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Tracey Broad says the city’s plan to put a bus bay just steps from her apartment is not only a waste of money, but will destroy four beautiful cherry trees in the process.

Neighbour pans city’s bus-bay plan Laments losing beautiful, big trees that provide privacy, shade and pollution protection Grant Granger

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Cutting down four big beautiful trees to make way for a bus bay is a waste of money says a nearby resident. Tracey Broad lives in Moody Gardens across Eighth Avenue from New Westminster secondary and the Massey Theatre. There’s a bus stop just steps from her fenced-in patio.

From a traffic-planning perspective, Building the bay, though, requires it’s in an awkward spot because cutting down about four mature there’s only one lane for eastbound Japanese cherry trees that are not traffic, meaning the flow is blocked only nice to look at but provide when the bus stops. privacy, shade and The city wants to protection from build a bus bay into noise and light Tracey Broad the boulevard beside It doesn’t make any sense pollution, said Broad’s condo. The to me. For me it’s literally a Broad. bay would allow In her opinion, waste of taxpayers dollars. buses to safely it would be much load and unload passengers using easier and cheaper to move the wheelchairs, scooters or strollers. stop a few feet further east to where It would also help to avoid drivers Eighth widens into two lanes. That swerving into the westbound lane to would require only switching the get around stopped buses. bus stop sign location, avoid costly

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construction and save the trees, she contends. “I do not understand their thinking. It baffles me what they’re thinking when they could save the taxpayers a load of money where they would only have to change where the [bus stop] pole is. “It doesn’t make any sense to me. For me it’s literally a waste of taxpayers dollars.” A few years ago her strata council asked to have the trees dealt with by the city because their roots were tearing up the ground-floor patios.

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New Westminster will require developers to include larger “family-friendly” units in future projects. Council has told its staff to come up with an implementation plan requiring a minimum of 20 per cent units in new developments to be two-bedrooms and another 10 per cent three bedrooms. Those guidelines were recommended to them by two consultants, Gordon Easton, managing director of Colliers International and UrbanWORKS president Brent Toderian. Easton told council on Oct. 6 their research shows there would be a negligible difference in developer’s profit margins if the requirements were imposed. The findings came despite many developers telling councillors that the market trend is toward smaller units. “We haven’t been cavalier about our considerations,” said Toderian, former chief planner with the City of Vancouver. Please see WE’VE, A3

A2 NewsLeader Wednesday, October 15, 2014

FRONT AND EAST COLUMBIA STREET ROAD CLOSURES The Front Street closure for construction of the new sanitary sewer main will be continuing this week on Front Street (10:00 pm to 5:00 am).

CITYPAGE NEW WEST WALKS - WALKING GROUP Walking is rated as Canada’s most popular physical activity and New Westminster is a great place to walk! Regular walking improves cardio-vascular fitness, muscle tone, endurance, and mental health while improving energy levels, reducing the risk of chronic disease and helps with weight management. This enthusiastic walking group meets weekly on Wednesdays at 2:30 pm at Centennial Community Centre to walk a variety of routes on the City’s East side. The program is FREE and all walks are approximately 1 hour and 4 km in length. For more information, please call Centennial Community Centre at 604.777.5100

Work will move to a partial closure on East Columbia Street towards the end of the week (depending on construction progress) between 10:00 pm to 5:00 am. Further updates will be provided as the work progresses. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and we will make all efforts to minimize the noise levels during the construction. For more information, please contact the Engineering department at 604.527.4592.

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PUBLIC NOTICE OF APPLICATIONS FOR 2015 PROPERTY TAX PERMISSIVE EXEMPTION Section 227 of the Community Charter requires Council to give notice of a proposed bylaw regarding permissive tax exemptions, identifying the property, the proposed exemptions, the number of years that the exemption may be provided and an estimate of the amount of exempt taxes for the year of the exemption and the two following years. The proposed Bylaw No. 7724, 2014 is for a one year term. Folio #

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Wednesday, October 15, 2014 NewsLeader A3

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Station upgrades likely to be done at night TransLink to take 15 months for improvements to New Westminster station

• New colour palette; • Adding public art. Mayor Wayne Wright, a member of TransLink’s mayors council, told city council on Oct. 6 that acoustics Grant Granger was the top priority for the ggranger@newwestnewsleader.com upgrades because the sound system Plaza 88 residents will is difficult to hear in the station. have to brace for another The report said there will be bout of construction in their disruptions to pedestrian traffic neighbourhood. flow during construction, and how Just as the Anvil Centre opens that’s handled will be a key to the and Merchant Square office tower is project’s success. completed along comes TransLink The plans will be sent to the city’s with big plans to upgrade the New design panel, the access ability Westminster SkyTrain station. committee, the transit, bicycle and And the kicker for the residents, pedestrian advisory committee, and in order to keep the system the public art advisory committee operating during construction most for input. of the work will be done when the The report said New trains aren’t running. Westminster artists will be given ARTIST RENDERING/CITY OF NEW WESTMINSTER STAFF REPORT That would be between 1 and 5 While the proposed upgrades to New West SkyTrain station may be desirable, the disruption could be a pain for residents an opportunity to have their work of the three towers above. a.m. on the temporary hoarding during A city staff report said the city construction. anticipates TransLink will ask council meeting on Wednesday. transparency for passenger safety; According to the report, TransLink later this month for a variance to the The city report said the upgrades are • Better lighting; intends to start the work on Jan. 5, 2015 city’s construction noise bylaw so it can expected to improve the station’s acoustics, • New windscreens; and it’s expected to take 15 months to carry out the work at night. A strata security, pedestrian flow and aesthetics. • Installing a dropped ceiling below the complete. council member for Plaza 88, which has They include: guideway to create a unified concourse and Coun. Lorrie Williams suggested while three residential towers above the station, • Upgrading the stairs and replacing the improve acoustics; TransLink is at it they should change the was unwilling to comment on the plans. escalators; • Replacing the platform ceiling with station’s name to New Westminster/Eighth TransLink’s application, however, will • Replacing the original south elevator replaceable panels to improve acoustics; Street, while Coun. Jonathan proposed be discussed at the strata council’s next and adding openings to increase • New speakers; Anvil Centre be added to the name instead.

