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Wednesday, November 19, 2014 NewsLeader A1

PLATINUM AWARDS, page IN PHOTOS

WEDNESDAY

NOVEMBER 19 2014 www.newwestnewsleader.com Amber Anderson’s compassionate work filling stomachs and transforming lives has earned her recognition as this year’s Citizen of the Year. See Page A10

New face tops SD40 vote Grant Granger

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New Westminster’s new mayor, Jonathan Coté, is congratulated by other victorious candidates for council and school board. All of the candidates endorsed by the District Labour Council were elected Saturday.

Coté ends Wright’s four-term run Grant Granger

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New Westminster residents love to throw out the old and bring in the new when they renovate their homes. On Saturday, they did a little updating to their mayor’s chair. They had been comfortable with the chair’s occupant for the last 12 years, but decided to exchange him for a newer model, abruptly putting an end to the Wayne Wright era at New Westminster city hall in favour of the Jonathan Coté model. The mayor’s race was expected to

be a photo finish too close to call. thought it would be a lot closer than It was far from it. it was. I was convinced at the start The victory for Coté, 35, ends a of the campaign we were behind, four-term reign for Wright, but we ran the hardest 71, as mayor of New working campaign this city Westminster. Not only that, has ever seen.” but Coté will be leading Coté spent a lot of time a council made up of six promoting himself and candidates who were all, policies on social media. like him, backed by the New He also did a lot of door WRIGHT Westminster and District knocking. He bragged his Labour Council. pedometer showed he did “I had a pretty good weekend,” more than one million steps. understated Coté on Monday. Coté announced his candidacy “We’d known we’d run a really good in June and hit the ground running campaign and were optimistic but I with a fancy website.

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“We started early. This type of campaign is hard to create overnight,” said Coté. “Even though there was not much happening during the summer we were doing prep work and it was full steam ahead in the fall.” It all paid off Saturday evening when he took an early lead he never relinquished. When the first poll popped up on the screen at city hall, Coté had the lead with 72 votes to Wright’s 54. It was a differential that only improved as the night wore on and Coté cruised to an easy victory.

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Kelly Slade-Kerr and her two daughters couldn’t stop beaming as the results rolled in Saturday night. The first-time candidate for New Westminster school trustee didn’t just get elected, she topped the polls beating out the five incumbents who all retained their seats. “It’s pretty exciting. Not in a million years,” said SladeKerr, an employment lawyer, when asked if she thought she’d be the top vote getter with a whopping 8,128. “I got more votes than the mayor!” Earlier this year, Slade-Kerr helped found Parents For Public Education in New Westminster (P4PE), but relinquished her role with them when she decided to run. The group’s motivation was to get more parents involved and to elect trustees with new skill sets. “I’m so happy to see the number of ballots cast in the school trustee election,” she said. “We have an excellent board. I’m excited to work with them. There are great things in store for School District 40.” Please see NEW TRUSTEES, A7

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NEW WESTMINSTER DOWNTOWN RESIDENTS’ ASSOCIATION MEETING Wednesday, November 19 7:00 pm Holy Trinity Parish Hall, 514 Carnarvon Street Agenda items include a final construction update from Plaza 88, and providing input on the priorities for the New Westminster Police Department’s Strategic Plan. Come and meet your neighbours - get involved! If you live between Royal Avenue and the Fraser River, the Downtown Residents Association is your place to express your concerns and ideas for creating a safe and more livable community. For more information, please visit nwdra.org.

