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Top cop turns in his badge Chief Const. Lorne Zapotichny sets his retirement date

BY ALFIE LAU REPORTER alau@royalcityrecord.com

After 13 years in the Royal City, the last ten-and-a-half as the city’s top cop, Chief Const.

Lorne Zapotichny announced on Wednesday he’ll be retiring, effective Feb. 28.

Zapotichny joined the New Westminster Police Service in February 1998 and was sworn in as Chief Constable in August 2000.

Prior to coming to the Royal City, Zapotichny served for 30 years with the RCMP, including being officer-incharge of the 160-member Coquitlam/ Chief Const. Lorne Port Zapotichny Coquitlam detachment.

“He brought a lot of dignity and a lot of dedication to the job,” said Burnaby-New Westminster MP Peter Julian. “I’m very sorry to hear he’s leaving.”

Julian said he often ran into Zapotichny at community events and the chief was always helpful when asked.

“I knew that if I needed any information on any aspect of federal justice or federal policy, he would give me credible and reliable information,” said Julian. ◗Top cop Page 5

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Green ideas: New Westminster Secondary School students and Marie-Claire Massicotte, left, and Hannah Crisp want bottled water sales banned at their school. The Grade 11 students sent a letter to the school district superintendent outlining their concerns about the environmental impacts of single-use water bottles.

Students battle bottled water

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Two New Westminster Secondary School students are entering murky political waters with their bid to get bottled water sales banned at their school.

Marie-Claire Massicotte and Hannah Crisp sent a letter and a petition with 105 signatures from students and staff to superintendent John Woudzia in November. The letter outlined their concerns about the environmental and ethical impact of single-use bottled water and urged the district to ban its sale at their school. What the girls didn’t know when

they began the campaign is that the issue of whether to ban bottled water at the high school has been a political hot potato, with union-endorsed trustees at odds with Voice New Westminster trustees over whether to stop selling bottled water at the high school.

The labour-supported board of education chair, Michael Ewen, has now decided to include the students’ letter in the upcoming board of education meeting’s agenda on Tuesday.

Ewen decided the letter should go to the board level because it was sent to the superintendent.

“They’ve gone beyond the school, they

obviously want to have a district response. In this particular matter, the board’s been looking at it, so John (Woudzia) can’t respond,” he said. “These are high school students trying to make a difference in society. I would think that what we want to do is we want to encourage them to come forward and talk to us at the board table.”

Trustee Lori Watt, who introduced a motion to consider banning the sales of bottled water, said she was “thrilled” when she saw the letter.

“I wasn’t expecting it, which is great.

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Companionship: Sister Glynnis pets Prissy, the foster cat at the De Sales Deaf Catholic Centre. Prissy came to the centre through the Action for Animals in Distress Society’s foster program, which pairs older cats and small animals with seniors in the community. The society covers the pets’ expenses and keeps tabs on the animals.

Finding each other in old age

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he twilight years can be difficult in a lot of ways but for animal lovers in particular. Seniors who are used to sharing their lives with cats or dogs can often be reluctant to take on the renewed responsibility of pet ownership due to living on a fixed income or out of concern their four-legged friends may outlive them.

Nikki Forbes, director of Action for Animals in Distress Society, has come up with a solution.

The non-profit group specializing in abandoned cats and other small animals has created a no-strings-attached foster program where seniors can adopt older unwanted animals and not have to worry about either the bills or their pet’s future.

“I meet seniors at local events all the time and they say to me ‘Oh I love kitties, but I’m too old now,’ but it’s really got nothing to do with being too old,” said Forbes. “It’s about ‘what ifs’ as in what if I can’t carry heavy bags of litter up the stairs, what if I can’t pay vet bills, what if I die and nobody will look after it?”

Given that many people are also reluctant to adopt older pets (Forbes said many cats older than the age of seven are automatically put down in some animal shelters), her solution was to kill two birds with one stone: offer a foster program

nery, she recently where older aniearned her keep in mals wouldn’t be a more unexpectkilled and seniors ed way after wakcould receive alling Sister Glynnis expenses-paid pets. up in the middle “We give them of the night. everything they “She insisted could possibly that I get out of ask for and then bed,” said the some,” said Forbes.

Australian-born It’s an arrangenun. “She jumped ment that has on the bed, she worked out well patted me on the for the tenants of Larry Wright/THE RECORD face, she pushed the De Sales Deaf Catholic Centre, Furry friend: Sister Glynnis cuddles with Pris- me with her nose until I finally got where recent arriv- sy the cat. out of bed, and it al Prissy the cat turns out somehas become a hit with elderly residents and visiting children body was trying to break in the back door.

I turned on some lights and made some alike. noise and they went away.”

“I am so grateful to a lady who is a volShe said that Actions for Animals also unteer at the Burnaby Hospice Thrift Store for telling me about it,” said Sister Glynnis, made sure before delivering Prissy to them that the cat would be a good fit, as not all a nun who lives at the Arcola Street buildcats would be OK with boisterous children. ing. “We were talking about mice, and she “This house, on Sunday especially after suggested we adopt a cat. I said ‘well, I’d love to but we really don’t have the income mass, is the gathering centre for the deaf Catholic community and she just goes or the budget for vet bills and food,’ and from person to person. She’s just amazshe said oh no, we have a fostering proing and lets deaf three-year-olds play with gram that will take care of that. So I said her, and she’s even learned some sign lansign me up.” guage.”

Not only has Prissy taken care of the Getting rid of mice and potential intrudmice problem since being taken to the nun-

ers are far from the only tangible benefits to pet ownership for seniors.

Studies have shown that having animals around can have a positive effect on a person’s heart rate and blood pressure, while the caring for the animal provides therapeutic exercise or movement that can improve cognitive and motor skills.

Action for Animals also makes sure the animals are well taken care of by their elderly wards.

“The group also checks in on the pets once a week as they make their deliveries, which not only enables them to make sure the animals are getting the care they need, it can also be an important social link to the outside world for some seniors as well,” said volunteer Kristin Schumacher.

“And if the litter box hasn’t been cleaned or Fluffy is all matted up, we can help out or make the suggestion that we take her in to be groomed.”

Schumacher added that the program isn’t only for seniors that need assisted living. “Some of our seniors are actually young seniors still in their 60s,” she said.

“Some people are still working, so some will also choose to purchase their own food and take care of their vet bills, but they also know they can turn to us if ever there is a change in their circumstances.”

For more information about adopting a cat, call 604-724-7652 or visit www.action foranimals.net.

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Top cop: Zapotichny to retire ◗ continued from page 1

What also set Zapotichny apart, said Julian, was how involved the chief was in the community.

“He represented and led the police department impeccably and with a great deal of class,” said Julian. “He was a tremendous leader who was extremely dedicated to what he does.”

Echoing Julian’s sentiments is his former Ottawa colleague.

“I wish him the best in his future endeavours,” New Westminster MLA Dawn Black told The Record while on vacation in Cuba. “He was always a very, very approachable person, very civicminded and certainly instilled a sense of pride in the city.”

Black, the mother of two police officers herself – neither works for Zapotichny – said having stable leadership helps the citizens of a city believe in the police.

“A steady hand at the top,” she said, “that’s what Lorne brought to the table, and I think that has served New

Westminster very well.”

Coun. Lorrie Williams agreed: “What a fine police chief Lorne has been for us.

He’s certainly kept the morale up, and he’s been very effective in showing leadership, not just in the city, but throughout the region.”

Williams said Zapotichny championed regional integration of policing efforts, such as the city’s shared canine unit with Delta and its participation in integrated units, such as the homicide and traffic units.

“Our chief was also very much in favour of police not investigating their own,” said Williams, referencing the many times Zapotichny was called on for independent investigations for the RCMP and the Vancouver Police Department.

“Lorne has done the city a lot of good,” she said. “He will be missed.”

The New Westminster Police Board will announce a succession plan in the next month.

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High housing prices nothing to celebrate

What’s wrong with us here in B.C.? worth in a single asset count paper gains When the price of housing goes so while their adult children live in the high that people not yet on the property basement, trying to save enough for a ladder have little hope of affording anydown payment on a modest home. thing in the community they The price of that home grew up in, we celebrate the – likely a tiny condo or somerise of property values. thing so far out of city limits It’s almost like we view the that a new oil well will have THE RECORD continuing out-of-control price to be drilled to support their increases as something to be puffed up gas consumption – costs as much as a brand-new four-bedroom home in the with pride about.

“We’re the best,” we think, as baby core of many North American cities.

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tains and the ocean really justify these prices? They’re worth a premium, but not what we’re paying.

In Britain, the thinking about price escalation is changing. British Housing Minister Grant Shapps told The Observer on Jan. 1 that dramatic property price increases cause “enormous pain” for those not yet in the market.

“I think it is horrendous that a firsttime buyer would need to be 36 on average if they do not have the support of mum and dad,” Shapps said. “The

main thing everyone requires for their subsistence is a roof over their head and when that basic human need becomes too expensive for average citizens to afford, something is out of kilter.”

He’s right.

We don’t celebrate rising car prices or increasing food and heating costs.

A modest home is a necessity and should be within reach of responsible people.

When it’s not, individuals may profit, but the community suffers.

The delicate art of prognostication F

uturists have a long and politician in the Western world noble tradition of being is currently on vacation, not to completely wrong. From mention a brief holdup in court prophets of gobbledygook like cases. It means there’s just less Nostradamus to the modern news to write about. But we purveyors of annual best-guessgrubby reporters still need to lists, they’re wrong far, far more fill the pages with something. often than they are right.

And once we’re done with top There’s a good reason for that. 10 lists and “this is the year that No one, absolutely no one, was” features, well, predictions knows what’s coming next. We are about all we’ve got up our can guess, we can sleeves, folks. extrapolate, we can But personally, suggest, but the hits it kind of drives me MATTHEW CLAXTON are essentially statiscrazy. See, that whole tical anomalies, just we’re-definitelynoise, no signal. going-to-be-wrong thing keeps Science fiction writers are niggling at the back of my mind. honest about this. It’s become a We now have a long, easily cliché for sci-fi scribes to admit accessible history of failed prethat they have no idea how dictions to draw upon. There is things will turn out. They’re just even a sort of greatest hits list playing with ideas, or writing you can think of: man will never about the present in the guise fly, who needs a computer you of the future, or enjoying themcan fit on a desktop, people will selves writing about starships never buy a car made in Japan. and aliens.

Not to mention all the writWhen sci-fi writers get someers who thought we’d all wear thing right, it almost always jumpsuits, eat food pills, spray seems as if they called it into our plastic furniture clean with a being rather than actually prehose, and replace our last names dicted it. (Two notable examples: with numbers.

Arthur C. Clarke and the comPolitical predictions are even worse than technological ones. munications satellite, Robert A. Heinlein and the water bed.)

There was this German Reich that was going to last a thousand Then there are the “real” futurists, the technological or years, a Soviet socialist state that would usher in perfect communpolitical geeks who pick up their crystal balls, usually at this time ism, and capitalism would mean we’d all be working two days a of the year, and inflict them on the public. week by now.

The real reason for these So here’s my big prediction “things to watch for in the next for the coming year: we won’t year” lists is the news cycle. You ◗Future Page 7 may have noticed that every

IN MY OPINION

It’s environmental, not political Dear Editor

Re: Time to ban plastic water bottles, Letters to the editor, The Record, Jan. 5.

It was great to see students Marie-Claire Massicotte and Hannah Crisp challenging the school board to get on with removing the sale of bottled water from our school system. It’s been almost a year since school trustees unanimously voted to phase out this product and almost nothing has been done to date. An opinion from medical health officer Dr. Nadine Loewen was sought and resulted in her support for promoting our high-quality tap water in our schools.

The bottled water motion called for a report on the status of water fountains in all schools. This was done with the intention of replacing old systems with newer models that allow for the filling up of personal water bottles. The tax dollars the school board will save by no longer purchasing bottled

water will go a long way to covering this expense.

It is important to note that once the phasing out of the sale of bottled water is complete it in no way prevents a student from bringing bottled water to school. Nobody’s choice is being compromised by moving to an emphasis on tap water; it just won’t be sold within the school system.

This change is part of a major shift across this continent involving schools, universities and major cities that have realized the folly of spending tax dollars on such a negative product when clean, safe drinking water is freely available.

Recently a member of the Voice team has written a couple near-libellous letters attacking trustee Lori Watt and the union she works for over her introduction of the bottled water motion. These accusations merely distort the issue for political purposes. The bottled water motion has nothing to do with union jobs. There will be no jobs created or lost during this ◗Water Page 7

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Water issue needs action ◗ continued from page 6

transition. It is merely a long overdue changing of attitude that costs us very little but yet goes a long way to reducing our carbon footprint.

Marie-Claire and Hannah represent a generation of students who in their lifetime will witness a world that in just 20 years, according to the World Bank, will see global demand for safe, clean drinking water exceed supply by 40 per cent.

It is gratifying to see such awareness of this precious resource in our youth, and I hope the New Westminster school board will respond to their challenge.

All seven of our school trustees voted to support the phasing out of bottled water last January, and it is now time for action.

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Time to unscrew the spin on political manoeuvres Dear Editor:

Honesty and politics mix like oil and water in the offices of the Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources.

We’re told B.C. is leading the country on climate change.

Interesting since Ontario recently claimed to be leading the world on climate change and Alberta, with its dinosaursized carbon footprint, claims it is clearly leading the way on carbon reduction.

As of Jan. 1, B.C. outlawed 75- and 100-watt incandescent light bulbs. Gordon Campbell (can you believe he still has a job) wants to come into your house and unscrew your wasteful bulbs. Careful, Gordon, the new smart bulb CFL’s contain mercury. If you break one, B.C. Hydro smartly advises you to, carefully seal the mess into a glass container and bring it to a special waste facility.

