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A New Westminster nurse and her Italian boyfriend are puttering around the globe on a Vespa. PAGE A3

New West family continues battle for better diabetes care Mario Bartel

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Claude LeDoux, co-ordinator of New Westminster Plant a Row-Grow a Row, is ready to get to work in his garden. The community initiative that encourages backyard gardeners to plant an extra row to donate to their local food bank, kicks off with its Spring Gardeners’ Party on March 12 at 6 p.m. The event, to be held at St. Thomas More Collegiate, features a panel of experts like Brian Minter, the national co-ordinator for Plant a Row-Grow a Row, Pasquale Porico, who will speak about mason bees, Mike Campbell who will talk about edible gardening, and June Hewko of Lee Valley tools who will speak about new implements for the home gardener. Admission is free, but a donation of non-perishable food items to the Food Bank is appreciated.

New deadline for Woodlands claims Court denies request for 10-year extension; now due Sept. 16, 2016 Mario Bartel

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The law firm handling claims in the settlement of a class action lawsuit filed by former patients at the Woodlands School in New Westminster has until Sept. 16, 2016 to sort through those claims. The law firm, Klein Lyons, had applied to B.C. Supreme Court

for a 10-year extension to the claims deadline. The province said a further six months would be sufficient. In her judgment released on Feb. 23, Madame Justice Lauri Ann Fenlon said the case is unique because many of the eligible claimants can’t self-identify as having been wronged. But, she said, “the time has come to draw a firm line.” The class action suit was originally filed in August, 2002 on

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behalf of child and adult patients at Woodlands who had alleged physical, sexual and psychological abuse during their care. Mediation that began in the spring of 2009 led to a settlement that October. The settlement created a process for members of the suit to file claims for compensation that could range from $3,000 to $150,000. The original deadline to file for those claims was Sept. 19, 2011. But as that deadline passed, only 10 claims had been filed, so the

Supreme Court granted a one-year extension, citing the complicated and time-consuming nature of processing those claims as many of the former residents couldn’t read or write or were non-verbal. Many also didn’t have family members to assist them with the claims process. When only a few more claimants filed by the second deadline, another one-year extension was granted. The filing process was also simplified and some cases had been resolved. Please see JUDGE RECOGNIZES, A8

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Tuesday, March 10 7:00 pm Queensborough Community Centre Curious about your community? Come out and get involved in your community. Find news about upcoming meetings, city events and electronic copies of the Queensborough Life and Times at qbresidents.wordpress.com. Please direct questions or concerns to qbresidents@yahoo.ca.

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6:00 pm on March 30, 2015 in Council Chamber City Hall, 511 Royal Avenue, New Westminster COMMERCIAL VEHICLE BYLAW AMENDMENT NO. 7742, 2015 NOTICE OF BYLAW AMENDMENT: The City of New Westminster is considering amending Commercial Vehicle Bylaw No. 5789, 1988 in order to increase the number of taxi business licenses that may be issued from 63 to 67. Any businesses or individuals who may be impacted by the proposed amendments have an opportunity to speak before Council at the Opportunity to be Heard on March 30, 2015 at 6:00pm. Written comments may be submitted prior to the closing of the Opportunity to Be Heard. HOW DO I GET MORE INFORMATION? A copy of the proposed bylaw amendment and staff report to Council is available for viewing at the Business Licence counter at City Hall, 511 Royal Avenue, New Westminster, British Columbia prior to the Opportunity to be Heard, from March 6, 2015 to March 30, Monday through Friday (except statutory holidays) between 8:30am and 4:30pm. It is also available on the website at www. newwestcity.ca Council Meeting Agenda, Committee of the Whole, February 23, 2015. HOW CAN I BE HEARD? The public is welcome to attend the Opportunity to be Heard on March 30 at 6:00pm, or send a written submission addressed to Mayor and Council prior to the closing of the Opportunity to Be Heard. Attend: City Hall Council Chamber 511 Royal Avenue, New Westminster BC V3L 1H9

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TRAVEL SHOWS AT THE LIBRARY The monthly travel shows at the New Westminster Public Library will take a trip to East Africa in March. Join Chris and Dennis Magrega when they show their photographs of safari in Kenya and Tanzania. Chris and Dennis will show their photos twice: on Wednesday, March 4 at 2:30 pm and again on Wednesday, March 11 at 7:30 pm. The free travel shows are co-sponsored by the Library and the University Women’s Club of New Westminster.

