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attention last year. Surrey Traffic Operations Manager SiniA four-year-old girl is clinging to life, sa Petrovic said traffic volume and speed while her brother, 6, is in serious conwere measured on the street and results dition after being struck by a car in showed they were within normal ranges. Newton. However, the city decided the crosswalk At 5:50 p.m. Tuesday, a mother, father at 76 Avenue and 147A Street needed and their two children were crossing at a to be repainted, which was done three marked crosswalk at 76 Avenue and 147A weeks ago, Petrovic said. Street when a vehicle struck The Tuesday accident is just all of them. the latest serious vehicle-pe▶ “For both The father escaped without destrian collision in Surrey harm, while the mother sufthe past month. drivers and fered minor injuries. The two On Jan. 8, a 25-year-old pedestrians, kids were rushed to hospital woman was taken to hospital with serious injuries. with life-threatening injuries it is a good As of The Leader’s press after being hit by a car at 142 deadline Wednesday, the time to reveiw Street and 108 Avenue. girl was clinging to life On Jan. 9, a 77-year-old safety tips...” and her brother was being woman was hit at 72 Avenue SCOTTY SCHUMANN treated with serious, but and 121 Street and taken non-life-threatening, injuto hospital with multiple ries. injuries. The driver remained on the And on Jan. 26, Sarah scene, according to Surrey RCMP. Dingman, 18, was heading to chef school Neither speed nor alcohol are believed at Vancouver Community College when to be factors, and police are still investishe was killed by a car on 152 Street near gating whether the driver was distracted. 104 Avenue. Resident concerns about traffic along 76 Avenue came to the city’s continued on page 3 KEVIN DIAKIW
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Trials of Surrey mom’s alleged killers delayed – again ▟ AMANPREET BAHIA WAS SLAIN IN HER HOME NINE YEARS AGO SHEILA REYNOLDS
Nine years after a mom of three was slain in her Surrey home, the long-awaited trials for her accused killers have once again been delayed. Amanpreet Kaur Bahia, 33, was found dead downstairs in her Newton-area house on the morning of Feb. 7, 2007. Family members returned from an outing to find her lying in a pool of blood. Two of her young daughters had been home alone with their mother’s body for several hours before anyone arrived. Amanpreet’s husband Baljinder Singh Bahia and another man, Eduard Viktorovitch – both charged with first-degree murder – were slated to start their trial on Monday (Feb. 1). The trial did not go ahead, however, and has now been adjourned until Sept. 12. The postponement, said Criminal Justice Branch spokesperson Neil MacKenzie, was made on behalf of Bahia’s lawyer, who wasn’t able to proceed with the scheduled dates. A third accused in the case will be tried separately from the two men. Tanpreet Kaur Athwal is also facing a first-degree murder charge. Voir dire proceedings were scheduled to begin for Athwal on May 2, with the actual trial starting Sept. 12. But as that’s when Bahia and Baranec’s trial is now set for, Athwal’s will now have to be rescheduled, said MacKenzie. The trio was charged in February 2011, four years after Amanpreet’s murder. Amanpreet Kaur They were then ordered to Bahia stand trial after a preliminary hearing in provincial court in May 2012. A trial was initially scheduled for January 2014 before being postponed several times. Both Baranec and Bahia’s, and Athwal’s trials are expected to be heard by jury in B.C. Supreme Court in New Westminster.
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Her sister wants people to know Dingman was more than just another traffic statistic. Her funeral was on Wednesday and her family is reeling from the loss. Dingman had a black poodle-yorkie cross named Ringo (she loved the Beatles) and was one of the most loving people you would ever meet, her sister Frankie Pecian said Tuesday. “She was a very bright, bubbly, caring person that loved her family.� Pecian said Dingman was too young to die and leaves behind a shell-shocked family, including their mom and a 25-year-old brother. “She was the baby,� Pecian said. “She was a month into her 18th year.� Surrey has the unfortunate distinction of being home to the highest ratio of pedestrian-related motor vehicle fatalities in the province. About half of the people killed on Surrey roads are pedestrians. In Metro Vancouver, about one in three fatalities involve pedestrians being struck, while provincewide, the figure drops to 15 per cent. Police say the public – both drivers and pedestrians – need to get better educated about road awareness. “Quite simply, if you are distracted or not paying
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Surrey will spend $11 million over the next five years to upgrade its street lights to LED. The decision, endorsed by council Monday (Feb. 1), means the city’s 28,000 existing street lights will be converted to Light Emitting Diodes (LED) a lower-energy lighting technology. The city will start with replacing 7,100 street lamps in Guildford and City Centre. Once completed citywide, the move is expected to result in annual savings of approximately $1,000,000 through reduced power consumption and maintenance. Traffic Operations Manager Sinisa Petrovic said Wednesday the province will be refunding about 30 per cent of the city’s overall costs, bringing the net charge to the city
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to about $7.7 million. Petrovic noted the LED lighting lasts 30 years, as opposed to the current sodium lighting, which lasts about five years. Once completely installed, Surrey will see $700,000 a year in power savings and save another $300,000 annually in maintenance and replacement costs. Some residents in other cities where the LED lighting is in place complain that it’s too bright. But Petrovic said the LEDs can be adjusted for the right lighting needs. Some studies show
LEDs have high volumes of lead and arsenic, but that’s predominantly small red LEDs and less so with home LED lighting, Petrovic said, adding it’s not a concern with the street lighting. Mayor Linda Hepner described the decision to switch as “another example of Surrey being at the forefront of smart cities. “For motorists, cyclists and pedestrians, the LED lights will enhance visibility and safety. LED lights also consume less power than the current sodium lights, which will result in significant cost savings to the city
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once the conversion is complete,” Hepner said in a news release. According to the release, LED lights make it easier for motorists to see pedestrians and signs, and the lighting quality of LEDs also results in reduced eyestrain and fatigue. Coun. Mike Starchuk, chair of the city’s environmental sustainability advisory committee, said the move “fits well with the goals for a sustainable Surrey.” LED lights are more environmentally friendly as they consume less power and last four times longer than sodium lights, he said.
