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A2 NewsLeader Wednesday, November 16, 2011

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Monday, November 28, 2011 - 6:00 pm

EVENTS

Council Chamber, City Hall 511 Royal Avenue, New Westminster, BC V3L 1H9

Wednesday, November 23

TEXT AMENDMENT

5:30 pm Multiculturalism Advisory Commmittee Committee Room #2

ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 7494, 2011 Purpose:

CITYPAGE 26 WEEKS TO EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, ARE YOU PREPARED? For the next 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.

CALENDAROF

The purpose of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 7494, 2011 is to incorporate the intent of the 1995 Council adopted encroachment policy into Zoning Bylaw No. 6680, 2001.

If approved, the text amendment would address the development density and lot coverage issues that result from the encroachment of existing buildings across legal lot lines onto neighbouring properties. The text amendment would also deal with the current prohibition of placing more than one building on a lot in the case where an existing building encroaches on a neighbouring lot.

Thursday, November 24 6:30 pm Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee Council Chamber

City Contact: Development Services Department 604-527-4503.

Inspection of Documents: A copy of the proposed bylaw and related material may be inspected at Legislative Services, City Hall, 511 Royal Avenue, New Westminster, British Columbia during normal office hours being 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday inclusive (except Statutory Holidays) from November 7, 2011.

Public Participation: At the hearing, the public shall be allowed to make representations to the Council respecting matters contained in the proposed bylaw. All persons who believe their interest in property is affected by the proposed bylaw shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard, or to present written submissions respecting matters contained in the bylaw.

COMMUNITY SAFETY GRANT The City of New Westminster and New Westminster Community Policing Committee (NWCPC) have partnered together to offer residents an opportunity to come together and talk about community safety by offering the Community Safety Grant.

The Community Safety Grant aims to encourage local residents and merchants to participate in community safety and livability by hosting neighbourhood safety meetings and events. These safety meetings or events are used as a forum to talk about crime prevention, whereby police staff or volunteers would like to attend and talk to your group or host an information booth.

Written submissions can be submitted to the Corporate Officer until the close of the Public Hearing. All persons who prefer to have their submissions available to Council members in advance as part of the Public Hearing agenda package, should deliver their submissions to Legislative Services, 511 Royal Avenue, New Westminster, BC, V3L 1H9 (Fax #: 604-527-4594), by 4:30 pm on Tuesday, November 22, 2011.

Please be advised that submissions received will be published on the City of New Westminster website, with other associated information.

The Community Safety Grant is a way to promote safe, livable and cohesive neighbourhoods, which in turn build the best community in which to live, work and play.

No further submissions can be considered by Council after the conclusion of the Public Hearing.

For more information on the Community Safety Grant visit www.newwestpolice.org or www.newwestcity.ca.

Rick Page Corporate Officer This meeting will be broadcast over the internet and/or television.

SEEKING EDUCATORS, CURATORS AND HISTORIANS IN THE AREA OF PUBLIC ART The City of New Westminster’s recently-appointed Public Art Advisory Committee (PAAC) is currently looking to fill 2 seats from within the community of arts professionals – artists, designers, gallery directors, curators, historians, educators, conservators, etc. who have a thorough knowledge of public art, and who are of recognized standing in the arts community.

The Public Art Advisory Committee (PAAC) provides expert community input on the City of New Westminster’s public art policies, projects and procedures – including reviewing all public art projects, developing Terms of Reference for Art Selection Panels (juries), inventory management, conservation, maintenance, de-accessioning, and repair or alteration of artworks in the municipal inventory – and giving guidance and advice from the earliest stages of public art projects proposed for City-owned lands and/ or related to potential donations to the City. These policies, procedures and funding strategy shall be collectively referred to as the Public Art Master Plan.

For the complete Terms of Reference, please see: www.newwestcity.ca/paac_terms If you wish to be considered for appointment to the Public Art Advisory Committee (for the remainder of the 2-year term – to January 31, 2013), please submit your application and a personal résumé of your background. Online applications can be submitted at www.newwestcity.ca/application_community and hard copy forms are available at City Hall, and can be printed from the City’s website.

WEST END RESIDENTS’ ASSOCIATION Tuesday, November 22, 2011 at 7:00 pm at Unity in Action Church, 1630 Edinburgh St at 17th St Agenda will include a discussion on the Master Transportation Plan update.

For more information, call Elmer Rudolph at 604-521-3346.

CONNAUGHT HEIGHTS RESIDENTS’ ASSOCIATION The Connaught Heights Residents’ Association (CHRA) Election of Executives will take place on Thursday, November 17, 2011 from 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm at Connaught Heights Pentecostal Assembly, 2201 8th Avenue.

Positions Available: President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Director At Large To be eligible to vote or be an executive, you must be a member of the CHRA. Membership dues are $5 per year.

If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Karl Brysch (President) at 604-523-1455 or Mr. Mike Walmsley (Vice President) at 604-522-4512, or email connaughtheights@ymail.com

Applications must be submitted online or received by email, fax 604-527-4594, regular postal mail or hand-delivered to Legislative Services no later than Friday, November 18, 2011.

For more information, call Donna Martin, Committee Clerk, at 604-515-3782 or email dmartin@newwestcity.ca.

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Wednesday, November 16, 2011 NewsLeader A3

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Residents get ready for civic duty New Westminster is a small city by Greater Vancouver standards but it is large in the amount of contentious civic issues it has heading into Saturday’s municipal elections.

Traf¿c, development, city ¿nances, Westminster Pier Park, the civic centre, the arts, homelessness, affordable housing, child care, seniors, new schools, conÀict of interest, school district ¿nances, lunch breaks ... the list goes on.

There is also no shortage of candidates. Four are running for mayor, 17 for six city council seats and 12 for seven school trustee positions. Mayor Wayne Wright is seeking his fourth term. His main challenger is expected to be James Crosty, president of Quayside Residents Association. Vance McFadyen and François Nantel are also running for the top job. City council candidates include four backed by the New Westminster and District Labour Council (incumbents

Jonathan Cote, Bill Harper, Jaimie McEvoy and Lorrie MaryAnn Mortensen and Brenda McEachern-Keen.

Williams). Independent Chuck Puchmayr served three An advance poll is today (Wednesday) at city hall from previous terms on council. Betty McIntosh 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, eligible voters We asked: and Bob Osterman are also incumbents. can go to one of 15 locations including all 1. What is your background?

Voice New Westminster’s slate consists elementary schools except Hume Park.

2. What is your community of John Ashdown, David Noshad, Gavin Others are St. Barnabas Church, Century involvement?

Palmer and Susan Wandell. Another former House, The Armoury, Dunwood Place, 3. Why vote for you? councillor, Cal Donnelly, is running as an Glenbrook Park amenities, Sapperton 4. What are the key issues? independent along with James Bell, Vladimir Pensioner’s Hall and River Market.

Krasnogor, Gerry Liu, Paul Mulangu and Those not on the voters list may register Harp Sihota. at the polls. You must be a Canadian, at least For school board, the labour council is backing incumbents 18, and have lived in B.C. since May 17, 2011, and New West Michael Ewen and James Janzen along with Jonina Campbell since Oct. 19. Two ID proving place or residence are required. and David Phelan. Voice has three incumbents on its slate, Info: www.newwestcity.ca/city_hall/mayor_and_council/ Casey Cook, Jim Goring and Lisa Graham along with election_information.php.

Your candidates for Mayor James Crosty

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1) President & CEO of Root Source Inc, Common Law (34 years), Quayside Community

1. Retired Human Resources Manager and Operations Manager, Married, I have two adult sons who do not wish their ages disclosed, I live in the Moody Park area.

2) Board Positions: Quayside Community Board: President (2005 – present); Surrey Arts Council: Vice President (2010) Director (2009-present); Downtown BIA: Promotional Committee (2010 – present); Quaywest Residential Strata Council Vice President & Director at Large (2005- present); Hyack Festival Association: Vice President (2009) & Director at Large (2008); New Westminster Riding President, Vice President & Director at Large (19911995); McBride Sapperton Residents Assoc: Vice President (1990 - 1992); Festivals: Hyack Festival Association Director: Santa Claus Parade, Uptown Street Festival, Volunteer Appreciation and CROSTY Fundraising; Sapperton Festival (founder 1991) & Quayside Boardwalk Festival & Sale (founder) 3) I am concerned about escalating taxes and expenses. We face a $56 million infrastructure backlog (UrbanSystemsReport/April 2011) and the Canada Games Pool needs repair. The city borrowed money for vanity projects rather than ¿xing facilities. I have experience and skills for ¿scal renewal. See solutions in Citizens Chat Newspaper or crosty.ca 4) While there are many issues facing our city citizens have identi¿ed these four key issues as the most important to address in the ¿rst term: 1) Taxes 2) Transportation 3) Arts Culture & Tourism 4) Railway whistles, noise & vibration.

2. Wrote submission to Kraft Foods and won $25,000 for new youth centre (with the help of many volunteers getting the vote out), President New Westminster Lawn Bowling Club (2011,2010,1994) Community Representative Massey Theatre Task Force, Community Representative 2010 Olympic Torch Relay Committee, Founder New Westminster Pride, 18 year member Century House (volunteer), Youth Centre 2011 “Adult Ally” Certi¿cate of Recognition, 2010 Citizen of MCFADYEN the year (nominee), Member Royal Canadian Legion Branch 2, Contributor to Barnabas Transition House.

Past member of New Westminster Licensing Committee.

3. I have proven leadership skills, excellent communicator, positive outlook, excellent at negotiating, mediating and mentoring.

I will bring a new and more inclusive style of communication and leadership to the community which will include quarterly Town Hall meetings rotating through all our neighbourhoods and introduce the “Mayor’s Question of the Week” to all citizens.

I believe that after 9 years in of¿ce that a change in Mayorship is due.

4. Neighbourhood infrastructure improvement, taxes should not exceed inÀation, traf¿c congestion and Family/Youth concerns need to be addressed with a compassionate eye.

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1) Mayoral incumbent, separated, one daughter (Jamie) and two grandsons. I live on the Quayside.

2) For two years I was the president of our slo-pitch league (Lower Mainland 82 Slo-pitch League).

2) Honorary Rotarian with Paul Harris Award. Citizen of the Year 2000. President of the Downtown Business Association, volunteer with many city organizations

3) I think I am the most objective mayoral candidate, which is most important for all stakeholders. I have more than 20 years in business, dealing NANTEL with people and companies. I want to bring new events in New West like a soapbox derby for kids, new sports competitions like Little League Baseball Championships, pool, strong man events, boxing, and maybe MMA (sponsored by businesses?), and a slopitch league among cities.