The end of incandescence; the minister would have us believe this is B.C.’s way to lead the country against climate change.

Let’s unscrew the spin.

The light bulb rule is a federal regulation. The province is merely adopting the rule a year early; one that it has been mandated to implement.

They are not lighting the way to a greener future, they are stealing the lime light from the feds. Oil and water don’t mix.

I don’t really mind when people lie to me; it’s part of our culture.

I enjoy when the huckster at one of the local thrift stores tells me the overpriced item I’m looking at is almost free or when my farmer friend tells me his produce is almost organic.

What bugs me is when the deceiver can’t be bothered to tell a lie that you can stretch into being sort-of-true.

The Record ran a story Wednesday (MP Julian won’t run for leader) saying that NDP MP Peter Julian will not run for the B.C. NDP leadership because he’s too busy in Ottawa as an opposition backbencher from the hinterland.

I’ve met Peter – nice guy, but come on, buddy.

Maybe what he’s really doing is calling the bottom feeders up to the surface to see if there is an appetite for MP Fin Donnelly to make a run at the provincial leadership?

Dawn Black needs to do New West a big favour and call Fin. Glen Thompson, New Westminster

Thank you for saving a life Dear Editor:

It is 1:30 in the morning as I pace around, unable to sleep. I am listening to the breathing of my husband of 40 years, grateful that he still can breathe.

Due to a medical emergency, he was seen to immediately at Royal Columbian Hospital on Jan. 2 by their cardiac intervention people. A tremendous thanks to them from myself and children for their professional expertise and excellent manner.

Also thanks to the nurses in 2 North and the cardiologists involved.

We owe you indeed and are very grateful.

see the really big stuff coming.

Look back a year. Did you at any point imagine that a weird-looking Australian with an obscure website would shake the foundations of the most powerful nation in the world?

Five years ago, would you have guessed that a black man would be sitting in the White House? That one of his biggest political

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opponents would be a female former governor with her own reality show where she hunts moose?

Look back 10 years, and ask your past self to picture the skyline of New York City without its two tallest buildings.

The next year, the next decade, are going to be weird. There are at least a couple of technologies currently bubbling away in the background that are going to change every-

thing. There are political movements afoot that will rise to prominence, and others that will explode in spectacular fashion. There are social issues that will ignite in our grandchildren’s time that will seem like heresy to us.

Here’s to the future.

I have no idea what will happen.

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Canada Games Pool may be starting to show its age.

The main swimming area was closed for two days this week after an eight-inch break to a water supply line that supplies water to the deep end of the pool and the water slide.

“It was a pipe that would have been installed back in 1986,” said Dean Gibson, the city’s director of parks, culture and recreation.

Located in a mechanical room, the pipe was visible to the naked eye.

“You could physically see what was going on,” he said. “That happened sometime on Monday, late in the day. We had to shut the main pool down.”

The main pool remained closed Tuesday and Wednesday, while the repairs were made.

Although those repairs had been completed by Tuesday, the pool had to be refilled and the water had to be treated and heated before the pool could reopen.

Gibson said the “unexpected” replacement of the pipe would likely cost $7,000 to $10,000. He couldn’t say what the impact of lost revenues would be but noted that other critical areas of the facility, including the swirl pool, tot pool and workout areas, were still open for business.

Some swimming lessons were scheduled to begin on Tuesday, so staff called those families to let them know the lessons had been cancelled for that day. Staff also called some regular patrons to inform them of the situation, so they wouldn’t show up at 6:30 a.m. only to find out the main pool was closed.

Although studies have been done on the Canada Games Pool facilities and outlined some of the work that needs to be done to the facility, Gibson said these types of situations can occur without much notice.

“Unfortunately, you can’t plan for the unanticipated.

They don’t always happen at the best time,” he said.

“Anything I would consider to be of significance or major, I think we are aware of.”

The 2008 parks and recreation comprehensive plan recommended that the city begin planning to retrofit or replace the Canada Games Pool and the Centennial Community Centre.

According to a November 2010 staff report to council, a facility assessment that was conducted in 2007 provided information about the condition of the buildings and recommended renewals to ensure the “dependable

operation” of the facilities over the next 20 to 30 years.

In November 2010, city council received a presentation and consultant’s report examining options for Canada Games Pool and Centennial Community

Centre. Cannon Design investigated possibilities for renewing the facilities and presented council with a series of options that ranged from $22 to $55 million.

The options ranged from an upgrade to exist-

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BY THERESA MCMANUS REPORTER

The Record • Saturday, January 8, 2011 • A09

SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 40 (NEW WESTMINSTER) 1001 Columbia Street, 2nd Floor, New Westminster BC V3M 1C4 Phone: (604) 517-6240 Fax: (604) 517-6390 http://district.sd40.bc.ca

REGISTRATION INFORMATION FOR EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR THE 2011/12 SCHOOL YEAR GENERAL INFORMATION RETURNING STUDENTS If your child was in an SD No. 40 (New Westminster) school last year, s/he is automatically registered at the same school s/he attended last year in the next grade, as noted on her/his report card.

NEW STUDENTS: KINDERGARTEN Children who were born in 2006 are eligible to begin school in September 2011. Kindergarten registration for the 2011/2012 school year begins on Monday, January 17th at elementary schools.

All elementary schools have exclusively FULL DAY KINDERGARTEN programs.

All Kindergarten students register at their neighbourhood school, even if they have applied for Programs of Choice. Parents and guardians of Kindergarten students are asked to bring their child’s birth certificate, immunization record, health care card and proof of residence at the time of registration at the neighbourhood school. Contact the School Board Office to find out your neighbourhood school (see contact information above).

NEW STUDENTS: ELEMENTARY/MIDDLE All new students register FIRST at their neighbourhood school. Parents and guardians of students new to the district are asked to bring their child’s birth certificate, immunization record, health care card and proof of residence at the time of registration. Applications from new students are date and time stamped. They are accommodated in order of:

1. In Catchment Applications are now accepted to enroll for the next school year. Apply at your neighbourhood school between 9:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., Monday to Friday (excluding days schools are closed). Students are guaranteed a place in their catchment (neighbourhood) school provided they have registered by 3:00 p.m. on Friday, June 3, 2011.

2. Out of Catchment AND In District Out of catchment and in district students register first at their neighbourhood school. They then fill out a Cross Boundary Form at their neighbourhood school during office hours between 9:30 a.m., Monday, January 31st and Friday, March 18th, at 3:00 p.m. Admission decisions at the desired school may not be made before 3:00 p.m. on Friday, June 3rd.

3. Out of District Out of district students apply for admission during office hours between 9:30 a.m., Monday, January 31st and Friday, March 18th, at 3:00 p.m. Admission decisions may not be made before 3:00 p.m. on Friday, June 3rd.

NEW WESTMINSTER SECONDARY SCHOOL (NWSS) Students not enrolled in NWSS feeder schools may apply to register at NWSS beginning Tuesday, March 29th, 9:00 a.m.—12:00 noon only and daily thereafter from 9:00 a.m.—12:00 noon. Applications for OUT OF DISTRICT students are subject to available spaces and resources.

Information Meeting: A session for new students in grades 8 and 9 and their parents will be held on Monday, March 7th at New Westminster Secondary School.

ALTERNATE PROGRAMS For more information on the International Baccalaureate Program, call (604) 517-5932 or visit the NWSS IB website at: www.sd40.bc.ca/nwss-ib/

FRENCH IMMERSION/MONTESSORI For information about the district’s continuous registration process for Programs of Choice, visit our website at http:// district.sd40.bc.ca/programs-services/french-immersionmontessori-programs. The link to French Immersion and Montessori is under Programs on our home page (http://district.sd40.bc.ca/).

PLEASE NOTE: Registrations for Programs of Choice are accepted at the Columbia Square Office reception, 1001 Columbia Street, 1st Floor. For information call (604) 517-6111.

The current Early French Immersion program at John Robson School (K-4 for fall 2011 and K-5 the year after) will move to Lord Kelvin School in 2012 or 2013. The west end Montessori program will move to Connaught Heights School when the new middle school opens.

This is an academic program to complete Grades 8, 9 and 10 with social and life skills support for students 13 to 15 years of age. The program provides a transition to regular or alternate secondary school programs.

For more information call (604) 517-6194.

POWER (Planning, Ownership, Work, Education, Respect) Location: Columbia Square (1001 Columbia Street).

This secondary school completion program for youth 16 to 18 years of age offers self-paced and classroom courses, one-on-one tutoring, grade 12 graduation (Dogwood), work experience and job search skills, field trips and outdoor activities and personal counselling.

Second term intakes will occur the week of January 4, 2011.

Locations: École Herbert Spencer (Grades K-5), École John Robson (Grades K-4) and École Lord Tweedsmuir (Grades K-7).

For more information call (604) 517-6159 or visit the POWER website at http://district.sd40.bc.ca/ power/about .

Information Meeting: École Herbert Spencer Elementary (605 Second Street) on Thursday, February 17th at 6:30 p.m.

Location: NWSS.

This meeting is for parents interested in learning more about EFI and the continuous registration process.

LATE FRENCH IMMERSION (LFI) Location: École Glenbrook Middle School (Grades 6-8).

Information Meeting: École Glenbrook Middle School (701 Park Crescent) on Thursday, February 3rd at 7:00 p.m.

This meeting is for parents and students to learn about Late French Immersion and the registration process.

MONTESSORI

SIGMA This secondary school completion program for youth 16 to 18 years of age offers grade 12 graduation (Dogwood), a semestered schedule, flexible and structured courses, field trips, and personal counselling.

For more information contact the school at (604) 517-6292 or e-mail sigma@sd40.bc.ca .

COMMUNITY EDUCATION Adult Academic Programs and English as a Second Language Instruction

! Complete high school graduation ! Prepare yourself for post-secondary training ! Upgrade your English skills

Locations: Lord Tweedsmuir (Grades 1-6) and Richard McBride (Grades K-5).

Columbia Square Adult Learning Centre

Pearson Adult Learning Centre

Information Meeting: Lord Tweedsmuir School Library (1714 Eighth Street) Thursday, February 24th at 6:30 p.m.

1001 Columbia Street, New Westminster (604) 517-6191 www.virtualschoolbc.com

835 8th Street @ New West Secondary (604) 517-6286 www.palc.net

This meeting is for parents interested in learning more about the Montessori Program and the district’s continuous registration process.

For more information about the New Westminster Montessori Society and Montessori Education, visit www.newwestmontessori.ca .

PUNJABI AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (PSL) Locations: Queensborough Middle School (Grades 5-8) and NWSS (Grades 9 -12).

Applications for Punjabi are completed at the schools where the program is offered. For more information contact the schools: Queensborough Middle School at (604) 517-6040 NWSS at (604) 517-6368

HOME LEARNERS’ PROGRAM (HLP)

INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE (IB) PROGRAM

Locations: 314 Sixth Street and Bowen Island.

The International Baccalaureate Diploma Program is a rigorous pre-university course of studies that meets the needs of highly motivated secondary students. The IB graduation diploma is recognized world-wide and successfully completed courses can earn university credit. NWSS offers NWSS pre-IB Honours courses to students in grades 9 and 10 and IB courses to students in grades 11 and 12.

Location: 629 Agnes Street.

EARLY FRENCH IMMERSION (EFI)

For more information contact (604) 517-6368.

Location: NWSS.

ROYAL CITY ALTERNATE PROGRAM (RCAP)

Enrolment applications are now being accepted for the 2011/12 school year. Are you looking to play an active, hands-on role in your child’s education? Have you ever thought of Home Schooling but not sure how? Why not investigate your options with the School District No. 40 Home Learners’ Program? Campuses are located in: New Westminster: (604) 517-5917 Bowen Island (604) 947-0700 Please phone (604) 517-5917 for more information or visit www.sd40.bc.ca/nwhl .

Academic Night School Are you looking to get ahead? Spend your evenings finishing up your high school graduation or upgrading your marks for postsecondary training. Grade 11 and 12 academic courses are offered on weeknights at New Westminster Secondary School. Courses are beginning the week of February 7th. Contact us by phone at (604) 517-6286 or visit us on the web at www.ce40.ca for information and registration.

Virtual School Do you need a school that’s open when you’re ready to study? Take high school credit courses online and achieve your educational goals.

Upgrade your English, Math, Social Studies and Science knowledge and grades. The Virtual School Program is open to both high school students and adults. To find out more, call (604) 517-6191 or visit us online: www.nwvss.ca for students under 19 www.virtualschoolbc.com for adults

CONTINUING EDUCATION GENERAL INTEREST OFFERINGS Over 300 general interest courses and programs for adults. Get in shape, explore a new hobby, continue your learning or just take a course for fun. Classes take place on weeknights and occasional Saturdays. Registration begins January 4, 2011. Contact us at (604) 517-6345 or browse our website at www.ce40.ca .

A10 • Saturday, January 8, 2011 • The Record

Facts about bottled water vending in schools ◗ New Westminster Secondary School receives approximately $22,000 annually from its beverage vending agreement. This money is used by the athletics program (not physical education) for such items as: new uniforms, tournament registrations, prov-

incial championship costs and some equipment replacement. ◗ Glenbrook Middle School receives approximately $4,200 annually from its beverage vending agreement.

The money is used for schoolwide activities, including extra-

curricular programs and technology purchases. ◗ Queen Elizabeth Middle School does not have any vending machines. ◗ Water is not tested on a routine basis, and there is no regulatory requirement to do so, as all

Water: Students lobby for change where CUPE members are politically active at a com- employed. munity level,” Watt said.

