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The BC Liberal has held the seat when Lee lost in His NDP opponent since 2001, after an unsuccessful bid 1996, in his first effort against this time, Janet Routledge, sees in 1996, but for the most part, the Calendino, it was only by 766 votes. the riding as a microcosm of the results have been close races with his Lee believes Burnaby North province as a whole.

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Routledge said she’s seen changes in the riding in the 16 years she’s lived there. It makes sense that the introduction of the Millennium SkyTrain line and highrises along it would change the demographics.

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Just a few months ago it looked like the Edmonds neighbourhood had lost its voice when the Edmonds Business and Community Association (EBCA) became inactive.

Now there are two groups vying for people to get involved.

Last September, Lindy McQueen wanted to start a new group after the EBCA went dormant. As a former EBCA member herself, she felt the group had become too business-oriented.

But former EBCA president Joyce Rostron suggested they first find out what the community wanted, an effort that resulted in a well-attended town hall meeting in February followed by a smaller “world café” visioning meeting.

Both McQueen and Rostron put forward visions for their respective groups and set up meetings for interested people to attend.

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Teacher brings digital classroom closer John Tyler recognized as of 3 ‘Distinguished Educators’ in B.C. Mario Bartel

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The classroom in John Tyler’s vision of the future won’t have blackboards, not even books.

Teachers will learn as much alongside their students as instruct them.

Tyler’s efforts to make that vision a reality at Burnaby South and now his new school, Cariboo Hill secondary, have earned the vice principal recognition by Apple as one of only three Distinguished Educators in British Columbia.

The biannual program honours educators around the world for their innovative integration of technology in learning.

Tyler’s road to recognition started as a search for a bulk discount on Apple iPads. He’s a strong proponent that computers can level the playing field for all students, allowing them to progress through projects and programs at their own pace, to their own level of sophistication, without the pressure of sideways glances of their peers checking out the comprehension level of the books they’re reading.

While at Burnaby South, Tyler gave his students who were having difficulty reading easy access to computers and watched them thrive. Rather than confining them to the book in their hands, the students were encouraged to explore and experience their studies in whichever direction caught their interest.

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The classroom in John Tyler’s future world will be digital, without blackboards, white boards or even books. And learning will be as much collaborative with the teacher than taught. His efforts to make that world happen have been recognized

by Apple, which recently named him one of three Apple Distinguished Educators in British Columbia.

“It allows them to make connections,� says Tyler, whose search for iPads led him to

discover Apple’s Distiguished Educators program and submit his application. “Technology is

changing the way we do day-today activity in the classroom.�

But that change is happening slowly, sometimes reluctantly. “Our structure hasn’t kept pace with technology,� says Tyler.

Only a few years ago students weren’t allowed to use their cellphones. Wireless connections in schools weren’t readily available.

Today almost every student has a smartphone in their pocket, and Tyler is working to make Wifi freely available throughout the district.

A teacher at Cariboo Hill has designed and posted QR codes around the hallways that students can scan for more information about programs and school events.

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When it comes to the issues, all four candidates in the riding said the hot-button topic appears to be Kinder Morgan’s proposed expansion of the Trans Mountain pipeline, which runs from Edmonton to North Burnaby.

In her two years of doorknocking as the NDP candidate, Routledge said, “the single biggest issue is the pipeline ‌ Two years ago it would come up every so often, now it’s every night, it comes up a lot.â€?

Lee agreed but stressed, “the pipeline for heavy oil won’t go through the Burnaby North riding, it’s actually going to the Westridge Terminal which is outside this riding ‌ There’s no residents near that part of my riding. Of course, we should still think about those things (concerns) but in fact it’s not in the riding.â€?

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resulting increased oil tanker traffic in Burrard Inlet. The Liberals are supportive, if it meets certain conditions, and the BC Conservatives are all for it.

Although, Burnaby North Conservative candidate Wayne Marklund said, “If the constituents of Burnaby North decide to go against the pipeline I will back them up and I will go against party policy, and I’ve already told that to [BC Conservative Party leader] Mr. [John] Cummins.�

Lee said apart from the pipeline, the main issue for people is the economy, creating more customers for small businesses, “growing a bigger pie for everybody.� “The economy is about jobs and your ability to pay for the necessities of life,� Routledge responded. But “the average person on the doorstep doesn’t talk about it in those terms.�

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For the Greens’ Carrie McLaren, apart from the pipeline, better health care and education and more jobs, the big issue for Burnaby North voters is “they’re looking for some change.�

McLaren suggested the close races between the Liberals and NDP over the years has partly been due to people not seeing viable alternatives, something the Greens hope to change this time around. “A lot of times people say they don’t vote at all, they don’t see anything they want,� she said.

The Greens have had more requests for campaign signs this election than in the past

but McLaren said the party realistically doesn’t believe it will form government. “Win or lose, whichever party gets in, they’re going to need people to watchdog them. And if we can get Greens in there, to watchdog and let the rest of the province know what’s going on, I think that will really help get more people interested [in provincial affairs].�

As for the Conservatives’ Marklund, he’s also finding it a challenge to come out from under the shadow cast by the Liberal and NDP front-runners. “We’re the new oldest party on the block,� he said, noting it was formed in 1903 before falling apart, being absorbed into other right-leaning parties decades later and re-emerging in recent years.

