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Surrey boarding facility the subject of SPCA warrant

Two of 82 seized animals have died Tracy Holmes Staff Reporter

Officials with Surrey SPCA say one cat and one kitten in “critical distress” had to be euthanized Tuesday evening following a massive seizure of 82 animals from a breeding/boarding facility. The pair were among 67 cats, 12 dogs and three puppies seized under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act during execution

of a warrant Feb. 16 at a property near the Surrey/Langley border. Marcie Moriarty, chief prevention and enforcement officer for the BCSPCA said all of the animals were deemed in distress, a term that can describe everything from physical condition of the animals themselves to the conditions in which they are being looked after. Moriarty told Peace Arch News that “bio-

security issues” – the potential for spread of contagious diseases – were a concern in this case. The pets are being held under a protective hold – the cats are at Surrey’s new seizure facility, the dogs are being held in Chilliwack – and cannot be viewed or adopted at this time. The seized cats were primarily Persians and i see page 4

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A Boston terrier seized Tuesday in Surrey.

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Members of Gracepoint Community Church’s Refugee Family Team welcome the Al-Gburi family in the arrivals area at Vancouver Airport Tuesday.

Refugee family welcomed by South Surrey congregation

A journey from persecution to peace Alex Browne Staff Reporter

A family of refugees from Syria is settling into a rental home in White Rock’s east end this week, following months of preparations by their sponsors, Gracepoint Community Church. Yaseen Al-Gburi, 41, his wife Hana Alizzi, and their three daughters and three sons (all

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their native Iraq and later in Syria. “For the last two years they have been waiting in Syria, struggling to survive and hoping to start life in another nation,” Gracepoint pastor Steve Bains told Peace Arch News, adding that the family had been interviewed several times by UN representatives and Canadian authorities before being granted refugee status. i see page 4

A White Rock official said Monday that high levels of arsenic and manganese in the city’s water supply would not have been addressed had the city not taken ownership and operation of the utility last fall. Following a presentation from director of engineering and municipal operations Greg St. Louis at Monday’s council meeting – during which he highlighted the city’s accomplishments since the Oct. 30 takeover – Coun. Lynne Sinclair said previous owners Epcor “had no plans to treat for arsenic and manganese.” “Now that we own the water we are fully in charge of that and I think that’s a huge benefit to our community to... be able to address those issues, rather than leave it in the hands of a private company.” For several years, levels of arsenic and manganese have been near the maximum allowable levels, as determined by Health Canada, at some of the city’s seven wells. However, prior to selling the utility to the city last fall – for a yet-toi see page 8

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Landscape company announced nine months after clearing of ‘hump’ began

Lack of city plan surprises enviro adviser Tracy Holmes Staff Reporter

The City of White Rock has hired a landscape company to devise a plan for replanting its waterfront hillside. But the news, shared Tuesday at city hall, did not come without criticism from a member of the city’s environmental advisory committee. “I’m kind of surprised that there isn’t a plan, and there wasn’t a plan before you started,” volunteer John Lawrence told Greg St. Louis, the city’s director of municipal operations, at the committee’s inaugural meeting of 2016. Clearing of the hillside – known to many as the ‘hump’ – has been a point of contention in the city since work began early last May. It took many residents – and at least two councillors – by surprise, with some specu-

lating it was done to improve the views of residents who live along Marine Drive from the pier to Johnston Road. City officials maintain the work was for slope stability, to increase line of sight and to eradicate invasive species; in particular, Himalayan blackberry. In the wake of last year’s criticism, Mayor Wayne Baldwin conceded that more should have been done to inform the public about the work beforehand. Tuesday, Lawrence – a former tree planter in his second year on the committee – said he had expected to be reviewing a plan that afternoon, not simply hearing that one was being worked on. “I think you need to get on it. I thought that was the agenda, to review a plan.” St. Louis described the replanting as “a priority in my department to get working

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White Rock hillside known as the ‘hump’. on this,” and noted additional funds are proposed in the city’s budget for the work over the next two years. In response to questions, St. Louis said the retaining-wall stability work is complete, barring an 80-foot-long section near Totem Plaza that falls under the responsibility of

land-owner BNSF. Any failure of that section would not impact the road and is “their problem,” St. Louis said. The planting plan has been tasked to Vancouver-based Diamond Head Consulting Ltd., the same company that is assisting the city in preparing a 20-year Urban Forest Management Plan. St. Louis cautioned that the plan for the hillside – which will focus on erosion control, habitat and esthetics – must also pass muster with BNSF. “What we propose, they may not buy into at the end of the day,” he said. Committee chair Gary Saunders requested an additional EAC meeting be scheduled specifically to give members an opportunity to review the revegetation plan and make recommendations. A tentative date was set for March 15.

Man falls off pier

Faint cry for help A faint call for help led rescue crews to a hypothermic man clinging to the breakwater off of White Rock pier Wednesday morning. According to officials, the 35-year-old was found huddled between large rocks on the southwest side of the breakwater around 7:20 a.m. – one hour after searchand-rescue and Coast Guard crews were dispatched from Crescent Beach and Richmond. White Rock RCMP Sgt. Joel Glen said police were first alerted to a problem around 6 a.m., by reports a male could be heard calling for help at the end of the pier. When officers arrived, however, they could not find anyone, so marine crews were dispatched. Dean Donnelly, with RCM SAR Unit 5 Crescent Beach, said the man, a Surrey resident, spent about 85 minutes in the water. “He was impossible to spot until he began to move above the rocks,” Donnelly told Peace Arch News. The man told his rescuers that he had fallen from the pier. Suffering from hypothermia, the man was pulled from the rocks and given emergency care by the

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Emergency crews transport a 35-year-old Surrey man from the Hovercraft Moytel, after he was rescued from the White Rock breakwater Wednesday. RCM SAR 5 crew, then taken to shore where he was stabilized and transported to hospital. White Rock resident Danielle Fisher described the scene at the

waterfront as “quite something.” She said she went to check it out around 8 a.m. after hearing of the rescue effort from a friend. The joint effort of the crews,

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i from page 1 short-haired exotics; the dogs included four French bulldogs, a Boston terrier, a Pomeranian with three puppies, a Chihuahua, a poodle, a Rottweiler, a Doberman, a Jack Russell terrier and a shiba inu. According to information online, the subject property – located in the 19400-block of Colebrook Road – is more than 100 acres; facility proponents advertise having 20 years’ experi-

ence in foster care and breeding, a large enclosed garden and 38 rooms. Reached by PAN Wednesday morning, operator Ivy Zhou indicated only that she did not speak English. “I don’t understand, sorry,” Zhou said. The SPCA investigation is ongoing. Moriarty said the seizure is “absolutely” among the society’s largest.

Other significant cases in recent months include the seizure last week of 66 animals from an alleged puppy mill in Langley. In August, officers seized 57 animals – 35 dogs, 16 horses and six cats – from a South Cloverdale property following complaints of animal neglect. Moriarty said that case is among “a ton” of files still before the Crown and in which charges have been recommended by the SPCA.

Church members upgraded home i from page 1 Bains said the church’s Refugee Family Team – formed after enthusiastic response of the congregation to the sponsorship proposal – had been busy before the Al-Gburi family arrived, on a host of details. With the advice of the Men-

nonite Central Committee, a recognized sponsor agreement holder, they located housing, a family doctor and schooling for the children. Bains said that when the rental house was found to be in need of repair, “church members, young and old, worked together to

upgrade the home.” White Rock Elementary has space for five of the children who are of school age, Bains said, and Al-Gburi, a hair stylist by trade, has already been offered a job in the area. “Suffice it to say, the pieces are falling into place,” he said.

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Property taxes in White Rock are expected to decrease 2.2 per cent.

increases of 2.84 per cent in 2017, 2.77 per cent in 2018, 3.44 per cent in 2019 and 2.47 per cent in 2020 are projected in the draft plan. The plan projects a 2016 operating budget of $40,168,988 – including revenues, expenditures and transfers from reserves. That figure is up substantially from the 2015 operating budget of $32,597,040, in part due to the projected $15 million of Community Amenity Contributions the city is expected to receive from developers in 2016 and 2017, which staff said will be transferred to reserves. The proposed 2016 operating budget includes a number of one-

time budget requests, including $100,000 for a zoning bylaw review, $75,000 to contribute to a railway-relocation study, $40,000 for the Official Community Plan update and $514,000 for various temporary staff positions. Budget items that did not get funded in the proposed plan include a requested $17,200 increase in the city’s grant to the White Rock Museum and Archives, $94,000 to eliminate pay parking at Centennial Arena and six staff positions totalling $459,400. The 2016-2020 draft financial plan will go to a public meeting Feb. 29, with a target adoption date of March 21.

