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HELP KEEP DRAINAGE GRATES CLEAR OF DEBRIS The City of New Westminster requests the assistance of residents to help clear leaves, debris and snow that may block drainage grates on City roads surrounding your property. This will help prevent possible flooding and washouts and will ensure proper drainage.
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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.
The City of New Westminster has recently started to update its Master Transportation Plan. The City’s existing Long-Range Transportation Plan was developed in 1998 and recommended improvements for all modes over the next 20 years. Since the existing Transportation Plan was adopted, there have been a number of changes to land use patterns and the transportation network within New Westminster.
MASSEY VICTORY HEIGHTS RESIDENTS’ ASSOCIATION The regular meeting of the Massey Victory Heights Residents’ Association will be held on November 24 at 7:00 pm at the Mount Zion Lutheran Church, at the corner of Tenth Avenue and Cumberland Street (basement entrance).
The updated Master Transportation Plan will guide decisionmaking for transportation over the next 25 years and beyond. The updated Master Transportation Plan will recommend improvements for all modes of transportation, including walking, cycling, public transit, goods movement, and vehicles. This process is important to ensure that transportation investments work towards achieving the City’s strategic goals, make the best use of our tax dollars and help shift towards a more sustainable future. Please visit our website for more information and to have your say by filling out the online survey.
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EVENTS Thursday, November 24 6:30 pm Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee Council Chamber Monday, November 28 1:00 pm Working Session of Council Committee Room #2 6:00 pm Public Hearing Council Chamber * please note that council meetings are now video streamed online
Wednesday, November 30 11:30 am Downtown Parking Commission Committee Room #2 5:30 pm Parks and Recreation Committee Century House 6:30 pm Environment Advisory Committee Committee Room #2
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PUBLIC HEARING START TIME REMINDER The City of New Westminster would like to remind all residents that Public Hearings start at 6:00 pm in Council Chamber at City Hall. The next Public Hearing will be on November 28, 2011. Please check the city website at www.newwestcity.ca for meeting schedules.
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. 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. For more information on the Community Safety Grant visit www.newwestpolice.org or www.newwestcity.ca.
VOLUNTEER RECRUITMENT SESSION FOR IRVING HOUSE AND SAMSON V MARITIME MUSEUM Wednesday, November 30, 2011 from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm at the New Westminster Museum & Archives, 302 Royal Avenue Registration is free, but pre-registration is requested. Call 604-519-1066. Individuals interested in volunteering with The City of New Westminster’s Irving House and Samson V Maritime Museum are encouraged to attend this information session. Students interested in long term practicum placements are also encouraged to attend. Irving House and Samson V are part of City of New Westminsterís Museum & Archives. Contact: Ruby Campbell, Volunteer Coordinator 604-519-1023 or rcampbell@newwestcity.ca
The New Westminster Police Service is looking to recruit Reserve Constables and Crime Prevention Unit Volunteers who are trustworthy and dedicated to join our team. This is a great volunteer opportunity if you are considering a career in law enforcement, or want to give back to the Royal City. If you are interested in applying, please call 604-529-2446 or visit www.newwestpolice.org. Applications will be accepted until November 30, 2011.
SENIOR PEER COUNSELLING TRAINING Starting January 20, 2012 at Century House Are you interested in the well-being of others? Are you someone that others seem to know will listen? If yes, you might be interested in becoming a Senior Peer Counsellor. The Senior Peer Counsellor Program is once again offering free training for seniors interested in helping seniors help themselves. In this twenty-week training you will learn basic communication skills, with a focus on listening. Classes will be held weekly on Friday mornings in the Oak room. For more information, please call 604-519-1064, or drop into the SPC office Mondays or Wednesdays and speak to Jan Greenhow or Robin Macdonald. Applications can be picked up at the Century House Office.
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ELECTION RESULTS
Wright crushes Crosty
Following are the ofÀcial results with all polls reporting.
