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Independent Investigation Office releases little information in months since police-involved killing

Victim’s family waits too long: MLA Melissa Smalley Staff Reporter

A Surrey MLA is speaking out on behalf of the family of Hudson Brooks in their search for answers, eight months after the 20-year-old was killed by police in South Surrey. NDP MLA Sue Hammell (SurreyGreen Timbers) told Peace Arch News this week that Hudson’s family has been waiting “much too long” for information about what happened in the early

morning hours of July 18, when he was fatally shot outside of the South Surrey RCMP detachment. “We have a family that doesn’t have answers as to what happened,” she said Monday. “For all of our sense of security and trust, we need to know what happened. It’s now March, in (four) months it will be a year. That’s much too long.” Police said the shooting occurred after an altercation during which an officer was also injured, later confirming that

only police-issued weapons were found at the scene. No further details have been disclosed, and the case is in the hands of the Independent Investigation Office, which handles incidents involving police that result in serious injury or death. Last month, IIO spokesperson Marten Yousseff told PAN the office was still awaiting “third-party” reports, and did not have a timeline for when the reports would be complete. Hammell said such delays – another

IIO spokesperson told PAN in December the office was still waiting for unrelated ballistics reports from a full year earlier – need to be addressed. “If there are backups, then those are indicative that they need more resources,” Hammell said. “There should be some kind of best practices or standards around how long it takes to get back to people regarding an incident like this.” i see page 2

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City crews install temporary concrete barricades along the entrance to Crescent Beach in the aftermath of the March 11 storm, anticipating additional 105 km/h winds that never came.

‘Ad-lib’ measures result in placing concrete highway barricades along scenic waterfront

Crescent weathers quick fix in wake of storm Alex Browne Staff Reporter

A temporary storm wall erected on the Crescent Beach waterfront – in anticipation of a serious windstorm that never materialized – has been removed. The wall of precast concrete highway barriers – adjacent to Beecher Street and Adams Lane – was removed section by section by City of Surrey crews on Monday. It had been there since March 13, installed in the aftermath of the 90-km/h winds that

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whipped the White Rock and South Surrey coastline March 11 – and in anticipation of a storm later that evening that was being forecast to reach winds of up to 105 km/h. “The peak tide would have been at 10 p.m. that night, and our crews completed the wall just before that,” said City of Surrey operations manager Rob Costanzo. “Murphy’s Law – the wind died down.” The wall – the first attempt of its kind at Crescent Beach – was only planned as a temporary measure to back up the existing

dike, Costanzo said. The dike had received a pounding from crashing waves during the previous storm, sending rocks over the top and onto the pathway and sending water into front gardens, he added. Time would have been of the essence had the forecast storm materialized, Costanzo said. “We really did this ad-lib – sand bags would have been very labour intensive and would have taken hours, and we would not have been able to place them in time.”

Once the structure was built, Costanzo said, it was decided to leave it in place for a week. “There weren’t any forecasts of any significance, but we thought we’d keep it there, just in case,” Costanzo added. He said that while some residents had contacted the city to find out how long the wall would be in place, response from residents and businesses was generally favourable – even though the barriers had impeded the view of the beach for the space of a week. i see page 2

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Friday after Hammell reached out. The Surrey-Green Timbers MLA said she plans to meet with Brooks’ mother before the house resumes after the Easter break, with a goal of helping the family to get some answers. “My hope is that very soon the family will know what happened that evening,” Hammell said. “I may be wrong, but in my opinion, this is very unusual that the family would not know what happened (eight) months later. Nothing. They don’t know anything. And that’s not OK.”

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Security plan approved, but Cloverdale event still needs last-minute city permit

Gun show proponents aim to beat clock Nick Greenizan Staff Reporter

Organizers of the 2016 B.C. Rod and Gun Show in Cloverdale are moving forward as though the event will go ahead next month, despite not yet having a permit from the City of Surrey. Show organizer Steve Bednash told Peace Arch News Monday that he has complied with all the city’s requests – and eliminated aspects of the event that were of concern to council members – since council referred a temporary-use permit application back to staff, rather than approve it, earlier this month. The permit necessary for the show – scheduled for April 15-17 at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds, after its premier engagement last year – cannot be approved until the city’s next council meeting on April 11, just four

days before the show’s scheduled opening. and other restricted firearms, including City officials – including Mayor Linda antiques, will also not be part of it. Hepner and Coun. Dave Woods, a forIn a news release issued late Monday aftermer district commander for the Clover- noon, show organizers insisted that, with the dale RCMP – had expressed concern at the security plan approved, “council… will be March 7 council meeting with the show’s able to approve this permit knowing it will security plan, as well as be a safe event for all with the sale of ammu- ❝There is no Plan B, but it’d be pretty Surrey residents.” hard to just have a rod show.❞ nition and the presence “We’ve had quite a of restricted handguns. few conversations, and Steve Bednash Hepner also took our security plan has B.C. Rod and Gun Show issue with the show’s been approved by the name, specifically the word ‘gun’ in the title. RCMP, and by the (City of Surrey’s festival) “If it’s a sportsman show or an outdoors- committee,” Bednash said. “We’re alive and man show, why don’t you call it that? Why well… everything is a go.” do you call it ‘Rod and Gun?’” she told Black Surrey’s manager of parks, Owen Croy, Press earlier this month. confirmed that “security requirements were Bednash confirmed ammunition will no met” on March 17, but reiterated that the longer be sold at the event, and handguns temporary-use permit was still necessary.

Bednash said the show lost a few vendors – specifically those who sell ammunition – but was nonetheless happy to have the show back on the right track with all parties involved. “We’ve still got a ton of people signed up as vendors – most of them are just retired hunters looking to sell their old firearms, and some of them are quite valuable,” he said. “That’s always been the whole idea of the show – to give people the chance to get rid of unwanted hunting and fishing gear.” Bednash said he is confident the permit would be green-lit with no further complications, and did not have a contingency plan in place, should it be denied for any reason. “We’ve satisfied everything they asked us to look at,” he said. “There is no Plan B, but it’d be pretty hard to just have a rod show.”

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Colourful commentary Kitty He, 10, and her grandmother, Xue Gui Ling, paint their hands to leave their marks on a mural at the Hands Up Against Racism event on the White Rock waterfront on Saturday. The racism-awareness event, which took place in five Lower Mainland communities, was presented by Spice Radio.

Water-treatment budget includes $13 million to stay within Health Canada allowable levels

City of White Rock eyes 80% arsenic reduction Melissa Smalley Staff Reporter

As White Rock city council voted this week to approve a $13-million arsenic and manganese treatment project as part of the 2016-2020 financial plan, city staff are issuing a request for proposals to determine the method of water treatment to be used. Greg St. Louis, the city’s director of engineering and municipal operations, told Peace Arch News Monday that staff have been reviewing a 2009 conceptual study conducted by previous utility owners Epcor, which highlighted the various methods for reducing arse-

nic and manganese in the water supply. “Since that time there has more than likely been some advances in technology,” St. Louis said. “So what we want to do is have a consultant look at what is currently available and see what the costs are, as well as the ongoing operating costs associated with those, and based on that, we’ll make a selection.” St. Louis said the city is also in the process of applying for federal and provincial infrastructure grants to help pay for the cost of the two treatment plants planned for the city – one at the Oxford water reser-

voir and one at the Merklevels in five of the wells lin pump station, currently tested above the esthetic under construction. guideline limit. Preliminary plans for St. Louis told PAN the city the treatment facilities – has set a goal of an 80 per expected to be up and runcent reduction rate for arsening within two to three nic, which would bring the years – were presented at overall water-supply cona city-hosted water quality centration below Health open house this month. Canada’s negligible healthGreg St. Louis Test results for arsenic risk level of .0003 mg/L. and manganese levels over The current arsenic levthe past year were also on display. els have been a source of concern The arsenic levels in two of the for some residents, who have been city’s seven wells tested within critical of the city for not doing 0.002 mg/L of Health Canada’s enough to inform the community maximum allowable concentration about the health risks associated of .010 mg/L, while the manganese with arsenic exposure. St. Louis

said information about arsenic and how it can be removed from a household’s water supply is provided on the city’s website. In addition, he said, the city included details about arsenic with the water bills mailed out earlier this year. With Fraser Health’s June 30 deadline for the city to have secondary disinfection in place, St. Louis said staff are still in the process of conducting bench-scale tests on the addition of chlorine. While he didn’t know when full chlorination will be implemented, he said the community will be informed when the secondary treatment is in place system-wide.

