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What comes Àrst when you put together a city’s transportation plan, the pedestrian or the car? One group hopes to turn the typical approach on its head.

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A2 NewsLeader Wednesday, January 25, 2012

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The City’s Literacy Now Committee is sponsoring Family Literacy Week from January 29 to February 3. Tuesday, January 31 from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm Join in the storytelling and have an informal chat with a librarian who can oﬀer tips on family reading activities and improving reading skills. There will also be displays, giveaways and snacks. Call 604-527-4677 for more information.

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Ovens Ave & Colborne St area BC Hydro is carrying out upgrades to New Westminster Substation. The project will start in January 2012 and is scheduled for completion in August 2013. During this time, the traffic lanes on Ovens Ave and Colborne St adjacent to the substation will be closed to provide additional working area for construction crews, trailers and equipment. Two-way traffic will be maintained along Colborne St. Public parking will be removed on Colborne St, across the street from the substation, to maintain enough road width for two-way traffic flow. On Ovens Ave, one-way traffic travelling from 1st St to Colborne St will be maintained.

The following free Life Skills Workshops will be held at the New Westminster Public Library. Topics and dates are: • Interview Skills 1 (January 30) • 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.

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EVENTS Monday, January 30 3:00 pm Committee of the Whole Committee Room #2 7:00 pm Regular Meeting of Council Council Chamber Wednesday, February 1 6:00 pm Community Heritage Commission Committee Room #2

MASSEY VICTORY HEIGHTS RESIDENT’S ASSOCIATION MEETING January 26 at 7:00 pm at the Mount Zion Lutheran Church, at the corner of Tenth Avenue and Cumberland Street (basement entrance) • all residents encouraged to participate, both as voters and candidates, as we elect executives for 2012 • 2012 membership fees of $10.00 are now due (please bring to the meeting or mail in with completed membership form to Treasurer, c/o 830 York Street, New Westminster V3L 4S4) Complete agenda and membership forms available at www.masseyvictoryheights.com

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Thank you for your patience and cooperation. For more information on this project, please visit bchydro.com/new_westminster or contact Lesley Wood, BC Hydro Capital Projects Communications at: Phone: 604 623 4472 Email: stakeholderengagement@bchydro.com

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 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! PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE Date: Thursday, January 26, 2012 Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Location: New Westminster City Hall in Council Chamber, 511 Royal Avenue 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, visit the City’s website at www.newwestcity.ca/mtp Master Transportation Plan - Shaping your transportation future

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Wednesday, January 25, 2012 NewsLeader A3

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Crosty to step down

Tackling trafﬁc The City of New Westminster is going to the public with the development of its new Master Transportation Plan

No transportation plan should ignore how we get things into and out of New Westminster, and in the long run that’s going to have to be electric, or maybe along the river. You can’t start removing those options,” she said.

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OUTLINING THE PROCESS

ew Westminster’s The study process location is a blessing timeline includes looking and a curse. at future direction this Being in the centre of the spring with a possible Lower Mainland helps attract adoption of the plan in the business and residents. That fall. The committee will be also makes it attractive for co-chaired by councillors commuters from Surrey, Jonathan Cote and Jaimie Coquitlam and other parts McEvoy. east. “The next phase might But 2012 could mark the beginning of the end of that MARIO BARTEL/NEWSLEADER be like where do we want Jerry Behl, a transportation engineer with the City of New Westminster, says managing the huge volumes of to be in the short term, long curse as the city revises its trafÀc that Áow through the city is an ongoing issue. term, medium term? What Master Transportation Plan. are the goals for the city?” Some work has begun behind TOP PRIORITY said Behl. the scenes, but it will go public for the to put in practice. We would love to One group that plans to participate Once a baseline is established, then ¿rst time with an open house at city see it happen,” said Meijer-Drees. every step of the way is the New they’ll get into the visionary stuff, said hall tomorrow (Thursday) from 5 to “Personally, it’s my ¿rm conviction Westminster Environmental Partners. Behl. “But then the really hard thing 8 p.m. we’re going to see some fairly major When it outlined its priorities at is these are all great, but here is the The initial session will explain the changes in how we’re going to set up its ¿rst board meeting of the year money and the timing and the planned process and outline the main issues. our city in the next 30 years.” the transportation plan was at the program to get there over 20 years.” No magical answers are expected to PATTULLO PROBLEMS At Thursday’s open house, the emerge to solve the city’s traf¿c woes. top, ahead of trash, the threat of an The Pattullo Bridge is sure to be a incinerator being built in city’s consultants, Urban Systems, hot topic as the process proceeds. The the city and recycling. will detail the existing conditions and aging structure will get double the talk travel characteristics. They’ll also “This is far and away in 2012 as TransLink, which operates the most important,” said present survey ¿ndings from about Reena Meijer-Drees the bridge, hosts public consultations newly elected president 250 respondents. Behl said issues such No transportation plan should ignore how we this spring on whether to refurbish, Reena Meijer-Drees. as lack of sidewalks in key areas and get things into and out of New Westminster, rebuild or move it (Meeting dates have steep hills are examples of some of the NWEP has long and in the long run that’s going to have to be electric, or maybe along the river. You can’t promoted a transportation yet to be con¿rmed). concerns expressed. start removing those options. “One of our major concerns is going hierarchy that starts with “There’s nothing extraordinary in to be what they’re going to do with pedestrians at the top that, but this is what we’ve heard so the Pattullo Bridge, and we’re going followed by cyclists, far, and this is an opportunity to add rapid transit, bus services, to look at what options don’t increase to it,” said Behl. “This is the ¿rst of traf¿c through New Westminster,” goods movement and, ¿nally, motor “It’s a long range plan, it’s pretty many, but this is still in the setting the said Meijer-Drees. vehicles. Meijer-Drees said it will important to the city so we’re taking scene stage.” She pointed out oil prices and other be dif¿cult ensuring that order isn’t our time,” said Jerry Behl, city • A similar open house to global factors could play a role in how tomorrow’s, focusing on seniors will Àipped around. transportation engineer. “There’s the Royal City evolves in years to “It’s always hard to put private always a tendency for people to be held Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2:30 to 4:30 come. motor vehicles last. It’s going against hone in on one particular aspect they p.m. at Century House, 620 Eighth St. “In the long run, is looking at 30 years of transportation planning. want dealt with. You want to hear For more information go to www. electri¿cation of a transportation grid It’s not an easy thing. The city says about those, but at the moment we’re newwestcity.ca and click on the green the thing to do? Freight movement is it, the city of Vancouver says it has looking at just what are the issues and Master Transportation Plan button on this hierarchy, [but] it’s rather dif¿cult also an important part of the hierarchy. the right side. existing conditions.”

