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The Bollywood Shenanigans are at it again with a new show for their I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter Chicken series. See Page A3

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The Batmobile Tumbler, which is set to appear in this summer’s newest Batman movie, The Dark Knight Rises, draws plenty of attention during a promotional visit to Electronic Arts in Burnaby on Tuesday. The appearance was also a fundraiser for the B.C. Cancer Foundation. For more pictures see A10.

Snowpack elevates Fraser ﬂood risk Much depends on spring weather, speed of melt Jeff Nagel Black Press

There’s a higher risk of Àooding on the lower Fraser River this year because of heavier-than-usual snowpacks across central and northern B.C. that have been slow to melt due to a cold spring. All the major tributary basins that feed the Fraser have above average

snowpacks, and the entire watershed holds 31 per cent more snow than usual, according to the latest readings from B.C.’s River Forecast Centre. “That is about the ¿fth or sixth highest reading we’ve seen for the Fraser for this time of year,” said centre head Dave Campbell. “It’s something we see about once every 10 or 12 years.” He said this is the second straight year of a La Nina weather pattern, which tends to cause cool and wet

weather in late winter and spring, bolstering snowpacks. Some parts of the watershed are actually at record snow levels—the Nechako is 65 per cent above normal and the upper Fraser basin is 52 per cent higher than usual. Those two basins supply a third of the Àow that comes to the lower Fraser Valley. Whether high water actually threatens to top Fraser River dikes will depend heavily on spring weather patterns in May and June and how

quickly all that snow upcountry melts and Àows downstream. Campbell said a worst case scenario would be continued cool weather for several weeks followed by a heat wave, especially if heavy rains are added to the mix. The best scenario would be seasonal temperatures and dry weather for the rest of the spring. So far, he said, the long-term forecasts suggest B.C. is in for dry but hotter than normal conditions later in the spring.

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NDP transportation critic Harry Bains predicts fare evaders will have a Àeld day since TransLink says it won’t have turnstiles in place at two of the busiest SkyTrain stations, including one in Burnaby when its new smart card and fare gates system opens next year. Main Street and Metrotown stations won’t yet have operating fare gates because they are slated for major renovations and TransLink says it makes no sense to install the turnstiles and then remove them later as part of an upgrade. “Why wouldn’t the fare evaders go to those two stations?” Bains asked. “It’s beyond comprehension what they are deciding. For $170 million, the taxpayer expects full service.” TransLink CEO Doug Kelsey said Compass card readers will be installed on poles at those two stations and extra SkyTrain staff will be there to ensure passengers don’t walk on without paying with their smart card. Please see RENO, A2

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cards is launched next year. Those two stations will have card readers but installation of gates there Jeff Nagel will wait until later – which Jarvis said was always Black Press TransLink’s intention. TransLink has slammed the brakes on its transit For SeaBus, a plan for more frequent service expansion plan after Metro Vancouver mayors voted every 15 minutes on evenings and weekends is also to withdraw their commitment to raise property shelved for now. Design work toward a rebuild of taxes over the next two years in the absence of a the Pattullo Bridge is unaffected. new transportation funding source. Jarvis said TransLink will fully support a The decision announced by TransLink CEO Ian provincial audit and is already acting on the Jarvis Tuesday freezes plans for Highway 1 express ef¿ciency recommendations of the independent buses over the new Port Mann Bridge in dedicated TransLink commissioner, released last week. lanes starting this December, linking Langley, Managers noted TransLink has been Surrey and Lougheed Centre in Burnaby. recon¿guring bus routes for the past two Also on hold is a new King George Boulevard years to reallocate service from less-used B-Line express bus route in Surrey, general bus runs and times to ones where there’s heavier service increases across the region and upgrades unmet demand. to some Expo Line SkyTrain stations. The commissioner last week rejected JARVIS “We’re going to put those on hold until we an extra fare increase for 2013, meaning have an understanding of how we are going TransLink must instead cut costs by $20 to pay for those improvements,” Jarvis said, adding million a year. Combined with the lost property tax it is not suf¿cient to assume a provincial audit will increase, TransLink ¿nds itself short $50 million of turn up enough ef¿ciencies to ¿nance the upgrades. expected revenue going into next year. “To simply rely on the the prospect of potential Jarvis and senior staff warn there will be cost savings in the future is not ¿scally sound.” “tradeoffs” depending on how far TransLink must Two projects will still proceed. go to wring more cash out of its operations. Construction of the Evergreen Line to Coquitlam The search for savings could end up at odds will continue because TransLink’s share of that with TransLink’s aims to roll more buses into project is fully funded by the two cent per litre gas underserved areas, deliver accessible transit options tax increase that took effect April 1. and reduce pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. And a new White Rock-Langley bus route will Jarvis said staff are pursuing suggested savings still be launched on schedule next week. in the HandyDart custom transit service for the The property tax increase, equivalent to an extra disabled, but noted TransLink remains committed to $23 per average home in 2013 and 2014, would providing the costlier service to ensure accessibility. have raised an extra $30 million in those years. “We’re not prepared to compromise service for Mayors last week voted to withdraw the tax hike these customers,” he said. after the provincial government refused to allow a Transportation Minister Blair Lekstrom called vehicle levy for TransLink, or any other new source TransLink’s decision to suspend the expansion cities prefer over property tax. Three South of Fraser projects appropriate, but added the province’s audit mayors opposed the motion because they didn’t should be concluded by the end of summer and he want to lose the promised expansion in their area. will reopen talks with mayors over short-term funding Jarvis said planned upgrades at Metrotown, options then if necessary. He said he’s optimistic new Surrey Central and Lonsdale Quay stations are on services like the Highway 1 express buses will be in hold, but staff will try to deliver the most urgent place when the new Port Mann Bridge opens. station upgrade at Main Street. “If the internal audit ¿nds the dollars, then the He also said fare gates will not be in place at the short-term funding solution is solved,” Lekstrom said. Metrotown and Main Street SkyTrain stations when “If it doesn’t or only ¿nds a portion of it, we’re going the new system of turnstiles and Compass smart to have discussions on how the remainder is raised.”

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He said TransLink had always planned to renovate the two stations Àrst and then later install fare gates there. “Spending extra money to install fare gates twice doesn’t make sense,” Kelsey said. Originally, he said, Main Street was to have been upgraded in time for the 2010 Winter Olympics, but when that timetable looked uncertain the project was delayed until after the Games. Now the planned work at the two stations is potentially tied up in further delays after TransLink paused plans for various expansion projects until it Ànds more cost savings through an audit or more funding sources are agreed to by area mayors and the provincial government. Kelsey would not estimate when gates will be operational at the two stations.

But he said about 18 months of construction work is expected at Main Street and as much as two and a half years at Metrotown. Neither project is underway yet, so he said any delay while funding issues are resolved would be added to the construction timeline. OfÀcials still expect some level of fare evasion even on SkyTrain after all gates are in place. The turnstiles are a paddle type that could be thwarted by someone athletic enough to go over or under them. According to TransLink, the gates are of the same design used in the London Underground and many major transit systems around the world. Kelsey said he’s optimistic that the provincial government will Ànd ways to put more teeth into the collection of unpaid fare evasion Ànes and that will help reduce cheating.

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Bollywood Shenanigans on the air

Bus stop assault A 16-year-old boy has been arrested after the attempted robbery and violent assault of a woman at a Burnaby bus stop. Burnaby RCMP’s Strike Force identiÀed a person of interest while investigating a series of violent personal robberies in northeast Burnaby and placed him under surveillance. The suspect was watched on April 12 as he approached and spoke to a number of people. Then just before the end of the surveillance, ofÀcers saw the suspect approach a woman at a bus stop. He engaged her in a friendly conversation then, without warning, he pulled her to the ground and started to drag her behind some bushes in an attempt to steal her backpack, say Burnaby RCMP. The ofÀcers intervened and when the suspect tried to Áee, he was quickly caught after a brief foot chase. The victim was not seriously injured but was shaken by the incident. The suspect has been charged with robbery, but cannot be identiÀed due to his age.

South Asian comedy group writes ‘I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter Chicken’ show Mario Bartel photo@burnabynewsleader.com

Kallol Mitra can’t ¿nd the Indian food section in the supermarket, but he has no trouble ¿nding comic fodder in his own South Asian culture. Mitra, 30, is a member of Bollywood Shenanigans, a collective of South Asian writers, actors and dancers who are preparing to present the latest in their series of I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter Chicken comedy shows, The Fellowship of the Butter Chicken. The group takes a comic look at everyday issues like marriage, dating, parental expectations, family dynamics, sex and race, but from a South Asian angle. And yes, there’s also music and dancing. A technical director at Electronic Arts by day, Mitra is one of the nonprofessional performers in the troupe. In fact, he’s never had any kind of acting or singing or dance training at all. But, he says, he’s “always been witty.” A friend’s participation in the outdoor play Bollywood Wedding led Mitra to audition for a part. He got it. Then he had to deal with actually performing it, a bit of a stretch for someone used to crunching computer code in an of¿ce. “It was nerve-wracking,” says Mitra, a Burnaby resident. He also had to learn how to memorize lines, listening to the other performers with his whole body and then playing off them to say his parts, or at least say something that made sense in the scene. Three years and dozens of performances in, the butterÀies still

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punch his belly before the show. “I kind of like that feeling, it gets your adrenaline Àowing,” says Mitra, who joins his cast mates in vigorous jumping and improv exercises before taking the stage. But once the curtain rises, “there’s nothing like hearing an audience laugh,” says Mitra. RICH CULTURE RIPE WITH QUIRKS

And working with such a rich culture ripe with its own quirks, there’s plenty of joke material available. Some of it can get a little racy. The process to put this latest show together began months ago. Leena

Manro and Munish are the main writers, but the cast meets every Sunday evening to brainstorm and Àesh out ideas that are then developed into sketches. “There’s a lot to talk about,” says Mitra. “We have so much going on in our culture. It’s a different world.” To ensure everyone in the audience gets the jokes, the punchlines are often performed in Punjabi and Hindi, and then immediately translated into English. “It’s very organic,” says Mitra. “We never really know what’s going to make people laugh, so we just try to stay true to ourselves.” The result is a fast-paced show in which everyone in the cast appears

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oes anyone tinker any more? Tinker, verb: attempt to repair or improve something in a casual or desultory way. Synonyms: mend, dabble, monkey around with, adjust slightly, mess about with. Slang: rearrange the deckchairs on the Titanic. Is there time for non-speci¿c activities like pottering, ¿ddling, thinking, testing, experimenting, and inventing? Or are the days consumed by just getting through the week? We do lessons and interest groups. We do travel and worship. We do family, friends, and neighbours. Tinkering, not so much. Some very smart minds say we need to tinker. NASA now selects its new engineers on the basis of whether they had mechanical hobbies in their youth. MIT offers remedial building classes to students who rely too much on computers for design ideas and construction strategies. And shop teachers (in the few remaining high schools that have them) notice too many students who don’t know how to hold a hammer correctly, or how to use a power tool. The modern lifestyle of two

Anne Hopkinson working parents may not allow for much actual spare time. For teens and twenties, available spare time is often spent on entertainment media and social media. Velcro runners, T-shirts (no buttons), computers, and push-button toys affect how young children develop manipulative skills. Yes, X-Box games will develop some manual dexterity but will boys learn “righty-tighty, lefty-loosey” or just how to explode the enemy ninjas? And which is more useful? And which is more rewarding? Maybe it’s easier to have kids indoors in front of the TV rather than out in the yard getting dirty and making a mess. Basements have rental suites, home theatres, or storage rooms rather than workshops. Garages have two cars and patio furniture, recycling boxes and bikes—little room for a tool bench.

