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Paul Pincott and his daughter Ashley relax on a 1950s diner set, one of dozens of themed sets and thousands of props he rents and sells to the film production industry at his Burnaby warehouse, Can-Am Importique.
the FILM FACTOR B.C.’s film and TV industry is going strong, making it the third largest production centre in North America after Los Angeles and New York. Burnaby, with its studios and talent, is at the centre of it all—and the spinoff impacts are impressive
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Combined task force nabs graffiti artists An 80 per cent reduction in the illegal art since 2009 By Grant Granger NEWSLEADER
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Dan Ritchie, an inspector with the CN Police, one of the bodies working with Burnaby RCMP and the city to help reduce the amount of graffiti.
Graffiti artists can’t resist a blank canvas, so to catch them the police and Burnaby’s anti-graffiti coordinator gave them one. Three adults and one young offender were arrested in a recent four-day, anti-graffiti operation carried out by the Burnaby and Coquitlam RCMP, and CN Police at the Government Street railway underpass. The adults are facing charges of damaging property, while the youth has been referred to a restorative justice program. In addition, police arrested a woman for another graffiti-related offence at the Metropolis at Metrotown mall. To nab the first bunch, old graffiti was painted over and then surveillance was set up waiting in the bushes for taggers to take the bait. And they did. “They want a blank canvas. They tend to respect the art, depending on who does it,” said Kathy Wipf, the city’s anti-graffiti coordinator. The first thing she and the city’s anti-graffiti task force did when she started her job in 2007, was to get property owners to clean up graffiti immediately instead of leaving it. She would tell them that by leaving it they were giving the artists what
they wanted. “Over time the automatic reaction for them is to clean up,” said Wipf. “They had no idea that if you leave it, it’s only going to invite more graffiti. “Over time we saw a huge decrease in prolific graffiti.” In 2009, Burnaby RCMP and the city started a joint task force. Since its formation, there has been an 80 per cent decrease in graffiti vandalism, say Burnaby RCMP. “The broken window theory applies here,” said Const. Shelby Murphy, the RCMP’s anti-graffiti coordinator. “Studies show that more crime occurs in areas which are allowed to remain in a state of disrepair and when an area is cleaned up people take more pride in their community. “When graffiti is removed immediately, it is less likely to reoccur as it is the intention of the vandal to be recognized within the graffiti subculture.” Murphy said the graffiti artists like to do their work where they can be visible like on top of buildings. Wipf said anywhere along transportation routes such as SkyTrain and the Lougheed Highway are extremely popular. “Somewhere where they’re getting an audience,” she said. The city and police are looking for partners to assist them in removing graffiti. For more information go to www. burnaby.ca. ggranger@burnabynewsleader.com
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Pawn: The Musical will have its only Canadian stop on a world tour at Burnaby’s Michael J. Fox Theatre, 7373 Macpherson Ave., on Saturday starting at 7 p.m.. The play, written by Karmia Chan Cao, a Chinese Canadian, is about reflections on the tragic events of 9-11 based on her background and perspective. The tour ends at the New York Fringe Festival. Info: www. pawnthemusical.com.
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The Burnaby Board of Trade will hold the second session of its three-part social media for small business series next Wednesday. The seminar will explore strategies for using social media for business, and how to avoid potential pitfalls. It will be held next Wednesday, 8:15 to 9:30 a.m. at the Lake City Business Centre, 3292 Production Way. For more information go to www. bbot.ca.
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slightly higher when asking the bully if he gave himself a satisfactory wedgie. After the take, Morton gives the audience a thumbs up. They’re delighted.
eady dudes?” director Jon Rosenbaum asks the cast of YTV’s top-rated show, Mr. Hollywood North Young. “And... People come action,” he from all over “Most people don’t the Lower says, as the audience of realize that their Mainland to kids and their Mr. Young, neighbours work see parents quiet which is shot on set. Twenty down to watch at Canadian the live taping Motion Picthousand people of the show ture Park on work in the film about a kid Byrne Road in genius who industry in B.C., Burnaby. graduates The show and a lot of those university by is just one of people live in age seven and many TV and returns to high film producBurnaby.” school as a scitions that Ron Hrynuik ence teacher. work in this The scene part of an GM, Bridge Studios city, they’re watchindustry that ing has been spent just over played out in television $1 billion in B.C. in 2010, a many times before. Set in the small dip from the $1.3 bilhigh school cafeteria, a bully lion spent here in 2009. lounges alone at a table with Hollywood North is well his feet kicked up, waiting established, with this provfor his victims to offer their ince ranking third after lunches. After they hand New York and Los Angeles them over, the bully tells in scope as a production them that today, wedgies centre. And Burnaby, being will be self-service. By the in the centre of the Lower third take, the crowd’s roarMainland, close to downing with laughter as actor town, and home to several Gig Morton raises his voice studios, is very much at the
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government. After it became the first dedicated studio space in the Lower Mainland, television series MacGyver and feature film Stakeout were among the first productions to use the facility. Since then, more than 100 productions have been shot at the studio, which occupies 15 acres and is home to one of North America’s largest special effects stage. Four more major studios have opened since. And with
heart of it all. Though B.C. has seen productions filming here as long as film has been around, things really took off in 1987. That’s when the old Dominion Bridge bridge-building plant at Boundary Road and Lougheed Highway in Burnaby—where steel structures were fabricated for the Lions Gate and Golden Gate bridges in the 1930s—was renovated and turned into Bridge Studios with the support of the provincial
Of the $1 billion spent by the film industry in B.C. in 2010, about $450 million was spent on labour costs, according to the B.C. Film Commission. “Most people don’t realize that their neighbours work on set. Twenty thousand people work in the film industry in B.C., and a lot of those people live in Burnaby,” said Ron Hrynuik, general manager of Bridge Studios and a proud life-long Burnaby resident. He says on a typical day at Bridge Studios, most of the 950 parking stalls are full, with multiple productions being filmed at the same time. In addition to labour costs and direct expenditures, the film industry also spends money on additional props, lumber and food, often feeding large crews.
SIGNED COPIES OF ARTIST’S WORK With the closing of the popular drawing exhibition The Solitudes of Place: Recent Drawings by Ann Kipling the Burnaby Art Gallery is going to release signed copies of the exhibition’s catalogue. Kipling and gallery director Darrin Martens will host a book signing session at the gallery Sunday, Aug. 21, 1 p.m. The 144-page book contains 141 colour plates and essays by art historian Rosemarie Tovell, critic Robin Laurence and Martens.
