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Three investigations are now underway after a stabbing suspect was shot by Burnaby RCMP during an arrest Sunday morning. At about 5:50 a.m., Burnaby Mounties responded to a report of a double stabbing in the 6100-block of 14th Avenue in the Riverside
neighbourhood of South Burnaby. When officers arrived there were several people in the house, including the victim, who was taken to hospital where he died. During the officers’ contact with the alleged suspect he was shot while being taken into custody. While Burnaby RCMP initially said in a press release he appeared to have non-life threatening injuries, the man later died in hospital. No one else was injured. The Integrated Homicide
Investigation Team (IHIT) has taken control of the investigation into the initial stabbing. The cause and manner of death in the shooting is being investigated by the BC Coroners Service. Meanwhile, the Independent Investigations Office of B.C. (IIOBC), which investigates police-involved deaths or injuries, is also investigating the shooting that involved the officer. IIOBC investigators were identifying potential witnesses and canvassing
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Clockwise from top left: Some of the intense action at the inaugural Canadian Quidditch Championships played at Swangard Stadium on the weekend; Kristin Dostie is dressed for the occasion; A participant coifs his beard in the spirit of the occasion; An official adjusts one of the goal hoops; An SFU seeker tries to capture the snitch.
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The Toronto Avengers caught the golden snitch to give them a 40-30 comeback win over McGill University and claim the inaugural Canadian Quidditch Championship at Swangard Stadium on Sunday. Huh? That paragraph may not make a lick of sense to a mere muggle, but for fans of J.K. Rowlings’ series of Harry Potter adventure novels and their spin off blockbuster films, the weekend tournament to crown Canada’s first quidditch champions
brought an element of the stories to life. And down to earth. Quidditch is the fictional sport contested by young wizards and witches flying around on magical brooms. They try to score goals by throwing a ball through three hoops at each end of an oval stadium, while at the same time chasing a golden little winged ball, or snitch, with a mind of its own. In real life, it’s played by coed teams comprised mostly of university students who run around with three-quarter inch PVC sticks between their legs. The snitch is a neutral volunteer dressed in tights with a
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The Burnaby Hospice Society is set to spread its wings with a new home and an expanded thrift shop. Starting April 1, the society will be sharing brand new offices with Burnaby Family Life in the Sovereign building at the northeast corner of Kingsway and Willingdon Avenue. Built by Bosa Properties, it’s home to condos, the new Element hotel and about 6,000-square-feet of cityowned office space dubbed the Pioneer Community Resource Centre. That space was built for city hall in exchange for bonus density in the project. And it’s that space the society will now call home, all at below market rents to boot. “We’re taking on an additional cost, so it’s going to be a little more costly for us,” said Bruce Kirk, executive director of the society. “However, the rate [city hall is] charging us was just something we couldn’t turn down.” It’ll also be a far cry from its old offices located above its thrift store at 6843 Kingsway. Kirk said it was difficult
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Bruce Kirk, executive director of Burnaby Hospice Society, admires the new city-owned office space the organization will be sharing with Burnaby Family Life within the new Sovereign building at Kingsway and Willingdon. Along with soundproof rooms for counselling sessions, it comes with a rooftop garden where they hope to host programs.