We’ve got to do our homework first, Wright says ⫸

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“There will be some who will challenge the statement [that] the impacts are negligible because there are complex implications … We consider [the recommended regulations] modest, but also ambitious, realistic and pragmatic.” Toderian told council the city can help create demand for larger units. “You can build the supporting infrastructure to make living in an urban setting attractive to families,” said Toderian. “You’ve already got a great start with Westminster Pier Park, the new school (Qayqayt elementary), the

Anvil Centre. The missing piece friendly units but not blow it up. is possibly the housing itself … It To make the larger units more is the absence of these supportive marketable, the consultants things that adds to the lack of said the city should encourage demand.” developers to put them into Toderian and Easton the building podiums or on also recommended the lower floors to make them city be flexible by allowing affordable for families. developers to propose a They recommended after total family-friendly mix adopting the regulations of 30 per cent as long as they be monitored to see COTÉ the 10-per cent, threeif it’s worth implementing bedroom minimum was even higher minimum met. Currently three-bedroom requirements down the road. units make up about five per cent Coun. Chuck Puchmayr was of New Westminster’s proposed surprised to find out larger units developments. really aren’t a money loser. He said their recommendations “We’re always giving variances will move the dial up for familyto developers. They always push

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Wright wasn’t as enthusiastic. He said the city has to find out why three-bedroom units don’t sell. He noted laneway houses are frequently cited as a way to create family-friendly housing. “Maybe it’s the form we have to get into with the three bedrooms instead of getting them into the high rises,” said Wright. “We’ve got to figure this one out, and right now is the time, but we’ve got to do our homework first before we make any changes.” Planning director Bev Grieve said city staff will work with the consultants to finalize the report before taking it to the community for input.

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DOWNTOWN RESIDENTS’ ASSOCIATION ALL CANDIDATES MEETING Thursday, October 30 7:00 PM at Holy Trinity Church We welcome any voting resident living in New Westminster to join us for this event. We ask that all candidates get in touch with president@nwdra.org to enable us to have their name on our program.

THE GREAT BRITISH COLUMBIA SHAKEOUT! Date: Oct 16, 2014 When: 10:16 am British Columbians must get better prepared before the next big earthquake, and also practice how to protect ourselves when it happens. ShakeOut, a province-wide “Drop, Cover and Hold On” drill, is to help people and organizations do both. All residents, agencies, businesses, and organizations across British Columbia are encouraged to take part in the largest earthquake drill in Canadian history! Why is it important to do a Drop, Cover, and Hold On drill? As with anything, to react quickly you must practice often. You may only have seconds to protect yourself in an earthquake, before strong shaking knocks you down--or drops something on you.

A former New Westminster bar owner who sexually assaulted a woman responding to a want-ad for a waitress/ bartender posted on Craigslist is scheduled to be sentenced on Thursday. Fred Bilawey, 52, pled guilty to the charge in New West provincial court on Oct. 6. Bilawey was charged last spring. At the time New Westminster police issued a

plea for other possible victims might be suicidal. to come forward. Sgt. Diana On May 13, after Bilawey had McDaniel said that already missed a number investigation is still of court appearances, ongoing. a bench warrant was Shortly after his first issued for his arrest. He court appearance on is believed to have fled March 20, Bilawey the country. McDaniel disappeared and said Bilawey returned BILAWEY New West police to Canada on Sept. 20 issued another plea, this time and was subsequently arrested. for information about his He remains in custody until his whereabouts as they believed he sentencing.

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Broad said the city told them the trees were too important to remove and were “the jewel of this corner.” So the residents ponied up to pay to rehabilitate and resurface their patios. Now the city is singing a different tune, Broad says, and the result isn’t something she’s looking forward to. “It’s going to be very stark and very ugly when this gets done.” Broad said losing the trees will exacerbate the chronic light pollution emitted by the school and theatre. In addition,

bringing the bus stop up against her patio will result in even more garbage being dumped over her fence by waiting passengers than she already gets. Roger Emanuels, the city engineering department’s design and construction manager, said moving the stop to where Broad suggests isn’t an option. That’s because it would be further away from the crosswalk at Eighth and Eighth providing an incentive for bus passengers to jaywalk. Emanuels said although Broad is opposed to the project there are other residents who

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are in favour. “We don’t have consensus in the building. There’s other people in the building that are quite happy about [the trees] going. We don’t like taking trees down if we don’t have to, but in this case we had to in order to facilitate the transit stop,” said Emanuels. He added the city is willing to provide trees for the residents to plant on their side of the fence. The $40,000 cost for the bus bay is being split with TransLink and construction is expected to start in about two weeks, he said.

