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He’s only been on the job for a few days, but Mayor Jonathan Coté is already focused on getting the city on task. See Page A3
Cut Port Mann tolls during Pattullo work: Chamber $100M upgrade begins next year Jeff Nagel Black Press
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Lee Smith says staff and students at his medieval martial arts academy on Carnarvon Street are regularly abused, harassed and threatened by residents of Russell House, an assisted living shelter run by the Lookout Society, right across the street.
Harassment, threats on Carnarvon Street Business, tenants city issues with Russell House Mario Bartel
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The staff and students at Blood & Iron Martial Arts know how to take care of themselves. But their medieval battle techniques are no match for the gauntlet of harassment, threats and intimidation they encounter daily outside the academy’s location on Carnarvon Street. And owner Lee Smith says he doesn’t have to look far to see the
origin of the problems. He says he knows that’s where the Smith moved his martial arts troublemakers live because he can school, that teaches watch them coming combat using long and going from the and broad swords, supportive housing knives and armour, Lee Smith, Blood & Iron shelter through the up the hill from expansive windows Threats of violence from drug dealers and criminals Front Street two at the front of his years ago. Since the are frequent enough that it business. move, he’s witnessed has become almost a running Smith says on joke amongst the senior open drug dealing Sunday, a resident students. and consumption, from Russell House experienced verbal abuse and even threatened his life and threw a threats of physical violence from punch after he asked the man to residents of Russell House right leave because he was drinking in across the street. front of the school and harassing
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passersby on the sidewalk. “Threats of violence from drug dealers and criminals are frequent enough that it has become almost a running joke amongst the senior students,” wrote Smith in a letter to New Westminster Mayor Jonathan Coté and city council. It’s the second time he’s reached out to the city to find solutions to the ongoing problems. Calls to police have also been an exercise in frustration, says Smith. “They haven’t been able to do much,” he said. Please see NATURE OF RUSSELL HOUSE, A4
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Transportation Minister Todd Stone is being urged to reduce or eliminate tolls on the Port Mann Bridge while maintenance work restricts the use of the Pattullo for months or even years. The New Westminster Chamber of Commerce and the Surrey Board of Trade have made the plea as the Pattullo gears up for a $100-million safety and maintenance upgrade in 2015. The Pattullo is the free alternative to the Port Mann but it will become more difficult to use if there are frequent lane closures during the work. “Even though we’re in the middle of a transit referendum process, the Pattullo must still be maintained for the next 10 years,” said New West Chamber CEO Cori Lynn Germiquet. “It is a major economic corridor connecting Surrey and New Westminster.” Added Anita Huberman of Surrey Board of Trade: “We just want to give people options to move across the bridge without it costing too much.” see NEW PATTULLO, A3
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HISTORIC CHRISTMAS PROGRAMS AT IRVING HOUSE
CITYPAGE 26 WEEKS TO EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, ARE YOU PREPARED? For the 26 weeks leading up to Emergency Preparedness Week May 4-8, 2015, New Westminster Emergency Management Office will be providing weekly tips on how you can start your own emergency kit and emergency plan. Use our list to add small items to your emergency kits every week. This can make the job of creating a complete kit a little less daunting and intimidating, and remember most items can be found in your home. New Westminster Emergency Management Office is encouraging everyone to be prepared in case of an emergency. For more information on preparedness tips please visit the City’s Website, and click the Public Safety Links button.
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VOLUNTEER POSITION AVAILABLE AT CENTURY HOUSE Dishwasher: On Call / Temporary Monday - Friday, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Century House, 620 Eighth Street Connections Café located in Century House, serves members and nonmembers delicious, nutritious hot lunch entrees and refreshments Monday Friday. The Café is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help with dishwashing. Training will be provide on the commercial dishwasher. Must enjoy working in a team environment, ok to stand for long periods of time, reliable, and friendly. For more information, please contact the Volunteer Coordinator at 604-519-1023.
PEDESTRIANS AND CYCLISTS: STAY VISIBLE DURING THE WINTER MONTHS The City of New Westminster encourages pedestrians and cyclists to use highvisibility safety items during the winter months to make themselves more visible to drivers. High visibility reflectors can be easily attached to clothing, backpacks or walkers and are a simple way to help promote the message of safety and visibility. Professional grade reflectors or reflective strips attached to your bag or clothing can mean the difference between being seen and being struck by a car. Even with reflectors, please always keep in mind the following road safety tips:
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The seismic rehabilitation and deck replacement of the 76-year-old bridge is expected to begin in early 2015 but TransLink officials contacted Tuesday were unable to say how long the project will last. Newly elected New Westminster Mayor Jonathan Coté said he also supports reduced or suspended Port Mann tolls during Pattullo construction. New Westminster council has previously called for lower tolls on the Port Mann to reduce truck use of the free Pattullo, or else
an outright ban on trucks there. “We’ve faced pretty negative consequences with high tolls on the Port Mann Bridge and the Pattullo being the free alternative,” Coté said, noting the toll for trucks is $9 each way. “It’s delivered a lot of traffic that should be on the highway network into our road network.” Stone could not be reached for comment. The Pattullo rehabilitation would be the minimum required to ensure it remains safe while work proceeds to design and build a modern new four-lane bridge, expected
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Construction crews doing maintenance work on the Pattullo Bridge deck in July 2013. Next year will begin a huge rehabilitation project on the bridge, even though its days are numbered.
to open in 2023. Although the bridge replacement is listed as part of the Metro Vancouver mayors’ package of projects expected to go to referendum next spring, TransLink officials have previously said they plan to rebuild the Pattullo even if the referendum fails. The new four-lane Pattullo would be tolled to pay for its construction. The existing span is considered critical for goods movement but is at risk of being knocked out of service by a moderate earthquake or a ship collision. —file from Chris Bryan
Mayor Coté sets up task forces for key issues Grant Granger
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As one of his first actions newly elected Mayor Jonathan Coté has created four new committees including three mayor’s task forces he will head up. They’ll be on transportation, affordable housing, Royal Columbian expansion and public engagement. “They are four of the most difficult and challenging things the city needs to work on,” said Coté. “These issues need very concentrated effort and attention … I also envision these task forces having partners that are specific and knowledgable to the issues.”
