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Brian Fraser, the pastor at Brentwood Presbyterian Church, has created a blog to foster dialogue with his congregation as well as attract potential new members. MARIO BARTEL/NEWSLEADER

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Some local churches are tapping into the Internet to Ànd a new way to connect, and be relevant in today’s world

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Fraser says at a conference of Presbyterian ministers he recently attended in Toronto, many of his colleagues were intrigued by his blog; they’d never considered such an approach. “Most clergy don’t have the time to pay attention to (the Internet),” says Fraser. Though Cho has maintained a Twitter account for Five Stones for a few years, it’s only when she started engaging others in Twitter conversations rather than just using it as a noticeboard that she started to see its potential as a tool to reach out. “When we started to listen and converse, people really started to notice,” says Cho. “I can actually make friends, facilitate meetings, make face-to-face connections.”

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t’s easy to miss Five Stones Church on New Westminster’s Columbia Street. It’s no wider than its door that opens onto the sidewalk. So the church is using its website and plugging into social media like Twitter and Facebook to create a digital front door as wide as the world. Building a strong online presence may seem second nature in the business community these days, but churches in New West and Burnaby have been slow to embrace the Internet. While many have websites, most are just digital pamphlets, says Brian Fraser, the pastor at Brentwood Presbyterian Church, who recently transformed his church’s website into a blog on which he posts passages MARIO BARTEL/NEWSLEADER from his weekly sermons as well as Keziah Cho is the creative director of the Five Stones church in New Westminster. She’s A SHARED VILLAGE responsible for the church’s online identity, which pastor Rich Kao says is not its front door. other random thoughts and insights. Pastor Kao says his church’s But with many congregations active voice in social media plays Which may be why Keziah Cho struggling for members, churches can “We need to be able to listen to them well to New Westminster’s sense of was enlisted as the church’s creative ill afford to ignore the reach of the and be relevant.” community, “we’re all part of the director. Internet and social media, says Rich ‘COMMUNITY’ IS CHANGING same village.” It’s her job to craft Five Stones’ Kao, the pastor at Five Stones. “Social In urban congregations where And while it’s dif¿cult for him to virtual door through its website and media is very much at the forefront of members lead busy, hectic lives, gauge how many of the church’s new social media. our minds.” that relevance is often happening members were drawn due to its online “We wanted to create online, says Brentwood’s Fraser. “The activities, “I fully expect six months or an online identity that is a year from now we’ll start to see the a creative reimagining of de¿nition of community is changing.” Rich Kao, Five Stones Church Having a vibrant online presence full effect of our engagement of the what the church can look Quote without quote marks The old way was allows members of the congregation public through social media.” like,” says Cho. “We people would visit the church, meet the pasto feel connected to their community Even at Brentwood Presbyterian, need to be fresh.” tor, maybe attend a sermon to get a feel for even when they can’t attend weekly Fraser says his own modest online Aside from the usual it. Now the website is our Àrst impression and efforts have attracted a handful of new biographical information services regularly. we have to create it with a look and feel that is reÁective of our ministry while also adding Even though his blog is only a members to join the 25 or 30 people about the church and value to the community. couple of months old, Fraser says who attend weekly services. its principals, beliefs he’s already noticed a small circle of “The web is now often the ¿rst and facilities, Five Stones also posts commenters adding their thoughts point of contact between a church and sermons in written and podcast form ‘WE NEED TO LISTEN’ to his posts, fostering dialogue and new members,” says Fraser. that can be downloaded into iTunes After residing in temporary digs debate. “The old way was people would for easy listening over portable digital at Douglas College since 2005, Five “The essence of the church is to visit the church, meet the pastor, players. There’s a blog to which pastor Stones moved into its Columbia Street Kao and select members contribute, create space for conversation,” says maybe attend a sermon to get a feel home in August 2010, restoring and Fraser. for it,” says Kao. as well as Flickr photo galleries of refurbishing a warren of of¿ces and “More and more of that “Now the website is our ¿rst church activities. rooms to their historic splendour of conversation is taking place in impression and we have to create it And increasingly, Cho is reaching exposed brick walls and wooden cyberspace and we have to be aware with a look and feel that is reÀective out through Facebook and Twitter. beams. The urban chic environs could of that, we have to be able to plug into of our ministry while also adding It’s all about creating a sense of be as much a cauldron for creating that.” value to the community.” community. hip ad campaigns as theological But it can be time-consuming and • Five Stones: ¿vestoneschurch.org/ “As a church we are often talking discussions. labour-intensive. • Brentwood: brentwoodpc.ca/ to people on the margins,” says Cho.

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Man convicted of local murder A man has been convicted of ¿rst-degree murder in the death of Ping Li in a Burnaby apartment building in March 2009. The offender was 17 at the time of the killing, which prevents his name from being released. The murder reportedly took place in a highrise brothel for which Li worked as a prostitute. The brothel owner was also shot but survived. “IHIT continues to successfully

bring killers to justice for the horri¿c and senseless act of taking away a life,” said Sgt. Jennifer Pound of the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team. “Each investigator feels a personal need to see that these offenders are held responsible on behalf of the victim’s and their families and friends.” A sentencing date will be set on Feb. 28. wchow@burnabynewsleader.com

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expressing its support for a negotiated settlement. As for last week’s provincial budget, he said no increase in funding “really does equate to a loss rather than even standing pat” since school districts’ costs go up just with inÀation. The proposal that the province raise more than $700 million by selling off surplus properties should not affect Burnaby school district.