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Election nominations close New Westminster’s mayoralty race in the Nov. 15 civic election will feature four familiar faces and a new one. Incumbent Wayne Wright is pursuing his fifth term with his biggest competition expected to come from threeterm councillor Jonathan Coté. Quayside Community Board past president James Crosty, who finished a distant second CROSTY to Wright, threw his hat into the ring again as nominations closed Friday. Long-time council observer Vladimir Krasnogor, who finished 14th in his bid for a council seat in 2011, is looking to become mayor this time. Raj Gupta filed his candidacy papers for mayor as well as for council just prior to Friday’s deadline. With Coté running for mayor and Coun. Betty McIntosh retiring from politics there will be two seats on council available. The incumbents seeking reelection are Bill Harper, Jaimie McEvoy, Chuck Puchmayr and Lorrie Williams. All four have the backing of the New Westminster and District

Labour Council as do Patrick Johnstone and Mary Trentadue. Unsuccessful candidates from 2011 who are trying again are John Ashdown, Jim Bell, Calvin Donnelly, Gerry Liu and Gavin Palmer. Other newcomers are Marge Ashdown, Tracey Block, Heather Boersma, former Queen’s Park Residents Association president David Brett, Sapperton activist Catherine Cartwright, Tourism New Westminster executive director Tej Kainth, Matt Kadioglu, Scott McIntosh (Betty’s son), and Front Street business owner Harm Woldring. The board of election race for seven trustee spots will feature five incumbents. Board chair Jonina Campbell, vice chair Michael Ewen and James Janzen have the labour council’s backing. If Ewen is elected he will become the longest-serving elected official in New Westminster’s history during the four-year term. He has been on the board for 35 years.

Casey Cook and MaryAnn Mortensen, who ran under the Voice New Westminster banner in 2011, will run together as independents along with James Pepa who came in 12th in 2011. Cook and Mortensen waited until the last minute before filing their nomination papers. Cook said he was seriously considering not running again because the board’s politics had become COOK “disheartening” and “destructive.” Incumbent Lisa Graham, who ran for Voice in 2011, decided not to run for personal reasons. Another incumbent, David Phelan, did not file nomination papers after serving one term. The other school trustee candidates include Bell, who ran for both council and trustee in 2011 as well. The others are Cort Ray Caldwell, Mark Gifford, Jeremy Perry and Kelly Slade-Kerr, an employment lawyer who helped organize the Parents For Public Education group earlier this year. Gifford and Slade-Kerr have also received the labour council’s endorsement. C

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Paying attention

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The candidates in November’s municipal elections have filed their nomination paperwork. The races for the mayor’s job, seats on city council and the school board are officially on. Although some candidates have already been campaigning for weeks, if not months as they gauged the public mood for change, sought indications of support before jumping into the fray. The coming weeks will be punctuated by knocks on your door from candidates seeking your vote, flyers stuffing your mailbox, signs on lawns, allcandidates meetings in school gyms and community centres. But how many voters will be paying attention? How many voters will actually exercise their franchise on Nov. 15? In 2011, only 23.29 per cent of registered voters in Burnaby cast ballots. That was down slightly from the previous municipal election, in 2008. In New Westminster less than a quarter of registered voters went to the polls to elect their last city government. Weeding through the myriad of candidates vying for positions at City Hall and the school board can be daunting. Knowing who stands for what, and what they plan to accomplish can challenge even the best-designed flowchart. But it’s the candidates who emerge victorious on Nov. 15 who will have the most direct impact on our daily lives. They’ll determine how much we pay in property taxes, how much we’ll pay to park on city streets, when our garbage will be collected, what new developments will be approved. They’ll make the call on school policies and facilities. So it’s in every voter’s interest to pay attention for the next four weeks. And set aside a few minutes on Nov. 15 to make their marks on a ballot.

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Time for truth in B.C. treaty talks VICTORIA – Three years ago, long-time chief and band administrator Sophie Pierre sought an extension of her term leading the B.C. Treaty Commission and gave a warning. The federal and provincial government should start taking this long and costly effort seriously or “shut ’er down.” Last week Pierre wound up her sixth and final year as chief commissioner on a slightly more hopeful note. This year, the Tla’amin Nation in the Powell River area and the Yale First Nation in the Fraser Canyon had their treaties proclaimed by Ottawa. They join the Maa-nulth First Nations on Vancouver Island and the Tsawwassen First Nation in leaving behind the Indian Act and the courts to get on with self-government. Tsawwassen in particular has moved ahead aggressively. Its shopping centre development near the ferry terminal is one of the largest commercial projects in the province right now. All of these treaties were negotiated despite multiple overlapping territorial claims

