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Former Burnaby high school students Trevor Ritchie and Kaitlin Burnett support an anti-homophobia policy in Burnaby schools. JAMES MACLENNAN/NEWSLEADER
A policy to protect As Burnaby School District considers creating a specific policy to address homophobia, some gay students—past and present—share their experiences in Burnaby schools
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Moving to Canada gave her the opportunity to experience a third culture. Her art reveals her life experiences of living in multiple cultures and trying to keep the links of her past in the present. Jing’s art is a representation of architecture from the late 19th century in Beijing. Many of the buildings depicted in her art have already been destroyed in order to meet the needs of the swelling Beijing population. This loss of historic places has emotionally affected Jing, and she wonders how will the traditional cultures of Beijing be valued and passed to the next generation? This subject matter inspires her to create her art. Come check out their work. Deer Lake Gallery is open noon to 4 p.m., Tuesday to Saturday. Also, make sure to go online and check us out: Facebook/BurnabyArts and Twitter/BurnabyArts. ■Claire Halpern is art services coordinator with the Burnaby Arts Council, located at 6548 Deer Lake Ave.
ARTS & CULTURE 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, 604-436-7709.
Alistair Bell’s Animals—Portraits of the Wild: Featuring works by B.C. printmaker Alistair Bell’s in the City of Burnaby’s Permanent Art Collection that explore his artistic career from its early beginnings until his death in 1997. Bell travelled to the world’s famous zoos sketching the exotic birds and animals that became the subjects for many of the more than 250 prints he created over a 60-year period. When: Until June 19. Where: Where: Burnaby Art Gallery, 6344 Deer Lake Ave. Info: 604-297-4422 or www.burnabyartgallery.ca.
Burnaby Artist Guild: Welcomes new members interested in painting, beginners or established painters. When: Meetings Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. Where: Shadbolt Centre for the Arts. Info: Judy Smith, 604-682-6720.
Jean Duguay’s “OUCH�: Abstract artist’s latest exhibition of acrylic on canvas works. When: Until June 24. Where: Plaskett Gallery, Massey Theatre, 735 8th Ave., New Westminster. Info: 604-517-5900 or minna@masseytheatre. com.
Friday, May 20, 2011 NewsLeader A3
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A new $763,840-rubberized jogging track at Confederation Park has been approved by Burnaby council. The new track will be illuminated and require less maintenance than the gravel track it is replacing, particularly in the wet winter months, said a city staff report. Construction is expected to take place from June through August. During that time, an alternative temporary walking circuit will be set up at the former site of the Burnaby Heights Resource Centre, at Willingdon Avenue and Albert Street.
Burnaby council has approved a contribution of $397,790 as city hall’s share of operating the community school program for the 2011-2012 school year. City hall and the school district jointly fund the program which operates seven community schools—Edmonds, Gilmore, Lochdale, Maywood, Second Street, Stride Avenue and Stoney Creek. The schools provide community education programs and neighbourhood activities in addition to regular school programs.
Burnaby council has authorized city staff to clean up the property at 6337 Silver Ave., the subject of complaints for the past year about garbage and overgrowth. The house on the property is unoccupied and the unsightly materials in the yard include shopping carts, furniture, and appliances. City staff have tried unsuccessfully to contact the owner several times and have laid two bylaw fines of $500 each which remain unpaid. If the $8,200 estimated cost for the cleanup is not paid by the owner, it will be added to their next property tax bill.
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Trevor Ritchie and Kaitlin Burnett say there are good reasons why there needs to be a specific policy protecting lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, transsexual, Two-Spirit and queer students in the Burnaby School District.
helped her. “This kind of policy shows that there are LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, transsexual, Two-Spirit, queer) people in your society, that you’re not alone. There are a lot more of you than you think.”
Gays tripped, insulted Trevor Ritchie recalls being one of the lucky ones while attending Burnaby North secondary. He started coming out as being gay in Grade 10 and,
despite homophobic comments being common in the locker room after P.E., he says they were never really directed at him. Ritchie, now 21, believes that’s because, unlike other targets—both gay and those just perceived to be so—he was very athletic, a trait that gained him a measure of acceptance among his classmates. He did, however, witness numerous occasions when classmates would be pushed around, tripped in the
hallways and insulted using homophobic epithets. “My biggest thing is I wish I was able to say something more just to stop the bullying that happened to other people.” He wouldn’t know if someone was homosexual or not, and couldn’t then defend them one way or the other, he explained. “If they feel it absolutely necessary to insult someone, it’d be nice for it to not be homophobic language that could hurt someone else.” Perhaps an indication of why the school district’s proposed policy is deemed necessary is the case of a current Grade 11 student who spoke on condition that his name not be used. “Frank” said he started coming out as gay in Grade 9. “My mom knows but she’s not happy about it.” The 16-year-old has yet to tell his father because “it wouldn’t be good.” While his friends and classmates who know about his sexual orientation are supportive, and homophobic comments he hears are never directed at him, he’s acutely aware that homophobia does exist in his school and elsewhere.
POLICE SEEK INFO ABOUT SUSPICIOUS VAN Burnaby RCMP are seeking witnesses to an incident involving a suspicious van. On Tuesday, May 17, at around 9:15 p.m., a 17-year-old girl was walking south on Royal Oak Avenue from the Royal Oak SkyTrain station when a white van pulled up beside her. The side door of the van opened and two men got out, blocking the girl’s path while asking her to “come here.” The girl was able to run home without being followed. Burnaby RCMP is asking anyone that may have witnessed the incident to call 604-294-7922 or, to remain anonymous, Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
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came in physical education class. In the change room she was somehow seen as a threat. The other girls showered her with verbal abuse, then By Wanda Chow escalated to pushing and NEWSLEADER shoving. “The biggest thing they aitlin Burnett spent could threaten you with, her Grade 9 year blackmail, is just outing you fighting to stay at to the rest of your classCariboo Hill secondary. mates.” Burnett, now 25, says at Burnett stopped going to the time, her home address P.E. class. When she got in meant she was forced to trouble, she stopped attendattend Burnaby Mountain ing school altogether. secondary After a week, when it opened the honour roll “I know a person student the following was year. who was severely approached by But she a teacher and harassed and already knew a counsellor some of the he eventually to whom she students who dropped out confided. They would be movwere supportive, because of the ing there with finding a way her and was harassment.” for her to earn concerned. her P.E. credit Frank After all, she without returnhad come out Burnaby student ing to the class, as a lesbian to and helping her her close friends but word return to Cariboo Hill the had got out to others who following year. were far less supportive. Her Now working as a comfriends would be staying at munity activist, Burnett is Cariboo Hill. Those other saddened to hear of the loud girls were coming with her. opposition to the Burnaby “It ended up being worse school district’s proposed than I thought.” anti-homophobia policy, Burnett said at Mountain, knowing how it could have the trouble for her always
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Like many Grade 12 students earlier this month, Miaondra Maia visited the office at Burnaby South secondary to purchase her ticket for the grad dinner-dance. School staff told her she couldn’t buy the ticket until she first paid a $25 student activity fee which was charged at the beginning of the school year. Miaondra was shocked. “They were holding my tickets for ransom, that’s what it felt like.” The student activity fee at issue has been a sore point for her family for years, said her mother, Kim Maia. She hasn’t paid the fee in recent years because “I don’t believe I should have to.” When Kim has asked what the fee is for, she’s been told it’s for an agenda, like a student daytimer, and for clubs, field trips and even computer usage. She’s always replied that she can buy a cheaper agenda herself, her daughter doesn’t participate in clubs, she pays out of pocket for field trips and computer usage is part of what she pays school taxes for. “I never get an adequate answer so I refuse to pay it.”