At the time, Voice trustee “We are there to represent Casey Cook took issue with people, and those people Watt accepting the Tappie include the students of New on behalf of the board Westminster, and, quite because the board hadn’t frankly, they should be the banned bottled water and most important focus of the he was never told about the board.” award. The board was still Trustee Jim Goring considering whether to conapplauded the students for tinue selling bottled water taking initiative but didn’t in schools, he said at the think the letter needed to time. be included in the board’s In March, the board agenda. directed staff to forward the “I tend to think of things original motion to school like this as school-based parent advisory councils issues,” he said. “I don’t and to the regional mediknow why it’s coming to cal health officer, for review. the board. … It’s like any- Most parents wanted the thing else, if you sale of bottled always jump to the water to continue senior level of deciuntil a new high sion making, how school was built, do you develop and the health decision-making officer encouraged at a local level? If the district to stop a school wants to selling pop and to make a decision ensure that clean about what they drinking water have in and availwas available able, and that’s Jim Goring at the fountains supported by the Trustee before banning the students and the sale of water. parents and the adminisBy September, the board tration, whoa, I think why had opted to just ban botwould a board overrule tled water at the board level that?” and to reconsider the other Goring didn’t think the bottled water motions in issue should be dealt with February. from the top down, he said.

For Hannah and Marie“It’s a letter to the super- Claire, the issue is not a intendent,” Goring said. “It’s political one. The pair are not a letter to the board.” concerned about the sale Goring said reducing the of water, which they deem use of bottled water is sup- as unnecessary given that portable, but it has to come it’s already freely availwith the support of the able without the damaging entire school community. packaging.

The board’s debate on “We find that it’s a very whether to ban bottled controversial topic, espewater started last January, cially because our school is when trustees voted on sev- making a profit but, on the eral motions to gradually other hand, it’s affecting the discontinue offering bottled environment in a bad way, water as a part of a phased so it’s sending the wrong out approach, which includ- message,” Marie-Claire told ed surveying water quality The Record. in the fountains and educa“Companies say it’s bettion explaining the carbon ter water, like from the Alps, footprint and health issues but it’s actually less regulatassociated with single-use ed than tap water,” Hannah water bottles. said about the bottled water The bottled water brou- industry. haha really took off when The girls are members of trustee Watt got a “Tappie” the high school’s environon behalf of the school dis- ment club, a group of greentrict in March. The Tappie minded students who meet was given out by the regularly on their own time Council of Canadians at the to discuss environmental Canadian Union of Public issues. Instead of single-use Employees-sponsored plastic bottles, they want World Waters Day event the school to sell reusable in Vancouver. The union water bottles. The bottles opposes the privatization could be designed with the of municipal water plants, Hyack colours – orange and ◗ continued from page 1

black – to promote school spirit, they say.

Marie-Claire and Hannah said there was strong support for a ban from those they spoke to at the school.

When the district put the issue out to parent advisory councils to discuss last year, a number of parents were concerned about the safety of their children drinking water out of the school’s aging pipes and wanted bottled water to remain available.

Carrying water from home in a reusable water bottle is the best solution, Hannah said.

“So people who are concerned about health and say ‘I don’t trust the taps at school’ can fill up at home,” she said. “Education is a big part.”

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the schools are on the municipal water system. Testing is done if a specific problem is identified. (It’s worth noting that the water mains operated by Metro Vancouver to deliver water from the reservoir are older than the pipes in New Westminster schools.)

◗ Most of the water fountains at New Westminster Secondary School have filters installed and school staff are proceeding with installing filters in the other schools. source: New Westminster School District

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City winery picks up more awards

BY ALFIE LAU REPORTER alau@royalcityrecord.com

It’s been more than two years since Pacific Breeze Winery co-owner Frank Gregus quit his full-time sales job with Pepsi’s Lower Mainland distributor, and the Royal City resident has absolutely no regrets.

Gregus had been running the winery on Stewardson Way with partner Maurice Hamilton on a part-time basis – squeezing in duties between his regular Pepsi responsibilities – but he knew he had to make a change.

“In this business, if you work part-time, you get part-time results,” said Gregus.

“We’d built a great foundation (since 2005), and it was time to devote my attention to this full-time.”

That full-time effort has resulted in Pacific Breeze winning a bushelful of awards, including being named Winery of the Year at InterVin’s competition held at White Oaks Resort & Spa in Toronto this past September.

Presented by the founders of Vine Magazines, the InterVin International Wine Awards is designed to recognize and celebrate the very best wines available to Canadian consumers.

The winery also won Best Red Wine in Show for its Killer Cab Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, along with a medal for every wine it entered. A 2007 Merlot, along with the 2007 Killer Cab, was awarded a gold medal, while a 2006 Syrah, a 2008 Chardonnay, a 2006 Acure Estate Cabernet Sauvignon and a 2007 GSM all won silver awards.

Winning bronze awards were a 2007 Vin de Garagiste Cabernet Sauvignon and a 2009 Sauvignon Blanc.

“Winning an InterVin silver medal is an incredible accomplishment,” said Christopher Waters, magazine editor and head judge of the competition. “Since only 35 wines from a pool of more than 960 entries struck gold, our silver medallists rank among the top scoring wines in a number of categories, including Chardonnay and Syrah.”

Pacific Breeze’s win for Winery of the Year saw it beat out 68 other wineries, including New Zealand’s Spy Valley Wines, the Okanagan’s Cedar Creek Estates and Burrowing Owl Estates, and Australia’s Penfolds.

“Of course we’re happy about being recognized,” said Gregus. “It’s a credit to our entire team.”

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Top wine: Maurice Hamilton and Frank Gregus at Pacific Breeze Winery, with a bottle of the winery’s Killer Cab – its award-winning Cabernet Sauvignon – in the foreground.

While Gregus and Hamilton do most of the sales and marketing, the hands-on winemaker/operations manager/jack-ofall-trades is Dylan Hamilton.

“Dylan’s been with us for four years,” said Gregus. “He’s a big part of our winemaking team.”

But the much larger credit has to go to Gregus and Hamilton, who source grapes from all across North America.

“What makes us unique is that as a garagiste winery, we’re not growing our own grapes,” said Gregus. “We’ve got to find the best grapes for the types of wine we want to make.

“We know that for our Cabernets, the best grapes come from California, so that’s where we get those grapes from. For our Merlots and our Syrahs, it’s Washington

State, and for our Pinot Gris, we know Oregon is the number 1 place for those grapes. ... We can go where the grapes are and make the best wines because of that.”

Since their first release in March 2007, Pacific Breeze has won more than 50 international medals, including five Best of Class awards.

The winery has also won several local awards, including the COBE award in 2009 for best small business, and in 2010, Gregus walked away with businessman of the year.

At Pacific Breeze’s facility, there are French barrels where wine is aging, temperature-controlled tanks where the wine is processed and a state-of-the-art grape crusher where the wine process begins.

The winery’s growth has been incremen-

tal, as it shipped 1,250 cases in the first year, got that number up to 3,000 cases in 2009 and is on track to ship 5,000 cases in 2010.

“We want to be shipping 12,500 cases by 2014,” said Gregus.

And to make that a reality, the winery will be expanding in the spring of 2011, with its facility going from 2,800 square feet to more than 6,000 square feet.

“We’re growing this business at our pace, at a pace we believe is sustainable,” said Gregus. “Everything we’ve done has been non-traditional, but for us, it’s a model that works.”

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Tree chipping festivities on in city this weekend AROUND TOWN

THERESA MCMANUS

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he New Westminster Firefighters’ Charitable Society is inviting Royal City residents to dispose of their Christmas trees at its annual family event.

The society is holding its annual tree-chip-

ping event in the Canada Games Pool parking lot on Saturday, Jan. 8 and Sunday, Jan. 9 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. In addition to giving residents a chance to get rid of their Christmas trees, the event includes entertainment, a barbecue, tree-burning demonstrations (weather permitting) and more.

People are welcome to attend the event even if they don’t have a Christmas tree to recycle.

The New Westminster Firefighters’ Charitable Society raises money that

it distributes to a variety of causes, including the pediatric unit at Royal Columbian Hospital, the Lower Mainland Purpose Society and the Union Gospel Mission.

Grand opening

The Castle Crew at Dublin Castle is getting set to celebrate its grand opening.

Although Dublin Castle sports grill opened at 319 Governors Ct. at the Pen site in Sapperton about three months ago, it’s holding its official grand

opening bash on Saturday, Jan. 8 from 4 to 7 p.m.

Fore more information, see www.dublincastle.ca.

Helping out

A small band ensemble from New Westminster Secondary School helped entertain shoppers at Royal City Centre during the Christmas holidays – and raised funds for charity.

NWSS student Ryan Wei formed a small band ensemble, sponsored by his counsellor Cindy Vit, hoping to raise money and

awareness for the homeless.

“Last year we played at the Royal City Centre and raised money for the Elizabeth Gurney House,” he wrote in an e-mail to The Record. “This year, on Dec. 19th and 21st, we performed at the Royal City Centre and raised $326 (almost three times as much as last year’s).

We decided to spend the money on organizing a field trip (to the Vancouver Aquarium) for kids of the Elizabeth Gurney House.

We are really hoping that

through our performances, more and more people can become aware of the issue of homelessness and start to show some empathy.”

Joining Ryan at the recent performances were band members Jenny Chen, Jenny Pei, Seok Hee Jang, and Elora, Mika and Niki Santos.

Do you have an item for Around Town? E-mail Theresa, tmcmanus@royalcityrecord. com. Visit her Only in New West blog at www.royalcity record.com – click on the Opinion tab and follow the link under Blogs.

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◗ IN THE LIBRARY

Winter reading? Check out some frozen stiffs

BY LIZ HUNTER CONTRIBUTOR editorial@royalcityrecord.com

Let it snow. Let it snow.

Let it snow.

Then add a frozen corpse, a remote landscape and a brooding, clever sleuth.

The result? My favourite kind of mystery.

It started when I read Martin Cruz Smith’s Gorky Park, with investigator Arkady Renko, whose perseverance uncovers three mutilated corpses and one ruthless American fur dealer.

Readers will enjoy the scientific art of the forensic specialist who helps identify victims by reconstructing their skulls and faces.

Somewhat later, I was given a copy of Smilla’s Sense of Snow, by Peter

Hoeg, in which an intimate relationship with snow is the undoing of a massive cover-up and the murder of a young boy.

I’ve since found the fabulous Scandinavian crime writers who favour complex plots set in cold, desolate, Nordic landscapes.

Swedish crime master Henning Mankell’s thriller Return of the Dancing Master, while not for the faint-hearted, includes a well-crafted and intricately woven long personal history of psychopathy.

Works by other Nordic writers on the shelf at the library include Silence of the Grave and Arctic Chill

by Arnaldur Indidason and Frozen Tracks by Ake Edwardson.

If you want snow closer

to home, try Charlaine Harris’ third in her Harper Connelly mysteries series An Ice Cold Grave, which adds a bit of the supernatural.

This one involves a young woman who after being struck by lightning, develops the ability to locate the dead and “see” how they died. Brrrrrrr.

Dana Stabenow’s A Fine and Bitter Snow takes place on the Alaskan tundra, and Snow Blind by Lori Armstrong sees the snow and bodies start to pile up one blizzard-filled weekend on an American ranch.

Then come back to B.C. for a murder in the mountain town of Trafalgar in Vicky Delany’s Winter of Secrets.

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Share your arts news LIVELY CITY

Julie MacLellan

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appy new year, everyone! Hard to believe that we’ve left 2010 behind, isn’t it?

I’m sure it’s going to be another arts-filled year in our fair city, and I’m looking forward to hearing from everyone with news to share.

If you have arts and entertainment ideas you’d like to share with the city, be sure to contact me and I’ll do my best to help you spread the word.

Reach me by e-mail at jmaclellan@royalcityrecord.com with your ideas.

And, in the meantime, here are a few tidbits for you from the brand-new 2011 arts file.

Vagabonds return

The Vagabond Players are back.

The theatre group is presenting Norman, Is That You?, a comedy by Ron Clark and Sam Bobrick.

The play follows the story of Ben Chambers and his wife, Beatrice.

When Beatrice leaves her husband, Ben decides to go to New York to visit his son – only to discover that Norman is gay.

“Chaos ensues as Ben tries every ploy to put his son ‘straight,’ and when Beatrice shows up, things become even more complicated,” a press release explains.

The cast includes Vagabond veterans Isabel Mendenhall, Pat McDermott and Alexandra Wilson, along with newcomers Harry Pering and James Rha.

It’s directed by Paul Kloegman.

The play runs Jan. 20 to Feb. 12 at the Bernie Legge Theatre in Queen’s Park.

Evening shows are on at 8 p.m., Thursday through Saturday, with Sunday matinees at 2 p.m.

Tickets are $15 regular, $13 for seniors and $5 for students.

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It’s set for Sunday, Jan. 30 at 2:30 p.m. at Renaissance Books, 43 Sixth St. Franci will be reading from her just-released chapbook, Beach Cardiology, a collection of poems that spans five decades and four continents.

“The title refers to the dreams and hopes that expire unrequited, and turn to stone on a beach somewhere,” a press release explains.

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Franci’s Jan. 30 reading will be followed by a Poetic Justice gathering at 4 p.m., hosted by Ruth Kozak and featuring poet Marc Creamore.

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From now until Feb. 15, art collectors can bid on more than two dozen pieces of original art avail-

able at www.goodlifeconnoisseur .com, a website belonging to a West Vancouver luxury living magazine. It’s part of a fundraiser for Operation Rainbow Canada, a charity established by local plastic surgeon Dr. Kimit Rai that has helped nearly 1,800 children in Mexico, Lebanon, the Philippines,

Cambodia and India.

“Over $32,000 worth of Canadian artwork has been donated to raise funds to cover international transportation for the 22plus-person team, as well as additional equipment to perform the much-needed operations,” said editor Connie Ekelund.

People are encouraged to not only bid on art pieces, but also to vote on their favourites, with the top three finalists having their work featured in a later edition of the nationally distributed glossy.

