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A2 NewsLeader Friday, January 13, 2012

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Monday, January 23, 2012 - 6:00 pm Council Chamber, City Hall 511 Royal Avenue, New Westminster, BC V3L 1H9 TEXT AMENDMENT

CITYPAGE GRADE 6 STAY ACTIVE PROGRAM City Council recently approved a Stay Active program for all Grade 6 students living in New Westminster. Students of Grade 6 age will be able to apply for a Stay Active card that will give them 10 FREE admissions to any drop-in recreation program oﬀered by the Parks, Culture, and Recreation Department. Information and the application form will be distributed to eligible students through the schools in the next few weeks. Both the Grade 5 Get Active program and the new Grade 6 Stay Active program are designed to help youth become more active by creating a physical recreation pattern for life. Encourage your Grade 6 student to apply for and use their new Stay Active card!

ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 7478, 2011 Purpose: The purpose of the proposed bylaw is to amend text in Zoning Bylaw No. 6680, 2001 to clarify regulations for drive-In and drive-through restaurants. The changes to the bylaw are summarized as follows: a) All instances of “Cafés and restaurants, excluding drive-in restaurants” be replaced with “Cafés and restaurants, excluding drive-in and drive-through restaurants” for clarity. b) Amending Light Industrial Districts (M-1) and Heavy Industrial Districts (M-2) so that: i) Drive through restaurants would not be permitted; and ii) Restaurants would be limited to a maximum size of 140 square metres (1,500 square feet). City Contact: Development Services Department 604-527-4519 Inspection of Documents:

FREE LIFE SKILLS WORKSHOPS The following free Life Skills Workshops will be held at the New Westminster Public Library. Topics and dates are: • Resume Writing (January 16) • Cover Letters (January 23) • Interview Skills 1 (January 30) • Assertiveness and Conﬁdence Building (February 6) • Taxation System (February 13) All programs will be held from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm and conducted in English with Spanish translation available. For more information and to register, phone MOSAIC at 604-522-3722 ext. 155. The classes are co-sponsored by New Westminster Public Library and MOSAICíS Settlement Program.

ART IN THE LIBRARY Visit the New Westminster Public Library anytime during open hours for two distinct art shows until January 31. On the Ramp Gallery, Richard Klyne and Kathleen Klyne are displaying Reﬂections: Photographs of Urban Landscapes. In the Reference department, enjoy the nature art of Shavon Cheng’s students.

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.

QUEENSBOROUGH RESIDENTS’ ASSOCIATION MEETING Tuesday January 17, 7:00pm at the Queensborough Community Centre Agenda: • an application for the development at 240 Philips Street • other topics of interest Please contact Gavin Palmer at qbresidents@yahoo.ca for more information.

A copy of the proposed bylaw and related material may be inspected at Legislative Services, City Hall, 511 Royal Avenue, New Westminster, British Columbia during normal office hours being 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday inclusive (except Statutory Holidays) from September 12, 2011. Public Participation: At the hearing, the public shall be allowed to make representations to the Council respecting matters contained in the proposed bylaw. All persons who believe their interest in property is affected by the proposed bylaw shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard, or to present written submissions respecting matters contained in the bylaw. Written submissions can be submitted to the Corporate Officer until the close of the Public Hearing. All persons who prefer to have their submissions available to Council members in advance as part of the Public Hearing agenda package, should deliver their submissions to Legislative Services, 511 Royal Avenue, New Westminster, BC, V3L 1H9 (Fax #: 604-527-4594), by 4:30 pm on Tuesday, January 17, 2012. Please be advised that submissions received will be published on the City of New Westminster website, with other associated information. No further submissions can be considered by Council after the conclusion of the Public Hearing. Rick Page, Corporate Officer This meeting will be broadcast over the internet and/or television.

HELP SHAPE THE FUTURE OF TRANSPORTATION IN NEW WESTMINSTER! The City of New Westminster is in the process of updating the Long Range Transportation Plan. The updated Master Transportation Plan will guide decision-making for transportation over the next 25 years and beyond by recommending improvements for all modes of transportation, including walking, cycling, public transit, goods movement and vehicles. Be part of the process bring us your ideas! PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE Date: Thursday, January 26, 2012 Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Location: New Westminster City Hall in Council Chamber, 511 Royal Avenue ALTERNATE OPEN HOUSE, SENIORS-FOCUSED Date: Tuesday, February 14, 2012 Time: 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm Location: Century House in the Fir Room, 620 Eighth Street For more information, visit the City’s website at www.newwestcity.ca/mtp Master Transportation Plan - Shaping your transportation future

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Friday, January 13, 2012 NewsLeader A3 OPINION page 6 | LETTERS page 7 | SPORTS page 23

New West goes green in a big way Tyler Orton

Davis says the new vehicle is more expensive, but with the mothballing of four dedicated recycling trucks, some of those costs are offset by the fact there are fewer vehicles to service. Furthermore, the new system also gives the city a chance to bring in more money. “Even though there’s a higher processing fee for sorting singlestream recyclables, we’re anticipating that we’ll probably increase the amount of recyclables received,” Davis says. This means additional revenue for New Westminster since the city negotiated a new contract that will pay more for items deposited at Urban Impact.

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“People who haven’t recycled are more likely to start recycling now when all you have to do is lift a lid and throw it in a bin,” says Kristian Davis. New Westminster’s solid waste supervisor is talking about the city’s transition to single-stream recycling, which of¿cially rolled out this past week. The new system means residents no longer have to divide containers, newspaper and mixed paper between different recycling boxes. Instead, items like milk cartons, jars, cans, loose paper and cardboard can all be mixed together and dropped into a single cart. Those recyclables are then sent to Urban Impact—a state-of-the-art recycling facility located in New Westminster—to be sorted and processed. At Urban’s Braid industrial area location, save for a half dozen quality control workers sifting for errant trash, sorting by hand is not needed anymore. The system gives items like tin cans a light charge so magnets can pull them from the other recyclables. Meanwhile, vacuums extract paper from the remaining jetsam.

High-tech recycling Davis says Urban Impact is equipped with some of the most hightech devices available for recycle processing. “Optical sorters will actually identify and locate speci¿c types of plastic,” he says. “When they come out from the other side of the optical sorter, they’re given a blast of air that sends them into the appropriate conveyor that brings them to the bin where they should be disposed of.” Davis says the automated system reduces potential harm to workers,

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Bing Magrata, the plant manager at Urban Impact, stands in front of bales of sorted material awaiting shipment to a recycler. The City of New Westminster has just moved to single stream recycling, with all the sorting of recyclables done at Urban Impact’s plant in the Braid industrial area.

who previously risked cuts from glass when sorting by hand. Urban Impact president Nicole Stefenelli says the company spent a “signi¿cant” amount of money last year upgrading its New Westminster facility with the latest recycle processing equipment. “Without investing in this technology, we essentially limit our growth,” she says, noting that recycling worldwide is trending towards single-stream systems. “Bucking that trend is not going to work.” The single-stream program comes

with a price tag, though. In addition to a higher processing fee, new recycling containers cost about $65 each, totalling just under $500,000.

New collection truck The next big cost is a new collection truck capable of picking up recycling, garbage, and yard and food scraps. The city paid approximately $355,000 for a truck that will join a Àeet of three other collection vehicles already capable of collecting all those materials.

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New Westminster arts and culture funding got a boost Monday after council approved grants worth $71,000. Twentyeight organizations originally petitioned for funding worth $238,000 to go towards 31 projects. Coun. Chuck Puchmayr said the $170,000 gap between what was requested and what was awarded is pretty typical, especially as the provincial government cuts spending. “We have some groups, they’ll request $25,000 or we’ll have some groups that will request large amounts of money from many different grant opportunities,” Puchmayr said. The largest grants include $10,000 for the Royal City Show and Shine, $5,000 for the Royal City Musical Theatre Society’s production of Hello, Dolly, and $8,500 for the Sapperton Day street festival. Projects not receiving grants were a vegetarian festival, a Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, a Christmas concert and a South Sudanese cultural exhibition.

