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George McLean holds a portrait of himself taken when he was a 19-year-old sailor in the Royal Canadian Navy, serving in WWII. MARIO BARTEL/NEWSLEADER

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Why BURNABY TEACHERS encourage you to vote BCA for School Board

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Nov. 11 a remembrance of friends lost On the only Canadian ship to land at Omaha Beach on D-Day

friends being lost, McLean would just have to shake off the fear and sadness. “But I’m still here,” he’d tell himself. “I’m still here and I’ve got a job to do. You bite your lip and carry on.”

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Burnaby’s George McLean was one of ¿ve school chums who joined up to ¿ght in the Second World War. He was the only one that came home. Today, at age 87, McLean can still recall the fate of his buddies. The ¿rst was torpedoed in the North Atlantic. The second was shot down over Germany. The third was shot while crossing the Rhine. The fourth was torpedoed off Newfoundland. “I was the only one that came back out of the ¿ve,” he said. His personal losses weren’t limited to friends from Vancouver, where he had grown up. After receiving training as a naval engineer in Detroit, McLean was shipped off to Africa. “I had initiated a friendship with one of the navy guys. When we got to Morocco, the German air force met us and hit the ship next to him and he was killed,” he recalled. “I was losing my friends as fast as I was making them. It was tough to come home with no friends.” It’s those friends lost that McLean will be remembering during Remembrance Day ceremonies Nov. 11 at the South Burnaby cenotaph. LIED ABOUT HIS AGE

McLean joined the naval reserve in September 1941. “I was very patriotic,” he recalled. “I decided I had to sign up and defend the country. That was the attitude of most young Canadians.” To sign up, he had to lie about his age, something that was also common at the time. He was younger than he looked and had been working as a

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British crew in Tunisia, North Africa. George McLean is top row, Àrst on left.

labourer since age 14 to help out his family. His father, who was a member of the Seaforth Highlanders, gave his permission and his employer assumed he was already 18 and vouched for him. With his father in the army and his sister in the air force, there was never any question that his family would allow him to join up. In May 1942, he was called up for action and sent to Detroit for a special naval engineer’s course before being shipped off to Africa. McLean was often the only Canadian aboard allied ships he served on, he explained, because the Royal Navy didn’t have time to train engineers of their own and depended on Canada to supply them. He worked on landing craft that took soldiers and supplies to the battle zones. Their ¿rst stop in Africa was in Tunisia where they took over an

abandoned German base. “It was beautifully constructed, built as though they were going to be there forever.” On his 18th birthday, his ship helped invade Italy at Salerno. “There were 12 German bombers circling over our convoy and our gunners were shooting at the bombers,” he said. “The sky was absolutely covered with shells.” The next day, a German plane Àew overhead about 400 feet before dropping a massive bomb, missing McLean’s ship by only a few feet. “The blast lifted the ship and I hit the deck.” The pilot thought he’d had a hit and carried on, not realizing he missed a ship containing loads of ammunition, three trucks, food and scores of American soldiers. “If he had been more patient, he could’ve killed 2,000 men.” As he did whenever he heard of

Eventually, McLean’s ship was sent back to England where crews underwent weeks of training for a planned invasion of Normandy in France. That day, June 6, 1944, “the captain got the whole crew together and said, ‘We’re going in guys, the gloves are off.’ “We knew exactly what was going to happen.” On D-Day, McLean’s ship was the only Canadian vessel to land at Omaha Beach, one of two beaches where American troops landed. His ship was tasked with delivering emergency hospital staff to set up a ¿eld hospital to rescue the many wounded. Among the medical staff were 12 women nurses. The commanding of¿cer decided he didn’t want the ladies to get their feet wet so he sped up and hit shore with enough force that the ship landed on the beach itself. Their precious cargo all ashore, the ship’s crew moved to set off again. Typically in such cases, the ship’s anchor is dropped into the sand, so when it’s pulled up again, the leverage causes the ship to get pulled back into the water. But Omaha Beach had been hit with so many bombs and rounds of machine-gun ¿re, the sand was too soft to do anything of the sort. “We had no way of doing anything up on the beach,” McLean recalled. “We had no electricity because we weren’t hooked up to the water, and the German army was on the hill above us.” Please see EVERYONE, A4

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Shi wins A poster by Burnaby North Grade 11 student Atalanta Shi was awarded Àrst prize in the senior category in a national Remembrance Day poster contest sponsored by the Royal Canadian Legion. Shi will be Áown to Ottawa to lay a wreath during the national ceremony and receive a plaque and a $1,000 prize. Her poster will be on display at the National War Museum in Ottawa through May 2012. Another North student, Crystal Huang, won in 2006.

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So the ship’s crew stayed on board overnight waiting for high tide, most hardly sleeping a wink if at all. “We heard a lot of noise up in the hills, we didn’t know whose tanks they were.” The next morning they woke at the crack of dawn to ¿nd American soldiers guarding German prisoners outside their ship. Most of them looked like they were only 14 years old, he said, still surprised all these years later. After D-Day and the eventual Allied victory in Europe, McLean was among 8,000 Canadians who volunteered to serve with the Americans in the South Paci¿c. He was sent back to Canada for additional training and was in Vancouver when the atomic bomb was dropped and Japan surrendered in August 1945. The news spread quickly. “Everyone had loudspeakers, everyone was happy and cheering, everyone was hugging everyone else.” McLean was with his then-girlfriend, Edna, at the time. He told her, “Well, we don’t have to go to Japan, we might as well get married. So we did.” The couple settled in Burnaby and had ¿ve children and McLean went on to work for Safeway and then the federal government acquiring and managing properties. He served numerous years as Burnaby alderman, parks commissioner and regional director, leading a push to purchase parkland for the city and region. He’s a freeman of the city and last year had a park named after him. And every year at this time, McLean makes an effort to tell his wartime story to schoolchildren. “We have to know about the Second World War to avoid getting into the same problem. You have to learn from what happened and do something about it.”