4) Transportation - traf¿c issues - re-open talks about North Fraser Perimeter Road. Make recycling easier. Affordable housing. Daycare affordability. Better communication with citizens and businesses Pressure the feds to use the Bank of Canada to ¿nance infrastructure expenditures, which will alleviate the tax burden.

4) We must complete projects that are underway. We must encourage new business and projects. Investments in our city must be sought out and then success will keep our tax base strong. Our city must continue to emerge as the place to live and raise your family.

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Cyclist off on ‘are-you-nuts’ trip Cap’s Cycles employee taking a winter bike trip to Arctic Ocean, covering 8,400 km

that’s not necessarily the case now. He would ride 12 kilometres every day to his university classes in Saskatoon. His classmates just shook their heads. “They thought I was a little bit weird. At that time not too many people biked in the winter,� he says.

The only time he didn’t was when temperatures dropped to the minus-40C range. He never fell once on any of his Saskatoon sojourns in the snow. “Ice on a bicycle is not very slippery.

When you get to that temperature it feels like pavement,� he insists.

There are also advantages to riding in winter. There are no bugs, no bears and no rain. “I much prefer riding in the snow.�

Since he’ll be riding on highways all the way Boughton believes if he gets in trouble it won’t be hard to Àag down help and he’ll have GPS satellite messenger communication for emergencies. He says the biggest danger is likely to be during foggy or dark conditions when truck drivers barreling down the highway will assume he’s going as fast as they are when they see Boughton’s reÀectors because they’re not used to seeing cyclists in the winter. His boots are capable of keeping feet from freezing in temperatures of minus100C. He’ll carry lots of merino wool layers and two down coats.

In the cold, Boughton also has to always have some fabric over his mouth so the air he breathes is warm enough to go down his throat.

Grant Granger ggranger@newwestnewsleader.com

When Brek Boughton tells people what he’s going to do for the next three months the universal response is “are you nuts?!�

Boughton is leaving Saturday from Cap’s Bicycle Shop in Sapperton, where he works doing sales, on an 8,400 kilometre bicycle ride by himself. Considering the time of year, most would expect he’d be heading to Tijuana, not Tuktoyaktuk.

That’s right, Tuktoyaktuk, a tiny town on the shores of the Arctic Ocean. And he’s going at a time of year when the weather is not only inhospitable but can be downright hostile. “There’s lots of people who think I’m nuts, including my father,� says Boughton, 41. “He keeps trying to get my girlfriend to convince me not to do it. I’m not as fearful as he is.�

Last year, Boughton rode by himself across Canada from the PaciÂżc to the Atlantic. It turned out to be quite a revelation to him.

When he started he packed 290 pounds on his six-foot-four frame, and he was worried about the weather. “I realized how it was possible anybody can do it. You can be 12 to 75 and you can do it,� said Boughton, who now is a comparatively svelte 220 pounds. “That trip dispelled some myths for me. My fears seemed a little bit too much. Anybody can do

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Brek Boughton, who works at Cap’s Bicycle Shop in New Westminster, is getting ready to ride his specially rigged bike to Tuktoyaktuk in the middle of winter.

it. It’s not like I’m a fantastic athlete.�

He had been thinking of doing something shorter than going coast to coast. He eventually twigged onto a way to keep in the coast-to-coast theme, by going from the PaciÂżc to the Arctic. To make that happen, Boughton would have to do it in the winter because the last 180 kilometres between Inuvik and Tuktoyaktuk is only available via ice road. So Boughton decided to continue

his myth-busting ways by showing it’s possible to bicycle in the winter.

He’s heard of another rider who has made the trek, but with a support vehicle accompanying him. However, Boughton also knows of some cyclists who have done longdistance trips in similar conditions in Siberia.

Boughton grew up in Saskatchewan so extreme cold is nothing new. As a youngster winter was his favourite season, although

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Wednesday, November 16, 2011 NewsLeader A5

A gathering of Perfect Strangers Portrait show matches artists with New West residents they don’t know Grant Granger ggranger@newwestnewsleader.com

Happy face stickers are plastered all over the walker June Massey uses when she wanders around Thornebridge Gardens retirement residence in New Westminster.

They match the smile that seems permanently plastered on her face.

So when painter Bob Altwein asked her not to smile as she posed for her portrait, she resisted, at ¿rst.

“You wouldn’t let me smile,” she teases Altwein as they reminisce in the facility’s pub about the ¿ve hours of sittings over two sessions as part of the New West Artists’ Perfect Strangers exhibition.

“Well that’s because people don’t smile most of the time,” Altwein reasons.

“I do!” the sociable senior promptly pipes up.

When a request came into Thornebridge from Laura Vladimirova, curator of the exhibit, looking for subjects to volunteer to sit for a portrait, the 78-year-old Massey was the only one to come forward.

The show’s concept hooks up local artists with somebody they don’t know. The end result is a collection of portraits, drawings, prints, photographs and sculptures that will be on display and for sale at the River Market

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New Westminster artist Bob Altwein sizes up the subject of his painting for the Perfect Strangers exhibit, June Massey, a resident at Thornebridge Gardens

starting Nov. 25.

“He wanted a Mona Lisa smile so that’s what he got,” says Massey in her Welsh lilt.

Until Boxing Day last year, she and her husband Doug—brother to former MLA George Massey, for whom the tunnel is named—lived in a three-storey condominium in the HighGate area of Burnaby. However,

on Boxing Day last year, Doug passed away at the age of 91 and she moved to Thornebridge. After participating in the facility’s fashion show earlier this year, she was more than willing to sit for a painting.

“I’m one of the youngest ones here and nobody else could last,” Massey says with a laugh.

“I amazed myself. I didn’t think I could do it. I didn’t ¿dget, did I?” she asks Altwein.

He smiles and shakes his head.

“It’s hard to paint, but it’s also hard to sit.

Imagine my 12-year-old daughter sitting for three hours,” says Altwein, who moved to New Westminster six years ago.

He was intrigued from the start when he was approached by New West Artists, a group he recently joined.

“I just thought it was a really amazing idea on a number of fronts,” says Altwein.

First, it got him back painting, which he loves, and second, it got him involved in a community he loves living in. And third, “I had no idea who I would get and that, too, was exciting.”

During the sittings she told him her life stories.

“There’s always a sense of loss when a life partner leaves. It made June more than just a sitter. It made her three dimensional and that enhanced the experience,” says Altwein.

“I respect her because she’s lived a really full life. She’s lived ups and downs, she’s a survivor.”

Twenty-¿ve subjects were paired with 25 artists, although some of the original subjects got cold feet and had to be replaced. None of the subjects have seen the ¿nal product and won’t until they are revealed Friday, Nov. 25 at 6:30 p.m., at River Market, where they will be on display for a month. twitter.com/@newwestnews

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QUESTION OF THE WEEK:

Wielding our power

LAST WEEK:

Saturday is election day.

Municipal elections lack the glamour of federal and provincial campaigns. There are no airconditioned tour buses, no packs of media clustered around the candidates, no rousing speeches broadcast on the nightly news.

Stage-managed photo ops are few and far between.

The election campaign of a candidate for city council or school board is a lot of worn shoe leather, knocking on doors, greeting people on the sidewalk, attending small meetings in cramped rooms rather than expansive halls. Some candidates are so thrifty they even manage to recycle their signs from previous campaigns.

But those humble candidates who are elected for municipal of¿ce will end up wielding a great deal of inÀuence on our day-to-day lives.

The decisions they make will effect our communities in profound and lasting ways.

They’ll determine how much we have to pay in property taxes, and how that money is used or squandered. They’ll effect how we get around and how many coins we have to plug into the parking meter once we get there. By creating parks and playgrounds, stiÀing or cultivating development, funding police and ¿re departments, setting aside money for the enhancement and repairs of utilities like water and sewage, they’ll have a direct inÀuence on the quality of life in the community that elected them. The decisions school boards make effect the quality of education, the future opportunities available to new generations.

But for some reason, municipal elections rarely capture the attention of voters; only three in 10 bother to cast a ballot. You can bet it’s those silent seven who gripe the loudest when their morning commute is delayed by traf¿c jams, the grass on their boulevard doesn’t get cut, they have to put another quarter in the parking meter or their child’s school gets portables. Unless they take a few moments on Saturday to mark their X, they have no right.

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Local government neglected again VICTORIA – The red-headed stepchild of democracy is shivering on the doorstep again. Most won’t open the door.

Local government elections are always overshadowed by louder events, and this year is no different. The “occupy” nonsense, the teachers’ strike, the precarious economy and the media’s ¿xation on them are part of the problem.

But let’s face it. Public indifference to local government has left it mainly to self-serving politicians and special interest groups. Community newspapers soldier on through the three years between elections to highlight issues and choices, but few people join the debate when it’s time to vote.

The recent Union of B.C. Municipalities convention demonstrated this. Local politicians love to tell senior governments what to do. They’d much rather debate smart meters or bad old Ottawa’s RCMP costs than talk about their own performance.

Most of the mayors and councillors on hand were unhappy with the province’s plan to appoint

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a municipal auditor-general to examine the ef¿ciency of municipal spending. Just another layer of bureaucracy, according to these experts on the subject.

At the convention, I asked NDP MLA Carole James about this. A veteran of local government, she observed that it would be awkward for local politicians to go back to their communities and campaign against accountability. There is much that is not discussed and it goes beyond technical details like performance auditing. How about amalgamation in places where there are clearly too many municipal boundaries, policing is fragmented and administration is duplicated? You won’t hear much on that, unless more voters insist.

Business groups and community newspapers raise it, and it fades

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away. Not enough people care.

Few challengers and even fewer incumbent politicians signed the taxpayers’ pledge offered up at local election time by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business. It’s a modest proposal to match spending growth with real growth. Candidates don’t want to talk about the fact that B.C. municipal spending, adjusted for inÀation, is now growing almost four times as fast as population growth. Pay and bene¿ts for municipal employees grow much faster than private sector rates. Not enough people care.

The Canadian Union of Public Employees is campaigning against contracted private development of water utilities. They prefer their high-cost monopoly. And outside their special interest support, not enough people care. School board elections have become even more of an insider activity. To take one example, a school trustee candidate forum in Abbotsford last week started with a protest march by 18 teachers. They carried their message inside, demanding smaller classes, more special

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needs support, the familiar list of demands in their dysfunctional relationship with the provincewide bargaining agent.

School trustees have no actual authority over these huge and costly issues. The province took away school board taxing authority long ago, because the teacher and support staff unions have the money and voting numbers to control low-turnout local elections for their own bene¿t. Now the unions have to settle for vetting candidates according to their willingness to lobby the B.C. government on behalf of unions.