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We don’t repair small appliances like we used to; we return them, we replace them. And that’s partly because they don’t have mechanical parts that could be repaired. Take apart a rotary phone and you can play with the parts. Take apart a cellphone and you’ll ¿nd only two pieces of plastic, a chip and a screen. It is modular and can’t be repaired. It is uncommon for us to recondition appliances inherited from grandparents; old lawn mowers, outboard motors, or sewing machines ourselves. Specialists do that. I think of our Cuba holiday when we saw the most ingenious vehicles on the road. The Cubans are great tinkerers. They can cobble together a motorcycle out of mixed parts and keep it going for years. Eight-year-olds in South Africa make trucks out of pop cans. Boys in Brazil build their own boats. But necessity or poverty needn’t be the impetus for tinkering. Remember when kids made simple go-karts out of backyard odds and ends? Those children learned about axles, acceleration, and accidents. Now, many don’t

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have backyards, let alone scrap material. They don’t have the time or the space to work on something. They may not develop the interest in working on something. I don’t long for the golden olden days of some ¿ctional idyllic past, but I do want our society to retain its hands-on skills. Economists say Canada faces a shortfall of skilled tradespeople in the near future, and government is investing in training programs to meet this need. Yet, many apprentices struggle with mechanical skills and drop out before completing their programs. Instructors notice the growing number of applicants who haven’t had hands-on experiences, and who haven’t had to persevere to get something to work. The upside is that tinkering is play. It’s good to think and create. A young man could explore materials and improvements. He could envision what is needed and create that part or system. A young woman could discover motors and tools, practice carpentry and safety in the workplace. They could learn the value of hands-on skills. They could learn to like it.

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Saw pollution up close and personal Re: ‘People of the Inlet’ oppose pipeline expansion Chief George clearly writes from the heart when he details the serious consequences of an oil spill into Burrard Inlet. I too have seen ¿rst-hand the effects of pollution in Burrard Inlet. When I was a youth (back in the 1960s) I spent many hours ¿shing for herring and smelt with my father. We seined from the Royal Yacht Club near Stanley Park to the then-active re¿nery site at Ioco in Port Moody. I saw pollution then—up close and personal—each time we passed the raw waste sewer discharging near the UGG Wharves in Vancouver’s East End. In 1970 the smelt and herring suddenly disappeared from our ¿shing spots. Fortunately, like Chief George, I have lived long enough to see our fellow citizens wake up. Leaders of various stripes at all levels of government have been working diligently with local groups and individuals to contain or eliminate sources of pollution into Burrard Inlet and to reverse

pollution’s effects on marine life. I participate directly in this effort as a streamkeeper on Eagle Creek here in Burnaby. Chief George makes reference to Burnaby’s 2007 oil spill. This incident was investigated at length by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). The NTSB found that the proximate cause of the spill was no less than ¿ve separate strikes made by a trench digger on a pipeline line feeding the marine terminal (with two actual punctures of the pipe). The digger (and its operator) were on Inlet Drive as part of the City of Burnaby’s storm sewer replacement project. The operator was running his machine unsupervised, and even unobserved, by anyone else (from the City of Burnaby, Kinder Morgan, or the consulting ¿rm) in a known pipeline corridor even though the guiding map he was using was known to be inaccurate when he repeatedly hit and cracked the pipe. The initial spill amounted to approximately 234 cubic metres of oil, of which approximately 210

metres were recovered—leaving 24 cubic metres soaked into the ground or Àoating in the inlet. This amounts to perhaps 151 home hotwater tankfuls of oil over several hundred acres of ground below Inlet Drive. (And we can all be thankful it was not worse.) This incident tells me that much still remains to do—in Burnaby and elsewhere—to protect Burrard Inlet from oil pollution. Work procedures must be reviewed. Better coordination between city of Burnaby staff and Kinder Morgan staff is a must. And civic plans affecting pipeline corridors must incorporate far more stringent environmental safeguards. Most importantly, before any shovel strikes ground to expand the Trans Mountain Pipeline, the public needs to know: what the real risk factors are; what the real impact of an incident on an expanded pipeline would be; and what real engineering solutions are available to prevent such incidents. No one wants oil in Burrard Inlet. No one, other than a city-hired contractor, digger-operator working

unwatched in a known pipeline corridor (using a map known to be inaccurate) has actually ever put a meaningful amount of oil into the inlet. And no one, including a streamkeeper like me, who has to go cap-in-hand to my fellow citizens for funding to reverse the effects of decades of prior pollution on local waterways wants to sound an alarm about a proposed construction project until there is something in hand to sound an alarm about. Let’s at least try seeking out facts before letting our emotions carry the debate on pipeline expansion, Nick Kvenich Burnaby

RETIRED TEACHERS BIG VOLUNTEERS As the contribution of volunteers is to be recognized during Volunteer Week, April 15 to 21, I believe it’s worth noting the contributions of retired teachers. During March and April 2011, the British Columbia Retired Teachers’ Association (BCRTA) conducted a survey to investigate the role of its retired members and

their impact on communities as volunteers. Even after retirement many educators were active in their communities, contributing their experience, energies and social skills as needed. The results revealed these volunteers donated an average of 31 hours per month. Some individuals reported they volunteer in as many as four different kinds of organizations. The top ¿ve categories included: community organizations and events, education, arts and culture, religion, and caregiving, which required the most hours per month per person. Volunteers make it possible for individuals and community events to carry on and ful¿l their goals. It is impossible to ascertain the dollar value of these volunteer activities which would be in the tens of millions. It should also be remembered volunteers are not to replace salaried persons, though they may receive recognition or compensation for expenses. Denis W. Ottewell Retired teacher Burnaby

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Renovations have transformed the former St. John the Divine Anglican Church at 3426 Smith Ave. into the new Tian-Jin Temple, a Taoist temple, which is hosting a cultural festival this weekend that’s open to the public.

Converted Anglican church now Taoist temple Hosting two-day cultural celebration festival this weekend

Church at 3426 Smith Ave. in west Burnaby was a tired-looking, A-framed structure with glass blocks next to the main entrance. Wanda Chow After renovations by the Chinese Taoism Kuanwchow@burnabynewsleader.com Kung Association in Canada, which purchased the The before and after photos are striking. property in the fall of 2010, the building has been What was once the St. John the Divine Anglican transformed. It retains the original structure but the front wall has been replaced with large panes of glass, with a natural-coloured wooden archway Watch Out for Richard!!! Àanking the new entrance. COMING TO YOUR AREA The property had sat vacant for over a year JOIN ME FOR COFFEE! and the ultra-modern design was chosen after the Drop by and let me know what association spoke with neighbours about what they matters to you over a cup of coffee. wanted to see, said project manager Kevin Chen. The association wanted to put its own stamp on the Date: Saturday, building while recognizing its past as a Christian April 28 church by not completely changing the look of the Time: 9:00 – 10:30 am structure. Place: Caffé Artigiano Inside, where the altar once stood, a full-height 4359 Hastings St elliptical dome has been added and a mural painted Burnaby on it. Richard T. Lee Now known as the Tian-Jin Temple, it is the ¿rst Burnaby North MLA Taoist temple in Canada to worship Guan-Gong, an For enquiries, please call (604) 775-0778 ancient general. As an ongoing effort to listen to the community’s concerns, MLA Richard T. Lee has been holding Coffee Meetings with his constituents since October 2003. Chen noted that while the temple is home to the Taoist congregation, the Call us for an plans to also Helping you maintain your association estimate on a make the space available stair lift and to the wider community. receive a The association is FREE GRAB BAR hosting its ¿rst Tian-Jin on us! Cultural Celebration 4-Wheel Midsize scooter Festival Saturday and • Up to 5 Miles Per Hour • 15 Mile Range Sunday, April 21 and • Full Lighting Package • Batteries Included 22 from 10 a.m. to 4 MSRP $2,999 p.m. as a way to raise awareness of traditional Chinese culture. LEO-4B BLUE ONLY Admission is free and WHILE SUPPLIES LAST. VALID ON IN-STORE STOCK ONLY will include live music and dance performances Bring in this ad for throughout the day, 1124 Boundary Rd, Burnaby games and food AT NAPIER, PARKING IN REAR vendors. Everyone is Tel: 604.434.8300 welcome.