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Outstanding Burnaby citizen passes away Fraser University. After retiring in 1988 most of her volunteering was concentrated on helping seniors by working with the Bonsor Seniors SociGrace Joe, Burnaby’s ety, Canadian Blood citizen of the year in Services, Burnaby 2002, has passed away. Citizens Support SerJoe was awarded the vices and the Burnaby Kushiro Cup for her Seniors Bureau. She more than 45 years of also taught courses, in volunteer service with English and Chinese, community organizaon how seniors can tions. avoid being victims of At the time she told fraud. As well, Joe sat the NewsLeader she as a volunteer on the lived by something city’s policing commither mother taught tee. her: “When you have In 2007, Joe received money, you donate the Governor Genmoney. When you have eral’s Caring Canadian time and energy, that’s award. what you donate: time Joe, who died on and energy.� July 12, is survived Joe was born Grace three daughters, a son, Chow in Vancouver’s and a grandson. She Chinatown, and then was private about her NEWSLEADER FILE later she helped bridge Grace Joe lived by the motto her mother taught her: “When age, so her family has the language gap you have money, you donate money. When you have time continued to honour between her school and and energy, that’s what you donate: time and energy.� that by not revealing the Chinese community when Joe was born. St. Paul’s (Vancouver), Royal living in Burnaby’s A memorial service will be Columbian (New Westminster) Big Bend area south of Marine held at South Burnaby United and Royal Jubilee (Victoria) Drive. Church (7591 Gray Ave.), where hospitals. Joe got a diploma She took her nurse training she taught Sunday school, on in gerontology and a bachelor at Vancouver General Hospital Saturday, Aug. 20, 10:30 a.m. of general studies from Simon ggranger@burnabynewsleader.com and was later an instructor at
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Greens to ďŹ eld civic candidates Provincial party authorizes five to run for Burnaby council By Grant Granger NEWSLEADER
The Green Party is jumping into Burnaby’s civic election fray. The party’s provincial organization has authorized ďŹ ve candidates to run for council on Nov. 19. Three of them have run previously for the party provincially and federally.
Accountant Carrie McLaren represented the Greens in Burnaby-New Westminster in the 2008 and 2011 federal elections and ran provincially in Burnaby-Edmonds in 2009. She’ll be joined by teacher Adrianne Merlo, who ran in Burnaby-Douglas in the federal election in May, Scott Janzen, the Green candidate in Burnaby-New Westminster in 2006, and New Westminster teacher Rick McGowan, an organizer of the Burnaby Municipal Green Party. A ďŹ fth candidate has been authorized but is still
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HST waiting game Today is the deadline for HST referendum ballots to be received by Elections B.C., and anticipation is building for the result. It’s almost like betting on a horse race then waiting for the race to be run. Except that there will be no big winners and few big losers after the votes are tallied. Much time and resources have been spent promoting the benefits (vote ‘no’) and downfalls (vote ‘yes’) of the harmonized sales tax. To the government’s credit, it has done a good job spelling out the scenarios for taxpayers, both of keeping the HST and alternately, going back to the PST-GST combination. The Fight HST camp, on the other hand, has done virtually nothing to acknowledge any positive aspects of the now year-old sales tax system. To us, that one-sided vision has done the public a disservice and has only contributed to the confusion over the real differences between the two taxing strategies. Where the Liberals have been attempting to simplify the debate, Bill Vander Zalm and company have been doing their best to muddy the facts and appeal more to people’s hearts than their heads. The respective campaigns have left many voters in the dark and, some likely to avoid voting altogether. And that is unfortunate given that this vote will directly impact every resident in the province daily. Unlike elections, in which voters support a candidate or party on their merits, or back the party they expect to form government, a referendum is simple – nothing else need be considered before casting one’s ballot. Which way will the referendum go? It seems those convinced the HST is a bad idea are sure it’ll be defeated. HST supporters tend to be a lot more uncertain of the result, yet hopeful. Regardless, no one need fear backing the wrong horse. The sun will still come up, government will continue to operate and those prone to doing so will eventually find something else to complain about. -Black Press
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Injecting colour into civic campaign willing to accept the daunting task of taking on Burnaby civic elections are normally downright Mayor Derek Corrigan, and could only fill four of dull, but the 2011 version could become quite the eight slots in its city council slate and four of colourful, and not just because the Green Party seven for school trustee. has decided to join in. There are some familiar faces, however. Lee There will be more than just black and white, Rankin was the only Team Burnaby counwhich have basically been the only cillor to not abandon the party in 2008. He two colours on the spectrum that have got caught up in the breakup, however, shown up in the previous couple of going from being the top vote-getter in 2005 campaigns. to finishing 10th three years later. Sure, in 2008, there was a bit of shadAlthough Evans left three years ago, ing thanks to a split on the right with he has been welcomed back into the fold Gary Begin and Garth Evans leaving because at least he has some visibility in Team Burnaby to form an informal coalithe community. He’s a prodigious letterstion with Barb Spitz called Independent to-the-editor writer to the local rags. Evans Voices. The problem for both groups was sent missives on anything and everything the public’s perception they were the he could think of to comment on. His name same drab colour. That spread the vote has probably appeared in the publications out and the Burnaby Citizens’ AssociaGrant Granger more in the last three years than the three tion gladly to romp to a monopoly at city he was on council. hall and the board of education. To keep the visibility quotient up, former MP Team Burnaby was decimated almost to the Paul Forseth was recruited, even though he lives point of extinction. So inactive was it, they didn’t in New Westminster. They told him former Mayor even notice their website was taken over by porn company. Finally, a few months ago, with the elec- Bill Copeland lived elsewhere while serving. Well, that’s sort of true. While Copeland had a home tion looming, a few stragglers with a DNA that in Delta he also had one on Cliff Avenue in North wouldn’t allow the BCA to have a free ride banded Burnaby while he was mayor. together to give it another shot. As Team Burnaby scrambles to fill its slate, Team Burnaby held a nomination meeting on in enters the Green Party. Its lineup of Carrie Sunday. It turned out to be a nomination meeting McLaren, Adrienne Merlo, Scott Janzen and Rick in name only. The party has yet to find anyone
McGowan aren’t new faces either, although they are a bit obscure, finishing well back in recent provincial and federal elections. Instead of being extreme right or left, they claim they have a much more centrist point of view with a tree-hugging bent ... oh, excuse me ... an eye for the environment. While they claim a willingness to work with good ideas no matter what political spectrum they come from, the Greens will have difficulty distancing themselves from the perception they lean to the left. If that’s what voters believe, then their presence just might puncture some of the overwhelming support the BCA received in 2008 and create either openings for its candidates, or more likely that of Team Burnaby. It looks like the board of education vote, on the other hand, will be spiced up by the presence of candidates from Parents’ Voice, the extremely conservative group opposed to the board instituting an anti-homophobia policy. In the past, trustee all-candidates meetings have been snoozers and not well attended. This time, the emotions may be so charged the language could get downright colourful. Get out the crayons, Burnaby. Grant Granger is a NewsLeader reporter ggranger@burnabynewsleader.com
