Surrey North Delta Leader, November 13, 2015

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CITIES PLAN FOR INFLUX OF REFUGEES ▶ HUNDREDS OF SYRIANS EXPECTED TO SETTLE IN SURREY

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The municipal budget is usually calculated each November. This year, Surrey has postponed consideration of the operating budget until Feb. 15, 2016 in order to determine how to pay for added policing costs. City staff say property taxes will be increasing, but at this pint, no one knows by how much. FILE PHOTO

He estimates Surrey alone could welcome 800 Syrian refugees and roughly Up to 3,000 Syrian refugees are 300 of them could be school age – 40 predicted to come to Metro Vancouver per cent are expected to be under 19 as a result of the new federal governyears old – triggering a scramble for ment’s push to bring 25,000 to Canada classroom space (see story by the end of the year. on page 4). And residents across the Friesen said a website is region are being urged to being launched at issbc. volunteer, donate and even org/refugee-crisis where open their homes to assist residents can find forms to the incoming refugees once volunteer and suggest acthey arrive. commodation options and At least 10 per cent of other assistance. Syrian refugees coming to “For those who are inCanada so far have come to terested in private sponB.C., and of those, the vast sorship we have a fund in majority settle in Surrey, place so people can make ▶ “We’re followed by surrounding a donation towards a sponcities such as Burnaby, New sorship if they don’t want trying to be Westminster, Delta, Cotake the whole thing proactive as to quitlam and Richmond. on.” All of the 43 governA regional emergency a region.” ment-assisted Syrian planning meeting is set for JUDY VILLENEUVE refugees who have arrived in Monday (Nov. 16) to coorB.C. in 2015 have settled in dinate the response of varthose communities, and 26 ious agencies. Represenof them are in Surrey. tatives of municipalities, “Surrey is expected to continue being school boards, health authorities and the number-one destination,” said the Red Cross are to attend. Chris Friesen, executive director of the Immigrant Services Society of B.C.

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▶ SURREY REMEMBERS Second World War veteran Reginald Wise, 91, and his daughter Janice (left) stand in tribute at Remembrance Day ceremonies Wednesday at the Cloverdale Cenotaph. Hundreds gathered along with veterans, RCMP, emergency services personnel and dozens of cadet corps to pay tribute to the sacrifices of Canadian servicemen and women. JENNIFER LANG

Surrey working to cover pricey election promise ▼ VOW TO HIRE 100 MORE POLICE OFFICERS COMES WITH A PRICE TAG OF $15 MILLION, WHICH HAS CITY FINANCE STAFF TRYING TO FIGURE OUT HOW TO PAY FOR IT KEVIN DIAKIW

The cost of a big-ticket municipal election promise for policing in Surrey is proving to be a crushing financial burden, as the city wrangles with how to balance next year’s budget. In the 2014 election campaign, Surrey First – which won every seat on council – promised 100 more police officers this year. The city budgeted for them to arrive last month, and 2016 will be the first full year in which taxpayers will have to pay for the $15-million pledge. Normally, the municipal budget – in its entirety – is calculated each November. This year, because of delays in home valuation from the B.C. Assessment Authority and the burden of the added policing costs, Surrey has postponed consideration of the operating budget until Feb. 15, 2016. The Leader has learned property taxes will be increasing, but at this point, no one knows by how much. On Nov. 23, Surrey’s finance committee will consider utility costs and other fees. Utilities, including garbage, sewer and water, will increase by $27.50 per home – half of which is a result of Metro Vancouver increases. The $100 recreation and culture levy

announced weeks after the election in 2014 will remain in place next year, and the road levy will increase by one per cent as forecast in the city’s last five-year plan. The road levy was introduced in 2007 as a temporary five-year measure. The city now plans to continue it for at least another six to 12 years. It amounts to $110 for the average home in Surrey valued at $671,000. The city will also be looking at a 3.9-percent increase in fees and charges, such as business licences and recreation centre fees. In Surrey’s last five-year financial plan, council aimed to increase property taxes by 2.9 per cent this year. However, the mass hiring of police consumed that and then some, to the tune of just over three per cent, said Coun. Tom Gill, who chairs the city’s finance committee. “That’s probably the biggest item in terms of how we should move forward with the balance of the plan,” Gill told The Leader. Gill added it is not only the cost of obtaining new officers, but also increases in salaries, benefits and “other cost pressures” – such as accommodating the new police with office space – that is presenting a challenge this year. The RCMP received about a 2.5-per-cent

increase in pay this year, he said, most difficult budgeting year in and an increase in benefits that my career at the city, in the sense was retroactive. of balancing the resources that “That was not known a year are going to be required to offset ago,” he said. the expectations of the commuGill said the city is looking at nity,” Gill said. hiring even more police officers Property taxes will be going up, next year, but wouldn’t say how he acknowledged. many. “That being said, I’m trying to “I’m not going to go out on a keep it in line,” he said, adding limb on that right now. We’re the policing costs are far and having some discussions back away the biggest factor. and forth on that,” Gill said. “That’s the underlying issue in During the 2014 election, what’s going to be dictating the Surrey First, of which Gill is a terms of all the other objectives ▶ “There’s member, ran on a promise of and goals we’re going to be delivering 100 Mounties this trying to meet.” no question year, and another 17 in 2016. During the 2014 election, The this has Those 17 officers would cost the Leader asked each party repeatcity just over $2.5 million. edly how they were going to pay been the Gill said the city will be delivfor their promises. ering that number of officers Gill said at the time there most difficult “plus or minus,” depending on were several areas where the budgeting budgetary concerns. city would find portions for the More firefighters and bylaw required funding, including $5 year in my officers are also needed, Gill million from new development, career at the said, but specific numbers will $7 million from a planned be determined when the city cal2.9-per-cent property tax incity...” culates how to pay for the police crease, $13 million from secondCOUN. TOM GILL already acquired. ary suite fees and $4.5 million “Given that big cost pressure from Surrey City Development of police, we’re just trying to Corporation dividends. figure out how the rest of that falls in place, Gill said the city would likely take small given that issue,” Gill said. portions of each to fund the $15-million Gill has been finance chair for nine years plan for the 100 officers. and he said the current budget is by far his In all, taxes and levies increased a total of toughest one to date. $162 in 2015 for the average home worth “There’s no question this has been the $648,000.

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Surrey schools expecting rush of refugees ▶ HUNDREDS OF SYRIAN STUDENTS ANTICIPATED TO ARRIVE BEFORE THE END OF THE YEAR SHEILA REYNOLDS

The Surrey School District is anticipating 500 or more new students will enter local classrooms as an influx of Syrian refugees come to B.C. in the coming weeks. Surrey is expected to be the number-one destination for refugees coming to the Metro Vancouver area. About 3,000 are expected by the end of the year, with approximately one-third predicted to reside in Surrey. A large percentage of those are expected to be schoolaged children. School district communications manager Doug Strachan said staff at the district’s Welcome Centre have been examining the logistics of taking in so many new students since shortly after the federal election. “We’ve been doing the best we can, but

it has been difficult without having solid the students can get an education.” details,” said Strachan. As reported in The Leader last week, there The Welcome Centre has been around for are major school space constraints in three the past six years and has settlement and areas of Surrey – Clayton, South Newton and multicultural workers who help immigrant Grandview. Outside those neighbourhoods, and refugee families new to the there are available classroom spots. community and local schools. Staff With an overall enrolment of there assess student needs and as70,000, bringing in 500 more teens sist in setting them up in classrooms and kids is “something we can manwith appropriate supports. age,” assured Strachan. “We’re prepared,” said Strachan, Still, it’s by far the largest influx of “however, we need resources given refugees the Surrey School District the volume we expect.” has had to manage. In the past – He said more language and assesssuch as when refugees were fleeing ment specialists will be necessary. Burma’s civil war about seven years As well, transportation costs could ago – the district welcomed maybe Doug Strachan 60 to 80 at one time. also be an issue as families may not find homes near schools that have “Some of this will have to play space for new students. out,” said Strachan when asked if “We’re a pretty full school dismore teachers would be required. trict, but we do have schools that “Our main focus right now is getting can accommodate more students, so it’s a them settled and into the schools.” matter of where the families are located and He said school district officials will be meetsettled,” Strachan said. “We will ensure that ing with numerous agencies and government

representatives next week to get further details and solidify plans. Motivating school district staff during what could prove a challenging transition, he said, are the success stories of the many refugee families and students who have made their way through Surrey schools. “What they’ve lived through is just incredible and you see them blossom athletically, academically, and really contribute.”

Enrolment jump already higher than expected Apart from the influx of refugees, nearly four times the number of expected new students flowed into Surrey schools this fall. While the district predicted overall enrolment to rise by about 250 students this year over last, 950 new children and teens showed up. Most of the new students are at the elementary level.

