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Zhao’s killer given life
10 years too long for guilty verdict in case: Kwan Wanda chow
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after raising her three kids at home for 20 years, nancy von euw is embarking on a new career as a model. she’s trying to become the “face” of surrey central city shopping mall against other models young enough to be her children.
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Last week Nancy von Euw was a swearing, smoking alcoholic dying of throat cancer. On Saturday she hopes to become the new “face” of Central City mall in Surrey. The former is a role von Euw played in a production at the Vancouver Fringe Festival. The latter is an unexpected turn for the 51-year-old mother of three who’s competing against 17 other finalists—most young enough to be her children—in the Central City
Model Search. The winner, to be determined by an online vote and a grand finale modeling competition at the mall on Oct. 6, will be featured in the shopping centre’s advertising campaigns, on billboards and transit posters for the coming year. Von Euw, who studied theatre when she was much younger, thought she’d left footlights and pancake makeup behind when she started working overseas, met her husband, then eventually settled in Burnaby to raise her kids. A family
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health crisis a couple of years ago changed her outlook, rejigged her priorities. “I realized life is too short,” says von Euw. “Life can change in an instant and if you have things to do, you should do them.” With two of her kids off to Simon Fraser University, and the third in high school, von Euw decided it was time to get back into acting. She started auditioning for roles in community theatre. Inevitably she was cast in “mom” roles. She did a few modeling gigs,
mostly as the mother of the bride or groom in wedding scenarios. When von Euw saw an ad in the NewsLeader for the Central City competition, she thought why not? “Who else was going to be crazy enough to be a model at 51?” she says. “What’s the worst thing that can happen? They can say no and I move on.” They didn’t. Of more than 400 applicants, von Euw was shortlisted for an interview that would determine the contest’s 18 finalists. please see SettINg AN exAMpLe, A13
Ang Li, long accused of murdering his girlfriend Amanda Zhao in Burnaby, has been found guilty of murder by a court in China and sentenced to life in prison. While Li, who has since changed his name to Jiaming Li, is likely to appeal, the verdict brings to an end a decade of frustration for Zhao’s family. Zhao was a 20-year-old exchange student from China living in a Burnaby basement suite when she was killed in October 2002. She had been living with Li, her boyfriend and also a Chinese exchange student, who reported her missing. Zhao’s body was found 11 days later in the woods near Mission and two days after that, Li fled to China and he was eventually charged in absentia with murder by the RCMP. see A ‘very’, A3
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City council names eight Local Heroes Wanda Chow
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Burnaby city hall will be honouring eight Burnaby residents with its annual Local Hero Award. Since 1997, 217 people have received the award, which recognizes people who have made contributions to community well-being in Burnaby over an extended period of time in multiple ways. After receiving 14 nominations and reviewing them against the criteria, eight were proposed for the awards. They include: • Karen Corcoran, a longtime volunteer with the Hastings Brentwood Community Police Office. She was instrumental in starting the Business Watch program in North Burnaby, and in helping develop “comfort bagsâ€? for children in crisis or who are victims of crime. • Thea Juett, a retired social
worker who co-founded Burnaby Hospice Society “with the conviction that no one should have to die alone,â€? said the staff report. For the past 25 years she has been an active volunteer with both the hospice society and St. Michael’s Extended Care and Hospice Facility. • Maria Motta, a longtime volunteer with South Burnaby Neighbourhood House (SBNH) and the Healthy Heart Program at Burnaby Hospital. Her passion for cooking has led her to prepare food for community dinners and fundraising events, cookies for kids at SBNH daycares, and meals and snacks for participants in seniors and Healthy Heart programs. • Vivian Pinter, a dedicated volunteer with Burnaby North Girl Guides, the Capitol Hill elementary parent advisory council, and her local Block Watch chapter.
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• Michael Raynor, an active volunteer with the Community Centred College for the Retired since 1999 and a longtime Mason and Shriner. Along with wife Barbara, he cleans and restores electronics equipment for reuse and recycling, works at food
banks and puts together comfort kits for the homeless. • Linda Saunders, a longtime volunteer at the Wildlife Rescue Association of B.C., who cares for the injured animals, builds needed facilities and is active in fundraising.
