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Cecilia Ferreira will be competing for the title of Miss Teen Canada World in Toronto in July, where she hopes to raise awareness about the importance of organ donation by telling the story of her own heart transplant when she was 13 years old.

Living life with all her heart Mario Bartel photo@burnabynewsleader.com

Cecilia Ferreira always dreamed of becoming a beauty queen. In July the 18-year-old St. Thomas More student will travel to Toronto as Miss Teen World Burnaby to compete with 69 other young women from across the country for the title of Miss Teen Canada World. She’s also using this opportunity to raise awareness about something very near and dear to her heart. In fact, it is her heart. When Cecilia was born her heart

was missing a valve and several arteries. Doctors didn’t give her much chance of survival, let alone reaching adulthood. For years she de¿ed them. But her lips and hands regularly turned purple. She couldn’t run and play soccer with her friends. When she wasn’t being tested and treated at B.C. Children’s Hospital, she spent time with her menagerie of pets that included four cats and four dogs, a bird and a rabbit, Precious. She didn’t allow herself to dream beyond the next procedure, the next attempt to keep her heart beating.

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Cecilia was 13 when her doctors determined her heart had endured enough poking and prodding, snipping and sewing; she needed a new one. Her gift of life was implanted in her chest that June at Toronto’s Hospital for Sick Children. As she recuperated, Cecilia decided she wasn’t just going to run in the park with her dogs and her friends, she was going to run with her renewed life. She hasn’t stopped. “I feel like I owe it to the donor family. It’s a motivation. When I get so tired I always think ‘why not, it’s

not going to hurt me to give as much as I’ve got.’” And she’s got a lot. Aside from regular check-ups and monthly blood work, the only restriction on Cecilia’s life is that she can’t drink grapefruit juice because it will react with her anti-rejection drugs. So she’s unleashed all that energy she couldn’t expend as a kid. She plays soccer and participates fully in gym class, she dances ballet and she has three roles in an upcoming musical production of Hairspray. Please see ‘I’VE WON ALREADY’, A3

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Burnaby council approved $1.2 million on Monday for the second phase in the replacement of the city’s ¿rst three arti¿cial turf ¿elds. The ¿elds, at the Central Valley complex, were installed in 1999. At the time, the ¿elds were an innovative product that has since been improved upon, said a city staff report. The expected lifespan of the arti¿cial turf— synthetic “grass” on a bed of ground up rubber “soil” to mimic natural grass ¿elds—was 10 years, and the warranty was eight years. “Overall the ¿elds have performed well. However, after 12 years in use, the carpet is now worn through and the surface has compacted to create a very hard landing surface for players.” After talks with sport user groups, it was decided ¿elds would be replaced one year at a time. Please see NEW, A3

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In 2010, ¿eld No. 1 was replaced. The plan is to replace ¿eld No. 3 and the warm-up ¿eld this year, with replacement of ¿eld No. 2 in 2013, subject to the approval of the parks commission and city council. The approved funding will pay for replacement of ¿eld No. 3 which will be designed and lined to accommodate soccer, ¿eld lacrosse and ¿eld hockey. The project will include removal, disposal and replacement of the

warm-up area north of the ¿eldhouse, as well as minor fence repairs and the addition of shelters over players’ benches. The money also includes $124,000 for preliminary work on the replacement of ¿eld No. 2, including tender drawings, and engineering and geotechnical work. Parks and recreation department staff expect construction to take place from June to August, with a scheduled reopening on Sept. 1 in time for the fall soccer season.

The remaining two original turf Àelds at the Burnaby Lake Sports Complex West, which are threadbare and were Áooded in January, will be replaced in the next year. MARIO BARTEL NEWSLEADER FILE

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the United States. Burnaby-New Westminster New The list of toxic substances is a Democrat MP Peter Julian tabled a combination of the most comprehensive private member’s bill Wednesday that lists worldwide, including those used by would require all consumer products to agencies in the European Union, the U.S. be clearly marked with warning labels Environmental Protection Agency, specifying any toxic contents. the WHO International Agency for “Canadians have a right to Research on Cancer, and Health know whether the products they Canada. are buying can be hazardous to If enacted into law, failure to their health,” said Julian in a press follow the labelling regulations release. would be a crime punishable “There is increasing evidence JULIAN through ¿nes or imprisonment. that such legislation is necessary “There are numerous and effective. The recent decision examples of possibly harmful of Coke and Pepsi to change their recipe chemicals in consumer products, such to avoid the need to label their product as formaldehyde in cosmetics, and with a cancer warning [in California] is methylene chloride in paint strippers,” another case in point. Yet, little progress said Julian. has been made in Canada. It is time for “Both of those are chemicals that the government to stop dealing in half can possibly cause cancer, but there are measures and ¿x the problem.” Bill C-408 builds on existing currently no regulations requiring that legislation that requires similar warnings they be identi¿ed as hazardous. on chemicals in the workplace, but not on “Bill C-408 would change this, consumer products. requiring warnings on products, and The proposed new legislation is similar giving stiff penalties to individuals who to regulations in the European Union and disregard the new regulations.”

“I’m always on stage,” says Cecilia. She also does volunteer work for B.C. Children’s Hospital, Variety, Feed the Children, helps out at a soup kitchen, teaches at her church and she does motivational speaking for companies like Pottery Barn. And she’s maintaining her B average in school so she can pursue her career aspiration to become a cardiac pediatric nurse. “I was always energetic as a kid, but I couldn’t do anything with my bad heart,” says Cecilia. “When I do things now, I go all out. My energy is infectious.” A colleague at one of her volunteer gigs suggested she enter the Miss Teen Canada World competition. “I always wanted to do pageants when I was young. This gives me the opportunity

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to raise awareness about organ donations.” Of 1,000 girls who entered in B.C., she was one of 38 selected to compete at the provincial pageant in Richmond. Not only did she have to look her best, she also had to prove herself a capable spokesperson. “I’m always passionate about telling my story, I’m a chatterbox,” says Cecilia. “I’m a good people person.” But when her name was announced amongst the ¿nalists selected for the national pageant in Toronto, she was surprised. “It was unreal,” recalls Cecilia. “There were so many beautiful girls, I didn’t think I would get in.” Now that she is, she has a whole new list of tasks to add to her already busy schedule. Like ¿nding sponsors to support her trip to the national

pageant and planning events to raise money for its charity, Free the Children. She also has to write a blog, start a Facebook page and post to her Twitter account, all requirements of pageant entrants. And, of course, she has to shop for the perfect pageant dress. “You have to look like Barbie for a week,” she says. In fact, she’s so busy she hasn’t had time to even think about the possibility of winning. “Even if I don’t win, I’ve won already. I got the courage to get up and try, and the opportunity to be a leader in the community.”

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For anyone who’s driven down Edmonds Street lately, it’s been more of a slalom run than a roadway, thanks to the multitude of potholes and bumps. Some relief is on the way, after Coun. Paul McDonell raised the issue at Monday’s council meeting. “The street is getting really rough,” said McDonell. “I’ve had complaints from merchants and people trying to get in there. “It’s like a washboard going down there.” City engineering director

Lambert Chu said any permanent road repairs will have to wait until after planned storm sewer work is completed. The contracts for the work are expected to be let in about three weeks, with work to begin by early May. He said by email that while Edmonds between Canada Way and Kingsway was dug up for sewer replacement work last year, the road was already in need of reconstruction before that. Once the storm sewer pipes are installed this year, the road will be rebuilt and resurfaced. The target completion date for the road improvement work is sometime this September. “In the meantime, any potholes on Edmonds will be repaired and surface depressions caused by settlement of the sewer trenches

will be recti¿ed to make the road safe for the travelling public,” Chu said. Burnaby Mayor Derek Corrigan noted that if the roads are ¿xed then torn up again for sewer work, council gets accused of being wasteful. McDonell agreed but stressed it’s not just an aesthetics issue as some of the potholes are quite deep. “People with Lamborghinis and Ferraris should stay off Edmonds for a while,” Corrigan quipped in response. “And four-by-fours, because they’re having trouble too,” McDonell replied, without missing a beat. “Anyone who wants to save a trip to Disneyland, go down to Edmonds Street.”

Byrne Creek wins award South Burnaby’s Byrne Creek secondary has won the 2012 Vision in Action: The ASCD Whole Child Award, the ¿rst Canadian school to receive the honour. ASCD, formerly the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, is an international education leadership association founded in 1943 and based in the U.S. The award recognizes schools that go beyond a focus on academic achievement to create learners who are “knowledgeable, emotionally and physically healthy, civically active, artistically engaged, prepared for economic selfsuf¿ciency, and ready for the world beyond formal schooling,” according to a press release. Byrne Creek opened in 2005 amid a neighbourhood with a large population of immigrants and refugees, with more than

60 per cent having a ¿rst language other than English. Last June, Burnaby school district designated it as a pilot community secondary school for the current school year. The award recognizes Byrne Creek for its “outstanding work ensuring each child in each classroom is healthy, safe, engaged, supported and challenged,” said Dr. Gene R. Carter, executive director and CEO of ASCD. “Byrne Creek Secondary School is a great example of the supportive education community that a commitment to the whole child can create.” In addition to creating partnerships with community groups, staff at the school meet weekly to discuss teaching practices, identify struggling students and look at ways to support learning gaps. As a result,

many programs unique to the school have been developed, including those that support the literacy needs of English-as-asecond-language students, and ones which provide support to vulnerable students and their parents. “Our educators approach each new challenge with an open mind. They genuinely care for our students and recognize that their roles are pivotal to student success,” said Byrne Creek principal Dave Rawnsley. Schools from across North America applied for the award. Five team members from Byrne Creek will be guests at the ASCD annual conference, being held in Philadelphia March 24 to 26. The organization will continue to share the school’s expertise and practices with its 150,000 members in 145 countries and other educators.

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SD41 faces almost $2M shortfall Seeking public input for budget planning process Wanda Chow wchow@burnabynewsleader.com

Burnaby school district is seeking public input as it grapples with a budget shortfall in the range of $1.5 million to $2 million for next year, according to secretary-treasurer Greg Frank. The numbers would look a lot worse, with a $5-million shortfall, if the district didn’t have a $3.3-million surplus expected by the end of the current school year. Frank said this year’s projected surplus is the result of several factors. For one, the 2010-2011 school year ended with the district having a surplus of about $900,000, which was carried forward. The international education program saw an increase in enrolment of 181 fulltime equivalent (FTE) students, which resulted in $1.2 million in additional net revenues for the district. And the education ministry’s release of “holdback” funds— after enrolment numbers are con¿rmed and any provincewide surplus in per-student funding

is calculated—resulted in an additional $115 per student to Burnaby. As for planning the district’s budget for 2012-2013, the preliminary numbers call for a shortfall of $5 million. That’s due largely to inÀation on supplies, services, energy costs and employee bene¿ts, salary increments for teachers, declining enrolment at secondary schools and increased demand for education assistants to work with special needs students, Frank said. After applying the current year’s expected surplus, the resulting shortfall of approximately $2-million already factors in $429,145 in new funding for vulnerable students announced by the education ministry Wednesday. The district is seeking public input on options and priorities for the 2012-2013 budget, with a public meeting to be held Wednesday, March 28, 7 p.m. at the school board of¿ce, 5325 Kincaid St., Burnaby. To make a presentation or submit input, send to budget@sd41.bc.ca or call 604-664-8389. Deadline for feedback is April 15.

WorkSafeBC imposed 20 penalties on Burnaby companies in 2011 Wanda Chow wchow@burnabynewsleader.com

Of the 352 penalties WorkSafeBC imposed last year, 20 were against Burnaby employers, according to WorkSafeBC’s 2011 enforcement report. Provincewide, 352 penalties were imposed against 289 employers, with penalty amounts ranging from $700 to $250,000. “Monetary penalties are imposed on employers for repeated or serious violations of occupational health and safety regulations and to motivate to comply with their legal responsibilities,” said Jeff Dolan of WorkSafeBC in a press release. In Burnaby, these included Globe Foundry Ltd., ¿ned $27,366 for failing to comply with WorkSafeBC orders to address “numerous safety violations.” Many of the penalties involved roo¿ng companies which didn’t use adequate safety measures to prevent falls. Northwood Roo¿ng Ltd. was ¿ned $7,639 for a repeated violation of failing to ensure workers used fall protection while working on a roof about 6.4 metres (21 feet) above grade. Similarly, Coast to Coast Roo¿ng Ltd. was ¿ned $7,500 for an incident where three employees were working without

fall protection on a sloped roof 6.4 metres above grade. “This was a repeated high-risk violation,” the report said. Harold David Gaucher was ¿ned $2,500 after a worker “sustained serious injuries after falling three metres (10 feet) from a roof, then striking another roof before falling another six metres (20 feet) onto a concrete basement Àoor.” In the case of Red Horse Roo¿ng Ltd., which was ¿ned $5,000, a worker was at risk of falling 5.5 metres (18 feet) as he carried roo¿ng tiles across a sloped residential roof, while walking near the roof edge, without wearing fall protection and adequate supervision. In addition to the lack of fall protection, employees of Jai Singh Grewal were found to be using an extension ladder unsafely—it wasn’t secured, did not extend enough beyond the roof edge and was set up on unstable gravel. Also penalized for workers not using fall protection were SD2 Framing Inc. ($5,000), Trevor Mcdonald ($5,000), Theodore Hermus ($4,771), 590270 BC Ltd. ($3,908), Gagandeep Construction Ltd. ($2,500), and Skys the Limit Roo¿ng Ltd. ($1,000). Deol Framing Ltd. was ¿ned $3,346 for having four employees

working more than three metres (10 feet) above grade on the upper level of a house under construction, where no guardrails had been installed to prevent falling down areas such as open stairwells. Norm Rakhra Developments Ltd. was ¿ned twice, $2,500 for failing to use acceptable methods when it surveyed a house for hazardous materials before its demolition. Logoplaste Canada Inc. was ¿ned $2,500 after two workers were put at risk of serious injury while repairing a machine that was still energized. The company failed to ensure the machine was locked out before allowing repairs to take place. Elite Furniture was ¿ned $2,500 for failing to adequately train and supervise a worker who was using a panel saw without its saw guard in place. “The worker then tried to install the guard on the panel saw without ¿rst locking out to prevent the inadvertent movement of the saw blade.” Mr. Swirl Plumbing & Drain Cleaning ($5,157) and Tejinder Singh Kaler ($2,500) were ¿ned for failing to submit a written compliance report as ordered, and Custom Craft Cabinets was ¿ned $5,000 for failing to provide lockout procedures to ensure workers

