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Language the biggest hurdle faced by some of those seeking refuge from Syria
It’s beautiful in Canada: teen refugee Kevin Diakiw Black Press
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Surrey newcomer Ola Katabi, 15.
Recently landed in Surrey from the chaos and bloodshed they left behind in Syria, a dozen refugees gathered in a North Surrey hotel last week to describe their experience in Canada. They were at a press gathering as Surrey-based grocer Fruiticana donated bags of groceries to the families. Fruiticana founder Tony Singh committed to provide enough groceries to feed 500 families for seven to nine days. Ola Katabi has been here just two weeks and
says she loves Canada. “It’s natural,� the 15-year-old said as she beamed. “It’s beautiful.� It’s a far cry from where she just left. “In Syria, it’s difficult,� Katabi said. It’s an understatement coming from a girl fleeing a country gripped in a complex civil war. The world, including Canada, has snapped to attention since atrocities have come to light. As part of a federal Liberal campaign promise in last fall’s election, 25,000 refugees are heading to Canada in the coming months.
Along with those who have already arrived, hundreds are expected to settle in Surrey. Scores of them are being housed temporarily at a hotel. One of the biggest barriers, they say, is becoming familiar with the new language. Katpahi Abdelrazqe spoke through an interpreter and said language is definitely the biggest hurdle he faces. “So far, I can’t pinpoint any (significant) challenges,� he said. “Language is definitely the biggest.� i see page 4
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Rescue mission White Rock firefighters embarked on a rescue of a different breed last weekend, after a dog fell down an embankment south of Terry Road. Deputy fire Chief Ed Wolfe said the call for help came in around 2:30 p.m. Saturday. “The dog had fallen off the top of an unsanctioned trail,� Wolfe said. Wolfe said that for the rescue, an auxiliary firefighter rappelled down the embankment and the dog was pulled up using a makeshift harness. “It wasn’t a complicated technical rescue by any stretch,� Wolfe said. “It really went off without a hitch.� Wolfe said it’s fortunate the dog – a four-year-old named Rocky – was not injured. His owner, Tim Jones, did the right thing in calling for help, he added. – Tracy Holmes
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Tim Jones (left) retrieves Rocky after his four-year-old dog fell down a steep embankment next to a walking path south of Terry Road Saturday.
Proposed rules should apply to politicians too, says Coun. Fathers
City of White Rock targets ‘abusive’ residents Melissa Smalley Staff Reporter
White Rock council is taking steps to address what members describe as “abusive� and “disrespectful� behaviour from residents towards staff and elected officials. At Monday’s governance and leg-
islation committee meeting, several changes to the Council and Committee Procedure Bylaw – as well as council’s correspondence policy – were proposed. Among those changes is the addition under ‘conduct and debate’ addressing decorum during meet-
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Coun. Lynne Sinclair said she is glad to see decorum addressed, noting she was becoming “increasingly concerned at the interruptions at meetings and public hearings.� “It’s one thing to have disagreements, but it’s another thing to treat people with disrespect,� Sin-
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South Surrey included among 13 police raids last Friday in gang war
2 more charged with murder conspiracy Jeff Nagel Black Press
Two more alleged UN Gang members are now charged with conspiring to murder the Bacon Brothers and their Red Scorpion gang associates during what police say was an allout gang war in 2008-09. The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team announced the murder conspiracy charges against 32-year-old Troy Tran, of Vancouver, and another unnamed 31-yearold man, whose identify has been withheld. They’re accused of plotting with other UN gangsters to take out a series of rivals, including the Red Scorpions’ Kevin LeClair, killed at a grocery store parking lot in Langley in 2009, and Jonathan Barber, slain in Burnaby in 2008 by mistake because he was installing a stereo in a car owned by a Bacon brother.
The two men are also charged with conspiring to murder the three leaders of the opposing gang – Jonathan, Jarrod and Jamie Bacon. The latest arrests came after police raided 13 locations across the Lower Mainland and in Calgary – including South Surrey – last Friday, seizing a stolen 9mm handgun, drugs and trafficking equipment. Murder conspiracy charges have now been laid against seven people in the investigation. IHIT officials say there have been 16 convictions so far against members of the UN Gang in connection with the series of shootings, attempted murders and murders across the Lower Mainland in 2008 and 2009 that prosecutors have described as a ruthless “human safari” that put the public at great risk. “Much of the violence culminated with brazen public executions, shootings and
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IHIT Supt. Dwayne McDonald shows a photo of Conor D’Monte, sought in a warrant. subsequent retaliations,” said Chief Supt. Kevin Hackett, who heads the Combined
Forces Special Enforcement Unit of B.C. Seven years later, he told reporters, police investigation techniques and practices continue to evolve and witnesses in some cases become more willing to talk – even gangsters willing to leave gang life. “We along with our partners will be relentless in our pursuit of those who pose the greatest risk to public safety,” Hackett said. “The passage of time should not provide them or their associates with comfort or confidence.” Hackett said a Canada-wide warrant remains in effect for Conor D’Monte, the alleged leader of the UN Gang, on similar murder conspiracy charges. Jonathan Bacon was killed in 2011. His two brothers are in jail awaiting trial on various charges.
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South Surrey resident Al Renflesh, during a visit to Riverside Golf Centre Saturday, signs a petition against the City of Surrey’s expropriation.
Customers critical of city expropriation, as owner hopes for reprieve
Last round for Riverside golf centre Melissa Smalley Staff Reporter
After 50 years in business in South Surrey, Riverside Golf Centre said goodbye to hundreds of customers over the weekend, with a two-day farewell event. Although the mood was sombre among those visiting the family owned pro-shop and driving range – which is being forced out of business after the City of Surrey expropriated the 16-acre property last year – owner Ken Poirier said he hasn’t given up on reaching a compromise with the city just yet. “We’re still looking at some options, and hoping the city will take another second look,” Poirier told Peace Arch News, pointing to concept drawings of a re-imagined golf centre he presented late last year as a last-ditch option that would allow his family’s business to stay. “The irony of it is, now that we’re being kicked out, we’ll have a lot more time to look into things like this.” Poirier said he was first notified a year ago of the city’s plans to take over the property “for park purposes and biodiversity conservation, passive recreation and viewing of wildlife and
scenery.” The city also plans to extend Crescent Road across King George Boulevard to connect with Winter Crescent. After an inquiry last spring, the expropriation was completed; in June the city paid Poirier $3.25 million for the land, an amount he said was a “fraction” of what it is worth. In November, Poirier and two dozen supporters rallied on the steps of Surrey city hall, calling on council to consider a compromise. Surrey Mayor Linda Hepner said at the time council members have been instructed by legal counsel not to comment on the matter, as an appeal process is underway. Over the weekend, hundreds of longtime customers paid Riverside a visit and were treated to food and drinks as they scoured the discounted equipment and apparel or hit a buck of golf balls at the driving range. Gary Darling told PAN he had been coming to the driving range “every single day” and was in disbelief about what has transpired. “It’s an absolute disappointment on the City of Surrey’s part,” Darling said. “Every club in my bag is from here – and not because of the prices, because of the customer service. Clos-
ing this place down is just outrageous.” Another golfer, who identified himself only as B. Doucette, described the expropriation as “a complete theft.” “This is happening all over the place,” he said. “The only way it’s going to be stopped is if people stand up and do not let them in.” Poirier said he has been greeted with disbelief and confusion from customers since he went public last year with the expropriation, and he is still not satisfied with the city’s explanation that they plan to turn the land into a park. “Why would they take away a piece of land that is so highly used by the community to replace it with something that won’t benefit the people?” he asked. As he moves his remaining inventory to his Vancouver shop, Poirier urges supporters to contact Surrey council and ask them to reconsider the matter. Though he was given till the end of the month to vacate the property, he said it’s not too late for alternate plans to keep the golf centre on the 3600 King George Blvd. property. “If we can get everyone to keep putting on the pressure, maybe council will look at undoing what they’ve done,” he said.
After more than a year, a trial date has been set for Lisa Batstone, the South Surrey woman charged with killing her eight-year-old daughter in December of 2014. She is to appear at B.C. Supreme Court in New Westminster on April 28 at 2 p.m. The date was set Friday during a brief video appearance at Surrey Provincial Court. Batstone sat unemotionally as her lawyer, Craig Sicotte, requested the trial date after consultation with Crown counsel, her only audible comment being a Lisa Batstone loud “thank you” when her appearance ended. Sicotte waived the right to a preliminary hearing and requested the trial be heard by judge alone, rather than a jury. Batstone has consented to remain in custody until then, he told the court. Batstone was arrested Dec. 10, 2014 and charged with seconddegree murder following the discovery of the body of her daughter Teagan, a Grade 3 student at Rosemary Heights Elementary, in the back of a car in cul-de-sac just south of Crescent Road. The mother was found fit to stand trial in January of last year. Sicotte told Peace Arch News a preliminary hearing is not necessary since the basic facts have been established. He noted the case has been delayed while he awaits full disclosure of documentation. “The Crown still doesn’t have (all documents) from the police,” he added. “It’s unbelievable, a year later, but that’s where we’re at.”