has generally been growing,” he said. “With Burnaby, when you look around there’s constantly Wanda Chow wchow@burnabynewsleader.com more building going on and more residential being put up.” Burnaby school board chair For instance, the former Marian Larry Hayes isn’t surprised that High in east Burnaby is expected the province plans to legislate an to be needed over the long term end to teachers’ job action. as an elementary school site. “I don’t think anybody is It is currently being leased to surprised that this is probably the independent Carver Christian something that was going to High School. happen and probably what Its Duthie-Union site, near the government wanted to Hastings Street and Duthie see, an answer like that.” Avenue, is currently home Larry Hayes, Burnaby School Board Hayes said, “I would to a daycare and district With Burnaby, when you look around hate to see this now be there’s constantly more building going on storage. And another large the basis of some really property, across from the old and more residential being put up. hard feelings from the New Haven site on Marine teachers and have it spill over into “As far as Burnaby’s Drive, is being used for adult and our schools,” adding he believes concerned, we really don’t have continuing education programs, teachers are professional enough surplus properties,” Hayes said. two daycares and storage. to not let it affect what happens in Any properties not currently Hayes added that some classrooms. being used as Burnaby school Burnaby school district properties In Burnaby at least, Hayes district facilities are being held were originally acquired by the believes teachers understand for future schools several years City of Burnaby, back when “there’s really not a lot we can do from now, when populations schools were run by city hall. as a school board in controlling in certain neighbourhoods are That could lead to some legal what the government does with expected to grow. arguments over who rightfully this situation.” “Districts have to be very, very owns the lands, if there was ever The Burnaby school board careful especially in areas like a move to sell any. twitter.com/@wandachow has been “loud and clear” in Burnaby where our population

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Mother Nature’s last laugh

LAST WEEK:

It may not be nice to fool Mother Nature, but it seems Mother Nature has no problem fooling with us. After another rather uneventful, mundane winter without much in the way of snow, or other meteorological catastrophes to make us cower in our condos and leave TV weather presenters breathless, signs of spring have been slowly emerging. A few crocuses here, some budding blossoms there, the odd robin hopping on the greening grass listening for worms. And while we’ve yet to enjoy an abundance of afternoons with warm sunshine that bring out short sleeves and smiles all around, as the calendar Àips to March, we’re hopeful that we’ll soon be able to put out the patio furniture and clean the grime off the barbeque. So what’s with the snow Àurries and frosty temperatures of recent forecasts? We may be ready for spring, but Mother Nature has other ideas. In fact, that old weather sage The Farmer’s Almanac warned us this would happen. It’s predicting a March that will be a degree colder than average with the “S” word in its forecast through the month’s ¿rst week. We’ll ¿nally get the other “S” word - sunny - later in the month. Not that experiencing winter when we should be enjoying the ¿rst glow of spring is that unusual in these parts. On April 19, 2008, 2.5 cm of snow fell at Vancouver International Airport, the latest ever on record. But we got off lightly compared to Nanaimo, which was buried by 24 cm of the white stuff. So as we continue to pull on our winter coats, Àeecy gloves and warm hats, we must warm to the idea that there’s not much we can do but grin and bear it. The ¿rst of¿cial day of spring is less than three weeks away. In the meantime, Mother Nature always gets the last laugh.

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Taxing times for B.C. government VICTORIA – Before this week’s budget debate is drowned out by the shouting over the teachers’ dispute, here’s a look at the main points and the arguments unfolding around them. The setting for Finance Minister Kevin Falcon’s ¿rst budget is what he dreaded when Premier Christy Clark handed him the job. Recovery is painfully slow, with mining and petroleum growing and forest products struggling to hold and build on gains made in Asia. This and the $3 billion dismantling of the harmonized sales tax moved Falcon to limit overall spending growth to an average of two per cent for the next three years. That means little or no increase to all areas except health care, education and social assistance. Despite holding the line on public service pay and not replacing 2,000 positions over the next three years, Clark and Falcon had to postpone the elimination of the 2.5-per-cent small business income tax to get to a balanced budget by 2013. And Falcon has again dangled the prospect of

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raising general corporate income tax from 10 to 11 per cent, but not until 2014. Business experts applauded the hard line on spending, noting the contrast with Alberta’s big spending and Ontario’s big spending hangover. NDP ¿nance critic Bruce Ralston says Falcon’s two-per-cent spending target is “unrealistic,” and the whole program is motivated mostly by two by-elections this year and a general election next year. He said the proposal to raise general business taxes is a repeat of his effort to save the HST, and it won’t happen if the B.C. Liberals win in 2013. B.C. Conservative leader John Cummins made the bizarre claim that it’s an NDP-style “tax and spend” budget, and inaccurately

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accused Falcon of raising taxes on small business. He also joined the NDP chorus of outrage over ICBC, BC Hydro and medical premium increases. Some other hot topics in the budget: • Selling assets. The big one here is B.C.’s liquor wholesaling monopoly, run out of warehouses in Kamloops and Vancouver. Falcon insists the private sector does this kind of work more ef¿ciently, and union contracts will be protected in a bidding process. The NDP argues that selling off a monopoly puts this government cash cow at risk, and points to private retail stores with higher prices and lower wages. The proposed sale of 100 surplus Crown properties has raised cries of “selling the silverware to buy groceries.” But land sales are nothing new for governments, and Falcon prefers that to raising taxes. • Carbon tax. The last scheduled increase goes ahead in July, adding another penny on a litre of gasoline, followed by a freeze and review of the whole climate program. Ralston says the climate

