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“If he wants to play in the NHL this season, he will re-sign with us,” Maloney told ESPN in New Westminster native Kyle Turris has ended a October. “We will not trade his rights under any standoff with the Phoenix Coyotes and signed circumstances and are prepared to live with a two-year deal worth $2.8 million with the the consequences if he decides to sit out this, NHL club on Tuesday. and future, seasons. TSN reported the contract will call for the On Tuesday, Maloney said he was pleased former Burnaby Express star to earn $1.2 to get Turris signed. million this season and $1.6 million next “Kyle is a top, young player who will year. make us a better team,” said Maloney in the TURRIS “I am happy to sign with Phoenix and release. “We look forward to having him in start playing,” said Turris in a Coyotes’ our lineup so he can contribute to our team. release. “It’s been a long process, but now I am In order to play in the NHL this season, Turris focused on playing and helping the team win.” had to sign a contract before Dec. 1. Last season he Turris, 22, was a restricted free agent this summer scored 11 goals and 14 assists in 65 games with the but was holding out. In late October he asked the Coyotes. He has a total of 18 goals and 27 assists in Coyotes to trade him but Phoenix general manager 131 career NHL games. Don Maloney said he would not unless he signed A tweet from TSN hockey insider Darren Dreger with the club. said a trade is still a prime option.
PUBLIC HEARING START TIME REMINDER The City of New Westminster would like to remind all residents that Public Hearings start at 6:00 pm in Council Chamber at City Hall. The next Public Hearing will be on November 28, 2011. Please check the city website at www.newwestcity.ca for meeting schedules.
CITYPAGE COMMUNITY SAFETY GRANT The City of New Westminster and New Westminster Community Policing Committee (NWCPC) have partnered together to offer residents an opportunity to come together and talk about community safety by offering the Community Safety Grant.
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GOVERNOR GENERAL’S LITERARY AWARD NOMINATED AUTHOR TO SPEAK AT NEW WESTMINSTER PUBLIC LIBRARY
Individuals interested in volunteering with The City of New Westminster’s Irving House and Samson V Maritime Museum are encouraged to attend this information session. Students interested in long term practicum placements are also encouraged to attend. Irving House and Samson V are part of City of New Westminster’s Museum & Archives. Ruby Campbell Volunteer Coordinator P: 604-519-1023 rcampbell@newwestcity.ca
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New Westminster author and nominee for the Governor General’s Literary Award JJ Lee will talk about his new book The Measure of a Man - part personal memoir, part social history of the suit - at the New Westminster Public Library on Thursday, December 1 at 7:00 pm. As space is limited, pre-register at 604-527-4667. JJ Lee is the menswear columnist for the Vancouver Sun and broadcasts a weekly fashion column for the CBC Radio in Vancouver.
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The New Westminster Police Service is looking to recruit Reserve Constables and Crime Prevention Unit Volunteers who are trustworthy and dedicated to join our team. This is a great volunteer opportunity if you are considering a career in law enforcement, or want to give back to the Royal City. If you are interested in applying, please call 604-529-2446 or visit www.newwestpolice.org. Applications will be accepted until November 30, 2011.
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Friday, November 25, 2011 NewsLeader A3 OPINION page 6 | LETTERS page 7 | SPORTS page 23
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Digital kills the video store Digital downloading
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Where it’s going is digital downloading, says Paul Budra, an associate professor of English at Simon Fraser University who’s studied trends in popular culture. He’s co-authored a book with fellow professor Clint Burnham that chronicles the decline of books and bookstores in favour of digital copies and online retailers. He sees parallels to the home video industry as consumers opt for the convenience of streaming services like NetÀix. The numbers bear him out. In 1999, Canadians spent $100 a year on movie rentals but by 2009 that had fallen to $62 according to Statistics Canada. In the United States, rentals from traditional video stores fell 13 per cent last year to 27 per cent of the overall rentals while subscription services like NetÀix accounted for 41 per cent of rentals. “If I can get a movie and I don’t have MARIO BARTEL/NEWSLEADER New customers Miriam Moses, the acquisitions manager at Burnaby Public Library, loads up from to get off my butt or go out in the rain, the library’s DVD collection. Demand for movies has been steadily increasing in why would I,” says Budra. “We Àock to Already the closure of the big chain recent years. stores has sent new customers to his whatever is easiest.” crowded little shop, from all over New “So many of us are time de¿cient,” West and south Burnaby, and from as far the demands of its patrons. Children’s DVDs have says Hugh Thompson, the owner of away as east Vancouver and Delta. He suspects the grown by 10 per cent, music DVDs have increased digitalhome.ca, an online community of home latest closures will send even more his way. by 33 per cent and the collection of non-¿ction theatre enthusiasts. “We come home late from work It’s quite a reversal in fortune from a few years documentaries has expanded by 27 per cent. and we sit in front of the TV and we decide we want ago, when he considered closing his shop because But, Toner-Rogala is quick to point out, the library to watch a movie, do you want go out to the video he couldn’t compete with the chains’ vast selection, isn’t a video store, it doesn’t acquire 50 copies of store or do you want to just turn on your TV.” their buying power to bring in huge quantities of the latest Harry Potter blockbuster to ensure anyone As people become accustomed to being able to popular titles and their decisions to eliminate late who wants one can get one. access all their media online to digital devices like fees. “The way libraries build collections is different,” their televisions, computers, cellphones and tablets, she says. “We get some hot titles but we do focus on the demise of physical objects like books, CDs and titles you wouldn’t see in a traditional video store.” DVDs will hasten, says Budra. Like locally produced documentaries, foreign “There’s a shift to a generation of people who Paul Budra, SFU professor ¿lms to serve a diverse population, ¿lm festival can’t imagine not being able to download whatever There’s a shift to a generation of people who favourites and a strong collection of older they want.” can’t imagine not being able to download movies that the library’s manager of acquisitions, whatever they want. Price of convenience in consultation with the other librarians, ¿lm But that convenience comes with a price, says publications, critics and patrons, has deemed Budra. As formats change, some ¿lms are left Burnaby Public Library has also noticed an essential to represent the medium. behind because it doesn’t make ¿nancial sense to increase in borrowing from its movie collection, It can be a daunting task, especially with changing migrate them to the new format. There are thousands about 11 per cent in 2009-10 and it’s up another technology. The library only recently stopped of ¿ lms that haven’t been upgraded from VHS to 10 per cent so far this year. Of four million items acquiring VHS tapes and they’re holding off getting DVD or blu-ray. circulated in 2010, 800,000 of them were DVDs, into blu-ray to see where digital technology goes. says Edel Toner-Rogala, Burnaby’s chief librarian. In response, the library has been increasing the Please see VICTIM, A11 size of its collection and adjusting selection to meet
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oey Le is a survivor. In the 10 years he’s run Video Stop on 12th Street, right near the New Westminster and Burnaby border, he’s survived changes in home video technology from VHS tapes to DVDs to blu-ray and withstood competition from chains like Blockbuster and Rogers that has driven other independent stores like his out of business. But Blockbuster is gone to bankruptcy, Rogers is closing stores; the two stores in Burnaby and the New Westminster outlet at Columbia Square will rent their last video on Dec. 4, then begin selling off their inventory. That means there will soon be no more brick and mortar video stores in Burnaby and New West. Except for Joey.
