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New West musician Jeff Neufeld plays his guitar outside the Blenz coffee shop at 6th and 6th, where he’s hosting a weekly open mic night.

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played drums in a band when he you’re doing your job right.” was younger. But as career and Neufeld also performed at The family responsibilities took hold, Orange Room on Sixth Street. music faded into the background. When that closed, he drifted Until he picked Downtown to the up a guitar and Heritage Grill, walked into the old where he continues Jeff Neufeld Myles of Beans to play one night a It’s nice to be able to hear coffee shop in month. a real musician play a real Burnaby. But with a young instrument. Neufeld, 45, says family, Neufeld he was terrified as wanted a venue much as enthralled. closer to home. That’s when he saw “You get so much feedback a handwritten notice posted on from people,” says Neufeld of the the window at Blenz seeking local intimate environment. “You know musicians to play in the coffee shop.

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Jeff Neufeld’s passion for public performance was revived by playing his guitar at open mic nights. Now he’s hoping to revive open mic nights in Uptown New West. Neufeld is the organizer of a new weekly amateur music session at the Blenz café at the corner of Sixth and Sixth. Next week’s open mic will be on Thursday, but from then on they’ll be every Wednesday through May. Neufeld, a graduate of the music program at Capilano College,

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“We wanted to bring in more business,” admits Gauri Chadha, who runs the café with her husband Vinny. But they were also responding to customers’ enquiries to boost the ambiance. “People don’t always want to go to a pub to listen to music,” says Chadha. “The coffee shop is like their second home.” Neufeld runs a licensed daycare from his home near McBride Boulevard and often plays music at farmers markets on weekends. Please see OPEN MIC NIGHT, A4 Open Saturdays by appointment

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New West secondary is 65th in this year’s rankings of B.C. high schools by the Fraser Institute. That’s up from last year’s 74th placement, and makes it one of only 30 schools in the province that improved their ranking. But nobody’s doing a victory dance. In fact, the chair of the high school’s parents advisory council said he wasn’t even watching for the annual report. “We know it’s a good school,” said Stephen Bruyneel. “We know it’s got good teachers. The experience there is outstanding.” Bruyneel said with only one high school in the city, most parents can’t even look to the rankings to shop around for alternatives. “Their bigger concern is what is going to be available next year, what are the programs in the school,” said Bruyneel. The Fraser Institute ranking assigns scores to all 293 high schools in the province according to test scores in Grades 10-12 for courses that include a mandatory provincial exam, graduation rates and other indicators. see ‘IT’S CANNON’, A4

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CITYPAGE QUEENSBOROUGH RESIDENTS’ ASSOCIATION MEETING The QRA (Queensborough Residents Association) will be holding it’s next residents association meeting on Tuesday, April 15, 2014 at 7:00 pm, at the Queensborough Community Centre, 920 Ewen Ave. Our Annual AGM will be Tuesday, May 20, 2014, come out and get involved in your community. Positions on the executive and committees will be voted on. Find news about upcoming meetings, city events and electronic copies of the Queensborough Life and Times at http://qbresidents.wordpress.com. Any questions or concerns, contact qbresidents@yahoo.ca

26 WEEKS TO EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS Be prepared for 72 hours. For the weeks leading up to Emergency Preparedness Week starting May 4th, 2014, the New Westminster Emergency Management Office will be providing weekly tips on how you can start your own emergency kit and emergency plan. Use our list to add small items to your emergency kits every week. This can make the job of creating a complete kit a little less daunting and intimidating, and remember - most items can be found in your home. The New Westminster Emergency Management Office is encouraging everyone to be prepared in case of an emergency. For more information on preparedness tips, please visit www.newwestcity.ca/EMO.

MASSEY VICTORY HEIGHTS RESIDENTS’ ASSOCIATION GARAGE SALE Saturday, May 3, 2014 All residents in the neighbourhood are invited to participate. For more information, please visit www.masseyvictoryheights.com and click ‘Events’.

EBOOK CLINICS AT THE LIBRARY Learn more about eReaders and how to borrow free library eBooks at the New Westminster Public Library. Book a one-on-one session with a librarian and receive individual help. Bring in your laptop, eReader, tablet or smartphone and learn how to download the required software and find and download eBooks. The sessions are available every Wednesday, until April 30, at 6:00 pm, 6:45 pm and 7:45 pm. For more information or to book a session, call 604-527-4665. The New Westminster Public Library is located at 716 6th Ave.

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.

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CONNAUGHT HEIGHTS RESIDENTS’ ASSOCIATION MEETING Monday, April 14, 2014 7:00 pm Connaught Heights Pentecostal Assembly, 2201 Eighth Ave The Connaught Heights Residents’ Association (CHRA) is a group of neighbours interested in ensuring that our neighbourhood is safe, crime-free, peaceful and attractive. We hold regular public meetings to discuss matters of concern in the area. To find out what’s happening in your neighbourhood, sign up for email notifications by contacting us at connaughtheights@ymail.com

CHILD & YOUTH FRIENDLY COMMUNITY STRATEGY If you have children aged 0 to 17 years, the City of New Westminster would like to hear from you. The City and the Society for Children and Youth of BC are seeking your input to develop a Child and Youth Friendly Community Strategy. This strategy will inform the future design and development of the city and will help ensure that neighbourhoods better meet the needs of children, youth and families. To complete the survey, please visit: surveymonkey.com/s/HV676D3 For more information, contact John Stark, Senior Social Planner, City of New Westminster, 604-515-3777.

PET PHOTOS WITH THE EASTER BUNNY Saturday, April 12, 2014 1:00 - 3:00 pm Queensborough Community Centre Bring your furry family members to have their photo taken with the Easter Bunny! Free tasty treats for pets and their humans. Suggested Donation: $10.00. All proceeds benefit New Westminster Emergency Pet Services. Contact 604-525-7399 for more information.

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 open hours. The New Westminster Public Library is at 716 6th Avenue; 604-527-4660, www.nwpl.ca

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Lights come up for Sev Morin Owned celebrity hotspot on Kingsway, member New West BIA Mario Bartel

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The lights have come up on the life of former Burnaby restaurant and nightclub owner and social gadfly Sev Morin. Morin passed away March 28. He was 86 years old. Morin, along with his brother Rudy, was famously the owner of the old Gai Paree restaurant on Kingsway, which was originally started by his family in 1947. It was later known as Severin’s. The restaurant closed in 1994. Before stepping into the family business, Morin cut his teeth in the hospitality industry alongside Nat Bailey at White Spot. “The mentoring from Mr. Bailey was the key thing,” Morin told the NewsLeader in 2005. He also met his wife, Pauline, at the Gai Paree where she was a part-time banquet waitress. A customer had asked her the score of the Canucks-New Westminster Royals hockey game and Morin happened to be listening to it on the radio so she got the update from him. They married in 1950 and settled down on Olive Street, near Central Park. Morin was a close friend of broadcaster Jack Cullen and a member of his “Howe Street Social Club,” a collection of

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Sev Morin, Bob Hope and Milt Wylie clown around for a charity golf tournament in 1963.

