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APRIL 25 2014 www.newwestnewsleader.com Big Band music is coming to the Columbia Theatre on Sunday See Page A3

A hand across political lines Trustees make changes to suspension, fees, election policies Grant Granger

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Mylo McMordie enjoys a walk on the New West boardwalk. His parents believe a program called Son-Rise may be the right fit for his needs, and are now raising money to help pay for the workshops they must attend to learn the therapy.

Swap meet to get Mylo what he needs Parents seek financial help to learn American autism treatment method Grant Granger

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Mylo McMordie started crying when he was five weeks old and pretty much didn’t stop for more than six months. Doctors reassured his parents, Rogan McMordie and Kate Walker, it was just colic. They just had to wait it out. But the crying didn’t stop, and no answer to their questions seemed satisfactory.

Then during a visit to a New Westminster apartment. pediatrician when Mylo was 11 Walker and McMordie had to months old the doctor asked a wait to find out if the pediatrician bunch of questions. was correct. Children cannot be “Does he point?” tested for autism “Does he respond until they are 18 to his name?” months old. And “Does he babble?” Kate Walker, Mylo’s mom there’s an 18 to It was a mixture of shock and 24-month waiting No, no, and no. fear, mixed with a little bit Soon, the doctor list once they’re of relief. That validated it informed them eligible. Walker’s wasn’t in our head. their son was likely research indicated autistic. the earlier a child is “We came away from that diagnosed and begins interventions, appointment shell-shocked,” says the better. Walker in her family’s Downtown So with financial help from their

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Many political watchers believed pigs would fly before a Voice New Westminster trustee would chair a school board committee. YVR better check its radar for porcine sightings. Along with its regular board meetings trustees have met as a committee of the whole for preliminary discussions on issues. But on Tuesday, the board decided to split that committee into two, although all trustees will continue to sit on both. David Phelan will chair the education committee while Casey Cook will head the operations and finance committee. Phelan is one of four labour-backed trustees that hold the majority on the board. But Cook has run the last two elections under the Voice banner. Relations between the two sides have been far from harmonious for several years. That’s why it was a bit of a surprise when chair Jonina Campbell asked Cook to lead the committee. see BY WORKING, A5

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CITYPAGE LEADS WORKSHOPS All workshops take place at Century House and are free. For more information or to sign up, call 604-519-1066. ———————————————————————————————————————————————————— Creating Harmonious Relationships Thursday, May 8, 2014 10:00 am - 11:30 am As friends, relatives, lovers, and co-workers, we are challenged daily with ‘staying in tune’ (creating harmony) in our relationships. Learn how to apply a simple yet powerful 4 step model that will show you how to connect with others in a way that will move you through conflict to understanding and harmony, help resolve ongoing issues, develop and maintain friendships, and build intimate relationships. ———————————————————————————————————————————————————— Tapping into Your Inner Power Thursday, May 15, 2014 10:00 am - 11:30 am As we age, some seniors feel they have lost control over various aspects of their lives. Our inner strengths have been tested over the years. Through empowering techniques and affirmations, this workshop will provide you with a framework of how to regain your personal power. ———————————————————————————————————————————————————— Creative Aging Thursday, May 29, 2014 10:00 am - 11:30 am Seven fun and easy steps to creative aging: a thought-provoking, but lighthearted look at how we can make the best of our lives at 50+! ———————————————————————————————————————————————————— Taking Charge of Your Financial Future Thursday, May 22, 2014 10:00 am - 11:30 am Make decisions more wisely on every day banking services. Learn tips on how to lower your interest charges on credit cards and home equity loans. Stop paying taxes - the smart way to use the equity in your home. Topics also to be covered in this presentation will be an overview of Canada’s Public Pension system, including RRSPs and RIFs. There will also be a review of the tax savings available for seniors and pensioners. ———————————————————————————————————————————————————— Laugh for No Reason Thursday, June 5, 2014 10:00 am - 11:30 am Do you want to add more laughter or humor in your life? Laughter is a free exercise we can do daily. Scientific research proves that laughter benefits our mind, body and spirit. You are invited to join our laughter workshop to understand the relationship between brain and laughter, to enjoy a fun experience with activities, to rediscover/reconnect to your inner joy and to create your own laughter practice.

ART IN THE LIBRARY Enjoy a variety of art during April at the New Westminster Public Library. On the second floor art panels, members of the Century House Painters are showing a sample of their work. Using a variety of styles and media including acrylic, watercolour and oil, the group of painters presents landscapes, florals and portraits. On the Ramp, New Westminster poet laureate Candice James is displaying the diversity of her talents with a show of her art. Her paintings in acrylic provide an impressionistic interpretation of the landscape in varying shades of blue, mauve, pink and grey. The art can be viewed at any time during the Library’s open hours. New Westminster Public Library is located at 716 6th Avenue; 604-527-4660; www.nwpl.ca

New Westminster Parks, Culture and Recreation is offering a FREE informative session related to brain health. Heads up: An introduction to brain health Tuesday, April 29, 2014 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Century House, 620 Eighth St. Healthy aging is important for everyone and it is essential not to forget the health of your brain! You will be encouraged to actively protect and maintain your brain through strategies and goal setting to improve the health of your mind, body and spirit. Space is limited and registration is required. Please call Lori or Kim to register at 604-298-0780.

HARVEST BOX PROGRAM The Harvest Box program is about promoting convenient access to affordable fruits and vegetables, responsibly sourced (as much as possible), from local farmers to promote healthy eating and nutrition education.

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In addition, the program is socially responsible and designed to offer families in need with quality produce. Your purchase of a BOGO Box puts fresh and healthy produce on your table as well as gifting a box to a family in need. The program offers the three box choices below, and there are no limits to the number of boxes that you can purchase. Harvest Value Box - $8.00 Harvest BOGO Box - $15.00 • Designed to make vegetables and • Buy One Give One! fruit more affordable • Your BOGO purchase gets you a • Contains a variety of fresh vegetables Harvest Value Box and donates a and fruit Harvest Value Box to individuals or • Produce is sourced locally, as much families in need! as possible, but includes imported produce when not locally available Harvest Local Box - $15.00 • Contains local BC vegetables and fruit • Supports local growers and sustainable agricultural methods Our partners include: School District #40, Help on Wheels and the New Westminster Community Food Action who assist by identifying families that would benefit from the donated BOGO box. More information on this can be obtained by contacting info@harvestbox.org or nwcommunityfoodactioncommittee@gmail.com

VANCOUVER FOUNDATION’S NEIGHBOURHOOD SMALL GRANT PROGRAM The Vancouver Foundation’s Neighbourhood Small Grant Program is now active in New Westminster. The intention of this program is to connect and engage community members at the neighbourhood level by providing individual community members with small amounts of money to develop their ideas. Examples can include a block party, a book exchange, a community garden, a local food potluck, a seniors appreciation event, etc. For more information, please visit www.neighbourhoodsmallgrants.ca or contact Family Services of Greater Vancouver at 604-525-9144. The deadline to apply for the first application intake has been extended to April 30, 2014.