The transportation task force will focus on implementing the city’s recently adopted Master Transportation Plan and developing New West’s response to regional transportation issues. Coté’s co-chair on the master transportation plan task force Coun. Jaimie McEvoy will also be on this one. So will be new Coun. Patrick Johnstone, who has been prominent in the transportation debate in the community as a leader of the New Westminster Environmental Partners group and as a prodigious blogger. City staff will work with the trio. Representatives from BC Housing, the Urban
Development Institute and the Greater Vancouver Home Builders Association will be invited to participate on a housing affordability task force. The goal is to develop affordable housing projects in New Westminster. McEvoy will also be on that one along with Coun. Chuck Puchmayr. Coté said the task force will explore partnerships with senior governments or non-government organizations to develop affordable housing. He suggested the city would be open to providing land to make it happen. “How do you leverage those opportunities with people who build, and
ultimately operate those facilities? It is not our role to be operating and running any building, but act as a facilitator and provide incentives.” The task force on “the economic health care cluster” will have representation from Fraser Health, Royal Columbian Hospital (RCH), the health care community, city staff and Couns. Bill Harper and Lorrie Williams. It will concentrate on an employment strategy for RCH’s expansion. Coté sees the proposed hospital redevelopment as “the biggest economic opportunity the city of New Westminster has seen in many decades.”
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committee council appointments involved incumbent councillors carrying on previous assignments. In addition to the ACTBiPed committee, Johnstone will chair the access ability advisory committee, and co-chair the environment committee with Coun. Jaimie McEvoy. Coun. Mary Trentadue will chair the arts commission and the seniors committee, and serve as city representative on the library board, the public art committee and the New Westminster Arts Council. Coté will replace outgoing mayor Wayne Wright as police board chair. twitter.com/lonegrangerbnw
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Sgt. Chad Johnston of the New Westminster Police says the department hasn’t noted a particular increase in calls to the area. “We know a lot of the people who come and go from the shelter,” said Johnston. “We include that area in our regular patrols.” In fact, says Johnston, the Russell is a nightly stop for cops patrolling the Downtown beat. “They’re more than accommodating helping us with problems outside the house,” says Johnston. Dave Brown, the community services manager for the Lookout Society that runs Russell House, says staff and residents try to stay on good terms with the surrounding
neighbourhood. cutting through bars in the Many of the residents come parkade or sneaking in behind from troubled backgrounds, are residents entering the front dealing with issues like alcohol doors. and substance abuse, or lead He says he’s had complaints “alternative lifestyles.” But about harassment from some they’re all expected to abide by of the tenants in his 104-unit “basic things like respect building. for neighbours, respect “I tell my tenants to for the community,” stay on this side of the Brown said. street,” Argue said. The nature of Russell Smith says the House makes it a target, incidents have shaken he added. his confidence in the BROWN “It can be frustrating area, which he says has and it’s really hurtful,” transformed remarkably said Brown. in the five years he’s been “It may be an issue with one operating Downtown. person but the whole place gets “We chose this place because tainted.” it was growing,” said Smith. Dave Argue, the manager “It doesn’t need to have of the apartment block above all these problems. We don’t Blood & Iron, says he’s had want to be compared to the to chase away people trying Downtown Eastside.” twitter.com/newsleaderfotog to break into his building by
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Her school has been involved for the past nine years. With the program, special needs students learn valuable life skills by participating in various community activities. “Our students learn practical life skills like learning how to communicate and fundraise by holding community bottle drives and handing out flyers. We use the extra resources to provide fun and interactive experiences for them so they learn to do everyday tasks. We take these everyday activities for granted but for these students, they are important lessons that impact their future.” The staff at Yale Secondary in Abbotsford couldn’t agree
more. Resource teacher Jim Heinrichs points out that all the deposit refunds go back into their special needs program. This gives them additional resources and freedom to provide more enrichment activities. “Not only do our students benefit by learning useful work and life skills, they also get to participate in more recreational outings like going to a farm, interacting with neighbours and also giving back to the community through charities. They experience rewards that go beyond just collecting bottles. It enables them to enjoy a sense of freedom.” Da na Wa i nw r ig ht, a parent and volunteer at David
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program, including recycling bins, online support, educational resources, in class displays and mobile pickup where available, absolutely free. The schools keep all the deposit refunds earned. In 2013, some schools raised more than $10,000 to go towards their own resource programs. Teachers, parents and students can learn about the Return-It School program and register at returnitschool.ca
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New playground to be built at Moody Park
This year, however, will mark a couple of firsts. It will be the first time it will be held in their hometown of New Westminster with the venue being the new Anvil Centre on Monday, Dec. 22. And
it will be the first time the New Westminster couple’s sons Sayer and Gower Roberts will participate in the expanded program. Roberts and Winton usually celebrate Christmas by doing a two-voice reading
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the ability to manipulate the water by using pumps, switch A playground featuring gates and weirs. a spray park with water In response to the pumps and switch gates feedback the city added that kids can manipulate higher climbing poles, has been given the green parallel climbing ropes, light for Moody Park. jungle rope swings and City council has four toddler bucket-style COTÉ approved an overall swings. playground plan that Mayor Jonathan includes slides, swings, climbing Coté said it was a good idea features and water jets with four to hold the open houses at the distinct play areas. playground. The concept is the result of “There was good response to a couple of open houses held the plan,” said Coté. “The old last summer at the current playground is busy.” playground near the corner of Coté said the playground has Eighth Street and Sixth Avenue. been in the city’s capital plan for That’s when staff learned the a while because the current one most valued play feature was is dated.
