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CITYPAGE LEADS TWO WORKSHOP SERIES Learning, Educating and Developing Seniors (LEADS) provides leadership training opportunities for older adults. Come and participate in this new series of workshops from the LEADS Two Leadership Group. Join in on one or all of these informative, interesting and fun workshops. Refreshments will be provided. To register for these free programs, visit the Century House office at 620 Eighth St. or call 604-519-1066. Storytelling Learn how to persuade a group to action. Learn advanced communication techniques, including storytelling, that will not only win others over but enhance your trust and credibility with them as well. Thursday, February 2 from 10:00 am - 11:30 am We’ve Got to STOP Meeting Like This! Meetings are the heart of any committee, strata, or group. Join Elizabeth and Wolf for an hour of tips and perspectives to better engage participants, boost energy, have fun and improve the overall meeting experience. Thursday, February 9 from 10:00 am - 11:30 am Volunteering - Finding Your Fit How to find your fit. Who needs you? Can you create your own niche? Join us for a fun and informative session all about the ins and outs of volunteering. Thursday, February 23 from 10:00 am - 11:30 am Public Speaking Come and learn about the fearless art of public speaking, Two minute speeches, friendly audience, no fears, no loathing in a casual environment. Thursday, March 1 from 10:00 am - 11:30 am

PATTULLO BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROJECT Recently, TransLink announced that planning for a new Pattullo Bridge has begun. In early 2012, TransLink will announce dates for public information sessions to gather feedback on the project. In the meantime, please visit the website at www.translink.ca/pattullo for background information, timelines and frequently asked questions in preparation for the upcoming sessions.

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

The following free Life Skills Workshops will be held at the New Westminster Public Library. Topics and dates are: • Assertiveness and Conﬁdence Building (February 6) • Taxation System (February 13) All programs will be held from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm and conducted in English with Spanish translation available. 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.

INVESTRIGHT SEMINAR AT THE NW PUBLIC LIBRARY Don’t lose your life savings to risky or dangerous investments or scams. The BC Securities Commission will present their InvestRight seminar which can help you develop the critical thinking skills you need to protect yourself when investing. Tuesday, February 7 at 7:00 pm at the New Westminster Public Library. Topics: • how to spot a warning sign and understand the risks • where to call to report a scam • what questions to ask • where to research or get a second opinion. As space is limited, pre-register at 604-527-4660.

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QUEEN’S PARK ARTIFICIAL TURF FIELD OPENING On Saturday, February 4, 2012, at 10:00 am the City of New Westminster will be celebrating the official opening of the newly completed Queen’s Park East Artificial Turf field. The event will start with a few words from selected guests and a presentation of a cheque from the Royal City Youth Soccer Association. We would like to invite all residents to come and enjoy in the celebration. For more information please call 604-527-4567.

HELP SHAPE THE FUTURE OF TRANSPORTATION IN NEW WESTMINSTER! The City of New Westminster is in the process of updating the Long Range Transportation Plan. The updated Master Transportation Plan will guide decision-making for transportation over the next 25 years and beyond by recommending improvements for all modes of transportation, including walking, cycling, public transit, goods movement and vehicles. Be part of the process bring us your ideas! Missed the ﬁrst open house? Join us at the next one! ALTERNATE OPEN HOUSE, SENIORS-FOCUSED Date: Tuesday, February 14, 2012 Time: 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm Location: Century House in the Fir Room, 620 Eighth Street For more information and to view the open house slides, please visit the City’s website at www.newwestcity.ca/mtp Master Transportation Plan - Shaping your transportation future

VICTORIAN VALENTINES FAMILY DROP-IN Learn about old-time Valentines and then make your own cards to send out to loved ones! Saturday, February 11 to Sunday, February 12 from 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm at the New Westminster Museum and Archives Drop-in fee: by donation For more information, please contact the museum at 604-527-4640.

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A taste of a risky business Sixty to 70 per cent of new restaurants close within two years; it’s tough, customers can be Àckle but for many it’s a labour of love