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Big band sound hits Downtown on Sunday Organization started by New West musician to bring swing music back to Columbia Theatre Grant Granger

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The Columbia Theatre and Downtown New Westminster were happening places to be in the 1940s and ’50s. So it’s an appropriate place for the big band sounds of that era to once again get the joint jumping. Big bands Impressions and Urbana will perform at the Columbia Sunday evening. Both are operated by the Arokis Centre of Music Society. It’s a non-profit organization started by the late Ray Sikora, a trombone player from New West who got to play with jazz legend Stan Kenton and others. (Arokis is Sikora spelled

backwards.) They’re made up of amateur and semi-pro musicians like New Westminster residents Rob Fee and Tim Kelly. Both play saxophone for Impressions. Fee, 43, is an art teacher in Steveston who refuses to put his alto sax away for good. Kelly, 58, is facilities manager at Royal Columbian Hospital who plays the tenor sax on the side. “We practice every Saturday, and Saturday rehearsals are a great way to start a weekend,” says Fee. Impressions is directed by composer and arranger Jill Townsend, who has a professional big band of her own. Urbana is led by professional musician Robin Shier. Each band has 17 to 18 amateur and semi-professional musicians. The society’s mandate

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Saxophonists and New Westminster residents Rob Fee and Tim Kelly of the Impressions big band will be part of a concert at the Columbia Theatre Sunday. It will benefit a non-profit organization set up by the late Ray Sikora of New Westminster who played trombone for jazz great Stan Kenton’s orchestra.

is to get the extended music community involved and keep the

big band sound alive. Fee says Impressions and

Urbana are adult extensions of the high school stage band. The rich sound of a big band is a strong attraction for him. “To have that sound of five saxes blending together [is amazing],” says Fee. Besides changing demographics, Fee and Kelly figure one of the reasons why the popularity of big bands is fading is financial. They’ve got triple or quadruple the musicians a rock band has. “It’s all those mouths to feed,” says Kelly. The concert is a fundraiser for Arokis. For more information go to arokismusic.org. Tickets are $15, $10 for students and seniors. They are available through northerntickets. com or at the door. twitter.com/lonegrangerbnw

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“Lots of other things become less important than before,” says McMordie To cope, McMordie works from home as a systems administrator while Walker has quit her job as a realtor to take care of Mylo. The province funds the most widely accepted therapy called applied behaviour analysis (ABA), previously known as behaviour modification. Mylo’s parents believe he has benefited from ABA, but not enough. Now at age 3 1/2, he still can’t talk and remains locked in his own little world. “It wasn’t working for us. He wasn’t enjoying himself, we weren’t enjoying it,” says Walker. “He wasn’t making the progress

we felt he should.” So Walker went back to doing research. She came across SonRise, a home-based program developed by a couple in Massachusetts in the 1970s. It is a program that has heavy parent and child involvement. The program believes eye contact and accepting the child without judgment allows them to teach themselves to interact with others. But because it’s so home based there’s a lack of scientific studies to back it up. It’s hard to say one treatment is the answer, say Walker and McMordie, but they feel Son-Rise is the right choice for Mylo. “Its principles are more in line with how we live as parents,” says Walker. “This is the path that best

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suits us, and best suits Mylo, and at this stage we’re going to do everything we can to make this happen.” Parents are trained during three workshops at The Option

Institute in Sheffield, Mass. The first costs about $4,000 for Walker to attend. They’ve already raised more than $6,000 on the youcaring.com website (to contribute enter “Help Mylo find his voice” in the search box). They now have a goal of $10,000 so McMordie can go to the second workshop. The institute prefers both parents attend all three workshops. That’s not practical financially or logistically, say Walker and McMordie. Mylo should go to the third workshop. But Walker can’t fathom being able to take him on a crosscontinental trip. Nor can she fathom raising the $20,000 to make it happen. Walker has received a lot of

support from a Facebook site she set up for British Columbia parents of autistic children. The same goes for the New West Moms group. One of those mothers, Natalie Lawy, helped to organize a swap meet to help them meet their fundraising goal. “I see Kate giving everything to Mylo. She’s made so many changes over the years—changing her whole lifestyle, she’s given up her work. It’s obviously a very overwhelming job. She needs help,” says Lawy. The swap meet will feature kids clothes, toys and equipment. It will be held on the second floor at River Market on Sunday, April 27, from 3 to 6 p.m. Mylo’s artwork is also available for sale at mylojay.imgur.com.

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Splitting the committees was a concept suggested by new superintendent/CEO John Gaiptman. Campbell was simply endorsing that direction, said Cook. “The chair has responded. I guess they thought it was a fit and we needed to do more broad based-decision making and input,” said Cook. “All I know is she asked me if I would be interested and I said, ‘of course.’ We need to have input from everybody.” Campbell said recognizing leadership in other trustees makes the board stronger. Phelan is a teacher in the Coquitlam school district and Cook is a former city councillor and mayoralty candidate. They will deal with senior administration in managing agenda items for those committees. “We have a variety of skills and interests on our board, and any one of our board members can bring those skills and talent to our board,” said Campbell. “The board has gone through a really great transition in terms of building a sense of cooperation and a recognition that by working together we’re a much stronger board. I think we’ve turned a page in that people are willing to acknowledge everyone there is asking

good questions. I’m trying to set a tone in that we can [debate] in a respectful and productive way.” The board also passed several policy bylaws Tuesday. They included changes to how the district

deals with suspensions. Disciplinary action for students in kindergarten to Grade 7 will now be dealt with by teams at individual schools and not by a district review committee. That committee

will no longer have district parent advisory council representatives on it. Gaiptman said their role should be to act as advocates for the families and not make judgments. “They were on the wrong

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rules won’t preclude all-candidates meetings, but will prohibit single candidates coming in. “There’s nothing wrong with campaigning, but let’s campaign away from the schools,” said Gaiptman.