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around them, and similar progress has been made with the Tsimshian First Nations on the North Coast and elsewhere. The need for aboriginal people to work out their overlapping claim issues between themselves was the focus of the commission’s 22nd annual report. In it, former chief commissioners Miles Richardson of the Haida Nation and Steven Point of the Sto:lo Nation added their influential voices, urging aboriginal communities to consider them shared territories, rather than clinging to ancient tribal rivalries. Another hopeful sign is that after seven years of commissions and studies, the federal government has finally given its negotiators a mandate to negotiate fisheries. This is the main reason why the Tla’amin waited five long years

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for Ottawa’s blessing after their treaty had been hammered out. This year’s landmark decision of the Supreme Court of Canada, recognizing Tsilhqot’in Nation title in the remote Nemiah Valley, has also got the attention of Victoria and Ottawa. Pierre noted the “flurry of activity” by Premier Christy Clark in seeking reconciliation, which will culminate this month with a formal apology for the hanging of Tsilhqot’in chiefs 150 years ago. Pierre said this court ruling “should destroy any lingering thoughts that this issue is not of the utmost importance, and provide the necessary investment, both financial and time commitment, to reach satisfactory conclusions.” That’s the good news for B.C.’s thorniest historical problem, the lack of treaties across most of the province. It’s also becoming clearer that the Tsilhqot’in ruling is unique. It’s unlikely to be repeated by most other First Nations, even if they are willing and able to spend the years and millions to enrich lawyers in pursuit of it.

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Here’s the bad news. As of this year, the B.C. Treaty Commission has paid out $627 million to First Nations to support treaty negotiations. Most of that is in the form of loans, which are to be repaid out of the cash settlements that Ottawa contributes to settle modern treaties. Pierre acknowledges that some communities are close to completing treaties, but their debt has climbed to near what Ottawa is offering. This would leave them free but broke. Others are just “spinning their wheels” with no real hope of achieving a treaty, Pierre said. The commission is calling for an “exit strategy” for these communities, starting with loan forgiveness that would allow them to pursue economic activity. There are First Nations, Westbank and Osoyoos prominent among them, which are thriving without treaties. Haida and Klahoose have developed successful forest products businesses as they move toward self-government. Federal and provincial governments must recognize the successes, and the failures.

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Come on City Hall: Just do it This topic is getting boring. TransLink this and TransLink that. This bully is ruling the day obviously, and New Westminster city council is asking to remove East Eighth Avenue and Royal Avenue as truck routes—are you kidding me? Asking? Just remove them. Quit asking, and just DO IT. New Westminster has ‘’just cause’’ to keep their residents safe over and above what TransLink wants. Make it as inconvenient as possible, and trucks, like water, will seek out the easiest route. I know—I drive semi-trailers. And gawd almighty, enforce and ticket. Residents on ex-truck routes, like me, and residents on truck routes are getting bored with this topic. City Hall: take care of this. Geoff Porteous New Westminster

We can’t afford not to vote What can the voters of New Westminster learn from the people of Hong Kong and Scotland? They can learn to be passionate about having the right to vote, and using that right to vote when the opportunity arises. As I write this, the Hong Kong people are standing out in the rain, by the thousands, giving a big NO to those who would pick their candidates for them. What would our citizens do if someone tried to pick candidates for them? And look at the recent referendum in Scotland, where the turnout was over 80 per cent. Do you realize that if New Westminster doubled its turnout, it still wouldn’t match that of Scotland?

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turn it into a Canadian icon. I suspect it was dusted off a few years ago when someone at The Province found it in their archives, and thought it could be used to polish up their journalistic apple a bit. Every story I’ve seen about this photo seems to be The Province trying to create a legend they can sell. It has the air of war profiteering, and it’s ugly to see. I think the city blew it on this one. I’m going to wince every time I see the statue Downtown. Steve Vanden-Eykel New Westminster

LittLe dogs need their pLace Re: Dog owner barks at Queen’s Park off-leash plans (NewsLeader, Oct. 10) I have to disagree with Ms. Duncan... there is a LARGE constituency of small-dog owners who are thrilled that finally the city is looking at their many requests for an area limited to small dogs only. Perhaps the reason she has yet to meet anyone like this at the dog park is that they

don’t feel safe bringing their petite pooch to the area. It is not to take anything away from anyone per say, but to allow the smaller dogs a safer place to frolic without the fear. If your smaller-sized dogs are accustomed to and enjoy interacting with larger dogs, then continue. No one is forcing anyone to remove a smaller dog from the current off-leash areas, merely providing an alternate off-leash area for those pintsized pooches who are more comfortable with like-sized friends. I, for one, a smaller-dog parent, applaud the city for its actions. Oh, and as for the water issue—I carry a small water bottle and collapsible bowl for my dog where ever we go! Nancy Jickels —online comment newwestnewsleader.com

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Penalty points added for distracted driving Tom Fletcher

its fines and could increase them, but not to the $1,000 fine Talking on your handheld Ontario drivers face for a first phone or fiddling with a music offence of distracted driving. player while driving will “I think a $1,000 fine is cost you three penalty rather high,” Anton said. points in addition to a Penalty points remain $167 fine, effective Oct. on a driving record for 20. five years, and result in a Justice Minister $175 increase in insurance Suzanne Anton as soon as they exceed anTon announced the three points. additional penalty points Fines and points for Wednesday, making it the two distracted driving tickets in same as the penalty for texting a year add up to at least $634. and driving. Penalty points At nine points, the are also added for infractions Superintendent of Motor such as watching a video or Vehicles considers licence programming a phone’s GPS suspension. system. Anton said there were 51,000 Anton said the B.C. tickets issued last year for government is also reviewing distracted driving of all kinds.