There are still things you can do to compare candidates, and it doesn’t take long to sort through a dozen or two hopefuls. Check this paper’s website for recent surveys and stories on the local candidates, and take some time on Saturday to back the people you think have the best experience, independence and understanding of the community’s needs. Occupy the voting booth.

Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press.

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Hyack Festival Society on the right track Re: Can Hyack be better?

(NewsLeader, Oct. 28) In response to the column by Chris Bryan entitled, we would like to take the opportunity to reÀect on some of the comments contained in the article.

It is certainly not the ¿rst time the question has been asked.

Indeed, we are frequently asking ourselves at the Hyack Board and Committee level how we can improve our many festivals and events from year to year. That will always be part of the process.

By way of history, the Royal City Society (later changed to the New Westminster Hyack Festival Association) was formed at the request of the City in 1971 primarily because City Hall wanted to have a separate entity organize the Hyack Festival Week and other annual community events.

The Hyack Festival Association has, in essence, become the city’s event planning organization.

It was deemed to be the most cost-effective means of marshalling volunteers to organize the city’s major annual signature events

rather than incur the costs within the city’s administration.

Over the past 40 years, Hyack has been run by a volunteer board, loyal membership along with an executive director and a few staff.

Through the years, the number of annual events we coordinate has increased to over 20, a huge commitment by any standard.

In addition to our Ambassador Program, Hyack Festival Week and Hyack International Parade, we help organize such events May Day and the Ancient and Honourable Anvil Battery salute to the Queen, which are important historical ceremonies that make New Westminster unique in the region.

Our annual event calendar also includes the Easter Antique Car Parade, Christmas Parade of Lights, FraserFest, Gala Auction, Uptown Street Fair and Zest of New West.

We certainly do not believe our events are “scraped together at the last minute,” as planning for events starts months in advance and is often a year-round process. It was suggested our events are becoming stale.

As any event organizer will tell you, it’s easy to fall into the rut of planning events in the “same old way” as last year. If it worked, why change, right?

However, it is always dif¿cult to introduce new ideas without the requisite event revenues. The point being—sometimes it’s easier said than done.

Hyack can be very proud of our commitment of promoting the City of New Westminster through our annual events and our long-standing participation in local parades (Cloverdale Rodeo, Steveston Salmon Festival, Vancouver Canada Day, Grey Cup and Rogers Santa Parades). We also attend 10 festivals throughout the Paci¿c Northwest.

There is no doubt our efforts encourage tourism and generate economic activity for New Westminster.

Mr. Bryan referred to Surrey’s success in organizing festivals with an in-house Special Events department.

It is indeed very timely that we have selected Douglas Smith as our

new executive director. Douglas was employed by the City of Surrey for four years as Manager, Filming and Special Events.

He was instrumental in the growth and success of Surrey’s Canada Day celebrations and was responsible for the introduction of the Fusion Multicultural Festival.

His vision, organizational skills and experience in large-scale celebratory events will be a huge asset going forward.

We will be making a very strong push to build revenues in 2012 by developing stronger partnerships within the community and by introducing a more comprehensive sponsorship program.

Our events are sure to reÀect increased vibrancy as funding grows.

We will continue to take the pulse of the community and institute fresh ideas. \With a strong business model it will only “Make Hyack Better.”

Rick Molstad President Hyack Festival Association

ATKINSON RESPONDS It has come to my attention that a private and personal letter of thanks that I wrote to friends and people in the community who have supported me has been made public by school trustee Casey Cook.

Retiring after 31 years as a school trustee, and having experience and interest in the community, I have indicated support to certain trustee candidates who I strongly believe would look after the interest of the students and best serve the community of New Westminster as members of the Board of Education.

Brent Atkinson New Westminster

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He won’t be staying in any hotels but he is hoping to couch surf along the way. For those 500-kilometre stretches between towns that will take up to a week, he’ll be carting three down sleeping bags. One that’s good to minus-30, another to minus-12, and a third he can pull over one of the others to make a ¿ve to 10 degree difference. He’s hopeful the combinations will work for the bulk of the trip.

For extreme conditions, he’ll be carrying a vapor barrier, meaning he’ll jump naked into a plastic bag to prevent sweating into the down bags. If that happens the bag will lose its loft, rendering it useless.

Boughton will ride a special cargo bike called a Surly Big Dummy made out of heavy duty parts he and others at Cap’s have been building for months.

It will have studded tires and racks on the front and back to carry 100 pounds of gear. “Pulling that up hills is going to be somewhat dif¿cult,” admits Boughton, who’s receiving support from Rotary Club. He will also be using a dynamo hub that can operate in cold weather to power the light he’ll need when he’s riding in the dark so he can average 100 kilometres a day. The hub will also charge a battery pack which can, in turn, charge electronic devices.

He’ll be carting an all-fuel stove, and since he’ll be consuming about 8,000 calories a day he’ll need enough to last about seven days on those stretches.

His father’s biggest fear, having grown up on the prairies where machines can freeze up in extreme cold, is the bike’s moving parts won’t work.

Boughton shares the concern. With all the weight he’s packing on the bike it will get harder to pedal as the cold does its work on the grease and bearings.

Besides mythbusting, another reason for Boughton’s trip is to raise money to help ship bikes to Africa. Cap’s is collecting bikes for The Bicycle

Empowerment Network which buys shipping containers that hold 450 bikes, converts part of them into a bicycle repair area and then ships them to communities in southern Africa. The bikes allow health care workers to expand their range.

On Friday (Nov. 18), 10 per cent of all the sales at Cap’s will go to this cause. The day after, Boughton will be seeking company on the ¿rst leg of his journey. He will leave Cap’s at 2 p.m., accompanied by his mother with whom he’s done a riding trip in Scandinavia, for a 55-kilometre ride to Abbotsford.

Cap’s owner Gord Hobbis had a similar “are-younuts” reaction as everybody else when Boughton ran the idea by his boss.

“He very calmly gives you all the reasons and it all makes sense. Then it’s, ‘Holy cow, what can I do to help this guy?’” says Hobbis. “It’s an aggressive schedule, but he’s very determined.”

The shop has custom built bicycles before, and Hobbis enthusiastically helped research what would be needed and then helped build it. Cap’s will also be ready to ship emergency gear if he needs it.

Hobbis will also have a job waiting for Boughton after he returns.

ARCTIC TREK Brek Boughton’s 8,400 kilometre journey that begins Saturday will travel up the Coquihalla Pass to Kamloops before riding Highway 5 to Jasper and then Hinton, Alta., where he’ll head to Dawson Creek in B.C.’s Peace River country and the Alaska Highway which will take him to Whitehorse. The unpaved Dempster Highway will take him from Dawson City to Inuvik and then on to Tuktoyaktuk.

To keep track of his progress go to www. cyclingintothedark.com and follow him on his Facebook site.

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Report spanks cities for overspending Business lobby urges better cost control

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No Lower Mainland cities have come even close to limiting their spending to a growth rate deemed sustainable by a small business lobby group.

The Canadian Federation of Independent Business released an analysis Monday that found overall municipal operating spending in the province has soared at nearly four times the combined rate of population and inÀation over the past decade.

Mission – which the CFIB credits with one of the best cost-control records – still saw its spending grow at double that rate from 2000 to 2009 and almost every other city in the region increased its spending at least three times as fast. “Municipalities are spending more than ever and faster than ever,� said CFIB B.C. director Shachi Kurl. “Taxpayers can only bear so much. Things are on track to become unsustainable.�

The Union of B.C. Municipalities has previously argued cities are struggling to pay more costs that are being downloaded onto them by senior government, and have little control over some escalating costs, such as policing.

But the CFIB discounts that argument, noting cities are also receiving much more in grants and transfers from Ottawa and Victoria, while also raising much more revenue in fees and charges. “We are by no means suggesting communities should sacriÂżce public safety,â€? Kurl said. “There are far more places for cities to look at trimming spending and holding the line than cutting policing.â€?

She said the CFIB would like new councils elected Nov. 19 to try harder to contain the wage and beneÂżt demands of unionized municipal workers.

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According to the BC Municipal Spending Watch 2011 report, the biggest cities in the province spent on average $1,290 per person on operating costs in 2009.

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ELECTION 2011 Candidates for School Trustee We asked the candidates: 1. What is your background?

2. What is your community involvement?

3. Why vote for you?

4. What are the key issues?

James Bell Did not respond

Jonina Campbell 1) I have three children, 8, 5, and 2, with my husband, Andrew. I have taught elementary for 10 years, both primary and intermediate, and am now a resource teacher with the Richmond School CAMPBELL District.

2) To promote outdoor play and active living, I established GUU Nights (Growing Up Urban) where neighbourhood children get together to play games like kick-thecan and capture-the-Àag. I served on the Community and Social Issues Committee, the

Early Childhood Development Committee, the Child Care Strategy Task Group, and I organized and hosted - in conjunction with the New Westminster Early Childhood Development Committee - an all-candidates meeting, called Livable Cities Need Children and Families for the 2008 election.

3) We are at a critical time in education, both locally and provincially. Locally we have three new schools to build, quality and attractive buildings and playgrounds that will reÀect the needs of New Westminster. As a collaborative and decisive leader, I will work hard to ensure the timely completion of the capital project.

4) In addition to the schools project, another concern is traf¿c and congestion around schools. Another issue is student achievement and well-being. A fourth issue is technology and its role in education. I support the use of technology in our classrooms. As a teacher I have seen ¿rst hand its bene¿ts in facilitating student learning.

Casey Cook (Voice) 1) Married to wife Jan, two adult children, one grandchild in NW school system. I have lived in Glenbrook South for 26 years. I am retired (administrator, City of Vancouver).

Currently - commissioner of the Western Lacrosse Association.

2) Member of NW City Council (1993-2005); Kiwanis Senior Care Centre Society (President); Western Lacrosse Association (commissioner); St. Mary’s Hospital COOK (director); Massey Theatre Society (director); Fraser River Discovery Centre (director); President/general manager NW Salmonbellies; 2000 - Inductee into the Canadian Lacrosse Hall of Fame; Library board and several committees of council 3) I bring a unique blend of experience and perspective to a board. Issues of education, complete and healthy neighbourhoods are important to me. Construction of the new schools will happen; it will require a collaborative approach. We need fresh approaches and ideas as we advance in a digital age and 21st century learning.

4) Design and construction of the elementary, middle and high schools (designed to reÀect forward-looking ideas and practices in education). Putting in place contemporary management plans and practices, which will enable us to move forward strategically and

effectively, eg: 21st century learning, budget management, communications and staff performance management.

