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Should the rich pay more? Tom Fletcher, B.C. legislature reporter for Black Press, weighs in on the provincial government’s tax cuts for high-income earners. See Page A6

Kinder Morgan defends spill plan secrecy Response details to be kept private from general public for ‘security’ reasons Wanda Chow

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Reagan Belan, the chief steward for the Teaching Support Staff Union at Simon Fraser University, says her group has collected more than 500 signatures on a petition calling for an end to mandatory enrolment of foreign students into the private Guard.me health insurance program. SFU argues that the program’s coverage exceeds what’s offered in more economical plans and keeps student needs a priority. See full story, page 8.

Anti-terror bill goes too far, Burnaby MP argues Wanda Chow

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What do Burnaby Mayor Derek Corrigan, gardening grannies along the Arbutus corridor and truckers serving local ports have in common? They could all find themselves the targets of Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) or RCMP operations if a proposed anti-terrorism bill is passed in

Parliament, according to BurnabyDouglas New Democrat MP Kennedy Stewart. Bill C-51 defines “activity that undermines the security of Canada” as including that which interferes with “the economic or financial stability of Canada” and “critical infrastructure.” As Stewart said in the House of

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CHOICEquotes Kennedy Stewart, NDP It’s not that you’ve actually done anything, it’s just that you have said that you may do something.

Commons recently, that could apply to Corrigan, who has said in media reports that he would lie down

in front of bulldozers to stop the proposed Trans Mountain pipeline expansion from going ahead. Conservative MP Ted Opitz (Etobicoke Centre) responded that “a warrant would never be issued” if there were Charter implications and it “did not pass muster with a judge.”

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Kinder Morgan Canada will provide details of its emergency response plans directly to governments and first responders, but on the condition the information be kept private, said company President Ian Anderson. The National Energy Board (NEB) ruled that Kinder Morgan is not required to make the emergency plans for its Trans Mountain pipeline public as part of the review process for its expansion proposal. The company has been roundly criticized by opponents of the project, including the City of Burnaby, for not releasing the plans already. Please see ‘WHO SHOULD GET WHAT?’, A11

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“I really did obtain the Toggy and Andy won’t goats in good faith,” she be going anywhere just said. yet. Mayor Derek Alexandra Lezo, Corrigan assured her owner of the pair of “no one’s thought pet pygmy goats, was anything but you were ordered by Burnaby City entirely innocent in this.” Hall to find a new home But city staff were for them by March 3. obligated to respond to But after Lezo the complaint made by appealed to council someone after they saw on Monday, city staff the sign. will be looking into the One of the challenges feasibility of allowing for city staff is to pygmy goats as pets in determine whether a Burnaby backyards. bylaw could be created Lezo asked for the that could apply to animals to be reclassified everyone and offer as domestic pets in the safeguards to ensure city and to establish pet pygmy goats don’t a bylaw setting out become a problem in the requirements for their city. owners. Lezo’s presentation She stressed that was applauded by a pygmy goats are not farm MArIO BArteL / neWsLeADer group of supporters, Alexandra Lezo is mustering neighbourhood support to help her keep her pet pygmy goats, Andy and Toggy. She was a fact not lost on animals and have fewer recently informed by the City of Burnaby that the goats that live in her backyard are in contravention of the city’s diseases communicable Corrigan. zoning bylaws. to humans than dogs “You have a lot of or cats. The goats’ diet allies out there, including consists mainly of hay and alfalfa, which don’t ago. She wasn’t aware that the zoning of her South my executive assistant, who has probably told me attract rats, and they don’t attract coyotes any more Burnaby property doesn’t allow goats to be kept. those goats are cute twice a day for the last week,” than other pets. Such properties must be zoned for agricultural use. he said. They’re easy to clean up after, with excrement Since then, Lezo’s pets have become a fixture in But the issue will require careful consideration similar to that of rabbits, and they are quiet, only the neighbourhood. There were no complaints until because it could have far-reaching ramifications, he making noise when they see their “human friends” about a month ago when she put up a sign about the added. and then only for a short time, Lezo said. goats to help educate children from nearby Clinton Coun. Nick Volkow also appeared supportive. They’re safe and approachable animals “with a Elementary School. “People keep great Danes in the city and they’re calming therapeutic effect,” she said. She got the letter from city hall not long about five or six times the size of a pygmy goat, for They would need a minimum amount of yard afterwards. cryin’ out loud.” space and secured shelters to protect them from Lezo stressed that before she got the goats Lezo also suggested pet pygmy goats could be predators, she said, noting her yard offers 1,800 she consulted Burnaby’s animal control bylaw licensed like dogs, something that already happens square feet for the goats and they are locked in their department and called city hall. The staff person in cities such as San Francisco and Seattle. sheds at night. she spoke with referred her to animal bylaws again, Council directed city staff to report back on the Lezo acquired the neutered goats 11 months which did not have any restrictions on goats. issue.

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The definition of what’s covered in Bill It won’t matter if any laws have actually the Arbutus corridor in Vancouver, where C-51 includes not just the activities of been violated, Stewart said. for years locals have planted community terrorist groups, but anything that could “It’s not that you’ve actually done anything gardens. impact economic activity, such it’s just that you have “That’s a national railway line. as incidents involving pipelines, said that you may do If they said they were going to railways and ports. something.” disrupt train activity I could see If Corrigan says he’ll lay down And it won’t just that [bill] extending [to that case],” in front of a bulldozer, “there’s a be terrorists in the Stewart said. question as to whether or not the usual sense that will be The truckers’ strike at the Port mayor would be seen as a potential targeted. of Vancouver last year could also terrorist threat to this pipeline,” “The concern with have fallen under the mandate of Stewart said. this bill is that it extends the bill, he added. “And then CSIS would over all kinds of The NDP has voted against have the ability to disrupt this folks who just may the bill because “the mandate CORRIGAN STEWART communication and to more not want something is way too broad. It’s essentially deeply surveil the mayor and then going through their Canada’s secret police,” Stewart to report to the RCMP. And the RCMP backyard.” said of CSIS. would have more powers to interview the He offers the example of those opposed to “This is really a creeping mandate of a mayor about his intentions.” CP Rail resuming operations on its line along very unaccountable security force.”