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Officials with A Rocha Canada welcomed partners and fellow land stewards to their South Surrey property this month to celebrate the $4.1-million gift that gave them a permanent home. The land at 19353 16 Ave. – where A Rocha has been operating on a year-to-year lease since 2010 – was donated to the organization in December by the Neufeld family. Brenda Neufeld was just 16 years old when her parents Arnold and Elizabeth bought the property in 1972. With three heritage buildings, and a portion of the Little Campbell River running through, it was being used A Rocha – which works in conas a care facility for people with mental illness and disabilities at servation science, environmental education and sustainable agrithe time. “I looked on it sort of like a culture – had been working with family adventure,” Neufeld said. the Neufelds since 2008. Director David Anderson described “I was 16 – sounded fun to me.” The family fell in love with the gift as “fantastic news for A Rocha and for comthe river, she said. munities around us.” They worked to ful❝Never in our The land is on Semifil a dream to have wildest dreams ahmoo First Nation the property used by a could we territory. Band counnon-profit that would have imagined cillor Joanne Charles honour that work. Brooksdale.❞ opened the March 11 Neufeld told attendevent with a prayer ees at the March 11 Brenda Neufeld song, telling Neufeld it event that A Rocha estate donor was “to give thanks for “seemed like a really the gift that you have good fit” for that vision. “I know my parents would be bestowed on A Rocha.” “They will look after the land, delighted,” she said, of the 18-acre gift of A Rocha’s Brooksdale Envi- the gift, in a good way,” Charles ronmental Centre. “Truly, never said. For more on A Rocha, visit in our wildest dreams could we www.arocha.ca have imagined Brooksdale.”

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Six properties in Rosemary Heights could become 21 lots, if development applications get the go-ahead. Shawn Low, the city’s south planning manager, said each application – near 36 Avenue and 156 Street – proposes amendments to the Official Community Plan. The lots’ designations would need to change from “suburban half-acre lots to transitional singlefamily” to facilitate the development, changes Low acknowledged have raised “some concern” among residents. Increased traffic and student safety at nearby schools were among concerns cited in a flyer about a recent public meeting. Low also noted setbacks and a connection to 36 Avenue as among issues. He described the process as at “a very preliminary stage.” – Tracy Holmes

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elta Mayor Lois Jackson has made an interesting suggestion to help break the current gridlock over transit and highway funding in Metro Vancouver – or at least restore some forward impetus. Her idea – that users of all Lower Mainland bridges pay a flat $1 toll per use – may be the most palatable solution yet with regard to paying the price for transportation, even though such a measure would still likely stick in the craw of many who rely on these important connections for their daily commute. Some of those bridges were supposedly bought – and paid for – years ago, and it might be argued that the imposition of any fee for them breaks faith with the electorate, both currently and historically. Others – whatever their practicality in the people-moving game – stand as costly, politicized monuments for which a $1 toll represents substantially less than anything we have been told is mandatory to recoup the expense of the structures. Yet Jackson’s approach has the simple, populist ring that all canny politicians strive for – and which may have more practical chance of finding resonance with the electorate than the recent failed transit levy referendum. A single dollar may well be what marketers refer to as a sell-through price, that simple magic number at the point where inclination and cash-on-hand coincide. How much? A buck? However grudgingly, the answer would probably be OK. Drivers might even rationalize the expense – they’re getting a break on this new bridge even if they’re getting dinged for that old one. They might even say, we’re all going to pay for all of this, one way or another. We’re past the stage, really, where we can even argue for fairness in shouldering the costs of supplying an up-to-date transportation network – roads, bridges and transit – for the burgeoning Metro Vancouver area. The fact is that successive balls were dropped many years ago, by politicians more interested in taking expedient paths, rather than pioneering new trails for the future. Years of gasoline taxes and demonstrably bloated and wasteful transit authorities also bear their share of the blame – and responsibility for current public antipathy to funding transit and transportation improvements. Any forward movement, such as that which Jackson suggests, may ultimately be better than endlessly rehashing past bitterness. We’re stuck in the past, when we need to be moving – as efficiently and rapidly as roads, rails and bridges will allow – into the future.

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he BC Liberals are risking a Narrows), with 117,000 vehicles crossing substantial loss of support in per day. The Second Narrows had the May 2017 election with a 127,000. The Port Mann Bridge at that continued do-nothing approach to bridge time – the old five-lane Port Mann – had tolling. 112,000 crossings per day; the Independent Delta MLA Vicki new one attracting significantly Frank Bucholtz Huntington and Delta Mayor less traffic. Lois Jackson exposed the BC Many of those vehicles have Liberals’ weakness on this issue migrated to the Alex Fraser and last week, when discussing to a lesser extent, the Pattullo, Jackson’s call for a $1 toll on all which in 2011 had 68,000 bridges in the region. vehicles crossing per day. The Jackson’s news release calling Pattullo is hopelessly thick with for $1 tolls say they would traffic all day, every day during encourage drivers to use the the work week, and many large most convenient crossing, and trucks use it – despite the fact it at the same time collect the is falling apart and long past its revenue needed to pay for bridge best-before date. financing obligations. Stone and Clark have stated Unlike Transportation Minister that a new bridge taking the Todd Stone, who lives in Kamloops and place of the Massey Tunnel will be tolled. knows little about Metro Vancouver The Surrey and New Westminster mayors traffic congestion, or Premier Christy recently agreed that any replacement Clark, who represents West Kelowna in for the Pattullo be tolled. If nothing else the legislature and has never lived south changes, that means there will be five of the Fraser, Jackson knows what she crossings of the Fraser between Langley is talking about. Her concern is that the and Delta, and four of them will be tolled. Alex Fraser Bridge is rapidly becoming At the same time, there will be no other the most congested bridge in the region, toll bridges in the province. and both Stone and Clark seem oblivious That will put enormous pressure on to the problems that creates. the Alex Fraser, Highway 91, the roads The 2011 traffic counts on the region’s leading to the highway, and on New bridges had the Alex Fraser second to Westminster’s Queensborough Bridge. the Ironworkers Memorial (Second When questioned in the legislature by

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Freedom quest no easy task Editor: Re: Note difference for refugees, March 11 letters. I’m sorry that letter-writer Stephen Wright was infuriated by Ivan M. Scott’s letter (Don’t just give, teach refugees, March 9 ) – which I happen to agree with – encouraging more than just giving to refugees. Having been a refugee from the U.S.S.R. via Germany after the Second World War, I do know the difference between an immigrant and a refugee. We did not arrive in heaven. There were no special programs for us. My mother, grandmother and I lived in a garage, then a shack, and later a 280-square-foot “house” for another six years. Life was not easy, but we were free! I am all in favour of accepting refugees and hope they will appreciate Canada as much as I still do. Jenny Corenblum, White Rock

Do better with taxpayer funds Editor: Re: Plea earns budgetary shift, March 16. Mayor Wayne Baldwin’s bragging conflicts with facts. Compared to most other Metro Vancouver member cities – such as neighbouring Surrey – White Rock’s residential and business property tax rates are far, far higher and have been for many years. Last year, my property tax bill for a strata residence with an assessed value of approximately $185,000 was just over $1,410. This year, if I was paying taxes to Surrey for a residential property of identical value, I would be billed roughly 40 per cent less: only $862.04. Starkly contrasting with wellmaintained nearby South Surrey, for many years White Rock’s main business areas and major transport routes have had an almost ThirdWorld appearance of neglect and abandonment: buckled sidewalks; overgrown trees; rusting bus shelters; overflowing oil-drum garbage containers; absence of outdoor way-finding signage and maps; lack of bicycle parking stands; and roadway bicycle-lane markings and symbols that have been allowed to erode. Even if White Rock council votes to approve reducing what are already extortionately high property taxes by a measly couple of per cent for 2016, this cannot possibly make up for their empty-headedly putting the city many tens of millions of dollars into debt late last year – by capriciously voting for the city’s purchase of the local water utility from its previous owner/operator, Epcor, a utility on which many millions of dollars of more public monies will have to be spent in the near future building a couple of huge treatment plants to remove arsenic and manganese from the

health-hazard water that the utility currently provides. Instead of disingenuously lowering property taxes by an amount so small that it will have little to nil meaningful positive consequences for the average taxpayer – council should be taking steps to make sure that, for a change, basic maintenance of the city’s streets and related infrastructure is carried out annually and on an as-needed basis. Roderick V. Louis, White Rock

Harper praise misplaced Editor: Re: Divergent leadership, Feb. 17 letters. With regard to the letter from Mary Bruce, I would suggest that Bruce, letter-writer L. Young (Show some respect for past PM, Jan. 20 letters) and columnist Tom Fletcher (Looking back on Harper, Jan. 6 column) obtain a copy of the book, Party of One, by Michael Harris. A few weeks ago, a letter (Leadership critical, Jan. 29 letters) appeared in answer to the many letters lauding former prime minister Stephen Harper for the wonderful work he did, and referred readers to the aforementioned book. I purchased the book and it really opened my eyes to how Harper

became prime minister, assisted by hiring help from the U.S., a country where dirty politics is the norm. Bruce’s letter fails to mention the closure of defence department medical clinics throughout Canada, which assisted servicemen returning from Afghanistan and other hot spots suffering from posttraumatic stress disorder, and for those who lost limbs, they were paid a lump sum instead of a welldeserved pension. Harper sent our young men and women to war, but if they returned wounded physically or mentally his attitude appeared to be that they did what they joined up to do and it’s too bad if they were casualties. I served in the Second World War and also Korea and had several friends of mine killed or severely wounded. When they returned to Canada, they and other veterans who came home wounded, both mentally and physically, the government of the day showed their appreciation and the appreciation of the Canadian citizens by providing them with the assistance they desperately needed and earned. Just read the book, which gives a thorough account of how the 2011 election forced Elections Canada to scrap the outdated laws covering federal elections and bringing them up to date so elections could not be won by surreptitious Americanassisted means. Finally, Bruce’s reference to

Bill C-377 and its attempts to investigate labour unions’ finances is ludicrous considering it came from former South Surrey-White Rock-Cloverdale MP Russ Hiebert, who reported $600,000 spent out of taxpayers’ money on travel and when questioned about it, his comment was purportedly that’s “the price of democracy.” His approach to democracy we can well do without. He now has a good down payment on a new home wherever it may be and when he turns 55, after serving a few short years as an MP, he will receive a pension far greater than any retiree from the Armed Forces or RCMP will receive having served 20 to 25 years of their lives in the service of Canada. J.R. Marshall, Surrey

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The trees make fresh air and the more trees you cut down, the less fresh air we have.a Derrick Douglas

No excuse for poor conditions Editor: I am having a hard time understanding how there are still people living on the Semiahmoo reserve without water and adequate accommodations. This has gone on for years, it has to be addressed, we must grow as a community where everyone has a voice and is treated fairly no matter who they are,we are all equal. Kerry Quirk, White Rock

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Tree loss cutting into our future An open letter to the City of Surrey. Haven’t you had enough? Stop cutting trees down, you are making me sad. You cut down one of my favourite trees and I am pretty sure that other people are sad.

