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Dominik Svorinic had no idea he’d have to step in from the ensemble to play the Tin Man when Brenden Pryde, right, fell ill midway through Friday’s performance by Burnaby North students of The Wiz.
Wiz kid fills in without missing a beat Courtney Couch, who directed the get right to bed,” Couch said. Steps into role on ultraJoin us where we got our start 100 show, on Tuesday. So as cast members prepared for short notice
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The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team has arrested two men in the death of James Enright at the Edmonds SkyTrain Station Feb. 15. A 22-year-old man faces a charge of second-degree murder while an 18-year-old man faces charges of manslaughter and assault causing bodily harm in connection with the case, said IHIT spokesperson Sgt. Stephanie Ashton. A publication ban prevents the release of the suspects’ names and other details. Both suspects remain in custody awaiting their next court appearances. Enright, 27, of North Vancouver died in the early morning of Feb. 15 after being stabbed near the Edmonds bus loop in Burnaby. The stabbing happened after Enright tried to help a friend who was in an altercation with a inside group of people near the station. “This has been a gruelling investigation with many witnesses,” said Ashton in a press release. “It is with the help of the public and the media this matter is now before the courts. IHIT is thankful for the support of the public in assisting with this investigation.”
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his solo songs out of the first act to accommodate him but by intermission, it was clear he couldn’t go on. He had flu-like symptoms and was feverish, something not helped by having to wear his Tin Man costume. “He definitely needed to
Svorinic, who also played the role of Dorothy’s Uncle Henry, hardly hesitated when asked. “I turned to my friend and asked if he wanted to do it and he didn’t seem too confident so I said I’d do it,” he said. From there, everyone rallied.
across the stage, all in character. more details Svorinic was only given a handful of lines to remember. The other three spoke the rest of his lines, especially those necessary to the plot, or skipped over them without missing a beat. Please see SUB STAR OF THE SHOW, A8
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Dominik Svorinic had no idea he’d have to step in from the ensemble to play the Tin Man when Brenden Pryde, right, fell ill midway through Friday’s performance by Burnaby North students of The Wiz.
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The entire cast of Burnaby North secondary’s production of The Wiz showed a whole lot of heart after their original Tin Man had to bow out mid-performance due to illness last Friday. Tin Man Brenden Pryde made it through the Friday matinee but by that evening he wasn’t feeling too well, said North drama teacher
Courtney Couch, who directed the show, on Tuesday. Pryde thought he could tough it out through the evening show, although a sore throat gave him trouble with singing. Couch said she took one of his solo songs out of the first act to accommodate him but by intermission, it was clear he couldn’t go on. He had flu-like symptoms and was feverish, something not helped by having to wear his Tin Man costume. “He definitely needed to
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get right to bed,” Couch said. So as cast members prepared for the second act, she pulled aside two members of the ensemble and asked if they’d be willing to step in as the Tin Man. Grade 10 student Dominik Svorinic, who also played the role of Dorothy’s Uncle Henry, hardly hesitated when asked. “I turned to my friend and asked if he wanted to do it and he didn’t seem too confident so I said I’d do it,” he said. From there, everyone rallied.
Another student filled in as Uncle Henry, a girl stepped in to dance in Svorinic’s place during one number so his partner would still have a partner. The students playing Dorothy, the Scarecrow and the Lion guided him across the stage, all in character. Svorinic was only given a handful of lines to remember. The other three spoke the rest of his lines, especially those necessary to the plot, or skipped over them without missing a beat. Please see SUB STAR OF THE SHOW, A8
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Far left: The original boulder that Ken Russell had an artist carve into a nameplate for the Mountain Shadow Pub’s entrance still stands sentry. Above: Getting ready to cut the ribbon and the pub’s first Halloween party. Left: Construction was delayed when a crane truck tipped while placing a support beam.
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When the Mountain Shadow Pub opened in June 1980, it was supposed to be the template for neighbourhood pubs in the province. With the North Burnaby pub set to close on March 28, one of the original builders of that mould is mourning the end of an era – both for the neighbourhood and for a fun period in Ken Russell’s life. Russell grew up just a block away from the site. He bought the property when it was home to a garage and general store. But he always dreamed of opening an establishment where friends and neighbours could meet and relax over a cold pint. In the late 1970s, most bars were more like raucous beer halls or saloons, like the notorious Lougheed Hotel or the Admiral on Hastings Street, and most pubs were located in strip malls or commercial areas. It took Russell and his business partner, Lloyd “Dutch” Dedemus, two years to get Burnaby’s planning department and city council – as well as the provincial liquor licencing board – to buy into their idea for a neighbourhood watering hole that also featured a fully equipped kitchen so it
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could function as a restaurant during the day. “It was a fight to get that location,” said Russell. “We went door-to-door to convince people to let us build that pub.” They then spent 10 months constructing the distinctive chalet building. Russell said the soaring structure was necessitated by the narrow footprint it was allowed to occupy on the property that also had to accommodate 20 parking spaces. The wood beams and 33,000 reclaimed bricks were barged from Vancouver Island. Almost a third of those bricks were destined to build the towering fireplace that ascends up through the pub, a structure so complicated the mason hired to build it referred to a model built of Lego because he couldn’t decipher its six pages of blueprints. Local artists and artisans were enlisted to craft the stained glass windows and other decor elements like the carved rock next to the pub’s front entrance. Russell and Dedemus constructed many of the unique tables, rummaging thrift shops for knick-knacks like bottle openers, fishing lures and lighters to embed in the tabletops.
