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Bailey bridge decision a ‘disaster’ Ruling imposing twolane crossing rankles councillor Grant Granger

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A New Westminster councillor called an arbitrator’s decision to side with Coquitlam over the Bailey bridge issue “a complete disaster.” In making his binding ruling, arbitrator S. Glenn Sigurdson said Coquitlam’s arguments for a twolane crossing were more persuasive GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION

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than New West’s position it should Avenue intersection even more only be one lane. congested than it already is. New Westminster Coquitlam says a one-lane started replacement of the crossing is inadequate. structurally unsound one-lane Sigurdson did not give his Bailey bridge that connects reasons. Braid Street with United “It’s a complete disaster,” Boulevard in Coquitlam this said New West Coun. Bill week. The crossing has been Harper. “The arbitrator HARPER closed since March. either didn’t understand New West has been or decided that Coquitlam steadfast in its objection to a twohad a position that was better than lane crossing. The city believes it ours. When they don’t explain it, it’s will make the Braid and Brunette difficult to respond.”

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Queensborough whistle cessation An information meeting about plans for whistle cessation and railway safety in New Westminster will be held in Queensborough next

week. The city and the Southern Railway of B.C. will hold the session at Rozzini’s Restaurant, 211 Ewen Drive, on Wednesday starting at 7 p.m. It will update the community on the progress made since the city established a railway advisory committee in August 2012. It will also provide anticipated timelines for completion of work being planned to deal with the issues.

Police seek suspect New Westminster police are asking for help in identifying a man who is a “person of interest” in a recent break and enter. He is a Caucasian male with a bald or shaved head who was wearing a blue jacket, white shirt and dark pants and shoes. Anyone with any information should contact Const. Todd Sweet at 604-529-2439.

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Writing can be a messy business but is ultimately rewarding. The writing workshop Wading Into the Swamp: Getting Messy with Writing will help guide you through the process. Presented by the Royal City Literary Arts Society in conjunction with the New Westminster Public Library, it will be held on Tuesday, July 15 at 6:30 pm. Pre-register at the library 604-527-4667 or email secretary@rclas.com.

Wednesday, July 9, 2014 7:00 pm Rozzini’s Restaurant, 211 Ewen Ave.

Daniela Elza will direct the workshop in which participants write, share and listen. They will then discuss the importance and the messiness of this generative process of writing and its discoveries.

The City of New Westminster and Southern Railway are hosting an information meeting regarding railway whistle cessation and community railway safety along the Southern Railway corridor.

The New Westminster Public Library is at 716 6th Avenue; 604-527-4660; listener@nwpl.ca.

This is to update the community on progress made on these matters along with anticipated timelines for completion. For further information, please contact 604-527-4523.

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Sapperton photographer finds fame on Instagram Mario Bartel