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“We’re trying to be proactive as a region,” said Surrey Coun. Judy Villeneuve, adding refugees will need help with health, professional services and clothing, in addition to housing. “That way we can be ahead of the game as a large number of refugees arrive.” What’s not yet known is how many incoming Syrians will be housed initially on military bases and how many will need immediate housing, Friesen said. They’re looking mainly for hotels and motels on transit routes with kitchenettes for shortterm stays. “For longer term housing we’re looking for everything – basement suites, rooms in people’s houses, cottages not being used, houses or apartments that are vacant.” Emergency housing protocols could also be invoked to temporarily house arriving Syrians in cots on gym floors, church halls and arenas, if necessary. Friesen spoke after federal officials announced Monday they’ve formed a cabinet subcommittee to tackle the logistics of the expedited refugee resettlement. Military and commercial jets may be used to airlift the refugees to Canada, said John McCallum, the new Liberal government’s minister of immigration, refugees and citizenship. “Every option is on the table, whatever works, whatever is cost-effective, whatever will get them here safely and

quickly,” McCallum told reporters. “We will be looking for close collaboration in the days to come to help make a home for the victims of this tragedy.” The federal government has stopped requiring private refugee sponsors to raise money to cover health insurance. They will now be

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War has affected us all Most people born in Canada have had little firsthand experience with war. Canadians have been extraordinarily fortunate in not having a war fought on our soil for more than 200 years. Many new Canadians, on the other hand, have had vastly different experiences. War is far more likely to have had an immediate effect on peoples’ lives in many other countries. Nowhere is this more true right now than in Syria, where millions of people have been displaced. The new federal government is working hard to try and get 25,000 of them to resettle in Canada, but it’s a monumental effort that involves many layers of bureaucracy. It’s an appropriate time to think about how we as Canadians can help people affected by war, as we have just marked Remembrance Day. That’s the one day of the year when most Canadians reflect on war and the effect it had on this country. The fallout impacted most families in the country because young people volunteered in the millions during the First and Second World Wars, and the Korean War. They crossed the ocean to fight for freedom and to preserve our way of life. Surrey was a small rural community in 1914, yet almost 700 volunteered to go off in what was then called the Great War. About 10 per cent did not return,

and their names are inscribed on the war memorial in Cloverdale, which was the centrepiece of a large community gathering on Wednesday. By the time the Second World War came around in 1939, many more young Surrey residents were ready to “take up the struggle with the foe,” in the immortal words of John McCrae. Three members of my own family were among them - including my father. His mother did not want him to join. Her brothers had been killed in the First World War, when she lived in what is now Poland. Her memories of war were negative and she did not want any of her children to lay down their lives. Mercifully, my father and his two brothers returned home safely after the war. War is hell. Those caught up, directly or indirectly, are deeply affected. Yet good can come as a result of war. My father’s family would not have come to Canada without the First World War. My grandfather, who served in the Russian Army in the First World War, was determined that his family not be slammed by a second war he was quite sure would follow the first. They left Europe for Canada in 1927. Many other immigrants have followed that path over the years. They have come from Asia,

Africa, Europe, South America, and even the United States, particularly during the Vietnam War. They wanted to pursue a peaceful life in Canada. If hard work would lead to prosperity, that would be a good thing and a bonus – but just being in a place that was far from the boiling cauldron of instability and war was the first priority. War also has been a strong motivator for many people. When my father’s contemporaries returned to Surrey after the Second World War, they came back with a renewed sense of purpose. They started families, opened businesses, built community organizations and helped Surrey to grow and prosper in a way that most would never have dreamed of. Most members of that generation are now gone, but their legacy remains. Those who are still among us deserve honour and gratitude from the rest of us, as do all the veterans of subsequent wars, including Korea, the peacekeeping missions (Bosnia and Rwanda being two examples), and most recently, Afghanistan. We’ve thought about their sacrifice this week, but let’s also be grateful for their legacy to us – in war and in peace.

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Fix the broken system ▼ GOVERNMENT NEEDS TO GET ITS ACT TOGETHER

I was sitting down reading The Leader (Wednesday, Nov. 4 edition) when I read the first page and saw the article regarding the MRI wait list and the gentleman who has to wait until April 2016 for his scan. My thought was ‘I would love to have an April date for my son’s MRI.’ He has the date of Aug. 27, 2016. The medical system is a mess.

The government needs to get its act together. Tammy Nolte, Surrey

What about Canada’s refugees? Re: The federal government’s Syrian refugee promise. Twenty-five thousand refugees, really? Well Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, what do you plan to do to help the 30,000 to 50,000 estimated daily homeless in Canada? We have

our own internal refugee problem. And what about the line-ups at the hospitals? A year’s wait list for an MRI? Shame on you for your silence. Oh and lest we forget: food banks, drug addictions, child poverty, and of course, aboriginals and their refugee-like lifestyles. Shame on all you self-serving politicians.

▼ ROBIN HOOD NOW RUNNING CANADA While freedom, equality, opportunity and achievement are the tenets of nations built on the belief that individuals are responsible for their own successes and accountable for their own failures, the federal Liberals took no chances on such “sentimental” notion, having preferred instead the relative electoral “safety” of Canada’s politically proven “Robin Hood” equalization system of “robbing Peter to pay Paul.” Needless to say, Justin Trudeau counted on the para-phrased wisdom of one George Bernard Shaw: “Politicians who rob Peter to pay Paul can always depend on the electoral support of Paul.” Sadly, in Canada we are no strangers to the collective entitlements of the welfare state, where “equalizing” everyone’s share of the national economic pie trumps growing and broadening the “pie,” making everyone’s share bigger instead, and validating the economic truism: “A rising tide lifts all boats.”

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Road pricing may be ‘option’ without referendum ▶ FASSBENDER RESPONDS TO CONGESTION PRICING PROPOSAL JEFF NAGEL

The provincial minister responsible for TransLink says it may be possible to implement a road pricing system in Metro Vancouver to control traffic congestion without putting it to another referendum. Peter Fassbender was responding to a new congestion pricing report from Canada’s Ecofiscal Commission that urges harmonized bridge tolls in Metro as a pilot project ahead of a potential longer-range effort to bring in per-kilometre road use fees. The report advocates

a dynamic pricing model with tolls that differ by time of day to encourage more efficient road use. The aim would not be to raise net new revenue – money generated might instead be used to reduce existing gas taxes. “If it was revenue-neutral and it was not seen as a new tax, then I think there is an option there,” Fassbender said when asked if that scenario might escape the premier’s referendum requirement. “We have said if it is not a new source of funding or a new tax, then of course it doesn’t need a referendum.” Fassbender qualified his comments with a series of cautions, noting any effort at mobility or congestion pricing would

take many years and be complex. “What form of capture of movement would you have? How would you implement that? What’s the cost of the infrastructure to do that?” he asked. “I’m not sure it’s as simplistic as the report alludes to in doing a pilot project.” He praised the road pricing report’s authors as a credible group that included SFU professor and former TransLink board chair Nancy Olewiler. “Do I think it’s worth looking at? Absolutely. Do I say it’s the solution? I’m not in a position to say that yet.” He said the province is reviewing its tolling policy, which forbids tolls on anything other than new infrastructure A road pricing system in Metro Vancouver may be implemented without being put to referendum.

and then only if there’s a free alternative. The province wants to see business cases for the new Pattullo and Massey bridges before deciding on any tolling policy change, he said. Fassbender also stressed the region still needs a long-term new revenue source that is fair and equitable to fund its share of the mayors’ transit expansion vision, as well as future operating costs. Premier Christy Clark last month said road pricing as a new revenue source for TransLink would require a referendum. Metro Vancouver board chair Greg Moore also argued that “if it’s just about pricing the road network and not about putting money into TransLink, you wouldn’t need a referendum.” He argues dynamic road pricing is more fair than the gas tax, which area mayors have previously said they’d like to partially replace with road pricing. Drivers who only stay on their local community roads

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Liberal government begins doling out billions of dollars in infrastructure grants. Both Fassbender and Moore agree B.C. must ensure local rapid transit projects are not frozen out. “We can’t lose money to other parts of this country because we don’t have our act together,” Moore said. Metro mayors’ $7.5-billion 10-year plan was criticized during the regional sales tax referendum as being too much, too soon. But that was before Justin Trudeau’s Liberals were elected on a promise of big federal deficits to rapidly fund new infrastructure. Moore noted Toronto and Montreal are proposing nearly $30 billion in projects over the same time frame. The transit funding impasse may not hold up other infrastructure projects. Metro Vancouver hopes to gain federal funding for its new Lions Gate wastewater treatment plant, estimated to cost up to $700 million, and plans to actively lobby new Liberal MPs. “We are ready to go

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Bridge tolls, lower gas tax panned One critic says the idea of harmonized bridge tolling coupled with offsetting cuts in the gas tax would be wasteful and counterproductive to efforts to fight climate change. Environmental consultant Eric Doherty says the toll collection costs – which he estimates at 40 cents per crossing for the Port Mann Bridge – might devour more than a quarter of the revenue if a $1.50 toll was charged on all bridges. “That 25 per cent collection cost is too high when you’re thinking about every dollar of public money mattering,” he said. Doherty also objects to using road pricing revenues to cut gas taxes. If the 17-cent-a-litre TransLink gas tax was slashed while electric vehicles were forced to pay new road fees, he said, their use would be discouraged rather than encouraged. “You’re basically creating an incentive to pollute more.”

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Surrey-Cloverdale MLA defends children’s ministry ▶ STEPHANIE CADIEUX SAYS MINISTRY ISN’T ‘BROKEN’ ALEX BROWNE

Surrey-Cloverdale MLA Stephanie Cadieux – who has also been Minister of Children and Family Development for the past three years – is well aware of recent criticism levelled at her ministry. The death of 18-year-old Alex Gervais, who jumped or fell from a hotel room window in Abbotsford; the suicide of 19-yearold Carly Fraser, who died the day after she was out of provincial care; and the death of 15-year-old Nick

Lang, six days after he entered a government-funded drug rehab program are among cases that have put the ministry under a microscope in recent months, with family members calling for public inquiries and an overhaul of policies. Earlier this year, the mother who won a lawsuit against the provincial government after social workers released her daughter to her estranged husband – who had a record of sexual abuse and subsequently molested the child – called the government’s appeal of the ruling “inhumane.” Last week, the First Nations Leadership Council released

an open letter to Cadieux and Premier Christy Clark calling for change to the system following a report on the 2013 death by overdose of a 19-year-old aboriginal woman who had “aged out” of care, after being placed in what the letter termed “a staggering number of foster homes” and what it characterized as a “chronic lack of adequate support from provincial workers.” While Cadieux declined to discuss specific cases due to privacy issues, she told Black Press last week that she understands reactions of anger and frustration when cases involving young people have tragic outcomes.