Michael Ewen 1) Teacher, married, grown children.

My family has lived in New West for ¿ve generations. I grew up in Sapperton (attended McBride and NWSS) and as an adult I’ve lived in Brow of the Hill, Queen’s Park, the Quay and currently Glenbrook.

2) NDP member since 1975. When my children were younger I volunteered in minor hockey and other sports. All school board committees (I was responsible for setting up the community board committees). Civic EWEN committees: Parks and Rec, Pedestrian and Bicycle Subcommittee, Youth Advisory Committee.

3) I have been working to protect and improve education in New West for many years and we are seeing signi¿cant improvements in student’s successes. I have a track record of supporting programs that meet the needs of our children—and keeping programs in place even in the face of ¿nancial challenges.

Please see CANDIDATES FOR TRUSTEE, A12

RE-ELECT

JAIMIE MCEVOY FOR NEW WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL

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A12 NewsLeader Wednesday, November 16, 2011

ELECTION

RE-ELECT

Jonathan X. Cote New Westminster City Council

Making a Difference

Developing a Strong Local Economy • Fostering employmen t generating developmen t • Creating vibrant commercial centres

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୅ SCHOOL

TRUSTEES from PAGE A11

4) Underfunding. Lack of support for special needs students. Support for our employees for 21st century learning. Building schools.

Jim Goring (Voice) 1) Risk consultant and insurance broker.

Married, with two children ages 20 and 17. Live in Glenbrooke North.

2) Past president and one of the founders of the Glenbrooke North Residents’ Association, past board member of the Massey Theatre Society, past member of the District Parent Advisory Committee, past member of the Ecole Glenbrook Middle School Design Committee 3) With the education and business experience to bring important skills and perspectives to discussions and decisions of the board, I know how to focus the team and get results. I believe in involving the community in true consultation and in listening to your voice. I represent all of the community.

Betty McIntosh osh City Councillor llor

604 619 8455 www.bettymcintosh.ca h.ca M13 BettyM13

4) Achieving optimal capacity numbers at all schools with the construction of three new schools; improving governance structures and district partnerships; with the city, establishing stability for Massey-Theatre operations; addressing staff-andstudent-based special needs issues; Implementing proven paradigms and protecting and expanding choice in district programs.

James Janzen 1) I work at Burnaby Public Library for the Home Library Service (we deliver the library to folks at home). I live near Moody Park. I am married to Marianne with one daughter, Katie, who is 21 years old.

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4) Build the new elementary, middle and high schools, involving the community in the design and phasing. Amid the din of construction, maintain the commitment to provide quality services to children, communicate with the home, engage and appreciate our employees, manage our ¿nances better, improve corporate governance and celebrate success.

Lisa Graham (Voice)

RE-ELECT BETTY McINTOSH TO COUNCIL

levels, will be an asset toward transitioning into best-practice 21st century learning.

1) A ¿fth generation Massey-Victory Heights family, husband David and I are parents of David (NWSS special needs graduate, 2010) and Julie (NWSS honour-roll student, Grade 11). Formerly, a district-sales manager for an international ¿rm and a small business owner.

2) Chaired, Education and Social Responsibility Committee; Liaison to Ministry of Children and Families, to the Montessori Society, to Aboriginal Education, to district schools; City’s social issues, and family court committees, “Literacy Now”; the British Columbia School Trustee Association’s Student Citizenship Award Committee (three GRAHAM year appointment by the president of BCSTA); Organizing committee, 60th anniversary D-Day/Juno Beach event, the 50th anniversary of F.W. Howay Elementary School, 2011 Seniors’ and Family Festival Day, Canada Day, May Day. 3) As we prepare for a technology-based future with a focus on early-learning, improved governance and choice programming, my years of liaison/ committee work at the district, civic, and provincial

David

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2) I have served on the Massey Theatre Board, the board of ShilohSixth Avenue United Church and I am active in the New Westminster NDP. I am also active in my union local. I have served on a number of city committees.

3) I believe that I have the right combination of experience and enthusiasm for public education. I have always been in favour of giving children and parent’s choices in public schools including French Immersion and Montessori. I am a positive person and I can work well with anyone.

4) Making sure that us adults always put children at the centre of our discussions and decisions.

Making sure every child is not only challenged to be their best but given the support to be their best Building the three new schools we need

Brenda McEachern-Keen (Voice) 1) Lawyer, married, two sons aged 18 and 20, live in Queen’s Park.

2) President, Rotary Club (and Paul Harris Fellow); Treasurer, Queens Park Preschool; Director, Massey Theatre Society 3) I have a passion for education and a desire to help make a great district better. I am all about accountability, integrity and respect.

When we focus on these values throughout our district, we can MCEACHERN deliver the best environment for learning. I want to create a culture where teachers love to teach and children love to learn.

4) Getting the three new schools built. Opening up the business company affairs. More civility amongst trustees. see SCHOOL TRUSTEES, A14

ELECT

NOVEMBER 19, 2011, MAKE YOUR CHOICE

Brenda McEACHERN-KEEN For New Westminster School Trustee brenda.keen@shaw.ca

604.603.5987

Wednesday, November 16, 2011 NewsLeader A13

A14 NewsLeader Wednesday, November 16, 2011

ELECTION ୅ SCHOOL

TRUSTEES from PAGE A12

MaryAnn Mortensen (Voice) 1) Domestic engineer, married, daughter age 8 , son age 5, live in the West End. 2) West-End Residents Association, member. Parent Advisory Council member, McBride ’08-’10, Neighbourhoods of Learning Committee member (2010); Parent Advisory Council member Lord Tweedsmuir/Connaught Heights ’10-current; District Parent Advisory Council, chair (2011), previous vice-chair and secretary; Director at Large, NW Montessori Society (2008-current); British Columbia Confederation of Parent Advisory Councils’ Provincial and Federal Policy Committee member; A founding member of Summerfest at Grimston Park (2010-current) 3) I have a passion for public education. My volunteering and attendance at board meetings gives MORTENSEN me a unique perspective of the issues in New Westminster school district. I would like to contribute to governing the board by creating the best learning and teaching environment in our schools.

4) New and upgraded schools and capital project design consultation, better governance of school board and business company, consultation to inform decision making, transparency, meaningful engagement between school and home, effective communication with all “stakeholders,” 21st century learning - technology to assist in classrooms and choice of pathways to success.

James Pepa 1) I am a residential and commercial contractor.

My ¿ancée and I have three children: Dakotah, 7, Jaime, 4, Kalani, 21 months, and another on the way. I reside in the Connaught Heights neighbourhood and have lived there since I was a baby.

2) I have volunteered hundreds of hours with the Connaught Heights Community School PAC. I am currently the PAC president and enjoy ¿nding ways to raise funds to help with technology upgrades, classroom novel set purchases and other activities the students enjoy.

PEPA

3) Vote James Pepa because being a parent I can represent the views and concerns of parents in our city. If I am elected I will always put students ¿rst.

On November 19th

604 521 3416 lorriew@shaw.ca

4) The biggest issue on everyone’s mind is the timely and on budget completion of the capital project. Another key issue is keeping Hume Park Elementary School open. Putting Hume Park on the chopping block so many times has caused enrolment to plummet and parents’ anxiety to soar.

David Phelan 1) I am a secondary school history teacher in Coquitlam, with a masters in administration and leadership. My wife, Sarah, and I have two young children, aged 4 and 6. The oldest attends F.W. Howay, and the youngest will next year. We live in Massey Victory Heights.

2) My boys are just starting off in soccer, lacrosse and hockey in the community. I help coach their

We asked the candidates: 1. What is your background?

2. What is your community involvement?

3. Why vote for you?

4. What are the key issues?

teams when possible. I have also coached high school sports for many years. I am a member of the City of New Westminster’s Community and Social Issues Committee.

3) As the father of two boys entering the school system I have a keen interest in the success of our schools. I believe my background and experience will be a positive PHELAN inÀuence on the school board, and I will work to maintain strong connections between our schools and our community.

4) Key issues are the responsibility of our school board to build schools that will enable generations of students to succeed. Ensuring our students are healthy, active, and safe. Protecting programs for our students, especially during construction.

Maintaining and building connections between our schools, community, and environment. Proactive, long term planning.

Glen Richmond 1) I’m a manager with the Vancouver Police Department, Married to wonderful wife Catherine, we have a blended-family with ¿ve children (three of which graduated honours from NWSS) and we are empty-nesters in the Moody Park Neighbourhood.

2) I was a school liaison of¿cer with the NW Police (nine years); I led a scout troop in New West (Lord Kelvin two years); Commanded the Royal Westminster Regiment (¿ve years), president of the Hyack Festival Association (2009) and RICHMOND continue to serve as a past president with Hyack.

3) I will bring a fresh perspective, a long-serving community background and a positive ‘can-do’ team-building attitude. I will also bring commonsense and clarity to issues, actively listen to all-stakeholders without prejudice and get things done! It is my intention to work diligentlty to raise the quality of our educational enviroment for the students, teachers, staff, parent and all those who would help ensure the current and future success of our children.

4) Our capital projects (especially the building of our new high school) have languished too long.

Some schools in our district suffer from overcrowding as evidenced by the portable classrooms that are now taking-up precious outdoor play space for our children. Traf¿c, school and street safety continue to be of considerable concern and the current labour unrest is stiÀing progress. That said, I will work hard to help alleviate these concerns as soon as practical.

Wednesday, November 16, 2011 NewsLeader A15

ELECTION Candidates for City Council John Ashdown (Voice)

We asked:

1) Retired businessman, Married to Marge Ashdown. Children, Lisa 49, Judy 48, John Jr. 41, Deborah 33, Deidre 31.Granddaughters Taylor, Jordon, Brianna, Cheyenne, Georgia, Isla. Between 1 and 14 years old. Grandson Mason, three weeks

residents and neighbourhoods are treated fairly.

2) President Moody Park Residents Association, founder and president of the West End Business Association, Board of directors Hyack, Royal ASHDOWN City Farmers Market, member Dogwood Seniors Dragon Boat Club and member of Community Policing Committee

4) The West End needs greenspace, the Sapperton Pensioners Hall needs to be improved, new business needs to be encouraged and a new high school must be built to bene¿t all students, young and old. I want to work to see road and ditch improvements, relief from early morning train noise, a viable public market, infrastructure strengthening, and traf¿c concerns addressed.

3) I am a good choice to bring a better balance to council for the bene¿t of taxpayers. Not just labour.

Bill Harper

4) Better representation on council for all citizens.

Economic development and private sector job creation. Transportation/gridlock. Accountability from all departments.

