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mom christine ashton holds her 7-month-old twins thaddeus and Quinntin ashton, who were born oct. 11 at 23 weeks at royal columbian hospital.
Tiny twins defying the odds ‘Micro-preemie’ twins born the length of a pencil at 23 weeks not only survive, but thrive Sheila Reynolds
Born at 23 weeks (four months been a “normal” pregnancy when early), Quinntin, the larger of she started to feel sick and got a the two, weighed 570 grams (1.3 headache. When the on-and-off pounds) while his brother was pain didn’t subside, she called a 405 grams (0.9 relative who had pounds)—small three children enough to be of her own. christine ashton cupped in their The description every day i’m so amazed father’s hand. sounded a lot like at their progress. it’s a “Every day I’m labour pain and total miracle. so amazed at their she rushed Ashton progress,” says firstfrom her home in time mom Christine Ashton. “It’s a North Surrey to Royal Columbian total miracle.” Hospital (RCH) 15 minutes away. Last October, she was into the Her babies weren’t due until second trimester of what had February.
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Their names are Thaddeus Ison and Quinntin Ouran, fraternal twin boys with big names to match their growing personalities. Holding the now seven-monthold babies—nicknamed Mister T and Master Q—it’s difficult to fathom that at birth they were about the length of a pencil.
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The high cost of dealing with soil conditions and site issues has the province hesitating on approving replacement of New Westminster secondary. And that has the district’s parent advisory council (DPAC) worried. Education Minister Peter Fassbender acknowledged the project was complicated and expensive when he met with district officials last week. The ministry and district have agreed the replacement school will have a capacity of 1,900 students. Schools project manager Jim Alkins said the ministry has a formula to determine capital project funds based on the student numbers. The district told Fassbender the estimated cost of dealing with soil remediation and an old cemetery on the site. That will drive the price tag above the formula, admitted Alkins. see ‘ThE MoRE’, a3
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In addition to the usual association business, a representative from Brook Pooni Associates, the developers of Sapperton Green, will provide an overview of the project and a status update. Sapperton Green is the redevelopment project adjacent to the Braid SkyTrain Station.
Thursday, May 29, 2014 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm City Hall foyer, 511 Royal Ave. The City is holding a third and final public open house to present options and receive feedback on a proposed plan for the Density Bonus Phase 2 Program in Downtown New Westminster. Density bonus zoning is a method which would allow the implementation of the Downtown Community Plan while ensuring community amenities such as community centres, recreation facilities, and child care are adequately funded. This helps to ensure that the needs of the growing population are met without negatively impacting the existing residents. For more information please contact the Planning Division at 604-527-4532 or connect with us online at www.newwestcity.ca/DB2 @NewWestPlanning
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WEST END RESIDENTS’ ASSOCIATION MEETING Tuesday, May 27, 2014 7:00 pm Unity In Action Church, 1630 Edinburgh St. Agenda: • Q&A session with the Chief Constable of the New Westminster Police Department • Review of pedestrian and vehicular movement at the London St and 20th St. intersection Please bring your questions, ideas and concerns to our meeting and find out what’s going on in your neighbourhood. For more information, contact Elmer Rudolph at 604-521-3346 or visit www.mywestend.blogspot.com
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Babies healthy and developing well ⫸
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But within three days, she had an emergency Caesarean section and her so called “micro-preemies” entered the world. Thaddeus was the first out. He cried immediately and the doctor was able to show him to Ashton. Quinntin, however, was in distress and was whisked away for further medical attention. It wasn’t until a couple of hours later that she was able to see both of her baby boys, which brought both relief and concern. “I was kind of in shock,” she says. “I wondered, ‘how does a baby that small survive?’” LIFE-SAVING CARE
Seven months later, she knows. The care her precious preemies received in the NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) at RCH was life-saving, she says, from
the expert staff to the stateof-the-art equipment. Both her boys spent time on ventilators, including what’s called a jet ventilator, which increases the respiratory rate more gently than a standard ventilator. The RCH Foundation was only recently able to purchase two jet ventilators, one thanks to the TB Vets Charitable Foundation, and the other through contributions from various donors. After 188 days in hospital, Ashton and her husband were allowed to take the boys home on the Easter weekend, happy to welcome the start of their new life, but frightened to leave the security of the hospital. “I was crying because I was sad (to say goodbye to the staff) and scared because I knew I didn’t have all the nurses there to help me,” says the new mom. Quinntin is now 11 pounds, eight ounces, while
Man stabbed A stabbing victim was taken to hospital with non lifethreatening injuries following an incident at an Eighth Street apartment Thursday evening. New Westminster police say officers found a man suffering from stab wounds when they were called to the building in the 400 block of Eighth about 9:30 p.m. The NWPD’s major crime unit has taken over the investigation. They are looking for a suspect described as a white male, 20 to 30 years old. He’s about five-foot-11 with a slim build, short black hair, a moustache and goatee. He was wearing a dark hoodie with the hood pulled tight to his face. Police said it is not believed to be a random act or to be gang related. Anyone with information is asked to call Det. Martha Miszkurka at 604-5255411 or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
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Thaddeus shortly after birth, shown with a pencil to provide a sense of his tiny size.
