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Maria Isabel Cruz ponders her options after the Katimavik youth volunteer service program was shut down just before she was to join it. The program places young people in communities across Canada to do volunteer work, but it was recently cancelled by the Conservative government.

Katimavik cut puts youth plans on hold When the federal government scrapped the Katimavik program, it also cancelled the plans of hundreds of youth across Canada—including those of people like Maria Isabel Cruz. “I was really upset when I found out,” said the 20-year-old Burnaby woman. The program started in 1977, and takes an average of 1,500 youth a year, aged 17 to 21, who volunteer full-time with non-pro¿ts across the country.

Cruz’s group expected to begin volunteering in July, but due to the decision announced by the Conservatives in their March budget, the program wraps up in June. For Cruz, the decision was heartbreaking. “I was kind of thrown back really hard, it was terrible,” Cruz said. “I didn’t even know what to do with myself. I wasn’t sure what I wanted to do, I felt stuck.” Cruz had already obtained her criminal record check and a medical assessment, then two days after she ¿nished her paperwork she received

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an email saying Katimavik was cut. Another student surprised by the decision was 17-year-old Ashley Morissette. “It is a really great program,” said the Burnaby resident. “It shouldn’t have been cut because it gives you so much more opportunities. I was excited to ¿nd out I could do something more than just go to school in the fall. Once I found out it was cancelled I had to rearrange my plans and ¿gure out what I was going to do instead. Luckily I had applied for university, but I hadn’t thought about scholarships or anything like that.”

The scrapping of Katimavik has also disappointed former participant Aditi Shah. She wanted others to have the same great experience. In the program in 2011, Shah worked full-time with non-pro¿t organizations, working with the Canadian Red Cross and in a home for developmentally challenged adults. “A lot of people go to it straight from high school because they don’t know what they want to do with their lives,” said Shah, 19. “They need that transition between being in high school and adulthood.”

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Burnaby RCMP’s traf¿c section had a busy night recently when they responded to three crashes where at least one driver involved had been drinking. In each of the three cases on April 30, drivers were issued immediate roadside prohibitions (IRP) when they blew a warning after providing a breath sample to police. Roadside screening devices are set to indicate a warning when blood alcohol levels exceed 50 mg per 100 ml of blood, a level where studies have shown everyone’s ability to drive is negatively affected. At 80 mg per 100 ml of blood a driver may face criminal charges. Last month 10 Burnaby RCMP constables and corporals were inducted into “Alexa’s Team,” named after four-year-old Alexa Middelaer who was killed in 2008 by a vehicle driven by an impaired driver for their efforts. To be nominated for the team, police of¿cers must have taken at least 12 “criminally”-impaired drivers off the road through a criminal investigation or the new IRP process.

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The Burnaby Farmers Market returns to its original home at the Burnaby city hall parking lot on Saturday. After spending last year at Burnaby Village Museum during that venue’s ¿rst year of free admission, market organizers are glad to be back where they started, at city hall. “We love the Village, it’s a wonderful location, it just didn’t work for us,” said market manager Lyn Hainstock, who noted most vendors reported seeing sales drop 30 to 40 per cent. She expressed appreciation to city council for allowing the market to return to city hall, where she said parking was more convenient for seniors and young families. They can also welcome back people with bicycles and dogs, both of which were not allowed on museum grounds. In addition, the market will be much larger with more farmers, and vendors selling chicken, pork, ¿sh, cheese, bread, baking, chocolate, sauces and jams.

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The organizer of the Burnaby Farmers Market says this year’s market will offer more vendors, including more food, than before.

Crafters will sell jewelry, pottery and herbal remedies among other wares. The market will also feature live music, a book exchange, newspapers for people to read, a games table and a children’s play area. Starting in June, there are plans to hold a cooking contest on the ¿rst market each month. Hainstock said they’re trying to make the market a destination and not a place where they want people to “come in, buy and

leave.” Rather, “we’re trying to make the market a place where people can meet friends, have a coffee, read a paper, shop ... make it more of a community event.” The Burnaby Farmers Market runs Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., from May 5 to Oct. 27, in the parking lot at Burnaby city hall, at the corner of Canada Way and Deer Lake Parkway. Info: www.artisanmarkets.ca or call Lyn Hainstock at 604-6288226. twitter.com/WandaChow

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So far Shah has helped collect 594 signatures in a petition protesting the government’s decision. “It was cut before and we brought it back because the interest was there, the same way right now,” Shah said. Another past Katimavik participant, Edward Pullman, also hopes he can help bring the program back. “I thought the least I could do for a program that had such an amazing inÀuence on me was protest its elimination,” said Pullman. A rally was held on April 23 at Heritage Minister James Moore’s constituency of¿ce in Port Moody, but Pullman is hoping more can still be done. “Nothing concrete yet, but we’re evaluating our options and considering where to go from here,” said Pullman, who set up a Facebook page called Save Katimavik: West Coast Protest! During his time with Katimavik, Pullman assisted an economic development of¿cer on an aboriginal reserve, volunteered in an elementary school and helped with a water puri¿cation project. “I think Katimavik was

cancelled for ideological reasons. It was cancelled back in 1986 by the Brian Mulroney Conservatives and it’s now being cancelled again by the Harper Conservatives,” Pullman said. “This in despite of the fact that there have been reports from Heritage Canada indicating the great value of Katimavik both to the community it serves and to the participants that are taking the program,” Pullman said. Pullman was disappointed in the federal budget, and believes high unemployment among youth was not addressed. “I think this government needs to do a lot more to invest in youth,” Pullman said. Katimavik CEO Daniel Lapointe said he is trying to set up a meeting with James Moore. “I do hope that the government would come to the conclusion that a program like ours is an investment, and it really helps tremendously not only to Canadian youth, but also community. We’re based in over 50 communities over the country,” Lapointe said. Attempts to reach Moore for comment were unsuccessful. An email from ministry spokesperson James Maunder said, “Katimavik is one of the

most expensive programs the Government of Canada has ever funded. It has a one-third dropout rate and has received up to $21 million per year from taxpayers for over 30 years. They have done virtually no fundraising while they have received this funding. It is time for Katimavik to stand on its own two feet. As a government we are committed to giving more kids the opportunities they deserve, not funding expensive programs that simply don’t reach enough young people. Ending Katimavik is a responsible decision that will save taxpayers money while allowing us to support more effective, more affordable youth programs.” As for Maria Isabel Cruz, a week after she found out Katimavik was scrapped she applied and was accepted to CDI College for addictions and community services worker. “So at least I’ll be doing something in my community when I’m graduated and everything,” Cruz said. “You make the biggest impact helping one person at a time.” Cruz still wishes she could have completed the Katimavik program. “My friend right now that’s in it, is so lucky, she has no idea.”

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Burnaby ﬁre hero now homeless

Teen charged in robbery, suspect in others

Saved neighbour from burning suite, now sleeps in van

A 16-year-old boy charged with robbery last month is being investigated as a potential suspect in at least 10 other cases, say Burnaby RCMP. It appears the suspect, who can’t be identi¿ed due to his age, may have been targeting both male and female Asian international students in the area of Hastings Street and Duthie Avenue. Just after midnight on April 13, the teen was under surveillance by Burnaby RCMP’s Strike Force as a person of interest in a series of violent personal robberies in northeast Burnaby when of¿cers observed him approaching a woman at a bus stop. The suspect then pulled her to the ground and started to drag her behind a row of bushes to steal her backpack. Of¿cers intervened and caught the suspect after a brief foot chase. The woman was not seriously injured but shaken by the incident. Police continue to investigate and may be recommending more charges against the suspect. “The quick and decisive actions of Burnaby RCMP’s Strike Force personnel saved this young lady from the attack, but we still need help from the public,” said Burnaby RCMP Chief Supt. Dave Critchley in a press release. “I’d like to urge anyone who has been a victim of a crime like this, but who has not yet reported it, to come forward and make that report. Help us keep our streets safe for everyone.” Anyone wanting to report a crime or who has information on the incidents is asked to call Burnaby RCMP at 604-2947922.