James Bell Did not respond

Jonathan X. Cote 1) City councillor/claims adjuster/ graduate student (SFU Urban Studies). Married, two daughters (ages 2 and 4), live in Downtown New Westminster 2) I have served on New Westminster city council for the COTE past six years and currently chair the Parks and Recreation, Community & Social Issues and Bicycle and Pedestrian Committees. Before getting elected I was very active in my local residents’ association and volunteered with many community organizations.

3) I feel that I have brought a new perspective to the council table and helped to make New Westminster a more livable community. I am proud of the work that I have accomplished on council and I believe my experience, commitment and energy would provide a valuable asset to the next council.

4) I think the biggest issues facing New Westminster are transportation and the city’s aging infrastructure. There are no easy solutions to these dif¿cult challenges, but it is important that we have a council that is not afraid to confront these issues and work with the community to ¿nd solutions.

Calvin Donnelly 1) Businessman/entertainer. Lived in New West 41 years in the West End. Married to Jolene with two children.

2) Honourary member of the Chamber of Commerce and member and supporter of Century House, Sapperton Old Age Pensioners, Royal Canadian Legion, and Elks Club. Served on most city committees and currently serve DONNELLY on the New Westminster Senior Services Society, Remembrance Day Committee, and Seniors Advisory Committee.

3) To effectively govern city affairs, council needs to be balanced to provide people with the best representation possible. As a resident for 41 years with 18 years experience as an independent city councillor, I know my community and understand the hard work and dedication needed to ensure all

1. What is your background?

2. What is your community involvement?

3. Why vote for you?

4. What are the key issues?

1) City councillor, retired national staff representative Canadian Union of Public Employees. Married with two children. Live in Kelvin neighbourhood 2) Was chair of the Save Saint Mary’s Coalition, coached minor hockey for 12 years 3) I will ensure our environmental policies will be leading edge, that we will have affordable places for our children to live, that we will see increases in childcare spaces, and traditions of the city will be preserved and that we will have an economic development strategy to increase our industrial and commercial tax base to allow us to continue to have the services citizens want. Seniors are important and we need to ensure the services HARPER are there for them. I want New Westminster to be an inclusive city to new immigrants that now are 30 per cent of our population.

4) Building a strong economy with good-paying jobs. We need people to live close to their work, and a strong tax base to pay for city services. In the past we have been developing residential districts without the economic base to support services. We must focus on the economy to be truly sustainable.

Vladimir Krasnogor 1) Professional engineer – electrical. Single. No children. Brow of the Hill neighborhood.

2) Member of City of New Westminster Heritage Grant Committee; Director and founding member of NW Environmental Partners (NWEP); Member of Toastmasters Club, competent communicator (CC) level; Member and active volunteer with Orchid Society and Garden Club; Volunteer with NW Heritage Preservation Society for Heritage Home Tours 3) New Westminster needs change, present council members keep repeating their promises each election and fail to deliver. I have the skills and determination, and be assured that I will bring real, progressive, positive change to New Westminster.

4) Livability – sensitive, logical traf¿c solutions, clean air, noise reduction, availability city recreation facilities, library. Sustainability KRASNAGOR energy conservation and ef¿ciency, reduce-reuse-recycle, composting.

Accountability - getting clear answers from city government, citizen’s concerns to be given due attention, full disclosure on ¿nancial matters.

Heritage preservation - protecting and preserving New Westminster historical charm and rich heritage values see CITY COUNCIL, A16

A16 NewsLeader Wednesday, November 16, 2011

ELECTION ୅ COUNCIL

CANDIDATES from PAGE A15

Gerry Liu 1) Manager of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, I am a single dad with a 17-year-old son, Brandon. I was born and raised in Sapperton.

2) Fraternal Order of Eagles, president and provincial of¿cer; Metro Ball Hockey League administrator; New West Minor Hockey - volunteer dad - Safety manager, assistant coach, divisional league manager, team treasurer.

3) I want to be the “To Do Guy.” I have heard from many of the residents of New Westminster that their issues are often missed or never considered. It seems the city is focused on the large projects and the citizens’ concerns slip through the cracks, which is unacceptable.

4) Conditions of roads in Queensborough; Traf¿c in Connaught Heights; Traf¿c on 20th Street; air quality in Sapperton and Glenbrook; Incinerator (which I oppose); Master Transportaiton Plan; what are the residents of New Westminster getting for their tax dollars?

Jaimie McEvoy 1) Director of the Hospitality Project at the New Westminster Food Bank. I live in Sapperton with my partner and our rescued cats.

2) Past involvements – Author, The Life and Destruction of Saint Mary’s Hospital. Member, New Westminster Environmental Partners. Vicepresident, Royal City Humane Society. Board member, Massey Theatre Society. Member, Homelessness Coalition. Member, MCEVOY Chamber of Commerce. Board member and writer, Heritage Preservation Society.

Member, Fraser River Coalition. Member, Community Policing Committee.

ELECT

NOVEMBER 19, 2011, MAKE YOUR CHOICE

Maryann

MORTENSEN For New Westminster School Trustee mamortensen2011@gmail.com

604.523.0521 maryann-mortensen.blogspot.com www.facebook.com/profile?id:10003012136362

3) I’ve pursued policies which are practical and compassionate, revitalizing our city economically and socially. I’ve given new energy to reducing traf¿c, caring for seniors, supporting sustainability and the environment, and jobs and the economy. A city that cares about people, respects its traditions and heritage, and builds for the future.

4) Traf¿c and transportation – let’s reduce traf¿c in the city, and make our sidewalks safe and accessible for all. Sustainability – protect our environment, and green areas like Poplar Island. Families – add child care spaces, improve community and sports facilities, and continue city’s active support to build three new schools.

Betty McIntosh 1) Registered nurse married 40 years to Ken, a former NWPS member, three adult children who all live in New Westminster. I live in Sapperton.

2) I am at present a city councillor, director of Fraserside, members of Hyack-Century HouseSOAP- Sapperton McBride Residents Association plus attend multiple of fundraisers, events, meeting (see my website) 3) I am an independent candidate with 12 years experience on council who has a record of listening to MCINTOSH residents, advocating for residents and asking questions for residents.

4) Traf¿c throughout the city, affordable taxes and utilities, continued upgrade of infrastructure.

Paul Mulangu 1) Executive director of The Centre of Integration for African Immigrants, single father of two children (20 and 23); I work on Carnarvon Street.

2) I am the executive director/advocate for the Centre of Integration for African Immigrants. I worked to help new immigrants ¿nd jobs, housing and integrate into the community. I participated in the Welcoming and Inclusive committee, The inter-agency committee; Member of Business Improvement Association and the Chamber of commerce; 3) I represent a diversity of ideas, experience, language and socioeconomic background. I understand MULANGU the issues of several segments of the community and identify with them because I too have experienced poverty, wealth, single parenthood, homelessness, being on EI, business ownership.

Because not only do I talk – but I act.

ELECT FOR SCHOOL BOARD

JONINA CAMPBELL Quality Education for New Westminster Students

www.joninacampbell.ca /joninacampbellcampaign @joninacampbell.ca Email: jonina@telus.net

4) Traf¿c congestion, equality of opportunity for all residents, inclusive community, affordable housing, a reduction of red tape when conducting business, sustaining local employment and economic growth, support for local arts and culture, ensuring environmental responsibility is at the core of all decisions made. see COUNCIL, A17

Wednesday, November 16, 2011 NewsLeader A17

ELECTION 2011 David Noshad (Voice) Did not respond

Bob Osterman 1) Operations manager of an aerospace maintenance repair company at YVR. Married 41 years to my wife Marion, with one son Andrew(32 years, NWSS grad) who is married to Cathryn Coe a Naturopathic Doctor, who trained at the Boucher Institute in New Westminster. I have lived 38 years in the West End. 2) Founding president, West End Residents’ Association, and president for 14 Years. Founding member New West Police Service “Citizen’s Patrol” OSTERMAN and a member for 10 years. Past director, Simon Fraser Society for Community Living. Past director, the New Westminster Economic Development Society.

3) I have an intensive community and business background. I started a residents association in a time when no one dared challenge city hall. I still believe resident associations are a vital link in communication to city hall on all issues. I was a past school trustee and can understand the dilemma the school board is in, in school re-construction. I am totally independent.

4) Traf¿c and Transportation.

Taxes, Sewer, Water, Garbage Fees – it is ridiculous that in February of each year you get a $ 1,000 sewer/ water/garbage bill and have to pay it immediately a year ahead.

I would like to see a monthly payment system that is more affordable for taxpayers. Waterfront access. Affordability for seniors, and people on ¿xed incomes.

New Westminster.

4) Two issues: taxes and transportation. For sustainability, city tax increases must equal or be less than the cost of living.

PALMER We need to ¿nd a mutually bene¿cial solution with our neighbouring cities to move the 400,000+ vehicles through, under or around New Westminster so our city remains livable and enjoyable.

Chuck Puchmayr 1) I live in the West End of New Westminster. I am retired. I live with my partner, who owns a successful local small business.

Between us we have four adult children and three grandchildren.

2) I am the founder and a Director of A Beef With Hunger Society, providing food to nonpro¿t meal providers and HIV food bank. Volunteer speaker and donor recruiter for BC Transplant.

Director of New Vista Society, non pro¿t seniors care. Co-chair of New Westminster Homelessness Coalition. Member of the New Westminster Environment Committee.

Founding president and volunteer with New West Junior PUCHMAYR B Salmonbellies lacrosse team.

Governor of Canadian Lacrosse Hall of Fame.

Executive member of West End Business Association. Talking Library project. Director, South Fraser Community Services society.

3) I have a proven track record of delivering large ¿nancial bene¿ts to the city during my previous terms on city council and as MLA. I will bring years of experience to our city along with openness and integrity.

4) Traf¿c, quality of life and affordability. It is becoming more dif¿cult for seniors, families and singles to live in the Lower Mainland. Together, we have to continue work towards fair taxes and creative solutions.

Harp Sihota Did not respond

Susan Wandell (Voice) 1) Legal secretary, employed 27 years by a high pro¿le Vancouver law ¿rm; married with children, Sarah 22, Jamie 18, and Gina 16. Have lived in Massey/Victory Heights for 23 years.

Lorrie Williams 1) Retired teacher, marriage commissioner, one son Glenn, 50, live in Sapperton.

