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WHAT’S THE FUTURE OF QUEEN’S PARK?

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CITYPAGE HERITAGE WEEK February 20 - 26, 2012 Each year, Heritage BC declares a week in February as Heritage Week - an annual celebration held across the country that was initiated by Heritage Canada in 1973. The theme for this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Heritage Week activities is Royal Columbian Hospital, as RCH turns 150 years old in 2012 and is the oldest hospital in BC, having opened in 1862. There are two contests to celebrate Heritage Week: â&#x20AC;˘ Kindergarten to Grade 3: Heritage Colouring Contest â&#x20AC;˘ Grades 4 & 5: Heritage Drawing, Photography or combination of both, that recognizes the Royal Columbian Hospital, to a maximum size of 11ĂŽ x 17ĂŽ Entries can be submitted to the Development Services Department, Planning Division or to your respective school, for pick up, by Tuesday, February 28, 2012. Prizes will be awarded at the April 2, 2012 Regular Council Meeting starting at 7:00pm which will be televised on Shaw Cable TV (Ch 4). Winners and their families will be notiďŹ ed in advance and will be invited to attend. For more information or to obtain a Heritage Colouring Contest entry, please contact: New Westminster Development Services Department, Planning Division at 604-527-4532

VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION FOR YOUTH Information session for youth interested in volunteering with New Westminster Parks, Culture & Recreation Date: Saturday, February 25, 2012 Time: 10:00 am to noon Location: New Westminster Youth Centre, 620 Eighth Street (Fir Room) Registration: Free, but pre-registration is requested. Call 604-519-1066. Additional info: - Students will receive two hours volunteer credits for attending - Orientation is mandatory for youth interested in volunteering with New Westminster Parks, Culture & Recreation - Orientation will provide information on volunteering at the Youth Centre @ Moody Park, Queenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Park Petting Farm, Moody Park Arena, Century House, Queensborough Community Centre as well as at other facilities and general special events Contacts: Ruby Campbell, Volunteer Coordinator 604-519-1023 or rcampbell@newwestcity.ca Sandon Fraser, Youth Services Coordinator 604-515-3775 or sfraser@newwestcity.ca

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SNOW REMOVAL NOTICE Property owners and occupants in New Westminster are reminded that the Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Street and TraďŹ&#x192;c Bylaw requires snow and ice to be removed from sidewalks abutting their property by no later than 10:00 am of the day following a snowfall event. Please clear the sidewalks of snow and ice to the full length and width and down to bare concrete. Please do not shovel snow onto the street. Please do not use salt as it will damage the surface of the sidewalk. De-icing products are available for purchase at local retailers. Seniors who are unable to clear their sidewalks due to physical limitations or health issues, and who have not been successful in acquiring assistance from neighbours, family or friends, may wish to contact the Seniors Services Society at 604-520-6621. For more information on snow removal and the Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s priority response routes, please visit www.newwestcity.ca.

QUEENS PARK RESIDENTSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; ASSOCIATION AGM Sunday, February 26, 2012 from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm at Centennial Lodge in Queens Park. Open to all City residents. On the agenda: â&#x20AC;˘ Dean Gibson, Director of Parks, Culture and Recreation for the City of New Westminster, will speak about lighting, safety and future plans for Queenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Park â&#x20AC;˘ a brief presentation on how property values are determined with speciďŹ c focus on Queenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Park Nominations are sought for urgently needed new executive members. For information contact David Brett, President, QPRA at 604-527-0411.

WEST END RESIDENTSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; ASSOCIATION MEETING Tuesday, February 28, 2012 at 7:00 pm at Unity in Action Church, 1630 Edinburgh Street at 17th Ave Agenda: â&#x20AC;˘ City Master Transportation Plan â&#x20AC;˘ Pattullo Bridge Replacement Project â&#x20AC;˘ 20th Street corridor study results Everyone is welcome. For more information, please call Elmer Rudolph at 604-521-3346.

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Friday, February 24, 2012 NewsLeader A3 OPINION page 6 | LETTERS page 7 | SPORTS page 18

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Bridging the gap TransLink was greeted with lots of questions and comments as it began the public consultation process for its new Pattullo Bridge concept

concerns to TransLink’s Rachel Jamieson. Like everyone else, he had to talk loudly to be heard over the din. The animated discussions went on for 50 minutes before the proceedings were closed at 8:30 to a tepid round of applause. But many wanted to keep on talking. Grant Granger ggranger@newwestnewsleader.com “This will destroy New Westminster,” said Vladimir t was a cool night outside Krasnogor. “Before long New Tuesday, but it was stuffy Westminster will just be another inside a modest meeting intersection between Burnaby room at the Centennial and Surrey. They (TransLink) Community Centre that was have tunnel vision. They packed with more than 100 can’t see any other solutions people passionate about the than dumping traf¿c on New Pattullo Bridge. Westminster. They can’t come A couple of doors were up with different concepts to opened to keep the physical GRANT GRANGER/NEWSLEADER solve regional traf¿c issues Darren Woodworth (tie) of TransLink and Vince Verlaan of Golder-HB Lanarc listen to residents during a without dumping the traf¿c on room temperature down workshop on the new Pattullo Bridge held at the Centennial Community Centre Tuesday evening. as TransLink conducted New Westminster.” workshops on the rebuilding The consultation of the bridge that connects New project. He emphasized safety as the session wasn’t about the bridge’s When he was done, the audience Westminster to Surrey. While the main reason for the need to replace the broke into six groups with about 15 location, capacity or impact on emotional temperature didn’t even bridge. The lanes are so narrow there’s people squeezed around each table for New Westminster, it was about the come close to boiling over it certainly an accident on the bridge an average access ramps, said New Westminster discussion groups led by a TransLink came with some heat. of every third day, and an accident facilitator and a project engineer. Each Environmental Partners president causing an injury once Reena Meijer-Drees. table had large aerial picture maps every 12 days. “The focus was on the cosmetics of outlining the options TransLink had “We all want to the interchanges and not on the feeder come up with. Ken Dolphin, resident remove the tense feelings HEATED DISCUSSIONS lanes,” said Meijer-Drees. “Certainly New Westminster is a hub, we are going to going over that bridge,” they’re not talking about the bridge. have trafÀc coming through us no matter what Participants bombarded staff he told the audience. It is no longer up for discussion, we do. If we can get it to move through quickly with questions and comments. They He pointed out the which I ¿nd very disappointing. All local trafÀc will move better. were advised to put their concerns Pattullo was built to their traf¿c modeling doesn’t take either down on a feedback sheet or last 50 years, not 75, into account toll avoidance. Their on a post-it note they would plop TransLink opened the doors and structurally it’s well past its models can’t predict that. With six over the spot on the map they were precisely at 6:30 p.m. to reveal its best-before date. He said TransLink lanes inevitably people will come commenting on. One man discovered proposed options for replacing the could spend $200 million and it still over to the Pattullo (from the Port a couple of the options would mean aging structure that turns 75 this year. wouldn’t be a safe or seismically Mann). Tolling is about traf¿c ramps would run right in front of his For 30 minutes, mostly New West sound bridge. demand management, and not about apartment, blocking his view. residents, about 40 per cent of them “We have to ¿nd a way to pay ¿nancing.” “You might want to write that seniors, milled about looking at the for it. For the time being we have to Meijer-Drees believes TransLink comment down,” engineer Andrew boards put up by TransLink. ¿gure out the scope and then ¿gure won’t talk about four lanes because Kwiatkowski told the man. People were still coming in at out the funding,” said Zein, although provincial policy would prevent tolls At another table, a senior waved his 7 p.m., when TransLink’s director in correspondence with a local group, if one four-lane bridge was swapped of roads Sany Zein began the TransLink said it is presumed to be by umbrella dramatically as he pointed to for another. places on a map and fervently told his proceedings with an overview of the tolls. Please see ‘WE HAVE A LOT’, A5

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The provincial budget presented by Finance Minister Kevin Falcon on Tuesday will be good for B.C., according to the New Westminster Chamber of Commerce. In a release, the chamber said the restraints on spending Falcon proposed were expected and needed until a balanced budget can be achieved. “We are looking for B.C. to stay the course as per balancing the budget and to ensure accountable and responsible spending,” said chamber president Andrew Hopkins. “This will enhance our economic development efforts by sending a strong message to potential investors.” The chamber praised several things in the budget including job creation measures, elimination of fuel tax on international Áights, international investment marketing, initiatives in the new home sector, renovation tax credits and elimination of regulations.

