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New West Hyacks basketball star Ariana Sider is on her way to SFU.

City aims to be cultural capital

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Mark Bottrill, the coach at the Hyack Swim Club, says the while the pool is still adequate, the rest of the Canada Games facilities have become strained by demand, meaning his swimmers have very little space on the deck to do dryland workouts.

Pondering a pool’s future Canada Games Pool is not aging gracefully, and the city must decide either to renovate or replace it Grant Granger ggranger@newwestnewsleader.com

With apologies to W.P. Kinsella, New Westminster Hyack Swim Club coach Mark Bottrill says, “If you build it, we will come.” “It” is not a new baseball ¿eld. “It” is a new 10-lane pool on the Canada Games Pool property that would attract provincial, national and international meets and renovate the old one for the many other

recreational and competitive demands there are in the community. “We” is the swim community and water lovers. “If you build it, we will come. If there’s pool space to be had, we will try to ¿nd a way to program it,” insists Bottrill. Easier said than done. The Canada Games Pool (CGP) celebrates its 40th birthday this year. It’s not a young 40, though. Having undergone several minor facelifts, upgrades and tune-ups over the years, it is not aging gracefully. Major systems within the facility, such as mechanical, electrical and

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plumbing, are nearing the end of their life cycle, and the costs to update them are signi¿cant, says city parks and recreation director Dean Gibson. Some parts work but aren’t so pretty. Take, for example, the concrete deck. “For serviceability it works just great, [but] it looks horrendous, has all sorts of patches in it and looks like a deck that looks its age,” says Gibson. This week, Coun. Jonathan Cote, chair of the city’s parks and recreation commission asked council to consider starting a reserve fund as a ¿rst step toward ¿nancing either a renovation or a replacement of the Canada

Games Pool. “It’s a good time. The facility hasn’t reached the end of its life, but we’re all aware of the challenges it’s going to face in the future, so the time to start talking about how we’re going to pay for this really is now,” says Cote. “It’s an incredibly important facility in New Westminster, and the city has to support it. I get a lot of people that express their appreciation of the facility, but you also get the comments that it’s dated and not a modern aquatic facility any more.”

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New Westminster wants to become a Cultural Capital of Canada in 2014 in order to capitalize on funding for the city. Every year, the Canadian Heritage ministry names three municipalities a cultural capital. If New West wins for 2014, the designation means up to $750,000 for a major arts and cultural celebration. The city has already committed, in principle, $250,000 if the bid succeeds. New Westminster has chosen to chase the 2014 designation because it will mark the city’s 155th anniversary, the new civic centre with all its cultural amenities will be open, the Westminster Pier Park will be in full swing and a new Massey Theatre will be in the planning stages, said a city press release. However, the city must come up with a proposal by the June 30 deadline so it is inviting groups and organizations to a forum at the Massey Theatre on Wednesday, March 28 at 7:30 p.m. Groups are asked to RSVP by March 26 at info@masseytheatre. com or by calling 604-517-5900.

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QUEEN’S PARK MASTER PLAN

CITYPAGE NOTICE OF ROAD CLOSURE AND REMOVAL OF DEDICATION Monday, March 26, 2012 • 6:00 pm Council Chambers, City Hall 511 Royal Avenue, New Westminster, BC V3L 1H9 The Corporation of the City of New Westminster gives notice of its intention to close to all types of traﬃc portions of road known as Begbie Street, Columbia Street and Eighth Street, dedicated as road by Plan 2620, shown outlined in black on the accompanying sketch, and remove the dedication of those portions as road.

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

26 WEEKS TO EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, ARE YOU PREPARED? For the 26 weeks leading up to Emergency Preparedness Week May 6, 2012, the City of New Westminster’s Emergency Management Oﬃce will be providing weekly tips on how you can make your own emergency kit and emergency plan. Use our list to add small items to your emergency kits every week. This can make the job of creating a complete kit a little less daunting and intimidating; and remember – most items can be found in your home. The City of New Westminster’s Emergency Management Oﬃce is encouraging everyone to be prepared by knowing the risks, making a plan and getting a kit. For more information on preparedness tips, please visit the City’s Website, www.newwestcity.ca and click the Public Safety Links button.

MOODY PARK RESIDENTS’ ASSOCIATION MEETING Wednesday, March 14, 2012 from 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm at New Westminster Public Library, Plaskett Room Agenda Items: • Guidelines for Residents’ Associations • Moody Park Clean Sweep Presentation • Traffic report • Police report • Election of officers for 2012 - 2013 You are an MPRA member if you reside within these boundaries: 10th Ave, 6th St, 6th Ave and 12th St Nominations are sought for new executive members. Become involved in your community! For further information, email Andrew Baker at moodyparkra@gmail.com Schedule A to Bylaw 7489, 2012 Road Closing and Removal of Dedication Bylaw No. 7489, 2012, closing those portions of road to traffic and removing their dedications as road, will be considered by the City Council at its regular meeting at the Corporation of the City of New Westminster City Hall, 511 Royal Avenue, New Westminster, BC on March 26, 2012 at 6:00 pm. Persons who consider they are affected by the bylaw will be provided an opportunity to make representations to Council at the meeting or by delivering a written submission to the Corporate Officer by 4:00 pm on that date. Copies of the proposed bylaw may be inspected at Legislative Services, City Hall, 511 Royal Avenue, from Monday, March 09, 2012, during business hours, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday daily, except holidays. Please be advised that submissions received will be published on the City of New Westminster website, with other associated information. Rick Page, Corporate Officer

MAKE SURE YOUR DOG FINDS ITS WAY HOME A dog license helps protect your dog by providing an easy-to-identify dog tag and registration with the New Westminster Animal Shelter. If your dog is lost anywhere in the world, the fastest way to be reunited with it is by this dog tag and the license. Dog license fees also help fund the New Westminster Animal Shelter which protects and ﬁnds homes for stray animals in the city. Visit the New Westminster Animal Shelter at 231 Ewen Ave today to license your dog. For more information and to renew your license online, visit www.newwestcity.ca or call 604-519-2008.

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.

GRADE 6 STAY ACTIVE PASS Students of Grade 6 age have now all been issued their application forms for the new Grade 6 Stay Active Pass. Forms were distributed through all local schools in early January. All Grade 6 students are eligible to apply for a Stay Active card that will give them 10 FREE admissions to any drop-in recreation program oﬀered by the Parks, Culture, and Recreation Department. IMPORTANT DATE: Students have until Friday, March 16th to apply for this pass. Applications will not be accepted after this date.

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Infocus

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The mind behind Intermind Design Grant Granger ggranger@newwestnewsleader.com

At the left is the look of the kitchen of a South Burnaby condominium before New Westminster designer Mila Djuras worked her magic that transformed it into the Georgie award-winning renovation shown below. PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED

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Mila Djuras’s design company, Intermind Design, recently won two Georgie awards for best residential renovation under $100,000 and best condo renovation.

We just didn’t want to stay,” says Djuras. Although it was tough for them after their arrival, she was able to develop and teach programs in design and architecture for the Vancouver school district’s continuing education department and Dorset College. She also did design on the side. “My students became my clients,” says Djuras. It came to a point where she had

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We have two ladies competing to see which one will have 10 projects done by us.” Djuras credits the popularity of reality TV renovation shows for spurring the design business. “Watching the Discovery Channel doesn’t make you a scientist, and neither does watching Home and Garden make you a designer, but it does get you comfortable with what your preferences are,” says Djuras. In one project, she put a skylight in the kitchen with glass rocks on its sides and an LED wire running through it, so that at night it appears to still cast natural light. She does both interior and exterior projects, ranging from $50,000 to $1.3 million, and she takes them from the design to ¿nal construction. Intermind won Georgies, given out by the Canadian Home Builders Association of B.C., for the 2011

best residential renovation under $100,000 for a condominium in South Burnaby, and best condo renovation for a Vancouver project. It was also a ¿nalist in the best kitchen renovation under $100,000. The company also won Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Association renOVATION awards in 2011 for best kitchen reno under $40,000 and renovator of the yearsmall volume while being a ¿nalist in two others. Intermind also won three categories in 2010 and was a ¿nalist in four others. In the future Djuras would like to combine her educational experience with her design talents to develop the psychologal, cultural and social aspects of living in her designs because houses are mirrors of one’s self, she says. It’s a concept that Luka, now that he’s 15, won’t have trouble grasping.

