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Andrea Crawford and her 13 month-old daughter Kiera play with some of the toys she’s received from the Salvation Army’s Christmas Bureau in New Westminster. Crawford has been off her waitressing job for a year as she raises her daughter but she’s preparing to return to school in the new year to become a dental receptionist.
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The New Westminster Christmas Bureau helps families ensure their children don’t have to go without during the holiday season
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NOTICE TO RESIDENTS In the coming weeks, the 2012 Curbside Collection Calendar and Single-Stream Recycling carts will be arriving at your door. Be sure to keep your calendar handy all year round as it contains important information with respect to collection programs, including the new Single-Stream Recycling program.
CITYPAGE PATTULLO BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROJECT Recently, TransLink announced that planning for a new Pattullo Bridge has begun. In early 2012, TransLink will announce dates for public information sessions to gather feedback on the project. In the meantime, please visit the website at www.translink.ca/pattullo for background information, timelines and frequently asked questions in preparation for the upcoming sessions.
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Should you not receive one by the end of December, or find you need another, calendars will be available at the following locations: City Hall, Library, Community Centres, Recycling Depot, and Tow Yard/Animal Shelter. You can also view the calendar online at www.newwestcity.ca by clicking on the garbage calendar icon.
DO YOUR PART — LOG IN & SPEAK UP! Do you live in New Westminster? Are you 18 or older? Do you have opinions about crime, policing & public safety? Then the New Westminster Police Department needs to hear from you! From December 9, 2011 to January 13, 2012, please visit www.nwpolice.org to fill out a brief anonymous survey. Survey results will help us plan our police services for the next 3 years. We need your voice to do our job!
The City of New Westminster would like to welcome the following new businesses to the City in November 2011. 30 Minute Hit New Westminster........................................................... 425 E Columbia St Bootlegger ...................................................................................................... H140-805 Boyd St Bubble World Tea House - New Westminster ................................. 601 Agnes St Buckbusters Bargain Outlet .................................................................... 700 Sixth St Howe Sound Rehabilitation Services Society .................................. 319 Columbia St Infinite Security Services Limited ......................................................... 212-624 Sixth St Le Saigonnais At Royal City Restaurant.............................................. 634 Columbia St Lou Lou Lounge Ltd .................................................................................... 612 Victoria St Lowe’s ............................................................................................................... 1085 Tanaka Crt Right Point Acupuncture Herb Clinic .................................................. 1-514 Sixth Ave Softmoc ........................................................................................................... H130-805 Boyd St Subway ............................................................................................................. 1085 Tanaka Crt Total Amaka Enterprises Inc ................................................................... 915 Twelfth St Unihealth Group .......................................................................................... 326-555 Sixth St Wild Rice Restaurant Inc .......................................................................... 122-810 Quayside Dr
NEW WESTMINSTER MUSEUM GIFT SHOP CHRISTMAS SALE The New Westminster Museum Gift Shop is having a sale on all Christmas merchandise running now until December 31st! All Christmas items are 50 - 75% off the original price. Don’t miss this great opportunity to get new decorations or last minute gifts for family and friends. There’s also a selection of regular merchandise on sale at 50% off too! Come see what’s in store Wednesdays through Sundays, 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm at the New Westminster Museum and Archives, 302 Royal Avenue (located behind Irving House). Call 604-527-4640 for more information.
FRANK GOODSHIP PHOTOS OF POST-WAR NEW WEST NOW AVAILABLE The New Westminster Museum and Archives is very pleased to announce that it has received financial support from the Government of Canada through Library and Archives Canada, administered by the Canadian Council of Archives, to complete the processing of the photographs of Frank Goodship. The collection consists of over 2000 negatives and a small number of colour slides. Almost 1500 of these images are now online. Visit www.newwestpcr.ca/culture/museum_ and_archives to access the archives and get a glimpse into a part of New Westminster’s rich history.
NEW WESTMINSTER FIRE FIGHTERS’ CHARITABLE SOCIETY TREE CHIPPING Saturday, January 7 and Sunday, January 8 from 11:00 am - 4:00 pm at the Canada Games Pool parking lot. - all by donation - hot dogs, popcorn, face painting - tree burning demos (weather permitting) All donations go to New Westminster Fire Fighters’ Charitable Society.
MAKE SURE YOUR DOG FINDS ITS WAY HOME A dog license helps protect your dog by providing an easy-to-identify dog tag and registration with the New Westminster Animal Shelter. If your dog is lost anywhere in the world, the fastest way to be reunited with it is by this dog tag and the license. Dog license fees also help fund the New Westminster Animal Shelter which protects and finds homes for stray animals in the city. Visit the New Westminster Animal Shelter at 231 Ewen Ave today to license your dog. For more information and to renew your license online, visit www.newwestcity.ca or call 604-519-2008.
CITY HALL HOLIDAY HOURS Friday, December 23 - Closing at 2:00 pm Monday, December 26 - Closed Tuesday, December 27 - Closed Monday, January 2 - Closed
ART IN THE LIBRARY Enjoy the art work in the New Westminster Public Library during December. In the reference department, the Century House Painters are showing a sampling of their work in a variety of styles, themes and media. On the ramp, Wendy Schmidt’s show is entitled Westcoast Wildlife. Most of her photographs of birds, squirrels, owls, raccoons and other wildlife were all taken in the Lower Mainland. The art can be viewed at any time during library open hours at 716 6th Avenue. Call 604-527-4660 for more information and holiday hours.
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$100K club reaches 25
Creating Christmas smiles
Twenty-Àve New Westminster school district employees raked in more than $100,000 in salary in 2010-11 according to Àgures reported to Tuesday’s board of education meeting. They were topped by superintendent of schools John Woudzia, who made $159,291, and received almost $11,000 in expenses. He was followed by assistant superintendent Al Balanuik at $134,000 and secretary-treasurer Brian Sommerfeldt at $132,000. New Westminster secondary principal Mary Bushman received $124,000. All of the 25 were either district administrators or school administrators. The district is required by the province to report all employees who make at least $75,000, of which there are more than 200 in New West. The report also includes trustee remuneration which was led by Michael Ewen who received $23,888 and $1,141 in expenses followed by James Janzen at $23,638 with $1,071 in expenses. The other Àve trustees received a base salary of $21,513.