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Big weeks at Shadbolt Each year among the religious, ethnic and other holidays that are commemorated and marked, there are also special provincial and national weeks that are celebrated. April and May are busy months for these types of celebrations and it’s worth mentioning a few here. April 15 to 21 is National Volunteer Week (NVW) which pays tribute to the millions of Canadian volunteers who graciously donate their time and energy. This year marks the 68th annual week and is Canada’s largest celebration of volunteers, volunteerism, and civic participation. If you volunteer in any capacity – thank you so much. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer check out more information at http:// volunteer.ca/nvw April 22 to 28 is B.C. Arts and Culture Week. This provincewide celebration of all things art and culture turns the spotlight on the vital contribution that the arts make in learning and in life. Hundreds of arts councils, communities and schools across the province will be joining the fun by presenting a dazzling

Harry Armstrong, 17, will have his work on display at Shadbolt in May.

range of events and activities from pop-up dance performances to art crawls, exhibitions, open mics and much more. Additional information is available at http:// bcartsweek.org/ And for the ¿rst time this year young people across Canada will join together to host the largest youth-led celebration of creative expression and community involvement Canada has ever seen. National Youth Arts Week from May 1 to 7 will showcase simultaneous youth-led projects

from St. John’s to Vancouver and everywhere in between. The Shadbolt Centre for the Arts will overÀow with activities during National Youth Arts Week. Visual arts exhibitions, displays and performances will all be featured. Also on display is a solo show by teen student Harry Armstrong. The exhibition, Sunshine Scavenger Hunt, will feature paintings and sculpture by this talented 17 year old. Meet the Shadbolt’s many talented young artists and their instructors at a special reception on Thursday, May 3 from 7 to 8 p.m. And as we head into May the last performance of the Independents series, A Last Resort by Rough House Productions will be featured. This poignant production embarks on a luminous voyage into the dark side of humanity’s increasingly tenuous dreams of paradise. Performances run from May 2 to 5 at 8 p.m. Additional information is available at http:// shadboltcentre.com. Geraldine Parent is arts services manager for the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts

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Dr. Gary Birch, executive director of the Burnabybased Neil Squire Society, was awarded a Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal at a special presentation ceremony recently in Vancouver. Governor General David Johnston presided over the ceremony. The commemorative medal was created to mark the 2012 celebrations of the 60th anniversary of the Queen’s ascension to the throne, and serves to honour signiÀcant contributions and achievements by Canadians. “The Neil Squire Society has served over 25,000 Canadians with disabilities under the direction of Dr. Birch. His passion and dedication have made a signiÀcant contribution to the lives of Canadians with disabilities, enabling them to participate more fully in our society,” said Rob Attwell, chair of the society’s board.

EarthFest at Burnaby Lake The Wildlife Rescue Association of B.C. presents EarthFest on Sunday, April 22, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Burnaby Lake Rowing Pavilion, 6871 Roberts St., Burnaby. The festival is marking Earth Day by giving visitors the chance to build bird and bee boxes, to help support local wildlife, as well as take part in seed swaps, canoe rides, and guided nature walks. Visitors can also learn about community gardens, wildlife protection, local wildlife and park conservation.

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A12 NewsLeader Friday, April 20, 2012

Canadians are living longer and costs for the Old Age Security (OAS) are rising. On April 1, 2023 the Government of Canada plans to start raising the age of eligibility for OAS and the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) from 65 to 67.*

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Sawchuck gets Vegas gig Burnaby boy Murray Sawchuck has a new gig in Las Vegas, where he’s been booked to perform at the Laugh Factory’s new comedy club at the Tropicana Hotel starting May 1. He’s perform his comedy magic and two signature illusions on a 360-degree platform in the middle of the audience at the hotel, which is undergoing a nearly $200-million renovation. The Burnaby Central grad, who now lives in Las Vegas, made the semi-Ànals on America’s Got Talent in 2010. He also serves as the resident magic expert on the History Channel’s Pawn Stars.

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SOLD 9534 218th St, Langley • $589,900 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2079 sq ft executive style home. Gourmet kitchen and brand new hardwood ﬂoors. Cul de sac location backing on to a green belt.

4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2246 sq ft pioneer style character home . With 10 ft ceilings, stain glass windows and oak parquet ﬂoors.

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Buis going into hoop hall Burnaby men to be inducted into Basketball BC Hall of Fame

coach Rich Goulet will be inducted at the April 21 ceremony in Langley. Buis will be going in as a builder having worked Three men with Burnaby with the B.C. AAA senior basketball connections boys provincial tournament are among seven new committee for 38 years inductees into the – including 20 years as BUIS Basketball BC Hall of tournament director and Fame. 12 years as assistant Last week, Basketball BC tournament director. He has announced Burnaby RCMP also served for 16 years on the Staff-Sgt. Major John Buis, Basketball BC board, including Simon Fraser University women’s nine years as president. basketball coach Bruce Langford Langford has coached the and former St. Thomas More women’s basketball team at SFU

SANDY LONGRIDGE

Medallion Member, Top 10% of all real estate sales according to REBGV stats. 2009-2010-2011 BUYERS

since 2001, winning ¿ve CIS national championships in that time, while nationally, he coached U19 girls to gold medals in 1997 and 2001. Prior to joining SFU, Langford coached in the Mission school district where he won a AA provincial championship in 1994 and AAA championships in 2000 and 2001. Goulet taught for 10 years at St. Thomas More before moving on to Pitt Meadows secondary where he has coached for 33 years, winning the AAA boys championships in 1989 and 2000, and AA in 1983.

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& SELLERS OPTIONS REALTY

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CALL SANDY OR LYLE! 604-540-SALE (7253)

Visit www.bcrealtyoptions.com for pics, virtual tours & details | 626-12th St., New West NEW LISTING OPEN SUNDAY 2-4PM

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5803 GROVE AVE, LADNER

212-288 HAMPTON ST , NW

7031 BURFORD ST, BURNABY

NEW LISTING OPEN SATURDAY 2-4PM

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56-1010 EWEN, NW

201 8TH AVE, GLENBROOKE, NW

NEW

NEW LISTING

NEW LISTING 102-739 PRINCESS ST, NW

137-8880 JONES RD, RICHMOND

PRICE

265,000

679,000

435,000

908,900

Excellent Family home on one of Ladner’s most desirable streets! Over 2600 square feet of living space complete with huge mortgage helper currently rented at $1500 down with separate laundry and ultra modern ikea kitchen complete with Gas range ,S/S appliances and cork floors. Upper was rented for $1600 to total of $3100 a month. Whether live & update the upper level or rent out entirely this home meets all needs as the upper has a terrific layout, huge front room with cozy gas fireplace, formal dining & big eat in kitchen that looks on to the private rear deck. Simply a super investment in a lovely Hawthorne neighbourhood. 8 year old roof, 2 year old furnace, roughed in vacuum. Single car covered garage with 220 powered workshop & big fenced back yard complete with Cherry & plum trees perfect for summer barbqs and get togethers.

Amazing 3 bed 2 bath corner unit at the newly built Via by Bosa, complete w/spectacular floorplan, spacious rooms, quality finishings & meticulously maintained by proud owners. Feel at home in this 1240 sq ft condo (feels larger), high ceilings, over 500 sq ft wrap around deck, very unique to this building. Dark laminate flooring, Modern espresso cabinetry, granite counters, centre island, gas stove, S/S appl, all the bells & whistles. Separate dining room, built in computer station, generous rooms sizes, new blinds, gas F/P in Living Room, very warm feel to this home. Both baths complete with granite countertops, tile floors, no skimping on quality here! The high ceilings, huge windows, open floor plan, wrap around deck all give this condo the feel of much larger units without the price tag.1 parking stall & locker, walk to all amenities, Lowes, shops, transit, community centre, recreation and parks. A great growing area, w/future potential built right in. priced sharply, close to assessment, my advice...don’t hesitate w/this one!

Quality family home in a desirable Burnaby South Upper Deer Lake neighbourhood situated on a quiet & safe tree lined no through street. This extremely well maintained 4 bedroom 2 bath home comes complete with newer roof, furnace and vinyl windows , gas ﬁreplace & boasts beautiful hardwood ﬂoors on main. Harwood also in bedrooms under carpet. Super bright and cheery kitchen with skylights looks out to gorgeous mountain views, complete with huge party deck perfect for those summer get-togethers with friends and family. Kids 7 parents will love to play in the Big fenced back yard so lush and green. Wonderful family area surrounded by Parks, Schools, loads of shopping steps away at Highgate Mall and minutes to all transportation. Lower level has separate entrance easy to suite and with laneway access. Great price , super home & neighbourhood ,this will not last!

MLS COMING SOON

MLS V944273

MLS COMING SOON

73-6852 193RD STREET, SURREY

9016 204TH AVE, LANGLEY

338,500

SOLD

S 532,000 AVING WITH S

#240 1201 EWEN AVE, NW

499,000

449,800

Windsor Mews 3 level,3 bed,3 bath townhome, bright, beautiful and conveniently located in the vibrant and growing community of Queensborough. A stones throw from the QB Landing shopping mall including Walmart supercenter, Lowes and tons of clothes and accessory boutiques ,Transportation, parks & schools. This super home is so large it Feels like a detached house .Brilliant location for the busy & growing family with a beautiful, spacious layout shows like new boasting 9’ ceilings , laundry, contemporary rich dark and elegant Laminate flooring, separate dining area or den, washroom on main floor, and built in vacuum. The living room is equipped with a cozy gas fire place and also looks on to a terrific big sun patio perfect for summer/winter barbqs and year round entertaining. All bedrooms located on top floor with 2 big full bathrooms. Great family orientated complex with room to grow. Tandem garage + tons of parking right at your front door! MLS V943100

3290 E 54TH AVE, VANCOUVER OFFER PTED ACCE

445,800

• Located in Clayton • 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom • Townhome • Fenced & gated front yard • Open ﬂoor plan • Adjacent to a 9 acre park

ER! ESULTS lyyEm LtL SaiE •R Meticulously int ain ai ned ned ne TO TH maintained • Re Ren Renovated nnovated nov no ova vate vat ted ffamil ted family a hhome •D Desirable Walnut Grove • 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms • Brand new 1 or 2 bedroom mortgage helper

• 4 bedroom & den • 3 bathrooms • Stainless appliances • Super central • Alexander Walk • Well over 1700 sq ft

• The Brittany • Beautiful Champlain Heights • Townhome • Surrounded by parks • 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms • One extra U/G storage

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MLS V923702

MLS V942735

635,000

Desirable 3 level, 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom, corner lot home in family orientated GlenBrooke North neighbourhood complete with 1 or 2 bedroom mortgage helper. Many upgrades include new covered deck & brand new carport, newer doors, windows, Vinyl siding , furnace, fresh paint, crown moldings, appliances. Lots of character still remains including original hardwood floor, elaborate stained glass doors and some windows. Very private, completely fenced and hedged with a big west facing back yard filled with trees and flowers perfect for the kids to play in. Wonderful family location surrounded by parks ,Steps to elementary schools and minutes to high school, shopping, transportation. MLS V937704

449,000

One of a Kind! Presented like a showhome! One of a kind! Immaculate, 1 level, 1395 sq ft condo in central Uptown. Gorgeous 3 bed,2bath with open layout, very private, surrounded by lush greenery. Concrete Bosa built building with original owners, rarely available. Beautiful modern upgrades incl updated appl, s/s counters, tile island & backsplash, laminate ﬂooring throughout. Sep D/R w/ buit-ins, new light ﬁxtures, crown moulding, designer, textured paint, new vertical blinds & marble gas F/P surround. L/R has sliders to large private patio. Master bedroom has 3 closets,4 piece bath w/ sep shower & soaker tub. Rooms are spacious,1 with built-in computer station! Great building close to all amenities, steps to Royal City Centre, transit,parks.1 secure oversized locker and parking stall. Come by the Open House Sunday April 15 from 2-4 to view your new home. MLS V942849

#303 15130 29A AVE, S SURREY

275,000

7362 SALISBURY AVE, BURNABY

SOLD

S 489,900 AVING WITH S

• 1 bedroom and den • 725 sqft • Well maintained • Gas ﬁreplace • Massive master bedroom MLS V944013

NEW LISTING 73 - 6852 193RD ST, CLOVERDALE

338,500

• 3 bed townhouse • Indigo development • Clayton neighbourhood • 2.5 bathroom • Gated front yard MLS F1207824

#60 323 GOVERNORS CT, NW

535,000

• Totally updated condo • Corner unit, 2 bed • Top ﬂoor unit • Ideal open ﬂoor plan • Spacious balcony • The unit is a MUST SEE!

