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wesburn United competed in the U-16 pioneer cup on saturday. See Page A19
BACI grapples with major shortfall
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this photo by Burnaby wildlife photographer connor stefanison was shot in his home town, and is one of six of his shots currently on display at the natural History museum in london, UK, after he received an award as part of the international wildlife photographer of the year competition. See how he got the shot on Page A3
More towers eyed for Station Square Condo towers of 38 and 48 storeys, 768 units Wanda chow
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Two more highrises could soon arise from the rubble of the former Station Square mall site. Phase 2 of the massive redevelopment of the 12-acre property on Kingsway just behind the Metrotown SkyTrain station, is being proposed for the site where Save-on-Foods used to be as a joint
project between Burnaby-based Beedie Development Group and Anthem Properties. It’s planned as two highrise condo towers, 38 and 48 storeys high, with a total of 768 apartments on top of a podium containing commercial and office space, according to a city staff report. All residential parking would be underground while commercial parking would be within an enclosed parkade to be located behind the commercial spaces.
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The developers plan to tap into the density bonus provisions and would receive 219,099 square feet of additional floor area which has already been factored into the proposal, the report said. The estimated value of the bonus density is $23.7 million, which city staff are recommending be taken as cash to be put towards a future community amenity. Of that amount, 80 per cent, or $18.9 million, would go into a fund designated for use in Metrotown
Town Centre, while 20 per cent or $4.7 million, would go into a fund for city-wide affordable or specialneeds housing initiatives. The Phase 2 project’s address, 4670 Assembly Way, reflects one of the two new streets, along with Silver Avenue—roughly where the north-south roadway separating the parkade and the supermarket was before—that will be incorporated into the redevelopment. please see PrOject, A4
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Then they all describe their concern about the major funding shortfall BACI is grappling with which many believe is a result of the provincial government reneging on a promise to pay for wage increases negotiated with staff at community social service agencies last spring. The families and Burnaby New Democrat MLAs Raj Chouhan, Kathy Corrigan and Jane Shin met with reporters Monday morning to raise awareness of the problem. The Community Social Services Employers Association, which represents the agencies which assist people with developmental disabilities, signed off on the collective agreement which provided wage increases totalling three per cent. Chouhan, Burnaby-Edmonds MLA, said those involved, including executive directors from five agencies, claim they only agreed after the provincial government promised to pay for the raises. But after the May
provincial election, the MLAs say. government has denied they That’s led to cuts including ever made such a promise 30 hours of staffing at its and said the agencies will residential services, and just have to find savings to cuts to day programs, staff cover the cost. training and administration. “I have negotiated BACI and other agencies collective agreements all have said they’ve resorted my life, especially in the to not filling maternity or public sector unions, I know short-term disability leaves, employers or the union side not rehiring for vacant will never sign an agreement positions and combining until there is a complete full positions, said Shin assurance that the funding (Burnaby-Lougheed). would be provided,” said A request to the Chouhan. Ministry of Social And it couldn’t have just Development and Social been a misunderstanding, Innovation for comment said Corrigan, MLA for was answered by David Burnaby-Deer Lake. Hurford, spokesperson “We have more than for Community Living one person who was at BC (CLBC), the crown Wanda ChOW/neWsLeader the bargaining table say corporation that funds Sheri Ekholm, here with her six-year-old son Jason, that they were directly says she is grateful for the support they receive from agencies supporting Burnaby Association for Community Inclusion. told by government that people with developmental they intended to fund the disabilities. collective agreement,” Corrigan shortfall it is struggling with BACI’s concern is not unique, said. due to increased costs not being Hurford said. For BACI, it’s resulted in a covered by the government, such He stressed that CLBC was not $420,000 annual shortfall on as BC Hydro rate and Medical directly a party to the negotiated top of the additional $150,000 Services Plan premium hikes, the contract but that “government
has been pretty clear in its statement that all the collective agreements were done within the cooperative gains mandate … and that mandate requires that wage increases are funded through efficiencies within administration.” But with the estimated shortfall across the sector estimated at $7 million, CLBC has found cost savings to allow it to provide $4 million in short-term assistance to its agencies through covering items such as overtime for the Family Day statutory holiday, and increased municipal pension plan premiums. In the medium to long term it will work with the agencies to address issues such as the cost of staff training and agency accreditation, Hurford said. “No matter what happens, no front-line services should be cut.” BACI executive director Richard Faucher did not return a call seeking comment.
