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RALLY: Burnaby residents held a rally Monday outside of city hall to urge council to endorse the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty.

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Council endorses treaty against fossil fuels Chris Campbell

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A group of Burnaby residents were celebrating after city council unanimously endorsed the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty at a meeting on Monday night.

Residents and mem-

bers of environmental groups such as BROKE and Force of Nature held a rally outside of council chambers before the meeting to urge council to endorse the treaty, which has received support from other cities, including NewWestminster.

“We were very pleased

to watch the motion pass,” said Burnaby resident Kate McMahon. “The kids were excited to be part of the rally and contribute to something so important. It was disappointing that some of the councillors only saw this motion as symbolic, when there are so many tangible

actions that can be done and accelerated at all levels of government. We will continue to support the city in making bold climate action and hope today inspires other municipalities to do the same.”

The Fossil Fuel NonProliferation Treaty includes three components:

immediately banning expansions or new fossil fuel projects; sensibly and fairly phasing out existing fossil fuel production; and providing a just transition that protects workers and communities.

Rally promoter Maureen Curran said the uphill battle right now is con-

vincing Canada to take real action to stop producing and using fossil fuels.

“We know here in B.C. that things have been absolutely tragic the last few months, and this is happening all around the world; it’s not just here.We really cannot afford to stay on this path,” she said.

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Council approves tax hike, capital plan Chris Campbell

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Burnaby council approved the city’s financial plan on Monday night that includes the “most ambitious capital program in its history” with $504 million in spending to complete five major new facilities within the next five years.

“To deliver on our vision of being a worldclass city we must provide world-class facilities for our residents,” said Mayor Mike Hurley, in a news release. “This is a pivotal moment for Burnaby.

Over the next five years, we will begin opening outstanding new facilities which serve the needs of our growing city both today and into the future.”

City council unanimously endorsed the 2022-2026 financial plan that includes an outline of the major capital projects to be built in Burnaby.

These projects include: ! Replacing the aging CG Brown Pool and Burn-

aby Lake Arena with a new Burnaby Lake Sports Complex, which will include multiple pools, multi-purpose rooms and an NHL-sized arena; ! Building a new Cameron Recreation Centre and library, which will feature a new leisure pool, gym and weight room, as well as an outdoor public plaza; ! Redeveloping Confederation Park Community Centre to connect with the Eileen Dailly Pool and McGill Library; ! Completing the Rosemary Brown Arena, which incorporates sustainable design features and water conservation strategies, in addition to twin pads and public meeting spaces; and ! Designing a new community centre to serve the emerging Brentwood Town Centre.

In addition, the city will construct a new pedestrian and cycling overpass over Highway 1, which will provide a link between Burnaby Lake and Deer Lake.

Future pool: A rendering of the new Cameron Recreation Centre, which will include a pool. PHOTO CITY OF BURNABY

Funding for these projects will come through the city’s reserves “without incurring any debt,” said a news release.

The five-year financial

plan incorporates a 2.95% increase in property taxes for 2022, or $54 for the average residential property.

“Burnaby’s tax in-

creases continue to be among the lowest in the region, with the 2022 increases largely driven by increased operating costs from the RCMP contract,

inflation and wage increases through collective agreements,” said the city, in a statement.

City won’t pay for damage caused by sewer system Chris Campbell

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A Burnaby resident is furious the city won’t cover all of the costs associated with damage caused from a “blockage” in the municipal drainage system that flooded part of their home with sewage.

The resident doesn’t want their name used in the story, but has backed up the claims with documentation that includes an official “letter of decision” from a City of Burnaby claims and risk specialist.

The incident happened in October 2021, and the resident is still fighting with the city because it will only cover part of the cost associated with the damage.

The resident detailed a “serious” plumbing prob-

lem in their downstairs bathroom in which sewage was backing up all over the floor.The resident paid for a plumber to investigate.

“Only when the plumber went outside on city property (Stoney Creek) did he find sewage seeping out of the manhole,” the resident said.

The city was then contacted and it dispatched a crew to the site.The plumber was brought back to use a camera inside the drainage system to mark the spot of the issue, which was caused by roots from trees on city property.

The city has agreed to pay for the cost of using a camera to identify the problem, but has refused to pay for the full plumber’s bill or the cost of cleanup and renovations to fix damage caused by the

Smelly mess: Damage to a Burnaby resident’s downstairs bathroom caused by the city sewer system. PHOTO CONTRIBUTED

sewage.

“I am very frustrated because the flooring also needs to be replaced,” the resident said. “The water and sewage has penetrated underneath the linoleum, which needs to be replaced due to the smell, moisture

and unsanitary condition.

Water and sewage had to be cleaned up by me, and long afterwards the smell was horrible.”

According to the letter the resident received from the city, Section 744 of the Local Government

Act provides that a municipality has “no liability for damages (physical loss or expense incurred) arising from the failure of the municipal drainage system.

“The city responded and took actions immediately after the service call was received; therefore, the city is not negligent in this matter and has no legal liability to the property owner or their insurers for the damages/ expenses incurred in this case. However, city policy as it relates to sewer expense reimbursement actually extends somewhat beyond liability and so the city is able to reimburse the reasonable expense incurred to locate the source of a blockage on the city side but only if the blockage is caused by

a crushed or broken pipe within the road allowance or by the roots of cityplanted trees within the road allowance. In this case, the blockage was found on the city side and roots caused the blockage were from trees on the city’s land.The city is willing to reimburse the camera inspection fee that you have paid to the plumbing company.”

The resident is considering legal action.

Residents living in the Stoney Creek area of Burquitlam have long complained about sewage bubbling up from manhole covers and leaching into the creek and onto their properties. Multiple levels of government are working on long-term plans to deal with the situation.

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Opinion now MY VIEW KEITH BALDREY

Topic: Are riders ignoring TransLink’s mask mandate?

The political leadership race that time forgot is limping towards the finish line and it remains unclear how much of the public will pay attention to its eventual conclusion.

The BC Liberal Party is in the midst of a leadership race (you knew that, right?) to replace Andrew Wilkinson, who stepped down after a disastrous election result on his watch last fall.

The next leader will be announced Feb. 5 and right now it looks like former BC Liberal cabinet minister Kevin Falcon is the candidate to beat.

It was hard to draw any other conclusion after watching the recent televised, virtual debate between Falcon and his six leadership rivals.

It is not exactly a field of experienced candidates and is a considerably weaker than the roster in either of the last two leadership contests held by the BC Liberals.

Falcon’s previous cabinet experience – he held the major portfolios of finance, health and transportation – separates him from the rest of the field.

He is up against three current caucus members, none of whom have any experience in provincial government.The three MLAs – Ellis Ross, Michael Lee and Renee Merrifield – have fairly low public profiles.