“I understand why people think that way when certain tragic circumstances come to light in the public,” she said. “These are emotional and tragic events, and people want to understand them and prevent (them) from happening again – and I feel the same way.” But Cadieux said she doesn’t believe her ministry deserves a description of being “broken” and in need of fixing – although she said she and staff are always looking for a better ways to address a continually moving target of multiple challenges. Cadieux said she feels that media scrutiny of individual cases tends to ob-

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▶ MINISTER RECEIVING ‘A LOT OF FEEDBACK’ staff have been hired, she said, with a further 100 currently in the application process and likely to be hired by the end of the year. “But the world changes and we have to change with it. While there are fewer children in care today than at any point in the last 19 years, the reality is that kids and families are working with far more complex medical and mental health issues. We have to constantly adapt.”

Success in lowering the numbers of children in care generally has not been matched among aboriginal children she said, and the ministry is consulting with Grand Chief Ed John on ways to provide “permanency” in adoptions for First Nations children through “cultural sensitivity and respect.” “We all wish (solutions) were quicker and easier,” Cadieux said. “Early on, as minister, one of the things that really bothered me was that we were

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Parents, advocates for the disabled and even the Opposition critic applauded the B.C. government’s move to increase financial independence for people receiving disability assistance payments. Social Development Minister Michelle Stilwell has announced that effective Dec. 1, recipients will be able

to receive financial “It’s available to all gifts and inheritances those individuals, and of up to $100,000 of course it would without afdepend fecting their on their ▶ “...she monthly personal payments. situations, needs to The current family have a good their lifetime limsupport, it is $5,000 friend reason per person, support, to wake after which whether assistance they’re up every payments working or morning.” are reduced. not workStilwell ing,” StilKATHY BROMLEY said the well said. change “And those affects are definite96,000 people in B.C. ly changes that we’re who receive disability trying to encourage as assistance. well, to help individ-

uals to get into the workforce, so they can create opportunities for themselves to earn and to save.” The government previously raised the earned income exemption so people can earn up to $9,600 a year without reduction of their disability assistance and has encouraged B.C. businesses to hire disabled people. James Ho, a member of the minister’s council on employment and accessibility, called the gift and inheritance policy “a quantum leap for-

Jane Dyson, executive director of Disability Alliance BC, Planned Advocacy Lifetime Network Chair Ted Kuntz and Social Development Minister Michelle Stilwell listen to parent advocate Kathy Bromley speak about the importance of independence for her disabled daughter. PHOTO SUBMITTED ward” for disabled people like his son. Kathy Bromley, a disability advocate whose daughter attends Simon Fraser University, struggled to control her emotions at a ceremony at the B.C. legislature announcing the change Nov. 5. “Just because Shannon was born with a disability and needs help to brush her teeth and put her coat on... she needs to have a good reason to wake up every morning,” Bromley said. NDP social development critic Michelle

Mungall said the change is “definitely good news” for those who can take advantage of it. “I know with some of the families that I’ve been working with, people have come forward wanting to help them out, and they haven’t been able to because of the gift rule,” Mungall said. “But at the end of the day, what we know is that the income assistance rates are very low, they are leaving people in poverty, and we see policies like the maternity leave clawback.”

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sin finds itself in severe drought conditions, as it did in the spring and summer of 2015,â€? said BC Hydro spokesperson Simi Heer. “Ultimately, the increased release meant additional generation at Mica, which resulted in more energy available for export.â€? The Columbia River Treaty was signed by Canada and the U.S. in 1964, and its flood control mandate is set to expire in 2024. Energy Minister Bill Bennett has argued that the treaty should be renewed with an increased annual payment from the U.S., to reflect the value of controlling the river on the Canadian side for flood control and irrigation for agriculture in Washington state. The increase in electricity sales was a bright spot for B.C. exports, the value of which fell 22.2 per cent from January to August, due mainly to falling natural gas prices. Electricity prices also fell during that period, so the 73 per cent increase in exports resulted in only a 32.2 per cent increase in value. Decreases in gas and electricity prices are related to greatly increased shale gas production in the U.S., which is used for power production as well as heating fuel.

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“Every community in the Lower Mainland relies on donations from the program and we need the public’s support once again to ensure we can meet this year’s need,� said Darcy McLeod, president of the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV). The event is a combined effort by the REBGV, the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board (FVREB and the Chilliwack and District Real Estate Board. This year, the drive in Surrey will support five local organizations,

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New mosquito a potential disease carrier ▶ ASIAN SPECIES FOUND IN MAPLE RIDGE, MISSION JEFF NAGEL

An invasive Asian mosquito that can carry diseases such as encephalitis has been detected for the first time in Western Canada at a site in Metro Vancouver. SFU biologist Peter Belton was among the researchers who found the Aedes Japonicus mosquito species breeding in water on a tarp in a Maple Ridge backyard. The closest the species had been detected previously was in southern Washington and Oregon in 2008, and it has been found in Eastern Canada and the U.S. since 1998. The mosquito is capable of transmitting West Nile virus, three types of encephalitis and Chikungunya, a viral disease that causes fever and severe joint pain mainly in Africa and Asia. Belton says the mosquito could pose a significant public health hazard in the future if global warming expands the distribution of the diseases it can carry. “We believe it could be a significant threat to the health of humans and domestic animals and recommend that its population should be monitored,” Belton and other researchers said in their paper published in the Journal of Medical Entomology. There is no current concern about disease spread from the new species but that could change, said Scott McMahon, operations manager for Culex Environmental, which monitors mosquitos in the region for Metro Vancouver. “West Nile was never in Canada before either,” he said, adding that could be a cautionary tale for the eventual arrival of a new disease. “You don’t know how it might be introduced, but we’re one step closer I would say,” McMahon said. “To have a pathogen and the transmission of it you need the right (mosquito) species and

the right pathogen. Now we have one out of two.” Researchers first identified the Japonicus larvae in July 2014 in a Maple Ridge garden, where more than 200 were count-

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Home starts up nine per cent ▶ ‘WE’RE JUST BUILDING AS FAST AS WE CAN’ JEFF NAGEL

New home construction is up significantly so far this year in both Metro Vancouver and the Abbotsford area. Metro Vancouver has recorded 17,325 home starts for 2015 up to the end of October, according to statistics released by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. That’s a nine per cent increase from the same 10 months of 2014. “Everything is as good as we’ve seen it since 2008,” said Bob de Wit, CEO of the Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Association. “We’re just building as fast as we can.” Abbotsford has seen a 70 per cent jump, with 564 new units started compared to 333 to

the same point in 2014, mainly due to a doubling in single detached house starts. The new construction in Metro Vancouver was dominated by the 13,416 multi-family units – those condos and townhouses account for more than three quarters of this year’s activity. But de Wit said all types of construction have been strong, crediting the growing economy, steady growth in household formation and housing demand from buyers that has outstripped the supply on the market. Within Metro, Surrey has recorded 4,035 starts, followed by Vancouver at 3,807 and Richmond at 2,041. Surrey saw a big jump in multi-family starts, and they were also up significantly in Delta, North Vancouver City and Burnaby.

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House – $488,800 (+10.3 %) Townhouse – $227,900 (+2.8 %) Condo – $150,000 (+1 %)

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House prices in the Fraser Valley have climbed sharply this year, though the market is not as red-hot as in Vancouver. The benchmark price of a detached house in the Fraser Valley hit $649,200 in October. That’s a 13.2 per cent increase from a year ago and up nine per cent from $595,600 in April. The strongest price gain was in North Delta, where typical detached houses were up nearly 18 per cent since October 2014 to $658,600. That was a little lower than the average one-year gain of just over 20 per cent as of October in the Greater Vancouver Real Estate Board’s area, which includes Maple Ridge/ Pitt Meadows but excludes the South of Fraser cities. Greater Vancouver benchmark house prices are now at nearly $1.2 million, although that more than doubles to $2.77 million on the west side of Vancouver. The newest cities to breach the $1-million mark for benchmark houses are White Rock/ South Surrey and Port Moody – both areas are close to $1.08 million. They join north and south Burnaby, North Vancouver,

NORTH DELTA

House – $658,600 (+17.8 %) Townhouse – $340,300 (+4.6 %) Condo – $167,800 (+6.7 %)

LANGLEY House prices continue to climb in the Fraser Valley. Richmond, all of Vancouver, West Vancouver and Whistler with houses typically priced in seven figures. Houses and townhouses dominate the market in the Fraser Valley, making up 83 per cent of sales in October, according to the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board, which includes Surrey and White Rock. “The reasons are due to low interest rates, pent-up demand and most importantly, price,” said FVREB president Jorda Maisey. “People can afford to own their own single family home in the Fraser Valley.” She said the house and townhouse price increases flow from strong demand and a lack of sellers. Realtors are increasingly

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House – $649,400 (+11.7 %) Townhouse – $317,300 (+8.4 %) Condo – $205,300 (+5.4 %)

urging would-be townhouse buyers to look instead at more affordable condos, which she said often go for about $100,000 less. The benchmark price of townhouses in the Valley is $313,700 and it’s $203,100 for condos. Both are up just over five per cent from a year ago. Benchmark prices are a gauge of a typical property and are considered more reflective of the market than average sale prices, which can be skewed up by high-end transactions. The only areas where prices have dropped marginally from a year ago are condos in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows.

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House – $1,070,700 (+16.6 %) Townhouse – $441,100 (+0.8 %) Condo – $269,900 (+8.9 %)

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In spring 2017, we’ll be upgrading parts of our natural gas system to meet the demands of a rapidly growing population. There will be some road closures and construction, but we’ll work hard to minimize the disruption.

To find out more, please attend our open house Date: November 18, 2015 Time: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Residents or businesses using this list will be advised that the City of Surrey has not negotiated any pricing with any of the contractors listed. In addition, the City does not warrant the work nor does it endorse any one of the contractors on the list. The cost of any service provided is to be established between the contractor and the customer. The customer will be responsible for providing payment directly to the contractor for any snow clearing service performed. The City will not act as an intermediary for any disputes relating to non paying customers or complaints of unsatisfactory work performed by the contractor. Also, the burden of risk shall be borne by the contractor with respect to carrying out services to residents. All contractors must also ensure appropriate levels of insurance coverage and required licensed.