Thaddeus is slightly smaller at 11 pounds, 3 ounces. Quinntin, who has a chronic lung condition and a heart condition, remains on oxygen, while Thaddeus has a feeding tube to boost his milk intake.
But both are otherwise healthy and exhibiting normal development for their age – which, had they been born on their due date, would only be three months. At-home nurse assistance will continue daily for about
a year. Both arms full with her squirming boys, Ashton smiles, knowing how fortunate she was to celebrate her first Mother’s Day with them. “I’m so proud of them.”
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Unanticipated work uncovered once shovels go in the ground could drive it even higher. After hearing the numbers, district superintendent/CEO John Gaiptman said Fassbender wanted to consult with his director of capital projects before making a final decision. “We don’t know exactly what’s in the ground, and we won’t know until we really get into the building,” said Gaiptman. “We can do samples but we’re never going to be 100 per cent sure of what we’re going to see. He understands that … It’s a
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substantial cost.” Gaiptman said the possibility the province would pull the plug on the project was not raised. “He never talked in that way at all. He was aware of the project, he understood it,” said Gaiptman. “One of the things that we tried to make clear is we’ve done the complicated work. It’s complete. We believe the only thing we need is the funding. Release the funding and we’re ready to go.” Last Monday, DPAC approved a resolution from former chair Paul Johansen asking the province to make the project a priority and to give it immediate approval.
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Johansen, referring to Fassbender’s decision to consult with the ministry’s capital projects director. “We’ve been waiting 14 years for this.” Johansen said it was the ministry that asked for the trench work to be done. “How do you do what they ask when they don’t release the money,” he said. “It was the Ministry of Education that funded and approved a high school to be built on a cemetery. It is not the kids’ fault.” DPAC will ask the city to endorse its resolution. “The more pressure we can put on the ministry from everywhere the better.”
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Assault victim, witness sought Transit Police are trying to find the victim and witnesses to a sexual assault on SkyTrain in which the suspect, a known sex offender, got off at New Westminster station. A woman called the Transit Police dispatch centre between 11 and 11:30 a.m. on Sunday April 20 saying she’d witnessed a sexual assault on another woman on SkyTrain. She said the victim and suspect got on separately at the Broadway station. The suspect sat next to the victim and touched and groped her. She told him to stop several times and the suspected
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One only has to stand at a street corner a few minutes, or look over at the driver beside you at a traffic light to see how ineffective B.C.’s ban on using hand-held electronic devices while driving has been. Some drivers try to disguise their behaviour, using speaker phone and holding their cells below the steering wheel while talking, or wrapping their phones in a scarf and holding it just below their chins. Those drivers with their eyes down are not likely just looking at their shoes. This despite the fact the ban has been in force since 2010, and carries a fine of $167 and three penalty points. Some argue that talking on a cellphone while driving is no more dangerous than eating a sandwich, drinking coffee, or changing the radio station. But fact is, distracted drivingrelated crashes kill, on average, 90 British Columbians a year. ICBC has a campaign, “Drop it and drive,” to eradicate such behaviour. Hands-free devices, while maybe not as reliable, are available for those who can’t resist. Still, some drivers see no shame in texting or talking on their hand-held phones on the road. A new campaign, Twit Spotting, aims to stop people from texting while driving by posting pictures online of people doing so. We shouldn’t have to embarrass folks into changing their behaviour, but maybe that’s what it will take. Statistics and awareness programs, such as Drop it and Drive, while well-meaning, haven’t worked, yet. Then again, people didn’t just start wearing seat belts overnight. Ultimately, though, it’s up to the drivers themselves, to put their phones down while driving. It’s not that difficult to do. But maybe some people prefer to learn the hard way. – Maple Ridge News