‘Abusive’ bylaw gets support Proposed changes to White Rock’s Council and Committee Procedure Bylaw aimed at addressing “abusive” behaviour were unanimously given first, second and third reading by city council this week. The changes – first reviewed at a Jan. 25 governance and legislative committee meeting – address behaviour during meetings, noting outbursts are not permitted and outlining procedures should

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irst, the good news – that $100 recreational and culture levy that was sprung upon Surrey taxpayers just a few shorts weeks after the last civic election is coming to an end. The bad? That $100 tax – err, levy – is still going to come out of residents’ pockets, and is simply being rebranded as a ‘capital levy’, an undefined, sweeping term that, one assumes, can be used by the city to pay for just about any project. The original levy – approved unanimously by the newly elected, all-Surrey First council in 2014 – came during a flurry of tax hikes the city approved in order to pay for a number of election promises, notably the goal of hiring 100 more police officers. The tax – sorry, the levy – was estimated to boost city coffers by $16 million annually. In theory, earmarking money for recreation and culture – be it arts, leisure, sports or other similar projects – is a wonderful idea. It, presumably, has helped pay for a number of important projects throughout the city, including the long-awaited aquatic facilities soon to open in Grandview Heights. But what now? And why the change? The city says the capital levy can be used for “any capital project.” Is this name-change a way to siphon much-needed funding away from the oft-ignored cultural and arts community? Your guess is as good as anyone’s, because the city hasn’t exactly rolled out the namechange of this tax – levy, sorry – with much fanfare or discussion. Such action, of course, points to a much larger issue which has loomed large over the city since voters elected candidates from a single political slate in across the board. They can govern in something of a vacuum – with a mandate from residents who took the time to vote, it should still be noted – left to make decisions without individual council members offering dissent, or even discussion, at least before the public eye. Is there not a single member of council willing to speak out – about the capital levy, or the ongoing truck-park proposal in South Surrey, or the widely contested expropriation of the Riverside Golf Centre, or anything else? Perhaps, so far, they’ve simply all been in agreement – it’s certainly not inconceivable. But should a situation arise in the future in which a member of council disagrees with his or her colleagues, one hopes they’ll have the gumption to raise a hand in opposition, regardless of political stripe. Surrey taxpayers deserve at least that much.

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Need is only a matter of time Editor: Re: ‘Silver tsunami’ debunked by advocate, Feb. 10. It was encouraging to read in the Peace Arch News that B.C. seniors advocate Isobel Mackenzie says the majority of seniors in B.C. and including those of us living on the Semiahmoo Peninsula, will never need to reside in a care home and that seniors “for the most part are… taking care of themselves on their own dime.” She cites her parents who live in the area as an example. However, Mackenzie’s good news has to be tempered by the fact that since many seniors are living well into their 80s and 90s, frailty and medical afflictions such as hearing and vision loss as well as arthritis and mobility problems often accompany old age. How many of these people in their 90s are going to be able to fend for themselves in their homes? Paid care will be necessary. For people such as these – along with those suffering chronic illnesses – daily living can become expensive. For a senior requiring round-the-clock care in an independent living residence, the cost can become prohibitive. The senior must pay monthly rent that often increases yearly, along with payment for care. For seniors in their own homes, although there would be no monthly rent, the costs could skyrocket as well. Not only would nursing care be required but payment for meal preparation, grocery shopping and housekeeping would be necessary. At some point, as savings dwindle, the only alternative for many, will be a move into a governmentsubsidized care home. Marjorie Elliott, Surrey

More than just a little whistle Editor: Re: Unsound decisions, Jan. 27 letters. I write this letter at 6:30 a.m. on a Sunday, as I lay awake in bed listening to the trains blast their horns once again, which they have been doing for the last hour! I, like letter-writer Alison Prentice, have noticed a significant increase in the horn blasting throughout the night in the past few months, and highly doubt there is a constant need for it. Like Prentice, I think the trains are now giving us the finger as they know we have no jurisdiction over them. However, all White Rock residents are entitled to ‘their right to quiet enjoyment,’ and we have a bylaw in place 24 hours a day seven days a week that entitles us to it. So I think at the very least our city officials should be talking to the powers that be at Burlington Northern Santa Fe to once again remind them of this – as obviously their employees are not

being respectful of our boundaries. I also, for the life of me, cannot understand why they had to replace the train whistles with the horns, when you only have to alert what is in front of you and not within a two-mile radius. If this were to be converted, it would be a win/win for all dealing with this ongoing atrocity. Cheryl Berti, White Rock

Feeding frenzy goes on and on Editor: The City of White Rock recently purchased from Epcor their water system which will be owned and managed by the city moving forward. On their city website they indicate in an example from last November and December what their first

monthly charge would be versus what Epcor would have been – $28.74 versus $24.89… a 15 per cent increase right off the bat. The city buys the utility and price increases immediately. How long are we all going to take this? The government feeding frenzy – at all levels – continues unabated! Larry Gray, White Rock (Editor’s note: The city estimates Epcor would have increased the comparable 2016 rate to $41.58, including hydrant fee, but $38.60 through White Rock.)

Focus on the sale price Editor: Our governments have mentioned that they may increase property taxes on properties owned by

foreign purchasers. Problem: Land assessments do not reflect the recent property sales – that is true sale prices. I suggest a simple solution to reflect on true, pure selling prices. All sales of property by foreign owners are subject to capital gains tax on the sale price and no deduction using the purchase price. Period. This will stop or slow down the flipping of properties. As well, I am disgusted and insulted when our real estate companies and salesperson(s) state: “It is not that bad – things are OK.” Yes, OK for them. Some of them are not able to walk normal with all the cash in their pockets. When tear-down homes in Vancouver are listed for $1.2 million, stop telling the average person there is not a problem. Fred Somers, Surrey

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A second march is planned this weekend, marking seven months since the shooting death of Hudson Brooks.

Many questions met with silence Editor: This Sunday, I will join the gathering of family and friends of Hudson Brooks, and others like me, looking for answers. As a Canadian, I don’t like the idea of shots in the night followed by silence from the authorities. Our community has waited nearly seven months for more than a two-sentence statement and two feeble excuses – ‘We have no control over time to receive reports’ and ‘the lab is still working on 2014’ (Mourners march as they wait, Oct. 16). I know this is a tragedy and respect the RCMP, but I expect an extra effort to reassure the public, not a stall. Where are our leaders on this issue? Do the mayor and councillors think this is good enough? What about the premier and MLAs, and our MP? Who’s in charge of this “lab” and why haven’t they stepped up to the plate? This Sunday, Feb. 21, 4 p.m., at 17 Avenue and 152 Street, stand up and be counted. C. Fenton, Surrey Q Re: Silence is Killing Me: Hudson’s Mom, Jan. 15. Thank you Peace Arch News for your front-page article on the pain Hudson’s family is going through. I have no problem with PAN putting Hudson’s picture on the front page until the report comes through. Seems appropriate somehow. Wishing peace for Hudson’s mom and dad, along with his siblings and friends. Marilyn E. Pearson, Surrey Q A few months ago, Canadians were shaken to their roots after seeing a picture of a small son lying dead on a beach in a far away land. More than six months ago, another son, albeit a young adult, one of our own sons, a Canadian, lay dead on the streets of Surrey. Dead in a land called a “safe haven.”

Dead by a bullet from the RCMP, hired to protect us. The dead boy, the dead son, the dead brother, the dead neighbour, the dead friend was unarmed, and reportedly without history of violence. The alleged statements by police, as reported in media, suggest this unarmed lad was yelling or causing a disturbance. What is the proof? Where is the proof? Are the police waiting to see if any witnesses come forward before they explain? What explains the long, unnecessary delay in providing an honest, detailed statement containing proven facts? We do not know. The RCMP had guns and wounds. Only guns belonging to the RCMP were found on the scene. Do we not care about our own people? Our neighbour’s son? Does he not matter? What about those armed police? Are they still working, being paid, getting on with life while being protected by the lack of information? Does anyone care? Does this dead son matter? Did he have the potential for leading a lawful life that contributed to Canadian society? Is his life less valuable than another? Can we all work to bring answers to a distraught neighbour and family? Can the same caring shown to a son of foreign lands be shown to this family? When we choose to do nothing, we create, in the long term, the same disorder and chaos that are luring Canadian youth to other countries but driving resident adults with children out of their ancestral lands. If we do nothing, how long until it is my son, my grandchild, my nephew, my neighbour? As individuals living in a free society, do we not have an obligation to prevent those in a position of power from running amok? Can we not gather around this traumatized and hurting family, nurture them with our caring while demanding legitimate answers? Elizabeth Miller, White Rock

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i from page 1 be determined price – Epcor had explored options for treating arsenic and manganese; a 2014 report to Fraser Health estimated it would cost the utility an additional $9.5 million to add arsenic and manganese treatment to the Total Water Quality Management Plan. Fraser Health had given Epcor a December 2018 deadline to implement a treatment plan in the event the arsenic and manganese levels began to exceed the guideline limits. According to the report, Epcor planned to monitor the levels and work to implement a treatment plan should the need arise. City manager Dan Bottrill told council Monday that the city is exploring options for treatment. He made the statement as he presented a report on the estimated $27-million price tag for the city to join the Greater Vancouver Water District, which he described as a “significant cost item.” Bottrill said the GVWD report “provided some context in terms of why the city

believes dealing with arsenic and manganese treatment is the right way to go,” later noting that the city could still explore joining Metro’s water supply. Bottrill pointed out the GVWD option would Melissa Smalley photo also include $1.5 Greg St. Louis highlights water samples. million of annual “bulk water sup5 city news bulletin that stated ply” as well as maintenance the city was to start the addicosts, which he estimated tion of chlorine this month, would increase water rates by Bottrill said the city is being 30 to 40 per cent. “proactive.” “It’s much more efficient in “We’d rather give people terms of economy to deal with ample warning and then delay your own water supply, if you if we need to, based on what have one,” he said. our bench tests are telling us,” Bottrill told PAN Wednesday Bottrill said. that the city is now conducting Bottrill and St. Louis reiter“bench tests” with the addition ated concerns to council Monof chlorine throughout the sys- day about the esthetic quality tem, and once an implementa- of the water once chlorination plan is in place, will be tion is in place; the high levels seeking approval from Fraser of manganese are expected to Health before secondary treat- react with chlorine and cause ment is implemented citywide. cloudiness, fixture staining, Asked why the city’s plans odour and taste. seem contradictory to a Feb. During his presentation on