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The Parents Voice political party that plans to run candidates in the November municipal election is no doubt viewed by the Burnaby Citizens Association and Team Burnaby as a somewhat troublesome gnat. While BCA and Team will both use the politics of the day to disagree, the yet-unnamed PV party will be the advocates for dutifulness in religion. Gordon World and his aficionados will be remembered for being the first Burnaby political party (if they get it off the ground) to openly demand the state embrace the evangelical dogma they espouse. Their entire venture is based on using the fear of the unfamiliar that haunts newcomers to our city, who are vulnerable and depend on society and their religion to guide them. Our customs and acceptance of alternative lifestyles are difficult for them to grasp, making them ripe for being taken advantage of in many situations. Brian J. O’Neill Burnaby
The recent and ongoing troubles over the HST reflect an increasing disquiet in the public mind as to the purpose of government. What is it we want these people to do? Do they work “for us” or for other segments of society? What, after all is “the public interest?” Is it possible that the revolt against the HST is not so much an objection to the tax, but citizens beginning to question the overall fairness of how governments excercise their mandates? B.C., and by extension Canada, has become the relative paradise it is because over the past half century or so, governments here have enacted laws and policies which have enabled ordinary citizens to achieve a standard of living the envy, still, of billions on the planet. The issue now is how to maintain local prosperity while big corporations, enabled by recent government policies, have been able to remove from national taxation, much or all of their wealth. Business corporations, while able to operate internationally, have been able to get governments locally to shift taxes to other parts of society. Individuals, generally, are less able to avoid their taxes by such maneuvers. The WTO, for instance, is a mechanism of this process. The HST revolt is pushback against this process. What is needed is the fact, not merely the perception, of fairness in the policies and taxation by which our governments operate. They need to be fair referees for all, not just cheerleaders for one sector of society. After all, businesses large and small benefit greatly from the secure, infrastructure-rich environment B.C. and Canada have provided, mainly as a result of public policy in the past. Canadian business people operate in many other parts of the world, but would they want to live there? What is needed is for tax burdens to be shared fairly among all sectors. The income tax, if applied “progressively” is fairer than consumption taxes like HST, PST and GST. The problem is how to tax corporations which can “hide” internationally? The answer is to pressure governments everywhere to act to protect rights beyond trading (e.g. WTO). A WTO, if you like, for labour standards, conditions and minimums, at least, for wages. An international regime to repatriate taxes fairly is not beyond our capacity. In the same way a tax on international financial transactions could be instituted by such agreements among nations. Meanwhile, people have few options to redress unfair tax burdens aside from actions like our HST conflict. I hope people are waking up to the fact that they are generally not better off under the policies that have been followed these last three decades. Colin Dover New Westminster
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Burnaby City Council and the Burnaby Board of Education, like Burnaby itself, are perfectly fine examples of diversity and democracy. Our municipal representatives all come to public life from a wide range of backgrounds, mirroring the very public that elected them to serve. Burnaby’s mayor, councillors and school trustees are a blend of diverse cultures and languages, generations and genders, viewpoints and values, as well as personal experience and professional expertise. Granted, they all belong to one political party, the Burnaby Citizens Association. But that fact is not undemocratic. Rather, it is simply the product of Burnaby residents freely exercising their own democratic rights, and fulfilling their civic duties, by voting for whom they believe give Burnaby the best governance possible (Maclean’s magazine, for one, agrees with the majority of the electorate and has named Burnaby Canada’s best-run city.) Now, three years have passed, and Burnaby voters again have a choice. Democracy itself will not necessarily be strengthened nor weakened in our fair city (“fair” as in open, just and progressive) by the particular choices we mark on our ballots in the next municipal election. What is, however, crucial for a strong and thriving democracy is more political participation. So over the next few months, let’s all help keep Burnaby strong by getting involved, getting informed, getting heard, and getting out to vote on Nov. 19. Harman Pandher Burnaby
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“There are a lot of things to look at,” she said. “The environment is frequently left out of the equation.” The city has just one community garden. McLaren she’s been told because the land has to be zoned agricultural, but to her that doesn’t make sense. A triangle parcel of land left behind by a recent demolition in back of the Edmonds senior centre and a MERLO large lot beside Byrne Creek secondary are examples of places she said would be appropriate for a community garden. “There’s no reason. There’s lots of idle land the city is sitting on,” said McLaren. She pointed out the Greens have elected councillors in several municipalities in British Columbia. “It’s a good opportunity for people in Burnaby to try and get some different views on council,” McLaren said. “We’re not extreme. We would like so see more partnerships.” A detailed overview of the Burnaby Green Party’s platform is available at sites.google.com/ site/burnabymunicipalgreens/. ggranger@burnabynewsleader.com
Meeting comes up short for Team Former Burnaby councillors Lee Rankin and Garth Evans will be joined by ex-Burnaby-New Westminster MP Paul Forseth and Ray Power, who By Grant Granger previously ran unsucNEWSLEADER cessfully for mayor, in taking runs at seats on Although Team city council. Burnaby held its nominaTheir participation tion meeting last Sunday was announced by for the civic elections in Team Burnaby prior to November it is still seekSunday’s meeting. ing candidates, including The Burnaby someone to take Citizens Assoon incumbent ciation (BCA) Mayor Derek presently holds Corrigan. all eight council The party seats as well plans to run a full as the mayor’s slate but to do chair and all that still needs seven trustees to find four more spots on school FORSETH candidates to run board. for council and The BCA for board of education, nominated its full slate and someone to run for of candidates May 15. mayor. “Let’s face it, we “We’re still checking have our work cut out out backgrounds and for us in taking on the talking about where NDP machine and city we’re going to take it,” hall,” said Murchie said Murchie. referring to the BCA “We’ve got a couple of requirement to also be people who are interested New Democrat Party [in running for mayor]. members. We’re in discussions with Murchie said Team them. We’re expecting by Burnaby is talking to the end of August to have two possible mayora full slate.” alty candidates.