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On paydays the partners and construction crews raced to the Lougheed Hotel for beers; last one there had to buy the round. By the time the pub opened on June 30, all the tumult and hard work to get it built was forgotten. Neighbours dressed up and queued to get in, with the entrance managed by burly SFU football players. “It was so unique to the young people,” said Russell. “The concept of a small and intimate pub was really unique.” So much so provincial liquor board authorities often recommended applicants for pub licences visit the Mountain Shadow to learn how it could be done, said Russell. The first Vancouver Canucks player to venture in was Harold Snepts. The pub was a convenient stop on the way to his North Burnaby home from the Pacific Coliseum. Other players who also settled in the community quickly followed. “People didn’t bother the players,” said Russell. “They were there all the time, they just fit right in. It was quite nice and comfortable for everyone.” Russell said there were a lot of small factors that ensured the Mountain Shadow retained its convivial, neighbourly
atmosphere. For instance, the pub served only bottled beer for its first three years to attract a slightly higher level of clientele. There was a workshop in the pub’s basement so broken chairs or fixtures could be quickly repaired to keep the establishment looking its best. And the pub sponsored dozens of recreational sports teams in the city, making it a destination for players celebrating a win or mourning a loss. By the mid-1990s Russell said the market was changing – getting way more competitive. Restaurants were also marketing themselves as places to watch the big game while enjoying a beverage and the company of friends. He and Dedemus got out in 1995. But while you can take the North Burnaby boy out of the Mountain Shadow, you can’t take the Mountain Shadow out of the boy, said Russell, who went into land development after his pub days ended. “It was a wonderful time in my life,” said Russell, who now lives in Mission, in a chalet-style home much like the Mountain Shadow’s architecture. “I thought (the pub) would be there for 150 years. It’s very sorrowful.” twitter.com/newsleaderfotog
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the investigation was a suspect tied to a recent shooting in south Burnaby. Maksym Pefti, 22, of Burnaby, has been arrested on charges of Jeff Nagel Black Press attempted murder and trafficking, while nine others face trafficking charges. Police have charged 10 suspects and seized a VPD Supt. Mike Porteous called the takedowns huge amount of the synthetic drug fentanyl that’s a “significant blow” to the local distributors of been blamed in dozens of overdose deaths in B.C. the deadly drug. last year. Police believe fentanyl The coordinated came here from Asia in raids on Feb. 17 in powdered form before Chief Supt. Kevin deBruyckere, RCMP Vancouver, Burnaby, being cut with other The goal of this project was to target those North Vancouver and who were peddling poison in our communities powder and pressed into Richmond yielded pills in Metro Vancouver 29,000 fentanyl pills, 650,000 yet-to-be-identified and then distributed throughout the Lower pills suspected to contain either fentanyl or Mainland and elsewhere in B.C. Alprazolam, a pill press, seven vehicles, $215,000 “The tendrils extended from Vancouver and in cash, four guns, 16 kilograms of crack or Burnaby into the rest of the Lower Mainland and powdered cocaine and varying amounts of other beyond,” deBruyckere said. drugs, including marijuana, methamphetamine Officers say pills turning up on the streets and heroin. are often sold as OxyContin but in fact contain The joint Vancouver Police-RCMP operation fentanyl, while other drugs – even marijuana dubbed Project Tainted began last October as – have also been found laced with fentanyl. alarm grew about unprecedented numbers of An estimated 75 overdose deaths in B.C. last overdose deaths from drugs laced with fentanyl, year have been tied to fentanyl, with the largest which is a highly toxic opioid painkiller. numbers of deaths occurring in Vancouver, “The goal of this project was to target those Langley and Surrey. who were peddling poison in our communities, Casual party drug users who take pills or snort and to disrupt the local supply of fentanyl-laced or smoke drugs are considered most at risk, drugs that were being distributed throughout the rather than the injection drug users who are more Lower Mainland and beyond,” said RCMP Chief often associated with overdoses. Supt. Kevin deBruyckere. Fentanyl accounted for 25 per cent of overdose Police said one of their primary targets in deaths last year, up from five per cent in 2012.