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areas, including those in smaller towns,” said Jim Vanderwal, senior program manager at the Fraser Basin Council (FBC). Vanderwal notes that there are many quieter stations on the network that only see one or two people plugging in each week, but that is to be expected at this early stage. He said there are now 1,300 electric cars on the road since the first one arrived in B.C.

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Disaster simulation at Justice Institute Hospital on wheels will be star attraction at 90-minute simulation; public is invited to watch The biggest disaster simulation ever put on by the Justice Institute of B.C. will be held on Friday and the public is invited to watch. The star of the 90-minute show at the JI’s New Westminster campus will be the province’s mobile medical unit. The hospital on wheels’ best-known performance was filling in for Surrey Memorial Hospital’s emergency department when it flooded two years

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Team Canada dance fundraiser at Massey Gala Nov. 29 at Massey Theatre to help pay for trip to ‘Olympics of Dance’ in Poland Burnaby teen Caroline Kiddie will represent Canada at the International Dance Organization World Championships in Poland from Dec. 7 to 14. Kiddie won a spot on Team Canada West for the second consecutive year after an extensive audition process. She’ll be performing in ballet and modern dance categories in the competition, along with about 40 of Canada’s best dancers.

The event is the “Olympics of dance” where the best dancers from more than 90 countries compete for a spot on the podium. Kiddie is a Grade 10 French immersion student at Moscrop secondary. She attends dance classes in ballet, contemporary, lyrical and jazz and the half-day preprofessional training program at Douglas Ballet Academy in Burnaby. Her goal is to one day become a professional dancer. As dance is not recognized as a sport in Canada and does not receive government funding or sponsorship, Team Canada

dancers must each raise about $3,600 for the trip and their costumes. Kiddie’s fundraising efforts have included selling Team Canada pins, planning a dance-a-thon, applying for arts scholarships and seeking sponsorships from local businesses. Team Canada will also hold a fundraising gala on Saturday, Nov. 29, 7 p.m. at Massey Theatre in New West where the dancers will perform their competition pieces and silent and live auctions will be held. Tickets are $21.95 and available at http://bit.ly/ZuixIH or 604-521-5050.

Caroline Kiddie is heading off to the ‘Olympics of Dance’ — one of only about 40 dancers from across Canada to compete in the international competition in Poland. Anyone interested in sponsoring Kiddie or other Team Canada members can contact Susan Kiddie at skiddie@shaw.ca, head choreographer Danielle Gardner at daniellegardner6@ gmail.com, or national director Bonnie Dyer at bonnie@cdoonline. org or 1-705-6891844.

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The Mighty Angel (Pod Mocnym Aniołem) by Wojtek Smarzowski is a shocking study of alcoholism and attempts to overcome it. Jerzy is a writer and a heavy drinker. He falls in love with a young girl and finally feels that he has the person and the reason to live for. But soon he yields to his addiction.

Jack Strong by Władysław Pasikowski is a true story of Colonel Ryszard Kukliński who, in the face ofthe upcoming martial law, begins working with the CIA to reveal the communist block's top secrets. From now on, the lives of Kukliński and his family are in danger, and one wrong move may have tragic consequences.

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Metro Vancouver property taxes might have to go up if the province won’t approve the regional district’s controversial ban on trucking garbage to unauthorized landfills outside the region. That scenario was raised at Metro’s waste committee Thursday by directors who said it’s time to consider a backup plan if Victoria won’t endorse Bylaw 280, which was passed nearly a year ago but still awaits the environment minister’s okay. The regulation would stop commercial waste haulers from trucking Metro-area garbage first to Abbotsford and then sending it to U.S. landfills, skirting disposal bans here and avoiding Metro tipping fees. Metro’s lost tipping fees are estimated at $11 million this year alone and officials predict haulers who avoid paying them will use their cost advantage to win more commercial hauling business, resulting in even more garbage flowing east in the years ahead. North Vancouver District Coun. Roger Bassam said Metro might have to shift much of the cost of its waste management system directly onto property taxes “so we can drive the tipping fees down to the point where there is no economic incentive to leave the region and win the battle that way.” Solid waste manager Paul Henderson said the region is

starting to look at its options if Bylaw 280 is rejected. He said shifting away from the user-funded garbage disposal system would bring disadvantages. Metro currently charges $108 per tonne to dispose of garbage but much less for recyclables, creating a powerful incentive to separate them. That tipping fee will rise $1 next year but officials say they can go no further due to competition from out of region. If tipping fees were slashed to compete with eastbound haulers, Henderson said, there would be less incentive to recycle. He noted Ontario’s commercial waste haulers aren’t bound by the same rules as residents and as a result the commercial sector’s recycling rate there is 13 per cent, compared to 39 per cent in Metro. Burnaby Mayor Derek Corrigan said defeat on Bylaw 280 would likely force Metro to revert to a landfilling strategy and abandon its plans to build a potential second incinerator to capture more energy from waste. “There is a Plan B but it’s so unpleasant and it reverses everything we are doing,” he said. “We stop the aggressive recycling we do and we accept the alternative is landfilling.” Corrigan said it would mean abandoning the user-pay principle in favour of taxpayers subsidizing the worst waste offenders who refuse to recycle. “We will lose our reputation as a world leader in this area,” he predicted, adding numerous

