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White Rock utility purchase – for yet-to-be-decided price – includes confidentiality agreement

Water deal muzzles city for 3 years Melissa Smalley Staff Reporter

Details of the City of White Rock’s purchase of its water utility, finalized last month, could be kept confidential for three years, according to a purchase agreement obtained last week by a resident. Confidentiality provisions are laid out in the Aug. 28, 2015 purchase agreement stating that Epcor and White Rock “will continue to abide

by the terms of the confidentiality agreement” for three years after the closing date. The confidentiality agreement states that “any press release, public announcement or other public statement” would require written consent from both parties. Reached Tuesday morning for comment on the restrictions and time frame, city manager Dan Bottrill said he’d “have to take a look at the agreement and get back to you.”

He did not respond with further explanation by Peace Arch News press deadline. A copy of the purchase agreement – with portions redacted – was obtained by resident Dorothy Bower, who, after repeated Freedomof-Information requests to the city, submitted a request with the B.C. Comptroller of Water Rights’ office, which provided the document. Bower and other residents have expressed frustration at secrecy surrounding the city’s

purchase of the water utility, announced in September, asking the city to release details of the agreement, specifically the purchase price. Last week, Bottrill told PAN that despite the city having taken ownership and operations of the utility Oct. 30, a purchase price had yet to be agreed upon. He described negotiations as “difficult,” noting the matter could be determined by binding arbitration. i see page 10

Focus on Surrey, Delta

Gang activity on rise Jeff Nagel Black Press

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A family member of two of the people involved in a collision on 28 Avenue makes a phone call as firefighters deal with the aftermath.

Residents say speed has long been a concern in the neighbourhood

Horrific crash ‘was just a matter of time’ Tracy Holmes Staff Reporter

Residents of a quiet South Surrey neighbourhood say they’re shocked no one was killed in a collision Monday that ended with two vehicles mangled in a ditch, one of them upside-down. “I can’t believe they walked away from that car,” Lynn Brandt said as she surveyed the aftermath. Emergency crews raced to the 13600-block of 28 Avenue around noon. According to one witness, the crash occurred when a westbound Audi struck a Lexus that was turning right.

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“She was turning and he just absolutely clipped her,” said the woman, who did not want to be identified. Both vehicles came to rest in the ditch, sending debris across the roadway and boulevard. One victim – a 17-year-old passenger – had to be cut from the Audi and was airlifted. A man who identified himself as the son of the Lexus driver said his mother, 74, suffered “a broken collarbone, for sure.” He said his 16-year-old daughter was not injured. Other area residents at the scene agreed with 2421 King George Blvd Surrey, BC

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Gang violence has shot up this year in B.C. after a two-year lull. There have been 30 gang-linked murders and attempted murders as of June 30, nearly twice as many as the 18 in all of 2014 and up from 24 in 2013. Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit Chief Supt. Kevin Hackett said many of the incidents were in Surrey or Delta, where B.C.’s anti-gang police unit worked closely with local officers to suppress conflict between rival groups, with success later in the year. “Street level drug traffickers brazenly shot at each other from moving vehicles and engaged in gun battles on our roads putting the community at risk,” Hackett said. His comments were published last week in the CFSEU’s 2015 community report. It can be found at bc-anti-gang.com According to statistics in the report, the average age of a gangviolence victim is 25 years old, which is younger than in previous years. The youngest victim this year was 15, while the oldest was 66. i see page 4

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Little Campbell Hatchery the site of hundreds of coho sightings

Salmon season keeps volunteers busy Tracy Holmes Staff Reporter

Every day for the past two weeks – and for at least a few more to come – volunteers at the Little Campbell Hatchery have been getting a workout, scooping and counting salmon that are making their instinct-driven sojourn up the river. The bicep-building effort has been an annual tradition since 1982, and at the height of the run “there’ll be hundreds a day” through the 1284 184 St. hatchery’s fish trap, said Bob Donnelly, president of the hatchery and Semiahmoo Fish & Game Club. “Two years ago, one day we had 1,500. When they’re running fast, we have to be here all day long.” Friday morning, more than 100 salmon were logged, the majority of them coho. Scooped by net from the steel trap, each fish is identified by species, then checked for clipped fins – to determine if they’re wild or hatchery-raised – before being released to continue up the river. It’s an effort that’s repeated every day from about 9 a.m. until 8 p.m. throughout the run. Donnelly said the resulting statistics have become an important source of information for the fishery, helping track the populations and determine survival rates, including of hatchery fish themselves. With concerns about the future of salmon in the river running particularly high – as the City of Surrey considers a proposal for a truck park eyed for a site less than three kilometres away – Donnelly is hopeful public awareness of the ongoing efforts will keep the river’s health at the forefront of the

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Little Campbell Hatchery volunteer Sue MacRae gets some help from Julia Mackie, 11, Friday, during a count of salmon coming through the fish trap. discussion. It has been a priority for volunteers for 59 years. Typically, the hatchery raises about 100,000 coho every year, along with thousands more cutthroat, steelhead and chinook. Returns of the latter were “way down” this year, Donnelly noted.

Just 184 chinook were counted last month, compared to 324 last year, and it’s believed the preceding dry spell is to blame. “This year, the river was so low, they were struggling,” Donnelly said. “We’ve never seen the river that low.”

Donnelly emphasized that efforts at the hatchery are not intended to replace the wild salmon population, but augment it. Today (Nov. 18), volunteers will collect fertilized coho eggs for distribution to schools as part of the Salmon in the Classroom

program. Students will raise the fish and bring the fry for release into the river next spring. Members of the public interested in seeing the spawning salmon firsthand are welcome to drop by the 30-acre property during daylight hours.

Details limited after report of six-year-old being targeted by two males in pickup

Police try to confirm whether abduction attempted Surrey RCMP are investigating a possible abduction attempt involving a six-year-old boy near the Surrey/Langley border Thursday. Investigators issued a news release Sunday morning appealing for witnesses regarding the “report of suspicious circumstance” that took place in the 6100-block of 194A Street

Nov. 12, at approximately 5:30 p.m. Information about a two-tone, older-model Dodge pickup truck, believed to be occupied by two males, is being sought, according to the release. Sgt. Paul Hayes told Peace Arch News Monday that details about the incident are lim-

ited, and investigators are “trying to cover all the bases that we can,” to determine what took place. “The way that this was reported to us, it makes us believe there may have been an abduction attempt, however, we can’t confirm,” Hayes said. “That’s why we are trying

to get anyone who may have been in the area to let us know if they saw anything of a suspicious nature, or specifically this vehicle.” Anyone with information is asked to call Surrey RCMP at 604-599-0502 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. – Melissa Smalley

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Gang lifestyle ‘a death sentence’ i from page 1 Over the past 10 years, there have been 15 female victims of gang violence and there have been 35 mass gang shootings (involving multiple victims of gun violence at one location) claiming 85 victims. Significant arrests have been made this year. Two men face charges in connection with a series of arsons and shootings in previous years targeting staff of the Justice Institute of B.C. Hackett also cited the arrests of two extremely violent and prolific dangerous offenders from Edmonton in the Lower Mainland who were tied to crimes in B.C. and Alberta, including murders, attempted murders and violent home invasions involving the torture and mutilation of victims. Hackett said a joint forces operation led by the CFSEU was needed because the “brazen and transient” crime group posed a higher risk to public safety. In the courts, the trial of three men for the 2011 murder of gangster Jonathan Bacon in Kelowna is expected to get underway next spring. The community report features

She was one of the lucky ones who has escaped the life. Less fortunate was Brianna Kinnear, who once reassured her worried mother, “They don’t murder girls.” The 22-year-old was found shot to death in a pickup truck in Coquitlam in 2009. Her murder is unsolved and her tearful mother, Carol, is featured in a new CFSEU video. The report also highlights two Abbotsford high school students CFSEU-BC/YouTube who were executed in 2009 on Mother Carol Kinnear speaks out. Sumas Mountain as examples of adolescents lured by the temptaone young woman’s insider story tion of a luxury lifestyle fueled by of life within a gang – packag- drug cash. ing cocaine for sale, acting as “They were not high-level drug a cross-country drug mule and lords,” the report says of the slain growing increasingly terrified as Grade 12s from W. J. Mouat Secrisks escalate and drug deals go ondary. “They were two kids wrong. who wanted to be able to pay for Early on she had been seduced a limousine to get to prom.” by the lifestyle, befriending gang It says B.C. teachers are reportmembers, including two young ing children as young as nine men who would later end up asking 11-year-olds on elemendead off Colebrook Road in Sur- tary school playgrounds who rey. “That’s literally where gang- they can talk to about selling ster dreams go to die,” she said. some drugs. The unnamed woman describes Prevention remains a major an open casket funeral of one of focus of the CFSEU, which conthe young victims – a deliberate tinues to press its End Gang Life choice of his parents to show the initiative with school presentabullet through his head. tions and emotional videos from former gang members or surviving loved ones. Bringing Music to Life The province has comLCMS mitted new funding for 35 additional presentaLangley Community Music School tions of the CFSEU’s End Gang Life presentation to school students in the Lower Mainland, the Okanagan and Vancouver Island. The sessions aim to demystify the tactics of gang recruiters and better equip kids to resist them. LIVE AT LCMS They’re led by former Sunday November 22nd gang member Jordan 2:30 pm Buna, who served time in jail before becoming a spokesman for the End Gang Life program. Rachel Mercer, cello & Jeanie Chung, piano “Even though I was works by Mendelssohn, Downing, Nerenberg and Richardson-Schulte lucky and got out, being Rose Gellert Hall - Commentary & Coffee 2:30pm, Concert 3:30pm part of a gang was a death Adult $18 • Senior $15 • Student $10 sentence for most of the people I knew. That is the reality of gang life,” Buna said. “It robbed me of so many opportunities and exposed me to horrifying Tel: 604-534-2848 4899 207th Street scenes that I will never langleymusic.com Langley, BC V3A 2E4 forget.”