“virtually anybody who was in showbiz locally” in the 1950s, ’60s, ’70s and ’80s, said former CKNW newscaster John Ashbridge. That allowed him to hobnob with some of the entertainment industry’s biggest names when they rolled through Vancouver, including Bob Hope. “It was different times,” said

broadcaster Red Robinson. “There weren’t gatekeepers preventing you from getting to know the stars. You’d become friends with them.” Morin was also close to the Fox family in South Burnaby and mentored young Michael J. as he embarked on his acting career. He was instrumental in getting his old friend to lend his name

to the Michael J. Fox Theatre at Burnaby South secondary school when it was built in 1995. In 2011, Morin was tapped by the owner of Lafflines comedy club in New Westminster, Barry Buckland, to help bring in names when he relaunched in the old Columbia Theatre. “He knows everybody,” said Lafflines’ talent and event

manager James Lickers at the time. Morin was also supportive of young athletes like boxer Dale Walters and local sports teams held banquets and reunions at his restaurant. The walls were plastered with photos of teams he sponsored. In the 1980s Morin’s club became a hangout for visiting NHL players after games at the Pacific Coliseum in East Vancouver. He also served as chair of Burnaby’s 2010 Olympic Legacy committee. Morin was also a member of the Senate at Simon Fraser University, a liaison officer for the Burnaby Board of Trade, and served on a number of boards of directors, including the Downtown Business Improvement Association in New West. “He did a lot of work behind the scenes,” said Ashbridge, who praised Morin for his ability to build relationships and forge connections. “He was genuine. He was always in the best of spirits.” In 2002 Morin received a Local Hero award from the City of Burnaby and the following year he was awarded a Queen’s Jubilee medal. A celebration of Morin’s life will be held Sat., April 12, at the café at Willingdon Church from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Coté makes city’s Pattullo case to Surrey councillors Mario Bartel

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If there’s a war of words between New West and Surrey over the future of the Pattullo Bridge, Coun. Jonathan Coté stepped into enemy trenches on

Monday. Coté spoke to Surrey’s transportation committee for 30 minutes, then took questions for another half hour. The visit was part of a tour New West councillors are making to neighbouring cities to explain

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TransLink decides to replace it. “A lot of Surrey councillors are hung up on expanding the capacity of the bridge,” said Coté. New West favours a tolled four-lane crossing as well as a better link from the South Fraser

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While they may differ on the Pattullo’s future, Coté said the two communities have many common interests. Each aim to create dense city centres. Each wants to pursue more transportation options for its residents. And each agrees rapid transit in Surrey needs expansion. And, said Coté, “both recognize something must be done with the

bridge.” Coté said he hoped meeting Surrey councillors face to face will help elevate the level of discussion. “There’s a solution to be found,” said Coté. “But it’s going to take some dialogue.” It might also take more trips across the Fraser River by members of both city councils. “Sometimes you need to see the world through other eyes,” said Coté,

who got a better sense of Surrey’s traffic challenges as he passed over the SkyTrain bridge. “We’ve outlined a good case why certain options are acceptable and some are not,” said Coté, who said a bridge that could be expanded sometime in the future might be a workable compromise. “The ball is in Surrey’s court to show some flexibility.”

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Like Bruyneel, school trustee Casey Cook also didn’t let the release of the rankings interrupt his morning routine. “It’s cannon fodder,” said Cook of the annual list that released on Tuesday. “It’s of very little relevance.” Most school districts look to some of the same student performance parameters used by the Fraser Institute, said Cook. But they also look beyond the numbers to help plan the quality of students’ education. “They tell us some things,” said Cook of the rankings. “But they’re far from being able to tell us how we can plan.” The Fraser Institute’s Peter Cowley, said the rankings are an effective tool to hold administrators accountable. “Parents should ensure that principals and school district officials are paying attention and taking action,” said Cowley. See the rankings at compareschoolrankings.org.

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He says open mic nights are welcoming for musicians and audiences. He’s also scheduling his nights a little earlier, 7-9 p.m., to make them more family and senior friendly. “It’s nice to be able to hear a real musician play a real instrument,” says Neufeld. To attract talent, he’s started a Facebook page. Prospective musicians can exchange messages, or share samples of their music so he can see how they’ll fit into the show. For more about the open mic, including a link for musicians, go to www.jeffneufeldmusic.com.

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PHOTO OF THE WEEK: New West resident Brandon Chalmers took this shot on March 30 down at the Quay. “My friend Raf O. (The guy in the photo) and I saw a lady putting out bird seed for the pigeons and decided it would be a good idea to get a shot of the birds flying away,” Brandon says. “The original intention was not to have Raf in the shot but I thought it told more of a story to have him in the frame. What I really like about it is that it gives the viewer a chance to see the birds taking off because usually the wings flap so fast you don’t get the chance to take in the details and expressions of the birds. “ You can see more of Brandon’s photos at http://ow.ly/vCzIY.

Stop pot posturing The challenge posed by marijuana grow-ops, legal or illegal, continues to perplex officials at all levels of government. At the same time, the proliferation of grow-ops presents a number of serious safety issues. Rewiring is often involved, without any inspections. On occasion, Hydro meters are bypassed. The number of plants and the need to water them leads to growth of mould. And the fact a home is being used for an industrial-scale operation means children and pets are at risk. Cities were poised to shut down medicinal marijuana grow-ops, based on a new federal law which took effect recently. That law states that the growing of medicinal marijuana is to be done on a commercial scale, under federal licences, and not in homes—in part to address the safety risks. But enforcement of that law has been halted by a court injunction issued by the Federal Court because the law’s legality is being challenged on a constitutional basis. There are 37,000 medicinal marijuana licences across the country, and a number of reports indicate there are a disproportionate number in B.C. It’s time to stop the posturing, and accept the fact marijuana is widely used. While the U.S. federal government continues to prosecute marijuana cases, their product is 100 per cent legal in Washington state and Colorado, and it seems that has reduced the number of problems in relation to the drug. Each state is also collecting revenue from sales of the drug, which is sold under strict conditions, as is the case with alcohol. In Colorado’s case, it has already benefited from additional tourism. Canada might be wiser to take a serious look at decriminalizing all marijuana use, and seeing if there is wisdom in making it a legal product, with sales restricted to adults. —Langley Times/Black Press

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We can—and should—save the ALR Bill 24, the bill to kill the ALR, is not yet law. The ALR—B.C.’s Agricultural Land Reserve—can still be saved. We all can help. First, let’s recall the day Bill 24 was unveiled. Cabinet minister Bill Bennett held a media party. He “could not contain his excitement,” says Vaughn Palmer. Bennett and agriculture minister Pat Pimm are not ALR fans, and Bill 24 reflects that. The pretense for the bill is an “ALR core review.” The review is mostly imaginary, but Bennett did get ideas from his Kootenay East constituents. For the media, one of them said her children might build a prison or motel on ALR land. Bennett said, “If I was going to point to one aspect of the ALC that people in my region really don’t like, it’s the fact that they apply and they get turned down by, essentially, bureaucrats who live in the Lower Mainland.” Stirs local pride, but false. ALC commissioners live in five of the six regions. There’s one apiece in the Kootenay and South Coast regions. The ALC panels meet in their regions.