S RESULT HE SELLER! • Fantastic Location! occati tiion! n!! TO TLoc • 3 Bedroom, Bathroom B Bed Be Bedroom edro dro droom 2B • Townhome • Highgate • 1230 sq ft • Extra parking

• Huge end unit • 4 level townhome • River and mountain views • Private garden. • 2 car covered garage • Big kitchen w/views

MLS F1206225

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Imposing. Conﬁdent. Dominant. Words that come to mind when looking at the 2012 Hyundai Genesis Sedan. Hyundai’s ﬁrst performance luxury rear-wheel drive sedan makes its presence known with styling that says, unmistakably, that this is a premium automobile. Imposing alloy wheels are standard on all Genesis Sedan models: 17” on the 3.8, 18” on the Premium and Tech Packages, and 19” for the R-Spec, shown. The bodywork features some of the closest tolerances and narrowest panel-gaps in the industry, which results in reduced wind noise for a quieter driving experience. Up front, the Genesis Sedan’s available Xenon high-intensity discharge (HID) headlights use a precisioncut design providing maximum nighttime visibility without distracting other drivers. Each lamp features an auto-leveling function to keep the headlights properly aligned with the road, regardless of how the vehicle is loaded.

3.8 from $39,999 3.8 with Premium Package from $44,999

Additionally, on the 3.8L Tech Package and 5.0L R-Spec, you’ll appreciate the crystal-clear visibility and automatic swivel of the Automatic Front Lighting System (AFLS) headlights and automatic-dimming outside mirrors.

3.8 with Technology Package from $49,499 5.0 R-Spec from $53,499

Experience the power and style of the 2012 Genesis Sedan today at Destination Hyundai. THE 2012 GENESIS SEDAN 3.8L LEASE FROM

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$8,080 DOWN PAYMENT

APR FOR 36 MONTHS

LIMITED TIME OFFER: DESTINATION HYUNDAI PAYS $4040 TOWARDS DOWN PAYMENT

CLASS‐LEADING PROJECTED RESALE VALUE Introducing the redesigned 2012 Genesis. Our continual commitment to quality has made the Genesis a class leader in the Canadian Black Book full-size car segment‡ projected resale value, and it’s the reason why we’re able to present this introductory lease offer of $399 per month. The 2012 Genesis, the performance luxury sedan, redefined.

Canadian Black Book

MONTHLY PAYMENT

SELLING PRICE: $39,999† OFFER INCLUDES $1,500 FACTORY REBATE AVAILABLE FOR CURRENT VEHICLE OWNERS

GENESIS 5.0L GDI R-SPEC MODEL INCLUDES: The Tau V8 Engine boasts 429 HP.*

Navigation with 8” screen and rear view camera.

Logic 7 Lexicon® Surround Sound System with 17 speakers. Genesis 5.0L GDI R-Spec model shown

5-year/100,000 km Comprehensive Limited Warranty 5-year/100,000 km Powertrain Warranty 5-year/100,000 km Emission Warranty

hyundaicanada.com TMThe Hyundai names, logos, product names, feature names, images and slogans are trademarks owned by Hyundai Auto Canada Corp. †Leasing offer available O.A.C. from Hyundai Financial Services based on new 2012 Genesis 3.8L models with an annual lease rate of 0%. Monthly payment is $399 per month for 36 month walk-away lease. Down payment of $8,080 and rst monthly payment required. Total lease obligation is $22,444. Lease offer includes Delivery and Destination of $1,760, fees, levies, charges and all applicable taxes (excluding HST). Registration, insurance, PPSA and license fees are excluded. Delivery and destination charge includes freight, P.D.E., dealer admin fees and a full tank of gas. Lease based on 20,000km per year; $0.25 per excess kilometre. Price for model shown: 2012 Genesis 5.0L GDI R-Spec is $53,499. Price for model shown includes Delivery and Destination charge of $1,760, fees, levies, charges and all applicable taxes (excluding HST). Registration, insurance, PPSA and license fees are excluded. Purchasers or lessors of a new 2012 Genesis Sedan 3.8L GDI, 3.8L GDI with Premium Package, 3.8L GDI with Technology Package, or 5.0L GDI R-SPEC, who can provide a valid vehicle registration for any vehicle will be entitled to a $1,500 factory to customer credit. Factory to customer credit applies after taxes. Offer cannot be combined or used in conjunction with any other available credits. Offer is non-transferable and cannot be assigned. No vehicle trade-in required. See dealer for details. † Offers available for a limited time and subject to change or cancellation without notice. See dealer for complete details. Dealer may sell for less. Inventory is limited, dealer order may be required. ‡Based on Canadian Black Book’s February 2012 forecast residuals for 2012 full-size car segment. ††Hyundai’s Comprehensive Limited Warranty coverage covers most vehicle components against defects in workmanship under normal use and maintenance conditions. *Using Premium Fuel.

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PRODUCT ADVISOR PINACLE AWARD WINNERS: Dario Longo, left and Eddie Tsung, right presented by James Orr, Toyota Canada Paciﬁc Zone manager, Toyota Canada, center

PRODUCT ADVISOR PINNACLE AWARD WINNER: Belal Karout, center presented by James Orr, Toyota Canada Paciﬁc Zone manager, Toyota Canada, left and George Hrvacanin, Toyota Canada Paciﬁc Zone Customer Satisfaction Field Consultant, right

Burnaby’s very own Destination Toyota has recently received national recognition for positive customer response when asked about their purchase experience. Additionally many staff members have received the prestigious Pinnacle Program Award for Customer Satisfaction.

Individual Annual Recognition Awards were received by Dario Longo, Eddie Tsung and Belal Karout as Product Advisors. Business Manager Robert Wong, was also presented with an Annual Recognition Award in his ﬁeld of vehicle ﬁnance and insurance products.

The award is based on points accumulated each month throughout 2011.

Destination Toyota has a reputation of going above and beyond for their customers.

BUSINESS MANAGERS PINACLE AWARD WINNER: Robert Wong, center presented by James Orr, Toyota Canada Paciﬁc Zone manager, Toyota Canada, left and George Hrvacanin, Toyota Canada Paciﬁc Zone Customer Satisfaction Field Consultant, right

“It’s the little things that make a big difference,” admits Jeff Polo, Sales Manager for Destination Toyota. “I’m very proud of our team. We take a lot of pride in providing customers with the best possible sales experience. Whether that be selling a customer their first new car, a genuine certified used Toyota, helping a client with a lease or trade-in or finding a great finance rate. Our team is here for our clients.”

2007 TOYOTA YARIS

2008 TOYOTA YARIS

2007 TOYOTA MATRIX XR

2007 TOYOTA CAMRY

2008 TOYOTA CAMRY

2009TOYOTA COROLLA XRS

RS, 3 Door, Hatchback! WAS $12,995! SALE...

LE, 5 Door, HB, Toyota Certiﬁed! WAS $12,995! SALE...

Toyota Certiﬁed! WAS $13,995! SALE...

SE, Toyota Certiﬁed! WAS $17,995! SALE...

SE - C, leather package! WAS $22,995! SALE...

Automatic, Toyota Certiﬁed! WAS $19,995! SALE...

2008 TOYOTA RAV4

2011 TOYOTA RAV4

2008 TOYOTA 4RUNNER LTD

2010 TOYOTA SEQUOIA

Sport! 57000kms! WAS $23,995! SALE...

Sport! Toyota Certiﬁed! WAS $31,995! SALE...

Limited! Toyota Certiﬁed! SALE...

Platinum Edition! Fully loaded! WAS $56,995! SALE...

28,900! Stk#3957

11,900! Stk#3944

32,995! Stk#3963

15,900! Stk#3938

2010 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER

2007 TOYOTA TACOMA

Only 17,00kms! Toyota Certifed! WAS $32,995! SALE...

11,000kms! Off Road C Package! WAS $36,995! SALE...

Double Cab, SR5! WAS $25,995! SALE...

TRD! Yamaha Edition! Not exactly as show. SALE...

2010 TOYOTA TACOMA

2008 TOYOTA TUNDRA

Double Cab, TRD, 4x4! SALE...

SR5, Reg Cab, Longbox, 4X4! SALE...

32,995! Stk#3978

34,900! Stk#3972

24,900! Stk#3948

16,900! Stk#3941

49,900! Stk#3898

2009 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER

29,900! Stk#3968

19,900! Stk#3919A

• Legendary Toyota Quality • Zero deductible • Complimentary tank of gas • Warranty honoured at over 1,500 Toyota Dealers in Canada and the U.S. • Extensive mechanical and appearance reconditioning process • First oil / ﬁlter change at no charge • 7 days / 1,500 kms exchange privilege • CarProof Claims Report included • Each Certiﬁed Toyota has passed a rigorous • Minimum 12-month / 20,000 kms Powertrain and Roadside Assistance coverage backed by Toyota • 127-point Quality Assurance inspection

27,995! Stk#3956

Financing from

1.9% on Toyota Certiﬁed Used Vehicles

19,995! Stk#3975

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20,900! Stk#3954

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9,900! Stk#3930

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Lougheed Highway

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OVERSTOCKED with new and used vehicles! INCREDIBLE SELECTION! NEARLY 2 ACRES OF CARS!

HUGE $AVING$

BUYING A CAR? WE’LL PICK YOU UP! CALL 604-294-4299

UP TO $5000 ON NEW MAZDAS 2011 MAZDA MX-5

2009 MAZDA 6

2008 MAZDA TRIBUTE

2008 MINI COOPER

2008 MAZDA 5 GT

GS - RETRACATBLE HARDTOP! WAS $38,785! SALE...

