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Roni-Lyn Sanders’ thrift shop, Shop 4 Paws, on 12th Street in New Westminster helps support the city’s animal shelter.

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Say thrift store and people automatically think the money goes to charity. Not so. But for those that do pass it along, how much goes and to which cause?

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VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION FOR YOUTH

CITYPAGE WEST END RESIDENTS’ ASSOCIATION MEETING Tuesday, February 28, 2012 at 7:00 pm at Unity in Action Church, 1630 Edinburgh Street at 17th Ave Agenda: • City Master Transportation Plan • Pattullo Bridge Replacement Project • 20th Street corridor study results Everyone is welcome. For more information, please call Elmer Rudolph at 604-521-3346.

LEARN ABOUT EBOOKS AND EREADERS AT THE LIBRARY Learn about eBooks and eReaders at the New Westminster Public Library on Tuesday, February 28, 2012 at 7:00 pm.

As space is limited, pre-register in the library or by phone at 604-527-4667.

QUEENS PARK RESIDENTS’ ASSOCIATION AGM Sunday, February 26, 2012 from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm at Centennial Lodge in Queens Park. Open to all City residents.

On the agenda: • Dean Gibson, Director of Parks, Culture and Recreation for the City of New Westminster, will speak about lighting, safety and future plans for Queen’s Park • a brief presentation on how property values are determined with specific focus on Queen’s Park Nominations are sought for urgently needed new executive members. For information contact David Brett, President, QPRA at 604-527-0411.

GRADE 6 STAY ACTIVE PASS

Information session for youth interested in volunteering with New Westminster Parks, Culture & Recreation Date: Saturday, February 25, 2012 Time: 10:00 am to noon Location: New Westminster Youth Centre 620 Eighth Street (Fir Room) Registration: Free, but pre-registration is requested.

Call 604-519-1066.

Additional info: - Students will receive two hours volunteer credits for attending - Orientation is mandatory for youth interested in volunteering with New Westminster Parks, Culture & Recreation - Orientation will provide information on volunteering at the Youth Centre @ Moody Park, Queen’s Park Petting Farm, Moody Park Arena, Century House, Queensborough Community Centre as well as at other facilities and general special events Contacts: Ruby Campbell, Volunteer Coordinator 604-519-1023 or rcampbell@newwestcity.ca Sandon Fraser, Youth Services Coordinator 604-515-3775 or sfraser@newwestcity.ca

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EVENTS Wednesday, February 22 5:30 pm Multiculturalism Advisory Committee Committee Room #2 Wednesday, February 29 11:30 am Downtown Parking Commission Committee Room #2

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. To register for these free programs, visit the Century House office at 620 Eighth St. or call 604-519-1066.

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.

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CRIME FREE MULTI-HOUSING PHASE 1 TRAINING WORKSHOP Hosted by the New Westminster Police

Students of Grade 6 age have now all been issued their application forms for the new Grade 6 Stay Active Pass. Forms were distributed through all local schools in early January. All Grade 6 students are eligible to apply for a Stay Active card that will give them 10 FREE admissions to any drop-in recreation program offered by the Parks, Culture, and Recreation Department.

IMPORTANT DATE: Students have until Friday, March 16th to apply for this pass.

Applications will not be accepted after this date.

CITY PARKING PERMITS All city residential and visitor parking permits expire on March 31, 2012.

Renewal fee for the year is $5.00 per permit.

Please note: ICBC Vehicle Registration must be provided for residential permits and Proof of Residency must be provided for visitor permits.

All permits can be renewed at City Hall. Please bring in your existing parking permit hangers when renewing. For more information, please contact the Engineering Department at 604-527-4592.

Thursday, March 8, 2012 from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Justice Institute of BC, 715 McBride Blvd, New Westminster Cost: $75 - Pre-Registration required by March 2, 2012 Do you manage or own rental property and concerned about keeping criminal and nuisance activity off your property?

The one-day workshop is designed to help owners and managers of residential properties keep nuisance and illegal activity off rental properties.

Topics include: • crime prevention concepts, • signs of drug and other illegal activity, • applicant screening, • Residential Tenancy Act, and • working together with police The workshop is the first step towards full certification in the Crime Free program.

For more information or to register for the workshop, contact BC Crime Prevention Association at 604-501-9222 or visit www.bccpa.org.

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Where does thrift store cash go?

Grant Granger

the SPCA doesn’t have a branch in the city. “More money is going directly to the animals instead of paying a CEO. You go to the shelter and you can see they need it so bad,” says Sanders.”

She gets frustrated because other thrift store owners say money is going to charity, but it doesn’t. “Obviously someone is taking the money somewhere along the line ... It’s frustrating because honestly we do try hard.

There are good stores out there.”

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couple of times a day in the Journey Home Thrift Store on Edmonds a customer comes up to Fara Enquist with two questions: “Who gets your funds?”

And “what are the funds for?”

It’s hard to blame them for asking. There are many thrift stores with various business models. Some are run by a speci¿c charity, but others are operated by private people who BUYS IN BULK direct a portion of the pro¿ts Then there’s the elephant to charity. Then there are big that’s not just in the room, it’s operators like Value Village that right out in the open. While pay non-pro¿ts to collect goods Sanders struggles to support a for their stores. local charity, she believes almost How the business has evolved MARIO BARTEL/NEWSLEADER over the years has muddied the Carla Wilson is the manager at the Journey Home Thrift Store on Edmonds, which sells everything all of Value Village’s pro¿ts go from children’s clothing to furniture. south of the border. The chain’s nomenclature. headquarters is in Bellevue, Wash. organization, costs that are dif¿cult to “The word thrift was never West. Journey Home is smack in The company was started in 1954 by cover through direct fundraising. meant to mean charity, but in the middle, off Kingsway across Bill Ellison and his father Ben, who Many people are willing to give consumer’s minds it is associated with the street from Value Village. “This helped build the Salvation Army thrift money for speci¿c programs, but few charity,” says Enquist. area of Burnaby is very ethnically store organization in the 1930s. The In the case of Journey Home, which diverse and one of the poorest areas of are willing pay toward heat and of¿ce ¿rst Canadian Value Village opened in operating costs. opened four months ago, the funds Canada. There are many thrift stores Vancouver in 1980.

“They don’t want to fund batteries, go to the Journey Home Community and second-hand stores so people like According to Value Village, it buys rent, paper clips. And realistically Association which provides supports to come to the area. Value Village is clothes and household goods from that’s just not possible,” says Li. “We such as housing and resettlement certainly a draw. Their parking lot is run [the store] very economically, with non-pro¿ts, paying them by volume, assistance to new refugees in the full and people are walking across to whether the items actually hit the store one full-time staff member and one Burnaby area. our shop,” says Enquist. shelves or not. This, says the company, part-time.

Other than that the store is “It was a natural extension. When FINDING A NICHE gives the non-pro¿ts a predictable almost run entirely by volunteers.” our refugee families come they have A few blocks away, the Burnaby income and they aren’t dependent on Although the hospice society has to ¿nd furniture and clothing so they sales. The company says while the about 120 volunteers that help out were already looking to ¿nd donations Hospice Society is celebrating the sixth anniversary of its thrift store on negotiated rates are con¿dential they at the store during the year, which of those kind,” says Enquist, the Kingsway this week. are higher than what the non-pro¿ts helps to keep its prices competitive, store’s assistant manager.

Diana Li, the society’s executive would get on the open market, or by that’s not the case for Roni-Lyn Many of the thrift stores in director, says the store provides more selling to other resellers.

Sanders. She employs 13 people Burnaby and New Westminster than 25 per cent of the society’s The company, which has more making $10 to $15 an hour. Instead of are concentrated in the Edmondsrevenue—money needed for the than 200 stores in Canada, the donations, Sanders purchases items Kingsway-Twelfth Street corridor, overhead and administration of the U.S. and Australia, says it pays from auctions, estate sales and other with some on Sixth Street in New more than $117 million annually to sources. She has been in the thrift SOME LOCAL THRIFT SHOPS CONNECTED TO CHARITIES: non-pro¿t associations. Locally, its store business since she was 17, when • Salvation Army, 5665 Kingsway and BURNABY stores are connected to the Canadian she helped out in her father’s store.

4099 Hastings • Aunt Leah’s Independent Lifeskills She says she did not draw a cheque for Diabetes Association, Big Brothers • Value Village, 7350 Edmonds St. Society, 5696 Imperial St. and Developmental Disabilities eight years while working three other • Burnaby Hospice Society, 6843 NEW WESTMINSTER Association. jobs.

