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Burnaby-Douglas candidates Kennedy Stewart, Adrianne Merlo and Ken Low chat before a recent all-candidates meeting at Moscrop secondary school.
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Population (2006 Census): 112,120 Median age: 39.9 Number of census families (with at least one child in same home): 31,150 Median income of census families: $60,359
Population (2006 Census): 118,715 Population 20 and older: 93,435 Median age: 38.4 Census families: 32,565 Median income: $55,294 Average household size: 2.9 Average value of owned dwelling: $439,076
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Mother-tongue languages English: 44.0% French: 0.9% English and French: 0.1% Other: 55.0%
Population 15 years and over who are: • First generation Canadians (ie. born outside Canada): 54.5% • Second generation (born inside Canada, at least one parent born outside the country): 22.6% • Third generation (both parents born inside Canada): 22.9%
Visible minority groups Total: 54.5% of population Chinese: 54.5% of visible minorities South Asian: 10.4% Filipino: 5.9% Korean: 3.6% Black: 2.0% West Asian: 1.6% Latin American: 1.5% Southeast Asian: 1.2% Japanese: 1.1%
Total population by home language: • English, 63.8% • French, 0.34% • Non-official language, 32.2% Population 15 years and over in the labour force: 64.1% Population 25 to 64 years with certificate, diploma or degree: 32.5% Population five years and over who lived at the same address 5 years ago: 54.2%
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What is your party doing/would your party do to address the issue of homelessness in Canada?
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LIBERAL GARTH EVANS A Liberal government will work with provincial, territorial and municipal partners to put in place a renewed affordable housing framework. The main objective of the new Framework will be to: Reduce homelessness; Maintain and renew existing affordable housing stock; and Stimulate new construction of affordable housing. The new framework will feature a long-term commitment by the federal government and in its ďŹ rst two years a Liberal government will increase federal investment in affordable housing by $500 million.
CONSERVATIVE PAUL FORSETH Since many such unfortunate individuals have serious personal problems which make them unemployable, such as mental health and addiction issues, the federal government partners with the provinces on innumerable programs to ameliorate the situation, and millions is being spent. It is a complicated issue, as those in need of help cannot be put into a simple category.
NEW DEMOCRAT PETER JULIAN
ON MAY 2, THE CHOICE IS CLEAR
â– ELECTION 2011 â– BURNABY-NEW DOUGLAS CONSERVATIVE RONALD LEUNG I plan to listen to and work with local groups, such as the task force, to combat homeless issues.
LIBERAL KEN LOW The issue of affordable housing is of particular importance to Burnaby and the Lower Mainland. Recent immigrants and young Canadians are being crowded out of the market and are ďŹ nding themselves increasingly indebted because of their mortgage and rent payments. Interest rates are currently at historic lows, but when they do inevitably rise, many Burnaby residents will have trouble paying their bills. A Liberal government will legislate a renewed affordable housing framework, whose main objectives will be to reduce homelessness, maintain and renew existing affordable housing, and stimulate new construction of affordable housing.
GREEN ADRIANNE MERLO
The former Liberal government killed the national housing program and the current Conservative government has refused to move to provide affordable housing in Canada. The result has been a Ÿ million homeless Canadians with many only a paycheque away from being homeless. I participate in the annual homeless count and am aware of the size and scope of the problem caused by the Conservative government and former Liberal government. I will support NDP MP Libby Davies’ housing bill that will reestablish a national housing strategy.
A distinction should be made between homelessness caused by a genuine inability to ďŹ nd affordable housing, and homelessness caused by drug addiction and mental illness. Government cuts to social programs and facilities has led to the escalating breakdown of the Downtown Eastside, which costs taxpayers a million dollars a day. The Green Party will increase funding for treatment facilities and addict rehabilitation, and dramatically increase funding for social housing, including more co-ops and higher density neighbourhoods. The Green Party aims to implement a national affordable housing plan, and provide credit and loans to non-proďŹ t housing organizations: 20,000 new units every year for the next 10 years.
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NEW DEMOCRAT KENNEDY STEWART
I’d like to make sure to work with Burnaby and the province to get a homeless shelter/transition home created in Burnaby. Then on to creating a national affordable housing plan. One immediate action would be to support the delivery of increased social housing dollars to provincial and municipal governments through the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation. Get back into funding co-operative housing, and the renovations of older homes and buildings to be more energy efďŹ cient. That would also help with job creation.
While the newest Burnaby homeless count ďŹ gures will soon be released, we know homelessness in our community doubled between 2005 and 2008. To help reduce homelessness, we introduced legislation to create a National Housing Strategy bringing all levels of government together to agree upon a national plan to make sure all Canadians can access decent housing. We also have a 10-year plan to upgrade and retroďŹ t co-op housing. Finally, we forced Stephen Harper to reverse planned cuts to the National Homeless initiative in 2007 – with this funding used to conduct our local homeless count.
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Anti-homophobia debate packs school board meeting Parents raise concerns about anti-homophobia policy, lack of consultation By Wanda Chow NEWSLEADER
It wasn’t Game 7 of the CanucksBlackhawks series that packed ’em in Tuesday night, it was the Burnaby school board meeting. More specifically, it was the school district’s proposed anti-homophobia policy, which drew six delegations and filled the meeting room, with more spilling out into the hallway, said school board chair Larry Hayes. The district has been working on the policy, which aims to provide support to and reduce bullying of students who identify themselves as “lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, trans-
NEWS BRIEFS Advance poll turnout higher than 2008 Advance polls last weekend saw a 34.5 per cent increase in total voter turnout compared to advanced polls in the 2008 federal election, according to preliminary figures announced by Elections Canada. In British Columbia, the increase was even more, at 36.7 per cent. Of the 243,247 votes cast in the province during Easter weekend, 5,291 were in Burnaby-Douglas, 6,153 were in Burnaby-New Westminster, and 7,024 were in New Westminster-Coquitlam.