Please stop cutting trees down. The trees make fresh air and the more trees you cut down, the less fresh air we have. The birds are losing their habitat and if you cut trees for years, we will probably have no fresh air. Derrick Douglas, age 9, Surrey

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y recent columns on communities, in what I fear is an B.C.’s struggle with effort to paper over the problem the growing westward for an election year. migration of transients The Globe and have produced responses Mail recently profiled Tom Fletcher that fall mainly into two a methamphetamine groups. addict enrolled at The largest is people Onsite, the belated relieved that somebody treatment addition is questioning the urban to Vancouver’s Insite media narrative. That’s supervised injection site. the one where drifters, It was his fifth try, which drug addicts, welfare may have something shoppers and thieves are to do with the fact that the victims, and working when he walks outside people whose hardhe is in the middle of earned communities are Canada’s biggest street being degraded are the drug bazaar. problem because of their Contrast that with a selfish, uncaring attitudes. facility called Baldy Hughes, a Then there are readers so therapeutic community outside marinated in our nanny-state Prince George. It’s a working education, media and political farm, designed to provide a system they object to anything year-long program of abstinenceother than a big-government based therapy and meaningful response. They tend to ask, work. what’s your solution, Tom? It uses the traditional 12-step As someone who has lost one program, with peer support and relative to heroin addiction and group therapy. almost lost another, I reflect There’s a greenhouse for winter on the history of successful farming, livestock to tend and the addiction treatment. That is one residents have designed and built of detox and abstinence. a new horse stable. Residents That’s why I oppose the failed can complete their high school model of Vancouver’s Downtown education, take first-aid training Eastside, where resources are and learn basic computer skills. poured into concentrated What they can’t do is leave housing and “harm reduction” unescorted during their that perpetuate addiction, treatment program. handouts and helplessness. It’s a costly program, with a Housing Minister Rich Coleman small number of spaces available is rolling this out in other on referral from B.C.’s social

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development ministry. I mention this not to suggest it is a solution for every community, but to compare it with what the B.C. government is spending millions on. A news event was arranged to greet the first resident moving from Victoria’s squalid downtown tent camp to a refurbished nursing home. And who was the poster child for this project, hand-picked by the agency that runs the growing network of shelters in the area? He described himself as a former Edmonton resident who was going from shelter to shelter and ending up camped in the squat. He was impressed by the tidy room with three meals a day, in a “low barrier” facility where booze and drugs are brought in, no questions asked. What he was really looking forward to, in addition to accommodations, was an opportunity to kick back and play his favourite video game. That would be Grand Theft Auto, where your character runs around stealing cars, escaping police and meeting with criminal gangs. It’s popular with adolescents, which these days means anyone under 30. This is where your tax dollars are going. Tom Fletcher is B.C. legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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ainu Ahmed works his way though dozens of people on a busy weekend morning at the Muslim Food Bank (MFB) in North Surrey. “It’s a gong show,” he admits, showing a visitor the different activities and sections of the bustling warehouse. It’s like this every second Saturday, with upwards of 120 families going through the process of registering and picking up hampers – a similar process seen at many other food banks. But this one is different. Ahmed estimates that approximately 80 per cent of the clients are refugees, just the latest trend at a food bank that has catered to the Lower Mainland’s Muslim community since 2010. Syrian refugees are not just present in the news, they’re already out helping in the community. One volunteer at the food bank, Osama Alkhamis, arrived in Canada just three weeks ago. He still lives in transitional housing at a hotel. Speaking almost no English, Alkhamis gets by, conversing with the food bank’s other Arabic speakers. Volunteer Alishia Rajabali says she’s seen improvised – and Mainu Ahmed usually successful – sign language in her year of volunteering at the MFB. Apart from the relatively common English and Arabic language skills among clients, there are those who speak Farsi, Urdu, Hindi and Swahili – and different dialects of those languages. “We’re all from different backgrounds,” she says. The certified general accountant and recruiter for an accounting firm says she began volunteering at the MFB after hearing about it from a woman she was interviewing for a job. That woman got the job, while Rajabali found a place to volunteer every second week. Like any food bank, the MFB relies on donations of food and cash from businesses and individuals. It has also fostered relationships over the years with organizations such as the Surrey Food Bank, which has always had Muslim clients, but wasn’t able to cater to their halal (foods that are permissible under Islamic law) dietary needs. “The halal stuff, we give to them, and the non-halal stuff, they give to us,” says Surrey Food Bank’s Feezah Jaffer, who adds they often donate large batches of flour and cooking oil to the MFB. Food is just one part of the society. It’s a massive organization with hundreds of volunteers, many of them case workers who

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Top, volunteers at the Muslim Food Bank in North Surrey (left to right) Moona Ali, Yasmin Atick, Osama Alkhamis, Alishia Rajabali and Aladdin Tayeh lend a hand to upwards of 120 families – 80 per cent of whom are refugees – who use the food bank each week. provide clients with services – including all Muslim refugees – with support the minute they arrive in Canada. The MFB steps in to support its partner, Immigrant Services Society of B.C. The day they arrive, Syrian refugees are provided with housing (temporary, then permanent) and given hampers that include familiar foods – such as chick peas, yogurt and pita. Included are toiletries for an entire family. Before long, they are provided with translators, baby packs (including cribs and bassinets), school supplies and counselling. The latter is often extensive. Ahmed, a co-founder of the organization, says many of the refugees have been through traumatic experiences and are given extra support. Within weeks, they receive more hampers, are accompanied on their first shopping trips and rides on public transit, are taught Canadian cultural norms in workshops, are given medical and dental

support, and receive referrals to available services, schools, jobs and conversational English language classes (some provided at mosques). One term that pops up in conversation with Ahmed is “case workers.” Not only are there currently 106 of these volunteers out in the community, there are several in cubicles set up at the MFB warehouse every second Saturday during hamper pick-up day. The case workers, part of the MFB’s wide-ranging Aspire program, provide one-on-one counselling – everything from giving out information about housing, to connecting families with similar backgrounds who reside in the same community. “All you need is a passion that you want to help people,” Ahmed says of the case workers. The role of the MFB is to prepare clients to not need the food bank, he notes.

“Our main aim is recovery of the individual.” The food bank also provides choices of donated clothes – “clothing with dignity,” says Ahmed. It’s displayed on clothes hangers, not in bags. “My instruction to the team is that if you won’t wear it, nobody else will wear it. It’s as simple as that.” Ahmed says that even before the Syrian crisis, a majority of the MFB’s clients were already refugees. He says they all deserve respect and wants to dispel the myth that they are uneducated or unskilled. One recent client was an intern at a Middle Eastern hospital. “It’s such a big spectrum of people.” The Muslim Food Bank, located at 10113085 115 Ave., is open every second Saturday, and client families can register to receive a hamper once a month. For information, call 1-866-824-2525.

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opportunity to trade seeds and information with other seed savers and master gardeners to encourage the growth of nearly extinct plants. All varieties – from black-eyed Susans and purple coneflowers – grown in the farm’s gardens are considered heirlooms; non-GMO varieties that have been grown for at least 100 years. While parents shop for seeds and plants, children can get their hands dirty with crafts and fun activities. Guided tours of the 1890s farmhouse and treats baked in the woodstove will also be available. Historic Stewart Farm is located at 13723 Crescent Rd. For more information call 604592-6956 or visit www. surrey.ca/heritage

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Father-son team shortlisted A South Surrey company, and its father-son design team, have been shortlisted for special recognition at the prestigious Lighting Design Awards in London, England – described as the ‘Oscars’ of the lighting industry. Maurice and Jordan Dery, of Karice Enterprises Ltd., have already won international attention with the innovative Electron, an energy-efficient LED wall sconce, which provides subtle and sophisticated

illumination from both the inner and outer rings of its clean-lined, ultra-modern design. The Electron has been selected as one of six shortlisted nominees for the awards – now in their 40th year – due to be announced at a gala event in London on May 5. “We couldn’t be more honoured to showcase Canadian design and manufacturing to the world,” Maurice said, in a company release. “When you’re going up against

Europe’s best designers – the best of the best – it feels really good to achieve the recognition we have.” The Electron is the second member of a three-product lighting family, handmade – with the assistance of advanced engineering and cutting-edge technology – at the company’s South Surrey plant. Three more designs are due to debut this spring. The family-owned company, founded in 1993, specializes in custom lighting and metalwork.