GS - 35,000km MOONROOF! WAS $17,995! SALE...

AWD! WARRANTY UNTIL 2014! WAS $16,995! SALE...

Panorama Roof! Automatic! WAS $20,995! SALE...

LEATHER, NAVIGATION! WAS $18,995! SALE...

2007 LEXUS IS 250

2007 HONDA ODYSSEY

2007 MAZDA B SERIES

2005 MAZDA RX-8 GT

2005 VW PASSAT

AWD PREMIUM PACKAGE! WAS $24,995! SALE...

EX-L - LEATHER! WAS $23,995! SALE...

SE, 4 Wheel Drive! SALE...

45000kms! Rare Automatic! WAS $19,995! SALE...

GLS TDI Diesel! 139000 kms! SALE...

• 160-Point Detailed Inspection • 7-Year/140,000-Kilometre Limited Powertrain Warranty* • 24hr Emergency Roadside Assistance • 30-Day/3,000-Kilometre Exchange Privilege • CarProof® Vehicle History Report

29,982! Stk#B19512

16,900! Stk#MP1091

14,900! Stk#MP1068

16,900! Stk#MP1060

17,900! Stk#MP1084

• Zero Deductible

• Transferable Beneﬁts

22,900! Stk#MP1085

22,900! Stk#MP1093

16,995! Stk#MP1105

the new 1595 Boundary Road, Vancouver | 604 294 4299 | Service Direct 604 291 ZOOM (9666)

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Boundary Road

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Hastings Street

First Avenue Lougheed Highway

15,900! Stk#MP1075

12,995! Stk#MP1082B

OWN IT FOR $0 DOWN

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Auto Group

4780 Hastings Street, Burnaby | 604 294 2111

Open 24/7 at burnabyhonda.ca!

...your neighborhood Honda store

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BI-WEEKLY FOR 84 MONTHS.

$16,485 MSRP** INCLUDES FREIGHT & PDI. TAXES AND LEVIES ARE EXTRA.

OR STEP UP TO THE CIVIC LX MT

FOR ONLY $16 MORE BI-WEEKLY, AND GET: †

• I-Mid Display • Bluetooth® • Power locks • Keyless Entry • Air Conditioning • Security System • USB Connector • Cruise Control • Steering wheel mounted audio controls

MODEL FB2E2CEX

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*1.99% APR purchase financing is available on a new 2012 Honda Civic Sedan DX 5MT model FB2E2CEX and 2012 Honda Civic 4D LX 5MT model FB2E4CEX. 84-month term available on 2012 Honda Civic Sedan DX 5MT model FB2E2CEX and 2012 Honda Civic 4D LX 5MT model FB2E4CEX. Based on a representative agreement using an offered pricing of $16,473.68/$19,235 for the new 2012 Honda Civic Sedan DX 5MT model FB2E2CEX/2012 Honda Civic 4D LX 5MT model FB2E4CEX with a financed amount of $16,473.68/$19,235, downpayment is $0, bi-weekly payment is $97/$113.35, total finance obligation is $17,668.56/$20,629.70. Offer includes freight & PDI. Taxes are extra. #Using a finance price of $16,473.68 for a 2012 Honda Civic Sedan DX 5MT model FB2E2CEX at a rate of 1.99% APR, the cost of borrowing for an 84 month term is $1,194.88, bi-weekly payment is $97, total finance obligation is $17,688.56. Finance price includes freight & PDI. Taxes are extra and required at the time of purchase. Other terms available and vary by model. Finance term available only through Honda Canada Finance Inc. **The advertised MSRP of $16,485 2012 Honda Civic Sedan DX 5MT model FB2E2CEX includes freight & PDI, plus a cash discount of $11.32. The selling price adjustment applies to the purchase and is deducted from the negotiated pre-tax price and cannot be combined with subsidized purchase financing or leasing rates. All prices include freight & PDI of $1,495. PPSA, license, insurance, taxes, and other dealer charges are extra and may be required at the time of purchase. Dealer may sell for less. Dealer trade may be necessary on certain vehicles. Finance on approved credit for qualified customers only. †Step up financing cost is based on the Civic 4D LX 5MT model FB2E4CEX. Bi-weekly payment is $113.35 not including taxes and levies. #/*/**/† Offers valid from April 1st, 2012 through April 30th, 2012 at participating Honda retailers. Offers valid only for British Columbia residents at BC Honda Dealers locations. Offers subject to change or cancellation without notice. Terms and conditions apply. Visit www.bchonda.com or see your Honda retailer for full details.

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• 7 day Exchange Policy • 6yr, 120,000km Powertrain Warranty • Financing from 1.99%

SA LE

2008 HONDA ACCORD EXL Leather, sunroof, 62,129 km

$18868 Stk# B5968 SA LE

2008 HONDA CRV LX AWD Power group, 4WD, 51,632 km

$19998 Stk# L5997 SA LE

2007 HONDA CIVIC LX CPE Sunroof, alloys, automatic, 96,000 km

$12998 Stk# L5998A SA LE

Sunroof, alloys, fully equipped, 51,000 km

2009 HONDA CIVIC SPORT

$16998 Stk# L6018 SA LE

2008 HONDA ACCORD CPE EXL Leather, sunroof, alloys, 4cyl auto, 75,000 km

$21940 Stk# L6038

SA LE

2008 HONDA ELEMENT EX AWD

Alloys, auto, power group, 60,931 km

$20998 Stk# L6047

Friday, April 20, 2012 NewsLeader A19

Thunder take ringette title

Burnaby’s Julia Scigliano carries the British Columbia Áag after the Lower Mainland Ringette League Thunder won the National Ringette League title by downing the Montreal Mission 7-2 at Bill Copeland Arena last Saturday.

The Lower Mainland Ringette League Thunder became the ¿rst British Columbia team to win a National Ringette League championship and they did it on home soil. RINGETTE CANADA The Thunder captured the crown by downing the Montreal Mission 7-2 in the championship ¿nal at Burnaby’s Bill Copeland Arena last RE/MAX Advantage Realty (Each ofﬁce independently owned and operated) Saturday. Kellie Vallee Karen Visit our website for an online photo tour of our listings League scoring Leong-Boswell champion and MVP Salia www.TeamDaveVallee.com Kyhala, who is from Email: info@teamdavevallee.com Finland, led the Thunder RE/MAX Advantage Realty’s Top Sales Team of the Year 2003-2011 with four goals and an RECENTLY 6362 WALTHAM AVE, BBY • #1302 833 AGNES ST, NW assist. In the tournament she had 21 goals and 12 assists. NEW NEW NEW Julia Scigliano of LISTING LISTING PRICE Burnaby also scored one of the Thunder’s goals in the ¿nal. OPEN SAT OPEN SUN The Thunder was a 2:30-4:30 12:00-2:00 NRL expansion team, #236 600 Park Cres 930 23rd Street 307 270 Francis Way but many of its players $489,900 $649,000 $349,900 had already been in the Beautiful award winning Whistler inspired ‘The Grove’ at Victoria Hill, Stunning Super starter home, bright & spacious league, including Kyhala “Roycroft” just steps from Queens Park, and Spacious 925 sq ft, 2 bdrm, 2bth. with large rooms, big windows & who had played the elementary & middle schools & transit. EXCELLENCE thru-out w/over height westerly view of farmland & sunsets. This 9 year old, 3 bdrm, 2.5 bath, 1379 sf, ceilings, OPEN kitchen w/granite previous two seasons This 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 2300 sf, 1951 3 level townhome features engineered counters, S/S appls, laminate flrs, with the Saskatoon Wild. home features open LR/DR with hardwood & tile floors, 9’ ceilings on LARGE windows complete with screens hardwood fl oors & wood burning f/p, “It’s been a dream of main, open floor plan, maple kitchen throughout. Plus in-suite laundry, as well country kitchen, large solarium, 2 big with Island, 2 gas f/p, 2 parking stalls, 7’ as your en-suite bathroom and walk in mine since I was a kid bdrms on main & downstairs has an x 5’8 storage locker room, large master closets. The Grove is steps away to all your (to play in Canada),” said older semi-suite. Home has newer bdrm on top floor big closet & gas f/p & local shops, transportation, Queens Park Kyhala in a press release. furnace, double windows, recent extra built in cabinets. Balance of home and amenities such as the Boiler House, warranty. 1 pet ok. No rentals allowed. which includes a gym, theatre and a liquid vinyl painting and is close to “Every team is different, lounge room. shopping, schools, parks & transit. but this felt like home right away. And it isn’t always that way.” On Friday, Kyhala led the charge with four goals in a 6-1 win over the Ottawa Ice in the OPEN SUN OPEN SAT OPEN SUN 2:30-4:30 1:00-4:30 12:00-2:00 semi¿nals. That followed on the heels of a 6-2 win #303 777 8th St 2323 London Street 830 1st Street against the Cambridge $309,900 $479,000 $729,900 (Ont.) Turbos. Since DESIRABLE GLENBROOKE NORTH. Bright & WOW! Substantially reno’d, 2 bdrm, 975 sf, 3 BDRM STARTER HOME. Super quiet spacious 2 ½ level, 3 bdrm, 1 ½ bath, 2860 3rd flr corner suite in “Moody Gardens” just both teams ¿nished the street, great 3 bdrm, 2 bath renovated, sf character home feats large LR/DR w/ across frm Moody Park & NWSS in Uptown 1300 sf family starter home close to round robin with 4-3 fir floors, newer hickory kitch w/breakfast New Westminster, close to recreation, schools, skytrain, park & shopping. bar open to family room with f/p & french shopping & transit. This bright & spacious records they had to play This nicely renovated home features doors to newer deck w/hot tub overlooking immaculate suite has new paint & laminate a mini-game, won 1-0 by park. 2 large bdrms on main + 27’x9’ child newer kitchen, 2 bathrooms, flooring, flrs, crown moldings & baseboards bdrm up. Bsmt has bachelor suite & unfin’d LMRL, to decide who throughout, updated kitch & bath, elec f/p, double windows, roof & more! lndry, workshop & storage rooms. Home 2 wall mounted TV’s (negotiable) & much This immaculate home is bright would advance to the has updated wiring (no active knob & tube), more! Bldg is well maint’d & managed & & spacious as has a beautiful fully HW heating, mostly all double windows playoffs. was rainscreed w/Hardiplank exterior in fenced yard, 2 out buildings & lots of & recently painted wood exterior. Single 2001. Super suite & great location! Kyhala and two garage + RV parking. LOT: 66’ X 105’6 open parking enough for 6 cars. teammates, forward Jennifer Wake¿eld and defender Melanie Thomas, were named to the tournament all-star team. The St. Clements OPEN SUN OPEN SAT OPEN SAT Rockets downed Calgary 12:00-2:00 2:30-4:30 2:00-4:00 5-4 in the U-19 ¿nal while the South East 429 Alberta St #405 275 Ross Dr #207 436 7th St Stingers became the ¿rst $679,000 $484,900 $154,900 Amazing river & mountain views from this 4 Super family home, 3 bdrms on from New Brunswick to Nicely renovated 461 sf, 2nd floor yr old, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 1090 sf PENTHOUSE the main + bonus room + 2 bdrms bachelor suite in Prime Uptown win a ¿nal by defeating + over 1000 sf wrap around deck at highest registerable suite down in full height New Westminster location close the London Lynx 7-3 to point in The Grove. This beautiful suite bsmt. Super quiet family friendly features open plan w/vaulted ceilings to parks, shopping, recreation & capture the U-16 title. street close to Canada games pool, in LR/DR area, granite kitchen counters transit. This lovely suite features scholls, Queens Park & transit. This Forty-six teams & stainless steel appliances, electric open plan, laminate floors, well maintained home features fireplace, 2 parking stalls, deck access from competed in the three newer paint, updated kitchen, all bedrooms & LR/DR, very bright with hardwood floors, 2 wood burning f/ divisions with games southern exposure. Complex has use of appliances,& bathroom & lovely ps, double windows, new kitchen + “Boiler House” a great exercise facility & at Copeland, Canlan updating to bathrooms. New drain balcony. Built-in Murphy bed is close to Queens Park, transit, schools & tiles, double carport, sundeck, newer 8-Rinks and Moody Park included. Easy low cost living. shopping. lighting & more! in New Westminster.