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Immigration Canada, Jones said. Jones previously said the proThe Semiahmoo Peninsula’s spective family, a disabled man United Churches and the White and his wife, plus their two sons Rock Muslim Association are and two daughters, have expeone step closer to bringing a rienced violence in the Syrian Syrian refugee family to the com- conflict and are currently staying munity. at a refugee camp in Lebanon. Peter Jones, chair of the CresHe said the full sponsorship, cent United council, said Citi- pursued by the team under existzenship and Immigration Can- ing guidelines, is likely a different ada last week requested the procedure than that which would organizations’ refugee settlement be used to settle a projected 3,000 team submit a formal refugees in B.C. by application for the ❝We’ve had many year’s end. prospective family, folks come forward “It will be for Citiwhich was done on wanting to help in zenship and ImmiFriday. gration Canada to some way.❞ “This step usually determine how that Peter Jones indicates that final is done,” he said, sugpreparations will be Crescent United gesting that some completed soon and may be in the catwe may be informed in a few egories of government-assisted weeks of the family’s arrival date,” refugees (full government sponhe told Peace Arch News. sorship) or visa office referrals Crescent United is working (for which sponsorship partnertogether with Sunnyside United ships are sought from commuChurch, First United Church and nity organizations). the Muslim Association in a joint Jones said the one-year sponinitiative to sponsor the family sorship budget for the family is of six. $34,000, equal to local socialThe application will be sub- assistance rates. ject to final security and health “We have raised $21,000, have assessments by Citizenship and pledges for another $5,000, and Staff Reporter

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f it is in the public interest for the City of White Rock to have ownership of its water rights and infrastructure, it is certainly in the public’s interest to know the details of their purchase. And yet – even though the city took ownership and control of operations on Oct. 30 from former owner Epcor – the purchase still seems to be surrounded by a veil of secrecy. We say “seems to be”, because, once again, we are confronted by the importance of appearances in actions undertaken by a government on behalf of the citizens it serves. White Rock residents are right to feel frustrated that they are not privy to the details of the agreement – not even a purchase price. In fact, only two weeks after its transfer they learned a purchase price had yet to be agreed upon, and parties are discussing potential binding arbitration. If there are sound reasons for such secrecy – and we have to presume there are – the city has not even attempted to explain them. Such apparent high-handedness never looks good on servants of the public, whether they be bureaucrats or elected officials. It tends to suggest, whatever the real facts, that other agendas are in play. To provide room for such speculation is neither good public relations nor good government. And yet, in a way, it is typical of government in this area. We are still, more than a century later, dealing with the ramifications of a back-room deal in which a subsidiary of the Great Northern Railway acquired a substantial right of way along the shoreline, in perpetuity. No doubt there were equally good reasons for confidentiality then, and the ownership has never been, to our knowledge, challenged – and yet the resulting lack of supporting documentation, even in provincial archives, has led to decades of public confusion. Apparently the details of the current water deal can be kept confidential for three years. We’ve learned this thanks to a diligent resident’s quest to locate a purchase agreement, albeit a heavily redacted one provided to her from B.C.’s Comptroller of Water Rights. Curiously, Epcor has made it clear that informing – or not informing – the citizens of White Rock is not their issue. In fact, both Epcor, now owned by the City of Edmonton, and the City of White Rock are public bodies – not private corporations – with an obligation to report their activities to the people they serve. It is time the City of White Rock took responsibility for keeping its citizens informed, rather than fueling speculation with an apparent desire for secrecy.

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ICTORIA – We will soon learn “That will not work.” what Premier Christy Clark and It certainly didn’t work, which is not Prime Minister Justin Trudeau surprising since Dion is admitting the have in mind for Canada’s renewed effort Liberals considered the environment ministry a mere public-relations to influence climate change. tool. This was the period when As they prepare to join the Tom Fletcher 40,000 people jetting to Paris Canada signed on to the Kyoto for the next big United Nations Protocol, then pretended to care summit to deal with human about it as the United States rejected it in a unanimous vote of impact on the world’s weather, Congress. here is some context for what We now understand more about is to come in December and those environmental groups, beyond. most funded by U.S. billionaires Foreign Affairs Minister to target the Canadian oil and gas Stéphane Dion served as industry while the U.S. booms. environment minister under Their tactics were on display former Liberal prime minister in the defeat of the Keystone Paul Martin. Then, as Liberal XL oil pipeline to the U.S., with leader, Dion’s proposed “green arguments that even President shift” carbon tax was pivotal Barack Obama acknowledged only in ending his leadership. With a majority government this time, he were exaggerated. Dion’s ill-fated “green shift” wasn’t just promises the entire federal cabinet will be about greenhouse gases. He intended to involved. impose a national carbon tax and use the Dion gave a revealing interview to proceeds to eliminate child poverty. The Globe and Mail last week about his This concept is back, on a global scale. experience in government. If you’ve been to the movies lately, “The old system was to give the file of you may have seen a slick animated the environment to the minister of the commercial sponsored by the UN, environment and say, ‘deal with it, be the hero of the environment groups, but don’t featuring animals running the world from the seats of the General Assembly. bother us because we have jobs to create “We have a plan,” trumpets the elegant and an economy to grow,’” Dion said.

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Surrey: City of Housing design industrial parks lacks vision Editor: Re: Langley leaders doubt truck park’s a go, Nov 11. A Remembrance Day stroll through Campbell Valley Park with my family reminds me of how vital nature is to a happy, healthy community. I know how rapidly urban densification consumes vast hectares of rural land, having watched townhouses take over second-growth forests in Grandview Heights. Here, in this park, I am surrounded once again by the comfort of increasingly rare 100-year-old trees. I watch happily as my children’s faces light up whenever a chickadee flits to their little hands. Eagles soar high overhead as we follow the forest trail over a bridge crossing the Little Campbell River, which sparkles below. What a shame to think this could all be gone soon. One does not need to be an ‘environmentalist’ to understand that parking and maintaining hundreds of trucks on ecologically sensitive land is far too risky for even the most experienced developer. Surrey Coun. Tom Gill, who is also chair of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, has desperately fought to solve a truckparking shortage since 2006. And while Langley Township Mayor Jack Froese and a few other councillors from Langley may doubt the City of Surrey would ever allow a truck park to go ahead, I politely disagree. I have seen Surrey push developments through, despite opposition and regardless of significant destruction to wildlife habitat, like they did with Campbell Heights North Business Park. And let’s not forget that Surrey Mayor Linda Hepner’s “good neighbour” promise to keep Langley up-to-date only came about after she was questioned by Langley leaders as to why there had been no discussions yet, other than a big green sign proposing to rezone 77 acres of agricultural land to industrial for a truck-parking facility. Not only would Langley’s supply of groundwater be put in jeopardy if the underlying Brookswood aquifer became contaminated, but so would the highly sensitive, salmon-bearing Little Campbell River. No doubt the applicant will jump strategically through the City of Surrey’s usual hoops; hiring their own environmental professionals to give the green light, once ‘worldclass’ environmental safeguards are ‘imagineered’ by engineers, who conveniently act as biologists, too. Voters have entrusted Hepner and Surrey council to not only look after the current and future economic well-being of its community, but the social and environmental well-being as well. To approve this truck-parking facility – despite the thousands rallying against it – should act as a wake-up call to all. The once-beautiful “city of parks” has transformed itself into the “city of industrial parks,” putting the allmighty dollar ahead of the health and happiness of an entire community. Sarah Dobson, Surrey

Editor A stroll down White Rock’s streets will reveal dozens of ‘houses’ recently constructed or currently under construction, and a city under the immense pressure of change – a change that is not for the better. Fueled by non-existent design guidelines and poorly crafted zoning bylaws, I’ve watched as a once appropriately scaled community devolve into a shocking spectacle of excessive bloat. While the makers and designers of these dumb boxes will surely disappear as quickly as they surfaced, the result of their handiwork will impact this city for decades to come.

It is shameful and disappointing that so many opportunities to improve the city environment with well-considered design have been lost through the application of greed and ineptitude. As a onetime member of the White Rock Advisory Design Panel, I can say that never once were the perpetrators of these monstrosities ever held to account. Nor will they be, until our elected officials, as well as planning staff, acknowledge the importance of single-family home design has on our neighbourhoods. Because of the sheer quantity, houses are the main generator for the fabric of our streets and thus our neighbourhoods. As such, house design must to be subjected to well-considered design bylaws that regulate all aspects of the design – aspects such as form, mass, scale, impact

on surroundings, energy use and landscape design. Otherwise, what is unfolding here will leave our neighbourhood streets places of anonymous existence devoid of quality, scale and harmony. To have great streets, we need to have great houses – houses that enhance a vision which reinforces community and social responsibility, not destroy it. Unfortunately, we’re seeing what happens when a comprehensive vision is missing. The lowest common denominator rushes in and fills the void. I encourage all like-minded residents to make their concerns known about this issue by participating in and commenting on the Official Community Plan review currently underway at www. talkwhiterock.ca David Tyrell, White Rock

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Cub Scout Ethan Newman, 8, joins veteran Arne Bryan, 98, at Remembrance Day ceremonies at White Rock cenotaph.

