Fri_Mar_2_NWNewsLeader by New Westminster NewsLeader

RESIDENTS MAY HAVE SAY IN MAY DAY

page

LARCO’S CLOSE, BUT NOT QUITE READY

page

KEEPING AN EYE ON TEACHERS

page

ECSTASY: Dueling with death page

In the past year, 18 people have died in B.C. after taking ecstasy. Police and medical ofÀcials say there is no safe dosage of this street drug

FRIDAY

MARCH 2 2012 www.newwestnewsleader.com

A2 NewsLeader Friday, March 2, 2012 ECSTASY: DUELING WITH DEATH

From the underground to the mainstream 20 ____ 200

20 ____ 100

20 ____ 70

20 ____ 50

OPEN

Kelsey KLASSEN

1 2 3

(604)525-1411 4

20 ____ 40

N EW W E ST M I N ST E R

20 ____ 30

O P T O M E T RY C L I N I C

20 ____ 25

2 0 1 - 8 8 1 0T H ST R E ET

20 ____ 20

COLUMBIA SQUARE

dangers of hard drug use. Intimate house parties and Despite efforts by authorities weeknight concerts are the new over recent years to protect the backdrop to popping pills, and public from ecstasy pushers, the as the scene dilutes, the dangers scene has quietly edged sideways mount. and carried on. In a 2009 report on the illicit Scouring a teen’s room for drug situation, the RCMP baby paci¿ers, stuffed animals acknowledged that by 2005 and glowing gloves will no longer Canada was one of the primary yield the classic hallmarks of an source countries for the world’s E user. supply of ecstasy and that If you knew that those MDMA continued to be the most accessories are commonly sought after and widely available associated with raves, and you KELSEY KLASSEN/BLACK PRESS controlled synthetic drug. already knew that a rave is a late- Ecstasy gained popularity as a sensory-enhancing drug used at An amendment to the Controlled night dance party set to electronic raves, or large dance parties. It is now used as a recreational drug Drugs and Substances Act in in lower-key settings music, then you might also know 2011 made it illegal to possess the that ecstasy is the reason the sensory toys The rave scene reached Canada around precursor chemicals. are popular. 1991. Historically, the risks associated with The potential consequence was that Not the only reason – there are ravers using ecstasy, or MDMA, were due to the traditional components of ecstasy became who don’t use drugs – but a large part of hot, prolonged environment of the dance hard to come by in B.C., and a less the desire to neon, glow-stick, and costume Àoors. Hours of physical activity combined expensive but lethal compound, PMMA, yourself to dance for long hours is fuelled with a lack of water was a recipe for was introduced. by euphoria-inducing pills. overheating, seizures and organ failure. PMMA, also an amphetamine, is ¿ve The context has moved, however, out People died, yet the party continued times more toxic than MDMA. It is now of sweaty warehouse dance parties and because ecstasy lacked the bad, back-alley often used to make a drug similar in 30-somethings’ feel-good weekends, into reputation of crack or heroin. The brightly appearance, and sold as, ecstasy. the back seats of N-adorned cars and coloured pills, stamped with cartoon faces teenage get-togethers. or cute logos, seem far removed from the Please see 16 ECSTASY-RELATED DEATHS, A3

Black Press

5 6 7 8

QUEEN’S PARK MASTER PLAN

CITYPAGE CENTURY HOUSE ANNUAL THRIFT SALE Saturday, March 31, 2012 from 10:30 am to 2:00 pm at Century House, 620 Eighth St. Bargains Galore! FREE admission! “Recycled” treasures include: • clothing • small appliances • jewelry • kitchenware • knick-knacks • books • records • plants Don’t miss this opportunity to pick up odds and ends at a great price. Donations accepted March 25 to March 30 at Century House.

GEN SILENT March 29, 2012 at Century House, 620 Eighth St. Two screening times: 1:00 pm or 6:30 pm This is a free event. Join us to view, a critically acclaimed award-winning documentary that follows the personal journeys of six Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgendered (LGBT) seniors. The film asks questions about the quality of healthcare for LGBT seniors and portrays their resilience and resourcefulness in facing these challenges. Through these stories we are offered new hope as each person meets with caring people committed to changing LGBT aging for the better. Panel discussion to follow - refreshments provided. Please RSVP (to assist with event planning) to the Century House office at 604-519-1066.

Tell us what your ideas and priorities are for the future of Queen’s Park. Queen’s Park Ideas Event Saturday, March 10, 2012 • 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Queen’s Park Arena Lobby (and remote locations around the park) Bring your park stories, photos and enter to win prizes. For more information, please visit the project website at www.newwestpcr.ca

DOGS IN THE CITY Send us a picture of your dog and have a chance to see your furry friend displayed on one of the City’s new electrical boxes! Photo requirements: - a clear close-up of your beloved pooch’s head in jpg format - at least 1MB in size All photos should be emailed to acirillo@newwestcity.ca by March 14 and should include your contact information and the name of your dog.

CRIME FREE MULTI-HOUSING PHASE 1 TRAINING WORKSHOP Hosted by the New Westminster Police Thursday, March 8, 2012 from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Justice Institute of BC, 715 McBride Blvd, New Westminster Cost: $75 - Pre-Registration required by March 2, 2012 The one-day workshop is designed to help owners and managers of residential properties keep nuisance and illegal activity off rental properties. Topics include: • crime prevention concepts, • signs of drug and other illegal activity, • applicant screening, • Residential Tenancy Act, and • working together with police The workshop is the first step towards full certification in the Crime Free program. For more information or to register for the workshop, contact BC Crime Prevention Association at 604-501-9222 or visit www.bccpa.org.

511 Royal Avenue, New Westminster, B.C. V3L 1H9 | Ph. 604.521.3711 | Fx. 604.521.3895 | www.newwestcity.ca

Friday, March 2, 2012 NewsLeader A3 OPINION page 6 | LETTERS page 7 | SPORTS page 11

16 ecstasy related deaths in B.C in 2011 ୅ continued

‘If I don’t stop this, I’m going to die’ Myles began using ecstasy at 15. Two years later, with his life spiralling out of control, he decided to get clean

from PAGE A2

Eight deaths in Calgary and ¿ve in B.C. since July 2011 have now been con¿rmed as caused by PMMA. B.C. saw 16 ecstasy-related deaths in 2011 and two more so far in 2012. The fatalities range from age 14 to 37. Depression, cracked teeth (from jaw-clenching), dehydration and high body temperatures don’t sound quite as scary as brain and organ damage and death, so those warnings need to be repeated. Ecstasy is anecdotally expected to be reliable. The curious are told by friends to simply anticipate a great night of “rolling,” possibly augmented by additional pharmaceuticals. Dr. Mark Yarema, medical director of the Poison and Drug Information Service, stresses that should the pills contain PMMA, the blissful effects are slower to kick in and it becomes tempting to take more, resulting in over-heating and seizures. Due to various innovations in the drug-cooking world, “pingers” can be laced with highly toxic substances which are impossible to detect before ingesting. With your ecstasy purchase, if it is actually ecstasy, it’s likely you’re getting crystal meth, cocaine, OxyContin, ketamine, GHB (a date-rape drug), and other wild-card ingredients the chemist was inspired to throw in. MDMA is not safe either, having been found in all 18 B.C. fatalities. While the authorities go after the people who produce the drugs, it only takes a two-letter word to stop their use – No.

17. Dealing was a way to ¿nance his own addiction. He would often unload $5,000 worth of drugs in a day and a half, and would pocket 20 per cent – the kind of money he could never make at a “normal” job. He never thought about the harm he was doing. “A lot of it became ego. Kids would be scared of me, and it would make me feel important, but it all started to come apart. I was just a dealer.” He began using more product than he was selling. He went to a detox centre six or seven times, but never followed through with treatment until he turned 18. “I owed a lot of money. It just kind of hit me: I’m just a loser. Who’s ever going to want to be around me? I’m going to die.”

Vikki HOPES newsroom@newwestnewsleader.com

ive or six men drove Myles Murphy out of town and, in the middle of nowhere, beat him and said they would kill him if he didn’t pay them $5,000 by a certain date. He had been using some of the drugs he was supposed to be selling and they didn’t like that he was ripping them off, so they added a “dummy tax” to what he owed. On another occasion – the ¿rst day that Myles had turned to selling hard drugs – two men stuck a gun in his face, threatened to kill him, and then stole his supply. Addictions to OxyContin, cocaine and heroin helped him forget about his problems. Now clean since Dec. 6, 2010, Myles, 19, ECSTASY EFFECTS AND TERMS is speaking out about his past to encourage Ecstasy is a slang for MDMA, others to change their lives. which is criminalized in most “No matter how much you think there’s no countries. one to turn to, there’s always someone to ask How is it used: Most who for help,” said the New West resident. He said abuse ecstasy take a pill, tablet or his path of crime and addiction began with capsule. These can be different ecstasy. He was only about 15 the ¿rst time he colours, and usually have logos or tried it. “It made me feel good and it took me into a Myles Murphy has been clean since December 2010 and has begun images stamped on them. Ecstasy is sharing his story as a way to help others get back on track. readily available, $5 to $10 per tablet comfort zone where I could make friends with Effects: MDMA acts on the brain chemical people I wouldn’t normally talk to.” It wasn’t long before he was using again. It became a social thing, something he and his Ecstasy was cheap and he didn’t want to feel left seratonin, and initially creates feelings of euphoria, energy, con¿dence, increased senses group of friends would do every weekend, along out around his friends. of touch, taste and smell. For most, a “hit” lasts with smoking pot and drinking. They never He began selling it, along with pot, often for two to six hours. MDMA can also cause thought about the potential risks, but those got lying to buyers about its potency. He would muscle tension, nausea, blurred vision, and his attention one morning after taking ecstasy tell them it was “triple pressed,” meaning increased heart rate and blood pressure. Forceful the night before. it contained the strongest dose of MDMA, clenching of the teeth can occur. Bulging eyes He was shaking, his arms and hands were although he had no idea what ingredients the are also a common side effect. The effects of numb, and his body was alternating between product actually contained. MDMA – including feelings of sadness, anxiety, being hot and cold. He didn’t want to tell his The ecstasy he sold was often labelled depression, and memory dif¿culties – can mom so he talked to her friends that were over with cartoonish pictures – such as buddhas or last for several days to a week (or longer in visiting, and they drove him to the hospital. characters from The Simpsons animated TV people who use MDMA regularly). MDMA Myles had been diagnosed with an irregular show – or made into shapes, including the interferes with the body’s ability to regulate heartbeat at the age of 14, and doctors warned characters from The Transformers. its temperature, thus it can cause dangerous him that using ecstasy could kill him. Myles would sell pot and ecstasy to kids as overheating, called hyperthermia. This can lead “It did scare me ... I remember crying to my young as 14. to serious heart and kidney problems, and, in mom’s friend that if I don’t stop this, I’m going He turned to using and selling harder drugs some cases, death. to die.” after trying cocaine at a party when he was

STOP! LOOK!

SAVE UP TO

60% OFF Sears Original Prices EVERYDAY at the Outlet

AND SAVE THIS WEEK!

FURNITURE BLOWOUT!

ALL SOFAS, LOVESEATS, CHAIRS & WOODEN FURNITURE

SAVE 70% OFF SEARS ORIGINAL PRICES Discount taken at till SOME ITEMS MAY BE RECONDITIONED or REFURBISHED

THIS WEEK!! Use your Sears FinancialTM Credit Card and SAVE AN ADDITIONAL

10% OFF your Outlet purchase

ALL MAJOR APPLIANCES OVER 300 ITEMS IN STOCK AND READY TO GO

SAVE 40% OFF SEARS ORIGINAL PRICES Discount taken at till SOME ITEMS MAY BE RECONDITIONED or REFURBISHED

OFFERS IN EFFECT THURSDAY, MARCH 1 TO WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7, 2012 Unless otherwise stated, while quantities last. Sale priced merchandise may not be exactly as illustrated.

OUTLET STOR E

9850 Austin Road, Burnaby

604-421-0757

LOUGHEED TOWN CENTRE IN AUST

ROA

NORTH ROAD

Infocus

X LOUGHEED SKYTRAIN STATION

LOU

GHE

ED H

STORE HOURS: Mon to Tues 9:30am to 7pm • Wed to Fri 9:30am to 9pm • Sat 9am to 6pm • Sun 11am-6pm

A4 NewsLeader Friday, March 2, 2012

Trustee wants May Day changes put to residents C O M M U N I T Y SO C I A L S E R V I C E S AWA R E N E S S

Supportive services. Caring communities.

MARCH IS COMMUNITY SOCIAL SERVICES AWARENESS MONTH. EVERY DAY, Community Social Service workers across B.C. help people deal with life’s challenges.

program closures, growing wait lists and chronic underfunding. Agencies are ﬁnding it harder to maintain a They make our communities stronger. stable, professional workforce – the key to quality support and continuity But over the last ten years, the sector of care. has suffered from cuts to services,

Find out more at www.communitysocialservicesmatter.ca

Concerns need to be identiÀed and resolved says Graham

all concerns through open discussion forums,” she said in her notice to the board. She said the lack of consultation on Grant Granger the May Day issues was troubling. ggranger@newwestnewsleader.com “May Day is not solely a school It’s time for the board of district event, but is carried out in education to talk to residents about partnership with the city. Because the traditional annual May Day May Day related decisions have an celebration, says school trustee Lisa impact on the public at large, these are Graham. decisions that ought to require input Recently, District Parent Advisory from the whole of the community. To Council president Wendy improve on the civic event that Harris, who sits on the May Day is more than 140 years old, a committee run by the district, process needs to be initiated to expressed concern about a investigate and address all May proposal to drop Grade 6 and 7 Day related concerns,” said students from the ceremony at Graham. Queen’s Park Stadium during She said canceling the event GRAHAM the Hyack Festival because too is something she wouldn’t many were playing hooky. consider. Graham said it is important to make It’s a valuable way to help teach the celebration relevant for the bored children about New Westminster’s students who stay away. A motion history. She just wants the concerns she put before the board Tuesday identi¿ed and resolved. She also to implement a public consultation recognized there is some feeling in the process was tabled for discussion at its community that doesn’t approve of next meeting April 3. the ceremony and is willing to listen “As a school trustee who is very to them. pro-May Day, I am not adverse to “You can’t dismiss issues, whether changes that enhance the functionality they’re pro or against, you have to and participation rate of the event, look at everything,” said Graham on but I am opposed to decisions that Wednesday. “I have no idea what the diminish the event. I would like to outcome will be, I just hope it will be believe that there is a way to remedy a positive one for May Day.”

Engage communities.

Train locally. Build careers, right here at home.

