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Jodi Reimer, one of the pros at Burnaby’s Riverway golf course, watches her shot from the first tee, which is right in front of the new clubhouse.
DRIVE TIME Burnaby’s public golf courses are among the most heavily used in the country, and with the opening of a new $6.3-million clubhouse next month, there’s more for golfers and non-golfers alike to enjoy
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The public is invited to an allcandidates forum for the BurnabyNew Westminster riding at Byrne Creek secondary on April 29 at 2 p.m. Garth Evans (Liberal), Paul Forseth (Conservative), Peter Julian (NDP) and Carrie McLaren (Green) have confirmed they will attend. The riding’s other candidate, Libertarian Tyler Pierce, has not confirmed, said organizers. Byrne Creek is at Tenth Avenue and Griffiths.
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City scores birdie on golf investments Derek Corrigan. Perhaps most impressively, Riverway’s transformation from an old peat bog paid for itself. The land in the Big Bend area of South Burnaby wasn’t good for much as it wasn’t suitable for agriculBy Wanda Chow ture, Corrigan said. NEWSLEADER Instead, city hall mined the peat, selling it for a Thirty years ago, it was a profit. Then when excavation huge swampy peat bog. began for construction of Today, it’s the site of RivMetrotown shopping centre erway Golf Course, a heavily in the 1980s, the developers used civic course that’s just were looking for a place to about to unveil a $6.3-million dispose of the fill. clubhouse They paid capable of hancity hall to “To be in the dling banquets dump it at the of up to 204 centre of Greater Riverway site, people. Vancouver and be with the fill The new facility is in the $50 category being used to shape the fairjust one of a of green fees, ways, rough number of sig[Riverway] is in a and greens nificant investof the course ments the City class of its own.” itself. of Burnaby “The golf David O’Connor has made in course was the last couple really built years to its golf for free, because it was all courses, operations which money that was made, so it not only add to its parks and was a pretty entrepreneurial recreation offerings, but kind of proposal,” said Corgenerate revenue for city rigan, noting the revenue coffers. also helped pay for Eileen Its two golf courses, RiverDailly Pool. way and Burnaby Mountain, “It was a real success are among the most heavily from day one,” said David used in Canada, largely O’Connor, the city’s assistant because the prices are moddirector of golf operations. est, said Burnaby Mayor
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Playing with patience The first nine holes were completed in 1993 and the second nine opened in 1995. While the major redevelopment of Big Bend into an area of business and industrial parks came afterwards, the two uses have complemented each other well. “There’s not many people in the business community who don’t notice a golf course when they drive by,” said Corrigan, “and there was a certain attraction to being that close to a beautiful course, even if it was just visually as a part of the development, but I know
many of them have used it.” And while a clubhouse was always in the plans, it took many years to move up the priority list for city capital projects. In 2006, during the superheated construction climate leading up to the Winter Olympics, the clubhouse was put out to tender but the quotes went well beyond what the city was willing to pay. So it waited. A golf clubhouse simply wasn’t a high enough priority to blow the budget, Corrigan said. But when the recession hit a few years ago
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and construction costs came down, city hall was ready. Corrigan figures Burnaby saved 15 per cent as a result—”which is not exactly chump change.” He noted it’s a strategy for scheduling major civic projects that city hall also used to build the Tommy Douglas Library. A recession is a “good time for us to be spending money and making sure people’s jobs are maintained.” The new clubhouse, which opens May 1, features a west coast design with large wooden beams and floor-toceiling views of the course. In addition to handling banquets and receptions, the building includes a high-end snack bar for golfers on the go, and two large patios. Amongst municipally owned golf courses in the Lower Mainland, the only similar facility is at Northlands Golf Course in North Vancouver, said O’Connor during a recent tour of the new clubhouse. But, he noted, Burnaby is really competing for golfers with both private and public courses. “To be in the centre of Greater Vancouver and be in the $50 category of green fees, [Riverway] is in a class of its own.”
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Burnaby-Douglas candidates George Gidora, Ken Low, Adrianne Merlo and Kennedy Stewart face young and future voters at an all-candidates meeting at Moscrop secondary school on Tuesday.
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If today’s youth are apathetic about federal politics, it wasn’t evident during an allcandidates meeting at Moscrop secondary Tuesday morning. Four candidates from the Burnaby-Douglas riding participated—New Democrat Kennedy Stewart, the Green Party’s Adrianne Merlo, Liberal Ken Low, and George Gidora of the Communist Party. Serving as moderator, Moscrop teacher Patrik Parkes noted that Conservative Ronald Leung was invited but declined to attend, citing a “doorknocking appointment.” Those that did attend fielded questions from about 300 students on a number of topics, including the labelling of genetically-modified foods, global warming, making postsecondary education more affordable and job creation. Merlo, presenting the Green Party’s environmental platform, appeared to garner the most interest from students (judging by the dozen or so who stopped to speak with her afterwards). Referring to other issues being debated by federal parties, Merlo said, “All these issues are important but if we don’t do anything about climate change, none of it will matter.” As for what the parties would do first to reduce global warming, Stewart said the NDP would remove $2 billion in subsidies to oil companies and divert the money towards public transit. Merlo said the Greens would also cut subsidies to polluting industries, such as oil and coal producers, cap pollution, tax polluters, increase the price of products that are bad for the environment and invest in renewable energy sources. The Liberals, Low said, support a cap-and-trade system
of reducing overall emissions from industries. When it comes to making post-secondary education more affordable, Gidora (Communist) said his party would make university “free and fully accessible,” funded partly by increased taxes on corporations. The Liberals are proposing a $1,000-a-year grant for four years for students to use to attend college or university, partly funded by cutting a corporate tax break, Low said. That’s “not going to cut it,” said Stewart, when students are spending up to $20,000 a year on tuition, housing and books. The NDP introduced a “post-secondary education act” which would treat education like health care, with adequate and universal funding across Canada, along with a grant program to help reduce student debt. The Greens, meanwhile, would tax corporations such as oil companies and shift the money to support the middle class, said Merlo. It also proposes forgiving student loans of medical students who agree to
practise in rural communities to address doctor shortages there. As for what parties would do to increase job opportunities for young Canadians, Stewart cited a recent study that concluded that by 2020, 90 per cent of high school students will have to finish university for Canada to compete in the global economy. “The only way forward is through education,” and making such education more affordable, he said. Merlo said job opportunities will come as Canada adopts a green economy with a focus on areas such as alternative energy sources. “Not everyone wants to go to university,” she said. “There will be those jobs in a green economy.” The Liberals will provide incentives for small businesses to hire young people, said Low, who added dealing with the economy is his party’s strong point. “In 2006 we left the government with a $13-billion surplus and a year later the Conservatives turned it into a $12-billion deficit.” wchow@burnabynewsleader.com
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Green candidate Adrianne Merlo speaks as Kennedy Stewart, Ken Low and George Gidora listen during Tuesday’s all candidates meeting at Moscrop.
