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Silver linings: Danika Pasqua and her Surrey Falcon lcon teammates had plenty to celebrate recently, after the female hockey squad uad finished second at the BC Hockey bantam championships in Castlegar. ar. i see page ge 22
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$24.3M expansion for Surrey courts Lauren Collins Black Press
As first promised by the province last year, Surrey will be receiving a multi-milliondollar expansion to its courthouse, B.C.’s attorney general has announced. At a news conference Thursday in Surrey, B.C. Attorney General and Minister of Justice Suzanne Anton confirmed Surrey Provincial Court will undergo a $24.3-million
expansion that will include three additional courtrooms and two more hearing rooms. Construction will start in early 2016 and is set to be completed in 2017. In April 2013, five municipalities, including Surrey, Abbotsford, the City and Township of Langley and Chilliwack, entered into a memorandum of understanding with the province for the provision of more courtrooms over 20 years. The long-term plan
for Surrey includes a total of eight more courtrooms. According to Anton, the top priority was expanding Surrey’s provincial courthouse. The city’s population has grown 60 per cent since 1991 when the courthouse was first built, she said, and is expected to double in the next two decades. “With these kind of numbers come all the benefits and challenges that big cities
encounter,” Anton said. “Some of these challenges involve the justice system, where Surrey’s tremendous population growth has put pressure on the courts. We want to change that.” The Surrey courthouse, which hears a high volume of provincial civil small claims cases, is second only to Vancouver Provincial Court in terms of caseload. i see page 2
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Charges in fiery freeway crash Tracy Holmes Staff Reporter
Street-racing charges have been approved against two drivers in connection with a fiery South Surrey crash last December involving a Lamborghini. The charges – announced last week – stem from a Dec. 21 incident on Highway 99 near 152 Street, which police say could easily have ended in tragedy. “Luckily, no one was seriously injured, however, the consequences of such a high-speed collision on a major arterial roadway in our city could have been catastrophic,” Sgt. Dale Carr said in a news release Wednesday afternoon. On the day of the incident, police were called just after 11:30 a.m., after a northbound 2007 Lamborghini Murcielago spun off the road just past the 152 Street overpass and caught fire. When police arrived, firefighters were extinguishing the blaze and the Lamborghini’s occupants were standing nearby unhurt. Occupants of another vehicle, a 2013 Dodge Viper, were also at the scene. i see page 4
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Bill Vigars speaks to a crowd of more than 100 gathered at city hall Monday to protest White Rock’s privatization of multifamily garbage pickup.
Garbage pickup to become responsibility of stratas on July 1
Condo residents trash city’s decision Melissa Smalley Staff Reporter
More than 100 angry White Rock residents gathered on the lawn of city hall this week to call on the city to rescind its decision to halt to garbage pickup for multifamily homes and businesses. Signs reading ‘Don’t dump us!’ and ‘White Rock Council No Ethics,’ were scattered
throughout the enthusiastic crowd that gathered at noon Monday to call for “transparency, truthfulness and equality for all citizens.” “Today we’re here because city hall does not communicate with the people, they show us no respect and they’re stripping us of our dignity,” rally MC Bill Vigars said. “Today we’re here because city hall is trying to shut down the voices of democracy.”
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The rally was spearheaded by a group of condominium residents who were unhappy with the way city council chose to make changes to the garbage-pickup services. The decision was made at an in-camera meeting in December; the public was informed of the changes – set to take effect July 1 – by a news release the city issued the following month. i see page 4
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Mostly old news: Bains i from page 1 Surrey-Tynehead MLA Amrik Virk said the expansion is what the city and its citizens have asked for. “We listened. We heard what you wanted as a community and it’s about promises made and promises kept,” Virk said. But Surrey-Newton MLA Harry Bains criticized the news, saying Surrey deserves better than three new courtrooms. “I hoped to see some meaningful action from the attorney general today, but all we got was three out of the five courtrooms she already announced last year,” Bains said. He added the NDP has worked with the community to develop the Surrey Accord, a comprehensive plan meant to tackle crime on the streets and to address its long-term causes. “It’s time the BC Liberal government (took) a look at the ideas in the Surrey Accord and start making real changes to make Surrey safer,” Bains said. Also announced Thursday was the creation of an Integrated Services Net-
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work of social, health and justice service providers – ideally to be situated near the courthouse, at 140 Street and 57A Avenue, in Surrey’s former city hall. “It would be a one-stop location for clients who may have complex needs,” Anton said. The Integrated Services Network would focus on cases involving domestic violence, mental illness, substance abuse and prolific offenders. Surrey Mayor Linda Hepner said the model would allow for a “greater chance of success in re-integrating offenders into positive roles” in society. “What we’re seeing today is an example of what can be achieved when a common goal is paired with meaningful partnerships,” she said. Anton said her ministry is currently in the process of developing a specialized court strategy to determine “future needs for integrated justice initiatives.” The plan is expected to be released in the spring.
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Firefighter’s death hits home for Surrey councillor
Starchuk urges followup care for PTSD Kevin Diakiw Black Press
His long career as a firefighter in North Surrey hit a rocky patch in 2005 when he responded to events so psychologically traumatic, they left lasting damage. As the truism goes, some things can’t be unseen. He started exhibiting early signs of post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), becoming increasingly agitated and having trouble sleeping. His love of hockey and working out all but disappeared. Symptoms worsened dramatically when he answered a call involving a teen who was murdered. Emotionally pummeled by the incident, the firefighter still toughed it out for five more years. But the stress continued to build,
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call after call, until he had to take a medical leave in 2010. On his return, he became a junior captain and worked to change the way his fellow firefighters deal with stress, encouraging them to speak out. And management, he said, had to tune into the problem. “The people leading us, they’re the ones that have to step up and show compassion,” he is quoted as saying. “Lead differently. (Your people) are your tools. And you’ve got to take care of your tools.” Prior to his return to work, he was treated by mental-health specialists and was cleared. Unfortunately, there was no followup care to make sure the stressors hadn’t returned. On March 3 of this year, he took his own life. He was 53. (Out of respect for the firefighter
and his family, Black Press has chosen not to identify him). The tragedy struck home for a Surrey councillor, who is vowing to take up the cause of mental health and PTSD. Coun. Mike Starchuk, also a former firefighter, writes about the firefighter on his blog. “From the time he was recognized by (WorkSafeBC) for his PTSD… to his last days on earth, there weren’t any (WorkSafe) policies or mechanisms in place to follow up on (his) mental health challenges,” Starchuk says. Starchuk worked as a “critical incident scene management peer defuser” with Surrey Fire Services, helping those with PTSD. The late firefighter was one of them. Starchuk knows of five others currently with the diagnosis in
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Coun. Mike Starchuk speaks out after firefighter took his own life. the province, but he figures the real number could be as high as 25. WorkSafeBC has made some progres, Starchuk says, but more needs to be done. In 2012, WorkSafeBC created better criteria recognizing what first responders, such as firefighters, face in the field. However, he says, regular followup care needs
to take place to help prevent what happened to the junior captain from happening to anyone else. Starchuk says he’s waiting to hear from the International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) – the provincial body that is lobbying WorkSafeBC for improved care. Starchuk stands ready to use his new position as city councillor to effect meaningful change for workers dealing with PTSD. And not just firefighters, he says. It could be police, paramedics or anyone suffering PTSD in the workplace. “We’re not asking for a whole lot,” he says, noting there should be some sort of check-in for those affected. “I just want the professionals to decide what level of followup that is.” Inaction, he says, is simply too costly.
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Brilliant skies provide a picturesque background Thursday for installation of a tower crane at the corner of Oxford Street and Marine Drive in White Rock, where construction of the Newport at West Beach development is underway. The mixed-used residential/commercial project – which was the subject of much debate in its early stages – is being built on the former site of White Rock Mufflers, which had operated there since 1973.
Flashing incidents reported by students, dog walker
Police on lookout after repeated indecent acts Kevin Diakiw Black Press
A man who exposed himself to students in the Clayton area of Surrey earlier this month is now the subject of a police search. Police issued an alert Thursday, after similarities were noted in a number of incidents. Most recently, a woman walking her dog on a trail near 70 Avenue and 188 Street around 12:30 p.m. March 16 reported a man committing an indecent act.
He didn’t say anything, or approach her, but she felt it was obvious he wanted her to see him. He left the area on his bike, riding east on 68 Avenue. He is described as an Hispanic male, approximately 20 years old, with a slim build and short dark hair, wearing a brown hoodie and shorts. The bike was a BMXstyle with orange-rims. On March 2, at about 1 p.m., police responded to a call of a man committing
an indecent act behind Clayton Heights Secondary. That suspect is described as a Caucasian male in his 20s, with a medium build, tattoos on his arms, wearing a grey hoodie and dark jeans. He was also riding a BMX bike. Then on March 5, at about 8:30 a.m., Surrey Mounties responded to a complaint of a man flashing his privates to two students in a laneway north of 70 Avenue between 190 and 188A streets.