New Westminster Christmas bureau has been providing food, toys and smiles to needy families for more than a decade
want to pick anything out. “I shouldn’t take anything,” she said. “It’s OK,” volunteer Ira Naesgaard said, and then gave her a hug before eventually convincing the Grant Granger woman to pick out a couple ggranger@newwestnewsleader.com of presents for her kids. woman who had taken “We just see the pressure on the herculean task taken off of their faces. It of adopting a boy with really makes a difference,” fetal alcohol syndrome and says Naesgaard. attention deficit hyperactivity Andrea Crawford, a single disorder wanted to get mother of one-year-old something special for her son daughter Kiera, found it this Christmas but couldn’t dif¿cult swallowing her pride afford it. and going to the bureau. She walked into the New Before giving birth she was Westminster Christmas Bureau a waitress making most of earlier this week and spotted a her money off of tips. But GRANT GRANGER/NEWSLEADER maternity leave doesn’t keyboard in the back of the toy New Westminster Christmas Bureau coordinator Lyn Stokes has a singing snowman to keep children amused compensate mothers for that room. Her son had been taking while their parents pick out toys for them at the back of the storefront. music therapy, which has been a loss of income even though tremendous help to him, so she the tax collector dings them asked bureau coordinator Lyn Stokes, was,” says Stokes. “She was very says Salvation Army Capt. Dave for it when they make it. “can I have the keyboard?” thankful, because she said she had Macpherson. “Gift cards for groceries “It’s just tough to have to do it,” “Yes, if it will help him, de¿nitely,” nothing. She just didn’t know what are much better because then they says Crawford, who plans to return to came the reply. to do about Christmas. On income can get the things they like for their school in January to become a dental assistance they don’t family. receptionist. “[But] my ego’s not more get a lot of extra. She “We’ll serve about 500 kids in toys important than her. When you need thought she would have in the season, and a couple of hundred help, you need help, you just have to Capt. Dave Macpherson, Salvation Army to go to the dollar store families.” do it. It’s a little less like a handout and more like a and get dollar store stuff. Behind the curtain are shelves along “I think it’s great that they’re there.” hand-up. But we have toys that are both walls, one full of toys for girls, Crawford had bought a mini-guitar much more than that.” the other for boys. At the back is a for her daughter’s ¿rst birthday and When the clients baby table and at the front is stuff for Kiera loved it, so this time she picked The woman was so thrilled she come, Stokes gives them a grocery gift teens. out a little piano set at the bureau. hugged Stokes and all the rest of the card to Safeway before directing the In between are stocking stuffers for “She’ll have fun with it,” says volunteers at the storefront at 616 parents behind a Christmassy curtain kids of all ages and genders. While Crawford. “She’s a fun little thing, Sixth St. to pick out gifts for their kids. The the parent shops the kids stay out always smiling and happy.” The bureau is run by the Salvation bureau used to build hampers with front with Stokes who has a bunch of And creating smiling faces at this Army and is part of the Lower food, toys and clothing but so much big Christmas dolls and a snowman time of year is what the Christmas Mainland Christmas Bureau network. of it went unused and the process was singing Let It Snow to amuse the bureau is all about. This is the 12th season with the labour intensive. youngsters. bureau for Stokes, 60, who knows “It helps to put some of the dignity Another woman came in earlier this what it’s like for the clients because back in the process because the week with two kids around 10 years • Stokes says it’s still possible for she raised children on welfare. parents know far better what their old. After being unemployed for a New Westminster residents to register “One lady walked through who had children will like. It’s a little less like while, she had just got a retail job, and for the bureau by calling 604-868no idea what the Christmas bureau a handout and more like a hand-up,” even though she quali¿ed she didn’t 7672.
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WorkSafeBC has closed off a demolition site in Sapperton after traces of asbestos were found following a complaint from a neighbour. Randy Tkach was sleeping on Nov. 28 in his Cedar Street apartment when he heard what he thought was a garbage disposal truck. But the noise persisted, so he looked out and discovered somebody demolishing the little house across the back lane, and he says dust was Àying everywhere. It even reached his balcony and fell on him. “He was making a dusty mess,” said Tkach, who works as a safety of¿cer. “You’re supposed to have dust suppression. He was just knocking things over.” Tkach recorded the 45-minute demolition of the little house at 311 Ward St., a home built in 1911, with both his camera and video camera, and then called WorkSafeBC. An of¿cer came the next day but not before 315 Ward, built in 1956, was torn down. A stop work order was instituted before a third house, at 309 Ward, was demolished. Built in 1919, it
was larger than the other two. before it was issued. The demolition was to make “These houses got caught up in way for a four-storey, 25-unit the in-between era,” said Durante. project proposed by West Fraser Even before the latest Ward Street Developments. regulations most reputable WorkSafeBC spokeswoman contractors, said Durante, Megan Johnston said the tear separated the drywall and down had been contracted to hazardous material out and Richmond-based Taha and Sons disposed of them properly before Site Services, but a required tearing down a building. hazardous material survey had “Unfortunately you have the not been submitted. one or two per cent who go out “Our of¿cer took four samples and just demolish it all at once to test for asbestos and one of and hope they can hide it,” said the samples was positive,” said Durante. Johnston. City building inspector Frank Durante said Megan Johnston, WorkSafeBC Our ofÀcer took four samples to test for the hazardous asbestos and one of the samples was positive. material assessment only became a provincial requirement this City spokesman Blair Fryer year. Although there had been said the property was being some talk municipalities would fenced in Tuesday and the be required to carry them out, demolition sites covered on Durante said only the City Wednesday. of Vancouver has the trained “Nothing will continue personnel to do them. He said until WorkSafe gives us that recently WorkSafeBC created a clearance,” he said. form the contractor has to ¿ll out Tkach has spent much of on how the removal is going to this week at Royal Columbian take place and how the material is Hospital with his wife as she being disposed. gives birth. He said they’re so The demolition permit was worried about possible asbestos applied for in April, but the contamination they plan not to properties had to go through a take their baby home, but to stay rezoning and heritage review elsewhere until the situation has
