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Although there might be many beneÀts to running a gondola from Production Way to SFU, TransLink says the running costs are simply too step

The gondola technology on the Whistler Peak 2 Peak has been eyed by proponents as the preferred system to use at SFU.

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Gondola plan won’t fly anytime soon Business case sound, but $12M too expensive: TransLink

the backburner for now, Stewart said. “[TransLink is] going to have to explore signi¿cantly different Wanda Chow options, I think, in order to get wchow@burnabynewsleader.com the local buy-in that they really proposed gondola require to go forward.” zipping people up to Some issues, such as Burnaby Mountain environmental impacts, were in seven minutes flat won’t partly addressed with the be built anytime soon, after report’s choice of the two TransLink announced it isn’t preferred systems, 3S and willing to fund the additional Funitel gondolas. The two cost. systems were deemed to The project has a sound provide “the best performance business case, according due to its high-capacity, allto a report by engineering weather operation combined consultants CH2M Hill. But it with its ability to be built determined it would cost $156 well above the forest and million to build and operate developments, thus reducing TransLink says it would be unwilling to fund the additional cost of a gondola to Burnaby Mountain, as the social and environmental over 25 years compared to it would be $12 million more than bus service to SFU over a 25-year period. $144 million for maintaining impacts.” and expanding the current the SFU bus exchange. region, with about half of that Such systems would require diesel bus operation, an eight per cent “Accordingly, this business case earmarked for south of the Fraser less tree removal with disturbance difference. indicates that the bene¿ts of improved River, and increases in capital funding at ground level to be localized at Acting Burnaby Mayor Dan service exceed costs, making a for road and cycling infrastructure. the towers. Two suppliers consulted Johnston wasn’t surprised by gondola a cost-effective means of But since the business case found also indicated ¿ve towers would be TransLink’s response. meeting existing and future travel the gondola had signi¿cant bene¿ts, required, with speci¿c locations, “They can’t fund what they’re demand and promoting transit usage,” TransLink intends to keep the concept heights and cable pro¿les being having to deliver now, so an said the report. for potential inclusion in a future “somewhat Àexible.” additional project, it may make sense However, TransLink is not strategic transportation plan, it said.

Of the two, 3S, used at the Peak 2 to some people, but it’s $10 million sold on the project. The regional “This will allow time to explore Peak in Whistler, was recommended that they have to come up with that transportation authority said in a ways to close the ¿nancial gap as well by the suppliers for its lower power consumption and larger cabins, they don’t have now.” cover note to the report posted on its as ¿nd suf¿cient funding to support the latter being signi¿cant as the The bene¿ts of a gondola project, website Wednesday that a gondola to the reallocation of Burnaby Mountain population of SFU and the UniverCity including a reduction of at least 6,900 Burnaby Mountain is not in its current buses to improve services in other development is expected to increase tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions, strategic transportation plan. parts of the region,” TransLink said. by 70 per cent over 2007 levels by travel time savings, reduction in “Although CH2M Hill’s business “If and when the project moves 2030. vehicle use and its related operating case analysis found that the concept towards inclusion in a funded plan “It sounds like a really interesting and collision costs, were calculated has considerable merit, it will not be we will return to the community and exciting project with lots of as being valued at more than $500 placed ahead of existing priorities as to explore ways to mitigate the bene¿ts to it,” said SFU spokesman million over 25 years. it would require additional funding. issues that surfaced in our early Don MacLachlan.

A gondola system would also The cost to TransLink of building and consultations.”

While he’s not surprised TransLink operate in a wide range of weather, operating a gondola is $12 million Burnaby-Douglas MP Kennedy isn’t putting it on its current priority including snow, which currently shuts greater than continuing to serve the Stewart said the business case does list, MacLachlan is pleased that the down the bus system to Simon Fraser SFU campus by bus over the next 25 show the concerns he’s been hearing business case now has independent University for an average 10 days a years.” from constituents, such as costs and experts putting numbers and analysis year. Travel times would be cut from TransLink said its approved plan environmental impacts, are valid. to what has just been an idea up until the current 15-minute bus trip to currently includes funding for the Forest Grove residents, who were seven minutes between Production Evergreen SkyTrain line, transit concerned about a loss of privacy, will now.

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A 29-year-old Coquitlam man has been charged in connection with the hitand-run death of a woman in Burnaby almost two years ago.

Vincenzo Moscato Peragine has been charged with failing to remain at the scene of an accident causing death with intent to escape civil or criminal liability.

Virginia Itubay, 73, was struck by a car while crossing Willingdon Avenue at Kitchener Street on Jan. 21, 2010 at about 3:30 p.m. The car Àed the scene and Itubay died the next day of her injuries in hospital.

While they did not see the incident itself, witnesses identiÂżed the suspect vehicle as an older model BMW. In a press conference Tuesday, Burnaby RCMP Insp. Tim Shields said police made a public appeal for information in the case about a month after the crash. Some months afterward WANDA CHOW/BLACK PRESS investigators received a crucial tip that Ria Renouf, niece of hit-and-run victim Virginia Itubay, spoke at a press pointed them to a speciÂżc black 1993 conference Tuesday in Burnaby following the arrest and charging of a suspect in the incident.

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Police located and seized the car about six months ago and after an investigation that involved interviews, surveillance, 1980 and had no children, was a “warm, loving and covert techniques and forensic examination of the happy woman loved dearly by our family,� she said. vehicle, Peragine was arrested. He was formally “Somebody extinguished one of the lights that charged in Vancouver Provincial Court Tuesday made our family shine so brightly in taking her away morning. from us, someone for one moment put darkness in Shields said Peragine our midst. But today is not known to police her light shines a little and alcohol is not brighter in our family believed to have been once again.�

Ria Renouf a factor. The collision The family is I was happy, I was upset, questions of ‘why’ happened in broad came back again ... This morning I woke up and comforted to know that I thought it’s going to be a good day because daylight, on a sunny, the person responsible now we’re starting to get all this closure that clear day. for her death will be held we so desperately wanted. “There is every accountable for their indication to believe that actions, she said. The this tragedy was nothing more than an accident at incident is always in the back of their minds. the time, that there wasn’t any intent on his part,â€? he “It’s in the beginning stages of the Âżnal chapters said. “However, he is charged with leaving the scene of what has been a tough two years,â€? she said, of an accident without rendering assistance in order expressing appreciation for people providing to escape civil or criminal liability.â€? information that led to the arrest.

Finding the suspect vehicle was like â€œÂżnding a “There isn’t even a word to sum up what I felt,â€? needle in a haystack,â€? but information from the she said of learning Monday of the arrest. “I was public helped point police in the right direction. “We happy, I was upset, questions of ‘why’ came back believe there was signiÂżcant damage to the car that again ... This morning I woke up and I thought has been repaired,â€? Shields said. it’s going to be a good day because now we’re Ria Renouf, Itubay’s niece, said it’s believed her starting to get all this closure that we so desperately aunt was heading to her Brentwood-area home from wanted.â€? either church or grocery shopping when she was Peragine’s next court appearance is on Jan. 31 in killed.

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Kids take on LEGO challenge Over 100 children aged nine to 14 from across the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island will try and solve the world’s food safety problems one LEGO block at a time during the FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) LEGO League Season and the FIRST Tech Challenge, at BC Institute of Technology Saturday, Jan. 14, 9:30 to 12 p.m.

The two programs aim to spur an interest in science and technology among school children.

Teams will program LEGO robots to navigate obstacle courses, hit targets, and complete tasks in the most efÂżcient way possible.

This year’s event, which is free to the public, will explore food safety issues and the logistical problems around safe and ef¿cient transportation and distribution of food.

The event will be held in the gymnasium in Building SE16 at BCIT’s Burnaby Campus, 3700 Willingdon Ave., Burnaby.

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Substitute teacher faces sex charges Accused Burnaby man worked in Coquitlam school district Sarah Payne newsroom@burnabynewsleader.com

A girl in Grade 2 at a Coquitlam’s Bramblewood elementary school in 2009 told her mother that her substitute teacher was “kinda weird,” the mother testi¿ed Tuesday.