water quality, St. Louis brought in water samples showing varying levels of cloudiness after four hours and 12 hours of being treated with chlorine. “It’s safe to drink, but it’s going to have issues with the esthetics,” St. Louis said. City staff – working with a consultant – initially recommended the use of chloramine, a mix of chlorine and ammonia, as a secondary disinfectant. Chloramine would have less of an esthetic reaction with manganese, staff said in December. Residents protested the use of chloramine, which many said posed health, environmental and infrastructure risks, and in January, council voted to treat the water with chlorine, not chloramine. Monday, Coun. David Chesney asked St. Louis if there was any chance the city would have to revisit chloramine as a treatment option. “I think most people still have a mortal fear that something would have us have to go back to consider chloramine,” Chesney said. St. Louis responded that the issue is a “council decision.” When pressed by Chesney if there is anything that might force the city to reconsider chloramine, St. Louis deferred to Bottrill, who said the matter was “completely up to council.” “We have discussed the issue of esthetics,” Bottrill Council and Committee Procedure Bylaw, 2015, No. 2105 said. “It’s one thing to talk about it, it’s another Amendment Bylaw, 2016, No. 2128 to see it. We’re doing our An amendment bylaw that proposes to address expected decorum at council level best to work with meetings and provide clarity to sections of Council and Committee Procedure the direction we’ve been given to chlorinate the Bylaw, 2015, No. 2105 water.” The city will host a NOTICE is hereby given pursuant to Section 124 of the Community Charter, The City of White Rock Council will be considering “Council and Committee community forum on issues Procedure Bylaw, 2015, No. 2105, Amendment Bylaw, 2016, No. 2128” at the water-related March 2 at 5:30 p.m. at regular meeting to be held Monday, February 29, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. in the City the White Rock CommuHall Council Chambers located at 15322 Buena Vista Avenue, White Rock, B.C. nity Centre. The following topics are proposed to be amended within the bylaw: • Time and Location of Meetings Hollywood Cinemas • Delegations www.hollywoodcinema.ca • Conduct and Debate SHOWTIMES FEB 19 - 25, 2016 • Public Hearings / Meetings Hollywood Cinemas • General Housekeeping Items (points of clariﬁcation). CAPRICE Formerly Carprice 4 White Rock 2381 King George Blvd., Sry A full copy of the bylaw may be inspected at the City Clerk’s Ofﬁce at White 604-531-7456 Rock City Hall, 15322 Buena Vista Avenue, White Rock, BC, Monday to DEADPOOL (14A) Daily 4:30, 6:45 & 9:05 Friday between the hours of 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. or on the City’s website: *extra mat Fri-Sat-Sun 2:00 www.whiterockcity.ca

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group of six Peninsula breast-cancer survivors are in Argentina this week, sharing their love of dragon boating with dozens of their South American counterparts. The women are part of an organization called Abreast in A Boat, comprising close to 200 breast-cancer survivors who compete on various dragon-boating crews locally. They left Tuesday for Argentina, where they will be training upwards of 60 women – also breast-cancer survivors – none of whom have ever set foot inside a dragon boat. “The dragon boats were delivered to them in December, but they have not been used,” South Surrey’s Adriana Bartoli told Peace Arch News Sunday. “They’ve been practising in kayaks and canoes, but it’s much different than a dragon boat. The trip has been two years in the

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making, according to Bartoli, an Argentina native who spearheaded the initiative to bring Abreast in a Boat to South America. Bartoli, who was diagnosed in 2012 and began paddling the following year, lost three friends to breast cancer back home in the years prior to her battle with the disease. “They lived through their breast cancer

in loneliness,” Bartoli said, noting that bringing the dragon-boating “sisterhood” to Argentina will help provide support for survivors. “You’re not the only one.” Two days before leaving for Argentina, the basement of Bartoli’s home was a flurry of excitement as the group scrambled to pack everything they would need for the nearly two-week trip. They brought with them everything from paddles and life-jackets, to safety whistles and other first-aid supplies, as well as candy and T-shirts and hats emblazoned with Abreast in a Boat’s logo. The women – all members of the Deas Divas crew – will spend this coming weekend in Tigre, near the Argentinian capital of Buenos Aires, where they will train the first two teams of women on the River Plate. Next weekend, they will travel to Patagonia, where they will work with

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St. 12:45- 4 p.m. Cost, $4. Partner preferred, but not required. Call 604-5388660. Q White Rock Community Centre hosts bridge every Friday at 1 p.m. Call 604536-3463 for more info.

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The Semiahmoo Peninsula business community lost one of its most well-known members this week, after Dwayne Jacobson lost a month’s-long battle with cancer. Jacobson, 70, died Tuesday, with his wife of 44 years, Sharon, holding his hand. The Jacobsons have owned South Surrey’s Roadhouse Grille since 2002 – one of a number of Dwayne’s successful business Dwayne endeavours Jacobson through the years. In the 1980s and ’90s, he owned a Vancouver design firm that was among the biggest in the country, and also owned Haven Management Real Estate Property Management. In addition to his wife, he is survived by daughters Tammie, Kim, Shannon and Lise, 13 grandchildren and seven greatgrandchildren. A memorial service is planned for Saturday, Feb. 20, 2 p.m. at Life Church in White Rock (2265 152 St.). In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Avalon Women’s Centre – one of Dwayne’s favourite charities.

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Second Hudson rally planned A second march in honour of a young South Surrey man fatally shot by police last summer is planned for this weekend. Family and friends of Hudson Brooks plan to rally Sunday at 4 p.m., starting at 18 Avenue and 152 Street, as a continued call for justice for his death, according to a Facebook page created in his honour. Brooks, 20, was shot by RCMP officers July 18 after, according to police, a struggle ensued

between him and officers responding to reports of a man screaming outside the South Surrey RCMP detachment. Brooks died from his injuries; an officer also suffered a non-lifethreatening gunshot wound, but police later confirmed that only Hudson Brooks police-issued firearms were found at the scene. Little information has been

released about the investigation, which is being handled by the Independent Investigations Office. Family members have expressed frustration at the lack of answers about what took place. In October, upwards of 200 people took part in a march marking the three-month anniversary of Brooks’ death. – Melissa Smalley

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Celebrating Chamber of Commerce Week FEBRUARY 15 - 19, 2016 About the South Surrey & White Rock Chamber of Commerce Mission Statement: Our mission is to support the economic and social well being of our community and to be a voice for the concerns of our members.

Vision Statement: The SS/WR Chamber is committed to the economic and social well-being of the entire peninsula community and to make the area the most prosperous and favorable place to do business. Chamber efforts–such as sharing community information, supporting community events and initiatives, and peninsula business development–cultivate a sense of community, prosperity and benefit both business and residents. The South Surrey & White Rock (SSWR) Chamber of Commerce was established in 1937 to promote business and economic growth on the peninsula. The area, as well as business on the peninsula, has grown tremendously since then and, today, the Chamber continues to be an active voice in establishing the peninsula as an area of opportunity and economic well-being. In addition to providing access to resources, support and marketing opportunities necessary to facilitate a healthy business community, the SSWR Chamber initiates programs and events, works closely with local government and forms committees dedicated to proactively addressing issues of interest and concern that affect its members and the community. Through these important partnerships, the Chamber – as a collective – is able to accomplish more than an individual business or community member could on their own.

Community Involvement The SSWR Chamber supports a variety of community organizations and events, providing its members not only with opportunities to increase visibility within the community and amongst local leaders, but also a chance to give back and get involved in making a real difference in the community. Business operators know the stronger the community is, the healthier the economic outlook will be. What can the Chamber do for your business? In addition to being part of a larger, more influential “voice,” membership with the Chamber provides you with many benefits otherwise unavailable to independent small business. With over 600 members and our affiliation with the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, our combined resources and buying power enables us to take advantage of reduced rates on such things as group health benefits and merchant fees. The Chamber also stocks valuable business resource materials including business and tax guides. An important part of our mandate is to encourage and support the marketing efforts of our members. The Chamber provides monthly networking and business showcasing events, as well as numerous advertising and marketing opportunities including business listings in the Chamber’s member, community and website directories, ads in the Chamber weekly E-News Bulletin, event sponsorship, brochure placement and referrals through the Chamber office. We welcome members to take an active role in the promotion of their businesses through the Chamber. Come down and get to know our helpful staff, bring in your brochures and keep us up to date and plugged in on what’s new!

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The South Surrey & White Rock Chamber of Commerce has been the voice for business on the peninsula for over 75 years. In addition to initiating programs and events, the Chamber works closely with local government on economic issues and forms committees dedicated to proactively addressing issues that concern our members. The Chamber – as a collective – is able to accomplish more than an individual business or community member could on their own. The Chamber’s combined resources and buying power also enables members to receive reduced rates on such things as group health benefits and merchant fees. The Chamber office stocks valuable business resource materials including business and tax guides. The Chamber is heavily involved in the community and encourages members to take advantage of the many marketing opportunities it offers. Whether through community events, networking socials or its various advertising opportunities, the Chamber welcomes you to get involved and introduce your organization to other memberbusinesses, our thousands of area visitors, and the entire peninsula community.

Council Message In offering opportunities for professional development, networking, and recognition of entrepreneurial leadership, the South Surrey & White Rock Chamber of Commerce empowers our local businesses to succeed. White Rock City Council would like to thank the Chamber for their contribution in building stronger local economies by advocating and promoting small business for the past 79 years.

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* Parents who feel their child is not emotionally ready for the responsibility of a digital device can hold back on purchasing a smartphone or choose one with very limited features. Some schools set strict limits on phone usage at school, and children who go only from school to home and vice versa may not have the need for an “emergency phone” that can open up a window for trouble. • Adolescents and teens should feel comfortable talking with their parents without the fear of reprimand. Otherwise, they may hide instances of cyberbullying or not know how to broach sensitive topics like bullying. Parents can engage in conversation with their children often and stress that the doors of communication are always open. • Teens should be made aware that cyberbullying is a very real occurrence and is not just other kids “having fun” or “joking.” If behavior is repetitive and hurtful, it should be made public and addressed.