MAYOR’S RACE
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Mayor Wayne Wright won a fourth term in of¿ce by more than doubling challenger James Crosty in Saturday’s civic elections. And Wright will be working with a familiar crew with ¿ve incumbents elected to council along with former three-term councillor Chuck Puchmayr. Bob Osterman was the only incumbent failing to get reelected. Although Crosty put on a concerted campaign calling for change at city hall, Wright said it wasn’t the right time to switch leaders. A clear majority of 61 per cent would seem to have agreed with him. Unof¿cially, the ¿nal tally had Wright collecting 6,633 MARIO BARTEL/NEWSLEADER votes while Crosty collected New Westminster Mayor Wayne Wright and his partner Enza Messina are all smiles as Wright wins his fourth term in just 3,139. Vance McFadyen Saturday’s municipal election. came third with 826 while François Nantel had just 207. “They knew the real McCoy,” said Wright being interviewed by another reporter. the community. You have to be honest and of the voters after watching the results come Wright will be working with a council straightforward and do it in a digni¿ed way.” in at city hall. “People have faith in me. If the dominated by labour supported candidates, For the second consecutive election wheel’s not broken you don’t change it, plus something he’s quite used to. Jonathan Cote was the top vote getter for you have to have positiveness.” “I speak my mind. Sure we have council, and he’s content with the way differences of opinion, but we talk the relationship between Wright and the it out and we move forward,” said councillors has developed Wright. “I’m looking forward to “We worked well with Wayne in the past. moving forward.” Certainly we don’t agree with everything, but Chuck Puchmayr, councillor-elect Even though Wright is an we work things through and do what is best Even though we’re of a different stripe it’s like entrepreneur and has built a reputation for New Westminster,” said Cote. you look across the fence of your neighbour. as opening the city to business, as the You judge what the needs are in the community. You have to be honest and straightforward campaign wound down, Puchmayr Voter turnout declines and Wright were out on the hustings and do it in a digniÀed way. Although there were more than 500 people together. voting this time than there was in 2008, the “I totally respect Wayne. In fact, I actual voter turnout was lower. Three years Crosty would not talk about the results encouraged him to run for council way back ago, the turnout was 23.86 per cent, but in when approached at a gathering of his and was surprised when he ran for mayor,” 2011 it was 23.45 per cent after 10,614 of the supporters at the Elks Hall in Downtown said Puchmayr. 45,273 registered voters cast a ballot. New Westminster. “Even though we’re of a different stripe “I’ve got no comment for the it’s like you look across the fence of your NewsLeader,” said Crosty, after ¿nishing neighbour. You judge what the needs are in
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the next term will be felt in the community. He’s a strong advocate for the kids, and his business acumen is unparalleled,” said Mortensen. Grant Granger Although she said she likes what she’s heard ggranger@newwestnewsleader.com about Campbell and Phelan, and she has worked Jonina Campbell had a stunned smile on her face, with Ewen and Janzen in the past, Mortensen is not quite believing the results for New Westminster worried about the upcoming three years. school trustee results as they rolled in at city hall “I hate to beat the drum again, the honest-toSaturday night. goodness concern is conÀict (of interest),” said What Campbell was seeing up on the big screen Mortensen. was herself, a rookie candidate, garnering the most Goring ¿nished eighth with 4,098 votes, just 185 votes with 5,825. behind Mortensen, while another Voice candidate, “I’m pretty excited. I don’t think I quite expected Brenda McEachern Keen was ninth with 4,094. that kind of good news,” said Campbell, who Goring realized he might be in big trouble teaches in Richmond. when he received calls Saturday from two She was followed by Coquitlam teacher phone banks promoting New Westminster David Phelan, who won election for the ¿rst residents to get out and vote for the labour/ time with 5,603 votes. Both were endorsed NDP backed candidates. by the New Westminster and District Labour “The money and politicization, particularly Council as were successful incumbents of school board, I ¿nd disturbing,” said GORING Michael Ewen (4,795) and James Janzen Goring. “I’m really concerned about how (4,718). the school board can operate with four Voice New Westminster elected three trustees people that had that backing. You are the employer to the board of education, the same as it had in the when you are the school board. And when three or three previous years. Casey Cook (5,351) and Lisa four people are so heavily backed by the employee Graham (4,455) were reelected, with parent activist groups I just ¿nd it dif¿cult to fathom how business MaryAnn Mortensen getting the last spot, edging can be transacted appropriately.” out incumbent Jim Goring of Voice. Although he lost his seat, Goring actually received Thirty-one-year board veteran Brent Atkinson 248 more votes than 2008 when he ¿nished fourth. did not run because of the acrimony on the board. He said the labour machine made a difference in Campbell doesn’t anticipate the 4-3 split being a increasing the votes for Ewen and Janzen, who were problem. ¿fth and sixth three years ago, by more than 1,000 “I’m not a divisive person. You’ve got to be able each. “Had they not had that big increase it would to collaborate,” said Campbell. “It’s important to do have been ¿ve Voice candidates,” said Goring. what is in the best interest of the kids and families. Goring said he hasn’t thought about whether or I’m not an overly political person. I have every not he will run again. “That’s a long way away.” intention of making this a great district.” He pointed out at the ¿nal board meeting Nov. Voice’s Graham is used to working with a board 29, trustees will be asked to consider a motion that has different philosophies. from outgoing trustee Lori Watt, who is employed “For me it’s par for the course,” said Graham, by CUPE. It calls for the B.C. Public Schools who will be serving her third term on the board. “I Employers Association to withdraw its application don’t know Jonina, but David Phelan lives across to the Labour Relations Board to have 15 per cent the street from me and he’s a good neighbour. He’ll of teachers’ salary go back to the districts “for do ¿ne.” engaging in legally sanctioned job action.” For Mortensen, who had been chair of the District “It’s a very ¿ne line that they’re riding,” said Parent Advisory Council before deciding to run, her Goring. “Already we’re seeing things coming up victory was bittersweet. with respect to bargaining. I’m very worried, there’s “Jim Goring’s absence on the school board on no business sense on the board.”
