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‘Here we go again’ Locals react to Quebec charter of values Wanda Chow
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Sgt. Paulena Gidda, drug recognition expert with Burnaby RCMP, demonstrates an eye tracking test, one of 12 such tests that are part of the drug evaluation.
Taking aim at drugged driving Police say it’s a growing issue; Drug recognition experts on call 24/7 Wanda Chow
“easily 20 per cent of what we’re didn’t volunteer. dealing with. It’s very significant.” After that date, it became Booze is still the major cause of mandatory, with criminal charges impaired driving, possible if people but recognizing refused such tests. other causes of That created the Sgt. paulena Gidda impairment and increased ability for i get called out at all hours addressing them is a DREs like Gidda to of the day and night. relatively new ability use their specialized for police forces across Canada. training to determine whether “Up until now we didn’t have the people are on something other than tools to deal with it,” she said. alcohol. That’s because until July 2008, The RCMP has 23 DREs in breathalyzer and other sobriety tests the Lower Mainland who are on were voluntary. Not surprisingly, call 24-7 and chosen to attend most suspected impaired drivers depending on who is closest to the
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Move over alcohol. Prescription drugs are increasingly becoming a source of impaired-driving incidents, says a Burnaby RCMP drug recognition expert (DRE). Sgt. Paulena Gidda, Burnaby’s officer in charge of general investigation who’s also been a DRE for 15 years, estimated prescription drugs, often mixed with alcohol, is
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The Quebec government’s proposed charter of values that would prohibit public service employees from wearing any religious symbols, from large crosses and hijabs to turbans, is “outrageous,” said Burnaby school trustee Harman Pandher. “I was kind of like, ‘here we go again,’” Pandher said, referring to the Quebec Soccer Federation’s banning of turbans and other religious headgear from soccer fields last spring. That move was eventually overruled by the Canadian Soccer Association. “This is upping the ante,” he said of the Parti Quebecois government’s newest proposal. Pandher is a practising Sikh who wears a turban. He’s also a schoolteacher in Surrey, just the sort of person who would be targeted by the proposal if he lived in Quebec. “I feel for people who must be on pins and needles in Quebec wondering how far this will go,” he said, calling the proposal “legislating discrimination based on appearance.” Please see QuebeC, a8
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She was able to determine that the woman was on high doses of medication which, it turns out, she was washing down with alcoholic coolers. As a result, the woman was charged with impaired driving due to drugs and had her licence taken away for two years because of the medication she was using. In 2008, the year the new mandatorytesting law came into effect, RCMP conducted 283 drug enforcement evaluations across Canada, said Const. Brian Sampson, the RCMP’s DRE coordinator for the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island. By 2012, that had grown to 1,380 evaluations, of which 239 were in B.C. alone. From Sampson’s experience, most of his evaluations result in enforcement action for drug-impaired driving, often either an impaired-driving charge or a driving prohibition. In Burnaby, so far this year (as of Sept. 11) there have been 14 incidents of impaired driving due to drugs which resulted in 24-hour driving prohibitions. That’s compared to 56 24-hour roadside suspensions for impaired driving due to alcohol. Suspected impaired driving investigations number almost 400, said Burnaby RCMP Corp. Dave Reid, but statistics were not available as to the specific numbers of warnings, charges and suspensions issued for drugs compared to alcohol. HOW THE TESTS WORK
Gidda said she gets called out four to five times per month on average to perform drug recognition testing, sometimes more than once in a day, often when officers on scene see signs that a driver could be on something other than alcohol. Training for DREs is extensive and often involves stints in the U.S. where Gidda has done testing on incoming prison inmates and even on volunteers off the street, who are assured they will not be charged if anything is found. Every two years DREs must go through a full re-evaluation process to ensure their skills are maintained at a high level. At the core of their knowledge is understanding what different narcotics, drugs, prescription or otherwise, do to a
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With marijuana readily available and considered by many to be not as bad as narcotics such as heroin or cocaine, it’s involved in 50 to 60 per cent of cases drug recognition experts deal with, estimates Sgt. Paulena Gidda. Pot gives its users a very relaxed feeling of invincibility combined with an impaired sense of perception related to distance, speed and time. It can affect a person’s motor skills, so when operating a motor vehicle is involved, “you’re looking at a disaster for some people,” she says.
person’s body and ability to function. parts are when you’re under certain drugs,” The drug evaluation involves 12 tests on Gidda explained. the suspect, starting with the breathalyzer In the end, DREs are trying to determine for alcohol. if the person is under the influence of There’s an eye exam in which the person drugs, which are separated into seven is asked to follow a moving pen with their categories. eyes, with DREs If so, police will searching for demand a sample involuntary eye of urine, saliva movements. or blood which is Sgt. Paulena Gidda There are tests tested in a lab to You tend not to know where your body parts in which people confirm the drug are when you’re under certain drugs. are told to stand category involved, still with their eyes as well as any other closed for 30 seconds or to walk and count. drug that may have been in their system. Certain drugs will speed up or slow down AN UNINTENTIONAL HIGH a person’s central nervous system and in Sometimes the drug impairment can turn, their internal clock. sneak up on the suspect. Their balance is checked by having Gidda recalled one case in Surrey where them stand on one leg and muscle tone is she was called to an accident involving a evaluated. The pupils of their eyes are measured for cabinetmaker. The man had been working in a factory all day varnishing cabinets size as well as how quickly or slowly they before getting into his van full of cans of react to the brightness of a flashlight. varnishes. The tests also include the one often seen She determined he was under the on TV, where they’re asked to touch the tip of their finger to the tip of their nose while influence of inhalants—the varnishes—and charged him with impaired driving. If it their eyes are closed and head is back. had been 20 years ago, he would have just “You tend not to know where your body
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been involved in a motor vehicle accident but thanks to the work of DREs, such cases can also result in criminal charges. Other than catching impaired drivers, the expertise of a DRE also has additional benefits and applications. Gidda noted that she has occasionally spotted a person in need of medical attention, due to a head injury for instance, through her eye tests. And she’s even been called out to assist in a homicide case in which police couldn’t tell if the suspect in a stabbing was intoxicated, on drugs or mentally ill. Gidda was able to determine she was under the influence of a drug so “she couldn’t say mental illness made her act the way she did. It was one less avenue to say, ‘I didn’t know what I was doing.’” DREs can assist in keeping fellow police officers safe, making them aware of what sort of situation they might be walking into by explaining the potential state of mind and dangerous behaviour that could be present when a suspect is on certain drugs. During high school graduation time, Gidda said she also speaks to groups of students to warn them of what drugs will do their bodies, and to groups of parents to let them know what to look out for if their kids come home with potential signs of drug use. Then there are always the occasional cases where it turns out no drugs were involved at all. After a man caused a five-vehicle accident in Surrey, Gidda was called out to examine him as officers at the scene were suspicious of the way he was walking despite no signs of alcohol use. He told Gidda he had no medical issues or physical disabilities, yet he couldn’t perform a test where he had to stand on one leg. When she asked him what the problem was, the man replied that he had no toes on that foot. Turns out, he wore cowboy boots and kept paper stuffed in the space where his toes would normally be. Just before the crash, he slammed on the brakes but with no toes, the end of his boot simply flipped up. His vehicle didn’t stop, and the vehicles collided, causing a chain reaction. He was at fault, but not under the influence. Mystery solved.