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City swamped with offers of help i from page 1 His six children, aged two to 12, are content and are looking forward to getting back to school, Abdelrazque said. “God willing, they are very happy to be going to school this year and continuing their education.” The growing refugee contingent was the subject of a public forum in Surrey last week. On Wednesday, about 350 people packed Fleetwood Park Secondary to discuss how they could help refugees heading to the city. Surrey Coun. Judy Villeneuve said she was delightfully surprised by the large turnout. In addition to the city, officials with the province, immigration workers and police were on hand to field questions. Surrey RCMP Officer in Charge Bill Fordy gave a presentation to
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Syrian refugee Shadi Habiese and his son, Sadeel, 20 months. the crowd, noting the Mounties expect no security problems with the new arrivals. The City of Surrey has been swamped with calls from people looking for ways to help. The forum was intended to provide clarity on what could be done.
“We had an overwhelming level of support from the community,” Villeneuve said the next day. The forum connected potential helpers with agencies. The city is acting as a facilitator. Most of the refugees who have arrived are women and children, Villeneuve noted. “So far, 60 per cent are under 18,” she said. “And one in four are under five. “Right now, there are 80 children (in Surrey),” Villeneuve said, adding the school district has indicated it will be able to accommodate the youngsters. The city is planning to schedule another information gathering as more refugees arrive. “In the spring, we will probably be doing a welcoming event,” Villeneuve said. “We’re just trying to be as supportive as possible.”
‘Venomous’ emails received: Meyer i from page 1 Fathers said the issue of decorum “also should be applied to the chair” of a meeting. “I don’t like the fact that the mayor in the past has made those ‘I’m the boss’ comments,” she said. “I think it really starts from the top, and I think it’s time for us to decide if we want to be part of the problem, or part of the solution.” Baldwin said Fathers’ comments are “ludicrous.” “That was two years ago at a public hearing, I had to maintain control and someone called out ‘who’s the boss here?’ and I said I was, because I was chairing the meeting,” Baldwin said. “I cannot
describe my dismay at (Fathers’) comments.” Additional proposed changes to the procedure bylaw include: limiting delegates to appearing once per year on a specific topic; starting meetings earlier than 7 p.m. if needed; and limiting speakers at meetings to two turns, unless they are presenting “entirely new information that had not been noted previously by them or others.” The committee also outlined proposed changes regarding correspondence received by the city, which, according to city manager Dan Bottrill, would “provide some flexibility to staff with regards to response time.”
Bottrill held up two large binders, which he said were full of double-sided pages of emails from one resident in one year. Council responded that they wanted to address not only the volume of emails, but the content. “I’ve read enough of them to know that some of them, coming from a certain segment of the population, are abusive,” Sinclair said. “And we have a duty… to prevent that as much as possible.” Coun. Grant Meyer said the volume of emails is “shocking” and described correspondence he had received as “venomous.” “I heard rumors out there that there are a handful of people who were saying ‘let’s just waste staff time and the city’s time and bog them down with needless emails and FOIs,” he said. Baldwin said “downright mean” emails had become a problem over the past year. “I’m pretty sure that does not stem from the urban myth that I said ‘I’m the boss’,” Baldwin said, prior to tabling a motion to add to the policy that derogatory and accusatory correspondence would not elicit a response from staff. reg. prices Coun. David Chesney – the lone vote against STOREWIDE SALE endorsing a limit on deleENDS SAT. JAN. 30! gates – said council needs to make an “extra effort” LA-Z-BOY • SERTA • CANADEL • DECOR-REST when it comes to engagand many other quality lines ing citizens. s “Members of the public ie r • Accesso seem to think that we’ve • Sofas rea Rugs adopted a ‘let them eat A • s t sets cake’ attitude and that we • Lovesea • Kitchen s y o om operate out of an ivory • La-Z-B Dining ro • tower,” Chesney said. s d • Sofa be ets “And I think all of us on ss council have some work • Mattres to do to send a clear message to the community that we are here to listen 5765 - 176 Street, Surrey to them, as long as they 604-576-6011 conduct themselves in a www.masonsfurniture.com professional manner.” The proposed bylaw from our family to your family since 1974 changes are to be forwarded to council.
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sk and you shall receive… if only it were that simple. There are laws in place to ensure the workings of public bodies cannot be kept behind closed doors without good reason. In a perfect world, little of what our elected and appointed officials do “in the best interests of those they serve” would be deemed best kept under wraps. This doesn’t appear to be a perfect world, however – certainly not the little corner of it nestled beside Semiahmoo Bay. Judging by the increase in formal demands for such information from the City of White Rock over the past year, a review of just what isn’t being shared may be timely – to ensure the letter of the law isn’t being over-stepped. Last year, White Rock residents formally asked the city dozens of times – more than 100, in fact – for access to information: on tree and vegetation removal; about the privatization of multi-family garbage pickup; about the expenses of their mayor; about prime property owned by their water utility; and more. Many of the questions remain unanswered, according to residents, with requests for review with the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner for BC. The volume of questions is about a third of that asked last year of the City of Surrey, which boasts a population 25 times the size of White Rock’s approximately 20,000 residents. The city may well claim some nuisance factor in this – staff says 24 of last year’s requests were filed by a total of four individuals. But with so many things in White Rock being done in apparent secrecy – including, until recently, discussion over disinfecting the city’s water and the the city’s reluctance to share that it agreed to purchase the water utility without a price – it should come as no surprise that more residents are asking questions. It’s difficult to fathom how answers to questions regarding garbage pickup, for instance, could fall under exceptions – provided by the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act – that excuse public bodies from sharing certain document details. Usually those exceptions come into play only when release of the information is deemed to violate personal privacy, national security or solicitor-client privilege. Residents might be forgiven for wondering if there is something they – and we – are missing. City staff shouldn’t be spending all their time fulfilling FOI requests, granted – but it may be that more than a few requests crossing city desks shouldn’t require a formal process.
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he City of Surrey stated its position the pipeline will lead to $93 million in on the proposal to twin the Trans additional infrastructure costs over the Mountain pipeline at National next 50 years. This is because they will Energy Board hearings last week. It is have to adjust design and construction not in favour or opposed to the pipeline methods to work around pipelines. proposal – it simply doesn’t want Assistant city solicitor Anthony the project to cost local taxpayers Frank Bucholtz Capuccinello told the NEB more money. that proponent Kinder Morgan In addition, the city has should shoulder those additional concerns about portions of the costs – not taxpayers. This proposed new route. It also argument is based on the fact would like to see the new route that the pipeline is a private, foraccommodate both the twinned profit business and should pay pipeline and the original line, for any costs that accrue. thus taking the line built in 1953 The city also called for an through portions of north Surrey adjustment to the route. It out of commission. does not want to see it running Surrey’s position in many through the Surrey Bend regional ways dovetails with the general park, but instead along Golden attitude of many B.C. residents, Ears Way and Highway 17 to the and the provincial government. proposed crossing of the Fraser The enthusiasm for the pipeline project River, just east of the Port Mann bridge. is lukewarm at best, and specific benefits Perhaps the most interesting point are demanded in return for support. made by the city was its suggestion that At the same time, many other B.C. the existing pipeline through Surrey be residents, including members of virtually decommissioned, with both pipelines all environmental organizations and following the new route. This is a very a large number of First Nations, are sensible idea and it’s surprising that completely opposed to the project and Kinder Morgan didn’t propose this right will likely never sign on, no matter what from the start. accommodations are made. Clearly, there are potential problems Surrey and four other Lower Mainland when oil pipelines run through municipalities say that construction of residential neighbourhoods. This was
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What’s the plan, Diplomacy White Rock? inaction Editor: I am outraged by the garbage that has been exposed after the removal of the trees from what I thought was a beautiful waterfront community (Tree stands alone, Dec. 2) How long does it take White Rock officials to at a minimum remove the garbage and then release the plans for beautification of the waterfront, our most precious gem? Please protect it. Susan Davy, White Rock
Unsound decisions Editor: I’m not sure what is going on with the trains passing through White Rock these last couple months, but they sure seem to be giving the finger to White Rock residents. We may have only lived here 10 months, however we sure notice lately that day and night the train horns blow at almost a constant bellow as they travel from one end of White Rock to the other. Not so bad in the day time, but at all hours of the night too? Is it really necessary to keep your finger on the horn as you enter city limits and not stop until you reach the other side? Are there truly dozens of partiers all night long on the tracks that you have to alert to your BC Ferry-size presence? Thank goodness we live further from the tracks now. Can’t imagine what that sound would be like down on Marine Drive! Has there been some meeting with the railroad that our illustrious city council have succeeded in annoying, and this is their payback? (‘Law laid down’ on whistles, Oct. 7; Train blasts to persist, Oct. 9.) Alison Prentice, White Rock
Afterthoughts on chloramine Editor: Re: Chloramine plan abandoned, Jan. 13. A thank you is due to White Rock mayor and councillors for reversing the decision on disinfecting our water with chloramines. There is no shame in having sober second thoughts after listening to your constituents and reading scientific information on the subject. Patricia Kealy, White Rock Q The City of White Rock’s decision to put “on hold” its plan to use chloramine – instead of chlorine – to disinfect its water system is nothing other than an attempt to obscure from the public’s view the high levels of arsenic and manganese in the city’s well-sourced water. This, instead of taking bold, transparent actions to rectify the problem. Roderick V. Louis, White Rock
Editor: Re: Blogger should be released from prison, Jan. 13 column. The Jan. 13 Peace Arch News features more piffle and rhetoric from BC Views columnist Tom Fletcher (Avatar sequel bombs in Walbran), but it also has included the wisdom and insight of Youth Voice columnist Japreet Lehal. Lehal is correct in stating “Canada’s foreign policy should include holding governments accountable for (their) actions and ensuring that human rights take precedence over trade deals”. Japreet is referring specifically to the case of Raif Badawi, however another reference could include then-prime minister Stephen Harper’s deal in sending militarized
trucks to Saudi Arabia. The Saudi government is notorious when it comes to relieving the heads from the bodies of their own citizens, as well as those from other countries. Fran Manary, Surrey Q Youth Voice columnist Japreet Lehal writes an excellent monthly column which I never miss. He writes with a passion for the underdog and his English is a pleasure to read. In this column, he passionately defends a Saudi Arabian blogger who was lashed and jailed for expressing his viewpoints. He states that an innocent individual is locked up for exercising his freedom of expression and calls on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to contact the government of Saudi Arabia to seek his release. The Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs has talked with the Saudi Minister, but Trudeau has declined further action.