Jim Wright Bennett implied that Cranbrook has no local food, but the ALC’s Cranbrook commissioner produces freerange beef. Bennett said the bill would allow farmers to do “canning or making jams or cheese or wine.” What? Within reason they’ve always been ALR uses. Bennett complained that a constituent was stopped from mining gravel. Turns out his own ministry refused it. Bennett whined about bad local land stuck in the ALR. But the ALC is doing an ALR boundary review in Kootenay East. It implements the Auditor General’s advice, and Bennett may have slowed it to a standstill. He then blames the ALC for problems they were solving. Bennett did admit confusion and mentioned he didn’t consult

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for Bill 24. True! He didn’t even consult ALC chair Richard Bullock. Bullock is a successful farmer, business leader and public servant. It shows in his ALC work, a model of best practice. Bullock became chair in mid2010, just before the Auditor General’s report on the ALC. Starting with that, he consulted around the province. Bullock then wrote a thorough strategic vision. Since then, he keeps sharing updates about process and progress. Sadly, he had to issue a policy statement about the role of elected officials in applications to the ALC— prompted by Pimm’s meddling. Now Bill 24 demotes Bullock’s role. It transfers the duty of chairing the ALC tribunal to six chairs. In effect, that shift results in six tribunals with differing standards. Bullock isn’t allowed to chair any. He is left out. The vague bill is clear about that. He won’t even be consulted when the ministry selects ALC commissioners and chairs. Bullock also acts as chief

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The anvil battery will boom again. New Westminster council agreed on Monday to grant up to $1,700 to the Ancient and Honourable Hyack Anvil Battery so it could stage its annual “21-gun” salute to Queen Victoria on her birthday. The salute is actually the ignition of gunpowder poured between two heavy iron anvils. It’s a tradition that dates back to the late 1800s when the city’s fire department, known as Hyacks, didn’t have any cannons to fire in honour of the Queen’s birthday. So they improvised with the gunpowder and anvils. The ceremony, held at Queen’s Park Stadium on Victoria Day, endures as part of the week-long Hyack Festival. While the battery initially asked council for only $1,100, Dean Gibson, the city’s director of culture, parks and recreation said the ceremony’s actual cost would likely be closer to $1,700. That includes the rental of a tent and public address system, $100 to St. John Ambulance for first aid attendants, and a $500 honorarium for the Royal Westminster Regiment band. In addition the city provides the

use of the stadium and chairs as an in-kind donation. Previously, Gibson pointed out, most of ceremony’s expenses had been absorbed by the Hyack Festival Association. In granting the money, Mayor Wayne Wright reminded the battery the city expects to see receipts for all the expenses.

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variable valve timing, mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. The two base engines available are a solid 2.4-litre four-cylinder and a 2.5 version, both of which are likely adequate for commuter use. I headed straight for Highway One and it positively purred along the long, clear stretches open to the daytime driver. Great acceleration in take-off and passing with limited lean and sway when cornering at speed. Back in urban madness, it offered a good view of fast encroaching vehicles from side streets and the rear. I mention this because I expected the sleek window profiles might hinder views, especially to the rear. Hence, it was also not as much of a beast to park at the supermarket as I had feared. Light steering also assisted in that manouevre. On the urban performance front, the transmission took the annoyance out of stop-go traffic. Have to think it was gulping gas though in smoothing out the urban trek. The Impala with the V6 starts at $32,945 (around $3,000 more than the 4-cylinder-equipped versions) but the test car options, which included rear park assist, rear vision camera, collision and lane departure alerts, premium audio, sunroof, added another $7,000. It will compete with the Dodge Charger and Ford Taurus domestically and a host of imports. Now to my reservations: the fuel economy for the V6 is 11.1/6.9L 100km (city/highway) and while that is not bad for a large car, it’s not the best in its segment. The four-cylinder eco version is impressive at 8.7/5.8L 100km (city/ highway). That said,I don’t think fuel economy will be a deal breaker for most people. My continued reservations really boil down to reliability. It’s a brand new car and we should wait a couple or three years before anointing this car as the best domestic sedan ever. That caution should not stop you from taking one for a spin. keith.morgan@drivewaybc.ca

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The first thing that pops right out on the ST interior are the two heavily bolstered Recaro sports seats. These are not meant for big people, you just won’t fit. They are snug and supportive but lack some simple, yet important adjustments. The front of the seat sits much higher than the back so your backside is very low with your knees pointing up. This produces a sporty feel initially but on longer trips, the lack of adjustment prevents the driver from being able to stretch their legs. The dash has been updated to include a MyFord Touch screen for radio, phone, navigation and climate functions. The screen is a bit small and far from the driver, which makes accessing the small, virtual buttons on the screen a challenge. But it does look better than the older Fiesta dash. The ST comes standard with very powerful front seat heaters, automatic climate control, a fat leather steering wheel with redundant radio controls and a leather covered manual shifter. The back seat has always been tight in the Fiesta; this is perfect for a single person or couple, not the best for a family.

Drive In an era of cars that almost drive themselves, the Fiesta ST is a throwback to a time when the driver felt connected to the machine. The suspension is much firmer than the regular Fiesta, almost harsh over bumpy roads but the feedback to the driver through the tight steering ratio, firm chassis and the grippy Recaro seats is superb. The turbocharged, direct injection 1.6L Ecoboost engine pumps out 197hp. Only sold with a super-slick manual transmission that shifts with no effort at all and the clutch is precise. In such a small car, this engine lets the driver do pretty much anything at will. Want to pass on the highway? No problem. Want to scoot away from a traffic light? No effort at all. This really is a car that does everything very well, including getting good fuel economy when the throttle is used lightly: using only 7.8L/100km in the city and 5.6L on the highway.

Verdict At $24,999, the price might seem a bit steep for a subcompact car but this little machine comes almost fully loaded for that price. The options available are not “must have” items so the price can be kept in check. This Fiesta ST is a gem in the subcompact class, delivering great economy, fabulous interior and plenty of smiles. The ST just delivers much bigger smiles.

The Lowdown

Power: 1.6L turbo with 197hp Fill-up: 7.9L/5.6L/100km (city/highway) Sticker price: $24,999 Zack.spencer@ drivewaybc.ca

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Hot laps with a world champ at the wheel Ojai, CA. - Four-time World Rally Champion (WRC), Tommi Mäkinen, is behind the wheel of the 2015 Subaru WRX STI at Buttonwillow Raceway Park in the middle of nowhere, California. I’m riding shotgun along with two others in the back. The ease and effortlessness in which he wrangles the 305 turbocharged horses of the Subaru via the 6-speed manual gearbox is really no surprise. After all, he’s not a champion because he looks good doing it. So, if the pro can make it look and feel as perfect as a summer’s day, I should be able to as well, right? I slip into the captain’s chair of the STI – without Tommi in the car, thank goodness – and take to the 3.1-mile track. Prior to the hot laps, I had driven the outgoing 2014 Subaru STI on the same course. I’d be back-to-back testing these all-wheel

space (from 320L to 340L.) Three: The Base WRX and

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The ease and effortlessness in which he wrangles the 305 turbocharged horses of the Subaru via the 6-speed manual gearbox is really no surprise.

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drive machines to see how the engineering prowess has, yet again, continued to make a vehicle with a cultlike following even better. Rewind a few hours to the start-of-the-day’s press conference. Masuo Takatsu, WRX STI Project General Manager, mentioned the modus

The 2015 Subaru WRX delivers performance, good times and outstanding engineering. operandi of the fourth generation STI was to create a vehicle that behaves as the drivers expects it to. Mission accomplished. Though I didn’t even come close to Tommi’s performance, that wasn’t my goal. The goal was to experience first-hand how docile yet potent Subaru’s famed sedan took to the high speeds and corners of the club track. I had no desire to hand the keys over to my colleagues

as they eagerly anticipated their time in the Rally Blue beauty. It would be sacrilege if I didn’t insert some technical jargon into the reasoning why the STI scored big points on the road test. Without getting too deep into the engineering, here are the top three take-home points of this incredible vehicle. One: the increased use of high-strength steel makes for a stiffer and stronger

Biggest automotive disappointments ever Rob Sass Driveway

Some new cars sneak into the world under the radar with little baggage in the form of expectations (realistic or otherwise). Others are so heavily touted that even the best can sink under the weight of unrealistic pressures. Here are some that, in addition to being under the microscope when introduced, suffered from many glitches.

