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Jury finds Surrey couple guilty in B.C. legislature bomb plot ▼ DEFENCE LAWYERS WILL NOW ARGUE JOHN NUTTALL AND AMANDA KORODY WERE ENTRAPPED BY RCMP SHEILA REYNOLDS
Surrey’s John Nuttall and Amanda Korody were found guilty this week of planning a Canada Day attack in 2013 that involved planting homemade bombs outside the B.C. legislature in Victoria. A B.C. Supreme Court jury in Vancouver found the couple guilty of one count each of conspiring to commit murder and possessing explosives for the benefit of or on behalf of a terrorist organization. The 12-member jury began deliberating Sunday (May 31) morning and delivered its verdict Tuesday evening (June 2). According to the CBC, Nuttall made a heart shape with his fingers toward Korody as the verdict was read in court.
The case, however, is not over. Justice Catherine Bruce will not enter the convictions until the pair’s defence lawyers have an opportunity to argue RCMP officers entrapped Nuttall and Korody during a months-long police sting. The John Nuttall jury’s verdicts can be stayed if the judge finds there was entrapment or other process abuses. Lawyers for both of the accused argue undercover police officers posing as extremist jihadist sympathizers manipulated and pushed Nuttall and Korody, who are both former heroin addicts with money problems and had recently
converted to the Muslim faith. “The RCMP manufactured this crime, and that is not permissible in our law,” said Nuttall’s lawyer Marilyn Sandford following the verdicts. “We also have arguments that the police themAmanda Korody selves committed crimes. They were involved in exactly the same activities as our clients were to a large extent, at least some of them.” Korody’s lawyer said his client is prepared for the next stage, describing the entrapment process as where “the rubber hits the road in this case.” Crown prosecutors maintain the couple
knew what they were doing and used the undercover officers – who they believed had legitimate terrorist connections – to obtain explosives, which they used to make pressure-cooker bombs similar to those used in the deadly 2013 Boston Marathon attack. During the trial, which began in February, the jury saw dozens of hours of undercover video showing Nuttall and Korody meeting with the police operative, making plans for the Victoria attack and constructing the bombs – which police ensured were inert – in a Delta hotel room. “This is going to rock the world,” Nuttall told his wife in one of the videos. “Al-Qaeda Canada – that’s who we are.” In another video clip, he tells her they can’t “screw up” or their affiliate (the undercover officer) will “turn from a real nice guy to a monster.” A date will be set next week to hear the entrapment arguments in July. - with files from CBC
Stolen album of memories is returned ▼ ABOUT TWO WEEKS AFTER THE LEADER PUBLISHES A MOTHER’S PLEA, A PRECIOUS KEEPSAKE IS BACK WITH RIGHTFUL OWNER KEVIN DIAKIW
carrying the photo album. “He said ‘I’m just the messenger,’ Two weeks after The Leader re“ Helen said in an interview, addported its theft, a treasured photo ing he handed it to her daughter in album was returned to its owner in perfect condition. perfect condition. “It doesn’t look like it was put Kelowna’s June Turner created out in the weather or anything.” the keepsake for her surviving She believes once the story was daughter Helen Turner over the published, whoever took it must last year. The daughhave been wracked with ter’s twin sister died guilt. ▶ “There are last December and the “When (the person) album was a collection saw it in The Leader, pictures in of memories of their (they) probably thought lives together. that album ‘Oh my God, I better A courier company deal with it,’ “ Helen said that can’t be left the album on a Tuesday. Whalley doorstep in replaced.” She is extremely late March and it was excited about what her JUNE TURNER subsequently stolen. mother put together for In mid-May, June her and the memories contacted The Leader she now has of her youth with a plea for the photo album’s with her late twin sister. return. A story was published on June Turner is also thrilled with May 20. its return. On June 1, someone walked into “There’s pictures in that album Helen’s place of work in Surrey that can’t be replaced,” she said.
Helen Turner displays a photo album created by her mother featuring family photos – including pictures of Turner’s twin sister, who died last year. The album initially went missing after it was delivered to Turner’s Whalley home in March, but the book of memories has since been returned. EVAN SEAL
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A treasured Surrey green space is the setting for an upcoming battle over its preservation, as the city moves to widen Fraser Highway. The city is planning to expand the two-lane road into six lanes to accommodate four lanes of traffic and two lanes for light rapid transit. There will also be a separate lane for bikes and pedestrians. Trees along Fraser Highway’s portion of Green Timbers have
already been marked for being cut down. Opponents estimate there will be about 2,000 trees lost in the 1.4-kilometre road expansion. “It’s going to look like a lunar landscape,” said Susan Lehmann, daughter of the Green Timbers Heritage Society founder Wady Lehmann. Surrey Manager of Parks Owen Croy said the city hasn’t conducted an inventory of how many trees will be lost. Every effort is being made, he said, to minimize the cut. It was a year ago this month that the late Wady Lehmann and wife Betty were honoured by the city, which named a grove in Green Timbers after the couple. Then-mayor Dianne Watts said the
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streams. The road widening crosses two important salmon bearing streams, including King Creek and Quibble Creek. Jaime Boan, Surrey’s manager of transportation, said there will be three passages under the road, two for streams and wildlife, and one specifically for wildlife. More details will be available when the design process is complete, he said. Feedback during the public consultation process included concerns about habitat and tree loss, increased chance of wildlife road kills and the effects of vehicle exhaust and noise pollution on the forest. continued on page 5
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Green Timbers: A historic fight for trees KEVIN DIAKIW
In the early 1900s, Green Timbers forest – then 5,000 acres – was the last untouched swath of old growth trees between San Diego and Vancouver. People travelled from afar to see the huge cathedral of trees. Despite calls to turn the area into park, in 1929 the forest was clearcut and bucked up for lumber. On March 15, 1930, a group of people, spearheaded by the B.C. Forest
Service, gathered at 140 Street and 96 Avenue and planted more than 120 saplings in B.C.’s first forest “plantation.” Shortly after, then-B.C. premier Simon Fraser Tolmie declared that the land remain treed. Over the years, the 5,000-acre forest (five times the size of Vancouver’s Stanley Park), through a series of land swaps, was reduced to the 560 acres it is today. What remains is 1.6 square kilometres of green space that’s been vigorously defended.
In 1988, Wady and Betty Lehmann were driving along 100 Avenue, when they saw a big logging truck loaded with fresh-cut timber pull out of Green Timbers forest. Betty told Wady to pull in and find out what was happening. It turned out then-mayor Don Ross was moving ahead with the construction of a football stadium. The Green Timbers Heritage Society was born and the plan for a stadium was quickly
scotched amid public outcry. A later plan to sell part of the forest to developers for a subdivision went to referendum in Surrey and was spiked by 97 per cent of respondents. Now, the heritage society is gearing up for another scrap as the city plans to widen Fraser Highway from two lanes to six – plus a foot and bike path. Wady and Betty’s daughter Susan Leh-
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The Green Timbers Urban Forest Advisory Committee was also consulted about highway widening plans. “Their preferred approach was the closure of the Fraser Highway and 144 Street through Green Timbers in order to create a contiguous natural forest area,” a staff report to council says. “Their least preferred approach was the widening of Fraser Highway and 144 Street with on-site habitat compensation.” The city plans to reduce road allowances on 148 Street and 92 Avenue, which will create a net increase in dedicated park land of 6.9 acres. Lehmann said that’s a bit of a shell game, as it’s currently green space and will have no real benefit to the park at all. Boan said the swap is significant, as property set aside for roadway will now be returned to park. Generally, the widening will involve tree cutting to the north of the existing highway west of 96 Avenue. To the east, the cut will be made south of the existing highway. Those choices were made to minimize tree loss, he said. Boan said further public consultation will be undertaken and public input sought. If the new road alignment requires a change in the existing road
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THIS WEEK’S QUESTION: Do you support cutting trees in Green Timbers Urban Forest in order to make way for light rapid transit? To answer, go to the home page of our website at surreyleader.com
Last week we asked: Does the future really live here? Will Surrey’s younger generations be able to afford to buy a home in the city? Here’s how you responded:
Yes 26% No 74%
Propping up the Pattullo On May 28, TransLink announced that the Pattullo Bridge would be closed for about a yearand-a-half, starting in mid-2016. The closure is not a 24-hour-aday closure – but it’s very close to it. It will be down to one lane each way during the day and it will be closed every night and every weekend. Trucks will be banned completely. This closure is being done because TransLink wants to spend $100 million to shore up the decaying bridge. The repairs are expected to allow it to last a few more years until it is replaced by a new toll bridge, which will almost certainly be built, no matter how voters weigh in on an extra .05-per-cent sales tax. TransLink states it is a vital traffic artery and must be refurbished, even to stay open for a temporary period. It is expected to take eight years to replace it, says Fred Cummings of TransLink. Its original life span was 50 years – it is now 28 years past that “best before” date. The timing of this announcement is curious. Replacing the bridge is part of the transportation plan that most mayors approved. The voting deadline for the sales tax proposal, to pay for that plan, was last Friday – the day after the announcement. Some people have suggested that the $100 million would be best put aside for the new bridge
and the Pattullo should simply be closed. It sounds like a radical idea, but the alternative – a tolled Port Mann bridge – is in place and badly under-utilized. By 2016, all the approaches along the improved Highway 1 should finally be completed. The political problem, of course, is the tolls. That problem is a thorny one. Many people have switched to the Pattullo because of the tolls. There is no question that a large number of truckers use the Pattullo more frequently because of tolls. The Pattullo was promised as a free alternative by then-Transportation Minister Kevin Falcon, when the Port Mann project was announced. That was almost 10 years ago. Does the Pattullo need to stay in place simply to keep a political promise? It will ultimately be up to the B.C. Liberal government if it wants to reduce the tolls on the Port Mann, and it is entirely possible that it is holding that plan in reserve, waiting for the next provincial election to draw a little closer. A reduction to $2 a crossing in time for the Pattullo closure would be popular, and would likely solve most of the problems caused by the Pattullo closure. It seems best to do things in this order:
1. Await the results of the transit referendum. They will be announced by the end of June. In the meantime, do not sign a contract for Pattullo repair work. 2. Ask the province to reduce the Port Mann tolls, at least while the Pattullo is closed or restricted. 3. Make a decision on whether or not to close the Pattullo completely for repairs, or to simply demolish it. If demolition is the choice, get started on it as soon as the Highway 1 project is finished and a contract for a new bridge has been signed. 4. Build a new Pattullo Bridge. Keep the name, which is historic. The bridge is the only public structure in B.C. commemorating Premier T.D. Pattullo, who was premier for more than eight years during the depth of the Depression years. The original bridge was part of his plan to create more jobs at that desperate time. 5. Look more closely at a tolling and a road-pricing system throughout the region, so that the burden of building new infrastructure and maintaining what we have is spread evenly around the region to all highway and bridge users.