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Local man wins prestigious photography award Moscrop grad only started hobby five years ago
photography,” said Stefanison. He attended the black-tie awards ceremony held at the museum, where his winning Wanda Chow portfolio of six photos is wchow@burnabynewsleader.com currently on display—the Earlier this month, North exhibition of winning Burnaby resident Connor works is also touring the Stefanison, 22, achieved world, including to the what he’s been working Royal British Columbia towards the last couple Museum in Victoria, from of years when he won the Nov. 29 to April 6. Eric Hosking Portfolio “It’s really cool stefanIsOn Award for aspiring knowing that an image photographers aged 18 from Burnaby and some to 26, part of the international other images from B.C. that I Wildlife Photographer of the took are now kind of widely Year competition. recognized,” he said. In its 49th year, the competition Stefanison, an avid mountain is co-owned by BBC Worldwide biker, started out in photography and the Natural History Museum with friends, taking photos of in London, UK and widely each other doing jumps. Then regarded as “the Oscars of nature a friend’s father introduced him
to nature photography and a camera club where he attended a talk on the subject. At Moscrop secondary, he took photography with teacher Kent Robinson, who he still visits and credits with teaching him the fundamentals. As for the one photo in the portfolio that was shot in Burnaby, of a barred owl swooping in towards its prey, Stefanison declined to reveal the location where it was taken. But that image was itself about two years in the making. The past two winters he’d been taking enough photos of that particular female owl and her mate that it got used to his presence, even responding when Stefanison produces a barred owl call with his voice. When he decided on the exact
composition he wanted to create, Stefanison had to orchestrate it down to the last detail. It had to be shot at dusk to capture the deep blue sky, which meant he only had one hour each day to work with. He set up multiple flashes and a wireless remote shutter. Then came the carrot, in this case, a dead mouse waiting to be eaten. Stefanison said they’re available frozen at pet stores as food for certain animals, and even online. Luckily for him he had a steady source of mice because he went through two to three mice a night over at least 10 nights of trying to get the perfect shot. “Generally you’re out there waiting for things to happen but for that specific shot I couldn’t think of any other way to get it
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Silver Avenue will be designed as a “high street” with paving across the roadway, no curbs, suspended lighting and smaller boutique-style commercial units at the ground level, the report said. Phase 2 will also include the “city plaza-city room” element at the corner of Silver and Kingsborough Street, complete with specialized landscaping, outdoor seating, restaurant patios and signature fountain. And while the master plan had proposed the towers would be a maximum of 35 and 57 storeys, there has been a “modest adjustment” in heights “with the goal of maintaining architectural excellence, while achieving greater efficiencies in the design.” Burnaby council adopted the master plan for the overall project and the rezoning of Phase 1 last year. Construction is already underway on the first 35-storey tower on Kingsway, on the northeast corner of the site where the Red Robin restaurant used to be. When completed, that will include 269 condo units on top of two floors of offices and retail on the ground
floor, including new spaces for Saveon-Foods and the TD Bank branch. The entire five-phase project will comprise about 1,800 homes when it is completed, expected in 2018 or 2020, depending on market conditions, said Anthem’s Greg Zayadi in an interview last year. The rezoning application will be the subject of a public hearing on Tuesday, Nov. 26 at 7 p.m. in Burnaby city hall council chambers.
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Phase 1 of Brentwood makeover moves ahead Includes one acre public plaza; Public hearing on the project Nov. 26 Wanda Chow
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Redevelopment of Brentwood mall is a step closer to reality now that its owners has readied its rezoning application for a public hearing on Nov. 26. With Burnaby council granting final approvals in September to the conceptual master plan for the 28-acre site, a development plan for the first phase of the project has been completed for the southwest corner of the site. Shape Properties Corp. is proposing a new externallyoriented commercial centre, a public plaza and high street. “At its heart is a new multilevel Central Civic Plaza, which seamlessly engages and connects transit passengers, pedestrians and cyclists along Lougheed Highway and Willingdon Avenue to the Brentwood SkyTrain Station, commercial retail and restaurant services and future office and residential
uses on-site,” said a city staff report. The plaza will include outdoor seating, landscaping and a central fountain surrounding a large tree which could be lit for holidays or special events. The intent is that the space would host cityhall-supported events such as farmers markets, environmental events and large public gatherings, the report said. All parking, except for surface parallel parking spots along the high street, will be underground and accessed by ramps adjacent to the Halifax Street and Alpha Avenue entrances. The amount of parking exceeds the requirement for retail and any extra commercial parking could be made available for residential use, it said. A secondary entrance and exit point is proposed on Lougheed between Alpha and Beta avenues, mainly to serve underground loading requirements for the site, keeping loading separate from busier entrances off Alpha and Halifax. A detailed traffic and
transportation study for Phase 1 was submitted which noted “that the proposed access, road and intersection improvements to be completed along Lougheed Highway and Willingdon Avenue as part of the necessary site servicing, concomitant with the required on-site Transportation Demand Management measures, will mitigate traffic generated by the proposed development with an anticipation that no substantial impacts to area traffic will result from the site’s proposed development.” Also helping substantially to provide more transportation options to residents, employees and customers of the project will be the addition of a new intersection at Alpha and Lougheed, a new road connection between Alpha and Halifax, and improved transit access and bicycle and pedestrian facilities. The public hearing will be held Tuesday, Nov. 26 at 7 p.m. in Burnaby city hall council chambers. twitter.com/WandaChow
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Our cities and the province likely won’t be using Internet voting to help determine election results anytime soon. That doesn’t mean we won’t eventually be using such a method in future. An independent panel tasked by Elections B.C. to study Internet voting recommended this month that any such system not be implemented in time for the upcoming municipal election, nor the next B.C. vote. But it did suggest a technical committee be struck to look into the matter further and that the legislature support jurisdictions that wish to pursue the option in future. The preliminary report released last Wednesday offered less than lukewarm support for the idea. It confirmed making voting easier for people in this way has not been shown in other jurisdictions to increase voter turnout much. As for the large group of people who feel their vote doesn’t matter, or don’t care enough to vote in the first place, they present another challenge altogether, one likely not solvable with online voting. Increasing voter turnout at any level still comes down to individuals and parties doing the legwork and convincing non-voters of the importance of getting engaged, and potentially making a difference through casting their ballot. That said, the world is fast becoming an all-digital environment, where computers and cellphones can be used for virtually any transaction. While the report states the current system of voting is trusted by those who vote, that factor will become less meaningful as time goes on and generations that have grown up with technology become our communities’ core voters. We may not have the most efficient or system-improving Internet voting experiences to draw from yet, but now is the best time to begin investigating this option, to be ready for when it is the best alternative. —Victoria News/Black Press
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Perils of an ‘entitlement state’ VICTORIA – With the B.C. and federal governments once again struggling to climb out of deep operating deficits, it’s a good time for the release of Mark Milke’s book Tax Me, I’m Canadian. An update of the same title published 12 years ago, the book retains the history of taxes in Canada, detailing how Canada’s tax system was initially built to mimic the United States system in the late 19th century. Beyond the history, it is mostly new material. Included are chapters on the global meltdown of 2009, the surge of pension liabilities as the baby boomers retire and the flawed logic behind the “Occupy” and “Idle No More” protests. Some readers will immediately note that Milke works for the Fraser Institute and was previously B.C. director of the Canadian Taxpayers’ Federation. But the book is not just an argument for cutting taxes. It also dismantles persistent myths that income taxes are illegal, and launches a broadside on what Milke calls “Canada’s corporate welfare carnival.”
