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Energy conductor Cariboo Hill ’s Imran Amarshi is a real bopper when it comes to music ... he bops all over the place as a conductor, pianist, clarinetist and much more MARIO BARTEL/NEWSLEADER
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Plans are already underway at city hall for the Nov. 19 civic election. On Monday, council approved moving a voting station from Burnaby Central secondary to Shadbolt Centre for the Arts. While the station has been at Central since 2005, construction of a new school and demolition of the old building necessitated the move.
Burnaby librarians present fast-paced reviews and recommendations of fiction and non-fiction books for summer reading on Thursday, May 19 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at McGill branch, 4595 Albert St. Titled “Librarians’ Choice: Get Ready for Summer!” the event is free but space is limited. Register at 604-299-8955. Everyone is welcome and refreshments will be served.
National Nikkei Museum and Heritage Centre hosts its annual spring bazaar and plant sale on Saturday, May 14, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Nikkei Place, 6688 Southoaks Crescent, Burnaby. Admission is free. The sale features Japanese-style items and food, including fresh and frozen mochi, and spring plants.
The Business Creating Business Trade Show takes place Tuesday, May 17, 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Delta Burnaby Hotel and Conference Centre (Grand Villa Casino), 4331 Dominion St., Burnaby. This year, the public and exhibitors will have an opportunity to receive a free one-on-one consultation with a Burnaby Board of Trade expert. Info and registration: admin@ bbot.ca or call 604-412-0100.
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A musical ball of energy By Wanda Chow NEWSLEADER
Talk to South Burnaby’s Imran Amarshi for more than a few minutes about his music activities and you’ll soon be wanting a spreadsheet to keep it all straight. The Grade 11 Cariboo Hill secondary student is a veritable ball of energy, whose love of music and teaching it to others has him leading or performing in several bands and choirs. On Wednesday evening, at the school’s spring concert, he was set to conduct a piece with the junior school band, another with the senior band, and then take over all conducting duties with the handbell choir and studentled band, which its members have dubbed, the “Turtle Band.” Amarshi, 16, noted that he’s also a leadership student so he was involved in the planning of the concert event. “I don’t really know how I keep track of this,” he said
with a laugh. “It just kind of works.” When he’s not working with bands at school, he plays clarinet with the New Westminster and District Concert Band Society’s senior band and the British Columbia Youth Philharmonic Orchestra. He’s the youth representative on the B.C. Guild of English Handbell Ringers. He teaches beginner piano lessons on weekends. And somewhere along the way he finds time to take lessons in clarinet, piano and music theory. While he says, only halfjokingly, that he’s fuelled by a “constant adrenaline rush,” it’s his passion for music that shines through. Amazingly, Amarshi says he wasn’t exposed to music much as a child.
Passion started in kindergarten “I come from a very unmusical family,” said Amarshi with a laugh. It wasn’t until weekly music classes in kindergarten at Second Street elementary that he was first exposed to the world of singing and instruments.
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Imran Amarshi leads the Turtle Band through a rehearsal at Cariboo Hill Secondary School.
He says he wanted to learn piano ever since he first spotted one at school but it wasn’t until he was 10 years old that he managed to convince his parents his interest in music wasn’t just a passing fancy. Indeed. “I started to take piano and I told my parents, ‘This is what I want to do for the rest of my life.’ ” He added with his infectious laughter: “Everyone as a kid wants to do something crazy. When I was six
years old, my crazy thing was I wanted to be a music teacher. And then it just kind of stuck with me.” Since then, he’s set himself on a path towards that goal, first learning to become a musician himself, then seeking experience leading and teaching. Amarshi said he loves how music brings people together. He recently met a band from Japan while on a field trip and had an opportunity to conduct them. “Even though I knew none
of them spoke any English at all, I was able to go and conduct them in a piece and because music is the same all over the world, it’s like we have our own way to communicate.” But teaching is definitely where his interests lie. “I love sharing my passion with others and seeing kind of that same light spark in their eyes when they realize what they’re making and they hear what’s happening around them.” He formed a handbell choir at Cariboo Hill earlier this year and enjoyed introducing the instrument to fellow music students and others without any musical background. Amarshi said he loves “seeing people who usually aren’t exposed to it, like I wasn’t when I was a kid, getting that feeling and realizing what it’s all about.”
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For the second straight Burnaby school board meeting, delegations spoke out against a draft anti-homophobia policy Tuesday night. School board chair Larry Hayes said Wednesday an effort was made to limit attendance in the meeting room to what was considered a safe number under the fire code compared to two weeks ago, when the crowd spilled into the hallway, down a stairwell and into the building lobby. He said about 80 people were in the room while a very rough estimate of 200 people remained outside. A rally of opponents to the policy was set to take place outside before the meeting, but Hayes said many in the crowd were local students in favour of the policy, waving their own signs protesting the protesters. Burnaby school district is looking to become the 13th in the province to approve a policy which aims to support and reduce bullying of students who identify themselves as “lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, transsexual, Two-Spirit, queer” (LGBTQ). Hayes said the six delegations that spoke included both people for and
they’re not good enough for the gays, against. One of those who spoke at the obviously it’s not good enough for us. previous meeting, Charter Lau also Fair is fair.” planned to attend. He said the feeling among concerned Lau is a Burnaby resident and parents is also that not enough has been member of Willingdon Church whose done to seek input from them, and sugtwo daughters, aged 16 and 13 go to an gested an open meeting between independent Christian school. parents and the school board, in But, he said, his younger child a back-and-forth discussion, is is considering switching to their needed. local public school, Burnaby Hayes said the draft policy, North secondary. which has been two years in the He said he heard about the making, went through the same draft policy about a month ago process as any other district from friends. While he agrees policy and solicited input from with the principle of preventing HAYES district parent advisory councils. discrimination, he is offended by He conceded that with hindthe policy’s definition of heterosight, they might have done sexism which is described as a things differently in this case to prevent belief that heterosexuality is “superior misunderstanding. He noted that in tryand the norm” which “perpetuates ing to translate some of the information negative stereotypes and is dangerous for parents whose first language is not to individuals and communities.” English, they learned some words and His group, Parents’ Voice, a grassphrases used in the policy simply don’t roots movement he said formed in translate, into Chinese languages, for response to the draft policy, has a probinstance. lem with the “jumping logic.” As for why the LGBTQ community “If I tell my kids we are heterosexual, needs its own policy, there are some we are normal, then the kids have to groups in society that have been persestruggle between listening to a loving cuted and require extra assistance, he father and his loving teacher, because said, likening the situation to racism in his loving teacher tells him this is danthe American south. gerous.” “You just have to remind people how Lau also questioned why existing antilong it took for blacks in the southern bullying policies wouldn’t be enough to states to be accepted—and they’re still protect the LGBTQ students if they’re not.” adequate for heterosexual students. “If they’re good enough for us, why then is it not good enough for gays? If PLEASE SEE BOARD ON A8
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Dominelli college shut down GET MOVING Esthetics school no longer legally able to operate: PCTIA By Wanda Chow NEWSLEADER
A Burnaby esthetics college has officially been closed after its registration was revoked by the provincial regulatory agency for private training institutions. Dominelli International College of Esthetics is no longer legally able to operate, said Karin Kirkpatrick, registrar and CEO of the Private Career Training Institutions Agency of B.C. (PCTIA). The closure comes after PCTIA suspended the school from operations on March 21, prohibiting it from enrolling students in any programs, including online correspondence courses. Since then, the school had not resolved outstanding issues raised by the agency. Those included not providing documentation to show staff had adequate qualifications, not using an appropriate student enrolment contract, not storing student records securely onsite and not making them available to a PCTIA officer during a visit to the school. Programs were also being offered by the school which had not been approved or registered with PCTIA, Kirkpatrick said at the time, “in particular