manufacturing facilities (restaurants), so not only are you manufacturing on demand when somebody wants it, but you’ve got to manufacture it in a quick way.” There’s no school for restaurant owners, but many people believe they can run Grant Granger ggranger@burnabynewsleader.com one. Many think it would be fun. very morning at 7:30, Yet Tostenson says few Miro Fabian arrives bother to seek advice from his in the kitchen of his group before beginning their Danube European restaurant journey. in Burnaby Heights. “A lot of people feel the Hour after hour, he restaurant business is easy. slices, dices, sautés and They’ve got a recipe, get a simmers as he makes hearty lease and open and they’ve got central European dishes a job for life,” says Tostenson. like Hungarian Goulash, However, he points out MARIO BARTEL/NEWSLEADER there’s more to it than cooking Hortobagy Pork Tenderloin, Miro Fabian says he has to hold the line on prices in his Danube restaurant because otherwise his customers delicious dishes. Restaurant and Transylvanian Wooden might go elsewhere. Plate. owners have to know how to It’s what he knows. It’s what hire. They must familiarize no shortage of people who believe “There’s about a 60 to 70 per he does best. themselves with reams of human they can create a culinary nirvana. cent failure rate within the ¿rst two It’s also a struggle to keep going. resources regulations. Naturally, there Yet they do so at their own peril. years,” says Ian Tostenson, CEO “It’s always dif¿cult because you are also health and building code Often a restaurant is opening its and president of the B.C. Restaurant have to be in the restaurant 24 hours regulations to worry about, to say doors while another is closing across and Foodservices Association. a day,” says Fabian. “When you’re nothing of leasing issues. the street. And often it hadn’t been “The restaurant business is a not in there you’re thinking about it. “People see it not for what it is open long, either. complicated business. There are many Sometimes I’m so tired but I can’t and are generally under¿nanced and stop it, I have to pay the rent, I have to overtaxed from a time point of view. pay the people.” There’s just too many demands on the Recipe for restaurant success? He’d love to raise his prices to pay new owners,” says Tostenson. “Banks Location, location, location is an opportunity to gain a foothold for produce, staff and rent, but he don’t lend restaurants money very often key to success in the restaurant because they’ve slipped up? hasn’t done so in the 12 years he’s easily.” business, but so is research for Àrst• familiarize yourself with every been in the business. He’s too afraid Most rookie restaurateurs, he says, time restaurateurs, says Douglas step in the process before deciding to to. end up borrowing from friends and College hospitality management open, including lining up who will do “The problem is always the money, family or dipping into their savings, instructor Anton Kosztyo. the cooking and the serving because people don’t have the money,” says which tend to evaporate in no time at “No. 1, you have to know your if business is slow good staff will Fabian, who with his wife started with all. target market. You have to know who move on. The Budapest on Main Street, which “Time is of real essence to get a you built it for, then how to target • make sure food and service is they closed after he was incapacitated business up and running quickly,” says that market, how to build a menu, consistently high quality with severe arthritis for 18 months Tostenson. to build a restaurant to appeal to • keep up with food trends, like before they opened the Danube Compounding those concerns is the that market. You can’t appeal to organic and local food. in April 2009. “This is the worst current economy. everybody. You can be a steak house, • once open, keep expectations thing for us, lots of people staying Ever since 2008 consumers have you can be a family restaurant, you low. Restaurant owners who break at home. I can’t change the prices become picky when spending their can be a sports bar, but you can’t be even in their Àrst three years are because people will go away from the money. The HST and tougher drinking them all.” really doing well, and those that restaurant because of the price.” and driving regulations have deterred He suggests: get a two per cent return are doing them too. One couple Tostenson AN INTERESTING BUSINESS • studying who lives and works in exceptionally well. knows has owned a restaurant for 15 the area. What food do they like, “There are all sorts of variables,” Everyone, it seems, is fascinated years, normally having three or four when do they eat? Kosztyo says. “Be extremely cautious. by the restaurant industry. Everyone staff. Now it’s just the two of them. • check out the competition. Have You must have a reason, and you needs to eat, and everyone loves to they cornered the market or is there must believe in yourself.” judge what they’ve eaten. So there’s Please see ‘I TELL THEM GO AHEAD’, A9

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software to eliminate the risk were in excess of $40,000. However, she said the problem could also be solved by having voting divisions instead of the current at-large system that allows electors to cast their ballots at any polling station in New Westminster. However, if the city decided to go that route it might incur extra costs for printing, distribution of voting cards and advertising to educate the public. However, creating divisions may also be an opportunity to reduce the number of voting locations, she said. Her report suggests increasing the number of advance voting opportunities to better serve speci¿c voting groups. In addition, those who worked on special voting told the city there was not enough time to circulate through the hospitals and facilities. A mail-in ballot is also an option for those who can’t vote either during advance voting or on election day. Part of Sims’ duties also included drafting manuals for the chief and deputy election of¿cers, and other election staff.

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City explores new ticket dispute system New Westminster is looking at having all of its disputed bylaw tickets go through an adjudication system like those already carried out for violations of parking and animal control bylaws. In 2009, the city decided to have disputed tickets screened by an of¿cer to determine if parking or animal control tickets are valid, and if so then forwarded to an informal hearing with an independent adjudicator. A city report said the changes have reduced legal costs, improved the collection of ¿nes and the time staff is required to attend enforcement proceedings. If adopted the new system would also cover many bylaws covering subjects such as selling alcohol, business licences, rental units, noise, garbage and traf¿c.

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Five months into their job action against the B.C. Public School Employers’ Association, teachers seem to be turning the screws tighter in their effort to negotiate a new contract. After essentially working to rule through the ¿rst half of the school year, not writing report cards, not attending staff meetings nor performing other administrative duties, teachers are now making more visible displays of their frustration. Burnaby teachers recently held their second “mark-in,” taking tests and papers with them to a mall food court after school was done for the day to show the public how much of their work is done beyond regular school hours. On Friday, teachers across the province were urged to wear black, as their way of illustrating a “dark day in education.” The teachers’ choice of date was not insigni¿cant; Jan. 27 was the 10th anniversary of the Liberal government’s enactment of Bills 27 and 28, which stripped their contract of provisions for class sizes and composition. Both sides in the long-running dispute are still at the bargaining table, but there’s little sign of progress. Meanwhile, parents and students are caught in the middle. Without the feedback from proper report cards, parents can’t get a true reading on where their children stand, how they’re progressing, what areas might need remedial help. Students may also be suffering. While it’s hard to dispute the dedication and hard work of the teachers, even in the face of this contract squabble, as the impasse drags on it will be more and more dif¿cult for them to shield their frustration from their classrooms. Both sides say they’re looking out for the future. The teachers say they are ¿ghting for the future of education. The government says it is ¿ghting for the province’s ¿nancial future. The time to settle their differences is now.