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Seasonal celebration It’s almost May. Gardeners are getting antsy to dig their hands into the warming earth. Barbecues are being cleaned, patio umbrellas brought out of storage. Our thoughts turn to warmer days and nights ahead. It’s also when festival season begins in earnest. From the first Sunday in May through to Labour Day, there is some sort of event or celebration going on in Burnaby or New Westminster almost every weekend. The fun kicks off May 4 with the Rhododendron Festival at Deer Lake Park. The following week thousands of salmon fingerlings will be released into Stoney Creek at the annual Great Salmon Send Off. Then comes two weekends of Hyack Festival fun in New Westminster. This year’s lineup of festivals and fun offers something for almost everyone; family activities, gatherings for car buffs, music lovers, artists, runners, cyclists and even foodies. There will be at least four celebrations of our nationhood on Canada Day and international sporting events in rugby and track and field. The diversity of our communities will be feted at events like the European Festival, the Fiji Festival and the Scandinavian Midsummer Festival. Once again New West will host its own colourful Pride Festival, this year on Columbia Street. That’s in addition to the weekly celebrations of community and healthy living at farmer’s markets at Burnaby City Hall and New Westminster’s Tipperary Park. All of these events pump money into the local economy, keep people employed. But most importantly they bring people together and help define our communities. They’re an affirmation that we really do live in one of the best places on Earth.

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Refinery’s economic, environmental benefits This is the second of two columns addressing what I see as the greatest threat to the B.C. environment in our lifetime. The Alberta oil industry’s Northern Gateway plan is to export bitumen to Asia via tankers from the B.C. coast. Under no circumstances should we allow that to happen. A bitumen spill at sea could destroy our coastline, together with the fish and wildlife that depend on it, for hundreds of years. My first column discussed the light oil spill by the Exxon Valdez and the terrible toll it took on the Alaskan habitat and fishery. It also gave proof that a bitumen spill would be far worse. A bitumen spill would be almost completely unrecoverable because it would sink and stay on the bottom of our seabed. The solution that is best for Canada is to build a refinery in Kitimat. I am promoting and backing this solution. It will convert the bitumen to very light fuels that would float and evaporate if ever spilled. There are other enormous benefits:

David Black • There will be a major reduction in greenhouse gases. We will use new cutting-edge Canadian technology in our refinery. It will be so clean that in combination with oilsands extraction there will be less CO2 than in the huge conventional oilfields and refineries of Iraq and Nigeria. In other words, the Kitimat refinery will neutralize the extra greenhouse gases generated in Canada’s oilsands. This refinery will be built in Asia if not in Kitimat, and if so it will emit double the CO2 of our new design. This is the reason that Andrew Weaver of the B.C. Green Party is in favour of a Canadian refinery. • An Asian refinery will also generate 100 train cars a day of very dirty coke (much fouler

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Recycling facility good news Re: City upset about recycling facility (NewsLeader, April. 18) A $15-million business is establishing in New Westminster! This city should be excited, not upset about industry coming back to New West. After all, council has been crying about the loss of industrial tax base since the closing of sawmills. A 179,000-square-foot building is about to open and create 70 jobs. What’s with Coun. Bill Harper’s complaint about increased truck traffic? Are we to sacrifice improvements to our industrial base because this council fails to deal with traffic movement and instead lobbies for $3 million pedestrian bridges and other expensive traffic-calming

expenditures? His complaint about Walmart coming to Queensborough was no different. He objected to that move yet it has proven to be an economic driver for the area. As head of the Economic Development Advisory Committee, one would expect a more positive take on this proposal. Could it be possible that the company, Green by Nature, is non-union and like Walmart is the real cause for Harper’s concerns? Thank-you to Cori Lynn Germiquet of the New Westminster Chamber of Commerce for her concerns and positive input regarding MMBC. Sawmills boomed their logs and barged their product up and down the river as an economical means of transport.

I am sure this group will investigate that same possibility. The policy of “no more traffic capacity” in this city will choke the life out of businesses. We must encourage routes that serve businesses and keep the “walkable city” dream in areas like Uptown and Downtown. Kudos to Green by Nature. And welcome! John Ashdown New Westminster

LET’S HIT THE BEACH Re: Urban beach coming to Westminster Pier Park Sounds like a good idea. It’ll bring people down to Pier Park and it’ll be better than looking at black asphalt. Donovan Rowlands —online comment newwestnewsleader.com

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In addition we will build a fleet of new tankers, powered by LNG rather than Bunker C oil, to transport the refined products to Asia. This way we know the tankers will be state-of-the-art and as safe as possible. The fleet will be owned by a company based in B.C. so it cannot shirk its legal liability if there ever is a spill at sea. Let me be up front about my biases. I am for creating thousands of good permanent jobs in B.C. I am for creating billions of new tax dollars for government coffers. I am for reducing the planet’s greenhouse gas emissions. I am for building an oil pipeline that will never leak. I am for building a modern tanker fleet that carries only refined fuels that float and evaporate if spilled. I am against shipping bitumen in tankers. If you agree we should not put bitumen in tankers please contact your local MP and say so. The Canadian government makes a decision on Northern Gateway next month.

David Black is majority owner of Black Press, and lives in Victoria.

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Homeless numbers down New Westminster’s homeless numbers have dropped by 21 per cent in the last three years, according to a count done by Metro Vancouver last month. A preliminary report on the March 12 count released Wednesday showed there were 32 homeless living unsheltered, 70 in emergency facilities or

shelters and two of no fixed address in New West. The total of 104 was a decrease from 132 discovered in the 2011 count. In 2008, there were 124 homeless in the city and 97 in 2005. This year’s count also discovered 22 of the homeless were younger than 25 which is one more than 2011.

The count includes street people, those staying in shelters, transition houses for women fleeing violence and youth safe houses. It also included those with no fixed address who were in a hospital, jail or detox facility, or couch surfing that night. The report emphasized the count

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is considered to be a minimum. “We know the count underestimates the number of people who are actually homeless.” newsroom@ newwestnewsleader.com

or community youth workers, and a school administrator. While the goal is to make a final decision that night so the district can plan its staffing for the next school year, it is not mandatory. “There may be some things that will be tweaked that night but rest assured we will be required to pass a balanced budget,” said Trustee Casey Cook.

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Unobstructed SE river & mtn views from this bright & spacious, partly updated, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 1271 sf corner in the prestigious “Fifth Avenue”. Feats newer laminate floors, crown moldings & 2 parking stalls. Great amenities w/ outdoor pool, swirlpool, exercise room & social room.

Outstanding river & mtn view from this gorgeous South facing 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 1088 sf, 3rd floor suite in Victoria Hill close to Skytrain, transit, Queens Park, shopping & recreation. This beautiful 7 year old suite features open plan, spacious LR, DR, kitchen, 9’ celings, kitchen w/ granite counters, SS applcs, gas stove, LR w/electric f/p, huge wrap around covered deck, 2 bdrm split plan with master bdrms w/large closets & full ensuites, 2 parking stalls & lrg locker. Great bldg w/social room, library, billiards room, exercise room & guest suite. 1 pet ok

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Nicely renovated, 1 bdrm + den, 1.5 bath, 986 sf suite in The Woodward located in the heart of Uptown New Westminster close to shopping, transit, parks, & Uptown amenties with direct access to Royal City Centre Mall. This lovely bright& spacious suite features hdwd & tile floors, lovely area rugs, spacious LR/DR w/gas f/p, newer light fixtures, insuite lndry, master w/WI closet & full ensuite. Bldg is well maint’d & managed with great social room & exercise room. 1 small pet ok. No rentals.