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Many people will be able to identify some top names in the government subsidy game: Bombardier, General Motors, even poor old Rolls Royce Canada. Some will also be well aware that our supposedly tight-fisted Conservative federal government has continued to pour out “regional development” and other funds to every part of the country. But I did not know that Industry Canada grants were handed out to pizza parlours (including the remote pizzastarved village of Kamloops), or to help open gas stations or convenience stores in Kelowna, Vernon and Chilliwack. Milke makes a useful point for B.C. about royalty rates for timber, natural gas and other resources. They are resource rents, and
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if they are too high the tenants will move out. Reducing them isn’t a subsidy, especially if it leads to big revenue gains as B.C.’s unconventional shale gas incentives have done. On the Occupy movement: The infamous “one per cent,” who in Canada earn $250,000 a year or more, earned 10 per cent of all income and paid 20 per cent of all taxes in 2010. The bottom 73 per cent of tax filers paid just 17 per cent of all taxes. About a third paid no tax at all. On Idle No More: When Attawapiskat Chief Teresa Spence played to the Ottawa media with her soup strike, former Liberal leader Bob Rae suggested a nearby diamond mine should share more revenue. Milke omits the substantial support and employment that mine provides, and glosses over the misguided blockades that disrupted that and other jobcreating enterprises. But he does detail the disastrous effects of passive resource wealth bestowed on impoverished aboriginal communities, and contrasts it with the success stories of reserves that build their own
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enterprises through hard work. On public sector pensions: Milke notes that historically, public employees traded higher wages for better benefits and job security. Now their wages are generally higher, and taxpayers have to cover their personal pension contributions (as a portion of those wages) as well as the employer contributions, plus the “defined benefit” payout, which has to be subsidized far beyond what the pension fund can support. On the debt-financed welfare state, there are memorable observations, like this one: “For the record, the generous Quebec welfare state and its ostensibly more progressive model are paid for in part with the taxes of other Canadians; Quebec is merely the North American equivalent of Greece.” The recent B.C. political crisis over adoption of the harmonized sales tax showed that there is too much emotion and too little knowledge about how taxes work. This book is a step towards addressing that. Twitter:@tomfletcherbc
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We’re exporting pollution, not coal A recent news report from northern China noted that the arrival of winter means the return of the smog season, created by the combined effect of weather and the start up of residential and city heating systems fueled by coal. This year it only took two days before the city of Harbin experienced smog so thick that visibility was down to 50 metres. In Beijing the air pollution level caused government to warn children, older people and those with respiratory ailments to reduce outdoor activities. Last year over 68 per cent of energy used by China was generated by burning coal. There is little sign of replacing it as an energy source in the immediate future. Coal is cheaper and more plentiful than other cleaner fuels. There are a few positive signs that the city of Beijing is attempting to rein in air pollution from other sources; for example, implementing alternate day usage of cars. But it is likely to be a losing battle as long as coal remains the primary source of energy for residential, business and industrial use. In the meantime, developed nations with deposits of coal— Canada is one of them—are more than happy to ship it to China and other coal dependent nations. But lets not kid ourselves. We may be selling coal but we’re exporting pollution. Bill Brassington Burnaby
Double stanDarD? Re: Greenpeace occupying Kinder Morgan facilities When criminals invade private property we may expect that the RCMP shows up and they • will politely ask the intruders to vacate the premises. • If the request is politely refused they will then observe said intruders and their criminal actions for up to 13 hours. • They will conduct themselves in a professional manner even when local support groups show up with doughnuts and neglect to share... • The officers will then think about, whatever length of time it may take, whether or not to
lay trespassing charges. Greenpeace, on the other hand, expects us to be in awe that they chose a day for their message to the Prime Minister on which no tanker traffic or other major deliveries to the refinery were expected. Ziggy Eckardt Burnaby
‘MisinterpreteD’ inDeeD Re: B.C. oil spill study misinterpreted (BC Views, NewsLeader, Oct. 23) Another week, another “opinion piece” by Tom Fletcher that misleads readers. Fletcher’s piece opined that we shouldn’t fear the inability to clean up major oil spills in Dixon Entrance, as exposed in the recent B.C. government report entitled West Coast Spill Response Study, because “... there are hundreds of tankers filled with crude oil sailing through these stormy seas every year.” I’m not sure where Fletcher got his speaking points, but it wasn’t from the report he cited. It’s clearly shown in Figure 3.1, on p. 23 of Vol. 1 of the report, that Dixon Entrance (along with Hecate Strait and Queen Charlotte Sound) is within a Tanker Exclusion Zone that extends 50 nautical miles off the west coast of Haida Gwaii and Vancouver Island. Currently, no tankers carrying Alaska crude enter those stormy seas. The table on p. 89 of Vol. 2 further shows not a single tanker carrying crude oil entered Dixon Entrance in 2011 or 2012 (the two years covered by the study). Not one. On p. 71 of Vol. 2, it shows how the Northern Gateway Pipeline would introduce up to 250 tankers (including 50 of the gargantuan Very Large Crude Carrier type) to these previously protected stormy seas every year. The province is making important decisions right now about the future of our coast, decisions that will impact generations. These decisions are too important to allow irresponsible use of imaginary facts. The people of B.C. need to be well informed, not misinformed, about what opening our pristine North Coast to oil tankers means. Don’t take my word for it,