The three other candidates – Val Litwin, Gavin Dew and Stan Sipos – are complete newcomers when it comes to politics and all appear to have little chance of emerging the victor when the votes are counted.

So can Falcon, who lost a narrow leadership contest to Christy Clark in 2012, be stopped?

There is one potential obstacle: the preferential ballot system that is being used to choose the leader.

Under this system, voters

“I stopped taking the bus and I won’t go on any SkyTrain either. A lot of passengers don’t wear a mask, even though it says mandatory. Some drivers don’t wear any either. It is a big joke.”

“I use transit regularly and this isn’t even remotely like my experiences. It is extremely rare to see someone not wearing a mask on transit, and I find everything to be right on schedule.”

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Falcon is looking unstoppable

rank the candidates in order of their support.

If Falcon cannot win a majority on the first count, he could stall on subsequent ballots if an anyone-but-Falcon mentality unites the supporters of the other candidates.

That could allow another candidate or two to leapfrog him on subsequent ballots if he does not have strong second- and third- and even fourthchoice support (this is what happened to Dianne Watts, the former Surrey mayor, during the 2018 leadership vote). Ross and Lee are likely the most probable to benefit from this kind of scenario.

In any event, whoever emerges victorious will inherit a badly wounded political party that is having a hard time resonating with the voting public. A significant rise in support for the NDP has chased the B.C. Liberals out of Metro Vancouver when it comes to winning legislative seats.

All of the candidates have talked about the need to “renew” and “diversify” the party.That will be easier said than done when it does not have much support in the areas where most of the population resides.

Falcon is a good communicator, but he certainly tilts considerably to the right-wing side of the political spectrum. If he takes the party too far to the right, that may make it even more difficult for it to win back support in Metro Vancouver, which seems to be gravitating away from that side of political turf.

But no matter which candidate wins, the party will face a challenge that it has never really been able to consistently conquer during this pandemic: convincing the general public to even pay attention to what it is saying.

Keith Baldrey is chief political reporter for Global BC.

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A local Mountie got some ribbing in July after her cruiser drove to Vancouver on its own in July.When the officer jumped out of her cruiser to chase three robbery suspects on foot in North Burnaby, the car rolled off driverless down Hastings Street and crossed Boundary Road before crashing into a tree in Vancouver. Staff Sgt. George Monk said the cruiser somehow weaved between obstacles that would have been challenging for a driver to avoid.The car suffered a damaged bumper and fender. One of the robbery suspects was arrested.

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Opinionnow Support the gondola Editor: Imagine a whole community waiting at their local stop, hoping that their civic leaders give thumbs up to an efficient, reliable and affordable change of service.

A “yes” will mean a benefit to the whole regional transit system. A “no” means 10 more years in the rain and the snow.

This isn’t a hypothetical. The community in question is UniverCity on Burnaby Mountain – more than 7,000 people who use transit at a higher rate than anyone in the region outside Vancouver’s downtown peninsula.

The Burnaby Mountain campus of Simon Fraser University is the second-busiest transit destination in TransLink’s service area; for part of the day, and for five days a week, the transit option looks terrific.

But there are problems. First, the bus-based service is designed to accommodate the students, staff and faculty at Simon Fraser University, so when classes are over, most of the buses go home. If you’re a resident of UniverCity and you miss your window, you’re out of luck.

The second problem is that diesel buses are last-century’s solution for the steep mountain approach. They are highly polluting, they suffer greatly from the wear and tear, and it’s not unusual for Burnaby Mountain snowstorms to defeat the service altogether.

The third problem is capacity: in normal times (i.e. when COVID is not raging), the service is overloaded. Users connecting to or from the Production Way SkyTrain station often spend more time waiting for a seat than they do actually travelling up or down the mountain.

And the queue is full: TransLink can’t increase capacity (or reduce overloading) by adding more buses.

Fortunately, there is a solution. For the past 13 years, TransLink has been looking at business cases that show an urban transit gondola would be safe, fast, reliable and affordable.

Replacing diesel buses would dramatically lower the environmental footprint, and the gondola could be built and operated inexpensively compared to any alternative. Fully electric and perfectly suited to the location, a gondola would provide a huge improvement in service to SFU users and UniverCity residents alike, even while freeing up dozens of buses for use elsewhere in the region.

As citizens and voters, we rely upon our municipal leaders to stand up for us at critical times. With this opportunity to have a gondola placed prominently in the TransLink workplan, we sincerely hope we can count on Burnaby Mayor Mike Hurley and council to deliver their support.

Mario Guisado, president, UniverCity Community Association

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A member of an anti-logging group that shut down a Highway 1 offramp in Burnaby earlier this month is taking issue with the Burnaby RCMP’s description of the protesters’ behaviour.

The RCMP put out a news release on Jan. 10, saying three people had been arrested at the westboundWillingdon Avenue off-ramp that morning.

Police said a group of about a dozen demonstrators had blocked the off-ramp at about 7:45 a.m., creating a significant backup on Highway 1.

Police also said there had been “reports that one person had climbed onto the hood of a vehicle that had been forcibly stopped on the off-ramp.”

The demonstration was one of a number of blockades orchestrated by Save Old Growth, a group committed to stopping old-growth logging.

Laura Jeffries, who is with the group and was taking photos at the Burnaby protest, said the organization is “fiercely nonviolent,” but Burnaby

RCMP has portrayed it as “violent and aggressive” by suggesting a protester climbed onto the hood of a car.

“The RCMP have been known to lie quite a bit to get the public and the media to believe the narrative that serves them best,” Jeffries wrote to the NOW in an email.

Jeffries sent a video taken at theWillingdon demonstration. It shows a white car attempting to continue driving despite protesters stepping in front of it. At one point, two protesters put their hands onto the car and one briefly lies on the hood before it backs up.

Jeffries said she witnessed the whole protest and that’s as close as anyone got to climbing onto the hood of a car.

Burnaby RCMP spokesperson Mike Kalanj later clarified the motorist who called in the complaint reported that a demonstrator had lain on the hood of his vehicle not “climbed” onto it.

He said the investigation into the incident is ongoing and “there’s still more information coming in.”

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CityConnect HOME OWNER GRANT

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WILLINGDON LANDS MASTER PLAN

Earlier this month, the provincial government announced changes to the B.C. Home Owner Grant program in response to the increase in assessed values of residential properties. The threshold for the grant has been increased to $1.975 million in 2022, a significant increase over the 2021 assessment threshold.

Homeowners in Burnaby may be eligible for as much as $570 for the basic Home Owner Grant, and as much as $845 for homeowners 65 or older and others who qualify.

The grant is reduced by $5 for every $1,000 of assessed value above the threshold. To find out if you’re eligible for the B.C. Home Owner Grant, or to learn how to apply, visit gov.bc.ca/homeownergrant.