Students grill the candidates Seven candidates from four parties take part at Moscrop school trustee debate

need more than anything else is for good “We’re teaching about human rights, communication. When you have young we’re teaching about respect, we’re people across this country committing teaching about attitudes,” said incumbent suicide because of who they are, we need BCA candidate Baljinder Narang. “We’re to do something about that. not preaching anything else except that Wanda Chow “We have to be proactive and we have we want to have every kid be respected wchow@burnabynewsleader.com to look forward to say how can we equally.” Moscrop secondary students wasted help each other and stop all kinds of One student raised concerns over little time in raising one of the higherbullying.” school emergency plans in the event pro¿le issues of this civic election Current school board chair Larry of an earthquake, saying apart from campaign during a trustee candidates Hayes of the Burnaby Citizens’ taking cover under desks, there was debate for students at the school Association said, that during two little known of what is to be done Tuesday. years of developing the policy, “our in the aftermath. NARANG “Why is Parents’ Voice so adamantly goal was to create inclusiveness and Team candidate Pablo Su said opposed to a policy that aims respect for everyone.” such emergency supplies are “woefully to protect students across the The policy’s aim was to create an inadequate right now” in the district, noting district?” asked a girl near the atmosphere of respect for students, that as a member of the parents’ advisory start of the question period, staff and teachers regardless of council at his children’s school, they had to referring to the district’s recently sexual orientation and gender raise money to buy items such as shovels adopted anti-homophobic identity. and tents. bullying policy. “That along with other policies Funds need to be found to provide for MAIERLE Parents’ Voice candidate [that deal with] racism and sexism such supplies across the district, Su said. Helen Ward said their are what we need in Burnaby and One boy asked about the potential for opposition to the policy had to do with we were proud to go through all of the life skills lessons in areas such as ¿nancial the school district not accommodating a hassles and spreading of fear that we had literacy. diversity of beliefs. to put up with,” Hayes said. “We did what Maierle suggested the request be brought “You need to accommodate beliefs we think is right and I think this policy is up to the district’s student advisory council. and accommodate diversity and then going to work.” Hayes noted there “has not been a we can live together in peaceful A Grade 11 girl then asked Parents’ groundswell” of interest in ¿nancial co-existence,” Ward said. Voice candidates how, as trustees, they literacy programs in his nine years on “The unfortunate part of this is would represent parents who didn’t share the board, but would be very open to there’s a certain party here who their views about Policy 5.45. implementing such an initiative. has developed a culture of fear and Ward replied that the school board Other candidates participating in the they have put fear into people’s passed a policy that doesn’t recognize debate, included Homara Ahmad of hearts around Bill 5.45,” said Team or accommodate differences in the Parents’ Voice and Helen Chang of the candidate Rennie Maierle, a retired community, setting itself up for future legal Burnaby Municipal Greens. twitter.com/@burnabynews Burnaby school principal. “What we battles.

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When it comes to the environment in Burnaby, the fact the city is made up of one-quarter parkland and greenspace is an impressive one. The city is bordered by Burrard Inlet to the north and the Fraser River to the south. It was the ¿rst municipality in the Lower Mainland to adopt a policy to prevent culverting of streams, leaving two-thirds of them open even today. Schoolchildren regularly release salmon fry in hopes they’ll return to local creeks, thanks to the efforts of streamkeepers. Meanwhile, the city’s industry includes an oil re¿nery and an oil tank farm, the latter which made the news when a pipeline was ruptured in North Burnaby in 2007, spraying a neighbourhood with crude oil. The NewsLeader asked three council candidates: What are the main environmental issues in Burnaby and what should Burnaby city hall do about them? Incumbent Coun. Sav Dhaliwal of the Burnaby Citizens’ Association is vice-chair of the city’s environment committee. “The City of Burnaby has a reputation of being at the forefront of civic environmental leadership, including the designation of 25 per cent of Burnaby for parkland and DHALIWAL green space. The award-winning rejuvenation of Burnaby Lake is an example of what is possible. “Our development policy protects streams

and waterways and includes higher density in town centres accessible by rapid transit, reducing dependency on cars. “We’ve introduced hundreds of kilometres of urban trails and bike lanes, and implemented an energy-saving program for city schools and buildings. “We continue to reduce our environmental footprint through new electronic and bio-solid recycling and waste management collection programs. It makes sense for the environment – and ¿nancial sense for taxpayers. “I look forward to continuing to work with Mayor Derek Corrigan, winner of the [Federation of Canadian Municipalities’] 2011 Green Champion award, and my council colleagues to build on that work, engage our community, fully develop and implement our Environmental Sustainability Strategy.” Jim Favaro of Team Burnaby manages government relations for a biotechnology company with a Burnaby research facility. “Environmental stewardship is everyone’s responsibility. “A Team Burnaby Mayor and Council would support environment committees in the communities affected. For example, the Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area Management Plan, adopted in 2000, recommended establishing a FAVARO community advisory body however, the mayor and council have failed to act on this for over a decade.

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Answering the knock With mayoral and council candidates now lining up at your front door seeking your vote on Nov. 19, it’s crucial that you maximize the brief audience you have with someone who may one day shape your community. Instead of just shaking their hand and taking the information leaÀet they are handing out about themselves – or even worse, not answering your door – do yourself, your neighbours and your community a favour by asking that candidate, or their campaigning team member, how they would address your concerns. That up-close-and-personal audience only comes once every three years at the municipal level – that is, if you don’t come to council meetings or municipal open houses. See this as your time to shine. Elections should be about voters’ needs and not just about “hiring” someone to serve at municipal hall. That, albeit brief, encounter does not replace the impact you can have by attending council meetings where you can air your constructive opinions. But if you’re reticent to speak publicly, please open your door to candidates. Just letting them know what you value is critical for them to do their jobs effectively. And the experience allows you to take a more proactive approach to shopping through, in some cases, a long list of candidates who want the job of representing you. If you missed the candidates at your door, it’s not too late to connect with them. Many are on Twitter, Facebook or have websites and blogs, and you can write them an email. Better yet, there’s still some time to attend an all-candidates meeting in your community. So, whether candidates come to your door or you have to go to theirs, the opportunity – however brief – will allow you to wield your voting pencil with more con¿dence.

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To a man from another time Dear George Vernon Hudson, I learned today that you are the New Zealander who dreamed up the idea that Daylight Savings Time would be marvellous. Back in 1895 when you proposed messing with the clocks, did you ever think it would come to this? I doubt it. Today, folks all over the world are shaving an hour and adding one a couple times a year (though in Saskatchewan they know it’s bunkum and don’t touch their tickers). And it’s all because of your observation that ‘gee, wouldn’t it be nice to have a little more daylight when you knock off work?’ Well, yeah. It would be nice if it were so simple. It would be great if my computer switched back to Standard Time and my phone display wasn’t still on Daylight Savings. Or if the automatic lock on our of¿ce’s front doors ¿nally ¿gured out that back in 2006, Canada bumped its fall clock re-setting back a few days to be in sync with our wise neighbours to the south. And it would be lovely if my