• Tanaya Shaw, a longtime volunteer with the City of Burnaby’s Citizen Support Services Department in the Baby Cuddle program, assisting new mothers with daily tasks and providing respite care for older siblings, collecting household items for client families. She has also accompanied families with sick infants to the hospital to provide support and help look after their older children. • Marilena (Marilyn) Soligo, a dedicated volunteer at the Community Centred College for the Retired since 1998, leading Spanish and Italian language classes, and at St. Helen’s Parish in Burnaby, helping with the mission society, church events and food drives. Nominees will receive their Local Hero Awards at the Nov. 5 council meeting at 7 p.m. in city hall council chambers. twitter.com/WandaChow
A ‘very long journey’ for the Zhao family: Kwan ⍸
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“Our worst nightmare began 10 years ago,� said Zhao’s mother, Baoying Yang, in a statement. “We were shocked to learn about the death of our daughter, we were speechless, numbed and paralyzed.� The verdict announced last week “finally brings us closure for seeking justice for our daughter.� Yang expressed thanks to several New Democrats, including MLAs Jenny Kwan (VancouverMount Pleasant) and Mike Farnworth (Port Coquitlam) and former Burnaby-Douglas MP Bill Siksay and MP Libby Davies (Vancouver East) for their help in getting to this point. Kwan said in an interview the verdict shows it is possible for Canadian and Chinese authorities to cooperate despite the lack of an extradition treaty, and that bringing justice to the Zhao
family did not have to take as long as it did. “This proved in an unprecedented way that it could be resolved. But it took 10 years, 10 years is too long for such a horrific tragedy for anyone ... It’s just simply wrong and we can’t let that kind of thing happen.� She said that shortly after the murder, it was assumed it was a federal matter so Davies and Siksay set about supporting the family through launching a petition. While that was happening, Zhao’s mother sent out a letter “crying for help, the words of the mother were absolutely haunting,� explaining the barriers she faced in seeking justice, including being back in China and living on a low income. Then, Davies received a letter from the federal government stating that since the murder took
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dependents, and traffic expenses,� said the verdict. While Li comes from a well-off family—his father is a high ranking official in the Chinese military—he doesn’t have much money himself, so it’s questionable whether the Zhao’s family will ever be paid. Nevertheless, there is some closure. “I am so relieved for the family in the sense that I know this is a day they’ve been waiting for for a long time,� said Kwan. “The family were very, very emotional as you can imagine, and tired. It’s been a very long journey for them. But at the same time, while relieved, it’s bittersweet really, because they know as we do know, that no matter what happens, Amanda will never be at their side.� C
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Chinese officials, an agreement was reached that China would waive the death penalty if there was a conviction. That allowed the RCMP to share its evidence to allow a prosecution to take place in China. While Chinese authorities were wanting to prosecute the case, they didn’t have the evidence to do so, she explained. “Until the federal government authorized the RCMP to share that evidence, there was no way that prosecution could take place in China ... But first the federal government had to acknowledge it was in their jurisdiction.� Zhao’s family attended the court hearings, as did Canadian embassy officials, Kwan said. In addition to a life sentence, Li was ordered to pay the family approximately C $170,000 for “death compensation, funeral expenses, living expenses as
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Shaw TV has done an about-face and will continue live broadcasts of Burnaby city council meetings. Earlier this month, Shaw wrote to Burnaby city hall saying it would stop broadcasting live effective Oct. 15 and instead, it would show pre-recorded council meetings late on Mondays or at noon on Tuesdays. The reason given in the letter was “to effectively manage our scheduling conflicts and to ensure that council coverage is not pre-empted.” Burnaby council was not pleased and accused Shaw of increasingly commercializing what is, under
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Mainland, along with three school boards. In addition to Shaw TV, most municipalities live-stream their council meetings so there are options for Shaw TV viewers.” Coun. Nick Volkow, who initially raised the issue at the Sept. 17 council meeting, said this week that Shaw made the right decision. “It’s the only decision, I think, they could’ve made,” Volkow said in an interview. “I think it was an ill-thoughtout plan to begin with. I don’t think they understood the importance that ... citizens put on being able to watch and get the immediacy of decisions that are taken. “I’m glad they, as I say, took a sober second look at their decision and thought better of it.”
