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Crossing guard program to be reviewed City funding hasn’t been increased since 1998 Wanda chow

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Hopes raised for transitional housing Mayor Corrigan says willing to support in NewsLeader interview Wanda chow

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Burnaby Mayor Derek Corrigan expressing support for a transitional housing facility in the city is a very positive step forward, say local advocates for the homeless. In a recent interview for a column by NewsLeader editor Chris Bryan, Corrigan reiterated his opposition to emergency shelters, saying people who use them should be getting help

elsewhere, such as addictions treatment, an institution like Riverview for the extremely mentally ill, or group homes. The remainder could then be accommodated in transitional housing facilities, where social workers would refer them to support services and help them on their way to a more stable lifestyle. It’s a model of housing Corrigan said he would be willing to accept in Burnaby. “Shelter is one part of a larger continuum, all are important and transitional housing is approved by the city,” said Wanda Mulholland

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With funding no longer covering costs, Burnaby school district’s adult crossing guard program is currently under review. “The allocation of adult crossing guards is based on a priority rating system developed by the City of Burnaby and no longer fully meets the needs of the district,” according to the minutes of Tuesday’s meeting of the district’s buildings and grounds committee. The program, which provides adult crossing guards at 26 sites, has been funded by Burnaby city hall since September 1998. While the $205,000 annual funding originally covered the full cost of the program, it has increasingly been subsidized by the district due to increased costs. In 2011-2012, the $31,432 shortfall was covered by the district’s operating budget. School board chair Baljinder Narang said in an interview that over the past 15 years, program costs have gone up due to inflation and wage increases. see PrograM, a8

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The Burnaby Board of Trade (BBOT) is calling on its members to contribute to relief efforts for victims of the fire that destroyed a 34-unit apartment building on Smith Avenue almost two weeks ago. “Over 100 people were left homeless, most have low or moderate incomes and all are faced with the very expensive task of rebuilding their lives,” said BBOT president and CEO Paul Holden in a letter to members. The greatest immediate need is for the victims to replace their identification, without which they can’t access bank accounts or rent new homes. Every province charges a fee for replacement birth certificates, with Manitoba, where several of the Smith Avenue tenants are from, requiring six to eight weeks unless an additional $80 is paid.

Another fire victim requires a new birth certificate from Alberta, which requires applications to be notarized, an added expense. Anyone willing to provide free notary services to help fire victims get new birth certificates is asked to contact Burnaby-Deer Lake MLA Kathy Corrigan’s office at 604-775-2414. The Salvation Army Metrotown at 6125 Nelson St. in Burnaby (604-437-1521) is accepting cash donations, clothing and household goods for the fire victims. And the Burnaby Task Force on Homelessness is helping displaced Smith Avenue residents to find affordable housing. Anyone with an affordable place to rent in Burnaby is asked to contact the task force’s Wanda Mulholland at 604-317-8114. twitter.com/WandaChow

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The Burnaby Board of Trade is calling on its members to contribute to the relief efforts for the victims of a fire that destroyed this Smith Avenue apartment building Feb. 17.

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Transitional housing provides longer-term housing for two to three years, and staff who can assist them in making the transition to the next step. That next step can vary by person, from permanent housing to longterm housing where they still need support services. The target group for transitional housing is those who may still be living “a life of chaos” with no money or health services, people who “just need a longer time to get their feet underneath them before they can look at permanent housing,” said Karen O’Shannacery, executive director of the Lookout

Emergency Aid Society, which operates Burnaby’s extreme weather shelter. But can a city have transitional housing without an emergency shelter as a point of entry first? “Absolutely you can, but you’re not going to resolve all the problems around the homeless,” said O’Shannacery. “From our perspective you need a homeless plan that’s actually going to address all the pieces if we’re truly going to solve homelessness in Burnaby.” O’Shannacery said shelters also act as emergency centres for people who suddenly find themselves homeless, such as a senior who can’t return to their

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The second of two men charged for the robbery of an iPad from a disabled woman has been convicted and sentenced, according to Transit Police. In a crime that outraged the public, two men robbed the victim May 10, 2012 as she tried to board an elevator at Metrotown SkyTrain station in Burnaby. The young woman, who is deaf, has cerebral palsy and uses a wheelchair, relies on her iPad to communicate. Less than a week later, on May 16, the first suspect was arrested by Transit Police and charged with robbery. New Westminster resident John Eugene Lagimodiere, 32, pled guilty to theft under $5,000 and was sentenced to one day in custody and two years probation. The second suspect, New Westminster resident David Clayton Ned, 33, was arrested July 26 by Transit Police following intense media coverage and also charged with robbery. Ned has been in custody since then and pled guilty to robbery on the second day of his trial. He has been sentenced to one year in jail, including time served, and two years probation. He is under conditions not to possess any weapons nor to be found on any SkyTrain vehicle or property. As for the victim, after media reports of the case, a Good Samaritan bought her a new iPad.