Marklund is a former Capitol Hill resident, and current Port Coquitlam resident who owns Candu Glass located in the riding. “I’m a businessman first, not a

politician,� he said.

He’s also had a hard time promoting himself as a politician, after three property owners would not lease their highly visible office space to a BC Conservative candidate, he said, adding Burnaby city bylaws prohibit election signs on city property.

As a result, Marklund is running his campaign out of his Candu premises on Douglas Road, and a 44-foot RV borrowed from a friend which, ever the businessman, he mentions to a reporter is for sale if anyone is interested.

Which makes him the only candidate in the riding with his own campaign bus, or the closest thing to it. He’s been driving it around town while door-knocking or just running errands, drawing in supporters and curiosity-seekers. “People think it’s a great idea, they think it’s thinking out of the box which is what I plan to do when I’m elected.�

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Her group ended up drawing 16 community members to a meeting last month.

Six of those attendees, including McQueen, formed a steering committee tasked with creating an identity and vision for the new organization.

The group has been dubbed Edmonds People In Community Residents Association, or EPIC. McQueen, its spokesperson, said EPIC’s focus will be on organizing community events, giving people an outlet for their ideas, and advocating for its residents.

“What we’re looking to do is to build community and you do that by getting people out of their apartments and their houses and you present possibilities for them to participate in things,” she said.

“I would like to see an association where all members of our community feel that they belong to a larger version of themselves. That’s my vision. The EPIC vision is very close to that. It’s a caring, gifted, creative and nurturing community.”

McQueen stressed she believes there’s room for both groups. “We look forward to working together on projects

where our visions meet.”

EPIC’s next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, May 28, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the community room at Edmonds Community School, 7651 18th Ave., Burnaby. Everyone is welcome. That happens to be the same night as the next meeting of the EBCA, being held 6 to 8:30 p.m. at Tommy Douglas library branch.

In recent weeks, EBCA has elected a new board of directors, including Gary Bizzo as president, Kashmir Dosanjh as first vice-president, Darshan Gill as second-vice president and Warren Walker as treasurer.

When asked how his 12-yearold group’s vision was different from EPIC’s, Bill Petrovas, EBCA’s communications director, stressed that his group organizes the annual Edmonds City Fair event, with the assistance of $4,000 in Burnaby city hall funds and the organization covering the rest of the event’s $15,000 cost.

Petrovas said he could not comment on the new group.

“We want a clean start, we wish everybody success in their associations and that they find satisfaction in their work.”

As for why Edmonds doesn’t have separate merchants

and residents associations as other communities do, such as Burnaby Heights, he said that’s a result of there not being enough business owners and residents to support two groups back when EBCA it started a dozen years ago.

He said it’s still the case that Edmonds doesn’t have a large enough business base to be solely a merchants association.

In terms of what sort of community work EBCA will be focused on, he said it is concerned about gentrification in Edmonds and the potential displacement of low-income residents due to redevelopment.

“We’re doing an assessment of all our assets in the community, who are the communication channels, what are our deficits, and what can we do within our mandate to help improve our area and community,” Petrovas said.

“We’re a year away from launching our full initiative.”

Rostron could not be reached for comment before the NewsLeader’s deadline.

For more information on the EBCA, visit ebaca. memberlodge.org For information on EPIC, contact Lindy McQueen at jimlin@shaw.ca.

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The project proposed for 4555 Hastings St. by developer Heights Entertainment would see construction of a fourstorey mixed-used development.

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Cost of living

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With food, transportation and housing costs rising, sticking to the family budget has become increasingly more difficult in B.C. According to the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives, it takes two parents earning $19.62 an hour — each — to support a family of four.

The annual recalculation of the so-called “living wage” found the hourly rate necessary to cover rent, child care, food and transportation (after government taxes and levies) jumped 48 cents from $19.14 last year — that’s the equivalent of 2.5 per cent, or nearly double the rate of inflation.

We all know that housing costs are to blame for some of this burden but the CCPA study found that rising child care costs, food prices and a four per cent jump in Medical Services Plan premiums were also to blame.

The problem is, many working parents don’t even make that “living wage” and are getting by on the minimum wage of $10.25.

How are families coping? This is difficult to ascertain but the Burnaby Homelessness Task Force has found that the people touched by homelessness don’t have enough income to pay for the basic necessities of life and can’t find affordable housing.

Affordable housing consumes about 30 per cent of the pre-tax income for someone earning a modest income. But for someone earning minimum wage or even a little more, housing can take up more than half their income.

That leaves little left over for food, clothes and other necessities, sending many to the food bank, and breakfast and after-school programs for the kids.

Other families are making difficult choices to stretch their dollars.

Meanwhile, per capita debt, although stabilizing, is still high, suggesting that the Canadian dream, while not dead, is increasingly expensive to maintain.

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NDP to voters: trust us VICTORIA – When Adrian Dix took over as B.C. NDP leader two years ago, he struggled to communicate, especially in the sound bites of radio and TV. There was a running joke in the legislature press gallery: It didn’t matter what question you asked him, you got a six-minute answer that ended with the evils of log exports.

Even more than under Carole James, the NDP railed against log exports. “B.C. logs for B.C. jobs” became one of Dix’s favourite slogans. As the election approached, another Dixism was heard daily: “Say what you’re going to do, say how you’re going to pay for it.”