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Leaders’ spin contest ends in tie VICTORIA – The Union of B.C. Municipalities convention is the political event of the year for B.C. party leaders, especially heading into a provincial election. Up first was NDP leader Adrian Dix, who drew a large crowd of local politicians last week for the traditional earlymorning spot that follows a long evening of receptions. In contrast to his debut last year, a typical litany of political attacks on the B.C. Liberals, Dix declared he would take the high road. And perhaps mindful of Carole James’ downfall after her content-free speech to the 2010 UBCM convention, Dix set out policies. He told delegates an NDP government would restore local authority over Metro Vancouver transit (no more toothless “mayor’s council”) and mountain resorts (no more Jumbo ski resort permits issued over local objections). Dix would also let communities decide if they want publicprivate partnerships for large construction projects. (Federal
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Heritage Minister James Moore later noted that if communities or provinces wish to decline federal funds due to this ideology, they are free to do so.) Then Dix accused the B.C. Liberals of cutting forest inventory spending by 77 per cent over the last decade, meaning decisions like rebuilding the Burns Lake mill are being made “in the dark” for the first time in a century. That’s a damning charge, so I checked it against forest ministry budget records. As with all government programs, accounting changes can give a misleading appearance of large cuts or increases from year to year. And indeed forest inventory spending has bounced around during the B.C. Liberal term. The budget for forest inventory staffing and operation was about
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Whose responsibility is it? Re: Former councillor’s plight highlights need for longterm care beds: NDP I am shocked by the treatment to which Mr. Evans has been subject, but I am astounded by the response in the media. As usual the path of least resistance is to blame—the government and the health care system. Is no one prepared to take any responsibility for themselves and their “loved ones?” I happen to live in Mr. Evans neighbourhood, and am somewhat aware of his circumstances, as well as having been exposed to a similar case involving my father-in-law. I can state from experience that with just a bit of initiative and reasonable expectations, a perfectly acceptable solution is currently available without any of the hand wringing and casting of blame. I am floored by his daughter’s statement that “the family” can’t afford the $4,000-$5,000 per month that a place in a private care facility—available on demand—would cost. Mr. Evans could afford that outlay himself without “the family” having to put up a dime. As a retired union executive, his pension, on top of his CPP and
OAC (which is likely clawed back because his income may be above the $70,000 claw back threshold) is unlikely to be less than $60,000, and much of the care cost is tax deductible. On top of that, his house, which is unlikely to be mortgaged at his age, is worth in the order of $1 million. So the daughter’s financial concern appears hard to justify. So what Mr. Evans actually needs is not the government to provide us with an unlimited number of extended care beds, but someone to take a reasonable interest in his welfare and take charge of his affairs—a function most of us would prefer our families to undertake. In my view, Mr. Evans’ problem is personal rather than political. Thomas Hasek, Burnaby
Glorious weekend I went to a doubleheader this past weekend. No, I wasn’t soaking up the sun at Nat Bailey. The Vancouver Canadians’ baseball season is already done after another glorious playoff run, culminating in them winning back-to-back championships. I was celebrating “glory” of another kind—the kind neither built in a day nor in a season.
The first was Friday evening, when Nelson Elementary opened its doors to the public and, in particular, alumni to mark its centennial (1912-2012). I met students from as far back as the 1920s. I spoke with one lady who was trying to find her name on one of the dozens of original, handwritten class rosters posted in the gym, which had been transformed into a fascinating museum of 20th-century history, pop culture and memorabilia. Pointing to her Grade 7 class in the early 1940s, she explained to me the reason it had a whopping 54 students was due to a teacher shortage during the Second World War, as young teachers were needed in the war effort. On stage, we heard from a more recent Nelson grad, who jested about how he went from being a near preschool dropout to a confident student thanks to his supportive Grade 1 teacher. Having returned to Nelson to volunteer, he’s now on his way to becoming a teacher himself. My second brush with glory came Saturday morning, at Buckingham Elementary’s 50th anniversary celebration (19622012). A relative pup compared to Nelson, Buckingham nevertheless
boasts a proud history. As Principal Gregory Walters told the audience, Buckingham has been the “crown jewel” of the community over the last half-century—a fact that did not go unacknowledged by a certain regal namesake. In an letter from Buckingham Palace, the Queen conveyed “her warm good wishes… to all concerned in this most special anniversary year.” I read this letter, printed in the souvenir programme, as I sat centre stage between more special guests than I. To my right was Helen Vanee (Burnaby’s first female secondary school principal when she took over at Alpha), who was my high school principal at Cariboo Hill, and a few seats to my left was Steve Cairns, a teacher during my elementary years at Second Street Community School (which is currently planning for its 100th). Both were former principals of Buckingham. I hadn’t seen either in about two decades. A glorious convergence? Yes. A lucky coincidence? Most certainly not. These milestones that seem to be coming at a brisk pace for the Burnaby School District, bringing past and present students and staff together in celebration and remembrance, are the fruits of the
careful forethought and labour of our forefathers and foremothers. They built such schools as to ensure we would have the highest quality public education institutions in Burnaby, not just for everyone, but forever. Harman Pandher Burnaby school trustee
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Nikkei Fishermen on the BC Coast: Authors Masako and Stanley Fukawa present tragic and humourous stories from their books on the Japanese Canadian fishing community. When: Oct. 4, 7 p.m. Where: Nikkei Centre, 6688 Southoaks Crescent, Burnaby. Free admission. Info: www. nikkeiplace.org or 604777-7000.