He is described as a Caucasian male, 30 to 40 years old, about five-foot-10, with greying hair and wearing dark clothes. “While we have not been able to conclusively link these investigations at this early stage, there are enough similarities that caused our analysts and investigators to take notice,” said Surrey RCMP Sgt. Carr. Anyone with any information about these incidents is asked to call Surrey RCMP at 604-599-0502.
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Police seek forfeiture of vehicles i from page 1 Witnesses described both luxury vehicles as travelling at excessive speeds just before the crash occurred. One witness caught the incident on a dashmounted camera. The footage shows a Lamborghini, with a Viper close behind, lose control during an attempt to pass. Investigation determined the vehicles had reached speeds of up to 157 km/h.
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The remains of the Lamborghini. At the time, the Lamborghini driver was issued fines under
the Motor Vehicle Act totalling around $700. Should the drivers be convicted, police have asked that both vehicles be forfeited. Edmonton resident Adam Shtay, 27, and Surrey resident Joshua Dally, 31, have each been charged with one count of ‘dangerous operation of motor vehicle while street racing.’ The charges were sworn March 2. Both men are due back in Surrey Provincial Court on April 16.
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White Rock projects lower taxes late to modify this decision.” family home collection. i from page 1 The city is holding a publicFriday, the city announced Theresa Reilkoff, whose letter to the editor published March 3 information meeting April 1 that property taxes are proposed to in Peace Arch News is credited will, according to the city’s web- drop this year. It was unclear at PAN press time, with galvanizing fellow residents site, give residents “the opportuinto action, told the crowd she nity to ask questions to under- however, if the projected 1.6 per cent dip, combined with changes was “alarmed” when she first saw stand privatization.” A request for proposals, closing to solid-waste collection, means the news about changes to gartoday (Tuesday) has also been taxpayers will ultimately be paybage pickup. She said she called Mayor issued on contracting out single- ing more or less. Wayne Baldwin with her concerns and was told the reason for the change was because some stratas were paying for both public and private garbage collection. “Being the snoopy person that I am, I tried to find these people that have private contracts,” Reilkoff said. “I was able to locate maybe two. Other than that, I could find no other stratas that had private contractors. So how could this be? How could the city make this change without consulting us?” Officials defend the city’s decision and how it came about, noting it was made in line with the Community Charter. City manager Dan Bottrill told PAN last week that it’s not unusual to hold in-camera discusHeating water accounts for about 20 per cent of your sions when making decihome’s energy use. With natural gas rates at some of sions that would result in “some negotiations.” their lowest in a decade,1 a high-efficiency natural However, the city’s reagas water heater can save up to $270 a year for soning did little to quell a family of four, compared to an electric model.2 the emotions of those at Rebates are also available. yesterday’s rally, as shouts of “No more secrecy!” and Discover the benefits and savings “It’s time to join Surrey” could be heard throughat fortisbc.com/gasisgood. out the demonstration. FortisBC commodity rate history since January 1, 2006. “Eleven thousand citiBased on the difference between approximate annual costs for water heating in FortisBC’s Mainland service zens have been abanarea. Calculations compared a high-efficiency natural gas storage tank water heater with equivalent electric doned to find their own model, using FortisBC and BC Hydro rates as of January 2015. Savings may vary and do not include rebates or incentives. Estimate your savings at fortisbc.com/energycalculator. way,” Reilkoff said. FortisBC uses the FortisBC name and logo under license from Fortis Inc. (15-019.15 02/2015) “Mayor Baldwin and councillors, it is not too
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Business proposals to high-tech companies coming, says Surrey Mayor
Israel trip worth it: Hepner Kevin Diakiw Black Press
Surrey Mayor Linda Hepner is back from Israel and says she will soon be rolling out proposals with high-tech companies that will both provide goods and services and locate here. Hepner and the City of Surrey’s Manager of Economic Development Donna Jones have returned from Israel after a week-long international academic event called “Brain Tech.” Hepner was hoping to lure
companies to come and initiatives involving locate along Surrey’s companies interested in Innovation Boulevard, Innovation Boulevard. a high-tech corridor Hepner would not between SFU and Surrey provide details at this Memorial Hospital. point about which comHepner said Thursday panies are interested or she signed a partnerwhat role they might ship agreement with the take. mayor of Be’er Sheva, She added that the Linda Hepner a city a little less than Centre for Israel and Surrey mayor half the size of Surrey in Jewish Affairs footed approximately the geothe bill for her travel to graphic centre of Israel. Israel. Taxpayers covered Jones’ She also plans to unveil some trip.
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Son to stand trial for murder Sheila Reynolds Black Press
A man accused of killing his father in their Surrey home last year has been ordered to stand trial for murder in B.C. Supreme Court. Ryan William Beauchamp was charged last August after his dad, Edward Allen Bezell, was found dead inside the home where police said both men lived. Surrey RCMP received a call of shots fired in the area of 60 Avenue and 140 Street on Aug. 12,
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Police at the scene on Aug. 12. 2014 and arrived at the scene to find Bezell dead. The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team took over the case.
Beauchamp, who was 29 at the time, was arrested and charged with second-degree murder. He was ordered by a judge Thursday to stand trial after a week-long preliminary hearing of the evidence in Surrey Provincial Court that began March 13. There is a publication ban on evidence presented at preliminary hearings. Beauchamp’s trial will now transfer to B.C. Supreme Court in New Westminster. His next court date is scheduled for April 16.
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here have been numerous protests against the federal government’s Bill C-51, which proposes a number of new measures to combat the prospects of terrorism. The Conservative government has proposed giving additional powers to the RCMP and CSIS, the Canadian Security Intelligence Service. Many of those protesting say these new powers will strip privacy from many Canadian residents. They also argue that both the RCMP and CSIS do not have sufficient independent oversight. The Liberals have already said they will support the bill, and make amendments if they are elected as the government in the election this fall. NDP MPs, on the other hand, are stalwart foes of the bill. The different reactions from the two opposition parties speak volumes about the perceptions of this bill. The Liberals are clearly banking on the broad support among Canadians for more counter-terrorism measures. The support comes in the wake of the deadly attack on Parliament Hill last fall and numerous homegrown terror plots – including a planned Canada Day attack in 2013 by accused Surrey bomb-makers John Nuttall and Amanda Korody. The NDP, on the other hands, is taking its traditional principled approach, in standing up for civil rights over enhanced anti-terrorism measures. The principled stance gets them plenty of positive mentions, but often does not translate into votes. Virtually all polls show the NDP will finish third in the election, barring a last-minute shift by voters. The need for enhanced anti-terrorism measures is pretty clear. However, there should be more oversight of both CSIS and the RCMP, should they be granted new powers. At the very least, there needs to be a Parliamentary committee with MPs from all sides taking an ongoing close look at just how these new powers are being used.