the full report is available here: http://tinyurl.com/BCWCSpill At least there was truth in the headline: “B.C. oil spill study misinterpreted.” That’s exactly what Fletcher did in the following 600 words. Patrick Johnstone New Westminster
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Burnaby City Council - Board, Committee and Commission Vacancies Burnaby City Council is currently seeking volunteers to serve on the following boards, committees, and commissions: v Advisory Planning Commission - 2 Vacancies The Advisory Planning Commission is legislated under the Local Government Act of B.C. and advises Council on land use matters and reviews all Zoning Bylaw Amendments before they are forwarded to a Public Hearing. (Meetings are held on Thursday ten days prior to each Public Hearing (Zoning) at 6:00 p.m. in the Clerk’s Committee Room, Burnaby City Hall.) v Board of Variance – 1 Vacancy The Board of Variance is legislated under the Local Government Act of B.C. and is a Board of Appeal for relief from zoning bylaws. It is comprised of municipal appointees. The Board can deal with height and dimension issues, but not those involving density. (Meetings are held on the 1st Thursday of the month at 1:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, Burnaby City Hall.) v Community Policing Committee - 1 Vacancy The Community Policing Committee collaborates with the Burnaby Detachment, RCMP to implement and promote a community-based policing program while providing an opportunity for the public to have input into policing priorities. (Meetings are held on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, Burnaby City Hall.) v Parks, Recreation and Culture Commission – 1 Vacancy The Parks, Recreation and Culture Commission is delegated administrative powers of Council relating to parks and parks property. The Commission has the authority to authorize expenditures, to select consultants and contractors and to incur liabilities within the amounts included in the annual budget. The Commission also has the custody, care and management of all parks and parks property as well as the power to develop, maintain and operate same. (Meetings are held once a month, generally on the 3rd Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, Burnaby City Hall.) v Social Issues Committee – 1 Vacancy The Social Issues Committee advises on a variety of social issues including crime prevention, leasing space at Burnaby’s Community Resource Centres and the needs of seniors, youth, families, ethnic groups, and persons with disabilities. (Meetings are held bi-monthly on the 1st or last Wednesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, Burnaby City Hall.) v Transportation Committee – 2 Vacancies The Transportation Committee advises on planning for roads and transit needs to ensure efficient movement of people and goods. (Meetings are held on the 2nd Wednesday of each month, at 6.00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, Burnaby City Hall.)
✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ Burnaby citizens interested in community service on a volunteer basis are invited to make application no later than 2013 November 15 by: • Downloading and completing the Community Service Application which is located on the City of Burnaby website www.burnaby.ca (Click on Our City Hall - Mayor & Council - Boards, Committees & Commissions) • Mailing a written resume and/or application which provides details of your experience and reasons for applying to: Mayor Derek R. Corrigan Burnaby City Hall c/o Office of the City Clerk 4949 Canada Way, Burnaby, B.C. V5G 1M2 • Faxing a resume and/or application to: 604-294-7537 or emailing it to: clerks@burnaby.ca Resumes are collected in order to process applications for vacant Board, Committee and Commission positions in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and under the authority of the Local Government Act for the purpose of determining eligibility for placement.
South Burnaby Garden Club: Guests always welcome. Guest speakers, great gardening info, refreshments served. When: Meets first Tuesday of each month (except January and September), at 7:30 p.m. Where: Bonsor Rec Centre, second floor, Burnaby. Info: Judy Vander, 604-4384411. Overeaters Anonymous: Are you out of control when it comes to food? We can help! When: Wednesdays, 7 to 8:15 p.m. Where: First Presbyterian Church, 335 7th St. (enter off 4th Ave.), New Westminster. Info: 604524-5244.
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Burnaby Historical Society meets the second Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at Burnaby Village Museum. Visitors and new members are always welcome. Where: 6501 Deer Lake Ave., Burnaby.
Burnaby Blabbers Toastmaster Club: Join us for fun, uplifting hour of public speaking. When: Every second Wednesday 12 to 1 p.m. Where: 215-4299 Canada Way, Burnaby. Admission: Free for guests. Info: burnabyblabbers@webtechwireless. com.
Rotary Club of Burnaby Deer Lake: Come to the breakfast meetings on the first and third Thursday of the month. When: 7:15 a.m. Where: Tivoli festaurant, Executive Inn, 4201 Lougheed Hwy (Betw. Willingdon and Gilmore) Info: www. rotaryburnabydeerlake.org, Janice, 604-420-0038.
HOMINUM is an informal discussion and support group to help gay, bi-sexual and questioning men with the challenges of being married, separated or single. When: Meets every Monday evening in locations around the Metro-Vancouver Area. Info: Don, 604-329-9760 or Bernie, 604-688-8639.
Burnaby Metrotown Rotary Club: A worldwide network of individuals dedicated to making a difference in local and global communities through service and fellowship. When: Meets every Wednesday, noon to 1:30 p.m. Where: Holiday Inn Express Metrotown. To be a guest, call Gloria 604-523-6268.