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Keep Bill C-51 in mind on voting day YOUTH VOICE ▼ Japreet Lehal
In recent years, questions have been raised about the Senate (Parliament’s Upper House) in the wake of scandal and controversy over the expenses that certain Senators were claiming. While the maintenance or abolition of the Senate remains a question of debate, it is clear the Senate has a crucial role to play in dealing with a current piece of legislation which has triggered a response from Canadians from coast to coast: Bill C-51. As recently as this past Saturday, protesters in numerous cities voiced their opposition. At the date of writing, some senators either opposed or supported the legislation, and others were still expected to make a decision. As I discussed in a previous column, individuals with expertise in the field
of law, including lawyers, justices and scholars, have raised valid points of criticism with the proposed legislation. It has already passed in the House of Commons, despite the strong opposition from the public. Senator Grant Mitchell introduced amendments to the bill, but these were unsuccessful in the Senate’s National Security and Defence committee. The Senate has options available to address issues with the bill, including the ability to introduce amendments or defeat the proposed legislation. It has used such options in the past. In 1998, the Senate defeated a bill which it thought would infringe on freedom of expression. In previous legislation that has crossed its table, the Senate has also introduced modifications. It must
consider the great significance of the decision it makes, and instill in Canadians confidence the bill is being scrutinized in the greatest detail. Although, the Senate’s National Security and Defence committee made some recommendations for Bill C-51, these do not go far enough in addressing the wide range of concerns that have been brought to light over the past few months. As public protests and online petitions are showing, Canadians have many issues with the bill. Canadians should also consider Bill C-51 a part of their decision-making process when determining who to vote for as their MP in the upcoming federal election.
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World Environment Day Today (June 5) is World Environment Day – a day to realize the importance of using resources in a responsible manner. Ban Ki-Moon, the UN Secretary General, notes: “Although individual decisions may seem small in the face of global threats and trends, when billions of people join forces in common purpose, we can make a tremendous difference.” Making changes to our usage of electricity, transportation, water, food and other aspects of our lives can help create a more sustainable vision. Japreet Lehal is a student at Simon Fraser University. He writes regularly for The Leader.
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Preserving green space BUY MORE SAVE MORE! trumps travel time ▼ NATURAL AREAS SUCH AS GREEN TIMBERS FOREST PROVIDE INTANGIBLE VALUE I’ve lived in Surrey for 30 years and I currently reside near 140 Street and 100 Avenue, so I travel the roads around, and through, Green Timbers on a daily basis. Sometimes I ride my bike and yes, often I drive. If I have to wait a few minutes longer to traverse along a two-lane section of road through the park, so be it. A 43-metre-wide transportation corridor, tripling the current width, would further fragment Green Timbers Urban Forest which is our Stanley Park equivalent here in Surrey. Preserving the green space we have left is far more
▼ PROPERTY TAX HIKES HURTING THOSE ON FIXED INCOMES The continual property tax increases are, like so many other increases, not sustainable and are not in line with peoples wages, i.e. people on fixed income, pensioners, etc. I have contacted the City of Surrey over the past few years expressing concern and advising them to manage more efficiently and work in line with people’s incomes. They need to change the way they operate and do business that is affordable and sustainable. I believe we need to get more people to get involved to get their attention. Fred Scarfe Surrey
important than how quickly we can move traffic through the area (never mind the extra pavement and the contaminated run-off that will then flow into the surrounding creeks). I greatly respect the hard work and integrity of Surrey’s parks manager Owen Croy, but I have to respectfully disagree with his statement that “when this goes ahead, there will be environmental and health benefits from the actual transportation improvements and we will see no net impact on the actual forest.” When the phrase “transportation improvements” is used, let’s be honest – it usually means an
increase in car traffic which is far from beneficial for health. It shouldn’t be about net impact and land swaps, but preserving what we already have in place. One of the most important things we can do to combat climate change is sequester carbon. A powerful way to do this is plant trees and retain trees already standing, so tearing them down seems counterintuitive. If there has to be expansion, then consider 100 Avenue, as there fewer oldgrowth trees along that corridor. There are other four-lane road options in the area as well, including 96 Avenue. Must everything always be
expanded without question? If it’s so important for the city to expand the road, why not spend the money and build a tunnel. I’m told, of course, that would cost far too much. In terms of dollars, perhaps, but what other costs do we need to measure? How about the air quality in our community? Or walking through peaceful woods, with no nearby traffic sounds? Humans have to stop tearing up the land in areas such as Green Timbers Urban Forest and start valuing something other than how fast we can move across the city. Linda Prai Surrey
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COMMISSION APPOINTMENT • Agriculture and Food Security Advisory We are currently seeking applications for the following:
Surrey Heritage Advisory Commission Promotes heritage awareness within the community and considers and makes recommendations to Council on matters related to the conservation of Surrey’s built, natural and cultural heritage properties and features. This appointment term will be until Dec. 31, 2015. If you are interested in pursuing this volunteer opportunity, you must be a resident of Surrey, with an interest in bringing fresh perspective, new experiences and creative thinking to the community engagement process. Additional information about the Surrey Heritage Advisory Commission is available on the following link: http://www.surrey.ca/city-government/5316.aspx. Interested applicants are asked to submit a written expression of interest, including resume, to clerks@surrey.ca by 4:00 pm, Monday, June 8, 2015 to City Clerk, Legislative Services, City of Surrey 13450 - 104 Avenue, Surrey, BC, V3T 1V8; Email: clerks@surrey.ca; Fax Number: 604-501-7578. Applications/resumes will be made available to City of Surrey Council and staff. The information is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and any applicable by-laws.
YOUTH REPRESENTATIVES FOR CITY COMMITTEES As part of its commitment to increasing youth engagement and input into municipal decisions, the City of Surrey is recruiting youth representatives for the following Committees of Council:
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This is the continuation of a successful pilot project arising out of a recommendation from Surrey’s Child & Youth Friendly Strategy. This appointment term will be until Dec. 31, 2015. If you are interested in pursuing this volunteer opportunity, you must be 18-25 years of age, a resident of Surrey, with an interest in bringing fresh perspective, new experiences and creative thinking to the community engagement process. Note: As this is a pilot program, Youth Representative Positions are currently nonvoting members. Information about individual committees can be found at http://www.surrey.ca/4627.aspx. Interested applicants are asked to submit a written expression of interest (please include the Committee of Interest in your Subject Line and attach a current resume) to clerks@surrey.ca by 4:00 pm, Monday, June 8, 2015 to City Clerk, Legislative Services, City of Surrey 13450 104 Avenue, Surrey, BC, V3T 1V8; Email: clerks@surrey.ca; Fax Number: 604-501-7578. Applications/resumes will be made available to City of Surrey Council and staff. The information is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and any applicable by-laws.
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A Hells Angel is suing a Surrey blogger for defamation of character and has already managed to get him to take down questionable posts on his site. Damiano Di Popolo filed a civil claim in B.C. Supreme Court in Vancouver against Surrey’s Dennis Watson,
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lectively charged” in a large drug trafficking or stolen car ring, as was alleged by Watson’s blog, the statement says. “Mr. Di Popolo has never been charged or convicted of a criminal offense,” the claim states. Di Popolo is seeking general, special and punitive damages. None of the allegations in the Statement of Claim have been proven in court. On Tuesday, Watson agreed to adhere to an
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Critics doubt value of speculation tax ▶ B.C. TO MULL OPTIONS TO RESTRAIN SOARING REAL ESTATE PRICES JEFF NAGEL
A speculation tax on homes bought and quickly flipped would do little if anything to restrain Metro Vancouver’s rising real estate prices, according to some observers. Tsur Somerville, director of UBC’s Centre for Urban Economics and Real Estate, said he sees little sign of the kind of shortterm speculation that has sometimes been rampant in the region. He said most properties are being held for considerably longer than in 2006, when condo buyers lined up for hours to get pre-sale assignments that might then change hands two or three times before the building was finished. A speculation tax was proposed last week by Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson and condo marketer Bob Rennie. “It’s a weapon aimed at a problem that doesn’t seem to be in evidence,” Somerville said. He and others note a speculation tax on short-term flippers would do nothing to slow the buying of Vancouver-area homes by foreigners as a long-term safe haven investment. “A foreign investor isn’t necessarily a speculator,” Somerville said. “If that’s what we’re con-
cerned about, this is not the tool to get at them.” He disputes that foreign cash is driving the market, apart from in select neighbourhoods. But real estate consultant and developer Michael Geller said he has “no doubt” foreign money is driving prices up, particularly that of detached houses. “Something definitely is not working at the moment,” Geller said. But he predicts a speculation tax would be ineffective and governments should instead start by cracking down on investors who dodge capital gains tax by falsely claiming an investment home is their primary residence. Geller said other tax options include reforming either the home owner grant to give resident owners a larger credit against property taxes, or adjusting the Property Transfer Tax to charge more when expensive homes change hands. “Maybe it should be a more finely tuned graduated scale there so if you’re buying a $5-million house it’s a larger percentage than if you’re buying an $800,000 house.” Finance Minister Mike de Jong told reporters the province will consider various options to address home affordability, but stressed the government will proceed cautiously. He cautioned that a five-per-cent drop in Vancouver property values could mean a loss of equity for families of $60,000 to $80,000.