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City eyes 2% tax hike Revenue from new construction helping to keep number lower

we can shift resources to do that. My instinct is we have the resources to shift around to do that,” said McEvoy. “This is a happening city, and we’ve got a Grant Granger busy city hall and I just want to make sure the city is ggranger@newwestnewsleader.com up to the task.” Property taxes should rise by about two per He would like to see the city build a new animal cent in New Westminster in 2012 if a draft budget shelter and improve sidewalks so seniors aren’t considered by New Westminster city council tripping, and that they’re wheelchair accessible. Monday is any indication. McEvoy suggested in the future the city should An early draft presented to council in December look at other sources of revenue instead of raising proposed a 1.29 per cent bump, but council asked its taxes. Possibilities include leasing out space in ¿nance department to consider additional funding the new Westminster Pier Park and civic centre requests to help ease the to restaurants, or for workload on overburdened a coffee shop in the departments and allow proposed new Massey Bill Harper, city councillor the city to carry out new Theatre. It’s pretty bare bones, compared to last year’s. high-priority initiatives. However, he doesn’t We’re trying to keep our taxes as low as posThe requests would have think it would be good sible and yet still function as a modern city. added about $1.1 million for New Westminster and a 2.89 per cent increase, but additional revenue to follow Vancouver’s example, where they leased from new construction not accounted for last month space in existing parks like Kitsilano Beach and should keep the rise to 1.98 per cent, said the report English Bay. With New Westminster being only from ¿nance director Gary Holowatiuk. seven square miles and with a growing population “It’s in the relative ballpark in terms of the kind “we don’t want to lose park land that is already in of things we need to do in the city,” said Coun. use,” said McEvoy. Bill Harper before heading into Monday’s working Additional funding requests made by council in session on the budget. “We need to keep taxes as December include: low as possible. Being in the neighbourhood of two • $222,000 for maintenance of new parks and per cent is prudent. It’s pretty bare bones, compared trails at the pier park and in Queensborough; to last year’s. We’re trying to keep our taxes as low • $150,000 for a plumbing inspector and plan as possible and yet still function as a modern city.” checking assistant to handle the additional workload Coun. Jaimie McEvoy said there are some for all the new construction projects; changes he’d still like to see happen, especially • $113,000 for an engineer and additional support when it comes to affordable housing. staff for increased demand from land development; “We adopted a housing strategy three years ago, • $129,000 for marketing of the new civic centre; and we haven’t had the resources to implement • $60,000 to upgrade the police custodial services that strategy. I have questions about whether or not staff to meet the city’s living wage policy.

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Imagine life without the Internet. Last Tuesday some of the world’s biggest websites, as well as some as its most unique, put that frightening prospect into practice. Encyclopedic website Wikipedia, blogging site Wordpress, search engine Google, and even I Can Has Cheez Burger, a huge collection of goofy cat photos and videos, were amongst thousands of sites that either went dark, denying visitors access to their content or censored parts of it to make a point. The tech companies that manage and host thousands of websites took the extraordinary step to protest a pair of bills working their way through the American legislative process. The Stop Online Piracy Act and the Protect Intellectual Property Act were designed to combat the piracy of movies, music and other content. But opponents say it goes much further by empowering U.S. courts to block access to websites that host pirated content or even link to such sites whether knowingly or unwittingly. Critics say the new laws would be prohibitively expensive to police and, perhaps more importantly, they threaten the freedom of expression and creativity that fuel the Internet. The protest worked. American legislators have backed off the bills. It’s hard to have much sympathy for wealthy multinational multimedia companies that continue to rack in billions of dollars despite illegal downloading. But there is little protection for individual content creators who ¿nd their own work co-opted by big companies, like photojournalist Daniel Morel whose ¿rst photos from the 2010 earthquake in Haiti were plucked from Twitter and distributed by an international wire service without his knowledge and without compensation. The tech companies say they can police piracy themselves. If that’s to work, they must harness the same creativity they’re professing to protect to formulate plans and policies that protect individual content creators as much as wealthy media companies.