2) President New Westminster Symphony Society, secretary

2) Current past president, Arts Council of New Westminster (president four years, secretary three years); founding president. MasseyVictory Heights Residents’ Association; Served on city’s commissions for: Arts and Culture, Traf¿c, Community Policing, Emergency Advisory

4) Queensborough feels disenfranchised from rest of city and this must be remedied; save land for a future high school; make plan for covering the ditches in a cost effective manner. Traf¿c. We must

New Westminster Kiwanis Club, member Royal City Humane Society, member New Westminster Council of Women, member Sapperton Pensioners Association, member Century House.

3) I am hardworking, love my city and want to WILLIAMS be part of the new projects. After nine years on council, I am experienced and dedicated to making our city one in which all can live comfortably and safely. I am heading a task force on the famous “Wait For Me, Daddy!” photograph and hope to unveil the statues at the foot of Eighth Street on Oct. 5, 2013.

4) Transportation/traf¿c, infrastructure and taxes.

We are Liam (left) and Ryan (right). We have been delivering the newspaper for over a year and we have two routes each.

We work together to Ànish two of our routes and then the other ones we work alone. We are twins and we both love playing lacrosse. Ryan enjoys the outdoors, biking, hiking and anything that is active.

Liam enjoys making models and cooking.

Delivering the paper is great. It’s only two hours a week, it’s really good exercise and we know we can get a good reference when we are old enough to get a different job.

The only down side can be the weather.

We would like to thank the NewsLeader for nominating us for “Carrier of the Week”.

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3) My past track record of community involvement and advocacy proves that I have the work ethic to get things done.

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2011

GENERAL LOCAL ELECTION NOTICE OF ELECTION BY VOTING

ADVANCE VOTING OPPORTUNITIES

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY given to the electors of the City of New Westminster that an election by voting is necessary to elect one (1) Mayor, six (6) Councillors, and seven (7) School Trustees, and that the persons nominated as candidates and for whom votes will be received are:

Advance Voting Opportunities will be open to qualified electors of the City of New Westminster: Date: Time: Location:

MAYOR – One (1) to be elected SURNAME

USUAL NAMES

Crosty McFadyen Nantel Wright

James Vance François Wayne

ELECTOR ORGANIZATION

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and Date: Time: Location:

COUNCILLOR – Six (6) to be elected SURNAME

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ELECTOR ORGANIZATION

JURISDICTION OF RESIDENCE

Ashdown Bell Cote Donnelly Harper Krasnogor Liu McEvoy McIntosh Mulangu Noshad Osterman Palmer Puchmayr Sihota Wandell Williams

John James Jonathan X. Calvin Bill Vladimir Gerry Jaimie Betty Paul David Bob Gavin Chuck Harp Susan Lorrie

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SCHOOL TRUSTEE – Seven (7) to be elected SURNAME

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Bell Campbell Cook Ewen Goring Graham Janzen McEachern Keen Mortensen Pepa Phelan Richmond

James Jonina Casey Michael Jim Lisa James Brenda MaryAnn James David Glen

ELECTOR ORGANIZATION

VOICE New Westminster VOICE New Westminster VOICE New Westminster VOICE New Westminster VOICE New Westminster

JURISDICTION OF RESIDENCE

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GENERAL VOTING DAY, SATURDAY, NOVEMB NOVEMBER 19, 2011 General Voting Day will be open to qualified electors of the City of New Westminster on Saturday, November 19, 2011 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. at the following locations: 1.

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Queen Elizabeth School, 921 Salter Street Connaught Heights School, 2201 London Street Lord Tweedsmuir School, 1714 Eighth Avenue Lord Kelvin School, 1010 Hamilton Street St. Barnabas Anglican Church Hall, 1010 Fifth Avenue John Robson School, 120 Eighth Street River Market, 2nd Floor, 810 Quayside Drive Century House, 620 Eighth Street The Armoury, 530 Queen’s Avenue Herbert Spencer School, 605 Second Street Dunwood Place, 101 – 901 Colborne Street F.W. Howay School, 91 Courtney Crescent Glenbrook Park Amenities Centre, 76 Jamieson Court Richard McBride School, 331 Richmond Street Sapperton Pensioners Hall, 318 Keary Street

Please note that voting cards are not issued to New Westminster electors for the Municipal Election. Qualified electors are entitled to vote once at any one of the above locations.

Tuesday, November 15, 2011 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Council Chamber, 2nd Floor, City Hall, 511 Royal Avenue, New Westminster, B.C.

All qualified electors will be eligible to vote during Advance Voting.

SPECIAL VOTING OPPORTUNITIES Special Voting Opportunities for the 2011 General Local Election will be open to qualified electors of the City of New Westminster on Thursday, November 17, 2011 at the following times and locations: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Queen’s Park Hospital 315 McBride Boulevard New Westminster, B.C.

1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Royal Columbian Hospital 330 Columbia Street East New Westminster, B. C.

Only qualified electors of New Westminster who are patients at the above facilities on the dates and times shown are eligible to vote at the special voting opportunities. Where the patient is unable to attend the voting place within the facility, election officials may attend the patient for the purpose of receiving their ballot.

ELECTOR REGISTRATION If you are not on the list of electors, you may register at the time of voting by completing the required application form available at the voting place. To register you must meet the following qualifications: • 18 years of age or older; and • Canadian citizen; and • resident of BC for at least 6 months immediately preceding voting day; and • resident of OR registered owner of real property in the City of New Westminster at least 30 days immediately preceding voting day; and • not otherwise disqualified by law from voting.

Resident electors will be required to produce 2 pieces of identification, at least one of which must contain the applicant’s signature. The identification documents must prove identity and proof of residency in the City of New Westminster.

Non-resident property electors will be required to produce 2 pieces of identification that provide evidence of the applicant’s identity, at least one of which must contain the signature of the applicant; and must complete the required non-resident property elector application form to prove ownership of property in the City of New Westminster. Applications to register as a nonresident property elector may be made at the Election Office at City Hall from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday (excluding Statutory Holidays) during the period of Tuesday, September 27, 2011 to Saturday, November 19, 2011 (General Voting Day). You will be requested to deliver this form to the voting place, where you will be issued a ballot in order for you to vote. If more than one person owns the property, only one owner may register and that person must have the written consent of a majority of the other owners. You must apply at the Election Office at City Hall in order to prove ownership of property.

FURTHER INFORMATION on the foregoing may be obtained by contacting the Election Office at 604 527-4572.

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EVENTS Dancing Through Time: New Westminster photographer Alison Kirkley documents in black and white the history of dance in Vancouver from the beginning at SFU and other independent dance groups such as Gyrus Dance at a time of innovation and exploration of movement. When: runs through Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m., closed Mondays.

Where: Arts Council of New Westminster Gallery in Queen’s Park, Centennial Lodge.

of the Douglas College philosophy and humanities department leads a discussion on “living with dual loyalties.” Admission by donation. Everyone welcome. Registration and experience not required. When: Wednesday, Nov. 16, 7 to 9 p.m.

Where: Heritage Grill, 447 Columbia St. Info: 778782-5215 or www.philosopherscafe.net.

The Wizard of Oz: Footlight Theatre Company marks its 45th season with The Wizard of Oz, starring 12-year-old Michelle Creber as Dorothy.

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ARTS & CULTURE The Heritage Life Drawing Society is at a new location, 50 Lorne St., just below Douglas College in New Westminster. The society offers artists of all levels and backgrounds the opportunity to practice the art of life drawing with a professional model. Bring own supplies, including easels. When: Every Sunday, 6 to 9 p.m. Cost: $11 members, $14 non-members; Info: herirtagelifedrawing.com or Gillian 604524-0638.

Richard Major Art Group: This non-instructional group has openings for new members, from beginners to advanced. For artists interested in oils, acrylics, watercolours, ink pens, pencils and pencil crayons. When: Meets Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Where: Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, Burnaby. Info: Eileen, 604-515-0371 or Sheila, 604-436-7709.

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

World Poetry New Westminster Night Out: Featured poets, open mike, free raffle and refreshments. Everyone welcome. When: Fourth Wednesday of each month, 6:30 p.m. Where: New Westminster Public Library, 716 6th Ave., New Westminster. Info: 604-526-4729 or www. worldpoetry.ca.

New Westminister and District Concert Band: Welcomes new members (10-99 years) wanting to learn to play a musical instrument (no strings) as well as players of all levels. It has three levels of players: beginners, intermediate and seniors.

When: Monday and Thursday evenings. Where: Richard McBride School gym, New Westminster.

Info: www.nwdband.com or Christine, 604-5268996.

New Westminster Family Place: Gym time, crafts, and games for the kids and a chance for parents to meet new friends and neighbours.

Every Thursday that school is in session, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Where: Daycare room, F.W. Howay School, 91 Courtney Crescent (off Tenth Avenue and Cumberland).

British Columbia Boys Choir: The 100-member choir is now a resident company at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts. Open to boys aged 7 to 24 with five choirs in Burnaby, Vancouver, North Shore and Nanaimo. Register now – no audition required for town choirs. When: Wednesday nights. Where: Shadbolt Centre, Burnaby. Info: www.bcboyschoir.org or 1-888-909-8282.

ESL Conversation Circles at the Library: The New Westminster

Opportunity for immigrants and refugees living in New Westminster: Receive training to increase your knowledge about civic participation with a supportive environment. Join other newcomers for a four-month training period.

When: Wednesdays, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m., starting in September or January. To register: Family Services of Greater Vancouver 604-525-9144 ext.

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Poetic Justice: Three featured poets and open mic. When: Every Sunday, 3-5 p.m. Where: Heritage Grill, 447 Columbia St., back room. Info: 778-322-1131.

Slam Central: Spoken word poetry slam and open mic. When: Every second Thursday, 7-11 p.m.

Where: Back room, Heritage Grill, 447 Columbia St. Cost: $5 cover charge. Info: 778-322-1131.

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Marcella Szel is a former vicepresident of CP Rail who also serves on the Port Metro Vancouver board and is past chair of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce.

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Wednesday, November 16, 2011 NewsLeader A23

Family law overhauled VICTORIA – The B.C. government has introduced sweeping changes to family law, to reÀect modern trends from test-tube babies to the rising number of commonlaw relationships.

B.C. now has three times the number of couples moving in together as are getting married, and those common-law relationships are more likely to break up. The legislation treats those similar to a marriage, in caring for children and division of assets.

The new Family Law Act is designed to encourage out-of-court settlements in

family breakups, which account for about one fourth of all cases in B.C. courts.

It does away with the terms “custody” and “access” and emphasizes parental responsibility and guardianship instead, with new penalties for parents who refuse to provide parenting time or fail to spend time with children as agreed or ordered by a judge.

The act also creates a new protection order for cases involving family violence, with any breach of the order treated as a criminal offence.