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Even with the improved practicality of the new system, response from the community has not been universally positive. “Our household has mixed feelings on it,” says Queensborough resident Brigette Mayer, whose Austrian-born husband has always been an avid recycler. “He thinks (single-stream) is the lazy person’s way.” Mayer herself favours the new system, arguing, “if we dumb it down, more people will be encouraged to do the recycling.” But Coun. Chuck Puchmayr says he’s been sorting his recycling for years without any need to make the process easier. “Personally, I think it’s sad that we have to go to that,” he says. “Unfortunately, sometimes it takes some creative solutions to get people to recycle.” Still, Puchmayr says the singlestream system is a great direction to go in the long-run and he even envisions a future in which people are producing zero waste.

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A4 NewsLeader Friday, January 13, 2012

City Contact: Development Services Department at 604-527-4543. Inspection of Documents:

CITYPAGE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Monday, January 23, 2011 – 6:00 pm Council Chambers, City Hall 511 Royal Avenue, New Westminster, BC V3L 1H9 ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 7470, 2011

A copy of the proposed bylaw and related materials may be inspected at Legislative Services, City Hall, 511 Royal Avenue, New Westminster, British Columbia, during normal office hours being 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday inclusive (except Statutory Holidays) from December 12, 2011. Public Participation: At the hearing, the public shall be allowed to make representations to the Council respecting matters contained in the proposed bylaws. All persons who believe their interest in the property is affected by the proposed bylaw shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard, or to present written submissions respecting matters contained in the bylaw. Written submissions can be submitted to the Corporate Officer until the close of the Public Hearing. All persons who prefer to have their submissions available to Council members in advance as part of the Public Hearing agenda package, should deliver their submissions to Legislative Services, City Hall, 511 Royal Avenue, New Westminster, BC V3L 1H9 (Fax #: 604-527-4594), by 12:00 noon on Tuesday, January 17, 2012. Please be advised that submissions received will be published on the City of New Westminster website, with other associated information. No further submissions can be considered by Council after the conclusion of the Public Hearing. Rick Page, Corporate Officer

NOTICE OF PROPOSED DISPOSITION OF PROPERTY

Location: 660-700 Columbia Street (shown hatched on the sketch plan) Purpose: The intent of this zoning amendment bylaw is to allow a mixed use high-rise building with about 8,700 square feet of commercial floor space facing Columbia and Front Streets and 196 strata housing units with 197 on-site parking spaces. The bylaw amendment would require 40% of all units to incorporate adaptability standards. This project also intends to retain as heritage structures, the front facades of the Holbrook Block at 660 Columbia Street and the Trapp Block at 668 Columbia Street. To amend the schedule of the Comprehensive Development Districts (Trapp) (CD-19) in the following respects: • Change allowed non-residential density from floor space ratio of 6.26 to 7.45 • Change allowed residential density from floor space ratio of 5.84 to 7.05 • Change site coverage of residential tower from 35% to 42% • Change height of building from 179 feet 6 inches to 183 feet • Change width of residential tower from 72 feet to 85 feet 6 inches • Substitute new drawings showing form, massing and extent of commercial, residential, parking and usable open space areas

The City of New Westminster intends to transfer to 0727249 B.C. Ltd. fee simple title to the lands legally described as PID: 026-983-460, Parcel D (Bylaw Plan 85095) Block 19 New Westminster District Plan 2620, and PID: 015881-261, Parcel A (Bylaw Plan 84855) Block 19 New Westminster District Plan 2620 (the Lands). The Lands will be transferred to 0727249 B.C. Ltd. in exchange for $913,400.00. This notice is placed in accordance with section 26 of the Community Charter.

2012 CURBSIDE COLLECTION CALENDAR If you have not yet received a 2012 Curbside Collection Calendar, you can pick one up at one of the following locations: City Hall, Library, Community Centres, Recycling Depot, and Tow Yard/Animal Shelter. Be sure to keep your calendar handy all year round as it contains important information with respect to collection programs, including the new SingleStream Recycling program. Please note this change for 2012: Cleaner, Greener carts will be picked up weekly with garbage and recycling alternating. See the 2012 Collection Schedule, available on the City website at www.newwestcity.ca and in your 2012 Curbside Collection Calendars.

• Add an allowed deduction from gross ﬂoor area of about 2,300 sq. ft. to oﬀset the costs of providing adaptable units. • Add a requirement for a minimum of 40% of all single-storey dwelling units in buildings that contain multiple unit residential uses to be constructed as adaptable dwelling units.

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Parents say too many failing grades given Grant Granger and Tyler Orton newsroom@newwestnewsleader.com

More than 15 parents showed up at a Tuesday school board committee meeting to press concerns about a New Westminster secondary teacher who they claim is giving students too many failing grades. They say earlier efforts to address the issue have fallen on deaf ears, and they are now seeking changes to the complaints process. One of the parents, Kal Randhawa, said her concern started when she asked her daughter why she was struggling with Math 11, and the response was, “Well, everyone is failing.” Randhawa said when she saw the posted results from the year’s ¿rst two tests, she noted about 70 per cent of the 83 students in that teacher’s three classes were failing, a much higher rate than those of students being taught by others in the department. Randhawa, an instructor at BCIT, said several years ago her older daughter also experienced poor grades from the same teacher. In October, a group of parents spoke to the vice-principal who said the proper protocol was to talk to the teacher. Since it affected so many students, Randhawa felt this demonstrated that the administration was unwilling to

deal with the complaint. “I don’t think it should be up to a parent to confront them. It’s only going to mark your child,” said Randhawa. “It’s only human nature.” The meeting with the teacher, she said, included a union representative. In that session, she was told the teacher wouldn’t talk about anything related to the classroom, only about an individual child’s progress in class. An email to the department head came back with a response that the teacher was a senior skilled instructor and the head would not undermine the teacher’s professional autonomy, said Randhawa. “How does [the department head] come up with this very good endorsement of this teacher,” said Randhawa. “Does this mean the math department think it’s acceptable that these three math classes are failing?” She said further efforts to address the issue, including meeting assistant superintendent Al Balaniuk, did not lead to a satisfactory result. “No one seems to be taking our complaints to a point where it is allowing anything positive to happen for these students,” said Randhawa. “For students to

continue to fail exams it seems something should be done.” Lisa Chao said she was shocked when her daughter, a straight-A student, was getting 70 per cent in her Math 11 class. Chao saw evidence of the other poor grades when she went to speak to the teacher about her daughter’s performance. “During our meeting, (the teacher) pulled out the sheet of marks,” Chao said. “Down the page I saw D, D, D, D, two C-minuses, a C-plus, which was my daughter, and the rest of the page was Ds and Es.” Chao said her issue isn’t just with this one particular teacher, but with how onerous the grievance process is. She said those procedures can be especially taxing for parents in a multicultural community like New Westminster. “When you’re having concerns about the teacher themselves, it’s very dif¿cult as a parent to go in there and have that conversation,” she said. “To do that with English as a second language—even when you have a good grasp on it—it’s very dif¿cult to choose your words and be understood. When your English isn’t even that good, that’s impossible.” Chao wants to see summer school fees reimbursed, counselling

for students embarrassed by low marks and the opportunity for students to choose the teachers they believe would be most effective for them. “There needs to be some sort of checks and balances. And there’s no accountability here,” she said. New Westminster Teachers’ Union president Grant Osborne said New Westminster already has a clear process where parents and students must ¿rst consult with the teacher, then the school-based administrative of¿cer and ¿nally the superintendent or a designate. From there, appeals then can be made ¿rst to a review committee and eventually the board of education. “There is a very clear process. It is detailed and gives very step-bystep levels and explanations,” said Osborne. As a result, school trustees told the parents Tuesday night that they were unable to listen to their concerns, and referred them to the senior administrators in the room. In an interview, trustee Casey Cook said he is aware of the parents’ concerns but cannot comment on particular personnel. While he said the current process does hold teachers accountable he is open to changes to make it more effective.

“I would be very interested in a consultative process with all stakeholders at the table in examining the process,” said Cook. Osborne said if the board decided to revisit its policy the union would take part in the discussion. “We’re prepared to talk about anything, that doesn’t mean we’ll agree to it,” said Osborne adding, however, that letting parents evaluate teachers would violate the collective agreement teachers have with the province. Assistant superintendent Al Balaniuk couldn’t comment on the speci¿c case, but said: “I would submit that what we’re looking at is, can the teacher and the parent come up with a solution that is satisfactory to both? And if that’s not the case, then the parent has the option of going to the vice-principal or the principal and continuing the conversation at that level. Most situations are resolved at the school-level... Very few get bumped up to my of¿ce. From time to time, I’ll ¿eld a question from a parent, but for the most part these issues are dealt with at the school level.” Meantime, Randhawa says this isn’t a question of just one student, or one parent with a grudge. “It’s a concern for many parents for quite some time.”