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TransLink is aiming to add free Wi-Fi Internet access to much of the transit system, but officials aren’t yet revealing many details. Free Wi-Fi has already been made available at both SeaBus terminals and acting CEO Cathy McLay said more is on the way. TransLink has previously been testing WiFi for bus passengers on certain routes, such as the 555 from Langley to Braid Station, and more buses, SkyTrain and potentially West Coast Express could be added as part of the pending rollout. “Stay tuned,” McLay said. “We’ll also be offering things like plug-in stations so you can actually power your devices on the system.”
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THIS WEEK’S QUESTION: Do you like the idea of the City of Surrey switching its street lights to LED? To answer, go to the home page of our website at surreyleader.com
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Long-suffering schools Surrey has a serious school overcrowding problem, but you wouldn’t know it from much of the media coverage about Lower Mainland schools. A dispassionate observer getting information from the Vancouver-based media would likely come to the conclusion that the biggest school-related challenge in the largest metropolitan area of B.C. is that 13 Vancouver schools may eventually be closed. This is because the provincial government won’t fund seismic upgrades unless school enrolment is at 95 per cent capacity. Enrolment in Vancouver schools has been falling for decades, and many schools are barely half-full. The Vancouver School Board has vigorously resisted closing any schools for years. The biggest challenge, as both The Leader and Peace Arch News have reported for many years, is that many Surrey schools are overcrowded. This is due to two key factors – the amount of development taking place in many Surrey neighbourhoods, and the subsequent boost in the population; and the fact that Surrey is home to many families with children. Vancouver’s population is growing, but most of that is in the number of adults moving to the city, not kids. Last week, the NDP’s education critic Rob Fleming was
outside Hazelgrove Elementary, one of the most overcrowded Surrey schools, along with fellow NDP MLAs Harry Bains and Sue Hammell, both of whom represent Surrey ridings. The tour was reminiscent of numerous tours over the years by Opposition politicians, highlighting how the government of the day has not built enough schools to keep pace. This periodic visit to overcrowded schools usually takes place as an election is nearing and goes back to the days of Social Credit governments. Mike Harcourt, when he was NDP Opposition leader in the late 1980s and early 1990s, did such a tour. The BC Liberals pointed the finger at the NDP government during the 1990s, and in the past 15 years, the NDP has pointed the finger at the B.C. Liberals. The attention these tours bring to the need for more classrooms is always welcome, but unfortunately it doesn’t usually mean extra funding. While the current government has freed up some funds for schools in Surrey, notably for the building of a new high school in Clayton (construction began last month), there are more projects that need funding. The school district’s current capital plan has four new schools as its top four priorities. It would like construction of the four to
begin in 2018. Two are elementary schools in Clayton and two are in Grandview Heights in South Surrey. The district has many more priorities, including additions to existing schools, replacement of older schools and seismic upgrades. Surrey schools have more than 70,000 students and many of its schools are more than 50 years old. The provincial government has to prioritize calls for new schools across the province. However, other than Surrey, few communities are growing dramatically. There is growth in some areas of Langley and Abbotsford which may require new schools, but in most other school districts, enrolment continues to drop. The province is right to try to get school districts to utilize schools more fully and shoot for 95 per cent capacity. Schools that are more than half-empty may be best used for other purposes. In Surrey’s case, the district desperately needs more capital funds for schools, so that it can at least temporarily retire the more than 300 portable classrooms that are currently in use. A commitment to more capital funding in Surrey by the provincial government is long overdue.
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Plastic pollution: Start the dialogue YOUTH VOICE ▼ Japreet Lehal
It is time to discuss an issue that affects our environment. Action is long overdue on the regulation of single-use, non-biodegradable plastic bags. Victoria city council is discussing the idea. It is time for Surrey and Delta to make their voice heard on this important matter as well. It is estimated that on a yearly basis in Canada, 2.86 billion plastic bags are used. In the past, the provincial government did not allow action on this matter to proceed, when Vancouver wanted to ban the use of single-use plastic bags. However, with renewed momentum on this issue in Victoria, other cities have an opportunity to explore solutions and encourage the provincial government to introduce ways to address the problem. Plastic in the ocean has led to the death of thousands of marine animals and has polluted pristine waters. It can take hun-
dreds of years for plastic to decompose. This plastic pollution affects ecosystems and ultimately the health and well-being of our planet. Alternatives to plastic bags, such as cloth bags which can be re-used for a fairly long period of time, are more eco-friendly. Marine life is also threatened because according to the United Nations Environment Programme 2011 Yearbook, plastics in the ocean can “absorb” pollutants, including PCBs. This can lead to “endocrine disruption affecting reproduction, increases in the frequency of genetic mutations (mutagenicity) and a tendency to cause cancer (carcinogenicity).” While the research is not fully comprehensive and definitive, plastic pollution could negatively affect human health. We cannot risk inaction in the face of the dangers that such pollutants could pose to marine animals and human health.
In recent years, the extent of this problem has come to light and the need to find ways to stop any more harm has become urgent. Jurisdictions around the world have made efforts regarding plastic bag use. In the U.S., numerous cities have introduced bans, including Seattle, Los Angeles, San Francisco and many others. Municipalities in Alberta, Manitoba and Quebec have also introduced bans. In Seattle, the city has a plastic bag ban and also introduced a five-cent fee for paper bags. At the same time, it has made reasonable exemptions in the law. In Ireland, a plastic bag tax was introduced, and the money generated from the tax goes to an Environment Fund. In the UK, retailers are also required to charge customers if certain types of bags, including paper or
plastic, are purchased. The results have been positive and there has been a significant decrease in use. In England, Scotland and Wales, retailers are encouraged to provide the funds generated from the charges to positive initiatives in the community. In Northern Ireland, the funds are given to the Department of Environment. Ultimately, any effective solution will involve greater dialogue. It will also involve consultation with and feedback from community members. The most important step that municipal and provincial governments can take right now is to start the conversation. Japreet Lehal is a Simon Fraser University graduate pursing a law degree. He writes regularly for The Leader.