So it was a surprise a few weeks ago when the NDP signaled it would essentially not offer a policy on log exports.

They’re going to meet with “stakeholders” and come up with a plan after they get a majority government.

This is exactly the same nonpolicy the NDP had in 2009.

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keeps many loggers working, and subsidizes the harvest of other logs for B.C. coastal mills.

Another thing the NDP doesn’t like is private power development. This issue featured prominently in the NDP leadership contest two years ago.

Leadership contender Mike Farnworth told the party faithful he would study independent power purchase contracts, and if he found that they are not in the public interest, he would “mend them or end them.” Another leadership hopeful, energy critic John Horgan, allowed that he would “break” contracts if necessary.

By this spring, Dix had a new non-position on power purchase contracts. He will “assess them and address them.” The printed platform promises a review “within the limits of existing contracts.” Either they plan

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to risk a costly legal battle, or they’re just paying lip service. All you have to do to find out is elect them.

Labour code changes are another blank slate.

A memo from the B.C. Federation of Labour executive to members last year described how they were working closely with the NDP to rewrite B.C. labour law.

The NDP election platform punts this issue until after the election as well, promising an independent expert panel to decide on issues like whether to end secret-ballot votes for union certification.

This isn’t just a bad idea, it’s a 30-year-old bad idea. It’s based on the destructive old notion that employers are the enemy of workers, and only a union can protect them.

The long decline of union membership in the private sector isn’t caused by employer bullying or secret-ballot votes that protect employees’ freedom of choice.

The cause is global competition.

The only protection workers have from that is their own efficiency.

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NDP government will strive to do that over “the business cycle,” says finance critic Bruce Ralston.

Old-timers might remember this one. It’s taken from the NDP’s 1991 election platform.

Yes, 22 years ago there was a widespread belief in a predictable four-year cycle of commodity prices and other economic determinants. Whatever was left of that dusty, faded picture was erased with the financial collapse of 2008.

If you still believe in a predictable “business cycle,” you may be willing to accept that an NDP-led B.C. will become the first jurisdiction in human history to eliminate poverty, by setting annual targets and paying out borrowed money to low-income parents.

On ferries, fracking, union contracts, capital construction and other weighty matters, the NDP’s answer is the same: trust us.

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Whether road pricing should finance transit expansion in Metro Vancouver is one regional issue where the clearest lines have been drawn between provincial political parties.

It’s one of the questions put to the parties ahead of the provincial election by the Metro regional district on its new advocacy website, localgovernmentmatters.ca.

As of Monday, the B.C. Liberals had yet to respond but the NDP, Greens and B.C. Conservatives had all provided answers.

Most responses, particularly from the NDP, pledge mainly to work with local government on key issues without taking a detailed position.

On the question of enabling road pricing to raise more money for TransLink, the NDP say only they “will be open to a discussion with a reformed

TransLink board.”

As for how TransLink will be restructured, the NDP have only said they would put municipal elected representatives back on the board, without spelling out details.

The Greens go farthest to endorse higher charges for motorists to drive in the region, saying they support a variety of strategies including road pricing, parking pricing and congestion pricing.

B.C. Conservatives are staunchly against road pricing.

“Drivers should not be punished with tolls and taxes at every road and bridge to pay for TransLink,” said the Conservatives’ response.

The B.C. Liberals, who have been under fire from Conservative candidates in Surrey for introducing tolls on the Port Mann Bridge, have promised a November 2014 referendum on new funding sources for TransLink.

B.C. Liberal leader Christy Clark has said she opposes tolls on existing roads and bridges.

Clark said the referendum would allow voters to block

new funding to TransLink if they don’t support it, although Transportation Minister Mary Polak had previously suggested the referendum would make voters provide more revenue to TransLink one way or another, by choosing the most acceptable source.

Langley City Mayor Peter Fassbender, who is running for the B.C. Liberals in Surrey, said he’s unsure why his party had not yet responded to Metro’s questions, but added they are working on it.

B.C. Conservative responses highlight their plans to scrap the carbon tax, although critics question where the revenue would be recovered. The NDP pledge to redirect some carbon tax revenue (now going to corporate tax reduction) to public transit initiatives.

The Greens support a higher, more “robust” carbon tax. They say using some of the increase for transit may make sense, but the revenue-neutral model – where income taxes drop as the carbon tax rises – gives people more incentive to choose a lower-emission lifestyle.

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Marklund and Christine Clarke (Burnaby-Lougheed) are among the party’s four candidates who were left off a list of those being endorsed by the BC Conservatives. Elections BC required the complete list to be filed by the April 26 deadline before a party affiliation could be included on the ballot.

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We must take initiative and seek to understand the thought process and actions of others in order to relate to why they do things that aggravate us.

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This kind of ‘understand first’ thinking is also contagious in a good way. Try it when you are talking to someone and see how powerful it is.

Use a phrase like, “Help me understand. Please tell me more about why you…(insert aggravator)” and see where it goes. Try to look at it from their perspective during the conversation.

Any one of these tips on their own can provide much relief, but used in combination they become much more powerful. Now quickly read them again while thinking about how you could apply them to your current situation and you might come up with a solution. Or better yet, read the tips just before bed tonight and allow the ‘sleep committee’ to work on the problem while you sleep. Some of the best solutions come to you first thing in the morning.