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RiskyDix reality The difference is in the manner in which the ads are presented. The provincial political world has weighed in on the B.C. Liberals’ decision to target B.C. NDP Leader Adrian Dix with 16 months between now and the May 2013 election. The governing party has created a website — riskydix.ca — where it lists everything that went wrong in B.C. during the NDP reign in the 1990s, when Dix was former premier Glen Clark’s right-hand man. The Liberal campaign is serious and shows the party is obviously extremely concerned about losing the next election to the NDP. The New Democrats, conversely, scored big-time with their clever, witty and wickedly funny TV commercial last year featuring “Christy Crunch” cereal. That may have been an attack ad, but at least it was one with panache and creativity. Now, about the riskydix.ca campaign. The Liberals claim they are simply stating the facts, based on statistics from independent sources. That may be so, but the real information may also lie in what the Liberals are not including on the website. For example, the home page declared that, during the 1990s, “taxes went up – a family earning $60,000 paid 60 per cent more income tax than they do today – that’s almost $2,000 a year.” What the Liberals don’t mention is the crucial second part to that equation — that other taxes (what the B.C. Liberals prefer to call fees and tolls and recycling deposits and carbon-neutrality goals and MSP premiums and ICBC rates and ferry fares and BC Hydro costs) — have climbed to heights unimagined since they claimed power in 2001. Dix may be risky. That remains to be seen. But, the past 10 years have not exactly resembled Shangri-La for the average family struggling to survive. Black Press

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Trash, a mother’s love, and gunpowder

o you flatten? Cans, milk jugs, cereal boxes... Do you make the extra effort to pry tops, squeeze ‘em so you can cram them into that recycling tote under the sink? It’s a contentious issue in many New Westminster households, mine included, as the uptight one— let’s say me—admonishes the other—let’s call her my wife—to be a little more vigilant. These self-righteous folks are often guilty of their own crimes. They’re the ones under the sink, using a foot to jam just one more empty yogurt container into the little tote so they won’t have to take the whole darned thing all the way down the stairs (we’re talking 12 of them!) and out to the shiny new blue recycling bin. Speaking of which, when I saw that gang of folks unloading those hulking new contraptions off a Àatbed in December, it ¿lled my heart with song. No more separation, no more overstuffed “mixed paper” bags, and having to ¿nd another garbage bag for the overÀow. The new bin found a new home

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by the back door—which, with three bins now resembles the back of an apartment block—and was immediately ¿lled to the brim with recyclables. Then time stood still. Christmas came and went, and I learned pickup wasn’t until this Tuesday—18 days since the last one. I dragged the old blue box out, and ¿lled it, the bags, then six garbage bags of overÀow. I started cursing Kristian Davis’s name, the city’s supervisor of sanitation. And then, to be fair, I decided to give him a call. My biggest concern is the shift in 2012 to alternating pickup between trash and recycling. That’s a long time to wait for a garbage truck. “It’s worked in other cities,” Kristian told me. But he acknowledged that some families may need to upgrade their

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containers. I’m sure that will be the case. My house produces a little less trash than average for a household with two kids, and we’ll struggle to toe the new trash line. Kristian said when Port Coquitlam switched to bi-weekly pickup, about 15 per cent of families upsized. And in New West, that won’t come cheap. The big bin upgrade costs $340 a year. Ouch. A better option may be to “tag a bag.” By purchasing tags from the city at $2.50 a pop, you can leave an additional bag of garbage out as needed. One bag at each pickup will set you back $65 for the year. I suspected city hall would be getting some angry phone calls this month as a result of the change to bi-weekly trash pickup. After all, like a mother’s love and the smell of gunpowder in May, garbage is a core issue for New Westers. But Kristian says there’s only been a few, perhaps thanks to his department’s efforts to spread the word throughout 2011, sending out brochures and manning info booths at city festivals.

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Recycling is expected to increase this year, helping New West move toward the Metro Vancouver goal of diverting 80 per cent of trash from the land¿ll by 2020. Port Moody switched to all-in-one recycling a couple of years ago and folks there said New West should anticipate a 10 per cent increase in the volume of recyclables. My guess is that might come from people like me who will see a number 3 (not recyclable) in the little triangle on the bottom of that takeout container from Lhy Thai and think about that overÀowing trash bin... One of the things I like best about the changes to garbage collection in 2012 is the shift from ¿ve zones to four. As a result, the pickup day will remain reasonably stable. On a week with a holiday Monday, the pickup day will move one day forward (e.g. from Thursday to Friday in Sapperton), then return to its original day the following week. And there will be pickups on the week of Christmas. Thank the lord. And thanks, Kristian.

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Soaring house prices highlight unfair tax system With the arrival of my assessment notice I now Âżnd that my house and lot are valued at just over one million dollars. That means that if I sell it I will have made a proÂżt of over $800,000, free of any tax. This is roughly the same amount that I was paid for my last 11 years of teaching and research at SFU, an amount on which I did pay tax. Isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t this all wrong? Isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t this part of what the Occupy movement is all about? I was taxed on money earned by working hard, yet a similar amount of unearned money, money obtained by doing nothing, goes untaxed. I am sure there are many millions of people in this country who would love to get $800,000 tax free without working for it, but wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t. I know one cannot create a perfectly fair society but this is just one example of a system that is grossly unfair. David Huntley Burnaby

EDUCATION KEY TO HELPING FIRST NATIONS YOUTH SUCCEED One hundred and Âżfty years ago, the Government of the then-Province of Canada committed itself to a mistake. That mistake was the residential school system for First Nations youth, and for over a century these schools caused undue and unnecessary harm to the families that were required to board their students at these

institutions. With poor execution and not the best of intentions, the actions of the government failed to accomplish the goals of assimilating First Nations people into Canadian culture, and it also failed to help these youths gain the skills needed to succeed once they left those schools. Even though the Âżnal school closed in 1996, and the vast majority a generation before that, we still feel the effects. Graduation rates for First Nations students continue to be far below the national average, and Attawaspiskat has shown us all that the reserves are not uniformly succeeding as adequate places to live either. Something has to change. As a society, we cannot keep accepting the idea that entire generations of First Nations youth are unable to graduate and support themselves and their families. To that end, we need to look at the issue that many of us already know is the key to future success, and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an issue that the government and First Nations groups are both wary of getting involved with. We need to start talking seriously about education again. When we have a provincial government that cheers when First Nations graduation rates increase to 51 per cent, we know the system is broken and cannot be Âżxed simply by throwing more money at it, or by changing the way we measure success. We need a massive reform of the system, done right across the country, in a way that ensures meaningful

consultation with First Nations at every step of the process. The provinces have shown us the way. Nova Scotia and New Brunswick have systems in place that allow local First Nations bands to pool resources and have reserve schools completely following the provincial curriculums, with the proper staff and materials to accomplish those goals. This is an excellent start, and the statistics speak for themselves in those two provinces. We need to consider something like this, but on a national scale. Trevor Ritchie Burnaby

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COFFEEwith Andrew Wong connects with community Wild Rice owner wooed to New West but won over by the city

of visits to New West to get to know the community won him over. What he discovered was a striking ndrew Wong is building his similarity to his current situation on Pender customer base one greeting, Street, tight knit communities with deep one handshake, one glowing historical roots being rediscovered by young endorsement on Twitter at a time. In the urbanites. Gastown is now a cauldron for month since he first opened the doors to new, exciting restaurants; New West is, his second Wild Rice restaurant, in New arguably, on the cusp of its own urban Westminster’s River Market, he’s been renaissance. learning the importance of connecting Growing up in a three-generation with his new community. household in East Vancouver, Wong “Good word of mouth developed his appreciation is so important,” says for simple, healthy Chinese Wong, 42. “If people come food from his grandmother. here and have a good While his immigrant meal, a good experience, parents worked multiple they’ll tell their friends jobs, he hung out with his or neighbours and sure grandmother, tending to the photo@newwestnewsleader.com enough, those people will expansive vegetable garden be here the next weekend.” that ¿lled their backyard. That’s why he’s such a visible presence After they harvested the various crops, he at the latest addition to the River Market’s stood by her side as she turned them into “Food 360” concept, greeting customers at tasty meals. the door, chatting them up in the dining room, “I thought it was a great way to hang out even pitching in serving when an extra hand with an adult, it was an activity,” says Wong. is needed. And he’s loving every minute of it. “I learned about the vegetables. I learned how After 10 years of serving urban diners on to take food from the garden and prepare it.” the edge of Vancouver’s Gastown, Wong It also ingrained in him a cooking never envisioned himself a suburbanite. philosophy that stayed with him through It was the persistence of a loyal customer, studies at the old Pierre Dubrulle Culinary Mark Shieh, who runs the River Market, that School, his ¿rst restaurant venture on Main convinced him the time was right to take Street and this founding of Wild Rice in his Asian fusion cuisine east. But a number 2001.