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Although he’s lived in the New Westminster and Burnaby area for 21 years, Roger Jones knew nothing about the Sinterklaas and Black Peter tradition that has been carried out by the Dutch community in New Westminster since 1985. When he found out recently, he was shocked. It reminded him of the old minstrel shows that used black face to depict African-American slaves. MARIO BARTEL/NEWSLEADER FILE “Just looking at the images of this was Sinterklaas and one of his “Black Peterâ€? helpers at his annual arrival at Westminster Quay. quite upsetting,â€? said Jones, who is a member of the black community and grew up in Nova Scotia. “It’s from ancient times. We just his helpers,â€? said Slump. “In Holland, it’s a big don’t need it. It’s time to look at different things.â€? party. As the Dutch community we celebrate here The celebration is held on the Âżrst Saturday of in B.C. as well. It has nothing to do with racism. every December. Sinterklaas comes down the Fraser It has nothing to do with discrimination. This is River in a paddlewheeler and disembarks with 12 just the way we celebrate it. Black Peters are really ‘Zwarte Pietens’ or Black Peters before heading off well liked in the whole celebration. We never have to the Holland Shopping Centre on East Columbia problems Âżlling those positions.â€? for events the rest of the day. Slump said if organizers wanted to they would Black Peters are Sinterklaas’s have no problem getting 20 people to Âżll the Black mischievous assistants. Their origin Peter role, but there’s only room for 12, along with is vague, with Zwarte Piet being the Sinterklaas, in the limousine that transports them name for evil in the middle ages. from the Quay to the centre. There is some evidence the Âżgures “I know if I take the Black Peters out the Dutch eventually were portrayed as Black people will be offended,â€? said Slump. JONES African, possibly from Dutch He said he will meet with Jones and any other colonial days or from an occupation of Spain. groups upset about the Black Peters to listen to their After seeing the Black Peters, Jones hit social concerns and to explain what it’s all about. media to see what others in the black community One of those who has participated in New thought. “I couldn’t sit still, I had to do something,â€? Westminster’s Sinterklaas in the past is school said Jones. trustee Casey Cook, who was born in The Hague, Many of the responses have been of shock, and moved with his family to Canada when he was especially from those with U.S. backgrounds. Jones four. He believes it might be time for the Dutch pointed out that recently there have been protests community to make a change. about the portrayal in The Netherlands. “It’s tradition in Holland and has been for years “Even there they’re realizing this is something and years. I would say that given the context that that’s not appropriate,â€? said Jones. “You just can’t we are in today, I think we need to be sensitive to say it’s our tradition and we’re sticking to it. Who the issue that the African community is raising,â€? wants a celebration which has a big negative thing to said Cook. “If they are offended, then I think the it. It doesn’t make any sense to me.â€? Dutch community should take that into account and He sent an email to the organizers, and they they need to make adjustments, and if that means promised to get back to him with a detailed elimination of (Black Peters) then that’s Âżne. I don’t explanation. have a problem with that. Tako Slump has run the celebration ever since “What the festival portrays is not as important as taking over the store in 1995. how a black person would view the implications of It’s grown over the years, he said, with about 400 how Sinterklaas plays out.â€? to 500 people attending and about 30 volunteers This year’s celebration will is Saturday, Dec. 3, from the Dutch community. with Sinterklaas’s arrival at 10 a.m., and events and “Those are not slaves. If I’m correct they are a party for the public from 10:30 to 4 p.m. twitter.com/@newwestnews people who are freed by Sinterklaas. They became
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Transit plan will stall Trinity-Spidina NDP MP Olivia Chow’s proposed National Public Transit Strategy, or Bill C-615, is a good idea in theory but has a long road in front of it before it ever becomes a reality. Chow proposes introducing a federal voice, the Ministry of Transportation, to the transit conversation in an attempt to align public transit visions, planning goals and construction time frames and budgets across the country. She notes that Canada is the only G8 country without such a plan, which is true. But how many countries are as vast and thinly populated as Canada in this group? None. A plan in Victoria may not work in St. John’s or Winnipeg, so having federal input would be mostly redundant. Transit relies on population density and subsidies. We are far from meeting the density of other G8 countries, and the Conservatives aren’t big on subsidies. What’s more, as a private member’s bill, Bill C-615 would require royal assent to allow for any funding mechanism, something the Conservative majority probably doesn’t have an appetite for. So already the bill is in trouble on three fronts. The Ministry of Transportation is stretched beyond its limit. Royal assent, and thus funding, is unlikely, and the proposal exempts Quebec, which would simply ask for the money instead of participating. Blair Lekstrom, B.C.’s transport minister, and other provincial transport ministers might have a hard time swallowing that idea. Leave transit under its current authorities – provincial and regional governments – and let them compete for the funding that is available. If public transit is an important issue to citizens, then politicians who support the notion will be elected, and can improve transit from a local perspective. A national strategy sounds like a noble idea but in this country, it will probably run out of gas. – Black Press
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eather is a wondrous thing. It’s no wonder people talk about it all the time. Monday night it was the wind, blowing like the bejesus, making the rain a weapon. At our house— and no doubt, yours—it was like someone pelting pebbles against the windows and siding, and I slept nary a wink. Riding my bike to work last week, the headwind was a cursed foe. Muscles aching as I worked the pedals, walking would have been faster. Thankfully it was a relatively deserted stretch of road as I shouted something that sounded a little like “TRUCK!” into the wind. Yet a tailwind is a joy, like being carried by a benevolent hand. Few things affect our moods like weather. Music may be a close second, but the elements and their whims have an uncanny ability to take us from agony to bliss, and all the stops in between. For those who care to stop and enjoy, it can bless us with wonder. Two Fridays ago, a massive gust blew through our area, lasting about ¿ve minutes.
