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Fit to be tied: The Surrey Eagles refuse to buckle in their playoff yoff series with the Langley Rivermen, twice battling back k from losses to tie their series. ries. i see page 155
RCMP safety officer program to be dismantled by federal government next year
City force to replace community police Kevin Diakiw Black Press
Surrey is planning to implement a city-run security force to work with its RCMP. The news comes as the city’s top cop confirms a four-year-old policing program’s days are numbered. Chief Supt. Bill Fordy said last week that the Community Safety Officer program – a key part of Surrey’s Crime Reduction Strategy – is being dismantled next year.
It’s a program the city endorsed in 2007, budgeting for 10 officers. Armed only with pepper spray and batons, they augment the city’s full-fledged officers at less cost. While Mayor Dianne Watts announced last month that 20 more community-safety personnel would be hired over the next two years, she did not specify that they would be CSOs. She said they would be a police presence walking a beat, but would not carry guns. Watts also said at the time that the funds
for those personnel would be found within the existing city departmental budget, and that the total would be about $300,000 for the first six months of the program. The new force is to hit the ground midyear, so the cost of each officer would be about $60,000 (in addition to the cost of uniforms and weapons). The outgoing CSOs have been a central plank in the mayor’s Crime Reduction Strategy, which states as its first item under polic-
ing to “use Community Safety Officers.” Watts said it is unfortunate that the CSOs will be lost. Fordy, however, said there’s a possibility the existing CSOs could be grandfathered. As well, through a new federal program, Surrey would be able to opt for what Fordy called a “community constable” (a CSO that is armed and, presumably, better trained), a “community prevention officer” or a regular constable. i see page 4
Public hearing on hold
Highrise proponents host groups Alex Browne Staff Reporter
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Days of dance
A feather dance (above) was one of many highlights of Earl Marriott Secondary’s annual powwow, held at the South Surrey school last weekend. Other performances showcased the talents of dancers including Jamie-Lynn Cook (left) in a potato dance and Gary Abbott (top left). The powwow is a community event sponsored by the school’s First Nations program.
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Planning for a controversial residential towers/arts hub development in South Surrey is moving forward through a series of meetings with community stakeholders – although the proponents, the Reifel Cooke Group and the Surrey City Development Corporation, are mum on further amendments to the project. SCDC development manager Sarah Atkinson said “the project team is committed to ensuring the community is fully engaged and we are taking the time to continue to meet with stakeholders to explain the context of the proposal and to receive questions, comments and feedback.” Arts supporters, many of whom were also consulted during development of the proposal, attended a private update meeting scheduled by SCDC at White Rock Christian Academy last Tuesday. Atkinson noted the project fulfills the second phase of the Cultural Plan for South Surrey. “Hundreds of artists have contributed their time to ensure that the proposed arts centre supports the growing base of artists and their patrons,” she said. i see page 4
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ery – it’s their license, so even though it’s Staff Reporter an outdoor space, it’s like their virtual store, There could be some new thirst quench- so it would be their responsibility,” she said, ers at the White Rock Farmers’ Market this adding that the White Rock Farmers’ Market summer, as the B.C. government loosens will only be entertaining applications for laws regarding alcohol sales. wine and beer vendors. Beer, wine and spirit sales at farmers’ marWhile numbers have yet to be cemented, kets in the province are among the alcohol Fathers said there is no threat of the market regulation changes approved by the B.C. becoming a glorified liquor store. The idea government last week. is to complement current vendors, The changes to policy regarding not change the landscape of the marfarmers’ markets are effective this ket. There will be a mandated cap spring. set by the provincial government Now it will be up to the individual – likely based on a percentage of markets to determine what, if any, total vendors. As for the White Rock products will be featured at their market, there simply isn’t enough respective sites. space available to be overwhelmed White Rock Farmers’ Market by alcohol-primary vendors. manager Helen Fathers, who is “We are at about 75 (vendors) right also a director for the B.C. Asso- Helen Fathers now, on a really great day, and I ciation of Farmers’ Markets as well would say with a little bit of juggling councillor as a White Rock councillor, said I might be able to go to 85 vendors, the BCAFM is excited about the but even at that, I would start to get a changes. bit panicky,” she said. “The mindset we have “From our perspective, it’s fantastic,” she is that it is going to be in addition to what we said. “It (will be) so great to be able to come already have.” to the market and get your cheese, milk, Fathers said the only hurdle now is setting vegetables, butter and a bottle of wine. It’s up local policies. She is confident the market definitely a selling point for the market.” will have everything in place and shoppers Fathers said the response from established will be able to pick up some vino with their vendors has been positive, as most everyone fresh veg at the local market this summer. sees the addition of alcohol products as a Other changes to provincial liquor policy benefit to the market as a whole. announced Thursday included allowing resThe only concern raised is that of lia- idents to buy B.C. wine from grocery stores bility, regarding such issues as selling to by early next year, permitting “happy hour” minors. Fathers said that in accordance with drink discounts at licensed businesses and the approved new regulations, all liabilities removing fence requirements for beer garregarding policing the sales of liquor at dens at approved outdoor festivals. farmers’ markets would fall into the hands The government plans to maintain its cap of individual retailers. on the number of liquor stores, with 670 “In conversations with the liquor board, private stores now in operation. the licensee – i.e. the brewery or the win– with files from Tom Fletcher
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Businesses dogged by tax agencies from two countries, chamber told
Border visitors, traders told to be wary Alex Browne Staff Reporter
Peninsula business owners had good and bad news about taxes – in the wake of last month’s federal and provincial budgets – from guest speakers at a South Surrey White Rock Chamber of Commerce luncheon last week. According to chartered accountants Peter Donaldson, Michael Braun and Harjit Sandhu (partners at Dale Matheson CarrHilton Labonte), the good news is that federal business taxes remain dramatically lower than they were 10 years ago, even though changes announced in the provincial budget have resulted in an upward creep of combined taxes by a percentage point or two. And there are still many strategies that can minimize taxes business owners pay, they said. The bad news, Braun said, is that the Canadian Revenue Agency (CRA) is becoming increasingly aggressive in auditing business accounts, requiring more documentation and cross-checking accounts with bank records. Even so, he added, Canadians living on the
border or in the U.S. have less to fear from the CRA than from the Internal Revenue Service – which is increasingly able to come after Canadian businesses and individuals with U.S. financial dealings, or “snowbirds” who spend significant time across the border and who may be liable for state or federal taxes. “I like to say that (CRA) is like a nice German shepherd – they’re generally friendly and approachable, but when they want to, they can bare their teeth,” Braun said. “But the IRS is like a rabid pit bull – and you’re encroaching on his territory.” Braun noted increasing co-operation between the two countries has given the IRS more access to Canadian businesses for audits and to assess penalties for failing to file tax returns or failure to pay taxes. Canadians who believe they aren’t liable because they stay less than 150 days in the U.S. in a year might be surprised by the way the IRS calculates time. Braun noted a late-night visit for gas that goes past midnight will be counted as two days spent in the U.S., while a
simple long-weekend visit to strategically time when may count as a five-day income is taken out of a trip, depending on when company; income splitting travel took place. (“to spread taxation and Information from Donincome among as many aldson and Sandhu indibodies as possible”) and cated federal corporate careful study of the advantaxes remained largely tages that can be found in at 2012 levels for 2013, existing rules. although B.C. has increased He warned, however, of corporate tax rates for prithe increasing “aggressivevate corporations earning ness” of the CRA and a Alex Browne photo proliferation of auditors more than $500,000. B.C. has also announced Michael Braun offers tax advice. who, he said, have little or a “temporary” income tax no accounting experience, increase for 2014-’15 for individuals whose armed with “checklists” of requested infortaxable income is over $150,000. mation that can no longer be negotiated. As Donaldson noted, the word “temporary” Incomplete logbooks for company vehicles, is subject to some interpretation – income for example, can easily become a sticking taxes were first introduced in Canada in 1917 point during audits, he added, noting the CRA under the “Temporary War Measures Act.” expects companies to keep up to date with Braun said principles of effective planning automated “apps” to calculate vehicle usage. include maximizing tax deferrals; “smooth“It’s become all about the paper you create,” ing” income and utilizing tax-rate advantages he said.
