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Revved up: Elgin Park Secondary student Jordan Shaw is well on his way to becoming a mechanic, thanks to a district program that will count for both college and high school credits. i see page 11
Strata council’s letter received days before early-start issue was on city agenda
Market disputes mayor’s ‘complaints’ Sarah Massah Staff Reporter
The president of the White Rock Farmers’ Market is looking for answers after the city’s mayor told council last week that there have been a number of early-morning noise complaints. “The board of directors have yet to see one legitimate formal complaint,” Sandy VanDeKinder told Peace Arch News on Friday.
“I have written proof that there have been no complaints from the Miramar strata dated December 2014. It was only moments before the Jan. 12 meeting, when all of the WRFM board members had gathered to hear the approval of another year of the market, when we were taken off the (city council) agenda because council had received a letter (a few days before).” Mayor Wayne Baldwin told council Jan. 26
that there had been “some complaints” and said he was unsure why a 7 a.m. startup time had been allowed in previous years. Asked about VanDeKinder’s concerns, Baldwin told PAN he is not aware of any official complaints on file, but said that residents had asked him about moving the market from Miramar Village Plaza due to the noise. The complaints came up during a number
of conversations, Baldwin said. “I don’t think there were any files, it was just people that would comment to me from time to time,” he said. Baldwin added that residents may have thought the market was a city-run event, due to Coun. Helen Fathers’ involvement as the market’s manager, making them hesitant to file an official complaint. i see page 4
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Neighbours’ calls to city precipitate bylaw fines Alex Browne Staff Reporter
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Some residents of South Surrey’s Summerfield neighbourhood are up in arms about what they see as aggressive and overzealous enforcement of parking bylaws on their streets over the last six months. But Jas Rehal, the City of Surrey’s manager of bylaw enforcement and licensing, says their real issue is with other neighbours who have complaints about parking infractions in the area, west of 176 Street, between 4 and 0 avenues. Residents who contacted Peace Arch News and posted comments on a community Facebook site say enforcement staff of city contractor Concord Parking are routinely “trolling” for infractions. They say residents have been ticketed for having car bumpers overhang their driveways onto the sidewalk by a few inches, and they note that those writing the tickets are often double-parked, blocking roadways, while they do so. But Rehal said the only reason Concord is in the area is because of resident complaints – not a desire to single out a specific neighbourhood. i see page 4
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Surrey RCMP and Canada Post are investigating after two community mailboxes in South Surrey were broken into last month. According to police, one box – located near 124 Street and Ocean Breeze Place – was targeted sometime between the evening of Jan. 23 and 3:30 p.m. Jan. 26. “The locks were pried off,” said Cpl. Bert Paquet, noting it is unknown if any mail was actually taken. Paquet said while the incident – reported to police on Jan. 26 – appears isolated, it is a reminder nonetheless of the need for residents to pick up their mail as soon as possible after it is delivered. A notice posted at the site advises residents it could be two weeks before the mailboxes are repaired. Until then, they must retrieve their mail at the White Rock Post Office, 15415 24 Ave., between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Paquet said police have no witnesses, surveillance images or evidence regarding the crime. An incident the same week targeted a community mailbox near 22 Avenue and 139A Street. Longtime area resident Elsie Siemens said she
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Thieves targeted this mailbox, located near 22 Avenue and 139A Street, sometime between Jan. 23 and Jan. 26. learned of that tampering on Thursday, when she found the mailbox surrounded by yellow tape, with a notice from Canada Post dated Jan. 27 advising of “criminal activity.” While police do not have a record on that incident, Siemens said it is the “third or fourth” time the box has been targeted over the past three years, and she is doing what she can to reduce her need to receive mail, including increasing her use of email.
She and her husband have no idea if any of their mail was stolen in the latest incident. But, “you really feel violated,” she said. Those residents are also being directed to pick up mail at the White Rock Post Office. Anyone with information on the damage is asked to contact Surrey RCMP at 604-599-7776. Vandalized mailboxes may be reported to Canada Post at 1-800-267-1177.
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Trial begins for two accused of planning pressure-cooker explosion outside provincial legislature
Mother calls bomb allegations a setup Sheila Reynolds Black Press
A Surrey couple planted homemade pressure-cooker bombs outside the B.C. legislature building in Victoria on Canada Day 2013 knowing they would kill and maim people, Crown prosectors allege. Monday marked the first day of the trial for Surrey residents John Nuttall and Amanda Korody, who are charged with making or possessing an explosive device, conspiracy to commit an indictable offence and knowingly facilitating terrorist activity. The case is being heard by a 14-person jury in B.C. Supreme Court in Vancouver. The Crown contends the RCMP investigation into Nuttall and Korody’s activities
began in February 2013 and continued – with the involvement of undercover officers – until the pair’s arrest on July 1, 2013. Prosecutor Peter Eccles alleged the couple, who had recently converted to the Muslim faith, planted explosives in two garden containers outside the legislature timed to go off at 10 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. on a day when thousands of people were expected to be there to celebrate Canada’s birthday. The bombs did not explode. “The police made sure of that,” said Eccles. “If they (the accused) had their way, they would have gone off.” Eccles said the investigation included two undercover operatives: one posing as an Arab businessman sympathetic to extremist
jihad and another who had access to explosives, to “test the resolve” of the accused. The bombs, the court heard, were planted at the legislature at 5 a.m. on July 1. The Crown said the court will hear audio recordings and see video surveillance. In it, said Eccles, Nuttall can be heard praising the Boston Marathon bombers of April 2013, the court was told. Nuttall allegedly says he wants something bigger than that incident and plans to build similar pressure-cooker bombs filled with nails. Eccles said the Crown doesn’t contend the pair was a sleeper terrorist cell or that alQaeda even knew anything about them. Nuttall’s mom, Maureen Smith spoke outside court to media. She said both her son and
Korody have serious disabilities and are mentally incapable of concocting such a crime. “It’s all made up, it’s just horrendous,” she said, alleging it’s a government setup. “The Canadian government wants... to say, ‘oh look, we’re doing our job, look at these terrorists.’” Smith said she still maintains Nuttall is “100 per cent innocent.” Nuttall, clean cut and wearing a suit, appeared upbeat in court, smiling and waving to his mother and grandmother. Korody, wearing a green shawl on her head, appeared meek, not looking around until Nuttall prompted her to smile at his mother. Nuttall and Korody pleaded not guilty last month. The trial is scheduled for 18 weeks.
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Beryl Matheson urges Fraser Health to offer free shuttles to Jim Pattison Outpatient Centre from other locations to alleviate pay-parking fees.