MINIVAN 1990-93 Pontiac Trans Sport: GM

perceived an unexploited niche for a minivan with some style, much like the European Renault Espace. The concept car was brilliant, with gullwing doors and a glass roof. Unfortunately, none of these features translated into the production model, whose awkward profile resembled a Black and Decker Dustbuster mini vacuum. The nickname “Dustbuster” stuck, and sales were modest. Buyers found them hard to see out of because of the huge distance between the steering wheel and the windshield.

SMALL CAR 1971-77 Chevrolet Vega: The Vega was supposed to be the small car that sent the new wave of Japanese imports back across the Pacific. Instead, it pushed a giant wave of buyers into Toyota and Datsun showrooms. The aluminum engine, which was prone to overheating and oil burning, and the hideously rust-prone bodies were often just the tip of the misery iceberg for Vega owners. Even the air in the tires seemed substandard.

The Jensen-Healey was an unworthy successor to the Austin-Healey.

LUXURY CAR 1981 Cadillac DeVille V8-6-4: GM

struggled to maintain a sense of traditional luxury under the weight of the first Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) regulations. And while the idea of a V-8 engine that turned off cylinders when they weren’t needed had promise that would eventually be realized, the technology of the day wasn’t up to the task and the feeling of the cylinders shutting off and on was perceptible to the point of being nausea-inducing. Cadillac introduced at least 13 new computer chips for the cylinder deactivation control system before giving up.

SPORTS CAR 1972-75 Jensen-Healey: The JensenHealey was designed to be the successor to the much-loved Austin-Healey 3000, with input from the legendary Donald Healey. Unfortunately, where the earlier car had a lovely and curvaceous style to it, the J-H was perceived as bland and derivative. Also problematic was the new and untested Lotus twin-cam engine.

Broken timing belts, oil leaks and low oil pressure issues ensured that warranty claims added up quickly and the Jensen-Healey was gone after just four model years.

SUPERCAR 1989-93 Vector W8: Promoted heavily

as America’s answer to supercars like the Lamborghini Diablo, the Vector was underfunded, underdeveloped and (some said) amateurishly styled. Tennis star Andre Agassi was an early and unhappy customer when his car failed spectacularly on his first day of ownership, by some accounts setting his garden on fire. Accusations and legal threats flew both ways, and in the end, just 17 cars were built before the whole venture collapsed. The original price was $455,000. Rob Sass is the vice-president of content for Hagerty Insurance. Hagerty is the world’s leading specialist provider of classic car and boat insurance. Learn more at hagerty.ca and you can email rsass@hagerty.com

body, and decreases its tendency to twist and bend in corners. The result? A more predictable handling sedan that isn’t easily irked and stays firmly planted to the ground. Furthermore, the 2015 STI achieves 16 percent less body roll than before. Two: You have the practicality of added dimensions. There is 25mm added to wheelbase, there is 900mm more legroom in back and you get 20L more cargo

STI don’t have a rear spoiler. The Sport and Sport-tech WRX has a trunk lip spoiler and the corresponding STI trims have the “table for six” or very large spoiler! Perhaps it’s also sacrilege to not put the emphasis of this review on the design and engineering of this new generation of STI. After all, it has been re imagined on both the inside and out. But anyone who knows the vehicle is aware that it is in a class of its own, with few competitors that can come close to the emotional appeal that this sedan brings to the market. And anyone not familiar with it should be aware that, despite its 2.5L turbocharged engine, which produces the aforementioned 305 horsepower and 290 lb-ft of torque, it is as gracious and powerful as a samurai soldier and his

sword. Now, for those who are looking for similar excitement but not as many ponies, fear not, Subaru has their WRX to captivate you. Also completely redesigned on the inside and out, you have the magic of the Japanese brand’s 2.0L, turbocharged engine that produces 268 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque and also the choice of a manual or a Sport Lineartronic transmission (a CVT with 8 virtual gears; similar to that found on the new Forester but tailored specifically to the WRX.) It too has the dynamism and pedigree to impress on the road and track. Performance, good times, outstanding engineering and hot colours equate to the new 2015 Subaru WRX and WRX STI. The 2015 WRX has a starting MSRP of $29,995 whereas the WRX STI has a starting MSRP of $37,995.

Confessions of a Curber Thank goodness, the stolen vehicle was behind me. Did I feel bad? Yes. Does it make me a bad person for selling a stolen vehicle? Probably. But to outsiders, my life hasn’t changed. I’m still the same old Walt. Oh, if they only knew. I was on a roll. To my disbelief, I’d sold seven cars already. I guess you could say it was a part of me now – I “flip” cars on the side. And, I was branching out – with a truck and camper. The truck had been rebuilt. It was roadworthy again. I even had the inspection records to prove it. And the camper? That was marketing genius. When I put it up for sale, I fibbed. But only a little bit. “Truck for sale. Fixed after fender bender, looks new. Includes camper. It’s been in an accident, so I’m selling both for a low price. Great for family adventures. Call if interested.” Shortly after, I got a call. The man had a distinct, charming accent. He asked me what a “fender bender” was. I explained that it was a small accident. He seemed pleased and asked to meet me the next day. I assumed he was relatively new to the country, so I thought this would be an easy sale. Boy was I wrong! He’d gone to “new immigrant” welcome classes, where they shared information about life in Canada. I think this was where he developed an interest in camping Canadian style. He knew all the right questions to ask. But, I

gave him all the wrong answers. And, I didn’t tell him the camper was way too heavy for the truck to be safe. He also asked for a vehicle history report. I pulled the CarProof report out. I mean, I had nothing to hide. He asked me what “rebuilt*” meant. I told him that, because of the small accident, the transmission needed to be rebuilt. Oh, but I’d altered the sections detailing the amount of damage. Judging from his English skills, I’m sure he didn’t understand the difference. At least he was trying. He got an “A” for effort. I hope he figures out that the truck and camper would be unsafe on the road when he gets it fully loaded with passengers, fuel and gear. Good thing I have my “no returns” policy! Yes, I know what you’re all thinking. This is the lowest of the low. But you have to understand. I was slightly manic about this whole thing. At this point, I would do anything to make a sale and get myself another wallet full of cash.

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Spring Festival: Nikkei Centre hosts its annual Celebrate Spring: Festival of Colour, a f a m i l y - f r i e n d l y ev e n t with a Japanese-Canadian flair. Festivities include live performances, Japanese kimono dressings, tea ceremonies, and a craft section for kids. Shop for a kimono, jewelry, and more. New this year, it will celebrate diversity with featuring both traditional Japanese and Filipino dancers and musicians. When: Saturday, April 12, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Where: Nikkei Centre, 6688 Southoaks Crescent, Burnaby (Kingsway & Sperling). Info: 604777-7000 or www.nikkeiplace. org. Spring Cleaning for your Mind, Body & Soul: An interactive event, supporting small local businesses, community organizations, groups and clubs that promote health and wellness. Demos, children’s activity zone, gift bags for first 100 families, Spring Shave & Raffle with all proceeds donated to Canadian Cancer Society. Free admission. When: Sunday, April 13, 11 xa.m. to 4 p.m. Where: 4.3125” 8”

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New Westminster Tennis Club Open House: Dig out those old wooden Dunlop Maxply and Chris Evert tennis racquets and put on those non marking shoes and get back into the swing of things. When: April 12 and 13, 12-4 p.m. Where: Tennis courts between Tipperary Park and 3rd Ave at Royal Ave. Info: Terri Welch 778-847-6354 or Don Campbell 604-951-9546.