We’re matching skills to jobs by bringing together schools, industry, labour and small business in BC communities. And that helps keep families close to home. To learn more about the BC Jobs Plan, or to share your ideas, visit BCJobsPlan.ca

Friday, March 2, 2012 NewsLeader A5

‘Gastown-type potential’ in Downtown: Fung Trapp Block developer says New West has similar vibe

Fung, who spoke about the differences and similarities in a talk to Next New West Thursday evening. “It’s a very exciting time in the evolution of New Westminster.” He said Gastown is as strong as it has ever been in the last 30 years. It was revitalized in the 1970s, but mostly as a tourist area. Since then, however, it has

the history and the architecture of that place, and looking at incorporating it into the area.” Fung said marketing of the Grant Granger Trapp and Holbrook buildings, ggranger@newwestnewsleader.com which Salient purchased in The revitalization of 2005, will begin this spring. The Downtown New Westminster economic downturn and structural has the potential to be as vibrant issues with the buildings delayed as Vancouver’s Gastown has the projects. Salient eventually become. determined unstable ground That’s the opinion of means only the facades developer Robert Fung, of the buildings will be president and founder of retained. The new buildings, Robert Fung, Salient Group the Salient Group. His which Fung said will house It’s already gone through a resurgence. It’s company specializes 196 units ranging from 500 not like we’re going to be leading that. in rejuvenating historic to 1,200 square feet, will be buildings for residences, or become sustainable because it has constructed in a historic style. constructing them in a style also incorporated residential and “There’s a tremendous amount be¿tting the historical architecture commercial into the area. Fung of focus on Columbia Street of the area. Salient’s of¿ces are sees something similar happening to make sure the character in Gastown where many of its to Downtown New Westminster and texture of the street are projects are, but the company is where density is being increased maintained, and the historic venturing into New Westminster and projects such as the new civic components of the building with a project to rebuild the Trapp centre and Westminster Pier Park are maintained. In the time and Holbrook blocks in the 600are being built. that has passed [since 2005] block of Columbia Street. The “A lot of older cities have New Westminster has done a Trapp Block was built in 1899 but historic downtowns and in almost tremendous job on focusing on has been vacant since the Army every single case the city grows the Downtown. It’s already gone and Navy moved down the street away from the downtown,” said through a resurgence. It’s not like in 1977. Fung. “The money leaves that we’re going to be leading that.” “Some of the experiences in area, and then at some point the Fung hopes construction will Gastown and New Westminster city realizes it needs to grow begin in late summer or fall with are directly analogous,” said back into it, and people look at occupancy by 2014.

CHOICEquotes

“My parents know my teachers and are a part of what goes on at school. I have support and the teachers have my back.” “The kids I go to school with are amazing people, one day we will make the world a better place.” “We often get to learn math using art, French using drama, and so many other cool ways to learn!”

“I matter.” What parent doesn’t want to hear these things from their kids?

Limited space available, so call today for a personal tour. 604 524-2211 | www.urbanacademy.ca 101 Third Street, New Westminster

Pe r s o n a l R e a l E s t a t e Co r p o r a t i o n

& 604-526-2888

gerry@gerardmajor.com matt@gerardmajor.com

RE/MAX Advantage Realty 102-321 6th Street New Westminster NEW LIST ING

West End · 1943 London St · $669,900

West End · 1717 6th Ave · $629,900

Uptown · #616-1310 Cariboo St · $219,900

West End · 1810 London St · $799,900

West End character home, move-in ready. Functional layout w/ 4 bdrms above ground & 1 bdrm suite below. Main floor features 2 bdrms, large living areas & stunning gourmet kitchen w/ 5 burner gas range, granite counter tops, plenty of storage & large island. Gleaming original fir floors on main floor & above. 2 large bdrms upstairs w/ a recently renovated bathroom. Great family neighbourhood, close to shops, walk to schools & Skytrain.

Great 3 bedroom, 2 full bathroom character home on large West End lot. Huge updated kitchen and dining area. Oak ﬂoors on main, ﬁr upstairs. 3 good sized bedrooms upstairs plus 12X5 solarium with southern view. Newer roof and windows, furnace and HW tank. Basement offers large rec room, workshop area and tons of storage. Kitchen & dining room both have covered access to great deck in back for large gatherings. Beautiful gardens, fully fenced front and back yard, lane access.

Great investment opportunity or perfect for the 1st time buyer. 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom unit in Uptown New Westminster currently rented to good tenants. Insuite laundry, storage locker & 1 parking stall. Centrally located, Day Care operated within the building, close to all amenities. Resident caretaker lives in the building.

Beautiful 5 bdrm, 3 bath West End character home w/ plenty of upgrades. Gorgeous open kitchen w/ granite countertops, stainless appliances including gas stove & a Miele built in coffee system. Wood ﬂoors across main & upstairs. Newer double pane windows, bathroom on every level, extra large 2 car garage with power, off lane & fenced yard. Walk to schools, parks & Skytrain. Basement suite adds great mortgage helper.

D L O S

Fraserview · #1501-71 Jamieson Ct · $379,900

Queens Park · 227 Regina St · $949,900

Uptown · #102-215 12th St · $349,900

Uptown · #407-715 Royal Ave · $159,900

Sought after 2 bedroom & den, 2 bathroom unit with a view! 1,350 square feet of open, bright & large living spaces. This 15th ﬂoor unit offers a beautiful river view to the South & lets in plenty of natural light all day long. Bring all your furniture to this one & take advantage of 2 balconies. Rec facilities so well maintained you will actually use them: pool, hot tub, games room & exercise room. Transit shuttle only steps from your front door.

1910 “James Fraser” character home on one of the prettiest streets in Queens Park. This 3 bdrm, 2 bath home has a functional layout & spacious rooms. Kitchen has gas range & maple cabinets -- leading to family room at back. Here French doors open up to covered deck & patio. Fully fenced landscaped yard. 3 bdrms up + 5X10 ofﬁce nook. Master offers the luxury you deserve for this Queens Park home. Fully remodelled bath upstairs is sure to impress. New siding & all new wood frame double pane windows maintain this home’s character & charm.

Great layout & functional spaces in this 1,050 sq ft 2 bdrm & den (could easily be a 3rd bdrm). Much more of a townhouse feel w/ private, elevated patio & direct street access. Bright, open living space. Den off in its own bright corner of the unit w/ outdoor access. Large patio gets lots of sun & offers space to entertain & plant a small garden. Pet friendly building. Short, level walk to all the shops serving the up & coming area surrounding the New Westminster Skytrain station

Great opportunity for the 1st time buyer! 1 bdrm, 1 bath unit in a convenient Uptown location. The functional layout features large living areas & large balcony. Building upgrades include new roof, hallway carpets, boiler, & hot water tank. Steps to Skytrain, Douglas College & River Market. 1 parking & storage locker. 2 pets welcome!

Visit www.gerardmajor.com for information on all our listings!

A6 NewsLeader Friday, March 2, 2012

OPINION NEWSLEADER’S VIEW:

PUBLISHED & PRINTED BY BLACK PRESS LTD. at 7438 Fraser Park Drive, Burnaby, B.C. V5J 5B9

ADRIAN RAESIDE:

QUESTION OF THE WEEK:

School uncertainty The provincial government has softened its stance on the teachers contract—slightly. Whether that will convince the B.C. Teachers Federation to negotiate, rather than disrupt the education system with a series of strikes, remains to be seen. A bill introduced Tuesday in the legislature calls for a cooling-off period, appointment of a mediator and a ban on any strikes, with signi¿cant ¿nancial penalties to both individuals and the BCTF if there are work stoppages during that six-month period. It is obvious that neither the government nor the BCTF plan to back down, although it is signi¿cant the government bill calls for mediation, something Education Minister George Abbott rejected a week ago. A solution at the bargaining table would be preferable to an imposed settlement. While it is unlikely the BCTF will easily agree to anything it sees as concessionary, the government’s stated goal of reaching a “net zero” settlement is not unreasonable. The government is under signi¿cant ¿nancial pressure and other employee groups are willing to work under such a monetary limit, including school support staff who just rati¿ed such an agreement. The union’s insistence the government address class size and composition has been heard, sort of. The mediator will have the power to make recommendations on these issues. In addition, the government is making additional funds available to address these issues, as required by a court ruling last year. However, there will be no negotiation with the BCTF on these issues until 2013. Unfortunately, all the uproar over this contract has had a signi¿cant effect on students in the classroom this year, despite BCTF claims to the contrary. Rotating strikes will do nothing to rectify the fact some students are suffering as a result of this protracted exercise in sabrerattling. —Black Press

NEW WESTMINSTER

LAST WEEK: Are you concerned about your online privacy?

75 YES 25 NO %

THIS WEEK: Are you anxious for spring weather to begin? Vote at www.newwestnewsleader.com

Ecstasy is a recipe for death Tyler Miller, 20, of Abbotsford. Died Nov. 27/11. Cheryl McCormack, 17, of Abbotsford. Died Dec. 22/11. Kato Burgess, 16, of Langley. Died Jan. 15/12. hree young people. Three random, tragic deaths. One thing in common. They all took ecstasy. And it killed them. One was an accomplished ¿gure skater and rugby player. Another was a budding musician. All had full lives of promising potential ahead of them. And it was all snuffed out, due to a little pill that was supposed to make them feel good. In Cheryl’s case, it was ostensibly to help with weight control. But that’s the problem with ecstasy, or MDMA, and its even more unpredictable imitators. They often do far more than what they’re supposed to do. Taking ‘E’ is playing chemical roulette. You could do it once, and feel good.

Andrew Holota You could do it a lot, and stay lucky. Or, you could do it one more time – or just once in your life – and lose. Eighteen young people have died in B.C. in the past 14 months due to this drug, or some form of conction sold as ecstasy. That’s the other big issue with the little pills with the cute names such hug drug, candy, beans, scooby snacks, pingers, thizz and care bears. Like the party snack Bits & Bites – you get something different in every handful. Crystal meth, cocaine, LSD, OxyContin, ketamine (a sedative used by veterinarians), GHB (a date-rape drug), and a long list of other highly toxic, wild-card substances are thrown into the

7438 Fraser Park Dr., Burnaby, B.C. V5J 5B9 newsroom@burnabynewsleader.com burnabynewsleader.com | newwestnewsleader.com

LE DER

rest of the ecstasy variants out recipes by the backroom, bathtub there, and the dying will continue. chemists. It doesn’t have to be this way, The latest, deadliest ingredient to of course. There is a way to end lace the alphabet soup of ecstasy is the twisted, ugly irony of this drug PMMA. called ecstasy. It’s another synthetic stimulant, Young people can listen to ¿ve times more powerful than the messages being delivered MDMA, and slower to react. by police, That and medical encourages authorities, users to take and school another dose, It doesn’t have to be this way, of of¿cials, and and maybe course. There is a way to end the hopefully, even more twisted, ugly irony of this drug called ecstasy. every caring after that. parent and And then caregiver out there. suddenly, in some users, the body That message is simple. Say no. boils over. Or, you don’t have to listen to If the temperature remains the police and doctors and teachers high for more than an hour, the chance of death or permanent brain and parents. Just listen to Tyler and Cheryl damage is 75 per cent. MDMA/PMMA was responsible and Kato. But that’s impossible, you say. for ¿ve of the B.C. ecstasy deaths They’re dead. last year. That’s right. Tyler was one of them. Listen to their silence. Eventually, the PMMA tainted It says everything. pills might disappear off the street. Losing one’s buyers isn’t good for Andrew Holota is the editor of the the drug trade, after all. Abbotsford News. But, as emergency room doctors point out, that will just leave the

CHOICEquotes

Newsroom:

604-438-6397

Delivery:

604-436-2472

ClassiÀeds:

604-575-5555

Advertising:

604-438-6397

Fax:

604-438-9699

Jean Hincks

Matthew Blair

Publisher

Creative Services Supervisor

Chris Bryan

Richard Russell

Editor

Circulation Manager

The NewsLeader is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. Directors oversee the mediation of complaints, with input from both the newspaper and the complaint holder. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby St., Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 2R2. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org

COMMENT

Friday, March 2, 2012 NewsLeader A7

EMAIL letters@newwestnewsleader.com

Some suggestions to reshape the region Re: The real solution for the Pattullo (Column, NewsLeader, Feb. 22) In a perfect world, Chris Bryan is correct: just remove the Pattullo. Period. Then New Westminster would really be a nice, quiet, selfcontained community. However, reality will bite and some form of traf¿c Àow will probably be maintained. I suggest these ideas: 1. Make the regional long term strategy the reduction of commuting. This can be done by encouraging work to be located where people live. 2. Continue to expand rapid transit and feeder bus routes. The cost of fuel will help enable these ¿rst two points. 3. Use the river more. Put trucks and containers on barges between Deltaport and Coquitlam transfer points. While doing this, why not shuttle people on ferries up and down river? 4. Retain the existing Pattullo Bridge, but reduce it to two lanes, with no trucks over ¿ve tons. It

will last longer if lightly used. Discourage through-traf¿c on the Kingsway-10th Avenue-McBride route through New West. 5. Build a bridge (or re-use the existing 1964 Port Mann span) to connect King Edward, Coquitlam with 130th Street, Surrey. Four lanes, trucks permitted. Build an interchange with Highway 1. 6. Build a bridge connecting Boundary Road with No. 8 Road. Maybe someone at TransLink is listening? And yes, these things will cost money. Colin Dover New Westminster

A GREAT PARTNERSHIP Re: Where does thrift store cash go? (NewsLeader, Feb. 22) I am writing in response to an article in which the Canadian Diabetes Association and Value Village were referenced. We feel it is important to clarify our partnership with Value Village and the tremendous difference made by the funds raised through this essential collaboration. We would like to open by

thanking the thousands of generous Clothesline donors throughout British Columbia. Your donations of gently used clothing, small household items and electronics help to raise much needed funding to support the more than nine million Canadians living with diabetes or prediabetes. Our exclusive 26-year relationship with Value Village raises $10 million (net), per year with all proceeds being used to fund world-leading diabetes research throughout Canada, advocacy on behalf of people living with diabetes—strides including insulin pump coverage for youth in British Columbia, summer camps for children with type 1 diabetes like Camp Kakhamela, and crucial education and services. Clothesline is able to raise these essential funds through our partnership with Value Village, which purchases all donated clothing and household items. Clayton S. Claveau Marketing Manager Business Operations Canadian Diabetes Association

B.C. A SHINING EXAMPLE Re: Imposition of education settlement not a shocker (NewsLeader, Feb. 29) I immigrated to British Columbia in 2005 from the U.S. I have been moved at the professionalism and the hard, dedicated work of teaching professionals here. B.C., one of the top school jurisdictions in the world behind Japan and Finland; has students who outperformed every other North American student on Advanced Placement Exams (AP Exams) last year. So what gives? Why does this government need to overhaul, and re-create a wonderful and productive education system? I worked in school districts in Maine and Florida. In many ways, some of the suggested ideas of the province, such as “one evaluation” to determine suitability, among others, to be legislated are in place in those and other U.S. school districts. I worked in these districts in a culture of draconian fear every moment, afraid I would lose

E OV S AS RP

SHOPS AND BUSINESSES NOW OPEN Enjoy the Convenience of One Stop Shopping!

everything at the whim of a parent or administrator who might not like me. Go to school like that every day. Evaluations were used to get rid of teachers who questioned, or stood up. In reality, many were discharged, not because they were not top-notch professionals, but because they spoke up, or perhaps thought differently than their bosses or parents. I have seen teachers dismissed as they were “not the right ¿t,” others because the administration got anxious about parent complaints or the teacher was too ¿rm and exhibited discipline. I was not one of those teachers, I kept my mouth shut. I was bullied and threatened. So were others. And it was legal. Believe me, you do not want this. I have felt so secure and respected here. Our administrators and trustees work collaboratively with teachers every day in respectful and helpful ways. Not so from where I came. Ron Allanach New Westminster

Get Noticed !

