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Cusp of change: A tour of Peace Arch Hospital’s emergency department demonstrates the need for expansion, in the first of a series of articles on the hospital’s plans for the future. i see page 11

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Terror investigation of Surrey couple who planned to bomb legislature reviewed

Judge probes ‘illegal acts’ by RCMP Sheila Reynolds Black Press

A B.C. Supreme Court judge has ruled there is evidence the RCMP “were engaged in unlawful acts” during an undercover sting that led to a Surrey couple being arrested and later convicted of planning to bomb the Victoria parliament buildings on Canada Day 2013. John Nuttall and Amanda Korody were found guilty earlier this year of one count

each of conspiring to commit murder and possessing explosives for the benefit or on behalf of a terrorist organization. The verdicts were not entered, however, due to a defence application for a stay of proceedings. Defence lawyers argue RCMP officers entrapped the couple during a months-long police sting in 2013 – dubbed Project Souvenir – that culminated in Nuttall and Korody’s arrest after inert pressure cooker bombs

were planted outside the B.C. legislature. “In this case there is evidence that the RCMP’s actions during Project Souvenir constituted the offence of facilitation of a terrorist activity,” said Justice Catherine Bruce in her Nov. 17 finding in response to a defence application for all legal opinions provided to the RCMP during the investigation. During Nuttall and Korody’s criminal trial, which began in February, the jury saw and

heard more than 100 hours of undercover video and audio evidence collected by the RCMP as undercover officers posing as Islamic extremist sympathizers befriended and worked with the couple, who had recently converted to the Muslim faith. While the Crown argued Nuttall and Korody knew what they were doing and intended to kill or harm hundreds of innoi see page 4

Eagle-eyed attraction Residents of a South Surrey neighbourhood were delighted to spot two bald eagles in a backyard tree near 10 Avenue and 164A Street Sunday, who spent “quite some time” taking in the view atop a branch in the sun, according to Leo Le Couteur, who caught a snapshot of the pair with the help of a zoom lens. Leo Le Couteur photo

Some elected officials get early look at preliminary sketches of White Rock development

Fathers wants level playing field for all councillors Melissa Smalley Staff Reporter

A White Rock councillor is expressing concern that preliminary sketches for a development at a recently sold uptown property are being shared with some members of council and not others. At last week’s council meeting, Coun. Helen Fathers directed a request to city manager Dan Bottrill following a meeting she had the week before with Patrik

Kutak of Landmark Premier Properties. “We don’t’ have a lobby registration policy, but I would like it conveyed to developers that when they meet with members of council, it’s imperative that every single member of council gets the same information,” Fathers said Nov. 9. “There’s nothing wrong with members of council meeting, however we should all be apprised of the same information at the same time.”

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Fathers explained to Peace Arch News that her comment was in reference to a meeting she and Coun. David Chesney had with Kutak Nov. 4, when the developer discussed preliminary ideas for the 2.5-acre lot in the 1500-block of Martin Street but told the pair there were no plans to be shown at that time. Later that week, Fathers said she was driving uptown and saw Couns. Lynne Sinclair, Megan Knight and Grant

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Meyer meeting with Kutak and two other men at Brown’s Social House, and that there were “plans all over the table.” Fathers said this week that she has since emailed Kutak twice requesting that the plans be dropped off at city hall for her. “I expressed in my council report that it’s an unfair playing field if some members of council get information and others don’t,” Fathers said. i see page 4

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Exercise program shut out of hospital, as Fraser Health assesses cost of repairs

Patients out in the cold as pool sits empty Melissa Smalley Staff Reporter

The hydrotherapy pool at Peace Arch Hospital has been closed indefinitely, leaving residential-care patients without a place to take part in warm-water exercise. Additionally, a private aquaticexercise program operated out of the facility has been shut out of the pool, due to a “conflict of interest” according to Fraser Health. The program, used by dozens of people from around the Semiahmoo Peninsula and beyond recovering from surgery or suffering from arthritis, offers aquaticexercise classes three times a week, taught by a recreational therapist. Judy Farlow, who runs the program, was informed in October that the program’s contract with Fraser Health had been terminated. Farlow – a part-time Fraser Health employee – was initially told she could not divulge the conflict of interest that led to the program’s closure, however, yesterday was told she could now speak about it publicly. “It’s interesting that I’ve been running this program for four years with no problems,” Farlow said, noting she was curious about the timing of the pool shutting down coinciding with her contract being terminated. According to Fraser Health spokesperson Jacqueline Blackwell, the pool – which is nearly 30 years old – needs “significant repair” in order to be reopened. “The pool is currently being assessed to determine the most appropriate course of action,” Blackwell said, apologizing for any inconvenience the closure has caused to residential-care patients.

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Marilyn Banford peers through the window at the empty hydrotherapy pool, where she took part in aquatic-exercise classes for several years. “This assessment will weigh the costs and benefits of reopening the pool to determine whether it is feasible.” Regarding the private exercise program, Blackwell confirmed the contract had been recently terminated “due to a conflict of interest that cannot be resolved.” News of the pool’s closure devastated residents who took part in the program in recent years. South Surrey resident Marilyn Banford told Peace Arch News the program brought her hope and encouragement after suffering for

several years with debilitating rheumatoid arthritis, so severe she was confined to a wheelchair. After discovering the local exercise program in the warm-water pool, Banford, 68, said she began to regain mobility and energy. “I don’t know what I would have done without the access to the warm water pool at Peace Arch,” Banford said, noting she was “deeply saddened” to hear of its closure. “It truly is a tragedy to close such an incredible resource to those with compromised health.” Gail Woodside, a former instruc-

tor at the hydro-therapy pool, said the programs offered are “integral” to the recovery of patients returning to normal, active lives. Woodside said although there are other pools offering similar programs, the small size of the PAH pool, the warm-water temperature and the atmosphere of classes are unique. “It is very, very unfortunate the pool has been closed,” Woodside said. “It will affect so many lives, and as an advocate of healthy living, this is one more positive opportunity that is now being taken away.”

Audrey Dunkley first took part in the aquatic exercise program nine years ago, after she underwent hipreplacement surgery. She continued participating after she recovered because the warm water helped with her arthritis; Dunkley said she also found the classes a good social outlet. Now that the pool has been closed, Dunkley is not sure where she will go. “I may try to find somewhere else, I’m not sure yet,” she said. “It will probably be a lot further way, though.”

Council supports neighbourhood consultation for proposed rezoning

Kwomais residents seek to retain character, trees Residents of the neighbourhood to the immediate east of Kwomais Point Park are asking for revised zoning to preserve the neighbourhood’s existing – and heavily-treed – residential character. And Surrey council has endorsed a planning department call for a neighbourhoodconsultation process for Kwomais Point Park Neighbourhood Area 2, leading to a subsequent report with recommendations.

The proposed rezoning is consistent with rezoning adopted in September for Kwomais Point Park Neighbourhood Area 1, directly north of the park and 14 Avenue. That change put the area in a Comprehensive Development (CD) zone, which reduces the maximum size and height of houses permitted in the area, and also protects the tree canopy provided by existing large trees on most of the lots. Area 2 – subject of a petition by residents

asking for the same rezoning – is just over 21 acres bounded by 14A Avenue in the north, 130 Street in the east, 13 Avenue in the south and 128 Street in the west. The planning department preliminary report notes that owners of 105 lots (or 57 per cent) out of 184 lots have supported the petition. The report said, however, that due diligence must be observed to make sure the support is verified and that owners under-

stand the implications for those who bought under the existing RF zoning, calling for a temporary moratorium on new construction that would be incompatible with the proposed zoning while it is under consideration. Similar protective zoning and consultation has also taken place for the St. Helen’s Park, Crescent Park Annex and Royal Heights neighbourhoods. – Alex Browne

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John Nuttall and Amanda Korody in a police surveillance image. solicitor-client privilege). Bruce said a decision on whether to stay the charges can only be made after all the evidence at the entrapment hearing is heard. She said a finding of illegal acts alone may not be enough to warrant a stay of proceedings. “However, evidence that the police ignored legal advice or acted contrary to legal advice and, conversely, evidence that the police acted in good faith

based on legal advice is relevant to the seriousness of their misconduct, which in turn is relevant to whether a stay of proceedings should be ordered,” she said. “Illegal acts by the RCMP are also relevant to the entrapment claim.” The judge gave the Crown until today (Friday) to provide the legal opinions, after which she will decide how much of the legal advice provided to the RCMP should be disclosed to defence.

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i from page 1 Kutak confirmed to PAN via email that Landmark shared some early stage designs with some members of council and staff, noting they were “in no way representational of any specific plan as of yet.” “In the course of conducting the initial meetings with individual council members, some may or may not have seen some of the early concept sketches,” Kutak said. “However, there would have been no advantage to seeing those, as they are not representative of anything specific.” Meyer described the plans as “conceptual sketches” that were “hard to describe,” but told PAN that the designs were unique and different than what he’d seen in the city. He said it’s not out of the ordinary for developers to reach out to councillors ahead of submitting applications to the city, describing the move as “kind of a courtesy to give you a heads up” about what might be coming forward. When asked if meeting privately with developers was contradictory to what he’d previously told PAN – that council had received advice from the city’s lawyer and senior staff to not attend developer-hosted public meetings – Meyer said it was “definitely borderline.” “It’s funny that we were told

not to go to the publiction process, specifically information meetings,” that council didn’t have Meyer said, noting that a chance to see develhe had always attended opment plans prior to in his first two terms, but them coming to the stopped upon receiving land use and planning the advice at the start of committee. She echoed this term. the concerns this week, “When anything comes saying council should to council, whether it’s a be able to weigh-in on Grant Meyer development or a public plans earlier, and noting art project or a recreation that the advisory design facility, you’re lobbied by panel – an earlier step in both sides of any equathe process – only looks tion… from the moment at form and character, people hear about it. not height and density. “When it came to us “If the height and denand we were told not sity isn’t going to fly to (attend), I kind of with council, then the thought well that’s odd, whole project isn’t going but I’ve stuck with the Lynne Sinclair to fly,” she said, noting a staff advice on that. Not lot of time and money saying I agree with it, but can be spent on a proif staff is saying that, then I prob- posal before it comes to council. ably should not.” “I think the elected people need Sinclair, however, told PAN she to indicate what they’re thinking agrees with the advice, noting to help guide the process. You a distinction between private have to keep an open mind, but developer meetings that take you can certainly give an indicaplace early in the process, and tion of what we’re thinking.” public meetings when plans are With regards to the Martin more formalized. Street property, Sinclair said the “By that point, you’ve already concepts she saw “looked really got an application in, and we interesting,” and she is looking really have to be careful that we forward to seeing what the develdon’t fetter our discretion in any oper puts together. way,” Sinclair said. “I hope that we get something At the Oct. 26 council meet- really outstanding for that lot, ing, Sinclair expressed concern because it’s a huge chunk of land about the development-applica- in our town centre,” Sinclair said.