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Over the moon for beads New Westminster woman a Ànalist in Trollbeads’ design contest Grant Granger ggranger@newwestnewsleader.com

A couple of looks and she was hooked. Last June, Iris Morrow popped into Cartwright Jewelers to have her wedding ring repaired. On her way out a display of unusual baubles called Trollbeads caught her eye. It didn’t take long for them to also capture her heart and imagination. “I’d heard about them, but I’d never seen them in person. Now I’m a little obsessed about them, I must say,” said the New Westminster resident. “They were just so colourful with so many different designs. And I liked the fact you could get beads for special occasions or special moments in your life.” Morrow’s obsession has come so far, so fast, that her Luna The Moon design is one of 100 ¿nalists in the global People’s Beads 2012 online competition that wraps up on Sunday. For those who are fashion accessory-challenged, Trollbeads were ¿rst designed in Denmark in 1976. They go on a cord and are designed to signify meaningful

events, things or people. Every bead tells a story. “It’s just a modern take on a charm bracelet, which aren’t practical to wear. I just love it,” said Morrow, a bank customer service manager. At ¿rst her family was a little surprised at how quickly Morrow’s infatuation morphed into utter fascination. Morrow has about 150 beads, mostly her own purchases although some were gifts. She admits her husband, Kevin, rolls his eyes every time she buys a new bead. He’s been supportive, though, to the point of doing a jewelry box reno by installing metal rods for the beads to sit on. Her ¿ve-year-old daughter Ella is supportive too because she loves playing with the sparkly beads. Morrow heard about People’s Beads 2012 via an online Trollbeads club, and thought she could come up with a winner. She looked at past designs and found the winning ones had a meaning that appealed to a broad spectrum of people globally. She tried to think of what is important to everyone around the world. The environment had already been done. She contemplated water, but couldn’t ¿gure out a way to put that into a bead. Finally the light bulb went off, although in this case it was a lunar light.

“I saw a full moon and I thought that’s something we all share no matter where we are in the world, no matter what culture or what language you speak,” said Morrow. Most moon representation are caricatures, but she wanted something more realistic so hers comes complete with craters, and she made it using her two-yearold son Ethen’s playdough. She went on to submit seven more designs. “Once you get your mind working that way it continues, even when you don’t want it to.” But Luna remained her favourite, and it turned out to be the fave of Trollbeads devotees too. They chose it from more than 2,500 submissions to make the ¿nal cut. Since then she’s been soliciting friends, coworkers and fellow Cartwright customers on the store’s Facebook page, to vote for her creation. To vote go to www. trollbeadsuniverse.com, click on Global Events and then on People’s Bead 2012, followed by ‘view ¿nalists and vote.’ Although she’s already been assured of an unknown prize for being a ¿nalist, the winner will have their design made into a one-of-a-kind 18-karat gold bead for themselves and then sold around the world in silver with design royalties.

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Residents help sought to plot Queen’s Park’s future City looking for advice on molding a master plan for its Áagship place to play Grant Granger ggranger@newwestnewsleader.com

Queen’s Park is the focal point of much of New Westminster’s recreational and cultural life. It’s been that way for more than a century. It’s had quite a past and its present is thriving. Now the city is embarking on developing its future. New Westminster’s Àagship park hasn’t changed much in the last 45 years, but the nature of New Westminster has, and its population is only going to grow. That’s going to mean more demand for the recreation and leisure activities Queen’s Park is used for, so the city is beginning the process of developing a master plan for the park. It all starts Saturday, March 10 with a day-long event throughout the park where city staff will be soliciting the public’s opinion on everything from Àower beds to soccer pitches to parking, and more. “Much of the infrastructure in the park has signi¿cantly aged, also the natural infrastructure like trees and Àower beds are getting older. Inevitably things will

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change for the park,” said city parks director Dean Gibson. That’s why the city needs to plan its priorities on what should be retained and what should be changed. “What do we envision the park being as for the next several generations ... Balancing that is a challenge for the city.” Queen’s Park is home to not only the venerable and iconic Arena and Arenex,

but sports ¿elds, a baseball stadium, gardens, a children’s petting zoo, a bandshell, a picnic area, an art gallery, a theatre, walking paths, an off-leash dog area and trees—lots of trees. Gibson said the process of developing a plan requires open-minded thinking, and is encouraging comments from regular users of the park as well as infrequent visitors. He also said it will be good to have vigorous discussion around the issues without the spectre of a project hanging overhead. These dialogues often arise when a project comes up and a decision must be made. Earlier this week, city council members Àoated some topics to be considered in the plan. Coun. Jaimie McEvoy raised wildlife, enhanced pathways and increasing park revenue streams as possible topics. Coun. Bill Harper wondered about the viability of some of the park’s aging buildings. Coun. Lorrie Williams would like a covered area in the park’s garden where, as a marriage commissioner, she has presided over many weddings, too often while its raining. Mayor Wayne Wright also Àoated the concept of a private health centre where the old tennis courts are, between the baseball stadium and the Arenex.

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She said not only should four lanes be an option, but so should restricting the span to trucks, bicycles and pedestrians, or eliminating the connection entirely and using the $1 billion to improve transit in the Fraser Valley. KEEPING TRAFFIC MOVING

New Westminster resident Ken Dolphin likes the project, and he knows that won’t make him popular in his own city. “We have to replace it,” said Dolphin, a retired teacher. “New Westminster is a hub, we are going to have traf¿c coming through us no matter what we do. If we can get it to move through quickly local traf¿c will move better. There will be more traf¿c whether we replace the bridge or not.” Zein said he isn’t worried TransLink and New Westminster will come to an impasse on the Pattullo such as the one that developed during extensive public consultation on the United Boulevard Extension, a project TransLink eventually abandoned. “The public is very engaged and are giving us constructive feedback. We were hoping the public would be passionate and they are. It’s a big project that is multifaceted.” He said in this case TransLink has up to three years to work with New Westminster to ¿nd solutions for the extra traf¿c. “We understand the importance of this project and so do they,” said Zein. “We have a lot of work ahead of us. It cannot be rushed. We have to get it right,” said Zein. Another workshop was held in Surrey on Wednesday and a third at the Inn of the Quay yesterday (Thursday). The ¿nal one will be at the Surrey Public Library next Tuesday, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

