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NDP Leader Tom Mulcair, as part of a cross-Canada tour, stopped by local candidate Bob D’Eith’s campaign office on Thanksgiving Monday.
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A Maple Ridge veterinarian, after winning a decade-long human rights case, says justice has finally been done. Thirteen Indo-Canadian veterinarians who were offering low cost services were subject to “systemic discrimination� by the B.C. Veterinary Medical Association between 2002 and 2006, a B.C. Human Rights Tribunal has ruled. One of the complainants, Dr. Bhupinder Johar of the Haney Animal Hospital, won $30,000 in damages in the case. But it’s not about money, he said – he spent almost 10 times that amount in legal fees. “This money is peanuts,� said Johar. “We were relieved to have justice. That’s what we were saying – that they were discriminating against us – that we were right.� Johar ran afoul of the vets professional association by offering spay and neutering at discounted rates of $50 or $60, he said. See Vet, 10
Mulcair rallies in Ridge NDP expects close race with Conservatives By Neil Corbett ncorbett@mapleridgenews.com
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DP Leader Tom Mulcair made a campaign stop at the Maple Ridge riding office of local candidate Bob D’Eith early on Monday, in the last week of the federal election race. “I’m thrilled that Tom Mulcair is with us today, to kick off the most important week in our campaign,� said D’Eith, NDP candidate in Pitt Meadows-Maple Ridge. Flanked by supporters waving orange octagonal signs that read “Stop Harper,� Mulcair hammered the point that “only the NDP can defeat
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rail transit and the Broadway SkyTrain extension in Vancouver.� Mulcair also said he will not honour the Trans-Pacific Partnership, a trade deal signed between 12 Pacific Rim countries. He said the prime minister negotiated a poor deal, just weeks before the election. “He walked into a negotiating session holding a pair of deuces and he thought he was going to bluff his way through. Everybody saw him coming, he got played for a chump, he’s giving up Canadian jobs in the manufacturing sector, he’s lowering wages, he’s making it more expensive to buy your prescription drugs, he’s hurting the security of your privacy information – I am absolutely not bound by Stephen Harper’s secret deal.� See NDP, 5
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Osprey businesses call ‘cut’ Movie productions too much for some By Neil Corbett ncorbett@mapleridgenews.com
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ost cities want to be discovered by Hollywood North, but Pitt Meadows is feeling overexposed.
Osprey Village was turned into a wintry small town last week, with cottony piles of snow, Christmas decorations on the trees and in windows, and people bustling about in jackets and high boots. It was a bit like Bill Murray’s Punxsutawney from the classic Groundhog Day. But Osprey Village was transformed to Gilford, on the occasion of its 75th tree lighting ceremony, for the movie The Magic Stocking. But some businesses and residents in Osprey Village are fed up with living on a movie set, after a busy summer of filming, and have complained to city hall. Staff have placed a moratorium on any more movie production at Osprey Village, and council is tightening up its bylaw, including a “hot spot” designation to limit filming in the village in future. It was a surprise to some members of city council, given that the film industry is supposed to be an economic driver. The Vancouver Economic Commission reports the city is the third largest film and TV production centre in North America, home to 30-plus movies and 30-plus TV series every year, as well as hundreds more filming days for commercials and other projects. Spending on these productions totals more than $2 billion, and creates 34,000 jobs.
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Osprey Village in Pitt Meadows was turned into a wintry wonderland last week.
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Crews like the ‘quietness’ of Osprey Village. What’s more, the spinoffs for communities where filming takes place are said to be as high as $10,000 per day, according to Creative B.C., which promotes the sector. Businesses and property owners can receive $500 to $1,500 per day for filming at their place. Most cities have tried to get a piece of that, including Maple Ridge. The city has film production liaison Marg Johnson to deal with the industry, and the city bills itself “a film friendly community.”
But some businesses in Osprey Village have mixed feelings toward the movies. Albert Tia at Osprey Express was hoping that he would be able to sell the actors and production types some of his crepes. “In fact, it’s no help. They bring their own food,” he said. He has heard many complaints about parking from residents, customers and businesses, but is neutral about the issue. Similarly, nobody with the movies is getting a make-
over at Slyce Studio, and it is not unusual for clients to call and reschedule their hair appointments because they were unable to find parking. “It has been a nuisance, because of the parking situation,” said Larissa Dennill. Her garbage dumpster has been completely filled, and garbage bags left beside it by movie crews. Sabrina Pozzi at The Posh Pooch was looking forward to crews filming in her doggie daycare business, which she said paid reasonably well. “I don’t have any real complaints. It gives us exposure, which is a bonus,” she said. “The only complaint I would have is parking, because I hear it from clients. But I wouldn’t want them to stop filming here.” Other business owners, who wished to remain anonymous so as not to offend potential customers, said the city is effectively shutting down the village for a fee of just $50 per day. “Peanuts,” one business owner called it.
People can’t drive through, are told to be quiet, and businesses have their customers driven away. The nuisance, they said, outweighs the potential benefits. “I don’t want them here at all anymore,” said a business owner. People on the film set were surprised. The photo, director buying a coffee, predicted he would spend $400 at the coffee shops on Wednesday alone. He compared Osprey Village to Fort Langley and Steveston, but those two communities are far more busy. “What they like about the place is the quaintness of it. I could be any small town U.S.A., kind of place,” said Patrick Weir, first assistant director on the “feel good Christmas movie for Hallmark. He was surprised by the resistance to future filming. “I don’t think people understand the benefits of us coming here,” said Weir. “Businesses are paid thousands of dollars if we film
in their place. If we impact their business, they are paid on top of that.” He said they abide by noise restrictions and restrictions on when they can film. “Filming can be very impactful on people, because of sound and the need for quiet, but it’s for a short period of time,” he said. Backgrounds are also a consideration photographically. “Yesterday, everyone was dressed in winter clothing, but we had people walking by with shorts and a T-shirt, so you kindly ask those people to hold for a minute. And that’s it.” Pitt Meadows Coun. David Murray said the benefits of filming in a community are exaggerated, and as a former movie extra, predicted that having the industry there would disappoint. “They bring their own craft services for food and coffee. I tried to explain that to the last council we had,” he said. As a business owner, Murray was once shut down by filming, and it would have been a true hardship had his business not had a strong online presence, he said. “The block it [Osprey Village] off like a movie set,” said Murray. “For $50, it doesn’t seem worth it.” He said it would be different if major productions showed up. Big movie production companies compensate affected businesses well. “We don’t seem to be attracting the A-level movies,” he said. See Filming, 5
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Mulcair did not reserve all of his criticism for the prime minister. “While I was taking on Stephen Harper in the House of Commons, Mr. Trudeau was voting with Stephen Harper 71 times,� Mulcair said to loud boos from the room, packed with supporters. Responding to a media question about whether his story is being heard by Canadians, as his party runs third in the polls, Mulcair said people should focus on the NDP, with its present lead in seats, as the best chance of defeating the Conservative government. “This campaign has been about change in Ottawa. And today, on
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Council has drafted new language for its filming policy and will consult with the community. The new rules will limit parking in Osprey Village by film crews, may restrict how much filming happens there, and will raise the fees the city charges production companies.