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Low prices a challenge The plummeting price of oil may have a big impact on the Canadian and B.C. economies in the next year or two. Some of that will be positive, but it is likely it will be mainly negative. The price of gasoline (but not diesel fuel) is falling, and that means more money in the pockets of consumers. This helps them meet other obligations, such as rent, credit card bills and child care. If the provincial and regional governments can avoid the temptation to tax this newlyfound money out of people’s pockets, the fall in prices will be a good thing. One other bright spot may be a boost in exports if the dollar remains low. The negative implications are widespread. There will almost certainly be a fall in economic activity, and particularly jobs. Many well-paying jobs are concentrated in the oilsands. Many Lower Mainland residents either work there or work for companies that supply the oilsands. There will be no new construction projects in that area, as long as oil prices stay at the $60 to $70 per barrel level. It simply costs too much to produce oil from the oilsands. As economic activity is reduced, it impacts taxation to the federal and provincial governments. Alberta, Saskatchewan, Newfoundland and B.C. all are dependent on revenue from oil and natural gas. In B.C., one LNG project has been delayed by the falling price of oil, as Asian natural gas prices are tied to oil prices. More could be delayed or even cancelled. It is significant that none of the major LNG players are ready to commit. A fall in economic activity likely means 2015 will see much lower growth than anticipated, which won’t help the overall Canadian economy. —Black Press/Langley Times
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Pipeline advice from the mushy middle Dear Kinder Morgan, I want to give you a little advice. Why do you care? Well, I’m one of the mushy middle-ofthe-road folks you need onside if you’re going to triple the size of your pipeline running from the oil sands in Alberta to your Burnaby terminal. You need people like me. I’m not going up to protest on Burnaby Mountain if you start working there again. Heck, I may not even sign a petition unless it’s shoved under my nose. But that doesn’t mean I’m sympathetic to your cause. In fact, I’ve been cheering on the protesters because I see it as part of a big pushback that’s needed, and gathering steam. That huge barrage of ads you’ve put out in recent weeks isn’t going to sway me either. Yes, your employees in the ads look like people I’d like to share a beer with. And I think they deserve a job to feed their families. And yes, I know they’re not sinister schemers trying to soak the ocean floors with undiluted bitumen or alter the atmosphere with oil burned somewhere in China.
Chris Bryan And truth be known, I don’t even think Kinder Morgan—or any “Big Oil” companies for that matter—is inherently evil or bent on fouling the earth beyond repair. I know they’re creating loads of high-paying jobs and helping to fill our national coffers at a time when, frankly, the economy is a basket case. It’s hard to talk to too many people these days without bumping into someone who’s either worked in “Fort Mac” or who knows someone that is. Shut down the Alberta oil sands tomorrow, and there’d be a whopping fallout. Meantime, along the Fraser River, it’s harder to make a case for the economic benefits of the massive shipments of coal they want to transfer from train to barge at Fraser Surrey Docks. Many oppose this, too, but it
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hasn’t matched the protests on Burnaby Mountain. On this issue, much of the opposition has focused on the local. The health impacts of coal dust wafting off trains. Train cars tipping into creeks, killing fish and wildlife, etc. The big companies involved can deal with that kind of thing. They’ve promised a bunch of mitigation initiatives. But what makes the coal plan or the pipeline plan hard to stomach, for a mushy-middle guy like me, is that climate change is not addressed anywhere. And really, Kinder Morgan, I don’t expect you to address climate change. As I’m sure you’d be the first to admit, that’s not your job. But the lack of any plan—that is your problem. It’s why I’m opposed to your plans. And, I suspect, why many people are. Shipping coal for China to burn is just daft, plan or no plan. But pipeline expansion, the Alberta oil sands, and many other carbon-intensive projects will face an increasing opposition if Canada doesn’t start making some smart steps toward a postcarbon future.
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Meantime, climate talks are winding up in Lima, Peru this week. We’ve already admitted we can’t meet the 2020 greenhouse gas emissions targets we agreed to years ago. Me, I’d like to see a whole raft of smart, small steps. Put a levy on the oil and gas industry that’s earmarked for incentive projects for a cleaner Canada. Give me a $5,000 rebate to buy an electric car. A $1,000 rebate to put a geothermal system in my house. Give my region a couple billion dollars for another SkyTrain line (or two). All I know is, I want to see action. I want to envision an (environmental) future I can be optimistic about. So Kinder Morgan, I’m not sure what you can do. Maybe you could give the folks in Ottawa a nudge. Wake them up. Spur them to action. Because until I see that, I’m might just add a bandana to my wardrobe. And other mushy-middle folks might just do the same. Sincerely, A Constituent You Might Need
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Resident calls for return of parade of lights Electrical company owner says evening best for event Grant Granger
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It is unlikely Rob Romaniuk’s call to the light parade will be heard. The New West resident is co-owner of Elworthy Electrical Services in Burnaby. And this Christmas he’s lamenting the City of New West’s decision to hold last Saturday’s Santa Claus parade during the day instead of the Parade of Lights his company participated in from 2007 to 2012. He’s also spending this month driving his truck, which pulled the Elworthy float during the parade, around town festooned with lights and decorations.
