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The Value Village property in Edmonds has been acquired, and will likely be redeveloped in the near future.

Crucial Edmonds property sold Value Village site sold to developer; store to remain as tenant until redevelopment begins Wanda Chow wchow@burnabynewsleader.com

The Burnaby Value Village site at Kingsway and Edmonds Street has been sold to a developer, the latest step in the area’s revitalization. Cressey Developments’ purchase of the three-acre property closed last week, con¿rmed Hani Lammam, the company’s vice-president of development.

The site has been acquired for redevelopment, “but our plans are very preliminary at this stage,” Lammam said. “It could be mixeduse, it could be pure commercial, it’s probably too early to say at this time.” Value Village would remain as a tenant for the time being, he said. Once the leasing agreements are worked out Cressey would then work toward an application for rezoning. “What we’re looking to do, of course, is to look in the neighbourhood, understand the neighbourhood, try and ¿gure out what the community is looking for

and try and ful¿l that need.” Vancouver-based Cressey Developments started out in 1969 as a builder of multi-family residential projects but in the past 10 years has diversi¿ed into developing retail, of¿ce, hotel, industrial and mixed-use projects throughout British Columbia, Alberta and Washington state, according to its website. Among its current projects is the planned redevelopment of the Ridge Theatre site on the west side of Vancouver. According to Burnaby’s director of planning, Basil Luksun, under the

Edmonds Town Centre Plan, the Value Village site is designated for future high-density, mixed-use development. Burnaby Coun. Paul McDonell said what city hall is trying to do on larger redevelopment sites is to have open space, with outdoor cafes and gathering places where people can just sit and talk. “We want a real community-type development.” McDonell said he could see something on the Edmonds site similar to what is proposed as part of the transformation of Station Square mall up the road on Kingsway. Please see COULD BE HOME, A8

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A 37-storey highrise tower with three-storey townhouses is being proposed for Burnaby’s Metrotown area on Patterson Avenue. The project, by Polygon Development 277 Ltd., is being proposed for a site comprised of eight lots—5821, 5829 (two lots), 5845, 5853 and 5861 Barker Avenue and 5808 and 5826 Patterson Avenue, according to a city planning report. The properties on Barker Avenue are currently occupied by older single-family homes in fair to poor condition, the report said, while the two lots on Patterson are currently occupied by two older two-storey apartment buildings in poor condition with a total of 16 rental units. The Metrotown Town Centre Development Plan designates the overall site for highdensity apartment development. A public hearing on the proposal will be held Tuesday, May 29 at 7 p.m. in city council chambers. Please see $7.5M, A3

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Kinder Morgan ﬁnalizes pipeline commitments About 150K barrels per day less than announced last month Kinder Morgan Canada has ¿nalized customer commitments for a proposed expansion of its Trans Mountain pipeline and it’s less than previously announced. Shippers have signed binding 20-year contracts for about 510,000 barrels per day (bpd) of capacity on the 1,150-km pipeline, which runs from Edmonton to Burnaby, said a company press release. “Based on these ¿nalized commitments, the proposed expansion will increase capacity on Trans Mountain from approximately 300,000 bpd to about 750,000 bpd at a projected cost of $4.1 billion.” “We are pleased to ¿nalize these binding contracts with our shippers and to re¿ne the preliminary scope of the proposed project,” said Ian Anderson, president of Kinder Morgan Canada, in the release. “The proposed project will

signi¿cantly increase market access for Canadian crude and will expand Trans Mountain by completing the twinning of the existing pipeline from Edmonton, Alberta, to Burnaby, British Columbia.” The ¿nal commitments were about 150,000 bpd less than the company announced on April 12 due to a few shippers failing to obtain their boards’ approvals, the release said. The company will continue to conduct consultations and prepare its application for regulatory approval for the project. If all goes as planned, it expects to ¿le a formal application for government approval in 2014, construction would start in 2016 and the expanded pipeline would be in service by 2017. The Trans Mountain pipeline, in operation for almost 60 years, is currently the only west coast access for Canadian oil products, including about 90 percent of the gasoline supplied to the interior and south coast of British Columbia.

GOD SAVE THE QUEEN Queen Victoria makes her annual visit to Burnaby Village Museum on Monday to celebrate her 193rd birthday. Remarkably, she doesn’t seem to have aged since she died in 1901, as she walks sprightly up Main Street despite the rain, reacts to a speech in her honour and listens to bagpiper Joe McDonald play God Save the Queen, much to the delight of her loyal subjects.

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The developer is proposing to tap into the supplemental amenity density bonus program, which would add 80,944 square feet of additional Àoor space to the project. The density bonus would result in the developer making an estimated $7.5 million contribution to city hall, which will be put towards a future community amenity. The proposal is for 242 units, all two-bedroom-plus-den con¿gurations ranging in size from 772 to 1,498 square feet. All parking would be underground

and accessed from Barker Avenue. The developer would build to a LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) silver sustainability rating. In addition, the developer is proposing to provide 37 two-zone transit passes for two years for the complex’s residents, twice the required secured bicycle parking and funding for one-year memberships and registration fee for a car-sharing co-operative, for each of the units. It will also donate three vehicles to the co-op.

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Kent Rathwell, the founder and president of Sun Country Highway, at the wheel of a Tesla Roadster. He brought the electric sports car and Canada’s Àrst electric pick-up truck to BCIT on Tuesday. MARIO BARTEL NEWSLEADER

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Cars and trucks are Rob MacGregor’s life, ¿xing them, teaching others how to ¿x them. But with a ¿nite fuel supply and growing concern about greenhouse gases, he knows their—and his—days are numbered. So when the director of development and business at BCIT’s School of Transportation met Kent Rathwell, the founder of president of Sun Country Highway, a Saskatoon-based company working to install charging stations for electric vehicles across Canada, he saw the future. For the automotive industry, and his students. Tuesday, at MacGregor’s invitation, Rathwell brought some leading edge electric vehicle technology, including a Tesla Roadster sports car and Canada’s ¿rst electric pick-up truck, to BCIT’s Burnaby campus. The event was an opportunity for Àeet managers to get a close-up look at vehicles that could save them money as they save the environment, as well as a chance for MacGregor’s students to see the kinds of vehicles they’ll be working on in the future.