An important time to remember Editor: Well done to White Rock Canadian Legion for a wellorganized Remembrance Day event in White Rock, especially to Gail and staff at the Legion office, as they treated our friend, 98-year-old Arne Bryan, with such respect at the cenotaph and at the legion on the day. Arne was led by staff to a comfy seat the moment he got to the legion doors; and we were given free-drink coupons, and food was on offer on a donation basis – very generous! Great job by all, great special day! Andrew King, White Rock Q Each year I’ve noticed more people lining the parade route and applauding, and even more at the White Rock cenotaph. It’s uplifting to us vets when we see the people, and even more when we notice more young Canadians attend. Each year the number of marching vets gets smaller, while the crowds get bigger. While many took our pictures, the highlight was when a grandfather and his two young grandchildren asked to shake our hands; the grandfather took a picture. As an added gesture, one young lady gave us three vets a kiss. Of course, seeing the fly-past of the four Harvard aircraft gave my fellow airman, Frank, and myself an added pleasure. Thanks to every one of you who attended, as it sure is very appreciated. Bill Cameron (RCAF Retired), White Rock Q

Although I’m happy to see youngsters out playing soccer and commend their coaches, referees and other officials, I’m saddened to see them in an organized tournament during the forenoon of Remembrance Day. Arranging soccer or any other activity for the morning of Remembrance Day is a thoughtless denigration of a very special occasion. It says to the young soccer players that it’s OK to selfishly ignore the significance of past and present sacrifices which bought their freedom. Could the organizers not at least wait until afternoon? R. M. Strang, Surrey Q My friend and I attended a Remembrance service. After standing in the cold, we thought we would go to the legion for a meat pie and drink. There was no room, so we carried on to IHOP to have some lunch. As it was so crowded, we had a long wait and sat near the door. My friend took off his medals and put them in their case, before we finally got a table and had lunch. I noticed a table of about five people looking our way. The people at the other table left, and our waitress came over and said “Is everything all right?” We said, “Thank you, it was lovely.” She said, “Well your lunch has been paid for by the people at the next table.” I have told my family and friends, and this story has impressed them all, young and old. There are still some great young people out there. Thanks so much. Helen Gorrie, Surrey

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Developer buys uptown lot A large parcel of land that has sat vacant in White Rock’s town centre has been sold, with plans for a residential and commercial development in the works for the property. The 2.5-acre lot, in the 1500block of Martin Street, was purchased Sept. 30 by Landmark Premiere Properties, according to vice-president of development Patrik Kutak, who told Peace Arch News in an email the company was in the “very early stages of planning anything for the development.” “The most I can tell you is that

currently looking at incorporating a public plaza into the development, but beyond that, it’s early and I don’t have any additional details at this stage.” The purchase price of the lot is not being disclosed, Kutak said. An “outreach event” hosted by Landmark is set for Nov. 20, offering the developers a chance to meet immediate neighbours. Kutak said once plans and architectural renderings have been completed, there will be more opportunity for public open houses and information meetings. – Melissa Smalley

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hen the knitting club at Whitecliff Retirement Residence meets every Saturday morning for their weekly gathering, the topic of conversation the members will find themselves discussing can be anybodyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s guess. From local happenings at their 16 Avenue retirement community to international affairs, no subject is off-limits. And while some days, discussions centre on topics that the knitters may consider inconsequential, there is no doubt the knitted items the group is creating are of the utmost importance. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s such a worthwhile thing for us to do,â&#x20AC;? Doreen Reid, group leader said of the bright-coloured jumpers and hats the group has

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is involved with Embrace Rwanda, a Vancouver-based non-profit society, founded in 2008, that provides development and support for some of the countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most impoverished rural families. Reid said that many babies in the region are born into families who canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t afford clothes or blankets, so the infants are wrapped in newspaper to keep them warm. Upon launching the project two months ago, word about what the group was doing made its way around Whitecliff quickly, and Reid said the group grew from just a few members to 12. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And five of our members, I should tell you, are over 90 years old,â&#x20AC;? Reid, herself 96, said. So far, the club has completed 28 jumpers, made from a simple pattern that is meant to fit the child

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A group of Peninsula women are working hard to make sure that all children and teens in the community have something to look forward to Christmas morning, with their eighth annual Toy Tea, set for later this month. The annual tea, to take place Nov. 28, serves as a social event for attendees – many of whom have taken part every year since its 2008 inception – that benefits women around the Lower Mainland and their families who are in need of a helping hand. The local gathering was founded by Madeleine Allerton, who was involved in a similar event in Montreal for 13 years before she moved to the Semiahmoo Peninsula in 2006. Participants gather for a few hours to enjoy Christmas music, tea, goodies – even a taste of sherry – at the event, where the only entrance fee is a new, unwrapped non-violent toy, which will be donated to Atira Women’s Resource Society. Last year’s event, Allerton said, collected more than 300 toys, which were distributed to children and teens whose moms were in shelters having escaped domestic abuse. “Every little bit helps,” Allerton said, noting that items for boys,

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Sunday Q Customer Appreciation Day at Art Knapp Surrey, 4391 King George Blvd., Nov. 22, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Entertainment, snacks, prizes, pet pictures with Santa. Free. Q White Rock Farmers’ Market fall and winter market runs Sundays through Dec. 13 at Elks Hall, 1469 George St., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. www.whiterockfarmersmarket.com Q Carols in the Country hosted by Hazelmere United Church, 184 Street and 16 Avenue, Dec. 13. Two concerts, 2 & 7 p.m. Tickets $10, call 604535-0543. Q White Rock Toastmasters by the Sea meets every Sunday from 1:30-3 p.m. at White Rock Library, 15342 Buena Vista Ave. Sharpen public speaking skills in a warm, friendly environment.

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first and third Monday of the month, 7-9 p.m. at Crescent Gardens Retirement Community, 1222 King George Blvd. Q Growing Green at Camp Alex, Mondays 5-6:30 p.m. Meet new friends, assist with planting, pruning, weeding and caring for grounds, under direction of master gardener. Register by calling 604-535-0015 (ext. 236) or email communityprograms@ alexhouse.net Q White Rock/South Surrey Parkinson Support Group meets the second Monday of the month, 1:30 p.m., at

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Santa visits attendees of last year’s Mistletoe Lunch at Kent Street Activity Centre. This year’s event takes place Dec. 10. p.m., promises a delicious meal, festive entertainment and a visit from the jolly, old fellow himself. There are a limited number of tickets left for both events, so be sure to get yours soon. Call 604-541-2231 for more information. Q The Winter Recreation Guide is available to view online at www.whiterockcity. ca/register Copies can be picked up at all White Rock Recreation and Culture centres, as well as the White Rock Library. The Winter Recreation Guide is full of activities and

programs which are certain to spark your interest. Member-registration day is this Friday, Nov. 20, and nonmember registration starts Wednesday, Nov. 25. Classes fill up quickly, so don’t delay in registering for your favourite program, workshop or daytrip. Call 604-541-2199 to get your client number and family PIN so you can register online at your convenience. Be sure to purchase or renew your Recreation and Culture membership for 2016 to receive reduced fees on programs and early

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Youth in care need support I n past months and years, as well as access to health, dental we have sadly witnessed the and vision care for all former tragic deaths of young people youth in care until age 25.” who did not receive adequate This would help ensure the support under the well-being and financial provincial government’s stability for the youth. Japreet Lehal program for children in It also recommends care. “on a case-by-case basis, Last month, the extension of foster independent public care up to age 25 for inquiries were requested youth who are in postby the families of secondary school or 15-year-old Nick Lang training program.” and 18-year-old Alex Extending the age Gervais. Premier Christy limit will help youth in Clark said a “review” care transition and have would take place, which access to much-needed she said would be more resources. It will also expedient. empower them to pursue An independent higher education or inquiry, however, might be trades programs. more appropriate and ensure Other recommendations transparency and accountability. include the creation of a Youth Greater steps should have taken Secretariat to help bring in new place years ago. The government initiatives and work with other has known about shortfalls in the ministries. The establishment of system. Children have been left new legislation, modeled around unattended in hotels; they have the Children (Leaving Care) Act struggled after reaching the age created in the U.K., has also been of 19 and have been victims of a suggested. system intended to help them. A weak government response to Our youth deserve a system youth needs can lead to a cycle of that helps them and puts their poverty. interests first. No child should have to choose The 2014 report, On Their between life and death. Own: Examining the Needs of B.C. Carly Fraser committed suicide Youth as They Leave Government 20 hours and 35 minutes after she Care, by the BC Representative had turned 19 and ‘aged out’. for Children and Youth, makes Stephanie Cadieux, the multiple recommendations. Minister of Children and Family It recommends the creation of a Development, has said it’s not “minimum income support level true youth ‘age’ out with no

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supports but notes “there’s always more we could be doing.” The government has implemented some new initiatives, and Cadieux has said 200 additional social workers would be hired by January 2016. This is a step in the right direction, but it does not fully address the need. Employees have been hired, but many social workers have left, resulting in a relatively small number of additions. A report released last month by the Representative for Children and Youth urges, amongst other recommendations, that more financial resources be dedicated to hiring social workers. The so-called budgetary constraints that are cited by the government when pressed to tackle the problems in the system are not accurate or justified. In fact, earlier this year, the government announced a budget surplus in the hundreds of millions of dollars. It is often said that the true measure of our society’s success is based on how we treat the most vulnerable. The children, who are the future of our province and country, deserve better support. This is a call and request to our provincial representatives to take action. Japreet Lehal is a Simon Fraser University graduate pursuing a law degree. He writes monthly for the Peace Arch News.