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“Cooking is simple,” says Wong. “You cook what’s in your neighbourhood. You cook what you can get.” .That means the pork at Wild Rice comes from Vancouver Island and the Fraser Valley, the beef is raised in Pemberton, duck is sourced from Yarrow and the produce is grown in Richmond and Langley. Even the dumpling wrappers are produced locally, from a small shop on Powell Street.

Keeping it local comes at a price though, on the menu and in vigilance to ¿nding the right suppliers who can meet his needs. But, he says, the extra cost and effort are worth it. “There’s too much processed food in North America,” says Wong. “We’re not trying to be trendy, we’re just trying to give whole, healthy food to our customers.” And a reason to invite their friends and neighbours.

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Langley condos provide sacred decor A lot of thought goes into the design of a home development, but one condo project in Langley has taken it to the next level. Elements, from Sandhill Development, has adopted the concept of sacred geometry, which assigns meaning and significance to shapes and proportions found in nature, as a guiding principle behind its interior design. Sacred geometry has been used to plan religious buildings for thousands of years. It takes natural shapes – like hexagons and curves – and brings them into structures. Danielle Lareau, principal designer at Vancouver’s Giraffe Design, took charge at Elements, using curves, lines and colours to mirror the natural world. This is most obvious in the lobbies of the three residential buildings at Elements, each

with their own theme: gold, silver and bronze. The gold lobby is symbolized by a circle with a curved star inside, a shape prominent in the floor tile and repeated in the wall pattern and even on the ceiling. Lareau says these circular shapes represent femininity, while the more linear silver lobby evokes the masculine side of the equation. This space, symbolized by three wavy lines, is the opposite of the gold lobby. The silver building sustains the theme with its square wall decor and harder-edged seating. Lareau says the design at Elements is meant to balance both masculine and feminine aspects, bringing harmony to the space. “It’s known to affect our well being,” she says, “and that’s what people are looking for right now.”

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Buyers are sure to be lining up to take a look at Alexandra Gate, opening soon in a prime location in Richmond. Built specifically to be a groundoriented development, buyers at Alexandra Gate will feel an immediate sense of peace and safety as soon as they set foot on the property. “It’s set up to (have) a more pedestrian-friendly feel,” says Steveston Real Estate president Sean Lawson. “It makes for a more appealing sense of community.” The 193 homes are split into a mix of sleek two-storey city homes and stylish urban condominiums. The city homes provide the bottom two levels of the four-storey buildings, while the condos fill the upper floors. Thus, city home buyers will have their own private double garage and front door access.

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It is purposefully the most affordable thing out there,” says Steveston Real Estate president Sean Lawson.

steel appliances. Sophisticated fauxwood grain cabinets are complemented by a ceramic tile backsplash and an undermount double-bowl sink perfect for all your food preparation needs. If you’re in need of a quiet oasis, the bathrooms at Alexandra Gate are the perfect place. Outfitted with a large soaker tub with a full-height ceramic tile shower surround and elegant inlaid trim, the bathrooms are made for a bubble bath with a good book. Stone-look laminate countertops and backsplash, together with a large mirror and light bar, are beautiful touches. The grand opening will take place on Jan. 21, but potential homeowners who have pre-registered will be given the chance to see the homes on Jan. 19 and 20, Lawson says. “It’s a good idea to register online,” he says. “You will get the original pricing and the best selection.” Pricing was especially important to Steveston Real Estate, Lawson says. With Richmond becoming one of the most expensive real estate markets,

young buyers aren’t always able to find something within their price range. This isn’t true at Alexandra Gate. “It is purposefully the most affordable thing out there,” Lawson says, adding that the units are definitely appealing to younger buyers. “They must be able to afford it,” he says. “We developed it with that in mind.” Homeowners at Alexandra Gate will be able to take advantage of a private

full-service gym, movie theatre with a big-screen TV, large daycare facility and a private common garden, among other amenities. The development is just one kilometre from Aberdeen Centre and its SkyTrain station, and close to several other Richmond shopping centres, recreation facilities and dining. Condo homes start at $188,800, and city homes start at $388,800. To preregister, visit www.cambieliving.com/ alexandragate or call 604-279-8866.

The entire feel of the development is extremely calm, since only half of the homes use the lobby and elevator. This means there will be less congestion at peak times. There is no shortage of amazing features inside either, including nine-foot ceilings in most homes. The kitchens are particularly spectacular, with granite countertops and stainless-

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Steveston Real Estate’s Alexandra Gate is opening soon in central Richmond, and features beautiful nine-foot ceilings, top, spacious kitchens, above, and living areas complemented by laminate ﬂooring and plenty of natural light, left.

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TransLink seeks 12.5 per cent fare hike Regulator wants justiÀcation, comment Jeff Nagel jnagel@blackpress.ca

TransLink has applied to raise transit fares an average of 12.5 per cent in January 2013 and this time the planned increases are to hit all riders. If approved, cash fares would rise 25 to 50 cents to between $2.75 for one zone and $5.50 for three zones. A book of 10 pre-paid one-zone FareSaver tickets would rise $2.50 to $23.50, while a three-zone book would climb $5 to $47. Monthly passes would cost $91

for one zone (up $10); $124 for or two zones (up $14); or $170 for three zones (up $19.) Concession fares would also go up. The last across-the-board fare increase was in 2008, while a 2010 hike for monthly pass and FareSavers kept cash fares frozen. The increases would generate an extra $48 million in 2013 to help fund transit expansion plans passed last year with the approval of Metro Vancouver mayors. But TransLink Commissioner Martin Crilly, TransLink’s independent regulator, has the power to veto the fare hike and is taking

a hard look at the justi¿cation and whether the transportation authority has done enough to increase ef¿ciency. “What we’re probing for is any evidence we can ¿nd that TransLink can actually manage with less revenue than is in its

plans currently – including the fare increase – and still deliver all the projects and services that are in its approved plans,” Crilly said. He could reduce the fare hike if he judges TransLink can make do with less or ¿nd more money elsewhere.

The commissioner is calling for the public to comment on the proposed increase by by emailing comments@translinkcommission. org by Feb. 15. TransLink says it hasn’t decided what measures or service cuts it would impose if the increase isn’t approved.

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Beautiful 18th floor, 15 year old, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 1133 sf corner suite with awesome river, mountain & city views featuring bright open floor plan, gas f/p, insuite laundry, builtin microwave, new blinds, large rooms sizes, 2 balconies, spacious laundry/storage room. Super Uptown location just steps to transit, shopping, restaurants, recreation, entertainment & more.

Gorgeous mtn, river & city views from this bright & spacious NE facing, 1199 sf, 2 bdrm (or 1 + den) luxury suite in the “Savoy Carelton” just steps to parks, Skytrain, shopping & schools. Suite features 9’ ceilings, newer tile in entrance, hall & kitchen, steam shower, newer window coverings, extra cabinets, 3 parking stalls, big closets, large covered balcony. The building is well maintained and managed and has great rec facilities (indoor pool, swirlpool, sauna, & exercise room, club house/games room, home theatre, extensive garden & more.