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PHOTO OF THE WEEK: Charlotte Rittel got this shot on Feb. 16 near Metrotown SkyTrain Station, with the buildings of the Metrotower complex reflecting the sunset. “I was thinking it was nice to come home to such a lovely sight (as opposed to darkness) at the end of a long Monday,” Charlotte says.

What gives with gas? The continued jump in gas prices in the Lower Mainland is completely mystifying. There was a brief window in January when prices at the pump fell below $1 per litre, coming at least a little closer to prices in other parts of North America. The taxes on gas in Metro Vancouver are high – largely due to the 17 cents per litre that TransLink takes – but it seemed gas prices were finally starting to reflect low world oil prices. Oil prices have gone up a bit since that time, but not significantly. On Monday, the price of crude oil was under $49.50 (U.S.) per barrel – down by close to 50 per cent from the highs of last year. But retail gas prices in the Lower Mainland seem to have little connection to world oil prices. After they fell below $1 per litre, they went up to $1.03, then $1.06, then $1.11, then $1.16 and, as of Monday, they sat at $1.21.9. Meanwhile, in Edmonton, the price for a litre of gas is 84 cents. In all areas of Western Canada, outside B.C., it is less than $1 per litre. There is no explanation as to why prices at the pump continue to rise. Most of the gasoline consumed in Metro Vancouver comes from refineries in Alberta and northwest Washington, although the Chevron refinery in Burnaby does supply a significant amount of fuel. There have been no new taxes added. The exchange rate, due to the lower Canadian dollar, does add a little bit to the price, but there is no way it is responsible for a 20-per-cent increase in one month. It’s hard not to come to the conclusion that big gas retailers, who in effect set the price by matching each other, have concluded that Lower Mainland drivers won’t notice if the price creep continues on a day-by-day basis. The heavily taxed residents of this area, who pay sky-high prices for housing and are being hit with added government service fees, deserve to get a break at the pumps.

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Why cut taxes for the rich? The B.C. government’s third straight budget surplus is the main battleground for provincial politicians this spring, with little else on the order paper to argue about. The main conflict is over the tax cut for the rich that results from removing a two-year surtax on personal income greater than $150,000 a year. It’s an outrage, says the NDP, starving our threadbare government services of more than $200 million over the next three years. NDP leader John Horgan set the tone in his reply to Finance Minister Mike de Jong’s budget speech: “I can appreciate that the minister was celebrating with the champagne-and-caviar set, but the rest of British Columbia saw $700 million in increased fees and taxes on their backs.” Old news, de Jong replied. It was a temporary surtax on highincome earners to help get B.C. out of its post-recession red ink and it expired as it was legislated to do. This political theatre doesn’t help people understand what’s

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actually going on. First, a lot of that red ink was B.C. Liberal blood from dismantling the Harmonized Sales Tax and repaying Ottawa for that failed experiment. Second, this temporary tax on the rich was a political strategy by de Jong and Premier Christy Clark, limping into an election most expected them to lose. De Jong’s debut budget in February 2013 also accelerated a small increase in corporate income tax, stealing two populist planks from Adrian Dix’s NDP platform. Ending the surtax not only kept a promise, it kept B.C. competitive with Alberta on personal income taxes. High wage earners and many of their businesses are more mobile every year, which is why this year’s budget also extended

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tax breaks for high-tech and digital media companies. Another tweak in de Jong’s budget was to increase the lowincome cutoff for personal income tax from $18,000 to $19,000. Those with the lowest incomes are relieved not only of income tax but also medical premiums, which continue to march up by another four per cent, and are mostly paid by employers. As with the federal election set for this fall, we will hear a lot about the burden on the vaguely defined “middle class.” In B.C. they have to dig deeper for car insurance, hydro, ferry rides and post-secondary tuition, while those top-hatted Champagne-sippers party on with their tax holiday. Well, not exactly. Here’s an assessment from Philip Cross, research co-ordinator at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute and former chief economic analyst at Statistics Canada. Just after the 2013 B.C. election, Cross noted that Canada, its provinces, Europe and the United States have all been adjusting their tax systems to increase the load on

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wealthier people and ease it from the poor. This has closed the wage gap considerably in Canada. By 2010, the top 20 per cent of earners were paying 58.3 per cent of all income taxes. That’s up from 50 per cent in 1976, showing how long Canada’s income taxes have been “progressive.” This is the main reason why “income inequality,” that other great cause of the left, started levelling off in Canada around 1998. Cross points to measures like the low-income exemption from income tax. By 2013, the bottom 40 per cent of Canadian households were paying just 6.8 per cent of income taxes, and more than one-third of income tax filers were paying none at all. Cross asks and answers the central question: Should the rich pay more? “If it’s a misinformed attempt to compensate for imaginary losses of low-income people, the answer is clearly no.” Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press.

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WHOSE FAMILY COMES FIRST? It looks like Christy Clark and her B.C. Liberal party has decided to help themselves and all their rich friends with a nice hefty tax break. Never mind the seniors, or the other people on low incomes. In the mean time every thing else goes up – MSP, hydro and necessities such as food. She also likes getting others to do her dirty work, such as with the transit referendum on the proposed 0.5-per-cent sales tax by

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HARPER DOESN’T SPEAK FOR EVERYONE The right to wear a veil – a niqab – while taking the citizenship oath has been reaffirmed for a Muslim woman by the Federal Court of Canada. Prime Minister Stephen Harper says the government is appealing the ruling to a higher court, arguing that it is “offensive” to cover one’s face while pledging allegiance and that, in Canada, “this is not the way we do things.” He is wrong. It is exactly the way we do things. Canada is a multicultural nation. We not only accept and respect differences in religious and cultural beliefs and practices, but we pride ourselves on ensuring that each of us is guaranteed the right to pursue the traditions that are rooted in our heritage. Tolerance of diversity is a Canadian reality. There may be some who are uncomfortable with this concept of being Canadian. So be it. But when Stephen Harper in his role as the prime minister states unequivocally that “we” are offended by an ethnic practice, he presumes too much. He does not speak on my behalf nor, I believe, on behalf of the vast majority of Canadians. Perhaps it is he – not someone who dresses or prays differently – who should change his ways.