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Several options proposed for Canada Games ୅ continued

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Cote said the city needs to keep its options open. But it also must make a decision. “Regardless what option you’re going to choose it’s going to be $15 to $50 million,” said Cote, who suggested one of the ¿nancial solutions could be to put a small levy on using parks facilities such as charging $3 extra for swimming. “That may be a little bit unpopular for some, but if the public knows there may be an opportunity for a new facility there may be a community buy-in.” The need to do something has also been made more imperative by neighbouring communities such as Burnaby, Surrey and Coquitlam either upgrading existing facilities or building new facilities that could take away from CGP. OUTLINING THE OPTIONS

In 2010, Cannon Design completed a study on the pool and its next door neighbour, the Centennial Community Centre (CCC), built in 1967 for Canada’s 100th birthday. The structure, said the report, has visible cracks in the Àoor and foundation, is not up to seismic standards and has mechanical, plumbing and pool systems

that have exceeded their service lives and should be replaced. Jonathan Cote, councillor Besides suggesting a If we don’t address this now we could be caught minimal ¿x and upgrade in a very bad place 10 years from now. that would extend the building’s life for ¿ve to 10 of use, despite the accompanying a similar situation in Pointe years, the study suggests Claire, Que., a Montreal suburb, heat and humidity from the pool. three options. Even the Cannon Design report where a new pool was added to The ¿rst would retro¿t the existing one successfully at a notes the 6,000 sq. ft. space the existing buildings. operates at near peak capacity reasonable cost. The second would be during much of the day with a “From a competitive a retro¿t, and addition of common sight being more than 120 swimming point of view, the 22,500 square feet for a new users working out at its 80 activity (CGP) tank is antiquated. It’s lobby and ¿tness building stations. too shallow, and the lanes are that would link CGP with Instructor Andrew Evans, who too narrow, so you really can’t CCC, and a new 20,500 host any high-level meets,” says has worked there for six years, square foot leisure pool and says it’s so popular, just like the Bottrill. “Our ability to bid on space. television show Cheers, everyone any Swim BC events is very The third, which the knows their names. minimal. Certainly nationally, report’s authors supports, “The Canada Games Pool is the recommends everything in NEWSLEADER FILE the last time we hosted Western Patrice Allen, a Àtness programmer at the Canada Canadian championships was most important civic facility in the second option, plus a 2001, and we haven’t gone back New Westminster. Hands down, it’s new 10-lane, 52-metre pool Games Pool weight room, which is often packed. the most heavily used building in there because it’s really hard to where the current sports the city,” says Evans. “Personally get the pool outside the already ¿eld and recycling depot sit. ANOTHER SOLUTION they could use some modernization, designated times that we have.” Once the new pool was built the One option not being considered, but keep the general feel and Bottrill believes the wide array old one would be demolished and a at least to this point, is one atmosphere of what they have of events doesn’t just bene¿t new sports ¿eld built in its place. Bottrill has proposed. The present competitive swimming. “When you already. They need to be proactive The three options range from 67-metre, eight-lane tank itself do this you’re bringing in economic in addressing the facility rather than $22 million to $55 million in 2010 isn’t antiquated, he says. It’s other reactive.” impact for the community.” dollars, says the report. things like the ¿ltration system and Being proactive is what Cote “[Option 3] represents the best MORE THAN WATER lighting that are. So he suggests the seems to be suggesting. value for investment, the greatest CGP isn’t just about the pool. pool itself be retained for a myriad “If we don’t address this now we ability to meet future increased The ¿tness facility, built on the of uses, and a brand new 10-lane could be caught in a very bad place demand and the best siting of the deck and mezzanine area gets tons pool be built beside it. He’s seen 10 years from now.” building,” said the report.

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More eats coming to city streets New Westminster approves more locations for vendors Grant Granger ggranger@newwestnewsleader.com

There could be more street eats and other vendors in New Westminster soon. City council has approved an expansion of locations for street vendors, not only for those selling food but those peddling arts, crafts, Àowers or other items as well. On Monday, council approved allowing a street vendor licence for outside 351 Columbia St., the police station on Columbia, and the New Westminster Public Library plaza (non-food). Three non-food licences will also be permitted in front of the Fraser River Discovery Centre in 2012 with the location being reviewed annually. The city said it will also evaluate other Downtown locations based on the merits of each application. The city already allows vending and entertainment licences on the boardwalk on the property between the discovery centre and the new Westminster

Council keeps tax hike under 2%

Pier Park, Hyack Square and rigorous selection process for the New Westminster SkyTrain food vendors in an effort to station. The boardwalk location, promote a variety of options and however, is being eliminated focus on healthy, fun and easily because the city said it is not an prepared food. The system is appropriate use of their right-of- extremely competitive with way on the Larco property. more applicants than spots A report to council said available. the city was restricted New Westminster in ¿nding spots in isn’t in a position to commercial areas because be as choosy, said most sidewalks aren’t wide Coun. Jonathan Cote enough to accommodate on Tuesday. At this both pedestrian traf¿c and point, the priority is to a cart, including Uptown make sure vendors can COTE New Westminster. The attract customers, so city has been redirecting traditional street food any inquires for Uptown to the fare is the more likely way to go Royal City Centre, which has a for now. private plaza at Sixth and Sixth. “It’s time may come in New Although there is high Westminster but I just don’t pedestrian traf¿c surrounding think we’re there yet,” said SkyTrain stations, the city can’t Cote. authorize any vending locations In addition, the city decided near the Braid, Sapperton and there will be no expansion of 22nd Street stations because it places for street entertainers doesn’t own any property there. to perform, but there will be The city will also hold stricter regulations. The new lotteries for applications rules include a time limit of competing for the same location, two hours at any location, no with priority given to New West ampli¿cation allowed and no businesses. high-risk performances such In the last few years, as juggling knives or Àaming Vancouver has instituted a objects.

Ways to whittle increase down to 1.91 found by city staff

It also said a $50,000 reduction in the amount paid to subcontractors for street and major road maintenance reÀects what has been paid out the last two years. Coun. Betty McIntosh voted against last year’s budget because it was over two per cent. She said in past years there has been a move to put previous

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The property tax increase for 2012 in New Westminster has been shaved below two per cent. On Monday, council approved a revised budget that would see a Betty McIntosh, city councillor tax rate increase of 1.91 It’s not money wasted, but it’s a burden for per cent. In January, our taxpayers who are starting to believe they ¿nance director Gary can’t live in New Westminster. Holowatiuk proposed a budget with a 1.98 per cent increase. But then council asked years’ surpluses into reserves and an additional $150,000 be included to to help pay off bills, something she kick start an affordable housing fund, opposed. which would have driven the tax hike “It’s not money wasted, but it’s to 2.25 per cent. a burden for our taxpayers who are The latest adjustments include starting to believe they can’t live budgeting an extra $50,000 in in New Westminster. The tax rate business licence revenue. is getting too high. Pensioners are Holowatiuk also adjusted the money getting a 1.5 per cent increase in their needed to pay for insurance, a savings income. But they’re getting utility bills expected to be $144,000. “Insurance with water rates going up and garbage claims vary from year to year, so the rates going up six or so per cent. City budgets conservatively; however, Those are taxes too,” said McIntosh based on last year’s experience this on Tuesday. “I was happy it was under adjustment is reasonable,” stated his two per cent.” report.