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Sam Belleau hopes to become a familiar face over the next few months in the Burnaby-Lougheed riding where he’s approaching strangers and politely asking if they’d like to see marijuana possession decriminalized. Belleau, 29, is the local organizer in the riding for the Sensible BC campaign WANDA CHOW/NEWSLEADER which aims to secure Sam Belleau looks on as a resident signs the petition to have a referendum on the enough signatures on a issue of whether marijuana possession should be decriminalized. petition—over 400,000 from across the province—to been relying on the whims of himself was arrested twice and trigger a 2014 referendum politicians for years and years thrown in jail for possession but to decriminalize marijuana and elections and elections never charged. possession. and surprisingly, it hasn’t One incident occurred when The referendum would call happened,” said Belleau. he was in a park but the other on the provincial government “And now it’s been happening he claims took place in his to amend the BC Police Act so down south, it’s like a kick in Edmonds-area home at the people would not be criminally the butt for us to get it going, time, where he was smoking charged for possession for their that’s how I feel about it.” indoors with a friend. He personal use. In Greater Vancouver it’s believes the police officer must It would not affect current rare for people to be charged have smelled it from outside, laws around trafficking, with possession but that’s not prompting him to knock on his possession for the purposes of the case in other parts of the door and eventually arresting trafficking, or cultivation. province, he said. Thousands of him. A successful referendum people, mainly in smaller towns, “It’s a very scary experience would also push the provincial are still charged every year. … It kind of makes you feel government to call on Ottawa “Marijuana smokers are like you don’t have rights even to repeal the prohibition of non-violent people, everybody though you do.” marijuana, and allow it to knows somebody. It doesn’t As for why he was never regulate and tax it like alcohol make any sense we’re still charged, “I think they just and tobacco. criminalizing it in this day and want to teach people a lesson “It’s something I’ve wanted age.” sometimes, scare you.” to see happen in B.C. We’ve just About a decade ago, Belleau Siu Ming Wong, 27, the local organizer for the Burnaby-Deer Lake riding, said of marijuana, “it has saved my life in the past.” He declined to say FOR OVER 25 YEARS RETAIL GIANT (IPC DÉCOR) SERVICED THE GREATER what type of health VANCOUVER MARKET BY SELLING THOUSANDS OF PERSIAN CARPETS, FROM THE AVERAGE PERSIAN RUG TO PROMINENT AND RARE MUSEUM CARPETS. problem he dealt with but said pot helped him AFTER DECLARATION OF BANKRUPTCY THE to overcome it. ENTIRE COLLECTION OF PERSIAN CARPETS He is also critical MUST BE SOLD BY AUCTION. of the amount of IMPRESSIVE SELECTION OF NEW, SEMI-ANTIQUE, money and resources AND ANTIQUE PERSIAN CARPETS: HANDMADE spent on charging and BY WELL KNOWN MASTER ARTISANS FROM IRAN. prosecuting people for marijuana possession. “They’re just wasting a lot of taxpayers’ money.” To have a provinceCONDUCTED BY wide referendum in Global Insolvency Recovery Auctions Inc. September 2014, 10 per cent of registered voters AUCTION: Saturday, Sept. 21, 2pm, View 1pm in each riding must sign Location: Best Western, 5411 Kingsway, Burnaby, B.C. the Sensible BC petition before Dec. 5. Info: www.sensiblebc. EXAMPLES: TABRIZ, ISFAHAN, SILK QUM, HAIDARI BALUCH, NAIN, MOUD WITH SILK SIRJAN, QASQUAI, NATURAL TRIBAL AND VILLAGE RUGS, GABEH, TURKOMAN, SATIN FINISH JALDAR ca
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Police seek missing woman Burnaby RCMP are asking for the public’s help in finding a missing Burnaby woman who hasn’t been seen since Sept. 7. Kathleen Mackeand, 40, was last seen that day at 5:30 p.m. in the Metrotown area. She is described as white, five-feet-two, 100 pounds, with red, shoulder-length hair and blue eyes. She has tattoos of flowers on her stomach, and others on her left leg and back right shoulder. She was last seen wearing a black skirt with a white top and high heels. Mackeand is suffering from depression but is not on any medication. Burnaby RCMP are concerned for her safety as she has a high-risk lifestyle that may include drug use and working in the sex trade. Anyone with information on her whereabouts is asked to call Const. Cumbers at 604-294-7922.
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How kind that the industry group Multi-Material British Columbia (MMBC) is willing to give municipalities a few extra days to consider its proposal for picking up our cans, bottles and papers on their behalf. While the idea of the producers paying for recycling packaging and printed paper makes sense, the way this program appears to have been handled is shocking, to say the least. Among the many problems that mayors have identified are a takeit-or-leave it policy on accepting the terms; lower than practical contamination rates that could cost taxpayers tens of thousands of dollars; and low-balled fees for collecting the stuff via existing blue boxes and cart pick-up programs. Many cities were left scratching their heads when the producers group set a Sept. 16 deadline for accepting its terms (that date is now open ended for those needing time to consider), and offering a program that was less flexible than the existing, more or less successful, system. Here’s how it was supposed to work: MMBC would pay cities to collect the recyclables instead of replacing the existing system. Cities would be reasonably compensated and the program could go ahead without taxpayers subsidizing the program. At the same time, producers would add the cost of recycling to the goods paid for at the till. Now, with the program in jeopardy, some cities may be opting out, which means consumers could pay twice: at the till and through property taxes. More negotiation is clearly needed to sort this out and the province may have to step in to make sure any new producers-pay model is fair to all. Meantime, cities need to do a better job explaining how to keep contaminants out of the recycling system and to show how taxpayers end up paying extra for putting non-recyclable stuff in their blue boxes and carts. —TriCity News/Black Press
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Bills come due at BC Hydro VICTORIA – When Christy Clark became premier in 2011, one of her first priorities was to delay steep increases in BC Hydro rates. BC Hydro was heading to the B.C. Utilities Commission to apply for rate increases totalling 32 per cent over three years. This, obviously, was a problem for an unelected premier whose single message was that she was good for families, and who faced an election in two years. The government’s Mr. Fix-It, Rich Coleman, first tried to delay a couple of expensive seismic upgrades, adding to the long history of political fiddles that pushed off expensive problems. BC Hydro’s engineers soon convinced him that if the creaky old Ruskin and Campbell River dams were to bust in a quake, it wouldn’t be good for families downstream. Coleman scraped up some internal savings in the vast utility and met Clark’s pre-determined target of keeping rate increases below four per cent in the
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pre-election period. Mission accomplished, as George W. Bush might have said. Then last week, an August working paper on the need for BC Hydro rate hikes was leaked. It showed BC Hydro making a case for new increases totaling 26 per cent over two years. The leak came via the Canadian Office and Professional Employees local 378, the BC Hydro inside staff union that has a history of mostly juvenile attacks on the B.C. Liberal government. Bill Bennett, the current energy minister, spent the next couple of days repeating to anyone who would listen that this initial proposal had already been rejected, and that work was well along to make the rate increase more palatable. Perhaps it’s back to where it was in 2011.
