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Questions are being raised about the composition of a new committee looking into the future of Burnaby Hospital, by City Coun. Nick Volkow and others. See Page A3

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Rosie, a Shar-Pei cross, is one of several dogs found abandoned in South Burnaby’s Big Bend industrial area. Vet bills for the dogs have stretched the medical budget of the SPCA which is seeking donations with the help of an anonymous donor who will match up to $20,000 in community donations for care of animals at the Burnaby shelter.

SPCA seeks cash for vet bills Anonymous donor to match up to $20,000 Wanda Chow wchow@burnabynewsleader.com

A sudden inÀux of abandoned dogs requiring medical treatment has the Burnaby SPCA asking for the public’s help to cover veterinary bills. Over two weeks in late April and early May, seven dogs were found in South Burnaby’s Big Bend industrial area, near Marine Way and Glenlyon Parkway, said Ryan Voutilainen, manager of the Burnaby branch.

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Of those, two were kept by the people that found them and ¿ve ended up at the animal shelter on Norland Avenue. All ¿ve required medical treatment for dental problems, skin conditions and other issues likely resulting from neglect, and needed to be spayed and neutered, he said, for a total cost of up to $500 per dog. In a typical month, the branch spends about $3,500 on medical care for the animals in its charge, mostly funded through donations. The sudden addition of the ¿ve dogs has helped boost its costs to about $5,000 so far,

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and May isn’t even over yet. An anonymous donor has agreed to match up to $20,000 in community donations which, if achieved would fund the branch’s medical budget for almost a full year, Voutilainen said. As for the seven dogs found, he said it’s not known if they were simply abandoned by a backyard breeder in the area or if they were dumped off in the area. Of the ¿ve taken in by the SPCA, four—two Chihuahuas, dubbed Dorito and Burrito, a poodle mix they’ve named Tinkerbella, and a pitbull mix

they call River for the area where he was found—are either in foster care awaiting surgery or are already adopted. Rosie the Shar-Pei cross, named for Roseberry Avenue where she was found, remains at the shelter waiting for a new home. To donate, call the Burnaby SPCA branch at 604-291-7201 or visit spca.bc.ca/burnaby and direct your donation to the medical budget for the Burnaby branch. twitter.com/WandaChow

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A Burnaby MP says Conservative government policies are driving up gas prices in Metro Vancouver. Burnaby-Douglas New Democrat MP Kennedy Stewart says the Tories recently allowed Kinder Morgan to sell more of the crude oil delivered through its Trans Mountain pipeline to foreign companies. That’s brought in more bids from overseas and driven up costs for the Chevron in Burnaby. “Higher oil prices for Chevron mean higher gas prices for us.” Stewart said Metro Vancouver residents can expect even higher prices if Ottawa allows the Chevron re¿nery to close. A number of re¿neries across Canada are also in danger of closing, including Imperial Oil’s Dartmouth re¿nery. “Kinder Morgan has formally proposed to build a giant new Alberta-Burnaby oil pipeline, and the immense global competition for limited supply means domestic industries will be prohibitively outbid. It would be the ¿nal nail in the Chevron re¿nery’s cof¿n. The Conservatives could stop the expansion, but have forgotten about British Columbia in their rush to ship crude oil offshore.”

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Critics question make-up of Burnaby Hospital consultation committee City hall, front-line nurses excluded Wanda Chow wchow@burnabynewsleader.com

A newly struck community consultation committee looking at the future of Burnaby Hospital does not include any front-line nurses, according to two nurses from the facility who spoke at a recent Burnaby council meeting. “You’re not alone,” responded Coun. Nick Volkow. Seems no one from Burnaby city hall was invited to sit on the committee either. In fact, Volkow said in an interview, “I found out by reading the Burnaby NewsLeader.” And apart from one of the doctors, “I didn’t recognize a soul on [the member list].” For the record, the 12 members of the Burnaby Hospital Community Consultation Committee are: Burnaby-Lougheed MLA Harry Bloy (chair); BurnabyNorth MLA Richard Lee (vicechair); Pamela Gardner, former hospital board member; Dr. David Jones, the hospital’s medical coordinator; Burnaby Hospital Foundation member Vern Milani; emergency physician Dr. David Yap; plastic surgeon Dr. Ross Horton; Burnaby accountant Bob Enns; SUCCESS CEO Thomas Tam; retired nurse Teresa Leung; former nurse Wendy Scott; and Jennifer Roff, registrar of the College of Denturists. Volkow noted that any discussion about the future of the hospital could involve rezoning and traf¿c issues, not to mention city council’s preference that all or part of Burnaby Hospital be moved to the former youth detention centre at Willingdon Avenue and Canada Way. “I’ll give them the bene¿t of the doubt,” he said. “Maybe in their haste in order to put together

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Questions have been raised about the makeup of the committee charged with consulting the public on the future of Burnaby Hospital.

a committee they just somehow forgot that the City of Burnaby might be an integral part of something like that.” Even the B.C. Conservative Party has weighed in claiming several of the committee members appear to have connections to the B.C. Liberals. Pamela Gardner was the Liberal riding president for BurnabyEdmonds and has donated a total of $3,637 to the party between 2006 and 2011, the Conservatives said. A Thomas Tam and a Wendy Scott have also made donations to the party, according to Elections B.C. “How can this committee be independent with partisan Liberals dominating the board?” aid B.C. Conservative leader John Cummins, in a press release. “The planning process should put professionalism and experience above partisan connections.

Determining the needs of our health care system in the future is a very complex task and the people of Burnaby deserve better.” When the Ministry of Health was contacted for comment, its director of communications, Michelle Stewart, said, “The ministry didn’t have a role in establishing the committee.” She suggested a reporter contact the MLAs who put the committee together, Bloy and Lee. Calls requesting interviews with Bloy and Lee resulted in a call from Dr. David Jones, spokesman for the committee. Jones con¿rmed it was mainly Bloy and Lee who chose committee members, after coming up with the idea and having it endorsed by the ministry. He said there will be ample opportunity for stakeholders such as front-line nurses to provide

input during the public consultation process. He suggested that having current Burnaby Hospital nurses on the committee could lead to lab technicians and other employee groups wanting to be included. “There will always be somebody potentially slighted. That was not the intent and they’re going to be asked for their voice.” Nevertheless, the committee includes three doctors. “Twelve of us got picked,” Jones said of the committee. “To focus on who is or who isn’t on the committee downgrades the purpose of it all, which is we want a better Burnaby Hospital.” As for the absence of a Burnaby city hall representative, Jones noted that the hospital also serves East Vancouver and that city isn’t represented either. When a reporter noted Burnaby might be more directly relevant

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due to issues such as location and rezoning, he replied, “That is an excellent point that you raise ... I’ll give you my word I’ll take it to the committee and see what they think.” He stressed the committee will hold open public meetings and is soliciting input via social media. “We’ve got nothing to hide, we don’t want to hide anything. What we want is a better Burnaby Hospital.” Jones dismissed the Conservatives’ claims of partisanship and said that while Pamela Gardner has been fairly active with the B.C. Liberal Party, both Thomas Tam and Wendy Scott have checked their ¿nancial records and found nothing to indicate they’d made donations to the party. The Elections BC website cited by the Conservatives only discloses the names of donors and no other identifying information to differentiate people with the same name, he said. “If you’re going to smear somebody, check it out, get your facts straight,” he said of Cummins. The committee will report back to the Fraser Health Authority on their ¿ndings by the end of September. At the same time, Fraser Health and the Burnaby Hospital Foundation have started a masterplanning process to develop a clear vision for the expansion, improvement and delivery of health services at the hospital. This ¿rststage planning process will cost $230,000 and include architects and planners coming up with space and development options for the facility. To make a presentation to the committee, email MyBbyHospital@hotmail.com. Follow them on Twitter (@ mybbyhospital) and at www. facebookcom\mybbyhospital.

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HST transition comes with headaches, beneﬁts Elizabeth Walters reporter@burnabynewsleader.com

The end of B.C.’s Harmonized Sales Tax will mean headaches but also bene¿ts for Burnaby businesses who will have to make the switch regardless. The HST was introduced in 2010, but after a referendum organized by opponents to the tax last year, the government is now phasing out the controversial tax. The Provincial Sales Tax will return April 1, 2013. Many businesses hope the switch will result in a boost in business, tempted by the fact the seven per cent PST won’t apply to things such as haircuts, restaurant meals, bicycles, movie tickets, gym memberships and other similar items that were caught in the all-encompassing, 12 per cent HST net. Ramesh Saroya, owner of Ramies’ Greek Restaurant, said the return to the PST system “will bene¿t the food industry” as a whole. After the switch, food will only be subject to a Goods and Services Tax of ¿ve per cent. “It should have been done a long time ago,” he said of the switch back.