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Police confirm 13 victims connected to Justice Institute ICBC employee Àred for privacy breach
along with other individuals, is under continued police investigation,” said RCMP Chief Lower Mainland RCMP have Superintendent Janice Armstrong. con¿rmed 13 people linked to She said ICBC is helping the New Westminster-based to contact and warn all those Justice Institute of B.C. have whose information has been been victims of arsons and compromised, and police shootings, although no one are still trying to determine has yet to be physically if others are at risk. harmed. The incidents have The RCMP ¿rst reported taken place throughout links to 10 victims the Lower Mainland, but connected to the JIBC none of them have been MCGEE on Sept. 6, but that has at the New Westminster since been expanded. campus or any of the The victims do not appear to institution’s other locations. be af¿liated with any criminal “We are very concerned activity, said a news release that there have been additional Wednesday. incidents,” said JIBC president “We can now state the Jack McGee. “The safety and investigation revealed a link to an security of our students, staff, ICBC employee who allegedly faculty and the public who use accessed personal information of our campuses is of paramount 65 individuals, including the 13 importance to JIBC. Enhanced identi¿ed victims. That employee, security put in place at JIBC
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Dying in vain WorkSafeBC has stripped down Grant’s Law, allowing late-night staff at convenience stores and gas stations to again work alone. The legislation was put in place after Grant de Patie, a gas station attendant in Maple Ridge, was run over and dragged to death while trying to stop a driver from stealing gas. British Columbia was the ¿rst province in Canada to make drivers pay before pumping gas. Grant’s Law also forced employers to put in place safety measures, such as glass barriers, to protect workers, and required that no one have to work alone on graveyard shifts. But now that latter part has been repealed. Instead of having two people on shift, convenience stores can follow other safety procedures, including time-lock safes that can’t be opened during late-night hours, video surveillance and good lighting, as well as keeping limited amounts of cash and lottery tickets at hand. WorkSafeBC decided it costs too much to expect convenience stores and gas stations to have two people on late at night and to install protective barriers. But a video camera will stop an armed robber? The Western Convenience Store Association, which lobbied for the change, believes money can now be saved and, in turn, spent on other security measures. It argues that having more than one person on staff doesn’t stop criminals from committing robbery. No, but police always looking for witnesses. And saving money in one area doesn’t mean that owners will spend it to improve another. But the decision to amend Grant’s Law does nothing to improve or maintain workers’ safety. It suggests these minimum-wage workers aren’t worth protecting. Who cares if they are scared, or scarred? Apparently you can put a price on somebody’s life. Black Press
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The ‘virtue’ of good communication Last week, we learned that American television is interested in virgins – actually, four in particular, all of whom hail from my town of Abbotsford. Keep your jokes to yourself... It seems a couple of U.S. TV networks ¿nd it rather fascinating these four 20-somethings would a) still be virgins, or reasonable facsimile thereof; b) admit it; and c) write a blog about the whole concept of saving oneself for marriage. It is unusual in this day and age, one has to admit. We are bombarded daily with sexually charged marketing and entertainment. And in that context, the concept of abstinence prior to marriage does pose a contrast of values. I recall as a teenager, I was not a fan of virginity – mine, or whatever lovely lady I had designs on. In fact, I found the condition to be virtually insurmountable for some time. Marriage being the gateway to physical relations was nowhere on the personal radar. Clearly, I did not appreciate what the parents had
Andrew Holota instilled in those good gals, nor their personal commitment to the cause. Now, as the father of a 14-yearold daughter who is increasingly becoming the apple of a host of young male eyes, I heartily endorse all aforementioned traditional institutions, up to and including segregation of the genders until at least university age. (OK, maybe the latter is a little over the top for contemporary society.) Hypocritical? Hey, when it comes to parenting, it’s do as I say, not as I did. Kidding aside, it’s interesting how one’s outlook often changes with parenthood. As I discovered a long time ago, one of the great challenges in fatherhood is explaining to one’s little girl the
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mystery of boys, which is entirely different than the mystery of girls, which is still pretty much a mystery to me. There’s the basic instinct of protecting your daughter from all and sundry, while preparing her for the world. In that respect, it should be simple enough. Demonize the entire male population, and the issue is addressed! Wait a minute, though; that would include me. OK, can’t have that. And it might have detrimental effects on her relationships, like when she’s 30 or thereabouts. So you have to approach this whole topic of virtue carefully. Especially when she relates the alarming progress some of her colleagues are making in terms of the ¿rst kiss, and other such early contact. It’s a delicate topic that cannot be handled by locating the young gentlemen, and scaring their emerging hormones into remission. Clearly, with good guidance, the girls can deal with it better. I recall with fond amusement a scenario that occurred many years back. Anna happened to mention
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that some of the boys who played soccer at lunch wanted her and her friends to be cheerleaders for them. I sagely pointed out that she and her friends also play soccer, and if the boys wanted the girls to cheer them on during their game, they should be willing to do the same when the girls play. She agreed that was an equitable arrangement. So, the next day I followed up. What did the boys say? “Well, ¿rst it was no, no and no. Then they did a chicken dance. Then they made cow noises. And then ¿nally, I think we were starting to communicate with them!” I didn’t have the heart at the time to tell her it doesn’t get much easier as she gets older. The good news is, there are some ¿ne fellows out there. It’s just a matter of ¿nding one. Don’t suppose you’d want my help with that...? Andrew Holota is editor of the Abbotsford News, a Black Press paper.