The Canadian government has been placed in a similar position on many occasions in the past few years, but they must still maintain diplomacy while negotiating with a foreign power that does not recognize human rights, or accept the concept of freedom of expression. It is well known that Saudi Arabia is one of those countries. In this case, an individual was jailed for 10 years for apparently speaking out against the government. I applaud columnist Lehal for his passionate support for this individual and his family, however, I disagree with his position that Canada’s foreign policy should include holding governments accountable for its actions. The Canadian government has limited authority to impose sanctions on other sovereign countries, and our prime minister can do many things, but he can’t move mountains. Bill Parrott, Surrey
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Those with concerns about a proposed truck park met in December. This month, both sides held private discussions.
Truck-park discussions not over Editor: Re: Truck park adversaries hold talks, Jan.22. I’m glad to see our MLA Gordon Hogg (SurreyWhite Rock) finally step into the discussion on the controversy created by GG Metro Holdings Ltd., which has proposed to change agricultural land into a commercial truck-parking facility and in land area the company itself recognizes as environmentally sensitive. I hope Hogg will be able to explain to us that the $6-million investment the Christy Clark government promised in its newly minted 10-Year Transportation Plan to conserve habitat and improve fish and wildlife protection will not be handed over to private companies who believe – in the words of public-relations consultant Patrick Giesbrecht –“concrete and dirt berms around the (truck) park” provide the answer to ecological care of aquifer and groundwater dynamics. I hope Hogg will be able to respond to the comprehensive issues relevant beyond just a local concern of truckers parking illegally in Surrey. We’re not only talking about the conservation of fish and wildlife habitat, we’re also talking about the protection of agricultural land, the rising cost of imported foods against created incentives and opportunities for locally grown produce, as well as the resolution of a long-term boil-water advisory for the First Nation whose drinking water source lies deep within the aquifers of the watershed of the Little Campbell River. We’re talking about the critical infrastructure needs of commercial truckers to move goods at intra-provincial, inter-provincial, national and international levels. We’re talking about the business needs of truckers who are more interested to effectively move their trucks than
to park them in distant locations from their homes simply to avoid parking tickets. I look forward to what Hogg and the provincial government have to contribute to this discussion. David Klassen, Surrey Q There are two very obvious contradictory statements in this article: “Patrick Giesbrecht… told PAN the lack of firm plans was by design, as the group is striving ‘to engage the stakeholders at this early stage.’” And, “Giesbrecht was adamant those issues would be addressed… ‘Every legitimate concern that has come forward, our team of technical staff has told us we will be able to address them all satisfactorily.’” If there are no firm design plans, why is the developer so adamant environmental concerns can be addressed? And if conceptual plans for the development have been made where technical staff have addressed potential concerns, this should be shared with all stakeholders. It also perplexes me that Giesbrecht states GG Metro wants to engage stakeholders – when they have not replied to emails and instead had Surrey Coun. Tom Gill defend their project via the media. To date I have not seen any evidence that this project will address local trucking issues on ALR land. This truck parking is for cross-border truck traffic. There is no small-scale truck driver that can afford to park at this proposed new truck-parking facility, and if GG Metro thinks otherwise then please show us the business case for this, especially if there is not yet any conceptual plan of the facility. Sofi Hindmarch, Langley
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ith unlicensed marijuana dispensaries popping up in urban areas and thousands of unregulated medical licences for home growing still in legal limbo, the Trudeau government is starting work on its promise to legalize recreational use. Marijuana was a media darling in the recent election, but meeting in Vancouver with provincial ministers last week, federal Health Minister Jane Philpott found herself preoccupied with issues deemed more urgent. Tom Fletcher These include shifting our postwar acute hospital model to community primary care, tackling aboriginal health care needs, pooling pharmaceutical purchases to slow rising cost, and meeting an urgent Supreme Court of Canada directive to legalize assisted dying. At the closing news conference in Vancouver, Philpott was asked how recreational marijuana should be sold. Licensed medical growers want exclusive rights do it by mail as permitted by the Harper government, another measure forced by our high court. That would shut out the rash of supposedly medical storefronts, which city halls in Vancouver and elsewhere imagine they can regulate. Philpott said the question is “premature� and federalprovincial justice ministers were dealing with it at their meeting. Ottawa will have a “task force,� too. Vancouver descended into a pot store free-for-all due to benign neglect from council and police, and Victoria isn’t far behind. Vancouver Coun. Kerry
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Legalizing marijuana was a hot topic in last fall’s federal election. Jang, a rare voice of reason in the Big Smoke, has protested dispensaries using street hawkers to attract young buyers, and pot stores setting up near schools. Other communities, more aware of their limitations, have resisted issuing business licences. One recent proposal in the Victoria suburb of View Royal came from a fellow who insisted marijuana extract had cured his cancer. This is typical of claims that proliferate on the Internet, and is one of many warning signs about dispensaries that put up red cross signs to sell pot products with exotic names. B.C. Health Minister Terry Lake was more forthcoming a few days earlier, responding to a Vancouver reporter who judged marijuana more interesting than his just-announced plan to hire 1,600 more nurses by the end of March. Lake noted that Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne is keen to sell marijuana through the province’s monopoly liquor stores. B.C.’s government liquor store union has also endorsed this idea, forming an unlikely alliance with non-union private stores to get in on the action. “There are public health officials that I’ve talked to who say that the co-location of marijuana and liquor sales is not advisable from a public health
perspective,â€? Lake said. “I think whatever we do it has to be highly regulated, quality control has to be excellent and above all we must protect young people.â€? Yes, liquor stores check ID. But the notion that marijuana might be sold next to beer and vodka in government stores deserves sober second thought, and serious scientific work of the kind that has shown damage to developing brains from teenage marijuana use. Of course, all of this urban hand-wringing over pot stores ignores the de facto legalization that has existed across B.C. for decades. The Nelson Star had a funny story last week about a local woman’s discovery on Google Earth. Zooming in on area mountains, one finds not only the Purcell landmark Loki Peak, but also Weed Peak, Grow Op Peak, Cannabis Peak and Hydroponic Peak. Whatever the source of this cyber-prank, it could also be applied to other regions of B.C. For the record, I’ll restate my long-standing position that legalization is the only logical answer. I’ll say the same about other drugs that drive most B.C. crime, but that’s a subject for another day.  Tom Fletcher is B.C. legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. tfletcher@blackpress.caÂ
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A weekend whistle-stop The Greater Vancouver Garden Railway Club held its annual ‘Time 4 Trains’ show at Art Knapp Plantland in South Surrey last weekend. The two-day event featured several module displays and live steam locomotives, plus a hotdog sale fundraiser.
The club, based in Surrey, was formed in 1994, and uses G-scale model trains. The trains are powered by electricity, batteries or steam – the latter usually fueled by butane. For more information, visit www.gvgrc.ca
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Clockwise from top: the Greater Vancouver Garden Railway Club set up shop at Art Knapp Plantland over the weekend; a police helicopter flies over a ridge; visitor Gene Carlson snaps a pic; a ‘passenger’ waits to board a model train; Rachel McMillan and her 20-month-old son, Crosby, check out the displays.