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Opportunity kicks for investors or 2 families to buy together. Bright & spacious large duplex on large 56x132 duplex lot in Queens Park, New Westminster sought after neighbourhood & close to parks, schools, shopping, Downtown and Skytrain. This 1963, well surrounded, 4763 sq ft duplex features 3 bedroom on the main on each side & face basement, hardwood floors, 4 wood burning fireplaces, double garage, newer roof furnaces, nice fenced yard.

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with CCTV cameras, has been targeted. Police say the home was also subject to an arson attack in April last year and also a drive by shooting of a vehicle the following month. In 2011, there were a total of 13 shootings and arsons targeted on people with ties to the Justice Institute, which trains police, paramedics and emergency ¿rst responders. “We’re emphasizing that in no way are the residents of this home related in any way to any criminal activity,” said RCMP Sgt. Peter Thiessen, who con¿rmed that the incident is related to the investigation of attacks on people related to the Justice Institute. “We have good reason to believe that this incident, in addition to the others, are directly linked to

Train whistles, new development on Downtown agenda New Westminster’s Downtown Residents Association hosts its next general meeting Jan. 25 at Holy Trinity Parish Hall on 514 Carnarvon St. at 7 p.m. Developer Krishnan Anand will

be there to solicit feedback for the proposed phase two development of BrickStone Walk at 848 Royal. Carolyn Armanini from the City of New Westminster’s development services is making

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our larger investigation.” Last month, police announced a former ICBC employee was under investigation for accessing the personal records of 13 people with ties to the Justice Institute who were victims of the attacks earlier in the year. The attacks occurred throughout Metro Vancouver. “We’re not going to speak to the (identity) of the occupants of the home except to say they have a very very loose af¿liation with the Justice Institute,” Thiessen said. Police have not ruled out organized crime, disgruntled employees or someone who simply had a negative interaction with the institute. Thiessen said no charges have been laid against the former ICBC employee or anyone else in the matter.

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Welcome Home! Pride of ownership evident in this 1928 West End 2 storey w/bsmt Family Home on quiet street.Great layout/floorplan w 2 beds on main,huge loft style master w/new ensuite & plenty of closet space on upper level. Huge renovated eat-in kitchen has gas stove, ample maple cabinets & sliders to private view deck.L/R has beautiful original oak floors w/inlay, W/B F/P with gas line access. Full guest bath on main floor. Bsmt is partially finished, good height, easy to suite with sep. entrance, plenty of windows. Complete with single garage, lane access, fully fenced yard. Extensive upgrades incl. electrical, plumbing, exterior paint, furnace, new fully fenced yard, flooring, blinds, light fixtures, too many to list. Walk to transit, skytrain, shopping, schools, churches. Shows a `10`.

Enjoy Lovely Southern views of the Fraser River from this bright and spacious 1 bedroom + Den( or very easy 2nd Bedroom) concrete Hi rise in central Quay location. An immaculate, very well kept unit with generous room sizes and open ﬂoor plan, great for entertaining. Large master has double closets, 4 piece bath and nook for computer. Large den could easily be 2nd bedroom, has beautiful views, sliders to covered deck. Kitchen has lots of storage space and opens to D/R boasting more views. Building amenities incl. indoor pool, hot tub, gym, 1 parking stall, 1 locker. Walk to the popular “Boardwalk”, Quay market, transit, new movie theatres, shops, skytrain.

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Big gain in home starts unlikely to repeat Steady 2012 predicted province’s target of April 2013. Buyers of more expensive after 17 per cent climb

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. homes priced above the HST In contrast, just 3,686 detached rebate threshold can avoid the houses were started last year Jeff Nagel seven per cent provincial tax down, 19 per cent from more than jnagel@blackpress.ca portion if they wait until the HST 4,500 in 2010. Housing starts jumped 17 per is repealed and B.C. returns to a Surrey’s single detached house cent last year in Metro Vancouver provincial sales tax along with the starts fell to 1,091 from more than as buyer interest improved and federal GST. 1,900 but the drop was more than builders responded by launching Simpson said that’s also offset by increased multi-family new projects. prompting some home owners to construction. The 17,867 new starts across delay major renovations. “Solid market trends and the region was about 2,600 higher “It’s still a concern,” he said of a more positive economic than 2010 and more than twice the HST, but added it no longer outlook compared to a year ago as many as in 2009, when the seems to be the ¿rst question have provided the impetus for construction industry swooned prospective buyers ask. developers to undertake larger amid the global ¿nancial projects,” Adamache said. crisis. Richmond and Surrey “The bounce back has both saw 1,000 more multiPeter Simpson been very dramatic,” family units started in 2011 People buying homes realize if they wait than the previous year. Greater Vancouver Home the savings in HST could conceivably be Builders’ Association Richmond saw the biggest offset by higher housing prices and higher president and CEO Peter growth surge, with starts interest rates down the road. Simpson said. up 86 per cent, followed by He expects 2012 to be a “People buying homes realize North Vancouver with a gain of “steady as she goes year” with out if they wait the savings in HST 81 per cent and Langley up 41 any huge spikes or drops. could conceivably be offset by per cent. Builders are still being higher housing prices and higher The most starts in the region cautious, he said, because they interest rates down the road.” were recorded in Surrey and have no control over whether Almost 80 per cent of the new Vancouver – both had just interest rates climb or if there’s units started last year were in over 3,800 starts – followed by more global economic turbulence. multi-family developments, up Richmond at 2,636, Burnaby at Another area of uncertainty from 70 per cent in 2010. 1,611 and Coquitlam at 1,442. remains the dismantling of the “Multi-family starts fueled Further east in the Fraser harmonized sales tax (HST), growth in new home construction Valley, Abbotsford saw a four per which Simpson said he wishes in 2011,” said Robyn Adamache, cent increase in starts to 537. would happen faster than the senior market analyst for the

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Opportunity for Public Comment On Proposed Increases in Transit Fares for 2013 TransLink seeks to raise all transit fares in 2013. For example: Current

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Raising some fares more than an average of 2% per year, as above, requires approval by the independent Regional Transportation Commissioner. TransLink’s service and financial plans assume revenue from such increases, plus funds from new sources to be identified, plus higher regional fuel taxes approved in 2011. In weighing his decision on fares, due March 27, 2012, the Commissioner is now probing TransLink’s cost-efficiency. The Commissioner invites your comments by February 15, 2012. For more information, visit www.translinkcommission.org. Here’s how to send comments or submissions: Email: comments@translinkcommission.org Facebook: TransLink Commission Canada Post: TransLink Commission, Box 1497, Comox BC, V9M 8A2.

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SPORTS

Palidwor joins Bellies

Former Burnaby Lakers head coach Sheldon Palidwor has joined the New Westminster Salmonbellies coaching staff for the 2012 Western Lacrosse Association season. He will serve as an assistant to head coach Ken Thomas. Palidwor played his minor lacrosse in New West and was a star on the Jr. â&#x20AC;&#x2122;Bellies, and was selected by the senior club in the Âżrst round of the 1993 WLA draft. He replaces Troy Poelzer, who has resigned his assistant coaching duties but will continue with the club in an offĂ&#x20AC;oor role. Palidwor has been an advisor to the coaching staff and team executive for the past two seasons. â&#x20AC;˘ The WLA will be a part of the new Lacrosse Radio Network which was ofÂżcially announced on Monday. The online network will feature shows, stories and game action from around the lacrosse world, including the National Lacrosse League, Major League Lacrosse and Canadian box lacrosse leagues. It can be found at BlogTalkRadio.com/LacrosseRadio and InLaxWeTrust.com.