those which were being called ‘workshops.’” In addition to not addressing the issues, Dominelli continued to advertise itself on its website while suspended, against regulations, and has outstanding fees owing to PCTIA, Kirkpatrick said in an email. After being closed by the agency, a school can not reregister until outstanding fees are paid “or if the Registrar felt it was not in the public’s best interest.” Registration with PCTIA is required by law for any school offering career programs costing more than $1,000 in tuition and lasting 40 hours in duration. This applies even when shorter, cheaper programs are bundled to create a “diploma” since the cumulative tuition would make it subject to registration, Kirkpatrick noted. Students paying tuition to unregistered schools are not covered by the Student Tuition Claim Fund, which can help reimburse some of that money if the school closes, or develop a plan that allows a student to finish their program at a different institution. There are two classifications of schools under PCTIA. “Registered” is mandatory, while “accredited” requires higher standards of quality to be met. A school will not qualify for student loans unless it is at least accredited, she said. Dominelli College had been
suspended by PCTIA in 2009 for “failure to maintain the requirements of registration.” As reported in the NewsLeader, it has also been the subject of complaints by former students who say they didn’t get the programs they signed up for and that they ended up in courses without having taken the pre-requisites. One student moved to the Lower Mainland from the Northwest Territories to attend the school only to be told, she claimed, that the program she registered for didn’t exist. The school, under its current and previous names, including Dominelli European College, has been involved in more than three dozen civil lawsuits in B.C. since 1990. In March, before the suspension, the school sent an email message to clients, graduates and business associates announcing that its facility at 6354 Beresford St. closed at the end of February. It is “being renovated and will be temporarily closed until the fall of 2011,” said the message from school owner Rita Dominelli. The school will “be having a sale of esthetics products, supplies and equipment, as the new facilities will have all new items.” Its esthetics equipment was auctioned off last month. Its phone line is no longer in service and an email message to Rita Dominelli bounced back. wchow@burnabynewsleader.com
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One definition of a “teachable moment” goes like this: “that moment when a unique, high interest situation arises that lends itself to discussion of a particular topic.” One such teachable moment occurred at the Burnaby Lake Sports Complex on Friday, during the B.C. boys’ AAA high school championship soccer tournament. The tournament—finally underway after being postponed in November 2010 due to snow—came to an exciting conclusion as Coquitlam’s Dr. Charles Best Secondary took the championship, beating North Delta secondary 3-2 in overtime play. In the testosterone-fuelled aftermath, with emotions running high, a Coquitlam fan ran onto the field and began taunting North Delta spectators. Not a wise move, to be sure, yet what happened next—while perhaps predictable—was unacceptable. The in-your-face fan was grabbed by players and swarmed as spectators spilled onto the field, some of them laying brutal kicks to the young man’s body. Parents and teachers got involved in the melee, trying to stop the violence, but also exchanging heated words with the aggressors. The situation could have easily escalated. The entire sequence of events was captured on camera by Surrey Leader photographer Evan Seal. (View a slideshow at surreyleader.com.) And parents? We suggest you do. Scan the crowd of spectators and look for your son or daughter. Are their faces etched with shock, concern and alarm as the beating unfolds? Or are they laughing with glee, raising their hands in the air in support, applauding and cheering as the beating unfolds? As ill-advised as the young man’s conduct was – a lesson he has no doubt painfully learned – encouraging grievous physical harm and senseless violence must always be frowned upon. Frightening things can happen when mob mentality rules. Sorry for your loss, North Delta, but to the teens who took pleasure in another’s pain? Foul conduct, all around. — Black Press
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Digitized dating in the teen cyberworld rarely are any of these “real” romantic relationUltimately, it has to happen, even in the world ships (perish the thought). of “undating.” How does one “date” if one can’t meet the basic The Split. The Break-up. requirements of the ritual, i.e. actually go on The Dumper and the Dumpee. dates – let alone without parental supervision or It’s the mother lode of gossip fodder in the presence. Facebooking, Tweeting, texting world Hence the term “undating.” of young teens. They can’t drive. They have homework. Good fun for the spectators. Deep They have family, and friends, and sports and heartfelt drama for the cast. And commitments – and on the weekends, often another bemusing and bewildering all of the above. episode for the theatre management So, that pretty much leaves school, and/ (parents). or the social media option. More on that Let me explain the concept, from the later. perspective of an observer rather than Hanging out together at school – what a participant, although I have some relidoes that entail? Most well-managed able insight in regard to the latter. school environments have a no-PDA policy If you are a parent of a youth, you (Public Displays of Affection). No kissing, will most likely be familiar with the dat- Andrew Holota pawing, clutching, groping, etc. ing rituals of early adolescence – early (Note to the principals and teachers who being the operative word. strictly enforce this policy: Thank you. Oh, thank Courtesy of television and media marketing you). and music videos and social networking, and So, little to no actual physical contact leaves just whatever else our society throws at our eagerly accepting new generation, our newly minted teens the labelling: “She’s mine. He’s with me.” Ownership status at 13. are attempting to emulate what passes for adult What a concept ... relationships – sans the adult part. Where the pseudo-relationship flourishes is in Kids who have yet to understand what horthe online pseudo-world. mones are, are trying some on for size in the For boys in particular, it’s great. You can text all digital world. sorts of things that sound cool, and you don’t actuIt’s all very clumsy, and rather confusing, since
ally have to be in the presence of “her” to say it. Facebooking is a whole lot easier than face-tofacing. After the “dating” (lasting a few weeks or few months) comes the unhitching of the hardly hitched. And what do they have to pattern their breakup after, other than the scripts they’ve been given – the same ones that compelled them to sample this strange game in the first place. There are tears, awkward explanations, excuses, regard and regrets, silence, or in some cases, reconciliation, and then the cycle repeats. And throughout the process, there is a legion of social network “friends” who leap to become involved via endless hours of texted tidbits, speculation, inexperienced advice, and ever-so-sincere support, all there for everyone to see. It’s online, real-time soap opera. Even if I could peel away 40 years, I wouldn’t want to do it. It’s confusing enough for two very young people to try to replicate in their lives some form of adult relationship, let alone have it digitally displayed for others to experience vicariously. For those who live their lives in cyberspace, that last word might be one to Google. Andrew Holota is editor of The Abbotsford News and regional editor for Black Press
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We have just participated in some historic events. For the first time ever, we have elected a Green MP. Elizabeth May will now be able to dramatically increase awareness of the crucial issue of climate change, which is in fact the second biggest endgame threat we face. The other parties, being multiissue parties, could never devote as much space to the issue, and at least one party doesn’t even believe that global warming is happening. For the first time in decades, the people of Quebec have chosen a national party to represent them. For the first time ever, the federal NDP has formed the official Opposition. All of these events are positive changes. And for the first time in a long time, the Conservatives have a majority federal government. I do not see this as a positive change. Accordingly, we can expect more poverty in this country, more misery, and more social unrest. We can expect less funding to the public treasury via corporate tax cuts, less money for healthcare, education, and pensions, and less democracy. We can expect zero action on climate change, and the list goes on. These predictions are based on direct observation of the past record of the Conservative party. But don’t we deserve this outcome? Didn’t we just elect them? Didn’t we just give them the mandate? Well, yes and no. In addition to the changes mentioned above, a lot of Ontario Liberals switched to
the Conservatives, but most importantly, almost 40 per cent of the voters didn’t bother voting. While they certainly have the right to vote in any way they please, or not vote, their action or inaction affects all of us. So if and when Canadians (or anyone else) are harmed by the actions of this government, these non-voters will bear a significant part of the responsibility. I hope that my predictions are wrong, but hyenas do not change their spots. Victor Finberg Burnaby