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“Somebody who takes on the mayor has got to have lots of ego, and stand up for a strong platform.”
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Murchie said Zumpano, He admits going up who is a vice-principal in against a three-term the district’s adult and incumbent and strong continuing education adversary like Corrigan department, was still is a tough task. thinking about whether “Somebody who takes she would run. on the mayor has got In 2008, Zumpano came to have lots of ego, and stand up for a strong plat- the closest to obtaining a seat on the board finishform,” said Murchie. ing eighth and losing Confirmed Team by 1,008 votes to James Burnaby school board Wang of the BCA. candidates include Lotus Another group, ParChung, who ran as an ents’ Voice, has said it is independent in 2008 but looking at running finished last in a candidates for the field of 16. school board. Also running The right wing will be long-time group recently Burnaby resident fought against the and legal assisdistrict instituting tant Sharlene an anti-homophoSylva and South bia policy. Burnaby resident RANKIN Team Burnaby Jeff Kuah, who bills itself as a has four daughright-centre party, but ters in the school system. Murchie doesn’t see Kuah ran for Vancouver Parents’ Voice as being mayor in 2008 garnering a threat to splitting the 600 votes. vote. “We’ve got a whole list “I don’t think they have of people we’re talking a strong platform,” said to and vetting,” said Murchie. “I don’t think Murchie. “Everybody’s still waiting on the idea of they’re going to be successful.” summer.” Civic elections will be Although prior to held throughout British the meeting the party announced school district Columbia on Nov. 19. employee Franca Zumpano would be seeking a ggranger@burnabynewsleader.com nomination, she did not.
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The Burnaby businessman’s shop, Can Am Importique, had made some money renting furniture to local productions when he was at his old location near Lougheed Highway. But the Millennium SkyTrain line construction hit him hard. “People didn’t even call because they thought we had closed because of all the construction,” Pincott said. “It lasted over three years.” So he moved to a new location near Production Way, and focused on providing unique props to the film industry. By the numbers Today, his Last year, 246 movies, commer35,000-squarecials, TV shows and documentaries foot space were shot in B.C., making it the includes a third-largest production centre film studio in North America after New York and offers and Los Angeles. Watchmen, the everything Twilight movies, Charlie St. Cloud from a 10-foot and Planet of the Apes were all Buddha to a shot in Burnaby in recent years. 25-foot tiger TV shows such as Smallville, The shark. Fringe and Stargate have also been He says shot in Burnaby. that though it’s been an up and down ride, he doesn’t regret his decision to cater to the film industry. “The last couple months we have exploded, there is stuff going on everywhere. I can’t remember being so busy.” Susan Rae, the City of Burnaby’s film coordinator, says the city’s active film industry is great for the local economy. “Extra shopping happens when a show comes to town, and they try to keep it local,” said Rae. Rosenbaum, the director of Mr. Young, agrees, adding he’s been going to the local Tim Hortons every day for the last month. “We have to eat, we have to buy things for props and wardrobe. We aren’t going to drive two hours to get what we need.”
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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 singa-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 604576-9734. 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,
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: 604-5277064 or 604-582-8540.
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.
Burnaby Metrotown Rotary Club: A worldwide network of individuals dedicated to making a difference in local and global communities through service and fellowship. When: Meets every Wednesday, noon to 1:30 p.m. Where: Holiday Inn Express Metrotown. To be a guest, call Gloria 604-523-6268.
Improve your public speaking at Toastmasters’ Telespeakers Club, held every Friday from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the Burnaby Room on the 6th floor of the Telus building, 3777 Kingsway, Burnaby. Info: www.telespeakers.com.
Burnaby Scottish Country Dance Club meets Mondays, 7:30-10 p.m. at the Edmonds Community Centre, 7282 Kingsway. New members welcome, neither experience nor partners required. Info: Susan at 604-451-1161, or
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New Vista Society boutique: Come in and browse for bargains, good quality, gently-used clothing and collectibles at low prices. All money raised goes to enhance services for residents and tenants at New Vista. When: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Where: New Vista, 7559 Rosewood St., Burnaby.
Thinking of learning something new? Simon Fraser University Continuing Studies offers a wide spectrum of noncredit programs ranging from business and executive courses to understanding the city and writing about your world. Call 778-782-5100 for a copy of the new season’s catalogue or visit www.sfu.ca/cstudies.
Scandinavian Folk Dancing: The Scandinavian Dancers of Vancouver present relaxed and friendly folk dance evenings, open to all. When: Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m. Where: Scandinavian Community Centre, 6540 Thomas St., Burnaby. Drop-in fee: $5. Info: 604-526-4722 or judithanderson@ shaw.ca
Square dancers wanted – Singles square dance club teaches modern square dance for fun, fitness and fellowship. Singles and couples welcomes. Burnaby Lake Pavilion. Info: 604-522-4270 or 604-937-3220.
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SUPPORT GROUPS Al-Anon is a support group for friends and relatives of those with a drinking problem. Come to weekly meetings held in Burnaby and New Westminster. For more info pls call: 604 688-1716.
Alzheimer support group meets third Tuesday of the month, 7 p.m. Where: New Westminster. Info: 604-298-0782.
Burnaby Prostate Cancer Support Awareness Group: Meetings the 1st Saturday of the month 10 a.m. - noon at Burnaby General Hospital, 3935 Kincaid St., second Floor Education Room ‘A’. We try to create awareness, provide support and educate about Prostate Cancer. Info: Ian, 604-421-8813 or ibbaxter@telus.net.
Burnaby Seniors Outreach Services Society: BSOSS offers free confidential support and assistance to seniors experiencing difficulties facing loneliness, problems with accommodations, emotional difficulties, abuse and other life challenges. Trained peer counsellors are available to offer understanding and emotional support. Info: 604-291-2258.