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The expo – free to attend – is the first of its kind for the White Rock Business Improvement Association, who is sponsoring the event. Dr. Carlos Lapena, a BIA director and owner of Roper Avenue Chiropractic, said in a news release the event is in response to the growing trend of community members becoming more aware of their health and

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consistent demand for housing in the Fraser Valley,” said Charles Wiebe, president of the FVREB. In the White Rock/South Surrey area, the benchmark price of a detached home sold for $945,300 in February 2015. This past month, the figure went up to $1,163,900 – an increase of 23 per cent. And while single detached homes continue to dominate the market in White Rock/South Surrey, the benchmark price of townhouses are up 12 per cent (from $421,100 to $471,700) and condominiums, 16.3 per cent since last February (from $243,400 to $283,100). “White Rock/South Surrey is experiencing a seller’s market and homes are moving quickly,” said Wiebe, who advises both buyers and sellers to be prepared to act fast during what has been dubbed the ‘real

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high expectations What to expect from your REALTOR®

ith record-low interest rates and relatively stable housing prices in our area this could be the perfect time to sell and/or buy your home. Whether you are buying or selling, or doing both, your goal is to get the best financial outcome on your home — and that means having a qualified real estate agent who can help you navigate through either process, from start to finish. When you enter the real estate realm, you may have misconceptions about what’s involved. Oftentimes, individuals think they can go it alone and save money on real estate commissions in the process. However, not having a knowledgeable agent to help navigate the process can end up costing you more money in the long run. An agent can do more than just open up houses for viewings, or simply put a for-sale sign on the front lawn. Agents can be there to guide you through a complicated process of legalities and emotional hurdles. The agent can also negotiate for you and help you make those important financial decisions. When you are interviewing real estate agents to list your home, your primary focus should not just be on the marketing that the agent offers you, but what other services they may be able to provide. For instance, once you have an offer, you may need a REALTOR® who is a good negotiator to help you get the best price and terms. Your real estate agent can evaluate your home and property and provide a market analysis to suggest the best price to list your home based on the neighbourhood and other comparable sales. Your agent may make suggestions for repairs or improvements that can help make your home more attractive to buyers. They can present a marketing plan that indicates where and how your home will be advertised. Your agent will then provide you with a listing agreement and begin the process of marketing your home. Depending on the Brokerage, a tour for real estate agents’ is usually scheduled at the first available opportunity from your

agents real estate office. Your agent will field all calls from other agents and notify you when a viewing request has been made. Follow-up feedback can be offered, and you should request it, as it includes any information your agent received from people who viewed your home, positive or negative, and allows you to track how many potential buyers have viewed your home. When an offer comes in, your agent can present all offers to you and advise you of the negotiation process. You will be notified by your agent when the buyer has obtained a mortgage commitment and made good faith deposits. Your agent may also be present during a home inspection if the purchasers have requested one. All documents prior to the closing date will be delivered to the lawyers or notary by your agent. When buying, you should also look for agents who have strong negotiating skills and neighbourhood knowledge which will help you make the most of your purchasing power. Schedule a consultation with your REALTOR® to discuss what features and amenities you are looking for in a home. Your agent will suggest you speak with a mortgage lender to calculate your buying power and obtain a mortgage pre-approval letter. The agent will then search for homes listed in your price range that meet your criteria, and arrange for you to view the homes. When you find a home you want to purchase, the agent will help you come up with a fair offer and write the contract to present to the seller. Your agent will negotiate your offer and counter offers with the seller and then will accept a deposit to place in trust on your behalf. Your agent will then confirm the closing date, forward contracts and other documents to your lender and your notary or lawyer. Buying or selling, your REALTOR® has the knowledge and the experience to guide you through the myriad of steps in either process.

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uying your first home can be exciting and amazing, and scary. But knowing the common mistakes of first-time buyers will ensure you don’t make the same ones, and can help make the transition to “New Home Owner” that much smoother. Don’t spend too much. It’s important to be realistic about what you can afford. The final sale price isn’t the only cost to take into account when owning a home. Houses come with plenty of bills like utilities, property taxes, renovations and unforeseen repairs. So what you can do about this? Take a close look at your finances. Be aware of your current fixed costs and always leave some breathing room. Ask the homeowners what they spend in a year on their bills so there aren’t any surprises. As a general rule your monthly housing costs (mortgage, property tax and heating expenses) should be no more than 32% of your gross monthly income. Don’t spend too little. This can also be a mistake! If you spend too little on a home that you’ll outgrow quickly, you’ll incur the expense of moving again before you need to. You have to think ahead. Are you planning on starting a family in the near future? Will you outgrow the house? Perhaps stretching your money a bit and purchasing a home that you will stay in for a longer period is a more sound financial decision. Be aware of the closing costs. The final sale price of the house isn’t the only cost of buying a home. There are many “closing costs” that should be taken into account when deciding what price range you can afford. Legal fees, transfer taxes and moving costs to name a few can

all add up. Be aware and take this into account when determining your budget. Your REALTOR® and your lender will be able to help you determine additional fees and costs. Do your research to avoid buyers remorse. If you are paying too much attention to your family members “who just LOVE the place!” or if you are feeling pressured to make a quick buy, keep in the mind that making a hasty decision can be an expensive, regretful mistake. No one can know exactly what you want more than you. Spend a day walking the neighbourhood, and talk to the neighbours. Research the local schools and visit the parks in the area. Make your offer on the house subject to an inspection report. A home inspection can uncover unseen issues which can be expensive or too much of an undertaking for you to handle. Buying a home is both exciting and daunting. The help of a good REALTOR® and doing your own due diligence can make the process easier, to get you into your dream home with a lot less stress.

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re you thinking of selling your home? If you’re one of the many homeowners who choose this time of year to move - whether you’re trading up or down, or simply relocating - you’re probably starting to prepare your home for the sale. Before you become overwhelmed by the task, it’s a good idea to sit down and look at your home objectively. An attractive, wellkept home generally has a better chance of selling a little faster. Instead, try to determine what types of minor cosmetic improvements can be made, like general cleaning, painting, floor refinishing, and so on. These projects generally don’t require a lot of capital and your home can be greatly improved by them. Consult with your REALTOR® to see what types of improvements make the most sense.

Start with the outside An inviting exterior ensures that potential buyers will inspect the interior, so it’s important to keep your lawn and hedges trimmed and edged, the flower beds cultivated, and your yard free and clear of clutter. If you have any loose siding or pavement, it’s a good idea to get these items repaired. You may also want to consider painting the exterior of your home to spruce it up a little. And if you have aluminum or vinyl siding or trim, wash it, or hire someone to

powerwash it. If you have a garage, make sure the door is clean, attractive and in good working order. Also make sure the inside of your garage doesn’t look too cluttered or unorganized. Keep patios, walkways and decks free of debris and clutter.

The inside story You can do a lot on the inside of your home as well without spending a great deal of money. Two primary areas to keep in mind are the kitchen and bathroom. Make sure they’re clutter-free, bright and spotless. Scrub sinks, toilets, bathtubs and kitchen appliances until they shine. If the carpeting in your home looks dirty or dingy, you may want to rent a steam cleaner, or hire a professional carpet cleaner. As well, keep in mind that rooms that are too cluttered will give the impression that they’re much smaller than their true size. Try to create a feeling of spaciousness when conducting your spruceup. Pack away bulky or unused furniture and make the best use of your space. Now is the time to fix the cracked light-switch plates, broken door handles, leaky faucets and squeaky doors you’ve learned to live with for years. Ask your REALTOR® for his or her checklist to better prepare you for a showing or open house. By following these relatively simple tips, you’ll feel proud of your home and potential purchasers are sure to appreciate its beauty.

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arpeting has long been a reliable flooring option for home owners to keep rooms looking good and feeling comfortable underfoot. There’s something to be said about having a plush, warm cushion on the floors of a home. Carpeting can help buffer sounds and minimize injuries from falls. Walking around on a padded surface may minimize back and joint pain as well as feel more comfortable when going barefoot. Despite all of the advantages to carpeting, some people continue to avoid it when doing renovations or shopping for a new home for a variety of reasons, many of which are rooted in myth.

carpet-manufacturing process in 1978. It is unlikely anyone still has original carpeting from 35 years ago, and even if that is the case, the formaldehyde would have dissipated by now.

Myth Carpeting is made from a host of chemical products. Fact: Carpeting is made largely from nylon, wool, polypropylene and polyester. These are the same materials used in clothing, which you wear against the skin. Polypropylene is one of the safer plastics that does not contain BPA and is used in some baby bottles. Myth: Mold grows under carpeting. Fact: Unless you have a flood or a leak that

Myth: Carpeting contributes to allergens constantly circulating throughout the home.

is keeping carpeting saturated, mold will not grow during regular use. Elevated humidity levels in a home also may contribute to mold growth. Remove the moisture and you will avoid mold issues.

