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Diving in: After years of planning, construction, criticism and debate, South Surrey’s Grandview Aquatic Centre is set to open its doors in January. i see page 11
Investigation ‘frustrated’ by motorist who ran down two joggers: judge
One-year ban for hit-and-run driver Alex Browne Staff Reporter
The driver who knocked down two women joggers at a South Surrey intersection on a rainy evening in 2012 – and left the scene without identifying himself to police as the driver – has received a nine-month conditional sentence, with a year’s prohibition on driving a vehicle. At Surrey Provincial Court Monday, Judge James Sutherland told Barry Christiansen that he must serve the first month of his sentence confined to his home at all times and the first two Barry Christiansen to six months confined to home with a 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. curfew. He must also perform 150 hours of community work service. He must report to a supervisor throughout the sentence, and any exemption to his sentence conditions, related to attending meetings for work purposes, must have prior written permission, Sutherland said. The 56-year-old – a former executive with Envision Financial – entered a guilty plea Friday on two charges of “failing to stop at an accident scene involving bodily harm.” i see page 8
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Victims Shelley Lammers and Nola Carlson reflect on testimony Friday at the sentencing hearing of driver Barry Christiansen at Surrey courthouse.
Hearing interrupted as White Rock council awaits RCMP officers, who leave without intervention
Mayor calls in police to eject former councillor Melissa Smalley Staff Reporter
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A heated public meeting at White Rock City Hall took a tense turn Monday evening, when RCMP officers were called to council chambers and asked to remove a resident, who ultimately was allowed to stay. The meeting was in regards to a property at 13690 Marine Dr., where the owner was seeking approval for a height variance on the home from 7.7 metres to 9.95 metres, to minimize the impact on trees on the property, specifically a large western red cedar.
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Resident Margaret Woods, who spoke twice at the meeting, questioned the proponent’s reasoning for asking for additional height, saying she believed he was not really concerned about the welfare of the tree. “The proponent is disingenuously appealing to your heart strings when he says he wants to protect this giant red cedar,” Woods said, noting there was no guarantee the tree would survive once construction began. After her initial five-minute allotment was up – and after several other speakers both for and against the variance permit – Woods
spoke for a second time, again questioning the proponent’s motives. “Does the proponent think he’s somehow more deserving than the rest of us?” Woods asked. “How dare he ask for a variance so outrageous as this?” Coun. Lynne Sinclair interrupted Woods, calling on Mayor Wayne Baldwin to restore order. “I am becoming more and more uncomfortable with the tone and accusatory comments that are being made,” Sinclair said. i see page 4
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Budgeted $23 million does not indicate purchase price, city manager says
Answers still to come in utility takeover Melissa Smalley Staff Reporter
While more details are emerging about White Rock’s plans for taking over the city’s water utility, some residents are questioning why specifics of the agreement with Epcor are not being made public. On Friday, the city announced it would take over operations of the water utility once the acquisition from Epcor is complete – estimated to occur Oct. 30 – anticipating a “smooth transition on the operations of the water-service delivery,” according to a release. The news of a purchase agreement between the city and Epcor came earlier this month, after months of negotiations and an
announcement by city officials of plans to expropriate the water-utility system. Shortly after the Sept. 4 announcement, resident Dorothy Bower said she began contacting city officials requesting a copy of the purchase agreement. Her query was treated as a Freedom of Information request, and she was told by the city clerk the purchase agreement was “not yet ready” and would be subject to redactions based on advice from the city’s legal counsel. Following up last week, Bower was told that the FOI’s response deadline had been extended for an additional 30 days, as the city awaits the “outcome of discussions” regarding the release of the agreement.
“I couldn’t believe it when I got this response,” Bower told Peace Arch News last week. “I’m just curious, I don’t know why they have to be so secretive about it.” City manager Dan Bottrill told PAN last week the city has “some issues” that need to be looked at before they can make the purchase agreement public. “Our solicitor is working with their solicitor, working towards what we can release,” Bottrill said. “We know that there is some personal information that would potentially have to be redacted.” Bottrill pointed out that reports that the purchase price of the utility is $23 million are not accurate, noting that a purchase price
has not yet been negotiated. “The $23 million is the amount that was put into the financial plan amendment,” he said. “It relates to the estimated costs as well as future capital infrastructure improvements over the remaining term of the five-year plan.”
Water-utility forum The city is hosting a Water Utility Community Forum Oct. 15, from 5-7 p.m. at the White Rock Community Centre (15154 Russell Ave.) to provide residents with more information on the utility’s operations, the Total Water Quality Management Project and the impact of the change in ownership.
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Student Allan Hsu receives a spirited response to his question on refugees, as candidate Larry Colero listens to Judy Higginbotham, Pixie Hobby and Dianne Watts overlap comments.
All-candidates debate hosted by South Surrey private school
Pupils get earful from parliamentary hopefuls Alex Browne Staff Reporter
The gloves were off among federal hopefuls at an all-candidates meeting sponsored by Southridge Senior School Monday morning, as they sparred in what was clearly the most animated debate yet on the South Surrey-White Rock campaign trail. Open questions about Bill C-51 and Canada’s response to the plight of refugees, in particular, sparked heated exchanges at the meeting, greeted with audible ‘oohs’ and ‘ahs’ by a full house of students in the private school’s large assembly hall. The meeting – organized and introduced by social-studies teacher James Knihniski and moderated by Grade 12 head boy Samir Saincher and head girl Megan Galbraith – was also open to parents and media. After Grade 11 student Rianna Chu invited candidates to express opinions on the anti-terrorist legislation, Bill C-51, Conservative Dianne Watts was quick to defend
it as a way to “give law enforcement added tools” to address the threat of terrorism at home. Watts said the “head of ISIS” had declared Canada to be a target for terrorism and had encouraged attacks against the country. But after Watts – who recently drew public debate for a ‘fight jihadist’ campaign circular – cited the death of a Canadian soldier on Parliament Hill and a plan to bomb the B.C. Legislature as evidence of terrorist activity indicating the need for C-51, candidates Larry Colero (Green), Judy Higginbotham (Liberal) and Pixie Hobby (NDP) went on the attack. “There’s no clear connection between that and ISIS,” Colero interjected, adding that “myth and falsehood” had been used to justify the measure. Higginbotham criticized the legislation as a “big omnibus bill” including both good and bad elements. “Your party supported it,” Watts
interrupted. “We voted for it because we have never, and would never, support terrorism,” Higginbotham said, noting the Liberals vow to amend the bill should they form government. Hobby said a review of the legislation by the Canadian Bar Association had concluded Bill C-51 did not add any new powers that are not already enshrined in existing laws, but would instead complicate the relationship between Canada’s security agency CSIS and the RCMP so that “they were stepping on each other toes.” “It would look like a Keystone Kops comedy if we had to respond to a serious crisis,” she said, adding that the bill takes away rights of free speech to the extent that “a group of grannies could be arrested for protesting a fish hatchery.” Colero said it was one of a series of Conservative laws – including the Fair Elections Act – that do the opposite of what their names sug-
gest, comparing them to the “double speak” created by George Orwell in his novel, 1984. Further debate was provoked when Grade 11 student Allan Hsu asked if, given the current refugee crisis, candidates would favour increasing the numbers of refugees and immigrants accepted into Canada. Watts, former mayor of Surrey for nine years, said the city is the largest responder in accepting refugees in Canada, and that she had dealt with many cases of settling refugees in the community. But she said that any response to refugees must start by addressing the displacement of hundreds of thousands of people by ISIS, which can only be done by a military mission she said now involves 67 countries. Responding to heckling from Hobby, Watts said “I don’t think anybody on the face of the earth wants to go in and bomb anybody.” Colero said that when he last attempted to sponsor a refugee a
couple of years ago he found it was “incredibly difficult… to claim refugee status and come to Canada.” Higginbotham said the Liberals have committed to taking 10,000 refugees by the end of 2015, with 1,000 a year subsequently. “Where are you going to put them?” demanded Watts. Earlier that morning, responding to student questions tailored to individual candidates, Colero and Hobby spoke on environmental concerns, Higginbotham described Liberal policies that would benefit all ages of society and Watts talked about moves at all levels of government to address gang violence and the spread of illicit handguns. The debate missed the presence of the riding’s two other candidates – the Libertarian party’s Bonnie Hu and the Progressive Canadian candidate’s Brian Marlatt, who announced his candidacy that morning on the final day of registration.
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i from page 1 “I don’t think it’s respectful, and I would ask that you restore proper tone for this hearing.” After a few more speakers, property owner Harp Hoonjan addressed council, saying he was shocked at what he was hearing and that it was “absolutely ridiculous” that his credibility was being questioned. “I’m really astonished at some of the comments that have been personally made at me tonight,” Hoonjan, a longtime Peninsula resident and board member of the Peace Arch Hospital and Community Health Foundation. “I’ve never seen this kind of behaviour before.” Hoonjan went on to explain that the only people directly
Officers arrive at chambers. affected by the proposed development – which was later unanimously approved by council – are the adjacent neighbours, who he said have had no concerns. Before Hoonjan returned to the gallery, Baldwin apologized. “I’m sorry that you were submitted to that – it’s not acceptable,” Baldwin said.