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Miaondra Maia says the $25 student activity fee at Burnaby South secondary is unnecessary and has been refusing to pay it.
When Miaondra told her mom what happened, Kim tried contacting the school principal, then visited the school office herself where staff repeated that the student activity fee was mandatory and had to be paid first. “I felt it was kind of blackmailish,” Kim said, noting she could find no mention of such fees being required in the School Act. So she took it a step further and spoke with assistant superintendent Gina Niccoli-Moen who confirmed the fee is not mandatory and clarified the matter with the school’s prin-
cipal. Miaondra got her grad ticket and attended the event last week. But mother and daughter want to raise awareness that the fee is voluntary. “I’m sure there’s lots of people out there completely unaware the school fee is an unlawful extra tax the students have to pay,” Kim said. Miaondra said other students told her they were having the same problem getting their grad tickets and she advised them they didn’t have to pay the $25 fee. PLEASE SEE I DIDN’T ON A8
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Friday, May 20, 2011 NewsLeader A5
Police seize drugs, cash, guns Arrest man they say is working at ‘fairly high level’ in UN Gang Vikki Hopes BLACK PRESS
Information that the Abbotsford Police Department’s (APD) gang suppression unit received about a drug supply line in the community has led to the arrest of a Burnaby man afďŹ liated with the UN Gang. The 28-year-old man was arrested Tuesday at about 1 p.m. after police executed a search warrant in the 4400 block of Buchanan Street in Burnaby. Seized from the residence were a hangun, a kilogram of cocaine, 800 grams of meth, 1/3 kilogram of heroin and more than $56,000 in cash. Police are recommending charges of possession for the
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Money, drugs and a gun were seized after information that the Abbotsford Police Department’s gang suppression unit received about a drug supply line in that community led to the arrest of a Burnaby man afďŹ liated with the UN Gang.
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APD spokesperson Ian MacDonald said the gang suppression unit (GSU) received information that the man was supplying drugs to dealers in Abbotsford and elsewhere. Surveillance was conducted on the home, and assistance in executing the warrant was provided by the APD drug enforcement unit, the Burnaby RCMP drug section and the RCMP Lower Mainland Emergency Response Team. MacDonald said members of the GSU described the operation as “one of the most successful and cooperative� they have conducted with outside agencies. He said the suspect was working at a “fairly high level� in the UN Gang, and his arrest is a “pretty big deal.�
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It’s all in the interpretation gesting, at the right age level, it would be a good The vitriolic negative reaction to the Burnaby idea to incorporate discussion about issues board of education’s draft anti-homophobia policy surrounding LGBTQ. For instance, social studies is proving why one is needed. classes, that’s if they still call it social studies, talk Many have pointed out the school district about all sorts of issues of the day like racism, already has an anti-bullying policy as well as war, religion and, horrors, political ideology. others that protect against discrimination and Homophobia and all of its offshoots are prejudice. topics that should be discussed, especially To have a specific one about at the high school level. This should be LGBTQ—the acronym that keeps about broadening student awareness on a giving—is redundant. The protection is wide variety of topics. The social ills that already there. come with homophobia and discriminaThose objections are the sane ones. tion against sexual orientation are topics Others are not. students should be aware of. It’s about One clause has caused the most opening their eyes and ears to what’s hapconsternation particularly, it would pening around them. Not brainwashing seem, amongst fundamentalist Christhem into ‘going down the wrong path’ of tians and traditional conservatives. sexual orientation. It says, “Teachers shall be encourGrant Granger Being heterosexual is not about being aged to embed and integrate LGBTQ superior to other orientations or a choice. issues into existing curriculum in It is simply what the majority of human beings age-appropriate ways to help students acquire the skills and knowledge to understand the impacts of are. There are several other orientations, as the ever-expanding acronym would suggest, that homophobia and transphobia upon society.” make up the minority. They all deserve the same The words “embed” and “integrate” have been respect as the majority. It is personal character translated by the fear mongers to mean teachers are to brainwash and convert all the little Johnnys that makes someone a good person, not his or her sexual orientation. and Jills into demonic sexual monsters. The policy also talks about how there’s a need While deciphering bureaucratic writing can to model acceptance of diversity. That not only turn brains to mush, there is at least one other applies to the zillions of cultures Burnaby is interpretation. What the policy is doing is sug-
blessed with, but also to LGBTQ and heterosexuals, artists and athletes, white collar and blue collar, old and young, rich and poor. The board of education is not exempt from any wrongdoing in this matter. Trustees should be taken to task for not being more open about the process as it went along. Maybe they thought since policies had been developed by more than a dozen other districts in the province with nary a peep from the community that this was just a mom-and-apple-pie issue everyone would support. The furor just may be an example of why having an entire slate get elected to the board isn’t such a hot idea for democracy. Not much opposition to what the BCA does gets voiced. That may be mainly because the city and district are run so efficiently, but occasionally it is because trustees can decide everything behind closed doors. Board chair Larry Hayes isn’t opposed to doing some fine tuning and tweaking to the policy. It would be a good idea to clarify some of the bureaucratic wording. The board is holding steadfast in its intention to pass a policy because it is the right thing to do, and so it should. To abandon it would be bowing to bigotry. It may cost the BCA a bit at the ballot box in November, though. Normally that might be a good thing, but it would be for the wrong reasons. Grant Granger is a NewsLeader reporter ggranger@burnabynewsleader.com
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I read with great interest the article in the Burnaby NewsLeader called “Antihomophobia debate packs school board meetingâ€? (April 29). My ďŹ rst thoughts were, “Can anyone believe there could be a debate on this issue?â€? and “What is there to debate?â€? I could not quite fathom that someone would protest protection against bullying of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transsexual and Queer (LGBTQ) folk. Having belonged (in the past) to a fanatical religion I knew at once there is only one segment of society that would protest protection of LGBTQ folk from being bullied: the religious fundamentalists. I recognized the spin, having exited such a group—in my case, the Jehovah’s Witnesses. They claim to be a “moderateâ€? religion concerned about preserving their narrow deďŹ nition of “familyâ€?—family, of course being deďŹ ned as husband (man), wife (woman) plus any children resulting from said union. These so-called “special interest groupsâ€? spew hate directly from the church/ kingdom hall platforms and even quote scriptures such as found in Genesis Chapter 19 to support their twisted
reasoning. For example, they use the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah by God as a precedent that “proves� the God of the bible destroyed these cities because the men desired sexual relations with other men, rather than the women. After leaving the religion, I am now feeling concern about the constant cry for more “religious freedom� emanating from these fundamentalist groups who will not openly acknowledge that they are religious in nature. They turn around and persecute and marginalize human beings who desire the same freedoms to choose their private life course. Yet our modern western society seems to put religions on a pedestal that no one is allowed to touch, lest these individuals be called bigoted. Yet, it is these very religions that are spewing the hate and propaganda that marginalize folks they judge. These religious groups feel that they speak on behalf of God, and therefore are above the law. Fundamentalist religions probably don’t like to be put in the same box as the Jehovah’s Witnesses, but I say why not?—their spin on family values is the
same. How fundamentalist religions treat other human beings will come back to haunt them. What goes around comes around. These so-called moderate religious people do not appear to be heeding their own scripture: â€œâ€Ś For whatever a man is sowing, this he will also reap.â€?— Galatians 6:7 (New World Translation). I suggest we treat all humans with respect, allowing each individual their exercise of “free willâ€? to choose what is appropriate for themselves without interference, judgment, persecution or marginalization, lest it come back to haunt such self-appointed judges. E. Harrison Burnaby
The Liberal Party will return to greatness I was disappointed in the results of the federal election but not very surprised. Obviously the Liberal Party of Canada took a beating: its leader lost his seat, the party lost over half of its seats and lost its status as the ofďŹ cial opposition. However I am proud that I stood up for what I believe in even if it wasn’t popular to do so. During the campaign I realized how
fervently I believe in Liberalism. I believe in helping disadvantaged people but I also believe in free enterprise and personal freedom. Anyone who thinks we are ďŹ nished should think again. We will rebuild with a new leader and new policies and ideas as we have done many times over the last 150 years and will come back stronger than ever. Garth Evans 2011 Liberal candidate (Burnaby-New Westminster)
Who’s driving the bus? Re: TransLink’s budget red ink turns to black (NewsLeader, May 13) The good news from TransLink keeps getting worse. Balanced budget aside, what does this mean for regional transportation? Less than three years after they created a Regional Transportation Plan for the coming decades (Transport 2040), TransLink is already abandoning the goals in that plan. The ďŹ rst ďŹ ve goals set out a reasonable framework for sustainable transportation in the region. The sixth goal was to establish “sufďŹ cient fundingâ€? and use this funding to “inuence transportation choices.â€?