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Some SkyTrain riders fail to tap out, overpay

Compass charges forgiven Jeff Nagel Black Press

TransLink is cautioning users of its new Compass card that they must remember to tap out as they exit SkyTrain stations or they could be charged for more zones than they travelled. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a particular problem for regular transit users who load a onezone monthly pass on their Compass card. If they take a short hop on SkyTrain within Vancouver or Surrey and fail to tap out, the system assumes they rode to the far end of the line and charges them the maximum three-zone fare. If they were riding on a one- or two-zone monthly pass, that means an AddFare surcharge is debited from their account. TransLinkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Compass card call centre saw a spike in complaints last week about overcharges, which resulted in nearly 3,000 account adjustments worth more than $7,000 for people who failed to tap out. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a behavioural change,â&#x20AC;? TransLink spokesperson Jennifer Morland said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not making that call again, so theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re learning how the system works â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Â that they need to tap in and tap out.â&#x20AC;? This month marks the first time large numbers of Compass holders have begun using the cards with monthly

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Many Compass card holders who loaded monthly passes on their accounts forgot to tap out. passes loaded â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Â 28,000 of them now have November passes on their cards. In the past, holders of paper monthly passes typically kept them in their wallets and only had to pull them out to board buses, not SkyTrain. Compass card users who load money directly into their account as â&#x20AC;&#x153;stored valueâ&#x20AC;? can also end up paying more than they should if they travel just one or two zones and fail to tap out. TransLink eliminated the tap-out requirement on the bus system, declaring all bus travel to cost just one zone, but the zone charge system remains in force for the rapid transit lines, SeaBus and West Coast Express. The challenge for SkyTrain riders is expected to be temporary as TransLink intends to gradually close more and more of the station fare gates. So far one gate is closed at each station and the rest are left open but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s expected

that all the gates will be closed off some time in the new year, and then passengers will have to tap out in order to exit

the turnstiles. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Once weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve seen that there are more customers using Compass weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll look more at closing the fare gates,â&#x20AC;? Morland said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really about getting it right for our customers, giving them the time to learn it, and not as much around hard dates.â&#x20AC;? The full Compass rollout to most transit users began last month. Morland said about 300,000 Compass cards are now activated.

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Amanda Todd’s video and suicide at age 15 became an international symbol warning of online bullying.

Child welfare experts want cyberbullying protection in curriculum

Online safety classes urged Tom Fletcher

Lafond conclude. Their report, presented Friday Instruction to protect children to the B.C. government, calls from “cyberbullying” should be for more measures in schools in included in B.C.’s new school addition to the ERASE (Expect curriculum, according to a Respect And a Safe Education) new report from the province’s strategy put in place in 2012. independent child welfare and That strategy provides for privacy officers. anonymous reporting by students The B.C. government’s school or parents of bullying, either anti-bullying program was put in online or in person. place in June 2012. Four months The report calls for the later, 15-year-old Amanda Todd education ministry to posted a video of her online “ensure that developmentally treatment before she killed appropriate learning objectives herself at her Port Coquitlam about cyberbullying and digital home, putting an international citizenship be included in the face on the dangers faced by provincial school curriculum young people socializing online. and delivered to all school-age children as soon as possible.” Education Minister Mike Bernier said Friday the new school curriculum, which began implementation this fall, already includes “a focus on bullying behaviour and discrimination starting in Grade 4.” Bernier said in a statement the ministry has developed resources for teachers, with course objectives for different grades “about cyberbullying, Internet safety, privacy and 12823 Crescent Road, South Surrey Micron 6 60 4.53 604.538.7105 • www.crescentbeachvetclinic.ca security, relationships and communication.” Denham and TurpelLafond cite research showing that 99 per cent of young people have online access outside of school, and that by Grade 11, more than half sleep with their phones nearby so they can send messages tŚŝƚĞ ZŽĐŬ ^ŽƵƚŚ ^ƵƌƌĞǇ ,ŽƐƉŝĐĞ ^ŽĐŝĞƚǇ ŝƐ ƐĞĞŬŝŶŐ ĐŽŵŵƵŶŝƚǇͲŵŝŶĚĞĚ at night. They caution against parental efforts to ŝŶĚŝǀŝĚƵĂůƐ ƚŽ ƐĞƌǀĞ ŽŶ ŽƵƌ ŽĂƌĚ ŽĨ ŝƌĞĐƚŽƌƐ͘ monitor communications /ŶĚŝǀŝĚƵĂůƐ ǁŝƚŚ Ă ďĂĐŬŐƌŽƵŶĚ ŝŶ ŵĞĚŝĂ ĂŶĚ ƉƵďůŝĐ ƌĞůĂƚŝŽŶƐ͕ ĐĂƉŝƚĂů or to cut off access. ĐĂŵƉĂŝŐŶ ƉůĂŶŶŝŶŐ͕ ŚŽƐƉŝĐĞ ƉĂůůŝĂƚŝǀĞ ĐĂƌĞ ĞǆƉĞƌŝĞŶĐĞ͕ “For young people, ĂŶĚͬŽƌ EWK ĞǆƉĞƌŝĞŶĐĞ ǁŽƵůĚ ďĞ ďĞŶĞĨŝĐŝĂů͘ halting use of social media, websites, ĚĚƌĞƐƐ ǇŽƵƌ ƐƵďŵŝƐƐŝŽŶ ƚŽ͗ ŽĂƌĚ ^ĞĂƌĐŚ ŽŵŵŝƚƚĞĞ͕ ĐͬŽ tŚŝƚĞ ZŽĐŬ ^ŽƵƚŚ ^ƵƌƌĞǇ ,ŽƐƉŝĐĞ ^ŽĐŝĞƚǇ͕ cellphones or email ϭϱϱϭϬ ZƵƐƐĞůů ǀĞŶƵĞ͕ tŚŝƚĞ ZŽĐŬ͕ sϰ ϮZϯ accounts is an impractical Žƌ ĞŵĂŝů͗ ďŽĂƌĚƐĞĂƌĐŚΛǁŚŝƚĞƌŽĐŬŚŽƐƉŝĐĞ͘ŽƌŐ solution,” the report &Žƌ ŵŽƌĞ ŝŶĨŽ͕ ǀŝƐŝƚ ŽƵƌ ǁĞďƐŝƚĞ Ăƚ states. “It would be ǁǁǁ͘ǁŚŝƚĞƌŽĐŬŚŽƐƉŝĐĞ͘ŽƌŐ equivalent to house arrest and social deprivation.” Black Press

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Federal ministers get their marching orders

Re-open Kits base: PM Jeff Nagel

orders the formalization of a and with journalists. moratorium on crude oil tanker Federal scientists have this Prime Minister Justin traffic off B.C.’s north month been advised they can Trudeau has formally coast. speak freely with the media directed new Fisheries Health Minister about their research without Minister Hunter Tootoo Jane Philpott’s being vetted and often censored to reopen the closed priorities from the PM by government communications Kitsilano Coast Guard include introducing staff. base that had become plain packaging Other changes that have a flashpoint for local requirements for already emerged since the criticism of the Harper cigarettes and to work Liberal majority election win on government. with other ministers Oct. 19 include a halt by Canada The Kitsilano base Post on its rollout of community Justin Trudeau toward the legalization was closed in 2013 and regulation of mailboxes. – vessels and staff were marijuana. The Cohen inquiry in shifted to Richmond – On electoral reform, response to the 2009 collapse but pressure from B.C. the minister for of the Fraser sockeye run politicians to reopen it democratic institutions recommended the federal intensified after a slow is to convene a special government alter DFO’s role response earlier this year committee to consult on aquaculture so it is not to a spill of fuel oil from on options that simultaneously promoting and a freighter in English include preferential regulating salmon farms. Bay. ballots, proportional It also recommended salmon Trudeau released Hunter Tootoo representation, farms along the Johnstone his mandate letters mandatory voting and Strait migration route be shut outlining the priorities online voting. down by 2020 unless it can for each new federal The mandate letters be scientifically proven that cabinet minister Friday. are peppered with the risk to wild salmon from Those marching orders references to the need aquaculture is minimal. spell out various reforms for science-based Craig Orr, conservation to Conservative policies, decisions. adviser for Watershed Watch as well as repeals Each minister Salmon Society, said he wants or amendments to is also told of the to see what the Liberals actually contentious legislation need for meaningful deliver, but added hopes are Craig Orr like Bill C-51 and the engagement with high. Fair Elections Act. the Opposition, of “Many of us feel like we’ve Details in the mandates constructive dialogue with been in a deep, dark trench are sparse, however, and for Canadians and stakeholders for the last 10 years on the most part they contain no including business and labour, environmental protection.” specific deadlines. The Liberal promise of admitting 25,000 Syrian refugees by the end of the year has shifted to “in the coming months.” OPEN HOUSE Bolstered environmental protections are pledged, in line with Liberal campaign promises. Tootoo is to “act on recommendations of the Cohen Commission on restoring sockeye salmon stocks in the Fraser River” and review changes to fishery legislation to “restore lost protections and incorporate modern Please join us for a public open house to learn about the safeguards.” He’s also supposed to proposal to build a Covered Soccer Practice Facility in “use scientific evidence South Surrey Athletic Park. and the precautionary principle, and take into account climate change, Representative from the Coastal Football Club and Parks when making decisions staff will be available to provide information about the affecting fish stocks and ecosystem management.” project. Natural Resource Minister James Carr gets no specific instructions related to the Northern Date: Wednesday, November 25, 2015 Gateway or Trans Time: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Mountain pipeline proposals. Location: Rotary Field House But Trudeau directs South Surrey Athletic Park him to modernize the 2201 148 th Street National Energy Board and to immediately review and reform environmental assessment processes to regain public trust. Northern Gateway is expected to be dead under the Trudeau www.surrey.ca Liberals and one letter Black Press

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Metro real estate prices to keep climbing higher Jeff Nagel Black Press