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Time of restraint The new provincial budget is among the most restraint-minded handed down by a provincial government since the 1980s. Finance Minister Kevin Falcon introduced the budget Tuesday afternoon. It contains a few surprises, but no major shifts in policy. The current de¿cit is now projected at $2.5 billion, down a bit from $3 billion. Medical Service Plan premiums are on the rise again — 22 per cent in four years. There is no HST relief for people who wish to do home renovations, except for seniors. It’s too bad it won’t be extended to everyone, at least until the PST returns next April 1. It would act as a boost to the economy. The $10,000 grant to ¿rst-time home buyers is a welcome and surprise addition. First-time buyers should look at prices carefully, and see if the grant will allow them to buy. There is no boost to the education budget, other than $165 million to address classroom composition. While this is necessary due to a court ruling that went against the government, the lack of a funding boost will likely anger teachers, who want a 15 per cent pay raise over three years. Falcon also stated that the ¿nal increase to the carbon tax will go ahead as scheduled on July 1. However, he signalled that the tax will be reviewed, and it is possible that it could be eliminated. While B.C. broke new ground when it brought the carbon tax in, no other jurisdiction has followed its lead. A recent study indicates that coal is a much greater source of carbon emissions than oil and gas. This should cause the government to pause. If its real concern is carbon emissions, perhaps it needs to consider how much B.C. coal is being exported — with no carbon tax of any kind being applied. The government focus on restraint is necessary, but it must examine how taxes impact individuals and the environment. —Black Press

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The real solution on the Pattullo Where is Jane Jacobs when you need her? New West needs her now. Big time. Surprising as it may seem, Jacobs helped popularize the idea that cities are best when they’re made with people in mind, not cars. She came to fame in the ‘60s, when she led the ¿ght to kill plans for the Lower Manhattan Expressway, a 10-lane, elevated highway that would have cut through the heart of New York City, in storied neighbourhoods like Little Italy and SoHo. Later, in her adopted home of Toronto, she helped halt the Spadina Expressway. That victory had a domino effect, leading to the cancellation of several other expressways in that city. Without Jacobs’ work to mobilize neighbourhoods, these cities would be drastically worse off. Like a loudmouth at an intimate dinner party, an expressway has a knack of killing the fun. So why does the Royal City needs Jane Jacobs today?

Chris Bryan editor@newwestnewsleader.com

To stop the Pattullo. This month we get our ¿rst glance at TransLink’s plans to replace the aging, dangerous bridge with a shiny new one by 2018. These open houses are an opportunity for New West residents to get lured astray by two red herrings. First, do you want a sixlane bridge, or four? TransLink wants six, two for trucks each way. Surrey would love that, too. The second red herring is the question of whether it will be tolled, or a tantalizing untolled alternative to the Port Mann. It’s an illusion of choice, which really comes down to a question of whether there will be a moderate increase in traf¿c in our tiny city, or a massive one. That, of course, is no choice. The better question is: Is it time

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to scrap the Pattullo for good? Yes, Metro Vancouver is a growing region, and Surrey and the valley are booming. Hence, the argument goes, the Pattullo is desperately needed. My guess is that’s what New York’s “master builder” Robert Moses was saying when he was trying to ram all those expressways through. They survived without them, though, didn’t they? And that was when the car was in its heyday, virtually unassailable as an icon of progress. Today cities are shutting down streets to create pedestrian thoroughfares. Seoul, Korea actually removed an elevated expressway through the centre of the city to restore the buried Cheonggyecheon stream. Vancouver defeated a downtown highway plan back in the late ’60s and now they are contemplating removing the viaducts. So the possibility of a world without the Pattullo is not farfetched at all. And one wonders what that $1 billion could do to help extend

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SkyTrain to Guildford and beyond. Even if the Pattullo were to stay, there’s a strong argument that it shouldn’t dump 80,000 cars a day into the centre of New West, to inch along McBride and 10th Avenue, and rat-run in our friendly neighbourhoods. TransLink has dismissed a version that would link Surrey to Coquitlam. Maybe it’s time to bring that back to the table. When the Pattullo was built Surrey and the valley were more trees and farms than condos and subdivisions. Our streets, and our 15 square kilometre city could handle the traf¿c that ventured over. Incrementally, decade by decade, the tide grew until in the last 20 years it has become a tsunami. About 450,000 cars travel through our little town each day. Sure, there’s a difference between the New York and Toronto examples and our own. It’s not a question of today no expressway, tomorrow a huge 10-lane thoroughfare. Please see NEXT PAGE

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COMMENT City’s plan will do little ୅ continued

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It’s a case of a compact, pedestrian friendly city watching its small local roads become gradually choked to death like plaque in a narrowed artery. As TransLink goes through this Pattullo process, the City of New Westminster is going to residents with its own, to update the city’s Master Transportation Plan. For most residents, what they want from that plan is a reduction in the horrendous traf¿c that has been this city’s Achilles heel for decades, stiÀing progress and harming livability. Nothing satisfying will come from the plan on this issue. No amount of “traf¿c calming” measures like curb cuts, or ¿nding new truck routes through the city will make any real difference. The plan will be useless unless we kill the Pattullo, or ¿nd it a new home. Oh Jane, where are you? Chris Bryan is editor of the Newsleader.

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Reaction to a not-so-modest proposal Re: Teachers should work the same hours as parents (Letter) This is the least sensible idea I’ve heard of yet. What do you think teachers do when the students aren’t around? Sit around and twiddle their thumbs? They meet with each other, plan for the following day, attempt to contact parents, and a host of other school-related activities, none of which would be possible if they were forced to supervise students every day after school. When teachers do after school activities, they are just deferring that additional daily work they will have to do until later. David Wees Agreed. That’s an insane thought. John Spencer

We ALL work hard. We ALL have struggles with our work hours and childcare. But teachers are highly educated professionals, most of whom hold graduate degrees. They are NOT babysitters. Having said that, it’s rare to ¿nd one who isn’t coaching your kids in sports, giving after-school tutorials, running the school play, etc. over and above his/her regular curriculum work. I don’t know any teachers who have time for mall food courts, like you say, but your argument became totally invalid when you suggested that “... combining several classes for a soccer game...” is “relatively easy time-management”. Really Kris? You give that a try and see how ‘relatively easy’ and safe that is. Karryn Sheridan

Ridiculous!

Sarah Pratley Why don’t you do a tiny bit more investigation into what teachers actually do before you post your uninformed opinion? David Wees

This is such a great solution for busy parents and such a bad idea for children. The proposal ignores what I see as a child’s need for home, independence, and time to pursue individual interests. Given our approach to schooling and

organized sport and recreation, children’s needs would not be met. Alan Stange This letter writer obviously has never tried to work with and/ or control, let alone have a gym period with 60 students and only one teacher as he or she suggests should happen (so that the other teacher can get marking done). Not only is such a suggestion unsafe but also illegal in terms of adult to child ratios for childcare/ sports activities. If parents want teachers to work 9-5 then when would they like teachers to mark, plan, photocopy, make charts, organize ¿eld trips etc? Tracy Simmons No planning. Teacher will just use prepackaged lesson plans from textbook publishers or those on the student’s iPad that these parents have bought for the classroom, no ¿eld trips ... teachers have no time to plan them and because they are not on the FSAs or Provincial Exams anyway, no health and

safety concerns because students sit nicely in their desks or play sports games nicely because these parents have raised them properly to be respectful obedient children. Oh, I would LOVE to be a child in this parent’s world. David Sandquist Here’s a thought: try checking what teachers actually do before making bold claims about what our hours should be. Most teachers I know put in 50-60 hours a week and we are paid less than most other professions. Some of us have families too. John Spencer Actually my dad was a teacher for 40+ years in BC. So I’m pretty well schooled in what teachers do. Kris Taylor Your dad? My dad was a doctor for 40 years so I guess I’m pretty well-schooled in diagnosing medical problems. Oh wait, you’d rather a certi¿ed physician do that? Yeah, me too. Karryn Sheridan