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Questioning U.S. ‘environmentalists’ Federal Natural Resources Minister Joe Oliver set off a loud, but poorly informed debate as environmental hearings began into the Enbridge proposal to pipe Alberta oil to the seaport at Kitimat. Oliver’s open letter blasted foreign-funded environmental groups that “threaten to hijack our regulatory system to achieve their radical ideological agenda.” This letter was seized upon by critics and the media, and misrepresented as an attack on anyone who opposes the pipeline or further expansion of the Alberta oil sands. Of course all opponents aren’t foreign or radicals. That was made clear when the Enbridge hearings opened in the Haisla village near Kitimat. Haisla members told the throng of out-of-town professional protesters to sit down and shut up. They don’t need self-appointed urbanites to speak for them. The fact of foreign funding is no longer questioned, thanks to research by B.C. blogger Vivian Krause, primarily from U.S. tax returns. Three years after I ¿rst wrote about her work, it is ¿nally

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part of the national conversation. What is the foreign-funded agenda? Oliver put it this way: “No forestry. No mining. No oil. No gas. No more hydroelectric dams.” Here are three notions that have become entrenched in the urban mind in recent years: Clear-cut logging is by de¿nition bad. Alaska salmon is wild, and thus superior to farmed. Run-of-river hydro destroys rivers. All are aggressively promoted by certain environmental groups. And all are false. On forestry, B.C. media have been spoon-fed by U.S.-backed environmental organizers since Clayoquot Sound in the 1980s, when wealthy Americans ¿rst decided to save B.C. from itself. Greenpeace founder-turned-critic Patrick Moore was in Victoria last week to speak to the Truck Loggers’ Association. He pointed

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out that North American “green building” standards reward locally sourced concrete and steel, but not wood. Why? Because big international organizations like Greenpeace and Sierra Club are so invested in opposition to logging, they end up backing environmentally destructive policies. On oil, the debate has been dumbed down to the point where even movie stars can participate. Protesting a pipeline from Alberta to the U.S., Hollywood darling Robert Redford recited the usual talking points about the “tar sands scourge.” Alberta oil sands can be seen from space, Redford moaned. So can Venezuela oil sands, a major U.S. source. So can Redford’s vast Utah ranch and ski resort development. Redford parrots the claim that oil sands extraction produces three times the greenhouse gases of conventional oil. This is the big lie of “tar sands” campaigners. Three quarters of emissions from all crude are generated when the re¿ned fuel is burned by things like Redford’s limo, or the airline for which he voiced TV commercials. The Alberta government reports

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that average emissions from oil sands crude are 107 grams per megajoule, slightly more than U.S. Gulf Coast crude at 104. California heavy crude comes in higher, at 114. And if carbon is the issue, what about U.S. coal mines that tear the tops off mountains and run the longest trains in world history to feed the country’s 600-plus coal-¿red power plants? Where is Redford on that? And hijacking the regulatory process? Look no further than the Dogwood Initiative, an obscure Victoria out¿t that admits to taking about 40 per cent of its funding from U.S. sources. Its “mob the mic” campaign signed up 1,600 people to speak at the Enbridge pipeline hearings. Among the signatories are “Cave Man” and “Jonathan Seagull.” But wait, aren’t oil, power and aquaculture companies foreign funded? Certainly some are. The difference is, they create jobs. Professional protesters destroy them. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press

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COMMENT Students’ attitude is key Re: Teachers too easy on kids (Letters, NewsLeader, Jan. 18) I agree with R. Grossman that it is great to have a teacher who will make students think and study harder. I hope the teacher has reasonable and justi¿able grounds for failing the students. When I was still a teacher, I had a clear class record of the students’ quizzes, periodic tests, projects and other pertinent requirements for the subject. I also encouraged them to have their own record in order for them to know where they stand. In my 26 years of teaching, I can’t recall anyone complaining, although I encouraged students to question me when they were not satis¿ed with their grades. A teacher’s motivation, encouragement and dedication is a big factor in the learning process. Also, when students in the lower grades were properly “guided,” there was a greater chance it would be carried over to the upper grades. Aside from the factors I’ve mentioned above, I believe there are still other factors in students’ learning process. The most important factor is the student himself, his attitude and interest. Even if the teacher is dedicated, when the student has no interest and has a “don’t care” attitude, what can anybody do? Teresita V. Guevara New Westminster

TIME TO EMBARK ON WIN-WIN PATH Re: Enbridge oil pipeline won’t happen (BC Views, NewsLeader, Jan. 18) Tom Fletcher reveals his disrespect for public process with his “professional environmentalists’ gong show” comment—the journalistic equivalent of an attack ad. Must all environmentalists work for nothing? The sustainable alternative to the proposed Enbridge pipeline is not twinning the TransMountain pipeline and increasing tanker traf¿c in Burrard Inlet. With decentralized energy systems we no longer need to pay the greatest part of the cost (economic, ecological and ethical) of centralized energy: transmission and distribution. On-site solar, wind and geothermal systems, added to energy-ef¿cient buildings and technologies, can supply all sectors. Added to the electricity grid, renewables stabilize it, reduce risk of rolling blackouts, and add energy when the owners have what they need. With renewable energy available at every location—including home charging for your electric car—we can save oil for lubrication, and leave tar in the ground. Instead of wasting resources on the old errors, we can renew local economies here and in Asia. Now is the moment to start on the win-win path that also leaves something for future generations. Hildegard Bechler New Westminster

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Spoken Word Toastmasters Club: Develop public speaking and leadership skills through practical experience in a mutually supportive positive learning environment. All are welcome to this interdenominational Christian Toastmasters Club. When: Thursdays, 7 to 8:45 p.m. Where: 7175 Royal Oak Avenue (near SkyTrain) and Tommy Douglas Library (on alternate weeks). Info: Sue, 604-298-6693.

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. When: Every Tuesday, 7 to 9:30 p.m. Where: Charles Rummel Centre, 3630 Lozells, Burnaby. Cost: $4 drop-in, first night free. Info: 604-436-9475.