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and therefore responsible for their own misery (Comment, The NewsLeader, Feb. 18). Christophersen lives in a fantasy. Reality is very different. Reality is the daily struggle for survival that poor people face. In no particular order, reality is that most post-secondary teachers in Canada, all of whom have an extensive university education, can never find more than temporary work at a fairly low wage. Reality is that the new TransLink CEO earns $35,000 a month. Reality is that all the wealth of this country is being transferred to the richest people. Reality is that we bring in lots of temporary foreign workers to do jobs that unemployed Canadians could do, because you can pay them peanuts. Reality is that many highly skilled immigrants are forced to work at low-skill, low-wage jobs. Reality is that a large number of the veterans that we send overseas to fight in imperialist wars come home and wind up on the street or commit suicide. Reality is that the government of Canada puts a lot of effort into suppressing democracy, but none at all into making sure that every Canadian has a job or a place to live. Reality is that welfare rates in B.C. are not only well below the poverty line, they are below the survival line. Reality is that the B.C. government is giving a $230-million tax cut to the richest two per cent while cutting services for everyone else. Reality is that one in seven children across this entire country live below the poverty line. According to Christophersen, that’s hundreds of thousands of Canadian children who are drug addicts or mentally defective and therefore deserve to live in misery. Reality is that most homeless people are homeless because they couldn’t afford anywhere to live. All of this has been extensively documented. Shame on Christophersen.

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Union pans SFU’s health plan Union calls for cancellation of insurance for international students; university says goal is to ensure adequate coverage The Teaching Support Staff Union (TSSU) wants Simon Fraser University to cancel the contract it says is providing overpriced health insurance to international students. On Wednesday morning, the TSSU presented a 500-name petition to university officials calling for cancellation of the

plan with Guard.me, a Canadian company specializing in insurance for students studying or working abroad, as well as teachers, faculty and staff. It wants the plan replaced by a more affordable one and for SFU to assist international students in enrolling in the B.C. Medical Services Plan.

The insurance is supposed to cover the three-month waiting period before new residents of B.C. are eligible to enrol in MSP, said TSSU Chief Steward Reagan Belan. But the premiums continue to be charged unless the students opt out, making it akin to negative-option billing.

CHOICEquotes Tim Rahilly, SFU We picked a plan very much based on the needs of our students.

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are mental health concerns. There’s a huge range in rates and plans across the province, including those geared for emergencies only. “We’ve seen an increase in international students seeking medical care when we think they ought to. Certainly, before, when we had optional plans, we had cases where students were not going to hospitals and the doctors when they really needed to,” Rahilly said. “We picked a plan very much based on the needs of our students. The TSSU has just a few members that are captured in this plan and their view seems to be very different from the rank-andfile international students at the university.” As for the five per cent returned to SFU by the provider, Rahilly stressed it’s a fee of about $4.50 to help cover the costs of a staff person to administer the plan, and is “not an uncommon practice.” Rahilly noted 15 per cent of international students come to SFU with health insurance in place so they don’t have to pay for the Guard.me coverage at all. And SFU offers assistance to students to apply for MSP coverage. Students are covered for their first semester at SFU then have 30 days into their second semester to demonstrate they have MSP coverage to opt out of the plan. By then, he said more than 40 per cent of the students still don’t have MSP coverage. “To us, the risk of having students who are not properly covered by basic medical insurance is really high.”

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BCA outspends rival t l o b d a h by nearly 17 times S Ruling civic party raised $485K during campaign compared to Burnaby First’s $28K Wanda Chow

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It’s perhaps no surprise that the Burnaby Citizens Association, which swept all civic seats for the third election in a row last November, outspent its closest rival during the campaign. The extent of the difference, however, is. In campaign financial disclosures released this week, the BCA lists total revenues as $484,649. It spent $473,729 and ended up with a surplus of $10,810. Their rival party, the Burnaby First Coalition, lists both revenues and expenses of $28,345. None of the BCA’s candidates listed personal campaign revenues or expenses, since its campaigns are centralized. As it was, the BCA already had $156,148 in the bank before the campaign period started, then added another $326,085 in contributions. Of that, the largest portion – $161,325 – was from trade unions; $144,100 was from corporations; and $18,110 was from individuals. BCA candidates each

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Millennium Gilmore Properties Ltd., whose directors Pete and Shahram Malek developed the Olympic Village project in Vancouver, contributed $2,000. Corporate contributors included: Bonny’s Taxi Ltd. ($3,000); Burnaby

Select Metrotown Taxi ($2,000); Chris Dikeakos Architects Inc. ($5,500); Gateway Casinos & Entertainment ($2,500); Rennie Marketing Systems ($5,000); and Community Savings Credit Union ($1,250). Trade unions adding to the BCA’s pot included $91,125 from

Canadian Union of Public Employees local 23, which represents workers at the City of Burnaby; the Burnaby Firefighters local 323 ($4,000); CUPE BC ($24,625); CUPE local 379, representing support staff a Burnaby school district ($11,125); CUPE local 873, representing ambulance

paramedics ($1,000); Hospital Employees Union ($8,375); and the BC Government and Service Employees’ Union ($10,000). The BCA even got something of a celebrity endorsement with $5,000 contributed by Winning Edge Management, whose directors are Amber

and Lewis Bublé, parents of Burnaby music superstar Michael Bublé. For Burnaby First, the largest contributions from its candidates came from Helen Ward ($900); and $1,000 contributions from Linda Hancott, Matthew Hartney, Maria Parente, Ray

Power, Jason Chan, Benjamin Seebaran, Francesca Zumpano and Keith Tong. Mayoral candidate Daren Hancott also gave more than $1,100. Among companies contributing to Burnaby First were Dale Sandhu Personal Real Estate ($1,000); Yousofi Financial Services

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Inc. ($250); Deol and Company ($250); Great Pacific Capital Corp. ($500); The Burnaby Orthopedic Source ($200). United Phytomed Corporation gave $200. The company’s director is listed in the disclosure as Frank Liang, the same name as a former activist for Burnaby Parents Voice. The Foundation for Better Government, whose directors are listed as Chang Chen and Colin Simkus, gave a total of $2,400 to Burnaby First. Individual donors included Bruce Friesen ($1,681), former Burnaby-Lougheed B.C. Liberal candidate Kenneth Kramer ($100). While most Burnaby First candidates listed nominal amounts on their personal financial disclosures, Hartney listed a personal contribution of $542, Maria Parente donated $1,160 herself, and Heather Leung listed $1,820 in donations, mainly from individuals, but including $670 in anonymous contributions. Nick Kvenich listed contributions of $1,368, including $518 of his own money. Another $250 came from Mainland Communications Inc., whose directors are Brian Bonney and Mark Robertson, both former B.C. Liberal operatives currently charged with offences under the Election Act. Kvenich also received $300 each from East Village Insurance Agency and Global Business Canada, the latter whose directors are former BurnabyLougheed Liberal MLA Harry Bloy and Katherine Rawluk. Among expenses, the BCA spent more than $34,000 on research and polling, while Burnaby First did not spend anything on those services. In fact, that BCA expense was more than the new party had available to spend in total.