year-round, and give it a new name, like TIME? Sure, in winter the sun It would be lovely if my toddlers could in Vancouver wouldn’t shift their biological clocks with such rise until 9 a.m., but ease, and not wake up at 5 a.m., grumpy, we’d have more light in ticked off, and wondering why they must wait two hours for breakfast. the afternoon. What’s the difference? Drive to work in the dark or drive home that And even here time has run way? In winter, life’s a pitch. amok. Like Saskatchewan, there The appeal is simplicity. are many Standard Time stalwarts Messing with clocks messes with in Canada. heads. Period. In B.C. the list includes Fort Or perhaps, Mr. Hudson, we St. John, Charlie Lake, Taylor, could be immensely clever, like Dawson Creek and Creston. In the ancient peoples, and divide winter, these towns share the daylight by 12 regardless of day clock with Edmonton; in summer, length so that an hour is, say, 45 Vancouver. (Is it political? I don’t minutes in winter, but 80 minutes know.) in summer. That way, we’d always Even Saskatchewan has get 12 hours of daylight, I suppose. exceptions, with the towns of As crazy at that might seem, it Denare Beach and Creighton pales compared to the patchwork choosing to observe that scheme of time across the globe. In North you dreamt up 116 years ago, Mr. America and Europe, they observe Hudson. Daylight Savings. A couple of We’ll that’s it from me. Judging countries in South America do, by the clock on my computer, it’s too. In most of Asia and Africa time to knock off. they don’t. And in some countries My phone display says I should they actually skew times zones, a have been home an hour ago. Sincerely, concept I’m not sure my nut can Out of Time grasp.

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toddlers could shift their biological clocks with such ease, and not wake up at 5 a.m., grumpy, ticked off, and wondering why they must wait two hours for breakfast. I said it was you, Mr. Hudson, they should be speaking to, but they just think their parents are sick-minded. And then we leave our homes to start our day, and the roads are clogged with groggy drivers and accidents spike? Does this make any sense? Rather than berate you, Mr. Hudson, I’d like to suggest alternatives. Using Standard Time year-round, I concede, would be a bummer. In Vancouver, the July sunrise would be at about 4 a.m. and sunset would be shortly after 8 p.m. Changing the clock makes sense. But why not use Daylight Savings

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COMMENT Point to the real culprits Team Burnaby candidate Ray Power states “Burnaby is passing the buck” regarding homelessness. If he had any understanding of this national tragedy he would place the passing the buck stigma on to the real culprits, the federal and provincial governments. Election time is no time for one liners. They only indicate the inability to engage a rational, debatable, discussion. Crime didn’t work so now Team has picked a topic that Burnaby taxpayers will again think twice about when they realize Team will be using their city’s reserve funds to

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I was pleased to read in the NewsLeader a discussion about creating a Bed Bug Task Force. We have seen similar developments to the east led by Ontario and Manitoba. A task force would help point the way to provide a coordinated effort to ‘“spread the word, not the bed bug.” Education and early detection are the cornerstones to control bed bugs. Until we return to the state of awareness our grand-parents and their parents had – bed bugs will continue to spread and increase in numbers. A public information initiative that is accurate and current, like a bed bug task force, could be instrumental in helping to control bed bug infestations in this province. Ken Hando Bed Bug Mutts Maple Ridge

FLU SHOT TOO PRICEY I happened to go to the local clinic in South Burnaby recently and was shocked to learn that the price of a Àu shot is now $30. For those of us who are not seniors and don’t have a compromised health system (i.e. asthma or diabetes) this amount would cause a huge dent in our incomes, especially as we have all taken wage cuts since the recession started. Perhaps the medical system could look at reducing this cost if it wants to avoid hundreds of people contracting the Àu and passing it on. Especially in a city where a majority of people take public transit. I remember a time when the Àu shot cost just $15, not so long ago either. N.J. Chandran, Burnaby

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Ryan Argente is a reservist with the Royal Westminster After holding down several jobs, Argente Regiment who served a tour in Afghanistan Ă&#x20AC;ve years ago. was 24 when he signed up for the infantry in been seen riding his bicycle around town, rode right 2003. Argente felt it was the right decision from the day he was sworn in. Regrets didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t happen through the middle of the platoon before turning into a suicide bomber. too often, only in situations like enduring minus-50 â&#x20AC;&#x153;It wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t my favourite day,â&#x20AC;? understates Argente. degree temperatures while stuck in a trench at CFB â&#x20AC;&#x153;Realistically it makes you a little stronger. You Shilo outside of Brandon, Man. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s when he donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want it to happen again and you also donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t asked himself, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Why am I doing this again?â&#x20AC;? want this sacriÂżce to be for nothing. Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s make sure OFF TO AFGHANISTAN those guys didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t die in vain.â&#x20AC;? Finally in his third year he was assigned While over there, it bothered Argente when to Afghanistan. At that point there was no Members of Parliament would show up for three or apprehension, just excitement. four day visits. They hung out at the base and talked â&#x20AC;&#x153;You rarely get to use your training so when you to those stationed there, but not to the soldiers on the actually go out and do what youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re trained for itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s front lines. exciting,â&#x20AC;? he says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In front of the cameras theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re telling everybody They moved from town to town pushing the weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re spending too much money and we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t need Taliban out. to spend money on tanks. I can tell you the tanks â&#x20AC;&#x153;There was a lot of driving made a world of difference,â&#x20AC;? says around getting shot at,â&#x20AC;? says Argente. Argente. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have to say things Argente laments the fact a lot didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t change much. The training of soldiers died trying to get rid we went through was long, of the Taliban from Afghanistan, intensive and fairly realistic. only to pull out. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We lose all Everybody did what they were those guys and then we give it supposed to do.â&#x20AC;? up. If it were up to me I wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t ggranger@burnabynewsleader.com One day, he was riding in the leave until the Taliban left. If it back of an armoured vehicle as it was important enough to go there did a standard patrol. Argente was in the lead vehicle in the Âżrst place to remove the Taliban, it should be in the entry hatch surveying for trouble. Everything important enough to stay there until theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re gone.â&#x20AC;? seemed OK until the vehicle ran over two anti-tank SIGNS ON WITH WESTIES land mines. Argente joined the Westies in October 2007, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I saw the blast go off and all I could think of shortly after getting back from Afghanistan. He was, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;oh crap,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? was 30 years old and decided to go back to school He came to somewhere in the bottom of the to train as an aircraft mechanic and is now in the vehicle, and couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t see because the air was full process of transferring to the air force. of dust. It turned out nobody had been seriously â&#x20AC;&#x153;After being in infantry thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no such thing as injured, although Argente ended up with a â&#x20AC;&#x153;pretty a tough job. Everything beats sleeping on a desert good concussion.â&#x20AC;? Ă&#x20AC;oor and getting shot at,â&#x20AC;? says Argente, before SUICIDE MISSION shaking his head and admitting heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d still go back if Another time, Argente was only 200 metres away he could. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know why.â&#x20AC;? when his group heard a blast. They went into a Remembrance Day can be quite difÂżcult for him. defensive position while he and a couple of others In Afghanistan, they had each othersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; back. Because went to the scene to administer Âżrst aid. of their extensive training they knew where the â&#x20AC;&#x153;There were three very dead soldiers lying next to other would be. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s why on this Remembrance four others that had been injured.â&#x20AC;? Day, heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d rather be in Shilo doing a parade with his Argente says the bodies were so mangled he infantry mates. 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Association Awards of Excellence handed out