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Letting a child dare to be different For my daughter Molly’s first ballet class I was a little illprepared – a fact I didn’t really realize until I took a seat next to the other moms and dads. While all of the other little girls sported beautiful perky tutus, brand new tights and adorable silk slippers, my little munchkin stuck out like a sore thumb. Chunky pink boots, loosefitting purple leggings, tutu from too-too long ago and a rock T-shirt weren’t exactly prima ballerina attire. In my defence, both my Molly and her sister were sick leading up until the start of her class – wild horses couldn’t drag my butt to the store with two cranky kids. Luckily, Molls couldn’t care less about not being in the proper garb, nor did her new gal pals. She rocked her outfit loud and proud as she pirouetted, pointed her wee toes and pranced around the room. I had never felt more proud to watch my tiny dancer be so uninhibited, so free. At that moment I wished for her to always be so content with
Kristyl Clark being different. Had I learned to do so at her age, I’m sure it would have saved a lot of heartache over the years. I’ll be the first to admit that I’m definitely a different duck – a fact my mother discovered when I was just a wee babe. It was while feeding me a bottle that my mom noticed something wasn’t quite right with her darling daughter. I was only two months old, but I seemed to have mastered the art of winking. Could it be? The pediatrician shattered any notions my mom might have had about having a baby genius by breaking the news: I had Marcus Gunn Jaw Winking Synkinsesis (MGJWS), also known as Jaw Wink – a very rare condition caused by the congenital mis-
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Don’t forget marine history Re: Controversial art green lighted (NewsLeader, May 9) I worked on the Fraser River waterfront for five years in the early 1950s and Westminster Pier Park overall is well done. But the theme is—or should be—New West’s marine history, which was their cornerstone to commerce. Tugs, ships, fish boats, etc. Campbell River understands this and has an old fishing seiner BCP45 (pictured on Canada’s $5 bill) enshrined as a symbol of their commercial roots. Generation X doesn’t have a clue as to their history here. Geoff Clayton •••••
Rusty transport containers? Sorry, this taxpayer won’t be rushing down to view. Barb Gannon-McDonald —online comments newwestnewsleader.com
DILUTED BITUMEN TOO DANGEROUS AT SEA Re: Transport system can handle diluted bitumen (Letters, NewsLeader, May 16) Greg Stringham of the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers, makes assertions about the behavior of diluted bitumen (dilbit) in salt water that are at best half-truths. He states that dilbit floats on salt water and that it is no more dangerous at sea than other types of oil. That is wrong. It is more dangerous at sea, and infinitely more so than refined fuels like diesel and gasoline. What Stringham doesn’t mention is that the same report from Environment Canada that he quotes from goes on to say that dilbit sinks in seawater when there is sediment
present. Another study by a top U.S. environmental chemist, Jeff Short, says the same thing. It was filed by the Gitxaala Nation to the National Energy Board in March 2013, so Stringham is well aware of it. That study says animal and plant matter like plankton, as well as sediment, cause the dilbit to sink. Our entire coast has sediment and plankton in abundance. All our rivers are glacial and full of silt. Plankton is omnipresent, which is why the whales are here, and shallow seas like Hecate Strait throw up huge amounts of sediment from the bottom in storms. Dilbit will sink in our waters if there is a spill and it will harden up like caulking material on beaches and the intertidal zone. The intertidal zone includes large mud flats in the midcoast because the tidal range is more than 20 feet there. How would we ever get them clean again? Stringham also says our Canadian oil industry is interested in the Kitimat refinery idea. That is news to me. I have talked to all the companies and there is no interest whatsoever. That is why I am spearheading the project. It will keep dilbit out of tankers and provide an enormous valueadd for B.C. Canada’s oil industry needs a West Coast pipeline. Coastal First Nations, the Yinka Dene First Nations, Prince Rupert, Kitimat, Terrace, Smithers, the provincial and federal NDP, the federal Liberals, the provincial and federal Green Party, many blue collar unions and the majority
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GVHBA honours the best at Ovation Awards ‘We are proud to be working with world-class builders, designers and renovators,” says CEO Bob de Wit. By Kerry Vital The Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Association celebrated the top companies in the Metro Vancouver residential construction industry at the Ovation Awards, held on April 26 in downtown Vancouver. “Homeowners in Metro Vancouver demand the very best when it comes to the design and construction of their homes,”