Contrast this to recent TransLink stories in the news. When not enough drivers use their shiny new Golden Ears Bridge, they cut the tolls to attract cars; however when vital bus routes in Burnaby and New Westminster are not seeing enough riders, service is cut to an ineffectual level. Meanwhile, they are cutting regional bicycle infrastructure support in half. Not only is TransLink unable to establish sufďŹ cient funding for crucial infrastructure such as the Evergreen Line (conspicuously absent from the rosy budget estimate), it appears that they are using their limited funding to inuence people towards driving a car instead of the sustainable alternatives so imperative to meeting the ďŹ rst ďŹ ve goals. So please, whoever is driving this bus, can you conďŹ rm our destination is “Transport 2040?â€? You keep steering towards “Los Angeles 1980,â€? and some paying passengers are starting to get concerned we may have missed our stop. Patrick Johnstone President New Westminster Environmental Partners
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Like Burnett and Ritchie, Opposition to the proposed he knows of current students policy often questions the who feel unsafe at school need to single out LGBTQ because of their sexual orienstudents when a general tation. anti-bullying policy already “I know a person who exists. was severely harassed and Charter Lau, a Burnaby he eventually dropped out resident and member of Willbecause of the harassment,” ingdon Church, said of the Frank said. “He was gay. He anti-bullying was just starting policy, “If to come out.” “There was limited they’re good And while enough for or no opposition he’s usually us, why not the target in places like then is it not of such insults, good enough Cranbrook and Frank said it for gays? If Williams Lake. still affects him. they’re not “It’s a pretty Apparently in good enough terrible feeling for the gays, Burnaby it’s a huge actually, kind of like a punch in deal. Why is that?” obviously it’s not good the gut.” Such for us. James Sanyshyn enough comments have Fair is fair.” a “nasty, nasty Burnaby Teachers Lau’s two tone to it. It daughters, Association gives you a feelaged 16 and ing how much 13 attend an independent people can hate other people Christian school but his for no reason.” younger child is considering Frank, who is involved switching to their local public in his school’s gay-straight school. alliance club, does feel While he agrees with the uncomfortable in technical principle of preventing diseducation, what used to be crimination, he is offended by called “shop class,” where the policy’s defi nition of hethe said a number of his erosexism which is described classmates regularly spew as a belief that heteroboth homophobic and racist sexuality is “superior and the epithets. “It’s a stereotype norm” which “perpetuates but it has a degree of truth negative stereotypes and is in it.”
dangerous to individuals and communities.” Burnett responded that anti-bullying policies are inadequate to deal with the underlying issues. “Anti-bullying policies, all they do is mete out punishment to offenders, they don’t do anything to change the school culture, change how LGBTQ students are perceived,” she said. Frank said that the policy would give LGBTQ students recourse to the school board if they felt their concerns were not being addressed. As it is, homophobic language is so prevalent, it’s often just ignored. “Racism is punished right away. You hear someone use the ‘n’ word and they get sent to the office. When someone says ‘faggot,’ a teacher doesn’t hear it or pay attention.” Homophobic comments make up a good 75 per cent of discriminatory and prejudicial name-calling but are subject to only about 25 per cent of disciplinary action, he said. Ritchie said there’s been much misinformation spread about the proposed policy. He’s heard parents raise unfounded concerns about young children being taught in detail about homosexual sexual activity.
As for the definition of heterosexism, which was borrowed from a similar policy in Nanaimo, teacher James Sanyshyn said one need only ask people “who have committed suicide or been gay-bashed as to whether or not it’s dangerous.” Sanyshyn, vice-president of the Burnaby Teachers Association and a member of the LGBTQ adhoc committee which drafted the policy, explained that heterosexism is the belief that “only one group of people is normal and everything else falls into the abnormal category.” He pointed out that the 2001 gay-bashing which killed Aaron Webster in Stanley Park was carried out by former Burnaby students. And suicide rates are six to 16 times higher for LGBTQ youth than for heterosexual youth, he added, another indication of the need for a policy addressing the needs of this one group. Sanyshyn is somewhat surprised by the opposition and controversy. If approved, Burnaby would be the 13th B.C. school district to have such a policy. “There was limited or no opposition in places like Cranbrook and Williams Lake. Apparently in Burnaby it’s a huge deal. Why is that?”
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discharges – often without “Municipalities are investenough accompanying finaning more in the areas that matter most to our communi- cial aid. Port Coquitlam Mayor ties,” said UBCM president Greg Moore, viceBarbara Steele, a Surpresident of the rey councillor. “Our UBCM, said general operations are becomgovernment costs ing more efficient.” have on average Spending is up declined over 20 primarily because of years. He rejected escalating police and claims businesses firefighting costs and don’t have enough growing demand for MOORE say, noting threerecreational services, quarters of mayors the report says, not come from the prifrom general governvate sector. ment overhead. “There is excellent repIt also notes federal and resentation from local busiprovincial governments are ness,” he said. imposing higher costs on The CFIB argued civic local taxpayers – through spending has grown twice more onerous requirements as fast as the population and to cut greenhouse gases, inflation combined. It wants improve drinking water the province to force cities quality and clean up sewage
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Jones did not name specific civic services to cut. “I would look at wages and benefits of staff,” she said. Total municipal compensation is 30 per cent above comparable pay levels in the private sector, Jones said, adding civic wages and benefits should be frozen until they get within five per cent of the private sector. The UBCM study warns councils not to take such advice seriously, noting contracts are negotiated and can’t be arbitrarily imposed.