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BCTF skips math homework VICTORIA – Teachers in parts of B.C. wore black on Friday to mark the 10th anniversary of legislation that their union insists “stripped” their “right” to control staf¿ng levels in public schools. This crucial management tool was abruptly taken back in 2002 by the B.C. Liberal government’s huge majority. Too abruptly, according to a B.C. Supreme Court judge last year. The court decision stemmed from a landmark Supreme Court of Canada ruling that led to $80 million in compensation for contract-breaking in the B.C. health care support sector at around the same time. In the B.C. Teachers’ Federation case, the judge gave the provincial government a year to consult and come up with a replacement to the offending legislation, which will then cease to be in effect. That year is running out, with no more progress being made than the talks to replace the BCTF’s expired union contract. The pattern of all this is drearily familiar. The B.C. government has already tabled legislation to wrest

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It called for wage increases of three, six and six per cent, plus bene¿t improvements that tinkered with the breathtakingly extravagant demands the union tabled last year. The BCTF estimated the package would cost a mere $300 million in the ¿rst year. “Show your work,” my math teachers used to tell me, but the BCTF didn’t show its calculations. Union of¿cials dismissed the B.C. Public School Employers’ Association’s $2 billion cost estimate of their initial demands as “enormously inÀated,” but didn’t show how or by how much. BCPSEA crunched what numbers the union gave them in the new proposal, and came up with a ¿rst-year cost of nearly $500 million. The BCTF, again to the media rather than at the bargaining table, allowed that its total package would cost $565 million. Again, no calculations were produced. BCPSEA estimates the union’s proposal would cost an additional $880 million over three years. And that’s not counting the union’s demand for $300 million a year to reduce class sizes and increase

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special needs support staff. Teachers are still being compensated under the ¿nal terms of a contract that provided 16 per cent in wage increases over ¿ve years, in the midst of a harsh recession. And here’s a fun math fact. With percentage wage increases, three plus six plus six doesn’t equal 15. It’s closer to 16, because later raises are calculated on a larger base. So on wages alone, the BCTF wants the same in three years that it just got in ¿ve, at a time when private sector unions take layoffs and wage cuts, and the province is billions in the red. The president of the Langley Teachers’ Association went on CKNW radio and succinctly summed up the BCTF’s position. Raise income taxes across the board. Gordon Campbell cut everyone’s taxes by 25 per cent in 2001, and cut education to pay for it. They’re still ¿ghting the 2005 election. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press

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Real change will cost us Re: Time to embark on win-win path (Letters, NewsLeader, Jan. 25) If the goal is to wean ourselves off of fossil fuels—which is I think what Hildegard Bechler has in mind—then the problem is overwhelmingly one of changing our transportation habits. This is a dif¿cult problem, involving not only changing people’s habits, but also changing our urban design, funding better alternatives to the private auto and redesigning freight movement. That’s why New Westminster’s Master Transportation Plan, to be crafted this year, is so important. Our sources of electricity have little to do with this problem. In fact, in B.C. our main source of electricity is quite clean already—hydro. Granted, we are not selfsuf¿cient, but we could be if we become more frugal—something that will only happen if it gets more expensive. The one point of overlap here is, of course, electric vehicles. Unfortunately, these are not a solution. We cannot continue with our current driving patterns and simply upgrade to Chevy Volts. There is not enough electricity for this. We would need the equivalent of four Site C dams(!) to accommodate this. Since one Site C is the equivalent of about 1,000 windmills,

one quickly sees how unrealistic it is to power electric cars on “renewables.” Ms. Bechler’s “win-win path” is already there for her to tread. She can easily purchase any of the following and install them: solar panels to provide electricity to the grid, solar-water preheat for her water tank, ground- or air-based heat pumps (“geothermal”) to replace her less-ef¿cient baseboard heaters, and wind power (buy shares in the Peace Energy Co-operative wind farm, or buy her electricity through Bullfrog Power). The more customers these businesses have, the more they will grow. In terms of fossil-fuel displacement, however, I would suggest that the biggest difference she can make is to rid herself of her automobile, if she has not already done so. In an era when ¿nances are tight, we need to spend our dollars wisely. We might, for instance, sell our easily transportable fossil fuels to energy-hungry overseas customers, and use the royalty income to fund forward-looking infrastructure. Or, we could leave them in the ground, and fund the infrastructure through redirected, or increased, taxes. Real change will cost. Reena Meijer Drees New Westminster

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City recommends keeping back-in parking on Columbia City engineer Jim Lowrie has recommended New Westminster stick with its back-in angle parking on Columbia Street and keep the bike lanes on the thoroughfare. Lowrie’s report to city council Monday said reverse angle parking has become a preferred approach in many North American cities because motorists have better sightlines and are able to see approaching vehicles and cyclists before pulling out. A Pennsylvania study showed it reduced accidents by 25 per cent, as well as by 45 per cent for those with injuries. “Parking patrol staff has indicated that motorist

compliance with the current parking con¿guration is high ... there is no advantage or compelling reason to change the reverse angle parking on Columbia Street,” said the report. Although a recent survey by the Downtown Business Improvement Association said 67 per cent of its members want to convert the parallel parking that’s left on Columbia to angle parking which would cut into the bike lanes, city staff recommended council stick with the current con¿guration. The lanes are part of the Central Valley Greenway and BC Parkway bike routes. “Staff believes it would be

a regressive step to remove the existing bicycle lanes from Columbia Street at this time,” said the report.