“We need to be seen as part of a movement,” said MacGregor. “As a leading institute of technology we have to lead the acceptance and application of this technology.” Having a little sizzle to sell the steak doesn’t hurt. The Roadster is a lithe little soft top whose 300-horsepower AC induction motor and singlespeed gearbox can get it to 100 kph in 3.7 seconds. It can travel almost 400 kilometres on a single charge, generating no emissions along the way. Its production run sold out in North America despite a price tag north of $100,000. The pick-up truck, built by VIA Motors, which converts conventional pick-ups, vans and hybrids from General Motors to electric drivetrains, can tow 6,500 pounds. But all that technology won’t get very far if the batteries can’t be charged, conveniently and cheaply. That’s where Rathwell’s company comes in. He’s looking to keep electric vehicles moving as simply as fossil-fueled cars by establishing the infrastructure of high speed charging stations at service centres, businesses, hotels and restaurants. The chargers would allow motorists to empower their

batteries while they have dinner, play a round of golf or stay overnight at a hotel, rather than the 12 hours it can take to top up the batteries using conventional household current. It’s like a chicken-and-egg thing, said Rathwell; people need reliable places to charge before they’ll commit to electric vehicles in a big way, but highspeed chargers won’t be widely available until there are more electric vehicles. It’s much like gas stations were back in the earliest days of the horseless carriage when there wasn’t a pump every few blocks, explained Rathwell of his plan to establish charging stations across the country where few currently exist. “But we’re trying to do it in one year.” After meeting MacGregor at the Vancouver Auto Show, he installed one of his company’s high-speed charging stations at BCIT’s automotive building, supplementing the four 110-volt and three 240-volt plug-ins already on campus. “These guys are putting their money where everybody else is just putting their mouth,” said MacGregor of his visitors. “This is not just stuff from textbooks anymore.” twitter.com/newsleaderfotog

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Time to ban pesticides It looks as if B.C. will get restrictions on the use of cosmetic pesticides—not the outright ban the province needs. An all-party government committee is making the recommendations after examining the issue. On the committee? Three Opposition New Democrats who say there’s enough evidence to support a complete ban on the commercial use of pesticides in the residential arena. But chair of the eight-member committee, Bill Bennett, says there isn’t enough science to warrant a total ban. So the province will likely have tighter rules surround the sale of weed killers. Not much more. We are not sure how much there is to study. The dumping of toxic chemicals on such “weeds” as dandelions and chickweed (which are both edible) is totally unnecessary. Why should those who can’t be bothered to weed by hand endanger others by building up a toxic environment? The province can look to such cities as Richmond, which has had a cosmetic pesticides bylaw since 2009. (Technically, it’s herbicides that such bylaws target, but most people involved in the debate refer to them as pesticides.) The bylaw came about in part from pressure from the community. The Richmond Pesticide Awareness Coalition was formed by concerned citizens, some of whom had actually been sprayed by weedicidal maniacs. Thanks to their lobbying, the message was heard at the provincial level. Ontario and Quebec have already banned cosmetic pesticide use and B.C. looks set to join them. More than 20 cities throughout B.C. have already banned cosmetic pesticide use. It’s essential to have a province-wide ban so we have the same rules for dandelion death juice for all municipalities. That brings greater awareness. So here’s hoping the province will give us a less toxic environment—both in the legislature and on our lawns. – Black Press

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Meeting Chinese ladies at the pool Meet people when all of you are stark naked and you have a different relationship right away. Few women at the public pool go into changing stalls; most would rather visit as they dry and dress. It’s mostly Chinese ladies at the times I go, mid-week, midmorning. There are young mothers with children for the Water Babies program, and there are middleaged women who work shifts or work at home and can come during the daytime. Elderly ladies come too, and it’s good to see the mix of ages. We are getting to know each other, gradually overcoming the language barrier. Often I am the only Caucasian there, and I only mention race because of language. I don’t speak Mandarin or Cantonese, but I sure wish I did—these women have lively conversations. They shout and hoot and argue. I try to guess their topics. At the showers the conversation is simple, “How do you turn on the hot water? Oh! Too hot!” and “Sorry, that’s my shampoo.” These ladies are exceptionally clean and

Anne Hopkinson bring four or ¿ve bottles of hair and body products. While I wait for a shower I imagine they are comparing conditioners or apricot scrubs. But they could be talking about the Canucks or holiday plans to Brazil. At the hair dryers the forced air is loud so they shout over it—lots of wind, lots of laughs. They look as my hair dries from Àat wet brown to curly blonde. I wonder what they’re saying, but smiles and nods answer that question. Communication by body language; “You’ve got strange hair.” In the dressing room they tell stories. Lillian is a real comedian and has them all gasping, wiping their eyes as they dry off. Ming sounds angry when she speaks but the others take it as normal so I guess she isn’t. There are

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serious conversations too, I can tell from the tone. As they struggle into underwear they might be discussing the best bargains at the market or the real estate boom and bust. Mei-Mei is obviously talking about her husband as she tells a long tale with many head shakes and shoulder shrugs. The others commiserate. I can’t participate in their conversation and wouldn’t want to intrude. I don’t want to eavesdrop yet can’t help but hear. They are con¿dent I don’t understand so they continue freely. I do know a few words and catch them in the fast stream of conversation: lao wai means foreigner. But I was born and raised in Vancouver, so they can’t be talking about me! There is the ease of speaking your native tongue versus the energy it takes to speak in a new language. I understand the relief of not translating, not planning every comment. I am always glad to ¿nd an English-speaking traveller or host on my trips, so I can put aside my iffy French and creative Spanish and relax into English.

