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Trip to Queen’s Park off-leash area led to misadventure for local dog owner. See Page A3

Board adopts inclusion policy with teeth Grant Granger

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Alberta Street parents Danielle Connelly and Lara Kinna want to see traffic calming measures for their street because the volume and speed of traffic on their narrow residential street is becoming dangerous for themselves and their children.

Alberta unsafe at any speed: Residents Say they want city to take measures to stop dangerous drivers on their side street Grant Granger

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Danielle Connelly’s heritage house is home, sweet home except for one thing. She’s so afraid of her sons getting hit by a car she won’t let them play in the front yard. Her family doesn’t live on a thoroughfare like Tenth Avenue

or Eighth Street. Their home is on Columbia, Brunette Avenue and what they thought was a nice, quiet McBride Boulevard. A traffic side street in Sapperton. But now light on Columbia at the foot of the 300-block of Alberta makes it Alberta Street is easy for eastbound as dangerous as a commuters to turn highway, she says. left onto Columbia, Danielle Connelly Connelly said says Connelly and It’s scary. It’s not nice for rat-running the kids. It’s not nice for the her neighbour people that live here. commuters use Lara Kinna. In Alberta to connect addition, they say, between Richmond commercial trucks and Columbia streets. They do use Alberta to connect to Nelson’s it to avoid congestion on much Crescent and the Brewery District busier thoroughfares like East development’s loading docks.

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Parking is permitted on both sides of Alberta, making it so narrow it’s basically one lane. Parked vehicles are frequently clipped and the offending drivers aren’t stopping, the two women said. Connelly’s even called the police after a verbal confrontation with a driver. She won’t allow her sons, aged 10 and eight, to play in their family’s front yard, “which is a sad way to be building viable, people-friendly communities,” she wrote in a recent email to city council. Please see ‘I DON’T THINK’, A10

New Westminster school district is beefing up its anti-homophobia policy to make it “far more actionoriented,” according to board chair Jonina Campbell. The board initially adopted a policy 18 months ago. But Campbell said the new one will make sure New West schools are inclusive in the future. To start with, the policy has a different label. It will be called the “gender and sexual diversity inclusion policy.” It also establishes an ongoing committee made up of trustees and other district stakeholders, including students. Campbell said the committee’s duty will be to make sure the district’s schools remain safe and inclusive, and policies and procedures aren’t outdated. The new policy also will result in more education and awareness of the issue that’s age appropriate. “There’s a lot more here that will change the culture of New Westminster starting with making sure our school district is an inclusive school district,” said Campbell. see INCLUSION, A3

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NUTRITION TOUR Tuesday, January 20 7:00-8:00pm Royal City Centre Save-On-Foods, 610 Sixth Street

CITYPAGE BOY SMARTS - IT’S BETTER TO BUILD BOYS THAN TO MEND MEN! Boy Smarts expert Barry MacDonald is coming to New Westminster. Tuesday, February 3, 2015 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm Ecole Qayqayt Elementary, 85 Merivale Street Barry MacDonald is an author, teacher and counsellor/coach who is a champion for strong families, strong schools – and boys. A sought-after speaker, he has presented to thousands of sold-out community events, and was also identified as one of the 25 Influential People to Watch by The Vancouver Sun. Tickets are $10 and available at masseytheatre.com. Childcare is available for ages 2 and up; please register in advance at ceds-nw@fsgv.ca

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY FOR CLERGY (MINISTER OR REPRESENTATIVE OF PLACES OF WORSHIP) The City of New Westminster annually appoints a Ministerial representative to be the Presiding Minister for City events and offer prayers at City functions. New Westminster City Council will consider this appointment for a one year term. The appointee would attend the following 2015 events: • Committee Appointments and Committee Recognition Dinner

Start the New Year off with a focus on healthy eating! New Westminster Parks, Culture and Recreation in partnership with Save-On-Foods, is offering a FREE nutrition tour for adults at the Save-On-Foods store at Royal City Centre. Join the Save-On-Foods dietitians for a free store tour to learn more about healthy eating and nutrition focused shopping. The tour includes a nutrition handbook filled with information and recipes. Registration is required for this tour. Please call Centennial Community Centre at 604.777.5100 to reserve your spot.

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COUNCIL MEETINGS Monday, January 12, 2015 3:00 pm Committee of the Whole Council Chamber 7:00 pm Regular Meeting Council Chamber Please note that council meetings are now video streamed online at www.newwestcity.ca.

MOODY PARK RESIDENTS’ ASSOCIATION MEETING Tuesday, January 13, 2015 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Century House Spruce Room, 620 Eighth Street Agenda: • Special guest Inspector Phil Eastwood from the New Westminster Police Department will talk about the police department’s process for the development of their new Strategic Plan 2015+. • The OCP process • The high school replacement project • Roadway & sidewalk maintenance • Moody Park off leash dog area • Policing & Traffic Committee reports If you are unable to attend the meeting but have questions or concerns you want to raise with Inspector Eastwood please email Christopher Bell (moodyparkra@gmail.com) with your comments and questions.

• May Day Banquet • Canada Day Celebration • Citizenship Ceremony • Remembrance Day Ceremonies If you wish to be considered for appointment as the Ministerial representative, please submit your application with your resume. Applications may be submitted in one of the following methods: • Mail: Legislative Services 511 Royal Avenue New Westminster BC V3L 1H9 Attn: Committee Clerk • Fax 604-527-4594 • Email committees@newwestcity.ca • Hand delivered to Mayor’s Office no later than Monday, January 19, 2015. For more information, please call the Legislative Services Department at 604-527-4523 or email committees@newwestcity.ca.