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we connected with the people of New Westminster.” Cote was followed by Puchmayr with 5,802, New Westminster voters kept the status quo on Jaimie McEvoy (5,405), Lorrie Williams (5,385), city council, and that would even include the one Bill Harper (4,699) and Betty McIntosh (4,598). change. “I think we’ve got a great council,” said Harper, Former three-term councillor Chuck Puchmayr who welcomed Puchmayr to the fold. “He has lots is returning to the council table after serving of experience. He knows the provincial scene as New Westminster MLA and then having like nobody else. He’s going to be a good health problems. He replaces long-time addition.” councillor Bob Osterman, the only incumbent McIntosh was the only non-labour backed not to be reelected. candidate to get elected, but she doesn’t “We started lots of projects in 1996 when I anticipate problems working with the new started on council,” said Puchmayr. “These council. “Chuck and I worked together for PUCHMAYR are some real exciting times in the city. We six years, so it won’t be a big deal,” said need to manage our dollars well. McIntosh. “We (the councillors) know “I’m sorry to see Bob out. I respected him.” each other well. I will continue to have my strong For the second consecutive election, Jonathan opinions.” In 2008, McIntosh and Osterman ran Cote led the count with 6,481 votes. under the Voice New Westminster banner, but this “We have some good results here,” said Cote. “It’s time they opted not join the slate. a reÀection on how hard we campaigned and how Please see DONNELLY, A10
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LAST WEEK:
The ballots have been counted, the results digested and analyzed. The more conscientious candidates spent their Sunday removing lawn signs. On Monday, the victorious candidates awoke with new challenges ahead of them, while their challengers licked their wounds, went back to their preelection lives and routines. On New West city council, only one face changed; incumbent New West councillor Bob Osterman was defeated by Chuck Puchmayr, a one-time councillor himself, before he graduated to the provincial legislature, then took some time away from politics to deal with health issues. The more things change, the more they stay the same. Given this apparent satisfaction with the status quo, some might ask why bother? Especially when a little more than two of every 10 of those people bothered to cast a ballot. Heck, even some of the candidates might be asking themselves that question. Running for municipal of¿ce can be a thankless quest, exacting a toll in time and on the pocketbook. All for the reward of evenings and afternoons ¿lled with meetings and committees, obligations on weekends to attend community events, business openings. But it’s for that very selÀessness that we owe all the candidates our thanks. Their willingness to put their names and reputations forward, to open themselves to the scrutiny of their rivals, their neighbours and the media is the very essence of democracy. Their voices are vital to moving our communities forward, even when the voters indicate they’re quite happy to stand pat. Debate is the check and balance in our democratic system. By fostering debate through the course of an election campaign, candidates give their communities a chance to assess their direction, listen to concerns, respond to questions. And for that, we thank all the candidates for a job well done.
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f New Westminster residents sent a message in Saturday’s municipal election, it’s that, for the most part, they’re happy with the job their politicians have been doing. It was very much a status quo election. The only incumbents to lose their chairs were Bob Osterman on city council and Jim Goring (Voice) on school board. Mayor Wayne Wright won handily, by a greater margin than 2008, when he competed against a relatively unknown Blair Armitage of the Voice slate. Armitage came within 1,400 votes of Wright that year, but Wright’s lead over Crosty this time was 3,500. A landslide. Did Armitage do a better job than Crosty? Not necessarily. The issues three years ago were more contentious, and obvious than this time round. The poor handling of the replacement of Moody Park pool ticked people off, the optics of the Windsor Hotel/12th Street liquor store affair were poor, and the decision—later scrapped—to put a new school in Grimston Park
Chris Bryan angered many on the city’s west side. This election, Crosty didn’t have much to capture residents’ imaginations, but not for lack of trying. He was well organized and got huge media exposure on everything from blogs to TV. The closest thing he had to an issue with resonance, though, was arguably the spending on the Westminster Pier Park project. The other was property taxes, with the promise of a zero tax increase over three years. That’s a vote-getter, but people with a good grasp of city hall knew it was a promise he couldn’t deliver, if elected, unless three city councillors agreed to his plan. Doubtful. In the end, Crosty bet his campaign on a taste for change that didn’t exist. He worked hard
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Jim Goring got bumped, but fellow Voice candidate MaryAnn Mortensen (of Save Grimston Park renown) managed to squeeze herself into the last spot. It could mean continued acrimony on school board, but who knows? New faces are always reason to hope. Tempers run high for municipal elections, particularly in New Westminster. This one was certainly no exception. People love this city and they ¿ght for it hard. Those who have served and retired, like Brent Atkinson and Lori Watt on school board, deserve our gratitude for their service. That applies as well to those incumbents who were defeated, like veterans Osterman on council and Voice’s Jim Goring on school board. Being a municipal politician is a damned tough job. And in the end, regardless of political stripe, those that take it on deserve our respect and thanks. Chris Bryan is editor of the NewsLeader.