Ridge benefits While some businesses and residents in Osprey Village would rather see less filming in their small community, the industry has been a boon to Maple Ridge, says city film production liaison Marg Johnson. Johnson said the city is busier with filming than ever, thanks to two factors: a new production studio on 224th Street, in the former bingo hall, called The Ridge Studios; and the low Canadian dollar gives American companies more purchasing power in Hollywood North. From July to September, there were 21
Thanksgiving Monday, here in Pitt Meadows-Maple Ridge, you see the NDP’s answer: we’re going to bring change to Ottawa and get rid of Stephen Harper and bring in hope.� The NDP campaign believes D’Eith and Conservative candidate Mike Murray are running shoulder to shoulder leading to the Oct. 19 vote. Mulcair’s strategic visit was part of an itinerary that included stops in Saskatoon and Ontario ridings. Mulcair is the second national leader to stop in the riding since the writ was dropped, as Prime Minister Stephen Harper held a rally at Pitt Meadows airport on Sept. 15.
productions in Maple Ridge, compared with just 11 during the same quarter last year. Johnson said the $10,000 per day figure touted by the industry as the financial windfall for communities that host movie productions is no exaggeration. The owners of film locations are generally paid $500 to $1,500, and an increasing number of residents are registering their properties with city hall for filming. Crews buy coffee and even have their meals catered by local companies, she said, and they buy lumber, paint and other materials for the construction of their sets. “They keep businesses happy, and they do try to spread the wealth,â€? said Johnson. What’s more, it is a robust employer, and the crews who are employed on these sets are generally people who live in the region, even in Maple Ridge. • The city keeps a database of properties on file. To have your business or residence included in the database, contact mjohnson@mapleridge.ca or 604-4677488.
Maple Ridge Mayor Nicole Read was beside D’Eith at the rally. Read said she had not been invited to the Harper rally, but explained on her Facebook page that the NDP did ask her to attend. “This morning, I joined a large contingent of our citizens, including many of our firefighters, in extending a warm welcome to Thomas Mulcair at the campaign office of local NDP candidate Bob D’Eith,� wrote Read. I was invited. And not because they vetted me first to confirm my party colour. Rather, their political model is inclusive. And that will matter when I cast my vote on Oct. 19.�
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Trade review So what do Thomas Mulcair and Donald Trump have in common? Both rejected the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal before it was released. To be fair, trade deals traditionally have a polarizing effect on people. So it’s not that surprising that the leader of the Canadian New Democratic Party and the bombastic presidential hopeful found reasons to hate the historic agreement. What is disappointing is that they hated it so quickly. The trade deal agreed to a week ago Sunday had an eight-year gestation. It involves 12 Pacific Rim countries that comprise 40 per cent of the world economy. Specific details have yet to be released. But what we do know is that the TPP will have tremendous impact on the Canadian economy. The goal of the agreement is to ease trade restrictions between the participating countries, enhancing the movement of goods, and opening new markets that had previously been closed. Canada, as an exporting nation, benefits when trade restrictions are removed. However, there is a cost. And that is what worried dairy farmers and poultry producers, especially. Both sectors are highly regulated under Canada’s supply management program. The program provides stability in an industry that might otherwise fall victim to the vagaries of an unrestricted free market. Countries wanting access to our market have traditionally cited our supply management system as an unfair impediment to trade. Early rumours suggested supply management might be one a sacrifice Canada would have to make to join the TPP. Fortunately, that does not seem to be the case. There will be some market share lost, says the B.C. Dairy Association. But the organization acknowledges it could have been mush worse – a sentiment echoed by the Dairy Farmers of Canada. Still, there remains much to be learned about the trade deal. And Canadians will have the opportunity for that review. It must be ratified here and in the 11 other participating nations before it comes into effect. All we can hope is that political leaders take the time to read the thing before pronouncing a verdict. – Black Press
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Seeing the forest and the trees VICTORIA – There was a flurry of excitement in the B.C. legislature last week, as Delta South independent MLA Vicki Huntington released documents suggesting that a multinational manufacturing company continued B.C. Views to buy up B.C. farms Tom Fletcher for carbon offsets after saying last June that it would stop. False alarm, as it turns out. Agriculture Minister Norm Letnick clarified that three more farms in the Peace and Cariboo region had indeed been bought, but the company was merely following legal advice to close deals on farms that it had already agreed to purchase. The company, British-based cleaning product and pharmaceutical maker Reckitt Benckiser (RB) confirmed this. A company official reiterated that its program to buy farms and replant them with trees is suspended. By the time the B.C. government became aware of this global public relations scheme, thanks to the work of NDP MLA Lana Popham and others, about 10,000 hectares of farmland was already planted with seedlings. RB initially said it was buying up abandoned and unproductive farms, but local government officials disputed that. RB soon realized that undermining al-
ready precarious farming communities was going to provide the opposite of the green publicity it sought, at least in B.C. The company told me it is now looking to switch its carbon offset program to replanting forest areas depleted by pine beetle and fire. I’ll believe that when I see it, but on the face, this sounds almost as questionable as converting farmland back to forests. Pine forests need fire to regenerate, so fires have been part of the regeneration of the ecosystem since the retreat of the last Ice Age. Beetle-kill areas are already coming back, and they were never completely denuded in any case, so the notion of manual planting these areas seems impractical. Most are now criss-crossed with deadfall and all but impassible. Another situation that received little public attention was a report issued late this summer by the B.C. Forest Practices Board about forest stewardship plans. The board reviewed 43 stewardship plans from all regions of B.C., prepared as required under provincial law by forest tenure holders on Crown land. They are supposed to deal with things like where roads go and how streams are protected. This is the management system put in place in 2003, when the B.C. Liberal government changed its approach to forest management. Gone was the NDP’s infamous sevenvolume “Forest Practices Code,” which
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attempted to micromanage every detail of a timber licence, right down to inspecting for litter left at a logging site. In came “results-based” forest management, where licence holders had to produce a plan showing stream protection and other values. The Forest Practices Board has found these plans often aren’t good for much, although results are generally good when they follow up with on-theground audits of actual timber harvest areas. The investigation found that many of the plans cover “vast and overlapping areas of the province, and were written using legal language that makes them very difficult for public understanding or review.” Little has changed since a similar finding in 2006. During that time, the forests ministry was turned into Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations, with greatly increased responsibility over wildlife, mining, gas drilling and so on. Columbia River-Revelstoke MLA Norm Macdonald, who traveled the province as NDP forests critic in recent years, says the problem now is there just aren’t enough people on the ground to assess what’s going on in our huge expanse of Crown land. Meanwhile, the city media covers professional protesters issuing demands about the Walbran Valley. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press.
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THE NEWS/letters ‘Some things in Damn, two new bike lanes life are not fair’ Editor, The News: I am appalled at how much of taxpayers’ money is being spent on setting this shelter up. Never mind the fact I am on a small income. I still pay taxes. I understand that some people are down and out and have hard times. I’ve been through the mill and back as a single mother with two children, one of whom has medically fragile special needs. I still managed to get by. I drove by the Cliff Avenue camp when it was supposedly to be getting cleaned up and taken apart and noticed that it hadn’t changed much. Who are we fooling here? These people are getting away with too much and we’re supporting them. Some of them must be able to work. I was told a story and have witnessed a woman who regularly is begging for money on the streets. This lady at one time had a good husband, very nice house, but decided to get out and go on drugs. She’s fully capable of working, but chooses not to. One day she was offered a homemade meal, to which she threw back at the person’s face and said she just wanted money. Again, why should we, as taxpayers, be supporting these kind of actions when some of us are barely getting by ourselves. I’ve seen plenty of job postings. I’ve also heard that some people are getting government assistant, which isn’t fair given that some people who deserve it have not been able to get it. H. Mason Maple Ridge
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Editor, The News: I just got wind of the plan to put two bike lanes on the tiny street that runs behind the Haney Place Mall. It’s a cockamamie plan if ever there was one. Never mind the fact that the businesses in the area, including mine, have been seriously inconvenienced by the intrusive, never-ending construction, and ignore the fact that a whopping amount of taxpayer dollars is going into a project that will shave at least one lane of parking from the mall lot, the cyclists must have their
bike lanes and damn the consequences. It probably never crossed the mind of city officials that this stretch of road, especially, is heavily-used by cars and delivery trucks. It also seems as if the city has forgotten that Walmart will soon be opening, bringing even more cars to the area. Tell me, where are these shoppers going to park? In the opinion of many, parking should be expanded, not reduced. The tail seems to be wagging the dog.