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If Leung wants to be an MP, representing everyone in the riding, he’s got to be accessible to constituents, Low said. Green Party candidate Adrianne Merlo said it’s “shocking� that her Conservative competition didn’t show at Moscrop. “I think it speaks to what people have been saying for a long time, that the Harper government is a sociopathic government, it is not accountable to the people, it’s a bullying government and they don’t feel they have to address the very people that are electing them.� Leung’s lack of accessibility is all part of an election strategy, said Doug McArthur, a professor of public policy at Simon Fraser University. “The basic idea here is this campaign is all about the identity of the party and the leader and the message,� McArthur said. “Basically, their
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Constituents in Burnaby-Douglas could be forgiven if they’ve been getting a feeling of dĂŠjĂ vu. Just like in 2008, Conservative candidate Ronald Leung has avoided media interviews—with the NewsLeader and others—since the campaign started. And just as he did in 2008, he was the only candidate to not participate in Moscrop secondary’s all-candidates meeting on Tuesday. Leung cited a “doorknocking appointment,â€? moderator and Moscrop teacher Patrik Parkes told the 300 students gathered. “I guess Tuesday between 10 and 11 is the optimal time to go doorknocking.â€? Of the four candidates debates Parkes has helped organize at Moscrop in the past three years—for two federal, one provincial and one school trustee election—Leung is the only one of all those candidates to never attend. “I have to say, as moderator I’m supposed to be neutral,â€? Parkes said in an interview after the meeting. “My only interest is getting young people into civics.â€? But Leung’s decision to skip the meeting is “shameful and disrespectful,â€? he
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Health care. Education. The Harmonized Sales Tax. There’s no shortage of hot-button issues clamouring for government attention as a possible provincial election looms. But there’s an even bigger elephant in the room, one that has been ailing for nearly a decade and by many accounts, is now in danger of collapsing. B.C.’s legal system is in big trouble. Provincial funding cuts dating back to 2003 have reduced the number of sitting judges, fuelling a trial backlog that increasingly lets criminals go free because of unconstitutional delays. The result? More than 2,100 cases are now at risk of being tossed out of court due to waits that threaten to violate the accused’s right to be tried within a reasonable time. Savvy defence lawyers are exploiting the dysfunction in the system to their advantage. Accused criminals – some charged with serious crimes such as impaired driving causing bodily harm – are getting away scot-free without having to face their victims or be accountable for their actions. The considerable efforts of police officers are being wasted, not to mention the taxpayer money used to pay them for investigations, forensic work and testimony that are all for naught once the suspect walks. But perhaps the hardest hit are the victims – regular people impacted by crime who have no choice but to rely on a deteriorating legal system for relief. The verdict on the possibility of a quick fix is grim. But aside from health care, one would be hard-pressed to identify an issue that cuts across all walks of life and has, directly or indirectly, affected nearly everyone. If Premier Christy Clark is serious about her “Putting Families First” platform, fixing B.C.’s debilitated justice system must be among her top priorities. —Black Press
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Would the elusive Leung make a good MP? apparently has been adopted by Burnaby-Douglas When the press come calling, candidates in any Conservative candidate Ronald Leung is so bewilelection are like puppies, eager to please. dering. It is rare when a politician isn’t willing to talk Burnaby-Douglas is seen as a vital swing riding to the media. It happens, but it happens about as in the May 2 election. In 2008, Leung lost by a mere often as a Sedin twin has a fist fight. They always 798 votes, a difference of 1.69 per cent, to return phone calls, sometimes in less incumbent NDP MP Bill Siksay. So with time than it takes for Ryan Kesler to do Siksay, in a bout of sanity, deciding the an end-to-end rush. political life is no longer for him, it would Like puppies, they frequently come seem only a little push for Leung would be begging for attention. Their minions needed to be successful this time around. send out press release missives about a Little is the operative word, though. As sojourn to a senior citizens home or the little as possible it would seem. latest ribbon-cutting ceremony for the In both campaigns, Leung has consisbuilding of a water cooler. They cold tently avoided all-candidates meetings. call reporters seeking to get their views Moscrop teacher Patrik Parkes organized published on any and every issue even one for his school and everyone invited if it’s about a law against nose picking. showed up but Leung. They are always desperately seeking Grant Granger It’s the second time the Tory has stiffed publicity. Moscrop. In the last three years, Parkes They need their names out there so has put together four all-candidates meetings— voters can connect the dots between the party’s name, the party’s leader and the party’s candidate two federal, a provincial and one civic. Leung is the only invitee to be a no-show at any of them. in the riding. He is a media mystery man. Reporters call and The best conduit to do so is the local media, call and call but can’t get through to him. This whether that be the community newspaper, the week one of Vancouver’s major dailies did a huge area’s daily papers, television or radio. Although riding profile on Burnaby-Douglas. social media is giving those communication It discusses how important the outcome is and methods a run for their money, they are reliable, includes tons of quotes from NDP candidate Kenproven paths to voters. nedy Stewart and Ken Low of the Liberals. But the That is why The Invisible Man strategy that
article’s last line says Leung did not respond to repeated requests for interviews. What’s with that? Candidates from across the political spectrum and the region are accessible to the media and visible in the community. He seems to be an exception. The ironic thing is Leung is a commentator with Fairchild TV and the importance of the media and forums should be obvious to him—however he has appeared at forums and radio shows done in Chinese. His handlers say he will appear at an allcandidates meeting Monday at Seton Villa, where he is on the board of directors. For the most part, he appears to be relying on Stephen Harper to do his campaigning for him while he goes door knocking. Maybe to him it’s more important to knock on four or five doors in the same time an interview would help him reach 45,000 readers. The sad thing is if the bizarre strategy works— and it could—can his constituents expect him to be anything more than a backbencher who keeps his mouth shut? If that’s the case he’ll be more like the old dog lying on his mat in the corner of the kitchen than a panting puppy looking to please. ■ Grant Granger is a NewsLeader reporter. ggranger@burnabynewsleader.com
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We have a severe Changes needed democratic deficit in on pension front this country. There are huge There hasn’t been differences in the promuch discussion about grams of the political pension issues so far parties, and yet in the this election. last federal election, The following will less than 60 per cent affect every Canadian of eligible voters even come retirement. bothered to vote. CPP and Old Age This is the lowest Security: participation rate in 1. We need an Canadian history, and increase on the CPP it seems to be part of a amount, not just the general trend over the Guaranteed Income past two decades. Not Supplement because only is this very bad, but many of the people this only helps part of the pensioners. who do vote do so on 2. Both the CPP the basis of trivial facand Old Age Security tors such as the leaddo not pay pension ers’ personalities. benefits for the month As long as so many of one’s Canadians birthday. refuse to There is a huge The first participate pension in the politidisincentive t cal process for businesses benefi payment in any to invest and only starts meaningful way, create jobs if on the unscruputhey are taxed following lous people month. even before they This will continue to run are allowed to depends the show. the make a sale. on This is why applicant’s over 1,000 birthday— people were some may arrested at the 2010 lose up to nearly two G20 demonstrations, months of benefits and it is why 300,000 under these two penCanadians are homesion programs. less. Criminalization of Registered Retiredissent and mass povment Income Fund erty are serious issues, (RRIF): and we continue to At present the head in the wrong government requires a direction on these and mandatory systematic many other issues. cash-in of all RRSP But it’s going to get starting at age 71. This worse. Much, much is unfair, as many worse. The price of Canadians already gasoline is now more do, or are prepared than $1.30 a litre, and to work into their we can expect to see 70s. With the mandalarge increases in the tory cash-in, many price of food soon. pensioners will lose Peak oil is a reality, all their tax and social and the price of fuel benefits, such as the will continue to rise. federal and provincial Climate change and tax credit, HST rebate, population explosion rental assistance, MSP are realities, and premium, pharmacare the price of food will continue to rise. These and extended care assistance, transit are extremely serious pass, etc… problems, and unless Some may even they are addressed have lost their Old immediately by Age Security because all of us working of the claw back. The together—and by our present RRIF cash-in governments—all should be voluntary. of us are going to be wishing that we had On the plus side, it brought along a spare would mean that paddle. people can leave more Of course, when that money invested in the happens, it will be far market which helps too late. the economy. Federal election, Eventually the gov2011: Figure out what ernment may collect the parties stand for, even more taxes when and then get out and the lump sum RRSP is vote! cashed in on probate. Victor Finberg L.C. Chan Burnaby Burnaby
Let’s not return to the PST Re: NDP say HST funding not fair (NewsLeader, April 20) The story quotes NDP finance critic Bruce Ralston describing the HST as a “$2 billion tax shift to big business.” This shallow argument is unsupported by any economist. The truth is that, for business, changing from PST to HST is a shift from taxing multiple times during production, to taxing once at the point of sale to the final consumer. The consumer, of course, will always bear the full brunt of both taxes. The difference is: taxing production kills jobs. There is a huge disincentive for businesses to invest and create jobs if they are taxed even before they are allowed to make a sale. If Ralston is not being dishonest, he is at the very least demonstrating that his grasp of finances is as weak as that of the finance ministers of the last NDP government who squandered our economy and made us into a havenot province for the first time in our history. When voting whether or not to bring back the PST, we are being given a rare opportunity to be put in the shoes of the finance minister. For the sake of the financial future of our province, I hope people casting ballots will look hard and honestly at the facts. Terry J. Hewitt New Westminster
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‘I’m keeping him busy’: manager “Ronald’s main activity during the campaign is knocking on doors, he attends debates when he can ... He’s out on doorsteps about six hours a day.” Leung has participated in three multi-riding debates, at least two of which were Chineselanguage events, including one held in Mandarin at Burnaby’s Crystal Mall last Sunday. As for why Leung hasn’t been doing media interviews, Stephenson said, “I assume it’s because I’m keeping him busy.” wchow@burnabynewsleader.com
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The Riverway clubhouse isn’t the only investment Burnaby has made recently. New drainage systems were installed at both city courses at a
cost of $1.6 million. While drainage hardly has the sex appeal of a new clubhouse, or even a new set of clubs, it’ll make a world of difference in the operations of the
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courses. O’Connor figures each year previously Riverway lost 80 days of use due to questionable or outright unplayable conditions as a result of our frequent wet weather. It would sometimes take days or weeks for the courses to dry out. The new drainage system will allow golfers to get back on the course within four hours of a heavy rain, with no standing water to deal with. Amazingly, thanks to the latest installation technology, the courses never had to close over the one-and-a-half years it took to install the system—there were never more than two holes disrupted at a time, O’Connor said. “That’s really improved the profitability,” said Corrigan. “That’s an investment that keeps giving back every year—more
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The interior of the restaurant and banquet hall at Riverway’s new clubhouse, which overlooks the first tee.
rounds played and a lot more happy customers because nobody likes to be playing golf up to their ankles in mud.” The Burnaby Mountain Golf Course, built in 1969, has also recently seen completion of a $3.5-million driving range. At 60 stalls over two storeys, with room to store 40 power carts, the structure dwarfs the 20-stall, singlestorey structure it replaced. The demand for driving range space had exceeded sup-
ply there for years, O’Connor said. “People will only stand in line for so long.”