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$200,000 worth of gear taken from Campbell Heights business

Electrical equipment stolen Surrey police are appealing for help following a pair of thefts in recent months targeting industrial-grade electrical equipment at a Campbell Heights business. The latest was reported to police on Oct. 29, after culprits made off with two transformers, one of which weighed 14,000 pounds. On Aug. 26, damage to several pieces of equipment was reported, as well as the theft of valuable internal materials. Both thefts occurred at a business in the 19700-block of 27

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in the case ran dry, Sgt. Paul Hayes told Peace Arch News. He described the latest theft as “a rather unique one, in terms of what they’re stealing.” Given the size and weight of the equipment, it would’ve taken a concerted effort to pull it off, including the use of some form of crane, he said. “Somebody would’ve had to put a plan together.” Anyone with information on the crimes is asked to contact police at 604-599-0502. – Tracy Holmes

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Finding solace in beauty

n the wake of last week’s terror attacks in Paris and Beirut, many are feeling a sense of helplessness and anger. Such senseless violence – 129 dead in Paris alone, not counting those killed in the ongoing efforts to identify the perpetrators and hold them accountable – is beyond comprehension. As we urge open, frank discussions in order to prevent future attacks, we suggest it also makes sense now to reflect on all that is good in the world and those around us. Fortunately, on the Semiahmoo Peninsula that quest is easily fulfilled, and not just because Christmas is but five weeks away. We can find it in the thousands of people who routinely give of their time – from mere minutes to countless hours every month – to help others, expecting nothing in return. They each have their own reason for doing it. For some, it’s a way of returning a kindness that brightened their own lives. For others, it’s because they recognize their own fortune and how easily their lives could have turned out differently. Others get involved simply because they love it; love being involved in the fabric of their community, contributing to the betterment of their neighbors – and often gaining far more back than they ever expected. Hope for the world is in people such as White Rock’s Ashley Macdonald, who twice in the past week opened up publicly – first to Peace Arch News, and then to a theatre full of youth, parents and professionals – about her struggles with mental wellness in an effort to ease the same journey for others. It’s in those who watch over our jewels of the environment, including the Little Campbell River, where thousands of salmon are at this moment returning to spawn; a natural process supported by decades of hard work to restore and maintain the river. It’s in the legacy of Derek Lucas, whose persistence in wanting to help kids stay healthy and active led to an organization that continues to collect, refurbish and distribute sports equipment to those who would otherwise go without. These are but a few examples. The bottom line is, goodness is all around us, and we don’t have to look far to find it. We just have to look. Fortunately, we also don’t have to do anything momentous to contribute to it. We just have to do something. Perhaps that is how healing can occur.

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hey say it’s about our safety. subconscious and ask why. Yet, somehow, it feels so much Perhaps it’s because you fear what more than that. you’ve heard about their religious beliefs. I agree it should be about keeping us If that’s the case, I think I can begin to secure. In the weeks ahead, we’re about understand – after all, it’s likely that to invite 25,000 new residents you and I are not in complete to our country, and little is now agreement over our religious Lance Peverley known about them other than beliefs either. But I have to that their paperwork indicates wonder if you picked the right they’re from Syria. society to live in. Most, I presume, have had far To varying degrees across this greater conflict in their lives than country, we are multicultural. you and I. And no matter which point in Many, I assume, will want to your family history the decision ingratiate themselves with their was made to move here, our new neighbours. society will evolve – like most And all, I hope, would be developing communities – to welcome. become even more multicultural, Hope, however, is a fickle word. with or without you. Mine was stronger just one week Perhaps it’s because you fear ago. Now, instead of a warm the terrorists themselves. welcome, I’m hearing from my current In that case, again, I understand. But countrymen more and more complex I have to ask why you think you’re any calculations explaining away why we safer living in your current community, should deny entry to those seeking refuge presumably alongside strangers who from terrorists. didn’t arrive with legal refugee status. Some bring up their differing faiths and Crimes happen, far more in number cultures, others bring up our lack of space. than our police and courts can adequately Most, I’m told, are motivated by fear. deal with. And if you peruse the docket, My fear is that it is something more you’ll indeed find ethnic names – sinister. including, most likely, your own ethnicity. For those who truly want to reject Pointedly, if you spot only names of outright these strangers – but don’t a specific heritage, I’d suggest you’ve consider yourself xenophobic – I implore programmed your mind to selectively you to look a little deeper into your screen what you see.

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As for our lack of space, I often think about this argument as I’m driving out of town. Forty minutes in just about any direction, and I see land available – if not prebuilt communities – to house newcomers. When I think of the committed 25,000, I imagine about 5,000 more than the population of tiny White Rock. Surely we could recreate a community finding six or seven square kilometres somewhere between Tofino and St. John’s. Are we really such a cash-poor country that we can’t create a few even smaller villages on government land? None of this is to suggest we open our gates en masse to those seeking refuge. We need a screening process that we literally all can live with. It must be rigorous and potentially uncomfortable for each individual who passes through, no matter how heartless that sounds, particularly given the ages and experiences these victims of warfare have endured leading up to what I hope will find them permanent residence. It needs to be methodical and comprehensive. And now, in this seemingly smaller terror-filled world – exemplified by last week’s horrific murders in Paris and Beirut – it needs to be matched for anybody of any nationality seeking to come here, whether as a refugee, a landed immigrant or a new Canadian. Anything less would be foolhardy. But to say ‘no’ at the outset, before any man, woman or child is examined, I question your motive. Do you really believe that your safety trumps theirs? Lance Peverley is the editor of Peace Arch News.

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Critical look at refugee crisis Editor: Fleeing Muslim refugees expect mostly Christian Europe and North America to accept hundreds of thousands of them, while mostly Muslim states closest to Syria refuse to accept any of them? Not only that, it has fallen to Europe and North America to lose lives fighting ISIS, not the neighbouring Muslim countries? Europe and North America already have their support networks stretched to the limit looking after the increasing numbers of homeless, impoverished seniors, children living in poverty, mental-illness epidemic casualties, addictions sequalae, tragic suicide rates, abusive households, violent crime and needs of youth in care. Before we endeavour to clean up Middle East fanatical insanity, we should be focusing on the people in need already in our midst. ISIS is now mixing terrorists in with refugees, making thorough security screening impossible. The ISIS monster knows no boundaries and spreads its sickening virus via homebased computers to be received by any homegrown self-radicalized Muslim ready to carry out their evil in their community, as in France. Really, is this what Canada needs? We don’t have our hands full already, failing to meet the overwhelming needs of the Canadians already in our midst and being overlooked? David Bradshaw, White Rock Q My heart goes out to everyone affected by the horrific attacks in Paris, Beirut and Baghdad. We cannot afford to stay silent when tragedies like this are happening across the world. It’s really a harsh wakeup call that terrorism has destroyed the lives of so many. I grew up with Canadian values of generosity and tolerance, and I am saddened by many comments about the refugee crisis. It’s worrying to know that the spread of terror is working, and many Canadians are criticizing Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s decision to grant asylum to 25,000 Syrian refugees by year end. Let’s be clear, I expect proper security checks and time to do so, but as the government and experts have weighed in, this is possible

with the help of pre-screening by the UNHCR. And it’s been done before, when we accepted over 50,000 Vietnamese in 1979-’80. As Canadians, we have a moral obligation to accept those in need in this time of utter destruction. The civil war in Syria is a fight on so many fronts with so many armies that the people feel utterly hopeless; they have been driven out of their homes by terrorism and aggression. I remember proud commitments made by the political parties to help the Syrian refugee crisis when the tragic image of Alan Kurdi’s body caught international headlines, and I ask what changed. The crisis hasn’t improved, and the risk we were accepting is still the same. We need to think of how many lives will be transformed for the better when we share our country with those who seriously need it. ISIS wants a division of western societies; they want refugees and religious minorities to feel oppressed by the West, and thus make them prone to radicalization. If we fear and hate each other, as shown in the arson at the mosque in Ontario, the terrorists have won. In response to those who say we

should be helping our homeless and disabled first, I agree. However, we can help them all at the same time by investing in necessary social services, including expanding mental-health care and targeting the root causes of poverty. As Canadians we can do so much better. Extending our arms is the only way we can win the war on terror. Raaj Chatterjee, Surrey Q If I come across a burning, sinking boat, I would rescue the passengers and take care of them until they can be delivered someplace safe. That doesn’t mean they then get to live on my boat and invite relatives. Genuine refugees are glad to be somewhere, anywhere safe, near their homeland. Less-genuine refugees are happy to take advantage of a generous dupe, even one a continent and an ocean away. Canada should select immigrants who will make things better for people who are already Canadian. If Canada urgently needed an additional 25,000 immigrants before year-end, all it would take would be a YouTube advertisement and we could have a list of 25,000 within the week, all of whom:

• are – and will be – employable • already speak English or French • are vetted for security and health • will not depend on public funding • don’t come from a religious culture that supports subjugation of women and murder of dissidents. The prime minister’s ‘refugee’ intake fulfills none of these points. So, while the answers will become plain in due course, for the moment, I float some questions: How many will be unemployable, military-aged males? When crime against women and girls goes up in these newly vibrantly diverse neighbourhoods – as it has in Europe – will it be accurately reported? How many of the immediate welfarerecipient adults will be fast-tracked for citizenship, just in time to vote Liberal in the next election? How many will settle in Trudeau’s riding? Canada’s refugee acceptance should be limited to those who: a) are in immediate danger of extermination, b) have no traindistance country that can take them, and c) culturally pose zero hazard to Canadians. Syrian refugees do not qualify. They should take refuge near Syria. David Danylyshyn, Surrey

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Development a growing concern Editor I am very concerned about the number of building projects happening at the same time in Grandview. There are hundreds of units being built – townhouse as well as single-family homes. There is construction along 24, 26, 28 and 32 avenues, 156, 160, 164 and 168 streets, and others south of 28 Avenue. There will be at least 1,000 new residents coming to this area. Roads in these areas are already overcrowded; accidents are caused by driver frustration. Where is Surrey’s plan for widening 24 Avenue and 160

and 168 streets to accommodate these current and future drivers? Developers pay huge sums in development fees. Why are there no plans to upgrade these roads? With the new pool complex, even more traffic will travel these roads. More shopping is being built at 24 Avenue and 160 Street again; more traffic will flood this already busy area. I am not against development, but we need to slow the pace and improve roads. Please do not approve any more developments at this time; let the road systems catch up. Gladys Willmer, Surrey

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An artificial plant and bags of clothing were among items dumped at Anderson Street and McDonald Avenue in White Rock last week. tracked down, a $100 fine is issued. “Nine times out of 10 we try to work with people to solve the problem,” St. Louis said. “Penalties and fines aren’t always the best way to deal with this sort of thing.” Gidluck, who said she lives on a steep hill and can’t see down to

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ive hundred more students pressure is in Clayton, Morgan In the case of Surrey School will be coming to Surrey Creek and South Newton – all District in particular, the schools as an expected fast-growing areas with plenty of provincial government can 1,000 or more Syrian refugees new housing. show leadership by making settle here within the next few Surrey was expecting an more funds available to help months. additional 250 students in the students settle in quickly. Surrey is expected to September. Instead, These funds could be used take at least one-third of Frank Bucholtz there were 950 at the not just to hire teachers and the 3,000 or so refugees doors of the district’s educational staff, but also to ease expected in B.C. The schools. overcrowding at schools that are new federal Liberal Many of these were at already full to the limit. government is fastschools that already have The province could also, in the tracking refugee claims a significant number of medium term, take another look to meet its campaign portable classrooms and at the school district’s capital commitment to settle limited space to handle plan. 25,000 Syrian refugees more students. Surrey is Given that there were 700 in Canada by the end of by far the largest school more students than expected the year. district in the province, in September, and another 500 News that Surrey with 70,000 students. are coming through the refugee schools will get There is much that process, the school district needs another 500 students, is positive about the many more classrooms. in addition to the influx of new students. The province must be prudent already-burgeoning population For one thing, it is an incredible and add space where it will be at schools in many fast-growing learning opportunity for current needed for the long-term, so areas of Surrey, has caused the students. This, and the ability that there aren’t a large number school district to take a close to help people who have been of vacant classrooms in 20 years. look at how it can cope with the suffering while forced to leave However, the three areas added students. their homes, motivates school experiencing the most growth While it has many programs district staff. right now do not have a to help new students from other “What they’ve large number of existing Making countries adjust, including lived through is more funds schools, and more space its Welcome Centre, where just incredible will be needed in all available…. three areas in the longsettlement and multicultural and you see them would be a term. workers help place students blossom athletically, in the right settings, academically, and really tangible way The school district communications manager Doug contribute,” Strachan the provincial has already received Strachan said it does not have all said of the refugees. government approval to build a new the resources it needs to take on Surrey has had high school in Clayton, can help. so many students. experience with refugee where the existing In particular, there will be students before, but high school (and a need for more language not on this scale. In the past neighbouring Lord Tweedsmuir) and assessment specialists. – such as when refugees were are both well past their capacity. There may also be additional fleeing Burma’s civil war about Some quick action in making transportation costs, as schools seven years ago – the district more funds available to build that do have room may be some welcomed as many as 60 to 80 at schools and add classrooms distance from where refugee one time. would be a tangible way the families will actually be living. Premier Christy Clark has said provincial government can help Numerous Surrey schools are the B.C. government will do refugee families, as well as other already heavily overcrowded. In all it can to help accommodate Surrey families affected by the particular, elementary schools in the Syrian refugees. Her overcrowding. three areas of the city have been government’s commitment to Frank Bucholtz writes Fridays hit hard with more students fully participate in this process for Peace Arch News. frank. than they expected. The greatest is laudable. bucholtz@gmail.com