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Questions to ask before applying for a mortgage By Nicolle Hodges

Figuring out how to finance that perfect home is an important step in the long and exciting home buying process. Ideally, before the hunt for a home even begins, you should be evaluating your current and future housing needs. Learning about the process of home buying and seeking out practical advice regarding financial responsibilities is a great way to lay down the groundwork for future success. This preparation can save a lot of headache and potential financial woes down the road. Once you have your finances in focus, the type of house you would like to buy and can afford will begin to align.

Buying a house requires a lot primarily in the arrangement of of effort and understanding, so residential mortgages. finding a mortgage broker you He says that most consumers can trust will help make the are aware that if they increase decision-making process easier. their payments or make extra In terms of what the best options payments on their mortgage, are for payment, some homethey can speed up the principal buyers are interested in keeping pay down of their mortgage, their monthly payments low, pay less overall interest on while others prefer ensuring that their mortgage, and pay their Darren Rossi their monthly payments never mortgage off sooner. However, Mortgage Broker increase. It’s important to find many choose to just make the Dominion Macklem Mortgage Services what option works for you. minimum payment with the Darren Rossi is an indepenhope that they can afford a lump dent mortgage broker with Dominion sum payment sometime in the future, but Macklem Mortgage services (a franchise generally have no plan on how that will be of Dominion Lending Centres) and deals accomplished.

“Unless you receive bonuses, have irregular cash flows, or receive a sizeable tax return each year, many borrowers find it difficult or lack the discipline to make regular lump sum payments against their mortgage,” says Rossi. “For these borrowers, a weekly or biweekly accelerated mortgage payment may be more suitable, as this will force them to make an additional principal payments throughout the year which generally equates to an extra monthly payment per year.” If this is not possible due to your cash flow or payroll schedule, Rossi says one may consider increasing monthly or semi-monthly payment by 8.5 percent to achieve the same result.

Questions to ask: Every homebuyer has his or her own priorities when choosing a mortgage, which is why Rossi suggests asking the following questions before applying for a mortgage: k Are all of my credit accounts current and up to date? k Do I have an understanding of my current credit score? k Are my income tax fi lings up to date? k Am I past any probationary period with my new employer? k If I am not guaranteed hours with my employer, or if I am a casual or seasonal employee, can I provide a two-year track record of my earnings within same industry? k Can I provide a current employment letter and paystub from my employer to help confirm my

employment and income? k Can I come up with a down payment of at least five percent of the purchase price? k Do I have access to enough additional funds to also afford the closing costs of a mortgage? These could include lawyer/notary fees, registration costs, tax adjustments, etc. mortgage registration? k Who do I contact for future servicing of my mortgage?

As for common questions a borrower should ask their mortgage expert of choice before signing any mortgage documents or commitments, Rossi advises the following: k Are you, as my mortgage expert of choice, representing me as the borrower, or the lender? This essentially asks, “Who do you work for?” k Is my mortgage rate a fixed rate or variable rate? k If my mortgage is a variable rate, will the payment be adjusted each and every time there is an adjustment to the Bank of Canada Prime rate? k Will I be able to make extra payments on my mortgage? Up to how many? k Will I be able to make lump sum payments on my mortgage? Up to how much? k Is my mortgage portable to a new home if I decide to move during my term?

k How would that be arranged? Would there be a penalty? k Do I have the option to close out my mortgage term early? How would the penalty be calculated if I decided to do so? k Am I giving up any common features or privileges to receive the rate I am being offered on my mortgage? k Will the mortgage lender permit me to use the solicitor of my choice for the mortgage registration? k Who do I contact for future servicing of my mortgage?

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Service award for DPD coordinator ▶ KIM GRAMLICH RECEIVES FIRSTEVER MINISTRY OF JUSTICE AWARD BLACK PRESS

Kim Gramlich, longtime victim services coordinator for the Delta Police Department (DPD), was honoured over the weekend with the first-ever Ministry of Justice Service to Victims Award. Gramlich was recognized for her work introducing the first K9 intervention unit in Canada to support victims of trauma. Through her advocacy, Gramlich was also part of a successful bid this year to allow accredited courthouse dogs to be used in the courtroom as support for victims of crime. In his first case, DPD Trauma K9 Caber

assisted a vulnerable witness – a child sexual assault victim – to testify at trial. Caber has been working Gramlich as part of Delta Police Victim Services since 2010. The Service to Victims Award recognizes an individual (paid or volunteer), community group and others who have provided exemplary leadership in providing services and supports to victims. The award was established to honour the networks of individuals and organizations across British Columbia that work directly with victims and support women and children whose lives have been affected by violence. Gramlich, with Trauma K9 Caber, was presented with the award at this year’s B.C. Crime Prevention Symposium held in Burnaby by Minister of Justice Suzanne Anton.

Top Surrey businesses honoured ▶ BOARD OF TRADE RECOGNIZES CITY’S BEST AT SHERATON HOTEL BLACK PRESS

The Surrey Board of Trade has recognized six of this city’s best businesses at the 17th Annual Surrey Business Excellence Awards. On Thursday (Nov. 5), the six companies were honoured in front of 400 people at the Sheraton Vancouver Guildford Hotel. The recipients of this year’s honours include: 1-10 Employees Winner: South Point Pet Hospital The pet hospital has been serving Surrey and White Rock for the past 11 years. “If necessary, their team will do house calls, which is especially valuable for

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their elderly clients who cannot drive,” the award submission states. “South Point Pet Hospital plans to bring in laser therapy to complement their acupuncture treatments, which has already seen great success. They have introduced a digital X-ray machine to their practice, which is more efficient in getting a diagnosis and safer for the environment, as it does not use harsh chemicals.” 11 - 40 Employees Winner: Viva Care Inc. Since 2008, Viva Care Inc. has been a multi-disciplinary and holistic healthcare clinic, offered at 10 locations. Their growing network of family physicians, specialists, pharmacists, optometrists, rehabilitative team and other health care providers are bound by the common purpose of helping communities on their path to better health. “Viva Care is modernizing the healthcare industry

by introducing online wait times on their website, online booking of appointments, a paging system within Walmart so clients can shop while they wait for their turn to see a doctor,” the submission states. Viva Care, based in Surrey, also operates across the Lower Mainland, as well as in Kenaston, Manitoba. 41+ Employees Winner: Canuel Caterers Two brothers established Canuel Caterers in 1991. Their success started with their first account – North Delta Secondary School - an account that still remains with Canuel. “In addition to operating the current eight school accounts in Surrey, they have a combined 54 school programs in BC. Canuel provides cafeteria and meal programs to these schools,” the award submission states. “This family owned and operated business prides themselves on practicing ethical practices with

Applicant: B.C. Ministry of Environment, Ecosystems Protection and Sustainability Branch PO Box 9338, Stn Prov Govt, Victoria, B.C. V8W 9M1 Telephone: 250 356-7683 Attention: Leif-Matthias Herborg, Aquatic Invasive Species Coordinator Agent: SMC Consulting, 1582 Lawrence Avenue, Penticton, B.C. V2A 3C1 Telephone/fax: 250 492-6193 Email: smcconsulting@shaw.ca The purpose of the pesticide use is to eradicate invasive intertidal cordgrasses (Spartina spp.) which are designated as provincial noxious weeds under B.C.’s Weed Control Act. Treatment areas will be restricted to infestations of Spartina on cobble beaches, salt marshes and intertidal mudflats (at low tide) located in Boundary Bay, Robert’s Bank and Burrard Inlet, but treatment may expand over the course of the permit period to include sites at Sturgeon Banks and on the central east coast of Vancouver Island, including Comox, Courtenay, Deep Bay, Denman Island, Hornby Island and Sea Island. The total area proposed for this herbicide treatment is a maximum of 22 hectares annually, spread across more than 17,000 coastal hectares. Pesticide applications will consist only of the herbicide called Habitat (active ingredient: imazapyr), which will be applied to selected sites within the areas identified above using handheld spray bottles, backpack sprayers or mounted sprayers. Pesticide applications will complement existing and ongoing mechanical removal methods. Proposed duration of this pesticide use is from June 1, 2016 to May 31, 2019. A draft copy of the pesticide use permit application and maps of the proposed treatment areas may be examined online at: https://www.for.gov.bc.ca/hra/Plants/pmp.htm, by contacting the Applicant (Leif-Matthias Herborg) or by contacting the Agent listed above. A person wishing to contribute information about the treatment sites for the evaluation of this permit application must send copies of the information to both the agent for the applicant at the address above and the administrator under the Integrated Pest Management Act at Ministry of Environment (10470 152nd Street, Surrey, B.C. V3R 0Y3) within 30 days of the publication of this notice.

suppliers, clients and staff.” New Business of the Year Winner: Crown Building Supplies Crown Building Supplies is a newly established business with a combined 40 years of experience in the industry. “A newly formed business by experienced and educated individuals, whose average age is about 40, has flourished beyond projected expectations. This is a direct result of their energy, commitment, and dedication to serving their business and community.” Not-for-profit Winner: John Volken Academy Society The John Volken Academy provides long-term, residential addiction recovery treatment and lifeskills training to young men and women ages 19-34. While in the program, students advance their education, adopt healthy lifestyles, and receive extensive career training in PricePro, their

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Slam dunk for Surrey Christmas Bureau ▶ NOV. 28 EVENT AT KWANTLEN PARK SECONDARY IS ALL ABOUT BASKETBALL AND CHARITY BLACK PRESS

The Surrey Christmas Bureau (SCB) is inviting the public to be a part of its “Jingle Hoops” event on Nov. 28 from 10 a.m. to 3

p.m. at Kwantlen Park Secondary (10441 132 St.). Jingle Hoops is an all-inclusive, all ages, fun day of basketball where anything basketball-related goes The goal of the event is to engage the community and offer a fun, community-bonding outlet where individuals can be united by their love of basketball and sport – all while supporting children and families in the community of Surrey.