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It also recently released a report expertise.” from the provincial auditor general Ewen said Cook’s motion had on the governance of the district’s everything to do with Voice’s politics business company. and their disdain for the voters not It recommended the district electing them to a majority. establish policy to make sure trustee “I get the politics of it. [But] we conÀict of interest guidelines need to park the politics at the are complied with. door for the sake of the kids In making his motion, and we need to grow up,” said trustee Casey Cook said it Ewen. was important to make sure “This is political. This has the district’s changes were nothing to do with the boys appropriate legally. and girls of New Westminster.” COOK But he only received The board told the support from fellow Voice New auditor general it agreed with the Westminster trustees Lisa Graham and recommendation and is developing MaryAnn Mortensen. Michael Ewen, a conÀict policy for both the board Jonina Campbell and David Phelan of education and the SD40 business voted against it. company’s board of directors. Board chair James Janzen was “We need to develop clear unable to attend because of his father’s guidelines. When we develop them, recent passing on Sunday. then we can take them to the lawyers A tie vote meant Cook’s motion was for legal advice,” Ewen said. defeated, a result that bafÀed Cook. Artist’s works on show “We’re not lawyers,” said Cook on at library until Feb. 28 Wednesday. New Westminster artist and “I thought it was a great opportunity historian Katherine Freundfor a new board to get a legal opinion Hainsworth is having an exhibition of and put this issue behind us. It is an artistic works depicting ¿sh from her issue that dogged the previous board, past at the New Westminster Public and frankly, I think the public is tired Library this month. of us getting mired in issues like that Much of her exhibition tells stories when the public is asking when are of her youth growing up on the Queen you going to get those schools built ... Charlotte Islands. It will be shown at Everybody has a different idea as to the library’s reference gallery until what a conÀict is. An effective policy Feb. 28. on conÀict needs to be rooted in legal

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uring a recent conversation with a local business we were asked to explain what makes the Fraser River Discovery Centre a nonprofit organization (NPO). We were a little surprised, but it made us realize that non-profit organizations are often misunderstood.

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of you may be cheering with glee at the thought of no solicitation calls at dinner time or those endless requests for donated items for an upcoming fundraiser. But look beyond these small nuisances and imagine no Saturday soccer games... no vibrant art shows... no hot lunch program... no record of our history... no school ¿eldtrips... no community festivals just to list a few. The riverfront in the Royal City would still have a park,

market, hotel, paddlewheelers and pleasant boardwalk, but without NPOs like the Discovery Centre, life would miss out on that cultural experience that we all take for granted. So the next time you’re at a community festival or participating in a school ¿eld trip, think about who is behind the scenes. Cindy Sale is the communication and event coordinator at the Fraser River Discovery Centre.

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1 Event organizer Roberta LaQuaglia welcomes the first ever Food Swap to the Lower Mainland and daughter Scarlett signs off with approval. 4 Emilie Kenworthy and her pickled vegetables and jams. 5 Gorden World and his bay leaves. 6 Pinky Lowe and her bread.

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SPORTS James MacGowan, 29, has heard all the comments about playing lawn bowling at his young age. But he’s now one of the top players in the world and he hopes to compete for Canada at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

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When James MacGowan was nine years old, he made fun of his older sister when she went lawn bowling. In March he’ll be laughing all the way to China where he’ll be competing among 120 top teams in two prestigious amateur lawn bowling events, the Tiger Bowls World Invitational in Hong Kong and the China Open in Shenzhen. MacGowan may have mocked his sister’s choice of activity, but he wasn’t too proud to give it a go when she dared him to join her at one of her games. He was already playing golf, baseball and basketball, but he took an immediate shine to the ¿ne, subtle skill of curving an 11 cm. bowl down a rectangular pitch of ¿nely manicured green grass. Before he turned 16, MacGowan was the top young player in Ontario. A resident of Burnaby for the last two years, he’s now ranked amongst the top 32 players in the world. Along the way, MacGowan, 29, has endured all the expected barbs about playing a sport normally associated with senior citizens in pressed white

slacks and shirts. But once he started winning competitions and traveling the world, the snickers subsided. In 2010 he reached the quarter-¿nals in the Scottish International Open, a prestigious tournament that’s part of the four-event World Bowls Tour contested by the best professional and amateur singles players in the world. Playing on live television, in front of a gallery of 2,000 fans, some of them wagering on the results, is a long way from the friendly environs of the local lawn bowling club. To make his shots required razor-sharp focus and steely concentration. “It’s testing mentally,” says MacGowan. “You have to have an even temperament, patience and con¿dence. You have to be able to brush off adversity, you can’t let things get to you.” It’s that mental edge that separates top bowlers from weekend rollers, says MacGowan. To prepare for his Asian challenges, he’s been working with a sports psychologist, visualizing games, exercising his concentration. That’s in addition to the 15 hours Please see GLASGOW, A19

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a week of practice at an indoor pitch in Vancouver he squeezes around his shifts at Clearly Contacts. MacGowan will be part of a team of four, two players from Ontario and another from Australia. That presents unique challenges as they all have to work together to outmanoeuver

their opposition, support each other after a bad shot and encourage good ones. “It’s important to develop team communication,” says MacGowan. “You have to build a rapport so that you’re comfortable and know they’ll make a shot.” MacGowan has his sights set on lawn bowling’s ultimate prize, a berth in the 2014

Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, in which the sport has been a ¿xture for every competition but the 1966 Games in Kingston, Jamaica. And turning heads along the way. “I like to shock people and tell them I lawn bowl,” says MacGowan.

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Couple ﬁnds the perfect place to call home

A lot to love at Maynard’s Block Cozy spaces might be great for some couples, but Arseniy Tkachuk and Kseniya Stepanova are not one of them. “I can’t stand tiny apartments,” Tkachuk says. The size was the most important feature to him when they were looking for a home. They found the perfect place in Vancouver’s Maynard’s Block, built by Aquilini Development Corporation. They looked at several places before deciding to buy there. “After living in Burnaby for a few years, I came to the conclusion that living in this suburb is neither here nor there,” says Stepanova. “It doesn’t offer all the conveniences of a central location, yet it’s not a quiet getaway

either.” “We both work nearby,” adds Tkachuk. “It’s great to be able to walk ... instead of driving for half an hour. And ... I love big cities, people, traffic and busy streets if I’m not in the car.” Stepanova also loves the building itself. “I love the windows that curve along the length of the apartment, bringing in lots of light. It’s not the typical boxy layout that you see everywhere else,” she says. “Arseniy designs and sells wall beds and custom closets, so he has seen a lot of apartments ... that was another reason we chose the area. It’s inspirational and convenient for his line of work,” says Stepanova.