Hwy 1 HOV rules dropped on weekends HOV lanes on Highway 1 will be open to all traf¿c on the weekends starting this Friday as construction on the freeway widening project intensi¿es. Port Mann/Highway 1 Improvement Project crews need to start closing lanes during the day on weekends and opening up the HOV lanes is expected to minimize delays by keeping at least two lanes open each way at all times. The rule change allowing unlimited use of HOV lanes between Grandview Highway and the Port Mann Bridge will be in effect from 7 p.m. Fridays through 6 a.m. Mondays, starting this Friday. Normal HOV lane restrictions requiring a minimum two occupants remain in effect during weekdays from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. When the new Port Mann Bridge opens, HOV lanes will extend east as far as 200 Street in Langley and will return to their normal 24-hour schedule.

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“If they go away they have to close their business. For the small independent guys it’s really tough. Not to say it hasn’t been for the bigger guys, but they have enough resources to weather the storm. What’s going to make them a success is restaurants delivering really good quality, exceptional value, great service, that are really pulling out all the stops to attract a customer base. Those are the ones who will survive.” AUTHENTIC MEXICAN

Although he’d worked in a restaurant before, up until last year Jose Escobar had earned his living as a painter and roofer. But his family owns restaurants in the United States so he wanted to try it here. Last May, he opened Taqueria Playa Tropical and is serving what he calls real Mexican fare on Sixth Street in New Westminster. It’s a spot where many restaurants have come and gone. “I just wanted to try here,” says Escobar. “Everything is a risk, but if you never try you never know. Right now I’m paying the bills. People like the food, they’re always happy, but we need more customers.” The upbeat Escobar says he’ll give it about 18 months, and if it’s still slow then maybe he’ll change things such as instituting a bigger menu. “I like it the way it is because when you have a big menu you have a lot of headaches.” If Escobar had come to The Danube’s Miro Fabian before opening his restaurant, Fabian says that, despite the challenges and stresses involved, he wouldn’t have tried to talk him out of it. Especially if they have the passion for it. “It’s everybody’s decision,” says Fabian. “If somebody wants to do a restaurant, I tell them go ahead.”

D TEbook EVENTS The Ultimate Comedy Show: Variety comedy show hosted by Roman Danylo including sketch, stand-up and improv. When: Friday, Feb. 3, 8 p.m. Where: Studio Theatre, Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 6450 Deer Lake Ave., Burnaby. Info: shadboltcentre. com. Lucky D’s Singles Dance: Dance with band Front Page. Sandwiches and coffee included in price of admission. When: Saturday, Feb. 4, doors 7 p.m., dance 8 p.m. Where: Bonsor Recreation Complex, 6550 Bonsor Ave., Burnaby. Cost: $20. Info: 604-535-8801. Burnaby French Language Playschool Open House: Visit the non-profit, parent-participation preschool, meet the ECE-qualified bilingual teachers and discover the benefits of early language learning. When: Saturday, Feb. 11, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Where: Portable – Ecole Marlborough School, 6060B Marlborough Ave., Burnaby (off Sanders Street). Info: 604-4321323 or www.bflp.org.

The War Between Us screening: Directed by Anne Wheeler, The War Between Us takes place during WWII in the interior of B.C. and deals with the effect of the Canadian government’s policy of internment on the West Coast Nikkei community. Screening commemorates 70th

$ anniversary of Japanese-Canadian internment in 1942. When: Thursday, Feb. 2, 7 p.m. Where: National Nikkei Museum & Heritage Centre, 6688 Southoaks Crescent, Burnaby. Info: 604-777-7000. Changing the Way We Feed Cities: Peter Ladner, author of The Urban Food Revolution, will speak and sign copies of his book. When: Saturday, Feb. 4, book signing 1-2 p.m., speaking engagement 3-4 p.m. Where: River Market, Wild Rice at River Market, 810 Quayside Dr., New Westminster. Info: rivermarket.ca. Magic show: Ypres Chapter #48 OES presents International Magic Professionals, Trevor and Lorena Watters performing cutting-edge illusions, amazing sleight-ofhand effects with lots of audience participation. When: Saturday, Feb. 11, 8 p.m. Where: Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth Ave., New Westminster. Tickets: $20. Info and tickets: 604521-5050 or www.masseytheatre. com.

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Having parlayed his years covering the political and crime beats as a journalist into a second career writing Àction, Hauka Ànds Joyce inÁuencing his own style as he tries to take his readers into the mind of the protagonist of his Jinnah crime novels. “It’s bits, it’s disjointed, there’s interruptions, digressions,” says Hauka. “They tell you exactly what type of person that is.” Hauka is equally fascinated by the culture that has surrounded 8O\VVHV, which was Àrst published on the author’s 40th birthday, Feb. 2, 1922. Bloomsday is an annual celebration in Dublin, held on June 16, the day in the life of Leopold Bloom around which the novel is constructed. Cookbooks have been authored with recipes for the classic Irish grub consumed by its characters “ Joyce is so evocative of the senses,” says Hauka. “You feel you need to have a snack to get you through it, or just to celebrate life.”