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Book campaign Fraser Valley Regional Library – to which White Rock Library belongs – has launched a program aimed at building literacy in preschoolers. 1,000 Stories Before Kindergarten
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director of customer experience, said in a news release. “It is well-documented in both the learning and medical communities that children’s early experiences with books and reading help prepare them for school and set
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them up for success in will share plans for later life.” Registered the Lower Chantrell preschoolers receive a Creek realignment and free keepsake reading Davidson pond channel log to track the reinstatement, as well stories they hear. The as some of the options illustrated log offers being considered in parents helpful tips on the development of the how to read, write, talk, coastal flood strategy. sing and Then, at play with the Serpentheir child. tine Wildlife All stories Manageare eligible, ment Area, whether at 44 Avenue read at editorial@peacearchnews.com and King home, George preschool, Boulevard, daycare or at library the head of conservastorytimes. A sticker is tion programs for awarded for every 50 Ducks Unlimited’s B.C. stories. coast region will speak White Rock Library is about the WMA and located at 15342 Buena its history, values and Vista Ave. concerns with regard to climate change. World Wetlands Celebrating Day takes place Feb. wetlands 2. Events for the Friends of Semiahmoo 2016 anniversary are based on a theme Bay Society is hosting of Wetlands for our a pair of guided walks Future: Sustainable this weekend as an Livelihoods. event to mark World Those planning to Wetlands Day. participate Saturday Why are Wetlands are asked to dress for so Important? is the weather and wear set for 1-4 p.m. Jan. suitable footwear. 30, starting at Elgin Binoculars and cameras Heritage Park (13567 are encouraged. Crescent Rd.). Refreshments will be Participants are asked provided. to meet at the west For more information parking lot, where or to register, email the City of Surrey’s environmental manager svbrookes@gmail.com
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Amazing Race Registration is underway for the third annual Amazing Race in Ocean Park Village. The Family Day (Feb. 8) event is a scavengerhunt race involving neighbours and merchants alike. Hosted by the Ocean Park Community Association and Physiomoves, participants must complete a series of challenges and be the first to return to Ocean Park Hall to be declared victors. In past years, challenges have ranged from doing the hokey-pokey at Safeway to taking selfies at a viewpoint. Cost to participate is $25 per family. The race starts at 1 p.m. at Ocean Park Hall, 1577 128 St., and will be followed with an awards ceremony. To sign up, email amazingraceopv@ gmail.com
For the record A Jan. 22 article in Peace Arch News incorrectly identified the president of the Ocean Park Community Association. The organization’s president is Jane Hayes.
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he Seniors Health The observations Network each you made during your month poses a recent visit with your question to health-care aunt could be signs professionals. This that she is somewhere month, the following on the continuum of hypothetical question experiencing abuse, was posed to Louise neglect and selfTremblay, BC neglecting. Association of I surmise by Community your comments Response that wearing Networks: dirty clothes, “I have an having dirty elderly aunt surroundings who lives by and lacking herself in food are out White Rock. I of character see her from for her. These Louise Tremblay observations, time to time but I live in compounded the Okanagan. with the fact that The last time I visited, the gardener seems to she didn’t seem to be hang out at her house, taking care of herself give you concern that very well, there wasn’t something is not right. much food in the First of all, I’m glad house, her clothes were that you are trying to dirty and the house help, because all too was unkempt. There often people look the is also a gardener who other way when they seems to be spending a suspect abuse. That lot of time at the house being said, the best way and I think she may to help is to be with the be giving him money. person, as opposed to I’m worried she is fixing the problem or being taken advantage avoiding it altogether. of. What can I do to How do you do that? help?” Now that you
observed what could be the signs of abuse and self-neglect, the next step would be to check your assumptions with your aunt in a caring, non-judgmental manner. Pick a time when she’s alone to call her, or visit her and engage her in conversation. You could ask, “Auntie, you don’t seem yourself, is everything OK?” Then wait for the answer. If she doesn’t have one, don’t force it.
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If she discloses, lend your support and, again, withhold judgment. Be careful, though. This conversation can be tricky because if she perceives you to be judgmental, she might shut down to preserve her relationship with her friend or conceal some health issues. Further, it’s important to remember that,
assuming they have the cognitive capacity, adults have the right to live at risk. On the other hand, if you suspect your aunt is experiencing diminishing capacities or physical restraints, contact Fraser Health at 1-866-437-1940; or if you think she is in danger, call 911. Under Part III of the Adult Guardianship Act,
the Health Authority and Community Living BC are the designated agencies responsible to investigate reports of abuse, neglect and selfneglect. Representatives of these agencies have the skills to investigate reports and can take the necessary steps to provide assistance. Abuse, neglect and self-neglect are complex issues that depend on the individuals and how they relate to their environment. Leave
the solution to the professionals. For more info, go to www.bccrns. ca or email me at louise. tremblay@bccrns.ca The South Surrey White Rock Seniors Health Network is a coalition of service providers working under the auspices of the Mayor of White Rock’s office. For info on resources, visit sswr.fetchbc.ca. If you have a question for publication, please email seniorshealthnetworksswr@gmail.com
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f you talk to Vince Brimicombe today, the strongest impression you’ll receive is of a smiling, snowy-haired old gentleman, far removed from dark shadows that a world war cast over every continent and the youth of an entire generation. At 93, the grandfather – and great grandfather – lives quietly in his house in South Surrey with his wife, Joan. He’s still sharp as a tack, though – just ask anyone who plays bridge with him. His one son, Gerald, lives in Montreal, but his daughter, Lois Torget, lives close by and visits often. It’s she who put together an album of her dad’s other life – the one before he came home from the wars and married the girl (he ❝We were and his first wife, different ranks, Pauline, were together but we were like until she passed in 2000) and had the two brothers.❞ kids. Vince Brimicombe Vince doesn’t have veteran a clue, now, how he came by all the logbooks and photos of crew members and files and telegrams and clippings and handwritten journals that tell the story of his valiant service as a bomber pilot in the Royal Canadian Air Force during the Second World War and his experiences after being shot down and captured. He, or someone close to him, must have been quite the pack-rat once upon a time – he even has the prisoner file the Germans compiled when he was first interrogated. “When Lois put all this stuff together, it brought back a lot of memories,” he allows, although he tells the Peace Arch News he still can’t understand why any fuss should be made made about his wartime career. “I’ve thought about it quite a bit over the years,” he says. “This is what everybody was doing. It was something that happened to me and my crew. It was very routine. We never thought a lot about it at the time.” But the facts are still there in black and
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A young Vince Brimicombe (at far left) with the crew of Willie The Wolf, with which he served as a bomber pilot in the Second World War. Stanley ‘Ginger’ Moore, the flight engineer whose fate haunted Brimicombe for almost 70 years, is at far right. white, no matter how faded with time. At 23, the former Flying Officer won a Distinguished Flying Cross as a pilot-commander of Handley Page Halifax III bombers – part of the 425 Alouette Squadron stationed in Thalthorpe, Yorkshire flying missions over Germany in late 1944 and in the beginning of 1945. He was cited for “outstanding vigilance and devotion to duty” in an occupation that had an almost 50 per cent mortality rate and claimed 10,000 Canadian lives alone
during the war. “I don’t know how we did it, now,” he says. “It’s like it happened to someone else.” When he and his crew were shot out of the air after a mission to Hanover on the night of Jan. 5, 1945, he was the last to bale from the spinning inferno that was all that was left of Halifax NP999 – ‘Willie The Wolf ’. Although he had burns to his face and hands, although he’d lost one of his boots somewhere on the way down, he still man-
aged to stash his parachute and evade capture for three days, hobbling his way toward allied lines, judging his position by the compass in his flying glove. “I was determined to get back to the front,” he sums it up, now. “Where was I to go? What was I to do? I don’t remember the idea behind it – all I wanted to do was get out of there.” Weak from lack of food, the resourceful former Nova Scotia farm boy found a cow i see page 17
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Loss haunts pilot for 70 years i from page 15 to milk – only to be surprised by a German farmer. “He and his wife were very nice – they invited me for breakfast with them and their kids. But I didn’t realize that someone had sent one of the boys to warn the police. The next thing I knew, the Gestapo was at the door.” In the prisoner of war camp, he was reunited with almost all of the crew he’d bonded with over some 23 missions, flying through flak “so thick you could walk on it,” Vince says. “We were different ranks, but we were like brothers. We knew ❝The next thing I each other so well, knew, the Gestapo partied together.” There was one was at the door.❞ face missing. StanVince Brimicombe ley ‘Ginger’ Moore, veteran Vince’s 19-year-old British friend and flight engineer had gone down with “Willie The Wolf.” He’d been standing next to Vince checking instruments on the return flight after the successful bombing run, when incendiary shells from a Luftwaffe night fighter with upward-firing cannon had raked the belly of the aircraft. Ginger had been killed instantly, and in a matter of seconds the aircraft was burning and out of control. Over his radio, Vince had issued the command to bale, and the rest of the crew got out. But Vince, in spite of desperate efforts, was unable to get Ginger’s body to the escape hatch below the cockpit of the violently pitching and rolling aircraft. On fire himself, he’d had to jump alone. For 70 years it bothered him, he says, to think that his comrade’s remains had not
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Vince Brimicombe, 70 years later. been recovered, that his resting place was unmarked. “I had no idea what had happened to Ginger,” he says. For that reason alone – if for no other – he’s grateful to the friends and family members who’ve made such a point of tracing his war career. Through them, and their searches on the Internet, he was connected with the War Graves Photographic Project, an affiliate of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, and found out that Ginger’s remains had been recovered and buried by the Germans at a military cemetery in Sage. In late 2014 he saw, for the first time, photos of the clean and dignified head stone of Flight Engineer S.H. Moore, RAF. “There was some comfort to that,” he says.