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A daughter rides against cancer – for her Mum My Mum has been diagnosed with leukemia three times. She was first diagnosed in 2007 and went through chemotherapy. Then, she relapsed in 2009 and underwent a bone marrow transplant. She was thankfully cancer-free for six years before the cancer sadly returned in November 2015. Cancer is a horrible thing – it doesn’t care who you are or how many times you’ve fought. It’s something that impacts us all and now is the time to start talking about what we can do to make real impact. Let’s get together and do something bigger than ourselves. I challenged my Mum when she was diagnosed again in the fall. We made a deal. I said that I knew she would beat the cancer again and I would participate in this year’s Ride to Conquer Cancer, presented by Silver Wheaton, benefiting the BC Cancer Foundation. It’s a 200-kilometre cycling journey throughout Metro Vancouver and the Pacific Northwest Aug. 27-28. Since 2009, the ride has raised more than $70 million and is the province’s largest cycling fundraiser. I’m training by doing spin classes mostly at the moment (it’s cold outside) and getting out and riding whenever I can. I’ll start doing longer rides when there are more hours of daylight. I’m also cross training with hiking, yoga, swimming and walking all in the mix. This ride is something anyone can do, no matter what your fitness level. It’s not a race, it’s a journey to conquer this disease.
Jennie Castleton at The Ride to Conquer Cancer in 2010. PHOTO SUBMITTED And the more people who get involved, the more funds we can raise for the BC Cancer Foundation. If my Mum can go through cancer a third time, we can complete this epic event together. I completed my first ride a few years ago and I thought it would be a one-time thing. Then cancer came back into my life and I knew this was something I had to do for my Mum. You can register for The Ride to Conquer Cancer for $25 by visiting conquercancer.ca. You can also call 1-888-771-2453. Come on, Surrey, we are agents of change. See you at the finish line!
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Pot use led to a wasted life I still remember trying marijuana like it was yesterday. I was about eight or 10 years old. People told me it would lead to other stronger drugs. Of course I never believed it. Besides I swore I’d never let a drug control my life. Now here I am with a wasted life. Because it did lead to harder drugs. After ending up a heroin addict, it took me 46 years to get a handle on my sickness (addiction). Once you start, it’s so hard to stop. Weed should not be sold in stores on every street corner when it’s legalized. Strict laws should apply because it’s an accident waiting to happen.
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Delta farm school coming ▶ STUDENTS WILL LEARN ABOUT ANIMALS, CROPS AND SCIENCE IN ‘GROUND BREAKING’ NEW PROGRAM SHEILA REYNOLDS
Delta School District is launching a program this fall intended to take learning out of the classroom and on to the land. The Farm Roots Mini School – cheekily marketed as “ground breaking” – is slated to be sown in Ladner in September. It’s open to students in Grades 10-12, who would attend the specialized program every second day while attending classes at their regular school on the other days. The hands-on mini school, run in partnership with local
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Variety lends a helping hand ▶ FUNDING FROM CHARITY TOPS UP TEEN’S FUNDRAISER FOR A NEW HIGH-TECH PROSTHETIC LIMB EVAN SEAL
It’s taken more than a year of fundraising, but for one young man, the reward has been well worth the wait. Featured in The Leader last year, Drew Daniel was born without a left hand due his umbilical cord wrapping around his arm in utero. Throughout his life, Daniel has used numerous prosthetic arms, however the outdated technology made completing basic tasks difficult. A little over a year ago, he began a crowdfunding campaign in an attempt to raise funds for a new state-of-the-art aluminum and carbon-fibre prosthetic arm that would give him the dexterity to perform more intricate tasks. The cost for the new device was more than $28,000. Daniel was able to raise $20,000, but
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Eagles ‘play for pride’ after missing playoffs ▶ BCHL TEAM ADDS THREE MORE GAMES TO LOSS TOTAL NICK GREENIZAN
Though they were officially eliminated from BC Hockey League playoff contention two weekends ago, the Surrey Eagles still have plenty to play for over the final month of season, says head coach Blaine Neufeld. That the Eagles won’t participate in the playoffs is no great surprise
– with just six wins on the season, the writing had been on the wall for weeks, if not months – but whether it’s young players trying to cement a spot on next year’s roster, or older players still vying for attention from college scouts, Neufeld insists these last 10 games are as important as any other . “We’re playing for pride, yeah there’s a little bit of that, sure. And we’re a young group that is learning how to win, so there’s lots of things we can still take from these last few games. There’s a lot
of purpose,” he said. Neufeld’s optimism hasn’t waned despite another three losses last weekend – 4-3 to the Wenatchee Wild at home Friday, 5-2 to the Chilliwack Chiefs in Chilliwack, and 4-2 on the road against the Langley Rivermen. Quite the opposite, in fact. The three opponents are the top three teams in the BCHL’s Mainland Division – and all have already qualified for the playoffs – and Surrey came close to earn victories against both the Wild and Rivermen.
Against Wenatchee on Friday, the Birds led 2-1 early in the third period until Wenatchee scored twice in 20 seconds to steal a lead and the game’s momentum; against Langley Sunday afternoon, it was a three-goals-in-two-minutes explosion from the Rivermen that sunk the visiting Eagles. “We had small lapses in focus in each game, and it cost us. That’s our kryponite right now – bouncing back after a goal against,” said Neufeld. “But we aren’t overly concerned with the scoreboard Paul McAvoy of the Surrey Eagles falls under Trevor Ayre of the Langley Rivermen during a BC Hockey League game Sunday at the Langley Events Centre. Surrey lost 4-2. BOAZ JOSEPH
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young players that dot the Eagles’ roster – need strong showings down the stretch to ensure they stay in the team’s plans for next season. “Even though we aren’t in the playoffs, you want to give everything you’ve got to make sure you’ve given the coaches enough to want to bring you back. Nobody wants to be left behind,” Neufeld said. “And Jaxon is a good example. He’s been able to adapt very quickly to this level, and he’s been a super underrated player for us since he joined us.” The 20-year-old Black, meanwhile, is playing for a college scholarship – something Neufeld expects he will achieve in the not-too-distant future. “Guys like Kurt, and (goaltender) Justin Laforest, we’re trying to showcase both those guys, and there’s been a lot of interest. I know as an older player it can be tough to go into the last few games of your season without (a scholarship), but for both those guys, I know this isn’t the end of their hockey careers,” Neufeld said. Though wins and losses are of little consequence now, Neufeld said his team has still set a goal to win at least five of the remaining 10 games on the schedule. They’ll get an opportunity for three of those this coming long weekend – they travel to Prince George for games against the Spruce Kings today (Friday) and Saturday, and then return home for a 2 p.m. Family Day matinée Monday against the Coquitlam Express.