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COPE 378 and the NDP played their rehearsed roles. Both tried to blame the situation on private power contracts. The union and its political front are less concerned about rising power bills than they are about holding onto the state monopoly on electricity generation. Energy industry lawyer David Austin calculates that of the proposed 26.4-per-cent increase, about 3.5 per cent can be attributed to BC Hydro buying power from private sources, at prices competitive with new public power sources such as the Site C dam. Most of it comes from the overdue repairs to those old dams, other costly projects including the addition of turbines to two Columbia River dams, and deferred debt from previous political meddling. In August I reported that as many as 20 of BC Hydro’s existing private power purchase contracts will be cancelled or deferred. This was also seized upon to portray private power as the root of all evil, both financially and environmentally.
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In fact the attrition rate on these projects has always been about one out of three. This is what happens when the risks of expanding the provincial electrical grid are shared with private investors. These run-of-river and wind projects were promoted to maximize clean energy sources, as well as to spread the grid to remote areas. This was Gordon Campbell’s climate change strategy. Then came the gas boom. Clark seized upon liquefied natural gas exports as the key to future prosperity, and the government soon declared burning gas “clean” as long as it facilitates LNG production. Bennett now acknowledges that gas-fired power plants are an option for the future. They are cheaper than hydro, small or large. Bennett’s two tasks are to supply industry with cheap power and get consumer rates under control. It looks as if the gas is being turned up, and Site C is moving to the back burner.
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COMMENT Why not consult the real experts? Re: Sept. 20 deadline for pitbull regs (NewsLeader, Sept. 13) I would like to draw further attention to the City of Burnaby’s use of Breed Specific Legislation (BSL) and finance director Denise Jorgenson’s report to city council on this topic, and stress that this is an issue for all dog owners in the city. It’s not just important to those with “pit bulls,” as the current bylaw extends to any dog that has pit bull-like characteristics, whatever those may be. It has been shown time and again that BSL does not work. Organizations such as the Society for Prevention to Cruelty to Animals, the Canadian Kennel Club and the American Humane Association all speak out against use of such legislation. So why is it that Burnaby is continuing to use such legislation? Does our city council know more about dogs than these organizations? In support of the city’s BSL, Ms. Jorgenson references a U.S. website, www.dogsbite. org as a source of statistics. Having visited this website, I’m appalled its name would even be mentioned in a professional report. It has no scientific foundation, no accreditation or even any professional designations to support its BSL agenda. It is simply one layperson’s opinion. If this is the best source of information Ms. Jorgenson could find in support of Burnaby’s current breed specific legislation, then clearly there is no real support for it at all. In addition, I would also question the city’s use of statics. Simply adding numbers of bites up does not provide an adequate picture of the context surrounding these bites. There is no indication as to whether these instances involved police dogs or justifiable bites such as intruders. Quite simply, context matters and yet none is provided. Also take into account the fact that there is no specific “pit bull” breed, so multiple breeds are combined to provide a single statistic, which severely skews the data. These issues alone render the report to council almost useless. I urge everyone to take a moment and educate themselves
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NOT THE BITES, BUT THE DAMAGE DONE Re: Sept. 20 deadline for pitbull regs (NewsLeader, Sept. 13) Bites are not the crux of the issue; fatal and disfiguring attacks on both people and other animals are. Of the 4,400 dogs involved in fatal and disfiguring attacks on humans occurring in the U.S. and Canada since September 1982, when I began logging the data, 2,791 (63 per cent) were pit bulls; 536 were Rottweilers; 3,563 were of related molosser breeds, including pit bulls, Rottweilers, mastiffs, boxers, and their mixes. Of the 514 human fatalities, 261 were killed by pit bulls; 84 were killed by Rottweilers; 384 (75 per cent) were killed by molosser breeds. Of the 2,500 people who were disfigured, 1,667 (66 per cent) were disfigured by pit bulls; 314 were disfigured by Rottweilers; 2,078 (83 per cent) were disfigured by molosser breeds. Pit bulls—exclusive of their use in dogfighting—also inflict about 10 times as many fatal and disfiguring injuries on
other pets and livestock as on humans, a pattern unique to the pit bull class. Surveys of dogs offered for sale or adoption indicate that pit bulls and pit mixes are less than six per cent of the U.S. dog population; molosser breeds, all combined, are nine per cent. Merritt Clifton —online comment burnabynewsleader.com
WHY BUY INTO THE PIT BULL HYPE? Re: Sept. 20 deadline for pitbull regs (NewsLeader, Sept. 13) Oh for Pete’s sake, what the heck are “pit bulls” anyway? There is no such breed of dog and the term is widely used, especially by media, for any and all medium-sized shorthaired mutts with stocky builds that could come from numerous different breeds. What does a dog’s looks have to do with proper socialization and training? People that would deem a dog dangerous based only on appearance would, if given the chance, do the same to people. How can people, especially politicians, be so dumb as to believe the hype? Fran Coughlin —online comment burnabynewsleader.com
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For practising Sikhs, it’s “not even an option” to remove a turban or other head covering. “It’s part and parcel of who a Sikh is.” And even if he was in Quebec and arrived at his classroom without his turban, he’d still have other symbols of his religion—long, unshorn hair and a beard. “Would that be a more professional image?” Pandher believes it’s “quite possible” if Quebec moves forward with the proposal the province will see an exodus of citizens to other provinces. “They’ll go somewhere where you’re wanted for who you are.” He noted that in his youth when the Quebec sovereignty issue was raised, he strongly identified with the federalist slogan, “My Canada includes Quebec.” “But the PQ’s version of Quebec clearly doesn’t include people like me.” Burnaby Coun. Sav Dhaliwal, who is South Asian, called the Quebec proposal “a step backward for our country.”
The move would create a tier “it’s something very passionate, of second-class citizens who something very personal and don’t qualify for government they’re wearing it, why should jobs and the same opportunities the state come in between? … as everyone else, Dhaliwal said. What has a cross or a turban “I felt this must be something to do with a person’s ability to coming from a very small perform [a job]?” faction in Quebec,” he said of Ismail called the proposal his initial reaction. “racist” as well as That turned to “immoral, irresponsible surprise when he learned on the part of a it was actually coming government” which is from a provincial charged with taking care government. of its citizens. Daud Ismail, chair When asked if this of the Burnaby branch could cause people to pandher of the B.C. Muslim leave Quebec, Ismail Association, echoed said he believes more Pandher’s comments. people should move there to “My first reaction was here make a difference by helping we go again,” Ismail said. “As a vote out politicians who would Muslim, like anything negative come up with such proposals. coming against Muslims, here “To me, Quebec is a distinct we go again.” society, there is no doubt about While the majority of it. I think they should not be Muslims are law-abiding imposing their distinctness on citizens who share the same other communities … I would values as other Canadians, he question their culture. I mean, believes Muslims have been what kind of a society, a distinct singled out in Quebec’s proposal society, do you have where you because it would affect women do not grant freedom for the who wear the hijab, a veil that people [that] they deserve?” covers the head and chest. twitter.com/WandaChow Whether it’s a hijab or a cross,
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Kicking back in your cave By Kerry Vital
When it comes to having a place to relax, a man cave might be the perfect option.