“You’ve got to be careful about having the state intervene to regulate pricing or depress pricing,” de Jong said, adding a reduction “will have consequences for a lot of families.” Other countries’ use of taxes to try to restrain home prices have largely failed to do much other than generate more government revenue, he added. NDP housing critic David Eby called on the province to begin to measure foreign ownership of B.C. real estate, adding he believes it’s a major problem. “What we need is evidence about speculation, not speculation about speculation, which can quickly lead to prejudice,” Eby said. “My concern is absentee investors – short term or long term – who don’t contribute to the community and just drive up values for their own profit. That is the core issue.” Eby said other mechanisms that could be considered include rebating a portion of property tax through a B.C. income tax credit, or imposing special taxes on owners of more than one property. Surrey Coun. Judy Villeneuve, who sits on Metro Vancouver’s housing committee, said fostering more rental housing should be the priority, adding the federal government could easily restore tax credits to foster purpose-built continued on page 14
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period, and soared 211 per cent within Vancouver proper. VanCity assumed housing costs will continue to climb an average of 4.9 per cent a year in Metro, significantly faster than wage growth of 0.6 to 3.2 per cent. If that proves accurate between now and 2020, the report says, only family doctors, specialists, lawyers, university professors, police officers, firefighters and certain managers and engineers will be paid enough to qualify for a typical mortgage in Metro, while more than 90 per cent of in-demand job categories will not. And by 2025, it found, only senior managers in business, construction and engineering will still make the affordability cut – doctors and lawyers
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Split with Coquitlam leaves Blue Jays in third ▶ PREMIER BASEBALL LEAGUE TEAM A GAME OUT OF FIRST PLACE RICK KUPCHUK
Playing on the road against a struggling Coquitlam Reds team, the North Delta Blue Jays were hoping for a pair of wins to move into a tie for first place in the B.C. Premier Baseball League. But a split of Sun-
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day’s double header left the Jays a game off the pace being set by the North Shore Twins. North Delta struggled at the plate and fell 2-0 in the first game, but escaped with a 5-4 win in the second contest to improve to 12-3 (win-loss). North Shore is atop the 12-team league with a 14-3 record, a half-game better than the 17-7 Victoria Eagles and one game
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run on a single by Dylan Dahl. Clint Taylor then drove in Dahl and Justin Maunahan with a double. Logan Newman scored an unearned run in the fourth inning, going home on an infield error by the Reds. Gota Kinoshita belted his first home run of the year in the fifth inning to complete the North Delta scoring. Alex Davis was the winning pitcher, throwing five shutout innings and allowing just two hits and three walks. The Reds rallied with four runs off a pair of Blue Jays relievers over the final two innings. The Blue Jays were scheduled to be at South Surrey Athletic Park yesterday (Thursday) to play the White Rock Tritons, then will visit the 16-7 Langley Blaze Sunday at McLeod Park.
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ahead of the Jays. In the first game Sunday, starting pitcher Tyler Hoefer took the loss despite throwing effectively for five innings. Of the two runs he allowed, only one was earned. He had five strikeouts and did not allow a walk. The Reds had five hits off Hoefer, including a solo home run in the first inning. At the plate, the Blue Jays were held to four hits, including a pair of doubles by Noah Or and Matthew Poirier. North Delta jumped on the Reds early in the second game, scoring three times in the second inning then building their lead to 5-0 before Coquitlam rallied to pull to within a run. Eight batters went to the place in the second inning, with Trevor Gentles crossing the plate for the first
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Three Surrey schools placed among the top four at the B.C. Senior AAA girls high school soccer championships in Saanichton last weekend. After an all-Fraser Valley playoff, the Fleetwood Park Dragons settled for silver medals after a 2-1 loss to the Charles Best Blue Devils of Coquitlam in the championship game. The Panorama Ridge Thunder topped the Elgin Park Orcas, also by a 2-1 score, in the bronze medal match. For the Dragons, the loss in the final left Fleetwood Park one goal short of defending the B.C. championship won a year ago. “I am so proud of the girls,” said head coach Sunny Uppal. “Back to back provincial finalists is quite the achievement, and we represented Fleetwood Park well.” The Dragons needed a shootout to reach the playoff round. After wins by scores of 6-1 over the Burnaby North Vikings and 5-1 over the Mt. Baker Wild of Cranbrook, they played to a scoreless tie with Richmond’s McMath Wildcats. Fleetwood Park edged McMatch in a shootout to finish atop the group. The Dragons then edged Panorama Ridge 1-0 in a semifinal match. “Our girls played ex-
tremely well every game of the tournament,” said Uppal. “I told the girls that we have to treat every game like it’s the provincial cup final, and we did that.” Uppal credited Harman Billen and Liesanne Musico for their play at forward, Jessica Galbraith and Kayla Smith for hard work in the midfield. Goalie Caitlynn Mackenzie and Grade 8 players Simran Billen and Jenieva Musico also contributed to the team’s success. Panorama Ridge was perfect in pool play, finishing first with wins over the South Delta Sun Devils (4-2), Winston Churchill Bulldogs (3-1) and Oak Bay Breakers (1-0). After their semifinal loss to the Dragons, they edged Edling Park 2-1. Montpreet Heer scored both goals for the Thunder, and won the Golden Boot as top scorer with seven goals in five games. Q The Holy Cross Crusaders placed 12th at the Senior AA girls tournament hosted by the Crofton House Falcons in Vancouver. The Crusaders won their first game, a 3-0 victory over the host Falcons, but placed third in their four-team group after a 2-1 setback against the L.V. Rogers Bombers and the St. Michaels University Blue Jags. In the playoff round, Holy Cross lost 5-1 to the Valleyview Vikings of Kamloops and 2-0 to the Notre Dame Jugglers.
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team’s past successes. A handful of framed jerseys – including one dug up from the archives from the team’s early ‘90s heyday – already hang on the freshly-painted blue walls of the coach’s meeting and video room, and they’ll soon be joined by photos and names of the team’s most distinguished alums, including the players who’ve made it to the National Hockey League, such as Scott Gomez, Tyler Eckford and Andrew Hammond. Wall space in one hallway is also earmarked for a list of every former player who has earned an NCAA scholarship – a number that’s quickly approaching 200. And when the season begins in the fall, the team will roll out a handful of other initiatives aimed at celebrating their junior-hockey heritage. Throughout the
season, past players are going to be invited back for various pre game ceremonies, according to Kevin Simpson, the team’s vice-president
and director of business operations, and other ideas are also percolating – such as retro jersey nights and the like. “The more things that we can do to relive and celebrate our history with our fans, we’re going to do. I think the fans will really enjoy it,” he said. As well, the team will
wear 25th anniversary patches on their uniforms, and the new commemorative logo will also appear on the team’s pucks and other merchandise. The Eagles aren’t the only organization in Surrey celebrating a milestone either. Semiahmoo Minor Hockey is set to mark its 50th anniversary this year, and Simpson said some joint projects are in the works, as well. Though the Surrey Eagles struggled mightily last season, winning just nine of 58 games en route to a last-place finish in the BCHL’s Mainland Division, they have been among the league’s more stable franchises. They are the longest continuously operating franchise in the Lower Mainland – Langley has had three different teams since the ‘90s; Chilliwack had a brief hiatus when the WHL was in town; and the
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Express have bounced between Burnaby and Coquitlam – and are among the entire league’s longest-tenured clubs. Surrey head coach Blaine Neufeld said it’s important to celebrate such longevity – both when on the player recruiting trail, and in the community. “This team, we’re right up there, historically, with the best teams in this league. Kids want to go to programs that have had success,” he said. “In junior hockey, you have highs and lows, but this franchise has hit that high point – that pinnacle – more than a lot of teams.” Collecting and cataloguing the team’s history hasn’t been the easiest task for Neufeld and other team staff members – they’ve spent hours combing through online records, while going on a treasure hunt of sorts to track down old photos, jerseys and other memorabilia. “We wish the groups prior would have kept better records of these things, but there are a lot of tangible things we’ve been able to recover – historic rosters, lists of players who got scholarships. It was a lot of work, but we’ve done it now, so now we know that we’ve had 170 players who’ve moved on to NCAA Div. 1 scholarships. We had no idea what that number was before,” Neufeld said. “This group that’s here now, whether we’re here for 10 years or 50 years, we want to make sure that history is here. Q Four years after trying to join the B.C. Hockey League, the Wenatchee Wild are in for the 2015-16 season. The Wild were officially introduced Monday as the league’s 17th franchise at a media conference held in the central Washington city. The expansion fees are believed to be $1.2 million, meaning each established club will receive $75,000. Wenatchee is situated in north-central Washington and is the largest city and county south of Chelan County. The population within the city limits in 2010 was 31,925. Playing out of the gorgeous 4,300-seat Town Toyota Center, complete with luxury boxes, the team averaged about 3,000 fans with the average adult ticket $20. - with files from Kevin Mitchell, Black Press
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Polishing the diamonds ▶ NEWTON BASEBALL
ASSOCIATION AIMS TO BRING BACK NEIGHBOURHOOD PRIDE BY BOOSTING COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION EVAN SEAL
“If you build it, he will come,” said the quiet voice heard by Ray Kinsella as it floated above an Iowa cornfield in the movie Field of Dreams, adapted from the book Shoeless Joe by W.P. Kinsella. And Ben Dias is hoping to use that phrase to inject new life into a once-thriving baseball association in Surrey. Unwin Park, located in the heart of Newton near 134 Street and 70 Avenue, is in an area that has seen more than its fair share of crime and negative influence over the last few years. For Dias, restoring the park to the community hub it once was has become his vision. “I grew up in that park,” said Dias, “either in the lacrosse box, or the pool or what have you.” He’s now the new president of the Newton Canadian Baseball Association wants to use his ball club to help bring back pride to the neighbourhood. Fifteen years ago, Newton Canadian Baseball saw nearly 1,500 players using the multiple fields on any warm summer evening, but over the years those numbers have fallen off. Last year, registration in the club reached 215 – a 25-per-cent increase over 2013. Dias believes boosting participation will benefit not only the kids, but the community as a whole. As a boy, he remembers how baseball gave him a purpose. “The immediate community around the park isn’t financially blessed if you will,” said Dias. “I came from a not-so-wealthy family myself and I wondered, like so
▶ “If you want to push undesirable activities out of the park, fill it full of the good stuff – kids and families participating in familyfriendly activities.” BEN DIAS
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many kids, how I would be able to get involved.” As a youngster he remembers seeing all the players neatly dressed in their uniforms, but it was a friend from school who got him started. “It gave me structure as a kid.. When you know you have a game after school, it’s home for a snack then it’s out the door with your bat and glove, surrounded by like-minded kids and parents,” he said. Since September of last year, Dias has been visiting as many area schools as possible, giving presentations about baseball, along with meeting Parent Advisory Council groups and local apartment rental committees trying to encourage youth to play ball.