running its programs, especially counselling sessions, out of such a constrained space when volunteers would often be unpacking thrift store donations right outside the office doors. “It had paper thin walls, it was like walking on eggshells, talking very secretly,” Kirk said. In contrast, their new home has soundproof rooms, additional spaces, multipurpose rooms and other common areas
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The society’s move of its offices has also presented an opportunity for its thrift store to expand into the second-floor space they’ve left behind. It’s a move that made sense since the store generates 75 per cent of the society’s revenues, with the rest made up of government grants and fundraising such as its annual Hike for Hospice event on May 3 (http://burnabyhospice.org/news/ hike-for-hospice/). Kirk, who previously worked as a Salvation Army officer for 20 years, is also looking forward to the “wonderful synergy” that will be created by sharing space with Burnaby Family Life which provides community social services to a wide range of ages and cultures. He hopes the arrangement will help broaden its client base to include more youth who are at an age when they often have their first experience with death from the loss of a parent or grandparent. “Children and youth, those are the folks that really struggle with grief and understanding of grief,” said Kirk. “Unresolved grief undermines wellness and capacity to deal with emotions.” His work with the Salvation Army showed him how such unresolved issues can sometimes lead to addictions and mental health issues later in life. “Prevention is always better than maintenance.” As for Burnaby Family Life, its executive director, Michel Pouliot, said it will be moving two counselling programs to the new space—from its Norland Avenue facility and its Moving Ahead program for vulnerable immigrant populations from its McKercher Avenue space. Pouliot noted that the new offices were designed to include soundproofing with the need for privacy in mind. While the vacated space at the McKercher facility will be converted to a child care, the organization will be giving up the Norland offices, its last private sector commercial lease, Pouliot said. That means all its operations will be in cityowned facilities at below market rents. And the partnership with the society will allow for cost sharing of everything from phone services to a photocopier. “It’ll have a positive impact on both of our bottom lines.” twitter.com/WandaChow
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Treaty trouble has deep roots VICTORIA – Why did the B.C. government suddenly slam the door on their old friend George Abbott, after spending months recruiting him to head up the B.C. Treaty Commission? The instant media narrative, embraced by a shocked Abbott and then by NDP leader John Horgan, was that this was payback for grievances nursed by Premier Christy Clark from the 2012 B.C. Liberal leadership contest. Done on a whim, Horgan said after a week grilling Clark and Aboriginal Relations Minister John Rustad. Clark is suddenly a sore winner, lashing out, wrecking two decades of careful and costly treaty-making. Like many instant media narratives, this one makes no sense and is almost certainly wrong. If Clark was resentful about the roasting she received from leadership rivals Abbott and Kevin Falcon, she had an odd way of showing it. She appointed Falcon as finance minister to drive a stake into the harmonized sales tax, and Abbott as
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education minister to fashion a pre-election truce with the ever-hostile teachers’ union. Both completed their unlikely tasks and retired as heroes of the party in 2013. Outgoing chief treaty commissioner Sophie Pierre was as dismayed as anyone at the news of Abbott’s demise. While the two were in transition meetings, Pierre learned that she was not being replaced, leaving the federal-provincial-First Nations Summit partnership of 22 years in a shambles. Clark went further when questioned by reporters about the sudden reversal. The future of aboriginal relations in B.C. may or may not include the B.C. Treaty Commission. “There have been some results, but four treaties in 22 years for $600 million is not enough
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result,” Clark said. “We have to be able to move faster, and we have to find a way to include more First Nations in the process.” That $600 million is mostly loans, from the federal government to First Nations to finance treaty talks. Of every $100 spent trying to honour the century-old duty to sign treaties across B.C., $80 is a loan from Ottawa, $12 is a grant from Ottawa and $8 is a grant from B.C. The plan was for First Nations to repay their loans out of cash settlements made to them for 100-odd years of uncompensated resource extraction, which is now accepted as being contrary to British and Canadian law. It was the blunt-spoken Pierre who first acknowledged this hasn’t worked. Some of the 50 First Nations stuck at the treaty table have borrowed too much to go on, she said last year, calling for an “exit strategy” that forgives debt. The probability of the B.C. government making this decision without talking to the federal
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E STER
Have a green Easter Easter calls to mind colored eggs and baskets full of candy and toys. Many of the things used for Easter celebrations are not necessarily eco-friendly. But there are ways to embrace greener options to ensure Easter is a happy time for celebrants and the environment. Here’s how to get started.
