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BOOKS on WHEELS Burnaby Public Library’s home service is a huge help to those who can’t pick books up themselves

James Janzen and Patrick O’Shea unload books from the Burnaby Public Library to be delivered to the New Vista’s Douglas Manor seniors residence. The home library service is celebrating its 40th anniversary. MARIO BARTEL NEWSLEADER

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The Still Moon Arts Society presents the Spirit Fish Festival on Saturday, May 7, 12 to 4 p.m. The free, family-friendly event aims to connect communities to the water and raise awareness of the watershed through art. The event starts with a bike pilgrimage for water along Still Creek, and ends at Kensington overpass where there will be art, music, craft activities and a tea party. Info: www. stillmoon.org.

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Home library service ‘a lifesaver’ By Wanda Chow NEWSLEADER

For Rishma Rajabali, it started out as an ordinary day. The Burnaby resident recalls laughing and cooking with her family, then hours later, going to church. Rajabali was sitting and praying when she suddenly felt a massive headache. She woke up three weeks later. Rajabali had suffered a brain aneurysm and would spend those lost weeks on life support after emergency surgery. All she remembers from that time is the sound of her baby niece’s voice, recorded by her family and played at her hospital bedside. That was six years ago, when Rajabali was a manager of nursing at University of British Columbia Hospital. The irony of the situation was not lost on her—she went from health care professional to patient in an instant.

She was bedridden for months, then was conﬁned to a wheelchair, supported and cared for by her parents. Every little task would take all her energy to complete. “The ﬁrst time I stood up and brushed my teeth, I thought I was in heaven,” she recalled. Through countless hours of rehab she’s now able to walk without a cane for short distances. Her cognitive skills were another challenge. Two years into her rehabilitation, Rajabali was still suffering problems with her shortterm memory and concentration. Medical staff suggested reading would help as a form of therapy but, still not able to read or get around on her own, she wasn’t sure how to go about it. Then she remembered when she used to live across from a local seniors home, she’d see a truck visit regularly. The sign on the side said, “home library service.”

Started in 1971 Burnaby Public Library started its home library service 40 years ago, in 1971,

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Rishma Rajabali relies on the Burnaby Public Library’s home delivery service to bring her books and DVDs as she recovers from a stroke.

after it stopped sending the bookmobile out to neighbourhoods. The service now has close to 800 clients to whom it circulated more than 33,000 items last year, said Janet Ritchey, coordinator of the program. To be eligible, clients must have health issues that prevent them from getting to the library easily or are seniors without easy transportation.

Four library staff not only deliver books, DVDs, CDs and other materials and ﬁll orders for speciﬁc titles, they’ll often browse the shelves on behalf of clients who can’t do it themselves. Clients put in a standing order for the number of books and other materials and what subjects they’re interested in and the staff compile their orders every four weeks. Ritchey said the service

also has its own extensive collection of audiobooks, with priority access given to clients with disabilities that prevent them from reading regular print books. For more than 30 years Marilyn Rushton has borrowed audiobooks from the home library service collection, which was her ﬁrst real introduction to reading for pleasure. Blind from birth, Rushton, 57, said up until then her reading was limited to what she read in school and university, and the occasional Braille book from the Canadian National Institute for the Blind. But while she’d order speciﬁc titles sometimes, the audiobooks selected by library staff have connected her to a wider world of reading, she said. “It’s introduced me to so many different series and authors,” she said, adding she can’t wait to check out what books are waiting for her on delivery day when she gets home from her teaching job. Inevitably, a personal connection develops between library staff and the clients they’re choosing books for. PLEASE SEE BURNABY’S ON A11

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Farmers market aims to build sense of community First market at new home; Burnaby Village opens season with free admission By Wanda Chow NEWSLEADER

Burnaby Village Museum opens its 40th anniversary season on Saturday, May 7 with free admission and a new feature, a relocated Burnaby Farmers Market. The farmers market will move from its former home at the city hall parking lot to the village’s meadow adjacent to the carousel. Open on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. through Oct. 29, the market is an ideal ﬁt for the museum’s 1920s theme, said market manager Lyn Hainstock. Visitors will have a chance to combine their shopping trip with visits to the village itself, including the ice cream parlour and blacksmith’s forge. She noted that the produce

available for sale will be somewhat limited at the moment, but should increase in variety late this month when more fruits and vegetables are in season. Meanwhile, the market needs the public’s support throughout its season to remain viable. In addition to produce, vendors’ wares will include baking, herbs, ﬁsh, pork, plants, cut ﬂowers, salsas, preserves, and cheese, as well as jewelry, pottery, and children’s clothing, among other goods. The approximately 30 vendors will all have one thing in common: they will have grown or produced (or in the case of coffee, roasted) all their own products in B.C. Hainstock said she regularly visits the market’s member vendors to ensure they’re producing their own goods and not simply reselling something grown or produced elsewhere by someone else. This year, the general public will also have a chance to sell smaller quantities of fruits and vegetables they’ve grown in

their own backyards. In addition, the market will include live music, children’s activities, a used book exchange, newspaper reading area and old-fashioned board games. One lady at the market last year said, “My dear, I haven’t played this game for 65 years and I’m having a ball,” Hainstock recalled with a laugh. “She was playing Chinese checkers, she must have been 85.” The added features are efforts by the market’s organizers, Artisan Markets, to bring a sense of community back to Burnaby in the age of television and the Internet. “It’s a reﬂection on our society that sometimes people will spend four hours at the market,” she said. More information on the market or details on how to sell backyard produce at www. artisanmarkets.ca, info@artisanmarkets.ca or 604-628-8226 (between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m.). wchow@burnabynewsleader.com

