’s dynamic sales process to make a difference in the Canadian business landscape. Randy’s insight and experience as part of the Sandler Training leadership and advisory teams make our network that much stronger,” says Sandler Training CEO David Mattson.

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The Youth Skills BC Workplace Pilot Program is designed to provide youth participants with the skills that are required to be successful in the labour market through a combination of on-thejob training, work experience and formal skills development training.

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The organization helps small to large organizations achieve their objectives through a variety of training programs such as the Leadership Development, Sales Training & Development, Employee Evaluation, and Business Plan Development, to name a few. For more information, please visit www.trainwest.ca.

BBOT MEMBER LOOKING FOR ENERGY STARS BBOT member BC Hydro has issued a call for speakers for the 2011 Power Smart Forum, being held October 17-19, 2011.

Individuals or businesses who have successfully implemented energy efficiency and conservation strategies are invited to share their experience and expertise with Forum delegates. The Power Smart Forum is BC’s leading energy conservation conference and brings together representatives from organizations, governments and businesses from across North America. The submission deadline for speakers is April 15, 2011 at 4:00pm. More information on the 2011 Power Smart Forum can be found at www.bchydro.com/businessevents.

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Exclusive Members’ Reception

March 22, 5:30pm – 8:00pm At: Holiday Inn Express – Vancouver Join us for a free evening of appetizers, drinks and informal networking, to be hosted by the Holiday Inn Express Vancouver. Meet your fellow BBOT members, build relationships, and enjoy a fun treasure hunt and enter to win plenty of door prizes at this exclusive members’ reception.

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March 25, 7:30am – 9:30am At: Holiday Inn Express – Burnaby Explore new relationships, forge strategic partnerships and meet new contacts at Burnaby’s premier networking event. Join us for a morning of effective networking with business professionals from across the Lower Mainland. Facilitated by Randy Hnatko, this breakfast event will also feature Negotiating with the Savvy Buyer, a powerful presentation on successful business negotiating.

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April 7, 11:30am - 2:00pm At: Hilton Vancouver Metrotown Hotel Don’t miss the BBOT’s biggest event of the spring as Mayor Derek Corrigan recounts Burnaby’s successes in 2010, discusses Burnaby’s current challenges and triumphs, and outlines what’s in store for Burnaby’s future. Infused with Mayor Corrigan’s signature wit and candor, this annual address will provide valuable insight for large and small businesses alike.

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n 2010, when Chris Mavroidis decided to shut down his Greek restaurant, Santorini, located at the corner of Lougheed Highway and North Road, many Burnaby NOW staffers shed a tear.

“Where are we going to get our Greek salads now?” asked one classified staffer. “They make the best Greek salads.”

Chris wanted to take the summer off and travel back to Greece, and in particular, the city of Pyrgos

in the western part of the country.

“I just wanted some time off,” said Chris, who added that his whole family, save for youngest son George, made the trip to Greece.

When the Mavroidis family returned, Chris started looking for another location for Santorini. It wasn’t until early 2011 that he found his ideal spot, at 3877 Canada Way, site of the former Manolis Taverna.

With Uncle Yianni doing much of the renovation work, Santorini Restaurant was reborn in February, with the whole Mavroidis clan, including Chris’ wife Barbara, daughter Yiota and sons Mike and George all chipping in.

“I’m not sure what else I’m qualified to do,” joked Mike, who shares cooking duties with his dad. “We grew up in restaurants.”

Chris has more than four decades of restaurant experience, all throughout Canada. He thinks he has another decade in him, but the future lies with his kids, who have an easy joviality and camaraderie.

While George also works in the kitchen, Yiota is a hostess, as is Barbara.

“Everybody’s happy to see we’re back,” said George, who said that, instead of going with the family back to Greece, he found sun and warmth in Mexico during his interlude from the kitchen.

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continued from page 25 than to disagree with his big brother.

Greek family as they talked about what Father Chris smiled approvingly and they’re trying to accomplish at the new just getting the three men to settle down Santorini. for a picture – with the steak cooking in “I took my time to find the perfect the background – was a Herculean task. place,” said Chris. “And when we found The steak was very good – “Always this place, we had to put a lot of work use the freshest ingredients,” said Chris into it.”

– and I had enough of the salad to underThe new Santorini has the feel of a stand why my co-workers so enjoy the seaside Greek taverna, as it comfortably Santorini Greek salad. seats 60 and is set back “Nobody can replicate far enough from Canada our special sauce for the Way that passing traffic is salad,” said Chris. “You can nary a concern. And being only get our Greek salad within spitting distance of here.” the Burnaby-Vancouver Chris admits that openborder means there’s a lot ing up a restaurant just after of Vancouver residents who the introduction of the HST cross over Boundary Road and new, tougher drinkAlfie Lau/burnaby now for some of the best Greek ing and driving laws have food in the region.

Big meal: The New York made business difficult, but The menu features a the family is adapting. steak and Greek salad. wide variety of Greek “We’ve got lunch specials favourites, including souvlaki, the Greek starting at $5.95, and we’re trying to keep salad, tzatziki and Chris’ personal favouprices down and quality up,” said Chris. rite, the rack of lamb ($24.95) A look at the menu finds most items I chose to go with the 10-ounce New under $20 and several dishes are mustYork steak ($21.95) because Mike promtry. You can’t beat Chris’s Greek-style ised to make it the best steak I’d ever had. chicken ($15.95), which is chicken baked As I was taking pictures in the kitchen, with lemons and oregano, or Mike’s I could see how close the Mavroidis whole chicken breast ($17.95), which is a family is. While Mike fussed about how charbroiled chicken breast flavoured with his white hair would look in a picture, lemon and house spices.

George was working away on the vegThe youngest brother isn’t left out, as etables for the side salad to go with the his George’s Special ($19.95) is a charsteak. broiled moist half-chicken served with “We don’t fight,” said Mike. “We may two lamb chops. have a strong disagreement every now Santorini Restaurant is located at 3877 and then, but we don’t fight.”

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Arts Roundup: SongWave, music fest on tap

Do you know a boy who loves to sing?

The B.C. Boys Choir is hosting SongWave 2011 in Burnaby from March 28 to May 7.

SongWave is a boys’ honour choir program open to boys aged seven to 12, with unchanged voices, from anywhere in the region.