CANADIAN CULTURE IN THE WORKPLACE Find out about Canadian Culture in the Workplace at a free workshop at the New Westminster Public Library on Saturday, January 10, 2015 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. This workshop will be of particular interest to newcomers to Canada. You will learn new skills and become more competitive in the labour industry as well as gain confidence and become better prepared during employment interviews. The workshop will be conducted in English, with translation available in French. If you have a Permanent Resident Card or Landed Immigrant documents, please bring them to the program. To register for the workshop, call the library at 604-527-4667, email listener@nwpl.ca or call S.U.C.C.E.S.S. at 604-430-1899. The workshop is co-sponsored by the New Westminster Public Library and S.U.C.C.E.S.S. The New Westminster Public Library is at 716 6th Avenue; www.nwpl.ca; 604-527-4660.

TECH TOYS JUMP START Did you get a new device this Christmas? Drop by the New Westminster Public Library with your tablet, phone, e-reader or gadget and library staff will help you get started. Tech Toys Jump Start will be held on Saturday, January 10, 2015 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Besides the basics, staff can show you how to download the library app, borrow e-books, e-audiobooks and e-magazines, and access newspapers online.

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Pit bull bite concerns off-leash park users

Puncture recipient warns dog areas may not be safe places Grant Granger

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Off-leash dog parks may not be as safe as they’re supposed to be, says a New Westminster man whose wrist was punctured by a pit bull. Al Trudell said he was bitten while at the Queen’s Park offleash area on the afternoon of Dec. 29. “I just want people to be aware what’s going on around there. You shouldn’t feel scared to go to a dog park,” said Trudell, 66. He and his friend Mara Brousseau went to the park to let her little Maltipoo (Maltesepoodle cross) named Rocky run around. Trudell said he saw three pit bulls in the area when the got there. “I should have went by my gut feeling and said to Mara let’s stay out of there until the dogs are gone,” said Trudell. But he went against his gut and entered. He claimed as soon as they got through the gates, the pit bulls surrounded them with one of them particularly intent on reaching Rocky. “He just came right at the little one and that’s when I put my arm in between,” said Trudell. The dogs had Trudell pinned

against the fence. He tried to get away by jumping on a nearby log figuring that would put them out of reach. The one dog, however, was persistent. And, it turns out, quite athletic. It jumped up on the log and lunged at Rocky biting at its ear. Trudell pulled the Maltipoo away but the pit bull sunk its teeth into Trudell’s left wrist when it got exposed between his gloves and coat. “He was on me like I couldn’t believe,” said Trudell. “The dog should have been muzzled.” Brousseau kneed the pit bull in the gut to get him to back off. Like Trudell and Brousseau, witness Dave Brewer, who frequently brings his border collie to the park, said the two women who brought the pit bulls to the park did nothing to stop the attacking dog. Trudell, Brousseau and Brewer claim when Trudell complained he’d been bit one of the women said, “So. He bites me all the time.” The women’s lack of action was galling to all three. “In my personal opinion those women should never be allowed to take care of any dog other than if it can be carried in their purse,” Brewer said. “I have nothing against pit bulls, I have something against stupid owners.” Trudell and Brousseau followed

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Al Trudell had his left wrist punctured by a pit bull when he jumped up on a log to protect his friend’s dog Rocky at the Queen’s Park off-leash dog park on Dec. 29.

the women and pit bulls as they walked home. They then reported

the incident to the police who referred them to the city’s animal

control department. The couple said they were told Monday by an officer at the city shelter that the owner will be fined $75 and the dog would be deemed “aggressive.” But Nancy Millar, the city’s senior animal services officer, said on Tuesday the file has not been finalized and wouldn’t comment on the case. She said under the city’s new bylaw dogs are categorized as regular, aggressive, vicious or dangerous. She said the categories are based on behaviour and not breed. “Any dog can bite regardless of the breed,” she said. She added biting a human doesn’t automatically mean a dog is designated as aggressive. She said the aggressive category is defined as an opportunity for minor injuries. It doesn’t necessarily mean an incident will result in the dog being muzzled permanently. Trudell said he was told the dog that attacked him, which he estimated weighed 60 or 70 pounds, was seven months old. “Pit bulls should be muzzled,” he said. “When they leave their yard, when they’re on a walk or in a dog park they should be muzzled. There’s no reason they shouldn’t be. No. 1 they’re a big dog, and they’re aggressive. And this was a big dog.”

Province to urge Yes in transit referendum Minister says support will be without funding, Metro voters will have final say

was abandoning the mayors to fight alone after the transportation ministry on Dec. 29 told a Vancouver newspaper “the government will not be supporting either side – Yes or No.” Jeff nagel That appeared to contradict Stone’s earlier Black press comments to reporters in mid-December After sending a series of mixed messages, that he was “committed to success” and the the provincial government now says it will province would speak out strongly during the back the Yes side in the upcoming transit tax campaign on the need to fight congestion and referendum. make more transportation investments. “We support a ‘yes’ vote in the spring 2015 A subsequent Black Press request for plebiscite but the voters of Metro Vancouver clarification yielded a Dec. 30 ministry will have the final say – this is the commitment statement said “government is only funding we made to them in the last provincial election the referendum and will not be financially campaign,” Transportation Minister Todd fILe phOtO/BLack press supporting either the yes or the no side.” Stone said in a statement emailed by his staff. There had been doubts about the province’s B.C. Transportation Minister Todd Stone says the province will He reiterated that transit expansion is “vital support the Yes side in the upcoming transit tax referendum. support since Premier Christy Clark in 2013 to economic development in Metro Vancouver suggested government would remain officially and will be a critical component of ensuring that one people can get behind. neutral. the region is able to accommodate the million “We agree that a sales-based tax, dedicated Metro Vancouver board chair Greg Moore additional people expected over the next 30 to vital congestion improvement projects, is the said he’s confident the province will actively years.” most equitable funding option available.” support the Yes campaign. The proposed 0.5 per cent Metro-only sales Provincial funding will only go to running “They understand the importance of tax – dubbed the Congestion Improvement Tax the plebiscite, he added, while mayors and other transportation in the region, how good our plan – would raise $250 million a year for transit and organizations will be responsible for funding is and that they need to get behind it,” he said. transportation projects if a majority of regional their campaigns. New Democrats – with the exception of voters approve it in a mail-in vote slated to run It’s still unclear exactly how active Stone Burnaby Mayor Derek Corrigan – have vowed to from March 16 to May 29. or other government members will be in campaign for Yes and had accused the premier Stone said the province believes the Metro encouraging a Yes vote. of trying to duck responsibility after forcing the mayors’ vision for expanded transportation is Some observers had concluded the province referendum on the region.