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Nothing gets Doug Dorsett out of bed quicker than a dreary West Coast morning. While everyone else just wants to crawl back under the covers to wait for the rain to stop, Dorsett slips out of his Sapperton home to photograph the back alleys and concrete plazas of Downtown Vancouver or New Westminster. Dorsett loves working in the soft, diffuse light of a grey, overcast day. He’s drawn to the empty streets, sidewalks MARIO BARTEL/NEWSLEADER and stairs, mostly deserted by Doug Dorsett has been recognized by The Guardian newspaper as one of the top urban photographers those who’d rather wait out the on the social media website Instagram. weather. Capturing those scenes with his with descriptive hashtags. The attention from The Guardian Canon G10 and Nikon 70D cameras At first, Dorsett was dubious. came out of the blue. He’d received an recently earned Dorsett recognition by “I thought it was a teenager thing email from the respected newspaper The Guardian newspaper in London, they used for selfies,” said Dorsett. asking a few questions, then thought England, as one of the top 10 urban But then visitors to his Instagram nothing further of it. photographers in the world on the site started leaving comments. They Until Dorsett’s cellphone “blew up” social media platform Instagram. said they loved Dorsett’s eye for with messages of new followers, and And here’s the thing: Dorsett’s not a details and perspective. They said new fans. He now has more than 4,500 professional photographer. they loved how Dorsett’s stark, followers. When he’s done shooting black-and-white images made familiar The notoriety has also tweaked architectural details, the play of light streetscapes look new and fresh. Dorsett to greater possibilities. He’s and shadow across a parkade, a lone One even said Dorsett’s rainy-day sold a few prints, mostly to friends. pedestrian striding across an alley, photos managed to make Vancouver And he’s putting together a portfolio Dorsett gets back on SkyTrain to “look romantic.” to show to galleries. He’d love to head to his desk job as an operations Many commenters became someday exhibit in the new Anvil manager at LifeLabs in Burnaby. followers, automatically alerted any Centre. Photography is his passion, his chance time Dorsett posted a new photo to But mostly Dorsett loves how to step away from his busy day-to-day his account. showcasing his passion on Instagram life and do something for himself. Encouraged by the feedback, has made him feel part of a world “I find it so tranquil,” said Dorsett worked on developing his eye. much bigger than his solitary pursuits Dorsett of his early morning photo On one expedition into Vancouver, for the perfect photo. expeditions. he found a single daffodil sprouting “I’m now connected to other It was his 16-year-old daughter in a planter at the foot of the Bentall photographers all around the world. Carter who urged him to share his Centre. I thought it would always just be a photos with more than just family But the light wasn’t quite right. So hobby.” and friends. She signed him up for an he went back twice more before the Instagram account, taught him how daffodil died to capture the image he • Dorsett’s Instagram account is to upload his photos, and label them wanted. instagram.com/akaalec

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The Dublin Castle Neighbourhood Grill in the old BC Pen gatehouse building has closed. In a message on the restaurant’s Facebook page, owner Chaya Katrensky said she was forced to shutter the doors July 1 when the Canada Revenue Agency took “action against the company.” She said her lawyers advised her she had no choice but to close. Katrensky didn’t return a phone call from the NewsLeader before deadline to provide further elaboration. The CRA said it couldn’t comment on specific cases. Patrons of the restaurant were quick to post messages of support and sorrow to the Dublin Castle’s Facebook page. “I am truly sorry and

devastated by this news,” said Katie Marshall. “So many great meals and conversations.” “The patio was the best in New Westminster,” said Nancy Kato of the popular Irish-themed restaurant with an outdoor patio offering an expansive view over the Fraser River. “Sorry to hear this.” At least two customers who were married at the restaurant also chimed in with their dismay. “It was like having drinks with family when we came there,” said Sarah Marie Heavenor, who was married at the restaurant three years ago. “It will be missed,” said Jaime Glavin, who tied the knot at the Dublin two years ago and has returned for her anniversary. It’s been a tough year for the Dublin Castle. In March the restaurant’s former co-owner Fred Bilawey was charged

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Balancing speed and safety It just got quicker to get around parts of British Columbia. On Wednesday, the provincial government announced new, higher speed limits on 35 sections of rural highways, with more promised for later in the summer. In total, drivers will be able to put their gas foot down a little harder on 1,300 kms of blacktop. The Ministry of Transportion says serious crashes on provincial highways have decreased 28 per cent since 2003. Cars are safer, drivers have more technology and education at their disposal. Enforcement is better. While lead-footed drivers and owners of sports cars may celebrate the decision, not everyone is happy. The RCMP who patrol many of those highways and attend to the carnage that sometimes results from excessive speeding don’t like the new limits. ICBC is worried about safety and vows to monitor those stretches of highway with the new limits to see if there’s an effect on crash rates and severity. Truckers aren’t pleased with the new limits either. The B.C. Trucking Association says it will direct their drivers to stick to their current speed policies because the faster a fully loaded truck travels, the longer it takes to stop. Also, the faster a truck moves, the more fuel it consumes. That money comes out of the pockets of truckers and, ultimately, consumers. To alleviate safety concerns, the province has said it will adjust speed limits to weather conditions on some of those stretches of highway. Too many drivers already treat speed limits as a suggestion, rather than law. Now their threshold has just been raised.