Comparing minority governments 40 years apart It’s interesting comparing the fiveyear minority Liberal government [1963-1968] to the minority Conservative government [2006-2011]. During the Conservative minority years Canadians saw Harper continuing to cut corporate taxes, grant nation status to Quebec, make a halfhearted stand on Canada’s North and allowing religion to seep into our government. The five-year Liberal minority government produced the Canadian Pension Plan, Medicare, a new flag and the abolition of the death penalty. In addition, Canadians were guaranteed a senior’s minimum income and collective bargaining for the public service. All accomplished with the persuasion and participation of the New Democratic Party,
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In 1952 The Vancouver Province printed a story on Strathcona Park written by Roderick Haig Brown in which he mentioned that “Its fate lies with a Cabinet (government) of dreary old men who have lost their capacity for wonder, if indeed they ever had any.” After reading the government is planning to cut $57 million out of already weakened Department of Fisheries and Oceans, I wonder if the same statement could not be used today for each of the political parties that represents us today. A 30 per cent reduction that was brought in by the previous Liberal government was followed by a further 30 per cent by the BC Liberal government leaving protection for wild salmon in a weakened state. This further $57 million would only cripple what has become to be known as the backbone of the B.C. coast. You only have to look down at your storm drain or schoolyard fence to see images of colourful fish to remind us of how salmon affect all of us in British Columbia. As the fate of the collapse of the Fraser River sockeye is being discussed while the election race is
Contrary to what some have recently tried to claim, BC Hydro’s proposed 32 per cent rate increase over the next three years is not the result of electricity purchases from independent green energy producers. According to information contained in BC Hydro’s rate application to the BC Utilities Commission, only 2.6 per cent of the total 32 per cent proposed increase is attributable to green energy purchases. Of the estimated $5-6 that an average BC Hydro residential customer will see on their bill from the interim rate increase recently approved by the BC Utilities Commission, no more than 40 to 48 cents is attributable to green energy purchases. The overwhelming majority of the proposed 32 per cent increase (i.e., 92 per cent of the total increase) is due solely to the cost of renewing the province’s publicly owned energy infrastructure just as BC Hydro has stated on numerous occasions. I sincerely hope this information helps to dispel the notion BC Hydro rates are going up because of electricity purchases from independent producers. Clearly they are not and the public should be wary of anyone or any group claiming otherwise. David Field B.C. Citizens for Green Energy
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Moscrop grad pages in Parliament By Wanda Chow
who is in charge of security, Wu said. One of a page’s main jobs is to relay messages between the House and the chamber outside. They also assist MPs For most Canadians, Parliament is a as needed, answer phones in the lobby, place only seen on TV news clips. and prepare the House by disFor Burnaby’s Henry Wu, it’s tributing documents and cleanbeen his place of work. ing up when it breaks. They do The 18-year-old Moscrop grad presentations to youth groups is nearing completion of his about Parliament and the page one-year term as a House of Comprogram and participate in the mons page, a part-time job that’s Speaker’s parade every morning put him at the heart of where the House sits. some of the country’s major deciHe stressed it’s a completely sions are made. WU non-partisan role. “We work for Wu is bilingual, thanks to being the Parliament of Canada so that in Moscrop’s French immersion means we do not associate at all with program, and is a student at Carleton any political party.â€? University in Ottawa, working toward a In his ďŹ rst week of work he witnessed degree in international business. But for 15 hours a week this past year, the vote on whether to abolish the longgun registry. “Just being on the oor of he helped serve as a go-between for the House and seeing how close that vote Members of Parliament and the world was and seeing how many people have outside the House of Commons. such a vested interest in this issue, and When the House is in session, no seeing that vote was only decided by one one is allowed inside except MPs, table ofďŹ cers, pages and speciďŹ c staff, such as or two votes, that was an incredible thing Hansard staff and the Sergeant-at-Arms to see right on the ďŹ rst week of work.â€?
In March, he helped distribute the federal budget, one of the most important documents that comes out of Parliament every year. “Obviously, a few days after that we got to see the conďŹ dence vote, which was history-making in itself. To be here right in the centre and to witness all of that is really incredible. “It’s like getting oor seats to a basketball game all the time.â€? The House of Commons page program is open to 40 ďŹ rst-year university students from across Canada each year. Applications are only accepted in the fall of the student’s last year of high school, said Sylvain Desrochers, a supervisor with the program. “There’s only one chance in an entire lifetime to apply.â€? The Senate page program works differently. Ruphen Shaw, a Moscrop grad from 2009 will be starting work with that program in September, Wu said. More information on both programs at http://is.gd/sYK2NL.
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A coalition of business groups is pressing Metro Vancouver to redraw its regional growth strategy, saying it could stie job creation and stunt development. The new master plan governing how the region grows, okayed by all cities except Coquitlam, is going to a non-binding dispute resolution process to iron out the impasse with that council. The B.C. Chamber of Commerce, Business Council of B.C. and Urban Development Institute – calling themselves the Business Coalition for a Sustainable Region – say the plan contains critical aws and vests too much power with the regional board. “We look at it as a no growth plan,â€? said Maureen Enser, executive director of the Urban Development Institute. “It takes things the way they are and freezes them for the next 30 years.â€? It will be too difďŹ cult, time-consuming and bureaucratic to amend the plan in the future to meet needs that can’t be anticipated today, the coalition argues. “We’re adding more layers or gatekeepers,â€? Enser said. She said businesses or developers wanting a development passed that might require approval at the Metro board level may have
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on how they’d change residential,â€? he said. the document but “And that potential wants its concerns loss of opportunity for addressed when talks those windfall proďŹ ts begin between Metro is making some of and Coquitlam reps. them angry.â€? Burnaby Mayor The 60-day nonDerek Corrigan, binding prochair of the cess to resolve regional planCoquitlam’s ning committee, objections said the busimust start by ness groups May 16. had years Metro and multiple politicians had rounds of public wanted arbitraconsultations tion but were BELL to table their overruled by concerns. the provincial “It’s a bit late to government. start jumping up and Corrigan and others complaining about the fear the ratiďŹ cation of plan,â€? he said. the growth plan could Corrigan said he drag past the Novemdoesn’t understand ber civic elections, why the business leaving the accord at groups wouldn’t risk of unravelling welcome the land-use after new councils certainty the growth take power. strategy will deliver Coquitlam council– unless they have lors say the plan is the “nefariousâ€? aim too inconsistent from of swaying a “stupid city to city because councilâ€? without facbecause multiple ing the safeguards of exemptions were made the regional board. to win each council’s “We’re talking about approval. a bunch of business While many amendpeople who see an ments have been made opportunity to make a to address local objecquick buck by getting a tions, the growth stratcouncil to turn agriculegy requires councils tural land to industrial to pass regional conor industrial land to text statements that
show how they will comply with it. They can then be held to those binding commitments through a dispute resolution system. Metro says that will make the new plan more enforceable than the outdated Livable Region Strategic Plan, which some cities repeatedly deďŹ ed. The vast majority of development proposals would still be decided by the local council alone. A project would only go to a vote of the regional board if the proposed land use is contrary to the designations in the regional growth strategy, such as a dense development in rural or agricultural areas outside the urban containment boundary.
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after he graduates next year. Until recently, he also performed with the Soundwave Burnaby District Handbell Choir led by Janet Kyle, his elementary music teacher, now at Inman, who he called “one of my biggest mentors.” “You could tell he enjoyed music right off the bat,” Kyle recalled of teaching Amarshi in kindergarten. She praised his dedication and work ethic in pursuit of his passion. “What drives him? As musicians, it’s just an inner desire to make music and he’s got that fire in him.” As for teaching, Kyle believes it’s rooted in his love of conducting where “he just shines
behind the music stand. “It’s the only person in the whole group that doesn’t make any sound but it’s the person that keeps everything together,” she said. “The same piece of music doesn’t sound the same performed by two different ensembles, and that’s because of the conductor. And Imran’s got that vision and that passion and that sensitivity to bring the music alive like that.” Kyle noted that Amarshi doesn’t only excel in music. He’s also an honours student, deputy prime minister in his school’s student government and active in Cariboo Hill’s fine arts council. “I don’t know when he sleeps,” she said with a laugh.