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Politics in Twitter age We’ve heard it many times, and seen it a few times during election campaigns. Social media has changed the way politics is done. The recent “vikileaks,” a series of tweets about Public Safety Minister Vic Toews’ divorce, has focused attention on how easily information can be shared over the Internet. It also highlights the fact that politics, and federal politics in particular, is a game played with no rules and no protection. Players can be blindsided at any time and every hit counts. The only goal for most players is to completely destroy their opponents. Toews became the target of an individual or group who created a Twitter account, and then proceeded to broadcast details of his divorce case, which occurred several years ago. He was targeted because he defended a House of Commons bill dealing with online surveillance. The bill would allow police access to information such as an IP (Internet Protocol) address without a warrant. It would not give police access to web sur¿ng information or e-mail without a warrant, but many individuals and groups feel that it opens the door too broadly. Toews unwisely stated that those who opposed the bill were “with the child pornographers,” an unfortunate comparison. So he was paid back, via social media. In election campaigns, candidates have been forced to resign because of material they posted on Facebook or YouTube. This is becoming almost standard in any given election, and has led to most parties doing far more screening before even allowing a candidate to seek a nomination. However, social media hasn’t been used a great deal in trying to change the course of debate on public issues. This incident has proven just how potent it can be. It also has served to remind the government that it needs to keep the public onside if it wishes to bring in new ways of doing things. —Black Press

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“Most of my friends run around and do a lot of stuff and I can’t.” While Cecilia’s friends played soccer and basketball and went to dances, she took comfort with her pets, especially her soft grey and white bunny Precious. As the interview progressed, her lips turned increasingly dark, from purple to almost black. Her breath laboured, her energy waned. But her courage and indomitable spirit never did. The operation was a success and when Cecilia was well into her recuperation we caught up with her again. Her lips and hands a healthy pink, she was playing soccer with her friends, joining them on teenage adventures. When it was suggested she go romp in the park with one of her dogs for a photo, she didn’t hesitate. For the news conveyor, Cecilia’s story had come full circle to a happy ending. But she was never far from our thoughts. So a few months ago reporter Grant Granger, who ¿rst told Cecilia’s story, called her mother just to check in. Things were going

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well, Susie told him, Cecilia’s health was good, she was doing well in school, busy with lots of extracurricular activities; nothing extraordinary to feed the news machine. Until she won a beauty pageant and her proud mama called with the news. Talking to Cecilia today makes you wonder how and why you managed to squander so many of those teenage days and nights watching television, hanging out at the mall. Given a renewed chance at life, she’s ¿lled hers with hard work, creativity, volunteerism and giving to her community. She’s so busy she says she hasn’t even had the time to learn the ins and outs of Facebook and Twitter, where most of her peers practically live their lives these days. Once she gets the hang of it, it’s likely the social media will never be the same. And we likely haven’t heard the last of Cecilia. Mario Bartel is a photographer and reporter with the NewsLeader.

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Society’s most prudent investment As both a school board trustee (in Burnaby) and a public school teacher (in Surrey), I’d like to declare my personal conÀicts in the current debate over the direction of public education in B.C. My conÀicts are with choices that undervalue, underfund, understaff and undermine our education system. My conÀicts are with decisions that use brushstrokes like “more Àexibility” and “net zero” to paint our schools in an increasingly corporate image—where results are measured in short-term economic savings, not long-term academic and social success. My conÀicts are with priorities that have reduced government spending on education from 26.36 per cent of the provincial pie, when I was in high school 20 years ago, to 15.34 per cent as of 2010. My conÀicts are with ledger sheets that have us on track to becoming an educationally have-not province, with per pupil funding in B.C. now markedly lower than in Alberta and Ontario. My conÀicts are with tax dollars being spent on government ads that have insulted the professionalism

of teachers to the point that even the most passionate of volunteer coaches are painfully deciding to walk off the playing ¿eld for the ¿rst time in their careers. And so, having now declared these conÀicts, I ¿nd that I have no choice but to do the honourable thing: RAISE MY VOICE more than ever before in support of our students, parents, teachers and anyone who shares the view that education is the most prudent investment a society can make. Harman Pandher Trustee Burnaby Board of Education

LAMENTABLE CASE Re: What story should I tell? (Letters, NewsLeader, March 14) The writer gets a 10 for storytelling and poetry in her attempt to gain public support for stopping Bill 22. But if she, along with other teachers, would stop the continuous pathetic lamenting, they would achieve more support. Frank Di Cesare Burnaby

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Religious intolerance is one of the greatest evils in history. Why do so many people ¿nd it so dif¿cult to respect each other’s religious and cultural differences? The recent burning of the Koran and other Muslim religious books in Afghanistan is a perfect example. How could anyone be so insensitive? The Muslim faith isn’t better or worse than other faiths, it is just different. The only way to go forward in the world is through tolerance and understanding. I have many Muslim friends and think theirs is a wonderful religion that brings hope and spiritual happiness to its adherents in the same way that Christianity, Judaism and other faiths bring those things to their adherents. Until we all learn to understand and respect each other the world will continue to be an evil place with groups of fanatics attacking and dehumanizing each other. Garth Evans Burnaby

Whoa, red alert. I can’t say I’m a big fan of licence plate transponder chips, so the government can monitor vehicles at possibly any and every bridge, tunnel or intersection in the Lower Mainland. Who gave the government the power to keep a tail on B.C. drivers? They don’t need to know this information. The government is only supposed to keep tabs on our whereabouts when we break the law, not before. We’ll attribute this idea to temporary bureaucratic-corporate insanity. There are other better ways to raise tax revenue to pay for improved transportation infrastructure. Ben Grifﬁn Burnaby

FAIR IS FAIR WHEN IT COMES TO SUITES I recently received a Àyer advertising two new homes. These homes replace a perfectly good

duplex that was torn down. What sticks in my craw is this—each of these houses are advertised as having not one but two suites. Not only will this create a parking problem but the owners of these dwellings will pay the same singlefamily rates as I do for water, sewer, garbage and other city services. They will also receive income that I’m pretty certain will never be declared. I don’t care if they build a hotel as long as they carry their own weight. Russ Leach Burnaby

LET’S INVEST MORE IN EDUCATION The BC Liberals’ Education Plan aims to make a good education system “great.” Bill 22, euphemistically called the “Education Improvement Act,” will not make a neglected public education system great. In fact it will only make things worse. Please see WE CAN, A8

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If approved, a development proposal for the Metrotown neighbourhood could result in a $970,000 community bene¿t to Burnaby. The multi-family project proposed for 6509 and 6539 McKay Ave. comprises 36 condominiums and eight rental units in a fourstorey apartment building with townhouses fronting onto McKay. The developer wants to use the city’s density bonus provisions, for which it would contribute a community bene¿t to the city. Due to the site’s limited size and lack of commercial component, an on-site amenity is not considered suitable, said a city staff report. Staff recommended that the amenity bonus be taken as a cash in-lieu contribution. Currently, the city’s Metrotown Town Centre community bene¿t account has just over $4 million in amenity bonus funds designated for providing amenities in that area. About $24.6 million has also been committed to the fund through rezoning applications currently in process. The McKay Avenue project would add roughly $970,000 to the pot. Of that fund, 20 per cent will be allocated to a sub-account for affordable or special needs housing, anywhere in the city, to “leverage partnerships with direct housing providers.” Council approved the proposal to accept a cash in-lieu contribution for the project.

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Tenugui-Design Excellence in Japanese Daily Life: Showcasing the roots of the unique art form of designing the multi-purpose traditional textile. When: Jan. 13 to March 24. Where: National Nikkei Museum & Heritage Centre, 6688 Southoaks Crescent, Burnaby. Info: 604-7777000 or www.jcnm.ca. The Heritage Life Drawing Society is at a new location, 50 Lorne St., just below Douglas College in N ew We s t m i n s t e r. 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 604-5240638. Richard Major Art G ro u p : This noninstructional 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.

Burnaby Artist Guild: We l c o m e s new members interested in painting, beginners or established painters. When: Meetings held each Tuesday evening at 7:30 p.m. Where: Shadbolt Centre for the Arts. Info: Judy Smith, 604-682-6720.

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THE FINE ART OF INCLUSION Guitarist Ivan Dimitrov entertained guests at The Art of Being Together, the annual fundraiser for L’Arche Greater Vancouver, Saturday at the Nikkei Centre in Burnaby. The event is a juried exhibition of art inspired by the theme of community, sharing life, friendship and inclusiveness.

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Kids’ Club: Learn Bible stories in a fun, free, non-denominational setting, with crafts, singing, contests and prizes. Teen activities and ESL for adults included. When: Monday nights, 6:30-7:30 p.m. through April 23. Where: 6907 Elwell St., Burnaby. Info: 604-526-6008. St. Patricks Day event: Join us for St. Patricks Day celebrations with Irish fare, fiddlers, dancers and end the evening with the six-piece Irish rock band the Dublin Belles. Free admission. When: Saturday, March 17, 3 p.m. to 1 a.m. Where: Great Bear Pub, 5665 Kingsway, Burnaby. Info: 604-433-2388.

Mystery author Debra Purdy Kong reads from her soon to be released novel Deadly Accusations. When: Tuesday, March 20, 8 p.m. Where: La Fontana Caffe, 101-3701 East Hastings, Burnaby. Info: www. BurnabyWritersNews.blogspot. com or bwscafe@gmail.com.

H e a l t hy Fo o d Fo r K i d s Workshop: How to plan and cook easy meals you can afford and your kids will love! Recipe tasting and door prizes. Everyone is welcome. Free, but space is limited. Limited child-minding available. When: Tuesday, March 27, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Where: Tommy Douglas library, 7311 Kingsway, Burnaby. Register: In person at the Tommy Douglas information desk, or 604-2974821.

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FUNDING FOR STUDENTS, NOT FOR WAGE HIKES. The BCTF is demanding a 15 per cent wage hike and other beneﬁts that would cost $2 billion and raise taxes for BC families. Virtually all other public sector unions have settled for no wage increases. It’s unacceptable that schools are disrupted and that students and their families are inconvenienced over an unreasonable salary demand in difﬁcult economic times. The union is making claims and demands that simply don’t add up.

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The government wants more time for teacher training and to ensure that Pro-D days really are for professional development.

The union says all teaching positions should be selected on the basis of seniority.

The government supports seniority but qualiﬁcations must also count so that math teachers teach math, and science teachers teach science.

The union says that teachers who perform poorly in evaluations will be dismissed – ‘one strike and you’re out’.

The government wants to support teacher improvement through a standardized evaluation process.

The union says that government refuses to negotiate.

There has been over a year of negotiations and 78 full bargaining sessions.

The union says that class size limits have been eliminated.

Class size limits will remain in place on all grades across BC.

The union says that BC has 700 fewer special needs teachers.

2100 new teaching assistants have been hired since 2001. And, with a new $165 million Learning Improvement Fund, we will hire more.

It’s time to focus on what matters most in education – BC’s students. That’s why we are focused on per-student funding which is at an all time high, not on wage increases. We all want to do more to make BC’s education system even better. It’s the driving force behind BC’s Education Plan that teachers, parents and students are helping to shape. Teachers care about their students. Parents care about their children’s future.

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The Magic of Viola: This is a very rare opportunity that features five violists on the stage to perform a variety of music from classical to contemporary, as well as some comedy and humour with viola jokes. When: Saturday, March 24, 7:30 p.m. Where: Cliff Ave United Church, 1600 Cliff Ave., Burnaby. Tickets: $20 adults/ seniors; $15 students at Cliff Ave United Church (604-420-2621), Deer Lake United Church (604299-4211), or JP Productions (604-765-9032). Info: www. jinheeparkpro.com.

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Anesthesia docs â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;unethicalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; in threat to block surgeries April 1 service withdrawal would hold patients hostage: Minister Jeff Nagel jnagel@blackpress.ca

More than $13 million in â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are still going to protect ministry nor the BCMA have new funding was added late in patients,â&#x20AC;? Orfaly said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We actually allowed its society 2009 to improve the pay for will continue all emergency representatives to participate. obstetrical anesthesia. surgery. We will continue even â&#x20AC;&#x153;If he agrees to deliver on De Jong said the BCAS non-emergency but cancerhis promise there will be no supported the transfer and related and cardiac surgery, all withdrawal of service,â&#x20AC;? Orfaly agreed there would be no obstetric care and all care of said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If he chooses to break withdrawal of obstetric pediatric patients 18 years and that promise, heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s choosing to anesthesia service and that any younger.â&#x20AC;? escalate the confrontation.â&#x20AC;? disputes over other The BCAS Âżrst services would be announced the planned addressed through April service withdrawal Dr. Roland Orfaly, BCAS the Physician Master on Dec. 13. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are still going to protect patients. Agreement (PMA) Orfaly said We will continue all emergency surgery.â&#x20AC;? that covers all anesthesiologists do specialties. not want to withdraw The threatened service Patients who can expect service but cannot accept a withdrawal would violate delays to their scheduled situation where theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re denied previous agreements, according surgeries â&#x20AC;&#x201C; if the impasse access to a process that could to the BCMA, which also says persists â&#x20AC;&#x201C; include those settle their issues. He said the the BCAS has encouraged its awaiting non-emergency hip or BCAS represents 80 to 90 members to resign their BCMA knee replacements and cataract per cent of the 400 practicing memberships. surgeries. anesthesiologists in B.C., BCAS executive director Orfaly said de Jong compared to less than 50 per Dr. Roland Orfaly denied the previously offered the cent who are BCMA members. job action will affect mothers BCAS a seat in binding talks Anesthesiologists claim pay giving birth or any other urgent with a conciliator but has rates here are half what they are cases. reneged because neither the in some other parts of Canada.

