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Patrick Johnstone is a local activist, blogger and the 2013 citizen of the year, and now he’s hoping to make the leap into New West city council.

Johnstone to make bid for city council Grant Granger

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Patrick Johnstone finally has an answer to the incessant query he’s been fielding everywhere he goes in New Westminster these days. His answer is yes. Johnstone, the city’s 2013 citizen of the year, declared on Wednesday he will run for city council in the civic election Nov. 15. “For the last two months I think every second person is asking me if I’m going to run for council, so I’ve gotten a lot of encouragement,” said Johnstone.

Now that he’s answered that director of the New Westminster question, he’s free to get straight to Environmental Partners, the Royal talking about the myriad of issues City Curling Club and the Brow of New Westminster the Hill Residents faces and he is so Association. fascinated with. He attends many “Being coy about I have ideas about building of the open houses my intentions and workshops a smarter, more resilient city that services its of whether or the city holds residents better. not to run takes on various city away from the issues. He’s also a conversation,” said Johnstone, 44, prodigious Twitter commentator an environmental geoscientist who and a thought-provoking blogger works for the City of Richmond. (nwimby.blogspot.ca) with his Johnstone’s involvement in New regular essays on issues affecting Westminster is ubiquitous. He’s a New West.

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Johnstone believes he would bring valuable skills and energy to the council table. “I am a communicator, that is one of my strengths. I have the ability to create those stronger channels of communication,” said Johnstone. “To me city hall is a place people should be able to talk to. “I’ve been pretty outspoken over the last decade over a lot of issues, and have my own ideas about issues and have never been afraid to express those. But I also like to look at all sides of an issue.” Please see IT’S THE NEXT, A3

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New Westminster MLA Judy Darcy retained her health critic portfolio in the New Democratic Party’s shadow cabinet reshuffling by new leader John Horgan on Wednesday. “I’m thrilled. I’m over the moon. There’s so much work to be done advocating for the health care community,” said Darcy, a rookie MLA and former head of the B.C. Hospital Employees Union. “It’s what I wanted to continue doing. I have a deep abiding passion for improving our health care system.” Darcy was named health critic following the May 2013 election by then opposition leader Adrian Dix. He later resigned and was replaced by Horgan, who Darcy supported him prior to him being acclaimed as leader when no other challengers surfaced. Darcy dismissed the suggestion her early support helped her keep the position. “I don’t think so because at the end of the day everybody supported John,” said Darcy. “I hope that it means he thinks I’ve done a good job and that I can still be a strong advocate for health care.”

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ANVIL CENTRE OPENING DAY CALL FOR PERFORMERS

CITYPAGE VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: NEW MEDIA GALLERY The New Media Gallery opens in the stunning new Anvil Centre this autumn. We are seeking dynamic, reliable, interested volunteers in a number of gallery areas. Share your passion for arts and culture while meeting others with a similar interest in artists and galleries. Two informal meetings are planned for this month in New Westminster. Come and learn more about the gallery and chat with us about volunteer opportunities. Volunteer information sessions: Wednesday, July 30, 2014 10:00 am - 12:00 pm, Queen’s Park Boardroom 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm, Queen’s Park Boardroom Volunteer Work is currently available in the following areas: • Special gallery events • Exhibitions & programming - various one-off opportunities • Hemming curtains for exhibition (short term, July - September 2014)

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Anvil Centre, the showpiece civic facility located in Monday, July 28, 2014 the heart of the downtown New Westminster at 777 Columbia Street, is holding a grand opening on No Meeting Sunday, September 14, 2014 from noon to 6:00 pm. Please note that council Anvil Centre encompasses 84,000-square feet of meetings are now video interior space and includes: conference and meeting streamed online at facilities, theatre, multi-purpose rooms, multi-purpose www.newwestcity.ca. art studios, art gallery, the City’s Museum and Archives, Canadian Lacrosse Hall of Fame, Tourism New Westminster and much more. Details and links on this leading-edge facility can be found at www.anvilcentre.ca Performers and performing arts groups living in or connected to New Westminster are invited to submit proposals to perform during the Opening Day Celebration at the Anvil Centre. We are looking for acts that engage with the community, celebrate the spirit and rich cultural heritage of New Westminster and will animate Anvil Centre on opening day. Criteria for performers will include specifics such as: availability, suitability for audience, New Westminster connectivity and technical requirements. Performers’ honorariums will be paid. Floor plans of the facility can be found here: www.anvilcentre.com/plan/floor-plans We are seeking performers in these areas: Theatre Music acts to provide ambience and engage visitors as the theatre’s characteristics are displayed and demonstrated Roving Entertainment Focused on entertainment that can move around and does not have requirements that tie them to one spot

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COMMUNITY FORUMS: WHITECAPS FC USL PRO PROPOSAL FOR QUEEN’S PARK STADIUM Be part of the process to determine the feasibility of locating the Whitecaps FC United Soccer Leagues (USL) PRO home games and development programs at Queen’s Park Stadium. Attend one of the upcoming community forums to learn more about the Whitecaps FC proposal. These forums are one of several ways to let City Council know your thoughts and opinions and to inform its decision to approve or not approve this proposal in early September. Whitecaps FC must provide a decision by the USL PRO deadline of September 16, 2014. Tuesday, July 29, 2014 at Centennial Lodge in Queen’s Park Time: 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm • Open House at 7:00 pm • Discussion at 7:30 pm Saturday, August 9, 2014 at Centennial Community Centre (adjacent to Canada Games Pool) Time: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm • Open House at 11:00 am • Discussion at 11:30 am If you are unable to attend, you may submit feedback to: explore_whitecaps@newwestcity.ca For further information, visit www.newwestcity.ca or contact 604-527-4567.

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Heritage home comes full circle Fourth Street home was city’s first on heritage register Grant Granger

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A facelift every 30 years or so is a good idea, especially at 123 years old. The cute cottage that became the first home in New Westminster to receive heritage designation, and inspired formation of the New Westminster Heritage Preservation Society (NWHPS), now has a fresh look. In the early 1980s, a group of residents decided to follow the example of fellow heritage enthusiasts in Victoria. They bought the gingerbread house at 431 Fourth St., built by B.C. Supreme Court registrar W.H. Falding in 1891. The plan was to restore it, resell it and reinvest the funds into buying and restoring others. In 1985, it became the first home in the city to be

designated as heritage. The list has since increased to 33, with plans in the works for more in the next year. A huge amount of time, money and effort was put into making the cottage look beautiful by that original collection of idealists. But by the time they were done the real estate market had plunged and any dream of profit didn’t pan out. The group eventually sold the home to Gail Cooper and her husband, put their hammers away and became heritage activists instead. Those passionate preservationists eventually formed the New Westminster Heritage Foundation in 1992. One of its missions is to raise funds for an annual building grants program. Every year since 1997, thanks to its annual home tour, the society puts $10,000 toward the foundation which the city matches. The foundation doles out the $20,000 to homeowners

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Gail Cooper (left) and Kora Sevier have applied colours to the W.H. Falding house that accentuate the home’s unique architectural features.

to help them with their heritage restoration projects. In those 17 years, the foundation has given out 64 grants, including three for 2014. The money is meant for

those little historical extras that become quite costly. They’re often projects that are lower priority in older homes. “If a person was going to spend some money and

recreate some mouldings, that would be a nice thing to do but that wouldn’t be as critical as someone’s house is leaking,” said Ethel Field, a director of the heritage foundation who coordinates

the grant giving. This year the grant giving went full circle with one going to Cooper to repaint the exterior of the Queen Anne revival style cottage. Cooper has always loved old homes. She had no problem having the house designated as heritage back in 1985. She’s proud the home is a historic gem that is a regular stop on the society’s annual tour. Keeping up appearances, though, is never ending. Last year, she decided to ditch the light beige exterior with burgundy and dark green trim. She applied for a grant, as she has done for other projects, to help make the exterior exceptional. “It was ready for a paint job, and then I decided to have some fun with the colours,” said Cooper. She hired colour consultant Kora Sevier. They wanted to brighten up the look. Please see STILL, A4

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He said he decided declare his intention to seek a council seat now so he can spend the rest of the summer door knocking and attending community events to talk to residents. “I want to have a conversation right now. That’s my goal for August,” said Johnstone. “I have ideas about building a

smarter, more resilient city that services its residents better.” He believes New Westminster is moving in the right direction. “Right now you can’t argue with the results. It’s got great momentum, it’s got great energy. It’s the place people want to be,” he said. “We’re getting a lot of attention across the region.