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Property transfer tax trimmed in new budget Tom Fletcher Black Press

Newly built homes worth up to $750,000 are exempt from B.C.’s property transfer tax, under changes in the provincial budget that take effect immediately. Finance Minister Mike de Jong – who

delivered his fourth provincial budget Tuesday – expects to make up most of the lost revenue by increasing the tax rate from two to three per cent on the value of homes in excess of $2 million. De Jong said the break is aimed at new

construction to stimulate new housing construction. The exemption is only available to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, and the government is resuming tracking nationality of buyers, a practice stopped in 1998.

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Prosperity fund With liquefied natural gas export projects delayed, Premier Christy Clark’s promise of a “B.C. Prosperity Fund” has been

launched with $100 million from the current budget surplus. The fund was touted in the 2013 election as a way to pay off debt starting in 2017, and reduce or even eliminate B.C.’s sales tax with revenues from five LNG plants. But with a glut of oil and gas internationally, no major project is expected to be under construction by the 2017 election. Including the fund in his 2016-17 budget, de Jong said most people would agree with “the notion that we would take a modest amount of money out of our chequing account and put it in our savings account.”

The finance ministry expects a surplus of $377 million at the end of the current fiscal year and $264 million in the fiscal year that begins April 1.

Disability benefits Income-assistance payments for people with disabilities are to increase up to $77 per month effective Sept. 1, but transit passes will no longer be covered. Bus passes have only been provided for some regions of the province, which is an unfair situation for those who can’t take advantage of transit, said de Jong.

Opposition criticizes ‘fantasy fund,’ MSP fees The BC Liberal government’s new rate rises to $78 a month starting “prosperity fund” is effectively financed next January, the latest of a series of by Medical Services Plan fees, not the increases for Canada’s only dedicated natural gas windfall promised by Pre- medical-service fees. mier Christy Clark three years Green Party leader Andrew ago, say opposition MLAs. Weaver said the MSP changes In her response to the B.C. are a “halfway step” in the budget Tuesday, NDP finance right direction. critic Carole James said relief “We see individuals and from MSP fees for lowerfamilies earning modest income families doesn’t take incomes continuing the pay effect until January 2017, the same rates as those who along with another four per are earning six-digit salaries, cent overall rate increase. and assistance remains conA new $100 million “fan- Mike de Jong tingent on an opt-in system,” tasy fund” is raised through finance minister Weaver said. MSP revenue and other fee James said contrary to de increases rising this year, James said. Jong’s description of a nation-leading Changes introduced by Finance provincial economy, B.C.’s private-secMinister Mike de Jong will exempt tor job growth is sixth among provchildren from MSP rate calculations, inces and average consumer debt is and raise the qualifying income for $10,000 higher than the national averthe full rate from $30,000 to $42,000 age. for single people. That single adult – Tom Fletcher

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Singer-songwriter Josh Bogert, a student at Elgin Park Secondary, works on a scene from Backstage, which debuts March 18 on Family Channel.

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osh Bogert’s star is on the rise: locally, nationally and – very soon – internationally. The South Surrey singer-songwriter – still just 15 years old – has signed a contract with Toronto-based Cardinal Point Records and will be going into the studio to record a first single next week. And come March 18, his face will be seen in households across Canada as a regular cast member of the Family Channel series Backstage. Produced by Fresh TV and DHX Media (known globally for such kids and familyoriented content as the Degrassi franchise) the show has also been licenced to Disney Channel for distribution in the U.S., the U.K. and many other nations, including France, Spain, Italy, Portugal, Germany, Turkey, Australia, New Zealand and countries in the Middle East and Africa. Bogert plays Miles Lennox in the 30-episode scripted series, shot docudramastyle last summer in Toronto, which follows the highs and lows in the lives of a group

of 12 talented teens attending Keaton to be a Grade 10 student at Elgin Park School of the Arts, a fictional high-prestige Secondary, where the multi-instrumentalist academy known for springboarding the is an award-winning member of the concert professional careers of young performers. band, jazz bands and combos (his trumpet“We all worked hard filming the series last playing elder brother Jonathan, 17, has also summer and I can’t wait for everyone to see made his own mark as a composer and it,” Bogert told Peace Arch News arranger for the school’s concert in an email. band and his Air Cadets ❝If you’d told me a “It’s hard to believe it’s just marching band). year ago that this around the corner!” Bogert has also been a would be happening, member Through “diary-style of the White Rock I would have said you Children’s Choir ensembles for confessionals and dramatic were crazy.❞ cliffhangers” – according to a some five years (also a whiz DHX press release – the show with digital technology, he Lori Bogert will not only document the initiated and engineered the mom characters’ pursuit of their choirs’ most recent recording). dreams, but also how they He’s also well-known locally balance them with the mundane realities of for frequent performances at open mics, school, family and the typical angst of being markets, fairs, festivals and fundraisers, and a teenager. notched up a win in last year’s Roadhouse “I’m similar to my Miles Lennox in that Live Youth Talent Search (formerly known as we are both singer/songwriter/musicians,” Diamond in the Rock). Bogert said. “It feels very surreal,” said Bogert’s mom, “The biggest difference we have is that Lori, of the latest developments in her son’s Miles is dealing with issues I’ve never had to career. “If you’d told me a year ago that this deal with in my life.” would be happening, I would have said you In his home community, Bogert continues were crazy.”

She said that Josh and the entire family (including dad Neil) are mindful of the help and mentorship he has received in White Rock and South Surrey. “We are so appreciative and grateful for all the support of everyone in the community,” she said. “Josh is growing every day and working very hard at his music,” she added. “You can have big dreams, but you have to put in the hard work.” Next month, Bogert will be doing a crosscountry tour – with fellow cast member Aviva Mongillo – promoting Backstage and Family Channel’s The Next Step, starting in Toronto on March 6 and ending in Vancouver March 12. Backstage is notable for showcasing an entirely Canadian cast of newcomers, with an original music score and episodes directed by such top music video directors as Director X (Drake, Iggy Azalea) and RT! (Snoop Dogg, Sean Paul). To follow the show on social media, visit Facebook.com/BackstageTVShow; Twitter: @backstagetvshow and Instagram: @ backstagetvshow

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‘Bare-bones’ Dancing hits stage regular Centennial Park venue. Directed by Tamara McCarthy (courtesy of the Canadian Actors Equity Association),

the play is told from the perspective of Michael (Michael Shewchuk), who remembers when he was a seven-year-old living with his mother, Christina, and her sisters, Kate, Maggie, Agnes and Rose, in rural Ireland in the summertime of 1936. The five Mundy sisters are barely able to keep food on the table, but their small town of Ballybeg in County Donegal is on the cusp of dramatic change. While war brews in Europe, their quiet, well-ordered lives are upset by the arrival of two catalytic figures in Ballybeg – brother Jack, repatriated from missionary work in South Africa, and Michael’s wandering father, Gerry. Also featured in the reading are Caitlyn McCarthy (Chris), Alexis Quednau (Rose), Kirsty Provan (Agnes), Corina Akeson (Maggie), Chantal Ethier (Kate), Dayleigh Nelson (Gerry) and Tyler Felbel (Jack). Dancing at Lughnasa was originally presented at the Abbey Theatre in Dublin in 1990, transferring to London’s National Theatre in 1991, where it won the Olivier Award for Best Play. Subsequently, it travelled to Broadway’s Plymouth Theatre, where it won the Tony Award for Best Play and was nominated for a Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Play. “These readings are gaining momentum in the theatre community, and among our supporters and patrons,” said Peninsula interim manager Mahara Sinclaire in a news release. “After a mere week of rehearsals, the director and actors provide a valuable glimpse into the process of launching a professional production. (It’s a chance to) stay for a talk-back session, sit back and enjoy a glass of wine, while learning about the choices and the challenges faced faced by director and actors.” The performance space is next to Centennial Arena at the park, at 14600 North Bluff Rd. Admission is by donation, but seating is limited. To reserve seats, email info@ peninsulaproductions. org

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Pop-up art planned for uptown The City of White Rock is looking for artists ready to pop up in ‘Pop-Up-Town’. The temporary arts studio will be created by the city in an empty retail space in uptown White Rock – a move to “facilitate and inspire new artistic and creative businesses on Johnston Road, “ according to the city’s call for proposals from individual artists – or art-making teams – issued

Wednesday. “Access to a space allows creative enterprises to test out markets with low risk and expand networks – it also often assists in foot traffic and stimulates trade through cultural tourism.” Deadline for applications is Monday, March 14. The need for studio space was noted in the city’ s Art and Culture Strategy released in 2014.

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The long wait was worth it for Tanika Bonneville. Months after flying to Ontario to attend a national tryout camp for Canada’s under-18 rugby squad – which itself came six weeks after the Elgin Park Secondary student was “long-listed” for the team – Bonneville found out last week she had made the cut. Bonneville wasn’t the only local rugby player to receive good news this week, either. South Surrey’s John Jubenville and Michael Smith were both named to Canada’s U18

men’s team, which will leave March “About a month ago, there was 22 for a rugby tour of Irea regional camp, so the land. (coaches) came to see us The team also includes here in B.C., but after that, twin brothers Joshua and the wait was really tough, Jacob Thiel – sons of forfor sure,” Bonneville said. mer Canadian national “You try to think back team star Jon Thiel, a forto the camp in October mer Bayside Shark who and remember what you now lives in Abbotsford. did, and you wonder if Bonneville’s team leaves your performance was as March 30 for a 10-day good as you’d like it to rugby tour of Europe, Tanika Bonneville be. It’s hard to remember rugby player which will include matches your competition’s peragainst England’s U18 side, formance, too, but mostly, in addition to a few yet-to-be-deter- you just think about how you did. mined opponents. “At the regional camp, I just tried

to give them what I thought they’d want, but you still don’t know, but I feel like I performed as well as I could have.” Bonneville found out she made the team after receiving a phone call last week, but said she didn’t truly believe it – and waited to tell some people the good news – until she saw her name listed on an official Rugby Canada press release. “That’s when the stress level definitely went down,” she said. Bonneville will be one of the youngest players on the Team Canada roster, but she has no shortage of international experience – nor

will she be intimidated playing against older competition. Bonneville played for Team BC’s U16 team for three years, and last February she played alongside older provincial players at a sevena-side tournament in Las Vegas. As well, in the spring of 2014, when she was 14, she also suited up for a U15 boys team that travelled to Bermuda for an exhibition rugby tour. “Being around those kind of high-level athletes again is going to be great, and I’m really looking forward to a great experience playing with those girls,” she said.