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e.b.o restaurant and lounge is located in the Delta Hotel and Conference Centre in the heart of Burnaby This is where you can find Executive Chef Keith Pear’s culinary passion come to life in his modern yet approachable cuisine; complimented by a warm, social, and inviting setting
Easter Baskets Easter baskets overflowing with fake grass and plenty of treats are an eagerly Reusable tableware is one eco-friendly component of Easter celebrations. anticipated component of Easter celebrations. However, many of the items found and rely less on the cheap stuff Table Settings in a typical Easter basket — or that will end up in the garbage. Avoid disposable products even the basket itself — may be whenever possible to prevent made of items that are damaging Easter Eggs extra items from ending up in the to the environment. Plastic Easter Coloring Easter eggs is a trash. It is easy to wash ceramic eggs are made from plastics tradition. So are the coloring or even fine china with ease in a that may not be biodegradable. kits that may be made from dishwasher. Furthermore, they may be made chemical food dyes. Instead, look Think about purchasing using chemicals that are damaging to natural foods to add a festive decorative spring-themed glasses to the environment. Plastic grass hue to the eggs. Cranberry juice that can be reused year after carries the same dangers. Once or beet juice can turn eggs pink. year. Resist the urge to use discarded, plastic grass also may Red cabbage leaves or mashed disposable bakeware and serving pose risks to wildlife that can blueberries can dye eggs blue. platters as well. While they may become tangled in the substance And turmeric can give eggs a take a little longer to wash, you’ll or inadvertently eat it and choke yellow tint. These all-natural dyes be doing your part to help the or experience intestinal blockage. are safe for little fingers. planet. Instead of pre-packaged Easter baskets, individuals can construct All-Natural Decorations Easter Dinner their own. Look for baskets made Rather than silk flowers and Many families dine on ham and from reusable materials, such plastic eggs, use the real thing potatoes or a roast for Easter as wicker or other wood-based in your decorating. Bring a little dinner. Shop locally at your materials, steering away from of the outside indoors with fresh nearest butcher for the meat plastic. Instead of plastic grass, flowers in a vase. Use twigs and instead of purchasing something shred paper that is headed for the ribbon to create inexpensive and mass-produced in a can. A local recycling bin. green centerpieces for the holiday farm stand may yield plenty of Look for treats without table. fresh vegetables to accompany excessive packaging. You can Wrap cloth napkins in a thick the main course. gather healthy treats and toys blade of grass for a little festivity. Instead of store-bought individually and put together in Construct wreaths from pruned desserts, think about fresh berries the basket. This way you can cater garden clippings and florist wire in a homemade pie for the perfect more to what your child enjoys to dress up doorways. ending to this festive day.
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Wednesday, April 1, 2015 NewsLeader A11
Conservatives name candidate Wanda Chow
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New Westminster resident Chloé Ellis will be the Conservative candidate for the new riding of New WestminsterBurnaby in the next federal election. Ellis, 25, was born in Vancouver, raised in Port Coquitlam and has lived for the past five years in New Westminster where she owns a home. She is employed as manager of Volume Studio Ltd., a hair salon and art gallery in Vancouver, and has previously worked as a supervisor at a Starbucks in Burnaby, according to her website biography. After earning a diploma in business management and a bachelor’s degree in marketing management, both at Langara College, she graduated with a master’s in business administration from the University of Northern B.C. In a press release from her campaign, Ellis is described as a “business development manager” in Vancouver. “She actively supports the promotion and development of small businesses and works hard to ensure their success,” it said, noting she “proudly supports the New Westminster Hyack Association and actively served on the Burnaby – New Westminster EDA (electoral district association) as the financial agent.” New WestminsterBurnaby is a new riding which will include all of New Westminster plus the Edmonds and Cariboo Hill areas of Burnaby. So far, Ellis’ main competition will be incumbent Peter Julian, currently the New Democrat MP for Burnaby-New Westminster, who will be seeking his fourth term after first being elected in 2004. For the Liberals, no candidate has been
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nomination. The Green Party has also yet to select a candidate. The election is
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A12 NewsLeader Wednesday, April 1, 2015
Burnaby duo charged
Vote YES for better transit.
in Surrey Lauren Collins Black Press
Thirteen Lower Mainland residents, including two from Burnaby, have been charged with a total of 66 drugs- and firearmrelated offences after a 21-month long investigation into drug trafficking in Surrey. In June 2013, the Surrey RCMP Drug Section started an investigation of a “loosely associated trafficking group based out of Surrey,” said Insp. Wade Lymburner at a press conference in Surrey Friday. Undercover evidence purchases from the suspects took place between December 2013 and fall 2014. On Sept. 5, 2014, Surrey RCMP executed eight search warrants, four of them in Surrey. The items seized included cash, drugs and weapons. On March 9, 66 charges were sworn against 13 individuals. Of the charged, eight were arrested and five remain at-large. Two Surrey residents and Burnaby resident Mona Khodabandehloo, face more than 30 counts of trafficking, four counts of possession of controlled drugs and seven firearms-related charges. Khodabandehloo is due to appear in court April 30. Arrest warrants have been issued for the other five involved including Lester Ray of Burnaby (two counts of trafficking).