Everyone needs a place to escape from the vagaries of everyday life. For some it’s a garden or a soothing hot bath. For others, it’s the “no girls allowed� space called the man cave. “A man cave is mainly for sitting, watching and eating,� says James Angus, Lower Mainland director of stores for The Brick Group. “The more seats, the better.� Thus, perhaps it’s best to start
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The new home now includes a garage built like a carriage house, a third storey with dormers and a new balcony and other heritage-style touches. It now perfectly fits in with the beauty of the stream-side location in North Vancouver. Shakespeare Homes photos
North Van home goes from rags to riches Shakespeare Homes took the house down to its broken foundation and rebuilt it into something spectacular. By Kerry Vital William Shakespeare was known for his literary masterpieces. Now a North Vancouver building company that bears his name brings that same attention to detail and zeal for perfection to every project. Mark Cooper, president of Shakespeare
Homes, cites a recent full-house renovation as the perfect example of the work the company does. As a North Vancouver resident himself, Cooper says he and his team love working in the community in which they live and are very familiar with the building restrictions that make North Vancouver and West Vancouver different. The original home was built in the early 1960s, and it looked it. It had two storeys, no space for a garage and just didn’t work for the family. However, it was located on a seriously beautiful piece of property, backing onto a creek and with tons of natural greenery surrounding it. It was time to make the house match its surroundings. One of the homeowners had grown up in a heritage
home and had dreamed of living in a similar place as an adult. So, he brought in Cooper and his team to make his dream a reality. “This was a great opportunity for the homeowners and my people to express themselves,� Cooper says. “We didn’t just construct something that looks like it’s from the 1800s, we actually built the home like it would have been then, while meeting today’s building codes and ensuring energy efficiency.� Working with Cooper’s team of professionals, including Susanne Doise of Sensitive Design,
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Renovation from top to bottom by the Bard “ from page.1 11 Shakespeare Homes tore the original house down to the broken foundation and began the process of rebuilding it. Among the changes are a third storey and a detached garage for the “man toys” of the homeowner. The garage is built to look like a carriage house, and has its own heat, power and bathroom, making it a true man cave. It’s built with a vaulted cathedral-framed ceiling, making it an architectural masterpiece in itself. The homeowner is planning to install car and motorcycle lifts inside. The biggest challenge that Cooper found while planning and building the home were the strict rules governing the location and the height of the finished product, as well as the regulations around its streamside location. “We weren’t able to move the house within the lot because of the setback restrictions,” Cooper says. “So, we had to renovate and add within the existing perimeter.” When you walk onto the property, the first thing you’ll probably notice is the dormers on the third storey. The heritage influence is readily apparent, and continues with the double-exposure cedar shingles that cover much of the house, the wood double-hung windows and the exposed rafters and soffits. The outdoor space will soon include an outdoor fireplace and seating area, complementing the stone retaining walls that have been constructed to allow greenery to return to the property. Brand-new decks and patios afford the homeowners gorgeous views of the city, something that they didn’t have in the original house. Hand-cut granite is featured throughout the exterior, including a double-wide chimney and front entrance. Inside the house itself, the vaulted ceilings include hand-cut rafters to showcase that heritage charm. “There was a lot of architectural and homeowner design involved,” Cooper says. “There’s real craftsmanship here. Nobody frames like this anymore. It’s very rare.” Even the accessories inside the house are heritagestyle, including an authentic cast-iron claw-foot tub. The character kitchen is built in an open-plan layout with custom millwork and plenty of space to entertain. There is also a suite on the ground level that has its own private entrance. “All of the features and fixtures of the home have been selected to fit that period of time,” Cooper says. The entire renovation took about 14 months, including three months dealing with the variance process. “The house has been appraised well beyond normal market value,” Cooper says. Because Vancouver can be a generally rainy city, what to do with water runoff was an important part of the building process. The city had originally asked Shakespeare to pump the storm water up to the district system on the street. However, that wasn’t an easy thing to accomplish due to the slope of the property. Instead, Cooper designed a water treatment system for the home that collects, stores, filters and then releases the water back into the natural environment surrounding the house. In fact, the district of North Vancouver called the new house a “masterful example of stream-side protection.” Shakespeare prides itself on being a high-quality build-green company, and this is evident in the home. All of the shingles are made from B.C. wood, and much of the other building materials have been sourced locally as well. “It was built with environmental stewardship in mind,” Cooper says. In fact, the old cedar roof system was recycled into several structures, including the table in the meeting room at Shakespeare Homes’ office. The house is unrecognizable from what it started out as. Where it once was in danger of sliding down the steep slope into the stream, the house is now a masterpiece and perfect for the family who lives in it.
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Upcycling: turning trash into treasure Blogs, Pinterest and other social media sites are great places to find creative ideas for turning old things into something new and amazing. By Kerry Vital Everyone has heard the adage “one man’s trash is another man’s treasure.” This has never been more true with the recent trend to “upcycle”, or turn something that may no longer be useful into something new. “Upcycling is the act of taking an unused item and literally turning it into an item you will use,” says Amber Bosma, marketing manager for UsedEverywhere.com. “Essentially you take something that’s no longer wanted or needed and turn it into something fabulous.” Almost anything can be upcycled, from old furniture to clothing to construction materials. “I think the most popular upcycle I’ve seen lately involves pallets,” says Bosma. “I’ve seen pallets turned into garden swings, into bed frames and into beautiful coffee tables!” Other creative projects include turning old clothing into pillows (or a dog bed for man or woman’s best friend perhaps?), making jars into
lanterns or candleholders or updating an old mirror with a new frame or paint. “That bulky old television cabinet turns into a kid’s play kitchen,” suggests Bosma. “The inherited grandfather clock you don’t like but want to keep becomes a stylish shelf.” If craft projects fill your heart with dread or conjure up some bad memories of school projects, you don’t need to worry. Upcyling doesn’t need to be complicated and it doesn’t have to require unlimited creativity. “Use the Internet to follow upcycling blogs for inspiration,” Bosma says. “For example, the UsedEverywhere.com blog has an upcycling series that shows you items that can be found inexpensively or even for free on our websites and then offers several upcycling options for that item.” Pintrest and Facebook are also a great source for upcycling ideas.