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How to shave years off your mortgage A low interest rate is often seen as the best way to save money on a mortgage and the quickest route to becoming mortgage-free. But don’t focus all your time and energy on rate comparisons. It is equally important to look for a mortgage with flexible terms. The average Canadian homeowner will pay his or her mortgage off in approximately 25 years. Less than half (42 per cent) of homeowners are taking advantage of options that allow them to shave years off their mortgage and save thousands if not tens of thousands on interest costs.

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ADOPT A BI-WEEKLY PAYMENT SCHEDULE A bi-weekly payment is often the easiest adjustment you can do to help you save on mortgage interest - especially if you line up the payment with your pay cheque. You will be making 26 smaller bi-weekly payments a year, instead of 12 large monthly payments, resulting in interest cost savings by making smaller payments, more often (every 2 weeks). This reduces your interest charges that accumulate each day allowing you to pay down your principal faster. Bi-weekly payments will literally shave years off your mortgage.

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ROUND UP YOUR PAYMENT You can chip away at your mortgage without missing a beat by rounding-up your payment amount. For example, if your bi-weekly mortgage payment is $557, by rounding up your payment to $600, you could put an additional $1,000 per year directly towards the principal and be mortgage-free faster.

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uying or selling a home without the help of a REALTOR® is not easy and is not recommended. Ask yourself the following questions: Do I know the home’s true market value or replacement value? Am I aware of the legal ins and outs? Can I arrange suitable financing? Can I qualify a potential purchaser? Can I negotiate a successful close? Can I write an enforceable contract? If you have answered no to any of the above, then you should enlist the professional services of a REALTOR®. Today’s complex market demands expertise and resources that are not readily available to the average consumer. There are so many compelling reasons why you should use a professional to handle the purchase or sale of your greatest asset. Consider the following to name just a few:

1. Chances are your REALTOR® can get a higher price for your property than if you tried to sell it yourself. 2. Statistics prove you will sell your home faster when you use the services of a REALTOR®.

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fast fix 9 Interior Fixes to Sell Your Home Fast If you are thinking about selling, you have to do whatever you can to set your home apart from the others available, especially when the inventory of homes for sale is high. Just a few changes here and there can position your home to sell faster than the competition.

1. Take a sniff. A house can be perfect inside and out, but if it smells bad, buyers will likely be put off. Make sure there is no noticeable odour, such as pet smells, garbage, stale smoke, etc. 2. Clear out. Make sure the interior looks as spacious as possible. This could mean taking out some furniture and temporarily putting it in storage. Be sure countertops in bathrooms and kitchens are free of clutter. And pack away knick-knacks that can collect dust.

3. Cater to the lazy person. Potential buyers generally want to move in and simply unpack. They don’t want to make major repairs. Therefore, you should do whatever repairs are possible, within reason. If that means tearing down dated wallpaper or replacing worn carpeting, the reward will be reflected in the offer price.

4. Do a deep cleaning. Whether a cleaning service is hired or you do it yourself, tackle all necessary cleaning projects and make your home shine. Wash the windows, shampoo the carpets, regrout the bathrooms, and any other areas of concern that could compromise a sale.

5. Add a fresh coat of paint. If walls are bright colours or eclectic, it could pay to paint rooms in more neutral shades to appeal to the masses. 6. Keep the home updated. While one doesn’t have to follow every trend, ensuring the home is ageless can make for a better sell. So if the cabinets scream 1985 and the bathroom is circa 1967, it could be time to do some updating. 7. Create “happy” spaces. Buyers don’t want to purchase a dark home that seems full of doom and gloom. Open the windows, turn on the lights, add lights to dark rooms and use light colours as room accents. Generally buyers want a bright and light home.

8. Avoid provocation. One potential buyer could be an animal lover, another a political activist. No one can tell who will view the home. So don’t display personal items that might make a potential buyer uncomfortable. Take down mounted animal trophies and put away books or magazines that may seem offensive. It may be a good idea to store religious items as well.

9. Clean out closets and cabinets. Empty closets and cabinets give the suggestion that the home is large and has plenty of storage space - so much so that you don’t even need to use all of it. Buyers

who see jam-packed closets could wonder if there is a shortage of storage space. Selling a home in any market can be easier when you take the necessary steps to prepare your home for sale.

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If you want consistency with respect to rates and the length of your mortgage agreement, a closed mortgage is best for you. Interest rates are typically lower (and do not change for the length of the term). However, a closed mortgage does not offer much flexibility in paying down your mortgage faster with the exception of a once-a-year lump sum payment up to 20% of your entire mortgage. You also cannot change the interest rate during the term of a closed mortgage.

Convertible Mortgage Want the best of both worlds? Then consider a convertible mortgage. Convertible mortgages are flexible yet offer minimal risk. Often with a lower interest rate than an open mortgage, convertible mortgages provide the opportunity to switch to a longer-term closed mortgage without penalty.

Open Mortgage If you are looking for flexibility with regards to paying off your mortgage, consider an open mortgage. No penalty is incurred if you decide to make lump sum payments or pay off your mortgage before the term expires; however, this flexibility comes often with a higher interest rate – which can result in higher monthly payments. -Courtesy of Bonnie Fitzgerald Mortgage Architects

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Your mortgage payment is split between interest and principal. For each mortgage payment you make, the money is first used to pay the interest on your mortgage loan. The remaining portion of your payment is then used to reduce the principal, which is the amount that you borrowed from the lender. For the first several years of your mortgage, most of your payment is usually required to cover interest costs. As a result, the principal, or the amount that you owe, may decrease by only a very small amount. As the mortgage balance gradually decreases over the years, more and more of your payment is used to pay off the principal. If you are making monthly payments over a 25-year mortgage, depending on the interest rates charged, the total amount of your payments could be double the amount that you originally borrowed, or even more. The key to saving money on your mortgage is to pay off the principal as fast as possible. Making bi-weekly payments for example, allows you to reduce the time you need to pay off your mortgage, saving you thousands, and even tens of thousands of dollars in interest charges. Speak to your mortgage lender to discuss the various payment options that will work within your budget, and help you pay off your mortgage faster.

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don’t be a drip How to identify potential plumbing issues

hile many owners will wisely protect their investment with a home inspection, there are also things home buyers can look for to help avoid potential issues with their plumbing systems. If you are concerned about lead pipes and any potential health issues, hiring a home inspector, or a professional licensed plumber, is a good idea. If pipes need replacement, a licensed plumbing contractor should be hired to do the work. Is the water running in the toilet? Is the shower and/or sink dripping? These could be signs that repair or replacement of the toilet or faucet is needed. If you turn a faucet on and there is very little water coming out, it could indicate a clogged aerator or debris in the shower head. If no water is coming out check to see if the water is turned off to the fixture; if it is not, it could be a sign that a pipe/water line

is blocked or damaged. Try turning each faucet on: if they are hard to turn, or if they leak, they may need to be replaced or repaired. Turn on the cold and hot water separately to determine if either one has a problem. Ensure the hot water heater is the correct size and capacity, based on the number of family members and number of hot water devices you expect to use. Look for a label on the hot water heater; it might tell you the date the appliance was manufactured. If the unit is more than 10 years old, it might be due for replacement. Ask your real estate agent if the home has ever had issues with leaking pipes; this is another instance where hiring an inspector (or licensed plumber) before you sign a contract is a worthwhile investment. If the home is in a rural location, ask if it is equipped with a septic tank. If it is, ask when the tank was last emptied or serviced. A good rule of thumb is that a septic tank should be serviced every three years; so the answer you receive to this question can indicate if it has been well maintained. Your real estate agent should also be able to tell you if there have been any changes to local regulations regarding the size and location of septic tanks that may impact the home. - Courtesy of Canadian Institute of Plumbing & Heating

Do It Yourself Home Handyman’s Guide 1. If you can’t find a screwdriver, use a knife. If you break off the tip, its an improved screwdriver.

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5. If its electronic and its not working, get a new one or ask a twelve year old. 6. In all cases keep it simple - first try a new battery, replace the bulb or fuse, see if its empty, try turning the switch “on”, or just paint over it.

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Patient care is at risk, health-authority officials say

Fraser Health serves notice to anesthesiologists Kevin Diakiw Black Press

Fraser Health is planning to gas all its anesthesiologists working at Surrey Memorial Hospital if they fail to provide on-site, around-theclock obstetric service. It’s the latest in a long and festering dispute between anesthesiologists and the region over staffing and pay rates. Fraser Health Authority says patient care is at risk and has sent out a warning letter to 28 anesthesiologists saying their privileges to practise at SMH will be revoked as of March 1, 2017. Women in labour are being forced to deliver babies without epidurals because of the staffing shortfall, Fraser Health says. More than 50 per cent of women at hospitals in the province use epidurals, a painkiller injected into the back, allowing moms-to-be to deliver with less pain. The epidural rate is considered the marker for the availability of an anesthesiologist.

