New West Record - March 26, 2011

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SATURDAY, MARCH 26, 2011

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ARE CITY ANTIQUE STORES A THING OF THE PAST?

◗GOING TO THE POLLS

Vote sets stage for election Candidates will be out this weekend hitting the campaign trail

BY THERESA MCMANUS, ALFIE LAU REPORTERS editorial@royalcityrecord.com

Local politicos are dusting off their election gear and getting set for a spring election.

On Friday, the Conservatives lost a non-confidence motion 156-145, and that set the stage for Prime Minister Stephen Harper to go to Gov. Gen. David Johnston on the weekend to ask that Parliament be dissolved and a general election to take place.

The earliest the election, Canada’s fourth federal election in the last seven years, could take place is May 2, with May 9 being another possibility.

On a drama-filled Friday in Ottawa, Liberal leader Michael Ignatieff moved a non-confidence motion in the House of Commons, citing the recent news that the ruling Conservatives had been found by a committee of Parliament to be in contempt for failing to release information related to the costs of crime legislation and the purchase of stealth fighter jets.

Burnaby-New Westminster MP Peter Julian talked to The Record minutes after Friday’s vote and said he’s ready to hit the campaign trail.

“This is a pretty unprecedented development,” said Julian. “This ◗Election Page 4

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Second hand: Gary Matthews stands among the fine wares at Armstrong and Fitzgeralds, one of the antique stores still remaining on Front Street. Though the street no longer enjoys the prominence it had in its “Antique Alley” heyday, operators of the existing stores say they get a boost from the film industry.

Dealers recall good old days

BY ANDREW FLEMING REPORTER afleming@royalcityrecord.com

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he recent closure of the giant Red Barn Antiques in Surrey, coupled with the Cloverdale Antique Mall set to shut down and the antique scene on Vancouver’s Granville Street now a shadow of its former self, has many people wondering if B.C. antique shops are in danger of becoming a thing of the past.

Bill Shannon, the owner of Scholar’s Quay Antique Mall, has more than 30 years of experience as an antique collector and says the current climate is the worst he’s

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“I have to believe that we’ve pretty much reached the bottom,” said Shannon. “Things are going to level off, but until confidence comes back in the economy, people aren’t going to be buying.”

Shannon, a retired university professor who first got bitten by the antiquing bug while teaching in the Maritimes, described the current climate as a “perfect storm” of increased rents for dealers, decreased customer demand, better-made fakes and the ease of online shopping.

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“If the original costs you $10,000 or you can buy a reproduction for $2,000 and it fits into your motif, you’ll go for that. That’s the reality of our business.”

However, Rick Prost, the owner of Urban Treasures on Front Street, has a more optimistic outlook. He sees the closure of Red Barn Antiques, two barn-style two-storey buildings that had nearly 28,000 square feet of usable space, as an opportunity for the New Westminster old-stuff oases that collectively make up “Antique Alley.”

“Hopefully it will end up helping us,” said Prost. “Right now we are the Larry Wright/THE RECORD only last real destination for antique shopping in the Lower Mainland.”

A little help from Hollywood: The outside of Antique Alley Collectables & Movie Props, one of the He added that the historic street has remaining antique stores on Front Street – which, in its heyday, had as many as 13 stores at the the added advantage of appealing as same time. These days, the remaining stores say they get a boost from the film industry. a location for film and television promuch hope on Hollywood coming to the antique shop. ductions to shoot. rescue.

Leona Ruttle, who helps out on slow “We’ve done really well with the movie “The movie rentals are way down days at her son Craig’s neighbouring store, industry,” Prost said. “We’re also kind of Antique Alley Collectables & Movie Props, because the number of movies being made a one-stop shop for any props they might also said the film biz has been a help. are also down,” he pointed out. need and can also customize for them.”

The opening to the Westminster Pier Park “We get a lot of movies down here, On the day The Record stopped by, Prost’s could have the potential to soon bring more although it’s just a sideline,” she said. point was lent weight by the crews that shoppers to the off-the-beaten track alley, “Supernatural is down here constantly, and were busy turning Urban Treasures’ front the same with Fringe. Whenever they need a although Ruttle says she doesn’t expect this window into a film set for Dibbuk Box, a will lead to a big increase in sales. place they can convert into San Francisco or thriller starring Kyra Sedgwick and Jeffrey “We’re not holding out high hopes for Philadelphia, they come down here.”

Dean Morgan about a family’s battle with the park,” she said. “It won’t make any Shannon, however, isn’t pinning too (ironically) an evil spirit purchased from an changes, really. We find down here that people that come for the Army & Navy never really stop in our stores. When we had the casino, we had a lot of foot traffic, but they only had one object in mind, and that was losing their money in the casino.”

Shannon said he doubt the local antique industry will ever see the return of the good old days.

“We had 13 stores – I know because I was there. You go down to Front Street now, there’s maybe five.”

One-of-a-kind merchandise: The antique and collectibles stores along Front Street are able to offer a variety of unique props for the film industry.

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Iodide pills are wanted

BY ASHLEY OWENS REPORTER editorial@royalcityrecord.com

People are still trying to get potassium iodide pills despite the Ministry of Health’s recommendation that the pills are not needed.

Fears that radiation from the damaged nuclear reactors in Japan will reach the West Coast are fuelling demands for the pills. So far, minute levels have been detected.

Pharmacist Kurt Wideski at the Safeway pharmacy said that they have the crystal form of iodide that could be made into capsules, but Wideski has not given any potassium iodide out yet.

“There are risks with taking this stuff if it’s not needed,” he said. He said that birth defects and heart problems are two of the associated risks.

But people are still putting in requests for iodide pills at Pharmasave.

PharmacistAshkanTahmasebi said that Pharmasave carries the powder form of potassium iodide but has not given any out.

When there is demand, customers are sent to Pharmasave at Columbia Square, although they have not had much luck with the wait-list for the pills.

Pharmacy technician Neda Asli said that she does not think that Pharmasave Columbia Square will be able to get the pills due to the extensive waitlist, but they are taking down names and phone numbers.

“They just want to have it in case,” she said.

Asli said that the pharmacists try to convince people that the pills are unnecessary and even show them forms that indicate there are no health risks in B.C., but people do not tend to change their minds.

“I’ve been telling (people) what I hear on the radio and read in the newspaper – that it’s not a threat,” said pharmacist Kent Hodtson of IDA on Sixth Street.

The supplier of IDA doesn’t carry iodide, according to Hodtson.

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is the first time in Canada’s history that a government has been found in contempt of Parliament.

“It’s very clear that this government has violated one of the fundamental tenets of our democratic institution for refusing to divulge the true costs of their budget.

“We need to hold the government to account for hiding their budget.”

Julian said he was scheduled to land back in the Lower Mainland at 2 a.m. on Saturday morning, and he will be ready to hit the campaign trail on Sunday as soon as the election writ is dropped. Julian said that no matter what day the election is on, his team is prepared.

“We’re always ready,” Julian said of his campaign team. “What’s good about a minority government is that as a member of Parliament, you always have to be ready for an election. You can’t rest on your laurels,

and you have to be accountable for your actions at all times.”

According to an Ipsos Reid poll conducted this week for Postmedia News and Global National, the Conservatives are ahead of the Liberals by 19 percentage points, 43 per cent to 24 per cent, with the NDP at 16 per cent.

New Westminster-Coquitlam MP Fin Donnelly doesn’t think the polls reflect the sentiment of Canadians.

“That is going to be a real issue,” he said.

“Momentum is everything going into an election.”

Donnelly said the stage was set for the non-confidence vote when the Conservatives didn’t take the steps needed to get support for their Tuesday budget.

“At what point do you take a stand? You have to weigh that. Unlike the other opposition parties, we wanted to hear and see what was in the budget,” he said. “We did

not feel there was enough in there.

“What have we seen with the Harper Conservatives? They came to make a change, to clean up government and make a real difference, yet we hear time and time again about scandals, corruption, influence peddling. … It is one after the other. It really indicates they are not serious about cleaning up and making this government more accountable.”

Julian also panned the budget.

“This budget foresees $60 million in corporate tax cuts, $1.15 a day for poor Canadian seniors. The HST alone, that the Conservatives brought to B.C., costs seniors at least $2 a day,” he said in a press release.

Doug McArthur, a public policy professor at Simon Fraser University, believes that Canada will still end up with a minority government after a spring election.

“The Liberals seem to be the ones who are almost kind of trapped into forcing an

election if they can. Even in their case, it seems very strange,” he said. “It’s hard to see how the Liberals can gain any seats in the election.”

Paul Forseth, Conservative candidate for Burnaby-New Westminster, said there is a good chance for a slim Conservative majority, based on long-term trending polls and widespread financial support for the Tories.

The former MP noted that an election could cost taxpayers $350 to $400 million.