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ICTORIA – The B.C. government training program of up to one year. has made its most significant Medical and child-care costs will then moves in decades to address the be covered for up to a year after training, needs of some of the province’s poorest to allow a transition to employment. Approved training means people. training for jobs that are The largest financial Tom Fletcher commitment is for a new identified as in demand, program to help single parents requiring high school and escape from the welfare trap. occupation-specific training that can be completed in a There are 16,000 single parents year or less. They include retail in B.C. receiving provincial sales, general office work and income assistance or disability payments, most of them women. assistance jobs in health services. Even if they could find an Another overdue policy change entry-level job, it wouldn’t pay is to double the allowable enough to cover the child care earnings for all income they would need to go to work. assistance recipients from $200 Worst of all, the current system to $400 a month. This gives requires that if they enrol in people a chance to improve training, they lose their income their circumstances by taking assistance, including dental and extended whatever part-time or casual work they medical care for themselves and their can manage, without having that little children. income cut from their already meagre That is the welfare trap, one of the welfare cheques. most perverse government policies And then there was the recent decision to have survived into our supposedly to end the claw-back of parental enlightened modern era. child support payments from income The new program takes effect in assistance payments. September. It will not only continue The province has for many years run income assistance payments when a costly child-maintenance enforcement single parents enrol in skills training, it program to track down (mostly) promises to cover their child care and deadbeat dads and force them to pay at transportation costs for an approved least a token amount to support their
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Per-adult taxing a better route Editor: Re: Tax breaks ‘unfair’, March 19. Viewed initially, Harry Kitchen’s article about eliminating senior discounts to those who are well off, sounds like a no-brainer. However, he recommends grants and special aid be targeted to all low-income people in need. There is the crux of the problem; how to arrange this without requiring an expensive bureaucracy, given that everyone expects the same freebie as the next person, and is very proficient at understating and hiding their assets. Remember that CPP is simply taxed back for those seniors with income, and that property-tax reduction on principal residence is no longer in effect for a lot of them. Leaving in place such senior perks as cheaper travel and discounts on various services and activities is more likely to stimulate senior usage and participation, getting us to spend our funds, recycling money and stimulating the economy. It is hard to resist a bargain. Rather than targeting deals for seniors, the reform that is needed is in property taxation, which is being expected to cover the majority of municipal services. Many adult children are living with parents; and multiple families are living in one house, incurring just one property tax. Surely some form of adultcapitation basis should be evolved to cover the expenses such people are generating but for which they avoid payment. Anthony Walter, Surrey
Counsel. Can’t wait to see 2015. Brutal. Yes, they do rely strongly on the public to assist them in passing on information. They depend on it. When and if this “trapper” is found, guess who will be investigating and putting forth charges on that individual. Not the police; that’s right… the BCSPCA. The BCSPCA really is the last resort for neglected and abused animals. Unfortunately, the BCSPCA can’t have eyes everywhere and they depend on us, the public, to report any abuse or neglect that we see. I’m appalled at how the letterwriter so quickly writes off the BCSPCA. Has she not seen the recent high-profile cases? What about the ones she doesn’t see in the media? I was at a fundraising event and have met some of the investigators. They are very dedicated and must see horrible things and investigate tough cases. They seem to be very dedicated to their jobs and I was amazed at how many calls they receive. I will continue to support the BCSPCA and I hope anyone who shares VanDeKinder’s opinion of
the BCSPCA will look into the organization before drawing an ‘armchair’ conclusion. Milton Grant, Surrey
No sense to legal system Editor: Re: Six-month sentence for dog walker, Jan. 29. I have to seriously question the state of our legal system in B.C. when a judge can hand down a jail term in this case. Now, before the supporters of this sentence get up in arms, let me first say that I love animals, have had the privilege of having several pets be a part of my life over the years, and I am as horrified as a person should be when someone abuses their position of trust, as this woman has. My issue lies solely with our legal system and in this case, the presiding judge. This case was a media circus from start to finish, and people’s personal feelings were allowed to dictate the outcome. Allow me to draw some parallels
for you. On Aug. 12, 2012, a young woman from Alberta was driving south on Highway 1 at about 2:40 p.m. My daughter and her husband were driving north on the same highway. Traffic was light, and in fact, at the moment of impact there were no other vehicles on that stretch of road to witness the crash. The southbound driver ended up in the northbound lane for no apparent reason and in court on Nov. 19, 2014, her lawyer stated she could not remember why she was there. Be that as it may, she was there, hit my children head-on and killed them both instantly. In both situations, a horrendous error in judgment resulting in death. As in the case of the dog sitter, the Alberta woman also declined to make any statement at the trial, which, in my opinion, is a tremendous act of cowardice. The woman in our case was handed a one-year driving suspension in B.C. (she lives in Alberta) and no jail time, so I ask again – what is wrong with our legal system when someone can go to jail for causing the death of dogs, but not people? Kathie Brodie, White Rock
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There’s no reason the current ban on poultry products from three states should continue, writes Stephen Morris.
Calling foul on poultry prohibition Editor: Open letter to MP Russ Hiebert (South Surrey-White Rock-Cloverdale). In December, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency implemented a ban on the importation of poultry products from Washington, Oregon and California in response to a supposed threat of avian flu to Canadian poultry farms. This was implemented even though farms in B.C. were already infected weeks before. Both American and Canadian authorities and scientists agree that the cause of the flu being passed along to domesticated flocks originates not from contamination by other domesticated poultry facilities but from wild flocks that migrate over the borders and intermingle. What is even more disconcerting is this, on the surface, appears to be an attempt by the Canadian poultry industry to lessen competition by restricting or stopping lesser-priced (in this case) American products from entering the country. For political reasons, Canadian marketing boards and their products (eggs, milk, cheese, poultry) were not included in the North American Free Trade Agreement, thus locking Canadian consumers into
communist-like, price-regulated fixing and restrictions. Canadian officials at the CFIA also keep postponing the removal of the ban citing weak excuses when there is NO danger to the public nor producers from these products. CFIA officials are quoted: “There is no food-safety risk associated with these products. These measures are being taken to prevent the introduction of avian influenza into other parts of Canada.” The question arises, then, how do you stop migratory birds which carry the virus from crossing the border? You can’t. In addition, poultry farms are not feeding raw chicken, eggs or associated products for which the ban applies to their flocks. So that leaves the average consumer. How does the CFIA figure the general public will therefore transmit the disease? Since there is no food-safety risk, then their consumption is not an issue. It is time for this silly Trojan horse regulatory ban to be lifted. As our local member of Parliament, please advise me what you have or are doing on this issue and if nothing, what measures can you bring to bear to correct it. Stephen Morris, Surrey
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he Semiahmoo Peninsula is home to numerous non-profit organizations, charities, community groups and initiatives aimed at helping those in need. The sense of community and extent of the generosity in White Rock/South Surrey is something Curtis Christopherson knows plenty about. As president of the Peninsula Community Foundation, Christopherson has the opportunity to get a firsthand look at the work done by groups around the community. The foundation, established in 1998, is comprised of a group of local volunteers who, according to Christopherson, were “brought together by a desire to better the quality of life for those living on the Semiahmoo Peninsula.” “We raise funds and awareness in the city for local causes, whether it is a notfor-profit organization, a charity or a community initiative,” Christopherson told Peace Arch News. “Our nine board members live and work locally, and are dedicated to giving back to the community we live and work in.” The foundation’s signature fundraising event – which actually predates the foundation itself – is Vintage Affair, which will be celebrating 23 years this fall. It’s an evening of wining and dining – the “social event of the year,” according to Christopherson – and is often attended by a who’s who ❝Our primary of business focus is anything professionals, that involves and politicians, impacts the young community members families of the and notable community.❞ personalities. Curtis Christopherson More important foundation president than the social aspect of the gathering, however, is the money it raises and organizations that benefit. In the past, Vintage Affair has helped support the Peace Arch News Christmas Fund, Sources Food Bank and White Rock Hospice, to name a few. The foundation also contributed $500,000 towards the completion of the Centre for Active Living over the past five years with funds raised at the annual gala. This year, Semiahmoo House Society is one of the groups that is set to receive financial support from the foundation and
Vintage Affair. The funds will go towards a leisure services support program that allows young adults with developmental disabilities to take part in recreational activities they wouldn’t normally be able to participate in on their own. According to SHS executive director Doug Tennant, it’s a program that is “life-altering” for many of the young people who take part. “They want to be a part of the whole community, and for them, (the program) allows them to have the freedom to do whatever anybody else in society is doing,” Tennant explained. “And for their families and parents who have been the sole facilitator of friendships and outings, it allows them to take a bit of a break as well, knowing that if they’re going out with friends, that they’re going to be safe.” Semiahmoo House Society is a good example of the type of organization the foundation aims to help, according to Christopherson, who said it’s beneficial for the board of directors to focus on ways of maximizing their fundraising efforts as opposed to seeking out the individuals in the community who need help. “We don’t have to go out and find that person who is in need,” he explained. “Instead, we source out the organization that has already done the leg work and are able to support that group and the work they do.” For Christopherson, who has been involved with the foundation for eight years, the motivation comes down to giving back to the community in more ways than one.