But she had found her niche, Kingsway • New To You (Royal Columbian It’s a juggernaut Fara Enquist of eventually opening a store on Twelfth • Burnaby Hospital Foundation, 3185 Hospital Foundation), 416 East Journey Home grudgingly admits is Street and another in Coquitlam to Kingsway, Vancouver Columbia St. tough to battle because a little money support the SPCA. She had been • Journey Home (Journey Home • Salvation Army, 774 Columbia St. Community), 7337 Edmonds St. ends up in the hands of non-pro¿ts. giving that organization about • Shop 4 Paws, 615 Twelfth St. • Orphan Aid (proceeds to Seeds of “It’s not really supporting charities. $30,000 a year. Recently she decided • Treasure Chest (Canadian Mental Hope Children’s Ministry), 7889 Health), 435 Sixth Street It’s truckers getting rich driving to shift the bene¿ciary to the New Edmonds St. around picking up stuff.”

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Recent coyote sightings in New Westminster has the city giving out tips on how to handle encounters with the creatures.

Although coyotes primarily feast on what they can Ànd such as rodents, small animals and garbage, and a generally not dangerous, the city provides these tips if one approaches: • Be as big, mean and loud as possible; • Shout with a loud aggressive voice, stamp your feet and wave your arms; • Move toward an area of activity but don’t run or turn you back; • Pick up small pets or children and carry them.

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Former alderman Janzen dies

CITYPAGE FRASER CEMETERY SPRING CLEANING Please be advised that beginning March 19, 2012, the staff at the Fraser Cemetery will begin removing items placed near grave markers in preparation for this season’s grounds maintenance. Items such as boxes, shells, toys, tripods, trees, shrubs and plants are not permitted as per the Cemetery Bylaw 7068, 2006, and will be removed.

Please call the Fraser Cemetery if you have any questions at 604-522-1323.

HERITAGE WEEK February 20 - 26, 2012 Each year, Heritage BC declares a week in February as Heritage Week - an annual celebration held across the country that was initiated by Heritage Canada in 1973.

The theme for this year’s Heritage Week activities is Royal Columbian Hospital, as RCH turns 150 years old in 2012 and is the oldest hospital in BC, having opened in 1862.

There are two contests to celebrate Heritage Week: • Kindergarten to Grade 3: Heritage Colouring Contest • Grades 4 & 5: Heritage Drawing, Photography or combination of both, that recognizes the Royal Columbian Hospital, to a maximum size of 11î x 17î Entries can be submitted to the Development Services Department, Planning Division or to your respective school, for pick up, by Tuesday, February 28, 2012.

Prizes will be awarded at the April 2, 2012 Regular Council Meeting starting at 7:00pm which will be televised on Shaw Cable TV (Ch 4).

Winners and their families will be notified in advance and will be invited to attend.

For more information or to obtain a Heritage Colouring Contest entry, please contact: New Westminster Development Services Department, Planning Division at 604-527-4532

Grant Granger

He served on the school board in the 1970s and was on New Westminster city Wes Janzen, a former New Westminster council from 1980 to 1989, when James was alderman and father of current board of ¿rst elected as a school trustee. education chair James Janzen, died Sunday “He was a wonderful father, but he was a at the age of 91. Janzen Sr. was a prairie boy real leader in the community, a pillar of the and proud of it, church, a pillar said James on of the NDP, a Monday. Janzen pillar of school was raised in trustees,” said James Janzen, school board chair Herbert, Sask., James.

He was a wonderful father, but he was a real a speck on the “He was leader in the community, a pillar of the church, Trans-Canada always looking a pillar of the NDP, a pillar of school trustees.

Highway for ways to help between Swift people out, he Current and Moose Jaw. had a passion about social justice ... He He served in the air force during the showed me the way.”

Second World War, for a time overseas James said his father had been an active before returning to Saskatchewan and then walker and gardener up until three or four eventually training new troops in aircraft years ago when he had a bad fall and had to recognition at the Jericho military facilities be moved into the George Derby Centre in in Vancouver.

Burnaby where he passed away Sunday.

He went on to become a teacher and Flags were Àown at half mast in his elementary school principal in Surrey, with memory Monday. the family moving to New Westminster in A service will be held at Shiloh Sixth 1959.

Avenue United Church on Saturday at 2 p.m.

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Residents living near the New Westminster SkyTrain station may want to ¿nd other places to spend their weekends during the month of March.

As part of the Plaza 88 project, Degelder Construction is planning to extend the canopy over the station and install a pedestrian bridge over the SkyTrain guideway between 2 and 6 a.m. on weekend nights from March 3 to April 1.

A report to city council said the construction work can only be carried out when the SkyTrain line is not in use in the early morning weekend hours.

Council is being asked to approve Degelder’s request for a noise bylaw exemption. Construction that is expected to have noise impacts in the community is legally only NEWSLEADER FILE supposed to be done between 7 a.m. As Plaza 88 heads into the Ànal stages of constructing around the SkyTrain platform at New Westminster station, Degelder says it needs to work after and 8 p.m. Monday to Saturday. the SkyTrain is shut down for the night to complete a guideway.

The report said the work primarily involves prefabricated components being lifted into phone numbers. place by cranes and then bolted into place.

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If you’re reading this online, the Canadian government, aka Big Brother, may soon be taking note.

Because that’s the kind of power they’ll have if the Protecting Children From Internet Predators Act passes through Parliament as it was originally conceived. And don’t anyone dare start squawking about it, warned Canada’s Public Safety Minister Vic Toews when he introduced the legislation last week; to do so would align critics with child pornographers.

The bill is Orwellian in scope. If passed, it would give police the ability to demand personal information about telecommunications customers without a warrant. Internet service providers would also have to install equipment or procedures that would allow them to make a record of every website their customers visit, every email they send and receive, and then make that information available to authorities at their request.

The legislation casts a huge driftnet of suspicion to catch a very few small minnows. And the potential for abuse of that power is frightening. Dossiers could be built, ready to be unleashed at the most opportune moment to stiÀe dissent.

There was a time in some countries such ¿les led to banishment to prisons or gulags.

Toews’ conjuring of the child pornographer boogeyman to justify such a sweeping power is facile.

It’s also needless. Police already have the power to monitor the online activities of suspected predators, provided they have the evidence to convince a judge their suspicions are valid. And Internet providers already have to capability to record the online activities of customers police suspect may be online predators; they ful¿ll 94 per cent of police requests for information.

Putting everyone’s online privacy at risk in order to reach that other six per cent is too high a price.

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Last stand in B.C. beetle battle VICTORIA – As MLAs resumed their raucous legislature arguments over a municipal auditor-general, the B.C. government’s own watchdog cut through the noise with a devastating audit of the state of Crown forests.

Auditor General John Doyle’s survey of the province’s vast forest comes at a critical time. A team of forest ministry experts is examining the situation at Burns Lake, to see if the Babine Lake Forest Products sawmill can be rebuilt, after a tragic explosion and ¿re on Jan. 20.

Babine was one of a string of high-volume mills along Highway 16 in northwestern B.C. that have been working their way through the enormous stock of decaying pine that surrounds them. The “shelf life” of these trees is estimated to extend to 2019, but that’s a best-case scenario. In reality the expanse affected by pest and disease is much more complex.

The B.C. government touts its “Forests for Tomorrow” program that started in 2005 with a boost of federal funds to restock B.C.’s burned and beetle-killed forests.

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More than 14 million seedlings are to be planted this year and up to 21.5 million next year. Total planting is about 200 million trees this year, most done by industry as a condition of Crown timber licences, as has been the practice since 1987.

Is it enough, in this era of climate shift, massive die-off and ¿res? Doyle says no.

“We noted a signi¿cant gap between the total area replanted by the ministry and the total area suitable for replanting,” the auditor writes. “The ministry has not indicated how this low level of silviculture investment reconciles with its legislated mandate to achieve long-term timber bene¿ts and to maintain or enhance future timber supply.”

And he criticizes the quality of

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Cariboo North MLA Bob Simpson has watched pine, ¿r and spruce beetles chew through his region, march east through the Kootenays and now the north and west. He says the Burns Lake situation brings into focus the biggest problem identi¿ed by the auditor: the poor state of B.C.’s forest inventory.

As much as three quarters of it is out of date, some by decades.

Much of it is based on aerial photographs rather than on-theground assessment by foresters.

Species have shifted. And at a time when climate factors have caused the most rapid changes in the 100-year history of the B.C. Forest Service, budget cuts and reorganization into a natural resources ministry have taken their toll.

Even with the most recent appraisals completed last summer

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for four forest districts, including the Burns Lake district, the ministry still can’t say if there are enough logs available to rebuild Babine.

Simpson says the industry knows the answer. Two of the world’s highest-capacity sawmills are at Houston and Vanderhoof, on either side of Burns Lake, and their huge salvage log supply is degrading and running out. A political intervention to “save” the Burns Lake mill would only take shifts away from others.

An alternative would be to make Burns Lake a proving ground for bioenergy, to deal with the huge mass of trees that will never make lumber.