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This will put car dealerships on the same competitive level as private sellers, as GST and PST will apply to used and new cars. “We have to switch our entire accounting system over,” Polo said. “That’s a big nightmare.” Businesses will also have to set up their computers to comply with online registration, with software expected to cost about $1,000. Regardless of opinions, regulations listing the many rules and exemptions will come this fall so businesses can prepare for next spring.

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Wednesday, May 23, 2012 NewsLeader A5

EU trade agreement could boost drug prices Elizabeth Walters

trials, almost all drugs are patented by that time, the clinical trials can last for quite a number of years before the manufacturer is able to submit an application to Ottawa to get the drug approved and on the market. So this is why there is so much attention on patents because the clock is ticking, the manufacturer wants to get the thing on the market as

sold in Canada will continue to be regulated by the Patented Many seniors already struggle Medicines Pricing Review Board. to pay for their prescriptions on However, this does not address a ¿xed budget and now with the the extension of patent lengths, possibility of a major free-trade just that the current practices for agreement between Canada and pricing brand-named pills will the European Union, prices of remain. pharmaceuticals could increase. Higher drug prices would have The Canada-European the biggest impact on seniors. Comprehensive Economic and Burnaby resident Joan Stevens, Trade Agreement (CETA) 75, currently pays about $60 would eliminate most tariffs a month for her pills and between Canada and the EU, says she doesn’t have much but it would also change the Joan Stevens, Burnaby senior wiggle room. I know many seniors that have a hard way the Canadian economy time and just take their medication every “It would be tough. I live works as the agreement other day and they’re not performing like on three pensions and I live includes rules on investment, they normally would. in a co-op,” Stevens said. procurement, regulatory “I’d have to work my budget co-operation and services. soon as possible.” around, play with numbers, you Currently, negotiations that It is the federal government that know how you do.” began in May 2009 are in their approves a new drug and ensures Stevens’ medications are ninth round and aim to conclude that it is safe end effective. a necessity to deal with high in 2012. Fuller said the life of a patent cholesterol, diabetes and The close economic partnership could be extended from ¿ve to osteoarthritis. would also leave room for policy seven years through this process. “I wouldn’t be able to changes, as the EU wants to “So this means any delay that manoeuvre if I didn’t have them, extend the length of patents for is caused, whether it is caused they help to kill the pain.” brand name pills to accommodate by the regulator or whether it is Stevens is fortunate to live on delays in the approval process. caused by the manufacturer, it’s a subsidy which lowers her rent, “One of the reasons it will have going to bene¿t the manufacturer but other seniors are not so lucky. an impact on price is because in terms of an extended patent and “I know many seniors that have when you extend patents you are this also puts an enormous amount a hard time and just take their basically extending a monopoly of pressure on Health Canada to medication every other day and as granted to the inventor or the expedite those drugs through the they’re not performing like they manufacturer and that enables approval process quickly.” normally would.” them to keep the price up as high As for the Canadian Stevens said lots of seniors are as they can,” said Colleen Fuller, government’s ambitions, Minister now going to food banks to save chair of PharmaWatch, a group of International Trade Ed Fast is money for their prescriptions. that advocates for consumer quoted as saying, “trade has long “It’s serious.” rights and safe medicines. “An been a powerful engine of growth Overall Stevens hopes the extended patent keeps a cheaper for Canada’s economy. It is even government will do more for the generic drug from getting on to more so in these challenging health care system in Canada. the market.” economic times. A trade If Stephen Harper was talking Fuller said she is concerned agreement with the European to her directly she would tell him about rising prices, but her bigger Union (EU) represents an exciting “we need more money to run the worry is safety because the opportunity for Canadian workers programs that we need, and he’s agreement will put pressure on and businesses.” going to be old someday and he’s Ottawa to approve drugs faster. Further, Ottawa says prices going to be needing it.” “Once a drug enters clinical charged for patented medicines Stevens laughs. “So there.” NewsLeader

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modi¿ed version of the board game, The Game of Life which will see participants face common situations a typical ¿rst-year student would likely encounter. The aim is to reduce the anxiety of students coming to university and raise awareness of the resources and support services SFU offers. “The open house is evidence of our commitment to being Canada’s most communityengaged research university,” said SFU president Andrew Petter in a press release. “It will enable members of the public to learn ¿rst-hand about our innovative educational programs, exciting research initiatives, and far-reaching community

connections.” “For all those who have graduated from SFU, our open house is a chance to re-engage with your university family,” said SFU chancellor Carole Taylor in the release. “And for all those families who are contemplating enrolling in Simon Fraser University, this is your chance to personally experience the enthusiasm and energy that characterizes our university.” SFU is also giving away more than $26,000 in prizes at the event, including free tuition (up to $2506.50 for 15 credits), an Apple iPad, a trip to Haida Gwaii, and accommodation in SFU residence for one semester. Info: www.sfu.ca/openhouse.

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In many situations, 12 is a pretty large number. A dozen eggs can make a pretty monstrous omelet. Twelve jury members can convict a murderer. But somehow, 12 isn’t enough for the Burnaby Hospital Community Consultation Committee to provide an adequate representation of the stakeholders in the future of the aging health care facility. Among those missing from the group are of¿cials from Burnaby city hall who will need to be involved in rezoning and land-use issues, not to mention the fact council would like to see the hospital moved to the former youth detention centre site at Willingdon and Canada Way. Front-line nurses were also not on the invitation list. They see ¿rsthand the problems of the current facility. And yet, the 12 includes three doctors—the hospital’s medical coordinator, an emergency physician and a plastic surgeon— and two Burnaby Liberal MLAs, Harry Bloy and Richard Lee (chair and co-chair, respectively). And a former Liberal riding president. There are two nurses in the group, albeit both are retired—one now works at a bank and the other owns a small business after working as a nurse and an administrator in the Vancouver Coastal Health Authority. Oh, and not to be excluded, the committee includes representation from the College of Denturists. The committee’s composition, while seemingly haphazard, may be more a reÀection of the mindset of those who put it together, MLAs Bloy and Lee, who have long had a fractious relationship with the NDP-af¿liated Burnaby city council and as Liberals, likely not fans of anything remotely resembling a union. Therein lies the problem. In a committee charged with listening to the community and helping to shape the future of one of the most important institutions in the city, its hospital, there is simply no room for politics.

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Premier bitten by pest problem VICTORIA – Premier Christy Clark has a new political problem buzzing around her of¿ce. A year ago, the newly appointed premier was looking to change the channel for an unpopular government grappling with the fallout of the harmonized sales tax. Newly appointed NDP leader Adrian Dix was touting an idea that is all the rage with urban folks, a ban on “cosmetic pesticides.” All the better B.C. communities already have one, starting with Clark’s old stomping ground of Port Moody in 2003. So she ¿gured she’d better run to the front of this parade, swipe a popular policy from the opposition and do something to rede¿ne the B.C. Liberal Party after the tax-cutting, regulation-repealing decade of Gordon Campbell. But ¿rst an all-party committee would hold hearings around the province, chaired by Kootenay East MLA Bill Bennett. Bennett presented the committee’s report last week, and one could see what was coming. Bennett is the riÀe-toting outdoorsman who recently called

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on his government to abandon the carbon tax, saying it’s silly to keep pretending B.C. can change the world’s climate. He was recently appointed by Clark to co-chair the B.C. Liberal Party policy committee for next year’s election, a strong signal of the party’s rightward shift in response to the B.C. Conservative threat. Bennett concluded after 10 months of hearings that the public aversion to common lawn and garden herbicides is based on “chemophobia” that Àourishes due to scienti¿c illiteracy. That statement is both politically dangerous and absolutely correct. I ¿rst covered this issue in the Okanagan 25 years ago, when environmentalists fought the use of Roundup by the forests ministry to knock down brush and

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promote new trees. The evidence boils down to this: these complex organic compounds break down in a short period to simpler, common components that pose no threat. Thus, with buffer zones around watercourses and temporary entry restrictions, they are safe. Unfortunately, most people know little or nothing about chemistry and refuse to believe this. It’s part of the scienti¿c nonsense trend that has grown in B.C. society for decades. We have parents turning their backs on routine immunization because of superstitions about vaccines. We have people panicked about imaginary health effects of smart meters, egged on by shoddy, sensationalist media reporting. The parallels between local government responses to smart meter hysteria and this scienti¿cally ignorant push against “pesticides” is telling. As Bennett put it, when someone becomes convinced her child is at risk, “that mum is pretty darn compelling when she goes to council.” Few have the courage to stand up to that.