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Refurbishment plan a waste Is Jonathan Cote (and Mayor Wright and Cote’s other labourendorsed colleagues) plan to spend $45 million refurbishing and expanding the Canada Games Pool/ Centennial Community Centre complex not like trying to make a silk purse out of a sow’s ear? Cote stated he was in favour of a refurbishment/expansion versus a new complex because he believes, “the refurbishment option is signi¿cantly more affordable...” This assertion on cost savings puzzled me, as it was contrary to the information provided by the city’s own consultants. Canon Design presented its Canada Games Pool/Centennial Community Centre report at a November 2010 council meeting. The consultants laid out an excellent, thorough and highly detailed assessment of the present condition of the complex and options for the future. Canon recommended a new pool/community centre complex because the building costs of the refurbishment/expansion option and the building costs of a new complex
would be similar; while the new complex would be far larger, have many more amenities, have far lower annual operating costs, and last 40+ more years than a refurbished and expanded complex. Canon reported that the existing complex is damp, decrepit, dangerous (two large combustible wood structures without sprinkler ¿re protection systems) and falling apart. Why squander $45 million by going against your consultant’s recommendations? Christopher Bell New Westminster
LET’S STICK WITH DAYLIGHT SAVINGS Re: To a man from another time (Column, NewsLeader, Nov. 11) It was great to read Chris Bryan’s piece on time changes. I’ve long thought it would be better, sensible even, to just stay on Daylight Savings Time all year. Unless someone can enlighten me otherwise, I can see no reason to switch from Daylight to Standard Time. If the intent is to assist
farmers, they will use daylight regardless of when it occurs on the clock. And if it’s so kids don’t go to school in the dark, when was the last time kids walked to school? It may have had some use in the war when it might have fooled the Nazis by frustrating their bombing schedules for about a week, until they ¿gured it out. So yes let’s stay on Daylight Time and get rid of the insanity of switching. Colin Dover New Westminster
DO WE WANT TO BE #1? New Westminster has the fourth highest operating spending per capita in the province. Only Penticton, West Vancouver and Victoria are higher. Current stats indicate that one in three individuals do not have enough money to cover their living expenses, 54 per cent ¿nd it’s a struggle or impossible to save, and 38 per cent have no savings. My concern is that the current budget strategy and increases are not sustainable and do not reÀect how people are struggling in the
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real world. The current direction is not sustainable. Why does Major Wright want New Westminster to be number one in the province in having the highest operating spending per capita? Our budget needs to reÀect the current realities of the taxpayers of New Westminster. E. Guerriero New Westminster
WHY BLAME RESIDENT? Re: Letter angers candidate (NewsLeader, Nov. 11) Outgoing school trustee Brent Atkinson could have left of¿ce more graciously than to write such a controversial letter, which certainly does appear to blame a resident for a majority decision of the school board. Why did he not criticize the school board members who voted on the decision? And why such confusion between opinions and facts? Surely, he must know the difference. Terry Hilmar New Westminster
BLACK SHOULDN’T BE ENDORSING CANDIDATES I have been trying to ¿nd out why/how MLAs and MPs can use their name and elected status to endorse certain candidates in municipal elections, speci¿cally New Westminster. To me, it doesn’t seem fair and looks like an abuse of power to endorse certain candidates. Dawn Black is endorsing candidates. Is it legal for an MLA or MP endorse certain candidates? I asked the Ministry of Community, Sport, and Cultural Development, which provides guidelines, if they could help me on this one. Answer: maybe. Is it ethical for an MLA or MP to endorse certain candidates? Answer: No. Have they heard of other MLAs or MPs doing this? No. Can the Ministry of Community, Sport, and Cultural Develop do anything about this then? No again. Wendy Harris Burnaby
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and parents who take their children out in strollers. It’s almost like a scene out of The Big Bang Theory where the characters constantly walk up and down because the elevator is out of commission. “I was saying to my husband the other day ‘We’re like them now,’â€? said Litster. Because the part had to come from out of town, Bayside wasn’t in a position to give an estimated time of arrival for Âżxing of the elevator to Litster, said Creamer. “We want to get it Âżxed just as much as anybody because it impacts all of our tenants,â€? said Creamer. “No one likes to haul groceries up stairs when they’re used to an elevator.â€? Tenants in the building normally receive doorto-door postal service, but Canada Post is not delivering while the elevator is out. Litster has also complained about the lack of working lights in the hallways, bed bugs and drug paraphernalia. “At night time our building is almost pitch black,â€? said Litster. “The overall cleanliness is pretty disgusting. The stairwells are really dirty. You don’t want to touch the handrails. It’s pretty gross in here.â€? Since taking over, Creamer said Bayside has already done a bedbug clean-out, and is working through proper channels to improve the tenants in the building. “We have some challenges there,â€? she admitted. “We do clean up the buildings we purchase.â€?
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When Alysse Litster, who is nine months pregnant and has a bad back, returned from walking her Jack Russell-chihuahua cross Monty last week she was forced to crawl up her apartment building’s stairs to return home because the elevator had not been repaired since it broke Nov. 3.
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So she called Bayside Property Services, which took over management of Skyview Apartments on Sixth Avenue across from Moody Park in September, wanting to know when the elevator would be Âżxed. “They said we’re working on it and then hung up on me,â€? said Litster. Bayside president Linda Creamer told the NewsLeader last Wednesday that an out-of-town part it ordered to Âżx the elevator had arrived and it was being Âżxed that day. But as of Monday it was still out of order. Litster said she isn’t the only one inconvenienced because there are seniors living on the third Ă€oor
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“It’s unfortunate at this time being an independent he didn’t have the support,â€? said McIntosh of Osterman. Osterman served the city continuously for 28 years, having been on school board from 1983 to 1996 and then being on council ever since. As the results rolled in Saturday night in the Osterman household, his wife turned to him and said, “I’ve got a honey-do list that’s a mile long now. The Âżrst thing you’re going to do is the Christmas lights this year.â€? “Not surprised at all,â€? said Osterman of the results. “I knew it would be a tough election, and
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I knew it would be tough to get reelected. I’ve enjoyed every minute of it. Nothing goes on forever. There were a lot of good candidates.â€? Osterman admitted Puchmayr’s presence in the race meant one of the incumbents had to go. He spent Sunday collecting his 15-year-old signs, taking the plastic ones to the recycling depot and chopping up the wood ones to burn in his Âżreplace. “I would never say never,â€? said Osterman of the possibility of running again. “The old signs, it’s time for a rest so they’re gone,â€? said Osterman, 64. “I totally enjoyed working with the mayor and this council. We’ve done very, very well, and I’m proud of what we’ve accomplished.â€? Osterman plans to use the time not only to do chores for his wife, but to also Âżsh on the Fraser River and be more active in the community with the Hyack Festival and Massey Theatre. Just like 2008, independent Cal Donnelly came in seventh, more than 800 behind McIntosh, missing a council seat by one position. “I’ve had my years. Eighteen years on council is a long time. I’ve done my part and I will continue to do my part. I’m not going anywhere,â€? said Donnelly. For the second consecutive campaign, Voice New Westminster was shut out of the council chamber. “I’m disappointed to say the least,â€? said Susan Wandell, who was Voice’s largest vote getter with 3,171, Âżnishing ninth. Wandell said when she was out campaigning many of the people she talked to were “all so keen for change, and yet nothing changed ... It doesn’t translate into votes. I can’t understand it.â€? She also said it was hard for Voice to compete against the labour machine that was effective in getting its vote out. The rest of the slate’s candidates—John Ashdown, Gavin Palmer and David Noshad—¿nished 10th to 12th respectively. James Bell was unsuccessful in his bid to be both a councillor and a trustee coming in 13th out of 17 candidates for council, with 1,164 votes, and 11th of 12 for the board with 2,707.