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Energizing labour Will the teachers’ strike morph into a 2012 version of Operation Solidarity, the 1983 labour-led protest that brought B.C. to the brink of a general strike? While there are some similarities, it isn’t too likely — despite the rhetoric of labour leaders. In 1983, the Social Credit government of Bill Bennett brought in a sweeping program of government economy, and took a few direct pokes at some bodies it did not like, such as the rent review of¿ce and the human rights commission, under the “restraint” theme. This occurred shortly after an election, during which Bennett campaigned that, if elected, there would be some attempt to curb spending. When the whole program was introduced in a sweeping series of bills, organized labour and many community organizations were appalled. They quickly put together an action plan that included a series of protests and strikes, with the ¿nal step before a planned general strike of all unionized employees being a week-long illegal walkout by teachers. Operation Solidarity did succeed in getting the Bennett government to back down on a few fronts, notably a plan to ¿re government employees without cause and gut contracts with its unionized workers. The level of anger at the provincial government was far higher in 1983 than it is today. Operation Solidarity attracted 40,000 people to a rally at Empire Stadium and 60,000 people protested outside a Social Credit convention. It is highly unlikely that the teachers could attract that level of support. Most workers, including government workers, are not getting raises. However, the BC Liberal government has clearly angered not just the BCTF, but much of organized labour. It has given the labour movement renewed energy and passion. —Black Press

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An open letter to a changed city Dear Vancouver, We’ve known each more than 40 years, yet I feel we’ve grown apart. I don’t know when it happened. It started out so well. I remember the ‘70s and ‘80s. You were on the outside, stranded here on the Wet Coast. Nobody paid attention to you. Other cities were getting all the attention—Montreal, Toronto, New York, Los Angeles. But you were fun, in your own quirky way, and authentic. And above all, you were accessible. We’d hang out, and it didn’t cost much. Everybody felt that way. You were there for us. Sure, your hockey team was awful, but tickets were cheap and we were together in our pain. Even in the early ‘90s your universities had open doors. Folks cut from satisfactory, C+ academic cloth—like myself— were welcomed with open arms. We could dawdle a little, even, taking astronomy, women’s studies, the philosophy of logic. Everything was a little less

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serious back then. And there was even a time—and I’m casting back a while here, Vancouver, when average folks could buy your houses. And now. You’ve changed. Blame Expo 86. That was your grand ‘coming out,’ your debutantes ball that revealed your face to the world, much like that shy Princess Diana who helped open the great world’s fair. Or blame the changing of the guard in Hong Kong, from Britain to China, and the huge inÀux of immigrants and money that has continued almost unabated ever since, helping to vault you into a new league, growing and Àexing your muscles as a world city. Or maybe it was the shift to globalism, the removal of economic barriers and opening of

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This is not the time to remain silent Re: Some suggestions to re-shape the region (Letters, NewsLeader, March 2) I feel encouraged reading that more people realize the need for one or two bridges between the current Queensborough and Knight Street bridges. Connecting Vancouver/Burnaby’s Boundary Road to Richmond’s No. 8 Road would be a logical place for such a new bridge. I am also encouraged that Colin Dover supports keeping Pattullo Bridge as part of the local (not regional) road network, limited to cars and light trucks, and no tolls. As long as structural support elements are sound, a relatively inexpensive process of resurfacing the decks for only two lanes (plus proper bicycle/pedestrian lines) will signi¿cantly extend the life of the Pattullo and could be the optimum solution between “no bridge” and “six-lane bridge.” And of course, a bridge between Surrey and Coquitlam is really needed, as was indicated numerous times in the local press. As to the question: Is TransLink

listening? If they are listening, they sure aren’t hearing. It will take more than few letters and comments to get TransLink’s attention. Whether you are a concerned citizen or a citizen concerned about heavy traf¿c on your street, a local group protesting raising levels of noise and air pollution, or a business seeing so many vehicles driving past your door and none stopping to shop in New Westminster—this is not the time to remain silent! Vladimir Krasnogor New Westminster

NEED TO SETTLE CONFLICT ISSUE NOW Re: Proposal to seek legal advice rejected (NewsLeader, Feb. 24) I am surprised and disappointed at the New Westminster School Board voting down a long overdue, reasonable and sensible proposal. While there are no other controversies or issues pending, now is the time to get the conÀict of interest issue out of the way so we can move on to the primary needs

and matters which will certainly come up. Let me see if I can understand the “logic” of why ¿rst-priority matters have to be shunted over to last place: • the board agreed (and the auditor-general made it quite clear) that a conÀict policy needed to be developed; • the motions put forward looked like proper and sensible proposals for a needed policy amendment. “We need to develop clear guidelines. When we develop them, then we can take them to the lawyers for legal advice,” trustee Michael Ewen said in the article. The latter statement certainly sounds good to me, but then Ewen and his side oppose the proposals. Ewen claims it’s all about “politics” and “we need to grow up.” One debating trick dating back to ancient Greece is to create a strawman, and hack away at the strawman claiming “these are my opponent’s ideas.” Nowhere have I ever got the impression that other members were ever juvenile,

building grudges, or turning “politics” into puerile bickering. On the contrary, those who worked tirelessly to compose the proposal are intelligent, educated, professional members whose priorities are the real needs of the students, aware that time is short to get this well-thought-out issue out of the way before greater problems arise. The business company, which ran up nearly a million dollar debt has been controversial. As trustee Casey Cook argued, there must be not only honesty in fact, but there must be seen to be total honesty as well! That means with no conÀict of interest. A clear policy is needed, but a clear policy seems to get stalemated by needless quarrels and pinning the blame on the strawman. Why? Terry Hilmar New Westminster

UNDERMINING DEMOCRACY I am a teacher in Coquitlam and a resident of New West. When the news came down last

week about Bill 22 I wanted to cry. I felt personally attacked and abused. This government keeps making disgusting and illegal attempts take away our rights: our right to strike, our right to speak and our right to bargain—and then calls them by painfully whitewashed terms like “cooling off” and “mediation.” It is not mediation when your hands are tied as you walk into a room with a bully, and get asked by his friend if you want the bully to hit you in the nose or the eye. The injustice of this ¿rst made me ill. Then it made me angry. And I am not alone. The days following the introduction of legislation have allowed me to meet with colleagues and gain solace in our togetherness. Where once there was uncertainty and division, now we are united. It is clear that, no matter how much we differ on what sort of contract we should be trying to get, what is happening to us now is patently wrong. There will be consequences, and we will ¿ght on. Please see COMMENT, A8

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vegetables they need through Plant a Row, Grow a Row. The program encourages gardeners in Burnaby and New Westminster to plant an extra row in their gardens for a harvest that can be donated to the New Westminster Food Bank. Kozak says helping out is even easier than that, since his garden produces more cucumbers, lettuce, tomatoes, peppers, onions and radishes than his own family and even his neighbours could ever hope to eat. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a blessing I have a place to give my vegetables to because you know theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re being used, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not going to rot in someoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s refrigerator,â&#x20AC;? says Kozak, who learned about the program from his son Ryan, who attends St. Thomas More Collegiate, where itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s based and where participants can drop their bounty during growing season. Kozak owes his gardening success to a lot of trial and error, and sage advice from some of his Italian co-workers, who seem to have the gift for growing hardwired in their genes. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They know when to turn the

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We have already had to take this government to court a few times for its attempts to apply unconstitutional laws that limit our rights. First they tried to take away our freedom of speech, but we challenged them and won. Then they took away our right to strike, calling us â&#x20AC;&#x153;essentialâ&#x20AC;?â&#x20AC;&#x201D;but weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve won multiple LRB rulings on this issue too. They obviously hold their own word as valueless: stripping and ignoring contracts they signed. Now, it has moved on to union-busting through punative damages. They may not like unions, but we have do have written rights. Even if a law is inconvenient, the government needs to adhere to it, just like everyone else. The problem is that our courts are slow and, even when we have won and been morally vindicated,

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partly because of the construction that has happened, and it’s not totally ¿xed yet and we didn’t want to see anybody having a broken leg.” She said a variety of solutions have been suggested, including one for a three-way stop. But in its directive to city staff council did not dictate what the solution should be, but asked that they “investigate signi¿cant improvements” to the intersection. McIntosh added once the construction is complete the problems won’t end. “There will always be an issue because it’s a major transit hub. It’s still going to have the buses and the SkyTrain station and the mall opening up,” said McIntosh.