B.C. Health Minister Mike de Jong is accusing the B.C. Anesthesiologistsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Society of â&#x20AC;&#x153;unprofessionalâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;unethicalâ&#x20AC;? behaviour by threatening to withdraw service next month, potentially disrupting thousands of scheduled surgeries. The society, which de Jong said represents only a small number of anesthesiologists, repeated its ultimatum today that it will withdraw service for non-urgent elective surgeries starting April 2 unless it gets a seat at the bargaining table in talks between the province and the B.C. Medical Association (BCMA). â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s unfortunate any time any group of professionals, in this case doctors, threaten to hold patients hostage for a The Canadian Tire ad that ran in the dispute that is at the end Wednesday, March 14 issue of the of the day about money,â&#x20AC;? NewsLeader had an incorrect price. de Jong said. The correct price for the â&#x20AC;&#x153;The average full-time Fruit Trees is FROM $22.99 anesthetist today earns The NewsLeader apologizes for any $340,000 a year, with inconvenience this may have caused. very little in the way of overhead by virtue of the circumstances in which BEST BUY â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Correction Notice they practice.â&#x20AC;? Please be advised that we received incorrect stock of this product advertised on the March 9 flyer, page 1: Dell Laptop featuring 2nd Generation IntelÂŽ Coreâ&#x201E;˘ De Jong said his i3-2350M Processor (i15RN-2545BK) WebCode: 10192631. The correct laptop will ministry has contacted now be available (approximately) by the week of March 19. Customers who would like an immediate alternative option can purchase the Dell i15RN-4118DBK Laptop the B.C. College (WebCode: 10186486) for the same price. However, please note that this substitute of Physicians and offer is only available in-store, with limited quantities, no rainchecks. Customers who prefer the originally advertised laptop can be issued a raincheck upon request only Surgeons and asked it for the duration of the current flyer period (Mar 9-15). We sincerely apologize for any to remind individual inconvenience this may have caused our valued customers. anesthesiologists â&#x20AC;&#x153;what their professional and FUTURE SHOP â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Correction Notice ethical obligations areâ&#x20AC;? as Please note on Popup page 3 of the March 9 flyer, the microwave well as the consequences advertised is limited in stock. This model is available while quantities for any service last as it is being discontinued. No rainchecks will be issued. In the withdrawal. unfortunate event that this model is no longer available, we are The province will also pleased to offer the Sunbeam SBMW759W (WebCode: 10143370) work with all affected as a substitute for the same price. We sincerely apologize for any doctors to draw up a inconvenience this may have caused our valued customers. contingency plan to deal with any work stoppage. FUTURE SHOP â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Correction Notice The breakaway B.C. On the March 9 flyer, page 18, please be advised that this promotion: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Free Rental on Anesthesiologistsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; CinemaNow Included With The Adventures of Tintin Movieâ&#x20AC;? (WebID: 2194695) was Society (BCAS) wants incorrectly advertised. We regret to inform you that the free rental offer is NOT valid, and to negotiate separately will not be available with the movie. Also, on page 20, this product: AKG Foldable On-Ear from the BCMA, which bargains for all doctors in Headphones â&#x20AC;&#x201C; K403 (WebID: 10184517) shows an incorrect feature. Please be advised that the headphones are NOT noise-cancelling. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience the province, including this may have caused our valued customers. specialists. De Jong said BEST BUY â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Correction Notice anesthesiologists have On the March 9 flyer, page 18, please be advised that these received BCMAproducts: Xbox 360/PS3 Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja negotiated pay increases Storm Generations (WebCode: 10187163/ 10187114) may of 36.2 per cent since not be available in-store on the release date advertised 2001 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; more generous due to delayed shipment. The games are estimated to than the 22.3 per cent be available on March 14. We sincerely apologize for any increase for the rest of the inconvenience this may have caused our valued customers. medical profession.

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D TEbook EVENTS SFU Philosopher’s Cafe: SFU English professor, painter and installation artist Paul Matthew St. Pierre moderates a discussion on sustainability. What imprint are you leaving on the environment? Everyone welcome. Registration and experience not required. Admission is free. When: Wednesday, March 21, 7 p.m., Where: Burnaby Public Library, McGill branch, 4595 Albert St., Burnaby. Info: 778-782-5215 or www.philosopherscafe.net. SFU Philosopher’s Cafe: Moderators Mano Daniel and Shula Gribov, who teach philosophy and humanities at Douglas College, lead discussion on the narcissism of minor difference. Everyone welcome. Registration and experience not required. Admission is free. When: Wednesday, March 21, 7-9 p.m. Where: The Heritage Grill, 447 Columbia St., New Westminster. Info: 778-782-5215 or www.philosopherscafe.net. Fresco: Come see this production about this little-known event global event that shaped the Italian Canadian landscape in Western Canada. When: Wednesday, March 21- Saturday, March 24, 8 p.m. Where: James Cowan Theatre, Shadbolt Centre,

6450 Deer Lake Ave., Burnaby. Tickets: $15. Info and tickets: www.shadboltcentre.com or 604-205-3000.

David Myles: Come and listen to David Myles, an award winning recording artist and songwriter. When: Saturday, March 31, 8-10 p.m. Where: Studio Theatre, Shadbolt Centre, 6450 Deer Lake Ave., Burnaby. Tickets: $3. Info and tickets: www. shadboltcentre.com or 604-2053000.

Spring Break at The BVM: It’s back with a new theme. This year its Puppets and Pageantry where participants can explore this unique form of theatre art. When: Monday, March 19 to Sunday, March 25, 12 p.m. Where: Burnaby Village Museum, 6501 Deer Lake Ave., Burnaby. Tickets: $6.50. Info: www.burnabyvillagemuseum. ca

Dennis Chang Manouce Quartet: Denis and his group are back and are excited to play at the Shadbolt Centre. Come and listen to his unique style of music. When: Friday, April 13, 8-10 p.m. Where: Studio Theatre, Shadbolt Centre, 6450 Deer Lake Ave., Burnaby. Tickets: $32. Info and tickets: www. shadboltcentre.com or 604-2053000.

Naramata on the River: This is a chance for guests to meet winemakers at Naramata on the River, and also have the opportunity to bid on a silent auction of exclusive wines, Canadian artwork and other unique packages. There will be live music and entertainment throughout the evening provided by Sarah Kennedy jazz trio and singer/songwriter Gillian Hobbs. When: Tuesday, April 24, 6:30 to 9 p.m. Where: River Market, 810 Quayside Dr., New Westminster. Tickets: $80. Info and tickets: info@bcculturalcrawl.com or 604-521-7887.

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

Plus-Size Swimming: Join a small group of plus-size women who rent a Burnaby public pool on Saturday mornings to paddle around, swim lengths, float and relax in private. Info: Gertie, 604737-7830 or Lynne,604-526-9488.

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SPORTS Clan hurler Lukawesky throws no-hitter After throwing her ¿rst career no-hitter, Simon Fraser University hurler Cara Lukawesky credited her Burnaby catcher for playing a big role in the feat. Lukawesky threw the ¿rst Great Northwest Athletic Conference no-hitter in ¿ve years when the Clan blanked the Northwest Nazarene Crusaders 6-0 in the ¿rst game of a doubleheader in Nampa, Idaho last Saturday. Lukawesky had seven strikeouts in the victory, which was her eighth win of the season to earn GNAC pitcher of the week honours. “My catcher (Burnaby’s Brittany Ribeiro) called a great game and I was hitting my spots. The no hitter was really a combination of Brittany calling a great game and the defence playing well behind me.” Ribeiro also drove in another Burnaby product, ¿rst baseman Kelsey Haberl, with the game’s ¿rst run. The Clan then went on to beat the Crusaders 7-1 in the second game. A day earlier, SFU also swept Nazarene, beating the Crusaders 9-2 and 2-0. Lukawesky struck out a career-high 10 batters in going the distance in the ¿rst game. Kelsie Hawkins pitched a complete-game shutout in the second. The Clan will play host to St. Martin’s University for doubleheaders at Beedie Field Saturday and Sunday starting at 1 p.m. each day.

Friday, March 16, 2012 NewsLeader A23

BURNABY’S BOCCIA MAN

SFU grapplers come fifth The SFU men’s wrestling team came ¿fth out of 79 schools at the National Collegiate Wrestling Association national championship in Daytona Beach, Fla., last weekend. They were led by a pair of third place ¿nishes, Manvir Sahota in the 197-pound division and Gurjot Kooner in the 285-pound category. Burnaby’s Max Arcand came in seventh at 165 pounds. All three, along with Alex Stember, Clete Hanson and Skylor Davis, who came away with top ¿ve ¿nishes, were named allAmericans. Cody Coombes of Burnaby went winless in the 157-pound division.

Igali, Hayley headline brekkie Olympic gold medallists Daniel Igali and Hayley Wickenheiser will headline the 2012 Gathering of the Clan Breakfast. Igali was recently inducted into the SFU Athletics Hall of Fame and won a gold in wrestling at the 2000 Olympics in Sydney, Australia. Wickenheiser led Canada to three women’s hockey Olympic gold medals. The third annual athletic scholarships fundraiser will be held at the Vancouver Convention Centre West on May 16, from 7 to 9 a.m. Tickets can be purchased online at www.sfu. ca/invite/clanbreakfast for $200 each or $2,000 a table.

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Hyacks ﬁnish 12th at AAA hoop tourney Sider sidelined after taking hit to the head in fall during opener

missed everything early on. Nothing went in. Ariana missed about three layups. “They were still a good team and they put it Grant Granger ggranger@newwestnewsleader.com to us.” The Hyacks went on to ¿nish 12th in the As Ariana Sider fell to the ground with a tournament. On Thursday, they rebounded thud, so did the New Westminster Hyacks’ high by beating the Prince George Polars 74-57 hopes for a top eight ¿nish at the AAA with Miriam Ali collecting 24 points. B.C. senior girls high school basketball On Friday they were edged 52-51 by championship last week. Coquitlam’s Gleneagle Talons with New Late in the second quarter of their West’s Jaylen Conlan missing a ¿eld tournament opener against Abbotsford’s goal attempt on the game’s ¿nal play. Ali Yale Lions, Sider was driving to the hoop led the Hyacks with 19 points. when three Yale players converged on “It was a lot of missed assignments WOODWARD her. Sider stretched out but as she came that we did wrong,” said Woodward. down off balance she hit the side of her In Saturday’s battle for 11th place, head on the Àoor, said Hyacks coach Doug the Oak Bay Breakers downed NWSS 76-43. Woodward. At the start of the game, Woodward started all Yale was leading 35-10 with Sider shooting ¿ve of the team’s Grade 12 players, including 1-for-9 from the ¿eld. The Lions, ranked ninth Sider, since it was their ¿nal game in a Hyack in the province heading into the tournament uniform. while the Hyacks were seventh, went on to a Woodward said the plan was if New West 72-36 victory. won the opening tipoff they would throw the “When you lose your point guard, that’s the ball out of bounds so Sider could come out. If most important position on the team, and we they lost it, they were to foul. It turned out Sider really didn’t have another true point guard to got the ball off the jump and dribbled it out of take over at Ariana’s level,” said Woodward this bounds. week. Once Oak Bay realized what had happened, “We missed so many layups. At the beginning in a spirit of good sportsmanship, the Breakers of the game we should have been ahead. We passed it to the Hyacks when it was inbounded.

Woodward inserted Sider into the lineup with 33 seconds left in the game and, in a classy move with the game already decided, Oak Bay allowed her to dribble along the sideline until the clock ran out. Sider, who will join Simon Fraser University’s women’s team next season, is ¿ne but will have to take some time off, said Woodward. The Hyacks ¿nished the season with a 24-10 record. Woodward wondered if his troops peaked too early in January because they didn’t seem to improve after that. “We just got stale and that hurt us a little bit,” said Woodward. “I told the kids we had ¿ve minds playing out there. We didn’t play as one. We were just off synch.” Another Hyack star in the making, Amanda Zacharuk, an under-15 provincial player last year, also suffered a knee injury against Gleneagle and will need surgery. Woodward hopes to build next year’s squad around Ali, Zacharuk and Kelsey Longran. “We’ll be small but we’ll be fast. And we’ll just press,” he said. “We didn’t do a good job defensively this year. We’ve got to be more physical like Brookswood, Riverside, and York House, aggressive on defence and go after them. Physically we got beat up every time. If we can get to that level next year we’ll be ¿ne.”

Burnaby’s Roberts takes Tigers to final South Kamloops won the B.C. AAA senior girls high school tournament at Capilano University by downing the York House Tigers 65-61. The Tigers’ top scorer was Alisha Roberts of Burnaby with 15 points. Roberts practised with the New Westminster Hyacks in her elementary years and did their pre-game warmups while her father Norm assisted New West head coach Doug Woodward and sister NormaJean played point guard. “She looked really good,” said Woodward of Roberts, who was named to the tournament all-star team. “She’s a good kid, and she really played well. She didn’t have a real good Ànal. She could drive on anybody and she’s going to get a layup. She’s smooth, handles the ball well and a nice change of pace. We would have loved to have her in New Westminster.” Roberts will play NCAA women’s basketball next year at Pepperdine University in California.

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HANGIN’ ON A Burnaby Lake ball carrier is sandwiched by a pair of United tacklers in the Àrst half of their BC Rugby Union women’s match for Àrst place in the Adidas Premiership, Saturday at Hume Park. Burnaby Lake won 15-13. MARIO BARTEL NEWSLEADER

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Junior Brent Lawrence of Burnaby made an impact, including a dramatic one, as the Northern State University Wolves from Sioux Falls, S.D. split their eight-game opening NCAA baseball series in Tempe, Ariz. In their ¿nal game of the week, Lawrence delivered a two-run double in the bottom of the ninth to give the Wolves a 9-8 victory over Indiana Wesleyan. In the eight games, NSU’s starting centre ¿elder had a .348 batting average, drove in seven runs, scored six himself and stole three bases on three attempts. Lawrence played junior baseball for the Coquitlam Reds before beginning his collegiate career with the Douglas College Royals.

The Burnaby Winter Club-based Vancouver North West Giants will host the Greater Vancouver Canadians in the semiÀnals of the B.C. Major Midget Hockey League playoffs this weekend. Although the Giants Ànished Àrst during the regular season, the Canadians had a 2-1-1 record against them in the season series. The Àrst game will be played at the Winter Club today (Friday) starting at 7:30 p.m. Puck drop at BWC for Game 2 will be 7:45 tomorrow. If a third game is necessary it will be played at the North Shore Winter Club on Sunday starting at 10:30 a.m. The other semiÀnal matchup has Vancouver North East Chiefs playing the Cariboo Cougars.

