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On Friday, July 3 Metro Vancouver implemented Stage 2 Water Restrictions for the first time since 2003. We need to conserve water. Metro Vancouver residents have increased their water use by 20% since this stretch of hot and dry weather has set in. Stage 2 water restrictions are in place which means that lawn sprinkling is limited to one day a week for residential and non-residential addresses. There are details of the Stage 2 restrictions on the back page of this wrap. You can also access this information online at mapleridge.ca. Please do your part to conserve water.
Even numbered addresses may sprinkle lawns only on Monday mornings from 4:00 am until 9:00 am Odd numbered addresses may sprinkle lawns only on Thursday mornings from 4:00 am until 9:00 am Please note: Enforcement of the watering restrictions is ramping up. If you are found watering your lawn outside these times you could be fined $500.
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STAGE 2 WATER RESTRICTIONS HOW DOES THIS AFFECT YOU?
Did You know? Maple Ridge is part of the Metro Vancouver water system. Water is stored in three reservoirs in the mountains, the Capilano Reservoir, the Seymour Reservoir and the Coquitlam Reservoir. The water flows from those reservoirs into treatment plants and that water is pumped through the Metro Vancouver supply system to our community. Maple Ridge’s distribution system utilizes a series of pumps and neighbourhood reservoirs to ensure that adequate system pressures are maintained and where necessary we do augment chlorination to ensure that the water that reaches your home is in compliance with the Provincial drinking water regulations. With the hot weather, water usage has increased by 20% overall in the Metro Vancouver region combined with no rainfall or snow melt to replenish the reservoir system. Water use in some neighbourhoods has increased more than the regional average. This increased use is not due to growth, it is an increase in the average per household use in just the past few months. The use of water for laundry, bathing, toilets and other day-to-day activities is constant year round, so the difference for this time of year is explained as an increase in watering gardens, lawn watering and car washing.
Compliance & Enforcement Effective immediately, City staff working in the field will be dropping off notices when they observe people who are not in compliance with the Stage 2 watering restrictions. In addition, City staff will also be responding to complaints that are received on our Operations line 604-463-9581. The addresses where this information are dropped off are being logged and any further non-compliance will be turned over to Bylaw Services, which may result in fines. Please note that our enforcement will be ramping up as the message about Stage 2 water restrictions is spread widely by the City and our partners at Metro Vancouver. Fines: The fines escalate as we move though each stage of the water restrictions. Stage 1: $250 Fine. Stage 2: $500 Fine. Stage 3: $750 Fine. Stage 4: $1000 Fine
Let’s Reduce Our Use Lawn sprinkling restrictions are just part of the solution. Each of us has to look at ways that we can reduce our water consumption. Our lawns will spring back to life in the fall when the rains return. Let’s reduce our water use by making good choices. Water is a precious commodity and it’s going to be a long hot summer.
Just The Facts Residential Lawn Sprinking Even numbered addresses may sprinkle lawns only on Monday mornings from 4:00 am until 9:00 am Odd numbered addresses may sprinkle lawns only on Thursday mornings from 4:00 am until 9:00 am
Non-Residential Lawn Sprinkling Even numbered addresses may sprinkle lawns only on Wednesday mornings from 4:00 am until 9:00 am Odd numbered addresses may sprinkle lawns only on Tuesday mornings from 4:00 am until 9:00 am
Other Stage 2 Information Newly turfed or seeded lawns may be irrigated more frequently with a permit from the Engineering Department Watering of flowers, shrubs and vegetable gardens is not affected by the regulations at this stage Car washing using a hose equipped with a spring loaded shutoff device is permitted Water parks and pools with a user activated switch will remain open at this stage Water fountains and water features will be shut down Please note: these restrictions do not apply to nurseries, but do apply to golf courses, sports fields and parks
For More Information The most current information is available at the City of Maple Ridge website mapleridge.ca. You can also find information and other resources on conserving water at metrovancouver.org. For the latest updates you can follow the City on Facebook and Twitter following the links off the home page of our website. You can also subscribe to our ‘Notify Me’ service which send updates to your email or smartphone an any issue that you select from our menu. If you have questions please email us at enquiries@mapleridge.ca. Engineering Department 11995 Haney Place Maple Ridge, BC V2X 6A9 Phone 604-463-9581
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Workers are finishing the day-use area at Whonnock Lake, moving the gazebo, making new paths and improving the playground.
Lawn watering cheaters in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows are going to be seeing more enforcement from city hall. Staff in Maple Ridge are already hearing from people who are letting their lawns turn brown, while their neighbours run sprinklers under the cover of darkness to keep their turf lush. “If you see people watering, give us a call,” said Fred Armstrong, the city’s manager of corporate communications. That’s the message city hall is sending the public, starting this week. “People are resentful that their neighbour is running a sprinkler every night during the watering restrictions,” Armstrong added. He also said that homeowners in some neighbourhoods appear to be competitive with other properties for the quality of their lawn and landscaping. See Watering, 9
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SPOTLIGHT ON: Stage 2 Water Restrictions In Effect Please Do Your Part To Conserve Water On the outside of this newspaper there is a wraparound advertisement that talks about the Stage 2 water restrictions that are currently in place in all Metro Vancouver communities. In addition to this advertising, the City has been running posts on Facebook and Twitter and we’ve posted new information on our City website. Please take the time to read this information. Effective immediately, City staff working in the field will be dropping off notices when they observe people who are not in compliance with the Stage 2 watering
restrictions. In addition, City staff will also be responding to complaints that are received at our Operations Centre 604-463-9581. The addresses where this information are dropped off are being logged and any further non-compliance will be turned over to Bylaw Services, which may result in fines. At Stage 2 the fine is $500 for watering your lawn outside the allowable times. It’s going to be a long hot summer, and we need to conserve water as much as possible. Thank you for being part of the solution.
INFORMED: Expanding Our Road Network Four Lane Widening on 128 Avenue from 210 to 216 Street In May, 2015 Council awarded the contract to King Hoe Excavating Ltd. to begin construction of the Four Lane expansion of 128 Avenue from 210 to 216 Street. This $8.2 Million project is the first phase of a project that will see 128 Avenue and Abernethy Way expanded to a four lane configuration with storm water systems, streetlights and intersection turn lanes to allow better north south access from this busy roadway. In addition to the improved road network, this project also includes a separated asphalt multi-use path from 210 to 216 Street to enhance safety and access for pedestrians and cyclists. In addition to the road widening and the construction of the multi-use path, this section of road will also be a large scale pilot project for new LED streetlight technology. The capital costs are being offset by grants from BC Hydro and the electrical costs of the LED street lighting are less than half that of conventional sodium streetlights. In addition to the LED streetlights, ducting will be laid along the route for future fibre optic cable installation as part of the City’s long term strategy. Phase one is scheduled to be complete in November of 2015 and the work is being staged to minimize disruptions to the people that rely on 128 Avenue for their daily commute. Construction will begin on the south lanes of the roadway with the goal of switching traffic over to those new lanes so the north lanes and multi-use path can be constructed. There will be some delays as the work proceeds, and notices will be posted on the City website and social media pages as the project proceeds.
During these stretches of hot weather we are asking for the public’s assistance in ensuring the survival of the young street trees in our areas. It is critical that they receive 15 gallons of water twice a week. We ask for your assistance in watering the trees in the boulevard bordering your home or business. Methods that work quite well:
Mayor and Council encourage everyone to attend these important public meetings. It’s your chance to see how public policy is debated and enacted.