White Rock not asked to ban pay parking at Peace Arch: mayor
Pay parking at hospitals under fire Jeff Nagel Black Press
Fraser Health is defending its policy of charging for pay parking at most of the region’s hospitals to generate additional revenue. The policy – long denounced by hospital users as a heartless cash grab – came under fire again at a meeting Thursday of Fraser’s board of directors in South Surrey. Langley Township resident Harold Nagy demanded to know why Delta and Mission don’t have “this B.S. about pay parking” while patients and visitors must pay at other hospitals. Delta and Mission are the only two municipalities that have bylaws that prohibit pay parking at hospitals. “They should all be free,” Nagy said, adding the charges make some patients worry they’ll run out of time and be fined. “It’s a place of necessity when you go there. It’s not like going out for supper.” About a third of the money from pay parking goes to maintain the lots and the rest – several million dollars a year – goes into the authority’s budget. As of 2011, the two Lower Mainland health regions took in a combined $19 million in
parking fees. ing businesses. “Personally, I wish it could be consisParking costs $3.50 an hour at tent,” Fraser Health board chair Karen most hospitals in the Fraser region, Matty told Black Press. “But we do not although it starts at $4.25 at Burnaby, write bylaws in the various communiRoyal Columbian and Surrey Memoties.” rial hospitals, while hourly rates are The Canadian Medical Association lower in the eastern Fraser Valley Journal once likened pay parking to an – $2.50 in Abbotsford, $1.75 in Chilliunfair user fee that can add stress for wack and free in Hope. patients and disrupt their care if they White Rock Mayor Wayne Baldwin Karen Matty have to go out and feed a meter. told the board he can’t recall his counboard chair Fraser provides free parking passes cil ever being asked to outlaw pay for renal dialysis patients and grants parking at Peace Arch Hospital. other financial-hardship parking permits on a But he suggested Delta Hospital is a special case-by-case basis. case because of its location with an abundance For everyone else, Matty predicts hospital of other free parking nearby. pay parking is here to stay. “Different situations call for different tactics,” “Having to pay for parking is something that Baldwin said. “If (Delta) put in pay parking, people need to get their head around,” she said. probably people would simply park along the “I don’t want to pay for parking. But parking roads up to it or around city hall. So it doesn’t seems to be becoming a premium here in B.C., make a lot of sense.” especially the Lower Mainland. And I think we Baldwin also noted some pay-parking lots at are all getting used to that fact.” Peace Arch Hospital are actually owned and Part of the rationale for pay parking is it operated by the Peace Arch Hospital Founspurs stall rotation, so some spaces are avail- dation, with all proceeds going directly to able when patients and visitors need them and local hospital improvements, not into Fraser’s aren’t hogged all day by users from surround- budget.
Residents may have another reason to celebrate White Rock’s iconic 100-year-old pier. City staff have been instructed by elected officials to research and confirm whether the 1,500-foot pier is the longest in Canada. The request was brought forward to council last week by Coun. David Chesney, who said the title could be another tourism draw for the seaside city. “Looking at our beautiful pier, it’s probably one of those things we look at so often, we don’t really ever think about it,” Chesney said. “White Rock Tourism would be able to invite people to come to White Rock to see Canada’s longest pier.” He noted that, previously, Campbell River had boasted that their 600-foot-long pier was the longest in Canada – “but I told them that is about half the length of our pier, ladies and gentlemen.” According to the website Great Places in Canada (www.greatplacesincanada.com), White Rock’s landmark is the longest pier in Canada. If it is confirmed by staff that White Rock Pier is the holder of the title, Betina Albornoz of Tourism White Rock had informed Chesney that a removable banner announcing this status could be installed on the pier. Chesney said the banner would be produced at no cost to the city, and it could be removed to make way for advertising special events and holidays as they arise. The recommendation to staff passed 4-2, with Couns. Lynne Sinclair and Grant Meyer voting against, and Coun. Helen Fathers not in attendance.
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‘Some think they can’t complain’ i from page 1 “What we think happened was people said… there was nothing they could do about it, so they can’t file complaints against it, so they didn’t,” he said. Miramar Village comprises White Rock’s two tallest highrises. A Jan. 9 letter to the city from Miramar Tower A strata notes: “It is the opinion of the strata council that this is too early and the noise of the set-up is disturbing to the residents of the Miramar Towers.” The letter is signed per Cliff Annable, the strata president.
Annable, a former city councillor who ran unsuccessfully in the November civic election with the White Rock Coalition, told PAN he wrote the letter on behalf of himself and other residents. “I have nothing personally against the farmers’ market as a market. But I do have (a problem) with every Sunday morning, at 7 a.m., there is this noise,” Annable said Monday. “When you want to sleep in on your one day off… it’s an issue. “A lot of people thought it was run by the city…so they didn’t think they could do anything
about it; they didn’t know what to do. Most people don’t – by their nature – like to (complain).” VanDeKinder told council last week that it is “logistically impossible” to get 80 vendors and their vehicles safely on the site and off in one hour. The city’s director of leisure services, Eric Stepura, supported a start time of 7:30 a.m. With Fathers absent and Coun. David Chesney recusing himself due to a conflict of interest, council voted unanimously to reject any start time earlier than 8 a.m. The market opens May 24.
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City logs 138 calls in six months i from page 1 residents have resulted in imme- make sure that it is within the “We’ve had 138 calls for service diate tickets. bylaw – we’re not going to write in this area in the last six months,” Rehal acknowledged that, once a ticket that isn’t justified.” Rehal said. called to a neighbourhood, conHe added he is satisfied that Calls for service have typi- tractors will write tickets wher- Concord staff are following safety cally included complaints of cars ever they see clear infractions – protocols for temporary stops. being parked too close to – or such as parking too close to a fire “The only reason they are stopblocking – driveways, he said. hydrant – and that they will also ping is if they are writing tickets.” “We have to prioritize where take out tape measures to check Rehal said he is hopeful that Concord goes,” he said, noting how close cars are to driveways. further discussion with residents the contractor’s primary focus “We have to do our due dili- will help resolve most of the is on main arteries and at strip gence,” he said. “We’re going to issues. malls, where there are usually more parkingsafety concerns. “If there were no calls coming from the area, we’d have no real reason to go there – it’s a pretty quiet pocket,” he said. “We’re not driving by looking for things.” Michelle Schaefle, one of the residents concerned about the enforcement, NEURS UNG ENTREPRE O Y 2 said Concord’s focus E M LU O V on the neighbourhood appears overly picky. “I understand when there’s a real violation Learn more about the vibrant youth in our city. – somebody blocking a driveway or a lane,” she Presented in association with the Surrey Board of Trade said. “But it seems like they’re out there almost every day getting out the measuring tapes.” Schaefle said she finds it ironic that “while they are giving out the tickCentre Stage at Surrey City Hall ets, they are violating the bylaws – they’re double13450 104 Avenue, Surrey parked with the motor running.” 6:30 PM Live Band 7:00 PM Presentations According to comments posted on the neighbourhood Facebook page, similar temporary stops by
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Incidents strengthen argument for track relocation: Baldwin
Mayor tracks nearby slides
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Recent slides that have interrupted train operations through South Surrey are strengthening the resolve of officials in White Rock to have the waterfront tracks relocated. “There continue to be slides there and they’re pretty serious ones,” Mayor Wayne Baldwin told Peace Arch News Friday. “Had a train been going by while the slide occurred, it could have been derailed.” BNSF spokesman Gus Melonas, however, described the recent incidents as “nothing really Erik Seiz photo major.” Slides, such as this one in South Surrey Jan. 22, are a concern of “There’s been no significant White Rock Mayor Wayne Baldwin, who is worried about rail safety. slides up there… no blocking “We’re still trying to meet with is there,” Baldwin said. events,” he told PAN. “We had different agencies,” he said. “Try While the work towards three in January, but they were to get some political support relocation has been tempered minor events. We were able behind it.” by the current focus on the to readily remove those and An official application under TransLink referendum, Baldwin continue with freight service.” the Railway Relocation and said he has had meetings Melonas confirmed there had Crossing Act has yet to be made. with officials of neighbouring been a 48-hour moratorium on Council voted last September municipalities – including passenger-train service “about to spend up to $20,000 to have the mayor of Blaine, Wash. – two weeks ago” due to heavy a consultant look into that regarding the issue, and more rainfall. process. are planned. Baldwin said the city was alerted to the latest slide on Jan. 27, by a Crescent Beach resident who took photos of debris across the tracks two days earlier. That BNSF did S U R R EY M U S E U M not advise the local fire department is a concern, the mayor said. Fire Chief Phil Lemire said too that he “would Weave away stress and create something beautiful as our talented and certainly expect to be patient instructors teach you age-old crafts and edgy new techniques. notified” of any incident impacting rail movement in White Rock. Marbled Silk Scarf However, Melonas Create colourful marbled said such notice is designs on delicate silk fabric to determined by each make one-of-a-kind wearable art. situation. Supply fee $20. “We would advise them 1 session $35 16+ yrs if there was a slide of significance,” he said. Sat, February 21 10:00am-2:00pm “We’re all about safety.” Baldwin said he raised Tapestry Weaving the issue with PAN in Instructor Joan Miller shares her an effort to keep the expertise as you work with colour, relocation effort top-oftexture and pattern to create a small mind in the community. tapestry wall hanging from wool yarn. The latest slide incidents 4 sessions $65 16+ yrs confirm the possibility of a derailment is not a Sat, February 28 10:30am-12:30pm thing of the past, he said. “We just wanted to Weaving Level 1 make sure that the Learn the art of weaving your own notion it’s still a concern fabric using colourful yarns and