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hat is your water and the amount of electricity footprint? we use? Canada Water Week With an unobstructed view (March 19 to 26), aligns with of the Fraser River from my some spring breaks. This year’s desk (one of the great perks of theme “Discover Your Water my job here), I really hadn’t put Footprint” had me wondering much thought into the larger what exactly is a water picture. footprint? We are so spoiled to be Sur¿ng surrounded with Canada Water beautiful lakes, Week’s website, fresh mountain I found the streams and de¿nition of a numerous rivers water footprint: Cindy Sale that Àow through “an individual, our vast province community it is hard to or business’s total volume conceive what our impact has of freshwater that is used to on the future of the water that produce the goods and services we so naturally take advantage that they consume.” of, let alone those rivers and So that means more than just lakes thousands of kilometres the water you drink or use in away. your home. Did you know that So with spring break over 90 per cent of the water we quickly approaching this may consume comes from the items be the perfect opportunity to we eat, the clothing we wear, (re)connect with our many

our waterways and how the health of the Fraser River is in our hands. Partner your visit with a lovely stroll or bike ride along the Fraser River and you have the perfect day! So set your destination, grab your camera and chart a route for the nearest body of water… I know I de¿nitely will be heading out to enjoy everything water has to offer. Hope you have an opportunity to also!

waterways in commemoration of this week-long celebration of water. But how you may ask? There are many fun and educational events being organized throughout the province: from simple and relaxing walks, to watershed stewardship workshops, to creek monitoring. And why not a visit to the Fraser River Discovery Centre! •••••

On Friday, March 23, from 1 to 3:30 p.m, the discovery centre will be offering tours of our newest exhibit – the Discovery Zone! This exhibit offers a variety of river focused activities for children and their parents to enjoy. One such activity, the popular interactive Pollution Model of the Fraser River estuary, raises awareness about the increasing threats to

Cindy Sale is the communication and event coordinator at the Fraser River Discovery Centre.

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Heritage Uke Club: Organized by Gord Smithers (Guitarist for Deadcats, Swank, ReBeat Generation & Wichita Trip), learn to play the ukulele, beginners welcome. When: Mondays, 6-8 p.m. Where: Heritage Grill, 447 Columbia St., New Westminster. Cost: suggested $5 donation. Info: http://tinyurl. com/6uy9h4h. Write From the Heart: Vancouver’s Ruth Kozak has been teaching writing classes since 1994 including travel, novel, creative writing and memoirs. Cost: $5 drop-in fee. When: Mondays, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Where: Waves Coffee Shop, Back Room, 715 Columbia St. (at Begbie St.), New Westminster. World Poetry New Westminster Night Out: Featured poets, open mike, free raffle and refreshments. Everyone welcome. When: Fourth Wednesday of each month, 6:30 p.m. Where: New Westminster Public Library, 716 6th Ave., New Westminster. Info: 604-526-4729 or www. worldpoetry.ca.

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How to Disappear Completely: The Chop Theatre presents a one-man show which follows the true story of a mother’s life and the unique circumstances surrounding her death. When: March 7-10, 8 p.m. Where: Shadbolt Centre for the Arts,

Free seminars for unpaid family caregivers to elderly family members: Understand community resources, how to navigate the system, dementia, end-of-life care, etc. Free. When: Saturdays, March 10-31, 10:15

a.m.-12:15 p.m. Where: McGill Library, 4595 Albert St., Burnaby. Info and register: Katherine Willett, gerontologist, 604-2410485. Registration ends March 9. The Wild Weathers book launch and reading: The Wild Weathers: a gathering of love poems by Berenice Freedome, Franci Louann and Lynda Grace Philippsen and guests. When:

Sunday, March 11, 1 to 3 p.m. Where: Renaissance Books, 4 3 — 6 t h S t . , N ew Westminster. Info: 604-525-4566 or www. renaissancebookstore. com or www.leafpress. ca” www.leafpress.ca. Vancouver Metropolitan Orchestra: The professional training orchestra returns with Maestro Ken Hsieh at the podium and featuring 18-year-old pianist Hannah Han, a former student of Edward J. Parker and Ian Parker, performing Schumann’s Piano Concerto in A minor, the only piano concerto Schumann completed. Also included in the program are works by Rossini, Dvorak, Beethoven and a new piece by composer in residence, Alain Mayrand. When: Sunday, March 11, 2 p.m. Where: Michael J. Fox Theatre, 7373 M a c P h e r s o n Av e . , Burnaby. Tickets: $25, at www.vmocanada.com, 604-876-9397, tickets@ vmocanada.com.

Wills and power of attorney free law workshop: Learn how to write a will, how marriage and divorce can affect a will, what is included in the executor’s duties, and what is meant by the term “living will”. Also included will be information on a Power of Attorney Agreement. The person appointed as power of attorney acts on your behalf on matters that you specify. Important essentials on these topics will be covered and there will be time for questions at the end. When: Monday, March 12, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Where: Program Room, Bob Prittie Metrotown Branch, 6100 Willingdon Ave., Burnaby. Register: www.bpl.bc.ca/events or 604-436-5400.

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Telus unveiled plans last Friday to invest $3 billion on new technology and its operations in B.C. over the next three years. The telecommunications company says its plans include an expansion of its advanced wireless and wireline broadband networks, as well as the Telus’s $3 billion plan includes construction of a $750-million project in downtown construction of Telus Vancouver. Garden, its $750-million of¿ce and residential - Rollout of its 4G LTE remote communities, along with development in downtown wireless network this year to extended wireless coverage on Vancouver. Burnaby, Delta, North Vancouver, remote B.C. highways. The ¿rm, B.C.’s largest private Richmond, Coquitlam, Langley, “We are building the sector employer, plans to hire Maple Ridge, Surrey/White Rock, communications technology and another 1,300 people across Hope, Abbotsford, Chilliwack, infrastructure that will help B.C. the province as a result of the Victoria, Whistler, Nanaimo, companies compete on the world expansion program – 500 to build Kamloops, Kelowna, Penticton, stage, create local employment Telus Garden and 800 to support Vernon, Prince George and opportunities, and advance its Optik TV and wireless growth Dawson Creek. healthcare and education across projects. - Extension of high speed the province,” Telus president and Telus plans include: Internet to more rural and CEO Darren Entwistle said.

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A City of Burnaby community planner will speak on the positive growth in and plans for the Royal Oak Plan Area. When: Wednesday, March 14, 7-9 p.m. Where: Windsor Community Learning Centre, 6907 Gilley Ave., Burnaby. Info: 604-786-2452 or Info@KINABurnaby.ca.

guest speakers from the City of Burnaby archives and Burnaby Village Museum. When: Wednesday, March 14, 7 p.m. Where: McGill Branch, Burnaby Public Library, 4595 Albert St., Burnaby. Free but space limited. Info or to register: 604 2998955 or in person at the library.

History in the Heights: Learn about the early pioneers of Burnaby Heights and how to research information on neighbourhood including the history of heritage homes, churches and businesses. The Burnaby Heights Neighbourhood Association presents

Spring Party for Plant a Row, Grow a Row: Learn more about planting an extra row of vegetables to donate to the food bank. Well known local experts including Brian Minter and Conway Lum, and will give valuable tips on growing fruits and vegetables. There will be refreshments and door prizes from West Coast Seeds and GardenWise Magazine. When: Thursday, March 15, 6 p.m. Where: St. Thomas More Collegiate, 7450 12th Ave., Burnaby. Admission free, but a donation would be appreciated of a nonperishable food item for the food bank.