The Last Plane Book Launch: New Westminster author and physician Robert Hirzer launches his book, The Last Plane, in which a grieving man discovers a cache of old letters belonging to his father, prompting him to revisit the past. When: Saturday April 12, 3 to 5 p.m. Where: New Westminster Public Library, 716 6th Ave., New Westminster.

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Spoken INK: Burnaby Writers’ Society hosts launch of New Westminster resident Bertha Washington Walker’s memoir Love at First Sight: A 1950s Interracial Story. W h e n : Tuesday, April 15, 7:30 p.m. open mic sign-up, 8 p.m. author reading. Where: La Fontana Caffe, 101-3701 East Hastings, Burnaby. Info: www. BurnabyWritersNews.blogspot. com or bwscafe@gmail.com.

New Westminster Historical Society: Gary Miller and local historian Archie Miller talk early New West automobile history. Free and everyone welcome. When: Wednesday, April 16, 7:30 p.m. Where: Auditorium, New Westminster Public Library, 716 – 6th Ave., New Westminster.

Free Parent-Child Mother Goose Classes: Learn a repertoire of songs and stories to share with your child. Open to parents, Poetic Justice: Featuring David caregivers and children aged Blinkhorn, Kyle McKillop and six months to three years. Keith Wilkinson. Hosted by Sho When: Thursdays, April 3 to Wiley. When: Sunday, April 13, May 22, 10-11 a.m. Where: New 3-5 p.m. Where: Back room 4_NE041G114 of Westminster Salvation Army. Info: 604-522-5524.

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Employment Workshops: MOSAIC, a multilingual non-profit assisting immigrants a n d re f ug e e s w i t h settlement issues, hosts free employment workshops in English. W h e n : Thursdays, 1:30-3:30 p.m.; April 10-interview skills; April 17: job search strategies and networking; April 24: understanding labour market & employer expectations. Where: Bob Prittie Metrotown library branch, 6100 Willingdon Av e . , Burnaby. Register: 604438-8214 ext. 112. Annie: Royal City Musical Theatre celebrates its 25th anniversary with its 2014 production of “Annie.” When: Previews April 10-11 at 8 p.m., then April 12 to 26, 8 p.m. Where: Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth Ave., New Westminster. Tickets: $29-$45 at masseytheatre.com or 604-521-5050. Info: www. royalcitymusicaltheatre. com S u n d ay A f t e r n o o n Dances for 55+: Live music each week – come join us. When: Sundays, 12:45 – 3:45 p.m. Where: Century House, 620-Eighth St., New We s t m i n s t e r. Admission: $5 members and $6 non-members. Includes refreshments at intermission. Info: 604519-1066.

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Kwan returns to work By Tom Fletcher Black Press

VICTORIA – Vancouver Mount Pleasant MLA Jenny Kwan returned to work at the B.C. legislature Wednesday after a self-imposed exile in the wake of her involvement in lavish spending by Vancouver’s biggest poverty agency. Kwan continued to insist she had no knowledge of the inappropriate spending outlined in audits of the Portland Hotel Society, except for trips to Europe and Disneyland that she participated in. She said she has had no further contact with her estranged husband Dan Small since she took her unpaid leave of absence March 21. Directors of the society resigned after terminating the four executives, Mark Townsend, his wife Liz Evans, Kersten Stuerzbecher and Small. Kwan has maintained Small told her he was personally covering the family’s travel expenses, and she paid back $35,000 from a personal line of credit. Housing Minister Rich Coleman has said a new “professional” board will continue to examine society expenses, and if any potential fraud is discovered, it would be referred to Vancouver Police.

The society, which operates a string of hotels in Vancouver’s downtown east side and a supervised injection site for drug addicts, set up companies to do maintenance, pest control and other services. Coleman said those arrangements are being reviewed by the new board.

An audit by KPMG Forensic Inc. covered three years of expenses, 2010 through 2012. It found managers and directors expensed nearly $70,000 over three years on restaurants and more than $300,000 on travel. Trips were to Vienna, Paris, Bristol, Istanbul, New York City, Los

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A researcher tracking the spread of European fire ants says the tiny, stinging pests have likely burrowed into most communities in Metro Vancouver, the Fraser Valley and southern Vancouver Island. Thompson Rivers University biology professor Robert Higgins said he has positively identified fire ants in Chilliwack, Maple Ridge, Delta,

Richmond, Burnaby, Vancouver, North Vancouver, Victoria, Oak Bay and Courtenay. They were first identified in 2010 in the District of North Vancouver and can render parks unusable for purposes like picnicking, camping and lounging on the grass. “They’re coming in on landscaping plants and soil that have been shipped from out east,” Higgins said.

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spread. The ants have appeared in VanDusen Botanical Garden in Vancouver, at a garden centre on Marine Drive in south Burnaby and, most recently, in Richmond at McDonald Beach Park, where signs advise visitors to “avoid remaining stationary.” Grenz said digging up ant nests in winter, when they’re more compact, coupled with the spread of diatomaceous earth, shows some promise in eliminating fire ants. Higgins is also trying to lure ant colonies to relocate into plastic pipe traps. Grenz would like to conduct a Metro regional survey to better gauge where fire ants are entrenched. But she also wants the province to pursue legislation to stop ant-infested soil dug up at contaminated development sites from being moved to other properties. “We need to stop the movement of contaminated material,” Grenz said. “If we don’t get on the soil movement issue, there’s going to be ants all over the place. There isn’t anywhere in the Lower Mainland that they couldn’t potentially go to.” – with files from Martin van den Hemel

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Polygon unveils new community in Richmond: Avanti By Kerry Vital

Polygon Homes is bringing something brand-new to Richmond with Avanti, a three-tower community with an urban park. “The Avanti community is located in one of the best locations in the City of Richmond,” says Polygon Homes president and CEO Neil Chrystal. “Situated just one block east of the Aberdeen Canada Line Station, Avanti residents will be

steps away from hundreds of services, shops and restaurants including Aberdeen Centre and T&T Supermarket.” The first phase includes Richmond’s first Flatiron design building, a 15-storey tower with 164 one- and two-bedroom homes. Many of the homes will offer a panoramic view of the city, urban park or the North Shore mountains. Among the features in the homes will be engineered stone countertops, glass-tile backsplashes, flat-panel cabinetry and warm wood-style laminate flooring.

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The adjacent urban park is one of the best amenities at Avanti. “The park will have a public plaza for live performances, an interactive walking path, green space and luminous art by internationally renowned Pacific Northwest artist Dan Corson,” says Chrystal. “Avanti allows residents to live, commute, shop and relax within a two-block radius and Polygon is ecstatic to contribute to the exciting transformation of this entire neighbourhood.” The park is expected to be completed in 2015, and the first tower in 2016. Other amenities include a residents-only Jewel Box-style clubhouse with a fully equipped fitness centre with a dance and yoga studio, recording studio, games room and hotelstyle rooftop with a grand whirlpool. There will also be a Googleplex-influenced multimedia lounge. The sales centre will open on April 12. For more information, check out www.polyhomes.com, call 604-2769186 or visit the sales centre at 8311 Cambie Road, Richmond.