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Hospital donors gain insight into need for expansion

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Peace Arch Hospital, with the oversight of Fraser Health, is moving forward with plans – among them a new $20-million emergency department – to keep pace with the needs of a rapidly growing and evolving community. In a series of articles launching today, Peace Arch News examines how the hospital came to be, how staff are coping with current challenges and how a new vision for health care in the Semiahmoo Peninsula aims to ensure the hospital remains responsive to the community for years to come. Alex Browne

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t’s a slow day in emergency at Peace Arch Hospital – and that’s a good thing. Even so, the dozen of us on a tour of the department with new manager Jessie Saran are conscious of the potential for getting underfoot, although he’s guiding us as discreetly as possible, and doctors and nursing staff are calm as they excuse themselves to walk around us. One gets the feeling they’d be just as professional, and just as polite, if emergency went into ‘code orange’. Then they’d be dealing with a crisis situation – an infectious outbreak or some calamity involving multiple injured patients. Worst-case scenarios come to mind; a train derailment, a freeway pile-up, an aircraft crash or a tsunami. Even a sudden spate of admissions, including cases demanding immediate attention, would be enough to have us cleared from the area, politely but firmly. Fortunately, this afternoon the department can handle a visit from community members who, by donating, play an indisputably important part in the system, and the staff ’s ability to care for patients. Donations – and other fundraising through the Peace Arch Hospital and Community Health Foundation – have raised more than $9 million – more than two-thirds of the way to the $15 million the community must pro-

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Peace Arch Hospital emergency department manager Jessie Saran (second from left) shows hospital donors around the ER on a recent tour of the facility. vide for a new $20-million ER (Fraser Health will contribute $5 million). That’s enough to green-light the project, which is expected to break ground by next summer, with completion set for late 2018early 2019. It’s a step that’s past due. When the existing ER was completed just over a quarter-century ago, it was designed to accommodate 20,000 patients a year. Last year, it treated 50,000. Current projections are that demand will reach 70,000 annually by 2020. It’s easy to see from today’s tour how necessary a new ER is. Starting with ‘triage,’ the largest area of the current emergency department, where walk-in and ambulance patients are assessed for care when they arrive, donors see a succession of spaces – they can’t really be called rooms – where different levels of care are administered. Most were not specifically designed for

their current use; they’ve been ingeniously repurposed from earlier supply or office use as the number of patients has escalated with a growing community. Some spaces were, quite literally, closets before a bed was moved in. “Any nook and cranny, it seems like we have patients in there – that’s our challenge,” our tour guide says. As Saran explains the function of each area, we can’t help glimpsing patients, too. The meeting of eyes is inevitably uncomfortable. After all, whatever problems brought them there are private and confidential – matters that, quite properly, should be between them and their caregivers. We can’t help feeling like intruders when curtains around beds part to reveal frail, vulnerable bodies in thin hospital gowns, or when pale and elderly faces blink at us with curiosity from gurneys and beds set up further i see page 12

In the realm of donors to Peace Arch Hospital, Margaret Rodgers must surely be in a special category. Diagnosed with bone cancer while studying for a degree at McGill , the English-born woman was – in her own words – “sent home to die before I was 20.” Almost six decades later, she’s still around, although currently an extendedcare patient at Peace Arch. In spite of bouts with cancer in her ribs and hip and multiple chemotherapy treatments – and eventual loss of use of one hand – she has lived a full and rewarding life in Canada which has included careers at IBM and as a travel tour creator, and marriage (her husband passed away at Peace Margaret Rodgers Arch in 2002). “I’ve had a fuller life than most people who have nothing wrong with them,” said the down-to-earth, pragmatic Rodgers, whose soft voice still bears the tones of her hometown of Leeds, Yorkshire. On Oct. 24, Rodgers held a 75th birthday party for herself and, instead of gifts, the 65 guests were asked to make a donation, raising more than $4,000 for the hospital. It was a replay of a successful 60th birthday party in England, she said. “At that time, thinking that I’d survived 40 years longer than expected, I decided that I didn’t want any gifts, just a donation to my mum’s favourite hospital.” Recurrence of the cancer that has shadowed her throughout her life forced her to abandon a plan to return to England for her 75th, and instead hold the party at Victory Memorial Park. Inevitably, given her health history, her thoughts turn to leaving an example of giving as a legacy to the community. “I didn’t want (the party) to be just a fundraiser,” she said. “I want to make the community aware of what a wonderful hospital we have here. “What is surprising and impressed me so much from my recent experience is the professionalism of the nurses and doctors – they are so kind and patient. They must be harassed, but it never shows.”

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“Financial Plan (2015-2019) Bylaw, 2015, No. 2080, Amendment No. 2, Bylaw 2015, No. 2118”. The amending bylaw increases the 2015 water utility capital expenditure budget by $1,034,000 and updates the funding sources for water utility capital expenditures that were previously included. Copies of the proposed bylaw amendment along with copies of the adopted 2015 – 2019 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 2080 and associated reports may be inspected in the City Clerk’s Office at White Rock City Hall, from Tuesday, November 10, 2015 to Monday, November 23, 2015 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., excluding weekends and statutory holidays. Note: This information will also be included on the City’s website www.whiterockcity.ca under the regular meeting agenda section for November 23, 2015. Should you have any comments you wish to convey to Council regarding the amendments in Bylaw No. 2118, please submit in writing to the City Clerk by 4:00 p.m., Monday, November 23, 2015. You may forward your submissions: • mail or delivery to the City Clerk’s Office at White Rock City Hall, 15322 Buena Vista Avenue, White Rock, BC V4B 1Y6; or • fax to 604.541.9348; or • e-mail the City Clerk at clerksoffice@whiterockcity.ca with “Bylaw No. 2118” in the subject line.

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i from page 11 down hallways than our tour will reach. When Saran points to a forest of IV (intravenous injection) poles clustered in a spare corner, it’s just another indication how much every available inch of space is utilized. It’s evident our visit – even on a relatively placid day like this – is simply just too many bodies for narrow hallways and rooms built for another era, with a far different set of expectations of what a hospital could or should provide. The drawbacks of cramped quarters are particularly noticeable in the trauma and resuscitation area, Saran says, where patients need immediate, highly crucial attention. “You have a lot of team members squished into a small place, working together to save a life,” he says. “It becomes very tight, very difficult to get equipment in or out.” As the role of the ER evolves, there are other rooms – not part of the hospital plan when it was first opened in 1954, or even part of the last upgrade in 1989 – that have become increasingly necessary, he says. “Unfortunately, we only have one isolation room. If there were a superbug we’d need to make sure we were containing it. And there’s only one seclusion room – mental health issues are on the rise, and we want to make sure we are accommodating this community at the same time, not just putting people into hallways.” As the tour continues, the donor visitors have their questions for Saran:

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how far ahead is the hospital planning; will new expansion keep pace with projected demand; will cameras provide coverage of every area; will heli-pads be incorporated in future? Not all can be answered readily. While Saran says use projections have been made up to 2037, planning is a lengthy – and fluid – process, involving not only hospital staff but the oversight, and budgeting approval, of the Fraser Health Authority. But it’s evident this afternoon that what we’re seeing, in a way, is not just the situation in emergency but Peace Arch Hospital in microcosm. “We just don’t have the capacity – the community is growing at such a rate,” Saran says. “We want to make sure that we’re moving patients area to area so they’re in the right space to get the right care. That’s our mantra.” Even with current challenges, the team is managing well, he emphasizes. “This hospital provides teamwork and quality of care like no other,” Saran says, noting that while he has only been with Peace Arch since August, he’s worked with Fraser Health for 20 years. “I can’t say enough about the people working here.” Even granted Saran’s endorsement of the commitment and coping skills of staff, it’s evident that it’s more than time for the hospital, not simply to expand, but to move forward into a new era. Next week: ER staff comment on the challenges they face and the planning underway.

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As promised in last year’s election, Surrey has hired a director of public safety strategies in hopes of coalescing crime-fighting personnel and strategies in this city. Surrey has hired Dr. Terry Waterhouse, the current Chief Safety Officer at Simon Fraser University. Waterhouse will work with the OIC of the RCMP, fire chief, bylaws and external agencies with an eye to optimize all crime-fighting resources available to Surrey. Waterhouse has worked in his capacity at SFU since 2011 and before that was a faculty member of criminology and Criminal Justice Director for safe schools and

communities at the University of house for the job. the Fraser Valley. “The diverse and lengthy expeFrom 1986 to 1996, he was a rience that Dr. Waterhouse brings constable with the Vanas the new director pubcouver Police Departlic safety strategies for ment. Surrey is unparalleled,” Much of his work after Hepner said. that was preventing kids “From his global expefrom getting involved in rience with the most crime. vulnerable, at-risk youth He also worked with to his knowledge and the United Nations in expertise in the integraenhancing service provition of public safety best sion for the Sudan Prison practices, Dr. WaterService, and also worked Terry Waterhouse house’s technical skills, with the police service safety director academic background in Kosovo and helped and leadership abilities develop juvenile justice in Ethio- will serve him well in this critical pia. role for the city.” Mayor Linda Hepner said she Waterhouse will begin his new is pleased to have secured Water- role effective Dec. 7.

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residents. Available online in English, French and Punjabi, as well as in Chinese by request, the guide provides information about police services in Surrey. Chief Supt. Bill Fordy describes the initiatives as part of the local detachment’s goal “not only to recognize and understand the diversity of our citizens, but also to reflect it.”