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Burnaby Lake dredging completed Rowing, canoe club members already taking advantage of the deeper water By Wanda Chow NEWSLEADER

The dredging of Burnaby Lake is now complete and already local rowers and canoeists have been making use of the deeper water, said the City of Burnaby’s director of engineering Lambert Chu. The $20.5-million project was completed about a month ago, months ahead of schedule after contractor Hazco determined the rental costs of the dredging equipment made it more costeffective to complete the job sooner than later, said Chu. There was a loss of efﬁciency with starting up and shutting down the equipment after every shift of eight to 10 hours, so in the ﬁnal six months, Hazco was running the dredging operation 24 hours a day, for six to seven days a week. About 180,000 cubic metres of sediment was removed from the lake. While tests found elevated levels of metal

of the lake using groundcontamination, it wasn’t bad penetrating radar. But the only enough to require treatment as turtles environmental contrachazardous waste, Chu said. tors ever found were actively The sediment has been moved to a site on the west side swimming in the tributaries well away from the dredging. of Kensington Avenue where it Last summer they even found will eventually be used as fill some basking on top of the for a future sports field. The silt curtains that enclosed the soils will eventually lie below dredge zones, the base and sub-base of “All the excitement about outside of the active dredgthe fields, turtles turns out to be no ing periods. where users “All the will have no excitement at all.” excitement contact with it. Lambert Chu about turtles Contractors turns out to also removed be no excitemuch debris ment at all,” from the lake, Chu said. including Whether numerous city hall will try to recoup the plastic bags, metal parts, an significant extra costs of turtle engine block, beverage cans management from the province and car and truck tires. “is something that is yet to be While the project was the decided,” he said. “That’s an subject of controversy when option council may consider.” the provincial environment Meanwhile, the Burnaby ministry raised concerns about Lake Rowing Club and Burnaby the safety of the endangered Lake Kayak and Canoe Club, Western painted turtle in the lake, Chu said they never ended appears to have already been taking advantage of the new up being an issue. deeper water. The dredging was delayed “We’re seeing a lot more boat by several months while city traffic than six months ago,” contractors developed a way Chu said. to tag and detect hibernating wchow@burnabynewsleader.com turtles buried in the bottom

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Conservatives Jay Hill (Prince George-Peace River) and Chuck Strahl (Chilliwack-Fraser Canyon), Nine defeated or retiring MPs both retired from federal politics from B.C. are in line to collect a with $3.3 million pensions. combined $18.6 million in pension Tory MP John Cummins (Deltabenefits now that they’re out of Richmond East), who retired from office. federal politics to head the B.C. Surrey’s two MPs defeated Conservative party, now gets a in Monday’s federal election pension worth $1.33 million. – Conservative Dona CadConservative retiree man (Surrey North) and Stockwell Day (OkanaganLiberal Sukh Dhaliwal Coquihalla) gets a package (Newton-North Delta) – did worth $1.67 million, Kootenot serve the minimum six nay-Columbia Tory MP Jim years to qualify for what Abbott retires with $1.36 the Canadian Taxpayers million and the NDP’s Bill Federation (CTF) calls the Siksay (Burnaby-Douglas) lucrative “fat-cat MP pentakes away $732,000. SIKSAY sions.” All the qualifying B.C. Instead those two will MPs can opt to start colreceive only $79,000 in lecting their pensions severance. immediately. But taxpayers federation The taxpayers federation argues national research director Derek the current pension system for Fildebrandt said the province’s federal politicians is too rich, other federal MPs turfed by voters contributing $4 for every dollar Monday night or who chose to contributed by an MP. retire “should find a nice soft landIt favours a dollar-for-dollar ing with their ‘golden parachute.’” matching formula now used in Conservative MP Gary Lunn, Saskatchewan and Ontario. defeated by Green Party leader “The vast majority of Canadians Elizabeth May in Saanich-Gulf working in the private sector have Islands, leaves with $2.2 million in no private pension plan of their future pension entitlements. own and those few who do, norLiberal MP Ujjal Dosanjh, mally have defined-contribution, defeated in Vancouver South, RRSP-style plans,” Fildebrandt leaves with a pension worth said. $830,000. “Most Canadians have to save The biggest payout will go to for their retirements the oldLiberal MP Keith Martin, who fashion way. MPs by contrast retired from his Esquimalt-Juan are guaranteed a steady payout de Fuca seat with a pension of $3.9 regardless of how investments and million. the market perform.” BLACK PRESS

