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NEWSLEADER FRIDAY OCTOBER 14 2011

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QUEENSBOROUGH RESIDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

CITYPAGE SEEKING EDUCATORS, CURATORS AND HISTORIANS IN THE AREA OF PUBLIC ART The City of New Westminster’s recently-appointed Public Art Advisory Committee (PAAC) is currently looking to ﬁll 2 seats from within the community of arts professionals – artists, designers, gallery directors, curators, historians, educators, conservators, etc. who have a thorough knowledge of public art, and who are of recognized standing in the arts community. The Public Art Advisory Committee (PAAC) provides expert community input on the City of New Westminster’s public art policies, projects and procedures – including reviewing all public art projects, developing Terms of Reference for Art Selection Panels (juries), inventory management, conservation, maintenance, de-accessioning, and repair or alteration of artworks in the municipal inventory – and giving guidance and advice from the earliest stages of public art projects proposed for City-owned lands and/ or related to potential donations to the City. These policies, procedures and funding strategy shall be collectively referred to as the Public Art Master Plan. For the complete Terms of Reference, please see: www.newwestcity.ca/paac_terms If you wish to be considered for appointment to the Public Art Advisory Committee (for the remainder of the 2-year term – to January 31, 2013), please submit your application and a personal résumé of your background. Online applications can be submitted at www.newwestcity.ca/application_community and hard copy forms are available at City Hall, and can be printed from the City’s website. Applications must be submitted online or received by email, fax 604-527-4594, regular postal mail or hand-delivered to Legislative Services no later than Friday, October 21, 2011. For more information, please call: Louise Payne at 604-527-4644 or email lpayne@newwestcity.ca or Judi Turner at 604-527-4616 or email jturner@newwestcity.ca

MOODY PARK RESIDENTS’ ASSOCIATION Regular meeting to be held Wednesday, October 19 at 7:00 pm at the New Westminster Library, Plaskett Room. Agenda includes an update on the Moody Park Pedestrian Project, correspondence on train noise, traﬃc and police reports, committee nominations and a report on Seniors Festival. Come join us and bring your ideas!

The October 18th meeting of the Queesborough Residents Association has been set aside for an all candidates meeting for people nominated and running for election to New Westminster Council as well as the Mayoral candidates. All residents and candidates are invited to attend on October 18, 2011 at 7:00 pm at the Queensborough Community Centre. Candidates who wish to RSVP or for further information, contact QRA Vice-President Dean Wells at paciﬁcproject@telus.net.

PUBLIC NOTICE OF APPLICATIONS FOR 2012 PROPERTY TAX PERMISSIVE EXEMPTION Section 227 of the Community Charter requires Council to give notice of a proposed bylaw regarding permissive tax exemptions, identifying the property, the proposed exemptions, the number of years that the exemption may be provided and an estimate of the amount of exempt taxes for the year of the exemption and the two following years. The proposed Bylaw No. 7481, 2011 is for a one year term. Folio #

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Proposed Exemption

Statutory Authority

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Estimate of Taxes 2012 2013 2014

07811000

1932 Eighth Avenue

Public Worship

Sec. 224(2)(g)

1Year

3,500

3,600 3,700

11831000

601 Eighth Avenue

Public Worship

Sec. 224(2)(g)

1Year

18,100

18,700 19,400

00987001 850 Queens Avenue

New Westminster School District On-site Childcare Sec. 224(2)(a)

1Year

2,300

2,400 2,500

01613501

236 Ross Drive

Kolumbia Inn Daycare Society On-site Childcare Sec. 224(2)(a)

1Year

5,100

5,300 5,500

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811 Royal Avenue

Day Programs/Resource Development Simon Fraser Society for Community Living Sec. 224(2)(a)

1Year

53,700

55,600 57,500

03466000 318 Keary Street

Meeting Hall for Pensioners Sapperton Old Age Pensioners’ Assoc. Sec. 224(2)(a)

1Year

7,200

7,500

00111100

788 Quayside Drive

The Fraser River Discovery Centre Exhibition and Education Sec. 224(2)(a)

1Year

24,800

25,700 26,600

01441000

509 St. George Street

Honour House Society Respite facility for injured Cdn Armed Forces and local First Responders Sec. 224(2)(a) 1Year

10,800

11,200 11,600

05090000 Tenth Avenue East

Greater Vancouver Water District Water Reservoir Tennis Courts Sec. 224(2)(b)

1Year

4,000

4,100

09206100 Portion of Moody Park

Lawn Bowling - New Westminster Lawn Bowling Club Sec. 224(2)(b)

1Year

18,300

18,900 19,600

09206101

Amateur Radio Club - New Westminster Amateur Radio Club Sec. 224(2)(b)

1Year

1,300

Portion of Moody Park

00853100 Portion of Tipperary Park Tennis Courts/Club House Facility New Westminster Tennis Club Sec. 224(2)(b)

The additional Opportunity to be Heard for Development Permit 009(W) with a variance for a portion of 271 Francis Way (Parcel J, Victoria Hill) will not be held on October 17, 2011. Staﬀ are working on providing Council with more information relative to this application. Notices will be sent out advising when the new Opportunity to be Heard will be held.

INFORMATION SESSIONS IN OTHER LANGUAGES The following Community Resources Workshops will be held at the New Westminster Public Library, 716 6th Ave:

1Year

24,300

25,200 26,100

Amateur Community Theatre Productions Vagabond Players Sec. 224(2)(b)

1Year

7,100

7,300 7,600

05873100

Portion of Queen’s Park

Air Cadets Training - Royal Canadian Air Cadets 513 Hornet Squadron Sec. 224(2)(b)

1Year

5,800

6,000 6,200

05873101

Portion of Queen’s Park

Amateur Boxing Club Queensborough Boxing Club

Sec. 224(2)(b)

1Year

5,100

5,200 5,300

05873103

Portion of Queen’s Park

Civic Group - Arts Council of New Westminster Sec. 224(2)(b)

1Year

3,500

3,600 3,700

05873102

Portion of Queen’s Park

Queen’s Park - On-site Preschool Childcare Sec. 224(2)(b)

1Year

1,500

Curling Rink - Royal City Curling Club Sec. 224(2)(b)

1Year

26,300

27,200 28,200

04317000 75 East Sixth Avenue

SHAW CABLE BROADCASTS OF COUNCIL MEETINGS

• Community Resources in New Westminster-Burnaby in Chinese on Thursday, October 20 from 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm.

Please note: there will be no Saturday Shaw rebroadcast of the October 24 and October 31 council meetings.

• Community Resources in New Westminster-Burnaby in Spanish on Thursday, October 27 from 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm. For more information and to register, phone MOSAIC at 604-522-3722 ext. 155. The classes are co-sponsored by New Westminster Public Library and MOSAIC’s Settlement Program.

1,500

Section 224 of the Community Charter does not require notice of exemptions provided under section 224(2)(f) [buildings for public worship] and section 224(2)(h) [seniors’ homes, hospitals or private schools]. For information about the proposed bylaw, please call the Finance and Information Technology Department at 604-527-4606.

• Employment Insurance in English on Friday, October 14 from 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm.

• Community Resources in New Westminster-Burnaby for the Farsi/Dari community on Friday, October 21 from 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm.

1,300

Portion of Queen’s Park

Shaw Cable provides live broadcasts of regular council meetings on Mondays at 7:00 pm when Council is in session. These meetings are then rebroadcast on the Saturday immediately following.

• BC Housing in Korean on Thursday, October 13 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm.

4,200

05873150

For more information, call Andrew Baker 604-522-0037.