CITY PARKING PERMITS All city residential and visitor parking permits expire on March 31, 2015. Renewal fee for the year is $5.00 per permit. Please note: ICBC Vehicle Registration must be provided for residential permits and Proof of Residency must be provided for visitor permits. All permits can be renewed at City Hall. Please bring in your existing parking permit hangers when renewing. For more information, please contact the Engineering Department at 604-527-4592.

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Vespa travellers puttering around the globe Mario Bartel

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Most travellers who’d just ridden a Vespa halfway around the world would reach their destination and call it a day. New Westminster nurse Lindsay Doig and her Italian boyfriend Paolo Zambon aren’t like most travellers. Three years ago they mounted Zambon’s little black motorbike with its 125cc engine in his hometown of Budoia, Italy and didn’t get off until Melbourne, Australia. They rode through Greece to Turkey, down through Iran into Asia and Indonesia before reaching Australia. Their butts may have been tenderized by the 40,000 km journey, but they were already thinking about their next Vespa adventure. The couple are currently in the back half of an eight-month tour of Central America that, by the time they return to the Mexico-U.S. border, will have added

another 22,000 kms to their Vespa’s odometer. Zambon said there was never any doubt they’d stay on the road. “We… liked the idea after a long journey through such different varieties of cultures to go through a part of the world where of course there is diversity, but more in common,” said Zambon in an email from Panama City. He also had no doubt his scooter was up to the challenge. “We know through patience, maintenance and mechanics, not forcing the engine too much, giving it regular rests while driving, that it is a fantastic vehicle for travelling,” said Zambon. In fact the only work they did on the bike before embarking on their Central American journey was changing the oil and spark plugs, along with a thorough cleaning of the carberator. “Our mechanical capabilities are

mostly lacking,” said Zambon. The pair spent three months travelling through Mexico, then ventured down through Guatemala, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica and Panama. Everywhere they’ve alighted they’ve been greeted by smiles and curiosity, said Zambon. “The biggest challenge is probably trying to escape the warmth of the Central American people,” said Zambon. “People wonder how we could be so far from Canada with ‘that small thing.’” And while some of the steep climbs up the hills of Guatemala tested the little Vespa that could, Zambon said it’s still puttering along quite pleasantly. “Sometimes even we look at this little creature with the Italian plate and for a few seconds wonder how did we get here,” he said.

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Guilly and Colin Milburn have launched a human rights complaint about the handling of their daughter’s Type 1 diabetes during school hours.

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Milburn said she advocated for months for more individualized care for her daughter Scarlette, who attends Grade 1 at Herbert Spencer elementary, after she got sick on the second day of a standardized program that was implemented in June, 2014. Instead of individual school districts being allowed to deal with diabetes in their students, responsibility was shifted to regional health authorities and their nursing support services departments which are now responsible for training school staff. The program specified prescribed times for blood glucose monitoring, “at

midmorning, lunchtime, two hours after lunch (midafternoon), before sport or exercise, and if there are concerns regarding low blood glucose or high blood glucose.” But Milburn said that was too rigid for her daughter’s needs, or those of many children with Type 1. Instead of consenting to that program, she sat in the school’s library every weekday so she could help Scarlette herself. It was only after she told her story to the NewsLeader that a new, more flexible plan for monitoring her daughter’s blood sugars was implemented.

Since then, said Milburn, Scarlette’s “stress levels are way lower, her blood sugars are more level, she’s happy to go to school.” Milburn said every family in the province with a child with Type 1 should be able to enjoy such an outcome. And while an individualized care plan is in place for Scarlette this year, the family has no assurance the care plan will carry on in future years. “It’s an uncomfortable position,” said Milburn. “It could happen again. There’s no guarantee of the same care next year.” Johnston said a human rights complaint takes the burden off individual families

to fight their own battles on behalf of their children. “Type 1 diabetes affects different children in different ways,” she said. “A ‘one size fits all’ approach to accommodation does not comply with human rights law.” Johnston said the complaint could be resolved quickly if the ministries adjust their policy. Otherwise a hearing could take months. “The families are eager for this to be resolved,” said Johnston. • Families of schoolchildren with Type 1 can find support in the Facebook group Advocating for T1 Kids in B.C.