Tracy Porteous, executive director of the

Ending Violence Association of B.C., said civil protection orders under the Family Relations Act are not taken seriously by police or coordinated with criminal investigations. Domestic violence cases are the second largest category of criminal charges in B.C. behind impaired driving.

The new law clari¿es legal status for children where sperm or egg donors are used. An “intent to parent” de¿nition ensures that donors do not have legal standing as parents. tÁetcher@blackpress.ca

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An Angus Reid Public Opinion poll conducted for Canadian Auto Workers Local 111, the union representing TransLink bus drivers, is clear — Metro Vancouver wants more service.

And for good reason — Montreal and Toronto have service every 10 minutes or less on 58% of their bus runs, while Metro Vancouver only has 10 minute service on 26% of its bus runs.

That’s because Metro Vancouver is between 500 and 800 buses short of the number needed to provide adequate service.

And 87% of Metro Vancouver residents want better Night Bus service and longer SkyTrain hours because tough new drinking and driving laws have made it even more important to get a safe ride home.

TransLink needs sustainable funding beyond inflationary increases to provide riders with the bus service they deserve — ask your candidates for Mayor and Council if they support sustainable funding — and make your vote count on November 19.

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Fraser care home residents to get vitamin D OfÀcials hope supplements will prevent injuries Jeff Nagel jnagel@blackpress.ca

Fraser Health will offer vitamin D supplements to all 7,500 residents at the region’s care homes in an effort to reduce the number and cost of bone fractures among the elderly.

Although vitamin D is critical to healthy bones and muscles, it’s not standard in residential care facilities, where residents are less likely to get the nutrient through sunlight.

The new protocol – the ¿rst of its kind in

Canada – calls for most residents to get a 20,000 IU weekly dose unless they opt out or have conditions like renal Nigel Murray, Fraser Health CEO failure.

We know that seniors with fall-related injuries Fraser Health of¿cials estimate tend to stay in hospital twice as long as seniors hospitalized for all other reasons. This protocol the vitamins will cost the region less will help to decrease falls and keep seniors in than $20,000 a year, while the cost of their own homes. treating one broken hip ranges from $18,000 to $30,000.

“We know that seniors with fallrelated injuries tend to stay in hospital twice Fabio Feldman, Fraser’s manager of as long as seniors hospitalized for all other seniors fall and injury prevention, estimated reasons,” Fraser Health CEO Dr. Nigel the vitamin D supplements can prevent 10 to Murray said.

25 per cent of falls in care homes.

“This protocol will help to decrease falls He said that could translate into 1,000 and keep seniors in their own homes.” fewer falls per year in Fraser.

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Vitamin D can help strengthen muscles, which is important in maintaining balance and mobility.

Of¿cials also cite other vitamin D bene¿ts, such as a possible reduced risk of cardiovascular disease and some forms of cancer, along with potentially improved immune response and anti-inÀammatory bene¿ts.

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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

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Calling All Sports Minded Individuals!!!

$11 - $20/hr! $500 Hiring Bonus!

Like music and a team environment? No experience necessary, no telemarketing, 10 openings available! Benefits after 6 mos.

Call Erica at 604 777 2195

1. Post-secondary event management, business or sport administration education or proven equivalent experience; 2. Proven success in the development, planning and execution of sporting events; 3. Experience with multi-sport events and/or experience with BC Games planning; 4. Strong innovative and creative outlook; 5. Strong strategic thinking and enterprise oriented; 6. Excellent team leading ability; 7. Excellent oral and communication skills; 8. Able to make sound decisions and recommendations, meet deadlines, take direction, and attention to detail; 9. Conversant in electronic business technologies; and 10. Should be able to work well independently yet co-operatively with others.

REMUNERATION Remuneration is $3,600 per month plus 10% of salary in lieu of benefits.

Qualified applicants should send a resume and covering letter to info@2012bcseniorsgames.org.

Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Burnaby 2012 BC Seniors Games c/o Tourism Burnaby #309 – 4603 Kingsway Burnaby, BC V5H 4M4 info@2012bcseniorsgames.org

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HELP WANTED

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HELP WANTED

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 160

PERSONAL SERVICES

TRADES, TECHNICAL

172 ASTROLOGY/PSYCHICS

Angelena Physic Healer & Life Coach

.

Technician Journeyman or Apprentice

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

JOB SEARCH - MADE EASY

NEW PREMISES/GROWING BUSINESS. WESTLINE FORD IN VANDERHOOF. Looking for Service Manager and Service Writers. Great benefits. Send resume westlineford@telus.net. fax to 250567-9550

ZONE CHECKERS NEEDED! The NewsLeader is looking for Zone Checkers for its Circulation Department. The right candidate must have excellent communication and organizational skills. Your attention to detail and ability to work with minimum supervision sets you apart from other applicants. Basic knowledge of MS Word, Excel and Outlook Express recommended. Duties include overseeing youth carriers, recruiting and hiring new carriers, monitoring carrier performance and following up on householder delivery concerns. A reliable vehicle is a must.

This permanent part-time position is perfect for students or retired individuals available to work a flexible schedule including occasional evenings and weekend shifts.

Please forward your resume to: Circulation Manager: Burnaby New Westminster NewsLeader 7438 Fraser Park Drive, Burnaby, BC V5J 5B9 Email: circmanager@burnabynewsleader.com Phone: 604-456-6343

THE LEMARE GROUP is currently seeking: • Chaser • Hook Tender • Off Highway Logging Truck Driver • Boom Man • Loader Operator • Hoe Chucker • Heavy Duty Mechanic • 2nd Loader Bucker man All positions are camp-based for the Northern Vancouver Island area. Full time, union wages. Fax resumes to : 250-956-4888 or email office@lemare.ca.

We are still hiring - Dozer & excavator operators required by a busy Alberta oilfield construction company. We require operators that are experienced and preference will be given to operators that have constructed oilfield roads and drilling locations. You will be provided with motels and restaurant meals. Competitive wages, bonus and transportation daily to and from job sites. Our work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Call 780-7235051.

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We require a resume w/ references. Our busy, modern well equipped shop is located at Springman’s 19550 Langley By-pass.

Salary Negotiable, includes Benefit Package.

Apply in person or fax 604.530.2865 or E-mail: dspringman @springmans.com

EDUCATION

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EDUCATION

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EDUCATION

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

JOIN US ON:

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

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

Fast, Easy, 1000% Secure. 1-877776-1660.

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TRADES, TECHNICAL

Steel Fabrication Estimator

Journeyman 3rd/4th Year

Prince Rupert Top Wages Paid

Have experience in Alberta oil and gas? We are a well established Kelowna fabrication firm with significant business in Alberta. We have a modern efficiently laid out plant, good equipment and a great staff.

View Details at: www.rainbowchrysler.ca Call: Brian Musgrave 1.877.624.8207

American Cartage has opening for a licensed trailer mechanic who has welding experience.

Good wages & benefits for successful candidate.

Please call Bob at 604-516-7811 (Coquitlam) or 604 240-7059 to arrange an interview.

For more information call: 250-864-1353 days, evenings & weekends. Ask about housing. www.Crownwest.ca

NEED CASH TODAY? ✓ Do you Own a Car? ✓ Borrow up to $20000.00 ✓ No Credit Checks! ✓ Cash same day, local office www.REALCARCASH.com

604-777-5046

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LEGAL SERVICES

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

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

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 130

HELP WANTED

NEED EXTRA

130

HELP WANTED

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CASH

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ACCOUNTING/TAX/ BOOKKEEPING ACCOUNTING BOOKKEEPING SERVICES

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

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

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CONCRETE & PLACING

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

UPCOMING AVAILABLE ROUTES CARRIERS NEEDED in Burnaby Route

Last 1 Practic 2 month Progra al Nursing m offe red in New NO WA West.

ITING L IST!

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CALL NEW WEST:

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

TRADES, TECHNICAL

HELP WANTED

NEED CASH FAST? GET A LOAN ANY TIME YOU WANT! Sell or Pawn your Valuables Online Securely, From Home. APPLY ONLINE TODAY: www.PawnUp.com OR CALL TOLL-FREE: 1-888-4357870.

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

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ALTERNATIVE HEALTH

FINANCIAL SERVICES

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

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AUTOMOTIVE TECH.

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An effective way to build your business.

Phone 604-575-5555 PERSONAL SERVICES

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604-447-3404

Classified Advertising

LICENSED TRAILER MECHANIC

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PERSONAL SERVICES

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Deliver newspapers on Wednesdays and Fridays in your neighbourhood.

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

An eas y way to earn extra

Call: Rick (604) 202-5184

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DRYWALL

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

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ELECTRICAL

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

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

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

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

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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

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Seniors Discount 10% off Book by end of Nov. - 15% off. 25 yrs exp. Guarantee on work.

Refs. (604)773-7811 or 604-432-1857

MOVING & STORAGE

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. We move - We ship - We recycle.

Senior- Student Discount.

604-721-4555.

ABE MOVING - $35/Hr. Per Person *Reliable Careful Movers. *Rubbish Removal. *24 Hours. 604-999-6020

AFFORDABLE MOVING Local & Long Distance

$45/Hr

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

604-537-4140 SPARTAN Moving Ltd. Fast & Reliable. Insured Competitive rates. Wknd Specials.

Call Frank: (604) 435-8240

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PAVING/SEAL COATING

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

Shop from home!

Check out our FOR SALE sections: class 500’s for Merchandise, 600’s for Real Estate, and for Automotive view our 800’s.

PLUMBING

$69/HR. Lic., Insured. Experienced & friendly service. Clogged drains, garburators, leaks & more. Sm jobs OK. Call anytime 604-805-2488.

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SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE

Call Ian 604-724-6373

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

bradsjunkremoval.com

Haul Anything...

But Dead Bodies!!

604.

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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Running this ad for 7yrs

“ Call Now for Free Estimate”

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

SUNDECKS

BURNABY

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

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TREE SERVICES A1-TRI-CRAFT Tree Serv.

Dangerous tree removal, spiral pruning hedge trimming, stump grinding, topping.

Insured, WCB Free Est Arborist Reports

Andrew 604-618-8585 $ Best Rates $

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

BURNABY

BUILDING SUPPLIES

www.bcclassified.com

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604-519-1930 750

548

FURNITURE

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

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PETS

BORDER Collie/Springer Spaniel X. Vet checked, dewormed, first shots. $300. Call 604-746-6728

566 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS ZIMMERMANN PIANO with bench. $1800: (604)538-9456

REAL ESTATE 603

ACREAGE

15 Arizona Ranch Lots! 50% OFF! AAA+ View Lots. $0 Down! Starting $99/MO! Guaranteed Financing!

Near Tucson’s Int’l Airport www.sunsiteslandrush.com 1-800659-9957- Mention Code 7

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HOMES WANTED

WE BUY HOMES Damaged House! Older House!