Lovely ground floor 646 sf garden suite in the 12 year old award winning Craftsman styed “Westerley” close to schools, Queens Park, Canada Games Pool, shopping & transit. This immaculate suite features open plan with maple shaker style kitchen, high ceilings, new paint, new carpets in bdrm, gas f/p, insuite lndry, covered patio & yard area, good sized closets & screens on windows & sliding door.Well maint’d & managed building, rainscreened with Hardy Plank & cedar exterior, peaked roofs & good overhangs. Pets ok. No rental allowed.

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Beautiful 2285 sf, 2 bdrm + loft, true end unit T/H w/gorgeous river & Mtn views. Feats 2.5 baths, vaulted ceilings, 2 gas f/p’s, HW heating & dble garage. Main floor has a bright kitchen with newer SxS fridge w/ icemaker & newer DW & opens to family room with gas f/p, DR has beautiful chandelier & open to living room with gas f/p. Open loft & deck upstairs + 2 bdrms & 2 baths in cooler bsmt.

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Card skimmer found on pay parking kiosks Credit card skimmers have been found on public parking pay stations in Sapperton. New Westminster police said they include new City of New Westminster pay stations on East Columbia Street. Fraudulent card reader plates were placed over the legitimate ones making it difficult for users to notice, said Sgt. Diana McDaniel. COURTESY NEW WESTMINSTER POLICE

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Confessions of a Curber I surprised my family with a trip to Hawaii. They didn’t have a clue how I paid for it. But they thought I was the best dad in the world. While we were away, I bought a car on eBay. It had over 350,000 km on it. No one will want to buy this piece of junk, I thought. Unless. I could just lower the mileage on it a little bit. And it won’t hurt anybody, right? One problem – I had no idea how to change an odometer*. But as it turns out, it’s much easier than I’d expected. With an odometer tool, I changed the reading to 164,500 km. Still a lot, but less than half the real clicks. My ad: “Minivan – old but in great condition! Only 164,500kms - it sat in my garage for the last 5 years. Must sell. If you’re looking for an older, but reliable and safe vehicle, call my cell and we’ll negotiate.” Looking back, I realized I’d knocked almost 200,000 km off the vehicle. But I shined it up and put some newer used tires on it so they wouldn’t give away its true condition. Will this get me in trouble? I wondered. I wasn’t doing anything wrong, really – this just gives me a chance to make some more money on the vehicle. I got a phone call from a young single mom who could only afford an older vehicle. We decided to meet at her son’s school. As I was showing her the car, I noticed the carpet, the door handles and the pedals kind of gave away its true condition. Hopefully she’s too naïve to notice, I thought.

Forty minutes later, our exchange was complete. I probably made an extra $2,000 because of the odometer! If I’d only done this to all the other cars I sold! Suddenly, my mind began processing the implications. That minivan was pretty much at the end of its life. That young mom is expecting the vehicle to last her for a few more years. At best, I see it lasting one more. Parts will start failing, calling for expensive repairs. I’m certain she doesn’t have the money for that. All I’m hoping is that it doesn’t break down on the highway. Maybe there was a reason I never did it before. Maybe, just maybe, I had a conscience up until now.

*Odometer: The law allows an odometer to be replaced when broken, but the repair must be recorded and the true mileage needs to be disclosed. CarProof and ICBC vehicle history reports can reveal more about how far a vehicle has really traveled. Even AirCare, where available, can help. And Walt is wrong; altering an odometer is a crime.

“I’d knocked off 200,000 km. Hopefully, she’s too naïve to notice”

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New Westminster’s version of the Amazing Race is back. Tourism New West and NEXT New West will be holding its second annual Quest New West race around the city Saturday June 7, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will challenge teams of two to four adult pedestrians and cyclists to navigate their way around, up, down and through the city, completing a series of tasks along the way. Cars, taxis or transit aren’t allowed. There will also be a teen-friendly event. To help make the race a truly New West immersive experience, organizers are looking for 30 businesses to participate as hosts of the various challenges. To find out how to get involved, contact Tej Kainth at 604-551-4974 by May 7.

Art Squared returns to River Market Art Squared is a big show of little art. And New West Artists will be holding their third annual exhibit of one-foot square artworks at the River Market from May 2-4. This year’s exhibit is comprised of more than 150 pieces by local artists. It’s accompanied by a satellite show, Music Framed, that features visual interpretations of music. All of the artwork is for sale. An opening reception will be held May 2, 6 to 8 p.m.

Friday, April 25, 2014 NewsLeader A11

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New Golf family offers quality at the right price The new seventh generation VW the Golf and GTI and will come in at roughly the same price as the Golf arrives later this spring with last R, right around $40,000 but a 2015 model designation. fully loaded. I have already had a chance to drive three examples of the new Inside edition in Europe so I can offer The upside to having a slightly you a sneak peek at what this bigger platform is interior space very popular VW has going for it and the cabin of the latest Golf This new Golf before it arrives here. does feel bigger, especially sideThe all-new car might look like to-side. The centre console is family is set to the previous Golf but it is built on wider and the dash is fitted with take on some very a platform that is shared across all-new switches and dials. Once established players the VW group and represents again, the feel and look is almost in the compact a massive investment for the Audi quality. Having a chance to German manufacturer. drive the base car all the way up segment. This new platform, called MQB, to the Golf R showed just how Zack Spencer enables the engineers to build all good the base car is. The only kinds of new products, be they difference is the sportier seats bigger, smaller, wider or taller. What went into and splashier trim on the more expensive cars, the design of the Golf represents a big step but the overall design is the same from car to forward for Volkswagen as the latest model is car and all exemplify the simple, yet elegant 100kg lighter than the outgoing car but it is approach VW takes with all its interiors. bigger, stiffer and safer than before. Drive Looks Gone is the old 2.5-litre. 5-cylinder, replaced It could be argued that the new Golf looks too by an all-new 1.8-litre turbocharged 4-cylinder much like the older model but interacting with base engine. This engine too produces 170 but this new product quickly displays a level of is more efficient, responsive and features state refinement and finish that might be found in an of the art technology. In the compact set, this upmarket Audi product. (This MQB platform is kind of technology is unheard of at the roughly shared with the all-new Audi A3). $19,000 asking price. Taking it up a notch is Starting at $18,995, the base Golf is priced the legendary Golf GTI, now with 210hp from right in the heart of the compact market but a new 2.0-litre turbocharged 4-cylinder. I had this car sports a fully independent suspension, a shot driving this last year in Austria and I direct injection turbocharged engine and more can say without question, this combination is power than much of the competition, at 170hp. fantastic. The Golf R is the ultimate Golf with The Golf GTI is my personal favourite due to roughly 300hp and an all wheel drive system. the bad-boy looks, bigger wheels and improved The same system is used in the all-new Audi engine and suspension. It starts at $27,995. The S3 but this car comes fully loaded and will be hot-hatch Golf R will arrive about a year after roughly $4,000 less than the starting price of