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Ten months after his first start in the National Hockey League, Laurent Brossoit played his second game in goal for the Edmonton Oilers on a Hockey Night in Canada telecast Saturday night. Playing at Rexall Place in Edmonton against the Winnipeg Jets, the Cloverdale Minor Hockey alum made 32 saves but lost 2-1 in a shootout. “I felt pretty good for the most part,” said Brossoit. “There’s still some things I want to tidy up at this level. But for the most part, I felt good. It feels good to get a point but shootouts are something I’m pretty confident in so it’s kind of frustrating losing a point that way.” Drafted in the sixth round of the 2011 NHL Entry Draft by the Calgary Flames, the 22-year-old Brossoit has played 127 games for four teams in the ECHL or American Hockey League over the past three seasons. Traded by the Flames to the Oilers early i see page 28

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The Wenatchee Wild may have showed up late to South Surrey Arena Sunday afternoon, but they wasted little time scoring once they finally did hit the ice. The Wild were delayed in arriving at the Valentine’s Day contest against the Surrey Eagles due to the team’s bus breaking down en route from Washington, but despite the travel hiccup – plus an abbreviated pre-game warm-up – Wenatchee forward Charlie Combs scored just 57 seconds into the game, and then Dakota Raabe made it 2-0 less than two minutes later. In the second period, the visitors – who sit in second place in the BC Hockey League’s Mainland Division – scored twice more, with Bryan Yoon and Brandon Puricelli finding the back of the net.

The third period was much of the same, with the Wild – who’ve been undefeated against the last-place Eagles this year, despite some close calls – scoring twice more to escape town with a 6-0 shutout victory. Wenatchee goaltender Chase Perry stopped all 23 shots en route to his fifth shutout of the season. Veteran netminder Justin Laforest stopped 35 shots for the Eagles. After a recent schedule that has included plenty of three-games-in-one-weekend stretches, this past one was a bit lighter for the Birds, whose only other game last week – aside from the Wenatchee loss – was a rare midweek tilt at South Surrey Arena against the division rival Langley Rivermen, which the home side lost 4-2. Langley took a 1-0 lead in the first period on a goal from Justin Szeto, and Zac Masson

made it 2-0 in the second period. The Eagles fought back to tie the game in the third period, however, after back-to-back goals from Brett Stewart – who fired a rocket from the blue-line that beat Rivermen goalie Nick Trenciansky – and captain Paul McAvoy, the tie didn’t hold up before the final buzzer. Langley’s John Schuldt broke the deadlock with 3:17 left in the game and Zach Bleuler iced it with an empty-netter to give the visitors the two-goal margin of victory. This Friday begins the Eagles’ final set of weekend home games of the season, with a 7 p.m. tilt set against the Cowichan Valley Capitals. On Sunday at 4 p.m., Surrey hosts the Alberni Valley Bulldogs. Sunday is also fan-appreciation night, which includes a post-game skate for young fans, as well as an autograph session with the players.

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ning, giving up the game’s first goal but rallying for a 3-1 lead after one period. Christian Bosa scored twice, with Justin De Vos adding a shorthanded goal. Ilijah Colina and Josh Bruce extended the lead to 5-1 early in the second period, and when Bosa completed his hat trick midway through the game, Valley West was up 6-2. Vancouver got one goal back late in the second, and tallied twice in the third period, but weren’t able to score a tying goal. James Malm assisted on three of the six Valley West goals. “We took the game for granted at 6-2 and lost our focus,” said Leung. “It was a good lesson for us to learn while still pulling out the two points.” After a poor finish Saturday, the Hawks started slow Monday night at the Langley Events Cen-

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People seek the long-term benefit of home ownership By Nicolle Hodges Whether you are a millennial looking to move out, or you’re planning for retirement, we all want a place to call home. While January tends to see a slow down, so far demand for Fraser Valley homes hasn’t let up at all. The MLS® HPI benchmark price of a Fraser Valley single family detached home in January was $689,300 – an increase of 20.6 per cent compared to January 2015 when it was $571,700. “When I bought my house in 1995 I paid $159,000,” says 51-year-old Petra Niemeyer. “This year's property assessment is about $345,000 a $5,000 increase compared to last year. I rent rooms so I can afford the mortgage and have the luxury of having a backyard and a garden.” Niemeyer plans to use her home as her retirement plan, which isn’t an uncommon option for many like her who have yet to contribute to an RRSP. That being said, knowing what she does now about the market, if she could give her 20-year-old self one piece of advice it would be to save, save, save. “Owning a house is definitely a luxury many can't afford,” she says. “I believe that some cultures have it right by living together with family or having a suite in the basement as a mortgage helper.” The average price of a home in Abbotsford is $509,100; in Surrey prices sit at $690,200 and in Langley it's $698,400. For millennials entering the market, Jorda Maisey, President of the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board says that realistically, a twenty-

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#215 - 1442 BLACKWOOD STREET • WHITE ROCK • $230,000 Two bedroom, one bath. Shared laundry. Small pet, no age restrictions, no rentals. Large storage locker, one parking. Karen Conyers 604-240-3377 Sotheby's International Realty

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16347 - 25TH AVENUE • $1,297,000 MORGAN HEIGHTS Cul-de-sac home built by Benchmark homes, numerous upgrades. Great room style with open plan, plank-style hardwood flooring, gourmet kitchen with stainless steel appliances and granite counters, 3 bdrms. and open area up, den on main, finished bsmt. with 4th bdrm. Home is in excellent condition. Walk to everything in the Grandview/ Morgan Crossing shopping areas. Bernie Scholz 604-531-1111 HomeLife Bernie Scholz Agencies

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#105 - 2533 - 152ND STREET • BISHOPS GREEN • $750,000 End unit one level rancher townhome, 2 bdrms. plus family room. Walnut eng. floors, granite kitchen, updated light fixtures, designer paint colours, Murphy bed and desk, i/g sprinklers, oversized sunny, private deck, 2-car garage. Best location, quiet, steps to clubhouse with pool, hot tub, guest suites, billiards, workshop. Well-run strata, complex has new roofs, new garage doors, meticulous landscaping. Pet ok, age restricted 45+. Shelley Mare 604-803-1316 HomeLife Benchmark Realty Corp.

15376 COLUMBIA AVENUE • $1,398,000 • WHAT A VIEW! OPEN Cute 2 level home with fantastic views from both levels. Upper/ SATURDAY lower suites have both been maintained well, some updating. FEB. 20 Live, rent, build. 2:00-4:00 Lots of potential here! P.M. Robert Doolan 604-767-3243 Hugh & McKinnon

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#1 - 1830 SOUTHMERE CRESCENT • $590,000 1495 sq.ft. 3 bedroom, 2 bath townhouse. Features master bedroom on the main and an eat-in kitchen. Patricia Pousette 604-531-1909 Hugh & McKinnon Realty Ltd.

17213 ZERO AVE. • $1,588,000 • BUILDERS/INVESTORS ALERT OPEN Great development opportunity, 1/2 acre corner in Pacific SATURDAY Douglas. Excellent holding, investment or develop now! Close FEB. 20 to ocean, park, border, golf. Solid, cute, clean partially updated 2:00-4:00 3-level split 4 bdrm. on treed lot. Green belt across street. P.M. Lorraine Cauley 604-889-4874 Royal LePage Northstar

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15771 CLIFF AVE. • $1,488,000 • SPECTACULAR OCEAN VIEW! And view of Mt. Baker. Two-storey, full of character, 7118 sq. ft. southfacing lot. Hold, rent, or build your dream home. Deck with hot tub. Close to shops, schools, hospital. Homeowners open to renting back. Existing suite not used in years, requires minor work and appliances to be functional. Wendy Lee 604-531-1909 Hugh & McKinnon Realty Ltd.

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#216 - 2239 - 152ND ST. • WOW! • ONLY $179,900 • MUST BE SOLD! Unbelievable value for this beautiful, bright, spacious 2 bdrm., 1 bath, 825 sq.ft. condo. Large living room, separate dining area, large master bdrm., south exposed, move-in condition. Great building features games room, lounge, library, socially friendly atmosphere. Age 55+. Bryan Boyce PREC 604-538-8888 Sutton Group West Coast Realty

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#1606 - 15152 RUSSELL AVE. • MIRAMAR TOWER A • $599,900 Two bedroom, two bath, NE corner. One parking stall, rentals allowed, two small pets. No age restrictions. Clean, ready to move into. Karen Conyers 604-240-3377 Sotheby's International Realty

#203 - 1410 BLACKWOOD STREET • WHITE ROCK • $249,000 One bedroom, one bath, and den. Wood-burning fireplace. In-suite laundry. No age restrictions. No pets. No rentals. One parking, storage. Karen Conyers 604-240-3377 Sotheby's International Realty

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Diane has lived and worked in the White Rock area since 1972. She became a Realtor in 1986, following 14 years of customer service with Safeway. Diane took time away from her Real Estate career when she purchased White Rock Party Rentals. Following the sale of that company, she went on to work as Constituency Assistant to Gordon Hogg, our local MLA. In 2007, Diane relicensed and has returned to her very successful career in Real Estate. We are very pleased to have her join the team at Seaside. Buying or selling, contact Diane today for all your real estate requirements, cell 604-803-0424.