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NOTICE OF DISPOSITION TAKE NOTICE THAT the City of Burnaby intends to grant a volumetric statutory right of way to Metro Vancouver Water District, in consideration for $9,000.00, over an 1,333.6 m3 sub-surface portion of Cityowned property legally described as PID: 012-840-599, Parcel A (Reference Plan 5382), District Lot 74, Group 1, Except Parcel 1 (Reference Plan 5641) New Westminster District, as shown on Plan EPP106546.

NOTICE OF DEVELOPMENT PERMIT APPLICATION This application will come before Council for consideration of approval on:

MONDAY, JANUARY 31 AT 5PM

in the Council Chamber, City Hall, 4949 Canada Way, Burnaby, BC V5G 1M2 Development Variance Permit Application Address: 3935 Kincaid Street | Applicant: EllisDon Corporation The City has received an application for a Development Variance Permit (DVP #21-00001) for the property located at 3935 Kincaid Street (Burnaby Hospital). The application requests a variance to Section 506.8 of the Burnaby Zoning Bylaw 1965 (Bylaw No. 4742) to reduce the side yard facing Kincaid Street from 16.0 m (52.49 ft.) to 7.5 m (24.61 ft.). The purpose of the requested Development Variance Permit is to facilitate the construction of additions to the Burnaby Hospital that include a new seven-storey hospital pavilion and an expansion of the existing Support Facilities Building. Once complete, the new health care campus would provide improved access to emergency, surgery, maternity, and mental health and substance use services.

Please note the following in advance of the meeting: » Copies of the proposed Development Variance Permit may be inspected by visiting the Burnaby Planning and Development Department, City Hall (4949 Canada Way, Burnaby), during the hours of 8:00am to 4:45pm from Monday to Friday excluding statutory holidays. » Information on this application may be obtained by contacting the Planning and Development Department at 604-294-7400 or planning@burnaby.ca. » If you wish to provide written input on this application, please email clerks@burnaby.ca or mail / deliver to Mayor & Council, c/o Office of the City Clerk (4949 Canada Way, BC, V5G 1M2).

The Willingdon Lands site is a 40-acre parcel at the corner of Canada Way and Willingdon Avenue which is jointly owned by the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) and səl ̓ilwətaɁɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations and Aquilini Development. The City has been working alongside these parties to explore site concepts and have received a conceptual Master Plan for redevelopment of the site. The Master Plan proposal envisions the site as a contemporary Musqueam and Tsleil-Waututh Urban Village representative of their history, culture, and art. The proposal requires an amendment to the Official Community Plan (OCP) which currently designates the site for business centre uses.

Residents and businesses in the neighbourhood are invited to learn more about the proposed OCP amendment and provide input on the conceptual Master Plan proposal.

Visit Burnaby.ca/WillingdonLands to answer a short online survey, read the Master Plan booklet, and register for a virtual information session.

All written submissions must be received by 9:00am on 2022 January 31.

It is requested that all written comments on this application contain the writer’s name and address which become part of the public record.

For updates on opportunities to attend Council meetings in person during the COVID-19 pandemic, or to watch Council meetings live via webcast, please visit Burnaby.ca

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• THURSDAY, January 27, 2022 11

Citynow Second-degree murder charge laid in mall stabbing 25-year-old NorthVancouver woman was killed in December near Metropolis at MetrotownWalmart Cornelia Naylor

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A 25-year-old North Vancouver woman has been identified as the victim in a fatal stabbing at a Burnaby mall last month.

At around 11:40 a.m. on Dec. 19, police responded to a parkade at Metropolis at Metrotown Mall after multiple calls for assistance.

On scene, officers found a person who had been stabbed outside a parkade near the Metropolis at Metrotown Walmart.

The woman was taken to hospital but died of her injuries.

She has now been iden-

tified as Melissa Blimkie were in a relationship for from North Vancouver. some time prior to the hoThe Integrated Homimicide, according to IHIT, cide Investigation Team and investigators have reconfirmed her leased a photo identity at the of Blimkie in the same time as anhopes someone nouncing secwill come forward ond-degree murand tell them der charges more about the against Everton nature of that reDowney, 32. lationship.

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Sportsnow Burnaby Central grad at the top of her game Mario Bartel

editorial@burnabynow.com

Missoula, Montana may not be the first place you think of if you’re looking to further your soccer career.

It wasn’t for Burnaby Central grad Camellia Xu, either.

But her journey to play goalkeeper at the University of Montana has brought her to the top of her game, and even earned her a spot with Canada’s U20 women’s national team that’s getting set to compete at the CONCACAF women’s U20 championship in the Dominican Republic Feb. 25 to March 12.

Xu, who grew up in Port Moody and attended Burnaby Central when she was accepted into the Vancouver Whitecaps Academy program, had narrowed down her post-secondary choices to Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge or the University of Houston.

But unexpected coaching changes dried up her scholarship opportunities at both schools.

Xu was forced to start her recruiting process anew, juggling courses, exams and contacting coaches through her senior year when most had already made their decisions on incoming student-athletes and scholarships were spoken for.

Xu said she “essentially did two years of work in two months.”

The effort paid off when U of M head coach Chris Citowski extended an offer.

“Montana definitely isn’t a big name in the sport,” Xu said. “But people shouldn’t underestimate what we are capable of.”

Xu, who’s studying political science with a minor in Chinese, sat out her first season.The process – called redshirting – allows student-athletes who might benefit from a further year of seasoning another year of eligibility to play their sport while they complete their studies.

Xu said she used the opportunity to learn all she could about soccer at the NCAA level.

“NCAA soccer can be more physically demanding than technically, depending on who you play,” she said. “I think I garnered a lot of knowledge I wouldn’t have received had I immediately gone in and played.”

It helped Xu was able to hone her game behind Grizzlies veteran Claire Howard, who broke the Big Sky Conference record for career shutouts and was named its goalkeeper of the year after the 2021 spring season.

When Xu was handed the big keeper’s gloves last fall, she picked up right

NATIONAL TEAM:

Burnaby Central grad Camellia Xu punches away a shot for her University of Montana Grizzlies, where she was named the goalkeeper of the year in the Big Sky Conference.

PHOTO DEREK JOHNSON/ UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA ATHLETICS

where her predecessor left off; she allowed just 14 goals in 20 games and was named the Big Sky’s goalkeeper of the year for the fall season. She was also the most valuable player in the post-season when she made nine saves to lead the Grizzlies to its seventh conference championship, capped by a 1-0 win over fourth-ranked Weber State.

Xu said being selected to attend a camp for the U20 women’s national

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“It was amazing getting to play and compete with some of the best players from across Canada,” she said. “All these girls are just like me, thriving at the top universities and playing against the best of the best in the United States.”