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TAXATION AND FILING INFORMATION The basics of Taxation and Filing will be covered at a free program at the New Westminster Public Library on Tuesday, March 10 at 7:00 pm. The program will include an introduction to the Canadian tax system, how taxes are calculated, what tax credits and benefits are available and how to find help to do your taxes. It is presented by VanCity’s Each One Teach One Program and cosponsored by the New Westminster Public Library.

Pawprint for Moody Park off-leash area grows Grant Granger

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City council has decided to expand its plans for an off-leash dog area in Moody Park without further public consultation. Council approved an 1,850-square-metre wooded area in Moody’s southeast corner at Sixth Avenue and Eighth Street in January. But on Monday, it gave the go-ahead to a staff proposal to increase the off-leash park’s paw print to 2,430 square metres despite a recommendation from its staff to do further public consultation before approving it. Parks and recreation director Dean Gibson said his staff determined a larger park could be accommodated. That would give dog owners more space to throw COTÉ balls for their cherished canines to chase. Gibson said the larger size would bring it in line with some of the city’s medium-sized offleash areas. The previous space would have been one of its smaller dog parks. Council approved the larger size by a narrow 4-3 vote. But those opposed did so because they felt the public should have its say on the change. “It’s a pretty big chunk in Moody Park. We made a decision [to approve 1,850 square metres], so let’s stick by it,” said Coun. Bill Harper. “Are we going to have proper procedures in chamber or are we going to change it every other week?” Mayor Jonathan Coté preferred to stick with the original decision. He said as an urban dog park it will encroach on many other uses in

Moody Park, particularly in the summer. Since Moody Park serves as the backyard for the many apartment dwellers in the neighbourhood they deserved to be consulted, he said. Gibson’s report also recommended the consultation, but the majority of council disagreed. Coun. Chuck Puchmayr said council chose the largest of the three options proposed in January because of its size. While he would have preferred staff bring the latest proposal to them then, he was good with going for the larger size. That’s because most of the park’s detractors disapproved of its proximity to the children’s playground or didn’t want a dog park at all. PUCHMAYR He said more consultation won’t solve anything, it will just entrench those that oppose it. “I don’t think going to a public process is going to do anything but polarize the community,” said Puchmayr. “The city needs to show leadership. “I just want to state we’re not rolling over, we’re just fetching a better product.” Coun. Jaimie McEvoy noted a Moody Park off-leash area is not a recent issue. He noted there are 8,000 residents in the area that don’t have a place to walk their dogs. “Ask yourself how much consultation is too much,” said McEvoy. Couns. Patrick Johnstone and Lorrie Williams also approved the expansion, while Coun. Mary Trentadue voted with Coté and Harper.

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Council approves Alberta Street traffic diverter Grant Granger

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Danielle Connelly is happy with the speed with which city council reacted to resident requests to slow down traffic on Alberta Street. But she still won’t allow her kids to play in the front yard. “It’s going to be a wait and see, for sure,” said Connelly of council’s decision to install a traffic diverter at the foot of Alberta where it meets East Columbia. “I’m just excited the city responded so quickly and were willing to try something and make a difference in the community.” Connelly and neighbour Lara Kinna went public in December about their safety concerns for rat-running traffic barreling down their narrow, steep street. The intent of the diverter is to prevent commuters headed to Coquitlam from turning left from Alberta onto Columbia. It’s also hoped the diverter will stop transport truck drivers from having direct access to Brewery District loading zones while avoiding congested traffic on Columbia. Residents claimed a traffic signal installed during Brewery District construction made using Alberta more attractive for both commuters and truck drivers. On Monday, council approved the diverter as a stop-gap measure while the city develops a long-term traffic plan for the growing Sapperton neighbourhood. “I believe [the diverter] is going to alleviate the problems that are there,” said Coun. Chuck Puchmayr. “I strongly believe putting the traffic light there exacerbated the traffic problems there, and this is council taking JOHNSTONE ownership of that. “This is a good compromise. It allows residents to come home, and to leave their home.” Coun. Patrick Johnstone said the city will need to monitor how the diverter affects traffic on neighbouring Keary and Simpson streets. “It’s time for us to talk about a neighbourhood

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Alberta Street parents Danielle Connelly and Lara Kinna wanted traffic calming measures for their street because it’s dangerous for themselves and their children.

traffic plan for Sapperton,” said Johnstone. He also called on staff to develop an appropriate timing for the study because there are different timelines for projects already on the books. Those include the Brewery District’s residential towers, redevelopment of Royal Columbian Hospital and the Sapperton Green development at Braid and Brunette. “I don’t want to create a plan that’s automatically redundant,” said Johnstone.