Many schools and recreational groups are already on board helping to get players of all ages and abilities out to this event – especially the Kwantlen Park Leos and Kwantlen Park Leadership class. As well, SEMO Foundation is doing a tournament within Jingle Hoops

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vide a Christmas for their loved ones that they might otherwise be unable to afford. If you are interested in getting your group involved and making spirits bright, give the Surrey Christmas Bureau a call at 604581-9623. Registration for assistance from the SCB this year begins on Nov. 18. The location will be announced closer to that date. For more information, visit christmasbureau.com

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Looking for the puurfect gift for the animal lover in your life? Bring your furry, scaly, feathery friends to Urban Safari Rescue Society to get professional photos taken with Santa Claus. There are two dates: Sunday, Nov. 22 from 1-3 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 29 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Every pet will receive a digital copy of the best photo taken, and one 5x7 print. By donation (minimum $15 suggested). All money raised goes toward the care of more than 350 rescued and abandoned exotic animals, from spiders and turtles to iguanas, frogs, and snakes. Help make this Christmas a cozy one for animals, great and small. Urban Safari Rescue Society is located at 1395 176 Street in Surrey. For information, call 604-531-1100, or email info@urbansafari.com.

to raise awareness and funds for the SCB’s Toy Depot and Christmas Hamper Program. The day will be filled with activities, a barbecue, concession, toy drive and lots of basketball fun. Those coming are asked to bring a new, unwrapped toy or cash donation for the SCB. Each year, the SCB helps hundreds of Surrey families pro-

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Public Hearing – Tuesday, November 24, 2015 The Municipal Council of The CorporaƟon of Delta will hold a Public Hearing, in accordance with the Local Government Act, to consider the following proposed projects and related applicaƟons: Date: Tuesday, November 24, 2015 Time: 7:00 p.m. Place: Council Chamber, Delta Municipal Hall 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Delta, BC V4K 3E2 A Council meeƟng is scheduled to immediately follow this Public Hearing in the event Council wishes to give further consideraƟon to any projects at that Ɵme. Any persons who believe that their interest in property will be aīected by the proposed projects shall be given an opportunity to be heard at the Public Hearing on maƩers contained in the bylaws and/or proposed by the applicaƟons. Should you have any concerns or comments you wish to communicate to Council in advance of the Public Hearing, you can write to: Mayor and Council The CorporaƟon of Delta 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Delta, BC V4K 3E2 Fax: 604-946-3390 Email: mayor-council@delta.ca Correspondence addressed to Mayor and Council will form part of the public record for this Public Hearing. To be considered, correspondence must be received by the Oĸce of the Municipal Clerk no later than 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 24, 2015. Project No. 1: ApplicaƟon for Rezoning (File No. LU007432) LocaƟon: 4463 River Road West, as shown outlined in bold on MAP NO. 1 Applicant: Wes Karsgaard, Karsgaard ConstrucƟon Ltd. Telephone: 604-940-8484 Proposal: ApplicaƟon for Rezoning in order to legiƟmize the exisƟng single family dwelling on the upland area and to permit a new Ňoat home on the adjacent water area. MAP NO. 1 “Delta Zoning Bylaw FILE NO. LU007432 No. 2750, 1977” Amendment Bylaw No. 7469 To amend “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” by rezoning the subject property from I1S Special Light Industrial to Comprehensive Development Zone No. 462 in order to legiƟmize the exisƟng single family dwelling on the upland area and to permit a new Ňoat home on the adjacent water area. Staī Contact: Jimmy Ho – 604-946-3331 Web LocaƟon: November 2, 2015 Regular Council MeeƟng Agenda Item E.03 Project No. 2: ApplicaƟon for Rezoning (File No. LU007507) LocaƟon: 5102 8A Avenue, as shown outlined in bold on MAP NO. 2 Applicant: Howard Smid Telephone: 604-644-2754 Proposal: ApplicaƟon for Rezoning in order to permit subdivision and development of two single family residenƟal lots. “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” Amendment Bylaw No. 7484 MAP NO. 2 To amend “Delta Zoning FILE NO. LU007507 Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” by rezoning the subject property from RS1 Single Family ResidenƟal to RS5 Single Family (550 m2) ResidenƟal in order to permit a two-lot subdivision and construcƟon of a new single family dwelling which may include an in-ground basement and secondary suite on each lot. Staī Contact: Jimmy Ho – 604-946-3331 Web LocaƟon: November 2, 2015 Regular Council MeeƟng Agenda Item E.06

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Project No. 3: ApplicaƟon for Rezoning (File No. LU007537) LocaƟon: 8469 109B Street, as shown outlined in bold on MAP NO. 3 Applicant: Hardeepak Sidhu Telephone: 778-386-5711 Proposal: ApplicaƟon for Rezoning in order to permit subdivision and development of two single family residenƟal lots. “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” Amendment Bylaw No. 7479 MAP NO. 3 To amend “Delta Zoning FILE NO. LU007537 Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” by rezoning the subject property from Comprehensive Development Zone No. 366 to Comprehensive Development Zone No. 366-A in order to permit a two-lot subdivision and retain the newly constructed single family dwelling on proposed Lot 1 and to construct a new single family dwelling with no in-ground basement or secondary suite on proposed Lot 2. Staī Contact: Susan Elbe – 604-946-3389 Web LocaƟon: October 26, 2015 Regular Council MeeƟng Agenda Item E.05 Project No. 4: ApplicaƟon for Rezoning and Development Variance Permit (File No. LU007203) LocaƟon: 5300 34B Avenue, as shown outlined in bold on MAP NO. 4 Applicant: Brian G Hart & Company Telephone: 778-999-8302 Proposal: ApplicaƟon for Rezoning in order to allow West Coast Seeds Ltd.’s business operaƟon to expand and relocate to the subject property. “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” MAP NO. 4 Amendment Bylaw No. FILE NO. LU007203 7456 To amend “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” by rezoning the subject property from A1 Agriculture to Comprehensive Development Zone No. 461, and to use the north porƟon of the property (approximately 2.2 ha) for West Coast Seeds Ltd.’s business. SpeciĮcally, the proposed uses include: seed trials, producƟon, distribuƟon and seasonal sales of seeds, demonstraƟon and trial gardens, research and educaƟon centre, and oĸce space. Those lands not part of the seed operaƟon (approximated 4.2 ha) would be leased out for organic farming and acƟvely farmed. The proposal includes retaining all of the Pybus Farm heritage buildings on site. Development Variance Permit LU007203 To vary SecƟon 5.2(b) of “Delta Subdivision and Development Standards Bylaw No. 5100, 1994” to waive road improvements to the collector road standard, ornamental street lighƟng, underground hydro and telephone servicing and ducƟng along the frontage of 34B Avenue to accept the current condiƟon. Staī Contact: Stephanie Johnson – 604-946-3269 Web LocaƟon: November 2, 2015 Regular Council MeeƟng Agenda Item E.05 AddiƟonal InformaƟon: AddiƟonal informaƟon, copies of the bylaws, supporƟng staī reports, and any relevant documentaƟon may be inspected unƟl Tuesday, November 24, 2015. Municipal Hall: Community Planning and Development Department Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday (except statutory holidays) 8:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday Website: www.delta.ca Email: com-pln-dev@delta.ca Phone: 604-946-3380 Please note that Council may not receive further submissions from the public or interested persons concerning any project aŌer the Public Hearing has concluded.

Michael Farren of the Valley West Hawks scored three goals in two games last weekend. BOAZ JOSEPH

Hawks get an invitation to Mac’s tournament ▶ LOCAL MIDGET TEAM WILL BE AT MAJOR HOCKEY EVENT IN CALGARY RICK KUPCHUK

After blowing a two-goal lead Saturday in a 6-4 loss, Sunday’s blow-out win over the Okanagan Rockets was very important to the Valley West Hawks in more ways than one. More than salvaging a split from the two games in Kelowna, the 7-2 victory bumped the Hawks back into third place in the BC Hockey Major Midget League (MML). And it also may have convinced organizers of the Mac’s Midget AAA tournament Dec. 26 to Jan. 1 in Calgary. “Last evening we heard from the Mac’s selection committee and we have qualified for the Mac’s midget tournament,” said Hawks head coach Jessie Leung. “They only take the best. Our win on Sunday sealed the deal.” The 25-team Mac’s tournament traditionally features to top teams from across Western Canada, and can often include teams from the rest of Canada, the United States and Europe. “We’re honoured to be selected,” said Leung. “This is a great showcase for our players to scouts and coaches from across North America.” The Hawks are in a tight race near the top of the standings of the MML, just three points out of first place yet just two points up on the seventh-place team as the season nears the midway point. Had the powerplay been working better Saturday, Valley West might have left Kelowna with a pair of wins. They did score once with the man-advantage, and went into the third period with a 4-2 lead. But the Rockets tallied four times over the final 20 minutes to escape with a win. “We had some opportunities to extend the lead with powerplays including a two-minute five-on-three, but couldn’t find the twine,” said Leung. “Our powerplay was in a funk. We never seemed to get on the same page

and really didn’t threaten all game.” Michael Farren scored twice for Valley West, with Armahn Sidhu and Daniel Chifan adding one goal each. Ben Evanish and Luka Burzan contributed with two assists apiece. Special teams were very effective for the Valley West squad Sunday morning, as they tallied five times with the man advantage and gave up just one goal in 12 shorthanded situations. “We made some adjustments Saturday night that really paid off,” said Leung. “We built our team in the off season to be able to play different styles. We decided to be more physical Sunday. We can play the skill game and we can play a heavy game. We wanted to see if Okanagan could do the same.” The Rockets scored just 89 seconds into the game, but trailed 3-1 after one period as Farren, Justyn Gurney and Ilijah Colina replied for the Hawks. Burzan upped the lead to 4-1 early in the second period, then Okanagan cut the difference to two goals midway through the game. Colten Gerlib made it 5-2 by the second intermission, then Christian Bosa and Gurney added powerplay goals in the third frame. “The efforts of our D-core was exceptional with players going down with injury throughout the weekend,” said Leung. “At one point in the third, we went a stretch of 10 minutes with only three defensemen ready to play. “I thought there was a lot of desire in our group on Sunday.” Now at 9-4-1 (win-loss-tie) and tied with the 9-6-1 Rockets for third place, the Hawks will play twice against the 7-4-3 Vancouver Chiefs next weekend. “The Chiefs eliminated us in the playoffs last season before going on to win the league championship,” noted Leung. “We’re in for another tough matchup. We know we’ll get their best game and will need to be ready for it.” The two teams face-off tomorrow (Saturday) at 2 p.m. at the Langley Events Centre, and again Sunday at 9:45 a.m. at the Poirier Sports and Leisure Centre in Coquitlam.