Monday, July 20 9:00 am, Workshop - Blaney Room 1:00 pm, Committee of the Whole - Council Chambers Tuesday, July 21 7:00 pm, Public Hearing - Council Chambers Tuesday, July 28 7:00 pm, Public Hearing - Council Chambers Agendas & Minutes Agendas for these meetings are posted online the Friday before the meeting date. Go to mapleridge.ca, click the link under Your Council on the home page.
Council This Week Subscribe to the ‘Council This Week’ eNewsletter that provides a summary of issues discussed at Council Workshop meetings. Go to mapleridge.ca, click the link to ‘Notify Me’ and sign up today.
Council Meeting Videos If you are unable to attend a Council Meeting, Public Hearing, Workshop, or Committee of the Whole meeting you can now watch these meetings on your computer 24/7. The entire unedited meetings are posted two to three days after the meeting. The video is indexed to the agenda package so that you can watch them in their entirety or click through by agenda item. Go to mapleridge.ca and click on the video link at the centre of the home page. In addition, Council Meetings, Workshops, and Committee of the Whole are now broadcast on the internet via live streaming using the same technology used for our live budget Q&A sessions. For more information about the live stream go to the ‘Council Meetings’ page at mapleridge.ca.
ENGAGED: Summer Festivals Get Connected with the Community Calendar From Left to right: Frank Quinn, General Manager: Public Works & Development Services, Patrick Kerr, President King Hoe Excavating, Maple Ridge Mayor Nicole Read, Councillor Craig Speirs, Erica Messam, City of Maple Ridge Engineering and King Hoe Excavating Construction Superintendent Bruce Pantel Here is a link to the project page that contains information that was presented at the Open House meetings that were held earlier this year; www.mapleridge.ca/406/128-Avenue-Roadand-Drainage-Improvement Thanks for your patience during the construction phase of this project.
INVOLVED: Keeping Trees Healthy Please Water Young Boulevard Trees During Hot Weather Is the street tree in front of your house looking stressed? Wilting, browning and thinning foliage are all signs of water stress. We could use your help.
INFORMED: July 2015 Council Meeting Schedule
• A ring of mulch around the tree to keep the water in. The City of Maple Ridge gardeners take care of any pruning required so please do not prune these trees or raise the grade on the trunk of the tree. Burying the trunk of the tree or building soil or mulch up on the trunk of the tree will kill the tree.
• Deep root watering attachments available from most nurseries.
Parks & Facilities have a limited supply of tree watering bags available for a $10 refundable deposit to assist with the watering of City and/or resident’s trees. Tree bags are available at the Maple Ridge Leisure Centre, or Pitt Meadows Family Recreation Centre with a maximum of two (2) bags per household. Please note that proof of address is required for purchase and issuing refunds.
• A 5 gallon pail with holes drilled in the bottom set under the tree to water slowly.
Please be sure to pass this information on to your family, friends, neighbours and co-workers! Thank you for your support. Together we can keep Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows green!
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The best way to keep up to the busy summer calendar is to go to the Community Calendar at mrpmparksandleisure.ca. There’s a ton of great activities happening this summer. How about the free concert series ‘Music on the Wharf’ hosted by our own Maple Ridge Museum and Archives? There are concerts on July 27 and August 10 and 24. The Maple Ridge Fire Department’s Hot Summer Nights are also scheduled throughout the summer in various neighbourhoods. This is a great activity for the kids. There are a number of great Festivals happening in the next month including the award-winning ‘Country Fest’ on July 25 and 26 at the Albion Fairgrounds. This is one of BCs biggest and best country fairs with a century of tradition! The Maple Ridge Caribbean Festival runs on August 1 and 2 and this great event has moved down to the Albion Fairgrounds to present an even bigger and better event. This event has a lot of family activities and some great musical acts that you can’t miss. Check out the calendar as there are events at our Public Library, special events in our parks and a ton of wonderful activities and programs in our recreation facilities. Get connected with the Community Calendar!
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Pitt considers environmental manager Lafarge complaint prompts potential hiring By Neil Corbett ncorbett@mapleridgenews.com
A local environmentalist’s complaints about a discharge from the Lafarge Quarry on Sheridan Hill has prompted Pitt Meadows council to investigate hiring an environmental manager. At last week’s meeting, Jack Emberly detailed for council how an anonymous source from the quarry contacted Scott Magri, of the Katzie Slough Restoration Project, asking him to look into a discharge from the quarry into the Pitt River. Emberly and Magri canoed the river, and on March 9 found an area where silt was discharging from a pipe onto a wetland. Emberly worked to get the Ministry of Environment and city hall to investigate, and had Pitt Meadows engineering services coordinator Ike deBoer come with him to see the site. He was unable to get cooperation from senior government. “What is the discharge, in what volume, over what period of time,” asked Emberly. Pitt Meadows Mayor John Becker said city hall has also been frustrated in bringing senior government into the enforcement of its own regulations, and said he would like to see some “environmental capacity” at city hall “to deal with these kinds of concerns.” He said city hill will not “be taking on the pipe by resolution.”
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A pipe from the Lafarge gravel quarry, operating in Pitt Meadows since the 1960s, filters rain water from the site in Pitt Meadows to a vegetated area. Lafarge eased concerns about the discharge. “Lafarge uses water in its operations to wash the rock that is mined,” wrote communications director Jennifer Lewis. “We keep this water on site and, by using a series of man-made settling ponds,
we are able to recycle the water for use again and again. The silt and sediment washed off the rock falls to the bottom of the settling ponds.” She said the drainage pipe found by Emberly and Magri is used for pumping out rainwater that col-
lects in the quarry. The pump is attached to a drainage line, which carries the rainwater to a large vegetated area on Lafarge property. “Since the pump is at the bottom of our mining area, it can pick up rock dust in the flow when moving water out of the area. The purpose
of the vegetated area is to allow that dust to settle out of the water before it flows into the Pitt River,” she said. In a recent review with the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, it was recommended that Lafarge give even more time for settling to occur, she said. As a result, the company reduced the length of the pipe by approximately 200 feet and added large rocks to dissipate the speed of water flow, “so that there is plenty of time for settling.” “We are proud of this effort, which minimizes the strain on Pitt River and is an example of how Lafarge is working on water stewardship across Canada,” she said. Becker later said a new person may need to be hired for “environmental capacity” at city hall because existing staff will not likely have the appropriate skill set, or available time. The new position would need expertise in environmental monitoring, enforcement and jurisdiction. He said the city dealt with complaints about a half-sunken barge on the Alouette River, and senior government did not take charge. Similar environmental complaints have arisen since. “The frustration on council goes back a decade,” he said. “Hand wringing and finger pointing is no longer adequate.” He said council will have to balance whether the benefit of such a position balance with the cost. “It will go through the business planning process.”
Maple Ridge advances environmental plan Back on the books after a decade in the making By Phil M elnyc h u k pmelnychuk@mapleridgenews.com
The plan that will set the approach towards Maple Ridge environment has been in the works for almost a decade. Now, it’s up to council to decide whether it wants to endorse the environmental management strategy and make it an official, guiding document. It’s been a long, winding path for the eco strategy. Council decided in 2006 to create such a plan, after it rewrote its official community plan.