City hall to be closed early on Monday Burnaby city hall will close at 4 p.m. on Monday, May 2, to allow city employees the opportunity to vote in the federal election. The next council meeting has also been moved, to Thursday, May 5, at 5 p.m. in city hall council chambers due to Monday’s election. The rescheduled meeting will not be televised or broadcast on the city website. wchow@burnabynewsleader.com
accomplish. sexual, Two-Spirit, “We heard the queer” (LGBTQ). words a couple of Hayes said three times, ‘hidden agenda.’ delegations, who Well, it must be really identified themselves hidden ... I wouldn’t as parents, expressed even know what that concern that “this hidden agenda was or whole issue, basically why we would even go involving sexuality, there.” should be left up to Burnaby is not the parents, that it should first school district to not be an issue in develop such a schools.” policy, rather There was it’s the 13th or also concern 14th district in raised that the province there was not to do so, Hayes enough consulsaid. tation, Hayes “We’re not said. leading the The board HAYES way, no.” explained the The delconsultation egations included process and how students who spoke of district policy is developed and noted in this how they have been impacted by bullying, case, it has been going homophobic comon for two years or ments and taunting. more. “Certainly, compel“I certainly understand that some people ling arguments on both sides. It’s going to may have picked up come down to trustees on it a bit later than taking the information others.” and making a decision Hayes said there using that informaappears to be some tion—and certainly confusion over what human rights and the the district is trying to
law that has been set with these types of issues in the past—and coming up with what we feel is necessary. “With the bottom line that we want to ensure that everybody is treated with respect and it’d be nice not to have to have these types of policies.” School trustees are considering allowing more time for input and consultation on the issue from the public. The next school board policy committee meeting is May 16. “By then we’ll have some process in place to address some concerns out there of wanting to provide more information and more feedback,” Hayes said. “Whether we’re voting on snow-removal policies, dissection policies or bullying policies, nobody said that all the decisions we make are easy ones.” wchow@burnabynewsleader.com
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The problems with polls Polls are more prominent than ever. But they’re also less reliable than they used to be. Allan Gregg of Harris-Decima Research, who has been involved with polling since the 1970s, admits that polls are no longer as accurate as they once were. “The dirty little secret of the polling business is that our ability to yield results accurately from samples that reflect the total population has probably never been worse in the 30 to 35 years that the discipline has been active in Canada,” he told an interviewer. There are many reasons, but one major one is that traditional telephone polls have great difficulty in reaching the vast majority of people. Only 15 per cent of those contacted agree to take part in a poll, as compared to 70 per cent 30 years ago. Many people do not have land lines any more, particularly young people, so they are less represented in poll sampling. Perhaps one of the most troubling aspects of perpetual reporting on polls is that regional results are much less reliable than national results, yet are interpreted as showing a trend. This is now being demonstrated with the “surge” for the NDP in Quebec. There is no doubt that the party is being treated more seriously by Quebec voters, but the initial reported “surge” in the polls came with a significant margin of error. A survey conducted April 17 and 18, one of the first showing the NDP moving into second place in Quebec, had just 164 Quebec respondents and a margin of error of 7.8 per cent. Thus the reported 25 per cent support for the NDP in Quebec could have been as low as 17 per cent or as high as 33 per cent. Yet the support level of 25 per cent is reported as fact and everyone jumps on the bandwagon. The national media need to do a much better job in prominently reporting the number of people polled, and the margin of error both nationally and regionally. They must also explain why there is such a wide variation in many poll results. —Black Press
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Why vote? There’s really no need May 2 is another election day. The election pundits will tell you it’s a real chance to decide who runs the show in Ottawa. After years of minority government, the Tories could finally pull it off and get the keys to the car and a full tank of gas. The rhetoric in the next couple of days could get intense, and it will be hard to fathom the truth in it all. Will the Tories really put half of us in jail and give the other half highpowered rifles to protect ourselves? Is Michael Ignatieff really a Russian spy? Is Jack Layton really Ted Turner? So many webs to untangle. But who cares? Elections come and go like dashed Stanley Cup dreams around these Chris Bryan parts. It’s like watching the rain through your window at work. Don’t worry, you’ll get another chance to enjoy it on the weekend. Elections aren’t worth noting at all. Most people should just hit the couch on Monday, watch Dancing with the Stars, maybe tune into the news later to see who won this time. Getting up and hoofing it to the polling station? No way. Better to spend that energy elsewhere, like trying to fathom the great features on that
lia. shiny iPhone or removing that ugly stain from the Force everyone to vote. toilet bowl. Make it the law. Leave it to those suckers who keep voting year There’d be 100 per cent turnout and every halfafter year. wit could reach his own decision, employing his Just think how much responsibility those masmind-making-up technology of choice. One potato, ochists willingly bear on their shoulders. two potato. Spin the bottle. Pin Because of dwindling the tail on the donkey. voter turnout, each one of Better to spend that Maybe that’s why Down their votes carries a weight energy elsewhere, Under these wise folks are that is actually much more called the “donkey vote.” significant. like trying to fathom For now, my advice to you They’re not just voting for the great features on non-voters out there is to themselves, they’re voting that shiny iPhone or watch out. on behalf of others too. Habitual voters will try to Poor sods. removing that ugly stain foist their burden on you by Think about it. from the toilet bowl. using guilt. Federal election turnout They’ll talk about how priviwas 59 per cent in 2008, leged we are to have the vote in provincial turnout in 2009 the first place, pointing to our free society—they was just 50 per cent. And in the last New might even mention the world wars. Westminster municipal election three years ago, And they’ll dredge up those old, hard-fought less than one-quarter of all eligible voters came battles waged to bring the franchise to anyone out. other than land-owning white men. Suddenly, every patsy who follows the issues, You tell them bullocks. gets to know the candidates and forces himself to If you don’t want to vote, don’t bother. make a decision has found himself forced to carry As for me, I’m only too happy to do it for you. the weight of four. Suckers. ■ Chris Bryan is editor of the NewsLeader. I suppose we could ease the load on these blokes and sheilas, and follow the path of Austra-
The corporate business comProtection from bullying munity has reason to be nervous of an NDP lead in the polls. NDP versus religious freedom? leadership is likely to end the free On Tuesday, the Burnaby ride they’ve enjoyed under both School Board heard both sides Conservatives and Liberals. of the contentious debate about And Stephen Harper’s argument whether to allow the creation of that it will be bad for Canada just an anti-discrimination policy that doesn’t hold would specifically water. The U.S.— attempt to reduce considered to be Slaying the Dragon homophobic bula world economic lying in Burnaby powerhouse—has Blackhawks are red schools. a corporate tax Canucks are blue While disaprate of 35 per We came out ahead pointing, it comes cent compared to Thanks to Burrows and Lu! as no shock to Canada’s 18 per find that there cent. Lower tax 3 zip we led are still some rates do not transWhich we almost blew people opposed late to a more ecoBut like Coach V said to the idea of stunomically healthy It takes 4 to get through! dents being safe country. Just look in schools. at Ireland which They got into our heads That is what has one of the lowIt was déjà vu this policy is est corporate tax But back from the dead about; making rates in the world, We’re on to Round 2! sure students are and as a result is safe in schools. It now in deep ecoSo put Chelsea Dagger to bed provides faculty nomic trouble. Wave Toews toodaloo and students a Clare O’Kelly And bring on the Preds chance to look at Burnaby ‘Cause we’ll slay them too! LGBTQ issues, without there Why target Harman Pandher being an opporBurnaby tunity for ridicule one group? and abuse Re: Tory canditowards anyone. date proving elusive (NewsLeader, Those opposed to this policy talk April 22) about rights being abrogated. SpeDoes Burnaby-Douglas Conserva- cifically they talk about their tive candidate Ronald Leung believe religious rights and parental in multiculturalism? rights. Perhaps someone opposing If the answer is yes why is this could explain how protecting his campaign concentrated on a LGBTQ kids from bullying constispecific ethnic group comprising tutes a loss of religious freedom. Burnaby-Douglas? Leung is using Trevor Ritchie the culture card to control the Burnaby voting decisions of one particular ethnic group to gain his objective. His deliberate choice to go mainly Is Harper to credit? The other day I overheard a diner door-knocking is nothing more than in a local restaurant say Canada’s manipulating one individual at a economy is the best in the world time without any opposing opinion. Brian J. O’Neill and that’s why Stephen Harper Burnaby deserves a majority. Yes, Canada enjoys the lowest deficit of all the G7 countries and ••••• Canadians have few opportunities the fastest growing GDP. However, Stephen Harper does not deserve to hold their MPs and government the credit. He inherited a legacy of accountable. The all-candidates’ financial regulations that protected debate is one such opportunity. Canadians from the reckless bankRonald Leung, the federal Conservative candidate in Burnaby- ing practices that created so much Douglas, missed the April 19 debate financial ruin in other countries. And, let’s remember that de-reguat Moscrop secondary. I suppose lation is a core Conservative value. missing one meeting can be overIf he had had his majority when looked, but the Conservatives seem the world-wide recession hit, those to do it a lot. Photo ops and propavery regulations wouldn’t have ganda, they’ll do that, but having a been in place to cushion Canadians real discussion with the voters on from the worst of it. real issues, not so much. Janet Routledge Victor Finberg Burnaby Burnaby
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Community Flea Market: Lots of bargains. When: Saturday, May 14, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where: Edmonds Community School, 7651 18th Ave., Burnaby. Admission: 50 cents. Tables: $10. Info: 604257-4457.
Music Hall: Edmonds Entertainers presents Music Hall, highlights from 15 years of performances. When and where: Wednesday, May 11, 7 p.m. and Thursday, May 12, 2 pm. at Edmonds Centre for 55-plus, 7282 Kingsway; Friday, May 13, 2 p.m., Cameron Community Centre, 9523 Cameron St. Tickets: $8 adults, $3.50 under-12, at 604-525-1671 for Edmonds, and 604-4153556 for Cameron.
