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ADVISORY BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES New Westminster City Council will consider appointments to Advisory Boards Commissions and Committees for the year 2012. Volunteers are needed for the following Boards Commissions and Committees: • Advisory Planning Commission (3 vacancies) • Amateur Sports Grant Program Committee (2 vacancies) • Arts Commission (9 vacancies) (representatives from the following: professional arts sector, community based arts sector, interested community members, educational sector) • Arts and Culture Grant Committee (1 vacancy) • Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (9 vacancies) (representatives from the following: those who primarily use transit and/or walk; are commuters, utilitarian or recreational cyclists; are members of a bicycle club/ organization; can assist with planning cycling facilities; represent a local bicycle business; are students from the New Westminster school system) • Board of Variance (5 vacancies) (an independent body that hears appeals for relaxation of zoning regulations, extension of non-conforming uses, relaxation of servicing requirements, reconstruction of nonconforming uses and relaxation of tree protection requirements. The Board primarily deals with requests for minor variances to the City of New Westminster Zoning Bylaw regarding siting, size and dimensions of structures where compliance would cause an undue hardship.) • Child Care Grant Program Committee (2 vacancies) • Community Heritage Commission (6 vacancies) (members of the community at large with the following interests and knowledge: local heritage conservation; architecture, planning and design; building construction; landscape architecture and horticulture; history; and business and tourism) • Community & Social Issues Committee (8 vacancies) • Downtown New Westminster Parking Commission (4 vacancies) • Economic Development Advisory Committee (7 vacancies) (members of the community at large reflecting local industry sectors such as: education, health care, manufacturing, retail and commercial, technology and communications, arts/culture and entertainment, transportation and distribution, and real estate and construction, and one member from a Queensborough business) • Emergency Advisory Committee (5 vacancies) • Environment Advisory Committee (5 vacancies) • Family Court Committee (7 vacancies) • Library Board (5 vacancies) • Multiculturalism Advisory Committee (7 vacancies) • Neighbourhood Traffic Advisory Committee (1 vacancy) • Parks & Recreation Committee (7 vacancies) • Remembrance Day Committee (2 vacancies) • Seniors Advisory Committee (6 vacancies) • Special Services & Access Committee (7 vacancies) This volunteer opportunity allows citizens to contribute their expertise, experience and ideas in relation to important community issues. City Committees are created by the Mayor and Council to consider detailed information concerning specific issues and make recommendations to Council. By fulfilling this role, committees assist Council to perform its legislative function more effectively and efficiently. Committees operate with specific mandates set out in terms of reference or bylaws approved by Council. Committee members are appointed from both the community and from various organizations. Committee terms vary – some are one year; others are two or three years. Most terms begin in February 2012. If you wish to be considered for appointment or be re-appointed to an advisory body, please submit your application and a personal resume of your background. Application forms are available at Legislative Services at City Hall, and can be printed from the City’s website (www.newwestcity.ca/community_member_application). Applications must be received by email, fax (604-527-4594), mail, or hand-delivered by Legislative Services no later than Friday, November 18, 2011. For more information, call Donna Martin, Committee Clerk, at 604-515-3782 or email dmartin@newwestcity.ca.
The deadline to submit nomination forms is 4:30 pm on Wednesday, November 9, 2011. For more information, contact John Stark, Senior Social Planner, City of New Westminster, 604-515-3777.
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The men who would be mayor In terms of where they live and where they come from, they have much in common, but both say the similarities end there Grant Granger ggranger@newwestnewsleader.com
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hey’re both from Southern Ontario, Wayne from Windsor and James from Burlington, just east of Hamilton. As younger men they both headed west and ended up adopting New Westminster as their home and the place they love to live. They both run their own businesses and have embraced the entrepreneurial spirit. Despite those similarities, they have their differences. Boy, do they have their differences, especially over how New Westminster is run. Wayne Wright has been the city’s mayor for the last nine years. He wants to keep the job for another three. James Crosty wants to take it away from him. Crosty has been involved in the community for more than 20 years. Recently he has had his pro¿le raised as president of the Quayside Community Board and in co-leading the charge to court to get the railways to reduce noise and vibration in the neighbourhood. Although there are of¿cially four in the race—Vance McFadyen and Francois Nantel being the others— most observers consider Crosty as the one candidate who could unseat Wright on election night, Nov. 19. ‘THANKLESS JOB, AT TIMES’
New Westminster reminded Wright of his hometown because Windsor is also on a river with a big bridge, railways running through it and a waterfront that was destitute. Wright decided to run for the
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Left: The incumbent, Mayor Wayne Wright, who has made reconnecting the city to the waterfront a key priority during his time as mayor. Above: James Crosty (foreground), who has been active in several grassroots issues in New West for more than 20 years, including the rail noise and vibration Àght at the Quay.
mayor’s chair because he wanted to contribute to his adopted city. “When you come into this of¿ce you think the next day you’re going to make some changes, that you’re going to say this and it’s going to get done. And then you ¿nd out immediately that there’s seven (council) votes sitting at that table and you all better be on the same page or it’s going nowhere,” says Wright. “Then you have staff that’s been there for 15, 20 and 25 years and that are much more knowledgeable. “It’s a thankless job, at times. Let’s face it. You only get, at best, 60 per cent of the people agreeing with you, and then you’ve got to make sure it works and get the rest of them back on track.” EMBROILED IN ISSUES
Within three months of Crosty and his partner Paul Thompson moving to Sapperton 22 years ago they became embroiled in city politics, ¿ghting to save Sunset Park, across the street from their home, when Buchanan Lodge was rebuilt. Crosty recently helped 28 Quay residents with units facing the river
have their assessments reduced by the B.C. Assessment Authority. One woman had phoned him to say she was told by city hall she had a river view so she had to pay more. “Well, that’s unacceptable,” Crosty says. So to make city hall acceptable Crosty decided to seek the mayor’s seat, although he admits Wright has “done a fairly good job.” “Wayne’s great. He should have some pom-poms in each hand and he should be the rah-rah person for the city. Really, we needed that,” says Crosty. “My issue with that has been the ¿nancing. It has simply become unsustainable without taxing the residents and the businesses of the city. “Mayors that aren’t paying attention to those bottom-line ¿gures, whether they can read a balance sheet or not, are being turfed for people that want accountability at city hall.” ‘OPEN FOR BUSINESS’
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There was a little more than just Àreworks in the Victoria Hill subdivision on Halloween night. Reports of shots Àred in the 200 block of Ross Drive were received by police at 10:15 p.m. on Oct. 31. A search discovered a man with several gunshot wounds in the driver’s seat of a vehicle. He was taken to hospital where police say as of early Tuesday morning he was in critical condition. Police say the shooting appears to have been targeted. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call the New Westminster police top line at 604-529-2430 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