Participating artists include Yvonne Maximchuk, Wojciech Nowakowski, Charles Spratt,

Marion Webber, Barb Bowlsby, Isobel Mantle, Shelley Cowan, Barrie Chadwick, Jeff Sawatzky and Danuta Rogula.

Operation Rainbow Canada provides operations for children and young adults whose families could not otherwise afford them. afleming@royalcityrecord.com

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The Record • Saturday, January 8, 2011 • A15

◗ IN THE GAME SECTION COORDINATOR Tom Berridge, 604-444-3022 • tberridge@royalcityrecord.com

Lax senior named preseason player of the year ◗P16 Third goal helps Michigan to record win ◗P16

How do you fix a broken midget draft? pool.

Some organizations swam with it, while some That old adage ‘You treaded water. never miss something until Comeault, who was it’s gone’ has proven true selected first overall in the again.

2009 draft from his home This time, it’s the gov- association of Maple Ridge, ernors of the B.C. Junior A made an immediate impact Lacrosse League bemoan- in 2010 as an intermediateing the loss of their midget aged junior. lacrosse draft.

The righthander led all A four-year-old process Langley Thunder scorers which saw talents like Cody with 33 goals and 40 assists Bremner, Reegan Comeault in 20 games, finishing sixth and Ryan Sage get drafted overall in the league. as 16-year-olds Richmond’s was axed in a Ben Harris was B.C. Lacrosse chosen first Association overall in 2008 directors’ vote “As a group, we by Burnaby, lastOctober,and were quite satwhile Saanich’s the B.C. junior Cody Bremner, A league’s gov- isfied with the who was choernors are still midget draft sen second scrambling to overall in 2007, and how it was potted 36 goals fix it.

That hun- working, and and 41 assists dred of others in 19 games were also cho- we’re just seeing split between sen and have the results of it.” Nanaimo and yet to play a New Westmingame for their ster last season. respective orga- WALT WEAVER According New West Jr. A president nizations was to BCJLL comjust another elemissioner Rick ment of a selecLum, the BCJLL tion process where general governors didn’t present a managers had to be part convincing case to their felNostradamus, part Lou low directors on behalf of Lamouriello, to come out the draft. ahead.

“The group from Prince “We were sort of George submitted the blindsided by that vote,” proper papers to eliminate remarkedNewWestminster the midget draft, as they Salmonbellies president claim it hurts their Jr. B Walt Weaver. “As a group, lacrosse league,” said Lum. we were quite satisfied “At the end of the Friday, with the midget draft and it was discussed and the how it was working, and Saturday vote came. (The we’re just seeing the results BCJLL governors) knew of it now.” this was coming up, and The BCJLL governors they just weren’t prepared, meet this weekend to they didn’t come in with weigh their options, with a convincing argument or an eye on replacing a draft enough votes.” that had served a purpose Port Coquitlam Saints in creating a sense of par- president Reg Thompson ity. said he is still dumbfoundThe midget draft was ed as to the motion to stop directed at players from the draft, which he said non-Jr. A associations like was spearheaded by Prince Surrey, Maple Ridge and George’s president.

Prince George, to name a “Last year, there were few, who before the 2007 four players from Prince draft were free to go to any George in our league. … If program that would take a player decides they want them. to play at an elite level, Choosing 16-year-olds and some of them make it who couldn’t or wouldn’t and some of them don’t, relocate was not an issue, cancelling the draft is not but it was seen as a means going to change that,” said to give each Jr. A team an Thompson. opportunity for a fair foot◗Draft Page 16 ing in B.C.’s free agent

U.S. riders win elite four-day velodrome omnium

BY TOM BERRIDGE SPORTS EDITOR tberridge@royalcityrecord.com

BY DAN OLSON REPORTER

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Knight time: Denzel Laquerta takes the ball hard to the hoop in St. Thomas More’s 62-48 win over Lord Byng on opening day at the Chancellor boys’ basketball tournament Wednesday. The final tournament placement games run all day Saturday. The championship final is scheduled for 6:30 p.m.

American Bobby Lea won the elite men’s overall omnium at the recent Saputo Burnaby 4 cycling racing event at the Burnaby Velodrome.

Lea won both the pursuit and 1,000-metre races, while finishing runnerup in the elimination and points races at the four-day competition.

Another American Kit Karzen placed in the runner-up spot, winning the elimination portion, while finishing in the top three in the other events.

Jacob Schwingboth was third with top-three finishes in the elimination and 1,000m.

Svein Tuft, who recently signed on with a new Canadian-owned team, SpiderTech Cycling, coowned by former Olympic silver medallist Steve Bauer, finished in a tie for 17th with a group of other riders. Zach Bell did not finish.

In the elite women’s omnium, Sarah Hammer of the U.S. placed first overall beating out Canada’s Tara Whitten, despite the local Velocity Cycling Club rider’s superior overall time after five events.

Hammer won the elimination and the 500m.

Whitten topped all riders in the pursuit and points races.

Joanne Kelsanowski of New Zealand placed third.

BCIT the karate place to be

BY TOM BERRIDGE SPORTS EDITOR tberridge@royalcityrecord.com

More than 600 martial artists will converge on Burnaby for the 2011 Karate B.C. provincial championships this month.

Burnaby teenage champions Derek Chan and Victoria Barusic will both be looking to qualify for a shot at a Canadian title at the BCIT gym on Jan. 22 and 23.

The opening day of competition will be mostly for novice competitors, while the final day will emphasize on the elite athletes, who will be vying for selection to the B.C. provincial team for the upcoming national championships in Quebec in March.

In recent years, Burnaby athletes have made a significant impact at the national level. Of the 50 to 60 athletes selected to provincial teams approximately 30 to 40 per cent of those have honed their karate skills in Burnaby, said B.C. coach Sandeep Gill.

“We are extremely competitive in Burnaby,” said Gill, who was named Karate B.C.’s high performance coach of the year. “We have produced the athletes who can medal consistently and that’s very hard to do internationally.”

Chan, a defending two-time national champion, and Barusic, both 16, will be looking ahead towards the Pan American junior championships in Brazil in September and the

world juniors later in the year in Malaysia.

Andrea Maikawa, a grand champion winner last year, will also be looking to return to the nationals, where she won bronze medals in junior and open women’s kumite or sparring.

Burnaby martial artist Matthew Ly won a pair of gold medals at last year’s national championships in Toronto. Cadence O’Neal and Kimberly Logan of Burnaby also medalled at the nats.

The local talent currently practising karate in Burnaby is what Gill describes as “a big chunk of the medal haul.” ◗Karate Page 16

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Preseason pair of field lax favourites Kevin Crowley was recently named Lacrosse Magazine’s Division I preseason player of the year.

The 6-4, Stony Brook University midfielder was made a preseason AllAmerican alongside New Westminster teammate Jordan McBride, who was chosen as an honourable mention on the same poll.

Last season was a memorable one for Crowley.

The Stony Brook senior is coming off an Enners Award season as the the nation’s top Div. I men’s field lacrosse player.

The America East player of the year and Tewaaraton Award finalist recorded a single season-best 51 goals and 26 assists for Stony Brook.

Barring the unforseen, Crowley should surpass the school’s all-time scoring record of 201 points.

Crowley is currently the only Stony Brook player to be in the top five in both goals and assists.

Stony Brook is currently ranked fourth overall in the nation behind Syracuse, Virginia and North Carolina.

McBride, a two-time AllAmerican honourable mention, scored a career-best 48 goals last season. He leads Stony Brook in career goal scoring and is the only player in school history to score 40 or more goals in three straight seasons.

Draft: Back to drawing board ◗ continued from page 15

In response to that vote, the governors struck two committees in search of a solution - one geared towards seeing if the league could rejig a draft that would be either palatable to the BCLA membership or could operate without their support, and another group to discuss the merits of a graduating intermediate draft.

Neither Weaver nor Thompson saw an open draft of intermediate players as a likely replacement – as most Jr. A clubs are highly protective of their own talent.

“New West spends a lot of time and has excellent coaches teaching a similar system to its New West players. And lots of kids from the local area want a chance to play for their home team, and you’re going to open it

to a draft and tell them where they’ve got to play?”

Which brings us to this weekend’s meeting.

“We have to go back to the drawing board,” Thompson noted. “A midget draft makes the most sense… It just smacks of stupid when you allow that many teams to vote on a decision that really impacts just eight teams.”

Weaver said some form of compromise may be necessary to get the 60 other directors from around B.C. to support a new midget selection process.

“I think we just have to do a better job of selling the merits of the draft to the other (BCLA) members,” he noted.

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jtaylor@postmedia.com “Baby Book 2009” Burnaby Now/New West Classifieds 201A - 3430 Brighton Ave Burnaby BC V5A 3H4 Burnabynow

CONSTRUCTION INSPECTORS

Needed for upcoming underground utilities / roadwork infrastructure projects for the Surrey, Delta, Vancouver areas during the 2011 construction season. Minimum 7 – 10 years experience required.

Email: wes.elias@stantec.com EVENTS COORDINATOR

Hours are: Thursday through Monday. Duties include: placing and maintaining mall displays; generating new, qualified leads through mall kiosks, home shows, special events, etc.

A valid driver’s licence and clean driving record and a reliable vehicle are required. Salary is $35,000/year + perks.

To apply send resume to:

cwilson@bathfitter.com

Your experience begins at Expedia CruiseShipCenters.

JOIN OUR TEAM!

Turnyour your passion passion for for travel into Turn into aacareer careerselling sellingcruises cruises and travel.

We offer: A FLE XIBLE WORK LIFE Learn more at our THE FREEDOM TO TRAVEL We offer: A FLE XIBLE WORK LIFE DISCOVERY NIGHT ONGOING EDUCATION & SUPPORT THE FREEDOM TO TRAVEL

Monday, January 10th • 7 p.m.

Unit 130 - 5172 Kingsway Ave., Bby.

ONGOING EDUCATION & SUPPORT Contact us today to find out how you can

CHAN E YOUR LIFE

Contact us today to find out how you can (at Kingsway corner Royal Oak) CHAN E YOUR LIFE

RSVP Olivia

(123) 456 7890

1234 Main St. Anytown 604-437-7447 www.cruiseshipcenters.ca/anytown

email: metrotown@cruiseshipcenters.com

ADMINISTRATIVE / INSIDE SALES REP $14/hour + benefits + incentives

Hours may include: Weekdays with night shifts until 8pm.

And Saturdays 9 - 4 or Sundays 10am - 3pm.

Duties at our inbound call centre include making 100 - 150 calls per day; follow-up with approx. 100 inbound leads per week, making sales appointments and doing data entry. The ideal candidate is customer service oriented, organized, and sales driven. And is very competitive, has excellent communication skills and an attention to detail.

To apply send resume to:

cwilson@bathfitter.com

CAREER COACH

Interview Tips, Part 2

A previous participant in one of my career workshops has had 13 interviews with a variety of employers in Vancouver over the past couple months. Here’s part 2 of what he’s learned from his experiences, in his own words: • Practice frequently asked interview questions like, Gregg Taylor "Tell me about yourself?" "What are your strengths and weaknesses?" "Where do you see yourself in 5 years?" "How do you get along with difficult co-workers?" Most interviewers are not creative so they have asked me the same questions over and over.

• Get ready to receive lots of rejections! You're a Sales Rep marketing yourself so it's just a numbers' game. Don't take it personally. It's just business and use your energies for your next interview.

• There could be so many reasons why you didn't get the job offer. It could be because there was an internal candidate. The Hiring Manager wanted to hire his friend or brother, but they still had to go through the formal hiring process. The company thought they had enough money to add an employee, but they realized they didn't. Don't waste your time wondering if you said something wrong at the interview. It's possible that you did everything right, but still didn't get a job.

• Although you may end up wasting lots of time doing company research and dressing up for an interview for nothing if you don't get a job, it's still interesting to meet new people (interviewers) and check out their work environment. You may run into them at a conference or somewhere in the future. You can strike a conversation to network with them if you enjoyed having an interview with them.

• I got a call today for another interview on December 30th! I guess some companies are still conducting interviews during the Holiday season.”

Job searching is a challenging job for anyone. If you need help identifying a career that’s worth all that effort, call my office.

For help finding the work you love, call Transitions Career & Business Consultants, coordinators of The Transitions Program, a free 3 week career exploration program available to all unemployed people at 604434-1177 or 604-681-2774.

Career Confusion?

FIND YOUR PASSION Join our award-winning CAREER PLANNING PROGRAM. Free to the Unemployed

681-2774 Pender & Granville 434-1177 Boundary & Kingsway www.transitionsprogram.ca

Programs start Monthly

Funded in whole or part through the Canada-British Columbia Labour Market Development Agreement

CERTIFIED MILLWRIGHT

We are a leading integrated forest products company searching for a highly motivated individual to work and be challenged in their field.

Major duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: • Preventive Maintenance and repair of sawmill equipment.

• Perform Operating Millwright duties.

Candidates must possess the following qualifications: • Red Seal (Inter-provincial) or B.C.T.Q. Millwright certification.

• Competency in welding.

• Practical knowledge of hydraulics.

• Good technical, problem solving, and trouble-shooting skills • Sawmill experience will be an asset • Must be able to work shift work and weekends • Must be able to work in a team environment.

Competitive wage and good benefit package offered.

Please forward resume to: Fax: 604-581-4104 Email: achoquette@tealjones.com Attention: April Choquette

INSTALLATION TECHNICIANS

We are work hard, play hard home improvement people, committed to making a bathroom renovation easy, simple, affordable, and enjoyable. We are an entrepreneurial growth company who is passionate about materials, manufacturing, and marketing our one of a kind products and services. Our Bath Fitters are used by home owners, major hotels, leading universities and commercial property managers. By using our patented processes, Bath Fitter clients are able to dramatically reduce the expense and time spent remodeling a bathroom to less than a day compared to traditional bathroom repair, which is time consuming and costly.