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Look at needs of education system A letter to B.C. Education Minister Peter Fassbender: For the 17 years that my children have been in the education system, I have been extremely lucky to have a job with flexible hours. I was able to volunteer at my children’s schools and it has been an incredible experience. I have had the opportunity to drive on field trips, volunteer in classrooms, run fundraisers and sit on school planning councils (SPCs) and parent advisory councils. I have worked with teachers, administrators and coaches. When I started volunteering as part of the school community, sitting on SPCs was exciting. While working on school plans, we would research best practices in helping struggling learners; at a district level, we would have evenings trying to decide our priorities in spending. Very quickly, however, SPCs became about how far we could push class size and composition. At the district level, it became

Ramona Chu about deciding on what could be cut. In the 2010-11 school year, my fellow SPC parent rep and I became horrified at the class composition at the middle school level and the time, effort and money spent on grievances. We wrote to George Abbott, who was then the minister of education. The response was to take up the issue with our school board. We followed his advice and the response from the board was that there was not enough funding to address class composition issues. Three years on, with further cuts in the education system, the ministry is still refusing to acknowledge the issues. You govern through talking

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Driving is a privilege, not a right I regularly cross the road at Fifth Street and Eighth Avenue, often with my five- and sevenyear-olds in tow. Crossing that intersection is a place of constant stress because I know it means nine cars out of 10 will not stop, even when I am clearly in the middle of the road. I’ve had cars come within inches of me, and have been sworn at so many times I’ve lost count. Sometimes they yell at me to “use a crosswalk” as they flip me the bird. Well now, if they weren’t in such a rush, I could tell them that as per section 179, Part 3, Chapter 318 of the Motor Vehicle Act, unmarked intersections are crosswalks, and “the driver of a vehicle must yield the right of way to a pedestrian where traffic control signals are not in place or not in operation when the pedestrian is crossing.” It is my legal right to cross there and the sidewalk even leads down into the road, clearly marking the line in which a pedestrian should take. In other words, drivers must stop, and not doing so means they should get a ticket. So I’d like to remind people that driving is a privilege, not a right. And everyone needs to know the rules of the road. Yes, I know drivers will complain that pedestrians and cyclists regularly flout the rules as well, no argument there. But when the driver is clearly in the wrong, please don’t swear at me in front of my children

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in our view, have an even greater impact on families, the economy and provincial revenue from the Lower Mainland,” it says. They say the province should instead lobby for more federal contributions to fit their plan’s time frame. The mayors also want the province to clarify whether they could use a vehicle levy, a regional sales tax or new regional

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The homes at Misson Group Homes’ Secret Ridge are spacious and elegant, with plenty of natural light, custom wood shaker cabinetry in the kitchen, above, luxurious bathrooms, top right, and tons of space for entertaining or relaxing.

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Secret Ridge, built by Mission Group Homes on Coquitlam’s Burke Mountain, is no longer a secret due to its amazing location, stunning homes and large floorplans. “You won’t find this anywhere else in Metro Vancouver,” says sales manager Barbara Hughes. “They feel like single-family homes, without the maintenance and upkeep.” The duplex homes, which Mission Group calls “paired homes” and which are more than double the size of a usual townhome, have already garnered an extremely positive response. The project is over 75 per cent sold, and Hughes notes that the location is one of the biggest draws. “It’s a beautiful setting,” she says. “There’s no one near you, so it feels incredibly private.” Secret Ridge is situated within the Foothills at Burke Mountain community, and bordered by East and West Smiling Creek, making your new home feel like it’s a part of nature. “This a really unique product offering in a beautiful, growing community,” says JoAnne Adamson, director of sales at Mission Group. “It’s an ideal location; there’s no one else offering this kind of opportunity.”