Xu said the biggest difference from her time at the Whitecaps academy and as a member of Brit-

ish Columbia’s provincial team since 2015 is the speed at which players have to make decisions.

“At a national level, things move 10 times as fast compared to regional,” she said, adding, “A huge part of my position is controlling the intensity of play.”

Xu said the week-long national team camp, packed with meetings, team meals and threehour training sessions on an indoor pitch seemed a

long way from her earliest days at Port Moody Soccer Club when her coach determined her height and fearlessness of the ball made her a good fit in net.

She admitted it took her a few years to get used to the idea.

“A lot rides on your shoulders when you’re expected to keep the ball out of the net,” Xu said. “Ultimately they were right and I was a better goaltender than I was at any other position.”

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2022 I THE YEAR OF THE TIGER

Get ready to welcome the Year of the Tiger Some fun facts about Chinese NewYear

WELCOMING THE NEW YEAR: A Cheondoong drumming performance was part of the

Lunar New Year festivities held in 2020 at Lougheed Town Centre mall. The Year of the Tiger is set to begin on Feb. 1. PHOTO JENNIFER GAUTHIER, NOW FILES

Feb. 1, 2022 marks theYear of the Tiger. Here are some facts about the Chinese zodiac: ! If you were born in theYear of the Tiger – that is, in 2022, 2010, 1998, 1986, 1974, 1962, 1950 or 1938 – you have a zodiac sign that is a symbol of strength, exorcises evils and shows braveness. ! These things bring Tigers good luck: Numbers 1, 3 and 4 (or a combination of them); the 16th and 27th days of any Chinese lunar month; the colours blue, grey and orange; the flowers yellow lily and cineraria; and the directions east, north and south. ! These things bring Tigers bad luck: Number 6, 7 and 8 (or a combination of them); the colour brown; and the southwest direction.

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On behalf of the City of Burnaby, our best wishes for a happy and prosperous Lunar New Year!

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! In China, many kids tie a tiger image on their hats and shoes as a sign of good luck. ! The tiger ranks third among the Chinese zodiac animals. ! The 12 zodiac creatures are, in order: the rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, goat, monkey, rooster, dog and pig. ! Each zodiac sign is linked with the element gold (metal); wood; water; fire; or earth. 2022 is the year of the Water Tiger, which is associated with people who have strong self-esteem and learning abilities. ! The luckiest zodiac signs for 2022 are the ox and the goat. Rabbit, dragon, horse and rooster people will also have a smooth year and will make money in 2022.

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Are Lunar New Year and Chinese New Year the same?

The terms Lunar New Year and Chinese New Year usually mean the same thing.

Both use the colour red, and celebrations can involve fireworks, firecrackers, lion- or dragon-dance shows, honouring ancestors and religious worship.

But there are differences across Asian countries, as the holiday can have different dates and names.

In China, the new year is often referred to as the Spring Festival and includes many Chinese cultural and religious elements.

In Korea, the celebration typically lasts for three days.The traditional hanbok dress is worn, while tteokguk (soup with sliced rice cakes) and jeon (savoury pancake) are served.

In Mongolia,Tsagaan Sar (translated as white moon), or NewYear’s Day is the first day of the Mon-

golian lunisolar calendar and has shamanistic influences.The White Moon festival is marked for three days and starts on the same day as Tibet’s Losar.

In Tibet, Losar (translated as new year) is a Buddhist fest that is celebrated on the first day of the lunisolar Tibetan calendar, for 15 days. On the first day, revellers drink changkol.The next day is called King’s Losar. Losar is also recognized by people in Bhutan and Nepal.

And in Vietnam,Tết (short for Tết Nguyên Ðán) is the most important holiday of the year and is celebrated on the same day as Chinese New Year.They serve, among other dishes, dried young bamboo soup and sticky rice. Games, like the bird competition, are common during this time to test knowledge, strength and aestheticism.

What to give (and not) for Lunar New Year presents When in doubt, think red WHAT TO GIVE Here are our Top 5 gift ideas for your family, friends and neighbours during Lunar NewYear: ! red envelopes containing money ! tea ! fruits ! home décor ! clothing (like scarves and gloves) WHAT NOT TO GIVE There are also certain presents that you should avoid giving.

These include items in black or white (used for funerals); necklaces (unless

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The opera company had planned to bring a live, full-length production to the stage at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts from Feb. 26 to March 5, but the current B.C. pandemic situation has put paid to those plans.

The opera company announced on Jan. 21 that it has decided not to proceed with the live shows at

this time “due to current circumstances.”

“We will not be mounting the two operas but will be planning for future concerts and operas when the time shows that it is safer to do so,” an email from the company said.

The performance would have been a double bill featuring Gianni Schicchi and Pagliacci.

The performances were intended to continue company’s tradition of producing one fully

staged, costumed opera each year.

Burnaby Lyric Opera began in the early 1980s and, by 1997, had evolved into a professional intermediate company with a permanent home at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts.The company is a non-profit society with a vision to give emerging professional and semi-professional opera singers in B.C. the chance to sing leading roles in fully staged operas.

Shadbolt Centre kicks off a new season of live shows

The show must go on.

The Shadbolt Centre for the Arts has announced its new season, with a host of performances lined up for January to May. In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Shadbolt is continuing with its dual live and livestreamed performances, giving audiences a chance to decide between attending live, in-person shows or watching virtually from their own homes.

The centre is also continuing to follow public health orders and has capped all in-person shows at 50% until directives change.Vaccine pass-

ports are required, and masks must be worn.

The new year of shows launches on Saturday, Jan. 29, with an evening of music featuring Lache Cercel and the Roma Jazz Ensemble. Cercel, a Romanian-Canadian violin virtuoso, teacher and composer, created the new musical genre “Roma jazz” by merging Eastern influences with Western classical traditions.

That show is followed on Thursday, Feb. 3 by Beau Wheeler.Wheeler is a queer, non-binary composer whose grandfather played piano with Nat King Cole and Sammy Davis Jr.Wheeler, who re-

Under arrest: Beau Wheeler is onstage at Shadbolt Centre on Feb. 3. PHOTO CONTRIBUTED

cently came out as trans, is about to release two new albums, and this concert will launch a music video.

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Continued from page 18 performance by jazz artists LucyYeghiazaryan and Grant Stewart.