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Residential property sales in Greater Vancouver reached 2,545 on the MLS system in February 2012, according to the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV). This represents a decline of 17.8 per cent compared to the 3,097 sales in February 2011 and a 2.9 per cent increase from the 2,473 home sales in February 2010. February sales in Greater Vancouver were the third lowest February total in the region since 2002, though only 151 sales below the 10-year average. New listings for detached, attached and apartment properties in Greater Vancouver totalled 5,552 in February 2012. This represents a 2.5 per cent decline compared to February 2011 when 5,693 properties were listed, and a 3.5 per cent decline compared to January 2012 when

5,756 homes were added to the MLS in Greater Vancouver. Last month’s new listing count was the second highest February total in Greater Vancouver since 1996. At 14,055, the total number of residential property listings on the MLS increased 12 per cent in February compared to last month and increased 17.9 per cent from this time last year. The MLS® HPI benchmark price for all residential properties in Greater Vancouver currently sits at $670,900, up six per cent over February 2011 and an increase of 0.9 per cent compared to January 2012. The benchmark price for all residential properties in the Lower Mainland is $601,300, an increase of 5.5 per cent compared to February 2011.

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GVHBA to hold 18th annual seminar The Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Association will present its 18th annual First-Time Home Buyers Seminar on Tuesday, April 3 at the Bell Performing Arts Centre in Surrey. Featuring guest speakers like senior market analyst for the Canada Mortgage and House Corporation Robyn Adamache and Wendy Acheson, vice-president and registrar at the B.C. branch of the Homeowner Protection Office, potential buyers will be able to learn about what home type best matches their needs, which location is best for them and what their mortgage options are, among many other topics. “Our experts will help first-time

buyers consider all available options and important issues before they take that critical first step onto the property ladder,” says GVHBA President and CEO Peter Simpson. Doors will open at 6 p.m. and the seminar will take place between 7 and 9 p.m. That first hour will give people plenty of time to check out the builder displays and other home-related products and services, Simpson says. Participation is free, but attendees are asked to bring something for the Surrey Food Bank. Pre-registration is required. To preregister, check out www.gvhba.org or call 778-565-4288.

very long time.” The bathrooms continue the luxurious theme with their own sets of composite stone countertops and Italian cabinets. In partnership with the City of Burnaby, Intracorp is aiming to turn Beresford Street into a vibrant “Great Street,” Lai says. It will eventually feature extra-wide sidewalks, tree-lined streets and outdoor seating at streetfront cafes. “Designed by Richard Henry Architects and NSDA Architects, Silver

will incorporate a series of street-level townhomes and retail intended to bring new life to Beresford Street,” she says. Although the development hasn’t yet been released for sale, interested buyers are already contacting Intracorp. “There’s a lot of interest,” Lai says, “and it pretty much covers the whole (of) Greater Vancouver including our loyal past Intracorp purchasers.” Homes at Silver start in the mid$250,000s. For more information and to pre-register, check out www. silverliving.ca.

Becoming part of a dynamic neighbourhood

Breathing the rare air at Intracorp’s Silver by Kerry Vital

The Metrotown area of Burnaby continues to be a popular place to live, and with the addition of Intracorp’s newest development, Silver, it is about to get even more popular. “Getting into this neighbourhood early is the best opportunity to see real and sustained growth in your investment,” says Intracorp sales associate May Lai. “As the future unfolds, this dynamic neighbourhood will become even more desirable than it already is.” Silver is just steps from the Metrotown SkyTrain station, and within walking distance of great restaurants, shopping and recreation, including Central Park. Located right at the corner of Silver Avenue and Beresford Street, the 38-storey tower will offer one-, two- and two-bedroom and den suites in a variety of floorplans that include condos, flats and townhomes. Each will include its own large private cantilevered balcony. “You’ll be able to breathe some pretty rare air indeed,” says Lai. One of the most exciting parts about Silver is the inclusion of the Control4 home automation system. “It’s pretty amazing,” Lai says. “From your smartphone or tablet device, you will have the ability to control many of the functions within your home. The system will allow you to control the lighting, your music and your TV.”

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This ... neighbourhood will become even more desirable than it already is,” says sales associate May Lai. The Control4 system can be expanded to control the temperature in your home as well as your security system, among other things. The kitchens at Silver could almost be considered works of art, with stainless-steel appliances, quartz countertops and Armony Cucine Italian cabinets. A thoughtful little detail is the aluminum lining in the kitchen and bathroom sink cabinets which will prevent damage from moisture and chemicals. “The exterior finishes are made of technologically advanced European textured-wood laminate and highgloss lacquer,” says Lai. “(It’s) easy to maintain, never fades and will last a

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Intracorp’s Silver in Burnaby will feature stunning views, above, gourmet kitchens with Italian cabinets and stainless-steel appliances, top, and bathrooms built for luxury with composite stone countertops, left.

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Buy a Power Smart home, save three ways Save now, and save later: not many homes can promise you that. But when you buy a home from a Power Smart New Home Builder you’ll save money, including reduced mortgage insurance and lower monthly bills. An EnerGuide label is your assurance that the home is independently rated to be energy-efﬁcient. And don’t forget, an energyefﬁcient home is more comfortable too. Layout, amenities, and those much-promoted granite countertops. There’s a lot to think about when you’re buying a new home. But there’s one feature that can make a positive difference to your wallet when you purchase, and every month that you own your home. Choosing a Power Smart New Home gives home buyers an easy way to find a home that is designed and built to save energy. “Buying an energy-efficient home is one of the best ways to maximize your home budget,” says Doug Overholt, representative for BC Hydro’s Power Smart New Home program. “If you save on expenses, you can afford more mortgage. But many new homes are not built with energy efficiency in mind - so looking for the EnerGuide label is wise.” An EnerGuide rating is a standard measure of a home’s energy performance, rated on a scale of 0 to 100. A rating of 0 represents a home with major air leakage, no insulation and extremely high energy consumption. A rating of 100 represents a house that is airtight, well insulated, sufficiently ventilated and requires no purchased energy. The first benefit you’ll find is on your mortgage insurance: Power Smart New Homes qualify for a 10 per cent refund on Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation Mortgage

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Buying an energy-efﬁcient home is one of the best ways to maximize your home budget,” says Doug Overholt, representative for BC Hydro’s Power Smart New Home program. “If you save on expenses, you can afford more mortgage.”

Insurance. You’ll also save on your monthly bills. Homes that are rated EnerGuide 80 use at least 30 per cent less energy than an average new home. That’s money in your pocket every month – especially great when energy costs are only expected to rise. Buy a home with a rating higher than EnerGuide 80, and save even more. The third benefit is resale value; as energy costs rise and green building continues to gain popularity, a home that demonstrates its efficiency will likely hold its value as compared to one that is inefficient with high monthly operating costs. There are other benefits as well, Overholt says. “Builders who are smart about energy efficiency are adopting improved building practices and making use of new technologies. Their homes are more comfortable – cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter – while using less energy overall. It’s hard to add energy efficiency later; you need to get it built in from the start.” The Power Smart New Home program gives you an easy way to find houses, townhomes, and condos that are designed to save energy. For more information and to find your energy efficient dream home, check out the full listing of Power Smart New Home Builders and featured developments at bchydro.com/pshomes.

WE MAKE IT EASY TO FIND A HOME THAT’S BUILT TO SAVE. NOT ALL NEW HOMES ARE BUILT WITH ENERGY EFFICIENCY IN MIND. That’s why it pays to look for a Power Smart New Home Builder when shopping for your next home. Power Smart New Homes are independently rated EnerGuide 80 or higher, which means they use at least 30% less energy than an average new home. And since they’re built the smart way, they stay cooler in the summer and cozier in the winter—all while saving you money for years to come.

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Mackin Park Kanaka pricing subject to change without notice. HST not included. This is not an offering for sale. Such an offering can only be made by way of a disclosure statement. E.&O.E.

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With a world of shopping, dining and recreation surrounding you at every turn, at Abbey Road you’ll never have to venture far from home. Set amongst large mature trees and extensive landscaping, open green spaces, private yards and muse entranceways, Abbey Road gives ϐ Ǥ ϐ ǯ togethers with friends and family, as well as a traditional English garden with secure play area for little ones, and Abbey Road is more than a place to call home, it is a community within a community that brings every convenience and amenity right to your door step.

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Van Kam Freightways’ group of companies requires Owner Operators and Class 1 Company drivers to be based out of our Surrey Terminal. Applicants must have winter and mountain driving exp./training. We offer above average rates and an excellent employee benefits package. Call Bev at 1-800-663-0900/ 604968-5488 or send a detailed resume and current driver’s abstract. (For owner operators, provide details of your truck) to: careers@vankam.com Fax, 604-587-9889 Van Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility. Thank you for your interest however only those of interest to us will be contacted.

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POSITION: Part-time Administrative Assistant Our South Burnaby office is looking for a Part-Time Administrative Assistant. As Administrative Assistant you will be supporting the day to day functions of our Sales and Management team. Along with a strong work ethic, excellent administrative and communication skills the right candidate will also need to have a thorough knowledge of Word, Excel, Outlook and Power Point. Please email resume and cover letter to: tvalente@pattisonsign.com

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

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 236

LAWNS PLUS

Landscape Maintenance

CLEANING SERVICES

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

D Economical Lawn Mowing D Complete Grounds Maint D Pruning & Shaping D Aeration & Power Raking D Fully Insured

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

Residential~Strata~Commercial

(604)671-2746 Free Estimates

604-808-0212

242

CONCRETE & PLACING

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

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

A-1 CONTRACTING. Renos. Bsmt, kitchens, baths, custom cabinets, tiling, plumbing, sundecks, reroofing. Dhillon 604-782-1936.

AFFORDABLE INT/EXT painting. 30 yrs exp. Refs. Free est. Keith 604-433-2279 or 604-777-1223

* Electrical * Plumbing * Heating * Painting * Carpentry * Tile Work * Laminate & Hardwood Flooring Exc. Rates, Senior Disc. Work guar. Since 1986. Ken 604-418-7168

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ELECTRICAL

#1167 $25 service call, BBB Lge & small jobs. Expert trouble shooter, WCB. Low rates 24/7 604-617-1774

On Time, As Promised, Service Guaranteed!

604.587.5865

www.recycleitcanada.ca

bradsjunkremoval.com

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

220.JUNK(5865)

Serving The Lower Mainland Since 1988

★ ★CALL NOW★ ★ LOW COST RUBBISH REMOVAL

★ Disposal ★ Renovations Debris ★ Construction ★ Drywall Pickup ★ Demolition ★ 7 days/week ★ Free Estimates ★

Isaac 604-727-5232

372

SUNDECKS

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

TREE SERVICES

AAA “ ABOVE THE REST “ Int. & Ext., Unbeatable Prices, Professional Crew. Free Est. Written Guarantee. No Hassle, Quick Work, Insured, WCB. Call (778)997-9582

ADDITIONS, Renovations & New Construction. Concrete Forming & Framing Specialist. 604.218.3064

Tree removal done RIGHT! • Tree & Stump Removal • Certiﬁed Arborists • 20 yrs exp. • 60’ Bucket Truck • Crown Reduction • Spiral Pruning • Land Clearing • Selective Logging ~ Fully Insured • Best Rates ~

604-787-5915, 604-291-7778 www.treeworksonline.ca treeworkes@yahoo.ca 10% OFF with this AD

A-TECH Services 604-230-3539 Running this ad for 8yrs

PAINT SPECIAL Making Your Renovation Dreams Come True... Kitchens - Bathrooms New Additions - Flooring Painting - Decks Windows / Doors Stonework - Siding & More Free Estimates * BBB * WCB * Insured

www.caliberwest contracting.com 604.764.9594 HOME IMPROVEMENTS Carpentry, painting, drywall, tiles Quality work - reasonable price Martin 604-521-8715

3 rooms for $299, 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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PLUMBING

PETS 477

PETS

AMERICAN COCKER Vet ✔, cuddly, family raised, paper trained. Exc pet! $700. 604-823-4393 Chwk. CANE CORSO mastiff, shots, dewormed, tails cropped, vet✓ $1,000. Call 604-826-7634.

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

CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866

$36/HOUR. Local lic’d Plumber. Big & small jobs. Plumbing, heating, plugged drains, call (778)549-2234

CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION in need of caring homes! All cats are Spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Visit us at fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977

ENGLISH BULLDOG PUPPIES Male/Female, shots, micro-chip, vet checked, health guarantee. $2200. Call 604-970-3807.

GOLDEN Retriever puppies, born Jan. 7th, family raised, very well socialized, 1st shots & deworming included. Mission 604-820-4827.

DRYWALL

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

• Estate Services • Electronics • Appliances • Old Furniture • Construction • Yard Waste • Concrete • Drywall • Junk • Rubbish • Mattresses & More!

374

❞A ALL RESIDENTIAL❞

Call: Rick (604) 202-5184

257

JUNK REMOVAL Recycled Earth Friendly

329 PAINTING & DECORATING 287

DETAILED EUROPEAN CLEANING.

The Best Cleaners around GUARANTEED! Best rates, exp’d staff, 27 yrs. exp. Refs. Wkly/bi-mnthly. Guaranteed, perfect work. Any package. Res/Comm. Give us a call

RECYCLE-IT!

604-537-4140

Efficient, Reliable, Friendly, Bonded Excellent References with 18 yrs of experience. Call Ivet: 778-235-4070

MAIDS R’ US

RUBBISH REMOVAL

SPARTAN Moving Ltd. Fast & Reliable. Insured Competitive rates. Wknd Specials. Call Frank: (604) 435-8240

LEGAL SERVICES

CRIMINAL RECORD?

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS Re-roofing, Repair & New Roof Specialists. Work Guar. WCB.10% Senior’s. Disc. Jag 778-892-1530

BAJ MINI EXCAVATING, Sewer, storm, drainage, oil tank removal, paving, old house drainage. 604779-7816, 604-540-9420

281

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

AT NORTHWEST ROOFING

TEAM Drivers required for regular USA runs. Must have 2 years mountain and highway experience and a clean drivers abstract. Contact Yugo at Blueland Transport at 604-777-9720 x105 or email resume to y@blue-land.ca

182

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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

Fraser Valley Area. Must have valid BC drivers licence and good work ethic. Ticketed mechanic’s are considered an asset.

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

287

NEW WEST ELECTRICIAN Small Jobs. Renovations, Panels. Elec. Heat, Lighting, Repairs. Call (604)591-7621

GAS MECHANIC for busy logging company in the Competitive Wages & Beneﬁts After 3 mos.

ELECTRICAL

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

.Enterprise Plumbing, Heaitng, Gasfitting

341

PRESSURE WASHING POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING

SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE

Call Ian 604-724-6373

LOVING home sought for Wiley, male, 14 years young, neutered cat. Is healthy, extremely affectionate. Comes with some food, litter, litter tray etc. Phone: 604-522-0151 or email musser@telus.net

WE’RE ON THE WEB www.bcclassified.com

Friday, March 16, 2012 NewsLeader A39 PETS 477

PETS

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 566 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

TRANSPORTATION

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS

845

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

TOP CA$H PAID TODAY For SCRAP VEHICLES! vehicles. Local family owned and operated business. BBB com or call (604)209-2026

PIANO; APT SIZE Lowrey upright piano $750. Ph: 604-418-6274 or 604-531-1576.