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Killarney Reunion: Killarney Secondary School’s Class of 1961 is holding a reunion in July. Info: killarneyclassof61@gmail. com.
Fraser River Discovery Centre: The centre presents Plants Alive!, a new exhibit that explores the array of native plants that grow in the Fraser River Basin. When: Opening Saturday, April 30, 2 to 4 p.m. Where: Fraser River Discovery Centre, New Westminster. Info: www. fraserriverdiscovery.org or 604-521-8401.
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Report says pollution not killing Fraser sockeye By Jeff Nagel BLACK PRESS
Despite a burgeoning Lower Mainland population and an ongoing development boom, researchers have found no evidence that localized pollution or habitat damage is a major factor in the decline of Fraser River sockeye salmon. In fact, they argue habitat along the lower Fraser and in the Strait of Georgia has improved over the past two decades, thanks to tightened industrial, development and discharge regulations. That’s the core finding of a technical study commissioned by the Cohen Inquiry into the sockeye decline and led by Dr. Mark Johannes of Golder and Associates. Researchers looked at population – which rose 150 per cent over the 1990 to 2010 study period – as well as impacts from farming, forestry, industry,
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A study has found pollution or habitat damage along the Fraser River is not a major factor in declining salmon stocks.
sewage discharges, shipping traffic and river dredging and diking. The heavier human footprint on southwestern B.C. through urbanization and other actions has not translated into more pollution in the receiving waters, they found. “Contaminants in the Strait of Georgia show a general improvement over time, with decreases associated with effluent regulation and improved treatment in recent years,” the study report said, pointing to better treatment of sewage
by Metro Vancouver before it’s released. Construction that disturbs fish habitat is also better regulated, it said, resulting in net habitat gains in the Fraser estuary due to the duty of developers to enhance or replace damaged areas. Juvenile sockeye swim through the lower river, its estuary and out into the Salish Sea before heading deeper into the Pacific Ocean. During that transition period, they’re sensitive to changes in water properties and levels of food, competitors and predators.
Migrating sockeye historically faced “moderate to severe” harm from human activities, the study noted. “But these impacts have not been generally observed during the last two decades and importantly, these impacts have not been observed to coincide with the decline of Fraser River sockeye.” The authors noted that sockeye use the lower river only for a period of days while migrating. They caution their conclusions regarding sockeye don’t necessarily apply to other species in the river or offshore – particularly ones that spend more time in the area than sockeye. There’s still plenty of room for improvement on habitat protection and control of discharges, the report said. The study is one of a series of 12 technical reports being prepared by the commission.
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Do you think Canada’s international reputation and role on climate change has improved or deteriorated since the last election? Why do you think this is so?
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LIBERAL GARTH EVANS
CONSERVATIVE PAUL FORSETH
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I think Canada’s international reputation respecting climate change was already low and has deteriorated further since the last election. I think this is so because we have one of the highest per capita green house gas emission rates in the world and have failed dismally to meet our Kyoto emission reduction targets. Also our reputation has been damaged by the development of the oil sands which is seen by the rest of the world as a very environmentally unfriendly way of producing crude oil.
I think it has improved, but reputation is not as important as real action, and activities that are not just empty promises. Canada was an international leader to get all nations to sign on to the Copenhagen Accord. Millions are spent each year by the federal Ministry of the Environment.
Canada’s international reputation on climate change has clearly deteriorated over the last few years. The NDP’s Climate Change Accountability Act passed through the House of Commons but was stopped by the Conservative government’s unelected Senators in the Senate, some of whom are facing criminal charges. Canada needs to lead on environmental issues, including the challenge of tackling climate change, and the NDP will immediately reintroduce legislation in the next Parliament. I am privileged and honoured to have been endorsed by leading environmentalists in the community and in the province.
Most definitely deteriorated. Our country has received the “’fossil of the day award” numerous times at the UN climate change conferences, and won Colossal Fossil award as the country that made the least constructive contribution to negotiations at Copenhagen in 2009. The Harper Government has been more interested in letting pollution increase in the tar sands, than finding and funding ways of increasing renewable energy plans and the jobs that they can create.
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Canada’s record has improved. Under the Conservative government, Canada established the Clean Energy Dialogue with the U.S. to enhance collaboration on reducing greenhouse gases and combating climate change. We have aligned our targets with those of the Obama Administration - our goal a 17% reduction in domestic greenhouse gas emissions from 2005 levels by 2020. Canada successfully argued for the principles underlining the Copenhagen Accord, which for the first time brought all major emitting nations under one agreement, an essential step in addressing climate change.
The Harper Government has embarrassed Canada on the international stage by dragging its feet and obstructing any meaningful initiatives to achieve progress on climate change. It has been clear for some time that the Conservative government is both sceptical of the science surrounding climate change and unwilling to make the necessary tough choices to address the problem. It is easy to see why the political will is not there when you have a Prime Minister that calls climate change a “socialist scheme.”
It has absolutely deteriorated which is an international embarrassment. The Conservatives have repudiated the Kyoto Protocol, awarded billions in subsidies to the coal, oil, and gas industries, and embraced a nuclear future for Canada. Stephen Harper is the only party leader who refused to meet with David Suzuki, because he denies that global warming is an issue. Right now, Canada should be a leader in global climate negotiations. Instead, we have a government that has endorsed a policy of inaction.
As part of my job as a SFU public policy professor, I was recently given a leave to serve as a visiting scholar at the London School of Economics. One of the main things that struck me during my work at the LSE was how people from other countries have come to view Canada. Where we used to be a world leader when it comes to the environment and peace-keeping, Stephen Harper’s policy choices leave many of our international neighbours confused about where we now stand – especially about our reluctance to do our part to reduce carbon emissions.
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‘JackQuake’ lifts the NDP into second place, poll shows A surge in NDP support may make leader Jack Layton the new head of the Official Opposition in Parliament or even the next prime minister in a Liberal-backed coalition, a new opinion poll released Monday suggests. The EKOS Research poll gives the NDP 28 per cent support nationally, second spot behind the Conservatives at 34 per cent and ahead of the Liberals at 24 per cent, a week before the May 2 federal election. The pollsters project the NDP are poised to win 53 seats in Quebec and 100 across the country – a huge breakthrough that would reshape Canada’s political landscape – compared to 131 seats for the Conservatives and 62 for the Liberals. The Bloc Quebecois would be hammered down to 13 seats in Quebec. “The NDP and the Liberals combined would have a majority and 31 seats more than the Conservatives,” the polling firm said. “It is hard to imagine how these totals would not produce the once unimaginable outcome of a Jack Layton-led coalition government deposing Stephen Harper’s Conservative government.” Green party support ranges from four to seven per cent in recent polls. The EKOS poll suggests seats in B.C. will continue to be split up, with 15 going Conservative, eight going Liberal and the NDP taking 13. The results are considered accurate to
president Jaideep Mukerji said Layton’s 50 per cent approval rating is the highest of any Canadian federal politician the polling firm has measured in three years. But Mukerji cautioned Layton’s new fans tend to be young – the age group least likely to vote – so converting the post-debate surge into actual seat gains will depend heavily on whether the NDP can
increase the turnout of younger voters. He also noted the NDP support is soft – a larger proportion say they could still change their minds. Ekos, however, said Monday NDP support seems to be actually firming up. “They may not have reached the ceiling of this JackQuake which is shaking the country,” the Ekos analysis said. jnagel@blackpress.ca
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This riding is home to a growing number of refugees because of the availability of affordable housing but many still struggle. Are refugee supports in the region adequate?
This riding is home to a growing number of immigrants. Does Canada do enough to help immigrants, and is there anything more that should be done?