OPPORTUNITY TO BE HEARD DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 009(W)H

7,800

VIDEO STREAMING COVERAGE OF COUNCIL MEETINGS NOW AVAILABLE Video streaming coverage of city council meetings is being launched in New Westminster. Accessible through the city website (www.newwestcity.ca), the new service enables citizens to view council deliberations live or on-demand.

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Friday, October 14, 2011 NewsLeader A3

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They haven’t even blown a note in their second annual bandathon and New Westminster’s secondary band have already raised $6,000. To promote the 12-hour marathon to be held Saturday (9 a.m. to 9 p.m.), students held a Bandathon Blitz with more than 125 students and parents going door to door. The goal is to raise $30,000 for trips, equipment and scholarships, as well as for New Westminster Family Place.

The New Westminster Public Library now has a light solution to those wanting to borrow a bunch of books. It is now lending out 13 Kobo eReaders which come preloaded with up to 10 popular electronic books. To reserve an E-Reader search for Kobo in the library catalogue or ask at the information desk. More info: 604-527-4660, or www. nwpl.ca.

The second annual Petrifying Pooch Parade will be held at the Queen’s Park off-leash area on Saturday, Oct. 29, noon to 2 p.m. The parade, put on by Calli Co. Pet Services, allows owners to show off their canine’s costumes in a pet parade with special prizes for best overall, most original and funniest costumes. Halloween doggy bags will be provided. For more information go to www. callico.ca/specials.

The Queensborough Residents Association’s meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 18. will feature an all-candidates meeting for those running for mayor and council in the Nov. 19 civic elections. The meeting will take place at the Queensborough Community Centre starting at 7 p.m. For further information contact QRA vice-president Dean Wells at paciﬁcproject@telus.net.

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A closer look at the price of a park NEWSLEADER

ary Holowatiuk, New Westminster’s director of finance, remembers standing up at an open house when the conceptual design for Westminster Pier Park was revealed about two years ago. Although the artist renderings showed the complete piece of 9.5 acre, finger-shaped property along the Fraser River, the money accumulated for the project covered construction for a little more than half of it. “I stood up specifically at the very end of that open house because I wanted to make sure it was perfectly clear that the $24 million was going to cover a big piece of the park but not all of it,” recalls Holowatiuk, adding that over the last year or two, that information has been misunderstood by many in the public. “It has been a little frustrating at times.” Since it was announced, the project’s costs have caused quite a stir. And as it nears completion and the civic election approaches,

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City has owned before The property soon to be known as Westminster Pier Park has quite the past. When the city was first built it was still part of the river, but it became useful as deposits of fill gradually built up. Following a referendum in 1953, it was sold by the city for $1 to the New Westminster Harbour Commission so $1.25 million in pier improvements could be carried out. Overseas Transport leased it from the commission and built a warehouse and railway spurs on it. A marine machine shop and coal distribution company also operated on the site. Eventually, the city and province joined forces to buy it and then sold it again for $2.2 million to Royal Pacific Development in 1987. That consortium proposed to build eight towers on the property but it was immediately flipped for $10.5 million. It was taken over by Brookfield Investment Corporation, the mortgage holders, in 1995. And in March 2009, the City of New Westminster bought it again—this time

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Work is progressing on New Westminster’s Pier Park, which must be completed by March.

for $8 million. “We had to get rid of the mess at the river,” says Mayor Wayne Wright. To pay for the purchase, the city took out a ﬁve-year loan for $10.5 million from the Municipal Finance Authority (MFA), the provincial agency municipalities do their borrowing and investing with. Holowatiuk says the money must be paid back by the beginning of 2014. The city plans to do this through the sale of city-owned land, and also through money collected from developers in return for added density

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on projects (density bonusing) and development cost charges (DCCs). One piece of property set to be sold to pay for the park is the Gyro building Downtown, once home to the public health unit. Its sale will be a win-win for the city and the purchaser, says the mayor. It is land the city doesn’t have a use for any more, but could bring in tax revenue for years to come if sold to someone with development plans, says Wright. There’s another piece of land in Queensborough that has been vacant for 100 years that can also be sold, says

With the pier’s purchase, the city was also faced with ﬁnding ways to pay for building the park. This came at a time when the federal government was handing out infrastructure grants through its Build Canada Fund, with its goal to spur economic recovery. The feds came up with $8.3 million, money that was matched by the province and the city, to total almost $25 million. To pay for its third of the ﬁnancing, city council authorized borrowing up to $17 million from MFA on a longterm basis, says Holowatiuk. Although the primary purpose for the loan was to pay for its portion, the authorization was that high just in case the city had trouble paying back the $8 million to purchase the property. “One way or another we’re going to have to pay that,” he says. However, to get a better interest rate Holowatiuk applied for a couple of lowinterest loans. A Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation fund provided $6.3 PLEASE SEE DECISION ON A11

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Tweedsmuir PAC’s trafﬁc suggestions rejected Group upset city only agrees to one change to help reduce danger By Grant Granger NEWSLEADER

The City of New Westminster has agreed to make a change to an intersection to improve student safety outside Lord Tweedsmuir elementary, but many other suggestions from the school’s parent advisory council were turned down. In a letter to the PAC last week, Eugene Wat, the city’s manager of infrastructure planning, said a painted crosswalk east-west across 17th Street at Eighth Avenue will be installed. In May, PAC chair Don Ellam wrote to the city suggesting that a crosswalk there would deter drivers from edging onto the space while attempting to turn onto Eighth or when dropping off passengers. However, several other requests by the PAC were rejected, which upset Ellam. “The parents have been struggling with this issue for a long time,” said Ellam. At the same intersection, there is a crosswalk patrolled by crossing guards before and after school. The PAC wanted a stop line to be put on Eighth on the other side of the intersection so cars wouldn’t encroach on the

kids while they walked across and they wouldn’t block traffic. But Wat said a stop bar would not be appropriate because they are only used at intersections with three- or four-way stops or traffic signals, which isn’t the case there. The PAC also suggested removing the boulevard on the south side of Eighth Avenue between 17th and 18th streets to create a wide pullout area. “Drop-off and pick-up activities in front of the school on Eighth Avenue are problematic and are currently banned,” wrote Wat. “Such activities are better suited on less busy roads such as 18th Street or Hamilton Street.” He went on to say removing the boulevard would increase potential conflict between pedestrians and vehicles. Ellam also questioned why the city did not address the possibility of building a pullout on Hamilton where there’s some empty space that he believes would be ideal. The PAC wanted the city to move the westbound bus stop on Eighth at 16th because it’s hard to see around the bus for those using that crosswalk. Although Wat admitted there are limited sightlines in those situations it is possible for pedestrians to make eye contact with eastbound drivers. He also noted buses only stop there every 20 minutes dur-

tions they think are going to work, and I appreciate that,” said Osterman. “I can’t second guess [Wat’s findings]. I don’t have the training or understanding to say if we can do things.” Osterman pointed out Tweedsmuir’s traffic issues are exacerbated because many parents are dropping off children attending the school’s programs of choice such as French immersion and Montessori. “The school board has helped create their own monster by having large groups of parents coming in their cars.” He said the city has requested police be more vigilant in monitoring school traffic throughout New Westminster. “It’s a real toughie. We’ve had police ticket people and they warn people and then people go back to bad habits,” said Osterman. “The big issue is parent responsibility, police responsibility, and the residents’ vigilance. We’re a small community and we have to stick together.” Osterman said the new middle school being planned for the John Robson site should help. “That will ameliorate some of the problems from [Tweedsmuir]. It will take a fair amount of the proportion of the students from the higher grades,” said Osterman.