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It must be the same for these women. They are wet and naked together in a capsule of time and privacy outside their daily chores and working lives—of course they speak in their own language. The more our neighbourhoods change the more I realize how important communication is. It does take time to make contact and begin to chat. I’m sure these Chinese ladies speak or understand more English than I do Mandarin or Cantonese. I’m sure we will move on from, “Is this your towel?” to other casual conversation. “Boy or girl?” is a good starter, and every woman wants to talk about her child. I’ll have to learn more than menu vocabulary and please and thank you. The newcomers will have to learn too. Until then though, we’ll do the best we can because we know we truly are the same under our clothes. Anne Hopkinson is a Burnaby resident still working on the three Rs: reading, writing, and rambling.

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Mayor’s stance on homelessness not helping Re: Burnaby council considers 401 Motor Inn proposal On May 4, two NDP MPs introduced a motion in Parliament that reads in part “that the government should support efforts by Canadian municipalities to combat homelessness.” In Burnaby that will be pretty hard to do since the city government continues to do nothing but mouth platitudes. They have one of the worst records in Metro Vancouver. While the surrounding cities of Vancouver, North Vancouver and Surrey to name a few, have initiated major efforts to tackle homelessness Burnaby continues to do nothing or even worse, as in the case of the recent 401 Motor Inn proposal, to obstruct others in their efforts to help. This just isn’t good enough! Apparently when the 401 matter was heard by Burnaby council it was made clear that the city wouldn’t be responsible for capital or operating funding. Mayor Corrigan is quoted as saying that other levels of government should come to the city with proposals for projects and not the other way around and that “this is about BC Housing coming to us” and that non-pro¿ts seem to expect the city “to go to the province, hat in hand.” This is the type of thinking that has resulted in the homelessness problem becoming so serious. Mayor Corrigan, as I have told you so often before, this is about co-operating with other levels of government, expediting rezoning, contributing surplus land, reducing development cost charges and providing other incentives. Everyone has do his share and you haven’t been doing yours. Change your ways, Mayor Corrigan, or sooner or later the people will realize that you are part of the problem rather than the solution and get rid of you. Garth Evans Burnaby

LET’S MAKE THIS WORK I’m thrilled to hear that the Portland Hotel Society is attempting to covert the 401 Motel into transitional housing for those in need. The high cost of housing in Burnaby and the rest of the Lower Mainland has made it next to impossible for people who have fallen on hard times to get back on their feet, and the lack of pure rental stock or subsidized housing has exacerbated those problems. This has led to higher rates of poverty in the area and an increasing cost of living that’s making it dif¿cult for families to afford the basics of survival. The increase in food bank usage is just another symptom of high housing costs and the lack of affordable housing, even if it’s transitional like the 401 Motor Inn proposal would be. Everyone agrees that

much more needs to be done to provide for the housing needs of people in the city, and that transitional housing would seem to be the best choice at the current time. I realize it’s a short timeframe, but I urge council to see whether converting the motel could be done, even if the information is simply used as a means of determining how to make similar zoning and usage changes in other locations throughout the city. More needs to be done, now we just have to ¿nd a way to do it in a way that makes sense for all involved. Trevor Ritchie Burnaby

LET’S AVOID PERSONAL SHOTS Re: Armchair critic? (Letters, NewsLeader, May 18) Larry Hayes’ recent comments demonstrate that he supports the BTA/

BCTF position related to the province-wide boycott of extracurricular activities. He states that “they (BTA/ BCTF) have little other choice.” Because he accepts the latter, he also supports the BTA/BCTF position to reprimand teachers who might choose to volunteer. Apparently this is part of the “collective bargaining process.” As school board chair, I will assume that he speaks for the entire collection of Burnaby Citizens Association school trustees. A province-wide boycott of extracurricular activities and the subsequent threats to teachers who might continue to volunteer is wrong. These actions hurt students, parents and teachers. The BTA/BCTF understood the consequences of their actions and they chose to act in spite of who they might hurt. Mr. Hayes’ comments related to his support of

the BTA/BCTF position speak to BCA’s close union ties. Very simply, the BCA trustees work for the unions. Hayes’ comments imply that the trustees care more about the union’s position then children, parents and teachers. His response also illuminates his real personality and that of the entire group of trustees. Instead of a thoughtful and reÀective response about what the trustees are doing to assist the constituent groups get through this very dif¿cult time, he ¿nds it necessary to make a personal attack. This attempt at a stinging rebuttal would be laughable if they weren’t so sad and alarming. Are personal attacks and ridicule the way he and the other trustees deal with people who don’t agree with them? He should take a lesson from Adrian Dix, who says that public leaders need

to take the high road and refrain from personal attacks. Shame on you. Rennie Maierle Burnaby

FARE THEE WELL We have mixed emotions when leaders like Burnaby School District Superintendent Claudio Morelli announce their plans to retire. On the one hand we’re happy for them. On the other hand we feel a real loss. We’re losing of 34 years of accumulated wisdom. Losing a true gentleman who, with former Board of Education Chair Diana Mumford, helped start to address the lack of programs for gifted children. Burnaby’s primary and intermediate Challenge Programs are just part of the legacy he leaves behind. For that we sincerely thank you Mr. Morelli! Peter & Charlene Cech Burnaby

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If approved, the 12-acre Station Square property could eventually be home to ¿ve residential towers, pedestrian shopping streets, retail and of¿ces. Eventually, he said, all four corners of the intersection at Edmonds and Kingsway will be redeveloped. Bosa Properties’ condominium towers and the Tommy Douglas Library behind it have dramatically changed a corner that was long a vacant lot. The Rona store site will likely be redeveloped, he said, and city hall has yet to decide what to do with the Edmonds senior centre site when the centre moves early next year into the new Edmonds Community Centre, currently under construction. Redevelopment of the Value Village site will be “huge” for the community, bringing more people into the area and adding to the city’s tax base, McDonell said. He expects more change will come to the neighbourhood once the city completes its update to the EdmondsSixth Street plan sometime in late summer or early fall. “Developers, everybody’s holding off, I think, waiting to see what kind of design we’re coming up with.”