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Trains fuel air quality concerns With the on-going rail noise court case, I present this as another issue to consider. Last night was another alltoo-frequent occurrence along the Quay. About 1:30 a.m. this morning, I noticed that diesel engines belonging to CN were parked immediately below our residence along Quayside Drive. At 2:30 a.m., I called CN (1-800465-9239) to make a complaint. I was told the train would move immediately. I also noted at that time that a taxi was bringing a train crew to an otherwise empty idling train. I checked with CN and they tell me on their website that they are environmentally responsible citizens and work to promote the best practices in environmental safety in Canada. I also checked the New Westminster websites (http:// royalcityair.com/ and their blog http://royalcityair.com/wordpress/) which tell me that diesel fuel emissions are four times more harmful than cigarette smoke. The train ¿nally left at 4 a.m., almost three hours of idling beneath our windows. I have reported this in the
past but no action has taken place. Where to from here? I am not sure. What to do from here—I have no clue. But I want this on the table for legislators to be aware of this ongoing issue. I’d love to have an air monitor set up on our balcony. Mike Hoyer New Westminster
MERRY FREAKING XMAS On Saturday, Dec. 10 around noon my 63-year-old mom was running errands in Uptown New West. Somewhere between London Drugs and Safeway her purse fell off. My mom wore her small black purse under her coat to protect herself from purse snatchers, and did not notice that it was missing until she unzipped her coat to pay for her groceries. My mom retraced her steps but did not ¿nd her purse. The purse held her identi¿cation including her driver’s licence, and $150 cash, which was her grocery money. What bothers me about this whole situation is the fact that the driver’s licence was in the purse. It’s got her address on it, yet no one has returned anything to her. Like
most older people my mom lives on a very tight budget and $150 is a lot to her. I always liked to believe in the goodness of people but apparently I was naïve to think that. I really hope whoever found my mom’s wallet and kept her money can sleep at night. Merry freaking Christmas! Charmaine Smith New Westminster
I TAKE OFFENCE Re: Cancellation of New Westminster Sinterklaas celebration I have been watching the controversy surrounding Sinterklaas and Black Peter and thought I would comment on why I ¿nd the presence of a character in blackface as part of the Christmas celebration of the Dutch community offensive. I do not accept the conÀicting stories of why Black Peter exists in their celebration, because I am reminded as part of my own history as a Black Canadian that it was a Dutch slaver that introduced slavery to North America in 1619 at Jamestown, Va. The Dutch ship carrying Black
slaves traded 20 of them for food and a lucrative industry began. So when I see the use of Black Peter in connection with the Christmas celebration it reminds me of a dark time in my family’s history in Virginia and rightly or wrongly I take offence. Paul Winn New Westminster
INTEGRATION IDEAS I emigrated from Taiwan to Canada and I’ve been New Westminster for three years. Currently, I’m attending New Westminster Community Immigrant Mentorship Program by Family Services of Greater Vancouver. I’m learning many things about Canada from this program. My only concern is about people who are immigrants and can’t speak and read English. During this time, I’ve seen that most of Chinese immigrants are very isolated, and don’t have much knowledge about what’s going on in our community. Especially seniors and those whose English is poor. Due to the language
barrier, they can’t access all of the information related to the community, newspapers, public library, etc. Unfortunately, seniors are the most affected population, because when their children go to work, they mostly stay at home to take care of their grandchildren and watch TV all day long. This is not good for their physical and emotional health. How can the City of New Westminster support them and make them feel that they belong in to our great community? In my opinion, City Hall’s website should add different languages to translate their municipal information. Also, during municipal elections, why can’t the candidates translate their political propaganda into the most spoken foreign languages from our city? All of these suggestions are ways to assist not only Chinese immigrants, but also other isolated members of our multicultural community. Su Fen (Claire) Wu New Westminster
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A tender for installation of a liquid chlorine tank at Moody Park’s outdoor pool has been issued by the City of New Westminster. Parks and recreation director Dean Gibson said a liquid system will replace one using a solid puck. While it only released microscopic particles into the pool it did cause clouding in the water, something that plagued the pool when it opened in 2009. Last summer, the city tested another system using liquid chlorine and it helped to resolve the issue of water colour, said Gibson. The plastic tank will be housed in an above-ground cinderblock enclosure with a footprint of about four feet by six feet, said Gibson. Total expenses including the engineering and design fees are in the $35,000 range, he added. Although the Hume Park outdoor pool and the Canada
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New Westminster Hyacks guard Ariana Sider Àghts to get the ball back after it was stolen by a Handsworth defender in their second round game at the Telus Basketball Classic. The Hyacks lost 76-73, while Handsworth went on to the Ànal where they were defeated by Riverside 73-50. The Hyacks senior girls and boys team wrap up their own Bob Gair tournaments on Friday.
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WOW! Substantially reno’d, 2 bdrm, 975 sf, 3rd flr corner suite in “Moody Gardens” just across frm Moody Park & NWSS in Uptown New Westminster, close to recreation, shopping & transit. This bright & spacious immaculate suite has new paint & laminate flrs, crown moldings & baseboards throughout, updated kitch & bath, elec f/p, 2 wall mounted TV’s (negotiable) & much more! Bldg is well maint’d & managed & was rainscreed w/Hardiplank exterior in 2001. Super suite & great location!
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The SFU Clan men’s basketball team let the San Francisco-based Academy of Arts Urban Knights paint them into a corner early and never recovered en route to an 84-83 loss Saturday at Burnaby Mountain. After spotting the Urban Knights an 18-5 lead ¿ve minutes into the game, the Clan were eventually able to claw their way back to take their ¿rst lead, 54-52 with 11 minutes left to play. But they couldn’t overcome their poor shooting from the Àoor as they were able to hit only 38 per cent of their scoring attempts. The Academy of Arts managed to score on 61 per cent of their shots. They were also able to withstand a late surge by the Clan that made it close. John Bantock connected on a pair of three-pointers in the last 20 seconds but they were too little too late. “We were not prepared and not mentally ready for the game,” said Bantock in a release. “We took them lightly and they made us pay.” Matt Raivio led the Clan scorers with 19 points and ¿ve rebounds while Jordan Sergent scored 14 points and pulled down 11 rebounds. The loss drops the Clan’s overall record to four wins and ¿ve losses.
They have a chance to return to .500 when they play host to Kwantlen Polytechnic University on Saturday at the West Gym.
Soccer honours The top-ranked SFU Clan men’s soccer team recently honoured some of its outstanding individual performances. Carlo Basso was the top scorer for the Clan, who ¿nished the season undefeated and as the number one ranked team in the NCAA division II. The team’s most inspirational player, as voted by his teammates, was Kyle Knees. He stayed involved with the team even though he suffered a season-ending injury early in the campaign. Anthony DiNicolo was also selected by his peers as the player of the year. The fourth-year defender was named a GNAC ¿rst team all-star and he was selected to the conference’s allacademic team. The Captain’s award went to Helge Neumann and Carson Gill. And the SFUEFA Cup, for the player who performs the best in training sessions, was awarded to goalkeeper Sheldon Steenhuis.