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Mounties face perjury charges for Dziekanski testimony By Jeff Nagel
chance a charge like assault wassen that killed 21-year-old motorcyclist Orion Hutchinson. would have stuck. “The Crown would be hard He is currently suspended from pressed to prove that the four the RCMP. The other three officers in the short time they officers are still working in had with Mr. Dziekanski could varying capacities. have formed the necessary Special prosecutors are mental intent to kill him appointed in rare cases or otherwise harm him,” to avoid any real or Gordon said. perceived improper He expects a lengthy influence on decisions perjury case to deterof B.C.’s criminal justice mine whether the branch. officers, duty-bound to Justice Thomas tell the truth, lied under Braidwood, in his report oath. released last June after “It’s a serious offence a lengthy public inquiry, GORDON because it cuts to found the officers’ use of the heart of the trial the Taser was unjustiprocess,” Gordon said of the fied and their later statements alleged perjury. included “deliberate misrepre“When there’s more than sentations” that contradicted one of them, which smacks of a the cellphone video evidence conspiracy, then clearly there’s recorded by a bystander. The four claimed a combative grounds for concern.” Dziekanski’s mother Sofia stapler-wielding Dziekanski Cisowski said in a statement she was advancing and posed an was pleased with the charges imminent threat to them. and hoped “justice will finally be Dziekanski, who wandered for hours unaided at the airport achieved in the death of my son.” The maximum sentence before becoming frustrated, for perjury is 14 years in jail, was tasered five times and although nobody had ever died within minutes of cardiac received more than six until arrest. this January, when Air India Crown had previously bomb-maker Inderjit Singh decided not to lay charges Reyat was handed a nine-year against the officers involved. sentence for lying under oath SFU criminologist Rob at the Air India bombing trial. Gordon agrees there was little
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Finances stable but expansion plans frozen By Jeff Nagel BLACK PRESS
TransLink recorded a small surplus of $15.6 million for 2010, instead of the $84-million budget deficit that had been projected. Officials credit a combination of cost cutting, reduced debt costs and higher parking tax revenues after the pay parking tax in the region was tripled to 21 per cent in early 2010. Those gains more than offset shortfalls in transit fares, fuel taxes and tolls on the Golden Ears Bridge, which fewer motorists are using than had been expected. TransLink had been running a sizable deficit and was steadily drawing down its accumulated reserves, which now sit at $328 million, until the regional mayors council approved a $130-million annual increase in taxes for 2010 to stabilize the transportation authority’s finances. It was a stop-gap measure while local and provincial politicians try to agree on new revenue sources for TransLink
to help fund future rapid transit expansions, including the Evergreen Line to Coquitlam and new lines in the Surrey area and Vancouver’s Broadway corridor. CEO Ian Jarvis warned the “funding stabilization” supplement passed by the mayors in late 2009 averted the need for drastic transit service cuts, but also means further expansion is frozen while demand continues to grow. “We need to flag this because not investing in our road, transit and cycling network as growth continues will have a long term, substantially negative impact on the livability of our region,” Jarvis said. The mayors last fall rejected a proposal to jack property taxes to pay for the Evergreen Line, opting to continue talks with Victoria on options like a vehicle levy or road pricing. Also underway since last year has been a new initiative to optimize bus service across the region. TransLink aims to shuffle 4.5 per cent of total bus service hours from routes and times with lower ridership to ones where more riders can be served. Spokesman Ken Hardie said
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ver, will see a net decrease. “We don’t want people to be worried that there will be winners and losers here,” Hardie said. “Everybody will be a winner because the network is going to work better.” There’s no net change in the transit budget due to service optimization, but TransLink projects it will collect about two per cent more fare revenue because more riders will be carried.
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Art transforms. Whether you are the viewer or the artist, art changes your point of view, and enhances your experience. For an artist, the creative process allows a freedom of expression that may not be encouraged in Sher Hackwell other work genres. One of the Shadbolt Centre’s long-time students, 18-year -ld Marie Caldwell, tells us, “I do my art because I love it. I don’t do it to please others. Art is my continuous passion and every day I explore something and make it my own.” The Shadbolt Centre encourages this philosophy and strives to provide a supportive, nurturing environment for its students. This month, the Shadbolt Centre presents Marie Caldwell’s first solo exhibit: The Light Side of Dark. Since 2003, Marie has completed 29 visual arts courses, 13 young artist studio sessions and 10 lit-
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Iconic oily ‘candlefish’ nears extinction
Endangered species designation for eulachon By Jeff Nagel BLACK PRESS
The Fraser River eulachon, an oily smelt-like fish prized by First Nations, has been designated an endangered species after a 98 per cent decline in its numbers over the past decade. The listing was made by the Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada (COSEWIC), which warns the outlook is “grim” for the small iconic fish that may be nearing extinction. Eulachon, also spelled oolichan, is dubbed saviour fish by some aboriginals who counted on it to bridge over gaps in the salmon catch and candlefish by others, because they’re so oily they can be dried and burned like candles. Some B.C. First Nations rendered eulachon down into a grease that was carried vast distances along historic “grease trails” – pre-contact trade routes that connected coastal and inland villages. “There used to be millions of them,” Sto:lo fishery advisor Ernie Crey said. “But they’re just not there any more.” COSEWIC cites a mix of potential culprits for the precipitous drop in eulachon stocks, includ-
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board as waste,” he said. “Theres no market for them so there’s no interest in them.” He also suspects eulachon have been hurt by habitat damage along the lower Fraser from industrial activity. Log booms on the lower river
grind up bark and deposit it on the river bottom, covering spawning habitat, he said. Channel dredging, boat traffic, municipal sewage and chemical contaminants from farmland may also be factors, he said. COSEWIC’s decision will go to
the federal environment minister, who will consider whether to also designate eulachon under Canada’s Species at Risk Act (SARA). Crey said a listing under SARA would force the Department of Fisheries and Oceans to take a hard look at fisheries that threaten eulachon, as well as sources of habitat damage, and potentially force corrective action. Eulachon populations on the central coast are now also rated endangered by COSEWIC, although ones further north in the Skeena and Nass Rivers are only considered “threatened.” Also now listed endangered is the olive clubtail, a very rare stream-dwelling dragonfly with striking blue eyes that’s found at only a handful of sites in B.C. and has been hurt by habitat loss and activity like beach recreation. One bright spot in the committee’s findings was that the humpback whale, considered threatened since 1985, has made a steady comeback and is now being downgraded to a “special concern” – a lower risk category. An estimated 18,000 humpbacks now live in the North Pacific and the population is growing by around six per cent a year. Humpbacks had been hunted to the edge of extinction but rebounded after whaling ended in 1967.