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Road losses have pushed the Kwantlen Polytechnic University men’s and women’s basketball teams into the basement of their respective leagues. The men lost 8971 Friday night to the Langara Falcons in Vancouver, and 104-63 in Squamish Saturday to the Quest Kermodes, while the women fell 75-45 in Vancouver and 73-37 in Squamish. Both teams are now 0-3 (win-loss) in PACWEST (Pacific Western Athletic Conference) league play. The KPU women’s team started the weekend with their loss to Langara. The Eagles started well, leading 19-18 after the first quarter, and trailing just 36-29 at the break. But they were outscored 3916 over the final 20 minutes. Haeley Williams scored 11 points to pace the Eagles, with Cyrena Timmins adding 10 points and seven rebounds. Quest put the Eagles in a huge hole Saturday night in Squamish, racing to a 25-7 lead after just 10 minutes to play and building their advantage to 41-18 by halftime. Third-year guard and Panorama Ridge Secondary graduate Aliya Senghera was the lone Eagle to score in double digits, scoring 15 points. Timmins with seven rebounds, and Williams and Desiree Lister with six each were the top players on the boards. The KPU men’s team fell behind early Friday against the Falcons, trailing 24-10 after one quarter and 46-27 at halftime. Trevor Schulz led KPU with 24 points, with Joshua Kurucz and Nick Smith adding 14 each. Smith was the top rebounder with nine. One night later in Squamish, the Eagles were dominated by the Kermodes over the first 30 minutes. Quest led 23-12, 4728 and 84-42 at the quarter breaks, and upped their lead to 50 points at one point in the fourth quarter. Schulz had a double double for KPU with 17 points and 11 rebounds, with Smith adding 16 points and six rebounds. Despite the slow start to the season, the two KPU teams are just a game out of a playoff position. The Eagles will host the Vancouver Island University Mariners tonight (Friday) at 6

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(2013) and her two new books, Mrs. Nobody’s Shenanigans and Mr. Nobody’s Christmas Treasury. Her husband Dave is the books’ illustrator. Diwali Downtown Surrey takes place Nov. 14 from 3-7 at Centre Stage, City Hall 13450 104 Ave. The event will include more

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Insurance Representative We are currently seeking a full time licensed auto plan insurance representative. One year Autoplan & personal lines insurance experience required. Punjabi and Hindi an asset. Competitive Wage Based On Experience!

Pressroom Helpers/ Stackers We have several openings for Press Helpers/ Stackers at our Delta location.

Carrier Supervisor The Surrey Distribution Centre is looking for energetic and customer friendly individuals for its Circulation Department. The right candidate must have excellent communication and organizational skills. Your attention to detail and ability to work with minimum supervision set you apart from other applicants. Basic knowledge of MS Word, Excel and Outlook Express recommended. Duties include overseeing 100+ youth carriers, recruit and hire new carriers, survey old and new delivery areas, monitor carrier performance and follow-up reader delivery concerns. A reliable vehicle is a must. A vulnerable sector criminal record check is also mandatory. This permanent part-time position is available immediately. Please forward resume to: Circulation Manager Surrey Distribution Centre Serving : • Surrey Leader • Surrey Now • Cloverdale Reporter #200-5450 152nd Street, Surrey, B.C., V3S 5J9 circmanager@surreyleader.com No phone calls please Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Deadline for Submission is November 14, 2015

Unique Taste, Unique Menus... Gourmet, Customized Menus Tailored To Your Function...

Kristy 604.488.9161

threescocatering@shaw.ca or Visit us at: www. threescompanycatering.ca

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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

SALES ASSOCIATES FT/PT

Apply at Made in India #104 8312 128 St. Surrey, BC or call 604-323-3636

604-575-5555

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COOKS

Servers & Bartenders FT/PT Positions available immediately for new Indian restaurant opening in Surrey.

Experience an asset. Please reply by email to:

jaspal723@gmail.com

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HELP WANTED

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 242

HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES

Experienced only need apply. Apply within with resume. Attn Mike New York New York Restaurant, Unit 301 - 6361 152nd St., Surrey.

. Need Cash? Own a vehicle? Borrow up to $25,000. SnapCarCash. 604-777-5046

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Steel Fabricators

• 4+ years of fabrication exp. • Read & understand blue prints, shop drawings & manufacture parts. • Strong mechanical aptitude / installation knowledge.

We Offer BeneďŹ t Packages & A RSP Program! E-mail resume: tammy@ silhouettesteel.com

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CONCRETE & PLACING

TRADES, TECHNICAL

HELP WANTED

NOW HIRING! Delivery Drivers

Placing & Finishing * Forming * Site Prep, old concrete removal * Excavation & Reinforcing * Re-Re Specialists 34 Years Exp. Free Estimates. coastalconcrete.ca

Call: Rick (604) 202-5184 SEMI-RETIRED contractor will do small concrete jobs. Patio’s, sidewalks, driveway’s. Re & re old or damaged concrete. Ken 604-307-4923

UNIQUE CONCRETE

DESIGN

F All types of concrete work F F Re & Re F Forming F Site prep FDriveways FExposed FStamped F Bobcat Work F WCB Insured

778-231-9675, 778-231-9147

FREE ESTIMATES

WHERE DO YOU TURN

TO LEARN WHAT’S ON SALE?

Must have your own reliable CARGO VAN (minimum ž ton) and clean driver abstract. NO CARS, SUVS, MINI-VANS OR PICKUP TRUCKS. • Tuesday Evenings & Thursday Evenings • Pick up newspapers from our warehouse • Deliver newspapers to our carriers’ homes in Langley City, Walnut Grove and Aldergrove

Call 604.514.6770 circulation@langleytimes.com

YOUR NEWSPAPER:

The link to your community

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ELECTRICAL

YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899 NEIGHBOURS ELECTRIC Licensed, Warrantied, Affordable. Renos & small jobs. Res & comm. 7 Days. Free est. 604-710-5758.

LOW RATES 604-617-1774 Licensed, Bonded, Expert trouble shooter. 24/7. 100% guaranteed.

All Electrical. Low Cost. Licensed. Res/Com. Small job expert. Renos Panel changes ~ 604-374-0062

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

for Indian Clothing Boutique

Competition closes: November 18, 2015

blackpress.ca X bclocalnews.com

• Home Dinner Parties • Meetings • Funerals • Weddings • B-B-Ques • Birthdays • Anniversaries

To Apply Please E-mail: kapil@ goldenearsinsurance.com

Preference given to those with experience in this field, but is not necessary. Shifts are 12 hours/3 shifts per week or 9.5 hours/4 shifts per week. Must be willing to work nights and weekends. References required. Starting wage is $14.31/hr.

We thank all those who are interested in this position, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Specializing in Private Events! We Come To You! Doing It All, From Set-Up - Clean-Up.

sharvey@fashionaddition14plus.com

Please send resumes to:

Interested applicants should email their resume and references to Linda Wischoff at: lwischoff@blackpress.ca

175 CATERING/PARTY RENTALS

RETAIL

Fashion Addition 14+, Western Canada’s leading retailer in Designer Fashions for Plus-Sized Women is now hiring an Assistant Manager for our Langley Location. Join our team and share your passion for Plus - Size Designer Fashions. 2 years customer service. Email resume to:

. Hiring Flaggers-Must be certified, $15-$18/hr. 604-575-3944

ALTERNATIVE HEALTH

RELAXATION BODY CARE 604-859-2998 #4 - 2132 Clearbrook Road, Abby

Submit resume: Bayshore Specialty Nursing Services Attention: Kevin Williamson – HR Generalist. Email: Pedsvancouver@bayshore.ca Please make a note that you are applying for the South Delta / Ladner position.

Assistant Manager /Sales Associate

The Matchmaker where buyers and sellers meet.

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REGISTERED NURSE

Part-time personal assistant required in Surrey. Wage is $800 each week.

Insurance Customer Service Agent

PERSONAL SERVICES

FENCING

6’ CEDAR FENCING. Free est. Red Rose Landscaping. Harbiee 604-722-2531

Friday November 13 2015 The Surrey-North Delta Leader 31 HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 281

GARDENING

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 287

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 329 PAINTING & DECORATING

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 356

RUBBISH REMOVAL

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 551

GARAGE SALES

RENTALS 736

TRANSPORTATION 818

HOMES FOR RENT

CARS - DOMESTIC

Estate Sale 8444 - 154B St. Surrey

Sat & Sun. Nov. 14 & 15 9am - 3pm Household furniture, tools, Crystal, Automatic bath lift & Queen size bed, Camping equip., Fridge, Freezer, TV’s etc. 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser, clean auto, 4cyl. 85,000k. Lots of options, red. $4000/firm 604-538-9257

TONY’’S PAINTING

560

www.paintspecial.com 778-322-2378 Lower Mainland 604-996-8128 Fraser Valley Running this ad for 10yrs

PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299

MISC. FOR SALE

ALUMINUM GATE total 12’ - in two pieces - with Italian motor. Call for information 604-880-9090.