says GVHBA Chief Executive Officer Bob de Wit. “Vancouver is a leading-edge city and the design and construction of our homes reflects this. We are proud to be working with worldclass builders, designers and renovators.” Several companies won multiple awards. Among them was Best Builders, who went home with six awards, including Custom Home Builder of the Year. Their other awards were for Best Kitchen and Greatroom Renovation for Reviving the 70s in association with Sarah Gallop Design Inc., Best Accessible Renovation for The Homecoming, Best Renovation $300,000 to $499,999 (for Reviving the 70s), Best Custom Home: Over $1.5 Million for Orchard Way and Best Outdoor Living Space: New or Renovated, also for Orchard Way. Sarah Gallop Design Inc. was honoured with the Best Interior Design Custom Residence: New or Renovated for the
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Talisman Homes was a multiple-award winner as well, leaving with awards for Best Single-Family Detached Home: 2,000 Square Feet and Over for Resort Living I and Resort Living II, as part of a three-way tie with Wesgroup’s Bluetree Homes at Citadel Heights, Best Single-Family Detached Home: Less than 2,000 Square Feet (for Resort Living), and Excellence in Innovation and Sustainability in New Residential Construction for Resort Living II. Single-Family Builder of the Year was awarded to Portrait Homes, while Multi-Family Builder of the Year was given to Kooney Homes. For the second year, the GVHBA gave people the chance to choose a winner for the People’s Choice Award. This year, reVISION Custom Home Renovations was honoured for their Downtown Flow project. “More than ever people are expecting to buy the best and they want to do it locally,” says de Wit. “That’s why GVHBA launched the Ovation Awards: so that homeowners can know who the best of the best builders and renovators are in Metro Vancouver.” For a full list of Ovation Award winners, visit www.ovationawards.ca. Best Builders and Sarah Gallop Design Inc., left, took home multiple awards for their Reviving the 70s project, while maison d’etre design/ build, top right, was honoured for several projects. Shakespeare Homes, right, was the recipient of four awards, in collaboration with Susanne Doise of Sensitive Design. Myshsael Schlyecher Photography photos
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Making life easier with home automation By Kerry Vital Imagine being able to turn on your lights before you get home, or checking on your home security system while on vacation. Home automation not only makes everyday tasks easier, it can also make for a simpler life. “It’s important to determine what you want, based on your end goal,” says Lee Rente, president of Encore Security and Automation. “Do you want it to automate audio? Visual? A security system? Your lights? It’s possible to do all of those things and more.” Control4 is one of the most popular home automation systems and is able to be installed in both existing and new construction homes. “It’s a scalable system,” says Rente. “You can start small and expand as you go. Every piece you add can be utilized as you expand the system. Everything works as one to create a larger, stronger system.” Light switches and dimmers are particularly popular items, and can make a big difference. Rente notes that having the lights turn on when you enter your home at night is one of the most-requested options, and can be accomplished with any automated switch or dimmer. “Any light switch can be swapped out for an automated one,” he says. “There are also a variety of wireless controls and sensors, so your home doesn’t have to be pre-wired.” Having a good installer when dealing with putting home automation into a renovation project is paramount. “Your system will be as good as your installer’s vision,” says Rente. “That vision is important because the installer needs to have the ability to see what the project can be when dealing with a
retrofit.” Because home automation can be controlled via wireless devices such as your iPad or smartphone, it is also important to have a good network. “You will run into a lot more issues with a cheap entry-level router than if you have a quality router,” says Rente. “You really have to rely on the strength of your wireless network with home automation.” The integral part of a home automation system is the home controller, which Rente calls “the brain.” “It will tell everything else what to do, how to do it and when to do it,” he says.