Chris Bryan editor@newwestnewsleader.com
I was in my of¿ce at the time, facing a wall of windows. In what seemed mere moments, the sky turned from grey to a roaring river of Àuttering colour. It was pure inundation, like a swirling murmuration of starlings feathered with gold, copper and bronze. The nearby cottonwoods seemed eager to show their winter bones. And then, as quickly as it started, there were just a few stray leaves. Then nothing. It was awesome. I had never seen anything like it. A child would have known what to do in this whirlwind. It called for giggles, a dance with nature as wind was made Àesh. And just as weather amazes, it energizes and calms. With its cool touch, as we step out of our muggy fall homes, it invigorates.
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In fall, as true “West Coast” weather takes hold, it provides a backdrop for comfort. While the outside world is dark and deep with cloud, in black and tattered shrouds of ash across the sky, away from the steady downpour we retreat to blankets, tea, books and scotch. To stews, wine, hot chocolate, and the company of others. Lightning has a way of burning into your memory. My Àashbulbs reveal me as a ¿ve-year-old in Alberta, huddling beneath a canoe in the bed of a pickup as we Àee the lake in a downpour as the gods thunder. At 19 on the French Atlantic coast, warm and safe, watching the sky light up over the Bay of Biscay with some new friends. Years later, on a Utah desert highway, paranoid, trying to remember if rubber tires provide safety from electrocution. And later still, with my future wife on an evening walk, taking refuge from the rain beneath a canopy of trees at a local park, watching the devil’s forks light up the distant sky, grateful for a show that feels staged on our behalf. In winter, the snow brings delight.
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Always best when it arrives in evening, before thoughts turn to morning commutes, when we are warm at home, watching it drift beneath the streetlamps. The city is quiet, the blanket of white softens the canvas, simpli¿es, puri¿es the landscape, blurring the lines between yard, sidewalk and street as people walk down the road, pulling a child on a sled, dust off a pair of cross-country skis, turn their driveway into a toboggan run. And of course, there is always the joy of the sun. Even before dark winter departs, we are granted those days of bliss when it warms our cheeks, giving our moods, our day, a little lift. And in time, next spring, there will be a day when we emerge from our homes wearing something light, just a shirt, perhaps. It is neither too hot, nor too cold. But just right. And for a moment, we forget about the weather completely.
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COMMENT Hold politicians’ feet to the fire Congratulations to the successful candidates elected to mayor, council and school board. I would like to thank and commend the unelected candidates who put their best foot forward and became involved in Election 2011. You are the real winners for standing up for your beliefs. I found it a very enlightening and rewarding experience to see ¿rst hand how democracy works in New Westminster. Once again the efforts of developers, labour groups, and endorsement/promotion by federal NDP leaders and the provincial MLA have resulted in even a greater imbalance of control of our city. It is now up to all of us to be diligent watchdogs to assure our elected representatives live up to the concerns of the taxpayer. It is time to make sure issues like transparency, accountability, transportation issues, spending, private sector job creation, economic development, and avoidance of discrimination towards those who do not march to their drummer. I invite all taxpayers to join in over the next three years to hold elected of¿cials’ feet to the ¿re by ensuring they are accountable to taxpayers for the bene¿t of all. This includes federal and provincial politicians who undemocratically endorsed their friends in the New Westminster and District Labour Council slate and bypassed the views of the balance of their constituents. John Ashdown Candidate for city council
NOT ELECTED, BUT STILL WINNING
Imagine coordinating 400 people to visit 63,000 homes. I do. Twice a week.
My campaign is over now and after a couple of months of door knocking, meeting and greeting and participating in all-candidates meetings, I can now look back on my own “win.” You see, I’m a big believer that if you lose, don’t lose the lesson. And in my own circumstance—I “won” in my own way. Connecting to social media was a real treat. On Facebook, I went from “zero” to over a hundred friends in less than two weeks! I was amazed how many people that I was connected to and how much love and support was being transmitted to me through cyberspace. Twitter was/is still something where, if you’re not careful, it can become an “itch” that constantly needs scratching. Still, the exchange of ideas, the sharing of information and the encouragement provided was there in spades. My biggest “win” came in the form of the people I met. I was amazed how many strangers embraced what I was trying to do and what warm support I received door-to-door—a testament to the good people that call New West home. I also “won” my spare time back—a real rarity for someone as driven as myself to involve myself in one thing or another. To my fellow candidates who were not elected: cherish the experience of having had the support of your loved ones, the admiration of your friends, and the respect of those who know just how dif¿cult it is to put yourself out there for a cause you believe in. Glen Richmond Candidate for school trustee
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A10 NewsLeader Friday, November 25, 2011
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EVENTS
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Perfect Strangers: Art show and sale of portraits, drawings, prints, photographs and sculptures which pay homage to the unique individuals who shape New Westminster. When: Nov. 25 to 27. Where: River Market, 810 Quayside Dr., New Westminster. Info: newwestartists.com.
Age g Home Support pp Companionship Services &Golden • Companionship • Meals • Shopping • Personal Care • Housekeeping • 24 hr. Care • Insured & bonded • We accept D.V.A. For more information
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Fraser Health Crisis Line is recruiting volunteers to provide assistance to people in the region who are experiencing emotional distress. No previous experience needed as extensive training and ongoing support is provided. Next training starts Jan. 14, 2012. Info: www.options.bc.ca and follow the link for the Crisis Line.
Write From the Heart: Vancouver’s Ruth Kozak has been teaching writing classes since 1994 including travel, novel, creative writing and memoirs. Cost: $5 dropin fee. When: Mondays, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Where: Waves Coffee Shop, Back Room, 715 Columbia St. (at Begbie St.), New Westminster.
Meet Team Dueck~ Getting you back on the road
for making the first annual New West Doc Fest a success! We want to express our sincere appreciation and gratitude to those who helped make this a most memorable community event for New Westminster. Special thanks to all of our sponsors and volunteers for your generous support. Hoping to see you next year!
Honour a Life: Now in its 10th year, an opportunity for anyone who has suffered the loss of a loved one to pay tribute to them in a seasonal Christmas setting. Following a brief service, there will be Christmas songs, and the symbolic decorating of the Tree of Remembrance. Hosted by the Columbia-Bowell Funeral Home and co-sponsored by the Crossroads Hospice Society, and the New Westminster Palliative Care Program. When: Sunday, Nov. 27, 6:30 p.m. Where: Centennial Lodge, Queen’s Park, New Westminster. RSVP: 604521-4881.