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Loss of settlement funding a concern: school board Feds to reallocate $970K Wanda Chow

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Burnaby school board chair Baljinder Narang knows firsthand it’s not easy coming to a new country, even if you speak the language. “I remember as a new immigrant to Canada it was difficult to know the system. I spoke English but I knew my English from England was different from the English spoken in Canada. It’s a huge learning curve even if you don’t have the other learning challenges our families have.” It could become even more difficult next year once the federal government changes the way it funds immigrant settlement programs. Burnaby school board is raising concerns about the expected loss next year of federal funding for its immigrant settlement support services. Since 2007-2008, Burnaby has been receiving the money for programs such as immigrant

outreach, Settlement Workers in Schools (SWIS), and assisting immigrant youth at risk. Currently, Burnaby receives $970,000 annually which is allocated and administered by the province on behalf of Ottawa. There are now 21 school districts across B.C. providing such services. Burnaby had 14 SWIS workers in the district in 20112012 when it assisted more than 4,800 clients from 81 countries settle in the community, said Narang. However, as of April 1, 2014, the funding will be allocated by Citizenship and Immigration Canada. “It’s like one shoe fits all, they’re trying to provide a Canada-wide service but that’s not taking into account the demographics of individual communities,” Narang said. The non-profits and other organizations that now work together, including school districts, will find themselves competing for the same funding, she said. “It’s going to be really difficult to know which families

are going to fall through the cracks because there isn’t going to be any system.” The changes have raised uncertainty particularly among clients who, under the planned new system, would no longer have one point person to go to for support and to navigate them through the system. “It takes many immigrants time to establish trust in a new country where they don’t speak the language and many have escaped tragic circumstances,” she said. “The assumption is going to be that so-and-so is looking after them and maybe no one is.” Those point people are also part of the school system so are able to make referrals while maintaining the families’ privacy. “As a school district we would have concerns about allowing information about our students, going out to other agencies,” she said. “It’s a very crucial need for our communities and it’s making people feel very vulnerable.”

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Tax bump a compliment The B.C Liberal government’s plans to boost income taxes on business and high-income earners takes a page out of the NDP opposition’s plans, and makes sense. The NDP plan had called for the corporate tax rate to go to 12 per cent, where it stood in 2008. The Liberals are boosting the corporate tax rate to 11 per cent on April 1. The provincial government will also impose a higher personal income tax rate on individuals with incomes of $150,000 or more as of Jan. 1, 2014. Both of these tax increases are necessary at this time, given the financial shackles the government is in. The province is claiming it will balance the budget in 2013-14, largely because it plans to sell more than $600 million in surplus property. Given that the real estate market has softened somewhat, that is probably an optimistic figure. The Liberals will also boost MSP premiums again next year. This is completely unfair to moderate income earners, who do not get the exemption from paying the premiums that goes to low income people. This will be the fifth year in a row the premiums will increase. This budget is crafted with the May 14 election in mind, and designed to convince wavering voters that the B.C. Liberals are competent money managers. Over the course of the past 12 years, the Liberals have been sound money managers much of the time, but in recent years their record has been more mixed. The Liberals were hoping for a big boost in revenue through the new harmonized sales tax, but that was torpedoed by voters because of the bumbling way the government brought in the tax. That hurt their reputation as competent managers. By adopting part of the NDP platform, the Liberals may have unintentionally telegraphed the NDP too has good fiscal ideas. —Black Press

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I’ve had it with smoke and drums We returned from vacation and Idle No More had vanished. What happened? Is the conversation over? I’ve learned a few things from the Idle No More movement. One: I don’t know enough First Nations people. I know four of them well enough to discuss INM, four who would take the time and not take offence. They are writers and activists, artists and survivors of addictions. A neighbour is Metis, but does not discuss her heritage. I once taught school with a First Nations colleague, and it was great to know her and learn a bit about her family and their life on the north coast. I had First Nations and Metis students in my classes. I met their parents but mainly on a child-centered basis. We never spoke about the Indian Act, protests, history, or rights. And I don’t know any people who live on reserves. I have little idea of their lives, the day-to-day commonalities and differences, pleasures and challenges. I don’t want to be some do-gooder white woman, some tourist gushing over carvings and skipping over painful issues. I stayed

Anne Hopkinson at Winnie’s house in Gingolx, Nisga’a territory. I washed the dishes while she cooked, and we talked of our children and of blueberries. I don’t know her, but I know I like her—they way she fed everyone, the way she teased me about my appetite for crab. But how do I get to know First Nations people? And do they want to get to know me? I don’t think so, but then neither of us has tried very hard. Talk about two solitudes! Two: I’ve had it with smoke and drums. I’ve participated, and learned about smudging ceremonies and the power of the drum. But I want more than that. That’s the cultural level made shallow by repetition on TV newscasts. “First Nations people marched today in …” cue the drums and singing. I want to know what the INM protesters think, in words not jargon, the

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details of their concerns, not the shouts of a rally. I’m ready to listen to the next level of discourse. Three: I appreciate and applaud the divisions in the INM movement and the leadership of First Nations. That’s healthy. We shouldn’t think of First Nations as one irrevocable entity, and neither should they. Diverse opinions can be a strength. Diversity forces people to focus on the big issues of humanity, and the process of resolving those divisions can bolster a movement. Four: My concerns lie with First Nations governance at the band level. I’m sure it is complicated by the Indian Act, which needs revision. I’m sure that accounting can be done much better, by First Nations or by someone they hire to do it. This is where public support dwindles, no matter how much we care about living conditions or resource sharing. They need to show due diligence with money. “No documentation” in an audit doesn’t wash, and then legitimate demands lose credibility. Five: My inner voice