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price gap between houses and condos – now at a record $525,000 in Metro – will continue to widen. That widening price gap will be “difficult if not impossible to bridge” for prospective new buyers and recent condo owners and will be the new norm. “In previous years, the housing ladder meant starting in a condo and transitioning to a detached home,” Yu said. “That will no longer be the trend. For most families, the housing ladder will lead from one multi-family unit to another.” Increasingly scarce land is a reality of the region’s geography that’s hemmed in by the ocean, mountains, U.S. border and the Agricultural Land Reserve, he said. His report says the trend of double-digit price gains shows little sign of stopping given a severe shortage of inventory in Metro Vancouver and limited land availability for lowdensity construction. “Price momentum has also spilled into the neighbouring Fraser Valley area,” Yu said. Continued record low interest rates and economic and job growth will continue to drive sales and further price momentum in Greater Vancouver through 2016, he added. The B.C. Real Estate Association projects the Greater Vancouver market will see a 4.5 per cent increase in the average selling price for a residential home to $925,000 in 2016. That average, which blends condos, townhomes and detached houses all together, is expected to reach $885,000 in 2015, up 8.9 per cent from $812,652 in 2014. In the Fraser Valley, the average residential price is projected to have climbed 9.7 per cent to $568,000 this year, up from about $518,000 in 2014, and it’s projected to gain four per cent to $591,000 in 2016. Many consumers have been forced to alter their housing expectations, especially near the urban core, the BCREA report says. And the report argues many detached houses are really in effect duplexes, triplexes or fourplexes “as a result of the exploding number of accessory suites.”

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Charlotte Diamond â&#x20AC;&#x2122;Tis the seasonâ&#x20AC;Śand one of the sure local signs that Christmas is on its way will be at Semiahmoo Shopping Centre this Friday (Nov. 20, 6 p.m.) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;holiday delightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; family concert by treasured B.C. childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s entertainer Charlotte Diamond. Kids (and parents) are invited to join in on bells, maracas and shakers, welcoming Santa with such multicultural songs as Feliz Navidad, Zulu Caro, Bonjour Lâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;hiver and Silver Bells. Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be accompanied by her son, guitarist Matt, with whom she co-produced her newly-released 14th album, Diamonds By The Sea. A nautical theme has always been strong in the life of Diamond, she told Peace Arch News, Alex Browne noting husband Harry â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a former commercial fisherman â&#x20AC;&#x201C; used to take her up and down the coast on his boat, but now handles all the business for her concerts and Hug Bug Music label. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was so much fun working with Matt,â&#x20AC;? she added. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a very talented musician, and I think the music on the CD has broadened the appeal a little â&#x20AC;&#x201C; reaching out to parents as well as the kids. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to be including quite a few of the new songs, as well as the holiday favourites, and, of course, the old songs like The Hug Bug and I Am A Pizza.â&#x20AC;? Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s entirely likely that many of the parents were among the children who listened to Diamond somewhere over the course of a 30-year career that started with the release of her Juno Award-winning album 10 Carrot Diamond in 1985. Diamond will also autograph CDs after the concert as well as copies of her first childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;boardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; book, Slippery Fish in Hawaii, based on her well-loved song Octopus (Slippery Fish).

of world-class classical touring musicians will be Chinese cellist Yinzi Kong and her life and performing partner, American pianist William Ransom (Jan. 31). Italian piano duo Sergio Marchegiani and Marco Schiavo, both also noted as soloists, will bring out the excitement of Brahmsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; piano duets on Feb. 28, while Polish/Belgian pianist Joanna Trzeciak will present Beethoven and Chopin pieces on April 17. Rounding out the series will be an extra treat â&#x20AC;&#x201C; an orchestral performance by the strings of the West Coast Symphony Orchestra (conducted by Albanian maestro Bujar Llapaj) with Skovorodnikov and Canadian-American trumpeter Dan Kocurek. Featured pieces at this concert will be Eine Kleine Nachtmusik by Mozart, surely one of the best-known of all classical compositions, and Shostakovichâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Concerto No. 1 for Piano, Trumpet and Strings. Tickets (season and individual) can be purchased online at tickets.surrey.ca or at White Rock Community Centre, 15154 Russell Ave.

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Chilliwackâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Steve Elliott is an experienced tribute artist whose salute to â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;The King of Rock â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;nâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Rollâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; will be showcased by the Rotary Club of White Rock, Friday, Nov. 20 at 8 p.m. at Peace Portal Alliance Church, 15128 27B Ave. Surrey. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s billed as An Evening With Elvis â&#x20AC;&#x201C; but donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be surprised if there are a few other musical personalities from the past in there as well. Elliott is also a skilled interpreter of Roy Orbison, Johnny Cash and Louis â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Satchmoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Armstrong â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and his spot-on impression of Ed Sullivan is ready to introduce them all. White Rock Rotary president Richard Stott says the show will also ease the audience into the right seasonal spirit, with a selection of Presleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s popular gospel and

Merry and bright

The upbeat style of jazz that kept toes tapping through the Roaring â&#x20AC;&#x2122;20s and the Dirty Thirties continues to inspire dancers at White Rock Traditional Jazz Societyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s regular 2 to 5 p.m. sessions of live Dixieland/Swing each Sunday at the Royal Canadian Legion Crescent Branch 240 (2643 128 St.). This Sunday (Nov. 22) itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s trumpeter Bonnie Northgravesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; band on the stand (originally scheduled for Nov. 15). Sadly, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no jazz Nov. 29 (Grey Cup festivities take precedence), but the music will be back Dec. 6 with drummer Scott Robertsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Swing Patrol. Admission (19 and up) is $10 for WRTJS and legion members, $12 for everybody else). For more information on upcoming bands visit www.whiterocktradjazz.com or call 604-560-9215.

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Charlotte Diamond â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a well-known childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s entertainer â&#x20AC;&#x201C; will be joined by her son, Matt, in a concert to usher in the holiday season at Semiahmoo Shopping Centre Friday (Nov. 20, 6 p.m.).

Christmas-themed songs. The material also suits the new, much larger, venue of Peace Portal Alliance (the clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s previous tribute shows this year have been at Coast Capital Playhouse), while the churchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s newly-installed 22-metre projection screen will project close-up images of the show in real time during the concert. Wheelchair-accessible seating will be available and the club has also created a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;will callâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; table, where reserved tickets can be picked up on the night. Another bonus for Elvis fans will be a collection of pristine-condition Elvis memorabilia books for sale at bargain prices at the event â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and proceeds from ticket and book sales will go directly back into the community through White Rock Rotary projects. For information and tickets ($40), visit www.whiterockrotary.org or call Stott at 604-536-1965, Mark at 604-671-7498, or Raj at 604-560-4770.

Real Cowboys Artist Peter Gutmanis approaches the world of the rodeo circuit from a unique perspective â&#x20AC;&#x201C; not only has he worked with beef cattle and horses on his own farm in Quebec, but, as an orthopedic surgeon, he has observed first-hand the injuries that half-ton animals can inflict on human handlers. As a result, his paintings, showcased in the exhibit Real Cowboys Wear Hats To Work (until Nov. 21, White Rock Community Centre, 15154 Russell Ave.) succeed in

capturing all the awe and fear â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and explosive potential for danger â&#x20AC;&#x201C; inherent in rodeo riding. Presented by Semiahmoo Arts and the City of White Rockâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Art On Display program, Gutmanisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; dynamic work depicts â&#x20AC;&#x153;the moment when the cowboy, with no more protection than his everyday work clothes, tries to ride the whirlwind.â&#x20AC;?

Encore concerts The melodic percussion instrument known as the marimba â&#x20AC;&#x201C; essentially a wooden xylophone â&#x20AC;&#x201C; is usually associated with Latin music, but CanadianAmerican musician Pius Cheung has won international fame as a virtuoso exponent, using phenomenal multi-hammer technique to perform his own pieces and adaptations of well-known classical compositions. Cheung will demonstrate his dazzling skills this Sunday (Nov. 22, 3 p.m.) at White Rockâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s First United Church, 15385 Semiahmoo Ave., in the latest of a series of well-received afternoon classical performances presented by Encore Peninsula Concerts and co-sponsored by the City of White Rock. A former piano student of the concert seriesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; artistic director, internationallyrecognized concert pianist, Eugene Skovordnikov, Cheung was encouraged to pursue an individual career that would explore new territory on a less-familiar instrument while still drawing on his musical background as a pianist. Next up in Skovorodnikovâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s stellar line-up

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Blue Frog Victoria, B.C.-based Uncle Wiggly’s Hot Shoes Blues Band – led by Hank ‘Uncle Wiggly’ Leonhardt –has been around since 1978, and, during extended touring in the 1980s, opened for such legends as Muddy Waters, Joe Cocker, James Cotton, Koko Taylor and Paul Butterfield. Over the last couple of years the band has extended its act with a Tribute to the Blues Songs of Christmas – with rave reviews in Alberta and on Vancouver Island – and that’s the show the seasoned musicians will be bringing to Blue Frog Studios, 1328 Johnston Rd., Friday, Dec. 4 at 7 p.m. Don’t expect the usual Christmas carols – the show is a collection of traditional Blues Christmas Tunes from the ’20s, ’30s, ’40s, ’50s and ’60s by the likes of Louis Jordan, Big Joe Turner, BB King,

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Hank Leonhardt of Uncle Wiggly’s Hot Shoe Blues Band will celebrate Christmas in his own style at White Rock’s Blue Frog Studios, Dec. 5 Eric Clapton, Charles Tickets ($35) are Presbyterian Church, Brown and Etta James, available from www. 1480 George St. plus many more. bluefrogstudios.ca or That’s when the White The band includes call 604-542-3055. Rock Community regular members Orchestra will show Leonhardt (vocals), off its varied repertoire Orchestra Lonnie Glass (bass), of classics and light The public will Mark Comerford classics, under the be able to see an (guitar), Matt McLean baton of director Stuart organization of (trumpet), Dave Martin. volunteer music Rowse (sax), Andy Special guests will be makers that has played Graffiti (drums), with The Cantrix Women’s a valuable role in the special guests Dennis Choir, directed by cultural life of White Meneely (former Sarona Mynhardt. Rock – for some 35 Streetheart member, The orchestra also years – showcased on keyboards), Paul performs concerts Saturday, Dec. 5, Wainwright (sax) and regularly at various 7:30 p.m. at St. John’s Deb Rhymer (vocals). seniors’ facilities during the Christmas season and in the spring. For tickets ($15, children under 12 free), call 604-535-8949.