Friday, February 27, 2015 NewsLeader A11

NDP candidate for Burnaby North-Seymour chosen Wanda Chow

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Retired Provincial Court Chief Judge Carol Baird Ellan will be the New Democrat candidate for Burnaby North-Seymour in this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s federal election. Baird Ellan was chosen at a nomination meeting held Sunday in Burnaby. The riding is a new one created by the federal electoral boundaries commission that combines both North Burnaby and North Vancouver. Baird Ellan, endorsed by Burnaby Mayor Derek Corrigan, has lived in North Vancouver for more than 30 years. In 2000 she became the first female chief

judge of the Provincial Court in B.C. In 2012 she retired from the bench and has since focused on providing affordable legal services to families and volunteer work helping families in crisis. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This new riding is going to need a leader who can bring communities â&#x20AC;&#x201C; on both sides of the Inlet â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Â together,â&#x20AC;? she said in a press release. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As a candidate, and more importantly, as an MP, I will work hard every day to accomplish that.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Carol has broken barriers throughout her remarkable career and, since retiring, Carol has demonstrated her clear commitment to social

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Snow levels in the mountains of southwestern B.C. are exceptionally low. And while that’s halted skiing at some hills, it may also mean trouble in the months

ahead for local water users and migrating salmon. The B.C. River Forecast Centre’s latest snow survey shows the Lower Fraser watershed has a snowpack of just 45 per cent of the long-term average and

Vancouver Island is even lower at just 15 per cent of normal. “These are very low for this time of year,” said River Forecast Centre hydrologist Tobi Gardner. He said the warm winter in the Lower

Mainland and some very wet winter storms, followed by a mostly dry and mild February, have conspired to melt much of the lower and midelevation snow. Some specific sampling locations are in record low territory.

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Fraser, Spuzzum Creek at 20 per cent, Wahleach Lake at 26 per cent and the Chilliwack River at 44 per cent are all at or near record low readings. Metro Vancouver officials say it’s too soon to predict if a lack of snow will force unusual watering restrictions come June as a conservation measure. Reservoirs that supply the Metro

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CHOICEquotes Tobi Gardner, River Forecast Centre The flood risk is certainly not increased but I think it’s too early to say there is not a threat.

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Reykjavik, Iceland. averages about six hours. We’re just about It’s as though we are driving over an hour and a half before sunrise. breakfast cereal. At that time, I’ll better be able to see these The “crunch, crunch, crunch, crunch” capable SUVs and their performance abilsound of the crisp snow below the ities. Right now, I’m feeling its four-wheel all-new 2015 Land Rover Discovery drive (4WD) system at work. The standard Sport’s cabin is both appetizing and Terrain Response system is set to snow/ice/ unnerving. gravel, and the seat warmers are on full As we traverse The studded tires bite into the slipblast. pery surface, which calms the nerves the topography, it’s I’m also feeling the comfort and hospitality almost as though but visibility is slim to none – save of its gracefully executed cabin and am that illuminated by our headlights enjoying the calm of the interior environone of the Norse – and traction changes after every ment. It might be frigid and rough outside, gods, or trolls, is rotation of the rubbers. Yet, I have but not from where I’m sitting. looking over us confidence in myself, the tires and The Discovery Sport will be available with from above and a vehicle whose DNA stems from one engine in Canada, and a great one at a lineage of predecessors born in that. It’s a 2.0L, turbocharged 4-cylinder shaking a sifter of environments devoid of traction. with 240 horsepower and 250 lb-ft of powdered sugar. Though it’s 9:08 a.m., the sun has yet torque. It’s then matched with a 9-speed Alexandra Straub to show itself and a blanket of pitch automatic transmission whose shifts black envelops the country. To add are as smooth as some of the ice we’re to the ambiance, Iceland is a place driving upon. It doesn’t feel underpowwhere mythical beings are embedded in its folklore! ered yet is relatively humble in power numbers. As we traverse the topography, it’s almost as though Regardless, for what most people will do with this, one of the Norse gods, or trolls, is looking over us from it’s plenty. above and shaking a sifter of powdered sugar. This There’s also room for up to seven passengers (there’s dusting of snow is a fanciful act of beauty in the dark a 5+2 configuration with stadium seating available) setting. and a wading depth of 600mm (24-inches), which I can’t see much around me. At all. But I know that we tested out as we crossed a river. Yes, a river. one side of the trail we’re navigating is a steep drop Just don’t open your doors for any reason in the off. While I’d love to drift the compact luxury SUV process. through some fantastic curves on these abandoned Other premium features include six USB outroads, now is not the time to try to be a hero. I’ll wait lets, 829L of cargo space behind the second for another opportunity and the absence of a cliff. row seats and an infotainment system that is In 100 metres, we will be turning left onto a street fairly intuitive to use. whose name I couldn’t pronounce correctly even if the Throughout the day, our travels took us over prize was a large sum of money. Streets in this part almost every imaginable surface in Iceland: of Iceland are not marked per se. We best follow the snow, ice, gravel, rocks, rivers, pavement, water GPS-based instruction if we want to stay on track. and more. Iceland’s sliver of sunlight per day during the winter When we ended our adventure in Reykjavik, the “tap,

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tap, tap, tap” of the studded tires resembled that of a mouse tap-dancing. The pitter-patter over the cobblestone streets meant our day was done, but not without being filled with everlasting memories. Iceland, a country that is hauntingly barren yet its winter beauty suggests a feeling of warmth (along with its geothermal baths and activity.) And the companionship of the Land Rover Discovery Sport only added to the magic of the world’s northernmost capital city. The Land Rover Discovery Sport is set to arrive this spring and has a starting MSRP of $41,490.