Friday, May 13, 2011 NewsLeader A19
By Larry Pruner BLACK PRESS
Stick-wielding kids have long been spotted darting and deking on city streets, and in parking lots, lacrosse boxes and community centres. Now ball hockey is hitting the high schools. While the sport has yet to progress beyond the intramural level in Burnaby schools like Moscrop and Burnaby South, the inaugural B.C. high school ball hockey championship is set to run May 13-15 at Port Moody Recreation Complex. Six squads will compete in what tournament facilitator Rob Moxness is calling a “grassroots” event. With more than 6,000 youth currently playing organized ball hockey provincially, Moxness felt it was high time it graduated to the high school ranks to help keep kids in a positive, athletic environment after the bell rings. “The educational system continues to explore programming
New Westminster Hyacks forward Emma Shanks crashes her way toward the ball in their senior girls high school soccer playoff match against Moscrop at Mercer Stadium. The Hyacks won 1-0 to advance to the Burnaby/ New West district championship, which was played at Burnaby Lake on Tuesday. MARIO BARTEL NEWSLEADER
opportunities to keep students busy after school,” Moxness said. “Research shows that the peak time for youth criminality falls within the hours of 2 p.m. and 6 p.m., which underscores the need for school communities to develop meaningful, physically active and socially engaging after-school programs.” Enter ball hockey, whose novelty and cost efficiency is perfect for high schools under rigid budget constraints and their ever-curious students, Moxness believes. “Ball hockey is a fun, affordable and allinclusive sport that is gaining popularity with both students and their families,” Moxness said. “Implementing it as an after-school program will provide many opportunities for student engagement and success. The primary goal is to provide fair, safe and equal participation for all prospective high school ball hockey athletes.” sports@burnabynewsleader.com
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Friday, May 13, 2011 NewsLeader A21 MAY 12/2011
GVHBA presents home renovation seminar. Participants will receive advice on aspects of the renovation process. The Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Association in partnership with BC Hydro, Canada Mortgage & Housing Corporation and FortisBC will present its popular spring home renovation seminar on Tuesday, May 17 from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at the Croatian Cultural Centre in Vancouver. Participants will be given advice on many aspects of the renovation process, from design and planning to municipal permits and inspections. More than 40 RenoMark renovators and suppliers of home-improvement products and services will be on hand exhibiting their wares between 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. RenoMark is an industry-led national program designed to provide greater confidence to homeowners when they hire renovation contractors.
More than 300 people registered for the fall seminar last year. “Home renovation continues to be popular and there is no shortage of fly-bynight operators taking advantage of trusting homeowners,” says GVHBA President and CEO Peter Simpson. “Dealing in the cashonly underground economy to avoid tax rather than working with a professional renovator exposes homeowners to liability issues and close scrutiny from municipal bylaw officials, provincial safety authorities and others.” The seminar and exhibition area are free, but pre-registration is required and attendees are asked to bring an item for the Greater Vancouver Food Bank Society. Register online at www.gvhba.org or call 778-565-4288.
‘Such a different product than anywhere else’
Origin: Vancouver living in the suburbs by Kerry Vital
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rigin features three different types of homes: traditional flats, twostorey penthouse lofts and ground level mews homes.
homes in one building, says Lawson. Homebuyers can choose between a traditional flat, a penthouse loft or a ground level mews home. The loft-style homes are very special, Lawson says. With 18-foot ceilings and a two-storey design, they offer a getaway space that be used as an office, a master bedroom, a guest room or
anything else. “The more time I spend up there, the more I love it,” Lawson says. “You never have to go down the hill!” Homes at Origin are close to several amenities, including shopping, schools, transit and restaurants. Residents are also given the use of a Community Card, which allows for discounts at the library, sports facilities and other cultural events in and around UniverCity. In the building itself, you’ll find a large social suite that residents can use for entertaining or meetings, a workshop for household projects like bike repair, and private storage lockers and individual wall-mounted bike
racks. Outside, Origin is situated to maximize panoramic views, and is built in a contemporary West Coast design. Each home includes a spacious balcony or garden patio, and large windows let in plenty of natural light. “We tried to increase ceiling height and add windows where we could,” Lawson says. Inside, homeowners can choose between two designer colour schemes, and in-floor hot water radiant heat keeps your feet warm while also keeping dust down. Laminate flooring continued on page 2
Soon you’ll be able to get the best of both worlds on Burnaby Mountain with the construction of Porte Development’s Origin. Origin is downtown Vancouver living with the amenities of the suburbs, says marketing consultant Kellie Lawson. “In every element it’s kind of exciting,” she says. “It’s such a different product than anywhere else.” In Simon Fraser University’s UniverCity development, Origin encompasses 75 homes, with roughly 80 per cent already sold. The building is expected to be completed next spring. Part of what makes Origin unique is the availability of different types of
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Origin by Porte Development features some loft-style penthouses that include 18-foot ceilings and plenty of natural light. The building is part of Simon Fraser’s UniverCity development.
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‘Whole design offers a green advantage’
‘You never have to go down the hill’
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is included through the entry, living room, dining and kitchen areas, while carpeting is certified by the Green Label Institute. Kitchens include a built-in recycling drawer, which has proven very popular with homebuyers. “It’s part of our recognition and appreciation for green building,” Lawson says. “The whole design offers a green advantage.” Polished-quartz kitchen countertops are standard, along with stainless-steel appliances including an Energy Star 18.5 cubic-foot refrigerator with bottom freezer. For you to relax in at the end of the day, Origin includes oversized shower stalls in most homes, and deep soaker tubs. The fact that there are only 75 homes in the building has been a draw. Lawson says that the small size allows you to get to know your neighbours, which also contributes to a feeling of security. New projects at UniverCity are subject to one of North America’s first sustainable zoning bylaws, which ensures new buildings are at least 30 per cent more energy-efficient than traditional projects. Origin is hoping to exceed that target by installing high performance water-conserving fixtures and dual-flush toilets to reduce water consumption, using low VOC paints and adhesives and installing products made from recycled content, among many other initiatives. Homes at Origin start at $409,000 for a twobedroom traditional flat, and go up to $445,000 for a penthouse loft. For more information visit www.liveorigin.com or call 604-320-3386.
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WHUNDAS!!! Did you graduate from Westsyde Secondary School in Kamloops, BC in 1991? If so, we are looking for you! Please contact Beverly at: potti498@telus.net so we can invite you to the 20 year reunion in
HATHERLY Don Nov. 13, 1943 ~ May 7, 2011
Don passed away peacefully at the Royal Columbian Hospital on May 7, 2011. He is survived by his brother Allan Hatherly and sister-in-law Lisa of Abbotsford and his sister Joan de Jong and brother-inlaw Jack of Parksville, Don’s extended family at Rainbow Lodge and many nieces and nephews.
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Full, Part and Casual staff required for supporting individuals with physical and mental disabilities. First Aid / CPR and valid Drivers license required. Competitive wages (union rates and benefits) Must be available weekends and overnight. Send resumes to: Younghusband Resources Ltd. # 100 - 1628 Kebet Way Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 5W9 or E-mail: Jason@younghusband.ca or Fax : 604-552-1206
DRIVER - Fraser Valley based heavy haul trucking company has opening for one qualified class 1 driver. Must have min 2yrs exp., be bondable and able to cross the border. Fax resume & abstract to 604-852-4112 . No phone calls PLS Landmark Group of Companies is hiring O/Op for all divisions. -HWY WA, OR, ID -Local Container Division -Local & BC Inter. Tractor Service Call John at 604-635-3279
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MOVING & STORAGE
1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. We move - We ship - We recycle. Senior- Student Discount available. 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 ABE MOVING - $35/Hr. Per Person *Reliable Careful Movers. *Rubbish Removal. *24 Hours. 604-999-6020 SPARTAN Moving Ltd. Fast & Reliable. Insured Competitive rates. Wknd Specials. Call Frank: (604) 435-8240
353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS AT NORTHWEST ROOFING Re-roofing, Repair & New Roof Specialists. Work Guar. BBB. WCB 10% Sen. Disc. Jag 778-892-1530 BESTCO ROOFING LTD. Res., Comm. Tar, gravel, torch-on, Sheet Metal, Duroids. Fully Ins. WCB Cov. BBB. All kinds of roofing. New & reroofing. Gill 604-727-4806 or Charlie 604-773-3522 GL ROOFING. Cedar shakes, Asphalt Shingles, Flat roofs BBB, WCB $2m Liability. Clean Gutters $80. 24 hrs. 7dys/wk. 604-240-5362
Roofing Experts. 778-230-5717 Repairs/Re-Roof/New Roofs. All work Gtd. Free Est. Call Frank.