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Orbison tribute An iconic rock ‘n’ roll figure will be saluted at Blue Frog Studios, 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., Jan. 28 when music veteran Mike Demers leads his company in The Lonely – A Tribute To Roy Orbison. Presented by Rock.It Boy Entertainment, the show hits all the highlights of the career of the man with the trademark dark glasses, who landed a string of 22 Billboard Top 40 hits from 1960 to 1964 (including Only The Lonely, Crying and Pretty Woman). Dark, emotional ballads, and Orbison’s impassioned voice, bridging the gap between baritone and tenor, were also the secret of such subsequent successes as Alex Browne Dream Baby, Ooby Dooby, Blue Angel, Blue Bayou, You Got It and In Dreams – and Demers and a talented group of sidemen deliver the goods with a sensitive, dynamic tribute and a sincere desire to recreate the sound and feel of the original recordings. The venue is located at 1328 Johnston Rd.; tickets ($42.50, plus service charges) are available at 604-542-3055 or through www. bluefrogstudios.ca
Chorus) and assistant director Lori Tych (Announcer). “I see our series as an excellent opportunity for actors to really dig their teeth into some great theatre under the direction of equity directors,” says Sinclaire, also manager of the company in the absence of co-founder Wendy Bollard, currently enrolled in an intensive training program for directors in London, England. The show is presented with a warning of mature themes (not suitable for a young audience), and there is limited seating, with tickets by donation.
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The Jaybirds The seamless ensemble work of The Jaybirds (John Reischman on mandolin, Jim Nunally on guitar, Trisha Gagnon on bass, Nick Hornbuckle on banjo and Greg Spatz on fiddle) makes for one of the freshest, most tasteful band-sounds on the folk and bluegrass circuit today. The group’s blend of old-time heritage and contemporary bluegrass power will be showcased Friday (Jan. 29) at 7 p.m. at Blue Frog Studios. Critically acclaimed for a trademark sound that respects tradition while advancing the music, The Jaybirds have notched up numerous European and North American tours, five critically acclaimed albums, two Juno nominations and two Canadian Folk Music Award nominations. A genial blend of story-telling and ‘side-show’-style humour adds to the mix of original songs, instrumentals and newly arranged traditional material. Tickets ($38.50) are available at 604-542-3055 or through www. bluefrogstudios.ca
Steelin’ In The Years Some of Vancouver’s top studio session stars join forces for Steelin’ In The Years, a tribute to the music of Steely Dan, playing Blue Frog Studios Saturday (Jan. 30) at 7 and 9 p.m. and Sunday, Jan. 31 at 7 p.m.
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Juno-nominated ensemble The Jaybirds (left to right, Trisha Gagnon, Greg Spatz, John Reischman, Nick Hornbuckle and Jim Nunally) will bring their patented bluegrass/folk sound to White Rock’s Blue Frog Studios this Friday (Jan. 29) at 7 p.m.
The American jazz-rock band (Peg, My Old School, Kid Charlemagne, Rikki Don’t Lose That Number), founded by core members Walter Becker and Donald Fagen, came to fame in the 1970s with a brilliant fusion of jazz, rock, funk, R&B and pop, ultimately recording 10 albums that won them multiple Grammy Awards and induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. The thoroughly idiomatic and on-target Steelin’ In The Years adds to the excitement of the music in live performances featuring the talents of vocalists Billy Mendoza, Debby Low and Talia Butler Gray, along with equally stellar instrumentalists Andreas Schuld (guitar), Jason Decouto (keyboards), Dave Say and Bill Runge (saxophones), Geeta Das (trumpet), Kerry Galloway (bass) and Phil Robertson (drums). Tickets ($39.50) are available at 604-542-3055 or through www. bluefrogstudios.ca
Sunshine at night There’s something special about open mic evenings – not only are you likely to hear a variety of music that most venue programmers can’t present, but you might just catch an early performance by a rising star, or a surprise appearance by an established performer trying some new material. Semiahmoo Peninsula open mic king Dennis Peterson – a man with a good eye for White Rock and South Surrey’s growing pool of experienced and developing talents – is offering a regular show, 6-9 p.m. most Saturdays at The Good Day Sunshine Cafe, 100-2950 King George Blvd. With dinner, drinks and dessert
also on the menu, it’s a good venue to settle in for an evening of unexpected musical treats.
Encore concerts The series of well-received Sunday afternoon classical performances presented by Encore Peninsula Concerts and co-sponsored by the City of White Rock continues in January at White Rock’s First United Church, 15385 Semiahmoo Ave. Next in the stellar group of worldclass classical touring musicians lined up by artistic director Eugene Skovordnikov, himself an internationally-recognized concert pianist, will be Chinese cellist Yinzi Kong and her life and performing partner, American pianist William Ransom (Jan. 31, 3 p.m.). Italian piano duo Sergio Marchegiani and Marco Schiavo, both also noted as soloists, will bring out the excitement of Brahms’ piano duets on Feb. 28, while Polish/Belgian pianist Joanna Trzeciak will present Beethoven and Chopin pieces on April 17. Rounding out the series, May 15, will be an extra treat – an orchestral performance by the strings of the West Coast Symphony Orchestra (conducted by Albanian maestro Bujar Llapaj) with Skovorodnikov at the piano, and Canadian-American trumpeter Dan Kocurek. Featured pieces at this concert will be Eine Kleine Nachtmusik by Mozart, surely one of the best-known of all classical compositions, and Shostakovich’s Concerto No. 1 for Piano, Trumpet and Strings. Tickets (season and individual) can be purchased online at tickets.surrey.ca or at White Rock
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White Rock Trad Jazz White Rock Traditional Jazz Society’s regular 2 to 5 p.m. sessions of live Dixieland/Swing for listening and dancing each Sunday are back at the Royal Canadian Legion Crescent Branch 240 (2643 128 St.). Next up is the Square Pegs Jazzy Band (Jan. 31). Admission (19 and up) is $10 for WRTJS and Legion members, $12 for everybody else. For more information on upcoming bands visit www. whiterocktradjazz.com or call 604560-9215.
How I Learned To Drive Peninsula Productions presents the second offering in their Staged Play Reading Series, How I Learned To Drive, by US playwright Paula Vogel, directed by Guy Fauchon, Sunday, Jan. 31, 7 p.m. at Semiahmoo Arts Centre, 14600 North Bluff Rd. The play, which premiered off-Broadway at the Vineyard Theatre, earned Vogel the 1998 Pulitzer prize for drama for her work. The story follows the strained, sexual relationship between protagonist Li’l Bit (Joanna Williams) and her aunt’s husband, Uncle Peck (Ben Odberg) – from her adolescence through her teenage years into college and beyond. Using the metaphor of driving and the issues of pedophilia, incest and misogyny, the play explores the ideas of control and manipulation. Featured in other roles are Mahara Sinclaire (Female Chorus); Grant Vlahovic (Male Chorus); Becky Hachey (Teenage
A show of some 26 acrylic paintings, pastels and charcoal drawings, which runs to Feb. 29 at Semiahmoo Library, is the first for a Peruvian-Canadian artist, Julio Moreno, 71. Moreno, who emigrated to Canada some 45 years ago, first began creating art some six years ago after retiring from a career in electrical engineering and security work. “I told my wife many, many years ago that when I retire, I’m going to do art,” he said. But while Moreno has had a lifelong knack of drawing things (“doodling,” he calls it), it was only after he retired that he began learning techniques in different media, taking some 24 art course credits as a mature student at Kwantlen University. Influenced by the simplified Yukon landscapes of Ted Harrison and the colourful contemporary primitivism of Michael Tickner, Moreno concentrates on stylized studies of people from his homeland, with semi-abstract backgrounds in which he emphasizes a palette of warm, vibrant and optimistic colours. Semiahmoo Library is located at 1815 152 St. (for opening hours call 604-592-6900).
Wild art Take a step into ‘The Wild’ with the latest joint presentation of Semiahmoo Arts and the City of White Rock at White Rock Community Centre, 15154 Russell Ave. (Miramar building). The group show – an attempt to capture something of the character, temperament, nature and relationships of animals in a natural setting – is scheduled to run until Feb. 26. Participating artists are Adele Maskwa-Iskwew Arseneau, Audrey Bakewell, Jordan Blackstone, Melissa Burgher, Margaret R. Burns, Aaron Connnell, Keith Franks, Billy Hebb, Gail Judd, Marilyn Kelm, Inge-Lise Koetke, Anna Kopcok, Barbara McKoen, Linda Morris, Catherine Robertson, Ron Straight, Shelly Stuart, Pat Vickers and Bob Warwick. Regular opening hours are 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For more information, call 604541-2199.
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Semiahmoo Peninsula resident Sarah Whiting (centre) and a group of fellow walkers completed the Honolulu Marathon last month. The group plans to do it again this year.