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HINCKS, Darren Our hearts are heavy with sadness and shock after losing a loving father and devoted partner so unexpectedly. Darren Hincks passed away suddenly Feb. 10, 2016 at the tender age of 47 in Aldergrove. Darren was born in Edmonton, AB on Oct. 23, 1968. Important to him was reading, with a special interest for Hunter S. Thompson, wilderness camping, and raising his son Hunter, turning him into a wonderful young man. He is survived by son Hunter (Melissa), loving partner Holly, step sons Dalen and Lukas, brothers Bryan (Kiersten), Kevin (Carla), father Don (Faye), and step father Eric. A celebration of his life will take place Feb 21st at 2:00 pm at Murrayville Hall 21667 48th Ave. Langley BC.

THOMPSON, Penelope Gail

September 21, 1942 - February 13, 2016 It is with great sadness that Penny’s family announces her passing after her long fight with cancer. A near perfect wife, a beautiful lady, an amazing and loving mother will be missed by her husband of 42 years Bryce, sons Thomas (Helen) and Chad (Jennie), grandson (Colton), daughter Heather (Dave), and many family and friends. Predeceased by her parents Lloyd and Joan Steele, and her brother Thomas. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that a donation be made in her name to the Canadian Cancer Society and/or the MS Society.

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Dwayne Trueman May 28, 1946 - February 16, 2016 Dwayne, born May 28, 1946 in Edmonton Alberta, went to Heaven February 16, 2016 with his wife of 44 1/2 years, Sharon holding his hand. Dwayne went all too early after a very courageous battle with Mesothelioma cancer for 7 months. Dwayne is survived by his faithful wife Sharon, 4 daughters Tammie (Cliff), Kim (Paul), Shannon (David) and Lise (Paul), their 13 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren and 1 more on the way! To say Dwayne has left a giant hole in this community is an understatement. Forever the entrepreneur, Dwayne had one of the largest Design firms in Vancouver in the 80’s/90’s, #10 in all of Canada for volume of work/contracts. He owned several other business that correlated to his design firm. He owned Haven Management Real Estate Property Management with his wife Sharon for almost 20 years, and they have owned and operated the Roadhouse Grille here in South Surrey (1781 King George Blvd) since 2002. Dwayne was hands-on and could frequently be seen jumping on the garbage in the bins, cleaning the parking lot and fixing things that just needed a little shimmy here and there!! His hugs are legendary and his compassion had no boundaries. Dwayne was involved with several Ministries over the years and took several Mission trips giving and loving on thousands. His impact and legacy are far reaching. His legacy will live on through his large family and through the many works he has started and inspired. He was a huge supporter of our local youth and this years Youth Talent Search Competition (at the Roadhouse Grille this Spring) will be dedicated to Dwayne’s memory. Memorial Service will be held at 2:00pm on Saturday February 20th at Life Church, 2265 152nd Street, White Rock. In lieu of flowers please donate to Avalon Women’s Centre in White Rock, one of Dwayne’s favourite local charities.

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COULSON, Terry Ross June 15, 1949 - February 12, 2016

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Rumor has it that none of us escapes death. Apparently, Marie did not get this memo. From her diagnosis of Stage IV cancer in 2012 until her exit from this world, Marie defied this universal law time and time again. This – to show her optimistic outlook and determination to enjoy life with her many loved ones. Per her strong wish, she passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family in White Rock, BC on February 3, 2016. Marie will be sorely missed but never forgotten by her devoted husband of 55 years, Barrie; her children Anne Marie (Tom) Hawkins; Riley (Allison); and Clare, as well as her grandchildren Connor, Drew and Hannah; and family pets, Guinness and Casey. Marie is also survived by her four siblings, Doreen (Leslie) Dewart; John Brennan; Teresa (Bob) Sparrow; and Joyce (Phil) Cels. Their strong bond buoyed one another to the present day. As a young girl, she enjoyed sports and the outdoors, particularly speed skating and cheerleading. Later she became the feisty and compassionate woman we would all know her by. Marie graduated from the St. Boniface School of Nursing in Winnipeg as a registered nurse in 1958. While furthering her education as a psychiatric nurse at the Saskatchewan Hospital in North Battleford, she met the love of her life, Barrie on a blind date. Together they raised three children in North Battleford, where they made their home and most of their friends until 2010. During those years Marie continued as a nurse at the local Union Hospital then in Home Health as a manager and lastly, in the role she was most proud of, as a palliative nurse in the North Battleford community. Her compassion for others was a core quality that helped many others depart this world with peace and dignity. Having always enjoyed the beauty of BC and wanting to be closer to their children who now dotted the West coast, Marie and Barrie moved to White Rock, which they thoroughly enjoyed. Marie’s family would like to thank all the health care professionals for their excellent care, especially Dr. Christian Kollmannsberger and Dr. Peter Pavlovich of the BC Cancer Agency; Dr. Edward Chang, Dr. Charles Scudamore, Dr. Mildred Chang, Dr. Sonia Singh, Dr. Stanislav Romashin; the Peace Arch Hospital and the Fraser Health Authority, particularly White Rock Home Health, including Sue Peck and Dr. Arja Moreau. Marie valued personal growth above all. She will continue to serve as an incredibly strong role model to us all for how to love life and live it to the fullest. Not too bad for a tenacious girl from St. Boniface. Sweet Marie, may you be at peace and on your next great adventure! A celebration of Marie’s Life will be held in early spring in White Rock, BC. Condolences may be shared at www.victoryfuneralcentre.ca.

Robert Douglas Malcolm died peacefully on February 7, 2016 at the age of 77 with his wife and daughter by his side. Bob was born to Elizabeth Stephenson and Floyd Malcolm in Regina, Saskatchewan. He spent his early years in Regina and then moved with his family to Victoria, BC where he grew up in James Bay. Bob married Rae, his wife of 53 years and after their daughter Krista was born, resided in Brentwood Bay. Bob was a forward thinker and with a dream to one day live by the water, he built a home for his family on Cordova Bay beach where they lived for over 40 years. The view overlooking Mount Baker and the Gulf Islands remained one of his most cherished memories. In 2014, Bob and Rae moved to South Surrey where they enjoyed treasured times with Krista and granddaughters Haley and Tara. Bob began his career in construction and in the late 1970’s, established Malcolm Construction Ltd., an underground servicing company which he ran for many years. In the early 1990’s, he diversified into property development, building a retirement park which continues to operate today. Bob was an avid golfer and a member of the Royal Colwood Golf Club for over 50 years. He was known for his fun and competitive spirit, and as his friends would heartily agree, no match for Bob was complete without a game of cards. Bob and Rae enjoyed the game together and a golf course was always part of their travels – Hawaii, Hong Kong, New Zealand, Scotland and Arizona were among their favorite destinations. Bob will be remembered by his family and many dear friends as truly one of a kind – one of integrity, kindness, generosity, charisma and strength. He had a quick wit and his warmth and easy smile filled a room. Predeceased by his parents and stepfather and mentor, Darryl Stephenson, Bob will be lovingly remembered by his wife Rae, daughter Krista, cherished granddaughters Haley and Tara and beloved dog, Murphy; his sister Sharon (Aubrey), nephew Julian and nieces, Nadine and Alexandra; brother-in-law Alan (Barb) and nieces Julie and Marie; sister-in-law Val (Bryan) and nieces Lynn and Shannon. Special thanks to the nurses on 4th Floor Medical and Drs. Mildred Chang and Daniel Beegan for the exceptional care Bob received in Peace Arch Hospital. Our family also thanks our friends Lydia and Becky and the staff at Whitecliff Retirement Residence for their kindness and support. A Celebration of Bob’s Life will be held on March 18, 2016 at Royal Colwood Golf Club in Victoria, BC, from 2:00pm to 4:00pm. In lieu of flowers, to fund research into Lewy Body Dementia, donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of BC.

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After a lengthy struggle with his health our brother sadly passed on February 12th 2016. Terry lived a life of hard trials beginning with a bout of polio at the age of 3. Only through the doctors and nurses and the help of the iron lung did he beat the disease. He grew up just like a normal child joining Cubs and Boy Scouts and loved being outdoors at any given moment. He joined his brothers Richard (Rick) and Gordon (Butch) in the White Rock Swimming Association each summer with friends and family of the organization until the age of 16. A highlight for Terry was going to the end of pier and diving in the old Tank, as it was called. If he wasn’t there he would be cheering his brothers on in the competitions. Terry was an avid collector of vinyl records with over 500 in his collection, which he donated to a radio station in New Westminister around 1980. Terry landed a job with White Rock Sun Newspaper where he enjoyed the work and his fellow workers. He later did landscaping for Sunrise Landscaping and worked until he could no longer, due to his back pain. I believe that was his favorite job ever. He had a wonderful green thumb and all locals loved seeing and chatting to him. Terry might complain about the state of the world, but he never complained about his own personal health. Terry was predeceased by his Parents, Ross and Nora Coulson, and sister-in-law Dorothy Ann Coulson(Kenski). Surviving are his brothers Richard of Houston, B.C., and Gordon and his wife Juanita of Sunset Beach, North Carolina. We would like to thank all the Doctors and Nurses who cared for Terry during his long fight. Terry will be deeply missed and never forgotten. He was our Rock. Celebration of Life will be held at 2345 Cranley Drive at the clubhouse, on March 5th 2016, at 11:00 a.m.