It’s his way to protest the decision to hold the parade during daylight. The Parade of Lights was a Hyack Festival Association production. But when the organization was embroiled in controversy last year the city took it over. That’s when the decision was made to start Santa’s visit to the Royal City at 11 a.m. instead of 4 p.m. That made Elworthy’s participation futile, said Romaniuk. “Our float is mainly lights, 90 per cent of it, thousands and thousands of lights. We said, ‘OK, there’s no point in going in the parade any more.’ We were all kind of upset, but that was last year,” said Elworthy. “It was so much better of a parade with the lights, and everybody
could still have a hot chocolate. So nice to have one at night where you could see the lights. I had relatives come from Abbotsford and South Surrey just to see the lights. “I’m really not sure of the reason why it was changed to 11 a.m.” He thought with some new faces on city council there might be a change of mind. He might be advised to not keep the lights on waiting for that to happen. City spokesman Blair Fryer said last year’s feedback from parade entrants, spectators and the local business community was positive toward the earlier start. When the organizing group got together this year it was one of the first issues dealt with.
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EvEnTs Financial Literacy Wo r k s h o p s : New immigrants can learn more about banking and saving at free financial literacy workshops presented by MOSAIC and co-sponsored by the New Westminster Public Library. They will be delivered in English, with translation available in Korean and Mandarin. Participants are asked to bring their Permanent Resident card to the workshops. When: Workshop on general banking on Thursday, Dec. 11; saving for education on Tuesday, Dec. 16; both from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Where: New Westminster Public Library, 716 6th Ave., New Westminster. Pre-register: Library, 604527-4660; MOSAIC: Jackie Hong, 778-558-9011, jhong@mosaicbc.com, or Jieni He, 778-386-8311, jhe@mosaicbc.com.
Vo l u n t e e r i n g and Networking for New Immigrants: New immigrants are invited to learn more about volunteering and networking. Presented by S.U.C.C.E.S.S. the session
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will include the benefits of volunteering and how to find networking and volunteer opportunities. The workshop will be conducted in English, with translation available i n Fre n ch , E n g l i s h , Chichewa, Nyanja, Lingala, and Swahili. When: Saturday, Dec. 13, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Where: New Westminster Public Library, 716 6th Ave., New Westminster. Register: The Library at 604-5274667 or S.U.C.C.E.S.S. at 604-430-1899 ext. 110.
B e f a n a ’s Star: A Tr a d i t i o n a l Italian Christmas Story: BellaLuna Productions p re s e n t s a c o l o r f u l retelling of this traditional Italian story comes alive with music, puppets and panettone. Legend has it that on January 6, also known as ‘the Epiphany’, a bright star appears in the eastern skies leading The Three Magi to Bethlehem to meet the Child King. Inspired by their quest, an eccentric old Italian woman decides to follow this star herself and bring some of her cakes and cookies as gifts to the child. In the Italian tradition, the old Befana still flies through the skies on the eve of the Epiphany
delivering gifts to all the children around the world. When: Dec. 13-14, 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. Where: Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, Burnaby. Tickets: $10 at the box office, 604-2053000, or shadboltcentre. com.
Campbell keeps top spot on school board unchallenged Grant Granger
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What was unthinkable a year ago has become a reality. A year ago Jonina Campbell was acclaimed as the chair of the New Westminster board of education. That didn’t change on Tuesday when she retained the position at the new board’s inaugural meeting. What was different was trustee Casey Cook becoming vice chair. A year ago, he was nominated but the labour-backed majority (4-3) on the acrimonious board elected long-time trustee Michael Ewen instead. But on Tuesday, Cook got the position unchallenged even though the board now has five labour-backed members. “It’s an indicator that our board has made significant progress in understanding its mandate and what its areas of focus should be,” said Cook. “It’s clearly a signal that the board is ready to put the needs of the district first and the needs of students first. It speaks to the issue of sharing information and really focusing on the things we need to focus on.” Cook said the work done by the board under the guidance of superintendent/CEO John Gaiptman, who joined the district in February, has made a big difference. “In last year we have largely got the
Hearth & Fire: Over 70 singers from The British Columbia Girls Choir and 45 musicians from The Band of the 15th Field Regiment bring you a collection of joyful seasonal music for the whole family. When: Saturday, Dec. 13, 7:30 p.m. Where: Michael J. Fox Theatre, 7373 MacPherson Ave., Burnaby. Tickets: Adults $23, Seniors/ Students $18, Children, at 604-542-1698 or manager@bcgirlschoir.org.
Canadian Citizenship Preparation: Presented by MOSAIC, a multilingual non-profit organization dedicated to addressing settlement issues affecting immigrants and refugees. When: Dec. 15 and 16, 1-4 p.m. Where: MOSAIC Burnaby Centre for Immigrants, 5902 Kingsway, Burnaby. Info: 604-438-8214.
financial situation under control. I’m very encouraged that we’ve got sustainability built into our financial and budgeting process,” said Cook. Cook and Campbell said they’ve developed a good working relationship in the past year. “I’m very much looking forward to working with Casey as vice chair,” said Campbell. Campbell felt in her first year as chair she brought a style of leadership that was respectful, collaborative and professional. “I take the role [of chair] very seriously and I think we have a great board that’s going to do great things over the next four years,” said Campbell. She said it’s time for the board, which includes newcomers Mark Gifford and Kelly Slade-Kerr, to meet its challenges head on. “Over the next year, we as a board need to secure funding for the high school replacement project and get that to a point where we’re shovel ready. And we have a middle school and board office to get open.” Cook said the district needs improve its graduation rates, aboriginal education and boys’ education. Although they score around the provincial average, he said, the district needs to make its good results better. “We have been too side tracked in getting our financial side in order, and now that we have achieved that we can focus on the capital plan and on the issues of education, and there are issues we need to take care of.”