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Madama Butterfly: Puccini’s classic opera is performed by Burnaby Lyric Opera, featuring Gina McLellan Moral, Nicolas Rhind, Francesca Corrado and Geoffrey Schellenberg. They bring to life the tragic story of a beautiful young geisha who falls in love and marries an American naval lieutenant w h o re t u r n s t o A m e r i c a shortly after their wedding. For three long years she raises their son and faithfully awaits her husband’s return. When he finally does, it is to take his son back to America with him. Puccini’s magnificent music soars throughout this heartbreaking story of love, betrayal, and the clashing of two cultures in the late 1890s. When: Feb. 28, 8 p.m. Where: Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 6450 Deer Lake Ave., Burnaby. Tickets and info: shadboltcentre.com Preserving Nikkei History: Scott Owens, collection manag er, speaks on how artifacts, photographs and writings are preserved at the Nikkei National Museum. Includes a special behind-thescenes tour in the collections vault, and tips on how to preserve your family’s old photos, artifacts and writings. Free. When: Saturday, Feb. 28, 3 p.m. Where: Nikkei

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At Bradley House you’re just steps to the natural amenities of Coquitlam River and Lafarge Lake, yet top schools, shops, the Evergreen Line, performing arts venues and eateries are just minutes away.

Bradley House features unparalleled location within Coquitlam Looking for a move-in ready apartment conveniently located in Coquitlam Town Centre? Look no further than Bradley House by Polygon - the latest collection of two-bedroom residences located in the master-planned community of Windsor Gate. Offering the perfect combination of convenient location and impressive interiors, Bradley House is an easy place to picture your life. “When you live at Bradley House, you’re not just a homeowner,” says sales manager Theresa Liljedahl. “You’re part of an exciting, welldesigned master-planned community that has become Central Coquitlam’s premier place to live.” A connected-community in a flourishing neighbourhood, Bradley House is only minutes away from urban amenities like Coquitlam Town Centre, with over 200 shops and services, as well as top schools like Pinetree Secondary and David Lam campus at Douglas College. You can also explore the great outdoors, with nearby Coquitlam River and Lafarge Lake, or enjoy access to endless parks. For the busy commuter, rapid transit options are readily available with the West Coast Express, and continue to expand with the Evergreen Line, expected to complete in fall 2016. This limited collection of homes showcases exceptional brick architecture and cedar detailing. Interiors are easy to love with nine-foot ceilings and open floor plans. Homes also feature designer kitchens with stone countertops, stainless steel appliances, and choice of dark or light laminate flat-panel cabinetry, as well as oversized windows and spacious decks and patios to extend your living space outside. “Residents will enjoy all the benefits of being a part of a well-established master-planned community, including membership to the exclusive

Contemporary interiors feature open plan layouts, gourmet kitchens with stone counters, stainless steel appliances and spacious decks or patios for outdoor living. Nakoma Club and its 18,000- square-feet of resort-style amenities,” says Liljedahl. “The Nakoma Club features an outdoor swimming pool, whirlpool, fully-equipped fitness studio, gymnasium, guest suites for out-of-town visitors, and an activity program that will keep you busy year-round.” With over 25,000 happy homeowners to date, Polygon is among the most well-established and highly respected home builders in British Co-

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lumbia, so it’s no wonder that Phase 1 at Bradley House sold out in less than two months. The second and final phase will launch on Saturday, February 28 at noon. The sales centre and three stunning display homes are located at 3107 Windsor Gate and is open noon to 5pm every day, except Fridays. For more information, call 604.942.8416 or visit polyhomes.com.

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This week’s feature properties ... NEW LISTING

OPEN SAT & SUN 2-4PM

#100 7501 Cumberland, Burnaby

#101 7533 Gilley Road, Bby

Beautiful 3 level, 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath, 1790 sf townhouse with greenbelt on both sides, 9’ ceilings on main, updated laminate & carpeting, updated quartz counters in kitchen & bths, gas f/p, insuite laundry, rec room & double garage down. Great gated complex, well maint’d & managed with outdoor pool, swirl pool, exercise centre & several green belts. Pets ok.

Beautiful 2 yr old, 3 level, 2 bdrms, 2 baths, 1067 sf + 461 sf tandem dble garage end unit in Casa D’Oro close to Skytrain, schools, shopping & recreation. This bright & spacious former show home feats high ceilings on main, modern white kitchen with Island & SS applcs, crown moldings, quality light fixtures + 3 ceiling fans, large closets with organizer, lots of built-in extra shelving & storage, sundeck + 2 patio/yard areas & 2 entrances. Pets & rentals ok. Household & outdoor furniture negotiable. Shows extremely well.

Priced at $588,000

Priced at $548,800

NEW LISTING

OPEN SAT 2-4PM

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OPEN SAT & SUN 2-4PM

OPEN SAT 12-1:30PM

#106 1065 Quayside

#227 15 6th Street

#308 608 Belmont Street

#301 327 9th Street

#2004 121 10th Street

Beautifully reno’d 1376 sf, 2 bdrm + den, 2 bath, SW corner suite in well maint’d & managed Quayside Tower II at NW Quay. This bright & spacious suite feats spacious open plan, newer kitch w/granite counters & SS applcs, updated baths, Italian tile & newer Carpets, gas f/p w/ mantle & built-ins, new lighting, paint, window coverings, extended DR that opens to a large patio w/fountain & private grassy area. Nothing to do but move in & enjoy life. This suite is NOT A GROUND FLOOR unit & security is excellent! Great amen w/indoor pool & gym. Unit is 1261 sf together w/permitted & approved interior LCP of 115 sf for a total of 1376 sf.

2 bdrm, corner unit townhome in the desirable, Whistler inspired, “Crofton” complex. This bright suite features a quaint front porch, lots of windows, laminate & tile floors, gas f/p, pass through from kitchen to dining area, covered balcony off the living room, laundry upstairs & bright master bdrm with cheater ensuite. This award winning development is located just steps from beautiful Queens Park, Canada Games Pool, Justice Institute, shopping, transit, schools & more.