Printing Business Cards, Flyers, Brochures, Posters, Forms, Manuals

Promotional Products T-shirts, Pens, Notepads

Signs & Banners Full Colour, Die Cut Vinyl, Vehicle Decals, Sandwich Boards

Engraving Namebadges, ID Cards, Room Signs, Plaques, Trophies Open Monday - Friday 8:30 - 5:00

OPEN HOUSE DIRECTORY

A8 NewsLeader Friday, March 2, 2012 #208 675 Park Crescent, NW SAT & SUN 2:00-4:00 #1803 720 Hamilton Street, NW SUN 2:00-4:00 #106 202 Mowat Street, NW SUN 2:30-4:30 #305 425 Ash Street, NW SUN 2:00-4:00 1120 Dublin Street, NW SAT & SUN 12:00-2:00 #207 48 Richmond Street, NW SAT 2:30-4:30 #1806 719 Princess Street, NW SAT 2:30-4:30 SUN 12:00-1:30 #104 67 Miner Street, NW SAT 2:30-4:30 #1804 6888 Station Hill, BBY SAT 12:00-2:00

To advertise in the Open House Directory call Karen Murtagh at

604-456-6349 PREPARED FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE BY THE

604 521-1295

334 12th Street New Westminster

o n e s o u r c e p r o d u c t i o n .c o m

Close, but not quite Larco says the numbers still don’t work to proceed Chris Bryan editor@newwestnewsleader.com

The numbers are getting closer, but not quite good enough to convince Larco Investments Ltd. to develop a key piece of New Westminster waterfront. “We’ve got to wait until IMAGE COURTESY CITY OF NEW WESTMINSTER Aerial view from southwest of proposed Larco project the value on a square foot on New West waterfront. basis justi¿es proceeding on the ¿rst phase,” said But Larco postponed construction Art Phillips, the company’s director again. of development, in an interview last It’s a dif¿cult site to build on, month. Phillips said, referring to the need to Larco has owned the piece of build above the river, largely on piles. riverfront between the Fraser River “It’s not a conventional site where Discovery Centre and the soon-toyou dig an excavation and build up,” open Westminster Pier Park for many he said. years. In 1996 the company received He acknowledged that recent its ¿rst approval to build on the site, improvements in the Downtown, and in 2005 it received approval for such as the new Westminster Pier some adjustments to the project. Park, slated to open this spring, and Approved that second time the civic centre slated to open at the around were ¿ve towers, all in the end of 2013, all help to improve his 30-storey range, totalling about 900 company’s estimates for what units in units. It included a public waterfront their towers could fetch. esplanade, a Sixth Street vehicle “Everything helps,” Phillips said. overpass, two pedestrian bridges, and “We’re almost there, but not quite. a new level crossing at Eighth Street. We feel con¿dent in New West, and The phased project was supposed to we know it will get there for us, start in 2006, with the ¿rst residents to sooner than later.” twitter.com/@chrismbryan move in about a year later.

Friday, March 2, 2012 NewsLeader A9

Protest targets fees to send money abroad Bank’s connection ‘doesn’t live up to its diversity promotion’ Grant Granger newwestnewsleader.com

Top 5 Reasons to River Cruise! At Carlson Wagonlit Travel in New Westminster, we offer a variety of river cruises to suit every style and budget. Ask us for some of our in-house specials! Call Us: 604 525 3344 or ﬁnd us online at www.holidaytrips.ca

DISCOVER MAGNIFICENT EUROPE 14 night cruise from Amsterdam to Budapest on April 26, 2012

ALL REGULAR PRICED INVENTORY

589 6th Street, New Westminster 604.527.0500 www.simplyhealth.ca

Sweets & Restaurant #102 - 1102 Ewen Ave, New Westminster (in Queensbrough)

604.540.1313 Open 7 Days A Week 11am - 11pm

Free Delivery * Minimum $25 Order

All You Can Eat Buffet

$9.95

including 1 Draft Beer or any other beverage FREE

PLUS TAX. ALL OFFERS EXPIRE MARCH 31, 2012

Full Liquor License! Beer, Wine, Etc.

Buy Any 2 Dishes and Receive a VEGGIE DISH FREE PLUS TAX. ALL OFFERS EXPIRE MARCH 31, 2012

4 Vegetable $ Samosas FOR PLUS TAX. ALL OFFERS EXPIRE MARCH 31, 2012

Naan Bread

FOR

EACH

PLUS TAX. ALL OFFERS EXPIRE MARCH 31, 2012

Carlson Wagonlit Travel

20% OFF

Z See the World’s Great Cities River cruise itineraries are offered on waterways throughout Europe, Russia and China. Z A More Intimate Experience Unlike the mass-market ocean ships, river cruise ships take between 120 – 260 guests which makes it easy to make new friends. Z Dining Experience Gourmet meals are usually served in just one seating, and casual dress is accepted everywhere. Sit where and with whom you like! Z Travel Your Way Join the guided walks and sightseeing lead by e local guides at no extra cost. There’s plenty of time to explore on your own too. Z Travel With Ease Unpack just once in your spacious river-view stateroom. Relax in comfort for the duration of your cruise. And because the rivers offer smooth sailing, there is no motion sickness.

MARCH 6TH IS CUSTOMER APPRECIATION DAY

A small group took to the cold, windy streets of Downtown New Westminster during the noon hour Tuesday to protest fees charged by Western Union and ¿nancial institutions for MARIO BARTEL/NEWSLEADER sending money overseas. Members of Acorn protest in front of Scotiabank on Columbia Street against what they say are excessive fees charged for wire transfers of money to foreign countries. Acorn Canada spokeswoman Nancy ¿ve per cent it would do me good regulate the fees. Anemba led about eight people in because I would have so much In an email from company a rally in front of the Scotiabank more money to send back home.” headquarters in Colorado last at Columbia and Begbie streets. Acorn, which ¿ghts for year, Western Union said it costs They want the bank to put economic and social justice, money to provide the service. pressure on Western Union to targeted Scotiabank because the “Many people worldwide have reduce remittance fees charged to ¿nancial institution said when it no access to formal ¿nancial those wiring money back home to formed its partnership in 2008 services. We invest in rural areas ¿ve per cent. Acorn says most of it showed its commitment to and urban locations alike to offer its clients have low-income jobs multicultural communities. Acorn consumers an option to send and and send on average only $150 at said it wasn’t a commitment by receive remittances and better a time. That often means the fees the bank to serve new Canadians manage their ¿nances.” accumulate to 18 per cent or more but about making money. Scotiabank spokeswoman for the sender. “[Scotiabank is] really trying Ann DeRabbie said when the Like many other immigrants to promote diversity in Canada. institution initiated the agreement and refugees in New Westminster, At least make [the fees] standard with Western Union in 2008 Anemba said she has been so everyone can use this service,” it was looking to expand its sending money to family in said Anemba. network. She said it had a large Nairobi, Kenya ever since The different fees that are international presence being in 50 arriving in Canada a little over added on, such as for the countries, “but we were looking ¿ve years ago. Most of the money exchange rate and for making to give our customers access she wired went to her daughter an overseas transaction, bafÀes to 200 countries, more than we until she joined Anemba here ¿ve Anemba because she feels it is could provide.” months ago. Now it goes to her a simple transaction. “You send She said the service provides parents. Western Union provides it now it will be available to the ability to send money quickly, the money-sending service [the intended recipient] within securely and conveniently. through banks, payday loan minutes. So if they can go after an Although a small fee stays with outlets and convenience stores. hour and get the money, why do the bank, there are a lot of costs “The only way they can do it they charge you so much money involved including 24-hour-ais through Western Union. They for that?” day fraud monitoring, security know that’s the only way we can Acorn did a similar protest at a protocol, system upgrades and send money back home so they Money Mart in Burnaby last year, providing a global network. exploit us,” said Anemba. “They but didn’t get much action from “Then the store owner on the say it’s cheaper, but there’s so it. “They promised to go talk but other end who agrees to accept many hidden fees. They’re not they didn’t do anything,” said that money and then turns it over that transparent. If you add up Anemba. has to be paid. There are a lot everything, the difference is so Acorn is calling on the federal of costs that go into that,” said much. If they lower it, if it was and provincial governments to DeRabbie.

A10 NewsLeader Friday, March 2, 2012

‘Hard on’ comment not on: Janzen

TELUS AUTHORIZED DEALERS Vancouver Bentall Tower Three Oakridge Centre Pacific Centre 2163 West 4th Ave. 2338 Cambie St. 925 West Georgia St. 689 Thurlow St. 1855 Burrard St. 3121 West Broadway 2748 Rupert St. 950 West Broadway 1707 Robson St. 1092 Kingsway 625 Howe St. 551 Robson St. 2749 Main St.

Free time just got sweeter.

New Westminster board of education chair James Janzen has apologized for a comment he made in the media. Janzen told Tuesday’s board meeting he was sorry for saying Paul Johansen, past president of the District Parent Advisory Council, had “a hard-on” for district secretary-treasurer Brian Sommerfeldt on several issues. Although Janzen has not apologized to Johansen in person or by letter, Johansen acknowledged the chair had said he was sorry for his inappropriate and unprofessional comments, adding he hopes the apology also indicates a desire for more respectful communication with DPAC and all school PACs in the city. Trustee MaryAnn Mortensen said the apology was sincere. “I was proud our chair did that. It was very good of him.”

Abbotsford Sevenoaks Shopping Centre 32915 South Fraser Way 2142 Clearbrook Rd. 2602 Mt. Lehman Rd. 32465 South Fraser Way 2140 Sumas Way

Aldergrove 26310 Fraser Hwy.

Burnaby Brentwood Mall Crystal Square Lougheed Mall Metrotown/Metropolis 4501 North Rd. 4711 Kingsway 3430 Brighton Ave. 3855 Henning Dr.

Chilliwack Cottonwood Mall Eagle Landing 45300 Luckakuck Way 7544 Vedder Rd.

Cloverdale 17725 64th Ave.

Coquitlam Coquitlam Centre 3278 Westwood St. 3000 Lougheed Hwy. 2988 Glen Dr. 1071 Austin Ave. 2700B Barnet Hwy.

Delta Scottsdale Mall 7235 120th St. 1517 56th St.

Langley Walnut Grove Town Centre Willowbrook Shopping Centre 19638 Fraser Hwy. 19700 Langley Bypass 20159 88th Ave. 20202 66th Ave.

Enjoy a sweet HD PVR and HD digital box rental, plus an HP laptop.

Maple Ridge Haney Place Mall 22661 Lougheed Hwy.

Mission

FREE

ggranger@

32670 Lougheed Hwy. 32555 London Ave.

newwestnewsleader.com

New Westminster Royal City Centre

PAYING TOO MUCH TAX?

North Vancouver Capilano Mall Lynn Valley Centre 1295 Marine Dr. 1801 Lonsdale Ave. 1392 Main St.

All 3 are FREE when you sign up for Optik™ TV and Internet on a 3 year term* for only $40/month for the first 6 months.

Pitt Meadows

†

19800 Lougheed Hwy.

Richmond Admiralty Centre Mall Ironwood Mall Parker Place Richmond Centre 12571 Bridgeport Rd.

Surrey Central City Shopping Centre Grandview Corners Guildford Town Centre 13734 104th Ave. 12477 88th Ave. 7380 King George Hwy. 15325 Hwy. 10 15925 Fraser Hwy.

Call 310-MYTV (6988). Go to telus.com/optik. Or visit an authorized dealer.

Dale Barkman, FCA

Barkman & Tanaka

West Vancouver Park Royal Shopping Centre North/South

White Rock

Chartered Accountants

Semiahmoo Shopping Centre 3189 King George Hwy.

Adjacent to the Lougheed Mall #225 - 9600 Cameron Street Burnaby, B.C.

Offers available until May 22, 2012, to new TELUS residential clients on a 3 year TELUS TV and Internet service agreement who have not subscribed to TELUS TV or Internet service in the past 90 days. Final eligibility will be determined by a TELUS representative at point of installation. Minimum system requirements apply. Current PVR and digital box rental rates will apply at the end of the 3 year term. *A cancellation fee applies for early termination of the service agreement and will be $10 for TV services and $15 for Internet services, multiplied by the number of months remaining in the term. PVR and digital box must be returned upon cancellation of service. Manufacturer’s suggested retail price of the HP Pavilion g6 laptop is $569.99. TELUS and Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. reserve the right to substitute an equivalent or better laptop without notice. †Includes the Essentials, required for all Optik TV subscriptions, and Optik High Speed Internet service. Regular bundle rate of $65/month starts on month 7. TELUS, the TELUS logo, Optik, Optik TV, Optik Internet and the future is friendly are trademarks of TELUS Corporation, used under licence. © 2012 TELUS.

WIN ATV ATV

ME!

OVER

2 SHOWS $18,000 IN ONE!

2012 2010 can-am

IN PRIZES!

can-am

Outlander Outlander 400 EFI 400 EFI Courtesy of:

ATTENTION FLY HUNTERS! HING ISheads, Bring F your horns and UR antlersIL F forM TO scoring New!

HUNTING HUNTING GURU GURU

FISHINGFISHING GURU GURU

Brian Chan Keith BeasleyDave Mercer Jim Shockey

March Ma 2-3-4 Tradex March 5-6-7, 2010@atAbbotsford the Abbotsford Tradex Grand Grand Prize Prize presented presented by by

604-421-2591

FISHING HUNTING GURU GURU

TAXIFISHING DERMIST GURU

Othmar Vohringer Jamie PeterReynolds Morrison Brian Chan

Over250 250exhibits exhibits&&seminars seminarsincluding: including: Over

Boats, ATV’s, FishingArchery, Gear, Camping Supplies, • • Hunting Equipment, Camp Gear, WallLodges Tents, OutÀtters Hunting Equipment, 3D Archery, Camp Gear, Wall Tents, OutÀtters • • Boats, ATV’s, RV’s, Fishing Gear, Camping Supplies, Lodges • Attention hunters, bring your heads, horns and antlers for scoring • PLUS much more . . . • FREE fly tyeing, FREE FlyFREE CastingLearn — PLUS . . . Áy tying to Ámuch ycastmore FREE

Friday, March 2, 2012 NewsLeader A11

SPORTS

Royals v-ball champs

MARIO BARTEL/NEWSLEADER

New Westminster defender Ryan Donohoe tries to deke around South Fraser’s Logan Harrison in the Àrst half of their under-16 game at the B.C. tier one Àeld lacrosse championships at the Burnaby Lake Sports Complex on Saturday. The U-16 team Ànished the tournament with two ties and a loss. New Westminster teams won two gold medals at the championships. The Salmonbellies beat Maple Ridge 10-9 in the U-12 Ànal while the U-14 team defeated Langley 7-5 for gold. But the Salmonbellies came up short in the U-19 bronze medal game, falling to the Coquitlam Adanacs No. 1 11-8.