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Country Legends – A Tribute to Patsy Cline and Johnny Cash: Sara-Jeanne Hosie has received many glowing reviews for her amazing rendition of Patsy Cline. David James & Big River is North America’s favourite Johnny Cash tribute act performing all of the hits spanning five decades of Johnny’s career. When: Thursday, March 15, 7:30 p.m. Where: Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth Ave., New Westminster. Tickets: $44 at 604-521-5050 or www.masseytheatre. com.

Safe Harbour workshop: The Safe Harbour: Respect for All Program invites local businesses, agencies and public institutions to make an on-going commitment to providing equitable service to all community members in a proactive and visible way to welcome all forms of diversity. Workshops a re i n t e n d e d f o r managers, frontline staff and customer service. Topics include exploring stereotyping and assumptions, how to create welcome and inclusive workplaces and how to address discrimination. When: Friday, March 16, 1 to 2:30 p.m. Where: Vancity – South Slope Branch, 7384 Market Crossing, Burnaby. Cost: Free. Registration deadline: March 15. Register: Branka at 604431-0400 or Branka@ sbnh.ca. Info: www. safeharbour.ca.

Jan Ken Pon! Family Games Day: Bring yo u r ch i l d r e n t o experience over 20 traditional Japanese heritage games and toys at National Nikkei Museum & Heritage Centre. When: Saturday, March 17, 1-4 p.m. Where: National Nikkei Museum & Heritage Centre, 6688 Southoaks Cr., Burnaby. Tickets: $5 for child, accompanying adults are free. Info and tickets: 604-777-7000 or www.nikkeiplace.org.

Pancakes, Sausages & OJ Breakfast: Come and enjoy this breakfast put on by St. Barnabas Church. The event is by donation. When: Saturday, March 17, 8:30-11 a.m. Where: St. Barnabas Church, 1010 5th Ave., New Westminster.

Pancake breakfast: The New Westminster Lions Club is hosting a pancake breakfast. When: Saturday March 17, 8:30 to 11 a.m. Where: St. Barnabas Church, 1010 5th Ave., New Westminster. Cost: By donation.

Fresco: Come see this production about this little-known event global event that shaped the Italian Canadian landscape in Western Canada. When: Wednesday, March 21- Saturday, March 24, 8 p.m. Where: James Cowan T h e a t re, S h a d b o l t Centre, 6450 Deer Lake Ave., Burnaby. Tickets: $15. Info and tickets: www.shadboltcentre. com or 604-205-3000.

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SPORTS Super Sider to play for SFU Hyacks hoops star to join Clan next season on scholarship Grant Granger ggranger@newwestnewsleader.com

One evening this winter, Ariana Sider thought it would be fun to watch her friend and former teammate Kia Van Laare in action with the Simon Fraser University women’s basketball team. So the New Westminster Hyacks point guard called up Van Laare’s mom and asked for a ride up Burnaby Mountain to take in the game. During her high school career she frequently noticed Clan coach Bruce Langford scouting in the stands, and when she did she was always trying to make a good impression. After the game that night at SFU, Langford approached Sider and asked, “what are you doing next year?” “I’ve got a couple of options,” Sider replied as her heart skipped a beat. “Why not come up for a visit to see if you want to play for us?” Want to play for SFU? Of course she wanted to play for SFU. She’d been coming to games since she was in Grade 6, even playing in their youth halftime games. The ¿ve-foot-seven dynamo quickly agreed to the visit and the result is Sider has committed to play for the Clan next season. Although she had interest from the universities of Toronto and Saskatchewan, the Clan was Plan A all the way. “If you grow up in Vancouver your dream is to play at SFU. The tradition there is great,” says Sider, who is leading the Hyacks into their fourth consecutive appearance at the provincial AAA championship in North Vancouver this week. “I was so happy to have that option.”

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New Westminster Hyacks’ guard Ariana Sider Àghts to get the ball back in December. After competing at this week’s AAA senior girls high school championship in North Vancouver, Sider will join the Simon Fraser University Clan next season.

Langford has been scouting Sider since before she played for the Hyacks. “She was very competitive and very feisty and had a good offensive skill set,” says Langford. “I liked her basketball IQ. I hope she’ll be able to shoot the ball well at our level. You never know. Success in high school doesn’t

always guarantee it at the university level.” When the school year started, Sider was getting a little antsy because all of her provincial teammates had scholarships and she didn’t. It didn’t help that she suffered a hamstring injury early in the season, and then her ¿rst game back who should show up in the

stands but Langford. “I was just horrible. I was nervous, I hadn’t played that bad for a while,” recalls Sider. Fortunately, she made up for it in other games, especially those against archrival Handsworth Royals from the North Shore. “I got used to knowing that he was going to be there,” says Sider.

“It’s obviously nerve wracking, but at the same time it’s exciting. The pressure to have to deliver, it was good mentally for me.” Sider is the latest in a long line of stellar point guards Hyacks bench boss Doug Woodward has coached including his daughter Krista, Mollie Stelmack, Norma-Jean Roberts and Van Laare. He’s happy Sider will get to play for SFU. “The NCAA Division II is a neat league. When you travel the other teams get good fan support. The atmosphere is great. The games are a lot more fun,” says Woodward. “She’ll do well. She’s in a good situation. They like to run, they like to press so she’ll ¿t in. Woodward believes Sider would bene¿t from being redshirted the ¿rst year so she could get used to SFU’s system. Then her freshman year would be Van Laare’s senior season with Sider in the wings ready to take over in her sophomore year. “She plays pretty good defence. I remember we won a game when we beat Handsworth in the semi¿nals at a junior tournament. And she stole the ball at a key time,” says Woodward. “She doesn’t foul out, she dribbles well, shoots well and understands the game well.” Hoops and hardwood are near and dear to Sider’s heart. Always will be. She practises hard year round, she helps her father, Rob, coach her younger brother’s team, and she often runs drills at Hyack practices. It’s no shock when she declares, “I really do want to become a basketball coach.” “[Basketball means] pretty much everything. I sometimes wonder what it would be like without it. I can’t even imagine,” says Sider. “I build my day around it. I de¿nitely sacri¿ce a lot for the sport, but I don’t regret any of it. I’m not just winning, but developing myself as an individual.”

Pughe wins third B.C. masters curl crown Rick Pughe’s Royal City Curling Club foursome won its third B.C. masters (60-plus) title in ¿ve years by downing fellow clubmate Craig Lightbody 6-4 in the provincial ¿nal in Grand Forks on Sunday. Pughe, along with John Zwarych, Jack Finnbogasson and Bob Byrne previously won the championship in 2008 and 2009. The team advance to the Canadian championship March 26 to April 1 in St. Lambert, Que. The quartet won the Canadian title in 2008.

In the women’s event, Royal City’s Carol McFadden had a 3-0 round robin but was beaten by Maureen Bird of Kelowna 9-1 in the semi¿nals.

Salmonbellies to play cops in charity game The New Westminster Salmonbellies senior lacrosse team will take to the Queen’s Park Arena ice, not the Àoor, in a charity hockey game.

The ’Bellies will play the New Westminster police on Wednesday, March 21, 7:30 p.m. with the proceeds going to the police department’s Cops for Cancer charity. Admission is by donation, minimum $5 for adults while children under 12 are free.

Hyack swimmers heat up pool The Hyack Swim Club collected 13 victories at the provincial age group championships in Surrey last weekend. Sherry Liu, 17, and Stefan Milosevic, 16, won three races each while Ethan Laing, 11, collected two. In total, the club had 39 podium ¿nishes. Milosevic broke a club record in the 200-metre freestyle previously held by 1980 Olympian Eugene Gyor¿.