You can vote YES in the transportation and transit referendum knowing that the tax money collected will go to pay for the critical transportation and transit improvements needed in the region.
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HIGHWAY OWNER OPERATORS $3500 SIGNING BONUS 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 beneďŹ ts package. To join our team of professional drivers, email a detailed resume, current driver’s abstract and details of your truck to: careers@vankam.com or Call 604-968-5488 or Fax: 604-587-9889 Only those of interest will be contacted.
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RICHMOND KINSMEN ADULT DAY CENTRE Casual work available to provide Vacation, Leaves of Absence and work load relief QualiďŹ cations: • Certification in college level Geriatric Activity program or equivalent education and experience. • Work experience in Therapeutic activity programs for frail elderly, disabled and cognitively impaired adults. • Proven ability to work cooperatively within a team setting. Please apply to Executive Director: Richmond Kinsmen Adult Day Centre Email: rkadc@telus.net Fax: 604-272-1328 Mail: #100- 6100 Bowling Green Road Richmond, BC V6Y 4G2
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8035 Enterprise St., Burnaby April 9th, 2015 between 9:30 am – 4:30 pm THE LEMARE Group is accepting applications for experienced gradermen. Candidates will have a minimum of 5 years coastal logging road experience as well as public road works. Resumes to be submitted with covering letter via email at office@lemare.ca or via fax: 250956-4888. We thank all candidates in advance for their interest, but only those shortlisted will be contacted.
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109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES MANAGEMENT position available in the recycling industry. Excellent salary available to the right person. Email to colrec1996@shaw.ca
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Interwest Restaurants Operating as Wendys Restaurants Food Service Manager S Permanent, F/T, P/T, Shiftwork Weekends, Day, Night & Eves S 4 positions available S $17.76/hr + benefits available (medical & dental) S Anticipated Start date (ASAP) S 1 to 2 years industry experience S Minimum Education: Completion of secondary school This position manages store operations including employees, facilities and equipment in order to ensure that standards around people, product, cleanliness and exceptional customer service are fulfilled.
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LARGE FUND Borrowers Wanted Start saving hundreds of dollars today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We don’t rely on credit, age or income. Call Anytime 1-800-639-2274 or 604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
Call Ian 604-724-6373 POWER WASHING since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Call Simon for prompt service. 604-230-0627
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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
wendyscareers@inwest.com
Central Creek Construction Refinish & Sand Hardwood & New Floors, Kitchens & Bathrooms, Build Decks, Painting & Crown Mouldings. Fencing. 28 yrs exp. 604-773-7811 / 604-432-1857 WCB centralcreek@gmail.com
Roofing Experts. 778-230-5717 Repairs/Re-Roof/New Roofs. All work Gtd. Free Est. Call Frank.
FIVE STAR ROOFING All kinds of re-roofing & repairs. Free est. Reasonable rates. 778-998-7505 or 604-961-7505
TRADES, TECHNICAL
LANDSCAPING
(Surrey Terminal)
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
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MISC. FOR SALE
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.
REAL ESTATE HOMES WANTED • All Prices • All Situations • • All Conditions • www.webuyhomesbc.com 604-657-9422
LOTS
630
SURREY: Lot for sale by owner. 9100 sf lot. 70 x 130. Ready to build new home. 12344 - 96 Ave. Surrey. Asking $375,000obo. 778-881-4717
HOMES FOR RENT
TRANSPORTATION 845
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! $2050/mo. or negotiable Available NOW or April 15.