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Top, Lindsay and Alex attend a Semiahmoo House Society recreation and leisure event, a program that will receive funding from money raised at this year’s Vintage Affair – above, pictured in 2010 – the Peninsula Community Foundation’s signature fundraising event. “What I like about the foundation is not only the people who are involved, but the fact that we can impact more than one area of our community,” he said, noting the demographics of the Peninsula are starting to shift towards more young families. “Our primary focus right now is anything that involves and impacts the young families of the community.” Building on the yearly success of Vintage Affair, Christopherson said the foundation board is always looking at new ways to get
involved in the community. “One area that we’re looking to grow and expand upon is community endowment funds, whether that’s a legacy fund or a business that wants to create an education fund to grant scholarships,” he said. “We’re going to be doing a lot more great things to give back to this community, so keep your eyes and ears open.” To find out more about the Peninsula Community Foundation, visit www. peninsulafoundation.ca
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Q In the Facebook and Twitter class, learn how to create a Facebook account, fill out a Facebook profile, review privacy settings and find friends and family members to ‘friend’. You’ll also learn how to navigate posts, and pictures. In Twitter, you’ll create a profile for personal or professional use, learn how to tweet in 140 characters or less and connect with other users. This two-session course starts Tuesday, April 7. Call for more information and to register 604-541-2199. Q Do you have an iPad and need help getting started? In the Basics of Using iPad you will explore iPad settings, learn how to personalize your iPad, back up your information plus discover the world of apps and iCloud settings. This is a great workshop to teach you how to get the most of your Apple tablet. Classes
start April 10 and April 24 at the White Rock Community Centre. For more information, and to register, 604-541-2199. Q From cave walls to computers, humans have long been sharing the stories of their lives. Everyone has a life story worth telling and it’s never too late or too early to tell it. Whether it’s a whole life autobiography or a slice-of-life memoir, our lives take on greater meaning as we contribute to a legacy of history, heritage and understanding. Sylvia Taylor is instructing an eight-session course on Writing Your Life Stories & Memoirs, starting April 21 at the White Rock Community Centre. This course fills quickly so call now to register 604-541-2199. The Kent Street Activity Centre, located at 1475 Kent St., is open to people 55 years of age or better. For information, call 604-5412231.
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604-531-1923 or 604-581-0313. Q Celebrating Women at the Salvation Q White Rock Laughter yoga at White Army Church, 15417 Roper Ave., March Rock Library, 15342 Buena Vista Ave., 27, 1:30 p.m. Guest speaker: Lorraine 7-8 p.m. To continue on the last Tuesday Ellenwood. Call 604-531-7314 to reserve. of each month, except July and August. Q Easter Dinner & SONrise Info: 604-536-9049. Gospel Music at White Rock Q Free workshops hosted Baptist Church, 1657 140 St., by White Rock RCMP at March 27, noon, for those White Rock Community 55+. RSVP by March 25 at Centre (15154 Russell Ave.). noon to 604-531-2344. Fraud awareness: April 14, Q White Rock Social Jusdatebook@peacearchnews.com May 26, June 9, 9-11 a.m. tice Film Society to screen Personal safety: April 2, How to Start a Revolution 9:30-11 a.m. Mature driving: at First United Church on April 24, 7 p.m. April 13, May 7, 9-11 a.m. Registration Admission by donation. Info: www.whitrequired, 604-541-2199. erocksocialjusticefilmfestival.ca
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Q Pride of Erin performs at White Rock Elks, 1469 George St., April 1, 4-6 p.m. Q Free card-making workshops, First United Church (15385 Semiahmoo Ave.). April 8, 15, 22 & 29. No craft skills required. Registration limited, contact kathy.booth@hotmail.com
Q The Canadian Cancer Society urgently needs volunteers for a three-hour shift April 4 to sell daffodil flowers and pins at shopping centres in White Rock and South Surrey. Call: Louise at 604-5361926 or at 604-538-0011. Q Crafty Affaire Spring Market April 25, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Elgin Hall, 14250 Crescent Rd. Cost: $2. Q Free Golf Clinic April 25, 2-3 p.m. at Birdies & Buckets Family Golf Centre, 5228 King George Blvd. Free. All ages. Q Antique Road Show May 2 at White Rock Museum, 14970 Marine Dr. Cost: $15 for one item, $40 for three.
Thursday Q Ecumenical Lenten Luncheon at Mount Olive Lutheran Church, 2350 148 St., until March 26. All are invited to attend. Lunch includes soup, bun and beverage. Q Staying Sharp: Maintaining Brain Health & Memory with Dr. Allison Patton March 26, 7-8:30 p.m. at Choices South Surrey, 3248 King George Blvd. Info: 604541-3902.
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Q Seniors Legal Advice Clinic March 27, 1-3 p.m. at Senior Come Share Society Chuck Bailey Recreation Centre, 13458 107 Ave. No drop-ins. Free. Call: 604-5319400, ext. 204. Q Ukrainian Soul Food for sale at fundraiser March 27, 4:30-7:30 p.m. at Ukrainian Cultural Centre, 13512 108 Ave.
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Call for auditions
White Rock Gallery is located at 1247 Johnston Rd. For more on the upcoming Muccillo show, visit www.whiterockgallery. com or call 604-538-4452.
Tonight (March 24) is the last chance to audition for White Rock Players’ Club’s next production, I Hate Hamlet, set to run June 3 to 20. Directed by Dale Kelly, the play requires three women and three men aged 25 to 60. For more information or to submit a resumé, email jsfuller77@gmail.com
Quartet White Rock Players’ Club presents the Ronald Harwood comedy, Quartet, on stage at the Coast Capital Playhouse April 8 to 25. Directed by Donald Braird, Quartet tells the story of four retired opera singers living in a home for retired performers preparing for a concert to celebrate Guiseppe Verdi’s birthday. Tickets are $18 for adults, $16 for students and seniors, and are available by calling 604-536-7535.
The Wheat in the Barley After wrapping up an extensive tour of B.C. and Alberta last year, White Rock’s The Wheat in the Barley are set to return for a hometown gig this weekend. The veteran folk group – now in their 19th year of recording and performing – will take the stage at the Elks Lodge, 1469 George St. this Saturday (March 28) at 8 p.m. Tickets for the 19-plus show are $15 and available at Tapestry Music, the Elks Lodge, or at the door. For more information, call 604-538-4016.
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Dr. Strangelove Dust off your dancing shoes – the Blue Frog Studios dance party is back April 4. This time around, well-known Vancouver cover band Dr. Strangelove will be taking the stage, dipping into their repertoire that ranges from Lady Gaga to The Beatles. Limited seating is available on a firstcome first-served basis, as the event is set up for mainly standing-room and dancing. Doors open at 7 p.m., with music starting at 8 p.m.
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Vancouver-based cover band Dr. Strangelove will perform a variety of tunes to make you groove during a dance party gig at White Rock’s Blue Frog Studios April 4.
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Renato Muccillo A “perennial favourite” is set to return
to White Rock Gallery for its annual solo show next month. Landscape painter Renato Muccillo, a Vancouver native, will feature a large collection of brand new works at the show, which runs April 12-26.
The White Rock Social Justice Film Festival will screen its next film, Heist: Who Stole The American Dream, this Friday (March 27). The documentary – directed by Frances Causey and Donald Goldmacher – tackles the roots of the American economic crisis, and in particular, focuses on the income gap in America, and how corporations are “dismantling the middle class.” Following the film, a UBC professor will be on hand to speak to the those in attendance. The film will be screened at First United Church (15385 Semiahmoo Ave.) at 7 p.m. Friday. Admission is by donation. For more information, visit www. whiterocksocialjusticefilmfestival.ca
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Ravens finish just shy of peewee final Rick Kupchuk Sports Reporter
The host team came within a game of qualifying for the final of BC Hockey’s Pee Wee Tier 1 championships, held March 15-18 in South Surrey. The Semiahmoo Ravens won three of five games at the six-team tournament at the South Surrey Arena, but finished one point shy of second place. The first game proved to be the difference. The Ravens lost 6-2 to Juan de Fuca, and when the round robin was complete, it was the Vancouver Island i For girl’s hockey team in second place at provincial results, 3-1-1 (won-lost-tied), with Semiahmoo right see page 22 behind at 3-2-0. The Ravens’ only other loss was a 5-0 decision against the eventual provincial champion Burnaby Winter Club. Semiahmoo defeated Kelowna 4-2, topped the North Shore Winter Club 7-5, and handled Prince George 3-1. Two other Ravens teams also competed at the BC Hockey Championships. Semiahmoo won one of four games at the Bantam Tier 3 tournament in Port Hardy. The Ravens fell 12-1 in the opener to Whitehorse, then were edged 8-6 by Quesnel in their second game. After a 9-1 loss to Dawson Creek, Semiahmoo closed out the tournament with a 7-4 victory over host Tri-Port. At the six-team Midget Tier 4 tournament in Clearwater, Semiahmoo went 0-4-1 (won-lost-tied). Clearwater handed the Ravens a 10-0 setback on the first day of the tournament, then the South Surrey side fell 9-5 to Creston 24 hours later. William Horner, Jake Cedar, Kienan Bonner, Noor Shergill and Imraj Bolduc tallied for Semiahmoo. After a 10-0 loss to Kelowna, the Ravens played to a 4-4 tie with Burns Lake. Bonner, Bolduc, Makito Imoo and Colton Elliot were the Semiahmoo goal scorers. The Ravens’ final game was a 7-3 loss to Chetwynd. Horner, Justin Martin and Anmol Sangha found the net for Semiahmoo.
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Juan de Fuca Grizzlies’ Chase Barlow (top) collides with Cameron MacDonald of the Semiahmoo Ravens during a Tier 1 game at the BC Hockey Peewee Championships at South Surrey Arena March 15.