History in the H e i g h t s : B a ck by popular demand! The Burnaby Heights Neighbourhood Association is once again welcoming guest speakers from the Burnaby Archives and Burnaby Village Museum to learn about the history of The Heights neighbourhood, and how you can find more information about it. Free but space limited. Pre-registration required. When: Thursday, Oct. 4, 7-8 p.m. Where: McGill Branch, Burnaby Public Library, 4595 Albert St., Burnaby. Register: 604 299-8955, www.bpl. bc.ca/events/mcgill/ or in person at the library.
Prayer Canada Mayor’s Breakfast: Guest speaker will be Surrey Coun. Marvin Hunt. Enjoy good food and fellowship, and join together in prayer for our country. When: Saturday, Oct. 6 at 9 a.m. Where: Calvary Wo r s h i p Centre, 260 - 12th St., New Westminster. Tickets: $20, at 604–589– 1110. Info: prayer@ prayercanada.org. Music at Queens: The 15th season starts with the West Coast Symphony playing music of Rossini, Tchaikovsky and Griegs Piano Concerto. Bujar Llapaj is the conductor and Carl Peterson on piano. Admittance by donation. Wheelchair a c c e s s i bl e. W h e n : Sunday, Oct. 14 at 7 p.m. Where: Queens Avenue United Church, 529 Queens Avenue, New Westminster. Info: 604-522-1606.
A Parade of Royal Fashions Over the Years: South Burnaby United Church Women host a dessert and coffee evening featuring Ivan Sayers, former curator of the Vancouver Museum, speaking about his collection of historical and antique dresses
LifE anD TimEs of WooDy GuThriE
political wrangling that occurred to set up town centres in Burnaby. When: Wednesday, Oct. 10, 7:30 p.m. Where: C a ro u s e l Pav i l i o n , Burnaby Villag e Museum, 6501 Deer Lake Ave., Burnaby.
Thomas Jones stars in a new play about the life and times of Woody Guthrie and the songs he sang about them. From the dust bowl of Oklahoma to the towers of New York City and from Hobo Jungles to the Merchant Marine, Guthrie saw it and wrote about it. Woody Sed charts Guthrie’s rise to fame and his struggle to escape a harsh and predestined fate. When: Oct. 4-6, 8 p.m. Where: Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 6450 Deer Lake Ave., Burnaby. Tickets: $32 Adults, $27 Student & Senior. Info: 604-205-3000. worn by royalty. A fundraiser for outreach organizations. Everyone welcome. When: Wednesday, Oct. 10, 6:30 p.m. Where: South Burnaby United Church hall, 7591 Gray Ave. (at Rumble St.), Burnaby. Admission: $5 (charitable receipts for donations over $20). Info: 604-434-8323.
Kale talk: Join Sharon Hanna for a talk and book signing featuring her national bestseller, The Book of Kale: T h e E a s y - t o - G row Superfood, 80+ Recipes at the Fall Harvest event at Gardenworks in Burnaby. When: Sunday, Oct. 7, 1 p.m. Where: Garden Works, 6250 Lougheed Hwy..
Burnaby Historical Society: Join local historian David Pereira to learn, among other stories, how Metrotown became what it is today ad the
Vagabond Players: Latest production is Ned Durango Comes to Big Oak, a comedy by Norm Foster, directed by Dale Kelly. Things don’t go as planned when the town of Big Oak, in serious financial trouble, hires an aging TV and musical star as the grand marshal of its annual tomato festival. When: Oct. 4 to 27, 8 p.m. Thursday to Saturday, 2 p.m. S u n d ay m a t i n e e s . Where: Bernie Legge Theatre, Queens Park, N ew We s t m i n s t e r. Tickets: $15.00, Seniors/Students: $13. Reservations: 604-5210412 or reservations@ vagabondplayers.ca.