Waterfront program
Out-of-town food carts up for discussion Tracy Holmes Staff Reporter
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Tony Toxopeus leads a 14-hour effort to have a grounded sailboat removed from White Rock’s shoreline before its fuel tanks could be punctured.
Diesel spill ‘imminent,’ had team not acted prior to storm
Salvage team avoids troubled waters Tracy Holmes Staff Reporter
A sailboat grounded on White Rock’s west beach by a storm three weeks ago has finally been salvaged. The 14-hour operation was carried out last week by a team of four Peninsula residents, including a Surrey fire chief and a retired Coast Guard captain. The latter, Tony Toxopeus, who is now a marine surveyor, said he took on organizing the job after a number of salvage companies declined due to weather conditions and location of the vessel. “This boat kind of bothered me,” the longtime area resident explained. “The night we towed it out, another big storm came through. (If it had still been grounded), it would’ve punched the fuel tanks out of it and then we would’ve had diesel oil all over the beach. “I wanted to get it off the beach.” The boat – dubbed ‘Being There’ – washed up on the local shoreline last month after breaking away from where it had been anchored off Sucia Island, in Ewing Cove, on Feb. 16.
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Toxopeus said he was told the U.S. Coast Guard had assisted after the vessel went aground and broke a rudder. It was tied to a mooring buoy in the cove and was to be picked up by a salvage boat the next day, he said. “That night… the line that held the boat to the mooring buoy let go.” Toxopeus figured Being There washed ashore locally four or five hours later.
The salvage work started last Tuesday with an effort to locate the hole in the 34-foot Catalina sloop’s hull. When that was unsuccessful, the team – which included Ray Drope, Alex Bobsien and Dylan Toxopeus – returned the next day. At that point, the craft was underwater. They rolled the boat to expose its badly damaged port side, then – when the tide dropped – pumped it out and patched the holes. It righted itself as the tide came in, and the team was able to pull it out from the boulders that surrounded it and tow it to Blaine, where it was lifted out of the water on Thursday. Toxopeus said the job would’ve been much easier in the first day or two after the sailboat ran aground. And, damage to the vessel would have been significantly less, he said. “The boat should’ve come off the day after it went aground and it probably would’ve been about a $10,000 claim. But because the boat took so long to get off, now it’s a complete write-off. The insurance company’s going to be out $75,000-plus. “The best thing is nobody got hurt, no pollution.”
Despite limited participation in last summer’s pilot effort, beachfront food carts and trucks may be returning to White Rock. Council was to consider the idea Monday evening – after Peace Arch News’ press deadline. In a report, the city’s acting director of planning and development services recommends a two-pronged program that would allow up to three food carts on designated pads located between the white rock and just west of the museum, and up to four food trucks in the Bay Street parking lot. Unlike the pilot program, both opportunities would be open to any Lower Mainland vendor, Richard Wilson notes. For the carts, the city would provide concrete pads and electrical connections; for the trucks, electricity would be provided. The idea to pilot food carts last year stemmed from a suggestion heard during a 2012 community forum on the waterfront. Its success – or lack of – was to help guide decisions on whether it would return for an encore this year. Wilson estimates the capital cost of providing electricity for the trucks at $10,000, and the parking revenue lost at $12,420. The cost of pads and power connections for the carts is estimated at $11,600. Wilson noted participation of Marine Drive merchants was limited last year – of 12 that applied for food-cart licences, only two used actual food carts and only one of those was out on a regular basis. “Based on last year’s limited participation, (city staff) conclude there is limited business viability (for food carts) outside of the pier/ museum and the iconic white rock area west of the pier,” Wilson writes.
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Savings over new RCMP officers i from page 1 Each of these positions would receive more training than CSOs, so they would likely be more expensive. Each CSO costs the city $112,000 annually, while a Surrey
Mountie out of Regina’s training depot costs $133,700 (including salary and capital needs, such as cars). In addition to the communitysafety personnel, the City of Surrey is hiring 12 police officers
this year and the same number next year, as was planned in last year’s 2014-’18 five-year budget. That hiring comes at a cost of $1.68 million annually – the equivalent of the annual taxes of 16 square blocks of homes.
Invitation to towers stakeholders i from page 1 “The density proposed for the site enables the inclusion of a significant arts and cultural component.” Meanwhile, City of Surrey spokesperson Amanda Silvers said the planning department has, to date, received “no new developments with this project” for which the public hearing has been delayed, pending submission of an amended plan by architect Patrick Cotter on behalf of the proponents. In previously released information, the two-tower proposal, for 152 Street at 19 Avenue, would include more than 300 residential units, plus the shell of a 350seat performing arts centre and a contemporary arts centre cafe/ gallery. The arts components have drawn support from local arts advocates, 20 of whom appeared as a delegation to a Surrey council-in-committee meeting Feb. 24
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urging approval for the project. Opponents, however – including the Semiahmoo Residents Association and a recentlyformed group, Semiahmoo Against Towers – have objected to the height of the proposed development. The height of the tallest tower was originally announced as the equivalent of 30 storeys above
ground level, and then, in an adjusted plan taken to the public in December, the equivalent of 27 storeys. Other concerns voiced include traffic, access, parking, the impact of shadows on property values, the precedent for other highrises in the area and the potential for increased urbanization to attract crime. Atkinson added the project is the first application to be considered under the city’s approved Interim Implementation Strategy for Semiahmoo Town’s Centre. “The residential, retail and office space promote local economic vitality and job creation, while broadening housing options for this growing community.” SCDC is inviting stakeholders to book other meetings to discuss the project. For more information, contact Atkinson at 604-580-4294 or sarahatkinson@scdc.ca.
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Casinos not responsible for losses suffered by self-excluded gambler
Banned gambler loses lawsuit Jeff Nagel Black Press
A North Delta woman who tried to sue two Lower Mainland casinos and the B.C. Lottery Corp. for failing to keep her from compulsively gambling has lost her case in B.C. Supreme Court. Joyce Ross alleged she lost $78,000 at Surrey’s Fraser Downs and Langley’s Cascades casinos between 2007 and 2010, despite having signed herself into the BCLC’s voluntary self-exclusion program, which is designed to bar entry to admitted problem gamblers. B.C. Supreme Court Justice John Truscott found the two casinos were not negligent and that their policies, surveillance and security systems were appropriate and reasonable. “In many respects, the plaintiff is the author of her own misfortune because she was attempting after self-exclusion not to be identified by the casinos, which is just the opposite attitude that she should have had,” Truscott stated in his decision. The self-exclusion system at that time relied largely on casino
staff recognizing banned and casino for long peripatrons from hundreds of ods of time, after which circulated photos. Idencasino staff were less tity checks of all patrons likely to spot her. Ross was impractical, the also admitted she was court heard, and licenceless likely to be recogplate recognition scannized from her 2007 ners now used to detect photo after growing her banned gamblers’ cars in hair longer and gaining Joyce Ross parking lots weren’t in weight. use at that time. The decision also The court found the upholds BCLC’s right to program perhaps exceeded the withhold winnings of gamblers industry standard of the time. when they’re self excluded – a rule While voluntary self-exclusion that took effect in April 2009. helps remove many patrons, the Ross told Black Press last Octocourt said, those who enroll must ber that BCLC should lower the still try to control or stop their threshold for identification checks gambling. and thereby confiscate more win“It was her primary responsibil- nings from excluded gamblers if it ity to remain out of the casinos,” is serious about eliminating probTruscott ruled. “To award her lem gambling. these monies simply because she She said her lawsuit was not was in the self-exclusion program aimed at recouping her lost when every other gambler not in money, but exposing the prothe program is not entitled to this gram’s flaws so others are better recovery, would be to encourage protected in future. every other gambler to join the More than 6,000 B.C. residents self-exclusion program in order to are enrolled in the voluntary selfhave this claim.” exclusion program and particiRoss signed up at Fraser Downs pants have been denied entry or in June of 2007 and then steered removed from casinos more than clear of the Cloverdale racetrack 36,000 times from 2007-’11.