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The committee sought advice from Health Canada, whose scientists approve conditions of use for chemicals. Health Canada representative Lindsay Hansen said B.C. was the ¿rst province to ask for its advice, despite the fact that most provinces have imposed bans. These bans are political, not public safety measures, University of Guelph toxicologist Keith Solomon told MLAs. The committee also learned that “cosmetic” use accounts for only ¿ve per cent of pesticide use. Most of it is in agriculture, forestry and commercial pest control, with no ban proposed. MLAs in farming areas signalled their concern over the effect of this urban gesture politics. Backyard fruit trees go unsprayed and pests spread to orchards and ¿elds. We have large areas of agricultural land reserve, but 85 per cent of the people who live there don’t farm. The NDP is content to fan public fear and ignore evidence, as with smart meters and oil pipelines. The premier has a choice. She can do the popular thing, or the right thing.

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Wednesday, May 23, 2012 NewsLeader A7

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Hospital planning group wants input As a physician, my training teaches me that my primary concern is patient care. In my role as medical Coordinator of Burnaby Hospital, my medical perspective has changed: How do we meet the future health care needs of our citizens, particularly in Burnaby and the eastern half of Vancouver? Burnaby Hospital is home to the second busiest emergency department in B.C. On average, 200 people pass through the emergency room doors every day, and the hospital serves approximately 400,000 residents of B.C. (Burnaby, South Vancouver and beyond). However, the original facility was built nearly six decades ago, with later additions, and as our community grows, our ability to deliver services is increasingly being tested. Health Minister Mike de Jong announced April 27 that Fraser Health, in partnership with the Burnaby Hospital Foundation, has commenced a high-level master-planning process calling on us to develop a clear vision for the expansion, improvement

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and delivery of health services at Burnaby Hospital. Once complete, the plan will guide capital decisions for improvements and future opportunities for Burnaby Hospital. The estimated cost of this ¿rst stage planning process is $230,000. A team of architects and planners will initiate several space and development options for the hospital. One option will show how the hospital site can develop in distinct phases. This process will run until fall 2012, at which time recommendations will be made to the Ministry of Health. In the words of Minster de Jong: “The high-level masterplanning process underway at Burnaby Hospital is a step in the redevelopment of the Burnaby Hospital campus and will ensure the hospital is well-positioned to continue to serve the growing population and changing demographics within Burnaby and surrounding communities.” At the same time, Minister de Jong, along with MLAs Harry Bloy and Richard Lee, announced the striking of a committee to look into

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on many topics, including, I am sure, the possible rebuilding of Burnaby Hospital. Burnaby Hospital consists of three buildings; two built in the 1950s and the last in the 1970s. Other than a small expansion to the emergency room in 2008, the hospital has had no major renovations in its history. I’m con¿dent our ¿nal report will lay the groundwork for a successful, healthy future for Burnaby Hospital and the people it serves. Our goal is to report to the Minister of Health and Fraser Health Authority by the end of September 2012. If you or your organization wish to be a delegate to the committee or present a submission, contact us at MyBbyHospital@hotmail.com. Please also feel free to follow us on Twitter @mybbyhospital and on Facebook at www.facebookcom\ mybbyhospital We look forward to hearing from you! Doctor David Jones Burnaby Hospital community consultation committee spokesperson

A8 NewsLeader Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Hats Off Parade returns to the Heights June 2 Elizabeth Walters burnabynewsleader.com

TAKE NOTICE THAT the City Council proposes to adopt Bylaw No. 13085 cited as “Burnaby Highway Closure Bylaw No. 3, 2012” pursuant to Section 40 of the Community Charter. The purpose of the proposed bylaw is to close and remove the dedication of certain portions of highway – closure of road and lane allowances adjacent 4420 & 4444 Lougheed Highway, 2060 Rosser Avenue, 4408 & 4461 Sumas Street and 2131 Willingdon Avenue (all those portions of road in District Lot 119, Group 1, New Westminster District, dedicated as lane by Plan 2855 containing 0.107 ha and dedicated as road by Plan 2855 containing 0.280 ha) shown outlined and hatched on Reference Plan prepared by Mike E. Shaw, B.C.L.S. It is proposed to place this bylaw before City Council for consideration of Final Adoption at the regular Council Meeting scheduled for 2012 June 18. The proposed Bylaw and Plan may be inspected at the ofﬁce of the City Clerk, 4949 Canada Way, Burnaby, British Columbia, on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays between 8:00 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. and Thursdays between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Anyone who considers themselves affected by the proposed bylaw is provided an opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions respecting the bylaw to Burnaby City Council by submitting a letter addressed to: Mayor and Council, 4949 Canada Way, Burnaby, B.C. V5G 1M2. All submissions must be received by the City Clerk no later than Noon, Wednesday, 2012 June 13. Anne Skipsey ACTING CITY CLERK Burnaby City Hall 4949 Canada Way Burnaby, BC V5G 1M2

Looking for fun this summer? Hats Off Day is a family extravaganza taking place in the Heights neighbourhood June 2. The celebration kicks off with a community parade which is immediately followed by a street festival with food, music and entertainment. Heights merchants have been presenting Hats Off Day for NEWSLEADER FILE 28 years. The event A drummer at a recent Hats Off Day festival keeps the beat. The festival was created as started as a customer merchants’ way to say thanks to residents for their business over the year. appreciation event. “It was a way for the merchants A main stage will be added Hastings for people to enjoy. to take their hats off for their at Hastings Street and Madison Returning to the event this customers and appreciate them Avenue which will feature year will be a mountain bike for their business,” said Teri cultural performances throughout stunt show, an inÀatable paintball Smith, acting executive director the day. range with plastic balls and a of the Heights Merchants “We’re hoping to get a kids Play Zone. New to the Play Association. Bollywood group also to perform, Zone this year will be a climbing “Every year we try to keep it so lots of different cultures will wall, a bouncy slide and an new, fresh and exciting, “ Smith be represented through dance.” inÀatable maze. The carnival-like said. “ This year’s theme is Another big part of the event is atmosphere has made Hats Off multiculturalism, so we’ve added the Show and Shine. Participants a festival well-loved by area lots of elements into the parade drive their antique, vintage, residents. and the street festival to reÀect foreign or muscle cars down the “We try to keep it as locally that.” parade route and park them on based as possible,” Smith said. Merchants will be out on the sidewalks, offering specials, food and giveaways throughout the day. “So basically if you want to sum it up, it’s fun, fun, fun.” Hats Off is 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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City wins award for circus program The City of Burnaby has won a provincial Award of Excellence for its circus program. The award, from the BC Recreation and Parks Association (BCRPA), recognizes the program which was developed as a way to introduce physical activity to children from immigrant and low-income families. The aim was to create such a program with a non-competitive environment that could also be easily communicated to children with varying levels of English speaking skills. It was designed so children worked through increasingly dif¿cult activities. The program took place after school in a school gymnasium with the Burnaby school district providing the free space and sponsors were found allowing it to be offered free of charge. Participation was strong with 119 children and 16 volunteers involved. The Program Excellence Award recognizes creative, successful and innovative programs which may serve as an example of outstanding achievement in public recreation services programming. “The City of Burnaby identi¿ed a need and came up with a novel program that created a safe place for children to learn new skills while being active and social,” said BCRPA chief executive of¿cer Suzanne Allard Strutt. “The program excelled in promoting recreation and physical activity to what can be a hard to reach part of the community.”

Gas tax take tops $1B in Metro Vancouver TransLink’s portion will account Nearly 50 cents per litre for more than $350 million – the goes to governments, biggest chunk – while the federal TransLink

government’s 10-cent tax pulls in $208 million from Metro, provincial gas tax of 8.5 per is worth $177 million, the carbon tax of 6.67 cents as of July will be nearly $140 million and the ¿ve per cent federal HST generates another $145.6 million. For a 64-litre tank ¿ll-up, taxes account for more than $31 and could add up to nearly $1,600 per year for a two-car family. Much of Ottawa’s take is handed back to TransLink via cities for transportation investment, but Bateman said governments should allocate all gas taxes to roads and bridges or cut them immediately. “We’re told tolls are necessary for projects like the Highway 1/Port Mann Bridge expansion,” he said. “Clearly there is enough money being taken from drivers to fund these priorities, but government is spending the cash elsewhere.” Province-wide, motorists will pay $1.82 billion to various levels of government through gas taxes.