BURNABY

Walker Manor

Move-Allowance REAL ESTATE 626

HOUSES FOR SALE

2 hour Service from call. Professional staff and Member with A+ rating. Visit us on-line at www.a1casper.

2001 HONDA ACCORD-4 dr. sedan, 4 cyl. auto, local, silver w/ grey cloth, 161k, pwr. options, A/C, very clean in/out. $6250 / 604.312.7415

1/2 mo. Rent FREE!

2003 CHEVY MALIBU 110,000 km, auto, V6, AirCared, good tires, $4000 obo. Call: (604)531-3251

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.

838

RECREATIONAL/SALE

Please call 778-994-2334 AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673

COQUITLAM CTR, Douglas Ctr aquatic ctr, stadium, clean well maint’d 996sf 2 bdrm 2 bath, Apr1. N/s, N/p. $1295/mo. 604-941-3259

Cocker Spaniels: Proud parents of 8 pups, born Feb 2. 1st shots, dewormed, vet chkd, tails/dews done. Ready Apr 1. Purebred, no papers. $600. 604-888-0832 Eves 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

1997 20 ft. Slumber Queen Class C Motorhome. Chev chassis, fully equipt. Many Extras. $15000. Call 604-796-0230

STANDARD SCHNAUZER pups. 17 - 19” / 30 - 35lbs full grown. $500. each. 604-826-5846 Mission.

Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal FREE TOWING 7 days/wk. We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022

2007 Cougar 276RLS

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

709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL EXCEPTIONAL LEASE RATE Located in downtown Vancouver Yukon/2nd Ave. where average rates for retail are $33 per foot giving a gross mthly lease rate of $12375.00 but this 4500 sf shop in this very prime location across from ICBC is avail. for $7500/mo net lease cost. A smaller 2500 sf shop is also avail. for $3500/mo net. Ray 778-999-0581

Awning, 3 burner w/oven, microwave, dinette booth, A/C & more! $21,995(Stk# 33437) www.fraserway.com/ consignment 1-877-651-3267 DL#31087

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 The Scrapper

2007 Resort 240RKS

NEW WEST bach $690; lrg 1 bdrm $780. Balc. 8th St. FREE HT/HW. Nr shops. 604-781-1846, 937-5427 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

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 627

533

FERTILIZERS

WEED FREE Mushroom Manure. 13 yards - $160 or Well Rotted 10 yards - $180. 604-856-8877

548

660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS

www.dannyevans.ca

Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley

FURNITURE

RENTALS

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

706

APARTMENT/CONDO BURNABY & COQUITLAM

551

GARAGE SALES

BURNABY;

Spacious 2 & 3 Bdrm T/hses 2 Bdrm Apartments

Sat & Sun, Mar 17th & 18th

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

11am - 3pm 8006 17th Ave.

Subsidies available based on gross houseold income.

MOVING SALE

Tools, garden tools, 33 rpm record player with 4 speakers & records, canning supplies, kitchen chairs & much more.

560

MISC. FOR SALE

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

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

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

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3 Bedroom Townhouse between $34,800 & $43,200 If your income is lower than these ranges call BC Housing 604-433-2218

NEW WESTMINSTER

Large newly renovated 1, 2 & 3 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. 211 11St. New West. Please call 604-834-1756 www.aptrentals.net

ROOM & BOARD

FURNISHED room in family home in Sidney. Close to town and bus routes. $500.00 per month. (778) 426-3433 or email: trumanhmason@gmail.com

746

ROOMS FOR RENT

Port Coquitlam - Maryhill furnished bdrm. shr’d kitchen/bath/living Quiet older N/S hse. $375 604.941.2959

750

SUITES, LOWER

2 bedroom renovated bsmt suite in metrotown area. Shared laundry/ half utilities $1200. References REQUIRED!! 604-910-4528 BURNABY newly reno 1 bdrm open concept g/l ste, 6 appl incl d/w W/D, cls to Edmonds skytrain N/S Pets neg. $800 Apr 1. 604-777-9943 N.POCO brand new 2 bdrm ste, clse to all ament NS/NP $1000 incl util TV inste ldry. 604-603-6590

751

SUITES, UPPER

COQUITLAM, 3 bdrm., deck., share ldry., prkg., no dogs. N/S. April 1. $1175 mo. 604-937-3534

752

TOWNHOUSES

PITT MEADOWS: 2 - 3 bdrm co-op T/H $1030/mo - $1134/mo. Shares req’d. Close to WCE, schools & shopping. No subsidy available. 19225 119th Ave. For more info & to book an appt. call 604-465-1938

TRANSPORTATION

For further info call 604-451-6075 to view Metro Vancouver Housing Co-operation.

HOMES FOR RENT

POCO: Very clean 2 bdrm SXS duplex, big yard, garden, garage. NP/NS. $1150/mo Avail. immed. 604-942-5492 & 778-865-1555.

745

HOMES WANTED

WE BUY HOUSES The OLDER. The DIRTIER. The BETTER. Flexible Terms. Quick Closing. Call us First! 604.657.9422

736

PITT MEADOWS. 2 & 3 bdrm. in family complex. Close to bus, schools & shopping. Ref’s req’d. Small pets okay, $1075/$1175/mo. Avail. immed. 604-465-1938.

810

AUTO FINANCING

BURNABY

MAPLE PLACE TOWERS 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.

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

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

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

Move-In Incentive. Bright, large newly reno’d 1 and 2 bedroom suites for rent. Heat & h/w incl’d. New hardwood floors, huge balcony. Only 2 min walk to Metrotown Mall. Please call 604-336-4638 to view. Move in TODAY!

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS

COQUITLAM CTR; 2 bdrm apt, u/g prkg, all appls, big patio, Avail now $1100/mo. NP/NS. (604)377-8093.

1995 CAMRY, 4 door, 4 cyl, auto, loaded, new tires, AirCared, mint cond. $2900 obo. 604-931-1236.

1-800-910-6402

www.PreApproval.cc DL# 7557

DSI water heater, microwave, A/C, two entry doors, rear kitchen, dinette slide and more! $15,995(Stk# 332262) www.fraserway.com/ consignment 1-877-651-3267 DL#31087 40’ DUTCH STAR with Cummings turbo diesel, less than 59,000 mi. Always stored indoors, looks like new, economical to operate, 2 slides, din. booth, 2 a/cond, 2 TV’s, 2 CD & 2 VHS players, ldry., propane generator (6500W). Must be seen. 604-854-3266

847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES 2004 ACURA NDX black on black 2nd owner, loaded. Asking $15,500. 604-805-7773 2004 JEEP GRAND Cherokee Ltd. 4x4, auto, green, 126K, $7000 firm. Call 604-538-4883

851

TRUCKS & VANS

2001 CHEVROLET ASTRO VAN 8 pass. white, mechanically sound, excellent cond. in & out. No accid. local. $3000 obo / 604.306.0144

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS Notice is hereby given to Creditors and others having claims against the Estate of Norman Gwillam Thorney, late of #307 – 12 K de K Court, New Westminster, BC, that the particulars of their claim should be sent to the solicitor for the estate at #235 – 550 Sixth Street, New Westminster, BC, V3L 3B7, on or before the 20th day of March, 2012, after which date the solicitor for the estate will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the executor then has notice. NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS Re: The Estate of Sylvia Langan, deceased, formerly of 206-5281 Oakmount Crescent, Burnaby, BC V5H 4S7. Creditors and others having claims against the estate of Sylvia Langan are hereby notified under the Estate Administration Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to R. Langan, 305-1575 E. 5th Ave., Vancouver, BC V5N 1L6 on or before April 13, 2012 after which date the executor will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the executor then has notice.

A40 NewsLeader Friday, March 16, 2012

sales and occupancy commence march 17th

the best things in life are worth waiting for.

grand opening march 17 th

604.205.7127 FirmaByBoffo.ca

this is not an offering for sale. such an offering can only be made by a disclosure statement. e&oe.

CITY TO START TALK ABOUT THE PATTULLO

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Beatles Burlesque! is coming to the Columbia Theatre in Downtown New Westminster next weekend, and it’s a perfect Àt, says the organizer. See Page 13

Utility rates jump 6.4% Grant Granger newwestnewsleader.com

MARIO BARTEL/NEWSLEADER

Coreen Derome, who asked her identity be protected, shows off one of the special combs she uses to remove lice.

When lice hit, she’s a real nitpicker Queensborough mom has method to get rid of nasty little bugs Grant Granger ggranger@newwestnewsleader.com

When Coreen Derome discovered lice in her daughter’s hair about ¿ve years ago it ignited a nightmare for the family. It was also the beginning of a new career path for her. After ¿nding the nasty pests, Derome headed to the drug store and bought an over-the-counter kit. It worked for a while, but the annoying bugs returned. The Queensborough We make great wines, aﬀordable

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mom tried another kit, and it was the same routine. Her seven-year-old was not happy, and neither was she. Eventually she found Lice Squad Canada online, which offered a service where a representative comes to the home with an enzyme-based product the company called Nit Pickers Secret and a special comb to get the little buggers out. The solution, she says, doesn’t use the pesticidebased chemical permethrin most of the common products do. The problem was the company didn’t have any outlets in B.C. so she

MAKE 22.5$L1O2F0 WINE FOR includes, juices, choose from. Price 18 Value Varietals to 4.5L serving bags. – 5 and es tax s, service charge

got them to ship the product. When the package came she went to work “and lo and behold it worked,” recalls Derome. About 18 months later, she noticed the company was looking for franchisees. Since she had a hairdressing background and experience getting rid of lice, the Àexible hours was a perfect ¿t for her. “I felt if I could help other people deal with this nightmare it would be a good thing,” says Derome. Lice strike mostly children between the ages of three and 12. They pick it up easily from constant contact in the

playground, at school or sleepovers. Derome says about two to ¿ve per cent of children have it at any given time and it’s most common in longhaired girls. In decades past, the solution was to shave the child’s head. That still works but it makes children feel like pariahs and no one will go near them. “It’s something you could do with your boys, but it’s different with girls. It’s not something you want to do with them,” she says. Since then, as well, bugs have become less resistant to the chemicals.

All-inclusive Retirement Living Receive your first month free when you move in permanently by April 30th, 2012. Call 604.291.1792 for your private tour.

Amica at Rideau Manor • A Wellness & Vitality™ Residence 1850 Rosser Avenue, Burnaby, BC V5C 5E1 604.291.1792 • www.amica.ca

Please see STORY, A3

Although New Westminster city council approved an electrical utility rate hike of 3.91 per cent, the effect on the homeowner’s wallet could be more than six per cent because of a raise in BC Hydro’s “rate rider.” The increases reÀect those approved by the B.C. Utilities Commission that take effect on April 1. Those hikes include a 3.91 per cent boost in what Hydro charges its customers, including the New Westminster Electric Utility Commission, and the boost of the rate rider from 2.5 per cent to ¿ve per cent. Hydro uses the rider to recover additional and unpredictable costs. In a report to council, the utility’s general manager Rod Carle said although the effect of the rate revisions on individual customers will vary considerably depending on the amount of electricity consumed, a household using 1,000 kilowatts per month of electricity will pay $90.71 a month, which is an increase of $5.49 or 6.44 per cent from the current rate.

A2 NewsLeader Friday, March 16, 2012

FREE INCOME TAX CLINICS Free Income Tax Clinics will be held at the New Westminster Public Library each Friday afternoon in March and April 2012. The clinics are oﬀered to recent permanent residents (5 years or less) who have low income for the 2011 ﬁling. Appointments are required. Call MOSAIC at 604-254-9626, or email mtorres@mosaicbc.com or pleung@mosaicbc.com.

CITYPAGE PARCEL TAX ROLL REVIEW PANEL PARCEL TAX ROLL PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given, pursuant to the requirements of the Community Charter that a Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel will sit in the City Council Chamber at City Hall, 511 Royal Avenue, New Westminster, BC on Monday March 26, 2012 at 6:00 pm.

ART IN THE LIBRARY The New Westminster Public Library has two diverse art shows on display until March 31. In the Reference Department, New Westminster photographer Gabor Gasztonyi is showing some of the results of his 7 year project to photograph people in their homes in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside. The black and white photographs oﬀer a glimpse into the lives of people in the country’s poorest postal code. Gabor has also gathered his photographs in a book, A Room in the City. On the Ramp, Shirley Hargreaves is displaying watercolours of still life, ﬂorals and landscapes.

The Panel will review the Parcel Tax Roll prepared for the following bylaws. If no complaints are received the Parcel Tax Roll will be considered to be authenticated.

LEARN ABOUT EBOOKS AND EREADERS AT THE LIBRARY

• Bylaw No.7300,2009 – Lane paving between Fenton Street and Pembina Street, south of Ewen Avenue

The New Westminster Public Library will hold a free information session about eBooks and eReaders on Monday, March 19, 2012 at 7:00 pm. Find out more about what eBooks are, some of the popular eReaders and how to download free eBooks from the Library. As space is limited, pre-register in the library or by phone at 604-527-4667.

• Bylaw No.7218,2008 – Downtown New Westminster Business Improvement Area (Secondary Area) • Bylaw No.7217,2008 – Downtown New Westminster Business Improvement Area (Primary Area) • Bylaw No.7150,2007 – Lane paving Second Street • Bylaw No.6817,2003 – Pine Street boulevard, curb and gutter • Bylaw No.6605,2000 – Queensborough specified area, stage 2 (Sewer) A property owner may make a complaint only on the grounds of an error or omission in the roll. A complaint shall not be heard by the Panel unless written notice of the complaint has been made to the office of the Collector at City Hall, 511 Royal Avenue, New Westminster, B.C. V3L 1H9, at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the time appointed for the first sitting of the Review Panel at 6:00 pm, March 26, 2012. The Parcel Tax Roll is available for inspection in the Finance and Information Technology Department of City Hall during its regular office hours, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. Any questions concerning the above information or in relation to the complaints process should be directed to Mr. G. Holowatiuk, Director of Finance & Information Technology at 604-527-4514.