Former Surrey Eagle allows two goals or less in first 12 career NHL starts
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Andrew Hammond has the Senators in the thick of the NHL playoff hunt.
The Hamburglar has done it again. A day after being named the National Hockey League’s third-star-of-the-week, White Rock’s Andrew Hammond has earned his way into the record book. The Ottawa Senators netminder tied an NHL record last week, in a 2-1 overtime win over the Carolina Hurricanes. With the victory, Hammond had allowed two or fewer goals in each of his first 12 career starts, tying a decades-old record held by Frank (Mr. Zero) Brimsek of the Boston Bruins, who set the standard in the 1938-39 season. Hammond’s streak of allowing two-or-less goals came to an end Thursday after he gave up four to the Boston Bruins – though the Senators still got the victory, winning 5-4 in
a shootout to bring Ottawa to within two points of a playoff berth. The Semiahmoo Minor Hockey alum – and former Surrey Eagle – has become a huge story in the NHL after being forced into the Ottawa goal on Feb. 16 following injuries to both the team’s netminders. Nicknamed the Hamburglar while at Bowling Green State University – a play on his name and his ability to steal games – Hammond has started all but two games since. Senators fans have embraced the goaltender and his nickname, too – last week after a win, McDonald’s hamburgers were tossed on the ice when Hammond came out to acknowledge the crowd after being named one of the game’s stars. Hammond started in eight consecutive
games to start his career, going 7-0-1 (winloss-overtime/shootout loss) and earned the NHL’s first star-of-the-week honours before Anderson returned to the lineup. Anderson gave up seven goals in two starts – defeating the Calgary Flames 5-4 in a shootout before losing 3-1 to the Boston Bruins – before the Sens turned back towards Hammond. The 27-year-old, who started the year in the American Hockey League with the Binghamton Senators, now has an amazing 1.65 goals-against average with a .947 save percentage. Hammond now has 13 wins and a shootout loss in 14 starts. By earning 27 of a possible 28 points with Hammond in goal, the Senators have moved from 10 points out of a playoff position to just one point back of the Bruins for the final post-season berth in the Eastern Conference.
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The Surrey Falcons couldn’t get past the Richmond Ravens at the BC Hockey Bantam Female championship tournament in Castlegar, and settled for second place at the six-team tournament. The Falcons won four of six games played at the March 15-18 tournament, and advanced to the championship game before they were blanked 6-0 by the Ravens. Surrey started the round robin with a 3-1 win over the host Castlegar team, getting goals from Danika Pasqua, Alexia Ursua and Rebecca Lim. On the second day of the tournament, the Falcons won twice. Priya Sidhu notched two goals and Pasqua added one in a 3-1 victory over Kelowna, then Surrey romped past Williams Lake 8-0. Pasqua tallied two more goals, as did Jessica Douglas. Rhiannon Bulycz, Emma Hall, Jennifer Gardiner and Priya Dhaliwal added a goal each. The Ravens handed Surrey their first loss of the tournament, a 4-3 decision that saw Richmond net the winning goal in the last minute of play. Pasqua scored all three Surrey goals in a loss that knocked the Falcons from first place. Needing a tie to advance to the championship game, the Falcons got goals from Gardiner and Pasqua for a 2-1 win over the South Island Royals.
Surrey finished the round robin with four wins in five games, placing second. • The Surrey Falcons won their first two games of the Midget Female tournament in Penticton, but fell short of qualifying for the playoff round. Surrey began the tournament with a 3-1 win over Williams Lake. Alyssa Dawidziak, Riley Alexander and Emily La Roue scored for the the Falcons. in their second game, they edged the Kamloops Mystix 4-3. Saran Gahan netted the winning goal with two minutes remaining. Sadie Stopplar, Sydney Kreps and Dawidziak also tallied for Surrey. The Falcons went into their final game needing only a tie to clinch first place in their group, but lost 5-0 to the Vancouver Island Impact and were eliminated from the tournament. Tied with the Impact and Williams Lake for top spot in the group with two wins and a loss, Surrey had the poorest goal-differential. In third place in the final group standing, the Falcons were one position out of the playoffs.
A pair of young, local curlers have a provincial championship to add to their on-ice resumes. Peace Arch Curling Club member Sarah Loken and Cloverdale Curling Club’s Bailey Burke were part of a team that took top spot at the Tim Horton’s BC Juvenile Women’s
Cadet shooters hit their marks South Surrey cadets March 14, and a day from the 907 Black later competed for a Knights Royal Canadian national championship. Air Cadet Squadron However, they’ll need struck gold at provincial to wait for results to marksmanship be posted from other championships in regions in Canada – Vernon earlier this regional contests wrap month. up April 26 – to find Now, they’re waiting out if they finished first. to see if their scores will Liam Montgomery One cadet, flight perfect score nab them a national sergeant Liam title. Montgomery – who has The six-cadet team claimed been shooting for four years – provincial gold Saturday, scored a perfect 100 in Sunday’s
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final round – three points above his already-high average of 97. For Black Knights’ longtime coach Vernon Brown, the provincial title marks the 14th time one of his teams have reached a provincial final, and the seventh time they’ve competed for a national crown. The Surrey-based cadets last won a national title in 2004, when the competition was held in St. John’s, Nfld. – Nick Greenizan
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Curling Championships in Lake Cowichan earlier this month. The two 15-year-old curlers were joined on the championship team by skip Heather Drexel, of Coquitlam, lead Catera Park, fifth Kylie Karoway and coach Al Smith. Smith is also a member of the Peace Arch Curling Club.
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of socially isolated seniors. Metro’s seniors population is expected to more than double by 2036 and McKnight said many will face serious mobility barriers and isolation. He also noted lowincome working families increasingly must live further from their jobs and commute long distances, sometimes reliant on transit to get to multiple jobs or night shifts. The plan promises a 25 per cent lift in bus service, an 80 per cent jump in night bus service and 30 per cent more HandyDart service.
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It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Betty Wahl, our treasured wife, mom and nanny. She will be forever missed by her loving family, husband Arthur of 52 years, daughters Lisa (Danny), Caree (Bruce) and Marcie (Mark) and her 9 adored grandchildren, Taylor, Parker, Mackenzie, Madison, Dakota, Mitchell, Wylie, Logan and Hudson. Betty was a warm, vibrant, loving and generous soul who dedicated her life to the community but most of all her family and friends. She could often be found volunteering at the Peace Arch Hospital, on the golf course, travelling the world with Art or spending time with her grandchildren. She will leave a void in the hearts of not only her family and friends but also in the White Rock Community, her home of 47 years. Please join us in a Celebration of Betty’s Life on Tuesday, March 31st at 10:00 am at Peace Portal Alliance Church, 15128 27B Avenue, Surrey. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Peace Arch Hospital Auxiliary Society in Betty’s name. “We love you xo”. Condolences may be offered at www.victoryfuneralcentre.ca Victory Memorial Park Funeral Centre 604-536-6522
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Route Number Boundaries Number of Papers 18000321 162 St, 163A St, 164 St, 26 Ave, 26A Ave, 26B Ave, 27 Ave 96 18000324 161 St, 162 St, 162A St, 163 St, 163A St, 164 St, 27A Ave, 27B Ave, 28 Ave 166 18000334 174 St, 174A St, 2 Ave, 2A Ave, 2B Ave 36 18000335 0A Ave, 0B Ave, 1 Ave, 174 St, 1A Ave, 2 Ave 56 18104725 Semiahmoo Trail 25 18104730 142 St, 142A St, 143 St, 36A Ave, 37 Ave, Crescent Rd, Elgin Rd 71 18200108 36 Ave, Devonshire Dr, Somerset Cres, Somerset Pl 70 18200911 152 St, 153 St, 154 St, 58A Ave, Kettle Cres E, N & W, Kildare Close, Crt, Dr & Pl, Kilarney Dr 60 18411302 136 St., 58 Ave, 58A Ave 127 18511829 128 St, 128A St, 129 St, 62 Ave, 63A Ave, 63B Ave, 64 Ave 78 18511839 129A St, 130 St, 62 Ave, 64 Ave 76
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APPLIANCE REPAIRS Peace Arch Appliance Service to fridges, stoves, washers, dryers & dishwashers. Reasonable. Also Appliance Removal Call Mark (604)536-9092
Specializing in Private Events! We Come To You! Doing It All, From Set-Up - Clean-Up.
â&#x20AC;˘ Home Dinner Parties â&#x20AC;˘ Meetings â&#x20AC;˘ Funerals â&#x20AC;˘ Weddings â&#x20AC;˘ B-B-Ques â&#x20AC;˘ Birthdays â&#x20AC;˘ Anniversaries Unique Taste, Unique Menus... Gourmet, Customized Menus Tailored To Your Function...