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Burnaby’s Beedie to build big warehouse Largest one-storey building in Lower Mainland: Developers By Adrian MacNair NEWSLEADER CONTRIBUTOR

A massive half-million-squarefoot warehouse is being built in Queensborough, making it the largest one-storey building in the Lower Mainland according to the developers. The 504,000-square-foot warehouse will sit on a 22-acre site and will be used by Kruger Products, a major producer of tissue products. Kruger currently employs about 600 people in New Westminster. Ryan Beedie, president of Burnaby-based Beedie Group, the developers who purchased the land in 2008, said the new building is 40,000 square feet larger than their previous biggest building, the Brewer’s Distributors warehouse in Port Coquitlam. “Up until a couple of years ago the biggest building we had built in terms of a single phase was 200,000 feet and a typical building is 50,000 to 100,000 square feet,” he said. “So to have something that is a 12-acre building is massive.” New Westminster Mayor Wayne Wright said the city has

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been working on developing the land with Beedie Group for years, and said Kruger provides both a long-term relationship with the city as well as a continuing source of employment for residents. “The Kruger plant will be a state-of-the-art facility and so that will create more jobs for us,” he said. “And then we’ve still got 10 acres left to put something

there that will create more jobs so hopefully we’ll get back up to the high-paying jobs that we had there in the past.” The development will be built on part of the 40-acre land located next to the Wal-Mart that was purchased by Beedie and Anthem Properties in the spring of 2008 for $40.9 million. The land became available following the 2006 closure of the 92-year-old

Western Forest Products sawmill, in which 300 workers lost their jobs. City council was adamant the land remain zoned for industrial development, fearing a loss of industrialized lands and businesses in Metro Vancouver’s urban areas. Council rezoned the land to light industrial to open the possibility of other developments.

Beedie announced in 2009 that American giant Lowe’s Building Supply would construct a 170,000-square-foot store on the land, with the building and parking lot covering 13 acres. The store, which began construction in January, is expected to employ 175 people and be an employee training centre for all of Western Canada. The idea for the warehouse has been in the works for years, but Beedie said all parties came together on an agreement in principle in December. “New Westminster has been very cooperative in terms of getting the approval process going in a reasonable time period, understanding the signiﬁcance and importance of the project,” said Beedie. The new development is the best use of industrial land base, Wright said, adding the location is perfect for New Westminster. “The most important thing for the city is we have this afﬁliation with Kruger and they will be here for many years as one of our industrial-based resources,” he said. The new project is valued in the neighbourhood of $50 million. Construction will begin June 10 and is scheduled to take 10 months to complete. newsroom@newwestnewsleader.com

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Parking fees axed in provincial parks By Tom Fletcher BLACK PRESS

Parking fees have been lifted from 41 provincial parks around B.C., and the provincial government will make up the $650,000 annual revenue in the environment ministry budget. Premier Christy Clark and Environment Minister Terry Lake made the announcement Tuesday at Mt. Seymour Provincial Park in North Vancouver, to mark the 100th anniversary of the B.C. parks system. The parking fees have been unpopular since they were introduced in the ﬁrst term of the B.C. Liberal government. The environment ministry says they brought in about $1 million a year, of which $350,000 went to general revenue with the rest going to fund park upkeep. Lake also announced a $500,000 community legacy fund that will accept applications from communities to make improvements to their local parks. Up to $20,000 will be provided to selected projects for trail upgrades and other improvements. NDP environment critic Rob Fleming said the removal of parking fees is long overdue, since total visits to B.C. parks have declined nearly 15 per cent over the past decade. Fleming called the legacy fund

“a drop in the bucket” compared to a $10 million reduction in the budget for operating and maintaining parks. There are only 10 full-time park rangers left in the province, and volunteer organizations are getting burned out from doing trail work that is no longer funded by the province, he said. Only the higher-trafﬁc southern locations in B.C.’s system of 1,000 parks had the ticket machines, which charged up to $5 to park a vehicle for the day. In the Lower Mainland, parking fees were in force at Alice Lake, Brandywine Falls, Coquihalla Canyon, Cultus Lake, Cypress Bowl, Garibaldi, Golden Ears, Murrin, Porpoise Bay, Porteau Cove, Rolley Lake, Sasquatch and Shannon Falls Provincial Parks. Okanagan parks where fees applied until Tuesday are Bear Creek, Manning, Ellison, Kalamalka, Kekuli Bay, Mabel Lake, Mara Lake, Okanagan Lake and Sunoka. In the Thompson region, fees were charged at Herald, Lac Le Jeune, Paul Lake and Shuswap Lake. On Vancouver Island and Gulf Islands, parking machines were in place at Bamberton, Englishman River Falls, French Beach, Goldstream, Gordon Bay, Juan de Fuca, Little Qualicum Falls, Miracle Beach, Montague Harbour, Rathtrevor, Ruckle, Sooke Potholes and Sproat Lake.