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Remigiusz Janus is still suffering the effects of smoke inhalation after he helped his neighbour escape a Àre in the kitchen of his Burnaby apartment. He’s now living in the back of his van as his own apartment is repaired and temporary housing he was offered didn’t meet his needs.

two damaged knees, an injured hip, back problems, three operations and now, heart disease, likely caused by his use of painkillers. He now makes ends meet on government disability bene¿ts. Janus spends much of his time at medical appointments and treatments, visiting his elderly mother who lives in a New Vista apartment in the Edmonds area, and at Eileen Dailly Pool where the jacuzzi helps soothe his aches. He noted with a laugh that when his photo and a story of his heroics made the front page of the NewsLeader, he showed it to the counter clerk at the pool and said, “Hero no pay today?” Janus smiled at the fact the clerk waived the $6.50 fee that day, a relatively small amount but signi¿cant on his limited income. He coughs heavily throughout

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the interview with a reporter, and says the smoke inhalation was exacerbated when he spent a couple hours in his old apartment packing up some of his belongings. He’s waiting to see a specialist. What he needs, and what he says his doctor recommends, is a one-bedroom apartment that allows him space for his physical therapy, and an environment that doesn’t aggravate his respiratory ailment. In the meantime, Janus sleeps in his van where he’s set up a mattress on a homemade wooden stand, and hangs sheets in the windows. When he wakes up, he grabs a coffee at a Starbucks, using their restroom to wash up. He then continues his efforts to recover his health, ¿nd an affordable place to live, and seek help from B.C. Housing. And even as he was being feted

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Last month, Remigiusz Janus risked his life to pull an elderly neighbour from a burning suite in his Inman Avenue apartment building. Eight days later, Janus was being recognized by the Burnaby Fire Department for his heroics. By then, he was already sleeping out of his aging Volkswagen van. With their suites damaged, Janus said he and other victims of the April 16 ¿re at Kingsway Court were put up at the Best Western Kings Inn on Kingsway for a week. On April 23 B.C. Housing provided him with temporary accommodation in one of its Burnaby apartment buildings on Kingsway. But Janus said he found it intolerable, especially as he’s still suffering from smoke inhalation due to the ¿re. He said the unit wasn’t clean, it smelled bad, he couldn’t open the windows due to the noise and pollution, and the carpets were still wet from cleaning chemicals. “I stayed one night, I couldn’t sleep.” So he decided to sleep in his van where he could at least be guaranteed of fresh air. It’s been a long road for Janus, 59, who originally hails from Poland where he worked as a ¿re¿ghter in his younger days, skills that proved useful last month. After migrating to Greece then Germany, he settled in Canada in 1991 where he worked in carpentry and woodworking. But two workplace accidents in 1998 changed his life, he said. The falls left him with a broken leg,

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Students face loss of Quebec trip due to teacher job action Seaforth French immersion families planning trip for past year Wanda Chow wchow@burnabynewsleader.com

For the past year, Grade 7 French immersion students at Burnaby’s Seaforth elementary have been planning for their studies to culminate in a trip to Quebec City. Now the trip might be cancelled due to teachers’ job action. Seaforth parent Cynthia Mah, who serves as treasurer of the school’s Quebec trip committee, said parents started planning for the trip last June, and fundraising in the fall. “This caps off everything they’ve learned for eight years in French [immersion],” she said of the students’ excitement. Three teachers were to take 26 students to Quebec City June 11 to 16, at a cost of about $2,500 per student, said Mah. The teachers’ Àights were to be covered by the parents, as was the cost of substitute teachers to cover their classes. Money was also raised to help families who

needed assistance with the costs. Throughout the past year, the committee has kept in touch with the Burnaby Teachers’ Association (BTA) to determine whether teachers’ job action would affect the trip. “All along they were saying, ‘you’re ¿ne,’” Mah said. That was, until the provincial government brought in Bill 22 putting an end to job action to that point. The B.C. Teachers’ Federation (BCTF) responded with its members voting to cancel teachers’ volunteer involvement in extra-curricular activities. On April 20, the same day the results of the vote were announced, the BTA granted special dispensation for the three teachers to go on the trip, said Mah. But on April 25, the BTA rescinded the exemption, saying it was on the advice of the BCTF. Trip organizers have appealed to both groups to change their minds but, not wanting to put the Seaforth teachers in a dif¿cult position, they’re now trying to make arrangements for three French-speaking parents to accompany the students instead. If that happens, it would no longer be a trip sanctioned by

the Burnaby school district. But it will still be highly structured, with students being shown around the city by a tour group which has its own liability insurance, Mah said, adding the tour group has offered to add an additional guide to help out. What the kids will miss out on is the language education aspect of having their teachers with them. For some of the students who don’t plan on continuing in French immersion, the trip will likely be their one chance to prove to themselves that they can speak French in a francophone setting. “That’s the magic that’s going to be missed if we don’t do this.” The French immersion students were so upset at the prospect of losing their Quebec trip “they wanted to go on strike,” she said. Instead, they’ve tried to advocate on their own behalf, writing to BCTF president Susan Lambert and managing to get interviewed on a local radio station about the situation. Mah suggested that the BCTF should make exceptions for signi¿cant student activities like the Quebec trip that have been planned for a long time. Seaforth’s annual trip for all Grade 7s to Camp Timberline has also been cancelled, with some parents trying to make that happen without teacher involvement, said Mah. Seaforth’s principal, Wendell Hiltz, declined to comment on the issue. Jim Iker, the BCTF’s ¿rst vice-president, stressed that 73 per cent of its members voted in favour of its action plan, which includes refraining from any extra-curricular activities for the rest of this school year. “We didn’t come to it lightly,” he said of the move. While the BCTF understands there will be some “short-term pain” for some students, it’s taking a longer term view, as a way to get more resources, reasonable class sizes and more learning specialist teachers “that ultimately will give students the support that they need.” As for Seaforth, Iker said, “They can ask administrators to supervise the trip in Burnaby. We’re not saying the trips can’t happen.”

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For the love of pets SPCA hosting open house on Saturday

spend enough time with all of them. That’s where the volunteers come in.” Mario Bartel It’s a role Varnam photo@burnabynewsleader.com cherishes. After years of Kim Varnam gets so thinking about it, she ¿nally attached to the animals at took the plunge last fall. She the Burnaby SPCA shelter, says the animals give her as she sometimes sits in her much as she’s able to give car and cries after spending them, even if it’s a simple time with them. tail wag or playful paw. She carries around more “We’re their family,” says MARIO BARTEL/NEWSLEADER Kim Varnam visits with a two-month old kitten Varnam. “When they come photos of her four-legged awaiting adoption at the Burnaby SPCA shelter. friends than of her son. here, that means they’ve lost She says she’d like to Burnaby shelter, says branch their family, they just don’t take them all to her home, but she manager Ryan Voutilainen. After understand it.” can’t. completing an online application, Volunteers help “make the So Varnam does what she can prospective volunteers receive animals more adoptable,” says to return the love and loyalty 10 hours of training, including Voutilainen. she’s received from her pets over instructions on how to hone their The Burnaby SPCA will be the years by volunteering at the cat sense or dog sense, depending showing off its animals and the Norland Avenue shelter twice a on their preference. They’re then work of its volunteers and staff at week. paired up with an experienced an open house from 12-4 p.m. on She walks the dogs in the volunteer to learn the nuts and Saturday, May 5 at 3202 Norland morning, then spends time with bolts of their assigned duties. Ave. the cats in the afternoon, giving Those can include everything “It reminds people that we’re them soft scratches under their from walking the dogs to cleaning here and that there are animals in furry chins, cooing words of cages to preparing food dishes, the shelter looking for homes,” reassurance, rebuilding their trust answering the phone or just says Voutilainen of the open and connection with humans. hanging with the kitties, who house, which will also feature “These animals all have souls. can now get some relief from the talks about animal care given by When I’m here with them it cacophony of barking in a new some of the volunteers. makes me feel like I’m preparing cat room on the second Àoor. There will also be special them for a new home.” The volunteers, says fundraising pub and karaoke night Varnam is one of about 150 Voutilainen, are “exceptionally on Thursday, May 10, 6 p.m. to 1 volunteers who supplement important. Everybody here loves a.m. at the Paddlewheeler Pub in the seven staff members at the animals but the staff just can’t New Westminster