It also cautions that some critics who seek to cut non-core services define them as anything that can be delivered by private firms. The report said that could apply to parts or all of recreation, transit, economic development, arts and culture, housing, garbage collection and perhaps other local services. Some services like parks and recreation, where cities face growing demands, generate hard-to-quantify social dividends by keeping seniors and youth active, healthy and engaged, the report said.
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JUNE 4, 5, and 11 BURNABY COMMUNITY CENTRES Check out these two swap-meets – free for buyers; sellers must register. Rain or shine! Car Trunk Sale event at Edmonds Community Centre - Saturday, June 4th, 9am to 2pm. Car Trunk Sale Saturday at Bill Copeland Sports Centre June 11, 9:00am to 2pm.
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JUNE 6, 8 and 9 TOMMY DOUGLAS LIBRARY, CITY HALL AND BONSOR RECREATION COMPLEX Hydro Three energy education events with BC participation are being coordinated with sions. interactive displays, activities and discus
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SATURDAY, JUNE 11 BURNABY MOUNTAIN PARK Organized by Burnaby Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services, two separate guided hikes are scheduled. Participants will meet at the Mountain Air Bike Park parking lot off Barnet Highway for an enjoyable beginners hike and interpretive talk. For those 10 years of age and older - those under 19 must have a signed waiver form.
SUNDAY JUNE 5TH - SATURDAY JUNE 11TH “Waste Reduction --making a Difference”
This year’s theme is with a great selection of fun and educational events and activities right here in Burnaby! 2011 Environment Week is your opportunity to learn more about our local environment and what you can do to make a difference. There’s something here for everyone in the family!
Speaker Event: Clean Bin Project’ e h ‘T Professor Anthony Perl MONDAY, JUNE 6, 7:0 0 PM TOMMY DOUGLAS LIB RARY Anthony Perl, Directo r of SFU’s Urban Studies Program, will present a free public lecture, entitle d “Reducing Waste in Mobility”. The focu s will be on waste reduction in transportat ion.
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SUNDAY, JUNE 12, 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM CENTRAL PARK Local environmental stewards and Kaymar Creek streamkeepers, the Urban Forest Group, are organizing a public ecology and plant walk. Interested members of the public are invited to meet at Patterson SkyTrain Station at the intersection of Beresford Street and Patterson Avenue by 10am.
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Scott Ranger of the Nanaimo Timbermen takes a shot against the Burnaby Lakers in the Western Lacrosse Association season opener last Friday at Copeland Arena.
Council Chambers Burnaby City Hall 4949 Canada Way Burnaby, BC Copies of the Financial Statements will be available for inspection by the public in the Finance Department, Burnaby City Hall 4949 Canada Way, Burnaby, BC during regular business hours from May 13, 2011 to May 28th, 2011.
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St. Thomas More Collegiate is off to the AA senior girls high school soccer championship in Port Coquitlam June 2-4 after a dramatic win in a zone playoff game Monday. The Knights secured their spot by edging the Seycove Seyhawks 2-1 in a shootout. Senior Sarah Hughes scored STM’s goal in regulation finishing off a cross from Grade 8 Carly Coady before Grade 10 goalkeeper Vanessa Campbell came through for St. Thomas More in the shootout.
The brand-new floor shone and so did the home team. The Burnaby Lakers scored eight consecutive goals while holding the visiting Nanaimo Timberman off the scoresheet more than 36 minutes en route to a 13-9 victory in the opening game of the 2011 Western Lacrosse Association season at Copeland Arena last Friday. In the debut of the facility’s new hardwood surface, the Lakers took a 3-2 lead after one period and then scored the only four goals of the second before extending their lead to 10-2 by the 6:35 mark of the third period. It was Burnaby’s first victory over Nanaimo since June 6, 2008 having only two ties to show for eight games
with the T-Men. The game also marked the debut of new head coach Bob Johnston. The Lakers, who finished last in 2010, scored on all five of their power-play opportunities. The Burnaby attack was led by Matt Quinton with three goals and three assists and Colton Clark who had two goals and three assists. Calvin Craig, Dane Stevens and Scott Dinning also notched a pair of goals with singles going to Mike Brascia and Chase Williams. Scott Ranger had four goals for Nanaimo. The Lakers play host to the Coquitlam Adanacs this Friday (today) starting at 7:45 p.m. sports@burnabynewsleader.com
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Burnaby South won the senior badminton Burnaby/ New West zone badminton playoffs thanks to all-stars Naveen Bandara, Oscar tang and Jerica Lee. Moscrop was second and had the league’s other two all-stars, Isabella Yao and Paul Wu. The junior title went to Burnaby North with the Vikings’ Tony Lin, Carson Wong and Linda Biar named as all-stars. Alpha all-stars Michelle Tse and Sunny Shik powered the Aztecs to a second-place finish.
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The Burnaby Jr. Lakers dropped their second consecutive game with an 8-6 loss to the visiting Victoria Shamrocks at Bill Copeland Arena on Sunday. The Lakers had taken a 3-1 first period lead and had a 5-4 lead after two, but were outscored 4-1 by the Shamrocks in the third. Ryan Watson scored three goals for Burnaby with singles going to Mackenzie Davis, Kevin ISherwood and Jordan Johnson.
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It’s a well sought after building in Brentwood by locals. This well maintained unit offers spacious living room, separate formal dining room, master bedroom with en suite, walkout balcony with sunny SW exposure. This suite also has in suite dryer. Only short walk to Brentwood Mall, skytrain and recreational facilities include meeting & exercise room, tennis court, outdoor pool & centre courtyard.
For more details on these or other listings visit: www.northburnabycondo.ca
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It costs less to own than rent at Mirra With some of the best prices in Surrey! Stainless steel appliances, laminate flooring, and stone countertops come standard. Architecturally stunning, NEW TOWN homes come in 8, 9, and over 11 feet ceilings with open kitchen floor plans. Nestled in a friendly walkable urban neighbourhood with all shopping and lifestyle needs, and minutes from MOVE IN THIS transit. Your future lives here. SUMMER! 76 AVE.
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LONG BEACH - Ucluelet Deluxe waterfront cabin, sleeps 6, BBQ. Spring Special. 2 nights $239 / 3 nights $299. Pets Okay. Rick 604-306-0891
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The Burnaby NewsLeader & New Westminster NewsLeader are divisions of Black Press Ltd., Canada’s largest independent newspaper company, with more than 180 community, daily and urban newspapers in B.C., Alberta, Washington State, Ohio and Hawaii, and extensive online operations with over 250 websites. Black Press is also Western Canada’s largest privately-held commercial printer with 14 printing plants. The NewsLeader is the recent recipient of the Suburban Newspapers of America 2009 First Place Best Community Newspaper, circulation 37,500+, plus has won or been nominated in eleven categories for the 2010 SNAs, CCNAs, and BCYCNAs, including winning a CCNA Blue Ribbon award. If you are a highly creative individual with an ability to multi-task in a fast-paced team environment and have good interpersonal and sales skills, we would like to meet you. To apply, please forward your resume with a cover letter to: Tracy Keenan, Publisher 7438 Fraser Park Drive Burnaby, BC V5J 5B9
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Community Support Worker 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
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Fax: 250-314-1058 or email: rylant@shaw.ca
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Diesel Engine Mechanics CULLEN DIESEL POWER LTD. Surrey B.C. requires experienced Diesel Engine mechanics with overhaul and repair experiences for the Surrey Truck Engine shop. Preference given to applicants with DDC & MBE engine exp.