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Where’s the cash? School trustees across B.C., including those in Burnaby School District, must be scratching their heads at their premier’s apparent lack of awareness about what’s going on in their schools and administration offices. Last week, Christy Clark suggested school boards grab a step-ladder and start picking some “low-hanging fruit” to the tune of nearly $54 million over the next two years from district administrative costs. Later, Education Minister Peter Fassbender clarified that school districts must find efficiencies to get administrative costs down to six per cent, where they were 10 years ago, which requires 0.5 per cent savings this year and 1 per cent the year after. While there is a concern that trimming administrative costs will eat up valuable dollars that must go to the classroom, the province should lead the way by showing where this cost-cutting should be made. B.C. School Trustees’ Association president Teresa Rezansoff has been quoted as saying that Clark’s comments ignore the fact that school districts are already working together to save money and have been doing so for years. Bulk buying, sharing services — many of these measures have been tried with more or less success, depending on the district and the circumstances. One area that has been discussed is the high cost of legal services. CUPE has argued the district could do more to cut arbitration costs but clamping down on legal charges has been difficult given the large number of Freedom of Information requests and the district is also paying higher legal fees to resolve student-related issues. Everyone hates waste but instead of making off-the-cuff comments, would the premier please show school boards exactly where the hidden cache of cash is located? – Tri-City News/Black Press
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Pay down that student loan or else In a recent speech, Premier Christy Clark quipped that while teenagers tend to be lazy, there is a limit. If your kid is still on the couch after age 30, she said, he’s not a teenager any more. “He’s a New Democrat.” Clark’s ‘get off the couch and get a job’ message is now being translated into government policy. The B.C. government is using one of the few tools available to it to track down people who aren’t paying off their student loans, by linking defaulted debt to driver’s licence renewals. There are “hardship” provisions for those who don’t have a job. ICBC will only refuse to renew a driver’s licence or vehicle plates for those who have let their student debt go for a year without making some effort to deal with it. Student debt collection is a long-standing problem for the province, with about $185 million currently on the books as defaulted and unpaid. Students naturally move around after completing their studies, and once the six-month grace period
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that he is indifferent to the plight of students. Wilkinson noted that the Bank of Montreal surveyed 602 students across Canada, and only 78 of them were in B.C. “To clarify this, and to address the cackling chickens on the other side, we have 430,000 students in our system,” Wilkinson said. “Some of them are part-time; some of them are on short courses. We have 180,000 students who are in the system full-time and eligible for student aid. “Of those 180,000 students, 45,000 turn to the province for financial aid – meaning that 75 per cent of students, more than what was quoted on the CBC yesterday, go through their education without incurring debt through the provincial student aid program.” Whatever the amount owing is for an individual, it’s a debt that will be more difficult to avoid paying. The province has long used the withholding of driving privileges to collect unpaid provincial court fines, and that was recently extended to those who are 90 days in arrears on
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$25 or more worth of Lower Mainland bridge tolls. This student debt collection move follows efforts to match up post-secondary funding to areas of employment demand. In an era where misguided university professors use their positions to organize violent protests against job-creating projects, the messages are similar. Variations of this productivity theme are being heard from governments across North America. The baby boomers are retiring. We are bringing in temporary foreign workers, not because of some right-wing plot, but because too many people growing up in our society refuse to do an increasing range of jobs. We have an education system – and media – that encourages people to complain and make demands to get what they want. And we are seeing the results of all of this. There was a U.S. president once who said, “Ask not what your country can do for you. Ask what you can do for your country.”