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the S3. A smart shopper might want to wait for the R over the S. Verdict This new Golf family is set to take on some very established players in the compact segment. With a hatchback design, this car has always been a more practical design than sedans like the Honda Civic or Toyota Corolla. With superb road manners, advanced engines and German engineering, the starting price looks like a winner. A big reason for this is the Golf is assembled in Mexico and these cars come into Canada without duty, (Thanks NAFTA) so VW added more content and kept the price low. The good news for diesel lovers is that the TDI engine will be available right out of the gate and now represents about 50 percent of Golf sales. This engine too has been modified to make it as fuel efficient as possible. All told, the Golf is more polished car than much of the competition and offers a trim level and price for all types of buyers, from basic to flat-out performance. zack.spencer@drivewaybc.ca The Lowdown Power: 1.8L turbo with 170hp, 2.0L turbo with 210hp, 2.0L turbo with 300hp and 2.0L diesel. Fill-up: Not available yet. Sticker price: $18,995-$40,000

Question of the week: The BC government is considering raising the fine for distracted driving from $167. Should it match Ontario’s announced intent to increase its fine from $300 to $1,000 for people who talk or text on their hand held phones while driving? Please explain why you have made that decision.Go to DrivewayCanada.ca QUESTION to submit your answer and you could OF THE WEEK! win a $100 Safeway gift card.

Safety Tip: Now that it’s grad season, ICBC road safety speakers will be talking to B.C. high school students with a very important message: crashes are the number one preventable cause of death for youth in B.C. and teens need to recognize that they have the power to make smart choices.

Confessions of a Curber... Meet Walt. He lives with his wife and two teenagers in a quiet neighbourhood. Walt goes to work every morning, provides for his family and chats with his neighbours. Walt has a secret. He’s no Walter White from“Breaking Bad.” But, his love for quick cash and high profits drive him to a sideline that makes us all a Walt rolls little less safe and back an costs some their odometer... savings. Walt is a curber.

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A16 NewsLeader Friday, April 25, 2014

GVHBA to celebrate Ovation winners on April 26 By Kerry Vital

The Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Association will honour the winners of the Ovation Awards on April 26 at a gala ceremony in downtown Vancouver. The annual awards, now in their fifth year, honour the best of the best in the residential construction industry in Metro Vancouver. The awards include honours for new-home construction,

renovations and design. Among the projects named as finalists this year are beautiful custom homes, stunning townhome communities and incredible kitchen renovations, just to name a few. The Ovation Awards highlight some of the best projects GVHBA members have built, renovated, designed and marketed in the Lower Mainland. “More than ever people are expecting to buy the best and they want to do it locally,” says GVHBA CEO Bob de Wit. “That’s why GVHBA launched the Ovation Awards: so that

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homeowners can know who the best of the best builders and renovators are in Metro Vancouver.” Companies of all sizes have been named finalists, from largescale developers to single-person renovators. As local builders and developers, every finalist is committed to ensuring their clients receive the best service possible and are happy with the finished product. Plus, homeowners will have peace of mind in knowing that they are working with people who have been recognized as top-notch in their field. The local companies honoured at the Ovation Awards are committed to positively impacting how and where we live by building communities and renovating neighbourhoods. “By working with an Ovation Award winner or finalist, homeowners know they’re working with the industry leaders in building, renovation and design,” says de Wit. This year’s ceremony will be emceed by comedian Damon Schritter, and will take place at the Marriott Pinnacle Downtown Hotel. For a list of winners after the event, visit www. ovationawards.ca.

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The Amazing Brentwood will start previewing its first residential tower on April 26. The 28-acre site will be the largest and most impressive new residential community in North America, and will include transit, shopping and dining right on-site.

Making Brentwood amazing with Shape Living By Kerry Vital

Shape Living is transforming Burnaby’s Willingdon and Lougheed neighborhood into North America’s largest and most impressive new residential community. Formerly known as Brentwood Town Centre, Shape is redefining the area as “The Amazing Brentwood.” The project will include a commercial district with shopping, dining and entertainment, capped with some seriously impressive homes. Ten residential towers up to 70 storeys tall are planned and will be home to up to 4,200 residences. Two other towers will be set aside for offices. The existing Brentwood Town Centre mall is getting a complete facelift and will re-open before residents move in. “The sheer size of the 28-acre Brentwood development makes it noteworthy, but what we are really passionate about is how Brentwood takes the art of great place making and the convenience of mixed-use transitoriented development to a whole new level,”

says Darren Kwiatkowski, Executive Vice President of Development for Shape Living. “Brentwood will deliver a truly unique offering in the marketplace.” Transit is a major part of the new Amazing Brentwood community, with SkyTrain arriving directly in the heart of the development at the public plaza, a one-acre space that will be full of shops and restaurants, with over 350 shops and services available once the project is complete. Two of the residential towers will surround the plaza, making shopping, dining and recreation just an elevator ride away. Homeowners at The Amazing Brentwood will also have access to a fully equipped fitness facility, music room and plenty of outdoor space to relax or visit with neighbours and friends, among other amenities. The first tower is called Brentwood ONE, and will include 291 condominium homes. Luxury homes will start on the 33rd floor and rise to the 63rd floor. Below that will be boutique rental properties. The one-bedroom-and-flex condominiums will be available in a range of floorplans between 539 and 560 square feet, while the two-bedrooms will range between 728 and 903 square feet. “They have paid incredible attention to detail at The Amazing Brentwood,” says Tracie McTavish, president at Rennie Marketing Systems. “They’ve thought things

through, and everything is high quality.” Among the gorgeous features at Brentwood ONE will be amazing views from every home and gourmet Italian-imported kitchens with tons of storage, a gas cooktop and a convenient kitchen island. “These kitchens are 40 per cent larger than the usual kitchens,” says McTavish. Nine-foot ceilings are standard throughout, and every home includes a spacious balcony perfect for entertaining. “Shape Living really looked at the livability of these homes,” says McTavish. “They call it ‘intelligent living.’” Shape is providing some thoughtful details in every home as well, including a side-byside washer and dryer, USB and four-plug outlets and at least one parking stall and storage space. The sales centre will open for previews on April 26. “This is something you have to come in and experience,” says McTavish. “It’s that impressive. They’re really catering to consumer demand. If you are planning to buy a condo anywhere, you need to come here first.” Homes at Brentwood ONE start at $299,900 for a one-bedroom and $382,900 for a two-bedroom home. For more information, visit www.theamazingbrentwood.com or stop by the presentation centre and three show homes at 4567 Lougheed Highway, Burnaby.