1 year old, studio condo in the “Viceroy” located right in the heart of the Uptown area. This near new suite feats laminate flrs, granite counters, SS applcs, spa like bath w/soaker tub, Murphy bed & Peek-A-Boo” view of River. Great Bosa built concrete high rise w/exceptional amenities including social room with full size kitch, lounge, boardroom, outdoor f/p, gym & garden terrace. Rentals & pets ok.

Beautifully reno’d top floor 874 sq ft 2 bdrm 1.5 bath suite. Feats newer open kitch w/ granite counters & SS applcs, tile backsplash, newer baths, engineered HW laminate flrs, newer light fixtures, designer paint, master w/ walk in closet & much more. Building is well maint’d & managed, and has FREE shared laundry, sauna, meeting room, new boilers, roof, hallway upgrades, etc. 1 cat OK.

Amazing Mtn, river & city views from this 2 bd, 2 bath, NE facing, 1540 sf PENTHOUSE suite. Well maint’d & has great open floor plan. Feats gas f/p, insuite lndry, spacious rooms, & large 8’ x 12’ locker. Bldg is well maint’d & managed w/newer piping, halls & exterior paint.

Priced at $419,900

Priced at $379,900

Priced at $259,900

Priced at $258,800

1502 Dublin Street Gorgeous 4 yr old, 5788 sf, custom built 7 bdrm, 7 bath home on 66’ x 132’ corner lot. This home boast very high-end finishing with wok kitch & Butler pantry, floor to ceiling wndws in stairwell, engineered stone & hdwd floors, awesome media room down, 2 bdrm legal suite down, double garage & single carport. Home needs to be viewed to appreciate it’s grandeur.

Priced at $1,800,000

Priced at $494,000

#204 815 1st Street

#412 509 Carnarvon Street

Bright & spacious 1339 sf, 3 bdrm, 2.5 bath, 12 year old corner unit townhouse in Chesham Walk in Glenbrooke North. This great 2 level home feats hdwd floors, 9’ ceilings on main, maple kitch, wrap around balcony, gas f/p, insuite lndry, security system, 2 parking stalls & large storage unit. 2 pets (any size) ok.

Beautiful quiet & immaculate top floor 21 year old, 716 sf, 1 bdrm + storage room/den w/river views & just steps to Skytrain, Downtown, Quay, shopping & recreation. This lovely suite is very open w/gas f/p, insuite lndry, bright kitch w/ new Fisher Paykel fridge & eating area, laminate & tile floors, newer paint, cheater ensuite w/soaker tub & more. 2 small pets ok.

Priced at $429,900

Priced at $229,900

This week’s sold properties: 332 Ward St • #1504 - 11 E. Royal • 703 Prescott

TeamDaveVallee.com 604.526.2888

REMAX Advantage Realty Each office independently owned and operated

The NewsLeader’s A-List 2012 - Best Realtor REMAX Advantage Realty’s Top Sales Team 2003-2013

Kellie Vallee

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BREWERY DISTRICT H AV I N G E X T R A M O N E Y

T H E L O W E R M A I N L A N D ’ S B E S T V A L U E on T R A N S I T E A V E T T E N U

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SALES CENTRE 285 NELSON’S COURT

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30% OF HOMES UNDER $250,000 N O O N – 5 P M ( C LO S E D F R I DAYS ) I N F O @ T H E B R E W E R Y D I S T R I C T.C A T H E B R E W E R Y D I S T R I C T.C A 604.525.3941

This is not an offering for sale. One can only be made by way of a disclosure statement. Prices are subject to changed without notice. E.&O.E.

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AMAZING VALUE

8 fundamental reasons why Brentwood TWO is the best real estate value in Metro Vancouver.

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THE VISION Over $1 billion invested SHOPPING & DINING 350+ of the best fashion, dining, grocery, entertainment and services are all downstairs SERVICE & SECURITY Shape’s commitment to own, operate and manage all properties in their portfolio ENDLESS VIEWS An average balcony size of 167 sq.ft. with amazing views from every home

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TRANSIT AT YOUR DOOR 100 steps to Brentwood SkyTrain station ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Expect big holiday celebrations, events, live music & public markets year round AMAZING HOMES Side-by-side washer dryer, integrated appliances and Burnaby’s best kitchen VERIFIED VALUE A sound investment with long-term appreciation & quality living.

VISIT THE PRESENTATION CENTRE & THREE SHOW HOMES TODAY. 4567 LOUGHEED HIGHWAY, BURNABY (BRENTWOOD MALL). OPEN DAILY12-5PM THEAMAZINGBRENTWOOD.COM 604.563.8386

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HOMES FROM $299,000 - $2.6 MILLION. NOW SELLING.

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 114

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TRAVEL.............................................61-76 CHILDREN ........................................80-98 EMPLOYMENT .............................102-198 BUSINESS SERVICES...................203-387 PETS & LIVESTOCK ......................453-483

HIGHWAY OWNER OPERATORS $3500 SIGNING BONUS

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE...........503-587 REAL ESTATE ...............................603-696 RENTALS ......................................703-757 AUTOMOTIVE ..............................804-862 MARINE .......................................903-920

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INFORMATION SOAR is Pacific Coastal Airline’s in-flight magazine. This attractive business & tourism publication is published bi-monthly (6 times/year). Great impact for your BC Business. More than 280,000 passengers fly Pacific Coastal Airlines. Please call Annemarie 1.800.661.6335 or email fish@blackpress.ca

Van Kam’s group of companies req. Highway linehaul owner operators based in our Surrey terminal for runs throughout BC and Alberta. Applicants must have winter and mountain driving experience/training. We offer above average rates and an excellent employee beneﬁts package. To join our team of professional drivers, email a detailed resume, current driver’s abstract and details of your truck to: careers@vankam.com or Call 604-968-5488 or Fax: 604-587-9889 Only those of interest will be contacted.

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

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ACCOUNTING/ BOOKKEEPING

careers@escautomation.com BUILDING INTELLIGENCE. BUILDING SUCCESS.