PETS 477
PETS
2 Black & White Cats need home. Baby has allergies. Indoor/outdoor. Affectionate. (604)217-6898 ADORABLE SPIRITED 4 mo. old P.B. Beagle, has all papers, shots & toys. $450 firm. Cecillia 858-5451 BOXER PUPS, 3F/2M, fawn, p/b, $850. Ready may 30. Call (604)798-6669 chwk CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866 CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION in need of caring homes! Visit us at fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977 English Springer Spaniels, ready June not registered, $850. Call (604)795-3161 GERMAN Shepherd pups, ckc reg. parents German bloodlines with no slope, exc temperament. $750. (604)796-3026. No sun calls GERMAN SHEPHERD pups, family raised, cute, adorable, black/tan, dewormed. $600. 778-378-6151. LAB RETRIEVER PUPS, yellow & black, $550. Vet check, quality lineage, dew claws, 1st shots, dewormed. (604)702-0217 LABS. Yellow PB puppies, born May 1st. Dewormed, 1st shots, tattooed $750. 604-888-4662 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 PITT BULL puppy, 6 mo. old male, white chest, black, very friendly. $800. (778)858-1154 604-585-0277 PRESA CANARIO pups, black, brindle & fawn, ready to go. Dad 150lbs, Mom 120lbs. 778-552-1525 SHELTIE PUPPIES 1- white body w/black patches, rest are sable, 1st shots, dewormed (604)826-6311 TWO female maltesse puppys 10 weeks old vet checked dewormed and first shots . 700.00 each call 604-591-5789 VIZSLA PUPS, CKC reg’d, shots, guaranteed. $750. ph, 604-8192115 or email: vizsla@telus.net YORKIE PUPS. P/B no papers. Shots, vet checked, $850. Born Mar 12. 604-702-8338 Chwk YORKIE X POMERANIAN, 2 male, 1 female, all shots, vet checked, dewormed. $550. 604-504-5438.
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 533 Aluminum patio cover, sunroom, railing, gates. 604-521-2688 www.PatioCoverVancouver.com
373B
TILING
TILE, MARBLE & slate installations and home renos. No job too small. 604-521-6919 or 778-232-7412.
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FRANKS Drywall *Boarding*Taping *Spraying no job too sm. Seniors rts Free ests. 604-939-7029, 809-1945
✶ 2011 Spring Special ✶
RUBBISH REMOVAL & MORE *Landscape *Trimming *Yard Clean *Const. Clean. *ANYTHING!!! 1 Ton Truck. Call Patrick for Prompt Quality Service @ 604-808-1652.
RENTALS: These listings cover all types of rentals from apartments, condos, office space, houseboats and vacation homes. So if you’re in the market to rent, or looking for a roommate, start here. Call bcclassified.com 604.575.5555
Call: Rick (604) 202-5184
A HON’S GARDENING - Lawn Maintenance - Triming - Power Washing - Pruning - Clean-up - Power Raking Cell: 604-440-8138 / 604-767-2125
Call Andrew (778)868-3374
PAVING/SEAL COATING
ALLAN Const. & Asphalt. Brick, conc, drainage, found. & membrane repair. 604-618-2304; 820-2187.
CONCRETE & PLACING
GARDENING
SAME DAY SERVICE Seniors Discount
Danny’s Painting. Interior & Exterior, Free Estimates, Written Guarantee, full issued WCB cover. Danny 778-385-5549
SEASIDE PAINTING
DALL’ANTONIA CONCRETE Seniors disc. Friendly, family bus., 40+ yrs. 604-240-3408/604-299-7125
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Mr. Cleanup Disposal
& Decking 604-462-8528, 218-9618
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
Rick’s Bobcat Service. Leveling, Back filling, Trucking reas. rates.778-355-2978, 604-290-2978
★ ★CALL NOW★ ★ LOW COST RUBBISH REMOVAL
Running this ad for 7yrs
INT/EXT Painting. Prices you can rely on. Refs. 30yrs exp. Keith 604433-2279 or 604-777-1223 MILANO PAINTING. Int./Ext. Prof. Painters. Free Est. Written Guar. Bonded & Insured. 604-551-6510
604-777-5046
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220.JUNK(5865)
PAINT SPECIAL
www.metrovanhome.ca
NEED CASH TODAY?
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www.recycle-it-now.com
ALBERTO’S Rubbish Removal Demolition, Reliable, Prompt, Great rates. Call for your JUNK TO GO AWAY. 604-328-9784
★ Disposal ★ Renovations Debris ★ Construction ★ Drywall Pickup ★ Demolition ★ 7 days/week ★ Free Estimates ★
A-TECH Services 604-230-3539
☎ 604-521-7594 ☞ 604-817-8899
604.587.5865
bradsjunkremoval.com ABOVE THE REST “ Int. & Ext., Unbeatable Prices, Professional Crew. Free Est. Written Guarantee. No Hassle, Quick Work, Insured, WCB. Call (778)997-9582
FABRICATORS Medium-size manufacturing plant requires qualified steel fabricators with experience in structural sheet and plate work. Please apply in writing to:
On Time, As Promised, Service Guaranteed!
3 rooms for $269, 2 coats
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✶ Pruning & Shaping ✶ Tree Removal ✶ Stump Grinding
EARTH FRIENDLY
Serving The Lower Mainland Since 1988
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ABC TREE MEN
604.
283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS
374
JUNK REMOVAL
But Dead Bodies!!
604-763-4215 or 604-341-4524
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
RECYCLE-IT!
Haul Anything...
Call Kelly
FINANCIAL SERVICES
RUBBISH REMOVAL
1-800-468-5865 www.1800gotjunk.com Redeem this ad & Save $23
Pea Gravel, Birds/Eye and Road Mulch. $30/yrd
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GOT JUNK? Rubbish Removal
Wash Sand, 3/4 Clear Crush, & 3/4 Drain Rock - $25/yrd
INSIDE WORKERS REQUIRED for Commercial laundry in Port Coquitlam. Full-time, Mon. to Fri. $11/hr. Apply in person bet. 9 a.m. -10 a.m. Monday-Friday at: Unit #204, 1515 Broadway Street, Port Coquitlam. MEDICAL OFFICE Trainees Needed! Hospitals & Dr’s Need Medical Office & Medical Admin staff! No Experience? Need Training? Local Career Training & Job Placement also Available! 1-888-778-0459
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
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 $
FERTILIZERS
MUSHROOM MANURE for sale Call 778-883-1591 WEED FREE Mushroom Manure. 13 yards - $160 or Well Rotted 10 yards - $180. 604-856-8877
551
GARAGE SALES
BRIDGEVIEW FLEA MARKET Every Sunday, Year Round, 80 Vendors 7am-3pm, 11475-126a St. Sry. Info./Book Table 604-625-3208 S. BURNABY
MULTI FAMILY GARAGE SALE, 7406 IMPERIAL ST. Sat. May 14, 9-3. Hsehold items, books, misc., collectibles, small appl., china, tapes, tools, furniture, etc.
560
MISC. FOR SALE
HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 563
MISC. WANTED
FREE SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Cash for some complete scrap cars. 604-465-7940 or 580-3439.