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Colony Farm plan ﬁshy to Port Coquitlam mayor Metro Vancouver agrees to defer approval of regional habitat project By Jeff Nagel BLACK PRESS

Metro Vancouver is putting the brakes on a provincial plan to use part of Colony Farm Regional Park for a $3-million fish habitat improvement project after Port Coquitlam directors said they’re not sure it’s the best way to spend the money. The Transportation Investment Corp., the arm of the province overseeing construction of the $2.5-billion Port Mann Bridge/Highway 1 expansion, must make up for the new bridge’s damage to fish habitat by improving other nearby areas. The proposed enhancement project at Colony Farm would span 80 hectares and include new or improved channels and ponds, special vegetation MOORE plantings and fish-friendly pumps. It would also create a tidal flow of water through part of the park, through gates that let in water from the Fraser River at high tide, creating winter habitat for juvenile coho and chinook salmon. But Port Coquitlam Mayor Greg Moore said he’s concerned other wildlife, such as birds, may be disrupted by the construction and changes necessary to improve salmon habitat. Colony Farm, near the north

Plans to put in a $3 million ﬁsh habitat improvement project in Colony Farm Regional Park have been put on hold by Metro Vancouver.

end of the new 10-lane Port Mann Bridge, is likely the most convenient site for the government, Moore said. But he questions whether other sites further up the Coquitlam River might provide as good or better ﬁsh habitat without uprooting other species. “The TI Corp. needs to prove to us that this is the best project in that corridor, not just the easiest project,” he said. Moore said there are oxbow lakes and channels further up the river that could be opened up to salmon, as well as an old garbage dump on city land that could be a suitable site. Metro staff had recommended ﬁnal approval of the project contract with the TI Corp, but the board voted to refer the matter to the Metro environment committee for more discussion with the proponents later this month. Once built, Metro would take on responsibility of running and maintaining the pumps,

gates and channels. TI Corp. would make a one-time payment to Metro of $322,000 to cover the first five to 10 years of costs, estimated at $36,000 a year. The proposal had previously been vetted by Metro’s parks committee and Langley City Coun. Gayle Martin, who chairs that committee, said she had no concerns about the plan for Colony Park. But she said further delays could set the project back a year. Work on the Colony Farm project was to take place from August to October this year, when impacts to fish and wildlife would be minimal. Once complete, the changes are not expected to significantly alter public access to the park. The former Wilson Farm area of the park was once an important wetland until it was diked for agriculture a century ago.

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Jr. Bellies rocked, Lakers win The New Westminster Junior Salmonbellies were rocked by the Victoria Shamrocks for seven straight goals in the first period and never recovered en route to a 13-7 loss at Bear Mountain Arena on Sunday. Adam Wallace got the Shamrocks’ goal barrage underway 6:20 into the game when he beat Salmonbellies’ starting goaltender Brandon Mulligan unassisted. Victoria was already up 4-0 when they exploded for three more goals in 58 seconds late in the first period. Drew House got one back for the ’bellies with 3:13 left in the frame, but by then the game was already out of hand on the scoreboard. In the second period it just got out of hand, with a pair of fights that resulted in misconduct and game misconduct penalties for the combatants. New West’s Daniel Perreault squared off with Victoria’s Oliver Phillips seven minutes in and a confrontation between the Salmonbellies’ Kyle Robinson and the Shamrocks’ Devon Casey also got them thrown out. The teams also exchanged four goals each, including a pair by the ’bellies’ Mark Negrin. The ill tempers continued in the third as the Salmonbellies lost Dylan Long and Daniel Amesbury to game misconducts. And again the teams matched goals, each scoring twice. Negrin led the Salmonbellies’ offense with three goals, while Jimmy McBride and Brandon Goodwin each had three assists. • Despite the loss, the Salmonbellies are ranked tenth in the first national Junior A lacrosse rankings of the season. The defending Minto Cup champion Coquitlam Adanacs top the list. Victoria is ranked eighth. • The Burnaby Lakers spotted the Port Coquitlam Saints a 1-0 lead 1:13 into their BC Junior A Lacrosse League opener on Sunday at Copeland Arena, but roared back for a 12-5 win. The Lakers will host Langley on Sunday at 7 p.m. at Copeland Arena.