Craftsman-style architecture lends itself to great curb appeal, along with spacious southfacing covered decks and patios, double-wide attached garages and painted wooden fences surrounding each yard. Inside, rich wood laminate flooring throughout the main living areas and soaring vaulted ceilings (with many up to 17 feet) on the main floor welcome you home. The gourmet kitchen includes custom wood shaker cabinetry, complemented by double thick polished granite countertops with a full-height mosaic tiled backsplash, an expansive kitchen island and undercabinet lighting for extra illumination while you cook. Homeowners can choose Kitchen Aid stainless-steel appliances as an optional upgrade. Luxurious bathrooms are another feature of Secret Ridge. All of them include custom wood shaker cabinetry, with the master ensuite going above and beyond with their own double thick granite countertops and large format polished porcelain tile flooring. The main bathroom and secondary ensuite (depending on floor plan) have square-edge laminate countertops, a full-width vanity mirror and a soaker tub and/or full height shower with a gorgeous tile surround. The master-on-main floorplans have been appealing to downsizers and young families alike, Hughes says. One of the floorplans actually has two master suites; one on the main floor and one on the upper floor. “It works well for people who have family living with them,” Hughes says. “It’s very

appealing that way.” Because the homes are paired with another one, all of them are prime corner homes, and have been built wider than any other home in the area. “I can’t stress enough how large these homes feel,” Hughes says. “ Homeowners at Secret Ridge are within easy driving distance to everything the Tri Cities have to offer, including dining,

shopping, leisure opportunities and excellent schools. Burke Mountain itself is steadily growing, with its own restaurants, retail opportunities, trails and schools. Remaining homes at Secret Ridge start at $669,900. For more information, visit www. secretridge.ca, call 604-916-8805 or stop by the display home at #105-3458 Burke Village Promenade, open Saturday to Wednesday between noon and 5 p.m.

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This week’s feature properties ...

Glenbrooke NORTH at 44 7th Avenue, New Westminster

NEW LISTING 4:30 SA OPEN T & SUN 2:30-

Gorgeous, bright & spacious, 3 level, 4 bdrm + den, 2.5 bath, 2225 sf character home with gorgeous Mtn views out front & private yard w/ inground pool, patios & grass in back. This lovely home feats large picture windows in LR, hdwd flrs, wood burning f/p, coved & arched ceilings, leaded glass wndws & doors, updated baths & elec, newer furnace, h/w tank, pool heater & pump. Refin’d sound proof rec room & den in bsmt, single garage & more. Large lot, quiet street in desirable Glenbrooke North close to Elementary & Middle school, parks, shopping & transit.

Priced at $819,900

Amazing VIEWS at 118A Miner Street, New Westminster Fabulous river & mtn views from this reno’d 2 lvl, 2429 sf, 5 bdrm, 2.5 bath strata titled 2/3 UP/DOWN DUPLEX on quiet residential family oriented street near schools, parks, shopping & Skytrain. This unique property has open plan w/spacious LR w/gas f/p & picture wndws, ornately textured ceilings, newer maple kitchen w/black applcs, gas stove & pantry, 3 spacious bdrms + 1.5 baths on 1366 sf main floor + 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 1013 sf accommodation down. Partly covered 528 sf sundeck, 5 year old hiefficiency furnace, dble wndws, metal roof, newer h/w tank, superb sound proofing between floors, updated elec & plumbing, nice landscaping, 24’ x 12’ workshop, single garage + open parking. Shows very well!

NEW LISTING OPEN SUN 2:30-4:30

Priced at $635,000

Francis Way TOWNHOME at #35 245 Francis Way, New Westminster

NEW LISTING OPEN SUN 2:30-4:30

Beautfiul, bright & spacious 3 lvl, 1444 sf, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, level entry T/H w/huge tandem garage below. Built in 2007, this nicely decorated home has open kitchen w/granite counters, SS applcs, LR/elec f/p, master bdrm w/WI closets & full ensuite, h/w floors on main, newer paint, extra shelving, bug screens, B/I vac system, huge SW patio & more. Complex is well maint’d & managed and has access to the Boiler house amenities with exercise centre, social lounge, outdoor basketball court & media room. Located close to shopping, Queens Park, schools & transit. Pet ok.

Priced at $558,000

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FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

INDEX IN BRIEF FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS ...............1-8

IN MEMORIAM GIFTS

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 130

HELP WANTED

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS ...9-57 TRAVEL.............................................61-76 CHILDREN ........................................80-98

ADMINISTRATIVE SALES COORDINATOR

EMPLOYMENT .............................102-198 BUSINESS SERVICES...................203-387

Required for Morningstar Homes, developer and builder of single family homes. Must have 3 to 5 yrs. of exp. in the real estate or construction industry. Experience in a real estate office and/or conveyancing a definite plus. You are an effective multi-tasker and keen to work in a dynamic and fast paced environment. You will possess superior skills in Excel and the MS Office Suite; be ambitious, organized & able to communicate effectively. You will process new home sales contracts, schedule homeowner inspections, maintain sales data & reporting along with a range of administrative duties.