Donnelly, with less than 17 months on the job after winning a byelection in November 2009, said he’s ready for his first full-fledged election campaign. In fact, he was scheduled to be home in the Lower Mainland by 10 p.m. Friday because he was able to catch an earlier flight than Julian.

“We’ll be ready to go, and I’ll be out on the streets and on doorsteps as soon as the writ is dropped,” said Donnelly.

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Accused’s brother testifies in murder trial

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“I remember exactly what he told me,” Michael said.

Michael Johnston doesn’t Gary arrived at Michael’s remember much about the day place in Burnaby sometime that that Victor Fraser died. morning, and Michael said Gary However he does recall his big told him that he went to Jeanie brother, Gary Johnston, telling Fraser’s house to do a breakhim that he stabbed someone, and-enter because he needed Michael testified in B.C. Supreme money and knew Jeanie would Court in New Westminster on be at work.

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Fraser walked in on him stealing Michael said he told Gary from the Surrey house belonging to burn all of his clothes to get to Fraser’s sister, Jeanie. rid of evidence, and the brothMichael admitted in court ers went to the home of one of that he has an extensive criminal Michael’s friends and burned record, has been a drug addict the clothes in a fireplace. for many years and uses crack Michael told police about every day.

Gary’s confession after Michael The 51-year-old – who had was arrested in August 2008 on a long, thick beard, long hair, an outstanding warrant. dirty hands and was dressed all Michael testified that he in black – said he suffers from doesn’t remember giving a statesevere schizophrenia and is not ment but has watched a recordtaking medication. ing of it many times.

In spite of answering many of He described his memory the questions prosecutor Lothar five months after the killing as Kiner asked about March 10, “sharp, I remembered every1998 with, “I can’t remember,” thing.”

Michael said he recalled his conThe trial continues.

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Blame the politicians – but it’s our fault

It seems ironic that while citizens in two other political parties they don’t like. far-off countries are risking their lives We have become a nation of cynics. for a say in how they are governed, here And for good reason. in Canada the election whining has just While the airwaves were full of adverstarted. Yes, the possibility – or rather, tisements that smacked of electioneering, probability – of having three the prime minister acted as if he elections (we’re two for three had no idea an election might already) before the end of this be in the offing. And then we THE RECORD year is sure to spark a lot of have the Liberals and NDP grumbling. parties who were weighing the Some folks would rather put up with polls before planning their next moves. a government run by a political party that One can’t really blame them. While it’s they don’t like than be faced with havnice to run on idealism and platforms ing to go to the polls and choose between filled with principles – it’s all a moot

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point if the voters, firstly, don’t believe you can get into office and secondly, don’t believe you would get any of your promises passed.

But we’re now in a spring campaign and we really have only ourselves to blame. Political parties (particularly the ones in power) are constantly trying to appease their supporters on one hand, while covering up their own self-serving interests on the other. We play this little game with them to the disservice of all.

In a more rational political universe, Stephen Harper would have worked for

compromise and avoided another showdown. But he’d rather gamble for a bigger piece of the pie. And, as well, in that other more rational political universe, the opposition parties would have merged, providing the average voter with a choice that more truly reflects his or her beliefs.

But we don’t live in that universe either.

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

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here aren’t many options Centre. These are the havens in New Westminster for we gravitate towards, not only young adults who want because we want to feel and look to maintain a connection to our good, but because when we’re community. there we get to catch up with our Other than spending money former teachers, our past coaches, the kids we used to babysit on alcohol or eating out at local and the friends we had in kinrestaurants, there really aren’t dergarten that we maybe don’t many places where we can go to get to see as often anymore. catch up, relax and feel connectUnfortunately, for the typied. The one institution that has been a constant beacon of comcal university student, the rates are rather steep. Children, stumunity values, and that allows us to engage with all dents up to the age of 18 and seniors all demographics of our get a discount. But community, has been LISA THOMPSON if I, as a 23-year-old our local recreation university student, facilities. want to maintain a connection It’s true, there is always the public library. But I can’t say I to my community (and believe me, I do) while getting my recknow very many students who ommended three to four days a want to shoot the breeze where they study every single day. It’s week of exercise it’s going to cost me $24.00 a week. That’s $288.00 really not an option anyways a year. In university-speak, that since we can’t talk and eat withonly covers 1/11th of my tuition out encountering disapproving this semester. glares.

Granted, you could say the Thursday night lacrosse benefits of well-being and a games in the city are a revered substantial connection to the tradition. I mean, Jack Bionda’s community come at a relatively birthday might as well be a low cost in the grand scheme local holiday; but the lacrosse of things, but you’re underestiseason doesn’t start until May mating the harsh reality of the and only lasts until August. This influence of economics on daily leaves eight months of the year life. With a runaway rate of risduring which we’re otherwise ing tuition fees (SFU’s fees have disconnected. And to be honest, doubled in the last 10 years), an not every young adult in New increase in student debt thanks Westminster is all that crazy to a steady decrease in funding, about lacrosse. a stagnant minimum wage and Our only other real option is a rising cost of living, an active the Canada Games Pool or the lifestyle is unfortunately often Centennial Community Centre out of reach for many of us. or the Queen’s Park Arenex or the Queensborough Community ◗Recreation Page 7

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Where’s the Ministry of Health?

Dear Editor:

It comes as no surprise to me that the emergency department physicians and nurses at Royal Columbian Hospital (RCH) recently decided to enlist the adjacent Tim Hortons space (“Tim Hortons doubles as an ER,” March 2, The Record). In spite of the expertise and resourcefulness of RCH doctors, nurses and Fraser Health administrators, the service demands on this facility have exceeded capacity for years.

Many people do not realize that as one of two major provincial trauma centres, RCH is mandated to treat one in three people in B.C., or 1.6 million people. RCH is not just New Westminster’s hospital – 85 per cent of the patients cared for at RCH come from outside of New Westminster. In fact, patients are referred to RCH for the highest level of care

from every community east of Boundary Road and out through the Fraser Valley and to the U.S. Border (including the Tri-Cities, Surrey, and Abbotsford).

In Fraser Health’s region, RCH is the only Level 3 trauma centre, the only open-heart surgery and cardiac interventional centre (angioplasties), the only neurosurgery centre (head trauma), and provides the second largest Level 3 neonatal intensive care service in the province.

More than a year has passed since Fraser Health delivered a concept plan to the Ministry of Health Services that would see a significant expansion and redevelopment of Royal Columbian Hospital within the next five to seven years. The RCH Foundation has agreed to partner in fundraising for this expansion that will go a long way to alleviate many of the growing pressures that are felt, not only at RCH, but at all of the other 11 community acute care hospitals ◗Province Page 7

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in Fraser Health whose patients are transferred daily to RCH for specialty services.

My question is: when will the Ministry of Health approve Fraser Health’s concept plan and their request for funding to begin the first stage of comprehensive clinical planning for the expansion of Royal Columbian?

RCH Foundation donors, many of whom are grateful patients, are ready to support Fraser Health’s plan for significant change at RCH. We need Premier Clark and Minister de Jong to demonstrate their commitment to providing the best in health care to patients and their families.

Adrienne Bakker, president and CEO, Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation

Water critic was off base Dear Editor: Re: Just what is Nestle afraid of, Letters to the editor, The Record, March 23.

Mr. Eberts, the confused content of your letter left readers with some very misleading impressions about the issue involving the sale of bottled water in school vending machines. Notably, your lament about “commercial water sales” included a number of direct references to students and, amidst that thread, was thoroughly hostile about Voice New Westminster.

In a very clear and reasoned approach, Lisa Chao’s opinion piece explained how, in response to the students, the 6-1 school board decision to phase out bottled water sales, upgrade fountains and install water refilling stations was respectful of the student voice.

Questioning the hostile tone of your

letter she wrote: “On a majority 6-1 vote, what possible explanation, aside from politicking, could there be for singling out and denigrating Voice trustees when Voice trustee votes (a total of three votes) constituted only half of the tally voting in favour of the superintendent’s recommendation?”

Lastly, it is incorrect, as well as being in poor taste, for you to characterize Chao’s letter as being an “attack.” What she did do was compliment your concern for the environment and students and: “encourage (you) to please tone down the hostility.” On that note, can you please explain why it is that you focus on just bottles of water instead of making a stand against all plastic beverage containers? Sorry, Mr. Eberts, but your rebuke of Lisa Chao (parent of four students) just doesn’t hold any water.

Terry Hilmar, New Westminster

Thanks for city efforts Dear Editor: I’ve lived in Queensborough for many years. Several plans for this community have been circulated over the years, some involving our unique collection of floathomes, designating green space, and proposed fish rest areas.

As a floathome owner of many years, I want to compliment the City of New Westminster for the very attractive and functional improvements they have made along South Dyke Road. This is a community of walkers – some on two legs, two legs with webbed feet and others on four legs.