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New Westminster-Coquitlam and Port Moody NDP MP Fin Donnelly is giving it another shot in his bid to get the federal government to strengthen is medical employment insurance beneĂ€ts for those suffering from serious illnesses such as cancer. Last week, Donnelly reintroduced a private members bill that would extend EI beneĂ€ts from 15 to 52 weeks. “Canadians who are struck with catastrophic illnesses should be able to focus on recovery, and not have to worry about how they will survive Ă€nancially,â€? said Donnelly in a news release. “Too many families across the country have been affected by illnesses such as cancer. This is difĂ€cult enough to cope with, without having to worry about their medical beneĂ€ts expiring.â€? He Ă€rst brought the bill forward in 2010 after meeting with breast cancer survivor Natalie Thomas, whose beneĂ€ts ran out two days after her second surgery. “After a lifetime of contributing to employment insurance beneĂ€ts, I nearly lost my home at 61 years olds while Ă€ghting breast cancer,â€? said Thomas. “This bill would provide critical Ă€nancial support to Canadians suffering from serious illnesses when they need it most.â€? Since then, Donnelly said he has received hundreds of emails and letters of support. Three-time cancer survivor Marie-HĂŠlenè DubĂŠ of Montreal has also gathered hundreds of signatures for a petition calling for the changes, said Donnelly. ggranger@newwestnewsleader.com
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“It’s a bit of a groundbreaker,” said Barry Waitt, the city planner responsible for the project. In May 2008, the province approved increasing the maximum height for wood-frame construction from four storeys to six. There has been some concern about the ¿re safety of buildings at that height, and in May of this year one under construction in Richmond burnt to the ground. Waitt said the developers and the city have had meetings with ¿re of¿cials and “I think they’re fairly comfortable about where that’s going.” The project is replacing rental housing and the current buildings are vacant. Waitt said Ledingham has found new homes for the tenants, and will contribute $150,000 to the city’s affordable housing fund because of the loss of rental units. Ledingham representative Cameron Thorne said a report commissioned by his company found the previous rental buildings structurally unsound and past their intended life. Although the open house notice said the project would be 124 units, Waitt said last week the
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D TEbook ARTS & CULTURE Jerry Pethick: Works 1968 - 2003: This exhibition is devoted to those smaller scale sculptural works in collections on the island where Jerry Pethick lived and worked. Many of these objects have never previously been shown off Hornby Island. When: Until Dec. 17. Where: SFU Gallery, Academic Quadrangle 3004, SFU Burnaby campus. Info: 778-782-4266 or sfu.ca/gallery. Photographic exhibit: Perspective,
an exhibit of photographic works by Boris Aeven, Sheryl R. Smith and Norm Coridor. When: Until Dec. 4. Gallery hours Tues. to Sat. 12 to 4 p.m. Where: Burnaby Arts Council Deer Lake Gallery, 6584 Deer Lake Ave., Burnaby.
Inuit Prints: Japanese Inspiration: The Japanese Canadian National Museum presents exquisite and historically significant works of art from Japan and the world-renowned Cape Dorset print studio. It also pays tribute to James Houston, the man
who first introduced Japanese printmaking to the Arctic in the late 1950s. When: Until Dec. 3. Where: Nikkei Centre, 6688 Southoaks Crescent, Burnaby. Admission: By donaton. 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 604-524-0638. 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, 604436-7709.
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Burnaby Historical Society: Guests speakers. Visitors welcome. When: Meets the second Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. Where: Carousel Building, Burnaby Village Museum, 6501 Deer lake Ave. Info: 604-297-4565.
Heritage Uke Club: Organized by Gord Smithers (Guitarist for Deadcats, Swank, ReBeat Generation & Wichita Trip). Learn to play the Ukulele, it’s fun and easy. When: Meets every Monday, 7 to 9 p.m. Where: Back room of Heritage Grill, 447 Columbia St., New Westminster. Info: http://tinyurl. com/3mqje4f.
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.
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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. 3667. Training, child minding and transportation provided. Mexican train dominoes: Weekly game for players 55 and over. When: Tuesdays, 1 to 3 p.m. Where: Willow room, Cameron Seniors’ Recreation Centre, 9523 Cameron St., Burnaby (behind Lougheed Town Centre). Info: 604-297-4453.