Recently, he even started offering movie nights in the park after all the games are finished for the day, just to encourage people to come out. The next one is scheduled for June 6 starting at 8:30 p.m. on the Mosquito Diamond. Diam The show will be baseball classic clas Rookie of the Year, starring John Jo Candy. Register online (newtonbaseball.com) ( and pay a $2 donation at the gate. The Newton Baseball Association t also offers used equipment for fo those wanting to play who can’t can afford their own. “One “On kid from a local elementary t school, h from the moment I gave my presentation he wanted to play, but financially wasn’t able,” said Dias. “We managed to get him registered, get him a bat, ball and glove and now that kid
shows up early before every game throwing pitches at his glove hanging on the fence, waiting for his team.” The John Volken Society, the City of Surrey, The Newton Business association and B.C. Diesel have also offered their support – the type of community involvement Dias feels is key. “If you want to push undesirable activities out of the park, fill it full of the good stuff – kids and families participating in family-friendly activities,” Dias said. The baseball season runs from April to August for youth aged four to 23, with 25 teams. For more information about baseball opportunities in your area go to Baseball BC @ http://bit.ly/1GnWmqx or Newton Canadian Baseball at www.newtonbaseball.com
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ETCETERA ▶ BUSINESS Sutton Premier Realty is hosting an “Business After Hours Business Networking Mixer” on June 24 starting at 5 p.m. at The Taphouse, 15330 102a Ave. Business owners, entrepreneurs and professionals are invited to meet and build business relationships. The event is a fundraiser for The Surrey Food Bank. Donations of food or money are welcome. The Taphouse will have specials on the menu for the event. To RSVP or for more information, call 604-581-8400 or email info@suttonpremier.com
▶ EVENTS Jamie Kehoe’s fourth-annual “JK ALL DAY” Memorial Skate Jam 2015 takes place “all day” June 6 at Cloverdale Skate Park (62 Avenue and 176 St.) Help raise awareness of youth-on-youth violence. Barbecue, prizes and more. Crossroads United Church (7655 120 St.) is celebrating the 90th anniversary of the United Church of Canada on June 10 with a “90 Drums for 90 Years” drumming and singing circle. The group will gather at 4:30 p.m. on the patio outside the church (weather permitting) and “make a joyful noise” for an hour. All drummers (djembe, tabla, other hand percussion instruments) are welcome to bring their own drums or use one of the many at the church. For more information, call 778-593-1043.
earthquake. Her prints are available online on two separate websites: http:// bonvienna.bigcartel.com and http://bonvienna. storenvy.com. Proceeds benefit UNICEF’s efforts in Nepal.
▶ ARTS The Vancouver-based MGV Lyra German Men’s Choir will host the 40th anniversary of the North Pacific Sängerbund June 5 at 7 p.m. at Chandos Pattison Auditorium (10238 168 St.) Eight choirs, from two countries, with more than 280 singers, will participate. The individual performing choirs include German and Austrian mixed and male choirs from British Columbia, Washington and Oregon. The concert will culminate with a mass choir performance consisting of all participating singers.
Tickets can be purchased by calling 604-987-2838. A Night of Passion: Gala Opera Concert & Silent Auction a celebration and benefit for the re-launch of the Young People’s Opera Society of BC takes place Saturday, June 6 at Surrey Arts Centre’s studio theatre (13750 88 Ave.) Regular tickets are $35, but for $45, audience members can sit on stage with the performers. Auction items include a new Mason and Hamlin grand piano, a Charles Walther upright grand, tickets for sporting events, dance items, hotel stays, restaurant certificates, spa packages and a deluxe evening at the Vancouver Opera. The auction starts at 6 p.m., concert at 7 p.m. To reserve, call 604501-5566, or visit https:// tickets.surrey.ca
The White Rock Community Orchestra is hosting an evening with the classics on June 7 at 7:30 p.m. at St. John’s Presbyterian Church, 1480 George St. Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for seniors and youth under 16.
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Kennedy Singers present music by Irving Berlin on Saturday, June 13 at 2:30 p.m. at Kennedy Seniors Centre, 11780 88 Ave. The $5 admission includes coffee, tea and door prizes. The Sunrise Seniors Choir will perform June 14 at 2 p.m. at Chuck Bailey Recreation Centre (13458 107A Ave.). The concert will include numbers featuring solos, duets and instrumentals featuring members ranging in age from 55 to 91.
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P U B L I C N OT I C E
COMMUNITY CHARTER, S.B.C. 2003, CHAPTER 26 NOTICE OF INTENTION TO DISPOSE OF CITY PROPERTY SECTIONS 26 AND 94 Pursuant to Sections 26 and 94 of the Community Charter, S.B.C. 2003, Chapter 26, as amended, the City of Surrey hereby gives notice of the intention to dispose of the following RF, Single Family zoned building lot:
P U B L I C N OT I C E
COMMUNITY CHARTER S.B.C. 2003 CHAPTER 26 NOTICE OF INTENTION TO SELL CITY LANDS
Civic Address:
14547 – 72 Avenue, Surrey, BC
Legal Description:
Lot 1 Section 22 Township 2 New Westminster District Plan BCP 43299
PID:
028-122-674
Property Description:
The property is a ±585.1 m² (6,298 ft.²) Single Family (RF) Zone building lot located in the East North Newton NCP area, Surrey. It has service connections to municipal sanitary, storm, and water mains. A restrictive covenant covering design guidelines/house plan is registered on title for the property.
Pursuant to Sections 26 and 94 of the Community Charter S.B.C. 2003, Chapter 26, as amended, the City of Surrey hereby gives notice of the intention to dispose of the following City lands: Legal Description:
That Part of Section 22 Block 5 North Range 1 West New Westminster District Shown as Parcel A Plan EPP45969
Civic Address:
A 252.1 m² portion of road located adjacent to 15815 and 15825 – 105A Avenue
Property Description:
The property is a portion of redundant road. It is currently zoned RA (One Acre Residential) and designated Urban in the Official Community Plan. The property is being sold to an adjoining owner for consolidation and development purposes.
Purchasers:
EKAM DEVELOPMENT LTD.
Nature of Disposition:
Fee Simple
Selling Price:
Sixty-Eight Thousand Dollars ($68,000.00)
▶ FUNDRAISING Invitation to Offers to Purchase: The City invites offers to purchase this residential building lot. Interested persons or parties should submit their offer(s) to purchase to the City of Surrey, Engineering Department, Realty Services Division, 13450 – 104 Avenue, Surrey, BC, V3T 1V8 before 3 p.m. on Thursday, June 11, 2015. Offers received after this closing date may not be accepted or considered. Delays caused by any delivery, courier, or mail service(s) will not be grounds for an extension of the closing date.
SOAR Philanthropic Society os holding a car wash to raise money for Nepal on June 7 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Mohawk gas station, 15970 96 Ave. For more information, email ramneet_kang@soarps. org Crohn’s and Colitis Canada’s Gutsy Walk takes place June 7 at 10:30 a.m. at Bear Creek Park (13750 88 Ave.) Family activities and live entertainment starting at 9 a.m. Selina Ye, a student at North Surrey Secondary, is selling her photography prints to raise money to help victims of the Nepal
All offers should be submitted in the Purchase and Sale Agreement form of document enclosed within the Information Package referenced below.