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South Surrey high-school teams take aim at provincial berths

Volleyball squads set for Fraser Valleys Nick Greenizan Sports Reporter

The Semiahmoo Peninsula’s top young volleyball players are going to be busy this week, as Fraser Valley championships tip off across the Lower Mainland. The senior boys AAA championships began Monday night at two host sites, Earl Marriott Secondary and Port Coquitlam’s Riverside

Secondary, while the senior girls quad-A tournament begins today (Wednesday) at both Lord Tweedsmuir Secondary in Cloverdale and South Delta Secondary. In the boys draw, the Earl Marriott Mariners are the No. 1 seed in the 12-team event, while Elgin Park, Semiahmoo and Surrey Christian are also in the field.

In the girls tournament, Tweedsmuir and EMS are ranked first and third, respectively, while Elgin Park was to play in a wildcard game Monday night with a chance to advance. The top-seeded Tweedsmuir Panthers earned a first-round bye, and will play tonight in quarterfinals against either Walnut Grove, Elgin Park or Chilliwack, while EMS is set to play either

Seaquam, or the winner of the wild-card game between Yale and Maple Ridge. The Fraser Valley championship game is scheduled for Friday, 8 p.m. in South Delta. The Mariners are also among the top contenders in the boys’ draw – as evidenced by their top seeding – but head coach Dave Dooley is taking nothing for granted, considering the season

his team has had. Earl Marriott is the two-time defending provincial champion at the AAA boys level, and were thought to be in good shape for a three-peat prior to this season. But the team was left with holes in the roster when three senior returnees left the team – one player moved away, while two others decided not to play this i see page 26

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what had been a one-goal game. The losses – and the “It’s tough, we’ve just been injuries – continue to add decimated with injuries,” up for the Surrey Eagles. said Eagles head coach The struggling BC Hockey Blaine Neufeld. League club lost three more “This is just the point games last week, extending of the season we’re at – their losing skid to 11. To everybody goes through it make matters worse, they’re at some point, and we’re in attempting to end their it now. losing slide with a “It’s tough, but ❝As a coach, we’re not a team third of the regular you draw roster on the injured that’s built on list; the team played upon the fact excuses. We just without seven that there are need to go out and regulars on the opportunities get a win.” weekend, including Neufeld admitted for different key forwards John to the difficulties guys.❞ Wesley, Tyler of trying to climb Andrews and Blaine Neufeld out of a hole with Donovan Ott, Eagles coach a lineup chock full among others, as of younger, affiliate well as goaltender players, but suggested it was Justin LaForest, who has a chance for those players to played just eight games this step up and fill the void. season and likely remains out “As a coach, you draw until mid-December. upon the fact that there are Last Wednesday afternoon, opportunities for different the Eagles fell 4-1 on guys, and you make sure home ice to the Chilliwack the guys in the room know Chiefs, and Friday night they have a chance to show lost a rematch, also at South they’re capable of success.” Surrey Arena, 7-0. Surrey With the current losing nearly broke out of their streak approaching the oneslump Sunday afternoon month mark – the team’s last against the visiting Prince win came Oct. 20 against George Spruce Kings, but the Langley Rivermen – lost 4-2 after an empty-net Neufeld knows it is getting goal from the visitors iced i see page 27 Sports Reporter

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the helm after taking over from former head coach Bob Smith. “We lost a lot of size and experience, but we’ve done well in our league games – well enough to win. But now the pressure is on.” Though they enter this week as the top seed – and are ranked seventh provincially – Dooley pointed out that four of his team’s regular-season wins took five sets, and his team could very easily be a much lower seed, had they not eked out victories in close games. “They really could’ve went either way – it’s such a tight league,” he said. Dooley gave credit to his four Grade 12 players, captains Tyson Smith and Pearson Stiller, as well as Andy Pak and Connor Jadis. “A lot of our success, and our attitude, comes from our captains, especially Tyson. He’s a horse out there for us – he does everything, and he brings a certain swagger to our team, and I think it rubs off on everyone,” Dooley said. The top six teams at Fraser Valleys will advance to provincial championships, which are set for Dec. 2-5 at the Langley Events Centre. The senior girls quad-A provincials are set for Dec. 3-5 at Dover Bay Secondary in Nanaimo.

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Prospect tickets on sale Some of the top junior ‘A’ hockey prospects are coming to South Surrey in the new year, and tickets to see them play are now on sale. The Canadian Junior Hockey League Prospects Game is to be held at South Surrey Arena on Jan. 26 – it was announced back in September that the annual showcase would be hosted by the Surrey Eagles – and tickets went on sale Friday. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased through the Surrey Eagles’ office by calling 604531-4625 or online at www. surreyeagles.ca

As well, tickets can be bought in person, at the Eagles’ ticket office at South Surrey Arena (2199 148 St.) from Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. until 5 p.m., as well as during all Eagles’ home games. The prospects game is one of the premier events on the Canadian juniorhockey schedule, and will give participating players the chance to perform in from of a variety of scouts from the National Hockey League as well as NCAA and Canadian universities. “It’s a good chance for fans

to see what the best junior ‘A’ players in the country have to offer,” said Eagles coach Blaine Neufeld. Rosters for the game have yet to be announced, and will be decided upon by the participating leagues and NHL Central Scouting, which ranks players for the 2016 NHL Entry Draft. Players taking part will be from the BC Hockey League, as well as junior ‘A’ leagues in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec and the Maritimes. – Nick Greenizan

Eagles to host Wenatchee next i from page 25 closer and closer to last season’s record slide, which hit 16 games in a row without a win. But that said, he wasn’t drawing many parallels between the two situations, and was optimistic his current club would get into the win column soon. “The group that we have, there’s only four guys from last year’s team – the rest didn’t experience it,” he said. “We’re a new group, with new, different challenges. “We weren’t trying to play with so many injuries (at once) last

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year, so this is different. We’re playing good hockey against good teams – we’ve had a lot of one-goal games.” Neufeld said the one-goal losses of late – specifically against top clubs like Salmon Arm and Vernon – have been difficult, at times, for his young squad to stomach, but in the end, are no different than losing by any other number. “You’re going to be frustrated when you’re in a game right to the end and don’t get the win, and maybe emotionally, it takes more out of you, but losing is losing. Nobody likes it and we’re

working hard to find a win,” he said. After a busy few weeks on the ice – the team has played eight games since Oct. 30 – Surrey will get something of a breather this week, with just one game on tap for this weekend, a Sunday afternoon home game against Washington’s Wenatchee Wild, who sit second in the Mainland Division with a 14-5-2-2 record (won-lost-tie-overtime loss) in their first BCHL season. “It’s a nice, quiet week – a chance to get healthy and have some good practice time,” Neufeld said.

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ANDERSEN, VIGGO On November 12th, Viggo with clear mind and bright blue eyes has left our world to garden again with Florence. Grandfather and our Dad will be missed by sons Paul (Laurie) and John (Marjie); grandchildren Sean, Jamie, Cole and great granddaughter Kenzi.

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March 10, 1947 – November 11, 2015 Brian passed away peacefully surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with esophageal cancer. He is lovingly remembered by his wife Wendy, sons Wes (Jen) and Tim, sisters Mary Ann (John), Liz (Rob), Marg (Nick), sister in law Margaret and many nieces and nephews. His generosity, kindness and special wit will be remembered and greatly missed. A special thanks to the staff in Tertiary/Palliative Care at Surrey Memorial Hospital for their kindness and support to Brian and his family. A Celebration of Life will take place on Saturday, November 21st at 2 pm, Whalley Presbyterian Church, 13062 104 Ave., Surrey. Donations made in Brian’s memory to the BC Cancer Foundation would be greatly appreciated. Condolences may be offered at www.victoryfuneralcentre.ca

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Ralph MacDonald WWII Veteran Ralph MacDonald Bradbury age 94, passed away peacefully November 9, 2015, at his home in Halifax. Born in Beachy Cove, Bay Roberts, NL, he was the son of Capt. William Hood Bradbury and Annie Marie (Morgan). Ralph’s mother died when he was three. His father, a sea captain away for long periods, was unable to care for his infant children. Ralph spent his young childhood with his beloved Aunt Dora (Winsor) and Uncle Arch Bradbury, whom he regarded as his “real” parents. Educated at Memorial University College, and Normal School, he began his professional life as a teacher, but WWII intervened. Volunteering for military service, he joined the 59th Newfoundland Heavy Regiment, Royal Artillery, 23rd Battery. In October 1940 his unit departed St. John’s on the S.S. Nerissa to join the war. A letter from his sister Laura on the eve of his departure has been immortalized in the documentary book and film No Price Too High. His unit was involved in some of the fiercest battles in the war, including the Falaise Gap, Operation Totalize, and the Ardennes Salient, sometimes called the Battle of the Bulge. He witnessed the horrors of Bergen-Belzen. He carried the burden of those horrors alone - he never spoke of those experiences for the rest of his life. Returning to Newfoundland with Helen, his Scottish war-bride, and infant daughter Helen, he was soon employed by the Customs and Excise service, and spent the next 32 years in the public service. His passions were his family, gardening, especially roses, and fly fishing. He took his young daughters on fishing expeditions, often traveling on the Newﬁe Bullet. Following his retirement, he and his wife relocated to White Rock BC, where they spent the next 28 years. Several months ago they returned to Halifax to live near their daughter and grandchildren.