A vocal minority is being catered to at the expense of the silent majority. It is a situation that is beyond ridiculous. Before the mayor and council build any more bike lanes, they should be made to explain just exactly why more bike lanes are necessary. They might want, instead, to consider a comprehensive monitoring of bike lane usage in order to ascertain how well or how little the existing lanes are being used. George Clarke Maple Ridge
Did mayor not know what job was? Editor, The News: Re: Shymkiw new Ridge deputy mayor (The News, Oct. 9) With the stroke of a pen, the face of our municipal politics has changed forever. From reading the newspaper report, this was done with a lack of transparency as the current council was not given the information its
members requested. The new deputy mayor said on Facebook: “At Monday’s workshop council ratified my nomination by the mayor to serve as deputy mayor.” Now, not only was council not provided with proper information, the nomination came from the mayor. Should the nomination not have come from council?
We are now left with a firsttime mayor and a first-time councillor/deputy mayor. Would an experienced councillor have not been a better choice? This change to deputy mayor begs a few questions. Did the current mayor not know what the position entailed, or that she is incapable of performing her duties
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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, October 20, 2015 to consider the following bylaws: 1a) 2014-019-RZ
1c) 2014-019-RZ MAPLE RIDGE ZONE AMENDING BYLAW NO. 7070-2014 LEGAL:
Lot 22 and a portion of Lot 21, both of Section 23, Township 12, New Westminster District, Plan 15267
MAPLE RIDGE OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN AMENDING BYLAW NO. 7086-2014
LOCATION:
24815 & 24837 Dewdney Trunk Road
PURPOSE:
To amend Schedule “A” of the Official Community Plan.
FROM:
RS-1 (One Family Urban Residential)
PURPOSE:
That Chapter 6 Employment Section 6.3.1 policy 6-22 is amended by adding ‘Village Commercial Node’ preceding ‘Rural Commercial.’
TO:
C-2 (Community Commercial)
PURPOSE:
That Chapter 6 Employment Section 6.3.2 Commercial Designations is amended by adding ‘c) Village Commercial Node’ following b) Community Commercial Node and renumbering the remainder of the list accordingly.
PURPOSE:
To permit the construction of two commercial buildings with six ground level commercial units and two rental residential units on a second floor.
PURPOSE:
That Chapter 6 Employment is amended by adding the following as Section 6.3.6 and renumbering the remainder of the Sections and Policies accordingly.
‘6.3.6 Village Commercial Node Issues: • Population growth in east Maple Ridge and in existing developed areas may create a need for Village Commercial Nodes outside of the Urban Area Boundary. • Village Commercial Nodes are comprised of commercial developments that typically serve more than one neighbourhood and provide a range of daily convenience shopping and limited community retail opportunities. Commercial space within the Village Commercial Node is typically less than 2,400m2 (25,833 ft2) in area.
2) 2014-110-RZ
• Properties designated Commercial at the intersection of 248 Street and Dewdney Trunk Road is within the Metro Vancouver Fraser Sewer Area and for that reason is suitable for village commercial development.
MAPLE RIDGE ZONE AMENDING BYLAW NO. 7123-2014 LEGAL:
South ½ Lot 5, Except Part in Plan LMP2415, Section 17, Township 12, New Westminster District, Plan 8881
Objective:
LOCATION:
11716 Burnett Street
FROM:
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TO:
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PURPOSE:
To permit a future subdivision of approximately 3 single family lots.
• To facilitate Village Commercial Nodes at key locations throughout the City to provide a mix of daily convenience shopping and limited community retail opportunities. Policies: 6-30 Maple Ridge will encourage the development of Village Commercial Nodes that serve a variety of daily convenience and commercial shopping needs within close proximity to established and/or emerging neighbourhoods. 6-31 The Village Commercial Node is located outside the Urban Area Boundary but is within the Metro Vancouver Fraser Sewer Area. Similar properties located at other key intersections may also be suitable for village commercial development. 6-32 The establishment of Village Commercial Nodes will serve as an intermediary scale between the Community Commercial Nodes and Neighbourhood Commercial Centres and incorporates limited components of each category. As such, they are typically less than 2,400m2 (25,833 ft2) in area. 6-33 Commercial developments proposed as part of a Village Commercial Node will be considered subject to satisfying Zoning Bylaw and Parking Bylaw requirements, site access, traffic, must be designed to be compatible with the surrounding area and will be evaluated against the following: i. adherence to additional design criteria as detailed in the Section 8 Development Permit Area Guidelines section of the Official Community Plan;
3) 2015-160-RZ MAPLE RIDGE ZONE AMENDING BYLAW NO. 7165-2015 PURPOSE:
ii. commercial building(s) along the street frontage, within 25 m of the intersection; iii. the ability of the existing infrastructure to support the new development.’ PURPOSE:
That the following sentence be deleted from the Issues section of the Neighbourhood Commercial Centres:
4) 2015-212-RZ MAPLE RIDGE ZONE AMENDING BYLAW NO. 7162-2015 PURPOSE:
Property designated commercial at 248 Street and Dewdney Trunk Road is within the Metro Vancouver Fraser Sewer Area and for that reason is suitable for neighbourhood commercial development. PURPOSE:
To increase the maximum height of principal dwellings in residential zones to a unified 11.0 metres across all single family zones and in specific multi-family zones.
To amend the Maple Ridge Zoning bylaw to prohibit the sale of liquor and wine in grocery stores by adding the following under Part 4, GENERAL REGULATIONS, Section 401(3); g) The sale in or from a grocery store, or in or from a store located in a grocery store, of beer, cider, wine or spirits, or any other product intended for human consumption, that contains more than 1% alcohol by volume, except a product produced primarily for cooking purposes.
That Appendix E (in the OCP) Figure 2 ‘Community Commercial, Village Commercial and Historic Commercial Centres’ is amended by deleting, in its entirety, and replacing it with Map 1.
1b) 2014-019-RZ MAPLE RIDGE OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN AMENDING BYLAW NO. 7171-2015 LEGAL:
A portion of Lot 21, Section 23, Township 12, New Westminster District, Plan 15267
LOCATION:
24837 Dewdney Trunk Road
PURPOSE:
To Amend Schedule “B” of the Official Community Plan
FROM:
Estate Suburban Residential
TO:
Commercial
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 October 8, 2015 to October 20, 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., October 20, 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 8th day of October, 2015. Ceri Marlo Manager of Legislative Services
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People packed the advance polls on the Thanksgiving Day weekend and now it’s down to the final countdown for the federal next Monday, Oct. 19. “There were some line-ups at some stations, but nothing really out of the ordinary. But overall, everything was pretty smooth from our perspective,� said Davis Friesen, campaign manager for Conservative Mike Murray. Pitt Meadows-Maple Ridge returning officer Ronald Climenhaga said the early voting turnout was busier than the 2011 election, but he didn’t have exact numbers. “It was busier.� And while people had an extra day of voting, Oct. 9 to 12, four days instead of the previous three, there were still lineups at the advance locations. Under the new Fair Elections
Act, there were stricter identification requirements and people could no longer vouch for someone who didn’t have proper identification. Instead, in order to vote, a resident who lacked the proper identification had to find someone from the same polling area and both had to swear an oath. “The overall effect from all the feedback that I got that, basically, it didn’t cause any change,� Climenhaga said. Under the new law, the voter information cards that people received in the mail were no longer enough to prove identification or address. Early voting took place at Golden Ears United Church, Maple Ridge Lawn Bowling Club, Hammond Community Centre and Pitt Meadows seniors centre. NDP campaign manager Korleen Carreras noticed the increased turnout. She was happy with the
numbers that campaign workers were able to get to the polls. NDP candidate Bob D’Eith urged supporters on Monday to use the last day of advance polling to cast their vote because the more who do so early, the easier it is for campaign workers on election day. Last week, Conservatives were the victims of election sign vandalism as the interiors of about 30 of their large plastic signs were cut out. “It’s the worst vandalism we’ve seen in the last four elections,� said Murray. “I just feel that it’s just discouraging for people to get politically involved.� Voting hours next Monday are from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Total percentage of eligible voters who turned out for the 2011 election was 61 per cent. The largest turnout for a federal election was in March 1958 when 79.4 per cent voted.