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mendous amount of respect for their team and their coaching staff, enough to know we’re in for a battle.� The two teams split a two-game series in Kelowna last November, with the Rockets winning 6-4 before losing the rematch 7-2. The rest of the schedule is very favourable to the Hawks, who are chasing their first-ever first-place finish. After this weekend, the Hawks play two games each against three opponents with records of .500 or less. Four of those six games are on home ice. Cariboo has just six games remaining, all doubleheaders on the road against the third-, fourth- and fifth-place teams.
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A sweep of the Fraser Valley Thunderbirds allowed the Valley West Hawks to remove one more thing from their to-do list. After 5-1 and 6-2 victories in BC Hockey Major Midget League (MML) play last weekend, the Hawks have now clinched homeice advantage for the first round of the playoffs, and will host a best-of-three series March 4-6. Valley West is still atop the MML standings with a 25-6-1 (win-lost) record with eight games to play. They are tied with the 24-7-3 Cariboo Cougars, who have just six games remaining. Hawks head coach Jessie Leung dismissed the one-sided scores, saying both games were close but Valley West made the most of some big plays. “We get key goals and saves at the right times in order for us to pull away,� he said. “Our goaltending has been a strength all season. We gave up some five-star chances and Tally (Nic Tallarico) and Klaus (Reece Klassen) had to save our bacon a few times.� Valley West led 2-0 after one period and 3-0 after two in Friday’s game at the Langley Events Centre. James Malm opened the scoring, with Ilijah Colina netting what would be the winning goal five minutes later. Kabir Gill tallied the lone goal in the second period, then Justyn Gurney made it 4-0 early in the third. After the Thunderbirds got their only goal of the game, Luka Burzan notched his 15th of the year with less than three minutes to go. Saturday evening in Abbotsford, goals from Colina and Gurney allowed the visiting Hawks to take a 2-1 lead after 20 minutes. Josh Bruce and Ian Ross scored
in the second period really nullified the to double the Hawks Thunderbirds’ man advantage to 4-2. advantages.â€? Christian Bosa and Valley West will Daniel Chifan comhost the third-place pleted the scoring Okanagan Rockets with third-period (21-8-3) next weekgoals. Colina collected end, playing Saturday three assists to finish night at 6:30 p.m. with a four-point in the Sungod Arena game. in North Leung Delta, then â–ś “We get praised Sunday the play morning at key goals and of special the Langsaves at the teams ley Events on the Centre. right times...â€? weekend, OkanaJESSIE LEUNG particulargan is six ly the penpoints alty-killing back of unit. the Hawks with eight “It was nearly pergames remaining, and fect, going eight-forwith a sweep can get nine and scoring two back in the race for short-handed goals first place. Friday,â€? he noted. “The Hawks/Rockets “(Carson) Franklin rivalry has been growand Colina were really ing for several seasons sharp on the penalty and is built upon kill. They pressured mutual respect,â€? said at the right times and Leung. “I have a tre-
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▶ THE MAGIC OF READING Susan ‘Silly Suzie’ Andrews (on stage) entertains a crowd of families at the Surrey Kids Read event at Guildford Town Centre on Saturday (Jan. 30). The event, organized by Surrey Libraries, celebrated Family Literacy Day. BOAZ JOSEPH
NoƟce of IntenƟon to Renew Tsawwassen Business Improvement Area PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that Municipal Council of the CorporaƟon of Delta intends, by Bylaw No. 7517, to renew the Tsawwassen Business Improvement Area as shown within the bold outlines in the illustraƟon for the period July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2021. Copies of Bylaw No. 7517 are available from the Municipal Clerk’s Oĸce at Delta Municipal Hall during regular business hours (8:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m., Monday to Wednesday and Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday);
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TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that Delta Council may, by majority vote, grant money to an applicant under SecƟon 215(2) of the Community Charter for the purpose of planning and implemenƟng a Business PromoƟon Scheme. A Business PromoƟon Scheme means: • to encourage and promote business in the Tsawwassen Business Improvement Area; • to conduct studies of, and advance projects, plans or improvements designed to beneĮt the Tsawwassen Business Improvement Area members; • to improve and beauƟfy streets, sidewalks or municipally owned land, buildings or other structures in the Tsawwassen Business Improvement Area. AND THAT all the monies provided to the Tsawwassen Business Improvement Society pursuant to Bylaw No. 7517 will be recovered in each year from the owners of taxable Class 5 (Light Industry) and Class 6 (Business and Other) properƟes within the Tsawwassen Business Improvement Area, by way of a property value tax on land and improvements; AND THAT the money granted under Bylaw No. 7517 shall only be expended by the Tsawwassen Business Improvement Society in accordance with the condiƟons and limitaƟons and the Business PromoƟon Scheme as set out in the Bylaw; AND THAT the esƟmated cost to plan and implement the Business PromoƟon Scheme would be $826,000 for the period July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2021. The 2016 budget esƟmate of $129,310 will result in a 2016 levy of approximately $.6496 per $1,000 of assessed value, based on preliminary 2016 assessments; AND THAT the Business Improvement Area may be established unless, within one month aŌer publicaƟon of this noƟce, a majority of the owners represenƟng at least one-half of the property values of the parcels that are liable to be specially charged, peƟƟon Delta Council not to proceed. Class 5 (Light Industrial) and Class 6 (Business/and Other) property owners within the area designated in the illustraƟon above wishing to peƟƟon against the renewal of the Tsawwassen Business Improvement Area must submit wriƩen noƟĮcaƟon of their objecƟon to the Municipal Council at The CorporaƟon of Delta, 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Delta, B.C. V4K 3E2, by not later than 4:45 p.m. on March 14, 2016.