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Come together at South Surrey’s Abbey Road by Kerry Vital

The Abbey Road Studios, where the Beatles recorded some of their iconic albums, was originally a Georgian townhome from the 1800s. Now, Woodbridge Homes brings you your own piece of Georgian architecture, with its newest townhome development, Abbey Road. Located in the up-and-coming Morgan Heights area, it’s an unusual type of architecture in the neighbourhood. “It’s something a bit different,” says sales manager Tara Desmond. “This is something really unique for South Surrey.” The exteriors include iron gates and window boxes, so your green thumb will be put to good use. The shutters and elegant brick combine to make a home that looks truly amazing. There’s one feature at Abbey Road that is sure to get a lot of use this summer. The large patios and decks are perfect for entertaining, with an optional natural gas barbecue connection and plenty of space for groups of all sizes. With 11 different floorplans available and three different colour schemes, there is plenty of choice at Abbey Road. One of the floorplans includes the master bedroom on the main floor, which Desmond says has been highly sought after recently. The kitchen holds another popular feature, a gas range. Chefs and home cooks alike are in love with them, Desmond says. That range is just one of the stainless-steel appliances that comes standard at Abbey Road. Chic quartz countertops are complemented by classic shaker-style cabinets with crown mouldings and polished nickel hardware and under-cabinet lighting beneath the overheight upper cabinets. This lighting is a fantastic addition to the home, as it illuminates your workspaces and highlights the ceramic and glass tile backsplash. Spacious nine-foot ceilings on the main floor contribute to the airy feel inside, while the large windows maximize natural light. Wide-plank wood laminate flooring throughout the main living areas and nylon carpeting on the upper level are seamlessly integrated with the wooden baseboards featured throughout. The ensuite bathrooms include a deep soaker tub, and it’s not hard to imagine yourself sitting there with a glass of wine and a good book. The

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ceramic tile surrounds are set off by the stone countertops and dual undermount sinks with polished chrome faucets and elegant vanity mirrors with solid wood frames. The secondary bathrooms also include custom vanities and the mirror, as well as oversized glazed ceramic tile flooring and polished chrome bath accessories. The official opening for sale took place on Feb. 18, but Desmond says three homes were sold before that. A further seven were sold on opening weekend. The Morgan Heights neighbourhood has seen a lot of development recently, so buyers are close to nearly everything they could ever need. The shopping possibilities are particularly impressive, with the Grandview Corners shopping centre and Wal-Mart just around the corner. Restaurants, schools and recreation are also nearby. Homes start at $364,900. For more information visit abbeyroadliving.com or call 604-542-0660.

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The bathrooms at Abbey Road, middle, are a peaceful haven at the end of a long day, with their soaker tubs and sleek undermount sinks. The kitchens are an ode to domesticity, featuring under-cabinet lighting and stainless-steel appliances, above. The sales centre, top, gives you a taste of the Georgian architecture that will be featured at Abbey Road.

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Certiﬁed Dementia Practitioner (CDP) To learn about this designation, contact Karen Tyrell, CDP at: DementiaSolutions@gmail.com or visit: www.DementiaSolutions.ca or www.NCCDP.org Become a Psychiatric Nursetrain locally via distance education, local and/or regional clinical placements and some regional classroom delivery. Wages start at $30.79/hr bcclassified.com to $40.42/hr. This 23 month program is recognized by the CRPNBC. Gov’t funding may be available. Toll-free 1-87-STENBERG www.stenbergcollege.com EXCLUSIVE “THINKBIG” Mechanic Training. GPRC Fairview Campus. $1000. entrance scholarship. Paid practicum with Finning. High school diploma and mechanical aptitude. Write apprenticeship exams. 1-888999-7882; gprc.ab.ca/fairview. September 2012. GO TO YOUR NEXT JOB interview with 2nd Year Heavy Duty Mechanic Skills. GPRC, Fairview Campus. Heavy Equipment Certificate program - Less than one year apprenticeship opportunity. Hands-on training. Safety courses. On-campus residences. 1-888-999-7882; gprc.ab.ca.

Exp’d TRUCK DRIVER wanted for BC runs. Exc wages, benefits & equipment + weekends home. Fax or email resume & drivers abstract 604-513-8004 or tridem@telus.net

CARRIERS NEEDED YOUTH and ADULTS

Deliver newspapers (2x per week) on Wednesdays and Fridays in your area. Papers are dropped off at your home with the flyers pre-inserted! Call Christy 604-436-2472 for available routes email Email circulation@burnaby newsleader.com

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CITY OF YELLOWKNIFE Lifeguard/Instructor. We are seeking an experienced individual to be a Lifeguard/Instructor. Refer to: www.yellowknife.ca for the required qualifications. Submit resumes by February 29, 2012, quoting competition 602-107U to: Human Resources Division, City of Yellowknife, P.O. Box 580, YK, NT, X1A 2N4. Fax to: (867) 669-3471. Email: hr@yellowknife.ca

DIRECT SALES REPRESENTATIVES. Canada’s premiere home automation and Security Company is NOW hiring AprilAugust. No experience necessary. Travel Required. E-mail resume: kkurtze@vivint.com Visit: www.vivint.ca EXPERIENCED DRILLERS, Derrickhands, Motorhands and Floorhands. Seeking full rig crews. Paying higher than industry rates and winter bonus. Send resume c/w valid tickets. Fax 780-955-2008; info@tempcodrilling.com. Phone 780-955-5537.

RECEPTION/BOOKKEEPER needed for busy auto repair shop. Some exp req’d. Resume to dino@marksautobody.com.

SHOP from HOME!

SERVICE MANAGER - Hanna Chrysler Ltd. (Hanna, Alberta). Opportunity in a perfect family environment. Strong team, competitive wages, benefits, growth potential. Fax resume: 403-854-2845. Email: chrysler@telusplanet.net.

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Opportunity for an outstanding

LEADER

CARRIERS NEEDED in Burnaby

Graphic Designer

THE NEWS

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

We’re looking for carriers! Be part of a GREAT team!

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An earthmoving company based in Edson Alberta requires a full time Heavy Duty Mechanic for field and shop work. We require Cat Dozer/Deere excavator experience. You will work a set schedule for days on and off. Call Lloyd @ 780723-5051

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

CASH

CLASS 1 DRIVER req. to operate Super B, vans and reefer. Min. 1 yr exp. Fill out log books & supporting documents. Air brake lic req. Starting wage $23/hr. 778-882-1968.

Black Press Lower Mainland is looking for an experienced Graphic Designer to ﬁll an immediate full time opening in Maple Ridge. The successful applicant will be creative, organized and work effectively under tight deadlines, interacting with advertising clients, sales representatives and the creative team. Speed, accuracy and attention to detail is a requirement. A comprehensive working knowledge is required of CS3 on Mac OS X. If you’d like to be part of a successful team, please send a resume with a portfolio showcasing your talent to: Carly Ferguson Advertising & Creative Services Manager Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows News 22328 - 119th Avenue, Maple Ridge, BC V2X 2Z3 admanager@mapleridgenews.com Closing date: Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2012 No phone calls please. Black Press is Canada’s largest independent newspaper group with more than 150 community, daily and urban weekly newspapers located in BC, Alberta, Washington State, Ohio and Hawaii.

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FOSTER/SOCIAL CARE

Some great kids aged 12 to 18 who need a stable, caring home for a few months. Are you looking for the opportunity to do meaningful, fulfilling work? PLEA Community Services is looking for qualified applicants who can provide care for youth in their home on a full-time basis or on weekends for respite. Training, support and remuneration are provided. Funding is available for modifications to better equip your home. A child at risk is waiting for an open door.