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A pair of Burnaby Lake tacklers run down a Meralomas ball carrier in the Àrst half of their BC Rugby Union women’s premier league match, Saturday at Burnaby Lake Àelds. Burnaby Lake won 83-7.

BLRC falls to Meralomas The Burnaby Lake Rugby Club premier men’s league team saw its record dip to 7-5 after suffering a 14-6 defeat at the hands of the

Meraloma Rugby Club (6-5-1) Saturday. The BLRC men’s ¿rst division team, however, managed to manhandle the Meralomas 27-3 to improve to 8-4 while the women’s premier league squad mauled the Meralomas 83-7 for a 7-1 record. The men’s teams will play host to Abbotsford on Saturday with the premier league game going at 2:45 p.m. and the ¿rst division teams at 1 p.m. The women will travel to Klahanie Park to take on Capilano RFC, which lost 53-5 to United Rugby Club last Saturday, at With your M.Ed. in Leadership, or M.Ed. in 11:30 a.m. SFU has the Leadership and School Counselling, you’ll be ready weekend off after being beaten 45-15 by Bayside. to step into a school counsellor or other leadership

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A26 NewsLeader Friday, April 20, 2012

Homebuyers looking for sustainable developments

Cressey aims to reduce eco footprint With the world celebrating Earth Day on April 22, now is a great time to be thinking about eco-friendly living. Hani Lammam, vice-president of development and acquisitions for Cressey Development Group, says the company always keeps it in mind. One of the best ways to ensure an eco-friendly design is to build projects that will stand the test of time, Lammam says. “We put up buildings that will be around for 100 years,” he says, adding that reducing your environmental footprint is one of the best things a homeowner can do. He says that a multi-family development is more

sustainable than a single-family home, as it allows resources to be shared. One of the biggest energy-suckers in a home is the heating and cooling system, so Cressey always devotes time to making it energy-efficient. “We avoid electrical baseboard heating,” Lammam says. “We use heat pumps instead, because they can be shared within the building.” They also try to foster urban agriculture with large outdoor spaces so homeowners can grow their own food. “The Cressey kitchen has become a standard in our industry,” Lammam says. “But it’s what’s used in the kitchen that is important.”

market,” says Castro. Woodbridge chose not to include amenities such as a fitness facility and a pool, instead preferring to keep maintenance fees low. They range from

$125.94 to $165.72 per month. Homes start at $279,900. For more information, check out www. liveatlarue.com or call 604-575-2263 or Castro at 778-885-5790.

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Finding a home at Woodbridge’s La Rue by Kerry Vital

Surrey’s Clayton Heights neighbourhood is welcoming Woodbridge Homes to the block with La Rue. Truly “the street you want to live on,” La Rue features a collection of 26 twobedroom and flex space, three- and four-bedroom townhomes in its first phase. “The neighbourhood is very familyoriented,” says sales manager Andrea Castro, adding that she herself lives in the area with her children.

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This is a fantastic way to get into the market,” says sales manager Andrea Castro.

The homes are spacious and immediately inviting, with their French textured stucco details on the exterior and French Country-inspired landscaping. Architect Robert Cicozzi designed the homes with a Georgian influence in mind, and elegant wrought-iron fences surround the private yards that come standard with every home. Window boxes filled with colourful flowers just add to the beauty of the development. There is a private deck on every home, and the tandem garages or long driveways give you plenty of space to leave your vehicles behind while you take advantage of the

walkability of the neighbourhood. Inside, your home will be no less amazing. The kitchens are fantastic, with ceramic tile backsplashes, Victorian-profile cabinets with crown mouldings and oil-rubbed bronze hardware, and stone countertops. Chic stainless-steel appliances and an undermount sink are perfect for your every culinary need, while the pot lighting is an elegant touch. The lovely finishes extend into the ensuite bathrooms, which also feature stone countertops. An oversized shower with a semi-frameless glass door or a separate tub and shower combination are odes to luxury, while the decorative vanity lights and large mirrors will put everyone in the most flattering light. Most homes feature his-and-hers sinks, so you’ll no longer be fighting for counter space in the morning. Nine-foot ceilings on the main level demonstrate the easy sense of space that is inherent in each home, while the wood laminate flooring in the main living areas and trackless nylon carpet on the stairs and in the bedrooms and upper level hallways are touches that almost seem like the cherry on the top of the perfect home sundae. One of the best parts of the project is the neighbourhood, Castro says. Impossibly close to shopping, restaurants and entertainment, La Rue is also near both elementary and secondary schools, and will include a 1,600-square-foot playground and parks on almost every corner. “This is a fantastic way to get into the

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Woodbridge Homes’ La Rue is already garnering buzz in Clayton Heights. With its Georgian-inspired architecture, above, the townhomes are a great addition to the neighbourhood. The bathrooms feature oversized showers, top, while the laminate ﬂooring in the living areas are complemented by the Victorian-proﬁle cabinets and oil-rubbed bronze hardware in the kitchens, above middle.

Friday, April 20, 2012 NewsLeader A27

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Advertising Sales Consultant The Langley Times, a twice-weekly award-winning newspaper has an outstanding opportunity for a full-time sales person. The successful candidate will have a university or college education or two years of sales experience â&#x20AC;&#x201C; preferably in the advertising or retail industry. The ability to build relationships with clients and offer superior customer service is a must. The winning candidate will be a team player and will also be called upon to grow the account list with an aggressive cold calling mandate. The ability to work in a an extremely fast paced environment with a positive attitude is a must. We offer a great working environment with a competitive base salary and commission plan coupled with a strong beneďŹ t package. Black Press has over 170 community newspapers across Canada and the United States and for the proven candidate the opportunities are endless. Please submit your resume with a cover letter by Friday, April 20, 2012 to: Dwayne Weidendorf The Langley Times, #102-20258 Fraser Highway, Langley, B.C. V3A 4R3 or email to publisher@langleytimes.com No phone calls please.

CASHIERS J Dhillon Enterprises Ltd dba Macâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s is hiring for their location in Burnaby, BC. Cashiers ($9.93/hr, 40 hrs/week+ben). Apply by Fax-604-800-3315.

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A30 NewsLeader Friday, April 20, 2012 EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 160

TRADES, TECHNICAL COMMERCIAL ROOF FOREMAN

$28.00 - $38.00 per hour based on experience. Commercial roofing co. hiring lead roofers with extensive exp. in commercial roofing, including: two - ply torch, single ply, sloped and metal.

Offering Great Beneﬁts Including: Company Vehicle, Paid Travel, Support Crews, Top Wages, Health/Dental, Pension & Company Uniforms. Must have proven ability to install using RCABC roofing practices and follow WCB regulations.

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 160

TRADES, TECHNICAL

PERSONAL SERVICES 171

ALTERNATIVE HEALTH

EXCAVATOR OPERATOR

287

288

Call Robert 604-941-1618 OR 604-844-4222 INTERIORS: Baths (renos/ repairs) specializing in drywall, doors, flooring, tiling, plumbing, painting, miscellaneous, etc. VERSTILE! EXPERIENCED IN OVER 30 LINES OF WORK! * Quality work * Prompt Service * Fair prices For positive results Call Robert SERVICE CALLS WELCOME

FINANCIAL SERVICES

Van-cam Freightways Ltd. requires a full-time Commercial Transport Journeyman Mechanic with truck experience. This position is located at our Surrey Terminal (10155 Grace Road). Applicants should have related experience, a positive attitude and able to work in a team environment. This is a busy facility providing service to a large fleet of Company Owned Trucks and Trailers. Submit a detailed resume and email/cover letter to: careers@vankam.com or fax: 604-587-9889 or call Derek at 604-587-9818 (leave a message) Van Kam is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to Environmental Responsibility. Van Kam thanks you for your interest, however only those being considered will be contacted.

Call FREE 1-877-220-3328

Need STRESS relief? One easy payment makes that possible!

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VOLUNTEERS

VOLUNTEER AT THE SCOTIABANK CANADIAN OPEN FASTPITCH!