Pipeline Town Hall M e e t i n g : B u r n aby Residents Opposed to Kinder Morgan Expansion (BROKE) host a town hall meeting to inform residents about Kinder Morgan’s plan to build a new pipeline that will ship crude bitumen from Alberta to Burrard Inlet. Speakers include rep re s e n t a t ive s o f BROKE, Tsleil-Waututh Nation, Tanker Free BC, Wilderness Committee, Burnaby-Douglas MP Kennedy Stewart and Mayor Derek Corrigan. When: Wednesday, Oct. 10, 7 p.m. Where: Confederation Seniors’ Centre, 4585 Albert St., Burnaby.
Yo u t h H a n d b e l l s : Handbell choir seeks new ringers. W h e n : Re h e a r s a l s are Thursdays, 5 to 6 p.m. Where: Queens Avenue United Church, 529 Queens Ave., New Westminster. Info: 604522-1606.
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SPORTS
SFU Clan diffuses Red Storm The Simon Fraser University Clan won its first Great Northwest Athletic Conference football match of the season by downing the Dixie State Red Storm 41-28 at Terry Fox Field on Saturday. Running back Bo Palmer led the way with four touchdowns and rushing for146 yards. Quarterback Trey Wheeler threw for 312 yards and connected on TD passes to Mathis Baumbach and Lemar Durant, who had 116 receiving yards. The Clan will play host to the GNAC’s newest team, the Azusa Pacific Cougars (Los Angeles), at Terry Fox Field on Saturday, 2 p.m.
Soccer men rack up goals
The Clan go across the border to play the University of Western Washington Vikings in Bellingham on Saturday starting at 3 p.m.
Women blanked The women’s team wasn’t as successful on the weekend, falling 1-0 to the University of Northwest Nazarene Crusaders at Fox Field Saturday afternoon. Last Thursday, 23rd-ranked Montana State University-Billings Yellowjackets blanked Simon Fraser 2-0. The Clan, 1-8 on the season and 0-5 in conference play, will play host ROn hOle/Sfu Lemar Durant of the Simon Fraser University Clan hauls in a pass to WWU on Thursday. against a pair of Dixie State defenders Saturday night.
The SFU men’s soccer squad won its fourth consecutive game by blanking the visiting Saint Martin’s University Saints 6-0 Sunday afternoon. Ryan Dhillon had a goal and two assists for SFU while Alex Rowley racked up four assists. Michael Winter, Matt Besuchko, Adam Staschuk and Justin Wallace got the other Clan goals. SFU took 30 shots while Saint Martin’s directed just six at Simon
Two tough losses
Fraser goalkeeper Hide Ozawa, who picked up his second shutout of the season. The win, combined with a 5-1 victory over the Seattle Pacific University Falcons last Thursday at Fox Field, improved SFU’s GNAC record to 5-1 and 9-1 overall. Chris Bargholz scored the first two goals of the game on setups by Justin Wallace, who then scored his own goal. Colby Liston and Jovan Blagojevic also scored for SFU.
In women’s volleyball, Saint Martin’s defeated SFU 22-25, 23-25, 29-27, 25-17, 15-11 Saturday. That followed on the heels of a four-set loss (24-26, 25-21, 25-13, 25-19) to the Western Oregon Wolves. SFU has a 2-10 record and has failed to win a GNAC match in six tries this season. This weekend, the Clan travel north to play the University of Alaska Anchorage Seawolves and Alaska-Fairbanks Nanooks.
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Top-ranked Rams knock off Knights Seven turnovers killed any hope the St. Thomas More Knights had of knocking off the Mt. Douglas Rams, the province’s top-ranked AAA high school football squad. The Rams took an early 14-0 lead and rolled from there to defeat the No. 4-ranked Knights 41-26 in Victoria on Friday. Mt. Douglas intercepted five passes by STM quarterback Chase Malcolm, returning two of them for touchdowns. Malcolm did throw for 234 yards and threw two TD passes to Gio Trasolini and another to running back Jalen Jana, who also scored another touchdown on the ground and rushed for 105 yards. The Knights’ next battle is in Abbotsford against the secondranked W.J. Mouat Hawks on Friday.
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CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866
Mike 604-961-1280
(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Services.
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On Time, As Promised, Service Guaranteed!