I appreciate the work you have done along South Dyke Road, and I’m sure most residents would agree.

As such, our beloved city is simply relegated to being a bunch of streets with houses on them where we eat, sleep and occasionally shower.

Did I mention all of the expectations students face these days?

We aren’t just expected to work and study.

We are also expected to work, study, volunteer, travel, exercise and maintain healthy relationships.

With little income and little time to spare the cost of maintaining physical health and a sense of community in the City of New Westminster ends up being not only a relatively high expenditure, but also an added source of stress.

It’s no wonder that 21 per cent of Canadian students report being currently medicated for depression.

Oh, and do you want to know the dirty little secret nobody tells you when you’re still in high school?

The practical value of a bachelor’s degree is rapidly decreasing, so we’re students for much, much longer.

For many of us, it feels like every institution we meet is telling us to do this and do that and have it done yesterday; unfortunately for us, very few are actually giving us the support we need to do so in a healthy manner along the way.

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The price structure and programs available in New Westminster may have accurately reflected the composition of the Royal City a few years ago, but these days what’s offered is not reflective of what’s needed.

It’s in light of the above that not only do I suggest the City of New Westminster re-evaluate the lack of programs available for the 18-to-30 set, but that at the very least the city introduce a student rate for our local recreation facilities.

Help us continue to maintain a connection to the community we love; we’ll be here for a while.

Lisa Thompson is a New Westminster resident.

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Since no such open data was available you can ask the kids to do it, but chances are, garbage day will come and go and last from the City of New Westminster, Closs week’s banana peels and pizza boxes are had to spend some time gleaning info on trash collection from the city’s website and still under the sink.

A Vancouver-based startup is seeking to cross-referencing it with Google Maps to change that for New Westminster residents draw up the boundaries of the Royal City’s with the launch of www.recollect.net, a five garbage collection zones and set up the website offering a plethora of options for reminder service.

Closs said Recollect fills reminders on what to take to First reported @ a need the citizenry has but the curb and when.

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Closs said Recollect’s developers are now Recollect users can sign up for the service that notifies them via e-mail or Twitter looking to partner with local governments for free. A text message reminder service in the nine cities Recollect is now available costs $2 per month, and an automated in. He said Recollect uses to keep citizens phone call reminder runs at $1.50 to cover informed could be adapted for numerous other services a city provides. costs, Closs said.

“There’s lots of great things that cities Recollect had its genesis as a trash pickup reminder service in Vancouver that have wanted to be able do but haven’t been Closs and fellow software developers put able to do because they couldn’t develop together “just for fun” using open data the technology. We can use Recollect as provided by the City of Vancouver. Public a platform for getting a lot of their goals use of open data is something Closs and his done,” he said. “It can become really valuassociates are passionate about. The website able to a city in terms of reducing the numwas a hit and even won an award for best ber of calls people make about their garbage schedules, let alone greatly improving the use of open data.

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Thieves targeting SUVs’ catalytic converters

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Thieves in New Westminster are still targeting parked vehicles – except now they are not just stealing the car for what’s inside it, but rather what’s under the vehicle.

In a press release from the New Westminster Police Service, Sgt. Gary Weishaar said vehicles’ catalytic converters are becoming an increasingly attractive

target for thieves. Nine such cases have been reported to police in New West in the last two months, seven of which were from Toyota 4Runners. The other two were from a Mazda MPV and a Toyota Tacoma.

Weishaar said catalytic converters, engine components used to reduce emissions, are a good haul because they contain the precious metal platinum.

“Unscrupulous” scrap dealers, Weishaar said, are willing to pay $50 to $100 for a converter. 4Runners are particularly com-

Go dark for Earth Hour New Westminster is showing its dedication to fighting climate change by taking part in Earth Hour this Saturday.

Everyone is encouraged to switch off their lights at 8:30 p.m. for one hour to take action on climate change.

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Replacing one can cost a driver upwards of $2,000 for parts and labour. “Cat” theft has become endemic in North America during the last few years. Weishaar recommends several tips for keeping your catalytic converter where it belongs and avoiding other forms of theft, including: Keeping vehicles parked in well-lit areas, making sure your vehicle is locked,

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Facility planning continues

A task force is hard at work tweaking plans for the future multi-use civic centre.

Coun. Bill Harper said the task force has visited galleries, arts centre and civic centres in the Lower Mainland to get input. He said the task force has provided invaluable input into the civic centre on issues such as lighting and wiring required for digital art displays.

“Architects don’t always design stuff with all the minutiae involved,” he said.

Harper noted that the civic centre’s original design proposed a pottery studio at the front of the building on the third floor. He said the task force pointed out that ceramics and pottery requires clay and chemicals – products that would have to be transported from the rear elevator to the front of the building and would create problems if they had to be moved around.

Uptown development OK’d

New Westminster city council has approved a development permit application for a new uptown development.

The city received an application to consolidate 609 and 625 Fifth Ave. so a 24-storey building and a four-storey residential

development could be built. The tower would have residential units and commercial space.

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If clutter is consuming your home and affecting your home life, a new TV show may be able to help you restore order to your home.

The new Home and Garden Television (HGTV) show Consumed is looking for families that are overwhelmed by clutter, where all the stuff in their homes is affecting stresslevels and relationships in the house, but no one knows how to tackle the problem.

“It’s very interesting the reasons people hold on to things. Often it is sentimental. People connect things to memories,” said Rachel Knudsen, a researcher with Consumed.

“We are looking for families where the stuff has piled up and it is starting to affect how people relate in the house. It’s where their stuff is affecting how people share their space and time in the home.”

The show will be hosted by professional organizer Jill Pollack, who challenges families to face their clutter head on and see what it’s like to live with less.

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Consumed will be broadcast on HGTV in the summer and fall of 2011. It is being created by Vancouver company Paperny Films.

“We are filming our eighth episode now,” Knudsen said. “We are doing 13. We have got four more slots to fill.”

Episodes have already been shot in communities including Surrey and Vancouver.

While most of HGTV’s shows are filmed in eastern Canada, Consumed is one of the few that’s filmed on the West Coast.

People will submit photos of their homes, which will determine if the house is a good fit for the show.

Knudsen said the show is geared toward families that have a lot of clutter, not hoarders. It may be that stuff has accumulated in a home because there’s a big shopper in the family, a family member is sentimental and has a hard time getting rid of stuff, or the family situation hasn’t allowed time to manage the clutter.

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◗ IN THE COMMUNITY

In the Library: Get do-it-yourself help from books ◗P15 Lively City: Douglas College student earns arts bursary ◗P17

Photos by Larry Wright/THE RECORD

Learning: Top: Students learn to work the fire hose at the Queensborough fire hall.

Above: Burnaby South student Thomas Schmidt gets a hands-on lesson on the fire hose. At right, NWSS student Kirsten Gibson and Hayden Gradnitzer at work.

Students suit up for firefighter training

BY THERESA MCMANUS REPORTER tmcmanus@royalcityrecord.com

While some students spent spring break hanging out with their friends or taking a family vacation, 10 local teens participated in New Westminster’s youth firefighter program.

Now in its second year, the program is designed to give teens a taste of what’s involved in being a firefighter and help them decide if it’s a career they want to pursue or rule it out.

“It’s going really well. Everyone seems to really enjoying,” said Sandon Fraser, the city’s youth services coordinator. “We have a wide variety of kids.”

Fraser said this year’s participants included seven boys and three girls, and people from a variety of ethnic backgrounds. He said one of the program’s goals is to break

down preconceived ideas about who can be a firefighter.

“The cookie-cutter firefighter has changed,” he said. “It’s to show everybody they have an opportunity to do it.”

New Westminster Fire and Rescue Services, the Justice Institute of B.C. and New Westminster’s department of parks, culture and recreation sponsor the program.

“We have 10 students and one Grade 10 student who is going to make a little film,” said John Hatch, the fire department’s division chief of public safety and fire prevention. “He was interested in the program but was not eligible because of his age. He offered to film it and edit it and make a training video.”

The week-long program included topics like team building, fire behaviour, pumping procedures, fire hoses and extinguish-

ers and personal protection equipment. fire prevention talks to Grade 2 and 3 stuStudents also got to try their hand at tech- dents at elementary schools.

In its first year, the program started on nical rescues such as auto extrication and a Friday evening and wrapped up on a confined space rescues.

For many participants, the week’s high- Sunday afternoon. This year it was offered light was the opportunity to witness a live Monday to Friday during spring break.

“We found last year was very fire at the Justice Institute of B.C. condensed,” Fraser explained.