“Everything else depends on it. You’ll also need an interface, whether it’s an app or a touchscreen.” A remote control is also a handy addition, allowing you to use a single remote for all of your devices instead of having to keep track of multiple pieces. Installing home automation into an existing home can be more work and will take longer than it would to install it during construction, but Rente says not to let that deter you. “If you plan out the project and can use your existing wires and other technology, it doesn’t have to be hard,” he says.
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Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Association celebrating spring and summer By Kerry Vital The Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Association is celebrating spring and summer with a variety of events for Metro Vancouver residents. The first will take place on May 24. The GVHBA’s annual Spring Home Renovation Show, in partnership with FortisBC, will be held at VanDusen Gardens this year. “Here at the GVHBA, we know the importance of working with certified professionals,” says CEO Bob de Wit. “There are a lot of fly-by-night contractors who may appear to be offering a deal upfront, but working in a cash-only environment can leave homeowners exposed when things go wrong. Working with RenoMark-certified renovators ensures your investment is protected.” The Ask a Pro consultation is back at the event, and will offer homeowners the chance to sign up and meet with a RenoMark renovator to discuss their project. Visitors to the show can also take part in free 20-minute seminars that will take place throughout the day, including Kitchen Design Trends, Designing for Small Spaces, Heritage Renovations and many more. “Advanced planning and working with experienced professionals will be your best protection,” says de Wit. “Considering you are renovating one of your greatest investments, your home, it makes sense to only work with the pros.” Entry to the show is free, but pre-registration at www.gvhba.org or via phone at 778-565-4288
is required. You’re also asked to bring a non-perishable item for the Greater Vancouver Food Bank Society. The GVHBA will hold its 21st annual Parade of Renovated Homes on June 8 between 10 a.m and 4 p.m. The public is invited to tour professionally renovated homes in Metro Vancouver, including whole-house transformations, interior upgrades and kitchen makeovers. The event is produced by the GVHBA Renovation Council and sponsored by FortisBC. “Professional RenoMark renovators, many of them award-winners, will be on-site to offer expert advice and discuss their craftsmanship,” says de Wit. “Project values range widely, offering homeowners an abundance of ideas they can incorporate into their own renovations.” Project descriptions and before-and-after photos are available on the GVHBA website. The projects are located all over the Lower Mainland. Admission is by passport, which can be purchased at each home for $10 each, with children 17 and under admitted for free. Purchasing a passport will give you access to all of the homes on the tour. Part of the proceeds will help fund the purchases of tools, building materials and safety gear for a carpentry training program at Guildford Park and Frank Hurt secondary schools in Surrey. For more information about these and other upcoming GVHBA events, visit www.gvhba.org.
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Firing up the barbecue for the summer By Kerry Vital Outdoor grilling is a time-honoured tradition. Firing up that barbecue can herald the start of summer and a return to spending a lot of time outside with friends and family. Perhaps you’re in the market for something new this year; happily, you’ll find a lot of choices. “Many people are now looking at products that make their lives easier, so less work is better,” says Darren Widas, sales representative at Trail Appliances Vancouver. “Many grills on the market still have cast-iron grates, and although great from a cooking perspective, they can rust over the winter. Stainless-steel grates are much easier to maintain and require very little, if any, maintenance.” The barbecue itself will also be available in a wide variety of sizes. “It is best to choose something that fits your cooking needs as well as the space you are planning on putting it in,” Widas says. Natural gas has become a popular fuel source Stainless-steel grills, above, are easier to maintain than cast-iron grills. A new innovation on the market is an infrared searing for outdoor grills. burner, right, which will make cooking various items easier and “The quick-disconnect natural gas connecmore convenient. tions allow the easy disconnection of your Photos submitted by Trail Appliances barbecue so it can be moved and/or stored elsewhere as well as provide an endless supply of fuel; no more having to fill heavy propane das. “Several grills on the marketplace offer bottles and pack them around,” says Widas. interior halogen lighting. “ No matter the fuel source, there are still a few things you Another new trend in outdoor grills is a need to keep in mind. searing burner. “There are many options in outdoor grills these days, but “A high-end manufacturer named Lynx sometimes the physical details can cause issues,” says Widas. has recently introduced a variable power For example, “if you have a natural gas connection it is best to infrared searing burner,” Widas says. “Many make sure that you have enough pressure and an appropriately brands offer searing burners … Most infrasized line to supply the grill of your choice; too small a supply red burners are either on and are very hot or will not allow your grill to perform as it was designed to.” they are off. Lynx’s new design allows you to There are several new innovations on the market this year. turn the burner on high to sear that baseball “Interior lighting allows the use of your grill in the evening steak or to be set very low to cook a delicate hours without struggling to tell if something is done,” says Wi- piece of fish nicely. Best of both worlds!”