Woods – a former councillor who served a tumultuous term from 2003-’05 when Baldwin was city manager, and who ran for council last November – attempted to comment from the gallery but was cut off by the mayor. “No, Ms. Woods, I think you’ve had enough to say tonight, we don’t want to hear you anymore,” Baldwin said. “This is a public hearing,” Woods responded. “Is this how you run a meeting?” “Yes it is,” Baldwin answered. When Woods continued to make remarks directed at the mayor and council, Baldwin adjourned the meeting and asked her to leave. She refused. The mayor instructed the city clerk to call the RCMP. Two officers arrived 15 minutes later, and Baldwin gave Woods an ultimatum – to apologize to the proponent, city staff and residents for “such offensive language in this chamber,” or to be escorted out by the police. “I do not feel that I have anything to apologize for,” Woods said, prompting applause from a handful of spectators. “I will not be apologizing to you, the council, the public or the citizens of White Rock.” Baldwin and the city clerk then spent several minutes conferring with the officers in the foyer. The officers did not remove Woods, and the meeting proceeded after a 30-minute delay. The officers would not explain on scene why they did not remove Woods, referring inquiries to the RCMP media liaison, who did not respond to a request for comment by Peace Arch News’ deadline Tuesday morning. Monday marked the second time in as many weeks there has been police presence at city hall; an RCMP officer was on hand Sept. 14, when residents rallied on the lawn prior to the council meeting and called for Baldwin to resign after a letter he wrote to PAN stated the city was legally obligateded to meet growth targets laid out in Metro Vancouver’s Regional Growth Strategy.
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early three years after he hit two joggers in a crosswalk on a dark December evening, Barry Christiansen learned this week that he will not face jail time. The former Surrey resident was given a ninemonth conditional sentence in Surrey Provincial Court Monday, meaning he will be confined to his home for a month, followed by two to six months with a 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. curfew. He was also given a one-year driving ban and ordered to perform 150 hours of community service. The two women he hit say they have undergone an extremely difficult recovery process since the incident –something the presiding judge took into account in handing down his sentence. Judge James Sutherland noted, too, Christiansen’s history of volunteering in the community, and his strong family support, prior to delivering the sentence. But he also considered the media exposure and public shaming that Christiansen has been subject to since charges were laid against him one year after the incident, reiterating legal opinion that such scrutiny constitutes a form of punishment in and of itself, and acts as a deterrent for others. When such an incident takes place in a community such as ours, media coverage is bound to be intense. In this case, public interest swelled when traffic-camera footage was released, showing Christiansen leaning over the victims in the crosswalk, then apparently leaving the scene. But while the footage stoked anger in the community at large, the presumption of innocence was always to be upheld, as it should be in even the most heinous criminal cases that have yet to have their day in court. If public scrutiny – and shaming of the man accused – served as a punishment before guilt was determined, would the accused then not be unfairly punished had he been found not-guilty? It should be noted that Christiansen only pleaded guilty last week to charges of “failing to stop at an accident scene involving bodily harm,” after his trial, set for earlier this month, was cancelled just a few days before its scheduled start date. In addition to their physical injuries, the long, drawn-out legal process has taken its toll on the victims, who told Peace Arch News at the start of the sentencing hearing last week that they didn’t understand why it took nearly three years for the case to be closed. While it’s evident Christansen feels remorse – he was visibly emotional while addressing the court – had he pleaded guilty when he was first charged nearly two years ago, perhaps the public scrutiny and shaming he endured would have been reduced.
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Reality of fear Editor: Re: Watt’s terror warning ‘fearmongering’, Sept. 23; No plan to incite fear – Watts, Sept. 25. I am the former Pacific Region director of enforcement for the Canada Border Security Agency. I am also a supporter of Dianne Watts for MP for South Surrey-White Rock, in part out of concern for the security of Canadians, which is being properly addressed by Watts and by our Conservative government. I hope my comments are not seen as fearmongering, as all references to the security of Canadians appear to be interpreted by the left. I am concerned that Canadians do not recognize that we are under a real threat from terrorism in our country. Further, I am concerned about the recent reaction in my riding to the threat of terrorism in our country and the reaction to our military response to it overseas. The terrorist threat is real. A Conservative government is the only one I see recognizing this threat and prepared to deal with it. I did not like the way the fightterrorism message was delivered in the recent Conservative HQ handout to our riding, but am more dismayed by the other two parties reactions to it and the political opportunism they are attempting to gain from it. Just last week, another two persons in Canada have been convicted of terrorist acts by plotting to blow up a train. We have seen Canadian Forces members killed by terrorist acts and our Houses of Parliament attacked. We see individuals in Canada leave to join terrorist organizations overseas. Why is it so politically incorrect to recognize there is a threat to Canadians by terrorists and acknowledge it as a priority to deal with the threat? I would rather have a federal government that openly recognizes this real terrorist threat and is prepared to make every effort to protect us and our country. Terrorist threats to Canadians will only increase without a federal government that is committed to fight terrorism here and abroad. Rob Johnston, Surrey Q An open letter to Dianne Watts. As an admirer of your three terms as Surrey’s mayor, your bid to represent us in Ottawa was encouraging. It gave me hope that, unlike our current MP, you would be a strong voice advocating for our needs in Parliament. After seeing your “jihad” flyer, though, I realized you’ve become just another mouthpiece for the Tory machine. Have you forgotten what really keeps us awake at night – things like education, health, transit and public safety? Let’s not forget affordable housing; if we can’t afford to live here, we won’t have a bedroom for a terrorist to lurk in. Although I’m still undecided as to who I’ll cast my vote for on Oct. 19, your tasteless flyer has taken one of those choices off the list. Anthony Manning, White Rock
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Mixed reviews for message delivered to South Surrey-White Rock homes. Q I did not receive the said flyer. Had I done so I would have applauded the government for taking this stance. Rather than call it fearmongering, call it what it is, it is reality. I found it reassuring that Diane Watts with our federal government is looking out for our best interests. Have we forgotten so soon what happened on the Hill? If you “sympathize with the plight of Syrian refugees,” put yourself in their shoes and imagine that happening here. The picture of “smiling ISIS soldiers in their trucks” – didn’t that happen in Europe during the Second World War but with Hitler in control? How short our memories are. Merle MacDonald, Surrey Q When I opened my mailbox last week to find a flyer screaming “we will fight jihadist terrorist at home and abroad,” I honestly thought it was someone’s idea of a sick joke. I then flipped it over to see Dianne Watts smiling from the other side of the paper. At that point, I realized it was no joke and, in fact, was more sad than sick. Terrorism is a serious problem and, as such, requires a serious response, not bellicose political propaganda masquerading as strength. Canada is strong; however, our country is weakened by the playground politics reflected in this flyer. First, the images threaten us with idle words from faceless terrorists, “you will not feel secure in your bedrooms.” Next, they attempt to portray Thomas Mulcair and Justin Trudeau as feckless leaders with no plan to combat terrorism when, in fact, these leaders have more nuanced solutions to terrorism than those who conceived of this flyer would seem capable of understanding. The Canadian military has a proud tradition, deservedly respected around the world, of responding with courage, intelligence and measured force to real security threats at home and abroad, in times of war and in times of peace. This undignified flyer put out by Watts’ campaign is an affront to that
tradition and to the intelligence of the Canadian electorate. It is obvious that terrorists and those who conceived of this Conservative flyer both employ fear. Terrorists are torturing and killing to spread fear and achieve their goals; the Conservatives behind this flyer are spreading that fear in order to win an election. How sad is that? Stephen Crozier, White Rock Q Dianne Watts is quoted as saying the Conservative stance on intervention to defeat ISIS was instrumental in her decision to run for the Conservatives. I suppose Watts happily supports the Harper government’s decision to sell military equipment to Saudi Arabia – rather conflicting policy if they expect to defeat ISIS. But perhaps she does not know that it is the Saudi government’s export of Islamic Wahhabism that is the root of ISIS fundamentalism? That the Saudi government spends billions building mosques, madrasas and Sunni cultural centres across the Muslin world, including Nigeria. I can assure Watts that the Boko Haram does not include Canada in its imagined Caliphate. And what is the purpose of all this massive investment – it is to spread its version of radical Sunni Islam – the Wahhabism that propels ISIS. So Watts is happy to support the foreign policy of the Harper government, a militaristic gun seller. I wonder if the voters of South Surrey want this type of Canada. Just maybe they want to return to the Blue Beret era when Canada counted in the world. Beryl Kirk, Surrey Q I was pleased to see Liberal candidate Judy Higginbotham speak out about the fearmongering tactics of Dianne Watts as someone who would keep us more secure. Indeed, there is much to be afraid of here in Surrey and everywhere. But all the stabbings, shootings and murders by criminals that Watts – and now the current mayor – have yet to suppress gives me concern about safety and the hypocrisy. Bill Pavlik, Surrey
Re: A campaign offensive hits home, Sept. 23 I can’t believe all the venomous comments towards Dianne Watts’ flyer is an accurate representation of our community. Not all Muslims are jihadists but all jihadists are Muslims. What am I supposed to believe when I see video clips of jihadist decapitations with verbal warning our time is coming? We have 1,400 years of Muslim history, and every country they dominate has been subjugated to Sharia law which in turn has enslaved all non-Muslim residents of that country. Where are the moderate Muslims? We don’t hear or see any of them stand up in opposition to the Muslim jihadists. And why aren’t the rich Muslim countries doing something more about the refugees they are creating? Because, what we are witnessing is a covert Islamic program in their intention of subjugating the world to their ideology. P. Bistritan, Surrey Q The five letter writers who criticized Conservative candidate, Dianne Watts, on the letters page of the Peach Arch News were like piranhas in a feeding frenzy. They were complaining about a flyer which came to their door, and said it was meant to frighten readers into voting Conservative. The flyer may have been upsetting to these sensitive letter writers, but it was the truth and sometimes the truth hurts. As Watts, who did not mean to be a fearmonger, said: terrorism is a real and serious Dianne Watts issue and ISIS has clearly declared Canada as a target for terrorism. A recent National Post photo showed these terrorists had live Muslim men hog tied and suspended on a horizontal pole over a trail of gas which they were going to light and roast their prisoners. This brand of Islamic tyrants have to be fought because they are like a disease that spreads and kills anyone, including other Muslims who won’t accept their view of Islam. L. Wright, Surrey Q I am a regular reader of your paper and I can’t help but notice the lack of balance in parts of your paper. For example, in the letters to the editor the only letters you publish in A campaign offensive hits home are letters against Dianne Watts. These letters appear to be co-ordinated by opposing political parties, which is fine except you fail to publish letters on both sides of this issue. There are always many sides to an issue, please try to ensure you represent opposing views in your paper. Lorne Duthie, Surrey Editor’s note: No pro-Watts letters on this topic were received prior to publication of the Sept. 23 edition.