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Councillor should inquire Re: Where does thrift store cash had more provincial ambulance why there is one station on the go? (NewsLeader, Feb. 22) paramedics, especially better Burnaby border and nothing As executive director at Big coverage in Burnaby and Surrey until New Westminister. Maybe Brothers of Greater Vancouver, this wouldn’t be a problem. The force BCAS’s hand and have a I must respond to recently ¿re chiefs should be supporting station on each end with another published comments that “little the paramedics in getting more one central. Crazy but would money ends up in the hand of ambulances and more stations minimize these issues and I non-pro¿ts” from the collection for better coverage. Instead they wouldn’t have to do constant of clothing which is sold in Value promote themselves, a service standbys at G&B every block. Village stores. that over the last 100 or so years The ¿re department is one level This could not be further from has both massively expanded and below paramedics? Hmm... the truth. at the same time done a great job In fact, funding generated from wonder how ALS/ITT/CCT feel of almost putting themselves out about this statement. And as Basic of business (¿re codes, sprinklers, clothing donation contributes Life Support certi¿cation, sorry, over 50 per cent of our annual ¿re safety). Adam Fershau I’m 1,500 hours+ of training as program costs at Big Brothers. apposed to 36 hours EMR. Without this revenue stream, we Randy Reinholdt Perhaps it has been forgotten would not be able to maintain that years ago Burnaby council our programs for at-risk children Sounds like the province and refused to allow another throughout the Lower Mainland. the municipalities should put ambulance station in Burnaby. We do not operate our own Rick Young more money into the service that thrift stores because it would not actually treats and transports be as economical as our very Bottom line we need more patients to the hospital and less fair arrangement with Value ambulance stations in all of the money into the ¿re departments. Village. We do not have the retail regions with the highly trained That same ¿re truck responded expertise to operate stores and, paramedics on board. to both calls because they had in our view, it is preferable for Leslie Berekoff-Duke nothing else to do. They were our staff to focus on what they —online comments available quicker because they do best which is to help children. Burnabynewsleader.com were waiting at their hall. If we The comment that they are “not really supporting charity” and that “truckers [are] getting rich driving around picking up stuff” is incorrect. Our paid drivers pick up the clothing donations and drop them off at Value Village with the proceeds helping Big Brothers to We gladly offer complimentary in-clinic consultation & advice. create matches, recruit volunteers and develop new programs. Clothing donation is quite literally our life line Cold-laser therapy is effective in pain care using photon to continue serving the energy to reduce inflammation and stimulate cellular repair; community. a way to avoid drugs and injections. Valerie Lambert The Bioflex cold-laser system is designed to speed up recovery executive director and reduce pain in conditions such as: tendonitis, ligament Big Brothers tear, spinal degeneration, arthritis, bone frature, etc. of Greater Vancouver

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At Burnaby event, Christy Clark defends ‘conservative’ budget, refuses to hike taxes to raise public sector wages Wanda Chow wchow@burnabynewsleader.com

Premier Christy Clark defended last week’s provincial budget to a sold-out crowd Thursday morning, with enough jabs to appear like an early election speech. “When my government has a choice between lowering taxes and increasing spending, we are going to lower taxes,” she said to applause from the Burnaby Board of Trade audience at the Delta Burnaby. “I will not raise taxes on families to fund pay hikes for public sector unions.” Clark highlighted tax breaks in the new budget, from a children’s ¿tness and tax credit of up to $500 per child annually, to complement a similar federal tax credit, to a seniors home renovation tax credit of up to $1,000 a year for work that will help seniors live independently longer. A new $10,000 temporary refundable income tax credit for ¿rst-time homebuyers purchasing newly built homes and allowing the HST rebate on new homes up to $850,000 will support residential home construction, one of the biggest economic drivers in B.C., she said. A decision to eliminate the provincial jet fuel tax for international Àights has also paid dividends, with Vancouver International Airport already

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Fiscal discipline is the main reason B.C. is being seen as a safe harbour in these difÀcult economic times, said Premier Christy Clark.

securing commitments for expansion from 22 airlines as a result. She noted that China Southern Airlines’ three Àights a week out of YVR contributes $3.5 million to the B.C. economy through up to 200 additional airport jobs and 31,000 additional visitors annually. “It’s that hard-earned reputation for ¿scal discipline that has allowed us to remain a safe harbour during times of ¿scal turmoil,” she said. “I will do everything in my power to keep this province a safe harbour.” Clark, who ultimately received a standing ovation from the business-friendly crowd, recalled the Occupy Vancouver movement and its call for greater support of the middle class. “You don’t do it by setting up a tent outside the art gallery,” she said. “You do it by enabling the private sector to create jobs ... And when you make sure people have jobs you don’t take away half their money through taxes.”

In a thinly veiled reference to the New Democrats, Clark said countries such as Greece and France are suffering economically today due to years of high spending, debt and taxes. “These are the same reckless and risky policies that British Columbia pursued in the 1990s,” she said. “We learned our lesson then, let’s make sure we don’t try and learn it again. We simply can’t afford it.” Born and raised in Burnaby, Clark made several references to her parents, a stay-at-home mom and a public-school teacher father. “I was raised by my mom and dad to believe that government is the expression of our collective will to look after one another ... Without a thriving private sector and the revenues generated from that, without jobs that allow people to put food on the table for their kids, we can’t look after each other and we won’t be able to afford the social programs that British Columbians and Canadians value so dearly.”

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Twinning of oil pipeline clears key hurdle Kinder Morgan to decide on project by end of March

Kinder Morgan’s project holds a major advantage over rival Enbridge, which has hit ¿erce opposition in northern B.C. to Jeff Nagel jnagel@blackpress.ca its bid to construct the Northern Gateway pipeline to carry 550,000 The pipeline that already carries barrels per day of oil sands crude crude oil from Alberta through the to Kitimat. A doubled Trans Lower Mainland to waiting oil Mountain pipeline would likely tankers off Burnaby is a step closer see many more oil tankers passing to doubling its capacity. through Burrard Inlet to carry oil to Kinder Morgan said the $3.8 destinations in Asia or the U.S. billion expansion of its Trans Up to 70 tankers a year (32 in Mountain pipeline – from a 2011) already load up there. capacity of 300,000 barrels per day Hobenshield said the project now to 600,000 – appears justi¿ed could include the addition of a after it got strong support from second berth at the Westridge shipping customers in a test of the terminal in Burnaby as well as market. additional petroleum product storage in Burnaby. Port Metro Vancouver has also Lexa Hobenshield, Kinder Morgan Canada weighed options to There are areas where it may be tight to Àt dredge the Second another pipe in the existing right-of-way. Narrows to allow tankers to pass through “What we heard back is very the inlet with heavier loads than encouraging,” spokesperson Lexa now allowed. Hobenshield said. But the project would still Initial project design and have to undergo two years of planning work is now being environmental assessments, socio¿nished and Kinder Morgan will economic studies and full public decide by the end of March whether and First Nations consultations, to seek approval to twin the line. Hobenshield said. Because the Trans Mountain After that – if Kinder Morgan route has an existing right-of-way, then formally submits the project