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Seeking solutions in Gridlock City Grant Granger
on the Voice New Westminster slate has to be pushed to the perimeter of three years ago. New Westminster and not through Not only does a river run “We really need to look it. through it but so does much at our Àow of traf¿c and see “We can’t keep taking any more of the Lower Mainland’s how we can ameliorate it,” traf¿c in New Westminster,” said traf¿c. said Osterman. Puchmayr. “We have to be creative New Westminster is He pointed out the city ... I don’t think there’s another in the middle of Greater is hamstrung until the community that suffers the impact Vancouver, which has its of traf¿c the way New Westminster OSTERMAN unknown impacts of the bene¿ts. The downside is South Fraser Perimeter does. We need to think inside this so many vehicles—the city Road on the other side of box, because we’re living inside says at least 450,000 daily—have to the river and the ¿nal routing of the this box.” travel through the Pattullo are determined. Independent candidate Vladimir city’s seven Krasnogor is also a member of For instance, if a new Pattullo is square New Westminster Environmental not tolled but the new Port Mann miles to get Partners. Every time he meets Bridge is “the ripple effect is we anywhere. with residents associations or goes will get inundated with people who How to manage trafÀc Áows through the city is one of the most signiÀcant issues Solutions door knocking traf¿c is one of the don’t want to pay the $4,” said facing New Westminster, candidates say. to the top three issues. He’s particularly Osterman. “Tolls are needed to gridlock are bothered by what’s happening prevent that.” be blocked off and instead Àow term councillor before doing Àoated like logs on Royal Avenue. He said recent Front Street, Sapperton and through Burnaby on routes that a stint as NDP MLA for New on the Fraser River. Sensible upgrades have attracted heavy duty McBride are all affected by the can handle it. Osterman said traf¿c Westminster. He bristles at a report solutions are scarce. Pattullo Bridge and many other is cutting off Connaught Heights, from GetMoving BC suggesting the truck traf¿c, effectively making it a That’s because it’s more than just factors. Since 1998, the truck route. which is inhibiting that bridge be doubled from the the city that’s involved. There’s “The council can make city has done a lot of work neighbourhood’s ability to current four lanes to eight. provincial regulation of major the problem a little bit better on local traf¿c calming develop. That’s on top of the 10-lane routes in the city. There’s federal or a little bit worse, and with some success, said “You can’t get in and Port Mann Bridge already regulation of rail tracks that block from what I can see from the Osterman, but that has you can’t get out. It’s being built. city traf¿c. There’s TransLink council’s decision now it’s also resulted in gridlock terribly compromised,” said “It’s absolute traf¿c proposing to rebuild the Pattullo more a little bit worse,” said on routes like 10th Avenue Osterman. “We make small suicide if you engage in PUCHMAYR KRASNOGOR Krasnogor, who claimed he Bridge if it can ¿nd the money. and 20th Street from incremental wins but we just adding more lanes to our Coun. Bob Osterman is chair recently counted 20 heavy vehicles getting on and off can’t stop that huge volume area,” said Puchmayr. of the city’s traf¿c committee and duty trucks on Royal in less than the Queensborough Bridge. If he going through our city every day.” “Build it and they will come, and is running for reelection as an half an hour. “Two months ago it had his way, access to the bridge Pattullo plans also concern that’s exactly what will happen.” independent after being a candidate through the city’s West End would would be none.” Chuck Puchmayr, a former threePuchmayr suggests the traf¿c
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Despite opposition from the Community Heritage Commission (CHC), city council decided this week to allow the demolition of an 83-year-old house to proceed. The commission felt the home at 212 Eighth Ave. was worth saving because there aren’t many houses of similar style in the Glenbrook North neighbourhood. It was the ¿rst tear-down the CHC has opposed this year out of 34 demolition applications processed by the city. However, Coun. Jaimie McEvoy, the commission chair, admitted there wasn’t much the city could have done to stop the demo. One option was to slap a 60-day reprieve on the property to see if a heritage revitalization agreement could be worked out. “It is generally seen as ineffective if you know the developer is going to go ahead anyway,” said McEvoy. In this case, the property’s owner came to the city with plans for a new home without realizing it might have some heritage value. Another option is to force heritage protection, but a court ruling in Victoria has determined a city must compensate the owner if it takes such drastic action. “Cities are really reluctant to use that
This house at 212 Eighth Ave. was considered worth saving because it is rare in the Glenbrook North neighbourhood, according to the Community Heritage Commission.
power, and it’s a role of the dice,” said McEvoy. “It is frustrating and sad. We only have the powers that the province gives us. We have some enticement options, but we really don’t have strong options in terms of heritage that have been given by the province. Protecting a private house is one of the toughest things under the legislation unless the owner agrees.” The city’s heritage register has about 200 homes on it, with about half on the national registry, said McEvoy. New Westminster is also one of the
few municipalities that keeps track of the city’s inventory of homes that are at least 50 years old, and requires its heritage commission to at least review any demolition applications, said Julie Schueck, the city’s heritage planner. She added that Burnaby’s heritage commission doesn’t see any demolition applications unless the home is on the heritage register. Schueck noted it appears the number of demo applications is decreasing because in 2007 there were 48 such applications compared to the 34 so far this year.
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school board, incumbents Michael Ewen and James Janzen have again been endorsed, and newcomers Jonina Campbell and David Phelan are also getting NWDLC backing. Developers bankroll campaigns in many cities, and the Royal City is no exception. They have much to gain, depending upon the leanings of the council of the day. Mayor Wayne Wright has always been a developers’ darling, getting thousands in each of his previous three campaigns. In the 2008 campaign, companies like Degelder (Plaza 88), Aragon (Port Royal) and Onni Group (Victoria Hill) helped pay more than half the $58,000 he received in contributions. Other candidates get cash, but nothing like the mayor. Developers seem conservative, reluctant to throw money to
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members have taken. Transparency is one issue, as shown by the question of conÀict of interest raised by Voice trustee Casey Cook on school board. And, in general, if there’s a dynamic on school board, it’s that labour trustees lean in favour of unionized school district staff, such as teachers, while Voice members are more attuned to the needs of parents. That’s a broad stroke, but that’s the general dynamic I see. Parent advisory councils in this city are ¿lled with Voice supporters, and the same is true for the city’s resident associations. It makes sense—people with concerns about the way things are run often get involved, and these are good venues. So there you have it, some of the dynamics of the city. When it comes to voting, sometimes it’s about knowing what forces are at work, and deciding whether the pendulum has swung too much in favour of one or the other. Choose well. ■ Chris Bryan is editor of the NewsLeader, and will have a heck of a time choosing on Nov. 19.