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Metro Vancouver drivers are now paying more than $1 billion a year in combined gas and carbon taxes, according to the Canadian Taxpayers Federation. The lobby group said the latest two cent per litre increase in TransLink’s fuel tax on April 1 and the next 1.1-cent bump in B.C.’s carbon tax on July 1 puts the region over that threshold. Drivers in Metro Vancouver now pay nearly 50 cents per litre in combined fuel taxes. “This is highway robbery,” said Jordan Bateman, the CTF’s B.C. director. “Drivers are tired of seeing their hard-earned money evaporate into government’s coffers.” The federal and provincial governments and TransLink took in a total of $958 million from Metro drivers last year through taxes at the pumps, and the CTF calculated that will rise to $1.02 billion this year.

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A standing Ovation for GVHBA members The best of the best was honoured in a gala ceremony in Vancouver. By Kerry Vital The Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Association has honoured the best of the best in the home-building industry with their third annual Ovation Awards. “Residential construction is a major contributer to Metro Vancouver’s economy and we are delighted to acknowledge the industry’s brightest stars,” says GVHBA President and CEO

Peter Simpson. There were several familiar faces among the big winners, including ParkLane Homes, who came out with eight awards including the Grand Ovation Awards for Single-Family Builder of the Year and Multi-Family Builder of the Year. “We are honoured to be the winner of these awards,” says Yosh Kasahara, ParkLane’s General Manager of Sales and Marketing. “We recognize the high calibre of builders and projects in these categories, and to be named (Single-Family) and Multi-Family Builder of the Year is a testament to our dedicated team of employees, stakeholders and suppliers.” ParkLane also won awards for Best Single-

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Third annual Ovation awards honour â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;the industryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s brightest starsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; â&#x20AC;&#x153; from page.11 of the Year was taken home by My House Design/Build Team, while the RenoMark Renovator of the Year â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Large Volume was won by Kenorah Construction and Design. Kenorah was one of the most decorated winners at the awards dinner, taking home seven awards. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be more proud of our team,â&#x20AC;? says owner Graham Collins. Kenorah was also the winner of the Best Marketing Innovation: Renovator, Best Kitchen Renovation: $100,000 and Over, Best Kitchen and Greatroom Renovation, Best Bathroom Renovation: Under $35,000, Best Renovated Room and Best Exterior Renovation awards. My House Design/Build also won awards for Best Addition Renovation, Best Custom Home: $1 Million to $2 Million and Best Outdoor Living Space: New or Renovated. Harald Koehn Construction was named the RenoMark Renovator of the Year â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Small Volume, as well as Best Bathroom Renovation: $35,000 and Over, Best Accessible Renovation and Best Renovation: $800,000 and Over for their recent renovation for a family with a son with spina bifida. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our team is very proud of our design and workmanship on this renovation project, and on a personal level, this has been a rewarding experience to be able to do something special for young Ben,â&#x20AC;? says Koehn. Adera Development Corporation was the recipient of the FortisBC Award for Excellence in Energy Efficiency for New Construction for their Seven35 townhome project in North Vancouver. Other winners included Best Builders and Intermind Design, both of whom won three awards each. Best Builders took home awards for

Best Renovation: $300,000 to $499,999, Best Renovation: $500,000 to $799,999 and Best Custom Home: Under $500,000. Intermind won awards for Best Kitchen Renovation: $50,000 to $99,000, Best Condominium Renovation and Best Renovation: $100,000 to $299,999. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We were excited to once again be the presenting sponsor of the Ovation Awards,â&#x20AC;? says Dan Noel, regional energy solutions manager at FortisBC. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Partnerships such as those we have with (the) GVHBA help FortisBC to provide affordable and innovative energy solutions for all British Columbians.â&#x20AC;? For a complete list of winners, visit www.gvhba.org/ ovationawards.

Harald Koehn Construction, above, was named the RenoMark Renovator of the Year â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Small Volume, while Kenorah Construction and Design, below, was named Renovator of the Year â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Large Volume. GVHBA President and CEO Peter Simpson, below left, says they are â&#x20AC;&#x153;delightedâ&#x20AC;? to recognize amazing builders. Martin Knowles photos

Many changes in rooďŹ ng â&#x20AC;&#x153; from page.11 each individual roof. Andrew McDowell of 21st Century Roofers Ltd. is a second generation roofer; you might say itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in his blood. The company, started by his dad in 1978 and taken over by McDowell four years ago, has grown from a small four-person business to twelve highly trained professionals. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There have been lots of changes over the years; for instance on a low-slope roof we used to build it up with felt, tar and a gravel finish. Today we can provide a modern high-performance alternative,â&#x20AC;? McDowell says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are very careful about using new products, some of which havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t been around very long. Our company will only use proven materials and technology and which has a good warranty behind them. Some of the new materials have been around for ten years or less so we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know how they will perform over the expected life of the roof. Another thing to understand is some of the new materials donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have CSA approval from the Canadian government.â&#x20AC;? He cites the example of a wood fibre product that definitely didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t work. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In the 1990s there was a new roofing product

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Andrew McDowell of 21st Century Roofers urges homeowners to do their due diligence before choosing a contractor, since thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nothing more heartstopping than hearing water dripping onto your table during a rain storm.

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Wednesday, May 23, 2012 NewsLeader A15

Tending to the neglected areas of the home By Maggie Calloway After what seems like a long fall and winter with its wood fires, mud and dust, the pull to shrug off the heavy burden of cold weather by throwing open doors and windows is irresistible. The problem is the winter takes a toll on your home, both inside and out. It may be old-fashioned to schedule a spring cleaning but it can be quite cathartic to scrub down windows, wash curtains and hang them back up fresh and clean, and generally give the whole house a deep clean. Like anything else worth doing, there is a method to doing a thorough job cleaning a house so it was time to turn to the experts, Molly Maid. The good folks at Molly Maid have refined cleaning to a fine art and that is certainly true of Vancouver’s Michele Yonge. “There are a couple of things we advise people do before they deep clean; one is getting into closets and packing away winter stuff and hanging spring and summer clothes ... not forgetting to wipe down shelves as you go,” Yonge says. “Next, cleaning windows and washing or drycleaning drapes and curtains makes a huge difference. We recommend people wash the outside (of the) windows first because if you wash the inside first you don’t get the same bang! Don’t forget to clean the curtain tracks and window frames as you go. Use the tools that help get the job done; a dry, clean paint brush for instance is terrific for getting dust out of corners. One of the handiest things to use is microfibre cloths, (which are) great to clean wooden blinds ... plus can be thrown in the washer. Feeling the sun

shining through clean windows gives you great incentive to keep going.” A big thing is to declutter the whole house. Look at everything on counters, dressers and any surface where things tend to land. Sometimes we are so used to something cluttering the house we cease to see it. If you are not using or wearing something, get rid of it. You deserve to live in a space where you can breathe, with sun pouring through windows and clean surfaces. “We recommend people do three or four deep cleanings a year depending on your home and family,” Yonge says. “Laundry rooms are another place to get organized this time of year. Instead of soiled laundry piled together, get (a basket) for whites (and) one for darks ... it makes it so much easier. Once the clothes are washed placing them in a designated colourcoded basket for each family member keeps the room organized. Master bedrooms are great to dig into this time of year because they are often the place where things are dropped (and are) probably the most neglected room in the house. A final hint would be to put together a cleaning caddy with all the tools you need at hand; it really helps motivation when you don’t have to go digging around under the sink.”

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Fencing has come a long way from plain chain-link By Maggie Calloway

minimum required but we can tell them what it will take to keep the family safe.” Have you noticed the black metal fencing appearing over the last few years? It used to be a chain-link fence was either a natural steel or white and pretty industrial in appearance. Now there are different types of chain-link fencing available that you can place anywhere. The black chain-link almost disappears into the background. The other great thing about the new black fencing is that it is almost maintenance-free, it doesn’t show dirt unlike white or natural, and once installed it will last almost forever, since a hose or the rain will wash off any dirt. The wire on a chain-link fence is coated with PVC with a UV rating which will stand up to ultra-violet light for decades. The posts are galvanized pipe over which there is a powder-coated finish, the same type of finish on a barbeque, so it will last for decades.