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The name game Maple Ridge-Mission MLA Marc Dalton thinks his party, the B.C. Liberals, should change its name. He says the name—in place since the provincial Liberals formed in 1991—is confusing some centreright voters, now that the B.C. Conservatives have surged to solid third-party status. Dalton says those who are federal Conservatives, like himself, will have a hard time voting B.C. Liberal next time. Last month, the NDP won two B.C. by-elections, in ChilliwackHope and Port Moody-Coquitlam. The Liberals came second in both. The Conservatives were third. The Liberals fear further vote splitting in the May 2013 provincial election. But changing the party’s name—to what hasn’t been determined yet—won’t prevent that. Doing so would be even more confusing to voters, which may be the point. It’s easy to see why the Liberals would want to rebrand the party, distance itself from past scandals and failures, try to reverse the falling popularity of it and Premier Christy Clark. But whatever the Liberals come up with – the B.C. Alliance Party is being Àoated about – it’s the same cast of characters who brought you the B.C. Rail and HST ¿ascoes, among others. Whether or not Kevin Falcon and other cabinet ministers run again won’t change that. And changing the party’s name to something more progressive won’t erase the past, or fool many. B.C. doesn’t need a new centreright party—it already has two. The B.C. Conservatives beat the Liberals to the punch. Trying to decide between the two is what’s confusing. Are the Liberals about families or business? A tiger can’t change its stripes. Changing the party’s name is just painting over them. No matter what new moniker the Liberals come up with, or not, as long as the B.C. Conservatives are around, they’re going to split the right. And that’s what the NDP is counting on. —Black Press

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Home to a world of playful pastimes It was one of those days that would bring a smile to anyone tired and bored of the constant kvetching about the Vancouver Canucks and the future of goalie Roberto Luongo. On Saturday, the Burnaby Lakes sports complex was alive with activity. None of them sports normally shown in prime time on North American TV. On two of the natural grass pitches, the Burnaby Lake Rugby Club was winding down its season. On the eastern ¿eld, the B.C. Australian Football League was hosting teams from Calgary and Seattle in the annual BC Footy Cup. And on the two ¿elds usually occupied by the radio-controlled airplane Àyers, players from the B.C. Mainland Cricket League were setting up wickets and pylons and unfolding lounge chairs to settle in for an afternoon of their genteel sport. Across the street, on the arti¿cial turf ¿elds, a mixed soccer league was holding its annual tournament. We’ve grown up with the traditional North American sports of hockey, football, baseball and basketball. They’re the bulk of programming of sports networks

Mario Bartel and highlight packages on TV. But a little time sur¿ng the Internet, or touring the myriad of sports ¿elds and facilities in Burnaby on a Saturday afternoon, shows they’re but a slice of our sporting culture. That’s because as a country of immigrants, our lives are enriched by not only the skills, knowledge and talents of people from all over the world, but also their playful pastimes. When the B.C. footy league started 11 years ago, most players were Australian ex-pats looking to share camaraderie and meat pies with some crashing and bashing on the expansive pitch. Now 40 per cent of the players are non-Aussies, drawn to the game’s unique pastiche of speed, aggression, brawn and quirky refereeing gestures. There’s even enough

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A possible solution to TransLink’s cash crunch The Globe and Mail recently suggested that our TransLink is the envy of other jurisdictions. Really. TransLink is that unelected public transit body which has proven its ability to bury Lower Mainlanders in fuel taxes, property taxes, parking taxes, hydro surcharges, tolls—and, oh yes, ever-higher fares for the actual users. At the same time, it haemorrhages cash at a rate rivalling the Gulf of Mexico oil spill, paying an army of transit cops up to $100,000/year each to cite fare evaders with uncollectable tickets, managing to lose millions in fares, paying its executives—who seem to devote most of their time to ¿guring out how to extract even more money from us—very handsomely and then expecting “performance” bonuses for the privilege of mistreating us. TransLink has managed to turn ordinarily benign citizens into foaming revolutionaries. In response to public outrage, a moratorium on TransLink’s expansion plans and scheduled fare increases has recently been put into place. It’s a stopgap that can’t hold. The real need is to ¿nd a creative approach to ¿nancing its operating and capital costs. A solution—for the capital cost portion anyway—may be gained through a creative treatment of our provincial (and perhaps federal) income tax system. Until the mid-’70s or so, earned

interest was treated much the same way as capital gains are today. Up to $1,000 in interest per year could be earned each year tax-free. Not much, you say, but consider this: the average annual income in the early ‘70s was less than $5,000. So this represented a sizeable portion of personal income and encouraged the growth of private pools of capital, which is a very healthy thing. Fast-forward to today, with annual incomes many times greater: so too would any corresponding interest credit. Many seniors have substantial pools of cash but interest rates are so pitifully low they cannot—as they once hoped—live on the interest earned, hence one reason for greater pressure on the public pensions. At

the same time, TransLink does have a limited outstanding bond issue yielding 3.8 per cent but which has the authority to expand to $2.8 billion. Why not, then, expand the issuance to amortize the proposed capital costs for the foreseeable future, encourage seniors to buy the bonds and give them a tax-free incentive for doing so? B.H Pybus New Westminster

BC HYDRO APPRECIATES CUSTOMERS’ PATIENCE I’d like to thank BC Hydro customers for their patience as we transition to a more modern electricity system. We’re replacing our old analog meters with new digital smart meters which will have many bene¿ts

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Rising demand for HandyDart rides from the elderly and disabled who can’t easily take regular buses is outstripping TransLink’s ability to deliver the custom transit service, advocates warn. “There are always more and more people needing to use the HandyDart,” said Jane Dyson, executive director of the B.C. Coalition for People with Disabilities. But service levels are frozen at about 600,000 annual service hours – likely until 2015 – and TransLink is simultaneously under pressure to carve savings out of the program after an ef¿ciency review. The result: more passengers being denied rides or offered a one-way trip only but no guarantee of a return trip. “They may be able to get a ride from Richmond to Vancouver but when they want to get back it’s very dif¿cult,” Dyson said. “A ride one way is pretty useless if you can’t get back.” She’s heard complaints from passengers who say up to half of their trip requests are denied because the system is oversubscribed, and that trips are getting longer as dispatchers organize trips to pick up more passengers than before. “For people who have health conditions like bladder issues, or bowel issues or breathing issues,

that can be very challenging,” Dyson said, adding it is undercutting the reliability and usability of the system. “We have to remember this is a service for people with disabilities and seniors. There needs to be some understanding of that built into a budget system.” Coast Mountain Bus director of transit operations Martin Lay said more than 18,000 HandyDart trip requests were denied last year, up from 13,300 denials in 2010, and he con¿rmed service denials are up further in recent months. That’s mainly because the system is maxed out at the most popular peak time – afternoons. Trip denials still represent less than two per cent of the total trips provided, he said. There are about 32,000 active HandyDart users and Lay said it many are using the system more frequently. Trips are up for regular medical appointments like dialysis as well as to therapy sessions for passengers with dementia or other cognitive disorders, Lay said. The average trip length – now at an average of 21 minutes – is increasing, Lay said, because of the effort to carry more passengers on each run and make more ef¿cient use of HandyDart buses and drivers. “A run that used to take 15 to 20 minutes might be 30 or 40 minutes,” he said. Lay said staff looked into recent allegations of passengers whose oxygen tanks ran out on long HandyDart trips, but found only one case where a passenger

was worried that might happen. He said there continue to be cases of passengers soiling themselves, adding that’s a medical reality of dealing with some of the service’s clients. Another challenge is the more than 25,000 no-shows or at-thedoor booking cancellations by passengers that reduce ef¿ciency. TransLink says repeat offenders now face progressive penalties, up to short suspensions from service. The ef¿ciency review of TransLink tabled last month suggested slapping a fee on late cancellations. The review found the costs of HandyDart soared after the 2009 switch to a single contractor, MVT Canadian Bus, from several previous providers. Each trip was publicly subsidized by more than $30 in 2010 as a result. The review suggested TransLink tighten HandyDart eligibility and steer more users to conventional transit instead. It also calls for greater subsidized use of taxis instead. Tyler Felbel, spokesman for the union representing drivers, said taxi drivers aren’t consistently trained well enough to handle the special needs of HandyDart clients. He argued TransLink should end its contract with MVT when it expires in two years and bring the service in house, eliminating a separate layer of management. Dyson said she supports more use of taxis, if it expands service, and if taxi driver training is improved to ensure wheelchairs and scooters are properly secured.