There is no audition – boys just need to be nominated by a music teacher. The deadline is March 18. Call 1-888-909-8282 or see www.bcboyschoir.org. ◆ Young musicians from around the Lower Mainland are invited to share their talents and learn more about music at the Festival on the Lake in Burnaby this spring.

The festival – formerly known as the Music Man Festival – will be held May 14 to 30 at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts. The deadline for registration is March 20.

Top participants from each six to 16, is off to New York division will be invited to per- City on Saturday, March 19. The form at the final concert, and group will perform at two prestischolarships and awards will be gious venues – the Renee Weiler presented to the most outstand- Concert Hall on March 20 and the ing and promising young artists. Steinway Hall on March 22.

To send off the young piaThis year, the festival is also nists before their bringing back its piano trip, the ensemble concerto competition is offering a perforin April. Auditions mance in Vancouver will be April 16 at the tonight (Wednesday, Shadbolt Centre. The March 16). They’ll concerto gala will be Visit www.burnabynow.com click on Entertainment take to the stage at held Sunday, May 29 and for more on these stories.

7 p.m. the Tom Lee at Centennial Theatre Music Grand Piano Showroom in North Vancouver.

Festival entries must be on Granville Street. Admission is received by March 20. See www. by donation. ◆ You can get a closer look at the festivalonthelake.ca for details. ◆ Some talented young piano work of a renowned Canadian students are off to the Big Apple. printmaker this Friday.

On Friday, March 18, the The Burnaby-based Donna Fishwick Piano Ensemble, Burnaby Art Gallery is hosting including 25 young pianists aged a Lunch BAG Day program in

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Rona, Silver Bullet Shredding and the Better Business Bureau is sponsoring a free community shred event on Saturday March 19th, 2011 to help prevent fraud and identity theft. Silver Bullet Shredding is providing the service free of charge but will be accepting donations for the Greater Vancouver Food Bank.

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Studio Theatre at the Shadbolt Centre for Within mere days and even hours, the Arts at 6450 Deer Lake Ave. This perwinter will be over, and we’ll be into the formance is choreographed by Heather glorious sunny days of spring. For these Kirkland, Donna Redlick and Dominique final days of winter, here’s our Top 5 Hutchinson. Call 604-205-3000 or go to Things To Do picks for this weekend: www.shadboltcentre.com.

Get cheering for the Burnaby South Rebels at the B.C. High School Boys Get tickled by the talent of AAA Basketball championpianist Tristan Teo, who ships at the Langley Events performs on Sunday, March Centre. The tournament 20 as part of a presentastarted on March 15 and runs tion from the Clef Society of until March 19, with Burnaby Burnaby. Teo plays at 2 p.m.

South guaranteed to play at the Shadbolt Centre for the four games. The Rebels open Arts at 6450 Deer Lake Ave. tonight (Wednesday) at 8:15 Admission is $10 or free for p.m. against Oak Bay, and members of the society. their following games depend Get soccer crazy with the on how they fare in that game. first Major League Soccer For our money, the best night game ever for the Vancouver is semifinal Friday, as the last Whitecaps on Saturday, March (or more) two games of the night often 19 at 3:30 p.m. at Empire Field feature the four best teams in Things to do in Vancouver. Yes, we know the province. this weekend this is not a Burnaby event per se, but the Whitecaps graced Get playing rock, paper, Swangard Stadium for many years, and scissors on Saturday, March 19 with now they’ve moved on to a new field and Jan Ken Pon! Family Games Day and a new league. Here’s to the Whitecaps heritage activities at the National Nikkei never forgetting their Burnaby roots and Museum and Heritage Centre at 6688 Burnaby soccer fans giving the Whitecaps Southoaks Cres. If you haven’t figured one last Burnaby cheer – 2,500 tickets out what Jan Ken Pon is, it’s the Japanese were recently released for this game, and version of rock, paper and scissors. some may still be available at www.

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Burnaby NOW • Wednesday, March 16, 2011 • A31

32 MVP guard wins AA 33 Giants to midget final

33 Canada wins 3rd Cyprus

SECTION COORDINATOR Tom Berridge, 604-444-3022 • tberridge@burnabynow.com

Knights fourth at B.C. AA champs we had lots to prove and felt we could compete with the top teams,” said The St. Thomas More Mitchell. “Our kids were Knights took advantage of focused and they played a wide open B.C. AA high awesome.”

Guard Denzel Laguerta, school boys’ basketball tournament to finish in the Tristan Hill and Morris also final four for the first time finished in double figures in the opening win. since 2006.

The Knights continued The 10th-ranked Knights placed fourth overall fol- to march on in the chamlowing a 55-48 loss to No. pionship round, knock9 Brentwood College in ing over No. 6 Lambrick the consolation final at Park from Victoria 76-65 in what Mitchell Thompson described as Rivers Uni“Being able the team’s “best versity in game all year Kamloops on to compete for from beginning Saturday. something is what to end.”

Grade 11 Morris had it’s all about. It 6-5 forwards a team-high Andrew Morris was great. It was 22 points, and Ben Hieltjes while Laguerta what we wanted.” led the Knights chipped in with 12 and 11 AARON MITCHELL with 19 points points, respecSTM boys’ head coach and six assists. tively in STM’s Harder added final placement a second double-double, 11 game.

STM also dropped its points and a dozen boards, semifinal matchup 74-55 to in the win.

The decision by the eventual provincial champion South Okanagan from Knights at the beginning Oliver a day earlier. Morris of the season to contest the and second-team tour- AA championships proved nament all-star Karsten a right move, Mitchell Harder led the way with said.

“Being able to compete 14 points apiece. for something is what it’s “Having that tough all about,” he said. “It draw hurt us,” said STM head coach Aaron Mitchell was great. It was what we of the semifinal loss to the wanted.”

Oliver school.

“We were down by 22 (points) in the third quarter The STM Knights junior and got it down to six, but girls’ team placed 12th at lost it to a better team who the B.C. high school proended up winning it.” vincial basketball champiThe Knights opened onships at the University the 16-team championship of the Fraser Valley on with a shocker, upsetting Saturday. top-seeded G.W. Graham STM dropped a narrow of Chilliwack 72-46.