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– it would still require National Energy Board approval. For nearly two years, Hobenshield said the existing pipeline has been oversubscribed, leading to a system of rationing customer access. Although Kinder Morgan has an existing corridor, Hobenshield said a second pipeline may not be able to follow the exact same route

because of urban encroachment in parts of the Lower Mainland, including Surrey. “There are areas where it may be tight to ¿t another pipe in the existing right-of-way,” she said. She said it’s far too soon to say if that means the project could require Kinder Morgan to buy out homes or other properties in some areas. Besides carrying oil to tankers,

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the pipeline supplies Chevron’s re¿nery in Burnaby as well as others in Washington State via a branch that crosses the border at Sumas. Further upstream, Trans Mountain goes through Kamloops and up the Thompson River valley. The federal Conservative government wants a bigger outlet to the Paci¿c to increase exports of Alberta oil to Asia and reduce reliance on the U.S. market after the Obama administration blocked the speedy approval of TransCanada Corp.’s proposed Keystone XL pipeline to Texas. Environmental groups and some First Nations have already said they will oppose the Kinder Morgan twinning, saying increased oil exports through Port Metro Vancouver pose unacceptable risks. Oil has spilled from Kinder Morgan’s system in the past. More than 1,500 barrels spilled in Burnaby in 2007 after a construction crew ruptured the pipeline. And nearly 700 barrels spilled into a containment system Jan. 24 at the Sumas Terminal, prompting complaints from Abbotsford residents who said the fumes made them sick.

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throughout Metro Vancouver take in referrals from shelters around the province. They care for them in foster homes or at their own dedicated shelter, then try to match them with new owners who are screened and checked for references. Hutcheon says a lack of education about smaller animals is the main reason they’re so busy. “People think it’s a kid’s pet, so it’s not much work,” says Hutcheon. “They have to do their research.” A rabbit can live as long as a dog or cat. It needs space to move and, as a pack animal, it likes to be involved in family activities. Hedgehogs are prickly, so may not be the most cuddly pet. And guinea pigs and gerbils are notoriously nocturnal. But one family’s burden can be another’s beloved companion, which is where her group comes in. F or more information about the Small Animal Rescue Association, go to http:// smallanimalrescue.org/

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CITYseen 1 Pro cyclist and Olympian Gina Grain, of Burnaby, with her mother, June Grain. June won silver medal at the 2010 BC Seniors Games.

2 Games committee members Warren McKay, Wayne Peppard, Eda Koot, Bruce Gidinski, George Kawaguchi, and (in front) Harriet Tuey

3 3 Also at the event were Burnaby-Edmonds MLA Raj Chouhan, Burnaby’s BC Senior Games president Darlene Gering, Burnaby-Deer Lake MLA Kathy Corrigan and her husband, Mayor Derek Corrigan.

BC Seniors Games countdown begins Burnaby’s hosts the BC Summer Games this summer, and last Wednesday at the Hilton Vancouver Metrotown the organizers hosted a countdown event to get the ball rolling, and to honour the many people who have already signed up to serve on the numerous committees that will help make the 25th anniversary event happen. The evening featured speeches, food and dance performances. But a highlight was Burnaby’s Gina Grain, a Canadian Olympian in track cycling talking about her career, but also the inspiration she got from her mother, who later in life took up walking— with a passion. “This lady, she became a

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RCM A l u m n i ’s Annual Scholarship Piano Recital: Four advanced pianists will perform Debussy, Beethoven among others. Reception to follow. When: Friday, March 9, 7:30 p.m. Where: Grace Lutheran Church, 7283 Nelson Ave.,Burnaby. Tickets: $10 adults, $7 students /seniors, at the door.

Va n c o u v e r M e t r o p o l i t a n Orchestra: The professional training orchestra returns with Maestro Ken Hsieh at the podium and featuring 18-year-old pianist Hannah Han, a former student of Edward J. Parker and Ian Parker, performing Schumann’s Piano Concerto in A minor, the only piano concerto Schumann completed. Also included in the program are works by Rossini, Dvorak, Beethoven and a new piece by composer in residence, Alain Mayrand. When: Sunday, March 11, 2 p.m. Where: Michael J. Fox Theatre, 7373 MacPherson Ave., Burnaby. Tickets: $25, at www.vmocanada.com, 604-8769397, tickets@vmocanada.com.

B u r n a by North Senior Secondary reunion: The 50-year reunion for the Class of 1962 is being planned for Sept. 22, 2012. Info: burnabynorth.grad@gmail. com.

Pancakes, Sausages & OJ Breakfast: Come and enjoy this breakfast put on by St. Barnabas Church. The event is by donation. When: Saturday, March 17, 8:30-11 a.m. Where: St. Barnabas Church, 1010 5th Ave., New Westminster. Paper Tole: Come out and learn the art of creating three dimensional pictures by cutting, shaping and gluing paper. The group welcomes new members. When: Mondays, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Where: Confederation Seniors Centre, 4585 Albert St., Burnaby. Info: 604-297-4816. Renée Van Halm: CrossCutting/Inside Out: Burnaby Art Gallery presents the first survey of Renée Van Halm’s work. The exhibition explores the artist’s interest in the role architecture plays in shaping our physical and social interactions. When: runs to April 8, 12 p.m. Where: Burnaby Art Gallery, 6344 Deer Lake Ave., Burnaby. Info: www. burnabyartgallery.ca

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A spreading outbreak of whooping cough has prompted Fraser Health to extend its vaccination campaign across the region. More than 150 people are believed to have contracted pertussis, a highly contagious bacterial infection that causes adults to cough for months but can be deadly to babies. Medical health of¿cer Dr. Elizabeth Brodkin said efforts to combat the illness had focused on Chilliwack and Hope – where the outbreak began – but said the vaccine is now being made available to doctors and pharmacists across the region. “More and more we are seeing cases

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Metro-wide road tolls under consideration Regional sales tax or carbon tax among short-term options for TransLink Jeff Nagel jnagel@blackpress.ca