The Burnaby-New Westminster Newcomers and Friends Club welcomes women who are new to the area as well as longtime residents. Meet women of all ages and cultures to make new friends. When: Meets the second Wednesday of each month. Info: Lenore, 604-294-6913. Burnaby Historical Society meets the second Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at Burnaby Village Museum. Visitors and new members are always welcome. Where: 6501 Deer Lake Ave., Burnaby.

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Rotary Club of Burnaby Deer Lake: Come to the Thursday breakfast meetings. When: 7:15 a.m. Where: Eagle Creek Restaurant, at Burnaby Mountain Golf Course, 7600 Halifax St. Info: www.rotaryburnabydeerlake. org, Janice, 604-420-0038. Salsa Speakers Toastmasters: Develop your public speaking and leadership skills in a friendly s u p p o r t i v e e nv i r o n m e n t . Mondays 6:45 to 8:30 p.m, Rm. 117, Bldg. NE1, BCIT Campus, Willingdon and Canada Way. New members and guests are invited to attend. Info: Adrian at 604-435-1578 or arzator@yahoo. com

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Royal City Concert Band welcomes any musicians who have some playing experience and enjoy making music. Specific vacancies in the Tuba and French Horn sections. The band rehearses Thursday evenings at New West Secondary School. Info: 604-527-7064 or 604-582-8540.

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Douglas opens Aboriginal Gathering Place College welcomes natives and other students into comfortable surroundings Grant Granger ggranger@newwestnewsleader.com

Artist George Hemeon scanned the room, admiring his own handiwork, as well as that of others on display in Douglas College’s new Aboriginal Gathering Place. It’s the type of sanctuary the Squamish Nation member would have appreciated when he was studying to get his bachelor’s degree in criminal justice and master’s in public administration. “The room is really important in the sense it provides a comfortable space for aboriginals and nonaboriginals to gather,” said Hemeon as he made his way to the of¿cial opening ceremonies for the room Thursday. “There are lots of challenges that they face, so providing them with a space to gather is really a supportive type of initiative. It certainly will help in the success that they seek.” In 2005, the province put out a call for post-secondary institutions to provide surroundings conducive to learning and feeling at home for aboriginals. “The problem was they had only

about $17 million for the province and every institution went all out,” said Dave Seaweed, aboriginal services coordinator at Douglas. “Our initial proposal was $7.5 million. We were going to put up a three-storey building on the grassy knoll that would have been amazing.” The province limited each successful proposal to $600,000. Since Douglas happened to be redoing the deck on the south side of its New West campus it was able to contribute another $400,000 by building the space there. The result is a $1 million, 1,884-square foot multipurpose area that can be used as a classroom, study space, student lounge or for small ceremonies. The art includes four poles built by Hemeon in each corner. They represent the four directions of the compass and four phases of the moon. The room is dominated by a four-metre traditional welcoming pole facing the Fraser River designed by Coast Salish artist Susan Point. The poles were installed in September and two large murals are coming for the entrance. “Anyone that approaches us can use it. As long as it’s with a good heart, we let them use it,” said Seeweed.

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Chief Rhonda Larrabee of the QayQayt Nation, which is based in New Westminster, was part of the process for designing Douglas College’s new Aboriginal Gathering Place ofÀcially opened Thursday.

In his speech at the opening, B.C. Lieutenant-Governor Steven Point, who is aboriginal, noted Douglas College has 900 native students. “That’s an incredible ¿gure.” Point said it’s important for everyone to know about B.C.’s aboriginal heritage. “Over half the population of the Lower Mainland has been here less

than 20 years. They need to hear our story,” said Point. He added a nation is only as strong as its lowest group, and many aboriginals still live in third-world conditions and their graduation rates are among the lowest in the province. Douglas College president Scott McAlpine said it was “critical,

absolutely critical” to build the gathering place to develop the future and honour the past. He said at one time there were 400 QayQayt Nation in New Westminster, but the tribe was closed in 1916 by the federal Indian Affairs Ministry. “We are, and we need to be, a welcoming place for students of all ancestries and we are on QayQayt lands,” said McAlpine. He mentioned that the college’s namesake, British colonial Governor James Douglas, who ruled over British Columbia before it joined confederation, was of mixed race (his mother was Creole from Barbados) and married to a Cree woman. “[The room] helps improve the sense of inclusion for aboriginal students and for all students,” he said. “Post-secondary institutions must take speci¿c and deliberate actions to make campuses comfortable for aboriginal students and all students.” QayQayt Chief Rhonda Larrabee, who has been involved with Douglas since 1994, didn’t hesitate to participate in the process of creating the gathering place. “This will be important because it will tell them Douglas College is welcoming and embracing, and it is [working to stop] the racism,” said Larrabee.

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INVITATION TO PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE PARCEL 16 – Hungerford Group Hungerford Group is working with SFU Community Trust and the City of Burnaby on a development proposal for Parcel 16 at UniverCity on Burnaby Mountain. The proposed development, ALTITUDE, is for a 12 and 14-storey residential building comprised of 210 condominium units. The project is in Phase 3 of UniverCity’s East Neighbourhood Plan. Hungerford Group will be holding a Public Open House to introduce the development proposal and gather feedback. Wednesday, Feb 1, 2012 • 4pm-6pm Lobby, SFU Community Trust, Suite 150, 8960 University High Street, Burnaby

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Public Town Hall Meeting: The Burnaby Teachers’ Association and CUPE Local 379 are jointly asking the province to improve its funding formula for public schools in Burnaby. They’re holding a public town hall meeting with speakers from CUPE National, BCTF and Burnaby school board chair Larry Hayes and school district secretary-treasurer Greg Frank. Questions from the public will be welcomed and refreshments will be served. When: Thursday, Jan. 26, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Where: Schou Education Centre, 4041 Canada Way, Burnaby. Info: 604-294-8141.