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Korytowski makes sure his camera is never out of his reach. So when he’s not working the social media to get the word out about his new venture, he keeps his eyes open for picture possibilities, like the woman who walks a herd of dogs past his storefront every day. “Photography is a stress relief,” says Korytowski. “When I see a picture I take it. It makes my day.” F ilm2Frame is at 655 Front St. For more information go to www.film2frame.com
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Choral service: The 25-member senior choir, under the musical direction of Rachel Alflatt, will present a choral service and will perform many pieces on the magnificent 45 rank Casavant Freres Pipe organ. When: Sunday, Dec. 18, 10:30 a.m. Where: Queen’s Avenue United, Queen’s Avenue and 6th Street, New Westminster.
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A new agreement that supports obstetrical anesthesia 24 hours a day, seven days a week in B.C. was announced by the provincial government Tuesday. While that news is welcome, the B.C. Anesthesiologists’ Society (BCAS) – which issued a media advisory Monday regarding its Tuesday morning press conference – said it simply illustrates an ongoing problem: the lack of any kind of process for the BCAS to communicate with government to resolve several issues, including the need for 24/7 anesthesiologists in B.C. obstetrics wards. Anesthesiologists still plans to withdraw elective services as of April 1, despite the province’s “convenient” announcement, said BCAS executive director Dr. Roland Orfaly. He said the timing of the Ministry of Health release was interesting. “The ¿rst we heard of it was at 10:15 this morning,” he said Tuesday. The BCAS press conference started at 10:30 a.m. “We had no idea the government was even talking to anyone on that issue. We were certainly not part of the process.” Orfaly said the BCAS has been trying for years to create a process in which it can come to the table with government representatives to address issues including wait times for surgery to patient safety issues (including the need for 24/7 obstetrics anesthesiologists) to perioperative ef¿ciency issues. “Right now, there is no process. An agreement
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Burnaby International Folk Dancers: Learn folk dances from around the world in a friendly club environment. New dances taught every night; all levels welcome, no partner needed. When: Every Tuesday, 7 to 9:30 p.m. Where: Charles Rummel Centre, 3630 Lozells, Burnaby. Cost: $4 drop-in, first night free. Info: 604-436-9475. Burnaby Horsemen’s Association celebrated its 10th annual open house “A Day With The Horses” on Dec. 4. More than 135 children took part in free pony rides, and the Burnaby Horsemen’s Drill Team and the Dog Agility Team from Abbotsford entertained the audience. The Burnaby Lake Park Association and the Wildlife Rescue Association represented Burnaby and Mr. and Mrs. Claus made a surprise visit to the delight of all children. Many donated items for the Burnaby Food Bank, said Ulli Dargel of the BHA.
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Rotary Club of Burnaby Deer Lake: Come to the Thursday breakfast meetings. When: 7:15 a.m. Where: Eagle Creek Restaurant, at Burnaby Mountain Golf Course, 7600 Halifax St. Info: www. rotaryburnabydeerlake.org, Janice, 604-420-0038.
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Royal City Concert Band welcomes any musicians who have some playing experience and enjoy making music. Specific vacancies in the Tuba and French Horn sections. The band rehearses Thursday evenings at New West Secondary School. Info: 604-527-7064 or 604-582-8540.
Kiwanis Club of New Westminster meets the first and third Tuesday of the month, 12 p.m. lunch, Boston Pizza, Columbia Square, New Westminster. Info: Marge Ashdown 604-521-8567.
Join a moms group: Relax, enjoy adult conversation, perhaps a craft, a demo, a speaker. Children from birth to age five have their own quality time out. Open to moms of all ages and religions. When: Wednesdays, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Where: Olivet Baptist Church, 7th St. and Queen’s Ave., New Westminster. Info: Shirley, 604-5218097. Burnaby Metrotown Rotary Club: A worldwide network of individuals dedicated to making a difference in local and global communities through service and fellowship. When: Meets every Wednesday, noon to 1:30 p.m. Where: Holiday Inn Express Metrotown. To be a guest, call Gloria 604-523-6268.
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CITYseen 2 Marcy Koopmans, Jorden Foss and Wes Koopman battle it out, but the clear winner is Wes with his Christmas-themed thuggie (a cross between a hoodie and snuggie)
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Home sales predicted to rise in 2012 After declining 12 per cent in 2010, residential than as a result of a return to pre-recession market unit sales through the Multiple Listing Service® froth. (MLS®) in BC are forecast to rise by 3 per cent By the winter months, most of the upward bias to 77,000 units in 2011 and a further 4 per cent to in average price data will have dissipated which 80,000 units in 2012, according to the BC Real will contribute to the average annual BC MLS® Estate Association (BCREA). residential price decline of 2.5 per cent to $550,500 However, BC home sales will remain relatively in 2012. low by historic measures, falling short of their Market conditions in most BC regions are 10-year average of 87,600 units. expected to remain in buyers’ to balanced market While low mortgage interest rates are expected conditions, meaning the typical BC home will see to persist through 2012 accommodating housing little change in value through 2012. demand, headwinds in the global economy will act to restrain BC economic and employment growth. Advertisement BC economic growth slowed from an Olympiccharged 3.8 per cent in 2010 to a forecast 2.1 per cent this year. Lackluster economic performance is largely the result of weaker A new year is almost upon t :PV IBWF MBVODIFE B TNBMM than expected US us, which usually means New business and operate it out economic activity, Year resolutions, looking to the of your home some belt tightening future, making new plans and and deleveraging by t :PV WF SFUJSFE BOE TQFOE organizing goals for the year part of the year down south, households, and the Euroahead. It’s not uncommon to leaving your home vacant for zone debt crisis. find financial security near the several months of the year Employment growth in top of the list. Protecting your the province is estimated t :PV IBWF BEEFE PS SFNPWFE family and your belongings to fall to 1.1 per cent this a wood stove first is a natural priority, and year. there are simple ways you can t :PV BSF GJOBMMZ VOEFSUBLJOH While emerging do that. the big home renovation Asian markets have you’ve been One step to tilted some BC exports planning for years ensure you are in an upward trajectory, INSURANCE protected is to do t :PV IBWF domestic demand has OUTLOOK a yearly review upgraded the stagnated. of your home electrical system in Retail sales in the insurance policy HOME your home province are estimated to INSURANCE against the WITH increase just 1.5 per cent A change can changes that may ZLATA this year after climbing 5 subject your home have taken place STUMP to 6 per cent per annum to more, or even since you took it less, risk and could over much of the last out or last made mean additional decade. upgrades to it. premiums may be owed to Against this backdrop, Letting