Further information can be obtained from the City of Surrey, Realty Services Division, Engineering Department, 13450 – 104 Avenue, Surrey, BC V3T 1V8. Phone (604) 598-5731.
THIS ADVERTISEMENT IS FOR THE PURPOSE OF PUBLIC DISCLOSURE ONLY, NOT SOLICITATION OF AN OFFER
www.surrey.ca
Minimum Asking Price:
Three Hundred Forty-Nine Thousand, Nine Hundred Dollars ($349,900.00).
Further Information:
An Information Package can be accessed from the City’s website www.surrey.ca/realtyservices For further information please contact Avril Wright, Property Negotiator; Phone 604 598 5718; Fax: 604 598 5701.
The City of Surrey reserves the right to accept or reject the highest or any offer and may reject any or all offers without giving reasons therefore. The proposed sale and the terms and conditions thereof will be subject to final approval by Surrey City Council.
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HISTORIC STEWART FARM
June at the Farm! Just like the Stewarts in 1894, we’re all about the community here at the Farm. Taste local strawberries, visit with area train enthusiasts, and take in the beauty of Surrey’s waterways with a walk in Elgin Heritage Park. HOURS:
Tuesday to Friday, 10am-4pm Saturday, 12noon-4pm Sunday, 12noon-4pm (May-Aug.)
PROGRAM
Old-Fashioned Birthday Parties
Must pre-register at 604-592-6956 Pioneer Kitchen Series: Jams and Preserves Get back to basics in the kitchen. Learn the secrets of preserving as you make your own strawberry jam us using fresh local am m and a the rre berries. Take home your jam recipe. 1 session $20 16yrs+ Sat, June 20 10:00am - 1:00pm
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Entrance by donation
Father’s Day Open House
Groups of 10 or more people must book in advance
13723 Crescent Road, Surrey Info 604-592-6956 @StewartFarm1
Party like it’s 1899! Celebrate your child’s special day the way kids did 100 years ago. We’ll lead partiers in old-time games and a vintage craft to take home. You supply the cake, and let the kids churn the ice-cream. Must pre-book. Saturdays, 1:00pm-3:00pm $13.75/child (birthday child is free)
Strawberry Tea Nothing says summer’s coming like fresh local strawberries! Enjoy tea, treats, juicy berries and hand-churned ice cream served on the verandah of the heritage farmhouse. Great for groups, too! 1 session $15 6yrs+ Thu, June 25 – Fri, June 26 1:00pm-2:00pm
Bring out the little boy in your dad with this day all about trains. Chat with members of the Greater Vancouver Garden Railway Club and watch working large scale trains as they chug around the farm grounds. Sunday, June 21 12noon-3:00pm All ages, by donation
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INDEX IN BRIEF
FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS ...............1-8 COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS ...9-57
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IN MEMORIAM GIFTS
FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS
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OBITUARIES
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
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INFORMATION
TRAVEL.............................................61-76 CHILDREN ........................................80-98 EMPLOYMENT .............................102-198 BUSINESS SERVICES...................203-387 PETS & LIVESTOCK ......................453-483 MERCHANDISE FOR SALE...........503-587 REAL ESTATE ...............................603-696 RENTALS ......................................703-757 AUTOMOTIVE ..............................804-862 MARINE .......................................903-920
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In Loving Memory Paviter Singh Aulak Joy Brown John Drolet Taj Kaur Dr. Jan Kornder Nicholas Matich Grace Mikkelson Leif Mohrsen Helen Nellaney Tan Quy Nguyen .HQQHWK 3RUWHU¿HOG Shivtej S. Randhawa Jean Sanders Thank you to those who have chosen in May to honour their loved ones with a gift to Surrey Memorial Hospital and Jim Pattison Outpatient Care & Surgery Centre.
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BC Cancer Foundation
IF YOU ARE...
13750 96th Avenue Surrey, BC V3V 1Z2
604.930.4078 bccancerfoundation.com
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ANTIQUE SHOW Sunday, June 7th
Supporting the BC Cancer Agency
Admission $1.75 703 Terminal Ave. Vancouver 8:30am to 4:30pm Over 80 tables of antique & collectible treasures. Join us on Facebook For info 604 685 8843 Always buying Antiques & Collectibles
TABLES ONLY $40 www.vancouverfleamarket.com
Moving, Expecting A Baby Planning A Wedding Anticipating Retirement Employment Opportunities
INFORMATION
WITNESSES NEEDED For a hit and run motor vehicle accident that occurred on Tuesday, April 21, 2015 at 5:30pm on 68th Avenue and 128th Street in Surrey, B.C. involving a 2015 Honda Civic with BC plate no. AS6 61F and a white unknown vehicle. If you have any information regarding this accident please contact Rajan Dhami at 604-864-6131.
1-844-299-2466 We have Gifts & Information
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LOST AND FOUND
FOUND: Plastic bag with Thankyou written on it with number of items inside. Scott Road/82 in front of Superstore on bench May 27th. Please call (604)588-7727 btwn 1:30-2:45 or 7:15-8:00 pm. LOST WEDDING RING; Nordel, between Awesome Nails & prkg lot, May 27th, around 5pm. Ring is not insured, reward or donation leading to recovery. Call: 778-558-2035.
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CHILDCARE WANTED
CHILDCARE REQUIRED $10.25/hour, 40hrs/wk. High School Completion & 1 year experience required. Room & board provided. Contact Ajay Gupta by email: resume_gupta@yahoo.com or by mail to: 14692 - 62A Ave, Surrey BC V3S 3T1
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FRANCHISE
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HELP WANTED
ATLAS POWER SWEEPING DRIVERS / LABOURERS Power sweeping, power scrubbing and pressure washing. Must be hard working with a good attitude. Burnaby based. Must be available to work nights and weekends. Good driving record & abstract required. Experience & Air Ticket beneficial. Email: jobs@atlasg.net or Fax: 604-294-5988
CONSTRUCTION SITE In your NEIGHBOURHOOD Excavator & Backhoe Operator Training. Be employable in 4-6wks. Call 604-546-7600. www.rayway.ca
INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL. NO Simulators. In-the-seat training. Real world tasks. Weekly start dates. Job board! Funding options. SignUp online! iheschool.com 1-866-399-3853 LOOKING FOR NEW & USED SPORTS EQUIPMENT?
Req: Carpenters, Helpers Labourers, CSO’s/OFA’s TCP’s, Cleaners $11-28/hr
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FORKLIFT DRIVER & YARD CLEANER
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HELP WANTED
Experienced Cement Mason required for city curb & gutter and sidewalk work. We offer excellent Union Wages & Benefits!
F/T & P/T Outdoors. Spring / Summer Work. Seeking Honest, Hard Working Staff. www.PropertyStarsJobs.com
Hosting a Job Fair
Email resume to: gblltd@telus.net or Fax: 604.294.3745
Saturday, June 13th 9:00am - 12:00pm 5111 - 272 Street, Langley, BC Entry-level warehouse order selector positions are available at our Perishable Facility and Dry Goods Facility.
Is looking for bondable, hardworking, detail oriented house cleaners. Drivers Lic an asset. Good English Required.
Call 604-599-9962 Newspaper Promoters Required. Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal location. Early morning shifts. Monday - Saturday. Please call Marilou at 604.542.7411 or email: marilou@blackpress.ca
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HOME CARE/SUPPORT
Home Support Worker F/T, $10.25/h, for position details,go to www.ebuysave.com Wendy Zhao,778-707-7137
136A JANITORIAL SERVICES
REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to do repetitive physical work that requires lifting 20-80lb cases of grocery products. Weekend work, flexible daytime & afternoon availability. English communication skills essential. No access to public transit. Please bring your resume and 2 pieces of ID (1 piece must have government issued photo ID) for the interview. Check out our website to learn more:
SENIOR ESTIMATOR n. Wallace & Company Ltd., a Construction Manager and General Constructor is seeking an experienced Senior Estimator with high integrity and with 7 plus years experience in commercial and light industrial construction. Our projects typically range from $2 to $15 million and are located throughout the lower mainland. Remuneration will be based on the candidate’s experience plus benefits, car allowance and profit sharing.
.Flagpersons & Lane Closure Techs required. Must have reliable vehicle. Must be certified & experienced. Union wages & benefits. Fax resume 604-513-3661 email: darlene.hibbs@shawbiz.ca
Please submit your resume to employment@nwallace.ca along with full references and salary expectations.
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FLAGGERS NEEDED. No Certification? Get Certified, 604-575-3944
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Advertising Sales Consultant The Peace Arch News has an opening for an advertising consultant. By joining White Rock / South Surrey's number one community print and online newspaper, you can develop a rewarding career in advertising and marketing while contributing to one of the Lower Mainland's most vibrant communities. The team environment at the Peace Arch News will inspire you to the highest level of customer partnership and reward your motivated approach to excellence. You should be a strong communicator, well organized, self motivated and enjoy working in a fast-pace environment. Previous media sales experience is preferred. A car and a valid driver's license are required. The Peace Arch News is part of Black Press, Canada's largest private independent newspaper company with more than 170 community, daily and urban newspapers in BC, Alberta, Washington, Ohio, California and Hawaii. Please send your resume with cover letter by Friday, June 5 to: Dwayne Weidendorf - Publisher Peace Arch News, #200 - 2411 - 160th St., Surrey, BC V3Z 0C8 or email to dwayne@blackpress.ca
www.blackpress.ca
CAREER SERVICES/ JOB SEARCH
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Free Employment Services Servicces for job-seekers and employers emplooyers Visit our centre today orr check uus out online at aviaemployment.ca Newton Storefront 260-7525 King George Blvd. Surrey, BC V3W 5A8 T: 778.578.4272
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Commercial Transport Apprentice Required for Western Star & Sterling Trucks of Vancouver Inc. 2nd/3rd year level position available in Abbotsford. Engine experience considered an asset. Factory training provided.