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hen it comes to losing weight and improving fitness levels, it’s easy to talk the talk – especially this time of year, as a flurry of resolutions are made, but so few kept. But a group of Lower Mainland residents – including some from the Semiahmoo Peninsula, have been backing up such talk with action, with the help of South Surrey’s Live Well Medical and Exercise Clinic. Last month, a group of 21 from Live Well – including local clients Sarah Whiting and Ted Myrah, founder Sara Hodson and Dr. Ali Zentner – walked the entire Honolulu Marathon. The endeavour – covering 42.2 km – took the team about eight hours to complete. The preparation, however, began months earlier, as the group of walkers transformed themselves into healthy, active people capable of completing a feat such as a marathon. Beginning in late summer, the group would meet at Stanley Park in Vancouver, and walk a route that would progressively
Ted Myrah (centre) celebrates last month after completing the Honolulu Marathon. get longer and longer, until it neared marathon distance. “Prior to this, I was quite unhealthy and sedentary – but through Live Well, I was encouraged to try different activities, such
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Three local hockey players have been listed in the National Hockey League’s Central Scouting midterm rankings. Jakub Stukel of the Calgary Hitmen was ranked 113th, teammate Beck Malenstyn was slotted 124th, while Ty Westgard of the Victoria Royals was listed at 176th when the rankings were released last week. All three are forwards and play in the Western Hockey League. Stukel has 24 goals and 36 assists in 44 games this season. The Surrey native began the year with the Vancouver Giants, but was traded to the Hitmen in late October after scoring twice in 10 games with Vancouver.
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December 3, 1933 - January 22 - 2016 With sorrow and love we announce that on January 22, 2016, Frances Sophia Oberhoffner was released into God’s loving care and reunited with her husband Joseph. Frances was a caring and devoted wife, mother, sister, aunt and grandmother. She was selfless, kind and generous; steadfast and true. Her deep and abiding faith was ever her guide. A sparkling spitfire who infused everything she did with love, kindness, and humour, Frances is lovingly remembered by her children Susan, Diane, Louise (Ray), John (Della) & Catherine as well as grandchildren Jackie, Brian, Daniel, Manuel, Taylor, Keenan,
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July 11, 1962 - January 12, 2016 It is with a heavy heart that we convey the passing of Jay William Heakes on January 12, 2016. Jay was born July 11, 1962 in Burnaby, B.C. and died suddenly at Peace Arch Hospital in White Rock, B.C. Jay is mourned by his three brothers Todd, Greg and Harold; sister Tobi; his niece Kelly; nephews Sean, Andrew and Logan; his extended family of aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends. He attended White Rock Elementary, beginning in 1968 before moving on to Earl Marriott Secondary in 1975. After high school he enrolled at Malaspina College where he studied forestry, including the chokerman’s logging course. He worked in the service industry as a waiter and prep cook in Vancouver, Yoho National Park and White Rock. When his disability restricted his working life Jay joined a program that included reading to the blind at Bel Air Rest Home on North Bluff Rd. He loved writing, devoting much of his adult life to it. He wrote hundreds of poems, short stories and two books, chronicling his 35-year struggle with schizophrenia and the life of his friend Sandy. Jay ran the marathon of life with grace and dignity, giving more than he received and despite his own troubles he still found the time to help others who were less fortunate. All are welcome to celebrate Jay’s life at a memorial service Saturday, February 13th at 10:30 a.m. at Surrey Funeral Home, 13288 108th Ave. Surrey, BC, V3T 2J6 In lieu of flowers please consider donations to the BC Schizophrenia Society #1100 1200 W73rd Ave. Vancouver, B.C. V6P 6G5. If you are unable to donate please perform a random act of kindness in Jay’s honour.
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McNICHOLLS Muriel Elizabeth It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our mother, Muriel McNicholls (née Morran) at Peace Arch Hospital on January 14, 2016. She passed peacefully with her family by her side. Muriel was born to the late Arthur and Agnes Morran on June 8, 1931 in Manchester, England. Predeceased by her husband Joe in 2003, she leaves 3 children: Stephen (Barbara), Paul (Lyndy Anne), and Joanne (Andrew); her sister Audrey Mistiades; her grandchildren Andrew (Lindsey), Colin, Lauren, Adam, and Amanda; nephew Chris and grand nephew Alexander; and great granddaughter Isla. In Manchester Joe worked in radio and television sales. His future in-laws had purchased a new radio and Dad found himself repeatedly returning to the Morran home to check on its performance. In reality this was a transparent ruse to see Muriel. They married in 1952 and remained together for the next 50 years. In 1966 the family moved from England to a new life in Canada. After the children had grown and left home, Muriel and Joe spent time in White Rock before moving to Qualicum Beach on Vancouver Island. After Dad’s passing Mum returned to White Rock. Muriel had a variety of jobs throughout her life including working in facilities for the elderly. She was a very caring person and there were a number of occasions where elderly residents came home for a family dinner. There was always a meal available for wayward friends of her children when they were growing up as well. Dad always said she missed her calling though. Muriel was known to move house from time to time and Dad felt she should have been a house planner or interior designer. She could dissect a floor plan in the blink of an eye and come up with all manner of improvements. Muriel was devoted to her church, The Church of the Holy Trinity in White Rock. She was a spiritual woman and after her recent sufferings is in a better place now. The family would like to thank Reverend Paul Richards, the staff at Peace Portal Seniors Village, and the doctors and nurses at Peace Arch Hospital. Muriel’s children would especially like to thank her sister Audrey for the devoted care she provided over the last several years. Without Audrey’s dedication Muriel would not have been able to remain in her own home for as long as she did. Thank you Auntie Audrey. Muriel was a loving and dedicated mother and she will be greatly missed. A celebration of her life will be held at the Church of the Holy Trinity in White Rock (15115 Roper Avenue) on February 12, 2016 at 2:00 pm. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Canadian Kidney Foundation.
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The LCG has a well established in-house fabrication department that is responsible for manufacturing a large amount of concrete mould equipment, machine components and other related products which are used in the daily production of quality precast concrete products. Abilities; • Use excellent interpersonal communication skills to work closely and cooperatively with Vice-President of Manufacturing, Senior/Production Coordinators, and other welders • Prioritize project requirements, multi task, while staying focused on the project on hand. • Work from blue prints, CAD drawings, and concept drawings. • Accuracy and attention to detail in both work and appearance. • Strong practical welding skills and proven ability to fabricate structural form work or related items. Requirements: • Minimum 3-5 years practical work / welding exp. preferably in a manufacturing setting • Min. “C” level welding training, Red seal Fabricator / Fitter preferred • Valid BC driver’s license and reliable transportation • Project portfolio and pictures 1.) Attractive salary and benefits including extended health, life insurance, critical illness insurance, employee assistance program, etc. 2.) Supportive, Engaged Atmosphere With Change Minded Management Group. 3.) Future personal growth and development program.
SALES
Metrie has a F/T opportunity avail. for Graveyard or Afternoon shifts, 40hrs./wk with our growing company. Experience is an asset. Must be career driven to join our dynamic team!
Opportunity available for career advancement! Competitive Wages & Benefits! Fax resume: 604-888-5242 E-mail: Marcello.Fortuna @metrie.com
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HELP WANTED
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 260
BUSINESS/ OFFICE SERVICE
ELECTRICAL
JC BROWN ELECTRIC LOW RATES • Licensed • Bonded • Expert trouble shooter 24/7 • 100% Guaranteed 604-617-1774
All Electrical. Low Cost. Licensed. Res/Com. Small job expert. Renos Panel changes ~ 604-374-0062 ELECTRICIAN - Dana Thompson Over 24yrs exp. Res/Comm. Free est. Bonded. #14758 604-353-1519
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GARDENING
Have you been denied Canada Pension Plan disability benefits? The Disability Claims Advocacy Clinic can help you appeal. Call 1-877-793-3222 www.dcac.ca info@dcac.ca
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CLEANING SERVICES
NEW Residential Cleaning Company Serving White Rock & South Surrey now booking new clients! Call/Text/Email us today for a Free Estimate! 778-628-5884 maidtosparklecleaningco@hotmail.com Or visit us online: WWW.MAIDTOSPARKLECLEANINGCO.COM
A MAID 2 CLEAN All Your Cleaning Needs
Weekly • Biweekly • Monthly Residential & Commercial Services ~ Excellent Rates!! * Licensed * Bonded * Insured
778-883-4262 DETAILED EUROPEAN CLEANING.
Efficient, Reliable, Friendly, Bonded Excellent References with 20 yrs of experience. Call Ivet: 778-235-4070
E & M MAINTENANCE WINDOW WASHING D Windows Out & In D Gutters cleaned In & Out D Pressure Washing D Serving W. Rock for over 30 yrs D Lic. & WCB insured. D Free Est. Seniors Discount
Eric 604-541-1743
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PERSONAL SERVICES
.Jim’s Mowing. 310-JIMS (5467).