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The CresseyKitchen is one of the most stunning parts of the homes at Cadence, with stainless-steel appliances, quartz countertops and a marble backsplash. Homeowners will have access to tons of amenities, including an expansive podium rooftop garden. Other beautiful features of the homes include wide-plank engineered hardwood flooring, large windows and a rain shower head in the bathroom for an extra luxurious feeling.

Richmond’s healthiest homes at Cressey’s Cadence By Kerry Vital

Luxury and style is evident at Cressey’s Cadence, a new project in Richmond’s Oval Village that will eventually include two residential towers and tons of amenities. “This is the first master-planned mixeduse community in Richmond,” says David Evans, development manager for Cressey. “It’s anchored by the Oval itself, and everything is built up ... around it.” The location is one of the driving forces behind Cadence. Just a block from the water and its leisure and recreation opportunities, Cadence will be one of the most wellconnected developments in the city, with shopping, dining and transit all within walking distance or on-site. “People are recognizing the benefits of the Oval Village,” says Evans. Healthy living is top of mind at Cadence, especially with its proximity to the Richmond Olympic Oval. “We have a grand perspective for interior

air quality, earth, water and personal wellbeing,” says Evans. “Each suite has individual water filtration and energy recovery ventilation that brings fresh air into each home.” Every suite will have air-conditioning to keep you cool in the summer and warm in the winter, as well as an outdoor space perfect for entertaining and over-height ceilings that contribute to the airy and spacious feeling. Cressey has decided not to include carpet in the homes, and instead features wide-plank engineered hardwood flooring throughout, with tile in the bathrooms. Perhaps one of the best parts of the homes at Cadence is the famous CresseyKitchen, with stainless-steel appliances, fully integrated Chef ’s Wall, polished quartz countertops complemented by a marble backsplash and European-inspired full-height cabinetry and task lighting. “People are thrilled and surprised by the kitchen itself,” says Evans. “It’s like a kitchen in a single-family home. It’s a show-stopper.” Elegant bathrooms have quartz countertops and wood-grained floating vanities with under-cabinet lighting and a modern polished marble tile floor. The ensuite has heated tile flooring by Nu-heat, for that extra touch of luxury. A rain shower head adds a spa-like feel to the space, complemented by stylish chrome faucets. Continuing the theme of healthy living at Cadence, there will be a branch of Steve Nash

Fitness World on the ground level, and every homeowner will be given a membership. There will also be an array of shops, restaurants and other commercial spaces on the bottom level, making running errands convenient. An expansive podium rooftop garden will feature an outdoor patio and barbecue area, outdoor fireplace, reflecting pond, private gardening plots and a children’s play area, among many other amenities. Cadence will also have a private concierge service. For more information, visit www.cressey. com/cadence or call 604-276-8683. The presentation centre in Richmond is open by appointment.

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Enjoy spectacular panoramic mountain views from this beautifully maintained and nicely updated 20 year old majestic home. Located on a lovely quiet street at the cusp of Cariboo Heights subdivision, close to schools, parks, shopping and transit. Bright, spacious 4,183 square feet with six bedrooms, two dens, six bathrooms, and two kitchens this home has newer paint and flooring, featuring a granite entrance, hardwood flooring in living and dining rooms, new carpets in bedrooms and upstairs halls. This lovely home has three decks and a patio, two gas fireplaces, beautiful open kitchen and family room area with modern island, granite counters, newer appliances. Upstairs has four bedrooms and three bathrooms; downstairs is a fully finished two bedroom suite with two bathrooms. Double garage and open parking for six to eight cars.

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Applicants must have the ability to understand the technical aspects of pre - cast concrete products and with confidence present innovative and proven applications to engineers and other product specifiers and help develop and present effective marketing strategies to further the use of pre-cast concrete products in all aspects of underground civil infrastructure construction. The position entails working with established industry associations and public organizations with the goal of expounding our success in providing practical, long term solutions at the overall least cost for the construction of roads, storm & sanitary sewers, culverts and storm water treatment.

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

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 115

EDUCATION

130

HELP WANTED

INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL. NO Simulators. In-the-seat training. Real world tasks. Weekly start dates. Job board! Funding options. SignUp online! iheschool.com 1-866-399-3853

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

HELP WANTED

Atlas Power Sweeping LABOURERS NEEDED Pressure Washing Parkades & Sidewalks. Must be hard working with a good attitude. Burnaby based. Must be available to work nights and weekends. Good driving record & abstract req’d. Email: jobs@atlasg.net or Fax: 604-294-5988

Warehouse Supervisor Required F/T for 18 WHEELS LOGISTICS COMPANY 7185 11TH Avenue, Burnaby, BC $22.00/hr Co-ordinate, assign and review the work of employees engaged in shipping, receiving, storing, distributing and maintaining inventories of materials. Scheduling transportation crews and routes. Plan, organize and oversee operational logistics. Establish work schedules and procedures. Two years of relevant experience. Contact: Michael Email: wlogistics@yahoo.ca

CARRIERS NEEDED

142 OFFICE SUPPORT/CLERKS

YOUTH & ADULTS

A building materials supply company has an immediate opening for a full-time administrative assistant. This person needs to be reliable, friendly, polite, and a self starter. Responsibilities: Applicant will be responsible for coordinating shipments, data entry, answering telephones and responding to customer inquiries, communicating with vendors, creating and filing purchase orders, website updates, answering telephones in a courteous manner, maintaining a positive attitude toward customers and team members, and other miscellaneous tasks. Great benefits and salary is commensurate with experience. Forward resumes to hr@royaletileco.com.

Deliver newspapers (2x per week) on Wednesdays and Fridays in your area. Papers are dropped off at your home with the flyers pre-inserted! Call Christy 604-436-2472

for available routes email

Email circulation@burnaby newsleader.com

EXPERIENCED Lane Closure Tech’s and Traffic Control people req’d. immediately. 604-996-2551 or email Trafﬁc_King@shaw.ca

154

RETAIL

Fashion Sales Associate part-time position available to work 4-5 WEEK days, no weekends and no evenings. Approx. 5 hrs/day for a mobile clothing service Job requirements are: * have sales experience * enjoy working with seniors * have own transportation * ideal position for semi-retired sales people. email resumes to: Cocosclothestoyou@shaw.ca

Only those of interest will be contacted. Van Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility.

160

TRADES, TECHNICAL

CABINETRY/ MILLWORK FOREMAN

604 575 5555

130

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

ATTENTION: Utility Tree Workers. Quad L Enterprises Ltd. is looking for Certified Utility Arborists and Slasher Operators. Full time work. Email hr@isley.ca or fax 780-532-1250

TRAVEL with bcclassified.com

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

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

PERSONAL SERVICES 182

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

Mi-tec Millwork & Cabinetry has an opportunity for a qualified Shop Foreman. Minimum 5 years’ experience supervising a team of 5 or more cabinet makers. Please email shop@mi-tec.com for further details See us at www.mi-tec.com Plumber req’d For Ankon Plumbing & Heating Ltd. located at 3737 Nithsdale St. Burnaby $24/hr. Read blueprints, drawings & specifications to determine layout of plumbing system, water supply network and waste and drainage systems. Cut openings in walls and floors to accommodate pipe & pipe fittings. Measure, cut, bend and thread pipes using hand and power tools or machines. Trade diploma/Cert. in Plumbing & min. 1 year of relevant experience required. Location of work: Various locations in lower mainland region. Please Contact: Antonios ankonplumb@yahoo.ca or Fax: 604-676-7634

130

HELP WANTED

Need CA$H Today? Own a vehicle? Borrow up to $25,000. Snapcarcash.com 604-777-5046

188

LEGAL SERVICES

CRIMINAL RECORD? Pardon Services Canada. Established 1989. Confidential, Fast, & Affordable. A+BBB Rating. RCMP Accredited. Employment & Travel Freedom. Free Consultation 1-8NOW-PARDON (1-866-972-7366) RemoveYourRecord.com

130

HELP WANTED

NEED EXTRA

CASH? We’re looking for carriers!