SCRAP CAR REMOVAL #1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME 604.683.2200
SOUTH SURREY EXECUTIVE
MARINE 912
BOATS
604.488.9161 751
SUITES, UPPER
Burnaby 2 bdrm w/view. Very clean, nr Metrotown, NS/NP. Ldry incl. $1100/mo + 2/3 utils. 604-430-8144
752
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RENTALS
RUBBISH REMOVAL
TOWNHOUSES
APARTMENT/CONDO
PITT MEADOWS: 2 - 3 bdrm co-op T/H $1108/mo - $1211/mo. Shares req’d. Close to WCE, schools & shopping. No subsidy available. 19225 119th Ave. For more info & to book an appt. call 604-465-1938
2 or 3 BR apts - bright & lge
TRANSPORTATION
Need CA$H Today? Own a vehicle? Borrow up to $25,000. Snapcarcash.com 604-777-5046
Central Coquitlam Co-op AND Seniors Only Building No subsidy Cls to transit, schools & shops
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 260
ELECTRICAL Dasl ~ 604 945 5864 dasl@terramanagement.ca
YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899
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BURNABY,
LINDEN GLEN APTS
GARDENING
GIN GARDENER - Landscaping, Garden Care, Power Raking, Trimming & Paving Stones. 20 Yrs Exp. Reasonable Rates 604-781-1953 or 604-725-5561
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.
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bcclassified.com 604-575-5555
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JUNK REMOVAL By RECYCLE-IT! 604.587.5865 www.recycleitcanada.ca
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.Highland Turf
Commercial Transport Journeyman Mechanic
RENTALS
.wwwone4yacht.com 604-669-2248
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Low Cost. Same Day. Licensed. Res/Com. Small job expert. Renos Panel changes ~ 604-374-0062
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WE BUY HOMES BC
* 1488 Main St. North Vancouver, V7J 1C8
* 1359 Cliveden Ave Delta, V3M 6C7
GARAGE SALES
CHECK CLASSIFIEDS
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HANDYMAN CONNECTION HANDYMAN CONNECTION Handyman Connection - Bonded -Renovations - Installations Repairs - 604.878.5232
How to Apply: In person, mail, or email
* 5970 Kingsway Burnaby, V5J 1H1
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GARAGE SALE, 10am-4pm. Sat & Sun Apr 4th & 5th, 7245 1st St. Burnaby. Rain or Shine.
353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS
JOB DESCRIPTION AVAILABLE AT THE RESTAURANT
* 3698 Grandview Highway Vancouver, V5M 2G9
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
15% SENIORS DISCOUNT A+ Rating with BB Bureau
•Lawn Cuts/Trim •Aerating •Leaf Cleanup •Power Rake •Hedge & Shrub Trimming •Pruning Trees •23 yrs. exp. •Insured •Free Estimates
Brad 778-552-3900
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SUNDECKS
MOVING & STORAGE
604-540-2028, 778-708-6336
ABE MOVING - $35/Hr. Per Person *Reliable Careful Movers. *Rubbish Removal. *24 Hours. 604-999-6020
709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL
AFFORDABLE MOVING
Westwood Corporate Centre
2963 Glen Drive
www.affordablemoversbc.com
~ 4 story office building ~ In the heart of Coquitlam Centre surrounded by residential high rises, commercial business & Coquitlam shopping mall. 700sf-5000sf large office space
$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
. Aluminum patio cover, sunroom, railing and vinyl. 604-521-2688 .Aluminum patio cover, sunroom, railing and vinyl. 604-521-2688 www.PatioCoverVancouver.com
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TREE SERVICES
283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS GUTTER & ROOF Cleaning/Power Washing since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Simon, 604-230-0627
Furnace & Air Conditioning
PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299
~ Hot water tanks ~ Gasfitting/Sheet metal
(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint.
WHATTLEKAINUM HOUSING CO-OP ORIENTATION
Running this ad for 10yrs
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HOME IMPROVEMENTS
Van-Kam thanks you for your interest, however only those being considered will be contacted.
CONCRETE FORMING, FRAMING & SIDING. 604.218.3064
Van-Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility.
A-1 CONTRACTING. Renos. Bsmt, kitchens, baths, custom cabinets, tiling, plumbing, sundecks, fencing, reroofing. Dhillon 604-782-1936.