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Born in Hadley Wood, England, Beth passed away peacefully at her White Rock home just one month shy of her 91st birthday. Predeceased by her husband Sydney, she will be greatly missed by her extended family, sons Bryan (Anne), Andrew (Alison) and John along with her 5 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Beth was proud to serve with the WRNS in WWII, stationed at Bletchley Park. She met Sydney in England on a blind date and they emigrated to Vancouver in 1956. Beth worked for Woodward’s Oakridge for 20 years. After Sydney passed away, Beth moved to White Rock where she lived happily for 26 years surrounded by family and friends. She enjoyed good conversation, a good joke and any meal she didn’t have to cook! The family are grateful for the many home care workers who helped with Mom’s care. A celebration of life will be held at St. John’s Presbyterian Church, 1480 George St, White Rock on Saturday, February 20th at 2pm.

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

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PENINSULA Window Cleaning

FENCING

FENCES, DECKS, Home Construction & Repairs Proudly serving White Rock / South Surrey for over 10yrs. Lic. & Ins.

778-883-4262

Volunteer in support of your hospital!

Part-time, small vehicle required. Door to Door Delivery, Wednesday, Thursday & Fridays.

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All Your Cleaning Needs

ADULTS NEEDED TO DELIVER

the Surrey Leader and the Surrey Now.

ELECTRICIAN - Dana Thompson Over 24yrs exp. Res/Comm. Free est. Bonded. #14758 604-353-1519

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

Earn Extra $

Please call 604-575-5342

Steve Scott - Ad Manager Peace Arch News #200 - 2411 - 160th St., Surrey, BC V3S 0C8 or email to steve.scott@peacearchnews.com

HELP WANTED

CARRIERS

CHILDREN

Please send your resume with cover letter by Friday, March 11, 2016 to:

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HELP WANTED

604-720-9244

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

A MAID 2 CLEAN

Please visit www.pahfoundation.ca/gala to apply online or contact Ashleigh Morriss at 604.535.4520.

Jim’s Mowing Business for Sale Call 310-JIMS (5467)

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Expert In Electrical Repairs & Troubleshooting • Panel Upgrades • Reno’s * Guart. Work * Licensed * Bonded * BBB Approved ~ No job too small ~

Call Susan 778-899-0941

Volunteer support is required for a variety of roles May 13 - 15, 2016 with event set-up, event-night support and event tear-down. Must be 19+.

(604)538-8687

SCOTGUARD ELECTRICAL LTD.

FOR ALL YOUR Cleaning Needs Wkly, bi-wkly, monthly. Exc rates. 20 Yrs exp. Jane (604)831-0765

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

ELECTRICAL

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

ALL GREEN CLEANING

E & M MAINTENANCE WINDOW WASHING

Advertising Sales Consultant

Call Friendly Benjamin @ 604-230-7928

*** GET READY FOR SPRING *** Book before February 28th for 15% Off your 1st Full House Clean

TRAVEL

H.T.N’T. Service

FLATTEN POPCORN CEILINGS *No Scraping *No Sanding *NO MESS Just a beautiful modern ﬂat ceiling!!

QUALIFIED EXP. CLEANERS $22/hour. Senior’s discount ($20/hr) Insured. Full or partial clean. One hour or more. Call (778)953-2140

CHRISTINE’S CLEANING. Reas. & Honest. You won’t be disappointed. References. Call 604-328-3733.

FRANCHISE

DRYWALL

PROFESSIONAL CARPET CLEANING

236

WA GARDEN, 17535 40 Ave., Sry F/T farm workers req: weed, plant, packing,harvest. Ability to operate farm machinery an asset. No skill, exp, educ.req. 40 hrs/wk. $10.59/hr. Start Mar.15,2016. 604-313-1133.

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Full Armour Carpet Care 604 - 418 - 0555

VOLUNTEERS

Gala Volunteers Needed

CARPET CLEANING

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

DEAD LEVEL Construction Ltd. Complete Drywall Work - $500 min. Bob 604-830-1322 www.deadlevel.ca BBB Accredited Member

admin@whiterockrealestate.ca

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66 109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Please send cover letter and resume to Attention: Barb at:

Kristy 604.488.9161

TRAVEL

109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

WITH EXPERIENCE required immediately for busy White Rock/South Surrey Real Estate office.

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

778-588-7049 Julie@LawyersWest.ca www.LawyersWest.ca

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F/T RECEPTIONIST

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

If YES, call or email for FREE initial legal consultation and protect your right to compensation.

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

142 OFFICE SUPPORT/CLERKS

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

PSYCHIC CIRCLE WINTER FAIR *Palm *Tarot *ESP Semiahmoo Shopping Centre, White Rock

EDUCATION

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

SEMI-RETIRED contractor will do small concrete jobs. Patio’s, sidewalks, driveway’s. Re & re old or damaged concrete. Ken 604-307-4923 .aaa lawn 604-542-1349

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APPLIANCE REPAIRS Peace Arch Appliance Service to fridges, stoves, washers, dryers & dishwashers. Reasonable. Also Appliance Removal Call Mark (604)536-9092 Can’t get the car in the garage? Sell unwanted items in the Classiﬁeds today! 604-575-5555

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS

SHELL BUSEY’S Home Improvements

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

ALL RENOVATIONS** HOMES, TOWNHOUSES & CONDOS

CALL TODAY FOR A FREE ESTIMATE The Matchmaker where buyers and sellers meet.

www.askshell.com

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

Serving the Lower Mainland

604.542.2236

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 329 PAINTING & DECORATING

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

DHALIWAL GARDENING AND LANDSCAPING

778-322-2378 Lower Mainland 604-996-8128 Fraser Valley Running this ad for over 12yrs

PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299

10% off with this ad 20% off Regular Lawn Maint. Repairs & Reno’s, Sundecks & Additions, New Homes

ELECT SERVICES

European Quality Workmanship

Tree Pruning, Topping & Removal Hedge Trimming ~ Drainage

Full Landscape & Maintenance Services Insured ~ WCB Over 25 yrs Exp.

*Free Estimate *Seniors Discount

Call 778-245-5006

DEAD LEVEL Construction Ltd. Complete Home Reno’s, Additions, Shops/Garages - from start to ﬁnish Suite Legalization Specialist WE DO IT ALL! www.deadlevel.ca Call Bob at 604-830-1322 BBB Accredited Member

Delivery or pick up Surrey location

288

604-644-1878

300

FOR A BEAUTIFUL GARDEN Garden Design & Installation • Fall Clean-Up • Maintenance

320

604-512-4525 www.gardenbuds.ca

LANDSCAPING

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

CHAMPION SERVICES • Power Washing • Gutter Cleaning • Roof Cleaning • Window Cleaning 30 Years experience! For Prompt Service Call

Simon 604-230-0627 283A

HANDYPERSONS

HOME REPAIR, CARPENTRY & DESIGN

✔ Minor electrical & plumbing ✔ Painting ✔ Baseboard ✔ Fence & Drywall Repairs ✔ Custom woodwork ✔ Hood Fan Installation

Helping Seniors My Specialty 604 - 916 - 0739 AT YOUR SERVICE. Carpentry, Concrete, Painting, Rubbish Removal. Call Dave (604)999-5056

Your local Classifieds Solution.

2 Bdrm ~ 2nd Floor Corner Unit. $985/mo **Strictly NO SMOKING building, suite or balcony**

Heat & Hot water incl

MISC. WANTED

No elevator - 7 Unit building No Pets. Adult Oriented.

(604)536-8428

WHITE ROCK; 1 BDRM near all amens. Mar 1st. N/S. $725 incl gas heat & hot water. 604-589-7818 WHITE ROCK. Lrg 1 bdrm ste adult bldg, 1 prkg, near shops. Incl heat & hotwtr. NP/NS Call 604-596-9977 WHITE ROCK. Sunny & bright 1 bdrm suite. Inc heat & prkg. NS/NP Avail. now. 604-535-0925

WHITE ROCK SUNSET VILLA

Large 1 Bedroom D/W in unit. Concrete building.

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

$950 incls. HEAT & H/W.

Wanstalls Tactical & Sporting Arms

1 block from Semiahmoo Mall. Available January 1

Wanted: ROYAL ALBERT CHINA, all patterns, Old Country Roses etc. Call: (604)308-7267

Call for appt to view 778.878.0782

736

HOMES FOR RENT

hemibooks@yahoo.com

More than 30 Years Experience of True Craftsmanship

We make housecalls!

REAL ESTATE

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

Call us for a Free Estimate and Add Real Value to Your Home.

625

604-657-0658

countourpainting@yahoo.ca

FOR SALE BY OWNER

Abbotsford Condo, Regency Park, 15th floor - amazing views, 1085sf, 2 bdrms, 2 baths, high ceilings, insuite laundry, 2 parking spots, lots of amenities, central area. $284,000. Call (604)703-5263

One Call Does it ALL

Homelife Pen. Property 604-536-0220

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

741

B & B MOBILE SERVICES

604-536-6620

SUNDECKS

*ROSEMARY CENTRE 3388 Rosemary Hts Cres.

www.BBmoving.ca

2nd ﬂoor ofﬁce space 301 sq/ft

MIRACLE MOVING Licensed - Bonded - Fully Equip. Residential Commercial, 1-3 Men Local & Long Distance Moves Start $45/hr ~ All size trucks Free estimate/Senior Discount www.miraclemoving.ca

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

Call Blake or Brian (604)816-1653

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

~We accept Visa & Mastercard~

Member of Better Business Bureau

AFFORDABLE MOVERS

Vincent 543-7776

WCB INSURED

www.affordablemoversbc.com

From $45/Hr.

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

D interior & exterior reno’s D rot repair & restoration D Decks D Fences & much more. * Free estimates.