Friday, April 25, 2014 NewsLeader A17

This week’s feature properties ...

Character HOME at 519 2nd Street, New Westminster

NEW LISTING OPEN SAT & SUN 2:30-4:30

Beautifully reno’d, 1941 3 level character home, with 3 bedrooms + den (or 4th bdrm), 2 baths above & a registerable 1 bdrm rustic suite down. This elegant home features great flow on main with spacious LR & DR hardwood floors & gas F/P. Open, newer kitchen with high end SS applcs, double oven, gas cooktop, open to bright solarium & partly covered deck. Home feats 2 bedrooms (or 1bd+den) on main & 2 large bedrooms up w/ full baths on both levels. This lovely home is substantially updated with new windows, hot water heating system, HW tank, double drain tiles, kitchen, applcs, both baths, HW heating, newer lighting & interior & exterior paint, nice landscaping. All just a short walk to schools, Queens Park, shopping & transit.

Priced at $998,000

Amazing VIEWS at 826 Burnaby Street, New Westminster

NEW LISTING

Amazing River & Mountain views from this 5year old 2748 sq ft 3 level, 4 bedroom/4 bath quality custom built home (winner of 2009 Peoples Choice Royal City builders award). This bright & spacious elegant home features: crown moldings & wide baseboards throughout, high ceilings on main & central AC in bsmt. Front covered porch & stamped concrete rear patio. Gorgeous gourmet kitch with maple cabinets, granite counters, G.E. Profile SS appl, gas stove, & island, opens to EA & fam room w/gas fp. Spacious LR & DR w/superb views. Upstairs has 3 bdrms, 2 baths. 1 bdrm legal suite (prev rented for $850) below. Lovely landscaped and fully fenced backyard. Fully insulated & heated 20’x 22’ detached double garage.

Priced at $1,238,000

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Absolutely stunning, totally reno’d 2 bedroom + loft 1425 sq ft suite with gorgeous river view, features soaring vaulted ceilings, beautiful new cherry wood kitchen, SS applcs, granite counters, 2 new baths, h/w & tile floors in main areas & newer carpet in bedrooms, new light fixtures & paint. Oak spiral staircase to spacious loft + oversized roof top deck. This immaculate suite is a “10” & must be seen.

Spacious 4300 sqft Tudor style home is located on a 66’ x 132’ lot on a beautiful Queens Park boulevard street. The floor plan has large rooms throughout, excellent for entertaining, 4 bedrooms & 2 baths upstairs. The antique fixtures, moldings and original hardwood floors give this home a lot of character. Great, central location is close to Queen’s Park, schools, sports complex, petting zoo and transit.

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QUATSINO First Nation is seeking the services of a Band Administrator to oversee all band programs and band related business. PostSecondary education in Business Management, Human Resources or related fields is a preference. A minimum (3) years experience in administration, human resources or related field or setting is required. Please direct any questions and/or your cover letter, resume complete with 3 references, and a criminal record check to: Attn: Rob Cahill 305 Quattishe Rd. Coal Harbour, BC V0N 1K0 Tel: 250-949-6245 Fax: 250-949-6249 Email: kakotlatsi@rocketmail.com

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To join our team of professional drivers, email a detailed resume, current driver’s abstract and details of your truck to: careers@vankam.com or Call 604-968-5488 or Fax: 604-587-9889 Only those of interest will be contacted. Van Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility.

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EDUCATION

Apply in Person

8035 Enterprise St., Burnaby May 7, 2014 between 9:30 am – 4:30 pm

for available routes email

06951 Lic Electrician Low cost. Res/Com. Small job expert. Renos Panel changes 604-374-0062

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GARDENING

15% SENIORS DISCOUNT A+ Rating with BB Bureau

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

lower mainland

community papers!

Brad 778-552-3900 PERSONAL SERVICES FINANCIAL SERVICES

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

WE’RE ON THE WEB

www.bcclassified.com 283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS Gutter & Roof Cleaning since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Call Simon for prompt service. 604-230-0627

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS

One Call Does it All Decks, Patio, Stairs, Siding, Framing, Finishing, Skylights, Tile & Laminate, Drywall. Install Doors & Windows, Painting & much more. All work Guaranteed. Competitive rates.

Call Mike 778-867-0841

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HOME REPAIRS If I can’t do it It can’t be done

DRAIN Tiles, Sewer, Water Video Inspection, Jack Hammering, Hand Excavating Call Tobias 604.782.4322

in the 17 best-read

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MURPHBROS Contracting specialists in windows, doors, siding, decks and much more! WINDOW DOOR SPECIALS NOW!! Call Shaun 778-823-6939 Murphbroscontracting@gmail.com

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advertise across the

Email circulation@burnaby newsleader.com

ELECTRICAL

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

REACH ALL

Call Christy 604-436-2472

HIGHWAY OWNER OPERATORS $3500 SIGNING BONUS

We offer above average rates and an excellent employee beneﬁts package.

K-Bro Linen operates a large modern commercial laundry facility located within a short walk from Lake City Skytrain in Bby.

Deliver newspapers (2x per week) on Wednesdays and Fridays in your area. Papers are dropped off at your home with the flyers pre-inserted!

DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

Van Kam’s group of companies req. Highway linehaul owner operators based in our Surrey terminal for runs throughout BC and Alberta. Applicants must have winter and mountain driving experience/training.

FP/T evening positions FF/T day positions available FHourly pay rate starting $10.72 FAbility to work weekends is req.