Be part of our exciting, worldclass softball tournament, which takes place from June 30 - July 9 in Surrey, BC. We are looking for volunteers in areas such as: scorekeeping, security & parking, transportation, batgirls, tickets & gates, and more! We ask that each volunteer work a minimum of 20 hours. In exchange for your time, each volunteer will receive: • FREE ADMISSION to all playing venues • 1 complimentary item of event apparel • 1 complimentary meal per volunteer shift worked! Call our ofﬁce or visit our website for more info. 604-536-9287 or www.canadianopen fastpitch.com or Attend our next Volunteer meeting for more details. Tuesday, May 1 7:00 pm at the Sandman Signature Hotel, 8828 201 Street, Langley

604-241-5301 or pclvancouverjobs@pcl.com

164

WAREHOUSE

SHIPPER/RECEIVER Icom Canada Holdings Inc., a radio communications distributor, is seeking a fulltime Shipper/Receiver to join our team in Delta, near the Town and Country Hotel. Qualified candidates must be able to lift up to 50 lbs., have shipping and receiving experience, strong organization skills, ability to maintain accurate inventory and supplies records, with good computer experience. Warehouse management system experience is desired. If you are a team player, demonstrates good communication skills, and is flexible in nature, we want you to join our team. Please send resumes and salary expectation by email only to: info@icomcanada.com. No phone calls, please.

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Licensed, Government Approved, Canadian Company.

HELP WANTED

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com

188

MOVING & STORAGE

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

.Jim’s Mowing Spring Services Same day services

AFFORDABLE MOVING Local & Long Distance

$45/Hr

LEGAL SERVICES

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

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

604-537-4140 SPARTAN Moving Ltd. Fast & Reliable. Insured Competitive rates. Wknd Specials. Call Frank: (604) 435-8240

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

329 PAINTING & DECORATING HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 236

CLEANING SERVICES

Best Cleaners Around GUARANTEED! Since 1985. Residential & Commercial Weekly, Bi-Monthly - Best Rates! MAIDS R’ US 604-808-0212 DETAILED EUROPEAN CLEANING.

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

242

CONCRETE & PLACING

DALL’ANTONIA CONCRETE Seniors disc. Friendly, family bus., 40+ yrs. 604-240-3408/604-299-7125

257

DRYWALL

FRANKS Drywall *Boarding*Taping *Spraying no job too sm. Seniors rts Free ests. 604-939-7029, 809-1945

260

287

RUBBISH REMOVAL

RECYCLE-IT!

JUNK REMOVAL Recycled Earth Friendly • Estate Services • Electronics • Appliances • Old Furniture • Construction • Yard Waste • Concrete • Drywall • Junk • Rubbish • Mattresses & More!

On Time, As Promised, Service Guaranteed!

.Enterprise Plumbing, Heaitng, Gasfitting

341

604.587.5865

PRESSURE WASHING

www.recycleitcanada.ca

Andy’s Pressure Washing & Driveway Sealing (778)868-3374

bradsjunkremoval.com

Haul Anything...

POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING

But Dead Bodies!!

SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE

Call Ian 604-724-6373

604.

220.JUNK(5865)

Serving The Lower Mainland Since 1988

Smart Cleaning Pressure Washing & Window Cleaning. Spring Cleaning Special

359 SAND, GRAVEL & TOPSOIL

Always! deliver Top soil, bark mulch, sand & gravel. 7days/wk. Simon 604-230-0627 will spread

604. 862. 9797

372

SUNDECKS

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS AT NORTHWEST ROOFING Re-roofing, Repair & New Roof Specialists. Work Guar. WCB.10% Senior’s. Disc. Jag 778-892-1530 GL ROOFING. Cedar shakes, Asphalt Shingles, Flat roofs, WCB Clean Gutters. $80. 604-240-5362 Aluminum patio cover, sunroom, gates, alum roof. 604-521-2688 www.PatioCoverVancouver.com

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

374

25 year of experience. Call for your FREE estimate.

TREE SERVICES A1-TRI-CRAFT Tree Serv. Dangerous tree removal, spiral pruning hedge trimming, stump grinding, topping. Insured, WCB Free Est Arborist Reports

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

Andrew 604-618-8585 $ Best Rates $

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

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

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 ~

❞A ALL RESIDENTIAL❞

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

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

ADDITIONS, Renovations & New Construction. Concrete Forming & Framing Specialist. 604.218.3064 HOME IMPROVEMENTS Carpentry, painting, drywall, tiles Quality work - reasonable price Martin 604-521-8715 MLG ENTERPRISES All Aspects Landscaping & Garden Solutions

OF Home (604)501-9290

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

PETS 477

A-TECH Services 604-230-3539

Improvements,

3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour

CAIRN Terriers. Shots, dewormed. Ready to go to good homes. Over 20 years of referrals. 604-807-5204, 604-592-5442 or 604-854-1978

(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

Rick’s Bobcat Service. Leveling, Back filling, Trucking reas. rates.778-355-2978, 604-290-2978

CANE CORSO MASTIFF, shots, dewormed, tails cropped, vet ✓ $1,000. Call 604-826-7634.

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

HELP WANTED

JOBS

PART-TIME

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

FIND THEM HERE.

SHIPPER / TRAFFIC COORDINATOR

PETS

Border Collie P/B puppies dob Feb. 18 M-$450: vet ✓ first shot. 604250-4360 or 604-856-7975.

Running this ad for 8yrs

PAINT SPECIAL

263 EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE

The Burnaby New Westminster NewsLeader requires a Shipper / Trafﬁc Coordinator for two full and one half shifts each week.

356

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

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

130

PLUMBING

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

AAA PRECISION PAINTING. Quality work. 778-881-6096.

ELECTRICAL

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

338

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

HOME REPAIRS If I can’t do it It can’t be done

CLASSICAL/ACOUSTIC Guitar Lessons. Tel: 778-862-2727 www.SoloAcousticGuitar.com

182

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

ZIGGY’S RENO’S. European quality work. Free Est. All types of renos. Best prices! 604-931-4224

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

NEED HELP MANAGING YOUR DEBT?

HELP WANTED

GARDENING

GIN GARDENER - Landscaping, Garden Care, Power Raking, Power Wash. Trimming & Paving Stones. 20 Yrs Exp. Reasonable Rates 604.725.5561 or 604.589.2748

Seeks Excavator Operators for projects in the Vancouver area. Must have own vehicle. Min. 5 years experience in heavy equipment operation. Fulltime $25 - $30 (depending on experience) Plus OVERTIME and BENEFITS Fax resume to 604-507-4711 or Email: paul.orourke@wilcocivil.ca www.wilcocivil.ca

Commercial Transport Journeyman Mechanic - Truck -

130

281

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

Always! Pwr. raking, grass cutting, fertilizing, hedging, pruning, Rubbish rem. Free Est. 604-230-0627

Civil & Road Builders

Fax resume: 604-944-2916, Call Adam: 604-944-2977 or e-mail aknipfel@designrooﬁng.ca Visit: www.designrooﬁng.ca

PCL Constructors Westcoast Inc is seeking skilled Tower Crane RIGGERS for projects in the GVRD. Rigging ticket, experience on a commercial construction site working under a crane is required. Send resume via fax:

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

FAWN PUG PUPPIES - ready to go. Have shots, vet checked. Adorable. $650/ea. (604)607-0207 www.RENORITE.com Save & more. 604-451-0225, 778-317-1256

your

dollars!

Bath,

Kitchen,

Suites

338

PLUMBING

300

LANDSCAPING

300

LANDSCAPING

10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Lic.gas fitter. Aman: 778-895-2005 $39 SERVICE CALL plumbing, heating, plugged drains. Big & sm jobs. Ironman Plumbing (604)510-2155

182

FINANCIAL SERVICES

182

FINANCIAL SERVICES

LANDSCAPING LTD. PAVING STONE & RETAINING WALL SPECIALISTS

This position organizes and facilitates the movement of newspapers and other delivery items from the printing hall to the bundle delivery drivers. Applicants must have good organizational and interpersonal skills, a current fork lift operators ticket, and be ﬂuent in English.

· DRIVEWAYS · SIDEWALKS · PATIOS · COURT YARDS · BASALT WALLS · FLAG STONE · WATER FEATURES · DRAINAGE · NEW SOD · RESIDENTIAL - COMMERCIAL · CONCRETE - EXP. AGGRAGATE - STAMPED · FINISHES

ACCREDITED BUSINESS

Phone: 778-340-4002 or Email: petert@4pillars.ca

OVER 24 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE Recipient of 8 “Excellence in Design” Awards Holder of four industry leading certiﬁcations

HAVE YOUR JOB DONE THE “RITEWAY”

Apply to circmanager@burnabynewsleader.com

ABBOTSFORD

CONCRETE PRODUCTS LTD.

4 , 4 ) , 9

ESTIMATES

CALL

604 -543-5727

Friday, April 20, 2012 NewsLeader A31 PETS 477

PETS

GOLDEN RETRIEVER pups P/B 6 weeks old, 1st shots, dewormed & vet checked. $800. (604)850-3329 No Sunday calls please. 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

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

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.

TRANSPORTATION 806

TRANSPORTATION

ANTIQUES/CLASSICS

810

1967 MUSTANG Conv auto, pb, ps, 289 V8, red on red, white top, GT frond end, exc cond. $29,500 obo. (604)535-0226.

small to LARGE ads

Panorama Court Spacious & clean 1 & 2 bdrms avail. From $750 - $1020/mo. No pets.

Call 604-540-6732

733 MOBILE HOMES & PADS 55 Plus 2 BDRM. 2 bath. Quiet seniors park. No smoking sm. dog ok prefer long term. Must pass strata requirements. Lots of storage. $1200 mo. Plus damage deposit. Ph. 778-999-5993.

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 503

ANTIQUES & VINTAGE

LOUIS XV 5 pc bdrm suite, $3,500. French Grandfatehr clock, sirca 1880s, $1,900 obo. (604)832-1857.

533

548

FURNITURE

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

560

MISC. FOR SALE

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

REAL ESTATE 627

HOMES WANTED

WE BUY HOUSES! Older House • Damaged House Moving • Estate Sale • Just Want Out • Behind on Payments Quick Cash! • Flexible Terms! CALL US FIRST! 604-657-9422

660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS

www.dannyevans.ca

Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley

RENTALS 706

736

HOMES FOR RENT

COQUITLAM - bright spacious, 4 bdrm. 2 bath, 2 kitchen, W/D, fenced yard, alarm, W/D, cls. to amens. $2150/mo. 604-936-4827 or 604-936-4824 for more info. Maple Ridge, 240 St. Older 2 bdrm on 5 acres, detach garage, hobby farm, $1500. May 1. 604-818-9913

FERTILIZERS

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

750

SUITES, LOWER

CEDAR HILLS. 2 bdrm ste. Lrg liv/rm. Walk to T & T, SkyTrain, Simon Fraser. N/P. $680 incl. gas/hydro. Please call aft. 3 pm 604828.3877. RENOVATED 1 bedrm, bath, shared laundry, Metrotown area, references REQUIRED. $600 call 604-910-4528

752

TOWNHOUSES

MC Bride Place. 415 Ginger drive. 2 bdrm T/H. Family Housing. Close all amens, schls, transit. Pet friendly great loca. $1015/m.604-451-6676 NEW WESTMINSTER, 828 Royal Ave. Brand new 2/bdrm T/H, 6/appli, sec parking, $1500/mo. Avail now. Nr SkyTrain. TJ @ Sutton Proact, (604)728-5460 NOONS CREEK Housing Co-op Orientation Meeting, Sat. April 28th at 1pm in the common room located at #58-675 Noons Creek Dr. Port Moody. We are accepting applications for 2 - 3 bdrms. Subsidy wait list avail. Share purchase from $1400-$1800. $15 Non-refundable application fee required. Applications available at orientation Please call 604-469-9763 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

APARTMENT/CONDO

Burnaby:

CLAREMONT TERRACE

** 6960 ELWELL ST **

WANT TO REACH THE REST OF CANADA?