Burnaby Seniors Services Outreach Society will offer a six-week caregiver education/ information series led by gerontologist Katherine Willett, who will focus on self-care for unpaid health providers. For info or to register, call 604-291-2258.
Seniors peer counselling – Free and confidential peer counselling to seniors facing stress, anxiety, loneliness and other life challenges. Just having someone to talk to can make a world of difference. Call Burnaby Seniors Outreach Services Society, 604-291-2258.
Codependents Anonymous, Freedom Group is a 12-step program for men and women who want healthier, more functional relationships with themselves and others. Meetings are Fridays at 7:30 p.m at Royal Columbian Hospital, Sherbrooke Centre (260 Sherbrooke St.), New Westminster. Info: Sue at 604-580-8889 or the CoDA information line at 604515-5585.
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EVENTS B.C. Fuchsia and Begonia Society: Monthly meeting. Refreshments will be served. When: Monday, Aug. 8, 8 p.m. Where: St. Helen’s Catholic Church gym, 3871 Pandora St., Burnaby. Info: Fran, 604-391-3262 or Elsie, 604-299-5438.
Burnaby Blues and Roots Festival: Featuring k.d. lang and the Siss Boom Bang, John Mayall, Imelda May, Matt Andersen and more. General admission lawn seating, all ages. When: Saturday, Aug. 13, 2 p.m. Where: Deer Lake Park, Burnaby. Tickets: www.burnabybluesfestival. com or 604-205-3000.
Royal City Pride 2011: New Westminster’s Pride celebrations include a dance, the Hills and Heels fundraiser, a barbecue and more. Pride is an all-inclusive gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer “and their allies” celebration of events throughout the week. When: Aug. 11 to 14. Info: www.royalcitypridesociety. com.
Vacation Bible school: Enjoy Bible stories, crafts, games, songs and snacks. For ages five to 12. When: Aug. 15 to 19, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Where: Gordon Church, 7457 Edmonds St., Burnaby. Info: Heather, 604-999-4622 or Rev. Cal, 604-521-4242.
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Denise Rogers reads from her children’s book “Today is the Day to Run Away,” followed by an activity about toes wanting to take an adventure, and a book signing. Rogers’ inspiration for writing evolved from teaching visual arts programs for children for the City of Burnaby. When: Friday, Aug. 19, story time: 1-1:30 p.m., craft time: 1:30-2 p.m.
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Latin dance extravaganza: Families welcome to experience Latin dances including salsa, cha cha, jive and merengue. Great for adults and kids alike. Social dance will follow the instruction and will include some demonstrations. Free. When: Sunday, Aug. 21, 3-6 p.m. Where: Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 6450 Deer Lake Ave., Burnaby.
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Richard Major Art Group: This non-instructional group has openings for new members, from beginners to advanced. For artists interested in oils, acrylics, watercolours, ink pens, pencils and pencil crayons. When: Meets Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Where: Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, Burnaby. Info: Eileen, 604515-0371 or Sheila, 604436-7709.
Burnaby Artist Guild: Welcomes new members interested in painting, beginners or established painters. When: Meetings held each Tuesday evening at 7:30 p.m. Where: Shadbolt Centre for the Arts. Info: Judy Smith, 604-682-6720.
ONGOING Mexican train dominoes: Weekly game for players 55 and over. When: Tuesdays, 1 to 3 p.m. Where: Willow room, Cameron Seniors’ Recreation Centre, 9523 Cameron St., Burnaby (behind Lougheed Town Centre). Info: 604-2974453.
Burnaby Farmers Markets: Burnaby is home to two weekly farmer’s markets that run through the summer. The Burnaby Farmers Market runs every Saturday, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., running until Oct. 29, at its new home of Burnaby Village Museum. There’s also a smaller pocket market every Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at SFU’s Cornerstone Town Square. Info: www. artisanmarkets.ca/ (Burnaby) and sfulocalfood.ca (SFU).
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CROSS COUNTRY CHECK Team BC forward Squiney Gottfriedsen tries to elude the check of a Team Ontario defender in the first period of their final at the Canadian National Bantam girls lacrosse championship at Queen’s Park Arena. Team BC lost the game 4-3. Bianca Santucci, Amie Morrison and Jolene Robinson scored for Team BC. In the Midget final, Team BC also succumbed to the visitors from Ontario, 3-1. Kaity Vanderkoy scored the only goal for Team BC. MARIO BARTEL NEWSLEADER
Lakers lose out Burnaby edged out of playoff spot despite clutch win over Burrards The Burnaby Lakers won the battle, but lost the war. A 12-11 victory over the Maple Ridge Burrards last Friday had put the Lakers in the catbird’s seat for the final spot in the Western Lacrosse Association playoffs. But an unexpected 12-7 win by the Burrards over the league-leading New Westminster Salmonbellies, combined with a 13-3 upset of the Victoria Shamrocks by the Nanaimo Timbermen created a three-way logjam for the right to play on, with each team at 16 points. The Burrards advanced by having one more win than Burnaby and Nanaimo.
Must win Needing a win to stay in the playoff hunt, the Lakers matched the Burrards stride for stride in a hard-fought showdown at Copeland Arena. After taking an early 1-0 lead on Trevor Moore’s power play goal 2:41 into the first period, the Burrards stormed back with three straight, including a pair by Curtis Dickson less
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Fired up That goal seemed to fire up the Lakers who scored the first three goals of the second period, two of them by Scott Jones. Aaron Davis got one back for Maple Ridge half way through the frame, but Colton Clark restored Burnaby’s advantage less than a minute later. After Joel Delgarno and Jones exchanged goals, the Burrards seized control by netting the next four. But the Lakers refused to roll over. A pair of goals by Scott Tinning tied it before the third period was half over, then Jones put Burnaby back in front with his fourth of the game. It proved to be the winner, as only Randy Daly was able to score as the Burrards pulled their goalie for an extra attacker. With the win they needed in their ledger, the Lakers then had to wait out the weekend to see how their nearest rivals fared.
New West opens WLA defence against Burrards The New Westminster Salmonbellies opened their Western Lacrosse Association semi-final against the Maple Ridge Burrards Wednesday at Queen’s Park Arena. And their opponents had the ’bellies to thank for being there. With first place clinched and little to play for, New West still had a hand in deciding their playoff opponent when they were upset by the Burrards 12-7 Sunday in Maple Ridge. The win was enough to vault the Burrards into a three-way tie for fourth place with the Burnaby Lakers and Nanaimo Timbermen, but Maple Ridge advanced with one more victory.