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Options abound when choosing new wall tiles for your space By Kerry Vital Like most home renovations, choosing new wall tile for your kitchen or bathroom can be both a fun experience and a stressful one. Options abound, and it can be tough to know where to start; no one wants their space to look dated too quickly. However, there are some things that never go out of style and will continue to look good for many years. “We’re seeing a lot more larger-format tiles for walls right now,” says Lawrence Pham of Fontile Kitchen & Bath. “Twelve by 36 is common.” Pham attributes this to trends in other products that are hitting the market. “Modern TV screens are becoming elongated,” he says. “It’s similar to that concept.” However, installing larger tiles doesn’t have Classic white tiles are still on-trend, especially in the bathroom. Something to keep in mind when to be more costly. choosing new wall tile is to get a good installer, as a mistake could be very costly. “People see large format tiles and think the Photos submitted by Fontile Kitchen & Bath costs will increase, but that’s not always the case,” says Pham. “It depends on the materials. Ceramic tiles are the most cost-effective.” If ceramic tiles aren’t your style, there are a variety of beautiful stone options on the market right now. “Marble, limestone and travertine are still trends,” Pham says. He also notes the increased popularity of tapestry-style tiles in art deco patterns. “Styles are a throwback, but modernized now,” he says. “For example, the tiles you would see in an old-school pizza place” are popular right now. “Styles come and go,” says Pham. “We’ve seen warm matte whites for a clean look recently.” The most important tip that Pham gives homeowners is to get the help of a professional. “First and foremost, get a good installer,” says Pham. “It can be a nightmare if you have a bad one. Definitely check credentials before you hire someone.” He also suggests doing plenty of research as to what you’re looking for, and to remember that you get what you pay for.
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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 242
CONCRETE & PLACING
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 288
ELECTRICAL
06951 Lic Electrician Low cost. Res/Com. Small job expert. Renos Panel changes 604-374-0062
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LANDSCAPING
GREENWORKS Redevelopment Inc. Hedges, Pavers, Ponds & Walls. Returfing, Demos, Drainage, Concrete cutting, Jack hammering, old swimming pools filled in & decks. 778-710-2185
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MOVING & STORAGE
Brad 778-552-3900 MUSHROOM MANURE
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6 Yards $130 incl delivery in most areas. Also LAWN & GARDEN MIX. Call 604-441-4749.
283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS
LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE
MIDAS
332
PAVING/SEAL COATING
372
SUNDECKS
ASPHALT PAVING • Brick Driveways • Retaining Walls • Foundation Repairs • Sealcoating 604-618-2304
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PRESSURE WASHING
POWER WASHING since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Call Simon for prompt service. 604-230-0627
RENTALS
APARTMENT/CONDO
Burnaby NELSON PLACE TOWNHOMES 2701 – 2755 Bainbridge Ave. Reno’d 2 & 3 Bdrm Townhomes 2 Level, Private Enclosed Yard, Laminate Flrg, Huge Storage Rm Nr Sperling Skytrain & elem schls Pets Ok! From $1300/mo.
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TOWNHOUSES
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
TRANSPORTATION
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MISC. FOR SALE
AUTO FINANCING
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PETS 477
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CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866
.A East West Roofing & Siding Co. Repairs, new roofs, torching, gutter services. 10% off. 604-783-6437
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ITALIAN MASTIFF (Cane Corso)
604-251-3382
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MORTGAGES
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RENTALS 700
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20 YARD BINS AVAILABLE We Load or You Load !