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always pairs “rights” with “responsibilities.” While First Nations are demanding rights I long to hear their leaders speak of responsibilities as well. Personal and public responsibility could help address the problems they face: education, addiction, diabetes, imprisonment, unemployment, and child welfare. Reduce the planeloads of junk food and drugs being delivered each day up north. Help each other avoid alcohol during pregnancy. Support each other off reserve when they leave for work or to get an education. Many bands already take responsibility for their own well-being, and prosper because of it. The Idle No More movement seems to have lost steam, lost the headlines anyway. But I’m sure it will re-appear, to the joy of some and the dismay of others. Oh it’s not simple, is it? I look forward to learning more as we all go forward. Anne Hopkinson is a Burnaby resident still working on the three Rs: reading, writing, and rambling.

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COMMENT One exception to mayor’s excellent stewardship Re: Mayor speaks out about homeless shelters (Column, NewsLeader, Feb. 1) Kudos to Chris Bryan for his insightful interview with Mayor Derek Corrigan, as well as letter writers Jelena Kocmaruk and Sean Condon. The mayor and his council have provided excellent stewardship to the citizens of Burnaby with the exception of the homelessness issue. As a volunteer at a local community breakfast, and former seniors’ housing counsellor for seven years, I request the mayor: 1. Stop poor bashing (i.e. “Many are the type of folks who, if they found you dying on the sidewalk would pull out your gold fillings.”) 2. Visit and communicate with homeless people around Metrotown (i.e. those panhandling and couch-surfing) 3. Volunteer at a local community food program and shelter

4. Stop blaming other levels of government (It could be your relatives sleeping outside) 5. Cooperate with other municipalities that have shelters and share their knowledge. Fred Ludwig, Burnaby

The answer’s clear Re: Recycling shakeup may end curbside pickup of glass (NewsLeader, Feb. 6) I’d like to encourage Metro Vancouver and Multi-Material BC to consider a middle road instead of the all-or-nothing approach presented. In December, we moved from Portland, Ore., to Burnaby. In Portland, we had a separate yellow bin for curbside glass recycling. All other recycling went into a large blue bin. Portland recycling trucks have a separate compartment for glass, allowing non-glass recycling to be uncontaminated and for glass to be recycled curbside. Catherine Kelly, Burnaby

Family day criTique oFF The mark Re: Family Day in B.C. a desperate move (Letters, NewsLeader, Feb. 20) Cody Tabois expresses skepticism about the chosen date for Family Day, saying it is a desperate move by the Liberals to buy Chinese votes. What he fails to realize is that the Lunar New Year is first of all not only celebrated by Chinese voters, but citizens from many Asian backgrounds, and secondly that the date of the Lunar New Year changes every year in conjunction with the lunar cycle. So he can feel free to complain about the date of Family Day, but shouldn’t blame it on something he’s not informed about. Tracey Yan Burnaby

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“Cycling for change.” Wanda Chow’s story “Sisters bid farewell to father’s home” earned her the nomination for the Neville Shanks Memorial Award for Historical Writing. And Grant Granger was named in the Sports Writing Award category for his story “Sinclair dazzles on home turf.” Editor Chris Bryan was nominated in the columnist category for his columns “The real solution on the Pattullo” and “Our strange dance with wildlife.” The NewsLeader editorial

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Over the years, traffic patterns have also changed and in the cases of some schools, pedestrian signals have been installed, Narang said. “There have been a lot of changes and we thought it’s an expensive program and we’re very fortunate that the city’s actually helping us pay for it,” she said. “We need to be very vigilant about how we use that resource for the community.”

The review will look at what the program does, how the services are delivered and if it’s being done in the most effective way possible. “Since the city has been our supporter in this it’s only right that we consult with them and make sure that we are working together and that support is being put to good use,” she said. The review will also look at whether crossing guards are needed at other school sites.

However, says the meeting minutes, “The addition of a new adult crossing guard location would further increase the funding shortfall or would require the removal of an adult crossing guard from an existing location.” Burnaby school district staff will conduct the review of the program and consult with the City of Burnaby and report back to the committee. twitter.com/WandaChow

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Four rezoning applications for the Brentwood, Edmonds and Royal Oak areas are going to public hearing on March 19, Burnaby council decided Monday. The first is a highrise apartment tower with street-fronting townhouses for 1846, 1876 and 1904 Gilmore Ave., at Halifax Street, which are currently occupied by a delicatessen and sausage manufacturer, an autobody repair shop and a vacant car lot, according to a city staff report. The developer is proposing to build a 46-storey highrise apartment tower with a three-storey townhouse podium on Halifax and a two-storey residential amenity podium on Gilmore, including a rooftop swimming pool, the report said. It would comprise 340 units of which three would be three-bedroom townhouses, 140 would be two-bedroom-plusden units and 108 would be one-bedroom-plusdens. Apartment unit sizes would range from 477-square-foot studios (22 units) to 1,364-square-foot fourbedroom units, of which there would be two. Parking is underground and the developer would provide 51 two-zone transit

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Lane St., the developer proposes building the first phase comprising a fourstorey, 105-unit mixed-use project with commercial at grade fronting Lane and residential behind and on the three storeys above. Phase two, at 5309 Lane St., is being proposed for a similarly-designed 80-unit, four-storey mixeduse development with commercial at grade.