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Election 2015
Talk on crime, justice By Jef f Nage l Black Press
Innocent victims slain over the past year, along with dozens of ganglinked shootings, have made crime a hot topic in the federal election campaign. All three major parties have promised to add more police to fight gang crime, including Liberal and NDP vows to immediately deploy 100 more Mounties in Surrey. But the Conservatives continue to project themselves as toughest on crime. Leader Stephen Harper has vowed to reintroduce a lapsed “life means life” bill to take away any chance at parole for the worst murderers. It comes on top of earlier reforms, like the stacking of parole eligibility periods so a quadruple murderer can now be made to wait 100 years for a shot at getting out. Other key changes have reduced the scope to use a k f o r th
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to imprison convicts, as well as more protracted fights in the courts that will mainly benefit constitutional lawyers. One of the newest Conservative campaign promises is to create a list of gangs to make prosecuting members easier without first having to prove in each case that the group is a criminal organization. Gordon doubts it will work because, in the case of the Hells Angels, not every member of the gang is involved in serious organized crime. “In Surrey, this is even less worthwhile because the groups active in the last six months don’t have names,” Gordon said. “They don’t run around with banners saying they are members of this, that or the other organization.” Other new Tory promises pledge two-year minimum sentences for fraudsters with multiple victims unless there’s full restitution, and easing
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“There are pop-ups of course, in particular in spots like Surrey, which all has to do with the illegal drug trade and the failure to deal with that,” Gordon said. What would work to further cut crime? Gordon lists marijuana reform and an end to the Lower Mainland’s patchwork system of RCMP and municipal police jurisdictions. Advocates have repeatedly called for more wraparound services to help intercept and rehabilitate prolific offenders, as well
as better addiction treatment, education, gang prevention initiatives, and even anti-poverty measures like housing for the homeless. Gordon said such social policy strategies hold promise, but don’t resonate with voters as well as hawkish rhetoric, and politicians who propose them may be denounced as soft on crime. The NDP would decriminalize marijuana, while the Liberals and Greens would legalize it and tax it. Liberal leader Justin Trudeau has said he may repeal some mandatory minimums on sen-
tencing, which he said should be reserved for serious and violent offences. Liberals have pledged to tighten access to handguns and restricted firearms, and devote $100 million a year to anti-gang task forces to target gun and gang violence. The NDP have said they’d strive to emphasize rehabilitation and reintegration of prisoners. NDP leader Tom Mulcair has also pledged $250 million for a police recruitment fund and to invest $40 million to reverse cuts to shelters for women fleeing violence.
Woman hit by bus in Maple Ridge A woman was struck by and became wedged under a TransLink bus Friday in Maple Ridge. The woman was hit at Dunn Avenue and Maple Meadows Way just after 6 p.m. She became stuck under the bus, operated by Coast Mountain, but firefighters were able to free her. She was taken to Ridge Meadows Hospital with a possible broken leg. It was the second time in a week a pedestrian was hit by a TransLink bus. On Wednesday, a 24-year-old man was hit on Fraser Highway in
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Possible child luring Ridge Meadows RCMP are checking into a report of a possible child-luring incident last Friday morning, Oct. 2. Police say a girl was waiting at a bus stop on 272nd Street at about 7:30 a.m., when a man in a black car drove up and offered her a ride. He asked the girl twice, but she refused and the man drove off.
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She was hit by Maple Meadows Way. Police would like to talk to the man, who was described as being white in his 30s or 40s. The school board has also been notified.
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A group of circus performers from Quebec will be bringing a unique show to the Arts Centre Theatre in Maple Ridge this Sunday. Flip FabriQue will present its show AttrapeMoi (Catch Me), which is touted as a “highflying spectacle that includes aerial hoop, aerial straps, banquina, juggling and a trampowall you have to see to believe.” This young troupe from Quebec City, after more than 200 shows in the past year, including sold out performances at New York City’s New Victory theatre, is drawing raves for the performers’ unbelievable speed, rhythm and technical prowess. The troupe’s camaraderie was the inspiration for this show about friends reuniting and exploring together. “Its title, ‘Catch Me,’ seems to refer not only to the aerial antics onstage, but also to an enthusiastic invitation to play. This may be the only circus you’ll ever see that includes a Popsicle-eating contest and an act performed entirely in sleeping bags – most of them worn over the players’ heads. Flip FabriQue projects an irrepressible spirit of fun and, yes, it’s catching,” said a review in the New York Times. The company was created in 2011 by graduated students of Quebec City Circus School. They performed extensively with esteemed companies around the world, such as Cirque
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Four Ridge writers featured SFU Writer’s Studio to launch anthology The annual anthology from The Writer’s Studio at SFU will launch Oct. 15, and will feature contributions by four Maple Ridge writers: Lynn Easton, Rebecca Jamieson, Annette LeBox, and Katherine Wagner. They are among the 36 students featured in the annual anthology, titled emerge 15. Easton has lived in Maple Ridge for 20 years, and has worked as a local columnist and as an editor. She has been published in local, regional, provincial and national periodicals and newspapers, and has won several B.C. and Canadian community newspaper awards. She is also the editor and co-author of Moments in Time, a book about Maple Ridge. “It has been an incredible experience to join with so many other writers and try to stretch my creative writing muscles at TWS,” said Easton. Jamieson grew up in Maple Ridge. “I like to define myself first as being a writer,” she said. “But if I’m being honest, I’m just a procrastinator who likes to tell stories.” At The Writer’s Studio, she is
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Four Maple Ridge writers featured in emerge 15, including Lynn Easton (left), Katherine Wagner and Annette LeBox. working on her first book, a humorous novel combining ancient Irish folklore with modern-day Vancouver. An excerpt from her novel will appear in emerge 15. Annette LeBox is the author of seven books, including Salmon Creek, winner of the B.C. Book Prize for Illustrated Children’s Literature. She has lived in Maple Ridge for over 35 years and has been a leading stakeholder for the conservation of two regional parks, Blaney Bog and Codd Island Wetlands. Many of her books are about sacred places in her community. She also writes poetry, for which she has twice won the Maple Ridge Poetry Contest. Two of her poems will be featured in emerge 15.
Katherine Wagner has lived in Maple Ridge since 1991 and is one of the founders of Golden Ears Writers, a local writers’ organization. For many years she wrote nonfiction articles and columns – mostly about public education and gardening – before taking fiction classes to help improve her nonfiction. She has been writing fiction for about five years, and has published several short stories. “Writing fiction is much more challenging, and rewarding, than I ever dreamed it would be.” In emerge 15, writing as KT Wagner, she shares an excerpt from her alternate-history steampunk novel, set locally during the 1860s.
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The ACT honours its top volunteers Annual general meeting brings awards, new board Volunteers were honoured and a new board chosen as the Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows Arts Council held its 2015 AGM on Oct. 5. Operators of the ACT honoured volunteers for outstanding service. They were: â&#x20AC;˘ Dorothy Johnson â&#x20AC;&#x201C; ACT Art Gallery volunteer of the year; â&#x20AC;˘ Micah Moore â&#x20AC;&#x201C; arts program volunteer of the year; â&#x20AC;˘ Betty Millword â&#x20AC;&#x201C; theatre volunteer of the year. The ACTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Business of the Year was presented to the Downtown Maple Ridge Business Improvement Association for engaging its membership with artistic and creative promotional activities, ranging from an art crawl to an outdoor film series in Memorial Peace Park.
