A4 NewsLeader Friday, August 26, 2011
Another B.C. Liberal MLA leaving By Tom Fletcher
ceeded her as Port Moody-area MLA in 2005 leave politics. After serving in several ministries in former premier Gordon Campbell’s cabinet, Black was dropped from a slimmed-down cabinet lineup by Clark this spring and named parliamentary secretary for pubic transportation.
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Port Moody-Coquitlam MLA Iain Black is resigning his seat to take a new job as CEO of the Vancouver Board of Trade. Premier Christy Clark said she is “delighted and saddened” to see the man who suc-
Clark and Black both rejected suggestions that pressure from the premier’s office to prepare for the next election had anything to do with Black’s decision. ChilliwackHope MLA Barry Penner resigned as attorney-general last week, citing the need to declare his candidacy.
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Wonderful character hme in the West End. Built in 1946 + a fabulous addition added upstairs in 1999. Main flr feats 2 bds(one currently used as an office),spacious LR w/gas f/p & hrdwd fls, spacious white kitch w/tile flrs & newerapplcs, dining area w/dble glass drs leading to sundeck w/hot tub & view of river & Alex Fraser Bridge. Up boasts a great open games/media rm, beautiful mstr bd w/ lots of wndws to take advantage of the view, large ensuite w/Jacuzzi tub & sep shower, WI closet w/ organizer & access to crawl space. Bsmnt is full height & fully fin’d w/2 bdrms, gas fp & separate entrance. Home has beaut wndws throughout, great lot w/ mature trees & Japanese grden in private fenced back yard, new roof & lane access.
Great west facing, 2 bdrm in award winning, Whistler style“Crofton”building near Queens Park. This wonderful unit features gas fireplace, insuite lndry with upgraded washer/dryer, kitchen w/ tile floors, maple cabinets and ceramic cooktop stove, newer laminate floors, newer paint & ceiling fan. Complex is well maintained & managed and is in an excellent location just steps to Queens Park, Canada Games Pool, transit & schools.
Open the doors and fall in love with this updated 1939 character home in the West End. Home is a wonderful combination of new and old with an addition added in 1978. Feats include beautiful hrdwd & fir flrs throughout, leaded glass wndws, original built-ins, coved doorways, updated bths, 2 yr old deck w/fibreglass railing & updated electrical. Main flr feats newer white kitch w/SS applcs & tile flrs, DR w/European tilt & turn dble doors to the spacious deck, LR w/leaded wndws, recessed ceiling & wood burning f/p, 2 bdrms (one w/leaded glass wndws), family room with gas f/p & updated 1.5 bths. Up has 2 bdrms & updated 2 pc bth. Bsmt is finished with rec room, bdrm, lndry & large workshop. Home is a spacious 3300 sf and sits on a lovely 50’ x 132’ landscaped lot with a private fenced backyard.
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Come view this spacious 2 bdrm + den home at the “Point” & you will not be disappointed! This quiet courtyard facing unit has a very open floor plan with over 1300 sf of living space. Features include floor to ceiling windows, stainless steel applcs, granite counter & cozy fireplace. The master bdrm has a full ensuite & super large walk in closet. Den can be used as a 3rd bdrm! Close to shopping, transit, restaurant & just a short stroll to the Quay. What more could you ask for? Call today for a viewing.
Looking for a project in a great neighbourhood? Look no further, this is the one! Over 2500 sf of potential in this property. Owner has started the renos. Newer kitchen on main, basement reno’d approx 8 months ago with 2 bdrms, den & full bath, furnace is 2 yrs old, hot water tank is 4 yrs old, drain tiles are 4 years old, roof is 10-15 years old, plumbing updated 4 years ago, some windows have been updated. Great 50.3 x 130’ lot in desirable Moody Park.
Substantially renovated 3 level, 2371 sq ft 1936 character home with 4 bdrms + 1 bdrm in fully finished bsmt. Features new kitchen w/ dark wood cabinets & granite counters & island, wood floors, stained glass, moldings, coved ceilings, 2 bdrms on main, 2 lrg bdrms & new bathroom up (w/ pedestal sink & claw foot tub), double windows & new drain tiles. Close to skytrain, shopping, parks & schools.
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Douglas students finally get U-Pass By Helen Polychronakos
For that reason, student unions are required to hold a referendum before instituting the U-Pass. The U in U-Pass stands for “uniWhen Douglas College surveyed versal”, but it didn’t feel like that its student body last November, 94 for Douglas College students, who percent were in favor of the pass. were excluded from TransLink’s The difference between 2007 and discount program for post-second2010 was an infusion of cash from ary students until this year. the province that allows TransLink U-Pass dispensers have now been to charge $30 a month for the installed at Douglas College’s two U-Pass. Previously, the price varied campuses and students are lining from school to school. up for the card, which they can The new U-Pass B.C. program, start using Sept. 1. a partnership between the “UBC and SFU had it province, TransLink and but we were left out so it BC Transit gives students was unfair, it was a kind of all-zone, unlimited access discrimination,” said Deepa to SkyTrain, SeaBus and Singh of the Douglas College TransLink buses as well as Student Union at New Westdiscounts on West Coast minster. Express. TransLink spokesman Ken Such a high approval rate HARDIE Hardie said the reason for at Douglas is now common the delay was that Transacross campuses, according Link ran out of funds. to Hardie, although it didn’t use to “We didn’t have the financial be that way. resources to expand further. When When Simon Fraser University we put in the U-Pass our costs go up first held a vote, the result was because we need to buy more buses close—a little over 50 percent of and more diesel and to hire more students wanted a U-Pass. staff,” said Ken Hardie. When they voted again to renew He added that three years ago the contract three years later, 90 they asked Douglas and other colpercent were in favor, said Hardie. leges whether they’d be interested “They started using it and saw in the U-Pass. the value of the pass.” “Langara and Capilano stepped Douglas College students are also forward but we didn’t get any enthusiastic about the arrival of the response from Douglas,” said U-Pass, according to Singh. Hardie. “The most amazing thing about According to Singh, the price the U-Pass is that not only is it wasn’t right at that time. more affordable, it’s more sustain“We were not going to make stuable. You can use it anywhere and dents pay more than $30. Our camit becomes a sort of lifestyle,” said paign was for a $25 pass. Because Singh. it’s mandatory for all students it Other institutions that have was really important to make it enrolled since the B.C. government happen,” said Singh, referring to gave money to both TransLink and the fact that once a school signs up the schools to facilitate adoption to the U-Pass program, all students of the U-Pass program include the taking more than three credits are B.C. Institute of Technology and the enrolled and the fee is automatiEmily Carr University of Art and cally added to their student fees. Design. CONTRIBUTOR
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