The two phases will share an underground parkade, combined loading facilities, garbage and recycling areas and amenity spaces, as well as two plug-ins for electric vehicles and two electric vehicles to be provided by the developer. The public hearing will be held on Tuesday, March 19 at 7 p.m. in city hall council chambers. twitter.com/WandaChow

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It wasn’t that long ago that Burnaby’s Tina Palazzo was feeling at her best. It was 2006. “I was at my best weight and fit as a fiddle,” said Tina, one of 13 contestants in the Kin’s Green Fighters Challenge. Then life took her on a series of detours. Tina was in two car accidents three months apart. She lost her job to the recession. She went through the breakup of a relationship. “I was going through a transition, I lost my self-confidence,” said Tina, 49. Healthy eating and regular exercise were the last things on her mind.

But now her life’s back on track. She’s got her “dream job” working as a guest service ambassador for the Vancouver Convention Centre, and she’s got an active social life. However, physically, she isn’t feeling as good as she’d like. So when she saw an ad calling for contestants for the Green Fighters Challenge, a competition to see which participant can improve their health the most after 13 weeks, Tina jumped at the opportunity. “I’m doing it for me, but I need the kickstart to get it going.” The competition is an initiative of Kin’s Farm Market, with Black Press and the

video-online] burnabynewsleader.com Canadian Cancer Society among its partners on the project. Contestants were chosen from about 300 applicants and includes one in each of the 13 communities where Kin’s has a store. Tina believes that by participating, the payoff will be long term, not only feeling better but living longer with less risk of cancer, diabetes and heart disease. She’ll also be blogging about her journey over the next 13 weeks at kinsgreenfighters.com. There will be weekly prizes and a grand prize of a cruise to help

motivate contestants, but Tina stressed even the health assessment done as part of the contest is a prize in itself worth hundreds of dollars. The assessment has opened her eyes to what she needs to do. At five-foot-six, she now weighs 162 pounds, more than her ideal maximum of 145 pounds. She was particularly concerned that her body fat is at 40 per cent. For a woman her age, it should be between 25 and 38 per cent. The doctor doing the assessment noted she’s lucky she carries the fat on her hips instead of her belly both because it doesn’t show as much and because it’s less of a risk for diabetes.

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MLA stands by ‘morons’ remark By Tom Fletcher Black Press

VICTORIA – Anti-bullying day at the B.C. legislature was marked by debate about Kamloops MLA Kevin Krueger’s blast at the B.C. Conservatives as “unmitigated morons” and “scum” for criticizing B.C. Liberal cabinet minister Pat Bell. Krueger fired off an angry e-mail to the B.C. Conservatives after leader John Cummins called for Bell to be suspended from cabinet over allegations Bell may have interfered in the location of a new wood innovation centre in his home town of Prince George. Bell and Premier Christy Clark rejected the allegations after unsuccessful bidders for the project released a letter claiming Bell promised them their site would be short-listed for the new wood centre. Bell said the bidding process was overseen by a lawyer acting as “fairness advisor,” and the lawyer has advised that the project should proceed on another site in downtown Prince George. Asked about his insulting response Wednesday, Krueger said he used harsh language in the heat of the moment, but

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Wearing his pink shirt for anti-bullying day, Kamloops-South Thompson MLA Kevin Krueger speaks to reporters at the B.C. legislature about his insults directed at the B.C. Conservative Party.

he has no apologies to offer. He was “indignant” political opponents attacked Bell after it was revealed he has a serious heart condition that has prompted him to retire from politics in May. Krueger laughed when asked if he thought his comments constituted bullying. “I think that the irony in that is just amazing,” said Krueger, who is also retiring as an MLA before the May election.

Community, Sport and Cultural Development Minister Bill Bennett, who earlier got into trouble by sending an insulting e-mail to a constituent, also shrugged off the suggestion Krueger was acting like a bully. “I agree with him about the morons part,” Bennett said. “This is a rough business. It doesn’t matter what political party you’re part of, it’s a contact sport.”

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Over $6,000 raised for BCSPCA and Humane Societies The first annual National Cupcake Day coordinated by Canadians to support local shelters, SPCAs and Humane Societies was held on Monday, February 25, 2013. Even though this event is new in Canada, it has had a long, successful history in other countries around the world, namely in Australia, New Zealand and the UK. Brian Jessel BMW invited Pastry Chef, Lisa Ip, to prepare 42 dozens (504 cupcakes) to help fundraise for the event. In a mere 5 hours, the cupcakes were sold out and $3,100 was successfully raised. Brian Jessel BMW is matching the funds and will be donating $6,200 in total.

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GVHBA offers guidance at annual seminar

Helping out first-time home buyers The Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Association is aiming to take away some of the stress of buying a home for the first time with their 19th annual Seminar for First-Time Home Buyers, taking place on March 19 at the Bell Performing Arts Centre in Surrey. “With interest rates still incredibly low and builders offering many newhome product choices, this is a great time for first-time buyers to consider taking that critical first step onto the property ladder,” says GVHBA CEO Bob de Wit. “Real estate continues to be a hot topic in Metro Vancouver, so seminar attendance is expected to be as many, or greater than, the 750

people who attended last year’s event. This is a one-stop information shop for first-time home buyers, so anyone considering buying a home should come to this free seminar.” Among the speakers at the seminar will be senior market analyst at the Canada Mortgage & Housing Corp. Robyn Adamache, Energy Solutions Manager for FortisBC Michael Liu and Dominion Macklem Mortgages President Bill Macklem, among others. Pre-registration is required and attendees are asked to bring a food item for the Surrey Food Bank. Call 778-565-4288 or register online at www.gvhba.org.