Kristy 604.488.9161
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D Gutter Cleaning D Windows - In & Out D Pressure Washing D Fully Insured / Licensed D Free Estimates - Seniors Disc. D Friendly - Dependable
D Windows Out & In D Gutters cleaned In & Out D Pressure Washing D Serving W. Rock for over 30 yrs D Lic. & WCB insured. D Free Est. Seniors Discount
Free estimates. Call Mike
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HOME ext/int cleaning Perfectionist! 5yrs. exp. Gutters/windows, pressure washing/vinyl cleaning. Excellent pricing. Free estimates. Call 778-229-4240
DRYWALL www.aboveallcontracting.ca
Full Service Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. 1-800-573-2928
FLATTEN POPCORN CEILINGS Update your home with beautiful flat ceilings * No Scraping * No Sanding * No Mess
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The Canadian division of Black Press has a challenging opportunity in the Finance Department for a Senior Accountant.
The Credit and Collections Manager will engage, manage and work to directly improve the activities of the credit department. Additionally, he/she will manage the administration of all credit activities including the credit approval process, collection of accounts receivables and the credit support function. Specifically, the Credit and Collections Manager will: â&#x20AC;˘ Supervise the work of 8 credit personnel â&#x20AC;˘ Develop/recommend/implement credit and collections policies and procedures â&#x20AC;˘ Make decisions regarding bad debt write-offs â&#x20AC;˘ Recommend and oversee both third party action and bankruptcy claims â&#x20AC;˘ Facilitate the balance between sales growth and credit risk Preference will be given to those with five plus years of managerial experience and who have completed or are currently enrolled in the Certified Credit Professional (CCP) Program.
Black Press is home to some of the oldest, most trusted community newspapers in North America. Market by market these are the leading newspapers in their communities. As the largest independently owned newspaper company in Canada, with more than 150 titles in print and online, Black Press has operations in British Columbia, Alberta, Washington, Hawaii, California and Ohio. The company has 3,500 employees, and newsrooms with history dating back to the 1800s. The position Currently working from our Accounting office in Abbotsford you will be part of our team servicing our Canadian titles.
Renovation Specialist Quality workmanship since 1968 Commercial - Residential
FOR ALL YOUR DRYWALL NEEDS. BIG OR SMALL Call 604-300-3773
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Your application should include a resume plus references and a cover letter outlining any relevant experience. Please apply today with a cover letter to:
Please apply today with a cover letter to:
e-mail: sschotts@blackpress.ca
e-mail: sschotts@blackpress.ca
Competition closes: March 31, 2015
Competition closes: March 31, 2015
We thank all those who are interested in this position; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
We thank all those who are interested in this position; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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Low Cost. Same Day. Licensed. Res/Com. Small job expert. Renos Panel changes ~ 604-374-0062
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FENCES, DECKS, Home Construction & Repairs Proudly serving White Rock / South Surrey for over 10yrs. Lic. & Ins.
LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE
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HOME REPAIRS
A1 BATH RENOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S. Bsmt suites, drywall, patios, plumbing, siding, fencing, roofing, landscaping, etc. Joe 604-961-9937.
ELECTRICIAN - Dana Thompson Over 24yrs exp. Res/Comm. Free est. Bonded. #14758 604-353-1519
A+ Lawn & Garden - Residential & Commercial services. 604.908.3596
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DEAD LEVEL CONSTRUCTION. Complete Fencing. Bob 604-8301322 www.deadlevel.ca BBB Accredited Member
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FOR A BEAUTIFUL GARDEN Garden Design & Installation â&#x20AC;˘ Fall Clean-Up â&#x20AC;˘ Maintenance
604-512-4525 www.gardenbuds.ca
Lawn Cut, Ride-on mower, Pwr Rake, Aerating, Weeding. Hedge Trim, Pruning, Reseed, Edging, Moss Killer, Bark Mulch, Pressure Wash., Gutter Clean. Roof Clean. Res/Comm. Reas. Rates, Fully insured. WCB.
www.BBmoving.ca
283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS GUTTER & ROOF Cleaning/Power Washing since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Simon, 604-230-0627
HANDYPERSONS
WHITE ROCK HANDYMAN Repair - Renovate - Organize Build - Design - Electric
SENIOR DISCOUNTS
Small or Large JOBS To Do List? Free Quotes
MaZebah 778-788-7390 30 Yrs. Experience - References
604-536-6620
MIRACLE MOVING Licensed - Bonded - Fully Equip. Residential Commercial, 1-3 Men BIG OR SMALL MOVES Start $45/hr ~ All size trucks Free estimate/Senior Discount www.miraclemoving.ca
604 - 720 - 2009 ~We accept Visa & Mastercard~
1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING Across the street - across the world Real Professionals, Reas. Rates. Best in every way! 604-721-4555.
AFFORDABLE MOVING www.affordablemoversbc.com
$45/Hr
From 1, 3, 5, 7 & 10 Ton Trucks Licensed ~ Reliable ~ 1 to 3 Men Free Estimate/Senior Discount Residential~Commercial~Pianos
LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE
604-537-4140
AT YOUR SERVICE. Carpentry, Concrete, Painting, Rubbish Removal. Call Dave (604)999-5056
287 CURB APPEAL Landscaping, Mowing, Pruning & Clean-up. Small Delivery of Soil, Mulch, Rock. Sell your home faster. Dale 604 - 785 - 5982
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ALL BEST LANDSCAPING All Lawn Care ~ Free Est.
Bill, 604-306-5540 or 604-589-5909
Qualifications and Experience â&#x20AC;˘ Completion of an accounting designation â&#x20AC;˘ At least 2 yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s experience in full cycle accounting â&#x20AC;˘ Good working knowledge of Excel â&#x20AC;˘ Strong attention to detail â&#x20AC;˘ Good problem solving and analytical skills â&#x20AC;˘ Excellent time management and organizational skills â&#x20AC;˘ Good interpersonal & communication skills This position offers a competitive salary and an attractive benefits and pension package.
KITCHENS - BATHRMS CROWN MOULDING SUITES, DECKS, REPAIRS - BUILDING MAINT. REFS. WORK GUARANTEED
DEAD LEVEL CONSTRUCTION LTD. Complete Drywall Work. Bob 604-830-1322 www.deadlevel.ca BBB Accredited Member
Role and Responsibilities â&#x20AC;˘ Creating and posting monthly journal entries â&#x20AC;˘ Preparation, completion and analysis of Monthly Financial Statements â&#x20AC;˘ Reconciliation of Balance Sheet accounts â&#x20AC;˘ Providing support and oversight to all departments from a best practices approach â&#x20AC;˘ Preparation and completion of annual budgets â&#x20AC;˘ Various other accounting demands
If you are an energetic self-motivated individual looking to expand your skills, this is a tremendous opportunity with a company that has experienced continued growth over the years.
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Call Al 604-970-7083
SAME DAY ESTIMATE
PSB DRYWALL â&#x2DC;&#x2026; All Boarding, Taping, Framing & Texture. Insured work. Dump Removal Service. 604-762-4657/604-764-6416
Black Press is home to some of the oldest, most trusted community newspapers in North America. Market by market these are the leading newspapers in their communities.
Must have an intermediate to advanced proficiency level with Microsoft Excel, and demonstrate successful leadership with the ability to communicate effectively in all forms.
All trades at your disposal within your budget, with timely and quality workmanship.
Call Kris 604-617-5561
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Accountant
The ideal candidate will have experience in a business-to-business credit and collections environment.
FULL RENOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S, NEW KITCHEN & BATHS, QUICK HANDYMAN FIX-UP
*No long-term contract. *No visits by franchise workers. Complete Lawn & Garden Care Dog friendly, liming, bone meal provided
Call: Rick (604) 202-5184
Credit and Collections Manager
Located in Abbotsford, our BC Finance Division is looking for a Credit and Collections Manager for its BC and Alberta Divisions.
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
FINISH CARPENTER Finish Carpentry - Mouldings, sundecks, stairs, siding, painting, drywall. Refs. Rainer cel 604-613-1018
greenheartlandscaping@shaw.ca
CALL FRIENDLY BENJAMIN 604-230-7928
As the largest independently owned newspaper company in Canada, with more than 150 titles in print and online, Black Press has operations in British Columbia, Alberta, Washington, Hawaii, California and Ohio. The company has 3,500 employees, and newsrooms with history dating back to the 1800s.