The second-ranked Douglas College Royals upset the top-seeded Vancouver Island University Mariners in four sets to win the Paci¿c Western Athletic Association men’s volleyball championship Saturday at Douglas. It was the third time this season the Royals had prevailed over their Vancouver Island rivals. The Royals now advance to the Canadian College Athletic Association nationals which begin March 8 at Columbia Bible College in Abbotsford. They’ll be the second seed behind the Ontario champions Humber Hawks. After splitting the ¿rst two sets, the Royals took control in the third with a 25-19 advantage, then prevailing with a 31-29 margin in the fourth set. Sam Shaw was named the Royals’ player of the match with four spikes and 19 kills. Jeff Taylor contributed four spikes and 14 kills. The Royals will open at the nationals against the seventh-seeded Volountaires de Sherbrooke, silver medallists in Quebec. The Royals’ women’s team didn’t fare as well. Seeded sixth of six teams in the tournament, they were ousted by the third-ranked Capilano Blues in straight sets.

STORES FLYERS DEALS COUPONS BROCHURES CATALOGUES CONTESTS PRODUCTS STORES FLYERS DEALS COUPONS BROCHURES CATALOGUES CONTESTS PRODUCTS STORES FLYERS DEALS COUPONS BROCHURES CATALOGUES CONTESTS PRODUCTS STORES FLYERS DEALS COUPONS BROCHURES CATALOGUES CONTESTS PRODUCTS STORES FLYERS DEALS

It’s TAX Season Whether or not you get a return, flyerland.ca can help you keep money in your wallet. Find coupons, deals, flyers and more!

Mammograms Save Lives

Visit our facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/flyerland.ca

STORES s FLYERS s DEALS COUPONS s BROCHURES s CATALOGUES CONTESTS s PRODUCTS

Book your appointment today

Save time, save money.

Visit our other Black Press sites

Call 1 . 800 . 663 . 9203 or visit www.smpbc.ca

“As a technologist, I’ve seen ﬁrsthand the beneﬁts of breast screening. Mammograms are safe, effective and accessible.” Nancy Aldoff, Screening Mammography Program of BC

A12 NewsLeader Friday, March 2, 2012

Winter Games medal haul for Burnaby Zone 4 player Ashley Steele (with ball) tries to get a pass away while being defended by the Fraser Valleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Megan Kinloch during B.C. Winter Games netball action in Vernon. Zone 4 netball teams from Burnaby won gold and bronze medals at the games. LISA VANDERVELDE BLACK PRESS

That clanging youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re hearing could be coming from all the medals Burnaby athletes brought home from the BC Winter Games, held last weekend in Vernon. Burnaby athletes won three gold, 10 silver and eight bronze medals during the three day competition in 15 sports for athletes from around the province. Biathlete Louisa Tsang led the medal haul with a gold and two silver. Other Burnaby gold medallists were Aya Kitaoka in over-55 kg girls individual kumite karate and archer Elaine Plath. Burnaby medallists Gold

Silver

Louisa Tsang, individual senior girls biathlon

Nicolo Wakelin, boys under 44 kg individual kumite

Aya Kitaoka, over 55kg individual girls kumite

Zoe Fong, girls under 44 kg individual kumite

Elaine Plath, girls match play barebow

Yolanda Lan, girls 2 day aggregate barebow archery

Jeffrey Yu, boys singles badminton Louisa Tsang, senior girls sprint and senior girls super sprint biathlon Benjamin Papp, juvenile men Âżgure skating Abdumadzhit Smazov, men under 73 kg judo Nicolo Wakelin, male individual kata karate Jai Sanghera, boys over 55 kg individual kumite Penwan Sidhu, girls over 55 kg individual kumite Alexandra Zabomiak, girls 44-55 kg individual kumite Keane Oates, boys match play recurve archery

Bronze Austin Ma, menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pre-novice Âżgure skating Evan Enriquez, men under 50 kg judo Joel Tai, boys 44-55 kg individual kumite Cassia Kitaoka, girls 44-55 kg individual kumite

Responsible budgeting in an uncertain world. To prosper in todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s turbulent global economy, discipline and focus are essential. All around us we see governments paying the price for overspending and uncontrolled debt. In BC, we have a different story.

Budget 2012 builds on our progress. t 4QFOEJOH DPOUSPMMFE UP KVTU PO BWFSBHF QFS ZFBS LFFQJOH VT PO USBDL UP CBMBODF #VEHFU

t #$ FOKPZT B """ DSFEJU SBUJOH BGUFS TVDDFTTJWF VQHSBEFT CZ DSFEJU SBUJOH BHFODJFT

t * ODSFBTJOH UIF )45 SFCBUF UISFTIPME UP UP IFMQ UIF OFX IPNF DPOTUSVDUJPO JOEVTUSZ BOE QSPWJEF IPNF CVZFST VQ UP JO SFCBUFT

t " WFSZ MPX EFCU JO SFMBUJPO UP UIF TJ[F PG PVS FDPOPNZ NFBOT XF SF TFFO BT B TBGF IBSCPVS GPS JOWFTUNFOU

t $SFBUJOH B OFX #$ 'JSTU 5JNF /FX )PNF #VZFST #POVT GPS ĂśSTU UJNF CVZFST PG OFXMZ CVJMU IPNFT

t # $ IBT UIF MPXFTU QSPWJODJBM QFSTPOBM JODPNF UBYFT JO $BOBEB GPS JOEJWJEVBMT FBSOJOH VQ UP QFS ZFBS

t & YUFOEJOH UIF 5SBJOJOH 5BY $SFEJU QSPHSBN UP IFMQ FNQMPZFST BOE XPSLFST UBLF QBSU JO BQQSFOUJDFTIJQ QSPHSBNT

t *O GBDU XIFO BMM UBYFT BSF DPOTJEFSFE #SJUJTI $PMVNCJBOT HFOFSBMMZ IBWF POF PG UIF MPXFTU UBY CVSEFOT JO UIF DPVOUSZ

t &MJNJOBUJOH UIF QSPWJODJBM KFU GVFM UBY GPS JOUFSOBUJPOBM Ă¸JHIUT UP TQVS USBEF BOE UPVSJTN

Net Debt-to-GDP ratio is a key measure of debt affordability.

Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re working to keep BCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s economy strong in the face of global economic uncertainty. When other economies are looking inward, BC is reaching out to seize opportunities around the world. British Columbia. Canada Starts Here.

BC *

Canada **

US **

France **

* Forecast for end of 2012/13. Source: Budget 2012 ** Forecast for 2012. Source: International Monetary Fund, Fiscal Monitor, September 2011

For more details on Budget 2012, visit www.bcbudget.ca or www.bcjobsplan.ca

Friday, March 2, 2012 NewsLeader A13

Clean , m o Ltd. repla dern ceme nt c a rs technicians

B.C. Collisions t

per Fully trained, ex

We’ll pick you up and drop you off at home.

Trans Canada Trail

Fell Ave

Stratford Ave

Warwick Ave

6101 Hastings at Fell, North Burnaby 604-299-3211

Hastings St

SIDE SWIPE

www.bccollisions.com

Celebrating 50 years of serving Burnaby. In the same location since 1962

Royal City Selects defender Kevin Gandam battles a Vancouver United Vipers forward for the ball in the Àrst half of their U-16 silver soccer match, Saturday at Mercer Stadium. District Four cup Ànals are being played this weekend at the Burnaby Lake Sports Complex.

Helping you maintain your

MSRP $2,999

independence

SALE

$1,999

Leo Scooter

BLUE ONLY

4-Wheel Midsize scooter • 350lb Weight Capacity •Up to 5 Miles Per Hour • Available in Silver or Blue • Full Lighting Package • Indoor & Outdoor Travel Ready • Up to 15 Mile Travel Range • Batteries Included

LEO-4B

WHILE SUPPLIES LAST VALID ON IN-STORE STOCK ONLY

1124 Boundary Rd, Burnaby AT NAPIER, PARKING IN REAR

Tel: 604.434.8300

MARIO BARTEL NEWSLEADER

www.therehabshop.com

We direct bill Government, Veterans Affairs, Extended Benefits and Private Insurance on Your Behalf

Exclusive Offer Available at:

GET THE FAMILY TRULY METROPOLIS AT METROTOWN Grand Re-Opening

unlimited talk & text

4700 Kingsway, Burnaby Skytrain Station Entrance (604) 433-8000 Across from T&T (604) 432-9303 Near SilverCity (604) 430-3903

NG DUCIN INTROIMITED UNL

CRYSTAL MALL 4500 Kingsway, Burnaby (604) 718-2112

TALK

Add a Line To The Rogers UNLIMITED Family Plan^ For Only

.35 /MO Includes All Monthly Fees~

ULTIMATE UNLIMITED FAMILY PLAN GRAND RE-OPENING AT

METROPOLIS AT METROTOWN - ACROSS FROM T&T Visit for great grand re-opening specials! ~Includes the Government Regulatory Recovery Fee which varies by province and ranges from $2.35-$2.97/line/month ($2.35 AB/BC/MB/ON, $2.75 QC, $2.88 NB, $2.97 NL, $2.78 NS, $2.85 PEI, $2.97 SK). It is applied to help fund fees, costs and other amounts related to federal, provincial and/or municipal mandates, programs and requirements. It is not a tax or charge the government requires Rogers to collect and is subject to change. See www.rogers.com/regulatoryfee for details. A one time Activation Fee of up to $35 (varies by province) also applies. Where applicable, additional airtime, data, long distance, roaming, options and taxes are extra and billed monthly. Pricing/offer is subject to change without notice. ^All members on the same account must activate on same Family Plan. Plans require min. 2 to max. 5 lines. Lines may be added at any time. New lines added require primary phone be renewed for same period. Early cancellation fees or device savings recovery fees and/or service deactivation fee apply according to terms of your agreement. Visit www.rogers.com for details. ™Rogers and related names & logos are trademarks used under license from Rogers Communications Inc. or an affiliate. ©2012

ROBSON STREET 601 Robson Street (604) 682-4333 1795 Robson Street (604) 605-8290 1093 Robson Street 604) 628-1388 CITY SQUARE 555 West 12th Ave (604) 876-0888 CENTRAL CITY MALL 10153 King George Blvd Surrey (604) 583-7000 ABERDEEN CENTRE 4151 Hazelbridge Way, Richmond (604) 303-8811

TOLL FREE 1-877-UNWIRED

www.mydigitalcom.ca

A14 NewsLeader Friday, March 2, 2012

COFFEEwith Seeking truth in the Downtown Eastside For six years Gabor Gasztonyi well as a journal of his thoughts would photograph dapper grads as he dropped into their gritty, and beaming brides in his New unforgiving world, have been Westminster studio then pack his published in a book, A Room in camera to Vancouver’s Downtown the City. A collection of his photos Eastside where most smiles lacked will also be displayed in the New teeth. If there was anything worth Westminster library through March. smiling about in the ¿rst place. The project had a very personal Surprisingly, Gasztonyi beginning when Gasztonyi and his discovered as partner helped a friend he got to know escape her addiction and befriend the by moving her out of residents there the Cobalt to a more were plenty of forgiving environment smiles amidst the on Vancouver Island. Mario Bartel homelessness, He was struck by the addiction, grime humanity of the people and violence of Canada’s poorest living in inhumane conditions. postal code. “They’re from all walks of life,” “There’s a gentleness and love says Gasztonyi. “Many of them there that’s phenomenal,” says are bright and talented, but they’re Gasztonyi, who’s originally from hobbled by addiction.” Hungary but has been living in Like the highly educated New West for 53 of his 58 years. psychologist he met at one hotel “People think they’re bums, but who could stay clean long enough I’ve never felt so much spirituality to earn money at construction jobs in my life as when I’m in that area.” to refuel his addiction to cocaine. The photos Gasztonyi shot Or the “chain man” who wandered of people in their rooms at the streets all day burdened by a hotels like the Cobalt, Balmoral, huge set of chains draped around Roosevelt, Regent and Sunrise, as his shoulders.

Gasztonyi. “It’s amazing how many people will cooperate.” In fact, his biggest obstacle was often the staff at the various hotels he frequented. They weren’t so keen on his photos showing the often deplorable conditions of the tiny rooms. There were hairy moments like the time he found himself at a crack cocaine party. He observed quietly from a corner, careful not to pass judgment. “They were so high, they kinda forgot about me,” recalls Gasztonyi. At times the toll exacted on his own well-being was so high, he stayed away from the Downtown Eastside for months. But he always returned. “I feel good when I’m there,” says Gasztonyi. “You feel like the people there want to be remembered, they want their life represented. “ With his camera, he’s done just that.

MARIO BARTEL/NEWSLEADER

New Westminster photographer Gabor Gasztonyi spent six years documenting the lives of people living in single occupancy rooms in the hotels of Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside.

Discarded by society, Gasztonyi wanted to tell their stories, give their worn, sallow faces life and dimension. “I’ve seen so many photographs of people on the street rather than where they lived,” says Gasztonyi. “When they’re in their home, they can be who they really are.” Visiting the Downtown Eastside, a small camera always around his

neck, Gasztonyi got to know some of its characters, who introduced him to other people, invited him into their apartments. Being disabled himself that necessitates walking with a cane helped break down some barriers. But more importantly he listened to them with an empathetic ear. “You have to try to get under the surface and gain their trust,” says

Gasztonyi will be giving a talk at the New Westminster public library on Tuesday, March 6 at 7 p.m. Pre-register at the library or by calling 604-527-4667.

EDITION

4"7& #*( TODAY’S

BIG

ON INI OP

es ais nr t i o bout a i s soc n a ut om A s ncer i a l c r.c de s co tent ow newslea see er son t h . po da Cbhurnaby ack es a asis n Wachow@

Burritos

% OFF

value $18

CHECK ECK OUT OUR NEW eEdition @ burnabynewsleader.com FROM BURNABY URNABY TO BUDAPEST KEEP IN TOUCH CH WITH YOUR COMMUNITY

FROM ANYWHERE, ANYTIME • check out our eEdition online • ﬂip through, as you would with a newspaper • zoom in on the text for a more detailed view • the e-edition is fully searchable • see an ad you like? click on it to check out the advertiser’s website *Deal effective March 2nd - 8th

J cl ar b l han ira eag nor m regu t St. by, mi on a pist a urna job thera e in B ith ith w c tr usi Cen orks nts w re A m ael’s rly w eside oa r la ch wh an’t Mi regu d care c nts ide who an’t she ende a. s e s ext enti ave r ak or , or c can’t ork rw dem We h o spe name m or . The ke “ le t eir a Tuc re ie b oI d y a ey th l a em r s una you er wh o the ing th ell an e J It’ tell emb er wh sing as w It’s er oth rem emb start along cting. see.” ife l r I a m f a o p re nute ging nter g t k is ty o ist mi rt sin and i mazin wor quali n ass ial, sta iling ite a id her g the nd ca l, soc sm lly qu on sa rovin ed, a ysica ritual rea acks t imp nvolv m ph d spi J da i ro an t e one th f al tha s, aim every ’ heal otion ced ion oti ess less of ients e, em , en ys pat nitiv ives. f hav erap oods ica cog spect e staf sic th tter m s med per entr g mu in be e les r C n i i e m r equ low s a and fol ident and r . ie cal res tated ntion es vo e pat agi atte on do h som llowi and acks s wit swa J ise ir the rc exe prove an be im ich c due wh paired ke or e im a stro a. Sh i to ent ount dem ps m u hel ual m n an ducti pro “re so hav sp

$9.00 for $18.00 on Food & Drink ...at WRAPS PLUS, Robson St.

save

WRAPS PLUS

DEAL!

he st

p ee k py a r the

6 ge pa

cus o f In sic

7 age Sp ER TT E L

Friday, March 2, 2012 NewsLeader A15

Parents propose competency protocol Grant Granger ggranger@newwestnewsleader.com

The parents who went to the New Westminster board of education about the school district’s complaint process have now proposed a protocol to deal with the competency of teachers. Lisa Chao and Kal Randhawa had gone to the district about the failure rate in a particular Math 11 teacher’s classes. In January, they went to the board frustrated because of how their complaints were dealt with. On Tuesday, they proposed a protocol for the district to prevent a similar situation happening in the future. They suggested after every reporting period, a report should be printed out so the district can pick up on class performance. They also proposed teacher performance reviews annually and

the tracking of complaints. As well, they suggested school counsellors communicate concerns about teachers coming from students and parents to school administration. She said the reception they received from the board was different than their previous appearance. “It was much more positive, they asked us questions,” she said Wednesday. “Last time they didn’t ask us any questions at all. I don’t know where it will go from here.” Trustee MaryAnn Mortensen was impressed by the thought and research that went into the presentation. “They are being very collaborative. They are showing they are willing to not just raise concern and complaint, but work with the board in determining solutions that would be mutually agreeable to both sides,” said Mortensen.