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Don Ellam says a pullout along Eighth Avenue would make it safer for students at Lord Tweedsmuir school, like his son Joey, as well as the parents dropping them off. Ellam says that’s just one of the trafﬁc issues that need to be addressed around the school.

ing peak periods and 30 minutes at other times. “It doesn’t take long to kill a child with a two-ton truck,” responded Ellam, who comes from outside the catchment to drop off and pick up his Grade 3 son Joey every day to attend his French immersion classes. The PAC also suggested a pedestrian control warning light at that crosswalk, but the city said that may attract more people to use the intersection instead of the preferred ones at 17th and 18th. “Why is there a crosswalk

there then?” said Ellam. “Remove the crosswalk. With a crosswalk there they are inviting them to cross there.” Ellam has no problem with the city wanting to funnel everyone to 17th as long as there’s a barrier to prevent people from crossing at the other intersections. Coun. Bob Osterman, who chairs the city’s trafﬁc committee and lives in the area, admitted Eighth Avenue during rush hour can be “a horror story,” but he backs the city staff’s position over that of a “lay group.” “They’re giving some assump-

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Market had ‘great year’: organizer Nutrition coupon program’s return contributes to farmers market’s success By Grant Granger NEWSLEADER

Earlier this year organizers and vendors at the Royal City Farmers Market were singing “rain, rain go away, come back another day.” Fortunately for them it did, and it made for a successful season which wrapped up earlier this month at Tipperary Park. “It was a great year,” said Jen Arbo, the market’s operating manager. “We don’t have any major complaints. There’s not much we can do about rainy days. “We had very good vendor loyalty this year, only one or two weeks when we had cancellations when they said they were coming.” This was the market’s fourth summer, operating next to city hall every Thursday afternoon. The vendors say they like the ambience and the big shade trees. “We get so many compliments on Tipperary that we don’t see a change of venue for the foreseeable future,” Arbo said. She added that RCFM is starting to hit its stride attracting vendors and customers.

nutritious meals for their “Some of the early kinks families,” said Arbo, who have likely been worked out. said early indications sugWe’re starting to settle in gest there was a redemption with vendors who not only have been loyal, but shoppers rate of more than 90 per cent when the program’s goal was as well. The intention this year was to focus on what we 85 per cent. Arbo said the plan is for did well and make them even the market to maintain the better and then [fine tune music and kids activities from there],” said Arbo. from this year in 2012. With about 1,000 people Meantime, RCFM starts showing up every week, its winter market on Nov. Arbo said the community 5. Like the last two years it response has been good, will run the first although many Saturday of the people still don’t The intention month, 10 a.m. know it exists. this year was to to 2 p.m., but Often residents focus on what we unlike the last ask her why it is on a Thursday did well and ... two years, it will not be held and not on a then [fine tune at Holy Trinity weekend day Cathedral but because they from there].” at the River can’t get there Jen Arbo Market. in time. Arbo Arbo said tells them RCFM the church could only hold wouldn’t be able to attract 25 vendors and that wasn’t quality vendors away from financially sustainable. River long-established markets Market can hold roughly 40 at Vancouver’s Trout Lake, vendors over its two floors. Burnaby and Coquitlam if it “It will be a completely wasn’t on a weekday. different vibe, a different After a year’s hiatus, atmosphere,” said Arbo. “It the market ran a nutrition will prove to be a fun, bright coupon program, thanks to a and airy market.” city grant, that had up to 50 She said there were participants a week. concerns about being compe“It was fun to be able to tition for River Market tencontribute to the low-income ants, but in most cases the and immigrant families, vendors will complement the to not only provide them shops and they’ll also benefit with the means to purchase from the increased traffic. produce and dairy, but also “It will be a good symbiotic cooking classes to teach relationship,” said Arbo. them how to make quick,

Puchmayr gets back into the race again do the job justice. However, he said he got a clean bill By Grant Granger of health from his doctors to try for a NEWSLEADER council seat, which is a part-time job. Puchmayr said he’ll be looking to The city council election will feature acquire endorsement from several a new but familiar face Nov. 19. people and groups in New WestminFormer New Westminster NDP MLA ster, including the New Westminster Chuck Puchmayr has decided he’s had and District Labour Council. enough of fishing and will seek a seat He said during his previous time on on the council he served nine years on council some significant legacies were before running for provincial office in put in place, one being bringing casino 2005. revenue to New West when After recovering from liver the BC Liberals were leading transplant surgery, which the charge against expanded forced him to give up his posigaming. That decision brought tion in Victoria, Puchmayr in $110 million extra dollars thought he was prepared to for the city, said Puchmayr. He retire. After all, the 56-year-old calls himself a fiscal conservahad worked at Molson Brewery tive and feels there’s more the for almost 30 years before entercity can do to rein in costs. PUCHMAYR ing provincial politics. “This council has done a The last couple of years, good job. They’ve certainly along with doing a lot of volunbeen blessed with a comfortable teering in the community, Puchmayr financial situation with the casino, would occasionally take his fishing rod and that’s allowed them to do certain to the Chilliwack River when spring things that other communities aren’t salmon were running, or the Fraser able to do. But having said that, there during openings for sockeye or coho. needs to be money put away for a “I was fished out,” said Puchmayr. rainy day. Many, many seniors in New “You can only fish for so long. It was Westminster are having difficulties, really a tough decision for me. It was young people, students are having difficult in making that commitment difficulties. People are having trouble again because of my past health issues maintaining their homes. with the transplant.” “There needs to be some good fiscal Since leaving the hospital in 2009, management to the city. I’m not sayPuchmayr said he’s had many people ing there’s not decent fiscal manageasking if he’d run for mayor. ment now, but I’d like to see a city run With his health, he said, pursuing as efficiently as possible.” that position was risky if he wanted to ggranger@newwestnewsleader.com

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Get RCMP deal done Instead of grandstanding, the B.C. Liberals should be making better use of their time – especially when it comes to the long-standing talks with Ottawa over a new contract for the RCMP. In September, B.C. Solicitor General Shirley Bond said she received a take-it-orleave-it “ultimatum” from the Conservatives – including a threat to pull the Mounties out of the province by 2014 if B.C. didn’t sign a new contract by the end of November. While both sides have agreed on the 20-year term for the contract, the dollar amount, the idea the RCMP needs checks and balances, and the funding formula (there are some 6,000 RCMP ofﬁcers in B.C., with a federal contribution of $800 million, a provincial commitment of $300 million and municipalities paying $500 million), rising policing costs and accountability remain sticking points. Bond wants B.C. to have a greater inﬂuence on controlling costs and said the federal government has been unwilling to discuss the issue. Vic Toews, minister of public safety, said on the contrary, he had yet to receive proposals from Bond on the matter. “Our government is willing to renew contract policing agreements with the provinces and, in fact, I’m awaiting the suggestions that the B.C. solicitor general indicated that she would forward to my attention,” Toews said during question period. “To date, I’ve not received them.” Then Bond said she’d be “absolutely happy” to forward proposals to Ottawa. Besides money, there’s a lot at stake with this contract, including a decades-long history of the force in B.C., national pride, and the livelihoods of the dedicated men and women in red serge who put their lives on the line each day to keep the citizens of this province safe. This deal has been in the works for four years, so an approaching deadline is just that – a deadline, not an ultimatum. — Black Press