Is there any other single product that does as many jobs as fencing? It protects your children from the traffic and drowning in the swimming pool, protects your veggie garden from marauding animals (dream on!) and separates your property from your neighbours, among many other things. Not only are there dozens of reasons for installing a fence, there are also dozens of types and styles to choose from. We all drool over photos of the thriving vegetable and flower garden surrounded by a whimsical fence and gate complete with roses, but this is not what we are about today. We want to see what’s available in robust but stylish metal fencing that will do the job, is very low maintenance, and will enhance the curb appeal of your home. Not a lot to ask is it? Not according to Ken Scherk of Steelguard Fence Ltd. “My very first advice to any home owner with a pool who wants to fence is to check with their local municipality bylaw; each municipality requirements are different,” says Scherk. “Usually when you request a permit for a pool they will have specs for fencing. Keep in mind these specs are for the

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Retaining the natural beauty of a stone wall By Maggie Calloway Here’s a skill testing question for you: what was built starting in AD 122 by the Romans as a defensive fortification, is 122 kilometres long, and still has a significant portion existing today? Hadrian’s Wall, which was made a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1987. It was made of stones and is built entirely in England, not on the border with Scotland as is frequently stated. The wall was the most heavily fortified border in the Roman Empire, and is now the most popular tourist destination in northern Europe. It’s been described as the most important monument built by the Romans in Britain by England’s heritage association. What other building material would still be standing almost 2,000 years other than the most natural of material? As Ronald Hernandez, owner of Cabana Masonry, says, “Building with masonry is a timeless art form that goes back to the great Egyptian pyramids, Greek temples There are many reasons to install a stone retaining wall, from and Roman cities. Many of these structures are the purely aesthetic to keeping your sloping terraced garden in check or building a beautiful patio. still standing today. Masonry has always been Submitted photos the choice for enduring, natural beauty.” Growing up in El Salvador, Hernandez has always been naturally skilled at working with wall to fit your unique needs is certainly his hands. As a young boy he liked to build his own toys from doable. If your choice is to tackle the job the leftover materials from his dad’s blacksmith shop. It was yourself, Cabana Masonry has dedicated part this creative mentality, along with the love of seeing his work of its website to comprehensive do-it-yourself come to life, that eventually led him to pursue masonry. instructions from how to lay pavers to a “You can turn an almost-unusable property into a very garden wall installation guide to how to build striking landscape by well-placed retaining walls, and the block walls. most plain home into something special with steps, walls, Hernandez also has a guide on how to walkways and brick cladding,” he says. “Sometimes walls are clean your existing brick cladding and not just for retaining but to gain more usable space, especially brick walls, which he says can be spoiled by on large properties with pretty steep slopes. By putting in walls improper care. and maybe building a patio, suddenly you have extended the As generous as Hernandez is on his property.” website, I say treat yourself with the real The choice of stone is vast and finding a style of stone and McCoy. I don’t thing you’ll regret it!

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A18 NewsLeader Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Dedicating a room to the art of washing clothes not unusual By Maggie Calloway Remember when the washer and dryer were automatically banished to a dark corner of the basement? Well, no more! Laundry rooms are now not just any room, but a designed room. Doing laundry is now an experience, with top-end appliances, drying racks, linen storage, granite counters and marble backsplashes. I must admit I approve of this metamorphosis; doing laundry was always such a grim but necessary chore. Having the right tools to do a great job applies to this job as well as any other, and a dedicated room fully kitted out is a wonderful thing. So what makes not just a stylish room but one that works well? Looks are important but not as important as workability. Think through the process: where are the soiled clothes stored? If you have side-by-side appliances make sure the doors open the right way; you don’t want to be loading the dryer over the door of the washer. Each should open in the opposite direction so a clear inner space is formed. Shelving for laundry soap, bleach and such should be above the washer and dryer but high enough to allow you to use the top of each appliance as counter space if you are in a small room. And let’s not forget the ironing board; you need enough space to comfortably put up the board and an installed rod to hang up finished items. This rod is also great for drying hand-washed delicates. Interior designer Marlene Bourque of High Design works with John Friswell of CCI Renovations on many of his projects including laundry rooms. “This last laundry room we worked on was originally an office on the main floor of the home. We had room here to put the washer, dryer and sink, etc. on one side of the room

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and a linen closet on the other which left lots of room for an ironing board,” says Bourque. “This is a family with young children so having the laundry room on the main floor made great sense. Having lots of storage in a laundry room is a great luxury.” If your laundry room is small, installing closed upper cabinets could feel confining. Think about open shelving with attractive baskets. Old-time ceiling drying racks are back, somewhat sleeker in design but still doing the same job of drying clothes in an

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Pushing a mower could be an exercise regimen in itself â&#x20AC;&#x153; from page.11 carburetion systems so they are much easier to start. You can now push a button to prime and the fuel is available immediately to the combustion chamber, no more pulling and pulling hoping the engine will catch,â&#x20AC;? he says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In my opinion they have designed the system so they will start almost immediately and are much cleaner burning.â&#x20AC;? If you have a larger property or a property that has a sloping lawn, a self-propelled gas mower is the way to go unless you want to fold pushing a lawnmower into your exercise program. Like all things in life, as Chrzanecki says, there is good, better and best and the world of lawnmowers is no different. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You have your basic steel deck push mower; a little better unit would still be a gas mower, still with a steel deck but may be self-propelled and mulch, which is a good thing; mulching is good for your lawn. As you get up the scale you get to a Toro model which they call a super mulcher. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an aluminum deck so the deck will not rot; itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a 25-year machine if looked after.â&#x20AC;? Once you have sorted out what you need in the way of a mower, you need to take care of it if you want it to last and perform at the top of its game. Dana Nicholson, the fulltime mechanic at Foreshore, has 25 years experience with lawnmowers of every stripe. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My advice to everyone with a mower is to really watch which fuel they use and how they use it. The fuel we have from the pump has a very short shelf life; just a few weeks before it starts to break down. I recommend, as most people will have to buy fuel from a gas station, (buying) premium fuel with no ethanol and only buy a gallon at a time,â&#x20AC;? says Nicholson. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I know itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s inconvenient but unlike fuel in our cars which gets used up quickly, gas sits in a lawnmower for weeks and sometimes months. If possible, buy Aspen fuel from a store specializing in lawnmowers or power tools; this fuel is refined down so far it is very clean burning with a long shelf life. The other piece of advice is to keep the blades sharp and clean. Look after the mower and it will do a good job for you.â&#x20AC;?

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Making over a North Vancouver house to turn it into a modern, family-friendly paradise By Maggie Calloway As we so often find, here is a family who loves their North Shore neighbourhood but the house, approximately fifty years old with one partial renovation in the 1990s, was tired. Enter Kennedy Crawford Design of North Vancouver who designed the project, specifically Catherine Brown, who worked with the family very closely during both the design and building process. David Adair of Blackfish Homes and Construction, also based in North Vancouver, was brought into the project to do the actual build. “This is a family of four who enjoyed their home but the whole main floor needed a major renovation to bring it up to today’s standards,” says Adair. “We virtually pulled apart the whole main floor. The original main floor consisted of much the same rooms in the same place. They had a pretty big garage with a small flex space; they weren’t really using this space so we took over a section of the garage and extended it to make a mudroom entry. In the family room we pushed the back wall, the TV wall, back right to the exterior wall to create the space we needed.” The original flooring was a mixture of tile, vinyl and carpet; this was unified throughout most of the rooms with hardwood, which made a huge difference. Vinyl tile was used in the new powder room and mudroom. “In the formal living room the floor was leveled to match of the rest of the area. The fireplace is original but the hearth and pedestal had to be adjusted to the new level of the floor,” Adair says. “The rest of it was just freshening up with new wall colour, addition of wallpaper, new ceiling fan and lighting. The dining room had a French door from the hallway so we opened everything up to make the flow better. We brought the new flooring through and again just freshened everything up with new wall colour, wallpaper, lighting.” The powder room is a good size, but it was gutted and the flooring once again brought through. The new modern vanity and toilet match the new style; there are no jarring accents just a smooth flow to all the rooms including this one. The kitchen and family room is perfect for this family. This is definitely the heart of the home where everyone spends their time. “We really enjoyed this whole project. The family was excellent to work with,” Brown says. “Our client had a very good handle on what she wanted to achieve, particularly regarding the kitchen. She knew very clearly how she wanted to function in that space and how she wanted it to work for her family, then left it to us to bring it to life, giving feedback as the project proceeded.” This kitchen is one of Brown’s favourites. “This is a very large space. You can make spaces look too modern so we like to bring in pieces to soften them, give them more warmth; the barn door was part of bringing in interest,” Brown says. “We really like to find unique pieces; the island is an example of this. We had the design in our mind then had to go and find the right piece with a little bit of the traditional about it. The beautiful stone on the island is a real stand out with the distinctive lines. The funny thing is we had that exact pattern in our original drawings so it was great to find the exact match. We used Caesarstone on the surrounding counters and the backsplash above the stove is a mosaic white marble which adds a bit of an interesting accent. The stove is Fisher & Pykel, the jewel of the kitchen.” Brown says the client was good about communicating her master plan for the kitchen and how she wanted to use the space, which made her job easier. “Every bit of the kitchen and family room, from the wall of storage cupboards with so much detail in the cabinetry, to the fabric chosen, to the colour of the stone, it all had to work together. We have an eye for detail right down to the hardware on the barn door to the faucets, the tile, every single detail is gone through so there are no jarring notes and everything flows,” she says. I must say I love the barn door in the kitchen. I’ve seen them used before but often the room just can’t carry the size and heft but in this instance, with such a large space, it makes sense and looks spectacular. There is no doubt the success of this project is in how the family uses the whole space.