Make it yours. Call 604-708-2628 www.plea.bc.ca

Boundaries

Deliver newspapers on Wednesdays and Fridays in your neighbourhood. Call 604.436.2472 or email circulation@burnabynewsleader.com today for more info!

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HELP WANTED

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 139

MEDICAL/DENTAL

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 160

TRADES, TECHNICAL

LPN Bayshore Home Health Currently has day shifts available for a Licensed Practical Nurse in the North Shore / Seymour area.

JOE’S AUTOBODY REPAIR in Prince Rupert, BC. Currently has an opening for a Collision Technician and Certified Painter. Must be a team player for this relaxed and friendly,but hard working atmosphere. Wages and moving expenses negotiable. Email resume to: joesauto@citytel.net Fax: 250627-4702. Call: 250-624-1795

This position is to provide care to medically fragile young adults who require assistance with ADL’s. One young adult is trached and vented at night, and has a G-tube. If you are an experienced LPN, we would like to hear from you. We do offer client specific training, Trach / Vent courses and other ongoing training supports as required. Interested encouraged resume to:

UP TO $20/HR

individuals to fax

are their

604-739-7435 or email pedsvancouver@ bayshore.ca

We need 12 CSR reps now!

PAID training. F/T Hours Benefits after 6 months Must be outgoing!!!

PERSONAL SERVICES

GAS MECHANIC for busy logging company in the Fraser Valley Area. Must have valid BC drivers licence and good work ethic. Ticketed mechanic’s are considered an asset.

Competitive Wages & Beneﬁts After 3 mos. Please fax 604-796-0318 or e-mail: mikayla.tamihilog@shaw.ca

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If you own a home or real estate, ALPINE CREDITS can lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is NOT an issue. 1.800.587.2161. MONEYPROVIDER.COM. $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused. Fast, Easy, 100% Secure. 1-877776-1660.

Licensed Gas Technician

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Industry leader in the sales & servicing of steam & hot water boilers has an immediate opening for a Licensed Gas A Fitter. Role involves service to industrial clients in BC. Previous experience in servicing of industrial accounts required. Training, company vehicle and personal protective equipment provided.

Guaranteed Record Removal since 1989. Confidential, Fast, & Affordable. Our A+BBB Rating assures EMPLOYMENT & TRAVEL FREEDOM. Call for FREE INFO. BOOKLET

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Applicants require a clean driver’s abstract and criminal background check. Forward resume and certifications to:

MODEL/TALENT AGENCIES

MOVIE EXTRAS ! WWW.CASTINGROOM.COM Families, Kids, Tots & Teens!! Register Now Busy Film Season

All Ages, All Ethnicities

CALL 604-558-2278

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TRADES, TECHNICAL

WEBCO LEDUC - division of Sun Media, requires Full-time Heatset/Coldset Journeyman Pressman. 15 unit Goss Community. Competitive rates and benefits. Email resume: et@webcoleduc.com.

LEGAL SERVICES

CRIMINAL RECORD?

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

ruta.bode@gmail.com

ERICA @ 604-777-2195

FINANCIAL SERVICES

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com

CLEANING SERVICES

LICENCED & INSURED Cleaning Service. Res./Comm. Wkly/Bi-Wkly Free Quotes. Call 604-363-2475.

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CONCRETE & PLACING

PLACING & Finishing * Forming * Site Prep, old concrete removal * Excavation & Reinforcing * Re-Re Specialists 32 Years Exp. Free Estimates.

READ THIS

Installation Technicians

SALES

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Inside Sales Specialist Black Press Digital has an outstanding opportunity for an Inside Sales Specialist to join their Digital Online Deals Team. This position involves sales interaction with markets across BC with focus on outbound sales calls and responsibility for identifying, qualifying and closing sales. You must be articulate and be able to cultivate relationships, while actively tracking, managing and converting leads into advertisers. Preference will be given to an individual with a successful track record in telephone sales, strong customer satisfaction results, and a desire to succeed. The successful applicant will be a driven, results focused individual with a strong “can do” attitude. For the successful candidate we will provide a very competitive pay plan including commissions and beneﬁts package.

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PERSONAL SERVICES 173E

NEW WEST ELECTRICIAN Small Jobs. Renovations, Panels. Elec. Heat, Lighting, Repairs. Call (604)591-7621

HEALTH PRODUCTS

GET PAID TO LOSE WEIGHT. $5,000 For Your Success Story.Personal Image TV Show. Call to Qualify: 416-730-5684 ext 2243. Joanna@mertontv.ca. www.mertontv.ca.

YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899

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HERBAL MAGIC - With Herbal Magic lose up to 20 pounds in just 8 weeks and keep it off. Results Guaranteed! Start today call 1-800854-5176.ico.ca.

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Black Press Group Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all applicants are given equal consideration. We will only respond to those applicants who most closely match the job speciﬁcations. We thank you for your interest in our career opportunities. Please forward your resume by Mar. 8, 2012 to: pwogan@blackpress.ca Attn: Paul Wogan www.blackpress.ca

www.blackpress.ca

ELECTRICAL

ELECTRICIAN. Licensed. Local. Low cost. Big/small jobs. Renov. & panel change expert. 604-374-0062

FINANCIAL SERVICES

AVOID BANKRUPTCY - SAVE UP TO 70% Of Your Debt. One affordable monthly payment, interest free. For debt restructuring on YOUR terms, not your creditors. Call 1-866-690-3328 or see web site: www.4pillars.ca DROWNING IN DEBTS? Helping Canadians 25 years. Lower payments by 30%, or cut debts 70% thru Settlements. AVOID BANKRUPTCY! Free consultation. www.mydebtsolution.com or Toll Free 1-877-556-3500 .Jim’s Moving Winter Service

Qualiﬁcations: · Previous telesales experience preferred, especially in advertising or online · Exposure to formal sales methodologies · Excellent verbal and written communication skills · Manage and maintain records of correspondence · Excellent organizational and time management skills · Excellent interpersonal and client interaction skills with strong attention to detail and accuracy · Must posses a calm/professional telephone presence · Ability to remain focused and ﬂexible in a fast paced environment

DRYWALL

ARCO DRYWALL Ltd. Board, Tape Texture, Frame. New & Reno’s. 20 yrs exp, free est Mike 604-825-1500

SALES

GARDENING

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 287

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

338

PLUMBING

LAWNS PLUS

Landscape Maintenance

D Economical Lawn Mowing D Complete Grounds Maint D Pruning & Shaping D Aeration & Power Raking D Fully Insured Residential~Strata~Commercial .Enterprise Plumbing, Heaitng, Gasfitting

(604)671-2746 Free Estimates

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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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BIG DEALS

HOME IMPROVEMENTS 353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

High Caliber Construction Repair, Replace, Remodel...

CUSTOM HOMES • Basement, Kitchen & Bath Remodels • Room Additions • Drywall • Paint • Texture • Finishing • Floors & More

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MOVING & STORAGE

A-1 CONTRACTING. Renos. Bsmt, kitchens, baths, custom cabinets, tiling, plumbing, sundecks, reroofing. Dhillon 604-782-1936.

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Real Professionals, Reasonable. Rates. Different From the Rest. 604-721-4555.

ABC HANDYMAN. Reno, Framing, Carpentry, D-Wall, Electric, Plumbing. Refs. Call Kevin 604-308-0064.