An environmental plan was supported again in 2007 in a sustainability strategy, which said the city would take the lead protecting sensitive areas. In 2009, council told staff to write up a plan – but five years later, when it was presented in 2014, council only accepted it as information. “I don’t think there was a lot of appetite for anything that would delay or inform development,” said Coun. Craig Speirs, who was on council when the strategy was first conceived nine years ago. Goals of Maple Ridge’s Environmental Management Strategy are to conserve natural assets, build sustainable neighbourhoods and improve awareness about eco issues. The environmental management strategy
uses data collected during the environmentally sensitive areas mapping that took place in Maple Ridge a decade ago. Strategy priorities include a new tree protection bylaw, currently underway. Other priorities are to document, and thus encourage, eco-friendly features of new developments, create incentives for eco-smart development and include enforcement and monitoring into city procedures. The intent is to try to develop responsibly, so the city doesn’t have to pay the costs for environmental repairs later on, environmental planner Rod Stott told council in November. Speirs said the strategy has to fit in with the new zoning bylaw. “This is kind of a forward-looking document which gives us a prescription on how
to deal with climate change.” Speirs said no one wants to impede appropriate development, but “the average citizen doesn’t like how we’ve been doing things.” He wants to see more creative developments instead of the “boiler plate” housing and developments that Maple Ridge has been getting so far. One goal of the strategy is to create an environmental advisory committee. While the previous council OK’d that committee, it didn’t endorse the environmental strategy that would have allowed the committee to be formed. That step has to be taken before the committee gets underway, noted Mayor Nicole Read. Council votes on the strategy at a special meeting on July 21.
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Maple Ridge pharmacy can no longer bill subscriptions Among 47 in B.C. terminated by ministry By Neil Corbett ncorbett@mapleridgenews.com
The Chemist pharmacy in Maple Ridge will lose its ability to bill Pharmacare for prescriptions, and customers have been advised in a letter from the Ministry of Health to find a new pharmacy. The pharmacy, located at 22932 Lougheed Highway, is among 47 across the province whose enrollment in Pharmacare, the province’s public drug plan, will be terminated. Effective July 14, the pharmacy cannot submit
claims to Pharmacare on behalf of B.C. residents. A man who identified himself as a manager for the pharmacies, but did not wish to be named, said the seven-pharmacy chain is in the process of being sold. The new ownership will reapply for Pharmacare billing privileges. He said the Maple Ridge location will not be closing, and will stay open, selling over-thecounter products and dealing with cash customers. Cindy MacDougall, senior public affairs officer for the Health Ministry, said the reasons for the loss of Pharmacare privileges are confidential, but all the pharmacies were informed, and had an opportunity to appeal.
“They were told why, in a very detailed letter,” she said. “There’s new legislation that gives us tighter controls over who we choose to do business with.” The health ministry has not released specific reasons why each of the pharmacies involved was targeted. Many were dispensing methadone and may have engaged in improper business practices, such as kickbacks to retain drug-addicted patients. Billing irregularities were a concern in other cases, including improper filing of drug information for patients into the province’s prescription-tracking network, potentially risk-
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Orange is the new red Cliff Avenue camp is legally a protest and can’t be broken up By Phil M elnyc h u k pmelnychuk@mapleridgnews.com
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he minute campers declared they were tired of being moved along and set up on Cliff Avenue, the dynamics changed. No longer were they individuals to be shuffled along to the next hidden spot, out of sight, out of mind. Because at that stage, in March and April, the camp had evolved into a social protest. That mean a court injunction is required to disperse the camp. Legal history is clear, said Mayor Nicole Read, that an injunction is needed to disperse a protest camp. And for that dispersal to take place, people need to have a place to go, she said Tuesday. The same procedure had to be followed by Vancouver Police Department last year when the camp at Oppenheimer Park was dispersed. It’s a point about which there is a lot of confusion. “So that’s what we’ve been working on.” Read said the camp wasn’t orchestrated in order to raise political pressure and force a solution. “We were never doing anything, council, from political expedience,” she added. “By no means did anyone expect or want there to be a sizable camp on Cliff Avenue.” People have been camping in the forested sloped area, which is private property, for years.
And when the city put up the chain link fence separating the forested area from the road, that encouraged people to pitch their tents on public property. The formation of the camp, however, has drawn attention to the issue of homelessness and the lack of resources the city has in dealing with it. The city paid for four outreach workers for a six-month period to try to deal with the camp. The camp drew provincial attention last week when NDP MLA David Eby toured of the camp. Maple Ridge councillors Craig Speirs, an NDP supporter, and Kiersten Duncan also showed up. Duncan was wearing an NDP orange vest, while Eby sported an orange-tinged tie. Read appeared in what seemed an orange dress, which she said is red. “I wore the same dress to Canada Day,” she said. Read said she’s not politically aligned with any party and noted the NDP contacted her for a tour of the camp. Eby visited Maple Ridge the week before and decided to return to Maple Ridge and call a news conference. Read said that Eby was shocked by the proximity of the camp to homes along Cliff Avenue. “I think that was a real eye opener.” But there was no intent at showing solidarity with the provincial
opposition by colour coordinating. “I’m not a member of the NDP. I’m not a member of the Liberals,” Read said. “For me, in terms of political parties, I don’t align that well with any political party.” But right now, the area is feeling the impact of having no national housing strategy. “I am very much in favour of supporting social programming.” Today, Maple Ridge is
hosting a meeting for landlords with the executive director from the B.C. Landlords Association speaking how landlords can help difficult to house tenants. The city’s outreach workers will work with tenants to try to ensure they keep their housing despite the issues they may have. “We should have been doing this sometime ago,” Read said. So far, homes have been found four mem-
bers of the camp, while two more move into homes in August. City officials are meeting with B.C. Housing, which is offering 50 rental supplements in the area. Read said when the Rain City shelter opens in Coquitlam later this year it should take the pressure off the homeless situation in Maple Ridge. Read says the camp on Cliff Avenue has to end. “It has to.”