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LOST AND FOUND

FOUND - SUM OF MONEY in a small pouch, in Save On Foods in White Rock, please call to identify, (604)345-1011.

.X-mas Light Installation, call Nick 604-250-9900

Call to make a gift at 604.535.4520 or create your own tribute page at pahfoundation.ca/tributes

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

Found: Remote control garage opener on the north side of 16th Ave between 129 & 130 Street. Call 604-536-5567 to claim.

IN MEMORIAM GIFTS

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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

FOUND: Cat- lovely black cat. Has been on property since Aug. approx. Vicinity of Ocean Park. Please call (604)536-6337

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FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Ralph enjoyed lawn bowling, gardening, salmon fishing, and writing prose and poetry about “The Land of the Tall Redwoods”, his “Bonnie Tartan Lass” and - finally - his war experiences. October 29th was their 73rd anniversary. They especially enjoyed visits to their children and grandchildren in Halifax NS, and Sydney Australia. Almost to the end, he maintained his daily e-mail conversations with family and relatives. His granddaughter summed his life perfectly: What can I say that hasn’t already been said? A full life, filled with meaning and love. That’s all anyone needs, really. That and fishing. Ralph is survived by his loving wife Helen (McRae), his son Ronald “Max” Bradbury, daughters Dr. Helen (Dr. Donald) Morrison, and Heather Bradbury, and grandchildren Andrew Bradbury, Helen Elizabeth Lorraine Morrison, and Donald John Bradbury Morrison.

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DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

Experienced Class 1 drivers, FT/PT needed for Calif/Az runs of Produce. Must have good abstract & resume. Rate .45/.49¢ a mile + benefits. Start Immed. Call Bill at: 1-604-539-1700 between 8-5.

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EDUCATION

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES 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.

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HELP WANTED

Excavator & Backhoe Operator Training. Be employable in 4-6wks. Call 604-546-7600. www.rayway.ca

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HELP WANTED

NOW HIRING! Delivery Drivers Must have your own reliable CARGO VAN (minimum ¾ 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

There is to be no service, by his request. His ashes will be returned at a later date to his birthplace in Bay Roberts . Tight lines Ralph! Arrangements have been entrusted to T.J. Tracey Cremation and Burial Specialists, Unit 18, 773 Bedford Highway, NS. 902-835-4212.

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EDUCATION

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MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION! In-demand career! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get online training you need from an employer-trusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-855-7683362 to start training for your workat-home career today!

HELP WANTED

DELIVERY PERSON - P/T

Bucky’s Pizzeria seeking a P/T Delivery Person 1-2 days/wk.

Apply in person with resume Tuesday-Sunday after 3pm to

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HOME CARE/SUPPORT

Responsible/mature in-home caregiver req for elderly lady. Work split shift. epatriciaconnor@gmail.com

PERSONAL SERVICES

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

MEDICAL/DENTAL

REGISTERED NURSE

Bayshore Specialty Nursing Services is currently hiring for a Registered Nurse in the South Delta / Ladner area. This position is to provide services to a child who has complex medical needs and requires an experienced nurse to attend Kindergarten with the child. ICU or ER & Pediatric experience is an asset. Trach & Vent training will be provided. If you are an experienced RN and love working with children, have excellent leadership and communication skills, we would like to hear from you.

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PSYCHIC HEALER

Get Help with: *LOVE *RELATIONSHIP *FAMILY *CHILD PROBLEMS *BUSINESS *FINANCIAL *HEALTH *NEGATIVENESS *BLOCKAGE & MORE!

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604-725-2666

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

HUGE OPPORTUNITY! General Manager position, Capital Motors Ford, Dawson Creek, BC. Best in class compensation & benefits. Learn more at GoAuto.ca/careers. Apply: Latha@goauto.ca or call Latha 780-497-2410.

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TRADES, TECHNICAL

Pipe Foreman Pipe Layers Gradesmen

JANITORIAL STAFF We are a Leading Building Maintenance company in the Lower Mainland requiring Full-time and Part-time Cleaners and Project Crew staff for multiple shifts and multiple locations. Offering competitive wages. Interested candidates can submit their resumes to: recruitment@ alpineservices.ca or call: 604-821-1541 for an immediate interview

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:

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HELP WANTED

Vantage Way 7979 Vantage Way, Delta, V4G 1A6

Pressroom Helpers/ Stackers We have several openings for Press Helpers/ Stackers at our Delta location. Preference given to those with experience in this field, but is not necessary. Shifts are 12 hours/3 shifts per week or 9.5 hours/4 shifts per week. Must be willing to work nights and weekends. References required. Starting wage is $14.31/hr. Interested applicants should email their resume and references to Linda Wischoff at: lwischoff@blackpress.ca Competition closes: November 18, 2015 We thank all those who are interested in this position, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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GARDENING

SUPREME HEDGES • #1 Hedge Trim • #1 Pruning • #1 Tree Cutting • #1 Clean-Up & BlackBerry Free Estimates!

COMPUTER SERVICES

*Seniors Disc. *Insured *28 yrs.

Jay 604-897-8524

APPLIANCE REPAIRS Peace Arch Appliance

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• Home Dinner Parties • Meetings • Funerals • Weddings • B-B-Ques • Birthdays • Anniversaries Unique Taste, Unique Menus... Gourmet, Customized Menus Tailored To Your Function...

Service to fridges, stoves, washers, dryers & dishwashers. Reasonable. Also Appliance Removal Call Mark (604)536-9092

Kristy 604.488.9161

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

.Jim’s Mowing. 310-JIMS (5467).

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CLEANING SERVICES

A MAID 2 CLEAN All Your Cleaning Needs

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

778-883-4262

NEED A LOAN? Own Property? Have Bad Credit? We can help! Call toll free 1-866-405-1228 www.firstandsecondmortgages.ca

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EUROPEAN LADY 20 years exp. Home cleaning, laundry, fridge/stve Wkdy/wknds. Refs. 604-825-1289

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

CAROLINE’S CLEANING Honest, experienced, reliable cleaning. Nontoxic products supplied. 778- 2337712

GUTTER & WINDOW CLEANING Prices starting from for 3 lvl. hm. $95/gutters, $95/windows. 2 lvl. hm. $75/gutters, $75/windows. Excellent Service Since 1976. 778-839-7114

Computer Problems? Call Blue Sky Tech 604.512.7082 John Jespersen

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DRYWALL

FLATTEN POPCORN CEILINGS Update your home with beautiful flat ceilings * No Scraping * No Sanding * No Mess

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HELP WANTED

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HELP WANTED

YOUTH NEEDED FOR CARRIER ROUTES

DETAILED EUROPEAN CLEANING.

Efficient, Reliable, Friendly, Bonded Excellent References with 20 yrs of experience. Call Ivet: 778-235-4070

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Christmas Light Installation Gutter, Window Cleaning & Yard cleanup. 20 yrs exp. 778-384-4912

283A DEAD LEVEL CONSTRUCTION LTD. Complete Drywall Work. Bob 604-830-1322 www.deadlevel.ca BBB Accredited Member

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SENIOR DISCOUNTS

Small or Large JOBS To Do List? Free Quotes

MaZebah 778-788-7390

ELECTRICAL

30 Yrs. Experience - References AT YOUR SERVICE. Carpentry, Concrete, Painting, Rubbish Removal. Call Dave (604)999-5056

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

HANDYPERSONS

WHITE ROCK HANDYMAN Repair - Renovate - Organize Build - Design - Electric

YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899

Number of Papers

147 St, 147A St, 30 Ave, 30A Ave, 31 Ave, 31A Ave.......96 14000 Block 32 Avenue .....................................................57 142 St, 142A St, 143 St, 36A Ave, 37 Ave, Crescent Rd, Elgin Rd ...............................................................................66 164 St, 164A St, 36A Ave, Canterbury Dr, High Park Ave77 153 St, 154 St, 154A St, 36 Ave, 36A Ave, 36B Ave, 37A Ave.............................................................114 136 St, 136A St, 137A St, 60 Ave, 60A Ave, King George Blvd...............................................................72 142 St, 143 St, 144 St, 60 Ave, 60A Ave, 61A Ave, 64 Ave ...............................................................118 142 St, 144 St, 59A Ave, 60 Ave ........................................43 144 St, 144A St, 145A St, 146 St, 57 Ave, 57A Ave, 58 Ave ..................................................................................84 142 St, 142B St, 62 Ave, 62A Ave, 62B Ave ....................68 141A St, 142 St, 62 Ave, 62A Ave, 62B Ave ....................61 132 St, 132A St, 133 St, 133A St, 134 St, 135 St, 57 Ave, 58 Ave ....................................................................87 127 St. 127A st, 128 St, 60 Ave, 61 Ave, 61A Ave, 61B Ave, 62 Ave, 64 Ave .................................................130 132 St, 133 St, 133A S, 133B St, 58B Ave, 59 Ave. 59A Ave, 60 Ave ...................................90 132 St, 132A St, 132B St, 133 St, 133B St, 134 St, 62 Ave, 62A Ave, 62B Ave, 63A Ave, 64 Ave ..................86