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109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Contracting company is looking for employees for work in the Central/Northern BC area. Positions available include: a Certified Construction Safety Officer (CSO), experienced equipment operators, pipe layers & site superintendents. Forward resumes to: Box 681, c/o Tribune, 188 N. 1st Ave., Williams Lake, BC V2G 1Y8

Job Coach/ Employment Specialist Position 20 hours per week

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FLAGGERS NEEDED If not certified, training available for a fee. Call 604-575-3944

L.S.MCLELLAN TRUCKING Cranbrook, BC Looking for Owner Operators with or without own equipment. We offer year round stable work, excellent work environment, flexibility, benefit pkg. You will need to have min 5 years exp, clean abstract, FAST card or passport, well maintained equipment. More info call Ken at 877-717-2988 or fax resume to 250-417-2982 or email ken@ lsmclellantrucking.com

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Stuck On Designs, a growing print and customized clothing shop, is currently seeking an experienced full time designer. Proficiency in Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign is a must. Must be able to work with clients, meet deadlines, multi task and function well in a team environment. stuckon@citytel.net or fax 250-624-6160

MAINTENANCE PLANNER Under Coordinator/Manager supervision, the Maintenance Planner will plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of a particular production department. Technical aspects include but are not limited to: - Develop accurate work estimates for labour, material, tools, etc. - Develop and implement efficient job plans - Ensure safety risk assessments and remediation plans are done prior to scheduling - Coordinate procurement of materials, parts staging for planned work The preferred candidate will possess an Interprovincial Trades qualification and/or Technical experience (educational or work experience). A minimum of 3-5 years related experience in an industrial setting is preferred and the candidate will be one whose #1 priority is safety in the workplace. We offer an attractive remuneration package, a range of Rio Tinto benefits, as well as the sought after opportunity to develop and expand upon your knowledge and experience with a world leader in the industry. Northern residency and experience working in a cross-cultural environment, coupled with knowledge of the unique challenges and opportunities presented to those living in the North, are assets. To apply, please submit an on-line application directly at our website at www.riotinto.com/careers before Friday, May 13th, 2011. Rio Tinto Alcan would like to thank all applicants, however only those shortlisted will be contacted.

The job coach is responsible for the day to day planning of vocational services for residents living with a mental illness in the three Lodges who require one-to-one support to meet their vocational goals. 1. Successful completion of degree or 2 year diploma in related social service field with a minimum of 2 years experience providing vocational or employment services to individuals with a disability, 2. Knowledge and experience of the process of psychosocial rehabilitation, 3. Valid BC Class 4 Unrestricted Driver’s License and access to a personal vehicle for business purposes, 4. Proficiency in computer software programs such as word processing, database management and record keeping, 5. Current First Aid and C.P.R. certificates: criminal record check is required.

Owner Operators 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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The Lemare Group is currently seeking a hydraulic loader/hoe chucker for the North Vancouver Island area. Full time, union wages. Fax resume to 250-956-4888 or email: office@lemare.ca.

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The Lemare Group is currently seeking a boom man for the North Vancouver Island area. Full time, union wages. Email resume to: office@lemare.ca or fax to 250-9564888.

TOTAL OUTDOOR Property Specialist $120-$360 CASH Daily for out-door work! Competitive, energetic, honesty a MUST! www.propertystarjobs.com

Bindery Workers Van Press has immediate openings for on call Bindery Workers. Applicants must be available to work a variety of scheduled day, evening, night and weekend shifts and have reliable transportation. Additionally, successful applicants will need to be available on a call-in basis. Excellent remuneration. Experience an asset, but not a requirement. Please forward resumes to: Plant Manager Van Press 8325 Riverbend Court Burnaby, B.C. V3N 5E7 Via Fax: 604-515-4686 Email: barry@vanpressprinters.com

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COQUITLAM BASED roll off company seeks CLASS 3 DRIVER with air. F/T day shift. Full compensation package and competitive wages. Email resume & driver abstract to: sales@wescandisposal.com or Fax 604-526-8086. 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

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LOOKING for carpenters and skilled laborers for a commercial project in New Westminster. Please submit resumes to Jen at jennifern@wrightconstruction.ca or fax to 604-522-2085.

PERSONAL SERVICES

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SALES PEOPLE 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 Yeomen Property & Maintenance LTD. 3927 Grant St,Burnaby, BC, V5C3N4

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Pea Gravel, Birds/Eye and Road Mulch. $30/yrd

ALLAN Const. & Asphalt. Brick, conc, drainage, found. & membrane repair. 604-618-2304; 820-2187.

Call Kelly Trimming, Pruning, Grass Cutting, Hedging & Clean Up. Low Prices. Gurmeet 604-762-5191, 524-1043

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS Always! Gutter, window cleaning, pressure washing, lawn maintains, yard clean-up. Simon 604-230-0627

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ABC TREE MEN

Call Ian 604-724-6373

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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

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Saturday, May 7 10:00a.m.-4:00p.m. Garden Tools, Kitchen Goods, Hse. Hld. Items, Camera & Loads More!