49-46 decision to Maple Harder tallied the first of Ridge in the final placetwo double-doubles in the ment game. tourney, scoring 16 points Brookswood defeated and adding 10 rebounds. South Kamloops 60-50 in Hieltjes also contributed 13 the championship final. points.

Oak Bay beat Riverside “We took the approach for the bronze medal.

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Red Deer Rebel named WHL star of the week Tom Berridge

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Go marching in: St. Thomas More guard Denzel Laguerta will be back next

year with Knights to take another run at the B.C. AA high school boys’ basketball championship title.

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins was named the Western Hockey League’s player of the week for a second time this season.

Nugent-Hopkins moved past the century mark in scoring in just his second season in the WHL, scoring 12 points this past week.

The Red Deer Rebels star tallied his second hat trick in the month of March, garnering five points, including the game-winning goal and a pair of assists, in a 5-0 victory over the Swift Current Broncos on Saturday. Nugent-Hopkins was named the game’s first star.

A day earlier, the 17year-old Burnaby centre had two helpers and was named a second star in Red Deer’s 3-2 overtime loss to Medicine Hat. On Sunday, NugentHopkins was again voted a second game star, leading the Rebels to a 4-2 comeback win over the Calgary Hitmen in Cow Town.

Down 2-0 midway through the middle period, Nugent-Hopkins popped his 28th goal of the year later in the period, sparking the first of four unanswered goals in the game.

Nugent-Hopkins is currently tied for third place with 102 points in WHL scoring, including a leaguehigh 74 assists.

The former Northwest Giants star is the major junior league’s highestranked draft eligible prospect according to current NHL Central Scouting.

A32 • Wednesday, March 16, 2011 • Burnaby NOW

B.C. AA GIRLS’ BASKETBALL

Guard leads York House to second straight title Tom Berridge

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Burnaby’s Alisha Roberts led the York House Tigers in defence of their B.C. AA high school girls’ basketball championship title.

The Grade 11 tournament MVP point guard scored 26 points to lead York House to a 76-56 victory over Lower Mainland champion Britannia in the girls’ provincial final in Kamloops Saturday.

The provincial title was the eighth since 1999 for the Tigers, but just the second in the last five years.

“It’s one of those things, in the

last five years we’ve been (runnerup) three times in a row. We’ve gained a newer appreciation for (winning) it,” said York House head coach Winston Brown.

Roberts led the Tigers in scoring in three of the school’s four wins, with 95 total points, despite getting medical attention for health issues at the AA provincials held at Thompson Rivers University last week.

The East Burnaby product opened the tournament with a game-high 26 points in the Tigers’ 103-41 win over Smithers on March 9.

In the semifinals, Roberts net-

“She’s really matured,” Brown ted a game-best 30 points, along with five steals in a 79-59 win over said. “(Roberts) had to work on making everyone on her team a Vernon.

Earlier, York House defeated better player and to be a leader.

“What she did since D.P. Todd 91-38 in the the Lower Mainland final quarter-finals. was focus on her job as Brown said Roberts a team leader, and she has come into her elecarried that through the ment after helping lead tournament.”

York House to the AA The win over Britannia crown as a junior at last was the fourth this seayear’s provincial high son for York House. school championship.

It was the seventh Later that same year, consecutive provincial Roberts guided B.C.’s AA final appearance for under-17 girls’ team to ALISHA ROBERTS the Vancouver indepena national basketball “She’s really matured.” dent school. championship.

Pounders win in Kelowna Three Burnaby high school volleyball players, Jason Boroevich, Mark Dallas and Preston Wong, helped the Surrey-based Focus Pounders win the under-18 boys division at the Volleyball B.C. Super Series event in Kelowna.

The Pounders fashioned a 7-0 record over the twoday, 20-team competition, including a three-set win over rival Vernon Venom in the semifinals.

The Pounders defeated Fraser Valley 26-24, 25-15 in the gold-medal final.

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B.C. MAJOR MIDGET HOCKEY

Giants squeak by young Canadians in semis Tom Berridge sports editor

Scott Patterson’s second goal of the playoffs was a series-saver.

The Northwest Giants survived a semifinal scare from the Greater Vancouver Canadians with a 4-3 victory over the Canadians at the Burnaby Winter Club Sunday.

Patterson’s goal with just 22 seconds left in the third period gave the Giants a 2-1 series win in the best-of-three B.C. major midget playoff semifinal against Greater Vancouver.

Trailing 2-0 after the opening period, the Giants scored four unanswered goals during the middle frame before holding off the Canadians in the final period.

Alex Kerfoot led off the period with a pair of goals. A minute later, Alex Roberts put the Giants in the lead.

Patterson’s game-winner came from right in front of the net on a Giants’ power play following a neutral zone faceoff.

It was the second straight season the Canadians have given the Giants all it could handle

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The spark: Alex Kerfoot, left, scored two goals for the Northwest Giants in a 4-3 win over Greater Vancouver in Game 3 of the B.C. major midget semifinal.

in the playoffs.

“I basically challenged the boys between the first and second periods with this is your season, why stop it now,” said firstyear Giants head coach Todd Harkins. “I talked to my kids like they were my kids, and then I left the room. I praise the leaders in that group.”

Last year, the Canadians forced a third and final game with a similar 3-2 scoreline after overtime.

Greater Vancouver did the same on Saturday, winning 3-2 on a twopoint afternoon by former Burnaby Winter Club bantam Anthony Ast. Ast opened the scoring for the Canadians in

the first period. He then capped a two-goal thirdperiod comeback, assisting on Robert Johnson’s gamewinner.

Team captain Mitch Fyffe and Joel Issigonis, with the go-ahead counter, had a goal and an assist apiece for the Giants.

The Burnaby-based Giants took the opener 3-2

in double overtime.

Fyffe scored the overtime winner on a two-onone with Issigonis.

Kerfoot helped send the game into OT, scoring the game-tying tally with just nine seconds left in the game.

The Giants host the Cariboo Cougars in a bestof-three B.C. final, beginning Friday at Burnaby Winter Club.

“I’m forecasting a bit of a tougher series,” Harkins said, adding the teams engaged in two five-onfive line brawls when they played in Prince George earlier in the season.

“It’s probably going to be very similar. There’s going to be a lot of intensity,” Harkins added.

Game 1 is scheduled to start Friday at the winter club, beginning at 7:30 p.m.

On Saturday, the two teams meet again at 7:45 p.m.