But sometimes people don’t feel engaged in the process and don’t understand why council is making decisions that they are. Those are things that I think I can help with.” Much of Johnstone’s community activity has focused on transportation. It’s an issue that’s put New Westminster in the regional epicentre recently, battling

its neighbours over traffic. “The city has done an excellent job of standing up for itself,” said Johnstone. He noted next to Downtown Vancouver, New Westminster residents are the biggest users in the region of alternative modes of transportation—other than automobiles—to get around. “It’s a matter of leading

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the mayor’s chair while Coun. Betty McIntosh is “retiring” from council. “I’m not really doing that math,” said Johnstone when asked if he was being opportunistic. “It’s a good time for me, it’s a good time for my life right now. It’s the next logical step for me. It’s the right step in my career.” Johnstone’s website is www.patrickjohnstone.ca.

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They yearned to make the home’s decorative details, such as its many scallop-shell design features, really pop. And they had to do it while using a palate of colours true to the era, which is not easy to do. “Some of those historical colours can be quite dreary,” said Sevier. They had to take their colour plans to the city because any visual change to exteriors of designated heritage homes requires approval. They nailed it. GRANT GRANGER/NEWSLEADER The seven-colour palate Grants from the New Westminster Heritage Foundation help with the unique they chose includes various details of a home. shades of green, gray, gold and blue with a creamy silk Colour palate for exterior 431 Fourth St. colour for the decorative detail Knoxville Gray – Lower body, front/back porch, front/back steps gables and elbow brackets. Palladian Blue – Upper body, front & back porch ceiling, Cooper says neighbours scalloped sides of dormers are noticing the detail on Van Courtland Blue – Gutters, trim, soffits, window trim, posts, the brackets, the soffits and handrails, support columns, decondative roof scallops windows because they pop Narragansett Green – Inner window trim instead of being buried in dark Greenmount Silk – Decorative detail front gable, elbow brackets colours. and decorative brackets, rounded details on columns & posts, back “The (light) green is drawing porch door, scallop decoration & horizontal trim on front porch, attention to it,” said Cooper. & dormer scallops “They were dark and lost in the Stuart Gold – Circular detail on buttresses, rounded post sections heavy colour.” Caldwell Green – Fence With this project complete (Benjamin Moore brand colours) Cooper is ready for a rest from restoration. But even though she’s been fixing it up for nearly the community to see that this • For more information 30 years, it won’t be her last house is maintained and kept on getting a grant go to project. up for people to enjoy in the newwestheritage.org/foundation“I feel that it’s my duty to neighbourhood,” said Cooper. grants.

12th Street fest returns Sunday Sounds of revving horsepower and honking horns will be replaced by blues, jazz and people on one of New Westminster’s normally busy drags on Sunday. The 12th Street Music Festival, put on by the West End Business Association, will fill the air instead of exhaust fumes from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Blues singer Wendy Biscuit will headline the Nanaimo Street stage along with Lesismore, The Syndicate and the Telapathetics. Local and regional talent will be showcased by Ed and Salve Dayao of Java Jazz restaurant on the stage that will be stationed at the top of 12th

Street at 10th Avenue. Ishdafish, Silver Spurs, Funkdaliciouse will perform on a stage at 12th and Edinburgh. Royal City Swing will be dancing and jiving all day long on the Seventh Avenue stage. A kids zone that includes a petting zoo will be set up near Dublin Street. The festival has helped make the community feel better about itself after years where it was neglected, according to one of the event’s organizers, Coun. Chuck Puchmayr. “It means a lot because we’ve been working real hard on getting a new image on 12th Street. “The music festival gets them

there to have a second look,” said Puchmayr. “It also brings new residents to see some of the funky shops and businesses and the different things available to them on 12th Street. It’s real important to have people rediscover 12th Street and how clean it is and all the unique shops. “There’s a lot of new businesses opening up. There are few vacancies, if any.” The Save-On-Foods sponsored event will also give community spirit awards to the police department, the Last Door Recovery Centre and Assist2Sell Real Estate. ggranger@newwestnewsleader.com

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Cornish cautious about concussion Fellow New West native Morneau also sidelined due to neck injury

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No rush to judgment A man described as well respected in his community now faces a second-degree murder charge after his severely injured wife was taken off life support Sunday. Baldev Singh Kalsi, highly regarded in Surrey’s Sikh community and former president of the Gurdwara Sahib Brookside temple – until the charges against him – is in custody. The 66-year-old was arrested just over a week ago at a home in South Surrey, where police found his wife, Narinder Kaur Kalsi, in severe medical distress. For those who have only received the bare facts from news reports, questions surely abound about the death of a woman remembered as a kindly mother and grandmother. As a society, we grapple for understanding, not simply out of human curiosity, but also a desire to learn. The new president of the temple subsequently issued a statement condemning “all kinds of violence.” The World Sikh Organization of Canada has offered counselling, saying that violence against women is an issue the South Asian community, including Sikhs, must address. Was this, we must ask, an incident that could have been anticipated, perhaps prevented? Tragedies of this nature emphasize the contradictory nature of life; the sense that appearances are deceptive, and that unknown undercurrents run below what we accept as a placid surface of normality. There are details of the lives of each of us that are, and should remain, private – but dire circumstances sometimes force some of them into the spotlight, out of necessity. Yet without key information, none of us should rush to judge each other, or create a pat summary for the evident contradictions and complexities. Judgment, in this case, is now in the hands of the justice system – and we can only hope that justice is ultimately served. —Peace Arch News

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TV, and the lazy days of summer The telly, the boob tube, the idiot box. Call it what you will, it’s consumed way too much of my time in recent months. I’m ashamed to admit that, lately, entire evenings that would have been better spent walking in a park or with my nose buried in a book have somehow melted away in what feels like minutes. Despite the recent stretch of beautiful weather, between the TV and my laptop, I confess I often find it next to impossible to pull my gaze from the magnetism of a glowing screen. It’s sheer laziness, and not at all conducive to good health—I recognize this. The worst part is, it’s not at all how my brother and I were raised. Growing up in Port Hardy and Pouce Coupe (near Dawson Creek) we certainly didn’t spend hours sitting, slack-jawed and glassy-eyed, in front of the TV. We were too busy running around in the woods behind our house, building ‘log cabins’ that never actually made it past our knees, and racing down homemade ziplines which, in

Brenda Anderson hindsight, probably weren’t the safest. But then safety wasn’t our chief concern, with the wind whipping our shaggy 1970s hairdos in our faces. In Port Hardy, especially, there were regular neighbourhood games of kick-the-can, road hockey matches and long afternoons spent combing the beach for whatever new treasure the tide had washed ashore. And if there was somewhere we wanted to go, we usually got there under our own steam, on bicycles with tires that barely had time to cool off between rides. Up north in the winter, a 30-second thrill ride down the local toboggan run came at the price of a long, strenuous hike back up, hindered by a puffy ski jacket, freezing wet jeans and ungainly moon boots.