Beautiful Africa: A New Generation: An evening of vibrant, original African music, dance routines and life-transforming stories from the Watoto Children’s Choir, children who have lost one or both parents. When: Wednesday, Feb. 1, 7 p.m. Where: New Westminster Christian Reformed Church, 8255 13th Ave., Burnaby. Cost: Free and open to the public.

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Burnaby-area volunteers for its in-school mentoring program at Maywood, Stride Avenue and Stoney Creek community schools. Time commitment is one hour each week on school grounds. Big Brothers accepts volunteers from varying situations providing they are 18+ and pass a criminal record check and eager to make a difference. Info: bigbrothersvancouver.com.

New Westminster Secondary School Class of 1982 is organizing its 30th reunion for Saturday, May 12, 2012. Info: www.nwssclassof82.com.

Information Sessions for Prospective Foster Parents: Looking to make a difference in the lives of children and youth in your community? Monthly information sessions are held for those interested in finding out about fostering with the Ministry of Children and Family Development. Info: 604-520-2900 or www.fraserregionfostering.com.

ONGOING Heritage Uke Club: Organized by Gord Smithers (Guitarist for Deadcats, Swank, ReBeat Generation & Wichita Trip), learn to play the ukulele, beginners welcome. When: Mondays, 6-8 p.m. Where: Heritage Grill, 447 Columbia St., New Westminster. Cost: suggested $5 donation. Info: http://tinyurl.com/6uy9h4h. 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.

2012 Lantern Festival: Kuan-Kung Association hosts a lantern fesitival. Create your own lantern, solve riddles, win prizes, enjoy great food and participate in other fun family activities. Free admission. When: Sunday, Feb. 5, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Where: Tian-Jin Temple, 3426 Smith Ave., Burnaby. Info: 604-568-9980 or www.tianjintemple.org.

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

Burnaby Photographic Society: Annual Showcase presents an evening of slide shows set to music to highlight club members’ worth. (Exhibition of prints by society members at Shadbolt Jan. 29 through Feb. 4). When: Saturday, Feb. 4, 7 p.m. Where: Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, Burnaby. Tickets: $18. Info or tickets: kerr2000@telus.net or 604-433-0826.

Burnaby Historical Society: Guests speakers. Visitors welcome. When: Meets the second Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. Where: Carousel Building, Burnaby Village Museum, 6501 Deer lake Ave. Info: 604-2974565.

Th e A dve n t u re s o f Trave l : Presentation hosted by the Burnaby Photographic Society, with guest speaker, Albert Normandin who will share images and anecdotes from his latest travels, having completed his eighth trip to Myanmar. When: Friday, Feb. 3, 7 p.m. Where: Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, Burnaby. Tickets: $10 at Lynda Kerr at kerr2000@telus. net or 6040-433-0826.

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Line Dance: Beginners welcome. Moderate exercise for body and brain and lots of fun. When: Every Monday, 10 a.m. Where: Deer Lake United Church, 5135 Sperling Ave., Burnaby (enter by ramp at rear of Church). Info: Georgie, 604-522-5647.

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B.C. battles smoking, salt consumption Tom Fletcher tÁetcher@blackpress.ca

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Above, Cathy Tan hands out envelopes of “lucky money” during Chinese New Year’s festivities at Lougheed Town Centre on Saturday. Monday was the Àrst day of the Year of the Dragon. At right, the lion dances and tosses lettuce leaves for good fortune at the entrance to stores in the shopping centre.

VICTORIA – B.C.’s program to supply free quit-smoking aids is proving popular, with more than 63,000 smokers taking advantage since it launched last September. The program offers up to 12 weeks worth of nicotine patches or gum, available once per calendar year to people with active BLACK PRESS FILES Medical Services Plan There are an estimated 550,000 smokers in B.C., and coverage. Those who used thousands are taking advantage of free nicotine patches the program in 2011 are or gum. eligible again for 2012, and 4,500 people signed up in the ¿rst two weeks of the new year. estimates there are still 550,000 Two prescription drugs, Champix smokers in the province. More than and Zyban, are also available with costs 6,000 B.C. residents die each year from for 12 weeks covered for some people smoking-related illness, costing an under the Pharmacare plan. People can estimated $605 million in direct health register by calling HealthLink BC at care costs. 8-1-1. With health care costs taking up more B.C. has the lowest smoking rate than 40 per cent of the B.C. budget and in Canada, but the health ministry cost pressures increasing as the baby boom generation retires, the province is launching SO FT another push to reduce BA salt consumption. LL A new “sodium sense” .M tool has been added to Y GA the health ministry’s ME website at www. . healthyfamiliesbc.ca so people can calculate salt intake and ¿nd lowsodium menu alternatives. Sodium is a necessary part of the diet, but the ministry estimates that B.C. residents on average consume twice as much as they need. Excess sodium is linked to high blood pressure.

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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. Govâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t funding may be available. Toll-free 1-87-STENBERG www.stenbergcollege.com 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.