Founded in 1984 in a garage, Bath Fitter is a $400 million dollar North American retailer that continues to grow rapidly by providing tub, shower and wall components. Headquartered in Montreal, Bath Fitter also has offices in Nashville, TN, USA and 200 retail stores across North America. www.bathfitter.com Job Description Bath Fitter is North America’s leading one-day bathroom remodeler. We’re growing, and need quality focused installation technicians to add to our Team!

To work for our Team, you’ll need to be: Focused on creating a quality finished product Able to communicate well with our customers Able to work unsupervised (after training) Able to troubleshoot for unique situations If you’re hired, you’ll also be rewarded with: Great training and benefits A new and different job each day - all year long Great Pay The ability to work on your own - yet as part of a team The opportunity for advancement or relocation Truck & Tools are provided Job Requirements Carpentry and/or renovation experience A valid driver’s license and clean driving record MUST BRING CLEAN DRIVER'S ABSTRACT IN IF SELECTED FOR AN INTERVIEW! An attention to detail Plumbing experience or ability Intense desire to provide our Customer with a beautiful finished product Please apply to cwilson@bathfitter.com and attach your resume, but Do Your Homework about our Company first!

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FEATUREDEMPLOYMENT EMPLOYMENT EDUCATION FULL-TIME ESTIMATOR

Bath Fitter has immediate Full Time Opening for 1 dynamic individual for an Estimator position.

If selected for an interview, come with KNOWLEDGE of our company and EXCITEMENT about the OPPORTUNITY! You possess strong organizational skills, proven track record of consistent top performance in your career.

You will be based out of our New Burnaby office.

You must demonstrate superior communication skills, in person customer service and closing abilities, computer skills are also essential.

We provide Leads daily, You will also be required to bring in leads too.

We provide paid training as well.

You must have a reliable vehicle, cell phone and access to email.

Company provided health benefits.

Hours vary We are open Mon-Sat 7-8pm Commission based on % of each Sale!

Top Salesperson who is doing just the minimum is making $120K per year You MUST have 5 years CLEAN Valid BC Driver’s License PLEASE BRING A COPY OF ABSTRACT IF SELECTED FOR AN INTERVIEW and NO CRIMINAL RECORD! Must be flexible in availability... apply to cwilson@bathfitter.com and please do your homework about the company before applying

EMPLOYMENT

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Accounting

Experienced TAX PREPARER Personal & Small Business.

Knowledge in Capital Gains, Moving Expenses & Rentals.

Located in New West.

Email resume to: protaxpreparer@gmail.com or fax: 604-540-2785

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Career Services/ Job Search

CAREER CONFUSION? FIND YOUR PASSION

Join our award-winning CAREER PLANNING PROGRAM Free to the Unemployed

www.transitionsprogram.ca

Programs start monthly

681-2774 Pender & Granville

434-1177 Boundary & Kingsway

Funded in whole or part through the Canada-British Columbia Labour Market Development Agreement

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Farm Workers

Maybog Farms Ltd. of Richmond, B.C. is seeking motivated, experienced, reliable and willing workers. This outdoor job entails all aspects of growing berries.

Farming experience is essential.

The job is manual and “hands on” in nature and includes digging drains, planting, pruning, irrigating, weeding and fertilizing. Willingness and the ability to be flexible, and work extended hours, is essential. It is important to understand there is a minimum 40 hour work week and that many times the job requires extended hours. Start date will be March 2011. Salary is $9.28/hour.

Contact info: Please email application to farming@shaw.ca

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General Employment

EXP PAINTERS 3yrs min, car req rate based on exp. 604-790-4554 seatoskypainting@telus.net

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General Employment

Become a Registered Personal Trainer. Earn up to $70/hr.

Government Financial Aid may be available. Hilltop 604-930-8377 See our ad in todays paper under Education.

BREAD GARDEN seeking F/T Food Serv. Supervisor. Comp. of High School and Sev. yrs of exp. a must. $13/hr. e-res: breadgarden.metro@yahoo.ca

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General Employment

SAHDRA HOLDINGS hiring F/T Electronics Tech. Must have: Diploma in Electronics. Exp an asset. $20/hr Fax: 604-877-0748

2011 EXPANSIONS

Flex sched., $16.25 base-appt, cust. sales/service, no exp necessary, conditions apply, will train, Call 604-678-1065 www.immediatework.ca

Skip Tracers

required ( locating debtors in the USA). Must be good on the telephone & internet .

Our Tracers earn $ 13.70 hr to start + bonus + benefits, Earn 35-50K/yr. No exp.

Necessary. Will train suitable candidates. Email resume and cover letter to its.careers@skiptrace.com or call 604-484-6900 Detailed job info at www.skiptrace.com

CARE FACILIITY

Now Hiring

FLAGPERSONS & LANE CLOSURE TECHS

• Must have reliable vehicle • Must be certified & experienced • Union Wages & Benefits Apply in person 19689 Telegraph Trail, Langley fax resume to 604-513-3661 or email: darlene.hibbs@shawbiz.ca

requires ★ CASUAL COOKS

with Journeyman status Institutional experience preferred ★ CASUAL DIETARY AIDES with relevant experience and education ★ CASUAL HOUSEKEEPING AIDES with Building Services Certificate and relevant experience.

RESUMES TO: Blenheim Lodge 3263 Blenheim St., Vancouver, BC, V6L 2X7 Fax: 604-732-7316 Email: reception@blenheimlodge.org Previous applicants need not apply.

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General Employment

CARETAKER req’d for Gambier Island Christian Camp. Visit: campartaban.com/caretaker.htm

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Health Care

ACCENTUS MEDICAL Transcription Services requires Canadian MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTIONISTS to work from home. Expertise in Operative Reports and Oncology needed. Health Benefits now available! Please apply online www.accentus.ca/ employment.html

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Medical/Dental

MEDICAL TRAINEES NEEDED NOW!

Doctors & Hospitals are seeking Certified Medical Administrative & Medical Office Assistants & Pharmacy Assistants. No Experience? Need Training?

Local Career Training & Job Placement is available.

1-888-748-4126

Some great kids aged 12 to 18 who need a stable, caring home for a few months.

If you’ve been looking for a home-based opportunity to do meaningful, fulfilling work.

Qualified applicants receive training, support and monthly remuneration.

Funding is available for modifications to better equip your home.

A child at risk is waiting for an open door. Make it yours.

Call 604-708-2628 www.plea.ca

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Trades/Technical

DLE IS CURRENTLY ACCEPTING resumes for 3rd or 4th year Technicians/ Journeymen, and a motivated counter parts person. Email resumes to: kwiebe@douglaslake.com or Fax: 1-250-782-5286 GASFITTER / SERVICEMAN Required Immediately. Gasfitter Furnace Serviceman. Fax resume to 250-787-1320 Call: 250-787-1361. This is a full time position ith excellent future for the right person.

SPACE BOOKING For: VANCOUVER CENTRAL Rep: LBampton Ad#: 1289210

FOODSAFE 1 DAY COURSES Guaranteed best value!

Six Metro Vancouver Locations: Vancouver • Burnaby • Surrey • Richmond • Coquitlam • Maple Ridge All our Instructors are also working local Health Inspectors!

Classes held each week & weekend! Course materials available in 6 languages. Same-day Certification. Visit our website at www.foodsafe-courses.com or call 604-272-7213 ADVANCE Hospitality Education – B.C.’s #1 Choice for Foodsafe & WorldHost Training.

MARITIME DRILLING SCHOOL

Entry-level training for land and offshore oilrigs. Excellent wages, benefits and opportunities to travel the world.

January 31 - February 19 and February 28 - March 19, 2011.

Contact: 1-866-807-3960 www.mdslimited.ca

Hilltop Academy 604-930-8377 www.hilltop academy.ca

Become a Registered Personal Trainer • Earn up to $70/hr.

• Government Financial Aid may be available.

bank teller training Get the edge on a new career in banking

JR Training Center in Newton is offering 2 weeks of day or evening classes.

CALL TODAY!

T 778.294.6294 E joan@jrtrainingcenter.com

FOODSAFE 1 DAY COURSES – ONLY $62!

Burnaby: Jan 8 or 30 Vancouver: Every Sat, Sun & Mon Also Coq • Sry • Rcmd • M.Ridge • Lgly Health Inspector Instructors!

ADVANCE Hospitality Education BC’s #1 Foodsafe Choice

www.advance-education.com

604-272-7213

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Career Services/ Job Search

BECOME AN EVENT PLANNER with the IEWP (TM) online course. Start your own successful business. You’ll receive fullcolour texts, DVD’s, assignments, and personal tutoring.

FREE BROCHURE! 1-800-267-1829 www.qceventplanning.com

INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL Locations in Alberta & BC. Hands on real world training. Full sized equipment. Job placement assistance. Funding Available.

1-866-399-3853 www.iheschool.com

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Driving Lessons

AFFORDABLE DRIVING LESSONS!!! Class 5 & 7 Spec. Promo: $30 each for first 2 lessons! ( 1 hour) Door to door service!

Gov’t Lic. Instructor.

Metropolis Driving School 604 518 7949 or visit: www. metropolisdriving.com

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Music/Theatre/ Dance

IN HOME OR STUDIO LESSONS Piano, Theory & other instruments.

Allegro Music School 604-327-7765

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EDUCATION

MARKETPLACE PETS & LIVESTOCK

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ANTIQUE SHOW Sat., Jan. 8th

7:30-9:00 a.m. $10 Early Bird 9am-5pm $1.50 Reg. Admission VENDORS WANTED

Tables: only $3500 703 Terminal Ave., Vancouver Info: 604-685-8843

VANCOUVER FLEA MARKET

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LIKE NEW! Fridge Stove Washer Dryer Stacker Coin W/D set

200 100 $ 150 $ 100 $ 300 $ 750 $

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For Sale Miscellaneous

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best Price, Best Quality.

All Shapes & Colors Available.

Call 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.ca

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Fuel

FULL YEAR SEASONED Alder, Birch & Maple Firewood, Split & Delivered. 604-825-9264

We Believe in You.

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

PRACTICAL NURSING LIMITEDSEATSAVAILABLE! PROGRAM

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

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

Health Care Assistant Program

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Fuel

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Cats

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

Includes: Crisis Prevention Management & Palliative Care

Community Support Worker/ Social Services

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

Eary Childhood Education

Career Opportunities: Early Childhood Educator, Child Care Supervisor, Child Care Centre Director

Get in. Get Out. Get Working.

Alder • Birch • Maple Dry, Clean Hardwoods

#1 in Sales • 27 yrs in business Full & half cords 7days/week

604-805-6694

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★CATS & KITTENS★ FOR ADOPTION !

Lumber/Building Supplies

#1A STEEL BUILDING SALE! Save up to 60% on your new garage, shop, warehouse or storage building. 6 different colors available! 40 year warranty!

FREE shipping for the first 20 callers! 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca ENGINEERED HARDWOOD! Variety of types I need to clear our ASAP. ALL under /sqft. Original value up to /sqft. Some large quantities still avail. 778-835-9176, ashley_buchholtz@hotmail.com

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Dogs

2 CHIHUAHUA female, 10 wks shots dewormed, healthy, $500. ready to go! Nick 604-505-2891

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AMERICAN COCKER spaniel cuddly, child friendly, 1st shots vet checked,$700 cash 604-823-4393

520-3900

Take Your Pick from the

HOTTEST JOBS

JACK RUSSELL pups smooth m/f, dewormed, 1 shots, tails docked, view parents, $450. 604-701-1587 MALTIPOO PUPS - bro and sis born Aug 29/10. All 3 shots+rabies+dewormed/flea tment.

White, vet checked healthy $1500 for both + crate, bed, toys etc.. girltalk1960@yahoo.ca PIT BULL Pups. Pb Blue Nose, M & F, ready to go. $600 Pls Leave Message 604-819-6006

POMERANIAN TEACUP babies + Mom. First shots, dewormed, dew claws. $750+. 604-581-2544

BERNESE MOUNTAIN Dog Pups. Available now. $950/each.

Call 778-241-5504 (Langley).

Foster homes urgently req’d for rescued, abandoned & neglected dogs. Many breeds. www. abetterlifedogrescue.com

ROTTWEILER PUPPIES, CKC Reg. Malti V-1 rated, top blood lines, Health Cert. 604-535-9994

MIN PIN, reg. spayed, to good home. Fem Doberman, spayed, exc. temp. $250. 604-820-4554

AUCTION CALENDAR ★★★ 3 GRAD Dresses For Sale ! ★★★

Hey are you looking for your Grad Dress 2011?

Only Worn ONE time. Will sacrifice @ 1/2 price from original price!!

■ Size Small: Blue dress: Paid $140, Asking $75 ■ Size 4: Red dress. Paid $550, Asking $275 ■ Size 6: Black dress: Paid $550. Asking $275 Call or email for photos and info at: 604-880-0288 mandi_babi@hotmail.com. Serious buyers only please!

GIANT FOOD • RESTAURANT • BAKERY

• DELI • PIZZA • CAFÉ • GROCERY STORE • PUB • BUTCHER EQUIPMENT AUCTION • Bailiff & Court Bailiff Seizures • Pill & Pharmaceutical Equipment • Approx. 20-foot Conveyor Bottling/Labeling/Filling Line • Contents of Mona’s Restaurant • Contents of Wrap/Sub-Style Restaurant • Contents of Family-Style Restaurant • Large Selection of Butcher Equipment • Several Sections Booth Seating with Tables • Large Selection Restaurant Tables & Chairs • Four (4) Walk-In Coolers and/or Freezers

SATURDAY, JANUARY 15th @ 10AM Viewing Times: Friday, January 14, 9:00 am - 4:30 pm Saturday, January 15, 9:00 am ’til Auction Time

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Childcare Available

LICENSED DAYCARE in New West has openings for children 0-5 years old. Call 604-525-7053

CREATIVE MINDS Lic’d Childcare. 7am - 6pm.