CORRECTION NOTICE!

BEST BUY – Correction Notice NEWSPAPER RETRACTION FOR THE BEST BUY FEBRUARY 24 CORPORATE FLYER Please note on page 25 of the February 24 flyer, the Philips PD9012/37 Portable 9" Dual Screen DVD Player (WebCode: 10167009) incorrectly advertised a 5 hour battery life. The portable DVD player is ACTUALLY powered by its adapter and NOT by a builtin battery. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused our valued customers.

RE/MAX Advantage Realty (Each ofﬁce independently owned and operated)

Visit our website for an online photo tour of our listings

604-321-1848 604-525-0074

10th Street

NEW WEST

1678 Southeast Marine Drive

Store Hours Mon.-Wed. & St. Sat. 9:30-5:30 Entry hidden in 1015 Columbia Street X corner I.G.A. Thurs. & Fri. Columbia Square Plaza Royal Ave. 9:30 - 9 www.fabriclandwest.com Sun. 12 - 5 Columbia Square Plaza

Col

bia

Karen Leong-Boswell

Email: info@teamdavevallee.com

PLACE

New

RE/MAX Advantage Realty’s Top Sales Team of the Year 2003-2011

RECENTLY

SOLD:

NEW Westm SLEA inster DER

324 STRAND AVE, NW • 517-519 ST GEORGE, NW • #103 6611 SOUTHOAKS, BBY

NEW LISTING

NEW PRICE

OPEN SUN 2:00-4:00

OPEN SUN 2:30-4:30

#208 675 Park Cres $346,000

#1803 720 Hamilton Street $509,900

#106 202 Mowat Street $259,900

Beautiful 6 yr old, 2 bdrm, 848 sf, corner SW suite in the award winning, Whistler inspired “Winchester”. Great location just steps to middle & elementary schools, Queens Park, Canada Games Pool, shopping & transit. This bright & spacious suite features open plan, stainless steel applcs, granite counters, nice wood cabinets, electric f/p, large covered balcony, laminate & tile floors, insuite laundry, 2 spacious bdrms w/ ample closets and master w/soaker tub.

Amazing mountain & city views from this bright & spacious 6 yr old 1307 sf, 2 bdrm, 2 bath PENTHOUSE in Bosa’s “Generations” building in the heart of Upton New Westminster close to shopping, tranist, parks & recreation. This lovely suite feats an open plan w/32’x14’ LR/DR area w/gas f/p & sliding doors to large covered deck, kitch w/upgraded granite counter on Island, custom overheight cabinets & SS applcs, updated baths w/granite & undermount sinks. 2 parking stalls. Pets ok. Well maint’d bldg w/exercise centre & social amenities room.

Come view this 12 yr young rainscreened building in Central New West & you will not be disappointed! This ground floor, corner unit features a private garden patio, 2 bed/2 bath, large kitchen, recent laminate flooring & gas fireplace. Just steps to transit, skytrain, shops & restaurants. This unit comes with extra storage & bonus 2 parking stalls! Call today

OPEN SAT & SUN 12:00-2:00

OPEN SAT 2:30-4:30

305 425 Ash Street $209,900

1120 Dublin Street $679,900

#207 48 Richmond St $328,800

Bring your remodelling ideas! Top floor, SE corner, bright & spacious 913 sf suite w/2 bdrms, 1.5 bths, 2 balconies & wood burning F/P. Building is well maint’d & managed & has newer balcony & roof. Maint Fee includes hot water, heat & free common laundry. Close to Uptown shopping & amenities, transit & parks. 1 cat ok. Rental not allowed.

Bright & spacious, 6 bdrm, 2.5 bath family sized 2760 sf character style home just steps to Moody Park, High School, Uptown shopping, recreation & transit. Home features 2 bdrms on main, 2 bdrms up & 2 bdrm in bsmt w/suite potential, older double garage, large yard, updated roof, furnace, HW tank, windows, drain tiles. 50’ x 130’ lot.

Beautifully decorated 2 bdrm 2 bath, 1157 sq ft Garden Suite w/ gorgeous River view in Fraserview close to parks, shopping, recreation and transit. This updated suite features laminate floors, energy efficient gas fireplace with designer mantel, in-floor heating throughout, insuite laundry, custom window coverings, oak kitchen w/ ceramic tile floors, large closets, open plan, large room sizes, new carpets and 4 piece ensuite in master bdrm. Building is well maintained and managed, rainscreened, 3 year old roof and refurbished hallways. Adult orientated 19+, pets allowed and no rentals.

OPEN SAT 2:30-4:30 & SUN 12:00-1:30

NEW LOCATION

Kellie Vallee

www.TeamDaveVallee.com

OPEN SUN 2:00-4:00

VANCOUVER

We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.

Team Dave Vallee 604-526-2888

OPEN SAT & SUN 2:00-4:00

EXPANDED LOCATION

In The Brick’s March 2nd, ‘Boxing Day Blowout Is Back’ ﬂyer, the Fierce Bonded Leather 3 Piece Package was priced in error at $1399.97. The correct price should be $1739.91.

OPEN SAT 2:30-4:30

OPEN SAT 12:00-2:00

#1806 719 Princess Street $373,800

#104 67 Miner Street $264,500

#1804 6888 Station Hill, Bby $475,000

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.

Bright, South facing One + Den (or 2 bdrm), 2 bths quiet condo in Fraserview park with peek-a-boo river & Mount Baker views. The unit has a built-in Murphy bed in the den, extra large pantry, insuite laundry, insuite air conditioning, security system, built-in vacuum, laminate floors, gas f/p & lots of closet space. Amenities include guest suite, recreational/social room & beautifully landscaped grounds w/ pathways & gazebos. 1 small pet allowed, 1 rental allowed. 19+ complex

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.

A16 NewsLeader Friday, March 2, 2012

Taste of Africa fundraiser

“ We’ll get you back on the road.” From chipped windshields to complete replacements come see the experts in glass and auto body repairs.

NICK FUSCO Body Shop Manager

DUECK AUTO

MOBILE GLASS GLASS 604-910-0861 | BODY SHOP 604-324-0480 THREE LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU COMPLIMENTARY

400 S. E. Marine Dr., Vanc. 604-324-7222 VALET 888 Terminal Ave., Vanc. 604-675-7900 SERVICE 12100 Fetherstone Way, Rich. 604-273-1311

A Grade 9 New Westminster secondary student is holding a fundraising event to help her go to Kenya this summer to build a school and work on water projects in the African nation. Madeleine Clarkson’s silent auction/appetizer called A Taste of Africa will be held at the De Dutch New Westminster restaurant on Saturday, March 10, 7 to 9 p.m. One item for auction is third row seats to a Vancouver Canucks game. For tickets and details email hbclarkson@shaw. ca. Clarkson has been a member of the Free the Children club at her schools for three years. For more about her journey go to madeleinelclarkson.blogspot.com.

Sunday, March 18. It is a concert reading of a Canadian comedy written by Eugene Stickland about an aging actress who is cast as King Lear. It is directed by Colleen Winton and stars Marilyn Norry and Rachel Harrison. Cellist Peggy Lee will perform her Jessie-award winning score. The show will be at Holy Trinity Cathedral, 514 Carnarvon St., in New Westminster, starting at 2 p.m. Details are at www. citystagenewwest.org and tickets are available through www. brownpapertickets.ca.

Career fair Monday For those in search of a career, Douglas College will be holding a Career Exploration Fair at the New Westminster campus on Monday from 10 a.m to 3 p.m. Participants can meet prospective employers, explore different ¿elds and career paths, talk to representatives from many industries, develop contacts, gain job search advice and interview experience, and submit resumes. The fair will be held on the concourse at 700 Royal Ave.

See Queen Lear City Stage New West will be putting on Queen Lear on

SANDY LONGRIDGE

LYLE LONGRIDGE

Medallion Member, Top 5% of all real estate sales

Medallion Member,

BUYERS & SELLERS OPTIONS REALTY

Each ofﬁce independently owned & operated

CALL SANDY OR LYLE! 604-540-SALE (7253) Visit www.bcrealtyoptions.com for pics, virtual tours & details | 626-12th St., New West NEW LISTING

103 28 RICHMOND ST, NW

#1313 248 SHERBROOKE ST

#60 323 GOVERNORS CT, NW

1412 HAMILTON ST, WEST END NW

#601 70 RICHMOND ST

1023 EWEN AVE, NW

349,900

TUNE IN

TO REAL ESTATE RADIO $

549,900

799,000

Huge family home in central Queensborough with 9 bedrooms, 5 baths and 2 terrific mortgage helpers. Over 3000 sq ft featuring hardwood floors, granite entry, beautiful family room off of kitchen with gas fireplace and entry to the spacious deck. Tons of maple cabinets, S/S appl, a great floorplan. 1 legal 2 bedroom suite, plus bachelor/ in law suite. Close to Schools, parks and community center ,bus line, shopping, new Lowes, Walmart and the many amenities at your doorstep. A Completely revitalized River Front area where property values are rising and quickly filling up with growing families. A perfect location to call home and grow your equity!

Huge end unit 4 level townhome boasting spectacular river and mountain views from 2 levels & complete with private garden. Really feels like a big single family home and includes a super handy 2 car covered garage. Nestled superbly on the hill, quiet, serene & loaded w/windows to take advantage of the streaming sunlight. Big kitchen w/views & spacious den complete w/ﬁreplace & separate dining area. Upper level living room also with oh so cozy ﬁreplace & backs on to the garden which is so convenient for the pet lovers & family BBQs/ get-togethers. 3 large bedrooms up including amazing master with den, walk in closet & full ensuite bathroom. Wonderful neighbourhood & Well maintained complex. Call to view! Age 45 +.

MLS V931292

MLS V917860

#602 1065 QUAYSIDE DR, NW

Listen for us Saturday “The Copperstone”, mornings 10:00-11:00am on AM 650! beautiful 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom plus den overlooking quiet park-like In this changing setting. Spacious open floor marketplace choose the plan with many tasteful ASSIST2SELL advantage upgrades incl new carpet, to competitively price designer paint, new tile, your home, sell quickly back splash/flooring, light and beat out the fixtures, shows a “10”. competition! Generous, private covered NOW THAT’S deck perfect for entertaining. A SMART MOVE! Vibrant, Sapperton area with mtn views, 2 parking stalls and easy access to skytrain, Visit our website to shops, schools, hospital etc. find out about our Best location in building! unique ASSIST2SELL Rainscreened and balance 20% BUYER of 2-5-10 warranty.

BUYERS!

MLS V929392

530 16TH STREET, NW

SOLD..

S SAVING S WITH RESULT HE SELLER! TO T

SOLD..

S SAVING S WITH RESULT HE SELLER! TO T

“Team Assist2Sell sold “Lyle and Sandy our home with full from MLS service and we Team Assist2Sell only paid a ﬂat fee of SOLD our home for $3995! Thank you Lyle 99.9% of the asking and Sandy for saving price with full MLS us over $13000 in fees. Thank you for being so service and we only paid $4995 Flat quick and effective in Fee!” selling our home.”

INCENTIVE PLAN!

#240 1201 EWEN AVE, NW

R.&.A. Whitﬁeld

Leslie & Colin

SOLD..

INGS “Governors Court”. Centrally H SAV TS WIT area !with 2 R E located L RESULFraserview L SE TO T2HEbathrooms with bedrooms, large den or could be family room. Big, bright end unit with great use of space, over 1000 sq ft. Spacious rooms and large den set this unit a part. A large kitchen with open pass through, newer appliances and separate dining area. Meticulously maintained, new carpet, W/D, light ﬁxtures and freshly painted, very tastefully done. Nothing to do but move in. Enjoy mountain views from private covered deck. 2 A/C units incl. Rainscreened building, new roof offers peace of mind, Maintenance fees include gas/Hot water, 45+ age restriction. Call to view this beauty before it’s too late. MLS V929092

#108 8600 JONES RD, RICHMOND

142 3105 DAYANEE BLVD, COQ

ER D OFF

P ACCE

499,000 . SOLD.. $

299,900

218,000

499,000

629,913

S SAVING S WITH RESULT HE SELLER! TO T

• Views of the Fraser River • Spacious 1 bedroom + Den • Concrete Hi rise • Central Quay location. • Very well kept unit

• 5 bedroom, 4 bath • 4 year young 1/2 Duplex • 1 bedroom mortgage helper • Huge green space directly behind • Rarely available

• Tasteful , spacious and elegant • 4 bedroom & Den , 3 bath • Covered 2 car garage • Super Central Alexander Walk • Well Over 1700 sq ft

• Townhouse-style unit • outside entrance • extra large patio • one bedroom and 1 bath • Can rent for at least $1000/mo

• 3 bedroom , 3 bathroom • Open concept • Perfect for entertaining • Granite counters, designer • A must see

MLS V923043

MLS V920720

MLS V923702

MLS V917817

MLS V923718

If you are thinking of buying or selling, think of ASSIST2SELL...Your Full Service, Results with Savings Real Estate Agency!

Friday, March 2, 2012 NewsLeader A17

RE Lestate

REVIEW

presented by

This week’s feature ...

uptown PENTHOUSE at 1803 720 Hamilton Street, New West Amazing mountain and city views from this bright and spacious six year old 1307 sf, two bedroom, two bathroom PENTHOUSE in Bosa’s “Generations” building. In the heart of Uptown New Westminster close to shopping, transit, parks and recreation. This lovely suite feats an open plan w/32’x14’ living room/dining room area with gas ﬁreplace and sliding doors to large covered deck, kitchen with upgraded granite counter on island, custom overheight cabinets and stainless steel appliances, updated bathrooms with granite and undermount sinks. Two parking stalls. Pets ok. Well maintained building with exercise centre and social amenities room.