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that consistently ranks B.C. and Canada he B.C. education ministry put on a forum on the future of education among the best schools in the world, and last week, bringing together public Schleicher described how that testing has evolved to keep up. and private school leaders with experts But our progress in the from around the world. past 10 years has tended to I watched the proceedings via Tom Fletcher be slower than some Asian webcast from the Wosk Centre countries, despite B.C. being on for Dialogue in Vancouver, the “high end of investment” in which gives you a hint about education. He warned against the forces pressing in on our the trap of the industrial school century-old industrial model of model, “pouring money in” to schooling. “do more of the same.” First up was Andreas Some of the best results Schleicher, on video link from emerging from a decade of his office in Paris, where he digitally driven globalization is director of education and have been achieved through skills for the Organization for innovations that were financed Economic Co-operation and through bigger class sizes, Development. He began with the Schleicher said. international problem of people This was too much for one B.C. coming out of university who can’t find Teachers’ Federation representative jobs, amid a skills shortage. in the audience, who introduced Schleicher said this is happening today because, “it’s not what you know but what herself as someone who spent the last transformational decade working you can do with what you know.” Some for the union, not in a classroom. education systems are adapting better than others as the value of merely passing She disputed the OECD’s financial calculations, lecturing some of the on facts has declined. world’s top economists that based on He said that these days, almost any “spending power,” B.C. schools are cash student can pass any multiple-choice starved. test if they have a smartphone. The She followed this with the laundry list question for parents is what to do “if of BCTF demands that hasn’t changed you want your child to be smarter than a in 40 years – smaller classes, more prep smartphone.” time, more money. The OECD runs international testing
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The keynote speaker was Yong Zhao, University of Oregon professor of educational measurement, who gave a highly entertaining critique of standardized testing and creativitycrushing drills of the basics. (You can find a video archive at www.bcedplan.ca.) Yong sparked a lively discussion about the need for foundation skills, which he and others agreed remain vital to success. The issue seems to be how to instil those basics while avoiding the disengagement of students who see school as irrelevant to their lives. Education Minister Peter Fassbender announced at the forum that the province is about to unveil new curriculum that moves toward individual learning for all students. And he said there will be a series of experiments conducted at yetto-be-identified B.C. schools to pioneer new models of learning. BCTF president Jim Iker sat stoically through the proceedings, where speakers described integrating community groups and businesses directly with schools. That’s underway here, with trades training in particular. Iker’s record on adaptation is clear from his own career. The only school where he actually taught was in the northwest B.C. village of Topley, and it closed in 2010 due to a long-term decline in rural students. By 2001, Iker had left the classroom to work for the Burns Lake teacher union local, which the BCTF continues to staff eight years after that school district and others disappeared through amalgamation. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. tfletcher@blackpress.ca
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Service industry Editor: Re: Sharp decline in U.S.-bound shoppers, Jan. 27. Regarding this quote attributed to Retail Council of Canada vicepresident Mark Startup: “Nothing will convince them (some crossborder shoppers) to keep their dollars in Canada.” One wonders what might happen if the council were to take an active and visible role in encouraging its members to lower prices and improve service. Paul Thurston, Surrey
Immeasurable enrichment Editor: Re: Respect has no age limitations, Jan. 22 letters. I would like to endorse Maggie Bernet’s warm submission. I recently completed my masters MBA.M. (metaphysical) thesis on staying young at heart on the journey from aging to saging. My greatest ‘teacher’ was my 95-year-old friend, Dorothy Bonshor, who recently died just a week prior to her 96th birthday, and to whom my paper was dedicated. When I asked for her wise input, she unhesitatingly replied, “kindness”… towards one another. We, too, were kindred spirits as we journeyed together during the past seven years. In later years, when she moved to Morgan Place Care Home, twice a week, often when she got tucked into bed at night, we would share stories, laughter, and deep spiritual insights, mostly by phone, with my three-legged Calico cat, Cadi, ‘listening in.’ The stories might include a warm fairy story or a favourite nursery one, such as The Velveteen Rabbit by Margery Williams, finishing with poetry or an inspirational blessing, and always laughter. A highlight was when I met Olga Kotelko earlier last year, shortly before she died, and read my friend portions from her book (The OK Way to a Healthy, Happy Life), discovering that they were not only the same age, but their early lives had a similar pattern – same outdoor games, feeding farm animals before walking a lengthy way to school in Saskatchewan. Over the years I witnessed the warmth of the love she shared with her large immediate family, grandand great-grandchildren. In her 90s. she started visiting the spiritual centre I attended and participated in classes. It was a privilege to facilitate the celebration of her life in December and hear the stories of a life well lived. My life is enriched beyond measure by her love, her wisdom and her encouragement. The memories of all that we shared – the stories, reminisces, inspiration, laughter – will forever remain in my heart.
Age need not have boundaries. Our stories are our rich heritage, and we can learn so much from one another when we bridge generations. Dorothy B. Blandford, Surrey
Poor leadership either way Editor: Re: Unexpected costs require levy: mayor, Dec. 30. Regarding Surrey Mayor Linda Hepner, she is either being untruthful, because she knew full well that there would be extra costs for policing and operating recreational facilities but did not disclose it to we, the voters, in the last election campaign; or incompetent, if, having been on the former council, she was unaware of the costs. It can only be one or the other, there is no other honest alternative. Now she is imposing a $100 tax/ levy on every Surrey household, with no regard to ability to pay. Shameful, she and her fellow teammates. If she thinks we voters will forget all about this by the next election, think again! There will be a movement to bring it before the voters in the next campaign, guaranteed. You can fool some of the people… Don Campbell, Surrey
Sign of change in White Rock Editor: Recently, having walked down Marine Drive on a lovely Sunday afternoon, I noticed new signage. One condominium in particular has two new large free-standing signs, one on their southeast corner, and one on their southwest corner. The southeast corner is a very large wooden orange sign, and the other is a smaller – but still large – white vinyl sign. I thought that we, as a city, had bylaws to prevent an overabundance of signage? I understand identification is important in the case of emergencies, but if this small condominium can have three signs – one on their fascia as well – what is to prevent all condominiums from having signs at each corner of their property? I mean, our building is 24 years old, and we have never had a problem finding the place – nor have deliveries, or fire trucks or relatives – and our entranceway is not even on the same street as our address. The addressing in White Rock is simple and should not be an issue. After delving into this further with the powers that be at City of White Rock, we were told they decided this building should be allowed to keep the two large free-standing signs,