GEN SILENT March 29, 2012 at Century House, 620 Eighth St. Two screening times: 1:00 pm or 6:30 pm This is a free event. Join us to view, a critically acclaimed award-winning documentary that follows the personal journeys of six Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgendered (LGBT) seniors. The film asks questions about the quality of healthcare for LGBT seniors and portrays their resilience and resourcefulness in facing these challenges. Through these stories we are offered new hope as each person meets with caring people committed to changing LGBT aging for the better. Panel discussion to follow - refreshments provided. Please RSVP (to assist with event planning) to the Century House office at 604-519-1066.

WEST END BUSINESS ASSOCIATION MEETING Wednesday, March 21 at 5:30 pm at CAW Hall, 707 12th street (entrance around back) Topic: 12th Street Music Festival (committee structure, music, equipment, funding, street layout) All ideas welcome! Visit www.newweba.ca or contact Amber Anderson, president, at newweba@gmail.com for more information.

CENTURY HOUSE ANNUAL THRIFT SALE Saturday, March 31, 2012 from 10:30 am to 2:00 pm at Century House, 620 Eighth St. Bargains Galore! FREE admission! “Recycled” treasures include: • clothing • small appliances • jewelry • kitchenware • knick-knacks • books • records • plants Don’t miss this opportunity to pick up odds and ends at a great price. Donations accepted March 25 to March 30 at Century House.

2012 WATER MAIN FLUSHING PROGRAM The City of New Westminster Water Branch will commence the annual program of flushing water mains on Monday, March 19, 2012, for a period of approximately twelve weeks. This procedure will cause pressure fluctuations, some discolouration and sediment in the water reaching your home or business. These conditions should be of short duration and will not pose a health hazard. If your water appears discoloured, run a cold water tap until the water clears. City staff will try to minimize any inconvenience. For more information, please contact Engineering Operations at 604-526-4691.

WI-FI PILOT UPDATE After one year of trial, the City of New Westminster has concluded its Wi-Fi pilot study. The study was intended to evaluate the reliability of the latest Wi-Fi technology, test potential wireless applications, and gain user feedback from participants. The results of the study are quite positive: • The newer Wi-Fi technology proved to be stable and robust, and could be used as the standard technology platform in expanding coverage to other areas in the city. • The wireless applications tested (e.g. wireless parking meters and remote access for field staff) worked well and could help improve municipal operational efficiency in some areas. • A consistently large number of users utilized the Wi-Fi network during the trial period, with the majority expressing a high level of user satisfaction and requesting more availability throughout the city. The City is currently exploring options and feasibility of expanding the Wi-Fi network to other areas in the city. Individuals or vendors interested in collaborating with the City on this Wi-Fi initiative are encouraged to contact the City of New Westminster at 604-521-3711 or info@newwestcity.ca.

511 Royal Avenue, New Westminster, B.C. V3L 1H9 | Ph. 604.521.3711 | Fx. 604.521.3895 | www.newwestcity.ca

Friday, March 16, 2012 NewsLeader A3

Infocus

OPINION page 6 | LETTERS page 7 | SPORTS page 19

‘I get a lot New West to talk Pattullo of hugs’ Bridge discussion to be rolled into MTP process

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“It’s very upsetting to people. I’ve talked moms off the ledge all the time. They’re pulling their hair out doing laundry (in an effort to halt the infestation), they’re going crazy. They can’t eradicate it with traditional methods. Sometimes it lasts for months, even years,” says Derome. One problem with the over-thecounter solutions, she says, is they don’t kill the eggs. She adds, “the pesticide issue is a big one. We wash it off our food and don’t put it on our lawns, so people are reluctant to put it on their hair.” Nowadays when Derome arrives at a home she has a new machine in tow called the Louse Buster. It’s a vacuumlike contraption that blows hot air down a hose to an attachment with three-inch plastic ¿ngers. In about a 30-minute procedure, the hose dries out the lice and their eggs. “They have a very small amount of water in their bodies and it just dehydrates them,” says Derome. Then she puts on the solution which is made out of enzymes that everyone already has in their bodies. It loosens the glue that adheres the eggs to the shaft of the hair, and then Derome combs out the dead pests. “People are surprised how much is in the hair that they didn’t see when they were looking,” she says. “They did their own picking and they’re just shocked they missed all those eggs.” Once she’s done relief washes over the afÀicted families. “I get a lot of hugs and invitations to dinner,” she says. “It’s a good feeling.” Although Derome makes house calls throughout the Lower Mainland, she’s had clients come from Vancouver Island, Alberta and even from Saskatchewan for the treatment. For more information go to www.licesquad.com.

required, tolling, and the impact of other regional infrastructure projects. “It’s important right now, because Grant Granger of what TransLink is doing with ggranger@newwestnewsleader.com their planning, that we put this one New Westminster has come up with up the queue and have some good ways to incorporate public discussion consultation with the public. We need of the Pattullo Bridge into its Master to address some of the shortcomings Transportation Plan (MTP) process. of the plan and make things right,” TransLink recently began its said Coun. Chuck Puchmayr. “We public consultation on its plans to have some concern about alignments, build a new bridge to replace the and the limited options put on the aging 75-year-old structure. In early table. We think there were a lot of NEWSLEADER FILE options that weren’t looked at ... This February, city council decided not to TransLink would like to replace the Pattullo Bridge by 2018. be part of that discussion. bridge brings a freeway through New Instead, the city has decided to put TransLink has narrowed its discussion to Westminster without any mitigation.” the discussion in its upcoming third phase of simply replacing the four-lane bridge with New West’s open house and workshops are developing the MTP and to include talk about a six-lane structure near where the current tentatively planned for the last week of March some subjects TransLink did not engage in one is. New West intends to also talk about or ¿rst week of April. A telephone survey is during its workshops in New Westminster and other possible Pattullo alignments, the tentatively planned to occur in late April or Surrey last month. improvements to local roads that would be early May.

DPAC going provincial on conﬂict of interest Propose resolution to prevent teachers from being trustees Grant Granger ggranger@newwestnewsleader.com

The New Westminster District Parent Advisory Council (DPAC) is taking its conÀict-of-interest campaign to a provincial level. The DPAC has approved a resolution that proposes British Columbia join Alberta and Ontario in not allowing teachers and employees of a school district to run for any board of education. The resolution is one of ¿ve DPAC would like to appear on the agenda of the B.C. Confederation of Parent Advisory Council’s (BCCPAC) annual general meeting in May. BCCPAC has to approve New West’s resolutions, or it may combine them with any similar ones from other districts.

In B.C., candidates are only barred from running for trustee if they work in the same school district. The New Westminster board has three trustees who are teachers in other school districts—Jonina Campbell (Richmond), Michael Ewen (Surrey) and David Phelan (Coquitlam). DPAC president Wendy Harris said too often New West trustees have had to either excuse themselves because of conÀict of interest, or should excuse themselves and don’t. “We want a functioning board and if there’s conÀict of interest it costs a district a lot of money and time in lawyer fees to ¿nd out if they’re in conÀict of interest,” said Harris. “It’s coming up over and over again.” In its rationale, DPAC said, “The public deserves a full

board able to consider all issues collectively to support good decision-making, in the best interests of the electorate unencumbered by outside, undue inÀuence.” The DPAC also points out the Supreme Court of Canada upheld Alberta’s legislation, ruling it didn’t violate either freedom of expression or equality rights. “I ¿nd it interesting DPAC is choosing to go after three trustees when there’s a fourth who has declared a conÀict on occasion,” said Ewen, referring to trustee Casey Cook whose daughter is an educational assistant in New Westminster. “I’ve got to believe that’s a political decision they are making.” Ewen disputes the assertion the board has had to spend a lot of money on conÀict-of-interest legal opinions because only one has been sought. It determined

Ewen couldn’t participate when discussing the possibility of cutting back on custodial staff since he has a son that is a district custodian and there was a chance of loss of family income if it was determined layoffs were necessary. In addition, an earlier court case had already determined teachers who are trustees can’t participate in teacher contract bargaining. Ewen doesn’t believe it is necessary to eliminate teachers from being trustees in districts they don’t work in. “It would be interesting to enter into that discussion. In my opinion it’s up to the voters to decide. I haven’t hidden my job as a teacher and they’ve continually voted to return me. I don’t know what Ms. Harris’s fear is,” said Ewen. newsroom@newwestnewsleader.com

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New Westminster has given the green light to introducing a food scraps program for apartments and townhouses by July 1. Council has decided to take its pilot project for food scraps collection from six multi-family dwellings, which ran from April to September 2011, city-wide. New Westminster already has curbside collection of food scraps for single-family homes. “To expand that into multi-family is positive,” said Coun. Chuck Puchmayr. “We understand that can be challenging and in some of the older apartment buildings there might be some space constraints, and we’re certainly cognizant of that, but the need to divert things from the land¿ll is [vital].” Puchmayr said he’d also like to see the food scraps program expanded to collecting from commercial outlets, including restaurants.

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“We have to look at it. It’s a good step to picking up garbage product that is 100 per cent recyclable,” said Puchmayr. The city says in the pilot project there was a 25 per cent reduction in waste with one building having it go down by 50 per cent with “virtually zero contamination.” Kristian Davis, the city’s supervisor of solid waste and recycling, said the pilot project went well and his department will follow a similar strategy for going city wide. They started by holding educational meetings in the six buildings with residents and strata and property management people. They also handed out a small kitchen catcher and a fridge magnet outlining what was acceptable material. Davis said the plan is for the city and Waste Management to work together to create teams to do talks to the 520 buildings in the city. The hope is to do about 25 to 30 buildings a night. “Hopefully we’ll get the entire city done in roughly a six-week period,” said Davis. He said at ¿rst, most of the building managers in the pilot

project were skeptical because they weren’t interested in a communal bin for food scraps. But once the six-month project was over they were happy because it reduced their garbage. One building went from four bins a week to three, and another reduced its pickup from weekly to biweekly. In addition to the food scraps program, the city is working with residents of complexes to see how their recycling rates can be increased, with a report to city council expected this coming fall.

Recycling App Metro Vancouver has launched weRecycle, a free iPhone app to direct users to recycling centers and charitable groups that accept donations of gently used items. The app plugs into the same database used for Metro Vancouver’s recycling website, www.metrovancouverrecycles. org. Users enter the material they want to recycle, hit search and the app uses the iPhone’s GPS or a location speci¿ed to create a list of nearby facilities that will accept that item.

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“The kids I go to school with are amazing people, one day we will make the world a better place.”

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In the wake of neighbourhood opposition to its ¿rst proposal last spring, the Elizabeth Fry Society of Greater Vancouver has come up with an alternative expansion plan for its Sapperton facility. The latest proposal, CITY OF NEW WESTMINSTER however, will have extensive The proposed Elizabeth Fry building, with Sherbrooke Street at left, Kelly Street public consultation ¿rst of all at right. because an amendment to the Of¿cial Community Plan (OCP) or institutional would lead to designation to be changed from is needed before it gets the green more commercial buildings built residential low density to major light. on the east side of Sherbrooke, institutional and is still proposing Late last spring, the society opposite Royal Columbian the major components of its ¿rst asked a public hearing into its Hospital. They maintained it proposal. original proposal to build a would detract from the character But in a letter to the city’s 21,000 square foot facility be of the neighbourhood, and from planning department, society cancelled. The plans called for the single-family housing stock in executive director Shawn Bayes four storeys on the north side and the area. outlined how the new design two on the south at 273 and 275 They also were worried the responds to the public input. Sherbrooke St. It would have design, height and scale of the • The residential character of provided corporate of¿ce space proposal wasn’t in keeping with Kelly Street will be maintained and training facilities for the a single-detached residential by reducing that side of the society, 10 client apartments and neighbourhood, and that the building to two storeys and 37 public daycare spots. of¿ce and child care would make it a consistent residential A group of neighbours gathered generate traf¿c and parking character and by ensuring the roof a petition expressing concern issues. isn’t higher than nearby houses. that the rezoning to commercial Elizabeth Fry wants the OCP Please see KEEPING, A9

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Revitalizing Hyack in 2012 Hyack is about to change. As most will know, the Hyack Festival Association is a non-pro¿t group created by the city more than 40 years ago to operate at armslength and run the city’s festivals. For the most part, it’s done the job well. But as I mentioned in a column last fall, in recent years it’s lost its way. It’s become tired, a little boring, and overextended its reach into areas with little payoff. Like the Antique Car Parade, held each Easter. Thankfully, it’s gone this year, and few will miss it. Not that an antique car parade isn’t a good idea, but this was poorly done and generated little interest. We’ll also see the end of some of the kitsch this year. The street market on Sixth Avenue that accompanied May’s Hyack International Parade will be gone. If everything comes together, it will be replaced with an Uptown Block Party to follow the parade, featuring multiple stages with music and more—to give the crowd a reason to stick around. The other kitsch shown the door will be FraserFest, in July.

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Intended as a celebration of the river, FraserFest had some good elements—notably the Lucille Johnstone Workboat Parade featuring the tugs that bring so much charm to our stretch of the Fraser. But there was too much tacky stuff, like the poodlewashing station and tupperware sales. So the plan would see FraserFest bumped from July to late September, and transformed into a newly minted RiverFest. It would tie in with BC Rivers Day and World Rivers Day, and would be staged by Hyack and the Fraser River Discovery Centre in partnership, and be truer to the river theme, I’m told, with art, environmental and entertainment programming all designed with the Fraser in mind. Combining the

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MP and MLA support should be declared It is the deadline this week for candidates in last November’s municipal election to ¿le their ¿nancial disclosure statements. I look forward to seeing the amount each candidate discloses for the design, production and distribution of the full-colour brochure mailed out to city residents endorsing the New Westminster and District Labour Council’s choice of candidates prior to the election by our current NDP MLA Dawn Black. I suspect this brochure was produced outside our city, taking away jobs and resources from the very people those candidates wish to govern. I also look forward to seeing the amount each candidate discloses for the phone bank which called many New West residents soliciting support for the labour council’s choice of candidates prior to election day by our current NDP MPs Peter Julian and Fin Donnelly. I’m told this was done from a facility in eastern Canada.

In light of the recent Robo-call scandal in Ottawa, shouldn’t the local candidates’ disclosures include the support I mention above? I believe we need to request Elections BC to investigate this outrageous interference in municipal politics by both our provincial and federal politicians. Gavin Palmer New Westminster

CAN’T AFFORD TO BUY IN Re: Pondering a pool’s future (NewsLeader, March 9) I had to respond to Coun. Jonathan Cote’s notion that there might be “buy-in” by the public to spend $8-9 for a swim at Canada Games Pool. Really? I can envision the confusion on his face as he walks into the new CGP, looking around, scratching his head. Where is everyone? Darryl Doray New Westminster

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Medicinal botanical garden for Pier Park Naturopathic institute offers to build and fund educational showcase Grant Granger ggranger@newwestnewsleader.com

A small demonstration botanical gardens is being planned for Westminster Pier Park. The Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine, which operates out of of¿ces on Columbia

Street, has proposed to build and pay for a 95-square metre garden in the park. It would be operated by the institute’s students as part of their professional training. A report to council said the garden would showcase a variety of medicinal plants and would help educate the public about naturopathic medicine while contributing to the urban landscape.