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Wrestling with the fear of black bears Had I admonished him, my wife might remind On Thanksgiving Monday we did what most me of a few camping trips over the years. people do on a day reserved for family and gratiJordan River, on Vancouver Island, 3 a.m.: I tude: we shopped. awake in our tent to the sound of scratching outWith a five-year-old and a two-year-old in the side. I hold my breath for a long time, deathly still. mix, my wife and I soon sought refuge through a What is it? A squirrel? A raccoon? Did we leave walk at Colony Farm Park. some charred hot dogs in the fire? Did we spill too My older son spotted it first, on the sign at the much wine? M&Ms? I picture a very large, raventrailhead: a picture of a bear and a warning. ous black bear sharpening its claws, pondering He broke into tears, terrified at the idea of takwho to eat first. A comforting thought springs to ing the narrow path into the bear’s awaiting jaws. mind: my head is quite large, difficult to swallow As a responsible parent, I knew it was time to whole. tell a few lies. Lake Louise Campground, August, “There are no bears here, buddy.” 4 a.m.: Despite the warning at the Tears. camp office upon our arrival that a few “The bears are all asleep, sweetheart. grizzlies are causing a nuisance, I am They’ve gorged themselves on salmon, calmed by the fact the campground is dug a big hole and gone to bed until the packed. Just to be sure I find a site near spring.” the centre, surrounded by fleshy AmeriMore tears. can and German tourists. But it feels like Oblivious to the possible trauma I was groundhog day when I awake to hear causing, I gently tugged him along the that damned rustling again. Breathing trail. with my mouth wide open seems to “Bears are afraid of us,” I assured him. Chris Bryan cause less friction as the air passes my “When they hear us coming, they run lips. I keep my eyes closed, hoping the away.” lack of sight will make my hearing more keen. It Though I was finally being truthful, he found does. But it means I almost jump out of my skin this ludicrous. when my wife, again blissfully asleep, rolls over in “No they don’t.” His mother, who knows parents are supposed to her sleeping bag. SHUSH. Damn you, woman! The sound is louder than a Stanley Cup Final crowd put their children’s needs ahead of their own, said at GM Place. My eyes flash open, and I realize we’d best head for home. our tent roof is just inches from my face. It has I was ticked. I needed that walk. But I couldn’t collapsed. Did the bear do this? I lose track of time really get angry with the little dude for being here. It may be two minutes later, it may be an afraid of bears. hour, but somehow I find the courage to unzip the After all, I’m terrified of them myself.

door to the tent. Outside is a winter wonderland, six inches of snow, in August. My rustling mystery solved. I have one more bear memory: I am about six, on my way to my local park. I walk down a short street and through a little trail among the trees and come out onto a grass field. As I emerge, someone shouts at me. At the far edge of the field is perhaps half a dozen police cars, and an officer shouting at me to go back, waving one hand at me, holding a revolver in the other. I turn, go through the trees, down the road, back to my room to play Lego or something. Soon, there is a shot. Then another two. Later that day I return to the park, and stand with some people as they stare at the furry lump about 15 feet from the trail I walked earlier. I am surprised at how small it looks. There is a small pool of blood. As I remember it, I was sad the bear died. And I was more afraid of the gun in the officer’s hand than of how close I might have been standing to the bear. But maybe that’s memory through the lens of an older self. The truth is people do get attacked by bears. And for bears, this year’s been brutal in B.C. with hundreds “destroyed” by the Conservation Officer Service. My little cub was right to be wary after seeing that sign on the trail. I was a little silly to be afraid in those tents. But if I were a bear, and I saw a human being, I’d head back into those hills. ■ Chris Bryan is editor of the NewsLeader, and has a strained relationship with tenting.

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tion, 865 supported it. Now, I am no statistician but I would expect 871 random people would be considered a very good representative sample of the 5,000 people you mention live in the local Quayside community. Section 95 of Bill C-11 (Federal) speciﬁes regulations regarding rail noise for operations in residential areas of Canada. Our local MP, Peter Julian, helped to spearhead this federal legislation. The QCB has a settlement agreement that the rail companies have breached and the rail companies do not want to abide by the Federal rail noise regulations that are in place. This is why the court case took place. Finally, this is a national issue, www.railandreason.com is a national blog that clearly shows this is a widespread issue in communities across Canada. Brian Allen Rail Noise Committee Chair Quayside Community Board

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Eddy on the money Re: A tragic loss for New West (Letters, NewsLeader, Oct. 7) I couldn’t agree more with the letters of E.C. (Ted) Eddy. I was there from the beginning of the Burr, when we staged, Twouble at Twy’s Cwossing. We were so proud to be able to say that we were the ﬁrst live show in the theatre in 75 years! It was a real pleasure to be part of the “Burr” family. Columbia Street was alive with lots of families coming to see the shows and to shop in the area, before and after enjoying the performances. My big question: Why did the city choose Lafﬂines when its bid was $150,000 less? Where were they when it was The Burr? When we talk to different people on the boardwalk, they still say they miss having a family based theatre in town. It is true that we have thrived in Surrey. We are in rehearsal for the Sword in the Stone. I am proud to say that I am a member of the Royal Canadian Theatre Company. See you in Surrey. Sheila Rebelato New Westminster

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Re: Quayside noise and vibration concerns not widespread (Guest Column by Scott Larsen, NewsLeader, Oct. 7) A few points for Scott Larsen: The City of New Westminster receives no tax revenue from the rail companies; as they operate on federally and provincially regulated lands, the city cannot tax them. As the city was here before the rail companies, the city does own a small section of land, between Begbie and Fourth streets that the rail companies operate on, and will continue to operate on no matter what happens. However, the city has never signed a lease agreement with the rail companies for the use of that city land. So the city earns zero revenue from the rail companies. How do I know this, you ask? A Freedom of Information request to the city a couple of years ago. I am sure Mayor Wayne Wright would be glad to explain to you why the city receives no revenue from the rail companies for the use of city land. So, if the rail companies relocate the interlink rail yard to a more appropriate industrial area, like the CP yard between United Boulevard and the Trans Canada, it will make zero difference to the city’s tax base and revenues. The Quayside Community Board (QCB) understands that rail traffic must move through the community and we have never suggested that all rail traffic be stopped. We are realistic and know this would never be an option, as the rail lines that pass the Quayside community service the entire north shore of the Fraser River, all of Richmond and all of Delta. There will always be rail traffic passing through our community. All we have ever asked the rail companies to do is schedule the operations in the yard so the residents of the community can get a decent night’s sleep and if they can’t be bothered to schedule the operations, then relocate them to a more appropriate industrial area, like the underutilized rail yard between the Trans Canada Highway and United. They only use the yard for about five to six hours a day; the work could all be done in a 16-hour window. You might be interested to know that in Europe all rail traffic, both passenger and freight, is scheduled. And if the Europeans can do it then so can the Canadian rail companies. A representative of the Rialto, appointed by your strata, voted in support of the QCB efforts to address this issue in our community. As a matter of fact, a representative of every single strata in the Quay, appointed by their respective stratas, voted in support of this initiative for the betterment of our community as a whole. The QCB and its board members, who are appointed by the strata councils of the respective buildings, work collectively for the betterment of the community as a whole. The rail noise petition conducted by the QCB provided people with the choice to support or not support the QCB efforts to eliminate the unreasonable noise from the rail yard during the evening hours. Of the 871 people who signed the peti-

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and thankfully grown, daughters, uring a recent conversation with a co-worker it was easy autumn was just thatâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;madness! September is birthday to recall the madmonth in my house and as ness that seems to accoman event planner I instincpany a family with young tively organized separate children in the fall. After parties for my little ladies. two months of long lazy Boy, what I would have days, autumn is packed given to have a place like with frantic craziness. Just the Fraser River Discovery dealing with those â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Centre to take the party want to get out of bedâ&#x20AC;? planning out of my hands. school mornings will have Education coordinator Cindy Sale any parent pulling their Shannon has been busy hair, but add to the mix a creating birthday party full schedule of extra curprograms that are sure to entertain ricular activities and you will have and capture the childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s imaginaany well organized being cursing tion. In celebration of George, the under their breath. centreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s White Sturgeonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s birthday, As a mother of three lovely, we will be hosting our ďŹ rst birthday A young visitor taking part in one of the many activities offered at the Discovery Centre

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Rumble Park Birth Neighbourhood Celebration: ROAR (the Royal Oak and Rumble Team) host a celebration of a “forgotten park.” Free refreshments, prizes, and live entertainment by Rainshadow. When: Saturday, Oct. 15, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Where: Rumble Street, a half block east of Royal Oak Avenue in Burnaby. Info: 604-5650520.