LIBERAL GARTH EVANS
CONSERVATIVE RONALD LEUNG
No. A lot more needs to be done for refugees and other new immigrants in Burnaby-New Westminster. Some years ago the City of Burnaby made an excellent proposal for the establishment of an Immigrant Services Centre in the Edmonds area. As a Burnaby City Councillor I strongly supported that proposal however it didn’t proceed as neither the federal nor the provincial government was prepared to provide its share of the funding. One of my highest priorities as the Member of Parliament for Burnaby-New Westminster will be to lobby the federal government to provide its share of the funding for such an Immigrant Services Centre.
CONSERVATIVE PAUL FORSETH They could always be improved, but much of the local level responsibility is Provincial and Municipal. The underlying issue is the national economic recipe mix for growth. Every sector asks for more funding, but without a vibrant economy, there will be never be enough revenue to pay for the social programs we want. Canada cannot tax-spend-borrow its way to prosperity.
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The immigration system has seriously deteriorated over the last few years. Emphasis is on Temporary Foreign workers rather than family reunification, which is the basis of a strong community. Under-resourcing at Canadian embassies in Asia means that the vast majority of visa applications are rejected without reason. English as a second language funding is not adequate to allow new Canadians to qualify for the job market. And like all Canadians, the lack of affordable housing and no new federal housing programs since the former Liberal government cut this support, has created a real financial struggle for many. According to the Parliamentary Budget Officer we are seeing massive cost overruns, especially with the $16 billion dollar purchase of F-35 fighter jets which will be delivered with no engines, rather than investing in helping new Canadians, seniors and families who are struggling financially.
GREEN CARRIE MCLAREN Good question, to which I unfortunately do not know. There are a number of non-profit organizations that help people moving into the community, as well as government organizations. To really understand the needs of refugees, you’d have to survey those organizations and the refugees themselves to find where they are in regards to the supports they may need or want.
LIBERAL KEN LOW The immigration policies of the Conservative government have actively discriminated against immigrants from Asia. Family reunification from that part of the world is down 20 percent. Moreover, the Conservatives have cut funding for immigration settlement and language programs. The Liberals are the party of multiculturalism and we understand the important role that families play in helping new Canadians succeed. Our party will provide support for recent immigrants so that they can contribute to building a strong, more diverse Canada.
More can be done to support immigrants with professional qualifications and assist them in obtaining Canadian licences; too many immigrants with professional credentials are being ignored and forced to work for minimum wage. Their education and training should be utilized for the betterment of everyone. We have a doctor shortage and many qualified immigrants could be filling this need, but their training is not being recognized. Affordable housing is also a pressing concern: We need to stay true to our reputation as being a just, fair, and multicultural society. We cannot truly welcome new Canadians if they cannot afford a decent place to live.
NEW DEMOCRAT KENNEDY STEWART Canada is a land of immigrants and we all know immigration is critical for economic growth. Immigration is even more important as our population continues to grow older. However, we need a different approach to immigration. Nearly half a million professionals cannot use their skills because legitimate foreign credentials are not recognized. This is bad for new Canadians and our national productivity levels. We need to move faster to recognize foreign credentials and reverse funding cuts to immigration settlement services so immigrants can integrate more efficiently into our communities and help build Burnaby’s economy.
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WE ASKED: WHAT HAVE YOU DONE/WILL YOU DO TO REPRESENT YOUR RIDING’S INTERESTS IN OTTAWA RATHER THAN YOUR PARTY’S INTERESTS IN YOUR RIDING? What makes you the best candidate to serve this riding? I have the most experience as an MP, and I am the least doctrinaire in efforts to represent the broadest character of our whole riding to Ottawa.
—Paul Forseth I have helped 6,000 families in BurnabyNew Westminster with a wide range of federal issues. We have one of the most active riding offices in the country and many people come from outside the riding for help and advice because they have heard of our service. Our track record is among the best in the country.
—Peter Julian I was a Burnaby City Councillor from 2005 to 2008. I am a successful lawyer with experience in the development of affordable and special needs housing and am a skilled and articulate advocate. But most of all I care about people, want to help them and have the proven ability to be able to do so.
—Garth Evans I’m an ordinary person trying to bring some “common sense” into the debate. I don’t assume to know all the answers and so reach out to those in the community for their suggestions, expertise, and help in shaping how we want to live, and can bring that forward to Ottawa. I think there are some great solutions brought forward and shaped by the Green Party.
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As MP for Burnaby-New Westminster my primary goal will be to represent the interests of the people of my riding. I will act as an advocate for my constituents and lobby government to obtain results. I am seeking election as a member of the Liberal Party of Canada and will support my party in and out of the House but always in a way which puts my constituents first. Their interests will be my interests and I will be available to provide aid and assistances to any one who has a problem that relates in any way to the federal government.
I have worked very closely with community groups and representatives from all levels of government in our riding and have been indorsed by MLAs Kathy Corrigan, Raj Chouhan and Dawn Black as well as Mayor Corrigan and numerous City Counselors and School Board trustees. My track record of strong community advocacy has been proven over the last three terms.
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Workers exposed to toxic killer at teardowns By Jeff Nagel BLACK PRESS
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for the removal of drywall at a home at 11104 Fuller Cres. in North Delta in September. In October, operating as Surrey Hazmat, he certiďŹ ed a Richmond house asbestosfree and safe for demolition. WorkSafeBC asked the judge to ďŹ nd Moore in criminal contempt of court for violating the injunction, punishable by up to four months in jail. Moore did not show up to dispute either the 2010 injunction or the contempt of court hearing. Justice Watchuk ruled there was a â&#x20AC;&#x153;compelling case for incarcerationâ&#x20AC;? but
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Riding residents upset candidates meeting closed to public Most prospective politicians under impression public would be allowed By Wanda Chow NEWSLEADER
More than a dozen people were upset to be turned away from a Burnaby-Douglas all-candidates meeting at Seton Villa Retirement Centre Monday night, after being told it was only open to residents of the seniors home. North Burnaby resident Chris Mallinson said he only had to walk across the street from his father’s home, but many others were obviously upset after having come from further afield. Mallinson said he always tries to attend one all-candidates meeting before an election and was disappointed to not be allowed in. He was also aware Conservative candidate Ronald Leung had been criticized for not attending other such events during this election campaign and the last one in 2008. “I’m surprised Mr. Leung wouldn’t be able to have some sort of influence on [allowing the public inside], given that he’s on the board at Seton Villa,” he said. Mallinson said in the past he’s attended public events at Seton Villa and even voted there when it was a polling station. But Fran McDougall, executive director at Seton Villa, said the seniors home has tightened security in recent years and the event was never meant to be a public one. “We’re not a public building,” she said, noting the safety and security of its residents “We were extremely was its utmost priorupset as it was one ity.But most of the of the few times candidates were under the impresthis week that the public would Ronald was going sion be allowed inside, to be able to make with Seton Villa it out to a debate.” residents given priority for questions. Brock Stephenson (For her part, Green candidate Campaign manager Party Adrianne Merlo said she didn’t expect it to be public.) Liberal candidate Ken Low and New Democrat Kennedy Stewart both tried to have the people gathered outside allowed in, to no avail. Low said there were about 100 residents in attendance and no questions were solicited from the audience until one man insisted on asking how the Conservatives would pay for health care within its budget that included tax cuts to corporations. Low was disappointed that the public didn’t have a chance to hear all the candidates speak and noted that Leung showed up 90 minutes late to another event in Chinatown—with candidates from Burnaby-Douglas and VancouverKingsway—that was broadcast in Cantonese on AM1320. The NDP’s Stewart, who participated in the event with the help of an interpreter, said Leung’s late arrival meant he missed the period in which candidates got to ask opponents questions. “I still haven’t really had a full debate at all through the whole campaign even though I’ve been trying to hire translators and go and speak with Mr. Leung.” As for the lone senior at Seton Villa who asked a question, he tried to get Leung to elaborate on his answer afterwards, Stewart said.