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Another Halloween treat I wrote a letter to the editor last Halloween about a group of wonderful young teenage girls who played a trick on, and offered a treat to, the ole’ Wicked Witch of the East. It made my Halloween last year and I felt the need to share it with your readers. As a follow-up to last year’s story of goodness amongst trick-or-treaters and New Westminster teenagers, I thought your readers may be happy to know the young teenage girls returned to my home once again this Halloween, carrying “the door” on their shoulders that said “knock on the door.” When I knocked, they opened the door once again, dressed as “old school marms” complimenting me on how exquisite I looked. They then proceeded to hand me candies and refused to take mine! This year was slightly different than last, however, as these girls were thankful, too, that I had written the editor of the paper last year, commending them on their “good fun and good will” on Halloween. One of their mothers accompanied them this time around; I could tell by the beam on this mother’s face that she was very proud that her daughter had been recognized in the community as being extraordinary by some crazy old
Halloween Witch. Another good year, another good story, and the same group of good girls who once again showed up, and made my Halloween. Wicked Witch of the East 16th and London
GREAT IDEA FOR THE POOL Re: An opportunity in heat exchange at Canada Games Pool Sounds like a fascinating idea. I support replacement of the pool and community centre, rather than just refurbishing, though I know that’s a pricey option. I’d think a heat exchange system could work with either a refurbished or new building. Sheila Keenan We need to think outside the box and be creative. The days of bureaucratic inertia is past. Well written Matthew. David Maidman —online comments newwestnewsleader.com
NO HEAVY TRUCKS ON ROYAL Have you noticed much heavier traf¿c on Royal Avenue lately? If you did, you are correct. As reported in the local press, city council re-routed heavy truck traf¿c from Front Street to
Royal Avenue. While this decision has not been of¿cially announced, it has been de-facto, effectively, implemented. I cannot imagine how a residential street is more appropriate for heavy truck traf¿c than a road going alongside railway lines? Council’s decision—already deep into implementation—is a serious step backwards for livability, sustainability and is not a sensible traf¿c solution. First, Royal Avenue is in a predominately residential area. Bringing heavy traf¿c to Royal adds noise, exhaust, air pollution— not to mention risks of traf¿c accidents— right to the door steps of hundreds, if not thousands of residents. Second, Front Street is Àat, but Royal Avenue is hilly, and also longer. Trucks have to travel further distance and climb a steep hill, which burns more fuel and creates more greenhouse gas and carbon emissions. How is this good for sustainability? Third, Royal is already a very busy street. Front Street was used as truck route for many years—and for good reason. Sure, it would be nice to reduce traf¿c on Front because of Westminster Pier Park. But relocating this traf¿c to Royal is a move in a wrong direction. Vladimir Krasnogor Candidate for city council
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here’s a saying among journalists that if you talk to anyone long enough, you’ll discover they’ve got a great story. A case in point is Nancy Patrick, who owns Piccolo World Gifts in Sapperton. And you don’t have to talk to her for long. How many owners of mom-and-pop shops have two PhDs—one in economics and the other in management information systems (today’s IT)? Before coming to B.C. in 2002, Nancy taught business for 17 years at the University of Ottawa (79-89). She’s also lived in California, Hawaii and Texas, and today owns a home in Las Vegas, in addition to her Sapperton home. When not tending her shop, which features one-of-a-kind arts and crafts from around the world, she can still be found teaching in the evenings at SFU’s downtown campus. But that’s not all. For 10 years she’s been chief ¿nancial of¿cer of Murray-Latta Progressive Machine Inc., a 100-employee operation based in Surrey that manufactures wood processing equipment, and for 20 years she’s worked for a company called PMC Ammunition at its operations in Boulder City, Nevada. Her role with these companies is now largely consultative, she says, requiring just a few hours a week. “When I take an assignment to work to go in a company I will organize or rearange everything from accounting and ¿nance to IT, then after about ¿ve to 10 years I will train the people and I will only oversee the place,” she says. Mondays and Tuesdays are her “CFO work,” she explains, then she’s at Piccolo for its store hours Wednesday through Sunday, often helped out by her son, Randy. Small business owners often say the hours can be brutal and the payoff rarely equal to the blood, sweat and tears invested. So I had to ask: Why would Nancy, with her other
business interests, want to do this? For one thing, it combines two of her loves: travel and beautiful things. “I feel like my mind is open to everything — adapting — I never have a closed mind,” she says of travel. “And I like to share the things I know. I see this store as sharing the knowledge with people. A lot of people say they that it’s like a museum.” Nancy’s hard-driving work ethic started young, as did her life of travelling, something that started when she grew up in France. Her father was the Vietnamese ambassador to that country, and after Nancy’s ¿rst 12 years there, he was posted ¿rst to Germany, then Thailand and South Africa. “So I’ve been around,” she says, laughing. “I use a lot of shoes.” In conversation, Nancy is charming and laughs easily. But her early life was scarred by tragedy. Her family was in Vietnam at the time of the fall of Saigon in the mid ’70s. Being connected to the regime led to horrendous results for her family, and the loss of three brothers, her husband and eventually, her mother. “I ended up by myself with my three kids in Ottawa,” she says. “Nothing to cry. Each of us has to move on.” She put her kids into private school and got back to work, building a life. “So I had to work two or three jobs all the time, so I just got used to it,” she says. Today she still loves to work. At an age when many opt to slow down, she’s going full speed. Same goes for her shop. In December she says she’ll expand her operation to include a tea house. She’s also operating a business resource centre there, providing advice on everything from business plans and mergers to accounting. And somehow she ¿nds time to take a big trip every three months. When people hear about her life, she says she often gets mixed responses. “Some people may think my life is so exciting, and some people think it’s terrible.”
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PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY given to the electors of the City of New Westminster that an election by voting is necessary to elect one (1) Mayor, six (6) Councillors, and seven (7) School Trustees, and that the persons nominated as candidates and for whom votes will be received are:
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Wednesday, November 9, 2011 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Council Chamber, 2nd Floor, City Hall, 511 Royal Avenue, New Westminster, B.C.
Queen Elizabeth School, 921 Salter Street Connaught Heights School, 2201 London Street Lord Tweedsmuir School, 1714 Eighth Avenue Lord Kelvin School, 1010 Hamilton Street St. Barnabas Anglican Church Hall, 1010 Fifth Avenue John Robson School, 120 Eighth Street River Market, 2nd Floor, 810 Quayside Drive Century House, 620 Eighth Street The Armoury, 530 Queen’s Avenue Herbert Spencer School, 605 Second Street Dunwood Place, 101 – 901 Colborne Street F.W. Howay School, 91 Courtney Crescent Glenbrook Park Amenities Centre, 76 Jamieson Court Richard McBride School, 331 Richmond Street Sapperton Pensioners Hall, 318 Keary Street
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Wright’s numbers don’t add up: Crosty ⫸
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In Crosty’s opinion Wright’s numbers don’t add up in a way that’s beneficial to New Westminster residents. Much of his criticism is aimed at council’s “vanity projects” like the pier park and civic centre. “When you don’t have a strategic plan in place to deal with the cost of doing things, and you make statements like, ‘Oh, we have lots of money that we can continue to borrow.’ And the world is in a global recession, somebody has to look at the bank,” says Crosty. “There is a non-logical approach to the budget here.”