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“ from page.7 15 “Choose good quality items to upcycle,” says Bosma. “The item itself may be ugly, but what’s important is the quality of the material. An upcycle can be as simple as a lick of paint and new handles or as complicated as your imagination allows.” Upcycled items are more than just unique; they’re also much kinder to the environment. “Why throw it away when it can be reused and given a new lease on life?” says Bosma. “If you love unique pieces of furniture then upcycling is the way to go, plus you get to add your own flair if it’s a do-it-yourself project. And best of all, if you’re like me and you love to bag a bargain, upcycling your own items is much cheaper than buying new.” Suddenly spending weekends scouring garage sales sounds much more appealing! You never know what treasures you’ll find or what will inspire your next project.
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Changing up what lies beneath your feet By Nicolle Hodges The newest trends in flooring are a direct reflection of those looking to the future, yet wanting to remain comfortable while doing so. Monarch Flooring owner Matt Robinson has noticed that there has been a shift towards more detailed and multi-dimensional flooring. When people are considering hardwood, there seems to be a move away from maple and walnut shades and more towards wide-plank white oak. Besides offering a unique look, the influx can also be credited to its long lengths and affordable pricing. Wire-brushed flooring offers a unique take on texture, while multi-level staining provides different colour effects. “It really gives some neat looks and a larger variety as opposed to monotone flooring,” says Robinson. Peter Pocrnic of Casa Madera Floors has seen something very similar when it comes to hardwood. “We’re seeing people going for the lighter shades of grey,” he says, as well as the lighter earth tones. “The brushed oak is very popular,” he says. “It goes with the lifestyle. People have kids and dogs, and these products cover scratches really well.” Robinson has noticed that when it comes to laminate, “in a lot of ways it is mirroring what is happening in hardwood,” he says. “The boards are no longer boring, and are beginning to look more detailed with hand-scraped rippled surfaces.” In addition, when it comes to baseboards, Robinson and his team are adding more square trim as opposed to rounded, furthering the overall structured feel. However, in the case of carpeting, the preferred look doesn’t follow the edgy trend. Instead, many are opting for a more plush carpeting with the cut-pile carpet, as it’s fairly thick and soft under your feet. Wool and synthetic blends are making an appearance, with an emphasis on grey and neutral tones. Vinyl has also seen a shift towards what is considered “luxury” with plank and tile. While durability is a great selling point, the product’s tile and plank format make for easier installation and repairs over the traditional 12-inch-wide sheets. When it comes to tile in particular, Fontile Kitchen and Bath Sales Specialist Sean Cloete says that with the use of technological advancements in the area of digital imaging, floor trends continue to replicate natural stone.
“All the great stones from Marmol Carrara to Calacata Gold to tiles that look like real wood, or even combining both wood and stone together is a new trend that has emerged,” says Cloete. “Combining the two is both beautiful and exciting to have.” Porcelanosa Grupo, a leader in ceramics for both floor and wall tiles, have been replicating real stone in board lengths (6 by 26 inches and 8 by 48 inches) on porcelain tile with texture for over 14 years. By using Digital Ink Imaging, they are able to replicate stone in a large format (24 by 48 inches and 18 by 38 inches) that reduces grout lines and creates a natural-looking replica. “Digital imaging allows the tile to be imagined no matter what the texture angle is, which is a step up from flat tiles,” says Cloete. Among the popular shades in flooring right now are lighter wood shades and grey. Earth tones are always in style, and can be found in all manner of materials and “Glazes have also matured to the point that glossy is no longer a standard, but now matte, budgets to suit your style and space. Monarch Flooring photos matte sheen, honed and textured matte are all natural glazes to further replicate real stone, and fooling even the most experienced in our industry.” Pocrnic advises homeowners considering replacing their flooring to set aside at least one to two weeks for the renovation depending on how large the room is, and always involve a professional. “A professional will be able to properly set up the sub-floor to ensure the installation is immaculate,” he says. He also notes that you need to look at purchasing quality products and ensuring high-quality workmanship. As the industry continues to cater to the future with metal detailing and digital imaging, there is still a focus on ensuring the interior of a home remains warm. As trends show, now is the time to embrace the best of both worlds, with comfortable and contemporary all under one roof. With files from Kerry Vital
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Interior design should suit your individual style, not trends By Nicolle Hodges When Tom Bakker’s clients ask him about what’s “new and upcoming,” he asks them how deep their wallet is, “because you will have to do what Paris tells you.” When it comes to Tom Bakker Design Ltd., he says he’s opposed to following trends. Instead, he advises to do what is timeless, because timeless is not trend-sensitive and is cost-efficient. “Quality, expertise and attention to detail surpass trends,” says Bakker, who doesn’t believe in following what “everyone else is doing.” Instead, Bakker stresses that “it’s about customizing the client’s needs, wants and desires,” and whether a client’s style is contemporary or traditional, or he is designing a house in the mountains or on the coast, it’s about the search for “quality and creativity.” When Bakker is designing the interior of a home, he finds its design direction by listening to his clients and creating a home that nurtures them; something he says is “often overlooked” in the industry. “The trend that everyone should be concerned about is not colours or tiles, it’s about the client and who they are, what they want, what their dream is,” says Bakker. “It’s not about seeing something on T.V and just hanging a new curtain up.” While interior designer Sarah Gallop of Sarah Gallop Design would tend to agree that trends “come and go,” she says it’s also about creating longevity with a classic neutral backdrop, and then incorporating accents and items that are easily changed out. Gallop foresees yellow as a popular accent colour for 2014, as well as glass and reflective materials, and spaces that embody warmth and comfort, while remaining elegant.
A new year brings new trends and new styles, whether it’s in interior design or clothing. However, designing with your own personal style in mind, whether it’s a retro look in your kitchen, right, or a cozy living area with space to entertain, below, will last longer than following every new trend. Sarah Gallop Design photos
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Giving thanks for the fall trends “ from page.1 11 bronze and copper, as well as chevron patterns. All of these colours are ones they see continuing into the winter season as well. Gathering your own leaves to decorate the Thanksgiving table can be a great activity for kids and adults alike. Hitting your local park and choosing the perfect leaves to make a centrepiece (perhaps mixed with some feathers, chestnuts or acorns) can become a family tradition. Just make sure to give them a rinse first to remove any bugs or dirt. Another great idea for the kids is to unroll a length of butcher paper on the table, provide some coloured pencils or crayons, and let them go to town making a tablecloth or placemats. The grocery store can also be a good source for decorations, including fall flowers (your local market will be able to advise on what’s growing in your area), pumpkins and other gourds. “We’re also seeing unique one-of-a-kind decor as a hit this fall,” says Beatty. “Each piece tells its own story while being part of the bigger style story in the room.” If you’re looking for something a bit more time-consuming, consider taking some tissue paper in your favourite fall colours, wrapping clear glass vases or candleholders and securing the edges of the paper with clear tape to make an elegant addition to your tables or fireplace mantel. Whatever your style or budget, decorating for Thanksgiving doesn’t need to be complicated. A bit of creativity and some inspiration goes a long way towards making your home glow. Spending some time on sites such as Pintrest and Tumblr will garner tons of ideas. Perhaps you’ll become your neighbourhood Martha Stewart!