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GUTTER & ROOF Cleaning/Power Washing since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Simon, 604-230-0627
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HANDYPERSONS
HOME REPAIR, CARPENTRY & DESIGN
✔ Minor electrical & plumbing ✔ Painting ✔ Landscaping ✔ Fence & Drywall Repairs ✔ Custom woodwork ✔AutoCAD design specialist
Helping Seniors My Specialty 604 - 916 - 0739 AT YOUR SERVICE. Carpentry, Concrete, Painting, Rubbish Removal. Call Dave (604)999-5056
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South Surrey Renovations ~ No job too small ~
Mark (604) 657-2424
175 CATERING/PARTY RENTALS
www.southsurreyrenovations.com
FULL RENOVATIONS Including Kitchens, Bathrooms, Man Caves & Basement Suites
TRADES, TECHNICAL
“ Let’s us fix what someone else tried to fix. “ Specializing in Private Events! We Come To You! Doing It All, From Set-Up - Clean-Up.
Quality comes first. Come join an award winning custom home builder. G Wilson Construction is currently hiring for long term positions for projects in Vancouver & West Vancouver. • Senior Project Managers • Project Managers • Project Coordinators • Journeyman Carpenters • 3rd & 4th Year Apprentices • Labourers • OFA 2 Attendants Experience in high-end custom homes preferred.
• Home Dinner Parties • Meetings • Funerals • Weddings • B-B-Ques • Birthdays • Anniversaries Unique Taste, Unique Menus... Gourmet, Customized Menus Tailored To Your Function...
Kristy 604.488.9161
threescocatering@shaw.ca or Visit us at: www. threescompanycatering.ca
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CALL FRIENDLY BENJAMIN 604-230-7928 PSB DRYWALL LTD.★ All Boarding, Taping, Framing & Texture. Insured work. Dump Removal Service. 604-762-4657 / 778-246-4657
HELP WANTED
Vantage Way 7979 Vantage Way, Delta, V4G 1A6
Pressroom Helpers/ Stackers
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FINANCIAL SERVICES
GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com
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604-889-8424
Commercial • Residential
www.paintitfixit.ca CONCRETE FORMING, FRAMING & SIDING. 604.218.3064
Showroom: Unit 62 - 15515 24th Ave. (at King George Blvd.) Tel: 604-538-9622
. Need Cash? Own a vehicle? Borrow up to $25,000. SnapCarCash. 604-777-5046
We thank all those who are interested in this position, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899
• Painting • Renovations • Repairs
Call for FREE in-home consultation In-house design team and cabinet shop
Preference given to those with experience in this field, but is not necessary. Shifts are 12 hours/3 shifts per week or 9.5 hours/4 shifts per week. Must be willing to work nights and weekends. References required. Starting wage is $14.31/hr.
Competition closes: February 10, 2016
ELECTRICAL
Designing and renovating new kitchens, bathrooms, basements, house make-overs and additions
We have several openings for Press Helpers/ Stackers at our Delta location.
Interested applicants should email their resume and references to Linda Wischoff at: lwischoff@blackpress.ca
DRYWALL
FLATTEN POPCORN CEILINGS Update your home with beautiful flat ceilings * No Scraping * No Sanding * No Mess
Competitive Wages & Benefits
Responsible/mature in-home caregiver req for elderly lady. Work split shift. epatriciaconnor@gmail.com
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SALES REPRESENTATIVES
Experience in moulding, millwork, doors and interior finishing detail an asset. F/T - Monday-Friday. Strong Client Base, Competitive Wages, Co. Perks & Health Benefits After 3 Months. Fax: 604-513-1194 Email: johnh @westcoastmoulding.com
APPLIANCE REPAIRS
Service to fridges, stoves, washers, dryers & dishwashers. Reasonable. Also Appliance Removal Call Mark (604)536-9092
The Langley Concrete Group Wants You!
Required for Western Canadian lubricants co. to call on mining, railroads, concrete & cement. High travel. Should have B.Sc. or B.Eng. or Dip.T. and sales experience. Salary of up to $100K for the right individual, plus 10% commission, benefits, car and expenses.
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OUR COMPANY OFFERS:
Wanted Heavy Industrial Sales Representative
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
Peace Arch Appliance
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FARM WORKERS
INTERNATIONAL HERBS (BC) Ltd growers of fresh herbs and vegetables located in Surrey, British Columbia is looking for 30 SEASONAL FARM LABOURERS Duties will incl (but are not limited to) the following: Seeding, Planting, Weeding, Harvesting, Processing & Packaging. Ability to operate farm machinery is an asset. No skills or prior exp. required. Hourly pay is $10.49. Work begins March 20th. Please apply in person, (only between 9am-4pm) at 4151 184th St. Surrey.
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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION
NEED front counter attendants at TACO DEL MAR! Come join us in a fast paced BAJA environment! Parttime/full-time positions available. No previous experience required. Unit 106 - 1797 152 St. White Rock, BC. Call 604-805-4087
F/T RECEPTIONIST
130 Flatdeck Division · Must be willing to run Western USA, BC and Alberta · Must currently hold a FAST card, or obtain one within 3 weeks of receiving a position.
HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES
Please call 604-575-5342
WAREHOUSE WORKER
OWNER OPERATORS
EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 134
ADULTS NEEDED TO DELIVER
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
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CARRIERS
HIP OR KNEE REPLACEMENT? Arthritic Conditions/COPD? Restrictions in Walking/Dressing? Disability Tax Credit $2,000 Tax Credit $20,000 Refund. Apply today For Assistance: 1-844-453-5372.
Looking for a good partner in an exceptional gold scrap business. Will train all aspects of the business. Starting at $2000/mo, increasing every month. $10,000 investment required.
EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION
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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PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299
✭ 604-312-7674 ✭ ✭ 604-507-4606 ✭
(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls
Home Plumbing Service
Cloverdale High Performance paint. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring.
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT SPECIALISTS
2 coats any colour
A1 BATH RENO’S. Bsmt Suites, Drywall, Patios, Plumbing, Siding, Fencing, Roofing, Landscaping, etc. Joe 604-961-9937.
311 MASONRY & BRICKWORK
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.Russells Rubbish Removal 604-787-7355 White Rock / South Surrey
Call (604) 542-4663
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STEEL BUILDING SALE. “REALLY BIG SALE-EXTRA WINTER DISCOUNT ON NOW!!” 21X22 $5,190 25X24 $5,988 27X28 $7,498 30X32 $8,646 35X34 $11,844 42X54 $16,386. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800668-5422 www.pioneersteel.ca
10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Call Aman: 778-895-2005 Full Service Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. 1-800-573-2928
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WCB INSURED
604-536-6620
3 rooms $299
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RUBBISH REMOVAL
ACTIVE SENIOR 1 Bdrm & 2 Bdrms. Well maintained Concrete High Rise in White Rock close to shopping.
Swimming Pool & All Amenities. UTILITIES INCLUDED. NS/NP
Call 604-538-5337 CRESTWOOD MANOR
1321 Foster St. 1 Bdrm $905/mo IN WELL MAINTAINED NEWLY UPDATED BUILDING. Heat, hot water and secured u/g parking stalls included. No pets, No smoking.
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Free Estimates
New SRI Manufactured homes Singles $74,900. Doubles $94,900. PARK SPACES AVAILABLE REPOSSESSIONS 1974-2010 www.glenbrookhomes.net Chuck 604-830-1960 Trades. Financing. Permits.
APPLIANCES Peace Arch Appliance
AFFORDABLE MOVERS
639 REAL ESTATE SERVICES
Service to fridges, stoves, washers, dryers & dishwashers. Reasonable. Also Appliance Removal Call Mark (604)536-9092
www.affordablemoversbc.com
From $45/Hr.
1, 3, 5, 7 & 10 Ton Trucks Licensed ~ Reliable ~ 1-3 Men Free Estimate/Senior Discount Residential~Commercial~Pianos
LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE
604 - 720 - 2009 ~We accept Visa & Mastercard~
ABIAN RUBBISH REMOVAL
PLUMBING
FIXIT PLUMBING & HEATING H/W Tanks, Reno’s, Boilers, Furn’s. Drain Cleaning. Ins. (604)596-2841
Palm - Tarot Card - Crystal Ball One visit will convince you of her amazing gift to guide you into the future.
Solve all Problems of Life.
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LANDSCAPING
FURNITURE
DINING ROOM SUITE. Like new. Table with 3 extra leafs. 4 Straight chairs & 2 arm chairs. Includes china cabinet with drawers and cupboards. Open to offers. Please call 604-542-5440.
RUBBISH REMOVAL
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RUBBISH REMOVAL
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604 617-5561
604-961-3505
AWNINGS
PAINTING
SPIRITUAL HEALER
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SPIRITUAL HEALER
778-322-2378 Lower Mainland 604-996-8128 Fraser Valley Running this ad for over 12years
Aluminum Patio Covers, Sunrooms, Railings and Vinyl.
604-521-2688
www.PatioCoverVancouver.com
PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299 2 coats of any colour (Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale High Performance paint. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring
PAINTING
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Painting
A quiet “non smoking” clean apt. Walk to all amenities, tennis courts, Soft ball City, pool, park, beach and on bus route. Refs and lease required. Sorry no pets allowed. Phone for additional info and appt.