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By the end of the day, we were usually too wiped to watch much TV. Today, the great outdoors has far more to compete with than it did when we were kids. Television on northern Vancouver Island in the ’70s, offered the CBC and, after a certain point, a test pattern. So, on a given night, if you weren’t watching the Wonderful World of Disney, Hockey Night in Canada (when dad commandeered the house’s lone set) or the Donny & Marie show, you were probably looking at a screen of coloured bars accompanied by an annoying high-pitched tone. In the ’80s our world expanded exponentially, with the introduction of cable and the awesomeness that was MTV. And we’d eagerly anticipate the start of the new fall season after an agonizing summer spent waiting for last spring’s cliffhanger to be resolved. Were we ever going to find out who shot J.R.? By contrast, today’s shows run year-round, with many scheduled

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specifically to air fresh episodes during those previously dry summer months. And, of course, programming now goes round the clock on 200 channels. It’s not all good, but it’s readily available. Add to that online gaming, smartphones and tablets, and today’s kids stand a slim chance of enjoying an active childhood. Forty years ago, ParticipACTION was already telling us—on television, where else?—that the average 30-yearold Canadian was in worse shape than a 60-year-old Swede. It’s scary to think how we’d stand up to that test today. In the face of such an uphill battle—the kind that would no doubt leave me gasping for breath on the sidelines—what is there to do but try to set a better example? Perhaps it’s time to put down the remote and walk away. Five kilometres or so should do the trick. Brenda Anderson is a reporter with the Langley Times.

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goes a long way Re: Notes from an Okanagan holiday (Column, NewsLeader, July 18) Many of us still tent. There are many provincial campgrounds that provide a decent amount of privacy in the Okanagan. Perhaps if you’d taken the time to research some of them you would have had a much better trip. My husband and I, with our two kids aged six and nine, just got back from Otter Lake near Princeton. We researched the local area before we left, so brought our own gold pans to the river, and local legends to tell around the fire. We hiked around a ghost town and abandoned coal mine before heading back to the lake to cool off. A little care into your trip would have prevented your misery, and you wouldn’t have had to spend so much time around other families with which you have parenting differences. Why you shared your unprepared, thus disappointing holiday with everyone is beyond me. We love going camping every year, creating wonderful lifelong memories for our children. Lisa Egan Queensborough

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A8 NewsLeader Friday, July 25, 2014

Bus shuffling helps TransLink carry more riders Surrey gained, other cities lost service from ‘optimization’ Jeff Nagel Black Press

The Surrey area has been the big beneficiary of TransLink’s strategy of shuffling bus service to carry more people with the transportation authority’s limited resources. Richmond and Maple Ridge, on the other hand, saw a net decrease in bus service between 2010 and 2013, according to a new TransLink report on bus system performance. It concludes TransLink is reaping gains from its ongoing service optimization initiative, which culls service hours from some routes or times where buses are underused and bolsters service in areas where overcrowded buses routinely pass up waiting passengers, or where more buses could attract new riders.

Over the three-year period, the South of Fraser bus routes were allocated 11 per cent more service hours, while the North Shore got an extra 8.9 per cent. Richmond, however, was reduced by 3.9 per cent and Maple Ridge/ Pitt Meadows bus service was cut 2.3 per cent. Changes were minimal elsewhere in the region. Bus ridership increased in all parts of the region except Burnaby between 2010 and 2013, with gains of two per cent in Vancouver, the North Shore and the Tri-Cities, 10 per cent in Richmond, 11 per cent in Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows, 15 per cent South of the Fraser (Surrey, White Rock, Langley, North Delta) and a 21 per cent increase in South Delta. Overall, it means TransLink is moving about three per cent more people by bus with largely the same resources as 2010 – an extra eight

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Mann Bridge and the new King George B-Line. Busby said some gains have come from making bus schedules more efficent, with better route designs that reduce the time to get to and from depots. He said there’s been significant growth in ridership at off-peak times and weekends, particularly in Surrey, Richmond and the North Shore, suggesting transit is becoming more useful to more people outside traditional commute times. Further service adjustments are expected for this year and next year, but Busby said there are limits to what the strategy can achieve. “We’re really working around the edges with the changes we are able to make,” he said. “We know we need to grow the transit system to keep up with demand.” Metro Vancouver mayors

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Friday, July 25, 2014 NewsLeader A9

NDP ‘wrong’ on university pay claims Caps exceeded at UFV, VIU and Capilano: Eby

first place if they’re basically meaningless and you’re not going to enforce them?” Jeff Nagel asked NDP advanced Black Press education critic David Advanced Education Eby. Minister Amrik Virk The Public Sector says the NDP is wrong Employers’ Council, in its claims that more which enforces the B.C. universities have policy, has since paid senior executives refused to disclose more than permitted pay caps for other under salary caps B.C. post-secondary set by the provincial institutions, prompting government. the Opposition to The NDP obtained accuse Virk of covering salary cap up further details for three violations in universities the wake of a – Capilano recent probe of University, the overpayments University at Kwantlen virk of the Fraser Polytechnic Valley and University. Vancouver Island But in a statement University – and said emailed by his office, reported compensation Virk said in a the paid to 14 executives caps on presidents’ at the schools exceeded total compensation their caps by a total of do not apply to other more than $1.1 million senior post-secondary over three years. executives, who are Financial disclosures instead subject to a show the three salary range approved universities paid their by PSEC. presidents between Those ranges don’t $230,000 and $245,000 include additional in the last year – more benefits and pension, in each case than which he said the NDP their $225,000 caps, mistakenly counted in according to the NDP. its calculations, adding “What is the point about 20 per cent. in having caps in the Virk also said total

compensation for presidents can fluctuate year to year due to higher benefit and pension costs beyond the employer’s control, and due to one-time payments such as unused vacation payouts. “The critic’s misinterpretation is intended to make it appear that these individuals are being paid outside the compensation they should be paid,” he said. Virk said institution board chairs have given signed confirmations that that executive compensation was paid out in line with approved plans. Virk previously faced calls to resign for his role before being elected MLA as a director on the board of Kwantlen, where an investigation found extra $50,000 signing bonuses under the guise of consulting fees were made to the president and vicepresident to circumvent their pay caps. Virk has admitted he erred in agreeing to the payments in 201012, saying he wasn’t

B.C. wildfire season heading for a scorcher More forest already burned than in average year Jeff Nagel Black Press

Wildfires in B.C. have already burned up more forest than has usually been lost in recent years, with many weeks of hot, smoky action still expected for firefighting crews. Fires have burned 172,227 hectares since April 1 – more than the average of 141,000 hectares burned over the previous 10 years. “It has been quite busy,” fire information officer Navi Saini said Tuesday. “The danger ratings we saw for the last two weeks were the highest we’d seen since about 2010, which was the last busy fire season.” In 2010, B.C. lost 337,149 hectares and spent $212 million fighting 1,673 fires. Evacuation orders were issued for several communities that year.

There have been 652 fires so far this year and 128 of them were considered active as of Tuesday. The provincial government has so far spent an estimated $80.7 million and more than nine times as much area has already been burned as the 18,259 hectares all of last year. About 60 per cent of the fires so far have been caused by people – a high proportion – but Saini said that’s typical early in the season, because lightning-sparked fires tend to pick up later in the summer. Cooler weather and rain this week is helping ease the wildfire risk in much of the province, but Saini said a high pressure ridge is expected to rebuild by the weekend, bringing a return to warm, dry conditions. Thousands of residents were ordered evacuated due to wildfires earlier this month near West Kelowna and Hudson’s Hope, where BC Hydro dams that generate much of B.C.’s power were also evacuated but continued to operate.