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he autumnal deluge has 35 years later, my heart left me begun with torrential for another woman. How could I rains pouring down with blame him? relentless might, threatening to My parenting skills were nondrown out any memories we had existent. At 32, I still wasn’t sure of an endless summer. that I wanted to be a mother. I A little dreary this monsoon was terrified, impatient, frustrated of ours… but there is a and tired. April Lewis bright side. Then, I began to A few weeks ago, as suspect my child was the sun glittered through a bit different. Other a colourful display of kids dragged around a fall foliage, my friend, blanket or plush toy. Not Denice, encountered my boy – he spent his a different kind of days with my parents, autumnal experience. and my father gave him In her own words: a five-foot extension I saw a heart wearing a cord that became his tuxedo a few days ago… “blankie”. God help us if it was a beautiful sight to we left home without it, behold. the constant cries of “My The heart was mine cord, my cord” wouldn’t and the one wearing the stop until we turned back tuxedo was my son, waiting for his to retrieve it. bride to come down the aisle. I was so glad when he learned to How did this day sneak up on talk, because I didn’t speak ‘baby’. me? It seems sudden, even though But that proved to be a doublehe’s 35 and the marriage wasn’t a edged sword. surprise. His constant phrase was “But But today, my feelings are. Mom…” and the battle would Now that the anticipation and begin. Except I was the only one excitement of the wedding are fighting – he would just wait me over, my mood fits the season – out. This went on for 12 years autumn, the end of the brightness, until one day I looked at him and warmth and joy of summer, with realized he would never be perfect. short, chilly, dull days ahead. How could he be? He didn’t have He’s my only child. A friend of perfect parents. mine once said to me, “You only So I surrendered and started to did it once, but you put your enjoy him. whole heart into it.” It’s true and, He was the son who was just

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Money will fund three-year enhancement plan

Grant to aid salmon efforts Tracy Holmes Staff Reporter

A plan to boost salmon habitat and restoration in Boundary Bay has received a welcome boost from the federal government. Officials with Friends of Semiahmoo Bay Society say the $71,000 Environment Canada grant – which inspired $260,000 of in-kind donations – will fund a three-year assessment and enhancement plan that will expand on previous efforts in the bay, including invasive-species removal and eelgrass-mapping set for July. “We’re hoping to do the entire bay in 10 days,” project co-ordinator Matt Christensen said last

week. Eelgrass is a critical component of salmon habitat in the bay, providing both shelter and food. Forage fish are also key, comprising 70 per cent of some species’ diets. The last eelgrass mapping by FoSBS was completed in 2007, and Christensen said he hopes to glean a sense of how the marine plant is doing through comparing results. Other components of the project – which got underway in September – are to include eelgrass transplants, a speaker series during the City of Surrey’s Environmental Extravaganza and development of a plan to build resilience in the bay for climate change and sea-

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Friday Q Bakerview Men’s Choir performance and luncheon, Nov. 27, 12 p.m. at White Rock Baptist Church, 1657 140 St. $10, everyone 55-plus welcome RSVP by 4 p.m. Nov. 25, 604-531-2344. Q Ukrainian Soul Food – perogies, cabbage

rolls and borscht for sale Nov. 27, 4:30-7:30 p.m. at 13512 108 Ave. Eat in, take away. Info: 604-531-1923, 604-581-0313. Q Sunnyside Elementary Winter Market Fair, Nov. 27, 4-9 p.m., 2828 159 St. Door prizes, concession, handcrafted decorations and more.

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at clubhouse, 1840 160 St. Crafts, baked goods, white elephant table and more. Q St. John’s Church Bazaar Nov. 21, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., 1480 George St. Q Craft Fair at Alexandra Neighbourhood House, 2916 McBride Ave., Nov. 21, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Home-

604-584-0111 for more made decor, gifts, bake info. sale, crafts, jewelry and Q White Rock Community more. Free. Info: 604-535Orchestra to perform 0015. www.alexhouse.net Q Canadian Federation of under the baton of Stuart Martin, Dec. 5, 7:30 p.m., University Women White featuring special guests Rock/Surrey welcome The Cantrix Women’s Kevin Westwood, barChoir. St. John’s Presbyterister/solicitor Nov. 28, rian Church, 1480 George 10:30 a.m., at Mount Olive Lutheran Church, 2350 148 St. $15. Info: 604-535-8949. Q Songs of the Season St. Topic: Estate planning, Dec. 12, 2-4 p.m. at Sunthe top 10 list. nyside United Church, Q Christmas on the Pen15639 24 Ave. Christmas insula Nov. 28, 10 a.m.-6 sing-along with the Hazelp.m., at White Rock Comtones. Tickmunity Cenets $15, call tre, Miramar Pat at 604Plaza and 531-6558. other uptown locations. Sunday Market, datebook@peacearchnews.com Q Heartentertainment, mind Comparade, treemunity Café lighting ceremony, crafts Nov. 22, 10:30 a.m. at 2753 and roving carollers. Info: O’Hara Lane, featuring www.christmasonthepenguitarist/singer Carl Katz. insula.com Info: 604-764-0140. Q Fall Concert by Handel Q Opus Choir at Crescent Society of Music to comUnited, 2756 127 St., Dec. memorate end of Second 6, 1:30 p.m. Info: surWorld War, Nov. 28, 7:30 reyunitarians.ca p.m. at Good Shepherd Q Carols in the Country Church, 2250 150 St. Info: hosted by Hazelmere www.handelsociety.ca United Church, 184 Street Q Holiday Bake Sale at and 16 Avenue, Dec. 13. Mount Olive Lutheran Two concerts, 2 & 7 p.m. Church, 2350 148 St., Dec. Tickets $10, call 604-5355, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Home0543. baked goodies, cookies, Monday squares, pies and more. Q Christmas Sale at TrinQ Semiahmoo Guild ity Lutheran Church, 11040 of Needlearts meets at River Rd., Dec. 5, 12 p.m. White Rock Library, 15342 Baking, gift baskets, soup Buena Vista Ave., 10 a.m.and sandwich lunch. Call 12:30 p.m. first and third

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Tuesday Q Evensong – a quiet, community-building discussion of a spiritual theme, led by Rev. Aikman. Nov. 24, 7-8:30 p.m. Tea and cookies will be served. www.surreyunitarians.ca

Wednesday Q Interested in gardening? South Surrey Garden Club meets Nov. 25, 7:30 p.m. at St. Mark’s Anglican Church, 12953 20 Ave. Next speaker is Dr. Zamir Punja. Club info: Kathy, 604-250-1745. Q Unjunk your diet with Dr. Desiree Nielsen, Nov. 25, 7-8:30 p.m. at Choices Market, 3248 King George Blvd. choicesmarket.com

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Pilgrimage to honour victims of terrorist attacks

Interfaith groups plan walk Kevin Diakiw Black Press

In response to last week’s terror attacks, Surrey interfaith groups are holding a 3½-hour pilgrimage this morning (Friday) in honour of the dead. Participants are invited to join at any of the meet-up points along the way of the 10.4-km route. On Thursday, Nov. 12, bombs exploded in southern Beirut, killing 43 and injuring more than 200. The following day, in a series of bombings and mass shootings, 129 people were killed in Paris, with more than 400 injured. The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) has claimed responsibility. Three Surrey groups announced plans Tuesday for an “Interfaith Pilgrimage” to honour those who died. The event is hoped to foster friendship between people of different backgrounds, religious beliefs and world views. The groups meet at Northwood United Church this morning at 9 a.m. and will march to the Surrey Jamea Masjid in time for participants to join the Muslim community for prayers at 12:30 p.m. The route will pass other places of worship, with small ceremonies along the way. All are invited and encouraged to provide their own food and

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Map of pilgrimage in honour of those killed in Beirut and Paris. water, as well as arranging return transportation. Event organizers come from various beliefs, including Islam, Christianity, atheism, Bahá’í, Sikhism, Hinduism and Buddhism. “When we are confronted with deep loss, fear often emerges in our thoughts. Walking together is a tangible, bodily demonstration of unity that reminds us to let go of fear and to move forward in love,” said Scott Reynolds, of the United Church of Canada. Connie Waterman, afrom the Bahá’í community, said religions have the ability to foster peace. “Each one of us has the ability, individually and collectively, to be compassionate, selfless,and loving. These attributes are

strengthened by religious values taught by all the world’s great religions,” Waterman said. The schedule includes: • 8:45 a.m. – Gather at Northwood United Church (8855 156 St.). • 9 a.m. – Pilgrimage begins. • 10 a.m. – Bear Creek Park on 140 Street beside the Bear Creek Community Church, Brookside Gurdwara, and Laxmi Narayana Mandir. • 11 a.m. – Singh Sabha Gurdwara (8115 132 St.). • 12 p.m. –Surrey Jamea Masjid (12407 72nd Ave.). • 12:30 p.m. - Prayers until 1 p.m. Visit www.surreyinterfaith.ca/ event/surrey-interfaith-pilgrimage-walk for more information.

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Please visit www.surrey.ca, www.surreylibraries.ca, or contact the City Clerk at 604-591-4132 for full details and amount of time commitment required.

Volunteers help plant native shrubs and trees in Sunnyside Acres Urban Forest, along the forest’s 20 Avenue border, Saturday. The event, organized by the Sunnyside Acres Heritage Society, drew participants including Scouts from the 10th and 21st South Surrey troops, who braved the rainy morning to help weed and plant more than 300 specimens.

Applications, including a brief resume, must be submitted by Tuesday, December 1, 2015, to the City Clerk, Legislative Services, City of Surrey, 13450 104 Avenue, Surrey, BC, V3T 1V8; Email: clerks@surrey.ca; Fax Number: 604-501-7578.

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Nearly two dozen Surrey vendors will showcase and sell their wares this weekend as part of the West Coast Christmas Show & Artisan Marketplace in Abbotsford. Set for Nov. 20-22 at the Tradex (1190 Cornell St.), the eighth annual event is described as “a weekend of holiday shopping and Christmas spirit,” with exhibits of food, gifts, decor and more. According to organizers,

participating vendors from the Surrey area are Sugar Patisserie, Moonglo Creations, Nucerity Internation, Cunck & Pipers, Canuck Soap, Spiceworks Food Creations, Scentsy, Adams Design, Global Manzil Imports Ltd., Dragon Mist Distillery, Imagine That! JB Photographic and Art Design, Jax & Lennon Co., D.W. Smith Woodworking, Edible Gardens, Girlz Wanna Have Fun, Evangel Distributors Corp., House of Q Foods, Sew

Computerized, The Steam Trunk and Lux Lash Studio. As well, performers to be featured include Surrey’s Soundscape Chorus and Surrey Symphony Society. The event is expected to draw more than 17,000 visitors over the course of the weekend. Hours are noon to 9 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. For more information, visit westcoastchristmasshow.com

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Grade 2 students from Ray Shepherd Elementary sing the national anthem before the Surrey Eagles’ game Sunday at South Surrey Arena. Student Nico McDonald also took part in a pre-game ceremonial face-off alongside Eagles’ alum Adam Hartley.