108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES DEALERS REQUIRED- Be a part of Western Canada’s fastest growing snack business. Earn $8000$10000 cash every month servicing 100 snack boxes in your area. No experience necessary. Investment: $15,000. Some financing available. Call 604-930-6040.

Opportunity To Buy Janitorial Franchise

ANNUAL STARTING REVENUE $24,000 - $120,000 FINANCING AVAILABLE • Minimum $6,050 down payment • Guaranteed Cleaning Contracts • Includes Professional Training • On Going Support • Proven Worldwide Franchiser

604.434.7744 info@coverallbc.com www.coverallbc.com

EDUCATION

Shop from home! Check out our FOR SALE sections: class 500’s for Merchandise, 600’s for Real Estate, and for Automotive view our 800’s.

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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!

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 130

HELP WANTED

BC COLLEGE OF OPTICS - Optician / Contact Lens Fitter. 6 month course. 604.581.0101

HELP WANTED

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HELP WANTED

WAREHOUSING & MANUFACTURING

Work Today, Daily or Weekly Pay Apply 9AM to 2PM at: 118 – 713 Columbia Street

F/T position in Langley lubricants plant. Warehouse work, Mfg. and shipping / receiving. Must be capable of physical labour, computer usage, be meticulous and reliable. Exp. in manufacturing & warehousing preferred. We offer a long-term career with a ﬁnancially successful Co. + Beneﬁts + RRSP Plan. Send resume: hr@fuchs.com or fax: 604-888-1145

New West 604.522.4900 Contract Full-time In-House caregiver to parents: Full assistance for mother & supervision & direction for father with early dementia while I am at work. DUTIES: Assist with ADL, meal preparation & feeding assist, administer medication, monitor health status, companionship, housekeeping & laundry. EDUCATION: Completed High School & at least 6 months fulltime caregiver training. WAGE: $17.50/hr. WORK LOCATION: In family house, Sapperton area New Westminster, BC., option to live in our residence with private room & board at NO COST.

Call Christy 604-436-2472

Apply by email: Attn: Virginia Hall (employer) gina_hall@shaw.ca

.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

FLAGGERS NEEDED. No Certification? Get Certified, 604-575-3944

Landscaping Sales & Service Opportunities Up To $400 CASH Daily

EDUCATION 109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

F/T & P/T Outdoors. Spring / Summer Work. Seeking Honest, Hard Working Staff. www.PropertyStarsJobs.com

PART-TIME

Reporter

Production Workers

Victoria News

This position is an entry-level, general labour position that involves the physical handling of newspapers and related advertising supplements. Requirements:

Excavator & Backhoe Operator Training. Be employable in 4-6wks. Call 604-546-7600. www.rayway.ca

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Req: Carpenters, Helpers Labourers, CSO’s/OFA’s TCP’s, Cleaners $11-28/hr

for available routes email

Email circulation@burnaby newsleader.com

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

CONSTRUCTION SITE In your NEIGHBOURHOOD

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.

General Accountant Permanent Full-Time position Location: Cloverdale, BC ESC Automation is one of the largest independent HVAC controls contractors in North America. We have an immediate opening at our Cloverdale Headquarters for a General Accountant. Qualiﬁcations: • Routine A/P and A/R duties e.g. supplier account reconciliations • HST returns/cheque runs • Customer progress and retention • Billings/bank reconciliations • Inter-company account reconciliations • Maintenance of job cost system • Preparing monthly A/R reports • Other A/R, A/P and GL duties as required If you meet these qualifications and have the desire to join a growing dynamic company, please apply in confidence to:

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109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 102

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

• Prior bindery experience is preferred but not required • Motivated self-starter willing to work in a fast-paced environment performing repetitive tasks • Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs. and stand for extended period of time • Ability to work cooperatively in a diverse, team-based environment • Demonstrate on-the-job reliability and dependability • Excellent communication skills and detail oriented • Completion of high-school • Must have your own transportation The applicant must be available to work afternoon and graveyard shifts (Monday to Friday) as well as be able to work on a weekly schedule with short notice. If you are interested in this position, please e-mail your resume referencing “Production Worker” in the subject line to: jobs.vantageway@gmail.com

blackpress.ca

The Victoria News, has an immediate opening for a full-time experienced reporter. Reporting to the editor, the successful candidate will provide top-quality work on a range of news and feature stories covering a range of beats. A key attribute will be an ability to work well as a self-starting member of a competitive newsroom. You will be expected to contribute to regular newsroom meetings and bring your creative talents to readers through concise, accurate and entertaining writing. The successful candidate will show keen attention to detail, work well under deadline pressures, and willing to learn in a fastpaced environment. Knowledge of Canadian Press style is important, as is the ability to take and carry out instructions in a timely fashion. Basic photography skills are required. Must have a valid driver’s license and working vehicle. Knowledge of InDesign and Photoshop CS6 would be considered an asset.

As the largest independently owned newspaper company in Canada, with more than 180 titles in print and online, Black Press has operations in British Columbia, Alberta, Washington, Hawaii, California and Ohio. Interested candidates should send resume, clippings and cover letter by March 15, 2015 to: Kevin Laird Editorial Director-Greater Victoria Black Press 818 Broughton Street Victoria, B.C. V8W 1E4 or e-mail: klaird@blackpress.ca

www.blackpress.ca

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 160

TRADES, TECHNICAL

PERSONAL SERVICES 182

FINANCIAL SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 287

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 338

A-1 CONTRACTING. Renos. Bsmt, kitchens, baths, custom cabinets, tiling, plumbing, sundecks, fencing, reroofing. Dhillon 604-782-1936.

Commercial Transport Journeyman Mechanic

Seize this opportunity to work for one of Western Canada’s largest regional freight carriers. For more information, call Derek, at 604-587-9818 or 604-968-7149 Interested candidates should attach an updated resume and cover letter to: careers@vankam.com or fax: 604-587-9889 Van-Kam thanks you for your interest, however only those being considered will be contacted.