green recycling businesses that have sprung up will fail if the recyclables they process end up in dumps instead. Opponents of Bylaw 280 contend Metro’s motive is to keep garbage penned up inside the region to feed a new incinerator. “We find it outrageous that Metro Vancouver wants to use the taxpayers as hostages basically and threaten the province that property taxes have to go up,” said Lori Bryan, executive director of the Waste Management Association of B.C. “They’re forcing the taxpayers and businesses to pay for their inefficiencies and to pay for the incinerator that nobody wants.” Bryan said proposed mixed-waste material recovery facilities, which sort recyclables from garbage ahead of final disposal, could play an important role in retrieving more material that now goes to landfills or incineration. Judy Rudin, spokesperson for Rabanco, a Washington State landfill receiving much of the outbound Metro waste, said Metro mayors are scaremongering with talk of dire consequences for recycling. Other critics say waste flow control will let Metro sharply raise tipping fees to pay for a new incinerator, tentatively estimated to cost $517 million. Environment Minister Mary Polak said she hopes to hand down a decision on Bylaw 280 in the next few weeks. “It’s a very substantial shift,” she said. “I want to be certain that any decision we make is not going to have unintended consequences.”

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New Residents of BC: Your Rights and Responsibilities as a Tenant: The Residential Tenancy Branch will provide basic information on rental agreements and other related issues. Limited seating; priority for work permit holders. MOSAIC is a multilingual nonprofit organization dedicated to addressing immigrant and refugee settlement issues. When: Oct. 16, 7–8:30 p.m. Where: Vancity Community Room, 5066 Kingsway, Burnaby. Info: Yumi, 604-292-3907. Pe r m a n e n t Residency Card Renewal: Learn about maintaining your permanent residency, eligibility criteria for PR Card renewal, related documents, fees and the application process. MOSAIC is a multilingual non-profit organization dedicated to addressing immigrant and refugee settlement issues. When: Oct. 17, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Where: Burnaby Community Resource Centre, 2055 Rosser Ave., Burnaby. Info: Eliza, 604292-3907. Chimugukuru: A Celebration of the Heart, Soul and Spirit: A special evening of Okinawan song and drum-dance with all proceeds going to the Ashinaga Education and Scholarship Organization, to benefit orphans of the Japan earthquake and tsunami. When: Thursday, Oct. 16, 7 p.m., Where: Michael J. Fox Theatre, 7373 MacPherson Ave., Burnaby. Tickets: $20 general, $10 students/seniors, free for three years and under. Available at the door or in advance at 604-250-9532 or chimugukuru3112011@gmail. com. Info: vanokinawataiko.ca.

Hyack Football Tailgate Auction 2014: Fundraiser featuring an incredible array of prizes, a Best of New West winetasting reception, dinner and of course, the auction. The proceeds will go towards the high school and community football programs’ costs to train coaches, purchase equipment, and travel to football camps and games. When: Saturday, Oct. 18, 6 p.m. Where: La Perla Ballroom and River Market atrium, New Westminster. Info and tickets: www. hyackfootballtailgateauction. com

Deer Lake Craft Festival: Seeking more artisans and crafters for event featuring glass blowers, sculpture and potters, clothing and jewelry designers plus many more. Deadline: Nov. 1. To apply: http://burnabyartscouncil.org/ apply/. Fr o m Darkness Comes Illumination: Exhibition by artists Gillian Worsley with Seonas MacMadh. When: Oct. 11-Nov. 1, (gallery hours: 12-4

Tuesday – Saturday). Where: Deer Lake Gallery, 6584 Deer Lake Ave., Burnaby. (except openings). Info: 604-298-7322, info@burnabyartscouncil.org, burnabyartscouncil.org or www. civildisobediencecompany.com. Murder by the Book: The Vagabond Players presents a witty and inventive mystery by Duncan Greenwood and Robert King, directed by Jacqollyne Keath. When vitriolic thriller writer, Selwyn Piper crosses swords with his venomous ex-wife Imogen, the result is bound to be Murder by the Book. Adding to the fun is the bright young man next door who teams up with Selwyn’s attractive secretary and tries to solve the mystery. Then, when Selwyn’s befuddled publisher gets caught in the crossfire, the results are hilarious. When: Oct. 2-25, Thursday to Saturday 8 p.m., Sunday matinees 2 p.m. Where: The Bernie Legge Theatre, Queens Park, New Westminster. Tickets: $15 general, $13 seniors/students. Reservations: 604-521-0412 or reservations@vagabondplayers. ca Kip Fulbeck: part asian, 100% hapa: The Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre presents a new exhibit by Fulbeck, a a pioneering artist, photographer, spoken word performer, and filmmaker who began photographing multiracial individuals in 2001. Each individual responds in their own handwriting to the commonly-heard question of identity and belonging: “What are you?” The term hapa is a Hawai`ian word meaning “half” or “portion.” With a recent intermarriage rate of almost 95 per cent, Japanese Canadians are the most multiracial community in Canada. When: Until Jan. 4. Where: Nikkei Centre, 6688 Southoaks Crescent, Burnaby. Info: www.nikkeiplace.org or 604-777-7000.