It would be located behind the viewing deck on top of the Lytton Square timber frame structure. About half the area would be planted garden while the rest would be accessible walkways. Council has directed its staff to work out a licence agreement

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• The building will be set back as far as possible from Kelly and the building entrance will be shifted from Kelly to Sherbrooke. • The day care will be on the alley behind Columbia Street and a cut out on Sherbrooke will be built to make sure parents dropping off children won’t be doing so on Kelly. • The building facade will be in keeping with the community character. “We are very excited about the development of the site and are encouraged by its potential to be a catalyst to support the needs of all members of our community, including growing families,” wrote Bayes. On Monday, council asked staff to consult on the application with Royal Columbian Hospital, the McBride-

Sapperton Residents’ Association and the Sapperton Business Association. A noti¿cation letter will also be sent out to owners and occupants within 650 feet of the property, and an open house held. “It appears they are now ready for some new plans and come forward and give it another kick at the cat,” said Coun. Chuck Puchmayr. “We’ll see, I’ll keep an open mind.” He pointed out in the past Buchanan Lodge, which is also in a Sapperton residential area, had zoning issues when it was ¿rst proposed and now it’s a seamless part of the neighbourhood. Non-pro¿ts, he said, can often accentuate a neighbourhood. “Having said that this has to be looked at on its own merits,” said Puchmayr.

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Police seek info on suspects New Westminster police are hoping the public can help them with the investigation of a robbery at the 7-Eleven in the 900-block of 12th Street on March 9. Police say two male suspects, described as being First Nations, entered the store at about 11:20 p.m. One was armed with a machete and was about six-feet, appeared to be in his 20s and wore a black hoodie with a bandana over his face. The other suspect wore New Westminster Police have released surveillance photos from an armed robbery at a similar out¿t but had a the 7-Eleven on 12th Street on March 9. backpack and was carrying a small knife. He was of stocky build and about ¿ve-footdetectives are asking anyone with demanding cash on the evening of March 8. The suspect didn’t ¿ve. information on the incident to Police said both suspects contact Det. Const. Greg Smith at show a weapon and after a while Àed without any money before threatened the store staff and stole 604-525-5411. stealing a taxi which was found a number of items before Àeeing Man charged in a little while later abandoned in in a silver vehicle. At about 3 a.m. bank robbery, Burnaby. the next day, Vancouver police theft of taxi An investigation identi¿ed a spotted a silver Honda Civic suspect who was arrested the next believed to be connected with the A New Westminster man has day. New Westminster robbery that been charged with trying to rob Michael Ross Ogden, 33, has had been stolen in Burnaby. a bank and stealing a taxi as a been charged with three counts Two men and a woman were getaway car. of robbery and is being held arrested and turned over to New Police say a man entered a in custody until his next court Westminster police before being ¿nancial institution in the 500appearance March 21. released without charges. ggranger@newwestnewsleader.com block of Sixth Street with a note New West major crime unit

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“I really have wanted to do a show in that theatre, it’s been renovated and it’s just beautiful,” said Morris. “I really wanted to play historic music in a historic theatre.” Grace Escudero The theatre was built in newwestnewsleader.com 1927 by Famous Players as Following two sold the centre of the Columbia out shows in Vancouver, Street strip. the popular Beatles It was sold to the Eagles Burlesque! show is Service Club in the 1980s and coming to the historic later leased by the city to the Columbia Theatre in New Raymond Burr Performing Westminster. Arts Society. Musician Blue Morris It was later purchased by a has combined a live band private owner. playing Beatles music “We’re excited to bring with sultry burlesque to this show to New West and create a show that he says we’re adding more songs has the Lower Mainland and theatrical elements to the buzzing. show, including ‘Ed Sullivan’ “Traditionally, as the host,” said Morris. burlesque was danced to The show is March 24 at live music because all the the Columbia Theatre at 530 movement would cause GREG MCKINNON/CONTRIBUTED Columbia St. the records to skip,” said Miss Kiss will be among the performers in next Doors open at 7:30 p.m. weekend’s Beatles Burlesque! at the Columbia Morris. “I thought it and the show starts at 8:30 Theatre. would be really cool for p.m. Tickets are $25 and the burlesque dancers to available online at www. have live music like in the past.” theatre, which is a vital part of BrownPaperTickets.com. The performers are enthusiastic the historic Downtown New newsroom@newwestnewsleader.com to perform at the newly renovated Westminster.

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New Westminster Historical Society evening: Looks a the development of the Presbyterian church in the city with a series of stories and photographs of the early St. Andrews Church, and other Presbyterian churches such as Knox, St. Stephens, St. Aiden’s, First Presbyterian and a couple from the West End. The program is free and everyone is welcome. There is no need to pre-register. When: Wednesday, March 21, 7:30 p.m. Where: Auditorium, New Westminster Public Library, 716-6th Ave., New Westminster.

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Echoes from the past Don Benson Contributor

here are memories of fragrant smellsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; Christmas trees, baking bread, new-mown grass; memories of the sense of touchâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;a snowflake on the cheek, kitten ears, a loving hand. And then there are memories of the unforgettable sounds of Downtown New Westminster in the 1940s. Just up the from the Fraser River where I grew up on Agnes This photo of Don Benson was taken in 1945 when Street, the remnants of a little creek trickled through a wooded he was 12, on the very day he was taught to drive the family car, a 1934 Chevrolet coupe with an ravine and a wood-planked engineâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;he saysâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;that purrrrred. sidewalk stretched From Fourth misÂżred, the backÂżred â&#x20AC;&#x201C; puttâ&#x20AC;Ś..putto Sixth Street. And because only puttâ&#x20AC;Ś BANG! a few neighbours owned cars, the Near the river, steam locomotives roadway was ideal for playing pickup shunted box cars. Even standing lacrosse and street games like kickstill they broadcast a chorus of the-can and red rover. soundsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the hiss of escaping steam At the time I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t appreciate that from the valves, the whoosh of air and I grew up in a unique place literally exhaust from the stacks and the steady wired for sound. For in addition to clang, clang, clang of the bell. When a the wooden sidewalk with its hollow steam locomotive started to move, the echoing sounds, the Trans-Canada wheels slipped around at Âżrst without telephone wires ran just outside gripping the rails, making the slick, our upstairs front windows, and the steel-on-steel sound of sabers rubbing. singing sounds made by the bare Columbia Street boasted some of copper wires in a high wind later the early electric trafÂżc lights, and inspired my Âżrst book Wire Song. each time the light changed a loud bell Also, in the two rows of attached rang to alert drivers and pedestrians. houses that made up our tenement Other sounds of the city that have complex, eight families shared the faded over time include the yelps and same little back yard, creating a howls from free-for-all dog Âżghts, the symphony of domestic sounds close sound of steel roller-skate wheels on at hand. The special sounds of the concrete sidewalks, the ding-dong of bustling Fraser River waterfront a hand-held school bell calling kids drifted up to us around the clock. to classes and the rattle of â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Ice-cream The Âżrst nearby morning sounds were the snorting and clip-clops of the Eddy Millsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Model-T Ford followed by the HONK, HONK, HONK of milkmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s horse, the jingling of glass milk bottles in his wire basket, and the its bulb-horn and his familiar shout, â&#x20AC;&#x153;ICE-CREAM!â&#x20AC;? tinkling of coins in the empty bottles Later, an open window let out as he jogged back to his wagon. the sounds of laughter, applause or Soon, a screen door screeched music from a radio program, perhaps open to let out the kitchen sounds of Amos â&#x20AC;&#x2122;n Andy, or Inner Sanctum. kindling crackling in a wood stove The BOOOOOM of the nine oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;clock and the metallic clatter of stove lids before banging shut. Soon the wooden gun at Stanley Park rolled across the sidewalk echoed the footsteps of folks Lower Mainland and was answered by hurrying to work. Later, a hand-mower dogs near and far. While World War II raged, air raid clattered and whirred across a lawn. A practice drills were mostly scheduled, clothesline pulley squealed under its but sometimes sprung without burden of wet-wash. warning. With the Âżrst ominous wail Sawmill sounds drifted across of the siren folks rushed to close the Fraser from the south bank. blackout curtains. If a chink of light Gang-saws screamed, conveyor showed outside, the Air Raid Warden belts clanked and clunked. Each mill shouted, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Douse that light!â&#x20AC;? whistle had its own personality. Some The last conscious night sounds for tooted. Others whooed, or shrieked. a kid back then might be the clicketyDouble-ended gill net Âżshing boats clack of a steam-driven passenger made up most of the river trafÂżc. train crossing the Fraser River trestle You could pick out the different boat bridge, then pufÂżng faster and faster, engines by the sounds they made, heading east in full cry, and leaving from the deep drone of a Chrysler the sound of its haunting whistle-call Marine to the distinctive sound of behind, to echo down the years. my favourite, the two-cycle Easthope engine. Easthopes had a single Don Benson is a City of New cylinder, and sucked in gas before Westminster Poet Laureate Emeritus. Âżring each stroke with a â&#x20AC;&#x153;puttâ&#x20AC;? sound. When slowed right down, an Easthope

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Hyacks ﬁnish 12th at AAA hoop tourney Sider sidelined after taking hit to the head in fall during opener

A20 NewsLeader Friday, March 16, 2012

Lawrence leads the way

Giants in semi

Thank you NEW WESTMINSTER! During the Scouts’ January 7th & 8th bottle drive, you gave so generously. At your door and at the NW Fireﬁghters’ Safety Festival, you donated 1000’s of bottles and cans. We appreciate your contribution. Please keep helping Scouts through the year, as Waves Coffee is, (thank you!) by taking your returnables to: Sapperton Encorp Return-It Depot Unit 21 – 79 Braid Street That’s just across the tracks and before the Bailey Bridge.

At the depot, you’ll receive full refund on all containers along with free electronics and small appliance recycling.

Group 12 New Westminster Scouts

Operating hours are M-F 8-6, Sat. 9-6 and Sun 9-5. Call 604-523-9699 for more info. Your contribution to Scouts leads to friendship, adventure and outdoor experience for New Westminster youth.

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Some of the funds raised will help support Scouts attend the Scout Canadian Jamboree in 2013 – see www.scouts.ca/cj13 for further details.

Friday, March 16, 2012 NewsLeader A21

MODERN LIVING IN HISTORIC NEW WESTMINSTER

20 STOREYS PANORAMIC VIEWS 100 HOMES UNDER $299K IA

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IT’S TIME REGISTER NOW 604 525 0223

THLIVING.COM This is not an offering for sale. Any such offering can only be made by disclosure statement. E.&O.E. Building rendering is approximate only.

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Slower market in February OPEN HOUSE

NEW LISTING! 504 1st St, New Westminster $849,900 Showings by apt.

SUNDAY, MARCH 18TH 2 - 4 P.M.

Looking for a condo? Come see 3 units at “Fifth Avenue” Maintenance fee includes hot water heat & more! 612 5th Avenue, New Westminster

TRACEY

DAVIES

Medallion Club Member

In the top producers of Realtors® in Greater Vancouver, proudly serving the Greater Vancouver area.

PLACE 2011

#BC - 435 North Road, Coquitlam

Unit #1006 • $299,900 1 bdrm & den, 2 bthrms, view of Baker!

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Real Estate Assistant

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2 bdrms, 2 bthrms, lovely s/w views! 604.421.7275 Check out traceydavies.com to view all our listings

SANDY LONGRIDGE

Medallion Member, Top 10% of all real estate sales 2009-2010-2011

LYLE LONGRIDGE Medallion Member 2011

BUYERS & SELLERS OPTIONS REALTY

Each ofﬁce independently owned & operated

CALL SANDY OR LYLE! 604-540-SALE (7253) Visit www.bcrealtyoptions.com for pics, virtual tours & details | 626-12th St., New West 1412 HAMILTON ST, NW

NEW LISTING 1912 BRUNETTE, COQ

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#303 15130 29A AVE, S SURREY

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530 16TH STREET, NW

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#1313 248 SHERBROOKE ST, NW

349,900

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499,000

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299,900

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Friday, March 16, 2012 NewsLeader A23

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Everything you ever needed to know about buying a new home

Becoming part of a dynamic neighbourhood

Breathing the rare air at Intracorp’s Silver by Kerry Vital

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A World of Difference.

NOW SELLING

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T R A D I T I O NA L ST Y L E & CO N T E M PO R A RY E L EGA N C E

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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS 21

108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES 21st Century Flea Market. Mar18th, 10am-3pm. Croation Cultural Ctr. 3250 Commercial Dr,Vanc. Adm $5

ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS

ENTERTAINMENT Stringbean The Clown Balloons, magic & music. Kids parties, corporate & special events.

COMING EVENTS

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

604-220-3514

LOST: MEN’S PRESCRIPTION SUNGLASSES at the McBride Blvd Liquor Store. Call 604-517-2990

CHILDREN

DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

FAMILY DAYCARE in Montecito/ Bby Golf Course area. Has immed openings. Please call 604-420-0071

109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

CHILDCARE AVAILABLE

#205 - 1515 Broadway St., Port Coquitlam

OWNER OPS WITH A TLS Required for

Prowest Transport Fax resume “N” abstract 1-888-778-3563 Ph: 604-214-3161or E-mail: jobs@bstmanagement.net

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop a rewarding career in advertising and marketing.

RECRUITERS LIVE ON LOCATION:

LANGLEY SATURDAY, March 24th 9:00a.m. - 4:00p.m. SANDMAN SIGNATURE HOTEL BANQUET CENTER 8828 - 201 Street

-Top Notch Regional Premiums -Flexible Schedules And MUCH more!