Drivers who never cross a bridge would still have to pay tolls if a road pricing system now under consideration is adopted in Metro Vancouver to fund TransLink. The idea, emerging as the preferred longer-term solution to reform how the region pays for public transit and roads, does not simply mean slapping tolls on all existing bridges and tunnels. Instead, Mayors’ Council on Regional Transportation chair Richard Walton favours a coordinated and fair system of road use fees across the region using a large number of detection points where passing vehicles would be sensed by cameras or perhaps transponder chips built into licence plates. “Those might well be bridges and tunnels,” Walton said. “But that can also happen at points on the freeway between interchanges. It can happen at intersections.” Area mayors admit road pricing is too technically complex to implement quickly enough to help TransLink raise more money it needs by 2013. It’s also politically explosive and expected to require years of public consultation. So road pricing won’t be among new funding tools the mayors want the provincial government to enable through legislation this spring, although those options are also controversial. The ones rated most feasible include a new regional carbon tax applying only in Metro Vancouver or a car levy, which

TransLink has previously contemplated and could be either a Àat annual fee on each registered vehicle, or it could vary based on the vehicle’s emissions or the owner’s proximity to public transit. A regional sales tax with a suggested rate of 0.6 per cent or an employer payroll tax of $30 to $90 per employee each year are also possibilities. The mayors meet Transportation Minister Blair Lekstrom March 7 to consider at least 20 different options, set out in a con¿dential analysis of a Joint Technical Committee that consists of TransLink and ministry representatives. “We’re making sure we analyze as much as we can and as deep as we can so the mayors council has the broadest range of possible options in front of it,” said Langley City Mayor Peter Fassbender, vice-chair of the mayors council. Road pricing is particularly tricky because it would require the province to alter its tolling policy that bans tolls on existing infrastructure, and requires motorists have a reasonable free alternative when new or expanded facilities that are tolled. Premier Christy Clark said earlier this month her government has no plans to alter the provincial tolling policy. Fairness is a key consideration driving the look at road pricing. Surrey motorists are incensed that once tolls of at least $3 hit the new Port Mann Bridge in December their city will have no free route across the Fraser River except for the aging Pattullo Bridge, which is also to be rebuilt and tolled by 2018. Several mayors and some business leaders have suggested much lower tolls instead be applied at all crossings in the region, to ¿x the inequity of piecemeal

tolling and avoid inef¿cient traf¿c distortions from motorists detouring to avoid tolls. The technical committee’s report to the Mayors’ Council reportedly suggests a $1.60 toll at major bridges and tunnels could raise at least $100 million a year. But Walton said a bridges-only system of tolling would simply extend Surrey’s unfair treatment to other parts of the region, like the North Shore and especially Richmond, which is ringed by bridges and tunnels. Meanwhile, drivers who stay on the Burrard Peninsula or South of the Fraser could travel large distances without paying. Walton said a comprehensive road pricing system would be better because it could capture all lengthy trips – like ones from Port Coquitlam to UBC or Fort Langley to White Rock. The mayors and many transportation experts favour revenue sources like road pricing that are tied to transportation because they don’t just raise money but also shape residents’ behaviour – encouraging them to drive less, take transit more and live where they can take more trips by foot or bike. Moreover, road pricing could allow time-of-day tolling are possible that reduce congestion and make more ef¿cient use of roads by encouraging motorists to shift to off-peak hours. “You can structure distance pricing so that if you travel to work before 6:30 in the morning, it’s free,” Walton said. “Or if you’re travelling with three or more people it’s free. “You can make it possible so people can slightly shift their travel patterns and pay nothing. So it’s not just a matter of everybody paying a lot more.” He notes other variants of road pricing

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Inside Sales Specialist Black Press Digital has an outstanding opportunity for an Inside Sales Specialist to join their Digital Online Deals Team. This position involves sales interaction with markets across BC with focus on outbound sales calls and responsibility for identifying, qualifying and closing sales. You must be articulate and be able to cultivate relationships, while actively tracking, managing and converting leads into advertisers. Preference will be given to an individual with a successful track record in telephone sales, strong customer satisfaction results, and a desire to succeed. The successful applicant will be a driven, results focused individual with a strong “can do” attitude. For the successful candidate we will provide a very competitive pay plan including commissions and benefits package. Qualifications: · Previous telesales experience preferred, especially in advertising or online · Exposure to formal sales methodologies · Excellent verbal and written communication skills · Manage and maintain records of correspondence · Excellent organizational and time management skills · Excellent interpersonal and client interaction skills with strong attention to detail and accuracy · Must posses a calm/professional telephone presence · Ability to remain focused and flexible in a fast paced environment Black Press Group Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all applicants are given equal consideration. We will only respond to those applicants who most closely match the job specifications. We thank you for your interest in our career opportunities. Please forward your resume by Mar. 8, 2012 to: pwogan@blackpress.ca Attn: Paul Wogan www.blackpress.ca

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Currently has day shifts available for a Licensed Practical Nurse in the North Shore / Seymour area. This position is to provide care to medically fragile young adults who require assistance with ADL’s. One young adult is trached and vented at night, and has a G-tube. If you are an experienced LPN, we would like to hear from you. We do offer client specific training, Trach / Vent courses and other ongoing training supports as required. Interested encouraged resume to:

individuals to fax

are their

604-739-7435 or email pedsvancouver@ bayshore.ca

MODEL/TALENT AGENCIES

MOVIE EXTRAS ! WWW.CASTINGROOM.COM Families, Kids, Tots & Teens!! Register Now Busy Film Season

All Ages, All Ethnicities

CALL 604-558-2278

TRADES, TECHNICAL

GAS MECHANIC for busy logging company in the Fraser Valley Area. Must have valid BC drivers licence and good work ethic. Ticketed mechanic’s are considered an asset.

Competitive Wages & Beneﬁts After 3 mos. Please fax 604-796-0318 or e-mail: mikayla.tamihilog@shaw.ca JPK CONTRACTORS requires rough carpenters/joiners as soon as possible. Responsibilities: framing walls, roof structures, windows, doors, assemble and join wood components, install floor beams, follow blueprints. Full-time, 24.50$/hour, Metro Vancouver jobsites. Ideal candidate with high school completion and at least four years experience as joiner/carpenter. Please contact us at jpkcontractorsca@gmail.com.