GVHBA recognizes association volunteers The Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Association honoured its volunteers last week at its annual Association Awards of Excellence in Coquitlam. Among the honorees were Graeme Huguet of My House Design/Build Team for RenoMark Renovator Member of the Year, and Adera Development Corporation for BuiltGreen Multi-Family Builder of the Year. “The awards honour association members for their exceptional level of volunteer commitment and dedication to enhancing the professionalism of the homebuilding and renovation industries in the Greater Vancouver area,” says GVHBA President and CEO Peter Simpson. Simpson himself was honoured with the Chairman’s Award of Honour, while Yosh

Kasahara of ParkLane Homes/Bluetree Group of Companies was the recipient of the Association Marketing Award. ParkLane was also given the Handshake Award (Builder), while CCI Renovations was the winner of the Handshake Award (Renovator). FortisBC was the recipient of the Corporate Member of the Year award, while the Supplier Members of the Year were Dick’s Lumber and Building Supplies in Burnaby and Marketplace Events in Vancouver. Dick’s Lumber was also honoured with the Gary Santini Education and Training Award, an award also given to Wallmark Homes. The Technical Excellence Award was given to David Fisher of Mitsui Homes Canada Inc. For more information, visit the GVHBA website at www.gvhba.org.

‘High-heels distance’ from Canada Line

Luxury is standard at Maynards Block by Kerry Vital

If you listen closely, you may still be able to hear the ghosts at the Maynards Auctioneers building. The fine arts and antiques auction house began in 1902, and now is the cornerstone of Aquilini Development’s The Maynards Block development, in southeast False Creek. “The heritage brick building ... is the landmark of the whole development.” says Maynards Block sales manager Derek Kai. The original Maynards site has been freshly outfitted with two floors of residential townhomes (the lower floors will house commercial and office space), and an additional residential building is also in the works. Roughly 80 per cent of the homes have been sold, but there is still a variety of studios and one- and two-bedroom homes available. Homeowners at Maynards Block will feel the luxury as soon as they set foot into their new space. Wide-plank flooring in the entry, den, living room, dining room and kitchen are an elegant yet modern touch, while designer carpeting in the bedrooms is perfect for sinking your feet in to. Whether you’re a budding gourmet or not, the kitchen at Maynards Block is certainly a highlight. A stainlesssteel appliance suite comes standard in every home, and a sleek tile backsplash is accented by modern undermounted puck lighting and a cashmere white solid granite countertop with an elegant square-edge finish. Kitchen cabinetry with convenient soft-close drawers and cupboards (good for those with doorslammers in the family) is available in one of two colour schemes, Latte and Cappuccino. Marketed by Rennie Marketing Systems, Maynards Block has attracted a wide variety of buyers, including young professionals buying their first place, and people who are already renting in the area, Kai says. “People love this area,” he says. This has contributed to the mix of demographics who have been arriving to check out the suites. “We are the closest to the Canada Line,” says Rennie Director of Marketing Linda Chu. “That is ‘highheels’ distance, so using the train to get downtown is so easy!” The biggest draw so far has definitely been the area, which is close enough to downtown, but still far enough away to

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get out of the hustle and bustle. “It’s quieter,” says Kai. “It’s an absolutely beautiful area ... it’s definitely the place to be.” If you’re not up for the short trek to downtown Vancouver, homeowners at Maynards Block won’t need to go far to find everything they need, Chu says. “Not only are we just two minutes walk from the (former Olympic) Village, but we are also just a block from Cambie Street so Whole Foods, Save On, Home Depot, Best Buy, Milestones ... are all just two minutes walk as well,” she says.

Buyers will be able to take advantage of a multi-purpose amenities room with an over-height ceiling and access to an outdoor terrace, and an exercise room made for working up a sweat and letting go of all the stress of the day. On the third floor of the south building,

owners will find agricultural garden plots perfect for growing your own little piece of paradise. Homes at The Maynards Block start at $262,900. For more information, visit www.maynardsblock.com or call the sales centre at 604-893-8378.

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Owners at Maynards Block will be part of a piece of Vancouver’s history when they purchase a home in the development, which started life as a ﬁne arts and antiques auction house, top. A variety of ﬂoorplans, including some with lofts, above, makes for an eclectic mix of apartment types.

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Metro at lower end of balanced market With a sales-to-active property listings ratio of 15 per cent, the Greater Vancouver housing market continues to hover at the lower end of a balanced market and has been trending in that direction over the past Âżve months. The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential property sales of detached, attached and apartment properties on the

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EVENTS Remembrance Day musical tribute: The Amabilis Sing ers and the Vancouver Orpheus Male Choir present Remembering, including a performance of In Flanders Field. When: Saturday, Nov. 12, 8 p.m. Where: New Westminster Christian Reformed Church, 8255 13th Ave., Burnaby. Tickets: $20, children under 12 free. Info: 604-433-6538, www.amabilissingers.org or www. vancouverorpheus.org.

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When: Monday, Nov. 14, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Where: Bob Prittie/Metrotown Branch library, 6100 Willingdon, Burnaby. Free but registration required: Katherine, 604241-0485. SFU Philosophers’ Cafe: Moderator Randall Mackinnon leads a discussion on “generational inequities—are there winners and losers?” Have seniors and/ or boomers been demanding and getting too many perks from the government and the market at the expense of younger generations? Guest speaker is Don Cayo, business columnist with the Vancouver Sun. When: Monday, Nov. 14, 7 p.m. Where: Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 6450 Deer Lake Ave. Admission: $5. Info: 604291-6864.