The trial of Aleksandr Plehanov, a 37-year-old Burnaby resident and former Coquitlam substitute teacher, entered its second week Monday with testimony from two of the ¿ve students allegedly touched, as well as from parents, a teacher and a psychologist.

“She said she had fun that day and... it was weird because all the girls were being called up,” the mother said of her daughter’s report on her school day Oct. 13, 2009. “Mr. P” checked their work and had spinning tops for the kids to play with, a toy that alleged victims from Glen elementary also reported being brought into the classroom by Plehanov.

“I felt she wanted to tell me something... so I kept asking her questions,” the mother testi¿ed.

Her daughter, who is alleged to have witnessed Plehanov

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Former Coquitlam substitute teacher Aleskandr Plehanov.

touching a classmate, told her mother one girl in particular was getting a lot of attention because “she was acting like a baby and he seemed to like that and she sat on his lap.” Alarmed, the woman approached Bramblewood principal Brenda Walker later that week to tell her what had happened.

Both she and her daughter were interviewed in November 2009 by a psychologist hired by School District 43 as part of its internal investigation into the incident but it wasn’t until the following March that they spoke to police.

The woman happened to call an old friend and co-worker on March 10, 2010 just after

that woman’s daughter told her Plehanov had touched her on the bottom that day.

“She was very distraught,” she said of her friend, the mother who ¿rst called police when her daughter, a Grade 3 Glen elementary student, reported the alleged touching.

Earlier Tuesday, the court heard from psychologist Michael Elterman, who had interviewed both the alleged victim from Bramblewood and the witness, as well as their parents. Elterman said the school board asked him to address three speci¿c questions: what the children had reported; his opinion regarding the consistency of each child’s

information; and his opinion on the impact of the incident on each student.

Crown prosecutor Wendy Van Tongeren Harvey noted the contents of his report were not being addressed; rather, his testimony would mainly serve as a bridge between the time the alleged victim reported the incident to her parents in October 2009 and to police in March 2010.

Elterman said the girl was outgoing, relaxed and had no dif¿culty remembering the events of Oct. 13.

The girl’s mother testi¿ed Monday that her daughter, an eight-year-old Grade 2 student at the time, said that her “fun” substitute teacher had let her be his “special helper” and twice had her sit on his lap. She also said he’d rubbed her stomach underneath her shirt, as well as under the waistline of her pants, which she felt was “weird.”

The mom further testi¿ed that on June 8, 2010, she spotted Plehanov in a dark BMW outside her home and called 911.

“I was distressed, scared. I was angry, I was shocked and I feared for my family and my daughter,” the woman said as her voice broke.

When the girl testi¿ed Monday and Tuesday, she admitted she had a hard time remembering what happened that day.

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She told defence lawyer Lisa Jean Helps that she knows she would have told police the truth in her March 2010 statement but in watching that videotaped statement replayed in court this week, it was dif¿cult to know if there were any mistakes.

Her teacher, Lisa White, also took the stand Tuesday, testifying she had taken Oct. 13, 2009 off as an extended Thanksgiving long weekend.

When she returned on Oct. 14, she was shocked to ¿nd the classroom in disarray, with activity supplies left on the tables, items strewn all over the Àoor and papers scattered on her desk.

“I was aghast,” White said, who also testi¿ed that the majority of her class hadn’t completed the work set out in her lesson plan for the day.

Plehanov is facing ¿ve sexual interference and ¿ve sexual assault charges in relation to alleged incidents that took place in three elementary schools dating back to 2008. He also faces one charge of criminal harassment in connection with a June 2010 incident.

Although a Burnaby resident, according to the Burnaby School District, Plehanov has never taught in any SD41 schools.

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Gondola on hold On paper, a proposed gondola up Burnaby Mountain seems like a feasible alternative to the current diesel bus system.

A gondola, like the one used at Whistler’s Peak 2 Peak, between Production Way and the Simon Fraser University bus loop, would be twice as fast, less noisy, less polluting and easily capable of accommodating the projected population growth of SFU and the UniverCity neighborhood.

It has the potential to get more people out of their cars, no longer worried about long lineups and shutdown of bus service whenever it snows. And the buses not used to serve the mountain could then be redeployed elsewhere in a transit system that always seems short of resources.

Engineering consultants believe concerns over environmental impacts can also be accommodated with the right technology—systems like the one used at Peak 2 Peak run higher than other options, and would require only ¿ve towers and far less tree removal.

In short, the consultants believe the business case shows the bene¿ts outweigh the costs.

But in the end, TransLink says the gondola will cost too much—$12 million more than simply maintaining and expanding the diesel bus service over 25 years.

That’s $480,000 per year. More likely, the transportation authority’s response of putting the gondola proposal on the backburner—it says that will give it time to look for ways to close the gap in costs—is less a concern about money and more one of optics.

After all, the gondola isn’t even on TransLink’s strategic transportation plan. Putting it ahead of existing priorities, including improvements in transit service for the long-suffering transit-users south of the Fraser River, just wouldn’t look good.

With more projects on the wishlist than the dollars in the kitty can pay for, commuters to and from Burnaby Mountain will simply have to wait.

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Not threatened, just disappointed Minna Ella chooses to wear the niqab, chooses to cover her entire body, hands included, except for her eyes. The Koran does not say she must do this, it says she must dress modestly by wearing a headscarf. According to a newspaper article, she says “I made my decision on my own … because that’s how I feel comfortable, and it makes me feel closer to my creator.” Fine, but then she makes assumptions about Canadians.

Minna thinks Canadians are threatened by her niqab. I can’t speak for the rest of Canada but I’m not threatened, just disappointed. I don’t think she’s a terrorist, and I don’t think she’s oppressed. I do think she’s a woman who chooses the niqab for personal reasons. And I think she’s wrong to choose it.

But hey, in everyday-down-toSuperstore-to-buy-the-groceries life it doesn’t matter. If she wants to wear a gorilla suit she can wear it. It does matter during a citizenship hearing. Women who choose to immigrate to Canada and choose to become Canadian must now show their faces during

Anne Hopkinson the ceremony. Is that so bad? Will they lose their deep commitment to Islam by unveiling for a short time?

Surely their faith and devotion is stronger than that. The head of the Muslim Canadian congress says the niqab is a cultural custom not a religious tenet.

But Minna wears the niqab every day and everywhere. She is “sad” when people do not interact with her, and hurt when she assumes they think her “less human.” She should dress as a Goth or a punk or a homeless person and see what comments and what dirty looks she gets. Or dress as a 60-year-old woman and become invisible. She makes a statement by her garment; people are likely to respond.

Minna has the opportunity to be part of a very liberal society compared to much of the world,

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yet she makes it harder to do so by choosing to follow the dictates of “some scholars who have made interpretations of the Koran.” And OKAY, she has the right to choose that. Then don’t be naive about the consequences of her choice.

And the government has the right to make laws that serve its purposes. Ottawa has accommodated many religious beliefs and practices. They are willing to include Sikhs in turbans in the RCMP, headscarves on soccer teams, kirpans in graduation ceremonies. Christians wear crosses and Jewish believers wear yarmulkas. We provide private spaces for Muslim women to lift their veils for a drivers licence or passport. The government is willing to go the extra mile for its diverse population. I wonder if the women in niqabs are willing to take a few steps in that direction.

For me, that’s the disappointment factor—the unwillingness.

When I lived in Algiers I was the minority, a blond westerner in a society of mostly veiled women. I interacted with very few in public places; they ignored me

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or didn’t want to be seen talking to a foreigner, an in¿del. Instead, some whispered curses, or nudged me off the sidewalk, or Àicked my shoulder if I wore a sleeveless sundress. So I wore sleeves. In the market it was all men, the women were indoors. In the hammam we were naked together in the steam and baths, and the women were curious, friendly, and relaxed.