Burnaby city hall will also factor into the changes, he said, noting that it’s been buying up properties off Edmonds Street over the past eight or nine years with the intention of building off-street parking lots to serve local shops, restaurants and other businesses, just like in the Heights neighbourhood along Hastings Street. As for Value Village, a company of¿cial did not return messages by the NewsLeader requesting comment on the land sale and the Burnaby store’s future. However, back in March, a City of New Westminster planning report stated the proponent of a new building in Queensborough, Beedie Development Group, is proposing to include Value Village as a tenant. The Beedie proposal is for a 45,530-square-foot building between Starlight Casino and Lowe’s Home Improvement Warehouse. Value Village would take up 30,000 square feet of the space, the report said. Its Edmonds and Kingsway store is less than six kilometres away. But it will be some time before Beedie can start construction. It still needs to get all the required approvals from New Westminster city hall and to preload part of the property.

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April may be known for the showers that bring May Àowers, but in the newspaper business it’s awards season and the NewsLeader was showered with industry accolades. Graphic artist Matt Blair received four Ma Murray community newspaper awards, including a pair of golds, a silver and a bronze, for his work on various ad campaigns and a promotional campaign to introduce members of the NewsLeader staff to our readers. The Ma Murray awards recognize the best editorial and advertising CHOW work from community newspapers in British Columbia and the Yukon. Editor Chris Bryan was awarded ¿rst place for his opinion writing by the Suburban Newspapers of America, an industry organization that represents more than 2,000 local newspapers across North America. Reporter Wanda Chow was awarded a third place for investigative reporting by the SNA for a story she did exposing the questionable business practices of a Burnaby esthetics school. Photographer/reporter Mario Bartel’s story about some of the pitfalls student athletes face when pursuing athletic scholarships in the United States was awarded a second place in sports writing by the SNA, and his pro¿le of New Westminster music studio, Bully’s, won a third place for arts and entertainment writing.

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Metro previously estimated morningonly sprinkling would cut regional water use at peak hours by 12 per cent and by three per cent on peak days. Although most cities were already directing residents to follow the new rules last summer, Woods was unable to say how effective the policy was in cutting use last year because of the unusually cool and rainy weather last June and July. “We saw very low peak day demands last year but a large part of that was because of the weather,” he said. Even-numbered addresses can sprinkle Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays, while odd-numbered homes get Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays. Residents previously were allowed to sprinkle both mornings and evenings on two designated days.

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Lisa Codd 1912 and 1913 were the peak years for immigration to Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;in 1912, 375,756 people immigrated to Canada, and over 400,000 in 1913. For many, immigrating to North America was seen as a way to escape political tension in other parts of the world, and to secure a better economic future. By 1912, the population of Burnaby was 15,000 peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;a rapid increase from only 3,500 in 1910. While the population boom inĂ&#x20AC;uenced the entire community, North Burnaby experienced the greatest change. At the museumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s temporary exhibit gallery,

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Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not surprising that the museumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s carousel dates from 1912, as wooden carousels were a very popular amusement at the time. Visitors this summer can learn about the history of the 100-year-old C.W. Parker Carousel, and see photographs of the factory where it was made, as well as try out the museumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new touch-screen computers to learn about the history and design of the beautiful hand-carved horses. Interurban 1223, the museumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s restored B.C. Electric Railway tram, also dates from 1912. In 1912, the B.C. Electric Railway was by far the largest electric railway system in Canada, with over 200 miles of track. Burnaby was served by three interurban lines, two that connected Vancouver and New Westminster through Burnaby, and one that ran between Richmond and New Westminster along the Fraser River. There was also a new streetcar line that ran between Edmonds and New Westminster via 12th Street. Residents of North Burnaby were looking forward to the

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D TEbook EVENTS Clear the Clutter: When: Tuesday, May 29. Where: College for the Retired, 6650 Southoaks Cres., Burnaby. Info: 604-527-8732.

Maple Leaf Singers: Presents Seize the Day! The dynamic performance will have you chanting Glory, Glory Hallelujah, knowing that you Can’t Fight This Feeling as you fly high on Four Strong Winds. It will have you remembering that Anything Goes as you get ready to Rock the Boat and enter the Time Warp. When: Saturday, May 26, 8 p.m. and Sunday, May 27, 2 p.m. Where: Massey

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This is Carnival: Melo Productions’ Caribbean Days fashion show and dance. Dance music by Daddy Mikey. When: Saturday, May 26, 9:30 p.m. Where: Hilton Vancouver Metrotown, 6083 McKay Ave., Burnaby. Tickets: $15 at Highlife Records, Zulu Records, Salon Supreme, Rehanah’s Roti, Piassa Hairdressing Salon, Patty Shop & Caribbean Market. Info: 604-945-9010, meloproductions@telus.net or www.meloproductions. net.

Liberal Party of Canada: Drop by to meet and mingle at a “friendraiser” with the Burnaby-New Westminster riding a s s o c i a t i o n ’s executive. When: Saturday, May 26, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Where: Waves Coffee, 7315 Edmonds St., Burnaby. Info: sdhillon123@hotmail.com.

Last Monday at the Movies: Arts Council of New Westminster presents My Week with Marilyn. When: Monday, May 28, 7:30 p.m. Where: Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth Ave., New Westminster. Tickets: $9 at the door. Info: 604-521-5050, www.masseytheatre.com.

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Beta Avenue to Boundary, street festival from 11 a.m.). Info: 604-294-8899 or www. hatsoffday.com. Plant sale: Hosted by Burnaby Cactus & Succulent Society. When: Saturday, June 9, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Where: Royal Square Mall, 8th and McBride Blvd., New Westminster. Info: Pat, 604921-7042. Visual Verse: Exhibition of 40 poems interpreted visually. When: Runs to May 31. Where: The Network Hub, second floor of the River Market, 810 Quayside Dr., New Westminster.