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National Account Manager Black Press is a market-leading, community based, media company headquartered in Victoria, British Columbia. Family-owned, it publishes over 160 community newspapers and 110 websites throughout British Columbia, Alberta, Hawaii, Washington, Oregon and Ohio. We serve our readers and customers with award-winning content over a mix of media. Black Press is hiring for a new member of the National Sales team. As a National Account Manager you will report to the VP of Sales and work collaboratively to serve the needs of Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top advertisers as well as develop new business. Success in the position requires extensive sales and customer relations experience with a proven track record as a dynamic achiever. You must demonstrate an ability to communicate effectively in all forms. A knowledge of marketing, research, advertising and media are a plus, as well as literacy in standard computer programs and a familiarity with online advertising.

Requirements: s YEARS IN ADVERTISING SALES OR EQUIVALENT s #URRENT KNOWLEDGE OF ADVERTISING TRENDS IN RELATION to national accounts and consumer habits s 9OU ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT MAINTAINING OPEN communication within the organization s 9OU ENJOY THE THRILL OF SALES AND ARE ABLE TO negotiate on all levels and provide innovative solutions to customers s 9OU ARE WILLING TO TRAVEL AND ARE RESOURCEFUL IN connecting with decision-makers s "3 "! OR -"! IN "USINESS -ARKETING IS '2%!4 %QUIVALENT REAL WORLD EXPERIENCE AND PROVEN SUCCESS IS "%44%2

Competitive compensation and beneďŹ ts package: s "ASE SALARY 0,53 BONUS s %XCELLENT BENElTS PACKAGE s Become a Black Press team member and grow with us! Applications should include a resume and two references as well as a cover letter outlining any relevant experience. Please submit your resume before Friday, February 3, 2012 to Sue Borthwick: sueb@blackpress.ca

www.blackpress.ca > www.bclocalnews.com

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HELP WANTED 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

FOSTER/SOCIAL CARE

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

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

Some great kids aged 12 to 18 who need a stable, caring home for a few months. Are you looking for the opportunity to do meaningful, fulfilling work? PLEA Community Services is looking for qualified applicants who can provide care for youth in their home on a full-time basis or on weekends for respite. Training, support and remuneration are provided. Funding is available for modifications to better equip your home. A child at risk is waiting for an open door.

Make it yours. Call 604-708-2628 www.plea.bc.ca

CUSTOMER SERVICE No Associated Fees Enjoy this unique and interesting position and the associated training. Are you interested in providing feedback to a Fortune 50 company specific to store conditions and service levels? Hourly rate for driving time, observation time, report time applies. Mileage reimbursed based on distance associated with assignments. For additional information and to submit an on line application visit: https://qualityshopper.org No Associated Fees

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HELP WANTED 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 .

F/T WAREHOUSE / CUSTOMER SERVICE

Wild & Crazy Can’t Be Lazy

Burnaby metal supply shop. Valid BC driver’s license. Fluent English required. $18/hr. to start. $20/hr after 1 year. Bonus + benefit package. No phone calls or dropins. Email: adminbc@metalsuper markets.com PORT HARDY BC- Journeyman GM Technician required. Full-time competitive pay, bonuses, benefits. Aval. immediately. Send resume to klassengm@gmail.com or fax (250)949-7440 Attention Cory Klassen.

START NOW! Delta Cardlock looking for customer service/cleanup person. F/T Mon. Fri. Benefits offered. Email resume to: cmhlding@telus.net

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EDUCATION

HELP WANTED

Kelowna Pacific Railway Ltd has an immediate opening for a Superintendent of Operations, based out of our Vernon, BC offices. The successful applicant will have at least five years of railway operations experience, hold current rules qualification and have a strong focus on safety and customer service. Please submit resumes to: info@khawk.ca Only those applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted. T-MAR INDUSTRIES located in Campbell River is hiring for the position of Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic. Position comes with a competitive benefit package and applicant must possess a valid driver’s license. Contact Joe Fornari. Mail: 5791 Duncan Bay Road, Campbell River BC V9H 1N6 Fax: 250-286-9502. Email: joefornari@t-mar.com

Earn up to $20/hour. NO sales, NO commissions! Full training provided. Travel, dress sharp & have fun! Must be outgoing. Call Marcia 604-777-2195

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HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES

FT SUSHI COOK, min 3 yr exp, develop menu, supervise kitchen operation, train staff, $16-18/hr, Sushi Tang (NW). Fax 604-944-9734

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PROFESSIONALS/ MANAGEMENT

EXECUTIVE Director Langley Div. of Family Practice. Details go to: http://www.charityvillage.com/cvnet/viewlisting.aspx?id=245516 Send resumes to:Langleydofphiring@gmail.com

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 151

PROFESSIONALS/ MANAGEMENT

PROJECT Manager Surrey/N.Delta Div. Family Practice details go to: http://www.charityvillage.com/cvnet/viewlisting.aspx?id=245399 Email resume to: SNDhiringcommittee@gmail.com

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 160

TRADES, TECHNICAL

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 171

ALTERNATIVE HEALTH

BUILDING MANAGER/ CONCIERGE

You must be able to provide criminal record check and possess a valid BC Security licence. We offer attractive wages including comprehensive health & dental benefits.

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

TRADES, TECHNICAL

HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC for busy logging company in the Fraser Valley Area. Must have valid BC drivers licence.

Competitive Wages & Beneﬁts After 3 mos. Please fax 604-796-0318 or e-mail: mikayla.tamihilog@shaw.ca KINGLAND FORD - Journeyman Small Engine Technician wanted Rigging boats packages, repairs & maintenance on ATV, Marine, Power Equipment and Motorcycles. Email resume: employment@kindlandford.com fax: 1-867-874-2843.

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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.