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A10 NewsLeader Friday, July 25, 2014

Second SkyTrain shutdown blamed on human error More riders abandoned trains, lengthening service delay

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TransLink says an error by an electrician working on the Evergreen Line triggered Monday’s five-hour shutdown of the SkyTrain system and passengers will be offered a free day of transit use on B.C. Day. The technician was installing a new circuit breaker at a power distribution panel for the new SkyTrain line to Coquitlam when he accidentally tripped the main breaker feeding critical systems at SkyTrain’s operations centre, TransLink chief operating officer Doug Kelsey said. “Two major disruptions in one week is unprecedented, and the two incidents are completely unrelated,” Kelsey said. The electrician has been suspended and TransLink continues to review what went wrong. Some area mayors are also pressing for an independent review. Asked how a free transit day on Aug. 4 will help passengers who buy a monthly pass, Kelsey said the aim is to let regular riders bring family and friends on a holiday outing via transit for free. “We really apologize for what happened,” he said. “We want to share our customer appreciation with more than just the riders because others were indirectly affected.” Monday’s shutdown was the second in less than a week that led SkyTrain passengers to pry open train doors and walk away along the tracks. The complete halt of trains on the Expo and Millennium Lines started around 12:30 Monday and the shutdown lasted nearly five hours until service was restarted on both lines. Canada Line service was unaffected. It followed last Thursday’s rush hour service shutdown after a computer malfunction that also stranded thousands of passengers for hours. Despite pleas from TransLink to stay in SkyTrain cars due to safety risks, numerous riders once again made their own exit, sometimes stopping to take photos and share them on social media. Transit Police spokesperson Anne Drennan said “dozens” of riders left trains and walked along guideways unescorted Monday – many more than last

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Thursday – while others were escorted out by attendants. She said the presence of passengers on guideways again caused the shutdown to last longer than if passengers had followed instructions, stayed on board and enabled the trains to move sooner. Drennan admitted there’s little that can be done to block illegal exits – she said issuing tickets would “add insult to injury” – so the focus will be educating people about the danger. “The electrical charge on the line can be there for quite some time after a shutdown such as this and people do risk being electrocuted if they touch the wrong part of the track,” she said. “We completely understand the high level of frustration and the fear and panic people are experiencing but we ask people to recognize the danger and be as patient as they can be.” Prying doors open in several trains meant they wouldn’t close later and then attendants couldn’t manually drive them back to stations, Drennan added. “Staff and equipment had to go out and repair the doors to the point they could actually close and the trains could be moved. That created further delays.” Officials estimate service would have been restored 90

minutes to two hours sooner had doors not been forced. TransLink advised SkyTrain commuters early in the afternoon shutdown to make other transportation arrangements during rush hour. But the challenges were compounded because the electrical failure that halted trains also prevented audio communication with passengers in SkyTrain cars and platforms. “I think that frightened a lot of people,” said Drennan, who advised passengers in future shutdowns without announcements to seek updates via smartphone and then relay them to other passengers in the same train. Unlike Monday, last Thursday’s system delay was blamed on a computer glitch. Surrey Mayor Dianne Watts wants to know whether TransLink will pursue a backup control system for SkyTrain. “The last couple of shutdowns have really impacted the residents South of the Fraser,” Watts said. “When you are dealing with that number of people on the system who cannot get to their work or cannot get to their children, it’s very problematic.” But Kelsey said it would be “exceptionally expensive” – at least $30 million – and difficult to justify installing a backup control system that might only rarely be used.

Friday, July 25, 2014 NewsLeader A11

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A conversation with a Downtown raconteur

hen I was a kid delivering newspapers Downtown in the mid-1940s, I was often late for supper because I’d struck up a conversation with one or more Downtown businessmen. A favourite was Alf Toban, who had a shoe store on Columbia, and was a born storyteller.

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What does it mean? In recent weeks the number 25 has been appearing on our streets and doorsteps more frequently than nature allows. Why? We aim to find out and inform the public. Some may say we are grasping at straws, but we welcome skeptics. Soon we will have the proof we need. #25more Brought to your attention by the Association of Citizens Concerned About 25 (ACCA25)

The city wants to showcase New Westminster performers when it holds its grand opening of the Downtown’s new showpiece, the Anvil Centre civic facility, on Sept. 14. New West is asking performers and performing arts groups that live in or are connected to the city to submit performing proposals. The city says it is “looking for acts that engage with the community, celebrate the spirit and rich cultural heritage of New Westminster and will animate Anvil Centre on opening day.” The performing criteria will

include availability, suitability for the audience, New Westminster connectivity and technical requirements. The opening will run from noon to 6 p.m. Performers will be paid honorariums. The city is looking for: • Music acts for the theatre to provide ambience and engage visitors; • Roving entertainment; • Stage entertainment that can be musical, dance, children, demonstrations, acts, anything that can appear on a stage; and • Dancers or dancing groups for the dance studio.

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• Girls and boys ages 4–17, all ability levels • New West teams playing September to March • Seeking new players & coaches

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Craft beer brewers and other commercial fermenters are being warned they must stop using Metro Vancouver’s sewer

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the sewage treatment system. Metro Vancouver utility planning director Fred Nenninger says the explosion of craft brewing operations in recent years has left them dealing with a “significant increase” in such solids entering the sewer lines. Alcohol fermenters such as breweries will be expected to filter their waste water before discharge and

monitor its acidity. The region expects to formally regulate the industry’s sewage discharges with a bylaw next year that would also impose fees to recover Metro’s costs. The new rules would apply not just to breweries, but brew pubs, wineries, distilleries and U-brews outlets. Nenninger doesn’t think it will be difficult for the industry to comply.

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Those applying should submit a one-page description, at the most, of the act or group. They should also provide how long the performance will take, its technical requirements (facility details can be found at www.anvilcentre.ca.), and history of performing in New West. Submissions are to be sent to Biliana Velkova, arts coordinator, Parks, Culture and Recreation, 600 Eighth St., New Westminster, V3M 3S2. Deadline is Friday, Aug. 8, 4 p.m.

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Trucking in style through the big wide open There’s nothing like a the big doors and the easy-to-access back seat, summer road trip in British and were surprised at Columbia, where we are how huge the cargo area spoiled with some of the is when the third row of most scenic beauty the seats is folded flat. My world has to offer. youngest Charlie helped My last adventure was me load and unload from Vancouver to Kelowna to visit some friends City fuel economy and he noticed the low power lift gate switch and hang by the lake, get that shorter people can a bit of tubing time behind can be frightening our gracious host’s boat but I was surprised at access easily. and take full advantage of how good this truck Inside some B.C. wine. time you get four is, even when taking Any The wonderful thing people in a car for over about my job is that I get advantage of the new four hours the high and to hand pick the vehicle 120 km/h speed limit low points of the interior for heading out on the design bubble to the on the Coquihalla highway, and I always surface. My wife instantlike something roomy and highway. ly loved the two-tone powerful with cars – with Zack Spencer black and beige leather German often on the seats that are heated top of my list. Instead of and, more importantly, an Audi A7 diesel, this time around I cooled for hot summer days. She also selected the full-size, truck-based Duappreciated the big 8.4-inch uConnect rango SUV from Dodge and surprisingly screen that is only offered on this top it does have some German roots. Citadel trim; the lower trimmed cars get a 5-inch unit. The boys in the back Looks noticed that the seats recline for more My family and I are no strangers to the comfort and legroom is massive. On the latest Durango; we had the very same way out of Vancouver, Charlie instantly grey Citadel version over the Christmas fell asleep and didn’t wake up until break last year. Same thing, I wanted Chilliwack for a Tim Horton’s break, so something big to move people around the seats must be comfy. Jack on the over the holidays. That stretch was other hand spent the better part of mostly city driving – this time it was the trip playing on his iPhone but the wide-open road. What many people Citadel is equipped with flip-up screens might not realize is the basis of the for gaming consoles and DVD movies. Durango was developed by Mercedes-Benz for its GL-Class vehicle and Drive Dodge in turn took that same platform My seat was a good spot to take stock and made it into the Durango. My two of a few things, primarily fuel economy. boys, Jack,12, and Charlie, nine, love This is a big rig and was equipped with

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the 5.7L Hemi V8 with 360hp, moving all that power to four wheels through an 8-speed automatic. City fuel economy can be frightening but I was surprised at how good this truck is, even when taking advantage of the new 120 km/h speed limit on the Coquihalla highway. The Durango put in a solid 11.8 L/100km, with more than 900 km driven. Keep in mind I didn’t soft foot my way to or from Kelowna. I did notice that the fuel economy improved vastly the closer I stayed to 100 km/h. The handling is a bit top-heavy in the corners, especially at higher speeds, but after some initial body roll, the Durango is very stable. One notable feature is the automatic fantastic adaptive cruise control, making the ride very enjoyable. Verdict If you drive in the city, the base 3.6L V6 engine might be a better choice based on fuel consumption but, if you drive a lot on the highway or tow a boat (3,265 kg towing capacity), the