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Saint Thomas More Collegiate Christmas Craft Fair: annual event featuring over 120 crafters, bake sale, plant sale, used books, free childminding, bistro, tea garden and more. When: Saturday, Nov. 26, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday, Nov. 27, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Info: stmc.bc.ca.
Chez Nous: Elektra Womens Choir, the Borealis String Quartet and the Surrey Childrens Choir perform Chez Nous. When: Saturday, Nov. 26, 2 p.m. Where: Queens Avenue United Church, 529 Queens Ave., New Westminster. Tickets: Adults $28, Youth $10, available at door or at church office. Info: 604-522-1606.
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Christmas Tea and Craft Sale: Enjoy afternoon tea and light Christmas shopping. A fundraiser for Job’s Daughters International Bethel #22 of New Westminster. When: Saturday, Nov. 26, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where: 508 Agnes St., enter through the laneway door. Admission: $5, includes beverage, light lunch, sweets. Table rentals: $15 each, available through 604-953-0511 or dmcmurchie@shaw.ca.
Friday, November 25, 2011 NewsLeader A11
Victim of convenience, economics from PAGE A3
Some consumers are left at loose ends as well, says Thompson. “You’re always going to have people who have been abandoned by technology. Just 10 or 15 years ago we still had people who had 12 o’clock Àashing on their VCR because they didn’t know how to set it.” “A lot of people come to us who don’t have the devices that allow them to use NetÀix for example, or to download movies to their computers,” says TonerRogala. She’s con¿dent the library’s DVD collection will be in demand for years to come. At the library, “you don’t need a subscription to a streaming service or payper-view. The cost of borrowing a movie from here is a library card and that card is free,” she says.
Video stores are themselves a victim of economics, says Thompson. Providing a digital library of ¿lms doesn’t require an expensive storefront. Cable companies “are making a truckload of money on video on demand, and they don’t have to worry about rent,” says Thompson, who once worked for one of Canada’s biggest cable companies. “Video on demand is the big killer right now.” Meantime, Joey Le is a realist. He knows technology may eventually make stores like his obsolete. And that, he says, saddens him. Because while his big chain competitors were falling all over each other to destroy their rivals, build new outlets, increase their selection, eliminate annoying late fees, lure customers by also selling
Watch Out for Richard!!! COMING TO YOUR AREA JOIN ME FOR COFFEE! Drop by and let me know what matters to you over a cup of coffee.
Richard T. Lee Burnaby North MLA
Date: Saturday, November 26 Time: 9:00 – 10:30 am Place: STARBUCKS Holdem and Lougheed by the SkyTrain
For enquiries, please call (604) 775-0778 As an ongoing effort to listen to the community’s concerns, MLA Richard T. Lee has been holding Coffee Meetings with his constituents since October 2003.
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DOOMED? With the demise of Blockbuster and the coming closure of local Rogers video stores, how are people viewing movies at home?
cellphones, snacks and pre-viewed movies, he stuck to his three main tenets, offering a unique selection of smaller independent movies in addition to the expected array of blockbusters at a fair price with good customer service. That includes loaning a screwdriver to a neighbouring merchant trying to deal with an electrical problem in his store. In fact, he’s even turning some new customers away because he doesn’t want the headache of chasing late returns from people who live in North Burnaby or East Vancouver. He’d rather put his energy into learning his customers’ names, their likes and dislikes. That’s what he believes will keep them coming into his store whether it’s raining or they can download the same movie over the Internet. “If people love movies, they’ll ¿nd a way.”
Howie Snyder
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View i the h decorated d d trees and vote for your favourite tree for a chance to Win a $200 Brentwood Town Centre Gift Card. A draw will be held on December 19. Full rules at Brentwood Customer Service kiosk.
Boots for Kids: Help school kids stay dry and warm over the cold and rainy seasons. Winter boots will be provided to children that attend several of the Burnaby Community Schools. All donations go to support the Boots for Kids program and other Rotary service projects.For more information on this important program and our other service projects visit our website at www.rotaryburnabydeerlake.org. Our Generous Sponsors: • Advantage Plumbing, Drainage & Heating • Bell & Burnaby Funeral Home • Bosa Properties • Centaur Products • Paris Jewellers • Grand Villa Casino • HUB International Insurance Brokers • Husky and Mohawk • Literacy Now Burnaby • Ledingham McAllister Properties • Ocean View Funeral Home • Ritchie Bros. Auctions • TD Bank • Wireless Technical Services • United Steelworkers • Vancity
Santa Claus gives his reindeer a break by heading to Sunday’s Jingle Bell Walk and Run at Westminster Quay on his bike. The Jingle Bell Walk and Run raised $15,000 for The Arthritis Society. The event drew almost 100 people on a chilly day dressed in holiday-themed costumes and, of course, jingle bells. “It was terriÀc to see so many families come out and join us,” said the society’s Ashley Kroening in a news release. “The enthusiasm and energy was contagious. We made a lot of noise, had a lot of fun, saw some very unusual costumes and helped raise more than $15,000.” The money will go to support educational programing and research. MARIO BARTEL/NEWSLEADER
Friday, November 25, 2011 NewsLeader A13
Business building in India New West SFU student helping develop joint ventures for B.C. Grant Granger ggranger@newwestnewsleader.com
by taxi to and from business meetings and timing is often very unpredictable and punctuality is not valued. This challenge, though, is rooted to the culture of India and is something I had to become accustomed to.” The contrast between overwhelming wealth and poverty is unlike anything Yasin has ever seen before. “I was hesitant to tour a slum, but wanting to experience the culture I had, and it was incredible how life works here ... but there are real business leaders here in India looking to drive positive change in the sector I am working in,” he said. Eventually Yasin plans to have a career in international trade or strategy consulting. He’s been writing about his experiences at www. thedarkhorsejourney.com.