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B.C. Liberals try election gag law again Tom Fletcher tÁetcher@blackpress.ca

The B.C. government is attempting to restore limits on third-party election spending that were struck down by a judge before the 2009 vote. Attorney General Shirley Bond has introduced amendments that would put limits on spending by unions, business groups and other non-party advertisers in the 40 days before the of¿cial start of an election campaign. A previous 60-day limit was challenged by seven public sector unions, led by the B.C. Teachers’ Federation, and rejected by a B.C. Supreme Court judge as an unjusti¿ed restriction on freedom of speech. Premier Christy Clark said some spending limit on the precampaign period is justi¿ed, since the province went to scheduled elections in 2005. Current rules restrict party and non-party spending during a formal 28-day election campaign, but contain no limits on spending before that period. The government intends to submit the proposed 40-day restriction to the B.C. Supreme

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Court before it takes effect. If a judge approves, the new restrictions would apply for the election set for May of 2013. NDP justice critic Leonard Krog said the latest effort will likely be challenged again and rejected again. If the B.C. Liberals want to reform election spending, they should ban corporate and union donations to political parties as the NDP and

B.C. Conservative parties have advocated, Krog said. In 2008, the B.C. Liberal government passed amendments to the B.C. Elections Act limiting spending by non-party advocacy groups to no more than $150,000 in the 60 days before the of¿cial 28-day election campaign. Registered political parties were restricted to spending $2.2 million during that time.

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Haberl GNAC’s top player Kelsey Haberl of Burnaby has been named the Great Northwest Athletic Conference player of the year. The Simon Fraser University ¿rst baseman, who graduated from Burnaby Mountain secondary, led the GNAC in batting average (.465), on-base percentage (.496) and walks (38) while ¿nishing second in slugging percentage (.740) and doubles (17) Defensively, Haberl had a .995 ¿elding percentage making just two errors all season. “This is a great honour to receive as I leave the program and the GNAC,” said Haberl in a press release. “I think between this award and the success the team had this year, we’ve shown we can compete in the NCAA.” Teammate Cara Lukawesky was named GNAC pitcher of the year. She led the conference in wins (21), saves (four) and shutouts (seven) while ranking second in strikeouts (117) and third in earned run average (2.38). Lukawesky credited catcher Brittany Ribeiro, who went to Seaforth elementary with Haberl before graduating from St. Thomas More, for contributing to her success by helping out with extra practice and calling the games. Haberl, Lukawesky and Leah Riske all made the GNAC ¿rst all-star team. Haberl, Ribeiro and Riske along with Megan Durrant, also had an exciting ¿nal two home games at Beedie Field last Thursday. That’s when the Clan swept a doubleheader with the Western Oregon Wolves in dramatic walkoff fashion. In the opener, SFU came from behind to win 4-3 and then overcame a nine-run de¿cit to win 10-9 in the second game thanks in part to a grand slam from by Haberl. “It was the biggest comeback victory in the history of SFU softball and to do it on seniors day is a great way to ¿nish the home careers of four outstanding seniors,” said head coach Mike Renney in a press release. “The areas we’ve been lacking in terms of offensive leadership were certainly set aside in that game.”

In the second game, Western Oregon scored ¿ve runs in the top of the sixth inning for a 9-0 lead, but SFU bounced back with eight in the bottom of the inning, the highlight being Haberl’s grand slam. In the bottom of the seventh, Trisha Bouchard hit a hard line drive off the left-centre¿eld fence to drive in the tying and winning runs. In the ¿rst game, starter Lukawesky allowed four hits and three runs, but all were unearned and came in the ¿fth inning. SFU got one run in the bottom of the ¿fth to trail 3-1 heading into the bottom of the seventh. Bouchard led off the inning with a double and later scored on a ground out. Riske then walked setting the stage for Sammie Olexa to hit her third walk-off home run of the season. The end to their season was almost as wild as they split a doubleheader with the hometown Montana State University-Billings Yellowjackets last weekend. In the ¿rst game, the Clan defeated the ’Jackets 19-11 before losing the second game 8-3. That gave MSUB (25-11) ¿rst place in the GNAC standings just ahead of SFU (24-12). The Clan went on to split a non-conference doubleheader with another Montana school, the University of Great Falls losing the ¿rst game to the Argos 14-10 and winning the second 9-0 to give SFU a 33-14 overall record. • Iain Vickers, a graduate of Burnaby South, scored four goals and one assist as SFU downed the University of Montana 20-15 in a Men’s Collegiate Lacrosse Association game last Saturday. The victory meant the Clan could claim its ¿fth consecutive divisional title and head into this weekend’s ¿nal four conference tournament as the top seed in the Paci¿c Northwest Collegiate Lacrosse League North championship. Their ¿rst game will be against No. 2 seed Oregon State. If SFU wins the tournament they will advance to the MCLA national championship May 14 to 19 in Greenville, S.C.

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Newell receives Hockey Canada invite Goaltender Kimberley Newell of Burnaby has been invited by Hockey Canada to attend its womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s under-18 strength and conditioning camp in Toronto May 2-6. Newell was also invited last year when she was the youngest goalie in camp. She will be completing high school this year before moving on to attend Princeton University.

Ex-WHLers sign on with Clan The SFU menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hockey program has received a commitment from former Western Hockey League forward Kysen Loo of Richmond. After playing 32 games for the Prince George Cougars in 2009-10, Loo has spent the

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Social Dances: Enjoy an afternoon or evening of social dancing. Each session has a live band. When: Tuesday afternoons and Thursday nights. Where: Bonsor Recreation Complex, 6550 Bonsor Ave., Burnaby. Cost: $5 members, $6 nonmembers. Info: 604297-4580.

Friday, May 4, 2012 NewsLeader A13

Metro’s inland cities not rushing to judge oil pipeline Surrey, Coquitlam mayors cautious on Kinder Morgan plan Jeff Nagel jnagel@blackpress.ca

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Some Metro Vancouver mayors are taking a wait-and-see approach to Kinder Morgan’s plan to twin its Trans Mountain oil pipeline through the Lower Mainland. Unlike the mayors of Vancouver and Burnaby – who are already opposing the $5-billion project, citing the higher risks from a ¿ve-fold increase in oil tanker traf¿c – those further inland along the pipeline corridor want more information before taking any position. Coquitlam Mayor Richard Stewart said his city has no shoreline at risk so his council will focus on the land risks of the pipeline and the constructionrelated impacts on local residents. “It goes through back yards and front yards,” he said. “Our biggest high school’s property is bisected by the pipeline.” It’s the same story in northern neighbourhoods of Surrey and Langley Township, where the Kinder Morgan right-of-way stretches through several established neighbourhoods. The company has said the new pipeline may deviate from the existing right-of-way in some urban areas. Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson

wants to force oil carriers to take out additional insurance to cover the impacts of a worst-case spill fouling local shorelines. Although tankers are already insured against spills and have cleanup agreements in place, Robertson claims cities could be on the hook for extra costs. Since the port is federally regulated it’s unclear how Vancouver could enforce the mayor’s proposed bylaw. Stewart said he’s also heard suggestions that affected cities press for some sort of bene¿ts package to compensate for the extra risk and disruption. But he said he’s not sure it would be right to to single out Kinder Morgan when power lines and gas lines already run through his city that primarily serve customers elsewhere. “Our region is a very complex network of infrastructure,” Stewart said, pointing out the risks from trains that roll through carrying hazardous materials. “I don’t want to single this one out as being particularly different,” he said of the oil pipeline. “It’s not nearly as explosive as some of the things that go through our community.” Surrey Mayor Dianne Watts, who chairs Metro Vancouver’s port cities committee, said it’s too early to pass judgment because Kinder Morgan is still far away from formally ¿ling an application to the National Energy

Board, a move expected after as much as two years of companyled public consultations. “It’s really important to ensure we have all of the information,” she said. “We want to know what emergency response measures are

in place. We want to know what the environmental measures will be and any other impacts we need to have brought forward to us.” The committee will be meeting with of¿cials from the port and Kinder Morgan in the weeks ahead on the proposal, which

would expand Trans Mountain pipeline capacity from 300,000 barrels per day now to 850,000. Kinder Morgan of¿cials have estimated the number of oil tankers loading in Burnaby could climb from 30 to 70 per year currently to between 300 and 360.