your insurance the insurance company or moderate consumer provider know what has new discounts may now demand for housing and changed helps them provide be available to you. Either relatively Àat home prices you with better service and way, to ensure your home are forecast through 2012. support. It can ensure that and belongings are properly Despite more moderate you are not unnecessarily protected, it is important to consumer demand, overpaying or under-insured. If notify your insurance company average home prices have all your details and information when things have changed. climbed dramatically this are accurate and up-to-date it year. When you get your renewal can also help speed up the The average annual BC document, contact a BCAA claims process. That’s why it is Insurance Advisor to review MLS® residential price important to talk to your insurer your coverage and ensure it is estimated to increase about big life changes. These matches your circumstances 12 per cent to $564,600 changes could be considered and meets your needs. Should in 2011. as any change that may affect you have any questions, Rather than reÀecting the level of risk associated with or wish to learn more about market conditions, the your home. In other words, as insurance and coverage that upward skewing of your life has changed, so may protects your family and your average price data was have the needs for your home. belongings, give us a call. the result of a change in For example: We’re always happy to help. regional demand patterns t :PV BSF OPX SFOUJOH PVU ZPVS and a shift in the mix of Zlata Stump is an Insurance Advisor basement or the occupancy at BCAA. She can be reached at home types sold rather of your home has changed
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Call 310-2345 or click on bcaa.com
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, MP
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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 130
EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION
HELP WANTED
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HELP WANTED
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CONTAINER
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109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
HUSBANDRY Specimen Trees Wholesale Nurseries Ltd., 18598 Advent Rd Pitt Meadows, BC is looking for Primary Nursery Workers to weed and prune container plants. Work is outdoors in all kinds of weather; 6 days a week; 8 hours a day. Starting March 1, 2012. Training provided. $9.56 per hour.
$17.00/hr to work in Langley lubricants plant doing mfg., warehouse work & shipping/receiving. Must be capable of physical labour, computer usage, & be meticulous & reliable. Experience in manufacturing and warehousing preferred. A minimum of 5 years work experience with references req’d. We offer a longterm career with a financially successful co. + benefits + RRSP plan. Send resume to:
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JOY Mgmt Inc, Requires F/T sales people for Seacret Cosmetics in Greater Vancouver Malls. Shift. $12.74Hr. Email: ran@joymgmt.ca
PERSONAL SERVICES
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Attn: Personnel Manager GREENHOUSE WORKER Seasonal. Starts Feb. $9.56/hr, 40 hrs/week. Duties incl: transplanting, pot filling, some heavy lifting and bending. Outdoors. W.I.G. Greenhouse 6151 Thorne Ave, Burnaby. Fax resume to: 604-521-3178
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ALTERNATIVE HEALTH
The Award-Winning Outlook newspaper has an outstanding opportunity for a full-time sales person. The successful candidate must have the ability to build relationships with clients and offer superior customer service. The winning candidate will be a team player and will be called upon to grow an existing account list with an aggressive cold calling mandate. The ability to work in an extremely fast-paced environment with a positive attitude is a must. The candidate will have two years of sales experience, preferably in the advertising industry. The position offers a great work environment with a competitive salary, commission plan and strong benefits package. The Outlook is part of Black Press, Canada’s largest independent print media company with more than 170 community, daily and urban newspapers across Canada and the United States. Please submit your resume with cover letter by Friday, January 20, 2012. To: Publisher, The Outlook publisher@northshoreoutlook.com fax: 604 903-1001 #104 – 980 West 1st Street North Vancouver, BC V7P 3N4
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A-TECH Services 604-230-3539 Running this ad for 7yrs
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283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS GUTTER Cleaning Service, Repairs Free Est, 20 yrs exp, Rain or shine. 7 days/week. Simon 604-230-0627
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HOME IMPROVEMENTS
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EDUCATION
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• Electronics • Appliances • Old Furniture • Construction • Yard Waste • Concrete • Drywall • Junk • Rubbish • Mattresses
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EDUCATION
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EDUCATION
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SALES
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A-1 PAINTING CO. 604.723.8434 Top Quality Painting. Floors & Finishing. Insured, WCB, Written Guarantee. Free Est. 20 Years Exp.
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MOVING & STORAGE
SPARTAN Moving Ltd. Fast & Reliable. Insured Competitive rates. Wknd Specials. Call Frank: (604) 435-8240
NEW WEST ELECTRICIAN Small Jobs. Renovations, Panels. Elec. Heat, Lighting, Repairs. Call (604)591-7621
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ELECTRICAL
Filling 10 F/T Positions
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CLEANING SERVICES
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MOVING & STORAGE
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$45/Hr
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TREE SERVICES
PETS 477
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
PETS
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A1-TRI-CRAFT Tree Serv. Dangerous tree removal, spiral pruning hedge trimming, stump grinding, topping. Insured, WCB Free Est Arborist Reports
• Twins • Fulls • Queens • Kings 100’s in stock! www.Direct Liquidation.ca (604)294-2331
REAL ESTATE
Andrew 604-618-8585 $ Best Rates $
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• Tree & Stump Removal • Certified Arborists • 20 yrs exp. • 60’ Bucket Truck • Crown Reduction • Spiral Pruning • Land Clearing • Selective Logging ~ Fully Insured • Best Rates ~
CHINESE SHARPEI PUPS MINI’S/TOYS-MALES -$1200.00 www.wrinklesrus.com 604-315-8774
604-787-5915, 604-291-7778
PETS 477
PETS
Blood Hound pups, CKC Reg health ✔, 1st vac., micro chipped, 1 male, 6 fem. Liver & tan, ready to go 604-574-5788 BLUE NOSE BULLIES. Pit bulls. Blacks/blues. Shots, Vet ✓. Ready to go. UKC reg. $600 obo. Call 778237-2824 Cane Corso Mastiff, 1 female, 3.5mo, vet checked, dewormed, docked, $600 obo. (604)845-2395 CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866 CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION in need of caring homes! All cats are Spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Visit us at fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977 CHOCOLATE LAB PUPS. Vet checked. 1st shots. Parents both registered. $550. 604-309-2390.