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 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

LEGAL SERVICES

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COMMUNITY COLLEGE S i n c e 1 9 0 3

604.520.3900 www.sprottshaw.com

Free Estimates * BBB * WCB * Insured

www.caliberwest contracting.com 604.764.9594

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 7yrs

PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $269, 2 coats any colour (Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Services. www.paintspecial.com

Interior Painting. Drywall Repairs. Textured Ceiling Repair. Free Estimates. Call (778)709-1081

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

ELECTRICAL

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

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HANDYPERSONS

A Semi Retired Tradesman. Small fix-it or build it jobs-Burnaby/New West. Richard, 604-377-2480

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

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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

HELP WANTED 320

Advertising Sales Representative

The successful candidate will be required to meet sales targets by deepening relationships with existing clients and developing new business with an aggressive face-to-face cold calling mandate. The ability to work independently in an extremely fast paced environment while adhering to deadlines is a must. Candidates considered for the position will be results oriented, strong communicators, and be willing to learn and adapt in an ever changing business environment. A vehicle and a valid driver’s license is required. We offer a great working environment with a competitive base salary and commission plan along with a strong beneﬁt package. Black Press has over 170 community newspapers across Canada and the United States and for the proven candidate the opportunities are endless.

Carly Ferguson, Advertising & Creative Services Manager Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows News 22328 - 119th Avenue Maple Ridge, BC V2X 2Z3 or by email: admanager@mapleridgenews.com Thank you to all who apply, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

CALL NEW WEST:

THE NEWS Serving Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows since 1978

www.blackpress.com

604-537-4140

DRYWALL

Please submit your resume with a cover letter by 5:00 pm Friday, January 27, 2012 to:

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The award-winning Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows News has an immediate opening for a full time Advertising Sales Representative.

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MOVING & STORAGE

$45/Hr

Making Your Renovations Come True...

ACCOUNTING/TAX/ BOOKKEEPING

*Some conditions apply

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.

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Local & Long Distance

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

HELP WANTED

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

AFFORDABLE MOVING

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

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS

ACCOUNTING BOOKKEEPING SERVICES

260

OF EDUCATION

TRAIN TO BE A PRACTICAL NURSE IN NEW WEST TODAY!

287

HOME/BUSINESS 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

STUDY.WORK. S .

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

THE

Register for any Sprott-Shaw Community College program between Dec. 1, 2011 - Feb. 29, 2012 and receive up to $1000* towards tuition.

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

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

EDUCATION

GIFT SUCCEED. D

FINANCIAL SERVICES

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

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HOME/BUSINESS 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.

CRIMINAL RECORD?

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

PERSONAL SERVICES

MOVING & STORAGE

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Real Professionals, Reasonable. Rates. Different From the Rest. 604-721-4555. ABE MOVING - $35/Hr. Per Person *Reliable Careful Movers. *Rubbish Removal. *24 Hours. 604-999-6020

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

356

RUBBISH REMOVAL

bradsjunkremoval.com

Haul Anything... But Dead Bodies!! 604.

220.JUNK(5865)

Serving The Lower Mainland Since 1988

Mr. Cleanup Disposal SAME DAY SERVICE Seniors Discount

Call Andrew (778)868-3374

Wednesday, January 25, 2012 NewsLeader A19 HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 356

RUBBISH REMOVAL

RECYCLE-IT! JUNK REMOVAL Recycled Earth Friendly • Electronics • Appliances • Old Furniture • Construction • Yard Waste • Concrete • Drywall • Junk • Rubbish • Mattresses

On Time, As Promised, Service Guaranteed!

604.587.5865

www.recycleitcanada.ca

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SUNDECKS

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 560

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

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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

BLOOD HOUND PUPS, CKC reg’d health chk, 2nd vac, micro chipped, 4 fem’s. Liver & Tan. Ready to go. $500. Call 604-574-5788. Cairn Terriers: shots/dewormed. Ready to go to good homes. over 20 yrs of referrals. 604-807-5204 or 604-592-5442 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 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 PUPPIES FOR SALE, 6 wks old, Terrier X Chihuahua $350 Call 604-856-3855

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 518

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.

548

FURNITURE

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

706

APARTMENT/CONDOS

Burnaby Condo $455,000 ESPRIT North #1408 - 7325 Arcola Condo w/ mountain view. 2 BR - 2Bath -2 Pkg stalls, storage. sauna and exercise rm. Income $1650. Vacant Brookside Rlty Dave 604-240-3523

627

HOMES WANTED

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

636

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

APARTMENT/CONDO

RENTALS 706

BURNABY

HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS

www.dannyevans.ca

Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley

696

OTHER AREAS

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

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

BURNABY. Bright, spacious renov 1 bdrm apt. Quiet, adult oriented bldg. Close to Brentwood SkyTrain. N/S. N/P. Heat & h/w included. $875/mo. Avail now. 604-841-6984 Coquitlam/Bby reno’d, 1 bdrm $825 incl balc. heat hotwater & prkg. Nr skytrain & shops N/P 604-939-9242

Quiet & well maintained bldg. Includes heat & hot water. On site manager. Cat okay. AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY Secure parking available. For viewing call:

2003 Cadillac CTS. Black on black, leather, sunroof. Must see! $10,500, Mint. Phone 604 809 6235

Please call 778-994-2334

** 6960 ELWELL ST ** Near HighGate Mall

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

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....

Auto Financing 1.800.910.6402

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS 1996 Honda Accord, auto, 4 dr, red, am/fm/cd, full load, newer tires, lady driven, 197K, $3200. 604-889-5356

Call 604- 521-3448

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

1997 MERCEDES E420, all options, mint, garage kept. 118,000 kms. $7200 firm. 604-805-4545.

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604-525-2661 COQUITLAM 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.