Fun, Learning & You (FLY): The Lower Mainland Purpose Society offers this program for children aged 18 months to five years and their parents or caregivers. Free to New Westminster residents. Join us for circle times, preschool readiness and play in a rich thematic program. Parent information sessions include speech & language, early literacy and more. When: Every Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., until Dec. 9. Where: Lower Mainland Purpose Society, 40 Begbie St., New Westminster. Info or to register: Elizabeth or Stella, 604526-2522.

English Made Easy: The Lower Mainland Purpose Society offers a program for non-English speaking families (adults with limited or no English skills) and their children aged 0-5 years. We provide practical English classes for the caregivers and songs, stories and crafts with an emphasis on English for the children. Free to New

Westminster residents. When: Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. until Dec. 17. Where: Lower Mainland Purpose Society, 40 Begbie St., New Westminster. Information or to register: Elizabeth or Stella at 604-5262522.

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Fraternal Order of Eagles: Aerie No. 20 New Westminster 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. 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., New Westminster. Admission: $5 members and $6 non-members. Includes refreshments at intermission. Info: 604-519-1066. New Westminster 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).

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Editor Agassiz Harrison Observer The Agassiz Harrison Observer, a once a week, award winning community newspaper has an immediate opening for an editor/reporter. Reporting to the publisher, the editor/reporter will be instrumental in guiding the overall strategic direction of the Agassiz Harrison Observer. The successful candidate will possess above average leadership skills, will be a strong communicator, pay attention to detail and can work under pressure in a deadline driven environment. This person will have the ability to perform editorial tasks and contribute to the editorial content both in print and online. Strong design skills with knowledge of InDesign, Photoshop and iMovie are an asset. The editor will have a passion for, and is comfortable with, all aspects of multimedia journalism including diverse writing capabilities and advanced photography and video skills. You have a track record of turning around well-written, fact-based, concise, well-produced content quickly, for posting online immediately—with collateral (text, photos and video). You have demonstrable skills in all aspects of web journalism and a strong grasp of social media best practices (Twitter, Facebook, etc.). Candidates should have a diploma/degree in journalism, or a related field. The Agassiz Harrison Observer is part of Black Press, Canada’s largest privately held, independent newspaper company with more than 150 community, daily and urban newspapers in B.C., Alberta, Washington State, Ohio and Hawaii. Those interested should email a resume, writing samples and a cover letter to: Carly Ferguson publisher@ahobserver.com Deadline for applications is 5:00pm Thursday, October 30, 2014. Thank you to all who apply. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Commercial Transport Journeyman Mechanic (Surrey Terminal) Van-Kam Freightways Ltd. requires two (2) full-time Commercial Transport Journeyman Mechanics to work out of our Surrey Terminal located at 10155 Grace Road. One (1) position is an afternoon shift starting at 3:30PM and working until midnight and the other position (1) has an 11:30PM start working until 8:00AM. Applicants should have an inspectors ticket, a minimum of 2 years of related experience, a positive attitude and able to work in a team environment. Experience in a freight fleet environment would be preferred as this is a busy facility providing service to a large fleet of Company Owned Trucks and Trailers. Seize this opportunity to work for one of Western Canada’s largest regional freight carriers. For more information, call Derek, at 604-587-9818 or 604-968-7149 Interested candidates should attach an updated resume and cover letter to: careers@vankam.com or fax: 604-587-9889

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WAREHOUSE

Cross Dock Worker Van-Kam Freightways Ltd. has a part time Cross Dock position that is responsible for:

PERSONAL SERVICES 182

The successful candidate(s) will be working in a high pressure, high volume atmosphere with critical time frames and must be available to work morning shifts. A current forklift operator certificate is an asset. Interested candidates should forward a resume and cover letter to: Careers@vankam.com Or Fax 604-587-9889 Please note that this position is being advertised outside the Company, at this time, as well.

Van-Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility.

ELECTRICAL

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PLUMBING

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263 EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE

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283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

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SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

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HELP WANTED

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COMPUTER SERVICES

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CONCRETE & PLACING

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TREE SERVICES

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HOME REPAIRS

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HELP WANTED

Acciona Facility Services is looking for NIGHT SHIFT Supervisors and Cleaners for a food processing plant in Richmond BC.

SUPERVISOR

The Supervisor co-ordinates and supports all relevant acƟviƟes of the technical cleaning team and ensures professional ,specialized cleaning for a vegetable processing plant. This posiƟon provides: daily supervision of staī to ensure compliance with all protocols, procedures and relevant laws and regulaƟons; performs quality audits; worker recruitment; and various required reports.

QualiĮcaƟons:

Working knowledge of HACCP (Hazard Analysis CriƟcal Control Point) and QMP (Quality Management Program) as an asset. Experience with WHMIS. User computer skills, including the ability to prepare documents using MicrosoŌ Oĸce Suite applicaƟons (MS Word, Excel, Outlook and Power Point) and proĮciency in learning industry soŌware. Minimum of compleƟon of Grade 12 or an equivalent combinaƟon of educaƟon, training and experience. Minimum 2 years as a team leader/supervisor’s experience or leadership experience. Experience in technical cleaning on food processing plant. First Aid CerƟĮcate – OccupaƟonal First Aid Level 1 minimum.