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HYACK SANDWICH New Westminster Hyacks forward Mitchell Stokes is sandwiched by a pair of Centennial Centaurs defenders in the Àrst half of their tier 1 junior game at the B.C. high school Àeld lacrosse championships, Tuesday at Mercer Stadium.

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Clan hires offensive coordinator The Simon Fraser football squad has hired former Brigham Young University backup quarterback Jason Beck as its new offensive coordinator. Beck spent the last three season as quarterback coach at Weber State, and before that was a graduate assistant at BYU. At Weber, his quarterback, Cameron Higgins became the Big Sky Conference’s all-time leader in touchdowns, and all-time passing leader. Prior to that, he was a graduate assistant with the NCAA Division I powerhouse Lousiana State University Tigers for two seasons.

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• A brief presentation at 7:15 p.m. outlining the current community status, followed by a drop-in style open house where you can discuss options for Hamilton • An opportunity for you to provide feedback by completing a survey • Child minding onsite • Refreshments

For more information On March 13, 2012, we will also launch a Hamilton Area Plan Update website which can be accessed through www.richmond.ca, www.orisconsulting.ca or www.placespeak.com. These websites will provide ongoing information on the Hamilton Area Plan Update process. For more information, please email hamiltonplan@richmond.ca or call Mark McMullen, Senior Co-ordinator, Major Projects at 604-276-4196. We look forward to meeting you and hearing about what you think.

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Join up to 250 people for this first annual 5K fun run & walk, running or walking around one of Burnaby's most picturesque parks. Participants of all ages and abilities are welcome. A great way to keep fit and meet new friends. Registration packages are available only at Edmonds Community Centre for 55+. For information and registration please call 604-297-4400.

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Architecture just one amazing feature at Evelyn

Not your average tower development Set into the West Vancouver hillside, Onni’s Evelyn seems to be growing out of the mountain. With a unique design and amazing features, buyers are already snapping up the suites. “You can’t really compare this to a runof-the-mill tower,” says Onni sales manager Nick Belmar. “You won’t find another project with this design and architecture.” The architecture of Evelyn is seriously stunning, with floor-to-ceiling glass windows that let in huge amounts of light, and a stepped design that means the terraces become the roofs of the homes below. This makes for incredible southfacing views, and a quiet atmosphere as every home feels more private. The terraces range from 100 to 1,600 square feet, so

there is no shortage of outdoor entertaining potential. The buildings almost seem to flow down the hillside, making for a very natural feel to the entire project. The first phase includes 105 homes in two different building styles, Cliffside and At Forest’s Edge. “There is a good amount of green space around,” says Belmar. “The way the project was designed (means it) blends into the landscape ... it’s very impressive.” West Vancouver is one of the most highly sought-after communities in the Lower Mainland, and buyers are able to find much to love there. Homes at Evelyn start at $759,900. For more information, visit www.onni.com/ evelyn or call 604-922-0330.

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Catch cabin fever at the BC Log Home, Timber Frame & Country Living Show in Abbotsford by Kerry Vital

If you’ve ever wanted to know more about log or timber frame homes, or are looking for something new for your home away from home, the BC Log Home, Timber Frame and Country Living Show is the perfect place for you to be on March 10 and 11. Taking place at the Tradex in Abbotsford from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days, exhibitors will be ready and waiting to answer your every question. Organizers expect close to 100 booths and some full-size log structures to be showcased at the event. Attendees will be able to browse the latest products and check out the newest technology from companies at the top of the log and timber frame home industry, as well as learn about the latest trends and services, such as generators, outdoor furniture, hot tubs, awnings, watersports and accessories, and alternative energy. This year is expected to be a fantastic year for the industry, as the government has recently earmarked funds to continue its growth. “Many members I have spoken to have seen a dramatic increase in interest from U.S. buyers in the last

six months, and western Canada has shown a lot of promise,” says BC Log and Timber Industry Association board member and general manger with Sitka Log Homes Walter Bramsleven. “As well, with B.C. leading the way toward proving energy efficiency and setting some basic standards such as blower door analysis and thermal testing, we once again will be the trend-setting builders in the log and timber frame world.” With vacation cabins continuing to grow in popularity and timber frame homes also becoming a trend, this show is coming at just the right time. The show has been dubbed one of the best and biggest in Canada, so those interested in finding out more about this type of home will find everything they could possibly imagine under one roof. Tickets are available at the Tradex ticket counter on the day of the show. For more information, visit www. bclogandcountrylivingshow.ca.

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Roughly 100 booths will be featured at this year’s BC Log Home, Timber Frame and Country Living Show, taking place in Abbotsford on March 10 and 11. Attendees will ﬁnd plenty of information about all facets of log and timber frame homes.

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Buy a Power Smart home, save three ways Save now, and save later: not many homes can promise you that. But when you buy a home from a Power Smart New Home Builder you’ll save money, including reduced mortgage insurance and lower monthly bills. An EnerGuide label is your assurance that the home is independently rated to be energy-efﬁcient. And don’t forget, an energyefﬁcient home is more comfortable too. Layout, amenities, and those much-promoted granite countertops. There’s a lot to think about when you’re buying a new home. But there’s one feature that can make a positive difference to your wallet when you purchase, and every month that you own your home. Choosing a Power Smart New Home gives home buyers an easy way to find a home that is designed and built to save energy. “Buying an energy-efficient home is one of the best ways to maximize your home budget,” says Doug Overholt, representative for BC Hydro’s Power Smart New Home program. “If you save on expenses, you can afford more mortgage. But many new homes are not built with energy efficiency in mind - so looking for the EnerGuide label is wise.” An EnerGuide rating is a standard measure of a home’s energy performance, rated on a scale of 0 to 100. A rating of 0 represents a home with major air leakage, no insulation and extremely high energy consumption. A rating of 100 represents a house that is airtight, well insulated, sufficiently ventilated and requires no purchased energy. The first benefit you’ll find is on your mortgage insurance: Power Smart New Homes qualify for a 10 per cent refund on Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation Mortgage

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Buying an energy-efﬁcient home is one of the best ways to maximize your home budget,” says Doug Overholt, representative for BC Hydro’s Power Smart New Home program. “If you save on expenses, you can afford more mortgage.”

Insurance. You’ll also save on your monthly bills. Homes that are rated EnerGuide 80 use at least 30 per cent less energy than an average new home. That’s money in your pocket every month – especially great when energy costs are only expected to rise. Buy a home with a rating higher than EnerGuide 80, and save even more. The third benefit is resale value; as energy costs rise and green building continues to gain popularity, a home that demonstrates its efficiency will likely hold its value as compared to one that is inefficient with high monthly operating costs. There are other benefits as well, Overholt says. “Builders who are smart about energy efficiency are adopting improved building practices and making use of new technologies. Their homes are more comfortable – cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter – while using less energy overall. It’s hard to add energy efficiency later; you need to get it built in from the start.” The Power Smart New Home program gives you an easy way to find houses, townhomes, and condos that are designed to save energy. For more information and to find your energy efficient dream home, check out the full listing of Power Smart New Home Builders and featured developments at bchydro.com/pshomes.

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a long-time resident of the Burnaby area, passed away Wednesday the 29th of February at the Royal Columbian Hospital in New Westminster at the age of 80. Born on April 30,1931 in Vernon, June spent the majority of her years within her home Province of British Columbia, but was a traveller at heart. In the 1960’s she worked at the Chateau Lake Louise in Alberta, and in the small community of Ocean Falls, BC, before moving back to the Lower Mainland. June was a fixture of her community and donated to a number of charities including; the World Wildlife Federation, the Knowledge Network, the Christian Children’s Fund, the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada and many others. June loved good food and socializing, enjoyed going to movies and singing in the choir with friends, and had a wonderful smile that could light up a room. Her brother David, sister Louise and nephew Christopher survive her. In place of flowers, please make a donation to the Canadian Diabetes Association. June had requested that there be no formal service, but a Memorial Tea will be held in her honour this Saturday, March 10th at 11 AM in the lounge at 9210 Salish Court.