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Find everything you need for your home away from home at the BC Log Home, Timber Frame and Country Living Show, taking place in March. The show will take place at the Abbotsford Tradex on March 9 and 10 and will feature over 85 exhibitors and seminars related to B.C.’s outdoor lifestyle. More than 6,000 people are expected to check out the show this year. It has been taking place for five years under its current name, and was known as the Country Living Show for 15 years before that.

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“It promotes the West Coast lifestyle and living in a rural or cabin area,” says show manager Les Trendall. British Columbia is a particularly popular place for people to have a vacation property, and this show certainly caters to that. “It’s about building your dream home,” says Trendall. Among the highlights of the show is the feature home built by Maurer

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The quality of exhibitors is unparallelled,” – Les Trendall Log Homes of Penticton and fully landscaped by Mijodelu Landscaping, and log structures built by Pioneer Log Homes, Artisan Log Homes and Trout Creek Timberframe. “With four structures built on site, this is the most we’ve ever had,” says Trendall. The show will offer several seminars each day, including Backyard Barbecuing at its Best! with chef Angie Quaale, Off Grid Solar Electric Systems, How to Build in the Boonies and Know your Septic System, just to name a few. The show will also feature anything related to the wood industry, solar power, restoration, docks and many unique sculptors, wood carvers and artists. “The quality of the exhibitors is unparallelled,” Trendall says. “This show is very unique to the industry.” The exhibitors will be available to visitors to discuss their products and services, so come prepared with your

questions. “This show is for people who are on the hunt for the latest products and services,” says Trendall. “This show is the ideal venue to showcase those exhibitors.” Visitors are also able to enter to win

a hand-carved wooden panel from Bob Whitehead of Whitehead Carvings, worth $1,500. You can also win tickets to the show through your local Black Press newspaper. For more information, visit www. bclogandcountrylivingshow.ca.

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The BC Log Home, Timber Frame and Country Living Show will take place in March in Abbotsford. Visitors can enter to win a hand-carved wooden panel worth $1,500 (left) from Bob Whitehead of Whitehead Carvings.

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FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS 7

OBITUARIES

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 114

DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 130

CARRIERS NEEDED YOUTH and ADULTS

F/T Class 1 Heavy Haul Drivers required. 1 year low bed experience & ability to cross border a must. Please email DRIVERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S ABSTRACT with resume to:

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

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FOSTER/SOCIAL CARE

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 263 EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE

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CLASSICAL/ACOUSTIC Guitar Lessons. T: 778-862-2727, E: SoloAcousticGuitar@gmail.com www.SoloAcousticGuitar.com

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 287

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

HOME IMPROVEMENTS Carpentry, painting, drywall, tiles Quality work - reasonable price Martin 778-355-5840 Additions, Home Improvements Restorations, Renovations, & New Construction. Specializing in Concrete, Forming, Framing & Siding. 604-218-3064 A-1 CONTRACTING. Renos. Bsmt, kitchens, baths, custom cabinets, tiling, plumbing, sundecks, fencing, reroofing. Dhillon 604-782-1936.

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 114

DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

EXP CLASS 1 TEAM DRIVERS Earn up to $6500/mo. Send resumes mj@synergytruckingltd.com Fax:604-598-3497

CLASS 1 DRIVERS BC/AB WE ARE HIRING! OWNER OPERATORS Permanent positions open. Lots of miles, great pay and benefits package. New equipment with lease opportunity EXPAND YOUR CAREER! Contact: George Costello PH: 1-877-914-0001 WWW.TRANSX.COM

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

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HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES

2 Ethnic Cooks (South-Indian) reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. Salary:$15.00/hr. F/T, Pmt. 2+ yrs. exp. Duties: Prepare and cook complete meals, dishes & foods. Supervise kitchen helpers. May plan menus, determine size of food portions. Language: English. Location: Burnaby, BC. Food Counter Attendant reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. Sal: $10.50/hr. F/T, Pmt. Duties: Take customersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; orders. Serve customers at counters, Package take-out food. Stock shelves and refrigerators. General cleaning of restaurant and work area. Lang: English. Location: Burnaby, BC. Please contact Rengarajan from Dosa Grill at dosa_grill_rest@yahoo.ca

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LABOURERS

STAVE LAKE Cedar Mills, in Dewdney, BC is looking for labourers and experienced shingle packers. These are full time positions and require heavy lifting. Apply by fax at 604-826-2379 or email at cnorthrop@stavelake.com. Call Colin at 604-826-6764 for more information.

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TRADES, TECHNICAL

COMMERCIAL TRANSPORT & DIESEL ENGINE MECHANICS Required for Cullen Diesel Power Ltd. and Western Star & Sterling Trucks of Vancouver Inc. Positions avail. in Surrey. Cummins, Detroit Diesel and MTU engine experience considered an asset.