Crosty admits there’s not much that can be done about all the money that’s been committed to the pier park because “it’s spilled milk. Make the best of a bad situation and go forward.” He also takes issue with council not budgeting any money on transporting people to the park over the railway tracks. Council recently revealed a vision for connecting Downtown to the waterfront, but did not put a price tag on it. “It’s election posturing, and I have issues with the mayor actually
using staff to promote big grand visions prior to an election with no budget, no cost attached to it,” says Crosty. PIER PARK ‘DEFINITELY A WINNER’
To make Westminster Pier Park happen, the city paid more than $8 million for the land and contributed another $8.3 million for its one-third portion, along with the provincial and federal governments, to transform the wharf. “The pier park is a wonderful thing for the city,” says Wright. “When people live Downtown they need space for their kids to grow. They don’t have a front or a backyard to play on, they don’t have a street to play on, like I did. I’m thinking that park is going to have much more use than people realize. “It’s a winner, it’s definitely a winner.” Wright believes the city is being financially responsible. “We have to be fiscally prudent, the same as we are now. I’m trying to think if we have had one project that we put all of our money in and the answer is no,” says Wright. WRIGHT HAS BEEN WRONG: CROSTY
Crosty takes aim at several subjects where he believes Wright has been wrong. The mayor, for instance, would like to see New Westminster’s Braid Industrial Park become the site of an energy-producing incinerator Metro Vancouver is looking to build to dispose of its solid waste.
Crosty wants none of it. “I am 100 per cent against incineration,” Crosty says. He suggests Braid be used for high-tech and environmentally sustainable businesses in the area. He also attacks Wright and council for trying to tweak the powers of residents associations. “It bothers me they brought changes to the policy without talking to anybody,” says Crosty. “It’s arrogant for them to tell us how to run our associations. It’s arrogant for them to make assumptions that they know better. It’s arrogant for them to tell us what to do. It’s arrogant for them to be in their positions as elected officials. And people are tired of it.” If elected, one of his first steps would be to call upon the province to take over the schools project and get them built. He also accuses Wright of decimating the buildings that have been eyed for arts and culture, such as the former Burr Theatre. While Crosty believes the city needs a change in direction, Wright wants to keep the current course—he says the city’s in good shape. “To be really straightforward, it’s not a time for a change. The time for a change is another time, it’s not this time,” says Wright. Which path New Westminster will follow will be decided on Nov. 19.
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RE-ELECT
JAIMIE MCEVOY TO CITY COUNCIL A Councillor You Can Count On!
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any of us are at the age when we will recall a time before digital—a time when hands-on was important, and skill sets came without high-tech tools. In fact, my generation shares the distinction of being the last generation which can possibly speak of a time before computers. We have a duty to do this. Let me suggest why. Recently, attending an election school trustee debate, the subject of high-tech teaching tools was discussed. Cries arose for more equipment—smart boards, iPads, laptops for every student. A teacher sitting in front of me unwittingly gave me Rick Carswell the title of this piece by saying to a friend, “What’s wrong with chalk?” You may chuckle but there is truth in that statement. While we rush to the new tools, it is sad that across the U.S., keyboard skills are replacing cursive writing. At home, don’t many of us complain about the number of hours our children sit in front of computers “gaming” which could lead to problems with ¿tness? In everything there is a balance. Sure the digital world is alluring but in the world of the arts everything is changing and sadly, much more is being discarded. It is important to know where we have come from to know where we can go. Our history in the arts has always been both plagued and assisted in
its own measure by new technologies. Music, once acoustic, became analog on tape, and now fully digital. Youngsters do love their iPods, as do I, but is the sound quality of the MP3 format better? Does the opportunity for almost anyone to make music and share it on YouTube make the content better? Painting, once brush and oil, is now supported by digital tablets while original art can be duplicated with frightening accuracy as a digital “giclee” print, even mimicking brush strokes. And photography— well, let’s not even go there! As we strike out with these new technologies the previous generation—the boomers—have to suggest a balance where quality, inspiration, study and skill along with these tools will yield truly wonderful results. As our family circle with TV became the family semicircle and now most faces are pressed to smart phones on the SkyTrain, technology can be blamed for a lot of ills. We do have to remember that chalk itself was a technological breakthrough in its own time. Perhaps a simpler time? ■ Rick Carswell is president of the Arts Council of New Westminster.
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Chinese honoured Grant Granger ggranger@newwestnewsleader.com
The city is going to hire a landscape architect to help design a tribute to the Chinese contribution to New Westminster on the site that used to be occupied by the Chinese Development Association. A report to council this week said the architect would explore appropriate uses for 824 Agnes St., currently part of an off-leash dog park. Possibilities are a Chinese garden, historic artifacts and signs to tell the story of Chinese settlement in New Westminster. It is to be included in the city’s 2012 capital plan. “I’m very much looking forward to looking at the result,” said Coun. Jaimie McEvoy, chair of the city’s Community Heritage Commission. The CBA, along with donating the property, also provided two boxes of material McEvoy said will be translated as well as doing further research on the Chinese contribution to the city. “What we’re doing is adding a whole new dimension to the history of the city and I think it’s going to reverberate across the country,” said McEvoy. He pointed out that although New Westminster was originally part of an English colony, it was also the ¿rst major inland port for ethnic groups like the Chinese, Japanese and Sikhs
before they spread out to the rest of the province. That’s why McEvoy would like the city to be able to institute a bylaw forcing anyone digging down who comes across a buried building or artifacts to report them to the city so it can have its museum people check them out. He said a good example occurred a few years ago when the excavation work at the old London Drugs on 10th Street uncovered a brick building below the surface. However, provincial legislation only allows bylaws for possible historical ¿ndings from before 1846 as research tools for pre-colonial native heritage. “[The legislation] doesn’t speak to a community like New Westminster that would have an important part of native and ethnic history,” said McEvoy.
Entrepreneur wins New Westminster business owner Judy Hamilton has won the 2011 Douglas College self-employment program entrepreneur of the year award. Hamilton walked away from a 20-year IT career to start her own mobile development company with her idea for a barcode application that links ofÁine and online worlds and helps consumers Ànd more information while shopping. Hamilton enrolled in the program and emerged with a business plan to set up TerraTap Technologies which is thriving.
Opening of the New King Edward Street Overpass
Vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists can now use the new overpass!
For those motorists who have been utilizing the Taft Detour over the last 12 week
The City would like to thank all of the businesses, neighbours and visitors to the area for your patience during the construction. There
be advised that this detour is now closed,
effective Friday, October 28, 2011 at 8:00 p.m. to allow Kiewit/ Flatiron to complete the remainder of the Cape Horn Interchange improvements.
will be a grand opening community event planned for the New If you have any further questions, contact us by e-mail at
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A18 NewsLeader Friday, November 4, 2011
Lower Mainland still recording higher housing starts
Sales still strong despite HST repeal What does the repeal of the harmonized sales tax mean for homebuyers? Will the industry grind to a halt while people wait for the end of “the Hated Sales Tax”? Not according to Cristy Edmonds, VicePresident of Marketing for Fifth Avenue Marketing, who has noticed a huge jump in sales at Barber Creek Development’s Edgewater in South Surrey. “People are still moving forward,” she says. “For homes under $525,000, the difference between PST and HST is so minimal.” In fact, people who wait to buy a home under $525,000 will only save two per cent. “Are you going to put off (the purchase) to save two per cent? No,” Edmonds says. “We have done over 100 sales since the HST died,” she says. “Now is the time to buy.”