Among the popular fall colours this year will be earth tones such as browns and bronze, and rich jewel tones including deep purple and orange. Making your own Thanksgiving centrepiece can be as easy as gathering some leaves, or as complicated as your imagination allows. Bouclair photo, left, Pier 1 photos, above and below left and Ikea photo, below
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A man cave is more than a TV room 11 “ from page.1 with your chairs and couches. Angus notes that the two most popular furniture items he sees people purchasing are a recliner and a sectional. “Recliners are terrific these days; they’re so huge and comfortable,” he says. “If it’s just yourself then that’s fine, but you want to have buddies over, so you’ll need more seating.” Sectionals can fit several people on them at once without taking up a ton of space, so Angus says they’re perfect for man caves. However, when you think man cave, you probably think technology. You’d be right. Sean Peever, a member of Best Buy’s Geek Squad, has seen a lot of man caves in his day and he is passionate about the technology that most of them hold. Long gone are the days of a small television in the garage. “There has been a huge change in resolution lately,” Peever says. “4K TVs are really hot right now. It’s four times as much resolution as a 1080p set. That’s a drastic difference.” Many of the televisions installed in man caves these days are 46 inches or larger, Peever notes. However, a television isn’t your only option. “A projector and screen is a great way to go,” says John Penner of Audio Visual Unlimited Langley. “It’s a bigger screen and the picture is super clear. ... You can blow everything else away. It’s something you would want to write home about.” Penner recommends that a homeowner looking for a screen should look at one classified as a “daylight” screen, which will bounce more light back to your eyes and allow for a better viewing experience. “Most man caves are very bright due to ambient light,” he says. “It’s very important to have a bright screen.” When it comes to the projector, you will need to keep that ambient light in mind, so
Penner recommends looking for one with at least 2,000 to 3,000 lumens (a rating for the brightness of the light that is projected, similar to watts in a lightbulb). “3D projectors tend to have the best video processors,” he says. But the visual component isn’t the only important thing. “You’ll miss the entire experience without sound,” Best Buy’s Peever says. “It’s the biggest impact you can make.” He suggests starting with an amplifier and speakers. “I’m not talking about a sound bar or the TV speakers,” he says. “You want to feel like you’re in a theatre ... or in Rogers Arena, and if you don’t have good sound your experience won’t change.” Penner agrees, saying that he recommends homeowners purchase a 7.2 system, with three front speakers and four for the back of the room. The speakers are responsible for the first part of that number, with the remaining 0.2 being two subwoofers. “It depends on the size” of the room, he says, but “you can really play with how the listener receives sound. The more you have, the more you can play with distance.” He cites the example of a plane taking off. With a television speaker you’ll have a single source of sound, while a full surround-sound system will allow you to hear it from all around you. “You can really feel what the director was trying to achieve,” Penner says. The two subwoofers he recommends will pick up the lower register of the sound. “It’s important to have two (subwoofers) to pick up multiple ‘sweet spots’ in the room,” he says. “You don’t typically have just one seat in the room, so you want to reach everyone.
There is a lot more to the perfect man cave than the television. Whether you choose to make a full home theatre, left, or a place to relax with a gaming system and a great stereo, above, you have plenty of options for building your man space. Audio Visual Unlimited Langley photos
Your recliner might be your ‘man cave command centre’ but we can calculate sweet spots for a whole room of people.” However, with all that technology in the room, how are you planning to control it? “You can automatically control the electronics in your home with a home automation system,” Peever says. “You control it from your tablet or phone. Everything from light switches to plugs to the thermostat. It’s really the epic pinnacle of what a man cave should be.” No man cave is complete with some home automation, Penner declares. “It’s an absolute necessity in your cave,” he says. “You can actually run your entire house” off of a single remote. Lighting might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you’re constructing your man cave, but Penner says it is still important.
“It’s best to have three or four light circuits,” he notes. “I recommend having one circuit as sconces on the wall, and pot lights in the ceiling as the second. The third could be another set of pot lights, and the fourth a rope light at the front of the room.” If you’re looking to spend some time doing something other than watching the game, you might consider purchasing a gaming system. “The new gaming systems are going to be huge,” says Peever. “It’s an epic event to have the new PlayStation 4 and XBox One release around the same time.” Both will be released in November. However, neither of those can really be classified as purely a gaming system anymore. “They’re entertainment systems,” Peever says. “It’s a Blu-Ray player, gaming console, DVD player, movie rental service. It’s a great new world.”
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It won’t be cheap for opponents of wireless smart meters to keep their old analog electricity meters. BC Hydro says it will slap an extra $35 per month fee – $420 per year – on the roughly 60,000 smart meter holdouts for manual meter readings starting in December. Those who don’t want to pay that much have two cheaper options. They can accept a wireless smart meter at no charge. Or they can request a smart meter with the radio transmitter disabled for a onetime $100 charge and additional $20 per month fees starting April 1. Either way, those who opt to stay off Hydro’s smart grid will pay more.
BC Hydro has sent out letters to households that have refused smart meters outlining the options, along with a form to send back making their choice. Those who make no choice will be assigned the $35-a-month default option. “If you do not confirm your choice, BC Hydro will not exchange the meter at your home, and the monthly cost for keeping an old meter will be added to your BC Hydro bill,” states the letter from Greg Reimer, executive vice-president of transmission and distribution. The proposed charges must still be approved by the BC Utilities Commission. Hydro officials say the fees offset the expense of adding infrastructure so the grid works as planned and the costs of manually performing services now
automated by smart meters. BC Hydro says those who keep old analog meters aren’t guaranteed that will be an option indefinitely. Crews will replace analog meters that break or their accuracy seals expire as long as the existing stock of old meters lasts. If that supply runs out, or for people who move to a new home, the only option will be to accept a smart meter, either operating wirelessly or with the transmitter turned off. Opposition group Citizens for Safe Technology calls the planned fees “extortionary” – noting they add up to as much as $25 million a year – and doubts regulators will be able to justify them. “Why should we pay not to have something harmful put on our homes?”
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the group said in a message to supporters, recommending they not return the forms. “Hydro believes that this announcement will push more customers to accept what they do not want or need. Many are understandably upset and confused by this latest ultimatum.” CST also argues there’s no guarantee radio-off meters won’t still radiate or that Hydro won’t reactivate the transmitters without customer consent. Smart meter opponents are also trying to launch a class action lawsuit to force a reasonable permanent no-fee opt out, noting people who move may find a wireless smart meter already exists in their new home, against their wishes.