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RISE OF INCOME INEQUALITY NOT JUST CAUSE OF THE LEFT In his recent column, “Why Cut Taxes for the Rich,” Tom Fletcher gives us some more rightwing statistical spin. He compares the proportion of the total national income tax paid by the top 20 per cent of income earners in 1970 to today to prove the income gap is narrowing. However, the highest marginal tax rate today is about half what it was in 1970, while the marginal tax rates for middle-income earners have fallen by only a few percentage points. So the fact the wealthy are paying a greater share of the total income tax only shows their incomes have risen higher than the incomes of the rest of us – a lot higher given the big reduction in their tax rates. In fact, real income for the top 10 per cent of earners has doubled over the past 30 years while real income for the rest of us has, at best, risen a few percentage points, and, for the most part, remained steady or declined. His comment that income inequality leveled off in 1998 is misleading. Income inequality rose
dramatically during the ’90s, and its rise became only less steep during the 2000s. However, it is still the highest it has ever been since the 1920s and far higher than in 1970. According to the Conference Board of Canada, between 1990 and 2010, the top 20 per cent (quintile) of earners was the only quintile that increased its share of the national income. Everyone else lost ground. The rise in income inequality is not just a “cause of the left.” It’s a fact confirmed by the Conference Board of Canada, Statscan, and any number of other credible authorities – as well as the figures that Fletcher himself presents. Michael Otte Burnaby
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Re: Reality check on poverty (Letters NewsLeader, Feb. 27). With all due respect to the learned letter writer, please quote me correctly. I don’t mind my writing or my opinions being challenged. The only thing that I ask a critic to do is to spell my name correctly and you did, and for that I thank you. When I write on social issues, it is meant to provoke a reaction. From the reaction we hopefully create dialogue and from the dialogue and with some luck, we create solutions. The way we currently do things to remedy social ills is clearly not working and we need to establish new parameters and new ways. The ways we currently help are only perpetuating the problem. I do take issue when somehow my writing is used in a disconnected rant. Then it becomes nothing more than name-calling. I do have feelings for the ones who may feel unjustly treated for whatever reason. I have several friends who obtained extensive university education, myself included, only to find menial employment. I also know of several people with lesser or no education who found meaningful careers. We can all walk into an employment interviews with all kinds of university degrees only to fail the interview due to unfavourable personality traits and issues. But that is no reason why we should be angry at society and to blame everyone else for our inability to cope. The reality is that we must all play a proactive role and come together to solve some of these social ills. All levels of governments must take an active role in conjunctions with religious and social institutions. Hopefully, over time we’ll be able to resolve these social issues. J.W. Christophersen Burnaby
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Playful theme at Village It’s a playful theme for Burnaby Village Museum’s annual spring break scavenger this year. Dubbed Let the Games Begin!, participants in the scavenger hunt are actually players in “The Village Adventure Game.” It’s a paid event—$7 per person, free for museum members—and runs 12 to 4 p.m. daily from March 9 to 20. Once they have their tickets,
games pick up their clue sheet/game board and head into the village where giant spinners determine the starting position. Progress is tracked on a bingo-style board. Along the way, play giant games of chess, snakes and ladders or tic-tac-toe. There’s also a children’s craft in the tram barn, daily entertainment, a stilt walker, and displays about board games.
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Doreen Kennedy and Barbara Stewart ponder their next moves on a giant chess board set up at Burnaby Village Museum. Outsized versions of games like Snakes and Ladders and tic tac toe will be scattered around the village as part of its Spring Break activities beginning on Monday. There will also be a scavenger hunt and displays of historical board games to go along with the theme, Let the Games Begin! The museum will be open daily from 12-4 p.m. from March 9-20. For more information as well as a schedule of Spring Break activities, go to www.burnabyvillagemuseum.ca
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As for Svorinic, he improvised wherever he could, drawing on what he remembered of the scenes as he performed in the ensemble. But when the Tin Man gets his heart from the Wizard, he didn’t have a clue what to say as he was always backstage getting dressed during that scene. So when the Wizard says, “And for you Tin Man, a heart,” Svorinic clutched the heart and said, “I can feel!” to a great cheer from the audience. “Where there should’ve been some choreography he just came up with his own robotic Tin Man-like dance moves,” said Couch. “The audience just went crazy. We were all just laughing and everyone was cheering. Everyone knew he had just stepped in but what he did in character was so impressive. It suited the show, it really had a unique energy that night.” As for Svorinic, after completing the Friday evening performance he said he was “incredibly overwhelmed with emotions. I started crying, too excited and too happy.” But the story didn’t stop there. On Saturday morning he decided to prepare in case Pryde was still too sick to take the stage. So he spent from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. memorizing the Tin Man’s dialogue as best he could, with the help of a friend, before it would be time to rehearse and get makeup on. Just before noon he got the