PETS & LIVESTOCK ......................453-483 MERCHANDISE FOR SALE...........503-587 REAL ESTATE ...............................603-696 RENTALS ......................................703-757 AUTOMOTIVE ..............................804-862 MARINE .......................................903-920

AGREEMENT

It is agreed by any Display or Classified Advertiser requesting space that the liability of the paper in the event of failure to publish an advertisement shall be limited to the amount paid by the advertiser for that portion of the advertising space occupied by the incorrect item only, and that there shall be no liability in any event beyond the amount paid for such advertisement. The publisher shall not be liable for slight changes for typographical errors that do not lessen the value of an advertisement.

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

A Great Janitorial Franchise Opportunity

ANNUAL STARTING REVENUE $24,000 - $120,000

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An Alberta Oilfield Company is hiring experienced dozer and excavator operators, meals and lodging provided. Drug testing required. 1-(780)7235051.

CARRIERS NEEDED

114

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

DISTRIBUTORS

DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING ATLAS POWER SWEEP DRIVERS

Power sweeping,power scrubbing and pressure washing. Must be hard working with a good attitude. Burnaby based. Must be available to work nights and weekends. Good driving record & abstract required. Experience and Air Ticket beneficial. Email: jobs@atlasg.net or Fax: 604-294-5988

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Construction Labourers required F/T for Kalan Construction Ltd. PO Box 48136 RPO Queensborough New Westminster BC $19/hr. Load and unload construction materials. Move materials to work areas. Clean workspace. Assist in demolishing. Must be physically fit; heavy lifting required. Must be willing to work weekends, early mornings and evenings. Work locations in lower mainland region Contact: Gurmeet Email: kalan.const@yahoo.ca

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142 OFFICE SUPPORT/CLERKS

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 160

ST. Timothy Anglican Church seeks part-time office administrator. Details at www.sainttimothy.ca?p=848. Closing date July 19 for hire August 15. webmaster@sainttimothy.ca

157

TRADES, TECHNICAL

MACHINIST WANTED Vancouver Island Company requires a machinist immediately. Must be proficient in the operation of boring mills and lathes. Union position with comparable wages and excellent benefit package. Submit resumes via fax to: 250-656-1262 or email to: rmwltd@ramsaygroup.com

SALES - INSIDE TELEMARKETING

Inside Sales MASTER CRAFTSMEN WANTED

Specialist Van-Kam Freightways has an opening for a Inside Sales Specialist working out of our Surrey Office. You will work with our business development team located throughout BC to identify new business opportunities and ensure potential new business and service existing clients. The successful applicant must be a mature, stable individual with above average organizational, computer and customer service skills. In addition you should be self-disciplined, goal oriented and driven with passion to be a part of a positive, growth mode team. Sales background and knowledge of the transportation industry is an asset. Send a detailed resume to:

• Handymen / Jack Of All Trades • Plumbers • Painters • Electricians • Finish Carpenters • Tilers • Dry Wallers Must have min. 10 years exp. Serving Metro Vancouver & surrounding area. F/T, P/T, Flexible hours & great compensation!

For more information & to apply visit: www.LocalWork.ca

careers@vankam.com or Fax 604 587-9889 www.vankam.com

YOUTH & ADULTS

PARK Lane Jewellery. Since 1955 in US, new to BC. Amazing compensation plan! To buy or sell call Andrea on 604-817-0766. www.parklanejewellery.ca/rep/andrea

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Send resume and cover letter: careers@mstarhomes.com Visit www.mstarhomes.com

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

Van Kam is an Equal Opportunity Employer Committed to Environmental Responsibility.

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JOURNEYMAN MACHINIST ACR Group located in south Richmond seeks a F/T worker to perform machining on rubber, urethane & some metal. Candidates should have experience in operating various lathes and be able to read various measuring devises. A forklift ticket or exp. driving a forklift is also preferred. 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM Mon. - Fri. some overtime. Wage depending on qualiﬁcations.