Not just golfers As for the future, O’Connor said the parks department is considering turning the Kensington Pitchand-Putt into a ninehole executive course (meaning it’ll have a few more par 3s). The idea is to give youth and others just learning the game a transitional place to play before moving
onto full-sized courses. It would also be ideal for people who only have a couple of hours to fit in a game. City hall will start working on design concepts and a feasibility study next year, O’Connor said. Meanwhile, there are no plans to change the Central Park Pitch-and-Putt, with its “quite unique” setting amongst the cedars. Corrigan believes Burnaby invests more in its civic golf courses than most other municipalities do. “We take a great deal of pride in them and we think that our golf courses are some of the best in the Lower Mainland, competitive with the best of the private golf courses,” he said. But it’s not all about golfers. “We look at the facility like the Riverway clubhouse as being not only a golf course facility but a general community facility,” he said, adding there’s
“We’ve got quite a number of Christmas parties booked already.”
David O’Connor a high demand for bookings at Burnaby’s existing venues. The clubhouse will be run by city hall’s own food services operation, Deer Lake Catering. “We challenge our staff to be very entrepreneurial and to make sure it’s a profitable venture and I’m pretty sure they’re going to be able to make that happen,” Corrigan said. They appear to be off to a good start. It’s not even opened yet and it’s booked 10 big tournaments and a dozen other functions. “We’ve got quite a number of Christmas parties booked already,” said O’Connor. wchow@burnabynewsleader.com
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Celebration of Spring—A Fresh Start: Burnaby Arts Council presents its annual spring show, featuring 22 local artists. When: Until Saturday, April 23. Where: Burnaby Arts Council’s Deer Lake Gallery, 6584 Deer Lake Ave. Info: www. burnabyartscouncil.org or 604-298-7322.
Teen Movie Matinee— Tron Legacy: Burnaby Public Library presents a monthly movie matinee for teens aged 12 to 18. No registration required, just drop in. Snacks permitted. When: Saturday, April 23, 2:30 p.m. Where: Tommy Douglas Library, 7311 Kingsway, Burnaby. Info: julia.nelson@bpl.bc.ca or 604-297-4803.
Arts Alive 2011—Animal Planet: Artwork by elementary students from Burnaby school district. This year, their works are inspired by prints an drawings of animals by B.C. printmaker Alistair Bell. When: Until May 15. Where: Burnaby Art Gallery, 6344 Deer Lake Ave. Info: 604-297-4422 or www.burnabyartgallery.ca.
Free admission. When: Saturdays, May 7 to Oct. 29, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where: Burnaby Village Museum, 6501 Deer Lake Ave. Info: www.artisanmarkets.ca.
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parents as they crawl, sing, and hop to encourage their little ones. But it’s all up to the baby—will they call their own nap time during the last heat? When: Saturday, April 23, 9:30 a.m. (races start at 10 a.m.) Where: Brentwood Town Centre, Centre Court, 4567 Lougheed Hwy., Burnaby. Info: http:// thebeat.com/post/18186.
Easter Bunny visit: Meet the Easter Bunny. The first 400 children to line up to meet the Easter Bunny will get a chocolate foiled egg. Join in a free children’s Easter-themed craft. When: Saturday, April 23, 12-3 p.m. Where: Brentwood Town Centre, Centre Court. Info: www.brentwoodtowncentre. com/.
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School Centennial Celebrations: Six Vancouver elementary schools will be marking their centennial anniversaries this spring, and are inviting former students and staff to join the festivities. Anniversary events will be held at Sir Walter Moberly (May 5), Lord Nelson (May 6) Lord Selkirk (May 13), Sir William Van Horne (May 26), Sir Richard McBride (May 27) and General Gordon (June 17) elementary schools. Info: www.vsb.bc.ca/ schoolcentennials.
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Burnaby Village marks milestone with free-for-all T urning 40 is a major milestone. I should know—it’s about to happen to me. It’s a fact I can’t avoid, as the Burnaby Village Museum is turning 40 this year, too. Everywhere I turn, there’s a reminder that we are “celebrating 40 years!” While it might be a tough pill for me to swallow, it’s nothing but good news for the museum. Burnaby’s city council has decided to celebrate the anniversary by offering complimentary gate admission, starting in May. We welcome all to take advantage of our birthday gift to experience the 10-acre heritage site free of charge. New this summer, we are hosting the Burnaby Village Farmers Market. Lisa Codd The museum grounds will open early each Saturday at 9 am, starting on May 7. The market will run until 2 p.m. at the meadow inside the museum grounds, with ample parking at the main entrance. At our Stride Studios gallery, we are featuring the exhibit Prints from CPR Magic Lantern Slides, 1885-1930. Special displays related to photography can also be found at other locations around the village. While you are here, why not help us party like it’s 1971? A display celebrates milestone
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The Burnaby Village Museum is offering complimentary admission for visitors in celebration of their 40th anniversary.
moments in the museum’s past, including the opening of the C.W. Parker Carousel in 1993. The museum is open May 7 to Sept. 5, Tuesday through Sunday plus statutory holidays, from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The museum was founded as a special project of Burnaby’s Centennial Committee, who organized several initiatives in support of the 100th anniversary of B.C. becoming a part of Canada. A 1971 film capturing the ceremony to begin construction of the museum was recently digitized, and can be viewed on the museum’s YouTube channel at http://www.youtube. com/user/bbyvillage. We would really like to hear from people who were involved in establishing the museum, and its early years of operation. ■ Lisa Codd is the Curator of the Burnaby Village Museum. She can be reached by phone at 604-297-4542, or by email at lisa.codd@ burnaby.ca. Visit the museum’s website at www.burnabyvillagemuseum.ca
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CLUBS & GROUPS Burnaby Historical Society meets the second Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at Burnaby Village Museum. Visitors and new members are always welcome. Where: 6501 Deer Lake Ave., Burnaby.
Century House Singers seeks voices: If you love to sing, old and new songs, come and join us as more voices are always welcome. This friendly group goes into the community to bring sing-a-long music to the residents in Care Centres in New Westminster and Burnaby. When: Meets every Monday, at 1 p.m. Where: Century House, 620 Eighth St., New Westminster. Info: Freda, 604-777-1266.
Council of Senior Citizens Organizations: COSCO is an advocacy group devoted to improving the quality of life for all seniors. Seniors organizations wishing to affiliate, or individuals wishing to become members, please contact Ernie Bayer at 604-576-9734. Info: www.coscobc.ca.
Rotary Club of Burnaby Deer Lake: Come to the Thursday breakfast meetings. When: 7:15 a.m. Where: Eagle Creek Restaurant, at Burnaby Mountain Golf Course, 7600 Halifax St. Info: www. rotaryburnabydeerlake.org, Janice, 604-420-0038.
Salsa Speakers Toastmasters: Develop your public speaking and leadership skills in a friendly supportive environment. Mondays 6:45 to 8:30 p.m, Rm. 117, Bldg. NE1, BCIT Campus, Willingdon and
Canada Way. New members and guests are invited to attend. Info: Adrian at 604-435-1578 or arzator@ yahoo.com
Burnaby Rhododendron and Gardens Society meets at 7 p.m. the first Wednesday of each month at the Discovery Room of Burnaby Village Museum. Info: Lindsey McCann at 604-439-1129 or e-mail info@brags.ca.
Royal City Concert Band welcomes any musicians who have some playing experience and enjoy making music. Specific vacancies in the Tuba and French Horn sections. The band rehearses Thursday evenings at New West Secondary School. Info: 604-527-7064 or 604582-8540.
The Burnaby/New Westminster Newcomers Club welcomes women of all ages who would like to make new friends and join in social events. The club meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month. Info: Lenore, 604-294-6913.
Kiwanis Club of New Westminster meets the first and third Tuesday of the month, 12 p.m. lunch, Boston Pizza, Columbia Square, New Westminster. Info: Marge Ashdown 604-521-8567.
Join a moms group. Relax, enjoy adult conversation, perhaps a craft, a demo, a speaker. Children from birth to age five have their own quality time out. Open to moms of all ages and religions. When: Wednesdays, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Where: Olivet Baptist Church, 7th St. and Queen’s Ave., New Westminster. Info: Shirley, 604-521-8097.
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COMMUNITY CHAMPION If Harvey Ranta, 64, ever needs a reminder of the value of his volunteer work with the Community Policing Foot Patrol, he’ll need only remember the time he and his partner found an infant left sleeping in a parked car. Before Burnaby RCMP could arrive, the grandmother or caregiver arrived, said she was “just gone for a minute,” jumped in the vehicle and drove off. They passed the licence plate number on to police, who gave the lady a talking to. In his weekly patrols around Burnaby, Ranta has also found stolen vehicles, and valuables, like laptops and cellphones, left visible in a vehicle. In such cases patrol members leave warning notes cautioning owners how to prevent their vehicles from being magnets for thieves. Then there was the time they found a car left running while the owner ran in to a supermarket. They paged the owner and when she arrived, it turns out she’d left a rear door unlocked so she could get back into the car. “You run into all kinds of people,” Ranta said with a laugh.