Hemi is the right choice. Power was always there to pass and pull up a hill and the fuel economy can be good if the driver watches their speed. The V8 has the ability to switch off four of the eight cylinders when the truck is under light load and accessing this as often as possible makes a big difference. Another thing to consider is price: the Durango is not inexpensive, starting at $39,995 for the V6 and running up to $52,495 for the top Citadel V8. My family loved spending time in the Durango, we all had a lot of space and the trip was effortless. Our next adventure is to Portland, Oregon in the Jeep Grand Cherokee Diesel. I can’t wait to see how that new truck compares. The Lowdown Power: 3.6L V6 with 290hp or 5.7L V8 with 360hp Fill-up: 15.6L/9.1L/100km (city/highway V8) Sticker price: $39,995-$52,495

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road capabilities, in case I needed to get to some hard to reach spots. With a ground clearance of 220mm – like the Forester and XV Crosstrek – it can tackle the trails without even breaking a sweat. Thanks to the X-Mode feature, it allows for even more traction in high-slip environments. This all-wheel drive vehicle is just as happy being on the road as it is playing in the puddles, mud or climbing rocks. Another adventure that wasn’t as physically demanding took me to Ferryland. Established in 1621, this community south of St. John’s rests quaintly on the coast. While many clusters of homes do too, this one is particularly magical. After parking, it’s about a one-kilometre walk until you reach a lighthouse. Not just any lighthouse, but one that serves picnic lunches so you and your loved ones can enjoy a meal while sitting on blankets, partaking of a sandwich prepared on freshly-baked bread, sipping homemade lemonade and breathing in the natural beauty of the open ocean. Onto a higher paced adventure - sort of - was a stop in Brigus. One particular bridge was on my mind. The one that competitors in the Targa Newfoundland race fly over. The sign says 10 km/h. That’s not the case when drivers are blasting through the tiny waterfront community. But I wanted to be a part of the fun, even if I was at a complete standstill on the crossing. A trip to Newfoundland wouldn’t be complete without at trip to Cape Spear; Canada’s easternmost point. Looking out into the Atlantic, another iceberg lazily floats by as the humpback whales are out and breathing. A cool ocean breeze blows the salty air around. I could get used to this, along with the companionship of the 2015 Subaru Outback. The 2015 Subaru Outback has a starting MSRP of $27,995. Visit www.subaru.ca for more information alexandra.straub@ drivewaybc.ca

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Hyacks Night Out F u n d ra i s e r : N ew We s t m i n s t e r S e c o n d a r y S ch o o l Hyacks Football presents a fundraiser featuring entertainment, beer and pizza buffet, celebrity auction, live DJ. When: Wednesday, July 30, 6 p.m. Where: River’s Reach Pub, 320 6th St., New Westminster. Tickets: $20 at Buy your tickets online here! or log on to PayPal on the Hyacks’ Website http://nwss. hyackfootball.com/.

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Art in the Library: In the reference d ep a r t m e n t , H a n a Kim presents The Manifold of Memory, an exploration in modern Batik making. On the ramp, Harvey Tuura reflects on his career at sea with his exhibition of paintings, Lightships and the Seafaring Life. When: Until July 31. Where: N ew We s t m i n s t e r Public Library, 716 6th Ave. Info: www.nwpl. ca or 604-527-4660.

Jack White: One of the most prolific and renowned artists of the past 15 years, Jack

White makes his return to Burnaby after his 2007 show at Deer Lake with The White Stripes. General admission, all-ages show. When: Thursday, Aug. 28, doors 5:30 p.m., show 7 p.m. Where: Deer Lake Park, Burnaby. Tickets: $59.50 plus service charges, at www.livenation.com, 1-855-985-5000, Red Cat Records and all Ticketmaster Outlets.

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to learn a repertoire of songs and stories to share with your child. Free, for caregivers and children 6 months to three years. When: Thursdays, 10 to 11 a.m. Where: New Westminster Salvation Army. Info: 604-5225524.

Burnaby-New Westminster Newcomers and Friends Club: Club welcomes women who are new to the area, as well as longtime residents. Meet women of all ages and cultures to make new friends. When: Dinner meeting the second Wednesday of each month plus various events including book club, craft group, social Saturdays, etc. Info: Jocelan Caldwell, 604520-3646.

Social Dance: Practice your dancing skills at these weekly dances. Come with a friend or on your own and have a memorable time. When: Fridays, 1-3:30 p.m., Saturdays 2-4 p.m. and Mondays 12:45-2:45 p.m. Where: Edmonds Community Centre for 55+, 7282 Kingsway, Burnaby. Cost: $1 member, $2 other. Info: 604-2974400. Burnaby South Stroke Recovery Branch: The Burnaby South Stroke Recovery Club offers speech therapy, e x e rc i s e s e s s i o n s , caregiver support and various social activities for stroke survivors. When: Meets every second and fourth Friday of the month, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Where: Edmonds Community Centre for 55+, 7282 Kingsway, Burnaby. Info: 604-297-4400.

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Sunday Afternoon Dances for 55+: Live music each week – come join us. When: Sundays, 12:45 – 3:45 p.m. Where: Century House, 620-Eighth St., N ew We s t m i n s t e r. Admission: $5 members and $6 nonmembers. Includes refreshments at intermission. Info: 604519-1066.

Heritage Uke Club: Organized by Gord Smithers (Guitarist for Deadcats, Swank, ReBeat Generation & Wichita Trip), learn to play the ukulele, beginners welcome. When: Mondays, 6-8 p.m. Where: Heritage Grill, 447 Columbia St., New Westminster. Cost: suggested $5 donation. Info: http:// tinyurl.com/6uy9h4h.

EPIC’s Music in the Park will showcase local musical talent and provide an opportunity for neighbourhood residents to attend free local events and hear family friendly music. Sunday July 27, 2014

Fraternal Order of Eagles: Aerie No. 20 N ew We s t m i n s t e r hosts a fundraising meat draw, sponsored by Thrifty Foods. Three meat draws per day, 50/50 draw includes dinner and breakfast. When: Fridays, 5 to 7 p.m. and Saturdays, 3-5 p.m. Where: Fireside Pub, 421 East Columbia St., New Westminster.

for town choirs. When: Wednesday nights. Where: Shadbolt Centre, Burnaby. Info: www.bcboyschoir.org or 1-888-909-8282. N ew We s t m i n s t e r Family Place: Parents and grandparents of children under 5 can come to Lord Kelvin Elementary school for playtime, art, songs, stories and snacks. Have fun with your children, meet other parents and learn about other resources in the community. Where: In the green portable facing Seventh Avenue, 1010 Hamilton St. When: Thursdays and Fridays 9- 11 a.m. (Note - this program is closed when the school is closed). E S L C o nv e r s at i o n Circles at the Library: The New Westminster Public Library offers f re e, d ro p - i n E S L conversation circles for adults who want to meet people and p ra c t i c e s p e a k i n g English. Co-sponsored by Family Services of Greater Vancouver, there are two programs available. Children are welcome. When: For all adults, Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. For women only, Fridays from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Where: New Westminster Public Library, 716 6th Ave., New Westminster. Info: 604-527-4660.

Free Citizenship Classes: Prepare for the Canadian citizenship test for free in classes co-sponsored by New West Library and MOSAIC. When: First consecutive We d n e s d a y and Thursday of each month 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Where: New Westminster Public Library, 716 6th Ave., N ew We s t m i n s t e r. Register and info: MOSAIC, 604-522-3722 ext. 155.

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NEW HOME DEVELOPMENT

A few more tips for making your home more energy efficient

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FortisBC’s Joan Churchill is behind the popular Renos with Joan series, and now the Shopping with Joan series. She offers homeowners tips for conserving energy, including installing a low-flow showerhead in your bathroom.