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Where’s the cash? School trustees across B.C., including those in New Westminster 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. 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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for beginning to repay student loans expires, finding those who aren’t paying becomes a costly effort. Historically governments sent defaulted debt to collection agencies. Last year $17.3 million was collected. How big is student debt these days? The subject was discussed briefly in the legislature last week. In question period, NDP leader John Horgan reminded the government that tuition fees have doubled over the past decade, and cited a Bank of Montreal estimate that the average university student emerges from a four-year program owing $35,000 in student loans. With his usual modesty and tact, Advanced Education Minister Andrew Wilkinson dismissed Horgan’s accusation

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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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is the area most people park on now and the staircase should remain! Geraldine Harder-Anderson New Westminster I read the recent article about the financial disclosures on last November’s election with interest. It seems that yet again financial contributions from unions to candidates, and now elected officials, come predominantly from public sector unions with virtually no direct contributions from organizations like the Teamsters, ILWU, Unifor or the other private sector unions. In effect this means city taxpayers are funding local election campaigns, probably provincial and federal too. It is taxpayers who pay the salaries and union dues for these employees whose unions then contribute from those same union dues to get their preferred candidates elected. It is high time the provincial government made changes to the rules governing municipal campaign finance. I’m fairly confident a thorough review of campaign contributions from these two sources could be used as predictors of the election outcomes. In my opinion this amounts to influence peddling writ large and taxpayers need to demand changes if we want to continue to claim we are a democratic country. As it is we are fast losing, some would argue have already lost, control over the decision-making processes that create our local communities. Harm Woldring New Westminster

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I agree with Roland Guasparini, and Jerry Johnson that the west end of the Parkade should not be demolished. Coun. Chuck Puchmayr is wrong about the east end of the parkade addressing the parking need. It is the west end that is needed while the high-rises being constructed on both parking areas for the River Market and boardwalk won’t be available in the near future. Unfortunately it is hindsight, but as Roland said, the top of the parkade could have been made into a park instead of millions of our tax dollars spent on a pier park without docking facilities, and now as Mr. Puchmayr stated there is “no choice but to install an elevator to access it,” costing millions more! Pier Park land could have been better used with low-rise townhomes with property tax revenue. Another very good reason to keep the west end. As I sat in my vehicle at the railway crossing at Begbie Street waiting for a long train to pass, I noticed many pedestrians using the staircase to cross the tracks. This option will no longer be available. How can council think taking down the parkade will “beautify” Front Street, while the semi-trailer trucks and trains will still be rumbling by? I have to wonder if council made an agreement with the developers of the high-rise currently being constructed on Columbia Street (with the suites with river views facing Front Street) to demolish this part of the parkade? The west end of the parkade is the most necessary part as that

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A8 NewsLeader Friday, March 6, 2015

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By December, 2013 a number of awards totaling $2.3 million had been settled, but Klein Lyons said even a further two-year

extension wouldn’t be enough time for it to process the remaining 670 claims, even with three lawyers and three paralegals working full-time on the files.

The court granted an interim extension to March 28, 2014 and additional law firms as well as eight law student volunteers were brought into the

process to help out. But even that wasn’t enough to clear all the claims, so another deadline was set for Nov. 28, 2014. At that point Klein

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said Fenlon in her judgment. “Even for those whose claims are processed, the potential for the claimants to enjoy the benefits and comforts which would flow from an award diminishes with each passing year.” She said setting a hard deadline, five years from the original one “will force all litigation guardians… to more aggressively seek out other counsel or other solutions.”

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to 2,000 pages of documents and lawyers also had to review another 85,000 pages of Woodlands’ internal administrative records. She also said she had to weigh the health and advancing age of many of the claimants against the desire of the province to achieve closure on the case. “The passage of another six to 10 years will inevitably bring with it the passing of more of the claimants,”

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many. It was never our intention to have our street fixed and have [the traffic] diverted elsewhere. We’re also neighbours and live in this community and we’d like the whole area to be addressed.” Council also directed staff to erect signs at the top of Alberta and other streets between Richmond and Columbia stating trucks aren’t allowed on those streets.