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Taking time NDP MLA for Vancouver-Point Grey David Eby visited the homeless camp on Cliff Avenue last week and demanded the B.C. Liberal government help provide shelter to those living on the Maple Ridge street. He was flanked by Maple Ridge Mayor Nicole Read, wearing an orangy-red dress, and who, like her Vancouver counterpart, Gregor Robertson, campaigned on a promise to end homelessness. It’s not a hopeless endeavor, but close. Eby and Read were joined by a pair of Maple Ridge councillors: Craig Spiers, who ran for the NDP federally; and Kirsten Duncan, who was wearing orange. The issue of homelessness is clearly a political one. And that is fine, because a part of politics is about championing issues. But what the city has done goes beyond that. It has put a neighbourhood under siege. The kids of Cliff Avenue held up signs for the politicians to read – they can’t sleep at night because of the noise from the camp; nor can they ride their bikes around in the summer because they don’t feel safe. There have been fights at the homeless camp, and drug overdoses. Homeless camps have existed around Maple Ridge, and in the Cliff Avenue area, for more than a decade. But never were they as large or as problematic as the current one. In fact, some campers left Cliff Avenue because they didn’t feel safe there and moved to other sites in the city, but were dispersed by bylaws and guided back to the street behind the Salvation Army homeless shelter. Mayor Read and her task force are lobbying for more supportive housing in the city, as well as a national housing strategy, to help get the homeless off the street. Mayor Read previously questioned the Salvation Army’s effectiveness in its efforts to help them. She wants the province to step in and has picked a fight with Liberal MLA Doug Bing. Then she used the camp as a backdrop for a political demonstration. The camp exists and it is a problem. But it didn’t just happen to grow there, as the mayor likes to insist. This camp has been allowed to stay, as have those in other cities, including Vancouver. It is a legal protest. The mayor may be doing good work with her task force on this issue, but if she wants to deny the political nature of this camp, if she wants to blur the lines between orange and red, why should we trust her? The fact is the camp has grown since first forming in March, shortly after the homelessness task force formed and came up with a plan. The main camp has been allowed to stay. No solutions are imminent. There is no money, yet. The city doesn’t have the resources to solve this problem on its own. A court injection is needed to break up the camp. In order to get an injunction, the city must prove shelter can be provided for those living there. That takes time. How much longer must the residents and business owners around Cliff Avenue wait? The mayor needs to tell them that. – The News
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Is B.C. LNG industry real? Yes VICTORIA – The B.C. legislature is back in session this week, a rare summer sitting to approve a 25-year project agreement for the first large-scale liquefied natural gas project in northern B.C. Finance Minister B.C. Views Mike de Jong released Tom Fletcher the lengthy legal agreement prior to the debate, saying this step should remove any doubt that an international investment group led by Petronas of Malaysia intends to go ahead. With billions invested in upstream resources and buyers waiting at home, the Pacific Northwest LNG group includes Chinese state corporation Sinopec, Indian Oil Corp., Japan Petroleum Exploration Corp. and Petroleum Brunei. The most contentious issue is the government’s intention to protect the investors from “discriminatory” tax and regulations for the life of the project. The government insists these sorts of longterm cost certainty agreements are commonplace, and don’t affect provincial and federal taxes or environmental regulations unless they single out LNG operations. Future governments can raise corporate tax rates, carbon tax or enter into a cap and trade system. Ottawa can scrap capital cost allowances that were recently extended to LNG producers, which is significant because Liberal leader Justin
Trudeau has indicated he would get rid of what he calls subsidies to fossil fuels. Both the province and Ottawa allow capital cost write-offs against corporate tax, to attract investment. B.C. attracted a lot of gas drilling rigs from Alberta with tax breaks for deep drilling. The B.C. government invited comparisons with Western Australia LNG producers, and NDP researchers did just that. They noted that Australia’s Gorgon and North West Shelf LNG projects have written provisions that local employment and local suppliers will get preference. Those are absent in B.C., along with apprenticeship guarantees for LNG. “There was hard bargaining by the companies, and certainly the premier went into this negotiation in a very weak position, having to deliver on her extravagant and grandiose promises from the election,” NDP critic Bruce Ralston said. “The companies did well. Whether the citizens of British Columbia did well is certainly an open question.” Green Party MLA Andrew Weaver painted himself into a corner, having spent the last two years dismissing the B.C. LNG industry as a fantasy that will never come to pass, strictly on economic grounds. He has since branded the Petronas deal, a template for any future projects, a “generational sellout.” Another big player with gas well investments in northeast B.C. is Shell, with a proposal for Kitimat. Its prospects have improved since it took over British Gas Group, which had its own LNG intentions here. Another group led by Altagas
remains on track to ship LNG from its Douglas Channel site before the end of the decade. It’s important to remember that without LNG exports, B.C.’s natural gas industry will shrink rapidly after 50 years of increasingly significant revenues from sales to the U.S. Leaving aside all the political positioning around the province’s largest private investment to date, if this doesn’t go ahead we will all feel the effects. De Jong had a blunt response when asked what the province gets in return for all its guarantees of low tax environment: “Their money.”
“The companies did well. Whether the citizens of British Columbia did well is certainly an open question.” NDP critic Bruce Ralston At peak construction, Pacific Northwest LNG will need as many as 4,500 workers, with 500 or more operations jobs depending on how far it expands. The finance ministry forecasts that once Pacific Northwest LNG is up and running, it represents $9 billion in revenues to the province over 10 years, including gas royalties and taxes. That’s more than taxpayers can expect from the entire forest industry. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press.
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THE NEWS/letters Let parking at mall Make sure youth safe first Editor, The News: Re: Ease Up on downtown parking (The News, July 10). So, this morning I headed to our local farmer’s market to buy some fresh vegetables for dinner and unable to find a parking space down the side streets, I decided to park in the former Target parking lot, which I may add was pretty well empty. Upon parking I noticed mall security speaking to other people who were parking there. He had basically positioned himself there in the parking lot, and was telling people if they were going to the market, they were not allowed to park there – it’s mall property. I wanted to clarify with him what would happen if I chose to leave my vehicle and he said he would write me a ticket. I also asked him, what, if after my visit to the farmer’s market, I then went into the mall. He said I would have to park somewhere else to visit the farmer’s market and then come back to park at the mall. I understand that some people may take advantage of the parking available at the mall, and leave their vehicles for long periods, but, seriously, when there is no tenant at that end of the mall and the parking lot is pretty well empty, enforcing the no walk-off rule seems ridiculous. As well, for the one day a week the market runs, why shouldn’t people be allowed to park at the mall? I’m sure it could benefit the mall, since many people, myself included, will visit both places at the same time. Today, however, I was so bothered, I left the mall and never came back to do my shopping. I think the mall has demonstrated poor customer service and, in terms of community building, showed no support. Debbie Madeiros Maple Ridge @ E-mail letters to editor@mapleridgenews.com.
Editor, The News: Re: PR money for homeless (The News, July 8). “Part of the solution to the homelessness issue could be in opening a temporary shelter ... ” Brilliant. As if these ideas and obstacles and who’s to blame is a new conversation. And all this mention of people being “at the table” – what table? Who are these folks talking to and with? Are children and youth on this table’s agenda in any capacity?