Garage Sale: Lots of second hand chairs and tables and other household items. When: Saturday, Oct. 15, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Where: Queens Avenue United Church, 529 Queens Ave., New Westminster. Info: 604-525-4073 or 604597-3894.

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NWSS Bandathon fundraiser: New Westminster Secondary School music students are raising money for their program by playing music for 12 hours straight, with students taking on threehour shifts playing in a traditional wind ensemble. They hope to raise $30,000 to help send students to participate in music festivals in Ottawa and Whistler and purchase instruments with a portion going to New

Westminster Family Place. When: Saturday, Oct. 15, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Where: New West Secondary School band rooms. Info and to donate: www.fanofthebandathon. com.

Burnaby Fire Prevention Week: Burnaby Fire Department marks Fire Prevention Week (Oct. 9 to 15) with demonstrations of technical rescue (10 a.m. and 1 p.m.), auto extrication (11 a.m. and 2 p.m.) and its new Bullex extinguisher. Its newest engine and ladder will be on display and a barbecue will raise money for the firefighters’ charitable society. When: Saturday, Oct. 15, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Where: Fire Hall No. 1, 4867 Sperling Ave., Burnaby.

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from 1995 to 2010. In conjunction with Inuit Prints: Japanese Inspiration exhibit. When: Saturday, Oct. 15, 2 p.m. Where: National Nikkei Museum and Heritage Centre, 6688 Southoaks Crescent, Burnaby. Admission by donation. Info: 604-7777000 or www.nikkeiplace. org.

Art show and sale: Featuring the work of local artists in a variety of mediums including paintings, prints, photographic prints, postcards and art cards at reasonable prices. When: Saturday, Oct. 15, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Where: Dunwood Place, 901 Colborne St., 11th Floor Lounge, New Westminster.

Kidstuff Swap Meet: Over 70 tables of the best deals in town on everything for children. Free admission. When: Sunday, Oct. 16, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where: Bonsor Recreation Complex, 6550 Bonsor Ave., Burnaby. Info: 604-297-4597.

SFU Philosophers’ Cafe: Moderator Kathy Matak, a private investigator, leads a discussion on “Sacrifice – what purpose does it serve?” Why are some of us required to sacrifice in so many areas of life while others live with freedom from financial concerns, decisions and repercussions? Everyone welcome. Registration and experience not required. When: Sunday, Oct. 16, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Where: La Fontana Caffe, 3701 E. Hastings St., at Boundary Road, Burnaby. Admission: $5. Info: 778-782-5215 or www.philosopherscafe.net.

Clef Society of Burnaby: October concert features the UBC Opera Ensemble under the direction of Nancy Hermiston, who is among this year’s recipients of a Ruby Award, given by Opera Canada magazine. The talented opera students will be accompanied by Richard Epp. When: Sunday, Oct. 16, 2 p.m. Where: Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, Room 103, 6450 Deer Lake Ave., Burnaby. Tickets: $10 at the door, members free.

A Matter of Taste: Provocative documentary about hotshot young chef Paul Liebrandt, a fast-rising star in the NYC restaurant world. It’s an insider’s view into the complicated relationships between critics, chefs, and restaurant owners. When: Monday, Oct. 17, 7 p.m. Where: Studio Theatre, Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 6450 Deer Lake Ave., Burnaby. Info and tickets: shadboltcentre.com or 604205-3000.

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park,” he says.

The city also has an application for another low-interest loan for the remaining $2 million from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ Green Municipal Fund for brownﬁeld remediation. Their rates are even better than CMHC’s and “deﬁnitely better than what I could do with MFA,” says Holowatiuk. Although that loan is under review, the organization behind it recently gave the Westminster Pier Project an award for the remediation work done there. Between the two loans, Holowatiuk expects to save about $400,000 in the long term over borrowing from MFA. Whatever the source, once again the city intends to use land sales, DCCs and density bonuses to pay for those loans as well. “The long-term piece is a different situation. If there are opportunities to pay it down, yes we will. But the intent was never to pay it off all at once,” says Holowatiuk. “If the DCCs cannot be used to pay the interest for the debt, the interest will have to come through other revenue sources. “The truth is if there’s an opportunity, we try to get the debt off our books as quickly as possible. If there is some surplus land to get the debt off the book we will take advantage of it.”

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A digital rendering of what the completed park should look like. The structure in the background is referred to as Lytton Square, once home to the city’s farmers market on the riverfront.

Park always partial: City When New Westminster applied for a Build Canada Fund grant, the city was told the maximum project cost would be $25 million. The original application, says the city’s chief engineer Jim Lowrie, envisioned the $25 million paying for creation of two-thirds of the park. “It was a very rough design, very conceptual in nature. That’s a key point, people misunderstand that,” says Lowrie. Very early in the process, he

says, they realized using the existing dock structure meant the park would have a life of 20 to 25 years. Most of the timbers were more than 80 years old. So they opted to replace it with a concrete structure, which would give it a 75-year design life. As a result, the plans had to be revised, with the $25 million only enough to create a park on just half of the property. When that news was revealed New Westminster residents were taken aback that the money wasn’t going to cover the whole

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project. That’s what most of them believed. Although the NewsLeader was unable to ﬁnd any media reports that refer to a “partial” park prior to April 2010, the city is adamant their park plans did not include all of the property at any time. Hence Holowatiuk’s frustration at the perception that it was viewed that way despite his efforts to make it “perfectly clear” it was only for a substantial portion at the open house that night. “That [$25 million] was never intended to build out the entire

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Burnaby Historical Society: Guests speakers. Visitors welcome. When: Meets the second Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. Where: Carousel Building, Burnaby Village Museum, 6501 Deer lake Ave. Info: 604-297-4565.

Heritage Uke Club: Organized by Gord Smithers (Guitarist for Deadcats, Swank, ReBeat Generation & Wichita Trip). Learn to play the Ukulele, it’s fun and easy. When: Meets every Monday, 7 to 9 p.m. Where: Back room of Heritage Grill, 447 Columbia St., New Westminster. Info: http:// tinyurl.com/3mqje4f.

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Line dancing: Friendship and fun exercise set to music. Newcomers welcome. When: Every Friday, 10 a.m. Where: St. Theresa’s Church, Fullwell and Canada Way, Burnaby (enter through basement via parking lot). Info: Pat, 604-299-2532.

55+ Sing-a-Long: Come sing and dance at this happy program. When: Every second Thursday. Where: Bonsor Recreation Complex for 55+, 6550 Bonsor Ave., Burnaby. Register and info: 604-297-4580.