Spacious/clean. Near schools & park. Daycare program by ECE teacher. Openings for 1 6 yrs old. Very low prices! 18 Ave, Burnaby. 604-525-5778

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Preschools/ Kindergarten

Precious Minds

Montessori School 1630 Edinburgh St., New West.

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

604.516.7777

Call our New Westminster Campus

www.sprottshaw.com

GOLDEN DOODLE Pups great family pets, email pics avail, $750. 250-674-0091

604-724-7652

• SMALL CLASS SIZES • MONTHLY INTAKES • FINANCIAL OPTIONS • CAREER FOCUSED PROGRAMS • FREE LIFETIME UPGRADING • JOB PLACEMENT ASSISTANCE

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Dogs

CATS for ADOPTION Royal City Humane Society.

604-524-6447 www.rchs.bc.ca

PLUS

(Formerly Resident Care Attendant Program)

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FEATURING: New & Used Stainless Steel Refrigeration • Reach-In Coolers & Freezers • Stainless Steel Tables • Dishwashers • Racks • Kettles • Ovens • Ranges • Flat Tops • Vac Packers • Meat Saws • Deck & Pizza Ovens • Huge Assorted Inserts • Small Wares • Glassware • Pots & Pans • Plus Much More . . .

FOR FULL DETAILS & PICTURES VISIT: www.lovesauctions.com

LOVE’S AUCTIONEERS & APPRAISERS LTD.

2720 No. 5 Road, Richmond, B.C. • 604-244-9350

Do you need to advertise your Daycare or Preschool ?

'Kids on the Go' Feature runs once a month... in The Burnaby Now & The New West Record To place an ad or for more info please call

Linda 604.444.3057

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Registered Massage Services

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

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Metaphysical

*CONNECT WITH YOUR FUTURE* Learn from the past, Master the present!

Call A True Psychic NOW! $3.19min 1-877-478-4410 (18+) 1-900-783-3800 Answers to all your questions!

DON’T GO THROUGH LIFE SUFFERING! Spritiual Psychic gives the

answers and directions to all lifes problems. Reunites lovers, stops divorce, brings success to business, jobs, family, helps the sick, removes bad luck and Jadoo. Reveals names of enemies. Jasmin will not ask why you called, she will tell you.

First Reading Free 1-888-541-1118

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Mind,Body&Soul

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

Business Opps/ Franchises

#1 JANITORIAL FRANCHISE Customers, (Office Cleaning), Training and support. Financing. www.coverall.com 604-434-7744 info@coverallbc.com

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Legal Services

#1 IN PARDONS Remove your criminal record.

Express Pardons offers the FASTEST pardons, LOWEST prices, and it’s GUARANTEED. BBB Accredited. FREE Consultation Toll-free: 1-866-416-6772 www.ExpressPardons.com

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Money to Loan

COMMERCIAL MORTGAGES Having difficulty obtaining Financing?

Martinique Walker, AMP

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

Need Cash Today?

✔Do you Own a Car? ✔Borrow up to $10000.00 ✔No Credit Checks! ✔Cash same day, local office www.REALCARCASH.com

604.777.5046

FIXED MORTGAGE

Rates Have Gone Up! Variable Rates are still low.

RATES as LOW as 2.15%

Let me take your application now for a Rate Hold up to 3 - 4 months.

Refinance / Consolidate Now.

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Accounting/ Bookkeeping

INCOME TAX returns: Delinquent or current. Small business or single. Starting at: $35 per return.

20 yrs experience. 604-420-1108

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Financial Services

Cut Your Debt by up to 70% DEBT Forgiveness Program Avoid Bankruptcy, Stops Creditor Calls. Much lower Payments at 0% Interest.

We work for You, not Your Creditors.

Call 1-866-690-3328 www.4pillars.ca

Martinique Walker, AMP

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

1997/CHRYSLER INTREPID Sport,Grey color,VIN 2C3HH46TOVH775233.

Debtor :Czerniej Wanda Theresia Amount of debt-$1358.48.

Vehicle will be sold by Westminster Landing Corp. on 29th day of January, 2011 at #1-13 K de K Court,New Westminster, B.C., V3M 6B6

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS

Notice is hereby given that creditors and others, having claims against the Estate of James Leslie McIntosh; formerly of 4056 Kincaid Street, Burnaby, B.C. V5G 1V8 Deceased, who died on February 14, 2010, are hereby required to send the particulars thereof to the undersigned Executor, c/o Steve McIntosh 3940 Indian River Drive, North Vancouver, B.C. V7G 2G9 on or before February 11, 2011, after which date the estate’s assets will be distributed, having regard only to the claims that have been received.

Steve McIntosh, Executor NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS THE ESTATE OF JOAN BARBARA FULTON, DECEASED All persons having claims against the above estate are required to send full particulars of such claims to the undersigned Executrix, at 35937 Sundew Place, Abbotsford, British Columbia, V3G 1E9, Canada on or before the 14th day of February, 2011, after which date the estate’s assets will be distributed, having regard only to claims that have then been received.

Connie Wiebe, Executrix CLARK WILSON LLP Solicitors

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Under the Residential Tenancy Regulation, a notice of disposition is being given to Devon McLeod for all personal property (sofas, TV, mattress, dishes, tables, bed frame, tv stand, etc) to be sold from the residence of basement 7567 Imperial Street, Burnaby BC if no response within 30 days (February 8th, 2011) from date of this notice.

The tenant (Devon McLeod) left the property at the rental residence in beginning of September 2010 without notice and without paying rent since August 2010 to present. The landlord, Mindy Luddu of 7567 Imperial Street, Burnaby BC has given this notice on January 8, 2011.

REAL ESTATE RENTALS Real Estate Services

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LIST ON MLS ™ for $399* Homeland Realty Ed Walker 604-724-6702 www.bcjustlisted.com

Houses - Sale

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Apt/Condos

AVAIL JAN 15, newly reno’d, 621 Colburne St, 1 block from Queens Park, 1 BR, $735/mo + 1/2 heat, light, No pets. 604-454-4540

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Condos/ Townhouses

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$99 can sell your home 574-5243 Burnaby Barber Shop, owner retiring, 4 chairs nr Brentwood Mall $25K 299-2120 id5283 Chilliwack Promontory 1880sf 2br 2.5ba home, stunning view $379K 392-6065 id5266 Cultus Lake Price Reduced 900sf cottage, 1 block to beach $329K 819-6787 id5236 Delta Price Reduced studio condo, 19+ complex, pool, park, $99,900 597-8361 id4714 Hope 6 condos 805sf-1389sf all 2br, 2ba from $99,900-$135,900 309-7531 id4626 Langley Brookswood fully renovated executive 2491sf 3br 3ba $690K 532-2019 id5275 Maple Ridge spotless 947sf 1br condo above snrs cent 55+ $219,900 466-1882 id5262 New Westminster Price Reduced, 555sf 1br condo, view, $164,900 525-8577 id5081 Poco Brand NEW 2842sf 5br 3.5ba w/suite, pick your colours $699K 825-1512 id5274 Sry Sullivan Mews ground lvl 1200sf 2br 2ba tnhse, 55+complex $220K 834-6935 id5136 Sry E Newton 1 acre lot with 2600sf 6br 2.5ba bungalow $479,900 778-549-2056 id5198 Sry Fleetwood huge 4542sf 8br 6ba, 6965sf lot with 2 suites $753,500 507-0099 id5219 Sry Bear Creek Park 1440sf 2br 2ba in gated 45+ community $289K 597-0616 id5234 Sry Panorama 2675sf 4br home on subdividable 7724sf lot $459K 778-999-3387 id5272 Sry ground lvl 1200sf 2br 2ba tnhse, Sullivan Mews 55+complex $190K 897-1520 id5286 Sry Rancher style updated 1200sf 2br 2ba tnhse 55+ complex $259K 572-0036 id5287 Vanc Kerrisdale Organic Produce Market established 17 years $210K 261-2438 id5261

BBY; Centrepoint Metrotown, New, VIEW, 2 BR, 2 bath, all appl, f/p, balcony, sec prkg, Gym. $1900. Avail now. 604-617-5852

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SALISBURY PLACE 7272 Salisbury Ave Bby Highgate 1 BR incl heat & hot water. N/S & N/P. $877/mo. 604-524-4720

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6035

Mobile Homes

14X70 - 3 BR new reno Hope,

immac, lrg open plan,5 new appl,grt bath, nr town/hosp , adult only, some finance avail $79,900 604-867-9011

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6040

Okanagen/ Interior

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6052

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6508

Apt/Condos

BBY, BRENTWOOD, NEW 1 BR, balcony, 6 appls, gym. NS/NP. Av Dec 15. $1200/mo. 778-558-9290 BBY, Lghd Mall. 1 BR, $850 incl ht & h/w. ns/np, new bath & tile, storage, Feb 1. 604-779-3882 BBY, METROTOWN. 1 - 2 BR. Clean, quiet bldg. Incl heat/hot water. Immed. 778-323-0237 BBY METROTOWN 1 BR. Avail Immed, Clean, quiet bldng. Inc heat/hot water. 778-848-1790 BBY SOUTH 2 BR Apt. Near all ammens. Incls heat & hot water, prkg, quiet bldg. $925. Now. NP. 604-921-1572 or 604-828-9917

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BACH.& 1BD/RM avail from 600.00 h/w & basic cable inc. No Pets,u/g park avail.Ref.Req. 1 yr lease.604-525-2599

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on Balmoral Street avail.

Close to trans, Highgate Mall & shopping. Rent incls heat & h/w. Refs req’d. Reno’d stes avail. Wheelchair accessible.

Ana 778-859-0798 or Bayside Property Office 604-432-7774 for more info or to view.

1021 HOWAY ST. NEW WESTMINSTER

1 & 2 Bdrms from $825

Include heat, hot water, D/W, gym & visual intercom.

U/G parking & storage avail.

Near transit/Skytrain & shopping.

Move-in bonus. Call for details.

Pet Friendly Community

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6508

BBY, Willingdon/ Lougheed Hwy. Concrete deluxe 2 BR + fam rm.

1,300 sf. Near Skytrain, Save-onFoods, Brentwood Mall. Ns/np. $1,495/mo. Feb 1. 604-953-0952

COQ. 2 BR $875, 1 BR $800, Now/Feb 1, incls heat, prkg.

778-990-7079 or 604-521-8249

2232 McAllister Port Coquitlam 2 BR & 3 BR

Apartments avail Feb 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

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Cancer June 21-July 22: The accent lies on relationships: partnerships, marriage, exciting prospects if single – and on opportunities, opposition, litigation, negotiation, relocation. Be patient if a legal matter gets in the way of a work project before Thursday: this barrier should fade by late month or March. Recent relationship intensity will lighten Saturday onward. This day starts a six-week period of investment in your career (via money, time, commitment, any of these). But avoid “pure investments” these six weeks – they might “burn cash.” Thursday/Friday bring social delights! Retreat, rest, plan Saturday.

Leo July 23-Aug. 22: Another 11 days of work and health drudgery. But this trend is relieved by a nice, buoyant romantic breeze. After Saturday, too, life becomes so exciting you’ll forget that work surrounds you! However, you probably have lots of unfinished chores “hanging fire” after a few weeks of neglect or misdirected efforts. Focus on those now, briskly clear away as much as you can. Don’t mix sex and romance before Thursday, nor creativity and “building,” nor investment and a gambling urge. Be ambitious, seek out higher-ups Thursday/Friday – luck accompanies you. Saturday brings social joys!

Virgo Aug. 23-Sept. 22: The emphasis lies on romance, creative urges, speculation and a love of “risk,” children’s affairs, pleasure and beauty. You’re riding a winning streak! But don’t expect a lot of cooperation from spouse, others, regarding any property, security or family notion you have. They’ll only join in if there is an ambitious angle for them. Don’t try to seal any deals before Thursday. Though two weeks remain in this romantic phase, you’ll need to make your bid for intimacy now, as Saturday ends a long “sexual magnetism” streak. (Another, life-changing one comes Nov. 11 to July 2012.)

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Tim Stephens' Astral Reflections Aries March 21 - April 19: Remain ambitious.

You see things wisely, your “executive decisions” are good. The barrier that appeared last week (refusal/ competition from another?) is not gone, but you’re moving beyond it. Retreat, rest and plan future actions Sunday. Your energy surges Monday to Wednesday – you’ll need it to run the gauntlet of barriers and problems that face you – give it a heroic try! It ends with a comforting message or thought. Chase money (or buy important items) Thursday/Friday – smooth luck accompanies you. Saturday brings talks, trips, casual friends – and starts six weeks of social joy!

Taurus April 20-May 20: You’re making some of the most important contacts of this decade, over the last year and this month. Be sociable, say hello, join new groups and clubs. Strictly avoid legal hassles this week. Take care with “big money” Sunday to Wednesday – unrealistic hopes could lead you astray. Your energy, charisma and effectiveness soar Wednesday night through pre-dawn Saturday – a good time to socialize, join that new group, or whisper words of love to someone! Chase money, shop, sell items Saturday. Friday starts six weeks of possible friction with bosses, parents – be humble, not sassy!

Gemini May 21-June 20: This week contains yes’s and no’s. The biggest “no” occurs Tuesday and Friday in investment, large money, power, clout and sexual areas. (Especially if these also involve legal, international, intellectual and cultural arenas.) The yes’s? In work, health, career Monday to Wednesday and Saturday: commitment equals eventual winning!

If you have to choose between love, creativity and risk on one side and big money, clout, power, sexual magnetism on the other, choose love, creativity, risk: they control the environment right now. Your finances need change, but not expansion. You’re loved.