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

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

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS 33

INFORMATION

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

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

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

DENIED CANADA PENSION plan disability benefits? The Disability Claims Advocacy Clinic can help. Call Allison Schmidt at 1-877-7933222. www.dcac.ca

HOME BASED BUSINESS We need serious and motivated people for expanding health & wellness industry. High speed internet and phone essential. Free online training. www.project4wellness.com

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PERSONALS

DATING SERVICE. LongTerm/Short-Term Relationships, FREE TO TRY!!! 1-877-297-9883. Live intimate conversation, Call: #7878 or 1-888-534-6984. Live adult 1on1. Call: 1-866-311-9640 or #5015. Meet Local Single Ladies. 1877-804-5381. (18+).

TRAVEL 75

TRAVEL

Bring the family! Sizzling Specials at Florida’s Best Beach! New Smyrna Beach, FL. See it all at: www.nsbfla.com/bonjour or call 1-800-214-0166 CANCEL YOUR TIMESHARE. NO Risk Program. STOP Mortgage & Maintenance Payments Today. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Free Consultation. Call Us Now. We Can Help! 1-888-356-5248

Tulalip Resort Casino Tour Bus Every Thursday $8.00/per person Includes: $5 slot ticket, $15 match play & free lunch (Value $5) etc… Call for reservations:

604-273-3033

JAVITA COFFEE NEW BUSINESS OPP.

Drink Coffee, $hare & Earn Money! Check Out This Fantastic Opportunity. Sunday, Feb. 5th 1:00-2:00pm Eaglequest Golf Coyote Creek 7778 152nd. St. Surrey

First 25 registrations receive a $50 COFFEE GIFT! Jana 604.789.8149 Susan 778.888.0600

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

HIGHWAY TRUCK LOW BED DRIVER

for Dorman Timber Location Harrison Mills, must have a minimum of five years low bedding exp. Hauling various types of logging equipment in the Fraser Valley.

Competitive Wages! E-mail: mikayla. tamihilog@shaw.ca or Fax: 604-796-0318

CHILDREN

NEW MONTESSORI DAYCARENOW OPEN. CALL 604.522.1586, edithsmontessori.com

WE’RE ON THE WEB www.bcclassified.com EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 106

AUTOMOTIVE

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIANS. Salmon Arm GM on Shuswap Lake in beautiful British Columbia requires Full-Time journeyman Automotive Technicians. Email: mikeg@salmonarmgm.com fax: 1-250-832-5314. EXPERIENCED PARTS PERSON required for progressive auto/industrial supplier. Hired applicant will receive top wages, full benefits and RRSP bonuses plus moving allowances. Our 26,000ft2 Store is located 2.5 hours N.E. of Edmonton, Alberta. See our community at LacLaBicheRegion.com. Send Resumes to: Sapphire Auto, Box 306, Lac La Biche, AB, T0A 2C0. Email: hr@sapphireinc.net.

108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS to Every Hunter in BC! Advertise in The BC Hunting Regulations Synopsis 2012-2014 publication. Increased circulation 250,000 copies! Tremendous Reach, Two Year Edition! Contact Annemarie at 1 800 661 6335 or hunt@blackpress.ca Be Your Own Boss! Attention Locals! People req. to work from home online. Earn $500$4500+ P/T or F/T. Toll Free 1.877.880.8843 leave mess.

DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

Star Fleet Trucking HIRING!! DRIVERS, FARMERS, RANCHERS & RETIREES with 2003 or newer 1-Ton duallie, diesel; pickups & 8’box to deliver new travel trailers & fifth wheels from US manufacturers to Canadian dealers. Free IRP plate for your truck and low insurance rates! Prefer commercial Driver’s License. Top Pay! Call Craig 1-877-890-4523 www.starfleettrucking.com

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 130

HELP WANTED

AUTOMATED TANK Manufacturing Inc. requires a Spray Foam & Paint Applicator. Must have minimum 2 years experience, and must be in good physical health. Great wages, benefits, bcclassified.com full insurance package 100% paid by company, savings plan for retirement, profit sharing bonus, long term employment. Wages $33. - $35./hour. Join a winning team. Call 780-846-2231 for appointment or send resume to: Fax 780-846-2241 or email Blaine Ross at blaine@autotanks.ca or Basil Inder at: production@autotanks.ca

CARRIERS NEEDED YOUTH and ADULTS

Deliver newspapers (2x per week) on Wednesdays and Fridays in your area. Papers are dropped off at your home with the flyers pre-inserted! Call Christy 604-436-2472 for available routes email Email circulation@burnaby newsleader.com

DELIVERY PERSONS

YELLOW PAGES PHONE BOOKS Mature persons with car or truck to deliver Yellow Pages™ Telephone Directories in the Vancouver area.

Call 1-800-661-1910 or 604-421-9171 Mon.- Fri. 8 am - 4 pm

An earthmoving company based in Edson Alberta requires a full time Heavy Duty mechanic for field and shop work. We require Cat Dozer/Deere excavator experience. You will work a set schedule for days on and off. Call Lloyd @ 780723-5051

HOSPITALITY

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 154

RETAIL

FASHION SALES PEOPLE

BUILDING MANAGER/ CONCIERGE Five Star Building Maintenance has an immediate F/T openings (d/t only) for experienced & enthusiastic Building Managers/Concierges.