ABC TREE MEN Pruning, Shaping, Tree Removal & Stump Grinding. 604-521-7594 604-817-8899
PETS
2 coats any colour
NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring.
CLASSIFIEDS can help you reconnect! www.bcclassified.com
CO-OP RENTALS
BURNABY
www.paintspecial.com
284 HEAT, AIR, REFRIGERATION
Additional info......604-944-2963
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329 PAINTING & DECORATING 604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley
604-461-0999
Renovated, spacious & bright 1 & 2 Bdrm units. Small pet ok. From $850/mo incl heat & HW. Near Highgate.
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PETS
CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866 Chihuahua pups, playful, cuddly, family raised, vet check, 1st shots, avail now. $575. 1-604-794-5844 PITTBULL pups, born Feb 24th. Blue/blue brindle. Gotti/razors edge. $1000-$1500. 604-765-0453
Do you want to live in the security of a family community? Woodland surroundings, on Forest Grove Drive. Good location, close to schools, SFU and Lougheed Mall. No subsidies available. $10 application fee. Maximum housing charges; 2 bdrms $935/mo. 3 bdrms. $1035/mo. & 4 bdrms. $1141/mo. Shares $2500.
NO SUBSIDIES AVAILABLE Orientation: Sunday, April 1, 1:30 p.m. at 51A-8740 Forest Grove Dr. Phone 604-420-2442
CORRECTION:
NOTICE OF SALE
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SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
WAREHOUSE LIEN ACT TAKE NOTICE; Adison Michael Norman is indebted to Horizon Towing for a 1993 Mitsubishi Delica station wagon, 212,824 kms, VIN P35W0405340, for the sum of $2030. The above mentioned vehicle will be sold April 17, 2015 at 10am at # 9 - 816 Boyd St., New Westminster, BC, V3M 6N1
A16 NewsLeader Wednesday, April 1, 2015
Feed your inner Stay healthy this EASTER with KIN’S!
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Chicken ASPARAGUS Q
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uiche
INGREDIENTS: 1 9” pie crust ¼ cup butter, cubed 1 bunch fresh asparagus, chopped 1 medium onion, chopped 1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms 1 cup cooked chicken breast, chopped 3 eggs, lightly beaten 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley ¼ tsp oregano Salt and pepper DIRECTIONS: 1. In a large skillet, sauté the asparagus, onion and mushrooms in butter. In a large bowl, combine the eggs, cheese, parsley, and oregano. Season the egg mixture with salt and pepper and then stir in the asparagus mixture and cooked chicken breast. Mix together until everything is well combined. 2. Pour the mixture into crust and bake at 375° for 25-30 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.
Prices effective: April 1st to 6th, 2015 *While Quantities Last Sweet & Juicy (2 boxes)
Fresh & Healthy
1lb Box Strawberries
Green Kale
2/$4.00
3/$4.00
California Grown
California Grown
Local produce such as Long English Cucumbers, Mini Cucumbers, and more are now available in store.
FREE RECIPE BOX with purchase of $20 or more Valid with coupon at
any Kin’s Farm Market location Nutritious & Tasty
Super healthy & Convenient
5lb Bag Yukon Gold Potatoes
Sweet Kale Salad Kit
2/$5.00
Valid April 1st to April 6th, 2015
Limit One Per Family - While Quantities Last - 5523
$1.99/ea
California Grown
Locally Grown
Sweet & Juicy
Small Oranges
Fresh & Nutritious
Tomatoes On Vine
$1.29/lb California Grown
NIC A ORG
Organic Rainbow Carrots
8/$1.00
PERFECT FOR EASTER!
*Reg Price 3/$1.00 Valid with coupon at
Tasty & Healthy
with any purchase
Any Kin’s Farm Market location Valid April 1st to April 6th, 2015
Limit One Per Family - While Quantities Last - 5522
Royal City Centre
Marine Way Market
Lougheed Town Centre
116 - 610 6th Street Across from Shoppers 604.520.9923
200-7515 Market Crossing Burnaby, Beside PriceSmart
206 - 9855 Austin Rd Beside Purdy’s 604.420.0788
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