It may be better to burn out than to fade away, but it’s even better to avoid burning out or fading away!

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My mom was the classiest, most amazing remarkable woman I ever met in my life. Mom looked after herself very well physically and emotionally—a precious gift to her family and

I lost my mother 15 years ago. Seldom were the words “I love you” spoken in our home but I loved the ways my mother would show it with her actions.

The one that stands out most is the way she would introduce me—or any of my siblings—to someone. She would stand erect like a soldier beside us, place her arm around our shoulders, and with her face lit-up with the biggest smile, she’d say “This is MY son.”

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Peter Cech I love that my mom lives in the same city as me—Burnaby—and continues to take care of me and my family (She sends food home with us and often invites the adult grand kids for dinner).

I love how she also takes care of others in the community. She is an active volunteer at South Burnaby Neighbourhood House and can be counted on to make no less than 200 cookies every special holiday for the children in our programs.

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Antonia Beck My Mother’s gift to me was hope. Hard to beat that. I have sometimes been accused of having too much, but she reminds me this is not possible.

Patrick Smith One thing I love about my mom is that she’s an “all-in-one” mom. She’s a nurse, a doctor, a chef, a tailor, a lawyer, an accountant, a mechanic, a volunteer, a grandma, and a mother all in one!

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What to do with Mom Mother’s Day Concert Celebrate Mother’s Day with the New Westminster Symphony Orchestra.

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Enjoy the view at the Diamond Alumni Centre on Burnaby Mountain at SFU.

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Many luxury spas offer packages, especially around Mother’s Day, that make a full-on spa treatment a more affordable gift. Men and women can even accompany Mom on her trip and reap the rewards of being such a thoughtful son or daughter.

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Our province’s resource endowment has always been a mainstay of both jobs and the generation of revenues needed to fund social programs. From what I’ve seen and heard, an NDP government would rev-up spending while stymieing resource development through endless environmental reviews or by just saying “no,” driving investment to other provinces and countries. We need new mines and gas fields, pipelines, refineries, ports and processing plants to replace jobs lost by tech change and by events like the pine beetle catastrophe Economic development and the protection of the environment are not mutually exclusive. Yes, we must be good stewards of our beautiful province, but we have the technology to move the economy forward in an environmentally responsible manner.

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Price on April 14 and after $15.00 per child 12 years & under $25.00 per adult

Liability

Official T-shirt and $280,000 $1,000,000 Unlimited $350,000 water bottle included Silver level community partners Contents Liability Family Prices do not include tax. $400,000 $320,000 $1,000,000 $350,000 $280,000 $1,000,000 $328.00 $500,000 $400,000 $1,000,000 $400,000www.fabricana.com $320,000 $1,000,000 $369.00 Bronze level community partners $600,000 $1,000,000 COQUITLAM 1348 United Boulevard RICHMOND 4591 Garden City $750,000 Road Fabricana 604-524-5454 Fabricana 604-273-5316 Interior Delights 604-528-9100 $500,000 $400,000 $1,000,000 $453.00 Interior Delights 604-276-2553 $1,000,000 $800,000 $1,000,000 $750,000 $600,000 $1,000,000 $680.00

Replacement Value

This event is in support for the Burnaby Task Force on Homelessness

burnaby.ca/active

*EXCLUDING "PRICE BREAKER" ITEMS. *IN-STOCK FABRICS

Follow us: facebook.com/cityofburnaby @burnabyparksrec

*Current rates based on claims free, mortgage free, senior, newer home and LYNN VALLEY CENTRE

BAY CITY INSURANCE SERVICES

PRIVATE AUTO WITH FAMILY INSURANCE HOME - CONDO - TENANTS - BUSINESS - MARRIAGE LICENCE

$1,000,000

$800,000 $1,000,000 $915.00 PRIVATE AUTO WITH FAMILY INSURANCE LYNN VALLEY CENT #121-1199 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver Suite 23-800 SAVE ON INSURANCE 604-986-1155 Opposite Save-On-F HOME -•CONDO - BUSINESS - MARRIAGE LICENCE HOME - TENANTS Mon-Fri 9am-9pm, Sat 9am-6pm, Sun 10am-5pm Replacement Unlimited McBride Blvd, Value Contents Liability on claims Family *Current rates based free, mortgage free, senior, newer home and alarm discounts* #121-1199 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vanco • CONDO Opposite Save-On-Foods

SAVE ON INSURANCE CITY PRIVATE AUTO BAY • TENANTS • BUSINESS WITH FAMILY • MARRIAGE BAY CITY INSURANCE LICENCE INSURANCE BAY CITY INSURANCE SERVICES LTD. $350,000

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*Current rates based on claims free, mortgage free, senior, newer home and alarm discounts*

CAPILANO MALL

Unlimited Contents $280,000

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Next to Wal-Mart #30-935 Marine Drive, North Vancouver

604-904-9700 Liability Mon-Wed 9am-6pm, Thurs-Fri 9am-9pm.

Sat 9am-6pm, Sun 11am-6pm

$1,000,000 Our office in West Vancouver has amalgamated

with our new location in Capilano Mall $1,000,000 next to Walmart, the Liquor Store and Kins Market.