even though it is in contravention of their signage bylaw. So, everyone out there in the City of White Rock, now hear this: feel free to get as many signs as you want – put a small arrow on them so they now become a ‘directional’ free-standing sign. And if you are on a corner lot or – better yet – if your property fronts on three streets, feel free to have one on each corner to aid with deliveries and friends and families to find your place. Heck, you can even use different colours and materials, if you like, as it seems no one at the city is bothered anymore by the community plan or one of the purposes of their signage bylaw, which is to “reflect the aesthetic standards and enhance the appearance and unique identity of White Rock.” No more “My City by The Sea”– more like “My city with all the signs!” Sandy Mechefske, White Rock
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Remember history Editor: Re: No longer a peace-loving nation, Jan. 29 letters. I have only one thing to say to letter-writer Larry Colero – Lest we forget. Darwin Nickel, White Rock
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Editor: Re: Homelessness funding takes a hit, Jan. 13. Winston Churchill, Gandhi and others have stated that the measure of a society is how well we treat the most vulnerable in our society, so it was with considerable dismay that I read about the huge cuts to funding for the homeless in our community through programs run by Sources Community Resource Centre by Employment and Social Development Canada. Why are programs being cut to our most vulnerable citizens? Canada is by any measure a wealthy country. We can
easily afford to help all our citizens. As a taxpayer and citizen, I strongly object to these cuts by the federal government. Our citizens deserve better. I want all funding for programs assisting the homeless by Sources restored in full, and immediately by Employment and Social Development Canada. Please join me in writing to our Member of Parliament, Russ Hiebert (South Surrey-White RockCloverdale), to request that all funding for programs for the homeless in our community be restored. Everyone should have a home. Fraser Crinklaw, Surrey
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The cream of the Semiahmoo Peninsula business community was honoured Thursday evening at the South Surrey & White Rock Chamber of Commerce’s Business Excellence Awards for 2014, held at Hazelmere Golf and Tennis Club. George Zambus, of Cosmos Greek Restaurant, was named business person of the year in the ‘self-owned’ category (sponsored by Mardon Insurance Brokers), while Guy Dorchester, general manager of the Morgan Crossing White Spot, took the same honour in the ‘corporate’ category (sponsored by Westminster Savings). Recognition for best new business of the year (sponsored by Peace Arch News – which sponsored all other awards as principal sponsor of the event) went to All of Oils, Wholesome Oils and Vinegars, owned by Kimm Brickman Pineau and Glenn Pineau. White Rock Museum & Archives, represented by executive director Sharon Oldaker,
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White Rock Museum & Archives Sharon Oldaker (right) was recognized. won laurels for best non-profit organization of the year. Businesses of the year were named in three size categories. In the one-to-seven-employee category, employee benefits brokerage ADISA Benefit Solutions Inc. (Cameron Biffart and Grayden Biffart, principals) got the nod, while art framing and
decor business GS & Company (Gary Patterson, owner) received top honours in the eight-to14-employee category. Wind turbine manufacturer Endurance Wind Power Inc. (David Rankin, vice president of business development) was named business of the year in the 15-plus-employee category. “The field of nominees was exceptionally strong this year,� chamber executive director Cliff Annable said. “I think this was the best business excellence awards I’ve seen for many years, ranging from recognition of long-time businesses to bringing forward new and innovative companies. The only downside is there must be one winner in each category who takes home the plaque – to my mind, they’re all winners by being nominated.� The gala event, which featured best-selling author and motivational speaker Peter Legge, was hosted by chamber president Jim Purcell, and introduced by MC and Global TV weatherman Mark Madryga.
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The proposed 0.5 per cent sales tax for transportation improvements – if passed by voters in a referendum this spring – will simply be added to the seven per cent PST on receipts instead of adding an extra line and more headaches for businesses. B.C. Transportation Minister Todd Stone outlined the change in a letter to Metro Vancouver mayors over the weekend. It will still be known as the Metro Congestion Improvement Tax but would not be displayed as a distinct third tax on bills or require complex adjustments for businesses. “Consumers would see a combined PST and MCIT totalling 7.5 per cent at the point of sale,” Stone said. “We would not require businesses to separately identify the MCIT on receipts or invoices.” Stone was responding to business complaints about the extra complexity that an additional tax line was going to create. The Retail Council of Canada last week said it would oppose the
referendum unless the province agreed to harmonize the new tax with the PST so it doesn’t become a separate tax and burden for business. Retail council spokesman Greg Wilson said the tax threatened to create a “dramatic increase in red tape.” Stone said the new tax, if approved, will mirror the tax base of the PST as much as possible, unless Metro mayors want additional exemptions. Metro mayors originally proposed a simple 0.5 per cent increase to the PST, but the province had indicated it would instead be a separate tax with its own name applying to the “majority” of transactions subject to PST. B.C. Chamber of Commerce president John Winter said the province’s decision addresses the concerns of small businesses that they would have shouldered a significant new cost and administrative burden. “This announcement removes this concern entirely,” he said. Mayors’ Council chair Gregor Robertson said mayors won’t
seek any further exemptions and praised the province for ending confusion over how it would be collected. “Application of the PST to the tax base has always remained a provincial responsibility and this harmonization provides seamless administration. We want to ensure that simplicity continues so we will not be requesting any further exemptions.” Robertson noted everything that is PST-exempt – including groceries, children’s clothing, transportation expenses and prescription medicine – would be exempt from the new Metro tax. Still unresolved is whether big purchases like vehicles will be taxed based on where the buyer lives, not where the sale takes place – a key concern of Metro car dealers worried about losing business to out-of-region competitors. The additional sales tax to be charged only in Metro Vancouver would raise $250 million per year to fund the region’s share of $7.5-billion in transit and transportation upgrades, including light rail lines in Surrey.
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Jordan Shaw, 17, stands in front of the 1958 Mercedes he and his Elgin Park Secondary classmates have been working on. The teen will begin post-secondary education for automechanics this month. Sarah Massah photo
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ver since Jordan Shaw can remember, he’s been interested in mechanics – whether it was toy cars as a toddler or, later, when he was working on the family van. And now, the 17-year-old Elgin Park Secondary student is taking that passion for taking things apart – and fixing them – and turning it into a career. Shaw was one of a handful of students from the school chosen to participate in a competitive district-partnership program between the Surrey School District and Kwantlen Polytechnic University that will see him complete his first year of post-secondary at Lord Tweedsmuir Secondary – then, later at KPU – while finishing up high school. “I’ve always liked fixing stuff and taking things apart,� Shaw said last week, as he prepared to begin the program. “I
remember, when I was three years old, I in the past used to associate trades with,â€? would have (remote-controlled) cars that she said. I would crash down the stairs and try to “These kids have to do well in math for fix them. sure, they have to complete a math test, “I guess that’s what got me into it.â€? a panel interview and have community Shaw first heard about and teacher references.â€? â??It’s not a ‘dummy the program through One of Shaw’s references program,’ as people comes from mentor his career-education department head, Camila and shop teacher Johan in the past used to Muir, who noted the associate trades with.â?ž Mynhardt, whom the teen program is a foot in the credits with encouraging Camila Muir door to post-secondary. his passion for mechanics. Elgin Park “They’re already signed “I wasn’t sure I wanted up, they have a student to be a mechanic until I number,â€? she said. started this class,â€? he said. “It’s a big benefit, especially for “He’s a great teacher – really funny and parents, because the (first year of) posthelpful.â€? secondary tuition is paid for by the Prior to taking automotive in Grade 10, Surrey School District.â€? Shaw was already honing his skills as a With more students like Shaw looking mechanic. to begin a career in trades, Muir said the At 12, he was tasked with maintaining demand for this kind of program is high. the family’s “road trip vehicleâ€? – a 1990 “It’s not a ‘dummy program,’ as people van.
“I had to keep it going,� he said. “I did a lot of researching on my own, YouTube videos and then this auto class that I started taking. “We ended up selling it for $1,000 more than we bought it for.� While attending the program at Lord Tweedsmuir, Shaw will complete in-class work and then work in the shop on muscle cars that are involved with the drag-racing team. Then, in June, Shaw will attend KPU, where he plans to complete his post-secondary education. Following school, Shaw has his sights set on opening his own shop. If all goes as planned, he may even have some in-family help. Pointing to a Volkswagen Bug at the Elgin shop, he notes that his younger sister, Avalon, 15, is focusing on fixing it up. “I may have gotten her into automotive, too,� he laughed.