.Enterprise Plumbing, Heaitng, Gasfitting
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Aluminum patio cover, sunroom, railing and vinyl. 604-782-9108 www.PatioCoverVancouver.com
JUNK REMOVAL Recycled Earth Friendly
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PETS
BERNESE MOUNTAIN Dog puppies, vet checked, 1st shots. Parents on site. Jen 604-807-3853 or rjkooi@hotmail.com
Serving The Lower Mainland Since 1988
WE’RE ON THE WEB
BOARDING
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RECYCLE-IT! “ ABOVE THE REST “ Interior & Exterior Unbeatable Prices & Professional Crew. • Free Est. • Written Guarantee • No Hassle • Quick Work • Insured • WCB
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HORSE BOARDING avail. in Port Coquitlam, Westside Stables. Full/semi/self board. Sandy (604)941-5434 or 778-388-5434
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AFFORDABLE MOVING From 1, 3, 5, 7 & 10 Ton Trucks Licenced ~ Reliable ~ 1 to 3 Men Free Estimate/Senior Discount Residential~Commercial~Pianos
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ABE MOVING - $35/Hr. Per Person *Reliable Careful Movers. *Rubbish Removal. *24 Hours. 604-999-6020
Local & Long Distance
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1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Real Professionals, Reasonable. Rates. Different From the Rest. 604-721-4555.
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
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Nelson Ave - Royal Oak Ave, Maitland St - Sanders St
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Carleton Ave - Huxley Ave, Spruce St - Fir St
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Canada Way - 6th St, Burris St - Stanley St
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Holdom Ave - Woolwich Ave, Sumas St - Broadway
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Heathdale Dr - Holdom Ave, Heathdale Crt - Grant St
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Fell Ave - Kensington Ave, Winch St - Halifax St
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Springer Ave - Holdom Ave, Union St - Parker St
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Gilmore Ave N - Carleton Ave N, Yale St - Eton St Gilmore Ave N - Madison Ave N, Oxford St - Dundas St
Heathdale Dr - Holdom Ave, Grant St - Broadway
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Delta Ave - Hythe Ave, Pandora St - Cambridge St
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Ranelagh Ave - Grosvenor Ave, Grosvenor Cres - Pandora St
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Become a Psychiatric Nurse in your own community There is an urgent need for more Registered Psychiatric Nurses (RPN), particularly outside the urban areas of the province. And with the workforce aging – the average age of a Registered Psychiatric Nurse in BC is 47 years – the number of retirees from the profession is exceeding the number of graduates. Entry-level earnings start at $30.79/hour to $40.42/hour. Train Locally – The only program of its kind in BC, students can learn within their local communities via distance education, local and/or regional clinical placements, and some regional classroom delivery. This 23 month program is accredited by the College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of BC (CRPNBC). Government student loans, Employment & Labour Market Services (ELMS), band funding & other financing options available to qualified applicants.
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FUEL
1YR Seasoned Alder Birch Maple Clean, Split, DRY & Delivered. Family Operated for 20 yrs. (604)726-3024
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FURNITURE
A New Pillowtop Mattress Set Still in Packaging! Can Deliver! $100 - Call: 604-484-0379
MATTRESSES starting at $99 • Twins • Fulls • Queens • Kings 100’s in stock! www.Direct Liquidation.ca (604)294-2331
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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! 604-626-9647
660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS
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APARTMENT/CONDO
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Nice, clean and quiet 1 bdrm Walk to Highgate Close to transit & schools Upgraded suite Cat okay On site manager
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$700 Nice 1 BDRM Ground Flr Suite (South Burnaby) One person. Utilities. No smoking/pets. Call 604519-0075 to view.
Bright 2 bdrm apt. Large 2 br located in a Central Coq Co-op. $810/mo. No subsidy. Close to transit, schools, and shopping.
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NEWLY CONSTRUCTED 2 BEDROOM APT. CROWN MANOR Joint Initiative City of New Westminster & Metro Vancouver Housing Corporation Unique Affordable Housing Opportunity in New Westminster Attractive Newly Constructed 2 Bedroom Apartment Available for occupancy November 1, 2012 Prospective tenants that meet income and other qualifications are invited to apply for a new, well appointed 2 bedroom suite. Features include garden patio, in-suite laundry, kitchen with island and large rooms in a Crime Free Multi Housing complex located close to parks, public transit, schools and shopping. In order to qualify, you must: Have a gross household annual income (before deductions) in the range of $35,000 to $45,000 (income cannot exceed $45,500 and will be reviewed annually). - Not own or lease a car. - Be non-smoking. - Be a current or past resident of New Westminster. Applicants that do not meet this criteria cannot be considered for this unit. Call 604-451-6676 to view or for further details. http://www.metrovancouver.org/services/housing NEW WEST 621 Colburne; asap or or Oct 1, quiet & clean 1 bdrm, 1 blk to Queens Park & Canada Games pool. No pets, $725. 604-454-4540 NEW WESTMINSTER
Panorama Court Spacious & clean 1 & 2 bdrms avail. From $750 - $1020/mo. No pets.