NU-WEST Construction Products seeks a key individual to fill the role of Customer Service Representative in our Richmond Branch. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing quotes, orders and ensuring customer satisfaction. We offer a competitive salary to be negotiated, group benefits,and bonus program. Apply by Fax 888.853.5795 or email humanresources@nu-west.ca

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You are experienced performing administrative duties and coordinating activities related to managing buildings. You have the ability to communicate with building residents, co-workers and the general public in a pleasant and courteous manner and are able to work alone or with others.

Please fax resumes to: 604-528-8084 or email Cocosclothestoyou@shaw.ca Only those with these qualiﬁcations will be considered.

We offer attractive wages including comprehensive health & dental benefits.

Please email your resume to resumes@ﬁvestarbc.ca or fax to 604-435-0516

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EDUCATION

Needed for a Part-Time Position, 1-2 weekdays, approx. 5 hours per day No evenings or weekends. If you enjoy fashion sales and working with seniors, this position is for you. Requirements: clothing sales experience & own transportation. Position is for immediate start.

You must be able to provide criminal record check and possess a valid BC Security licence.

EDUCATION

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Register for any Sprott-Shaw Community College program between Dec. 1, 2011 - Feb. 29, 2012 and receive up to $1000* towards tuition. Learn more at sprottshaw.com/gift *Some conditions apply

TRAIN TO BE A PRACTICAL NURSE IN NEW WEST TODAY! With the aging population, Healthcare & Healthcare providers are some of the hottest career opportunities available. Practical Nursing is one of the fastest growing segments in healthcare. Train locally for the skills necessary in this career field.

INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL. Locations in Alberta & BC. Hands on real world training. Full sized equipment. Job placement assistance. Funding available. www.iheschool.com 1-866-399-3853

HELP WANTED

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Like music and a team environment? No experience nec, no telemarketing, 10 openings available. Call Erica at 604-777-2195

Become a Psychiatric Nursetrain locally via distance education, local and/or regional clinical placements and some regional classroom delivery. Wages start at $30.79/hr to $40.42/hr. This 23 month program is recognized by the CRPNBC. Gov’t funding may be available. Toll-free 1-87-STENBERG www.stenbergcollege.com

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HELP WANTED

All Sports Minded Individuals!!! $11 - $20/hr!

AIRLINES ARE HIRING- Train for high paying Aviation Maintenance Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualified- Housing available. CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance (877)818-0783

TRAIN TO BE AN Apartment/Condominium Manager at home! We have jobs across Canada. Thousands of graduates working. 31 years of success! Government certified. www.RMTI.ca or 1-800-6658339, 604-681-5456.

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

EDUCATION

MEDICAL TRAINEES needed now! Hospitals & Doctors need well trained staff. No experience needed! Local training & job placement available. Call for more info! 1-888748-4126.

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

Prog r Start am ing Soon !

SproUStt-S ha w JOIN ON:

COMMUNITY COLLEGE S i n c e 1 9 0 3

PORT HARDY-Available immediately, working Bodyshop Manager. Painter/Bodyman. Competitive pay, benefits and bonuses. Also looking for a Journeyman GM Technician. Send resumes to Attention Cory, klassengm@gmail.com or fax 250949-7440.

604.520.3900 www.sprottshaw.com

CALL NEW WEST:

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TRADES, TECHNICAL

EXPERIENCED DRILLERS, Derrickhands, Motorhands and Floorhands. Seeking full rig crews. Paying higher than industry rates and winter bonus. Send resume c/w valid tickets. Fax 780-955-2008; info@tempcodrilling.com Phone 780-955-5537. MILLWRIGHT JOURNEYMAN BCTQ certification mandatory. Fulltime opening @ West Coast Reduction Ltd in Vancouver. Competitive wage and benefits. Email resumes to rpretorius@wcrl.com

PERSONAL SERVICES 173E

HEALTH PRODUCTS

$10 CASH BACK for every pound you lose. Herbal Magic. Lose Weight Guaranteed! Call Herbal Magic now at 1-800-827-8975 for more information. Limited time offer.

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PERSONAL SERVICES 182

FINANCIAL SERVICES

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

FINANCIAL SERVICES

AVOID BANKRUPTCY - SAVE UP TO 70% Of Your Debt. One affordable monthly payment, interest free. For debt restructuring on YOUR terms, not your creditors. Call 1-866-690-3328 or see web site: www.4pillars.ca

HELP WANTED

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HELP WANTED

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MONEYPROVIDER.COM. $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused. Fast, Easy, 100% Secure. 1-877776-1660.

Guaranteed Record Removal since 1989. Confidential, Fast, & Affordable. Our A+BBB Rating assures EMPLOYMENT & TRAVEL FREEDOM. Call for FREE INFO. BOOKLET1-

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

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HELP WANTED

Looking to relocate to the Beautiful Okanagan?

Silver Star Ski Resort Ltd requires a Retail Operations Manager to oversee all of our Retail and Rental Operations. This position will be responsible for stafﬁng and service, providing strategic direction and leadership with regards to productivity and customer satisfaction. He or she is responsible for managing budgets, and overseeing the retail/rental team in order to drive revenue growth, increase productivity and promote a high level of customer satisfaction. The Retail/Rental Operations Manager is also required to communicate the implementation of new programs to store level management and employees, and ensure that rules and regulations are observed by every employee in the company. Six or more years previous management experience in a retail environment with proven leadership abilities. Strong technical knowledge of both soft and hard goods as it relates to the ski/board/bike industry is an asset. Silver Star Ski Resort offers competitive salary packages, an incredible work environment, and career advancement opportunities.