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TIP OF THE MONTH OPEN DOOR SEASON Spring is a great time to get out in the yard to start cleaning up. When you are in the yard, remember to lock your house and secure other valuables to prevent being cleaned out by a thief. Screens are no match for a motivated criminal, and open doors are an invitation to thieves. It takes only seconds to grab a purse, wallet, jewellery, tools, bikes or keys.
Community Policing Foot Patrols Some of the volunteers at Burnaby’s four Community Police Offices are involved in Community Policing Foot Patrols. Once a week during the day, the patrols comb neighbourhoods, commercial areas and vehicle theft “hot spots” looking for indications of or invitations to criminal activity. Those indicators or invitations include stolen, abandoned or unlicensed vehicles, and personal items left in plain view in parked vehicles. All suspicious activity or items are reported to the local Community Police Office, or 911 is called if the situation is deemed an emergency. The Foot Patrol volunteers work in pairs, and three to four pairs make up the weekly team. The volunteers wear bright yellow jackets identifying them as Community Policing volunteers, and carry cell phones and walky-talkies so that they can maintain contact with each other. Safety of the volunteers is top-of-mind, and they regularly inform the local Community Police Office of their current location. Volunteers must agree to follow safety rules, be physically fit enough to patrol by foot for four hours at a time, and commit to one four hour shift per week. A security check is also mandatory for all volunteers. If you are interested in becoming involved in a Community Policing Foot Patrol, please contact your local Community Police Office (see contact information elsewhere in this feature.)
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Grad fundraiser at Burnaby Central On April 7, students, parents, friends and relatives were treated to a fun evening at Burnaby Central High School. The Graduation Council welcomed everyone, with the students on the catwalk sporting wonderful attire from movie sets. Fabulous dresses were auctioned off to the highest bidder, with the lucky winner getting to take home their favourite dress. All proceeds go to a good cause. During intermission, a choir, rap dance groups and vocal solos were performed. Graduation and casual attire were also modelled by the stu-
dents, courtesy of Moores and Laura Petites. Masters of Ceremonies for the event were Iman Fouad and Danielle Ramen. Student models included Marla Bertosh, Jaspreet Chand, Blanca Gall, Sara Job, Gina Park, Georgine Chung, Sarah Zhou, Celestina Marin, Camille Cabanas, Callum Irving, Rajan Kooner, Corbyn May, Sulayman Khan, Tim Hickson, Trevor DeZeeuw, Matija Bogdanovic and Alex Preissl. Entertainment featured the D.A.F. Choir, Instant Dance Crew, Girls Dance Team, Karen Chan, Zainen Suzuki, Justin Delos Santos and Ryan Nicolas.
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NDP leader Adrian Dix plans to take “immediate steps” as premier to make sure B.C. resources are manufactured in B.C., particularly logs harvested from Crown land. Dix made the pledge in a conference call with reporters from outside the Lower Mainland Wednesday, part of a bid to win support outside the urban regions after securing the party leadership on the weekend. A succession of forest ministers have defended the B.C. Liberal government’s decision to relieve forest companies of the requirement to mill DIX their logs locally, arguing that log exports from Crown land remain restricted, except for areas of the northwest where there are no sawmills to protect. In 2006, the forests ministry recorded 320,000 cubic metres of whole log exports for the northwest, rising to 378,000 cubic metres in 2007. The number fell to 241,000 cubic metres in 2008, but rose again in 2009 to 369,000 cubic metres. Last year was the highest number yet – 534,000 cubic metres. One of the major beneficiaries of those exports is the Coast Tsimshian Resources Limited Partnership, which opened a trade office in China in 2009 and has also shipped substantial volumes to Japan and Korea from port facilities in Prince Rupert. Dix said he expects B.C. wood prices to rise as the U.S. economy recovers, and B.C.’s annual timber harvest declines due to the pine beetle epidemic.
“The issue will be if we have a government in place that will take steps to protect jobs and protect communities in what will be a difficult time, and ensure that the investment that ought to flow from the increased value of our resource flows to British Columbia as opposed to Washington or Oregon or overseas,” he said. Dix also repeated pledges from his leadership campaign to increase the income tax rate on large businesses to 2008 levels. That rate
“The issue will be if we have a government in place that will take steps to protect jobs and protect communities in what will be a difficult time, and ensure that the investment that ought to flow from the increased value of our resource flows to British Columbia as opposed to Washington or Oregon or overseas,” applies to corporate earnings above $500,000 a year, and it was lowered to 10 per cent on Jan. 1. Dix wants to raise it back to 11 per cent. That would leave in place most of the rate cuts implemented by the B.C. Liberal government since 2001, when they inherited a rate of 16.5 per cent. Dix has not proposed any change to the corporate tax rate for earnings under $500,000, which was lowered by the previous NDP government to below five per cent. It reached 2.5 per cent in 2008 and is on its way to being eliminated.
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Fisher Dave Secord cleans sockeye salmon on the Fraser River last August during one of the largest sockeye runs in the river on record.
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Last year’s massive run of roughly 30 million sockeye salmon that filled freezers and kept barbecues sizzling won’t likely be repeated this summer. Instead, officials at the Pacific Salmon Commission are forecasting a much lower return of between three and five million sockeye to the Fraser River for 2011. That means relatively little, if any, sockeye fishing for commercial fishermen and sports anglers, and possibly even First Nations, who get first priority subject only to conservation needs. “Expectations are much lower,” said Mike Lapointe, the commission’s chief biologist. He predicts fishing will be heavily restricted to protect threatened stocks, particularly early running sockeye bound for Stuart Lake and late running fish that end up in Cultus Lake. “It will be nothing in the way of what we had last year,” Lapointe said. “I think people are pretty realistic.” Last year included the huge run of sockeye that return to the Fraser’s Adams River tributary northeast of Kamloops once every four years.
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Some scientists think the already big run was further intensified because ash from an Alaskan volcano may have fallen at just the right time to fertilize ocean water and increase the food supply for juvenile sockeye from the Fraser. Lapointe doubts the volcano theory, instead believing the wide variations possible in salmon returns can account for the difference. Over the long term, about five adult Fraser sockeye tend to return for every one that spawned four years earlier. This year’s return was spawned by roughly 900,000 adults four years ago. But that’s a far cry from the 4.5 million spawners in 2006 that produced 2010’s huge run.
Even so, the forecast models indicate this year’s run could vary anywhere from one million to 15 million fish, with the median of around four million most probable. The next three seasons are all expected to be similar until the Adams-bolstered run spawned in 2010 returns in 2014. “The next three years in particular are coming off low runs,” Lapointe said. “2007, 2008 and 2009 were very low returns with fairly low numbers of spawners.” Those dismal runs prompted the federal government to appoint the Cohen Commission now probing the decline of Fraser River sockeye. While the official count of sockeye last year remains 34.5 million, Lapointe confirms that is still expected
to be revised down to around 30 million. It will still stand as the biggest in almost a century, since an estimated 39 million returned in 1913, before the Hell’s Gate rock slide disrupted salmon for decades. One silver lining for 2011 is that fishery managers expect a very large number of pink salmon, which come back every two years. More than a billion pink fry came out of the Fraser and about 17.5 million of them are expected to return late this summer. “That’s by far the largest out-migration we’ve seen,” Lapointe said. “So there’s potential for a much larger pink salmon migration.” Pinks aren’t as lucrative or desired as sockeye, but Lapointe expects they will be
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Clan’s sour homecoming Home hasn’t been so sweet for the SFU Clan women’s softball team. After a tough California road trip, the Clan returned to the friendly confines of Beedie Field on Burnaby Mountain and lost three of four games over the weekend. The Clan dropped both ends of a doubleheader Saturday to the Montana State-Billings Yellowjackets, 6-3 and 3-2 and then split Sunday’s twin bill against the Western Washington University Vikings, losing the first game 11-3 and then winning the second 13-5. It could have been worse. The Clan spotted the Vikings a 5-0 lead in the second inning of Sunday’s second game as Western Washington batters pounded SFU starting pitcher Cara Lukawesky for six hits.