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New Westminister and District Concert Band: Welcomes new members (10-99 years) wanting to learn to play a musical instrument (no strings) as well as players of all levels. It has three levels of players: beginners, intermediate and seniors. When: Monday and Thursday evenings. Where: Richard McBride School gym, New Westminster. I n f o r m a t i o n : w w w. nwdband.com or Christine, 604-526-8996.

British Columbia Boys Choir: The 100-member choir is now a resident company at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts. Open to boys aged 7 to 24 with five choirs in Burnaby, Vancouver, North Shore and Nanaimo. Register now – no audition required for town choirs. When: Wednesday nights. Where: Shadbolt Centre, Burnaby. Info: www. bcboyschoir.org or 1-888909-8282.

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Treaty commission calls for political will By Tom Fletcher

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As the commission tabled its 19th annual report Wednesday in Victoria, Pierre turned up the heat. She said treaty talks have become “just another program of government” where Ottawa in particular is holding up progress. “We believe as a commission that with political will, with strong political direction, we could have seven treaties instead of two, right now, and we could have nine comprehensive agreements instead of the one that we have,” Pierre said. After implementation of the Tsawwassen First Nation treaty in Metro Vancouver and the Maa-Nulth treaty on southwestern Vancouver Island, the Yale treaty in the Fraser Canyon was ratiﬁed as the federal government launched an inquiry into the

Relations Minister state of Fraser River Mary Polak attended salmon stocks. That the treaty commission put fish negotiations news conference, a on hold for all remainfirst since it was estabing treaties until the lished. inquiry determines She said the provwhat fish there are to ince remains commitdivide up. ted to reaching Jerry treaties, despite Lampert, the B.C. governthe federal ment’s recent appointee to emphasis on the treaty non-treaty commission, resource agreeagreed with ments. Pierre that Premier federal negoPIERRE Christy Clark’s tiators have recent jobs plan too narrow a included a target of 10 mandate, and have to new non-treaty agreego back to Ottawa for ments with aboriginal approval of each area people by 2015. of agreement. Resource agreePierre said Ottawa ments for timber, and needs to turn its expemore recently mine rienced negotiators revenue sharing, loose to do their work, have helped to keep and take things off the momentum for the table that are not going to be negotiated. broader treaties going, Polak said. If that doesn’t produce results, she said they should shut treaty negotiations down. tfletcher@blackpress.ca B.C. Aboriginal

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A18 NewsLeader Friday, October 14, 2011

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The Missing Women Inquiry opened Tuesday to blunt accusations that both Vancouver Police and the RCMP badly bungled their investigations, letting serial killer Robert Pickton murder several more women after he should have been caught. Cameron Ward, the lawyer representing 18 victims’ families at the inquiry, called the conduct of both forces “inexcusable and egregious.” In an opening statement to the inquiry, Ward said dozens of women vanished “right under the noses” of the VPD in the Downtown Eastside and were murdered under the noses of the Coquitlam RCMP on Pickton’s Port Coquitlam pig farm. “The families of the missing women are absolutely outraged by what happened in the handling of this case,” Ward said.

“They believe the authorities are culpable in the deaths of over a dozen women because the authorities’ negligence enabled Pickton to literally get away with murder for more than ﬁve years.” He said the families believe the VPD, RCMP and B.C.’s Criminal Justice Branch all have the blood of the victims on their hands, outlining a litany of errors. High on Ward’s “list of wonders” of how police “botched” their jobs, is the fact Pickton in 2000 walked into the Coquitlam RCMP detachment and offered to let them search his farm but the Mounties turned him down, even though plenty of evidence by then pointed to him as the prime suspect. “They don’t bother,” Ward said. “We know the remains are there. We know after 2000 many more women are murdered there. It’s literally unbelievable.” Police had an even earlier chance to stop Pickton in 1997, when he handcuffed and attacked a sex-trade worker in his trailer, but the badly bleed-

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It took the SFU Clan more than a year to win their first Great Northwest Athletic Conference football game. It may have been worth the wait. The Clan beat Dixie State College 62-56 in triple overtime Saturday at Terry Fox Field. The 118 points the teams scored were the most in conference history. Running back Bo Palmer punched the ball into the end zone on a 13 yard run, to give the Clan the win after the teams had exchanged touchdowns in each of the first two overtimes. But when Dixie State quarterback Stefan Cantwell couldn’t find receiver Caleb Caple on a fourth down situation to keep their offensive possession alive in the third overtime, that gave the ball back to the Clan and set the table for Palmer’s heroic and historic scamper. He set his winning score up with a 12-yard run to the Red Storm’s 13 yard line. Palmer finished the game with 178 yards on 31 carries, bringing his season average to 136.7 per game. “I’ve talked for two years

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One is David Baxter’s 2002 a billion to invest in a large report for the Urban Developindustry like mining or liquement Institute, which coined fied natural gas. As lands minister, Bell signed the term “first dollar” for industries such as international sweeping land use agreements education and tourism that with coastal first nations and bring new money into an environmental groups. As foreconomy. ests minister, he worked with The other is Good to Great, industry to develop the Chinese the bestselling book by U.S. lumber market. Now he hopes management guru Jim Collins to use the same principles for that describes how great tourism, mines, energy, companies focus only on and if the market is areas where they have a there, vegetable snacks. strategic advantage. “The principles Recent U.S. calls for an behind this are exactly import duty on shipping the same as what we containers from Canada did in forestry,” Bell suggests that B.C.’s ports said. may have that kind of “Collaborate with BELL strategic advantage. all of the different Another big task is key partners. Build a to meet Clark’s goals for new market, don’t compete with resource agreements with each other. Make a significant aboriginal communities. That investment in what you’re trying to do, focus your efforts and means building a working relationship on projects, as B.C. be consistent.” did with the Haida Nation after As Clark and Bell get set many years of hostile relations, for a national trade mission Bell said. to China, a reciprocal effort is “So that when these projects underway. Bell said Minister come ahead, instead of the first of State for Multiculturalism call the First Nation makes Harry Bloy is developing a hosting program for visits here, being to a rights and title lawworking with the consulates for yer, it’s to their economic advisor, saying how do we make China, Japan, Korea and India. this happen?” Bell credits two texts with tfletcher@blackpress.ca influencing the jobs plan.

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• First Cook $18.75/hr (up to $1950/wk) • Second Cook $15.75/hr. (up to $1635/wk) • Camp Attendant $14.75/hr. (up to $1530/wk). LRG Catering has seasonal remote location job openings starting in October. Room & Board & Transportation Included while working in camp. Please fax resume to: (1)780-462-0676, or apply online @ www.toughnecks.com

Deliver newspapers on Wednesdays and Fridays in your neighbourhood. Call 604.436.2472 or email circulation@burnabynewsleader.com today for more info!