The Muslim friends I made wore headscarves and western clothes.

We became friends because I could see their faces and read their responses to my halting Arabic and high school French.

I wonder if Minna Ella, born and raised in Canada, talks to women she doesn’t know in public places.

Does she initiate conversation on public transit or in the library?

Does she know some people can’t tell what she’s saying through the veil? Maybe the barrier she has created is more of a shield than she wants to admit.

Anne Hopkinson is a Burnaby resident still working on the three Rs: reading, writing, and rambling.

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COMMENT Soaring house prices highlight unfair tax system With the arrival of my assessment notice I now ¿nd that my house and lot are valued at just over one million dollars. That means that if I sell it I will have made a pro¿t of over $800,000, free of any tax. This is roughly the same amount that I was paid for my last 11 years of teaching and research at SFU, an amount on which I did pay tax. Isn’t this all wrong? Isn’t this part of what the Occupy movement is all about? I was taxed on money earned by working hard, yet a similar amount of unearned money, money obtained by doing nothing, goes untaxed. I am sure there are many millions of people in this country who would love to get $800,000 tax free without working for it, but won’t.

I know one cannot create a perfectly fair society but this is just one example of a system that is grossly unfair.

David Huntley Burnaby

EDUCATION KEY TO HELPING FIRST NATIONS YOUTH SUCCEED One hundred and Âżfty years ago, the Government of the then-Province of Canada committed itself to a mistake. That mistake was the residential school system for First Nations youth, and for over a century these schools caused undue and unnecessary harm to the families that were required to board their students at these institutions. With poor execution and not the best of intentions, the actions of the government failed to accomplish the goals of assimilating First Nations people into Canadian culture, and it also failed to help these youths gain the skills needed to succeed once they left those schools.

Even though the Âżnal school closed in 1996, and the vast majority a generation before that, we still feel the effects. Graduation rates for First Nations students continue to be

far below the national average, and Attawaspiskat has shown us all that the reserves are not uniformly succeeding as adequate places to live either. Something has to change. As a society, we cannot keep accepting the idea that entire generations of First Nations youth are unable to graduate and support themselves and their families.

To that end, we need to look at the issue that many of us already know is the key to future success, and it’s an issue that the government and First Nations groups are both wary of getting involved with. We need to start talking seriously about education again. When we have a provincial government that cheers when First Nations graduation rates increase to 51 per cent, we know the system is broken and cannot be ¿xed simply by throwing more money at it, or by changing the way we measure success. We need a massive reform of the

system, done right across the country, in a way that ensures meaningful consultation with First Nations at every step of the process.

The provinces have shown us the way. Nova Scotia and New Brunswick have systems in place that allow local First Nations bands to pool resources and have reserve schools completely following the provincial curriculums, with the proper staff and materials to accomplish those goals. This is an excellent start, and the statistics speak for themselves in those two provinces. We need to consider something like this, but on a national scale.

Trevor Ritchie Burnaby

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In four years of collecting, Greg Freeman has amassed about 350 books in a rare book collection that last year earned him second place in a national book collecting contest.

His focus is on Tudor and Stuart books and documents, from 16th and 17th century England.

In between working part-time at Companion Books in North Burnaby, the Surrey resident searches for his treasures and reads them, works with hefty titles such as “The Historie of the Counsel of Trent: Containing Eight Books,” and “A True Account and Declaration of the Horrid Conspiracy Against the Late King” (1685).

It’s an impressive hobby for Freeman, 26, not only because of his youth but for the fact he “barely graduated high school.”

A selection of books and documents from his collection are currently on display at the special collections library at Simon Fraser University’s Burnaby campus until Jan. 20.

He said he just “kept buying older and older books and just ended up collecting.” He’s “grown up in the church” and his interest in theology and history led him to focus on writers of the English Reformation period, when religion was a common subject for writers.

His favourite is a 1607 Geneva Bible which makes up the majority of the text of the King James Bible, today’s standard English translation, which followed. “I read from it every day.”

Freeman said some of the items in his collection have cost him in the four ¿gures.

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When asked if he wears white gloves while reading the antiques, he said with a sheepish laugh, “I suppose I should be wearing them but I don’t. I read them very carefully, of course, but basically as any other book.”

While the printing press was invented in the mid-1400s, most of the books and documents in his collection were still handmade—hand printed on paper made of cotton rags (much more durable than today’s wood-¿bre paper) in bindings of leather, sheepskin or vellum.

Freeman said he revamped his collection after not winning a prize two years ago at the ¿rst national book collecting contest, which is for Canadians under 30.

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Clark and Community, Sport and Cultural Development Minister Ida Chong released Triplett’s report Wednesday, and promised to keep working on a way to provide multi-year funding for community groups instead of making them apply every year for grants.

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NDP critic Shane Simpson said Wednesday that Triplett’s effort to hear from community groups was sincere, but Clark has essentially ignored it. “[Clark] has expanded the eligibility, but not increased the size of the pot, so there will essentially be more groups looking for a smaller pot of money,” Simpson said.

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He was “quite surprised” by his second place showing this time around.

Freeman is considering going back to school and is interested in attending the Rare Book School at the University of Virginia, “but trying to get up the money for that sort of thing is pretty dif¿cult.”

So far, selling some of his rare books is not something he’s willing to consider.

“I’d probably rather keep my books, actually. I’ll have to ¿nd another way for ¿nancing.”

Eric Swanick, head of SFU’s special collections library, said he put on the display of Freeman’s collection as a result of his role as a director for the W.A. Deacon Foundation, one of the sponsors of the collecting contest along with the Bibliographical Society of Canada.

“It’s always good to have a new crop of book collectors to come along,” Swanick said, noting special collections libraries are often the ultimate bene¿ciaries of such hobbyists.

Book collecting was much more common as a hobby at one time, he said, noting people are often drawn by the “excitement of the chase.”

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Langley condos provide sacred decor A lot of thought goes into the design of a home development, but one condo project in Langley has taken it to the next level.

Elements, from Sandhill Development, has adopted the concept of sacred geometry, which assigns meaning and significance to shapes and proportions found in nature, as a guiding principle behind its interior design.

Sacred geometry has been used to plan religious buildings for thousands of years.

It takes natural shapes – like hexagons and curves – and brings them into structures.

Danielle Lareau, principal designer at Vancouver’s Giraffe Design, took charge at Elements, using curves, lines and colours to mirror the natural world.

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This space, symbolized by three wavy lines, is the opposite of the gold lobby. The silver building sustains the theme with its square wall decor and harder-edged seating.

Lareau says the design at Elements is meant to balance both masculine and feminine aspects, bringing harmony to the space.

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Buyers are sure to be lining up to take a look at Alexandra Gate, opening soon in a prime location in Richmond.

Built specifically to be a groundoriented development, buyers at Alexandra Gate will feel an immediate sense of peace and safety as soon as they set foot on the property.

“It’s set up to (have) a more pedestrian-friendly feel,” says Steveston Real Estate president Sean Lawson. “It makes for a more appealing sense of community.”

The 193 homes are split into a mix of sleek two-storey city homes and stylish urban condominiums. The city homes provide the bottom two levels of the four-storey buildings, while the condos fill the upper floors. Thus, city home buyers will have their own private double garage and front door access.

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TransLink seeks 12.5 per cent fare hike Regulator wants justiÀcation, comment Jeff Nagel jnagel@blackpress.ca

TransLink has applied to raise transit fares an average of 12.5 per cent in January 2013 and this time the planned increases are to hit all riders.

If approved, cash fares would rise 25 to 50 cents to between $2.75 for one zone and $5.50 for three zones.

A book of 10 pre-paid one-zone FareSaver tickets would rise $2.50 to $23.50, while a three-zone book would climb $5 to $47.

Monthly passes would cost $91

for one zone (up $10); $124 for or two zones (up $14); or $170 for three zones (up $19.)

Concession fares would also go up.