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Door-to-door canvassers An online resource of health making the rounds on the and social services on the Semiahmoo Peninsula are Peninsula has launched. fundraising for the BC Cancer FETCH (For Everything Foundation, officials advise. That’s Community Health) was A foundation spokesperson announced this week by Peace confirmed this week Arch Hospital and that volunteers Community Health wearing CBF purple Foundation and the vests and carrying White Rock-South ID badges will be Surrey Division of out and about in the Family Practice. South Surrey/White Part of the Rock area until Nov. editorial@peacearchnews.com foundation’s Our 28 as part of an Healthy Community effort to introduce residents to project, it is a searchable website the foundation and its monthly with links to resources – from donor program. mental health and substance Residents will be invited to abuse services to home-care take part in the program – support and wellness programs – which supports research at the that are available in South Surrey BC Cancer Agency – however, and White Rock for children, canvassers will not accept cash or youth, adults and seniors. one-time gifts at the door. The Our Healthy Community Anyone with questions may project was conceived in 2011 call Colleen at 1-888-906-2873 or “to develop opportunities that visit bccancerfoundation.com would inspire people to learn

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about and participate in healthy activities and community events, essentially creating the healthiest community possible for its residents.” A strategic plan was completed and finalized early this year. The FETCH site is described as non-commercial and designed to be user-friendly. It may be accessed at sswr.fetchbc.ca

All’s fair Sunnyside Elementary is gearing up to host a Winter Market Fair. The Nov. 27 event at the 2828 159 St. school is to feature a variety of vendors offering everything from handcrafted treasures to baked goods, as well as door prizes and a concession. Admission is free. Tables are still available for vendors/ crafters. Cost is $25, and must be booked by Nov. 20. For info, email fundraising@ sunnysidepac.ca

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Hospitals in the Fraser Health region have improved slightly from the spring on key indicators of congestion, but large numbers of incoming patients continue to wait too long to get a bed. Fraser’s latest report card suggests that remains a persistent problem despite repeated initiatives to improve patient flow. As of September, it shows just under 40 per cent of admitted patients got a bed within a 10-hour benchmark so far this year. That’s far below a target of 55 per cent, which is itself lower than more ambitious targets that had been set in previous

years and subsequently discarded. A 2012 congestion review warned hallway medicine was so rampant in Fraser that staff were resigned that the jammed conditions would remain “intractable.” At that time, just 51 per cent of patients admitted through emergency were getting a bed within 10 hours. The 39.8 per cent rate for 2015 is up from 35 per cent last May. Just two hospitals – Burnaby and Fraser Canyon – are currently meeting the 55 per cent target for admission within 10 hours. The majority of incoming patients wait longer than that at every other Fraser hospital. And two thirds or more of the patients

are waiting longer than 10 hours at Abbotsford Regional, Chilliwack General, Delta, Eagle Ridge, Ridge Meadows and Surrey Memorial hospitals. In contrast, neighbouring Vancouver Coastal health authority reported it’s essentially meeting the same target with more than 54 per cent of its patients getting a bed within 10 hours. From April to August, Fraser averaged 204 patients across its hospitals who’ve been admitted but not yet given a proper bed and are instead being treated in ERs, hallways, lounges or other non-acute care areas. That’s down from 222 in the spring, but still in excess of a target of 165 or less. i see page 21

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Average surgery wait times down i from page 20 However, Fraser Health spokesperson Tasleem Juma said the latest data available shows a further drop in October to 199 and all of those patients are now in ER beds, not hallways. Juma credited the improving trend to Fraser’s decision to use $5 million to hire more staff to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions, support weekend discharges and speed transfers from emergency to inpatient units. “That investment that we had made earlier in the year is starting to pay off,” she said. “We are starting to see that number now come down and are effectively no longer using hallway beds to provide the care to the patients.” Another bright spot in the report card is that the average length of stay in hospital is down to 8.2 days, within 10 per cent of the target of 7.8 days, also indicating improving patient flow through wards to residential care or home care. But too many “long-stay patients” are still occupying hospital beds for more than 30 days. And too many extra days that don’t need to be spent in hospital happen while patients that could be discharged wait for transfer

to a care home or to home care or other specialized care with supports. Fraser says it plans to open 34 new residential care beds soon to help improve that flow. Juma predicted the ongoing work to add residential beds and improve community capacity “is also going to have impact as we start to move people out of the hospital into the places they need to be in the community and then out of those emergency beds into those inpatient beds.” Overall, eight out of 30 indicators on the report card are meeting target, 16 are within 10 per cent of targets, and six are well off-target and a priority for improvement. Fraser is beating the provincial target for speedy repair of hip fractures. And the rate of C. difficile antibiotic resistant infections is now below the provincial target. Hand hygiene is also strong with 88 per cent of staff washing correctly in audits, compared to an 80 per cent provincial target. The two Lower Mainland health authorities both publish report cards but don’t report all the same indicators. Vancouver Coastal has a target for keeping surgery wait times in excess of 52 weeks to no more

than two per cent of cases, and its report card shows that was 1.1 per cent as of August. Fraser does not report that statistic – Juma said it is redundant because the details are available on the province’s surgery wait times website. She said the proportion of surgeries in Fraser waiting longer than 52 weeks was 2.4 per cent in 2014-15, down from 5.7 per cent in 2010-11. The average wait time for surgeries in Fraser has declined from more than 14 weeks in 2010-11 to 11 weeks as of last year, while the number of surgeries performed increased about 2.4 per cent to 85,000 procedures.

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The provincial minister responsible for TransLink says it may be possible to implement a road-pricing system in Metro Vancouver to control traffic congestion without putting it to another referendum. Peter Fassbender was responding to a congestion-pricing report from Canada’s Ecofiscal Commission that urges harmonized bridge tolls in Metro as a pilot project ahead of a potential longer-range effort to bring in per-kilometre road-use fees. File photo The report advocates a A road-pricing system may be possible without a referendum, dynamic pricing model with according to Peter Fassbender, the minister in charge of TransLink. tolls that differ by time of day to encourage more efficient road longer distances or contribute to revenue source that is fair and use. equitable to fund its share of the congestion at peak times. The aim “What if you said to the truckmayors’ transit expansion vision, would not be as well as future operating costs. ing industry, ‘You can use the to raise net road network for free from Premier Christy Clark last new revenue midnight to 5 a.m., but if you’re month said road pricing as a – money gengoing to use it in peak periods new revenue source for Transerated might when everybody’s trying to get Link would require a refereninstead be to work, it’s going to be a lot dum. used to reduce more expensive?’ Metro Vancouver board chair existing gas “That policy could help shift Greg Moore also argued that “if taxes. your peak periods down so it’s just about pricing the road Peter Fassbender “If it was you’re getting better use out network and not about putting minister revenueof your current road network money into TransLink, you neutral and it instead of having to build a lot wouldn’t need a referendum.” was not seen as a new tax, then more infrastructure.” He argues dynamic road pricI think there is an option there,” Moore acknowledged a reveing is more fair than the gas tax, Fassbender said when asked if nue-neutral road-pricing system which area mayors have previthat scenario might escape the wouldn’t solve the problem of ously said they’d like to partially premier’s referendum requirewhere to get new funding for replace with road pricing. ment. Translink. Drivers who only stay on their “We have said if it is not a new local community roads still pay Any attempt at harmonized source of funding or a new tax, tolls would also have to cover gas tax, he said, adding it might then of course it doesn’t need a the debt repayment costs of the be argued that they should only referendum.” Port Mann and Golden Ears pay for the regional transportaFassbender qualified his combridges. tion system when they drive ments with a series of cautions, noting any effort at mobility or congestion pricing would take many years and be complex. Nov. 28th 10:30am to 12pm “What form of capture Does your child suffer from? of movement would you • ear infections • visual problems have? How would you • developmental delays • colic implement that? What’s • rashes or allergies • breathing issues the cost of the infrastructure to do that?” he Come learn how I can help asked. “I’m not sure it’s Refreshments provided as simplistic as the report alludes to in doing a RSVP at rogersphysio@shaw.ca pilot project.” He praised the report’s authors as a credible group that included SFU 1160 King George Blvd • at The Pacific Inn professor and former TransLink board chair osteopathicresolutions.ca • 778-294-5949 Nancy Olewiler. “Do I think it’s worth looking at? Absolutely. 2008 FORD ESCAPE LTD Do I say it’s the solution? 3.0L AWD I’m not in a position to Auto, leather heated seats, say that yet.” navi, sunroof, full power He noted the province group and very well is reviewing its tolling policy, which forbids maintained. Peter Vetha Call me today! tolls on anything other 604-442-1789 than new infrastructure and then only if there’s a free alternative. NOW ONLY The province wants to Murray Hyundai’s #SX67207A see business cases for the $ 11,983 Top Salesperson Pick of the Week new Pattullo and Massey bridges before deciding on any tolling policy ROCK change, he said. 3150 King George Blvd., Surrey Fassbender also www.whiterockhyundai.com stressed the region still Our Reputation is your guarantee since 1926 DL#31129 604.538-7022 needs a long-term new

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Deanne Ratzlaff as the Vegetable Fairy (in a special costume created by Chris Roberts) challenges caped villain Fleshcreep, played by Fraser Valley Gilbert and Sullivan Society veteran Dann Wilhelm, in rehearsal for Jack and the Beanstalk (Nov. 25-Dec. 6, Surrey Arts Centre). Lori Fuller photo

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magine a panto that looks just like a big pop-up children’s fairy tale book. That’s the design concept Fraser Valley Gilbert & Sullivan Society is going for in its latest Christmas pantomime, Jack and the Beanstalk (Nov. 25-Dec. 6 at Surrey Arts Centre). Directed by Mike Balser, and produced by Lyn Verra-Lay, it returns to traditional territory – after a few experimental years – with a tried-and-true British panto script of the fairy tale favourite, last produced by the society in 1988. “That was the first FVGSS panto I was involved in, with all the family,” costume co-supervisor Linda O’Donovan recalled fondly. And she and co-supervisor Chris Roberts, both South Surrey

residents, have been more than claims on her time to be involved happy to supply a costume plot for this year). the show to match the set design In many ways, they said, FVGSS of Omanie Elias (Balser’s spouse). pantomimes are always like family “She’s amazing; a wonderful get-togethers – their husbands scene painter,” said Roberts. “She have both been very involved does it for a living.” over the years (Roberts’ husband “We’re lucky to have her Peter often taking on the role of involved in the shows the ‘dame’ since they through being married ❝They’re not only entered the FVGSS learning about fold in the early ’90s) to the director,” added O’Donovan. stagecraft, but and their children have Other regular grown up steeped in also about the production veterans the annual tradition. importance of include Tim It usually happens community. ❞ Tucker (musical that one family member director), Carol Seitz Linda O’Donovan in a production leads (choreographer) and to the rest getting in props mistress Maxine Howchin. on the fun, they said. FVGSS O’Donovan and Roberts added it panto casts are rife with spouses feels like old times to be reunited and children sharing the stage, or as the core of the costume team, pitching in with costumes, scenery missing only the presence of construction and other backstage frequent team supervisor Melody chores – with a usual commitment Dickson (who has a few too many of some 10 hours a week through

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the rehearsal period. “It’s a wonderful way for a child to get dance and singing and theatre training for relatively nothing outside of a membership to the society,” said O’Donovan. “They’re not only learning stagecraft, but also about the importance of community – and finding lifelong friends.” Both raised in England (Roberts grew up just north of London, while O’Donovan is from Derby), they don’t need special study to understand panto’s blend of fairy tale, music hall and burlesque that is the stuff of fond Christmas memories for most native Britons – or the look required for principal boy, principal girl, dame, comedy foils and generic villagers. And having a clear sense of the idiom helps when you’re putting together pieces on a fixed budget that involves reworking costumes

– a resource from decades of FVGSS shows – stored in the society’s warehouse. And they’re quick to credit the help they’re receiving from volunteers who have taken ownership of one or two special costumes each in Jack and the Beanstalk, including the traditional panto animal, Daisy the Cow. “‘Pantoland’ works really well in a pop-up village,” observed O’Donovan, while she and Roberts noted they have hewed to a more 18th-century look, rather than the medieval approach also popular in traditional panto design. “I used to dance in pantomimes (in Britain) back in the days when the casts used to be divided into dancers and singers,” said Roberts, adding that the experience gave › see page 26

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and capable principal boy Michelle Gaetz as Jack; Dann Wilhelm, returning to panto for the first time in 10 years, and relishing the role of the villainous Fleshcreep; and ever-reliable Samantha Andrews as Jack’s brother Silly Billy. Other regulars include Barbie Warwick and daughter Lois as Daisy, Breanna Branson (Mrs. Blunderbore), Adrian Duncan (King Sat-Upon), Rosie Forst (Queen Mum), Clive Ramroop (Goose voice and wrangler) and Lionel Rust and Alex Cameron as comedy duo Sargent Spic and Corporal Span. Jack and the Beanstalk runs Wednesday to Saturday with evening performances at 7:30 p.m. Matinees are 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. For tickets, call 604-501-5566 or visit tickets.surrey.ca

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Artist Susanne Hoiberg brings an art show and silent auction to Beecher Place this Sunday.