Call 604-540-6732
Coquitlam Center Co-op Refurbised 3 bdrm apt. Available immediately Cls to transit, shops & schools $1100/mo. No subsidy.
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Sherbrooke 1 bdrm. $885/mo. 2 bdrm. $1,105/mo. • Beautiful Family Building • Commuters Dream Location • Quiet, Clean & Professionally Managed • Avail. Immediately
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1997 Expedition XLT 4wd loaded. Sparkly clean, new rubber, nice.
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CO-OP RENTALS
TOP CA$H PAID TODAY For SCRAP VEHICLES!
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1999 Chev Blazer 4wd, just 168K sparkly clean, nicely equipped,
1996 VW JETTA, 4 door, p/b, p/w, sunroof, a/c, cruise, heated seats, etc. Mech. good, clean inside. Must be seen. $5,499. 604-746-7559
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SUITES, LOWER
COQUITLAM CENTRE 1300sf 2 bdrm 2 bath sep ldry & ent. prkg NS/NP. $1180/mo. 604-771-9628 COQUITLAM Pinetree & Robson. 2 Bdrm w/o suite with laundry, near bus/school. Avail now, ns/np. $975 incl utils & internet. 604-219-5253. PORT COQUITLAM, 2/bdrm grnd level ste. Full bath. Sep entry. Cls to all amenities. $800/mo incl utils, cable, lndry. NS/NP (604)945-5911 Port Moody - Glenayre 1 bdrm. can furnish, cls. to transit, n/s, $600 Now. 604.941.2959 / 778.883.0265 PORT MOODY, Heritage Mtn, 2 Bdrm, large, w/view, + office space, 1300 sq.ft., insuite w/d, all appls. $1100. Avail Oct 1. 604-725-4873.
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1997 DAYTONA 2.5L auto cruise aircared, new tires & muffler. 207K, $750 obo 604-524-0121
2007 DODGE CALIBER 80 kms $109 bi wkly EZ Finance low low payments! www.kabaniauto.ca BBB A+ RATING! 604-522-8889 2008 Acura TL loaded with Navi 74 kms no accidents $21,995 EZ Finance www.kabaniauto.ca BBB A+ RATING! 604-522-8889
2001 Pontiac Sunfire, 2dr, 111K 4 cyl auto, local, nicely optioned, $2900 Jim 604-839-4535 DL6706
Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal FREE TOWING 7 days/wk. We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022
2009 TOYOTA YARIS 67km $94 bi wkly $9,995 EZ Finance Banker on site. www.kabaniauto.ca BBB A+ Rating! 604-522-8889 2003 Olds Alero 2 dr, just 156K 4 cyl, 5 spd, loaded, very nice, $2900 Jim 604-839-4535 DL6706
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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
2010 VENZA: Like new, only 20,000 kms, fully loaded, automatic, 6 cylinder, dvd system. $22,800. 604-575-5555.
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NO SUBSIDIES AVAILABLE Orientation: Sunday, October 7th 1:30 p.m. at 51A-8740 Forest Grove Dr. Phone 604-420-2442
HOMES FOR RENT
$3500 Jim 604-839-4535 DLR6706
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Do you want to live in the security of a family community? Woodland surroundings, on Forest Grove Drive. Good location, close to schools, SFU and Lougheed Mall. No subsidies available. $10 application fee. Maximum housing charges; 2 bdrms $899/mo. 3 bdrms. $1009/mo. & 4 bdrms. $1112/mo. Shares $2500.