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Community organizations are welcome to apply to the Monday, following grant programs. November 24, 2014 The deadline for all 2015 grant application is No Meeting December 1, 2014. Any application received after the deadline may not be considered by Council. Please note that council meetings are now video Detailed guidelines and application forms for all grant streamed online at programs will be available online at the City’s website www.newwestcity.ca. www.newwestcity.ca beginning Wednesday, November 5, 2014; or at City Hall Main Reception, 511 Royal Ave. Amateur Sports Grant The Amateur Sports Grant program is designed to assist amateur sports organization with the development of their organizations through the encouragement of competition, skill development, volunteer participation and to ensure that a wide range of activities are available to youth in the City of New Westminster. Arts and Culture Grant The Arts & Culture Grant program is designed to assist organizations with the delivery of New Westminster-based arts projects, events or special one-time initiatives on a cost sharing basis. Projects must demonstrate a significant contribution to the artistic fabric of our community. Heritage Grant The Heritage Grant program is designed to assist New Westminster-based heritage organizations with the delivery of heritage programs, projects, and events. Events and/or services must contribute to the heritage of the City. Community Grant The Community Grant is designed to assist New Westminster-based organizations with the delivery of community-based projects or special onetime initiatives on a cost sharing basis. Projects must demonstrate a significant contribution to our community’s quality of life. City Partnership Grants The City Partnership Grant is designed to assist New Westminster not-for-profit incorporated organizations with the delivery of major services to the community. The service must assist the City to fulfill its mission statement and accomplish strategic goals. Environmental Grant The City’s Environmental Grant is designed to support locally-based organizations or non-profit societies in undertaking projects which provide an environmental benefit or promote environmental awareness to the New Westminster community. Child Care Grant The City’s Child Care Grant Program promotes the provision of quality, accessible and affordable child care. It is designed to assist licensed, non-profit child care operators to expand, renovate and/or repair their facility or purchase appliances, equipment and/or furnishings to better serve children in their care. Festival/Events Grant The Festival Grant program provides funding to New Westminster-based organizations to support existing and new festivals in the community. These could be neighbourhood initiatives, events within specific areas of the city and/ or citywide or regional events. Events must align with the City’s values for a healthy and vibrant community enhancing the quality of life, tourism, culture, recreation and providing economic benefits to the local economy. For further information, please contact the Finance Department at 604-527-4606 or by email at nwfinance@newwestcity.ca.

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Infocus

OPINION page 6 | PLATINUM AWARDS page 12 | SPORTS page 15

By the numbers... Turnout 2014 Registered voters ........ 51,166 Voters ...................... 14,564 2011 Registered voters ........ 45,273 Voters ...................... 10,614

28.46%

23.45%

Mayor Jonathan Coté ............. 7,661 x-Wayne Wright ........... 5,149 James Crosty .............. 1,345 Vladimir Krasnogor ........ 315

Council (6) x-Chuck Puchmayr ........ 6,262 x-Lorrie Williams ......... 6,087 x-Jaimie McEvoy .......... 5,835 x-Bill Harper ............... 5,634 Patrick Johnstone ......... 5,582 Mary Trentadue ........... 5,517 Catherine Cartwright .... 5,165 Tej Kainth .................. 5,111 Calvin Donnelly ........... 4,394 David Brett................. 3,383 Scott McIntosh............. 2,579 John Ashdown ............. 1,895 Tracey Block ............... 1,847 Gavin Palmer .............. 1,773 Mike Folka ................. 1,637 Marge Ashdown............ 1,636 Harm Woldring ............ 1,610 Jim Bell..................... 1,562 Raj Gupta .................. 1,235 Gerry Liu .................... 791 Matt Kadioglu .............. 269

School trustee (7) Kelly Slade-Kerr ........... 8,128 x-Jonina Campbell ........ 7,803 x-MaryAnn Mortensen .... 6,695 Mark Gifford ............... 6,475 x-Casey Cook .............. 6,329 x-Michael Ewen ........... 5,214 x-James Janzen ........... 5,145 Jeremy Perry .............. 4,278 Glen Armstrong ........... 4,040 Jim Bell..................... 3,062 James Pepa ................ 2,423 Cort Ray Caldwell ........ 2,419 Rajiv Pendey ............... 1,718 x-denotes incumbent

52.9% 35.6% 9.3% 2.2%

‘It wasn’t me versus Wayne’ ⫸

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The final count had Coté picking up 7,661 votes (52.9 per cent) to Wright’s 5,149 (35.6). James Crosty collected 1,345 votes (9.3), which was fewer than half the votes he received when he finished second to Wright in 2011. Vladimir Krasnogor received 315 votes. “It’s probably going to take a little bit longer to really sink in but I’m looking forward to taking on the challenge and this new role,” said Coté. “With any new position there’s going to be a steep learning curve but the fact I’ve been on council gives me some experience so I’m not starting fresh.” When Coté arrived at his crowded campaign headquarters after the results were in, there were loud cheers both for Coté’s victory and that of the ‘slate.’ After praising the hard work of the team’s campaign, Coté did the same for the man he will succeed. “I’ve had the pleasure to serve with Wayne for the last nine years,” said the threeterm councillor. “He has moved the city forward in the last 12 years. He deserves a huge congratulations. It wasn’t me versus Wayne. I’m very proud of the work we’ve done together.” Coté then told a story which he said reflected the election’s emotional dilemma. One of his volunteers told him an elderly woman at a polling station had her voting card rejected. It turned out she marked her ballot for two people for mayor. She was told she could only vote for one. “But I like both Wayne and Jonathan,” said the woman to the election official. Coté said the woman started