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Driver ‘prays every day’ for victims Sutherland said Monday. i from page 1 In a statement of fact agreed upon Running partners Nola Carlson by both Crown counsel Michael and Shelley Lammers were both Fortino and defence lawyer present at the sentencing, nearly Emmet Duncan, the court heard 34 months after the incident, at Friday’s sentencing hearing that which took place at the intersecLammers and Carlson were hit by tion of 32 Avenue and 152 Street Christiansen’s white BMW SUV around 7:40 p.m. on Dec. 3, 2012. as they jogged across a marked The guilty plea put a halt to crosswalk legally. It was dark and a scheduled nine-day trial for raining at the time, the statement which both women – who have confirmed, but both women – who filed victim-impact statements had been jogging at the tail end of chronicling an extremely difficult their regular running group – were recovery period – expressed relief wearing clothing with reflective following the sentencing hearing. strips and headlamps. After the sentence was proLammers suffered severe head nounced, Carlson told reporters injuries (including traumatic they had both been “well prebrain injuries and bleeding in pared” for the ultimate outcome. the brain), broken ribs, a colBut Carlson emphasized Monlapsed lung and back fractures, day that had it not been for the while Carlson suffered broken prompt actions of “Good SamariEvan Seal photo tans” on the scene, they might Barry Christiansen leaves court. cheekbones, facial lacerations and bruising. Both were airlifted have lost their lives. to Royal Columbian Hospital in “We were left lying in the road – we could well have been hit again and killed,” New Westminster. Christiansen remained at the scene, first moving his she said. The case has received sustained public and media vehicle out of the intersection and then to a parking scrutiny since police released a traffic-camera lot 40 metres away, reportedly telling Good Samarivideo that showed the impact and, shortly after- tans who rushed to help the women that “I didn’t see ward, a figure – identified in court as Christiansen them” and asking another bystander to call 911. But he ultimately left – “panicked,” Duncan said – – approach the two victims, lean over them, then while police pursued early reports that the women rapidly leave the camera frame. The charges hinged on the fact that while Chris- had been struck by a black car. In announcing the sentence, Sutherland said he tiansen actually lingered at the scene, he did nothhad taken into full account victim-impact stateing to help his victims before leaving. Sutherland said Christiansen had “failed in his ments submitted by Lammers and Carlson, previresponsibility to remain at the scene” of the incident. ous case law suggesting that a conditional sentence “He knew he had struck them, but he never was warranted and also the subsequent impact offered or tried to assist them, never identified of Christiansen’s actions on his own life – which, himself (to police) as the driver and responded to he emphasized, could not be compared with the police in a way that frustrated their investigation,” effects of the incident suffered by the two women. Sutherland also noted that no charges had been laid with regard to the manner of Christiansen’s driving, adding that although he had not offered help, others who arrived on the scene within a minute of the incident – including some with medical training – were able to offer immediate assistance. “His failure to fulfill his duties did not cause the injuries,” Sutherland said, “and, arguably, did not exacerbate them.” The judge noted Christiansen’s record as a community volunteer and the continuing support of family. He said those who had written testimonial letters agreed that his actions were “out of character.” Hosted by Character Abbotsford Sutherland added that case law supports the idea that the shame and media exposure Christiansen has received since being identified as the driver does constitute a form of punishment, and fulfilled some of the requirements of denunciation and deterrence called for under the law. The judge also noted that Christiansen’s guilty plea will likely have a bearing on civil actions that are being brought against him by both victims. Following the delivery of the sentence, Christiansen was embraced by family members before leaving the court and walking past the victims and a group of their friends and family without visibly acknowledging them. At his sentencing hearing Friday, however, a tearful Christensen had told the court, in an emotionchoked voice, that he prays “every day” for the two women joggers he knocked down. “I want their full recovery so that they can (regain) health and happiness,” he said. “But I don’t know why it all had to take so long,” WAB KINEW DR. AVIS GLAZE PETER LEGGE Lammers told Peace Arch News after the hearing. Lammers’ impact statement said she has suffered memory loss, inability to concentrate, chronic depression and thoughts of suicide since her injuries. “I’m relieved the driver has taken some responsibility for what has happened,” Carlson told PAN Friday. After sentencing, Carlson said that she and Lammers hoped the case sends a message to drivers that, if they are involved in an accident in which they have injured someone, the best thing to do is to stay on the scene and lend assistance. “It’s the human thing to do, the moral thing to do, Media Partner: and it’s going to cost far less in the long run.”
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Business group hosts all five Surrey ridings Kevin Diakiw Black Press
Patrick Carpentier sat in a Surrey allcandidates meeting Thursday night with a slightly bemused look on his face. A resident in the riding of Surrey-Centre, he said he was leaning toward NDP but had his mind open should anyone win him over. The event was held in front of a crowd of about 200 at Eaglequest Golf Course. Hosted by the Surrey Board of Trade (SBOT) and Fraser Valley Real Estate Board, the event largely attracted business groups, along with a healthy sampling of party followers. All five Surrey ridings were represented, with each getting a random question and every candidate getting one minute to answer. Candidates for South Surrey-White Rock were asked what they would do about skills training to support job opportunities specific to the immigration population. Conservative Dianne Watts said there are several programs underway. “So we have a vast opportunity, because we have people we can put to work that have the skills that we need,� Watts said. “The Conservative government has done numerous things in terms of the programs and funding to all of these programs.� Green candidate Larry Colero said training has to be geared to a new economy, which will include clean industry. He said it’s important to look at the skills immigrants come with and “leveraging� those in the best way possible. Liberal Judy Higginbotham said skills training is “absolutely imperative� to the future of Canada.
Temporary foreign workers should be Conservative Harpreet Singh said 43 of the assisted to get the skills they need to advance officers requested are already “on the road.� training where possible. Singh said he would be having town hall “What better citizens could we have than meetings to discuss issues and solutions. the ones that come over here to work, and Surrey-Centre candidates were asked what help make our country just a little bit better,� they would do to increase business between Higginbotham said. Surrey and abroad. New Democrat Pixie Hobby said skills New Democrat Jasbir Sandhu, the incumtraining is “absolutely crucial.� bent, said “we need to set up support offices She said equally important are the skills in other countries to direct trade here.� immigrants bring to the country. To that Conservative Sucha Thind said that by end, the NDP would restore the Foreign lowering taxes, businesses can grow. Kevin Diakiw photo Credit Credential Program. Liberal Randeep Sarai said two out of three Hobby also said the NDP would initiate Surrey candidates respond to questions. jobs are fuelled by exports, so the port needs a grant program for professional bodies to to be expanded, as do embassies abroad. needed immediately, but she favours educastandardize credential recognition. At the end, the bemused look on SurreySurrey-Newton candidates were asked tion, early intervention and reintegration. Centre resident Carpentier’s face turned to “Without those elements, no amount of one of bewilderment. Asked if he heard what they would do about crime prevention. Green Pamela Sangha said guns and gang policing is going to be enough to tackle the anything to change him mind about how he’s violence need to be addressed, and that pre- challenges faced by our youth,� Sims said. voting, he said “absolutely nothing.� vention at a young age is key. “We need programs that will give them something else to do,� Sangha said. A gorgeous garden or planter is easy-peasy Liberal Sukh Dhaliwal said the with this collection of coordinated colours Conservatives have wasted too designed to blend together beautifully. much money building jails, not- We've done our part. All you have to do is get 'em in the ground pointy side up. ing it should be used for programs to help youth avoid getting Reg. 14.99 involved in the wrong element. 16 SAVE LARGE He said under a Liberal gov$ BULBS 5 JAZZBERRY CHARISMA PRINCE TRIO SUN SHOWERS ernment, the 100 officers requested by Surrey would be delivered “right now.� Screaming good buy on New Democrat Jinny Sims, spring blooming Daffodils! the Surrey-Newton incumbent, 3 varieties: Ice Follies, Pacific Coast and Tete a Tetes. are a special type of colourful Heather agreed that those officers are 5 quality bulbs per pack.