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When: Mondays, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Where: Confederation Seniors Centre, 4585 Albert St., Burnaby. Info: 604-297-4816.

Paper Tole: Come out and learn the art of creating three dimensional pictures by cutting, shaping and gluing paper. The group welcomes new members.

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, 604-737-7830 or Lynne,604-526-9488.

Burnaby International Folk Dancers: Learn folk dances from around the world in a friendly club environment. New dances taught every night, all levels welcome, no partner needed. Cost: $4 dropin, first night free. When: every Tuesday, 7- 9:30 p.m. Where: Charles Rummel Centre, 3630 Lozells, Burnaby Info: 604-4369475.

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.*

What does this mean for you? 54 or older as of March 31, 2012

You may still obtain OAS/GIS at age 65

53 or younger as of March 31, 2012

The age of eligibility for OAS/GIS will change gradually between 2023 and 2029

Write From the Heart: Vancouver’s Ruth Kozak has been teaching writing classes since 1994 including travel, novel, creative writing and memoirs. Cost: $5 drop-in fee. When: Mondays, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Where: Waves Coffee Shop, Back Room, 715 Columbia St. (at Begbie St.), New Westminster. Burnaby Historical Society: Guests s p e a k e r s . Vi s i t o r s welcome. When: Meets the second Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. Where: Carousel B u i l d i n g , B u r n aby Village Museum, 6501 Deer lake Ave. Info: 604-297-4565.

Starting in July 2013, Canadians who are eligible for, but not yet receiving OAS will have the flexibility to delay receiving it in exchange for a higher monthly amount at a later date.

The number of working-age Canadians for every senior is decreasing** 6 5

The number of working-age Canadians per senior is decreasing, placing additional pressure on the OAS program.

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

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New Westminister and District Concert Band: Welcomes new members (10-99 years) wanting to learn to play a musical instrument (no strings) as well as players of all levels. It has three levels of players: beginners, intermediate and seniors. When: Monday and Thursday evenings. Where: Richard McBride School gym, New Westminster. Info: www.nwdband.com or Christine, 604-5268996.

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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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2012 when 5,843 homes were listed and April 2011 when 5,847 homes were listed for sale on the region’s MLS. Last month’s new listing total was 6.7 per cent above the 10-year average for listings in Greater Vancouver for April. At 16,538, the total number of homes listed for sale on the region’s MLS increased 8.5 per cent in April compared to last month and increased 16 per cent from this time last year. “Recent activity has had a stabilizing effect on home prices at the regional level, although pricing can vary depending on area and property type,” Klein said. “To best understand conditions within your area of interest, it’s important to do your homework and consult a local realtor.” The MLS HPI benchmark price for all residential properties in Greater Vancouver currently sits at $683,800, up 3.7 per cent compared to April 2011 and an increase of 2.8 per cent over the last three months. The benchmark price for all residential properties in the Lower Mainland is $612,000, which is a 3.4 per cent increase compared to April 2011 and a 2.6 per cent increase compared to three months ago.

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GVHBA to hold annual spring home renovation seminar

Mark your calendars for May 15 With about $7.8 billion expected to be spent on home renovation this year in B.C. alone, the Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Association will hold its annual spring home renovation seminar on May 15 to give homeowners a few tips about hiring the best renovator. The event will take place from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at the Croation Cultural Centre. More than 40 RenoMark renovators and suppliers will be available before the seminar between 5:30 and 7:30 so homeowners can discuss their plans. To be accepted into the RenoMark program, contractors must adhere to a 10-condition code of conduct. “There is no shortage of fly-by-night

operators taking advantage of trusting homeowners,” says GVHBA President and CEO Peter Simpson. “Dealing in the cash-only underground economy exposes homeowners to personal liability and close scrutiny from municipal bylaw officials, provincial safety-compliance authorities and others.” Participants will learn about various stages of the renovation process, from design to choosing a contractor. The seminar is free and preregistration is required. Attendees are asked to bring something for the Greater Vancouver Food Bank. Register at gvhba.org or call 778-565-4288.

space to your home. Most units feature beautiful views, so you may have some trouble tearing yourself away from spending all your time outside taking in the scenery, including Mount Baker. There are three different interior schemes available: Craftsman Traditional, Casual Contemporary and Modern Chic. The two contemporary schemes include stone countertops, a sleek stainless-steel feature hood fan in

the kitchen and white satin flat panel upper cabinets and Teak or Wenge laminate flat panel lower cabinets, among other modern details. The traditional scheme switches things up with an architectural stove hood centrepiece with a custom Broan hood fan and classic Victorian cabinetry in a rich, dark wood, complemented by granite countertops. “Purchasers have the ability to pick and choose,” Carlsen says. “So far it’s been about 70-30 (per cent) towards the traditional.” Both schemes feature stainless-steel appliances, under-cabinet lighting and a spacious ensuite bathroom with a walk-in shower and ceramic tile surround. Every home includes in-suite laundry, so you’ll never need to worry about making time for getting a load in the wash. Woodbridge built on the lessons learned from their past project, Willow Grand, when they decided on what would be included in Salix. “It genuinely makes me excited that we covered a lot of the bases that purchasers were looking for,” Carlsen says. Among them is the increased storage space that each home at Salix has, including kitchen pantries and an individual secure storage locker in the parking area that Carlsen calls the “mini-garage.” The neighbourhood has been one of the big draws for buyers, Carlsen says. “We’re really close to everything Willowbrook (shopping centre) has to offer,” he notes. The surrounding neighbourhood is quiet and family friendly, with several schools, restaurants and leisure activities just minutes away. “This is an opportunity to own on the Clayton (Heights) hillside at Langley City prices,” Carlsen says. “It’s never been done before.” Salix opened for sale in mid-April, and already over 15 per cent of the 69 homes have been sold. “The response has been fantastic,” Carlsen says. “We’ve hit the mark with our storage lockers, options and price point.” For a limited time, buyers will be able to take advantage of some free incentives Woodbridge is offering, including a $2,000 kitchen upgrade, a $1,000 laundry upgrade, window screens and a security system. Early birds are also able to choose where their parking stall will be, along with their mini-garage. Homeowners should be able to take possession of their new homes in the fall of 2013. Homes start at $139,900. For more information, visit salixliving.com or call 604-530-0054.

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Plenty to love at Woodbridge’s Salix by Kerry Vital

Woodbridge Homes has hit it out of the park with their newest condominium development, Salix in Surrey’s rapidly growing neighbourhood of Clayton Heights. “There’s really something here for everybody,” says sales manager Rob Carlsen. “There’s a great selection of plans.” He’s not exaggerating. With 15 different floorplans in a range of one-, two- and three-bedroom configurations from 474 to 1,283 square feet, you won’t have a problem finding your perfect home. The five-storey Georgian-inspired building features a red brick exterior, lush landscaping and classic iron work,

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Salix offers two choices for your perfect kitchen. The modern contemporary scheme, top, includes stone countertops and a stainless-steel hood fan, while the traditional scheme, above, features granite countertops and dark wood cabinets.