Connelly started a petition that got near unanimous support for traffic calming from the street’s homeowners. “We’re not planners, we’re not engineers, we’re just local people trying to keep our street safe. We’re hoping [the diverter] might do the trick,” said Connelly. “We’re hoping this is the first step of

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The Rockwoods A12 NewsLeader Friday, March 6, 2015 neighbourhood, quality family living for many years to come

ing deck is the perfect place for parties or casual entertainment, while the floor-to-ceiling 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 floorStudy argues breaks on property ing, stainless steel appliances and an extended subsidized by those paying the higher price,” kitchen island in the corner suites – some over tax and other fees are unfair Kitchennine saysfeet inlong, his study. are just some of the features that Jeff Nagel prove the consideration and attention to detail Cheap or free services to seniors can also lead Black Press put into these homes. to excessive use of services and larger-thanThat’s because Anthem Properties’ vision and Living is good at The Rockwoods. A new study urges municipalities to eliminate required facilities,creates it says. Extra from dedication real estaterevenue that works and Located in the vibrant Fleetwood neighborbreaks for seniors on property taxes and fees ending welcomes blanket discounts seniors could give you home;for from location, affordabilhood in the city of Surrey - considered Metro ity, functionality and design. to use services such as public transit and fitness cities more flexibility to reduce their reliance on Vancouver’s fastest growing city, the sought-after “Homebuyers can buy with confidence, knowclasses. property taxes, he argued area has all the benefits of convenient living ing that we’ve crafted our homes to build on that without sacrificing natural beauty. The report by municipal finance expert He warns the inequity of to seniors will reputation in the years come,”discounts says Edmonds. The Rockwoods offer clever uses of space that provide form as well as function and ample room to grow. 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Rockwoods, they can expect an environment Launch a dynamic career in business, “The Rockwoods offers functional, affordable increasingly benefit wealthy retirees who don’t need B.C.’sthat home grantto program reduces feelsowner comfortable live in, day in andthe day fashion, vision and technology. townhomes with great curb appeal at a central out, functionsresidence well; the fiby nishes areif the help. property taxand onalso a principle more Fleetwood location,” says director of marketing, well-appointed, the storage is ample and wellInfo session March 17 “They were established at a time when a high the owner is a senior – the tax reduction is up to Peter Edmonds. “Most of our buyers are younger placed, the layout has a great flow to it - all of Register now! percentage of older residents were living in poverty, $845 per yearthings for seniors is capped at works. $570 for couples or families, looking for a well-located these add up but a home that truly douglascollege.ca/info home at an affordable price.” but poverty rates for seniors have decreased those under 65. someone is up-sizing or down-siz“Whether In 2014, The Rockwoods was the best-selling ing, Thcharges e Rockwoods offers a quality-built home considerably compared with those in the rest of the TransLink seniors $52 for a monthly townhome community in Surrey, which was that will hold its value in the fullness of time.” population,” Kitchen said. “concession” pass that’s valid across all zones, the result of a combination of factors, including Prices for these two-plus-den, three- and His findings indicate seniors actually have the while other regular adults are charged $170 a the community’s location in the increasingly four-bedroom townhomes start at $299,900, popular Fleetwood neighborhood, the appealing $5,000 bonus available forzones, a limited smallest share of people living in poverty of any month with for aapass that’s good for all or time. $91 kids and adults alike. 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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

ocean on White Rock Beach,” says project manager, Deren Akinci. “Everything including a Save-On-Foods, Canadian Tire and so many local eateries and coffee shops are just a one-minute walk away.” Homeowners on both the upper and lower level floors will have access to green space, with spacious patios or balconies. Inside, the kitchen is harmonized with practicality and style; boasting a solid eased square-edge Quartzite countertop, full-height ceramic tile backsplash, stainless-steel appliances and classic shaker style cabinetry with satin nickel pull hardware.

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-

Affordability. Accessibility. Livability. You’ll find it all at South Point Walk.

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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,

affordable townhomes with great curb appeal at a central Fleetwood location,” says director of marketing, Peter Edmonds. “Most of our buyers are younger couples or families, looking for a well-located home at an affordable price.” In 2014, The Rockwoods was the best-selling townhome community in Surrey, which was the result of a combination of factors, including the community’s location in the increasingly popular Fleetwood neighbor-

$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 incentive, it really sophistication, and is the best value its location next in South Surrey.” to great amenities; For more this level of conveinformation, visit nience is hard to www.southpointfind in other projwalk.ca, call ects in the area.” 604-560-3238 One- and twoor visit the sales bedrooms are Designed for how you want to live. centre at South available starting Point Exchange, 860-3014 152 Street, from just $247,900, and are nearly Surrey, open noon to 5 p.m. daily move-in ready. “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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108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES Opportunity To Buy Janitorial Franchise