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Pattullo seismic work scrapped Jeff Nagel Black Press
TransLink is abandoning most of its plan to rehabilitate the 80-yearold Pattullo Bridge and will instead do minimal repairs in hopes a replacement bridge can be built as soon as possible. It was to start a two-year $100-million upgrade next spring to replace the bridge deck and perform the first phase of seismic strengthening. But TransLink officials have been warned the seismic portion now looks much more challenging, with a price tag that was set to soar, if it could be done at all. “It’s cost-prohibitive,� TransLink infrastructure management and engineering vice-president Fred Cummings said Friday. “We can’t continue to spend money because we don’t have a technical solution to extend the life of the bridge.� TransLink will proceed to replace the bridge deck with a concrete one and shelve the multi-phase seismic work. It will mean less short-term disruption for drivers. Work is expected to take place over about five months next summer, instead of 18 months, and TransLink expects to keep two lanes open at all times, without any of the complete bridge closures previously forecast. The bridge, which is 30 years past its 50-year design life, remains vulnerable to being knocked out of service by a moderate earthquake, river erosion or a ship collision. How long the existing Pattullo can stay in service before it must be closed
is uncertain. “On the outside, probably 10 years,� Cummings estimated, adding it depends how rapidly the bridge deteriorates. TransLink staff monitor it daily and conduct detailed weekly inspections. He said it’s urgent to solve the question of how to pay for the Pattullo replacement as soon as possible. The bridge replacement was one of the projects that would have immediately advanced had voters not rejected a 0.5 per cent sales tax increase to fund transportation in this year’s plebiscite. But many observers expected the new bridge would get built regardless of the vote. Tolls are expected to cover much of the region’s share of the $1-billion cost of the new Pattullo, with one-third each coming from the provincial and federal governments, but there’s still a $90 million expected shortfall in toll revenue over 10 years that must come from somewhere else. TransLink officials say chopping the rehabilitation spending from $100 million down to $25 million means the other $75 million can be put towards the replacement project. Even if the remaining funding is quickly found, the earliest a new bridge could be open is five years – after two years of design and procurement, and three years of construction. The change in the Pattullo strategy was outlined in a presentation to the TransLink board, in its first open public meeting since promising to end its policy of making all decisions behind closed doors.
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he long-anticipated Grandview Heights Aquatic Centre in South Surrey is nearing completion, and is expected to open to the public in January. The new facility, at 168 Street and 24 Avenue, is to feature a 50-metre competitive pool, a leisure pool, water slides, diving towers and also a weight room. Though it won’t officially open until the new year, it is expected to be completed next month, and members of one local user group have told Peace Arch News they’ve been invited to check out the facility early. In August, the pools were filled in order to test the mechanical systems, and waterside testing and other work took place earlier this month, according to the Grandview Heights Aquatic Centre Facebook page. The Grandview project has been in the works for nearly three years; it was announced in 2012 alongside plans for a similar pool in Guildford, and was originally expected to be completed by the summer of 2014. The Guildford Aquatic Centre opened last March. However, despite delays with the Grandview project, Surrey city staff say it will come in on budget, and perhaps even under the
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Grandview Aquatic Centre’s unique slanted roofline. $55-million price tag. “We did our homework,” Jean Lamontagne, Surrey’s manager of planning and development told Black Press. “Hopefully we’ll actually have some money left over… I don’t recall the last time I had a project that went over. We’re very careful because at the end of the day that’s public money.” On Sept. 14, staff received city council’s approval to spend an extra $95,000 on project management, but Lamontagne said the funds were within the budget. “We just finished the Guildford pool recently and that one is under warranty and we’re finalizing deficiencies. We’re kind of busy with that one, so we decided to get a consultant to do that part of the work on this project,” he said.
The Grandview project has not been without detractors, dating back to 2012 when initial designs and plans were rolled out. Back then, various user groups – including swim and diving clubs – banded together in an effort to convince the city to build something larger, in order to hold provincial and national-level swim meets. It would have also allowed multiple groups to use the pool at the same time, while also providing deck space for dry-land training. The groups appeared as a delegation to city council in March 2012 and received what one member called “a frosty reception.” Another member, Surrey’s Brittany Reimer – a Canadian Olympian – was also in attendance, saying “It’s too bad… a (bigger) facility is valuable for everyone.” However, despite the earlier criticisms, most are now happy to see the pool nearing completion. If nothing else, it should ease the scheduling burden placed on the South Surrey Indoor Pool. “I’ve heard it’s a gorgeous building, and even if it’s not perfect, it will still be better than where we’re at now, and it will be really nice for our kids not to have to go all the way downtown to train,” said White Rock Divers founder Bev Boys. “We’re very excited.”
Above, work on the inside of the Grandview Aquatic Centre – including filling the pool with water and testing out the slide – continues this month. The pool is expected to open in January, and will mean more local training time for diving (left) and swimming programs.
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School celebrates Students, teachers, parents and faculty of past and present gathered at Ocean Cliff Elementary earlier this month to celebrate the school’s 25th anniversary. The celebrations took place Sept. 18 at the 12550 20 Ave. school, and featured presentations by the original principal, Wayne Morris, a performance by Grade 4 and 5 students on taiko drums, a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the school’s brand new playground and a Family Fun Fair organized by the school’s parent advisory committee.
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Surrey RCMP is set to host a third series of presentations centered on safety and crime prevention, as part of the Neighbourhood Safety Campaign. Between Oct. 13 and 29, RCMP will host five events – including one in South Surrey and one in Cloverdale. On Oct. 28 at 6:30 p.m., the campaign will come to South Meridian Elementary (16244 13 Ave.) and the Cloverdale event is set for Oct. 29 at Martha Currie Elementary (5811 184 St.), also at 6:30 p.m. Since January, Surrey RCMP have been hosting the community forums to inform residents about strategies to reduce crime in their own neighbourhoods.
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Grade 4 and 5 students at Ocean Cliff Elementary perform on taiko drums at the school’s recent 25th anniversary celebration, which took place Sept. 18. “The feedback we received from past participants has shown us that residents are eager to have these open discussions with police, and work together to address crime and nuisance issues,� said RCMP Supt. Shawn Gill. “Our hope is that more residents will take proactive steps towards being the change they want to see in their neighbourhoods.� For more information, visit www.surrey.rcmp.ca
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Premier’s speech at UBCM focuses on small towns, fire prevention
Rural communities in spotlight Tom Fletcher Black Press
Premier Christy Clark peppered her annual address to local politicians with spending announcements Friday, mostly aimed at smaller and rural communities. Clark emphasized the outsized contribution of small resource communities to the provincial economy, and said the extra help is made possible by the B.C. government’s spending control that has left three straight budget surpluses. A $75 million “rural dividend” will be available over three years to communities of fewer than 25,000 people that are outside urban areas. The fund is to diversify local economies, but details won’t be released until March 2016. Clark warned of increasingly severe forest fire seasons due to planetary warming, announcing a $10 million top-up to B.C.’s forest fire prevention program to control fuel in interface areas. The program started in 2004 and has been criticized for focusing on local plans rather than action. The forests ministry says more than 780 square kilometres have been treated so far. Clark also announced a $90 million extension to the infrastructure fund for small communities, which started last year and is funded 50/50 by the federal and provincial governments. It’s available to communities under 100,000 people, covering up to two thirds of eligible projects, with applications accepted starting Oct. 30. Urban communities will likely benefit most from a $5 million addition to the province’s
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Premier Christy Clark addresses municipal politicians at last week’s UBCM in Vancouver. “guns and gangs” strategy, which targets prolific and gang-related offenders and school programs to warn young people away from gang involvement. While Clark received a standing ovation before and after her speech to the Union of B.C. Municipalities convention in Vancouver, discussion before her arrival showed not everyone is pleased with the government’s direction. An event that began with a small pro-
test outside against the Site C dam project, beginning on the Peace River, ended with a resolution to reverse Victoria’s forced exclusion of the affected land from the agricultural land reserve. The province imposed four-year election terms on local governments before last year’s municipal elections. At the convention, delegates reversed their long-standing position and called on the province to provide recall legislation for local councils.