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“This one is more accountable than the last one, for staff, students, but especially for the board.” The committee will make sure the policy “doesn’t sit on a shelf and collect dust. It’s got teeth in a way the other [policy] doesn’t. It goes the extra mile,” she added. “The idea is this is a fluid policy in that the committee’s job is to continue to look at ways to make sure our schools are inclusive and our students are successful.” The board approved the new policy at its education meeting Tuesday and is expected to adopt it at its monthly meeting Jan. 27.

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Chris Wilson, right, helped launch this year’s Operation Red Nose campaign along with Paul Hyland of the New Westminster police and the program’s mascot.

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JOIN A BOOK CLUB AT THE LIBRARY Start off the New Year by joining a book club! The Adult Book Club meets the third Thursday evening of the month at 7:00 pm year and is reading a book of their own choice for the Thursday, January 15 meeting. The club reads a variety of fiction and non-fiction throughout the year. The Bring Your Baby Book Club meets the third Tuesday afternoon at 1:00 pm and is reading Room by Emma Donoghue for the Tuesday, January 20th meeting. This club offers adult books and adult conversation in a baby-friendly environment. Suggested ages for babies are 0 to 24 months. Register for these book clubs at 604-527-4667 or listener@nwpl.ca. A limited number of copies of the books are available at the check out desk. Kids who like to talk about books can join the Young Readers’ Book Club. There are clubs at both the Main Library and the Queensborough branch. Call the Children’s Room at 604-527-4677 for information and to register. The New Westminster Public Library is at 716 6th Avenue & 920 Ewen Avenue; www.nwpl.ca; 604-527-4660.

MEWA SINGH: A MOMENT IN NEW WESTMINSTER’S SOUTH ASIAN COMMUNITY

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Operation Red Nose sees a boost The local Operation Red Nose campaign is celebrating a boost in rides and donations during its recent holiday saferide campaign. Operation Red Nose volunteers provide safe rides home through the Christmas and New Year’s Eve party season, with volunteer teams driving clients and their vehicles home. The campaign in Burnaby, New Westminster and the Tri-Cities—the largest chapter in Metro Vancouver—saw an eight-per-cent increase in rides given over the nine nights, to 1,011 rides from 936 last year, said program coordinator Chris Wilson. The donations received in return went up by far more,

19 per cent, to $32,940 from $27,600 in 2013. In Burnaby, that translated to 246 rides, up from 205 in 2013, and 70 volunteers (from 63 last year). In New Westminster, 33 volunteers (26 in 2013) gave 135 rides (112 last year). All proceeds went to KidSport, which helps fund low-income children to play community sports. While the numbers have yet to be finalized, Wilson estimated about $4,000 was raised in Burnaby and $2,000 in New West. Wilson believes the boost in donations and participation was the result of increased awareness about the program and its charitable goals.

“The community has been very supportive of KidSport over the years so when they get a chance to support it, they’re pretty generous. We also provided rides for a number of Christmas parties and many of the companies were very generous too.” Sponsorship also played a significant part in this year’s campaign. “We had great support from Metropolis at Metrotown and the Hard Rock Casino Vancouver, so all our costs and more were covered by sponsorship,” Wilson said. “This ensures that 100 per cent of client donations to go to KidSport.” newsroom@newwestnewsleader.com

January 11, 2015 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Anvil Centre 2015 marks the 100th anniversary of Mewa Singh’s death, but who was this figure in the South Asian community and what is the history and significance of his death to New Westminster? Visitors are invited to join cultural researcher, Naveen Girn, as he sets the context of Vancouver, New Westminster, and South Asian immigration at the turn of the century. Using archival sources including trial testimony provided by Mewa Singh himself - Naveen explores the response to the rise of South Asian labour, the imposition of restrictive immigration reforms, Indian independence movements based along the West Coast, and the Komagata Maru. In the months following the Komagata Maru’s departure, Naveen traces the spy networks that were in place along the West Coast and important moments that led up to Mewa Singh’s hanging.

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HELP SHAPE YOUR POLICE DEPARTMENT Do you live, work, play or go to school in New Westminster? Do you have opinions about crime, policing & public safety? The New Westminster Police need to hear from you! From December 1st to January 15th 2015, please visit www.nwpolice.org to fill out a brief anonymous survey. Survey results will help guide our police services for the next several years. We need your voice to do our job!

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Wesgroup shrinks Brewery District tower Reduces first residential Brewery District high rise from 18 to 15 storeys Grant Granger

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Association (MSRA) what we’re prepared to do,” because earlier plans said Wesgroup senior viceindicated the towers would president Beau Jarvis. be eight, He rejected 12, 16 and the notion the 28 storeys. decision was Wesgroup, Beau Jarvis, Wesgroup motivated by We wanted to find some sort market forces however, of compromise said the or financial company costs. didn’t “Not at hide the fact the zoning all. We would much rather would allow for the higher prefer to build the taller buildings. building,” said Jarvis. The change reduces the “In terms of building a building’s units from 141 tower the economies of to 118 and square footage scale are much better with from 117,000 to 98,000. more square footage. That “We wanted to find some tower was only sort of compromise and about 118,000 work with them and that’s square feet.