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Ex-MLA Stewart gets Asia trade post Tom Fletcher Black Press
Former MLA Ben Stewart is B.C.’s new investment and trade commissioner for Asia, Premier Christy Clark announced Monday. Stewart will be based in Beijing, but will travel to Japan and Korea to meet regularly with officials working for B.C.’s international trade ministry. Stewart said his experience promoting the wine industry in Asia will help him in the job. Clark emphasized Stewart’s experience as an MLA and cabinet minister, which she said gives him quick access to her and other cabinet ministers. “We need a representative in Asia who is known to have access to power and government here in British Columbia,” Clark said. “That is a critical part of doing successful business in Asia.” Stewart, owner of Quail’s Gate winery, stepped down shortly after winning re-election in WestsideKelowna in May so Clark could run in a by-election in July. He will be paid
$150,000 to serve in the Asia trade role, which is about the same salary he received as a cabinet minister before he was demoted to the backbench when Clark was selected as B.C. Liberal leader. The cabinet order appointing him allows the salary to increase to $170,000. NDP international trade critic Bruce Ralston said B.C. has two dozen staffers in their Asian trade offices, with senior people who speak the local languages and are more qualified than Stewart. “There isn’t a provincial senate, so I guess this is the next best thing,” Ralston said. Stewart said he worked on trade issues in Hong Kong, Taiwan and Japan as well as Europe and Latin America, trying to open markets for the B.C. wine industry. That experience taught him “how difficult it is to establish relationships from afar,” he said. The announcement comes as Clark prepares for her own trade mission to Asia in late November,
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While Metro Vancouver mayors say it’s up to the province to decide the wording of its promised referendum question on new TransLink funding, Transportation Minister Todd Stone sees it as more of a combined effort. He spoke after mayors’ council vicechair Wayne Wright said the ball is in the province’s court and mayors are frustrated they still have no idea what Victoria intends. “The ball is in each of our courts,” Stone said in an interview. “At the end of the day, the province will determine the final wording and the timing of the referendum. But I hope to be in a position to do that with the support of the mayors’ council.” Stone said he believes there is still good will among most of the mayors to reach an agreement on changes to TransLink governance, proposed new funding sources and a referendum to approve them. He wants that deal hammered out by Christmas. Mayors, who voted in the spring to oppose a referendum many view as unwinnable, have since insisted it’s the province’s problem to figure out since it was an election promise of the premier and neither the mayors’ council nor TransLink has any jurisdiction of its own to lead a referendum. “I certainly intend on stepping forward and leading on this file,” Stone said, but added he didn’t want to get too far ahead of the mayors. “The best scenarios are those where
there’s consensus and collaboration.” Stone has met with the mayors’ council as a group just once – he was not present at an Oct. 18 meeting of the council – but he said he is meeting many mayors individually. He also acknowledged that as a new minister from Kamloops who’s been on the job just four months he has “a lot of ground to make up” in understanding TransLink’s challenges and history. Critical to any deal is the demand of mayors that they get more say on the spending priorities of TransLink – currently under the sole control of the unelected board – rather than merely being asked to approve tax hikes. The mayors say they commissioned a review of TransLink governance but the province has done little so far to spell out its proposals. Stone said it’s a key piece of the puzzle. “There can only be enhanced authority for the mayors if there’s also accountability attached to that. And the mayors are saying the same thing.” Stone said improvements sought by Metro residents, such as rapid transit extensions in Surrey or along the Broadway corridor in Vancouver or an improved bus network, will only get done if an agreement is reached on new funding for TransLink. “We owe it to the people of Metro to provide some certainty on the timing of the referendum and the details related to the referendum as well as what the overall vision is for the future of transit and
transportation in the Lower Mainland.” The referendum is supposed to be no later than the November 2014 municipal elections, but Stone and some mayors say a spring date is better to keep TransLink issues from hijacking the civic races. It’s been more than three years and two transportation ministers ago that then-Premier Gordon Campbell and then-Transportation Minister Shirley Bond reached a 2010 accord with Metro mayors to pursue new TransLink funding sources for
expansion. Mayors since proposed options like a vehicle levy, a share of carbon tax or a small regional sales tax – ahead of a longerterm move to road pricing. But Premier Christy Clark first subjected TransLink to an efficiency audit and then promised the referendum on new sources, without indicating which ones the province might support. “It’s frustrating for all of us,” Burnaby Mayor Derek Corrigan said. “The problem has consistently been that the provincial government is ragging the puck. They ragged the puck prior to the election and now it appears they’re ragging the puck going into the referendum.”
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Health care workers and visitors in patient care areas will be required to have the current influenza vaccination or wear a mask when the annual influenza season returns in December. Health care union objections to the policy were rejected by a labour arbitrator’s ruling this week, a decision Provincial Health Officer Dr. Perry Kendall called “good news for patients.” The policy can now be enforced for staff across all of B.C.’s health authorities, particularly in long-term care facilities, Kendall said Thursday. Visitors will be on an “honour system” to keep their flu shots up to date or use a mask when they visit friends and relatives, he said. The current influenza vaccine is available from doctors and pharmacies around the province, and is free to those with chronic conditions or who come in contact with people who are at higher risk of serious complications from influenza. To find out if you are eligible
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HELP WANTED
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HELP WANTED
EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 130
HELP WANTED
EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 160
NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
WE WILL TRAIN! COMPETITIVE RATES Must Have Valid TCP Certificate, Reliable Insured Vehicle And Provide A Clean Drivers Abstract!