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ABOVE: New Westminster’s mayor-elect, Jonathan Coté, celebrates his election night victory with his wife, Alix. BELOW: Mayor Wayne Wright, right, was joined by his daughter, his grandson and council candidate Calvin Donnelly. GRANT GRANGER/NEWSLEADER

crying because she couldn’t vote for both. It’s a sentiment Coun. Lorrie Williams, who finished second in the council race, had as well. “I’m mad at both of them because it’s a pity to lose both of them off this council because they’re both good men,” said Williams somberly even though she had won and so had the mayoral candidate she had backed. Wright was sombre too. As he watched the results he worked his smartphone and chewed nervously. “Nobody likes to lose,” said Wright as he emerged from his office before heading to meet with his campaign workers. Wright noted all of the successful labour-backed candidates got at least 5,000

votes. He believes that was Coté’s starting point even before both of them hit the campaign trail. “You have 5,000 votes against you so what are you going to be able to do about that,” said Wright. “They’ve got a big responsibility to the people.

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Labour sweep won’t sacrifice balance: McEvoy Grant Granger

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The New Westminster civic election’s so-called machine produced. In fact, the machine had sweeping powers. Not only was its candidate for mayor, Jonathan Coté, elected but so were the six council candidates endorsed by the New Westminster and District Labour Council. Chuck Puchmayr topped the council polls with 6,262 votes followed by fellow incumbents Lorrie Williams (6,087), Jaimie McEvoy (5,835) and Bill Harper (5,634) along with newcomers Patrick Johnstone (5,582) and Mary Trentadue (5,517). Coté, however, took exception to any suggestion the ‘machine’ will vote as a unit. “If you look at the group elected to council you realize that we have a very diverse group that isn’t going to be afraid to come together from very different points of view,” said Coté on Monday. McEvoy dismissed any notion council won’t be balanced because of the labour-backed slate’s sweep.

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City councillor-elect Patrick Johnstone and his campaign manager Jen Arbo watched election-night results come in at city council chambers.

“Anybody watching council can see we have open discussion and we don’t always agree. New Westminster will be well served,” said McEvoy. “We have a variety of skills and backgrounds that will come into play.” But like she did many times at council meetings, Coun. Betty McIntosh disagreed. For the last three years she was the lone councillor without labour or NDP connections. “I’m very concerned there’s

not going to be anyone now to question whatever they plan on doing over the next four years. I think there’s going to be some projects that will stall,” said McIntosh, who retires when the new council is sworn in next month. She offered the Sapperton Green project next to the Braid Street SkyTrain station as an example. “It’s already been stalled.” Please see MCINTOSH SAYS SWEEP NOT GOOD, A17

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The civic elections are behind us. So are Remembrance Day and Halloween. Christmas is looming. It’s time to think about… facial hair. We’re halfway through “Movember.” That’s not a typo. November is the month when men, and some women, around the world grow out their moustaches to raise money and awareness for cancers that are particular to men, like prostate and testicular. The cultivation of lip hair for a good cause was started in 2003 by 30 men in Australia who wanted to resurrect the moustache as a style statement while also raising money for prostate cancer research. The campaign has since spread to North America, much of Europe, Hong Kong, Singapore, South Africa and New Zealand. By last year, more than four million “Mo Bros” and “Mo Sistas” had raised over $574 million to fund 800 men’s health projects in 21 countries. Movember has rules. Every participant has to start the month with a clean-shaven face. Beards, goatees, Van Dykes or muttonchops don’t count. Nor do fake moustaches. Movember is fun. The month concludes with gala celebrations and parties at which moustaches are judged for their style, grooming, attitude or sad lack of all three. Movember has a serious message; the average Canadian male dies four years sooner than women, and men’s health issues contribute significantly to that mortality. A little bit of a tickle on the upper lip for 30 days is a small price to pay to help men live longer, healthier lives.

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What to do with school boards? VICTORIA – The saddest manifestation of British Columbia’s modern democracy has produced its judgment, with the election of school trustees for the next four years. There are still independent, community-minded trustees, but mostly “boards of education” have become the neglected, exploited stepchild of B.C. politics. Teacher union locals and CUPE-dominated “labour councils” organize candidate forums and ask most of the questions, often to former teachers holding and seeking school board seats. Unions finance the campaigns of those who pledge to act as a bullhorn for constant demands for more provincial money, and instruct their members to vote for what should be called the Conflict of Interest slate. This has been going on for so long in B.C. it is seen as normal. Trustees who most loudly plump for their union masters tend to win, thanks to low turnout. The public mostly doesn’t give a damn, since school property tax authority was centralized in