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Wesgroup has lopped three floors off of its plans for the first residential tower in its Brewery District development. The company announced Wednesday it is reducing the height from 18 storeys to 15 in response to community concerns. Wesgroup announced in the fall its plans for the first of four towers for the project. Three of the This week’s feature: high rises were to be 18 Refined Chrysler storeys and a fourth 30. That upset the McBridedrivewaycanada.ca Sapperton Residents

That’s a small tower by tower standards. With this tower we’re barely reaching economies of scale. In reality it’s gotten worse for us.” Jarvis wouldn’t commit to lowering the other towers as well. “We’ve got to do this on a case-by-case basis. We can’t commit to anything in the future. This gesture, and the other previous ones (building commercial ahead of residential) should demonstrate to the community we’re willing to

listen.” MSRA acting president Ross Eichendorf is skeptical. “Maybe it is out of the goodness of their hearts, although I don’t think so but then I’m a cynical person,” said Eichendorf, who had heard the change was in the works but hadn’t discussed it with the executive or membership. “My personal reaction is well, thank you very much, but nevertheless it’s still not what was represented on their website until a couple

of weeks before their open house. There’s still a bitter taste and I don’t think they can ever regain the goodwill they’ve lost in the neighbourhood. “I’m sure the residents in the area will be glad to see three [fewer] storeys, but it’s sure not the eight they had been representing up until recently.” Wesgroup’s request for a development permit is expected to go before council this month. twitter.com/lonegrangerbnw

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PHOTO OF THE WEEK: Sean Fitzsimmons was at New Westminster Quay Dec. 31 to enjoy the sunrise, and got an idea on the pedestrian overpass linking Hyack Square and the River Market. The sun was shining at just the right angle illuminating the hill across the river, and he opted for a timed shot with himself in it. ‘I set my camera up on my camera case, since I didn’t have my tripod. After I had a look at it on my computer I was amazed at the great colours and contrast in the photo.’

Digging deeper Tax and fee increases have become as sure a sign that a new year has arrived as champagne and fireworks. According to the Canadian Taxpayers Federation, B.C. residents can expect to see hikes in the rates they pay for MSP, EI, CPP, BC Hydro, ICBC and BC Ferries. Among the increases for 2015, the Medical Services Premium Tax goes up $33 a year for individuals and $66 for families; EI and CPP taxes will go up $23 in 2015; BC Hydro announced a six per cent hike in electricity rates for April 1, which amounts to an estimated $72 for the average home; BC Ferries will boost fares 3.9 per cent; and ICBC is expected to raise basic auto insurance, estimated to be $36 for the average car. “Every government and agency seems to get their pound of flesh, and one wonders when enough will be enough,” said Jordan Bateman, B.C. director for the Canadian Taxpayers Federation. The simple answer to that question seems to be never. BC Ferries shows that even the threat of decreasing revenues and a damaged economy can’t restrain the Crown corporation’s temptation to gouge its customers. A Union of B.C. Municipalities report shows that fare increases have driven down ridership on BC Ferries at a cost of $2.3 billion to the provincial GDP. But perhaps the most troubling increase is the one to basic auto insurance premiums. The increase comes despite the government funnelling more than $150 million from the Crown corporation into provincial coffers, and it will be targeted at safe drivers along with those actually responsible for any increase in claims. It’s clear that when it comes to fee hikes, fairness and financial returns play no part in the equation. It’s just a new year’s plunge into the taxpayers’ wallet. —Black Press

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Is Queensborough getting shafted? Queensborough’s getting screwed. While the mainland of New West gets all the investment—a new Anvil Centre, a new Pier Park and the like, the ’boro is left to languish in relative obscurity. Is it true? Is this fair comment? Is Queensborough really shortchanged? No. But you can’t knock people for feeling that way. Heck, if I had open ditches on my street I’d feel the same. And the mix of residential, industrial and commercial development in some places looks hodge podge. It begs the question: Does the city have a plan for this neighbourhood? Or is Queensborough simply a cash cow for the city, at the expense of its livability? After all, the city shoved big-box retail in Queensborough Landing, and a casino and “B.C.’s biggest warehouse” next door. It’s important to see the ’boro in context, though. First off, it’s a neighbourhood in huge transition, more

Chris Bryan profound than any other area of New West. Downtown and parts of Sapperton are densifying, but Queensborough’s shifting from rural and heavy industrial to more of an urban, complete neighbourhood with a mix of everything from single- and multi-family residential to commercial and light industrial. And like the teenage years, transition phases can look ugly. But there is a plan for Queensborough. A rather extensive one—almost 300 pages—finalized by residents and the city last year, outlining its future in everything from transportation and housing to parks and the economy. And it’s a plan that makes it easy for residents to take politicians to task if it isn’t activated: the document is packed

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with specific “action items.” Meantime, Queensborough’s an expensive neighbourhood for the city to serve. Its population is only about 10 per cent of the city’s total. Yet due to its location, it needs its own firehall, community centre and library branch. Over the years, maybe the city dragged its heels. Maybe this new plan is 10 years overdue. But in Queensborough, just getting the streets from rural standard to urban standard costs a fortune. Cities typically pay for that through redevelopment, with the developers footing the bill. That redevelopment happens by dribs and drabs, not overnight. Meantime, Starlight Casino has been a huge boost to infrastructure in Queensborough, with more to come. Funds from the city’s casino agreement with the province have paid for beautiful new trails and pocket parks all across the tip of Lulu Island, as well as the expanded community centre and the allwheel park. And soon, that same fund will