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donations of paperback books and magazines, particularly large print, for patients. Magazines should be no more than two years old and Harlequin romances not needed. Donations can be dropped off at Volunteer Resources, level 0, east end of the hospital. Info: Marilyn, 604-412-6130. Social Dances: Enjoy an afternoon or evening of social dancing. Each sessions has a live band, refreshments and a great atmosphere. When: Tuesday afternoons and Thursday nights. Where: Bonsor Recreation Complex, 6550 Bonsor Ave., Burnaby. Cost: $5 members, $6 nonmembers. Info: 604-2974580.

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D TEbook EVENTS Burnaby North Senior Secondary reunion: The 50-year reunion for the Class of 1962 is being planned for Sept. 22, 2012. Info: burnabynorth. grad1962@gmail.com.

and experience a full day of entertainment featuring performances from celebrated blues and roots musicians on two stages. When: Saturday, Aug. 11, 2-10 p.m. (gates open 1 p.m.) Where: Deer Lake Park.

Info and tickets: www. burnabybluesfestival. com or 604-205-3000.

Big Brothers of Greater Vancouver: Looking for both male and female Burnaby-area

volunteers for its in-school mentoring program at Maywood, Stride Av e n u e and Stoney Creek community schools. Time commitment is one hour each week on school grounds.

Big Brothers accepts volunteers from varying situations providing they are 18+ and pass a criminal record check and eager to make a difference. Info: bigbrothersvancouver. com.

Information Sessions for Prospective Foster Parents: Looking to make a difference in the lives of children and youth in your community? Monthly information sessions

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Discovery Day Festival: Please note, this event has been cancelled. Hats Off Day: Come and experience Hats Off Day at the Heights where the community gets together and celebrates. There will be a parade and a street festival with lots of music, food and activities. When: Saturday, June 2, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Where: Between Boundary Road and Gamma Avenue on Hastings Street in North Burnaby. Info: burnabyheights. com.

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Mind Over Mountain Adventure Race: MOMAR is an off road multi-sport sprint adventure race that requires teams to mountain bike, kayak, trail run, trek and orienteer through a series of checkpoints over a 30 or 50 km course. When: Saturday, June 2. Where: Burnaby. Info: www. mindovermountain. com or info@ mindovermountain. com.

Giro di Burnaby: Giro di Burnaby, a criterium cycle race featuring some of the world’s top racers, is back again for 2012 in the Heights neighbourhood. The race is part of BC Superweek. When: Thursday, July 12, 4-10 p.m. Where: Between MacDonald and Rosser avenues on Hastings Street, Burnaby. Info: girodiburnaby.com.

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SPORTS Reaching out from the ring MMA training changes lives for youth Mario Bartel photo@burnabynewsleader.com

Johan Ospina loved soccer. But soccer didn’t love him back. His aggressive style of play produced a steady stream of yellow cards and frustration. But when Ospina discovered a gym that specialized in mixed martial arts in the ground Àoor shopping complex of his apartment building across from Central Park in Burnaby, his sporting endeavours took a new direction. So did his life. At the time, Ospina wasn’t exactly a top-drawer student at Moscrop secondary. He was easily distracted, more apt to hit the on button for his TV or computer than the books when he got home. The discipline of a training regime and the camaraderie of the gym changed that. “All that extra energy, all that extra anger, the gym helped channel it in a positive direction,” says Ospina, 18, who will graduate this spring. It also got the attention of his half-brother Kevin Toro, 14. When he started joining Johan at the gym, he says he gained con¿dence, came out of his shell. Those are just the kind of endorsements the owner of Clinch MMA gym, Sal Ram, likes to hear. So he’s hoping to reach more youth by starting a free outreach program every Saturday, giving young people a chance to try his beloved sport and

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Under the watchful eye of Sal Ram, Johan Ospina and Kevin Toro have managed to channel some of their aggression and energy into training for the mixed martial arts.

perhaps turn their own troubles into something constructive. Ram’s been there. A gym rat who studied traditional martial arts since he was seven years old, earning a couple of black belts along the way, Ram was captivated by the mixed martial arts when it started to grapple its way from the sports underground into the mainstream. He loved training six to eight hours a day preparing for competitive bouts. But he kept getting injured.

Even if his technique was sound, he somehow ended up hobbled, in pain. Three years ago, after yet another MRI for an injury, his doctor discovered the cause for his apparent fragility, a tumor in his spine. “It was a relief to ¿nally know what was wrong,” says Ram, 36. Two discs in his vertebrae were removed, another reconstructed. He had to learn how to walk again. His competitive ¿ghting days

were over, but he felt the need to pass on the knowledge and experience he’d gained from his years in the gym. “It was dif¿cult to stay away,” says Ram. “The martial arts have helped me overcome the setbacks in my own life. You’ve got to be able to push yourself physically and mentally. You learn a lot about yourself.” He opened Clinch. Working with the kids, he started noticing some of their friends showing up,

usually just to watch. With the mixed martial arts a big attraction in arenas and on TV, the sport has become cool. Ram’s outreach program is his way of spinning that cool factor into something that might help put some of those kids on a positive path. After all, getting caught in a scissor lock has a way of humbling even the cockiest swagger. “When guys come in here, they might have a chip on their shoulder,” says Ram. “But egos are quickly crushed.” Transforming those egos into con¿dence and self-esteem is the goal of his weekly drop-in sessions. Each starts with a warm up routine of skipping, or clinching, or rolling. Then his volunteer instructors teach basic techniques. Along the way they’re talking about leadership, mentorship. Soon, like Ospina and his halfbrother, they’re hanging about less, watching less TV, getting more of their schoolwork done so they can come to the gym to train. More importantly, they learn to leave their aggression and frustration on the mat. “You have so much respect for what you learn in the gym, you don’t take it outside because it wouldn’t be fair to the gym,” says Ospina. • The youth outreach program at Clinch gym runs every Saturday from 2:30-4 p.m. For more information go to www.clinch4life. com