New Westminster forward Mackenzie Larsen tries to escape the check of Burnaby Devils defender Vincent Iorio in the Ă&#x20AC;rst half of their PaciĂ&#x20AC;c Coast Field Lacrosse League match at the new turf Ă&#x20AC;eld in Queenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Park on Saturday. MARIO BARTEL NEWSLEADER

Clan women split I-5 road trip New Westminsterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Kia Van Laare scored 19 points but it wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t enough to prevent a 64-57 loss by the SFU Clan to the Saint Martinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Saints on Saturday in Lacey, WA. The setback left the Clan with a split of their two-game swing down the I-5. Thursday they defeated the Western Oregon Wolves 66-53 in Monmouth. Against the Saints, SFU fell behind early then exchanged the lead with Saint Martinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a number of times until Van Laare hit a threepointer to put the Clan up by two with 16:48 to play in the Âżrst half. They held that lead for just over seven minutes, when the Saints regained the advantage which they were able

to build to Âżve points at half time, 32-27. SFU was able to tie the score twice in the Âżrst four minutes of the second half, but that was as close as theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d get. Marelle Moehrle sank a pair of free throws with 14 minutes left in the half to put St. Martinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in front for good. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s always difÂżcult to win games on the road,â&#x20AC;? said SFU head coach Bruce Langford in a release. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You need to outwork your opponent and you need the breaks to go your way, which they didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t for us.â&#x20AC;? But they did in the Âżrst game of their road trip, as they led the Wolves right from the opening tip-off. Nayo Rainock-Ekunwe led

the Clan with 18 points and 13 rebounds. Krista Collins scored 12 points and Chelsea Reist had 10. The split leaves the Clan with eight wins and Âżve losses heading into a pair of home games against Alaskan opponents. SFU hosted Alaska Anchorage on Thursday, and Alaska Fairbanks visits the West Gym on Saturday.

Turnovers cost men The long bomb and an inability to hang onto the ball themselves sank the SFU Clan menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s basketball team, which suffered their third straight loss, 90-68 to the Saint Martinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

Saints on Saturday. The Saints connected on Âżve straight three-point attempts and converted 15 Clan turnovers to 25 points on the scoreboard to roll to victory. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We traded baskets with them too often and didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t make enough defensive stops,â&#x20AC;? said SFU guard John Bantock in a release. The Clan, who have yet to win a Great Northwest Athletic Conference game in Âżve starts, played the Alaska Anchorage Seawolves on Thursday and theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll face the Alaska Fairbanks Nanooks on Saturday. sports@burnabynewsleader.com

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Spoken INK: Burnaby Writers’ Society reading series. Open mic and featured writer. When: Tuesday, Jan. 17, open mic signup 7:30 p.m., featured reading 8 p.m. Where: La Fontana Caffe, 101-3701 East Hastings, Burnaby. Info: www. BurnabyWritersNews.blogspot.com or bwscafe@ gmail.com.

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New Westminster Historical Society: A miscellaneous look at local history through images and stories, including the New Westminster opera house, the Elks Club and Expo ‘86. Free and everyone welcome. When: Wednesday, Jan. 18, 7:30 p.m. Where: Auditorium, New Westminster Public Library, 716-6th Avenue, New Westminster.

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SFU Philosophers’ Cafe: Moderators Mano Daniel and Shula Gribov, who teach philosophy and humanities at Douglas College, lead a discussion on “the needs of strangers.” Everyone welcome, registration and experience not required. Free admission. When: Wednesday, Jan. 18, 7-9 p.m. Where: The Heritage Grill, 447 Columbia St., New Westminster. Info: 778-782-5215 or www. philosopherscafe.net.

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Write From the Heart: Vancouver’s Ruth Kozak has been teaching writing classes since 1994 including travel, novel, creative writing and memoirs. Cost: $5 drop-in fee. When: Mondays, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Where: Waves Coffee Shop, Back Room, 715 Columbia St. (at Begbie St.), New Westminster. Burnaby Historical Society: Guests speakers. Visitors welcome. When: Meets the second Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. Where: Carousel Building, Burnaby Village Museum, 6501 Deer lake Ave. Info: 604-2974565.

Mexican train dominoes: Weekly game for players 55 and over. When: Tuesdays, 1 to 3 p.m. Where: Willow room, Cameron Seniors’ Recreation Centre, 9523 Cameron St., Burnaby (behind Lougheed Town Centre). Info: 604-297-4453.

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New Westminster Secondary School Class of 1982 is organizing its 30th reunion for Saturday, May 12, 2012. Info: www.nwssclassof82.com.

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. Cost: $4 drop-in, first night free. When: every Tuesday, 7- 9:30 p.m. Where: Charles Rummel Centre, 3630 Lozells, Burnaby Info: 604-4369475.

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British Columbia Boys Choir: The British Columbia Boys Choir offers its successful SongWave 2012 Boys Singing Program in Burnaby for boys that love to sing ages 7-12 with unchanged voices. Boys are recommended to the SongWave Program by their music teacher. When: Runs for six weeks from Jan. 18 to Feb. 22 on Wednesdays from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Where: Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, Burnaby. Info: 1-888-909-8282 or www.bcboyschoir. org.

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Plus-Size Swimming: Join a small group of plus-size women who rent a Burnaby public pool on Saturday mornings to paddle around, swim lengths, float and relax in private. Info: Gertie, 604-737-7830 or Lynne,604-526-9488.

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COMMUNITY Journey Home Thrift: Burnabyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s newest thrift shop directs 100 per cent of profits to serving local refugee families who have fled persecution in their homeland. Operated almost entirely by volunteers as part of the Journey Home Community. When: open Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Where: 7337 Edmonds St., just off Kingsway in Burnaby. To volunteer: Kendra@ journeyhomecomunity.ca. Info: www.JourneyHomeCommunity. ca.

EDUCATION Thinking of learning something new? Simon Fraser University Continuing Studies offers a wide spectrum of noncredit programs ranging from business and executive courses to understanding the city and writing about your world. Call 778-782-5100 for a copy of the new seasonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s catalogue or visit www. sfu.ca/cstudies.

SUPPORT GROUPS Al-Anon is a support group for friends and relatives of those with a drinking problem. Come to weekly meetings held in Burnaby and New Westminster. Info: 604 688-1716.

Alzheimer support group meets third Tuesday of the month, 7 p.m. Where: New Westminster. Info: 604-298-0782.

Burnaby Prostate Cancer Support Awareness Group: Meetings are held the 1st Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. - 12 noon at the Burnaby General Hospital, 3935 Kincaid St., second Floor Education Room â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Aâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. At these meetings we try to create awareness, provide support and educate about Prostate Cancer. Info: Ian, 604421-8813 or ibbaxter@ telus.net.

Burnaby Seniors Outreach Services Society: BSOSS offers free confidential support and assistance to seniors experiencing difficulties facing loneliness, problems with accommodations, emotional difficulties, abuse and other life challenges. Trained peer counsellors are available to offer understanding and emotional support. Info: 604-291-2258.

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strategies. Fridays, 7:30 pm, at South Burnaby United Church (7591 Gray Ave.). Info: 604-9888844 or www.members.shaw.ca/ naranon

Services Outreach Society will offer a six-week caregiver education/information series led by gerontologist Katherine Willett, who will focus on self-care for unpaid health providers. Info or to register: 604-291-2258.

Parent Support Services Society of BC offers respectful support and parenting tools for parents of children 0-12, no matter what their situation. Facilitated groups include Parent Support Circles in English, Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, Filipino and for stepfamilies. Circles are free, child minding and transportation subsidies are provided. Info, 604-669-1616 or visit www. parentsupportbc.ca.

A faith-based mood disorders support group for people with depression, anxiety and bipolar disorders meets at Brentwood Park Alliance Church, 1410 Delta Ave. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Living Roomâ&#x20AC;? meetings run the second and fourth Fridays of each month from noon to 2 p.m. A light lunch will be provided. Info: Marja at 604-291-6254.

Codependents Anonymous, Freedom Group is a 12-step program for men and women who want healthier, more functional relationships with themselves and others. Meetings are Fridays at 7:30 p.m at Royal Columbian Hospital, Sherbrooke Centre (260 Sherbrooke St.), New Westminster. Info: Sue at 604-580-8889 or the CoDA information line at 604-5155585.

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Living Roomâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; is a faith-based MDA support group for people with mood disorders, their families & friends. Meets first & third Tuesdays, 8765 Government St., New West. Info, Mark at 604939-9346 or Graeme 604-4441228.

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Sarad Renyard, a volunteer, gets Ă&#x20AC;rst hand experience of the futility of a stream of water against a raging Christmas tree Ă&#x20AC;re at a safety demonstation during the New Westminster Fire Departmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual tree chipping event at the Canada Games Pool on Saturday.