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Pleasure to work in such a giving commuity I have worked at Safeway for just over 20 years and have been in several stores. I cannot believe the generosity of the customers in New Westminster. Safeway started the annual food drive for the local food bank on Nov. 29 and finished up on Dec. 14. The Eighth and McBride Safeway store has more than doubled what any other store in British Columbia has done. There is also a six-foot Christmas tree that started off empty and filled with the $2 B.C. Sharing coupons. These $2 coupons allow our local food bank to purchase such items as produce, dairy and baby food. The generosity of our customers will go a long way to feed a lot of hungry individuals. We asked customers to give and that they did in spades. We also asked students from Cariboo Hill and New Westminster secondaries for help and

they volunteered every Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. This is the true spirit of community. It is a pleasure to work in such a community. Thank you to all those customers that have given. Kimberley Yanko

SHOW IT LIKE IT REALLY IS I recently received an advertising package from a local realtor which contained a photograph of my house and a letter which noted that the photograph of my house had been “altered where necessary to reflect the best possible photo,” and that “Things” like “power lines,” “garbage cans” and (unspecified) other “unsightly items” had been digitally removed. It then stated that if I were to sell my house through this realtor, I could “rest assured that it is this photo” that would be used

in their marketing. I am appalled that a local business would use such deceitful marketing as the presentation of a digitally retouched photograph as if it were the true appearance of the item being offered for sale. Not only that, but they admit to doing so quite openly, in a general advertising mailing. Shame on us if honesty has become so endangered that the public now looks favourably on such a business. Greg DePaco New Westminster

QUEENSBOROUGH NOT GETTING ITS FAIR SHARE Re: Looking back/Looking ahead: Reviving the waterfront Yes, we need somebody to look after this part of the city, but we also need to voice our concern—email, go to town halls, respond

to articles like this one and address people directly. The squeaky wheels get the oil... if we don’t talk we don’t exist... If we were to do an analysis of the articles of the local papers over the years and look at the many articles talking about the improvements to various part of the city we would see that we in Queensborough are not getting the same type of investment and attention as other parts of the city - and as one letter commenter said... we pay taxes too. In this article I read: For the waterfront “a pedestrian overpass with an elevator;” for Queensborough a “hope for the bridge that was to be funded with the casino built in Queensborough itself.” Queen’s Park and its surrounding areas are great and the waterfront is up and coming but in 2015 Queensborough’s main street (Ewen) does not even

have proper sidewalks. Is that fair? Alejandro Alcantara newwestnewsleader.com

TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS NEEDED I watched the local news New Year’s Day, in regards to those who went to downtown Vancouver to celebrate and how they were stranded for hours by not being able to get a taxi. There seems to be something terribly wrong when you can’t get a taxi when needed. As someone who has lived around the Metro Vancouver area for many years, I can say that 20 years ago there was no problem. This situation is not acceptable. I don’t buy all the excuses the taxi companies give in regard to licensing. I think it’s sheer greed. Recently the company Uber proposed providing some sort of transportation service, but

all the taxi companies were crying foul. They have a sort of monopoly—of course they don’t want competition. They claim that their drivers have training. Well I saw an example of that training the other day at a shopping mall where an elderly lady waited for her cab and when it approached her, she was pushing a walker full of groceries and the driver just sat on his behind while she struggled to open her door. He finally got out and helped a bit. If the taxi companies can’t supply reasonable service, I say bring on Uber. Cody Tabois Burnaby

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Hip with hip-hop stars and seniors too Inside When Chrysler resurrected the 300 It is amazing to see how much has nameplate (originally sold from the mid changed inside a modern sedan in the 50s until the late 70s) back in 2005, it was past 10 years. When the 2005 Chrysler met with the kind of enthusiasm of which 300 was introduced, the company was automakers can only dream. still addicted to hard, cheap looking plasHip-hop stars all the way to seniors chose tic. Today, the 300 is fitted with upscale the car with aggressive exterior styling materials and the latest infotainment. and full-size dimensions. In fact, the 2005 The changes for 2015 include a new inChrysler 300 wasn’t just a sales hit — it Much has strument cluster display that is bold and won more awards than any other vehicle bright. My preference would be to have to date. When Chrysler updated the car for changed in 10 years the ability to dial down the brightness 2011, the intention was to make the car for the 300, but the of the glowing instrument rings during less “brutal” looking, making it more ele- same goodness that the day, something that can be adjusted gant and sophisticated. This was achieved was in the 2005 at night when the headlamps are on. by opening up the glass area for better The award winning 8.4-inch uConnect outward visibility and minimizing the model is still here; infotainment screen is standard on all bold front grille. Now, for 2015, Chrysler is it is the refinement trim levels and it is a snap to learn. Also retracing its choices and going back to a that makes this a included now, on all models, is the rotary blunt look again. modern sedan. transmission controller, something that Looks becomes second nature after a few days The people who drove the 2005 model Zack Spencer of use. The rest of the interior is tailored welcomed some of the changes made in depending on the trim. The sportier S 2011. The glass area was improved by 15 model is covered in black with bold white stitching. It is per cent and the top of the front window was raised, the top Platinum models that get the opulent diamond making it easier to see traffic lights. This has not been stitching in the seats, a two-tone leather steering wheel adjusted for 2015; the revisions are kept to the front and open grain wood accents. and rear of the 300. The most noticeable update is the Drive return of a big, bold grille, which is 30 per cent bigger The reason for the standard transmission controller is than the aggressive grille found on the 2005 model. the standard 8-speed automatic transmission for both The way it is integrated is more polished, thanks to V6 and V8 equipped cars. The base engine is the same three distinct grille inserts depending on the trim level. 3.6L V6 with 292hp. The optional 363hp Hemi V8 is a The S trim (seen above) receives more black trim, not powerful upgrade but this car is no longer available just on the grille, but also the side window trim and with all wheel drive (AWD), this is something previous smoked 20-inch alloy wheels. This car has some of the V8 owners didn’t choose in great numbers, so it was attitude of the Dodge Charger in a slightly more upscale dropped. The 300 is now available with a sport setting package. Other refinements include LED lighting for for the transmission, engine management and steering daytime running lights, rear tail lamps and available feel, taking advantage of computer algorithms to LED fog lights. The rear bumper has been raised slightly extract the most out of the car’s strong engines. Unlike to make it look less heavy and integrated exhaust tips the sportier Dodge Charger, there is not an adjustable help refine the look.