Event planned for Crescent Beach this weekend

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The Vendel Festival series of art shows – brainchild of artist Susanne Hoiberg – is back in Crescent Beach this weekend. The gala art show and silent auction fundraiser, featuring music from recording artist Delany Rose, will take place 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 22 at Beecher Place (12160 Beecher St.). While it continues Hoiberg’s mission to create opportunities to showcase local artists in some of the Semiahmoo Peninsula’s most beautiful venues, there’s an added twist to the current show, in that partial proceeds go the Sources White Rock/South Surrey Food Bank. Hoiberg said in a release that while artists may feel they are starving at certain points, there are people in our own community “whose lives are very much affected by the inability to feed themselves and their families.” “I wanted a way to support the fact that we all need help in times of need,” she said. As in previous events, the Vendel Festival is bringing together a mix of art, music and food for visitors to the current show. Participants will be able to view original works in a setting overlooking Semiahmoo Bay, Hoiberg said, while

sampling food, including wine and chocolate pairings, from various vendors. Talks by displaying artists will continue throughout the day,

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prizes and the closing of the silent auction. Tickets for the upcoming show can be purchased online at http://vendelfestival. bpt.me/

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Want a chance to get ahead on your Christmas shopping? The Surrey Art Gallery Association’s (SAGA) annual Art and Craft Show and Sale is scheduled for Friday, Nov. 27 from 5 to 8 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 28 from 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Surrey Arts Centre. Visitors are invited to browse one-of-a-kind items from the SAGA Gift Shop, both to find gifts for friends and family – and to support local artists. Items for sale include pottery, jewellery, limited-edition prints, hand-blown and slumped glass,

original paintings, photography, artisan soaps, turned wood, fabric art and art cards. Attendees are also invited to bring a non-perishable food item to support the local food bank. Admission is free. In addition to the selection of goods in the gift shop, on Saturday, the adjacent Studio Theatre will host a selection of artists showcasing new work and providing an the opportunity to meet them and hear the stories behind their artwork. There will be a 10 per cent discount on all gift shop items

during the sale. Members of SAGA receive a 15 per cent discount. SAGA memberships can be taken out on the days of the show and sale. Surrey Art Gallery Association (SAGA) is a non-profit society that offers its members the opportunity to participate in and respond to contemporary art, and be part of a community that actively supports the Surrey Art Gallery. For more information about the sale, call 604-501-5187. – Black Press

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The Vaudevillians stepped ‘Back to the ‘20s’ at the Surrey Arts Centre Nov. 14, where the Surrey-based group presented Vintage Vaudeville. The performance marked the troupe’s 12th annual bursary benefit concert in support of Douglas College students.

Holiday show features local artists The next in Marilyn Hurst and Chris MacClure’s series of open studio nights at their Golden Cactus Studio at Hillcrest Mall in uptown White Rock (1455 Johnston Rd.) Thursday, Nov. 26, leads into their ‘Friends of the Studio Holiday Show,’ which runs Nov. 27-29. Thursday night visitors to the open studio night (6-9 p.m.) will get a “sneak peak” of the upcoming show, which features paintings, sculpture, jewellery and ceramics by contributing artists Hurst and MacClure, Vance Theoret, Brent Heighton, Nicoletta Baumeister, David Patterson and John Einerssen. The open nights at the studio usually run every Thursday featuring different artists each week to chat with visitors and provide

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REC for Kids directors Don Jones, Ian Lagasse and Donna Lucas are among a handful of volunteers that help get recycled sports gear into the hands of children in need.

REC for Kids donates bikes, sports gear to children in need

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basketballs to baseball bats, gloves, hockey socks and soccer cleats. he first thing you notice is the space, And then there’s the basement, which or lack thereof. smells strongly of rubber – courtesy At REC For Kids – a nonof the hundreds of bike tires and profit, volunteer-run organization in tubing that hang on the walls – and Newton that collects and refurbishes has been transformed into a bicycle bikes and sports equipment, then repair shop that would rival any distributes it to children – nearly professional outfit. every inch of available real estate is Everything in the house – and the piled high with sports equipment. building itself – has been donated to In what used to be the living room the organization, while some of the of the old, City of Surrey-owned bikes, originally either stolen or lost, house near Unwin Park, bikes – all come from the RCMP once they go Derek Lucas fixed up and ready for new owners unclaimed. REC for Kids – stand in a line, ready for delivery. Throughout the house, on what Next to the bikes, the dining room little available wall space is left, are is filled with shelf upon shelf of gently-used hand-written posters which trumpet the running shoes; the kitchen, meanwhile organization’s mission statement. contains bags of bike helmets, and each of “The vision is right there on the wall – it the home’s spare rooms are jammed full of says ‘every child in need will have the sports other donated gear, from figure skates and and recreational equipment required to stay

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Young swimmers interested in water polo will get an opportunity to learn the sport this weekend, when the Fraser Valley Water Polo Club hosts an open house event. The event is set for Saturday at Fleetwood Leisure Centre (16555 Fraser Hwy.), from 9 a.m. until 7 p.m. Water polo coaches will teach the basics of the sport in a fun, non-competitive environment. In the afternoon, there will be also be a session teaching “adapted polo” for children with disabilities. The first session, from 1:45-2:45 p.m., is for children from seven to 12, and a second, for those 13-18 years old, is set to begin at 2:45 p.m. Participants in the adapted program must be independently mobile and able to walk or swim in shallow water. – Nick Greenizan

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A sweep of the Vancouver Chiefs – and a little help from the Cariboo Cougars – has pushed the Valley West Hawks into a three-way tie for first place in the BC Hockey Major Midget League standings. Valley West topped the Chiefs 3-2 Saturday at the Langley Events Centre and 6-4 Sunday in Coquitlam, improving their record to 11-4-1 (win-loss-tie), the same record as the Vancouver Giants. The Giants lost one game and tied the other in Prince George against the Cougars, a result that left the Giants and Cougars with 23 points, the same total as the Hawks. Valley West is striving for at least a second-place finish, which would give them home ice advantage through the first two rounds of the playoffs. “By virtue of tie breakers, we officially sit second behind the Giants,” noted Hawks head coach Jessie Leung. After 10 minutes of play Saturday, the Hawks seemed headed towards their fifth loss in seven games. “Saturday was a weird game. Our first 10 minutes of the game were as bad as any I’ve seen us play all year,” said Leung.

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Ilijah Colina had six points in Sunday’s game in Coquitlam. “The Chiefs had us on our heels and out-shot us 10-4. We also found ourselves in early penalty trouble being whistled for four first-period minors.” Goalie Nic Tallarico was outstanding in the first period, keeping the Chiefs off the scoreboard while the Hawks went in front when Justyn Gurney tallied 12 minutes into the game. Josh Bruce added a shorthanded goal with 22 seconds left for a 2-0 Hawks lead after two periods. The Chiefs struck for two goals late in the second period to tie the score 2-2 going into the final 20 minutes. Gurney got the winner with nine minutes remaining after

taking a pass from Justin De Vos. Special teams powered the Hawks to the win Sunday, as Valley West tallied five times with the man advantage and overcame a 4-2 deficit late in the game. Christian Bosa of the Hawks netted the only goal of the first period, then the Chiefs pulled even at 1-1 after 40 minutes and went up 3-1 six minutes into the third period. Ilijah Colina got one back for Valley West before the Chiefs regained the two-goal advantage. The home team took four minor penalties over the final seven minutes of play, and the Hawks took full advantage, scoring on each powerplay. Colina tallied his second off the game with six minutes to go, Bosa tied the game with three minutes remaining, and Ben Evanish scored winning and insurance goals over the final two minutes. Colina assisted on four goals, finishing with six points. “You could feel the momentum swing our way,” said Leung. “You could see the other team come unhinged and deflated.” Q Evanish continues to lead the MML in goal scoring with 20 in 15 games played. He ranks third in scoring with 28 points. Luka Burzan of the Hawks is tied for the league-lead in assists with 20.

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Questions to ask before applying for a mortgage help make the decisionmaking process easier. In Figuring out how to terms of what the best opfinance that perfect home tions are for payment, some is an important step in the homebuyers are interested long and exciting home in keeping their monthly buying process. Ideally, payments low, while others before the hunt prefer ensuring for a home even that their monthly begins, you should payments never be evaluating your increase. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s imcurrent and future portant to find housing needs. what option works Learning about for you. the process of Darren Rossi is home buying and an independent seeking out practimortgage broker Darren Rossi cal advice rewith Dominion Mortgage Broker garding financial Macklem MortDominion Macklem responsibilities is Mortgage Services gage services (a a great way to lay franchise of Dodown the groundwork for minion Lending Centres) future success. This prepara- and deals primarily in the tion can save a lot of headarrangement of residential ache and potential financial mortgages. woes down the road. Once He says that most you have your finances in consumers are aware focus, the type of house you that if they increase their would like to buy and can payments or make extra afford will begin to align. payments on their mortBuying a house requires a gage, they can speed up the lot of effort and understand- principal pay down of their ing, so finding a mortgage mortgage, pay less overall broker you can trust will interest on their mortgage,

and pay their mortgage off sooner. However, many choose to just make the minimum payment with the hope that they can afford a lump sum payment sometime in the future, but generally have no plan on how that will be accomplished. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Unless you receive bonuses, have irregular cash flows, or receive a sizeable tax return each year, many borrowers find it difficult or lack the discipline to make regular lump sum payments against their mortgage,â&#x20AC;? says Rossi. â&#x20AC;&#x153;For these borrowers, a weekly or biweekly accelerated mortgage payment may be more suitable, as this will force them to make an additional principal payments throughout the year which generally equates to an extra monthly payment per year.â&#x20AC;? If this is not possible due to your cash flow or payroll schedule, Rossi says one may consider increasing monthly or semi-monthly payment by 8.5 percent to achieve the same result.

Every homebuyer has his or her own priorities when choosing a mortgage, which is why Rossi suggests asking the following questions before applying for a mortgage: â&#x2013;¸ â&#x2013;¸ â&#x2013;¸ â&#x2013;¸ â&#x2013;¸

Are all of my credit accounts current and up to date? Do I have an understanding of my current credit score? Are my income tax filings up to date? Am I past any probationary period with my new employer? If I am not guaranteed hours with my employer, or if I am a casual or seasonal employee, can I provide a two-year track record of my earnings within same industry? â&#x2013;¸ Can I provide a current employment letter and paystub from my employer to help confirm my employment and income? â&#x2013;¸ Can I come up with a down payment of at least five percent of the purchase price? â&#x2013;¸ Do I have access to enough additional funds to also afford the closing costs of a mortgage? These could include lawyer/notary fees, registration costs, tax adjustments, etc.

As for common questions a borrower should ask their mortgage expert of choice before signing any mortgage documents or commitments, Rossi advises the following: â&#x2013;¸ Are you, as my mortgage expert of choice, representing me as the borrower, or the lender? This essentially asks, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Who do you work for?â&#x20AC;? â&#x2013;¸ Is my mortgage rate a fixed rate or variable rate? â&#x2013;¸ If my mortgage is a variable rate, will the payment be adjusted each and every time there is an adjustment to the Bank of Canada Prime rate? â&#x2013;¸ Will I be able to make extra payments on my mortgage? Up to how many? â&#x2013;¸ Will I be able to make lump sum payments on my mortgage? Up to how much? â&#x2013;¸ Is my mortgage portable to a new home if I decide to move during my term? â&#x2013;¸ How would that be arranged? Would there be a penalty? â&#x2013;¸ Do I have the option to close out my mortgage term early? How would the penalty be calculated if I decided to do so? â&#x2013;¸ Am I giving up any common features or privileges to receive the rate I am being offered on my mortgage? â&#x2013;¸ Will the mortgage lender permit me to use the solicitor of my choice for the mortgage registration? â&#x2013;¸ Who do I contact for future servicing of my mortgage?