CLEANER The cleaner provides professional specialized cleaning for a vegetable processing

plant. This posiƟon reports to Acciona Supervisor and the duƟes include assembly and disassembly of producƟon equipment and provides a thorough sanitaƟon of processing machinery and areas

QualiĮcaƟons:

Must display a strong work ethic and iniƟaƟve, and strive for quality work. Ability to maintain good working relaƟonship with supervisors, peer, subordinate staī and clients. Ability to safely operate cleaning equipment and supplies. Physically capable of performing the duƟes. Must be physically and mentally prepared to work graveyard shiŌs. CommiƩed to aƩend work regularly and consistently. EīecƟve oral and wriƩen communicaƟon skills in the English language.

Acciona oīers:

CompeƟƟve Wages; Extended Health and BeneĮts Program; Career Growth OpportuniƟes.

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MISC. FOR SALE

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RUBBISH REMOVAL

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821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS

RENTALS

(778)997-5757 706

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

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MOVING & STORAGE

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APARTMENT/CONDO

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PETS

REAL ESTATE 356

Call: Rick (604) 202-5184

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

518 Excellence in Quality & Service

Member of BBB & WCB

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

AUTO FINANCING

PETS

FIVE STAR ROOFING

Carpentry Services Remove & replace concrete sidewalks, driveways, retaining walls, drainage.

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PITT MEADOWS: 2 - 3 bdrm co-op T/H $1108/mo - $1211/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

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

MIDAS

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

TOWNHOUSES

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

TRANSPORTATION

CONSTRUCTION INC

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SUITES, LOWER

BURNABY, 2 Bdrm bsmt ste. Near Edmonds station. 1 Prkg. N/P. Avail now. $1175 incl util. (604)777-1767

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

MURPHBROS Contracting - specializing in windows, doors, siding, decks, floors and all types of interior finishing. Liability insurance and Wcb. *WINTER WINDOW SPECIALS ON NOW* Call Shaun 778823-6939 or murphbroscontracting@gmail.com

WORKING with Seniors, Families and Professionals in the comfort of home or office, we provide computer/tablet/mobile phone advice, training and setup assistance. Start using technology today and call or email iTech Trainer to schedule an appointment. (604)447-6822 or info@iTechTrainer.com

748 SHARED ACCOMMODATION

NEW WESTMINSTER: room avail, top floor of house with great view. Share bthrm & kitchen. N/S. Avail Nov 1st. $525/mo. (604)780-0048.

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

Full Service Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. 1-800-573-2928

CHIMNEY SERVICES

SANTA’S CHIMNEY SERVICES. Sweeping, Repairs, Rain-caps. www.santaschimneyservices.com 778-340-0324

HEALTH PRODUCTS

SUNDECKS

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

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RENTALS

POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING

604-251-3382

PERSONAL SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

PRESSURE WASHING

Call Ian 604-724-6373

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

Van-Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility.

HELP WANTED

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

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

1) All LTL (less than truckload) freight is cross docked 2) Schedules depart on time 3) High level of load factor 4) Quality loading to minimize damages

Van-Kam thanks you for your interest, however only those being considered will be contacted.

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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

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

(778)378-6683

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.

MIRACLE MOVING Licensed - Bonded - Fully Equip. Residential Commercial, 1-3 Men BIG OR SMALL MOVES Start $45/hr ~ All size trucks Free estimate/Senior Discount www.miraclemoving.ca

604.540-2028 or 778.714-7815

2007 VW GTI Golf, 6 spd standard, 2 dr h/b, all options. Black. 75K. $8800/firm 604-538-9257.

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604 - 720 - 2009 ~We accept Visa & Mastercard~

Welcome Home !

Brads Junk Removal.com. Same Day Service. Affordable Rates! 604.220.JUNK (5865)

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

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

VEHICLES WANTED

WANTED: VW dune buggy with fiberglass body. 604-883-9768.

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

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

Call (604) 931-2670

LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE

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HOMES FOR RENT

N. BURNABY. 3-bdrms up + 1 bdrm down, full bsmt, yard, deck, garage. Nr all amens. & SFU. Hardwood flrs. Refs. $2300. Nov. 1. 604-9870638

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

MILANO PAINTING Int./Ext. Prof. Painters. Free Est. Bonded & Insured. 604-551-6510 SCRAP CAR Removal TOP CA$H PAID on the spot. Local Business. www.a1casper.com 604-378-2029

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

www.paintspecial.com 604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley Running this ad for 10yrs

PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour (Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Services.

847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES mikes hauling 604-516-9237

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We are currently accepƟng resumes by email. If you are interested or if you have quesƟons, please contact:

Ask about our

Tanya Bellagente Phone: 604-622-6544 or Email: afshr@acciona.ca For more informaƟon about Acciona, go to www.accionafs.com

ROOM SPECIAL

CALL TODAY! 604-803-5041 www.benchmarkpainting.ca

2008 SUV Ford Taurus X Ltd, AWD, all options. 125K. Black. $9000/firm Call 604-538-4883

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