HELP WANTED

For more info log on to: www.missioncsc.org/webzone pdemers@missioncsc.org

A WORK SAFE PARTNER

ARA

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FOSTER/SOCIAL CARE

STUDENT FUNDING AVAILABLE

REGISTERED

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FORT Camping in Fort Langley BC is looking for a skilled winter host to assit with a variety of tasks.Must be able to interact well with customers and work well as part of a small staff team. Full-time position OctApr. This is a live in postion a full hook-up RV site is provided. Apply to Paul@duckworthmanagement.com

* 12-mth. part-time EVES... Starts Nov. 21st, 2011

Duration: 13 weeks Potential Wages: $36-$60k/yr Duration: 6 weeks

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

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

All Ages, All Ethnicities

CALL 604-558-2278

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

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If I can’t do it It can’t be done

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

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

203

ACCOUNTING/TAX/ BOOKKEEPING

WESTRIDGE MANAGEMENT CO Accounting & Bookkeeping, Taxes Best rates. Free Pickup & Delivery 604-764-2575 or 604-998-2265 www.westridgemanagementco.com

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CLEANING SERVICES

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

604-808-0212

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CONCRETE & PLACING

ARTISTICO CONCRETE All cement work, forming & prep. WCB insured. 30 yrs exp, refs. Free est, Joe 604-908-6143, 931-1684

257

DRYWALL

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

260

HOME REPAIRS

Call Robert 604-941-1618 OR 604-844-4222 INTERIORS: Baths (renos/ repairs) specializing in drywall, doors, flooring, tiling, plumbing, painting, miscellaneous, etc. EXPERIENCED IN OVER 30 LINES OF WORK! * Quality work * Prompt Service * Fair prices For positive results Call Robert SERVICE CALLS WELCOME

320

MOVING & STORAGE

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. We move - We ship - We recycle. Senior- Student Discount available. 604-721-4555 or 604-800-9488. ABE MOVING - $35/Hr. Per Person *Reliable Careful Movers. *Rubbish Removal. *24 Hours. 604-999-6020

AFFORDABLE MOVING Local & Long Distance

$45/Hr

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

604-537-4140 SPARTAN Moving Ltd. Fast & Reliable. Insured Competitive rates. Wknd Specials. Call Frank: (604) 435-8240

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

ELECTRICAL

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

263 EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE Rick’s Bobcat Service. Leveling, Back filling, Trucking reas. rates.778-355-2978, 604-290-2978

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS Always! Gutter, window cleaning, pressure washing, lawn maintains, yard clean-up. Simon 604-230-0627

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS

A-1 CONTRACTING. Renos. Bsmt, kitchens, baths, custom cabinets, tiling, plumbing, sundecks, reroofing. Dhillon 604-782-1936. ADDITIONS, Renovations & New Construction. Concrete Forming & Framing Specialist. 604.218.3064

A-TECH Services 604-230-3539 Running this ad for 7yrs

PAINT SPECIAL 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

Friday, October 14, 2011 NewLeader A23 HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 329 PAINTING & DECORATING BESTWAY PAINTING & DECORATING Interior / Exterior Small / Big Jobs Comm/Res. Fully insured. Crown molding installation.Faux finish, staining & custom painting.

John 778-881-6737

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 356

RUBBISH REMOVAL

bradsjunkremoval.com

Haul Anything... 604.

Serving The Lower Mainland Since 1988

SUNDECKS

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 $

STAN’S PAINTING Comm. & Res. BBB, WCB. Kitchen Reno’s & Cabinets

332

PAVING/SEAL COATING

ALLAN Const. & Asphalt. Brick, conc, drainage, found. & membrane repair. 604-618-2304; 820-2187.

338

PLUMBING

.Enterprise Plumbing, Heaitng, Gasfitting

341

PRESSURE WASHING POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING

SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE

Call Ian 604-724-6373

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

JASON’S ROOFING All kinds of re-roofing & repairs. Free est. Reasonable rates. (604)961-7505, 278-0375

604-787-5915, 604-291-7778 Info: www.treeworksonline.ca info@treeworksonline.ca 10% OFF with this AD

PETS 477

PETS

ADORABLE KITTENS, black & white tabbies. Litterbox trained, dewormed. $75. 1 (604)823-2191 Blue Nose Razors Edge Pitbull pups, 8 weeks old, ready to go, 1st shots, vet chk. 3 males, 3 females, $600-$800. Call (604)703-9606 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 CKC Registered BICHON or PUGS. Tattooed, vet checked, 1st shots, health insurance. 604-791-0480. COCK-A-POO X POO Pups: Vet ✔ 1st shots, non-shedding, S Sry. $550. 604-541-9163 /604.785.4809. GERMAN SHEPHERD Puppies & young adults. Big strong, exc. for protection. 604-856-8161. GER SHEP reg. 3 female long hairs,1 short blk Tan working lines 12 wks, $1100. 604-512-3310 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 NEWFOUNDLAND pups, P/B. 1 females, 1 brown. $1000 (604)8191466. No Sunday calls PRESA CANARIO P/B UKC, fem’s $250 Special. Both parents approx. 120 to 150 lbs. Call 778-552-1525. YORKSHIRE Terrier pups. 12 wks old. M-F. 1st shots, dewormed, tails docked. Health guar. 3 - 4 lbs. full grown. From $1200. 778-982-3352

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

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RUBBISH REMOVAL

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

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★ Disposal ★ Renovations Debris ★ Construction ★ Drywall Pickup ★ Demolition ★ 7 days/week ★ Free Estimates ★

Isaac 604-727-5232 RUBBISH REMOVAL & MORE *Landscape *Trimming *Yard Clean *Const. Clean. *ANYTHING!!! 1 Ton Truck. Call Patrick for Prompt Quality Service @ 604-808-1652.

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AUCTIONS

FITNESS EQUIP AUCTION as new Gym Equip, Indoor Soccer Arena, Office Equip; Oct 22, 11 AM, 3348 Sexsmith Rd, Kelowna B.C. View photos at doddsauction.com (special auction) 1-866-545-3259

533

FERTILIZERS

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

545

FUEL

1YR Seasoned Alder Birch Maple Clean, Split, DRY & Delivered. Family Operated for 20 yrs. (604)825-9264

548

FOR SALE BY OWNER

Burnaby ~ Condo 2 Bdrm, 2 full bath, 944 sqft. on 20th floor. Insuite laundry. Gym ~ Sauna ~ Library Built by Bosa in 2009. Tenant wanting to stay. Owner will pay full commission $494,900 604.465.5363 N.W. MISSION STAVE FALLS Since 1971 5 acres, buildings, view, timber, springwater pot. to subdivide X 1/2 $636,000 (604)462-7295 cel 604-207-6151 peteroatstavebench.wordpress.com /2011/10/06/acreage-for-sale

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HOUSES FOR SALE

Duplex on 4.5 acres, Foothills area, 1 side rented $1900/mo $789,000.obo 1-250-558-9993

627

HOMES WANTED

* WE BUY HOUSES * Older Homes! Pretty Homes! Moving! Estate Sale! Divorcing! Need Your Cash Now! Just Want Out! Any Price Range! No Fees! No Risks!

604-626-9647

Tree removal done RIGHT! • Tree & Stump Removal • Certiﬁed Arborists • 20 yrs exp. • 60’ Bucket Truck • Crown Reduction • Spiral Pruning • Land Clearing • Selective Logging ~ Fully Insured • Best Rates ~

MISC. FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE

220.JUNK(5865)

“ ABOVE THE REST “ Int. & Ext., Unbeatable Prices, Professional Crew. Free Est. Written Guarantee. No Hassle, Quick Work, Insured, WCB. Call (778)997-9582

Seniors Discount 10% off Book by end of October - 15% off. 25 yrs exp. Guarantee on work. Refs. (604)773-7811 or 604-432-1857

560

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

But Dead Bodies!!