✮

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

✮

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

✮

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

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

BLUE MOUNTAIN APT

Call for showing 604-931-4014 www.aptrentals.net COQUITLAM

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

Call (604) 931-2670

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

www.aptrentals.net BURNABY

Villa Del Mar 6630 Telford Ave.

Bright large newly reno’d 1 and 2 bedroom suites for rent. Freshly painted, new hardwood floors, huge balcony. Only 2 min walk to Metrotown Mall. Please call 778-994-2334 to view. Move in TODAY! 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

HIGH VOLTAGE! bcclassified.com 604-575-5555

709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL 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.

715

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

BURNABY. AVAILABLE Now Four bedroom duplex. Rent $2500. Prime location. Call 604 825 2700

HOMES FOR RENT

PORT COQUITLAM, Suffolk Ave. 3 bdrm., 2 baths, plus 1 bdrm. bsmnt. suite, quiet street, fenced yard, garage, Feb. 1. $1700 mo. + utils. (604)931-6317

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

750

SUITES, LOWER

Coquitlam Central. Bright 1 bdrm. Quiet & beautiful. Nr amenits. Inste lndry. Pri ent. N/P. N/S. Refs. Feb 1. $875 + 1/3 utils. 604-936-5324.

Two open heart surgeries. One big need. Help us build a new BC Children’s Hospital. Please Give.

847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES Auto Loans Approved!! Largest Dealer Group Huge Selection Cars Trucks Vans Suvs. Free delivery BC/AB Best Rates Always Approved. Apply online: autocredit911.com or call Tollfree-1-888-635-9911

A/C, microwave, slideout, DSI water heater, awning, $4000 in savings! $14,983 (stk.28226A) www.fraserwayrv.com 1-800-806-1976 DL #30644

2011 SALEM T23FD

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

1-800-910-6402

www.PreApproval.cc

MAPLE PLACE TOWERS

Call 604-421-1235

#1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME 604.683.2200

1 & 2 Bdrm close to trans & shop with dishwasher, fireplace, heat included.

For further info call 604-451-6075 to view

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.

2008 TRAIL CRUISER 26QBS

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

1 & 2 Bdrm quiet bldg near Safeway, dishwasher, storage, heat included.

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

Metro Vancouver Housing Co-operation.

RECREATIONAL/SALE

Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal

ADELAIDE APT

Subsidies available based on gross houseold income.

PORT COQUITLAM Northside, 2 bdrm grd flr. gas F/P. Garage parking. Private entry. $800/mo. N/S. N/P. Avail Feb. 1. 604-942-9725.

751

SUITES, UPPER

New Westminster, 2 bdrm 1000sf ste all new appls incl W/D. 1 cat OK $1250 incl gas/elec 604-525-6295

752

TOWNHOUSES

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

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

The Scrapper

BURNABY

CLAREMONT TERRACE

845

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

6985 Walker Ave

Call 604- 522-5230

Burnaby:

TRANSPORTATION

CARS - DOMESTIC

Loan. Apply Now, 1.877.680.1231

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.

736

beasuperhero.ca

818

AUTO FINANCING

Walker Manor

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.

1.888.663.3033

810

TRANSPORTATION

BURNABY

Super Clean ONE Bedrooms

BURNABY

660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE

APARTMENT/CONDO

TRANSPORTATION

Need A Vehicle! Guaranteed Auto www.UapplyUdrive.ca

NEED YOUR PRE-ENGINEERED STEEL BUILDING ERECTED? Professional crews available. We service Western Canada. All Brands. Excl references. Call MSC at 1-800-979-2993

REAL ESTATE

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

RENTALS

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

Pass through storage, DSI water heater, outside shower, awning, A/C, microwave. $13,283 (Stk.30371) www.fraserwayrv.com 1-800-806-1976 DL #30644

845

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673

1994 Ford Explorer, 4x4, XLT, very clean, runs great, 160,000kms, Micheline all season tires. AirCared for 2 yrs. $3200. 604-541-0344 1999 CHEVY BLAZER, black, mags 2” lift 4x4, Air Cared, std. new clutch $4995 obo 604-826-0519

851

TRUCKS & VANS

1998 PONTIAC TRANSPORT, 7 pass., great cond., green, $2000. 604-530-3931, 866-3931 1999 CHEVY VENTURE, white, auto, rebuilt trans, head gasket, new brakes, $2495. (604)826-0519 2002 DODGE CARAVAN blue, loaded, 150K, AirCared. 778-773-6226 or 604-540-1941. 2003 CHEV AVALANCHE, auto., 4x4, white, loaded with options. $10,000 firm (604)538-9257 2006 FORD F350 FX4 Diesel Lariat, full load. Leather etc. Over $10,000 in recent repairs- with receipts - Tires, brakes, shocks etc. No acc. $18,900/obo. (778)3224593 or 778-893-4866

A20 NewsLeader Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Carlson Wagonlit Travel

TRAVEL SHOW Sunday, January 29 | 1 pm – 4:30pm Fraser River Discovery Centre

(across from the River Market at the Quay in New Westminster)

Admission by DONATION to the local food bank. There will be door prizes throughout the show and a Grand Prize of $500 in travel certiﬁcates

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The lakes of Italy

Princess Cruise

The Grea t Wall

Panama Canal

1:20 – 1:40 PM

1:50 – 2:10 PM

2:20 – 2:40 PM

• Touring in Style: Europe & India • Italian Style Cruising

• China & Indochina • Cruising

• River Cruising g • Panama

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Fiji

River sing Crui

Paris Machu Pichu

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2:50 – 3:10 PM

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