If necessary, a Game 3 will be held at BWC at 9:15 a.m.

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Canada wins a third cup Canada defeated the Netherlands in overtime to clinch its third Cyprus Cup women’s soccer title.

Emily Zurrer scored in the first period of extra time to give Canada a 21 victory against first-time finalist Holland at Tassos Marcou Stadium in Cyprus last Wednesday.

The victory was Canada’s fifth consecutive win in the new year and improved the team’s season record to six wins and one loss.

On Monday, national team captain Christine Sinclair of Burnaby and Brittany Timko both scored to give Canada its third straight win of the competition – a 2-0 win over England.

Sinclair scored the gamewinner off a rebound late in the opening half.

Earlier in the competition, Sinclair set up former two-time Canadian under20 player of the year, Jonelle Filigno, for her first goal of the year.

Canada previously won the cup in 2008 and again last year.

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Giftware Manager Our busy West Vancouver store located in the beautiful Caulfeild Village shopping centre is looking for an experienced team leader for our well established Giftware Department. This is a full time position that will require some traveling.

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The Richmond School District is seeking individuals with excellent interpersonal, communications and customer service skills for the position of Administrative Assistant. Successful applicants must be willing to work 12 months of the year, have strong administration skills encompassing speed, accuracy and efficiency. Proficiency in using spreadsheets, databases and word processing software is also required. The successful applicant must be friendly, welcoming and patient while working in a hectic customer service environment where the majority of clients have English as a second language.

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Interested applicants should submit a resume and application quoting competition #E-CL-001-11-02. Applications are available at the School Board office between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.: Human Resources, School District No. 38 (Richmond), 7811 Granville Avenue, Richmond, BC V6Y 3E3.

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS Re: The estate of Lillian Winnifred Perks Legal/Public otherwise known as Notices Winnifred Lillian Perks, Winnifred Perks, NOTICE TO CREDITORS Lillian Perks and AND OTHERS Winnifred L. Perks, Re: The estate of (Deceased), Lillianformerly Winnifred of Perks otherwise known as 122 - 4279 Norland Avenue, WinnifredB.C. Lillian Perks, Burnaby, V5G 3Z6 Winnifred Perks,having Creditors and others and are claims Lillian againstPerks the Estate Winnifred L. Perks, hereby notified under section 38 of the Trustee Act that (Deceased), particularsformerly of their of claims s 122 h o u-l d b eNorland s e n t Avenue, to the 4279 VANCOUVER CITY SAVINGS Burnaby, B.C. V5G 3Z6 CREDIT UNION, Creditors others having Attention:and Hamlata Dayal at claims the Estate are 183against Terminal Avenue, hereby notified under section Vancouver, British Columbia 38 V6B of the Act that 5R8 Trustee on or before particulars their claims April 14, 2011,ofafter which date s h oExecutor u l d b e will s edistribute n t t o tthe he the VANCOUVER estate amongCITY theSAVINGS parties CREDIT UNION, entitled to it, having regard to Attention: Dayal at the claimsHamlata of which the 183 Terminal Executor then hasAvenue, notice.

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Legal/Public Notices

Notice of Disposition

TAKE NOTICE THAT the City of Burnaby Legal/Public proposes to transfer Lot 12, Blk 27, DL 53, Gp 1, NWD, PlanNotices 3037 to LPH Developments Ltd. for the sum of $844,870.00 ($97.00/sq.ft).

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TAKE NOTICE THAT the City of Burnaby proposes to transfer Lot 12, Blk 27, DL 53, Notice ofPlan Disposition Gp 1, NWD, 3037 to LPH Developments Ltd. the for City the TAKE NOTICE THAT s u m o f $ 8 4 4 , 8 7 0 . 0to0 of Burnaby proposes ($97.00/sq.ft). transfer a portion of closed lane dedicated by Plan 26877, comprising of 420.7m2 shown outlined on Reference Plan BCP___ Lot 25, Plan Notice and of Disposition 1925 ALL of DL 153, Gp 1, TAKE to NOTICE THAT the City NWD, Intracorp Metroplace of Burnaby proposes to Project (Nominee) Ltd., in transfer a for portion of closed exchange road dedication lane dedicated by Plan 26877, shown outlined on Subdivison comprising of 420.7m2 shown Plan BCP ___ and the sum of outlined on Reference Plan $1,717,313.40 BCP___ and Lot 25, Plan 1925 ALL of DL 153, Gp 1, NWD, to Intracorp Metroplace Project (Nominee) Ltd., in exchange for road dedication shown outlined on Subdivison Plan BCP ___ and the sum of $1,717,313.40

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6030

Lots & Acreage

BIG BEAUTIFUL AZ LAND $99/mo. $0 down, $0 interest, Golf Course, Nat’l Parks. 1 hour from Tucson Int’l Airport Guaranteed Financing, No Credit Checks. Pre-recorded msg. (800) 631-8164 code 4057 www.sunsiteslandrush.com OWN 20 ACRES Only $129/mo. ..$295/down near El Paso, Texas (safest city in America!) Money Back Guarantee, No Credit Checks, Owner Financing, Free map/pictures 1-800-343-9444 www.20acreranches.com LAND OF Orchards, Vineyards & Tides in Nova Scotia’s beautiful Annapolis Valley. Live! Work!

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6505

Apartments & Condos

2 BDRM, 1009 3rd Ave New West, $825.00, inc H/W & basic cable,No Pets,Ref Req,1yr lease, U/G park avail. 604-525-2599 BBY, E. Clean 1 BR. $700/mo.

Cat ok, near bus & amen. Avail now/Mar 15. 604-600-7643

6508

Apt/Condos

1 BDRM condo in N Delta, Large, Clean, Central, $725 incl heat/cbl/ parking n/s n/p 778-883-5342 or 604-910-6440 **avail April 1*** 1 BR in excellent bldg., elev, near transit, shopping onsite, more, no pets, $670/mo. 604-589-7040

SALISBURY PLACE 7272 Salisbury Ave Bby Highgate 1 BR incl heat & hot water. N/S & N/P. $907/mo. 604-524-4720 BBY, Lghd Mall. Bach, $720 incl ht & h/w. ns/np, newly reno’d, storage, Apr 1. 604-779-3882

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

778-990-7079 or 604-521-8249 COQ, 325 Casey. X-Lrg 1 BR, w/cbl, avail now. Pets & Child ok.