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Soccer Clan pluck Eagles The SFU men’s soccer team crushed the Trinity Lutheran Eagles 9-0 on Saturday at Terry Fox Field to finish the non-conference portion of their schedule undefeated. Carlo Basso opened the scoring 51 seconds into the match when he connected on a penalty kick. Colin Jacques ballooned the lead to 3-0 when he scored twice in less than five minutes midway through the first half. Glenn Paden’s hat trick, a pair by Lucas Ferritto and a single by Jason van Blerk rounded out the Clan’s attack. “We have all sorts of different guys who can score so it was nice to see many players get on the scoresheet,” said SFU head coach Alan Koch. “It should give them confidence heading into conference play.” The Clan fired 15 shots at Eagles’ keeper Daniel Nadau while SFU keeper Toscanny
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Pandu-Oesman wasn’t called upon to make a single save to earn the clean sheet. The Clan play their first Great Northwest Athletic Conference match on Thursday when they visit the MSUBillings Yellowjackets in Billings, Montana.
First wins for volleyball team The SFU Clan women’s volleyball team prepared to host their first invitational tournament by beating the Thompson Rivers Wolfpack and the Columbia Bible College Bearcats Saturday at the Hilton Vancouver Metrotown Invitational. Kelsey Robinson’s 15 kills and 12 digs led the Clan to their three sets to none victory over the Wolfpack. Amanda Renkema had 10 kills and freshman Alison McKay registered 10 digs.
Burnaby’s Curtis Moss won a silver medal in the men’s javelin at the 2013 Jeux de la Francophonie in Nice, France. His throw of 76.04 metres secured one of
“I love the way this team is coming together,” said McKay. “We have a great coaching staff and great players.” The Clan won their first two sets against the Bearcats, 25-9 and 25-19, before dropping the third set 25-23. They clinched the three-setsto-one victory with a 25-22 win in the fourth set. Alanna Chan scored 14 digs to lead the Clan, while McKay added another 13. Renkema registered 12 kills. “I think we can take things away from every match,” said SFU head coach Gina Schmidt of the first wins of her career. The Clan will host the Camosun Chargers, Capilano Blue and Douglas College Royals in their first SFU Invitational this weekend at the West Gym. They begin Great Northwest Athletic Conference play Sept. 26 in Seattle against the Seattle Pacific Falcons.
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PERSONAL SERVICES
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Career Opportunities: Preschools O Strong Start Facilitators O Group Child Care Cruise Ships and Resorts O Supported Child Development
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EDUCATION
Wednesday, September 18, 2013 NewsLeader A31 HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 242
CONCRETE & PLACING
PLACING & Finishing * Forming * Site Prep, old concrete removal * Excavation & Reinforcing * Re-Re Specialists 34 Years Exp. Free Estimates.
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 329 PAINTING & DECORATING
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 356
bradsjunkremoval.com
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20 YARD BINS AVAILABLE We Load or You Load !
604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley
Call: Rick (604) 202-5184
Hauling Anything.. But Dead Bodies!!
604.220.JUNK(5865)
3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour
ELECTRICAL
(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Services.
YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899
263 EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE
DEMOLITION
332
PAVING/SEAL COATING
EXCAVATING - DRAIN TILE Old Garage, Carport, House, Pool, Repair Main Waterline, Break Concrete & Removal Free Estimates!
ASPHALT PAVING • Brick Driveways • Retaining Walls • Foundation Repairs • Sealcoating 604-618-2304
•Licensed •Insured •WCB
Commercial & Residential • Parking Lots • Driveways • Garage Apron • Speed Bumps • Potholes • Patchwork • Tennis Courts • Repair & Resurface Over 10yrs of exp. Free Estimates Insured ★ Great Rates ★ WCB
604-716-8528 283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS
ASPHALT PAVING
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HOME IMPROVEMENTS
★ ★CALL NOW★ ★ LOW COST RUBBISH REMOVAL
★ Disposal ★ Renovations Debris ★ Construction ★ Drywall Pickup ★ Demolition ★ 7 days/week ★ Free Estimates ★
Isaac 604-727-5232
JUNK REMOVAL By RECYCLE-IT!
• Furniture • Appliances • Electronics • Junk/Rubbish • Construction Debris • Drywall • Yard Waste • Concrete • Everything Else! **Estate Clean-Up Specialists**
HOT TUBS NO PROB!
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ALWAYS! GUTTER Cleaning & Roof Blowing, Moss Control,30 yrs exp., Reliable! Simon 604-230-0627
604-618-2949 338
604.587.5865 www.recycleitcanada.ca
PLUMBING
CRESCENT Plumbing & Heating Licensed Residential 24hr. Service • Hot water tanks • Furnaces • Broilers • Plugged Drains 778-862-0560
100% Heating & Plumbing 24/7 Journeyman Call 604-345-0899
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HOME REPAIRS If I can’t do it It can’t be done
10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Lic.gas fitter. Aman: 778-895-2005
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SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE
Call Ian 604-724-6373
353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS
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GET THE BEST
1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Across the street - across the world Real Professionals, Reas. Rates. Best in every way! 604-721-4555.
TREE SERVICES
PETS 477
Liability Insurance/BBB/10% off with ad
604.562.0957 or 604.961.0324
AFFORDABLE MOVING
$45/Hr
From 1, 3, 5, 7 & 10 Ton Trucks Licensed ~ Reliable ~ 1 to 3 Men Free Estimate/Senior Discount Residential~Commercial~Pianos
LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE
604-537-4140 329 PAINTING & DECORATING AAA PRECISION PAINTING. Quality work. 778-881-6096.
PETS
CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866 CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION in need of caring homes! All cats are spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Visit us at fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977
ITALIAN MASTIFF (Cane Corso)
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612 BUSINESSES FOR SALE CREPE restaurant in New Westminster for sale. Asking price $ 65,000. We are selling this business because we are expanding our business to catering. The 270-square feet restaurant is located in a renovated shopping centre with a lease until 2016. Gross sales from 2012 is greater than $100,000. Information will be provided only to qualified buyers. Before replying , please be willing and prepared to provide your qualifications. Please contact us by e-mail at newwestbusiness88@yahoo.ca
BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME HERE!! Gorgeous .91 acre level lakefront with cabin and amazing sunsets. Enjoy family retreats or relax here while you build! Presently a revenue property. Large storage shed for all your toys and tools. $339,000. Maria Walker, Royal LePage 100 Mile Realty. 250-395-0245.
633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS Rent to buy with Down Payment Merritt BC in Park 2Bdrm & 2Bath Mobile Home - From only $29,900. www.buyandsellmobilehomes.com Call 1-800-361-8111
639 REAL ESTATE SERVICES • DIFFICULTY SELLING? •
Difficulty Making Payments? No Equity? Penalty? Expired Listing? We Buy Homes! No Fees! No Risk! www.GVCPS.ca / 604-786-4663
RENTALS 706
RUBBISH REMOVAL
1 & 2 Bdrm Suites Centrally Located, 1/2 blk-Metrotown Mall Full time caretaker.
6 - 50 Yard Bins
Delivery & Pick-Up Included Residential & Commercial Service • Green Waste • Construction Debris • Renovations • House Clean Outs
604.587.5865 www.recycleitcanada.ca FLEETWOOD WASTE Bin Rentals 10-30 Yards. Call Ken at 604-294-1393
329 PAINTING & DECORATING
APARTMENT/CONDO
CLEAN SPACIOUS SUITES
DISPOSAL BINS By Recycle-it Starting from $199.00
LOTS
630
Roofing Experts. 778-230-5717 Repairs/Re-Roof/New Roofs. All work Gtd. Free Est. Call Frank.