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

PSB DRYWALL LTD.★ All Boarding, Taping, Framing & Texture. Insured work. Dump Removal Service. 604-762-4657 / 778-246-4657

Papers are delivered right to your door. No need to insert flyers either! Deliver 2x a week, after school, Wednesdays and Fridays. Call the Circulation Department at 604 542-7434

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

CALL FRIENDLY BENJAMIN 604-230-7928

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

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CLEANING SERVICES

CLEANING LADY ~ reliable, prof., will clean your home, office. 10 years exp. Reasonable rates. Excellent references. 778-960-9865

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

Weekly • Biweekly • Monthly Residential & Commercial Services ~ Excellent Rates!! * Licensed * Bonded * Insured

Construction Lead Hands

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

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

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

FINANCIAL SERVICES

TAX FREE MONEY is available, if you are a homeowner, 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

INDIAN ASTROLOGER Expert in Reading *Face *Palm *Horoscope *Get your loved one back

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PERSONAL SERVICES

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS

All Electrical. Low Cost. Licensed. Res/Com. Small job expert. Renos Panel changes ~ 604-374-0062 ELECTRICIAN - Dana Thompson Over 24yrs exp. Res/Comm. Free est. Bonded. #14758 604-353-1519

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FENCING

DEAD LEVEL CONSTRUCTION. Complete Fencing. Call Bob!! 604-830-1322 www.deadlevel.ca BBB Accredited Member

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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

DEAD LEVEL CONSTRUCTION LTD. Complete Home Renovations WE DO IT ALL! www.deadlevel.ca Call Bob at 604-830-1322 BBB Accredited Member

.all green cleaning, environmentally friendly cleaning for home or office, 15% off holiday cleaning if booked before Dec 15. (778)899-0941

E & M MAINTENANCE WINDOW WASHING D Windows Out & In D Gutters cleaned In & Out D Pressure Washing D Serving W. Rock for over 30 yrs D Lic. & WCB insured. D Free Est. Seniors Discount

Eric 604-541-1743 NAOMI’S Cleaning Services in White Rock. $22/hour. References available. 604-536-9222

Designing and renovating new kitchens, bathrooms, basements, house make-overs and additions

Call for FREE in-home consultation In-house design team and cabinet shop Showroom: Unit 62 - 15515 24th Ave. (at King George Blvd.) Tel: 604-538-9622

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 329 PAINTING & DECORATING

FULL RENOVATIONS Including Kitchens, Bathrooms, Man Caves & Basement Suites

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RUBBISH REMOVAL

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

PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299

MESA PAINTING INTERIOR and EXTERIOR Quality work at reas rates. Free Est. Michael (cell) 604-724-7458

GOLDEN DOODLE Puppies. Born Oct. 3. Mom is (45 lbs.) AKC regâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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). Expâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d (30 yrs), knowledgable, kennelless breeders. 1st shot/deworming. $1200. Mission 604-820-4827

MILANO PAINTING.COM Int./Ext. Prof. Painters. Free Est. Bonded & Insured. 604-551-6510

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

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

REPAINT SPECIALIST

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Doors, Casings, Walls, Baseboards, Ceiling Repairs - Painting. Finishing available. rene.s@telus.net

Service to fridges, stoves, washers, dryers & dishwashers. Reasonable. Also Appliance Removal Call Mark (604)536-9092

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

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

HANDYMAN CONNECTION HANDYMAN CONNECTION Handyman Connection - Bonded -Renovations - Installations Repairs - 604.878.5232

HOME REPAIRS

A1 BATH RENOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S. Bsmt suites, drywall, patios, plumbing, siding, fencing, roofing, landscaping, etc. Joe 604-961-9937. NORTH STARS PAINTING www.northstars-painting.com AMAZING WORK, AMAZING VALUE! 778.245.9069

Member of Better Business Bureau

WCB INSURED

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SUNDECKS

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REAL ESTATE 615 COMMERCIAL PROPERTY MULTIPLE office, restaurant, and residential spaces for lease in White Rock and South Surrey. For detailed pricing, photos and more info please visit our website at www.whiterock.space

MOVING & STORAGE

625

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

DEAD LEVEL CONSTRUCTION LTD. Deck Construction. Vinyl decking - 10 yr warranty. Call BOB 604-830-1322 www.deadlevel.ca BBB Accredited Member.

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~ Fir Apartments ~ 1455 Fir St WHITE ROCK 1 Bdrm units avail now Heat & hot wtr incl. Swimming pool & rec room On site mgr

Call 604-536-0379 FIRST OPEN HOUSE â&#x20AC;&#x153;THE CRESCENTâ&#x20AC;? #101-3500-144th Street, South Surrey | Gate code 3101 SATURDAY, NOV. 21st, 2015 1:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 5:00 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;The Crescentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; South Surreyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most popular complex. Master on main with incredible ensuite, large walk-in closet. Elegant formal living/dining with soaring ceilings/windows/skylights. Gourmet kitchen/granite counters with separate eating area. End unit for more privacy plus a side garden. This open plan luxurious t/home has 2 more beds up & an office area plus another room. Huge high ceiling basement is a bonus. Adult oriented 19+. Come to the 1st open and see for yourself. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss this! $759,000. Barbara Bell-Olsen 604 671 7211 or 604 263-8800 Royal LePage Westside

RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO ACTIVE SENIOR 1 & 2 Bedrooms avail Well maintained Concrete High Rise in White Rock close to shopping.

Swimming Pool & All Amenities. UTILITIES INCLUDED. NS/NP

FOR SALE BY OWNER

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

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OFFICE SPACES 2nd ďŹ&#x201A;oor ofďŹ ce space 301 sq/ft

*WHITE ROCK SQUARE 1480 Foster Street 519 sq/ft & 647 sq/ft 604-536-5639 to view/rates

WHITE ROCK

Call 604-202-5312 WHITE ROCK area: Spac 1 bdrm & den suite. Walk to malls, bus, rest; large deck. In-ste lndry. $1250/mo incl gas. N/P, N/S. 604-531-9457.

MULTIPLE office, restaurant, and residential spaces for lease in White Rock and South Surrey. For detailed pricing, photos and more info please visit our website at: www.whiterock.space

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HOMES FOR RENT

OFFICE/RETAIL

*ROSEMARY CENTRE 3388 Rosemary Hts Cres.

WHITE ROCK. 2 BDRM, 1 bath, walk to mall & bus. $1245 incl heat & hotwater, Adult oriented N/S, N/P. 604-536-9565 or 604-765-9565.

3 Bdrm, 2 bath, renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d, d/w, large closets, hardwood floors, quiet bldg close to mall, grocery, library and all amens. Non-smoking, no pets. Safe & secure. Crime free multi-housing awards. $1450/mo incl heat, hot/wtr, prkg. Avail now.

HOMES FOR RENT

South Surrey - Ocean Park 3 bdrm. 1.5 bath w/ partial ocean view. Lrg. living & dining room. Games room, lots of storage. Enclosed garage. No smoking. Sm. pet considered. $2400/mo. - 1 year lease. Short terms welcome. (604)728-1436

WHITE ROCK, 14884 North Bluff Residences. 1 Bdrm suite with fresh paint, D/W and patio. Heat, water & prkg incl. $900/mo. Avail Nov 15th. N/S, N/P. Call (604)360-1403.

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RENTALS

APARTMENT/CONDO

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SUITES, LOWER

PANORAMA RIDGE newer 2 bdrm bsmt nr Hwy10, avail now. Utils incl. WiFi avail. NS/NP. 604-762-6677. SURREY 168/#10 2 Bdrm $900/mo incl laundry, hydro & cable. Close to bus stop & school. Nov15th. NS/NP 778-241-6981

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SUITES, UPPER

OCEAN PARK. Stroll to Crescent Beach, great location, charming 3 bdrm upper floor of home tucked in quiet Crescent Heights. Updated 1300 sq.ft. home with hardwood flrs, modern kitchen & decor, W/D, D/W, wood burning f/p, deck, yard, garden. Near schools & transit. N/P please. N/S only. Recent refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d, $1800/mo + 60%utils. Avail immed. Call 604-542-1904.

Elgin Prk, updated 4bdr 2.5 ba exec home on acreage quiet CDS nr schls. N/S. $3000m. 604-512-6543

TRANSPORTATION

Call 604-538-5337

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SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

The Scrapper

CRESTWOOD MANOR

1321 Foster St. Bachelor $795/mo IN WELL MAINTAINED NEWLY UPDATED BUILDING. Heat, hot water and secured u/g parking stalls included. No pets, No smoking.

Call: 604-363-4631 #1 FREE Scrap Vehicle REMOVAL ~~ ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT ~~ $$$ PAID FOR SOME. 604.683.2200

Skyline Apts White Rock

10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s *More Call Aman: 778-895-2005

778-246-6851

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MISC. FOR SALE

STEEL BUILDING SALE...â&#x20AC;?REALLY BIG SALE-YEAR END CLEAR OUT!â&#x20AC;? 21X22 $5,190 25X24 $5,988 27X28 $7,498 30X32 $8,646 35X34 $11,844 42X54 $16,386. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800668-5422 www.pioneersteel.ca

PLUMBING

Annette and Harold Coates, Owners/Operators www.westcoasthomewatch.com info@westcoasthomewatch.com

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FURNITURE

STAINLESS ROLLING CART $75. 2 Counter Stools $80. Surround Sound system $150. Assorted storage tubs $3-$5. Ph: 604-500-0471

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

Vincent 543-7776

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BED; White 4 poster sgl trundel bed w/2 mattresses, all linens, 2 pillows, white & blue coverlet w/3 matching cushions and 4 blue & white bolster cushions, $695. (604)541-9773

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