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We’re Bluetree. We don’t just build homes, we promise to build your trust, answer your questions, and make buying your home relaxed and stress-free. From single-family homes to modern apartments, from suburban to urban, Bluetree is building homes to suit every lifestyle. And there’s much more to come. Register online and be first to hear about new Bluetree communities.

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ICONIC STYLE AND THE BEST PRICED NEW HI-RISE CONDOS IN CANADA ONE & DENS FROM $179,900 WAVE is different! With massive wrap-around decks and movable interior walls, WAVE's floorplans challenge and exceed traditional expectations and offer incredible flexible architecture, enabling residents to easily change living spaces to suit their needs. Smart design means hallways and wasted square footage is eliminated, resulting in efficient floorplans and incredible savings. WAVE is literally priced thousands of dollars less than other projects in the area and is the Best Priced New Hi-Rise In All Of Canada.

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FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

INDEX IN BRIEF FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS . . . . . . . . . 1-8 COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS . . . . 9-57 TRAVEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61-76 CHILDREN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80-98 EMPLOYMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102-198 BUSINESS SERVICES . . . . . . . . . . 203-387 PETS & LIVESTOCK . . . . . . . . . . . 453-483 MERCHANDISE FOR SALE . . . . . . 503-587 REAL ESTATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 603-696 RENTALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 703-757 AUTOMOTIVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 804-862 MARINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 903-920

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Advertising Sales Representative The award-winning Outlook newspaper has an outstanding opportunity for a full-time sales person. The Outlook is part of Black Press, Canada’s largest independent print media company with more than 170 community, daily and urban newspapers across Canada and the United States. The successful candidate must have the ability to build relationships with clients and offer superior customer service. The winning candidate will be a team player and will be called upon to grow an existing account list with an aggressive cold calling mandate. The ability to work in an extremely fastpaced environment with a positive attitude is a must. The candidate will have two years of sales experience, preferably in the advertising industry. The position offers a great work environment with a competitive salary, commission plan and strong benefits package. Please submit your resume with cover letter by Friday, May 18, 2012. To: Publisher, The Outlook publisher@northshoreoutlook.com fax: 604 903-1001 #104 – 980 West 1st Street North Vancouver, BC V7P 3N4

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NEWS • ENTERTAINMENT • LIFE

Some great kids aged 12 to 18 who need a stable, caring home for a few months. Are you looking for the opportunity to do meaningful, fulfilling work? PLEA Community Services is looking for qualified applicants who can provide care for youth in their home on a full-time basis or on weekends for respite. Training, support and remuneration are provided. Funding is available for modifications to better equip your home. A child at risk is waiting for an open door.

CONCRETE FINISHERS and Form Setters. Edmonton based company seeks experienced concrete finishers and form setters for work in Edmonton and northern Alberta. Subsistence and accommodations provided for out of town work; john@raidersconcrete.com. Cell 780-660-8130. Fax 780-444-7103.

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SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES Panorama Mountain Village is looking to fill a variety of summer positions. To see full job descriptions and apply go to www.panoramaresort.com/ employment

Adult Carriers Needed Immediately THURSDAY DELIVERIES ONLY in North and West Vancouver Driver’s license and reliable vehicle required. Familiarity with North Shore streets an asset. Earn money delivering The Outlook newspaper.

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GET IN THE GAME! Up to $20/hr Join our Marketing/ Advertising team now Busiest time of the year! Hiring 12 f/t CSR reps Must be outgoing and motivated!

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CALL 604-558-2278 SALES Representative / Transportation Specialist needed for well established BC based Flatbed Trucking / Logistics Company. No Relocation required. Must Have Experience in Transportation field. Email Resume to accts@lakeenterprisestrucking.com Ph:250-3982299

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3 Kitchen Helpers needed; completion o high sch; Assist in food preparation & kitchen duties; Will train; knowledge of English; $11.10/hr full time; Email resume: gkaur1@shaw.ca The PBF Pita Bread Factory requires Bakery Machine Operators to operate machinery to process, bag or otherwise package food products. 40 Hours/week, $15/hr + benefits. Send resumes: 7070 14th Avenue, Burnaby V3N1Z2 or email to: hr@pbf.bc.ca

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CVI CERTIFIED MECHANIC wanted for Langley Fleet Shop. F/T, Good wages & benefits. Fax resume to: 604-513-8004 or email: tridem@telus.net

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JPK Contractors requires rough carpenters/joiners as soon as possible. Responsibilities: framing walls, roof structures, windows, doors, assemble and join wood components, install floor beams, follow blueprints. Full-time, 24.50$/hour, Metro Vancouver jobsites. Ideal candidate with at least four years experience as joiner/carpenter. Please contact us at jpkcontractorsca@gmail.com.

New York Chicken Ltd, Burnaby, BC

TELEMARKETING. Perm P/T, exp, some knowledge of Excel. Salary + Commission. Richmond, clse to bus & Canada line. Fax: 604-278-8587 email: michelled3900@gmail.com WHOLESALE Craft Manufacturer looking for people to make our handmade native crafts. Must be reliable and eager to work. Work from home. Free Training provided at our location in Mission. Great earning potential, ideal for stay at home Moms, semi-retired or anyone looking to supplement their income. Call 604-826-4651 to schedule your spot in one of our training sessions.

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Fax resume to 604-575-7771.

WWW.CASTINGROOM.COM Families, Kids, Tots & Teens!!

HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

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TRADES, TECHNICAL

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:

604-241-5301 or pclvancouverjobs@pcl.com

Westeel Fabrication Ltd.

Please call 604.897.0357

is looking for Structural Steel Fabricators/Erectors with track record.

Tile Setters 5 vacancies (NOC 7283), Temporary, Full Time, Overtime , $25.00 per hr, 40 hr per week, CPP, WCB, EI, ASAP, Greater Vancouver , At least 5 years of work experience required, Specific skills: Set tiles in position and apply pressure to affix tiles to base. Cut and fit tiles around obstacles and openings using hand and power cutting tools. Lay and set mosaic tiles to create decorative wall, mural and floor designs. Cut, polish and install marble and granite. Remove and replace cracked or damaged tiles. Own transportation.

Please send your resume to:

info@westeelfabrication.ca or Contact: 604-543-8016

HELP WANTED

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ALTERNATIVE HEALTH

PERSONAL SERVICES 182

188

FINANCIAL SERVICES

As a Trades/Millwright, you will be responsible for performing routine preventative maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment in a safe and timely manner. The ideal candidate will have experience in refrigeration, air conditioning, welding and/or gas fitting, combined with a mechanical aptitude and strong analytical and problem solving skills.

Qualified applicants are asked to submit a cover letter and resume by May 7, 2012 to: 1638 Derwent Way, Delta, BC V3M 6R9 Attention: Human Resources Email: Jobs@Hain-Celestial.com Fax: 604-525-1332

HELP WANTED

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

HEALTH PRODUCTS

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HERBAL MAGIC Look great for summer - 1st 9 weeks for $99. Lose Weight and keep it off. Results Guaranteed! Call NOW 1-800-8545176.

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

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

FINANCIAL SERVICES

NEED HELP MANAGING YOUR DEBT?

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Call FREE 1-877-220-3328

www.debtgone.ca Licensed, Government Approved, Canadian Company.

AVOID BANKRUPTCY SAVE UP TO 70% OFF YOUR DEBT.

HOUSE CLEANING $45 hour. Reasonable rates. Free estimates. (778)881-3604 HOUSE OR OFFICE CLEANING $10/hr. Reliable Service 778-858-0219 or 778-322-6555

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One affordable monthly payment interest free. For debt re-structuring on YOUR terms, not the creditors.

or see web site: www.4pillars.ca

Call: Rick (604) 202-5184

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HELP WANTED

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HELP WANTED

NEED EXTRA

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HELP WANTED

DRYWALL

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

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CONCRETE & PLACING

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

Call: 780-340-4002 Email: petert@4pillars.ca DROWNING IN DEBTS? Helping Canadians 25 years. Lower payments by 30%, or cut debts 70% thru Settlements. AVOID BANKRUPTCY! Free consultation. www.mydebtsolution.com or Toll Free 1 877-556-3500

CLEANING SERVICES

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

Need STRESS relief? One easy payment makes that possible!