At least Maple Ridge knows where most of the adult street citizens are laying their heads at night. Since the closure of a “temporary” housing resource for our children, we haven’t a clue where some of them are trying to sleep. But let’s just do a re-hire of community outreach workers. These great souls used to share office space at Iron Horse Youth Safe House, now known as Iron Horse Youth Day Services, until they had to move on when their positions were slowly cut to so
few hours it wasn’t even fulltime employment anymore. Then no money is to be had, at any lev el of government, to keep the youth safe house open, although local money was found for the re-hire of the new Community Outreach Workers, and a PR/media strategy. I get some of that. And some of it, I truly don’t. But what I seriously find stunningly remorseful is the government’s continued inability, on any level, to address children and youth homelessness. In all of this, one thing is
certain - and that is that those children and youth with unstable housing situations will turn 19 one day. While they are under 19, it may be best that we get them safe first, foremost and finally, with federal, provincial and municipal money, actual programs, and an actual strategic B.C. housing plan – not utilizing kind-hearted Maple Ridge citizens sorting out fundraising ideas in order to raise money to take care of our children. L. Hamilton Maple Ridge
Majority leave Maple Ridge for work Editor, The News: Re: What about closer to home? (Cycling, July 10). Jackie Chow dismisses the ineptness of “TransLink’s governance and wasted tax dollars” in favour of funding transit and bike lanes anyway. This is precisely why the majority voted No. Special
interest groups do not accept that the majority of taxpayers are tired and angry of being cash cows and want TransLink completely overhauled. They want honest, elected, accountable oversight of their money. Meanwhile, east Maple Ridge homeowners who pay
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Notice of Public Hearing TAKE NOTICE THAT a Public Hearing will be held in the Council Chamber of the Municipal Hall, 11995 Haney Place, Maple Ridge, North-East corner entrance, at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 21, 2015 to consider the following bylaws: 1a) 2014-054-RZ MAPLE RIDGE OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN AMENDING BYLAW NO. 7152-2015 LEGAL:
Parcel One (Explanatory Plan 8154) of Parcel “B” (Reference Plan 8155) of the South East Quarter Section 28, Township 12, New Westminster District; Lot 1 Except: Firstly: Part on Plan 7806, Secondly: Part Subdivided by Plan 38973, Section 28, Township 12, New Westminster District, Plan 1105
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3a) 2014-028-RZ MAPLE RIDGE OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN AMENDING BYLAW NO. 7154-2015 PURPOSE:
To change the text of the Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 7060-2014 as follows:
To amend Schedule A, 10.2 Town Centre Plan, 3.3 Land Use Designations, Medium and High Rise Apartments, by deleting and replacing Policy 3-23 by the following: Policy 3-23 All Medium & High-Rise Apartment developments should be a minimum of five (5) storeys and may reach over twenty (20) storeys. To amend Schedule A, 8.11 Town Centre Development Permit Area Guidelines, North View and South View – Key Guideline Concepts 2, by deleting the phrase “(greater than 5 stories)” and replacing it by “(greater than 4 storeys)”. To update all supportive diagrams in Chapter 8.11 Town Centre Development Permit Area Guidelines related to Medium and High-Rise Apartment residential to reflect a minimum five (5) storey building height. 3b) 2014-028-RZ MAPLE RIDGE ZONE AMENDING BYLAW NO. 7092-2014 LEGAL:
Lots 10, 11 & 12, all of Section 20, Township 12, New Westminster District, Plan 8081; Lot 1, Section 20, Township 12, New Westminster District, Plan 8843
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1b) 2014-054-RZ MAPLE RIDGE ZONE AMENDING BYLAW NO. 7103-2014 LEGAL:
Parcel One (Explanatory Plan 8154) of Parcel “B” (Reference Plan 8155) of the South East Quarter of Section 28, Township 12, New Westminster District; Lot 1 Except: Firstly: Part on Plan 7806, Secondly: Part Subdivided by Plan 38973, Section 28, Township 12, New Westminster District, Plan 1105
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4) 2015-158-RZ MAPLE RIDGE ZONE AMENDING BYLAW NO. 7155-2015 LEGAL:
Lot 19, District Lot 404, Group 1, New Westminster District, Plan EPP32520
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2) 2012-031-RZ MAPLE RIDGE ZONE AMENDING BYLAW NO. 6914-2012 LEGAL:
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AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that a copy of the aforesaid bylaws and copies of staff reports and other information considered by Council relevant to the matters contained in the bylaws will also be available for public inspection at the Municipal Hall, Planning Department counter, between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. from July 10, 2015 to July 21, 2015, Saturdays, Sundays and Statutory Holidays excepted. Some of this information will also be posted on the City website www.mapleridge.ca on the Your Government /Meet Your Council/Council Meetings page. ALL PERSONS who deem themselves affected by any of these bylaws shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard at the Public Hearing before Council on the matters contained in the bylaws or by making a written submission to the attention of the Manager of Legislative Services or by sending an e-mail to the Clerk’s Department at clerks@mapleridge.ca, by 4:00 p.m., July 21, 2015. Please note that all written submissions provided in response to this consultation will become part of the public record which includes the submissions being made available for public inspection. Dated this this 10th day of July, 2015. Ceri Marlo Manager of Legislative Services
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Justice Minister Peter MacKay dropped into Maple Ridge last Thursday to dish out $310,000 over two years to help traumatized kids tell their stories. The money will help stabilize the Alisha’s Wish Child and Youth Advocacy Centre and Coun. Craig Speirs supported the contribution from his Conservative counterparts. “It’s an excellent piece,” he said. “It’s about prevention – and not creating more victims, or more intensely victimized people,” said Speirs, who was representing Mayor Nicole Read at the presentation. The centre is a place where police, prosecutors, family or counsellors can bring kids who’ve been victims of violence.
The idea is to bring them into a nice environment and talk to them about what happened and try to get evidence to support prosecution. “And to do it in a way that doesn’t create more trauma.” Having a victim explain what happened in a police station could be more harmful. Helping out kids will prevent the creation of drug addicted or mentally ill people on the street in later years, he added. “There’s a direct connection to that.” For Conservatives, it’s a tough-on-crime issue. But for Speirs it was a “create-a-more-just-society issue.” Speirs, now on Maple Ridge council, ran for the NDP in the last federal election. Randy Kamp, Con-
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ountry Fest will feature a cat show for the first time in its 114-year history. “The Cat Show has been a huge hit in the past at different venues and we plan on having 125-150 entries on July 25-26,” said organizers. The Cat Show will be put on by the Cat Fanciers of B.C. Founded in 1957, they were initially affiliated with the American Cat Fanciers Association and held their first show in 1958. The Cat Fanciers of B.C. changed their affiliation in 1979, when the International Cat Association was formed. Country Fest will be the first to showcase a new breed of cat, the Lykoi, a rare breed, according to the International Cat Association. In Canada, there have only been one or two litters born of this cat, referred to often as “werewolf cats.” The Lykoi is a natural mutation from a domestic shorthair that has the appearance of a werewolf, with the mutation only occurring over the last 20 years. The International Cat Association only
recognized the Lykoi breed as a “Preliminary New Breed” in 2014. Learn more about this new breed at Country Fest, July 25-26 at the Albion fairgrounds. “We will have over 300 exhibitors and over 65 breeds from all across Canada and the United States,” said Country Fest organizers. The Cat Show will have 10 judges, including those from California, Washington, Quebec, Ontario, and Vancouver. There will be awards for “Best of Colour,” given to the Top 5 cats for that specific breed. From the “Best of Colour” rankings, the “Best of Division” category awards three cats. Finally, the judges award places one through three in “Best of Breed” from all the divisions. Entrants are those who are registered with the International Cat Association and the breeds will vary extensively. “We expect to have very large attendance from the global cat community,” said organizer. “A great way to expand your knowledge and love of cats, as we will have many experienced breeders to answer your questions.” • If you think your household cat is worthy of an award, there will also be a household cat competition. learn more at http://www. cfofbc.org.