Deliver newspapers on Wednesdays & Fridays

LEADER

CARRIERS NEEDED FOR UPCOMING ROUTES IN

BURNABY

EDUCATION

ROUTE#

QTY

BOUNDARIES

BB22112104

108

Rumble St - Clinton St, Boundary Rd - Kaymar Dr

BB22122153

Victory St - Rumble St, Waverley Av - Nelson Av

BB22122165

Portland St - Marine Dr, Nelson Av

BB22122171

Victory St - Rumble St, Frederick Av - Waverley Av

BB22622651

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Grassmere St - Bond St, Booth Av - Kira Crt

BB22812803

146

Bond St - Kingsway, Smith Av - Patterson Av

BB22902913

Fir St - Warren St, Boundary Rd - Smith Av

BB23013002

102

Spruce St - Monarch St, Mahon Av - Percival Av

Property Management Assistant

BB23023052

Godwin Av - Laurel St, Douglas Rd

Skilled property management assistant required for a small property management company in Vancouver. Min. 5 years experience. Send resume to:

BB23023056

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Sprott St - Kincaid St, Douglas Rd - Norland Av

Minimum Requirements; • Professional designation related to the Engineering discipline, preference given to Professional Engineer certification registered with APEGBC. • Exp. in structural engineering of civil construction products or projects. Assets; • Exp. in technical marketing to engineers, municipalities and governmental agencies. • Training or certification in Auto Cad applications. We offer; • Attractive Salary • Beneﬁts including extended health, life insurance, critical illness insurance, employee assistance program, etc. • Future personal growth and development program. Please send cover letter and resume to our Human Resources: mikejr@ langleyconcretegroup.com

info@rockwellpm.ca Searching for your dream home or selling it? This is the location. Listings include everything from acreage, farms/ranches to condos and waterfront homes.

bcclassified.com

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

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EDUCATION

115

EDUCATION

Excavator & Backhoe Training. Be employable in 4-6wks. Call today (604)546-7600. www.rayway.ca

For more info call 604.436.2472

or email zchecker4@burnabynewsleader.com

An easy way to earn extra money! Be part of a great team!

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CONCRETE & PLACING

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 287

Placing & Finishing * Forming * Site Prep, old concrete removal * Excavation & Reinforcing * Re-Re Specialists 34 Years Exp. Free Estimates. coastalconcrete.ca

Call: Rick (604) 202-5184

260

One Call Does it All

www.paintspecial.com

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

604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley

288

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

15% SENIORS DISCOUNT A+ Rating with BB Bureau

300

* DRAINAGE * PRUNING * BOBCAT SERVICE * MAINTENANCE * RETAINING WALLS ~~~ Free Estimates ~~~

341

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

287

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

SKY VIEW ROOFING LTD.

Need A Vehicle! Guaranteed Auto Loan. Apply Now, 1.877.680.1231 www.UapplyUdrive.ca

Maple Ridge rancher, 2bdr +den, lg lot, 19’x15’ wrkshop 220V, new furnace, $415K. 604-944-8100. Aluminum patio cover, sunroom, railing and vinyl. 604-521-2688 www.PatioCoverVancouver.com

627

HOMES WANTED

639 REAL ESTATE SERVICES 374

TREE SERVICES

Difﬁculty Making Payments? No Equity? Expired Listing? Penalty? We Take Over Payments! No Fees! www.GVCPS.ca / 604-786-4663

PETS 25 yrs in rooﬁng industry

Family owned & operated. Fully ins. We do Cedar Shakes, conversions, concrete tiles. torchon, fibreglass shingles, restoration & repairs. 20 yr labour warr. 604-427-2626 or 723-2626 www.mainlandroof.com

.Brothers Moving -604-720-0931

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

477

PETS

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

706

Entlebucher/Swiss Mtn pups, short-hair, family raised, gentle, vet chck, 1st shots, dewormed. $1200 each. 604-795-7662.

356

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

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

TOTAL RENOVATIONS

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

Repair, Replace, Remodel...

SPECIALIZING IN • Basement Suites • Kitchens • Baths • Remodels • Additions • Flooring • Painting • Drywall • Much More Since 1972 Dan 778-837-0771

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

604-572-3733 www.tkhaulaway.com

HELP WANTED

bradsjunkremoval.com

Hauling Anything.. But Dead Bodies!! 20 YARD BINS AVAILABLE We Load or You Load !

LAB X PUPS, very eager, ready to go. $500. Call/text 604-845-3972 Chwk. MUST LOVE DOGS!!! Fostering and adoption needed for medium - large dogs. Bring a loved one home today! Call 604.583.4237 http://homeatlastdogrescuebc.ca 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

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 560

REAL ESTATE

Serving Metro Vancouver Since 1988

609

APARTMENT/CONDOS

RIER

FRASER PROSPECT

WALKER MANOR

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

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

FREE TOWING 7 days/wk. We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022 #1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME 604.683.2200 The Scrapper

6985 Walker Ave

Please Call

604-358-9575

To arrange a viewing, call Carol at 604.319.8812

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

BURNABY

GABLE GARDENS MOVE IN INCENTIVE • • • • • •

Nice, clean and quiet 1 bdrm, $850-$860. Walk to Highgate Close to transit & schools Upgraded suite Cat okay On site manager Please call 604-521-3448 for viewing.

Burnaby NELSON PLACE TOWNHOMES 2701 – 2755 Bainbridge Ave. Reno’d 2-3 Bdrms Townhomes 2 Level, Private Enclosed Yard, Laminate Flooring, Huge Storage Room, Near Sperling Skytrain & Schools. Pets Ok! From $1,200 604.540-2028 or 778.714-7815

736

Park Crest Apts.

Brad’s Bin Service 604.220.5865

Asking $163,000 - #9-45 Fourth Columbia Skytrain Stn at your doorstep 1 bdrm 645sf NE facing, PETS OK. Inste strg. Pat Ginn, Sutton Westcoast 604-220-9188 by appt.

625

1 & 2 Bedroom Reno’d suites located in upgraded blding in cul-du-sac. Next to large green space. Incl’s heat, hot water and basic cable. Walk to Highgate mall. Quiet and clean. Cat okay. Deposit required. For viewing....

750

859

UTILITY TRAILERS

2009 WELLS CARGO TRAILER SW8, 5ft. x 8ft. Black w/ wood flr.

ONLY USED 3 TIMES for catering events. Bought brand new off lot. No accidents. Mint Cond. $3400obo. 604-488-9161 South Surrey

NEW WEST 2 bdrm gr/lvl suite, full bath, large kitch & dining area, all brand new appls. Nr amens. Avail May 1. $875 incl util 604-339-8616 NEW WEST 7th Ave/12 St. Bright 2 bdrm bsmt suite, nr transit & all amens, newly reno’d with h/w flrs, cat ok. Avail now. $975 inc utils. Students welcome. 604-521-5156.