Still smarting from a tough 12-11 loss to the Burnaby Lakers on Friday that had put their post-season hopes in jeopardy, the Burrards hit the floor against the Salmonbellies hungry for redemption. Their 2-0 lead at the end of the first period became 5-0 less than seven minutes into the second before Corbyn Tao was finally able to get New West on the scoreboard. Joel Dalgarno got that back before a three-goal run by the Salmonbellies cut their lead to two. Riley Loewen and Ilija Gajic exchanged goals to maintain that margin heading into the third period. Leaving little doubt as to their aspirations, the Burrards scored five straight goals, four of them on the power play, in the third to win the game and the opportunity to do it all over again in the best-of-seven semis that will continue tonight at Cam Neely Arena.
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GARDENING
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 287
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
329 PAINTING & DECORATING
ORBIT LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
341
Running this ad for 7yrs
Call Ian 604-724-6373
3 rooms for $269, 2 coats any colour (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
353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS
ABC TREE MEN ✶ Pruning & Shaping ✶ Tree Removal ✶ Stump Grinding
All types of Roofing “ Call Now for Free Estimate” “ ABOVE THE REST “ Int. & Ext., Unbeatable Prices, Professional Crew. Free Est. Written Guarantee. No Hassle, Quick Work, Insured, WCB. Call (778)997-9582
Always! Gutter, window cleaning, pressure washing, lawn maintains, yard clean-up. Simon 604-230-0627
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604-588-0833 SALES@PATTARGROUP.COM
& Decking 604-462-8528, 218-9618 Stardust
Painting
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AT NORTHWEST ROOFING Re-roofing, Repair & New Roof Specialists. Work Guar. WCB.10% Senior’s. Disc. Jag 778-892-1530
JASON’S ROOFING All kinds of re-roofing & repairs. Free est. Reasonable rates. (604)961-7505, 278-0375
604-949-1900 QUALITY RENOVATIONS
• Kitchens • Bathrooms • Remodeling • Decks
332
*30 years *Licensed *Insured
www.metrovanhome.ca
ALLAN Const. & Asphalt. Brick, conc, drainage, found. & membrane repair. 604-618-2304; 820-2187.
338 1 CALL DOES IT ALL. Reno’s, bathrooms, kitchens, ceramic tiling, hardwood, laminate, granite tops. Corazza Contracting (604)818-5919 A-1 CONTRACTING. Renos. Bsmt, kitchens, baths, custom cabinets, tiling, plumbing, sundecks, reroofing. Dhillon 604-782-1936. ADDITIONS, Renovations & New Construction. Concrete Forming & Framing Specialist. 604.218.3064 HOME IMPROVEMENTS Carpentry, painting, drywall, tiles Quality work - reasonable price Martin 604-521-8715
320
MOVING & STORAGE
1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. We move - We ship - We recycle. Senior- Student Discount available. 604-721-4555 or 604-800-9488. 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
Over 20yrs experience.
Ray Evenson 604-780-6304 westcoastmodernscape.com
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EDUCATION
PLUMBING
10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Lic.gas fitter. Aman: 778-895-2005 1 Call Does it All - 2 OLD GUYS PLUMBING & HEATING, Repairs, Reno’s, H/W Tanks. 604-525-6662. $69/HR. Lic., Insured. Experienced & friendly service. Clogged drains, garburators, leaks & more. Sm jobs OK. Call anytime 604-805-2488.
341
AFFORDABLE MOVING
PRESSURE WASHING Andy’s Pressure Washing & Driveway Sealing (778)868-3374
Local & Long Distance
$45/Hr
LANDSCAPING ■ WATER FEATURES ■ CUSTOM STONE ■ POST & BEAM ■ RETAINING WALLS ■ OUTDOOR FIREPLACES ■ DECKING ■ OUTDOOR KITCHENS
PAVING/SEAL COATING
From 1, 3, 5, 7,10 Ton Trucks Licenced ~ Reliable ~ 1 to 3 Men Free estimate/Seniors discount Residential~Commercial~Pianos
Roofing Experts. 778-230-5717 Repairs/Re-Roof/New Roofs. All work Gtd. Free Est. Call Frank.
356
RUBBISH REMOVAL
RUBBISH REMOVAL Almost for free! (778)997-5757, (604)587-5991
RECYCLE-IT! JUNK REMOVAL Recycled Earth Friendly • Electronics • Appliances • Old Furniture • Construction • Yard Waste • Concrete • Drywall • Junk • Rubbish • Mattresses
SPARTAN Moving Ltd. Fast & Reliable. Insured Competitive rates. Wknd Specials. Call Frank: (604) 435-8240
604.587.5865
Old School
www.recycle-it-now.com
115
EDUCATION
Adler School
Lakeshore living At it’s Best!
PETS
101 ft frontage by 88 ft.
477
PETS
4 Beautiful house raised Schnauzer puppies. 3 F, 1 M. Tails /dew claws. Ready Aug. 1st. Call 604-220-8603. ARCTIC WOLF/Husky X- Socialized, well tempered, paper/outside trained. $500. firm. (604)309-3774 BORDER COLLIE PUPS, Rare white/grey coloring with blue eyes, farm raised, 1st shots and dewormed. $450 males and $550 females Phone:1-604-798-2539 CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866 CKC Reg.soft coated Wheaten Terrier pups, hypo-allergenic. Guarntd. Vet ✓ $1050. Call 604-617-3470 DACHSHUND colourful mini dapple puppies, 7 wks. vet✓ facebook picture. $750. Deroche. 604-820-4763. DOBERMAN PINCHER puppies p/b, tailes cropped, vet✓ shots, dewormed. $1500. 604-744-9087.
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220.JUNK(5865)
Serving The Lower Mainland Since 1988
Mr. Cleanup Disposal SAME DAY SERVICE Seniors Discount
Call Andrew (778)868-3374
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VACATION COTTAGE 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 - 660 sq. ft. 2 buoys, Firepit BACKYARD: Storage shed, grassy play area & fenced kennel.
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NOW ONLY $679,900: 5052 Squilax Anglemont Rd. Celista, BC.