Call 604-538-5085 White Rock - 1 bdrm. ground floor. Some ocean view. New paint & carpets. Well maintained apt. bldg. Quiet adult oriented. $860/mo. incls. heat, hot H20, prkg. locker, WiFi. N/S N/P. 604-535-3585 www.thelyons.ca
Call JOHN
604-779-0370
Call for an appointment 604-725-2666
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SUITES, UPPER
S.Surrey 20th/176, 3 bdrm upper flr with lge sunroom. $1500/mo. Avail now. 604-581-6131, 604-531-3713
757
WANTED TO RENT
WANTED: HOUSE FOR RENT IN WHITE ROCK/SOUTH SURREY Long standing house owners from Victoria, returning to White Rock area looking for a 3bed, 2bath, 2 car garage house for a 1 year lease from March 1 or April 1. We have an old, deaf, mostly blind, silent, non shedding dog. 250-589-9400
TRANSPORTATION 818
CARS - DOMESTIC
WHITE ROCK SUNSET VILLA
Large 1 Bedroom D/W in unit. Concrete building.
1991 BUICK PARK AVE, white, 4 dr sedan, 219,000 kms, great shape. $1500 firm. 604-538-4883
$950 incls. HEAT & H/W. 1 block from Semiahmoo Mall. Available January 1
Call for appt to view 778.878.0782
INTERIOR PAINTING
WorkSafe, Fully Insured. 15 years experience. Free Estimates.
SOUTH SURREY new 2 bdrm suite $1150/mo. Brand new appls, lndry, nr amenities. NP/NS. 604-689-3992 or: europecos@hotmail.com S.SURREY Large sunny 1 bdrm grnd level suite. Suit 1 quiet person. Avail March1st. Ns/np. $825/mo incl laundry, utils, cable. 604-536-4230 WHITE ROCK east 2 bdrm gr/flr full bath, lndry, lrg lvrm $875 + 1/3 utils NS/NP/ND. Avl now. 604-535-6316
WHITE ROCK. Lrg 1 bdrm ste adult bldg, 1 prkg, near shops. Incl heat & hotwtr. NP/NS Call 604-596-9977
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HOMES FOR RENT
3000 sq ft rancher in Ocean Park available now for rent until July 1, with possible monthly rental into summer. 4bdrm, 2.5 bath, large backyard (pool). $3000/month plus utilities. Pet friendly. Call 604-8129180
2007 VW GOLF RABBIT white 5/spd manual, many options, 120K. $5800 firm. 604-538-9257
WHITE ROCK Oceanview FURN nr #99 & beach, 2 bdrm, garage, ns/np. Feb. 1. $2400 604-220-9188
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SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
#1 FREE Scrap Vehicle REMOVAL ~~ ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT ~~ $$$ PAID FOR SOME. 604.683.2200
Expert in Reading *Face *Palm *Horoscope *Get your loved one back Get Help with: *LOVE *RELATIONSHIP *FAMILY *CHILD PROBLEMS *BUSINESS *FINANCIAL *HEALTH *NEGATIVENESS *BLOCKAGE & MORE!
SOUTH SURREY Behind Choices Market Fully renovated 700sf. 1 bdrm. 1 full bath. New paint, new kitchen, new laminate floors. Gas Stove. Carpet in bedroom. Lots of storage. Private entry. Lots of parking. In suite front load W/D. $900 incls. utils. Available February 15. No pets! N/S Close to transit, amenities and Hwy. 99 Call: 604-488-9161
WHITE ROCK; 2 Bdrm Penthouse ste, freshly painted, avail Mar 1st. $1350/mo. Also 1 Bdrm ste w/beaut ocean view, avail Feb 1st, $840/mo. Both incl heat, water, balcony, storage & prkg. NP/N/S. (604)360-1403
BENJAMIN MOORE ACCREDITED
WINTER SPECIAL $200 OFF
SUITES, LOWER
$1200 - 2 bdrm bsmnt suite with lrge mstr bdrm, strge space. Inclds utilities and internet. Clse to Choices, Sbucks & kids park. @Winter Cres & 147A St. Contact Paul: 604 446 5400
1455 Fir St WHITE ROCK 1 Bdrm units avail now Heat & hot wtr incl. Swimming pool & rec room On site mgr
1 bdrm apt in the heart of White Rock
To Advertise in this space call 604-575-5555 Psychic Readings
2nd floor office space 301 sq/ft
*WHITE ROCK SQUARE 1480 Foster Street 519 sq/ft & 647 sq/ft 604-536-5639 to view/rates
~ Fir Apartments ~
WHITE ROCK, 14884 North Bluff Res. Avail Feb 1st. Clean, bright 1 bdrm suite. Heat, water, prkg, storage & balcony included. $900/mo. N/S, N/P. Call (604)360-1403.
DOWN TO BUSINESS PSYCHIC READER
OFFICE SPACES
Bachelor, 1 & 2 bdrms Call for Availability White Rock, Live-In Manager Hot Water & u/g parking incl.
SOUTH SURREY- 2nd Ave. & 176th (truck crossing) 500sf. coach house. Like new condition. 1 bdrm. W/D D/W, laminate floors. $900 incls. cbl. (300 channels) Wi-Fi, utils. Available Now. No pets! N/S Call: (604)312-5763
OFFICE/RETAIL
*ROSEMARY CENTRE 3388 Rosemary Hts Cres.
White Rock
Brads Junk Removal.com. Same Day Service. Affordable Rates! 604.220.JUNK (5865)
MIRACLE MOVING 338
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Call 604-536-0379
604-537-4140 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
.Hugh & McKinnon Rentals 604-541-5244.
Call: 604-363-4631
PETS
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
HOMES FOR RENT
APARTMENT/CONDO
www.cycloneholdings.ca
CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866
.604.536.2216 www.bhserviceplumbing.org
Call Sunny,778-893-1786
www.BBmoving.ca
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on re-painting or
FAMILY OWNED SINCE 1973
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TOWNHOUSES
RENTALS
633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS
Almost for free! (778)997-5757
GEE-BEE Ent.Ltd Best Quality and Service in House Painting. New and Repaints. Drywall Repairs.Carpentry Repairs. Fast and Reliable Service.George cell#604-813-5057
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RENTALS
7-12128 68 Ave. 3 bdr, 3 bth. 17yr T/H. $320,900. Sadaf Sutton Premier. 604-376-0318
REAL ESTATE
EXTRA CHEAP JUNK RUBBISH REMOVAL
Vincent 543-7776
B & B MOBILE SERVICES
REAL ESTATE
Skyline Apts
Member of Better Business Bureau
Re-Paint Specialist 15 Years Experience Interior/Exterior, stucco painting.
MISC. WANTED
BUYING ESTATE JEWELRY, ANTIQUES, WW1 & WW2 MEDALS, STERLING SILVER FLATWARE, Ivory, Coins, Old Collectibles, Gold Jewellery... $$ CASH PAID $$ Call 604-417-2177 JUNK REMOVAL By RECYCLE-IT! 604.587.5865 www.recycleitcanada.ca
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www.homeplumbingservice.ca
~ PRO PAINTERS ~ INTERIOR / EXTERIOR Quality Work, Free Estimates
MOVING & STORAGE
MOVING?
SAWMILLS from only $4,397 MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT.
MESA PAINTING INTERIOR and EXTERIOR Quality work at reas rates. Free Est. Michael (cell) 604-724-7458
BRICKSTONEMASONRYLTD.COM Family owned and operated 40 years experience All types of brick and stonework Free estimate call Dick 604-230-9457
MISC. FOR SALE
REFORESTATION NURSERY SEEDLINGS of hardy trees, shrubs, & berries for shelterbelts or landscaping. Spruce & Pine from $0.99/tree. Free Shipping. Replacement guarantee. 1-866873-3846 or www.treetime.ca
*Same Day Service *$200 FortisBC Rebate
REPAINT SPECIALIST
RENE’S SPRAY & BRUSH PAINTING 778-855-5361 Danish Quality
560
4416 KEYCHAINS, new in orig. package + 5 new Keychain racks. $2800/firm. (778)239-9517
*BBB: A+ Rating *Firm Quotes
Doors, Casings, Walls, Baseboards, Ceiling Repairs - Painting. Finishing available. rene.s@telus.net
HANDYMAN CONNECTION HANDYMAN CONNECTION Handyman Connection - Bonded -Renovations - Installations Repairs - 604.878.5232
RUBBISH REMOVAL
Furnaces, Boilers, Hot Water Heating, Hotwater Tanks, Drain/Duct Cleaning & Plumbing Jobs.
778-322-2378 Lower Mainland 604-996-8128 Fraser Valley Running this ad for over 12yrs
HOME REPAIRS
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A Gas Fitter ✭ Plumber
www.paintspecial.com
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9,980
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#P3607
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#P3611
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2013 KIA SORENTO LX AWD
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13,980
$
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5,750
$
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$
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#P3549
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$
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9,980
$
2016 MAZDA MX5
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FROM
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6,750
$
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$
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9,250
$
#P3413
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