$1,000,000

New Westminster, INSURANCE SER 604-986-11 BC V3L 2B8 604-524-3565 SERVICES LTD. CAPILANO MA

Mon-Fri 9am-9pm, Sat 9am-6pm, Sun 10am

Family

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Next to Wal#30-935 Marine Drive, North Vanco

A20 NewsLeader Wednesday, May 8, 2013

Region’s ‘living wage’ hits $19.62 Bare-bones family budget covers basic needs only Jeff Nagel Black Press

49TH ANNUAL

MAJOR’S DIVISION HYACK BASEBALL TOURNAMENT MAY 24-26, 2013

Games will take place Friday evening @ 6:00pm; Saturday @ 10:00, 2:45, and 5:30; Sunday @ 10:00, 1:00 and 4:00 (Championship Game) Moody Park, New Westminster Various baseball diamonds The Hyack Tournament is one of the oldest ongoing youth baseball tournaments in BC and is THE signature event of the Little League Season in New West.

In all 16 Little League teams will gather in Moody Park to battle for the title of Hyack Champs. The competitors are 11-12 year old Majors Division Little Leaguers from throughout Metro Vancouver (leagues/teams TBA), including two teams from New West.

A fun, family-oriented activity and it’s FREE

An annual recalculation of the so-called “living wage” for Metro Vancouver concludes two working parents must each now earn $19.62 an hour to adequately support a family of four. The calculation, published by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives, estimates the wage including benefits required for a family of two full-time earners and two young children to meet basic expenses, including rent, child care, food and transportation, once government taxes, credits, deductions and subsidies are taken into account.

“The living wage lifts families out of poverty, but it’s based on a bare-bones budget without the extras many of us take for granted,” said report co-author

Iglika Ivanova.

Not covered are student loan or credit card debt repayments or any savings for retirement or children’s education.

The living wage this year is up 48 cents from $19.14 an hour in 2012 – a jump of 2.5 per cent or nearly double the rate of inflation. That increase is attributed in part to a $28 Monthly living wage budget for Metro Vancouver family of four:

$19.62 per hour living wage works out to $35,708 for each parent working full-time.

Their monthly spending breaks down as follows: Shelter: $1,440 Child care: $1,193 Food: $775 Transportation: $495 Contingency: $229 (cushion against unexpected events) Clothing and footwear: $192 MSP premiums: $133 Non-MSP health care: $133 Parents education: $92 Other household expenses: $729

per month jump in a family’s transportation costs, due to rising costs to own and operate a car and a 13 per cent jump this year in TransLink fares.

Rising child care costs, food prices and a four per cent jump in Medical Services Plan premiums were also to blame.

Metro’s living wage has climbed from $16.74 in 2008, when the calculation was first made. The CCPA and other advocacy groups are part of a Metro Vancouver Living Wage for Families campaign that urges employers to pay wages that reflect the real cost of living in their communities.

They also want government to do more by expanding the stock of affordable housing and pursuing universal child care, national pharmacare or dental coverage programs for children and lower income families.

A similar calculation in the Fraser Valley pegged the living wage there at $16.37.

Thank you to all the sponsors of this event.

www.NewWestBaseball.com

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Bring this coupon on Wednesday and Thursday nights between 5pm and 9pm from May 1 to 30 to a participating* BC Casino or Chances. Dine for a minimum of $10 and get a mystery gaming chip worth $5 to $50 in FREE slot play. After dining, take this coupon and your dinner receipt to Guest Services to receive your mystery gaming chip.

´5>#*¶1-¨ 213003101 Visit BCCasinos.ca or find us on for the list of participating locations and details. *Redeemable at select restaurants in participating BC Casinos or Chances locations. Present this coupon to restaurant staff upon seating. Each guest must spend a minimum of $10 on dining, excluding tax, tips and alcohol. Restaurant operating hours and menu offering may vary by location. One coupon is valid for up to 4 guests. Guest(s) may only redeem one coupon per day. Guest must retain this coupon and their dining receipt in order to receive a mystery gaming chip. Cannot be combined with any other offer and/ or discount. Some restrictions may apply. Promotion is subject to change. No cash value. Mystery gaming chips for free slot play are limited in quantity and may not be available. Offer valid on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 5pm–9pm, May 1 – 30, 2013.

If you gamble, use your GameSense. Must be 19+ to play.

Wednesday, May 8, 2013 NewsLeader A21

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

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Please e-mail: sandi@ shadowlines.com or Fax: 604.888.2459 Thank you in advance to all applicants for applying, only successful applicants will be contacted.

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.

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HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES

CLEANING SUPERVISOR ARCTIC CO-OPERATIVES LTD is currently recruiting Line Cooks for Inns North hotels in Nunavut. We provide meal allowances, subsidized accommodations, and relocation assistance.

Please forward your resume to: humanresources@arcticco-op.com or fax to: (204) 632-8575.

Visit www.innsnorth.com for more information.

(Janitorial / Weekends) Five Star Building Maintenance has an immediate F/T opening for an experienced and enthusiastic Supervisor with superior leadership skills to manage cleaning staff on a day to day basis. Position is for day-time only and includes weekends.

You have a sense of urgency and are passionate about your team and client services.

Duties include training and scheduling of staff, quality assurance, ordering and handling supplies, communication between staff and management, responding to clients’ requirements.