MECHANICS
Commercial Transport & Diesel Engine With late model diesel engine experience req. for Cullen Diesel Power Ltd. Positions available in Surrey. Detroit Diesel & MTU engine exp. considered an asset. Factory training provided.
Union Shop - Full Benefits Fax Resume: 604-888-4749 E-mail: ars@cullendiesel.com
Union Shop - Full Benefits Fax Resume: 604-888-4749 E-mail: ars@cullendiesel.com
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HELP WANTED
Vantage Way 7979 Vantage Way, Delta, V4G 1A6
We have several openings for Press Helpers/ Stackers at our Delta location.
per week. Starting wage is $13.80/hr
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Pressroom Helpers/ Stackers
Stable, part-time union positions with hours ranging 16-40 hours EV Logistics offers an attractive incentive program and regular progressive increases every 5001000 hours worked. An excellent training program is provided.
EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION
MOLLY MAID
Call Mon - Fri 9am - 3pm
Landscaping Sales & Service Opportunities Up To $400 CASH Daily
Sandcastle Bowl Bar and Grill requires full and part time Customer Service Reps. Must be 19yrs.or older. Need to be a team player, energetic and upbeat.
Please email resume to brad@sandcastlelanes.ca or drop off at 1938-152nd street.
HELP WANTED
horizonwork@yahoo.ca
An industry leading grocery distribution facility is
TRAINING PROVIDED!
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Fax resume to: 604-930-5066 or email to:
Customer Service Rep. Work Where You Play!
CEMENT MASON
EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION
required in Surrey F/T & P/T
New West 604.522.4900
HAIRCARE PROFESSIONALS
FULLTIME CHAIR RENTAL available at Lime Design Hair Studio in White Rock. (778)239-8244
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Work Today, Daily or Weekly Pay Apply 9AM to 2PM at: 118 – 713 Columbia Street
Jim’s Mowing Business for Sale Call 310-JIMS (5467)
Check out the “Sporting Goods” section (578) of
EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION
HOUSE CLEANERS/ JANITORS REQUIRED NOW PAY $12-15 PER HOUR Apply Weekdays Between 9AM to 2PM at: 118-713 Columbia St New West 604.522.4900
Preference given to those with experience in this field, but is not necessary. Shifts are 12 hours/3 shifts per week or 9.5 hours/4 shifts per week. Must be willing to work nights and weekends. References required. Starting wage is $14.31/hr. Interested applicants should email their resume and references to Linda Wischoff at: lwischoff@blackpress.ca Competition closes: June 10, 2015
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We thank all those who are interested in this position, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
General Office Clerk The General Office Clerk must have a strong familiarity with computers and software. Other requirements will include a high rate of typing (50 words per minute or faster), use of databases and the ability to work in a fast-paced, team environment. • Data entry into database • Check records for duplication • Clerical tasks as assigned • Fast and accurate key boarding skills (50+ WPM) • Knowledge of Word, Excel, and some previous experience with databases. • Experience related to general administrative duties. • Ability to adhere to confidentiality when working with sensitive information • Ability to work with strong attention to detail and time lines.
Please e-mail resume to: jyoung@bpdigital.ca
Office Administrator New Country Appliances (13533 78 Avenue, Surrey) Requires Full Time permanent office administrator. Oversee admin. procedures. Ordering office inventory, preparing e-mails, databases/spreadsheets, Maintaining payrolls, greet / assist clients. High school required , college degree and 1 year experience preferred . Salary $14.00-$22.00/hour
To Apply Please Email: appliancesnewcountry@ gmail.com
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blackpress.ca X bclocalnews.com
Circulation Clerk The Peace Arch News has an opening for a circulation clerk. This position is 37.5 hrs per week Monday - Friday. The successful applicant will enjoy working in a fast-paced customer service oriented environment. In addition, this person must possess strong computer skills; have an accounting background, good communication skills and a pleasant telephone manner. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic self-starter with proven organizational expertise. Previous circulation experience would be an asset. Please forward your resume and handwritten cover letter to: The Peace Arch News 200-2411 160 St, Surrey, B.C. V3S 0C8 Email: marilou@blackpress.ca Deadline for submissions is Monday June 16th, 2015. No phone calls please.
blackpress.ca
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ALTERNATIVE HEALTH
PERSONAL SERVICES 175 CATERING/PARTY RENTALS
RELAXATION BODY CARE 604-859-2998 #4 - 2132 Clearbrook Road, Abby WRITING for Healing & Growth Groups have openings for September 2015. If you are interested in exploring personal healing and potential through writing, come join a writing group this fall! Groups meet one evening per month in White Rock and practice effective discovery, discernment, and healing through private personal writing. For further information and schedule, please contact: ammdm@icloud.com.
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All types of renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. â&#x20AC;˘Driveways â&#x20AC;˘Sidewalks â&#x20AC;˘Floors â&#x20AC;˘Stairs â&#x20AC;˘Forming â&#x20AC;˘Retaining walls. â&#x20AC;˘Breaking & Removal Concrete
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Immediate Openings:
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Call 604-531-5935
RAMP SERVICES AGENT
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Bindery Workers Black Press has opportunities for Bindery Workers at our Delta location to assist with the mechanical insertion of advertising flyers into our Lower Mainland newspapers. Applicants must be available to work a variety of scheduled day, evening and night shifts. Additionally, successful applicants will need to be available on a call-in basis. Excellent remuneration. Experience an asset, but not a requirement. Reliable transportation is a prerequisite. Interested applicants should email their resume to Derrill Imrie at: binderyjobs@vantageway.ca Competition closes: June 10, 2015 We thank all those who are interested in this position, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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A-1 CONTRACTING. Renos. Bsmt, kitchens, baths, custom cabinets, tiling, plumbing, sundecks, fencing, reroofing. Dhillon 604-782-1936.
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Natural AirďŹ&#x201A;ow Heating Ltd.
Landscaping, Mowing, Pruning & Clean-up. Small Delivery of Soil, Mulch, Rock. Sell your home faster. Dale 604 - 785 - 5982
Call 604-897-5850
FREE ESTIMATES
Call 604.514.6770 circulation@langleytimes.com
The Surrey Leader has an opening for an experienced Advertising Sales Representative.
284 HEAT, AIR, REFRIGERATION
778-231-9675, 778-231-9147
â&#x20AC;˘ Tuesday Evenings & Thursday Evenings â&#x20AC;˘ Pick up newspapers from our warehouse â&#x20AC;˘ Deliver newspapers to our carriersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; homes in Langley City, Walnut Grove and Aldergrove
Advertising Sales Representative
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
CURB APPEAL
ASPHALT GRINDINGS WHOLESALE GRAVEL
1-A1 BRAR CEDAR FENCING, chain link & landscaping. Block retaining wall. Reasonable rates. Harry 604-719-1212, 604-306-1714
HELP WANTED 182
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
6â&#x20AC;&#x2122; CEDAR FENCING. Free ests. Red Rose Landscaping. Harbiee 604-722-2531
threescocatering@shaw.ca or Visit us at: www. threescompanycatering.ca
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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
Excavators, Backhoes, Bobcats & Dump Trucks for hire
EXP. CARPENTER / HANDYMAN All types of work! No job too small! Over 20 yrs exp! Ed 778-888-8603
RICHGOLD Contr. Ltd. Bsmt suites, framing, drywall, paint, decking, flooring, crown moulding & all kinds of renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Sam 604-992-8474.
TOPSOIL & GRAVEL
604-531-5935
RAJ GARDENING *Yard Clean-up *Power Raking *Lawn Cut *Hedge Trimming *Pruning *Fertilizing. Res/Comm. 604-724-8272 or 604-671-2215 HEDGE TRIM, Tree Pruning, Garden Cleanup, Lawn care, Bark Mulch & Aeration. 778-383-7220
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TRADES, TECHNICAL
283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS GUTTER & ROOF Cleaning/Power Washing since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Simon, 604-230-0627
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TRADES, TECHNICAL
HANDYMAN CONNECTION HANDYMAN CONNECTION Handyman Connection - Bonded -Renovations - Installations Repairs - 604.878.5232
Commercial Trailer/Transport Mechanics (Surrey Terminal) Van-Kam Freightways requires two full-time Commercial Trailer Journeyman Mechanics and a full-time Commercial Transport Journeyman Mechanic to work out of our Surrey terminal located at 10155 Grace Road. The Transport Mechanic position would work the 11:30 pm to 8:00 am shift. 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 Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest regional freight carriers.
BEAUTIFUL BATHROOM Plumbing + Drywall + Elect. + Tubs & Showers & Sinks + Toilets & Tile + Fan + Countertop + Painting = = BEAUTIFUL BATHROOM!! Sen disc. Work Guar.17 yrs exp. Call Nick 604-230-5783, 604-581-2859
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HANDYMAN Home Repair Services - 45 Yrs Exp Call or Text Henry 604-868-5441
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Van-Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility. We thank you for your interest, however only those of interest to us will be contacted.