The harmonized sales tax was voted down by a referendum in August. At the time of the referendum, Greater Vancouver Homebuilders’ Association CEO Peter Simpson was concerned about the effect that the removal of the HST would have on home sales and renovation projects, saying that this would lower revenue for contractors. This has proven true in some areas. According to Simpson, builders in smaller centres like Kelowna who build two or three large homes a year are having trouble selling because consumers aren’t sure if they should wait to buy until the HST goes away. “The Lower Mainland is the only region in B.C. that is recording higher housing starts,” Simpson says. “Every other area is going the other way.”
‘There are no bad views’
Celadon an impressive sight in Coquitlam by Kerry Vital
The community of Windsor Gate in Coquitlam will soon welcome its newest addition, Celadon by Polygon Homes. The 27-storey tower is just minutes from Coquitlam Centre, and will feature exterior details such as custom metal grillwork and brick cladding. The architecture is inspired by the distinctive style of Frank Lloyd Wright, with sleek expanses of glass and an over-height lobby that will feature a beautiful stained glass panel that is currently on display in the presentation centre. Surrounded by the early phases of the community, you won’t have to go far to find everything you could possibly need. Past developments at Windsor Gate include Larkin House, Roycroft and Kensal Walk. “You get all the benefits of a masterplanned community,” says Polygon Vice-President of Marketing Goldie Alam. “It’s really feeling special here right now.” One of the most exciting things about Celadon is the huge amount of natural light that every suite will feature. It’s apparent from the show suite that the large windows and airy floorplans are tailor-made to harness every drop of sunlight, even in the sometimes-rainy Lower Mainland. Homeowners will never get tired of what is outside their window. “There are no bad views,” Alam says. You’ll be able to savour that view on your own private deck, standard in every home. The space is perfect for
“
It’s a quiet little enclave. I don’t think you can get the value anywhere else,” says Polygon Vice-President of Marketing Goldie Alam.
a morning cup of coffee or a relaxing afternoon with a good book. The high-quality finishings that Polyon is known for are sprinkled everywhere. From the natural imported marble countertops and backsplashes in the bathrooms to the sleek undercabinet lighting in the kitchens, no detail has been overlooked. Impressive gourmet kitchens include smooth stone countertops, flat-panel custom cabinetry and large-format
porcelain tile flooring. Stainless-steel appliances are standard in every home, and a full-height glass tile backsplash contributes to the feeling of modern elegance. Plush nylon carpeting is featured throughout the living areas, which perfectly fits with whichever one of the three available colour schemes you choose. The ceilings are over eight feet tall (eight feet in the kitchen), meaning you’ll never feel cramped or squashed in any room. Your ensuite bathroom is made for luxury, with a soaker tub standard in every home and oversized vanity mirrors lit by recessed lighting. The cabinets are built to appear to float above the floor, and are complemented by polished chrome hardware. Even the doors are spectacular, with sliding or swinging patio doors onto the balcony and a contemporary solid wood entrance door that is outfitted with polished chrome hardware. More than 40 of the 187 twobedroom homes were sold over the continued on page 19
Martin Knowles photos
Sales manager Grace Lim Franklin, right, tells a prospective buyer about all of the features at Celadon, including the spacious master bedrooms, top, and the thoughtful design details such as the stained glass window in the lobby of the Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired building, left.
Friday, November 4, 2011 NewsLeader A19
…off the front: “You get all the benefits of a master-planned community. It’s really feeling special here right now.” Goldie Alam. continued from page 18
opening weekend, and since then the number has reached over 70. Suites range from approximately 758 to 1,002 square feet. Residents at Celadon will have access to a meeting room, lounge and a fitness studio, as well as Windsor Gate’s amenities building, the Nakoma Club. This 18,000-square-foot building holds a gym, screening room and an outdoor pool, as well as a meeting room and a basketball court. A resident concierge will be on site and available to help with your every need.
At Windsor Gate, you are just minutes from all types of amenities, including shopping, schools, transit and restaurants, so you won’t need to venture far outside of the community. Owners will receive a year’s worth of one-zone transit passes when they purchase their home. “It’s the best location in Coquitlam,” Alam says. “It’s a quiet little enclave. I don’t think you can get the value anywhere else.” Homes at Celadon start at $324,900. For more information visit www.polyhomes.com/ community/celadon–apartments–coquitlam or call 604-552-7744.
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The Nakoma Club at Windsor Gate includes a screening room, top right, and a meeting room that residents can rent out, right. Other amenities in the building include a fitness facility, outdoor pool and an indoor basketball court.
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312 3rd St $809,900
836 Burnaby St $709,900
Beautifully maint’d 3400 sf, 3 lvl, 4 bdrms + den + 2 bths family hme in desirable Massey Heights area located on a beautiful quiet family oriented street across from Elementary school. This elegant home feats spacious room sizes, 4 bdrms + 2 bths on the top floor (master w/walk-in closet & ensuite), main floor feats LR w/French doors, wood burning f/p, lrg dining room, updated kitch (7 yrs ago), den w/gas f/p, and large partially covered deck. Bsmt has 2 large rec room, lots of storage, bthrm & older kitchen. Home also feats new roof, new water line in & newer furnace & HW tank, front door & paint. HOME SHOWS WELL! LOT SIZE 62.91 x 99.97.
Restored & mechanically updated 3 bdrm, 2 bth, 2104 sf 1892 character hme in the heart of Queens Park on beautiful, quiet, tree lined, cobblestone St just steps to Sullivan Park & close to schools, shops & skytrain. This charming home feats fir, beech & tile flrs, high ceilings, nice flr plan w/generous rm sizes, LR w/gas fp & hand painted ceiling mural, sunken family rm w/bay wndw & vaulted ceilings, updated open kitch/EA w/ newer applcs, formal DR, newer full bath w/Jacuzzi tub on main. 3 bdrms + newer bth up. Private backyard w/newer fencing, lrg patio & nice landscaping front & back, newer wndws, elec, plumbing, crawl space, drainage upgrades, newer sewer & water lines, stamped concrete driveway & walkways, 60% of the siding has been redone & exterior repainted last year.
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’.
on Barnet Road, is online, and by booking an interactive online open house with a sales agent, potential buyers can virtually tour the units at the same time as friends and family whose opinions and input they value. The sales agent is also online to answer any questions. “Buying a home is an important decision,” says Ryan Lalonde, Westridge Living’s sales agent, in a release. “Asking for input from family and friends is a part of that process, especially for ¿rst-time homebuyers.” In fact, Westridge Living’s developer, Listraor Group, has data to back that up. By surveying buyers of their homes for the past two years, they discovered that average ¿rst-time homebuyers will discuss their purchase with ¿ve or six people, and they’ll bring two separate groups of friends or family to a presale open house to get a ¿rst hand look. They’ll also share the development’s website content with seven to 10 friends or family through email, photos and social media networks. “We understand that not everyone in a homebuyer’s inner circle can visit our presentation centre and display home,” says Lalonde. “The Westridge Living interactive online open house was created to
make it easy for a group of people to meet online from the comfort of their living rooms and view our homes.” The virtual online tour works pretty much like a live tour, except buyers don’t have to worry about the holes in their socks when they take off their shoes. Indeed, they don’t even have to wear shoes. By going to Westridge Living’s website (www.westridgeliving.ca), they can book an appointment with a sales agent. The agent, who is actually at the townhomes, then sends a con¿rmation email with a link to the live tour that the buyer can forward on to friends and family, inviting them to join the tour. During the tour, the agent, buyer and their group of consultants are all connected via instant messaging, and they’re all able to interact as short video segments showing the homes’ features are played. If a participant has a question about a speci¿c feature in the home, like the layout of the interior of the fridge in the kitchen, the agent can take an iPad to that area of the home and show off that feature live. “We think this will be a great tool for potential buyers,” says Lalonde. To learn more about the interactive online open house, or to book a tour, go to www.westridgeliving.ca/ schedule.