MONEYPROVIDER.COM. $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused. Fast, Easy, 100% Secure. 1-877776-1660.

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LEGAL SERVICES

CRIMINAL RECORD?

TRADES/MILLWRIGHT Hain Celestial Canada, a division of the US-based Hain Celestial Group, is an industry leader providing consumers with superior food and personal care products for a healthy way of life. We are currently seeking a qualified individual to fill the role of TRADES/MILLWRIGHT to cover the Night Shift at our production facility on Annacis Island.

The hours of work for this fulltime night shift position are 10:00 pm to 6:00 am.

Apply via Email: novaxtilesetters@hotmail.com

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Requirements include a minimum 4th Class Steam Ticket and two years’ experience in a fast paced food processing or similar environment. Although not required, preference will be given to candidates with a certified TQ. The hourly rate for this union position is dependent on qualifications.

JOURNEYMAN TECHNICIAN required immediately for Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep dealership in Salmon Arm, BC. Proven producer, good attitude, quality workmanship a must. Excellent wage and benefit package. Contact Pat - phone 250832-8053, fax 250-832-4545, email pat@brabymotors.com

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PERSONAL SERVICES

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

Required for Surrey based Cabinet Shop. Novax Tile Ltd. #M3 – 4769 Hazel Street, Burnaby, BC, V5H 1S7

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

ELECTRICAL

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

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

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GARDENING

Always! Pwr. raking, grass cutting, fertilizing, hedging, pruning, Rubbish rem. Free Est. 604-230-0627 GIN GARDENER - Landscaping, Garden Care, Power Raking, Power Wash. Trimming & Paving Stones. 20 Yrs Exp. Reasonable Rates 604.725.5561 or 604.589.2748

CASH

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

UPCOMING AVAILABLE ROUTES

LEADER

CARRIERS NEEDED in Burnaby Route

To apply for this vacancy, please send your résumé by indicating the following reference number HDX-12-129 (Station Attendant (Ramp Attendant)) to cv@handlex.ca or visit our website: www.transat.com

Quantity

Boundaries

BB22202204

Gilley Ave - Brynlor Dr Portland St - Keith St

BB22202209

Macpherson Ave - Buller Ave Clinton St - Carson St

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Royal Oak Ave - Macpherson Ave Carson St - Keith St

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Willingdon Ave - Sussex Ave Gilpin St - Grassmere St

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Smith Ave - Kalyk Ave Nithsdale St - Elmwood St

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Sperling Ave - Haszard St Canada Way - Buckingham Ave

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Sperling Ave - Burris St Buckingham Ave - Malvern Ave

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Wilberforce St - 10th Ave Cariboo Rd - Sapperton Ave

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Madison Ave N - Willingdon Ave N Cambridge St - Oxford St

BB24204216

Inlet Dr - Barnet Rd Bayview Dr - Ridge Dr

Deliver newspapers on Wednesdays & Fridays in your neighbourhood. Call 604.436.2472 or email circulation@burnabynewsleader.com today for more info!

An eas y way to earn extra

.Jim’s Mowing Spring Services Same day services

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

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

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS

High Caliber Construction Repair, Replace, Remodel...

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CUSTOM HOMES • Basement, Kitchen & Bath Remodels • Room Additions • Drywall • Paint • Texture • Finishing • Floors & More Since 1972 Dan 778-837-0771

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS

320

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

MOVING & STORAGE

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 341

$45/Hr

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

❞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

604-537-4140

Smart Cleaning Pressure Washing & Window Cleaning.

Aluminum patio cover, sunroom, gates, alum roof. 604-782-9108 www.PatioCoverVancouver.com

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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

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

Free Estimates * BBB * WCB * Insured

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

www.troico.ca

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

HOME IMPROVEMENTS Carpentry, painting, drywall, tiles Quality work - reasonable price Martin 604-521-8715

Andrew 604-618-8585 $ Best Rates $

615 COMMERCIAL PROPERTY SAWMILLS from only $3997 MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800566-6899 Ext:400OT.

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

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

477

PETS

Adorable Cocker Spaniel Puppies Only 4 left – purebred, no papers (604) 888-0832 asking $500 BLUE NOSE PITT BULLS, puppies, 1st shots, vet ✔, dewormed. $700. (604)530-0336 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

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

Running this ad for 8yrs

PAINT SPECIAL

If I can’t do it It can’t be done

JUNK REMOVAL Recycled Earth Friendly

604.587.5865

bradsjunkremoval.com 338

PLUMBING

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.

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

220.JUNK(5865)

Serving The Lower Mainland Since 1988

Ironman Plumbing (604)510-2155 FLEETWOOD WASTE Bin Rentals 10-30 Yards. Call Ken at 604-294-1393

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

★ ★CALL NOW★ ★ LOW COST RUBBISH REMOVAL

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

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

HIGH VOLTAGE! .Enterprise Plumbing, Heaitng, Gasfitting

300

LANDSCAPING

RECYCLE-IT!

www.recycleitcanada.ca

MOVING & STORAGE

300

RUBBISH REMOVAL

On Time, As Promised, Service Guaranteed!

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

bcclassified.com 604-575-5555

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

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

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

A-TECH Services 604-230-3539

(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

LANDSCAPING

Isaac 604-727-5232

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

LANDSCAPING LTD. PAVING STONE & RETAINING WALL SPECIALISTS · DRIVEWAYS · SIDEWALKS · PATIOS · COURT YARDS · BASALT WALLS · FLAG STONE · WATER FEATURES · DRAINAGE · NEW SOD · RESIDENTIAL - COMMERCIAL · CONCRETE - EXP. AGGRAGATE - STAMPED · FINISHES

ACCREDITED BUSINESS

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

HAVE YOUR JOB DONE THE “RITEWAY” ABBOTSFORD

CONCRETE PRODUCTS LTD.

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ESTIMATES

CALL

604 -543-5727

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RECREATIONAL/SALE

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

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

Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal

www.dannyevans.ca

Tree removal done RIGHT!

Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley

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CHECK CLASSIFIEDS bcclassified.com 604-575-5555

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

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 BULLIES 2 m. 11 wks. Vet ✔, stable temp., 50 lbs. at most. $1400 (604)725-7191 after 5 Golden Retriever, 1 male/1 female, 2 & 3 yrs old, good temperament. $500. (604)795-0118/(604)7963026. No Sunday calls

LG. CLEAN 1 Bedroom available now and 1 & 2 Bedrooms available for June, QUIET BLDG. Call the Manager @ 604- 521-3448.

DreamCatcher Auto Loans “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals www.PreApproval.cc DL# 7557

GUARANTEED

Auto Loans or All Makes, All Models. New & Used Inventory.

BURNABY

MAPLE PLACE TOWERS

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

CARS - DOMESTIC

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS 1987 BMW 325IS. Auto. Brought from Calif. in 1996. 2nd Lady owner. Beige, leather recaro seats, sunroof, great condition. 604-541-5005. $4950/best offer.

Call 604-421-1235 www.aptrentals.net

1993 Toyota Corolla, champagne color, 4 dr. sun-roof, auto, 265 km, runs well, $1500.Call 604-820-0696

NEW WEST, 6th/Columbia, The Point. 1 bdrm condo. 17th flr. pool, gym, sauna. 1 prkg. May 1. N/S. N/P. $1350/mo. 604- 857-2980.

2001 HONDA ACCORD-4 dr. sedan, 4 cyl. auto, local, silver w/ grey cloth, 161k, pwr. options, A/C, very clean in/out. $5399 / 604.312.7415

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

Panorama Court

838

RECREATIONAL/SALE

AUCTIONS

518

BUILDING SUPPLIES

DIY STEEL BUILDING DEALS! Many sizes and models. Make an offer on clearance buildings today and save thousands of dollars. FREE BROCHURE - 1-800-6685111 ext. 170.