The last across-the-board fare increase was in 2008, while a 2010 hike for monthly pass and FareSavers kept cash fares frozen.

The increases would generate an extra $48 million in 2013 to help fund transit expansion plans passed last year with the approval of Metro Vancouver mayors.

But TransLink Commissioner Martin Crilly, TransLink’s independent regulator, has the power to veto the fare hike and is taking

a hard look at the justi¿cation and whether the transportation authority has done enough to increase ef¿ciency.

“What we’re probing for is any evidence we can ¿nd that TransLink can actually manage with less revenue than is in its

plans currently – including the fare increase – and still deliver all the projects and services that are in its approved plans,” Crilly said.

He could reduce the fare hike if he judges TransLink can make do with less or ¿nd more money elsewhere.

The commissioner is calling for the public to comment on the proposed increase by by emailing comments@translinkcommission. org by Feb. 15. TransLink says it hasn’t decided what measures or service cuts it would impose if the increase isn’t approved.

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What Parents Need to Know Dear Parents, The Foundation Skills Assessment (FSA), given to Grade 4 and 7 students, does not count towards your childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s marks. The results do not activelysupport your childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s learning. s &3! TESTS ARE EXPENSIVE AND WASTE MONEY AT A TIME when cuts are being made. s &3! TESTS DO NOT HELP STUDENTS LEARN OR TEACHERS TEACH s &3! TESTS TAKE VALUABLE TIME AWAY FROM MORE MEANINGFUL LEARNING s 4HE DATA DOES NOT PROVIDE REAL HELP TO STUDENTS

parents, or schools. s 4HE RESULTS ARE MISUSED TO RANK SCHOOLS AND PROMOTE privatization.

Teachers in Burnaby recommend that you write a letter TO YOUR SCHOOL PRINCIPAL OR DETACH THE FOLLOWING LETTER

REQUESTING THAT YOUR CHILD BE EXEMPTED FROM THE &3!

To learn more about your childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s progress and the real assessments done in the classroom, talk to her or his teacher.

A message from the Burnaby Teachersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Association Please detach and use the letter to request that your Grade 4 or 7 child be withdrawn from the January and February 2012 FSA testing.

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he Burnaby Arts Council (BAC) is gearing up for a productive and challenging 2012. Helping out will be our new arts coordinator Linda Lewis. Some of you may already know Linda from her involvement with the Potterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Guild of British Columbia and the Gallery of British Columbia Ceramics.

One of the Âżrst orders of business for winter 2012 is the Directorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Art Show. Several BAC directors are skilled artists in their own right, and from Tuesday Jan. 10 to Saturday, Feb. 4 they will be displaying their works at the Deer Denise Jeffrey Lake Gallery.

Brian Daniel, Farhad Sadeghi Amin, Irene McCutcheon, Sophie St-Pierre and Bill Thomson are among the members showing a wide spectrum of paintings, photographs, sculptures and ceramics. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday to Saturday. The opening reception for the Directorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Art Show is on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2-4 p.m. and the public is invited to attend.

PHOTO BY THE ARTIST Looking forward, we at BAC are planning Rake Man by Bill Thomson, found and recycled object the annual Celebration of Spring group show in mask.

April at the Deer Lake Gallery. Watch for further information in next monthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s column which will show but planning is already under way for the 2012 include details on how to submit your entries for event. consideration in the show.

We are always looking for new members to This summer will see the reintroduction of the contribute energy and ideas to our projects. Anyone Burnaby Artists Studio Tour which was last held interested in volunteering for any aspect of the in 2009. We are considering a number of different planning process associated with upcoming arts formats for the tour and will release details soon on events and initiatives is invited to contact the BAC how to participate as an artist or as an art enthusiast. ofÂż ce at info@burnabyartscouncil.org, or phone 604 Also returning will be our fabulous Summer Student 298 7322.

Theatre Program in partnership with Langaraâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Studio 58 featuring actors who produce and perform Denise Jeffrey is a member an original play for children in local parks and of the Burnaby Arts Council. community centres.

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Tenugui-Design Excellence in Japanese Daily Life: Showcasing the roots of the unique art form of designing the multi-purpose traditional textile. When: Jan. 13 to March 24. Where: National Nikkei Museum & Heritage Centre, 6688 Southoaks Crescent, Burnaby. Info: 604-777-7000 or www.jcnm.ca.

The Heritage Life Drawing Society is at a new location, 50 Lorne St., just below Douglas College in New Westminster.

The society offers artists of all levels and backgrounds the opportunity to practice the art of life drawing with a professional model. Bring own supplies, including easels. When: Every Sunday, 6 to 9 p.m. Cost: $11 members, $14 non-members; Info: herirtagelifedrawing.com or Gillian 604-524-0638.

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The Burnaby Arts Council Stars of Tomorrow talent showcase has been postponed until February.

Submit application forms, available at burnabyartscouncil. org or call 604-298-7322 for more info.

Chronicles of Form and Space: Works on Paper by Takao Tanabe: A retrospective on the 60-year career of renowned BC painter Takao Tanabeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, featuring drawings and watercolours dating from the late 1940s to the present day. When: until Jan.

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, 604-515-0371 or Sheila, 604-4367709.

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.

CLUBS & GROUPS Burnaby Historical Society meets the second Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at Burnaby Village Museum.

Visitors and new members are always welcome. Where: 6501 Deer Lake Ave., Burnaby.

Rotary Club of Burnaby Deer Lake: Come to the Thursday breakfast meetings. When: 7:15 a.m. Where: Eagle Creek Restaurant, at Burnaby Mountain Golf Course, 7600 Halifax St. Info: www.rotaryburnabydeerlake. org, Janice, 604-420-0038.

Friday, January 13, 2012 NewsLeader A21

Big gain in home starts unlikely to repeat Steady 2012 predicted province’s target of April 2013.

Buyers of more expensive after 17 per cent climb

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. homes priced above the HST In contrast, just 3,686 detached rebate threshold can avoid the houses were started last year Jeff Nagel seven per cent provincial tax down, 19 per cent from more than jnagel@blackpress.ca portion if they wait until the HST 4,500 in 2010.

Housing starts jumped 17 per is repealed and B.C. returns to a Surrey’s single detached house cent last year in Metro Vancouver provincial sales tax along with the starts fell to 1,091 from more than as buyer interest improved and federal GST. 1,900 but the drop was more than builders responded by launching Simpson said that’s also offset by increased multi-family new projects. prompting some home owners to construction.

The 17,867 new starts across delay major renovations.

“Solid market trends and the region was about 2,600 higher “It’s still a concern,” he said of a more positive economic than 2010 and more than twice the HST, but added it no longer outlook compared to a year ago as many as in 2009, when the seems to be the ¿rst question have provided the impetus for construction industry swooned prospective buyers ask. developers to undertake larger amid the global ¿nancial projects,” Adamache said. crisis.

Richmond and Surrey “The bounce back has both saw 1,000 more multiPeter Simpson been very dramatic,” family units started in 2011 People buying homes realize if they wait than the previous year.

Greater Vancouver Home the savings in HST could conceivably be Builders’ Association Richmond saw the biggest offset by higher housing prices and higher president and CEO Peter growth surge, with starts interest rates down the road.

Simpson said. up 86 per cent, followed by He expects 2012 to be a “People buying homes realize North Vancouver with a gain of “steady as she goes year” with out if they wait the savings in HST 81 per cent and Langley up 41 any huge spikes or drops. could conceivably be offset by per cent.

Builders are still being higher housing prices and higher The most starts in the region cautious, he said, because they interest rates down the road.” were recorded in Surrey and have no control over whether Almost 80 per cent of the new Vancouver – both had just interest rates climb or if there’s units started last year were in over 3,800 starts – followed by more global economic turbulence. multi-family developments, up Richmond at 2,636, Burnaby at Another area of uncertainty from 70 per cent in 2010.