3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour
RENT TO OWN
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Purebred blue males & females. Ready to go. 1st shots & tails/dew claws done. ULTIMATE FAMILY GUARDIAN Pet homes. $800. 604-308-5665
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APARTMENT/CONDO
604.220.JUNK(5865)
(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Services.
Serving Metro Vancouver Since 1988
FRASER PROSPECT Old English Bulldog pups 8wks, all shots,dewormed, vet checked. R.T.G. $2500/obo. 778-903-2993
1 Bdrm. from $830 2 Bdrm. from $1090
New Carpet, Flooring & D/W
Clean & Quiet Location. Large & Spacious Suites.
To arrange a viewing, call Carol at 604.319.8812
329 PAINTING & DECORATING MM. SPARKLING SERVICE
JUNK REMOVAL By RECYCLE-IT! 604.587.5865 www.recycleitcanada.ca
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2 bdrm bright apt.
ROOM SPECIAL
Large 2 br located in a Central Coq Co-op. $950/mo. No subsidy. Close to transit, schools, and shopping.
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Large 2 bdrm apt. Bright 2 br located in a Central Coq Co-op. $810/mo. No subsidy. Seniors only building. Close to transit, schools, and shopping.
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Sandy 604 945 5864 sandy@terramanagement.ca NEW WEST: Small 1 bdrm apt, ht/wtr heat & lighting, laundry & cable incl, $675/mo. (604)780-0048
PARKVIEW TOWERS
PRIME LAKEVIEW LOTS
353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS
Carpentry Services Remove & replace concrete sidewalks, driveways, retaining walls.
Call (604) 931-2670
HOMES WANTED
Aluminum patio cover, sunroom, railing and vinyl. 604-521-2688 www.PatioCoverVancouver.com
Call Ian 604-724-6373
CONSTRUCTION INC
1 Bedrooms available near Lougheed Mall and transit. Rent includes heat & hot water. Sorry No Pets. Refs required.
STEEL BUILDINGS...HOT SAVINGS - SPRING SALE! 20X24 $4,348. 25X24 $4,539. 30X30 $6,197. 32X36 $7,746. 40X46 $12,116. 47X72 $17,779. One End wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca
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SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE
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Welcome Home !
REAL ESTATE
POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING
LICENSED & INSURED ✶ Local & Long Distance ✶ ✶ Seniors Discount ✶
FAST AND Reliable Plumbing Repairs, 24/7. Call Parker Dean for your next plumbing job. Present this ad and get $50 off. Vancouver area. Call 1-800-573-2928
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PLUMBING
10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Lic.gas fitter. Aman: 778-895-2005
Starting $40/hr. 604-783-6910
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
KILL ROACHES! Buy Harris Roach Tablets. Eliminate Bugs - Guaranteed. No Mess, Odorless, Long Lasting. Available online only @ Ace Hardware & The Home Depot
EXPERIENCED MOVERS W/ AFFORDABLE RATES
Central Creek Construction Refinish & Sand Hardwood Floors & New floors. Covered Decks, Painting & Crown Mouldings. 604-773-7811. WCB & BBB. centralcreek@gmail.com
PRESA CANARIO P/B pups UKC, brindle $900 ea. 2 mo old. Both parents approx 150 lbs. 604-302-2357
KILL BED BUGS & THEIR EGGS! Buy Harris Bed Bug Killer Complete Treatment Program or Kit. Available: Hardware Stores, Buy Online: homedepot.com
BEST RATE MOVING
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
PETS
PITTBULL Puppies - Purebred. Born March 7th. Great bloodlines. $750-$1500. Call 604-765-0453.
RENTALS
COQUITLAM
604-537-4140
Gutter & Roof Cleaning since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Call Simon for prompt service. 604-230-0627
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$45/Hr
From 1, 3, 5, 7 & 10 Ton Trucks Licensed ~ Reliable ~ 1 to 3 Men Free Estimate/Senior Discount Residential~Commercial~Pianos
PETS
(778)997-5757
1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Across the street - across the world Real Professionals, Reas. Rates. Best in every way! 604-721-4555. ABE MOVING - $35/Hr. Per Person *Reliable Careful Movers. *Rubbish Removal. *24 Hours. 604-999-6020
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RUBBISH REMOVAL Almost for free!