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LOST AND FOUND

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

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Get Practical Skills That Get Jobs

FOUND: I-Phone on Feb 21 at Nelson / Bennett. Please call to identify. (604)433-7121

ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS

Van Kam Freightways’ group of companies requires Owner Operators and Class 1 Company drivers to be based out of our Surrey Terminal. Applicants must have winter and mountain driving exp./training. We offer above average rates and an excellent employee benefits package. Call Bev at 1-800-663-0900/ 604968-5488 or send a detailed resume and current driver’s abstract. (For owner operators, provide details of your truck) to: careers@vankam.com Fax, 604-587-9889 Van Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility. Thank you for your interest however only those of interest to us will be contacted.

HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR TRAINING

INFORMATION

108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

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

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WOULD Sharon Malone that was a chum of Cunningham or Gerrie Phelan that attacked my private phone the Rose of Sharon Church.

OWNER OPERATORS & CLASS 1 Company Drivers Surrey Terminal

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WWW.CASTINGROOM.COM

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

Advertising Representative

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Deliver newspapers (2x per week) on Wednesdays and Fridays in your area. Papers are dropped off at your home with the flyers pre-inserted!

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

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

Heavy Duty Mechanic Vernon,BC Required for maintenance and repairs of mechanical,electrical, hydraulic systems, & diesel, 2 & 4 stroke engines. For details or to apply: e-mail hr@nor-val.com

CARRIERS NEEDED YOUTH and ADULTS

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AGREEMENT

DISTRIBUTORS

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

Please send your application in confidence to: Gail Nugent Advertising Manager WE 280-1770 Burrard St., Vancouver, BC V6J 3G7 email: admanager@WEVancouver.com

Burnaby NewsLeader New Westminster NewsLeader This is a fantastic opportunity to develop a rewarding career in advertising and marketing. The Burnaby NewsLeader & New Westminster NewsLeader are divisions of Black Press Ltd., Canada’s largest independent newspaper company, with more than 180 community, daily and urban newspapers in B.C., Alberta, Washington State, Ohio and Hawaii, and extensive online operations with over 250 websites. Black Press is also Western Canada’s largest privately-held commercial printer with 14 printing plants. The NewsLeader is the recent recipient of the Suburban Newspapers of America 2009 First Place Best Community Newspaper, circulation 37,500+, plus has won or been nominated in eleven categories for the 2010 SNAs, CCNAs, and BCYCNAs, including winning a CCNA Blue Ribbon award. If you are a highly creative individual with an ability to multi-task in a fast-paced team environment and have good interpersonal and sales skills, we would like to meet you. To apply, please forward your resume with a cover letter to: Jean Hincks, Publisher 7438 Fraser Park Drive Burnaby, BC V5J 5B9 Email: publisher@burnabynewsleader.com publisher@newwestnewsleader.com Deadline for applications is: March 16, 2012

Closing date: March 15, 2012

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LABOURERS

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 160

TRADES, TECHNICAL

LABOURERS CIVIL & PARK CONSTRUCTORS Seeks Labourers for project in Surrey. Must have own vehicle. Min. 2 year experience in construction labor. Fulltime $16 - $20 (depending on experience) Plus OVERTIME and BENEFITS Fax resume to 604-507-4711 or Email: Paul.orourke@wilcocivil.ca www.wilcocivil.ca

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MEDICAL/DENTAL

Relief LPN, experienced in giving injections required for busy medical clinic in Coquitlam. Please fax resume to: 604-939-7781.

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. 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 Concrete Form Stripper(F/t)(New Westminster)(1-2 year exp)Soboco Construction Ltd Sal$19/hr. Duties:Erect and dismantle concrete forms, scaffolding, ramps, catwalks and perform related tasks. Mix, pour and spread materials such as concrete. Fax resume: 604-299-6460 or email :ahallgate@bosaconstruction.com

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

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

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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

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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.

SALES

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One affordable monthly payment interest free. For debt restructuring on YOUR terms, not the creditors. Call 1-866-690-3328 or see web site: www.4pillars.ca

341

PRESSURE WASHING POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING

SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE

Call Ian 604-724-6373

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS AT NORTHWEST ROOFING Re-roofing, Repair & New Roof Specialists. Work Guar. WCB.10% Senior’s. Disc. Jag 778-892-1530 GL ROOFING. Cedar shakes, Asphalt Shingles, Flat roofs, WCB Clean Gutters. $80. 604-240-5362

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PETS

AMERICAN Cocker Spaniel pups. P/B. 1 shots, family raised. Ready for good home $750 firm 604-826-3655

BERNESE Mountain Dog Puppies. 3 females vet chckd, 1st shots. $950. Langley.778-241-5504

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

.Jim’s Moving Winter Service

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS 236

CLEANING SERVICES

DETAILED EUROPEAN CLEANING.

Efficient, Reliable, Friendly, Bonded Excellent References with 18 yrs of experience. Call Ivet: 778-235-4070 LICENCED & INSURED Cleaning Service. Res./Comm. Wkly/Bi-Wkly Free Quotes. Call 604-363-2475.

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

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High Caliber Construction Repair, Replace, Remodel...

MAIDS R’ US

CUSTOM HOMES

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

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

604-808-0212

242

CONCRETE & PLACING

For all your concrete services, gov’t cert’d, consulting, repairs, restoration, prep, place & finish, any style. Chekc our website www.vdcs.ca

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

356

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

Since 1972 Dan 778-837-0771

320

DRYWALL

ELECTRICAL

AFFORDABLE MOVING Local & Long Distance

$45/Hr

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

ADDITIONS, Renovations & New Construction. Concrete Forming & Framing Specialist. 604.218.3064

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 (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

www.caliberwest contracting.com 604.764.9594 HOME IMPROVEMENTS Carpentry, painting, drywall, tiles Quality work - reasonable price Martin 604-521-8715

Northstar Painting Ltd.- The Residential Specialists. BIG jobs, Small jobs - We do it all! Interior and Exterior Projects. Master Painters at Students Rates. WCB Safe, Reliable, Efficient & Quality Paint. 778.245.9069

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Landscape Maintenance

D Economical Lawn Mowing D Complete Grounds Maint D Pruning & Shaping D Aeration & Power Raking D Fully Insured Residential~Strata~Commercial

Free Estimates

LOVING home sought for Wiley, male, 14 years young, neutered cat. Is healthy, extremely affectionate. Comes with some food, litter, litter tray etc. Phone: 604-522-0151 or email musser@telus.net

www.recycleitcanada.ca

GARDENING

(604)671-2746

• Estate Services • Electronics • Appliances • Old Furniture • Construction • Yard Waste • Concrete • Drywall • Junk • Rubbish • Mattresses & More!

JUNK REMOVAL Recycled Earth Friendly

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

* Electrical * Plumbing * Heating * Painting * Carpentry * Tile Work * Laminate & Hardwood Flooring Exc. Rates, Senior Disc. Work guar. Since 1986. Ken 604-418-7168

A Dream Landscaping. Retaining walls, topsoil, turf, shrubs, trimming, yard cleanup, bark mulch, (604)724-4987 or 604-724-9036

RECYCLE-IT!

Cocker Spaniels: Proud parents of 8 pups, born Feb 2. 1st shots, dewormed, vet chkd, tails/dews done. Ready Apr 1. Purebred, no papers. $600. 604-888-0832 Eves

On Time, As Promised, Service Guaranteed!

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

RUBBISH REMOVAL

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

Call: Rick (604) 202-5184

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MOVING & STORAGE

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

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

LAWNS PLUS

AVOID BANKRUPTCY SAVE UP TO 70% OFF YOUR DEBT.

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

PETS

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

281

FINANCIAL SERVICES

287

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

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

182

GARDENING

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

LEGAL SERVICES

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

PERSONAL SERVICES

281

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

CRIMINAL RECORD?