B.C. municipal leaders voted by a slim margin last week to urge the province to enable online voting in time for the 2018 local elections. The resolution from Osoyoos was passed by 51 per cent of delegates at the Union of B.C. Municipalities convention in an electronic vote Wednesday after it had initially been declared defeated in a show of hands. Advocates say the convenience of online voting could boost the dismal turnout of municipal elections and engage many more young people. Vancouver Coun. Andrea Reimer said no municipality would be forced to adopt online voting; the aim is merely to make it an available option for communities and individuals that want it. But Saanich Coun. Vic Derman warned there’s no way to guarantee an online voter is casting their ballot in privacy, without someone else directing or manipulating them. “It does affect one’s privacy of vote that should take place behind a screen at a ballot box,” said Lorne Lewis, a Sunshine Coast Regional District director. The close vote suggests the issue is having increasing trouble gaining traction. A similar UBCM motion in 2011 passed by a two-to-one margin.
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Reducing salt, increasing fibre among tips for healthier eating habits
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he Seniors Health Network each month poses a question to health-care professionals. This month, the following hypothetical question was posed to Dr. Marcus Lem, Medical Health Officer, Fraser Health I simply hate cooking now. I can’t be bothered to prepare a large meal now that I’m on my own but I worry I’m not getting a well balanced diet. 1. Replace fats and salts. Reduce your risk of high blood pressure, heart disease and stroke by using healthy alternatives to add flavour and spice to your meals. Try olive and canola oil and enjoy baked, rather than fried chips. Herbs like thyme, basil and turmeric add flavour and are a great alternative to salt. 2. Increase your fibre. Reduce your risk of heart disease, intestinal illnesses and certain types of cancer by eating more fruits and vegetables, as well as whole grain products such as
brown rice and bread. 3. Increase calcium and vitamin D. By increasing your intake of calcium and vitamin D you can help prevent bone loss that can lead to osteoporosis. Eat or drink low-fat dairy products such as skim milk and yogurt, fortified cereals, juices, green leafy vegetables or canned fish with soft bones such as salmon. You can also talk to your doctor, or pharmacist, about supplements. 4. Eat a properly balanced meal. A healthy meal for seniors should consist of half a plate of brightly colored fruits or vegetables, a quarter plate of low fat proteins such as meat, fish, tofu or legumes and a quarter plate of whole grains such as brown rice or bread. 5. Buy frozen fruits and veggies. Fresh vegetables may be expensive out of season and may not keep well. Frozen fruits and vegetables are just as nutritious and they can be purchased in bulk and used as needed.
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Eating a well-balanced diet, including plenty of vegetables and fruits, is essential to maintaining good health, says a Fraser Health official. The BC Ministry of Health has produced a Healthy Eating for Seniors Handbook, which includes nutritional information and healthy recipes. The handbook is
available by calling 811 and you can also speak with a dietician at this number. Additionally, for those who simply hate cooking, there are lots
of alternatives. Prepared meals are available at many local grocery stores and come in sizes suitable for single seniors. There are a number of local catering companies that will deliver prepared meals. For those needing cooking lessons or help preparing foods, try the local community kitchens. If you are experiencing financial challenges, many local churches offer free meal programs, Kent Street Seniors Center offers reasonably priced meals or call volunteer services at SOURCES 604-542-4357 or Seniors Come Share Society 604- 531-940 and they can assist you. The South Surrey White Rock Seniors Health Network is a coalition of seniors service providers funded by the Peace Arch Hospital & Community Health Foundation, and working under the auspices of the Mayor of White Rock’s office. If you have a question for publication, please email seniorshealthnetworksswr@ gmail.com
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Non-Invasive Osteoarthritis Treatment with Laser Cold Laser Therapy reduces pain by helping the body to naturally repair tissues a ected by osteoarthritis Osteoarthritis is caused by progressive wear and tear on our joints resulting in a gradual breakdown of joint cartilage. e a ected cartilage loses exibility, lessening it's ability to absorb shock. It becomes more susceptible to damage and slowly wears away, causing the bones to come closer together and eventually grind. Neighbouring tendons and ligaments also become over-stretched as they try to compensate for this breakdown. ese changes cause painful in ammation of the tissues around the joint, and over time can become very debilitating.
e second step uses an infrared light pad at 830nm, reaching deeper into the muscle layers, as well as the tendons and ligaments. e third step includes an infrared laser wand at 840nm that is placed speci cally on the a ected areas by a trained laser therapist. is light is very concentrated and targets the deepest structures, stimulating healing in and around ligaments, cartilage, joints, and even bone.
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Cold Laser erapy breaks the cycle of degenerating cartilage by delivering light-based energy to cells of tissues that have been a ected by osteoarthritis and are not healing fast enough, or at all. is energy stimulates speci c chemical reactions in the cell to enable and accelerate the healing proces s, res ult ing in re d u ce d in ammation and the elimination of pain. e light energy delivered by Cold Laser erapy helps the cells to naturally overcome and stop in ammation. is reduces arthritis pain, often after relatively few treatments. More importantly, this also allows the cells to undertake the next phase of repair and healing. Especially the infrared light energy activates and promotes the natural cartilage growth process by increasing the production of cellular energy (ATP). It also stimulates the bone cells to replicate and produce new healthy bone tissue. And it increases the ability of blood cells to deliver oxygen and nutrients required for healing of the a ected cells.
White Rock Resident Solves Chronic Knee Pain and Avoids Surgery Ms. M had su ered for a long time from osteoarthritis in both of her knees, leading to increasingly debilitating levels of pain. She was having great dif culty walking for longer periods of time as well as going up and down stairs. Sleeping through the night had also become a problem, because the pain would wake her. It came to be normal for her to rely on painkillers to help her function on a day to day basis.
When Ms. M went back to Solaj two months after her last treatment for a check-up and “refresher” treatment (commonly suggested for those with signi cant arthritis), she continued to have no pain in her knee and she has been able to keep up with her new, increased level of physical activity.
Over the years, she had undertaken numerous A while later, Solaj received a message from Ms. M: therapies and treatments to stem the tide of Email from Ms. M: increasing pain without much success. Even full knee replacement surgery on her left knee only “I had become very despondent after a number of years with extremely painful helped to a degree, leaving her with signi cant arthritic knees. One arthroscopic procedure and one complete knee discomfort in the replaced knee even well after replacement later I continued to deal with one extremely painful arthritic the expected post surgical healing time. knee that did not require replacing and remained dependent on prescription pain medication in order to function on a very basic level. After Ms. M visited Solaj Wellness Centre to learn more about Cold Laser erapy she Then I read an article in our local paper submitted by the Solaj Wellness decided that she would give it a try on her right knee (the knee that had not yet been Centre about Cold Laser Therapy. The main point I took from the article was replaced), in the hope that she might be able to avoid knee replacement surgery on that it would relieve pain and alleviate the need for pain medication. I was that knee. willing to try anything that might achieve that goal. After the rst four treatment sessions, Ms. M experienced signi cantly less I met with Dr. Melanie Rapoport of the Solaj Wellness Centre for a discomfort in her knee and she could nally sleep throughout the night without consultation. After our discussion there was no question I was going to give being woken up by pain. And after just two weeks of treatment sessions, she stopped the laser therapy a try and Dr. Mel began my treatment immediately. After taking pain medication altogether. Having had to take painkillers on a daily basis for only two weeks of treatment I could function without any pain medication years and putting up with their unpleasant side e ects, being able to discontinue her although there was still some discomfort in the knee. I continued my course of daily painkiller regimen was another true milestone moment for her. treatment as prescribed by Dr. Mel and at eight weeks was completely pain free and able to function normally and am no longer dependent on medication As she progressed through her treatments, Ms. M’s knee continued to show in order to function. improvement. Soon she was able to take longer walks with her husband along the beach. She even started to ride the recumbent bike to help regain strength in her I would recommend anyone that is suffering with pain to definitely utilize knee. After 15 treatments over an 8 week period, Ms. M was able to stop her Cold Laser Therapy. It certainly worked for me.” treatments. She had virtually no knee pain, had continued to stay o pain medication and was able to become more active than she had been in years.
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Couple celebrates 72 years Melissa Smalley Staff Reporter
A White Rock couple who’ve known each other since they were kids celebrated 72 years of marriage this week. Cliff and Grace Thitchener grew up across the street from one another in Winnipeg, and although their romance would later blossom, Cliff told Peace Arch News last week it wasn’t exactly love at first sight. “She was just another kid on the street in those days,” Cliff, 92, said with a laugh. It wasn’t until Cliff joined the Navy – he was only 16 at the time, and confessed he lied about his age to get in – that the friendship began to blossom into something more, when the young sailor would return home on breaks from duty. As their relationship grew – Cliff, who was stationed in Halifax, recalls Grace would write him a letter every day – the couple decided to take the plunge, after Cliff proposed (engagement ring and all) through the mail. They wed on Sept. 29, 1943 at Grace’s home – the same house she was born in – and later had two daughters. The family moved out west in 1965, living in Vancouver, then Delta and Chilliwack, before finally settling in White Rock. In their retirement years, the Thitcheners spent many weeks travelling in their RV. Some of their favourite places to visit were in the Southern U.S., Cliff recalled, including Palm Springs and the Grand Canyon. Though the couple did not have plans to commemorate their anniversary – Grace,
89, suffers from Alzheimer’s and now resides in Evergreen Baptist Campus of Care – they visit as often as possible with their nearby family
members, including five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. As for maintaining a happy marriage for more than seven decades, Cliff said
communication is the key. “A lot of the times you don’t agree with one another, but you just have to talk it out,” he said.