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WE ASKED: Families are increasingly being called on to care for elderly parents. Should more federal dollars be spent and a plan developed to help families cope with aging parents?
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“Six people surrounded Mr. Leung and then they ran out of the building. It was really like he was a president being escorted from an assassination attempt, it was really quite bizarre.” Leung’s campaign manager, Brock Stephenson, said he received an email earlier on Monday from the event organizer that confirmed it would be open to the public and only learned it was not when they arrived at Seton Villa to see signs announcing the fact. “We were extremely upset as it was one of the few times this week that Ronald was going to be able to make it out to a debate,” Stephenson said. It will be Friday afternoon, April 29, he said, before it’s known whether he will attend the all-candidates meeting that evening, at Capitol Hill Community Hall, 361 S. Howard Ave., at 7:30 p.m. “We’ve actually been disappointed at the attendance at the candidates debates he’s been at.” As for the Chinatown event, Stephenson said Leung had informed organizers he’d only be able to attend the last half hour because he was coming from Crystal Mall in Burnaby where he was giving a concert performance, singing in Cantonese and Mandarin. At Seton Villa, Leung stayed to speak with everyone who wanted to meet with him, before leaving for another meeting, with members of the Ismaili community in the riding. “I think Kennedy Stewart is just exaggerating,” Stephenson said of claims Leung was ushered out quickly. Anyone who wants to meet Leung can call his campaign office or drop by, but otherwise he’s preoccupied with doorknocking, Stephenson said. As for Mallinson, he was happy to be able to meet briefly with Low and Stewart outside Seton Villa and still hopes to meet Leung at an event before election day. Leung “just mentioned [on Twitter] he just completed 200 hours of doorknocking,” Mallinson said on Tuesday. “That’s a lot of walking. I’m sure he’d like to sit down for a couple of hours and speak. I know I would.” wchow@burnabynewsleader.com
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CONSERVATIVE PAUL FORSETH
Yes. Michael Ignatieff has said “The Liberal Party has made a clear commitment to universal public health care and we will get to work right away as a strong partner to guarantee that health care is there when we need it.” This includes care for the elderly and I expect that a Liberal government will provide additional funding and a plan to help families cope with aging parents as part of its promised enhanced funding for health care.
The tax system is being used to help. The federal government provides huge cash transfers to the provinces to help pay for elder-care alternatives to free up beds in emergency wards.
NEW DEMOCRAT PETER JULIAN Here is a case where dollars wisely spent can actually lower the number of dollars needed for the health care system. Providing home care means that seniors can stay in the comfort of their home longer, rather than being forced to stay in an acute care hospital bed. Seniors would be able to enjoy a higher quality of life while remaining connected to the community with their dignity intact. The long term plan to help families cope with this affordability issue is part of the NDP platform available at www.ndp.ca/platform.
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Friday, April 29, 2011 NewsLeader A19
Long delay on Evergreen Line start feared Deal on TransLink funding needed before fall elections: Port Moody mayor By Jeff Nagel BLACK PRESS
The long-promised Evergreen Line may remain on ice for much of this year because TransLink has so far not even begun to prepare a financial supplement to fund its share. So says Port Moody Mayor Joe Trasolini, who takes it as a bad sign that more delays are likely on a $1.4-billion SkyTrain extension that was supposed to be under construction by now. The only missing piece of the puzzle is TransLink’s $400-million contribution. Metro Vancouver mayors are in talks with the provincial government on possible new mechanisms to raise money, potentially including an annual vehicle levy or road pricing. Trasolini said Transportation Minister Blair Lekstrom told mayors in a meeting last week the project will not proceed until TransLink’s share is
delivered. But he said he’s hopeful because Lekstrom recommitted to an accord signed last year by predecessor Shirley Bond and former premier Gordon Campbell pledging to negotiate new sustainable funding sources for regional transportation. The problem, he said, is that talks are now focused on finding an over-arching solution on long-term funding to pay for a variety of TransLink capital projects, including new rapid transit lines to Surrey and UBC. That may mean a simpler Evergreen Line-only funding solution will be parked longer, he said. “It’s troubling to me that there is no supplemental plan specific to the Evergreen Line,” Trasolini said, referring to TransLink’s process of proposing expansion projects with tax or fee increases for the mayors’ approval. “There’s no other plan that’s been prepared nor is there anything in the works so far as I know.” Federal and provincial funding for the line through Port Moody to Coquitlam is in place, environmental approvals are complete and design work
Artist’s rendering shows the proposed Evergreen Line, which would link Lougheed Town Centre with Coquitlam Town Centre, as it travels along Pinetree Way in Coquitlam.
is done. The transportation ministry is now selecting a contractor and the project website says construction is slated to begin in late 2011, and be finished four years later. “I object to the northeast sector being the sacrificial lamb when everything is done,” Trasolini said. “The only thing missing is the TransLink $400-million and that is not happening.” Coquitlam Mayor Richard Stewart said he, too, doubts TransLink will table a funding solution for the mayors to vote on anytime soon. But he said the meeting with Lekstrom was “quite fruitful” and he remains upbeat a short-term agree-
ment on the Evergreen Line can be reached soon, followed by a comprehensive long-term funding deal. “I think the province wants to break this logjam,” Stewart said. “I’m fully confident we can find a solution in the course of months. Not weeks, but not years either.” It’s critical, he said, to solve TransLink’s financial impasse before new councils are elected in each city this November. Stewart said he also believes the provincial government will want to celebrate an agreement securing major transit upgrades for the future – not face continued discord – going into a provincial
back in the siutation of sayelection some expect could ing ‘How do we raise the come this fall. money,’ ” Lekstrom said. He said the province is “Let’s find a long-term already paying its third of solution to the Evergreen this and we’re Line and Metro “I’m an optimist committed cities understand they here. The public to work with them on that.” can’t expect really wants the TransLink Victoria to pay service.” recently hired their third as four academwell. Blair Lekstrom ics to advise “We have a project here B.C. Transportation the mayors council on that everyone Minister potential agrees is our new funding highest priorsources. ity,” he said. “Let’s work TransLink spokesman with the province, identify Ken Hardie said the Transthe tools and move on.” Link board can’t prepare Lekstrom said in an a supplement without a interview Thursday he’s source of extra money the also hopeful a deal can be mayors and the province reached with Metro maycan support. ors soon. “Right now, one does not “I’m an optimist here,” exist,” he said. he said. “The public really Besides new rapid wants the service.” transit lines, TransLink’s He wouldn’t discuss expansion wish list also what funding sources he includes running three favours – many the mayors SeaBuses and adding more have talked about would buses, SkyTrain and West effectively tax motorists – but he said there are only Coast Express cars. Mayors last fall refused a few that could reasonto approve a property tax ably work. increase TransLink tabled A long-term answer is to cover the Evergreen important, he said. Line, instead opting to “Every time a new projpursue talks on new ect comes forward, I don’t mechanisms. think the mayors council jnagel@blackpress.ca or anybody wants to be
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FOREHAND VOLLEY
sports Burnaby South’s David Kong fires a return volley in his high school boys doubles match with partner James Choi against Burnaby North’s Timothy Chan and Denny Park. South prevailed over North 7-4.
NW GIANTS FOURTH After winning their first four games at the 2011 Telus Cup in St. John’s, Nfld., the Vancouver North West Giants lost their last three in a row to finish fourth in the championship tournament for Canada’s top midgetaged hockey players. The Giants lost the bronze medal game to the Lions du Lac StLouis 5-3 on Sunday after the Lions’ Anthony Duclair broke a 3-3 tie with 2:34 left in regulation and then added an insurance goal into the empty net with 1.1 seconds remaining.