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dmitted problem gambler Joyce Ross said her lawsuit against the BC Lottery Corporation was not about recouping her own losses, but exposing flaws in BCLC’s voluntary-exclusion gamblers program to protect others in future. But with all due deference, it’s hard to see the North Delta woman’s recent lawsuit, in which she alleged she lost $78,000 at Surrey’s Fraser Downs and Langley’s Cascades casinos between 2007 and 2010 – in spite of having signed herself into the voluntary exclusion program – as more than another gamble that failed to pay off. It is churlish to want to crow at another’s misfortune. Gambling has been identified as an addiction, and those unwilling to walk in the shoes of addicts of all kinds, or at least attempt to understand their problems, show a want of empathy. Addiction behaviours – whether linked to gambling, smoking, drinking, soft or hard drugs or other activities – by their very definition have far exceeded the plane where rational decision making enter the picture. By the time someone is classed as an addict, he or she has gone beyond the point of choosing to do something of their own free will, even though those of us who don’t share that particular addiction struggle to understand this. However, B.C. Supreme Court Justice John Truscott – in finding the casinos were not negligent – was right to conclude that gamblers, like Ross, who volunteer for self–exclusion and then try to cheat the system by avoiding detection, should not be given special treatment. He said it was Ross’ primary responsibility to stay out of the casinos. In a practical sense, as he pointed out, to award her money because she was in the self-exclusion program would only encourage other gamblers to join the program to make similar claims. Rather than suing BCLC, Ross’ best hope of changing the system would be to run for provincial office on an anti-gambling platform. Then she would participate in a forum directly with the unseen partner in all problem gambling scenarios, and the biggest problem gambler in B.C. – all BCLC disclaimers and admonitions to “know your limit and stay within it” notwithstanding. Principal enabler and beneficiary of problem gambling, liquor and tobacco consumption among the people of B.C. is the provincial government – and it seems unwilling, and unable, to kick the habit of the revenues it gathers from others’ addictions.
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ICTORIA – Proceedings here at similar to those installed in the legislature the B.C. legislature were briefly chamber last year. thrust into the spotlight last Everything done here is expensive, from week, firing up the radio talk shows and matching ornate woodwork to upgrading Twitter feeds. ancient plumbing and wiring. But No, it wasn’t the BC Liberal the public, conditioned by media Tom Fletcher government forcing through to expect corruption and scandal, legislation to allow industrial would rather be outraged about “research” for things like pipeline free muffins. routes in provincial parks, or the Prior to this, MLAs had to debate on sanctioned wolf and troop down to the basement grizzly kills. It wasn’t the teacher dining room to put muffins and strike vote, as the scripted coffee on their expense accounts, motions of that ritual combat are or have an assistant fetch them. well known to weary parents. The outraged talk shows didn’t It was muffins. More mention that. There are access specifically, “free” muffins in a issues in the dining room too, newly relocated and equipped a fact more difficult to ignore MLA lounge, and a rack installed with Children and Family to hold the said muffins at a cost Development Minister Stephanie of $733. Cadieux, Paralympian Michelle Stilwell This was portrayed as part of a spending and former Vancouver mayor Sam spree by Richmond East MLA Linda Sullivan now elected to serve using their Reid, elected Speaker last summer. In wheelchairs. fact, it’s just the latest phase of a strikingly A costly new outside-access ramp expensive refit to provide wheelchair assisted Kenny Michell, who visited last access, which Reid has championed. week to tell his harrowing story of the The new MLA lounge replaces a Burns Lake sawmill explosion that nearly seldom-used one at the top of steep stairs burned him to death in 2012 and left him high in the 1898 stone structure. The in a wheelchair. new lounge is served by a ramp near The NDP brought a delegation of the chamber exit to another under-used survivors and family members of room in the library, and equipped with the dead from sawdust explosions in big-screen TVs to follow proceedings, Burns Lake and Prince George. They
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supported the opposition’s demand for an independent inquiry, although their own demands ranged from counselling for long-suffering wives to seeing someone punished for alleged negligence. The scandal pushed in this tragic story is that some evidence was not protected by WorkSafeBC and wouldn’t have been admissible in court. Prosecutors also said they had enough evidence for charges, but the companies or executives would be able to show “due diligence” that would likely result in acquittal. What that means in English is that the explosion risk of extra-dry dust and air wasn’t fully grasped by either mill operators or WorkSafeBC. All B.C. mills are now subject to more scrutiny, and a coroner’s inquest will be calling witnesses this fall to see what lessons can be learned. Back to pipelines through parks. This may seem like a scandal to urban B.C. residents who already fret about the possibility of the 60-year-old Trans Mountain pipeline, or one of several proposed gas pipelines, intruding on a park. It’s not as well known that Trans Mountain completed a major twinning and upgrading project on the Alberta side in 2008. It crosses Mount Robson Provincial Park and Jasper National Park, without incident or scandal to date. But back to muffingate, as it’s become known around here. I don’t know why people are so cynical and uninterested in serious issues. I wish I did. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. tfletcher@blackpress.ca The Peace Arch News is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. Directors oversee the mediation of complaints, with input from both the newspaper and the complaint holder. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent within 45 days to B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby Street, Nanaimo, B.C., V9R 2R2. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org
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Editor: Re: World leaders talk economic change, March 4. According to the article, former Israel prime minister Ehud Barak stated that a lesson learned was the absolute speed with which America responded to the crises compared to Europe’s relatively slow response. Where was he when Lehman Brothers went belly up, thanks in large part to the policies of the-then U.S. president from Texas. It was the U.K., France and Germany who reacted within hours to avert a complete meltdown of the financial markets. U.S. banks are still being fined now billions of dollars for malpractice. Looks like the organizers of these ‘summits’ are scraping the barrel. Who wants to hear from George Papandreou, former prime minister of Greece ? Has that country not caused enough problems and billions in bail outs over the last four years financed by taxpayers in Europe? Wolfgang Schmitz, White Rock
Editor: It seems to me that Surrey is bound and determined to get more people into the Peninsula, especially when you see the plans for Semiahmoo Shopping Centre and surrounding area (South Surrey feeling singled out, March 4 letters.) Be that as it may, that is not my concern with this letter. My concern is the increased traffic along 16 Avenue right through the centre of the busiest part of South Surrey, when people try to get to the new 16 Avenue interchange on Highway 99. All residents south of the Nicomekl River who want to go south on the freeway must pass through 16 Avenue. There is a very easy solution to this, but the powers that be do not seem to see it. On the King George Boulevard, at the park-and-ride traffic light, there is a southbound entrance to Highway 99 but only for King George’s southbound traffic. There only needs to be a little
reconfiguration of that entrance and a traffic light with a left-turn filter for northbound traffic and, presto, another entrance for southbound 99 traffic away from White Rock. Laurence Gill, Surrey
Seniors’ care more important Editor: Re: Question period stifles dissent, March 4 letters. The Evergreen/Belaire agenda was done fair and square. Time to accept it. I couldn’t be more happier that it’s going forward. Maybe the real-estate agents of the Belaire shouldn’t have used the view as a selling ploy, as it seems that was the most common complaint at the council meeting. The care of our seniors is more important than where someone looks from their window. Hopefully you won’t need Evergreen’s exceptional care one day, but if you do, thank goodness they’re expanding. K. Daigle, Surrey
Kindness appreciated Editor: I would like to express my family’s thanks to the people who stopped to help my mother when she tripped and fell in the crosswalk in White Rock on March 4. My mum hit her face, chipped a tooth, cut her elbow and banged her hand. She was bruised, bleeding and shocked. I especially wish to thank the lady named Nancy, who sat with my mum, bought her a cup of tea and then drove her home. You would not give her your contact information because you did not wish to be thanked any further, but I cannot help but wish to say more. We are all dependent upon the kindness of others at some point in our lives. I am so grateful that it was someone as kind and giving as you were to my mother. Thank you, thank you so very much. A. Bremner, Vancouver
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Election reform needs big push Editor: The Fair Vote Canada organization is, yet again, working to advance awareness of the flaws inherent in the first-pastthe-post system of electing our parliamentary representatives. For example, our present federal “majority” government was elected by fewer than 40 per cent of voters, or fewer than 25 per cent of the electorate. To further Fair Vote Canada’s aim, we – as constituents in his riding – met with our MP Russ Hiebert (South Surrey-White RockCloverdale) on March 1 at his local office. We had hoped he might be sympathetic and take the message to his party and government in Ottawa that B.C. residents have recently shown strong interest in proportional representation. He heard us out, agreed that low voter turnout is a concern, but is clearly wedded to the present firstpast-the-post system and declined to carry our message forward. We were disappointed but not surprised. Clearly, all who supported proportional representation in B.C.’s referendum on this issue must redouble their efforts to bring about democratic representation. D.L. Randall, Surrey