Burnaby/New West squad second at U15 hoop A team coached by New Westminster secondary senior girls bench boss Doug Woodward ¿nished second at a British Columbia under-15 girls basketball tournament held in Langley last weekend. Langley/Brookswood downed Woodward’s squad of Burnaby and New West players 47-30 in the ¿nal. In the semis, BNW defeated Vancouver Island South 53-43 after taking out South

Kamloops 52-35 in the quarter-¿nals. They began the tournament by downing Vancouver East 34-26. Hannah DeVos and Lauren Denusik of New Westminster were on the team along with Michelle and Monique Sargent (Burnaby Mountain), April Strand (Alpha), Gabrielle Laguerta (St. Thomas More), Zion Corrales Nelson (STM), Alix and Brooke Gabriel (Notre Dame), and Zuri Copland (Alpha).

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A team made up of Burnaby and New Westminster players coached by New Westminster’s Doug Woodward (background right), Ànished second at an under-15 girls basketball tournament in Langley last weekend.

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Tough start to season for Lakers It was a tough way to start the 2012 Western Lacrosse Association season for the Burnaby Lakers. Despite outshooting their visitors from Victoria 50-31 at Bill Copeland Arena on Friday, the Lakers were defeated 11-7 by the

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Tough time for juniors The Victoria Day weekend wasn’t too enjoyable for the Burnaby Jr. A Lakers. On Saturday, the Delta Islanders defeated the visiting Lakers 9-7 at Ladner Arena by jumping out to a 4-1 lead in the ¿rst period. Bryan Gillis scored three goals and added an assist while Josh Simons scored twice while assisting on another. Colton Down and Kevin Lemond got the other Burnaby goals with Kris Liset and Cameron Clark kicking in four assists each. Despite the loss, the Lakers

outshot the Isles 38-33. On Sunday, Burnaby’s record dropped to 1-5 as the Lakers fell 14-3 to the ¿rst place Coquitlam Adanacs (6-0). The A’s came out the gate with ¿ve ¿rst-period goals and extended their lead to 6-0 before Simons scored Burnaby’s ¿rst goal. Jaeden Gastaldo, with a shorthanded marker, and Adam Phillips also scored for the Lakers, who were outshot 53-38. Next up for the Lakers is a trip to Victoria to play the Shamrocks (4-3) on Saturday and then to Langley (2-4) to take on the Thunder next Tuesday. Their next home game is a rematch with the Thunder on Sunday, June 3, 7 p.m.

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bocce with his friends. As a man of fine taste and solid values, he trusts Boffo’s reputation of being the best in the industry. He is proud of his new home at Firma and is looking forward to a new chapter in his life.

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‘Pre-planning saves you ... headaches in the end’

Tech tips for new homeowners With the ever-growing amount of available home technology, buyers need to keep an eye on the trends as well as their future plans. “Pre-planning saves you money and headaches in the end,” says Lee Rente of Encore Security and Automation. He suggests that homeowners think about what they will eventually want. Everything from cameras to speakers will need to have a wire somewhere. The first tip Rente gives buyers is to make sure the house is pre-wired for sound, security, television and Internet. “Making sure a wire is where it needs to be will save you a lot of money in the end,” he says, since having to go in and

wire a house once the drywall is up will force the installer to cut holes in walls and ceilings to run the wire through. If you’re planning to mount a television, Rente recommends you look at the construction of your home first. “It is very difficult to hang a TV on steel studding,” he says. “It doesn’t really support weight well.” Instead, he tells homeowners to look for a piece of wood between the studs and behind the drywall. The advice he gives homeowners is to share. “Always tell the tradespeople your ideas,” he says, adding that it will help both parties on their journey to creating the perfect home.

On the bottom floor, all of the units have single-car garages except for B-plan homes, which come with tandem garages. Homes with singlecar garages include finished basement spaces with a bedroom and bathroom. For your guests, pathways crisscrossing the development will link

visitor parking with each building. Brady says these walking spaces add a sense of community to Pier 16. “It feels like you’re walking up to a home, not a number,” she says. Homes at Pier 16 start at $369,900. For more information, visit www. pier16.ca or call 604-542-1616.

Making a satisfying whole

South Surrey gets classy at Woodbridge’s Pier 16 by Colin Oswin

Step up into class at Pier 16. The project, from developer Woodbridge Homes, features 41 threeand four-bedroom townhomes right in the heart of South Surrey. Touring the show home, it becomes clear how many small choices in the finishings add up to a satisfying whole. Where many developments opt for intricate, colourful and showy tile backsplashes in the kitchen, Pier 16 offers a relatively simple pattern with larger, plain tiles that remind the viewer of exposed brick. It provides an air of confidence, like someone who knows they don’t need to show off. Sales manager Trina Brady says this approach has made Pier 16 popular among younger and older buyers alike. “It’s very classy and simple; you can dress it up with add-ons,” she says. “It leaves it as a blank slate for the buyer to fill.” You get this sense from the whole kitchen: the quartz countertops are a little thicker than usual and the undermount sink is a little deeper than usual. It adds up to a satisfying package. The main floor kitchen/dining room/ living room has an open concept layout, and it flows well from one setting to the next. Brady says she encountered a bit of skepticism when describing the L-shaped kitchen, but that quickly dissipated when they saw the room in person. That’s because the kitchen L remains unobtrusive even as it stretches into the middle of the space. “The design here really makes it feel like a large island and not a barrier,” Brady says. Every home includes nine-foot ceilings, and you will get tons of light coming in from the generously sized windows. Heading upstairs, you’ll find the same big, bright windows in all of the bedrooms along with a good amount of closet space. A huge deck flows out from the master bedroom and over the driveway.