Required Immediately! Journeyman RV Technician for Kamloops largest RV Dealership. Jubilee RV Centre offers excellent wage compensation, medical & dental benefits, ongoing industry training and year round employment. Come join our team in sunny and warm Kamloops, where you will be appreciated, love our climate and enjoy all our outdoor activities! Please forward your resume to service@jubileerv.com Attention Steve Joyce - Service Manager

PERSONAL SERVICES 173E

HEALTH PRODUCTS

GET PAID TO LOSE WEIGHT. $5,000 For Your Success Story.Personal Image TV Show. Call to Qualify: 416-730-5684 ext 2243. Joanna@mertontv.ca. www.mertontv.ca. HERBAL MAGIC - With Herbal Magic lose up to 20 pounds in just 8 weeks and keep it off. Results Guaranteed! Start today call 1-800-854-5176.

142 OFFICE SUPPORT/CLERKS Administrative Position Permanent part time position in pleasant working environment with full benefits. Hours 8-4, MonFri. Minimum of 3 years experience in data entry invoicing, pricing, invoice verification and customer service. Position requires attention to detail, accuracy and excellent telephone skills. Fluency in French would be an asset, but not required. Send resume to: Kief Music Ltd,

www.blackpress.ca

SALES

156

Bayshore Home Health

SALES

FINANCIAL SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 236

13139 - 80 Ave. Surrey,V3W 3B1 info@kiefmusic.com or Fax (604) 590-6999. No phone calls please.

182

FINANCIAL SERVICES

Auto Financing FREE CASH BACK WITH $0 DOWN at Auto Credit Fast. Need a vehicle? Good or Bad credit call Stephanie 1-877-7920599 www.autocreditfast.ca. DLN 30309. Free Delivery. DROWNING IN DEBTS? Helping Canadians 25 years. Lower payments by 30%, or cut debts 70% thru Settlements. AVOID BANKRUPTCY! Free consultation. www.mydebtsolution.com or Toll Free 1 877-556-3500 If you own a home or real estate, ALPINE CREDITS can lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is NOT an issue. 1.800.587.2161.

CLEANING SERVICES

LICENCED & INSURED Cleaning Service. Res./Comm. Wkly/Bi-Wkly Free Quotes. Call 604-363-2475.

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 287

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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

CONCRETE & PLACING

MONEYPROVIDER.COM. $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused. Fast, Easy, 100% Secure. 1-877-776-1660. WANT A VEHICLE BUT STRESSED

ABOUT YOUR CREDIT? Christmas in March, $500 cash back. We fund your future not your past. All credit situations accepted. www.creditdrivers.ca 1-888-593-6095.

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

Call: Rick (604) 202-5184

LEGAL SERVICES 257

WEBCO LEDUC - division of Sun Media, requires Full-time Heatset/Coldset Journeyman Pressman. 15 unit Goss Community. Competitive rates and benefits. Email resume: et@webcoleduc.com.

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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

CRIMINAL RECORD?

ERICA @ 604-777-2195

PERSONAL SERVICES

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WEBCO LEDUC - division of Sun Media, requires Full-time Heatset/Coldset 1st & 2nd Pressmen. 15 unit Goss Community. Competitive rates and benefits. Email resume: et@webcoleduc.com.

ASPHALT PAVING Personnel Required: Paving contractor in the beautiful BC Interior requires paving personnel for all aspects of Asphalt Laydown. Applicants should have minimum 1 years’ experience in Highway, Commercial and Residential Paving, although candidates with construction experience will be considered for training. Please forward resume to paverswanted@yahoo.ca.

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

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

DRYWALL

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

260

ELECTRICAL

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

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

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

263 EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE

203

ACCOUNTING/TAX/ BOOKKEEPING

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

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS ACCOUNTING BOOKKEEPING SERVICES 30 years experience, Business, Non-profit Organizations, Housing & Personal taxes, payroll. Gilles 604-789-7327, 604-946-0192 www.scorpio-consulting.com

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

287

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

High Caliber Construction Repair, Replace, Remodel...

CUSTOM HOMES

236

CLEANING SERVICES

DETAILED EUROPEAN CLEANING.

Efficient, Reliable, Friendly, Bonded Excellent References with 18 yrs of experience. Call Ivet: 778-235-4070

• Basement, Kitchen & Bath Remodels • Room Additions • Drywall • Paint • Texture • Finishing • Floors & More Since 1972 Dan 778-837-0771

Making Your Renovation Dreams Come True... Kitchens - Bathrooms New Additions - Flooring Painting - Decks Windows / Doors Stonework - Siding & More Free Estimates * BBB * WCB * Insured

www.caliberwest contracting.com 604.764.9594

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

338

PLUMBING

PETS 477

PETS

BENGAL CAT beautiful 3.5 y/o M, neutered, fully vaccinated, indoor, very friendly, must find good home no cats no kids $250 604-820-1603 CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866

.Enterprise Plumbing, Heaitng, Gasfitting

341

PRESSURE WASHING Andy’s Pressure Washing & Driveway Sealing (778)868-3374

POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE

Call Ian 604-724-6373

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

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

548

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

560

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

Can’t Get Up Your Stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention this ad and get 10% off your new Stairlift! Call 1866-981-5991

PITBULLS ~ PUREBRED. Ready for sale. $500. Vet ✔, 6 weeks old. Call 604-217-2983

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE AUCTIONS

On Site Truck Equipment & Tool Auction rd

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

356

RUBBISH REMOVAL

RECYCLE-IT!

JUNK REMOVAL Recycled Earth Friendly • Estate Services • Electronics • Appliances • Old Furniture • Construction • Yard Waste • Concrete • Drywall • Junk • Rubbish • Mattresses & More!

On Time, As Promised, Service Guaranteed!

604.587.5865

www.recycleitcanada.ca

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MOVING & STORAGE

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Real Professionals, Reasonable. Rates. Different From the Rest. 604-721-4555. ABE MOVING - $35/Hr. Per Person *Reliable Careful Movers. *Rubbish Removal. *24 Hours. 604-999-6020

bradsjunkremoval.com

Haul Anything... But Dead Bodies!! 604.