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Death of a Salesman Arthur Miller’s legendary Pulitzer Prize-winning drama Death of a Salesman comes to the stage of the Coast Capital Playhouse (1532 Johnston Rd.) Oct. 7-24 as White Rock Players Club first production of the 201516 season. The 1949 classic is a tragic study of the unravelling of the life and dreams of tired commercial traveler Willy Loman. Starring as Willy is club Alex Browne president Fred Partridge, with well-known local actress Jane Mantle in the equally famous role of Willy’s longsuffering, supportive wife, Linda. Also featured in the production, directed by Ryan Mooney, are Tom Gage and Edwin Perez as older son ‘Biff ’ – a major disappointment to Willy – and younger son ‘Happy,’ who attempts to act as peacemaker in a rapidly disintegrating family situation. Evening performances are at 8 p.m. Wednesday to Saturday, with 2:30 p.m. Sunday matinees on Oct. 11 and 18. A special Talk Back Thursday feature, Oct. 15, will allow audience members to discuss the show with the cast and the director immediately after the performance. Tickets ($22, $19 students, seniors and Coast Capital Savings members) can be purchased through www.whiterockplayers. ca, or from the theatre box, 604536-7535. The club’s annual audiencepleaser, the Christmas pantomime, will return Dec. 4 - Jan. 2, updating Charlotte Johnson’s 1960 script of Cinderella under the guidance of director Lisa Pavilionis.
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Marc Camoletti’s 1960s doorslammer farce Boeing, Boeing is set to hit the stage March 2-19 followed by Noel Coward’s brilliant 1930s comedy of manners Private Lives (April 13-30). The announced season closer will offer not one, but two versions of a classic comedy – a staging, on alternate nights, of both the male and female versions of Neil Simon’s The Odd Couple. To inquire about season ticket options, call 604-536-7535.
Joining him will be a new all-star backup band: Trevor Newman (bass), Marco Ibarra (drums) and Al Walker (guitar). All tickets are available from www.bluefrogstudios.ca or call 604-542-3055.
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Outside The Box White Rock’s Outside The Box Festival, a genre-challenging celebration of art in fibre, will conclude Show and Tell, Wednesday, Sept. 30, 7-9 p.m.at White Rock Community Centre’s Room C. (15154 Russell Ave.). Festival co-ordinator and multidisciplinary artist Alicia Ballard will welcome members of the community who bring treasured fibre-based pieces that they have discovered or inherited as heirlooms and share the story behind each one. For more information visit outsidetheboxwhiterock.webs.com
Harpdog & Little Victor Canadian harmonica legend Harpdog Brown and internationally-acclaimed guitarist and blues maverick Little Victor will team up for a show with Brown’s Travelin’ Blues Show band, Saturday Oct. 3, 8 p.m. at the Rhumba Room of the Pacific Inn, 1160 King George Blvd. Victor has been dubbed “King of Grit,” and his music praised as “the antithesis of meaningless virtuosity,” while the largerthan-life Brown is renowned for keeping his music real, and – given the chemistry between the two – live music fans can expect what the sponsor, White Rock Blues Society, is calling a “unique blend of old school, down-home blues.” Tickets are available at Surfside Music and Vintage Guitars, or
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Blue Frog Studios Coming up on a busy fall schedule of outstanding concerts at Blue Frog Studios, Supernatural – A Santana Experience, featuring White Rock’s own Doug Towle on guitar has added a second show at 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 3, after selling out the 7 p.m. show.
And Grammy Award-winning 1980s country crossover sensation Juice Newton will revisit such hits as Queen of Hearts and Angel of the Morning, featuring her trademark emotional powerhouse sound, Thursday, Oct. 8 at 9 p.m. (a 7 p.m. show is already sold out). Canadian rock legend Jerry ‘Mama Let Him Play’ Doucette will be at the venue to revisit such hits as All I Wanna Do, Down The Road, Coming Up Roses and Run Buddy Run on Oct. 16 and 17 (7 p.m. each night).
The original vampire thriller, Dracula, is back and bat-winging its way to Surrey – as well as venues in Vancouver and Maple Ridge – this October. The shape-shifting Count will alight at Surrey Arts Centre Oct. 8-10, at Vancouver’s Metro Theatre (Oct. 14-24) and at the ACT, Maple Ridge (Oct. 27-31). For this production, Ellie King, ever-imaginative artistic director of Royal Canadian Theatre Company, is reviving the 1927 John Balderston-Hamilton Deane stage version of Bram Stoker’s famed gothic novel with a distinctly 1890s steampunk look. While the transformational Transylvanian is played more or less traditionally by Kurtis Maguire, his old nemesis, vampire expert Dr. Abraham Van Helsing, has been reincarnated as the beautiful, and equally mysterious, ‘Dr. Anna Van Helsing’ (Kathryn Stewart). Her daunting task is to protect innocent Lucy (Elyse Maloway), fiancée of Jonathan Harker (Surrey’s Adam Olgui) and daughter of Dr. Seward (Paul Fisher) who presides over a sanitarium in the English countryside. Aaron Paul Stewart plays Dracula’s maniacal helper Renfield, with Hannah Williams and supplying comedy relief as the superstitious maid Miss Wells and sanitarium attendant Butterworth. Dracula runs at Surrey Arts Centre (13750 88 Ave.) from Oct. 8 to 10 at 8 p.m. – with an additional matinee Saturday (Oct. 10) at 4 p.m. Tickets ($28, $18 seniors, $85 family pack of four tickets) are available online at tickets.surrey.ca or by phone at 604-501-5566.
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he Surrey Eagles went winless over two games at the BCHL Showcase out in Chilliwack last week, losing to the Merritt Centennials and Powell River Kings. The 5-3 loss to Merritt Thursday at the Prospera Centre – a game the Eagles led until the third period – came despite a twogoal effort from Kyle Star and three points each from Ty Westgard and John Wesley. Thanks to a pair of power-play markers from the 20-year-old Star – who was playing in his first two games of season – the Eagles led 2-0 after the opening 20 minutes, and made it 3-0 early in the second when Westgard potting another goal with the man-advantage. And though the Cents found the back of
the net with a power-play goal of their own took a holding penalty. But instead of midway through the second when Colin capitalizing on the power-play, it was the Grannary beat goaltender Justin LaForest, Cents who found the back of the net – the Birds still had the game largely under twice – with Grannary and Brett Jewell control heading into the final potting shorthanded goals 1:01 frame. ❝We started out apart to seal the victory. But things unravelled for the “We started out really well, really well… but Eagles in the third, as Merritt going up by three, but we just let we just let it slip scored four unanswered goals in it slip away, ” said Eagles coach away.❞ the final 12 minutes to steal two Blaine Neufeld. Blaine Neufeld points. “You don’t ever want to give The Centennials’ first goal of up chances on a power play, but Eagles coach the period, which cut the lead hopefully we learned from it, and to 3-2, came 8:16 into the period, when we won’t make the same mistakes again.” Nick Jermain scored on the power-play, LaForest was tagged with the loss for and Gavin Gould tied the game less than a Surrey, despite making 35 saves. minute later. Unlike Thursday’s effort, in which they The Eagles had a chance to reclaim their jumped out to an early lead, Friday’s game lead midway through the period, however, against Powell River went the opposite way when Merritt defenceman Nick Fiorentino for the Eagles, who fell 4-2 to the first-place
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Wins in the ring Surrey boxers collected their fair share of hardware at a recent battle in Seattle. Competing at the Sea Mar Youth Boxing Tournament on Sept. 20, Eric Basran, 16, used his superior speed and counter-punching ability to overwhelm his opponent in the 123-pound weight division, winning all three rounds in a unanimous decision. Following the match, Basran was also awarded a trophy for the Most Outstanding Fighter at the 28-bout tournament – a recognition rarely received by a Canadian. “Every fight he (Eric) is overcoming an experience edge factor that his opponent has,” said his coach Jerry Veerasammy. So far this year, Basran has a record of 4-1, including a silver medal at the Canadian Nationals. Also competing in the 123-pound division, Anmol Somal won his tournament final bout, making a number of in-fight adjustments to defeat a lefthanded opponent. Nate Harris, meanwhile, was the third Surrey fighter to emerge victorious in Seattle, winning his fight in the 141pound weight class.
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held in mid-September, Bayside’s U18 and U16 boys sides emerged victorious, each winning their respective Plate Finals. The U18 crew – made up mostly of under-17 players – lost just once in five games, with the lone blemish on sports@peacearchnews.com their record coming against a strong Celtic Barbarians On the pitch squad from Calgary. Among the highlights was a gameA pair of Bayside Rugby Club’s youth winning try scored by Jackson Silvestersquads came away with big victories Lee – and set up by John Jubenvil – earlier this month in North Vancouver. against the BC North Stars. At the North Star Sevens tournament,
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The U16s were similarly successful, winning the Plate Final against Capilano. The win was redemption for the Semiahmoo Peninsula crew, which began the tournament with a loss to Capilano. From there, they rebounded with wins over the BC North Stars and Meralomas en route to the Plate Final.