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CLEANING SERVICES

EUROPEAN LADY will clean your house or office. 15 Years exp. Refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s avail. Free Est. 604-468-0421

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CONCRETE & PLACING

PLACING & Finishing * Forming * Site Prep, old concrete removal * Excavation & Reinforcing * Re-Re Specialists 34 Years Exp. Free Estimates.

Call: Rick (604) 202-5184

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DRYWALL

JMYK CONTRACTING LTD. Specializing in steel stud framing, drywall, taping, texture, t-bar, firerating, painting + general renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. WCB, Insured. Jay 604-722-6197 FRANKS Drywall *Boarding*Taping *Spraying no job too sm. Seniors rts Free ests. 604-939-7029, 809-1945

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Each year, for nearly 30 years, Camp Goodtimes has provided over 600 children and family members with life-changing opportunities for adventure and renewal through its world-renowned summer recreation program. Help make this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s camps and programs a resounding success. Consider 1 of these 4 full-time temporary roles based in Vancouver then onsite during summer sessions at UBCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s beautiful Loon Lake Research & Education Centre in Maple Ridge:

Camper Experience Director Leverage your degree and background in child and youth care, social work or psychology to enhance camper experience by ensuring their emotional and social needs are fully supported and by providing them with a coordinated response to any needs that arise. Term: May 1 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; August 30, 2013.

Operations Supervisor Embodying and modelling our strong safety commitment, and working closely with the camp director and leadership teams, you will overseeâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and facilitate staffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s understanding ofâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;emergency response procedures as well as provide site security and general operations supervision. OFA Level 2 certiďŹ cation and 2 yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; related experience are essential. Term: June 1 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; August 30, 2013.

Program Director A highly creative and organized leader, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll develop, manage and evaluate the exceptional program activities that have made our camps a hit with campers and their families, additionally applying your stellar interpersonal and communication skills to train and coordinate a volunteer workforce. Term: May 1 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; August 30, 2013.

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Waterfront Supervisor

ELECTRICAL

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Equipped with current NLS, CPR-C and Standard First Aid accreditation, AED training and over 5 yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; lifeguarding experience, you will oversee all waterfront operations, including managing lifeguards, waterfront set up/clean up and program delivery. Term: June 1 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; August 30, 2013. For more information about these opportunities, please visit cancer.ca/bc. To apply, please submit your cover letter and rĂŠsumĂŠ in one document no later than March 15, 2013, to resumes@bc.cancer.ca.

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263 EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE Rickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bobcat Service. Leveling, Back Filling, Trucking Reas. Rates.778-355-2978, 604-290-2978

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 281

GARDENING

LAWNS PLUS

Landscape Maintenance

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 329 PAINTING & DECORATING

PLUMBING

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 356

Hauling Anything.. But Dead Bodies!! 20 YARD BINS AVAILABLE We Load or You Load !

Interior & Exterior

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A-1 EXTERIOR/ INTERIOR. Quality job, senior rates, free est, residential, commercial. Refs. 15 yrs exp. No job too small.Call 604-476-0766

www.paintspecial.com 604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley Running this ad for 8yrs

PAINT SPECIAL

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PRESSURE WASHING

288

Welcome Home !

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BRIDGEVIEW FLEA MARKET Every Sunday, Year Round, 80 Vendors 7am-3pm, 11267-125a St. Sry. Info./Book Table 604-625-3208

560

NEW WESTMINSTER

MISC. FOR SALE

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www.webuyhomesbc.com

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PLUMBING

100% Heating & Plumbing 24/7

MOVING & STORAGE

FULL PLUMBING SERVICES • Hvac Gas Fitting • Electrical *Free Est. *Licensed *Insured 24hr. Emergency Service

C & C Electrical Mechanical

604-475-7077

BEST RATE MOVING EXPERIENCED MOVERS W/ AFFORDABLE RATES

TREE & STUMP • Tree Trimming • Fully Insured • Best Rates

838

HIGH VOLTAGE!

Eastcan Rooﬁng & Siding •New Roofs •Re-Roofs •Repairs

604.562.0957 or 604.961.0324 GL ROOFING. Cedar shakes, Asphalt Shingles, Flat roofs, WCB Clean Gutters. $80. 604-240-5362 All kinds of re-roofing & repairs. Free est. Reasonable rates. (604)961-7505, 278-0375

LICENSED & INSURED ✶ Local & Long Distance ✶ ✶ Seniors Discount ✶

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604-787-8061 AFFORDABLE MOVING .Enterprise Plumbing, Heating, Gasfitting

$45/Hr

CONTROL TECH MECHANICAL Heating, Gas & Plumbing Service & Reno’s ** 12% OFF WITH THIS AD ** Licensed, Bonded & Insured

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

Call: (604)294-8324 10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Lic.gas fitter. Aman: 778-895-2005

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

RECYCLE-IT! JUNK REMOVAL

ITALIAN MASTIFF(Cane Corso) P/B blues, ready to go, 1st shots, tails/dew claws done. Ultimate family guardian $800 (604)308-5665

SUITES, LOWER

NEW WEST 2 bdrm gr/lvl suite, full bath, large kitch & dining area, all brand new appls. Nr amens. Mar15. $875/mo incl utils. 604-339-8616

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AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673 TOP CA$H PAID TODAY For SCRAP VEHICLES!