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CONCRETE & PLACING
Placing & Finishing * Forming * Site Prep, old concrete removal * Excavation & Reinforcing * Re-Re Specialists 34 Years Exp. Free Estimates. coastalconcrete.ca
COMPUTER SERVICES
778-883-4262
HELP WANTED
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
THE JAPANESE YARDMAN
Eric 604-541-1743
Weekly â&#x20AC;˘ Biweekly â&#x20AC;˘ Monthly Residential & Commercial Services ~ Excellent Rates!! * Licensed * Bonded * Insured
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E & M MAINTENANCE WINDOW WASHING
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All Your Cleaning Needs
TAX FREE MONEY is available, if you are a homeowner, today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t rely on credit, age or income. Call Anytime 1-800-639-2274 or 604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca
COMPUTER SERVICES
CLEANING SERVICES
A MAID 2 CLEAN FINANCIAL SERVICES
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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
Efficient, Reliable, Friendly, Bonded Excellent References with 20 yrs of experience. Call Ivet: 778-235-4070
Mark (778) 855-7038
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CLEANING SERVICES
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
DETAILED EUROPEAN CLEANING.
PENINSULA Window Cleaning
Need CA$H Today? Own a vehicle? Borrow up to $25,000. Snapcarcash.com 604-777-5046
Advertise where clients look when they want to travel...
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
DEAD LEVEL CONSTRUCTION LTD. Complete Home Renovations WE DO IT ALL! Call Bob 604-8301322 www.deadlevel.ca BBB Accredited Member
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SHINE LANDSCAPING
*Grass Cutting *Hedge Trimming *Yard Clean *Pruning *Pressure Wash shinelandscaping@hotmail.com
Call 778-688-3724
SUPREME HEDGES â&#x20AC;˘ #1 Hedge Trim â&#x20AC;˘ #1 Pruning â&#x20AC;˘ #1 Tree Cutting â&#x20AC;˘ #1 Clean-Up & BlackBerry Free Estimates!
*Seniors Disc. *Insured *28 yrs.
Jay 604-897-8524 C & C Gardeners Tree & Shrub Pruning, Spring clean-up. 25 yrs exp. 604-530-2232
Designing and renovating new kitchens, bathrooms, basements, house make-overs and additions
Call for FREE in-home consultation In-house design team and cabinet shop Showroom: Unit 62 - 15515 24th Ave. (at King George Blvd.) Tel: 604-538-9622
www.mpbconstruction.com
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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 341
PRESSURE WASHING
~ PRO PAINTERS ~ INTERIOR / EXTERIOR Quality Work, Free Estimates
SPRING SUPER SPECIAL SALE Gutter windows skylights siding for $360. (under 2500sf) We use soap WCB Insured.............604-861-6060
Member of Better Business Bureau
PRESSURE WASHING, Gutter & window cleaning, yard cleanup, Liability. 20 yrs exp. 778-384-4912
WCB INSURED
Vincent 543-7776
www.paintspecial.com
POWER WASHING since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Call Simon for prompt service. 604-230-0627
604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley
POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING
Running this ad for 10yrs
SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE
PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299 2 coats any colour
Call Ian 604-724-6373
353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS
(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint.
NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring. NORTHSTARS PAINTING www.northstars-painting.com Master Painters at Students Rates. We will BEAT any Qualified Quotes. 778.245.9069
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TILING
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PETS 477
PETS
CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866
South Surrey - Bishops Green, End Unit Rancher Townhouse 1815 sq/ft - Designer Renovation (6 years). Radiant Floor Heating. Large Patio - All Living on 1 level. Restrctd Age 45+ - No Rentals. One pet. 2 Guest Suites Clubhouse, Outdoor Pool, Hot Tub, Gym, Gated Community. Onsite Caretaker. Numerous Amenities. S. Fees $376/month. Call Dan - 604-591-6669 FSBO. Asking: $665,000.
Chihuahua pups, playful, cuddly, family raised, vet check, 1st shots, avail now. $675. 1-604-794-5844 PITTBULL pups, born Feb 24th. Blue/blue brindle. Gotti/razors edge. $1000-$1500. 604-765-0453
D Conversion from Cedar to Asphalt, Shingles, Fiberglass D Lifetime Material Warranty. D WCB, BBB, Liability Ins. D Also Power Washing Free Estimates. Call Gary 604-599-5611 or Visit www.bestbusyboysroofing.com
TOY POODLE PUPS 7 weeks old. Chocolate brown. $800 each. Call 604-820-4230, 604-302-7602
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 506
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APPLIANCES
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• All Prices • All Situations • • All Conditions • www.webuyhomesbc.com 604-657-9422
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OPEN HOUSE OPEN HOUSE
Sunday March 29 12 - 3pm 14523 59B Ave, Surrey, 3373 sq.ft. 5 bdrm, 4 bath home. $665,800 Inna 604-760-3792, Re/Max 2000
Painting, Painting Painting Interior / Exterior Stucco, Siding, Trim, Doors, Fences, Pressure Washing, Concrete Sealing. rene.s@telus.net
AUCTIONS
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AUCTION March 28th Custom log furniture making equipment, 1379 Green Ave, Trail, BC www.westernstarauctions.com for pictures and updates 250-212-3418
RENE’S SPRAY & BRUSH PAINTING 778-855-5361
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APARTMENT/CONDO
BURIAL PLOTS
JUNK REMOVAL By RECYCLE-IT! 604.587.5865 www.recycleitcanada.ca
EXTRA CHEAP JUNK / RUBBISH REMOVAL Almost for free! (778)997-5757 1 Room-$59. Includes baseboards. Dave, 604-614-3416
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MOFFAT ELECTRIC STOVE, in excellent condition, $85. Call: (604)531-6710 Queen size bed with 2 separate metal adjustable bed frames. Two 30” box springs, padded white head board, can be used as 1 bed or separated. $90. 604-531-1192
PLUMBING
BRO MARV PLUMBING Plumbing, heating, clogged drains BBB. (604)582-1598, bromarv.com
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A Gas Fitter ✭ Plumber RENOS & REPAIRS Excellent price on Hot Water Tanks Furnace, Boilers, Plumbing Jobs & Drain Cleaning
UNDER $200
EMULSIFIER BLENDER powerful, 3000 rpm motor, makes soup, icecream. Replaces 20 kitchen appls. New, still in box. Senior moving into care home. Cost $300, asking $120 obo 604-531-1192
✭ 604-312-7674 ✭
Brads Junk Removal.com. Same Day Service. Affordable Rates! 604.220.JUNK (5865)
RUBBISH REMOVAL
Household / Construction
525
UNDER $300
Electric stove, 24” wide Fridge 32” wide Both very good condition. Moving sale. Sell separate or both for $250. 604-531-1192
~ FREE ESTIMATES ~
SENIORS DISCOUNT
Call Mitch 604-813-9104 372
SUNDECKS
10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Call Aman: 778-895-2005 LOCAL PLUMBER $45 Service Call Plumbing, Heating, Plugged Drains. Mustang Plumbing 778-714-2441
PRESSURE WASHING
Hydro Tech Power Washing Hot & Cold: WCB, Liability Insured hydro-tech.ca ~ 778-928-6768
329 PAINTING & DECORATING
UNDER $400
. Aluminum patio cover, sunroom, railing and vinyl. 604-521-2688 .Aluminum patio cover, sunroom, railing and vinyl. 604-521-2688 www.PatioCoverVancouver.com
DEAD LEVEL CONSTRUCTION LTD. Deck Construction. Vinyl decking - 10 yr warranty. Call BOB 604-830-1322 www.deadlevel.ca BBB Accredited Member.
329 PAINTING & DECORATING
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CALL TODAY! 604-803-5041 www.benchmarkpainting.ca
689 WHITE ROCK SOUTH SURREY
VIRTUAL OFFICES Fr. $300/mth
Call Now! RETAIL SPACE Units From 700 - 22,000 SqFt
GATEWAY CROSSING 604.536.8383
821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS
Immaculate!
$3000 monthly Call 604-307-3693 2008 VW JETTA SEL, 5 spd, 4dr, white, 110,000kms. 2.5 litre gas. $7000/firm. 604-5384883
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SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
White Rock Hot Water & U/G Parking Incl
Call 604-536-8499 www.cycloneholdings.ca
S.Surrey Pacifica Retirement Resort, 1 bdrm corner apt, patio, W/D. Incl All amenities, sec prkg. Sm pet ok. N/S. $2000. Janis 604-202-8000.
#1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME 604.683.2200
~ Fir Apartments ~
847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES .Hugh & McKinnon Rentals 604-541-5244.