1,611 and Coquitlam at 1,442. remains the dismantling of the “Multi-family starts fueled Further east in the Fraser harmonized sales tax (HST), growth in new home construction Valley, Abbotsford saw a four per which Simpson said he wishes in 2011,” said Robyn Adamache, cent increase in starts to 537. would happen faster than the senior market analyst for the

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Opportunity for Public Comment On Proposed Increases in Transit Fares for 2013 TransLink seeks to raise all transit fares in 2013. For example: Current

Proposed 2013

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Raising some fares more than an average of 2% per year, as above, requires approval by the independent Regional Transportation Commissioner. TransLink’s service and financial plans assume revenue from such increases, plus funds from new sources to be identified, plus higher regional fuel taxes approved in 2011.

In weighing his decision on fares, due March 27, 2012, the Commissioner is now probing TransLink’s cost-efficiency.

The Commissioner invites your comments

by February 15, 2012.

For more information, visit www.translinkcommission.org.

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Friday, January 13, 2012 NewsLeader A23

SPORTS

Palidwor joins Bellies

Former Burnaby Lakers head coach Sheldon Palidwor has joined the New Westminster Salmonbellies coaching staff for the 2012 Western Lacrosse Association season.

He will serve as an assistant to head coach Ken Thomas.

Palidwor played his minor lacrosse in New West and was a star on the Jr. â&#x20AC;&#x2122;Bellies, and was selected by the senior club in the Âżrst round of the 1993 WLA draft.

He replaces Troy Poelzer, who has resigned his assistant coaching duties but will continue with the club in an offĂ&#x20AC;oor role. Palidwor has been an advisor to the coaching staff and team executive for the past two seasons. â&#x20AC;˘ The WLA will be a part of the new Lacrosse Radio Network which was ofÂżcially announced on Monday.

The online network will feature shows, stories and game action from around the lacrosse world, including the National Lacrosse League, Major League Lacrosse and Canadian box lacrosse leagues. It can be found at BlogTalkRadio.com/LacrosseRadio and InLaxWeTrust.com.

New Westminster forward Mackenzie Larsen tries to escape the check of Burnaby Devils defender Vincent Iorio in the Ă&#x20AC;rst half of their PaciĂ&#x20AC;c Coast Field Lacrosse League match at the new turf Ă&#x20AC;eld in Queenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Park on Saturday.

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Clan women split I-5 road trip New Westminsterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Kia Van Laare scored 19 points but it wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t enough to prevent a 64-57 loss by the SFU Clan to the Saint Martinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Saints on Saturday in Lacey, WA. The setback left the Clan with a split of their two-game swing down the I-5. Thursday they defeated the Western Oregon Wolves 66-53 in Monmouth.

Against the Saints, SFU fell behind early then exchanged the lead with Saint Martinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a number of times until Van Laare hit a threepointer to put the Clan up by two with 16:48 to play in the Âżrst half. They held that lead for just over seven minutes, when the Saints regained the advantage which they were able

to build to Âżve points at half time, 32-27.

SFU was able to tie the score twice in the Âżrst four minutes of the second half, but that was as close as theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d get. Marelle Moehrle sank a pair of free throws with 14 minutes left in the half to put St. Martinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in front for good. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s always difÂżcult to win games on the road,â&#x20AC;? said SFU head coach Bruce Langford in a release. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You need to outwork your opponent and you need the breaks to go your way, which they didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t for us.â&#x20AC;?

But they did in the Âżrst game of their road trip, as they led the Wolves right from the opening tip-off. Nayo Rainock-Ekunwe led

the Clan with 18 points and 13 rebounds.

Krista Collins scored 12 points and Chelsea Reist had 10.

The split leaves the Clan with eight wins and Âżve losses heading into a pair of home games against Alaskan opponents. SFU hosted Alaska Anchorage on Thursday, and Alaska Fairbanks visits the West Gym on Saturday.

Turnovers cost men The long bomb and an inability to hang onto the ball themselves sank the SFU Clan menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s basketball team, which suffered their third straight loss, 90-68 to the Saint Martinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

Saints on Saturday.

The Saints connected on Âżve straight three-point attempts and converted 15 Clan turnovers to 25 points on the scoreboard to roll to victory. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We traded baskets with them too often and didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t make enough defensive stops,â&#x20AC;? said SFU guard John Bantock in a release.

The Clan, who have yet to win a Great Northwest Athletic Conference game in Âżve starts, played the Alaska Anchorage Seawolves on Thursday and theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll face the Alaska Fairbanks Nanooks on Saturday. sports@burnabynewsleader.com

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SFU Philosophers’ Cafe: Moderators Mano Daniel and Shula Gribov, who teach philosophy and humanities at Douglas College, lead a discussion on “the needs of strangers.” Everyone welcome, registration and experience not required. Free admission. When: Wednesday, Jan. 18, 7-9 p.m.

Where: The Heritage Grill, 447 Columbia St., New Westminster. Info: 778-782-5215 or www. philosopherscafe.net.

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The Clef Society of Burnaby will hold its first concert of 2012 on Sunday, Jan. 15 at 2 p.m. at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, Room 103, 6450 Deer Lake Avenue, Burnaby. Admission is $10 and free to the Clef Society members. The program consists of the students of the Lorraine Ambrose Piano Studio.

One of the piano students is Natalie Lo who will also play the yang zin, a Chinese percussion instrument made of ivory and carved wood.

Natalie is a languages student at UBC and was a big hit the last time she appeared for the clef society.

Write From the Heart: Vancouver’s Ruth Kozak has been teaching writing classes since 1994 including travel, novel, creative writing and memoirs. Cost: $5 drop-in fee. When: Mondays, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Where: Waves Coffee Shop, Back Room, 715 Columbia St. (at Begbie St.), New Westminster.

Burnaby Historical Society: Guests speakers. Visitors welcome. When: Meets the second Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. Where: Carousel Building, Burnaby Village Museum, 6501 Deer lake Ave. Info: 604-2974565.

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: 604-297-4453.

Send Datebook submissions to newsroom@burnabynewsleader.com or newsroom@newwestnewsleader. com. Datebook runs as space allows in print on Wednesdays and Fridays— more events available online 24/7.

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Please see map for more details.

For more information on this project, please visit: bchydro.com/new_westminster or contact: Lesley Wood, BC Hydro Capital Projects Communications Phone: 604 623 4472 Email: stakeholderengagement@bchydro.com

For 50 years, BC Hydro has been providing clean, reliable electricity to our customers. Today we are planning for the next 50 years by investing in new projects, upgrading existing facilities and working with our customers to conserve energy through Power Smart.

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Learn more at bchydro.com/regeneration50

New Westminster Secondary School Class of 1982 is organizing its 30th reunion for Saturday, May 12, 2012.

Info: www.nwssclassof82.com.

Burnaby International Folk Dancers: Learn folk dances from around the world in a friendly club environment.

New dances taught every night, all levels welcome, no partner needed.

Cost: $4 drop-in, first night free.

When: every Tuesday, 7- 9:30 p.m.

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British Columbia Boys Choir: The British Columbia Boys Choir offers its successful SongWave 2012 Boys Singing Program in Burnaby for boys that love to sing ages 7-12 with unchanged voices. Boys are recommended to the SongWave Program by their music teacher.

When: Runs for six weeks from Jan. 18 to Feb. 22 on Wednesdays from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Where: Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, Burnaby. Info: 1-888-909-8282 or www.bcboyschoir. org.

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Plus-Size Swimming: Join a small group of plus-size women who rent a Burnaby public pool on Saturday mornings to paddle around, swim lengths, float and relax in private.

Info: Gertie, 604-737-7830 or Lynne,604-526-9488.

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COFFEEwith Andrew Wong connects with community Wild Rice owner wooed out of Gastown to New West

of visits to New West to get to know the community won him over.