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Victoria many years ago, largely because of this special interest pressure. The classic case is in Coquitlam, where one could almost hear the theme from The Godfather as local CUPE boss Dave Ginter appeared before the board of education in February. He informed the elected trustees that their collective financial acumen wasn’t up to his standards and some of them would have to go this fall. “Obviously, the chore I have is to find new trustees,” Ginter clarified in an interview with the Tri-City News as the union’s candidate selection machine stirred to life. Ginter seems to have made them an offer they couldn’t refuse on Saturday, with formerly union-blessed trustees turfed out in favour of a new group. Then there’s Vancouver Island,

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where the 1970s survived, at least until Saturday night. Cowichan school board got itself fired by the province in 2012 for refusing to submit a balanced budget. Two of the trustees who think the job is to flout the balanced budget rule and instead demand a “needs budget” ran again. They were joined on a slate by two others who apparently still believe the answer to every problem is to shout for “more government funding.” They didn’t get in, as voters appear to have been unimpressed by seeing their school board replaced by a provincially-appointed manager for two years. That brings up a modest proposal. How about an appointed trustee for each of the 60 school districts? School boards have lost authority over taxation, curriculum (another area of constant union social engineering pressure) and now labour relations. Do we really need them any more? After the 2013 B.C. election, the Christy Clark government wasted no time taking control of union bargaining on behalf of school districts. Trustees were

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pushed out of the bargaining agency, no longer trusted to represent taxpayers for that duty either. The puppet role of some school trustees was evident in the recent teacher strike. When the province opted to pay parents for the disruption, there was a chorus of protest from those supposedly elected to represent the interests of parents and taxpayers. School tax rates are now set by cabinet order, and the B.C. Liberal government is considering a move to regulate local industrial taxes. (This would presumably be to keep unioninfluenced municipalities from trying to get too many golden eggs from those liquefied natural gas plants.) Would Education Minister Peter Fassbender and his team continue their remake by amalgamating or eliminating school boards? Not likely. With a rare teacher settlement in place, trustees will have less incentive to grandstand. And their meetings may become something more than union beef sessions.

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New trustees bring new skills ⫸

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Slade-Kerr said she brings perseverance to the board and she knows what she’s getting into given the board’s past turmoil and the heavy workload for trustees. “My attitude is bring it on. Bring it on.” The other newcomer to the board plagued by several deficits during the last decade or so is Vancouver Foundation director Mark Gifford who finished fourth. Board chair Jonina Campbell, who topped the polls when she ran for the first time in 2011, was second. MaryAnn Mortensen came in third and will also be returning for her second term. The other trustees will be incumbents Casey Cook, Michael Ewen and James Janzen. Ewen will end up serving more than 35 years as a trustee by the time this four-year term ends, the longest of any elected New Westminster official. Janzen has also been on the board for more than 20 years. Janzen said this will be his last election. “I can commit that this is it for me. I’ll be 64 at the end of this term.” The school district’s budget is now under control, he said, so the priorities are to get a new high school built, expand programs and technology, and to hire a good superintendent when John Gaiptman leaves, likely next year. He added he’s looking forward to working with board newcomers SladeKerr and Gifford. “The result is fantastic,” said Campbell. “Mark and Kelly are very strong candidates. They’ll bring different skills to the board table.” Gifford’s strength is advocacy with government, said Campbell, who believes Slade-Kerr will be valuable in devising policy and paying attention to detail. “I’m very excited about the next four years. There’s lots of work to do,” said Campbell. Mortensen and Cook were the only successful candidates not to receive endorsements from the labour council. “I’m pleased Casey Cook and MaryAnn got in. Working with them has been a pleasure, we’re a good team,” said Campbell. Mortensen wasn’t

surprised who got elected. She was shocked by her vote count, especially since she barely managed to snag the seventh and final trustee spot on her first try in 2011. “I was genuinely surprised I came in the top three,” said Mortensen. “I’m just disappointed altogether that unions and developers have the influence over elections that they do … I think it’s wrong. I will never, never seek an endorsement from any one group.” Mortensen believes there’s a clear perception the labourbacked candidates will work toward the same goals as the unions. “I answer to the board and not to the group, and really to the electorate. They don’t elect me to be quiet.” While appreciative that Campbell is pleased to have herself and Cook reelected, Mortensen said the thawing of that relationship only occurred this year. “I’ll just keep doing what I do. I’m not leery [about speaking out]. I’m probably more fearless than I ever was. What do I have to lose in telling the truth. Nothing,” said Mortensen.