Please E-mail Resume: grasdald@telus.net
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TOWER CRANE TECHNICIAN
Mega Cranes Ltd. an industry leader, is seeking an energetic, Tower Crane Technician. The applicant must have full understanding of electronics and 3 phase power. This F/T position requires knowledge of tower crane erection and dismantles .
06951 Electrician Lic. Low cost. PANEL CHANGE. Big/small jobs. Residential/ Comm. 604-374-0062
DEMOLITION EXCAVATING - DRAIN TILE Old Garage, Carport, House, Pool, Repair Main Waterline, Break Concrete & Removal Free Estimates!
www.bcclassified.com
PERSONAL SERVICES
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.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
CASH
We’re looking for carriers! Be part of a GREAT team!
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TRADES, TECHNICAL
Deliver newspapers on Wednesdays & Fridays in your neighbourhood. COMMERCIAL ROOFING • APPRENTICESHIPS • FOREMAN
UPCOMING AVAILABLE ROUTES
$14.00-$38.00/hr.
LEADER
CARRIERS NEEDED in Burnaby Route
Quantity
Boundaries
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Irmin St - Suncrest Dr, Patterson Av - Roseberry Av
BB22112104
107
BB22112106
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Marine Dr, Patterson Av - Boundary Rd
BB22122152
81
Watling St - Rumble St, Royal Oak Av - Nelson Av
BB22122158
125
BB22122165
94
Portland St - Marine Dr, Nelson Av - Sunflower Av
BB22122166
95
Portland St - Carson St, Gray Av - Sussex Av
BB22617602
70
APARTMENTS. Dow Av / Imperial St area
84
Eglinton St - Gilpin St, Percival Av - Royal Oak Av
BB23013003
82
Moreland Dr - Eglinton St, Mahon Av - Gatenby Av
BB23013011
66
Gilpin St, Colbrook Crt - Oaktree Crt
BB23023052
83
Camino Crt - Laurel St, Godwin Av - Douglas Rd
BB23023056
154
Sprott St - Kincaid St, Norland Av - Godwin Av
BB23023059
99
JOURNEYMAN AUTOMOTIVE Service Technician(s) in Hanna Alberta. Hanna Chrysler Ltd. offers competitive wages from $32/hour, negotiable depending on experience. Bright, modern shop. Full-time permanent with benefits. Friendly town just 2 hours from major urban centres. More info at: hannachrylser.ca. Fax 403-854-2845; Email: chrysler@telusplanet.net.
Dominion St - Norfolk St, Douglas Rd - Royal Oak Av
Call 604.436.2472 or email circulation@burnabynewsleader.com for more info!
ey! n o m An eas y way to earn extra
109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
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DROWNING IN DEBT? Cut debts more than 60% & DEBT FREE in half the time! AVOID BANKRUPTCY! Free Consultation. www.mydebtsolution.com or Toll Free 1-877-556-3500 BBB Rated A+
283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS
FAST AND EASY LOANS! All Credit Scores Accepted! Get up to $25,000 on your vehicle, mobile-home, land or equipment. 1st and 2nd Mortgages. www.bhmcash.com. 604-229-2948.
ALWAYS! GUTTER Cleaning & Roof Blowing, Moss Control,30 yrs exp., Reliable! Simon 604-230-0627
GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com
Central Creek Construction Complete Renovations. Specialize in Kitchens & Baths. Seniors Discount 10% off . BBB / WCB 604-773-7811
GUTTER CLEANING POWER WASHING SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE
Call Ian 604-724-6373
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TYBO CONTRACTING is quickly becoming an industry leader in the excavating & civil contracting business. Tybo is currently retained by some of the largest developers in B.C. We are currently offering top wage & benefit pkgs as well as opportunities for advancement. Email resumes to:
www.affordablemovers.bc.com
$45/Hr
From 1, 3, 5, 7 & 10 Ton Trucks Licensed ~ Reliable ~ 1 to 3 Men Free Estimate/Senior Discount Residential~Commercial~Pianos
LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE
604-537-4140
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
(778)378-MOVE We are your trusted choice for reliable and professional residential moving services, serving the Lower Mainland. LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE
(778)378-6683
329 PAINTING & DECORATING Prestige Painters •Condos •Townhomes •House Interiors Free Estimates!
Call: Chris 604-351-5001 *Pros *Reliable *Refs. avail.
www.prestigepainters.ca
www.paintspecial.com 604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley Running this ad for 8yrs
PAINT SPECIAL
. Expert Power Washing. Gutters cleaned & repaired. www.expertpowerwashing. Mike, 604-961-1280 MIKE 604-961-1280
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Need CA$H Today? Own a vehicle? Borrow up to $25,000 Snapcarcash.com 604-777-5046
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LEGAL SERVICES
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.
242
CONCRETE & PLACING
3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour
HOME REPAIRS If I can’t do it It can’t be done
(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Services.
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
329 PAINTING & DECORATING PLACING & Finishing * Forming * Site Prep, old concrete removal * Excavation & Reinforcing * Re-Re Specialists 34 Years Exp. Free Estimates.
332
PAVING/SEAL COATING
ASPHALT PAVING • Brick Driveways • Retaining Walls • Foundation Repairs • Sealcoating 604-618-2304
329 PAINTING & DECORATING CALL
604-595-4970
Call: Rick (604) 202-5184
Rated best painting & moulding company (2010 & 2012) by consumers.
www.benchmarkpainting.homestars.com
tbrebner@tybo.ca workwithus@tybo.ca
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1 Ton Truck with Driver equipped with Blankets, Pads, Dollies. You Load & Unload. 604-444-5710 or 604-537-7120
ARCO DRYWALL LTD. All kinds of drywall & paint. Call Ryan 778-892-9590
If you own a home or real estate, ALPINE CREDITS can lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is NOT an issue. 1.800.587.2161.