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But the Clan’s bats came alive in their half of the second. Burnaby Mountain secondary grad Brittany Ribeiro’s RBI double got them on the scoreboard and then she reached home on Lauren Mew’s single. A double by Burnaby’s Kelsey Haberl’s down the right field line scored two more Clan baserunners. A run-scoring single by Brittany Mayers of Burnaby tied the game and then Haberl scored on a fielder’s choice to give the Clan a 6-5 lead. The Clan barrage continued in the bottom of the third inning when they scored five more runs on five hits. Lauren Mews’ RBI double and Haberl’s sacrifice fly that scored Carly Lepoutre from third base in the bottom of the fourth gave the Clan their margin of victory. Lukawesky earned the win,
her seventh of the season against five losses. The win provided a bit of consolation after the Clan gave up seven runs to the Vikings in the top of the seventh inning of the first game to blow open a 4-2 ball game. Five of those runs came off errors by Clan fielders. “We played good for a few innings, had a few errors and the wheels came off,” said Clan head coach Mike Renney in a release. “Western Washington is a very good team and we are going to need to have these kinds of games in order to sharpen our skills for bigger ones.” Kelsie Hawkins took the loss for the Clan, her seventh of the season. The Clan returned to action Thursday when they hosted Central Washington University at Beedie Field. sports@burnabynewsleader.com
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Now Selling Great Plans. One-bedroom plans, so you can escape for some private time. And functional two-bedroom layouts that make it easy for friends and family to visit. Great Views. At forty-six storeys high, MetroPlace affords spectacular 360° views of the city, the mountains and the beautiful Burrard inlet. Great Street. A landmark building that will anchor the excitement of Burnaby’s revitalized Beresford Street.
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3. MONTHLY MORTGAGE PAYBACK 6 10 MORE HOMES NOW RELEASED FOR SPRING PROMO!
GET $200 OFF YOUR MORTGAGE EACH MONTH FOR 3 YEARS!
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It costs less to own than rent at Mirra! With some of the best prices in Surrey, stainless steel appliances, laminate flooring, and stone countertops come standard. Architecturally stunning, homes come in 8, 9, and over 11 feet ceilings with open kitchen floor plans. Nestled in a friendly walkable urban neighbourhood with all shopping and lifestyle needs, and minutes from transit. Your future lives here.
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Friday, April 22, 2011 NewLeader A25 BURNABY • NEW WESTMINSTER
Goodbye Junk Hello Relief!
Your community Your classifieds.
NEWSLEADER
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FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS . . . . . . . . . 1-8 COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS . . . . 9-57 TRAVEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61-76 CHILDREN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80-98 EMPLOYMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102-198 BUSINESS SERVICES . . . . . . . . . . 203-387 PETS & LIVESTOCK . . . . . . . . . . . 453-483 MERCHANDISE FOR SALE . . . . . . 503-587 REAL ESTATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 603-696 RENTALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 703-757 AUTOMOTIVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 804-862 MARINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 903-920
Desperately seeking
WHUNDAS!!! Did you graduate from Westsyde Secondary School in Kamloops, BC in 1991? If so, we are looking for you! Please contact Beverly at: potti498@telus.net so we can invite you to the 20 year reunion in July 2011.
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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION
EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 130
HELP WANTED
Great additional income. Operate a mini-office outlet at home. Free online training, flex. hrs, great income. www.miniofficeoutlets.com/cmw
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Attention Immediate Openings, $17 baseapp. flex. schedules, cond. apply, sales/service. 604-678-1065. www.earnpartime.ca
CARRIERS NEEDED KIDS & ADULTS NEEDED
Papers are delivered to your door. No need to insert flyers either! Deliver 2X a week, Wednesdays and Fridays right in your neighborhood. Call Christy 604-436-2472 for available routes email circulation@burnaby newsleader.com
Chilliwack Community Services EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR CCS, dedicted to meeting social and community needs in Chilliwack and surrounding areas for over 80 years, is now seeking to fill the position of Executive Director. Full job description at www.comserv.bc.ca Deadline to apply: May 13, 2011, 4pm
DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING
Drivers Wanted: Terrific career opportunity outstanding growth potential to learn how to locate rail defects. No Experience Needed!! Extensive paid travel, meal allowance, 4 weeks vacation & benefits pkg. Skills Needed - Ability to travel 3 months at a time Valid License High School Diploma or GED. Apply at www.sperryrail.com under careers, keyword Driver. DO NOT FILL IN CITY OR STATE LANGLEY BASED COMPANY looking for Super B Experienced Class 1 Driver. Steady work, great benefits. Fax resume and drivers abstract to: 604-513-8004 or email: tridem@telus.net
Please Fax resume: 604-513-1194 or E-mail: jobs@westcoastmoulding.com TRANSX HIRING COMP/DR CAN & US TEAMS & SINGLE BC/AB PH: 1-877-914-0001
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DGS CANADA 2 DAY FORKLIFT WEEKEND COURSE Every Saturday at 8:30am #215, 19358-96 Ave. Surrey NO reservations: 604-888-3008 www.dgscanada.ca Ask about our other Courses... *Stand up Reach *Fall Protection *Aerial Lift *RoughTerrain Forklift *Bobcat *WHMIS & much more. “Preferred by Employers INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL. Locations in Alberta & BC. Hands on real world training. Full sized equipment. Job placement assistance. Funding available. www.iheschool.com 1-866-399-3853
HELP WANTED
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HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES Canuel Caterers
LEMARE GROUP FORESTRY OPERATIONS COORDINATOR The Lemare Group is currently seeking a Forestry Operations Coordinator for their Port McNeill Office, which is located on Northern Vancouver Island. Lemare has approximately 250+ employees currently working and is a significant forestry services company, tenure holder and log marketing group. The candidate should possess strong communication skills, attenbcclassified.com tion to detail and the ability to troubleshoot and to manage and meet tight deadlines in addition, the ability to work with minimal supervision. Responsibilities: •Coordination of Marine Barging; Equipment, Fuel & Supplies •Human Resources •Purchasing •Daily organization of Field Managers (5-7) •Maintaining customer’s relationships •Conflict Resolutions (Union/Employees) Qualifications: •Post Secondary Education an asset •Forestry experience an asset •Previous executive/administrative experience •Excellent oral & written skills •Strong decision making skills •Microsoft Office fluency is mandatory This position is a full time permanent position with a competitive compensation package based on experience. Lemare will accept resumes by email or fax. Please email your response to Jennifer Ouellette at jouellette@lemare.ca or fax 250956-4888.
BC’s largest High School Cafeteria Company with over 50 locations is now hiring counter attendants / cashiers / food prep. for a high school near you. During the school year. Fax resume to 604-575-7771.
142 OFFICE SUPPORT/CLERKS ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT. Our firm seeks an administrative assistant. Please send resume to: tillpl@msn.com
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Heavy Duty / Commercial Mechanic P & R Western Star & Freightliner Trucks requires qualified full time Heavy Duty / Commercial Mechanic for our Duncan location. Possession of an Authorized Motor Vehicle Inspection ticket would be an asset. Excellent Wage and Benefit Package. Please e-mail resume: michele@prwstar.com or fax: (1)-250-746-8064
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Industrial Compressor Room Tech/Millwright Industrial Compressor Rm Tech / Millwright req’d for troubleshooting, repair & mtnce of compressor room equipment, incl Air Compressors, Air Dryers and Air Piping throughout Lower Mainland / Vancouver Island. Preference given to candidates w/1-2 yrs exp & some electrical background.
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U-Haul Company of Canada Ltd. (British Columbia) is currently looking for a dealer in your area. U-Haul not only pays the highest commissions in the industry- (22%) on average-but we pay them on time, every time. Our dealers can count on us, as they have for more than a half century. Our commission rate for full time, full line automated dealer (rents all U-Haul equipment and open 7 days a week) is: • New top notch equipment available for self moving customers • Rent and sell an array of moving-related equipment and accessories
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STAIR BUILDER
Req. for West Coast Moulding & Millwork, Langley BC. Must have previous experience reading Blue Prints and CAD drawings, ability to build straight and curved spiral stair & experience with on site measuring and installation of prefabricated stair types. Positive attitude, dedication & willingness to learn rewarded with: • Advancement Opportunities • Excellent Remuneration & Benefits.
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ACCOUNTING & PAYROLL Trainees Needed now! Large & Small Firms Seeking Certified A&P Staff Now. No Experience? Need Training? Career Training & Job Placement Available. 1-888-424-9417
108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES Earn $500-$2000/m. Operate a Mini-Office Outlet from home. Free online training, flex hrs, great income. www.how2bfree.org
EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION
FLAGGERS NEEDED If not certified, training available for a fee. Call 604-575-3944
Landscaper/Gardener Part to full time hours. Work entails cutting lawns, weeding gardens, maintaining small commercial properties. Must have own truck and/or trailer. Own equipment is beneficial. Mature individuals with experience need only apply please.
Call 604-785-5154 for more info. MEDICAL OFFICE Trainees Needed! Hospitals & Dr’s Need Medical Office & Medical Admin staff! No Experience? Need Training? Local Career Training & Job Placement also Available! 1-888-778-0459 TOTAL OUTDOOR Property Specialist $120-$360 CASH Daily for out-door work! Competitive, energetic, honesty a MUST! www.propertystarjobs.com
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WILD & CRAZY, CAN’T BE LAZY Up to $20 per hr, 40 hrs per week. Fun promo’s & C.S. 10 positions available for immed. work. No commission. No experience? No problem! Call today, Start tomorrow !