Mortensen waited until the last minute before filing her nomination papers. “I was reluctant going in because it really was a very challenging first two years, and not in a good way, and I was concerned about it going back to that, more for the students than anything. The students have been going through so many crises,” said Mortensen. “It’s obvious (district) staff has gone through a lot. We have work to do there and improve the morale in schools from the kids all the way to the top.” P4PE backed Slade-Kerr, Campbell, Mortensen and Gifford but did not endorse Ewen, Janzen or Cook. The fifth candidate they supported, Jeremy Perry, came eighth by 867 votes. “I’m blown away by the support. I’m really happy with the result. A few weeks ago I guessed I’d finish seventh or eighth,” said Perry. “I think we’ve got a real good school board and the people should be happy about the people who have been elected.” Despite the loss, Perry vows to remain visible in the community. “I’ve never not been involved. I’m not going to stop now.”

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“When only one out of four people are getting out to vote to me that’s an issue,” said Coté. “Having more information on the city’s website on all of the candidates gave them an opportunity to see something on all of their candidates. “It was an idea I got from the City of Vancouver. It’s so hard when you’re looking at a ballot of 22 names figuring out who to support.”

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Police seek suspect in West End groping New Westminster police are looking for the public’s help in trying to find a West End groper and flasher. Police say a woman walking in the 1800-block of Eighth Avenue at about 8:45 p.m. on Nov. 9 saw a man in dark clothing walking toward her. As he passed by he grabbed her breast. She screamed and the man fled toward Grimston Park.

About 15 minutes later a man exposed himself to another woman as she walked past him in the same block of Eighth. The suspect in both incidents is described as Caucasian about 30 years old and five-foot-five to five-foot-eight with a medium build. He was wearing a black baseball hat, black hoodie with the hood up and black sweatpants or jeans. “We are asking the public to

be extra vigilant with respect to their surroundings in this area after dark,” said Sgt. Diana McDaniel in a press release. “Please report any similar incidents immediately to the police.” Anyone with information about the incidents or about a possible suspect is asked to contact Const. Jackie Frost at 604-525-5411 or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

November Events ROYAL CITY FARMERS MARKET Saturday, November 15 (11am - 3pm) Look for organic produce, local honey, meat, eggs and dairy. Come and join us in our indoor market. ARTISANS FAIR! FABULOUS FALL! Sunday, November 16 (11am - 4pm) Time to celebrate all things fabulously fall-like with our amazing Artisans at River Market Artisans Fair!

ZUMBA - Shake your way to health Sunday, November 16 (9am - 10am) ZUMBA brings together the best of dance and fitness. Join May Elford every Sunday. Open to all fitness levels, ages 14 & up. $5/session. Community Square.

Thank you New Westminster for your support. I look forward to working on your behalf on the issues that matter.

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“I was flattered,” said Anderson of the award. “It was a nice feeling to be acknowledged. I didn’t really feel deserving because there’s just so many people who do so much for New Westminster, so to be recognized was really flattering.” Others nominated for citizen of the year were: community leadership couple Vic Leach and Louisa Lundy; volunteer Debbie Wardle; and Jane’s Walk organizer Mary Wilson. Sadie de Coste was named

junior citizen of the year for her passionate social and environmental activism during the past five years. De Coste managed to arrange a meeting between the New Westminster secondary’s environment club and New Westminster MLA Judy Darcy. They wanted to talk B.C.’s carbon targets. But Darcy was taken aback when de Coste arrived with 20 students demanding she defend their future by taking action on climate change. De Coste has also produced

a full-length version of the play Seven as a fundraiser for safe housing and secondary education for girls in Arusha, Tanzania. The Bernie Legge Cultural Award went to art gallery owner Trudy Van Dop for organizing the New Westminster Cultural Crawl every August. Uptown Business Association president and Uptown Property Group vice-president Bart Slotman was named business person of the year for forming the association and organizing Uptown Live 2014.

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Creative Innovator of the Year: Douglas College Marketing Department

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Where: Edmonds Community Centre (55+), 7433 Edmonds St., Burnaby. Suggested donation: $2. Info: 604-297-4901. A Toast to Lions Gate Chorus: Lions Gate Chorus is a diverse group of over 100 women all with one goal – an unwavering commitment to vocal excellence in four-part a cappella harmony! Known for their innovative style and creativity, these 12-time Western Canadian Gold Medal Champions have furthered their success by placing in the top 5 internationally since 2007. Concert will feature Martini, the 2012 International Quartet Champions. When: Saturday, Nov. 22, 7:30 p.m. Where: Massey Theatre, 735 8th Ave., New Westminster. Tickets: 604521-5050, www.masseytheatre. com or in person at Massey Theatre box office. Info: www. lionsgatechorus.ca. Last Monday at the Movies: The Railway Man, based on the bestselling memoir, and starring Colin Firth as Eric Lomax, who must come to terms with his experience of being a British soldier captured by the Japanese during the Second World War and forced to work on construction of the Thailand-Burma Railway—the so-called Death Railway. When: Monday, Nov. 24, 7:30 p.m. Where: Massey Theatre, 735 8th Ave., New Westminster. Tickets at the door.