The new kitchen, above, features a mosaic white marble tile backsplash and Caesarstone countertops. The homeowners were intimately involved in the whole process of choosing a design for their home, from deciding on storage spaces to choosing the colour of the stone. The bathroom, left, now includes a modern vanity and toilet, in addition to new flooring and a sleek, modern sink. Martin Knowles photos

The new living room includes the original fireplace, above. The hearth and pedestal were adjusted to match the new height of the flooring, and wallpaper was added to freshen up the room. The new eating area in the kitchen, below, features a beautiful view outside and complements the new backsplash and countertops. Martin Knowles photos

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Brightening up your life with heritage paint By Maggie Calloway There is no getting around it, painting the exterior of your home is a big job whether you decide to tackle it yourself or hire a contractor. We have all heard of curb appeal, and the quality of the paint job, the colours you choose and where you put each colour can make the difference between a stunning exterior and one that just doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t work. If you decide to paint it yourself, know that preparation is 80 per cent of the job. Tedious as it may be, taking the time to prep means your house will look great and the job will last. Make sure the wood is dry. In our climate it pays to wait until we have enjoyed a long string of sunny days, as painting over wet wood creates a world of problems, not the least of which is the new paint forming blisters. If you are painting over old paint, scrape off flakes with a wire brush and clean the surface. If there are bare patches, prime before painting. Check to see what kind of paint was used previously then take advice from the paint store about which paint to use. Buy the best paint you can afford; this is not the time to be frugal. You want your home to look fantastic now and for years to come. Is there an art in picking paint colours? Heidi Nyline of Warline Painting certainly believes so. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have been fortunate to be hired to paint the exteriors of the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Painted Ladiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, the four heritage houses on West 10th (in Vancouver) and you can imagine how jarring it would be to get the colour balance wrong,â&#x20AC;? she says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The colours are very bright and different on each house; they really make a statement.â&#x20AC;? We have all agonized over paint colours, especially for the exterior. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not like making a colour mistake in the dining room which can be remedied in a day. Nyline says the problem is people are trying to make colour choices from a two- by two-inch paint chip,

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Keep an eye out for the multitude of runners and walkers around Deer Lake on Saturday, May 26. They’ll be participating in Burnaby’s ¿rst-ever fun run and walk around the lake. Organized by Burnaby parks and recreation, the event is a 5 km counterclockwise loop around the lake starting and ¿nishing at the Deer Lake Beach parking lot on Sperling Avenue. “It’s to promote awareness of Burnaby parks, trying to bring people in,” said event co-organizer Lucas Bjerke. “People can be driving past it their whole lives and not know it’s there,” he said of Deer Lake. As a ¿rst-time event, participation is capped at 250 people to allow organizers to gauge what works and what

doesn’t, and to ensure the foottraf¿c won’t have any negative impacts on the trail system, he said, adding the city hopes to make it an annual event. So far, as of May 17, there were already 150 to 160 people signed up. They range from seniors and competitive runners to entire families, people just looking to get active. While participants will be timed, for the sake of competitive runners, “the ‘fun’ in fun run is what it’s all about,” Bjerke said. Already the event has succeeded in its goal of raising awareness of the lake and Burnaby parks facilities. He said several participants coming in from Vancouver didn’t know anything about the lake. Following the run and walk, participants will be treated to a breakfast provided by event sponsor Save-On-Foods. They’ll

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

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TABER TIMES/Vauxhall Advance is seeking an editor to lead a threeperson newsroom. Candidate must be able to multitask, produce a quality newspaper and maintain online presence. Send covering letter and resume to: Coleen Campbell, Publisher. Email: ccampbell@abnewsgroup.com Deadline Thursday, May 31.

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

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HELP WANTED

ADU

PEMBERTON Transport Co. Ltd., in Burnaby, B.C., requires LONG HAUL TRUCK DRIVERS. Class 1 Driver’s lic. required with ability to maintain equipment, keep log book, inspection reports, etc. $23.50/hr, 50 hours/week. Send resumes by Fax: 604-420-5608 or email to: info@pemberton-transport.com

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HELP WANTED

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We require Drivers with: an excellent safety record 3 years exp. Class 1 with Air Email your resume and current drivers abstract to: HR@denwill.net 115

EDUCATION

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EDUCATION

INTERESTED IN PSYCHOLOGY?

BECOME A PROFESSIONAL COUNSELLOR Earn Your Diploma in 1 Year $1000 Tuition Allowance for qualiﬁed on-campus applicants

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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.

Call us today!

Online programs also available CALL TODAY for information Chelsea Stowers Graduate 2008

Adult Carriers Needed Immediately

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EDUCATION

AIRLINES ARE HIRING- Train for high paying Aviation Maintenance Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualified- Housing available. CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance (877)818-0783 APPLY NOW: Pennywise Scholarship For Women to attend Journalism certificate course at Langara College in Vancouver. Deadline May 30, 2012. More information: www.bccommunitynews.com INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL. Sites in AB & BC. Hands on real world machine training. NO Simulators. Start any Monday. Funding Options. www.IHESchool.com 1-866-399-3853 TRAIN TO BE AN Apartment/Condominium Manager at home! We have jobs across Canada. Thousands of graduates working. 31 years of success! Government certified. www.RMTI.ca or 1-800-6658339, 604-681-5456.

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HELP WANTED

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 130

HELP WANTED

FOSTER/SOCIAL CARE

Up to $20/hr

PropertyStarsJobs.Com

Join our Marketing/ Advertising team now Busiest time of the year! Hiring 12 f/t CSR reps Must be outgoing and motivated!

An Alberta Construction Company is hiring dozer, excavator and rock truck operators. Preference will be given to operators that are experienced in oilfield road and lease construction. Lodging and meals provided. The work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Call Contour Construction at 780-723-5051.

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TRADES, TECHNICAL

MOGIL MODULAR Structures Corp, located in Burnaby BC seeks 3 specialized welding operators to build mobile steel shelters and communication towers. Permanent position. $24/28 negotiate. Please send resume to F: (604) 421-0581 or E: mogilbox@live.com

YOUTH and ADULTS

Deliver newspapers (2x per week) on Wednesdays and Fridays in your area. Papers are dropped off at your home with the flyers pre-inserted!

FLAGPERSON

Civil & Park Constructors Seeks Flagperson for project in Surrey. Must have own vehicle. Must be certified. Min. 1 year experience in Traffic control. Fulltime $15 - $18 (depending on experience) Plus OVERTIME and BENEFITS Fax resume to 604-507-4711 or Email: paul.orourke@wilcocivil.ca. www.wilcocivil.ca

PACIFIC Home Warranty is looking for a full-time New Home Construction Inspector. Monday - Friday, travel involved with great pay. Apply to hr@pacificwarranty.com or fax 604-574-4779.

• ROOFERS • LABOURERS Required for Hazelmere Roofing Company. available.