The 2015-2016 arts council board: Korleen Carreras (president), Dawn Flanagan (vice-president), Bill Thiessen (treasurer), Linda King (secretary), Mike Murray, Brad Tones, Ray Wallis, Bob Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Eith, and newcomers Jason Etherington, Vicki Kipps, Laura Butler and Laura-Beth McDonald. The council thanked outgoing board members Bonnie Telep (past president), Candace Gordon, and Diane Daignault (treasurer) for their service and championing of the arts. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Along with thanking our outgoing board members for their dedication to the organization, we also recognize the incredible support of our 110 volunteers who provided over 6,800 hours of service, which is equal to three people working full-time for the year,â&#x20AC;? said Lindy Sisson, executive and artistic director. The 2014/15 fiscal year saw 982 events held at the ACT, attracting a total facility attendance of 73,903.
GEMS: Red Army Monday, October 26 Featuring archival footage from both sides of the Iron Curtain, this documentary chronicles the rise and fall of Soviet Hockey in the 1980s.
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A 5-1 drubbing of the first-place Grandview Steelers on Sunday has the Ridge Meadow Flames thankful for some much needed help between the pipes. The Flames topped the top seed in the Tom Shaw conference and took home four of a possible six points over the Thanksgiving weekend. Bradley Crompton paced the Flames with two goals in the third period to put the game out of reach and 16-year-old rookie goalie Jordan Hollett stopped 28 of 29 shots in the win. The pair were named first and second stars, respectively. Hollett was the first round pick, 13th overall, of the Regina Pats in the 2014 bantam draft. Hollett played for Team B.C. at the Canada Winter Games in Price George in February, where Flames head coach Jamie Fiset was an assistant. The Flames opened the weekend with a much-needed 4-2 road win over the cellardwelling Langley Knights on Thursday, Oct. 8. Rookie defenceman Nolan Ferguson lead the Flames with a natural hat trick, including the game winner, to grab the two valuable points. The Flames are fourth place in the Harold Brittain division with nine points, two behind the third place Abbotsford Pilots, and four behind the Aldergrove Kodiaks. The Mission City Outlaws are in alone in first with 19 points. Ferguson was named the game’s first star
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Sixteen-year-old rookie Jordan Hollett recorded his first-ever PJHL win with 39 saves in a 4-2 decision over the Langley Knights on Oct. 8. in Langley and sits third in team scoring with four goals and four assists in 10 games, while Hollett picked up his first win in the PJHL, turning aside 39 shots. Twenty-four hours later, the Flames were back on home ice to take on division ri-
vals Aldergrove, with Jason Sandhu in net. The Ridge goalie did everything possible to keep his team in the game, making 39 saves. But it wasn’t enough as the Kodiaks won 3-1. The Flames mustered only eight shots in
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There was no shortage of enthusiasm for the start of the girl’s high school field hockey season. The MRSS Ramblers dressed more than 40 players as the junior and senior teams played the Westview Wildcats to start of another season on Wednesday. Both teams then suited up for a two-day tournament in Chilliwack. MRSS head coach Kira Sinow said most 22 of the junior players taking to the field have never played the game before. “I do not cut players off of my team,” said Sinow. “Students are not intimidated to come out and try. Once I get the girls out to try
the sport, they get hooked.” She said once the girls are surrounded by a group of 40 peers, they feel like they are part of a bigger community. “Students take a lot of pride being on a school team,” said Sinow. The Ramblers dropped a 3-0 decision to the Wildcats. Theresa Aherns of the Wildcats opened the scoring early in the first half. Daniella da Costa put the Wildcats up 2-0 and Liana Missori rounded out the scoring. Westview head coach Kimberley Carlyle said she was real proud of her team’s effort. “The juniors came out with a strong start,” said Carlyle. “It was a full team effort from every player. They made strong, smart
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Offers available from October 1 – November 2, 2015. ≈Payments cannot be made on a weekly basis, for advertising purposes only. *$2,180//$2,000//$2,500 no-charge all-wheel drive upgrade is available on new 2015 Juke (excluding SV FWD (N5RT55 AA00)// 2016 Rogue (excluding S FWD (Y6RG16 AA00) and SV Special Edition FWD (Y6SG16 AA00)) // 2015 Pathfinder (excluding S 4x2 (5XRG15 AA00) models purchased or financed with NCF at standard rates and delivered between October 1, 2015 and November 2, 2015. Offer consists of a discount that can only be used at the time of initial purchase/finance and applied towards: (i) the purchase of an all-wheel drive system from an authorized Nissan dealer; and/or (ii) the purchase price of the vehicle. **350//$400//$500 no-charge winter tire package offer is available on new 2015 Micra // 2015 & 2016 Versa Note // 2015 Sentra models purchased, leased or financed and delivered between October 1, 2015 and November 2, 2015. Offer consists of a discount that can only be used at the time of initial purchase/lease/finance and applied towards: (i) the purchase of a winter tire package (includes: all-season floor mats, emergency road kit, and 4 specified winter tires -- rims, tire installation and balancing not included) from an authorized Nissan dealer; and/or (ii) the purchase price of the vehicle. The discounts will be deducted from the negotiated price before taxes and can be combined with special lease and finance rates offered through Nissan Canada Finance. Any unused portion of a discount will not be refunded and may not be banked for future use. Offers are subject to change or cancellation without notice. Conditions apply. See your participating Nissan dealer or visit choosenissan.ca for details. X $12,198 selling price includes MSRP and fees for a new 2015 Sentra 1.8 S M6 (C4LG55 AA00). $5,000 NCI non-stackable cash discount, includes $350 dealer participation in advertised amount. +Cash discount is $2,500/$5,250 available on 2015 Micra SR trims, excludes S trim which gets $1,550 and SV trims which get $1,750/2015 Pathfinder S 4X4 (5XBG15 AA00). $2,500/$5,250 comprised of ‘No Charge AWD’ credit of $2,500/$2,500, $2,450 NCF standard rate cash, $0/$300 dealer participation. Only applicable with finance through Nissan Canada Finance at standard rates. ≠Representative monthly lease offer based on a new 2016 Rogue S FWD CVT (Y6RG16 AA00). 1.99% lease APR for a 60 month term equals monthly payments of $279 with $0 down payment, and $0 security deposit. First monthly payment, down payment and $0 security deposit are due at lease inception. Payments include freight and fees. Lease based on a maximum of 20,000 km/year with excess charged at $0.10/km. Total lease obligation is $16,710. 2016 Rogue S FWD CVT does not qualify for ‘No Charge AWD credit’. This offer cannot be combined with any other offer. Conditions apply. †Representative finance offer based on any new 2015 Pathfinder S 4X4 (5XBG15 AA00). Selling price is $32,458 financed at 0% APR equals monthly payments of $451 monthly for a 72 month term. $0 down payment required. Cost of borrowing is $0 for a total obligation of $32,458. This offer cannot be combined with any other offer. Conditions apply. VModels shown $37,008/$25,998/$18,438/$48,708 Selling price for a new 2016 Rogue SL AWD Premium (Y6DG16 BK00)/ 2015 Sentra 1.8 SL (C4TG15 AA00)/2015 Micra 1.6 SR AT (S5SG75 AE10)/2015 Pathfinder Platinum (5XEG15 AA00). See your dealer or visit Nissan.ca/Loyalty. *X±≠VFreight and PDE charges ($1,760/$1,600/$1,600/$1,760) air-conditioning levy ($100) where applicable, applicable fees (all which may vary by region), manufacturer’s rebate and dealer participation where applicable are included. License, registration, insurance and applicable taxes are extra. Lease offers are available on approved credit through Nissan Canada Finance for a limited time, may change without notice and cannot be combined with any other offers except stackable trading dollars. Vehicles and accessories are for illustration purposes only. ALG is the industry benchmark for residual values and depreciation data, www.alg.com. For more information see IIHS.org. °Forward Collision Warning is intended to warn you before a collision occurs; it cannot prevent a collision. Speed and other limitations apply. See Owner’s Manual for details. ^Ward’s Large Cross/Utility Market Segmentation. MY15 Pathfinder and Pathfinder Hybrid vs. 2014 competitors. ‡Around View Monitor cannot completely eliminate blind spots and may not detect every object. Always check surroundings before moving vehicle. Virtual composite 360 view. The Nissan Sentra received the lowest number of problems per 100 vehicles among compact cars in the proprietary J.D. Power 2015 Initial Quality StudySM. Study based on responses from 84,367 new-vehicle owners, measuring 244 models and measures opinions after 90 days of ownership. Proprietary study results are based on experiences and perceptions of owners surveyed in February-May 2015. Your experiences may vary. Visit jdpower.com. See your participating Nissan retailer for complete details. ©2015 Nissan Canada Inc. and Nissan Canada Financial Services Inc. a division of Nissan Canada Inc.