BCSS Care and Share Family Support Night: This group helps friends and family members of people who are living with a serious mental illness cope with the challenges of being a caregiver. Meetings are at Burnaby General Hospital (3935 Kincaid Street). Info: Dave at 604-523-1072. Dementia Helpline - Experiencing memory difficulties? Having trouble making decisions? Diagnosed or in the process of being diagnosed with Mild Cognitive Impairment or one of the

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Parkinsons support group meets the first Tuesday of the month, 1-3 p.m. Where: Century House, 620 Eighth Street, New Westminster. Info: 604-519-1066.

different forms of dementia? You are not alone. Consider attending an Early Stage Alzheimer Support Group to learn about living with dementia. The group meets the first and third Thursday of each month in Burnaby. Info, the Dementia Helpline at 604-2980780 or 604-298-0711.

Single Again by choice or circumstance? The transition from a couple to a single is one of lifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most challenging transitions. Men and women welcome who wish to gain information and confidence. Info: 604-521-6200.

Nar-Anon: Families and friends of people with drug addiction problems are welcome to attend meetings which offer 12-Step Programs of understanding, friendship and coping

Social Anxiety and Shyness Support Group for those who fear public speaking and social interaction meets Mondays 7 to 9 p.m. at BCIT. Info, www.vcn.bc.ca/ speakers/ or speakers@vcn.bc.ca.

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Req’d F/T, Hours: 5pm-1am. Competitive starting salary Must have own transp, fast & accurate data entry, 50 wpm or better, aptitude for math & good comm skills, both written & verbal are a must. Drop off resume in person to: Ken Yee at Vitran Express, 10077 Grace Road, Surrey, BC, (2nd flr), btwn 5-6pm, Mon-Fri. No phone calls, please.

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HIGHWAY TRUCK LOW BED DRIVER

for Dorman Timber Location Harrison Mills, must have a minimum of five years low bedding exp. Hauling various types of logging equipment in the Fraser Valley.

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.

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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 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

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ALBERTA earthmoving company requires a Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic. You will work in a modern shop and also have mechanics truck for field work. The job is at Edson, Alberta. We require that you have experience on Cat crawlers and or Deere excavators. Call Lloyd at (780)723-5051.

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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!

Advertising Sales Consultant 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

SALES

SALES ASSOCIATES

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

NEW MONTESSORI DAYCARENOW OPEN. CALL 604.522.1586, edithsmontessori.com

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DRIVER. COMPANY EXPANDING. Looking for Class 1 driver who can cross border and go into ports, preferably with 1 year flat deck exp. Serious replies only. Fax resume & abstract to 604-853-4179.

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

Call Christy 604-436-2472 for available routes email Email circulation@burnaby newsleader.com

For boutique located in Surrey. Excellent wages. Full time and Part time positions available. Knowledge of Punjabi / Hindi an asset. Call 604-323-3636 or apply in person at: Unit 104 - 8312 - 128 St.

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YELLOW PAGES PHONE BOOKS Mature persons with car or truck to deliver Yellow Pages™ Telephone Directories in the Vancouver area.

Call 1-800-661-1910 or 604-421-9171

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Competitive Wages & Beneﬁts After 3 mos. Please fax 604-796-0314 or e-mail: mikayla.tamihilog@shaw.ca

M I L LW R I G H T / M E C H A N I C REQUIRED – Full time position. Vancouver Island Chip Plant. Welding experience an asset. Union wage, full benefit package. Please contact joanne.stone @dctchambers.com

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ELECTRICAL

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WAREHOUSE

WAREHOUSE PERSON Distributor of educational products, located in Surrey requires a full time shipper/receiver. Training available. Starting wage $12/hr. Fax resume to 604-576-2777 or email: nairn.m@telus.net

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EDUCATION/TUTORING

Mon.- Fri. 8 am - 4 pm .

COMPUTER NETWORKING course to become NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR - individual and small-group - hands-on CISCO training - 6-months after-course support - register: www.router-online.com

Call our New West Campus:

604-520-3900

Friday, January 13, 2012 NewsLeader A27 HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 281

GARDENING

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 288

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

HOME REPAIRS

338

604-575-5555 Toll-Free 1-866-575-5777

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

283A

HANDYPERSONS

Re-roofing, Repair & New Roof Specialists. Work Guar. WCB.10% Senior’s. Disc. Jag 778-892-1530 BESTCO ROOFING LTD. Res., Comm. Tar, gravel, torch-on, Sheet Metal, Duroids. Fully Ins. WCB Cov. BBB. All kinds of roofing. New & reroofing. Gill 604-727-4806 or Charlie 604-773-3522

MOVING & STORAGE

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

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

AFFORDABLE MOVING

287

356

Local & Long Distance

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

$45/Hr

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

HOME IMPROVEMENTS Carpentry, painting, drywall, tiles Quality work - reasonable price Martin 604-521-8715

RUBBISH REMOVAL

bradsjunkremoval.com

Haul Anything... But Dead Bodies!!

604-537-4140

604.

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

220.JUNK(5865)

RECYCLE-IT! Top Written

Quality Painting. Guarantee. Free

JUNK REMOVAL Recycled Earth Friendly • Electronics • Appliances • Old Furniture • Construction • Yard Waste • Concrete • Drywall • Junk • Rubbish • Mattresses

Swiss Mountain pups, short-hair, family raised, gentle, vet chck, dewormed. Ready. 604-795-7662

604.587.5865

www.recycleitcanada.ca Running this ad for 7yrs

372

SUNDECKS

PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $269, 2 coats any colour

WE’RE ON THE WEB www.bcclassified.com

130

HELP WANTED

(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

130

HELP WANTED

Advertising Sales Representative

509

AUCTIONS STORAGE AUCTION

Annacis Lock-Up Storage Depot 555 Derwent Way, Delta, BC 604-527-0388 A sale will take place at the storage facility on Wednesday, January 18th 2012. Viewing will be 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Sealed bids will be opened at 1:30 p.m. Bids are for the entire contents of each locker.

533

FERTILIZERS

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

548

FURNITURE

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

374

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 $

Black Press has over 170 community newspapers across Canada and the United States and for the proven candidate the opportunities are endless. Please submit your resume with a cover letter by 5:00 pm Friday, January 27, 2012 to: Carly Ferguson, Advertising & Creative Services Manager Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows News 22328 - 119th Avenue Maple Ridge, BC V2X 2Z3 or by email: admanager@mapleridgenews.com

PETS

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THE NEWS

845

TRANSPORTATION 810

Loan. Apply Now, 1.877.680.1231

Call 604- 521-3448

551

GARAGE SALES

BRIDGEVIEW FLEA MARKET Every Sunday, Year Round, 80 Vendors 7am-3pm, 11475-126a St. Sry. Info./Book Table 604-625-3208

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

ADELAIDE APT

1-800-910-6402

1 & 2 Bdrm quiet bldg near Safeway, dishwasher, storage, heat included.

www.PreApproval.cc

WE’RE ON THE WEB www.bcclassified.com

BLUE MOUNTAIN APT 1 & 2 Bdrm close to trans & shop with dishwasher, fireplace, heat included.

Welcome Home !

818

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. Vacant Brookside Rlty Dave 604-240-3523

HOMES WANTED

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

636

2002 BUICK LESABRE Limited Edition, 115K, grey leather int, fully loaded, new front brakes, 6/cyl, 4/door. $5900. Call 604-807-3996.

1 Bedrooms available near Lougheed Mall and transit. Rent includes heat & hot water. Sorry No Pets. Refs required.

Call (604) 931-2670 2003 Cadillac CTS. Black on black, leather, sunroof. Must see! $10,500, Mint. Phone 604 809 6235 New West. Crown Manor 430 – 9th Street. 1 bdrm apart, on site ldry, 1 parking spot. Close to shops, all amens, great loc. Heat & hot water incl. $760/m. 604-451-6676 NEW WESTMINSTER

DORIC MANOR

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS 2009 HONDA FIT- 4 dr hatch back, 50K, Auto p/w. p/s, red. Auto Start. $9700: (604)836-5931 2010 HONDA CRV 37,000 KMS, auto, 4 x 4, gray. Loaded. $19,800: (604)836-5931

236 - 8th St.

838

Bachelor, 1, 2 & 3 bdrm suites for rent. Includes heat / hot water and cable. Close to Massey Theatre, Douglas College, Royal City Mall.