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Student art show Art by Surrey Secondary School Students is on display at the Surrey Art Gallery from Feb. 13 to May 1, featuring drawings, photos, paintings and collages of teens. The work of 52 Surrey and White Rock students in Grades 8-10 is spotlighted as part of the Surrey School District’s Fine Arts Festival des Beaux-Arts. For more, check www.surrey.ca/ artgallery
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The Holy Cross Regional High School drama department presents the popular fairy tale Cinderella on Feb. 19 and 20 at 7 p.m. at the Surrey Arts Centre, 13750 88 Ave. Tickets are $14 for adults and $10 for seniors and students. Call the box office at 604-501-5566, or visit tickets.surrey.ca
TeenFest returns TeenFest will take place Feb. 20 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Cloverdale Agriplex, 6050A 176 St. This free event includes entertainment, dance, music, a talent contest, free makeovers, skateboarding, free swag, exhibitors and more. For more information, visit http://teenfest. ca/surrey/
An influx of creativity ▶ SURREY ART GALLERY TRANSFORMED INTO OPEN STUDIO FOR TONIGHT’S EVENT BLACK PRESS
Voice looping, knitting and filmmaking are just some of the activities that will transform the Surrey Art Gallery into a large open studio for the latest edition of inFlux. This evening from 8-11 p.m., join local makers, artists and musicians for an evening packed with do-it-yourself activities and live performances. Attendees can be inspired by different types of art, dive straight into the creative process, or just hang out and connect with Surrey’s growing creative community. The event features a diverse lineup of activities spread throughout the Surrey Arts Centre so people can come and go as they like. Performance artist prOphecy sun will do a vocally textured, semi-improvised
Elizabeth Carefoot dance that interacts with the audience. People can also learn how to loop their voices with her to make experimental soundtracks. Electronic dance music DJ King Darwin will also be performing and leading a workshop on manipulating algorithms to create dance club beats. Makercube, the SFU Arduino Club and students from SFU’s School of Interactive Arts and Technology will be set up in the Studio Theatre doing demos. For those wanting to hone their creative writing skills, the City of Surrey’s newly minted Poet Laureate Renée Sarojini Saklikar will partner with musician Ava Carich to collaborate with visitors on poetry and songwriting. Elizabeth Carefoot and Makercube’s Karen Cancino will offer a chance to get hands-on with knitting, felting and making toothbrush robots. The night
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Graeme Patterson: Secret Citadel that tells a story of friendship through four large-scale sculptural installations complemented by stop-motion animation.
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Surrey singer Ava Carich (left) will partner with Surrey’s Poet Laureate Renée Sarojini Saklikar (right) to collaborate with visitors on poetry and songwriting during inFlux at the Surrey Arts Centre.
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The Surrey Interfaith Pilgrimage takes place on Feb. 7. The 16.3-kilometre route starts at the Thien Ton Buddhist Temple (17192 96 Ave.) at 9:30 a.m. Lunch is provided at the Laxmi Narayana Hindu Mandir (8321 140 St.) between 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. The Pilgrimage concludes with dinner provided by Guru Nanak Sikh Gurdwara (7050 120 St.) Rest, water and washroom stops are available along the route at Northwood United Church, Canadian Singh Sabha Gurdwara and
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▶ FINGER-PICKIN’ FURY After last season’s hit 6 Guitars, actor and musician Chase Padgett returns to the Surrey Arts Centre with Nashville Hurricane this weekend. His one-man show tells the story of ‘the best damn guitar player you’ve never heard of,’ through the eyes of his manager, mother, mentor and the fretboard phenomenon himself. Nashville Hurricane is on Feb. 6, 8 p.m. at 13750 88 Ave. Tickets are $25-35, available at tickets.surre.ca or by calling 604-501-5566. SUBMITTED
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22 The Surrey-North Delta Leader Friday February 5 2016 EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
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START A NEW CAREER in Graphic Arts, Healthcare, Business, Education or Information Tech. If you have a GED, call: 855-670-9765
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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
DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING
P/T Nursery Driver/Shipper
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... in only 6-months starts March 21st, 2016
www.bccollegeofoptics.ca BC College Optics 604.581.0101
Earn Extra $
ADULTS NEEDED TO DELIVER
the Surrey Leader and the Surrey Now. Part-time, small vehicle required. Door to Door Delivery, Wednesday, Thursday & Fridays.
WAREHOUSE WORKER 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!
Experience an asset.
Opportunity available for career advancement!
Please call: 604-474-0977
Competitive Wages & Benefits! Fax resume: 604-888-5242 E-mail: Marcello.Fortuna @metrie.com
or Email: sunshinegatesbc@gmail.com
Construction Electrician program also available.
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Waterworks Technology School - Get certified in 6 weeks. Earn $18-22/hr. 604.625.2272
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FARM WORKERS
HEALTHCARE DOCUMENTATION SPECIALISTS are in huge demand. Employers want CanScribe graduates. A great work-from-home career! Train with Canada’s best-rated program. Enroll today. www.canscribe.com 1.800.466.1535 info@canscribe.com
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DO YOU OFFER HOME SERVICES? Home Improvements, Landscaping, Rubbish Removal, etc... Call today to place your ad 604-575-5555
.Flagpersons & Lane Closure Techs required. Must have reliable vehicle. Must be certified & experienced. Union wages & benefits. Fax resume 604-513-3661 email: darlene.hibbs@shawbiz.ca
604-575-5555...Call Us Now!