It spans the entire width of the house while extending out by eight feet, which provides lots of outdoor space for relaxing as well as shelter for your car. The master ensuite comes with a marble countertop, his-and-hers sinks and an oversize glass shower. The shower is big without becoming obtrusive and taking over the bathroom. Brady says the glass walls on the shower kept the space wide open. “To have it all see-through takes away barriers that would otherwise obstruct views where a normal wall would be,” she says.

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Kitchens at Pier 16, above, are built in an open concept layout that ﬂows into the living and dining areas, top. With nine-foot ceilings and chic laminate ﬂooring, the homes are modern and elegant, and include thoughtful details such as quartz countertops, stainless-steel appliances and plenty of natural light from the large windows.

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

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

GARDENING

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

Factory Direct Pricing Free Estimates * BBB * WCB * Insured

GARDEN ROTOTILLING. Is your lawn being destroyed? We are certified to kill Chaffer Beetles. Lawn aeration, Reseeding or Installations. stump grinding, hedge Trimming, tree services. Cell: 778 885-6488

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MAAN LANDSCAPING

HOME IMPROVEMENTS Carpentry, painting, drywall, tiles Quality work - reasonable price Martin 778-355-5840

~ NEW LAWNS ~ FENCES - Chain Link & Cedar Patios, Ponds & Waterfalls, Drains, Retaining Walls, Pruning, Hedging, Trimming 30 yrs. exp. 604-864-8682 or 604-835-4498

MLG ENTERPRISES All Aspects Landscaping & Garden Solutions

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ALTERNATIVE HEALTH

CONCRETE & PLACING

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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

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MOVING & STORAGE

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

ABBA MOVERS & DEL. Res/com 1-4 ton truck, 1 man $35/hr, 2 men from $45. Honest, bsmt clean up. 25 yrs of experience.604-506-7576

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

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

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AFFORDABLE MOVING Local & Long Distance

1. Use a KEYWORD. Start your ad with the item for sale, the service offered or the job title.

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

2. Be DESCRIPTIVE. Give customers a reason to respond. Advertisers have found that the more information you provide, the better the response. 3. LIMIT abbreviations. Use only standard abbreviations to avoid confusion & misinterpretations. 4. INCLUDE PRICE. Always include the price of the item for sale/rent. 5. GET ATTENTION! Use enhancements, such as LARGE TYPE, white space, borders, graphics, etc. to bring attention to your ad. 6. How to RESPOND. Always include a phone number (with area code) and/or area. For more information & assistance please contact one of our professional classified sales representatives 604-575-5555

MOVING & STORAGE

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

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

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329 PAINTING & DECORATING

A1 PAINTING Co. Exterior painting & Pressure Washing. Exc prices. Call Inderjit (604)721-0372 AAA PRECISION PAINTING. Quality work. 778-881-6096.

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 341

PRESSURE WASHING

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 356

RUBBISH REMOVAL

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 560

MISC. FOR SALE

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

TRANSPORTATION 810

TRANSPORTATION

AUTO FINANCING

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SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

TOP CA$H PAID TODAY For SCRAP VEHICLES!

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

PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour (Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Services. www.paintspecial.com

BESTWAY PAINTING & DECORATING Interior / Exterior Small / Big Jobs Comm/Res. Fully Insured.

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353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

PORT MOODY. Tides @ 300 Klahanie 2 bdrm apt, greenbelt, patio, u/g pkng, canoe club amens. N/S, N/P. $1350/mo. 604-469-1985.

MINING, The New Gold Concentrating Shaker Tables. State of the art. Amazing results. Manufactured in BC. Call (604)869-6007 or (604)869-8413

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

T & K Haulaway

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

~ Crown Molding Installation ~ Staining & Custom Painting Laminate ﬂrs ~ H/W Reﬁnishing Mention this ad for $200. off on minimum $1000 job.

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

Isaac 604-727-5232

John 778-881-6737

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

359 SAND, GRAVEL & TOPSOIL

Mainland Rooﬁng Ltd.

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

REAL ESTATE 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

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OPEN HOUSE

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

PAINTING/PRESSURE WASHING Commercial/Residential Call today! 778-387-3002

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

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

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RUBBISH REMOVAL

Andrew 604-618-8585 $ Best Rates $

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

On Time, As Promised, Service Guaranteed!

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

JUNK REMOVAL Recycled Earth Friendly

PLUMBING

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 ~

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PRESSURE WASHING POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING

SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE

Call Ian 604-724-6373

PETS

220.JUNK(5865)

Serving The Lower Mainland Since 1988

.Enterprise Plumbing, Heaitng, Gasfitting

GARAGE SALES

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PETS

FLEETWOOD WASTE Bin Rentals 10-30 Yards. Call Ken at 604-294-1393

CAIRN Terriers. Shots, dewormed. Ready to go to good homes. $650: 604-807-5204.

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

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

BRIDGEVIEW FLEA MARKET Every Sunday, Year Round, 80 Vendors 7am-3pm, 11475-126a St. Sry. Info./Book Table 604-625-3208 New West. MOVING SALE, Sat/Sun, May 26 & 27, 10am-4pm. 366 Hospital St. (off Columbia St.) Everything For Sale !!! Cancelled if raining

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GARAGE SALES

COQUITLAM:

HUMONGOUS GARAGE SALE Sat. Apr 16th, 9am-2pm HILLSIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH 1393 AUSTIN AVE. HOT DOGS, POP & BAKE SALE

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

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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 BISTRO SET $149 62000 BTU BBQ’S ONLY $249 #1-5628

RIVERBEND DRIVE BURNABY 604.525.8333 (Marine Way at Marshland)

HOMES FOR RENT

SUITES, LOWER

660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS

www.dannyevans.ca

Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley

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APARTMENT/CONDO

Burnaby:

CLAREMONT TERRACE

** 6960 ELWELL ST ** Near HighGate Mall Quiet, Spacious 1 Bdrm Suites.

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

Call 604-525-2661

BURNABY S, Nelson & Rumble. 1 bdrm grnd lvl bsmt ste. Nr transit, Metrotown, schls. $650 utils incl. NP/NS. Avail now. (604)451-5150 COQUITLAM WW Plateau. Bright grnd level 2 bdrm. Lndry incl. $850. N/S, N/P. Avail now. 604-808-2964.