Frm: $775. Quiet. 604-339-2316

COQ AUSTIN & BLUE MTN. 1 BR, $750. Mar 15. 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

545 Rochester Ave, Coq

Close to Lougheed Mall, S.F.U. & Transportation.

Body Work

HAPPY GIRL MASSAGE 778-318-3456

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

7015

Escort Services

Carman & Fox friends

604.669.9475

The Fox Den at Metrotown out-call Escorts Vancouver

CarmanFox.com

office: 604- 936-3907

AMBER (W)

401 Westview St, Coq Large Units.

Near Lougheed Mall.

Transportation & S.F.U.

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

ARBOUR GREENE 552 Dansey Ave, Coq

Extra Large 2 Bedrooms.

Close to Lougheed Mall & S.F.U.

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

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

Well Managed Building.

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

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Apt/Condos

GROSVENOR HOUSE 1 BR Apt, incls ht & h/w. By Moody Park. 720 - 7th Ave, New West. N/P, N/S. 604-517-1077 NEW WEST 1 bed 1 bath, $715 plus utilities. Call Quay Pacific Property Mgmt at 604-570-2786.

NEW WEST 2 BR, 1 bath grd flr unit $900 plus utlities. Call Quay Pacific Property at 604-570-2786 NEW WEST 310 - 8 St. Close to skytrain & bus. Lrg 1BR, w/lrg patio. $795 incls heat & storage locker. Cat OK with pet dep. Refs req’d. Call Res Mgr 604-395-5303 NEW WEST 508 - 8 St. Close to Westminster Mall & transit. BACH ste w/balcony, $655 incls heat & storage locker. Lrg 1 BR with balcony $795. Cat ok w/pet dep.

Refs req. Res Mgr 604-521-1862 NEW WEST: Moody Park 1 BR $610 + utils. Quiet. Apr 1. No pet.

604-591-3628 or 604-517-5593

NEW WEST

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

Available Apr 1. Small pet ok with pet deposit.

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

6508

Apt/Condos

NEW WEST. RENO’ed Bach/1 BR/2 BR. New Kitchen/Bathroom, Carpet, Appliances. From $650/$795/$1050. 604-724-8353

NEW WESTMINSTER, One Bedroom, $715/mo Includes heat, h/w, cable & parking. New carpets. Near Skytrain.

Great view! Avail Mar 15!

Cats okay! Deposit required.

Call 604-521-2884

SILVER STAR APTS 6425 Silver Ave. Bby. Across St from Metrotown & skytrain, clean, quiet, near bus & shops, 1br $775 heat hw incld, ns, np, 1 yr lease Dorset Rlty.. John 604-439-9602 SURREY/CITY CENTRE Pacifica Beautiful1 bdrm condo, laminate floors, large patio, all appliances, sec.prkg & storage, short walk to sky train, shops & bus W&D Avail.Now $850 N/S Small Pet ok SURREY- 97th & 128 St. TOP FLOOR Spacious 3 bdrm top floor, 1.5 baths, 1250 sq.ft., wood f/p, hd/wd fls, alley access to a lrg fncd yrd, short walk to shops/ schools/bus, Available Now $1025 Sutton Group Email: homesforlease@ shaw.ca for a full list of rentals available or call Cindy at 604-807-1105.

Call 604-518-5040

GARDEN VILLA

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

Beautiful atrium with fountain.

By shops, college & transit.

Pets negotiable. Ref required.

CALL 604 715-7764 BAYSIDE PROPERTY SERVICES

EL PRESIDENTE

AMBER ROCHESTOR

7005

6508

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

ROYAL CRESCENT ESTATES

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

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

Whitgift Gardens 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

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.

KING ALBERT COURT

604 939-0944

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

6510

Co-ops

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

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

WIT’S END HOUSING CO-OP

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

6540

Houses - Rent

ANMORE, Rancher, 2 BR & Den, 1900sf, lev acreage, 5 appls, 2 bath, f/p, garg, patio. Mins PoMo/ Coq Ctr, Buntzen, 778-688-6622

415 Westview St, Coq

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.

BBY N, 4 BR , great hse, gd loc, lrg corner lot, nr schools/transit/ SFU, h/w heating, N/S. $2200.

Avail now, Denis 604-838-4661

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

Contact Alex 604-999-9978

COQ New Horizon, 3BR, 1900sf, 2 lvls, new appls, nr schls, ns/np, Av now. $1800/mo. 604 760-6372

JUNIPER COURT

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

or Bayside Property Services Office: 604-432-7774

2232 McAllister Port Coquitlam 2 BR Apartment Available APR 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

COQ Nr L’heed Mall, 3 BR up, fully fin bsmnt dwn, pets ok, w/d, $1700 + util, now. 604 727-2001 POCO, Lincoln Prk 3 BR, 2 bath, split lev hse, w/in-law-ste, appls, $1850, all newly reno’d & hrdwd flrs, carport, yard. 778-288-8168

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

604 420-5636 www.montecitotowers.com

Houses - Rent

6602

Suites/Partial Houses

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

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

*RENT TO OWN*

Abbotsford- House at 3262 Clearbrook Road, 3 bedrooms with 2 bedroom legal suite. Only $1,598/m.

Low Down. Flexible Terms.

(604) 626-9647 or (604) 657-9422 www.wesellhomesbc.com

6450

Miscellaneous Rentals

GATED PARKING AVAILABLE

COQ. BRIGHT 1 BR grd/lvl incl util/cbl/’net. $800/mo. Ns/np. Apr 1st. Near Coq Ctr. 604-464-4643

COQ CAPE Horne area. Deluxe 2 BR bsmt ste, own W/D, D/W, prkg. Apr 1, $910 incls utls. N/S. Small pet negot. 604-524-8247

New Westminster CALL 604 723-8215 BAYSIDE PROPERTY SERVICES

6595

6595-20

Coq./Poco/ Port Moody

POCO, Own BR, $425 incls utils, W/D, share home. NS/NP. Avail Now. Nr Coq Ctr. 604-475-0262

PT MDY. Glenayre/Clark. Share 3 BR condo, balc, indoor pool, gym, w/d avail. $450/mo incl hydro, cable, internet. Ns/np. Available now. Near bus, schools & parks.