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Lower pay for next TLink boss
By Je f f Nage l Black Press
The next TransLink CEO will be paid significantly less than predecessor Ian Jarvis. The TransLink board and Metro Vancouver mayors’ council have agreed on a new salary range for the position that runs from a minimum of $325,092 to a maximum of $406,364. No bonuses or vehicle allowances will be paid. The mayors’ council said it expects the board to recruit a new CEO at no more than $365,000 – the mid-point of the approved salary range. If that happens, the next CEO will be paid at least 15 per cent less than $435,015 Jarvis collected in 2014. That compensation figure includes his $319,244 base salary, $18,100 in car allowance and $97,671 in bonuses, but not pension and regular benefits. TransLink’s board has also eliminated vehicle allowances for all other executives. Executive pay was a key factor that stirred public anger against TransLink leading up to the defeat of this year’s referendum on a sales tax increase for transit. “We believe that by eliminating bonuses and car allowances, and cutting the number of senior positions at TransLink, we have addressed those concerns,” board chair Barry Forbes said. He said the salary range for the CEO was guided by an analysis conducted by an independent consultant who compared TransLink to other similar public sector employers in B.C. and Canada. The search for a new CEO had been put on hold this summer. The recruitment will now resume.
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BLIND & DRAPERY INSTALLER. Must have own transport. Criminal record check. Some ladder work. $2000+/month. Call 604-820-1679
Accommodating Pro-D days & school holidays Multilingual Licensed. Qualified Staff. Located on Acreage. A Relaxed Fun Place to Be! Call Anjie 604-466-9448
108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES ARE YOU PASSIONATE about community? Love smalltown living? Be at the centre with your own weekly newspaper. Call Jennifer Gillis, ReMax Blue Chip Realty 306-783-6666. GET FREE VENDING MACHINES Can Earn $100,000.00 + Per Year. All Cash-Locations Provided. Protected Territories. Interest Free Financing. Full Details CALL NOW 1-866-668-6629 Website: WWW.TCVEND.COM HIP OR KNEE REPLACEMENT? Arthritic Conditions/COPD? Restrictions in Walking/Dressing?Disability Tax Credit $2,000 Tax Credit $20,000 Refund. Apply Today For Assistance: 1-844-453-5372.
GPRC, FAIRVIEW CAMPUS requires a Power Engineer Instructor to commence in December, 2015. Please contact Brian Carreau at 780-835-6631 and/or visit our website at: www.gprc.ab.ca/careers. START A NEW CAREER in Graphic Arts, Healthcare, Business, Education or Information Tech. If you have a GED, call: 855-670-9765
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HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES
SERVICE ATTENDANT Required Full-Time & Part Time for ESSO Self-Serve Gas bar. Night Shift!
Apply in person at 24796 Dewdney Trunk Road, Maple Ridge or Fax: 604.467.4249 Did you just get engaged?
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Conveyancer We are currently seeking a full time experienced Conveyancer for our busy Realty office located in Coquitlam. Must be bond-able and insurable.
Competitive wage offered based on experience.
• Food Service Supervisor $12.00/hr. + Benefits • Food Service Manager $17.76/hr. + Benefits Required F/T & P/T for Tim Hortons - Maple Ridge locations. Various Shifts - Must be flexible for Nights / Overnights / Early Mornings / Weekends. Fax Resume Attn. Maple Ridge 604-278-6726 or e-mail: hurstcareers@gmail.com Operated by Epic Food Service
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LABOURERS
LANDSCAPING opportunity. Seasonal job with great wages. Duties include weeding, pruning, planting & general maintenance. Call 604 465-1848 ext. 222
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109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
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P/T General Handyman for Housing Coop in Pitt Meadows. Painting, tiling, repairs. Elec & plumbing an asset. Must have vehicle. ph 604 465 1613 fax 604 465 1676 email meadcoop@telus.net.
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HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES
LOT ATTENDANT
EDUCATION
Mary-Ann Steele
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West Coast Toyota requires a part-time Lot Attendant. Must be available 3 to 9 Monday thru Friday, and 9 to 6 on weekends. Must have a valid driver’s licence, “N” is acceptable. Must be able to drive a Standard transmission.
AUTOMOTIVE ..............................804-862 MARINE .......................................903-920
HELP WANTED
EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION
.Flagpersons & Lane Closure Techs required. Must have reliable vehicle. Must be certified & experienced. Union wages & benefits. Fax resume 604-513-3661 email: darlene.hibbs@shawbiz.ca
FLAG PEOPLE Must be Certified and have a car. Full-Time. Medical/Dental. $15 - $21/hour post Probation. Please send resume to: trshaw@bcroadsafe.com or visit bcroadsafe.com
INSIDE WORKERS Part-Time/Full-Time required Monday-Friday
40000064 - 111A Ave, 112 Ave, 237 St, 238 St, Kanaka Way. 40100123 - 117 Ave, 229 St, 231 St, Adair St, Gilley Ave, Lougheed Hwy. 40220250 - 125A Ave, 126 Ave, 220 St, 220A St. 40220257 - 124 Ave, 126 Ave, 219 St, Harkness Crt, Higgins Crt, Highview Pl, Isaac Cres. 40220262 - 124 Ave, 216 St, Exeter Ave, Spring Cres, Thornton Ave. 40220264 - 123 Ave, 124 Ave, 216 St Evans St, Manor Ave. 40220270 - 123 Ave, 124 Ave, 221 St, Canuck Cres, Gray St. 40310307 - 113 Ave, 114 Ave, 207 St, Lorne Ave. 40310313 - 119 Ave, 210 St, 212 St, Cook St, Laity St. 40320361 - 123 Ave, 123B Ave, 124A Ave, 204 St, 205 St, 206 St. 40320370 - 123 Ave, 201 St, 202 St, 203 St, Allison St, Chatwin Ave, Davenport Dr, McIvor Ave. 40320384 - 124 Ave, 125 Ave, 209 St, Blanshard St, Meadow Pl. 40330332 - 113 Ave, 114 Ave, 115 Ave, 205 St, Barclay St, Latvalia Ln, Lorne Ave, Maple Cres, West¿eld Ave. 40330333 - Charlton St, Chigwell St, Ditton St, Eltham St, Hampton St, Kent St, Lorne Ave, Princess St. 40330337 - 116 Ave, 203 St.