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Saturday, May 2nd for a glittery evening of philanthropy and celebration at the 2015 Partners in Caring Gala for Peace Arch Hospital. All proceeds will benefit the renovation and expansion of Peace Arch Hospital’s emergency department.
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Fans of Amazing Race Canada won’t want to miss out on Ocean Park’s Family Day festivities this long weekend. That’s because former contestant Ryan Steele will be taking on MC duties for the second annual Amazing Race in Ocean Park Village – Family Edition event. Steele – who finished in third place on the second season of the show – described his time on the series as memorable. “(It) was the most enjoyable and stressful thing I’ve ever done,” the Vancouver-based sketch comedian said in a news release. Organizers of the Feb. 9 event note that participants can expect just as much fun in the Ocean Park version of the Amazing Race, with challenge stations along the routes hosted by local business owners, neighbours and
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volunteers. The first-place family will take home an annual pass to Science World, a trophy and will have their name engraved on the event trophy displayed at Ocean Park Pub. New this year’ will be a community cheering squad made up of individuals and families who are encouraged to bring noisemakers to cheer on families and celebrate the completion of the event at Ocean Park Hall, 1577 128 St. The wrap-up party will feature food and drinks sold by parents of Ocean Cliff Elementary School, with proceeds to benefit a playground. Registration is $25 per family. To register, email amazingraceopv@gmail. com – Sarah Massah
Hospital gala to benefit ER’s future The Peace Arch Hospital and Community Health Foundation is gearing up for its annual gala. This year’s theme for the Partners in Caring Gala – presented by the Yarmoshuk Financial Group of CIBC Wood Gundy – is Code Blue for ER. Centennial Arena will be transformed into a sea of blue,
with guests asked to wear a shade of the hue to the May 2 soiree. Local actress/comedian Ellie Harvie (star of The New Addams Family and Some Assembly Required) has signed on as MC, and Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers will return to lead the live auction. “We’re thrilled how the community has rallied around
this cause,” Stephanie Beck, interim executive director of the foundation, said in a news release. “An updated and expanded ER is crucially needed.” All proceeds will benefit Peace Arch Hospital’s emergency department. For more information, visit www.pahfoundation.com – Sarah Massah
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Wednesday Q Evening Edition Toastmasters Open House Feb. 4, 7-9:15 p.m. at Earl Marriott Senior Secondary School, 15751 16 Ave. Q Documentarian Alison MacLean to speak at CARP-hosted event on Feb. 18, 6:30-9 p.m. at White Rock Community Centre. Cost: $10. RSVP to Denice, 604-538-5778. Q Surrey Beekeepers Association to host bee expert on “Lessons From the Hive” Feb. 18, 6:30 p.m. at the Honey Bee Centre, 7480 176 St. RSVP: bees@surreybeeclub.ca
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Tre Leclaire goes first overall to the Delta Islanders
Rock see six selected in lacrosse draft Rick Kupchuk Black Press
Six players from the Semiahmoo Rock midget lacrosse team, including first overall selection Tre Leclaire, were among the 48 selected in last week’s British Columbia Junior A Lacrosse League Midget Draft. Leclaire was claimed by the Delta Islanders, and will join a team which went 12-9 (won-lost) and placed fourth in the eight-team league. Committed to join the Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens field lacrosse team upon graduation, the Elgin Park Secondary student was a member of Team BC, which won the 2014 box lacrosse national championship. Leclaire was one of five Semiahmoo box-lacrosse players drafted Sunday who also played with the Surrey Warriors field lacrosse team. Three were drafted by the Burnaby Lakers. The Lakers claimed Patrick Shoemay third overall in the first round, then took Sean Dyck in the fourth round (27th overall). Two choices later, also in the fourth round, Burnaby drafted
Reece Tomkow. Jordan Dunbar went in the sixth round, 48th overall, to the Port Coquitlam Saints. Hudson Sergeant, who played for Rock, was drafted in the fourth round, 26th overall, by the Langley Thunder. Four members of the Surrey Rebels Midget A2 team heard their names called in the draft. Left-handed defender Nash Kinna went in the third round, 24th overall, to the New Westminster Salmonbellies, with Ben Davies claimed with the next selection, going in the fourth round (25th overall) to the Islanders. Delta also claimed Derek Van Yperen of the Rebels with the 36th overall pick in the fifth round, one selection after the Lakers took Ben Carmichael. It’s the second year in a row that six Semiahmoo Rock players have been selected in the draft. Last year’s six-player crop – a record for the association – was led by Carter Dickson, who went third overall to New Westminster. – with files from Nick Greenizan
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Tyler Tardi of Cloverdale takes a shot during the final of the Mixed Doubles provincial championship at the Peace Arch Curling Club.
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Tyler Tardi teamed with Dezaray Hawes of the Royal City Curling Club to win the mixed doubles provincial championship last weekend at the Peace Arch Curling Club. Tardi, a Cloverdale resident and a member of the Langley Curling Club, will now compete with Hawes at the Mixed Doubles Curling Trials March 11-15 in Ottawa. Tardi/Hawes defeated the duo of Daniel Wenzek and Sarah Daniels 7-6 in Sunday’s final. The champions went 2-1 (won-lost) in round-robin play to place fourth among the 13 teams, then won three consecutive playoff contests. The mixed-doubles event was held from Friday until Sunday at PACC, and concludes a busy month-long stretch of action at the White Rock club that also included Curl BC men’s open zone playdowns, Pacific Coast Masters Curling Association playdowns, and the Bye the Sea senior ladies bonspiel. – Rick Kupchuk
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It was an eventful weekend for the Surrey Eagles, just not one that resulted in any victories for the beleaguered BC Hockey League squad. The Birds dropped a pair of weekend tilts – losing 5-2 on the road Friday to the Coquitlam Express, before getting squeezed out 4-3 by the Prince George Spruce Kings Saturday night at South Surrey Arena. Saturday’s game was particularly tough for the home side, as Surrey was forced to ice a roster of just 17 players – one short of the usual – that included two affiliate players, after some late-game shenanigans on Friday resulted in a suspension for forward Sam Chatterley and head coach Blaine Neufeld. Late in the third period against the Express, Chatterley was issued a slashing penalty. After serving his minor, he stepped out of the box and instigated a fight with Coquitlam’s Dustin Cave. All told, Chatterley was assessed a fighting major, instigator and a misconduct. Instigating a fight after a whistle comes with an automatic five-game
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Surrey Eagle forward Sam Chatterley was suspended for five games after instigating a fight after the whistle Friday night. suspension, as well as a threegame ban for the head coach. “They’re trying to get fighting out of the game, so it’s a severe penalty (for a coach), but I understand it,� said Eagles head coach Blaine Neufeld, who watched Saturday’s game from the bleachers as assistant coaches Brad Tobin, Craig Thomas and Chad Scharff ran the bench.
Captain Ben Vikich and BCHL rookie Tyler Harkins were the lone goal-scorers for the Eagles Friday. The game was tied 1-1 after 20 minutes, but the Express exploded for four goals in the middle frame to take control of the game. With the win, the Express clinched the fourth and final playoff spot in the BCHL’s
Mainland Division, thus mathematically eliminating the Eagles from the post-season. Saturday’s game was close early, as well. Prince George led 2-1 after 20 minutes – affiliate player Tyler Andrews scored the Eagles’ lone goal – but the visitors extended the lead to 4-1 by the 6:37-mark of the second. Surrey made it close before the second intermission, with Spencer Unger and Vikich – on the power play – scoring for the home side. Despite the losses, Neufeld was still impressed with his team’s resolve – especially Saturday, when the Eagles battled back from a 4-1 deficit to make it a one-goal game. “We were really putting a lot of pressure on them late, when we were down by three, and that was good to see,� Neufeld said. “You don’t know if they’re just going to roll over and fold the tent, but they didn’t. They battled hard.� The Eagles hit the road this weekend, with a game Saturday in Trail against the Smoke Eaters, and Sunday in Salmon Arm against the Silverbacks. On Monday – the Family Day holiday – Surrey is at home for a 2 p.m. affair against Coquitlam.