Save money with natural gas water heating By Kerry Vital

A warm shower or a relaxing hot bath is one of life’s simple little pleasures. Most of us don’t think about what it takes to heat that water until a rush of cold hits you. But it should be one of the top things on your list when looking to purchase or renovate a home. According to Natural Resources Canada, heating water takes up more than 25 per cent

of your home’s total energy use. So installing the most efficient water heater possible is well worth the initial outlay. “Look beyond the granite and the stainlesssteel appliances,” advises Joan Churchill at FortisBC. Churchill is the woman behind the popular Renos with Joan series, and now the Shopping with Joan series that appears in The Conserver, a free enewsletter filled with easy energy-saving tips that you can sign up for at

fortisbc.com/conserver. In 2010, Churchill purchased a pre-war bungalow and started renovating it into her energy-efficient dream home. Four years later the major renovation is complete. It began by upgrading the inefficient furnace to a high-efficiency, natural gas ENERGY STAR® model. “I wanted a natural gas water heater because heating with natural gas is more affordable,” Churchill says. Plus, FortisBC offers a rebate of up to $1,000 when installing an ENERGY STAR® water heater. Learn more at fortisbc.com/ waterheater. She chose a non-condensing tankless

It’s easy to save on water heating. Wash your clothes in cold water (except for your dirtiest whites), and take shorter showers. Try running your dishwasher only when it’s full, and make sure you fix your leaky pipes. It’s surprising how much water you waste when you leave a faucet dripping. Another way to save energy is to install a programmable thermostat, which will help you save up to 15 per cent on your home heating bills. Or, just wear more layers! Adding a sweater to your outfit will keep you cozy and save you money. Ensuring your home is well-insulated is one of the smartest things you can do. Not only will it keep you cooler in the summer by keeping hot air out, it will also keep your warm air from escaping when the temperatures drop. When it’s chilly outside, keep your doors and windows shut to prevent the heat from escaping your house, and caulk the interior side of your windows where the sash meets the frame to keep those cold winds out. You can also add weatherstripping to your exterior doors and the windows that open. Ensuring you change the filter on your furnace every three to six months will protect your furnace, as well as prevent the fan motor from overheating. This will keep a bit more money in your wallet! It is incredibly important to hire a professionally trained and licensed contractor when you are looking to install natural gas, whether it’s for a renovation or a new home. FortisBC has developed the Contractor Program to provide homeowners with easy access to licensed contractors. These contractors are well-informed about energy efficiency incentives and innovative technologies. They will provide you a written quote with an outline of costs and work involved. FortisBC recommends getting at least three quotes, and asking each of them if they are familiar with available rebates for including natural gas in your home. For more information about the program, visit fortisbc.com/findacontractor.

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Natural gas. Good for shaving expenses. Heating water accounts for about 25 per cent of your home’s energy use. Choosing a high-efficiency natural gas model offers plenty of hot water when you need it—plus savings on your energy costs. Rebates available. Discover the benefits and cost savings of natural gas water heating at fortisbc.com/hotwater. FortisBC uses the FortisBC name and logo under license from Fortis Inc. (14-106.20 06/2014)

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model, which she notes will last about 20 years and fits her lifestyle. “If you’re not sure what water heater is right for you, consider how many people live in your home, how many bathrooms there are and how long you plan to stay in the home,” she advises. “I love my natural gas water heater,” Churchill says. “I never run out of hot water; I can fill my soaker tub and run the dishwasher at the same time.” Churchill also included natural gas in her kitchen renovation via a natural gas range. “I’ve never had one before, and I love it!” she says. “I heard natural gas gives you infinite control for cooking, and it’s true! Plus, a cooktop or range will also work in a power outage.” In her Shopping with Joan series, she sifts through the abundance of information that’s out there – so you don’t have to – and provides easy shopping and energy-saving tips that make sense. So far she’s discussed low-flow sink faucets and saving water with low-flow showerheads. “I want to give people the information they may need in one place,” she explains. “Little things like switching to a low-flow showerhead can add up to savings on your energy bills.” If your home doesn’t have natural gas, start by calling FortisBC and inquiring as to the location of the nearest gas main. Depending on where you live, there may be a natural gas main already in the street in front of your house. You can then request an estimate on how much it will cost to install a service line to your home. For more information about the benefits of natural gas in the home, visit fortisbc.com/choosegas.

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Friday, July 25, 2014 NewsLeader A21

This week’s feature properties ...

GREAT LOCATION

NEW LISTING

90 Courtney Crescent, New Westminster

#135-600 Park Crescent, New Westminster

Welcome to 90 Courtney Crescent in popular Massey Heights. Homes like this don’t come on the market very often, 2,872 sq ft, 3 bdrms on main, master w/ ensuite. Many tasteful and recently completed updates including roof, engineered hard wood flooring, new carpet, kitchen & deck overlooking the pool and yard, with s/w exposure perfect for summer & entertaining! Downstairs also offers lots of space for your use and enjoyment, recreation room, bedroom and bathroom, pool room. You’ll love the location, within steps to F.W. Howay Elementary, private schools, Glenbrooke Middle School, short drive or bus to N.W.S.S. Close to shopping, transit, excellent parks and recreational facilities! This special homes is on a 6,379 sq ft lot in a very lovely neighborhood!

“The Roycroft” - located in popular Glenbrooke North. This 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom townhome offers 748 square feet of very functional space. New laminate flooring, paint, crown moulding are just some of the special features. You’ll love the open floor plan, computer nook, dining room, huge walk in closet, lots of insuite storage, 9 ft ceilings, front porch, bonus street access perfect for you or guests for parking in front of your home. Included in this awesome price is one parking stall. Within steps to Queen’s Park, Canada Games Pool, Fitness New West, shopping, Starbucks, Safeway, transit and more. 1 dog or cat allowed. Great building in a great location!

Priced at $275,000

Priced at $799,000

NEW PRICE

411 Fifth Street, New Westminster

302-225 Sixth Street, New Westminster

Queen’s Park ~ Beautiful 6 bedroom, 4 bathroom “Noort” home offering many recent high end and very tasteful updates including stunning concrete counter tops with generous sized island, modern slate floor tiles in entrance, hallways, kitchen, air conditioning, heat pump, 3 bathrooms completely renovated. Enjoy the amazing natural light and space, 4,735 sq ft on 3 levels. A perfect home for entertaining your friends & family with the dream kitchen, vaulted ceilings, spacious separate dining room, easy access to the new custom stone patios & walkways, beautiful 7,850 sq ft lot. All newer & high end appliances, wet bar down, 2 gas fireplaces, 1 bedroom on main, 4 bedrooms up, 1 bedroom down, suite potential. 3 car garage, steps to shops, schools, transit. This home is in excellent move in condition!

“St. George’s Manor.” This very well maintained concrete building is located in the heart of New Westminster. Enjoy the 1,104 sq ft of very functional space including separate dining room, 2 very large bedrooms with ensuite, insuite laundry and lots of storage. You’ll love the space, extra large room sizes, and the bonus double balcony with view. Steps to transit, shops and fine dining! Buy this home and receive up to $25,000 to customize to your taste. Call for details. Cats welcome, no dogs, no rentals. 1 parking stall is included in this awesome price!

Priced at $229,000

Priced at $1,498,000

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Check out traceydavies.com for lots of photos, virtual tours and references. Park Georgia Realty, 435 North Road, Coquitlam | Call 604.421.7275

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CONGRATULATIONS!

289 athletes from Fraser River - Delta competed at the 2014 BC Summer Games bringing home 83 medals. Thank you to the coaches, officials, volunteers, and families who support these growing champions. See photos, videos and results at

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COMING EVENTS

Vendors & Crafters Wanted. www.latinsummerfest.com Aug. 17, Trout Lake Park. (No food pls.) Register online

LOST AND FOUND

LOST: MEN’S GOLD CHAIN in New Westminster. Please call 604-521-5611 or 604-780-4975.

109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

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

Van Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility.

109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

PHONE BOOKS Mature persons with own car, truck, or van, or Clubs, Charitable Organizations, School, Church Groups, or Sport Teams. Earn money delivering the Yellow Pages™ Directories door to door in Burnaby and New Westminster in July.