Only about one-third of women at SMH get epidurals. Dr. Roy Morton, vicepresident of medicine at Fraser Health and a retired anesthesiologist, said his plan is to have the doctors work two 12-hour day shifts, two 12-hour night shifts, and have four days off. In addition, there would be two months of holidays per year. It’s what an emergency room nurse works, Morton told Black Press Thursday. Fraser Health also says there are delays in getting anesthesia for C-sections. Occasionally, there is only one anesthesiologist on staff at night and Fraser Health says that’s not enough. That doctor may be busy with another patient and can’t get to a woman in labour who needs an epidural. A shortage of obstetric anesthesiologists has been a long and storied problem at SMH. In July, 2009, FHA advertised for 10 anesthesiologists for the region. For two months,

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Fraser Health says it will replace anesthesiologists if the current doctors don’t agree to provide around-the-clock on-site service. the jobs were posted on Healthmatch BC, ads in daily and national newspapers,

and personal letters were sent to every anesthesiologist in the country.

“There wasn’t one applicant for that job,” Dr. James Helliwell, president of the B.C. Anesthesiologists Society (BCAS) told Black Press in August 2010. At the time, anesthesiologists were aging out, causing a human resources concern. The average age of anesthesiologists at the time was more than 50 years old, and 40 per cent of them are between the ages of

55 and 64, ready for retirement. Morton said FHA and the doctors are still trying to get that dedicated obstetric anesthesiologist into the hospital five years later. “Five years later, you got it, that’s our dilemma,” Morton said. He said the difference now is there are young crops of anesthesiologists coming up ranks who are happy to do the job. “There is no doubt in my mind that we will

be able to replace these individuals,” Morton said. “We have a lot of really keen people who are very interested in being part of this new model of care.” There were 4,300 babies born at SMH last year. The anesthesiologists are not staff, but are given privileges to work at SMH. A call to the B.C. Anesthesiologists Society was not returned.

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4201 Lougheed Hwy, Burnaby, BC You are invited to attend an open meeting of the Board of Directors of Fraser Health. The meeting will include a presentation on the health care services offered in Burnaby, as well as an update from our president and CEO, Michael Marchbank.

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The aging Pattullo Bridge, connecting New Westminster and Surrey, is slated for replacement.

The Question and Answer Period will provice an opportunity for the public to ask questions. You can also submit questions in advance at www.fraserhealth.ca/asktheboard. This is a valuable opportunity to connect directly with the Fraser Health Board and Executive. Everyone is welcome to attend.

‘Urgent need’ to resolve issue, smooth traffic

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Transportation Minister Todd Stone is being accused of dragging his feet on launching a longpromised review of how tolls are charged on Metro Vancouver bridges. Stone stuck to his position that a reform of the tolling policy – opening up a potential shift to road pricing or standardized tolls on all Metro bridges – would only be required if final decisions are made to replace and toll both the new Pattullo and Massey bridges. And even then, he said under questioning in the legislature, neither bridge would open Todd Stone for at least five transportation minister to six years, leaving “plenty of time” to have a debate about what should happen. Premier Christy Clark echoed that, saying it’s not yet clear how much federal money might come for those bridge replacements, an essential part of the equation on any tolling decisions. “It’s difficult to think about what toll rates are going to be and then think about a balance across the region,” Clark said. She called mobility pricing a “controversial issue” that she isn’t yet in a position to take a side on. Independent Delta MLA Vicki Huntington said the province’s wait-and-see attitude is unacceptable. “There’s an urgent need now to resolve this question,” Huntington said. “Everybody but the

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bridges, suggesting $1 a bridge. Canadian Taxpayers Federation B.C. director Jordan Bateman said he’s not sure Jackson’s numbers add up in terms of the revenue that would be required. If regional tolls have to cover the construction costs of the Port Mann and Golden Ears Bridges – which are not yet meeting their revenue targets – as well as two new bridges yet to be built and possibly $250 million a year for transit expansion, then Bateman suggested the toll per crossing would likely have to be more like $2 to $2.50 each way. He said political calculations are likely behind the premier’s decision to delay the toll reform debate. “Why tick off the rest of the region with road pricing or bridge tolls before they have to?” Bateman asked. “There would be nothing she would love more than to have the NDP put road pricing into their election platform next year. I’m sure the Liberals would love to run against that.”

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Wednesday Q South Surrey Garden Club meets March 30, 7 p.m. at St. Mark’s Church, 12953 20 Ave. Speaker will be Gary Lewis, owner of Phoenix Perennials. Visitors welcome. Info: 604250-1745. Q WRSS Men’s Probus Club meets every second

Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. at Hazelmere Golf Club, 18150 8 Ave. Retired or semi-retired businessmen welcome, call Jim at 604531-5950.

Thursday Q Where Science Meets Spirit: Yoga for all levels with Shae Savage. March

31, 7-8:30 p.m. at Choices Market, 3248 King George Blvd. Free. Pre-register at 604-952-2266 or choicesmarkets.com/events Q Semiahmoo Potters Society holds their monthly meeting the first Thursday of the month (April 7) at 7:30 p.m., at the South Surrey Arts &

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Friday Q White Rock Social Justice Film Society presents Naomi Klein’s This Changes Everything,

March 25, 7 p.m. at First United Church, 15385 Semiahmoo Ave. Q Ukrainian Soul Food perogies, cabbage rolls and borscht, March 25, 4:30-7:30 p.m. at the Ukrainian Cultural Centre, 13512 108 Ave. Eat in, take away or freezer ready. Info: 604-531-1923.

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Q Cribbage Tournaments held fourth Friday of the month at Kent Street Activity Centre, 1475 Kent St. 12:45- 4 p.m. Cost, $4. Partner preferred, but not required. Call 604-5388660.

Saturday Q Very Victorian Easter at Historic Stewart Farm, 13723 Crescent Rd., March 26, 12-4 p.m. Crafts and treats. All ages, by donation. Q Mann Park Lawn Bowling Club open house and registration, April 2, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., 14560 North Bluff Road. New bowlers welcome. 604-531-0833, www.mannparklbc.com Q Antique Road Show at White Rock Museum & Archives, 14970 Marine Dr. April 2. By appointment only, call 604-541-2221 or email developmentassistant@ whiterockmuseum.ca Q Star of the Sea Flea Market, April 2, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., 15262 Pacific Ave., fleamarket@starofthesea. ca Q Crescent Branch 240 Community Indoor Flea Market, April 9, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., 2643 128 St. Info: rcl240@hotmail.com

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Q Semiahmoo Guild of Needlearts meets at White Rock Library, 15342 Buena Vista Ave., 10 a.m.12:30 p.m. first and third Monday of each month. Info: 604-541-3717. Q Free Meditation Class third Monday of the month at Semiahmoo Public Library, 1815 152 St., 6-7 p.m. Call 604-5368554 or email virginia@ mantrameditation.ca Q Breast Cancer PeerSupport Group meets the first and third Monday of the month (except stat holidays), 7-9 p.m. at Crescent Gardens Retirement Community, 1222 King George Blvd. Q White Rock/South Surrey Parkinson Support Group meets the second Monday of the month, 1:30 p.m., at Chartwell Crescent Gardens Retirement Community, 1222 King George Blvd. Q Old-time Dancing at Sunnyside Hall, corner of 18 Avenue and 154 Street, every Monday from 1-4 p.m. Live music. Info: 604541-8890.

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Q HUB safe-cycling network meets first Tuesday of the month at Surrey City Library, 10350 University Dr. at 7 p.m. Upcoming meeting: April 5. Q Mixed Singles Over Sixty – friendship and fun with lunch out the second Tuesday of each month. Dinners, pub nights, golf, dancing, movies and more. For more information, call Ted at 604-541-1692 or Norval at 604-542-9923.

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Youth talent search Starting April 6, the Roadhouse Live Youth Talent Search will back at the eclectically decorated Roadhouse Grille restaurant on King George Boulevard –as a tribute to late owner Dwayne Jacobson, who succumbed to cancer in February. The contest semifinals will take place at the restaurant every Wednesday night at 7 p.m. until May 25, according to Jacobson’s daughter, Roadhouse manager Lise Houweling, who has taken up the challenge of restaging the contest for 2016 – with the help of long-time organizer, Dennis Peterson, also known as the Peninsula’s ‘King of the OpenMic’. Semifinalists selected at each Wednesday session will compete for top and runner-up Alex Browne positions at the final concert, June 12 at Blue Frog Studios. Prizes will include gift certificates for musical equipment from Tapestry Music, studio time, career development sessions, and a chance to appear at both White Rock’s Canada Day and Sea Festival events. There’s no bottom age for contestants, and, aside from the age limit of 19, the only other requirement is that they live south of 40 Avenue and west of the Surrey-Langley border (at 196 Street). For more information on the contest and how to book performances, email Peterson at edpeterson@shaw.ca, call 604-7289334 or visit the Roadhouse Live Facebook page.

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Sunshine at night There’s something special about open-mic evenings – not only are you likely to hear a variety of music that most venue programmers can’t present, but you might just catch an early performance by a rising star, or a surprise appearance by an established performer trying some new material. The Semiahmoo Peninsula’s open-mic king Dennis Peterson – a man with a good eye for White Rock and South Surrey’s growing pool of experienced and developing talents – is offering a regular show, 6-9 p.m. most Saturdays at The Good Day Sunshine Cafe, 100-2950 King George Blvd. With dinner, drinks and dessert also on the menu, it’s a good venue to settle in for an evening of unexpected musical treats.