Call Don, 604-613-3702

6602

COQ CTR. 2 BR, upper floor, 2 full baths, central loc, own laundry, central air cond. $1300 incls hydro/cbl. Av now. 604-941-0712

Shared Accommodation

22588 Royal Crescent Ave, Maple Ridge

Managed by Colliers International

VILLA MARGARETA

6540

Suites/Partial Houses

1 BDRM bsmt $600 incl basic cable/heat. No lndry, no smoking and no pets. Avail Apr 1. pls call 778-388-7936 or 604-517-0340. ref required

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 COQ, Lough Mall. 2 BR, g/lvl. Priv w/d & ent. F/ba. Ns/Np. $985/mo incls utils. Immed. 604-931-3677 COQ. QUIET studio ste, large & bright. Sep ent, W/D, f/bath, huge deck, private yard. Suits 1 person.

Absolutely no smoking! Cat ok. $625 incl util. 604-475-0184

COQ, Westwood Plateau. Beautiful 2 BR & den g/lvl. Hot tub, 7 appl. 1400 sf. Ns/np. $1,475 + util.

1 year lease. Now. 604-945-9594

2 BEDROOM basement suite for rent, Self Contain, $850 including hydro and heat. Pls. call 604-435-3317. Available now

COQ./SCHOOLHOUSE, 1 BR + den, lrg, reno’d, excel view, grnd lev, priv ent & w/d, full bath, N/s, N/p, Nr bus, $925/mo incls utils. avail Apr 1. Call 604-700-5805

BBY CENTRAL 2 BR, cls to all ammens, n/p, n/s, incls utils, 1 BR incls utils, Avail Now. 778-242-1895, 604-520-9629

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

Av April 1. NS/NP. 604-525-3130

BBY, Deer Lake. 3 BR, upper. $1250 + 2⁄3 util. 1 BR + den, g/l, $680 incl hydro. Sh’d w/d. Ns/np.

Quiet, greenbelt area. Big yard.

March 15 or Apr 1. 604-836-2710

BBY, EAST. New, spacious 1 BR, f/bath. 800 sf. Near Douglas College, Skytrain, bus & park. Ns/ np. $750/mo incl hydro, cable & internet. Avail now. 778-316-2205

BBY, Lough Mall area. Spac 2 BR bsmt. 1,700 sq ft. $1000/mo + util.

New appl., priv w/d. Nr schools.

Avail now. N/s, no dogs. Cat ok.

604-521-1008 or 604-789-6318 BBY, METROTOWN. 1 BR, kitchen & living rm, wd, $650 + %utils. Avail Now. 604-779-7524 BBY METROTWN clean 2 br main flr hse, nr bus, s/train, schls, TNT. Ns/np. $980+util. 604-438-1588 BBY, Near BCIT, 2 BR g/lvl ste.

NS/NP. $1000/mo. incl utils, nr ammens, Apr 1. 604-438-1790 BBY NORTH near SFU, Upper 3 BR Duplex, 2 bath, 5 appls, f/p.

NS/NP. $1375+ utls. Avail Apr 1.

604-420-3269 or 604-760-7043 BBY S. Lrg 1 BR gr lev, priv entry, inste W/D, quiet, $825 incls utls.

NS/NP. Suits adults. Refs req’d.

Burnfield Cres. 604-526-7335 COQ 1 BR g/lvl, nr Miller Park, $750 inc util, suits sngle, w/d, Mar 15. no dogs. Ref. 604-936-2206

POCO NICE 3 BR mn flr, kitchen, dining & liv rm, small fam rm, all appls. $1450 Now 604-329-9600

COQ 3121 Pattulo. 2 BR bsmt, f/bath, own w/d, all appl. $995 incl util. 2 min to Coq Centre. Great location! Immed. 778-688-2594

POCO RANCHER 3 BR, 1 bath, all appls, garage. Av Apr 1. $1300 + utls. No pet. 778-889-9167

COQ CAPE Horn. Studio grnd lev ste, sh’d W/D, $490incls cbl. NS/ NP. Refs. Av now. 604-837-9836

NEW WEST, Queensborough, Lrg 2 BR+ ½ den g/lvl. Ns/np. $800 inc util. Apr 1. 604-525-7039

SRY, 80/120 St. Spac 2 BR. 1165 sq ft. 2 baths, priv w/d. $1100/mo incl hydro. Ns/np. 778-549-7934

6605

Townhouses Rent

COQUITLAM 2 BR townhouse , quiet family complex, no pets. $920. Call 604-942-2277.

POCO 2 BR T/H $765, $785 & $830/mo. Quiet-family complex, No Pets! Avail Now. Call 604-464-0034

RIVERS INLET 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.

Call 604-942-2012 WOODLAND PARK

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

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

Cat friendly.

Contact 604-939-0221 woodland@rentmidwest.com

Burnaby NOW • Wednesday, March 16, 2011 • A39

HOME SERVICES Alarm/Security

ALARM 604-463-7919 Systems Ltd.

8030

Carpentry

* RENOS * Bsmt refinish * Drywall * Bath Tiles * Windows * Doors * Stairs. Call Norm 604-437-1470

8055 DAILY

Cleaning HAPPY

CLEANER

Home & Office ★Janitor Service, Ceiling & wall washing, Floor Waxing, House Cleaning, Restaurant Cleaning, Window Cleaning + more ! Free Est call Tom 604-307-5998 Ins & WCB A.S.B.A. ENTERPRISE. Comm/ Res. Free Est. $20/hour includes supplies. Insured. 604-723-0162

8060

Concrete

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

8073

Drainage

Flooring/ Refinishing

8105

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

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

8080

Electrical

J.C. BROWN ELECTRIC

RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL 30 year Exp.

Large & Small Job Specialist Expert Trouble Shooter Bonded, WCB, BBB 24/7 Low Rates

604-617-1774

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

Dmitry 778-999-8513

Dmitry@alwaysonelectric.ca Lic#102814 # 104787 LIC. ELECTRICIAN For hire. Love small jobs.

Great rates. Call 778-822-8710 ABACUS ELECTRIC.ca Lic Elect Contr 97222. 40 years exp. 1 stop!