REAL ESTATE 609
APARTMENT/CONDOS
Burnaby 2 Bedroom Condo in ESPRIT 14th floor ~ great view 2 bath, lots of storage, 2 parking spots Under $480,000 Brookside Realty ~ Dave
(604)240-3523 626
HOUSES FOR SALE
EXQUISITE SANCTUARY Fabulous 2.26 private acres with creek in beautiful Alberni Valley on Vancouver Island. Enchanting 3600 sq.ft. 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom custom built 1995 home. Outstanding 57x40 shop with own bathroom, lots of parking. Features hardwood, tile throughout, custom cabinetry. Gas fireplaces, stove, heat and hot water; ensuite with soaker tub. Thinking of a life style change? Move to Vancouver Island. Even better, move to Port Alberni, the Salmon Capital of the World! Visit www.albernihomes4u.ca for more information on this “one of a kind” property. Asking $649,000 RE/MAX Mid Island Realty Port Alberni, B.C. John Stilinovic 250-724-4725 Toll Free 1-877-723-5660
OKANAGAN
*SPECTACULAR* 4 bdrm South Facing Waterfront Vacation Home On Shuswap Lake! Lakeshore living At it’s Best! 101 ft frontage by 88 ft. Fabulous 180 - degree water view with tons of outdoor living space. VACATION HOME 1-1/2 Story - 1200 sq. ft. Upper level - 3 bdrms Main level - 1 large bdrm Main bathrm, Open floor Plan - dining rm, kitchen and front room with dbl patio door access to Large deck - over 700 sq. ft. Large floating wharf - 512 sq. ft. 2 buoys, Firepit BACKYARD: Storage shed, grassy play area & fenced kennel. Perfect getaway for your family & all your friends with loads of summer fun for everyone! 5052 Squilax Anglemont Rd. Celista, BC. Only $729,000
Call 604-542-0865 or 250-955-6398 Email:
dlklitch@telus.net For more details
Friday, May 13, 2011 NewLeader A27 REAL ESTATE 633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS Canadian and US Models Custom Modular Mobile and Park Models 1500 sq. ft. Modular starting 109k 1200 sq. ft. Mobile starting @ 89K 10 year warranty 250-495-4650 jim@somhomes.com WHOLESALE FACTORY DIRECT. Manufactured, Modular & Park models. Tremendous savings. Luxurious 1512 sq ft home including delivery and installation only US $109,950. Many other plans available. The Home Boys 877-976-3737, 509-481-9830 or www.hbmodular.com We will beat ANYONE’S price!!
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RENTALS 706
APARTMENT/CONDO
BURNABY
RECREATIONAL
640
PARADISE FOUND: 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. $260,000. 250-395-0599. (Please see bchomesforsale.com/view/70mile/frank)
660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS
www.dannyevans.ca
706
1 Bdrm avail from $750/mo. Close to restaurants, schools, transit, stores. Short walk to Highgate Mall. Parking & laundry rm. Incl’s heat, hot water and storage.
RENTALS
APARTMENT/CONDO
All-Inclusive Seniors Residence
Pinecrest Manor 905 4th Avenue Quiet 3-storey low-rise in a park like setting. Spacious bach & 1 bdrm stes from $695. Family oriented, close to schools, parks and rec ctrs. u/g pkg, lndry rm. Heat and hot water included.
For more info & viewing, call
Small pet ok. Call
Albert 778-788-1853
Snjezana 778-788-1847 The Westport 1021 4th Avenue
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
Quiet 3 story low-rise bldg in convenient location. Bach & 1 bdrm suites from $695. Some with river views, short walk to Skytrain, or transit. Secure parking, lndry rm. Heat & hot water incl’d.
Small pet ok. Call
Snjezana 778-788-1847 Tiffany Place 1115 4th Avenue Quiet 3 storey bldg. 1 Bdrms from $800. Walk to Skytrain, close to bus and shops. Some river views. Secure parking, gym, lndry rm. Heat and hot water included.
Small pet ok.
Call Oana 778-788-1834 Hillcrest Manor 1303 8th Avenue
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....
747B SENIOR ASSISTED LIVING
POCO DOWNTOWN
NEW WESTMINSTER
ROYAL COLONIAL 7111 Linden Avenue
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
RENTALS
Large, bach & 2 bdrms from $695. Some stes with views, close to schools, parks and transit. Parking, Laundry Room. Heat and hot water incl’d. For more info and viewing call
Camellia 778-788-1839 Professionally managed by Gateway Property Management
Call 604- 521-3448
1 Bdrm. Apartment Rent incls. freshly prepared meals, cable, housekeeping, emergency response & activities. www.rjkent.com 2675 Shaughnessy St. Call: 778-285-5554
748 SHARED ACCOMMODATION SURREY Great location. Looking for a roommate to share my 2 bdrm bsmt suite. Your lrg rm can come furnished if you like. New appliances, freshly painted, shared washrm, newer suite suitable for female professional or student. Close to all amenities 2 min walk to bus stop, nr hospital, skytrain, SFU. Beautiful trails. Must be clean. Includes utils/cbl/intrnt $400/m. N/S N/P Avail. Now! Let’s be roomies. Please call or txt 604-377-4511
TRANSPORTATION 818
CARS - DOMESTIC
1998 CADILLAC CATERA - 135K, 4 dr. auto, leather, loaded, local, new tires / brakes, runs great, $2300obo. Must See 778.895.4260 1999 MALIBU LS, 4 door, 129K, p/w, p/l, p/s, tilt, cruise. Sport whls. Exc. cond. $2400. 604-309-4001. 2001 BUICK LA SABRE LTD/. 119.ks, immac. cond., lther, h/seats $7900. Like new. 778-565-1097 2001 PONTIAC MONTANA 137,000km. Runs great, auto. $3600. obo (604)535-8940 2005 CHEVY IMPALA exc cond, low km’s, A/C, seats 6, 4/door, $5500/obo. Al / Erika 604-346-0548
2005 HONDA S2000. Ap2 model. 60,000kms. Like brand new! Leather seats, new tires, new soft top, hi-end alarm system, 2 seater, 2 door convertible. I love this car, must sell due to recent loss of job. This car is a rebuild. Accepting offers. 250-650-5580 or geoffrey750@hotmail.com
821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS 750
SUITES, LOWER
COQUITLAM very clean quiet lrg 1 bdrm with sep ent, full bath & pkng. Nr Coq ctre, ns/np. $700 incl utils net & laundry.June1. 604-464-1085. MAPLE RIDGE. 2 bdrm. bright 1000 sf. sep ent, incl. heat/light. Sat TV, sec sys., shred w/d. Avail now. $900. Ns/np. N/D. 604-476-0778. NEW WESTMINSTER, 2/bdrm, 2/bath, W/D, $1195/mo neg. unfurn/furn. Call (604)516-6346 NEW WESTMINSTER - 2 Bdrm bsmt suite - $850/mo. n/p, n/s. Avail. now. 778-836-1196 NEW WESTMINSTER. Bright bsmt bachelor suite in quiet area. Near amen. NP/NS. Util. incl. shrd ldry & priv. entry. Suits one. Damage deposit & refs. $575/mo 604-534-1922
2001 HONDA ACCORD. 2 dr, auto, V6, S. roof, leather, 130 K, $5860 obo. Aircrd. for 2 yrs. 778-895-7570 2001 MAZDA MPV ES, lther, sunroof, dual a/c, fog lights, gold, beige int., 192K. $5450. (604)825-2393 OKANAGAN’S Largest Used Car Super Store. Always open online at: www.bcmotorproducts.com 250-545-2206
827
VEHICLES WANTED
838
RECREATIONAL/SALE
Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley
752
RENTALS NEW WESTMINSTER
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
BURNABY
AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY Completely remodeled building and 1 & 2 bedroom suites. Located at Highgate Mall. From $780/mo includes heat, hot water and parking. Call Kelly 778-994-2334 COQUITLAM
Welcome Home ! 1 Bedrooms available near Lougheed Mall and transit. Rent includes heat & hot water. Sorry No Pets. Refs required.