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Libra Sept. 23-Oct. 22: The main accent lies on family, home, security, real estate, gardening, nutrition, Mother Nature. This area faces significant (world-changing) transformations now to 2024. This week (and the past five) domestic conditions fight your partnership yearnings. E.g., you live in different cities, or your place is such a mess you fear to invite anyone home, or “Mommy” lives on the couch. However, Saturday eases this: you start six weeks of heightened romantic prospects and intensity. This leads to a February-June blooming of splendid relationship luck, and in turn to eight years of love excitement.

Scorpio Oct. 23-Nov. 21: Paperwork, details, communications, errands – you have a lot of small chores to perform. You’ll do them easily. Your money luck improves. Buy a gift for a loved one. Sunday’s romantic. Tackle chores Monday to Wednesday – but avoid money topics, or chasing money. Relationships inspire, attract, open doors to success Wednesday night to Saturday pre-dawn. Be outgoing, eager, diplomatic – love could shine! Saturday brings mysteries, financial and sexual opportunities. This day begins six weeks of possible domestic friction – channel this energy into repairs or build a new job “base.”

Sagittarius Nov. 22-Dec. 21: Continue to chase money. You might have to make some decisions or pronouncements about home, family, real estate – you’re still ultra-lucky here to Jan. 21. Buying a new home is favoured Jan. 9, 10 (before 2 p.m. PST) 13,14, 15, 19 (to 1:30 p.m.) 20 and 21. Money continues to flow beside you – bringing more, but prompting you to spend more. Sunday’s for home, family. Romance, creative projects, speculation call you Monday dawn to Wednesday eve. Tackle chores and health issues Thursday/Friday: you’ll succeed easily! Exciting meetings, opportunities Saturday.

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Jan. 9 - Jan. 16 Capricorn Dec. 22-Jan. 19: Your energy, charisma, pizzazz and effectiveness ride high! Make contacts and satisfy your curiosity, especially Sunday. Get out all week, chase, begin important projects. Demand an end to unfair or stale situations Monday to Wednesday.

Romance, creative surges, speculative urges and pleasure visit you Wednesday night to Saturday predawn. Tackle chores Saturday. This day, a long period of determination and sexual magnetism ends; this was a complex “gift,” for it also nudged you toward the end of many things. Most things existing before 2008 are ripe for ending. Soon – the new!

Aquarius Jan. 20-Feb. 18: Continue to rest. Lie low, contemplate people and situations, and make plans. Be charitable. Deal with government agencies, institutions, corporate head offices. This week and next are your last “opening” for a while to make a major purchase or launch a lucky earnings vehicle.

Sunday is particularly good for this. (But DON’T buy high-tech, electronics, etc. before Thursday.) Talks, trips and casual friends fill Monday-Wednesday.

Deal with family, real estate Thursday/Friday – luck accompanies you. Starting Saturday, you’ll be active, magnetic and determined, for six weeks!

Pisces Feb. 19-March 20: Bosses, parents and higher-ups treat you with new approval or affection for the rest of January. Take advantage – socialize, schmooze. Money often flows along “networks.” Your energy remains high Sunday. Be ambitious Monday to Wednesday, especially in the pursuit of money.

(These are not really good purchasing days, though, nor for gaining the co-operation of your equals/peers.)

Casual friends, siblings, communications and travel fill Thursday/Friday – all is smooth, easy! Settle into a “down home” weekend Saturday. This day starts six weeks of secret money plans or “charity money.” timstephens@shaw.ca • Reading: 416-686-5014

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RENTALS

6508

Apt/Condos

COQ • Austin Heights Clean Apts to rent. Sorry no pets.

604-936-5755 COQ HOWIE Ave, 1 BR, 700+sf, quiet bldg, sec’d prkg, does not include cable/hydro. $725 incls hot water. N/P. 604-941-2313 FURNISHED 1BRCONDO $1200 1403-833 Agnes St. N.W. Avail. anytime 604-250-9308

AMBER ROCHESTOR 545 Rochester Ave, Coq

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

6508

Apt/Condos

NEW WESTMINSTER, One Bedroom, $730/mo Includes heat, h/w, cable & parking. Near schools, shops, bus & Skytrain. Available February 1st.

Cats okay! Deposit required.

Call 604-521-2884

Coquitlam

1178 Heffley Crescent

As new 1 & den, west facing condo, 5 applis., exercise fac.

Feb 1. Lease & exc ref a must.

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

office: 604 936-3907

COTTONWOOD PLAZA

AMBER (W)

Large units some with 2nd bathroom or den.

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

555 Cottonwood Ave, Coq

401 Westview St, Coq Large Units.

Near Lougheed Mall.

Transportation & S.F.U.

office: 604 936-1225

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

JUNIPER COURT

ARBOUR GREENE 552 Dansey Ave, Coq

Extra Large 2 Bedrooms.

Close to Lougheed Mall & S.F.U.

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

700 PARK CRESCENT

415 Westview St, Coq

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

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

1 BEDROOMS

Starting at $935 Adult friendly building. Inste laundry, visual intercom, gated parking. Near shops & bus. Includes hotwater & storage. Sorry No Pets!!

Call 604-522-3391

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

Well Managed Building.

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

Bach, 1 BR & 2 BR

604 420-5636

www.montecitotowers.com

1 BR, (80% adult bldg), $750.

2 BR fr $925. 3 BR fr $1100. ● Spacious apartments ● Heat, h/w, prkg, indoor pool ● Ball court, daycare avail. ● Near Skytrain, shopping & kids park. Sorry no pets.

604 939-0944

Apt/Condos

NEW WEST nr RCH/Skytrain, 1 BR apt, $740/mo, No Pets, quiet complex, Call 604 299-8288

GARDEN VILLA

PORT MOODY Sub-Penthouse, NEW, Water view! 3 BR + solarium, 1100sf, 2 bath, all ss appls, sec prkg, Gym, Pool + Aria Club.

N/S. $1700. Now. 604-889-8750

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

NEW WEST

St Andrews Street 2 BR Apt, Large balcony, updated, nr transit & amens.

Available Feb 1. Small pet ok with pet deposit.

Call 604-540-9300 VILLA MARGARETA 320-9th St, New West

Bach & 1 BR Available.

All Suites Have Balconies.

Undergrd Parking Available.

Refs Required. Small Pet Ok.

CALL 604 715-7764 BAYSIDE PROPERTY SERVICES

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New Westminster

CALYPSO COURT

6508

NEW WEST, 1 BR Penthouse, priv deck $980. 2 BR Main flr $980. 1 BR $765. Incls ht/htwtr, deluxe cbl. NS/NP. 604-521-4180

1300 King Albert, Coq

WHITGIFT GARDENS

99-7360 Halifax St, Bby

Apt/Condos

Close to Transportation, Schools & S.F.U.

KING ALBERT COURT

Family Living

MONTECITO TOWERS

6508

220 - 7th St, New West 1 BR, $700. Rent includes heat & hot water, reno’d suites with big patios. By shops, banks, Skytrain & college.

U/grd parking available.

Call 604-519-1382

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

NEW WESTMINSTER

To place your ad call

604-444-3000

Managed by Colliers International

814 Royal Avenue

Newer 2 BR Condo, 6 appls, N/S, pet possible. Avail now or Feb 1. Lease and excellent refs a must. $1250.

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

New Westminster

909 - 12th Street

Bright 2 BR ste. New carpets.

Fridge, stove & W/D in building.

Avail now or Feb 1. $950. Ns/np.

Lease & excellent refs a must.

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

ROTARY TOWER 25 Clute St, New West

Age 55 or over. Beautiful view.

Bach high rise apt.

Close to trans & shopping.

Rent incl all utils. Refs req.

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

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FOR RENT

1-BEDROOM A PT. Move in tomorrow. Affor dable monthly rent.

ROYAL CRESCENT ESTATES

22588 Royal Crescent Ave, Maple Ridge Large units. Close to Golden Ears Bridge. Great view of River

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

SUNSET PARK 5870 Sunset Street

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

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.

Shared Accommodation

6595-20

Coq./Poco/ Port Moody

COQ, Lough Mall. Share big kitchen. $480/mo incl util, ’net, rad heat, a/c. Ns/np. 778-355-3575 ROOMMATE NEEDED to share 1800 sqft Townhouse in Port Moody, w/d, laminate floors, $595 incls utils, cable & internet, parking, indoor pool, nr SFU & Lougheed Mall. Suits professional working person or student. References Required. Avail Dec 15 or Jan 1. Call 778-846-5275

6602

Suites/Partial Houses

BBY 2 BR g/l in new house, $750 incls heat/hydro. NS/NP. Nr Canada Way/Imperial. Suits 1 or 2 Jan 15/ Feb 1. 604-521-6658 BBY CDA WAY area, 2 BR mn flr, h/w flrs, appls, enste w/d, dbl gara n/p, $1200. Feb 1. 604-522-5951

BBY, Central. Lrg 3 BR, 2 baths, f/p, priv w/d, c/port. Exc cond. $1350 + ½ util. Small pet ok. N/s.

Near BCIT, SFU, BGH, Skytrain & bus. Avail now. 604-298-6874 BBY, DEER LAKE. 2 BR, grd/lvl.

Sh’d w/d. Ns/np. Refs. $950/mo incls utils. 604-298-9149

6602

Suites/Partial Houses

COQ, CENTRAL. 1 BR & Den gr lev ste, sh’d W/D, own entry, prkg. $650 + sh’d utls. N/S, no dogs.

Avail Jan 15. 604 937-3534 COQ Lrg 1 BR + Office, sh’d W/D. Nr SFU. $850 incls utils/cbl/net NS. Av now or Feb 778-232-6359

COQ WESTWOOD Plateau. 1 BR, g/l, sh’d W/D. $750 incl hydro/ cbl. Ns/np. Now. 604-889-6175

N. WEST, Queensborough, 3 BR, main flr, 1 bath, $1100/mo + utils, available immed, own parking.

604-722-5550 or 604-671-8389 NEW WEST, BRAND NEW 1 BR ste. Avail now. $700 incls utls & hspd net. NS/NP. 604-763-4715

NEW WEST Queens Park, 1 BR bsmt ste. NS/NP. Avail Jan 15/31. $625 incls utls. 604-525-0613 NEW WEST, Queensborough. 2 BR, Priv ent. Shared w/d. N/S, N/P, Nr bus & Skytrain. $725 incls hydro/heat. Avail Now. Call 604-307-9350, leave message

POCO 2 BR upper, $1150/mo incls utils, w/d, d/w, rad heat, f/bath, Feb 1. N/P & N/S. 604-468-2940 or 604 970-7672

BONSOR APTS

BBY Gov’t area, 2 BR glvl ste, $900 incl util/cbl, ns/np, avail Now, nr skytn/SFU, 604 420-6451

POCO. Reno’d 3 BR upper flr, 2 baths, storage. $1290/mo + 60% util, immed. Ns/Np. 604-375-8757

BBY High Gate, nr transit, 2.5 BR bmst, 4 appls, ns, sm pet ok, $850 + 1/2 util, Now, 604 515-1578

Queensborough Newly Reno’d 1 BR. $550 incl util/sat tv. Now 604-515-7875, 778-829-7675

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.

Contact Natalie 778-230-9037 or Bayside Property Services Office: 604-432-7774

6540

Houses - Rent

3 Bdrm Homes! Rent TO OWN! Poor Credit Ok, Low Down.

Call Karyn 604-857-3597 4 BR 2.5 Bath w/ att’d garage. 5 appl. Walk to Superstore & Johnson High. $1,750 (604) 727-8899 ANMORE, 2 BR Rancher, reno’d, 1900sf, lev acreage, 5 appls, 2 bath, f/p, garg, patio. Mins PoMo/ Coq Ctr, Buntzen, 778-688-6622 BBY NORTH 2 BR & Den mn flr, 5 appls, $1200. Jan 15/Feb 1. n/s, n/p, adult oriented. 604-880-9433

COQ, Blue Mtn/ Como Lake. 3 BR, upper flr. 1.5 baths, big deck, 6 appl. $1,490/mo + 2/3 utils. Ns/ np. Near schools. 604-939-6077

COQ New Horizon, newly reno’d 3BR, 2 lvls, all new appls, 1900 sf, nr Pinetree Sec, ns/np, Jan 1st, $1850/mo, 604 760-6372 STOP RENTING-RENT TO OWN ● No Qualification - Low Down ● COQUITLAM - 218 Allard St. 2 bdrm HANDY MAN SPECIAL!!!

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6450

Miscellaneous Rentals

New Westminster CALL 604 723-8215 BAYSIDE PROPERTY SERVICES

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

BBY, N. 2 BR upper lvl, mtn & city view, lrg deck, n/p, $830 + utils.

Priv w/d. Also: Bach suite, $680 incl utils. Immed. 604-951-8632 BBY N, Brentwood, 2 BR ste, hrdwd flrs, sh’d W/D. NS/NP. $820 + utls. Feb 1. 778-998-6685 BBY N., near SFU/transit. 1 BR lrg bsmt ste. NS/NP. Avail now. $800 incls utls. 604-299-0923 BBY nr Brentwood/Skytn, 1 BR glvl ste, suits 1, NS/NP, avail Feb 1st, $760 incl utils, 604-294-5435

Alarm/Security

ALARM 604-463-7919 Systems Ltd.

8020

Blinds & Draperies

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

8030

Carpentry

BBY - nr Patterson skytrain stn, 1 BR, own W/D. $850 incls heat.

NS/NP. Feb 1. 604-710-4440

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

BBY Parkcrest 1 BR bach g/l bright, partly furn, backyard, $750 incl util, Jan 1, ns/np, nr Holdom Skytn, Suits 1. 604-294-8500

RENO’S, CARPENTRY, Drywall, Handyman. 30 years experience.