Brads Junk Removal.com. Same Day Service. Affordable Rates! 604.220.JUNK (5865)

372

SUNDECKS

563

MISC. WANTED

2 coats any colour

(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint.

.aaa lawn 604-542-1349 HANDYMAN CONNECTION HANDYMAN CONNECTION Handyman Connection - Bonded -Renovations - Installations Repairs - 604.878.5232

SHINE LANDSCAPING

A-1 CONTRACTING. Renos. Bsmt, kitchens, baths, custom cabinets, tiling, plumbing, sundecks, fencing, reroofing. Dhillon 604-782-1936.

*Grass Cutting *Hedge Trimming *Yard Clean *Pruning *Pressure Wash shinelandscaping@hotmail.com

Call 778-688-3724

Excavators, Backhoes, Bobcats & Dump Trucks for hire TOPSOIL & GRAVEL

288

~ PRO PAINTERS ~ INTERIOR / EXTERIOR Quality Work, Free Estimates

HOME REPAIRS

A1 BATH RENO’S. Bsmt suites, drywall, patios, plumbing, siding, fencing, roofing, landscaping, etc. Joe 604-961-9937.

Member of Better Business Bureau

WCB INSURED

HANDYMAN Home Repair Services - 45 Yrs Exp Call or Text Henry 604-868-5441

Vincent 543-7776 NORTH STARS PAINTING www.northstars-painting.com AMAZING WORK, AMAZING VALUE! 778.245.9069

604-531-5935 296

KITCHEN CABINETS

Prompt Delivery Available

7 Days / Week

Meadows Landscape Supply Ltd. ✶ Bark Mulch ✶ Lawn & Garden Soil ✶ Drain Gravel ✶ Lava Rock ✶ River Rock ✶Pea Gravel

QUICKWAY Kitchen Cabinets Ltd. ****Mention this ad for 10% Off **** Call Raman @ 604-561-4041.

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MISC SERVICES

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

Furnaces, Boilers, Hot Water Heating, Hotwater Tanks, Drain/ Duct Cleaning & Plumbing Jobs. ✭ 604-312-7674 ✭ ✭ 604-507-4606 ✭

~ 604-597-3758 ~

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PRESSURE WASHING

All Gutter Cleaning. Window & Roof FULL HOUSE CLEANING Call Victor 604-589-0356 .Miracle Moving 604-720-2009

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

www.affordablemoversbc.com

$45/Hr

287

BEAUTIFUL BATHROOM Plumbing + Drywall + Elect. + Tubs & Showers & Sinks + Toilets & Tile + Fan + Countertop + Painting = = BEAUTIFUL BATHROOM!! Sen disc. Work Guar.17 yrs exp. Call Nick 604-230-5783, 604-581-2859

BL CONTRACTING RENOVATIONS SPECIALIST

SUNDECKS:

PETER ROOFING Ltd.

From 1, 3, 5, 7 & 10 Ton Trucks Licensed ~ Reliable ~ 1 to 3 Men Free Estimate/Senior Discount Residential~Commercial~Pianos

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

Roofing Specialists • New Roof Re-Roofing • Repairs • Cedar Shakes • Shingles Duroids • Torch-on

LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE

604-537-4140

Harjit Pattar 604-589-4603 604-857-3325

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

RAILINGS:

Roofing Experts. 778-230-5717 Repairs/Re-Roof/New Roofs. All work Gtd. Free Est. Call Frank.

*Aluminum *Glass *Wood

(604)240-1920

356

RUBBISH REMOVAL

A-1 Painting Company - Interior / Exterior 20 years exp. Summer Special 10% off (604)723-8434

EXP. CARPENTER / HANDYMAN All types of work! No job too small! Over 20 yrs exp! Ed 778-888-8603

on re-painting or

JUNK REMOVAL By RECYCLE-IT! 604.587.5865 www.recycleitcanada.ca

ABIAN RUBBISH REMOVAL PROMPT & RELIABLE. Free Estimates. (604)897-3423

RICK’S RUBBISH REMOVAL - Residential - Commercial - Construction - Yard Waste IN BUSINESS OVER 20 YEARS ~ FREE ESTIMATES ~

Call Rick 604-329-2783

13370 King George Blvd. Bachelor units - $595/mo 1 bdrm - $675/mo 2 bdrm - $750/mo Wheelchair accessible Near skytrain

604-771-2609

Cedar Lodge and Court Apts

www.cycloneholdings.ca

Original Bill Reid drawing, NWC baskets, totems and masks, Navajo Jewelry, Robert Davidson 51” bronze dogfish

548

. Above & Beyond All Renovations Ltd. Gordon, 778-241-4668

CEDAR GARDEN APARTMENTS

Sunday Nov. 15th, 12:00 Noon Preview 9:00am

FUEL

ALDER, BIRCH, MAPLE MIX. Cut up to 16’’ lengths, split, seasoned, ready to burn. $260 a 4 x 4 x 8 cord delivered. Call 604-339-9077

Free Estimates

Call Sunny,778-893-1786

APARTMENT/CONDO

Native Art & Artifacts Auction

545

20% discount

706

Quiet community living next to Guildford Mall. Clean 1 & 2 bdrms, Corner units avail. (some w/ensuites) Call for Availability. Cable, Heat, Hot Water incl. Onsite Mgr.

604-657-2072 / 604-657-1147 www.seahawkauctions.com

Re-Paint Specialist 15 Years Experience Interior/Exterior, stucco painting.

RENTALS

NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604856-3647 or www.856-dogs.com

Engineers Auditorium 4333 Ledger Ave, Burnaby OVER 375 ITEMS!

FURNITURE

APPROXIMATELY 400 Rooms of High End, 5 Star, Hotel Furnishings avail.Each Room sold with either 2 Queen Headboards OR 1 King Headboard & includes:2 Bedside-2 door, tables c/w glass tops, 2 Brass Table Lamps,1 Dresser, 3 drawers & 1 door c/w glass top, 1 Mirror, 3 framed pictures,2 Upholstered Arm Chairs,1 Round Pedestal Table c/w glass top,1 Desk c/w glass top, 1 Brass Floor Lamp, Upholstered Bench . Avail to preview in Surrey call 604-371-1190 OR Email buyit@activeauctionmart.com for pricing details and to book your room purchases.

551

GARAGE SALES

13358 65B Ave, Surrey Downsizing after 25 years in the same house, pots, pans, small appliances, books, audio books, DVDs, printer’s, recumbent bicycle, tools, tool boxes, furniture 9 am until 2 pm Friday November 13 and Saturday November 14. NO EARLY BIRDS, Sale cancelled if it rains.

The Scrapper

.Hugh & McKinnon Rentals 604-541-5244.

739

MOTELS, HOTELS

LINDA VISTA Motel Luxury Rooms w/cable, a/c & kitchens. 6498 King George Hwy. Mthly, Wkly & Daily Specials. 604-591-1171. Canadian Inn 6528 K.G.Hwy. 604-594-0010

750

CANE CORSO MASTIFF, 1 blue female, 11 weeks old. $750. Call 604-308-5665

AUCTIONS

#1 FREE Scrap Vehicle REMOVAL ~~ ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT ~~ $$$ PAID FOR SOME. 604.683.2200

HOMES WANTED

AKITA PUPS Championship. $800 each. Call 604-751-0191

Info - Consignment - Appraisals

PRISM PAINTING CO.

3 rooms $299

Your local Classifieds Solution.

627

Check us out! www.webuyhomesbc.com 604-626-9647

GOLDEN DOODLE Puppies. Born Oct. 3. Mom is (45 lbs.) AKC reg’d Standard Poodle, Dad is (75 lbs.) Golden Retriever (cert hips & eyes). Ready Nov. 28. Ideal family companions / service dogs (intelligent, gentle, eager to please, good with children, animals, low or no shed). Exp’d (30 yrs), knowledgable, kennelless breeders. 1st shot/deworming. $1200. Mission 604-820-4827

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

REAL ESTATE

Damaged or Older Houses! Condos & Pretty Homes too!

CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866

845

Wanstalls Tactical & Sporting Arms

Yes, We Pay CASH!

509

*Cedar *Treated *Vinyl *Trex

RICHGOLD Contr. Ltd. Bsmt suites, framing, drywall, paint, decking, flooring, crown moulding & all kinds of reno’s. Sam 604-992-8474.

PETS

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

polarbearpainting.com $299 ~ 3 Rooms walls only 2 coats call: 604-866-6706

FINISH CARPENTER Finish Carpentry - Mouldings, sundecks, stairs, siding, painting, drywall. Refs. Rainer cel 604-613-1018

477

2013 MAZDA 2 - 4/dr hatch, auto 48K, some options, green, clean car, $8000 firm. 778-828-2115

Homelife Pen. Property 604-536-0220

Call today to set up an appointment 604-467-9232

PETS

Reno’s and Repairs

FIXIT PLUMBING & HEATING H/W Tanks, Reno’s, Boilers, Furn’s. Drain Cleaning. Ins. (604)596-2841

naturalairflow.ca - Furnaces and A/C. 604-461-0999

Have unwanted or inherited firearms in your possession? Don’t know how to dispose of them safely and legally? Contact Wanstalls and we will come and pick them up and pay you fair value for them. Wanstalls has been proudly serving the Lower Mainland firearms community since 1973. We are a government licensed firearms business with fully certified verifiers, armorers and appraisers.