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i from page 23 “We had some momentum going into the third, but just like (Thursday), we couldn’t keep it going,” Neufeld said. Hawes completed his hat-trick when he scored his third of the night into an empty net with 32 seconds left in the game. With the two losses on the books, Surrey sits last in the BCHL’s sixteam Mainland Divison with a win-loss record of 1-5. The Wenatchee Wild – who’ve allowed just seven goals against in five games – are the current division and league leaders, with a perfect 5-0 record. The Eagles will look to get back into the win column today (Wednesday) when they travel back down the
A group of Surrey pickleball players – who are aiming to grow the game within the city – convened last weekend in South Surrey for an inaugural meetand-greet tournament. The event was held Saturday at the tennis courts behind the South Surrey Recreation Centre, and drew more than 70 players. So far, more than 150 players have joined the Surrey Pickleball Club, organizers say. Pickleball is a combination of badminton and tennis, and is typically played on a badminton court, but with lower nets similar to those used in tennis. The sport has been growing in popularity over the past five years, especially on the Semiahmoo Peninsula, where tournaments and other events are routinely held. In addition to promoting the game throughout the city, the new Surrey Pickleball Club is also aiming to have pickleball-only courts built within the city. For more on the club, visit www. surreypickleball.com
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Roster moves Wesley, an 18-yearold White Rock native, returned to the Eagles this season after he was one of the last cuts of the WHL’s Lethbridge Hurricanes. Wesley played 32 games in Surrey last season, tallying five goals and 21 assists, before his WHL rights were dealt from the Vancouver Giants to Lethbridge, and his new WHL club called him up to the major-junior level for the remainder of the season. In 31 games with the ’Canes, Wesley scored five goals and added five assists. His offence will no doubt be a welcome addition to the Birds’ attack – he is already fifth in team scoring despite playing just two games. “It was a little bit of a surprise – I thought Johnny would stick (in Lethbridge), but we’re really excited to have him back,” Neufeld said. Last week, Surrey also acquired forward Michael Merulla from the Coquitlam Express for future considerations. Merulla, a 19-year-old Pennsylvania native, split last season between the Express – where he had 17 points in 33 games – and the United States Hockey League’s Madison Capitals. Surrey added a third player – Harvard University-committed defenceman Nick Azar – this week, as well. He’d previously played in the USHL with Sioux Falls. “He’s a very good d-man – he sees the ice well,” said Neufeld.
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HOW’s YOUR CLOSET? Does your WARDROBE need ORGANIZING? MAXIMIZING? EDITING? I CAN HELP! Feel CONFIDENT and RELAXED as you go throughout your day. YES! The right outfits help! Call me. Let’s talk! Judy Rogers. Your personal closet therapist. 604-317-7617. jrogers684@gmail.com
Volunteer support is required for a variety of roles October 17 - 18 including race and fairground set-up, route marshals and event tear-down. Visit pahfoundation.ca/runwalk to learn more and complete a volunteer application or call 604.535.4520
Let’s meet at the beach and walk or run for your ER!
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DRYWALL
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS
CALL FRIENDLY BENJAMIN 604-230-7928
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MOVING & STORAGE
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MaZebah 778-788-7390 30 Yrs. Experience - References
RON Morin
.604.536.2216 www.bhserviceplumbing.org
A Gas Fitter â&#x153; Plumber
604 - 720 - 2009
HOME IMPROVEMENTS 329 PAINTING & DECORATING
LOCAL PLUMBER $45 Service Call Plumbing, Heating, Plugged Drains. Mustang Plumbing 778-714-2441
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PRESSURE WASHING
SPECIAL SUPER SALE Gutter windows skylights siding for $360. (under 2500sf) We use soap WCB Insured.............604-861-6060
C & C GARDENERS Tree & Shrub Pruning, Lawn Maint., Clean-up. 25 Yrs Experience. 604-530-2232
WHETHER you are looking to Buy or Sell, call me today for all your real Estate needs. I do not take my role in any transaction lightly and will go that extra mile to ensure a successful outcome Call the \\â&#x20AC;? Blizard of Oz\\â&#x20AC;? today. Your Dream Realtor Jody Blizard 604-356-9811
Furnaces, Boilers, Hot Water Heating, Hotwater Tanks, Drain/ Duct Cleaning & Plumbing Jobs. â&#x153; 604-312-7674 â&#x153; â&#x153; 604-507-4606 â&#x153;
~We accept Visa & Mastercard~
GARDENING
353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS
AAA PRECISION PAINTING. Quality work. 778-881-6096.
Specializing in Re-Roofing New Roofing & Repairs. All kinds of roofing. Free Est.
Painting, Painting Painting Interior / Exterior Stucco, Siding, Trim, Doors, Fences, Pressure Washing, Concrete Sealing. rene.s@telus.net
HANDYMAN CONNECTION HANDYMAN CONNECTION Handyman Connection - Bonded -Renovations - Installations Repairs - 604.878.5232
HW Renovations Kitchens, baths, basements, painting, mouldings, Drywall, roofing, power washing, countertop specialists. Small or large Jobs. Free Est.
DEAD LEVEL CONSTRUCTION LTD. Deck Construction. Vinyl decking - 10 yr warranty. Call BOB 604-830-1322 www.deadlevel.ca BBB Accredited Member.
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ELECT SERVICES Tree Pruning, Topping & Removal Hedge Trimming ~ Disposal
Full Landscape & Maintenance Services
TREE BROTHERS SPECIALIST
604-512-4525 www.gardenbuds.ca
FULL RENOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S, NEW KITCHEN & BATHS, QUICK HANDYMAN FIX-UP
CURB APPEAL
356
RUBBISH REMOVAL
A Cut Above Yard Maintenance
ROCKING CHAIR, newly upholstered in velvet. Very comfortable $75 obo. Mirror 34â&#x20AC;?high x 27â&#x20AC;?wide, dble edged ornamentally carved walnut frame $25. 604-531-1192
~ PRO PAINTERS ~ INTERIOR / EXTERIOR Quality Work, Free Estimates
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WCB INSURED
www.aboveallcontracting.ca
Vincent 543-7776
SHINE LANDSCAPING
A1 BATH RENOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S. Bsmt suites, drywall, patios, plumbing, siding, fencing, roofing, landscaping, etc. Joe 604-961-9937.
shinelandscaping@hotmail.com
EXTRA CHEAP
HOME REPAIRS
WHITE ROCK
283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS
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A-1 Painting Company - Interior / Exterior 20 years exp. Summer Special 10% off (604)723-8434
1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING GUTTER & ROOF Cleaning/Power Washing since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Simon, 604-230-0627
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HOME IMPROVEMENTS
Across the street - across the world Real Professionals, Reas. Rates. Best in every way! 604-721-4555.
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HOME IMPROVEMENTS
Designing and renovating new kitchens, bathrooms, basements, house make-overs and additions
Call for FREE in-home consultation In-house design team and cabinet shop Showroom: Unit 62 - 15515 24th Ave. (at King George Blvd.) Tel: 604-538-9622
www.mpbconstruction.com
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PLUMBING
FIXIT PLUMBING & HEATING H/W Tanks, Renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Boilers, Furnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Drain Cleaning. Ins. (604)596-2841 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 BRO MARV PLUMBING Plumbing, heating, clogged drains BBB. (604)582-1598, bromarv.com
329 PAINTING & DECORATING
10% off with this ad RELIABLE, SERVICE 7 days a week
CALL ROGER 604-
968-0367 ABIAN RUBBISH REMOVAL PROMPT & RELIABLE. Free Estimates. (604)897-3423
329 PAINTING & DECORATING
Ask about our
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White Rock 1 bdrm Suites in beautiful White Rock, Live-In Manager Hot Water & u/g parking incl.
Call 604-536-8499 www.cycloneholdings.ca
~ Fir Apartments ~
748 SHARED ACCOMMODATION
OCEAN PARK furnished bdrms $460 + part utils. Incl laundry, prkg. Mature N/S. Call 604-535-5953.
750
SUITES, LOWER
South Surrey - CRESCENT Rd. cls to Crescent Beach. 1 bdrm suite $900/mo. Utils inc. (604)541-8362
S.Surrey: avail immed 2 bdrm ste. w/d, d/w & F/P. Walk to Grandview shops. Suitable for couple or single, N/P. $1050/mo incl utils. Refs reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. (604)538-2744 msg S. SURREY/W.Rock Newer 3 bdrm gr lvl, 2 full baths & lndry. Oct 15th. N/S. $1375 + utils. 604-723-2852 SURREY 144/76 Ave. 2 Bdrm ste. Near schools/bus. NS/NP, Criminal record chk. $750 incl hydro/cbl/net. Oct 1st or 15th. (604)543-5089 SURREY SOUTH New Bright 1 Bdrm suite, Gas F/P, Laundry, Full Kitchen, Parking. Btwn 152nd/168th $725/mth Incls. Utils. NS/NP Avail. Oct. 1st 604-866-1077 WHITE ROCK; 1 Bdrm a/grnd bsmt suite, 5 appls, tub w/shower. Wood blinds. Near hosp & shops. NS/NP. $1050/mo + utils. 604-788-7575 or 604-308-1206.