What he discovered was a striking ndrew Wong is building his similarity to his current situation on Pender customer base one greeting, Street, tight knit communities with deep one handshake, one glowing historical roots being rediscovered by young endorsement on Twitter at a time. In the urbanites. Gastown is now a cauldron for month since he first opened the doors to new, exciting restaurants; New West is, his second Wild Rice restaurant, in New arguably, on the cusp of its own urban Westminsterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s River Market, heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been renaissance. learning the importance of connecting Growing up in a three-generation with his new community. household in East Vancouver, Wong â&#x20AC;&#x153;Good word of mouth developed his appreciation is so important,â&#x20AC;? says for simple, healthy Chinese Wong, 42. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If people come food from his grandmother. here and have a good While his immigrant meal, a good experience, parents worked multiple theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll tell their friends jobs, he hung out with his or neighbours and sure grandmother, tending to the photo@newwestnewsleader.com enough, those people will expansive vegetable garden be here the next weekend.â&#x20AC;? that Âżlled their backyard.

Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s why heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s such a visible presence After they harvested the various crops, he at the latest addition to the River Marketâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s stood by her side as she turned them into â&#x20AC;&#x153;Food 360â&#x20AC;? concept, greeting customers at tasty meals. the door, chatting them up in the dining room, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I thought it was a great way to hang out even pitching in serving when an extra hand with an adult, it was an activity,â&#x20AC;? says Wong. is needed. And heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s loving every minute of it. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I learned about the vegetables. I learned how After 10 years of serving urban diners on to take food from the garden and prepare it.â&#x20AC;? the edge of Vancouverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Gastown, Wong It also ingrained in him a cooking never envisioned himself a suburbanite. philosophy that stayed with him through It was the persistence of a loyal customer, studies at the old Pierre Dubrulle Culinary Mark Shieh, who runs the River Market, that School, his Âżrst restaurant venture on Main convinced him the time was right to take Street and this founding of Wild Rice in his Asian fusion cuisine east. But a number 2001.

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Andrew Wong takes a break between lunch and dinner seatings at Wild Rice in the River Market at Westminster Quay.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cooking is simple,â&#x20AC;? says Wong. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You cook whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in your neighbourhood. You cook what you can get.â&#x20AC;? .That means the pork at Wild Rice comes from Vancouver Island and the Fraser Valley, the beef is raised in Pemberton, duck is sourced from Yarrow and the produce is grown in Richmond and Langley. Even the dumpling wrappers are produced locally, from a small shop on Powell Street.

SUPPORT GROUPS B u r n a by P r o s t a t e Cancer Support Awareness Group: Meetings are held the 1st Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. 12 noon at the Burnaby General Hospital, 3935 Kincaid St., second Floor Education Room â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Aâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. At these meetings we try to create awareness, provide support and educate about Prostate Cancer. Info: Ian, 604421-8813 or ibbaxter@ telus.net.

Burnaby Family Place offers parent and child drop-in Mondays through Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. for parents with children aged 0-5 years.

Meet other parents, and learn about community events, etc. Info, Kelly Gardner at 604-2995112. Burnaby Family Place is at 410 Clare Ave.

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Call Eve or Cheryl for your personal tour

Keeping it local comes at a price though, on the menu and in vigilance to Âżnding the right suppliers who can meet his needs. But, he says, the extra cost and effort are worth it. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s too much processed food in North America,â&#x20AC;? says Wong. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not trying to be trendy, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re just trying to give whole, healthy food to our customers.â&#x20AC;?

And a reason to invite their friends and neighbours.

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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS 21

COMING EVENTS

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21st Century Flea Market. Jan15th 10am-3pm. Croation Cultural Cntr 3250 Commercial Dr,Vanc. Adm $5

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DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

EDUCATION

Req’d F/T, Hours: 5pm-1am.

Competitive starting salary Must have own transp, fast & accurate data entry, 50 wpm or better, aptitude for math & good comm skills, both written & verbal are a must. Drop off resume in person to: Ken Yee at Vitran Express, 10077 Grace Road, Surrey, BC, (2nd flr), btwn 5-6pm, Mon-Fri. No phone calls, please.

Drivers & Owner / Operators Req’d

LOST AND FOUND

FOUND: small Years Eve, (604)524-6770

gold ring, New Queensborough.

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VACATION SPOTS

PALM SPRINGS CALIFORNIA affordable 2 bdrm, 2 bath Condo.

Monthly rental - Available NOW. Fully furnished. Sunny, mountain view, patio, pool. high-speed internet. FREE Phn. Call 609-351-1388 www.bestpalmspringscondo.com

CHILDREN

For flat deck and heavy haul divisions of a busy Langley based co. Trucks available for lease to own. Must have previous exp.

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Fax resume to: 604-888-2987 or e-mail: hr@shadowlines.com

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108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS to Every Hunter in BC! Advertise in The BC Hunting Regulations Synopsis 2012-2014 publication.

Increased circulation 250,000 copies! Tremendous Reach, Two Year Edition!

Contact Annemarie at 1 800 661 6335 or hunt@blackpress.ca

FOSTER/SOCIAL CARE

HIGHWAY TRUCK LOW BED DRIVER

for Dorman Timber Location Harrison Mills, must have a minimum of five years low bedding exp.

Hauling various types of logging equipment in the Fraser Valley.

Some great kids aged 12 to 18 who need a stable, caring home for a few months. Are you looking for the opportunity to do meaningful, fulfilling work?

PLEA Community Services is looking for qualified applicants who can provide care for youth in their home on a full-time basis or on weekends for respite.

Training, support and remuneration are provided.

Funding is available for modifications to better equip your home. A child at risk is waiting for an open door.

Competitive Wages!

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

E-mail: mikayla. tamihilog@shaw.ca or Fax: 604-796-0318 Advertise across the lower mainland in the 17 best-read community newspapers.

ON THE WEB: bcclassified.com

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Make it yours.

Call 604-708-2628 www.plea.bc.ca

EDUCATION

Become a Psychiatric Nursetrain locally via distance education, local and/or regional clinical placements and some regional classroom delivery. Wages start at $30.79/hr to $40.42/hr. This 23 month program is recognized by the CRPNBC. Gov’t funding may be available.

Toll-free 1-87-STENBERG www.stenbergcollege.com

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ALBERTA earthmoving company requires a Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic. You will work in a modern shop and also have mechanics truck for field work. The job is at Edson, Alberta. We require that you have experience on Cat crawlers and or Deere excavators. Call Lloyd at (780)723-5051.

CARRIERS NEEDED

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YOUTH and ADULTS

Deliver newspapers (2x per week) on Wednesdays and Fridays in your area. Papers are dropped off at your home with the flyers pre-inserted!

Advertising Sales Consultant The Award-Winning Outlook newspaper has an outstanding opportunity for a full-time sales person.

The successful candidate must have the ability to build relationships with clients and offer superior customer service. The winning candidate will be a team player and will be called upon to grow an existing account list with an aggressive cold calling mandate. The ability to work in an extremely fast-paced environment with a positive attitude is a must.

The candidate will have two years of sales experience, preferably in the advertising industry. The position offers a great work environment with a competitive salary, commission plan and strong benefits package.

The Outlook is part of Black Press, Canada’s largest independent print media company with more than 170 community, daily and urban newspapers across Canada and the United States.

Please submit your resume with cover letter by Friday, January 20, 2012.

To: Publisher, The Outlook publisher@northshoreoutlook.com fax: 604 903-1001 #104 – 980 West 1st Street North Vancouver, BC V7P 3N4

SALES

SALES ASSOCIATES

Exp’d TRUCK DRIVER wanted for BC runs. Exc wages, benefits & equipment + weekends home. Fax or email resume & drivers abstract 604-513-8004 or tridem@telus.net

NEW MONTESSORI DAYCARENOW OPEN. CALL 604.522.1586, edithsmontessori.com

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NIGHT BILLER

DRIVER. COMPANY EXPANDING. Looking for Class 1 driver who can cross border and go into ports, preferably with 1 year flat deck exp.

Serious replies only. Fax resume & abstract to 604-853-4179.

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Call Christy 604-436-2472 for available routes email Email circulation@burnaby newsleader.com

For boutique located in Surrey.

Excellent wages.