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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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A22 NewsLeader Friday, March 6, 2015

THE NEIGHBOURHOOD BUTCHER SHOP IS BACK Saturday, March 7th, 2015

ONE DAY DEAL Prime Rib or Standing Rib Roast

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FRIDAY

MARCH 6 2015 www.burnabynewsleader.com

A New Westminster nurse and her Italian boyfriend are puttering around the globe on a Vespa. PAGE A3

New West family continues battle for better diabetes care Mario Bartel

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A New West parent may have won the battle for better care for her daughter’s Type 1 diabetes while she’s in school. But Guilly Milburn says she still hasn’t won the war. So she’s joining another family in a similar situation in Surrey to file a human rights complaint MARIO BARTEL/NEWSLEADER against the Ministries Claude LeDoux, co-ordinator of New Westminster Plant a Row-Grow a Row, is ready to get to work in his garden. The community initiative that encourages backyard gardeners of Health, Education, to plant an extra row to donate to their local food bank, kicks off with its Spring Gardeners’ Party on March 12 at 6 p.m. The event, to be held at St. Thomas More Collegiate, features a panel of experts like Brian Minter, the national co-ordinator for Plant a Row-Grow a Row, Pasquale Porico, who will speak about mason bees, Mike Campbell who will and Children and talk about edible gardening, and June Hewko of Lee Valley tools who will speak about new implements for the home gardener. Admission is free, but a donation of non-perishable Family Development. food items to the Food Bank is appreciated. The complaint asks the ministries to offer individualized care plans for kids with Type 1 diabetes. “All kids have the for a 10-year extension to the behalf of child and adult patients right to attend school Supreme Court granted a one-year Court denies request for claims deadline. The province said at Woodlands who had alleged safely,” said Laura extension, citing the complicated 10-year extension; now a further six months would be physical, sexual and psychological Johnston of the and time-consuming nature of due Sept. 16, 2016 sufficient. abuse during their care. Mediation Community Legal processing those claims as many of Mario Bartel In her judgment released on that began in the spring of 2009 led Assistance Society the former residents couldn’t read or th photo@newwestnewsleader.com Feb. 23, Madame Justice Lauri to a settlement that October. which is working write or were non-verbal. Many also The law firm handling claims Ann Fenlon said the case is unique The settlement created a process with the parents didn’t have family members to assist more details inside in the settlement of a class action because many of the eligible for members of the suit to file on the complaint. them with the claims process. lawsuit filed by former patients claimants can’t self-identify as claims for compensation that could “This raises an issue When only a few more claimants at the Woodlands School in New having been wronged. But, she said, range from $3,000 to $150,000. The of accommodation filed by the second deadline, another Westminster has until Sept. 16, 2016 “the time has come to draw a firm original deadline to file for those of children with a one-year extension was granted. The to sort through those claims. line.” claims was Sept. 19, 2011. physical disability, and filing process was also simplified The law firm, Klein Lyons, had The class action suit was But as that deadline passed, only Type 1 is a disability.” and some cases had been resolved. applied to B.C. Supreme Court originally filed in August, 2002 on 10 claims had been filed, so the Child Health B.C. Please see JUDGE RECOGNIZES, A8 estimates there are approximately 2,200 children under 19 years of age with Type 1 in the province, with another 220 new cases diagnosed every year.

New deadline for Woodlands claims Join us where we got our start 100 years ago in New Westminster for a

Community Celebration!

SUNDAY, MARCH 8 • 12-5 PM Royal City Centre 610 - 6 Street • New Westminster

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H2 NewsLeader Friday, March 6, 2015

Celebrate with us YOU’RE INVITED TO

NEW WEST

Photo: Larry Wright, Burnaby Now

Stu Muir, Store Manager

Michael Huhn, Store Manager

George Sciberras, Store Manager

Save-On-Foods, Royal City Centre

Save-On-Foods, Sapperton

Save-On-Foods, Columbia Square

Join us

FROM

12 - 5 PM ON SUNDAY, MARCH 8

Royal City Centre • 610 - 6th Street • New Westminster • face painting • cupcakes • balloon animals • ice cream • local community • fun! entertainment • interactive displays Plus, join us at any Save-On-Foods store across the province to celebrate on Sunday, March 8.