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HELP WANTED
Inside Sales Consultant The Langley Times has an opportunity for an Inside Sales Consultant. Candidates for this position will possess the ability to create strong marketing programs and nurture existing clients for our print and online publications. You will be innovative and have an entrepreneurial spirit and enjoy working independently.
Jim’s Mowing Business for Sale Call 310-JIMS (5467)
WHERE DO YOU TURN
TO LEARN WHAT’S ON SALE?
IHE Heavy Equipment Operator Training. 1-866-399-3853 www.iheschool.com
MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION! In-demand career! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get online training you need from an employer-trusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-855-7683362 to start training for your workat-home career today!
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YOUR NEWSPAPER:
The link to your community
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Free Employment Services Servicces for job-seekers and employers emplooyers Visit our centre today orr check uus out online at aviaemployment.ca Newton Storefront 260-7525 King George Blvd. Surrey, BC V3W 5A8 T: 778.578.4272
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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
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All Electrical. Low Cost. Licensed. Res/Com. Small job expert. Renos Panel changes ~ 604-374-0062
NEIGHBOURS ELECTRIC Licensed, Warrantied, Affordable. Renos & small jobs. Res & comm. 7 Days. Free est. 604-710-5758.
One visit will convince you of her amazing gift to guide you into the future. Solve all Problems of Life. IMMEDIATE RESULTS
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604-363-6211
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Call today! 604-575-5555
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.
Competitive Wages & Benefits
To Apply Please E-mail Resume To blair.gwilson@telus.net Or Fax: 604-873-0919
avianewton@aviaemployment.ca
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DRAIN Tiles, Sewer, Water Video Inspection, Jack Hammering, Hand Excavating Call Tobias 604.782.4322
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FENCING
6’ CEDAR FENCING. Free est. Red Rose Landscaping. Bhajan 604-722-2531
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Kristy 604.488.9161
GARDENING Prompt Delivery Available
threescocatering@shaw.ca or Visit us at: www. threescompanycatering.ca
7 Days / Week
Meadows Landscape Supply Ltd. ✶ Bark Mulch ✶ Lawn & Garden Soil ✶ Drain Gravel ✶ Lava Rock ✶ River Rock ✶Pea Gravel
FINANCIAL SERVICES
(604)465-1311
meadowslandscapesupply.com
$750 loans and more No credit checks
Fabricator / Welder
Open 7 days from 8am to 8pm (EST)
The Langley Concrete Group Wants You! 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
1-855-527-4368
Apply at credit700.ca GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com LARGE FUND Borrowers Wanted Start saving hundreds of dollars today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We don’t rely on credit, age or income. Call Anytime 1-800-639-2274 or 604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca
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OUR COMPANY OFFERS: 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.
Please e-mail resume, including cover letter & references: HR@ langleyconcretegroup.com
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ACCOUNTING / TAX /BOOKKEEPING
WAREHOUSE
ATLAS Copco Thiessen is looking for a Production Worker for the evening shift, 5 pm - 5 am. Mon, Tues, Wed. Experience in painting, grinding, drilling, forklift, overhead crane, preferred. Mechanically inclined. Good command of the English language. We want a team player who is quality and safety focused. Please email your resume to janice.moult@ca.atlascopco.com
PERSONAL SERVICES
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CONCRETE & PLACING
UNIQUE CONCRETE
DESIGN
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ALTERNATIVE HEALTH
Professional MASSAGE 778-320-2155
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www.langleytimes.com
Specializing in Private Events! We Come To You! Doing It All, From Set-Up - Clean-Up.
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No phone calls please.
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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899
HOME CARE/SUPPORT
Please call: 604-728-1331
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Psychic Readings
SUPPORT WORKER;
is now accepting applications for full time Seasonal Farm Labourers. 22 positions avail. Wage rate $10.59/hr. Approx. 50 + hrs/wk. Approx. starting date February 15, 2016. Duties include: planting, cultivating, weeding, harvesting, picking crops, general farm work, pruning.
Excavator & Backhoe Operator Training. Be employable in 4-6wks. Call 604-546-7600. www.rayway.ca
SALES
Woman with disability requires a permanent P/T support worker to provide care for various duties & shifts. You must have completed a cert. support worker program and have current first aid, along with a clean BC drivers license.
Richmond Country Farms
Contact Desmond by fax: 604-448-0911or at 8400 No. 6 Rd., Richmond betwn 10am - 4pm. Mon. - Fri. or email: desmond@cmgolf.ca
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FABRICATOR / INSTALLER REQUIRED for aluminum and iron gates and fences.
5 week practicum which is conducted 25/hrs per week, for a total of 125 hours. The program will provide students w/350 hrs towards apprenticeship training.
Call the School of Trades at 778-379-0410 or visit sprottshaw.com for more information.
Looking for 3 experienced landscapers. Pruning & weed spraying exp. an asset. Must be reliable, hard working, and have a positive attitude. Min 2 yrs exp. Room for advancement. Drivers lic. an asset. Serving Surrey, Delta, Langley & White Rock areas. Please call our office at 604538-4599 or Garry 604-250-8606 - we will try you out for 2 days.
Please call 604-575-5342
New West 604.522.4900
prepares students for entry level employment in the plumbing trade.
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LANDSCAPERS FOR FULL-TIME WORK
Work Today, Daily or Weekly Pay Apply 9AM to 2PM at: 118 – 713 Columbia Street
The Sprott Shaw College Plumbing Foundations Program
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trshaw@bcroadsafe.com or visit bcroadsafe.com
Req: Carpenters, Helpers Laborers, CSO’s/OFA’s TCP’s, Cleaners $11-28/hr
Become a Plumber No experience necessary!
EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION
FLAG PEOPLE
CONSTRUCTION SITE In your NEIGHBORHOOD
EDUCATION
HELP WANTED
Must be Certified and have a car. Full-Time. Medical/Dental. $15 - $21/hour post Probation. Please send resume to:
CARRIERS
Email resume to: rod@natsnursery.com
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BUDGET POWER WASHING now hiring experienced person to work days or nights. Prefer with Driver’s Licence. Phone 604-727-2525.