KITCHEN CABINETS
QUICKWAY Kitchen Cabinets Ltd. ****Mention this ad for 10% Off **** Call Raman @ 604-561-4041.
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LANDSCAPING
Rocky Mountain Landscaping
Residential & Commercial
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
HOME REPAIRS
A1 BATH RENOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S. Bsmt suites, drywall, patios, plumbing, siding, fencing, roofing, landscaping, etc. Joe 604-961-9937.
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Chung 778.552.5838
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SHAW LANDSCAPING LTD We do Complete Landscaping Spring Cleanup - Gardening Lawn cutting Trees, shrubs. Property Maint., Fencing Hedging & pruning New Turf or lawn
Cell 778-688-1012 msg
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LANDSCAPING
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
329 PAINTING & DECORATING
353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS
PETS 477
PETS
RENTALS 706
APARTMENT/CONDO
RENTALS 736
TRANSPORTATION
HOMES FOR RENT
845
SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
The Scrapper
SUNCREEK ESTATES
ARBUTUS ROOFING & DRAINS Ltd
* Large 2 & 3 Bdrm Apartments * Insuite w/d, stove, fridge, d/w * 3 floor levels inside suite * Wood burning fireplace * Private roof top patio * Walk to shops. Near park, pool, playground * Elementary school on block * On site security/on site Mgmt * Reasonable Rent * On transit route * Sorry no pets
We specialize in: F Shingle Roofing F Flat Roofing F Re-Roofing & Roof Repairs
Complete Landscape Service Specializing in landscape renos Bobcat - Excavator - Decks Retaining Walls - Paving Stones New Lawns-Irrigation-Drainage Hedging and more *30 Yrs Exp. *Fully Insured
Call Brian for a free estimate
604-773-1349
Residential / Strata
604 - 259 - 2482 www.arbutusroofing.com
A-1 Painting Company - Interior / Exterior 20 years exp. Summer Special 10% off (604)723-8434
www.paintspecial.com 604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley
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GARBAGE/JUNK REMOVAL
Running this ad for 10yrs
317
PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299
MISC SERVICES
✶Dump Site Now Open✶ SBroken Concrete RocksS $25.00 Per Metric Ton SMud - Dirt - Sod - ClayS $25.00 Per Metric Ton GrassSBranchesSLeavesSWeeds $59.00 Per Ton
Meadows Landscape Supply
RUBBISH REMOVAL
(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint.
Same Day Service Lowest Price in Town Discount for MULTIPLE LOADS
NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring.
778-323-2334
2 coats any colour
Please Call
MOVING & STORAGE
Across the street - across the world Real Professionals, Reas. Rates. Best in every way! 604-721-4555.
Please Call
Lowest Price in Town
778-323-2334
MIRACLE MOVING
604 - 720 - 2009
AFFORDABLE MOVING www.affordablemoversbc.com
$45/Hr
338
Exterior Summer Special 10% Off FREE Estimates (604)720-1390
AJM PAINTING Ticketed Painter. N/S. 25 years exp. A+ Rating
563
~ Certified Plumber ~ Reno’s and Repairs ~ 604-597-3758 ~ JUNK REMOVAL By RECYCLE-IT! 604.587.5865 www.recycleitcanada.ca
EXTRA CHEAP JUNK / RUBBISH REMOVAL Almost for free! (778)997-5757
A Gas Fitter ✭ Plumber
372
PRESSURE WASHING
POWER WASHING since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Call Simon for prompt service. 604-230-0627
NORTHSTARS PAINTING www.northstars-painting.com Master Painters at Students Rates. Best Value In Town, Book Now For Super Savings. 778.245.9069
POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE
Call Ian 604-724-6373
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WCB INSURED
Vincent 543-7776
604-575-5555 toll-free 1-866-575-5777
. 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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TILING
TILES, TILES, HARDWOOD small or big jobs call 604-880-6438 or visit www.futuristictiles.com
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TREE SERVICES TREE BROTHERS SPECIALIST
$25 Off with this Ad
Jerry, 604-500-2163 Roofing Experts. 778-230-5717 Repairs/Re-Roof/New Roofs. All work Gtd. Free Est. Call Frank.
736
HOMES FOR RENT
CEDAR HILLS. 3 bdrm upper, W/d family rm, living rm, storage rm, h/w flrs. 1-1/2 bths. Cls to school & park. $1500 + utils. (604)783-7723 CHIMNEY HEIGHTS, 5 bdrm 2 lvl hse, 4 baths, din/rm, fam/rm, 5 appl attch garage, big bkyrd. Avail July 1 $1750/mo. NS/NP. 778-896-7481 DELTA Brewster Dr. 5 Bdrm house; 3 up + 2 bdrm bsmt. Can rent sep. Avail June 15th. Call: 778-242-3097 FRASER Hts in Brand New House: 3 Bdrm suite, full bath, familyroom, livingroom. NS/NP. $1100/mo. 604-584-9293 or 604-729-6260.
PRO TREE SERVICES Quality pruning/shaping/hedge trimming/ removals & stump grinding. John, 604-588-8733/604-318-9270
REAL ESTATE 609
MOTELS, HOTELS
LINDA VISTA Motel Luxury Rooms w/cable, a/c & kitchens. 6498 King George Hwy. Mthly, Wkly & Daily Specials. 604-591-1171. Canadian Inn 6528 K.G.Hwy. 604-594-0010
CLOVERDALE - 72nd /196 St. Furn. rm. Share kitchen & bath. $400/mo incl utils. 778-829-6443
SUITES, LOWER
BEAR CREEK Quiet lrg 1 bdr+ den. $625 incl hydro/cbl. No lndry. Suits1 NS/NP. Avail now. 604-572-4001. BIRDLAND 14077 108 Ave. 2 Bdrm avail now/July. 1250 sq.ft., 5 appls, hardwood floors, fenced backyard, no pets, 40% hydro, $840/mo. Call: 604-583-6844 or 604-809-7796 CHIMNEY HEIGHTS; 1 bdrm suite $500/mo & 2 Bdrm suite $650/mo. Rents incl utils. NS/NP. Avail now. Call 778-896-7481 CLOVERDALE 168/60 Ave. 2 Bdrm suite near all amens. N/S. N/P. Avail now. Call 778-908-4142. N. DELTA. 2-bdrm bsmt ste. in new home. Nr. bus. Lndry incl. $900. N/s, n/p. Avail. immed. (604)5619259.
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SUITES, UPPER
N.DELTA 3 bdrm, good cond. 1.5 baths, NS/NP $1250 + sh utils. Cls to schls, shops, bus. Also a 2 bdrm suite available. Call (604)999-3493
752
TOWNHOUSES
PETS
BLUENOSE BULLIES CROSS LAB PUPPIES. Ready to go $300 firm Call btwn 12noon-6pm 778-551-0769
551
GARAGE SALES
ABBOTSFORD
551
GARAGE SALES
SURREY
FLEA MARKET
MULTI FAMILY GARAGE SALE
Abbotsford Exhibition Park
Sat. June 6, 9-3 p.m. 15555 86B Ave
TRETHEWEY @ MACLURE AVE
~ SUNDAYS ONLY ~ 6 am to 4 pm Phone 604-859-7540 GUILDFORD
ESTATE SALE SATURDAY & SUNDAY, June 6th & 7th, 10am-4pm
15667 156A Street (off 100th Ave) EVERYTHING MUST GO Kitchen, Crystal, Lamps, Couches, Furniture, AND MUCH, MUCH MORE.
(behind McDonald’s on Fraser Hwy)
Furniture, hshld items. Recent renovation, everything must go!
Surrey Scottsdale Village Annual Garage Sale 7955 122nd Street, Surrey Saturday, June 6th 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Many Units Participating! Electronics, Computers, Appliances, Kids Stuff, House Hld. & Much More!
Something For Everyone Rain or Shine!
CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866 JACK RUSSELL; Adopt a beautiful 8 yr old Jack Russell, she is petite, standing 11’’ at the shoulder, and weighs 11lbs. All white with brown markings around both eyes & ears, with her right ear being 1/2 white. (604)846-8212
SURREY CENTRE Subsidized housing for families. Must have children. We are now accepting applications for 2 & 3 bdrm Townhouses. Request application by fax: 604-581-1199 or send S.A.S.E to: #100-11030 Ravine Rd, Surrey, BC V3T 5S2 Homelife Pen. Property 604-536-0220
SURREY SUTTON PLACE 13834 102 Avenue. Family housing near amenities, transit, and schools. Crime-free multi-housing. Onsite laundry. 3 Bedroom townhome $1005/mo. Avail June 1/15. Subsidies Avail.
Call 604-451-6676
2 Bdrm unit with f/p, covered deck & 2 parking spaces. In unit 8’ x 3’ storage. Near schools, shopping, recreation, bus, skytrain, SFU Univ. & Central Mall. Incl: clubhouse, billiards room, & raquetball court. $128,500. Call Steve or Gloria Hamilton
821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS
MULTIPOMS. Under 8 lbs. 5 weeks old. Beautiful & fluffy. Velcro dogs. Can email pics. Vet checked, 1st shots. Guar’d. $800. 604-746-8074 NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604856-3647 or www.856-dogs.com Purebred CAIRN TERRIER Pups Shots, dewormed. $800. House pets. 604-854-1978, 604-807-5204 WANTED pure black LAB PUP female 6-8 wks. Give full details & telephone # to Box #001, 20258Fraser Hwy Langley V3A4R6
APARTMENT/CONDO
www.cycloneholdings.ca
CLOVERDALE 1bdrm $810m, 2 bdrm apt $970m inc heat, hot water N/P. 604-576-1465, 604-612-1960 Linwood Place Apts: 604-530-6555 1 & 2 bdrm apts, $650-$900/mo. Ask about our Move-In BONUS.