Drop-In English conversation class: Burnaby Multicultural Society offers a drop-in conversation class. Anyone welcome for socializing while practising English. Class accommodates all levels. When: Every Wednesday, 2:15-4:15 p.m., and Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10-12 p.m. Where: 6255 Nelson Ave., Burnaby. Info: 604-431-4131, ext. 27 or 29. Poetic Justice: Three featured poets and open mic. When: Every Sunday, 3-5 p.m. Where: Heritage Grill, 447 Columbia St., back room. Info: 778-3221131.
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.
Line Dance: Beginners welcome. Moderate exercise for body and brain and lots of fun. When: Every Monday, 10 a.m. Where: Deer Lake United Church, 5135 Sperling Ave., Burnaby (enter by ramp at rear of Church). Info: Georgie, 604-522-5647.
The Metro Vancouver Firefighters’ Band is now recruiting new members. We have provided musical support for countless parades, royal visits, and civic events since our inception in 1927 as the Vancouver Firemans Band. We encourage local musicians to join us for a great experience. When: Rehearsals Tuesdays 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Where: Burnaby North Secondary School Band Room. Info: 604-444-FIRE (3473).
My name is Nelson and I deliver my paper route with my little brother Noel and my cat Cindy. I have been delivering newspapers for the past 3 years. I like my route in Queensborough because I enjoy the exercise and it’s a good way to make extra money. I like to do theater and Noel likes to play hockey. Some day he wishes to play in the NHL. Cindy doesn’t mind being hitched up to the wagon because she pulls it. Now isn’t that something! I hope to be doing my route for many more years to come. I would like to thank the Newsleader for selecting me (and my helpers, Noel and Cindy) as “Carrier of the Week”!
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Honour a Life: Now in its 10th year, an opportunity for anyone who has lost a loved one to pay tribute to them in a seasonal Christmas setting. Following a brief service, there will be Christmas songs, and the symbolic decorating of the Tree of Remembrance. Hosted by the Columbia-Bowell Funeral Home and co-sponsored by the Crossroads Hospice Society, and the New Westminster Palliative Care Program. When: Sunday, Nov. 27, 6:30 p.m. Where: Centennial Lodge, Queen’s Park, New Westminster. RSVP: 604-521-4881.
Write From the Heart: Vancouver’s Ruth Kozak has been teaching writing classes since 1994 including travel, novel, creative writing and memoirs. Cost: $5 drop-in fee. When: Mondays, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Where: Waves Coffee Shop, Back Room, 715 Columbia St. (at Begbie St.), New Westminster.
Saint Thomas More Collegiate Christmas Craft Fair: annual event featuring over 120 crafters, bake sale, plant sale, used books, free childminding, bistro, tea garden and more. When: Saturday, Nov. 26, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday, Nov. 27, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Info: stmc.bc.ca.
Christmas Tea and Craft Sale: Enjoy afternoon tea and light Christmas shopping. A fundraiser for Job’s Daughters International Bethel #22 of New Westminster. When: Saturday, Nov. 26, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where: 508 Agnes St. Admission: $5, includes beverage, light lunch, sweets. Table rentals: $15 each, available through 604-953-0511 or dmcmurchie@shaw.ca. Last Monday at the Movies: Featuring British film Made in Dagenham. When: Monday, Nov. 30, 7:30 p.m. Where: Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth Ave., New Westminster. Tickets: $9 at the door. Info: 604-5215050 or www.masseytheatre.com.
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Red paella Ingredients 3/4 cup olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped clams or mussels, scrubbed 1 lb. uncooked shrimp, peeled and deveined 3 cloves garlic, minced 3 cup Arborio rice 3 1/4 cups Àsh or chicken broth 1/4 teaspoon saffron 1/2 teaspoon spanish paprika salt and pepper to taste 1 sweet red bell pepper, sliced Method Heat the olive oil in a paella pan over medium to high heat. Add the onion and red bell pepper and cook until the onion begins to soften. Add garlic and cook for another Àve minutes. Pour in the rice and cook for a further Àve minutes, stirring constantly. Mix in the broth, saffron, paprika, salt, pepper, clams/ mussels and shrimp. Cook over an even heat until all the broth has been absorbed, about 25 minutes. Remove from heat and let it rest for Àve minutes. Serve with lemon wedges. Serves six.
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PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $269, 2 coats any colour (Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Services. www.paintspecial.com
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Aluminum patio cover, sunroom, gates, alum roof. 604-521-2688 www.PatioCoverVancouver.com
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HANDYPERSONS
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
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
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PAVING/SEAL COATING
ALLAN Const. & Asphalt. Brick, conc, drainage, found. & membrane repair. 604-618-2304; 820-2187.