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SPORTS MILLER TIME SFU Clan defensive back Kyle Miller hits Central Washington Wildcats receiver Anthony Spain just as he tries to make a catch in the Ă&#x20AC;rst quarter of their Great Northwest Athletic Conference football game Saturday at Terry Fox Field. SFU won the game 35-24 after they scored 29 points in the fourth quarter. SFU quarterback Trey Wheeler completed 20 of his 28 pass attempts to lead the Clanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s offence. Bo Palmer ran for 75 yards and caught four passes for another 57. MARIO BARTEL NEWSLEADER

Clan soccer men win GNAC championship The SFU Clan mens soccer team swept both games of their South Dakota road trip to Âżnish the season undefeated and champions of the Great Northwest Athletic Conference. The Clan defeated Fort Hays State University Tigers 2-1 on Sunday, the day after they beat the University of Sioux Falls 3-0. The wins were SFUâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 16th and 17th of the season, against one draw. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It has been a remarkable year and I am incredibly proud of all of our players,â&#x20AC;? said SFU head coach Alan Koch after Sundayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

win. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They have found a way to win all year, and today was no different.â&#x20AC;? To preserve their undefeated season against the Tigers, the Clan had to overcome a red card issued to keeper Sheldon Steenhuis in a rough and tumble second half during which two red cards and six yellows were handed out. Backup Hide Ozawa took his place and was immediately called upon to make a spectacular save to keep the score even at 1-1. Carlo Basso had given SFU the early lead with his 16th goal of the season in the 23rd minute, then

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We are still hiring - Dozer & excavator operators required by a busy Alberta oilfield construction company. We require operators that are experienced and preference will be given to operators that have constructed oilfield roads and drilling locations. You will be provided with motels and restaurant meals. Competitive wages, bonus and transportation daily to and from job sites. Our work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Call 780-7235051.

136A JANITORIAL SERVICES LIGHT DUTY CLEANERS Five Star Building Maintenance has Immediate F/T and P/T openings (daytime only). We offer training programs, attractive wages and comprehensive benefits. Fax resume to 604-435-0516 or email to careers@ﬁvestarbc.ca

1.888.546.2886

LOST AND FOUND

LOST: 5 beads for a Pandora Bracelet at Royal Columbia Hospital on Wed. Oct 26. Please call (604)897-9692

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FOUND: KEYS. Vic. Springer & Hastings, Monday Nov. 7. Call 604473-9053.

*Coffee *Sandwiches *Swedish Baking

PERSONALS

LADY WOULD LIKE to meet other ladies for snowshoeing & XCountry skiing, car req’d, (604)520-5044

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Christmas Market

~Saturday Nov 12, 9am-4pm ~Sunday Nov 13, 10am-3pm 1335 Dominion Ave, Port Coquitlam

It is agreed by any Display or Classified Advertiser requesting space that the liability of the paper in the event of failure to publish an advertisement shall be limited to the amount paid by the advertiser for that portion of the advertising space occupied by the incorrect item only, and that there shall be no liability in any event beyond the amount paid for such advertisement. The publisher shall not be liable for slight changes or typographical errors that do not lessen the value of an advertisement.

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

INFORMATION WANTED Would the Columbian Hospital Social Welfare employee that was involved breaking into our safety deposit when our mother was very ill phone B. Cope 604-703-5786.

Come to the

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BULK PETROLEUM Denwill, a carrier of bulk liquid petroleum products based in Burnaby requires Class 1 Drivers. We offer: • Competitive Hourly pay • Great benefits package • Excellent equipment • 4 on and 4 off work schedule • Steady year round local work • On the job training leading to certification in the transportation and handling of petroleum products

We require Drivers with: an excellent safety record 3 years exp. Class 1 with Air Email your resume and current drivers abstract to: HR@denwill.net 109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Vancouver's Urban Weekly, is seeking a full time retail advertising/ marketing representative. This opportunity is for a results oriented individual. Candidates for this position will possess the ability to service existing clients and develop new business in an extensive and varied territory. Real Estate experience a plus. If you have a proven track record in sales and customer service, thrive on working in a fast-paced environment, are highly motivated, career oriented with strong organization and communication skills, we would like to hear from you. Our work environment sets industry standards for professionalism and combines a salary/benefit package designed to attract and retain outstanding employees. Please send your application in confidence to: Gail Nugent Advertising Manager WE 280-1770 Burrard St., Vancouver, BC V6J 3G7 email: admanager@WEVancouver.com Closing date: November 24, 2011

Advertising Sales Consultant The Richmond Review has an immediate opening for an Advertising Consultant. By joining the number one community newspaper serving Richmond, you can develop a rewarding career in advertising and marketing while contributing to one of the most culturally diverse communities in Canada. The team environment at The Richmond Review will inspire you to the highest level of customer partnership and reward your motivated approach to excellence. You should be a strong communicator, well organized, self motivated and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment. A car and a valid driver’s license are required. The Richmond Review is part of Black Press, Canada’s largest private independent newspaper company with more than 170 community, daily and urban newspapers in B.C., Alberta, Washington State, Ohio and Hawaii. Send your resume with cover letter by Nov 18, 2011 to: Mary Kemmis, publisher@richmondreview.com The Richmond Review #1-3671 Viking Way, Richmond, BC, V6V 2J5 the richmond

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 115

EDUCATION

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 115

EDUCATION

AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE TECHNICIAN

SHIFT YOUR

Duration: 42 weeks Potential Wages: $100k/yr

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AUTO BODY TECHNICIAN

Families, Kids, Tots & Teens!! All Ages, All Ethnicities

CALL 604-558-2278

Duration: 24 weeks Potential Wages: $80k/yr Duration: 2 weeks

PERSONAL SERVICES

TRADES, TECHNICAL

172 ASTROLOGY/PSYCHICS

LICENSED TRAILER MECHANIC

Potential Wages: $50-$100k/yr

American Cartage has opening for a licensed trailer mechanic who has welding experience. Good wages & benefits for successful candidate. Please call Bob at 604-516-7811 (Coquitlam) or 604 240-7059 to arrange an interview.

Can solve all problems of life specializing in love, health, business, marriage, reunites loved ones. Call today for a better tomorrow. 45 yrs. of experience

604-447-3404

PERSONAL SERVICES

Duration: 13 weeks Potential Wages: $36-$60k/yr

SERVICE ADVISOR

Duration: 13 weeks Potential Wages: $36-$60k/yr

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AUTO DETAILING Duration: 2 weeks

Potential Wages: $15-$20/hr

SALES & LEASING Duration: 1 week

Potential Wages: $36-$75k/yr

DISPATCHING AND TRANSPORTATION OPERATION

Duration: 25 weeks Potential Wages: $36-$65k/yr

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SUCCEED. D TRAIN TO BE A PAYROLL ADMINISTRATOR IN NEW WESTMINSTER TODAY! Payroll Administrators are specifically concerned with employees pay & benefits. They also prepare & check statements of earnings and provide information to employees on payroll, benefit plans and collective agreement terms. Train locally for the skills necessary in this competitive career field.