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

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

APARTMENT/CONDO Bright 2 bdrm apt.

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

TOWNHOUSES

810

AUTO FINANCING

Large 2 br located in a Central Coq Co-op. $810/mo. No subsidy. Close to transit, schools, and shopping.

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

NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT CREDITORS and others having claims against the Estate of EFAT KHADEMI, late of 7557 Sussex Avenue, Burnaby, B.C. V5J 3V6, are required to send full particulars of such claim to: MINOO GREENAL, Executor, 1500-1100 Melville Street, Vancouver, B.C. on or before April 3, 2013, after which date the Estate’s assets will be distributed having regard only to claims that have been received. - Minoo Greenall, Executor

430 – 9th Street. 1 bdrm apart, on site laundry, 1 parking spot. Close to shops, all amens, great loc. Heat & hot water incl. $775/m. 604-451-6676

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 PRESA CANARIO P/B UKC, fawn Both parents approx 150 lbs. $950. Call 604-302-2357

FREE! Scrap Metal Removal...FREE!!!

SHELTIE SABLE PUP 1F, white body + spots D.O.B. Oct 19th Sweet & loveable 604-826-6311

*Appliances *BBQs *Exercise Equip *Cars/Trucks/Trailers *Hotwater Tanks *Furnaces * Restaurant Equipment All FREE pickup!

Shepherd x, spayed female, all shots, 7 mos. asking $400. Call (604)847-0171

T & K Haulaway

750

COQ. off Brunette, nr Schoolhouse. Large bright grnd level 2 bdrm ste. W/D, patio under balcony. N/S, N/P. $1050/mo incl utils. Avail Mar 1st. (604)524-0218, (778)772-9655.

New West. Crown Manor

604.587.5865

604-572-3733

Port Coquitlam 4 bdrm 1.5 bath house on farm, 5 appls, Avail now. $1400/mo. 778-241-8421

Coquitlam 996sf 2bdrm 2bath strg carpet/wood, prkg cls to Coq Ctr Doug College elem schl NP/NS $1195 Mar 15/Apr1. 604-941-3259

PUG avail for stud service. He is a rare silver male, purebred but not registered, $700 or puppy back. Also Golden retriever (not reg.) avail for stud $600 (OFA hips and cert eyes) Mission 604-820-4827

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RENTALS

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

The Scrapper

Sandy 604 945 5864 sandy@terramanagement.ca

Isaac 604-727-5232

Leon Medical Aesthetics * Free consultation and tax free for limited time*

BERNESE Mountain Dog Puppies. Vet checked with first shots and ready for loving homes. $975. Langley area. 778-241-5504.

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

Recycled Earth Friendly HOT TUBS ARE NO PROBLEM! On Time, As Promised, Service Guaranteed!

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BEAGLES, 12’’ size, born Dec 25, tri colour 3 F, 3 M, $650. (604)3160376, tobyscardetail@hotmail.com

★ ★CALL NOW★ ★ LOW COST RUBBISH REMOVAL

ESTHETIC SERVICES

Services available: Botox, fillers, silk peel Skin peels treating acne, aging, scars, dark spots

PETS

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HOMES FOR RENT

New West- McBride Place. 415 Ginger Drive. 2 bdrm T/H. Family Housing. Close all amens, schls, transit. Pet friendly great loca. $1035/m. Call Now! 604-451-6676

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RECREATIONAL/SALE

1996 22’ SLUMBER QUEEN 5th wheel. Interior like new, has to be seen to appreciate. New stereo, back up camera, new HD antenna, m/w, a/c. Includes hitch. $5,500. 604-625-7761 Aldergrove.

MAPLE RIDGE 2 bdrm hse completely redone. Newer appl & flooring. Garage & shed on property. Lge yard. Near Golden Ears bridge. April 1st. $1250. 604-941-2243

752

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FIVE STAR ROOFING

Starting $40/hr.

ESTHETIC SERVICES

• DIFFICULTY SELLING ? • Difﬁculty Making Payments? No Equity? Expired Listing? Penalty? We Take Over Payments! No Fees! www.GVCPS.ca / 604-786-4663

PETS

ABBA MOVERS & DEL Res/comm 1-4 ton truck, 1 man $35/hr, 2 men from $45. Honest, bsmt clean up. 25yrs Exp. 24hrs/7days 604-506-7576

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

639 REAL ESTATE SERVICES

removal done RIGHT!

Journeyman Call 604-345-0899

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

604-537-4140

EXCEL ROOFING LTD. All kinds of roofing work. New Roof, Reroof, Repairs. Free est. (778)878-2617

RELIABLE & AFFORDABLE

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

From 1, 3, 5, 7 & 10 Ton Trucks Licensed ~ Reliable ~ 1 to 3 Men Free Estimate/Senior Discount Residential~Commercial~Pianos

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

Certified, Insured & Bonded

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

Local & Long Distance

Damaged House? Pretty House? Moving? Divorcing? Estate Sale? We Will Buy Your House, Quick Cash & Private! Mortgage Too High & House Won’t Sell? Can’t Make Payments? We Lease Your House, Make Your Payments & Buy It Later!