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February at the Farm! We’re excited to welcome you to the Historic Stewart Farm as we reopen on Tuesday, February 10. Imagine how Surrey settlers got through the long winter as you take a brisk walk on the scenic Farm grounds then cozy up to the woodstove for demonstrations and tours.
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Pro-D Day Camp: Be a Pioneer! Be a pioneer kid for the day! Play games, do chores, and live life like it was 100 years ago–no electronics required. 1 session $27 6-12yrs Friday, February 20 9:00am-3:00pm
Heritage Sites Bus Tour Journey into the past to celebrate Surrey’s history. Hop on the bus to get an exclusive glimpse at Surrey’s heritage sites, then take tea in the cozy farmhouse kitchen. 1 session $25 16yrs+ Thursday, February 19 10:00am-2:00pm Saturday, February 21 10:00am-2:00pm
Pioneer Kitchen Series: Baking Bread Get back to basics in the kitchen. Make bread from a Victorian recipe, then try your hand at baking scones in the woodstove. Take home all your goodies! 1 session $20 16yrs+ Saturday, February 28 10:00am–1:00pm
Heritage Family Day: BC Heritage Week Enjoy family-friendly tours and activities to celebrate Heritage Week in BC. Use vintage maps and photos to explore how Surrey’s main streets have grown, then sample goodies baked in the woodstove. Saturday, February 21 12noon–4:00pm All ages, by donation
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GORDON, Ruth June 11, 1918 - Jan. 17, 2015 Ruth lived with her husband Jack (d.2000) in White Rock from 1974-2008. She passed peacefully with her family beside her at the age of 96. She enjoyed visiting the little independent shops around her home at Johnson and North Bluff, visits to White Rock beach for the sun, sea breezes, and great view. She made many friends while living in White Rock and were always remembered by Ruth.
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June 25 1927 - January 22 2015. We are very sad to announce the passing of our dad Henry. Henry was born and raised in Saint Georges de Beauce, Quebec. He was the second son of Gerard Roy & Cecile Gagnon. His father Gerard was an organists and manager of a movie theatre(s) that continued playing silent movies in the 1930s. So Henry remembers his dad letting him watch movies as he played the organ. Henry later worked at Saint-Georges Woollen Mills in Saint-Georges de Beauce. His mom’s dad, J.A. Gagnon, was one of the earliest photographers in St Georges. Henry took over the photography business working along side his mom’s sister in the same home built by Gagnon.
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INTERNATIONAL HERBS (BC) Ltd growers of fresh herbs and vegetables located in Surrey, British Columbia is looking for 30 SEASONAL FARM LABOURERS Duties will incl (but are not limited to) the following: Seeding, Planting, Weeding, Harvesting, Processing & Packaging. Ability to operate farm machinery is an asset. No skills or prior exp. required. Hourly pay is $10.49. Work begins March 16th. Please apply in person, (only between 9am-4pm) at 4151 184th St. Surrey.
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In the late 1970s, Henry moved his family out west to escape snow which he disliked. Settling in Vancouver’s Kitsilano, Henry continued to work hard at making life easier for his wife and to raise his two sons, Tony and Sydny. After his wife’s passing, Henry settled in White Rock.
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In 1964 he married Ginette Grenier and later began his family in that same house. As Ginette had a physical disability, Henry took extra care of her during their 38 years of marriage. He had an elevator installed in his home to make it easier for his wife.
Henry has left behind and will be missed by his son Tony who took care of him during his health troubles. He’ll be also missed by Sydny and his wife Maureen and their daughter Chance in Courtenay, B.C. And several friends in Vancouver and White Rock and other relatives in Toronto and province of Quebec including his brother Yvon in Saint Georges de Beauce, and nieces, nephews, etc. He will be missed by Yvon Poulin and his wife Monique whom he reunited with in 2014 which he hadn’t seen in more than forty years. Henry is predeceased by both his parents, his 5 & 1/2 year old brother in 1929, his wife Ginette on June 9 2002, and a few other relatives in Quebec.
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Henry took his high school in Chicago. And later made a career change by graduating from Palmer College School Chiropractic Fountain Head in Davenport, Iowa. He practiced in Toronto and then in his mom’s parents’ home in Saint Georges de Beauce, Quebec.
Beginning in 2008 Henry began being attacked by cancer and complications from cancer. He fought a courageous battle and suffered greatly at times. He passed away on the sixth floor of Peace Arch Hospital.
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CLEANING SERVICES
NORMA’S CLEANING SERVICES Res/Comm. Refs avail. Free est. 604 - 220 - 9118
FINANCIAL SERVICES
DETAILED EUROPEAN CLEANING.
Efficient, Reliable, Friendly, Bonded Excellent References with 20 yrs of experience. Call Ivet: 778-235-4070
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WHITE ROCK HANDYMAN Repair - Renovate - Organize Build - Design - Electric
ELECTRICAL
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References Available
30 Yrs. Experience - References
Call Joe for a free estimate (604) 530-9647
YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899
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THIS AD APPEARS FIRST TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH
Prompt and Professional Electrical service/installations. 604-720-5803. www.itsonelectric.com
D Windows Out & In D Gutters cleaned In & Out D Pressure Washing D Serving W. Rock for over 30 yrs D Lic. & WCB insured. D Free Est. Seniors Discount
Eric 604-541-1743
FENCING
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ELECT SERVICES Tree Pruning, Topping & Removal Hedge Trimming ~ Disposal
Full Landscape & Maintenance Services Insured ~ WCB Over 25 yrs Exp.
*Free Estimate *Seniors Discount
Call 778-245-5006
DEAD LEVEL CONSTRUCTION. Complete Fencing, Pre-Fab, Custom Panels, chain-link. Bob 604830-1322 www.deadlevel.ca
GARDENING
THE JAPANESE YARDMAN Santa Forgot Winter Clean up! *Tree Hair Cut & Pruning *Snow Removal. Same Day Estimate. Call Kris 604-617-5561
SUPREME HEDGES • #1 Hedge Trim • #1 Pruning • #1 Tree Cutting • #1 Clean-Up & Blackberry Removal
*Seniors Disc. *Insured *28 yrs.
Jay 604-897-8524
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COMPUTER SERVICES
Residential & Commercial Insured, Bonded,Warranty Provided
30 YEARS EXP. Seniors Disc. Maint, install, repair. Taps & toilets, sm electrical. Stan (604)440-1777
Carpentry, Tile, Drywall, Flooring, Painting, Free Estimates. $25/hr. Call Brad 604-541-0464
DEAD LEVEL CONSTRUCTION LTD. Complete Home Renovations WE DO IT ALL! Call Bob 604-8301322 www.deadlevel.ca Concrete Forming,Framing & Siding Crews. Residential 604.218.3064 Commercial 604.524.5494
Full Service Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. 1-800-573-2928
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HELP WANTED
KIDS AND ADULTS NEEDED FOR CARRIER ROUTES
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All Your Cleaning Needs
Weekly • Biweekly • Monthly Residential & Commercial Services ~ Excellent Rates!! * Licensed * Bonded * Insured
A HOUSE CLEANING LADY Excellent ref’s for home & office. Call Carmen @ 604-597-0953.
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IF YOU own a home or real estate, ALPINE CREDITS can lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is NOT an issue. 1.800.587.2161.