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suspension but the S model does run on 20-inch wheels and tires making it feel very connected to the road. This will not be the choice of traditional luxury buyers; they will like the more upscale 300C for grand touring. Verdict Starting at $37,395 and maxing out at $45,295 for an AWD platinum V6 model, there are many trims to choose (V8 equipped cars run roughly $2,000 more). The base is the value leader, the S is the sporty model, with standard 20-inch wheels, and the 300C Platinum is the one featuring the opulent interior. Chrysler believes that the S model will be the volume leader thanks to the aggressive black trim and chunky wheels. This is a surprise because the Dodge Charger is based on the same platform and has the whole “bad boy” attitude in spades, something the 300 looks to be mimicking. The top Platinum would be my choice because it’s interior is so different from the Dodge, something that truly separates the two cars plus it has all the latest safety features including the autonomous braking system when a crash is detected. Much has changed in 10 years for the 300 but the same goodness that was in the 2005 model is still here; it is the refinement that makes this a modern sedan. 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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“I don’t think it has to be this way,” said Connelly, the area’s Block Watch captain, in an interview. “It’s scary. It’s not nice for the kids. It’s not nice for the people that live here.” After several email exchanges with city hall in the past two years, Connelly and Kinna have started a petition. They want the city to install traffic calming measures and to develop a traffic management plan for Sapperton because their street isn’t the only one suffering. When Kinna loads her kids in her vehicle she makes sure her two-yearCONTRIBUTED PHOTO According to Alberta Street resident Lara Kinna, this vehicle has been hit twice in the old daughter climbs in last two months. from the safety of the sidewalk side. Then she carries her threemoves into its new Brewery in line with the posted limit month-old son to the street side District building. (50km/h). The speeds may be to put him in the back seat. Not to mention the four perceived as higher due to the That’s when drivers get mad residential towers Wesgroup narrow lanes and presence of because the vehicle’s door sticks has on the books for the parked cars,” wrote Behl. out preventing them from going development and the expected But Kinna said the study by. redevelopment of Royal was done before TransLink “They don’t realize people Columbian Hospital. opened its office and the speed live on this street,” said Kinna. “What they’re stuffing into recordings were low because “It’s terrifying, especially when this little parcel of land is vehicles in that block are it’s dark and it gets dark early astonishing,” said Connelly. slowing down to stop at the these days.” The city sent Kinna an email light. Kinna and her husband saying a May 2013 traffic Kinna and Connelly believe moved to Alberta Street in July study showed the daily average even a 45 km/h speed limit is 2012 and she’s seen a steady weekday traffic volume on too fast. increase in traffic using the Alberta was 1,076 vehicles, “It just seems like the city has narrow side street since then. which transportation engineer no idea what’s going on here,” She said it got busier after Jerry Behl wrote was not said Connelly. TransLink moved into its new unusual for New Westminster. The duo intend to appear offices in 2013. The study also said the average before council this month to She expects Alberta to be speed between Miner Street and discuss their concerns and used even more frequently when East Columbia was 37.3 km/h. present the petition. twitter.com/lonegrangerbnw the Health Sciences Association “The observed speeds are

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Fare evaders board in poor areas TransLink records 2.7 million unpaid fares in 2013 Jeff Nagel Black Press

Bus drivers hit their ‘fare not paid’ button to record fare evaders more than 2.7 million times in 2013 or about 10 per cent more than in 2011, according to TransLink statistics. Many of the routes where bus fare evasion is most prevalent run through poor neighbourhoods, and the top five all go through Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside. “We are a community JARVIS on wheels,” TransLink CEO Ian Jarvis said, adding the buses serve many people at risk who sometimes board without paying. “Yes, it’s unfair that certain people don’t pay. If they don’t pay, that’s theft. It’s unfair to the riders who do pay and the taxpayers who subsidize the system.” But he argued there are circumstances such as passenger safety that justify exceptions. “Think of a young teen trying to get home from Surrey Central to Langley or White Rock and they’re 50 cents short and it’s the last bus,” Jarvis said. “I would let that teenager on board.” The latest numbers were released by the Canadian Taxpayers Federation’s Jordan Bateman, who argues fare

evasion is a chronic and growing problem and another reason for voters to reject a proposed 0.5 per cent sales tax for transit expansion. Asked if it’s reasonable to expect every passenger down to the poorest to pay each time they ride a bus, Bateman said there may be exceptions but people using the service should expect to pay for it. “It amuses me that they suggest this is somehow anti-poor when a sales tax without rebates is a regressive tax that hurts the poor more than anybody else,” Bateman said. The 2.76 million button presses equate to 1.1 per cent of the 249 million riders carried on buses each year, and would be worth $6.9 million in extra revenue if each of those free riders paid a $2.50 cash fare. But Bateman contends real fare evasion levels are higher – worth more than $18 million a year when SkyTrain is included. “We know drivers don’t press the button every time,” Bateman said. “And we know drivers with a big backlog of people boarding will sometimes cover the farebox.” Jarvis said audits indicate fare evasion consistently runs at about 4.8 per cent system-wide. Transportation observer Stephen Rees said it’s impossible to ensure every passenger pays and most transit systems in the world aim to capture most, not all. He said the money lost to fare evasion