NEED CASH TODAY?

604-777-5046

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LEGAL SERVICES

SALES

156

SALES REPRESENTATIVE. A Port Kells industrial engine distributor requires a full time inside/outside sales representative. Job consists of a great variety of duties. Mechanical aptitude, good phone skills and computer knowledge are req’d. Reply to: resume2011@shaw.ca

130

HELP WANTED

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

130

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

FINANCIAL SERVICES

HELP WANTED

130

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 236

MAIDS R’ US

ROXUL Inc.

is a manufacturer and marketer of insulation products in the North American market place with production facilities in Milton, ON and Grand Forks, B.C. Our expanding company is a subsidiary of Rockwool International, manufacturing high quality hi-performance mineral wool products.

604-808-0212

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We currently have a position available for a Certiﬁed Industrial Electrician. Preference will be given to those candidates with PLC experience (preferably Siemens S7) and computer skills. This position entails shift work including 12 hour shifts. Competitive compensation package including beneﬁts. Human Resources, ROXUL Inc. 6526 Industrial Pkway, P.O. Box 2890 Grand Forks, B.C. V0H 1H0 Fax: 250-442-5278 e-mail: Jim.holmes@roxul.com

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

257

DRYWALL

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

INC.

We thank all applicants; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

NEED EXTRA

CLEANING SERVICES

The Best Cleaners around GUARANTEED! Best rates, exp’d staff, 27 yrs. exp. Refs. Wkly/bi-mnthly. Guaranteed, perfect work. Any package. Res/Comm. Give us a call

HELP WANTED

Industrial Electrician

WORTH SWITCHING CAREERS FOR

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ALTERNATIVE HEALTH

PARTS & WAREHOUSING

Potential Wages: $32-$48k/yr

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CRIMINAL RECORD?

COLLISION ESTIMATOR

Duration: 6 weeks

PERSONAL SERVICES

Angelena Physic Healer & Life Coach

Getting a job couldn’t be easier!

BUSINESS MANAGER

NEW

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

260

CASH

ELECTRICAL

NEW WEST ELECTRICIAN Small Jobs. Renovations, Panels. Elec. Heat, Lighting, Repairs. Call (604)591-7621

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

263 EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE Rick’s Bobcat Service. Leveling, Back filling, Trucking reas. rates.778-355-2978, 604-290-2978

281

GARDENING

We’re looking for carriers! Be part of a GREAT team!

UPCOMING AVAILABLE ROUTES CARRIERS NEEDED in Burnaby Route

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MOVIE EXTRAS !

AUTOMOTIVE REFINISHING PREP TECH

GET CERTIFIED IN 13 WEEKS!

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Duration: 24 weeks Potential Wages: $80k/yr

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

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NEW CAREER

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Patterson Ave - McKay Ave Victory St - Rumble St Willingdon Ave - Sussex Avenue Gilpin St - Grassmere St Patterson Ave - Willingdon Ave Moscrop St - Castlewood Cres Canada Way - Douglas Rd Laurel St - Woodsworth St Bainbridge Ave - Cardinal Dr Roycroft Ct - Edison St Lozells Ave - Piper Ave Jensen Pl - Winston St Springer Ave - Braelawn Dr Springdale Crt - Halifax St Delta Ave - Springer Ave Parklawn Dr - Halifax St

.Jim’s Mowing-Same Day Service More than just mowing

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

GUTTER Cleaning Service, Repairs Free Est, 20 yrs exp, Rain or shine. 7 days/week. Simon 604-230-0627

283A

HANDYPERSONS

A Semi Retired Tradesman. Small fix-it or build it jobs-Burnaby/New West. Richard, 604-377-2480

287

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

A-1 CONTRACTING. Renos. Bsmt, kitchens, baths, custom cabinets, tiling, plumbing, sundecks, reroofing. Dhillon 604-782-1936.

Deliver newspapers on Wednesdays and Fridays in your neighbourhood. Call 604.436.2472 or email circulation@burnabynewsleader.com today for more info!

An eas y way to earn extra

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

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 329 PAINTING & DECORATING

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 372

SUNDECKS

Comm. & Res. BBB, WCB. Kitchen Reno’s & Cabinets

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

374

PLUMBING

$69/HR. Lic., Insured. Experienced & friendly service. Clogged drains, garburators, leaks & more. Sm jobs OK. Call anytime 604-805-2488. Licensed Plumber, Small Job’s, Leaks, Heating Repairs, Drains, Water Tank’s, Call Brian Anytime. 604-726-2834. Work Guaranteed.

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS #1 Rooﬁng Company in BC

288

HOME REPAIRS

Andrew 604-618-8585 $ Best Rates $

PAVING/SEAL COATING

338

All types of Rooﬁng

TREE SERVICES A1-TRI-CRAFT Tree Serv. Dangerous tree removal, spiral pruning hedge trimming, stump grinding, topping. Insured, WCB Free Est Arborist Reports

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

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

PETS 477

PETS

BABY COCKATIELS for sale. Hand fed. $60 each. Phone (604)951-4660 (Surrey). BERNESE MOUNTAIN DOG PUPPIES FOR SALE. First shots and dewormed. Call 778-551-1901 $1250 a PUP. Take me home! BORDER Collie/Springer Spaniel X. Vet checked, dewormed, first shots. $300. Call 604-746-6728 BOSTON TERRIER pups born Aug 31st, upto date shots, dewormed & vet checked $800 ph 604-814-5014 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! All cats are Spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Visit us at fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977

Over 35 Years in Business “ Call Now for Free Estimate”

If I can’t do it It can’t be done Call Robert 604-941-1618 OR 604-844-4222 INTERIORS: Baths (renos/ repairs) specializing in drywall, doors, flooring, tiling, plumbing, painting, miscellaneous, etc. VERSTILE! EXPERIENCED IN OVER 30 LINES OF WORK! * Quality work * Prompt Service * Fair prices For positive results Call Robert SERVICE CALLS WELCOME

320

604-588-0833 WWW.PATTARGROUP.COM

AT NORTHWEST ROOFING

JASON’S ROOFING All kinds of re-roofing & repairs. Free est. Reasonable rates. (604)961-7505, 278-0375

MOVING & STORAGE

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. We move - We ship - We recycle. Senior- Student Discount. 604-721-4555. 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 Searching for your dream home or selling it? This is the location. BCCLASSIFIED.COM listings include everything from acreage, farms/ranches to condos and waterfront homes.