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Kierah The Semiahmoo Peninsula’s own Celtic fiddle sensation Kierah (Raymond) will return to the cozy 100-seat venue of Blue Frog Studios on Friday, April 1 (doors, 7 p.m., show at 8 p.m.). The classically trained Canadian Folk Music Award-winner – just 20 years old – puts her own contemporary spin on the music traditions of Ireland, Scotland and Cape Breton, including many original compositions in the idiom – and has lately added vocals and ballad-writing to the mix. Joining her onstage will be two of her regular collaborators, versatile guitarist Adam Dobre and multi-intrumentalist/ composer/producer Adrian Dolan. She recently recorded an as-yet unmixed album at Blue Frog and the upcoming concert will feature many of her most recent compositions. Also coming up at the busy venue (check www. bluefrogstudios.ca for full details

Wheat in the Barley White Rock-based Celtic-folkfusion band Wheat in the Barley, recently honoured by city council, will celebrate its 20th anniversary with a concert at Coast Capital Playhouse, 8 p.m. Saturday, April 2. The venue is located at 1532 Johnston Rd. Tickets are available by calling 604-536-7535, emailing boxoffice@whiterockplayers.ca or visiting www.whiterockplayers.ca

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of the concert lineup) are Blackie and the Rodeo Kings’ Stephen Fearing, March 31; Corey Weeds and Harry Allen (jazz tenor saxophones, April 2); Andrea Superstein (quirky, arty pop jazz, April 9) and Byrd Dawg (Everly Brothers, Simon and Garfunkel tribute, April 15-16). Blue Frog Studios are located at 1328 Johnston Rd. Tickets are available by phone at 604-542-3055 or through the website.

White Rock Trad Jazz The Royal Canadian Legion Crescent Branch 240 will be jumping to the sound of jazz this Sunday (March 27) as White Rock Traditional Jazz Society’s regular 2 to 5 p.m. session of live Dixieland/ Swing returns to the hall (2643 128 St.). The band this week is the Square Pegs Jazzy Band, featuring pianist Peg Thomson. Coming up are the Bonnie Northgraves Jazz Band (April 3),

Red Beans and Rice (April 10) and cornetist/pianist/arranger Alan Matheson’s Jambalaya Jazz Band (April 17). Admission (19 and up) is $10 for WRTJS and Legion members, $12 for everybody else). For more information on upcoming bands visit www. whiterocktradjazz.com or call 604560-9215.

Morrison Music Nights Morrison Cafe in Ocean Park will host a regular monthly dinner and concert series, with festivities getting underway next month . Billed as Morrison Music Nights, the series will begin Saturday, April 9 with music by well-known performers Jason Mitchell and series coordinator Randy Schultz, coupled with a three-course ‘finedining experience’ in the licensed venue. Dinner is served from 5 p.m., followed by the concert, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tickets ($35) are available at the

cafe, at 12855-16 Ave. For more information, call 604531-3636 or 604-721-0872.

Volunteers needed Outside the Box, ‘A Celebration of Fibre – Plus’ is commencing preparations for its 2016 citywide festival. Artistic director Alicia Ballard says OTB is looking forward to expanding the experience this year to all forms of artistic expression – including mixed-media, three-dimensional art and food. To accomplish this organizers are extending an invitation to all local eateries, cafes, and other businesses in the city to get involved, and encouraging new participants, as well as offering a number of volunteer opportunities. New volunteers are needed for positions in public relations and marketing, acquisitions and sponsorships, media and information technology and videography, as well as volunteers

The series of well-received Sunday afternoon classical performances presented by Encore Peninsula Concerts and co-sponsored by the City of White Rock continues next month at White Rock’s First United Church, 15385 Semiahmoo Ave. Next in the stellar group of world-class classical touring musicians lined up by artistic director Eugene Skovorodnikov – himself an internationallyrecognized concert pianist – will be Polish/Belgian pianist Joanna Trzeciak presenting Beethoven and Chopin pieces at 3 p.m., April 17. Rounding out the series, May 15, will be an extra treat – an orchestral performance by the strings of the West Coast Symphony Orchestra (conducted by Albanian maestro Bujar Llapaj) with Skovorodnikov at the piano, and CanadianAmerican trumpeter Dan Kocurek. Featured pieces at this concert will be Eine Kleine Nachtmusik by Mozart, surely one of the best-known of all classical compositions, and Shostakovich’s Concerto No. 1 for Piano, Trumpet and Strings. Tickets can be purchased online at tickets.surrey.ca or at White Rock Community Centre, 15154 Russell Ave.

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Irena Shklover South Surrey artist Irena Shklover is exhibiting new paintings in her colourful ever-evolving ‘whimsicalist’ style at White Rock Library through the month of March.

Her current canvases, such as Moonshine and Ice Dance, demonstrate a fusion of some her more abstract approaches with figures that, while more nebulous, are still in line with previous fanciful creations. The library is located

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scene at 15342 Buena Vista Ave. (beside White Rock City Hall) and opening hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Wednesday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday to Sunday (the library will be closed March 25, 27 and 28 for Easter holidays).

Actors sought There’s still a chance for young actors to audition for a highlyregarded theatre company’s 18th season. Susan Pendleton’s Young People’s Theatre Company of Surrey (SYTCO) has opened

up a few spots for boys and girls in grades 7-10. Contact sytco@ shaw.ca for audition information.

Orchestra opens The White Rock Community Orchestra has openings for double

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Symphonists sought Now celebrating its 30th concert season, the Fraser Valley Symphony is seeking new members in the violin, viola and percussion sections, but also welcomes inquiries from other interested professional-calibre musicians. Performing alongside world class instrumental and vocal soloists, the orchestra provides an opportunity for auditioned musicians to present a variety of music to audiences throughout the region. Rehearsals are held on Monday evenings, in Abbotsford. Contact info@ fraservalleysymphony. org or call 604-8593877.

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Thirty-one countries to take part in Women’s World Softball Championships in July

Record number of teams set for worlds A record number of teams will participation at the Canadian Open be stepping on the ball diamond Fastpitch International Champithis summer when Surrey hosts the onships – including Canada, the Women’s World Softball ChampionUnited States, Australia, Japan, Chiships. nese-Taipei and Cuba. The World Baseball Softball FedAs well, a number of countries eration announced Thursday that 31 will be taking part at women’s world teams – a record number – would championships for the first time be competing at the international – Brazil, Ecuador, India, Ireland, event, which is set for July 15-24 Israel, Kenya, Pakistan, Peru, SerGreg Timm at Softball City in the South Surrey bia, Switzerland and Uganda. chairman Athletic Park. “We are thrilled to announce the Among the 31 entries taking part countries scheduled to participate,” are a handful of countries who will be famil- said tournament chairman Greg Timm. iar to local softball fans through their past “This is just the beginning of many excit-

ing announcements of what’s to come to Surrey this July, as we host this world-class event.” Japan will enter the tournament as the two-time defending champions, having won in 2014 (Haarlem, Netherlands) and 2012 (Whitehorse). The U.S. squad will also be among the top contenders, having won nine total women’s world championships; they’ve finished with silver medals in each of the last two tournaments. Setting a record for participants – and introducing non-traditional softball countries to the sport – has been a goal of

the organizing committee since Surrey was awarded the event bid back in 2013. Timm led a contingent of organizers to the 2014 world championships in the Netherlands, telling Peace Arch News at the time they were there to “develop some relationships” and explain to all countries, not just the traditional softball powers, how they can qualify for the 2016 tournament. Thirty umpires from 18 countries were also appointed to the 2016 world championships last week. For more, visit www.surrey2016.com or follow them on Twitter, @Surrey_2016 – Nick Greenizan

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Plenty to cheer about Nick Greenizan Sports Reporter

Nearly two dozen cheerleaders from the Semiahmoo Peninsula are getting ready to take on the world. South Surrey-based Champion Cheerleading is set to send a 23-person team, dubbed ‘Flawless’, to World Cheerleading Championships in Orlando, Fla. from April 22-25. The team – coached by club co-founder Kate Wickham and Janice Bodnar – is Champion’s first Level 5 team the club has had since opening seven years ago. The Flawless team – made up of girls 14 years old and up – earned a berth at worlds after a top-3 finish at an event in Edmonton earlier this year. “They performed their routine amazingly,” said Wickham, who founded the club with her sister, Emily Wright. “This is such a huge honour to represent Canada and compete against the best of the best.” The team, Wickham said, practises three to four times per week, “perfecting highlevel gymnastics, stunting and pyramids.” In Orlando, the team will perform the same routine that won them the bid in Edmonton, only with a bit higher degree of difficulty, Wickham explained.

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Semiahmoo Peninsula high-jumper Alexa Porpaczy clears the bar during the Percy Williams Indoor Games in Richmond earlier this month.