A New West resident is trying to come up with New West ideas to spur business links between B.C. and India. Fahad Yasin is a Simon Fraser University student who has been based out of Mumbai since June. He’s part of a programs to develop joint venture opportunities for B.C.-based clean technology companies with businesses in India. The Beedie school of business student is working as a business development analyst with the Canada-India Business Council, and is one of 10 SFU students on the project. Yasin, who speaks Hindi, has been faced with many challenges because of myriad of inef¿ciencies My name is Nelson and I deliver my paper he says are inherent to the route with my little brother Noel and my cat Cindy. I have been delivering culture. newspapers for the past 3 years. I like my “It is widely understood route in Queensborough because I enjoy India requires support the exercise and it’s a good way to make in infrastructure, energy, extra money. I like to do theater and Noel likes to play hockey. Some day he wishes to communication, water, play in the NHL. Cindy doesn’t mind being etc.,” said Yasin in an hitched up to the wagon because she pulls email to the NewsLeader. it. Now isn’t that something! “What I have been hope to be doing my route for many CARRIERS OF Imore years to come. I would like to thank facing here is trying to THE WEEK: the Newsleader for selecting me (and my ensure I do the best job helpers, Noel and Cindy) as “Carrier of the NELSON, NOEL I can in an entirely new Week”! & CINDY environment—large challenges I have faced are simple things we If you are interested in becoming a carrier for the NewsLeader do not consider in or would like to nominate a carrier please call 604.436.2472 Western culture, i.e., Thank you to Panago (Kingsway & Arcola) for their kind sponsorship of the Carrier of the Week program. transportation. I have been traveling primarily
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The phones are quiet and the staff sad at the New Westminster Animal Shelter this week. A contagious virus that hit the shelter’s cat population this month has left 10 of them dead and another 18 in quarantine awaiting their fate. The shelter ¿rst discovered evidence of the calicivirus on Nov. 6, and immediately isolated the cat population and sent any new felines coming in to other shelters in the region. The particular strain has a high mortality rate and spreads quickly among cats. Nine were euthanized because they showed symptoms and to prevent any further suffering. Dave Cole, supervisor for animal services, said the shelter ran tests of ¿ve of the cats last week and found all had the virus. So they tested the rest and it turned out all at the shelter have the virus even though some are not exhibiting symptoms. “One of the cats we tested there last week died overnight in the kennel, which was very sad,” said Cole. “It did appear to be sick, but we just didn’t
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Coquitlam’s Burke Mountain community is welcoming its newest addition, Amberleigh by Morningstar Homes. Building on its reputation from past communities such as Avondale and Belmont, the response has already been amazing, says Morningstar Vice-President of Sales and Marketing Deborah Calahan. “There has been a phenomenal turnout,” Calahan says. “It was greater than we anticipated.” Released for sale on Nov. 12, the first phase of 14 homes was sold out in a matter of hours. The second set was released last weekend, and those are also completely sold out, Calahan says. More homes are to be released this weekend. She says that the brand awareness that Morningstar has built has definitely contributed to the popularity of its new homes. Their reputation for high-quality finishings is well-known, as well as their mandate to deliver homes on time and on budget. “Our motto is to make home-buying easy,” she says, and that is continuing with Amberleigh. “We want to make (the experience) as simple as possible,” she says. “There’s something here for everyone.” The homes at Amberleigh are truly spectacular, both inside and out. Curb appeal is a big part of the real estate picture, and Amberleigh has it in spades with its detached rear garages and stunning architecture. Inside, luxurious finishings such as window seats in the master bedroom,
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plenty of space to work, eat or play. But it’s not only the little details that make Amberleigh a fantastic home. Large secondary bedrooms, great room-style layouts and the option of a finished basement are just some of the amazing things that you will find. The homes range from 3,096 to 3,238 square feet, in three different floorplans, and buyers are able to choose between four designer-inspired colour schemes, so you are easily able
to make your home your own. The community is just as wonderful. “It looks like Pleasantville,” Calahan says. “It’s very family friendly.” Located just minutes from Lougheed Highway, everything that you could possibly need is close by, including schools, shopping, restaurants and leisure activities. Homes start at $649,900. For more information visit www.mstarhomes. com or call 604-464-4440.
seamless glass shower stalls in the spa-inspired ensuite, glass-panelled staircases and a linear fireplace in the great room combine for a development that is tops in its class. “These are details that you usually see in hotels,” Calahan says. “They make the home feel so rich.” Gourmet kitchens feature granite islands and countertops, and each home is built with a family-friendly design, so groups of all sizes have
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Amberleigh at Coquitlam’s Burke Mountain is family-friendly and luxurious, all at the same time. With spa-inspired master bathrooms, left, and a great room-style layout, top, homeowners will find a little piece of paradise.
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Rental housing could raise property values Greater Vancouver Real Estate Board
In established neighbourhoods, residents often believe new rental housing lowers property values. As a result, Not in My Backyard (NIMBY) syndrome can be a barrier to developers wanting to increase density. A Chicago study found there is increasing evidence affordable rental units are not a threat to local property values and are instead a net plus. This is because
compact development can help build stronger, healthier communities. In Vancouver, whether it’s laneway homes or new multiple family units, there has never been an example of neighbourhood property values declining because of higher density, reports the City of Vancouver. In contrast, quality higher density developments bring bene¿ts including decreased pollution since more residents walk, cycle and take transit. Most often, average
home prices increase more in areas where there is new high density development than in areas where there is not, according to research done by the BC Housing Policy Branch. Michael Geller, an architect, planner and SFU adjunct professor at the SFU Centre for Sustainability, says existing residents often fear new development will create signi¿cant traf¿c congestion and other friction which will reduce property values. “The solution
is to engage the neighbourhood at an early stage in the planning process” says Geller, “so that residents don’t think that a building has been designed without
any input and has been thrust upon them.” Geller advises that if the appearance of the new housing development is similar to the appearance of the surrounding
The Operations Department will be conducting its annual program of flushing and cleaning of watermains starting October 1, 2011. 1st,2010 2011until untilMay May31,31st, 2012. This might result in the water supply showing sediment in some areas. This may cause the water to be discoloured and may affect some industrial processes. If you have any questions or specific concerns, please contact the Engineering Department at 604-294-7221.
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“If the new rental housing is at higher density compared to the surrounding area it could well lead to an up-zoning of adjacent properties resulting in higher values,” says Geller.
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Spacious 1713 sf, 3 bdrm + den/rec room, 3 level townhome in “Royal City Terrace”. 1st level features den/rec room, main floor has open kitchen with granite counters & laminate floors and opens to living room area, great family room or dining area adjoining the kitchen, balcony with SE views and the 3rd level features 3 bedroom with ensuite in the mstr bdrm. Complex is conveniently located with walking distance to both Uptown and Downtown New Westminster.
Great west facing, 2 bdrm in award winning, Whistler style“Crofton”building near Queens Park. This wonderful unit features gas fireplace, insuite lndry with upgraded washer/dryer, kitchen w/ tile floors, maple cabinets and ceramic cooktop stove, newer laminate floors, newer paint & ceiling fan. Complex is well maintained & managed and is in an excellent location just steps to Queens Park, Canada Games Pool, transit & schools.