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Other highlights: ADVANCE THEATRE FESTIVAL Monday, Feb. 7 to Friday, Feb. 11, 8 p.m. nightly – online only Ruby Slippers Theatre, in partnership with Playwrights Guild of Canada and the Vancouver Fringe Festival, presents the Advance Theatre Festival, showcasing dramatic readings of five new plays, written and directed by diverse theatre artists. ! Monday, Feb. 7: Bibliomancer, by Scheherazaad Cooper: A young girl with a love of books discovers a family secret that reveals a buried past – and hidden powers. ! Tuesday, Feb. 8: In The Shadow of The Mountains, by Valerie Sing Turner: It’s 1998. A family gathers to figure

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Communitynow Black Excellence Day draws 12,000 attendees First-ever event, hosted virtually by the Burnaby school district, exceeded organizers’‘wildest hopes’

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Interest in a virtual provincewide Black Excellence Day event hosted by the Burnaby school district this month exceeded the “wildest hopes” of local organizers.

Black Excellence Day is a day to “rejoice in Black history and learn about Black stories, Black art and Black people, and a day to stand in solidarity with Black Canadians,” according to the Ninandotoo Society, the anti-racist charity behind the event.

It was officially proclaimed by the province earlier this month, and the

Burnaby school district hosted its official, virtual event on Jan. 14.

More than 12,000 people from 17 school districts and five independent schools ended up participating, according to the school district.

“The level of interest was beyond our wildest hopes,” said Beth Applewhite, the district’s principal of equity, diversity and inclusion. “We had more than double the number of people participate than what we were expecting, which I believe reflects people’s understanding that these events are for everyone.”

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The news these days has not been great with the variants of COVID-19 again disrupting our lives.

After two years of dealing with the pandemic, I think many of us expected a more social and fun Christmas and NewYear’s with family and friends.

Unfortunately, further COVID-19 restrictions were put in place and our events were either downsized or cancelled. As well, seniors are impacted more severely by the extreme weather we have been having.

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1. Poor cognitive functioning has not been linked to vision loss.True or false?

2.While 11% of seniors lost money in a scam, 34% of those among the 18 to 24 demographic reported losing money.True or false?

3. Healthy and pain-free feet help you keep your balance, which is important in preventing falls.

True or false?

4. Retired seniors add

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5.There is no link between poor oral hygiene and the prevention and development of lung infections such as pneumonia.True or false?

6. It is not easy for many seniors to get around our community safely and effortlessly.

True or false?

7. Short of getting hearing aids, an older person can do nothing about hearing loss.True or false?

8.Taking a rehabilitation program after a heart attack or stroke does not reduce the risk of a return to hospital within a year.

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Continued from page 23 9.While older adults are faced with stressors such as higher rates of disease contraction, severe complications and mortality from COVID-19, they also possess more coping skills to deal with stress as they are older and wiser.

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10. COVID-19 had no effect on seniors gaining weight during the pandemic.True or false?

11. Fortunately, there are no homeless seniors in our community.True or false?

12. For seniors, there are options for cycling that are both safe and healthy.

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13. In extreme weather situations, seniors face no increased risk factors than other age groups.True or false?

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vices have little effect on the well-being of seniors.

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15. Getting a flu shot helps avoid spreading infections to other more immune-compromised people, pregnant women, and those who don’t or won’t get vaccinated.True or false?

16. Most seniors do not have an interest in using technology.True or false?

17. Most seniors over the age of 85 have a diagnosis of dementia.True or false?

18. Poverty is not an issue for any seniors in our community.True or false?

19.There are no tangible benefits for individuals who volunteer.True or false?

20. Ninety-eight per cent of seniors aged 80 or over evaluated by RoadSafetyBC keep their

driving privileges.True or false?

21. As you age there is nothing you can do to prevent falls.True or false?

22. Immunization is a global health and development success story, saving millions of lives every year.

True or false?

23. Exercise has no effect on brain health.True or false?

24. Senior centre programs play a key role in keeping seniors healthy and independent.True or false?

25. Picking only one or two resolutions for the new year increases your chances of success.True or false?

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BC Seniors’ Guide is now available in Hindi, Tagalog

People in British Columbia whose first language is Tagalog or Hindi can now access the updated BC Seniors’ Guide in their own language.

The enhanced 12th edition of the guide was published in July 2021 in seven languages: English, Chinese, French, Punjabi, Farsi, Korean and Vietnamese. All languages can be accessed online in PDF format, and print copies can be ordered through the Office of the Seniors Advocate.

“The BC Seniors’ Guide is a valuable resource as it links older adults to information they need to help make important decisions as they age.

B.C. is also a diverse and multilingual province, and

our government recognizes the need to ensure that all residents can access support and services in the language they are the most comfortable using,” said Mable Elmore, parliamentary secretary for seniors’ services and long-term care, in a news release.

“That is why in July we translated the guide into six languages, and now, we are adding translations in Tagalog and Hindi for the approximately 15,270 B.C. seniors who speak these languages.”

The new seniors’ guide includes information on programs, such as: ! Fair PharmaCare; ! Medical Services Plan; ! the Home Adaptations for Independence program, which provides fi-

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To access the BC Seniors’ Guide in all nine languages, visit www.gov. bc.ca/seniorsguide.To order free print copies, call (toll-free): 1-877-9523181.

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In the last 50 years there are circulation coins that can be worth up to $20,000.00 each. The most expensive is the 2000 Caribou quarter with a “P” under the Queen’s portrait at $20,000.00 for an uncirculated coin. The 2000 Harmony and Creativity Quarters with a “P” under the Queen start at $5,000.00. Without the “P” they are only worth the 25 cents. The 1969 Dime with a large date ( the same size as a 1968 dime) is worth $5,000.00 for used, however the small date is only worth 10 cents. For people with pennies still, there is also a 2000 cent with a “P” under the Queen worth $3,000.00 A 2006 cent with a “P” under the Queen and non-magnetic starts at $50.00. Use a fridge magnet to make sure it is not magnetic. In 1992 Canada issued a series of 12 quarters featuring the Provinces. The New Brunswick and Saskatchewan quarters of the Queen And Caribou should both be upright when flipped side to side.

There is an error where instead being upright they are inverted, with one facing downward. These inverts start at $100.00 each.

Q A

What are some myths about hearing loss?

1) Hearing loss only affect the elderly.

2) My primary Physician will tell me if my hearing is failing.

3) I notice a difference in one ear but the other is fine, so I’m ok.

4) Hearing aids will make me look “older” and “handicapped”.

5) My hearing loss cannot be helped.

6) the consequences of hiding hearing loss are better than wearing hearing aids.

In fact, the vast majority of people with hearing loss can benefit from hearing aids, and dramatic new technological advances have completely transformed hearing aids in recent years, making them more effective comfortable and easy to use. So the sooner you identify hearing loss and start using professionally fitted hearing aids if recommended by a hearing healthcare professional, the sooner you’ll begin to reap the rewards of better hearing.

Q

How often should I have a check-up and cleaning?