call from Couch that he’d be called upon to reprise his role. Ironically, it was while he had all that time to prepare that he got more nervous than he had the previous evening. “It started really hitting me … I had five hours to do what [Pryde] did in five months.” He also hadn’t really had to sing the night before, but this time he had a solo song to learn. But even that went off without a hitch. Couch said she didn’t know what Svorinic’s singing ability was so she was preparing to have the girls dancing during his number to sing with him. But he took on the challenge, and just an hour before show time, sang it with the orchestra for the first time. “It just blew me away,” she said. “I wasn’t prepared for that at all.” Then she had to just sit back and watch. “I was so nervous for him but I was so proud, it was so much fun for me to watch,” said Couch. “It was a real team effort, they definitely demonstrated the meaning behind a team, the whole group did. It was really impressive, I’m really proud of them.” At the end of that Saturday show, Pryde came out on stage with Svorinic and the pair received a huge ovation. Svorinic said it was fitting. “I stepped in yes, but he was totally sick and he still sang his
song like, to perfection so he deserves a big amount of credit too.” Burnaby school trustee Larry Hayes attended the Friday evening show and said while the audience was informed at intermission of the cast change, “it came across quite seamlessly.” It helped, Hayes said, that The Wiz, a musical, isn’t exactly the same as the more familiar Wizard of Oz, on which it’s based. “The Wiz, because it’s a modern take on it, it didn’t really phase me too much that the new Tin Man doesn’t say much,” he said with a laugh. Hayes noted the cheers from the audience and the support Svorinic got from his castmates. “Everybody was, I think, quite impressed that this kid would take one for the team and stand in … He probably did something a lot of others would be very unwilling to volunteer for.” The whole experience has Couch rethinking the need for understudies, she said with a laugh, and some understatement. By Sunday afternoon, Svorinic was back to his regular routine, working at his parttime job stocking shelves at Safeway. “I don’t mind being a normal Joe again,” he said. “The attention is great but you can’t have it forever. Everyone has their 15 minutes, right?” twitter.com/WandaChow
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Burnaby couple caught napping West Vancouver police caught two wanted Burnaby residents napping earlier this week, literally. Officers were called to a parking area at Marine Drive and Taylor way in West Vancouver just after 8:30 a.m. on Monday. Callers reported two people who appeared unconscious in an idling vehicle, said West Van police. When officers responded, they were able to waken a man and woman from what turned out to be a deep sleep. Paramedics on the scene confirmed there were no medical concerns. But once officers identified the pair, they were discovered to both have outstanding arrest warrants related to Burnaby RCMP investigations. The two, both Burnaby residents, were arrested without incident. A 43-year-old man was arrested on two warrants for prior drivingwhile-prohibited charges. A 30-year-old woman was arrested on a warrant related to a theft investigation. Both were taken to Vancouver for appearances in Provincial Court. West Vancouver police will recommend an additional drivingwhile-prohibited charge against the male suspect. His first appearance in North Vancouver Provincial Court on the new charge will take place in April.
Cities urged to end seniors discounts Jeff Nagel Black Press
A new study urges municipalities to eliminate breaks for seniors on property taxes and fees to use services such as public transit and fitness classes. The report by municipal finance expert Harry Kitchen was released by the Institute for Research on Public Policy. Kitchen argues it’s time to abandon seniors discounts because they increasingly benefit wealthy retirees who don’t need the help. “They were established at a time when a high percentage of older residents were living in poverty, but poverty rates for seniors have decreased considerably compared with those in the rest of the population,” Kitchen said. His findings indicate seniors actually have the smallest share of people living in poverty of any age group in Canada. He recommends grants and special aid be targeted to all low-income people in need, regardless of age. “Those paying a reduced price are effectively
subsidized by those paying the higher price,” Kitchen says in his study. Cheap or free services to seniors can also lead to excessive use of services and larger-than-required facilities, it says. Extra revenue from ending blanket discounts for seniors could give cities more flexibility to reduce their reliance on property taxes, he argued. He warns the inequity of seniors discounts will worsen as the population ages and reform will become increasingly difficult as more voters turn 65. B.C.’s home owner grant program reduces the property tax on a principle residence by more if the owner is a senior – the tax reduction is up to $845 per year for seniors but is capped at $570 for those under 65. TransLink charges seniors $52 for a monthly “concession” pass that’s valid across all zones, while other regular adults are charged $170 a month for a pass that’s good for all zones, or $91 for one zone only.
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Transit improvements – Living Jeff Nagelis good at The Rockwoods. dedication creates real estate that works and Located in the vibrant Fleetwood neighborBlack Press Two thirds of the estimated including a 25 per cent increase welcomes you home; from location, affordabilhood in the city of Surrey - considered Metro savings are attributed to reduced in bus service, new B-Line express ity, functionality and design. Vancouver’s fastest growing city, the sought-after “Homebuyers can buy with confidence, knowMetro Vancouver mayors say travel time, while one third is the bus routes and new rapid transit area has all the benefits of convenient living ing that we’ve crafted our homes to build on that their plan for transit upgrades result of direct reductions in outlines in Vancouver and Surrey – without sacrificing natural beauty. reputation in the years to come,” says Edmonds. Rockwoods offer clever uses of space provide form well as function and ample room to grow. Fromsave shopping and schools to parks andof-pocketThe would residents much more transportation costs. arethat expected to asgreatly increase ”Our last phase just recently launched, so you recreation, discover and enjoy Th e Rockwoods money over the long run than The mayors’ council released the number of households in the can choose from a wide selection of homes now.” - a popular collection of quality-built three-level When a homeowner walks into a home at The they’d pay in extra sales tax if only a four-page summary of region that live close enough to