Finally, a bright note for Burns Lake. The people and the economy are adapting. A job fair in the village offered entry-level as well as skilled positions at the Houston and Vanderhoof mills. There are more positions on offer at the Mount Milligan and Huckleberry mines and Enbridge, which has gas, solar and wind projects on the go.

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COMMENT Move May Day to weekend Re: Save New West’s May Day from a slow death: Parent (NewsLeader, Feb. 15) I wholeheartedly agree with Wendy Harris that it is time for our community to consider reinvigorating May Day. It is a civic tradition and, as so, it is a celebration that whole families should be able to attend. New Westminster should host May Day on a weekend, as is done in cities such as Coquitlam.

In this way, events could be revitalized and tailored to all ages by spreading them throughout the weekend and NEWSLEADER FILE Queen’s Park area.

Moving May Day to the weekend would save the school district money, allow more residents to attend, and would help to reinvigorate the event, a letter writer Our quaint city has grown says. tremendously and continues exhaust that affects Royal Avenue a throne, crown and sceptre. to do so. This wonderful and surrounding residents is But perhaps, while citizen expansion has naturally caused unacceptable.

Taylor is on a roll, we might many changes. May Day in Then comes the string of red consider throwing in a few bucks Queen’s Park Stadium is an lights, light after light, about to wipe out ingrown toenails or event that used to take up one eight lights on the short Royal the common cold. afternoon in May. We now have Tony Eberts stretch, with long idling waits in so many students that the ¿rst New Westminster between, where the trucks have to classes begin boarding buses as go through all the gears. Clouds early as 10 a.m. The students PINK SHIRT NOT JUST of black smoke pours out with sit in the stands or out in the ABOUT HOMOPHOBIA each shift. weather for over an hour before Designating a special day to Think about the pollution anything even begins. During the show opposition to bullying these trucks emit outside your ceremony, most students cannot in schools and society should door, while they wait to cross the hear or see any of the events. receive ubiquitous support. But if Pattullo Bridge during rush hour, When students arrive back at the LGBTQ activists present it as a sometimes at a standstill for long end of the day, they are hungry, day to focus on “homophobic” (a periods. often exhausted and sometimes problematic term) bullying alone, Next are the trucks trying soaking wet or sunburned. We are it is likely to invite unnecessary simply trying to involve too many to make the lights! Running criticism and controversy. yellows, sometimes reds—a students.

While the idea may have serious pedestrian accident could Transporting students is also stemmed from an incident happen. Pedestrians beware! a costly expense for a school involving a gay student, the This has to stop for the district whose budget continues original intent of the national health and safety of all New to be cut. A tremendous amount and provincial proclamation of Westminster residents. of class time is spent on a variety Lloyd Gall Pink Shirt Day was to express of May Day activities from New Westminster opposition to all forms of bullying speeches, ballots, learning dances, directed towards any individual colouring programs and school TIME FOR or group. However, gay activist assemblies before the event even A CORONATION? leaders in some schools appear to occurs. Schools cannot afford the Re: A different way of looking be steering the campaign against time and the thousands of district at school (Letters, NewsLeader, bullying in a direction to favour dollars it takes to maintain May Feb. 15) their own agenda. It seems ironic Day as it is, let alone add to it.

I am deeply impressed (and, that the same activists, who have Fifty years ago May Day as a taxpayer, grateful) for Kris worked relentlessly for inclusion, was visible and engaging to Taylor’s amazing sagacity in are now demonstrating an all. Children and adults took solving the public education exclusionary tactic. a moment to say hello to crisis and childhood obesity in LGBTQ supporters are perhaps neighbours, watch events and B.C. and possibly the rest of the confusing the anti-homophobic enjoy a day in the park. We can world while saving the province’s bullying policy 5.45 in Burnaby begin making those kinds of taxpayers more than $3 billion School District with Pink Shirt memories again by moving May over the next three years.

Day, which is meant to be much Day to the weekend.

Maureen Gilhespy Eschewing false modesty, broader in scope. The message New Westminster citizen Taylor writes: “I have has to get across that all bullying demonstrated how our province is to be condemned, and that all TROUBLESOME TRUCKS can balance the budget, improve bullying victims deserve fair and Clouds of black smoke spew student academic achievement, equitable treatment. Besides, from large trucks climbing have teachers paid for their keeping the anti-bullying school the Royal Avenue hill from extracurricular work, and wipe program broad and inclusive Stewardson Way towards the out childhood obesity all at the makes it more likely to gain the city hall, creating a haze of black same time.” full support and cooperation of smoke all the way up the hill, And all without expecting staff and students.

Ben Seebaran, Burnaby truck after truck. This polluting reward, except possibly to pay for

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although Pace said there is some evidence from Montessori models that the outcome for students is actually better in the long run because of the skills they develop.

Grant Granger “They learn from their more ggranger@newwestnewsleader.com experienced peers, and by explaining A majority of parents of students to younger peers, you’re learning in next year’s Grade 5 early French language skills, and you’re thinking immersion class at John Robson about how to tell them in a different elementary have opted to remain true language,” said Pace. to their school.

Originally when she laid out the The students are part of Robson’s options to the parents for September ¿rst early French class. It began there was some fear they were being with larger numbers in kindergarten forced to transfer. That didn’t turn and Grade 1, but has dwindled to out to be the case. nine girls currently in Grade 4.

“It’s a natural reaction to say, ‘Oh, New Westminster district director there’s a limited space.’ You look at of instruction Sandra Pace told the your store Àyer that says ‘only three parents having such a small class available’ and there’s door crashers. next year would cost about $180,000 When you look at it (more closely) for a teacher and another portable you say, ‘I don’t need to panic,’” on the school’s already crowded said Faber. grounds.

“The ultimate thing was we liked the program. This is our neighbourhood and we want to support our local school.”

Dave Faber, Robson parent Pace said since only Most of us took the time to think about it.

22 can register for We like the program so we’re going to stay kindergarten, and no new ... Is it ideal? I don’t know. students are taken into an early French immersion Pace said the parents were offered class after Grade 1, it is common for the opportunity to transfer their attrition to take its toll. children to the other early French When the parents ¿rst signed programs at Lord Tweedsmuir or up for the program they knew the Herbert Spencer. But she also gave transfer scenario or split classes was them the option of remaining at possible.

Robson. Doing so would require “They were aware of it at the a split class of Grade 3, 4 and 5 time. Let’s be fair to people, that students. was ¿ve years ago, they might have Although at ¿rst Dave Faber forgotten,” Pace said. considered transferring his daughter Faber and Pace said one family to Tweedsmuir, the family decided is moving their daughter to Herbert against it despite the triple-grade Spencer while another is going to class.

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A fundraiser will be held Thursday to help 40 New Westminster secondary students go to MusicFest Canada in Ottawa May 14 to 19.

The festival brings together more than 10,000 young musicians from across the country for workshops, competitions and auditions for postsecondary music schools.

“I’d like to play in an orchestra one day, but I think it’s important to be versatile,” said Seok Hee Jang of New Westminster, who plays clarinet and saxophone, sings in a jazz choir and conducts.

“MusicFest is a great place for me to get inspired and meet others who have a similar passion for music.”

The fundraiser will be held at Moonrakers Pub on Seventh Street on Feb. 23 with $3 from every meal between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. being donated to the students.

A jazz band will play from 12:15 to 1 p.m. during the New Orleansthemed event.

Pedegogy kids toy store to close Pedagogy Toys is calling it quits at the end of this week according to the store’s Facebook page.

Karen Smecher opened Pedagogy in Sapperton ¿ve years ago selling high-quality, old-fashioned toys before moving to the second Àoor of the River Market a year ago.

The Facebook statement says, “To all of our friends, we are sad to say that we are now entering our last week open. The last ¿ve years have been a real amazing experience, we have shared many life experiences together and now wish you all the best. Thank you for choosing small independent stores and supporting your local economy.” ggranger@ newwestnewsleader.com

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The strawberry shortcake creation in the shape of a Goodyear tire because her father works in the car business was a hit. Not only in the bellies of those who got to eat a piece, but also on her Facebook page.

As soon as Comer posted photos of her sweet confection, she started getting messages from friends asking her if she could bake cakes for them. Before she knew it, her kitchen in her Queensborough home had been transformed into a bakery. “There wasn’t a surface in my home that wasn’t covered in icing sugar,� says Comer.

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Pink Shirt Day How to recognize bullying, and how to make it stop Do you know if your child is being bullied? Here are some signs to watch for: Feelings of rejection, low self-esteem, poor grades at school, isolation, withdrawal from group activities at school and outside of school, aggressiveness, nervousness, extreme sensitivity, fear or refusal to go to school.

WHAT IS BULLYING?

Psychologists de¿ne bullying as a power relationship carried on by one individual or a group of individuals toward another person.