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Foremen, Pipelayers, Operators & Skilled Labourers required for a BC owned and operated company. Must have 3 yrs. experience in underground utility and a valid drivers license. Fax resume 604-881-2412 or e-mail: info@pedrecontractors.com
ISLAND MANUFACTURING and metal fabricating shop needing a qualified Metal Designer. Must have Auto Cad experience. Mechanically inclined with knowledge of the Transportation industry. Email: reception@profabmanufacturing.net
Painter NOC 7294 1 vacancy, Perm. F/T, CPP, $22.50 Hourly. ASAP, GVA, Academy of Arts (Faculty Of Fine Arts), 3 years of drawing Murals required. Mail: Omega Painting, 301-1550 West 10th Avenue.Vancouver, BC, V6J1Z9, Email: info@omegapainting.ca
WOODWORKER Moulderman (women)
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HOME IMPROVEMENTS
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A-1 CONTRACTING. Renos. Bsmt, kitchens, baths, custom cabinets, tiling, plumbing, sundecks, reroofing. Dhillon 604-782-1936.
A HON’S GARDENING - Gardening Service - Clean-up - Power Raking - Painting inside/outside Cell: 604-440-8138 / 604-767-2125
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✶ Pruning & Shaping ✶ Tree Removal ✶ Stump Grinding QUALITY RENO’S Comm/ Res. over 15 yrs exp. specializing in kitchen, bath & bsmt. references avail. Free est.Greg 604 889-6055 RENOVATIONS Carpentry, painting, drywall, tiles Quality work - reasonable price Martin 604-521-8715 RENOVATIONS? I do bthrms, kitchens, floor re-finishing, windows, metal roofing, patio covers. Refs. 30 yrs exp. Call Hugh (778)989-5933
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MOVING & STORAGE
Lawncutting D Power Raking D Rototilling & Pruning D Hedge Trimming D Power washing D Open to odd jobs Free Est, Established since 1997, Licensed Business, Reas. rates
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AFFORDABLE MOVING
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Black Press is Canada’s largest independent newspaper company, with more than 170 community, daily and urban newspapers in BC, Alberta, Washington State, Ohio and Hawaii, and extensive online operations with over 250 websites. Black Press is also the leading commercial printer with 14 printing plants Those interested should submit a resume to: Advertising Manager. North Shore Outlook admanager@northshoreoutlook.com #104-980 West 1st Street North Vancouver, B.C. V7P 3N4 Deadline for applications is: May 31st 2011
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Local & Long Distance
** HON’S GARDEN SERVICE ** Lawn Maintenance, Power Raking Trimming, Pruning Garden clean-up New Sod, Weeding. Free Est. 604317-5328 honsgarden@shaw.ca
Roofing Experts. 778-230-5717 Repairs/Re-Roof/New Roofs. All work Gtd. Free Est. Call Frank.
604-537-4140 MAN with 1 ton moving truck avail for moving or delivery. Fast & Reliable. Starting $40/hr 604-759-2955 SPARTAN Moving Ltd. Fast & Reliable. Insured Competitive rates. Wknd Specials. Call Frank: (604) 435-8240
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RUBBISH REMOVAL
RECYCLE-IT! JUNK REMOVAL EARTH FRIENDLY On Time, As Promised, Service Guaranteed!
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AAA PRECISION PAINTING. Quality work. 778-881-6096.
Topsoil/Lawn & Garden - $24/yrd Aged Mushroom Manure - $15/yrd Steer Manure - $15/yrd.
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Wash Sand, 3/4 Clear Crush, & 3/4 Drain Rock - $25/yrd Lime Rock - $35/yrd. Nabby Jack
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PAINT SPECIAL
Isaac 604-727-5232
3 rooms for $269, 2 coats (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
• Kitchens • Bathrooms • Remodeling • Decks 30 Years Experience Licensed - Insured
Mr. Cleanup Disposal SAME DAY SERVICE Seniors Discount
www.metrovanhome.ca
Call Andrew (778)868-3374
EXTERIOR / INTERIOR PAINTING
HOME RENOVATION 15 Years Experience www. mmsparklingservice.com FREE ESTIMATE
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604-949-1900 QUALITY RENOVATIONS
RUBBISH REMOVAL & MORE *Landscape *Trimming *Yard Clean *Const. Clean. *ANYTHING!!! 1 Ton Truck. Call Patrick for Prompt Quality Service @ 604-808-1652.
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
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
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Serving The Lower Mainland Since 1988 ABOVE THE REST “ Int. & Ext., Unbeatable Prices, Professional Crew. Free Est. Written Guarantee. No Hassle, Quick Work, Insured, WCB. Call (778)997-9582
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
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359 SAND, GRAVEL & TOPSOIL Always! deliver Top soil, bark mulch, sand & gravel. 7days/wk. Simon 604-230-0627 will spread
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SEASIDE PAINTING
SUNDECKS
& Decking 604-462-8528, 218-9618
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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
604-787-5915, 604-291-7778 Info: www.treeworksonline.ca info@treeworksonline.ca 10% OFF with this AD
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PETS
AFRICAN GRAY-lrg cage. Moving. Looking for good home for my Joey. Talks alot. $1800: (604)931-6616 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 MASTIFF P/B PUPS Fawn & Bridle. CKC reg. Ready to go. $1500. 604-726-3934 GERMAN Shepherd pups, 1st shots, males & females. view parents. Exc bloodline. (604)997-2404 GERMAN Shepherd pups & young adults. Quality German & Czech bloodlines Reg/Guar. 604-856-8161 LAB RETRIEVER PUPS, yellow & black, $500. Vet check, quality lineage, dew claws, 1st shots, dewormed. (604)702-0217 MULTI POM puppies, 2 M, 1 F, 8 wks old. Ready to go. All shots. $350 obo. Phone (604)825-2271. 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 PUPPIES FOR SALE, 6 wks old, Terrier X Chihauhau $300 Call 604-856-3855
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FINANCIAL SERVICES
Get your trees or tree removal done NOW
✓ Tree & Stump Removal ✓ Certified Arborists ✓ 20 yrs exp. 60’ bucket truck ✓ Crown reduction ✓ Spiral pruning ✓ Fully insured. Best Rates
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
✶ Reasonable Rates for Delivery.