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

Electrician Lic#95323, Bonded, Affordable Com/Res. No Job too small. 25 yrs exp. 604 727-2306 YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 service call. Insured. Lic # 89402. Fast same day service guaranteed. We love small jobs! 604-568-1899

Lawn & Garden

8193

Oil Tank Removal

ALL-PRO TANK REMOVAL Detection & Removal of Oil Tanks * BEST PRICE GUARANTEED

Artistry of Hardwood Floors

Refinish, sanding, install, dustless Prof & Quality work 604-219-6944

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

Century Hardwood Floors ★Hardwood flr refinishing ★Repairs ★ Staining ★ Free Estimate. Contact 604-376-7224 INSTALLATION REFINISHING, Sanding. Free est, great prices.

Satisfaction guar. 604-518-7508

8125

Gutters

A1 Steve’s Gutter Cleaning & Repair from $98. Gutters vacuumed/hand clean. 604-524-0667

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

* MUSHROOM MANURE *

ADANAC GUTTERS- Installation of continuous gutters, cleaning & repairs. Call ....604-676-1085

P/U or delivery. Covered storage.

(604) 644-1878

PRESSURE WASHING, Gutter Cleaning and Repairs Call George • 778-859-7793

THE LAWN BUTCHER Only Prime Cuts will do!

Call Jim 778-839-6250

8130

Handyperson

HANDY ANDY Handyman services. Odd Jobs.

(WHATEVER). 604-715-9011

KITCHEN BATHROOM Renovations

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

8160

Small & large jobs.

One call does it all. www.reno247.ca 778-881-4357

8155

Landscaping

★ 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

8160

Lawn & Garden

Spring Services

Same Day Service, Fully Insured

FREE ESTIMATES

• Lawn Maintenance • Fertilizing • Yard Clean-ups • Aeration • Pruning/Hedges • Power Raking • Rubbish Removal • Odd jobs •Yearly Maintenance Programs •

310-JIMS (5467) BOOK A JOB AT

www.jimsmowing.ca

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

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

778-223-8265 FREE EST.

Painting/ Wallpaper

8195

CANSTAR PAINTING Quality Work You Can Trust!

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

Insured/WCB

778-997-9582

FAIRWAY PAINTING

Fully Insured 20 years experience Call 604Free Estimates INTERIOR & EXTERIOR SPECIALS

7291234

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

Call Thomas 604 377-1338 MILANO Painting 604-551-6510 Int/Ext. Good Prices. Free Est. Written Guar. Prof & Insured. ★ QUAYSIDE PAINTING ★ BBB • Fully insured • WCB 3 Rooms $250. 604-727-0043

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

8175

Masonry

QUALITY STONEWORK All Types. Fair Prices.

604-726-6129

8185

Moving & Storage

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

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

8205

Paving/Seal Coating

ALLEN Asphalt, concrete, brick, drains, foundations, walls, membranes 604-618-2304/ 820-2187 METRO BLACKTOP CO. LTD Custom work for Driveways & new lane Aprons. Repairs/resurfacing. Call Gino 604-657-9936

SSL Contractors Inc.

Replace your old driveway or sidewalk! Backfilling, trenching, asphalt & concrete removal, drainage, retaining walls. Supply topsoil, gravel, crushed rock.

Stump & bush removal. Cedar hedging and more. Very competitive pricing. Call for free estimate!........ 604-307-2440

8220 A B P

Plumbing

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

604

8010

To place your ad call

604-444-3000

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

604-312-7674

8250

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

Lic Gas Fitter, Aman. 778-895-2005

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

alljobs@telus.net

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

Roofing

Alive & still roofing after 50 years!!

RCABC Certified Roofers.

BILL the Roofer • 604-522-8516

604.662.8150

www.jasonsmithbuild.com

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

604-728-3009

www.jkbconstruction.com Complete Bathroom Reno’s Suites, Kitchens,Tiling, Skylights, Windows, Doors, 604 521-1567 HANDYMAN; Reasonable rates.

You name it - we DO it!

Call Peder • 604-339-2419 JKB CONSTRUCTION LTD. COMPLETE RENOVATIONS

604-728-3009 jkbconstruction.com

QUADRO CONSTRUCTION •Int & Ext RENO’S •Concrete •Landscaping ★ 604-323-6193

WWW.RENORITE.COM Bath, Kitchen, Suites & More Save Your Dollars 604-781-7695

Roofing

PLUMBERS

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

Roofing

Tried & True Since 1902

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

Stucco/Siding/ Exterior

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

604-725-8925

Tiling

A to Z CERAMIC TILES Installation, Repairs, Fair Prices Free Est. 444-4715 cel 805-4319 Roofing Experts 778-230-5717 Repairs/Re-Roof/New Roofs. All work Gtd. Free Est. Call Frank

8255

Rubbish Removal

Abe Moving & Delivery & Rubbish Removal. Available 24 hours. Call Abe at: 604-999-6020 Affordable Rubbish Removal Res & Construction Cleanup John ★ 778-881-5678

CHEAP CHEAP

Rubbish Removal Seniors discount. 604-807-0198

★ASK DISCOUNT RUBBISH★ Best Prices, Yard, House/Const, Demo. 7 days 604-727-6153 DISPOSAL BINS: Starting at $99 + dump fees. Call 604-306-8599 www.disposalking.com

8315

Tree Services

$ BEST RATES $

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

Fully insured & WCB

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

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

Treeworks 15 yrs exp. Tree/ Stump Removal, Prun’in & Trim’in & View Work 291-7778, 787-5915 www.treeworksonline.ca Wildwood Tree Services, Exp Hedge Trimming and Removal & Tree Pruning. Free Est. 604-893-5745

8335

Window Cleaning

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

AUTOMOTIVE

9125

Domestic

9160

Sports & Imports

1991 BUICK Roadmaster, exc cond, lots of new parts, Aircared, $4300 obo. 604-250-1178

#1 Roofing Company in BC All types of Roofing Over 35 Years in Business Call now for Free Estimates

604-588-0833

SALES@ PATTARGROUP.COM

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Roof Leaking?