Bullying does not necessarily need to be brutal or physical violence, rumours, threats and hurtful words also lead to feelings of rejection.

WHAT DOES BULLYING LOOK LIKE?

If painting our fire trucks pink would stop bullying, we would.

Teasing, hair pulling, pushing, pinching or touching without consent, insulting somebody by making crude, sexist, racist or homophobic remarks, spreading rumours, threatening looks, unsightly gestures, writing unpleasant things about somebody (on paper or by email), threatening or scaring somebody, stealing, “taxing” (extortion of money and personal items).

TARGETS FOR BULLYING:

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Choice of clothing, physical differences or faults (fast, slow, big or small development), distinctive characteristics of parents (different education from other parents of the region, religion, origin, language), nutritional habits, speech impediments, introverted personality, solitary person WHAT SHOULD CHILDREN DO?

Do not answer back with verbal violence. Ignore the insults by walking with your head up high. If you witness bullying toward another student, it is best to immediately refer what you have seen to an adult.

WHAT SHOULD PARENTS DO?

Discuss the problem with your child and try to obtain the name of the bully. Discuss the problem with the teacher and the principal of the school.

Advise the child, but try not to do everything in his or her place. Guide the child toward out-of-school activities. Do not encourage verbal or physical violence as a suitable means of defence. Do not trivialize the problem. Take it seriously!

HOW CAN I TELL IF MY CHILD IS BEING BULLIED AT SCHOOL?

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• Shows an abrupt lack of interest in school or after school activities • Takes an unusual route to school or after school activities • Suffers a drop in grades • Withdraws from family and school activities and

wants to be left alone • Is hungry after school – saying he /she lost money or wasn’t hungry at school • Makes a bee line for the bathroom after school • Is sad, sullen, angry or scared after receiving a text message, phone call or email • Uses derogatory or demeaning language when talking about peers • Stops talking about peers and everyday activities • Has disheveled, torn or missing clothing • Has physical injuries not consistent with the explanation • Has physical complaints – headaches, stomach aches or changes in eating or sleeping patterns • Shows symptoms of depression • Begins or increases using substances WHAT SHOULD I DO IF MY CHILD TELLS ME THEY ARE BEING BULLIED?

• Acknowledge the child – I hear you, I believe you, I will help you, Tell me about it, Listen • Try and instill that it is not their fault – the blame belongs to the bully – no one deserves to be bullied • Help your child ¿gure out ways to assertively stand up for themselves and steer clear of the situation – take power back • Report the bullying to teachers, caregivers etc.

• Keep an accurate record – what, when, where • Ensure that there is adequate supervision for your child so that he/she is not victimized again Please see NEXT PAGE

Wednesday, February 22, 2012 NewsLeader A11

Pink Shirt Day February 29th Pink Shirt: How it all began Bullying is a major problem, not just in schools but also in workplaces, in homes and on the Internet.

On Feb. 29, people everywhere are encouraged to wear something pink to symbolize that we will not tolerate bullying anywhere.

The idea for Pink Shirt Day comes from two bold Nova Scotia high school students.

Here is an excerpt of the Globe & Mail article about them: “David Shepherd, Travis Price and their teenage friends organized a high-school protest to wear pink in sympathy with a Grade 9 boy who was being bullied…[They] took a stand against bullying when they protested against the harassment of a new Grade 9 student by distributing pink T-shirts to all the boys in their school.

‘I learned that two people can come up with an idea, run with it, and it can do wonders,’ says Mr. Price, 17, who organized the pink protest.

‘Finally, someone stood up for a weaker kid.’

So Mr. Shepherd and some others headed off to a discount store and bought 50 pink tank tops.

They sent out message to schoolmates that night, and the next morning they hauled the shirts to school in a plastic bag.

As they stood in the foyer handing out the shirts, the bullied boy walked in. His face spoke volumes. ‘It looked like a huge weight was lifted off his shoulders,’ Mr. Price recalled.

The bullies were never heard from again.”

This show of support started a global movement that is being seen around the world. The symbol of the pink shirt is more important than ever.

Signs of bullying, and what to do about it ୅ continued

WHAT SHOULD I NOT DO IF MY CHILD TELLS ME THEY ARE BEING BULLIED?

• Minimize or rationalize the incident • Rush in to solve the problem – unless there is a serious physical threat • Tell your child to run or hide • Tell your child to ¿ght back – you do not want your child to use violence as a response • Confront the bully or their parents • Make promises you may not be able to keep – you may need to inform police etc.

HOW DO I GET MY CHILD TO DISCLOSE IF THEY HAVE BEEN BULLIED?

• Talk to your child • “I am concerned that something may be going on at school that is upsetting you” • “I want you to know that I will believe you and support you and help you deal with it” • If and when they do talk – listen and then respond.

Let them know they will not be blamed HOW DO I TRY AND PROTECT MY CHILD FROM CYBER BULLYING?

• Familiarize yourself with online activities. Learn about websites, chatrooms and lingo that your children are using • Keep the computer in a common area • Keep open communication lines with your children so that they will feel comfortable talking to you about any incidents of cyber bullying.

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• Let them know that you are there to help and support them and will not be angry with them • Recognize that online communication is a very important social aspect of kids’ lives and do not automatically shut down online privileges.

• Talk to your child about what is acceptable behavior on and off-line • Report any serious online harassment or threats to your Internet service provider and the police.

• Report any serious cellphone harassment or threats to your phone service provider • Save any harassing or threatening emails and telephone messages.

WHAT DO I DO IF NO ONE WILL HELP AND NO ONE BELIEVES ME THAT MY CHILD IS BEING BULLIED?

• Gather the information about the incident and be speci¿c about time, place, events • Call the school, etc. and ask to make an appointment with the teacher/principal • Keep notes • Ask how they plan to address the incident • Follow up to make sure the incident has been addressed • If you are not satis¿ed the incident has been addressed take your concerns to the next level AT WHAT POINT DO I CALL THE POLICE?

• When the teasing and taunting becomes threatening, intimidating or assaultive — from the website PinkShirtDay.ca — where you’ll ¿nd lots more useful information and resources about bullying.

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A proposed $65-million addition could ¿nally provide a focal point for student life at Simon Fraser University’s Burnaby campus, said Jeff McCann, president of the Simon Fraser Student Society Monday.

The project would add about 100,000 square feet of student space and a 2,500-seat outdoor stadium overlooking Terry Fox Field.

The plan has been in the works since 2006 and would provide space for student clubs, teams and groups, as well as social space for students,

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The proposed facility would be located in a repurposed Lorne Davies Complex that currently houses a pool, gym and administrative ofÀces.

staff, faculty and the growing Burnaby Mountain community.

“Right now student space is in terrible, terrible disarray on campus,” McCann said, noting the dance club practises in the cafeteria, music clubs congregate in the hallway and groups sit and meet wherever they can.

Student space is not funded by government,

so the project will hinge on the results of an online student referendum March 20 to 22 asking if students are willing to fund it through a levy.

If approved, McCann said, the levy would start at $10 per semester in 2014, rising to $20 per semester the second year and so on, maxing out at $70 to $90 per semester. The student

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In 1989, a similar referendum was held but the student society could only afford its current space—one Àoor sandwiched between two levels of administrative of¿ces—comprised of four conference rooms that are “booked solid” to serve 25,000 students.

“Even the day it opened, it wasn’t enough and here we are with a campus population that’s doubled,” he said. “So we’re saying, let’s do it right this time, let’s get a student union building and get the space that we really need for our campus community to really thrive.”

Right now, the proposal would be located in a repurposed Lorne Davies Complex that currently houses a pool, gym and administrative of¿ces, said Tim Rahilly, SFU’s associate vice-president of students.

The existing structure is one of the original buildings on campus built in 1964 and designed by Arthur Erickson. The plan is to keep the structure and dig down underneath the pool and one of the gyms to create an additional Àoor across the span of the building, Rahilly explained.

Partially-covered stadium seating would be built in front of the building overlooking Terry Fox Field next door, both making it

easier for students to support SFU athletes and providing a potential venue for concerts and other events.

“I think what’s ingenious about this particular proposal is it’s taking a central part of our campus, repurposing and really making it a hub for student engagement and student activity,” Rahilly said.

Inside the building, the gym would remain but the pool would be moved. Rahilly said the proposal for the Lorne Davies site depends on whether they can move the pool to a different location.

One being proposed is south of Terry Fox Field, where the tennis courts are now.

Rahilly said ideally, the pool would be part of an expanded recreation and athletics facility there.

While the Lorne Davies Complex would be the ideal location, it will be about a year after a successful referendum moves the project forward before SFU can do detailed planning work and conclude it is feasible, Rahilly said.

If it’s not, there are one or two other parcels of land on campus that would be large enough for the student centre, he said, declining to identify them at this time.

If the proposal is approved at referendum, McCann said it’s expected the new facility could open by 2017.