604-763-4215 or 604-341-4524
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PRESSURE WASHING POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING
1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. We move - We ship - We recycle. Senior- Student Discount available. 604-721-4555 or 604-800-9488. ABBA MOVERS & DEL. Res/com 1-4 ton truck, 1 man $35/hr, 2 men from $45. Honest, bsmt clean up. 25 yrs of experience 604-506-7576 ABE MOVING - $35/Hr. Per Person *Reliable Careful Movers. *Rubbish Removal. *24 Hours. 604-999-6020
DAerating D Power Raking D Pruning D Lawn Cutting D Power Washing D Fencing D Organic Fertilizing Weekly ~ Bi-Weekly
TREE SERVICES A1-TRI-CRAFT Tree Serv. Dangerous tree removal, spiral pruning hedge trimming, stump grinding, topping. Insured, WCB Free Est Arborist Reports
ABC TREE MEN
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The North Shore Outlook has an immediate opening for a full time Ad Controller/ Marketing Assistant/Office Administration/ Receptionist position.
Responsibilities include booking and trafficking ROP advertising and flyer distribution, dummying the newspaper, as well administrative support for display sales representatives. You will be at the centre of the action contributing to a team of dynamic sales, marketing and creative professionals. It is best suited to those who are strongly servicedriven and can contribute with a sales-oriented mindset. The position also includes day-to-day reception and office administration duties
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PLUMBING
GARDENING
1 to 10 YRDS. DELIVERD ONLY
The position requires a highly organized individual with an ability to multi-task in a fastpaced team environment. Strong written and verbal communication skills, a ‘can-do’ attitude and high degree of comfort with Excel, Word, Power Point and changing technology are required for success in this position.
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Rick’s Bobcat Service. Leveling, Back filling, Trucking reas. rates.778-355-2978, 604-290-2978
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TILING
TILE, MARBLE & slate installations and home renos. No job too small. 604-521-6919 or 778-232-7412.
Andrew 604-618-8585 $ Best Rates $
Dan 604 - 374 - 2283
AD Control/ Administrative Sales Support
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ALLAN Const. & Asphalt. Brick, conc, drainage, found. & membrane repair. 604-618-2304; 820-2187.
263 EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE
ALTERNATIVE HEALTH
FULL TIME
PAVING/SEAL COATING
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Lic.gas fitter. Aman: 778-895-2005 $69/HR. Lic., Insured. Experienced & friendly service. Clogged drains, garburators, leaks & more. Sm jobs OK. Call anytime 604-805-2488.
YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899
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ELECTRICAL
Garden Groomer Req. for West Coast Moulding & Millwork, Port Kells BC. Must have previous exp. running moulders & capability of grinding profile knifes, set-up of moulder heads & complete knowledge of a moulders operations. Positive attitude, dedication & willingness to learn rewarded with: • Advancement Opportunities • Excellent Remuneration & Benefits. Please Fax resume: 604-513-1194 or E-mail: jobs @westcoastmoulding.com
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
#1167 LIC’D, BONDED. BBB Lge & small jobs. Expert trouble shooter, WCB. Low rates 24/7 604-617-1774
Garden Maintenance & Lawncare
Earning potential $100,000 + per year Full benefits and mileage included Please email your resume to Cburns3@sears.ca
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FRANKS Drywall *Boarding*Taping *Spraying no job too sm. Seniors rts Free ests. 604-939-7029, 809-1945
Always! Pwr. raking, grass cutting, fertilizing, hedging, pruning, Rubbish rem. Free Est. 604-230-0627
E-mail resume: sep@cullendiesel.com or Fax to 604 888-4749
130
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
Stardust Painting Commercial & Member of BBB since 1975 Call
533
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
560
MISC. FOR SALE
HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com
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
YALETOWN condo only $483,800!1bed/1bath/1den/ 722 sq ft/plus HUGE outdoor deck,eateries,Skytrain,shops,amenities to die for1 prkgTRG Rlty Faye 778 883 2984
615 COMMERCIAL PROPERTY
BEAUTIFUL NELSON B.C.DOWNTOWN BUILDING AND LAND FOR SALE 600 BLOCK BAKER ST.Owner Retiring 250 352 3737 dsh@netidea.com
Residential Service, Interior & Exterior. John (604)889-8424
Aluminum patio cover, sunroom, railing, gates. 604-521-2688 www.PatioCoverVancouver.com
BUSINESS AND FINANCE: Seeking a business opportunity or partner? Posting legal notices? Need investors, agents or distributors, this is where you advertise. Call bcclassified.com 604-575-5555
Friday, May 20, 2011 NewLeader A23 REAL ESTATE 625
FOR SALE BY OWNER
BOWEN Island Ocean View 3+ BR by Great Beach, Only $769,000. Easy car ferry or pass ferry to Van. See http://bcforsalebyowner.com/view/3235 (604)313-5374 verver@shaw.ca. “Here is a Dream Come True for You”
626
HOUSES FOR SALE
REAL ESTATE 660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS
www.dannyevans.ca
RENTALS 706
APARTMENT/CONDO
COQUITLAM
706
APARTMENT/CONDO
706
RENTALS
APARTMENT/CONDO
NEW WESTMINSTER
RIVIERA MANOR
Welcome Home !
Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley
RENTALS
RENTALS
Great 1 Bedroom, quiet building nr. amenities, Royal City Mall & Skytrain.
1 Bedrooms available near Lougheed Mall and transit. Rent includes heat & hot water. Sorry No Pets. Refs required.
Includes Heat, Hot Water and Cable.
Call (604) 931-2670
Please call 604-526-0147
BURNABY
752
AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY Secure parking available. For viewing call:
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
Call 604- 522-5230
Richmond, East / New Westminster: 3 storey Townhouses with 5/appls, 2/bath, garage, f/p. From $1440/mo.
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 Burnaby:
CLAREMONT TERRACE
** 6960 ELWELL ST ** NEAR MIDDLEGATE Quiet, spacious 2 & 1 Bdrms & Bachelor suites. Incld: Balcony, prkg, heat & h/wtr
604-525-2661 BURNABY
OKANAGAN
*SPECTACULAR* 4 bdrm South Facing Waterfront Vacation Home On Shuswap Lake! Lakeshore living At it’s Best! LAKESHORE 101 ft frontage by 88 ft. 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 - 660 sq. ft. 2 buoys, Firepit BACKYARD: Storage shed, grassy play area & fenced kennel.
ONLY $729,000: Perfect getaway for your family & all your friends! 5052 Squilax Anglemont Rd. Celista, BC.
Call 604-542-0865 or 250-955-6398
MAPLE PLACE TOWERS 1 Bdrm Apts starting at $950 2 Bdrm Apts starting at $1200 Heat and hot water included. Dishwasher, fridge, stove, balcony, shared laundry. Avail Immed. Close to amen, schools and mall.
Call 604-421-1235 www.aptrentals.net
Park Crest Apts. 1 Bedroom Reno’d suites located in upgraded blding in cul-du-sac. Next to large green space. Incl’s heat, hot water and basic cable. Walk to Highgate mall. Quiet and clean. Cat okay. Deposit required. For viewing....
Call 604-540-6725
BURNABY
ROYAL COLONIAL 7111 Linden Avenue 1 Bdrm avail from $750/mo. Close to restaurants, schools, transit, stores. Short walk to Highgate Mall. Parking & laundry rm. Incl’s heat, hot water and storage. For more info & viewing, call
Albert 778-788-1853
WEBSITE:
633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS 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!!
636
640
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.
RECREATIONAL
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)
CHECK CLASSIFIEDS
New Westminster, #503, 39-6th St. 2 bdrms, 2 baths. N/S. N/P. $1700. Avail now.