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 242

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

CONCRETE & PLACING

HERFORT CONCRETE

NO JOB TOO SMALL Serving Lower Mainland 25 Years! *Prepare *Form *Place *Finish *Granite & Interlocking Block Walls *Stairs *Driveways *Exposed Aggregate *Stamped Concrete. *Interlocking Bricks *Sod Placement EXCELLENT REF’S -WCB Insured

260

ELECTRICAL

Low Cost. Same Day Guaranteed. Res/Com. Small job expert. Renos Panel changes ~ 604-374-0062

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

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

Leo: 604-657-2375 / 604-462-8620

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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

ELECTRICAL

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

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

109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

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

109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

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

Advertising Sales Consultant The Peace Arch News, a twice-weekly award-winning newspaper has an outstanding opportunity for a fulltime experienced sales person.

Health, Dental, Vision & more. We also have a company paid RRSP plan. Must be willing to join the union (UNIFOR).

Please send your resume: gtasker@acgroup-ca.com Need CA$H Today? Own a vehicle? Borrow up to $25,000. Snapcarcash.com 604-777-5046

The successful candidate will have a minimum of two years of sales experience – preferably in the advertising or retail industry. The ability to build relationships with clients and offer superior customer service is a must. The winning candidate will be a team player, a strong communicator, well organized and self-motivated. The ability to work in an extremely fast paced environment with a positive attitude is a must. A car and valid driver's license is required. We offer a great working environment with a competitive base salary and commission plan coupled with a strong benefit package. Black Press has more than 170 community newspapers across Canada and the United States and for the proven candidate the opportunities are endless. Please submit your resume with a cover letter by Friday, July 11, 2014 to:

Excavator & Backhoe Operator Training. Be employable in 4-6wks. Call 604-546-7600. www.rayway.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

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FOSTER/SOCIAL CARE

Rita Walters, Publisher Peace Arch News, #200 - 2411 - 160th St., Surrey, BC V3S 0C8 or email to publisher@peacearchnews.com

No phone calls please.

www.blackpress.ca

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

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 329 PAINTING & DECORATING

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 356

A-1 EXTERIOR/ INTERIOR. Quality job, senior rates, free est, residential, commercial. Refs. 20 yrs exp. No job too small.Call 778-980-0717

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

www.paintspecial.com

PAINT SPECIAL

Daniel: 778-999-9122 Central Creek Construction Refinish & Sand Hardwood Floors & New floors Covered Decks Painting & Crown Mouldings. Fencing 604-773-7811. WCB centralcreek@gmail.com

288

MILANO PAINTING Int./Ext. Prof. Painters. Free Est. Bonded & Insured. 604-551-6510

✓ 332

If I can’t do it It can’t be done

338

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

341

HUGE GARAGE SALE Sat. July 5, 9-3 p.m. 1290 Eastlawn Dr. Tools, furniture, records, books & household items. Cancelled if raining!

560 372

SUNDECKS

320

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

~ FINANCING AVAILABLE ~

LOTS

630

NEW WEST, 1 Bdrm, 621 Colborne Ave. No pets, close to all amens, $735/mo. Avail Aug 1st or ASAP. 604-454-4540 or 778-867-2531

752

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

WEST COQUITLAM: 2 lg bldg lots avail approx end July. Nr upcoming Evergreen line & Loughheed mall. Can build to suit. $599,900 ea. 604-762-4678. bim_m@shaw.ca

625

TRANSPORTATION 809

AUTO ACCESSORIES/ PARTS

810

AUTO FINANCING

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673 #1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME 604.683.2200 The Scrapper

2001 Security Park Model, 1 bdrm, kitchen nook. Must be moved. $34,000 obo. 604-465-5508

FOR SALE BY OWNER

autocredit

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

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

If you need a Vinyl Deck Expert for new & old deck. Call Gill for a Free Estimate 604-728-3785

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TREE SERVICES W.Maple Ridge: 2Bd+den, 75x139 lot, 19x15 wrkshp 220V + carport, RV pkng. $415K. 604-944-8100.