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WANTED TO RENT
1455 Fir St WHITE ROCK 1 Bdrm units avail now Heat & hot wtr incl. Swimming pool & rec room On site mgr
GARDENER SEEKS living space in S. Surrey. Will do landscape maintenance for part of rent. Nov 1st. Refs avail. Peter 604-541-4208
Call 604-536-0379
TRANSPORTATION
WHITE ROCK. 2 BDRM, 1 bath, walk to mall & bus. $1245 incl heat & hotwater, Adult oriented N/S, N/P. 604-536-9565 or 604-765-9565.
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CARS - DOMESTIC
WHITE ROCK clean 1 bdrm suites, fresh paint, d/w, pkng, balcony. ns/np, no BBQâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Avail Oct 1st. $900 +1/2 Sec. Dep. (604)360-1403 WHITE ROCK clean 2 bdrm suites, fresh paint, d/w, pkng, balcony. ns/np, no BBQâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Avail Nov 1st. $1200 +1/2 S.D. (604)360-1403.
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2006 Chrysler Sebring Touring 135K, Auto, Loaded, Exc cond!! $5700/obo. 604-715-7469 (Sry)
HOMES FOR RENT
838
RECREATIONAL/SALE
REAL ESTATE 609
RUBBISH REMOVAL
MOVING & STORAGE
MISC. FOR SALE
STEEL BUILDINGS... â&#x20AC;&#x153;SUMMER MADNESS SALE!â&#x20AC;? All Buildings, All Models. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll think weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve gone MAD DEALS. Call Now and get your DEAL. Pioneer Steel 1-800668-5422 www.pioneersteel.ca
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APPLIANCES
UNDER $100
Call 536-5639 to view/rates
Swimming Pool & All Amenities.
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
Lorex 4dr Security Observation Monitor with B/I talk system $50. 2ft Baseboard Heater 240v, new in box as purchased $25. 604-531-1192
*WHITE ROCK SQUARE 1480 Foster St - 347 sq/ft
1 & 2 Bedrooms avail
Skyline Apts
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JUNK REMOVAL By RECYCLE-IT! 604.587.5865 www.recycleitcanada.ca
Brads Junk Removal.com. Same Day Service. Affordable Rates! 604.220.JUNK (5865)
*Grass Cutting *Hedge Trimming *Yard Clean *Pruning *Pressure Wash
YORKIE PUPPY, female, 12 weeks ,all shots current, $800. Call (604)824-9351
Service to fridges, stoves, washers, dryers & dishwashers. Reasonable. Also Appliance Removal Call Mark (604)536-9092
Member of Better Business Bureau
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CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866
USED CENTRAL VACUUM SALE $99 - $249. No tax. Master Central Vacuum, (604)618-7997
Call Al 604-970-7083
604-536-1345
PETS
Peace Arch Appliance
.Hayden Painting 778-229-0236 Family Owned & Operated Ryan 778.229.0236
SPECIALIZING IN: Lawn cutting, Pruning, Weeding, Cleanups. Your one stop yard maintenance company. White Rock Owned & Operated Since 1992
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2nd ďŹ&#x201A;oor ofďŹ ce spaces from 234 sq/ft - 359 sq/ft.
Well maintained Concrete High Rise in White Rock close to shopping.
$25 Off with this Ad
Jerry, 604-500-2163
NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring.
All trades at your disposal within your budget, with timely and quality workmanship.
OFFICE SPACES
ACTIVE SENIOR
APARTMENT for rent in beautiful downtown White Rock! Recently renovated suites in very desirable neighborhood. New hardwood flrs throughout. Walking distance to all amenities, such as shopping, restaurants, bus, banking, etc. 1 Bedroom 615sq.ft. - $900/mo. Available Oct. 15. Suite includes only: heat, hot water, small storage locker, one parking spot (not underground) Phone, cable & hydro are tenantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s responsibility. Coin laundry is avail on first floor only. No pets, (of ANY kind) no smoking. For viewing times please call: 778-847- 8451 Calls between 9am-7pm ONLY please.
OFFICE/RETAIL
*ROSEMARY CENTRE 3388 Rosemary Hts Cres.
APARTMENT/CONDO
UTILITIES INCLUDED. NS/NP
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2 coats any colour
706
Tree Removal/Topping/Spiral Thinning/Hedge Trimming/Stump Grinding. Free Estimates. WCB/Fully Insured
(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint.
KITCHENS - BATHRMS CROWN MOULDING SUITES, DECKS, REPAIRS - BUILDING MAINT. REFS. WORK GUARANTEED Emersonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Contracting 604-312-9209, 604-535-0566
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PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299
Quality workmanship since 1968 Commercial - Residential
FOR A BEAUTIFUL GARDEN Garden Design & Installation â&#x20AC;˘ Fall Clean-Up â&#x20AC;˘ Maintenance
Landscaping, Mowing, Pruning & Clean-up. Fencing, Retaining walls. Sell your home faster. Dale 604 - 785 - 5982
778-322-2378 Lower Mainland 604-996-8128 Fraser Valley Running this ad for 10yrs
Renovation Specialist
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Call 778-245-5006
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DEAD LEVEL CONSTRUCTION LTD. Complete Home Renovations WE DO IT ALL! www.deadlevel.ca Call Bob at 604-830-1322 BBB Accredited Member
Insured ~ WCB Over 25 yrs Exp.
D Conversion from Cedar to Asphalt, Shingles, Fiberglass D Lifetime Material Warranty. D WCB, BBB, Liability Ins. D Also Power Washing Free Estimates. Call Gary 604-599-5611 or Email:
NORTH STARS PAINTING www.northstars-painting.com AMAZING WORK, AMAZING VALUE! 778.245.9069
Call Jackie 604-780-1588, 778-898-2582
TREE SERVICES
PETS BEST BUSY BOYS ROOFING LTD.
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. Aluminum patio cover, sunroom, railing and vinyl. 604-521-2688 .Aluminum patio cover, sunroom, railing and vinyl. 604-521-2688 www.PatioCoverVancouver.com
778-878-2617 (BBB) or 604-781-2094
RENEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S SPRAY & BRUSH PAINTING 778-855-5361
.Hugh & McKinnon Rentals 604-541-5244.
RENTALS
A1 TOP CANADIAN ROOFING LTD.
.Jimâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mowing. 310-JIMS (5467).
HOMES FOR RENT
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DEAD LEVEL CONSTRUCTION. Complete Fencing. Call Bob!! 604-830-1322 www.deadlevel.ca BBB Accredited Member
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SUNDECKS
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To Do List? Free Quotes
FENCING
372
639 REAL ESTATE SERVICES
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SENIOR DISCOUNTS
287
RUBBISH REMOVAL
604-536-6620
Small or Large JOBS
YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899
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RENTALS
B & B MOBILE SERVICES
WHITE ROCK HANDYMAN Repair - Renovate - Organize Build - Design - Electric
Licensed, Bonded, Expert trouble shooter. 24/7. 100% guaranteed.
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LOW RATES 604-617-1774
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Searching for your dream home or selling it? This is the location. Listings include everything from acreage, farms/ranches to condos and waterfront homes.
ELECTRICAL
All Electrical. Low Cost. Licensed. Res/Com. Small job expert. Renos Panel changes ~ 604-374-0062
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
Power Washing / Gutter Cleaning SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE Call Ian 604-724-6373
FLATTEN POPCORN CEILINGS Update your home with beautiful flat ceilings * No Scraping * No Sanding * No Mess
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APARTMENT/CONDOS White Rock - Condo
Spacious 1 bdrm top floor condo in White Rock. Short level walk to transit & shopping. Only $127,888. Rob Drysdale 604-220-1991 Homelife Realty
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2008 FLEETWOOD FIESTA LX 34â&#x20AC;&#x2122; MOTORHOME, 2 slides, 92,000kms, all new tires, many extras. SNOWBIRD SPECIAL $59,500. Pls call: 604-808-2230
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MORTGAGES
SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
The Scrapper
YOU FIND IT & Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;LL FUND IT
Need an experienced broker working for your Mortgage needs? - Purchase - Refinance - Private 1st or 2nd - Commercial - Construction - Weak Credit - Divorce - Self-employed - â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Aâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; clients wanting best rates - â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Bâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;/â&#x20AC;&#x2122;Câ&#x20AC;&#x2122; clients needing help
S.SURREY / Morgan Crossing. 3 Bedroom rancher with family/rm liv/rm, 2 new full baths, new paint & floors. NS/NP. Oct 1st. $1800/mo. Call 604-541-6172, 778-840-1199.
WHITE ROCK
Call Kumar at 604-580-8080
14842 Buena Vista Ave. Ocean View character home 1/2 block from beach. 3600Sq. Ft. 5 Bdrm. 3 Bath (1 full, 2 half). 6 appliances. Attached storage shed & fully fenced backyard. Well behaved pet welcome. NS, Ref. req. $2750/mo. + Utils. Avail. Nov 1st. Viewing starts Oct. 17th
kumar@kumarmortgages.com
604-535-5340 - 604-354-4116
#1 FREE Scrap Vehicle REMOVAL ~~ ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT ~~ $$$ PAID FOR SOME. 604.683.2200
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