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

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

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CARS - DOMESTIC

1985 CADILLAC SEVILLE, 4 L, loaded, all options, mint in/out. all orig, and car cover. 70,000 orig miles. $5000 obo. (604)505-7713.

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

Cock-A-Poo x Poo pups. 1st shots Vet checked, non-shedding, S.Sry. $600. 604-541-9163/604-785-4809 COCKER SPANIEL Puppies Family raised – pure bred, no papers, $500. (604) 888-0832 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 TOY POODLE puppies. 1 apricot, 1 white, both male. Adorable. $700. 778-240-2400 (Cloverdale)

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 533

FERTILIZERS

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

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FURNITURE

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

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MISC. FOR SALE

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

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

SUITES, UPPER

2000 SATURN 4 door, auto, 248K, new brakes, tires, waterpump, perfect car, $2500. (778)866-8218 2001 CHEV CAVALIER, 5spd manual, 4dr, low kms, new aircare, $2450 firm. 604-538-4883 2004 BUICK RENDEZVOUS, immac, senior driven, 105K, no accid. $8000. call: (604)807-1894

BURNABY newly reno 2 bdrm suite, newly painted, 4 appl., N/S N/P. $800 mo. Now (604)515-0565

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

2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA, 1.8T turbo, 4 dr sedan, std, all options, exc cond. $5300 obo 604-780-8404

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2003 TOYOTA COROLLA 5 spd manual, silver, 152K, 1 owner, great on gas, winter & summer tires. $5500. Call 604-560-1684.

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 NEW WESTMINSTER, 828 Royal Ave. Brand new 2/bdrm T/H, 6/appli, sec parking, Avail now. Nr SkyTrain. TJ @ Sutton Proact, (604)728-5460 PITT MEADOWS: 2 - 3 bdrm co-op T/H $1030/mo - $1134/mo. Shares req’d. Close to WCE, schools & shopping. No subsidy available. 19225 119th Ave. For more info & to book an appt. call 604-465-1938

TRANSPORTATION

BURNABY

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

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Beautiful, executive-style 3 storey house with walk-out basement, incredible view, 4 bdrm & 3 baths plus a fully self-contained 2 bedroom suite. This home has been completely renovated with new electrical, plumbing, heating, roof and designer finishings. Call June to view 604-418-1242 Royal LePage Coronation Park

RENTALS

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

The Scrapper

14519 St. Andrews Dr. North Surrey $659,999 Open House Sunday 1pm - 4pm

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

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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.

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

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

ABBOTSFORD: For Lease: 12,000 sf industrial bldg with 3 large overhead drs & office. 1 acre paved and fenced yard with ample parking. Located close to Mt Lehman interchange. Call Ken 604-855-6430

PORT COQUITLAM Brand new 1 bdrm house incl w/d & cable. NS/NP. Avail June 1st. $800/mo +utils. Call 604-866-8182

SUNDECKS

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PROFESSIONAL and exp’d team at your service. Nice & clean work! Ext / int. Insured, WCB, reliable. Call for free estimate 604.780.3183. Web: goflyingcolors.com

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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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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

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

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AUTO FINANCING

2004 G 35 COUP INFINITI, grey, 2 dr., 125 km, good cond., auto, all pwr, $16,800. Call (604)773-3413 / 604-395-7708. 2004 MERCEDES E500, 4-matic, 4 dr, fully loaded, auto, black, 145K. good cond, no accid, $10,700 obo. 778-881-1216.

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MOTORCYCLES

RECREATIONAL/SALE

2004 Itasca Senova 30 ft, V10, 75,000k. New tires. Gen. 12 ft slide. $35,000: 1-(604)820-0395 2008 FREEDOM SPIRIT 20’ travel trailer, like new, hardly used, a/c, f/s, dble bed, dble sink, nook, couch 2 prop tanks/2 batteries, $10,500 obo. Must sell. (604)581-5117

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

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 www.aptrentals.net

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www.PreApproval.cc DL# 7557 COQUITLAM WW Plateau. Two 2 bdrm condos, near all amens, Douglas Coll, schools, Aquatic Cntr & Coq Ctr. 6 appli’s, storage, fitness centre. NS/NP. 1 in Silver Springs $1325 and 1 near City Hall $1275. Avail June 1st. Call 604-941-3259. NEW WEST 621 Colburne St. 1 Bdrm avail June or July 1. $735 + utils. Updated new suite. No pets Call: 604-454-4540. NEW WESTMINSTER

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 NEW WESTMINSTER

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

Call 604-540-6732

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Auto Loans or We Will Pay You $1000

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

TRUCKS & VANS

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

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1990 Chevy 20 van, good work truck, $1,000. Call 604-298-1238. 2000 DURANGO 4X4, loaded, seats 7, AirCrd, exc. cond. $4100 obo. Call 604-780-8404 2002 FORD E350 Cargo Van, new tires and battery, recently serviced, $5500. Call (604)728-0866 (Surrey) 2005 FORD F150, 4X4, crew cab , green, auto, 160 kms, options, $12,000 firm. Call 604-538-9257.

MOTORCYCLE HAULER, single/ dble/trpl large lockable utility box for all your gear. Wide easy load alum. ramp incl. $1295. 778-888-6805.

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847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES

2007 NISSAN ARMADA SE silver 44,000 mls, 8 pass Exc. Cond! $21,900/obo. 604-309-7956 (Abby)

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

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(Back massage & remove blackheads) $30 Full manicure .................................... $15 Full pedicure ..................................... $19 Parafin hand treatment .....................$6 Parafin foot treatment ......................$9 Brow tint ..............................................$8 Lash tint ............................................. $10 Permanent Makeup (Tattoo) available Ear Piercing (includes earring) ............................$10

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