Full time and Part time positions available.

Knowledge of Punjabi / Hindi an asset.

Call 604-323-3636 or apply in person at: Unit 104 - 8312 - 128 St.

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YELLOW PAGES PHONE BOOKS Mature persons with car or truck to deliver Yellow Pages™ Telephone Directories in the Vancouver area.

Call 1-800-661-1910 or 604-421-9171

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

Fraser Valley Area. Must have valid BC drivers licence.

Competitive Wages & Benefits After 3 mos.

Please fax 604-796-0314 or e-mail: mikayla.tamihilog@shaw.ca

M I L LW R I G H T / M E C H A N I C REQUIRED – Full time position. Vancouver Island Chip Plant. Welding experience an asset. Union wage, full benefit package.

Please contact joanne.stone @dctchambers.com

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LEGAL SERVICES

AVOID BANKRUPTCY - SAVE UP TO 70% Of Your Debt.

One affordable monthly payment, interest free. For debt restructuring on YOUR terms, not your creditors.

Call 1-866-690-3328 or see web site: www.4pillars.ca

CRIMINAL RECORD?

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com

1-8-NOW-PARDON (1-866-972-7366) RemoveYourRecord.com

NEED CASH TODAY? ✓ Do you Own a Car? ✓ Borrow up to $20000.00 ✓ No Credit Checks! ✓ Cash same day, local office www.REALCARCASH.com

604-777-5046

Guaranteed Record Removal since 1989. Confidential, Fast, & Affordable. Our A+BBB Rating assures EMPLOYMENT & TRAVEL FREEDOM. Call for FREE INFO. BOOKLET

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ELECTRICAL

ELECTRICIAN. Licensed, local.

Low cost. Big&small jobs. Renov. & panel change expert. 604-374-0062 NEW WEST ELECTRICIAN Small Jobs. Renovations, Panels.

Elec. Heat, Lighting, Repairs.

Call (604)591-7621

YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899

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CONCRETE & PLACING

PLACING & Finishing * Forming * Site Prep, old concrete removal * Excavation & Reinforcing * Re-Re Specialists 32 Years Exp. Free Estimates.

Call: Rick (604) 202-5184

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TRADES, TECHNICAL

HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC for busy logging company in the

DRYWALL

ARCO DRYWALL Ltd. Board, Tape Texture, Frame. New & Reno’s. 20 yrs exp, free est Mike 604-825-1500

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REGISTER FOR ANY SPROTT-SHAW COMMUNITY COLLEGE PROGRAM BETWEEN DECEMBER 1, 2011 - FEBRUARY 29, 2012

Position Available Machinist/ Machine Fitter Industrial Equipment Manufacturing Ltd. designs and manufactures bulk materials handling equipment typically used in mining, forestry and oil sands. The business has been in operation since 1955 and is located in the Port Kells area of Surrey.

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TOWARDS TUITION LEARN MORE AT: SPROTTSHAW.COM/GIFT

The successful candidate will have considerable experience assembling machinery, bearing assemblies, and shrink fitting.

To apply submit resume by Email to jwurz@iem.ca or fax to 604-513-9905

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PERSONAL SERVICES

*Conditions apply

WAREHOUSE

WAREHOUSE PERSON Distributor of educational products, located in Surrey requires a full time shipper/receiver. Training available.

Starting wage $12/hr.

Fax resume to 604-576-2777 or email: nairn.m@telus.net

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ALTERNATIVE HEALTH

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EDUCATION/TUTORING

Mon.- Fri. 8 am - 4 pm .

COMPUTER NETWORKING course to become NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR - individual and small-group - hands-on CISCO training - 6-months after-course support - register: www.router-online.com

Call our New West Campus:

604-520-3900

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GARDENING

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 288

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

HOME REPAIRS

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604-575-5555 Toll-Free 1-866-575-5777

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

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HANDYPERSONS

Re-roofing, Repair & New Roof Specialists. Work Guar. WCB.10% Senior’s. 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

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

Roofing Experts. 778-230-5717 Repairs/Re-Roof/New Roofs. All work Gtd. Free Est. Call Frank.

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Local & Long Distance

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

$45/Hr

From 1, 3, 5, 7,10 Ton Trucks Licenced ~ Reliable ~ 1 to 3 Men Free estimate/Seniors discount Residential~Commercial~Pianos

HOME IMPROVEMENTS Carpentry, painting, drywall, tiles Quality work - reasonable price Martin 604-521-8715

RUBBISH REMOVAL

bradsjunkremoval.com

Haul Anything...

But Dead Bodies!!

604-537-4140

604.

SPARTAN Moving Ltd. Fast & Reliable. Insured Competitive rates. Wknd Specials.

Call Frank: (604) 435-8240

220.JUNK(5865)

RECYCLE-IT! Top Written

Quality Painting.

Guarantee.

Free

JUNK REMOVAL Recycled Earth Friendly • Electronics • Appliances • Old Furniture • Construction • Yard Waste • Concrete • Drywall • Junk • Rubbish • Mattresses

Swiss Mountain pups, short-hair, family raised, gentle, vet chck, dewormed. Ready. 604-795-7662

604.587.5865

www.recycleitcanada.ca Running this ad for 7yrs

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SUNDECKS

PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $269, 2 coats any colour

WE’RE ON THE WEB www.bcclassified.com

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HELP WANTED

(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

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HELP WANTED

Advertising Sales Representative

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AUCTIONS STORAGE AUCTION

Annacis Lock-Up Storage Depot 555 Derwent Way, Delta, BC 604-527-0388 A sale will take place at the storage facility on Wednesday, January 18th 2012. Viewing will be 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Sealed bids will be opened at 1:30 p.m. Bids are for the entire contents of each locker.

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FERTILIZERS

WEED FREE Mushroom Manure.

13 yards - $160 or Well Rotted 10 yards - $180. 604-856-8877

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FURNITURE

Aluminum patio cover, sunroom, gates, alum roof. 604-521-2688 www.PatioCoverVancouver.com

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TREE SERVICES A1-TRI-CRAFT Tree Serv.

Dangerous tree removal, spiral pruning hedge trimming, stump grinding, topping.

Insured, WCB Free Est Arborist Reports

Andrew 604-618-8585 $ Best Rates $

Black Press has over 170 community newspapers across Canada and the United States and for the proven candidate the opportunities are endless.

Please submit your resume with a cover letter by 5:00 pm Friday, January 27, 2012 to: Carly Ferguson, Advertising & Creative Services Manager Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows News 22328 - 119th Avenue Maple Ridge, BC V2X 2Z3 or by email: admanager@mapleridgenews.com

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TRANSPORTATION 810

Loan. Apply Now, 1.877.680.1231

Call 604- 521-3448

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GARAGE SALES

BRIDGEVIEW FLEA MARKET Every Sunday, Year Round, 80 Vendors 7am-3pm, 11475-126a St. Sry. Info./Book Table 604-625-3208

DreamCatcher Auto Loans “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals

ADELAIDE APT

1-800-910-6402

1 & 2 Bdrm quiet bldg near Safeway, dishwasher, storage, heat included.

www.PreApproval.cc

WE’RE ON THE WEB www.bcclassified.com

BLUE MOUNTAIN APT 1 & 2 Bdrm close to trans & shop with dishwasher, fireplace, heat included.

Welcome Home !

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APARTMENT/CONDOS

Burnaby Condo $455,000 ESPRIT North #1408 - 7325 Arcola Condo w/ mountain view.

2 BR - 2Bath -2 Pkg stalls, storage. sauna and exercise rm.

Income $1650. Vacant Brookside Rlty Dave 604-240-3523

HOMES WANTED

WE BUY HOMES BC The OLDER. The DIRTIER. The BETTER. Flexible Terms. Quick Closing.

Call us First! 604.657.9422

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2002 BUICK LESABRE Limited Edition, 115K, grey leather int, fully loaded, new front brakes, 6/cyl, 4/door. $5900. Call 604-807-3996.