604-535-8080 Croft Agencies Ltd. view pictures at: www.croftagencies.com NEW WESTMINSTER
Colonial House 435 Ash Street 3 Story bldg in great location. 1 bdrm stes from $760. Covered pkg, lndry rm, landscaped common area. Close to park, transit, shops. Heat & hot water incl’d. For more info & viewing call
Rozario 778-788-1849 Skyview Manor 908 6th Avenue 4 Story bldg in great location. 1 bdrm stes from $780. Pkg, lndry rm. Close to transit, park and shops. Heat & hot water included. For more info & viewing call
Rozario 778-788-1849
Park Villa 529 10th Street 3 Story bldg in great location. 1 bdrm stes from $760. Parking, lndry rm. Close to transit, park, shops. Heat & hot water included. For more info & viewing call
ROYAL CITY APARTMENTS
FREE TOWING 7 days/wk. We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022
RECREATIONAL/SALE
1997 RUSTLER 5th Wheel trailer 28 ft. $8450: Great cond. Rear l/rm. Queen bed. Offers? (604)465-8503
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 The Scrapper
2004 Adventurer 220RB
PORT COQUITLAM
CEDARWAY APT D/W, Heat and hot water included. Close to schools, shopping & public transportation.
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
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.
Small pet ok. Call
Snjezana 778-788-1847 The Westport 1021 4th Avenue Quiet 3 story low-rise bldg in convenient location. Bach & 1 bdrm suites from $695. Some with river views, short walk to Skytrain, or transit. Secure parking, lndry rm. Heat & hot water incl’d.
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 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
Create A Breeze, Awning, Dual pane windows, DSI Hot Water, A/C. $ 26,995 (Stk. 21779B)
www.fraserwayrv.com 1-800-806-1976 DL #30644
Call 604-837-4589 www.aptrentals.net
736
2006 NORTHSHORE 30 FT Travel trailer, 36” dble slides, bunk units, fully loaded $24,000. 604-824-8970
HOMES FOR RENT
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.
741
2010 STARCRAFT 1020
OFFICE/RETAIL
Approx. 600 sq.ft. Off Maple Ridge, close to bank. June 1. $825incl Store front exposure & sible incentives.
All-Inclusive Seniors Residence 1 Bdrm. Apartment Rent incls. freshly prepared meals, cable, housekeeping, emergency response & activities. www.rjkent.com 2675 Shaughnessy St. Call: 778-285-5554
SUITES, LOWER
BURNABY, brand new 1 bdrm grnd flr $750/mo. Close to elem., high school, SFU & bus. June 1. NP/NS. 604-520-9629. COQUITLAM, New paint Quiet 1 bdrm; f. yard. W/D. $700/mo incld utils. G/L, priv entry (604)941-4166 COQUITLAM: Oxford Hts. Quiet St. 2 bdrm grnd lvl ste. $850/incl utils. June 1. N/P, N/S. 604-722-3346 COQUITLAM West 1 bdrm bsmt sparking clean & bright sunken l/rm. sep d/rm. Onsite owners. Priv ent. prkg, hydro incl. Lndry. N/s n/p. Avail June 1. $825. 604-937-5177 Pitt Meadows. 2 bdrm ste in newer home. Nr amenits. N/S N/P. Avail now. $900 + % utils. 604-825-0587. Port Coquitlam- N. 2 Bdrm g/l shrd lndry. Nr amens/bus. N/P. Looking for resp tenant. June 1st. Carport. $850 incl utils. (604)944-1426.
752
TOWNHOUSES
COQUITLAM
Crescentview Renovated townhomes in magnificent area. Basement, patio, new appliances, garage. Call 604-834-4097 www.aptrentals.com PITT MEADOWS: 2 - 3 bdrm co-op T/H $1005/mo - $1089/mo. Shares req’d. No subsidy available. Orientation 2nd & 4th Sun. 2 pm & 3rd Tues. 7 pm each mo. 19225 119th Ave., Pitt Meadows, BC V3Y 2B2. Leave msg 604-465-1938
818
CARS - DOMESTIC
1990 CADILLAC Allante convertible white, “rare”, 2 seater, 155,000 kms Must sell. $6,900. 604-309-4001 1993 CHEV LUMINA, 4 dr, V6, 3.1 eng., 106 km, exc cond, 1 owner, maroon $2,500 obo. 604-576-6376. 1997 BUICK PARK AVE V6 new brk & tires, heated leather certified private $5500 obo. 604-364-1554
1998 Audi A4 quattro, V6, 5spd, 317KM. $3000 obo. 250-307-1215. 2000 BUICK Century, burgundy, 4 dr, beige inside, elec seats. Air cared Sept. 2 years. V6. 54,000 kms. $5900/obo. 604-541-8607. 2000 LASABRE LTD. Leather heated seats, GT pkg, like new certified 121K. $6900 obo. 604-593-5072
821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS 2001 BMW 105,000km, heated seats, sunroof, fully loaded. No accident $9,900. 604-338-7483
TRUCKS & VANS
booth dinette, 20lb propane bottle, electric brakes, 3-way refrigerator & more. $12,495 (Stk. 30868)
2001 MAZDA MPV ES, lther, sunroof, dual a/c, fog lights, gold, beige int., 192K. $5450. (604)825-2393 2005 FORD RANGER. 111,000 kms. Auto. Extended cab. Good cond. $8,000. 604-751-2332
www.fraserwayrv.com 1-800-806-1976 DL #30644
MARINE
224th Royal heat. pos-
604-219-0267
750
847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES
1995 CHEV BLAZER 87,000kms, excellent running condition. Aircared. $3500 obo. 604-528-8518 2006 LAND ROVER LR3 SE, dark blue, 40K MLS/64K KMS, no accid, lady driven, new tires, batt & brakes, immaculate @ $24,900. 604-943-0210. 2008 FORD Escape Hybrid 4X4 130K, mint cond. Metallic blue. $17,900. No acc’ds. 604-854-3732
851
RETAIL/OFFICE SPACE
POCO DOWNTOWN
Snjezana 778-788-1847
LINDELL Beach Holiday Resort at Cultas Lake, Park Model. Furnished, air con.,slps 6 and all window coverings. 2011 site fees are paid. $68,000. (604) 460-1838
845
912
BOATS
17’ F.G. BAYLINER, 160hp Merc Cruiser. Comes w/trailer $4300 obo 604-768-8434 or 604-302-8311
SCRAP CAR REMOVAL #1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME 604.683.2200
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
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
AUTO SPECIAL w! Sell it No for only
Reach 448,000 Households
$
1000 plus tax
Includes one week in the Bowen Island Undercurrent, Burnaby/New West Newsleader, North Shore Outlook, Richmond Review, and WE.
Includes:
TRUCKS, CARS, BOATS, TRAILERS, RV’S, VANS 3 lines in all listed publications for one week only $10 + tax. Includes a listing on bcclassified.com (private party ads only)
– or pay $25 + tax for one week – in all Lower Mainland publications 1.5 million households
MAPLE RIDGE
BRIGHT 1 BDRM 2ND FLOOR. In town. Off street prkg. $650/mo. incl heat. 604-219-0267
Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal
838
Call 604-526-7015
SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
VEHICLES WANTED
827
AUTO FINANCING
Professionally Managed By Colliers International
Professionally managed by Gateway Property Management
Albert 778-788-1853
Call 604- 521-3448
810
1 & 2 Brm apartments available. Hardwood floors, balcony. Rent includes heat and hot water.