Near HighGate Mall Quiet, Spacious 1 Bdrm Suites.

Newly reno’d with balcony, prkg & storage unit. Incl heat & h/water.

Call 604-525-2661 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 COQUITLAM WW Plateau. Two 2 bdrm condos, near all amens, Douglas Coll, schools, Aquatic Cntr & Coq Ctr. 6 appli’s, storage, fitness centre. NS/NP. 1 in Silver Springs $1350 and 1 near City Hall $1290. Avail May 1st. Call 604-941-3259.

Loan.

Apply

Now,

NEW WESTMINSTER

In BC and Yukon alone, your ad can be printed in 2.1 million newspapers with a combined readership of more than 2.5 million adults. We can also book your ad in more than 600 community newspapers across Canada. Your just ONE call away! bcclassified.com 604-575-5555

GUARANTEED

Auto Loans or

845

We Will Pay You $1000

2004 VOLKWAGEN TD 4/dr sedan, fully loaded, leather interior,sunroof, blue, 157K. 1 Owner. Mint cond! $10,900/obo. Call 778-240-1966.

1-888-229-0744 or apply at:

2004 VW JETTA S/W, diesel, 185 km, new tires, battery, inj. pump. $8,900 obo. Phone (604)530-5529.

818

AUTO FINANCING Need A Vehicle! Guaranteed Auto 1.877.680.1231 www.UapplyUdrive.ca

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

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS

Must be employed w/ $1800/mo. income w/ drivers license. DL #30526

810

TRANSPORTATION

2002 HONDA CIVIC, automatic, 4 door, 134,000 kms. beige, $3000 obo. Call 778-237-0828.

www.greatcanadianautocredit.com

CARS - DOMESTIC

845

TRUCKS & VANS

Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal

MARINE

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

912

BOATS

ALUMINUM BOAT WANTED, 10’, 12’ or 14’, with or without motor or trailer, will pay cash, 604-319-5720

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

2003 21’ WILDWOOD 5th wheel, light weight, a/c, awning, slide-out beaut cond. $15,900/obo. Free storage till May/2012. 604-287-1127

2008 PONTIAC WAVE, 4 dr sedan, auto, high kms. runs/looks good, white, $3500 firm. 604-538-9257.

847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES

2004 JEEP GRAND Cherokee Ltd. 4x4, auto, green, 126K, $6000 firm. Call 604-538-4883

2007 FORD F150 XLT 4 X 4, only 70 km, new tires & brakes, dark blue, excellent cond. $19,900. Phone 604-858-2949

1997 WILDWOOD 26’ 5th wheel, great cond., stored inside, new tires & fridge, incl. hitch, only $7,900. Phone 604-858-2949.

2008 Chrysler Sebring Convert. Grey/grey. Loaded, priced to sell. Please call Richard 778-222-0140.

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

851

RECREATIONAL/SALE

838

1956 Restored Pontiac - 4 dr Hardtop, GMC welding Rig. 1930 Model A Ford restored. 604-464-7554

TRANSPORTATION

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

2005 LEXUS RX330, 65,000 miles, no accid., 2nd owner, all pwr, very clean, $19,000. Call 604-722-4264.

1988 Chrysler LeBaron 2.2 turbo, burgundy, leather int, near new top, exc cond, $2500. (604)858-8332

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

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

The Scrapper

TOP CA$H PAID TODAY For SCRAP VEHICLES!

2 hr. Service www.a1casper.com (604)209-2026

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS 1998 MERCEDES E320, 4 dr. auto, fully loaded, 80K, local, no accid, $6200/obo. Call 778-881-1216.

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

2001 HONDA ACCORD-4 dr. sedan, 4 cyl. auto, local, silver w/ grey cloth, 161k, pwr. options, A/C, very clean in/out. $5450 / 604.312.7415

1-800-910-6402

www.PreApproval.cc DL# 7557 PLEASE READ THE FINE PRINT: *2012 RAV4 Base 4wd Automatic BF4DVP(A) MSRP is $29,260 and includes $1,760 freight and pre-delivery inspection, tire levy, battery levy and air conditioning federal excise tax. Lease example: 2.9% Lease APR for 48 months. Monthly payment is $309 with $2,768 down payment. Total Lease obligation is $17,600. Lease 48 mos. based on 80,000 km, excess km charge is $.10. Applicable taxes are extra. **2012 Tacoma 4x4 Double Cab V6 Automatic MU4FNA(A) MSRP is $31,660 and includes $1,760 freight and pre-delivery inspection, tire levy, battery levy and air conditioning federal excise tax. Lease example: 3.9% Lease APR for 48 months. Monthly payment is $349 with $3,348 down payment. Total Lease obligation is $20,100. Lease 48 mos. based on 80,000 km, excess km charge is $.10. Applicable taxes are extra. ***2012 Tundra 4x4 Crewmax 5.7L Platinum edition Automatic HY5F1T(BM) MSRP is $53,950 and includes $1,760 freight and pre-delivery inspection, tire levy, battery levy and air conditioning federal excise tax. Lease example: 2.9% Lease APR for 48 months. Monthly payment is $559 with $8,599 down payment. Total Lease obligation is $35,431. Lease 48 mos. based on 80,000 km, excess km charge is $.10. Applicable taxes are extra. Down payment, first monthly payment and security deposit plus HST on first payment and full down payment are due at lease inception. A security deposit is not required on approval of credit. Offers valid until April 30, 2012. See toyota.ca for complete details on all cash back offers. In the event of any discrepancy or inconsistency between Toyota prices, rates and/or other information contained on toyotabc.ca and that contained on toyota.ca, the latter shall prevail. Errors and omissions excepted. †0% finance for 36 months, upon credit approval, available on 2012 Corolla, Matrix, RAV4 and Venza. ††Up to $6000 Cash Back available on 2012 Tundra Crewmax with $2000 in Stackable Cash and $4000 in Non-stackable cash. Non-stackable cash back offers may not be combined with Toyota Financial Services lease or finance rates. Vehicle must be purchased, registered and delivered by April 30, 2012. See toyota.ca for complete details on all cash back offers ‡Informational APR: RAV4 5.56% / Tundra 6.63%. Your rate on Tundra and RAV4 will be 2.9%. Government regulation provides that the Informational APR includes the cash customer incentive which is only available to customers who do not purchase finance/lease through Toyota Financial Services at a special rate, as a cost of borrowing. If you would like to lease or finance at standard TFS rates (not special rates), then you may be able to take advantage of Cash Customer Incentives. Visit your Toyota BC Dealer or www.toyotabc.ca for more details. Some conditions apply; offers are time limited and may change without notice. Dealer may lease/sell for less.

Yellow Labs, p/b, 5m, 2f, $700, dewormed, vet chkd. Chwk. (604)7947633 (604)997-3040 No Sun. calls.

AUTO FINANCING

All Makes, All Models. New & Used Inventory.

get results in

Phone: 604-522-9153 VIZSLA PUPS, PB, shots, vet✓ champion lines, $850. 604-8192115. vizsla@telus.net

TRANSPORTATION

tag you’re it. 4x4 Double Cab V6 with TRD Sport Pkg shown

FNEF

tacoma

4x4 Dbl Cab V6

lease from

349

per mo./48 mo at 3.9%

OR:

FNEF lease from

559

tundra crewmax platinum

purchase financing from †

5.7L V8**

per mo./48 mo. at 2.9%

FNEF

RAV4 4WD***

OR up to

lease from

309

/36 mo. on select models

per mo./48 mo. at 2.9%

6000 C A S H BA C K

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on select models ††

JIM PATTISON TOYOTA DOWNTOWN 1290 Burrard Street (604) 682-8881

JIM PATTISON TOYOTA NORTH SHORE 849 Auto Mall Drive (604) 985-0591

LANGLEY TOYOTATOWN LANGLEY 20622 Langley Bypass (604) 530-3156

OPENROAD TOYOTA RICHMOND Richmond Auto Mall (604) 273-3766

DESTINATION TOYOTA BURNABY 4278 Lougheed Highway (604) 571-4350

SUNRISE TOYOTA ABBOTSFORD Fraser Valley Auto Mall (604) 857-2657

WEST COAST TOYOTA PITT MEADOWS 19950 Lougheed Highway (866) 910-9543

SQUAMISH TOYOTA SQUAMISH 39150 Queens Way (604) 567-8888

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9497

7825

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7662

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GRANVILLE TOYOTA VANCOUVER 8265 Fraser Street (604) 263-2711

JIM PATTISON TOYOTA SURREY 15389 Guildford Drive (604) 495-4100

OPENROAD TOYOTA PORT MOODY 3166 St. John’s Street (604) 461-3656

PEACE ARCH TOYOTA SOUTH SURREY 3174 King George Highway (604) 531-2916

REGENCY TOYOTA VANCOUVER 401 Kingsway (604) 879-8411

VALLEY TOYOTA CHILLIWACK 8750 Young Road (604) 792-1167

WESTMINSTER TOYOTA NEW WESTMINSTER 210 - 12th Street (604) 520-3333

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A32 NewsLeader Friday, April 20, 2012

NOW SELLING finished homes ready for move in

modern living crafted with traditional values In a time where everything feels mass produced and craft seems to have been forgotten, Firma revives the artisan tradition of master built homes. Boffo builds with an obsession for detail and a devotion to perfecting their work.

If you are looking for a meticulously designed home in a vibrant community with history and character, visit our presentation centre to secure a signature home for yourself.

PRESENTATION CENTRE 4570 hastings street burnaby heights open daily 12 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 5pm (except fridays)

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.