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Beautifully maintained & updated, 1 bdrm garden suite on quiet cooler side of building facing greenbelt in the well maintained & managed “Doncaster” in Uptown New Westminster just steps to parks, schools, shopping, transit & Uptown amenities. This lovely suite has newer laminate floors, new paint & light fixtures, updates to kitchen & bath, large rooms sizes, insuite storage, master bdrm w/walk in closet. Low maintenance fees include heat & hot water. Cats ok. No rental allowed.
Awesome River & Mtn views, quiet family friendly street, extensively remodelled, 3 bdrms, 3 baths, 1906 sf, 1948 character bungalow featuring updated kitchen & baths, hardwood floors, multi-level view deck, fenced yard, double garage, new siding, updated electrical & plumbing, gas fp, double windows & fenced backyard. LOT: 49.66 x 102’.
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Rare & unique 1793 sf Yale Town style suite in the “Belmondo” located right in the heart of New Westminster’s Uptown district. This 6 year old suite has a bright open layout with 3 bdrms + den, large 19’ x 16’ family room, modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances (gas stove), granite counters, tile backsplash, tile floors & a pass through to open LR/DR area . Feats include 2 full baths, 2 electric f/p, laminate floors, insuite laundry, great open beam concept in LR/ DR area, SE view of the city & Mt Baker and 2 parking stalls. 1 yr maintenance fee included in price.
Nicely updated top floor corner, 2 bdrm, 758 sf suite just steps to Douglas College, Sktrain, NW Quay & new downtown shopping complex w/stores & 10 cinemas opening soon. This bright & spacious suite has been recently updated with laminate & slate floors, updated kitchen & bath, large covered balcony, newer applcs, light fixtures, paint & wndw coverings. Pets & rentals ok. Complex has new roof, boiler & HW tanks.
Large 2 bedroom, 1 bath corner unit on 11th floor with incredible south & east & west views spanning mountain ranges, Mt. Baker, islands & Fraser River. Has lots of cupboard & closet space & is freshly painted. Updates include new kitchen & bath flooring, electrical switches & ceiling light fixtures, plumbing, toilet, faucets & kitchen appliances. Quiet concrete building a few minutes from shops, schools, parks, churches, Quay, transit, restaurants. In this affordable condo at the top of the hill, you can have it all! It offers a convenient location, plenty of space & panoramic views.
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Knights advance The St. Thomas More Knights’ march to the B.C. AAA high school football championship at BC Place on Dec. 4 continues Saturday when they’ll play Mt. Douglas in the semi¿nals. The Knights, who have yet to lose this season, capitalized on three turnovers to come back to beat the upstart Centennial Centaurs 35-32 in their quarter-¿nal game last Friday. The top-ranked Knights trailed
FINAL CHARGE Cariboo Hill Chargers forward Daniel Aguilar clashes with a Glenlyon Norfolk (Victoria) defender as they chase down the ball late in the second half of their B.C. high school AA senior boys soccer Ànal, Wednesday at the Burnaby Lake Sports Complex West. The Chargers gave up two late goals to lose their Àrst appearance in a boys provincial soccer Ànal, 2-0. MARIO BARTEL NEWSLEADER
32-21 with ¿ve minutes remaining, but a blocked punt that led to an eight-yard touchdown strike from quarterback Mike Carney to receiver Kyle Madden, and a 70-yard scoring drive on their next possession put STM through to the next round. “We lost it, STM didn’t beat us,” said Centennial coach Ryk Piche. The Knights will play Mt. Douglas at 5 p.m. at Thunderbird Stadium at UBC.
Clan alum at Cup It’ll be like homecoming for a half dozen former SFU Clan football players who will be suiting up in Sunday’s 99th Grey Cup on Sunday at BC Place. Winnipeg Blue Bombers’ defensive tackle Doug Brown, who was an NAIA All-American in 1996 when he had 55 tackles and 8.5 sacks as a senior at SFU, will play his last CFL game on Sunday. Ibrahim Kahn and Aaron Hargreaves are the other SFU alumni who will play for the Blue Bombers Sunday.
Three members of the hometown B.C. Lions played their college football at SFU. Angus Reid was an NAIA All-American when he played on Burnaby Mountain. Former SFU offensive lineman Dean Valli has played his whole career in B.C. since he was drafted by the Lions in 2006. And former Canada West all star and President’s trophy winner as the most valuable defensive player in the CIS, Neil McKinlay, just joined the Lions on Oct. 25 after playing with the Blue Bombers.
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1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Real Professionals, Reasonable. Rates. Different From the Rest. 604-721-4555. ABBA MOVERS & DEL. Res/com 1-4 ton truck, 1 man $35/hr, 2 men from $45. Honest, bsmt clean up. 25 yrs of experience.604-506-7576 ABE MOVING - $35/Hr. Per Person *Reliable Careful Movers. *Rubbish Removal. *24 Hours. 604-999-6020
263 EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE
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3 rooms for $269, 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
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PERSONAL SERVICES
LOOKING for french speaking family for my 13 yr old daughter. Nr. Maple Town & Moscropp Secondary School. Phone (604)433-5899.
Running this ad for 7yrs
PAINT SPECIAL
604-808-0212
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EDUCATION/TUTORING
A-TECH Services 604-230-3539
CLEANING SERVICES
Seeks Excavator Operators for projects in the Vancouver area. Must have own vehicle. Min. 5 years experience in heavy equipment operation. Fulltime $25 - $30 (depending on experience) Plus OVERTIME and BENEFITS Fax resume to 604-507-4711 or Email: Paulo@wilco.ca www.wilcocivil.ca
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• Insured • WCB • Written Guarantee • Free Est. • 20 Years Exp.
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
EXCAVATOR OPERATOR
604-447-3404
Top Quality Painting Floors & Finishing
1-8-NOW-PARDON (1-866-972-7366) RemoveYourRecord.com
Boundaries
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A-1 PAINTING CO.
Guaranteed Record Removal since 1989. Confidential, Fast, & Affordable. Our A+BBB Rating assures EMPLOYMENT & TRAVEL FREEDOM. Call for FREE INFO. BOOKLET
Civil & Road Builders
LEADER
MOVING & STORAGE
329 PAINTING & DECORATING
CRIMINAL RECORD?