Must have a valid class 5 BC driver’s license and experience with MS Office applications.

We Offer Room For Advancement, Attractive Wages & Comprehensive Benefits.

Food Counter Attendant req’d F/T for Healthfare Restaurant $10.50/hr Take customer orders. Package take out. Serve customers at counters. Kitchen Helpers req’d F/T $10.25/hr. Clean, peel and slice.

Assist the cook and the other staff Contact: Jatinder Fax: 604-4361311 jatindersaini733@yahoo.ca Burnaby, BC

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Required experience: 1) driving a vehicle pulling a trailer with a clean driving record 2) selling women’s apparel 3) physically fit to pull racks 4) enjoy working with seniors Immediate start with pay of $15.00/hr, plus flat fee paid for driving time to & from working locations.

Email resume to: CoCosclothestoyou@shaw.ca, or fax 604-528-8084

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Deliver newspapers on Wednesdays & Fridays in your neighbourhood.

UPCOMING AVAILABLE ROUTES CARRIERS NEEDED in Burnaby Quantity

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Westcoast Moulding & Millwork, a building product supplier in Surrey has F/Time opportunities for experienced Sales Reps. Any previous sales experience is okay - we’ll teach you the ropes!! If you’re positive and energetic & looking for a long-term career in a progressive & dynamic company we want you! (Punjabi and / or Hindi also considered asset.)

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CLARK BUILDERS immediately requires Superintendents for the Regina & Saskatoon areas. 5 - 10 years Commercial Construction Experience. Contact us at: 1-877-416-6815. Email: careers@clarkbuilders.com.

Fax 1-888-403-3051.

CLARK BUILDERS REQUIRES out of town Surveyors. Must have commercial construction experience. Contact us at: 1-877-416-6815. Email: careers@clarkbuilders.com.

Fax 1-888-403-3051.

CLASS 1 DRIVER. Edmonton based company seeks Class 1 Driver to drive Tandem Dump Truck for work in Edmonton and Northern Alberta. Subsistence and accommodations provided for out of town work. General labour duties included and clean abstract required; Jobs@RaidersConcrete.com.

Fax 780-444-9165 or 16719 - 110 Ave., Edmonton. 7-4 p.m., Monday-Friday.

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Subsistence and accommodations provided for out of town work. Clean Class 1 licence required; Jobs@RaidersConcrete.com.

Fax 780-444-9165 or 16719 - 110 Ave., Edmonton; 7-4 p.m., Monday-Friday.

Heavy Duty Diesel Mechanic

Mega Cranes Ltd. an industry leader is seeking an energetic, aggressive self starter for a full time position. Required immediately. Must have inspectors ticket and Red seal. Will have hydraulic experience and must be able to read electrical and hydraulic schematics.

BENEFIT PACKAGE! Please contact Mike e-mail: mike@megacranes.com or fax 604.599.5250

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DRYWALL

JMYK CONTRACTING LTD. Specializing in steel stud framing, drywall, taping, texture, t-bar, firerating, painting + general reno’s.

WCB, Insured. Jay 604-722-6197

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ELECTRICAL

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

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C & C Electrical Mechanical • ELECTRICAL • FULL PLUMBING SERVICES • HVAC GAS FITTING *Licensed *Insured 24hr. Emergency Service

Running this ad for 8yrs

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

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NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Services.

GARDENING

15% SENIORS DISCOUNT A+ Rating with BB Bureau

Stan’s Painting

•Lawn Cuts/Trim •Aerating •Leaf Cleanup •Power Rake •Hedge & Shrub Trimming •Pruning Trees •23 yrs. exp.

•Insured •Free Estimates

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CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certification, adoption property rental opportunities. For peace of mind & a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.

MOVING & STORAGE

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

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Women’s Apparel Sales Associate required, to work for a mobile clothing service

PERSONAL SERVICES

.Flagpersons & Lane Closure Techs required. Must have reliable vehicle. Must be certified & experienced. Union wages & benefits. Fax resume 604-513-3661 email: darlene.hibbs@shawbiz.ca

Call us for an exciting opportunity to explore your future in advertising. Our expanding firm is looking for 10 motivated people to learn multiple aspects of marketing, earn a great income, and travel!

No exp. necessary. Will train.

Please email your resume to resumes@fivestarbc.ca

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

Always! Landscaping Services, Pwr Raking, Delivery, Spreading, Yard &Rubbish cleanup 604.230.0627

604-773-7811 or 604-432-1857 AAA PRECISION PAINTING. Quality work. 778-881-6096.

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS ALWAYS! GUTTER Cleaning & Roof Blowing, Moss Control,30 yrs exp., Reliable! Simon 604-230-0627

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604-949-1900 QUALITY RENOVATIONS

• Kitchens • Bathrooms *30 years *Licensed *Insured

www.metrovanhome.ca Central Creek Construction Refinishing floors, sanding & fixing floors & Reno’s. Seniors Discount 10% off (604)773-7811 A-1 CONTRACTING. Renos. Bsmt, kitchens, baths, custom cabinets, tiling, plumbing, sundecks, fencing, reroofing. Dhillon 604-782-1936.

CONCRETE FORMING FRAMING

& SIDING Specialists in WHAT WE do! 604-218-3064

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GET the best for your moving 24/7 From $40/hr. Licensed & Insured.