WITNESSES NEEDED For a car accident on June 4, 2014 at 9:30 pm, which occurred at Canada Way and 10th Avenue, involving a green Toyota Echo and a silver Honda. If you have any information, please call

Realtor Services Need it sold? Looking to Buy? Lee Ann Stone 604-763-4704 Sutton West Coast

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

RENTALS

Mike at (604) 682-3771

FIVE STAR ROOFING

COMPLETE ROOFING + Repairs & gutters. All Roofs - Cedar, Shingles, Torch-On, Flat. WCB, BBB, Reas guaranteed. Sr Disc. 604-725-0106

845

MISC. FOR SALE

Call Ian 604-724-6373

10% DISCOUNT. MG Roofing & Siding. WCB Re-roofing, New Roof Gutters & Replace Fascia 604-812-9721

Auto Loans Guaranteed or We Pay You! 1-888-375-8451 or apply at: www. greatcanadianautocredit.com

TOWNHOUSES

SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE

MOVING & STORAGE

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING

Call (604) 931-2670

REAL ESTATE

POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING

Cell 778-688-1012 msg

AUTO FINANCING

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

PRESSURE WASHING

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

810

Welcome Home !

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

Pressure Washing & Window Cleaning.

SHAW LANDSCAPING LTD We do Complete Landscaping

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

1-250-558-7888 www.orlandoprojects.com

NORTH BURNABY

PLUMBING

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

Also; Spectacular 3 Acre Parcel at $390,000

GARAGE SALES

Burnaby ~ Multi-Family Sale Sat/Sun, July 5 & 6, 10am-4pm. 6210 Pearl Ave. Weather Permitting

PAVING/SEAL COATING

604. 862. 9797 www. smart-cleaning.ca

PRIME LAKEVIEW LOTS

mikes hauling 604-516-9237

Smart Cleaning

LANDSCAPING

GREENWORKS Redevelopment Inc. Hedges, Pavers, Ponds & Walls. Returfing, Demos, Drainage, Concrete cutting, Jack hammering, old swimming pools filled in & decks. 604-782-4322 778-710-2185

APARTMENT/CONDO

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

WE BUY HOMES BC

Spring Cleaning Special

300

TRANSPORTATION

COQUITLAM

HOMES WANTED

FROM $140,000

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

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

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• All Prices • All Situations • • All Conditions • www.webuyhomesbc.com 604-657-9422

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CHECK CLASSIFIEDS bcclassified.com 604-575-5555

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

HOUSES FOR SALE

1100SF reno’d 3 bed rancher in Abby Bateman. Large lot. RV pkg & wchr. $345,500 Dave 604-557-3347

627

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

ASPHALT PAVING • Brick Driveways • Retaining Walls • Foundation Repairs • Sealcoating 604-618-2304

HOME REPAIRS

RENTALS

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

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

Home Improvement

Pure bread CAIRN TERRIER Pups Shots, dewormed. $800. Home raised.604-807-5204,604-854-1978

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www.tkhaulaway.com

3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour

D & N TOTAL CARE

PETS

REAL ESTATE

604-572-3733

Running this ad for 10yrs HANDYMAN CONNECTION Home Repairs, Renovations, Installations. Licensed & Bonded. 604-878-5232

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

604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley

Specializing in basement reno’s, bathrooms & kitchens. Installation of drywall, flooring & tiling. Plumbing, electrical, and more. *25 years exp. Free Estimates.

RUBBISH REMOVAL

PETS

706

APARTMENT/CONDO

ABC TREE MEN Pruning, Shaping, Tree Removal & Stump Grinding. 604-521-7594 604-817-8899

Burnaby NELSON PLACE TOWNHOMES 2701 – 2755 Bainbridge Ave.

PETS 477

Reno’d 2 & 3 Bdrm Townhomes 2 Level, Private Enclosed Yard, Laminate Flrg, Huge Storage Rm Nr Sperling Skytrain & elem schls Pets Ok! From $1300/mo.