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BORDER COLLIE PUPPIES P/B. Males $400, Vet chk, 1st shots Call 604-250-4360, 604-856-7975 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 Chocolate CKC reg’d LAB pups, 1st shots, tattoo, view parents, H & E, ready now. $750. 604-533-3733 GERMAN Shepherd pups, 1st shots, males & females. Exc European bloodline. (604)997-2404 GERMAN Shepherd pups, ckc reg. parents German bloodlines with no slope, exc temperament. $750. (604)796-3026. No sun calls LAB RETRIEVER PUPS, yellow & black, $550. Vet check, quality lineage, dew claws, 1st shots, dewormed. (604)702-0217

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MINI DASCHUNDS FOR SALE, Vet Checked. Good homes only, $750 Female, $650 Male. 604-796-3756 or 604-845-4060

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A-1 CONTRACTING. Renos. Bsmt, kitchens, baths, custom cabinets, tiling, plumbing, sundecks, reroofing. Dhillon 604-782-1936. A COMPLETE Handyman Service Suites, bathrooms, kitchens, reno’s, drywall, painting. No job too small. 604-788-1640 or 778-867-2662 HANDYMAN / REPAIRS/RENOS CALL WALTER (604)790-0842

GARAGE SALES

PETS

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604-949-1900

SUNDECKS

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PIANO; KAWAI, 5 yrs. old, excellent condition, $2100 obo. Call 604819-0589.

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A Semi Retired Tradesman. Small Renos & Repairs, Crown Moldings & Finishing. Richard, 604-377-2480

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BURNABY • NEW WESTMINSTER

AFFORDABLE MOVING

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RUBBISH REMOVAL & MORE *Landscape *Trimming *Yard Clean *Const. Clean. *ANYTHING!!! 1 Ton Truck. Call Patrick for Prompt Quality Service @ 604-808-1652.

• Kitchens • Bathrooms • Remodeling • Decks

UPCOMING AVAILABLE ROUTES

MOVING & STORAGE

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

ABOVE THE REST “ Int. & Ext., Unbeatable Prices, Professional Crew. Free Est. Written Guarantee. No Hassle, Quick Work, Insured, WCB. Call (778)997-9582

604-763-4215 or 604-341-4524

CONCRETE & PLACING

320

Alpine Landscaping

✶ 2011 Spring Special ✶

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 242

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

GARDENING

A HON’S GARDENING - Lawn Maintenance - Triming - Power Washing - Pruning - Clean-up - Power Raking Cell: 604-440-8138 / 604-767-2125

604-777-5046

Wellons Canada Corp. 19087 96th Avenue Surrey, BC V4N 3P2 Fax: (604) 888-2959

HELP WANTED

FINANCIAL SERVICES

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

PERSONAL SERVICES 171

182

Medium-size manufacturing plant requires qualified steel fabricators with experience in structural sheet and plate work. Please apply in writing to:

130

DRYWALL

#1167 LIC’D, BONDED. BBB Lge & small jobs. Expert trouble shooter, WCB. Low rates 24/7 604-617-1774 YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899

Commissioned sales people required. Must have a good command of the English language, a reliable vehicle, and 2 to 3 years of HVAC sales experience. Interested in exploring this position, please email your resume to shepard@comfortplus.ca or fax it to 604-552-5989

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FRANKS Drywall *Boarding*Taping *Spraying no job too sm. Seniors rts Free ests. 604-939-7029, 809-1945

SALES

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

JUNK REMOVAL EARTH FRIENDLY On Time, As Promised, Service Guaranteed!

604.587.5865 www.recycle-it-now.com

ALBERTO’S Rubbish Removal Demolition, Reliable, Prompt, Great rates. Call for your JUNK TO GO AWAY. 604-328-9784

GOT JUNK? Rubbish Removal 1-800-468-5865 www.1800gotjunk.com Redeem this ad & Save $23

WE’RE ON THE WEB www.bcclassified.com

PURE MALTESE pups, vet ✓, vac. dewormed, reg. father & grandparents. both working studs. Family raised. $750. 604-852-2478 SWISS mountain dog x pups ready May 17 family raised vet✓ first shot, dewormed. Lve msg 604-795-7662.

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 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

551

GARAGE SALES

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

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

Friday, May 6, 2011 NewLeader A23 REAL ESTATE OKANAGAN

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

*SPECTACULAR*

BURNABY

4 bdrm South Facing Waterfront Vacation Home On Shuswap Lake!

MAPLE PLACE TOWERS

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

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

5052 Squilax Anglemont Rd. Celista, BC. Only $729,000

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....

Albert 778-788-1853

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

638

OPEN HOUSE

SAT. & SUN. May 7 & 8, 2-4 p.m. 16028 - 80th Ave. Surrey. 7 bdrms 6 baths. $749,900. Rina Ng 604805-5022 McDonald Rlty. Westmar

645

BURNABY

BURNABY, 6089-6091 Brand new. side by side duplex. Possession end of May possible. Call TJ @ Sutton Proact (604)728-5460

Albert 778-788-1853

www.dannyevans.ca

Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

$975 Langley-Bright Clean 1 bdrm w/den 1st flr condo. Modern kitchen, w/d, covered patio, own fenced yard, 2 yrs old. Avail now. n/p 604302-0390 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

Well maintained ONE bedrooms. Includes cable, heat & hot water. Secure parking avail. On site manager. AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY Quiet & well maintained bldg., walk to Highgate Mall & transit. Cat okay. For viewing....