747B SENIOR ASSISTED LIVING
Professionally Managed by Gateway Property Management
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....
845
Call 604-522-1050
225 Royal Avenue
Rozario 778-788-1849
Small pet ok. Call
BURNABY
821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS
Bright & Clean 1 & 2 Bdrms
For more info & viewing call
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
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NEW WESTMINSTER
BURNABY
Email: dlklitch@telus.net For more details
okhomeseller.com Listing # 26628
New West. Crown Manor 430 – 9th Street. 1 bdrm apart, on site ldry, 1 prking spot. Close to shop ping, all amens. Heat & hot water incl. $745/m. 604-451-6676
TRANSPORTATION
2010 SMART CAR - Passion model. 5000 kms. Black. Automatic. Asking $9500/firm 604-538-4883
TRANSPORTATION
bcclassified.com 604-575-5555
BURNABY
TOWNHOUSES
✰ RENTAL ✰ ✰ INCENTIVES ✰
Super Clean ONE Bedrooms Quiet & well maintained bldg. Includes heat & hot water. On site manager. Cat okay.
TRANSPORTATION
NEW WEST, Uptown: 1 Bdrm. Nr Skytrain, mall & Douglas College. Furn, gated prkg. Incl heat, h/w, elec & sauna. AVAIL IMMED. $750. N/P, N/S. Call: 604-312-1596.
604-575-5555
A24 NewsLeader Friday, May 20, 2011
WE’VE GONE GREEN
FINANCE R ATES AS LOW A S
1.9%
TO SUPPORT OUR LOCAL TEAM!
UPON CRE DIT APPRO VAL
Destination
IS PROUD TO SPONSOR VANCOUVER’S GREEN MEN
FINAL INVENTORY
SHARK SUSHI?
GEST BC’S LARTA TOYO CERTIFIEDLE USED VEHRIC! DEALE
2007 TOYOTA YARIS RS
2007 TOYOTA COROLLA
2009 CHRYSLER 300C HEMI
2007 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER
2010 TOYOTA TACOMA
Front Wheel Drive, 4 Speed Automatic, 4 Cylinder. WAS $11,995!
Front Wheel Drive, Doors 4, Auto, 4 Speed, Air bags! WAS $12,995!
Leather, Moonroof 30GB Media Player, Not Toyota Certified, Destination Certified! WAS $22,900!
Off-Road C package! Automatic! BARGAIN PRICE! WAS $25,995 NOW...
Four wheel drive, air bags driver & passenger side! WAS $32,995!
REDUCTION CASH PRICE!
FINAL INVENTORY DU RE CTIONE! CASH PRIC
$
9,876!!! Stk#3691
FINAL INVENTORY DU RE CTIONE! CASH PRIC
$
9,932!!! Stk#3675
FINAL INVENTORY DU RE CTIONE! CASH PRIC
$
19,972!!! Stk#3629A
FINAL INVENTORY DU RE CTIONE! CASH PRIC
$
20,859!!! Stk#3658
FINAL INVENTORY DU RE CTIONE! CASH PRIC
$
27,781!!! Stk#3677
2008 TOYOTA YARIS
2007 TOYOTA MATRIX XR
2008 TOYOTA COROLLA SE
2009 TOYOTA COROLLA XRS
2009 TOYOTA COROLLA
3 Door, Front Wheel Drive, Automatic! WAS $12,995 NOW...
Front Wheel Drive, 4 Cylinder, Great on gas!
Anniversary Edition! Automatic! WAS $16,995 SALE...
Leather! Automatic, Front Wheel Drive! WAS $19,995 NOW...
CE - TOYOTA CERTIFIED! Not a rental! WAS $15,995 NOW...
17
17
1.9%
ABLE FINANCE AVAIL
$
11,900! Stk#3686A
2003 NISSAN ALTIMA
1.9%
$
13,995! Stk#D10434A
2009 SUBARU WRX 265
SL 2.5, 1 owner! Only 90,0 00 kms! WAS $11,995 NOW...
9,900! Stk#3697A
$
26,900!
1.9%
ABLE FINANCE AVAIL
$
12,900! Stk#3706
2008 LEXUS RX350
All Wheel Drive! Sedan! WAS $31,995 NOW...
90,000 KMS!
$
ABLE FINANCE AVAIL
Ultra Premium!!! All Wheel Drive!
32,000 KMS!
Not Toyota certified, ‘Des Stk# 372 3 tination’ Cerified. Not Toyo ta certified, ‘Destination’ Cerified.
$
34,995! Stk#D10
$
16,900! Stk#3700
1.9%
ABLE FINANCE AVAIL
$
14,900! Stk#3715
2007 TOYOTA RAV4
2007 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER
2007 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER
4 Cylinder, 4WD! TOYOTA CERTIFIED! Automatic!
6 SPEED Four Wheel Drive!
Four Wheel Drive, Automatic, 6 Cylinder, 4 Wheel Disks
3.9%
ULTRA PREMIUM
110 A Not Toyota certified, ‘Des tination’ Cerified.
1.9%
ABLE FINANCE AVAIL
$
ABLE FINANCE AVAIL
19,995! Stk#3712
3.9%
ABLE FINANCE AVAIL
$
23,900! Stk#3702
3.9%
$
ABLE FINANCE AVAIL
23,900! Stk#3689
14
2005 TOYOTA SIENNA LE AWD 2010 TOYOTA SIENNA LE
2007 TOYOTA TACOMA
2008 TOYOTA TACOMA SR5
2010 TOYOTA TUNDRA
LE! AWD! That’s right... All Wheel Drive! WAS $21,995 NOW...
TRD, Double Cab, 4X4 with Canopy! SALE...
Double Cab, 4X4! SALE...
Crewmax TRD - Bargain priced! WAS $42,995 NOW...
Front Wheel Drive, 6 Cylinder, Automatic! Local, 1 private owner!
4
1
3.9%
$
ABLE FINANCE AVAIL
19,995! Stk#D10404A
Not Toyota certified, ‘Destination’ Cerified.
3.9%
$
ABLE FINANCE AVAIL
29,995! Stk#3739
3.9%
$
ABLE FINANCE AVAIL
28,900! Stk#3707
3.9%
$
ABLE FINANCE AVAIL
29,995! Stk#3733
3.9%
$
36,900! Stk#3670
• Legendary Toyota Quality • Zero deductible • Complimentary tank of gas • Warranty honoured at over 1,500 Toyota Dealers in Canada and the U.S. • Extensive mechanical and appearance reconditioning process • First oil / filter change at no charge • 7 days / 1,500 kms exchange privilege • CarProof Claims Report included • Minimum 12-month / 20,000 kms Powertrain and Roadside Assistance coverage backed by Toyota • Each Certified Toyota has passed a rigorous 127-point Quality Assurance inspection VEHICLES INSPECTED BY
BURNABY 604 571 4350 Destination ...your neighborhood Toyota store Dealer # 9374
ABLE FINANCE AVAIL
4278 Lougheed Hwy, Burnaby