In a word, good news Editor: Re: No fifth election for MP Hiebert, Feb. 25 Hurray! Katherine Booth, Surrey
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‘Gang’ mentality hurts us patients Editor: Re: Council defers medical-marijuana vote, March 4. To clarify my representation to council, I am a spokesperson for the Canadian Medical Cannabis Partners (CMCP), a national patient-driven society. A majority of licensed patients and caregivers are afraid to speak out at council for fear that they may betray them to the police, border guards and fire department, and face shunning, harassment and persecution. While serving on city council in Grand Forks in 2009, I presented a resolution to decentralize the Medical Marijuana Access Regulations (MMAR) to the provinces. It went on to pass in 2010 at the municipal delegates of B.C., and in 2011 FCM Canada endorsed Resolution B146 to “decentralize the MMAR to the provinces.” In 2013, the BC Liberal party stated that if re-elected they would consult with the various stakeholders before the federal regulations were placed. To date, that has not happened, while the federal changes date is drawing near. CMCP advocates for the province to honour their word and consult with municipalities, health professionals, caregivers and patients – like the veterans without a leg who uses cannabis tea for pain; or the MS patient living in a scooter using vaporizers; or many palliative patients. Current staff and councils need to do their homework
with current objective comparative analysis on how the lack of proper government regulation has caused the problems, not the patients who grow. There’s a disconnect to be bridged by governments. Most elected officials are caring members of their community, yet suffer from cognitive dissonance with regard to this marijuana cannabis plant. City councils appear to have been given selective alarmist old information from the gang-sector grow-op perspective. Facing 80 years of U.S. ‘big pharma’-driven propaganda for the purpose of corporate profit needs to be overcome. We, the patients, are doing our best to provide “the other side of the story” to make this happen. The CMCP are asking our municipalities to defer the grow bylaw that arrived via one 1993-2001 Surrey fire chief ’s gang grow-op experience. We ask that council simply ask the province to strike a task force on medical cannabis to set realistic parameters for a provincial medical-cannabis program that brings municipalities, stakeholders and patients to the decision-making table to design a dignified, affordable access program. Patients do not make grow ops; gangs do. We need a few window-sill or backyard medical-cannabis plants with the parsley, thyme and herbs. Joy Davies, White Rock
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Police announced multiple indecentassault charges in Surrey Friday against a retired Mountie and minor league coach who is accused of molesting high school boys during the late 1970s and early ’80s. Police arrested 58-year-old Alan John Davidson at his Calgary home Thursday following an investigation that began in November 2012, after a man came forward with allegations of sexual abuse by his former hockey coach while he was attending high school in Clearwater, B.C. Davidson served as a general duty RCMP constable for 14 years, starting in February 1982 – just one year after the most recent assault was alleged to have taken place. He coached in some capacity with minor sports from the 1970s through to 2008. He retired in 1996. Throughout his policing career, he was stationed in Regina, Coronach, Yorkton and North Battleford, Sask., as well as Lloydminster, Alta. and was
working for or that there the Alberta are other sheriff service allegations at the time of related to this his arrest. individual in All eight the last few charges laid years,” said Thursday RCMP Supt. stem from Brendan Davidson’s Fitzpatrick time living in at a news Clearwater, conference Alan John Davidson though police at BC RCMP addressed the Headquarters possibility that in Surrey. “If there may be more vicso, they will be investitims who still have yet gated very seriously.” to come forward. Upon learning of “The reason that I’m Davidson’s work hishere today is to ask the tory with the RCMP, public to come forward a parallel review was if they have any indica- launched into his contion that there have duct while working as been other offenses a police officer, which
Fitzpatrick said remains active and ongoing. “He was active in the communities that he served in and would have been exposed to a number of children, minors (and) teenage athletes,” said Fitzpatrick. Currently the RCMP is the only agency looking into Davidson’s employment record. He is scheduled to make his next court appearance on April 3, 2014. RCMP are encouraging anyone with information that may help in this investigation to call their tip line at 1-877-687-3377.
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A South Surrey teen vying for the title of Miss World Canada captured an early lead in votes for the People’s Choice Award earlier this month. And Lisa Xie, 18, is hoping that push will result in a successful conclusion by reaching out to her community for more support. The Semiahmoo Secondary student, who is currently second in votes for the award, will be making flyers next week to distribute around the Semiahmoo Peninsula, encouraging residents to vote. “So far, I’m in the lead with 1,000 votes or so,” she said. “And it’s just been my school and some Lisa Xie members of my community who have been supporting me on this journey.” The voting, which closes on May 10, will decide who will be chosen as the recipient of the People’s Choice Award. The winner of the award – and of the overall title – will be announced the day after, Xie said. The teen, who has been using her platform to advocate for basic education rights around the world, said she hopes that her extensive community work will encourage the community to log on their computers and click her name. “I’ve been volunteering all my free time to help in my community. With the platform I have and the attention I’ve been getting, I’ve tried to bring awareness to some local causes, such as the Coldest Night fundraiser in White Rock last week,” she said. “I try my best to give back, and I think that will help.” For more information on the awards, or to cast your vote, visit www.missworldcanada.ca
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The Knights of Columbus have donated $700 to local Special Olympics representatives. The amount, last month, was raised by members of Council #7015 of White Rock through the Tootsie Roll Program. The tasty candies were handed out at various locations to the public who donated in support of the Special Olympics.
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KPU wing fundraiser A group of Kwantlen Polytechnic University students aim to raise $750 for Atira Contributed photo Woman’s Resource Society. A mother and her two young sons participate in Charlene Gladwell, Aman a yoga class at the Tong Louie Family YMCA to Sahota, Shaquille Burns, Tamara celebrate last month’s Family Day holiday. Brenie and Aman Boparai are fundraising as part of a Chamber of Commerce. a high school one week, and the sociology project and will be Tickets to that 6:30 p.m. show Crescent Beach Legion a week selling $15 tickets that are are $25 and include food and a later. redeemable at Bear Creek Pub, beverage. To order, call 604-536Semiahmoo Secondary will 13588 88 Ave., for a pound of 6844, ext. 201. host Christie on Thursday wings and a pint of B.C. lager, (March 13), as part of with 50 per cent of proceeds fundraising efforts to going directly to the Relaying thanks benefit dry grad. charity. More than $1,700 was raised Doors to the show The group will for the White Rock Relay for open at 7 p.m., at also be accepting Life. 1785 148 St. The donations until The funds were raised at a evening is to also March 31. editorial@peacearchnews.com feature a 50/50 draw Feb. 20 pub night at Sawbucks To donate or for Neighbourhood Pub. and door prizes. more information, “The White Rock Relay for For tickets, $15, call Gladwell at Life committee wishes to express email semidrygrad2014@gmail. 778-387-3160. their thanks and appreciation to com the many people and relay teams March 20, Christie will be Hypnotic performances theOnfeatured that supported our fundraiser,” performer at the Jean MacPherson of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch “Impossible hypnotist” Scott Canadian Cancer Society said in 240 (2643 128 St.), sponsored Christie is set to perform twice by the South Surrey White Rock a news release. this month in South Surrey – at
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he Surrey Eagles refuse to be grounded by the Langley Rivermen. Through four games of the BC Hockey League first-round series, the two Mainland Division rivals were in a dead heat, tied 2-2. Game 5 was played Monday night at the Langley Events Centre after Peace Arch News’ deadline. Twice in the series, the Rivermen – who finished the regular season 29 points better than the Eagles – have led, only to have the Eagles fight back to tie the series. Langley won the opening game last week, but Surrey captured Game 2 after a third-period comeback. Games 3 and 4 – held Friday and Saturday at South Surrey Arena – unfolded in much the same fashion. In Friday’s game, Surrey lead 1-0 after 20 minutes on a goal from Nathan Renouf, but Langley controlled the game over the final 40 minutes, scoring six times – three in each of the final two periods. Zach Urban, Matt Ustaski and Jakob Reichert gave the Rivermen a 3-1 lead in the second, and the visitors continued to pour it on in the third, scoring three more unanswered goals – from Ustaski, Kevan Killistoff and Darien Craighead – to take a 6-1 lead. In the final six minutes of the game, Surrey added two goals – from Chase McMurphy and Matthew Dawson – but the game ended 6-3. Despite losing by three, the Eagles were not without their chances to run up the score themselves; the team was just 1-for-7 on the power play, with the lone manadvantage tally being Dawson’s in the game’s waning minutes. The offensive barrage – rare for a playoff series, as teams tend to play tight defensive hockey – continued Saturday night, with the teams combining for 12 goals in a 7-5 Eagles’ victory. And unlike the day before, Surrey’s powerplay was humming Saturday, going 4-for-9. Even with Friday’s power-play struggles, the team has been impressive with the man advantage, going 8-for-27 in the series. The Birds’ offence came from a rather unlikely source Saturday, too, as defenceman Philippe Johansson – who had just 12 points in 53 regular-season games – had three goals and two assists. The 19-year-old defenceman was far from the only Eagle with the Midas touch.