Call 604- 521-3448

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.

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

Rozario 778-788-1849 Professionally managed by Gateway Property Management

Quiet, spacious 2 & 1 Bdrms & Bachelor suites. Incld: Balcony, prkg, heat & h/wtr

604-525-2661 MAPLE RIDGE Central TWO 1 Bdrm, spacious, newly reno’d, $580 AND $645/mo + util’s. Both incld parking N/P, June 1. 604-341-1475

Tiffany Place 1115 4th Avenue

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

Call 604-834-4097 www.aptrentals.com PITT MEADOWS: 2 - 3 bdrm co-op T/H $1005/mo - $1089/mo. Shares req’d. No subsidy available. Orientation 2nd & 4th Sun. 2 pm & 3rd Tues. 7 pm each mo. 19225 119th Ave., Pitt Meadows, BC V3Y 2B2. Leave msg 604-465-1938

✰ RENTAL ✰ ✰ INCENTIVES ✰ Richmond, East / New Westminster: 3 storey Townhouses with 5/appls, 2/bath, garage, f/p. From $1440/mo.

Call 604-522-1050 TRANSPORTATION

Camellia 778-788-1839

806

Great 1 Bedroom, quiet building nr. amenities, Royal City Mall & Skytrain. Includes Heat, Hot Water and Cable. Please call 604-526-0147

845

TRANSPORTATION

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

CA$H

845

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

851

TRUCKS & VANS

The Scrapper

Top Dollar Today!

Scrap Cars & Trucks 1997 Canadian Flyer 24ft Ford 350 V10. Excellent condition. Super clean and reliable. Solar, rear bed , new tires, AC, ABS, many extras, 224,000kms $12,000

778.772.4724

1997 RANGER XLT super cab, 4 X 2, 1 owner, loaded, extras. $3,500. Phone (604)463-2507

(604)462-0336 2006 25’ TRAVEL TRAILER, sleeps 6, slide out, exc. cond. $14,900. Tom (604)531-2984 2006 NORTHSHORE 30 FT Travel trailer, 36” dble slides, bunk units, fully loaded $24,000. 604-824-8970

Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal FREE TOWING 7 days/wk. We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022

2007 CHEROKEE Lite 18DD, sleeps 7, Tub, shower, Micro, A/c. $10,500: 604-596-0275

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

845

$$ CASH FOR SOME $$

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL #1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME 604.683.2200

“No Wheels, No Problem”

CALL

604-328-0081

2000 GMC JIMMY SLS V6, 4.3L, loaded, new brakes, tires & battery. 4x4. $3500 obo. 778-846-5649

2001 DODGE 1500, ext. cab, black, w/box liner 4X4 318 V8 fuel injected trailer hitch, elec trailer brake. Aircared. $12,750.obo. 1 owner, well maintained. Purchased new at Abby Chrysler. Joe 604-309-7302

2008 DODGE RAM 3500. Crew cab, long box, full load, s. roof, leather, 96K. $29,860 obo. 604836-5931

7 Days/Week

AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673

Classified Advertising

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

An effective way to build your business. Phone 604-575-5555

MARINE 912

BOATS

SEAGUL 3 h.p. out board motor $300. (604)687-4305

1974 VW Beetle. Orange. Totally restored. Documents avail. $8000 obo. 604-855-5019 for details.

810

AUTO FINANCING

NEW WESTMINSTER

BROKERING FACILITY NOTICE

ROYAL CITY APARTMENTS

225 Royal Avenue

TAKE NOTICE THAT Urban Impact Recycling Ltd., 15360 Knox Way, Richmond, BC has applied to the Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District (“Metro Vancouver”) pursuant to the Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District Municipal Solid Waste and Recyclable Material Regulatory Bylaw for a Licence to:

2 Bedroom apartments available. Hardwood floors, balcony. Rent includes heat and hot water.

Call 604-526-7015 Professionally Managed By Colliers International

CEDARWAY APT

1. Operate a Brokering Facility at 5 Capilano Way, New Westminster, BC where recyclable material is received, sorted, or baled then transported to a recycler for the purpose of recycling. These activities will reduce the volume of waste destined for disposal.

Bright & Clean 1 & 2 Bdrms D/W, Heat and hot water included. Close to schools, shopping & public transportation.

Call 604-837-4589 www.aptrentals.net

736

2. Operate within a building within the boundaries of the land or premises with the legal description of: PID 005-093-392, Lot 19, Sub Block 8, Plan 53357, Group 1, New Westminster District.

HOMES FOR RENT

3. Open for processing 24 hours a day Monday-Sunday. 4. Ensure no more than 2,200 tonnes of Recyclable Materials would be on the site at any one time.