Students donned self-contained “A lot of potential discussion breathing apparatus and entered had to be rushed.” a smoke house and a building Organizers will evaluate the where a fire was set. week-long program and deter“We start a small fire,” Hatch Visit www.royalcityrecord.com mine how future programs will said. “They can see the fire grow. for a photo gallery be planned. … They actually get to see and “We want to keep increasing the opporexperience that.”

Students also got to do first aid training tunity. The long-term goal is we would like on Day 3 of the five-day program and will to have this as a course in high school.”

Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows offer receive an emergency first aid certificate.

This year’s participants also learned a five-month, once-a-week, three-credit about fire prevention. Later this spring course that’s available through the school they’ll be helping the fire department give system.

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Astronaut earns honorary degree from SFU AROUND TOWN

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n astronaut who was born in the Royal City will receive an honorary degree from Simon Fraser University.

Robert Thirsk is one of 10 people who will receive an honorary degree from Simon Fraser University.

The engineer and Canadian Space Agency astronaut hold Canadian records for the longest spaceflight (187 days, 20 hours) and time in space (204 days, 18 hours).

Simon Fraser University will recognize Thirsk and other Canadians with honorary degrees during its spring and fall convocation ceremonies.

Miss New West

The Hyack Festival’s Miss New Westminster Ambassador pageant features six young women competing to be crowned Miss New Westminster for 2011.

Miss New Westminster and the ambassadors will

represent New Westminster through the year at various Hyack and community functions. They’ll also travel to other parades and festivals throughout the Pacific Northwest with the Hyack float.

“I have already met and worked with our six new ambassadors and can’t say anything other than these girls are incredibly gracious and talented young ladies that will make Hyack look fabulous at its 40th birthday,” sad Melanie Vogel, executive director of the Hyack Festival Association. “I am most impressed of the work of our ambassador committee who brought back the Sweetheart Ball to our program. I am inviting everyone to join us to see the crowning of Miss New Westminster and bring your best dance moves to our Sweetheart Ball. Thank you to all sponsors and donors who support this young adult development program.”

The first half of the pageant took place on March 19 at Royal City Centre, where contestants gave a speech and presented a talent and a “frugal fashion show” for the crowd.

The final pageant takes

place on Saturday, April 2 at Orlando’s in the River Market. The evening event includes the evening gown presentation, speeches and a group dance.

Tickets for the pageant are $60, or $25 for youth.

They can be purchased at the Hyack Festival Association office at 204 Sixth St. or at 604-522-7894.

Space needed

A group of volunteers who have called the New Westminster health unit home for years is taking a hiatus until a new location can be found.

The Record recently received a phone call from a nurse at the health unit, who wanted to make sure the efforts of a group of volunteers who

make dressings for cancer patients were recognized.

She said the health unit staff learned at the last minute that the group was having its final gathering so they didn’t have time to plan a farewell event.

“We just happened to have space here that they used every month to make the dressings,” she said.

“We miss them being here.

You could listen to their chitchat. They were definitely a presence.”

Burnaby resident Lois Nicks is one of the volunteers with the Order of the Eastern Star who had been making dressings at the health unit.

“I have been working there for about 25 years,” she said. “They started long before that. We have been

doing it since 1946.”

With a move to uptown in the works for the health unit, the group no longer has access to its longtime home. The volunteers, all members of the Order of the Eastern Star’s cancer dressing station, are looking for a new location where they can make dressings for cancer patients.

Nicks said the volunteers enjoyed working at the health unit, noting nurses would pop in and say hello or chat.

“We are making these dressings. We have to keep our fingers busy – it doesn’t mean we can’t talk,” she said. “There is a lot of discussion, a lot of good happy times. They expressed sadness we had to temporarily close down.”

The volunteers are hoping they’ll be able to find another location that is available at no charge, as rent would cut into the funds available to buy the materials needed to make the dressings.

“We cut them to whatever shapes we need,” Nicks said. “We form those into these dressing. It’s not a bandage. A dressing is something you put on a wound or a sore.”

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Do-it-yourself help in books be honest, the real value for us neophytes is the reassurance that we can do some things ourselves.

We are almost completely ignorant when it comes to anything handy, but lucky for us, there are also numerous guides on specific topics.

The Sunset You Can Build: Plumbing uses colour photographs and drawings to take you step-by-step through projects such as installing new faucets and repairing drains and traps.

Dare to Repair: A DoIt-Herself Guide to Fixing (Almost) Anything in the Home is written by two women who assume you know next to nothing.

While the illustrations are in black and white, the information is presented well.

DVDs are useful for seeing actual demonstrations.

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There are a few of these on the market. Black & Decker has a Complete Photo Guide to Home Improvement that is exceptionally well-illustrated with colour photographs.

But there are others, equally well-illustrated, such as The Family Handyman and a popular British title, Do it Yourself: A Step-byStep Guide, adapted for a Canadian audience by Jon Eakes.

We have used our manual to fix the toilet, repair drywall and find tips on painting stucco ceilings and how to recaulk the shower. But to

the library’s collection are the So, You’re Renovating DVDs, with topics on landscaping, flooring, roofing, remodelling and interior decorating. Another popular DVD series comes from Taunton Press with titles such as Basic Stair Building, Installing Doors and Windows, and many on woodworking.

My favourite format is a book with an accompanying DVD. Any questions I

have from watching how to do something can usually be answered in the book. Black & Decker’s Working with Drywall is a good example of this new format.

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◗TO MARCH 31

Art Displays at the New Westminster Public Library.

In the reference department, works by Sophie St. Pierre, Roxsane Tiernan, James Koll and Iryna Nikitinska are on display. Dale Costanzo’s work is featured On The Ramp Gallery.

Library is located at 716 Sixth Ave.

◗SATURDAY, MARCH 26 The Mystery of the Chipper Stream: Spring Break at the Fraser River Discovery Centre, 1 to 3 p.m. Kids aged five to nine and their families are invited to become pollution detectives. Fraser River Discovery Centre, 788 Quayside Dr. Info: 604-521-8401, ext. 101.

Native Species Planting Event, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at South Dyke Road and Suzuki Street in Queensborough. Help green the city’s new South Dyke Greenway with a hands-on planting experience. Families, individuals and groups are welcome. Planting will take place rain or shine and is sponsored by the TD Friends of the Environment. For more info, call 604-527-4592.

Book Club Café at the New Westminster Public Library, 11 a.m. Share a book you’ve been reading and discuss with the group. 716 Sixth Ave. Info: 604-527-4667.

◗SUNDAY, MARCH 27 From the Page to the Stage, presented as part of World Theatre Day at the New Westminster Public Library.

2 p.m. Presenters include coauthors Ken McIntosh and Rod Drown and City Stage New West artistic director Renee Bucciarelli. Library located at 716 Sixth Ave. Pre-register at 604-527-4667.

lems. 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. at 327 Eighth St. all welcome. Info: 604-395-5470 or the Naranon info line at 604-878-8844.

◗TUESDAY, MARCH 29 Canadian Club of New Westminster and the Fraser Valley meeting, 6 p.m. at the Justice Institute, 715 McBride Blvd. Dinner at 7 p.m., guest speaker Wendy J. Scott at 8 p.m. Cost is $25 per person, which includes a three-course meal, juice and beverages.

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◗FRIDAY, APRIL 1 Codependents Anonymous, Freedom Group, 12-step program for people who want healthier, more functional relationships with themselves and others. 7:30 p.m. at Royal Columbian Hospital, Sherbrooke Centre at 260 Sherbrooke St., main floor lounge. Info: Sue 604-5808889 or info line at 604-5155585.

◗SATURDAY, APRIL 2 Can You Dig It? Spring Break at the Fraser River Discovery Centre, 1 to 3 p.m. Kids aged five to nine and their families are invited to discover their inner Indiana Jones. Fraser River Discovery Centre, 788 Quayside Dr. Info: 604-5218401, ext. 101.

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Naranon Support Group, a 12step program for relatives and friends of those affected by drug abuse and addiction problems. 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. at 327 Eighth St. all welcome. Info: 604-395-5470 or the Naranon info line at 604-878-8844.

◗TUESDAY, APRIL 5 Royal Columbian Hospital Auxiliary general meeting, 1 p.m. in the Neil Russell room of the hospital. Visitors welcome to attend. Info: Barbara at 604526-9041.

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ilm buffs, mark your calendars – this coming Monday (March 28) is the next screening in the Last Mondays at the Movies series.

The Arts Council of New Westminster, in cooperation with the Massey Theatre, brings award-winning Canadian, foreign and independent films to the Massey on the last Monday of the month.

The March 28 showing is Get Low, Aaron Schneider’s film that’s described as being “spun out of equal parts folk tale, fable and real-life legend about the mysterious, 1930s Tennessee hermit who famously threw his own rollicking funeral party – while he was still alive.”

Tickets are $9. See www. artscouncilnewwest.org.