Struggling Towards Utopia: The Arts Council Gallery presents an exhibition of paintings by P. Thomas Wood, who used art as therapy to recover from a car accident and severe head injury. When: Until Nov. 22, 1-5 p.m. Tuesday to Sunday. Where: Arts Council Gallery, Queen’s Park, New Westminster. Info: www. artscouncilnewwest.org or 604525-3244.

BC School System Orientation: Newcomers can learn about how the BC school system works and what in-school and after-school programs are available, as well as other MOSAIC services and programs for immigrants. If you have a permanent resident card or landed immigrant documents, please bring them to the program. When: Tuesday, Nov. 25 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Where: New Westminster Public Library, 716 6th Ave. Info and register: 604-527-4667 or listener@nwpl.ca. Glenbrooke North Residents Association: Guest speaker from the City of New Westminster’s engineering department will explain how the city budgets and plans its capital projects and how we can improve communication between City Hall and the neighbourhood. When: Thursday, Nov. 27, 7 p.m. Where: New Westminster Public Library. Info: Marya McLellan at 604 525-3975.

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Seymour soars past Bears Matt Seymour almost brought down a pack of Bears by himself. Seymour scored three touchdowns, including one on a spectacular fieldlength run, as the New Westminster Hyacks defeated Kelowna’s Mt. Boucherie Bears 40-7 in a first-round AAA high school varsity football playoff game at Mercer Stadium on Friday. Late in the first half, Seymour snagged a short pass from quarterback Jamie Shiho and took it 57 yards for a touchdown to give the Hyacks a 19-7 lead at halftime. He broke the game wide open in the third quarter with a 15-yard TD reception from Mackenzie Ratcliffe and shortly afterward took a handoff 98 yards for another touchdown. It was a yard less than Vivie Bojilov’s school record 99-yard run in 2009. Seymour already has the school record for the longest pass reception for a TD of 95 yards which came in a game against Notre Dame. alan waRdle/hyackS “Matt Seymour made big plays at key New Westminster quarterback Jamie Shiho throws a pass over top times again. He doesn’t need a lot of of the Mt. Boucherie Bears defence during their first-round B.C. AAA room to go the distance. His 98-yard TD high school football playoff game at Mercer Stadium last Friday. run was a bit of a back-breaker,” said Hyacks head coach Farhan Lalji. New West’s James Wang scored on a run and The Hyack’s reward for the win is a provincial Dylan Musgrave on a pass from Shiho. Jordan quarter-final date with the top-ranked team in Guzman closed out the scoring with a fourthB.C., Port Coquitlam’s Terry Fox Ravens. They quarter TD run. will play at Percy Perry Stadium in Coquitlam on Next to Seymour’s 109 yards on two carries, Friday. Kickoff is 7:30 p.m. Adrian Cagampan was the team’s top rusher with “It was important for our program to get a 87 yards on six carries. Shiho completed seven of playoff win again after the past couple of season,” nine passes for 137 yards. On defence, linebacker said Lalji. “Mt. Boucherie came out hard and ran Jeff Lugtu and defensive lineman Jorge Yarwood the ball well. But we were able to adjust and get both registered nine tackles. Nick Hauka had two off the field after that first drive. interceptions in the second half. David Haeber “Also, we scored on every one of our also had a pick. possessions and played the clean game we were • Seymour, Yarwood, Lugtu, offensive lineman looking for. Eventually that got them out of their Harper Sherman and punter/kicker Wayne game plan.” Palmer were all named to the 2014 Western After the Bears scored on their opening drive, Conference all-star team.

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

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS 33

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS ...9-57

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TRAVEL.............................................61-76 CHILDREN ........................................80-98 EMPLOYMENT .............................102-198 BUSINESS SERVICES...................203-387 PETS & LIVESTOCK ......................453-483 MERCHANDISE FOR SALE...........503-587 REAL ESTATE ...............................603-696 RENTALS ......................................703-757 AUTOMOTIVE ..............................804-862 MARINE .......................................903-920

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VACATION SPOTS

RV Lot Rentals $8.95 a day. 362 days of sunshine, pets, events, classes, entertainment. Reserve by 11/01/2014. Web-site: www.hemetrvresort.com. Call: 1-800-9265593

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CHILDCARE AVAILABLE

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MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION is an in-demand career in Canada! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get the online training you need from an employertrusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-888-528-0809 to start training for your work-at-home career today!