Call Lori 604-777-2195
LEMARE GROUP HUMAN RESOURCE/OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT The Lemare Group is currently seeking a HR/OH & S Administrative Assistant for their Port McNeill Office, which is located on Northern Vancouver Island. Lemare has approximately 250+ employees currently working and is a significant forestry services company, tenure holder and log marketing group. Responsibilities: •Human Resources •Placement of ads, screening & short listing of applicants •Process correspondence, reports & other documents •Maintain confidential records & office files •Ensure adherence to all company policies, standards & procedures •Assist operational department in the creation of occupational materials (ie block journals, emergency cards, bucking specs, etc) Qualifications: •Forestry experience an asset •Previous executive/administrative experience •Excellent oral & written skills •Strong decision making skills •Balance priorities & work flow •Ability to work both independently & collaboratively •Microsoft Office fluency is mandatory This position is a full time permanent position with a competitive compensation package based on experience. Lemare will accept resumes by email or fax. Please email your response to Jennifer Ouellette at jouellette@lemare.ca or fax 250956-4888. WINTER HARBOUR, BC. Master Mechanic logging. Full time. 10 years experience minimum. Welding, excellent diagnostics, physically fit, all logging equipment. References required. Fax or email your resume to 250-969-4222 or employment@wdmoore.ca.
• People assigned to provide total service to your own dealership • Dealer Web site offers online store, message boards and other resources
If you are interested please call:
1-800-663-0800 604-326-6600 604-326-6600 or email dexter_gregoire@uhaul.com 846_afm@uhaul.com Must have existing business
NO CAPITAL INVESTMENT
You don’t pay a thing to become a U-Haul dealer. There is no franchise fee. No capital investment. You’ll earn extra money simply by putting your unused land and labour to productive use.
Your moving and storage resource
A26 NewsLeader Friday, April 22, 2011 EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 160
TRADES, TECHNICAL
A well-established Highway, Heavy Civil and Mining Construction Contractor in Southern BC is seeking an experienced Civil Construction Superintendent for a fulltime, year-round position. You must be a highly motivated, self-starting individual. Responsibilities to include: • The planning and scheduling of day to day construction operations including personnel and equipment delegation. Demonstrate and develop a positive relationship with all staff, owners and subcontractors. Knowledge of all aspects of WCB and Ministry of Mines Regulations. Ensure all safety values are met or exceeded.
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Please forward Resume in the strictest of confidence to: civilminingcontractor@yahoo.ca Only those short-listed will be contacted.
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 281
Garden Groomer Garden Maintenance & Lawncare
Lawncutting D Power Raking D Rototilling & Pruning D Hedge Trimming D Power washing D Open to odd jobs Free Est, Established since 1997, Licensed Business, Reas. rates
D Economical Lawn Mowing D Complete Grounds Maint D Pruning & Shaping D Aeration & Power Raking D Fully Insured Residential~Strata~Commercial
(604)671-2746 Free Estimates
Milano Landscapers & Garden Services DAerating D Power Raking D Pruning D Lawn Cutting D Power Washing D Fencing D Organic Fertilizing Weekly ~ Bi-Weekly
RAZAR DELIVERIES Topsoil - $24/yrd Mushroom manure - $20/yrd Steer manure - $15/yrd. Wash Sand, 3/4 Clear Crush, & 3/4 Drain Rock - $25/yrd Pea Gravel, Birds/Eye and Road Mulch. $30/yrd 1 to 10 YRDS. DELIVERD
604-763-4215 or 604-341-4524 Trimming, Pruning, Grass Cutting, Hedging & Clean Up. Low Prices. Gurmeet 604-762-5191, 524-1043
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283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS Always! Gutter, window cleaning, pressure washing, lawn maintains, yard clean-up. Simon 604-230-0627
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HOME IMPROVEMENTS
604-949-1900 QUALITY RENOVATIONS
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A-1 CONTRACTING. Renos. Bsmt, kitchens, baths, custom cabinets, tiling, plumbing, sundecks, reroofing. Dhillon 604-782-1936. A COMPLETE Handyman Service Suites, bathrooms, kitchens, reno’s, drywall, painting. No job too small. 604-788-1640 or 778-867-2662 HANDYMAN / REPAIRS/RENOS CALL WALTER (604)790-0842
YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899
263 EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE Rick’s Bobcat Service. Leveling, Back filling, Trucking reas. rates.778-355-2978, 604-290-2978
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GARDENING
Always! Pwr. raking, grass cutting, fertilizing, hedging, pruning, Rubbish rem. Free Est. 604-230-0627
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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
PETS
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FREE SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Cash for some complete scrap cars. 604-465-7940 or 580-3439.
GERMAN Shepherd pups & young adults. Quality German & Czech bloodlines Reg/Guar. 604-856-8161
REAL ESTATE
LAB RETRIEVER PUPS, yellow & black, $650. Vet check, quality lineage, dew claws, 1st shots, dewormed. (604)702-0217
OKANAGAN
*SPECTACULAR* 4 bdrm South Facing Waterfront Vacation Home On Shuswap Lake!
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PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $269, 2 coats
bradsjunkremoval.com IKE’S LOW COST JOBS: Rubbish Removal, Drain tile, Gardening & Trimming. Call IKE 778-881-1379.
(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Services. www.paintspecial.com
Mr. Cleanup Disposal SAME DAY SERVICE Seniors Discount
BESTWAY PAINTING & Decorating Interior/Exterior. Comm/Res. Crown Moldings. John 778-881-6737 Danny’s Painting. Interior & Exterior, Free Estimates, Written Guarantee, full issued WCB cover. Danny 778-385-5549
D.J PAINTING Drywall repair, int. ext. Many years exp. Free estimate
604-258-7300 cell: 604-417-5917 SEASIDE PAINTING
220.JUNK(5865)
Serving The Lower Mainland Since 1988
Call Andrew (778)868-3374
SUNDECKS
$69/HR. Lic., Insured. Experienced & friendly service. Clogged drains, garburators, leaks & more. Sm jobs OK. Call anytime 604-805-2488.
ABC TREE MEN ✶ Pruning & Shaping ✶ Tree Removal ✶ Stump Grinding
PRESSURE WASHING
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Smart Cleaning 604 862 9797 Pressure Washing & Window Cleaning. Spring Cleaning Special
All types of Roofing “ Call Now for Free Estimate”
Call 604-542-0865 or 250-955-6398
MISC. FOR SALE
WHOLESALE FACTORY DIRECT. Manufactured, Modular & Park models. Tremendous savings. Luxurious 1512 sq. ft home including delivery and installation only $ 109,950. Many other plans available. The Home Boys 877-976-3737, 509-481-9830 or www.hbmodular.com
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ABBA MOVERS & DEL. Res/com 1-4 ton truck, 1 man $35/hr, 2 men from $45. Honest, bsmt clean up. 25 yrs of experience 604-506-7576 ABE MOVING - $35/Hr. Per Person *Reliable Careful Movers. *Rubbish Removal. *24 Hours. 604-999-6020
AT NORTHWEST ROOFING Re-roofing, Repair & New Roof Specialists. Work Guar. BBB. WCB 10% Sen. Disc. Jag 778-892-1530 BESTCO ROOFING LTD. Res., Comm. Tar, gravel, torch-on, Sheet Metal, Duroids. Fully Ins. WCB Cov. BBB. All kinds of roofing. New & reroofing. Gill 604-727-4806 or Charlie 604-773-3522 GL ROOFING. Cedar shakes, Asphalt Shingles, Flat roofs BBB, WCB $2m Liability. Clean Gutters $80. 24 hrs. 7dys/wk. 604-240-5362
April 28, 2011 Buy a button or lapel pin and provide life-saving health care for BC kids. Button $5 Lapel Pin $20 jeansday.ca
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PETS PETS
2 AUSTRALIAN Shepherd x Husky. Brother & sister. 1.5 yrs old, healthy. $200 ea. To gd home (604)807-4151
BOXER PUPS CKC & may be AKC reg’d, Brindle, Fawn & Flashy Fawn, 9wk, Family raised, Vet chkd, 1st shots,dewormed Parents to View,Ready to go,$1200.00 Lang ley Brenda 604-763-1904 CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866
AFFORDABLE MOVING Local & Long Distance
$45/Hr
From 1, 3, 5, 7,10 Ton Trucks Insured ~ Licenced ~ 1 to 3 Men Free estimate/Seniors discount Residential~Commercial~Pianos
604-537-4140
L APEL PIN SPONSOR:
Roofing Experts. 778-230-5717 Repairs/Re-Roof/New Roofs. All work Gtd. Free Est. Call Frank.
Quiet & well maintained bldg. Includes heat & hot water. On site manager. Cat okay. AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY Secure parking available. For viewing call:
Call 604- 522-5230
BURNABY
AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY Completely remodeled building and 1 & 2 bedroom suites. Located at Highgate Mall. From $780/mo includes heat, hot water and parking.