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2427 - 125A STREET • $1,178,000 OPEN .Quiet cul-de-sac location for this 3 bedroom, 2 storey with main SUNDAY floor den and games room above garage. 2877 sq. ft. with a NOV. 22 south and west rear facing back yard. Location and floor plan 2:00-4:00 could not get any better. Bring your decorating ideas! P.M. Carmen Champoux 604-671-0126 RE/MAX Colonial Pacific Realty

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INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT SCHOOL. Hands-On Tasks. Start Weekly. GPS Training! Funding & Housing Avail! Job Aid! Already a HEO? Get certiﬁcation proof. Call 1-866-399-3853 or go to: iheschool.com

H.T.N’T. Service (604)538-8687 Door to door service 7 days a week - Shuttle to: YVR & Bellingham Airports, Cruise Ship Service, Via Rail, Langley Bus Depot, Eye Clinic, Tswsn Ferry, etc.

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FRANCHISE

ATTENTION:

There is another company that came into our area by the back door! He is the owner of another Shuttle Service who wants to take over Helens Tours and Travel in Langley, Surrey and the White Rock area. There is no other person representing Helens Tours and Travel Company. The Border Customs Agents have always been supportive and will continue to do so. “A Liar is not to be trusted” Beware of a person who is devious. Helens Tours and Travel is here for your Personal service and for your transportation needs. Helen wants to thank each and everyone for your loyal support!

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

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Peace Arch Appliance

175 CATERING/PARTY RENTALS

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

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

HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES

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

APPLIANCE REPAIRS

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

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Email resume & position:

bethboydd@gmail.com Jim’s Mowing Business for Sale Call 310-JIMS (5467)

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HELP WANTED

CONCRETE & PLACING

DRYWALL

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

FLATTEN POPCORN CEILINGS Update your home with beautiful flat ceilings * No Scraping * No Sanding * No Mess CALL FRIENDLY BENJAMIN 604-230-7928

Efficient, Reliable, Friendly, Bonded Excellent References with 20 yrs of experience. Call Ivet: 778-235-4070 CLEANING LADY ~ reliable, prof., will clean your home, office. 10 years exp. Reasonable rates. Excellent references. 778-960-9865

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

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ELECTRICAL

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

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GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com

FLOOR REFINISHING/ INSTALLATIONS

New West 604.522.4900

Century Hardwood Floors 604-376-7224

DELIVERY PERSON - P/T

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

PENINSULA Window Cleaning

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D Gutter Cleaning D Windows - In & Out D Pressure Washing D Fully Insured / Licensed D Free Estimates - Seniors Disc. D Friendly - Dependable

TRADES, TECHNICAL

General Labourer

Mark (778) 855-7038 Construction Lead Hands

Pipe Foreman Pipe Layers Gradesmen TYBO CONTRACTING has quickly become an industry leader in the excavating & civil contracting business. Tybo is currently retained by some of the largest developers in B.C. We are currently offering top wage & benefit pkgs as well as opportunities for advancement. Email resumes to:

tbrebner@tybo.ca workwithus@tybo.ca

17001107 Archibald Rd, Blackburn Cres, High St, Malabar Cres, Mann Park Cres, North Bluff Rd, Saturna Dr .................................79 18101407 140 St, 140A St, 141A St, 142 St, 18A Ave, 19 Ave, 19A Ave, 20 Ave, 20A Ave ..................................................................93 18102511 140 St 1600-1900 Blk .........................................................................104 18102514 136 St, 137 &137A St, 138 St, 138A St, 138B St, 139 St, 16 Ave, 17 &17A Ave, 18 Ave...........................................................159 18102530 138A St, 139 & 139A St, 140 St, 20 & 20A Ave, 21A Ave, 22 & 22A Ave, 23 & 23A Ave.............................................................96 18102531 128 St, 128A St, 129 St, 18 Ave, 18B Ave, 19A Ave, 20 Ave ...........77 18103604 Bayview St, Beecher St, Crescent Rd, Gordon Ave, Maple St, McBride Ave, McKenzie Ave, O’Hara Ln .....................91 18103607 126 St, 127 St, 26 Ave, 26A Ave, 27A Ave, 28 Ave ..........................63 18103629 124 St, 124B St, 127A St, 128 St, 24 Ave, 25 Ave.............................92 18107001 123 St, 124 St, 21A Ave, 22 Ave, Cove Pl, Harbourgreene Dr, Haven Pl.............................................................83 18107009 127 St, 127A St, 19 Ave, 19A Ave, 20 Ave, Ocean Wind Dr ...................................................................................70

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS Gutter, Window Cleaning & Yard cleanup. 20 yrs exp. 778-384-4912

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

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

HANDYPERSONS

283A

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

seeking a P/T Delivery Person 1-2 days/wk.

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 Route Number Boundaries Number of Papers

Comm/Res, Free Estimates.

Call Joe 604-220-4442

Christmas Light Installation

275

108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

KIDS AND ADULTS NEEDED FOR CARRIER ROUTES

10% off with this ad 20% off Regular Lawn Maint.

FENCING

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

.www.coverallbc.com

HELP WANTED

F Grass cutting - 1-4 x month F Hedge Trimming & Pruning F Fall Clean-up

Licensed, Bonded, Expert trouble shooter. 24/7. 100% guaranteed.

FINANCIAL SERVICES

✶ Repairs & Staining ✶ Installation ✶ Free Estimates

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DHALIWAL GARDENING AND LANDSCAPING

LOW RATES 604-617-1774

Work Today, Daily or Weekly Pay Apply 9AM to 2PM at: 118 – 713 Columbia Street

Please Apply In Person At Pan American Nursery Products 5151-152 Street, Surrey

.aaa lawn 604-542-1349

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

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

Full Time Till June 40 hrs. per week, Monday-Friday 8-4:30. No experience necessary. Occasional heavy lifting. $11.00 Per Hour

604-536-1345

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

HARDWOOD FLOOR REFINISHING

Unit 1B 15562-24th Ave, Surrey

Fall Lawn Cuts, Pruning, Weeding & Cleanups. Your one stop yard maintenance company. White Rock Owned & Operated Since 1992

damaged concrete. Ken 604-307-4923

257

GARDENING A Cut Above Yard Maintenance

SEMI-RETIRED contractor will do small concrete jobs. Patio’s, sidewalks, driveway’s. Re & re old or

Req: Carpenters, Helpers Labourers, CSO’s/OFA’s TCP’s, Cleaners $11-28/hr

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

281

SCHAFER CEMENT CO. (1973) Prep & Place ~ Driveways, Patios & Walkways. Call 604-218-7089

CONSTRUCTION SITE In your NEIGHBORHOOD

Bucky’s Pizzeria

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

DETAILED EUROPEAN CLEANING.

MANAGER ASSISTANT MANAGER SUPERVISOR

242

CLEANING SERVICES

Kristy 604.488.9161

NEW

Restaurant Opening Soon in Surrey

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

130

HELP WANTED

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

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GARDENING

SUPREME HEDGES

*Seniors Disc. *Insured *28 yrs.

A MAID 2 CLEAN

ELECT SERVICES

All Your Cleaning Needs

Tree Pruning, Topping & Removal

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

Full Landscape & Maintenance Services *Free Estimate *Seniors Discount

778-883-4262

Call 778-245-5006

E & M MAINTENANCE WINDOW WASHING

Excavators, Backhoes, Bobcats & Dump Trucks for hire

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

NOW HIRING! Delivery Drivers

SENIOR DISCOUNTS

Small or Large JOBS To Do List? Free Quotes

MaZebah 778-788-7390

Jay 604-897-8524

Hedge Trimming ~ Disposal

Insured ~ WCB Over 25 yrs Exp.

30 Yrs. Experience - References

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS

EXP. CARPENTER / HANDYMAN All types of work! No job too small! Over 20 yrs exp! Ed 778-888-8603 FINISH CARPENTER Finish Carpentry - Mouldings, sundecks, stairs, siding, painting, drywall. Refs. Rainer cel 604-613-1018

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

TOPSOIL & GRAVEL

Eric 604-541-1743

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

• #1 Hedge Trim • #1 Pruning • #1 Tree Cutting • #1 Clean Up & Removal Free Estimates!

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

HELP WANTED

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

604-531-5935

COMPUTER SERVICES

Computer Problems? Call Blue Sky Tech 604.512.7082 John Jespersen

Must have your own reliable CARGO VAN (minimum ¾ ton) and clean driver abstract. NO CARS, SUVS, MINI-VANS OR PICKUP TRUCKS.

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

SHELL BUSEY’S

• Tuesday Evenings & Thursday Evenings • Pick up newspapers from our warehouse • Deliver newspapers to our carriers’ homes in Langley City, Walnut Grove and Aldergrove

Home Improvements

“OVER 30 YEARS IN HOME IMPROVEMENTS” DEAL WITH A COMPANY YOUR FAMILY CAN TRUST!

Call 604.514.6770 circulation@langleytimes.com

ALL RENOVATIONS** HOMES, TOWNHOUSES & CONDOS

CALL TODAY FOR A FREE ESTIMATE

www.askshell.com

Unit #7 - 2320 King George Blvd. in South Surrey .computer service

Serving the Lower Mainland

604.542.2236

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS

www.peacearchnews.com 43

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 320

MOVING & STORAGE

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 329 PAINTING & DECORATING

MOVING? LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE

' #!! ' % # $ t 4NBMM #JH .PWFT t *OUFSOBMT ' % $ ' &"" $ t 4JOHMF *UFNT t 1BDLJOH 4VQQMJFT Serving White Rock & S.Surrey since 1990

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For All Types of Renovations

372

SUNDECKS

ACTIVE SENIOR 1 & 2 Bedrooms avail

B & B MOBILE SERVICES

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

604-536-6620

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

AFFORDABLE MOVERS www.affordablemoversbc.com

From $45/Hr.

1, 3, 5, 7 & 10 Ton Trucks Licensed ~ Reliable ~ 1-3 Men

MIRACLE MOVING

Call 604-538-5337 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.

FOR SALE BY OWNER

Call: 604-363-4631

Skyline Apts White Rock

338

PLUMBING

A Gas Fitter â&#x153; Plumber

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

Bachelor, 1 & 2 bdrms Call for Availability White Rock, Live-In Manager Hot Water & u/g parking incl.

Furnaces, Boilers, Hot Water Heating, Hotwater Tanks, Drain/ Duct Cleaning & Plumbing Jobs. â&#x153; 604-312-7674 â&#x153; â&#x153; 604-507-4606 â&#x153;

604 - 720 - 2009

627

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

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

373B

TILING

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

A-1 Ceramics, Marble, Glass blocks Install/Repair. Res./Comm. 20 yrs exp. Peterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tile 604-209-0173

477 .604.536.2216 www.bhserviceplumbing.org

1 Room-$89/Rm Incl Benjamin Moore Paint. Dave, 604-614-3416

Home Plumbing Service

AJM PAINTING

START TO FINISH CONTRACTING

WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT SPECIALISTS

*Same Day Service *$200 FortisBC Rebate

Ticketed Painter. N/S. In Business 25 Yrs. A+ Rating

*BBB: A+ Rating *Firm Quotes

Call (604) 542-4663

BBB, WCB & LIABILITY Cell 604-837-6699

Blake and his Dad make a positive difference in your life by providing quality workmanship delivered with integrity.

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

D interior & exterior renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s D rot repair & restoration D Decks D Fences & much more. * Free estimates.