HELP WANTED

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FLAGGERS NEEDED. No Certification? Get Certified, 604-575-3944

CARRIERS NEEDED

Dreaming of a NEW CAREER? Check out bcclassified.com’s Employment and Career Sections for information 604-575-5555 toll-free 1-866-575-5777

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Call: Rick (604) 202-5184

WE’RE ON THE WEB 604-575-5555 toll-free 1-866-575-5777

SATURDAY 9AM - 5PM SUNDAY 10AM - 4PM

ON THE WEB:

bcclassified.com

• Minimum investment as low as $6,050 required • Guaranteed Cleaning Contracts • Professional Training Provided • Financing Available • Ongoing Support A Respected Worldwide Leader in Franchised Ofﬁce Cleaning. Coverall of BC 604.434.7744 info@coverallbc.com www.coverallbc.com

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

Call Robert 604-941-1618 OR 604-844-4222 INTERIORS: Baths (reno’s/ repairs) specializing in drywall, doors, flooring, tiling, plumbing, painting, miscellaneous, etc. VERSATILE! EXPERIENCED IN OVER 30 LINES OF WORK! * Quality work * Prompt Service * Fair prices For positive results Call Robert SERVICE CALLS WELCOME

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LANDSCAPING

Landscape Design & Installation for 33 yrs Locally owned & operated. pearlandscape.com 778-848-0036 GREENWORKS Redevelopment Inc. Hedges, Pavers, Ponds & Walls. Returfing, Demos, Drainage, Concrete cutting, Jack hammering, old swimming pools filled in & decks. 778-710-2185

SHAW LANDSCAPING LTD We do Complete Landscaping

* Spring Cleanup-Gardening work * Lawn cutting * Trees, shrubs. * Property Maint., Fencing * Hedging & pruning * New Turf or lawn

Cell 778-688-1012 msg

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

Landscaping Sales & Service Opportunities Up To $400 CASH Daily

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F/T & P/T Outdoors. Spring / Summer Work. Seeking Honest, Hard Working Staff. www.PropertyStarsJobs.com

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. Expert Power Washing. Gutters cleaned & repaired. www.expertpowerwashing. Mike, 604-961-1280 MIKE 604-961-1280

HOME IMPROVEMENTS Carpentry, painting, drywall, tiles Quality work - reasonable price Martin 778-355-5840

109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Recruiting highly talented and dedicated personnel. This is a very exciting time to be a part of SMS Equipment. We are one of the largest Komatsu dealers in the world and believe our continued growth is a result of our highly skilled and engaged employees who deliver excellence in the workplace. If you are interested in working for a very dynamic company where your input, your ideas and your participation is valued, apply today.

Our growth means your success.

SMS Equipment in Port Coquitlam is Hiring!! • JOURNEYMAN HEAVY EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN • JOURNEYMAN EMST (ELECTRIC MOTOR SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN) • MAINTENANCE PERSON • LABOURER/UTILITY HELPER We are looking for individuals who are interested in working in a shop environment from Monday to Friday on an eight hour per day shift. Quali¿ed applicants are invited to submit their résumé to: Email : bcjobs@smsequip.com Fax : (604) 888-9699

MOVING & STORAGE

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

WE’RE ON THE WEB www.bcclassified.com

109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 320

MOVING & STORAGE

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

PETS 474

PET SERVICES

POMERANIAN available to stud. Has all shots. 18 months old. $400 or 1st pick of litter. (604)864-0355

AFFORDABLE MOVING www.affordablemoversbc.com

$45/Hr

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

477 Rooﬁng Experts. 778-230-5717 Repairs/Re-Roof/New Roofs. All work Gtd. Free Est. Call Frank.

LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE

604-537-4140

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RUBBISH REMOVAL

PETS 477

PETS

CALL ANYTIME TO VIEW

Recreation Paradise Year Round!

PITTBULL PUPPIES - Purebred. Ready to go. Blue, tan & blue/tan brindle. Call 604-376-0920

Brad’s Bin Service 604.220.5865

ITALIAN MASTIFF (Cane Corso)

*Appliances *BBQs *Exercise Equip *Cars/Trucks/Trailers *Hotwater Tanks *Furnaces * Restaurant Equipment All FREE pickup!

www.paintspecial.com

www.tkhaulaway.com

PAINT SPECIAL

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

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.

P/B blue males & females. Ready to go. 1st shots & tails/dew claws done. ULTIMATE FAMILY GUARDIAN Pet homes. $1000. 604-308-5665 LAB PUPPIES. Born Valentines Day. Chocolate, golden, black. Only 5 sweeties left. $600. less cash back. Norm 604-814-0706 JUNK REMOVAL By RECYCLE-IT! 604.587.5865 www.recycleitcanada.ca

PATRICK’S RUBBISH REMOVAL *Landscape *Trimming *Yard Clean *Const. Clean. *ANYTHING!!! 1 Ton Truck. Call Patrick for Prompt Quality Service @ 604-808-1652.

bradsjunkremoval.com

Hauling Anything..

AAA PRECISION PAINTING. Quality work. 778-881-6096.

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But Dead Bodies!!

PLUMBING

20 YARD BINS AVAILABLE We Load or You Load !

BRO MARV PLUMBING 24/7 Plumbing, heating, plugged drains BBB. (604)582-1598, bromarv.com

604.220.JUNK(5865) Serving Metro Vancouver Since 1988

10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Lic.gas fitter. Aman: 778-895-2005

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POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING Call Ian 604-724-6373 POWER WASHING since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Call Simon for prompt service. 604-230-0627

mikes hauling 604-516-9237

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

FIVE STAR ROOFING

MULTI POO miniature black brown apricot 4-5lbs Hypo allerg, exc family pet vet cert $1075. 604-341-1445 MUST LOVE DOGS!!! Fostering and adoption needed for medium - large dogs. Bring a loved one home today! Call 604.583.4237 http://homeatlastdogrescuebc.ca

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SUNDECKS

All kinds of re-roofing & repairs. Free est. Reasonable rates. 778-998-7505 or 604-961-7505

You’ll never believe how many good buys we can pack into one place!

.A East West Roofing & Siding Co. Repairs, new roofs, torching, gutter services. 10% off. 604-783-6437

A YOUNG BROS ROOFING LTD.

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TREE SERVICES

Re-roofing & Repairs Specialist asphalt, shingle, cedar, flat Guarnt’d ~ WCB

778 - 896 - 4858

CLASSIFIED

SKY VIEW ROOFING LTD.

The matchmaker where buyers and sellers meet.

www.skyviewroofingltd.com 604-615-0299 ABC TREE MEN Pruning, Shaping, Tree Removal & Stump Grinding. 604-521-7594 604-817-8899

1 Bedrooms available near Lougheed Mall and transit. Rent includes heat & hot water. Sorry No Pets. Refs required. Need A Vehicle! Guaranteed Auto Loan. Apply Now, 1.877.680.1231 www.UapplyUdrive.ca

Call (604) 931-2670

PARKVIEW TOWERS 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

RENT TO OWN

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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

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Proudly Managed by Bentall Kennedy Residential Services

WALKER MANOR

Please Call

604-358-9575

9215 Holmes St 560

MISC. FOR SALE

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

WE’RE ON THE WEB www.bcclassified.com

REAL ESTATE 612 BUSINESSES FOR SALE Dairy Distribution Business for products of a national leading dairy supplier in Kamloops and surrounding area. Excellent revenue opportunity. Requires investment and good physical condition. 250-828-7855

625

FOR SALE BY OWNER

FRASER PROSPECT

Aldergrove SxS Duplex - 4 suites 2 separate titles, 8500 s/f lot, fully reno’d, new siding & window, rent $3400/mo. $579K. 604-807-6565

CARS - DOMESTIC

838

RECREATIONAL/SALE

NEW WESTMINSTER: room avail, top floor of house with great view. Share bthrm & kitchen. N/S. Avail now. $525/mo. (604)780-0048.