Young talent

Douglas College student Andrea Ashton has won the Raymond Burr Performing Arts Society’s

inaugural second year entrance award, offered to students entering their second year of the college’s theatre or stagecraft programs.

Andrea, who’s a Coquitlam resident, just appeared as Olivia in the Douglas College production of Twelfth Night. Two representatives of the Raymond Burr Performing Arts Society, president Ted Eddy and vice-president Michele Sereda, presented Andrea with the $500 award on opening night of Twelfth Night.

“This award is in line with the society’s objective to provide access to community theatre and resources to foster and develop theater arts in New Westminster,” Ted said in a press release.

Congratulations to Andrea, and kudos to the Raymond Burr society for supporting emerging talent.

Choral talent

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

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

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Spring walking tours explore city’s history OUR PAST

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t is spring once again, and people are thinking about being outdoors for more activities. One of our outdoor activities throughout the year is walking tours, and the weather on our winter schedule has been relatively good. For us, spring means the probability of nicer days for the walks and our annual set of free tours in New Westminster.

This year we are offering six tours – three around the community and three in the cemeteries – with four of the six coming as a result of public requests. Here is an overview of the 2011 topics to pique your interest, but later we will tell you how to find out more information.

Many people drive past Sapperton Landing Park every day, but few go back for a stroll in this wonder-

ful foreshore park along the Fraser River. Open for 10 years this year, this park is much more than a place with great views, easily walked pathways, cycling connections, and spots to picnic. This is a park with a large number of historical links to the past of New Westminster, the Lower Mainland and B.C., and a walking tour on April 17 will present that fascinating story.

On May 15, we will take a group for a walk uptown to look at the history of that neighbourhood and discuss how it started and evolved over the decades. This part of town is growing rapidly, and its story is attracting much attention, as evidenced by the great interest in the historic photo display at Westminster Centre, as well as the large turnout recently for a historical society presentation on the topic.

On June 5, a tour never before used for the general public will walk from one side of Sapperton to the other, starting near Fraser Cemetery and ending at Hume Park, with lots and lots to hear about

along the way. The three tours that follow in the months of July, August and September are all cemetery tours, and these are always great favourites and well attended.

On July 10, we will offer, by popular request, a cemetery tour that will look at the many aspects of symbolism that can be found in a burial ground, as well as some comments on what information can also be located, for family histories, for instance.

On Aug. 14, a cemetery tour of Sapperton people and stories will be the topic, and participants will “meet” many local folks whose lives were closely tied to this neighbourhood.

On Sept. 11 the tour will honour the 150th anniversary of our local fire and rescue service by meeting people with ties to that vital city service and its work.

Watch for separate announcements for each of these tours or go to the library heritage website at www.nwheritage.org for a complete description of the 2011 tours.

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

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

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

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

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

“They got mad after that game and began to play with a chip on their shoulder.”

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

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

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

Three minutes later, Victor Dombrovskiy

BY TOM BERRIDGE SPORTS EDITOR tberridge@royalcityrecord.com

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Follow the leader: Christopher Seto, centre, was one of the leaders in the Burnaby Winter Club’s provincial Tier 1 gold-medal win over host Abbotsford at the B.C. Hockey championships on Wednesday. doubled the score before Abbotsford shaved the deficit back to one.

Chris Seto, Sydney HarperandPeterMatthews also tallied for the winter club.

“You never like to lose, but sometimes losing does a better job than winning. But we never lost the opportunity to go to the provincials,” said Batchelor. “Our defence was rock solid.”

The bantams also get another chance at a Western Canadian bantam

hockey title next month in Winnipeg.

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

Peewee A1s win

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

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

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

BWC finished up with a 3-0-2 overall record.

North Shore was tied for second place with Langley, both with similar 3-1-1 records, but entered the final on the strength of a 4-3 win over the Fraser Valley team on the Monday.

A2 opening win

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

The Bruins won their opening game 4-1 over Fort St. John on Ty Ronning’s two goals. Alex Ambrosio joined Ronning with a three-point outing, scoring the game’s first goal and assisting on two others.

Nicholas Holowko also ◗Hockey Page 20

Norm Lesage captured five gold medals at the Canadian masters indoor track and field championships in Kamloops last weekend.

The 81-year-old Edmonds-area sprinter won the 60, 200 and 400 metre events. Lesage also helped set two new Canadian master’s relay records.

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

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

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

Ontario runner Earl Fee, who holds numerous world indoor and outdoor age-group records from the 200m to the mile, has indicated an interest in forming a crack Canadian team to go after the 4x400m world mark of 6:00.03 set in 1998 by four Japanese runners.

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

BY TOM BERRIDGE SPORTS EDITOR tberridge@royalcityrecord.com

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

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

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

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

The B.C. Soccer Premier League season will run from

March to November, mirroring the Vancouver Whitecaps Major League Soccer season.

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

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

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

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

On top of the projected high performance league are the Vancouver Whitecaps youth development teams.

“They’re asking for a lot of players to be pulled out of the system,” said Penman, who coaches the Burnaby Metro Selects under18B team.

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

Under the new regulations, each high performance team would carry 18 to 20 players,

including two goalies. But the only requirement for any or all of those players is that they are residents of B.C. “I think that could be a major concern especially if other boundaries don’t buy into it,” Penman said.

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

The Selects currently have six Metro boys’ teams, two in each of the u-14, u-16 and u-18 age groups. All six of the sides are placed third or better in league standings, including the firstplace u-14 Burnaby Royals, which sport a record of 17-1-2.

“It’s affecting the Selects quite

a lot. Most of the good players will come from Burnaby,” said Burnaby Selects vice chair and u-16A coach Frank Palmieri. “It’s really to do with the MLS, but my gut feeling is it’s costing too much for kids.”

Palmieri believes that the high cost for players may create an unequal playing field for the disadvantaged players.

“I’d like to see it succeed, but the startup costs are quite high at this point,” Palmieri said. “That’s why it’s important to have the Metro Soccer League, so the kids who can’t afford to go, or don’t want to go, will still have a competitive league.”

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Shotmaker: Burnaby Winter Club peewee Kyle Uy, right, shared a gold medal at the Tier 1 minor hockey championships in Prince George.

Hockey: Two more teams to final four ◗ continued from page 19

tallied for Burnaby.

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

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

Silver medal at Tier 2

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

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

goal by Mitchell Anderson.

Burnaby and Fort St. John played to an earlier 3-3 tie in the final game of the preliminary schedule on Tuesday. Earlier in the day, Amy Potomak scored a hat trick to give the Bruins a 9-1 win over Rossland/Trail.

Tier 3 finals set for Sat.

Burnaby Winter Club’s peewee A3 team also made it to the provincial semifinals in Campbell River with a 4-1 record. Burnaby took on Victoria in the semis on Thursday (after Record deadlines).

The A4 winter club peewee team failed to advance to the final four at the Tier 4 provincials in Chetwynd.

Soccer: “It’s going to be a great league” continued from page 19

New Westminster Secondary School grad Kim McMullen believes the new format is too long coming.

“I wish there was something like this when I was in high school,” said McMullen, a former Metro player who played last season in the pro W-League in Quebec City.

McMullen said the high performance league will put more focus on a player’s needs, helping to develop “a better development package.”

With a ratio of more top players per team than Metro traditionally had, every game will more competitive, she said.

McMullen also believes that the Metro program is built on a solid foundation and will continue to be a strong development league.

In Surrey, the opportunity for all kids

to take part in development camps and progress alongside the elite players is something that club embraces.

She maintained that the higher fees were not out of line with what a player would expect to pay if they took part in a year-long season in Metro and in the summer Y-League.

McMullen also pointed out that with the high performance schedule, there are welcome breaks in winter and summer that were not currently in place under the old format.

Following the high performance schedule also creates a seamless transition to the national club championships each fall, something that the teams coming from the West Coast never enjoyed in the past, McMullen added.

“I think it’s going to be a great league for that,” she said.

All the C3 Royals needed was Bobby Love The New Westminster C3 Royals won the Bobby Love atom hockey tournament on Tuesday.

The C3 Royals defeated the Surrey Bruins 2-0 in the championship final.

Alex Lazecki scored the

game-winning tally in the opening period.

Noel Wong got the insurance marker late in the final quarter.

New Westminster goalie Andy Sissons stopped 24 shots for the shutout.

Vineet Kaila led the Royals throughout the competition with a tournament-high 10 goals and seven assists.

The win was the second tournament title for the Royals this season.

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Become a Registered Personal Trainer. See our ad under Education. Hilltop 604-930-8377

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MECHANICS

LOGGING COMPANY looking for Owner Operator Logging Truck Contractors.

Short/long log for Mackenzie area. Fax 250-714-0525 Phone 250-714-1191 ext 225, ben@bcland.com include references and capabilities.