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here will be no shortage of talent at the 114th edition of Country Fest, says Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows Agricultural Association general manager Lorraine Bates. The free annual event runs July 26 and 27 and will include a wide variety of talent taking the main stage in conjunction with the agricultural component of the fair. Bands like The Hip Show, a tribute to Canadian music icon The Tragically Hip, and CCR cover band Bad Moon Rising will be featured, along with international sounds that make Country Fest one of the most popular festivals in the summer. “We’ve grown to the point where we don’t have the space for one more exhibitor,” said Bates. “It’s such a huge draw for arts and agriculture. It’s a nice problem to have.” Bates said another new twist this year will be Elvis impersonator Steve Elliot performing a gospel set Sunday at 11:30 a.m., following the nondenominational country service held at the fair. Other entertainment highlights include Ridge Meadows Got Talent 2015. Performers will be on the main stage July 26 and competing for cash prizes, grouped into a youth age group, 10- to 18-year-olds and adults, anyone 19 and older. This year’s fair will also have cats. The 114th edition of Country Fest will host its first-ever Cat Show, expected to draw as many as 150 contestants. Hosted by the Cat Fanciers of B.C., the Cat Show will feature one of the rarest breeds, called a Lykoi. In Canada, there have only been one or two litters born of this cat, which is also referred to as the werewolf cat. The Lykoi is a natural mutation from a domestic shorthair that has the ap-
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John Hough performs with Willy Blizzard during Country Fest at the Albion fairgrounds last year. pearance of a werewolf, with the mutation only occurring over the last 20 years, according to the International Cat Association. Bringing in the Cat Show will be a big boost for this year’s event, said Bates. “We have a mandate to educate people about our agricultural component so we look for as much non-agricultural activities as possible,” said Bates. “That way, those people coming who don’t traditionally have a agricultural background will get a chance to experience something new. So the Cat Show participants probably aren’t farmers but they are a part of something bigger. It’s a good fit.” Country Fest is expecting more than 300 exhibitors and over 65 breeds from all across Canada and
the United States competing for ribbons in best of colour and best of breed categories. Bates said the event will be a great way for cat lovers to expand their knowledge as many experienced breeders will be on hand to answer questions. There will also be a household cat competition. For more information, visit www.cfofbc.org. This year’s event will also host Canada’s only Lego certified professional, Robin Sather, who will be setting up shop in the lobby of the Golden Ears Curling Club. Kids will get a chance to come and build their own displays as well as a chance to take part in three daily mini-building contests. Contests will be held at 11 a.m., 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.
for the first 20 builders that sign up 15 minutes prior to each contest. In addition, there is also a Lego contest in the Home Arts and Garden competition. Participants will construct their entries at home and bring them along to the fair. The entries must include items that can be found on the Shooting Star Amusements Carnival Midway and the Shooting Star Amusements logo or name. Winners will receive an all-day ride pass, as well as a photo on Shooting Star Amusements’ website’s Star Gallery. The deadline for all categories in the Home Arts and Garden competitions is July 17. • For more information and times of events, visit www.mrpmcountryfest.com.
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he only thing older than volunteer Dorothy Rouch at this year’s Country Fest will be Country Fest itself. The 102-year-old Rouch was one of the first locals to sign up for the 114th edition of Country Fest after meeting Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows Agricultural Association general manager Lorraine Bates at an event in February. “The smile on her face was absolutely priceless,” Bates said when she confirmed
a spot for Rouch. “She’s also as fiery as hell. She wanted to know if their was a beer garden.” Bates said they are planning some special events for Rouch and her inclusion in Country Fest proves what great spirit there is in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows. Rouch, who knits squares turned into blankets for the homeless, said it’s the “satisfaction of helping others” that prompted her to join Country Fest. As well as volunteering, she will be entering the annual Home Arts and Garden competition.
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Host Burrards win two B.C. titles Pee wee champs at A1 and A2 levels By Neil Corbett sports@mapleridgenews.com
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Conor Libby of the Ridge Meadows Burrards C team busts his way between two checkers during the pee wee provincial championships. The C team played for the bronze medal, but lost to Mission 10-2.
Both of the top pee wee teams in Ridge Meadows Minor Lacrosse won gold medals as the Burrards hosted the provincial championships over the weekend. The Burrards A1 team beat the Coquitlam Adanacs 7-4, and the A2 team tamed the Mission Sasquatch 15-7 in their championship games on Sunday afternoon. The A1 goaltender Brayden Wandler was chosen as the player of the game for the championship, and he allowed only three goals through the semi-final and championship game.
“It was a team effort, but when he had to make a save on breakaways or a two-onone, he made them,” said coach Daren Fridge. Joel McCormick was chosen for the A1 Warrior Sports Canada MVP award, after leading his team offensively throughout the tournament. “He’s got the slickest hands for his age – amazing hand speed and stick skills,” said Fridge Fridge. The pee wee A1 team had gone an incredible 36-1-1 on the season, and Coquitlam was a team that had tied them. But they took over the final, up 6-2 after two periods, before a crowd of over 300 at Cam Neely Arena.
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The Adanacs got a little life when the Burrards got in penalty trouble and gave up a shorthanded goal that made it 6-3 with five minutes left in the game. But Jaxon Smart answered back 14 seconds later, with a great fake and a shot under the bar for his second goal of the game. Conner Bouma, Andrew Thompson, Dylan Tory and Jaxon Fridge each had a goal and an assist in the championship game, and Hunter Meyer also scored. Fridge said the team had impressive depth, allowing he and head coach Curt Malawsky to keep everyone in the game. See Lacrosse, 18
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Sports A2 champions
The pee wee A2 team finished first in league play, but weren’t a runaway favourite to win the provincial tournament. They faced a tough Co-
wichan team in the provincial semi-finals, that had earlier beaten Ridge 13-5 in the semi-final of the Semiahmoo tournament. “That loss showed us where we needed to be,” said coach Marc Downey. This time, the Burrards beat Cowichan 10-9 in double overtime, with A.J. Steinmann burying the winner. That wasn’t the end of their worries. In the final, they had to beat a Mission team they had lost to 14-6 during the round-robin portion of the tournament. “The kids came to play. They saved their best two games for the last two games.” Sam Paterson was named the MVP of the final, and Owen Robertson was named to the all-star team. Downey said the team showed amazing work ethic and camaraderie. “It’s the most enjoyable coaching season I’ve ever had,” said the 20year bench boss. “Our association is fantastic. We put on a great provincials, from what I saw of it.” Tenzin Nyman and Brayden Grant of the B team and Steve Nease of the C team were recipients of Warrior Fair Play Awards. Nyman and Brandon Landreville were both named B all-stars. Jock Thomson was a C all-star.
Two gold two silver at female provincials
At the female championships in Coquitlam two Ridge teams met in the midget gold medal game, and Team 1 scored in the last two minutes to win 3-2. The pee wees beat the Burnaby Lakers 5-3 in the gold medal game, and the junior women took silver. Fair play awards were won by junior Sierra Leforge, midgets Paige Bell and Adrianne Guimond, pee wee Sarah Meaden and junior coach Wes Eaton. The provincial allstars included junior Ashley Bull, midgets Paige Bell (Team 1) and Kaila Barteski (Team 2) and pee wee Leona Sinclair.
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Passed away on July 6, 2015 in Ridge Meadows Hospital at 93 years of age. He is survived by his loving wife Peggy; daughter Sandra (Sandy); 2 sons Barrie and Arthur (Susann); 2 grandchildren Jessica (Marty) and Kelly; 2 great grandchildren Sydney and Jack; also sister Evelyn and many relatives in Eastern Canada and California. Francis was a WW11 Veteran with the Royal Montreal Regiment. His urn will be buried in the Beechwood Cemetery, Ottawa, Ontario. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to the Legion Poppy Fund, #101 17618 58 Avenue, Surrey, BC, V3S 1L3.
At Royal Columbian Hospital, New Westminster, B.C. Predeceased by his Father Louis Vlaar (1989) and Grandmother Evelyn Sterling (2007) and his stepdad Tyrone Nagy (2002). Jason is survived by his loving family and will be greatly missed
by his mother Elaine (Chris) Sterling, mother-in-law Helen Mundi, and brother-in-law Brent.
His wife Sasha and their three children Laura, Charles and Sophie. Also by his brothers Ryan Vlaar, Brandon Nagy and sister Shannon Nagy, and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and friends. Funeral Service, Monday July 20th at 1:30 PM in the Maple Ridge Funeral Chapel 11969 - 216th Street Maple Ridge. Condolences may be sent to www.mapleridgefuneral.ca
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PATRICIA MARGARET STEWART October 16, 1940 - July 2, 2015.