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

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PDC Logistics Call: 604.421.2403 Mon.- Fri. 8:00am - 4:00pm http://www.deliverYELLOW.ca

Start Aug 18th. Hours 8:00am to 4:30pm Monday to Friday. Are you looking for a job that will give you spring break, Christmas and summer holidays off?

IN MEMORIAM GIFTS DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

Yellow Pages™

NO SELLING INVOLVED Start Immediately!

FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

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HELP WANTED

Primary Focus: • Contact prospective business clients via phone and email • Develop trustworthy and informative relationships • Maintain a strong volume of calls with the assistance of our CRM system Qualifications: • Strong telephone skills • Marketing and/or creative mindset • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment • Basic computer skills • Strong command of english, both verbal and written It is also an asset if you have a good knowledge of BC communities. This is a full time position based in Surrey, BC. Black Press offers competitive compensation, a team environment, benefits and opportunity for career advancement. Please forward your resume with a brief note on why you are a great candidate to:

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HELP WANTED

Canada’s Largest Independently owned newspaper group, is currently looking for Part-Time Production Workers to work at our Delta - Vantage Way 24/7 production facility. This is an entry level, general labour position that involves the physical handling of newspaper & related advertising supplements. REQUIREMENTS: • Prior bindery and/or machine operator experience is preferred • Motivated self-starter willing to work in a fast-paced enviro. performing repetitive tasks • Must be able to lift 35lbs. & stand for long periods of time • Ability to work co-operatively in a diverse, team-based enviro. • Must be reliable & dependable • Excellent communication skills & detail oriented • Completion of high school • Must have own transportation This P/T position has a variety of afternoon & graveyard shifts (Mon - Fri). The incumbent must be able to work on a weekly schedule with short notice.

Starting Wage $12.20 + Shift Premiums! If you are interested in this position, please e-mail your resume, including “Production Worker” in the subject line to:

jobs.vantage way@gmail.com

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

Zone Checker

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

EDUCATION

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A Career With Vision

O OW PEN N B YO US UR INE SS

Sales Advisor - Digital Products Are you confident enough to develop business conversations? Black Press publishes the Surrey Leader, Langley Times and Peace Arch News along with 150 other publications. We will develop individuals with an ambition to succeed whether they have deep post-secondary credentials or not. This is an exceptional opportunity if you are adept at making successful calls and highly rewarding to those that maintain the required pace. We have an immediate opening for a Sales Consultant on our Digital team representing our highly successful online recruitment platform LocalWorkBC.ca.

Landscaping Sales & Service Opportunities Up To $400 CASH Daily

604-575-5555

New West 604.522.4900

EDUCATION

Email resume: jbperez@fuchs.com or Fax: 604-888-1145

LOOKING TO SELL?

Req: Carpenters, Helpers Labourers, CSO’s/OFA’s TCP’s, Cleaners $11-28/hr

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Temporary Lab Technician for Fuchs Lubricants wanted until end of August. To perform Quality Control testing and sampling, data entry, filing, maintenance of equipment, calibrations, & customer service work. Perfect for science student enrolled in university in fall. Lab exp. mandatory. Located in Langley, BC. $17.00-$18.00/hr. depending on experience.

MERCHANDISE IN THE 500’S, REAL ESTATE IN THE 600’S AND AUTOMOTIVE IN THE 800’S... .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

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

PRODUCTION WORKERS

LAB TECHNICIAN

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CONSTRUCTION SITE In your NEIGHBOURHOOD

Work Today, Daily or Weekly Pay Apply 9AM to 2PM at: 118 – 713 Columbia Street

HELP WANTED

SHOP FROM HOME!

Starting Wage $12.00 hr Please drop off your resume in person from Aug 5th to Aug 8th to Lifetouch Canada 1610 Ingleton Ave Burnaby BC.

HELP WANTED

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

- Qualities we are looking for: - Excellent customer service skills. - Superior verbal and written English communication skills. - Proficient with Outlook, MS Word and Excel. - Excellent time management and organizational skills. - Must be able to multi task. - Reliable and punctual.

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

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

DELIVERY PERSONS

YOUTH & ADULTS

CUSTOMER SERVICE

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• Certified Home Study Course • Jobs Registered Across Canada • Gov. Certified www.RMTI.ca / 604.681.5456 or 1.800.665.8339

A Great Janitorial Franchise Opportunity

HELP WANTED

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

Become a certiÀed OPTICIAN / CONTACT LENS FITTER Classes start Sept. 8th, 2014 Morning Classes

BC COLLEGE OF OPTICS

#208 - 10070 King George Blvd. Surrey BC

www.bccollegeofoptics.ca

6 MONTH COURSE Monthly Payment Plan Available

604.581.0101

The Burnaby NewsLeader is looking for energetic and customer friendly individuals for its Circulation Department. The right candidate must have excellent communication and organizational skills, attention to detail, the ability to work with minimum supervision, and basic knowledge of MS Word, Excel and Outlook Express. Duties include supervising 100+ youth carriers, recruiting and hiring new carriers, surveying old and new delivery areas, monitoring carrier performance, and following up on householder delivery concerns. A reliable vehicle is a must. A vulnerable sector criminal record check is also mandatory. This permanent part-time position is available immediately. Please forward your resumé to: Circulation Manager Burnaby New Westminster NewsLeader 7438 Fraser Park Drive Burnaby, BC V5J 5B9 circmanager@burnabynewsleader.com No phone calls please. All emailed submissions will receive a reply for confirmation of receipt; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted further.

Kristy O’Connor, Digital Sales Manager koconnor@bpdigital.ca Competition closes August 13, 2014

www.burnabynewsleader.com www.newwestnewsleader.com blackpress.ca X bclocalnews.com

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TRADES, TECHNICAL

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 160

TRADES, TECHNICAL

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 284 HEAT, AIR, REFRIGERATION

MASTER CRAFTSMEN WANTED

HEAVY DUTY TRUCK/ TRAILER MECHANICS K-Line Trailers is a custom transport trailer manufacturer in Langley, BC. We seek long-term, F/T, qualified Truck-Trailer mechanics to repair, maintain, inspect and certify trucks and trailers. Must have appropriate hand tools, be a solid self-starter but great in a team setting. MVI/CVI required, Class 1 drivers an asset. • Highly Competitive Wages • Health, Dental, RRSP Beneﬁts that grow with long-term employment Please email resume: employment@klinetrailers.com

Furnace & Air Conditioning

• Plumbers • Painters • Electricians • Finish Carpenters • Tilers • Dry Wallers • Handymen / Jack Of All Trades

~ Hot water tanks ~ Gasfitting/Sheet metal

Must have min. 10 years exp. Serving Metro Vancouver & surrounding area. F/T, P/T, Flexible hours & great compensation!

604-461-0999

Apply On-line: www. handymanconnection.com /handyman-job-careersopportunities.aspx

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RUBBISH REMOVAL

REAL ESTATE

www.paintspecial.com Running this ad for 10yrs

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AUTO FINANCING

RENTALS

3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour

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

PLUMBING

LOTS

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PAINT SPECIAL

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TRANSPORTATION

2.5 ACRE LOTS, LUMBY, BC Mabel Estates 5 mins from town, pristine lush views. Designed and ready to build. Wells & power at lot. Starting, $139,000, $50,000 below assessed value. 250-317-2807.

604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

ZIGGY’S RENOVATIONS. All types int/ext. Quality work. Free Est. Best prices! (604)931-4224 or 992-4146

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

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

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

WORK WANTED

Writer: creative, innovative, poetic, yearning to fulfill my creativity! Do you need someone to write: short stories for film/tv, marketing, advertising, slogans, or to come up with a brilliant idea for business? Please contact: berliner10@shaw.ca

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

APARTMENT/CONDO

Burnaby NELSON PLACE TOWNHOMES 2701 – 2755 Bainbridge Ave.

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SUNDECKS

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

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

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.

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

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CARS - DOMESTIC

604.540-2028 or 778.714-7815 COQUITLAM

TRAVEL with bcclassified.com

Welcome Home !