HOME REPAIRS If I can’t do it It can’t be done
Call Robert 604-941-1618 OR 604-844-4222 INTERIORS: Baths (renos/ repairs) specializing in drywall, doors, flooring, tiling, plumbing, painting, miscellaneous, etc. VERSTILE! EXPERIENCED IN OVER 30 LINES OF WORK! * Quality work * Prompt Service * Fair prices For positive results Call Robert SERVICE CALLS WELCOME
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MOVING & STORAGE
1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. We move - We ship - We recycle. Senior- Student Discount. 604-721-4555. ABBA MOVERS & DEL. Res/com 1-4 ton truck, 1 man $35/hr, 2 men from $45. Honest, bsmt clean up. 25 yrs of experience.604-506-7576
AFFORDABLE MOVING
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$45/Hr
604-537-4140
PLUMBING
10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Lic.gas fitter. Aman: 778-895-2005 $69/HR. Lic., Insured. Experienced & friendly service. Clogged drains, garburators, leaks & more. Sm jobs OK. Call anytime 604-805-2488. FIXIT PLUMBING & HEATING H/W Tanks, Reno’s, Boilers, Furn’s. Drain Cleaning. Ins. (604)596-2841
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PRESSURE WASHING POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING
SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE
Call Ian 604-724-6373
353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS #1 Roofing Company in BC
All types of Roofing Over 35 Years in Business “ Call Now for Free Estimate”
604-588-0833
Local & Long Distance From 1, 3, 5, 7,10 Ton Trucks Licenced ~ Reliable ~ 1 to 3 Men Free estimate/Seniors discount Residential~Commercial~Pianos
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JASON’S ROOFING All kinds of re-roofing & repairs. Free est. Reasonable rates. (604)961-7505, 278-0375
329 PAINTING & DECORATING
604.723.8434 Top Quality Painting Floors & Finishing • Insured • WCB • Written Guarantee • Free Est. • 20 Years Exp.
PETS 477
PETS
BORDER COLLIE PUPPIES P/B. Males $400, fem. $450. Vet chk, 1st shots Call 604-250-4360 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 CHOCOLATE LAB puppies, dew claws removed, vet ✔, dewormed, 9 weeks. $600. (604)850-0573 CKC REG BLOOD HOUND pups, 1 male, 8 fem. Liver & tan, ready to go end of Nov. (604)574-5788 GERMAN SHEPHERD Pups & young adults. Quality German & Czech bloodlines. 604-856-8161.
Roofing Experts. 778-230-5717 Repairs/Re-Roof/New Roofs. All work Gtd. Free Est. Call Frank.
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RUBBISH REMOVAL
Chihuahua 6 mos, female, spayed, shots, for good home. $1200 obo. 1 (604) 392-3604 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
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 518
BUILDING SUPPLIES
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.
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FUEL
1YR Seasoned Alder Birch Maple Clean, Split, DRY & Delivered. Family Operated for 20 yrs. (604)825-9264 BEST FIREWOOD 32nd Season & 37,000 Cust Deliv. Fully Seas. Maple, Birch, Alder 604-582-7095
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FURNITURE
MATTRESSES staring at $99 • Twins • Fulls • Queens • Kings 100’s in stock! www.Direct Liquidation.ca (604)294-2331
560
MISC. FOR SALE
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• Electronics • Appliances • Old Furniture • Construction • Yard Waste • Concrete • Drywall • Junk • Rubbish • Mattresses
REAL ESTATE
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APARTMENT/CONDOS
***HANDY MAN CONDOS*** Bank Owned; Fixer Uppers FREE LIST w/ PICTURES! www.HandyManCondos.com 1-800-304-9849 ID # 1048 re/max city realty
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.
TRANSPORTATION 818
APARTMENT/CONDO 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
MORTGAGES
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660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS
www.dannyevans.ca
Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley
706
NEW WESTMINSTER
Large newly renovated 1 & 2 bdrm apts available in well-kept concrete building. New floors and appl’s. Freshly painted. Patio and large storage room inste. 3 laundries in bldg. Rent incl’s heat & hot water. Sauna & jacuzzi. 5 min. walk to skytrain, Douglas College & New West Quay. Close to all amenities. Please call 604-834-1756 www.aptrentals.net
APARTMENT/CONDO
BURNABY
Super Clean ONE Bedrooms Quiet & well maintained bldg. Includes heat & hot water. On site manager. Cat okay. AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY Secure parking available. For viewing call:
TRANSPORTATION 845
SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
SCRAP BATTERIES WANTED We buy scrap batteries from cars, trucks & heavy equip. $4.00 each. Free pickup anywhere in BC, Min. 10. Toll Free Call:1.877.334.2288
821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS
Rozario 778-788-1849
RENTALS
CARS - DOMESTIC
2005 CHRYSLER SEBRING convertible, silver, 84 k’s. auto. Mags. $7895/obo. (604)826-0519 2006 Chevy Cobalt SS blk, loaded, 5spd, s/rf. Mint. MP3 no acc. lady driven 59k $9800. 604-789-4859.
NEW WESTMINSTER
1991 MAZDA 626, 4 dr, 4 cyl, auto, aircrd, reliable, clean, runs A1, $1,900 obo. Phone (778)317-6091. 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. $6200 firm. Phone 604-538-9257. 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY LE, 4 dr, 4 cly, auto, 40,000 km, mint, loaded, $17,900. Phone (778)317-6091. 2011 NISSAN VERSA 4dr auto black loaded, 14,000kms. Asking $11,900 obo. 778-895-7570
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RECREATIONAL/SALE
Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal FREE TOWING 7 days/wk. We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022
847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES
1999 CHEVY BLAZER, black, 2” lift, 4x4, Air Cared, standard, new clutch. $5995 obo (604)826-0519
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TRUCKS & VANS
2003 21’ WILDWOOD 5th wheel, light weight, a/c, awning, beautiful cond. $16,500 obo. 604-287-1127
2005 MONTANA SV6, loaded, Onstar, 7 pass., new front rotors & brakes. Mint. $6400. 604-812-1278
2011 HEMISPHERE F28RGSS
2008 FORD F350 4x4 diesel, loaded, super cab, 75,000kms, Asking $25,900. 778-895-7570
PORT COQUITLAM
Call 604- 522-5230
CEDARWAY APT Bright & Clean 1 & 2 Bdrms D/W, Heat and hot water included. Close to schools, shopping & public transportation.