Burnaby:
CLAREMONT TERRACE
** 6960 ELWELL ST ** NEAR MIDDLEGATE Quiet, spacious 2 & 1 Bdrms & Bachelor suites. Incld: Balcony, prkg, heat & h/wtr
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Super Clean ONE Bedrooms
604-525-2661
IS PROUD TO SUPPORT
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BURNABY
14 ALEX BURROWS
Get your trees or tree removal done NOW while they’re dormant
SALES@PATTARGROUP.COM
APARTMENT/CONDO
Call Kelly 778-994-2334
633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS
✓ Tree & Stump Removal ✓ Certified Arborists ✓ 20 yrs exp. 60’ bucket truck ✓ Crown reduction ✓ Spiral pruning ✓ Fully insured. Best Rates
604-588-0833
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5052 Squilax Anglemont Rd. Celista, BC. Only $729,000
353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS
Over 35 Years in Business
RENTALS
TREE SERVICES
Andrew 604-618-8585 $ Best Rates $
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www.dannyevans.ca
Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley
dlklitch@telus.net
WEED FREE Mushroom Manure. 13 yards - $160 or Well Rotted 10 yards - $180. 604-856-8877
A1-TRI-CRAFT Tree Serv. Dangerous tree removal, spiral pruning hedge trimming, stump grinding, topping. Insured, WCB Free Est Arborist Reports
DRAIN CLEANING & PLUMBING MAINTENANCE. 604-828-0899
660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE
FERTILIZERS
Aluminum patio cover, sunroom, railing, gates. 604-521-2688 www.PatioCoverVancouver.com
BURNABY
HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS
Email:
HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com
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BURNABY, 6089-6091 Brand new. side by side duplex. Possession end of May possible. Call TJ @ Sutton Proact (604)728-5460 BURNABY, 7393 Canada Way. Corner lot 50ft x 108ft. Builder’s delight. Call TJ @ Sutton Proact (604)728-5460
For more details
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MORTGAGES
Perfect getaway for your family & all your friends with loads of summer fun for everyone!
VIZSLA PUPS, CKC reg’d, shots, guaranteed. $850. ph, 604-8192115 or email: vizsla@telus.net
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ALLAN Const. & Asphalt. Brick, conc, drainage, found. & membrane repair. 604-618-2304; 820-2187.
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Mortgage Help! Beat bank rates for purchases and refinances, immediate debt consolidation, foreclosure relief, and equity loans. Free, fast, friendly, private consultations. Call 1-888-711-8818 www.mountaincitymortgage.ca
BACKYARD: Storage shed, grassy play area & fenced kennel.
PRESA CANARIO puppies, born Feb 14 brindle view/parents on farm great temp $800 604-855-6929.
359 SAND, GRAVEL & TOPSOIL
PAVING/SEAL COATING
PLUMBING
PITT BULL, 5 1/5 mo male, blk, wht chest, friendly, needs new home, $450. (604) 852-8837 or 897-5243
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
& Decking 604-462-8528, 218-9618
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NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604856-3647 or www.856-dogs.com
WEST HIGHLAND TERRIER pups. Born Feb. 26th. 1 M, 1 F. 1st shots. vet ✓, ready April 23. $1100 each. Great with kids. 604-850-6567 Abb
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VACATION HOME 1-1/2 Story - 1200 sq. ft. Upper level - 3 bdrms Main level - 1 large bdrm Main bathrm, Open floor Plan - dining rm, kitchen and front room with dbl patio door access to Large deck - over 700 sq. ft. Large floating wharf - 512 sq. ft. 2 buoys, Firepit
Miniature Chinese Sharpei pups M/F’s available. CKC reg. $1200. 604-315-8774 www.wrinklesrus.com
RUBBISH REMOVAL & MORE *Landscape *Trimming *Yard Clean *Const. Clean. *ANYTHING!!! 1 Ton Truck. Call Patrick for Prompt Quality Service @ 604-808-1652.
Always! deliver Top soil, bark mulch, sand & gravel. 7days/wk. Simon 604-230-0627 will spread
REAL ESTATE
101 ft frontage by 88 ft. Fabulous 180 - degree water view with tons of outdoor living space.
But Dead Bodies!! 604.
MISC. WANTED
CKC Reg.soft coated Wheaten Terrier pups, hypo-allergenic. Guarntd. Vet ✓ $1200. Call 604-533-8992
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RUBBISH REMOVAL
604.587.5865
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CLEANING SERVICES
DALL’ANTONIA CONCRETE Seniors disc. Friendly, family bus., 40+ yrs. 604-240-3408/604-299-7125
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LAWNS PLUS
Dan 604 - 374 - 2283
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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
Landscape Maintenance
ALTERNATIVE HEALTH
FINANCIAL SERVICES
MOVING & STORAGE
SPARTAN Moving Ltd. Fast & Reliable. Insured Competitive rates. Wknd Specials. Call Frank: (604) 435-8240
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Chihuahua, 3.5 yr old, spayed, healthy, shots, vet chk’d. Leaving country. $200. (604)997-8601
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Friday, April 22, 2011 NewLeader A27 RENTALS 706
RENTALS
APARTMENT/CONDO
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APARTMENT/CONDO
COQUITLAM
BURNABY
RENTALS 706
NEW WESTMINSTER
Welcome Home !
MAPLE PLACE TOWERS
1 Bedrooms available near Lougheed Mall and transit. Rent includes heat & hot water. Sorry No Pets. Refs required.
1 Bdrm Apts starting at $950 2 Bdrm Apts starting at $1200 Heat and hot water included. Dishwasher, fridge, stove, balcony, shared laundry. Avail Immed. Close to amen, schools and mall.
Call (604) 931-2670
Call 604-421-1235
APARTMENT/CONDO
RENTALS 752
The Westport 1021 4th Avenue
604 575 5555 New Westminster, #503, 39-6th St. 2 bdrms, 2 baths. N/S. N/P. $1700. Avail May 1.
BURNABY
Park Crest Apts.
Call Sheri M 604-535-8080
1 Bedroom Reno’d suites located in upgraded blding in cul-du-sac. Next to large green space. Incl’s heat, hot water and basic cable. Walk to Highgate mall. Quiet and clean. Cat okay. Deposit required. For viewing....
Quiet 3 story low-rise bldg in convenient location. Bach & 1 bdrm suites from $695. Some with river views, short walk to Skytrain, or transit. Secure parking, lndry rm. Heat & hot water incl’d.
Small pet ok. Call
Croft Agencies Ltd. view pictures at: www.croftagencies.com NEW WESTMINSTER
Call 604-834-4097 www.aptrentals.com
Colonial House 435 Ash Street
Call 604-540-6725
3 Story bldg in great location. 1 bdrm stes from $760. Covered pkg, lndry rm, landscaped common area. Close to park, transit, shops. Heat & hot water incl’d. For more info & viewing call
BURNABY
Skyview Manor 908 6th Avenue
1 Bdrm avail from $750/mo. Close to restaurants, schools, transit, stores. Short walk to Highgate Mall. Parking & laundry rm. Incl’s heat, hot water and storage.
4 Story bldg in great location. 1 bdrm stes from $780. Pkg, lndry rm. Close to transit, park and shops. Heat & hot water included. For more info & viewing call
For more info & viewing, call
Rozario 778-788-1849
Albert 778-788-1853
Park Villa 529 10th Street 3 Story bldg in great location. 1 bdrm stes from $760. Parking, lndry rm. Close to transit, park, shops. Heat & hot water included. For more info & viewing call
Burnaby
Vista Terrace 7465 13th Avenue,
Rozario 778-788-1849
3-storey building conveniently located minutes from SkyTrain. Renovated 2 bedroom suite from $1020. Close to public transit, parks and schools. U/G prkg. balconies, lndry rm. Heat & hot water incl’d.
Call 604-522-1050
Tiffany Place 1115 4th Avenue
TRANSPORTATION 810
AUTO FINANCING
RIVIERA MANOR
Call 604-526-7015 Professionally Managed By Colliers International
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D/W, Heat and hot water included. Close to schools, shopping & public transportation.
Call 604-837-4589 747B SENIOR ASSISTED LIVING
225 Royal Avenue
NEW WESTMINSTER:520-11th St. Large 1 bdrm w/ small storage room. Incl h/w & heat. By Transit. Cats ok. $695 - $745/mo. Call: 604-540-2028.
for only
PORT COQUITLAM
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2 Bedroom apartments available. Hardwood floors, balcony. Rent includes heat and hot water.
Reach 448,000 Households
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Includes one week in the Bowen Island Undercurrent, Burnaby/New West Newsleader, North Shore Outlook, Richmond Review, and WE.