Closing date: February 10th, 2012. Qualiﬁed applicants should contact Human Resources at: hr@skisilverstar.com

CASH

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ACCOUNTING/TAX/ BOOKKEEPING

ACCOUNTING BOOKKEEPING Qualified, Experienced Staff. ROCKPOINT small bus. support. 604-541-9918, 604-220-6773

ACCOUNTING BOOKKEEPING SERVICES 30 years experience, Business, Non-profit Organizations, Housing & Personal taxes, payroll. Gilles 604-789-7327, 604-946-0192 www.scorpio-consulting.com

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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

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

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PETS

CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION in need of caring homes! All cats are Spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Visit us at fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977 CHIHUAHUA, 5 year old, female, very sweet & clean, $450. Call 604794-7347

REAL ESTATE 615 COMMERCIAL PROPERTY

Steel Buildings STEEL OF A DEAL - BUILDING SALE! 20X24 $4798. 25X30 $5998. 30X42 $8458. 32X58 $12,960. 40X60 $15,915. 47X80 $20,645. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca.

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HOUSES FOR SALE

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HOMES WANTED

ENGLISH BULLDOG PUPPIES Male/Female, shots, micro-chip, vet checked, health guarantee. $2400. Call 604-970-3807. LAB X PUPPIES, black, 1st shots, dewormed, ready now $300. 604807-9255

329 PAINTING & DECORATING Running this ad for 8yrs

PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour (Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Services. www.paintspecial.com Interior Painting. Drywall Repairs. Textured Ceiling Repair. Free Estimates. Call (778)709-1081

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS AT NORTHWEST ROOFING Re-roofing, Repair & New Roof Specialists. Work Guar. WCB.10% Senior’s. Disc. Jag 778-892-1530

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

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ELECTRICAL

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

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

HIGH CALIBER CONSTRUCTION • Kit. • Bath • Remodels • Finishing Reno King Since 1972 778-837-0771

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

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RUBBISH REMOVAL

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SUNDECKS

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

Aluminum patio cover, sunroom, gates, alum roof. 604-521-2688 www.PatioCoverVancouver.com

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

Andrew 604-618-8585 $ Best Rates $

PETS 477

PETS

BEAGLE PUPS, tri colored, good looking, healthy, vet check $600. (604)796-3026. No Sunday calls BLUETICK COON HOUND PUPS, born Dec 1st, females only, $350. Call: (604)856-7316 BORDER COLLIE/LAB/shepherd X, black 18 mos old, med/lrg neutered, family friendly dog, loves to play $100 to good home (604)302-5191 Cairn Terriers: shots/dewormed. Ready to go to good homes. over 20 yrs of referrals. 604-807-5204 or 604-592-5442/604-854-1978 CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866

BUILDING SUPPLIES

STEEL BUILDINGS FOR ALL USES! Beat the 2012 steel increase. Make an offer on sell-off models at factory and save thousands NOW! Call for FREE Brochure - 1-800668-5111 ext. 170.

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FURNITURE

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

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MISC. FOR SALE

CAN’T GET UP your stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help! No obligation consultation. Comprehensive warranty. Can be installed in less than 1 hour. Call now 1-866-981-6591. 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

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

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

1996 NORTEC mobile home, 14x70. Clean and bright, sunken liv. rm., lam. floors, attached room and deck. Must be moved. $42,000. (604)626-4294

REAL ESTATE

But Dead Bodies!!

HOME REPAIRS If I can’t do it It can’t be done

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Advertise across the lower mainland in the 17 best-read community newspapers.

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

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

MALAMUTE WOLF Cross - 10 wks, 1st shots, dewormed. Great temperament. Mostly white. 1 M, 3 Fem. $700 ea. (604)319-8419 Registered Belgian Shepherd Tervuren. Import lines. 1-250-392-5531 dmcyr@wlake.com

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

DRYWALL

Free Estimates * BBB * WCB * Insured

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MOVING & STORAGE

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

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

RETAIL OPERATIONS MANAGER

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LEGAL SERVICES

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CRIMINAL RECORD?

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

If you own a home or real estate, ALPINE CREDITS can lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is NOT an issue. 1.800.587.2161.

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PERSONAL SERVICES

636 603

ACREAGE

LANGLEY, BC, 31.24 acres In ALR, flat land, good drainage, creek. 10 acres in cottonwood trees balance in mixture of pasture and bush. Qualifies for farm taxes. Older barn. Lovely building site for dream home. Drilled well, plentiful excellent water, designated septic field. 5 Minutes to hospital, shopping complex & indoor pool. $1,800,000. Call: (604)534-2748

MORTGAGES

Mortgage Help! Beat bank rates for purchases and refinances, immediate debt consolidation, foreclosure relief, and equity loans. Free, fast, friendly, private consultations. Call 1-888-685-6181 www.mountaincitymortgage.ca

660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS

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Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley

Wednesday, February 1, 2012 NewsLeader A15 REAL ESTATE 696

OTHER AREAS

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

RENTALS

TRANSPORTATION

709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

750

GREENHOUSE FOR LEASE for flowering & bedding plants. Retail and wholesale. Fully computerized and automated system. 2.5 acres incl. greenhouse. Approx. 43,000 covered area. 1.5 acres set up for outside use. City water. High traffic area. 5498 Gladwin Rd., Abbts. Call 604-807-3910 for more info.