747B SENIOR ASSISTED LIVING

POCO DOWNTOWN 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

750

SUITES, LOWER

818

CARS - DOMESTIC

1998 Audi A4 quattro, V6, 5spd, 317KM. $3000 obo. 250-307-1215.

BURNABY S. Large quiet 1 bdrm gr lvl, own lndry, utils incl, sep entry, NP, NS. ref’s. $825. (604)526-7335

1998 CADILLAC CATERA - 135K, 4 dr. auto, leather, loaded, local, new tires / brakes, runs great, $2300obo. Must See 778.895.4260

COQUITLAM 2 bdrm garden ste, nr Douglas College. June1, ref’s, N/s N/p. $950 +1/3 utils. 604-805-7728.

2000 MONTE CARLO SS, fully loaded, black with black lthr. int. 3.8 V6, exc. cond. $5495 604-465-0044

COQUITLAM, New paint Quiet 1 bdrm; f. yard. W/D. $700/mo incld utils. G/L, priv entry (604)941-4166

2004 BUICK LASABRE, cloth int, 148K, show room cond, private, $7900 obo. 604-593-5072.

COQUITLAM North, 2 bdrm grnd lvl suite with storage, 1.5 baths, priv entry, large patio, w/d, 5 appli’s. N/S, N/P, $1080/mo incl utils/cable. Avail June 1st. Call 604-552-3307.

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

COQUITLAM West 1 bdrm bsmt sparking clan & bright sunken l/rm. sep d/rm. Onsite owners. Priv ent. prkg, hydro incl. Lndry. N/s n/p. Avail June 1. $725. 604-937-5177 NEW WESTMINSTER - 1 Bdrm bsmt suite - $850/mo. n/p, n/s. Avail. now. 778-836-1196

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS

NEW WESTMINSTER

RIVIERA MANOR

RECREATIONAL/SALE

TRANSPORTATION

ANTIQUES/CLASSICS

2003 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE, auto, 1 owner, 95K, silver, black leather, mint cond, $6400, (778)889-3560.

Call Kelly 778-994-2334

CLAREMONT TERRACE

Small pet ok. Call

NEW WESTMINSTER

AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY

** 6960 ELWELL ST ** NEAR MIDDLEGATE

COQUITLAM

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.

Completely remodeled building and 1 & 2 bedroom suites. Located at Highgate Mall. From $780/mo includes heat, hot water and parking.

Burnaby:

TOWNHOUSES

PORT COQUITLAM

660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS

752

Crescentview

Snjezana 778-788-1847

838

PORT COQUITLAM. New lrg 3 bdrm. W/D. May 15. No dogs $800. 778-386-0024,604-590-2827.

Renovated townhomes in magnificent area. Basement, patio, new appliances, garage.

Vista Terrace 7465 13th Avenue,

Professionally Managed by Gateway Property Management

SUITES, LOWER

The Westport 1021 4th Avenue

Burnaby

For more info & viewing call

750

TRANSPORTATION

Pitt Meadows. 2 bdrm ste in newer home. Nr amenits. N/S N/P. Avail now. $900 + % utils. 604-825-0587.

Snjezana 778-788-1847

Professionally managed by Gateway Property Management

3-storey building conveniently located minutes from SkyTrain. Renovated 2 bedroom suite from $1020. Close to public transit, parks and schools. U/G prkg. balconies, lndry rm. Heat & hot water incl’d.

RENTALS

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.

ROYAL COLONIAL 7111 Linden Avenue

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

MORTGAGES

Small pet ok. Call

BURNABY

For more info & viewing, call

636

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.

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.

Email:

2010 Park Model Clearance 61K OBO 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!!

Pinecrest Manor 905 4th Avenue

Call 604-540-6725

dlklitch@telus.net For more details

APARTMENT/CONDO

NEW WESTMINSTER

BURNABY

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.

Call 604-542-0865 or 250-955-6398

706

www.aptrentals.net

BACKYARD: Storage shed, grassy play area & fenced kennel. Perfect getaway for your family & all your friends with loads of summer fun for everyone!

RENTALS

827

It should be noted that this application is at a preliminary stage and has not gone to the Solid Waste Manager for his consideration. Therefore, aspects of the proposal may change as the application proceeds through the review process. This Notice is published pursuant to the Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District Municipal Solid Waste and Recyclable Material Regulatory Bylaw 181 as amended. A person who may be adversely affected by the granting or amending of the Licence described in this notice may, within 30 days of its publication, notify Metro Vancouver’s Solid Waste Manager in writing stating how that person is affected. The Solid Waste Manager may take into consideration any information received after 30 days only if the Solid Waste Manager has not made a decision on the Licence. Please note that submissions in response to this notice may be made available to the public as part of the public record, subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Metro Vancouver Attention: Ray Robb, Solid Waste Manager 4330 Kingsway, Burnaby B. C. V5H 4G8

VEHICLES WANTED

Phone: (604) 432-6200 Fax: (604) 436-6707 Email: regulationenforcement@metrovancouver.org

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