OPTICAL TRAINING
30hr - 45hrs / week. 1-5 T Occassional weekends. Load & unload truck Experience traveling into Washington state weekly.
HELP WANTED
EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION
RELAXATION BODY CARE 604-859-2998 #4 - 2132 Clearbrook Road, Abby
F All types of concrete work F F Re & Re F Forming F Site prep FDriveways FExposed FStamped F Bobcat Work F WCB Insured
778-231-9675, 778-231-9147
FREE ESTIMATES SEMI-RETIRED contractor will do small concrete jobs. Patio’s, sidewalks, driveways. Re & re old or damaged concrete. Ken 604-307-4923
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DRYWALL
A Call to Vern. Free Est. Drywall, Reno & Texture Specialist, Painting.
“No job too small”. 604-825-8469 ,port kells nurseries
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GARDENING
MUSHROOM MANURE
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KITCHEN CABINETS
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QUICKWAY Kitchen Cabinets Ltd. ****Mention this ad for 10% Off **** Call Raman @ 604-561-4041.
Delivery or pick up Surrey location
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Covered Storage.
ON CALL 24 HOURS/DAY
Reno’s and Repairs
MISC SERVICES
SBroken Concrete RocksS $25.00 Per Metric Ton SMud - Dirt - Sod - ClayS $25.00 Per Metric Ton GrassSBranchesSLeavesSWeeds
Excavators, Backhoes, Bobcats & Dump Trucks for hire
$59.00 Per Ton
PLUMBING
~ Certified Plumber ~
Furnace, Boilers, Hot Water Heat Plumbing Jobs ~ Reas Rates
✶Dump Site Now Open✶
604-644-1878
~ 604-597-3758 ~ 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
Meadows Landscape Supply
604-465-1311
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MOVING & STORAGE
*Gutter *Roof *Window Cleaning
TOPSOIL & GRAVEL
320 604-531-5935
www.affordablemoversbc.com
283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS
$45/Hr
From 1, 3, 5, 7 & 10 Ton Trucks Licensed ~ Reliable ~ 1 to 3 Men Free Estimate/Senior Discount Residential~Commercial~Pianos
*Gutter *Roof *Window Cleaning
LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE
*Pressure Washing Call Victor 604-589-0356
604-537-4140
PRESSURE WASHING
*Pressure Washing Call Victor 604-589-0356
AFFORDABLE MOVING
GUTTER & ROOF Cleaning/Power Washing since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Simon, 604-230-0627
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353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS
Roofing Experts. 778-230-5717 Repairs/Re-Roof/New Roofs. All work Gtd. Free Est. Call Frank.
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
A-1 CONTRACTING. Renos. Bsmt, kitchens, baths, custom cabinets, tiling, plumbing, sundecks, fencing, reroofing. Dhillon 604-782-1936.
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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 560
MISC. FOR SALE
RENTALS 736
RENTALS
HOMES FOR RENT
750
REFORESTATION NURSERY SEEDLINGS of hardy trees, shrubs, & berries for shelterbelts or landscaping. Spruce & Pine from $0.99/tree. Free Shipping. Replacement guarantee. 1-866-873-3846 or www.treetime.ca
751 Homelife Pen. Property 604-536-0220
752
Call today to set up an appointment 604-467-9232
REAL ESTATE
TRANSPORTATION 818
Cedar Lodge and Court Apts
WCB INSURED
Vincent 543-7776
JUNK REMOVAL By RECYCLE-IT! 604.587.5865 www.recycleitcanada.ca
EXTRA CHEAP JUNK RUBBISH REMOVAL
POLARBEARPAINTING.COM Paint 3 rooms walls only for $299. Cel: 604-866-6706
HANDYMAN CONNECTION HANDYMAN CONNECTION Handyman Connection - Bonded -Renovations - Installations Repairs - 604.878.5232
BEAUTIFUL BATHROOM Plumbing + Drywall + Elect. + Tubs & Showers & Sinks + Toilets & Tile + Fan + Countertop + Painting = = BEAUTIFUL BATHROOM!! Sen disc. Work Guar.17 yrs exp. Call Nick 604-230-5783, 604-581-2859
Almost for free! (778)997-5757
PRISM PAINTING CO.
Re-Paint Specialist 15 Years Experience Interior/Exterior, stucco painting.
BL CONTRACTING
20% discount
RENOVATIONS SPECIALIST
3 rooms $299
APARTMENT/CONDO
Quiet community living next to Guildford Mall. Clean 1 & 2 bdrms, Corner units (some w/ensuites) Call for Availability. Cable, Heat, Hot Water incl. Onsite Mgr.
604-584-5233 www.cycloneholdings.ca
Call 604-576-8426 lve msg
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MOTELS, HOTELS 821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS
LINDA VISTA Motel Luxury Rooms w/cable, a/c & kitchens. 6498 King George Hwy. Mthly, Wkly & Daily Specials. 604-591-1171. Canadian Inn 6528 K.G.Hwy. 604-594-0010
750
SURREY 150/72nd. 2 Bdrm approx 800 s.f. Near amens. Avail Mar 1st. NS/N/P. $750 incl utils/cable. Lndry neg. 778-593-2552, 604-512-6656.
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HOME REPAIRS
RICK’S RUBBISH REMOVAL - Residential - Commercial - Construction - Yard Waste
.CAN PRO Paint and Drywall. 3 Rooms $250. 604-7717052
AJM PAINTING
A1 BATH RENO’S. Bsmt Suites, Drywall, Patios, Plumbing, Siding, Fencing, Roofing, Landscaping, etc. Joe 604-961-9937.
IN BUSINESS OVER 20 YEARS ~ FREE ESTIMATES ~
Ticketed Painter. N/S. In Business 25 Yrs. A+ Rating
HANDYMAN Home Repair Services - 45 Yrs Exp Call or Text Henry 604-868-5441
BBB, WCB & LIABILITY Cell 604-837-6699
Call Rick 604-329-2783
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SUNDECKS
778-322-2378 Lower Mainland 604-996-8128 Fraser Valley Running this ad for over 12yrs
2 coats any colour
(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls
Cloverdale High Performance paint. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring.