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KITCHENS - BATHRMS CROWN MOULDING SUITES, DECKS, REPAIRS - BUILDING MAINT. REFS. WORK GUARANTEED
ELECTRICIAN - Dana Thompson Over 24yrs exp. Res/Comm. Free est. Bonded. #14758 604-353-1519
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HELP WANTED
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HANDYPERSONS
EXPERT HANDYMAN available for most jobs big or small. Young, fit & hardworking. Great rates & friendly service! Phone Dan 604-679-1278
DEAD LEVEL CONSTRUCTION LTD. Complete Drywall Work and Texture. Call Bob 604-830-1322 www.deadlevel.ca
CLEANING AVAILABLE Weekly / Bi-Weekly. Great Ref’s. Call Brenda @ 604-767-3230
LARGE FUND Borrowers Wanted Start saving hundreds of dollars today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We don’t rely on credit, age or income. Call Anytime 1-800-639-2274 or 604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca
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CALL FRIENDLY BENJAMIN 604-230-7928
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Low Cost. Same Day. Licensed. Res/Com. Small job expert. Renos Panel changes ~ 604-374-0062
WINDOWS
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SPIRITUAL
Psychic Reading
Service to fridges, stoves, washers, dryers & dishwashers. Reasonable. Also Appliance Removal Call Mark (604)536-9092
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
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Update your home with beautiful flat ceilings * No Scraping * No Sanding * No Mess
Gutter & Roof Cleaning/Power Washing since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Simon, 604-230-0627
Peace Arch Appliance
ESL TUTOR TESL trained Welcome all levels and offer flexible tutoring times $25.00 hr Please call 778-558-4858
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CONCRETE & PLACING
Placing & Finishing * Forming * Site Prep, old concrete removal * Excavation & Reinforcing * Re-Re Specialists 34 Years Exp. Free Estimates. coastalconcrete.ca
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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 320
FULL RENO’S, NEW KITCHEN & BATHS, QUICK HANDYMAN FIX-UP
MOVING & STORAGE
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 338
PLUMBING
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 356
RUBBISH REMOVAL
525
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
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604-537-4140 329 PAINTING & DECORATING SEMIAHMOO PAINTING Insured/WCB/Free Estimates Ronaldo, 778-881-6478
.Russells Rubbish Removal 604-787-7355 White Rock / South Surrey
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www.aboveallcontracting.ca .604.536.2216 www.bhserviceplumbing.org
GARAGE Experts - Quality flooring, cabinets and storage solutions professionally installed. Free estimate. Call 604-256-5693. Get the garage you’ve been dreaming of. www.garageexperts.com
A Gas Fitter ✠Plumber RENOS & REPAIRS Excellent price on Hot Water Tanks Furnace, Boilers, Plumbing Jobs & Drain Cleaning
SUNDECKS
DEAD LEVEL CONSTRUCTION LTD. Complete Deck Construction or Repair. Vinyl decking - 10 year warranty. Installed within 1-3 days guaranteed. Call Bob Delaney 604830-1322 www.deadlevel.ca
REAL ESTATE
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TONY’’S PAINTING
Painting, Painting Painting
SPECIALIZING IN
*House Renovations *Kitchen/Bath Renovations *Basement Suites *General Carpentry decking, fencing, etc.
353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS
• All Prices • All Situations • • All Conditions • www.webuyhomesbc.com 604-657-9422
BEST BUSY BOYS ROOFING LTD. D Conversion from Cedar to Asphalt, Shingles, Fiberglass D Lifetime Material Warranty. D WCB, BBB, Liability Ins. D Also Power Washing Free Estimates. Call Gary 604-599-5611 or Visit www.bestbusyboysroofing.com
RENE’S SPRAY & BRUSH PAINTING
778-855-5361 GIVE your house and property a new look this spring Local Painters Available. White Rock, South Surrey, Langley, Cloverdale. Commercial and Residential. Interior Exterior Cedar Roofs Decks and Fence Restoration. Contact Denis Hutchinson at 604-533-3621
639 REAL ESTATE SERVICES . Aluminum patio cover, sunroom, railing and vinyl. 604-521-2688 .Aluminum patio cover, sunroom, railing and vinyl. 604-521-2688 www.PatioCoverVancouver.com
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HOME REPAIRS
A1 BATH RENO’S. Bsmt suites, drywall, patios, plumbing, siding, fencing, roofing, landscaping, etc. Joe 604-961-9937.
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/outdoors, good with 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
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MOVING & STORAGE
MOVING?
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STAFFORDSHIRE bull terrier, P.B. CKC reg’d. Staffies, only 6 left. Call Candace 604-780-4771.
NORTHSTARS PAINTING www.northstars-painting.com Master Painters at Students Rates. We will BEAT any Qualified Quotes. 778.245.9069
Std POODLE pups, CKC, M/F, 16 wks, trained, all shots, health guar’t, exc. pedigree, $1800. Camaraderie Kennels, Victoria (250)381-0855
www.paintspecial.com 604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
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B & B MOBILE SERVICES
604-536-6620
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HOME IMPROVEMENTS
EXTRA CHEAP JUNK / RUBBISH REMOVAL Almost for free! (778)997-5757
~ PRO PAINTERS ~ INTERIOR / EXTERIOR Quality Work, Free Estimates Member of Better Business Bureau
MIRACLE MOVING
Service to fridges, stoves, washers, dryers & dishwashers. Reasonable. Also Appliance Removal Call Mark (604)536-9092
JUNK REMOVAL By RECYCLE-IT! 604.587.5865 www.recycleitcanada.ca
NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring.
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PLUMBING
FIXIT PLUMBING & HEATING H/W Tanks, Reno’s, Boilers, Furn’s. Drain Cleaning. Ins. (604)596-2841 BRO MARV PLUMBING Plumbing, heating, clogged drains BBB. (604)582-1598, bromarv.com 10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Call Aman: 778-895-2005
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HOME IMPROVEMENTS
Brads Junk Removal.com. Same Day Service. Affordable Rates! 604.220.JUNK (5865)
WHITE ROCK RUBBISH REMOVAL
10% off with this ad RELIABLE, SERVICE 7 days a week
“White Rock & South Surrey’s Leading Renovator since 1989�
Designing and renovating new kitchens, bathrooms, basements, house make-overs and additions since 1989
Call for FREE in-home consultation In-house design team and cabinet shop
www.mpbconstruction.com b Showroom: Unit 62 - 15515 24th Ave. (at King George Blvd.) Tel: 604-538-9622
AUCTIONS
BUD HAYNES & WARD’S Firearms Auction. Saturday, March 7, 10 a.m., 11802 - 145 St., Edmonton, Alberta. One Man’s Collection, store dispersal, case lots, ammo, etc. Consign now. Catalogue w/pictures online. Phone 403-347-5855 / 780451-4549; w w w. b u d h ay n e s a u c t i o n s . c o m ; www.WardsAuctions.com.
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APPLIANCES Peace Arch Appliance
2 coats any colour
(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint.
Check out bcclassified.com’s Employment and Career Sections in the 100’s for information 604-575-5555 Across the street - across the world Real Professionals, Reas. Rates. Best in every way! 604-721-4555.
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PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299
CALL ROGER 604-
968-0367 329 PAINTING & DECORATING
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BURIAL PLOTS
Cremation Plots in Victory Memorial Park, current value $1200/ea, asking $975/ea. Call: 604-802-2084
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UNDER $200
FRIDGE with freezer on top. Only 2 yrs/old Frigidaire, exc cond. $200. Call 604-542-5586. PIANO - Waldner - Over strung upright iron Grande. $200. Call 604-542-5586.
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OFFICE SPACES 2nd oor ofďŹ ce spaces from 234 sq/ft - 359 sq/ft.
*WHITE ROCK SQUARE 1480 Foster St - 347 sq/ft
Sundial Apartments
Call 536-5639 to view/rates
WHITE ROCK NEWLY RENOD 1 bdrm, $865/mo. Avail now. Quiet, well kept building. Hot water incl. Nr shops, bus, & hospital.