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES PIPE LAYERS, OPERATORS, SURVEYORS FOREMANS & SUPERINTENDANTS
MOVING & STORAGE
TRUCK FOR HIRE $40/hr
604-716-8528
FINANCIAL SERVICES
Jobs in Alberta. Large Beef Processor in High River, Alberta looking for experienced butchers. $17.00 - $18.70 hour. Call Laszlo: (403) 652 8404 Email: laszlo_bodor@cargill.com
Imperial St - Victory St, Sussex Av - McKay Av
320
•Licensed •Insured •WCB
Visit us on-line at: www.designroofing.ca or Call Adam: 604-944-2977 or Fax Resume: 604-944-2916
Rumble St - Clinton St, Kaymar Dr - Boundary Rd
BB23013001
based on experience! Great career and training opp. avail., based in Port Coquitlam. • Top Wages • In-House Training • Health/Dental Coverage • Fast-Track Apprenticeships • Pension & Company Uniforms
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
AFFORDABLE MOVING 263 EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE
Please email all resumes to Barbara@megacranes.com or Fax: 604.599.5250
WE’RE ON THE WEB
NEED EXTRA
ELECTRICAL
YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899
Veterinary Technician Req. F/T for Kensington Animal Hospital $19/hr. Aseptic handling & management of superficial and deep wounds, application of soft bandages. Sample collection transportation to lab. Professional handling & restraining animals for surgical aseptic scrubbing, injection, catheterization and other medical procedures. Completion of degree in Veterinary Sci req’d and several years of relevant experience. Contact: Sukhpinder sukhpinder.sidhu@yahoo.com or Fax: 604-299-8310 Location: 6620 E. Hasting Street, Burnaby BC V5B 1S2
FLAG PERSONS & LANE TECH PERSONNEL
TRADES, TECHNICAL
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
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109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
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PAVING/SEAL COATING
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 356
ASPHALT PAVING
bradsjunkremoval.com
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
Hauling Anything.. But Dead Bodies!! 20 YARD BINS AVAILABLE We Load or You Load !
506
APPLIANCES FOR SALE Above oven Kenmore Microwave (black) fan as well. , Beaumark dishwasher (white). All in good working order. We are remodeling and changing colour. North Delta 604-591-9740
751
752
PLUMBING 560
100% Heating & Plumbing 24/7 Certified, Insured & Bonded RELIABLE & AFFORDABLE
Journeyman Call 604-345-0899
Brad’s Bin Service 604.220.5865
JUNK REMOVAL By RECYCLE-IT!
• Furniture • Appliances • Electronics • Junk/Rubbish • Construction Debris • Drywall • Yard Waste • Concrete • Everything Else! **Estate Clean-Up Specialists**
CRESCENT Plumbing & Heating Licensed Residential 24hr. Service • Hot water tanks • Furnaces • Broilers • Plugged Drains 778-862-0560
10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Lic.gas fitter. Aman: 778-895-2005
HOT TUBS NO PROB!
LOCAL PLUMBER $45 Service Call Plumbing, Heating, Plugged Drains. Mustang Plumbing 778-714-2441
353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS
AUTO FINANCING
604-812-9721
TILING
HANDYMAN, HOME RENO’S, Painting & Tile. No job too small. Call 604-521-6919 PATTAR ROOFING LTD. All types of Roofing. Over 35 years in business. 604.588.0833
374
TREE SERVICES
Need A Vehicle! Guaranteed Auto Loan. Apply Now, 1.877.680.1231 www.UapplyUdrive.ca
REAL ESTATE 627
Size not exactly as shown
• DIFFICULTY SELLING? •
RECREATIONAL
THE PALMS RV RESORT w w w. y u m a p a l m s r v r e s o r t . c o m Rated top 2% in America. 6-5-4-3 Monthly Specials. Starting at $637.50 mo. (plus Tax/Elec.) Toll Free 1 855 PALMS RV (1-855-725-6778)
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
706
APARTMENT/CONDO
COQUITLAM
Welcome Home !
PETS .
Canuck Roofing All Roof Repairs Any job big or small. Free Est. *WCB *Insured *BBB 778-772-1969
477
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
Roofing Experts. 778-230-5717 Repairs/Re-Roof/New Roofs. All work Gtd. Free Est. Call Frank.
356
RUBBISH REMOVAL
#1 BULLDOG DISPOSAL CO. Res/Comm. No Job too Small. Free Est. Call Tony 604-834-2597
‘’CANADIAN TERRIERS’’ Pitbull Pups Genetics/Razeredge/Gotti, 3M/3F, 8wks. 778-237-2824.
NEW WESTMINSTER- 2 & 3 bdrm. pri. secluded, fenc’d property. Video surveillance. Gas F/P. Skylights, patio, deck & views. D/W & Fridge w/ ice maker. Counter top stove. Cls. to 8th street skytrain. N/P N/S Now. Rent Nego. 604.524.5494
CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866
WALKER MANOR
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
Bright large 1br for rent fully reno, available immediately very clean quite building.