Clean, cozy 1 bdrm apts. Close to Crescent Beach, park and transit, easy transit to White Rock shopping, N/S N/P. Pick your floor and rent. 1st - $766; 2nd - $794; 3rd- $821; 4th - $838. Call Lisa to view-604-538-9669 www.kiwanisparkplace.com
SPRUCE HOUSING CO-OP Kennedy Heights
. Aluminum patio cover, sunroom, railing and vinyl. 604-521-2688
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TREE SERVICES
PRO TREE SERVICES Quality pruning/shaping/hedge trimming/ removals & stump grinding. John, 604-588-8733/604-318-9270
★ Large 2 & 3 Bdrm Apartments ★ Insuite w/d, stove, fridge, d/w ★ 3 floor levels inside suite ★ Wood burning fireplace ★ Private roof top patio ★ Walk to shops. Near park, pool, playground ★ Elementary school on block ★ On site security/on site Mgmt ★ Reasonable Rent ★ On transit route ~ Sorry no pets
Office: 7121-133B St., Surrey
604-596-0916
PETS 477 TONY’S Painting
To Place An Ad Call 604-575-5555
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PLUMBING
A Gas Fitter ✭ Plumber Furnaces, Boilers, Hot Water Heating, Hotwater Tanks, Drain/Duct Cleaning & Plumbing Jobs.
✭ 604-312-7674 ✭ ✭ 604-507-4606 ✭ A LICENSED, HONEST PLUMBER & GAS FITTER. Furnace man with 35 yrs exp, ref’s, insured, reas rates Free Est. 24hrs. Don 604-220-4956
DELTA
PETS
SURREY; 2 bdrm apartment, $940, quiet family complex, no pets, call 604-501-0505
Surrey
CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866
Beautifully Upscale 1 Bdrm Suites - perfect for the discerning renter!
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
Classic suites starting at $729. Elite suites starting at $839. Located close to bus routes & skytrain, 20 min walk to Surrey City Centre.
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 560
MISC. FOR SALE
1 Single & 2 S/S burial plots, Four Prophets Garden, Valleyview Memorial Gardens, Surrey, valued at $7200 ea, asking $4000 ea. + transfer fee. 250-492-7671
Max occ. 2 people. Sorry no pets.
Call Surrey Gardens Apts at 604-589-7040 to view our Elite Suites!
733 MOBILE HOMES & PADS NEWTON MOBILE HOME PARK. 2 Large RV Pads available for mobile home. Call 604-597-4787.
SURREY
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SUNCREEK ESTATES
PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299
1997 CAMRY, 4 door, 4 cyl, auto, loaded, new tires, 180K, in mint cond. $3400 obo. 604-936-1270
ROUTES AVAILABLE
KIWANIS PARK PLACE 12850 26th Ave. Surrey 55+ Crescent Beach
2 Bdrm unit available. Clean, quiet, well maintained. Friendly community close to all amenities. Pets allowed. Avail now. $880/mo, $1500 shared purchase. 604-581-6070 or email sprucehoco@shaw.ca
www.paintspecial.com
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24 The Surrey-Nor th Delta Leader Fr iday Februar y 5 2016 ADVERTISING FEATURE
“Together We Can Be A Powerful Force of Change For Good”
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he Tzu Chi Foundation is an international humanitarian organization with a local presence here in Surrey. They have chapters all over the world. The Buddhist Compassion Relief Tzu Chi Foundation, Canada, (Tzu Chi Canada) was founded in 1992 by its CEO Mr. Gary Ho under the inspiration of Dharma Master Cheng Yen. Tzu Chi Canada has been involved with the Surrey Hospital & Outpatient Centre Foundation since 1999. They have generously donated nearly $250,000 in support of various projects at the hospital. These donations include two NICU defibrillators and a Children’s ER Isolation Room. Most recently, Tzu Chi Canada has supported the Retinal Surgical Campaign to equip a new operating theatre at the Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre. They funded a cryomatic machine which freezes a patient’s retina to assist in retinal surgery. In 2014, Tzu Chi Canada opened a new office in Surrey to accommodate their expanding volunteer base and the growing needs in the Surrey community. On average, 108 volunteers provide support and local services for over 81 humanitarian projects, every day. These include the Food Bank, homeless shelters, Salvation Army, local senior residents, and social service programs. Tzu Chi Canada also funds breakfast programs at 13 different schools throughout the Lower Mainland. Additionally, over $45,000 has been donated to schools in Surrey, Delta, and Langley as bursaries to help students needing
financial assistance to participate in programs and camps.
“One of our core values,” says Tom Torng, Director of Public Relations, “is to respect all human life. The Surrey Hospital & Outpatient Centre Foundation helps provide the best care and the best equipment and best medicine. We are pleased to stand behind them as they continue to find ways to support their community.” – Tom Torng
Tzu Chi Canada is thrilled to support the Surrey Hospital & Outpatient Centre Foundation because of their goal to promote education and medicine. “One of our core values,” says Tom Torng, Director of Public Relations, “is to respect all human life. The Surrey Hospital & Outpatient Centre Foundation helps provide the best care and the best equipment and best medicine. We are pleased to stand behind them as they continue to find ways to support their community.”
is supported by over three million volunteers worldwide - 2200 in BC alone. “Like a drop of water, one person can’t do it all,” says Tom. “But together, the drops become streams and rivers that join an ocean, consisting of millions of drops of water that become one of the most powerful forces in nature. People are like that together for a cause we can be a powerful force of change for good.”
Tom Torng, Director of Public Relations
When looking at the many needs worldwide, one can easily be overwhelmed. But Tzu Chi Canada “Tzu Chi is a value driven organization committed to humanitarian work. Our city of Surrey and the hospital are much better places because they work among us.” Jane Adams – President, Surrey Hospital and Outpatient Centre Foundation.
We Live Here. We Give Here.
Working together to serve our community.
Find out how you can make a difference. www.championsforcare.com
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