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And, given the rate of Second, don’t be in a international immigration, hurry to engage people in this trend will almost certainly continue. deep conversation.

New immigrants bring signi¿cant Many cultures require more time to feel skills to our country, and without their comfortable in social settings and you’ll contributions – given our relatively low need to be sensitive to boundaries. birthrate – our economy would likely Third, relations between males and suffer. females could require a greater level of People from other cultures arrive here understanding: if you are a male, you often with limited English language skills might ¿nd that some of your female and an imperfect knowledge of Canadian co-workers will not feel at ease with you social customs. socially.

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EVENTS BBOT Breakfast with the Premier: Join Burnaby Board of Trade to hear from Premier Christy Clark on the government’s priorities for the coming year and how the new budget will impact you, your business and your bottom-line. When: Thursday, Feb. 23, 7:30-9:30 a.m. Where: Delta

Burnaby Hotel and Conference Centre, 4331 Dominion St., Burnaby.

Tickets: BBOT members $45, nonmembers $60. Register: 604-4120100.

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New Westminster Girl Guides: Celebrating the international sisterhood of Guiding in 145 nations around the world with its 47th annual International Fair, open to the public. Each Guide unit in New Westminster will provide a display and stage presentation about a Guiding country. Bake sale and concession stand, with proceeds to guiding programs, also available.

When: Saturday, Feb. 25, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (presentations start 11 a.m.) Where: Lord Tweedsmuir School Gym, 1714 Eighth Ave., New Westminster.

La Bohème: Burnaby Lyric Opera presents La Bohème, a beloved classic of Giacomo Puccini and one of the most popular operas ever performed. A timeless tale of love, loss, deception and heart-break, with glorious music as only Puccini could write. When: Thursday and Saturday, Feb. 23 and 25, 8 p.m. Where: James Cowan Theatre, Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 6450 Deer Lake Ave., Burnaby. Tickets: Adults $32, Student/Senior $27, at 604-205-3000 or www.shadboltcentre.com.

Thrift Sale and Coffee Break: When: Saturday, Feb. 25, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Where: Knox Presbyterian Church, 403 East Columbia St., New Westminster.

The Noisy Show: Burnaby Public Library presents a fun-filled 50 minute puppet show for children aged four and up. When: Saturday, Feb. 25, 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. (Please arrive at least 5 minutes before the show – no latecomers.)Where: Hemlock Room, Cameron Recreation Centre, 9523 Cameron St., Burnaby.

Free tickets for both shows will be available at the Cameron Library Information Desk starting 10 a.m.

Saturday, Feb. 25. Info: 604-421-5454.

I Love You Because: BurnabyVancouver theatre company Intimate Theatre Productions presents a romantic comedy about four young New Yorkers who do their best to beat the game of love. Featuring Burnaby’s Aaron Lau and New Westminster residents Sayer Roberts and Harper Smith. When: Until Feb. 25, 8 p.m.

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Where: Firefighters’ Club, 6515 Bonsor St., Burnaby. Tickets: $100 per person or $900 for a table of 10, available at 604-431-0400.

Last Monday at the Movies: Arts Council of New Westminster presents The Way. When: Monday, Feb. 27, 7:30 p.m. Where: Massey Theatre, 735 E i g h t h Ave. , N ew Westminster. Tickets: $9 at the door. Info: 604-521-5050 or www. masseytheatre.com.

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Va n c o u ve r M e t ro politan Orchestra: The professional training orchestra returns with Maestro Ken Hsieh at the podium. When: Sunday, March 11, 2 p.m. Where: Michael J. Fox Theatre, 7373 M a c P h e r s o n Av e . , Burnaby. Tickets: $25, at www.vmocanada.com, 604-876-9397, tickets@ vmocanada.com.

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Burnaby RCMP are investigating after vandals spraypainted graf¿ti on a wall of St. Archangel Michael Serbian Orthodox Church in Burnaby that targeted one of the congregation’s own.

The spraypainted message said “F*** Lucic” and “Go Canuks (sic) Go” on the side of the church on Canada Way near 10th Avenue in Burnaby.

The Boston Bruins’ Milan Lucic, who helped his team defeat the Vancouver Canucks for the Stanley Cup last June, hails from East Vancouver and his family attends the church.

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Plus-Size Swimming: Join a small group of plus-size women who rent a Burnaby public pool on Saturday mornings to paddle around, swim lengths, float and relax in private. Info: Gertie, 604-737-7830 or Lynne,604-526-9488.

Burnaby International Folk Dancers: Learn folk dances from around the world in a friendly club environment.

New dances taught every night, all levels welcome, no partner needed. Cost: $4 dropin, first night free.

When: every Tuesday, 7- 9:30 p.m. Where: Charles Rummel Centre, 3630 Lozells, Burnaby Info: 604-4369475.

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The City of Burnaby’s antigraf¿ti coordinator, Kathy Wipf, said it’s not typical “hiphop” graf¿ti.

“This is kind of a folk graf¿ti, somebody expressing how they feel,” Wipf said.

“This is really juvenile, isn’t it?

They can’t even spell ‘Canucks’ right.”

Of¿cials for the church did not return messages seeking comment.

Upon hearing the news of the vandalism on Friday morning, students came from nearby Kelvin elementary in New Westminster to offer their help to clean the church.

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While the vandalism apparently happened last Saturday night, it made the news Thursday after Lucic’s girlfriend, Brittany Carnegie, tweeted a photo of it and expressed her disgust at the incident By late Friday morning, Goodbye Graf¿ti had painted over the message and Burnaby RCMP had opened an investigation.

Const. Shelby Murphy, Burnaby RCMP’s anti-graf¿ti coordinator, said Friday she started the investigation after hearing about the incident on the news, just as she would for any report of graf¿ti in the community.

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Getting heckled by the Prime Minister was worth tweeting about for Burnaby-New Westminster MP Peter Julian.

On Thursday, he let the twitterverse know Prime Minister Stephen Harper had heckled him in the House of Commons as the NDP ¿nance critic spoke during question period.

“It doesn’t happen very often,” Julian said from Ottawa on Thursday, which began with him meeting with Finance Minister Jim Flaherty to outline his party’s budgetary priorities. “It was one of those days where anything can happen.”

The heckling comes on the heels of parliamentary secretary for ¿nance Shelly Glover calling him anti-Canadian earlier this week for questioning the government’s spending plans.

“I’ve always found when the other party resorts to insults

they’re not winning the debate,” doesn’t have a credible response,” said Julian. said Julian. “It doesn’t bother me, Julian questioned why the but it shows they don’t have a government wants to spend tens response to their poor economic of billions of dollars on ¿ghter performance.” jets at the same time as wanting Julian said he’s enjoying his to cut pensions. “The ¿ghter jets role as ¿nance critic taking him have tripled in costs, and the back to his days as an latest news is the costs will administrator for the be even higher. What was Western Institute for Deaf originally an expenditure of and Hard of Hearing, a few billion dollars is now which he said won two more than $30 billion.” business excellence He also pointed out awards, before entering JULIAN even though crime rates the political fray. are going down the “I’ve worked with Conservatives want to build shiny numbers all of my life,” said prisons, and that many Canadians Julian “For me, it’s second are losing their jobs while the nature so I was very happy Tories are proposing corporate and honoured. I’m enjoying it tax cuts. immensely.”

“That’s not putting the Julian also said before asking resources of the country where Canadians to tighten their belts, the priorities are,” said Julian.

Harper should show leadership Harper’s heckling was in by reducing the size of the response to Julian noting the “ballooning Prime Minister’s International Monetary Fund Of¿ce.” He said no other ranked Canada 152nd for government sector has received economic growth in 2012. as much money as the PM’s “That’s a point that undermines communications department in the government’s credibility on the last few years, and he also the economy. I bring these points suggested ministerial air travel to debate and the government could be trimmed.

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EQUIPMENT SUPERINTENDENT Fraser River Pile & Dredge (GP) Inc. is the leading marine construction and dredging company in Western Canada with an extensive eet of barges, cranes, and specialized pile driving and dredging equipment. We are looking for a dynamic individual to manage the repair and maintenance program for our equipment eet. The successful candidate will report to our Equipment and Yard Division Manager and be able to clearly prove that they have at a minimum, the following combination of experience and capabilities: Key Responsibilities: • Participate in and lead the daily activities to maximize the operation and utilization of manpower, equipment and space in maintenance operations. • Manage foremen, unionized labour force and equipment needs. • Identify cost containment opportunities through planning, operational and administrative efďŹ ciencies. • Maintain standards of safety and comply with Company’s Health, Safety and Environment Management System requirements. • Training and management of equipment maintenance and planned maintenance systems.