Available routes in Pitt Meadows
41011005 - 118B Ave, 119 Ave, 193 St, Blakely Rd 41011010 - Wildwood Cres N, Wildwood Pl. 41011022 - Bonson Rd, Maple Pl, Somerset Dr. 41011024 - 119 Ave, Hammond Rd. (Townhomes) 41011029 - Barnston View, Bishops Reach, Fraser Way
for COMMERCIAL LAUNDRY in Port Coq. $11.45/hr Apply in person btw 9 & 11am
#205 - 1515 Broadway St, Port Coquitlam PERSON required for food production & packaging. Some heavy lifting req’d Fax resume to 604-944-6304 or email terry@oldcountrypasta.com
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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 154
RETAIL RETAIL SALES P/T
Women’s boutique looking for a mature woman to connect with our broad customer base. A friendly, outgoing personality is key. Have 2-3 years of retail exp. Previous women’s wear exp. is an asset. Drop off resume in person; Uncommon Thredz, 33245 1st Ave Mission
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Experience in moulding, millwork, doors and interior finishing detail an asset. Full-time Mon.-Fri. Strong Client Base, Competitive Wages, Co. Perks & Health Benefits After 3 Months. Fax: 604-513-1194 Email: johnh @westcoastmoulding.com
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FINANCIAL SERVICES
GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com LARGE FUND Borrowers Wanted Start saving hundreds of dollars today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We don’t rely on credit, age or income. Call Anytime 1-800-639-2274 or 604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca
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HOUSEKEEPER AVAIL NOW. Taking new clients. Great Refs. Call anytime 1-604-302-9291 Consider our Free Dailies as a complement to an unbeatable Community Newspaper program. "Explore how you can reach BC with the best"
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 242
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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 242
CONCRETE & PLACING
UNIQUE CONCRETE
DESIGN
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 257
DRYWALL
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 260
CASCADE DRYWALL. Res / Comm Drywall, taping, text. ceilings, t-bar. steel stud. Call Rob 604-218-2396.
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TRADES, TECHNICAL
Construction Lead Hands
Pipe Foreman Pipe Layers Gradesmen
. Need Cash? Own a vehicle? Borrow up to $25,000. SnapCarCash. 604-777-5046
TYBO CONTRACTING has quickly become an industry leader in the excavating & civil contracting business. Tybo is currently retained by some of the largest developers in B.C. We are currently offering top wage & benefit pkgs as well as opportunities for advancement. Email resumes to:
tbrebner@tybo.ca workwithus@tybo.ca
FRASER RIVER PILE & DREDGE IS PLEASED TO PRESENT
The 27th Annual Ridge Meadows Hospital Foundation Fundraising Gala SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17 AT MEADOW GARDENS GOLF CLUB
PRESENTING SPONSOR
Gold Sponsors
Silver Sponsors Supporters of RMH Foundation
For tickets and sponsorship opportunities please call 604.466.6958. Tickets available at $175 each. For information visit rmhfoundation.com.
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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 263 EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 287
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
329 PAINTING & DECORATING
359 SAND, GRAVEL & TOPSOIL
Pay-Less Pro Painting EXT/INT FALL SPECIAL LOOK for our YARD SIGNS D Free Estimates D Insured Licensed D References Residential D Pressure Washing
Serving Tri City 35 Yrs. Call 24 Hrs/7 Days
Scott 604-891-9967 paylesspropainting.com
DN Painting
PACIFIC QUEST
Top Quality/Affordable Prices Exterior/Interior Drywall Repair
D Landscaping D Ditching & Drainage D Lot cleaning & brush removal D Site Clean Up D Parking Expansions D 3 Ton Dump Truck
Years of Experience
TOPSOIL
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SCREENED TOPSOIL MUSHROOM MANURE BARK MULCH 604-467-3003
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TILING
TILES,RENO small or big jobs call 6048185800 or visit www.polymathrenovation.com
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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 509
AUCTIONS
REAL ESTATE
RENTALS
633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS
ONLINE AUCTION - COMMERCIAL RESTAURANT EQUIPMENTOPENS WED OCT 14 - CLOSES WED OCT 21.........BAILIFF SEIZED PIZZA EQUIP, BAKERY & TACO EQUIP PLUS LEASE RETURNS - incl. Garland cooking equip, Berkel Slicers, Hobart 60 Quart Legacy Mixer, Meat Grinder, Sheeters, Walk-ins, Pizza & Convection Ovens, dishwashers, canopies and MORE !!!!! View Weekdays 10am to 4pm @Active Auction Mart - Unit 295 - 19358 96th Ave, Surrey, BC--- view ONLINE & REGISTER to BID @www.activeauctionmart.com --- Tel: 604-371-1190 email: buyit@activeauctionmart.com
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Pitt Meadows Marina 14179 Reichenback Rd
New SRI 14x60. $74,900. Pad rent $550/mo. 55+. Call Chuck 604-830-1960
Moorage Rental Year or Semi-annual Outdoor Storage Available Starting At $30/month for Boats, RV’s, Cars, Trucks & Trailers
RENTALS 706
APARTMENT/CONDO
Launch Ramp with 3 lines and ample parking for tracks and trailers
Onsite Manager
MAPLE RIDGE
604.465.7713
1 & 2 Bdrms available
TREE SERVICES
STORAGE
$865/mo & $965/mo
HANDYMAN CONNECTION HANDYMAN CONNECTION Handyman Connection - Bonded -Renovations - Installations Repairs - 604.878.5232
Call Ted Klein
604-828-8506
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FREE ESTIMATES
JAGUAR LANDSCAPING Lawn & Garden Service. Design, Pruning, Lawns, Cleanups, Comm/ Res. (604)466-1369
DRAIN Tiles, Sewer, Water Video Inspection, Jack Hammering, Hand Excavating Call Tobias 604.782.4322
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WCB Covered
LANDSCAPING
778-628-7590
S. H. LANDSCAPING TREE SERVICES
GARDENING
Fencing
NORTH STARS PAINTING www.northstars-painting.com AMAZING WORK, AMAZING VALUE! 778.245.9069
604.230.1634 or 604.467.3724
311 MASONRY & BRICKWORK 338
Cultured Stone, Natural Stone, Block & Fireplaces. 20 Yrs Exp. Tim 778-889-3956
(604)465-1311
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MISC. FOR SALE
SAWMILLS from only $4,397 MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT. SEIZED Vehicle Auction - Saturday Oct. 17th @10:30 am. All City Auctioneers - 604-514-0194
community papers!
627
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EQUESTRIAN
HOMES WANTED
Yes, We Pay CASH!
PETS
551
GARAGE SALES
FIXIT PLUMBING & HEATING H/W Tanks, Reno’s, Boilers, Furn’s. Drain Cleaning. Ins. 604-380-2932
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
A Gas Fitter ✭ Plumber Furnaces, Boilers, Hot Water Heating, Hotwater Tanks, Drain/ Duct Cleaning & Plumbing Jobs. ✭ 604-312-7674 ✭ ✭ 604-507-4606 ✭
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RUBBISH REMOVAL
317 283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS
SPECIAL FALL PRICES Sawdust Available Augustine Soil & Mulch Ltd. Pitt Meadows, BC 604-465-5193, 604-465-5197 www.augustinesoilandmulch.com
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PETS
Closing Out Sale #10 12350 Harris Road All good quality clothing all under $10 A great variety of household items and décor, tools, books and much more! Friday, Saturday 11 am to 6 pm Sundays 12:30 am to 6 pm
633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS
SBroken Concrete RocksS $25.00 Per Metric Ton SMud - Dirt - Sod - ClayS $25.00 Per Metric Ton GrassSBranchesSLeavesSWeeds
ITALIAN MASTIFF (Cane Corso) mikes hauling 604-516-9237
$59.00 Per Ton
GARBAGE/JUNK REMOVAL
Meadows Landscape Supply
604-465-1311
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.Window & Roof Cleaning Gutters Cleaned & repaired. 604-961-1280
M.T. GUTTERS
Professional Installation
ABE MOVING & Delivery & Rubbish Removal
5” Gutter, Down Pipe, Soffit
604-999-6020
30 YEARS EXPERIENCE
1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING
~ FULLY INSURED ~ Call Tim 604-612-5388
Across the street - across the world Real Professionals, Reas. Rates. Best in every way! 604-721-4555.