Phone David 604-825-4072

8035 BBY, S. 2 BR, upper flr. 1.5 baths.

Near BCIT/Metrotown. Covered deck. Sh’d w/d. Ns/np. $1100/mo + util. Immed. 604-433-2688

BBY, SPERLING. Big 1 BR, g/lvl, f/bath, sh’d w/d. $850/mo incl hydro. Ns/np. Immed. Near bus.

604-671-1179 or 604-434-9789 COQ 1 BR g/l, avail now. $750 incls utls, cble, net, W/D. Suits 1.

Como Lake/Blue Mtn. NS/NP. 604-240-3641 or 604-729-4709

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

8055

Cleaning

A.S.B.A. ENTERPRISE. Comm/ Res. Free Est. $20/hour includes supplies. Insured. 604-723-0162 ENERGETIC LADY will clean your home. Honest & reliable.

Call 778-233-5859 (Coquitlam)

Maids 'R' US Exc. Home Cleaning! Great Prices! 20 yrs Exp, Ref's, Res/Comm 604 808-0212

8073 COQ, Lough Mall. 2 BR, g/lvl. Priv w/d & ent. F/ba. Ns/np. $1050/mo incl util. Immed. 604-931-3677

RIVERS INLET • 2 BR Townhouse • 3 BR Townhouse 1.5 bath, 2 levels, 5 appls, decorative fireplace, carport.

Sorry no pets.

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

7015

Escort Services

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8073

Drainage

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

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

# 104787 LIC. ELECTRICIAN For hire. Love small jobs.

Great rates. Call 778-822-8710

Carpet Cleaning

EXP CLEANING ladies avail 7 days/wk. Bonded. Vancouver, Burnaby, Richmond 604-928-0025 COQ 3121 Pattulo, 2 BR bsmt, full bath, own w/d, all appls. $1050 incls utils. Pets ok. 2 mins to Coq Centre. Avail Feb 1st.

778-688-2594

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

HOME SERVICES

8010 BBY, MIDDLEGATE. 1 BR suite. $650/mo incl hydro/cable. Ns/np, no w/d. Feb 1st. 604-522-6773

Townhouses Rent

Townhouses

BBY, EAST. 2 BR, 1010 sqft, g/lvl, radiant ht, cls to schools & bus, Avail Immed. 604-521-1008, 604-789-6318

BAYSIDE PROPERTY SERVICES

6605

(Coquitlam Centre area)

CALL 604 525-2122

GATED PARKING AVAILABLE

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

6595

Drainage

DRAINAGE, SEWER & WATER Underground Video Inspection Call Tobias 604 782-4322

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

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

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

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

8087

Excavating

# 1 BACKHOE, EXCAVATOR & BOBCAT

one mini, drainage, landscaping, stump / rock / cement / oil tank removal.

Water / sewer line, 24 hours Call 341-4446 or 254-6865

Home Services

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HOME SERVICES

8105

Flooring/ Refinishing

8160

Lawn & Garden

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

ALL NEW FLOORS.COM Hardwood, Laminate. Professional Install/Refinish.. 604-715-8455 A Gardener & A Gentleman Lawn, garden, tree svcs. Pruning, yard clean-up, rubbish. 319-5302

Artistry of Hardwood Floors

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

Satisfaction guar. 604-518-7508

8125

Gutters

EDGEMONT GUTTERS

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

604-420-4800 Established 1963

RAIN CENTRE LTD. (since 1968)

4", 5" & 6 " continuous gutters Vinyl & aluminium siding soffits Install repairs and cleaning.

Free Estimates!

604-874-8158 Check us out with the BBB

8130

Handyperson

TRUSTED HOME IMPROVEMENTS Save the HST! Call for details.

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

8180

Home Services

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

A Semi Retired Tradesman Small Reno’s & Repairs, Crown Mouldings & Finishing.

Richard 604-377-2480

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

Moving & Storage 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

8155

Landscaping

AMI MOVING ★ 3-5 ton cube.

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

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

Painting/ Wallpaper

8195

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

Also Special Truck for Clean-Ups

DOUBLE - 0 LANDSCAPING Bobcat (small jobs), lawn care & landscaping. Call 778-885-2984

604-875-9072, 604-873-5292

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

A MOVING EXPERIENCE WITH L & D ENTERPRISES !!!

Fast & Dependable Special Rates Seniors Disc. Call 604-464-5872

Garage • Basement • Backyard

Planning on RENOVATING?

#1 IN RATES & SERVICE Licenced local plumber. Plug Drains, Reno’s 1-877-861-2423

PLUMBERS

Water Lines (without digging) Sewer Lines (without digging) Install. Drain tiles. 604-294-5300 LICENSED PLUMBER & Gasfitter. BBQs, ranges, etc. Repairs, renos. VISA ok. 604-830-6617 PACIFIC ACE PLUMBING INC. •Repairs •Installation •Insured Free Est. Call • 778-836-8835

8240

Renovations & Home Improvement

TOTAL HOME RENOVATIONS Since 1983

FROM DESIGN TO FINISH

8250

8300

Roofing

MACROOFING.CA

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

8309

778-237-ROOF (7663)

Bath & Kitchen

A North West Roofing Specialist in Re-Roofing & Repair, Free Est payment plan avail, WCB, Liability Insured Jag 778-892-1530 First Choice Roofing We specialize in flat roofs, fully insured.

WCB, Miguel 778-231-7973 GL Roofing cedar shake, asphalt shingle, flat roofs BBB WCB clean gutters $80. 24/7 604-240-5362 Roof Snow Removal by RCABC Cert’d ROOFERS. 50 years exp.

Dunrite Roofing • 604-522-8516

8315

Kraft Painting & Decorating Residential, Commercial,Apartments

EXPERTS OFALLASPECTS OFPAINTING Brush

Roller

Spray

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)

778-235-1772 Est 1995

Fully Guaranteed, Worksafe Covered

Magic Star Painting

Winter Specials 3 ROOMS 4 ROOMS $ 279 $359

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

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

604-724-3832

TOP PAINTING Winter Special: JOE 604-782-1377

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

8205

Paving/Seal Coating

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

Plumbing

8250

Free Est’s • Large or Small Jobs

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

Student Works

$49

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

604-728-3009 jkbconstruction.com

PROFESSIONAL, LICENSED, Reliable Painter & Handyman.

Reasonable rates. Friendly service. Call Andy, the hANDYman, at 778-388-2639 or email urbancontractor@gmail.com

8250

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

Abe Moving & Delivery & Rubbish Removal. Available 24 hours. Call Abe at: 604-999-6020 A.J.K. Moving Ltd. Special truck for clean-ups. Any size job. Lic# 32839 604-875-9072 873-5292

8295

Auto Miscellaneous

$0 DOWN & WE MAKE YOUR 1st PAYMENT AT AUTO CREDIT FAST Need a vehicle?

Good or Bad Credit?

Call Stephanie 1-877-792-0599 www.autocreditfast.ca DLN 30309

9125

Domestic

1998 EAGLE TALON ESI, 170k, 2.0 L, excellent condition, 5 spd, no accidents, silver exterior, grey interior. $3900. 604-763-3223 1998 LINCOLN Mark 8, excellent condition, 82,000 km, $11,000 obo 604-988-0327

Disposal & Recycling

Trips start at

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

20% Discount

Residential • Commercial Free Estimates • Top Quality

* We Remove & Recycle Anything*

604-728-3009

Free Estimates

D&M PAINTING

9105

782-2474

www.jkbconstruction.com

Top Quality Quick Work

Call Now: 780-6510

Rubbish Removal

Tree Services

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

Edgemont Building Maintenance • Power Washing • Window Cleaning • Gutter Cleaning

604-420-4800 Established 1963

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

AUTOMOTIVE

604-RUBBISH

INTERIOR & EXTERIOR

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

Topside Roofing 604-290-1650 Quality Workmanship. Prompt, Prof Service. Insured. Call Phillip

Tree Services

8315

$ BEST RATES $

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

8255

One Day Bathroom Reno

Tiling

TILE-RIFIC TILING & PAINTING Slate, Glass, Ceramic Specialist.

Quality Work. 604-831-4013

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

PTV HOME RENOVATIONS

Stucco/Siding/ Exterior

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

604-725-8925

Call Bill

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

Lic Gas Fitter, Aman. 778-895-2005

To advertise your Home Service Business call Classifieds 604-444-3000

Plumbing

www.chrisdalehomes.com

8220

Check out the specialists in our Home Service Directory of the Classifieds and get started on your project today!

To place your ad call

604-444-3000

604-298-1222

Sears also installs ROOFING, WINDOWS, WINDOW COVERINGS & CARPETING

AFFORDABLE MOVING SINCE 1997

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

CENTRAL AIR INSTALLED FURNACES CONDITIONING

604-299-5511 ext 213

8220

AAA ADVANCE MOVING Experts in all kinds of Moving, Storage & Packing. Different from the Rest. 604-861-8885

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

8185

604-878-5232

Moving & Storage

8185

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9135

Parts & Accessories

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

Mint condition $795 OBO 604-220-2269

Snow Removal

9145

Scrap Car Removal

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

604-937-6633 604-349-5533

Scrap Car Removal

9145

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

#1 FREE Scrap Vehicle Removal Ask about $500 Credit!!! $$ PAID for Some 604.683.2200 AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $100 cash paid for full sized vehicles. 604-518-3673 ★ FREE TOWING ★ up to $300 CASH Today!

604-728-1965 John

THE SCRAPPER SCRAP CAR & TRUCK REMOVAL

CASH FOR ALL VEHICLES

604-790-3900 OUR SERVIC 2H

9160

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Sports & Imports

1993 ACURA Integra, aircared, well maint, 200K, 4 door, green, $2,495 obo. Call 604-420-0035 NO WHEELS, NO PROBLEM

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

Roofing

#1 Roofing Company in BC All types of Roofing Over 35 Years in Business Call now & we pay ½ the HST

604-588-0833

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RESIDENTIAL DIVISION LTD.

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

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January 11, specialist 7-8:30 pm. The and fitness h t l a e h d 1 e 2 c K n e a y v s d t a o , l F l a t Release with Andrew Burche At Stay Fit 810.

Anywhere Tra ll 604-408-8 inin g Studio, 1732 Albe rni St., Vancouver. Cost $5.00. To register ca

Liberté Greek or Méditerranée Yogurt

assorted flavours

Rice Dream Rice Beverages

3.99

assorted varieties

500-750g

2/5.00

product of Canada

Meat Department Valucke s Pa

Jordan’s Cereals Snikiddy Baked Fries or Puff Snacks

4.99

500-550g • product of UK

assorted varieties

Avalon Organic Milk

3.29

2/5.00

3.99lb/ 8.80kg

Colossal White Music Garlic from Don Kepke and Sons in Creston

7.98lb/17.59kg

Previously Frozen Wild Sockeye Salmon Fillets

Large Size Whole Cantaloupe Melons

7.99lb/ 17.61kg

Valucke s Pa

Annie’s Organic Bunny Fruit Snacks

1 L • product of Canada

.98 each

B.C. Grown, Certified Organic

112g • product of USA

assorted varieties

Certified Organic

Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts

946ml • product of Canada

assorted varieties

Large Hass Avocados

Guatemala Grown

1.98 each Bulk Department

two varieties

3.99

Earth’s Choice Organic Fair Trade Coffee

assorted varieties

Danone Silhouette Yogurt Multipack

4.99

assorted varieties

400g • product of B.C.

Tamari Roasted Pumpkin Seeds prepacked or bins

Happy Planet Soups

assorted varieties

9.99

From the Deli

115g • product of USA

20% off regular retail price

650ml • reg 5.99

5.99

Made exclusively from natural plant-based whole foods.

12/100g product of Canada

Uncle Luke’s Maple Syrup #1 medium

59.99

Elite 6% Goat Cheese

5.99

Sequel Whole Health Optimizer

979g-1064g

plain or fine herb and garlic

2/6.98

Happy Planet Juices or Smoothies

375ml • product of Quebec

125g • reg 6.99

assorted varieties

From Our Bakery

3/4.98

325ml • product of B.C.

Flax Bread

+ dep. + eco fee

Rizopia Organic and Conventional Brown Rice Pastas assorted varieties

2.99 454g

from

2.29

Mount Royal Bagels Blueberry Bran Muffins

5.99

package of 6

Rice Bakery

340-454g • product of Canada

assorted varieties

2.99 pack of 6 • product of B.C.

Life Choices Frozen Breaded Chicken or Fish assorted varieties

Simply Pure 100% Natural Smooth Almond Butter

6.99

6.99 500g • product of B.C.

500-600g • product of Canada

Brown Rice Bread

Gluten Freeda Frozen Burritos

4.99 454g

two varieties

2/5.00 113 and 128g • product of USA

Tasty Bite Ready to Eat Indian Entreés assorted varieties

Genuine Health abs+ Bonus Bottle To reduce overall body weight, including stubborn abdominal fat, look to the awardwinning abs+. Containing a clinically proven combination green tea and CLA, researchers at the University of Toronto proved abs+ works, safely and naturally.

49.99

210 caps

Omega Nutrition Organic Flax Oil Nature’s richest vegetarian source of omega-3 EFAs, from the original flax oil company.

Certified Organic.

21.99

946ml

Ecover Liquid Dish Soap assorted varieties

2/4.00 500ml • product of Belgium

2/4.00 285g • product of USA

choicesmarkets.com Yaletown

Kitsilano

Cambie

Kerrisdale

2627 W. 16th Ave. Vancouver 604.736.0009

3493 Cambie St. Vancouver 604.875.0099

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

Prices Effective January 6 to January 12, 2011.

Choices in the Park

Rice Bakery South Surrey

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

3248 King George Blvd.

South Surrey 604.541.3902

Choices at the Crest 8683 10th Ave. Burnaby 604.522.0936

Kelowna 1937 Harvey Ave. Kelowna

250.862.4864 Note Area Code

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