Licensed, Insured, WCB

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

604 - 720 - 2009

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PLUMBING

Free Estimate/Senior Discount Residential~Commercial~Pianos

• Basement Suites • Plumbing • Electrical • Kitchens • Baths • Drywall • Painting • Texture • Patches • Flooring • Mouldings • Much More

PETS

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

*WCB *Licensed *Insured

Bathroom repairs, reno’s, taps + sink, shower, tiling, ﬂooring laminate. Painting, drywalling, basement reno’s, door & window trim, baseboard, back splashes, cabinets, range hoods, fence & deck repair + replace, pressure washing & more. Call Robert 778-227-7779

A-1 Ceramics, Marble, Glass blocks Install/Repair. Res./Comm. 20 yrs exp. Peter’s Tile 604-209-0173

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

TOTAL RENOVATIONS

Honest, reliable, quality work at good prices. Fully insured.

TILING

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

Repair, Replace, Remodel...

Handyman from Newfoundland

373B

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329 PAINTING & DECORATING

506

APPLIANCES

Interior / Exterior Specialist Flooring, Tiling, Finishing • Fully Insured • Top Quality • Quick Work • Free Estimates

Milan 604-724-3832 287

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

604-575-5555...Call Us Now!

✭ 604-312-7674 ✭ ✭ 604-507-4606 ✭ 545

FUEL

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

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

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

www.mpbconstruction.com

ACTIVE SENIOR 1 Bdrm & 2 Bdrms. Well maintained Concrete High Rise in White Rock close to shopping.

GARAGE SALES

Estate Sale - South Surrey House full of quality furniture. Also Antiques, china, dishes & misc. By appt only. (604)535-8199

560

MISC. FOR SALE

BRAND NEW KANGEN Alkaline WATER MACHINE, hooks up to tap in 5 minutes, removes chorline, manganese, lead, etc. Makes over 300 gallons a day. Steal for $1300 with guarantee. 604-619-5501

751

UTILITIES INCLUDED. NS/NP

SUITES, UPPER

WHITE ROCK 2bdr +den, updated main floor of house with full bath, F/P. N/S. Available March 1st. $1600 + 2/3 utils. 604-802-9195

TRANSPORTATION

Swimming Pool & All Amenities.

845

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

The Scrapper

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.

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

MARINE

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

Furnaces, Boilers, Hot Water Heating, Hotwater Tanks, Drain/Duct Cleaning & Plumbing Jobs.

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

SUITES, LOWER

WHITE Rock 14th/Kent, 975 sq.ft. 2 bdrm, brand new ste, lndry incl, NP NS. $1500 incl util. 604-710-2911

APARTMENT/CONDO

Peace Arch Appliance

A Gas Fitter ✭ Plumber

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706

Call: 604-363-4631

.604.536.2216 www.bhserviceplumbing.org 1 Room-$89/Rm Incl Benjamin Moore Paint. Dave, 604-614-3416

D&M Painting & Renovations

750

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

PETS

www.starttoﬁn.ca

Dan 778-837-0771

RENTALS

LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE

604-537-4140

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

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.

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

START TO FINISH CONTRACTING

OFFICE/RETAIL OFFICE SPACES

372

FAMILY OWNED SINCE 1973

TOPSOIL & GRAVEL

GUTTER & ROOF CLEANING Moss Removal. WCB 20 Years Exp. 604-341-5831

White Rock - 1371 Fir St.

HILLCREST VILLA

WE BUY RECORDS & BOOKS Hemingway’s

1-4 Bedroom • Internals •• Small & Big Moves • Internals SingleItems Items •• Packing •• Single Packing Supplies Supplies

Excavators, Backhoes, Bobcats & Dump Trucks for hire

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

778-999-2803

Interior & Exterior Painting Commercial & Residential Crown Moulding Installation

MOVING & STORAGE

s r

Jay 604-857-1959

Johnson

APARTMENT/CONDO

33765 Essendene Ave. Abbotsford ~ 604-855-1894

MOVING?

Call 604-575-5555

*Seniors Disc. *Insured *28 yrs.

All Rubbish, Junk & Recycling needs.

LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE

To Place An Ad

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

Residential / Commercial

• Respectful • Reliable • Responsible • Affordable Rates

RENE’S SPRAY & BRUSH PAINTING 778-855-5361 Danish Quality

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

Taylored Landscape Maintenance and Design. Lawn, garden and landscape maintenance. Spring cleanup specials. 604 442 6749

SUPREME HEDGES

on re-painting or

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

HOME REPAIRS

563

Have Unwanted Firearms?

3 rooms $299

REPAINT SPECIALIST

www.paintitﬁxit.ca

706

GENEROUS Prices Paid for Antiques & Fine Art, Collectibles, Silver, Furniture, Vintage lighting etc. Est. 1990 We purchase for collectors & the film industry. We make House calls & free evaluations. Call David 604 716 8032. www.britishfineartandantiques.ca

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

Call Sunny,778-893-1786

Commercial • Residential

RENTALS

MISC. FOR SALE

~ FREE ESTIMATES ~

Always Reddy Rubbish Removal

Free Estimates

604-889-8424

560

SENIORS DISCOUNT

Call Mitch 604-813-9104

20% discount

• Painting • Renovations • Repairs

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

Household / Construction

A1 BATH RENO’S. Bsmt Suites, Drywall, Patios, Plumbing, Siding, Fencing, Roofing, Landscaping, etc. Joe 604-961-9937.

Covered Storage.

604-531-5935

RUBBISH REMOVAL

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

.A Ram Gardening All Lawn care, Free Estimates, Lawn Cuts, Aerating, Weeding, Hedge Trimming, Pruning, Moss Control, Bark MulchCall Paul (778)316-3054

“ Let’s us ﬁx what someone else tried to ﬁx. “

RUBBISH REMOVAL

PRISM PAINTING CO.

Per Molsen 604-575-1240

Interior & Exterior. Additions, Repairs & Strata Improvements. Also fences, decks, sheds, garages & wood planters. 604-690-3327

MUSHROOM MANURE

356

Cloverdale High Performance paint. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring.

VECTOR RENO’S

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

Hot & Cold: WCB, Liability Insured hydro-tech.ca ~ 778-928-6768

(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls

CONTRACT OR HOURLY FREE ESTIMATES 28 YEARS IN BUSINESS

PRESSURE WASHING

Hydro Tech Power Washing

2 coats any colour

INTERIOR/EXTERIOR

Call Joe 604-220-4442

341

www.paintspecial.com

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

Comm/Res, Free Estimates.

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

920

KIWANIS PARK PLACE 12850 26th Ave. Surrey 55+ Crescent Beach

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

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

Call 604-536-0379

MOORAGE

BOAT House For Sale at the Blaine Marina In Blaine WA. Will handle 42’ L x 15’ W x 15’ H. Concrete dock, Monitored Sprinkler System, Insurance, Security, Power & Water, Lighting,Curtain, Easy Access, Free Parking, Condo Association in Place. Condo. Fees 1,000.00/Year, Moorage $552.00/Month Asking $25,000.00 USD 604 542 9466, trevor_maralda@yahoo.com

Classifieds work. An economical solution to advertise your service!

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2015 NISSAN MICRA GET UP TO

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STANDARD DARD RATE FINANCE CASH

FINANCE/LEASE

500

LOYALTY DOLLARS

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2015 NISSAN VERSA NOTE GET UP TO

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500

LOYALTY DOLLARS

OFFER ENDS FEB. 29TH 1 EXTRA DAY TO SAVE ON REMAINING

2015 NISSAN SENTRA GET UP TO

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STANDARD RATE FINANCE CASH

FINANCE/LEASE

500

LOYALTY DOLLARS

Preowned Micras 2 only $9995 No freight or PDI Add auto & air for $1,995

ON REMAINING

2015 NISSAN ALTIMA GET UP TO

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3,000 0%

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KING GEORGE NISSAN 604-536-3644

RICES BC BEST P T A ONLY

14948 32 Ave Div, South Surrey • www.kinggeorgenissan.com All prices are net of all incentives and taxes OAC. * 5 Years Free Maintenance = Scheduled Oil Changes and Tire Rotations 5 years/100,000 kms

2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Auto, 4 dr, luxury pkg, navi, heated seats.

56,800

2005 Mercedes-Benz M-Class SUV

4 dr, 161,830 km, auto, AWD. Fully serviced!

9,988

2013 Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

6,950

4 door, 71,650 km, CVT trans. 8 to choose from, all years, all models. from

2002 VW Golf GLS 2.0L

4 door, auto, 3 to choose from

from

3,688

2011 Infiniti FX35 Power Rear Liftgate SUV AWD

4 drs, 70,600 km, auto. 3 Luxury SUVs to choose from

27,888

2013 Nissan Murano LE Platinum

29,028 km, AWD 4x4. Every option! 6 preowned to choose from from

7,950

2003 Volvo Xc90 T6 SUV

4 door, 4 speed auto. All trade-ins welcome!

8,988

2012 Infiniti G37 Premium AWD

4 drs, 41,902 km. 3 G37X AWD Luxury Sedans to choose from

27,888

2013 smart fortwo Coupe

2 dr, 5 speed auto, air cond.

7,980

2004 Oldsmobile Alero GL

4 door, only 131,638 km, auto, air, alloys & more!

2,980

2013 Ford Escape AWD 4x4

4 door, 36,550 km

4 door, 104,750 km, auto. 3 to choose from! from

7,380

2013 Hyundai Sante Fe Sport AWD SUV

21,900

38,060 km, 4x4, air cond. and more!

44,880

4 dr, 38,660 km, auto. 3 to choose

2014 Cadillac SRX Premium SUV

4 dr., 39,800 km, AWD, pana roof, navigation.

2004 Toyota Corolla CE

22,800

2015 Kia Soul GDI Wagon

8,888

2005 Ford Ranger Super Cab XLT

4 door, 144,150 km, auto. Also 2008 Ranger Sport

8,680

2013 Lexus ES350 Navigation

31,250 km, pana roof, every option, near new!

32,880

2005 Chevy Blazer LS ZE5

183,798 km, auto, 4x4, new tires!

4,980