220.JUNK(5865)

Serving The Lower Mainland Since 1988

AFFORDABLE MOVING Local & Long Distance

$45/Hr

372

SUNDECKS

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

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

374

TREE SERVICES

Running this ad for 8yrs

PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299, 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

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

Andrew 604-618-8585 $ Best Rates $

Viewing Dates: March 2nd 1:00p.m.-6:00p.m. March 3rd 9:00a.m. - 12:00p.m. Address: 14730 66th Ave. Surrey, BC (AROUND BACK)

STEEL OF A DEAL - BUILDING SALE! 20X24 $4798. 25X30 $5998. 30X42 $8458. 32X58 $12,960. 40X60 $15,915. 47X80 $20,645. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca.

PEARL DRUM SET, $1000, receipts for $1000 in upgrades, located in Hope. Call 1 (604)869-7329

APARTMENT/CONDO BURNABY & COQUITLAM

Spacious 2 & 3 Bdrm T/hses 2 Bdrm Apartments

626

HOUSES FOR SALE

RENTALS 757

Subsidies available based on gross houseold income. ✮

2 Bedroom Apartment between $22,800 & $31,800

✮

2 Bedroom Townhouse between $30,000 & $37,200

✮

3 Bedroom Townhouse between $34,800 & $43,200

WANTED TO RENT

WE’RE ON THE WEB www.bcclassified.com

TRANSPORTATION 810

AUTO FINANCING

Metro Vancouver Housing Co-operation. BURNABY

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

MAPLE PLACE TOWERS 1 Bdrm Apts starting at $950 2 Bdrm Apts starting at $1200 Heat and hot water included. Dishwasher, fridge, stove, balcony, shared laundry. Avail Immed. Close to amen, schools and mall.

Call 604-421-1235 www.aptrentals.net BURNABY

Villa Del Mar Move-In Incentive. Bright, large newly reno’d 1 and 2 bedroom suites for rent. Heat & h/w incl’d. New hardwood floors, huge balcony. Only 2 min walk to Metrotown Mall. Please call 604-336-4638 to view. Move in TODAY!

Walker Manor 1/2 mo. Rent FREE! 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.

Please call 778-994-2334 COQUITLAM, low rise concrete bldg, 2nd flr, 2 bdrm, 2 baths, undg sec. prk, gas F/P, balcony, $1150. Avail. immed. Call (778) 889-3731. NEW WESTMINSTER

DORIC MANOR 236 - 8th St. Bachelor, 1, 2 & 3 bdrm suites for rent. Includes heat / hot water and cable. Close to Massey Theatre, Douglas College, Royal City Mall.

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

1-800-910-6402

www.PreApproval.cc

818

CARS - DOMESTIC

1987 CHEVROLET Celebrity Clean, 166,600 kms, $800. obo Call 604-619-8596 NEED A VEHICLE? EASY FINANCE!! Low Payments! $99 Delivers 24 Hour Approval. We Deliver! 3,000 Vehicles to choose. Call Now! Marty 1-888-414-8042. Big Discounts! www.eagleridgegmc.com.

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS 2004 MERCEDES C230 SEDAN show room condition, sporty, slick & great for the summer, auto, sunroof, only 47k, blk. leather, local.This can be yours for $11,930/ 604-328-1883 2011 HONDA CRV 4 wd, Auto, silver. Loaded. Local car. $22,500: 9000kms. (778) 895-7570 2011 NISSAN VERSA - 5 dr hatchback, auto, 20K. Loaded. Asking $9800/obo. 778-895-7570

830

MOTORCYCLES

2005 POLARIS Sportsman ATV, 700 twin, EFI, mossy oak camel, warn winch, front & rear bumpers, Easy-Off windshield, exc. cond. 1538km. $5500 firm. Chilliwack 1 (604)799-8533 2008 HONDA 150 CRF Dirt Bike Less than 20 hours operating time. LIKE NEW. No scratches. $2000. Call 604-845-1895.

838

RECREATIONAL/SALE

Phone: 604-522-9153

NEW WESTMINSTER

Large newly renovated 1 & 2 bdrm apts available in well-kept concrete building. New floors and appl’s. Freshly painted. Patio and large storage room inste. 3 laundries in bldg. Rent incl’s heat & hot water. Sauna & jacuzzi. 5 min. walk to skytrain, Douglas College & New West Quay. Close to all amenities. Please call 604-834-1756 www.aptrentals.net WALL CENTRE - 1 bdrm. + den + solarium - furn. - incl. heat, light, cable, net - Suits mature N/S individual. $1700 mo. (604)943-2440

HOMES WANTED

WE BUY HOUSES The OLDER. The DIRTIER. The BETTER. Flexible Terms. Quick Closing. Call us First! 778.707.9647

I Buy or Lease Your Home Within 48 Hours Call Pam (604) 358-1112

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CHECK CLASSIFIEDS

bcclassified.com 604-575-5555

736

HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS

COQUITLAM: Oxford Hts. Quiet St. 2 bdrm grnd lvl ste. $850/incl utils. March 15. N/P, N/S. 604-722-3346

700

751

RENT TO OWN

PORT Coquitlam. SxS upper 3 bd, 2 bth, appl, s/deck, view, nr amens, recent renos. $1150. 604-941-4166

RENT TO OWN

706

SUITES, LOWER

RENTALS

If you have a small down payment, we have a nice home for you! Less than perfect credit OK. Call (604) 227-9223

APARTMENT/CONDO

COQUITLAM: 2 bdrm 2 bthrm- 996 sf. Cls to shopping, Douglas College & amen. March 1. N/s, N/p. $1350/mo. Call 604-941-3259

2006 NEPTUNE 36PDD

Camera rear vision, dual pane windows, elec. Awning, A/C, 2000 watt inverter, $5000 in savings! $94,483 (Stk.31063A) www.fraserwayrv.com 1-800-806-1976 DL #30644

2009 Montana 3400RL

HOMES FOR RENT

750

www.dannyevans.ca

1997 20 ft. Slumber Queen Class C Motorhome. Chev chassis, fully equipt. Many Extras. $15000. Call 604-796-0230

PITT MEADOWS. 2 & 3 bdrm. in family complex. Close to bus, schools & shopping. Ref’s req’d. Small pets okay, $1030/$1134/mo. Avail. immed. 604-465-1938.