AFFORDABLE MOVING Local & Long Distance

$45/Hr

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

604-537-4140 SPARTAN Moving Ltd. Fast & Reliable. Insured Competitive rates. Wknd Specials. Call Frank: (604) 435-8240

329 PAINTING & DECORATING A-TECH Services 604-230-3539 Running this ad for 7yrs

PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $269, 2 coats any colour (Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Services. www.paintspecial.com INT/EXT Painting. Prices you can rely on. Ref’s. 30 Years exp. Keith 604-433-2279 or 604-777-1223. MILANO PAINTING. Int./Ext. Prof. Painters. Free Est. Written Guar. Bonded & Insured. 604-551-6510

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

356

RUBBISH REMOVAL

CASTRO’S JUNK & DEMOLITION You Name It & It’s Gone! Best Rates. Free Est. (778)891-4017

bradsjunkremoval.com

Haul Anything...

On Time, As Promised, Service Guaranteed!

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★ ★CALL NOW★ ★ LOW COST RUBBISH REMOVAL

★ Disposal ★ Renovations Debris ★ Construction ★ Drywall Pickup ★ Demolition ★ 7 days/week ★ Free Estimates ★

Isaac 604-727-5232 PATRICK’S RUBBISH REMOVAL *Landscape *Trimming *Yard Clean *Const. Clean. *ANYTHING!!! 1 Ton Truck. Call Patrick for Prompt Quality Service @ 604-808-1652.

625

FOR SALE BY OWNER

706

627

636

MORTGAGES

660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE

6985 Walker Ave

Please call 778-994-2334 BURNABY

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

RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO

AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY Secure parking available. For viewing call:

Call 604- 522-5230

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

1YR Seasoned Alder Birch Maple Clean, Split, DRY & Delivered. Family Operated for 20 yrs. (604)825-9264 BEST FIREWOOD 32nd Season & 37,000 Cust Deliv. Fully Seas. Maple, Birch, Alder 604-582-7095

548

FURNITURE

MATTRESSES staring at $99 • Twins • Fulls • Queens • Kings 100’s in stock! www.Direct Liquidation.ca (604)294-2331

dual pane windows, outside shower, power tongue jack, LCD TV and MORE! $34,995 (Stk.30968) www.fraserwayrv.com 1-800-806-1976 DL #30644

Call (604) 931-2670

818 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 Professionally managed by Gateway Property Management

PORT COQUITLAM

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

Call 604-837-4589 711

CLAREMONT TERRACE

** 6960 ELWELL ST ** Near HighGate Mall (formerly known as Middlegate) Quiet, spacious 2 & 1 Bdrms & Bachelor suites. Newly reno’d. Incls: Balcony, prkg, heat & h/wtr

1991 BUICK REGAL, A/Car’d, slight damage front left door. 202,000km. $1150 obo 604-526-3809 2000 FORD FOCUS, standard trans., blue, 4 dr. sedan, CD, Air Cared. $2995 obo (604)826-0519 2005 CHRYSLER SEBRING convertible, silver, 84 k’s. auto. Mags. $7895/obo. (604)826-0519 2007 CHRYSLER 300: $11,900 with 55,000 km in excellent condition, 604-574-9249 2011 CHRYSLER, SILVER, 2000 series, 4,037km. $25,000 obo (250)485-8081

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS 1996 TOYOTO COROLLA PLUS, auto, green, 4/dr, a/c, 156K, timing belt replaced, new exhst, reg. srvc, good brakes/tires, AirCared 03/13 $3100 obo. (604)507-9945 2002 DODGE NEON R/T standard trans., white, sunroof, used eng., new timing belt & clutch. CD stacker $3995 obo. (604)826-0519

604-525-2661 BURNABY

MAPLE PLACE TOWERS

Call 604-421-1235 www.aptrentals.net

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....

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778-865-5454 Cash for all vehicles Free towing Quick service Always available 778-865-5454 #1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME 604.683.2200

The Scrapper

2007 Honda Civic DXG 5 sp, 2 dr., grey, 130K, p/w, p/l, a/c, am/fm/cd, no acc. $9,500 604793-3819

PORT MOODY Heritage Mtn. Ravine Drive. 5 Bdrms + lrg office, 3-5 baths, approx. 3000 sq.ft. on 2 floors. Gorgeous city view from both floors. Dble garage. Ensuite with jacuzzi. Spacious decks. $2400/mo. Avail now. Call 604-725-4873.

750

SUITES, LOWER

COQUITLAM Westwood Plateau, lge bright 1 bdrm. 1010 sq. ft., priv. ent. Nr bus & Douglas College. $950 + 1/3 utils. 778-323-7530. PORT MOODY. Heritage Mountain 2 bdrm (lrg w/view) + office space, 1300 sq/ft, insuite w/d, all appls. Avail now. $1200. 604-725-4873.

752

TOWNHOUSES

COQUITLAM

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

BURNABY

Villa Del Mar

Call 604-834-4097 www.aptrentals.com

6630 Telford Ave.

MOVE In Bonus, 1 & 2 bdrm apts w/balcony, ht, hw, cable, prkg, locker, coin laundry, elevator, NS, NP, close to all transit, shops, & schools, Lease 604-241-3772 Rmd NEW WEST - across from the Quay 2 bdrms, 2 baths, new appl. w/d. Great location, cls to all amens. Nr Douglas College. $1500: Avail. now. (604)940-8522/604-812-2517

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

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

HOMES FOR RENT

Crescentview

Bright large newly reno’d 1 and 2 bedroom suites for rent. Freshly painted, new hardwood floors, huge balcony. Only 2 min walk to Metrotown Mall. Please call 604-715-1824 to view. Move in TODAY!

845

SCRAP BATTERIES WANTED We buy scrap batteries from cars, trucks & heavy equip. $4.00 each. Free pickup anywhere in BC, Min. 10. Toll Free Call:1.877.334.2288

NEW WESTMINSTER CO-OP 1050 Keyside Drive

604-519-1930

DSI water heater, black flush tank, water filter system, free standing dinette. $24,995 Stk.30936 www.fraserwayrv.com 1-800-806-1976 DL #30644

2005 Mercedes Benz SL55 AMG Kompressor AMG Sport Package, 5.5 litre V-8, 493 HP. Hardtop retractable roof, 31,000 km. Online auction now: www.bcacuction.ca. Info: 250-952-5003

CO-OP RENTALS

1 bedroom handicapped / wheelchair accessible suite. $741.00 per month shares are $1500.00 no subsidy Available December 1.