A

There are many factors that will determine how often you need to have your teeth cleaned. For the average patient with good oral hygiene habits, dentists recommend check-ups every 6 months. Regular cleanings and check-ups can help to identify gum disease, screen for other oral diseases, and can be an opportunity to discuss Ways to prevent gum disease and tooth decay. Professional cleaning by a hygienist includes using specific tools are used to remove stains and hard deposits like tartar and calculus that your toothbrush can’t remove. Your hygienist and dentist will discuss habits like smoking and high-sugar diets that can have a negative impact on oral health. A patient with gum disease may require cleanings every 3-4 months, sometimes even needing advanced care with a Periodontist (gum specialist). Talk to your dentist today!

Jim Richardson Coins and Stamps Specialist

Stuart Lloyd Owner

Lloyd Hearing Solutions

Dr. Lovely & Associates

(604) 278-3235

(604) 434-2070

(604) 524-4981

6960 No. 3 Road, Richmond, BC V6Y 2C5

6540 Burlington Ave #140b, Burnaby, BC, V5H 4G3

609 6th Street, NewWestminster, BC V3L 3C1

Western Coins and Stamps

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Dr. Ajand Nobahari Dentist

lloydhearingsolutions.ca

newwestminsterdentists.com

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Q&A

Your questions answered by Trusted Local Professionals

TK

INSURANCE

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Q

What is Sponsored Content?

A

Sponsored Content is a brand-sponsored article that lives on a media publisher’s website. It looks and reads like the publications own content but is, in fact, a paid advertisement. It positions the brand as an expert by delivering interesting content that is relevant to a publisher’s audience.

As we move further down the digital road, it’s important to connect with your audience online. Not merely advertise products and services… spark interest, answer questions, educate readers with valuable information. One example of this would be for a Realtor to sponsor an article on “How to turn your Basement Suite into a Rental Unit?” A Travel Agency could talk about “5 Best Trips to Cure the Winter Blues!” Maybe a Yoga Studio discusses “The Health Benefits of Maintaining a Good Work-Life Balance?”The general idea is to provide your audience with helpful, interesting, even must read articles… sponsored by your business of course! It’s a softer, but more memorable sell, presented in a journalistic style.

Sponsored Content builds brand trust & credibility, when used effectively can drive online traffic and engagement by leaps and bounds!!

EXPERT

Q

Does coverage change when your property becomes vacant?

A

Yes! Always check with your insurance provider BEFORE your property becomes vacant.

Frank Astorino President

John Fleming Insurance Agency

We recommend: 1. You shut off your main water source coming into the house.

2. Disconnect all appliances.

3. Keep your property well lit.

4. Keep window coverings closed.

5. Pick up any mail daily.

(604) 298-1218 6696 Hastings Street Burnaby, V5B 1S3

Notify your insurance provider immediately if your property is NOT “Vacant” anymore, in order to change your policy to the correct coverage.

TK

A

While your location is “Vacant” from DAY ONE of Vacancy: The liability limit is “premises liability” only. You must check the property at least once every 72 hours or give the keys to a competent person to check the dwelling once every 72 hours.

While “Vacant” you are NOT COVERED for the following: 1. Vandalism/malicious acts 2. Sewer backup.

3. Water damage 4. Theft/burglary damage 5. Theft/burglary of any items 6. Any contents 7. Exterior glass coverage 8. Theft or damage to any of the plumbing or wiring within the walls

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of the month

While “Vacant” you are COVERED for the following: 1. Fire 2. Premises liability

Neeta Dhillon Digital Media Specialist

TK TK

LocalPRO

Here at John Fleming Insurance we are dedicated to you and all your different insurance needs. We’ve been around for over 40 years and have been committed to customer service and educating our clients on making informed insurance choices.

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Financial

Work Injury Law

Mortgage

EXPERT

EXPERT

EXPERT

I received a severance this year. How do I make sure I don’t have a big tax bill at year-end?

First, add up all your 2021 income, including the severance which is taxable. Regular employment income has taxes withheld based on your annual salary, so find out if any tax has already been remitted to the CRA from the severance.

If you have unused RRSP contribution room, consider contributing to offset the extra income. RRSP contributions create a tax deduction, and future growth becomes tax deferred until you make a withdrawal. You can use the RRSP deposit strategically to drop yourself from a higher tax bracket into a lower one.

Depending on the amount you contribute, there may still be taxes to pay when you file your return, but it will be less than if you had not made the RSRP contribution.

Christine Conway CFP, CLU, CHS, CExP. Financial Advisor

Q

I don’t agree with WorkSafeBC’s (WCB’s) decision about my injury or my compensation, what should I do?

A

If WCB has communicated a decision, either in the form of a written letter or verbal communication, you can contact the decision maker and provide them any additional information you have that might help change their decision. WCB has the ability to change their decision within 75 days of the date of the decision.

If you disagree with a decision, you should request a review from the Review Division within 90 days of the date on the decision. If you disagree with the decision from the Review Division, you may be able to appeal the decision to the Workers’ Compensation Appeal Tribunal. You must appeal the decision within 30 days from the date of the Review Division decision. Remember, if you don’t request a review or appeal a decision, that decision will remain binding.

If you have questions about a decision from WCB or the Review Division, call me at 604-327-9882. We offer a free consultation to determine whether we can help.

Gail Sharma Work Injury Lawyer

(604) 521-3778

(604) 327-9882

555 6th Street #325, New Westminster, BC V3L 5H1

7364 Market Crossing, Burnaby, BC V5J 0A2

braunfinancial.com

I have selected my mortgage advisor and have a pre-approval. Can I start home shopping?

A

That’s great - you are off to a good start in your home buying journey! You will now need to extend your home buying team by selecting a realtor who will help you find a home that fits your budget. Your realtor will play a very important role in helping you find a home. Their job is to help you find the ideal home, providing advice on different neighbourhoods, property types and home features to help you make decisions that meet your needs. Your realtor will create an Agreement of Purchase and Sale when you find the home you want to purchase and negotiate on your behalf to help you get the best price. When searching for a realtor, select someone you feel comfortable with, is experienced and knowledgeable about the community you want to live in. Your mortgage advisor can also recommend a realtor. One of my trusted realtors is Lorenzo Daminato PREC* of Rennie & Associates Realty at 604-657-8121 & lorenzodhomes@gmail.com.

Anna Yeung Mortgage Advisor

GKS Law Firm

Braun Financial Services

Q

CIBC

(778) 837-8181

gkslawfirm.com

28-4567 Lougheed Hwy., Burnaby, BC V5C 3Z6

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EMPLOYMENT

LOST

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved wife, mother, nonna and bisnonna on January 17 2022.

She will be missed by her family and all that knew her.

Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 28th at St. Helen’s Church, 3860 Triumph Street, Burnaby In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory of Irma Bonamin to the CNIB Canadian National Institute for the Blind. In Memory Form

LEGAL/PUBLIC NOTICES By virtue of the Repairman’s Lien Act KINGSWAY BAILIFF SERVICE will dispose of: 1) 2009 Dodge RAM 1500 VIN# 1D3HV13T29S777711 Debtor RO: SQ QANBAR TILES LTD. Amount owed: $5,000.00 Due to Covid-19, viewing g will be by Appointment Only.

Units can be viewed online at: https://kingswaybailiff.com/car-gallery/ All email written bids to Kingsway Bailiff Service by February 3, 2022 at: info@kingswaybailiff.com www.KingswayBailiff.com

NOTICE OF DISPOSAL OF PERSONAL PROPERTY Owner: Glenn Redman Property at: PODS Storage Facility 5350 Byrne Road, Burnaby, BC The contract between PC Urban Properties and Glenn Redman for the storage of his personal belongings has expired and attempts to contact Mr. Redman have gone unanswered. If no contact has been made to PC Urban before the 27th of February 2022, we will move forward with cancelling the storage unit and disposing of all items.

SMITH (Sideris), Beatrice Louise "Beezie" Died in New Westminster, BC, on December 28, 2021, at the age of 97. Bea was an artist, writer, gardener, reader, crossword−puzzler, yard−saler, poet, and lifelong socialist; in her youth, a political activist, hitchhiker across the continent, charmer of friends and lovers, worker for a better world. Loving mother to Susan (Lorne), Michael (Chris), and countless cherished cats. Beloved grandma to Adam and Marina, wife of Frank (predeceased), and big sis to surviving sibling Margy. She will be sadly missed by those who knew her. The family would like to thank the wonderful nurses of Royal Columbian Hospital for the compassionate care they provided in her final days.

"Your death brought you to air, not earth, when the best of you escaped to join the sky."

Celebrate the lives of loved ones with your stories, photographs and tributes

Please contact: PC Urban Properties, 880 - 1090 W. Georgia St. Vancouver, BC V6E 3V7 (604) 282-6085 or info@pcurban.ca The Repairers Lien Act − Kabani Holdings Ltd, 240 12th Street, New Westminster, BC, V3M 4H2. In the matter of the 2020 Hyundai Elantra, VIN # KMHD84LF3LU104198, registered to LOVEPREET SINGH − this vehicle will be sold if not paid in full

by January 23, 2022. Date of sale: Friday, January 24, 2022, at approx. 3pm. Amount owing: $10,488 for repairs and loan unpaid, plus any/all other expenses.

604−351−6577 www.kabani auto.ca

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For best results please check your ad for accuracy the first day it appears. Refunds made only after 7 business days notice!

MEDICAL/ DENTAL HELP

Lost GOLD WEDDING man’s ring on Dec 23 in New West - Sapperton/ McBride, Royal City Centre areas. Sentimental. Can ID. Call 604-522-1228

LEGAL

BONAMIN, Irma (nee Jacoe) August 3,1939 - January 17, 2022 Born in Grimaldi (Reggio Calabria), Italy

MEDICAL/ DENTAL HELP

MARKETPLACE

Puzzle Answers

BURIAL PLOTS Ocean View Burial Park South Mausoleum.

2 Tandem Exterior Crypts, 2 openings, 5th row above ground level. Asking $35k. 604-341-4394

NWCDC PAEDIATRIC OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST Located in Vanderhoof, BC. Permanent full−time position (35hrs/week).

Relocation funds available.

E−mail: hr@nwcdc.ca www.nwcdc.ca

NWCDC PAEDIATRIC PHYSIOTHERAPIST Located in Vanderhoof, BC. Permanent full−time position (35hrs/week).

Relocation funds available.

E−mail: hr@nwcdc.ca www.nwcdc.ca

WANTED CASH for your CLUTTER I will pay CASH for your UNWANTED ITEMS! I specialize in RECORDS, English Bone China & Figurines, Collectibles, Tools, Antiques, ETC

Rob • 604-307-6715

GENERAL EMPLOYMENT

REAL ESTATE

WE’RE HIRING

HOUSES FOR SALE LOCATIONS: Coquitlam Pitt Meadows

DIFFICULTY SELLING? Difficulty Making Payments?

WE BUY HOMES Any Situation, Any Condition

604-812-3718

GVCPS INC. / gvcps.ca

Apply online now: naturalfactors.com/en-ca/careers/ BUILDING MANAGER Required for Residential Low Rise Complex.

Full-time. Competitive salary. Min 2 years experience.

Ability to communicate well, orally and written.

Email resume to: councilnw1459@gmail.com HIRING - PRIVATE HOME CHILD CARE

Burnaby-based family is presently seeking an experienced caregiver to care for infant and toddler. The position is expected to commence ASAP. Childcare will take place in the employer’s home.

Personal Skills: Reliability; Effective interpersonal skills; Team player; Excellent oral communication; judgment and intuitiveness; and flexibility.

Specific Skills: Maintain a safe and healthy environment in the home; prepare children for rest periods; tend to emotional wellbeing of children; supervise and care for children; prepare and serve nutritious meals; bathe, dress and feed children; instruct children in personal hygiene and social development; and organize, activities such as games and outings for children.

Additional Skills: Perform housekeeping and cleaning duties; assume full responsibility for household in absence of parents; as needed, travel with family on trips and assist with child supervision and housekeeping duties; wash, iron and press clothing and household linens; and shop for food and household supplies.

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate required.

Experience: Prior childcare experience is strongly desired.

Other Requirements: Criminal record check required.

Language: English Hours: Full-Time,40 hours per week, two years contact Wage: Higher of $16.00/hour Please send your resume by email to: pchen709@gmail.com

Grow Your Business Call 604-444-3056

INDUSTRIAL/ COMMERCIAL INTEGRITY POST FRAME BUILDINGS since 2008.

Built with concrete posts.

Barns, shops, riding arenas, machine sheds and more. adam.s@integritybuilt.com 1-250-351-5374. www.integritybuilt.com

RENTAL APARTMENTS/ CONDOS FOR RENT

Brand New Rentals in Port Moody Inlet Glen Apartments 1 & 2 bdrm suites.

1 bdrm starting @ $1825.

Smoke free & pet free.

Ask about incentives for 50+* .

Call Today!

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RENTAL

HOME SERVICES

APARTMENTS/ CONDOS FOR RENT

CONCRETE

FENCING

LAWN & GARDEN

West Coast Cedar Installations since 1991.

MIDAS CONSTRUCTION

604-788-6458

BBB, WCB, Fully Insured.

Drainage, Landscaping, Concrete. Seniors disc

New • Repaired • Rebuilt Fences & Decks.

We do ALL kinds of Concrete Work.

• Seniors discount.

Local, family business 40+ yrs.

604-240-3408

GARDEN VILLA 1010 6th Ave. New Westminster.