660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley

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

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 The Scrapper

For further info call 604-451-6075 to view

Move-Allowance

627

845

If your income is lower than these ranges call BC Housing 604-433-2218

BURNABY

(Subject to additions & deletions. Terms: VISA, M/C, AMEX, CASH 15% buyers premium)

TRANSPORTATION

1 bdr apt with balcony in well managed building. For April 1. Resp. lady with exc. refs.(778)397-1169

With accessible amenities, in safe family oriented communities of Coquitlam, North Burnaby. Pet friendly.

6630 Telford Ave.

REAL ESTATE

SO MUCH MUCH too mention!!!

604-294-2331

706

566 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

PARTIAL LIST ONLY Auction Details: As NEW Mac Tool Macsimizer Tool Series Chest (25k AS NEW) HUGE Snap-On Tools Tool Chest, John DEERE Skid Steer bobcat #317, Natural Gas Gensets, 3 large semi truck engines, Pipe Bender w/shoes 1.5”-2.5” , Honda Diesel Genset EX13D, Heavy Duty Truck Parts, 2 4500 w diesel gensets, 6 as new tool boxes full of tools, Gasket and Hollow Punch, Flaring Tools, Oil Filter Wrench Sets, Torpedo Heaters, Workshop Presses, Miller Welder, Ingersoll Rand Impact Guns, 2004 F-350 Crew Cab, rebuilt engine, with new chip, Hyster 50 Forklift, Hyster 2500, 4000 Clark Electric forklift, Toyota 2500lb Electric, Mac Tool Air Conditioner recharging unit, Landa 3500 psi pressure washer, pallet jacks, HYSTER 3000 Forklift, Pipe bender w/shoes 1.5?-2.5?, As New 2 5hp 3ph full size compressors, 3 large air dryers- 1 gates pc707 hose machine with dies 1ph - 2 , 1=2 miller 300 acdc 1ph wire feed machine with gantry feeder. - 1 miller 625 plasma assorted jacks - grinders floor jacks, hero airless paint sprayers with new lines and guns.- Snap on Mac torque wrenchs. - 1 10hp honda pressure washer. - asst Snap-On Mac wrenches sets. - 1 blue star miller 13 hp mobile welder. - 1 ph 100 amp high frequency welder. 1- professional grade pipe. - misc torches - safety equipment.). 1 peca 9 camera surveillance system with cameras. - 2 h beam trolleys. - misc parts bins. - various hand port-apowers, jack stands, jacks ETC.

www.directliquidation.ca

RENTALS

MISC. FOR SALE

SAWMILLS from only $3997 - MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800-5666899 Ext:400OT.

Date: March 3 , 2012 Time: 12:00 Noon Auction

If I can’t do it It can’t be done

FURNITURE

GOLDEN Retriever puppies, born Jan. 7th, family raised, very well socialized, 1st shots & deworming included. Mission 604-820-4827.

509

HOME REPAIRS

BUILDING SUPPLIES

Chihuahua pups, tiny, 2 males, 1 long & 1 short, vet check, deworm, 1st shots, $650. (604)799-1919

TIBETAN MASTIFF puppies. P.B. 8 wks old. Ready to go. Good health. 604-302-5914 or 604-440-3650

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STEEL BUILDINGS FOR ALL USES! Spring Deals! Make an offer on selloff models at factory and save thousands NOW! Call for FREE Brochure - 1-800-668-5111 ext. 170.

Queen Pillow Top Mattress & Box • 720 Coil 2.5’’ Pillowtop • Brand New • 10 yr. warranty • Your Price $490 604.807.5864 The Mattress Guy

PRESA CANARIO P/B UKC, black, ready. $700. Both parents approx. 120 to 150 lbs. Call 778-552-1525.

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

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

752

SUITES, UPPER

Microwave, washer/dryer combo, 3 burner stove, 2 recliners, and free standing dinette. $54,983 (Stk.32434) www.fraserwayrv.com 1-800-806-1976 DL #30644

845

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

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

TOWNHOUSES

COQUITLAM 2 bdrm T/H, 1.5 baths garage, lots of storage, patio, priv setting, walk to ament. Sm pet ok. 1yr lease. $1450/mo. 604-459-8913 PITT MEADOWS: 2 - 3 bdrm co-op T/H $1030/mo - $1134/mo. Shares req’d. Close to WCE, schools & shopping. No subsidy available. 19225 119th Ave. For more info & to book an appt. call 604-465-1938

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

2006 YAMAHA APEX 1000, 4stroke, MLX Mtn. 163” x 2¼” track, reverse, comes with service manual. 1024 mi. Cheapest Apex/4stroke in Canada! $5900 firm. Chilliwack (604)799-8533

847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES

2004 JEEP GRAND Cherokee Ltd. 4x4, auto, green, 126K, $7700 firm. Call 604-538-4883

In the Matter of the Warehouse Lien Act TAKE NOTE: Mohinder Grewal or to whom it May Concern: 1979 Z28 Chev Camero, white 2 door, VIN # 1Q87L9L590562 Abandoned vehicle on my property, 7245 - 16th Ave, Burnaby, BC, V3N 1N6. on Sept. 21, 2010 Vehicle will be sold on or shortly after March 19, 2012 for the sum of $150 for storage and costs.

Warehouseman’s Lien Act By virtue of the Warehouseman’s Lien Act and on behalf of Shelter Island Marina Inc., Consolidated Civil Enforcement BC Inc., will dispose of goods, namely: One (1) 40 Foot Power Boat, K# 13K64165, debtor “Angela Barton” to recover $3,240.14 plus accruing storage and any / all other expenses related. These units will be made available for sale after March 13, 2012. Unit is currently being stored @ Shelter Island Marina, Richmond, BC. To view call Nathan at 604-434-2448

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