townhomes. Rockwoods, they can expect an environment this spring’s referendum on the affordable HDR Consulting’s findings frequent transit service to rely “Th e Rockwoods offers functional, that feels comfortable to live in, PRESS day inFILE andPHOTO day BLACK townhomes with great curb appeal at a central proposal passes. without providing details on heavily on it. out, and well; the fibe nishes areacross Eleven new B-line express bus routes thatalso runfunctions very often would added Fleetwood ” says director of marketing, well-appointed, the storage is ample and wellA reportlocation, commissioned by the methodology. The mayors’ council estimates the region under the plan advanced by Metro Vancouver mayors. Peter Edmonds. “Most of our buyers are younger placed, the layout has a great flow to it - all of mayors estimates the savings for Port Coquitlam Mayor Greg round-trip travel times by couples or families, looking for a well-located these things add up a home that truly works. a typical at $360 Moore predicted some households transit will be cut by at least how families might benefit if they decades down the roadorbecause home at anfamily affordable price.per ” year “Whether someone is up-sizing down-sizbyIn2030 combined fuel, vehicle will save even more – an estimated 40 minutes between certain weren’t subjected to the extraing, The Rockwoods “they’re trying put groceries on 2014,inTh e Rockwoods was the best-selling offers to a quality-built home townhome in Surrey, value inweek” the fullness of time.it ” and other community costs, including the which was $10,000 a year over and above town centres, including Maple tax and could instead spend that thatwill hold the its table this and added the result of a combination of factors, including Prices for these two-plus-den, threeand value of time savings. HDR’s estimates – if they are able Ridge-Cloverdale and Coquitlam- money on different priorities or may be risky for planners to use the community’s location in the increasingly four-bedroom townhomes start at $299,900, It estimates thatneighborhood, advantage the appealing to give up a vehicle as improved Langley, a route that would be invest it. suchbonus a long horizon well. time. popular Fleetwood with a $5,000 available foras a limited would climb to $1,100 per year by kids and adults alike. At“The Rockwoods, and off er plenty of storage and clever transit service arrives. serveduse byofnew B lines. mayorsbuyers refusewill to “No one knows what the world contemporary exterior architecture, and funcThe Rockwoods’ presentation centre and findJordan a safe environment with a sensethis of luxury, space. will have the tional two-bedroom three-bedroom“More people display homes are open noonlike to 5inp.m. daily 2045 versus a baseplus caseden, scenario No campaign head acknowledge is a regressive is going to look 30 years,” and playfulness all under one roof and in Each home provides premium-value living and four-bedroom floorplans from 1180 sq. ft. at 1 said, – 8473suggesting – 163rd St. selfin without the proposed upgrades option to use the bus, which is Bateman called thepeace report tax that hurts poorer families(except Fridays) Bateman one area. and is designed to create a community for famito 1540 sq. ft. Surrey’s Fleetwood neighbourhood. For more and congestion as make Thae less expensive way of “flimsy.” more than4,500-sq.-ft richer families,” driving cars may end up carrying Then there’s the community’s . lies to grow up getting in. Think of the neighborhood Thworsening e multiple bedroom options information visit rockwoodsliving.com or call Metro’s population grows. around than driving,” Moore said. Hecaters said to it doesn’tsocial take common into said.as The many people some day instead of spaceBateman known simply 604.503.1188. as an ever-evolving atmosphere that Rockwoods homes perfect for growing families,
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South Surrey’s South Point Walk: featuring comfort, convenience and luxury The name says it all. South Point Walk is close to plenty of urban amenities without the need to travel by car, yet remains nestled in a quaint neighborhood setting in South Surrey. It is the epitome of contemporary West Coast Style architecture, with its earth tones and use of natural materials like cedar shingles and arched brick accents that appeal to the nature-lover in us all. “South Point Walk is adjacent to the Semiahmoo Trail that boasts 200-year-old fir trees, Sunnyside Acres Urban Forest has many trails for a quiet evening walk and in just ten minutes by car you can be by the
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The spa-inspired bathrooms are exquisitely designed with polished slab granite or Quartzite countertops, contemporary flat panel cabinetry, a hand-set ceramic tile deep-soaker tub or shower surrounded with marble tile accent. Infloor heating and enlarged showers are featured in the ensuites. Comfort, convenience and luxury converge at an affordable price with South Point Walk in South Surrey. “Open floorplans, elegant gas ranges and stainless steel appliances all make your home a place where you will love to entertain in,” says Akinci. “From the modern archi-
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Rockwoods offers enduring value for families many years to come Living is good at The Rockwoods. Located in the vibrant Fleetwood neighborhood in the city of Surrey considered Metro Vancouver’s fastest growing city, the sought-after area has all the benefits of convenient living without sacrificing natural beauty. From shopping and schools to parks and recreation, discover and enjoy The Rockwoods - a popular collection of quality-built three-level townhomes. “The Rockwoods offers functional,
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$1,688,000 PH 2200 — 8 Laguna Court, New West Unique world class 3 bedroom + 2.5 bath penthouse featuring spectacular panoramic mountain, city & water views. This gorgeous residence has been meticulously redesigned & completely renovated to exacting standards perfectly complimenting the breathtaking views. Bright & lofty interior thanks to the soaring overheight ceilings with skylights, large windows and 4 terraces (an EXTRA 1500 sq. ft. of outdoor living space!) throughout. No luxurious designer detail has been overlooked — from the dream chef’s kitchen with striking marble countertops and professional grade stainless steel appliances to the unique hardware and custom tiles in the bathroom. Well maintained building offers amenities including gym, indoor pool and library. Includes 3 parking stalls and 1 locker.