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108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES GET FREE VENDING MACHINES. Can Earn $100,000.00 + Per Year. All Cash-Retire in Just 3 Years. Protected Territories. Full Details CALL NOW 1-866-668-6629. Website WWW.TCVEND.COM. MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTIONISTS needed! Employers seeking over 200 additional CanScribe graduates. Student loans available. Income-tax receipts issued. Start training today. Work from Home! www.canscribe.com. info@canscr ibe.com. 1.800.466.1535.

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Van-Kam is committed to employment equity and environmental responsibility.

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EDUCATION

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DELIVERY PERSONS PHONE BOOKS

Mature persons with car or truck required to deliver Yellow Pages™ Telephone Directories to Tri-Cities, Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows.

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St. Thomas Collegiate Christmas Craft Fair. Nov 22 & 23, 10-4pm

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Sunday, November 23 11:00am-4:00pm *ARTS & CRAFTS *Scandinavian Specialties *Refreshments

SCANDINAVIAN COMMUNITY CENTRE 6540 Thomas Street, Burnaby off Kensington/Sprott @ Hwy 1 604-294-2777

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Live-In Caregiver is req for autistic 15 yr old boy. Full-time, min wage. Van. mackrosemane26@gmail.com

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

Bakers’ Helper & Packer.

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Van Km’s Group of Companies requires FT class 1 drivers for the Surrey area. Applicants must have LTL & P&D driving experience and must be familiar w/the Greater Vancouver region.

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HELP WANTED

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F/T CLASS 1 DRIVERS Pick-Up & Delivery

Opportunity To Buy Janitorial Franchise

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

REGISTERED MASSAGE THERAPISTS For various resort locations in the Kelowna and area.

BANANA’S FAMILY DAYCARE. Avail 1-5 yrs olds. FT/PT. Please call 604-526-2490.

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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. 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: Kristy O’Connor, Digital Sales Manager koconnor@bpdigital.ca

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 135 INCOME OPPORTUNITY LOCAL Craft Manufacturing Company located in Mission, looking for reliable people to hand make crafts and jewelry from home. Training provided in the Lower Mainland at no cost to you. Unlimited earning potential. Please leave your Name and Number only at 604-826-4651 or email us at craftmanufacturing@gmail.com. We respond to ALL calls and messages in priority as quickly as possible.

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Joy Management Inc. DBA “Seacret SPA” in Vancouver Area (Burnaby/Coquitlam) Requires F/T Sales people for Women’s Cosmetics products, Metropolis at Metrotown mall & Coquitlam $12Hr. & up plus bonuses 1 to 2 years Exp. Email: joy.hr.mgmt@gmail.com.

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TRADES, TECHNICAL

Commercial Trailer Journeyman Mechanic (Surrey Terminal) Van-Kam Freightways Ltd. requires two (2) full-time Commercial Trailer Journeyman Mechanics to work out of our Surrey Terminal located at 10155 Grace Road.

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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.

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

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

Journeyman & Apprentices (1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th)

Forklifts, Coquitlam. We are willing to train any qualified mechanic. OUR COMPANY OFFERS: Attractive Wages & Excellent Employee Beneﬁts.

Please e-mail resume: mark@dansforlifts.com

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PLUMBERS

Respected Mechanical Contractor req. Journeyman and Apprentice Plumbers for all aspects of Commercial Institutional Mechanical work (New Construction). Previous experience is an asset. Team Environment. Long Term Opportunities Avail. Competitive Wages, & Excellent Beneﬁts. Fax: 604.576.4739 or E-mail: mike@dualmechanical.com

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FIREARMS. All types wanted, estates, collections, single items, military. We handle all paperwork and transportation. Licensed Dealer. 1.866.960.0045 www.dollars4guns.com

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From 1, 3, 5, 7 & 10 Ton Trucks Licensed ~ Reliable ~ 1 to 3 Men Free Estimate/Senior Discount Residential~Commercial~Pianos Aldergrove SxS Duplex, 4 suites 8500s/f lot, full renod, new siding/ windows, rent $3400. $579K or $295K each side. 604-807-6565

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HOMES WANTED

RENTALS SCRAP CAR Removal TOP CA$H PAID on the spot. Local Business. www.a1casper.com 604-378-2029

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CONCRETE & PLACING

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

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

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TREE SERVICES

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

www.paintspecial.com

Call: Rick (604) 202-5184

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

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

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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.