750

SUITES, LOWER

Clean & Quiet Location. Large & Spacious Suites.

MAPLE RIDGE Central newer 2 bdrm g/l ste, sep ent $900/mo incl utils. Ns/np. Immed (604)467-6756

To arrange a viewing, call Carol at 604.319.8812

Queensbourgh 1 bdrm avail with patio. $675 incl cable heat hotwater incl. NP/NS no ldry. 778-708-3786

Burnaby 2 bdrm 2 bath condo 7 appls, large patio, nr SFU, NS/NP. $1495/mo 778-858-5880

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2007 Keystone Challenger Amazing style & luxury 33 ft triple slide, sleeps 7 adults, RARE 2 bdrm 2 bath + extras Pool, Hottub & Gym On-site. $25,775 Pics avail Kijiji #552049333. 778-773-9033

TOWNHOUSES

845

NOONS CREEK Housing Co-op Orientation Meeting, Saturday, May 3rd at 1pm in the common room located at #58-675 Noons Creek Dr. Port Moody. We are accepting applications for 2 - 3 bdrms. Subsidy wait list avail. Share purchase from $1400-$1800. $15 Non-refundable application fee required. Applications available at orientation Please call 604-469-9763

BURNABY,

LINDEN GLEN APTS Renovated, spacious & bright 2 & 3 Bdrm units. Small pets ok. From $1050, incl heat & HW. Near Highgate.

604-540-2028 or 778-552-5325

Reno’d 2-3 Bdrms Townhomes 2 Level, Private Enclosed Yard, Laminate Flrg, Huge Storage Rm Nr Sperling Skytrain & elem schls Pets Ok! From $1,300

818

2001 BUICK REGAL L.S. Loaded, new rubber, 84,000/km’s. Pristine! Private. $3900/obo. 778-565-4334

748 SHARED ACCOMMODATION

1 Bdrm. from $850 2 Bdrm. from $1050

Burnaby NELSON PLACE TOWNHOMES 2701 – 2755 Bainbridge Ave.

1.800.910.6402

6985 Walker Ave

Saturday & Sunday

Rain or Shine

Auto Financing - Dream Catcher, Apply Today! Drive Today!

Bright large 1br for rent fully reno, available immediately very clean quite building.

APARTMENT/CONDO

April 26th & 27th, 11am-4pm

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL #1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME 604.683.2200

• Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal

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

FREE TOWING 7 days/wk. We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022

604.540-2028 or 778.714-7815 BURNABY

Villa Del Mar

TRANSPORTATION

6630 Telford Ave.

Move-In Incentive. Bright, large newly renod 1 & 2 bdrm suites for rent. Heat & h/w incl’d. New hardwood flrs, huge balcony. Only 2 min walk to Metrotown Mall.

CASH IN on the Classifieds. No matter what you have to offer, you can find a buyer through the classifieds. FIRST TIME ADVERTISER? Let our professionally trained staff help you word an effective ad. Call us now. 604-575-5555

15% Discount

Welcome Home !

Fishing, hiking, hunting, quadding, snowmobiling or just relaxation. Great access within 3 hours of the lower mainland, 40 km from Princeton and steps to Osprey Lake. 2 years new this 3 bedroom, 2 bath open concept chalet has it all & more. Includes a guest cabin with a bedroom, living/sitting area, kitchen & bathroom. New detached garage for storing the toys. Call Adrienne (Royal Lepage Parkside Realty) at 250-809-6322 for a private viewing.

ESTATE / GARAGE SALE

Don’t keep good things you don’t use anymore. Bring them to light with an ad in the classiﬁeds. C A L L T O D A Y........Cash tomorrow! Place your ad today!

Aluminum patio cover, sunroom, railing and vinyl. 604-521-2688 www.PatioCoverVancouver.com

GARAGE SALES

BURNABY

BOLD FACE can make your ad stand out! A minimal charge for a good investment. Call us at 604-575-5555

EARN EXTRA CASH! Clean out your basement, closet, attic or garage and sell all those unwanted items. Place your ad with us today at 604-575-5555

SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE

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LAB / SHEPHERD puppies Best of both breeds Vet checked,1st shots. $500 Ready soon 604-826-3063

You’ll never believe how many good buys we can pack into one place!

PRESSURE WASHING

COQUITLAM

RENTALS Specializing in reasonably priced SMALL BREED puppies. 604300-1450. trugoalpuppies.com

604-572-3733

Running this ad for 10yrs

AUTO FINANCING

MOVE IN TODAY!!!

778-788-1867

FILA GUARD DOGS. Excellent Loyal Family Pet, all shots Great Protectors! Ph 604-817-5957.

810

CLEAN SPACIOUS SUITES Fully Renod 1 & 2 Bd Suites Centrally Located, 5 min walk to Metrotown Mall. On-site caretaker. Extra lg patios.

Chihuahua pups, playful, cuddly, family raised, vet check, 1st shots, avail now. $425. 604-794-5844

GET the BEST for your MOVING From $40/hr Licensed & Insured senior discount 778-773-3737

TRANSPORTATION

APARTMENT/CONDO

EVERGREEN PLACE

Entlebucher pups, short-hair, family raised, gentle, vet checked, 1st shots, dewormed. $900 each. 604-795-7662.

604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley

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

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Across the street - across the world Real Professionals, Reas. Rates. Best in every way! 604-721-4555.

FREE! Scrap Metal Removal...FREE!!!

RECREATIONAL

640

PETS

.Brothers Moving -604-720-0931

BURNABY/NEW WEST PAINTERS Insured/WCB/Free Estimates Ronaldo, 778-881-6478

RENTALS

NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604856-3647 or www.856-dogs.com

FLEETWOOD WASTE Bin Rentals 10-30 Yards. Call Ken at 604-294-1393

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

REAL ESTATE

809

AUTO ACCESSORIES/ PARTS

TOP CA$H PAID TODAY For SCRAP VEHICLES! 2 hr. Service www.a1casper.com (604)209-2026

The Scrapper

CALL 778-994-2334 TO VIEW! Move in TODAY! LANGLEY SxS Duplex plus 1/2 acre lot, reno’d, Rent $2300/mo. Asking $499K. 604-807-6565.

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HOMES WANTED We Buy Homes BC • All Prices • All Situations • • All Conditions • www.webuyhomesbc.com 604-657-9422

PACIFIC WEST PLAZA Bright lg fully renod 1 bdrm in downtown Vancouver. Available Immediately!

Please Call

AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673

778-858-9969 autocredit

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