tecture, which creates a warm and says Akinci. “ There’s so much apinviting environment, to the solid peal for this product, with sound wood shaker style cabinetry that construction and quality fixtures, adds a level of and now with the sophistication, and incentive, it really its location next is the best value to great amenities; in South Surrey.” this level of conveFor more nience is hard to information, visit find in other projwww.southpointects in the area.” walk.ca, call One- and two604-560-3238 bedrooms are or visit the sales Designed for how you want to live. available starting centre at South from just $247,900, and are nearly Point Exchange, 860-3014 152 Street, move-in ready. Surrey, open noon to 5 p.m. daily “Did I mention its GST included?” except Fridays.
hood, the appealing contemporary exterior architecture, and functional two-bedroom plus den, three-bedroom and four-bedroom floorplans from 1180 sq. ft. to 1540 sq. ft. The multiple bedroom options make The Rockwoods homes perfect for growing families, and offer plenty of storage and clever use of space. Each home provides premiumvalue living and is designed to create a community for families to grow up in. Think of the neighborhood as an
ever-evolving atmosphere that caters to kids and adults alike. Then there’s the community’s 4,500-sq.-ft. social common space known simply as The Rockwoods’ clubhouse, because having fun isn’t just for the kids. The spacious outdoor lounging deck is the perfect place for parties or casual entertainment, while the floor-toceiling glass gym is ideal for a sunny morning work out. Outside, each townhome harnesses the contemporary vibe of West coast living, using the appeal of timber and stonework for an incredibly balanced design. Granite countertops, wood laminate flooring, stainless steel appliances and an extended kitchen island in the corner suites – some over nine feet long, are just some of the features that prove the consideration and attention to detail put into these homes. That’s because Anthem Properties’ vision and dedication creates real estate that works and welcomes you home; from location, affordability, functionality and design. “Homebuyers can buy with confidence, knowing that we’ve crafted
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our homes to build on that reputation in the years to come,” says Edmonds. ”Our last phase just recently launched, so you can choose from a wide selection of homes now.” When a homeowner walks into a home at The Rockwoods, they can expect an environment that feels comfortable to live in, day in and day out, and also functions well; the finishes are well-appointed, the storage is ample and wellplaced, the layout has a great flow to it - all of these things add up a home that truly works. “Whether someone is up-sizing or down-sizing, The Rockwoods offers a quality-built home that will hold its value in the fullness of time.” Prices for these two-plus-den, three- and four-bedroom townhomes start at $299,900, with a $5,000 bonus available for a limited time. The Rockwoods’ presentation centre and display homes are open noon to 5 p.m. daily (except Fridays) at 1 – 8473 – 163rd St. in Surrey’s Fleetwood neighbourhood. For more information visit rockwoodsliving. com or call 604.503.1188.
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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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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.
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Minimum Requirements: •High school graduation •1 year experience or equivalent education and experience •Certificate of completion for Basic AutoCAD, AutoCAD 2, AutoCAD Civil 3 D, Architectural drawing or similar computer aided drawing program. •Microsoft excel and word, excellent math skills, communication skills & mechanical aptitude Our Company Offers: • Attractive Salary + Benefits • Extended Health Benefits & Wage • Future Personal Growth & Development • On The Job Training • Fun Supportive Atmosphere With Extracurricular Activities Please send updated resume and cover letter indicating salary expectations to hr@ langleyconcretegroup.com
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FINANCE MANAGER needed in Mission BC: Senior accountant wanted for well established, small business. CGA, CA, CMA or CPS cert, excellent verbal/written skills, min 2 yrs exp in small company environment required. Experience with ERP & manufacturing is an asset. Apply in writing to FINANCE MANAGER Box 3092 Mission BC V2V4J3. A hand written cover letter is preferred. Only candidates selected for interview will be contacted.
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Fashion Sales Associate part-time position available to work 3 - 5 weekdays Approx. 5 hrs/day for a mobile clothing service Job requirements are: *must have sales experience preferably fashion sales * enjoy working with seniors * have own transportation * ideal position for semi-retired sales people. * If you are able to drive a van pulling a trailer, this would be extra pay. Email resumes to: Cocosclothestoyou@shaw.ca
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BC COLLEGE OF OPTICS - Optician / Contact Lens Fitter. 6 month course. 604.581.0101
.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
Excavator & Backhoe Operator Training. Be employable in 4-6wks. Call 604-546-7600. www.rayway.ca
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The Langley Concrete Group Wants You!