Priced at $509,900 For more information please contact Dave Vallee from ReMax at 604-526-2888

Gorgeous granite counters and stainless appliances

Stunning views from covered balcony

Lots of room to socialize and play

2011

Randall E. Cobbett

When you need a team that understands your legal concerns, choose the Law Firm voted The Best of Burnaby for 11 consecutive years, and the top A list for the last 4 years. Home Purchase / Mortgage and Refinance legal packages

Tel (604)299-6251 Fax(604)299-6627 www.cobbett-cotton.com Mon - Thu: 9 am - 9 pm Fri & Sat: 9 am - 5 pm #300 - 410 Carleton Ave., at Hastings, Burnaby

A18 NewsLeader Friday, March 2, 2012

$50,000 TO HELP THE KIDS

)FMQ VT NBLF B CJH Â´EFBMÂľ GPS #$ $IJMESFOÂľT )PTQJUBM ÂŠBOE ZPV DBO Â´XJOÂľ XIJMF EPJOH HPPE Help us reach 10,000 sign-ups for some exciting rewards from Save On Foods

%POÂľU NJTT PVU 4JHO VQ ZPVÂľSF BVUPNBUJDBMMZ FOUFSFE UP XJO XFFLMZ QSJ[FT )FMQ VT SFBDI TJHO VQT BOE #$ $IJMESFOÂľT )PTQJUBM XJMM SFDFJWF

BCDailyDeals gives you discounts of

50-90% off on meals, entertainment, spas and activities Win a $100 gift card from Save-On-Foods :

0VS QBSUOFST NBLF B #JH %&"- GPS $IJMESFOÂľT )PTQJUBM BCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s very own since 1915. Save-On-Foods is committed to the health, nutrition and education of kids and their families. Save-On-Foods has proudly supported BC Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital Foundation for over a quarter century. And, as a local company, has earned a reputation as a great place to shop, delivering fresh products at low prices, plus all the things you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t put a price on like exceptional service, quality and a team that genuinely cares.

)PX JU XPSLT 1. REGISTER at BCDailyDeals.com - No purchase necessary 2. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re automatically entered into our weekly prize draw

Win a Party Pack for 12 from PIZZA HUT:

3. Prizes awarded Mondays: March 5, 12 and 19 4. EARN $10 Deal Bucks credit when someone you refer makes their ďŹ rst purchase 5. Encourage others so we can reach the goal of 10,000 new registrations

Win a $500 gift card from LA-Z-BOY:

gif t ca rd

6. REACH 10,000 new subscribers for BC Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital Foundation 7. REWARD BC Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital when the target is achieved 8. REJOICE with sick children when The Foundation receives $50,000 in value from BCDailyDeals

)PU EFBMT DPNJOH TPPO Sydney spent 6 months in BC Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital ďŹ ghting leukemia and today she is a healthy six year-old eager to help others. For contest details, and to read Sydneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s story please go to bcdailydeals.com

Broco Auto Glass Art Knapps Mini Golf Swiss Chalet De Dutch Pannekoek House Wraps Plus Make Me Over Salon and Spa Bella Pizza

WIN-WIN! Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s so easy to Make a Big Deal for Sick Kids and Win Sign up to bcdailydeals and encourage others to as well. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be entered automatically and as the number of subscribers grows youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll help reach the 10,000 mark and trigger rewards for BC Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital.

4JHO VQ GPS #$%BJMZ%FBMT BOE ZPV DBO XJOÂŠ

THIS WEEKâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S WINNERS! } $500 LA-Z-BOY gift card Joan Brooks

} Party Pack for 12 from PIZZA HUT Jan Oosterhof-Contant, Karl Sammet, Carmen La Plante, Dianne Parker

} $100 gift card from SAVE-ON-FOODS Marianne Mulder, Alan Notte, Carole Riley, Danny Jay, Nita Chand, Ray Dieno

} $100 in DEAL BUCKS Gerald Hanlon

Friday, March 2, 2012 NewsLeader A19

COMING APRIL 2012 Another quality Foxridge Homes South Surrey neighbourhood of over 100 single family homes, some with gorgeous valley views and captivating achitectural details inside and out.

anada Hw

SH N OW EW HO M E

TH GRAND OPENING MARCH COMING10SOON. GRAND OPENING . Northbank is a collection of 109 stunning hi-rise view homes in New Westminster. 'FBUVSJOH MBSHFS UIBO BWFSBHF BOE XFMM UIPVHIU PVU nPPSQMBOT ZPV SF DFSUBJO UP mOE B IPNF QFSGFDU GPS ZPVS OFFET &WFSZ /PSUICBOL IPNF PGGFST WJFXT VQ PS EPXO UIF 'SBTFS 3JWFS -POH river views TUBSU GSPN 10% deposit for a limited time.

REGISTER TODAY: northbank.ca 604.523.0081 PRESENTATION CENTRE AT 18 BEGBIE This is not an offering for sale. Developer reserves the right to make changes to the pricing without notice. E. & O.E.

BR EA T VI HTA EW K S ING

. vd

Trans C

24TH Ave.

Hw y

E RG

SURREY GOLF COURSE

168A ST

170 S

28TH Ave.

99 NG

David Ave

OPEN DAILY Noon to 5pm 1342 Fifeshire Street, Coquitlam 778-285-6299 burke@qualicogroup.com

COQUITLAM CENTRE

Galloway Ave

Fifeshire St

78A AVE

David Ave Coast Meridian Rd

168 ST 78 AVE

OPEN DAILY Noon to 5pm 7797-170 Street, Surrey 778-574-2550 links@qualicogroup.com

Coast Meridian Rd

FROM HIGH $700â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

160 St.

FROM $598,900

A20 NewsLeader Friday, March 2, 2012

LIVEATLIFT.CA This is not an offering for sale, as such an offering can only be made by a disclosure statement. E.&O.E.

2 LEVELS WITH YARD

1 BDRM, 1 BDRM + DEN

2 LEVELS WITH ROOF DECK

GET MORE ON THE MOUNTAIN

GARDEN HOMES // FROM THE LOW $400S

DELUXE FLATS // FROM THE MID $200S

SKY HOMES // FROM THE MID $400S

LIFT’s upscale style is unquestionably the best at SFU — a sister to the successful ORIGIN development by Porte. Don’t miss out this time; get on board today. Sales begin February 2012. Call 604.320.3386 or register at:

Friday, March 2, 2012 NewsLeader A21

Access to transportation key when choosing a new home

Transit â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;a really vital linkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; in our lives How much is convenient transportation worth? It might be a cop-out to say â&#x20AC;&#x153;it depends,â&#x20AC;? but thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s how it is. Sometimes it can add to the cost of a home, but in other cases it can actually save you some cash. Take Forge Propertiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Keystone townhome development in South Surrey. Forge spokesman Cory Saran says lots of buyers are coming in from Vancouver and Richmond because itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s close enough to Highway 99 that residents can hop on the freeway and get going within minutes. And with homes starting at $445,000, he says commuters can save a bundle compared to living in a similar, 1,800 square-foot townhome downtown. â&#x20AC;&#x153;To buy a townhome with this squarefootage in Vancouver is a million-plus,â&#x20AC;? he

says. Saran says the proximity to the 99 is huge for Keystone buyers. From the development, you can get to Langley in 20 minutes and downtown Vancouver in about 30 if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re lucky, he says. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the same for developments near public transit. WestStone Propertiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 40-storey condo tower Ultra â&#x20AC;&#x201C; part of the Urban Village project in Surreyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s City Centre â&#x20AC;&#x201C; is a three-minute walk to the SkyTrain. Bob Dominick, vicepresident of sales and marketing at WestStone, says this proximity to transit has been a huge draw for SFU students in particular, but also commuters who get to work without a car. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Many of our residents look at it as access to entertainment,â&#x20AC;? Dominick says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a really vital link in our lives.â&#x20AC;?

Going for the gold

Celebrating the best of B.C. at the Georgies by Kerry Vital

In the grand tradition of awards season, the Canadian Home Buildersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Association of British Columbia joined in the fun with their annual Georgie Awards, held on Feb. 25 at the Vancouver Convention Centre. This year was the 20th anniversary of the awards, which recognize excellence in residential home construction, renovation, design, development, and sales and marketing. â&#x20AC;&#x153;From Whistler to the Lower Mainland to the Okanagan, the winners of this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Georgies are golden examples of what excellent residential construction is all about,â&#x20AC;? says CHBA BC President Doug Wittal. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The winners â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and indeed all the finalists

â&#x20AC;&#x201C; have shown us that B.C. is truly at the forefront of the country when it comes to innovative design, quality construction and great customer service.â&#x20AC;? Several familiar names in the industry were among the winners, including Adera Development Corporation for Best Innovative Feature and Best Townhouse Development for seven35 and Larco Investments Ltd. for Best Multi-Family Low Rise Development for their Morgan Crossing community. There were two big winners at this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s awards. MAC Marketing Solutions was the recipient of six awards, including Marketing Campaign of the Year, Best Sales Centre and Best Project-Specific Website. They also

received a Special Platinum Award for winning 27 Georgies over the past seven years. Portrait Homes also won a Special Platinum Award for winning 27 Georgies in the past 11 years. This year the team won three other awards, for Large Volume Single Family Home Builder of the Year, Customer Choice Award â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Single Family Home Builder

and Customer Choice Award â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Multi Family Home Builder. This is the fourth year theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve won the single family home award in the customer choice category, something that the company is very proud of as the winner of the award is selected by homeowners. To see a full list of winners and nominees, check out www. georgieawards.ca

â&#x20AC;&#x153;

The winners ... are golden examples of what excellent residential construction is about,â&#x20AC;? says CHBA BC President Doug Wittal.

Martin Knowles photos

The teams at MAC Marketing Solutions, top, and Portrait Homes, above, were the recipients of a Special Platinum Georgie this year, after winning 27 Georgies in seven years and 11 years, respectively. This year was the 20th anniversary of the awards.

Dreaming of West Coast Living At its Best!? Make it a reality at the BC Log Home, Timber Frame and Country Living Show Whether youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re planning, buying, building, or renovating a cabin, cottage or country home, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll find almost everything you needâ&#x20AC;Ś Talk to recreation, property and building experts, and much more!! Explore three log homes, see products including alternate energy, and eco-friendly products and check out our seminar stage. Plus win a beautiful log bench or patio furniture while youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re there.

ABBOTSFORD t 53"%&9 4BU BN QN t 4VO BN QN

www.bclogandcountrylivingshow.ca

ENTER TO WIN BEAUTIFUL LOG BENCH Courtesy of Cariboo Custom Logworks COFFEE TABLE Courtesy of Root Work Design

Cooking demonstrations with Well Seasoned Gourmet, Angie Quaale

A22 NewsLeader Friday, March 2, 2012

A World of Difference.

NOW SELLING

MAPLE RIDGE

Kanaka Creek 3 & 4 BED TOWNHOMES from $299,900 Situated in an established Maple Ridge neighbourhood next to Kanaka Creek Elementary School, this is a place perfect for growing families. Visit us at 11176 Gilker Hill Road. Open 12-5pm daily. 604 - 476 -1188

SURREY

Bishop Creek 3 BED TOWNHOMES from the mid $300’s Nestled between Harold Bishop Elementary School and mature parkland, Bishop Creek is close to both nature and convenient amenities. Register now – bluetreehomes.ca or 604-588-0005

COQUITLAM

Mackin Park Mackin Park

1- 2 BED MODERN APARTMENTS from the low $200’s Situated in Maillardville, the historic heart of Coquitlam, these homes will be unrivalled in their proximity and access to all parts of Metro Vancouver. Register now – bluetreehomes.ca

Kanaka pricing subject to change without notice. HST not included. This is not an offering for sale. Such an offering can only be made by way of a disclosure statement. E.&O.E.

See more at bluetreehomes.ca

Friday, March 2, 2012 NewsLeader A23

A24 NewsLeader Friday, March 2, 2012

Friday, March 2, 2012 NewsLeader A25

Home buyers seminar With so many diverse factors to take into consideration when buying a new home, particularly in the Vancouver region, it is no surprise ¿rst-time home buyers need a little help de-mystifying the process. All the key questions will be covered by a panel of experts at the 18th annual seminar for ¿rst-time home buyers, presented by the Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Association (GVHBA) on Tuesday, April 3 from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Bell Performing Arts Centre, 6250 144 St., Surrey. Admission to the popular seminar is free. Speakers are Robyn Adamache, senior market analyst, Canada Mortgage & Housing Corp.; Wendy Acheson, VP and registrar, Homeowner Protection Of¿ce, branch of

BC Housing; Narrinder Dhanoya-Bhangu, vice president, Paci¿c region, Genworth Financial Canada; Inde Sumal, vice-president of residential mortgages, BC region, RBC Royal Bank; Eugen Klein, president, Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver; Tom Reeves, assistant vice-president, National Home Warranty; and Aaron Lightman, associate, Farris & Company LLP. Seminar moderator is Shayne Ramsay, chief executive of¿cer of BC Housing. Pre-registration is required. Register online at www.gvhba.org or call 778-565-4288 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. Although the seminar is free, attendees are asked to bring a food item for the Surrey Food Bank.

Eye Catching Contemporary with Mediterranean Touches Open Sunday 2-4pm

4462 William Street, Burnaby

Custom European construction 3800 sq ft on 2 levels. Fresh redecorating clean. Elegant foyer w/skylight, sunken liv rm, spacious din rm, fam rm w/view, kit with granite, s/s, rich coloured island and cabinets, very attractive glass tile backsplash, roomy eating area and pantry. Three bedrooms on the main. No stairs to climb to bedrooms. Nice blend of solid oak, stained maple and ceramic ﬂooring. Two bedrooms and large ofﬁce or 3rd bedroom make up a lovely spacious walkout in-law suite. Sundeck and neat fenced backyard enjoy sunny south exposure. Situated on a quiet treelined street just steps to SkyTrain and Brentwood Mall.

Patricia Boscacci

Helping people make better decisions everyday!

Just Listed 7466 Holly Street, Burnaby $879,000 Rare find! Immac 2 storey home featuring 3 bedrooms up and a 2 bdrm suite down. Home features formal living room and dining room, granite fireplace. In floor radiant heat. Bright kitchen with family room and patio doors to an extended balcony. Master with ensuite. Downstairs a lovely suite for in laws, with a separate entry and laundry area. Bonus room for owners use. Attached double garage. Lovely quiet street. Walk to library, rec centre, transportation and High Gate. Don’t wait, call today!