is a tiny fraction of the $250 million in new annual revenue that’s critically needed to expand the system. “If everybody paid their fares we would still be in deep doo-doo,” Rees said. Nathan Woods, president of the bus drivers’ union, said drivers don’t confront passengers who don’t pay because driver assaults can result. He said drivers have tried to be vigilant about pressing the fare not paid button to help transit security find fare cheats WOODS who may also be a threat to drivers. He said drivers encounter fare evaders everywhere. “It’s all walks of life, not just the poor neighbouroods,” Woods said. “People can walk on with a $7 Starbucks coffee and walk by saying they can’t afford to pay.” Woods said many of the passengers recorded as unpaid may actually have a monthly pass or U-Pass but didn’t bother pulling it out to show the driver. “If they don’t show it, we’re going to tag the button,” Woods said. “We’re not going to say ‘Buddy do you want to come back and show me that’ because that can lead to confrontation.” He said drivers also push the button when drivers pay some but not enough cash, or if they pay too much.

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Burnaby South Stroke Recovery Branch: The Burnaby South Stroke Recovery Club offers speech therapy, e x e rc i s e s e s s i o n s , caregiver support and various social activities for stroke survivors. When: Meets every second and fourth Friday of the month, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Where: Edmonds Community Centre for 55+, 7282 Kingsway, Burnaby. Info: 604-297-4400.

PRESENTS

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Fraternal Order of Eagles: Aerie No. 20 N ew We s t m i n s t e r hosts a fundraising meat draw, sponsored by Thrifty Foods. Three meat draws per day, 50/50 draw includes dinner and breakfast. When: Fridays, 5 to 7 p.m. and Saturdays, 3-5 p.m. Where: Fireside Pub, 421 East Columbia St., New Westminster. Sunday Afternoon Dances for 55+: Live music each week – come join us. When: Sundays, 12:45 – 3:45 p.m. Where: Century House, 620-Eighth St., N ew We s t m i n s t e r. Admission: $5 members and $6 nonmembers. Info: 604519-1066.

Heritage Uke Club: Learn to play the ukulele, beg inners welcome. When: Mondays, 6-8 p.m. Where: Heritage Grill, 447 Columbia St., New Westminster. Cost: suggested $5 donation. Info: http://tinyurl. com/6uy9h4h.

N ew We s t m i n s t e r Family Place: Parents and grandparents of children under 5 can come to Lord Kelvin Elementary school for playtime, art, songs, stories and snacks. Have fun with your children, meet other parents. Where: Green portable facing Seventh Avenue, 1010 Hamilton St. When: Thursdays and Fridays 9- 11 a.m. E S L C o nv e r s at i o n Circles at the Library: N ew We s t m i n s t e r Library offers free, dropin ESL conversation circles for adults who want to meet people and practice English. Children welcome. When: For all adults, Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. For women only, Fridays from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Where: New Westminster Public Library, 716 6th Ave. Info: 604-527-4660.

Friday, January 9, 2015 NewsLeader A13

Prosecutors shift stance on vulnerable witnesses Jeff Nagel Black Press

B.C.’s Crown prosecutors are revising how they deal with vulnerable victims and witnesses to crime in response to the 2012 Missing Women Inquiry findings that their mishandling of one woman may have let serial killer Robert Pickton extend his murder spree for years. A prostitute barely escaped alive from Pickton’s Port Coquitlam farm after a bloody knife fight with him in 1997 but charges of attempted murder against him were dropped a year later, in part because Crown decided the drug-addicted woman was unable to credibly testify. Inquiry commissioner Wally Oppal recommended changes in Crown procedures and suggested in his

report that better support for the woman and preparation by prosecutors to deal with her might have gleaned more information from her and got the case to trial. At least a dozen women went missing from Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside between the 1997 attack and Pickton’s 2002 arrest, including the six women he was eventually convicted of killing. The province’s Criminal Justice Branch unveiled a new tailored policy Tuesday to deal with vulnerable victims and witnesses, recognizing that, in cases involving serious injury, they require ongoing support throughout the prosecution. The policy highlights various best practices, including early identification

of witnesses needing support and seeking appropriate protective conditions as part of any bail order. “Crown counsel should keep in mind that vulnerable victims and witnesses may be particularly subject to pressure, intimidation and interference,” the policy says, adding Crown should try to determine why they’re reluctant to testify and develop strategies to address the issues. Vulnerable witnesses are defined as ones where there’s a reasonable likelihood that their effective participation in the justice system “will be significantly diminished, or eliminated, if accommodations or supports are not made available.” It says people in the sex trade, as well as aboriginals, may be particularly vulnerable.

But witnesses may be vulnerable due to various other factors, including addiction, homelessness, mental

Missing Women Inquiry Commissioner Wally Oppal at the December 2012 release of his report Forsaken on how the justice system failed the victims of serial killer Robert Pickton.

illness, advanced age, a history of being abused, precarious legal status or ethnic, religious or cultural perspectives.

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Real estate gains strong for 2014 Jeff Nagel Black Press

Lower Mainland real estate prices recorded modest to strong gains in 2014, with detached houses generally rising faster than townhouses or condos. Year-end statistics released by the Greater Vancouver and Fraser Valley real estate boards show benchmark detached houses on average gained 6.7 per cent over the past year. Those increases ranged from more than 10 per cent in Vancouver, Tsawwassen and Burnaby to less than five per cent in West Vancouver, Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows, Port Coquitlam, Langley, Abbotsford, Mission and parts of Surrey. The increases pushed the benchmark price of houses above $1 million for the first time in Burnaby and for the Greater Vancouver area as a whole. Benchmark house prices across the Fraser Valley area, which includes Surrey, White Rock and North Delta, ended the year at $573,100. Benchmark prices show the shifts of a typical property and exclude the

most expensive ones that can skew average prices much higher. Price increases were more muted for townhouses and condos across the region. Townhouses or attached homes averaged a 2.6 per cent gain across the Lower Mainland, with the strongest gains of more than seven per cent recorded in Maple Ridge, North Delta, Squamish and Vancouverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s west side. Benchmark townhouse prices were $293,500 in the Fraser Valley and $476,000 in Greater Vancouver. Condo prices dropped in value in several areas in 2014, with the Fraser Valley benchmark down 0.8 per cent and the biggest drops of nearly 10 per cent in Maple Ridge and North Surrey. Greater Vancouver condos gained 3.5 per cent on average. Benchmark condo prices ended the year at $191,100 for the Fraser Valley and $380,700 for Greater Vancouver. The December 2014 statistics provided by realtor associations are different from the just-released home assessments, which are conducted by BC Assessment and are intended to provide a valuation snapshot as of each July 1.