3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour

ELECTRICAL

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PLUMBING

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

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

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

604.540-2028 or 778.714-7815

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PETS

Canary Island mastiff, 2 female pup, 1 brindle/1 red fawn, exc family companion, raised w/kids, good home only. $750. 604-791-3705 CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866 CHIHUAHUA, FEMALE, 2 yrs old, very friendly, $450. Call (604)7947347 Chihuahua pups, playful, cuddly, family raised, vet check, 1st shots, avail now. $475. 1-604-794-5844

SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE

Call Ian 604-724-6373

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

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

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

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HOMES FOR RENT

BURNABY Fulton Ave. 3 Bedroom rancher, 1000 s/f, with lrg workshop & car shed. Newly painted interior, new flooring & windows throughout, large front yard. Strictly No Pets. $1800/mo. Call 778-865-5155.

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TOWNHOUSES

NEW WESTMINSTER 3 bdrm, $1350/mo, quiet family complex, no pets, call 604-522-4123. 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

2008 SUV Ford Taurus X Ltd, AWD, all options. 125K. Black. $8800/firm Call 604-538-4883

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RUBBISH REMOVAL

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Croatian Cultural Centre 3250 Commercial Dr. OVER 475 ITEMS!

Bill Reid pendant, NWC baskets, totems and masks, Navajo Jewelry, SW pottery, early Norval Morrisseau painting Info - Consignment - Appraisals

604-657-2072 / 604-657-1147 www.seahawkauctions.com

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

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

Native Art & Artifacts Auction

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

8700 ACKROYD, 2 BED + DEN, 1 BATH, 1120 SQF. New reno, n/s n/p, outdoor pool, share w/d, walk to Skytrain, Lansdown Mall, Price Smart. $1400, (604)2140227 The Scrapper

Running this ad for 10yrs

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

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

APARTMENT/CONDO

Burnaby NELSON PLACE TOWNHOMES 2701 – 2755 Bainbridge Ave.

604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley

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BUILDING SUPPLIES

NEW PLYWOOD, 48” x 40”....$5.00 2x4’s - short & long....various prices bring truck ~ 604-522-0290

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

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

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VACATION

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AUTO FINANCING

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GUTTER CLEANING

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

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EXTRA CHEAP JUNK / RUBBISH REMOVAL Almost for free! (778)997-5757

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

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If you own a home or real estate, ALPINE CREDITS can lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is NOT an issue. 1.800.587.2161.

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LARGE FUND Borrowers Wanted Start saving hundreds of dollars today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We don’t rely on credit, age or income. Call Anytime 1-800-639-2274 or 604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca

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MECHANIC Required Full-Time for Dan’s

FINANCIAL SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

PAINT SPECIAL

Van-Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility. LOEWEN Welding Mfg., Abbotsford, looking for experienced welders/fitters with 3 or more years of experience, work week is Mon.Thurs. 10 hrs. a day, fax resume to 604-826-6051 or email gord@loewenwelding.com

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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.

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

PERSONAL SERVICES

MOVING & STORAGE

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STEEL BUILDINGS...”GIFT-CARD GIVE-AWAY!” 20X22 $4,358. 25X24 $4,895. 30X30 $6,446. 32X32 $7,599. 40X46 $12,662. 47X72 $18,498. One End wall Included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-6685422 www.pioneersteel.ca

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

MOUNTAIN-MOVERS.ca (778)378-6683

STEEL BUILDINGS/METAL BUILDINGS 60% OFF! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca.

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING Across the street - across the world Real Professionals, Reas. Rates. Best in every way! 604-721-4555. mikes hauling 604-516-9237

In the Matter of Part 3.1 (Administrative Forfeiture) of the Civil Forfeiture Act [SBC 2005, C. 29] the CFA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT: On October 10, 2014, on Stride Avenue near 15th Avenue, Burnaby, B.C., Peace Officer(s) of the Burnaby RCMP seized, at the time indicated, the subject property, described as: a 2003 Nissan Sentra, BCLP: 174TJL, VIN: 3N1AB51DX3L722261, on or about 14:15 Hours. The subject property was seized because there was evidence that the subject property had been used in the commission of an offence (or offences) under section 5(2) (Possession for purpose of trafficking) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act of Canada (CDSA) and was therefore offencerelated property pursuant to section 11 (Search, seizure and detention) of the CDSA. Notice is hereby given that the subject property, CFO file Number: 2014-2443, is subject to forfeiture under Part 3.1 of the CFA and will be forfeited to the Government for

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

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