F/Time

opportunities

Excellent Wages! Start Now! Andy 604.808.1655 E-mail: hazelmererooﬁng@shaw.ca BUSINESS AND FINANCE: Seeking a business opportunity or partner? Posting legal notices? Need investors, agents or distributors, this is where you advertise. bcclassified.com

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VOLUNTEERS

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

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VOLUNTEER

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

NEED EXTRA

CASH

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

UPCOMING AVAILABLE ROUTES CARRIERS NEEDED in Burnaby Quantity

LEADER

Boundaries

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Patterson Ave - McKay Ave Victory St - Rumble St

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Gilley Ave - Brynlor Dr Portland St - Keith St

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Sperling Ave - Haszard St Canada Way - Buckingham Ave

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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, tickets & gates, announcers, transportation, batgirls 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! For more information, visit our website at: www.canadian openfastpitch.com or contact our ofﬁce at 604.536.9287 or info@canadianopen fastpitch.com And don’t forget to like us on Facebook at: http://www. facebook.com/Canadian OpenFastpitch and follow us on Twitter @CdnOpen!

PERSONAL SERVICES 171

ALTERNATIVE HEALTH

FINANCIAL SERVICES

AVOID BANKRUPTCY SAVE UP TO 70% OFF YOUR DEBT. One affordable monthly payment interest free. For debt re-structuring on YOUR terms, not the creditors. Call: 780-340-4002 Email: petert@4pillars.ca

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

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

287

Sequoia Rd - Sapperton Ave Klenner Dr - Wilberforce St Madison Ave N - Willingdon Ave N Cambridge St - Oxford St

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

ey! n o m An eas y way to earn extra

STAN’S PAINTING Comm. & Res. BBB, WCB. Kitchen Reno’s & Cabinets

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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

Seniors Discount Book by end of May - 10% off. 25 yrs exp. Guarantee on work. Refs. (604)773-7811 or 604-432-1857

or see web site: www.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

LOOKING FOR WORK?

Check out bcclassified.com Help Wanted - Class 130

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

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If you own a home or real estate, ALPINE CREDITS can lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is NOT an issue. 1.800.587.2161.

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

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

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

LEGAL SERVICES

341

Free Estimates * BBB * WCB * Insured

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

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.Enterprise Plumbing, Heaitng, Gasfitting

Factory Direct Pricing

CRIMINAL RECORD?

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

POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING

www.troico.ca

Call Ian 604-724-6373

1-855-4TROICO MLG ENTERPRISES All Aspects Landscaping & Garden Solutions

OF Home (604)501-9290

Improvements,

25 yrs in rooﬁng industry

Family owned & operated. Fully insured. We do Cedar Shakes, conversions, concrete tiles, torchon, fibreglass shingles, restoration & repairs. 20 yr labour warranty. 604-723-2626

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mainlandroofingltd@gmail.com

ACCOUNTING/TAX/ BOOKKEEPING

30 years experience, Business, Non-profit Organizations, Housing & Personal taxes, payroll. Gilles 604-789-7327, 604-946-0192 www.scorpio-consulting.com

CONCRETE & PLACING

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

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS Mainland Rooﬁng Ltd.

NUTRITION/DIET

ACCOUNTING BOOKKEEPING SERVICES

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

320

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

AFFORDABLE MOVING

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

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

Call: Rick (604) 202-5184

604-537-4140

257

DRYWALL

ABS DRYWALL, res. & comm. Quailty workman ship. Boarding, taping, finishing, textured ceiling, renos. Free est. 604-376-1927

260

ELECTRICAL

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

281

GARDENING

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

On Time, As Promised, Service Guaranteed!

$45/Hr

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

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

329 PAINTING & DECORATING A1 PAINTING Co. Exterior painting & Pressure Washing. Exc prices. Call Inderjit (604)721-0372

RUBBISH REMOVAL

RECYCLE-IT!

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

PRESSURE WASHING

SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE

WAIST AWAY the summer days in a new bathing suit. Get your 1st 9 weeks for $99 - Proven Results! Call Herbal Magic right NOW 1800-854-5176.

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PLUMBING

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

604.587.5865

www.recycleitcanada.ca

bradsjunkremoval.com

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

220.JUNK(5865)

Serving The Lower Mainland Since 1988

RUBBISH REMOVAL- COMMERCIAL/ RESIDENTIAL CALL IKE THE AFFORDABLE 778-881-1379

359 SAND, GRAVEL & TOPSOIL

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

Forglen Dr - Oak Ave Buxton St - Dover St

AT THE SCOTIABANK CANADIAN OPEN FASTPITCH!

Royal Oak Ave - Macpherson Ave Carson St - Keith St

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

HELP WANTED

Route

PERSONAL SERVICES

Call Rochelle 604.777.2195 WANT TO SEE Scenic BC! Needed Immediately . Experienced Feller Buncher Operator with Chipper Head/Mower to work around Hydro Transmission Lines. Must be willing to travel throughout BC (based out of Vanderhoof). $28-$34 per hour + Benefits. For more info. e-mail: sbcjobs@hotmail.ca. Send Resume to: SBCJOBS Box 1136 Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A0 or Fax: (250) 567-2550

An Earthmoving Company in Alberta is looking for a 3rd year or Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic. You will be part of a team maintaining and servicing our fleet of Cat dozers, graders and rock trucks plus Deere/Hitachi excavators. You will work at our Modern Shop at Edson, Alberta with some associated field work. Call Contour Construction at (780)723-5051

DRIVEN ENERGY is a progressive busy oilfield service company in the Midwest area (Lloydminster, Alberta) looking for experienced Pressure Truck and Semi-Vac Operators. Call 780-872-6533, fax 780875-7847 or email: kirk@drivenenergy.ca for info and to apply.

HELP WANTED

GET IN THE GAME!

for Landscaping Work! Competitive, Energetic, Honesty a MUST!

Call Christy 604-436-2472 for available routes email Email circulation@burnaby newsleader.com 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.

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$100-$400 CASH DAILY

CARRIERS NEEDED

125

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

Always! deliver Top soil, bark mulch, sand & gravel. 7days/wk. Simon 604-230-0627 will spread “ ABOVE THE REST “ Int. & Ext., Unbeatable Prices, Professional Crew. Free Est. Written Guarantee. No Hassle, Quick Work, Insured, WCB. Call (778)997-9582

372

SUNDECKS

A-TECH Services 604-230-3539

173E

Running this ad for 8yrs

HEALTH PRODUCTS

PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour

Get Fast Restless Leg Syndrome and Leg Cramp Relief. Safe with Medication, All Natural, Proven Results, Guaranteed!!! Sold in 75 Countries. 1-800-765-8660 EST. www.allcalm.com.

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(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

FINANCIAL SERVICES

DEBT CONSOLIDATION PROGRAM

374

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

Helping CANADIANS repay debts, reduce or eliminate interest regardless of your credit!

Qualify Now To Be Debt Free 1-877-220-3328 Licensed, Government Approved, BBB Accredited.

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

Trimming, Pruning, Grass Cutting, Hedging & Clean Up. Low Prices. Gurmeet 604-762-5191, 524-1043

Andrew 604-618-8585 $ Best Rates $

Wednesday, May 23, 2012 NewsLeader A31 HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 374

TREE SERVICES

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 560

MISC. FOR SALE

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

TRANSPORTATION 810

TRANSPORTATION

AUTO FINANCING

845

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

TOP CA$H PAID TODAY For SCRAP VEHICLES!

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

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

PETS 477

PETS

FAN, Wood and gold coloured, great condition. KITCHEN SINK, Stainless Steel, 3 basins, (small in middle) (no faucet) Excellent condition. LIGHT FIXTURES, three. Gold/glass, for ceiling (flush against ceiling). HANGING LIGHT, used for entry way, gold & glass. RECLINER CHAIR green (hardly used) North Delta. 604-591-9740 **HOME PHONE RECONNECT** Call 1-866-287-1348. Prepaid Long Distance Specials! Feature Package Specials! Referral Program! Don’t be without a home phone! Call to Connect! 1-866-287-1348 MINING, The New Gold Concentrating Shaker Tables. State of the art. Amazing results. Manufactured in BC. Call (604)869-6007 or (604)869-8413

CAIRN Terriers. Shots, dewormed. Ready to go to good homes. $650: 604-807-5204. CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866 CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION in need of caring homes! All cats are Spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Visit us at fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977 Cock-A-Poo x Poo pups. 1st shots Vet checked, non-shedding, S.Sry. $600. 604-541-9163/604-785-4809 FREE- Purebred Black Bearcoat Shar-pei - 2 yrs old - shots - neutered - Abbotsford - 778-241-0447 LAB PUPS, Chocolate, $700. vet ch, dew-claws rem. 1st shots, dewormed. qual. lines (604)702-0217 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 NEWFOUNDLAND pups, P/B. 2 male, 1blk, 1brwn. $1000 (604)8191466. No Sunday calls

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

MAPLE PLACE TOWERS 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.