TRAINED GROOMER wanted p/t or f/t, Sunnyslope, BBY. Good wages. 604 454-1144, 519-1940

Qualifications – One or more of the Required skills: following: / 3&%C E="7 = E@+E %C=9D=(D 6J / <:17(@79-7 @9 (7C=@' $7-E=9@-=' -&%C6$7( %7("@-7 SPACE repairs / #="7 +66D $7-E=9@-=' =!@'@C@7% BOOKING / 5@7'D F7("@-7 (71=@( / K7 =!'7 C6 ;6() ;@CE $@9@$=' / #> B(=D7G ?6$$7(-@=' B(=9%16(C 6( %&17("@%@69 For: THE EMPLOYMENT PAPER 56()'@JC (71=@( / L@)7 C6 C=)7 6;97(%E@1 =9D 1(@D7 69 Rep: JAAnthony / ?69C=@97( #=9D'7( 7:17(@79-7 Ad#: 1302987 +7CC@9+ CE7 *6! D697 / K7 = C7=$ 1'=87( #112170 We offer: / #="7 +66D 1(6!'7$ %6'"@9+ %)@''% / <:-7''79C ;=+7% =9D !797IC% / <9*68 E="@9+ CE7 J(77D6$ =9D 27:@!@'@C8 / 09+6@9+ =9D (7+&'=( C(=@9@9+ C6 )771 C6 D6 86&( *6!

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Steve Tennant Corporate Service Manager 0JI-7H 604-517-6516 A ?7''H 604-836-0282 <$=@'H stennant@masonlift.com

Reporting to the Human Resources Manager, the incumbent will be responsible for assisting and providing the Human Resources Manager with a full range of recruitment support to various mining sites to ensure that the staffing needs of Procon are provided in the most efficient and effective means possible on a day-to-day basis.

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

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

• Experience in working effectively with peoples from different cultures.

• Excellent knowledge with MS Office along with advanced Excel skills • Mining knowledge an asset • The ability to verbally communicate in both English.

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

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

Health Care

CERTIFIED RECREATION AIDES

Required for a Burnaby healthcare facility. F/T & P/T positions, to work days & evenings. Alternate Model Of Care-Dementia experience is preferred. Must have strong written and verbal communication skills.

Competitive wages & benefits.

Fax resume: 1-250-861-3112 karen.petlikau@ advocarehealth.com

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Office Personnel

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

North Van engineering office requires an Admin. Assistant to support the engineering staff and manage the office. Duties range from handling mail and phones to preparing large and complex technical reports. We seek a wellrounded individual who takes pride in attention to detail and has a strong ability to prioritize. This position will appeal to a courteous and tactful multi-tasker who can handle tight deadlines and changing priorities with grace.

Experience with engineering or scientific reports would be an asset.

Please send your resume in confidence to noni@tri.bc.ca.

Trades/Technical

AUTOBODY TECHNICIAN

LABORATORY ASSISTANT

Acme Analytical Laboratories (Vancouver), a premier BC mining laboratory, is looking to fill various Laboratory Assistant positions in Vancouver. Must be able to handle up to 40 lbs as some heavy manual labor may be required. Experience in a lab environment an asset but training will be provided.

Starting wage of approximately $12 (combination of base hourly rate and daily production bonus).

Detailed descriptions of the various positions are available on Acme’s website:

www.acmelab.com

Interested parties should submit resume and cover letter by email as instructed on the website.

VANCOUVER’S LARGEST Lawn and Property Maintenance Company pays $120-$360 DAILY for outdoor Spring/Summer work.

Hiring honest, competitive, and energetic individuals to fill our various 2011 positions.

Apply online @ www.propertystarsjobs.com

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Masonlift is seeking experienced Mechanics to add to our Delta team.

Corporate Human Resources Department via e-mail dscott@procongroup.net or fax to: (604) 291-8082 /POSTMEDIA.COM

Career Services/ Job Search

604-438-5030

Calling all

DESIGN SUPERHEROES

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CLEANING COMPANY

looking for a hardworking, honest & reliable individual to clean a fitness club in Burnaby.

Contact Steve at: 604-612-3459 or email steveg2034@shaw.ca

Now Hiring

FLAGPERSONS & LANE CLOSURE TECHS

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

ROAD SMART TRAINING INSTITUTE Traffic Control, Flag Persons

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With experience, required by busy shop. Must have min. of 5 years exp. in replacing roofs or complete sections + experience in use of frame rack machines. Must have a Class 5 Driver Licence with a clean record and able to work five days a week including on Saturdays. Should be hard working, independant and have your own tools. Please email resume to:

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Auxiliary Trades Support

Level 2 or 3 First Aid certification preferred.

On-call work at BCIT campuses.

bcit.ca/jobs

TRUTH IN ''EMPLOYMENT'' ADVERTISING Postmedia Community Publishing makes every effort to ensure you are responding to a reputable and legitimate job opportunity. If you suspect that an ad to which you have responded is misleading, here are some hints to remember.

Legitimate employers do not ask for money as part of the application process; do not send money; do not give any credit card information; or call a 900 number in order to respond to an employment ad.

Job opportunity ads are salary based and do not require an investment.

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CHILDREN

MARKETPLACE

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Burial Plots

DOUBLE INTERNMENT niche in the 'Abbey' Mausoleum at Ocean View Cemetery, South Burnaby. $5500 NEG. 604-839-6220 GARDEN MAUSOLEUM Burial Double Niche. Forest Lawn Cem. Royal Oak. 604-467-7547

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ANTIQUE: COINS & paper money, silver & gold wanted. Will pay cash & come to you wherever you are. Call Joe 604-564-3564

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Auction Calendar

WEDNESDAY – MARCH 30TH @ 3 PM ANTIQUES, ESTATES, COLLECTIBLES & JEWELLERY AUCTION Viewing Times: Tuesday, March 29th; 9:00 am - 7:00 pm Wednesday, March 30th; 9:00 am ’Til Auction Time

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Friends Of The S.P.C.A. Spring Rummage Sale 1205 East 7th Ave, Vancouver (in board room) April 1st & 2nd, 10 - 2 Clothing, toys, videos, books, bedding, records, jewellery and other great bargains!

Childcare Wanted

LIVE-IN NANNY wanted for Sept 1. 5 days/week, $9/hour. 2 yrs experience in childcare, light home duties, meal prep, some errands. Call 604-763-6084 or email: rsidhu3@gmail.com

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Cats

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Dogs

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CATS. Fixed - male and female rescued cats. Free to good, n/s indoor homes only. 604-513-9310 CATS for ADOPTION Royal City Humane Society.

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Furniture

Garage Sale

Childcare Wanted

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PETS & LIVESTOCK

SHOP RIDER Electric Scooter 889SL/SEL, like new $3500. Elec Acorn Superglide Stairlift, exc cond. $3500. obo. 604-420-2485

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To place an ad or for more info please Call Virginia 604.444.3051

LIVE-IN NANNY required for Nov 1, 2011 in Burnaby. 5 days/week, 10 hrs/day, $2000/mth. Spanish speaking. Duties; childcare, light house duties, meal prep, grocery/ errands. Call 604-839-5936 or email: sebotero@hotmail.com

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

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MOVING SALE: SAT & SUN, March 19&20 (8-2), 45 East 8th Ave, New West, qs beds, kitchen &liv suites, dishes, + email: clarkhse@telus.net for info

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For Sale Miscellaneous

FREE CATALOGUE 1-800-353-7864 HALFORD’S butcher equipment and supplies, leather, beads, craft kits, animal control equipment + trapping supplies. Order from our new web store and get free shipping until August 31, 2011. www.halfordsmailorder.com

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Childcare Available

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• Victorian & Edwardian Furnishings • Royal Doulton & Hummel Figurines • Several Dinner Sets • China, Crystal & Brassware • Sterling Silver Pieces & Flatware Sets • Approx. 50 Pcs. Artwork • Persian Carpets • Gramophones • Spelter Figures • 2 Stacking Bookcases • Vintage Clock Collection • Avon Bottle Collection • Gold & Sterling Silver Jewellery • Estate Pieces & Much, Much More…

NOTE: HOUSEHOLD AUCTIONS HELD EVERY WEDNESDAY @ 6 PM

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Dogs

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

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

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

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

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

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Pets & Livestock Continues on next page

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

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

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

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

The Record • Saturday,March 26, 2011 • A25

PETS & LIVESTOCK

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Dogs

Cares!

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Ready Mar22nd. 604-649-3787 SHELTIE PUPS, Reg’d, shots, tatoo, dewormed, m/f, sable, fam raised. $700. 604-526-9943

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

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Apartments & Condos

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

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

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

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Available Apr 1. Small pet ok with pet deposit.