16702 - 57A Avenue, Cloverdale $799,900 Custom built home on Ridge in sought after West Cloverdale. Home features office on main, Great room concept with open kitchen, granite, S/S appliances. Large eating area with patio doors to covered deck with gas fireplace. Separate dining room. Wood floors and extensive use of granite in all bathrooms. Master with ensuite and 2 other large bedrooms and huge loft area. 2 bedroom quality suite (unauth) with walk out covered patio area. Front & back yard with irrigation system. Come and view this beauty. Pictures can be viewed at www.patriciaboscacci.com

1003 - 10899 University Drive, Surrey $289,900 Welcome home to the Observatory, a quality concrete high rise at the Gateway Skytrain Station. This immac 2 bedroom, 2 bath corner unit features many updates, including solid hardwood ﬂoors, extensive use of crown moulding and wainscoting, bright open unit features a gas ﬁreplace in living room, dining room with patio doors to huge balcony with lovely s/w VIEWS. Master with ensuite and a large second bedroom or den. Building features newly renovated lobby, with exercise centre, live-in caretaker and security system. Walk to transportation, recreation, university etc. Price below 2011 assessment of $309.000. This is a must see! Fast possession possible! Pictures can be viewed at www.patriciaboscacci.com

To view call Yuji 604-626-1521 New World Realty

Patricia Boscacci Sutton Group ofﬁce: 604.603.9654 email: pboscacci@shaw.ca www.patriciaboscacci.com

Your No. 1 Choice for Your Real Estate!

T R A D I T I O NA L ST Y L E & CO N T E M PO R A RY E L EGA N C E

NOW SELLING

2, 3 & 4 BEDROOM GEORGIAN TOWNHOMES from the mid $300,000’s ABBEY ROAD

With a world of shopping, dining and recreation surrounding you at every turn, at Abbey Road you’ll never have to venture far from home. Set amongst large mature trees and extensive landscaping, open green spaces, private yards and muse entranceways, Abbey Road gives ϐ Ǥ ϐ ǯ togethers with friends and family, as well as a traditional English garden with secure play area for little ones, and Abbey Road is more than a place to call home, it is a community within a community that brings every convenience and amenity right to your door step.

COME TOG E THER

www.abbeyroadliving.com

24th Avenue & 164th Street South Surrey

Park Ridge g Homes

L T D.

This is not an offering for sale. Abbey Road is developed in joint venture by Woodbridge Homes and Park Ridge Homes. The developer reserves the right to make modiﬁcations and changes to the information contained herein without notice. Rendering is representational only. E.&O.E.

A26 NewsLeader Friday, March 2, 2012

SOUTH OF LOUGHEED

BURNABY’S MOST LIVABLE URBAN COMMUNITY

COMING SOON REGISTER NOW

SOLODISTRICT.COM This is not an offering for sale. Any such offering can only be made by way of disclosure statement. E.&.O.E.

BUILDING ON THE BOSA LEGACY

Friday, March 2, 2012 NewsLeader A27

AMBERLEIGH COQUITLAM

Marguerite Ave

Highland Drive

BURKE MOUNTAIN

Pin et

David Ave Coast Meridian Rd

Johnson St

ree W

Queenston Ave

Coquitlam Centre

Lou

ghe

y 7

A28 NewsLeader Friday, March 2, 2012

Friday, March 2, 2012 NewsLeader A29

INDEX IN BRIEF FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS . . . . . . . . . 1-8 COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS . . . . 9-57 TRAVEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61-76 CHILDREN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80-98 EMPLOYMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102-198 BUSINESS SERVICES . . . . . . . . . . 203-387 PETS & LIVESTOCK . . . . . . . . . . . 453-483 MERCHANDISE FOR SALE . . . . . . 503-587 REAL ESTATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 603-696 RENTALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 703-757 AUTOMOTIVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 804-862 MARINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 903-920

AGREEMENT It is agreed by any Display or Classified Advertiser requesting space that the liability of the paper in the event of failure to publish an advertisement shall be limited to the amount paid by the advertiser for that portion of the advertising space occupied by the incorrect item only, and that there shall be no liability in any event beyond the amount paid for such advertisement. The publisher shall not be liable for slight changes or typographical errors that do not lessen the value of an advertisement. bcclassified.com cannot be responsible for errors after the first day of publication of any advertisement. Notice of errors on the first day should immediately be called to the attention of the Classified Department to be corrected for the following edition. bcclassified.com reserves the right to revise, edit, classify or reject any advertisment and to retain any answers directed to the bcclassified.com Box Reply Service and to repay the customer the sum paid for the advertisment and box rental.

DISCRIMINATORY LEGISLATION Advertisers are reminded that Provincial legislation forbids the publication of any advertisement which discriminates against any person because of race, religion, sex, color, nationality, ancestry or place of origin, or age, unless the condition is justified by a bona fide requirement for the work involved.

COPYRIGHT Copyright and/or properties subsist in all advertisements and in all other material appearing in this edition of bcclassified.com. Permission to reproduce wholly or in part and in any form whatsoever, particularly by a photographic or offset process in a publication must be obtained in writing from the publisher. Any unauthorized reproduction will be subject to recourse in law.

Advertise across Advertise across the the Advertise across the Lower Mainland Mainland in Lower in lower mainland in the 18 best-read the 18 best-read thecommunity 17 best-read community community newspapers and newspapers and newspapers. dailies. 53 dailies. ON THE WEB: ON THE WEB:

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS 33

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

INFORMATION

CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certification, adoption property rental opportunities. For peace of mind & a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.

114

CLASS 1 DRIVERS WANTED! Sign bonus $2000 for Owner/op ph: 604-598-3498/fax: 604-598-3497

CLASS 1 DRIVER

DENIED CANADA PENSION plan disability benefits? The Disability Claims Advocacy Clinic can help. Call Allison Schmidt at 1-877-793-3222. www.dcac.ca

041

To Surrey - Seattle pin to pin. Mon. - Fri. 8:00p.m. departure. Must hold valid Fast Pass and have 2 years experience. Please e-mail resume: ovrss@nethop.net or Fax or Call: 1.250.295.6449

PERSONALS

DATING SERVICE. LongTerm/Short-Term Relationships, FREE TO TRY!!! 1-877-297-9883. Live intimate conversation, Call: #7878 or 1-888-534-6984. Live adult 1on1. Call: 1-866-311-9640 or #5015. Meet Local Single Ladies. 1-877-8045381. (18+).

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

115

Vancouver Island University training for over 50 years, No simulators. Low student / instructor ratio. 1-888-920-2221 ext: 6130 www.viu.ca/ heavyequipment

HAWAII ON THE MAINLAND, where healthy low-cost living can be yours. Modern Arenal Maleku Condominiums, 24/7 secured Community, Costa Rica “the most friendly country on earth”! 1-780-952-0709; www.CanTico.ca

108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

WORK FROM HOME. Largest Medical Transcriptionist employer in Canada looks to CanScribe for 100 more MT’s. We need more students! Enroll Today! 1-800-466-1535 www.canscribe.com admissions@canscribe.com

114

DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

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.

Class 1 Drivers & Owner Operators BC & Alberta Runs Local O/O’s require TLS COMPETITIVE WAGES! Send resume & “N” print abstract Fax: 1-888-778-3563 or E-mail: jobs@bstmanagement.net or Call: 604-214-3161

WE’RE ON THE WEB www.bcclassified.com

UP TO $20/HR We need 12 CSR reps now!

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

bcclassified.com

MEDICAL/DENTAL

EXPERIENCED Emergency Medical Technician/Level III First Responder willing to also work as Camp Attendant/Cook’s Help/Laborer, June-August, 25-man trailer camp, pay DOE. Serious inquiries only. linda@ethosgeo.com

142 OFFICE SUPPORT/CLERKS

Administrative Position

SITE OFFICE ASSISTANT

Full time position in pleasant working environment with full benefits. Hours 8-4, Mon-Fri. Minimum of 3 years experience in data entry invoicing, pricing, invoice verification and customer service. Position requires attention to detail, accuracy and excellent telephone skills. Fluency in French would be an asset, but not required. 13139 - 80 Ave. Surrey,V3W 3B1 info@kiefmusic.com or Fax (604) 590-6999. No phone calls please.

156

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

CIVIL & PARK CONSTRUCTORS Seeks Site Ofﬁce Assistant for various projects in the Vancouver area. Must have own vehicle. Must speak fluent English. Must be computer literate First Aid an asset. Fulltime $15 - $18 (depending on experience) Plus OVERTIME and BENEFITS Fax resume to 604-507-4711 or Email: Paul.orourke@wilcocivil.ca www.wilcocivil.ca

TRAIN TO BE AN Apartment/Condominium Manager at home! We have jobs across Canada. Thousands of graduates working. 31 years of success! Government certified. www.RMTI.ca or 1-800-665-8339, 604-681-5456.

WE’RE ON THE WEB www.bcclassified.com

HELP WANTED

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 ASPHALT PAVING Personnel Required: Paving contractor in the beautiful BC Interior requires paving personnel for all aspects of Asphalt Laydown. Applicants should have minimum 1 years’ experience in Highway, Commercial and Residential Paving, although candidates with construction experience will be considered for training. Please forward resume to paverswanted@yahoo.ca.

Carpenter-Joiner

needed for Westeck Windows Mfg. Inc. $ 22.00 -25.00 hourly - 40 hrs. per week. Send resumes to 8104 Evans Parkway Chilliwack, British Columbia V2R 5R8, apply by email at westeckjobs@hotmail.com or by fax at (604) 792-6714.

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!

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

All Ages, All Ethnicities

CALL 604-558-2278

109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

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

Vancouver's Urban Weekly, is seeking a full time retail advertising/ marketing representative. This opportunity is for a results oriented individual. Candidates for this position will possess the ability to service existing clients and develop new business in an extensive and varied territory. Must enjoy outside sales. If you have a proven track record in sales and customer service, thrive on working in a fast-paced environment, are highly motivated, career oriented with strong organization and communication skills, we would like to hear from you. Our work environment sets industry standards for professionalism and combines a salary/benefit package designed to attract and retain outstanding employees. Please send your application in confidence to: Gail Nugent Advertising Manager WE 280-1770 Burrard St., Vancouver, BC V6J 3G7 email: admanager@WEVancouver.com Closing date: March 15, 2012

www.bcnewsgroup.com

SALES

156

SALES

Inside Sales Specialist

Advertising Representative

130

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

Send resume to: Kief Music Ltd,

139

109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS

EARN EXTRA CASH! - P/T, F/T Immediate Openings For Men & Women. Easy Computer Work, Others Positions Are Available. Can Be Done From Home. No Experience Needed. www.HWC-BC.com

HELP WANTED

ERICA @ 604-777-2195

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.

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

DON’T MISS this opportunity. 30 year manufacture expanding across Canada. Fencing, decks and docks. Expanding your business or start new. Email: info@friendlyearth.com; www.friendlyearth.com. 1-800-4659968.

130

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

EDUCATION

Get Practical Skills That Get Jobs

TRAVEL

Be Your Own Boss! Attention Locals! People req. to work from home online. Earn $500$4500+ P/T or F/T. Toll Free 1.877.880.8843 leave mess.

HELP WANTED

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR TRAINING

TRAVEL

to Every Hunter in BC! Advertise in The BC Hunting Regulations Synopsis 2012-2014 publication. Increased circulation 250,000 copies! Tremendous Reach, Two Year Edition! Contact Annemarie at 1 800 661 6335 or hunt@blackpress.ca

130

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

TransX hiring O/OPS BC-AB Excellent Rates + Lease Program PH: 1 877-914-0001

DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

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. 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 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

A30 NewsLeader Friday, March 2, 2012 EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 151

PROFESSIONALS/ MANAGEMENT

HOLIDAY Retirement is seeking pairs of motivated managers for our Independent Senior Living communities. You’ll have the chance to work alongside your partner, receive a competitive salary and excellent benefits. The ideal duo is team-oriented, with sales experience. Please apply on-line at www.holidaytouch.com or send resumes for both to myfuture@holidaytouch.com.

154

RETAIL

CASHIERS/STORE CLERK req’d Your Dollar Store With More New West. P/T & F/T positions. Must be available for some week- day and weekend shifts.Retail exp an asset. Please email resume to ydswmnewwest@gmail.com Attn: Store Manager - new store hiring

156

SALES

IN-HOME SALES PROFESSIONALS This Is A Real Opportunity to make over $100,000/year

North Delta based international basement waterproofing and crawlspace repair company Basement Systems Vancouver Inc. is GROWING! You will run self-generated and COMPANY PROVIDED high quality leads and close sales. Must have home sales exp. OR come from the residential real estate, window / siding / roofing industries, home inspection, or home improvement industries. Must be able to access confined spaces to do your inspections for quotes. 100% commission based income, offering the highest commissions in the industry. We provide the BEST training, systems, products, and services in the business. We are the biggest and best. A valid Passport is required for travel to training facilities. Reply with Resume as a word or PDF document to

careers@bsv.ca NO CALLS, please!!!

160

TRADES, TECHNICAL

CNC MACHINIST Trades qualified manual machining background an asset. Afternoon shifts available.

MANUAL MACHINIST Trades qualified with good skills. Boring mill experience an asset.

GRINDER Capable of precision grinding. Experience on internal, external and universal grinders.

HARD CHROMED PLATER Prefer experience in the hard chrome plating industry.

TOOL ROOM ATTENDANT Knowledge of tools relating to a machine shop. Inventory management, purchasing & computer skills. Knowledge of SAP software is an asset. Competitive Wages & Beneﬁts Package including RRSP Plan. Wartsila Canada supports the Federal Contractors Program as it relates to Employment Equity for Women, Aboriginals, Visible Minorities and Persons with Disabilities. Send/email resume to: Bob.boudreau@wartsila.com 1771 Savage Rd, Richmond, B.C V6V 1R1 Fax: 604-244-1181 www.wartsila.com

JPK CONTRACTORS requires rough carpenters/joiners as soon as possible. Responsibilities: framing walls, roof structures, windows, doors, assemble and join wood components, install floor beams, follow blueprints. Full-time, 24.50$/hour, Metro Vancouver jobsites. Ideal candidate with high school completion and at least four years experience as joiner/carpenter. Please contact us at jpkcontractorsca@gmail.com.

Required Immediately! Journeyman RV Technician for Kamloops largest RV Dealership. Jubilee RV Centre offers excellent wage compensation, medical & dental benefits, ongoing industry training and year round employment. Come join our team in sunny and warm Kamloops, where you will be appreciated, love our climate and enjoy all our outdoor activities! Please forward your resume to service@jubileerv.com Attention Steve Joyce - Service Manager

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 160

Join Vancouver’s most talented artists and a panel of respected art judges to celebrate the spirit of community.

TRADES, TECHNICAL

SOLAR SOLUTIONS NEEDS ELECTRICIAN TO INSTALL SOLAR SYSTEMS.. LOWER MAIN LAND EXCLUSIVE. CHECK WHOLESALE SOLAR SOLUTIONS WEBSITE FOR DETAILS. CONTACT BUBBAFRANK@HOTMAIL.CA. WORK local! You could commute hours per day to work in the city or, you could work locally at IMW. Make $30-35 per hour plus shift premium as a CNC MACHINIST and $20-25 per hour plus premiums as a OPERATOR, spend more time with your family and earn while you would be driving. Send your resume and cover letter to hr@imw.ca. Only expereinced applicants need apply.

Vote for the winner of the People’s Choice Award. Bid in a silent auction and help create a piece of community art.

PERSONAL SERVICES 173E

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.