Suites Available.

Beautiful Atrium with Fountain. By College, Shops & Transit/Skytrain.

Pets negotiable. Ref req’d.

604.782.4322

DRYWALL

SKYLINE TOWERS 102-120 Agnes St, New Westminster

Hi-Rise Apartment with River View & Indoor Pool.

1 BR & 2 BR Available.

Rent includes heat & hot water. Remodeled Building and Common area.

Gated underground secure parking available.

References required.

CALL 604-525-2122 baysideproperty.com

Boarding & Taping, Good Rates! Reliable, Free Est. Reno’s & Small Jobs Welcome! Call Gurprit 604-710-7769

ELECTRICAL

Residential & Commercial INSTALLATION REPAIRS & SERVICE • Electric Car Chargers • Fire Alarm Systems • Home Lighting, Fans Pools/Hot Tubs & Spas Electrical & Renovations • Outdoor Lighting & Power • Electrical Panels & Circuit Breakers

SUITES FOR RENT 2 br, 2 bath, 2 prkg, 10 mins walk/drive to all ammens. $2195. Feb 1st. 604-941-3259

Hardwood Floor Refinishing Experts • Repairs • Staining • Installation • Free Estimates

MOVING

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Satisfaction guar.604-518-7508

• Gutter Cleaning • Roof Cleaning • Power Washing WorkSafeBC • Insured

www.gutterguys.ca Mike 604-961-1280 A-1 Steve’s Gutter & Window Cleaning & Repair from $98 !

Gutters vacuumed and hand cleaned. 604-524-0667

HANDYPERSON

Relocating/Moving with truck $80/hr Experienced movers, wrap pack load unload.

Furniture disposal dump runs, etc. Short notice ok.

604−782−6600

ABE MOVING & Delivery &

Rubbish Removal $50/hr per Person.24/7 • 604-999-6020

2 Guys With A Truck Moving & Storage 604-628-7136 PAINTING/ WALLPAPER

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Free Estimates

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LIC. ELECTRICIAN bf#37309 Commercial & residential reno’s & small jobs.

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Drainage; Video Inspection, Landscaping, Concrete, Stump/Rock/Cement/Oil Tank & Demos, Paving, Pool/Dirt Removal, Paver Stones, Jackhammer, Water/Sewer, Line/Sumps, Slinger Avail, Concrete Cutting, Hand Excavating.

Basements Made Dry Claudio’s Backhoe Service

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Bathroom Renovations TILING - All Installations Santo • 778-235-1772

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Call Simon for prompt & professional service 30 yrs exp.

WEST BEST HOME RENOVATION Deck, Stairs, Siding, Doors & Windows; Flashing, Gutters, Kitchen, Bathroom, Flooring, Countertop, Painting & Much More.

Free Estimate Call Mike 604−841−7773

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ROOFING

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778-892-1530

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Bros. Roofing Ltd. Over 40 Years in Business SPECIALIZING IN CEDAR, FIBERGLASS LAMINATES AND TORCH ON.

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• FULL SERVICE JUNK REMOVAL & Clean-Up at Affordable Rates • Pianos & Hot Tubs No Problem • Booked Appointments • Same-Day Service • Residential & Commercial

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604.220.JUNK (5865)

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RUBBISH REMOVAL

ALL Roofing & Repairs.

Insured • WCB ALL RENOVATIONS: •Kitchen •Baths •Additions •Patio •Stairs •Deck •Fences •P Painting •D Drywall & MORE

20 Year Labour Warranty Available

Liability Insurance, WCB, BBB, Free Estimates

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RENOS & HOME IMPROVEMENT

Re-Roofing & Repairs Specialists

Roy • 604-839-7881

FIND HELP FOR YOUR

20 YARD BIN RENTALS from $249/week + dump fees

TREE SERVICES TREE SERVICES

Pruning, Hedge Trimming Tree & Stump Removal 75 ft Bucket Trucks

604 - 787-5915

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PROJECTS

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* on jobs over $1000

SUDOKU

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Complete Landscaping •Winter Cleanup •Gardening • Prune/Trim • Full Maint.

Interior / Exterior Specialist.

Many Years Experience.

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• 24/7 /77 Service

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Suites Available.

All suites have nice balconies, Underground parking avail. Refs req’d.

Small Pet OK.

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Donny 604-600-6049

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Winter Clean-up Specials BOBCAT SERVICES Tree Pruning & Hedges Blackberry Removal • Retaining Walls • Concrete • Driveways •Paths •Patios’ • DECKS & FENCING & more 25+ yrs exp. WCB. Insured

GUTTERS

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FLOORING

ROOFING

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DRAIN Tiles, Sewer, Water,

CALL 604-715-7764 baysideproperty.com

Langley Centre, 54/199A, 2 BR + DEN, 2 Bath, open concept living,high ceilings, kitchen; quartz, ss appls, wine fridge, breakfast bar, laminate flooring & more.

1 u/g sec prkg & storage locker. Bldg amens include; gym, yoga studio, theatre room. NS/NP. Avail Jan 15. $2300/mo. (1/2 month rent & key FOB deposit $1500).

1yr signed lease & refs req’d.

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DRAINAGE Video Inspection, Jack Hammering, Hand Excavating, Concrete Cutting, Rootering, WET BSMT MADE DRY

RENOS & HOME IMPROVEMENT

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Painting Specials

25 years Experience.

Fully y Ins’d. Lic’d & WCB WINTER CLEAN-UP • Lawn Maintenance • Power Rake • New Sod & Seeding • Tree Topping & Trimming • Power Wash • Gutters • Patio’s • Decks • Fences • Concrete • Retaining Walls ys & Sidewalks • Driveway & Much MORE All work guaranteed Free Estimates

2 rooms for $350, 2 coats any colour (Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls premium quality paint.

NO PAYMENT until Job is completed.

We do all sorts of wood flooring and all types g of mouldings. g

778-895-3503

REFER TO THE HOME SERVICES SECTION FOR ALL YOUR HOME IMPROVEMENT NEEDS

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Need a Painter?

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WEEKLY SPECIALS Prices Effective January 27 - February 2, 2022.

100% BC OWNED AND OPERATED

Choices DIY Pizza Kits

Sockeye Salmon Fillets

1699/lb 37.46/kg

1499

Previously Frozen, Value Pack

each

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Organic Lemons US CITR E SAL

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498

798

907g

from USA

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398 each

1.36kg

from USA

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99 299999

Organic Extra Large Pomelos

8oz - 32oz

Choices’ Own Party Cakes Assorted Varieties

Spread’em Kitchen Co.Vegan Dips, Spreads & Vegan Cheeze Blocks

1299 600g

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1kg Assorted Sizes OriginalRetail 1.99 - 117.99 Regular

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