Call 604-518-5040

EL PRESIDENTE

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

778-990-7079 or 604-521-8249

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

Call 604-519-1382 Managed by Colliers International

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

Sorry no pets. 604-936-5755

AMBER ROCHESTOR 545 Rochester Ave, Coq

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

AMBER (W)

401 Westview St, Coq Large Units.

Near Lougheed Mall.

Transportation & S.F.U.

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

GARDEN VILLA

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

Beautiful atrium with fountain.

By shops, college & transit.

Pets negotiable. Ref required.

CALL 604 715-7764 BAYSIDE PROPERTY SERVICES

VILLA MARGARETA 320-9th St, New West

Bach & 1 BR Available.

All Suites Have Balconies.

Undergrd Parking Available.

Refs Required. Small Pet Ok.

CALL 604 715-7764 BAYSIDE PROPERTY SERVICES

2232 McAllister Port Coquitlam 2 BR Apartment Available MAY 1

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

604 - 941 - 7721

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

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

6020

552 Dansey Ave, Coq

Extra Large 2 Bedrooms.

Close to Lougheed Mall & S.F.U.

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

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

Well Managed Building.

New Westminster

Houses - Sale

Apt/Condos

ARBOUR GREENE

Real Estate

❏WE BUY HOMES❏

6020

6508

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

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

We Will Take Over Your Payment! No Fees!

www.GVCPS.ca / (604) 812-3718

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

1 & 2 Bdrms from $825

NEW WESTMINSTER

Any Price, Any Location Any Condition. No Fees! No Risk!

6020-22

Apt/Condos

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

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

6065

Houses - Sale

6508

1021 HOWAY ST.

REAL ESTATE

* AT WE BUY HOMES *

Computer/ Internet

Microsoft Small Business Specialist Your ONE - STOP IT solutions center.

Free consultation.

Reliance Systems 604-800-0218 www.rsacomputing.com

5070

Accounting/ Bookkeeping

Accounting/Bookkeeping

★ ALERT: WE BUY HOUSES ★ Foreclosure Help! Debt Relief!

No Equity! Don’t Delay!

Call us First! 604-657-9422

5020

5005

Houses - Sale

North Vancouver

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

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

Large units some with 2nd bathroom or den.

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

office: 604- 936-1225

JUNIPER COURT 415 Westview St, Coq

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

604 420-5636 www.montecitotowers.com

SKYLINE TOWERS 102-120 Agnes St, N.West

Hi-Rise Apartment with River View & Indoor Pool.

1 BR & 2 BR Available.

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

References required.

CALL 604 525-2122 BAYSIDE PROPERTY SERVICES

BONSOR APTS

833 Lynn Valley Road

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

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

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

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

KING ALBERT COURT

Contact Alex 604-999-9978

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

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

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

or Bayside Property Services Office: 604-432-7774

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RENTALS

6508

Apt/Condos

NEW WEST 310 - 8 St. Close to skytrain & bus. Lrg 1BR, w/lrg patio. $795 incls heat & storage locker. Cat OK with pet dep. Refs req’d. Call Res Mgr 604-395-5303 NEW WEST 508 - 8 St. Close to Westminster Mall & transit. BACH ste w/balcony, $655 incls heat & storage locker. Lrg 1 BR with balcony $795. Cat ok w/pet dep.

Refs req. Res Mgr 604-521-1862

6510

Co-ops

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

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

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

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

Enquiries to Membership Committee

Call 604 421-1222

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

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

By all amens.

Sorry no dogs allowed.

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

Call 604-521-2884

NORTH BURNABY:

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

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

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

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

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

New Westminster

65 FIRST STREET

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

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

ROTARY TOWER 25 Clute St, New West

Age 55 or over. Beautiful view.

Bach high rise apt.

Close to trans & shopping.

Rent incl all utils. Refs req.

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

ROYAL CRESCENT ESTATES

22588 Royal Crescent Ave, Maple Ridge

6520

Farms/Acreage

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

6540

Houses - Rent

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

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

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

SUNSET PARK

6540

Houses - Rent

*RENT TO OWN*

Abbotsford- 3262 Clearbrook Rd. HOUSE with 5 bedrooms, 2 baths.

Mortgage helper. Only $1,598/m.

Low Down. Flexible Terms.

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

6450

Miscellaneous Rentals

GATED PARKING AVAILABLE New Westminster

WIT’S END HOUSING CO-OP

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

Great view! Avail now or April 1.

Cats okay! Deposit required.

To place your ad call

604-444-3000

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

CALL 604 723-8215 BAYSIDE PROPERTY SERVICES

6590

Shared Accommodation

6595-20

Coq./Poco/ Port Moody

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

6595-40

New Westminster

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

604-767-3863 or 778-837-4596

6602

Suites/Partial Houses

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

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

Rooms

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

6595

6602

Suites/Partial Houses

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

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

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

Heat, hot water, parking.

Family living, daycare available.

Near kids’ park, basketball court and Skytrain.

No pets. Available now.

604 939-0944

6508

COQ, Lough Mall. 3 BR, upper flr.

Veggie garden, big yard. Ns/np.

1.5 baths, big sundeck, 6 appl. $1,450/mo + 2⁄3 util. 604-939-6077 N WEST renod 2 lge BR suite, $1000+utils, shr w/d, nr s/train/ schls, ns, np. Now. 604-436-9013 STOP RENTING-RENT TO OWN ● No Qualification - Low Down ● NEW WEST- 1722-6th Av 2 bdrm HOUSE w/1 bdrm suite, very central location, close to skytrain..$1,188/M CHILLIWACK - 9557 Williams, 3 bdrm, 1 bath, cozy HOUSE on 49x171’ lot, excellent investment property in heart of town..... $888/M Call Kristen today (604)786-4663

www.HomeBuyingCenter.ca

Apt/Condos

Refreshingly Clean Meticulously Maintained

Surrey Gardens Apartments for your new one bedroom home

From

www.GreatApartments.ca

$670.00

Owner Managed.

Sorry, No Pets.

Call to view! 604-589-7040

1 MONTH FREE!

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

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

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

8010

Alarm/Security

604-463-7919

8020

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

604-463-0029 or 604-347-6480

Blinds & Draperies

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

8030

Carpentry

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

8035

Carpet Cleaning

8073

Drainage

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

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

8075

Drywall

ALL WORK GUARANTEED

J.A. CONSTRUCTION

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

604-916-7729 JEFF

★ COMPLETE DRYWALL ★ By certified tradesman.

Small jobs pref. 604-762-4024

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

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

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

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

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

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

604-420-3269 or 604-760-7043

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

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

Townhouses Rent

WOODLAND PARK

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

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

Cat friendly.

Contact 604-939-0221 woodland@rentmidwest.com

Townhouses

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

• 1 & 2 BR Apts also avail.

7010

Personals

CRIMINAL RECORD? Canadian pardon seals record.

American waiver allows legal entry.

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

All CANADIAN / AMERICAN Work & Travel Visa’s.

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

EUROPEAN LADY gives great massage. Reflexology & waxing.

Suzanna. Call 604-251-8067

7015

Escort Services

Carman & Fox friends

604.669.9475

The Fox Den at Metrotown out-call Escorts Vancouver

CarmanFox.com

Call 604-942-2012

HOME SERVICES Systems Ltd.

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

Suites/Partial Houses

RIVERS INLET

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

604-524-9535 or 778-858-6685

5870 Sunset Street

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

6602

6605

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

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

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

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

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

ALARM

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

Suites/Partial Houses

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

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

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

6602

Cleaning

DAILY HAPPY CLEANER

Home & Office Cleaning

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

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

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

8060

Concrete

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

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

8080

Electrical

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

Dmitry 778-999-8513

Dmitry@alwaysonelectric.ca Lic#102814

8087

Excavating

# 1 BACKHOE, EXCAVATOR & BOBCAT

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

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

8105

Flooring/ Refinishing

Hardwood Floor Refinishing Repairs & Staining Installation Free Estimates

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

Artistry of Hardwood Floors

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

Satisfaction guar. 604-518-7508

8125

Gutters

EDGEMONT GUTTERS

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

604-420-4800 Established 1963

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

8155

Landscaping

CONSTRUCTIVE LANDSCAPING

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

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

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

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

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

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

SPRING IS HERE!!!

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

8160

Lawn & Garden

D & J GardenScape

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

Richard, 604-377-2480

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

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

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

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

HANDY ANDY Handyman services. Odd Jobs.

(WHATEVER). 604-715-9011

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

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

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

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

Knob & tube replacement specialist. Lic. #23726.

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

Great rates. Call 778-822-8710

8130

Handyperson

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HOME SERVICES Lawn & Garden

8185

Moving & Storage

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

• Tree Pruning

Free Est. 604-779-6978 email:

alljobs@telus.net

GARDENING SERVICE

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

Call Mr. Van 604-726-9741

Or 604-782-3411 Laura

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

Free Estimates.