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

www.homeplumbingservice.ca FIXIT PLUMBING & HEATING H/W Tanks, Renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Boilers, Furnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Drain Cleaning. Ins. (604)596-2841 10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s *More Call Aman: 778-895-2005

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RUBBISH REMOVAL

PETS

WCB INSURED

New SRI Manufactured homes Singles $74,900. Doubles $94,900. PARK SPACES AVAILABLE REPOSSESSIONS 1974-2010 *1989 14x70 in 55+ Ruskin Park 1 small pet ok, $42,900. *1970 12x60 in 55+ Langley Park no pets, $26,900. www.glenbrookhomes.net Chuck 604-830-1960 Trades. Financing. Permits.

GERMAN Shepherd pups. Working line. Black & black/tan. 6 weeks old. $750. 604-820-4230, 604-302-7602 NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604856-3647 or www.856-dogs.com PITT Bull puppies, purebred red/ blue nose cross. Born Oct 14. Both parents family pets with great dispositions. Beautiful brindles.$900. Call Glenn at 604-603-8180 or email @dggreener@hotmail.com

639 REAL ESTATE SERVICES

Licensed, Insured, WCB

PRISM PAINTING CO.

www.starttoďŹ n.ca

on re-painting or Free Estimates

HOME REPAIRS

A1 BATH RENOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S. Bsmt suites, drywall, patios, plumbing, siding, fencing, roofing, landscaping, etc. Joe 604-961-9937.

Call Sunny 778-893-1786

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

746

Call 604-202-5312 WHITE ROCK; furnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d 2 bdrm condo 270Â° view, 2 baths, W/D, balcony & 2 prkg. $2300 incl water/gas. N/P Nr Semiahmoo schl. 778-680-8477

709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

APPLIANCES

736

HOMES FOR RENT

545

FUEL

.Russells Rubbish Removal 604-787-7355 White Rock / South Surrey

ABIAN RUBBISH REMOVAL

LANDSCAPING

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

748 SHARED ACCOMMODATION

WHITE ROCK Looking for compatible 60+ single woman interested in partnership with quiet independent senior lady to share spacious 3 bdrm furnished apt. $874.50/mo +half utils. Avail Jan 8, 2016. Call for interview 604-531-1192.

750

SHAW LANDSCAPING LTD

FALL CLEAN UP

SUITES, LOWER

PANORAMA RIDGE newer 2 bdrm bsmt nr Hwy10, avail now. Utils incl. WiFi avail. NS/NP. 604-762-6677. S.SURREY STUDIO SUITE avail Jan 1st. Ns/np, refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d, $600/mo incl all utils/cable. 604-536-2377. SURREY 168/#10 2 Bdrm $900/mo incl laundry, hydro & cable. Close to bus stop & school. Nov15th. NS/NP 778-241-6981 WHITE ROCK: 15th & 160th St. 2 Bdrm bsmt suite, new home. Cls to school, bus, shops. No laundry. n/s, n/p. Dec 1. $800 604-518-5612 WHITE ROCK - Mann Park area, 1 bdrm bsmt suite, heat, hydro & lndry inc. $1000/m. Avail. now. (604)531-5660 or 604-308-8057

751

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.

TRANSPORTATION 689 WHITE ROCK SOUTH SURREY 821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS

ALDER, BIRCH, MAPLE MIX. Cut up to 16â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; lengths, split, seasoned, ready to burn. $260 a 4 x 4 x 8 cord delivered. Call 604-339-9077

551

ROOMS FOR RENT

OCEAN PARK clean quiet furnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d bdrm, adult home, lovely area, avail now.$460 +part utils. 604-535-5953

RON Morin

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

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

300

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.

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

20% discount

3 rooms $299

288

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.

Peace Arch Appliance

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

A SEMI-RETIRED CONTRACTOR European trained. Specializing in Renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Local refs. Reasonable Rates. Call 604-532-1710

Call 604-536-0379

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

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 506

Vincent 543-7776

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

WHITE ROCK

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

Member of Better Business Bureau

Call Blake or Brian (604)816-1653

~ Fir Apartments ~

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.

PETS

OFFICE SPACES

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

Damaged or Older Houses! Condos & Pretty Homes too!

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

OFFICE/RETAIL

*ROSEMARY CENTRE 3388 Rosemary Hts Cres.

www.cycloneholdings.ca

Yes, We Pay CASH!

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

741

Call 604-536-8499 HOMES WANTED

~We accept Visa & Mastercard~

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

.Hugh & McKinnon Rentals 604-541-5244.

Deck Experts Specializing in all Decking, Railings & Outdoor Living GVHBA Member 604.626.7100

Licensed - Bonded - Fully Equip. Residential Commercial, 1-3 Men BIG OR SMALL MOVES Start $45/hr ~ All size trucks Free estimate/Senior Discount www.miraclemoving.ca

â&#x20AC;&#x153; Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s us ďŹ x what someone else tried to ďŹ x. â&#x20AC;&#x153;

UTILITIES INCLUDED. NS/NP

172nd/ 0 Ave 1/2 acre development property with house. For more info call 604-767-7099 no agents pls

RENEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S SPRAY & BRUSH PAINTING 778-855-5361 Danish Quality

604-537-4140

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

625

HOMES FOR RENT

Swimming Pool & All Amenities.

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

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

736

Well maintained Concrete High Rise in White Rock close to shopping.

615 COMMERCIAL PROPERTY

REPAINT SPECIALIST

RENTALS

APARTMENT/CONDO

White Rock - Condo

2 coats any colour

LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE

706

Spacious 1 bdrm top floor condo in White Rock. Short level walk to transit & shopping. No rentals. Only $119,900. Rob Drysdale 604-220-1991 Homelife Realty

Free Estimate/Senior Discount Residential~Commercial~Pianos

APARTMENT/CONDOS

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

- QUALITY WORKMANSHIP-

â&#x153;&#x201D; Complete Renovations from Start to Finish For a No Obligation Consultation GIVE ROBERT A CALL Cell: 604-290-4964 Eves: 604-535-0603

609

RENTALS

www.paintspecial.com

www.BBmoving.ca

D Additions D Decks D Bathrooms / Kitchens D Skylights / Windows D Tiling D Laminate Flooring

REAL ESTATE

PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299

Qualified carpenter for all your home improvement needs.

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

GARAGE SALES MOVING SALE

9am - 2pm, Sat Nov 21st, 13705 Malabar Ave, White Rock Homelife Pen. Property 604-536-0220

* * * * *

Gardening Lawn cutting Trees, shrubs. Property Maint., Fencing Hedging & pruning

Cell 778-688-1012 msg

560

Royal Canadian Mint old Coin Collection. Mostly Silver, some Gold. For 20% Less than regular price Call 604-537-7120.

.Hayden Painting 778-229-0236 Family Owned & Operated Ryan 778.229.0236

563 287

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

287

MISC. FOR SALE

Have Unwanted Firearms?

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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

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

Have unwanted or inherited firearms in your possession? Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know how to dispose of them safely and legally? Contact Wanstalls and we will come and pick them up and pay you fair value for them. Wanstalls has been proudly serving the Lower Mainland firearms community since 1973. We are a government licensed firearms business with fully certified verifiers, armorers and appraisers.

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

Wanstalls Tactical & Sporting Arms

STAMP collector buying. Pay top $$ as I am NOT a dealer. Perfect opportunity to convert what you have for CASH. yvrbill@hotmail.ca or call 604-506-1372

Showroom: Unit 62 - 15515 24th Ave. (at King George Blvd.) Tel: 604-538-9622

www.mpbconstruction.com

MISC. WANTED

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

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

S.Surrey: 5 bdrm, gamesrm, 3 bths, dbl garage, 2+ acres Rent neg. Avl now. 604-581-6131 / 778-928-8190

2008 VW Golf City, 4 dr hatch, 64K, black, 5 spd stnd, many options, $6450 firm. 604-538-9257

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

WHERE DO YOU TURN

845

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

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Friday, November 20, 2015 Peace Arch News

YOUR LOCAL BC GROCER

Prices Effective November 19 to November 25, 2015.

100% BC Owned and Operated PRODUCE

MEAT BC Organic D’Anjou Pears from Nature’s First Fruit, Cawston

BC Organic Table Carrots from Fountainview Farm, Lillooet

1.58lb/ 3.48kg

Organic Chicken Wings

Ocean Wise Fresh Cod

previously frozen, value pack

907g bag

2.99lb/ 6.59kg

2.98

BC Red Beets, Savoy or Red Cabbage and Rutabagas

Little Creek Dressings

.68lb/ 1.50kg

.50 off 295ml 1.00 off 750ml

10.99lb/ 24.23kg Primrose Pork Tenderloin

1846 BC Pure Lean Ground Beef

assorted varieties product of BC

6.99lb/ 15.41kg

GROCERY

6.99lb/ 15.41kg

DELI

OneCoffee Fair Trade Organic Coffee Pods

Terra Vegetable Chips

Danone Activia Greek Yogurt or Danone Danactive

assorted varieties

SAVE

assorted varieties

12 pack product of Canada

assorted varieties

23%

SAVE

170-226g product of USA 4 or 8 packs product of Canada

SAVE

3.29 4 pack 4.79 8 pack

36% 6.99

Specialty Roasted Chicken, Choices’ Own Family Size Salad and Potato Wedges

UP TO

41% 3.99

Maple Hill Free Range Large and Organic Free Frange Extra Large Eggs

Kind Healthy Grain Clusters

Tre Stelle Shredded Cheese

assorted varieties

1 dozen • product of Canada

312g • product of USA

170 - 200g • product of Canada

SAVE

25%

SAVE

37%

4.29-5.29 Pacific Foods Organic Soup

Cascades and Purex Bathroom Tissue

assorted varieties

2 varieties

1L • product of USA

12 pack • product of Canada

SAVE

39% 2/6.98

3.99

Old Dutch Restaurante Chips and Potato Chips

Raisin Cookies package of 8

255 - 384g product of Canada

22%

SAVE

tortilla 41% 4/11.00 2/4.98 potato chips UP TO

3.99

While quantities last. Not all items available at all stores. We reserve the right to correct printing errors.

6.99

Avalon Organic Ice Cream

Theobroma Organic Chocolate Bars

assorted varieties

946ml product of Canada

35-80g • product of Canada

SAVE

UP TO

Frontera Taco Skillet and Enchilada Sauces and Gaucamole Mix

38%

SAVE

3/4.98 35g 3/9.99 80g

20% 6.99

24.99

GLUTEN FREE

assorted varieties

SAVE

43%

( product may not be exactly as shown )

4.99

BAKERY xxx

xxx • product of xxx

Organic Multigrain Bread 530g

assorted varieties

SAVE

29%

127 - 226g product of USA

2.49-2.99

4.99

WELLNESS Ecoideas Organic Chia White or Black Assorted Varieties and Sizes

7.99 227g 12.99 454g Enzymedica Digestive Supplements Assorted Varieties and Sizes

20% off regular retail price

Botanica Organic Goji Berries

15.99 300g 22.99 500g Pranin Organic Purefood Purefood B, Purefood C, Purefood Iron, Complete A to Z Assorted Size s

20% off regular retail price

Truly Local Since opening our first store in Kitsilano on December 6th, 1990, local founding partners Wayne and Lloyd Lockhart have committed themselves to natural and organic food retailing. From the beginning, the brothers immediately began drawing a loyal clientele who loved their commitment to green retailing. Fellow natural food enthusiast, Salim Ahmed, joined Wayne and Lloyd as their business partner in 1998. Throughout this time, Choices has always remained 100% dedicated to supporting local food producers and proudly supports building healthy communities.

3248 King George Blvd, South Surrey /ChoicesMarkets @ChoicesMarkets www.choicesmarkets.com /ChoicesMarkets www.choicesmarkets.com 3033 Immel Street, Abbotsford

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