751

SUITES, UPPER

NEW WEST McBride/2nd St. 3 Bdr upper suite, lrg livrm & dinrm, big deck, 5 appli’s, lots of pkng - 1 car garage pkng. N/S, pet ok. Avail now $1750 incl all utils. 604-777-1767.

752

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 809

Call 604-540-6725

FOR SALE BY OWNER BURNABY

Villa Del Mar 6630 Telford Ave.

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

SUITES, LOWER

BURNABY, 1 bdrm g/l ste, sep ent, suit mature person(s), sh ldry. NS/NP. $750 incl util 604-430-5250

mikes hauling 604-516-9237

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

HOMES FOR RENT

Maple Ridge: 3 bdrm character rancher 1/4 acre 2 lrg sheds Lots of prkg May1. $1450. 604-941-3259

BURNABY

Take a walk through the Classifieds for the best bargains around! bcclassified.com Phone 604-575-5555

• Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal

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

APARTMENT/CONDO

MISC. FOR SALE

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

604.220.JUNK(5865)

SE C 472 A E L P 36-2 4 4 60

Grange St & McMurray Ave

Clean & Quiet Location. Large & Spacious Suites.

LAB PUPPIES. Chocolate, golden, black. 6 weeks. Ready. Mission area. $600. Norm 604-814-0706

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

PARKVIEW TOWERS

Proudly Managed by Bentall Kennedy Residential Services

$45/Hr

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

845

778-858-9969

Chihuahua pups, playful, cuddly, family raised, vet check, 1st shots, avail now. $525. 604-794-5844

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

www.affordablemoversbc.com

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS

1997 CAMRY, 4 door, 4 cyl, auto, loaded, new tires, aircared, mint cond. $3400 obo. 604-936-1270

Please Call

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

FIVE STAR ROOFING

AFFORDABLE MOVING

r aby fo delivery n r u B in per ewspa Fridays! n r o o nd o-d door-t dnesdays a e nd on W hicle a uired. e v e l Reliab license req river’s valid d ALL:

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

RENT TO OWN

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

Mainland Rooﬁng Ltd.

D E D NEE

Call Manager @ Phone: 604-526-0147

• DIFFICULTY SELLING? •

RENTALS

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

CAR TER FLOA

RIVIERA MANOR 409 Ash St. New Westminster 1 Bed. 2nd floor and 2 Bed. Penthouse available. Heat, hot water and T.V. cable included.

PACIFIC WEST PLAZA

MOVING & STORAGE

130

NEW WESTMINSTER

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

www.skyviewroofingltd.com 604-615-0299

GET the BEST for your MOVING we are Licensed & Insured 24/7 Senior Discount 778-773-3737

LT ADU

1 Bedrooms available near Lougheed Mall and transit. Rent includes heat & hot water. Sorry No Pets. Refs required.

Call (604) 931-2670

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

604-537-4140

HELP WANTED

SUNDECKS

Call Ian 604-724-6373

LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE

130

Welcome Home !

372

POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING

GIN GARDENER - Landscaping, Garden Care, Power Raking, Power Wash. Trimming & Paving Stones. 20 Yrs Exp. Reasonable Rates 604.725.5561 or 604.589.2748 CHECK CLASSIFIEDS bcclassified.com 604-575-5555

778-788-1867 COQUITLAM

SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE

Call 604-862-1604

✓

PRESSURE WASHING

POWER WASHING since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Call Simon for prompt service. 604-230-0627

AUTO FINANCING

CALL ANYTIME TO VIEW LANGLEY SxS Duplex plus 1/2 acre lot, reno’d, Rent $2300/mo. Asking $499K. 604-807-6565.

JUNK REMOVAL By RECYCLE-IT! 604.587.5865

PLUMBING

810

MOVE IN TODAY!!!

(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Services.

338

APARTMENT/CONDO

EVERGREEN PLACE

Certified, Insured & Bonded Reliable & Affordable Journeyman Avail 24/7 Call 604-345-0899

LANDSCAPING

320

706

TRANSPORTATION

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

SPRING SPECIAL: Power Rake + Fertilizer +Lime. Lawn cut $25 & up Banana Landscaping 604-992-5731

ADVANCED RENO’S & LANDSCAPING Landscape Design/Installation

FOR SALE BY OWNER

3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour

GREENWORKS Redevelopment Inc. Hedges, Pavers, Ponds & Walls. Returfing, Demos, Drainage, Concrete cutting, Jack hammering, old swimming pools filled in & decks. 778-710-2185

Brad 778-552-3900

625

100% Heating & Plumbing

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

GARDENING

RUBBISH REMOVAL

RENTALS

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

Call Robert 604-941-1618 OR 604-844-4222

# 1 BACKHOE & BOBCAT services Drainage, trucking, oil tank removal Yard/clean-up, cement & pavement re & re. 604-341-4446.

356

REAL ESTATE

Running this ad for 10yrs

If I can’t do it It can’t be done

263 EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE

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

HOME REPAIRS

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

PAINT SPECIAL

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

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

281

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

Call Mike 778-867-0841

ELECTRICAL

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

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

AUTO ACCESSORIES/ PARTS

NOTICE TO CREDITORS RE: THE ESTATE of KATHLEEN E. THOMPSON, late of Burnaby, in the Province of British Columbia. Retired, Deceased. All claims against the above estate, duly verified by Statutory Declaration, and with particulars and valuation of security held, if any, must be sent to the undersigned before May 2, 2014.

Concentra Trust Executors 333 - 3rd Avenue North, Saskatoon SK S7K 2M2

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. CALL 778-994-2334 TO VIEW! Move in TODAY! autocredit

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OUR GARDEN CENTRE IS NOW OPEN! Visit our two flagship stores for everything you need to make a garden beautiful

FRUIT TREES HAVE ARRIVED! FROM

VEGETABLE PLANTS! FROM

$ 39

4 packs & 6 packs

Skus: 33-6420, 6459, 0183, 6414, 6460, 6410, 4656, 6461

Skus: 33-0269, 33-0277

Apple, Peach, Plum, Cherry, Pear, Combination Fruit Trees and more from a quality grower.

4” PERENNIALS Great selection of plants Skus: 33-1799

Steer Manure 10kg

CIL Golf Green Fertilizer 6kg

59-2300

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SALE

ONLY

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SALE

pring Get your Passport to S ow! card in select stores n

Worx 13A Electric Lawn Mower 17” 60-1717 • Regular $259.99

SALE

219

99 Turfbuilder Pro 400M 59-2292 • Regular $18.99

SALE

* S T N A L Get $10 in FREE P STORE *DETAILS IN

SALE PRICES VALID FRIDAY, APRIL 11, 2014 TO THURSDAY, APRIL 17, 2014 Grandview Highway and Bentall Street, Vancouver 2830 Bentall Street | 2 blocks west of Boundary Road Store Phone: 604-431-3570 Store Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-10pm • Sat 9am-9pm • Sun 9am-8pm Auto Parts: 604-431-3571 Auto Service: 604-431-3572 | Tires: 604-431-3573 Auto Centre Hours: Mon-Fri 7am-7pm, Sat & Sun 8am-6pm

Marine Way and Byrne Road, Burnaby 7200 Market Crossing | Corner of Marine Way and Byrne Rd Store Phone: 604-451-5888, press 1 for Auto Service Store Hours: Mon-Sat 9am-9pm, Sun. 9am-6pm Auto Service Hours: Mon-Sat 8am-6pm, Sun 9am-6pm Ample free parking

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