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#2 168 6th St $455,000 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.
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#1402 739 Princess St $354,900 Bright & spotless, 1066 sf, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, corner unit in Uptown’s Berkley building. Suite features insuite laundry, ample storage space, tile floors in kitchen & bath, gas fireplace & nice open kitchen. Enjoy the breathtaking NE mountain views from the 2 balconies & beautiful floor to ceiling windows. Suite comes with 1 u/g parking stall & storage locker. Great Uptown building built by Bosa & new entry phone system & new front doors. Strata owns the caretaker suite in the building and has a very healthy contingency reserve fund in place. Desirable Uptown location just steps to all Uptown amenities, Moody Park & Century House.
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#302 18 Smokey Smith $319,900 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 maint’d 10th floor, 1 bdrm + den, 1090 sf, corner suite in the prestigious 5th Avenue close to shopping, transit, recreation & parks. This bright & spacious suite features Mtn & city views, insuite laundry, spacious rooms, kitchen with eating area + lots of windows. This well maint’d & managed building has a new roof & upgraded elevators & has great rec facilities including outdoor pool, swirl pool, sauna, exercise room & 2 social rooms.
Come view this 12 yr young rainscreened building in Central New West & you will not be disappointed! This ground floor, corner unit features a private garden patio, 2 bed/2 bath, large kitchen, recent laminate flooring & gas fireplace. Just steps to transit, skytrain, shops & restaurants. This unit comes with extra storage & bonus 2 parking stalls! Call today
Beautifully decorated 2 bdrm 2 bath, 1157 sq ft Garden Suite w/ gorgeous River view in Fraserview close to parks, shopping, recreation and transit. This updated suite features laminate floors, energy efficient gas fireplace with designer mantel, in-floor heating throughout, insuite laundry, custom window coverings, oak kitchen w/ ceramic tile floors, large closets, open plan, large room sizes, new carpets and 4 piece ensuite in master bdrm. Building is well maintained and managed, rainscreened, 3 year old roof and refurbished hallways. Adult orientated 19+, pets allowed and no rentals.
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SPORTS FLYING TACKLE A Burnaby Lake ball carrier pitches off a pass just as she’s caught by a pair of United tacklers in the Àrst half of their BC Rugby Union tier one women’s match, Saturday at Burnaby Lake Àelds. Burnaby won 36-12. Meanwhile, Burnaby Lake’s elite men’s team will have to take another shot at qualifying to move up to the Canadian Direct Insurance Premier League after they were defeated 24-22 by Abbotsford RFC, who advanced on the strength of three straight victories against one loss in the qualiÀcation round. Burnaby Lake will contest the second round of qualiÀcation beginning Saturday against the Bayside Sharks, Vancouver Rowing Club and Velox Valhallians. In men’s Àrst division play, Burnaby Lake beat Abbotsford 44-0. United’s second division men beat Seattle 27-20 at Hume Park while the Àrst division squad fell 28-16 to its American rivals. MARIO BARTEL NEWSLEADER
Clan hoopsters begin exhibition play The pumpkin patches haven’t yet frosted over and the hardwood at Simon Fraser University is alive with the sound of bouncing basketballs. The Clan men’s and women’s basketball teams host an exhibition doubleheader Friday at SFU. The men will tip off against Columbia Bible College at 7:30 p.m. for their ¿rst test of the preseason. They’ll be preceded by the women, who play Vancouver Island University at 5:15 p.m. They’ve already got a win under their belts, defeating the Kwantlen Polytechnical University Eagles 106-23 on Tuesday. After a dif¿cult debut season in the NCAA’s Great Northwest Athletic Conference, the Clan hit the court Àying in preparation for their sophomore campaign, pressing the Eagles relentlessly. That full-court aggression forced 17 Kwantlen turnovers and kept them scoreless through the ¿rst quarter. SFU led 49-6 at halftime. The Clan continued their furious tempo in the second half, outscoring the Eagles 16-1 in
the ¿rst ¿ve minutes before easing off the rest of the way. It was just the kind of effort SFU head coach Bruce Langford wanted to see. “I think this year we will be more aggressive on the boards than we were last year and it showed,” said Langford. Chelsea Reist led the Clan scorers with 19 points while New Westminster’s Kia Van Laare netted 18.
Soccer men still undefeated It was a memorable victory on a memorable afternoon for the SFU Clan men’s soccer team. After a celebration of the team’s former head coach Keith Watts, who passed away Aug. 19, the Clan thumped the Saint Martin’s Saints 5-0, Saturday at Terry Fox Field. It was their 16th consecutive victory against no losses. “Today was a special day for our program,” said head coach Alan Koch in a release. “The ¿re that our team showed in the
¿rst 15 minutes of the game really showed how special today was.” Right from the opening whistle, the Clan pushed deep into the Saints’ half of the ¿eld. Their aggression paid off in the 16th minute when mid¿elder Juan Sanchez thundered a free kick past Saint Martin’s keeper Nixon Xan. Moments later, the Clan again pressed the attack. Chris Bargholz launched a kick from the far left of the ¿eld that bounced off the post and was knocked into the net. Less than a minute after that, Bargholz set up Fahad Abdulgani’s ¿fth goal of the season. Jovan Blagojevic put SFU up 4-0 as time ran out in the ¿rst half. The Clan battened down the hatches in the second half, stiÀing any hope for a Saints’ comeback while exerting pressure in the offensive zone at every opportunity. Carlo Basso scored the Clan’s ¿fth goal of the afternoon, and his 13th of the season, late in the second half. “This match was over pretty early,” said Koch, who took advantage of the cushion on the scoreboard to give playing time to most
of his roster in preparation for the upcoming playoffs. The Clan close out their regular season with games in Bellingham, against the Western Washington University Vikings, on Thursday, and in Sioux Falls, S.D., on Saturday and Sunday. • The Clan went into Saturday’s game as Great Northwest Athletic Conference champions for the second consecutive season. They clinched the title last Thursday with a 2-1 win over Seattle Paci¿c University.
Soccer women lose The road wasn’t very friendly to the SFU Clan women’s soccer team this season. The squad wrapped up its road schedule Sunday the way it started, with a loss. The Clan fell to the Saint Martin’s University Saints 1-0 in Lacey, Wash. In seven games away from Terry Fox Field, they were able to manage only one tie. The Clan wrap up their season Friday night at Terry Fox against the Western Washington University Vikings.