A1 PAINTING Interior & Exterior painting & Pressure Washing. All kinds of reno’s. Exc prices. Inderjit 604-721-0372 / Sam 604-724-5493
GARDENING
•Lawn Cuts/Trim •Aerating •Leaf Cleanup •Power Rake •Hedge & Shrub Trimming •Pruning Trees •23 yrs. exp. •Insured •Free Estimates
CHEAP
.CAN-PRO Paint and Drywall. Over 25 yrs of quality service. 3 ROOMS, $250. Insured. 604-771-7052
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15% SENIORS DISCOUNT A+ Rating with BB Bureau
RUBBISH REMOVAL
EXTRA
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
YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899
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Call Robert 604-941-1618 OR 604-844-4222
Call: Rick (604) 202-5184
DRAIN Tiles, Sewer, Water Video Inspection, Jack Hammering, Hand Excavating Call Tobias 604.782.4322
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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
MILANO PAINTING Int./Ext. Prof. Painters. Free Est. Bonded & Insured. 604-551-6510
If I can’t do it It can’t be done
Placing & Finishing * Forming * Site Prep, old concrete removal * Excavation & Reinforcing * Re-Re Specialists 34 Years Exp. Free Estimates. coastalconcrete.ca
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HOME REPAIRS
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
Grange St & McMurray Ave Deluxe 1, 2, 3 bdrm rentals Fitness centre, pool, close to Metrotown Skytrain AVAILABLE NOW! Call or e-mail: 604.433.5321 / parkviewtowers@ bentallkennedy.com www.rentparkview.com Proudly Managed by Bentall Kennedy Residential Services PORT MOODY very clean 2 bdrm 2 bath, 1 pkng. SS applis. f/p, patio, June 1. $1275/mo. 778-834-4774.
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Auto Financing Dream Team - www.iDreamAuto.com or call 1.800.961.7022
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SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
The Scrapper
SUITES, LOWER
NEW WEST: West End Newly renovated g/l 2 bdrm suite. $850 + 40% hydro. n/s, n/p. 604-970-2496
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SUITES, UPPER
COQUITLAM *Large 2 bdrm upper suite, all hardwood, carport, $975. *Large bright 1Bd +den down with laundry & pkng, $675/mo. N/S. No dogs. June1st. Call (604)937-3534.
#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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RUMBLE GLUTEN FREE NOURISHING DRINKS Assorted Varieties 355 mL Product of USA
PATAK’S ORIGINAL COOKING SAUCES Select Varieties 400 mL Product of UK
250
GIMME ORGANIC ROASTED SEAWEED SNACKS Assorted Varieties 10g Product of Korea
450
DAN-D PAK COCONUT CREAM
400 mL Product of Vietnam
100
175
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Vancouver Hastings Vancouver Commercial Dr New West River Market 2342 East Hastings St. 2279 Commercial Drive #130 - 810 Quayside Drive 604-254-3014 604-255-1440 604-525-3331
Packed with Healthy Varieties
Serving our local community since 1986
PRODUCE AISLE
59¢ /lb
RED DELICIOUS APPLES Product of USA
169 /lb
FLAME SEEDLESS RED GRAPES
Product of Mexico
VEGA GLUTEN FREE BARS Assorted Varieties Assorted Sizes Product of Canada
SPORT ENDURANCE BAR VIBRANCY BAR
ALL-IN-ONE NUTRITIONAL BAR SPORT PROTEIN BAR
125
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THOMAS’ UTOPIA ORGANIC CANNED TOMATOES Assorted Varieties 796 mL Product of USA
2
RUTH’S GLUTEN FREE CHIA GOODNESS CEREALS Assorted Varieties 340g Product of USA
50 ea
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MAISON ORPHEE ORGANIC COCONUT OIL
454g Product of Philippines Virgin
50 ea
795 ea
Deodorized
625 ea
GUAYAKI FAIR TRADE ORGANIC READY-TO-DRINK MATE BEVERAGES Assorted Varieties 473 mL Product of USA
175 ea