RECREATIONAL/SALE 2011 EAGLE CAP 950

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

PORT COQUITLAM

CEDARWAY APT Bright & Clean 1 & 2 Bdrms

2011 SALEM T23FD

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

Call 604-837-4589 www.aptrentals.net

HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS

477

PETS

BERNESE Mountain Dog Puppies. Available February 1. Vet checked with first shots. Reserve yours now. $1,200. Langley area. 778-2415504. BLOOD HOUND PUPS, CKC reg’d health chk, 2nd vac, micro chipped, 4 fem’s. Liver & Tan. Ready to go. $500. Call 604-574-5788. Cairn Terriers: shots/dewormed. Ready to go to good homes. over 20 yrs of referrals. 604-807-5204 or 604-592-5442 CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866 GERMAN SHEPHERD Pups & young adults. Quality German & Czech bloodlines. 604-856-8161.

Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

BURNABY

Super Clean ONE Bedrooms

736

AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY Secure parking available. For viewing call:

ABBOTSFORD, East.New high end executive 4 bdrm. 3 bath - 3200 sq. ft. Web details. Call 604-864-9534

Call 604- 522-5230

LABS YELLOW P/B pups, born Dec 14th. Dewormed, 1st shots, $750. 604-888-4662, (Langley) 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

BURNABY. Bright, spacious renov 1 bdrm apt. Quiet, adult oriented bldg. Close to Brentwood SkyTrain. N/S. N/P. Heat & h/w included. $875/mo. Avail now. 604-841-6984 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 ROTTWEILER Pups, Reg CKC, Champ lines/health guaranteed. $1600. (778)240-6472, bramasolerottweilers@yahoo.com

709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

604-525-2661 COQUITLAM, Plateau Blvd 2 bdrm on 4th flr, 960sf, gas f/p, inste ldry 2 u/g prkg $1330mo. 604-360-6783

Awning, pass-through storage, A/C, DSI water heater, exterior shower AM/FM/DVD. $14,483 (Stk.30371) www.fraserwayrv.com 1-800-806-1976 DL #30644

GREENHOUSE FOR LEASE for flowering & bedding plants. Retail and wholesale. Fully computerized and automated system. 2.5 acres incl. greenhouse. Approx. 43,000 covered area. 1.5 acres set up for outside use. City water. High traffic area. 5498 Gladwin Rd., Abbts. Call 604-807-3910 for more info.

Quiet & well maintained bldg. Includes heat & hot water. On site manager. Cat okay.

845

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

SUITES, LOWER

Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal FREE TOWING 7 days/wk. We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022

604.465.3122

In this proceeding, the Plaintiff claim(s) the following relief against you for damages resulting from a motor vehicle accident which occurred on October 13, 2008 at or near the intersection of Cariboo Road and Storemont Avenue, in the City of Burnaby, the Province of British Columbia. You must file a responding pleading/response to petition within the period required under the Supreme Court Civil Rules failing which further proceedings, including judgment, may be taken against you without notice to you. You may obtain, from the Vancouver Registry, at 800 Smithe Street, Vancouver, BC, a copy of the Notice of Civil Claim and the order providing for service by this advertisement. This advertisement is placed by the Plaintiff whose address for service is Suite 1103 - 475 Howe Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6C 2B3. Phone 604-6819344, Fax 604-682-3844 and email mak@kazlaw.ca

BETWEEN: AMINMOHAMED DHANJI PLAINTIFF AND: SARBJIT BAINS and KEVIN MCCAULEY DEFENDANTS To: the Defendant Kevin McCauley TAKE NOTICE THAT on the 12 of October/2011 an order was made for service on you of a Notice of Civil Claim issued from the Vancouver Registry of the Supreme Court of British Columbia in proceeding number M105000 by way of this advertisement. In this proceeding, the Plaintiff claim(s) the following relief against you for damages resulting from a motor vehicle accident which occurred on October 13, 2008 at or near the intersection of Cariboo Road and Storemont Avenue, in the City of Burnaby, the Province of British Columbia.

You may obtain, from the Vancouver Registry, at 800 Smithe Street, Vancouver, BC, a copy of the Notice of Civil Claim and the order providing for service by this advertisement. This advertisement is placed by the Plaintiff whose address for service is Suite 1103 - 475 Howe Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6C 2B3. Phone 604-6819344, Fax 604-682-3844 and email mak@kazlaw.ca

COQUITLAM West 1 bdrm bsmt sparking clean & bright sunken l/rm. sep d/rm. Onsite owners. Priv ent. prkg, hydro incl. Lndry. N/s n/p. Avail Feb 1. $725. 604-937-5177.

MAPLE RIDGE WEST

TAKE NOTICE THAT on the 12th October/2011 an order was made for service on you of a Notice of Civil Claim issued from the Vancouver Registry of the Supreme Court of British Columbia in proceeding number M105000 by way of this advertisement.

The Scrapper

COQUITLAM 1 bdrm gr/lvl, quiet, priv ent, w/d, new paint, fenced yard. $650 incl utils. 604-941-4166

Large newer ground level 2 Bdrm, New appl’s, insuite W/D, Large modern layout, Patio, alarm, N/S, N/P Immed $1000 incl’s heat, elec, H/W/cable, net

To: the Defendant Sarbjit Bains

You must file a responding pleading/ response to petition within the period required under the Supreme Court Civil Rules failing which further proceedings, including judgment, may be taken against you without notice to you.

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

BETWEEN: AMINMOHAMED DHANJI PLAINTIFF AND: SARBJIT BAINS and KEVIN MCCAULEY DEFENDANTS

No. M105000 VANCOUVER REGISTRY IN THE SUPREME COURT OF BRITISH COLUMBIA

Phone: 604-522-9153

MORTGAGES

Mortgage Help! Beat bank rates for purchases and refinances, immediate debt consolidation, foreclosure relief, and equity loans. Free, fast, friendly, private consultations. Call 1-888-685-6181 www.mountaincitymortgage.ca

CARS - DOMESTIC

2001 BUICK LESABRE LTD. All options, heated seats, lumbar, 139K, $5900/obo. 778-565-4334.

REAL ESTATE 609

TRUCKS & VANS

No. M105000 VANCOUVER REGISTRY IN THE SUPREME COURT OF BRITISH COLUMBIA

COQUITLAM

851

2001 Ford Ranger XLT 4X4 175,000k, needs some work$2400 604-830-7797 or 604-467-7598

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....

Call for showing 604-931-4014 www.aptrentals.net

847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES

AUTO FINANCING

Need A Vehicle! Guaranteed Auto www.UapplyUdrive.ca

• Twins • Fulls • Queens • Kings 100’s in stock! www.Direct Liquidation.ca (604)294-2331

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL #1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME 604.683.2200

2004 JEEP GRAND Cherokee Ltd. 4x4, auto, red, 125K, $8300 firm. Call 604-538-9257

www.dannyevans.ca

Thank you to all who apply, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Serving Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows since 1978

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

Call 604-421-1235

MATTRESSES staring at $99

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We offer a great working environment with a competitive base salary and commission plan along with a strong beneﬁt package.

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TRANSPORTATION

BURNABY

627

The award-winning Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows News has an immediate opening for a full time Advertising Sales Representative. The successful candidate will be required to meet sales targets by deepening relationships with existing clients and developing new business with an aggressive face-to-face cold calling mandate. The ability to work independently in an extremely fast paced environment while adhering to deadlines is a must. Candidates considered for the position will be results oriented, strong communicators, and be willing to learn and adapt in an ever changing business environment. A vehicle and a valid driver’s license is required.

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.

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

On Time, As Promised, Service Guaranteed!

A-TECH Services 604-230-3539

APARTMENT/CONDO

MAPLE PLACE TOWERS

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329 PAINTING & DECORATING A-1 PAINTING CO. 604.723.8434 Floors & Finishing. Insured, WCB, Est. 20 Years Exp.

706

RENTALS

www.aptrentals.net

AT NORTHWEST ROOFING

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

A Semi Retired Tradesman. Small fix-it or build it jobs-Burnaby/New West. Richard, 604-377-2480

RENTALS

BURNABY

www.bcclassified.com

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GUTTER Cleaning Service, Repairs Free Est, 20 yrs exp, Rain or shine. 7 days/week. Simon 604-230-0627

PETS

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283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

477

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320

PLUMBING

PETS

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

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