PETS

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

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

604.540-2028 or 778.714-7815

RENTALS: These listings cover all types of rentals from apartments, condos, office space, houseboats and vacation homes. So if you’re in the market to rent, or looking for a roommate, start here. bcclassified.com

Classiﬁed Advertising: What a bright idea! www.bcclassiﬁed.com

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

CHI/POM puppies, very small. 3 Females. Ready to go. $700. 604-702-1908 or 604-316-2136 .A East West Roofing & Siding Co. Repairs, new roofs, torching, gutter services. 10% off. 604-783-6437

LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE

604-537-4140

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RUBBISH REMOVAL

CURLY JOE’S MOVING Local or long distance 604 - 618 - 7766

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

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

JUNK REMOVAL By RECYCLE-IT! 604.587.5865 www.recycleitcanada.ca

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

.CAN-PRO Paint and Drywall. Over 25 yrs of quality service. 3 ROOMS, $250. Insured. 604-771-7052

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HELP WANTED

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HELP WANTED

PITTBULL PUPPIES 1 Tan Female, 1 Grey/tan bridle Male. Excellent temperament, Both parents avail to view. 1st shots, dewormed/ ﬂead $1000 obo. Call 604-376-0920

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In the Matter of Part 3.1 (Administrative Forfeiture) of the Civil Forfeiture Act [SBC 2005, C. 29] the CFA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT:

On May 1, 2014, at Fulton Avenue and Vista Crescent, Burnaby, B.C., Peace Officer(s) of the Burnaby RCMP seized, at the time indicated, the subject property, described as: a 1995 Honda Accord, BCLP: 587TRW, VIN: 1HGCD5648SA806708, on or about 13:55 Hours; a black ZTE cell phone and a Blackberry cell phone, both on or about 13:14 Hours. The subject property was seized because there was evidence that the subject property had been used in/ obtained by the commission of an offence (or offences) under section 5(2) (Possession for purpose of trafficking) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act of Canada (CDSA) and was therefore offencerelated property pursuant to section 11 (Search, seizure and detention) of the CDSA. Notice is hereby given that the subject property, CFO file Number: 2014-2210, is subject to forfeiture

On February 16, 2011, at the Burnaby RCMP on Deer Lake Avenue, Burnaby, B.C., Peace Officer(s) of the Burnaby RCMP seized, at the time indicated, the subject property, described as: $440 CAD, on or about 18:46 Hours; $155 CAD, on or about 18:48 Hours; $2,065 CAD and $146 USD, both on or about 18:50 Hours. The subject property was seized because there was evidence that the subject property had been obtained by the commission of an offence (or offences) under section 354(1) (Possession of property obtained by crime) of the Criminal Code of Canada. Notice is hereby given that the subject property, CFO file Number: 2014-2208, is subject to forfeiture under Part 3.1 of the CFA and will be forfeited to the Government for

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under Part 3.1 of the CFA and will be forfeited to the Government for disposal by the Director of Civil Forfeiture unless a notice of dispute is filed with the Director within the time period set out in this notice. A notice of dispute may be filed by a person who claims to have an interest in all or part of the subject property. The notice of dispute must be filed within 60 days of the date upon which this notice is first published. You may obtain the form of a notice of dispute, which must meet the requirements of Section 14.07 of the CFA, from the Director’s website, accessible online at www. pssg.gov.bc.ca/civilforfeiture. The notice must be in writing, signed in the presence of a lawyer or notary public, and mailed to the Civil Forfeiture Office, PO Box 9234 Station Provincial Government, Victoria, B.C. V8W 9J1.

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disposal by the Director of Civil Forfeiture unless a notice of dispute is filed with the Director within the time period set out in this notice. A notice of dispute may be filed by a person who claims to have an interest in all or part of the subject property. The notice of dispute must be filed within 60 days of the date upon which this notice is first published. You may obtain the form of a notice of dispute, which must meet the requirements of Section 14.07 of the CFA, from the Director’s website, accessible online at www. pssg.gov.bc.ca/civilforfeiture. The notice must be in writing, signed in the presence of a lawyer or notary public, and mailed to the Civil Forfeiture Office, PO Box 9234 Station Provincial Government, Victoria, B.C. V8W 9J1.

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