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AFFORDABLE MOVING Local & Long Distance

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ASPHALT PAVING

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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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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 242

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

257

DRYWALL

ABS DRYWALL, res. & comm.

Quailty workman ship. Boarding, taping, finishing, textured ceiling, renos. Free est. 604-376-1927

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

604-537-4140

FULL PLUMBING SERVICES

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Across the street - across the world Real Professionals, Reas. Rates.

Best in every way! 604-721-4555.

C & C Electrical Mechanical

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

• Hvac Gas Fitting • Electrical *Licensed *Insured 24hr. Emergency Service

604-475-7077

329 PAINTING & DECORATING CALL

604-595-4970 Rated best painting & moulding company (2010 & 2012) by consumers.

www.benchmarkpainting.homestars.com

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PLUMBING

CRESCENT Plumbing & Heating Licensed Residential 24hr. Service • Hot water tanks • Furnaces • Broilers • Plugged Drains 778-862-0560

341

PRESSURE WASHING

Always! Power Washing, Window & Gutter cleaning, all your exterior cleaning needs. 604-230-0627

POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE

Call Ian 604-724-6373

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 356

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

RUBBISH REMOVAL

372

SUNDECKS

PETS 477

PETS

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

FLEETWOOD WASTE Bin Rentals 10-30 Yards.

Call Ken at 604-294-1393

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

BURNABY

Bulldog Disposal Co.

POMERANIAN - 10 weeks old. 2 black males. 1st shot, vet checked, paper trained. $500 (604)941-2959

1 & 2 Bedroom Reno’d suites located in upgraded blding in cul-du-sac. Next to large green space. Incl’s heat, hot water and basic cable. Walk to Highgate mall. Quiet and clean. Cat okay. Deposit required. For viewing....

Home & Yard Clean Ups Residential / Commercial

PURE MASTIFF X AFRICAN BORBAL puppies, have first shots, $400 each. Call (604)869-5502

No Job Too Small Free Estimates ~ 7 Days/Wk

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

Call Tony 604-834-2597 www.bulldogdisposal.ca

RECYCLE-IT!

TILING

373B

JUNK REMOVAL

TILE, MARBLE & slate installations and home renos. No job too small.

Call 604-521-6919

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

374

TREE SERVICES

Recycled Earth Friendly HOT TUBS ARE NO PROBLEM!

SHELTIES: 6/mo male, 4/yr male, 3/yr fem, 2/yr fem. Sable,ready now Shots / dewormed. 604-826-6311.

Call 604-540-6725

YELLOW LAB Puppies. Excellent Stock! No papers. $400. In Mission 604-820-2687 or 604-820-3451

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 548

560

COQUITLAM

Welcome Home !

FURNITURE

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

TREE & STUMP

Park Crest Apts.

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

Eastcan Roofing & Siding Liability Insurance/BBB/10% off with ad

• Tree Trimming • Fully Insured • Best Rates

604.587.5865 www.recycleitcanada.ca

604-787-5915/604-291-7778

604.562.0957 or 604.961.0324

Mainland Roofing Ltd. 25 yrs in roofing industry

Family owned & operated.

Fully ins. We do Cedar Shakes, conversions, concrete tiles, torchon, fibreglass shingles, restoration & repairs. 20 yr labour warr.

604-427-2626 or 723-2626

www.treeworksonline.ca 10% OFF with this AD

359 SAND, GRAVEL & TOPSOIL

RIVIERA MANOR

SAWMILLS from only $3997 MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT.

www.mainlandroof.com EXCEL ROOFING LTD. All kinds of roofing work. Reroof, New, Repairs.

Free est. (778)878-2617

PETS

FIVE STAR ROOFING All kinds of re-roofing & repairs.

Free est. Reasonable rates.

(604)961-7505, 278-0375

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477

PETS

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

bradsjunkremoval.com

Hauling Anything..

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

But Dead Bodies!!

20 YARD BINS AVAILABLE We Load or You Load !

604.220.JUNK(5865)

MULTI-POO Miniature, brown 4-5lb Hypo aller, non-shed, family raised, vet cert $1250. 604-341-1445.

Serving Metro Vancouver Since 1988

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SURREY: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, hardwood floors throughout and new roof. $549,000. 604-575-5555.

Size not exactly as shown

PORT MOODY very clean 2 bdrm 2 bath 1 prkg. ss appli. f/p, patio, n/s, June 1. $1275/mo. 778-834-4774.

REAL ESTATE

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625

FOR SALE BY OWNER

CHIMNEY Lake waterfront near Williams Lake in the Cariboo. 3BR with geothermal and rental cabin.

Propertyguys.com # 702896 (250)305-6627 $499,000

GREAT STARTER HOME &/OR INVESTMENT ON RIONDEL RD. above Kootenay Lake. 4 k to Ashram 4 k to Riondel & beach. 2 3/4 acres & 2 storey unfinished (but furnished) “Small is Beautiful” cabin.

Good benches for building, one with lake view. In Aug,12 appraised at $170,000 but older, flexible vendor open to offers & might carry part of mortgage for suitable person or couple. For info & viewing please call : 1-780-5660707

627

HOMES WANTED

WE BUY HOUSES! Older House • Damaged House Moving • Estate Sale • Just Want Out • Behind on Payments Quick Cash! • Flexible Terms!