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Seniors Discount 10% off Book by end of Nov. - 15% off. 25 yrs exp. Guarantee on work. Refs. (604)773-7811 or 604-432-1857
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PAVING/SEAL COATING
• Tree & Stump Removal • Certified Arborists • 20 yrs exp. • 60’ Bucket Truck • Crown Reduction • Spiral Pruning • Land Clearing • Selective Logging ~ Fully Insured • Best Rates ~
604-787-5915, 604-291-7778 Info: www.treeworksonline.ca info@treeworksonline.ca 10% OFF with this AD
PETS
PLUMBING
Licensed Plumber, Small Job’s, Leaks, Heating Repairs, Drains, Water Tank’s, Call Brian Anytime. 604-726-2834. Work Guaranteed.
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PRESSURE WASHING
GUTTER CLEANING SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE
Call Ian @ 604-724-6373
#1 Roofing Company in BC
Over 35 Years in Business “ Call Now for Free Estimate”
604-588-0833 SALES@PATTARGROUP.COM
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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
JASON’S ROOFING All kinds of re-roofing & repairs. Free est. Reasonable rates. (604)961-7505, 278-0375
ENGLISH BULLDOG Puppies P/B,CKC,Reg’d microchip, vet chk, health guarantee, champ pedigree, parents onsite $2800. (604)462-7563 www.mcgregorsbulldogs.ca LABRADOODLE PUPPIES Family Based Hobby Breeder. $750 604-595-5840. Avail Nov 20th. redbarnlabradoodles.blogspot.com 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 Persian kittens reg. Snow Whites Silver.1st Shots. Ready to go. Health guar. $600: 604-538-1446. SAVE A LIFE - Wonderful Rescue Dogs from Foreclosed Upon Pets. Spayed, Neut. Reg. vac. & rabies, microchipped. $400 adoption fee. Avail at your local Petcetera Stores.
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE FERTILIZERS
WEED FREE Mushroom Manure. 13 yards - $160 or Well Rotted 10 yards - $180. 604-856-8877
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RUBBISH REMOVAL
RUBBISH REMOVAL & MORE *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
RECYCLE-IT! JUNK REMOVAL Recycled Earth Friendly • Electronics • Appliances • Old Furniture • Construction • Yard Waste • Concrete • Drywall • Junk • Rubbish • Mattresses
On Time, As Promised, Service Guaranteed!
604.587.5865
www.recycleitcanada.ca CASTRO’S JUNK & DEMOLITION You Name It & It’s Gone! Best Rates. Free Est. (778)891-4017
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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
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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
660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS
www.dannyevans.ca
RENTALS
GARAGE SALES
BRIDGEVIEW FLEA MARKET Every Sunday, Year Round, 80 Vendors 7am-3pm, 11475-126a St. Sry. Info./Book Table 604-625-3208
560
MISC. FOR SALE
Can’t Get Up Your Stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention this ad and get 10% off your new Stairlift! Call 1866-981-5991 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?
566 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS ZIMMERMANN PIANO with bench. $1800: (604)538-9456
838
Welcome Home !
818
NEW WESTMINSTER
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
Professionally managed by Gateway Property Management
845 2000 DODGE GREAT WEST VAN Class B Motorhome 318V8 107,000 km. Rebuilt transmission has 400 km & warranty. Like new in & out. A/C, fantastic fan, toilet, shower, am/fm stereo w/ CD & Cassette, dvd w/ screen. Fridge, stove, micro, sink. A must see! $23500 obo. 604-796-8792
PORT COQUITLAM
D/W, Heat and hot water included. Close to schools, shopping & public transportation.
www.aptrentals.net
HOMES FOR RENT
FLEETWOOD 3 bdrm rancher on 1 acre, huge rec rm 3 baths 5 appls 2 garages, with sep. 220V powered workshop. Nov. 15. $2000mo. 604856-6337
SUITES, LOWER
MAILLARDVILLE. 1 bdrm main lvl. Pri ent. strg, prkg, incl ht/hydro. N/S. Avl now. Shrd W/D. Sml cat neg. $700/mo. 604-937-7161 aft. 4.
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TOWNHOUSES
COQUITLAM
Crescentview Renovated townhomes in magnificent area. Basement, patio, new appliances, garage.
Call 604-421-1235 www.aptrentals.net BURNABY
1 Bedroom Reno’d suites located in upgraded blding in cul-du-sac. Next to large green space. Incl’s heat, hot water and basic cable. Walk to Highgate mall. Quiet and clean. Cat okay. Deposit required. For viewing....
PITT MEADOWS: 2 - 3 bdrm co-op T/H $1030/mo - $1134/mo. Shares req’d. No subsidy available. Orientation 2nd & 4th Sun. 2 pm & 3rd Tues. 7 pm each mo. 19225 119th Ave., Pitt Meadows, BC V3Y 2B2. Leave msg 604-465-1938
Call 604-540-6725
TRANSPORTATION 806
BURNABY
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 New West, 10/Royal. 3 bdrms, 14th flr. Inste lndry. 5 appls. Dec 1. 1 pet ok. N/S. $1800. 604-841-7171.
TRUCKS & VANS
REMEMBERED A Free Service To Veterans I
n search of… Pictures of yourself, your family, loved ones or friends who have served in the Canadian Armed Forces during World War I, World War II, the Korean Conflict, Desert Storm, Afghanistan or any of Canada’s Peacekeeping Missions. On Wednesday, November 9, 2011, with the generous support of the local business community, the NewsLeader will pay tribute to those who have answered Canada’s call in time of need by publishing a very special pictorial section honouring our veterans.
Please ensure your photos are clearly marked with h your name and address so we can return them to you. We can reproduce black & white or colour photos of almost any size; however we do require an original. We cannot reproduce photocopies of pictures. Mail or bring your photos complete with write-up before Thursday, November 3 to: Courage c/o The NewsLeader, 7438 Fraser Park Drive, Burnaby V5J 5B9 Or email: ads@burnabynewsleader.com
Please include this completed form with your photos(s) Name of Veteran(s) _____________________ ______________________
TRAVEL with bcclassified.com
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!
#1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME 604.683.2200
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1995 FORD 4X4, 5 speed, no rust, runs great, utility box. $1800. Call (604)869-3137 2000 FORD WINDSTAR VAN 7 Seater, AirCared until 2013, fully loaded, self-starter, back-up sensor, good cond, 163K, $3500. Call 604589-6444 or 778-580-6430.
ANTIQUES/CLASSICS
1966 CHEVY PICKUP, V8, 4 spd, blue & white, has collectors plates, $6500. 604-796-2866 (Agassiz)
Villa Del Mar
AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673
We urge you to dig through your old albums and find your favourite photo.
Call 604-834-4097 www.aptrentals.com
Park Crest Apts.
SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
1996 SUZUKI Swift 2 dr. auto, 4 cyl. 1.3L, stereo, passed AirCare for 2 yrs. $950. Call (778) 551-1662. 2010 SANTA FE GL, silver, 9,920 kms. $22,490. Orig owner, pristine cond. 2.4L, 6 spd, auto, shiftronic, 5 star safety rating, extra floor mats. Call Joe 604-850-0354. 7 - 9 pm.
COURAGE
Call 604-837-4589
750
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.
847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES 2011 FunFinder 18’ travel trailer. Electric jacks, awning, stabilizers, slide-out, TV, microwave, sleeps 4. Too much to list! $20,395/obo. Call 604-521-6037.
COQUITLAM Westwood Plateau, lge bright 1 bdrm. 1010 sq. ft., priv. ent. Nr bus & Douglas College. $950 + 1/3 utils. 778-323-7530.
MAPLE PLACE TOWERS
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
RECREATIONAL/SALE
Rozario 778-788-1849
(formerly known as Middlegate) Quiet, spacious 2 & 1 Bdrms & Bachelor suites. Newly reno’d. Incls: Balcony, prkg, heat & h/wtr
BURNABY
2004 Honda CRV EX, black, 68,900 kms. $13,850. Exc cond. orig. owner. 2.4 L auto, real time AWD. Extra set of summer tires, flr/cargo mats. Call Joe 604-850-0354 7 - 9 pm.
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** 6960 ELWELL ST ** Near HighGate Mall
604-525-2661
DSI water heater, A/C, microwave, awning, 3 burner range, outside shower. $21,995 (Stk.30630) www.fraserwayrv.com 1-800-806-1976 DL #30644
2011 NISSAN VERSA, 4 door, hatchback, auto. grey, new tires. $8800 firm. Call 604-538-4883.
Colonial House 435 Ash Street
CEDARWAY APT
CLAREMONT TERRACE
CARS - DOMESTIC
2004 CHEV OPTRA, auto, 4/door, loaded, air cond. 127,000/kms. AirCared. $4200/obo 604-780-8404
NEW WEST $750 lge 1 bdrm, balc, 8th ST. FREE HT, H/W. Nr SHOPS. 604-781-1846, 604-937-5427
Bright & Clean 1 & 2 Bdrms
Cash for all vehicles Free towing Quick service Always available 778-865-5454
821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS
Quiet & well maintained bldg. Includes heat & hot water. On site manager. Cat okay.
778-865-5454
The Scrapper
Call (604) 931-2670
736
SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
FREE TOWING 7 days/wk. We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022
2011 AUTUMN RIDGE 264RKS
1 Bedrooms available near Lougheed Mall and transit. Rent includes heat & hot water. Sorry No Pets. Refs required.
Super Clean ONE Bedrooms
Burnaby:
845
Awning, ext. speakers, micro., thermopane windows, elec. Happi-Jacks and more! $24,995 (Stk.30389) www.fraserwayrv.com 1-800-806-1976 DL #30644
COQUITLAM
APARTMENT/CONDO
BURNABY
RECREATIONAL/SALE
Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal
Call 604- 521-3448
1 BR 436 - 7th Street New West. Very Clean & Quite, Extra Storage, Secured Parking, Top Floor. Near Westminster Mall, Library, and Medical Buildings. Includes Heat and Hot Water, N/S N/P $850 / mo Call 604-306-9111
MATTRESSES staring at $99
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AUTO FINANCING
TRANSPORTATION
2011 ADVENTURER 86SBS
MORTGAGES
FURNITURE
• Twins • Fulls • Queens • Kings 100’s in stock! www.Direct Liquidation.ca (604)294-2331
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TRANSPORTATION
Well maintained ONE bedrooms. Includes cable, heat & hot water. Secure parking avail. On site manager. AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY Quiet & well maintained bldg., walk to Highgate Mall & transit. Cat okay. For viewing....
Call 604- 522-5230
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Roofing Experts. 778-230-5717 Repairs/Re-Roof/New Roofs. All work Gtd. Free Est. Call Frank.
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
706
APARTMENT/CONDO
BURNABY
AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY Secure parking available. For viewing call:
353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS
All types of Roofing
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PETS
Adorable Lab Pups - Black males, p/b. Family farm raised. 1st shots/vet chkd $500: 604-856-1577 BERNESE MOUNTAIN DOG PUPPIES FOR SALE. First shots and dewormed. Call 778-551-1901 $1250 a PUP. Take me home! 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
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TRANSPORTATION
FOR SALE BY OWNER
Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley
477 10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Lic.gas fitter. Aman: 778-895-2005
625
CHILLIWACK, 1200sf, 2 bdrm over 45 rancher, 2 bath, f/p, cov patio, 5 appl, $239,900. Call (604)625-3498
636 Tree removal done RIGHT!
ALLAN Const. & Asphalt. Brick, conc, drainage, found. & membrane repair. 604-618-2304; 820-2187.
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GROUND floor retail space for lease Ganges, Salt Spring Island Grace Point Square. Visit our website saltspringisland.net or contact Matt Barr at mjbarr@saltspringisland.net.
RENTALS
604 575 5555
810 Need A Vehicle! Guaranteed Auto Loan. Apply Now, 1.877.680.1231
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A28 NewsLeader Friday, November 4, 2011
Thrifty Foods Sapperton, New Westminster is Now Open In the Brewery District at 270 East Columbia Street next to the Royal Columbian Hospital.
BC Fresh Whole Crab
Fresh Pork Back Ribs
Live or Cooked Caught off Vancouver Island All Sizes $6.76/lb
Canadian Grain Fed All Size Packages Regular Retail: $8.69 - $8.99/lb, $19.16 - $19.82/kg
OPEN
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On Sale
On Sale
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Per 100g *SAM E ITEM OF EQUA LESS ER VALU L OR E.
Minute Maid
Agropur
Juice or Blends
Boursin Herb & Garlic, Pepper, Lite Herb & Garlic, Shallot & Chives, or Cranberry & Pepper 125–150g Regular Retail: $6.99 Each On Sale
Selected 1L
On Sale
99¢
Each
*SAM E ITEM OF EQUA LESS ER VALU L OR E.
Adam’s
Green Seedless Grapes
Peanut Butter Creamy or Crunchy 1kg
Grown in California $2.18/kg
On Sale
On Sale
99¢
399 Each
Sustainability is at the core of our business. As one of the first and largest Ocean Wise-certified grocery retailers in BC, we are dedicated to providing you with environmentally-friendly and responsiblysourced seafood choices, including hook and line caught BC Coho salmon and BC halibut. From shore to store, we know where our fish comes from each day. Unique to Thrifty Foods, our King Salmon, Halibut, and Sablefish (also known as ‘Black Cod’) are tagged with a unique number when caught and traceable on thisfish.info. It doesn’t get any fresher than that.
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Looking for the newest Thrifty Foods store?
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Located in the Brewery District @ 270 East Columbia St. next to the Royal Columbian Hospital Free validated covered parking Specials in effect until Tuesday, November 8 th, 2011.
SAPPERTON N E W W E S TM I N S T E R thriftyfoods.com
Customer Service: 1 800 667 8280