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Above, Surrey Eagles goaltender Bo Didur makes a sprawling save on Langley Rivermen forward Evan Anderson on the weekend. Left, Philippe Johansson had five points Saturday.
Captain Danton Heinen – who last week was named the BCHL’s rookie of the year and most sportsmanlike player – had four assists in the game, while McMurphy had a
goal and two helpers. Blue-liner Kale Bennett added two goals, while Dawson rounded out the offence. In total, six of the team’s seven goals came from defencemen. Eagles’ goaltender Bo Didur – who has played all four games of the series – was peppered with 44 Langley shots in the win, stopping 39. The fourth game was the only one in the series in which the Eagles never trailed, though they’ve also proven that they have the ability to recover from an early deficit. In Game 2 last Wednesday, the Eagles trailed at three different times in the game – once in each period – but goals from McMurphy and Renouf less than two minutes apart in the third period propelled the team to the win. The Rivermen struck first when Ustaski – who has six goals in the series thus far
– gave the home team a lead just four minutes into the game, but Heinen tied the game 10 minutes later on the power play. In the second, the Rivermen got their second lead of the contest on a goal from Gage Torrell, but as was the case in the first period, the lead lasted but 10 minutes, as Jonah Renouf made it 2-2, with an assist going to Anthony Conti, who is the team’s co-leader in playoff points, with six. Ustaski scored his third of the playoffs 46 seconds into the third period – with Evan Anderson and Mitch McLain picking up assists – before McMurphy and Nathan Renouf replied with two quick goals later in the period. Regardless of the outcome of Game 5 Monday night in Langley, the series will go to at last a sixth contest, which will hit the ice tonight (Tuesday) in South Surrey. The puck drops at 7 p.m.
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SMITHERMAN, Maureen Maureen passed away peacefully with her family, Ron, Kim, & Renee, by her side on Feb. 24th, 2014. She was a quality lady who was a friend to all who touched her, took little, gave to everyone & left a legacy for us all to measure up to. Special thanks to all personnel at Surrey Memorial Hospital for their exceptional care & understanding Her friends are welcome at a celebration of her life Sat. Mar 15, 1-4, at Cranley Place, 2141 Cranley Dr.
33 In Loving Memory of Gregory Kirk McCauley Nov. 23, 1955 - Dec. 21, 2013 With great sadness we are announcing the unexpected passing of our dad. He is survived by his mother Evelyn, daughter Jennifer, son Daniel, and his 3 brothers Chuck, Rick, and Dave. Greg grew up in Crescent Beach/White Rock. He loved golfing, sports, and camping with his family. Memorial Service to take place on March 23rd 12-3pm at Beecher Place, Crescent Beach 12160 Beecher Street Dad, you will always be in our hearts and dearly missed. ~ Love you, forever & always.
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WARNE, Katherine Mum passed away in her sleep February 20, 2014. She was in her 97th year. She was predeceased by her beloved husband Charles in 2000. They were the generation who lived through The Depression and the Second World War. Mum cared for us and our grandfather while Dad served overseas. They were a couple who were brave, thrifty, hardworking and enjoyed their life and their family. We are very proud of them. Mum was also sadly predeceased by her oldest grandchild Pamela, as well as her son-in-law Cam. Our mother was an intelligent, artistic lady who loved bridge, golfing, art and a good read. She will be missed and remembered by her son Tracy Warne, her daughter Valerie Burns, 6 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Family Service at a later date.
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FORD, John Peter 1933-2014 It is with much sadness that the family announces the passing of John on February 28, 2014. He passed away peacefully with his family by his side, after a courageous battle with cancer. John was a wonderful husband to Joan (53 years), a proud and loving father to Bob (Shirley) and Don, and a terrific grandfather to Katie. He will be sadly missed by his father George (102 years old), his younger brother Gerry (Sylvia), his sister-in-law Connie and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his mother Annie, his younger brother Bill, his sister-in-law Valerie and his nephew Jeffrey. John was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, where he lived until his graduation from the University of Manitoba in 1956. He then began his 36 year career with Imperial Oil Ltd. serving in various management positions in Edmonton, Calgary, South Africa and Toronto. He retired in 1992 as President of Atlas Supply Company of Canada Ltd. In 1994, he and Joan moved from Toronto to White Rock to enjoy their retirement years. John’s love of sports began in his younger days when he played football, baseball and hockey. In retirement, golf became his passion and he so enjoyed a game with his family and friends. One of the highlights of his life was the trip he took in 2005 with his two sons to play golf at Pebble Beach. At John’s request there will be no funeral service. To celebrate his life, an informal reception will be held at Hazelmere Golf & Country Club (18150 - 8th Avenue, Surrey, BC) on Sunday, March 16th, from 1:00 to 4:00pm. Donations in his memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society (Pancreatic Cancer Research), or to the Peace Arch Hospice, where John received exceptional care. (www.whiterockhospice.org) Special thanks to Dr. C. King, Dr. M. O’Brien, Dr. Johal and Dr. Joshi and the kind and caring nursing staff for all their support during this difficult time.
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BAKER-SPECIALTY FOODS 2 vacancies Temp, F/T 40 hr weekly $15.00/hr, CPP,WCB, EI. English & Hindi and/or Urdu an asset. 2 years work experience as Pakistani Pastry Baker. Duties as per NOC 6332: Prepare Pakistani pastry specialties: Balushahi, Gajar Halwa, Gulab Jamun, Jalebi Email resume: newgulbergmarket@hotmail.com EUROPE, AUSTRALIA, OR NEW ZEALAND: Live and work on a dairy, crop, beef, or sheep farm. AgriVenture invites applicants 18-30 for 4-12 month 2014 programs. Apply now! www.agriventure.com 1888-598-4415 EXPERIENCED PARTS PERSON required for a progressive auto/industrial supplier. Hired applicant will receive top wages, full benefits and RRSP bonuses working 5 day work week, plus moving allowances. Our 26,000ft2 store is located 2.5 hours N.E. of Edmonton, Alberta. See our community at LacLaBicheRegion.com. Send resume to: Sapphire Auto, Box 306, Lac La Biche, AB, T0A 2C0. Email: hr@sapphireinc.net.
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$12.00 PER HOUR on all odd Jobs. Painting, yardwork, lawncutting, etc. Call 778-239-9517 (NOT HIRING)
PERSONAL SERVICES
PERSONAL SERVICES 188
LEGAL SERVICES
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 239
COMPUTER SERVICES
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 263 EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 281
*Bobcat *Mini Excavator *Drain Tile www.lawnranger1990.com Call 604-597-8500
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.
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
GARDENING
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FINISH CARPENTER Finish Carpentry - Mouldings, sundecks, stairs, siding, painting, drywall. Refs. Rainer cel 604-613-1018
Expert Lawn Management
Excavating ~ Landscaping
A SEMI-RETIRED CONTRACTOR. Specializing in Renovation’s. Available for work. 604-532-1710
Trucking
171 PROFESSIONAL SALES ASSOCIATES Gregg Distributors (B.C.) Ltd.
Interested in INDUSTRIAL SALES? Outgoing? Motivated?