372

MILANO PAINTING. Int./Ext. Prof. Painters. Free Est. Written Guar. Bonded & Insured. 604-551-6510

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

www.webuyhomesbc.com

636

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 Purchase/Renew/Reﬁnance Priv. 2nd MTG avl. Low Rates. Raj 604767-5050 www.mortgagebazar.ca

638

OPEN HOUSE

GREENTREE VILLAGE 3 BDRM TOWNHOUSE 4764 Willowdale Pl. Burnaby $475,000 OPEN SATURDAY & SUNDAY 2 p.m. - 4 p.m Beautiful 3 level townhome with south-facing backyard which backs onto a greenbelt. updates in 2010 include: stainless steel appliances, new kitchen countertop and sink, new light fixtures, new backsplash, solid wood cabinets, new window blinds, crown mouldings and new laminate floors throughout main floor. Bathroom updates done in 2009 include: new tub and toilets (low flush), new light fixtures, counters, sinks and mirrors, new tile floors. Basement nicely finished and updated in 2009 with new tile floors, storage closets and much more! Amenities include indoor pool, playground, recreation centre, clubhouse. Pets and rentals allowed with restrictions, in-suite laundry, 1 undercover parking. Convenient location, close to BCIT, transit and schools. For pictures & Virtual Tour visit: www.mrsrealestate.ca JUDY KILLEEN, PREC. 604-833-8044 Sutton Group West Coast Realty

GARAGE SALES

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

APARTMENT/CONDO

RENTALS 706

BURNABY

Burnaby:

CLAREMONT TERRACE

** 6960 ELWELL ST ** Near HighGate Mall

604-525-2661 MAPLE PLACE TOWERS 1 Bdrm Apts starting at $950 2 Bdrm Apts starting at $1200 Heat and hot water included. Dishwasher, fridge, stove, balcony, shared laundry. Avail Immed. Close to amen, schools and mall.

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

Park Crest Apts. 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....

Call 604-540-6725

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

715

736

SUITES, LOWER

706

APARTMENT/CONDO

BURNABY

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:

AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY Completely remodeled building and 1 & 2 bedroom suites. Located at Metrotown. From $850/mo., includes heat, hot water. Call 604-715-1824

Elec. jacks, exterior speakers, thermopane windows, microwave, dinette slide. $25,995 (stk.31006) www.fraserwayrv.com 1-800-806-1976 DL #30644

751

SUITES, UPPER

LOUGHEED MALL 2 bdrm upper level, clse to all aments/transit, avail now $950+sh utils. 604-540-2046

752

TOWNHOUSES

NOONS CREEK Housing Co-op Orientation Meeting, Sat. Oct 22, at 1pm in the common room located at #58-675 Noons Creek Dr. Port Moody. We are accepting applications for 2, 3 & 4 bdrm market and subsidized townhouse units. 1 Bdrms not available. Share purchase from $1400-$1800. $15 Non-refundable application fee required. Applications available at orientation Please call 604-469-9763 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

912

Pass through storage, DSI water heater, outside shower, enclosed / heated fresh water tank. $15,995 (Stk.30371) www.fraserwayrv.com 1-800-806-1976 DL #30644

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS THE ESTATE OF EVELYN ROSE HODGE, DECEASED

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

All persons having claims against the above estate are required to send full particulars of such claims to the undersigned Executrix, at 1414 15th Street North, Lethbridge, Alberta, T1H 2Y9, Canada on or before the 10th day of November, 2011, after which date the estate’s assets will be distributed, having regard only to claims that have then been received.

AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673 #1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME 604.683.2200

Heather Neufeld, Executrix CLARK WILSON LLP Solicitors

Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal

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BURNABY

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- 521-3448

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COQUITLAM

BOATS

2000 BAYLINER 2859 28ft, hours 380, new manifolds & zinks, moorage avail. $35,000. 604-944-6415.

FREE TOWING 7 days/wk. We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022

TRANSPORTATION 810

TRUCKS & VANS

2011 SALEM T23FD

Port Moody Furn lge bright 1 bdrm on main Lam flr $900 cbl/net W/D incl NS/NP Nice view 604-937-0855

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TRUCKS, CARS, BOATS, TRAILERS, RV’S, VANS

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

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BURNABY

851

1995 AEROSTAR XLT Sport, good shape, quick sale $1700 obo (604)541-1457 1995 DODGE RAM ext cab, fibergls boxtop, 1 owner, V8, magnum, exc cond, 172K $3900, 604-581-8470 1996 Villager Nautica edition 7 pass full load sunroof 1 owner no accid. Great cond. $1995 604-723-0050

MARINE

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RENTALS

2010 ADVENTURER 106DBS

PORT COQUITLAM 1 bdrm. bsmnt. suite, close to school, bus & stores. N/P. Nov. 1. $650 mo. 604-3073436 or (778)216-1216

HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley

The Scrapper

1987 FORD Econoline Class “C” RV 29ft, well kept cond., 95,000kms, sleeps 6. $4900. 604-477-4549

HOMES FOR RENT

NORTH DELTA, 80/110. 4 bdrm 2 storey house. 2 full washrms. Avail now. $1500/mo. 604-807-1770

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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

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

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

Welcome Home !

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RECREATIONAL/SALE

Port Moody cute clean 2 bdrm apt in 4 plex, $1250mo + hydro. NP/NS. Cls to bus WCE 604-729-5262

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.

838

Large newly renovated 2 bdrm apts available in wellkept 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

Completely remodeled building and 1 & 2 bedroom suites. Located at Metro Town. From $850/mo., includes heat, hot water. Call 778-323-0237

BURNABY

APARTMENT/CONDO

TRANSPORTATION

NEW WESTMINSTER

AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY

(formerly known as Middlegate) Quiet, spacious 2 & 1 Bdrms & Bachelor suites. Newly reno’d. Incls: Balcony, prkg, heat & h/wtr

TRANSPORTATION

660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE

MATTRESSES staring at $99

551

706

MORTGAGES

FURNITURE

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

RENTALS

PITT MEADOWS top flr crnr, new, faces golf crse, 1300s/f, 2bd +den,2 ba, 5 appl, 2 prk, lrg utilrm, storage. One of a kind view.Nr amens, ns/np ref’s Nov1. $1550/ 778-892-6607

Classified Advertising An effective way to build your business. Phone 604-575-5555

CARS - DOMESTIC

2006 Chevy Cobalt SS black, loaded, 5/spd, s/roof. MP3 no acc. lady driven 59K. $9800. 604-789-4859.

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS 2000 Mercedes 4 dr. 230 Classic compressor, 1 owner, garage kept, exc cond. $6900. 604-619-5501. 2002 BMW, 325i, 4/dr, 83K’s, clear coat red w/black interior,recent tune up/brakes, tires. If you’re looking for an excellent pristine car, ths is the one! $11,500/obo. 604-541-0018.

– or pay $25 + tax for one week – in all Lower Mainland publications 1.5 million households

604-575-5555

A24 NewsLeader Friday, October 14, 2011

A new standard in grocery shopping is coming to The Brewery District.

Opening Soon!

Grand Opening Wednesday, October 19th at 9:00am Doors open at 9:30am Knox St Sapperton Park

Sherbrooke St

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See you here!

Sapperton Station

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At Thrifty Foods, we are famous for providing you with extra-ordinary customer service, delicious and unique premium foods, and a great shopping experience. And as a part of our Grand Opening, we’re sampling some of our favourite products so stop by and enjoy the best of what we have to offer. Are you ready to “taste the excitement?” We look forward to earning your business.

Cumberland St

Sapper St

Debeck St

Always a reason to smile

Looking for the newest Thrifty Foods store?

We’re right here! Located in the Brewery District @ 270 East Columbia St. next to the Royal Columbian Hospital Free validated covered parking

Ray Mattinson Store Manager Thrifty Foods Sapperton, New Westminster

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Customer Service: 1 800 667 8280