2011 HEMISPHERE F28RLSS

CARS - DOMESTIC

Burnaby:

FERTILIZERS

FUEL

2011 EVER-LITE 35RL-DS

COQUITLAM

www.aptrentals.net

Call 604-540-6725

545

Auto Financing 1.800.910.6402

2000 DODGE GREAT WEST VAN Class B Motorhome 318V8 107,000 km. Rebuilt transmission has 400 km & warranty. Like new in & out. A/C, fantastic fan, toilet, shower, am/fm stereo w/ CD & Cassette, dvd w/ screen. Fridge, stove, micro, sink. A must see! $23500 obo. 604-796-8792 2004 F350 LARIAT CREW CAB, 4X4, long box, 5th wheel, 180K, full load $16,500 obo. 604-812-1278

Call 604- 521-3448

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

WEED FREE Mushroom Manure. 13 yards - $160 or Well Rotted 10 yards - $180. 604-856-8877

RECREATIONAL/SALE

Bright large 1 bedroom for rent in a newly reno’d building. Large balcony, freshly painted with hardwood floors. 2 Min walk to Highgate Mall & all major transit.

www.dannyevans.ca

Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley

Park Crest Apts.

533

838 www.UapplyUdrive.ca

Walker Manor

HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS

BURNABY

Swiss Mountain pups. Look like Bernese but short-hair & smaller. Gentle. 604-795-7662 lv msg.

AUTO FINANCING

BURNABY

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

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. Swiss Mountain cross, 8 mos, male, very loving, $500. (604)845-2223, lv msg.

810

TRANSPORTATION

HOMES WANTED

WE BUY HOMES Damaged House! Older House! Difficulty Selling! Behind on Payments! Need to Sell Now? NO FEES! NO RISK! QUICK CASH! Call us First! 604.657.9422

706

APARTMENT/CONDO

TRANSPORTATION

Need A Vehicle! Guaranteed Auto Loan. Apply Now, 1.877.680.1231

CHILLIWACK, 1200sf, 2 bdrm over 45 rancher, 2 bath, f/p, cov patio, 5 appl, $239,900. Call (604)625-3498

Quiet & well maintained bldg. Includes heat & hot water. On site manager. Cat okay.

Call Andrew (778)868-3374

• Electronics • Appliances • Old Furniture • Construction • Yard Waste • Concrete • Drywall • Junk • Rubbish • Mattresses

REAL ESTATE

Super Clean ONE Bedrooms

SAME DAY SERVICE Seniors Discount

JUNK REMOVAL Recycled Earth Friendly

ZIMMERMANN PIANO with bench. $1800: (604)538-9456

Two 6 month old pups (1 male, 1 female) looking for a loving home. Vet checked: eyes, ears & heart Registered CKC & micro chipped Parents, champion CKC registered. Socialized with children and other animals Call : 604 - 460 - 8086 CKC REG BLOOD HOUND pups, 1 male, 8 fem. Liver & tan, ready to go end of Nov. (604)574-5788 DOGO ARGENTINO. Reg’d. puppies. M & F. Champion background. $2800. each. 604-853-8531 Abbts. FRENCH BULLDOG PUPPIES!! maandpawfrenchbulldogs.com 604309-5333 char04@shaw.ca LABRADOODLE PUPPIES Family Based Hobby Breeder. $750 604-595-5840. Avail Nov 20th. redbarnlabradoodles.blogspot.com 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 POODLE, Miniature. Puppies. 3m, 1st & 2nd shots, dewormed, paper trained. $575. (604)856-8267 SHIHTZU / TOY POODLE. Male pups. Vet checked, shots, deflead & dewormed. $400 604-744-8793

Serving The Lower Mainland Since 1988

RECYCLE-IT!

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Cavalier King Charles Spaniels

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Mr. Cleanup Disposal

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

RENTALS

BURNABY

But Dead Bodies!! 604.

MISC. FOR SALE

1 BR 436 - 7th Street New West. Very Clean & Quite, Extra Storage, Secured Parking, Top Floor. Near Westminster Mall, Library, and Medical Buildings. Includes Heat and Hot Water, N/S N/P $850 / mo Call 604-306-9111

SALES@PATTARGROUP.COM

Re-roofing, Repair & New Roof Specialists. Work Guar. WCB.10% Senior’s. Disc. Jag 778-892-1530 GL ROOFING. Cedar shakes, Asphalt Shingles, Flat roofs, WCB Clean Gutters. $80. 604-240-5362

GARAGE SALES

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Classified Advertising

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

STAN’S PAINTING

Seniors Discount 10% off Book by end of Nov. - 15% off. 25 yrs exp. Guarantee on work. Refs. (604)773-7811 or 604-432-1857

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

PITT MEADOWS: 2 - 3 bdrm co-op T/H $1030/mo - $1134/mo. Shares req’d. No subsidy available. Orientation 2nd & 4th Sun. 2 pm & 3rd Tues. 7 pm each mo. 19225 119th Ave., Pitt Meadows, BC V3Y 2B2. Leave msg 604-465-1938

Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal

828 COMMERCIAL VEHICLES

847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES

2011 5th Wheel 32’ Gooseneck Cargo Trailer, triple axle, 4000lb ramp, electric brakes, roof vents, 36” side door, like new, $12,500. Call 604-842-8009.

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RECREATIONAL/SALE

1995 ALJO 21½ ‘ 5th wheel trailer, 1 owner, smoke free. Kept indoors, very clean, low mi., sleeps 6, $10,500. (604)823-6459

1999 Slumber Queen Adventurer Camper

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ANTIQUES/CLASSICS

1968 VW Beetle Convertible. fully restored, collectors plates. asking $14,500. obo. (604)939-5509

FREE TOWING 7 days/wk. We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022

10 Foot WS model with all the trimmings, 13’’ Sansui TV, queen bed 8 foot awning & much more! Excellent Condition. Reduced to $7000. Please call: 604-535-5777 or 604-785-6827

1995 Ford Explorer, Eddie Bauer, 5 spd, 4x4, loaded, leather, sunroof, exc cond. $3900. 778-565-4230 2010 SANTA FE GL, silver, 9,920 kms. $20,490. Orig owner, pristine cond. 2.4L, 6 spd, auto, shiftronic, 5 star safety rating, extra floor mats. Call Joe 604-850-0354. 7 - 9 pm.

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TRUCKS & VANS

2005 MONTANA SV6, loaded, Onstar, 7 pass., new front rotors & brakes. Mint. $6400. 604-812-1278

A24 NewsLeader Friday, November 11, 2011