Difficulty Selling! Behind on Payments! Need to Sell Now? NO FEES! NO RISK! QUICK CASH! Call us First! 604.657.9422

Two open heart surgeries.

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One big need.

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

Help us build a new BC Children’s Hospital.

Please Give.

TOWNHOUSES

Crescentview Renovated townhomes in magnificent area.

Basement, patio, new appliances, garage.

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

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

Call 604-834-4097 www.aptrentals.com

The Scrapper

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

TRANSPORTATION 810

AUTO FINANCING

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

www.UapplyUdrive.ca

HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS

www.dannyevans.ca

Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley

RENTALS

beasuperhero.ca

6985 Walker Ave

706

847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES

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.

1995 Ford Explorer, Eddie Bauer, 5 spd, 4x4, loaded, leather, sunroof, exc cond. $3900. 778-565-4230 2010 SANTA FE GL, silver, 9,920 kms. $20,340. Orig owner, pristine cond. 2.4L, 6 spd, auto, shiftronic, 5 star safety rating, extra floor mats.

Call Joe 604-850-0354. 7 - 9 pm.

Please call 778-994-2334 BURNABY

Well maintained ONE bedrooms. Includes cable, heat & hot water. Secure parking avail. On site manager.

AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY Quiet & well maintained bldg., walk to Highgate Mall & transit.

Cat okay. For viewing....

Call 604- 521-3448

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 November, $500 cash back. We fund your future not your past. All credit situations accepted. www.creditdrivers.ca

818 COQUITLAM

CARS - DOMESTIC

Welcome Home !

1991 BUICK REGAL, A/Car’d, slight damage front left door. 202,000km. $1150 obo 604-526-3809

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

2000 FORD FOCUS, standard trans., blue, 4 dr. sedan, CD, Air Cared. $2995 obo (604)826-0519

Call (604) 931-2670

2005 CHRYSLER SEBRING convertible, silver, 84 k’s. auto. Mags. $7895/obo. (604)826-0519

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS 2002 DODGE NEON R/T standard trans., white, sunroof, used eng., new timing belt & clutch. CD stacker $3995 obo. (604)826-0519 2003 VOLVO V40, S/W, Blue, loaded 155,000 kms. auto. new tires. $6600 firm. 604-538-9257.

NEW WESTMINSTER

Colonial House 435 Ash Street 3 Story bldg in great location. 1 bdrm stes from $760. Covered pkg, lndry rm, landscaped common area. Close to park, transit, shops. Heat & hot water incl’d.

For more info & viewing call

Rozario 778-788-1849

APARTMENT/CONDO

1 BR 436 - 7th Street New West.

Very Clean & Quite, Extra Storage, Secured Parking, Top Floor. Near Westminster Mall, Library, and Medical Buildings. Includes Heat and Hot Water, N/S N/P $850 / mo Call 604-306-9111

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

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

Walker Manor

MORTGAGES

660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE

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

COQUITLAM

6630 Telford Ave.

615 COMMERCIAL PROPERTY BUILDING SALE... FINAL CLEARANCE. “”ROCK BOTTOM PRICES”” 25x40x12 $7350. 30x60x15 $12,700.

35x70x16 $15,990.

40x80x16 $20,990.

47x100x18 $25,800. 60x140x20 $50,600. End walls included, doors optional. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422.

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MAPLE RIDGE East newer 1 or 2 bdrm, W/d, N/S, quiet person $660 or $750 + 1/3 hydro (604)477-9940

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

DSI water heater, black flush tank, water filter system, free standing dinette. $24,995 Stk.30936 www.fraserwayrv.com 1-800-806-1976 DL #30644

COQUITLAM Westwood Plateau, lge bright 1 bdrm. 1010 sq. ft., priv. ent. Nr bus & Douglas College. $950 + 1/3 utils. 778-323-7530.

Villa Del Mar Bright large newly reno’d 1 and 2 bedroom suites for rent. Freshly painted, new hardwood floors, huge balcony. Only 2 min walk to Metrotown Mall.

Please call 604-715-1824 to view. Move in TODAY!

SUITES, LOWER

COQUITLAM: 2Bdrm, close to Coq. centre & bus. Incl elec/gas. wireless int. N/P. $900mo. 604-374-2655

Call 604-540-6725

BURNABY

2011 HEMISPHERE F28RLSS

1 bedroom handicapped / wheelchair accessible suite. $741.00 per month shares are $1500.00 no subsidy Available December 1.

1 Bedroom Reno’d suites located in upgraded blding in cul-du-sac. Next to large green space. Incl’s heat, hot water and basic cable. Walk to Highgate mall. Quiet and clean. Cat okay. Deposit required. For viewing....

FUEL

BEST FIREWOOD 32nd Season & 37,000 Cust Deliv.

Fully Seas. Maple, Birch, Alder 604-582-7095

CO-OP RENTALS

NEW WESTMINSTER CO-OP 1050 Keyside Drive

(formerly known as Middlegate) Quiet, spacious 2 & 1 Bdrms & Bachelor suites. Newly reno’d.

Incls: Balcony, prkg, heat & h/wtr

www.aptrentals.net

dual pane windows, outside shower, power tongue jack, LCD TV and MORE! $34,995 (Stk.30968) www.fraserwayrv.com 1-800-806-1976 DL #30644

BURNABY

PETS

WWW.PATTARGROUP.COM

1.888.663.3033

www.aptrentals.net

** 6960 ELWELL ST ** Near HighGate Mall

Call 604-421-1235

2011 EVER-LITE 35RL-DS

Call 604-837-4589

CLAREMONT TERRACE

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.

RECREATIONAL/SALE

D/W, Heat and hot water included. Close to schools, shopping & public transportation.

Burnaby:

MAPLE PLACE TOWERS

838

Bright & Clean 1 & 2 Bdrms

AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY Secure parking available.

For viewing call:

BURNABY

APARTMENT/CONDO

CEDARWAY APT

Quiet & well maintained bldg.

Includes heat & hot water. On site manager. Cat okay.

604-525-2661

TRANSPORTATION

PORT COQUITLAM

Super Clean ONE Bedrooms

Two 6 month old pups (1 male, 1 female) looking for a loving home.

Vet checked: eyes, ears & heart Registered CKC & micro chipped Parents, champion CKC registered.

Socialized with children and other animals Call : 604 - 460 - 8086 CHOCOLATE LAB puppies, dew claws removed, vet ✔, dewormed, 9 weeks. $650. (604)850-0573 CKC REG BLOOD HOUND pups, 1 male, 8 fem. Liver & tan, ready to go end of Nov. (604)574-5788 CUTE ENGLISH BULLDOGS. 9wks CKC, shots/health paper. $700.

Email: babapk1@yahoo.com LABRADOODLE PUPPIES Family Based Hobby Breeder. $750 604-595-5840. Avail Nov 20th. redbarnlabradoodles.blogspot.com NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604856-3647 or www.856-dogs.com

WE’RE ON THE WEB

SALES@PATTARGROUP.COM

All kinds of re-roofing & repairs.

Free est. Reasonable rates.

(604)961-7505, 278-0375

Cavalier King Charles Spaniels

DO-IT-YOURSELF STEEL BUILDINGS Priced to Clear - Make an Offer! Ask About Free Delivery, most areas! Call for Quick Quote and Free Brochure - 1-800-668-5111 ext. 170.

604-588-0833 JASON’S ROOFING

706

711

518

All types of Roofing Over 35 Years in Business

APARTMENT/CONDO

Park Crest Apts.

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

3 rooms for $269, 2 coats any colour

220.JUNK(5865)

Serving The Lower Mainland Since 1988

#1 Roofing Company in BC

A-TECH Services 604-230-3539

706

RENTALS

CASTRO’S JUNK & DEMOLITION You Name It & It’s Gone! Best Rates. Free Est. (778)891-4017

PRESSURE WASHING POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING

PETS

RUBBISH REMOVAL

Licensed Plumber, Small Job’s, Leaks, Heating Repairs, Drains, Water Tank’s, Call Brian Anytime.

604-726-2834. Work Guaranteed.

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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

RENTALS

Call 604- 522-5230

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PETS

Professionally managed by Gateway Property Management

2007 Honda Civic DXG 5 sp, 2 dr., grey, 130K, p/w, p/l, a/c, am/fm/cd, no acc. $9,500 604793-3819

838

RECREATIONAL/SALE

1995 ALJO 21½ ‘ 5th wheel trailer, 1 owner, smoke free. Kept indoors, very clean, low mi., sleeps 6, $10,500. (604)823-6459

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS Notice is hereby given that creditors and others having claims against the estate of JAMES HORATIO HOLMES, otherwise known as JAMES HOLMES, deceased, late of George Derby Centre, 7550 Cumberland Street, in the City of Burnaby, in the Province of British Columbia, are hereby required to send particulars of their claims to the Administrators at the following address: c/o McQuarrie Hunter LLP, Barristers & Solicitors Attention: Allison Catherwood #1500 - 13450 102 Avenue, Surrey, B.C. V3T 5X3 before the 19th day of December, 2011, after which date the Administrators will distribute the said estate among the parties entitled thereto, having regard only to claims of which the Administrators then have notice.

A28 NewsLeader Wednesday, November 16, 2011

O F R N G O I S V A ING E S A Give a gift to your loved ones while supporting the Canadian Cancer Society!

Kin’s 2012 Calendars Featuring Varieties of Fruits and Vegetables, Plus a What’s In Season Guide

$2 each

Plus HST

Fifty percent of the proceeds benefitting the

Prices effective: November 16th - November 20th, 2011

Juicy & Refreshing

Mini Seedless Watermelons

2/$4.00 Mexico Grown

Brentwood Town Centre

Lougheed Town Centre

Sweet & Juicy

Fresh & Juicy

Sugar Baby Mandarins

On-Vine Tomatoes

China Grown

Locally Grown

79¢/lb

99¢/lb

Now Hiring Cashiers and Stockpersons at stores listed. Assistant Manager at 200-7515 Market Crossing various locations. Great benefits and Burnaby advancement opportunities.

604.432.6199 FAX: (604) 272-8065 EMAIL: HR@kinsfarmmarket.com

Royal City Centre Marine Way

103 - 610 6th Street 58 - 4567 Lougheed Hwy 206 - 9855 Austin Rd Beside COBS Bread Beside IHOP Beside Purdy’s 604.520.9923 604.298.8299 604.420.0788

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