COQUITLAM nr Como Lake 2 bdrm 1100 sf. W/D on site Feb 1 NS/NP $1000+1/3 utils. 604-312-3795

SUITES, LOWER

810

TRANSPORTATION

AUTO FINANCING

845

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

The Scrapper

HAWAII ON THE MAINLAND, where healthy low-cost living can be yours. Modern Arenal Maleku Condominiums, 24/7 secured Community, Costa Rica “the most friendly country on earth”! 1-780952-0709; www.CanTico.ca.

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

1 BED suite w/view. Incl. 2 TV’s, w/d, s/s, built-in office. $1095. 778945-4507 BURNABY

Super Clean ONE Bedrooms

BURNABY & COQUITLAM

Spacious 2 & 3 Bdrm T/hses 2 Bdrm Apartments With accessible amenities, in safe family oriented communities of Coquitlam, North Burnaby. Market rents from $875 - $1175 for 2 - 3 bdrm units. Pet friendly.

Subsidies available based on gross houseold income. ✮

2 Bedroom Apartment between $26,400 & $32,400

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2 Bedroom Townhouse between $33,600 & $38,400

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3 Bedroom Townhouse between $36,000 & $42,000

Quiet & well maintained bldg. Includes heat & hot water. On site manager. Cat okay.

If your income is between $41,000 and $60,000 you will be qualified for market rent.

AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY Secure parking available. For viewing call:

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

Call 604- 522-5230

For further info call 604-451-6075 to view

BURNABY

Well maintained 2 bdrms with 1.5 washroom. Includes cable, heat & hot water. Secure parking avail. On site manager. AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY Quiet & well maintained bldg., walk to Highgate Mall & transit. Cat okay. For viewing....

BURNABY WHATTLEKAINUM HOUSING CO-OP ORIENTATION COQUITLAM

1 Bedrooms available near Lougheed Mall and transit. Rent includes heat & hot water. Sorry No Pets. Refs required.

Call (604) 931-2670

** 6960 ELWELL ST ** Near HighGate Mall (formerly known as Middlegate) Quiet, spacious 2 & 1 Bdrms & Bachelor suites. Newly reno’d. Incls: Balcony, prkg, heat & h/wtr

604-525-2661

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 778-994-2334 to view. Move in TODAY! BURNABY

Walker Manor

BURNABY

NEW WESTMINSTER

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

Phone: 604-522-9153

6985 Walker Ave

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 New West. Crown Manor 430 – 9th Street. 1 bdrm apart, on site ldry, 1 parking spot. Close to shops, all amens, great loc. Heat & hot water incl. $760/m. 604-451-6676 PORT MOODY. Tides @ 300 Klahanie 2 bdrm ground flr apt, greenbelt, patio, 2 pkng, canoe club amens. N/S, N/P. 604-469-1985.

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 PORT COQUITLAM

CEDARWAY APT Bright & Clean 1 & 2 Bdrms D/W, Heat and hot water included. Close to schools, shopping & public transportation.

Call 604-837-4589 www.aptrentals.net

Real Estate Section - Class 600’s

YOU’RE APPROVED

Find the

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Woodland surroundings, on Forest Grove Drive. Good location, close to schools, SFU and Lougheed Mall. No subsidies available. $10 application fee. Maximum housing charges; 2 bdrms $899/mo. 3 bdrms. $1009/mo. & 4 bdrms. $1112/mo. Shares $2500.

HOME of Your Dreams!

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PITT MEADOWS: 2 - 3 bdrm co-op T/H $1030/mo - $1134/mo. Shares req’d. No subsidy available. Orientation 2nd & 4th Sun. 2 pm & 3rd Tues. 7 pm each mo. 19225 119th Ave., Pitt Meadows, BC V3Y 2B2. Leave msg 604-465-1938

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2005 CHRYSLER SEBRING convertible, silver, 84 k’s. auto. Mags. $6795/obo. (604)826-0519

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Awning, 3 burner range, A/C, microwave, DSI water heater, Stab jacks and more! $17,483 (Stk.31558A) www.fraserwayrv.com 1-800-806-1976 DL #30644

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1999 CHEVY BLAZER, black, mags 2” lift 4x4, Air Cared, std. new clutch $4995 obo 604-826-0519 2004 JEEP GRAND Cherokee Ltd. 4x4, auto, green, 126K, $8000 firm. Call 604-538-4883

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PITT MEADOWS. 2 & 3 bdrm. in family complex. Close to bus, schools & shopping. Ref’s req’d. Small pets okay, $1030/$1134/mo. Avail. immed. 604-465-1938.

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S. Surrey: Upper 3bed, 2bath, $1200. Lower 3bed, 2bath, $800. Utilities not incl. 604-616-2331

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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

1999 CHEVY VENTURE, white, auto, rebuilt trans, head gasket, new brakes, $2495. (604)826-0519

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BURNABY. SHARED n/s large house in Crest area. Cariboo/Armstrong. Hot tub. $600/mo. Call 778858-0894

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NO SUBSIDIES AVAILABLE Orientation: Sunday, February 5th 1:30 p.m. at 51A-8740 Forest Grove Dr. Phone 604-420-2442 RENTALS: These listings cover all types of rentals from apartments, condos, office space, houseboats and vacation homes. So if you’re in the market to rent, or looking for a roommate, start here. Call bcclassified.com 604.575.5555

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