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Win gives Clan encouragement Winning one game of every four may not help the SFU Clan softball team climb the Great Northwest Athletic Conference standings. But they can take some encouragement that their one win did come against
the conference-leading Western Washington University Vikings. The Clan beat the Vikings 4-3 in 11 innings in the first game of their doubleheader Saturday in Bellingham, and held onto a 1-0 lead into
the bottom of the sixth inning of the second game before succumbing 4-2. The split came on the heels of a doubleheader loss, 15-6 and 8-6, to the Central Washington University Wildcats at Beedie Field.
The first game against the Vikings was a classic pitcher’s duel until the sixth inning with the Clan’s Leah Riske opened the scoring with a home run to left field. They went up 2-0 when Megan Durrant
reached home on a double by Burnaby’s Brittany Mayers. The Vikings got one run back in their half of the sixth and then tied it in the seventh, sending the game to extra innings. It was Mayers’ bat
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that broke the deadlock in the top of the 11th with a two-run homer to left field. The Vikings scored once in their half of the inning, but it wasn’t enough. “Western Washington is a top team in the conference so winning against them is a big boost for our team,” said SFU coach Mike Renney in a release. Cara Lukawesky got her eighth win of the season for the Clan, in relief of starter Kelsey Hawkins. The Clan carried the momentum from that win into the second game when Rosie Murphy was brought home by Riske’s single up the middle in the top of the first inning. That lead held up until the bottom of the sixth, when the Vikings scored four times off SFU’s Cortney McCallum of Burnaby, who’d come on in relief of starter Lukawesky in the fifth inning. The Clan scored once in their half of the seventh but that’s all the offence they could muster of Vikings’ starter Erika Hendron, who went the distance to earn the win. • A rematch doubleheader against the Wildcats in Ellensburg on Monday was suspended by rain with the Clan leading the first game 5-2. The games will be completed next week.
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Massive March for Greater Vancouver home sales. 30 per cent jump in sales doesn’t quite set a record for region Home sales nudged, but couldn’t quite break, the record for sales in March. The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver reports 4,080 sales of all types of residential properties last month. That’s a 31.7 per cent jump from February’s 3,097 sales and a 30 per cent increase compared to March 2010. REBGV President Rosario Setticasi said March 2011 saw a massive, 80.1 per cent rise over the 2,265 home sales in March of 2009. “Our market has had a very strong start to the spring season,” Setticasi said. “With home sales above 4,000 and nearly 7,000 home listings added to the MLS in March, it’s clear home buyers and sellers view this as a good time to be active in their housing market.” New listings in Greater Vancouver totalled 6,797 last month – a three per cent decline
compared to March 2010 when 7,004 properties went up for sale. However, new listings in March of this year did represent a 19.4 per cent jump over February. The benchmark price for all residential properties in Greater Vancouver over the last 12 months rose 5.4 per cent to $615,810 last month, up from $584,435 in March 2010. March saw 1,795 sales of detached properties, with a benchmark price rising to $866,806 – up 8.3 per cent from last year. Apartment sales reached 1,622, and the benchmark price rose 2.1 per cent to $403,885. REBGV saw 663 attached property sales, and a benchmark price of $511,039. The benchmark price is up 3.6 per cent. The all-time sales record for March was in 2004 when 4,371 transactions were recorded.
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Adera’s Ultima at Pacific Spirit will be the ultimate place to live once construction is completed. “This is the best of what we have to offer,” says vice-president of sales and marketing Eric Andreasen. “We’ve taken everything we’ve learned from Pacific Spirit, and put it (into) Ultima.” There is already interest in what he calls the ultimate community. “There’s been an overwhelming response,” he says. Homes at the University of British Columbia have yet to be released, but Andreasen says there are only 12 left for pre-registration. There will be 60 homes in total. Homes range from 630 to 1,152 square feet, most include a roomy private patio or deck. Owners can choose from three designer colour schemes in Golden, Charcoal or Red. Bathrooms include porcelain floor tiles and quartz slab countertops, with an undermount sink and tiled shower surround in the en-suite. All fixtures are by Kohler. For the budding gourmet, kitchens are fitted with quartz slab countertops, a glass tile backsplash and porcelain tile floors. Each kitchen comes with a suite of GE Profile appliances, including a side-by-side Energy Star fridge, selfcleaning electric range and over-therange hood fan. One option available at Ultima is a kitchen worth $40,000 that includes
spectacular high-gloss cabinets. “This will be the ultimate ultragourmet kitchen,” Andreasen says. Granite countertops and hardwood floors are available as upgrades. Homebuyers can choose granite tile, heated bathroom floors or an electric fireplace, among other upgrade options. Ultima is the final building at UBC, and will complete Adera’s Pacific Spirit collection. “This is a more affordable product at UBC,” Andreasen says. The target demographic ranges from young
professionals, to people selling their West Side homes and downsizing. “It’s in the middle of the University Hill catchment,” says Andreasen. This will allow children to start schooling at local elementary schools and continue through secondary school and then on to UBC, all without having to move. Ultima is in the heart of UBC’s Westbrook Village, making shopping, the Chan Centre for the Performing Arts and other services minutes away. Owners receive membership to a car-sharing program, with access to a 200-car network, and a free Telus highspeed service package for the first year. Even the building itself is beautiful. “There’s a giant glass face on the building,” Andreasen says. “This makes for a waterfall effect of glass.” “We always want views,” says
Andreasen. Those who buy on the top floor get scenic views from a private roof-top West Coast lanai. Adera is involved with UBC’s Residential Environmental Assessment Program (REAP), a green rating system for residential building. Ultima has Gold status, having earned high points in all seven rating categories. The program ensures buildings consume less water, energy and other natural resources, have higher-quality indoor environments, and were built using construction practices that have lower impacts on the site and community. Ultima is selling out of Adera’s Spirit building while they wait for a sales centre to be completed. Adera expects to hold a grand opening in May. Homes are priced $450,000 to high $800,000s. For info, www.adera.com.
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ACCOUNTING/ BOOKKEEPING
OUR OFFICE seeks a fiscally responsible Bookkeeper for Accounts Payable / Receivables. Send your resume: jdark6502@gmail.com
108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES OWN YOUR OWN CLEANING BUSINESS Janitorial Franchise Location Vancouver $7,400.00gross/mo
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109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Civil Engineering Technologist 1 or 2 (one position) District of Kitimat full time permanent - starting wage $29.24-$42.62, depending on education & experience. Civil Technologist diploma preferred. Reporting to the Engineering Services Manager, duties include a variety of infrastructure investigations, surveying, design, contract preparation, inspection and material testing on projects related to the municipality’s water, sewer, drainage and transportation systems. Candidates should be proficient in using electronic survey equipment, computer assisted design using AutoCad 3D, and MS Office. Valid BC driver’s licence required. For more information contact personnel at districtofkitimat@kitimat.ca or 250-632-8900 (Closing date May 27, 2011)
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We are Rio Tinto Alcan (RTA) the aluminum product group of Rio Tinto (RT) - a leading international mining group (http://www.riotinto.com) and the global leader in the aluminum industry. We supply high quality bauxite, alumina and aluminum worldwide and our AP smelting technology is the industry benchmark. To sustain this enviable market position, we count on the driving force of our 24,000 employees in 27 countries, all sharing our passion for excellence in product innovation, global practices and standards and cutting-edge technology. In particubcclassified.com lar, our commitment to excellence in managing Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) responsibilities is the hallmark of our activities. Our ultimate goal is ZERO - zero injuries, zero occupational illnesses, and zero environmental harm. Located in the Kitimat region of British Columbia, the Kitimat, Kemano and Watershed operations are part of Rio Tinto Alcan Primary Metal North America. Over the next four years, the Kitimat Smelter will convert from 1950s reduction technology to the most advanced version of AP40 technology. This new smelter will have a maximum aluminum production capacity of 420 000 tonnes per year, primarily supplying the Asian markets.