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

Factory custom, 74 cube (1200) big bore by Denco Cycle, Bassani pipe, windshield, sissy bar, leather bags. 27,000km, one old guy owner, $7450 obo (604)817-1945

Call 604-540-6732

HOMES WANTED

WE BUY HOUSES

2007 HARLEY SPORTSTER

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

736 TREE SERVICES

MOTORCYCLES

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REAL ESTATE Aluminum patio cover, sunroom, railing and vinyl. 604-782-9108 www.PatioCoverVancouver.com

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS

2008 VW GOLF City, 5 spd manual, silver, 85,000k. a/c, p/w, $6000/firm (604)538-9257

1 Bedrooms available near Lougheed Mall and transit. Rent includes heat & hot water. Sorry No Pets. Refs required.

FURNITURE

551

TRANSPORTATION

APARTMENT/CONDO

COQUITLAM

MATTRESSES starting at $99

Always! Delivering Top Soil, Bark Mulch, Sand and Gravel, Spreading services. Simon 604-230-0627

374

Call Robert 604941-1618 OR 604-844-4222 INTERIORS: Baths (renos/ repairs) specializing in drywall, doors, flooring, tiling, plumbing, painting, miscellaneous, etc. VERSATILE! EXPERIENCED IN OVER 30 LINES OF WORK! * Quality work * Prompt Service * Fair prices For positive results Call Robert

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548

*NEW QUEEN MATTRESS SET* Pillow Top in Plastic. Mfr. Warranty Must Sell $200 ~ 604-484-0379

SUNDECKS

706

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

If I can’t do it It can’t be done

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FERTILIZERS

RENTALS

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A24 NewsLeader Friday, March 1, 2013

VOTED BEST INDIAN RESTAURANT 8 YEARS IN A ROW

1 PLACE 2012

LUNCH BU

FFET

$8.95

ALL-YOU-CA

N-EAT

UED EXCELLENCE N TI N O C F O S R A E 14 Y HVIR BAINS! WITH OWNER, LAK

Per Person, M o Valid Mar 1-1 n. to Fri. 11:30 am - 2:3 0 pm 5, 2013. Both locations. W . Plus tax. ith coupon.

Appetizers

Lamb Specialties

Rice Specialties

Alu Mater Samosa Alu Tikka Bhajia Paneer Pakora Fish Pakora Chicken Pakora

All Dishes Cooked with Ginger & Garlic Lamb Curry Rogan Josh Lamb Vindaloo Bhuna Gosht Lamb Palak Lamb Shahi Korma Lamb Makhani

All Dishes Cooked with Ginger & Garlic Plain Basmati Rice Vegetable Biryani Chicken Biryani Beef Biryani Lamb Biryani Prawn Biryani

All of the above dishes are served with chutney

Ask for mild, medium or hot

Vegetarian Specialties All Dishes Cooked with Ginger & Garlic Mater Paneer Kofta Curry Saag Paneer Saag Alu Chana Masala Chana Saag Vegetable Curry Eggplant Bhartha Gobi Alu Paneer Shahi Korma Vegetable Korma Malai Kofta Dal Turka/Dal Makhni Ask for mild, medium or hot

Chicken Specialties All Dishes Cooked with Ginger & Garlic Chicken Curry Chicken Vindaloo Chicken Tikka Masala Chicken Palak Chicken Josh Chicken Malai Butter Chicken Chicken Korma Chilli Chicken

Beef All Dishes Cooked with Ginger & Garlic Beef Curry Beef Vindaloo Beef Madrasi Beef Palak Beef Bhuna

All Dishes Cooked with Ginger & Garlic Fish Masala Fish Vindaloo Fish Curry Prawns Masala Prawn Vindaloo Prawn Malai

Clayoven All Dishes Cooked with Ginger & Garlic Chicken Tandoori Half Seekh Kabob Chicken Tikka Lamb Tikka Indian Star Special Dinner

Tel: 604-516-0649 Fax: 604-515-0639 www.indianstarrestaurant.com

CATERING NOW AVAILABLE Open : Mon-Thurs 11:30am-10pm Fri & Sat 11:30am-10:30pm, CLOSED Sunday

Tandoori Roti Naan Garlic Naan Vegetable Naan Chicken Naan Paratha Alu-Paratha Shahi Kulcha

Seafood Specialties Accompaniments Papadam Mango Chutney Spicy mixed pickles Dahi Raita Garden Fresh Salad

Desserts Rasmalai Galab Jamun Mango Ice-Cream Kheer

Ask for mild, medium or hot

Now Open 420-6TH ST, NEW WESTMINSTER

Indian Breads

Namaste Indian Star Restaurant 2883 SHAUGHNESSY STREET, PORT COQUITLAM Tel: 778-216-1055 Fax: 778-216-1052

Open : Mon-Sat 11:30am-9pm, Sunday 3pm-9pm • Buffet Open Mon-Sat

Buy 1 dish, get 2nd dish

1/2 PRICE

Dine in only. Expires March 15, 2013. 2nd dish must be of equal or lesser value. Valid both locations

$5.00 OFF With the purchase of $50 or more Take out only. Expires March 15, 2013. Valid both locations

FULLY LICENSED • EAT IN • TAKE-OUT • DELIVERY • OPEN MON-SAT