Call 604-538-4599
WHITE ROCK, waterfront viewsuite on Marine Dr. 2 Bdrms, 2 baths, hrdwd flrs, 1120 sq.ft., all appls, gas F/P, 3rd flr, 2 u/g prkg. N/S. A Million Dollar View! $1800/mo. Call Art (604)767-1999.
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OCEAN PARK. quiet wooded retreat 3 bdrm immac apt in 4-plex, Suit mature adult(s) short walk to beach plaza’s & bus, gas f/p 4 appls, 2 decks, sh ldry, tons of strg, fully fncd bckyrd N/S pets welcome, $1295 + sh util (604)376-9332 S.SURREY Summerfield beautiful large 1 bdrm +den in 2 yr/old home w/d, d/w, walk to beach. $1000/mo incl utils, net &cable. 604-802-3569.
WHITE ROCK central 1bdrm, share w/d, incl utils/cable/net, f/p, priv ent, patio, prkg, clean & quiet. Ns/np. Suits one. $850/mo. 604-535-6622.
HOMES FOR RENT
1.24 ACE. 4 Bedrooms 3600sft., dble Gar., Back onto Coq River, 5 mins to Coq. Malls. $2800/mo. 604649-8987 CRESCENT BEACH. Heritage Waterfront home. Avail immed-June 2015 with flexibility. 4 Bedroom furnished, 1914 beach house with lots of space. Woodburning fireplace, large verandah, 5 appliances. $2200/mo. Utils not incl. No Cats. Call Scott 604-640-4170
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SUITES, UPPER
OCEAN PARK. Stroll to Crescent Beach, great location, charming 3 bdrm home tucked in quiet Crescent Heights. Updated 1300 sq.ft. home with hardwood floors, modern kitchen & decor, W/D, D/W, wood burning f/p, deck, yard, garden. Near schools & transit. N/P please. N/S only. Recent ref’s req’d, $1700/mo. Avail Mar 1. Please call 604-542-1904. S. SURREY. Large 3 bdrm upper, 1600 sq.ft., 1.5 bath, 5 appl, f/p, on landscaped acre, cvrd prkg. New paint & carpets. NP/NS. Avail now. $1700/mo incl utils. (604)535-2044 WHITE ROCK Furn’d bright studio/ bdrm, oceanview patio. $680 + $40 utils: incl heat/light/cble/net & lndry. NS/NP. Avail immed. 778-881-0169
TOWNHOUSES
RON Morin
RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO
2 BEDROOM suite for rent in beautiful White Rock! $1100 mo. Completely renovated suite in quiet desirable neighbourhood. Walking distance to all amenities, shopping, bus, restaurants, banking. 773 sq.ft. N/P,N/S Heat, H/W included, one parking spot, small storage. Coin laundry on site. 778-847-8451.
SOUTHWEST ROOFING • Cedar Restoration • Asphalt • Torch-On • Re-Roofs Since 85 604-760-7937
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.Hayden Painting 778-229-0236 Family Owned & Operated Ryan 778.229.0236
Interior/Exterior Specialist Fully Insured Top Quality Fast Work Many Years Experience FREE Estimate
APARTMENT/CONDO
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HOMES WANTED WE BUY HOMES BC
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• Basement Suites • Kitchens • Baths • Remodels • Additions • Flooring • Painting • Drywall • Much More Since 1972 Dan 778-837-0771
Proudly serving Delta, S.Surrey and White Rock, since 1995.
MISC. FOR SALE
STEEL BUILDINGS...�REALLY BIG SALE!� All steel building models and sizes. Plus extra savings. Buy now and we will store until spring. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422 www.pioneersteel.ca
RENTALS
WHITE ROCK Near shops, beach, hospital, amenities. 1 Bedroom quiet apt. $795/mo. N/S. N/P. Rent incl heat, h/w, cable, prkg. References required.
STEEL BUILDINGS/METAL BUILDINGS 60% OFF! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca.
TOTAL RENOVATIONS Repair, Replace, Remodel...
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SAWMILLS from only $4,397 MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800566-6899 Ext:400OT.
LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE
Thomas Alexander Contracting Inc.
UNDER $300
RENTALS
COLLECTOR ORGAN YAMAHA ELECTRIC ORGAN Exc cond! $300 firm. 604-535-1525
AFFORDABLE MOVING
All trades at your disposal within your budget, with timely and quality workmanship.
Call Al 604-970-7083
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
Peninsula Prop Management
ACTIVE SENIOR 1 & 2 Bedrooms Well maintained Concrete High Rise in White Rock close to shopping.
Swimming Pool & All Amenities.
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UTILITIES INCLUDED. NS/NP
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SMALL STUDIO or 1 bdrm. by quiet, stable, fully employed, excellent local references. No kids or pets. Work M-F, most weekends out of town. Suite15@outlook.com
CRESTWOOD MANOR
1321 Foster St. 1 BDRM $905/mo IN WELL MAINTAINED NEWLY UPDATED BUILDING. Heat, hot water and secured u/g parking stalls included. No pets, No smoking.
Call: 604-760-7882 SEMIAHMOO MALL. Clean, large 1 bdrm apt w/deck, avail now. $750 incl heat & hot/water. 778-241-2609
Skyline Apts White Rock Quiet community oriented living.
1 & 2 Bdrm Suites Hot Water & U/G Parking Incl
Call 604-536-8499 www.cycloneholdings.ca
~ Fir Apartments ~ 1455 Fir St WHITE ROCK 1 Bdrm units avail now Heat & hot wtr incl. Swimming pool & rec room On site mgr
Call 604-536-0379 White Rock ~ 1243 Best St 1 BDRM SUITE Southside-Bright & Sunny Top Floor, Hardwood flrs, Balcony. $795/incl heat/hwater 100% SMOKE FREE BLDG NO PETS ~ ADULT ORIENTED
Call 604-536-8428 WHITE ROCK bright bachelor $730 and a 1 bdrm $830/mo. Both have ocean views, 4x8 storage & prkg, and incl heat & water. Avail Feb 1st. N/S. Call (604)360-1403. WHITE ROCK, Haighton Manor, 1 bdrm avail. balc, heat/h/w, quiet bldg, ctrl loc, ns/np, 604-531-6714 haightonmanor@terracrestpm.com
WANTED TO RENT
TRANSPORTATION 845
.Hugh & McKinnon Rentals 604-541-5244.
S.SURREY 142nd/16th Ave. Lrg 3 bdr house, walk to beach. Avail now $1600/mo Susan 604-805-0579 S.SURREY Grandview Corners. 5 bdrm 2 level house, 9 yrs/old. S/S appl’s, fenced b/yard. Avail immed. $2200/mo. 604-880-3099 S. SURREY, newly renov 3 bdrm home with 3 car garage on lge lot, clse to schl/park. $2700/mo yard maint incl. Avail now (604)541-9082 S. SURREY/White Rock. 20/140th SxS large, bright 5bdr duplex, 3 bdr up, 2 bdr down with kitchenette, 2.5 bath, large fenced backyard, cov’d pkng. NS/NP, Ref’s req, $1800/mo + utils. Mar. 1st. Cat ok. Clse to ament. 604-541-6263 after 5:30pm.
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HOMES FOR RENT
White Rock - FANTASTIC OCEAN VIEW HOME FOR RENT 15444 Royal Ave. 3 bdrm, 2 baths, 2185 sq/ft living space. All appls incl.N/S. Longterm lease. Avail now Ref’s req’d. $2500/mo. Call for more info: 604-817-5117. WHITE ROCK Ocean Park: 3 bdrm rancher, 5 appls, huge garage, lane access. Avail now. $2200/mo +utils. Call (778)809-9295.
SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-721-4528 #1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME 604.683.2200 The Scrapper
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604-538-5100
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