ALTERNATIVE HEALTH
Relax with HOT STONE THERAPY Winter Specials for a Limited Time Call Celeste Now (778)836-1252
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ENSIGN is looking for Assistant Drillers, Drillers, Night Tour Pushes, and Rig Managers for our Australian Division. Recruiter’s will be in Nisku, Alberta, March 31 - April 9 to conduct interviews. If you want to hear more about our International opportunities please contact our Global group and apply online at ensignjobs.com. Call 1-888-3674460.
• Heavy Duty Diesel Mechanic - Will accept 3rd & 4th year apprentice with experience.
• Trailer Mechanic • Yard Person
- Must have class 5 license & minimum grade 12.
Positions available immediately for a local Industrial company!
Pension Plan & Extended Benefits Included
Please fax resume 604-599-5250
Samy’s Rich Finishing’s Corp. #501 – 2001 Beach Avenue Vancouver, BC, V6G 1Z3 Carpenter 2 vacancies Temp, F/T, $24 hr, 40hr weekly, CPP,WCB, EI, ASAP, Greater Vancouver, Completion of High School, 3 - 5 years work experience, English Maintenance/ repair, renovation senaid2010@hotmail.com
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For all Your Cleaning Needs
threescocatering@shaw.ca or Visit us at: www. threescompanycatering.ca
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FINANCIAL SERVICES
ANNACIS ISLAND PAWNBROKERS open ‘till midnight 7 days a week. 604-540-1122. Cash loans for Jewellery, Computers, Smartphones, Games, Tools etc. #1041628 Fosters Way at Cliveden. annacisislandpawnbrokers.com. 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+
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 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.
Weekly, Biweekly, Monthly Residential & Commercial Services ~ Excellent Rates!! * Licensed * Bonded * Insured
778-883-4262 RELIABLE Cleaning Lady for White Rock/South Surrey area only. I have been cleaning for eight years and have a couple of available openings for local residents. Please call me if you have any questions. Natalie 778-294-1044 DETAILED EUROPEAN CLEANING.
Efficient, Reliable, Friendly, Bonded Excellent References with 18 yrs of experience. Call Ivet: 778-235-4070
E & M MAINTENANCE WINDOW WASHING D Windows Out & In D Gutters cleaned In & Out D Pressure Washing D Serving W. Rock for over 30 yrs D Lic. & WCB insured. D Free Est. Seniors Discount
Eric 604-541-1743
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COMPUTER SERVICES
Call Mike 604-671-3312 expertlawnmanagement.com
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Placing & Finishing * Forming * Site Prep, old concrete removal * Excavation & Reinforcing * Re-Re Specialists 34 Years Exp. Free Estimates. coastalconcrete.ca
Volunteer support is required for a variety of roles May 1 - 3, 2014 with event set-up, event-night support and event tear-down. Must be 19+. Please visit www.pahfoundation.ca/gala to download an application or contact 604.535.4520.
damaged concrete. Ken 604-307-4923
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Change ugly popcorn ceiling to a Beautiful Clean White Flat Ceiling. Lovely to look at. Update your house and increase it’s value. * No Scraping * No Sanding * No Mess CALL FRIENDLY BENJAMIN 604-230-7928 PSB DRYWALL + All Boarding, Taping, Framing & Texture. Insured work. Dump Removal Service. 604-762-4657/604-764-6416
ELECTRICAL
ELECTRICIAN - Dana Thompson Over 24yrs exp. Res/Comm. Free est. Bonded. #14758 604-353-1519
1-4 Bedroom • Internals • Small & Big Moves • Internals SingleItems Items •• Packing • Single Packing Supplies s r
FOR A BEAUTIFUL GARDEN • Garden Design & Installation • Weeding • Pruning • Spring Clean-Up • Maintenance 604-512-4525 www.gardenbuds.ca
75% Off Off
Last Price
Donations accepted Tuesday to Saturday 11 am to 3 pm. Furniture is accepted by special arrangement. Please call us for information.
Thrift Store
www.whiterockhospice.org
15562 - 24 Ave.
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B & B MOBILE SERVICES
604-536-6620 FAMILY OWNED SINCE 1973
www.BBmoving.ca 1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Across the street - across the world Real Professionals, Reas. Rates. Best in every way! 604-721-4555.
MOUNTAIN-MOVERS.ca
Residential ~ Commercial ~ Strata
(778)378-6683
- Acreage Mowing - Lawn Mowing - Fertilizing Programs - Weeding - Pruning / Hedge Trimming - Leaf Clean-up - Garden Design - Yard renovations - WCB Insured
Free Estimates Now signing up 2014 Comm. & Strata Properties.
Nathan 604-377-8034
www.LTSSLandscaping.com SHINE LANDSCAPING shinelandscaping@hotmail.com Call 778-688-3724 ENGLISH Gardener/Handyman in South Surrey/Langley, W/Rock. Garden maintenance/restoration, general interior/exterior Handyman projects. Reasonable rates - very reliable. Lloyd @ 604-551-2938
Green Garden Service
Lawn Maintenance Spring Clean Up, Power Raking, Aerating Tree Pruning Hedge Trimming Top Dressing
604-583-0169
Beginning Saturday, March 8th n’s All Men’s and Women’s
WINTER CLOTHES
MOVING & STORAGE
MOVING?
SEMI-RETIRED contractor will do small concrete jobs. Patio’s, sidewalks, driveway’s. Re & re old or
behind Black Bond Books 604-538-7600
Volunteer in support of your hospital.
HOME REPAIRS
LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE
Call: Rick (604) 202-5184
06951 Lic Electrician Low cost. Res/Com. Small job expert. Renos Panel changes 604-374-0062
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ALL JOBS Big or Small. Panels, lighting, plugs, fans, hot tubs, etc. Guaranteed work. Ph 604-539-0708 Cell 604-537-1773 (Lic. 26110)
2014 PARTNERS IN CARING GALA
GARDENING
*Spring Clean *Pruning *Gardening *Garden/Shrub Removal *Fencing *Lawn Services. Call 604-597-8500 www.lawnranger1990.com
YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899
VOLUNTEERS
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A1 BATH RENO’S. Bsmt suites, drywall, patios, plumbing, siding, fencing, roofing, landscaping, etc. Joe 604-961-9937.
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• Basement Suites • Kitchens • Baths • Remodels • Additions • Flooring • Painting • Drywall • Much More Since 1972 Dan 778-837-0771
LAWN & GARDEN CARE Residential & Strata
Since 1989 - FULLY INSURED
CLEANING SERVICES
A MAID TO CLEEN
SPECIALIZING IN
25th Year Anniversary Member of BCLNTA Horticulture Grad. BCIT
Service to fridges, stoves, washers, dryers & dishwashers. Reasonable. Also Appliance Removal Call Mark (604)536-9092
Unique Taste, Unique Menus... Gourmet, Customized Menus Tailored To Your Function...
Gala Volunteers Needed
Paint the Town Red for your ER
Country Excavating
Repairs to all major appliances
Specializing in Private Events! We Come To You! Doing It All, From Set-Up - Clean-Up.
WAREHOUSE
VOLUNTEERS
Jason 604-240-7613
Peace Arch Appliance
SHOP MAINTENANCE SHIPPING. Highly motivated equipment - tool maintenance person. Duties include Shipping and Receiving, forklift loading & unloading (packaging). Some computer skills required. E-mail resume to: grandhawa@tritechgroup.ca fax: (604) 607-8872 www.tritechgroup.ca
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RANGERS OCEAN PARK APPLIANCE LTD
Existing established territory with customer base. Training provided to help achieve your full potential. COMPETITIVE SALARY & BENEFITS PACKAGE
Repair, Replace, Remodel...
Breaking & Removal
Call (604)538-9600
• Home Dinner Parties • Meetings • Funerals • Weddings • B-B-Ques • Birthdays • Anniversaries
TOTAL RENOVATIONS
New Concrete
We Want You!
Fax Resumes: 604.888.4688 or Email to: info@greggbc.ca or Visit:www.greggdistributors.ca
Gravel, Sand, Soil
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
329 PAINTING & DECORATING ~ PRO PAINTERS ~ INTERIOR / EXTERIOR Quality Work, Free Estimates
SUPREME HEDGES
Member of Better Business Bureau
WCB INSURED
Vincent 543-7776
• TREE PRUNING & TOP • HEDGE TRIMMING • TREE REMOVAL
MESA PAINTING INTERIOR and EXTERIOR Quality work at reas rates. Free Est. Michael (cell) 604-724-7458
*Seniors Disc. *Insured *26 yrs.