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t’s not always easy being tall. Just ask Alexa Porpaczy. If the talented high-jumper was a few inches shorter, she may have already achieved her goal of jumping her height. But alas, the 15-year-old Semiahmoo Secondary student is five-foot-11, thus making

her recent personal-best jump of 1.75-m a few centimeters shy of her ultimate target. “My coach always says that to be a really great high-jumper, you have to be able to jump over your own head, so that’s always been a goal of mine, to get to that point. This year I’m really hoping to jump 1.80 – that would be over my height,” Porpaczy explained. “But going up five centimeters, that’s an awful lot for

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first experience at national championships. “I am ecstatic. It is one of my goals to be at (nationals) and I’m glad that I’ve achieved it,” said Dyke. Sohelli, too, was proud of not just his own achievement but also that of his entire provincial squad, especially considering B.C.’s entry was smaller than many other provinces. “It feels good… because I looked at the other teams and more of them are a lot bigger. There’s only 10 cadets from British Columbia. I’m happy to be a part of it,” he said. – Nick Greenizan

Porpaczy training alongside Olympian i from page 37 with a group of high-performance Porpaczy cleared the bar at jumpers from throughout the 1.75-m to improve her personal Lower Mainland – a group that best mark by one cm, a mark she includes two-time Olympian met last summer at a competition Mike Mason, and Elgin Park in Kelowna. Secondary’s Joel Della In addition to giving Siega. her a new PB, Porpaczy’s In addition to training score also pushed her “five or six days a week”, to the No. 1 spot in that group – coached Canada’s under-18 highby BC Athletics’ Ziggy jump rankings. Szelagowicz – has also “It went better than trained in Whistler, for a the first meet, that’s for week in October, and San sure,” she laughed. Diego, where they went “That first one, we had for two weeks in January. Alexa Porpaczy to drive out there the “I’ve just been training high jumper morning of the meet, so so much more this year it was a really early start compared to in the past,” to the day, and then I was sitting Porpaczy said, mentioning that in the car for a few hours. It was the San Diego trip was especially just tough to get going. helpful. “This time, I took more time “Two weeks, with the warm to warm up on my own, and just weather and nothing to focus on focus. It went pretty well, and I but jumping higher was really was pretty happy with the result.” beneficial. We train all through Porpaczy attributes much of her the winter here, so I’m used to recent success to a renewed focus jumping in the dark and the cold, on training. Though she competes usually wearing tons of layers. under the Ocean Athletics It was such a huge difference Track and Field Club banner in jumping down there.” competition, she trains regularly Working alongside such a

talented crew has also had a positive effect, she said. “The group I train with, they’re just such high-level athletes, so the intensity of our practices is very high. For Mike, it’s an Olympic year, so he’s training very hard and we’re preparing the same way. It’s pretty cool to watch some of those guys jump. Mike hits 2.20-m in practice – he’s just so focused all the time, and has so much drive. It rubs off on you, for sure.” As the track-and-field season moves forward, Porpaczy said she doesn’t dwell too long on her national No. 1 ranking, though admits she does use it as motivation from time to time. “It’s nice to be there, but at the end of the day, I just want to improve on my own mark. If somebody else somewhere is doing really well, I’m not going to get upset about it – it will just motivate me to get to that point, too,” she said. “But it’s good to have it in the back of my mind – it gives you a little bit more confidence heading into a meet.”

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He will aim to produce similar numbers again with St. Leo once he gains a better understanding of field lacrosse’s nuances. There are two aspects of his game that he is particularly focused on improving. “ I would say working on the positions where I shoot the ball and my shot accuracy, with where I shoot on the goalie,” said Dickson. “It is a lot different than box lacrosse because I am so used to shooting low, but here there is a lot more opportunities to shoot high.” Helping Dickson with his journey in establishing himself with the Lions is his father Troy and his brother Adam. Troy coached his son throughout his minor-lacrosse career, and Adam, a midfielder for the Ohio Valley University lacrosse team, has provided guidance on how to excel as a studentathlete. The most important piece of advice Dickson ever received, he said, came courtesy of his father. “My dad says that he loves to see us score and get points, but he really just wants us to put the most effort we can in whatever we do.”

Nettey named athlete of year onships in Beijing, China last August, the best ever placing by a Canadian long jumper at a world championship event. The 24-year-old also won gold medals at the Canadian Track and Field Championships as well as the Pan-Am Games in Toronto. Along the way, Nettey set a new Canadian record of 6.99-m, and finished the season having the eight best jumps in the nation in 2015.

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PRESSURE WASHING

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SUNDECKS

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ANTIQUES & VINTAGE

ALL CIRCA 1950’S China Cabinet, oak $1000; pink & gold Loveseat $180; Credenza Cabinet, glass and wood doors, w/stereo/record player, $900. Moving, must sell. All proceeds to charity. Eda 604-535-5213

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PRESSURE Washing, Gutter Cleaning, Window cleaning, Yard cleanup. 20 yrs exp. 778-384-4912

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

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TREE SERVICES TREE BROTHERS SPECIALIST

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Tree Removal/Topping/Spiral Thinning/Hedge Trimming/Stump Grinding. Free Estimates. WCB/Fully Insured

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WINDOW CLEANING

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BUD HAYNES & Ward’s Firearms Auction. Sat., April 2, 10 a.m. 11802 - 145 St. Edmonton, Alberta. Modern & collectible firearms and accessories. Over 400 lots - Online budding. To consign phone Linda 403-597-1095; Brad 780-940-8378; w w w. b u d h ay n e s a u c t i o n s . c o m ; www.wardsauctions.com.

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2 BAR CHAIRS, 29” inches high, exc condition. 2 for $75 or $40/ea. Call: (604)536-3342 BBQ - Broilmate full size BBQ, only used twice, comes with cover, $100 Call: (604)536-3342

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

AUCTIONS

GARAGE SALES

Estate Sale - S. Surrey Cherry Brook Park 1640-162nd Street Unit 34 Thursday March 24, 1-6pm & Friday March 25th, 9am - 4pm

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

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PETS 477

PETS

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

MISC. FOR SALE

POLE BARNS, Shops, steel buildings metal clad or fabric clad. Complete supply and installation. Call John at 403-998-7907; jcameron@advancebuildings.com REFORESTATION NURSERY SEEDLINGS of hardy trees, shrubs, & berries for shelterbelts or landscaping. Spruce & Pine from $0.99/tree. Free Shipping. Replacement guarantee. 1-866873-3846 or www.treetime.ca

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REAL ESTATE

MISC. FOR SALE

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

706

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

MISC. WANTED

New SRI Manufactured homes Singles $74,900. Doubles $99,900. PARK SPACES AVAILABLE REPOSSESSIONS 1974-2010 www.glenbrookhomes.net Chuck 604-830-1960 Trades. Financing. Permits.

Have Unwanted Firearms? 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.

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RENTALS

APARTMENT/CONDO

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TRANSPORTATION

Call 604-536-0379 WHITE ROCK 1 bdrm apt in the heart of White Rock

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Wanstalls Tactical & Sporting Arms

WHITE ROCK - Sausalito Building - 14955 Victoria Ave Unfurnished 990 sf 2 bdm suite. New building. Granite counters. Large patio! View pictures unit # 405 on google. $1500 + hydro.

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RECREATIONAL/SALE

2008 FLEETWOOD FIESTA LX 34’ MOTORHOME, 2 slides, 92,000kms, all new tires, many extras. $58,900. 604-808-2230

Call 604-538-5085

REAL ESTATE

CARS - DOMESTIC

1985 Dodge 600 convertible. Mechanical & motor perfect. Needs body work. $600 or best offer (604)581-5060

A quiet “non smoking” 1 bdrm apt. Walk to all amenities, tennis courts, Soft ball City, pool, park, beach and on bus route. Refs and lease required. Sorry no pets allowed. Phone for additional info and appt.

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

SUITES, UPPER

WHITE ROCK: Lrg, bright furn. studio, Ocean View. Priv entr, patio. $680 + $30 utils: incl heat, light, cble/net & lndry. NS/NP. Avail now. Female preferred. 778-881-0169

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The Scrapper

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White Rock - Condo Spacious & bright freshly painted with some new flooring. 1 Bdrm top floor condo in White Rock. Short level walk to transit & shopping. No rentals. Only $118,888. Rob Drysdale 604-220-1991 Homelife Realty

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FOR SALE BY OWNER S.Surrey large bright 2 bdrm 920sf condo,

55+ plus. Near Semiahmoo Mall, well maintained building near green space. $175,000.

Drive by the building located at: 1740 Southmere Crescent

Call 604-916-2003

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APARTMENT/CONDO ACTIVE SENIOR

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

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

Call 604-538-5337

Commerial or Retail space 650 sq ft. Sausalito Building 14955 Victoria Ave., White Rock. Located in prime location near beach, behind the Boathouse. $1850 per month. Call 604-317-7850

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SURREY, Very Bright, Clean, Quiet 1 bdrm in Riverpointe. In suite laundry, fire place, 5 appliances plus garburator, parking, storage, huge patio easy walking distance to Guildford mall. $850/mo. Damage deposit and references required. Small pet may be okay, pet damage deposit will be req’d. Please call 604-9168660 and leave a message. WHITE ROCK. Lrg 1 bdrm ste adult bldg, 1 prkg, near shops. Incl heat & hotwtr. NP/NS Call 604-596-9977

604-536-5639

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ROOMS FOR RENT

OCEAN PARK Clean quiet furn’d bdrm, adult home,lovely area. Now. N/S. $490 +part utils. 604-535-5953

750

SUITES, LOWER

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

2013 Kia Sorento EX, V6, bluetooth cargo cover, roof racks & heated seats. $16,900. 604-329-0703

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