GERMAN SHEPHERD Pups & young adults. Quality German & Czech bloodlines. 604-856-8161. MALTI / SHIH-TZU / POODLE X. Pups/adults. Non-shedding. Chocolate, white & beige. 604-820-9469
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Fireside Enterprises Ltd Seasoned Alder, Birch and Maple firewood. Call 604-941-8963
Burnaby:
CLAREMONT TERRACE
** 6960 ELWELL ST ** Near HighGate Mall (formerly known as Middlegate) Quiet, spacious 2 & 1 Bdrms & Bachelor suites. Newly reno’d. Incls: Balcony, prkg, heat & h/wtr
604-525-2661 BURNABY
1 Bdrm Apts starting at $950 2 Bdrm Apts starting at $1200 Heat and hot water included. Dishwasher, fridge, stove, balcony, shared laundry. Avail Immed. Close to amen, schools and mall.
Call 604-421-1235 www.aptrentals.net BURNABY
Villa Del Mar 6630 Telford Ave.
Bright large newly reno’d 1 and 2 bedroom suites for rent. Freshly painted, new hardwood floors, huge balcony. Only 2 min walk to Metrotown Mall. Please call 604-715-1824 to view. Move in TODAY! BURNABY
Bright large 1 bedroom for rent in a newly reno’d building. Large balcony, freshly painted with hardwood floors. 2 Min walk to Highgate Mall & all major transit.
www.dannyevans.ca
Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley
RENTALS
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6985 Walker Ave
Please call 778-994-2334
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APARTMENT/CONDO
BURNABY
Super Clean ONE Bedrooms Quiet & well maintained bldg. Includes heat & hot water. On site manager. Cat okay. AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY Secure parking available. For viewing call:
RENTALS 706
TRANSPORTATION
APARTMENT/CONDO
838
NEW WESTMINSTER
750
HELP WANTED
130
2011 EVER-LITE 35RL-DS
MAPLE RIDGE WEST
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We’re looking for carriers! Be part of a GREAT team!
Ext. shower, AM/FM/CD/DVD, power awning, power tongue jack, LCD tv, A/C. $34,483 (Stk.30968) www.fraserwayrv.com 1-800-806-1976 DL #30644
604.465.3122 TOWNHOUSES
PITT MEADOWS: 2 - 3 bdrm co-op T/H $1030/mo - $1134/mo. Shares req’d. No subsidy available. Orientation 2nd & 4th Sun. 2 pm & 3rd Tues. 7 pm each mo. 19225 119th Ave., Pitt Meadows, BC V3Y 2B2. Leave msg 604-465-1938
UPCOMING AVAILABLE ROUTES LEADER
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Sardis St - Grange St Willingdon Ave - Sussex Ave
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Buxton St - Maitland St Forglen Dr - Royal Oak Ave
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Laurel St - Woodsworth St Canada Way - Douglas Rd
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Dominion St - Hardwick St Douglas Rd - Godwin Ave
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Jensen Pl - Winston St Lozells Ave - Piper Ave
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Government Rd - Winston St Burnlake Dr
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AUTO FINANCING
SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal FREE TOWING 7 days/wk. We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022
Well maintained 2 bdrms with 1.5 washroom. Includes cable, heat & hot water. Secure parking avail. On site manager. AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY Quiet & well maintained bldg., walk to Highgate Mall & transit. Cat okay. For viewing....
The Scrapper
Call 604- 521-3448
Welcome Home ! 1 Bedrooms available near Lougheed Mall and transit. Rent includes heat & hot water. Sorry No Pets. Refs required.
MAPLE Ridge Downtown. 1 Bdrm . Clean, quiet bldg. Adult oriented. NP/NS. Heat, h/w, internet incl. $680 mo. Phone 604-463-7172.
DreamCatcher Auto Loans “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals
1-800-910-6402
NEW WESTMINSTER
3 Story bldg in great location. 1 bdrm stes from $760. Covered pkg, lndry rm, landscaped common area. Close to park, transit, shops. Heat & hot water incl’d. For more info & viewing call
www.PreApproval.cc
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CARS - DOMESTIC
1993 Chrysler Dynasty LE - exc. shape in & out. 6 cyl auto, loaded. AirCared. $1350. 778-893-4866.
Rozario 778-788-1849
2000 FORD FOCUS, standard trans., blue, 4 dr. sedan, CD, Air Cared. $1995 obo (604)826-0519
Professionally managed by Gateway Property Management
2002 CHRYSLER INTREPID 105K kms, great shape/condition, Air/care 2013, no accident, fully loaded, $2500 obo 604-441-7685
DORIC MANOR 236 - 8th St. Bachelor, 1, 2 & 3 bdrm suites for rent. Includes heat / hot water and cable. Close to Massey Theatre, Douglas College, Royal City Mall.
Phone: 604-522-9153
Deliver newspapers on Wednesdays and Fridays in your neighbourhood. Call 604.436.2472 or email circulation@burnabynewsleader.com today for more info!
An eas y way to earn extra
2005 CHRYSLER SEBRING convertible, silver, 84 k’s. auto. Mags. $6795/obo. (604)826-0519 2006 FORD FUSION, 4 dr, 39,000 kms, V6, all options, $7,950 obo. Phone 604-780-8404
821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS PORT COQUITLAM
CEDARWAY APT
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2003 Cadillac CTS. Black on black, leather, sunroof. Must see! $10,500, Mint. Phone 604 809 6235
2009 CADILLAC DTS, black, grey leather, mint cond, 47K. Must sell! $25,000 obo. Call 604-805-4545.
Oxford St - Dundas St Boundary Rd - Ingleton Ave
Bright & Clean 1 & 2 Bdrms
1991 MAZDA 626, 4 dr, auto, 175 kms, aircared, clean, great shape, $1200. Phone (604)937-0916
D/W, Heat and hot water included. Close to schools, shopping & public transportation.