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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
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REAL ESTATE
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Interior & Exterior. Member of BBB since 1975 Call John (604)889-8424
GL ROOFING. Cedar shakes, Asphalt Shingles, Flat roofs, WCB Clean Gutters. $80. 604-240-5362
566 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS PIANO. Willis & Co. Spinet style, red mahogany, beautiful tone, immaculate cond $700. 604-864-9935
LAKESHORE
WWW.PATTARGROUP.COM
SEASIDE PAINTING
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
Andrew 604-618-8585 $ Best Rates $
#1 Roofing Company in BC
Over 35 Years in Business
283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS
TREE SERVICES A1-TRI-CRAFT Tree Serv. Dangerous tree removal, spiral pruning hedge trimming, stump grinding, topping. Insured, WCB Free Est Arborist Reports
SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE
PAINT SPECIAL
Gur 604-724-9036 for Est.
374
POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING
A-TECH Services 604-230-3539
*Lawn care *Mowing *Power rake *Aeration *Trimming *New turf *Flower beds *Pruning *Cedar Fencing *Landscape renovation *Gutter cleaning etc. Comm./Res. Monthly or Yearly Contracts Discounts for Senior’s and Regular Customers.
PRESSURE WASHING
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
RUBBISH REMOVAL & MORE *Landscape *Trimming *Yard Clean *Const. Clean. *ANYTHING!!! 1 Ton Truck. Call Patrick for Prompt Quality Service @ 604-808-1652.
533
542
359 SAND, GRAVEL & TOPSOIL
372
SUNDECKS
FRUIT & VEGETABLES
U-PICK Raspberries $1.50 lb & Blueberries $1.20 lb. 19478 Dewdney Trunk Rd. Pitt Mead. 763-2808
548
FURNITURE
• Twins • Fulls • Queens • Kings 100’s in stock! www.Direct Liquidation.ca (604)294-2331
551
Canadian CSA Modular, Manufactured, and Park Model Homes @ US factory direct wholesale prices. Starting @ 39,824 better features + more options = best value. The Home Boys 877-976-3737 or 509481-9830 www.hbmodular.com We will beat anyone’s price. Guaranteed!
636
MORTGAGES
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 Purchase/Renew/Refinance Private 2nd MTG avl. Low Rates. Raj 604767-5050 www.mortgagebazar.ca
RECREATIONAL
640
RARE OPPORTUNITY: waterfront property on beautiful Jim Lake, 0.83-acre with 360 sq ft insulated cabin, located near Green Lake/Watch Lake. Rare privacy, only three lots on the lake, good fishing for rainbows to 10 lbs, nice swimming, surrounded by crown land. Great trails for hiking, ATV and snowmobile. Seasonal 10-km back road access in 4x4 or pick-up. FSBO. $230,000. 250-395-0599. (Please see bchomesforsale.com/70mile/frank.)
660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS
www.dannyevans.ca
Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley
GARAGE SALES
BRIDGEVIEW FLEA MARKET Every Sunday, Year Round, 80 Vendors 7am-3pm, 11475-126a St. Sry. Info./Book Table 604-625-3208
MISC. FOR SALE
HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?
RENTALS 703
ACREAGE
82.8 ACRES, 300’ lakefront, S Cariboo. Beautiful, pastoral, private, rural setting. Borders crown land. Adjacent 80+ acre parcel available. www.bchomesforsale.com/ view/lonebutte/ann/
706
APARTMENT/CONDO
BURNABY
Super Clean ONE Bedrooms 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 Aluminum patio cover, sunroom, railing, gates. 604-521-2688 www.PatioCoverVancouver.com
706
APARTMENT/CONDO
BURNABY
AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY Completely remodeled building and 1 & 2 bedroom suites. Located at Metro Town. From $850/mo., includes heat, hot water. Call 778-323-0237 BURNABY
AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY Completely remodeled building and 1 & 2 bedroom suites. Located at Metrotown. From $850/mo., includes heat, hot water. Call 604-715-1824 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 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
633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS
MATTRESSES staring at $99
560
Always! deliver Top soil, bark mulch, sand & gravel. 7days/wk. Simon 604-230-0627 will spread
FERTILIZERS
WEED FREE Mushroom Manure. 13 yards - $160 or Well Rotted 10 yards - $180. 604-856-8877
RENTALS
BURNABY
Villa Del Mar 6630 Telford Ave.
Bright large newly reno’d 1 and 2 bedroom suites for rent. Freshly painted, new hardwood floors, huge balcony. Only 2 min walk to Metrotown Mall. Please call 604-715-1824 to view. Move in TODAY! Burnaby
Vista Terrace 7465 13th Avenue, 3-storey building conveniently located minutes from SkyTrain. Renovated 1 bedroom suite from $785. Close to public transit, parks and schools. U/G prkg. balconies, lndry rm. Heat & hot water incl’d. For more info & viewing call
Albert 778-788-1853 Professionally Managed by Gateway Property Management
BURNABY
Walker Manor 6985 Walker Ave Bright large 1 bedroom for rent in a newly reno’d building. Large balcony, freshly painted with hardwood floors. 2 Min walk to Highgate Mall & all major transit.
Please call 778-994-2334 BURNABY
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
COQUITLAM - 1 & 2 bdrm near Lougheed mall / skytrain, 533 Cottonwood, reno’d, adult bldg. Quiet, N/P, gated parking & video surveillance. $780 - $945/m incls. Heat & H/W. Avail. Aug 1. CrimeFree Certified. Call: 604-937-7812 Visit: www.greatapartments.ca New West. Crown Manor 430 – 9th Street. 1 bdrm apart, on site ldry, 1 prking spot. Close to shop ping, all amens. Heat & hot water incl. $745/m. 604-451-6676 New Westminster, #503, 39-6th St. 2 bdrms, 2 baths. N/S. N/P. $1700. Avail now. Renters incentive 13th month FREE.
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Friday, August 5, 2011 NewLeader A19 RENTALS 706
RENTALS
APARTMENT/CONDO
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OFFICE/RETAIL
GREAT OPPORTUNITY! 900 sqft of retail space avail in newly constructed strip mall wilth 7-11 anchor. Call for info, 604-715-7423
COQUITLAM
Welcome Home ! 1 Bedrooms available near Lougheed Mall and transit. Rent includes heat & hot water. Sorry No Pets. Refs required.