Call (604) 931-2670
NEW WESTMINSTER:520-11th St. Large 1 bdrm w/ small storage room. Incl h/w & heat. By Transit. Cats ok. $695 - $745/mo. Call: 604-540-2028. NEW WESTMINSTER
Colonial House 435 Ash Street 3 Story bldg in great location. 1 bdrm stes from $760. Covered pkg, lndry rm, landscaped common area. Close to park, transit, shops. Heat & hot water incl’d. For more info & viewing call
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
Quiet, spacious 2 & 1 Bdrms & Bachelor suites. Incld: Balcony, prkg, heat & h/wtr
Professionally managed by Gateway Property Management
MAPLE PLACE TOWERS
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
Call 604-526-7015 Professionally Managed By Colliers International
711
Call 604-834-4097 www.aptrentals.com
#1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME 604.683.2200
PITT MEADOWS: 2 - 3 bdrm co-op T/H $1005/mo - $1089/mo. Shares req’d. No subsidy available. Orientation 2nd & 4th Sun. 2 pm & 3rd Tues. 7 pm each mo. 19225 119th Ave., Pitt Meadows, BC V3Y 2B2. Leave msg 604-465-1938
✰ RENTAL ✰ ✰ INCENTIVES ✰ Richmond, East / New Westminster: 3 storey Townhouses with 5/appls, 2/bath, garage, f/p. From $1440/mo.
Call 604-522-1050
CO-OP RENTALS
TRANSPORTATION
NEW WESTMINSTER
QUEEN’S PARK CO-OP 1 Bdrm Townhouse $666/mo. Avail. June 1st
810
AUTO FINANCING
818
CARS - DOMESTIC
Share cost $2000. Must participate.
IMPORTANT: For eligibility proof of income mandatory. Please bring to orientation notice of tax assessment and last 3 months of pay cheques. No subsidy. 386 Ginger Drive Fax: 604-520-9713 Call: 604-520-3886
Orientation: Sun. May 15 @ 1 p.m.
736
HOMES FOR RENT
BURNABY S. 5425 Ewart St. 3 bdrm upper in tri-plex, 2 ba, rec rm. Large fcd yard, insuite ldry, large storage area & garage. June 1st. $1950/mo + utils. 778-888-0200
BURNABY
BURNABY
225 Royal Avenue 1 & 2 Brm apartments available. Hardwood floors, balcony. Rent includes heat and hot water.
Renovated townhomes in magnificent area. Basement, patio, new appliances, garage.
2006 NORTHSHORE 30 FT Travel trailer, 36” dble slides, bunk units, fully loaded $24,000. 604-824-8970
Rozario 778-788-1849
604-525-2661
www.aptrentals.net
ROYAL CITY APARTMENTS
Skyview Manor 908 6th Avenue
** 6960 ELWELL ST ** NEAR MIDDLEGATE
Call 604-421-1235
NEW WESTMINSTER
Rozario 778-788-1849
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
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.
Please call 604-526-0147
MAPLE Ridge Downtown. 1 Bdrm . Clean, quiet bldg. Adult oriented. NP/NS. Heat, h/w, internet incl $675 mo. 604-463-7172
Park Villa 529 10th Street
CLAREMONT TERRACE
Includes Heat, Hot Water and Cable.
In town. Off street prkg. $700/mo. incl heat. 604-219-0267
NEW WEST 621 Colburne St. New 1/bdrm in upgraded building. No pets. $735/mo. + 50% hydro. Avail June 1. Call: 604-454-4540
Crescentview
Great 1 Bedroom, quiet building nr. amenities, Royal City Mall & Skytrain.
BRIGHT 1 BDRM 2ND FLOOR.
Rozario 778-788-1849
Burnaby:
COQUITLAM
RIVIERA MANOR
MAPLE RIDGE
TOWNHOUSES
NEW WESTMINSTER
Large newly renovated 1 & 2 bdrm units available in wellkept concrete building. New floors and appl’s. Freshly painted. Patio and large storage room inste. 3 laundries in bldg. Rent incl’s heat & hot water. Sauna & jacuzzi. 5 min. walk to skytrain, Douglas College & New West Quay. Close to all amenities. Please call 604-834-1756 www.aptrentals.net NEW WESTMINSTER
Panorama Court Spacious & clean 1 bdrm avail. From $750 - $780/mo. No pets.
Call 604-540-6732
MAPLE RIDGE. 3 bdrm rancher on 1/4 acre. Nr amens. 6 appls, 2 large sheds, ample prk. np/ns, avail now. $1450/mo. Call 604-941-3259.
WE’RE ON THE WEB www.bcclassified.com PORT COQUITLAM, 1596 Suffolk, 3/bdrm, 2/bath, quiet street, fnced yard, garage, $1700/mo + util. Avail June 1. Wayne (604)862-9802
741
OFFICE/RETAIL RETAIL/OFFICE SPACE
Approx. 600 sq.ft. Off Maple Ridge, close to bank. June 1. $825incl Store front exposure & sible incentives.
224th Royal heat. pos-
604-219-0267 AUTOS: To buy or sell your car, truck, RV, van, 4x4 or trailer - this category has it all. You’ll also find automotive supplies and classic cars for sale, or you can list the vehicle you’re seeking. call 604.575.5555
1981 MONTE CARLO power roof, landau top, Air Cared until May 12, all power, $4900. (604)462-9306 1997 BUICK PARK AVE. Loaded, leather, heated certified, private $5900. 604-364-1554
1998 Audi A4 quattro, V6, 5spd, 317KM. $3000 obo. 250-307-1215.
845
SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
TRANSPORTATION 845
TRANSPORTATION 845
SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
The Scrapper
CA$H Top Dollar Today!
Scrap Cars & Trucks
778.772.4724 AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673
Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal FREE TOWING 7 days/wk. We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022 SCRAP BATTERIES WANTED We buy scrap batteries from cars, trucks & heavy equip. $4.00 each. Free pick-up anywhere in BC, Min. 10. Toll Free Call:1.877.334.2288 SCRAP BATTERIES WANTED We buy scrap batteries from cars, trucks & heavy equip. $4.00 each. Free pick-up anywhere in BC, Min. 10. Toll Free Call:1.877.334.2288
NOTICE TO CREIDTORS AND OTHERS Notice is Hereby Given that Creditors and others, having claims against the ESTATE OF PAULINE KATHLEEN ROSSITER, formerly of 102-38 Leopold Place, New Westminster, BC V3L 2C6, Deceased, who died on April 1, 2011, are hereby required to send the particulars thereof to the undersigned Executor, c/o Donald J. Johnson, Barrister & Solicitor, 545B Lawrence Avenue, Kelowna, BC V1Y 6L8 on or before June 17, 2011, after which date the estate’s assets will be distributed, having regard only to the claims that have been received. Paul Wesley Rossiter, Executor
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New Westminster Royal City Centre
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Pitt Meadows 19800 Lougheed Hwy.
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West Vancouver ®
Park Royal Shopping Centre North/South
White Rock Semiahmoo Shopping Centre 3189 King George Hwy. *Offer available until June 7, 2011, on a 3 year service agreement to residential clients who have not subscribed within the past 90 days to TELUS TV and Internet service. Regular rate in a bundle of $65 per month starts on month 7 based on the same services. Optik Essentials provided as channel package. Minimum system requirements apply. Final eligibility will be determined by a TELUS representative. HDTV input equipped television required to receive HD. TELUS reserves the right to modify the channel lineup and packages. †Current PVR rental rates will apply at the end of the 3 year term. A cancellation fee applies for early termination of the service agreement and will be $10 multiplied by the number of months remaining in the term. © 2011 TELUS