Call 604-421-1235

615 COMMERCIAL PROPERTY

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

ROTTWEILER puppies, $700. Call Stan (604)860-4303 ST. Bernese pups, very cute, vet checked and ready to go. 604-7980027, or s.klass@telus.net. $800

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

REAL ESTATE

STEEL BUILDING - BLOWOUT SALE! 20X26 $5,199. 25X28 $5,799. 30X42 $8,390. 32X56 $11,700. 40X50 $14,480. 47X76 $20,325. One End wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422.

706

APARTMENT/CONDO

548

FURNITURE

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

551

GARAGE SALES

www.PreApproval.cc DL# 7557

$1150+ util. Ref June1. 604-512-8725

Auto Loans or

NEW WESTMINSTER

We Will Pay You $1000

Large newly renovated 1 & 2 bdrm apts from $950. 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

All Makes, All Models. New & Used Inventory.

1-888-229-0744 or apply at: www.greatcanadianautocredit.com Must be employed w/ $1800/mo. income w/ drivers license. DL #30526

Panorama Court

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

851

Near HighGate Mall

MAY 25TH 9 - 4 PM & MAY 26TH 9 - 2 PM

U WAREHO

SALE

FINAL CLEARANCE •POTTERY • OUTDOOR PATIO FURNITURE: DINING & BISTRO SETS, BENCHES, CUSHIONS• FIREPITS • SCREEN DOORS • INDOOR FURNITURE: LEATHER CHAIRSS, SIDE TABLES• ELECTRIC FIREPLACES AND MOREE... REFURBISHED ISHED HEEATERS PATIO HEATERS FROM $85

736

#1-5628

RIVERBEND DRIVE BURNABY 604.525.8333 (Marine Way at Marshland)

Why bother with the time & hassle of a garage sale?

donate and be free.

We -ay lo al ,o,-ro9ts e3ery time you donate.

HOMES FOR RENT

COQUITLAM - bright spacious, 4 bdrm. 2 bath, 2 kitchen, W/D, fenced yard, alarm, W/D, cls. to amens. $1995/mo. 604-936-4827 or 604-936-4824 for more info. PORT COQUITLAM Brand new 1 bdrm house incl w/d & cable. NS/NP. Avail June 1st. $800/mo +utils. Call 604-866-8182

750

SUITES, LOWER

BURNABY -Deer Lake. 2Bdrm gr/lvl sep entry, full bath, now. $975 incl utils. 604-521-5907, 604-834-0434 BURNABY S, Nelson & Rumble. 1 bdrm grnd lvl bsmt ste. Nr transit, Metrotown, schls. $650 utils incl. NP/NS. Avail now. (604)451-5150 PORT MOODY 2 bdrm above grnd bsmt, pri entry & 4 appls. $900 + $120 utils. Avail now. 604-461-2999

752

MARINE Need A Ride, Drive Today. Take $500 to $5000 Cash Home. Carter Credit 1.888.688.1837

WANT A VEHICLE BUT STRESSED ABOUT YOUR CREDIT? Christmas in May, $500 cash back. We fund your future not your past. All credit situations accepted. www.creditdrivers.ca 1-888-5936095.

818

CARS - DOMESTIC

2001 BUICK LESABRE LTD. Loaded, HUD, certified, like new, private $4900 obo 778-565-4230 2004 BUICK RENDEZVOUS, immac, senior driven, 105K, no accid. $8000. call: (604)807-1894 2005 CHRYSLER SEBRING, silver, convertible, 84,000 kms. Auto. Aircared. $5,495. obo. 604-826-0519

WE’RE ON THE WEB www.bcclassified.com

SUITES, UPPER

COQUITLAM, spacious 2 bdrm, all hrdwd, new paint, lndry, carport, no dogs, N/S. $975/mo. 604-937-3534

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 GUILDTOWN HOUSING CO-OP, 10125 156 St. is accepting applications for 3 & 4 bdrm units. No subsidy. Participation req. Call 604-581-4687 or pick up application 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

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS 1974 RED MGB Roadster, reblt mtr, body redone, exc cond, has collector plts, $7,500. 604-541-5487 2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA, 1.8T turbo, 4 dr sedan, std, all options, exc cond. $5300 obo 604-780-8404 2004 MERCEDES E500, 4-matic, 4 dr, fully loaded, auto, black, 145K. good cond, no accid, $10,700 obo. 778-881-1216.

838

RECREATIONAL/SALE

2004 26’ SPRINGDALE TRAILER, slide out, a/c. Front bdrm., rear kit., exc. cond. $12,900. 604-541-5487

2005 PIONEER 25FQ

TRANSPORTATION 806

ANTIQUES/CLASSICS

1965 CADILLAC convertible, coupe de ville, white, blue lthr. int. collector plates $12,500. (604)945-6860

810

AUTO FINANCING

Quad bunk, fiberglass walls, rear slide, slps 8, A/C and more! Dealer #9968 Sale Price $9900

www.meridianrv.com 604-941-8635

2006 ZINGER 31BH

Quad bunk,super slide, A/C, loaded with options. Dealer #9968 Sale Price $14,850

7350 Edmonds St, Burnaby · (604) 540-4066 Mon. - Sat. 9am - 9pm, Sun. 10am - 6pm

www.meridianrv.com 604-941-8635 Need A Vehicle! Guaranteed Auto Loan. Apply Now, 1.877.680.1231 www.UapplyUdrive.ca

TRUCKS & VANS

2000 DURANGO 4X4, loaded, seats 7, AirCrd, exc. cond. $4100 obo. Call 604-780-8404 2005 FORD F150, 4X4, crew cab , green, auto, 160 kms, options, $12,000 firm. Call 604-538-9257.

PORT MOODY very clean 2bdrm 2bath 2prk, ss appli’s, f/p, patio, n/s, June1. $1325/mo. 778-834-4774.

751 BISTRO SET $149 62000 BTU BBQ’S ONLY $249

The Scrapper

847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES

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

Quiet, Spacious 1 Bdrm Suites.

GARAGE SALES

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

NEW WESTMINSTER

CLAREMONT TERRACE

551

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

GUARANTEED

** 6960 ELWELL ST **

Call 604-525-2661

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

1-800-910-6402

www.aptrentals.net

Call 604-540-6732

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

Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal

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

MAPLE Ridge dntwn Urbano complex, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, inste w/d, f/p, deck, 2 u/g prkg. Nr amens. NS/NP.

Burnaby:

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

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

BURNABY

912

BOATS

2011 Custom weld Jetboat 20ft, c/w 9.9 Suzuki Kickin, depthe sounder, windless anchor system, Stainless steel BBQ, & much more. $49,900. Contact Rich 778-998-9302 ALUMINUM BOAT WANTED, 10’, 12’ or 14’, with or without motor or trailer, will pay cash, 604-319-5720

A32 NewsLeader Wednesday, May 23, 2012

LOCAL

A FRESH NEW LOCATION!

RHUBARB

Kin’s Farm Market is now open at Broadmoor Centre in Richmond!

HAS ARRIVED

Try adding some fresh local rhubarb to your salad! Prices effective: May 23th to May 27th, 2012 New Crop

Fresh & Delicious

Corn

Cantaloupe

$1.99/lb

2/$1.00

79¢/lb

Apricots California Grown

California Grown

Sweet & Juicy

California Grown

Brentwood Town Centre Lougheed Town Centre

Royal City Centre

Marine Way

58 - 4567 Lougheed Hwy Beside IHOP 604.298.8299

206 - 9855 Austin Rd Beside Purdy’s 604.420.0788

103 - 610 6th Street Near Dollarama 604.520.9923

200-7515 Market Crossing Burnaby

OPEN same as mall hours

604.432.6199 OPEN same as mall hours OPEN 9am to 7pm

w w w.kinsfarmmarket.com