260

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

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SALES PROFESSIONALS

careers@bsv.ca

182

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

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

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

RV SALES REP needed for asap! We need someone to join the Voyager RV sales team! We have a rare opening for an energetic & effective RV salesperson, to start this Spring! It’s an amazing opportunity to sell the industry’s top selling RV brands (Jayco, Itasca, Winnebago towables, Northern Lite & more!) and work at the BC Interior’s Largest RV dealer. Email resumes to sales@voyagerrv.ca or fax to 250766-4640.

Basement Systems Vancouver Inc. is a basement waterproofing repair company and is growing You will run Company Provided high quality leads and close sales. Some previous sales exp. is required - you’re computer wise and outgoing. 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. Reply with Resume as a word or PDF document to

PERSONAL SERVICES

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

PLUMBING

604.587.5865

JOBS: Whether you’re looking to find or fill a position, this is where your search begins.

Call bcclassified.com 604-575-5555

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

Andrew 604-618-8585 $ Best Rates $

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

NORWEGIAN ELKHOUND pups. Dewormed, 1st vaccination. Ready March 15 - 21st. 604-823-2259 mitzvig@hotmail.ca

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. Springer/Lab cross pups, vet check, 1st shots, eager and social $350, 604-823-6739 afternoons/evenings.

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 533

FERTILIZERS

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

Friday, March 9, 2012 NewsLeader A35 MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 548

FURNITURE

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

MATTRESSES staring at $99

750

GARAGE SALES

MISC. FOR SALE

RECREATIONAL/SALE

2009 Montana 3400RL

SUITES, LOWER

COQUITLAM Oxford Hts. Quiet st. 2 bdrm grnd lvl ste. $800/incl utils. March 15. N/P. N/S. 604-722-3346

MISC. WANTED

751

Private Coin Collector Looking to Purchase Collections,Mint Sets, Accumulations, Olympic, Gold, Silver Coins etc. Please call Travis 604-377-5748

SUITES, UPPER

MILLARDVILLE. 2 bdrm upper. N/S. N/P. Adult oriented. Laundry & hydro incl. $825. Avail. April 1. 604937-7161 after 6 p.m.

566 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

752

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

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

REAL ESTATE 626

838

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

BURNABY recent reno spac 1 bdrm g/l suite, quiet street. 6 appls, close to Edmonds skytrain NS/NP. $825 + utils. Avail Mar 15th/Apr 1st. Call: 604-777-9943

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

563

ROOMS FOR RENT

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

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

560

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TRANSPORTATION

Port Coquitlam - Maryhill furnished bdrm. shr’d kitchen/bath/living Quiet older N/S hse. $375 604.941.2959

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

551

RENTALS

TOWNHOUSES

40’ DUTCH STAR with Cummings turbo diesel, less than 59,000 mi. Always stored indoors, looks like new, economical to operate, 2 slides, din. booth, 2 a/cond, 2 TV’s, 2 CD & 2 VHS players, ldry., propane generator (6500W). Must be seen. 604-854-3266

845

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

TOP CA$H PAID TODAY For SCRAP VEHICLES! vehicles. Local family owned and operated business. BBB com or call (604)209-2026

2 hour Service from call. Professional staff and Member with A+ rating. Visit us on-line at www.a1casper.

TRANSPORTATION

HOUSES FOR SALE

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

COQUITLAM CTR; 2 bdrm apt, u/g prkg, all appls, big patio, Mar 15th. $1100/mo. NP/NS. (604)377-8093. 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.

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

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!

806

ANTIQUES/CLASSICS

1977 PORSCHE TARGA, 6 cyl, 12,000 kms, green, excellent cond., $9950. Call: (604)921-9162

810

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

AUTO FINANCING

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

BURNABY

Walker Manor

Move-Allowance 1/2 mo. Rent FREE! Bright, large 1 bedroom for rent in a newly reno’d building. Large balcony, freshly painted with hardwood floors. 2 Min walk to Highgate Mall & all major transit.

Please call 778-994-2334 COQUITLAM: 2 bdrm 2 bthrm- 996 sf. Cls to shopping, Douglas College & amen. March 1. N/s, N/p. $1350/mo. Call 604-941-3259 Coquitlam Ctr 2 bdrm bright g/l, fresh paint, inste ldry f/p, patio, prkg strg, NS/NP $1175. 604-767-0599 MAPLE Ridge dntwn Urbano complex, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, inste w/d, f/p, deck, 2 u/g prkg. Nr amens. NS/NP.

660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE

1-800-910-6402

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NEW WEST bach $650; lrg 1 bdrm $780. Balc. 8th St. FREE HT/HW. Nr shops. 604-781-1846, 937-5427

1994 Buick Regal, AirCared. 99,000 kms. 4 new tires. Needs TLC. $700. Call 604-534-0923

DORIC MANOR

HOMES WANTED

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

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

$1150+ utils. Ref. Apr 1 604-512-8725

NEW WESTMINSTER

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847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES Need A Vehicle! Guaranteed Auto Loan. Apply Now, 1.877.680.1231 www.UapplyUdrive.ca

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

Phone: 604-522-9153

HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS

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CARS - DOMESTIC

1997 BUICK LESABRE LTD leather, 139 kms, prem. cond., one owner, $3900/obo. (778)565-4230 2000 CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE. Silver,black top. 350 auto.Too much to list!! $24,900. Call 604-313-7014 2002 OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE, senior driven, 89,000kms, $4500. Hope (604)869-7329 2008 PONTIAC G5 Coupe, 2/dr, auto, 44,000/km, CD player, new all season tires. $7500. 604-467-2901. 2008 PONTIAC WAVE, 4 dr sedan, auto, 150K, runs & looks good, white, $4850 firm. (604)538-9257

Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS

RENTALS NEW WESTMINSTER

706

APARTMENT/CONDO BURNABY & COQUITLAM

Spacious 2 & 3 Bdrm T/hses 2 Bdrm Apartments 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

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

For further info call 604-451-6075 to view Metro Vancouver Housing Co-operation.

Large newly renovated 1, 2 & 3 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. 211 11St. New West. Please call 604-834-1756 www.aptrentals.net

2001 HONDA ACCORD-4 dr. sedan, 4 cyl. auto, local, silver w/ grey cloth, 161k, pwr. options, A/C, very clean in/out. $6250 / 604.312.7415 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 2005 SUZUKI SWIFT HB,exc cond, all records, low miles, owner history $5000/obo.604-942-8171/506-4120

838

RECREATIONAL/SALE 2006 NEPTUNE 36PDD

715

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

COQUITLAM west. Newer 1200 s/f half duplex, 2 bdrms, 1.5 baths, 2 traffic lights to SFU, nr amens, n/s n/p, $1200 +%utils. 604-721-8424.

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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.

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

2004 JEEP GRAND Cherokee Ltd. 4x4, auto, green, 126K, $7000 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

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TRUCKS & VANS

2001 CHEVROLET ASTRO VAN 8 pass. white, mechanically sound, excellent cond. in & out. No accid. local. $3000 obo / 604.306.0144 2001 GMC SIERRA 4x4, ext’d cab, auto, green, 135K, $8000 firm. Call: (604)538-9257 2009 TOYOTA Tacoma TRD Sport truck, auto, 4x4, double cab, local, no accidents, warranty, 52K, silver. $27,995. Call 604-722-1362.

MARINE 912

BOATS

ALUMINUM BOAT WANTED, 10’, 12’ or 14’, with or without motor or trailer, will pay cash, 604-319-5720

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS Notice is hereby given to Creditors and others having claims against the Estate of Norman Gwillam Thorney, late of #307 – 12 K de K Court, New Westminster, BC, that the particulars of their claim should be sent to the solicitor for the estate at #235 – 550 Sixth Street, New Westminster, BC, V3L 3B7, on or before the 20th day of March, 2012, after which date the solicitor for the estate will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the executor then has notice.

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