Experienced or Apprentice required for custom millwork shop in Poco. Call 604-941-1588 or Fax. 604-941-1538
time for compapeople resume
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SPARTAN Moving Ltd. Fast & Reliable. Insured Competitive rates. Wknd Specials. Call Frank: (604) 435-8240
LEGAL SERVICES
CABINET MAKER
Gutter Installer required full established growing gutter ny. Good driving record, skills, team player. Email to: timbur6@telus.net
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
604.723.8434 188
TRADES, TECHNICAL
UPCOMING AVAILABLE ROUTES Quantity
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
604-777-5046
Great Dollar’s Offered for Qualified Candidates.
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PERSONAL SERVICES
Grill Cook Edo Japan in Burnaby is hiring a full-time position for a teppanyaki grill cook in a busy food court. Completion of secondary school, minimum 1 year of experience as Cook, preferably experience on a griddle with a fast speed of service. Excellent customer service and a good command of English. Duties include cooking fresh Japanese dishes on a teppan grill at a fast speed. Duties also include making sushi, cutting vegetables and cleaning. Salary $14.19/hour, 37.5 hours/week. Send resume to: kash2009@live.ca
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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION
283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS
GUTTER CLEANING SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE
Call Ian @ 604-724-6373 GUTTER Cleaning Service, Repairs Free Est, 20 yrs exp, Rain or shine. 7 days/week. Simon 604-230-0627
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HANDYPERSONS
A Semi Retired Tradesman. Small fix-it or build it jobs-Burnaby/New West. Richard, 604-377-2480
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HOME IMPROVEMENTS
HOME IMPROVEMENTS Carpentry, painting, drywall, tiles Quality work - reasonable price Martin 604-521-8715
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PLUMBING
From 1, 3, 5, 7,10 Ton Trucks Licenced ~ Reliable ~ 1 to 3 Men Free estimate/Seniors discount Residential~Commercial~Pianos
$69/HR. Lic., Insured. Experienced & friendly service. Clogged drains, garburators, leaks & more. Sm jobs OK. Call anytime 604-805-2488.
604-537-4140
FIXIT PLUMBING & HEATING H/W Tanks, Reno’s, Boilers, Furn’s. Drain Cleaning. Ins. (604)596-2841
Friday, November 25, 2011 NewsLeader A27 HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS #1 Roofing Company in BC
All types of Roofing
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 545
FUEL
1YR Seasoned Alder Birch Maple Clean, Split, DRY & Delivered. Family Operated for 20 yrs. (604)825-9264 BEST FIREWOOD 32nd Season & 37,000 Cust Deliv. Fully Seas. Maple, Birch, Alder 604-582-7095
Over 35 Years in Business “ Call Now for Free Estimate”
604-588-0833 SALES@PATTARGROUP.COM
WWW.PATTARGROUP.COM
AT NORTHWEST ROOFING Re-roofing, Repair & New Roof Specialists. Work Guar. WCB.10% Senior’s. Disc. Jag 778-892-1530
JASON’S ROOFING All kinds of re-roofing & repairs. Free est. Reasonable rates. (604)961-7505, 278-0375
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FURNITURE
RENTALS 706
APARTMENT/CONDO
TRANSPORTATION 810
TRANSPORTATION
AUTO FINANCING
Need A Vehicle! Guaranteed Auto Loan. Apply Now, 1.877.680.1231
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Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal FREE TOWING 7 days/wk. We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022
Call 604- 521-3448
Auto Financing 1.800.910.6402
MISC. FOR SALE
HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?
COQUITLAM
Welcome Home ! 1 Bedrooms available near Lougheed Mall and transit. Rent includes heat & hot water. Sorry No Pets. Refs required.
847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES
Call (604) 931-2670
1999 CHEVY BLAZER, black, 2” lift, 4x4, Air Cared, standard, new clutch. $5995 obo (604)826-0519
356
RUBBISH REMOVAL
566 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS NEW WESTMINSTER PEARL DRUM SET, $1200, receipts for $1000 in upgrades, located in Hope. Call 1 (604)869-7329
RECYCLE-IT! JUNK REMOVAL Recycled Earth Friendly • Electronics • Appliances • Old Furniture • Construction • Yard Waste • Concrete • Drywall • Junk • Rubbish • Mattresses
REAL ESTATE 609
APARTMENT/CONDOS
On Time, As Promised, Service Guaranteed!
***HANDY MAN CONDOS*** Bank Owned; Fixer Uppers FREE LIST w/ PICTURES! www.HandyManCondos.com 1-800-304-9849 ID # 1048 re/max city realty
604.587.5865
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www.recycleitcanada.ca PATRICK’S RUBBISH REMOVAL *Landscape *Trimming *Yard Clean *Const. Clean. *ANYTHING!!! 1 Ton Truck. Call Patrick for Prompt Quality Service @ 604-808-1652.
bradsjunkremoval.com
Haul Anything... But Dead Bodies!!
220.JUNK(5865)
604.
Serving The Lower Mainland Since 1988
Colonial House 435 Ash Street 3 Story bldg in great location. 1 bdrm stes from $760. Covered pkg, lndry rm, landscaped common area. Close to park, transit, shops. Heat & hot water incl’d. For more info & viewing call
DreamCatcher Auto Loans “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals
Rozario 778-788-1849
www.PreApproval.cc
Professionally managed by Gateway Property Management
HOMES WANTED
WE BUY HOMES Damaged House! Older House! Difficulty Selling! Behind on Payments! Need to Sell Now? NO FEES! NO RISK! QUICK CASH! Call us First! 604.657.9422
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NEW WESTMINSTER
DORIC MANOR
MORTGAGES
Mortgage Help! Beat bank rates for purchases and refinances, immediate debt consolidation, foreclosure relief, and equity loans. Free, fast, friendly, private consultations. Call 1-888-685-6181 www.mountaincitymortgage.ca
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
660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE 372
SUNDECKS
1-800-910-6402
818
CARS - DOMESTIC
1997 LINCOLN MARK 8 LSC black, 182K, 1 owner, garage kept, $6200 pHONE MISSION (604)820-8218. 2000 FORD FOCUS, standard trans., blue, 4 dr. sedan, CD, Air Cared. $2995 obo (604)826-0519 2005 CHRYSLER SEBRING convertible, silver, 84 k’s. auto. Mags. $7895/obo. (604)826-0519
821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS 1991 MAZDA 626, 4 dr, 4 cyl, auto, aircrd, reliable, clean, runs A1, $1,900 obo. Phone (778)317-6091. 2002 DODGE NEON R/T standard trans., white, sunroof, used eng., new timing belt & clutch. CD stacker $3995 obo. (604)826-0519 2003 VOLVO V40, S/W, Blue, loaded 155,000 kms. auto. new tires. $6000 firm. Phone 604-538-9257.
HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS
www.dannyevans.ca
Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley
RENTALS 706
APARTMENT/CONDO
BURNABY Aluminum patio cover, sunroom, gates, alum roof. 604-521-2688 www.PatioCoverVancouver.com
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TREE SERVICES A1-TRI-CRAFT Tree Serv. Dangerous tree removal, spiral pruning hedge trimming, stump grinding, topping. Insured, WCB Free Est Arborist Reports
Andrew 604-618-8585 $ Best Rates $
PETS 477
PETS
BORDER COLLIE PUPPIES P/B. Males $400, fem. $450. Vet chk, 1st shots Call 604-250-4360 Carin Terrier X - 6 month male, all shots done. Comes with crate, toys, food, $550. Call 604-996-8895 CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866 CHOCOLATE LAB puppies, dew claws removed, vet ✔, dewormed, 9 weeks. $600. (604)850-0573 CKC REG BLOOD HOUND pups, 1 male, 8 fem. Liver & tan, ready to go end of Nov. (604)574-5788 COCKAPOO Puppies ~ 9 wks old, looking for loving/caring home, all shots, $500 neg (604)476-2420 Maple Ridge MULTI POO PAPION free adorable, 8 mo. spayed fem. All shots. Trained. Good disposition. White,gray markings 604-809-9307 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 Yorkshire Terrier pups, CKC, 2M, tails dock, dew claws, micro. Ready to go. $1000. (604)858-9758
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 533
FERTILIZERS
WEED FREE Mushroom Manure. 13 yards - $160 or Well Rotted 10 yards - $180. 604-856-8877
Super Clean ONE Bedrooms Quiet & well maintained bldg. Includes heat & hot water. On site manager. Cat okay. AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY Secure parking available. For viewing call:
Call 604- 522-5230
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
2007 Honda Civic DXG 5 speed standard, 2 dr., grey, 130K, p/w, p/l, a/c, am/fm/cd, no acc. $9,500 604-793-3819 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY LE, 4 dr, 4 cly, auto, 40,000 km, mint, loaded, $17,900. Phone (778)317-6091.
828 COMMERCIAL VEHICLES
PORT COQUITLAM
CEDARWAY APT Bright & Clean 1 & 2 Bdrms
Burnaby:
CLAREMONT TERRACE
** 6960 ELWELL ST ** Near HighGate Mall (formerly known as Middlegate) Quiet, spacious 2 & 1 Bdrms & Bachelor suites. Newly reno’d. Incls: Balcony, prkg, heat & h/wtr
604-525-2661 BURNABY
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.
D/W, Heat and hot water included. Close to schools, shopping & public transportation.
Call 604-837-4589 www.aptrentals.net
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CO-OP RENTALS
NEW WESTMINSTER CO-OP 1050 Keyside Drive
2011 5th Wheel 32’ Gooseneck Cargo Trailer, triple axle, 4000lb ramp, electric brakes, roof vents, 36” side door, like new, $12,500. Call 604-842-8009.
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2011 AUTUMN RIDGE 264RKS
1 bedroom handicapped / wheelchair accessible suite. $741.00 per month shares are $1500.00 no subsidy Available December 1.
604-519-1930 DSI water heater, A/C, microwave, awning, 3 burner range, outside shower. $19,483 (Stk.30630) www.fraserwayrv.com 1-800-806-1976 DL #30644
WE’RE ON THE WEB www.bcclassified.com
Call 604-421-1235 www.aptrentals.net BURNABY
Villa Del Mar 6630 Telford Ave.
Bright large newly reno’d 1 and 2 bedroom suites for rent. Freshly painted, new hardwood floors, huge balcony. Only 2 min walk to Metrotown Mall. Please call 604-715-1824 to view. Move in TODAY! BURNABY
Walker Manor 6985 Walker Ave 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
RECREATIONAL/SALE
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HOMES FOR RENT
2011 LAREDO 266RL
NEWLY reno’d bsmt home. Lg private fenced yd. 3 Bed/2 bath. Near P.Arch Hosp, schools. Pet ok. $1500. Avail. Dec.1. Contact kayakerjane@gmail.com
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SUITES, LOWER
COQUITLAM: 2Bdrm, close to Coq. centre & bus. Incl elec/gas. wireless int. N/P. $900m. 604-945-6328 aft 3
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Elec. awning, elec. stab jacks,LCD TV, 2 slides, microwave and much more! $32,483 (Stk.30916) www.fraserwayrv.com 1-800-806-1976 DL #30644
TOWNHOUSES
PITT MEADOWS: 2 - 3 bdrm co-op T/H $1030/mo - $1134/mo. Shares req’d. No subsidy available. Orientation 2nd & 4th Sun. 2 pm & 3rd Tues. 7 pm each mo. 19225 119th Ave., Pitt Meadows, BC V3Y 2B2. Leave msg 604-465-1938
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SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673
NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS Notice is hereby given that creditors and others having claims against the estate of JAMES HORATIO HOLMES, otherwise known as JAMES HOLMES, deceased, late of George Derby Centre, 7550 Cumberland Street, in the City of Burnaby, in the Province of British Columbia, are hereby required to send particulars of their claims to the Administrators at the following address: c/o McQuarrie Hunter LLP, Barristers & Solicitors Attention: Allison Catherwood #1500 - 13450 102 Avenue, Surrey, B.C. V3T 5X3
The Scrapper
WE’RE ON THE WEB www.bcclassified.com Roofing Experts. 778-230-5717 Repairs/Re-Roof/New Roofs. All work Gtd. Free Est. Call Frank.
#1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME 604.683.2200
GARAGE SALES
560
SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
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
Well maintained 2 bdrms with 1.5 washroom. Includes cable, heat & hot water. Secure parking avail. On site manager. AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY Quiet & well maintained bldg., walk to Highgate Mall & transit. Cat okay. For viewing....
• Twins • Fulls • Queens • Kings 100’s in stock! www.Direct Liquidation.ca (604)294-2331
BRIDGEVIEW FLEA MARKET Every Sunday, Year Round, 80 Vendors 7am-3pm, 11475-126a St. Sry. Info./Book Table 604-625-3208
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BURNABY
MATTRESSES staring at $99
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SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
TRANSPORTATION
before the 19th day of December, 2011, after which date the Administrators will distribute the said estate among the parties entitled thereto, having regard only to claims of which the Administrators then have notice.
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