Mar 31, 1981 - July 14, 2001
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Edward “Ted” Arthur Dyer passed away suddenly on Friday, July 3rd, 2015 at Ridge Meadows Hospital. Survived by his wife Catherine “Cathy”, married for 58 years as of August 31st, was by his side. He is survived by his 4 children, Rob (Monica), Debbie, Tom and Brenda (Peter). Grandchildren Samantha (John), Kyle, Jaden, Kiana, Brianna, Elijah and Aubrie, and predeceased by Beckie. He also leaves behind many other family members, a sister, Dorothy, brotherin-laws, sister-in-laws, nieces and cousins. Predeceased by his sister Jean (Robert) Petrick. Born in Edmonton Alberta in 1937, Ted joined the army in 1959 and served for 12 years as a Mechanical Engineer. After serving in the army Ted and Cathy moved to Winnipeg for two years before moving to BC. Ted became a resident at Baillie
House in Maple Ridge in 2011 where he enjoyed country music and sing-a-longs with residents
and staff where he received wonderful care. No service by request. Interment will be held on Friday, July 17, 2015 at 2pm at Maple Ridge Cemetery. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to a charity of your choice. Condolences may be sent to www.mapleridgefuneral.ca
Born in Maple Ridge and raised at the farm in Pitt Meadows. Maureen loved being with her family and animals. As life went on she became a wife then mother for that she was very proud of. Maureen would help you anyway she could as long as she liked you. On July 7, 2015 Maureen passed away peacefully in her home, she is survived by her loving husband Randy, son’s Phillip (Gen) and Sean, grandkids Cameron, Cora, Carson, brothers David Steele, Raymond Steele many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by parents Bill and Sadie Steele and sister Kathleen Sound. Blue, Capone and Lucy will miss you dearly. We will forever keep a chair for you around the campfire Mom. Xoxooxox Celebration of life being held at Pitt Meadows Lions Hall on July 18, 2015 at 2pm - 6pm
WIEBE, John Philip Born November 3, 1942 in Winkler, Manitoba. Passed away peacefully July 12, 2015 in Maple Ridge, BC, surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Karen; sons Todd (Sheryl), Ted (Beth), and Kyle (Tamara); five grandchildren, Madison, Morgan, Sage, Emily, Brendan; as well as siblings, numerous nieces & nephews. A Celebration of John’s life will be held on Thursday, July 16, 2015 at 1:00pm at the Maple Ridge Alliance Church - 20399 Dewdney Trunk Road, Maple Ridge. Pastor Harry Loewen officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations to the BC Cancer Society would be appreciated. The family would like to thank Dr. Jesse Shustik at the Surrey Cancer Clinic, the staff at Surrey Memorial Hospital, Ridge Meadows Hospital, and McKenney Creek Hospice for his care.
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It is with profound sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Patricia Margaret Stewart, beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Sister who left us peacefully in her sleep July 2nd, 2015 at 3:54 p.m. Patricia was 74 years young and is survived by her Loving Husband, Harvey, married nearly 56 years, her three sons, Brek (Sher), Gregory and Kurt (Tara), six Grandchildren, Julia (Andrew), Ian (Kalee), David (Jayme), Kristopher (Katie), Brandon (Baillie) and Chantelle, as well as her two sister Sydney Rushoway (Gene) and Maaike Roy (Joe). Patricia was pre-deceased by her parents Reginald and Ethel Richards of 100 Mile House as well as her sister Thelma Chatwin (Ron) and her brother Reginald Richards. Born in Vancouver, B.C., raised in Hammond (Haney), where she lived her life, met her husband Harvey in 1957, married Harvey August 29, 1959 and raised her three sons. Patricia and Harvey entered the Real Estate business together in 1974 where Patricia found her true calling, she was very passionate about her career and loved helping people reach their dreams. Her most important passion was her husband and three boys. She was very involved in their activities, from the many sports teams to their involvement with The Order of DeMolay where Patricia sat as The Chapter Mom for a number of years. Patricia was also a long-time member of the local Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi, another one of the passions she enjoyed. Patricia was an unforgettable Lady, both a force of will and opinion and a tender light of laughter and creativity. She had class, elegance, poise, impeccable taste, a fantastic sense of humour, wisdom and was always known for putting others first. She loved to dance with her Husband Harvey, from Jive to Ballroom dancing, she loved it all. She was a lover of the Arts, most notably her love of the Ballet where she was an Active Volunteer to the Board of Directors of what was known as the Pacific Ballet (predecessor to Ballet B.C.). Watching her Granddaughter, Julia, become a ballerina and seeing her perform was a dream come true to Patricia. She has left us for now but will always be remembered by, not only her Family, but by the thousands of people whose lives she touched over the many years. A service to Celebrate Patricia’s life will be held on July 23rd, 2015 at 2:00 pm at the OPEN DOOR CHURCH located at 11391 Dartford Street, Maple Ridge, B.C. (Formerly The United Church in Hammond). In Lieu of Flowers please make a donation to the “B.C. Cancer Foundation” #150 - 686 West Broadway, Vancouver, B.C. V5Z 1G1
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Van-Kam Freightways Ltd has envisioned and strived for transportation excellence since 1947. Our successful and long standing relationship with our customers and our status as a major transporter enables us to continue expansion and to provide an infrastructure that ensures a punctual and dependable service capability. This position will be focused on container drayage and off-dock container services: Building our port business both for inbound and outbound overseas clients as well as our domestic clients for this service. Our diverse network within Western Canada allows the successful individual many pools to draw from to be able to successfully present our “Value Proposition”. This individual will project a confident and professional image for Van-Kam. Applicants should have previous sales experience which demonstrates an ability to ‘grow the business’ and to seek creative solutions to transportation issues. The successful individual will develop and implement new business strategies that capture revenue, aiding in the growth and profitability of the drayage market. We are seeking an individual with knowledge and experience in the transportation industry, in particular, the overseas container business these individuals will be given preference. The successful applicant must be self-motivated and have above average organizational, customer service and negotiation skills. In addition, you will have an excellent command of the English language (oral and written), be a self-disciplined team player, the ability to travel within the region, be goal oriented and have at least intermediate excel skills.
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5 Retail Store Supervisors for Munn Enterprises for their different Petro Canada locations in Vancouver, Burnaby Coquitlam & North Vancouver. This is full time perm. position & the salary is $17.00/hr. The applicant should have high school Education and able to speak, write and read English. Some previous retail sales exp. is required. Duties incl: Selling merchandise and gas; Greeting customers; Calculate total payments during shift & reconcile it with total sales; Process payments & issue receipts; funds, credits and change due to customers; Scheduling, supervising, training & coordinating employees; Resolving customer complaints; Inventory control & ordering inventory; Preparing sales reports; shift end reports & reconciling daily, weekly reports; maintaining temperature of hot & cold food. Send your resume dhillonraj@shaw.ca
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To Apply please e-mail resume to: resumesdirect @shaw.ca Required immed. Only Qualified applicants with resume need apply. Call Greg (604)313-5343
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OUR GLASS Shop, located on Vancouver Island, seeking qualified glazier or 2nd year apprentice. Competitive wage based on experience/benefit package. Please respond to: ourglass@telus.net PART time GENERAL HANDYMAN for housing co-op in Pitt Meadows. Painting, tiling, general repairs. Electrical & plumbing an asset. meadcoop@telus.net/ fax 604-4651676. Call 604-465-1615.