SOUTH SURREY EXECUTIVE
Fully Furnished & Equipped
Short Term or Long term! Hotel Living
Like New Townhouse. Only 3 years old. Immaculate Deluxe, 2 bdrm. + Rec. Room/Office + 2 Full Bath T/House. Flr. to ceiling storage + storage rm. in garage. 6 s/s appli. d/w, w/d, Garburator. Crown Mouldings, 9ft. ceilings, H/W laminate flooring and slate tile. Gas F/P & Alarm. 1 car garage parking. Covered patio lower & outdoor patio upper. Amenities room incls. full gym, outdoor hot tub & pool. Walk to Morgan Heights shopping. NO Smoking inside & NO Pets! $2250/mo. Avail. April 1 or May 1
ACTIVE SENIOR
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BOATS
S. SURREY, newly renov 3 bdrm home with 3 car garage on lge lot, clse to schl/park. $2500/mo yard maint incl. Avail now (604)541-9082 WHITE ROCK-1000sf. 3 bdrm. 1/2 blk. to beach & shops. Older style quaint home. Newer paint & carpet. Incls. W/D. 3 car prkg. $1200 small pet OK. Avail. April 1/ 604.418.6654
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OFFICE/RETAIL
RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO
MARINE
S. SURREY 2260 152 St. 3 Bdrm, $1650/mo extr 24x28 storage/workshop in back. Peter (604)551-6188
OFFICE SPACES
706
2002 Hyundai Santa Fe, loaded, only $2200, no issues, clean, well kept, high kilo’s. 604-828-1205
604.488.9161
*ROSEMARY CENTRE 3388 Rosemary Hts Cres. 2nd floor office spaces from 234 sq/ft - 359 sq/ft.
www.one4yacht.com 604-669-2248
*WHITE ROCK SQUARE 1480 Foster St - 347 sq/ft Call 536-5639 to view/rates
1 & 2 Bedrooms Well maintained Concrete High Rise in White Rock close to shopping.
Swimming Pool & All Amenities.
Affordable Housing for Seniors
VEHICLE AUCTION - City of New West, Sat. Mar. 28th @ 10:30 AM, www.allcityauctioneers.com
4 Bedrooms, 3.5 Bathrooms, 2 car garage, appliances incl. Sunny level lot, RV/Boat parking. INCLUDES GARDENER. Grandview Height Aquatic Center Pacific Heights Elementary & Southridge School near by.
176 St., 4th Ave., Surrey
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STEEL BUILDINGS...”SPRING SALES WITH HOT SAVINGS!” All steel building models and sizes are now on sale. Get your building deal while it’s hot. Pioneer Steel 1-800668-5422 www.pioneersteel.ca
TRANSPORTATION
Quiet community oriented living.
(604) 536-8428 or 644-9595 RON Morin
UTILITIES INCLUDED. NS/NP
MISC. FOR SALE
WANTED TO RENT
Skyline Apts
Top Floor, Hardwood flrs, Balcony. $795/incl heat/hwater 1/mo free rent for right tennant 100% SMOKE FREE BLDG NO PETS ~ ADULT ORIENTED
Mechanic / machine equipment from a workshop. 7ft high x 32” wide HD bench. 6ft x 3ft metal cabinet with locking doors, 6ft cabinet with pullout shelves. Tools etc. Open to offers. 604-531-1192
SAWMILLS from only $4,397 MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800566-6899 Ext:400OT.
.604.536.2216 www.bhserviceplumbing.org
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HOMES FOR RENT
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SELF-CONT suite or room(s) with kitchen access by quiet, fully employed, excellent references. Work M-F, most weekends out of town. Suite15@outlook.com
The Scrapper
Southside-Bright & Sunny
Beautiful velvet loveseat, new, showroom condition. Must be seen. $100. Moving. 604-531-1192
Electric power washer. $25; Weedeater $15; 17ft aluminum ladder $50; wood step ladder. Open to offers. Free garden pots & tools. 604-530-1192
APARTMENT/CONDO
Executive Home
White Rock ~ 1243 Best St
Aluminum storm/screen DOOR, with frame, $50. 604-531-1192
.Hayden Painting 778-229-0236 Family Owned & Operated Ryan 778.229.0236
RENTALS
Call 604-807-8379
Call 604-536-0379
UNDER $100
Custom made cabinet, designed for historic rare educational classical etude music magazines from 18901965, these editions feature master lessons for piano/violin/guitar. By renowned artist. Cabinet & etudes $100. 604-531-1192
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Ideally located next to Peninsula Village shopping ctr. 1 bdrm top floor upgraded ste, mtn view. S/S appls, W/D, sec U/G prkg. Exercise pool, exercise room, beauty salon & movie theatre. Rec. director on site for activities & tours. Gourmet meals and assisted living available. Tenant must be non-smoking. ~ REASONABLE RATES ~
1 BDRM SUITE
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WHITE ROCK. Sunny and bright 1 bdrm suite. Incl cable, heat & prkg. NS/NP. Avail. now. 604-535-0925
LUXURY RETIREMENT LIVING Pacifica 2511, King George Blvd
1455 Fir St WHITE ROCK 1 Bdrm units avail now Heat & hot wtr incl. Swimming pool & rec room On site mgr
Victory Memorial Park 2 used Companion Niches & sold out Garden of 1000 Flowers. (column burium pond side) & Brookside #7 604-531-3840
.Russells Rubbish Removal 604-787-7355 White Rock / South Surrey
706
RENTALS
1 & 2 Bdrm Suites
Service to fridges, stoves, washers, dryers & dishwashers. Reasonable. Also Appliance Removal Call Mark (604)536-9092
RUBBISH REMOVAL
HOMES WANTED WE BUY HOMES BC
Peace Arch Appliance
* Residential / Commercial * New construction * Re-paint Interior / Exterior * Big or Small Jobs * We provide hi-end quality. * Book Now for 25% Off
RENTALS
BEACH VIEW 2 BDRM CONDO IN WHITE ROCK $1800/mth. 2bdrm 2bth condo on the beach steps to restaurants, gym and shopping. Open concept. Master bedroom with large bathroom and walk-in closet. Outside patio, in-suite laundry, storage room and separate 3’x5’ storage locker included. One pet allowed and only one parking space available. Email nishamichelle@hotmail.com or call Nisha at 778-877-1451 for viewing. Available May 1
* Painting Contractor *
WCB, Insured, Free Est’s! Call Henry 778-288-4560
FOR SALE BY OWNER
QUALITY TILE INSTALLATION & BATHROOM RENOVATION ITALIAN CRAFTSMANSHIP. visit: www.Italiatileltd.com or e-mail: italiatile@gmail.com or phone 604726-5083 THANK YOU
BEST BUSY BOYS ROOFING LTD.
INTERVAN PAINTING
REAL ESTATE
Call 604-538-5337
55 +, 1 bedroom suites. No pets, No Smoking
S. Surrey Call Mon-Fri btwn 9am-noon.
604-538-8308 CRESTWOOD MANOR
1321 Foster St. 1 BDRM $905/mo IN WELL MAINTAINED NEWLY UPDATED BUILDING. Heat, hot water and secured u/g parking stalls included. No pets, No smoking.
Call: 604-760-7882
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SUITES, LOWER
$800/M. W.Rock. 1bdrm incl: W/D, util, prkg, sm pet ok; N/S, ref req’d pls. Pref. quiet long term tenant; avail. Apr. 1. 604-531-3215 tamjanegood@gmail.com SOUTH SURREY - 2 bdrm, newly decorated. $1000/mo. Utils incl. N/S, N/P. Great for couple who like to garden. Nr Hosp. (604)536-8105 S. SURREY, KGB/16th. Lrg 2 bdrm ste. Pri prkg, patio, entry, W/D, full kitchen, newly reno’d. Cable, wifi & utils incl. Easy Hwy & bus access. Close to everything. N/S, N/P. Avail immed. $1275/mo. 604-277-0022 WHITE ROCK - 15th & 160th St. 2 Bdrm bsmt suite, new home. Cls to school, bus, shopping. Avail now. NS/NP. $800. (604)518-5612
NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS ESTATE OF Helena Frances Packowich also known as Helen Packowich CREDITORS AND OTHERS having claims against the estate of HELENA FRANCES PACKOWICH formerly of 15441 16th Avenue, Surrey, BC. Deceased who died on 13th day of May 2013 are required to send full particulars of such claims to the undersigned Administrator at 106, 1656 Martin Drive, Surrey, B.C. V4A 6E7 on or before the 28th day of August, 2015 after which date the estate assets will be distributed having regard only to claims that have been received. Roy Cammack, Administrator
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LOOKING FOR non-furnished one bdrm suite or condo in South Surrey / White Rock area for May 1st. Quite, stable, employed full time, responsible, no kids or pets, good references. 778-887-8400.
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