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HOMES WANTED
~ FINANCING AVAILABLE ~
FOR YOUR MOVING
•New Roofs •Re-Roofs •Repairs
604-467-8881
Aluminum patio cover, sunroom, railing and vinyl. 604-521-2688 www.PatioCoverVancouver.com
MOVING & STORAGE
Call: 778-773-3737
Steve & Gloria Hamilton RE/MAX Lifestyles Realty
1-250-558-7888 www.orlandoprojects.com
604-812-9721
Eastcan Roofing & Siding
TWO BEDROOM CONDO Casa Del Sol in uptown New Westminster. Offering updated kitchen and crown moldings. Nice large balcony. Offered at $189,900
FROM $140,000
10% DISCOUNT. MG Roofing & Siding. CB. Re-roofing, New Roof Gutters.
PATTAR ROOFING LTD. All types of Roofing. Over 35 years in business. 604.588.0833
APARTMENT/CONDOS
Also; Spectacular 3 Acre Parcel at $390,000
ABE MOVING - $35/Hr. Per Person *Reliable Careful Movers. *Rubbish Removal. *24 Hours. 604-999-6020
Experienced Mover w/affordable rates, STARTING AT $40/HR 24/7 - Licensed & Insured. ** Seniors Discounts ** fortiermoving.ca
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NEW WEST
PRIME LAKEVIEW LOTS
PRESSURE WASHING POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING
REAL ESTATE
SUNDECKS
BRO MARV PLUMBING 24/7 Plumbing, heating, plugged drains BBB. (604)582-1598, bromarv.com
Call Robert 604-941-1618 OR 604-844-4222 INTERIORS: Baths (reno’s/ 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 SERVICE CALLS WELCOME
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P/B blue males Ready to go. 1st shots & tails/dew claws done. ULTIMATE FAMILY GUARDIAN $800. 604-308-5665 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 SIAMESE X kittens beautiful Flame Point $100/ea. 2 Tabby Kittens $35/ea. family raised 604-794-5972
MOVE IN TODAY!!! CALL ANYTIME TO VIEW
778-788-1867 COQUITLAM
Welcome Home ! 1 Bedrooms available near Lougheed Mall and transit. Rent includes heat & hot water. Sorry No Pets. Refs required.
Call (604) 931-2670
CALL
604-595-4970 Rated best painting & moulding company (2010 & 2012) by consumers.
www.benchmarkpainting.homestars.com
RENTALS 706
Pitt Meadows stunning 2bdrm 2bath open plan s/s appls W/D elevator 2 prkg $1275 ns/np 604-786-6899
APARTMENT/CONDO
RENTALS 752
Maple Ridge Central
WALKER MANOR 6985 Walker Ave Bright large 1br for rent fully reno, available immediately very clean quite building.
Please Call
AUTO FINANCING
DreamTeam Auto Financing “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals
1-800-961-7022
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RAN BEAMISH PLACE – 8750 MAPLE GROVE CRES. BURNABY Spacious units, in a safe, family oriented community on beautiful Burnaby Mountain. Enjoy nature and the great outdoors, with all the city amenities such as schools, shopping and SFU nearby on the bus line and close to Production Way sky train. Pet friendly (some exceptions apply). If your gross household income (before deductions) is between $40000.00 and $61,200 CALL 604-451-6075 to view.
Metro Vancouver Housing Corp.
HOMES FOR RENT
Port Coquitlam 4 bdrm 1.5 bath house on farm, 5 appls, Avail now. $1100/mo. 778-241-8421
845 TRANSPORTATION
748 SHARED ACCOMMODATION NEW WESTMINSTER: room avail, top floor of house with great view. Share bthrm & kitchen. Avail Oct1. $550/mo. Call (604)780-0048.
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GREYSTONE VILLAGE – 7485 WOODBROOK PLACE, BURNABY
604-358-9575 736
TOWNHOUSES
$1085.00 – 1220.00 PER MONTH PLUS UTILITIES
(604) 467- 5271 NEW WEST 621 COLBURNE St. Avail now. 1 Bdrm, newly reno’d, very quiet. Starting at $735/mo. No pets. 1 Blk to Canada Games & Queens park. Call: 604-454-4540
TRANSPORTATION
TWO AND THREE BEDROOM TOWNHOUSES
Crime free clean quiet well managed mature adult bldg. No smokers No pets gas f/p. $525 + utils.
TENOR SAX $400. Call 604-859-5925
WE BUY HOUSES! Older House • Damaged House Moving • Estate Sale • Just Want Out • Behind on Payments Quick Cash! • Flexible Terms! CALL US FIRST! 604-657-9422
Certified, Insured & Bonded ARCO CONST. Framing, Drywall, Wood Finishing, Texture, Painting, Kitchen/Bath Remodeling, Elec, Plumb, Flooring. FREE EST. Mike 604-825-1500. Harry 604-500-3630.
MISC. FOR SALE
566 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
627
RELIABLE & AFFORDABLE . Expert Power Washing. Gutters cleaned & repaired. www.expertpowerwashing. Mike, 604-961-1280 MIKE 604-961-1280
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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
Serving Metro Vancouver Since 1988
Running this ad for 8yrs
PAINT SPECIAL 260
RUBBISH REMOVAL
A-1 EXTERIOR/ INTERIOR. Quality job, senior rates, free est, residential, commercial. Refs. 15 yrs exp. No job too small.Call 778-980-0717
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
810
AUTO FINANCING
SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673 The Scrapper
SUITES, LOWER
Coquitlam Harbour Chimes 1 bdrm brand new, incl heat alarm granite counters NP $950 604-788-1275 NEW WESTMINSTER - 2 bdrm. garden suite $1200 & 3 bdrm. w/ garden view $1300. Deluxe units. W/D & D/W. H/W flrs. Cls. to 8th street skytrain. N/P N/S Avail. Now. Must See! 604.524.5494
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TOWNHOUSES
MAPLE RIDGE. Brookside Garden. Reno’d attractive 3 bdrm. N/S. Oct. 1st. Call 778-835-0748 NEW WEST. 828 Royal Ave. 2 Bdrms, 2 bthrms, 1 secured prkg. $1500/mo. Avail now. TJ @ Sutton Proact (604)728-5460 PITT MEADOWS: 2 - 3 bdrm co-op T/H $1097/mo - $1199/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
#1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME 604.683.2200
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TRUCKS & VANS
VEHICLE Auction- Sept 21 @10:30 am- 60 Cars Trucks SUVs RVswww.allcityauctioneers.com
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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Large Cauliflower
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79¢/lb
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99¢/lb
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Marine Way Market
Brentwood Town Centre Lougheed Town Centre
116 - 610 6th Street Across from Shoppers 604.520.9923
200-7515 Market Crossing Burnaby, Beside PriceSmart
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