Education, Skills and Expertise: • A mix of scholastic qualiďŹ cations and directly related experience that indicates the required balance of leadership, mechanical, and technical skills necessary to excel in the position. • High school Diploma, some Post Secondary education preferred but not required. • 2-3 years Management Experience preferred. • Experience with the implementation, training, and management of equipment maintenance and planned maintenance systems. • Experience managing maintenance of a heavy construction and/or a marine equipment eet, or similar. • Experience with the day to day management of a unionized labour force. • Demonstrated problem solving and decision making ability. • Strong computer and information system skills. • Strong written and verbal communication skills. • Creative, highly motivated with superior organizational skills, results orientated and committed to team success.

Please reply in writing to: FRPD, 1830 River Drive, New Westminster, BC V3M 2A8, Attention: Ms. Ritu Sadhra, Human Resource Generalist or email: rsadhra@frpd.com. All replies in conďŹ dence. No phone calls please.

Competition Close: February 28, 2012.

We will only respond to applicants invited for interview but we thank all respondents for showing an interest in the position and our organization.

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 130

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

HELP WANTED

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MEDICAL/DENTAL

CARRIERS NEEDED

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

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LPN

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!

Bayshore Home Health Currently has day shifts available for a Licensed Practical Nurse in the North Shore / Seymour area.

LEMARE LAKE is accepting resumes for the following positions: • Processor Operator • Line Machine Operator • Heavy Duty Mechanics • Welders • Machinists Full time permanent, union wages and camp positions. Please fax resume to 250-956-4888 or email office@lemare.ca.

SERVICE MANAGER - Hanna Chrysler Ltd. (Hanna, Alberta). Opportunity in a perfect family environment. Strong team, competitive wages, benefits, growth potential.

Fax resume: 403-854-2845. Email: chrysler@telusplanet.net.

This position is to provide care to medically fragile young adults who require assistance with ADL’s. One young adult is trached and vented at night, and has a G-tube. If you are an experienced LPN, we would like to hear from you. We do offer client specific training, Trach / Vent courses and other ongoing training supports as required.

Interested encouraged resume to:

individuals to fax

are their

604-739-7435 or email pedsvancouver@ bayshore.ca

UP TO $20/HR We need 12 CSR reps now!

PAID training. F/T Hours Benefits after 6 months Must be outgoing!!!

ERICA @ 604-777-2195

MODEL/TALENT AGENCIES

MOVIE EXTRAS !

WWW.CASTINGROOM.COM

JOE’S AUTOBODY REPAIR in Prince Rupert, BC. Currently has an opening for a Collision Technician and Certified Painter. Must be a team player for this relaxed and friendly,but hard working atmosphere.

Wages and moving expenses negotiable. Email resume to: joesauto@citytel.net Fax: 250627-4702. Call: 250-624-1795

Families, Kids, Tots & Teens!!

Register Now Busy Film Season

All Ages, All Ethnicities

CALL 604-558-2278

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PROFESSIONALS/ MANAGEMENT

DIRECTOR OF GOLF OPERATIONS - Full/Part Time or Seasonal manager of course, pro-shop, restaurant for Nico Wynd Golf Course in S. Surrey. View job posting at www.nicowynd.bc.ca

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EDUCATION

115

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EDUCATION

EDUCATION

EARLY CHILDHOOD POST BASIC

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

EDUCATION

SALES

INSIDE SALES PERSON

An est. pet industry leader is looking for a highly motivated salesperson with knowledge of Salt Water Aquarium equipment.

Sales Experience is a must.

Base salary plus commission Opportunity to grow.

E-mail: shane@ prolineaquatics.com

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TRADES, TECHNICAL

CVI CERTIFIED MECHANIC wanted for Langley Fleet Shop. F/T, Good wages & benefits. Fax resume to: 604-513-8004 or email: tridem@telus.net

DRAFTS PERSON / DETAILER Required for Maple Ridge Truss in Pitt Meadows. Must have a min. of 5 years exp. in the building construction industry. Wood frame construction knowledge is an asset.

Skills Required; • Proficiency in reading Blue Prints • Ability to visualize in 3D • Must be computer literate • AutoCAD exp. an asset • Attention to detail a must • Ability to work in a team environment Salary commensurate with experience.

Group Benefits Plan.

Please send your resume with a hand written cover letter to rob.j@mrtruss.com

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

Competitive Wages & Benefits After 3 mos.

Please fax 604-796-0318 or e-mail: mikayla.tamihilog@shaw.ca

JPK CONTRACTORS requires rough carpenters/joiners as soon as possible. Responsibilities: framing walls, roof structures, windows, doors, assemble and join wood components, install floor beams, follow blueprints.

Full-time, $24.50/hour, Metro Vancouver job sites. Ideal candidate with high school completion and at least four years experience as joiner/carpenter. Please contact us at jpkcontractorsca@gmail.com.

OR Post Basic ECE certificates in Infant Toddler or Children with Exceptionalities.

Industry leader in the sales & servicing of steam & hot water boilers has an immediate opening for a Licensed Gas A Fitter.

Role involves service to industrial clients in BC. Previous experience in servicing of industrial accounts required.

Training, company vehicle and personal protective equipment provided.

COURSE STARTS TUESDAY, MARCH 13, 2012

Applicants require a clean driver’s abstract and criminal background check. Forward resume and certifications to:

Nightly Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday - 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM & Every Saturday - 8:30 PM to 5:00 PM For Details Call Our New West Campus and ask for Ursula.

Sprott-Sha w COMMUNITY COLLEGE S i n c e 1 9 0 3

NEW WESTMINSTER:

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VOLUNTEERS

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WAREHOUSE

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GET PAID TO LOSE WEIGHT. $5,000 For Your Success Story.Personal Image TV Show. Call to Qualify: 416-730-5684 ext 2243.

Joanna@mertontv.ca. www.mertontv.ca.

*Some restrictions may apply.

LEGAL SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

ACCOUNTING/TAX/ BOOKKEEPING

203

WE’RE ON THE WEB www.bcclassified.com

DROWNING IN DEBTS? Helping Canadians 25 years. Lower payments by 30%, or cut debts 70% thru Settlements. AVOID BANKRUPTCY! Free consultation. www.mydebtsolution.com or Toll Free 1-877-556-3500 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

GUTTER Cleaning Service, Repairs Free Est, 20 yrs exp, Rain or shine.

7 days/week. Simon 604-230-0627

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ruta.bode@gmail.com WEBCO LEDUC - division of Sun Media, requires Full-time Heatset/Coldset Journeyman Pressman. 15 unit Goss Community.

Competitive rates and benefits.

Email resume: et@webcoleduc.com.

WEBCO LEDUC - division of Sun Media, requires Full-time Heatset/Coldset 1st & 2nd Pressmen. 15 unit Goss Community. Competitive rates and benefits. Email resume: et@webcoleduc.com.

A well established truck & trailer company has immediate openings for several experienced positions at their location in Surrey. These are permanent positions, wages are negotiable.

Candidates who fulfill the requirement should: Fax resume 604-596-3106 Look Who’s Hiring!

Browse through bcclassified.com’s career and employment listings in the 100’s.

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

High Caliber Construction Repair, Replace, Remodel...

30 years experience, Business, Non-profit Organizations, Housing & Personal taxes, payroll.

Gilles 604-789-7327, 604-946-0192 www.scorpio-consulting.com

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

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CLEANING SERVICES

CUSTOM HOMES

Since 1972 Dan 778-837-0771 A-1 CONTRACTING. Renos. Bsmt, kitchens, baths, custom cabinets, tiling, plumbing, sundecks, reroofing. Dhillon 604-782-1936.

LICENCED & INSURED Cleaning Service. Res./Comm. Wkly/Bi-Wkly Free Quotes. Call 604-363-2475.

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CONCRETE & PLACING

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

Call: Rick (604) 202-5184

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DRYWALL

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.

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

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HELP WANTED

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

ACCOUNTING BOOKKEEPING SERVICES

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

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

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HERBAL MAGIC - With Herbal Magic lose up to 20 pounds in just 8 weeks and keep it off. Results Guaranteed! Start today call 1-800854-5176.ico.ca.

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ELECTRICAL

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

PERSONAL SERVICES HEALTH PRODUCTS

260

CRIMINAL RECORD?

LANGLEY CNC SHOP requires a milling machine operator for a full time position. Running aluminum parts in clean and friendly shop.

Pay depending on skill between $18-$22 an hour. Extended benefits after 3 months.Please email resume to elliotst@telus.net

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

FINANCIAL SERVICES

MONEYPROVIDER.COM. $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused.

Fast, Easy, 100% Secure. 1-877776-1660.

HELP WANTED

NEED EXTRA

Making Your Renovation Dreams Come True...

Kitchens - Bathrooms New Additions - Flooring Painting - Decks Windows / Doors Stonework - Siding & More Free Estimates * BBB * WCB * Insured

www.caliberwest contracting.com 604.764.9594 130

HELP WANTED

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CASH

We’re looking for carriers! Be part of a GREAT team!