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

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

BURNABY,

ACCOUNTING / TAX /BOOKKEEPING

INFLOW ACCOUNTING & Tax Services. T1 TAX RETURN $40+, 25% discount to seniors, students, and donors. ACCOUNTING $30+/hr. Exp. & reliable. English/Mandarin. www.ifaccounting.ca, Ph: 604-5257618

CONCRETE & PLACING

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ELECTRICAL

YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899 Low Cost. Same Day. Licensed. Res/Com. Small job expert. Renos Panel changes ~ 604-374-0062

263 EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE DRAIN Tiles, Sewer, Water Video Inspection, Jack Hammering, Hand Excavating Call Tobias 604.782.4322

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS

GENERAL CONTRACTOR Basement, Kitchen, Bathroom, Tile, Laminate, Vinyl, Decks, Stairs, Patio, Siding, Drywall, Insulation, Installation of Doors & Windows, Re-Roofing, Pressure Washing, Painting & much more. ALL WORK GUARANTEED. COMPETITIVE RATES.

Call Mike 778-867-0841

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LINDEN GLEN APTS

TOWNHOUSES

TRANSPORTATION 821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS

2007 Honda Civic Dx Coupe $9000 OBO. 130,000 Highway Kms. Excellent Condition, Maintenance upto-date. Includes 2 sets of tires winter/all season on 2 sets of rims. Chris 778-229-4903

604-540-2028, 778-708-6336 Rooﬁng Experts. 778-230-5717 Repairs/Re-Roof/New Roofs. All work Gtd. Free Est. Call Frank.

WE’RE ON THE WEB

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

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MOVING & STORAGE

736

FIVE STAR ROOFING

HANDYMAN CONNECTION HANDYMAN CONNECTION Handyman Connection - Bonded -Renovations - Installations Repairs - 604.878.5232

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AFFORDABLE MOVING

$45/Hr

PETS 477

EXTRA CHEAP

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

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

From 1, 3, 5, 7 & 10 Ton Trucks Licensed ~ Reliable ~ 1 to 3 Men Free Estimate/Senior Discount Residential~Commercial~Pianos

ABC TREE MEN Pruning, Shaping, Tree Removal & Stump Grinding. 604-521-7594 604-817-8899

RUBBISH REMOVAL

LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE

604-537-4140 ABBA MOVERS & DEL Res/comm 1-5 ton truck, 2 men fr $45. Seniors Discount. Honest, bsmt clean up. 25yrs Exp. 24hrs/7days 604-506-7576 ABE MOVING - $35/Hr. Per Person *Reliable Careful Movers. *Rubbish Removal. *24 Hours. 604-999-6020

PATRICK’S RUBBISH REMOVAL *Landscape *Trimming *Yard Clean *Const. Clean. *ANYTHING!!! 1 Ton Truck. Call Patrick for Prompt Quality Service @ 604-808-1652.

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

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING

MOUNTAIN-MOVERS.ca

MISC. FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE

(778)378-6683

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329 PAINTING & DECORATING

FOR SALE BY OWNER

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

604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley Running this ad for 10yrs

PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299

Langley - SxS Duplex, 4 suites 8500s/f lot, full renod, new siding/ windows, rent $3400. $599K or $305K each side. 604-807-6565

(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint.

NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring.

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PLUMBING

HOMES WANTED WE BUY HOMES BC • All Prices • All Situations • • All Conditions • www.webuyhomesbc.com 604-657-9422

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

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

HELP WANTED

Like New Townhouse. Only 3 years old. Immaculate Deluxe, 2 bdrm. + Rec. Room/Office + 2 Full Bath T/House. Flr. to ceiling storage + storage rm. in garage. 6 s/s appli. d/w, w/d, Garburator. Crown Mouldings, 9ft. ceilings, H/W laminate flooring and slate tile. Gas F/P & Alarm. 1 car garage parking. Covered patio lower & outdoor patio upper. Amenities room incls. full gym, outdoor hot tub & pool. Walk to Morgan Heights shopping. NO Smoking inside & NO Pets! $2250/mo. Avail. April 1 or 15

750 MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 560

Across the street - across the world Real Professionals, Reas. Rates. Best in every way! 604-721-4555.

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Short Term or Long term! Hotel Living

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

The Scrapper

604.488.9161

FOR SALE: 2 standard size grave plots in Valleyview Cemetary in Newton/Surrey area. Value $7200 each, asking $5000 each, obo. Call 250396-4006.

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2009 VW JETTA, 5 dr stn wagon, 2.5 litre gas engine. Gray. 74,000 kms. $7800/firm. 604-538-9257

Fully Furnished & Equipped

mikes hauling 604-516-9237

MIRACLE MOVING

www.paintspecial.com

HOMES FOR RENT

SOUTH SURREY EXECUTIVE

PETS

NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604856-3647 or www.856-dogs.com

2 coats any colour

Gold Hammer Home Renovation

TREE SERVICES

Renovated, spacious & bright 1 & 2 Bdrm units. Small pet ok. From $850/mo incl heat & HW. Near Highgate.

www.affordablemoversbc.com

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PITT MEADOWS: 2 - 3 bdrm co-op T/H $1108/mo - $1211/mo. Shares req’d. Close to WCE, schools & shopping. No subsidy available. 19225 119th Ave. For more info & to book an appt. call 604-465-1938

Dasl ~ 604 945 5864 dasl@terramanagement.ca

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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

Central Coquitlam Co-op AND Seniors Only Building $826/mo. No subsidy. Cls to transit, schools & shops

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS TAX FREE MONEY is available, if you are a homeowner, 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

RENTALS

APARTMENT/CONDO

2 BR apts - bright & lge

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In the Matter of Part 3.1 (Administrative Forfeiture) of the Civil Forfeiture Act [SBC 2005, C. 29] the CFA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT: On October 30, 2014, at the 7400 block of 14th Avenue, Burnaby, B.C., Peace Officer(s) of the Burnaby RCMP seized, at the time indicated, the subject property, described as: a 2007 Nissan Maxima, BCLP: 371NPN, VIN: 1N4BA41E07C835148, on or about 16:55 Hours. The subject property was seized because there was evidence that the subject property had been obtained by the commission of an offence (or offences) under section 5(2) (Possession for purpose of trafficking) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act of Canada. Notice is hereby given that the subject property, CFO file Number: 2015-2672, is subject to forfeiture under Part 3.1 of the CFA and will be forfeited to the Government for disposal by the Director of Civil

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

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