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Hyundai composes a memorable new Sonata Hyundai is a company that pushes the Inside envelope in terms of styling, vehicle As with the outside, the interior has content, engine choices and value, makbeen given a total refresh, no basic ing others carmakers take notice. tweaking here. The same, more muted The last generation Hyundai Sonata, design is at work here too, now the allreleased in 2011, is a perfect example. new centre console is wider and flatter The “Fluidic Sculpture” design language than the last car. This makes the car really set the pace for the mid-size class feel more open and airy, the brushed Hyundai has done aluminum surround is bright and the of cars. The competitors that followed, like the Ford Fusion, Toyota Camry and it again, delivering a way the buttons and dials are fitted is Honda Accord, all took styling chances to none. Fit and finish is one very attractive car, full second after that Sonata was introduced. The area that Hyundai does as well, if not same too for the engine development, of features and at an better than most. Even on the base including smaller turbocharged 4-cyl$23,999 GL model, the Sonata comes attractive price. inder engines and fuel saving direct with standard heated front seats, backZack Spencer injection technology; compared with up camera, Bluetooth, 5-inch radio/ the competition all this technology was backup screen, satellite radio and USB ahead of the curve. Now, just a few years later, the connectivity. The $26,299 GLS adds a power driver’s Sonata gets another refresh, making this car more seat, heated leather steering wheel and heated rear compelling than ever. seats, and these are just the two entry-level cars. All cars now come with additional 2.5 cm of rear Looks legroom and a very useful trunk that is expandable, As dynamic as the Fluidic Sculpture design was, it thanks to a 60/40 split rear seat. didn’t age well. Cars that are heavily styled can date
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quickly. With this in mind, Hyundai has backed away from the fluid approach to a more sculpted design that shares some styling cues from the top-of-range Hyundai Genesis. The front features a squarer grille opening, edgier bumper and front chin-spoiler. The base model is fitted with the 2.4L 4-cylinder engine has and 16-inch or 17-inch alloy wheels with LED daytime running lights, halogen headlamps or HID lights on the limited trim. The performance oriented 2.0 Turbo Sport model, seen above, comes with a two-toned front spoiler, 18-inch wheels, standard HID headlamps, quad exhaust tips and a lower diffuser on the rear bumper. The top trim levels of both the 2.4L and 2.0 Sport have a blacked-out section of the front grille which signifies the car comes with adaptive cruise control and a forward collision warning system.
Drive Both the 2.4L 4-cylinder engine and the 2.0L turbo have been carried over from the last model but they have been modified to produce better torque delivery and fuel economy. Hyundai has dropped the horsepower output from 198hp to 185hp in the 2.4L and limited the torque to 178hp. The 2.0L turbo also receives a horsepower drop from 274hp to 245hp and the torque drops from 268 lb.-ft to 160 lb.-ft. Hyundai claims that the torque is lower in the RPM range and the fuel consumption is improved. The experience behind the wheel of the turbo is still very invigorating but not as hectic as the last model, it delivers a more usable driving experience. Power is smooth and refined; the turbo feels like a V6 without the accompanying fuel bill.
Verdict Hyundai has done it again, delivering a very attractive car, full of features, at an attractive price. 2.4L models range from $23,999 to $32,999 in the top Limited trim. This model has most of the features found in the top 2.0L turbo but without the added power. The base 2.0L turbo starts at $30,999 and the top Ultimate model, seen here, is $34,799. Both the Limited and Ultimate get the forward collision warning system and lane departure safety features, plus they also get adaptive cruise control. For 2015, the Sonata is a big step foreword in design. The added safety features will be attractive and the constant pushing-of-the-envelope from Hyundai is welcome. The Lowdown Power: 2.4L 185hp or 2.0L Turbo with 245hp Fill-up: 9.8L/6.7L/100km (city/highway) Sticker price: $23.999-$34,799 zack.spencer@drivewaybc.ca
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The U.S. and Canada might get a variety of unique and exotic cars, but a few cars never made it to our showrooms and appear now only has special imports. 1972 Lancia Stratos HF – The Lancia Stratos HF is a monster of car. In the concept stages, the Stratos was an attempt by Bertone to get its foot in with Lancia, who had previously worked with Pinin Farina for design. The legend states that Bertone rebodied a Lancia Fulvia and drove it to Lancia’s headquarters. Impressed with the Stratos prototype, Lancia agreed to collaborate with Bertone to create their next generation rally car. The Stratos was built around a Lancia chassis, with a Ferrari Dino engine positioned behind the seats. The rolling chassis was finished off with an aerodynamic body fitted by Bertone. The Lancia would go on to have a legendary career, winning the World Rally
Championship from 1974-1976. 1973 Chevrolet Firenza Can Am –
American automotive manufacturers have made a number of performance cars exclusively for Europe and Australia, but have you ever heard of an African performance car? Meet the Chevrolet Firenza Can Am, a EuroAmerican mash-up that was never sold in either of those markets. Built to compete with Ford’s inferior Capri Perana, the Can Am began in Britain as a Vauxhall Firenza frame, which was then shipped straight south to Port Elizabeth, where it was paired with a power train straight out of an American legend — the 1969 Camaro Z/28. With a lightweight body and nearly 300 horsepower, the smell of burning rubber was a no-cost option, and I’m sure there was plenty of that. 1969 Ford Escort RS1600 – While the latter part of the 1960s might have been the middle of the Mustang’s heyday, Ford was busy building fast cars all around the world. One of
those cars was Ford’s venerable Escort, which was one of the top selling cars in Europe at the time. Of course, Ford engineers weren’t satisfied with a compact coupe with 1.3-litre engine, so they contacted the blokes over at Cosworth and developed the Escort RS1600. While the Cosworth engine may have put out only 113 horsepower, the tiny Escort was barely tipping the scales at 1,800 pounds, making the RS1600 one of the coolest cars cruising the UK at the time. 1969 Nissan Skyline GT-R – While the GT-R is most commonly idolized in its mid-’90s guise from the Fast & Furious franchise, the original 1969 Skyline GT-R was a sedan that was stripped out and given a Nissan racing V-6 engine with 160 horsepower, allowing the GT-R to outrun its European rivals. • Grant Stoecker writes for Hagerty Insurance. Hagerty is the world’s leading specialist provider of classic car and boat insurance. Learn more at hagerty.ca
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were completely off target. The Acura RLX Hybrid was my most disappointing non-winner, as I also considered it a good candidate for overall Canadian Car of the Year. The RLX is an amazing sophisticated automobile that could yet win a new technology award. There were just two entries in all-electric City Car category and the Kia Soul EV was a clear winner. I’ve heard both small car victors Honda Fit and VW Golf talked about as the potential overall winner. The double wins for Subaru and Hyundai were a surprise (to some) but it was nice to see Porsche recognised for two outstanding products. While I didn’t expect the Volvo V60 Polestar to eclipse Ford Mustang GT, it was good to see Volvo, a company with a great history that teetered on the brink of extinction, back in the winner’s circle. All voting for Canadian Car of the Year is done by secret ballot and KPMG tabulated the results.