MAYFLOWER CO-OP Surrey Central Spacious, well maintained 1 bdrm units in a clean, quiet, very central highrise. 2 Min walk to Central City Skytrain, mall & SFU. Across from new Surrey City Hall. No Pets. $755/mo. Shared purchase req’d. Call: 604-583-2122 or email: maycoop@shawbiz.ca
19316 56th Avenue Surrey, B.C. 604-530-4455 Auction is subject to cancellation at anytime without notice.
B-129 Wayne Wagemans #157 - 20388 Fraser Hwy, Langley, BC B-94 Kimberley Cummins 7219 190 St., Surrey, BC C-218 David Pinard 3587 164A St., Surrey, BC C-229 Derek Ladd #509 - 14333 104 Ave., Surrey, BC C-232 Janis Sanders #237 - 20041 55A Ave., Surrey, BC C-257 Michelle Cochrane 5772 177B St., Surrey, BC
D-303 Virginia Marshall #220 - 3105 Dayanee Springs Blvd., Coquitlam, BC
RENTALS
CLOVERDALE: 177B & 57 Ave- 1 & 2 bdrm apts, mature adult(s), $820 /mo & up. (778)551-2696
Claims a Landlord’s Contractual Lien against the following person’s goods in storage at:
D-290 Genevie Niall 5853 Turnstone Cr., Sechelt, BC
RE/MAX LifeStyles Realty 604-467-8881
604-584-5233
U-Haul Storage Center Langley
B-109 Jeremy Fontaine 6889C 196 St., Surrey, BC
TRANSPORTATION
Quiet community living next to Guildford Mall. Clean 1 & 2 bdrm (some w/ensuites), Cable, Heat & Hot Water included. Onsite Mgr.
BOATS
SURREY 139/68 Ave. 2 Bedroom townhouse, $915/mo, in quiet family complex,no pets.Call 604-599-0931
APARTMENT/CONDOS
Cedar Lodge and Court Apts
912
ALUMINUM BOAT WANTED 10’, 12’ or 14’ with or without motor or trailer. Will pay cash 778-868-9342
AA2781E Susan Dellittle 15878 98 Ave., Surrey, BC
PETS 477
MARINE
SURREY 135/65 Ave. 3 Bedroom townhouse $1000. 4 Bdrm $1065. Quiet family complex, washer/dryer. No pets. Call 604-596-1099.
Carriage Lane Gated Complex - Surrey
706
• Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal FREE TOWING 7 days/wk. We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022
SURREY 96/121. 3 Bdrm bsmt with 2 baths, nice & spacious. N/P, N/S. Avail immed. $1300/mo incl utils. ALSO rooms avail upstairs, suitable for students. Call: 604-537-9635
15350 105 Ave. Spacious 2 bdrm T/H. $1008/mo. Shrd purchase req’d. D/W, F/P, W/D hkup. Walking distance to Guildford Mall, library & rec centre. Easy access to bridge. No Pets. Ph btwn 10am-9pm (604)582-9520
HOUSE for rent in Scottsdale area 113st/72A Ave. three bedroom, two full washroom. Huge rec room with bar. Quite neighbourhood, very clean house and huge green backyard. More info. call 778-237-0688 or 604-961-0795
#1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME 604.683.2200
748 SHARED ACCOMMODATION
ARBORETUM CO-OP
Have unwanted or inherited firearms in your possession? Don’t know how to dispose of them safely and legally? Contact Wanstalls and we will come and pick them up and pay you fair value for them. Wanstalls has been proudly serving the Lower Mainland firearms community since 1973. We are a government licensed firearms business with fully certified verifiers, armorers and appraisers.
Are you trying to rent your residential or commercial property? Contact our friendly & informative BCCLASSIFIED.COM Classified Representatives at...
Tree Removal/Topping/Spiral Thinning/Hedge Trimming/Stump Grinding. Free Estimates. WCB/Fully Insured
~ PRO PAINTERS ~ INTERIOR / EXTERIOR Quality Work, Free Estimates
NEWTON MOBILE HOME PARK. 2 Large RV Pads available for mobile home. Call 604-597-4787.
Wanstalls Tactical & Sporting Arms
353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS TONY’’S PAINTING
733 MOBILE HOMES & PADS
Call today to set up an appointment 604-467-9232
+++ LOOK POWERWASH +++ Window Washing.Driveway Sealing 35 Years Exp. No Corner Cutting!! AFFORDABLE! Sam 778-710-0057
BBB, WCB & LIABILITY Cell 604-837-6699
Member of Better Business Bureau
SUNDECKS
✭ 604-312-7674 ✭
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Call Surrey Gardens Apts at 604-589-7040 to view our Elite Suites!
Have Unwanted Firearms?
Furnace, Boilers, Hot Water Heat Plumbing Jobs ~ Reas rates
RENOS & REPAIRS Excellent price on Hot Water Tanks Furnace, Boilers, Plumbing Jobs & Drain Cleaning
MISC. WANTED
4 BURIAL Plots, SxS single depth Garden of the 4 Prophets, in Valley View. Includes 1 casket + 2 cremation interments in each. Valued at $7200/ea. Asking $15,000 for all 4 obo. 604-921-9549
ON CALL 24 HOURS/DAY
#1 IN RATES & SERVICE. Lic’d/Ins. Local Plumber. Drains, gas, renos etc. Bonded. Chad 1-877-861-2423
FRUIT & VEGETABLES
FRESH LOCAL STRAWBERRIES Now available. Surrey Farms. 5180 - 152 Street. 604-574-1390
LOCAL PLUMBER $45 Service Call Plumbing, Heating, Plugged Drains. Mustang Plumbing 778-714-2441
604-537-4140
STEFANO PAINTING
542
Brads Junk Removal.com. Same Day Service. Affordable Rates! 604.220.JUNK (5865)
10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Call Aman: 778-895-2005
LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE
329 PAINTING & DECORATING
PLUMBING
FIXIT PLUMBING & HEATING H/W Tanks, Reno’s, Boilers, Furn’s. Drain Cleaning. Ins. (604)596-2841
From 1, 3, 5, 7 & 10 Ton Trucks Licensed ~ Reliable ~ 1 to 3 Men Free Estimate/Senior Discount Residential~Commercial~Pianos
ABE MOVING - $35/Hr. Per Person *Reliable Careful Movers. *Rubbish Removal. *24 Hours. 604-999-6020
Starting at $810. Located close to bus routes & skytrain, 20 min walk to Surrey City Centre.
UNDER $200
Loveseat & 2 matching chairs .............................................$250 Black TV wall stand..............$100 Hotpoint Washer & Dryer, Commercial Quality..........$200/pr Computer desk.......................$50 Evo Treadmill, full range of programs..............................$250 Coffee & 2 end tables.............$50 ~ All in excellent condition ~ 778 - 228 - 7050
Same Day Service
Got Bed Bugs?
~We accept Visa & Mastercard~
Beautifully Upscale 1 Bdrm Suites - perfect for the discerning renter!
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
739
750
Surrey
Yellow Lab, female, 4 yrs old, spayed, vet checked, shots. $700 obo. No sunday call, 604-795-4681
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PEST CONTROL
1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING
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
PIT BULL PUPS- born Feb 24th. Blue/Blue Brindle. Shots. Wormed. $850-$1250. 604-376-0920
Max occ. 2 people. Sorry no pets.
333 PEST CONTROL/SERVICES
604-465-1311
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Office: 7121 - 133B St. Surrey 604-596-0916
SURREY centre, 1BD sha k/ba/lau. Nr sch/bus/skytr. Ns/np inclu utility etc. $400/m. cell:7788870818
2000 Mustang GT Convertible, V8, manual, 159k, flow master exhaust. For $7700/obo. Pls call or text at 778-878-2600 .Hugh & McKinnon Rentals 604-541-5244.
SOUTH SURREY EXECUTIVE
Fully Furnished & Equipped or Unfurnished Based on Your Needs.
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 July 1!
604.488.9161
2001 Toyota Corolla CE 4 dr sedan auto a/c 164K regularly maintained by senior. Good brakes & tires, new battery, anti-theft. Awesome gas mileage. $3400. 604-507-9945 2014 Toyota Corolla S model, auto, red, all options, leather, sunroof, navigation. $17,800. 604-825-9477
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RECREATIONAL/SALE
1996 White Dodge Ram 2500 V8 5.9L ext cab short box seats 6, & 1998 23ft Slumber Queen 5th wheel. rear kitchen, slps 6, 2 way fridge, microwave, 3 pce bath, a/c, tandem whls, 15ft canopy, bike rack. $9800 both. 604-576-0350 Cloverdale
D-313 George Lewis #31 - 18843 8th Ave., Surrey, BC RV43 Sharon Soyka #10 - 11500 No. 1 Rd., Richmond, BC A sale will take place at the storage location on Friday June 12th, 2015. Viewing from 10:00AM - 12:00PM. Sealed bids will be opened at 12:30PM. Room contents are personal / household goods unless noted otherwise. Bids will be for entire contents of each unit.
32 The Surrey-Nor th Delta Leader Fr iday June 5 2015