Jay 604-513-8524
283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS GUTTER CLEANING, window cleaning, yard cleanup, pressure washing. 20 yrs exp. 778-384-4912 Gutter & Roof Cleaning since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Call Simon for prompt service. 604-230-0627 Strata Specialist Windows & Gutters. WCB + Ins. Quality Guaranteed. Randy 604-341-5831
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Repaint Specialist
Homes & Condo’s Commercial Buildings Small Reno’s Drywall & Ceiling Repairs
RENE’S SPRAY & BRUSH PAINTING
HANDYPERSONS
778-855-5361
MAINTENANCE, REPAIR, RENOVATION www.proficientrenovation.com or call 604-323-4111 for more details
Retired Firefighter Handyman • All Interior Work • Tiles • Trim • Drywall • Plumbing • Painting * Experienced * Reliable Roger 604-679-0779
AT YOUR SERVICE. Carpentry, Concrete, Painting, Rubbish Removal. Call Dave (604)999-5056
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“White Rock & South Surrey’s Leading Renovator since 1989”
Designing and renovating new kitchens, bathrooms, basements, house make-overs and additions since 1989
Call for FREE in-home consultation In-house design team and cabinet shop Let MPB make your renovation dreams come true!
www.mpbconstruction.com Showroom: Unit 62 - 15515 24th Ave. (at King George Blvd.) Tel: 604-538-9622
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PLUMBING
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RENOS & REPAIRS Excellent price on Hot Water Tanks Furnace, Boilers, Plumbing Jobs & Furnace & duct cleaning
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RUBBISH REMOVAL
RUBBISH REMOVAL Almost for free!
PRESSURE WASHING
(778)997-5757, (604)587-5991
POWER WASHING since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Call Simon for prompt service. 604-230-0627 SPRING SUPER SPECIAL SALE Gutter windows skylights siding for $350. (under 2500sf) We use soap to shine your house. Taking care of your property since 2000. People love our Service. WCB Insured 604-861-6060
LORIS CHRISTIAN MASTER PAINTER Interior & Exterior Wall paper installation New Construction projects. Insured, great refs. Free estimates. Colour Consulting
604-812-9721
JUNK REMOVAL By RECYCLE-IT! 604.587.5865
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SUNDECKS
www.elmapainting.com
Aluminum patio cover, sunroom, railing and vinyl. 604-521-2688 www.PatioCoverVancouver.com
PETS 465
.Hayden Painting 778-229-0236 Family Owned & Operated
www.paintspecial.com 604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley Running this ad for 10yrs
PAINT SPECIAL
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RUBBISH REMOVAL
3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour
(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Services.
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DOG BEHAVIOURIST: Specific calm, gentle and non-evasive dog training techniques, practiced over 30 years, to bring balance to your dogs behaviour. $60/hr Minimum 2hrs for first visit. Josh Goodstadt (604) 612-1714 goodstadt9@hotmail.com
PETS
FIXIT PLUMBING & HEATING H/W Tanks, Reno’s, Boilers, Furn’s. Drain Cleaning. Ins. (604)596-2841
WHITE ROCK RUBBISH REMOVAL Seniors Discount RELIABLE, SERVICE 7 days a week
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CALL ROGER 604-
968-0367 CHEAPER PRICES
bradsjunkremoval.com
Hauling Anything.. But Dead Bodies!!
20 YARD BINS AVAILABLE We Load or You Load !
604.220.JUNK(5865) Serving Metro Vancouver Since 1988
GARAGE SALES
MOVING MUST SELL Hide-a-bed couch, green blue burgandy print, $50; CD’s, TV (32’’) & stand, Lawn mower Craftsman 6.25 HP $135, 24’ ladder $75, side table, magazine rack, book shelves, DVD cabinet (wood) coffee table glass & metal 36 x 36 $50. Small freezer $55, Grizzly 10 x 14 tent $45, Mtn Bike, older great condition $50. Giant Road bike 2008 $500. North Delta 604-591-9740
MISC. FOR SALE
SAWMILLS from only $4,897 MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800566-6899 Ext:400OT. STEEL BUILDING SALE... BIG YEAR END CLEAR OUT CONTINUED! 20X20 $3,915. 25X28 $4,848. 30X32 $6,339. 32X34 $7,371. 40X50 $12,649. 47X68 $16,691. One End wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca 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
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FOR SALE BY OWNER
LANGLEY VILLAGE
2 Bdrm ground floor condo.
4 Years total reno!
Fraser Hwy / 200th Street.
CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866
BY OWNER Call 604-541-0569
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 506
APPLIANCES
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HOMES WANTED We Buy Homes BC • All Prices • All Situations • • All Conditions • www.webuyhomesbc.com 604-657-9422
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
Family housing 1851 Southmere Crescent E. 2 bdrm apartments starting from $899/mo. incl. heat. Pet friendly, near all amenities. Community garden.
604-451-6676
~ Fir Apartments ~ 1455 Fir St WHITE ROCK 1 Bdrm suite avail now Heat & hot wtr incl. Swimming pool & rec room On site mgr
Call 604-536-0379 WHITE ROCK. 1 & 2 bdrm suites $860/m & $955m incl cbl/heat/prkg, NS/NP. Avail now. 604-535-0925 WHITE ROCK. 2 Bdrm Walk to mall/bus. $1195 inc heat / h.water, washer/dryer Adult oriented. NS/NP 604-536-9565 / 604-765-9565. WHITE ROCK area: Spac 1 bdrm & den suite. Walk to malls, bus, rest; large deck. In-ste lndry. $1200/mo incl gas. N/P, N/S. 604-531-9457.
HOMES FOR RENT
1 BDRM APT
$795-$845.
* Reasonable Rent Includes: 43 channels of cable vision, heat and hot water. * Absolutely No Smoking, No Drugs, No pets.
Call Manager at 604-538-5085. WHITE ROCK, Haighton Manor 1 Bdrm, balc, heat/h/w, quiet bldg, central loc. NS/NP. 604-531-6714 haightonmanor@terracrestpm.com
WHITE ROCK SUNSET VILLA
1 Bdrm. w/ D/W & Gas F/P Large balcony. Concrete building.
$900 incls. HEAT & H/W. 1 block from Semiahmoo Mall. Available Immediately!
Call for appt to view 604.541.6276
W.R: $765m, 600sf 1bdrm Heat, h/w, cbl, prkg inc. n/p, No Smokers refs adult oriented. 604-385-0275
709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL S. SURREY WAREHOUSE approx 1000 sq.ft., concrete flr, 16” roll up door, gated, suitable for storage, $650/mo, avail now. 604-835-6000
HOMES FOR RENT
WHITE ROCK 2550 s.f. exec home w/view, 4 bdrms & 2 kitchens. Near all amens. $2700. (604)761-2776
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ROOMS FOR RENT
OCEAN PARK lrg bdrm, up, furn., sink, lndry. $485. Now. ns/np. Sml portion hydro/gas. 604-535-5953.
747B SENIOR ASSISTED LIVING Senior ROYALE PACIFICA-AlI Incl1 bd suite w/kitchen/in-suite lndry. Pool, exercise, theater, bus trips. (furn or un-furn) Full menu dining option. Pets. $1750. 778-786-2057
SENIOR’S BUILDING: ALL INCLUSIVE 1 & 2 Bdrms, full menu dining, pool, exercise room, library, movie theatre, bus trips, 24 hour staff & housekeeping. Elegant decor throughout building with breath-taking lobby entrance. Start $1995/mo friendship suite; start $3095/mo, private 1 bdrm: meals, utilities, and hospitality services included. Pets ok.
This honour is awarded on an annual basis to a person who has given outstanding service for the betterment of our community over the years. Any private individual or service group is invited to submit nominations for Council's consideration.
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OCEAN Park. 1 bdrm, ground level, share w/d. N/S, N/P. $625 incl util. Apr 1. Quiet person. 604-538-6874 Ocean Park LOOKING FOR A 1 BEDROOM? Try this charming: ground level with large patio, full kitchen with skylight, livrm with gas f/p, reno’d bathroom with jetted tub, share w/d, cov’d pkng, good area near bus & amens, NS/NP. $795 incl utils. Avail now or will hold until April 1. 604-531-1082
706 Written nominations from private individuals or service groups are welcome. Submissions should describe the outstanding service or volunteer work the nominee has done, for the enhancement of the City of Surrey and include supporting documentation such as: letter(s) of support, special recognition or award(s) received, newspaper clippings, etc.