UPCOMING AVAILABLE ROUTES CARRIERS NEEDED in Burnaby Route

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Government Rd - Burnlake Dr Greenlake Pl - Cloverlake Crt

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Holdom Ave - Fell Ave Halifax St - Sumas St

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Kensington Ave - Sperling Ave Carnegie St - Curtis St

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Willingdon Ave - Beta Ave Parker St - Kitchener St

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Delta Ave - Springer Ave Hastings St - Georgia St

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Boundary Rd N - Ingleton Ave N Trinity St - Cambridge St

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Gilmore Ave N - Madison Ave N McGill St - Cambridge St

BB24104114

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Madison Ave N - Willingdon Ave N Eton St - Oxford St

WELDER FABRICATOR ASSEMBLY LINE WORKERS

520.3900 WWW.SPROTTSHAW.COM

(604)

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Valley Therapeutic in Aldergrove is accepting new riders/volunteers all ages. Come, enjoy our indoor arena & trails on safe, reliable school horses with our Cantra certified instructors. Contact the office at 604-857-1267, email info@vtea.ca.

PERSONAL SERVICES

Installation Technicians

CUSTOM MANUFACTURER of security rollshutters, habitat screens & retractable awnings requires experienced installation technicians. General knowledge of construction & electrical an asset. Must be detail orientated & able to work independently. Driver’s license req’d. Competitive wages & benefits. Fax resume: 604-468-7656 or email: installer@talius.com

Licensed Gas Technician

Succeed with a Post Basic diploma oma in Infant Toddler and Children with Exceptionalities.

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

Deliver newspapers on Wednesdays and Fridays in your neighbourhood.

Call 604.436.2472 or email circulation@burnabynewsleader.com today for more info!

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Wednesday, February 22, 2012 NewsLeader A19 HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 287

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 288

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

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

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MOVING & STORAGE

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Real Professionals, Reasonable.

Rates. Different From the Rest.

604-721-4555.

AFFORDABLE MOVING

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 320

MOVING & STORAGE

SPARTAN Moving Ltd. Fast & Reliable. Insured Competitive rates. Wknd Specials.

Call Frank: (604) 435-8240

329 PAINTING & DECORATING A-TECH Services 604-230-3539 Running this ad for 8yrs

PAINT SPECIAL (Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint.

NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Services. www.paintspecial.com

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PLUMBING

10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Lic.gas fitter. Aman: 778-895-2005

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

$45/Hr

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

SALES

156

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

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Inside Sales Specialist Black Press Digital has an outstanding opportunity for an Inside Sales Specialist to join their Digital Online Deals Team. This position involves sales interaction with markets across BC with focus on outbound sales calls and responsibility for identifying, qualifying and closing sales. You must be articulate and be able to cultivate relationships, while actively tracking, managing and converting leads into advertisers.

Preference will be given to an individual with a successful track record in telephone sales, strong customer satisfaction results, and a desire to succeed. The successful applicant will be a driven, results focused individual with a strong “can do” attitude.

For the successful candidate we will provide a very competitive pay plan including commissions and benefits package.

Qualifications: · Previous telesales experience preferred, especially in advertising or online · Exposure to formal sales methodologies · Excellent verbal and written communication skills · Manage and maintain records of correspondence · Excellent organizational and time management skills · Excellent interpersonal and client interaction skills with strong attention to detail and accuracy · Must posses a calm/professional telephone presence · Ability to remain focused and flexible in a fast paced environment

RUBBISH REMOVAL

RECYCLE-IT!

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On Time, As Promised, Service Guaranteed!

604.587.5865

www.recycleitcanada.ca

bradsjunkremoval.com

Haul Anything...

But Dead Bodies!!

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Serving The Lower Mainland Since 1988

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SUNDECKS

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

374

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 $

TRADES, TECHNICAL

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JOB FAIR of NORTHERN BC

Wednesday, February 29 Noon-8:00 pm

Four Seasons Hotel

791 West Georgia Street, Vancouver This event is free to attend, but registration is mandatory.

www.emapjobs.ca/job fair

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HOMES WANTED

WE BUY HOUSES The OLDER. The DIRTIER. The BETTER. Flexible Terms. Quick Closing.

Call us First! 604.657.9422

660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley

696 MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 509

AUCTIONS

Auction Water/Wine Bottling Line, Bottling Line, s/s tanks, filtration system, restaurant equipment & more. Feb 25, 11AM, West Kelowna, BC, View photos at (Special Auction) doddsauction.com 1-866-545-3259

STEEL BUILDINGS FOR ALL USES! Spring Deals! Make an offer on sell-off models at factory and save thousands NOW! Call for FREE Brochure- 1-800-668-5111 ext. 170

FURNITURE

MATTRESSES staring at $99 • Twins • Fulls • Queens • Kings 100’s in stock! www.Direct Liquidation.ca (604)294-2331 Queen Pillow Top Mattress & Box • 720 Coil 2.5’’ Pillowtop • Brand New • 10 yr. warranty • Your Price $490 604.807.5864 The Mattress Guy

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MISC. FOR SALE

Can’t Get Up Your Stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention this ad and get 10% off your new Stairlift! Call 1866-981-5991

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

BAKERY for sale in one of the larger & fastest growing areas in Kelowna BC. Well equipped & priced to sell. For more info call 250-763-5794

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NAPLES FLORIDA AREA! Bank Acquired Condos Only $169,900.

Same unit sold for $428,895. Own your brand new condo for pennies on the dollar in warm, sunny SW Florida! Walk to over 20 restaurants/100 shops! Must see. Ask about travel incentives. Call 1-866959-2825, ext 15. www.coconutpointcondos.com

BUILDING SUPPLIES

SAWMILLS from only $3997 MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800566-6899 Ext:400OT.

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OTHER AREAS

LAND OF ORCHARDS, Vineyards & Tides in Nova Scotia’s beautiful Annapolis Valley. Live! Work!

Bring Business! Free Brochure Website: www.kingsrda.ca Email: mmacdonald@kingsrda.ca Toll - free: 1-888-865-4647

HOUSES FOR SALE

RENTALS 706

PETS 477

PETS

BEAGLE PUPS, tri colored, good looking, healthy, vet check $400.

(604)796-3026. No Sunday calls

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 ENGLISH BULLDOG PUPPIES Male/Female, shots, micro-chip, vet checked, health guarantee. $2400.

Call 604-970-3807.

GOLDEN Retriever pups. Ready to go. Vet ✔, 1st shots, dewormed.

Family raised. $600. 778-808-5459.

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

736

✮

2 Bedroom Apartment between $22,800 & $31,800

✮

2 Bedroom Townhouse between $30,000 & $37,200

✮

3 Bedroom Townhouse between $34,800 & $43,200

757

2011 COLEMAN 184

TOWNHOUSES

WANTED TO RENT

Electric Awning, enclosed/heated underbelly, DSI water heater, 3 burner range, Microwave $18,608 (Stk.30787) www.fraserwayrv.com 1-800-806-1976 DL #30644

845

TRANSPORTATION 810

AUTO FINANCING

SCRAP BATTERIES WANTED We buy scrap batteries from cars, trucks & heavy equip. $4.00 each. Free pickup anywhere in BC, Min. 10.

Toll Free Call:1.877.334.2288

Metro Vancouver Housing Co-operation.

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

BURNABY

MAPLE PLACE TOWERS

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

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

1-800-910-6402

www.aptrentals.net

www.PreApproval.cc BURNABY

Villa Del Mar 6630 Telford Ave.

Move-In Incentive. Bright, large newly reno’d 1 and 2 bedroom suites for rent. Heat & h/w incl’d.

New hardwood floors, huge balcony. Only 2 min walk to Metrotown Mall.

Please call 604-336-4638 to view. Move in TODAY! BURNABY

Walker Manor

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

COQUITLAM, low rise concrete bldg, 2nd flr, 2 bdrm, 2 baths, undg sec. prk, gas F/P, balcony, $1150.

Avail. immed. Call (778) 889-3731.

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

FREE CASH BACK WITH $0 DOWN at Auto Credit Fast. Need a vehicle? Good or Bad credit call Stephanie 1-877-792-0599 www.autocreditfast.ca. DLN 30309.

Free Delivery.

INSTANT AUTO CREDIT We can finance your auto loan in minutes, you Drive Home Now, or we can deliver to you. www.DriveHomeNow.com. 877-758-7311 or 250-7515205.

WANT A VEHICLE BUT STRESSED ABOUT YOUR CREDIT? Christmas in February, $500 cash back. We fund your future not your past. All credit situations accepted. www.creditdrivers.ca 1-888593-6095.