GUTTER & ROOF Cleaning/Power Washing since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Simon, 604-230-0627
MIRACLE MOVING
287
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
A-1 CONTRACTING. Renos. Bsmt, kitchens, baths, custom cabinets, tiling, plumbing, sundecks, fencing, reroofing. Dhillon 604-782-1936.
AFFORDABLE MOVING www.affordablemoversbc.com
D Home Repairs D All types of carpentry D Renovations
From 1, 3, 5, 7 & 10 Ton Trucks Licensed ~ Reliable ~ 1 to 3 Men Free Estimate/Senior Discount Residential~Commercial~Pianos
Call Mike 604 - 306 - 4468
LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE
$45/Hr
604-537-4140
1 Female, 2 Male blue Purebred 1st shots, tails / d c removed. ULTIMATE FAMILY GUARDIAN Pet homes. $800. 604-308-5665
AUCTIONS
AERO AUCTIONS Upcoming Auction. Thurs., Oct. 22, Edmonton. Live & On-Line Bidding. Mining, excavation, transportation equipment, rock trucks, excavators, dozers, graders, truck tractors, trailers, pickup trucks, misc attachments & more! Consignments welcome! Visit: aeroauctions.ca 1-888-600-9005.
604 - 720 - 2009
JUNK REMOVAL By RECYCLE-IT! 604.587.5865 www.recycleitcanada.ca
TRANSPORTATION
(Seniors discount)
(604) 467- 5271
821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS
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 $900/mo +utils. Also 2 bdrm avail $1000/mo + utils. 604-377-8135.
S Includes heat/hot water S 1.5 blocks to various bus stops S 2 blocks to Safeway/medical S City park across street S Gated parking and Elevator S Adult oriented building S References required * SORRY NO DOGS * CALL FOR APPOINTMENT
2002 ACURA RSX SUPER CLEAN! School ready. $5999. 604-561-0053.
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SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
ROYAL CRESCENT ESTATES • Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal FREE TOWING 7 days/wk. We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022
Office: 604-463-0857 Cell: 604-375-1768 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.
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~We accept Visa & Mastercard~
Established 1994
AUTOS: To buy or sell your car, truck, RV, van, 4x4 or trailer - this category has it all. You’ll also find automotive supplies and classic cars for sale, or you can list the vehicle you’re seeking.
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Licensed - Bonded - Fully Equip. Residential Commercial, 1-3 Men BIG OR SMALL MOVES Start $45/hr ~ All size trucks Free estimate/Senior Discount www.miraclemoving.ca
Top Line Projects Ltd.
329 PAINTING & DECORATING
778-323-2334
Lovely for senior. Clean quiet 1 bdrm in certified crime free bldg. Cozy gas f/p. No smoking No pets $600 + utils.
The Scrapper
1989 14x70 in Ruskin MHP w/View Fam./Pet ok. $42,900 w/$575pad Financing avail. 604-830-1960
Please Call
$30/hr. per Person • 24/7
Maple Ridge Central
Large Units. Close To Golden Ears Bridge, Shopping & More. GREAT RIVER VIEW!
Same Day Service Lowest Price in Town Discount for MULTIPLE LOADS
MOVING & STORAGE
SENIOR’S DISCOUNT
604-463-2236 604-463-7450
NOONS CREEK Housing Co-op Orientation Meeting, Saturday, Oct 17th at 1pm in the common room located at #58 - 675 Noons Creek Dr. Port Moody. We are accepting applications for 2 - 3 bdrms. Subsidy wait list avail. Share purchase from $1400-$1800. $15 Non-refundable application fee required. Applications available at orientation Please call 604-469-9763 PITT MEADOWS: 2 - 3 bdrm co-op T/H $1130/mo - $1235/mo. Shares req’d. Close to WCE, schools & shopping. No subsidy available. 19250 119th Ave. For more info & to book an appt call 604-465-1938 PITT MEADOWS 3 Bdrm T/H in quiet family complex, rent geared to income. N/P. Call: 604-465-4851
22588 Royal Crescent Avenue, Maple Ridge
CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866
fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977
✶Dump Site Now Open✶
and Hydro Near Shopping & Amenities.
TOWNHOUSES
1 bdrm suite - $775 Pitt Meadows
in need of caring homes! All cats are spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Visit us at:
MISC SERVICES
Includes: Heat, Hot Water
752
PORT COQUITLAM
CEDAR HOGFUEL
CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION Interlawn Landscape Services Commercial / Res. 604-356-9273 www.interlawnlandscapes.com
* Renovated Suites * *Large *Clean *Very Quiet
Damaged or Older Houses! Condos & Pretty Homes too!
Check us out! www.webuyhomesbc.com 604-626-9647
PLUMBING
10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Call Aman: 778-895-2005
Queen Anne Apts.
12186-224 St, Maple Ridge Certified Crime Free Buildings
REAL ESTATE
lower mainland
BRO MARV PLUMBING Plumbing, heating, clogged drains BBB. (604)582-1598, bromarv.com
JOBS: Whether you’re looking to find or fill a position, this is where your search begins. Call bcclassified.com 604.575.5555
312 MAINTENANCE SERVICES
Great Location
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in the 17 best-read
NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring.
Free Estimate 20 years experience in Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows
✶ Bark Mulch ✶ Lawn & Garden Soil ✶ Drain Gravel ✶ Lava Rock ✶ River Rock ✶Pea Gravel
advertise across the
(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint.
Weeding W New Turf Fertilizing W Moss Control Power Raking W Aeration
Meadows Landscape Supply Ltd.
REACH ALL
2 coats any colour
Lawn Care
7 Days / Week
Jerry, 604-500-2163
PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299
Gardening
Prompt Delivery Available
$25 Off with this Ad
778-322-2378 Lower Mainland 604-996-8128 Fraser Valley Running this ad for 10yrs
Flower Beds W Allan Blocks Bark Mulch W River Lava Rock
T/ROCK MASONRY LTD
Tree Removal/Topping/Spiral Thinning/Hedge Trimming/Stump Grinding. Free Estimates. WCB/Fully Insured
www.paintspecial.com
Trimming W Pruning W Topping Clean-up W Garbage Removal Pressure Washing
.Jim’s Mowing. 310-JIMS (5467).
TREE BROTHERS SPECIALIST
New SRI *1296 s/f Double wides fr $94,900. *New SRI 14’ wides fr $72,900. Chuck 604-830-1960 www.glenbrookhomes.net
MANUFACTURED HOMES. MOBILE HOMES. MODULAR HOMES.
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OFFICE/RETAIL
#1 FREE Scrap Vehicle REMOVAL ~~ ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT ~~ $$$ PAID FOR SOME. 604.683.2200
OFFICE/RETAIL
3 A/C Prime Location Offices 754sf upper flr facing east with bathroom & kitchenette. United Blvd/Fawcett, Coquitlam. Rent incl tax, strata fee, heat & hydro. Garry 604-461-7172
COMMERCIAL SPACE FOR LEASE 1292 Main St., Smithers. 5920 sq. ft. Available Jan. 2016. Please email svalu67@telus.net for more information.
OFFICE TWO INDIVIDUAL SPACE OFFICES FOR • 10’ X 8.5’ available RENT • Includes heat, A/C & window
329 PAINTING & DECORATING
Ask about our
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ROOM SPECIAL
CALL TODAY! 604-866-7080 www.benchmarkpainting.ca
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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MEN’S PEACOAT WITH FOOLER
SALE $74.99
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SALE $59.99
WOMEN’S
LINED BOTTOMS
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