Within this group of “Best New” category winners is the eventual 2015 Canadian Car of the Year and 2015 Canadian Utility Vehicle of the Year and these announcements will be made at the Canadian International Auto Show, in Toronto on Feb. 12, 2015. Hyundai, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche and Subaru were all double winners and, as usual, there were a few surprises. You can look at the voting and scoring details plus all the collected data on performance (acceleration, braking, fuel economy, etc.) on the AJAC web site (ajac.ca). You can also look back on previous winners going all the way back to 1985, when the Volkswagen Golf (an omen perhaps?) was a winner. A few weeks ago, I made some winner predictions for the seven categories that I managed to drive all entries, while at Testfest. Three proved to be right on the mark, two were runner-ups, but sadly, my Toyota Camry Hybrid and Chevrolet Tahoe choices
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Concord Pacific: Gingerbread build to benefit local schools Canada’s largest urban community builder, Concord Pacific recently provided the community of Surrey and local media with the chance to meet with Mayor Elect Linda Hepner as she hosted the official launch of a gingerbread competition to benefit local elementary schools. Tom Yim of Concord Pacific says that having Mayor Hepner there for
the festive celebration was exciting for all the guests. “It’s important for the community to directly connect with their mayor and especially significant with this event benefiting the in and after school programs of local elementary schools,” he says. “In addition, it was a pleasure to have the principal of Senator Reid Elementary join us and represent the
school district and all participating schools.” The Gingerbread Holiday Bake-off provides each of the eight participating Surrey City Centre elementary schools with a $1000 donation for in school and afterschool programming. An additional $2000 will go to the school with the most votes for the best gingerbread building.
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Each school is assigned with a difcharacters for all the kids to enjoy as ferent Surrey City Centre landmark well.” building that they designed, creatively The results of the gingerbread interpreted, built and competition will be submitted to Concord announced during a Pacific for the competiholiday musical celebration on December tion. 20th at Concord’s In person voting for Surrey Presentation the best gingerbread Centre. building opens Dec “Concord Pacific is 6th to the 19th at the renowned for building presentation center. the largest and most “The array of creativdynamic communiity and effort exemplities in the country,” fied by the students in creating these Surrey’s Mayor Elect Linda Hepner says Yim “With our developing master gingerbread buildings planned neighborhoods here in Surrey, are nothing short of spectacular,” says our involvement in supporting local Yim. “In keeping with the theme, we elementary schools is an integral a part continued through the afternoon with of the community vision that we have.” cookie decorating with our holiday
All Fusion townhomes include modern interior design schemes with many features Located in Surrey’s most highly sought after neighbourhood, Fusion by Lakewood is the perfect 56 townhome residential community for homebuyers to really get to know their neighbours. The combination of great quality, easy-living and spacious design, all nestled in a pleasant community makes Fusion the right choice for small and growing families. Located in the centre of the quiet South Newton community, Fusion is close to bus routes and is just a short 5-minute drive or less to a number of retail shopping plazas, recreational facilities, grocery stores, coffee shops, restaurants and schools. Fusion Sales Manager, Colleen Meade explains that the bottom line is that Fusion is situated in a nice family-friendly neighbourhood. “You are getting good value and a great quality product,” she says. “Lakewood has been in the business of building homes for over 47 years and they have built over 60 quality projects, with keen attention to detail.” Residents will notice how big of a difference Lakewood’s attention to detail has on the quality of their homes. From the interior to the exterior, everything at Fusion has been built with the homeowner and their needs in mind. But wait, the benefits don’t end there. The modern interior design schemes come with desirable features such as spacious and open-concept floor plans, bright gourmet kitchens with an eating bar and a residence amenity centre. “All of our homes have bright and open concept plans designed for easy living and excellent entertaining,” says Meade. “Our homes have nine-foot ceilings on the main floor, large kitchen islands with quartz countertops, convenient main floor powder rooms and every home comes with all appliances, washer and dryer, over the stove microwave and hood fan, garburator, an energy efficient stainless steel appliance package, as well as two-inch polywood window blinds.” Living is made comfortable with Fusion townhomes, including cost-efficient gas forced-air heating system on the main and ground floor, individually controlled thermostats on bedroom level and a roughin vacuum system. Homes also come wired for high-speed Internet, networking, Wi-Fi, digital TV systems and a 1-year free highspeed internet and digital cable service provided by Shaw.