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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
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The Burnaby NewsLeader & New Westminster NewsLeader are divisions of Black Press Ltd., Canada’s largest independent newspaper company, with more than 180 community, daily and urban newspapers in B.C., Alberta, Washington State, Ohio and Hawaii, and extensive online operations with over 250 websites. Black Press is also Western Canada’s largest privately-held commercial printer with 14 printing plants.
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Rio Tinto Alcan is seeking qualified candidates that are team players with proven leadership and ability to drive results to fill the following roles: Mechanical Engineer KIT0000T Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, the Maintenance Mechanical Engineer coordinates, supervises and/or manages projects or activities requiring great technical expertise in areas relatively homogeneous in engineering. The Maintenance Mechanical Engineer has to ensure that process parameters, such as efficiency, operating methods, consumption, etc., are respected; develops methods, modifies the equipment, improves operational parameters, etc. Candidate must have: Bachelor of Engineering Degree 8-10 years of experience Reliability EngineerMaintenance-KIT0000U Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, the Reliability Engineer evaluates, analyses, develops and counsels in one or more fields of expertise related to engineering, methods and means to improve efficiency and output of equipment or existing infrastructures, as required by laws and regulations governing this discipline, or sector of activities, in accordance with Rio Tinto Alcan policies related to health, safety, environment. Candidate must have: Bachelor of Engineering Degree 6-7 years of experience. Both positions seek candidates that demonstrate safety in the workplace as a number one priority, and strong computer skills - Excel, Word, CAD. Candidates must be knowledgeable in the utilization of a variety of software packages. Previous industrial experience is an asset.
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Saturday, May 7th, 1pm–3pm Get more information about our graduate programs, including our MA in Organizational Psychology and MA in Community Psychology.
We offer an attractive remuneration package, a range of Rio Tinto benefits, as well as the sought after opportunity to develop and expand your knowledge and experience with a world leader in the industry. Northern residency and experience working in a cross-cultural environment, coupled with knowledge of the unique challenges and opportunities presented to those living in the North, are assets. To apply, please submit an on-line application (resume) directly at our website: www.riotinto.com/careers before Friday, May 6th, 2011.
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Large Coquitlam firm has an Immediate opening for a Full-time opportunity. Knowledge of MS Office required. Must be able to type a minimum of 60wpm. Legal experience is an asset. E-mail resume & cover letter: lisa.banico@ canproglobal.com No phone calls, please.
Please apply at: #200-11251 River Rd. Richmond.
Required by Fish Processing Plant for day shifts
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ALTERNATIVE HEALTH
SALES SUPERVISOR Wanted with relevant exp. Duties: Supervise sales staff, maintain inventory, resolve issues, sell products, prepare reports for sales, and train staff. Basic English is required. Punjabi is an asset. Sal: $20/hr Fax: 604-434-7702 E-mail: westcanauto@yahoo.ca Location: 5140 Imperial Street Burnaby, BC
Seasonal Line Cooks
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Call Lori 604-777-2195 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.
Please forward Resume in the strictest of confidence to: civilminingcontractor@yahoo.ca Only those short-listed will be contacted.
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FREE SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Cash for some complete scrap cars. 604-465-7940 or 580-3439.
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REAL ESTATE
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PORT MOODY: 3 Bdrm, 2 bath condo in exc cond, close to all amens. $400,000. 778-388-2846. COQUITLAM
Welcome Home ! 1 Bedrooms available near Lougheed Mall and transit. Rent includes heat & hot water. Sorry No Pets. Refs required.
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Aluminum patio cover, sunroom, railing, gates. 604-521-2688 www.PatioCoverVancouver.com
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A1-TRI-CRAFT Tree Serv. Dangerous tree removal, spiral pruning hedge trimming, stump grinding, topping. Insured, WCB Free Est Arborist Reports
MILANO PAINTING. Int./Ext. Prof. Painters. Free Est. Written Guar. Bonded & Insured. 604-551-6510
SEASIDE PAINTING 332
PAVING/SEAL COATING
ALLAN Const. & Asphalt. Brick, conc, drainage, found. & membrane repair. 604-618-2304; 820-2187.
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Andrew 604-618-8585 $ Best Rates $
ABC TREE MEN ✶ Pruning & Shaping ✶ Tree Removal ✶ Stump Grinding
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PRESSURE WASHING POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING
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D.J PAINTING Drywall repair, int. ext. Many years exp. Free estimate
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Deliver newspapers on Wednesdays and Fridays in your neighbourhood.
WEED FREE Mushroom Manure. 13 yards - $160 or Well Rotted 10 yards - $180. 604-856-8877
Danny’s Painting. Interior & Exterior, Free Estimates, Written Guarantee, full issued WCB cover. Danny 778-385-5549
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FERTILIZERS MUSHROOM MANURE for sale Call 778-883-1591
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PIANO; KAWAI, 5 yrs. old, excellent condition, $2100 obo. Call 604819-0589.
RUBBISH REMOVAL & MORE *Landscape *Trimming *Yard Clean *Const. Clean. *ANYTHING!!! 1 Ton Truck. Call Patrick for Prompt Quality Service @ 604-808-1652.
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Trimming, Pruning, Grass Cutting, Hedging & Clean Up. Low Prices. Gurmeet 604-762-5191, 524-1043
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PUG PUPS, 8 weeks old. 1st shots. 5 females, 1 male. $800 each. Call 778-808-5445.
WEST HIGHLAND TERRIER pup. Female, born Feb. 26. 1st shots. vet ✓. Ready to go. $1100. 604850-6567 Abbts.
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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
VIZSLA PUPS, CKC reg’d, shots, guaranteed. $850. ph, 604-8192115 or email: vizsla@telus.net
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ARMONIA PAINTING INC. F INSURED F WCB F LICENSED 778-881-6478 604-708-8928
PETS
GL ROOFING. Cedar shakes, Asphalt Shingles, Flat roofs BBB, WCB $2m Liability. Clean Gutters $80. 24 hrs. 7dys/wk. 604-240-5362
SPARTAN Moving Ltd. Fast & Reliable. Insured Competitive rates. Wknd Specials. Call Frank: (604) 435-8240
ABOVE THE REST “ Int. & Ext., Unbeatable Prices, Professional Crew. Free Est. Written Guarantee. No Hassle, Quick Work, Insured, WCB. Call (778)997-9582
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LAB RETRIEVER PUPS, yellow & black, $650. Vet check, quality lineage, dew claws, 1st shots, dewormed. (604)702-0217
SHIHTZU. Ready to go. M / F. Black. $500. Incl. 1st shots. Will trade for Peke or Shihtzu. Call 604746-0072. Marshall / Emerson
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MOVING & STORAGE
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
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RENOVATIONS Carpentry, painting, drywall, tiles Quality work - reasonable price Martin 604-521-8715 RENOVATIONS? I do bthrms, kitchens, floor re-finishing, windows, metal roofing, patio covers. Refs. 30 yrs exp. Call Hugh (778)989-5933
RAZAR DELIVERIES Topsoil/Lawn & Garden - $24/yrd
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YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899
ing 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.
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
HANDYMAN / REPAIRS/RENOS CALL WALTER (604)790-0842
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
FRANKS Drywall *Boarding*Taping *Spraying no job too sm. Seniors rts Free ests. 604-939-7029, 809-1945
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 schedul-
Local golf course is now Hiring for Seasonal Line Cooks. Part time opportunities. Must have Food Safe certification. Previous experience preferred, not necessary. Willing to train.