ABBA MOVERS & DEL. Res/com 1-4 ton truck, 1 man $35/hr, 2 men from $45. Honest, bsmt clean up. 25 yrs of experience.604-506-7576

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

ABE MOVING - $35/Hr. Per Person *Reliable Careful Movers. *Rubbish Removal. *24 Hours. 604-999-6020

Call: Rick (604) 202-5184

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Since 1972 Dan 778-837-0771

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WEBCO LEDUC - division of Sun Media, requires Full-time Heatset/Coldset 1st & 2nd Pressmen. 15 unit Goss Community. Competitive rates and benefits. Email resume: et@webcoleduc.com.

CUSTOM MANUFACTURER of security rollshutters, habitat screens & retractable awnings requires experienced installation technicians. General knowledge of construction & electrical an asset. Must be detail orientated & able to work independently. Driver’s license req’d. Competitive wages & benefits. Fax resume: 604-468-7656 or email: installer@talius.com

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

GARDENING

Making Your Renovation Dreams Come True... Kitchens - Bathrooms New Additions - Flooring Painting - Decks Windows / Doors Stonework - Siding & More Free Estimates * BBB * WCB * Insured

www.caliberwest contracting.com 604.764.9594 HOME IMPROVEMENTS Carpentry, painting, drywall, tiles Quality work - reasonable price Martin 604-521-8715 Classified advertising an effective way to build business.

AFFORDABLE MOVING Local & Long Distance

$45/Hr

From 1, 3, 5, 7,10 Ton Trucks Licenced ~ Reliable ~ 1 to 3 Men Free estimate/Seniors discount Residential~Commercial~Pianos

604-537-4140 SPARTAN Moving Ltd. Fast & Reliable. Insured Competitive rates. Wknd Specials. Call Frank: (604) 435-8240

329 PAINTING & DECORATING A-TECH Services 604-230-3539

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RUBBISH REMOVAL

RECYCLE-IT!

JUNK REMOVAL Recycled Earth Friendly • Estate Services • Electronics • Appliances • Old Furniture • Construction • Yard Waste • Concrete • Drywall • Junk • Rubbish • Mattresses & More!

On Time, As Promised, Service Guaranteed!

604.587.5865

www.recycleitcanada.ca

Running this ad for 8yrs

PAINT SPECIAL

bradsjunkremoval.com

3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour

Haul Anything...

(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Services. www.paintspecial.com

But Dead Bodies!! 604.

220.JUNK(5865)

Serving The Lower Mainland Since 1988

Friday, February 24, 2012 NewsLeader A31 HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 372

SUNDECKS

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 548

FURNITURE

REAL ESTATE 696

OTHER AREAS

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

TRANSPORTATION 821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS

TRANSPORTATION 838

TRANSPORTATION

RECREATIONAL/SALE

845

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

The Scrapper

MATTRESSES staring at $99 • Twins • Fulls • Queens • Kings 100’s in stock! www.Direct Liquidation.ca (604)294-2331 Queen Pillow Top Mattress & Box • 720 Coil 2.5’’ Pillowtop • Brand New • 10 yr. warranty • Your Price $490 604.807.5864 The Mattress Guy

Aluminum patio cover, sunroom, gates, alum roof. 604-521-2688 www.PatioCoverVancouver.com

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TREE SERVICES A1-TRI-CRAFT Tree Serv. Dangerous tree removal, spiral pruning hedge trimming, stump grinding, topping. Insured, WCB Free Est Arborist Reports

Andrew 604-618-8585 $ Best Rates $

PETS 477

PETS

BEAGLE PUPS, tri colored, good looking, healthy, vet check $400. (604)796-3026. No Sunday calls BENGAL CAT beautiful 3.5 y/o M, neutered, fully vaccinated, indoor, very friendly, must find good home no cats no kids $250 604-820-1603 BERNESE Mountain Dog Puppies. Vet checked with first shots and ready for new homes. $1,200. 778241-5504. Langley

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GARAGE SALES

BRIDGEVIEW FLEA MARKET Every Sunday, Year Round, 80 Vendors 7am-3pm, 11475-126a St. Sry. Info./Book Table 604-625-3208 JOBS: Whether you’re looking to find or fill a position, this is where your search begins. Call bcclassified.com 604.575.5555

LAND OF ORCHARDS, Vineyards & Tides in Nova Scotia’s beautiful Annapolis Valley. Live! Work! Bring Business! Free Brochure Website: www.kingsrda.ca Email: mmacdonald@kingsrda.ca Toll - free: 1-888-865-4647 NAPLES FLORIDA AREA! Bank Acquired Condos Only $169,900. Same unit sold for $428,895. Own your brand new condo for pennies on the dollar in warm, sunny SW Florida! Walk to over 20 restaurants/100 shops! Must see. Ask about travel incentives. Call 1-866959-2825, ext 15. www.coconutpointcondos.com

MEDICAL SUPPLIES

NEW SCOOTER, Shoprider, paid $3600 sacrifice for $1195. Please Call (604)524-1541.

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MISC. FOR SALE

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

566 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS PEARL DRUM SET, $1000, receipts for $1000 in upgrades, located in Hope. Call 1 (604)869-7329

REAL ESTATE 626

HOUSES FOR SALE

PORT COQUITLAM

RENTALS 706

BURNABY & COQUITLAM

With accessible amenities, in safe family oriented communities of Coquitlam, North Burnaby. Pet friendly.

Subsidies available based on gross houseold income. ✮

2 Bedroom Apartment between $22,800 & $31,800

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2 Bedroom Townhouse between $30,000 & $37,200

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3 Bedroom Townhouse between $34,800 & $43,200 If your income is lower than these ranges call BC Housing 604-433-2218

BURNABY

MAPLE PLACE TOWERS 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.

Chihuahua pups, tiny, 2 males, 1 long & 1 short, vet check, deworm, 1st shots, $650. (604)799-1919

Call 604-421-1235

ENGLISH BULLDOG PUPPIES Male/Female, shots, micro-chip, vet checked, health guarantee. $2400. Call 604-970-3807.

www.aptrentals.net BURNABY

GOLDEN Retriever puppies, born Jan. 7th, family raised, very well socialized, 1st shots & deworming included. Mission 604-820-4827.

Villa Del Mar 6630 Telford Ave.

Move-In Incentive. Bright, large newly reno’d 1 and 2 bedroom suites for rent. Heat & h/w incl’d. New hardwood floors, huge balcony. Only 2 min walk to Metrotown Mall. Please call 604-336-4638 to view. Move in TODAY!

GOLDEN Retriever pups. Ready to go. Vet ✔, 1st shots, dewormed. Family raised. $600. 778-808-5459. LAB cross puppies, vet checked, 1st shots, eager and social $350, 604-823-6739 afternoons/evenings. LOVE ANIMALS? - Love your Career! Animal Health Technology diploma program. GPRC Fairview Campus. On-campus working farm. On-site large and companion animals. On-campus residences. 1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview.

BURNABY

Walker Manor

Move-Allowance 1/2 mo. Rent FREE! 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.

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

COQUITLAM: 2 bdrm 2 bthrm- 996 sf. Cls to shopping, Douglas College & amen. March 1. N/s, N/p. $1350/mo. Call 604-941-3259

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

COQUITLAM, low rise concrete bldg, 2nd flr, 2 bdrm, 2 baths, undg sec. prk, gas F/P, balcony, $1150. Avail. immed. Call (778) 889-3731.