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YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899
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DRAIN Tiles, Sewer, Water Video Inspection, Jack Hammering, Hand Excavating Call Tobias 604.782.4322
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Available routes in Pitt Meadows 41011003 - 120 Ave, 120B Ave, 121 Ave, 121A Ave, 121B 41011008 - 118B Ave, 119A Ave, 120 Ave, 120B Ave, 195B St, Bonson Rd. 41011009 - 117 A Ave, Bonson Rd, Hammond Rd, Wildwood Cres.N. 41011033 - Callaghan Close, Carter Close, Hoffmann Way, Sutton Ave, Thorburn Way.
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PRODUCT RECALL Kidde Canada in conjunction withh Health Canada has announced a voluntary recall to replace certain Kidde black plastic valve disposable fire extinguishers.
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Marketing Consultant The Mission Record, one of Canada’s leading community newspapers, has an opening for a Marketing Consultant. This is a career opportunity for a results-driven individual. Candidates will possess the ability to increase sales to existing clients while successfully prospecting new business in one of the Fraser Valley’s growing markets. The ideal candidate has a positive attitude, a persuasive manner (previous sales experience preferred), is highly motivated with strong organizational and communication skills. Training is provided. Our work environment sets industry standards for professionalism and innovation. The Record combines a salary/benefits package designed to attract and retain outstanding staff. Please send your application in confidence to: Andrew Franklin Publisher 34375 Gladys Avenue Abbotsford, B.C. V2S 2H5 e-mail: publisher@missioncityrecord.com Closing Date: Friday, July 17, 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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GARAGE SALES
Pitt Meadows
Giant GARAGE SALE Sat. June 18th 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. 12384 - 189A St
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Pitt Meadows
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Friday,Saturday,Sunday 11am to 6 pm #10-12350 Harris Road last unit in the bldg facing the west Coast express train station
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Maple Ridge Office & Retail Space
Unbelievable Rates, Starting at $495/month. Various sizes 320sf. - 2000sf. Various downtown locations. Updated and well maintained.
604-463-3000
Good Apartment Sizes Heat SH/W S Parking 1 & 2 bdrm. Available $810/mo. No Pets Ref’s & Credit check req’d
746
ROOMS FOR RENT
$75 OFF 1ST MONTH
#1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME 604.683.2200
Rooms from $445/mo. Fully Furn, weekly maid service, cable TV, private bath, on bus route, 5/min walk to commuter rail.
Haney Motor Hotel 22222 Lougheed Hwy., Maple Ridge Inquire in person between 9am - 3pm or
Call 604-467-3944
• Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal FREE TOWING 7 days/wk. We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022
$840/mo & $940/mo
Great Location
Queen Anne Apts. * Renovated Suites * *Large *Clean *Very Quiet Includes: Heat, Hot Water
and Hydro
12186-224 St, Maple Ridge Certified Crime Free Buildings
Running this ad for 10yrs
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Rick Medhurst Royal LePage Realty
SENIOR’S DISCOUNT
(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint.
GARAGE SALES
MAPLE RIDGE
Dasl ~ 604 945 5864 dasl@terramanagement.ca
604-463-2236 604-463-7450
.give and take tree service 778.872.8406
PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299
Years of Experience
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P.Meadows - Solaris Towers Concrete Hi-rise. Great View! Avail Aug 1st: *1 Bd +den $1175.
Near Shopping & Amenities.
604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley
Top Quality/Affordable Prices Exterior/Interior Drywall Repair
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1 & 2 Bdrms available
DN Painting
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MAPLE RIDGE
AAA PRECISION PAINTING. Quality work. 778-881-6096.
17607 Ford Road Pitt Meadows
APARTMENT/CONDO
MAPLE RIDGE. 11671 Fraser St. 2 bdrm corner apt. with view on 3rd floor. 750 sq. ft. $850/mo. Avail. now. 604-945-7490
604-941-2263 / 604-725-7246
When QUALITY Matters
706
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Jerry, 604-500-2163
~ Free Estimates ~
all soils are tested for Optimum growing requirements.
RENTALS
WE BUY HOMES BC
*Rototilling *Levelling *Gardens *Loader Work *Brush Cutter *Plowing
NO Wood byproducts used
Any Age - Abbotsford, Ruskin 55+ Abby, Ruskin, Mission, Hope Chuck 604-830-1960
HOMES WANTED
Ed’s ROTOTILLING & LANDSCAPING
D Garden Blend Soil D Lawn Blend Soil D Custom Blends avail. D Composted Mushroom Manure
VACANT MANUFACTURED HOME PADS AVAILABLE
REAL ESTATE
604 575 5555 HANDYMAN CONNECTION HANDYMAN CONNECTION Handyman Connection - Bonded -Renovations - Installations Repairs - 604.878.5232
633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS
CHINA / KITCHEN Cabinet with microwave shelf. Bathroom cabinet with 2 doors. Alder finish pantry w/5 shelves & 2drs. Tom 604-446-1344.
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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
FRUIT & VEGETABLES
Across the street - across the world Real Professionals, Reas. Rates. Best in every way! 604-721-4555.
Call Mike 604 - 306 - 4468
REAL ESTATE
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE
Top Line Projects Ltd.
PETS
AMERICAN COCKER, vet ✔, cuddly, family raised, paper trained. Exc pet! $900. 604-823-4393 Chwk.
$59.00 Per Ton
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----- PRESSURE WASHING ----Licensed & Insured - Houses Start at $150 - Call Anthony 778*228*6302 (qualityonly.ca)
Meadows Landscape Supply
604-465-1311
PRESSURE WASHING
PETS
MAPLE RIDGE Central. Spacious 1 bdrm, newly painted, nr all amens, insuite w/d, d/w, lrg patio, vaulted ceilings, sec u/g prk. Immed.Ns/Np. $790/mo + utils. 604-377-8135.
709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL PORT COQUITLAM 775-3000sqft. Ground floor commercial space. Office / retail / service type business. Facing onto city park. 2 blks from Lougheed/ Shaughnessy intersection. Call 604-464-3550.
741
OFFICE/RETAIL
750
SUITES, LOWER
237 A St. Cottonwood area Maple Ridge. 1 Bdrm bright & spacious entry lvl ste, seeks 1 person. NS/NP no drugs or partiers. Incl all utils & ldry. $750/mo 604-477-7741 BRIGHT above ground 1 bdrm suite in a quiet neighbourhood. Gas F/P, 5 appls, and a large deck. Near 240th. Rent includes cable. Avail immediately. $800/mo + 1/3 utilities. N/S, N/P. Call 778-866-5886. MAPLE RIDGE. 1 bdrm suite. Avail now. $600/mo incl utils & cable. Call 604-467-8052, 604-347-7935
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TOWNHOUSES
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
TRANSPORTATION 821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS 2000 VW PASSAT for parts, runs, needs transmission, $1,000. obo. Call 604-302-3281.
OFFICE TWO INDIVIDUAL SPACE OFFICES FOR • 10’ X 8.5’ available RENT • Includes heat, A/C & window
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ROOM SPECIAL
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All offices on second floor, downtown Maple Ridge location, new and clean with one shared washroom on the floor. One year minimum lease subject to credit and criminal check.
Contact Jim at 604-476-2720
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