LEAK REPAIRS

Roof, Chimney & Skylight Repairs WCB Licensed ADVANTAGE BUILDING MAINTENANCE

1998 SUBARU forrester, auto, roof racks, tow bar, 310 k, 1st owner $4500 604-984-7286 1998 DODGE Neon, $2950, 110 k,AC, PS, PB, auto trans.Remote Start, Good Tires. 604-802-2344

9135

Parts & Accessories

2003 VOLVO V70, AWD, premium package, 100 K, full service records, $13,500 604-924-2038

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

9145

604-802-1918

Scrap Car Removal

2006 BMW 325i sports pkg, auto, blk, loaded, 90 k, immac, dealer serviced $17,950 604-220-6796

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Quality work by Qualified Professionals.

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

JJ Roofing • Repairs • Reroof • New Roof

604-726-6345

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

604-716-8528 RESIDENTIAL DIVISION LTD.

8300

8309

Renovations & Home Improvement

Additions. Kitchens Bathrooms. Landscape Const.

Design & Build Renovations

8250

8250

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

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

604 628 9044

THE SCRAPPER SCRAP CAR & TRUCK REMOVAL

CASH FOR ALL VEHICLES

604-790-3900 OUR SERVIC 2H

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SENIORS DISCOUNT WCB & Fully Insured

Free Est. 604-779-6978 email:

8240

We cover the H.S.T.

• Tree Pruning

8087

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

(604) 299-8131

ABBA MOVERS bsmt clean 1-4 ton Lic, ins’d from $35/hr, 2 men $45 hr honest 26 yrs est 506-7576.

AMI MOVING ★ 3-5 ton cube.

Starting at $39/hour. Local & long distances. 24/7 ★ 604-617-8620

Plumbing

Family owned & operated since 1989

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

8220

A Eastwest Roofing & Siding Re-roofing, Gutter, Free Est, BBB Member, 10% disc, Seniors Disc, 604-812-9721, 604-783-6437

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

#1 FREE Scrap Vehicle Removal Ask about $500 Credit!!! $$ PAID for Some 604.683.2200 AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash paid for full sized vehicles. 604-518-3673 ★ FREE TOWING ★ up to $500 CASH Today!

604-728-1965 John

2006 MERCEDES B200, local 1 owner, 82K, ext warr until 2011, auto, sr, heated front seats, white, loaded, $14,900, 604-771-5300 2007 TOYOTA Camry, auto, 6 cyl, exc cond, like new, 24,000 kms, $18,500. 604-464-4172

9173

Vans

NISSAN QUEST XE 1993, good running, new parts, air care. Price $1100. Call 778 773-0474

9515

Boats

WANTED. Aluminum Boat, 10, 12 or 14ft, with or without motor or trailer. 604-319-5720

Need a Handyman?

Find one in the Home Services section.

A40 • Wednesday, March 16, 2011 • Burnaby NOW

8TH AN N UAL

Garden Planning & Preparation Weekend

dig spring!

thursd is custoay, march 17 appreciamer tion day

15%

march 19-20 Join us all weekend....

EVERBEARING STRAWBERRY PLANTS

Plant your own strawberry patch!

Pkg of 10 plants (reg $6.99)

$4.47

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ff ALL pur chases

• free seminars • garden clubs & community organizations displays & presentations • unique activities at each store

POTTED SPRING FLOWERING BULBS

Enjoy early spring colour from favourites like mini-daffs, hyacinths, crocus & tulips!

10cm pot - reg $3.49 each

COMPOSTED MANURE

3 for $6.97

Rich organic matter for your flower or vegetable beds choose from steer or mushroom 20 litre bag (reg $3.99)

3 for $9.97

we make it easy

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Sale ends March 22, 2011

Weekend Highlights at our Lougheed store incl:

Weekend Highlights at our Mandeville store incl:

Saturday, March 19th

Saturday, March 19th

10am: ‘Container Gardening’ with Danielle Young of Skagit Gardens.

11:30am: ‘Chafer Beetles & Lawn Care’ with George Friesen.

12pm: ‘Bee Talk’ with Janice Bobic of My Father’s Garden.

12:30pm: ‘Versatile Veggies’ with Elke Knechtl of Red Barn Plants & Produce 1-3pm: ‘The Secret World of Slugs & Snails - Life in the Slow Lane’ Book reading & signing with author David Gordon.

11am-3pm: ‘Children’s Story Time & Crafts’ with Candyce Roberts

10am-2pm: ‘Veggie Gardening’ with Master Gardener Don Wilson.

2pm: ‘Spring Lawn Care’ with Shelley Vance of Eddi’s.

Sunday, March 20th 10am: ‘Seed Starting, New Potato Tubs & More’ with Suzanne 11:30am: ‘Landscaping with Edible Plants’ with Julia Alards-Tomlin.

12pm: ‘Rhododendrons’ with Rosemary Prufer of The Fraser Valley Rhododendron Society.

1pm: ‘Learn about Eco-Soil’ with Tom McConkey.

2pm: ‘Fruit Trees’ with Dr. Alan Reid.

Also at Lougheed....

FREE BAG OF GARDEN SOIL when you attend 2 or more seminars!

‘HOW MANY BAGS IN THE BUG?’ Win a $25 GARDENWORKS Gift Card by correctly guessing how many bags of soil we stuffed into our VW Bug!

Special Guests (from 10am-3pm) • South Burnaby Gardening Club • Bokashi Composters Showcase with Eric Beamish of Ecoliving Organics • Jay Leshinsky of Renee’s Seeds (all the way from Boston, MA!)

Sunday, March 20th from 10am-3pm: • ‘Unlock the Natural Goodness of Sea Soil’ with Rick Fawkes.

• ‘The Benefits of Mycorrhizal Fungi’ with Craig Hare of Mykes.

• ‘Heirloom Herbs & Veggies’ with Elke Knechtl of Red Barn Plants & Produce • ‘Earth Box Garden Kits - Small Space Veggie Gardening Made easy’ with Graeme Hodson-Walker of Kindergardens.

11am: ‘Improving Pollination By Using Mason Bees in Your Garden’ with Peter Gribble.

Visit www.gardenworks.ca for complete seminar listings at both stores!

FIND US ON.....

Open

Open

Sat - Wed 9am-6pm Thur & Fri 9am-9pm BURNABY* 6250 Lougheed Hwy

604-299-0621

• 2 blocks from Holdom skytrain

Everything to Make Your Garden Work! w w w . g a r d e n w o r k s . c a

Sat - Tues 9am-6pm Wed - Fri 9am-8pm MANDEVILLE

4746 SE Marine Dr

604-434-4111