This gorgeous community of 56 Surrey townhomes boasts spectacular and spacious living in one of Surrey’s most highly sought after residential communities.
Once outside, residents will notice professional landscaping, private fenced yards, an engineered rain screen wall system, patios and/or decks, on-site visitor parking and much more. The Lakewood signature says it all: quality workmanship and attention to detail – every step of the way. Which is why they have made a promise of excellence in every aspect of your home, including keeping you and your family feeling secure. Fusion homes come equipped with deadbolts on all exterior doors, interconnected hardwired smoke and CO2 detectors and is pre-wired for a security system. “Pretty well all our homes are threebedroom and two and a half baths (we only have one two-bedroom home) and prices range from an affordable $354,900 for approximately 1,540 square feet to $399,900 for approximately 1,800 square footage,” says Meade. “Right now we have a $9,000 promotion. You have a choice of receiving every ‘upgrade’ on our list plus a $2,500 gift certificate to IKEA or you can take $9,000 off the posted price for your new Fusion townhome.” All prices are presently inclusive of net GST. For more information visit Fusion by Lakewood’s at: liveatfusion.com Have a peek at this56 townhome collection in Sullivan Heights at 13886 62nd Avenue, Surrey. Showhomes are open daily 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. (except Fridays) and are closed Dec. 23 to Jan. 2 (available by appointment only). Call 778-578-9779 to make your appointment.
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Train To Be An Apartment Manager
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.
EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION
Opportunity To Buy Janitorial Franchise
CHRISTMAS CORNER
Opening Nov. 29th
Phone 604-859-7540
Send resume w/ drivers abstract
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TRETHEWEY @ MACLURE AVE
Well established local Company is seeking experienced FT & P/T Tridem Dump Truck / Tridem Pony Drivers.
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Giesbrecht’s Tree Farm
Abbotsford Exhibition Park
DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING
* Signing Bonus *
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CHRISTMAS CORNER
ABBOTSFORD
Class 1 Dump Truck Driver
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
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FLEA MARKET
RENTALS ......................................703-757 AUTOMOTIVE ..............................804-862
CHRISTMAS CORNER
INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL. NO Simulators. In-the-seat training. Real world tasks. Weekly start dates. Job board! Funding options. SignUp online! iheschool.com 1-866-399-3853
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• Government Certified Home Study Course • Jobs Registered Across BC 35 Years of Success! www.RMTI.ca
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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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PART-TIME
Production Workers Black Press, Canada’s Largest independently owned newspaper group, is currently looking for part-time production workers to work at our Delta - Vantage Way 24/7 production facilities. This position is an entry-level, general labour position that involves the physical handling of newspapers and related advertising supplements. Requirements: • Prior bindery experience is preferred but not required • Motivated self-starter willing to work in a fast-paced environment performing repetitive tasks • Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs. and stand for extended period of time • Ability to work cooperatively in a diverse, team-based environment • Demonstrate on-the-job reliability and dependability • Excellent communication skills and detail oriented • Completion of high-school • Must have your own transportation The applicant must be available to work afternoon and graveyard shifts (Monday to Friday) as well as be able to work on a weekly schedule with short notice. If you are interested in this position, please e-mail your resume referencing “Production Worker” in the subject line to: jobs.vantageway@gmail.com
blackpress.ca
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TRADES, TECHNICAL
CARRIERS NEEDED
Mechanic/Shop Foreman
YOUTH & ADULTS
We are looking to hire a F/T mechanic/shop foreman & P/T mechanic to maintain & repair our fleet of dump trucks.
Deliver newspapers (2x per week) on Wednesdays and Fridays in your area. Papers are dropped off at your home with the flyers pre-inserted!
Please send resume with salary expectations to
Call Christy 604-436-2472
PERSONAL SERVICES
sales@groundx.ca
for available routes email
Email circulation@burnaby newsleader.com
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FINANCIAL SERVICES
263 EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE
329 PAINTING & DECORATING
DRAIN Tiles, Sewer, Water Video Inspection, Jack Hammering, Hand Excavating Call Tobias 604.782.4322
MILANO PAINTING Int./Ext. Prof. Painters. Free Est. Bonded & Insured. 604-551-6510
289 HOUSEHOLD SERVICES REFINISH KITCHEN cabinets and wood work in one day! We refinish right in your home dustless and odorless. Call us today for a free demo and estimate on your woodwork. 604-800-2671
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MOVING & STORAGE
$500 loans and more No credit checks
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
1-877-776-1660
~We accept Visa & Mastercard~
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
CONSTRUCTION SITE In your NEIGHBOURHOOD
Req: Carpenters, Helpers Labourers, CSO’s/OFA’s TCP’s, Cleaners $11-28/hr Work Today, Daily or Weekly Pay Apply 9AM to 2PM at: 118 – 713 Columbia Street
604 - 720 - 2009
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
LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE
RENTALS
RUBBISH REMOVAL
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LINDEN GLEN APTS
www.paintspecial.com
Renovated, spacious & bright 1 & 2 Bdrm units. Small pet ok. From $850/mo incl heat & HW. Near Highgate.
604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley Running this ad for 10yrs
PAINT SPECIAL
604-540-2028, 778-708-6336
3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour
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(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Services.
5329 Imperial St. Bby Auto Repair
shop; free standing, fncd yrd, skytrain, spray booth, hoist. 604-432-6050.