BUILDING SUPPLIES

FERTILIZERS

WEED FREE Mushroom Manure. 13 yards - $160 or Well Rotted 10 yards - $180. 604-856-8877

Call 604-837-4589 www.aptrentals.net WALL CENTRE - 1 bdrm. + den + solarium - furn. - incl. heat, light, cable, net - Suits mature N/S individual. $1700 mo. (604)943-2440

736

HOMES FOR RENT

PITT MEADOWS. 2 & 3 bdrm. in family complex. Close to bus, schools & shopping. Ref’s req’d. Small pets okay, $1030/$1134/mo. Avail. immed. 604-465-1938.

750

BURNABY: Lrg T/H, exc. cond. 1600sf. 3 lrg bdrs, 2 bths, stone f/p. 5 app. Walk to skytrain. N/P. March 1. $1495/mo. 604-479-4404.

751

WE BUY HOUSES The OLDER. The DIRTIER. The BETTER. Flexible Terms. Quick Closing. Call us First! 604.657.9422

Phone: 604-522-9153

752

www.dannyevans.ca

Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley

MOTORCYCLES

2005 POLARIS Sportsman ATV, 700 twin, EFI, mossy oak camel, warn winch, front & rear bumpers, Easy-Off windshield, exc. cond. 1538km. $5500 firm. Chilliwack 1 (604)799-8533

Camera rear vision, dual pane windows, elec. Awning, A/C, 2000 watt inverter, $5000 in savings! $94,483 (Stk.31063A) www.fraserwayrv.com 1-800-806-1976 DL #30644

2009 Montana 3400RL

2008 HONDA 150 CRF Dirt Bike Less than 20 hours operating time. LIKE NEW. No scratches. $2000. Call 604-845-1895. SPEND YOUR HOURS working on ATV’s, Snowmobiles, and Watercraft. GPRC Fairview Campus, Alberta. Learn to repair small engines, recreational vehicles. Apprenticeship opportunity. On-campus residences. 1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview. TWO WHEELIN’ EXCITEMENT! Motorcycle Mechanic Program, GPRC Fairview College Campus. Hands-on training - street, off-road, dual sport bikes. Challenge 1st year Apprenticeship exam. 1-888999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview.

847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES

Microwave, washer/dryer combo, 3 burner stove, 2 recliners, and free standing dinette. $54,983 (Stk.32434) www.fraserwayrv.com 1-800-806-1976 DL #30644

845

RECREATIONAL/SALE

MAPLE RIDGE. Brookside Garden. Reno’d attractive 3 bdrm. N/S. Immed or Mar.1. Call 778-835-0748 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

757

WANTED TO RENT

1 bdr apt with balcony in well managed building. For April 1. Resp. lady with exc. refs.(778)397-1169

TRANSPORTATION 810

AUTO FINANCING

Need A Vehicle! Guaranteed Auto Loan. Apply Now, 1.877.680.1231 www.UapplyUdrive.ca

DreamCatcher Auto Loans “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals

1-800-910-6402

www.PreApproval.cc FREE CASH BACK WITH $0 DOWN at Auto Credit Fast. Need a vehicle? Good or Bad credit call Stephanie 1-877-792-0599 www.autocreditfast.ca. DLN 30309. Free Delivery. INSTANT AUTO CREDIT We can finance your auto loan in minutes, you Drive Home Now, or we can deliver to you. www.DriveHomeNow.com. 877-758-7311 or 250-7515205. WANT A VEHICLE BUT STRESSED ABOUT YOUR CREDIT? Christmas in February, $500 cash back. We fund your future not your past. All credit situations accepted. www.creditdrivers.ca 1-888593-6095.

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CARS - DOMESTIC

1987 CHEVROLET Celebrity Clean, 166,600 kms, $800. obo Call 604-619-8596 1998 BUICK LESABRE LTD Loaded. Leather. Mint. Low k’s. $4900/obo. (778)565-4334 2002 Ford Taurus SEL Premium. 176,000km, Leather, Cruise, Air, Loaded. $4275. 604-795-7834

#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 1997 20 ft. Slumber Queen Class C Motorhome. Chev chassis, fully equipt. Many Extras. $15000. Call 604-796-0230

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TRUCKS & VANS

2001 GMC SIERRA 4x4, ext cab, auto, green, 135K, $8800 firm. Call: (604)538-9257

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673

Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal

838

2006 YAMAHA APEX 1000, 4stroke, MLX Mtn. 163” x 2¼” track, reverse, comes with service manual. 1024 mi. Cheapest Apex/4stroke in Canada! $5900 firm. Chilliwack (604)799-8533

2004 JEEP GRAND Cherokee Ltd. 4x4, auto, green, 126K, $7700 firm. Call 604-538-4883

FREE TOWING 7 days/wk. We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022

TOWNHOUSES

COQUITLAM 2 bdrm T/H, 1.5 baths garage, lots of storage, patio, priv setting, walk to ament. Sm pet ok. 1yr lease. $1450/mo. 604-459-8913

660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS

830

PORT Coquitlam. SxS upper 3 bd, 2 bth, appl, s/deck, view, nr amens, recent renos. $1150. 604-941-4166

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.

2011 NISSAN VERSA - 5 dr hatchback, auto, 20K. Loaded. Asking $9800/obo. 778-895-7570

SUITES, UPPER

DORIC MANOR HOMES WANTED

2011 HONDA CRV 4 wd, Auto, silver. Loaded. Local car. $22,500: 9000kms. (778) 895-7570

SUITES, LOWER

NEW WESTMINSTER

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2006 NEPTUNE 36PDD

VANCOUVER. Unique 3 bdrm home located on Eton St. Major renovations done. Rec room, new appl’s, f/p, h/wood flrs. Close to public trans & amen. Avail now. $1880/mo. Call 604-250-8606.

Please call 778-994-2334

PRESA CANARIO P/B UKC, black, ready. $700. Both parents approx. 120 to 150 lbs. Call 778-552-1525.

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D/W, Heat and hot water included. Close to schools, shopping & public transportation.

Spacious 2 & 3 Bdrm T/hses 2 Bdrm Apartments

Metro Vancouver Housing Co-operation.

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

STEEL BUILDINGS FOR ALL USES! Spring Deals! Make an offer on sell-off models at factory and save thousands NOW! Call for FREE Brochure- 1-800-668-5111 ext. 170

CEDARWAY APT

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For further info call 604-451-6075 to view

CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866

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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

Bright & Clean 1 & 2 Bdrms

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Cairn Terriers: shots/dewormed. Ready to go to good homes. over 20 yrs of referrals. 604-807-5204 or 604-592-5442/604-854-1978

SAWMILLS from only $3997 MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800566-6899 Ext:400OT.

NEW WESTMINSTER

1995 CAMRY, 4 door, 4 cyl, auto, loaded, new tires, AirCared, mint cond. $3500/obo. Ph 604-931-1236

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Warehouseman’s Lien Act By virtue of the Warehouseman’s Lien Act and on behalf of Shelter Island Marina Inc., Consolidated Civil Enforcement BC Inc., will dispose of goods, namely: One (1) 40 Foot Power Boat, K# 13K64165, debtor “Angela Barton” to recover $3,240.14 plus accruing storage and any / all other expenses related. These units will be made available for sale after March 13, 2012. Unit is currently being stored @ Shelter Island Marina, Richmond, BC. To view call Nathan at 604-434-2448

A32 NewsLeader Friday, February 24, 2012

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