JACK RUSSELL PUPPIES, 1st shots, deworming, health record, asking $600. (604)807-0487
Please Call
604-358-9575 715
750
DISPOSAL BINS By Recycle-it 6 - 50 Yard Bins
Starting from $99.00
Delivery & Pick-Up Included Residential & Commercial Service • Green Waste • Construction Debris • Renovations • House Clean Outs
MALTESE 4 beaut males 8 wks old 1st shots, dewormed, 4.5 5lbs, $850. 604-300-1450 Abbots 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
Sell your Car!
Notice is hereby given to Creditors and Others having claims against the Estate of Madeliene Jean (Lynne) Hartigan, deceased, formally of 1604 Hamilton Street, New Westminster, BC that under section 38 of the Trustee Act full particulars of such claims should be sent to the undersigned executor at 7970 11 Avenue, Burnaby, BC V3N 2N6 on or before November 26, 2013 after which date the estate’s assets will be distributed having regard only to the claims received. Rhonda Gale, Executor
Sell your vehicle FAST in the highest read community newspapers & largest online sites!
DUPLEXES/4PLEXES
SUITES, LOWER
2BR suite (clean) $975 New West W/End. Incl cable, wifi & utilities. Laundry onsite. 604-787-5218 BURNABY, Edmund Stn. 1 Bdrm bsmt suite. $700/mo. N/S, cat ok. Avail now. (604)936-2257 BURNABY: Metrotown - Lrg 2 bdrm g/l. full bath, f/p. n/s, n/p. $950 inc util. 604-451-5795/604-837-5795 Coquitlam Munday/Daws Hill, 2 bdrm ste incl util quiet area. Avail now $925mo NS/NP 604-931-1775
604.587.5865 www.recycleitcanada.ca
Metrotown- like new 1 bedroom suite, big kitchen, sundeck, NS/NP, $750/m 604.433.7604
FLEETWOOD WASTE Bin Rentals 10-30 Yards. Call Ken at 604-294-1393
PORT COQUITLAM 1bdrm g/l suite Pets / Smoking Neg. Avail immed. $750/mo incl utils. 778-898-4125.
/LPLWHG Time Offer!
ONLY
6985 Walker Ave
BURNABY. Cariboo/10th Ave. 2 bdrm in tri-plex. Lovely large b/yd. $1000/mo + 1/4 utils. 604-250-7544
mikes hauling 604-516-9237
call 604.575-5555
Power Pack…
Call (604) 931-2670
MAPLE RIDGE, 2bdrm, 2 baths. 5 yr old. Avail Nov 1. $1150/mo. N/S. Small pet ok. (604)468-1449
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1 Bedrooms available near Lougheed Mall and transit. Rent includes heat & hot water. Sorry No Pets. Refs required.
PETS
/LPLWHG Time Offer!
Power Pack LQFOXGHV Burnaby-New Westminster 1HZV/HDGHU PRINT AD: Includes photo and 3-lines for one week. %&&ODVVLÀ HG FRP ONLINE AD: BC-wide reach! For one week! USEDVancouver.com ONLINE AD: Local reach — until you cancel it!
Difficulty Making Payments? No Equity? Penalty? Expired Listing? We Buy Homes! No Fees! No Risk! www.GVCPS.ca / 604-786-4663
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3-LINE EXAMPLE
HOMES WANTED
RENTALS
ABC TREE MEN Pruning, Shaping, Tree Removal & Stump Grinding. 604-521-7594 604-817-8899
Sell your home FAST in the highest read community newspapers & largest online sites!
SURREY: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, hardwood floors throughout and new roof. $549,000. 604-575-5555.
Auto Financing 1.800.910.6402
373B
Power Pack…
566 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
639 REAL ESTATE SERVICES Aluminum patio cover, sunroom, railing and vinyl. 604-521-2688 www.PatioCoverVancouver.com
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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
10% DISCOUNT. MG Roofing & Siding. CB. Re-roofing, New Roof Gutters.
Sell your Home!
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
www.recycleitcanada.ca
SUNDECKS
810
DISCONNECTED PHONE? National Teleconnect Home Phone Service. No One Refused! Low Monthly Rate! Calling Features and Unlimited Long Distance Available. Call National Teleconnect Today! 1-866-443-4408. www.nationalteleconnect.com.
604.587.5865 372
TOWNHOUSES
TRANSPORTATION
MISC. FOR SALE
PIANO. Music teacher has Yamaha Piano for sale. $1550. Please call 604-585-6880 for appt to view.
BRO MARV PLUMBING 24/7 Plumbing, heating, plugged drains BBB. (604)582-1598, bromarv.com
SUITES, UPPER
SURREY Bridgeview. 3Bdrm upper, 2 balconies, RV pkng, priv laundry, ns/np, avail immed. $1300 +utils. 778-574-4621 or 778-388-4623.
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
Serving Metro Vancouver Since 1988
604-618-2949
RENTALS
APPLIANCES
604.220.JUNK(5865)
www.jaconbrospaving.com
338
RUBBISH REMOVAL
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
2010 VENZA: Like new, only 20,000 kms, fully loaded, automatic, 6 cylinder, dvd system. $22,800. 604-575-5555.
3-LINE EXAMPLE
Size not exactly as shown
$
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Power Pack LQFOXGHV Burnaby-New Westminster 1HZV/HDGHU PRINT AD: Includes photo and 3-lines for one week. %&&ODVVLÀ HG FRP ONLINE AD: BC-wide reach! For one week! USEDVancouver.com ONLINE AD: Local reach — until you cancel it!
call 604.575-5555
A24 NewsLeader Wednesday, October 30, 2013
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Some items may be reconditioned or refurbished
EXAMPLES OF SAVINGS:
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