CALL US FIRST! 604-626-9647

OKANAGAN PRIME LAKEVIEW LOTS From $140,000. No time limit to build. Near by lake access. ALSO: 1 spectacular 3 acre parcel at $390,000 owner wants to retire and will carry financing. 1-250-558-7888 www.orlandoprojects.com

639 REAL ESTATE SERVICES • DIFFICULTY SELLING ? • Difficulty Making Payments?

No Equity? Expired Listing? Penalty?

We Take Over Payments! No Fees! www.GVCPS.ca / 604-786-4663

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO 2 bdrm bright apt.

Large 2 br located in a Central Coq Co-op. $810/mo. No subsidy.

Close to transit, schools, and shopping.

Sandy 604 945 5864 sandy@terramanagement.ca

SUITES, LOWER

810

AUTO FINANCING

COQUITLAM WW Plateau. Bright grnd level 2 bdrm. Lndry incl. $900 N/S, N/P. Avail now. 604-808-2964.

NEW WEST 7th Ave/12 St. Bright 2 bdrm bsmt suite, nr transit and all amens, newly reno’d with h/w flrs, cat ok. Now/June1, refs req. $1100 incl all utils/cble. 604-521-5156.

Westwood Plateau, 2/bdrm suite.

View. Own entry, alarm, W/D. Free cable & wifi. $850/mo. +1/3 util. (neg) Avail now. (604)552-2187

752

TOWNHOUSES

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

Auto Financing 1.800.910.6402

DreamTeam Auto Financing “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals

TRANSPORTATION 810

1-800-961-7022

www.iDreamAuto.com DL# 7557

AUTO FINANCING

845

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

#1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME 604.683.2200 AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673 The Scrapper

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

STEEL BUILDINGS/ METAL BUILDINGS 60% OFF! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed!

Call 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

BERNESE MOUNTAIN DOGS, bred at Diesel Kennel, last 2, males, $1000. each. (604)869-5073

RUBBISH REMOVAL

3-LINE EXAMPLE

NEW WESTMINSTER

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

750

TRANSPORTATION

Call (604) 931-2670

MISC. FOR SALE

removal done RIGHT! •New Roofs •Re-Roofs •Repairs

RENTALS

709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL 5,400sf. @ $4.50sf. + 3N 5 offices & 2 bathrooms.

Two 3 phase & single phase power.

1 bay door 12 x 12. (604)941-2959

750

SUITES, LOWER

COQUITLAM:1/2 blk fr Como Lake Prk. Priv detached Bachelor ste $625 incl util N/P 604-937-0168 COQUITLAM Ctr. Bright 2bdr gr/lvl full bath, share w/d. Avl now, ns/np. $850 +share utils. 604-616-2725

MARINE 912

BOATS

ALUMINUM BOAT WANTED, 10’, 12’ or 14’, with or without motor or trailer, will pay cash, 604-319-5720

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Is Your Child Safe when Grandpa Can't Hear?

Finally! Your longawaited romantic weekend getaway with your spouse is near. Reservations confirmed? Check.

Dancing shoes packed? Check.

Babysitter lined up? Check.

Grandma and Grandpa, who better?

Better recheck that babysitter before you head out the door. Before you hire a stranger, you are going to investigate them pretty carefully, aren't you? But your folks usually get a pass, even if they don't hear so well. After all, they love your kids and whose hearing isn't going downhill?

The current statistics from the Better Hearing Institute are that one in six baby boomers have hearing loss and 3 in 10 of people over 65 have hearing loss; seniors in their 80's have greater than a 50% incidence of hearing loss. However, keep in mind that these statistics don't tell the whole story. Almost everyone knows at least one person who has a hearing loss that is affecting communications but resolutely refuses to acknowledge or do anything about it.

If your child's babysitter is one of the 24 million people who need hearing aids and don't have them, there could be serious problems. Effective caregivers need to be environmentally vigilant to assure the safety of your child; the ability to hear is a key component in assuring the safety of your child.

The risks of not hearing a smoke or carbon monoxide detector, an intruder, or a child crying in the backyard could be fatal or result in an injury. Spending too much time speech reading while driving can cause a crash, as can failing to hear a siren. Older children have been known to take advantage of an adult's hearing loss to get “permission” to do something the adult wouldn't agree to if they understood what the child said.

on Hastings

A division of GG Hearing Alternative Inc.

3776 Hastings Street, Burnaby, BC

(1 block east of Boundary Road on south side of Hastings) Before heading out for that weekend, consider this: General Child Care A 66-year-old man was aggravated that his wife dragged him in to a hearing evaluation, and decided that he did not need the amplification the audiologist recommended. (His wife just didn't talk right.) 18 months later he was back. While watching his threeyear-old grandson, the child had opened the screen door of the living room while his grandfather was there and wandered down the street. A neighbour found and returned him, and the family forced him to get his hearing checked and get amplification if he was ever again to sit with his beloved grandson. After reluctantly getting his hearing aids, he returned two days later, laughing and shaking his head. “What a fool I have been. This is not bad at all.”

If you or a loved one has difficulty hearing, please call Beltone for a complimentary hearing evaluation.

Our practitioners have many years of experience helping people hear better. We can even arrange to do the evaluation and the hearing aid fitting in the comfort and convenience of your home.