Proceeds go to L’Arche Greater Vancouver, an organization dedicated to providing homes and day programs for adults with developmental disabilities.

HERBAL MAGIC - With Herbal Magic lose up to 20 pounds in just 8 weeks and keep it off. Results Guaranteed! Start today call 1-800-854-5176.

182

FINANCIAL SERVICES

Auto Financing FREE CASH BACK WITH $0 DOWN at Auto Credit Fast. Need a vehicle? Good or Bad credit call Stephanie 1-877-7920599 www.autocreditfast.ca. DLN 30309. Free Delivery.

AVOID BANKRUPTCY SAVE UP TO 70% OF YOU DEBT. One affordable monthly payment interest free. For debt restructuring on YOUR terms, not the creditors.

Art celebrates the whole person: body, soul and spirit. And so does L’Arche.

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

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 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. 1-877-776-1660. WANT A VEHICLE BUT STRESSED ABOUT YOUR CREDIT? Christmas in March, $500 cash back. We fund your future not your past. All credit situations accepted. www.creditdrivers.ca 1-888-593-6095.

188

LEGAL SERVICES

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

1-8-NOW-PARDON (1-866-972-7366) RemoveYourRecord.com

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 236

CLEANING SERVICES

DETAILED EUROPEAN CLEANING.

Efficient, Reliable, Friendly, Bonded Excellent References with 18 yrs of experience. Call Ivet: 778-235-4070

ARTof TOGETHER

the being

Come celebrate with us.

A CELEBRATION OF ART. A CELEBRATION OF HU MANITY.

SATURDAY, MARCH 10 201 2, 1–5pm NATIONAL NIKKEI MUSEUM & HERITAGE CENTRE 6688 SOUTHOAKS CRESCENT, BURNABY, BC www.larchevancouver.org

Many thanks to:

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

MAIDS R’ US The Best Cleaners around GUARANTEED! Best rates, exp’d staff, 27 yrs. exp. Refs. Wkly/bi-mnthly. Guaranteed, perfect work. Any package. Res/Comm. Give us a call

604-808-0212

242

Untitled-2 1

CONCRETE & PLACING

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

Call: Rick (604) 202-5184

257

DRYWALL

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

TRAVEL with bcclassified.com

604 575 5555

QC PRODUCTIONS

2/2/12 12:52:53 PM

ADMISSION BY DONATION (minimum $5)

Visit Our Facebook Page For Event Details & Artists’ Profiles:

Friday, March 2, 2012 NewsLeader A31 HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 260

ELECTRICAL

ELECTRICIAN. Licensed. Local. Low cost. Big/small jobs. Renov. & panel change expert. 604-374-0062 NEW WEST ELECTRICIAN Small Jobs. Renovations, Panels. Elec. Heat, Lighting, Repairs. Call (604)591-7621 YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899

281

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 320

MOVING & STORAGE

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 374

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

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

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

Andrew 604-618-8585 $ Best Rates $

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

GARDENING

AFFORDABLE MOVING

PETS

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 Running this ad for 8yrs

PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour

.Jim’s Moving Winter Service

(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

LAWNS PLUS

Landscape Maintenance

D Economical Lawn Mowing D Complete Grounds Maint D Pruning & Shaping D Aeration & Power Raking D Fully Insured

338

PLUMBING

Residential~Strata~Commercial

TREE SERVICES

477

PETS

BERNESE Mountain Dog Puppies. Vet checked with first shots and ready for new homes. $1,200. 778241-5504. Langley CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866 CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION in need of caring homes! All cats are Spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Visit us at fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977 CHIHUAHUA / MALTESE PUPS. $425-450. Vet checked, 1st shots. 2F, 2M. Abbotsford 604-866-8727. GOLDEN Retriever puppies, born Jan. 7th, family raised, very well socialized, 1st shots & deworming included. Mission 604-820-4827.

PITBULLS ~ PUREBRED. Ready for sale. $500. Vet ✔, 6 weeks old. Call 604-217-2983

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

STANDARD SCHNAUZER pups. 17 - 19” / 30 - 35lbs full grown. $500. each. 604-826-5846 Mission.

287

TIBETAN MASTIFF puppies. P.B. 8 wks old. Ready to go. Good health. 604-302-5914 or 604-440-3650

(604)671-2746 Free Estimates

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

533

FERTILIZERS

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

548

FURNITURE

MATTRESSES staring at $99 • Twins • Fulls • Queens • Kings 100’s in stock! www.Direct Liquidation.ca (604)294-2331

551

GARAGE SALES

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

560

341

CUSTOM HOMES

PRESSURE WASHING Andy’s Pressure Washing & Driveway Sealing (778)868-3374

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

POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING

Since 1972 Dan 778-837-0771

SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE

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 1-800-5666899 Ext:400OT. STEEL OF A DEAL - BUILDING SALE! 20X24 $4798. 25X30 $5998. 30X42 $8458. 32X58 $12,960. 40X60 $15,915. 47X80 $20,645. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca.

625

FOR SALE BY OWNER

REDUCED! 3Bdrms, 2baths, totally reno’d in & out, 6 new appli’s on 1.5 acres with year round creek. All Services. Burns Lake, B.C. Private. $125,000 firm. Call (250)692-3738.

626

HOUSES FOR SALE

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

❞A ALL RESIDENTIAL❞

* Electrical * Plumbing * Heating * Painting * Carpentry * Tile Work * Laminate & Hardwood Flooring Exc. Rates, Senior Disc. Work guar. Since 1986. Ken 604-418-7168 Rooﬁng Experts. 778-230-5717 Repairs/Re-Roof/New Roofs. All work Gtd. Free Est. Call Frank.

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

ZIGGY’S RENO’S. European quality work. Free Est. All types of renos. Best prices! 604-931-4224

356

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

bradsjunkremoval.com

Haul Anything... But Dead Bodies!! 604.

220.JUNK(5865)

Serving The Lower Mainland Since 1988

Call Andrew (778)868-3374

SHOP from HOME! Check out bcclassified.com

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

✮

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

✮

3 Bedroom Townhouse between $34,800 & $43,200

RENTALS 752

509

810

#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 The Scrapper

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

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.

Call 604-421-1235 www.aptrentals.net BURNABY

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!

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.

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

1-800-910-6402

www.PreApproval.cc DL# 7557

818

CARS - DOMESTIC

2000 CHRYSLER INTREPID, clean, auto, 4 dr. 125,000km. Great shape. $2900. (604)583-1366 NEED A VEHICLE? EASY FINANCE!! Low Payments! $99 Delivers 24 Hour Approval. We Deliver! 3,000 Vehicles to choose. Call Now! Marty 1-888-414-8042. Big Discounts! www.eagleridgegmc.com.

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS 1995 CAMRY, 4 door, 4 cyl, auto, loaded, new tires, AirCared, mint cond. $2900 obo. 604-931-1236. 2004 MERCEDES C230 SEDAN show room condition, sporty, slick & great for the summer, auto, sunroof, only 47k, blk. leather, local.This can be yours for $11,930/ 604-328-1883

838

RECREATIONAL/SALE

2008 TRAIL CRUISER 26QBS

MAPLE Ridge dntwn Urbano complex, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, inste w/d, f/p, deck, 2 u/g prkg. Nr amens. NS/NP. $1150+ utils. Ref. Apr 1 604-512-8725

NEW WESTMINSTER. 2 bdrm lrg l/rm & bal. inste W/D, 5 appl. Clean safe & quiet. $850. 604-584-8862. NEW WESTMINSTER

Viewing Dates: March 2nd 1:00p.m.-6:00p.m. March 3rd 9:00a.m. - 12:00p.m. Address: 14730 66th Ave. Surrey, BC (AROUND BACK) PARTIAL LIST ONLY Auction Details: As NEW Mac Tool Macsimizer Tool Series Chest (25k AS NEW) HUGE Snap-On Tools Tool Chest, John DEERE Skid Steer bobcat #317, Natural Gas Gensets, 3 large semi truck engines, Pipe Bender w/shoes 1.5”-2.5” , Honda Diesel Genset EX13D, Heavy Duty Truck Parts, 2 4500 w diesel gensets, 6 as new tool boxes full of tools, Gasket and Hollow Punch, Flaring Tools, Oil Filter Wrench Sets, Torpedo Heaters, Workshop Presses, Miller Welder, Ingersoll Rand Impact Guns, 2004 F-350 Crew Cab, rebuilt engine, with new chip, Hyster 50 Forklift, Hyster 2500, 4000 Clark Electric forklift, Toyota 2500lb Electric, Mac Tool Air Conditioner recharging unit, Landa 3500 psi pressure washer, pallet jacks, HYSTER 3000 Forklift, Pipe bender w/shoes 1.5?-2.5?, As New 2 5hp 3ph full size compressors, 3 large air dryers- 1 gates pc707 hose machine with dies 1ph - 2 , 1=2 miller 300 acdc 1ph wire feed machine with gantry feeder. - 1 miller 625 plasma assorted jacks - grinders floor jacks, hero airless paint sprayers with new lines and guns.- Snap on Mac torque wrenchs. - 1 10hp honda pressure washer. - asst Snap-On Mac wrenches sets. - 1 blue star miller 13 hp mobile welder. - 1 ph 100 amp high frequency welder. 1- professional grade pipe. - misc torches - safety equipment.). 1 peca 9 camera surveillance system with cameras. - 2 h beam trolleys. - misc parts bins. - various hand port-apowers, jack stands, jacks ETC.

SO MUCH MUCH too mention!!! (Subject to additions & deletions. Terms: VISA, M/C, AMEX, CASH 15% buyers premium)

DORIC MANOR 236 - 8th St. Bachelor, 1, 2 & 3 bdrm suites for rent. Includes heat / hot water and cable. Close to Massey Theatre, Douglas College, Royal City Mall.

NEW WESTMINSTER

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

HOMES WANTED

WE BUY HOUSES The OLDER. The DIRTIER. The BETTER. Flexible Terms. Quick Closing. Call us First! 778.707.9647

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS *****WHOLESALE Factory Direct***** Modular Homes, Manufactured Homes, and Park Model Homes. New Homes Starting @ $37,209, 16 wides $49,183, double wides $70,829. www.hbmodular.com or 877-976-3737 The Home Boys

660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS

604-294-2331

www.dannyevans.ca

Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley

www.directliquidation.ca

518

BUILDING SUPPLIES

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

A/C, microwave, slideout, DSI water heater, awning, $4000 in savings! $14,983 (stk.28226A) www.fraserwayrv.com 1-800-806-1976 DL #30644

2011 EVER-LITE 35RL-DS

Phone: 604-522-9153

627

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

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.

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

Metro Vancouver Housing Co-operation.

Walker Manor

Date: March 3 , 2012 Time: 12:00 Noon Auction

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

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

AUTO FINANCING

For further info call 604-451-6075 to view

Move-Allowance

On Site Truck Equipment & Tool Auction rd

845

TRANSPORTATION

If your income is lower than these ranges call BC Housing 604-433-2218

BURNABY

AUCTIONS

TRANSPORTATION

TOWNHOUSES

PITT MEADOWS: 2 - 3 bdrm co-op T/H $1030/mo - $1134/mo. Shares req’d. Close to WCE, schools & shopping. No subsidy available. 19225 119th Ave. For more info & to book an appt. call 604-465-1938

Please call 778-994-2334

Mr. Cleanup Disposal SAME DAY SERVICE Seniors Discount

APARTMENT/CONDO

Spacious 2 & 3 Bdrm T/hses 2 Bdrm Apartments

REAL ESTATE

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

Call Ian 604-724-6373

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

706

MISC. FOR SALE

.Enterprise Plumbing, Heaitng, Gasfitting

High Caliber Construction Repair, Replace, Remodel...

RENTALS

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

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

Purebred registered Havanese pups, great disposition, litter trained, 1st shots, many different colors to choose from, great pets for any family. For information call 1-250-8324923 or 1-250-517-7579.

10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Lic.gas fitter. Aman: 778-895-2005

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

PORT MOODY. Tides @ 300 Klahanie 2 bdrm apt, greenbelt, patio, 2 pkng, canoe club amens. N/S, N/P. $1365/mo. 604-469-1985. 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, $1075/$1175/mo. Avail. immed. 604-465-1938.

750

SUITES, LOWER

Burnaby 2 bdrm lge livrm cls to bus BCIT SFU. Walk to Deer Lake. Absolutely NS/NP. Quiet tenant. $850 incl hydro/cbl Apr 1. 778-855-7471 COQUITLAM: Oxford Hts. Quiet St. 2 bdrm grnd lvl ste. $850/incl utils. March 15. N/P, N/S. 604-722-3346

752

TOWNHOUSES

BURNABY: Beautiful, large 1600 sf, 3 bdrm T/H with 2 bths, stone f/p & 5 appls. Walk to skytrain. N/P. $1495/mo. 604-479-4404. MAPLE RIDGE. Brookside Garden. Reno’d attractive 3 bdrm. N/S. Immed or Apr. 1.Call 778-835-0748

Dual pane windows, exterior shower, LCD TV, elec. Awning, AM / FM / CD / DVD. $32,483 (Stk.30968) www.fraserwayrv.com 1-800-806-1976 DL #30644

847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES

2004 JEEP GRAND Cherokee Ltd. 4x4, auto, green, 126K, $7400 firm. Call 604-538-4883 2006 Nissan Frontier Crewcab 4x4 SE w/ canopy - all pwr. options, standard, local, no accident, 128K, exc. cond. Body lift, suspension, rims, tow hitch & loads of extras. $16,995 Call 604-916-7688

851

TRUCKS & VANS

2001 GMC SIERRA 4x4, ext cab, auto, green, 135K, $8300 firm. Call: (604)538-9257 FOR SALE: Excavating Company including excavators, dump trucks and skid steers. $250,000 O.B.O FOR SALE: Septic Pumping Company includes 2 trucks (one hydrovac, one pump truck) 250,000 O.B.O Email: jaydensunfire@yahoo.ca for more details.

A32 NewsLeader Friday, March 2, 2012

ATTENTION BURNABY and area. North & West Vancouver, Vancouver, Burnaby, New Westminster, Surrey, Delta, Richmond, Coquitlam

LOWEST PRICED HEARING AID!

Delivered to your door* Now you can have your hearing tested and your new hearing aids fitted in

Designed to disappear!

the comfort of your home. only

$998! ..any each.

style!

We can come to you. you.

Unlike anything you’ve seen before.

any style!

HEARING AIDS?

Why go anywhere else?

Limited Time Offer... Call Today! •Hearing Test and Demonstration included

Unlike some other offers, this is current digital technology with many premium digital features offered only with more advanced, more expensive hearing aids. Beltone Change™ let’s you focus on speech, while irrelevant background noise is reduced, to help you hear the relevant speech sounds. Your listening environments change as you move around during the day, so your hearing aids should automatically adjust too.

Call us Today to book your Appointment! on Hastings A division of GG Hearing Alternative Inc.

3776 Hastings Street, Burnaby, BC

604 569 1162 Registered under the College of Speech & Hearing Professionals of BC

www.beltoneonhastings.com

Never before has Beltone quality been offered for so low a price!