TRANSPORTATION 806
SUITES, LOWER
ANTIQUES/CLASSICS
821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS
1978 FORD PINTO wagon. 2.8L V6 very restorable, solid body, Not running. $450 obo. 604-584-7968
810 750
TRANSPORTATION
AUTO FINANCING
Need A Vehicle! Guaranteed Auto Loan. Apply Now,
1.877.680.1231 www.UapplyUdrive.ca
752
Crescentview
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 Skyview Manor 908 6th Avenue 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
RECREATIONAL/SALE
MOTORCYCLES
Aluminum wheels, A/C, AM/FM/CD w/ exterior speakers, DSI Water Heater, microwave. $25,995 (stk. 30239)
www.fraserwayrv.com 1-877-651-3267 DL #31087
SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
SCRAP BATTERIES WANTED We buy scrap batteries from cars, trucks & heavy equip. $4.00 each. Free pickup anywhere in BC, Min. 10. Toll Free Call:1.877.334.2288
Call 604-834-4097 www.aptrentals.com
Call Shirley 604-861-8667 www.queens-ave-coop.ca
912
CA$H for CAR$ No Wheels -No Problem! Servicing the Fraser Valley 604-746-2855
Rozario 778-788-1849
818
CARS - DOMESTIC
1990 MERCURY TOPAZ, 4 dr., mechanic-owned, great student car. A/C, 254,000km, loaded. $1800 obo. (604)855-9601 1991 CADILLAC Allante only 43,000 mi. Estate sale from La Conner, WA. Removable hardtop & Softtop. $8,500. 604-309-4001 1997 GRAND PRIX, Green, good shape $2,500. Call 604-931-4506. 2005 CHEV CAVALIER - 2 dr, 1 owner. Deluxe 4 cyl, 5 speed. 79,000kms. $3,800. (604)467-3289
NEW WESTMINSTER
RIVIERA MANOR Great 1 Bedroom, quiet building nr. amenities, Royal City Mall & Skytrain. Includes Heat, Hot Water and Cable. Please call 604-526-0147
2004 37C PACE ARROW, 15,800 m, Shaw auto satellite, 3 slides, W/D, custom cover, 10 yr paint protection, etc. Better than new. $79,900. Call (604)869-3313
2011 Coleman 180
A/C, DSI Water Heater, AM/FM/CD, microwave and double door fridge. $14,995 (stk. 30322)
2005 KIA MAGENTIS, Anniversary Edition, 79,800 kms. Priced to sell. $5,500. Call 604-476-0043.
www.fraserwayrv.com 1-800-806-1976 DL #31087
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BOATS
2 SMALL OUTBOARD MOTORS WANTED. Looking to buy 6HP 15HP. Motor does not have to be running, but must be in nice condition. Will pay cash. 604-319-5720
AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673
Professionally managed by Gateway Property Management
TRUCKS & VANS
It takes 11 muscles to read this ad.
MARINE
1986 PROWLER, 5th wheel, 26’, fully loaded, sacrifice $4500. Call (604)869-3137 1987 FORD Econoline Class “C” RV 29ft well kept cond., 95,000kms, sleeps 6. Offers ? 604-477-4549 1988 FORD MAXI VAN camper. 1 owner. 216,000kms. Sleeps 2. $2,000 obo. 604-462-9227.
136 10th St, New West. 2 BR & 3 BR Townhouse, $1114 & $1303 includes Heat & hot water, w/d hookup, common laundry & u/g parking. $1200 share purchases.
851
1990 FORD wheelchair van, sidewinder lift, 100,000 km, $5,000 obo. Phone (604)247-1770. 1995 FORD 4X4, 5 speed, no rust, runs great, utility box. $2800. Call (604)869-3137 2000 FORD F150 XLT 2 whl drive, exc cond Extended cab, low km. Asking $7900 obo 604-275-4799 2005 Chevy Astro van, auto, white, 100,026 km, seats 6,one owner, all serv. rcrds, $11,000.(604)585-1931
RECREATIONAL/SALE
838
Queens Avenue
SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
2011 Coleman 280
845
Renovated townhomes in magnificent area. Basement, patio, new appliances, garage.
PITT MEADOWS: 2 - 3 bdrm co-op T/H $1030/mo - $1134/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
845
2006 MAZDA 5, 6 pass van, touring edition, loaded, auto, sunroof, 17’’ wheels. $9,300 obo. 604-309-4001.
2005 YAMAHA MIDNIGHT STAR 1700cc Ltd 43,000kms dealer serviced, thousands in extras $8977. 778-888-6805, 778-837-6577
COQUITLAM NEW WESTMINSTER
2005 Subaru Outback VDC, exc cond. 180,000 kms. loaded+extras. Asking $11,500. 604-855-9955.
830
TOWNHOUSES
838
TRANSPORTATION
The Scrapper
2008 HYUNDAI TUCSON, FWD, 4 door. 64,000 kms. Like new condition. Call 778-241-1824
NEW WEST - Bright 1 bdrm g/l suite $725 utils inc. n/p. n/s. quiet. Avail. now. (604)616-2426
Call (604) 931-2670
TRANSPORTATION
#1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME 604.683.2200
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27,900! Stk#3750
23,900! Stk#3749
2007 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER
2007 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER
2007 TOYOTA TACOMA TRD
2007 TOYOTA TACOMA
2009 TOYOTA TACOMA
2009 TOYOTA TACOMA
Off-Road - C Package! 1 year warranty! WAS $25,995! SALE...
64000 kms! B Package! 4x4!
DOUBLE CAB 4X4! TRD! SALE...
TRD! 6 Speed! Short Box! WAS $29,995! NOW...
SR5 Access Cab! SALE...
4x4! Double Cab! White! Not exactly as pictured! Better! WAS $29,995! SALE...
3.9% $
FINAN AVAILABCE LE
24,900! Stk#3772
3.9% $
FINAN AVAILABCE LE
24,995! Stk#3794
3.9% $
FINAN AVAILABCE LE
27,995! Stk#3795
3.9% $
FINAN AVAILABCE LE
27,900! Stk#3744
3.9% $
21,995! Stk#3791
FINAN AVAILABCE LE
OFFERING FINANCE RATES AS LOW AS 1.9%*
3.9% $
28,900! Stk#3748
*UPON CREDIT APPROVAL
FINAN AVAILABCE LE