To apply, please forward your resume with a cover letter to:

Email: publisher@burnabynewsleader.com publisher@newwestnewsleader.com Deadline for applications is: March 16, 2012

www.blackpress.ca

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EDUCATION

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 115

EDUCATION

Get Practical Skills That Get Jobs

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COMMUNITY COLLEGE S i n c e 1 9 0 3

604.520.3900 www.sprottshaw.com

CALL NEW WEST:

Jean Hincks, Publisher 7438 Fraser Park Drive Burnaby, BC V5J 5B9

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

OWNER OPERATORS & CLASS 1 Company Drivers bcclassified.com Surrey Terminal

Burnaby NewsLeader New Westminster NewsLeader

If you are a highly creative individual with an ability to multi-task in a fast-paced team environment and have good interpersonal and sales skills, we would like to meet you.

EDUCATION

Vancouver Island University training for over 50 years, No simulators. Low student / instructor ratio. 1-888-920-2221 ext: 6130 www.viu.ca/ heavyequipment

New container contract.

Advertising Representative

115

HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR TRAINING

114

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

DRIVER - F/T

BECOME SUCCESSFUL! Work From Home & Own Your Own Business! Earn Unlimited $$$$. Toll Free 1.877.880.8843 leave mess.

DRIVER. Class 1 Drivers wanted. Offering top pay. Close to home. Home most weekends. Family comes first! 1 year flat deck exp. & border crossing a must. Fax resume & driver abstract to 604-853-4179.

DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

LOST AND FOUND

FOUND - WALLET, March 8th, on Hastings & Gilmore. Please call to identify, (604)299-5609

114

INFORMATION

WITNESS needed for Hit & Run accident on February 29, 2012. 8:30am. Westbound on Hastings at Willingdon. Contact chantal.carlyle@live.ca.

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

Bison Transport is committed to Employment Equity and Diversity.

A34 NewsLeader Friday, March 16, 2012 EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 125

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

FOSTER/SOCIAL CARE

130

HELP WANTED

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 130

HELP WANTED

CARRIERS NEEDED YOUTH and ADULTS

MOVIE EXTRAS ! WWW.CASTINGROOM.COM EXPERIENCED Lane Closure Tech’s and Traffic Control people req’d. immediately. 604-996-2551 or email Traffic_King@shaw.ca

Families, Kids, Tots & Teens!! Register Now Busy Film Season

All Ages, All Ethnicities

CALL 604-558-2278

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

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

130

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

HELP WANTED

ERICA @ 604-777-2195

$100-$400 CASH DAILY for Landscaping Work! Competitive, Energetic, Honesty a MUST!

134

PropertyStarsJobs.Com

HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES

F/T ASSISTANT MANAGER (Burnaby) Shilla Tours & Travel Ltd. 3-5 yrs exp. College grad. Eng/Korean is beneficial $21.50/H Fax: 604-516-0328

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

142 OFFICE SUPPORT/CLERKS

260

ELECTRICIAN. Licensed. Local. Low cost. Big/small jobs. Renov. & panel change expert. 604-374-0062

160

TRADES, TECHNICAL

GL ROOFING. Cedar shakes, Asphalt Shingles, Flat roofs, WCB Clean Gutters. $80. 604-240-5362

NAHAL CONSTRUCTION New and Re-Roof Specialist Residential & Commercial. Shakes, Shingles and Duroid.

263 EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE

25 year of experience. Call for your FREE estimate.

Jas 778-896-4065 Bell 604-339-2765

GARDENING

A Dream Landscaping. Retaining walls, topsoil, turf, shrubs, trimming, yard cleanup, bark mulch, (604)724-4987 or 604-724-9036

Garden Groomer Garden Maintenance & Lawncare

Lawncutting D Power Raking D Rototilling & Pruning D Hedge Trimming D Power washing D Open to odd jobs Free Est, Established since 1997, Licensed Business, Reas. rates

356 288

HOME REPAIRS

Cliff 604-931-0825 IVY GREEN YARD SERVICE Hedges, pruning, yd cleanup, maint 35 years exp. FREE Estimates. Guar. Work. Calvin 604-992-4633

320

PERSONAL SERVICES

MOVING & STORAGE

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Real Professionals, Reasonable. Rates. Different From the Rest. 604-721-4555.

FINANCIAL SERVICES .Jim’s Mowing Spring Services Same day services

188

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 236

LAWNS PLUS

Landscape Maintenance

CLEANING SERVICES

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

D Economical Lawn Mowing D Complete Grounds Maint D Pruning & Shaping D Aeration & Power Raking D Fully Insured

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

Residential~Strata~Commercial

(604)671-2746 Free Estimates

604-808-0212

242

CONCRETE & PLACING

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

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

A-1 CONTRACTING. Renos. Bsmt, kitchens, baths, custom cabinets, tiling, plumbing, sundecks, reroofing. Dhillon 604-782-1936.

AFFORDABLE INT/EXT painting. 30 yrs exp. Refs. Free est. Keith 604-433-2279 or 604-777-1223

* Electrical * Plumbing * Heating * Painting * Carpentry * Tile Work * Laminate & Hardwood Flooring Exc. Rates, Senior Disc. Work guar. Since 1986. Ken 604-418-7168

260

ELECTRICAL

#1167 $25 service call, BBB Lge & small jobs. Expert trouble shooter, WCB. Low rates 24/7 604-617-1774

On Time, As Promised, Service Guaranteed!

604.587.5865

www.recycleitcanada.ca

bradsjunkremoval.com

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

220.JUNK(5865)

Serving The Lower Mainland Since 1988

★ ★CALL NOW★ ★ LOW COST RUBBISH REMOVAL

★ Disposal ★ Renovations Debris ★ Construction ★ Drywall Pickup ★ Demolition ★ 7 days/week ★ Free Estimates ★

Isaac 604-727-5232

372

SUNDECKS

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

TREE SERVICES

AAA “ ABOVE THE REST “ Int. & Ext., Unbeatable Prices, Professional Crew. Free Est. Written Guarantee. No Hassle, Quick Work, Insured, WCB. Call (778)997-9582

ADDITIONS, Renovations & New Construction. Concrete Forming & Framing Specialist. 604.218.3064

604-787-5915, 604-291-7778 www.treeworksonline.ca treeworkes@yahoo.ca 10% OFF with this AD

A-TECH Services 604-230-3539 Running this ad for 8yrs

PAINT SPECIAL Making Your Renovation Dreams Come True... Kitchens - Bathrooms New Additions - Flooring Painting - Decks Windows / Doors Stonework - Siding & More Free Estimates * BBB * WCB * Insured

www.caliberwest contracting.com 604.764.9594 HOME IMPROVEMENTS Carpentry, painting, drywall, tiles Quality work - reasonable price Martin 604-521-8715

338

PLUMBING

PETS 477

PETS

AMERICAN COCKER Vet ✔, cuddly, family raised, paper trained. Exc pet! $700. 604-823-4393 Chwk. CANE CORSO mastiff, shots, dewormed, tails cropped, vet✓ $1,000. Call 604-826-7634.

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

CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866

$36/HOUR. Local lic’d Plumber. Big & small jobs. Plumbing, heating, plugged drains, call (778)549-2234

CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION in need of caring homes! All cats are Spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Visit us at fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977

ENGLISH BULLDOG PUPPIES Male/Female, shots, micro-chip, vet checked, health guarantee. $2200. Call 604-970-3807.

GOLDEN Retriever puppies, born Jan. 7th, family raised, very well socialized, 1st shots & deworming included. Mission 604-820-4827.

DRYWALL

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

• Estate Services • Electronics • Appliances • Old Furniture • Construction • Yard Waste • Concrete • Drywall • Junk • Rubbish • Mattresses & More!

374

❞A ALL RESIDENTIAL❞

Call: Rick (604) 202-5184

257

JUNK REMOVAL Recycled Earth Friendly

329 PAINTING & DECORATING 287

DETAILED EUROPEAN CLEANING.

The Best Cleaners around GUARANTEED! Best rates, exp’d staff, 27 yrs. exp. Refs. Wkly/bi-mnthly. Guaranteed, perfect work. Any package. Res/Comm. Give us a call

RECYCLE-IT!

604-537-4140

Efficient, Reliable, Friendly, Bonded Excellent References with 18 yrs of experience. Call Ivet: 778-235-4070

MAIDS R’ US

RUBBISH REMOVAL

SPARTAN Moving Ltd. Fast & Reliable. Insured Competitive rates. Wknd Specials. Call Frank: (604) 435-8240

LEGAL SERVICES

CRIMINAL RECORD?

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS Re-roofing, Repair & New Roof Specialists. Work Guar. WCB.10% Senior’s. Disc. Jag 778-892-1530

BAJ MINI EXCAVATING, Sewer, storm, drainage, oil tank removal, paving, old house drainage. 604779-7816, 604-540-9420

281

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

AT NORTHWEST ROOFING

182

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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

Fraser Valley Area. Must have valid BC drivers licence and good work ethic. Ticketed mechanic’s are considered an asset.

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

287

NEW WEST ELECTRICIAN Small Jobs. Renovations, Panels. Elec. Heat, Lighting, Repairs. Call (604)591-7621

GAS MECHANIC for busy logging company in the Competitive Wages & Beneﬁts After 3 mos.

ELECTRICAL

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

.Enterprise Plumbing, Heaitng, Gasfitting

341

PRESSURE WASHING POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING

SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE

Call Ian 604-724-6373

LOVING home sought for Wiley, male, 14 years young, neutered cat. Is healthy, extremely affectionate. Comes with some food, litter, litter tray etc. Phone: 604-522-0151 or email musser@telus.net

WE’RE ON THE WEB www.bcclassified.com

Friday, March 16, 2012 NewsLeader A35 PETS 477

PETS

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 566 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

TRANSPORTATION

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS

845

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

TOP CA$H PAID TODAY For SCRAP VEHICLES! vehicles. Local family owned and operated business. BBB com or call (604)209-2026

PIANO; APT SIZE Lowrey upright piano $750. Ph: 604-418-6274 or 604-531-1576.

BURNABY

Walker Manor

Move-Allowance REAL ESTATE 626

HOUSES FOR SALE

2 hour Service from call. Professional staff and Member with A+ rating. Visit us on-line at www.a1casper.

2001 HONDA ACCORD-4 dr. sedan, 4 cyl. auto, local, silver w/ grey cloth, 161k, pwr. options, A/C, very clean in/out. $6250 / 604.312.7415

1/2 mo. Rent FREE!

2003 CHEVY MALIBU 110,000 km, auto, V6, AirCared, good tires, $4000 obo. Call: (604)531-3251

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.

838

RECREATIONAL/SALE

Please call 778-994-2334 AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673

COQUITLAM CTR, Douglas Ctr aquatic ctr, stadium, clean well maint’d 996sf 2 bdrm 2 bath, Apr1. N/s, N/p. $1295/mo. 604-941-3259

1997 20 ft. Slumber Queen Class C Motorhome. Chev chassis, fully equipt. Many Extras. $15000. Call 604-796-0230

STANDARD SCHNAUZER pups. 17 - 19” / 30 - 35lbs full grown. $500. each. 604-826-5846 Mission.

Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal FREE TOWING 7 days/wk. We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022

2007 Cougar 276RLS

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

Awning, 3 burner w/oven, microwave, dinette booth, A/C & more! $21,995(Stk# 33437) www.fraserway.com/ consignment 1-877-651-3267 DL#31087

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 The Scrapper

2007 Resort 240RKS

NEW WEST bach $690; lrg 1 bdrm $780. Balc. 8th St. FREE HT/HW. Nr shops. 604-781-1846, 937-5427 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

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 627

533

FERTILIZERS

WEED FREE Mushroom Manure. 13 yards - $160 or Well Rotted 10 yards - $180. 604-856-8877

548

660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS

www.dannyevans.ca

Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley

FURNITURE

RENTALS

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

706

APARTMENT/CONDO BURNABY & COQUITLAM

551

GARAGE SALES

BURNABY;

Spacious 2 & 3 Bdrm T/hses 2 Bdrm Apartments

Sat & Sun, Mar 17th & 18th

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

11am - 3pm 8006 17th Ave.

Subsidies available based on gross houseold income.

MOVING SALE

Tools, garden tools, 33 rpm record player with 4 speakers & records, canning supplies, kitchen chairs & much more.

560

MISC. FOR SALE

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

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

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

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3 Bedroom Townhouse between $34,800 & $43,200 If your income is lower than these ranges call BC Housing 604-433-2218

NEW WESTMINSTER

ROOM & BOARD

FURNISHED room in family home in Sidney. Close to town and bus routes. $500.00 per month. (778) 426-3433 or email: trumanhmason@gmail.com

746

ROOMS FOR RENT

Port Coquitlam - Maryhill furnished bdrm. shr’d kitchen/bath/living Quiet older N/S hse. $375 604.941.2959

750

SUITES, LOWER

751

SUITES, UPPER

COQUITLAM, 3 bdrm., deck., share ldry., prkg., no dogs. N/S. April 1. $1175 mo. 604-937-3534

752

TOWNHOUSES

PITT MEADOWS: 2 - 3 bdrm co-op T/H $1030/mo - $1134/mo. Shares req’d. Close to WCE, schools & shopping. No subsidy available. 19225 119th Ave. For more info & to book an appt. call 604-465-1938

TRANSPORTATION

For further info call 604-451-6075 to view Metro Vancouver Housing Co-operation.

HOMES FOR RENT

POCO: Very clean 2 bdrm SXS duplex, big yard, garden, garage. NP/NS. $1150/mo Avail. immed. 604-942-5492 & 778-865-1555.

745

HOMES WANTED

WE BUY HOUSES The OLDER. The DIRTIER. The BETTER. Flexible Terms. Quick Closing. Call us First! 604.657.9422

736

PITT MEADOWS. 2 & 3 bdrm. in family complex. Close to bus, schools & shopping. Ref’s req’d. Small pets okay, $1075/$1175/mo. Avail. immed. 604-465-1938.

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AUTO FINANCING

BURNABY

Call 604-421-1235 www.aptrentals.net BURNABY

Villa Del Mar 6630 Telford Ave.

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

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821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS

COQUITLAM CTR; 2 bdrm apt, u/g prkg, all appls, big patio, Avail now $1100/mo. NP/NS. (604)377-8093.

1995 CAMRY, 4 door, 4 cyl, auto, loaded, new tires, AirCared, mint cond. $2900 obo. 604-931-1236.

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847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES 2004 ACURA NDX black on black 2nd owner, loaded. Asking $15,500. 604-805-7773 2004 JEEP GRAND Cherokee Ltd. 4x4, auto, green, 126K, $7000 firm. Call 604-538-4883

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TRUCKS & VANS

2001 CHEVROLET ASTRO VAN 8 pass. white, mechanically sound, excellent cond. in & out. No accid. local. $3000 obo / 604.306.0144

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