We are a local progressive concrete pre-cast company based in Chilliwack. Duties include; preventative maint., scheduled repairs, and quick response repairs to ensure our modernized equipment runs efficiently. Routine equipment inspections and repairs are required. The Successful candidate must have good problem solving, diagnostic, interpersonal, and time management skills. Must be able to work flexible hours in a variety of conditions. Experience working with electrical systems and PLC programs would be a definite asset. Minimum requirements include completion of ITA certificate of qualification as an Industrial Mechanic, inter - provincial red seal endorsement, & a certificate of apprenticeship. Previous work experience in a related industry would be an asset.
OUR COMPANY OFFERS: 1.) Attractive Wages & Excellent Employee Benefits. 2.) Supportive, Engaged Atmosphere With Change Minded Management Group. 3.) Company Sponsored Social Activities.
Please e-mail resume, including cover letter & references: HR@ langleyconcretegroup.com
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F/T - Millwright / Maintenance Person Princeton, B.C.
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A family owned enterprise with over 55 years history, seeks a highly motivated person to be part of our successful office team located in Chilliwack, BC. The primary focus of this position is to prepare clear, complete, and accurate product and detail drawings from rough or detailed sketches to meet the requirements allowing them to be used as production, catalogue, submittal and / or customer approval drawings. This will require effective communication with sales, distribution, engineering, and production staff.
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
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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
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You will work on the repair & upkeep of bucking mills post peelers and wheeled mobile equipment. Must have 10 years exp. including hydraulics, welding & minor electrical repairs. Will have the ability to work unsupervised, be able to problem solve and prioritize jobs. Competitive Compensation Package w/ Profit Sharing! Email resume: elizabeth@pwppost.com or fax: (1)250-295-7912
Stair Builder / Parts Craftsman
Westcoast Moulding & Millwork Surrey, a building product supplier has a Full - Time opportunity for an experienced Stair Builder & Parts Craftsman. Must have pervious experience in shaping Rails & Building stair components. Positive attitude, dedication & willingness to learn rewarded with: • Advancement Opportunities • Excellent Remuneration Package Commensurate w/ Experience • Full Benefits Please Fax resume: 604-513-1194 or E-mail: jobs@westcoastmoulding.com
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Commercial Transport Journeyman Mechanic (Surrey Terminal) Van-Kam Freightways Ltd. requires two (2) full-time Commercial Transport Journeyman Mechanics to work out of our Surrey Terminal located at 10155 Grace Road. One (1) position is an afternoon shift starting at 3:30PM and working until midnight and the other position (1) has an 11:30PM start working until 8:00AM. Applicants should have an inspectors ticket, a minimum of 2 years of related experience, a positive attitude and able to work in a team environment. Experience in a freight fleet environment would be preferred as this is a busy facility providing service to a large fleet of Company Owned Trucks and Trailers. Seize this opportunity to work for one of Western Canada’s largest regional freight carriers. For more information, call Derek, at 604-587-9818 or 604-968-7149 Interested candidates should attach an updated resume and cover letter to: careers@vankam.com or fax: 604-587-9889 Van-Kam thanks you for your interest, however only those being considered will be contacted.
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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
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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
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From 1, 3, 5, 7 & 10 Ton Trucks Licensed ~ Reliable ~ 1 to 3 Men Free Estimate/Senior Discount Residential~Commercial~Pianos
GUTTER & ROOF Cleaning/Power Washing since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Simon, 604-230-0627
HANDYMAN CONNECTION HANDYMAN CONNECTION Handyman Connection - Bonded -Renovations - Installations Repairs - 604.878.5232
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mikes hauling 604-516-9237
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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
566 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS YAMAHA UPRIGHT PIANO U1 walnut case, 30 yrs old, 2nd owner, Played recreationally. Well maintained. Beautiful instrument. $1950. obo. 778-808-8938
RENTALS
AFFORDABLE MOVING
Low Cost. Same Day. Licensed. Res/Com. Small job expert. Renos Panel changes ~ 604-374-0062
FINANCIAL SERVICES
RUBBISH REMOVAL
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
Across the street - across the world Real Professionals, Reas. Rates. Best in every way! 604-721-4555.
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ABE MOVING - $35/Hr. Per Person *Reliable Careful Movers. *Rubbish Removal. *24 Hours. 604-999-6020
YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899
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GREENWORX Redevelopment Inc. Hedges, Pavers, Ponds & Walls. Returfing, Demos, Drainage, Concrete cutting, Jack hammering, old swimming pools filled in & decks. 604-782-4322
Call: Rick (604) 202-5184
PERSONAL SERVICES
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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Van-Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility.
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