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

1998 BUICK LESABRE LTD Loaded. Leather. Mint. Low k’s. $4900/obo. (778)565-4334 2002 OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE, senior driven, 89,000kms, $4500.

Hope (604)869-7329 2006 IMPALA LS, all options, original owner. $5500 obo. Call 604581-0589.

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS 1995 CAMRY, 4 door, 4 cyl, auto, loaded, new tires, AirCared, mint cond. $3500/obo. Ph 604-931-1236

LAB cross puppies, vet checked, 1st shots, eager and social $350, 604-823-6739 afternoons/evenings.

Call 604-837-4589

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

PORT MOODY. Tides @ 300 Klahanie 2 bdrm apt, greenbelt, patio, 2 pkng, canoe club amens. N/S, N/P. $1365/mo. 604-469-1985.

www.aptrentals.net

2009 HONDA FIT- 4 dr hatch back, 50K, Auto p/w. p/s, red. Auto Start. $8,800: (604) 218-9795.

2010 HONDA CRV 38,000 KMS, auto, 4 x 4, gray. Loaded. $19,400: Phone (604) 218-9795.

830

Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal FREE TOWING 7 days/wk.

We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022

847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES

2004 JEEP GRAND Cherokee Ltd. 4x4, auto, green, 126K, $8000 firm.

Call 604-538-4883

851

TRUCKS & VANS

2001 GMC SIERRA 4x4, ext cab, auto, green, 135K, $8800 firm.

Call: (604)538-9257

CARS - DOMESTIC

1985 CORVETTE, RED, removable glass roof, orig 350 eng, collector plates, serious calls only, $10K/obo.

604-535-9609 or 604-613-4695

2004 HONDA CIVIC, brown metallic, 4 dr., 5 sp. manual trasm., p/L, A/C, CD, $5600. (604) 218-9795.

PORT COQUITLAM

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

The Scrapper

1 bdr apt with balcony in well managed building. For April 1. Resp. lady with exc. refs.(778)397-1169

For further info call 604-451-6075 to view

Call 604-421-1235

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

BURNABY: Lrg T/H, exc. cond.

1600sf. 3 lrg bdrs, 2 bths, stone f/p.

5 app.

Walk to skytrain.

N/P. March 1. $1495/mo. 604-479-4404.

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

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.

2005 TRAIL-BAY 31BH

BURNABY Edmonds area. 2 bdrm bsmt suite. Avail. March 1. N/S. N/P. $900 incl hydro & cable. 604544-1022 or 604-815-1500.

752

RECREATIONAL/SALE

SUITES, LOWER

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

Subsidies available based on gross houseold income.

838

VANCOUVER. Unique 3 bdrm home located on Eton St. Major renovations done. Rec room, new appl’s, f/p, h/wood flrs. Close to public trans & amen. Avail now. $1880/mo. Call 604-250-8606.

750

MOTORCYCLES

TWO WHEELIN’ EXCITEMENT! Motorcycle Mechanic Program, GPRC Fairview College Campus.

Hands-on training - street, off-road, dual sport bikes. Challenge 1st year Apprenticeship exam. 1-888999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview.

HOMES FOR RENT

BURNABY & COQUITLAM

With accessible amenities, in safe family oriented communities of Coquitlam, North Burnaby. Pet friendly.

830

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.

MAPLE RIDGE. Brookside Garden.

Reno’d attractive 3 bdrm. N/S. Immed or Mar.1. Call 778-835-0748

Spacious 2 & 3 Bdrm T/hses 2 Bdrm Apartments

TRANSPORTATION

WALL CENTRE - 1 bdrm. + den + solarium - furn. - incl. heat, light, cable, net - Suits mature N/S individual. $1700 mo. (604)943-2440

APARTMENT/CONDO

Please call 778-994-2334

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

Are you looking for a job?

Explore the opportunities in Northern B.C.

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www.dannyevans.ca

612 BUSINESSES FOR SALE

BOUVIER PUPS, home raised, Ready to go. Var. colors $800 Call 250-486-6773. sm.white@shaw.ca

www.blackpress.ca

PITBULLS purebred. $500. negotiable. Vet ✔, 3 weeks old. Reserve now. 604-217-2983

REAL ESTATE

Black Press Group Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all applicants are given equal consideration. We will only respond to those applicants who most closely match the job specifications. We thank you for your interest in our career opportunities.

Please forward your resume by Mar. 8, 2012 to: pwogan@blackpress.ca Attn: Paul Wogan www.blackpress.ca

PETS

LOVE ANIMALS? - Love your Career! Animal Health Technology diploma program. GPRC Fairview Campus. On-campus working farm.

On-site large and companion animals. On-campus residences.

1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview.

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477

3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour

Local & Long Distance

604-537-4140

PETS

MOTORCYCLES

SPEND YOUR HOURS working on ATV’s, Snowmobiles, and Watercraft. GPRC Fairview Campus, Alberta. Learn to repair small engines, recreational vehicles.

Apprenticeship opportunity.

On-campus residences.

1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview.

In the Matter of the Warehouse Lien Act TAKE NOTE: Mohinder Grewal or to whom it May Concern: 1979 Z28 Chev Camero, white 2 door, VIN # 1Q87L9L590562 Abandoned vehicle on my property, 7245 - 16th Ave, Burnaby, BC, V3N 1N6. on Sept. 21, 2010 Vehicle will be sold on or shortly after March 19, 2012 for the sum of $150 for storage and costs.

A20 NewsLeader Wednesday, February 22 , 2012

434 E. Columbia St., New West • 604-524-3611

345 B MUST IKES GO!

BIG ONE SALE 3 DAYS ONLY! FEBRUARY 24, 25 & 26! ONE LOCATION ONLY!

CLOSED THURSDAY TO PREPARE FOR THE SALE! OPEN FRIDAY 10AM-8PM! SATURDAY 10AM-6PM! SUNDAY 11AM-5PM!

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TREK

Ion Super 2011 Road Bike

Big O eg. $1499.95 ne Sa le Pr ice

$109

9.99

Reg. $

Big O

BRODIE

Voltage 2011

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$399

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SPECIALIZED

Big O eg. $1199.95 ne Sa le Pr ice

Tri-Cross X3 2011

$799

BRODIE

Big O

Quantum 2011

.99

Reg. $

69

ne Sa 9.95 le Pr ice

$399

.99

SPECIALIZED

Hardrock or Myka a Sport Disc 2011

Reg. $

Big O

70

ne Sa 9.95 le Pr ice

$499

.99

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SPECIALIZED

Globe City 4 2008

Big O eg. $1179.95 ne Sa le Pr ice

$599

.99

DOOR CRASHER SPECIALS ONLY ONE PER CUSTOMER! ALL SALES FINAL. NO PHONE OR INTERNET ORDERS. MANUFACTURERS WARRANTY APPLIES.

FRIDAY

FEBRUARY 24 Specialized Amira 48cm 2011 Road Bike reg $4029.95 .............Only one at $1499.99 Garneau Sedna large 2011 Touring Bike reg $1499.95 .............Only one at $499.99 Garneau Steeple X 56cm CycloCross Bike reg $1799.95 .............Only one at $699.99 Brodie Bruzza XS 2010 MTB reg $1299.95 .............Only one at $499.99 Devinci Frantik 2 small 2008 reg $2869.95 .............Only one at $999.99

SATURDAY FEBRUARY 25

Brodie Bruzza XS 2010 MTB reg $1299.95 .............Only one at $499.99 Specialized Era FSR Expert 16” 2010 reg $3969.95 .............Only one at $1499.99 Garneau Sedna X-large 2011 Touring Bike reg $1499.95 .............Only one at $499.99 Tarmac Expert 58cm 2010 Demo Road Bike reg $3969.95 .............Only one at $1499.99

SUNDAY

FEBRUARY 26 Specialized Amira 2011 Road Bike reg $4029.95 .............Only one at $1499.99 Electra Butterfly 3spd Ladies Cruiser 2011 reg $699.95 ...............Only one at $399.99 Garneau Sedna small 2011 Touring Bike reg $1499.95 .............Only one at $499.99 Rockhopper Comp 29’r 2011 21” MTB reg $1039.95 .............Only one at $499.99 Fuji Touring 58cm Touring Bike reg $999.95 ...............Only one at $299.99

Electra Deluxe 3 spd Ladies Cruiser 2010 reg $629.95 ...............Only one at $299.99

Rockhopper 2011 21” MTB reg $849.95 ...............Only one at $399.99

Devinci Cameleon Two Large 2011 MTB reg $699.95 ...............Only one at $299.99

Electra Townie Balloon 9 spd Ladies 2010 reg $999.95 ...............Only one at $399.99

Trek 3rd District 2010 54cm reg $809.95 ...............Only one at $299.99

Abio Folding Bike reg $699.95 ...............Only one at $199.99

Check online at www.capsbicycleshop.com for list of all sale items