2002 DODGE NEON R/T standard trans., white, sunroof, used eng., new timing belt & clutch. CD stacker $3295 obo. (604)826-0519
Call 604-837-4589
2003 VOLVO V40, S/W, Blue, loaded 155,000 kms. auto. new tires. $5700 firm. Phone 604-538-9257.
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#1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME 604.683.2200
SCRAP BATTERIES WANTED We buy scrap batteries from cars, trucks & heavy equip. $4.00 each. Free pickup anywhere in BC, Min. 10. Toll Free Call:1.877.334.2288
Call (604) 931-2670
Colonial House 435 Ash Street
117,000 KMS, 1994 Jeep Cherokee 4x4, mint, 4 door, 5 speed standard, a/c, $2500. 778-893-4866 1999 CHEVY BLAZER, black, mags 2” lift 4x4, Air Cared, std. new clutch $4795 obo 604-826-0519 2004 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 4X4, auto, all options, dark green, 125 km, $9,300 firm. 604-538-4883.
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TRUCKS & VANS
2010 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SEL, full stow-go, 43 Km, silver/blk int, mint, $15,000. (604)218-1658.
MARINE 912
BOATS
ALUMINUM BOAT WANTED, 10’, 12’ or 14’, with or without motor or trailer, will pay cash, 604-319-5720
TRANSPORTATION
NEW WESTMINSTER
BB24104106
FORD, 4 X 4 XLT LARIAT truck & Okanagan camper, very good cond., $3,500. Call (604)820-8218.
BURNABY
New West. Crown Manor 430 – 9th Street. 1 bdrm apart, on site ldry, 1 prking spot. Close to shop ping, all amens. Heat & hot water incl. $760/m. 604-451-6676
SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673
2009 DODGE 150 HEMI PICK UP with canopy, rhino lined, loaded, 8000 original km’s, show room condition. 28,000 OBO. (604)613-3727
Large newer ground level 2 Bdrm, New appl’s, inuiste W/D, Large modern layout, Patio, alarm, N/S, N/P Jan 1st $1000 incl’s heat, elec, H/W/cable, net
COQUITLAM
CASH
845
2004 GRAND CARAVAN, 36,000 KMS, v6, loaded, seats 7, $7950 obo. 604-780-8404
Call 604- 522-5230
HELP WANTED
NEED EXTRA
Water filter, microwave, awning, AM/FM/CD stereo, dinette slide and more! $24,483 (Stk.30833) www.fraserwayrv.com 1-800-806-1976 DL #30644
BURNABY, Edmund Stn. 1 bdrm bsmt suite. $600/mo. NS/NP. Avl. Jan.1.Incl prk/hydro.(604)936-2257
752
TRANSPORTATION
847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES
SUITES, LOWER
Auto Financing 1.800.910.6402
130
RECREATIONAL/SALE 2011 EAGLE CAP 950
Large newly renovated 1 & 2 bdrm apts available in well-kept concrete building. New floors and appl’s. Freshly painted. Patio and large storage room inste. 3 laundries in bldg. Rent incl’s heat & hot water. Sauna & jacuzzi. 5 min. walk to skytrain, Douglas College & New West Quay. Close to all amenities. Please call 604-834-1756 www.aptrentals.net
MAPLE PLACE TOWERS
HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS
1YR Seasoned Alder Birch Maple Clean, Split, DRY & Delivered. Family Operated for 20 yrs. (604)825-9264
German Sheperd 21/2 yr old f, good temp., exc. family watch dog $500, 4 yr old f. beagle, exc. family pet $100 no Sunday calls 604-7963026
APARTMENT/CONDO
Walker Manor
FUEL
BEST FIREWOOD 32nd Season & 37,000 Cust Deliv. Fully Seas. Maple, Birch, Alder 604-582-7095
706
660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE WEED FREE Mushroom Manure. 13 yards - $160 or Well Rotted 10 yards - $180. 604-856-8877
545
HOMES WANTED
WE BUY HOMES Damaged House! Older House! Difficulty Selling! Behind on Payments! Need to Sell Now? NO FEES! NO RISK! QUICK CASH! Call us First! 604.657.9422
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE FERTILIZERS
FOR SALE BY OWNER
PRISTINE, 3 bdrm. 2 bath, totally reno in/out. 1.5 acres with year around creek. All services. Burns Lake, B.C. Private. $150,000 obo. (250)692-3738
SHIHTZU X LASO APSO pups, 3 M, mostly white, view parents, nonshed, $400/ea. (604)701-9006
COCKER SPANIEL / CAVALIER X, adorable males born Oct 6, vet chk, 1st shots, $599, 604-532-6380
GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES $550: Born Sept. 26th. 1 Male, 1 Female. 604-836-6861
625
NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604856-3647 or www.856-dogs.com
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APARTMENT/CONDOS
Burnaby Condo $455,000 ESPRIT North #1408 - 7325 Arcola Condo w/ mountain view. 2 BR - 2Bath -2 Pkg stalls, storage. sauna and exercise rm. Income $1650 Brookside Rlty Dave 604-240-3523
Tree removal done RIGHT!
Info: www.treeworksonline.ca info@treeworksonline.ca 10% OFF with this AD
FURNITURE
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS Notice is Hereby Given that creditors and others having claims against the Estate of Jacob Willem Breedyk, otherwise known as Jim Breedyk, formerly of 1801 - 1245 Quayside Drive, New Westminster, British Columbia, V3M 6J6, Deceased, who died on May 30, 2008, are hereby required to send the particulars thereof to the Executors, Ingrid Kanters and Laurens Elmendorp, care of Ingrid Kanters, 113 28 Richmond, Street, New Westminster, British Columbia, V3L 5P4, on or before the 10th day of January, 2012, after which date the estate’s assets will be distributed, having regard only to the claims that have been received.
A24 NewsLeader Friday, December 16, 2011
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