SURREY-Panorama 2 bdrm bsmt suite. March 1. Close to both lvls of school, banking, shopping YMCA, easy access to Hwy 99 & 91. $750 inc util n/s, n/p. 604-503-0532
All nominations (with supporting documentation) should be submitted to the City Clerk's office at 13450 104 Avenue, Surrey, BC, V3T 1V8, or submitted electronically to clerks@surrey.ca no later than Tuesday, March 25, 2014. For more information or to download the Good Citizen 2014 nomination form, visit our website at www.surrey.ca.
ACTIVE SENIOR 1 & 2 Bedrooms
Well maintained Concrete High Rise in White Rock close to shopping.
Swimming Pool & All Amenities.
UTILITIES INCLUDED. NS/NP
Call 604-538-5337
Skyline Apts White Rock
Quiet community oriented living.
1 & 2 Bdrm Suites
Mayor Dianne L. Watts
Hot Water & U/G Parking Incl
www.surrey.ca
Call 604-536-8499 www.cycloneholdings.ca
WHITE ROCK 1bdrm +den in mint cond, quiet area, suit 1 prof, w/d, gas f/p sep ent. ns/np. $800 incl utils. 604-356-3418
SOUTH SURREY EXECUTIVE
WHITE ROCK. 2 bdrm, 2 blocks from pier, F/P, all appls, sep. entr, $1100 incl utils. NS. Sm. pet Ok. Avail now. Phone 604-538-1446.
Short Term or Long term! Hotel Living
White Rock bright lrg g/lvl 1Bdr, lots of closets, 4appl, newer flrs/bathrm Ns/np. Apr 1. $800. 604-536-0028.
Fully Furnished & Equipped
Like New Townhouse. Only 3 years old. Immaculate Deluxe, 2 bdrm. + Rec. Room/Office + 2 Full Bath T/House. Flr. to ceiling storage + storage rm. in garage. 6 s/s appli. d/w, w/d, Garburator. Crown Mouldings, 9ft. ceilings, H/W laminate flooring and slate tile. Gas F/P & Alarm. 1 car garage parking. Covered patio lower & outdoor patio upper. Amenities room incls. full gym, outdoor hot tub & pool. Walk to Morgan Heights shopping. NO Smoking inside & NO Pets! $2250/mo. Avail. Now
604.488.9161
SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
(13255 Marine Dr, Surrey).
RENT TO OWN
APARTMENT/CONDO
845 The Scrapper
OCEAN VIEW UNIT In quiet Ocean Park Community
RENTALS
The Good Citizen Award for 2014 will be presented at the 2014 Volunteer Appreciation event.
1.800.910.6402
CLOVERDALE - Clean & Quite Large 1BR Basement Suite $695. includes Heat, Hot Water, & Electricity, Shared Laundry. Close to Shopping, Private Entrance. Suit one person. 18480 - 68th Ave. Call Dan 604-306-9111
SURREY 127/61. Clean 1 Bdr, suit quiet person, ref’s, ns/np. Avail now $600 incl cable/hydro.604-596-5591
STOP RENTING! RENT TO OWN! No Qualifications! Flexible Terms! CLOVERDALE - 60th and 176th Spacious 1 Bedroom Condo. Only $880/mo. Option Fee Req’d 604-657-9422
Auto Financing - Dream Catcher, Apply Today! Drive Today!
Call: 604-538-2033
604-722-9167
The City of Surrey Council invites suggestions for the 2014 Good Citizen Award.
AUTO FINANCING
3388 Rosemary Hts Cres.
Fully equipped kitchen, newly reno’d 2 bedrooms, laundry room. $1200/mo includes hydro/gas.
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TRANSPORTATION
WHITE Rock near 24 Ave/152A St. 3 Bdrm, newly reno’d rancher, approx 1200sq.ft., all brand new appl, walk dist to all shopping.$1800/mo. Suit mature resp tennant. N/P, N/S, Ref’s req’d. (Yard clean-up, fencing and outside painting in progress). Avail now. Call (604) 318-3365
Minimum one year lease. $1600/mo. 604-290-5673
TOWNHOUSES
S.SURREY / W.ROCK 16/160 St. 3 Bdrm, 2.5 bth, w/d, d/w, fncd bkyrd. Mar 15. $1500/mo. (778)552-2883
Call 536-5639 to view & for rates
~ THIS IS A MUST SEE ~ Very desirable White Rock apartment, ideal for quiet tenants.
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S. SURREY EXECUTIVE HOME 4 Bdrms, 3.5 baths, main floor mstr with 5 pce ensuite, dble detached gar, granite counters, oak cabinets, SS appls, hot tub on cvrd deck off mstr & games room over garage, 3200 s.f. 1 Year lease with option to renew, $3200/mo., ref’s req’d. N/S, sm pet neg. Apr 1st earliest; May 1st preferred. Call Chris, days 604579-1505, eves 604-536-1055.
WHITE ROCK clean, bright, 1 Bdrm ste avail June 1st. Ocean view, 1 year lease req’d. $820/mo + $410 security dep. NS/NP (604)360-1403
CRESCENT BEACH charming newly renovated (inside and out) 2 bdrm home with gas fireplace, w/d, garage,lovely fenced in yard.
Service to fridges, stoves, washers, dryers & dishwashers. Reasonable. Also Appliance Removal Call Mark (604)536-9092
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S. SURREY: 2 BDRM Rancher- 8 yrs old. $1500/mo utils incl. n/p, n/s. Avail. April 1st. (604)551-0888
Surrey, ground floor office/retail unit 526 sq ft.; 2nd floor office spaces from 220 sq ft. to 859 sq ft. in quiet Rosemary area.
12718 14B Ocean Park bright,quiet 2 BR cottage, 4 appl. F/S/W/D $1200 mo. + util. 604-583-5450
Peace Arch Appliance
RENTALS
WHITE ROCK - Central 1 bdrm. Walk to mall & bus. Quiet, adult oriented. N/S, N/P $830/mo. incls. heat/hot water, prkg. 604-535-3585
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APPLIANCE RECYCLE PICKUP We Pickup Fridges, Stoves, Washers, Dryers & Freezers. Call (778)888-6340
APARTMENT/CONDO
SOMERSET GARDENS (S. Sry)
PETS OK. $169,500.
Chihuahua pups, vet check, 1st shots, male/female, very cute, $650. march 14. 604-794-5844 DO YOU LOVE DOGS? We need loving foster homes for med.-lrg. sized dogs. 604.583.4237
RENTALS
MISC. WANTED
FIREARMS. All types wanted, estates, collections, single items, military. We handle all paperwork and transportation. Licensed Dealer. 1.866.960.0045 www.dollars4guns.com.
CANE CORSO MASTIFF - pure bred pups, shots, dewormed, vet checked. $1000: Call 604-826-7634
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
BRO MARV PLUMBING 24/7 Plumbing, heating, plugged drains BBB. (604)582-1598, bromarv.com
10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Lic.gas fitter. Aman: 778-895-2005
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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
#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
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2006 Peterbilt 379 Extended Hood, 537,000 Original Miles, Caterpillar C15. For more information call/text me at: (707)797-7314
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TRUCKS & VANS
WHITE ROCK E. at the beach, 1.5 bdrms, 4 appls, sep laund & ent, n/s n/p, $1100 incl utils. 604-535-9933. WHITE ROCK studio, galley kitchen sep bdrm bdrm, all util incl cbl. Shrd lndry, NP/NS, $690. 604-542-2244
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WHITE ROCK - BEACH, charming furnished cozy studio/bdrm. Ocean view, patio. N/S, N/P. $675/mo. Call 604-535-0588. WHITE ROCK, Hospital area. Walk to mall&bus. Lge updated 2 lvl with yard. Parking, strge. 2 baths. 3 bdrms Refs. $1500 (604)315-0782.
2000 F350 - 2WD, V10, gas eng. long box. S-cab. 146,000 kms. $7300/firm. (604)538-4883
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