2 hr. Service www.a1casper.com (604)209-2026
2010 Chev Aveo 5 hatch just 42K 4cyl local car fully optioned nice $8900 Jim 604-839-4535 DL6706
BURNABY
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1996 22’ SLUMBER QUEEN 5th wheel. Interior like new, has to be seen to appreciate. New stereo, back up camera, flat screen TV, new HD antenna, m/w, a/c. Incl. hitch. $7,000. 604-625-7761 Aldergrove
FIRST TIME AUTO BUYERS WANTED. Friendly staff will guide you through the process. www.creditdrivers.ca 1-888-593-6095. GUARANTEED
604-328-0081
$4900 Jim 604-839-4535 DLR6706
750 HOUSES FOR SALE
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2010 NISSAN SENTRA loaded 60km $0 down low mthly pymts! $12,995 www.kabaniauto.ca BBB A+ RATING! 604-522-8889
2007 Pontiac Wave, hatch, auto, 4 cyl, local, just 51K, as new, $7900 Jim 604-839-4535 DL6706
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“No Wheels, No Problem”
MAPLE RIDGE East. 4 bdrm +den, master with ensuite & walk-in closet 6 appls 2 gas f/p h/w flrs deck, garage, new sunroom nr amen/school. $1750 ns/np Oct 1. 604-760-8277.
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Manor Apartments
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TRANSPORTATION
409 Ash St. New Westminster 2B Penthouse $1200.00 & 1B suite 800.00, very clean suites and cable included. Call Manager @ Phone: 604-526-0147
736
HOUSES FOR SALE
810
TRANSPORTATION
RIVIERA MANOR
Sandy 604 945 5864 sandy@terramanagement.ca
626
TRANSPORTATION
NEW WESTMINSTER
BURNABY
MISC. FOR SALE
STEEL BUILDINGS - CANADIAN MADE! - REDUCED PRICES NOW! 20X22 $4,455. 25X26 $4,995. 30X38 $7,275. 32X50 $9,800. 40X54 $13,995. 47X80 $19,600. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca.
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#1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME 604.683.2200
2007 Jeep Compass Sport 62km $140 bi wkly $12,995 on the spot finance!! www.kabaniauto.ca BBB A+ RATING! 604-522-8889
Metal Recycling Ltd. We Pay CA$H For •Auto •Scrap Metals •Batteries •Machinery •Lead
Scotty 604-313-1887
In the Matter of Part 3.1 (Administrative Forfeiture) of the Civil Forfeiture Act [SBC 2005, C. 29] the CFA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT: On June 29, 2011, at the intersection of Royal Oak Avenue and Dominion Street, Burnaby, B.C., Peace Officer(s) of the IGTF seized, at the time indicated, the subject property, described as: a 2003 Dodge Ram 1500, BCLP:DD0120, VIN: 1D7HU18N33S235925, on or about 10:30 Hours. The subject property was seized because there was evidence that the subject property had been used in the commission of an offence (or offences) under section 5(2) (Possession for purpose of trafficking) Controlled Drugs and Substances Act of Canada and section 7 of the Armoured Vehicle and After-Market Compartment Control Act of British Columbia Notice is hereby given that the subject property, CFO file Number: 2012-1189, is subject to forfeiture under Part 3.1 of the CFA and will
be forfeited to the Government for disposal by the Director of Civil Forfeiture unless a notice of dispute is filed with the Director within the time period set out in this notice. A notice of dispute may be filed by a person who claims to have an interest in all or part of the subject property. The notice of dispute must be filed within 60 days of the date upon which this notice is first published. You may obtain the form of a notice of dispute, which must meet the requirements of Section 14.07 of the CFA, from the Director’s website accessible online at www. pssg.gov.bc.ca/civilforfeiture. The notice must be in writing, signed in the presence of a lawyer or notary public, and mailed to the Civil Forfeiture Office, PO Box 9234 Station Provincial Government, Victoria, B.C. V8W 9J1.
A20 NewsLeader Wednesday, October 3, 2012
y p p a H ! g n i v i g s k n a h T We will be open on Thanksgiving Sunday and Monday!
Russet Potatoes Give thanks. Give hope. Fresh & Nutritious, Washington Grown
$1.50/
10lb bag
*Reg Price $3.99 ea
On Saturday, October 6th, donate $1 to The Salvation Army at any Kin’s location.
Valid with coupon only at all Kin’s locations Valid October 3rd to 7th, 2012 Limit One Per Family - While Quantities Last - 5522
Prices effective: October 3rd to October 7th, 2012 Fresh & Jumbo
Fresh & Classic
Fresh & Nutritious
White Mushrooms
Spring Mix (7oz Clamshell)
Broccoli Crowns
Locally Grown
California Grown
California Grown
$1.99/lb
2/$4.00
99¢/lb
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Royal City Centre
Marine Way Market
58 - 4567 Lougheed Hwy Beside IHOP 604.298.8299
103 - 610 6th Street Near Dollarama 604.520.9923
200-7515 Market Crossing Burnaby, Beside PriceSmart
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