Burnaby:
(formerly known as Middlegate) Quiet, spacious 2 & 1 Bdrms & Bachelor suites. Newly reno’d. Incls: Balcony, prkg, heat & h/wtr
1 Bdrm Apts starting at $950 2 Bdrm Apts starting at $1200 Heat and hot water included. Dishwasher, fridge, stove, balcony, shared laundry. Avail Immed. Close to amen, schools and mall.
Call 604-421-1235 www.aptrentals.net BURNABY
Villa Del Mar 6630 Telford Ave.
Bright large newly reno’d 1 and 2 bedroom suites for rent. Freshly painted, new hardwood floors, huge balcony. Only 2 min walk to Metrotown Mall. Please call 604-715-1824 to view. Move in TODAY! BURNABY
Walker Manor 6985 Walker Ave Bright large 1 bedroom for rent in a newly reno’d building. Large balcony, freshly painted with hardwood floors. 2 Min walk to Highgate Mall & all major transit.
www.aptrentals.net
711
Well maintained 2 bdrms with 1.5 washroom. Includes cable, heat & hot water. Secure parking avail. On site manager. AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY Quiet & well maintained bldg., walk to Highgate Mall & transit. Cat okay. For viewing....
2011 LAREDO 291TG
CO-OP RENTALS
NEW WESTMINSTER CO-OP 1050 Keyside Drive 1 bedroom handicapped / wheelchair accessible suite. $741.00 per month shares are $1500.00 no subsidy Available December 1.
Elec. awning, “FAMILY SIZED” dinette, LCD TV, power storage jack & more. $27,995 (Stk.30854) www.fraserwayrv.com 1-800-806-1976 DL #30644
604-519-1930 736
HOMES FOR RENT
CABINET MAKER, experienced or apprentice required for custom millwork shop in Poco. Call 604941-1588 or Fax. 604-941-1538.
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TOWNHOUSES
PITT MEADOWS: 2 - 3 bdrm co-op T/H $1030/mo - $1134/mo. Shares req’d. No subsidy available. Orientation 2nd & 4th Sun. 2 pm & 3rd Tues. 7 pm each mo. 19225 119th Ave., Pitt Meadows, BC V3Y 2B2. Leave msg 604-465-1938
TRANSPORTATION 810
AUTO FINANCING
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Call 604- 521-3448
COQUITLAM
Welcome Home ! 1 Bedrooms available near Lougheed Mall and transit. Rent includes heat & hot water. Sorry No Pets. Refs required.
DreamCatcher Auto Loans “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals
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NEW WESTMINSTER
DORIC MANOR 236 - 8th St. Bachelor, 1, 2 & 3 bdrm suites for rent. Includes heat / hot water and cable. Close to Massey Theatre, Douglas College, Royal City Mall.
Phone: 604-522-9153
1-800-910-6402
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 1-888593-6095.
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SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
The Scrapper
SUITES, UPPER
CHRISTIAN family seeking Responsible renter(s).1,000sf Upstairs suite. 2 BR, 1 Bath, W/D. Hydro. NO Pets/Smkg. $800 + Gas. 604308-4292 PORT COQUITLAM. SxS 3 bdrm, 2 bth, appls, s/deck, view, nr amens, recent renos. $1150. 604-941-4166
Please call 778-994-2334 BURNABY
DSI water heater, Slide-out, microwave, LCD TV, HUGE SAVINGS! $24,995 (Stk.30964) www.fraserwayrv.com 1-800-806-1976 DL #30644
Call 604-837-4589
CLAREMONT TERRACE
** 6960 ELWELL ST ** Near HighGate Mall
MAPLE PLACE TOWERS
PEARL DRUM SET, $1200, receipts for $1000 in upgrades, located in Hope. Call 1 (604)869-7329
On Time, As Promised, Service Guaranteed!
706
BURNABY
RECYCLE-IT! JUNK REMOVAL Recycled Earth Friendly
HOMES WANTED
RENTALS
604-525-2661
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SPARTAN Moving Ltd. Fast & Reliable. Insured Competitive rates. Wknd Specials. Call Frank: (604) 435-8240
A-1 PAINTING CO.
Andrew 604-618-8585 $ Best Rates $
STAN’S PAINTING Comm. & Res. BBB, WCB. Kitchen Reno’s & Cabinets
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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
A Semi Retired Tradesman. Small fix-it or build it jobs-Burnaby/New West. Richard, 604-377-2480
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283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS GUTTER Cleaning Service, Repairs Free Est, 20 yrs exp, Rain or shine. 7 days/week. Simon 604-230-0627
REAL ESTATE
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
A-TECH Services 604-230-3539
ELECTRICAL
#1167 $25 service call, BBB Lge & small jobs. Expert trouble shooter, WCB. Low rates 24/7 604-617-1774 YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
CARS - DOMESTIC
1997 LINCOLN MARK 8 LSC black, 182K, 1 owner, garage kept, $6200 pHONE MISSION (604)820-8218. 2000 FOCUS SE auto, 4/dr, 179K, fully loaded. Drives like new. Health forces sale. $2400. 778-893-4866 2000 FORD FOCUS, standard trans., blue, 4 dr. sedan, CD, Air Cared. $2995 obo (604)826-0519
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
#1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME 604.683.2200 AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673
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.
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