604-893-5745

MASTER GARDENER

Kyoto Garden Landscaping.

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

Call 604-432-7532

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

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

778.322.2462

Minimum Travel Fare Fully Insured • Free Estimates

AFFORDABLE MOVING 1 to 3 Men

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

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

FREE ESTIMATES Seniors Discount

604-537-4140 www.affordablemoversbc.com

ADVANCE MOVING LTD MOVING & DELIVERY EXPERTS!!

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

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

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

604-875-9072, 604-873-5292 A Gardener & A Gentleman Lawn, garden, tree svcs. Pruning, yard clean-up, rubbish. 319-5302

B&Y MOVING

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

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

Experienced Movers ~ 2 Men $50 ~

604-708-8850

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

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

M. GILL Gardening - Lawn care.

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

THE LAWN BUTCHER Only Prime Cuts will do!

Call Jim 778-839-6250

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

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

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

8193

ALL-PRO

OIL TANK REMOVAL

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

8175

Masonry

QUALITY STONEWORK All Types. Fair Prices.

604-726-6129

Painting/ Wallpaper

8220

To place your ad call

604-444-3000 Plumbing

CONFIDENT PAINTING LTD.

PLUMBERS

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

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

Cell 604.626.1975

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

Jean-Guy Bottin

CANSTAR PAINTING Quality Work You Can Trust!

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

Insured/WCB

778-997-9582

D&M PAINTING

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

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

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

8240

Renovations & Home Improvement

TOTAL HOME RENOVATIONS Since 1983

FROM DESIGN TO FINISH

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

Call Bill

8250

Roofing

SPRING SPECIAL

SAVE THE HST

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

Call AFFORDABLE QUALITY ROOFING LTD. 604-984-9004

#1 Roofing Company in BC

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

Rapid Brush Design

8200

Decks/Patios/ Railings

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

8205

Paving/Seal Coating

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

8220 A B P

Installations & Repairs Big or Small, 7 Days/Week

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

436-1005

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

604-312-7674

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

Lic Gas Fitter, Aman. 778-895-2005

8240

PTV

782-2474

* We Remove & Recycle Anything*

Free Est’s • Large or Small Jobs

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

604-588-0833

SALES@ PATTARGROUP.COM

Trips start at

$49

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

John 778-288-8009

EURO STYLE DESIGNING Reliable & Professional

Roof Leaking?

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

Roof, Chimney & Skylight Repairs WCB Licensed

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

LEAK REPAIRS

ADVANTAGE BUILDING MAINTENANCE

604-802-1918

vancouverroofingrepair.com

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

604-728-3009

www.jkbconstruction.com

10% OFF with this ad www.studentworksdisposal.com

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

Tried & True Since 1902

30 yrs exp. matco@telus.net

(604) 299-8131

PRP RENOVATIONS

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

604-716-8528

WWW.RENORITE.COM

Save Your Dollars!

604-781-7695

Bath *Kitchen* Suites & More

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

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

Quality, 25yrs exp. 604-512-8915 A1 CONTRACTING. Bsmt, bath, kitchen cabinets, tiling, painting & decks. Dhillon, 604-782-1936 Complete Bathroom Reno’s Suites, Kitchens,Tiling, Skylights, Windows, Doors, 604 521-1567 D & M RENOVATIONS, Flooring, tiling, finishing. Fully Insured. Top quality, quick work 604-724-3832

9125

Domestic

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

9135

Parts & Accessories

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

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

Scrap Car Removal

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

JKB CONSTRUCTION LTD. COMPLETE RENOVATIONS

Home Renovations

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

Tile 20% off

778-235-1772 Est 1995

• Window Cleaning • Gutter Cleaning

8255

Rubbish Removal

LOW COST ® Rubbish Removal

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

9145

★ FREE TOWING ★ up to $500 CASH Today!

604-728-1965 John

THE SCRAPPER SCRAP CAR & TRUCK REMOVAL

CASH FOR ALL VEHICLES

604-790-3900 OUR SERVIC

Isaac ★ 604-727-5232

E

Sports & Imports

NO WHEELS, NO PROBLEM

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

9522

RV’s/Trailers

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

604 628 9044

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

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

White Rock 604-725-2549

CLEAR THE AIR Reduce Air Pollution

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

Scrap Car Removal

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

9160

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

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

Window Cleaning

Edgemont Building Maintenance • Power Washing

2H

Alive & still roofing after 50 years!!

RCABC Certified Roofers.

BILL the Roofer • 604-522-8516

604-728-3009 jkbconstruction.com

Renovations & Home Improvement

8335

AUTOMOTIVE

HANDYMAN; Reasonable rates.

You name it - we DO it!

Call Peder • 604-339-2419

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

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

Established 1963

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

✓ RenoRite

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

604-420-4800

All Renovations & Additions, Ins. Quality Work

604-764-0399

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

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

www.crownroofgutters.ca

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

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

$ BEST RATES $

1.877.602.7346

Family owned & operated since 1989

Tree Services

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

Fully insured & WCB

Visit us online to receive a special discount:

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

604-720-1564

8315

Rubbish Removal Seniors discount. 604-807-0198

Quality work by Qualified Professionals.

MATCO DESIGN

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

604-725-8925

CHEAP CHEAP

Call for a free estimate:

Stucco/Siding/ Exterior

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

Student Works

WWW.PATTARGROUP.COM

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

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

8300

Disposal & Recycling

www.chrisdalehomes.com

A Lady & Gentleman

Plumbing

604-RUBBISH

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

PAINTING & DECORATING

Steven Kovacs • 778-990-7174

Rubbish Removal

604-298-1222

• Painting & Wallpaper

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

8255

604-721-5029

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

778-223-8265

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

Oil Tank Removal

Painting/ Wallpaper

8195

604

8160

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

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Jordan’s Morning Cereals

assorted varieties

3.99

assorted varieties

500-550g

5.49lb/ 12.10kg

113g • product of USA

So Delicious Organic Dairy Free Frozen Desserts

assorted varieties

9.99

454g • product of Canada

946ml • product of USA

assorted varieties

assorted varieties

3.49

Tree of Life Organic Fruit Spreads

3/7.98

Specialty Roasted Chickens

assorted varieties

2.99

Dairyland Sour Cream

175-200g • product of Canada

regular, light or fat free

From Our Bakery

2/4.00

2/7.98

4.99

454g

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

5.99

946ml • product of USA

20% off

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

Several delicious flavours to choose from.

17.99 .69

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

18.99

2/3.98

Salus Floradix Formula Shrink Packs

Di Martino Italian Pasta assorted varieties

2/3.00

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

45.99

454g • product of Italy

500ml + 250ml • Product of Germany

Eco Max Dish Liquids three varieties

Classico Pasta Sauces and Pestos

2/7.00

2.99

740ml product of Canada

assorted varieties 85g • product of USA

500ml

170-216g • product of Canada

115g • product of USA

assorted varieties

30 pack

individual packets

3/5.49

Annie’s Organic Bunny Fruit Snacks

Skinny Sticks Snacks

regular retail price

Alacer Emergen-C

assorted varieties

Berry or Strawberry

2/7.98

3lb Bag

Bulk Department

Life Choices Organic Macaroni and Cheese

assorted varieties

Lemon Poppy Pineapple Pound Cake

2.98

regular retail price

Seventh Generation Household Cleaners

575g

Certified Organic

save 1.00/100g off

500ml • product of Canada

Wholesome Country Sourdough Bread

Red Fingerling Potatoes from Prince Edward Island

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

200g • product of Canada

assorted varieties

170g package

Last of the season!

Celebrating Quebec Cheese

4.49

Nature’s Path Organic Granola Bars

2.99

regular retail price

L’Ancetre Organic Cheese

235ml

2.98

All bulk food bins

save 2.00 off

125g • product of Canada

assorted varieties

Certified Fair Trade, Organic, Chilean Grown

From the Deli

Glutino Gluten-Free Crackers

570-600g • product of B.C.

Blueberries from Green Tribe

5.99lb/ 13.21kg

4.99

2/7.00

1.48lb/3.26kg

Canadian Top Sirloin Steaks Grade A

assorted varieties

Healthy Way Breads

B.C. Grown, Certified Organic

Whole Organic Chickens

2/3.98

Kicking Horse Organic Fair Trade Coffee

Sweet Orin Apples from Harvest Moon

Meat Department

Kettle Baked Potato Chips

218-650ml

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 March 24 to March 30, 2011.

Choices in the Park

Rice Bakery South Surrey

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

3248 King George Blvd.

South Surrey 604.541.3902

Choices at the Crest 8683 10th Ave. Burnaby 604.522.0936

Kelowna 1937 Harvey Ave. Kelowna

250.862.4864 Note Area Code

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