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SALES
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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
WAREHOUSE
PERSONAL SERVICES
Call Ian 604-724-6373
Smart Cleaning 604 862 9797 Pressure Washing & Window Cleaning. Spring Cleaning Special
Get your trees or tree removal done NOW while they’re dormant
✓ Tree & Stump Removal ✓ Certified Arborists ✓ 20 yrs exp. 60’ bucket truck ✓ Crown reduction ✓ Spiral pruning ✓ Fully insured. Best Rates
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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
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
*SPECTACULAR* 4 bdrm South Facing Waterfront Vacation Home On Shuswap Lake! Lakeshore living At it’s Best! 101 ft frontage by 88 ft. Fabulous 180 - degree water view with tons of outdoor living space. 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 BACKYARD: Storage shed, grassy play area & fenced kennel. Perfect getaway for your family & all your friends with loads of summer fun for everyone!
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CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866 CHIHUAHUA P/B pups. Ready now Vet ✓. Shots, 2 M, 3 F. Short hair. Family raised. $600. 604-852-1805
5052 Squilax Anglemont Rd. Celista, BC. Only $729,000
Call 604-542-0865 or 250-955-6398 Email:
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Friday, April 29, 2011 NewLeader A31 REAL ESTATE 633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS 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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Mortgage Help! Beat bank rates for purchases and refinances, immediate debt consolidation, foreclosure relief, and equity loans. Free, fast, friendly, private consultations. Call 1-888-685-6181 www.mountaincitymortgage.ca
660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS
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Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley
RENTALS 706
APARTMENT/CONDO
2 BR $1600, corner unit, 7337 Macpherson Ave, w/d, d/w, no pets, n/s, annepm@hotmail.ca
RENTALS 706
APARTMENT/CONDO
BURNABY
Park Crest Apts. 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....
Call 604-540-6725
BURNABY
ROYAL COLONIAL 7111 Linden 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. For more info & viewing, call
Albert 778-788-1853
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APARTMENT/CONDO
NEW WESTMINSTER
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
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NEW WESTMINSTER
Colonial House 435 Ash Street 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
Rozario 778-788-1849
Pinecrest Manor 905 4th Avenue 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.
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
Rozario 778-788-1849
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
Rozario 778-788-1849 Professionally managed by Gateway Property Management
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Snjezana 778-788-1847 The Westport 1021 4th Avenue 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
Snjezana 778-788-1847 Tiffany Place 1115 4th Avenue 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.
Small pet ok.
Vista Terrace 7465 13th Avenue,
For more info & viewing call
Albert 778-788-1853 Professionally Managed by Gateway Property Management
RIVIERA MANOR Great 1 Bedroom, quiet building nr. amenities, Royal City Mall & Skytrain. Includes Heat, Hot Water and Cable.
750
Camellia 778-788-1839 Professionally managed by Gateway Property Management
Please call 604-526-0147
Call Kelly 778-994-2334 Burnaby:
CLAREMONT TERRACE
** 6960 ELWELL ST ** NEAR MIDDLEGATE Quiet, spacious 2 & 1 Bdrms & Bachelor suites. Incld: Balcony, prkg, heat & h/wtr
604-525-2661 BURNABY
MAPLE PLACE TOWERS 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 604-421-1235 www.aptrentals.net PITT MEADOWS, Meadows Garden, brand new 2 bdrm condo, 2 baths, 5 appls, view of Golf Course. Avail. now. $1,350. (604)728-3056.
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....
Call 604- 521-3448
ROYAL CITY APARTMENTS
225 Royal Avenue 2 Bedroom apartments available. Hardwood floors, balcony. Rent includes heat and hot water.
NEW WESTMINSTER
Panorama Court Spacious & clean 1 bdrm avail. Starting at $780/mo. No pets.
Call 604-540-6732
CA$H Top Dollar Today!
Scrap Cars & Trucks
778.772.4724
SUITES, LOWER
Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal
PORT COQUITLAM Northside, 2 bdrm grd flr. gas F/P. Garage parking. Private entry. $800/mo. N/S. N/P. Avail May 15th. 604-942-9725.
751
SUITES, UPPER
PITT MEADOWS 4 bdrms with view on acreage. 2 living rooms, 2 baths, Immed. $1500/mo (604)250-2703
752
TOWNHOUSES
COQUITLAM
Crescentview Renovated townhomes in magnificent area. Basement, patio, new appliances, garage. Call 604-834-4097 www.aptrentals.com 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
✰ RENTAL ✰ ✰ INCENTIVES ✰ Richmond, East / New Westminster: 3 storey Townhouses with 5/appls, 2/bath, garage, f/p. From $1440/mo.
818
FREE TOWING 7 days/wk. We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022
CARS - DOMESTIC
SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
1997 BUICK PARK AVE heated, memory, leather seats, pristine cond, priv, $5900. 778-565-1097
“No Wheels, No Problem”
$$ CASH FOR SOME $$
1998 Audi A4 quattro, V6, 5spd, 317KM. $3000 obo. 250-307-1215.
CALL
2000 LASABRE LTD. V6, Gran Touring pkg, 16’’ alloys, 19K’s, spotless, priv, $7500obo. 604-364-1554
2005 HONDA S2000. Go with your top down (convertible), 60,000kms. Fantastic Price!!. $16,000 firm. Recently inspected. Like new inside & out. Call 250-650-5580 or email geoff750@hotmail.com
604-328-0081 7 Days/Week
SCRAP METAL WANTED
604.587.5865 www.recycle-it-now.com The Scrapper
OLDSMOBILE ALERO 1999. V6 auto, 4 door, loaded, low km’s, no accid, AirCared til July ‘12. $3500. 778-888-6805 / 778-837-6577
821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS 2010 NISSAN VERSA, 4 dr. H/B, auto, red, 20,000 Km, many options, $8500 firm. 604-538-9257.
827
VEHICLES WANTED
Call 604-522-1050
851
CEDARWAY APT Bright & Clean 1 & 2 Bdrms D/W, Heat and hot water included. Close to schools, shopping & public transportation.
Call 604-837-4589 www.aptrentals.net
736
HOMES FOR RENT
MAPLE RIDGE. 3 bdrm, 2 bath, liv/rm, din/rm, fam/rm, dble grge, lndry & big yard. $1800 + 50% utils. Avail May 1st. 604-765-9954.
MARINE
TRANSPORTATION
Professionally Managed By Colliers International
810
AUTO FINANCING
TRUCKS & VANS
1980 CHEV crane truck, 8 ton lift, $7000 obo. Call Doug @ 604-7500194 2001 DODGE 1500, ext. cab, black, w/box liner 4X4 318 V8 fuel injected trailer hitch, elec trailer brake. Aircared. $12,750.obo. 1 owner, well maintained. Purchased new at Abby Chrysler. Joe 604-309-7302
Call 604-526-7015
PORT COQUITLAM 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.
SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
BURNABY S. Lrg 1 bdrm gr lvl, own lndry, utils incl. N/P, N/S. Suit sgl or cple, ref’s. $825. (604)526-7335
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
AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY
BURNABY
845
1 Bdrm. Apartment Rent incls. freshly prepared meals, cable, housekeeping, emergency response & activities. www.rjkent.com 2675 Shaughnessy St. Call: 778-285-5554
BURNABY
Completely remodeled building and 1 & 2 bedroom suites. Located at Highgate Mall. From $780/mo includes heat, hot water and parking.
AUTO FINANCING
All-Inclusive Seniors Residence
Hillcrest Manor 1303 8th Avenue NEW WESTMINSTER
810
TRANSPORTATION
POCO DOWNTOWN
Call Oana 778-788-1834 Burnaby
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.
TRANSPORTATION
Small pet ok. Call
Skyview Manor 908 6th Avenue
BURNABY
Super Clean ONE Bedrooms
RENTALS
838
RECREATIONAL/SALE
2006 NORTHSHORE 30 FT Travel trailer, 36” dble slides, bunk units, fully loaded $24,000. 604-824-8970
845
SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
#1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME 604.683.2200 AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673 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
912
BOATS
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
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A32 NewsLeader Friday, April 29, 2011