Includes:
TRUCKS, CARS, BOATS, TRAILERS, RV’S, VANS 3 lines in all listed publications for one week only $10 + tax. Includes a listing on bcclassified.com (private party ads only)
– or pay $25 + tax for one week – in all Lower Mainland publications 1.5 million households
604-575-5555
Microwave, slideout, A/C, enclosed and heated tanks, LCD TV, CD/DVD. Dual LP bottles. $22,995 (stk. 30329)
CALL
604-328-0081
www.fraserwayrv.com 1-800-806-1976 DL #31087
7 Days/Week
SCRAP METAL WANTED
POCO DOWNTOWN All-Inclusive Seniors Residence 1 Bdrm. Apartment Rent incls. freshly prepared meals, cable, housekeeping, emergency response & activities. www.rjkent.com 2675 Shaughnessy St. Call: 778-285-5554
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STORAGE
NEW WEST 621 Colburne St. GARAGE for rent, 9 ft x 18 ft. Avail now or May 1st. $125/mo. Call: 604-454-4540
750
SUITES, LOWER
BURNABY, 2 BDRM suite, $1100 incl utils. & cable. W/D. Avail. May 1st. NS/NP. Call (604)299-6976
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CARS - DOMESTIC
1998 Audi A4 quattro, V6, 5spd, $3300 obo. 250-3071215. 2000 BUICK Century Burgundy, 4 dr, beige inside, elec seats. Air cared Sept. 2 years. V6. 54,000 kms. $6500/obo 604-541-8607. 2002 CHEVROLET Cavalier, 2 door auto, aircared. Good car $2450. (604)465-5131
821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS 1994 VOLVO 850 4 dr. sedan, auto, great cond. 178,000km. $4500 obo A/Crd 2012 604- 581-1568 1995 SUZUKI SWIFT - 107K. Exc cond, 5/spd, great gas mileage! Incl both Summer & Winter tires. $2500/obo. Call 604-538-5378. 2009 TOYOTA MATRIX 4/dr auto p/w, p/l, AC, cd player, 88K, silver. $9300. Call 604-825-9477. 2010 NISSAN VERSA, 4 dr. H/B, auto, red, 20,000 Km, many options, $8800 firm. 604-538-9257.
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VEHICLES WANTED
COQUITLAM, New paint Quiet 1 bdrm; f. yard. W/D. $700/mo incld utils. G/L, priv entry (604)941-4166 COQ. W Plateau. 2 bdrm walk out ste. 11’ ceilings, patio c/w panoramic view. 700 s/f sauna/steam rm. w/d. n/p. n/s. $997. 604-880-2991. MAPLE RIDGE EAST - WHONNOCK 1125 sq ft, 2 bdrm on QUIET NON SMOKING acreage, 5 appl, gas f/p, own driveway & patio. WELL CARED FOR small to med size fixed pet ok, 2 max. $960 incl gas & hydro. Avail May 1. Refs req’d. 604-462-0119
CASH FOR CARS & TRUCKS FREE/FAST 24 hour tow service: or Donate to registered charities
Call 604-767-3842 or 778-552-4145
NEW WEST. 6th/14th. Grnd lvl, lg, 1 bdrm. Bright, clean, nr skytrn/ Mall & park. NS/NP. Refs & 1 yr lease req. $695-750. 604-759-9488 PORT COQUITLAM. Immac, newly reno 2 bdrm. N/P N/S. Priv. ent. $950/mo. utils. incl. 604-802-4139 Pt Coquitlam N.side, 3 bdrm all new reno’d ste, 2 baths, 6 new appls, NS/NP. $1500 incl util. Cls to all ament/schl. May 1. 604-944-9520
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TOWNHOUSES
PITT MEADOWS: 2 - 3 bdrm co-op T/H $1005/mo - $1089/mo. Shares req’d. No subsidy available. Orientation 2nd & 4th Sun. 2 pm & 3rd Tues. 7 pm each mo. 19225 119th Ave., Pitt Meadows, BC V3Y 2B2. Leave msg 604-465-1938
SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673
Great 1 Bedroom, quiet building nr. amenities, Royal City Mall & Skytrain.
NEW WESTMINSTER
ROYAL CITY APARTMENTS
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#1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME 604.683.2200
NEW WESTMINSTER
CEDARWAY APT
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BOATS
1998 BAJA 31 FT Twin GM 502 Mercruiser Bravo One legs; with trailer $39,900.Receivership Sale. Please contact Marty Eakins at 250-748-0386 for Details. PRINCECRAFT Resorter. Like new. 14’. With floor, 8 HP, elec. starter, tilt, Yamaha motor, front mounters, W55 remote controlled electric motor, galvanized trailer etc. $6500. obo. 604-855-0116
“No Wheels, No Problem”
845
Please call 604-526-0147
Call 604- 521-3448
SCRAP BATTERIES WANTED We buy scrap batteries from cars, trucks & heavy equip. $4.00 each. Free pick-up anywhere in BC, Min. 10. Toll Free Call:1.877.334.2288
SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
www.fraserwayrv.com 1-800-806-1976 DL #31087
Professionally managed by Gateway Property Management
NEW WESTMINSTER
Well maintained ONE bedrooms. Includes cable, heat & hot water. Secure parking avail. On site manager. AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY Quiet & well maintained bldg., walk to Highgate Mall & transit. Cat okay. For viewing....
2011 Coleman 250
604.587.5865
VICTORIA HARBOUR FLOATING BOAT SHOW April 28th to May 1st Over 200 new and Pre-owned Power and Sail Boats on display Loads of marine accessories Admission $10.00 Seniors/students $8.00 www.bcyba.com
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Microwave, Elec. Awning, two dr, entry, slideout, a/c, LCD TV, CD/DVD light weight & easy to tow. $28,995 (stk. 30239)
Camellia 778-788-1839
Bright & Clean 1 & 2 Bdrms
TRUCKS & VANS
The Scrapper
Large, bach & 2 bdrms from $695. Some stes with views, close to schools, parks and transit. Parking, Laundry Room. Heat and hot water incl’d. For more info and viewing call
Albert 778-788-1853
BURNABY
FREE TOWING 7 days/wk. We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022
1983 TRIPLE E, 28’ fully loaded, full bath, a/c, new fridge, heater, brakes & tires. $10,900. Call: 604-802-4723
2011 Coleman 280
Includes Heat, Hot Water and Cable.
Large newly renovated 1 & 2 bdrm units available in wellkept concrete building. New floors and appl’s. Freshly painted. Patio and large storage room inste. 3 laundries in bldg. Rent incl’s heat & hot water. Sauna & jacuzzi. 5 min. walk to skytrain, Douglas College & New West Quay. Close to all amenities. Please call 604-834-1756 www.aptrentals.net
Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal
Hillcrest Manor 1303 8th Avenue
For more info & viewing call
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MARINE
Call Oana 778-788-1834
Professionally managed by Gateway Property Management
Professionally Managed by Gateway Property Management
SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
TRANSPORTATION
2005 MONTANA SV6, loaded, Onstar, 7 pass., new front rotors & brakes. Mint. $8500. 604-812-1278
Richmond, East / New Westminster: 3 storey Townhouses with 5/appls, 2/bath, garage, f/p. From $1440/mo.
Small pet ok.
Rozario 778-788-1849
ROYAL COLONIAL 7111 Linden Avenue
✰ RENTAL ✰ ✰ INCENTIVES ✰
Snjezana 778-788-1847
Quiet 3 storey bldg. 1 Bdrms from $800. Walk to Skytrain, close to bus and shops. Some river views. Secure parking, gym, lndry rm. Heat and hot water included.
845
Crescentview
Small pet ok. Call
TRAVEL with bcclassified.com
RECREATIONAL/SALE
Renovated townhomes in magnificent area. Basement, patio, new appliances, garage.
Quiet 3-storey low-rise in a park like setting. Spacious bach & 1 bdrm stes from $695. Family oriented, close to schools, parks and rec ctrs. u/g pkg, lndry rm. Heat and hot water included.
Snjezana 778-788-1847
838
TRANSPORTATION
COQUITLAM
Pinecrest Manor 905 4th Avenue
www.aptrentals.net
TOWNHOUSES
TRANSPORTATION
838
RECREATIONAL/SALE
2000 MONACO 34’ wide body. 54,000 mi. A beauty. Banks/large slide/jacks/2TVs/plus 604-866-4568 2008 CLASS A HURRICAN, 32’, 2 slides, 1 owner, $47,900. Call (604)888-5301 (Langley).
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TRUCKS & VANS
1980 CHEV crane truck, 8 ton lift, $7000 obo. Call Doug @ 604-7500194 1993 FORD Econoline cargo van, white, auto, aircared. Need space, must go! $2300.obo (604)465-5131 2001 DODGE 1500, ext. cab, black, w/box liner 4X4 318 V8 fuel injected trailer hitch, elec trailer brake. Aircared. $13,500. Joe 604-309-7302
NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS Re: The estate of ROBERT GILBERT QUO VADIS, aka ROBERT G. QUO VADIS aka R. G. QUO VADIS aka BOB QUO VADIS aka R. QUO VADIS aka B. QUO VADIS, Deceased, formerly of #307 - 7376 Halifax Street, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5A 1M4. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Creditors and others having claims against the estate of the above deceased are hereby notified under section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to the administrator at 19th Floor, 885 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6C 3H4 on or before May 31, 2011, after which date the administrator will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the administrator then has notice.
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