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JUNK REMOVAL By RECYCLE-IT! 604.587.5865
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ABE MOVING - $35/Hr. Per Person *Reliable Careful Movers. *Rubbish Removal. *24 Hours. 604-999-6020
CARETAKERS/ RESIDENTIAL MANAGERS
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10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Call Aman: 778-895-2005
Low Cost. Same Day. Licensed. Res/Com. Small job expert. Renos Panel changes ~ 604-374-0062
353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS
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FIVE STAR ROOFING All kinds of re-roofing & repairs. Free est. Reasonable rates. 778-998-7505 or 604-961-7505
HELP WANTED
TRANSPORTATION 821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS
Roofing Experts. 778-230-5717 Repairs/Re-Roof/New Roofs. All work Gtd. Free Est. Call Frank. COMPLETE ROOFING + Repairs & gutters. All Roofs - Cedar, Shingles, Torch-On, Flat. WCB, BBB, Reas guaranteed. Sr Disc. 604-725-0106
1997 CAMRY, 4 door, 4 cyl, auto, loaded, new tires, AirCared, in mint cond. $3400 obo. 604-936-1270 . FREE Scrap Metal Removal.
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BUILDING SERVICE WORKER II
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BUILDING SERVICE WORKER ͳ SUWERVISOR
dŚĞ ^ƵƉĞƌǀŝƐŽƌ ĐŽͲŽƌĚŝŶĂƚĞƐ ĂŶĚ ƐƵƉƉŽƌƚƐ Ăůů ƌĞůĞǀĂŶƚ ĂĐƟǀŝƟĞƐ ƉƌŽǀŝĚĞƐ ƉƌŽĨĞƐƐŝŽŶĂů ŚĞĂǀLJ ĚƵƚLJ ĐůĞĂŶŝŶŐ ƐƉĞĐŝĮĐ ǁŝƚŚŝŶ ĂŶ ŽĸĐĞ ďƵŝůĚŝŶŐ͘ dŚŝƐ ƉŽƐŝƟŽŶ ƌĞƉŽƌƚƐ ƚŽ ƚŚĞ ĐĐŝŽŶĂ KƉĞƌĂƟŽŶƐ DĂŶĂŐĞƌ ĂŶĚ ǁŝůů ƉƌŽǀŝĚĞ ĚĂŝůLJ ƐƵƉĞƌǀŝƐŝŽŶ ĂŶĚ ŽďƐĞƌǀĂƟŽŶƐ ŽĨ ƐƚĂī ƚŽ ĂƐĐĞƌƚĂŝŶ ĐŽŵƉůŝĂŶĐĞ ǁŝƚŚ Ăůů ƉƌŽƚŽĐŽůƐ͕ ƉƌŽĐĞĚƵƌĞƐ ĂŶĚ ƌĞůĞǀĂŶƚ ůĂǁƐ ĂŶĚ ƌĞŐƵůĂƟŽŶƐ͖ ƉĞƌĨŽƌŵƐ ƋƵĂůŝƚLJ ĂƵĚŝƚƐ͖ ǁŽƌŬĞƌ ƌĞĐƌƵŝƚŵĞŶƚ͖ ĂŶĚ ǀĂƌŝŽƵƐ ƌĞƋƵŝƌĞĚ ƌĞƉŽƌƚƐ͘
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SCRAP CAR REMOVAL #1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME 604.683.2200
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2 TINY female hand raised puppies, Yorkie-X. Asking $800. 604-820-8263 or 604-300-3519. CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866 COLLIE Doodle pups born Oct 17. Mom is a Rough Collie (45 lbs) & dad is a small Standard Poodle (50 lbs). Both have health clearances (eyes, hips, elbows). 2 Very curly males avail, 1 black & 1 unique blue merle. Intelligent, gentle, easy to train, good with children & animals, low to no shed. Similar in looks & in nature to the Golden Doodle. We are a 4H (agility, obedience, showmanship) family. Please consider the time & commitment needed to raise a dog. Pups will have 1st shots and deworming. Ready Dec. 12, Mission $950. 604.820.4827 NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604856-3647 or www.856-dogs.com OUR BOUVIER got her first puppies! The parent bouviers (imported from Holland) are purebred and have excellent pedigrees. They are gentle, intelligent, energetic and very loyal animals. We enjoy their constant companionship on our family operated cattle ranch. Price: $950. More info: alberscreekranch@hotmail.com
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 560
MISC. FOR SALE
HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?
REAL ESTATE 625
FOR SALE BY OWNER
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TREE SERVICES
PETS
Come join the team!! At Acciona Facility Services we want to count on the best professionals who want to contribute to build a more sustainable future. We are currently looking for individuals interested in prospecƟve opportuniƟes in the >ower Dainland.
TOWNHOUSES
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
YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899
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SUITES, UPPER
Burnaby 2 bdrm w/view. Very clean, nr Metrotown, NS/NP. Ldry incl. $1050/mo + 2/3 utils. 604-430-8144
PATRICK’S RUBBISH REMOVAL *Landscape *Trimming *Yard Clean *Const. Clean. *ANYTHING!!! 1 Ton Truck. Call Patrick for Prompt Quality Service @ 604-808-1652.
ELECTRICAL
DUPLEXES/4PLEXES
COQUITLAM, 2 bdrm, incl utils & cable NS/NP $1100/mo. Avail Jan 1 604-464-2757
BRO MARV PLUMBING 24/7 Plumbing, heating, clogged drains BBB. (604)582-1598, bromarv.com
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APARTMENT/CONDO
BURNABY,
Across the street - across the world Real Professionals, Reas. Rates. Best in every way! 604-721-4555.
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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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