New Year, New Home, New Life

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BURNABY & NEW WESTMINSTER

This week’s feature ...

Downtown NEW WEST at 1801-888 Carnarvon Street, New West Welcome to Marinus at Plaza 88. A stunning waterfront view from this spacious 2 bedroom plus den, 2 bathroom south-facing condo. Building is just 5 years old and the home which has been rarely used shows like new. Located above the newly redeveloped Skytrain, shopping centre + theatres and within steps to the River Market shops and waterfront park. This spacious southeast corner home features hardwood floors, granite counters, stainless steel appliances, and ample storage. Extras include fireplace and a huge balcony! Don’t miss out on this amazing value in growing Downtown New Westminster. For more information please contact Reggie Tanzola of Rennie & Assoc at 604-657-7101

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GRAND OPENING January 24th

The Black+Whites on Foster Avenue are classic, light-filled three-storey townhomes in Burquitlam. Sophisticated and tailored, and yet genuine, familiar and inviting. You get your own front door, your own yard, attached parking and renowned Intracorp scrutiny of every last detail – at a price that you can afford. Don’t you wish all decisions in life could be so black+white? Visit our two fully furnished model homes on January 24th.

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COMING EVENTS

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CHILDCARE WANTED

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

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DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

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EDUCATION

INFORMATION Disability Beneﬁts Free Seminar Speakers: Dr. Alison Bested, on ME/FM, CFS, other Julie Fisher, Lawyer, Long-Term Disability and CPP

Annamarie Kersop, Lawyer, Injury & No-Fault Beneﬁts Date: Mon. Feb.9, 2015 at 7 pm Where: Hyatt Regency Vancouver RSVP: 604-554-0078 or ofﬁce@lawyerswest.ca www.LawyersWest.ca

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

Opportunity To Buy Janitorial Franchise

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

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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

The Hope Standard, a once a week, award winning community newspaper has an opening for an editor/reporter. Reporting to the publisher, the editor/reporter will be instrumental in guiding the overall strategic direction of the Hope Standard. The successful candidate will possess above average leadership skills, will be a strong communicator, pay attention to detail and can work under pressure in a deadline driven environment. This person will have the ability to perform editorial tasks and contribute to the editorial content both in print and online. Strong design skills with knowledge of InDesign, Photoshop and iMovie are required. The editor will have a passion for, and is comfortable with, all aspects of multimedia journalism including diverse writing capabilities and advanced photography and video skills. You have a track record of turning around well-written, fact-based, concise, well-produced content quickly, for posting online immediately—with collateral (text, photos and video). You have demonstrable skills in all aspects of web journalism and a strong grasp of social media best practices (Twitter, Facebook, etc.). Candidates should have a diploma/degree in journalism, or a related field. The Hope Standard is part of Black Press, Canada’s largest privately held, independent newspaper company with more than 150 community, daily and urban newspapers in B.C., Alberta, Washington State, Ohio and Hawaii. Those interested should email a resume, writing samples and a cover letter to: Carly Ferguson publisher@hopestandard.com Deadline for applications is 5:00pm January 18, 2015. Thank you to all who apply. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 125

FOSTER/SOCIAL CARE

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 160

TRADES, TECHNICAL

PERSONAL SERVICES 182

FINANCIAL SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 338

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HELP WANTED

CARRIERS NEEDED YOUTH & ADULTS Deliver newspapers (2x per week) on Wednesdays and Fridays in your area. Papers are dropped off at your home with the flyers pre-inserted! Call Christy 604-436-2472

for available routes email

Email circulation@burnaby newsleader.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

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

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GOLDEN DOODLE puppies. Born Nov. 22. Mom small reg. Golden x Dad small Std Poodle (both 50 lbs). We have bred this litter special to create ideal family companions (intelligent, gentle, easy to train, people pleasers, happy indoors/out, good w/kids/animals, low/no shed) Our dogs are part of our home and life and we wish the same for our puppies. Please consider the time & commitment needed to raise a dog and you will have our support/guidance for life. 1st shots/deworm, $1200, 604-820-4827 Mission

TOY POODLE PUPS 6 weeks old. 2 females. 1 white, 1 cream. $800 each. 604-820-4230, 604-302-7602

CONCRETE & PLACING

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RUBBISH REMOVAL

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

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

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A20 NewsLeader Friday, January 9, 2015

METRO VANCOUVER’S NEXT GREAT NEIGHBOURHOOD

EVEN MORE 2 LOVE AT UPTOWN GROCERIES DOWNSTAIRS, VIEWS UPSTAIRS SkyTrain down the block. Wellness pavilion on site. Uptown2 is central, on the Burnaby/Coquitlam border, and surrounded by green. Uptown1 was a Lower Mainland success story and Uptown2 is sure to get snapped UP fast.

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Uptown2 is developed by Bosa Properties (Uptown2) LP. Renderings, sketches, layouts and fi nishes are representational only. This is not an offering for sale. Prices and incentives subject to change without notice. E.&O.E.

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