Furnace, Boilers, Hot Water Heat Plumbing Jobs ~ Reas Rates

MOVING & STORAGE

AFFORDABLE MOVING

PRO TREE SERVICES Quality pruning/shaping/hedge trimming/ removals & stump grinding. John, 604-588-8733/604-318-9270

ON CALL 24 HOURS/DAY

604-465-1311

284 HEAT, AIR, REFRIGERATION

TREE SERVICES

~ Certified Plumber ~

$59.00 Per Ton

320

374

10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Call Aman: 778-895-2005

Meadows Landscape Supply

GUTTER & ROOF Cleaning/Power Washing since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Simon, 604-230-0627

. Aluminum patio cover, sunroom, railing and vinyl. 604-521-2688 .Aluminum patio cover, sunroom, railing and vinyl. 604-521-2688 www.PatioCoverVancouver.com

PLUMBING

A Gas Fitter ✭ Plumber

SBroken Concrete RocksS $25.00 Per Metric Ton SMud - Dirt - Sod - ClayS $25.00 Per Metric Ton GrassSBranchesSLeavesSWeeds

meadowslandscapesupply.com

****GUTTER CLEANING**** SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE ~~ Call Ian 604-724-6373 ~~

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✶Dump Site Now Open✶

(604)465-1311

Have Unwanted Firearms?

NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring.

SUITES, LOWER

• Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal FREE TOWING 7 days/wk. We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022

851

TRUCKS & VANS

1992 CHEV 1/2 TON PICK UP Body in good shape. $1995. Call: (778)994-7806

NEWTON: 2 BDRM ground level bsmt suite, avail now. Utils incl. For info call aft 4pm 604-572-2768 QUEEN MARY spac above grnd 2 bdrm. Incl laundry, internet & hydro. Avail now $750. N/S. 604-781-4099 S. SURREY Summerfield, beautiful large 1 bdrm + den in 2 yr/old home w/d, d/w, walk to beach. $1000/mo incl utils/net/cable. 604-802-3569. SURREY 143B St/75A Ave. 1 Bdrm suite nr all amens, avail immed. N/s N/p. $500 incl hydro. 778-564-7588.

752

2005 CHEVY UPLANDER - 7 passenger, 166K, exc. cond. p/w, pdl, Garage kept. Reg. maint. $3999/obo. 778-893-8151

TOWNHOUSES

SURREY 174/57 Ave. 2 Bdrm T/H. $920/mo. Quiet family complex, shopping mall across the street, no pets. Call 604-576-9969 SURREY 192/Fraser; 2 Bdrm T/H, immac clean, avail immed, $1200 + hydro. NS/NP. (604)534-7521. SURREY; 3 Bdrm twnhse, $1000, quiet family complex, washer/dryer, no pets, call 604-596-1099

2008 Chevy UPLANDER LT, 130K, Cherry colour, all power, No accidents. Very clean. $5400. 604-500-5540

604-584-5233 SUNCREEK ESTATES ★ Large 2 & 3 Bdrm Apartments ★ Insuite w/d, stove, fridge, d/w ★ 3 floor levels inside suite ★ Wood burning fireplace ★ Private roof top patio ★ Walk to shops. Near park, pool, playground ★ Elementary school on block ★ On site security/on site Mgmt ★ Reasonable Rent ★ On transit route ~ Sorry no pets

TRANSPORTATION 818

CARS - DOMESTIC

2006 Chrysler Sebring Touring 135K, Auto, Loaded, Exc cond!! $4900. Call 604-715-7469 (Sry)

Office: 7121-133B St., Surrey

604-596-0916 SURREY, 126/72 Ave. 2 Bdrm apt, $945/mo. Quiet family complex, no pets, 604-543-7271.

Surrey

Beautifully Upscale 1 Bdrm Suites - perfect for the discerning renter! Classic suites starting at $729. Elite suites starting at $839. Located close to bus routes & skytrain, 20 min walk to Surrey City Centre. Max occ. 2 people. Sorry no pets.

Call Surrey Gardens Apts at 604-589-7040 to view our Elite Suites!

733 MOBILE HOMES & PADS NEWTON MOBILE HOME PARK. 2 Large RV Pads available for mobile home. Call 604-597-4787.

736

HOMES FOR RENT

WHITE ROCK Oceanview nr #99 & beach, 2 bdrm, FURNISHED, 2 car garage, ns/np. $2400 604-327-9597

SEEKING Witnesses. Hit&Run Jan 19/15@8am, 120 St & 103A Surrey. Vehicle rear-ended by black Mazda. Call Jeff@604-633-3851

In the Matter of Part 3.1 (Administrative Forfeiture) of the Civil Forfeiture Act [SBC 2005, C. 29] the CFA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT: On June 28, 2015, at 137th Street and 72nd Avenue, Surrey, B.C., Peace Officer(s) of the RCMP CFSEU seized, at the time indicated, the subject property, described as: a 2006 grey Pontiac Montana, prior BCLP: AV731N, VIN: 1GMDV33L06D232718, on or about 22:45 Hours. The subject property was seized because there was evidence that the subject property had been used in the commission of an offence (or offences) under section 5(2) (possession for purpose of trafficking) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act of Canada. Notice is hereby given that the subject property, CFO file Number: 2015-3142, is subject to forfeiture under Part 3.1 of the CFA and will be forfeited to the Government for disposal by the Director of Civil

Forfeiture unless a notice of dispute is filed with the Director within the time period set out in this notice. A notice of dispute may be filed by a person who claims to have an interest in all or part of the subject property. The notice of dispute must be filed within 60 days of the date upon which this notice is first published. You may obtain the form of a notice of dispute, which must meet the requirements of Section 14.07 of the CFA, from the Director’s website, accessible online at www. pssg.gov.bc.ca/civilforfeiture. The notice must be in writing, signed in the presence of a lawyer or notary public, and mailed to the Civil Forfeiture Office, PO Box 9234 Station Provincial Government, Victoria, B.C. V8W 9J1.

32 The Surrey-Nor th Delta Leader Fr iday November 13 2015

Is this is the end, or a new beginning? The time to make a smart move has come. The spike in home prices is, undoubtedly, one that the last few generations has not seen but, everyone knows that it cannot last forever. The question that lies within is how to make this market fluctuation your friend and how to profit from Buying and Selling at the RIGHT TIME.

“Look at market fluctuations as your friend rather than your enemy; profit from folly rather than participate in it.” ~Warren Buffett What was Warren Buffett telling us? Simple; you have to know when to BUY and you have to know when to SELL. As a famous song goes, ‘You have to know when to hold ‘em, know when to fold ‘em, know when to walk away, know when to run.’

To sum it all up, if you are on the fence about SELLING, NOW IS THE TIME!!

MARKET UPDATE SURREY, BC – Fraser Valley’s housing market remained in a seller’s market in October, fuelled by low interest rates and strong consumer demand, according to the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board.

Overvalued Housing Consumer debt is a record 165 per cent of disposable income and most of that borrowing has gone into buying houses. Rate increases are already on the way. The concern is the combination of overtaxed consumers with an economy walloped by low oil prices.

There were 1,772 sales processed on the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in October compared with 1,448 in 2014, an increase of 22 per cent. For the month, sales are on par with the previous high in October 2005; and historically, only surpassed by the markets of October 1992 and 1989.

The Downturn The federal government is vulnerable to an overvalued housing market because it backs mortgage insurance through CMHC.

The MLS® Home Price Index benchmark price of a detached home in October was $649,200, an increase of 13.2 per cent compared to October of last year when it was $573,500.

An economic downturn might not spell catastrophe. But the debt binge ensures it would be very unpleasant.

The MLS® HPI benchmark price of Fraser Valley townhouses increased 5.1 per cent going from $298,500 in October of last year to $313,700 last month. The benchmark price of apartments was $203,100, an increase of 5.5 per cent compared to $192,600 in October 2014.

Canadians are so debt-strapped most could not handle a substantial increase in mortgage payments. Coupled with the current downturn in energy from low oil prices, a rise in defaults and pullback in consumer spending would be catastrophic for Canada. When the U.S. begins to tighten rates, the effects could ripple through the Canadian economy.

Call right away and WestCor Group can help you determine what your home is worth. 604-WESTCOR (937-8267) or email us at westcorgroup@gmail.com

TOP 1% OF ALL REALTORS

*

Rene Sandhu Randy Mann 604.307.9537 778.388.6850 www.westcorgroup.com

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$675,000

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FOR SALE

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$1,600,000 FOR SALE

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$1,825,000

14721 72 Ave, SURREY

3629 196A St, LANGLEY

4560 208 St, LANGLEY

7611 Mayfield St, BURNABY SOUTH

20285 25 Ave, LANGLEY

4 Bedrooms, 3 Bathroom, 2,863 sq.ft.

3 Bedrooms, 3 Bathroom, 2,313 sq.ft.

5 Bedrooms, 2 Bathroom, 2,292 sq.ft.

3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathroom, 2,007 sq.ft.

4 Bedrooms, 3 Bathroom, 2,902 sq.ft.

$3,990,000 FOR SALE

FOR SALE

$660,000

FOR SALE

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$999,000

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NORTH DELTA

3877 184 St, CLOVERDALE

10373 Skagit Drive, DELTA

8963 112 St., DELTA

37 Acres Blue Berry Farm and House

5 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms, 2420 sq.ft.

4 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms, 2900 sq.ft.

$999,999

FOR SALE

$3,400,000 FOR SALE

FOR SALE

7661 126A St., SURREY

12,000+ sqft. lot, subdividable property in Sunshine Hills, North Delta. Assignment Sale.

$4,700,000 FOR SALE

$750,000

9 Bedrooms, 6 Bathrooms, 4540 sq.ft.

FOR SALE

$750,000

INVESTORS AND DEVELOPERS ALERT! 7276 Inlet Drive, BURNABY

3200 Sexsmith Road, RICHMOND

14571 44 Ave., CLOVERDALE

4560 208 St, LANGLEY

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6 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, 2200 sq.ft.

Over 11,000 sq.ft. property

47.5 Acres Blueberry Farm in Cloverdale

5 Bedrooms, 2 Bathroom, 2,292 sq.ft.

8 Bedrooms, 5 Bathrooms 4540 sq.ft

SOLD

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3 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom

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