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FERTILIZERS

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

548

FURNITURE

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

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GARAGE SALES

BRIDGEVIEW FLEA MARKET Every Sunday, Year Round, 80 Vendors 7am-3pm, 11475-126a St. Sry. Info./Book Table 604-625-3208 RETIREMENT & Downsizing Sale, Vintage, antiques, collectibles, hsehold & more. Sat May 5th, 9am3pm. 413 Queens Ave. N.West

560

MISC. FOR SALE

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

847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES

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

851

TRUCKS & VANS

1992 PLEASURE-WAY Dodge van 250, 318, 4 spd. no rust, many upgrades, mint cond., new trans. $16,500: (604)853-2427

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

Call 604-540-6732

REG BORDER collie pups, born Mar 6, 2012, strong trialing & working pedigree. Vet checked 1st shots. $500. 604-854-6637 Abby

509

The Scrapper

1-888-229-0744 or apply at:

1 Bdrm Apts starting at $850 2 Bdrm Apts starting at $1100 Heat and hot water included. Dishwasher, fridge, stove, balcony, shared laundry. Avail Immed. Close to amen, schools and mall.

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

ABLE AUCTIONS is currently seeking quality Estates, Antiques & Collectibles for Giant auction June 3rd www.ableauctions.ca. Tyler 604818-9473

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

2008 PONTIAC WAVE, 4 dr sedan, auto, high kms. runs/looks good, white, $3300 firm. 604-538-9257.

NEW WESTMINSTER

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

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

1-800-910-6402

818

LAB PUPS, Chocolate, $750. vet ch, dew-claws rem. 1st shots, dewormed. qual. lines (604)702-0217

YELLOW LAB PUPS. Ready to go. vet chk, $500. 2 males left. Parents on site. 604-852-6176 Abbts

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

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

We Will Pay You $1000

BURNABY

HOME REPAIRS

AUTO FINANCING

660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE

PETS

288

TRANSPORTATION

838

1997 WILDWOOD 26’ 5th wheel, great cond., stored inside, new tires & fridge, A/C, micro, incl. hitch, only $7,900. Phone 604-858-2949. 2004 ITASCA SPIRIT 29.4 ft. Class C motorhome, 50,000km. 2 slide outs, awnings, generator & ext. warranty. Exc. cond. $42,900. 604856-8177 / 604-308-5489(Aldergrv) 2011 WINDRIVER 230 RKS, loaded, used 2 short trips, brought Jul. 21/11,asking $26,000 obo. Must sell. Don (778)344-8047. BIG FOOT SIGHTINGS! New 2012 bigfoot Campers have arrived ony at Mike Rosman RV! 1-800-6670024 www.rosmanrv.com

HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS

Improvements,

3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour

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

810

TRANSPORTATION

TOWNHOUSES

HOMES WANTED

www.treeworksonline.ca treeworkes@yahoo.ca 10% OFF with this AD

Moon Construction Building Services. Your Specialists in; • Concrete Forming • Framing • Siding 604.218.3064

752

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

WE BUY HOUSES! Older House • Damaged House Moving • Estate Sale • Just Want Out • Behind on Payments Quick Cash! • Flexible Terms! CALL US FIRST! 604-626-9647

604-787-5915, 604-291-7778

OF Home (604)501-9290

MISC. FOR SALE

RENTALS

NAHAL CONSTRUCTION New and Re-Roof Specialist Residential & Commercial. Shakes, Shingles and Duroid. 25 year of experience. Call for your FREE estimate.

1-855-4TROICO

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

AT NORTHWEST ROOFING

Factory Direct Pricing

560

REAL ESTATE

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

Kitchens - Bathrooms New Additions - Flooring Painting - Decks Windows / Doors Stonework - Siding & More

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

ONE STOP SHOPPING, get a million different products here. High quality, 20% less than Walmart, vitamins, health, nutrition, cosmetics, jewelry, cleaners, soaps, shampoos, guaranteed; tonyspacil.ca.

Call Ian 604-724-6373

604. 862. 9797

Your One Stop Shop For All Your Home Improvement Needs...

SUNDECKS

SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE

Spring Cleaning Special

MLG ENTERPRISES All Aspects Landscaping & Garden Solutions

372

POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING

AFFORDABLE MOVING Local & Long Distance

PRESSURE WASHING

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

MARINE RICHMOND. LARGE 1 & 2 bdrm apts, ht, hw, cable, 2 appl, prkg, elev, coin laundry, NS, NP, steps to shops, schools, transit. Frm $895. 604-241-3772. Avail Now. Lease. W.W.PLATEAU Montreux bldg 2bdrm, 2bath, 2 prkg, clse to amens. $1295. NP/NS June 1. 604-941-3259, 604-809-3259

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NEW WEST. 4 BDRM 2 BTH, hw floors, f/p, patio, upper deck, parking, laundry, $2400 util. incl. Call or txt 250-317-4783 PORT COQUITLAM, 3644 McRae Cres, SXS duplex, 2,000sf, 3 bdrm up, 1 bdrm dwn, 2 baths, 5 appls, NS/NP, $1500. Call 604-464-1072.

SUITES, LOWER

DELUXE SUITE BURNABY HEIGHTS. Bright 2 bdrm, 2 FULL bath suite, kitchen dining, separate living rm, above ground 1150 sq ft; appliances, utilities, cable incl $1350 PM; parking, view, shared laundry, private entrance; amenities. N/S, N/P, References. For Lease 1 year. Avail NOW. Call 604 340 4548 ONE BDRM suite in Aldergrove @ $650/mo includes hydro, heat, cable w/access to HD channels. Call (604)607-0481. PORT COQUITLAM N. 1/bdrm bthrm, priv entry, fnced yd. $725 incl util. Avail. now (604)825-8288 SFU, 2 BR suite, Sep. ent; 1000sft, school, bus, skytrain; No pets & No smoking. 604-649-8987

752

912

BOATS

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.

750

1980 Dodge extended camper van, wide raised roof, completely camperized very clean runs good no aircare. Needs TLC outside. $950. 604-996-8734

TOWNHOUSES

Burnaby. 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

1987 FORD Econoline Class “C” RV 29ft, well kept cond., 95,000kms, sleeps 6. $4500. 604-477-4549

2006 wide deep V Lund 15 hp Merc 4 stroke, easy loader trailer, Scotty down rigger, Scotty rod holders, Hummingbird fish finder, 2 swivel seats, canvas cover. As new, package deal $6000. (604)520-6512

In the Matter of Part 3.1 (Administrative Forfeiture) of the Civil Forfeiture Act [SBC 2005, C. 29] the CFA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT: On March 28, 2012, at Pender Street, Burnaby, B.C., Peace Officer(s) of the RCMP Burnaby seized, at the time indicated, the subject property, described as: $4,820 CAD, on or about 14:00 Hours Blackberry Curve 9300, Serial # 356996042008023, on or about 14:00 Hours Apple I-Phone 4G, Serial # 1C579C-E2430A, on or about 14:00 Hours. The subject property was seized because there was evidence that the subject property had been obtained by the commission of an offence under CDSA s.5(2) - Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking and that the property was used in the commission of an offence under CDSA s.5(2) Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking. Notice is hereby given that the subject property, CFO file Number: 2012-978, is subject to forfeiture under Part 3.1 of

the CFA and will be forfeited to the Government for disposal by the Director of Civil Forfeiture unless a notice of dispute is filed with the Director within the time period set out in this notice. A notice of dispute may be filed by a person who claims to have an interest in all or part of the subject property. The notice of dispute must be filed within 60 days of the date upon which this notice is first published. You may obtain the form of a notice of dispute, which must meet the requirements of Section 14.07 of the CFA, from the Director’s website accessible online at www.pssg.gov.bc.ca/ civilforfeiture. The notice must be in writing, signed in the presence of a lawyer or notary public, and mailed to the Civil Forfeiture Office, PO Box 9234 Station Provincial Government, Victoria BC V8W 9J1.

A32 NewsLeader Friday, May 4, 2012

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