1 Bedrooms available near Lougheed Mall and transit. Rent includes heat & hot water. Sorry No Pets. Refs required.

Call (604) 931-2670 2003 Cadillac CTS. Black on black, leather, sunroof. Must see! $10,500, Mint. Phone 604 809 6235 New West. Crown Manor 430 – 9th Street. 1 bdrm apart, on site ldry, 1 parking spot. Close to shops, all amens, great loc. Heat & hot water incl. $760/m. 604-451-6676 NEW WESTMINSTER

DORIC MANOR

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS 2009 HONDA FIT- 4 dr hatch back, 50K, Auto p/w. p/s, red. Auto Start. $9700: (604)836-5931 2010 HONDA CRV 37,000 KMS, auto, 4 x 4, gray. Loaded. $19,800: (604)836-5931

236 - 8th St.

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Bachelor, 1, 2 & 3 bdrm suites for rent. Includes heat / hot water and cable. Close to Massey Theatre, Douglas College, Royal City Mall.

RECREATIONAL/SALE 2011 EAGLE CAP 950

Water filter, microwave, awning, AM/FM/CD stereo, dinette slide and more! $24,483 (Stk.30833) www.fraserwayrv.com 1-800-806-1976 DL #30644

PORT COQUITLAM

CEDARWAY APT Bright & Clean 1 & 2 Bdrms

2011 SALEM T23FD

D/W, Heat and hot water included. Close to schools, shopping & public transportation.

Call 604-837-4589 www.aptrentals.net

HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS

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PETS

BERNESE Mountain Dog Puppies.

Available February 1. Vet checked with first shots. Reserve yours now. $1,200. Langley area. 778-2415504.

BLOOD HOUND PUPS, CKC reg’d health chk, 2nd vac, micro chipped, 4 fem’s. Liver & Tan. Ready to go. $500. Call 604-574-5788.

Cairn Terriers: shots/dewormed.

Ready to go to good homes. over 20 yrs of referrals. 604-807-5204 or 604-592-5442 CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866 GERMAN SHEPHERD Pups & young adults. Quality German & Czech bloodlines. 604-856-8161.

Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

BURNABY

Super Clean ONE Bedrooms

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AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY Secure parking available.

For viewing call:

ABBOTSFORD, East.New high end executive 4 bdrm. 3 bath - 3200 sq. ft. Web details. Call 604-864-9534

Call 604- 522-5230

LABS YELLOW P/B pups, born Dec 14th. Dewormed, 1st shots, $750.

604-888-4662, (Langley) 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

BURNABY. Bright, spacious renov 1 bdrm apt. Quiet, adult oriented bldg. Close to Brentwood SkyTrain.

N/S. N/P. Heat & h/w included. $875/mo. Avail now. 604-841-6984 Burnaby:

CLAREMONT TERRACE

** 6960 ELWELL ST ** Near HighGate Mall (formerly known as Middlegate) Quiet, spacious 2 & 1 Bdrms & Bachelor suites. Newly reno’d.

Incls: Balcony, prkg, heat & h/wtr ROTTWEILER Pups, Reg CKC, Champ lines/health guaranteed. $1600. (778)240-6472, bramasolerottweilers@yahoo.com

709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

604-525-2661 COQUITLAM, Plateau Blvd 2 bdrm on 4th flr, 960sf, gas f/p, inste ldry 2 u/g prkg $1330mo. 604-360-6783

Awning, pass-through storage, A/C, DSI water heater, exterior shower AM/FM/DVD. $14,483 (Stk.30371) www.fraserwayrv.com 1-800-806-1976 DL #30644

GREENHOUSE FOR LEASE for flowering & bedding plants. Retail and wholesale. Fully computerized and automated system. 2.5 acres incl. greenhouse. Approx. 43,000 covered area. 1.5 acres set up for outside use. City water. High traffic area. 5498 Gladwin Rd., Abbts.

Call 604-807-3910 for more info.

Quiet & well maintained bldg.

Includes heat & hot water. On site manager. Cat okay.

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SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

SUITES, LOWER

Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal FREE TOWING 7 days/wk.

We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022

604.465.3122

In this proceeding, the Plaintiff claim(s) the following relief against you for damages resulting from a motor vehicle accident which occurred on October 13, 2008 at or near the intersection of Cariboo Road and Storemont Avenue, in the City of Burnaby, the Province of British Columbia.

You must file a responding pleading/response to petition within the period required under the Supreme Court Civil Rules failing which further proceedings, including judgment, may be taken against you without notice to you.

You may obtain, from the Vancouver Registry, at 800 Smithe Street, Vancouver, BC, a copy of the Notice of Civil Claim and the order providing for service by this advertisement.

This advertisement is placed by the Plaintiff whose address for service is Suite 1103 - 475 Howe Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6C 2B3. Phone 604-6819344, Fax 604-682-3844 and email mak@kazlaw.ca

BETWEEN: AMINMOHAMED DHANJI PLAINTIFF AND: SARBJIT BAINS and KEVIN MCCAULEY DEFENDANTS To: the Defendant Kevin McCauley TAKE NOTICE THAT on the 12 of October/2011 an order was made for service on you of a Notice of Civil Claim issued from the Vancouver Registry of the Supreme Court of British Columbia in proceeding number M105000 by way of this advertisement.

In this proceeding, the Plaintiff claim(s) the following relief against you for damages resulting from a motor vehicle accident which occurred on October 13, 2008 at or near the intersection of Cariboo Road and Storemont Avenue, in the City of Burnaby, the Province of British Columbia.

You may obtain, from the Vancouver Registry, at 800 Smithe Street, Vancouver, BC, a copy of the Notice of Civil Claim and the order providing for service by this advertisement.

This advertisement is placed by the Plaintiff whose address for service is Suite 1103 - 475 Howe Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6C 2B3. Phone 604-6819344, Fax 604-682-3844 and email mak@kazlaw.ca

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Avail Feb 1. $725. 604-937-5177.

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TAKE NOTICE THAT on the 12th October/2011 an order was made for service on you of a Notice of Civil Claim issued from the Vancouver Registry of the Supreme Court of British Columbia in proceeding number M105000 by way of this advertisement.

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COQUITLAM 1 bdrm gr/lvl, quiet, priv ent, w/d, new paint, fenced yard. $650 incl utils. 604-941-4166

Large newer ground level 2 Bdrm, New appl’s, insuite W/D, Large modern layout, Patio, alarm, N/S, N/P Immed $1000 incl’s heat, elec, H/W/cable, net

To: the Defendant Sarbjit Bains

You must file a responding pleading/ response to petition within the period required under the Supreme Court Civil Rules failing which further proceedings, including judgment, may be taken against you without notice to you.

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PITT MEADOWS. 2 & 3 bdrm. in family complex. Close to bus, schools & shopping. Ref’s req’d.

Small pets okay, $1030/$1134/mo.

Avail. immed. 604-465-1938.

750

BETWEEN: AMINMOHAMED DHANJI PLAINTIFF AND: SARBJIT BAINS and KEVIN MCCAULEY DEFENDANTS

No. M105000 VANCOUVER REGISTRY IN THE SUPREME COURT OF BRITISH COLUMBIA

Phone: 604-522-9153

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2001 BUICK LESABRE LTD. All options, heated seats, lumbar, 139K, $5900/obo. 778-565-4334.

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TRUCKS & VANS

No. M105000 VANCOUVER REGISTRY IN THE SUPREME COURT OF BRITISH COLUMBIA

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2001 Ford Ranger XLT 4X4 175,000k, needs some work$2400 604-830-7797 or 604-467-7598

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Cat okay. For viewing....

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Thank you to all who apply, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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TOWNHOUSES

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.

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1 Bdrm Apts starting at $950 2 Bdrm Apts starting at $1200 Heat and hot water included.

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329 PAINTING & DECORATING A-1 PAINTING CO. 604.723.8434 Floors & Finishing. Insured, WCB, Est. 20 Years Exp.

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