604 575 5555

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

PERSONAL SERVICES Join one of North America’s most respected & fastest growing heavy civil infrastructure contractors. Flatiron has been named Heavy Civil Contractor of the Year in Alberta & has won numerous employer awards. Flatiron Constructors has an immediate need for:

HANDYMAN CONNECTION Home Repairs, Renovations, Installations. Licensed & Bonded. 604-878-5232

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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

• Formwork Carpenters • Apprentice Carpenters • Skilled Laborers • Grade Checkers • Heavy Equipment Operators This is an opportunity to join us in the Edmonton Area. The Northeast Anthony Henday Drive project includes the construction of 27 kms of six and eight-lane divided roadway, nine interchanges, two flyovers, eight rail crossing & two bridges across the North Saskatchewan River. You can view all skilled trade and construction management positions and apply via

www.ﬂatironcorp.com or forward your resume:

canadarecruiter@ ﬂatironcorp.com

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS Plumbing Services - Hvac Gas Fitting & Electrical. C & C Electrical Mechanical 604-475-7077

If I can’t do it It can’t be done

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

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

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ELECTRICAL

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

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TREE SERVICES MAPLE RIDGE. Large, new 1 bdrm & den grnd flr apt. Luxurious, s/s appls, granite counters, prkg, F/P. $1100. Avail now. 778-386-1243

PRESSURE WASHING POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING

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

Call Ian 604-724-6373

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

Grange St & McMurray Ave

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

PETS

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FENCING

Specializing in: CEDAR FENCING, INSTALLATIONS Free estimates

604-807-1704 or 604-807-3843

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LEGAL

Notice of Application for Extended Hours Hub Restaurant New West BC Ltd operating Hub Restaurant located at #344 – 800 Carnarvon Street is applying to the City of New Westminster to change their hours of liquor service at their Food Primary establishment from 9:00 AM to midnight Monday through Sunday to 9:00 AM to 1:00 AM Monday through Sunday. Further details regarding this application are available by contacting Kim Deighton at 604-527-4622.

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

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

MOVING & STORAGE

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

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

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

LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE

604-537-4140

CHIHUAHUA, small, female, 3 yrs old, very sweet, $400. Call (604)794-7347 GERMAN Shepherd pups. Working line. Black & black/tan. 6 weeks old. $700. 604-820-4230, 604-302-7602 Male Stud Services. Looking for a Maltese. Will consider Pomeranian. Reasonable fee. 604-302-6647 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

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

Petitions will not be considered. Written submissions must include the name and address of the submitter in order to be considered. Submitted comments may be made available to the public on the City’s website.

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Proudly Managed by Bentall Kennedy Residential Services

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SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

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

HOMES FOR RENT

Maple Ridge 247/dewdney 3 bdrm hse 2 box stalls w/plumbing 5 acres fncd, Sept1 $1400m 778-999-1093 Port Coquitlam: 4 bdrm 1.5 bath house on farm, 5 appls, Avail Aug. 1st. $1300/mo. 778-668-8557 TOP CA$H PAID TODAY For SCRAP VEHICLES! 2 hr. Service www.a1casper.com (604)209-2026

The Scrapper

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TOWNHOUSES

PITT MEADOWS: 2 - 3 bdrm co-op T/H $1097/mo - $1199/mo. Shares req’d. Close to WCE, schools & shopping. No subsidy available. 19225 119th Ave. For more info & to book an appt. call 604-465-1938

#1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME 604.683.2200 .A East West Roofing & Siding Co. Repairs, new roofs, torching, gutter services. 10% off. 604-783-6437

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RUBBISH REMOVAL F R E E ! Scrap Metal Removal

MOUNTAIN-MOVERS.ca (778)378-6683

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

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

604-572-3733

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www.tkhaulaway.com

847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES

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

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 542

FRUIT & VEGETABLES

BLUEBERRIES. U-PICK $1.25 lb. WE-PICK $2.00 lb. 19478 Dewdney Trunk Rd. Pitt Meadows. Call 604-763-2808 or 778-237-4032

TRANSPORTATION 809

AUTO ACCESSORIES/ PARTS

CHERRY JUBILEE Sour Cherries 2014 HARVEST SEASON July 16 - July 27 (Closed July 20th) 8:00a.m. - 3:00p.m. 2017 - 272nd Street, Aldergrove Place Your Order: 604-856-5844

ABOVE THE REST “ Interior & Exterior Unbeatable Prices & Professional Crew. • Free Est. • Written Guarantee • No Hassle • Quick Work • Insured • WCB

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2009 TOYOTA RAV4 LIMITED V6, 3.5L, 4/dr, 4WD, 5spd, 83K. Pyrite colour, leather int, satellite radio, Bluetooth, a/c, pwr sunroof, heated front seats, rear fold-down seat, push button/smart key. One owner, non-smoker. LOADED! Exc Cond! $19,950 604-338-4114

MISC. FOR SALE

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

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

REAL ESTATE

mikes hauling 604-516-9237

City of New Westminster C/O Development Services Attn: Kim Deighton 511 Royal Avenue New Westminster BC V3L 1H9 kdeighton@newwestcity.ca

1995 Deluxe Elkhorn 10.5’ Camper. Loaded, Exc cond! $5500/obo. Truck also avail. Call 604-317-7886 (Langley)

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

ABBA MOVERS & DEL Res/comm 1-5 ton truck, 2 men fr $45. Seniors Discount. Honest, bsmt clean up. 25yrs Exp. 24hrs/7days 604-506-7576

778-997-9582

Residents and owners of businesses may comment on this proposal by writing to the following by August 22, 2014.

PETS

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

Purebred CAIRN TERRIER Pups Shots, dewormed. $650. House pets. 778-588-1051,604-859-1724

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

CURLY JOE’S MOVING - Free moving for people on social assistance or disabilities. 604-618-7766

RECREATIONAL/SALE

PARKVIEW TOWERS EXCEL ROOFING LTD. All kinds of roofing work. Reroof, New, Repairs. Free est. (778)878-2617

LANDSCAPING

AFFORDABLE MOVING

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

SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE

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

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

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

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

Build The Best. Be The Best!

LEGAL

Call (604) 931-2670

HOME REPAIRS

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

JERRY’S FENCING LTD

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2011 CHEV AVEO 4/dr Sedan, automatic, grey, 65,000/km’s. $6000 firm. Call 604-538-9257.

PATRICK’S RUBBISH REMOVAL *Landscape *Trimming *Yard Clean *Const. Clean. *ANYTHING!!! 1 Ton Truck. Call Patrick for Prompt Quality Service @ 604-808-1652. FLEETWOOD WASTE Bin Rentals 10-30 Yards. Call Ken at 604-294-1393

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HOMES WANTED WE BUY HOMES BC • All Prices • All Situations • • All Conditions • www.webuyhomesbc.com 604-657-9422

AUTO FINANCING

REPAIRER’S LIEN ACT Whereas, Jason, indebted to Mint Auto Body for repair’s on a 1998 Mercedes VIN: WDBFA67FXWF160203. There is presently an amount due and owing of $12,000 plus any additional costs of storage, and sale. Notice is hereby given that on the 5th day of August, 2014 or thereafter, the said vehicle will be sold. For more information call Mint Auto Body LTD. 604-433-1207

PRIME LAKEVIEW LOTS FROM $140,000 Also; Spectacular 3 Acre Parcel at $390,000 1-250-558-7888 www.orlandoprojects.com ~ FINANCING AVAILABLE ~

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A28 NewsLeader Friday, July 25, 2014

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10% OF F

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Lowest prices in town guaranteed! If you find our products at a lower price, bring in the proof and we’ll beat it by 5% Offers ends August 1, 2014, while supplies last.

Meat, fruit, produce, dry goods and so much more... 421 Sixth Street, New Westminster 604-553-3421 www.newwestorganic.ca

• Fresh organic produce • Prime selection of organic meats • Healthy snacks • Health and vitamin products