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But doing so requires making $1.2M in cuts By Wanda Chow NEWSLEADER

Burnaby school board has approved the school district’s 2011-2012 preliminary operating budget which saw an additional $145,500 in funding for two programs while cutting $1.2 million in a number of areas. The advanced learning program for gifted students will be expanded to the tune of $100,000, including funding for one full-time-equivalent (FTE) teacher to make it accessible to more students. A new Punjabi language program will also be offered, starting in September, to grades 5 to 7 students at a pilot site that has yet to be announced. Punjabi would be offered as an option to the core French program, and would involve students studying the language and culture for a part of each school day. The budget has allocated $45,500 to start up and staff the program. Despite the need to ﬁnd savings, in some areas the status quo is not an option, said district secretary-treasurer Greg Frank. “The board is still committed to moving the overall educational program forward for the district so there are areas that do need to be expanded upon, and we can’t just sort of stand

still,” said Frank. “The board just felt these were two areas of priority that we need to invest some resources into.” Meanwhile, to balance the budget the district has found $1.2 million in cuts. It has eliminated the $355,000 it had included in the status quo budget to cover the cost of inflation on supplies and services. As a result, the district will have less purchasing power as costs increase due to inflation. While unspent funding—for school allocations, learning resources, professional development and program development—is typically rolled over to the next budget year, the new budget will cut that rollover amount by $150,500, or 15 per cent. The district’s online education program will be cut by $170,000, or two FTE teachers, to reflect the lower-than-projected funded enrolment over the past two years. Secondary and online program staff will be adjusted to continue serving about 100 unfunded grades 8 and 9 students who receive support through the program. The district plans to implement new energy savings initiatives that will save another $100,000, or 3.8 per cent of its total gas and electricity budget of $2.65 million. One support teacher will be cut by eliminating a “very under-enrolled” secondary school alternate program

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option, saving $85,000, said Frank. Five FTE teaching staff will be cut to save $425,000. Frank explained that the formula setting out stafﬁng allocations for secondary schools will be adjusted, with each high school seeing a small cut, adding up to a district-wide reduction of one FTE. The other four FTE reductions will come from teaching positions meant to compensate for the addition of international students. Revenue is expected to rise by $50,000 by reconﬁguring programs for new Grade 12 graduates who want to upgrade course marks to improve their chances of attending postsecondary institutions. While such students do not qualify for summer school funding from the education ministry, the district will introduce a new program that will tap into a different ministry revenue stream, Frank said. The technology support department will be reorganized by eliminating an exempt technical support specialist position and creating an additional unionized software support position, resulting in a minor saving of $5,000. Similarly, one painter position in the facilities department will be cut and supervision reorganized to allow for the hiring of an additional electrician to meet the heavy demand, resulting in another $5,000 saving. wchow@burnabynewsleader.com

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RESULTS AT-A-GLANCE NATIONAL Conservatives New Democrat Liberal Bloc Quebecois Green Independent

Burnaby - New Westminster seats

% vote

167 102 34 4 1 0

39.64 30.62 18.89 6.05 3.91 .43

Peter Julian (NDP) Paul Forseth (Cons) Garth Evans (Liberal) Carrie McLaren (Green) Tyler Pierce (Libertarian)

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% vote

22,193 15.979 4,496 1,788 167

49.63 35.73 10.05 4 .37

* Results not yet official

votes Kennedy Stewart (NDP) Ronald Leung (Cons) Ken Low (Liberal) Adrianne Merlo (Green) Lewis Clarke Dahlby (LTN)

20,943 19,932 5,451 1,754 420

% vote 42.99 40.92 11.19 3.6 .86

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Julian wins handily By Grant Granger NEWSLEADER

Peter Julian made his way slowly around the crowded Burnaby Fireﬁghters Club banquet hall shaking hands, hugging volunteers, posing for pictures and smiling. He was smiling a lot. He had every reason to. His victory was decisive and his party’s rise in the House of Commons meteoric. It didn’t take long following Monday’s federal election for the New Democrat to claim his fourth consecutive triumph in Burnaby-New Westminster. This time he will join more than 100 other NDP members to form the ofﬁcial Opposition to a Conservative majority government. In all four of his elections Julian’s share of the riding’s vote has risen going from 34.58 per cent in 2004 to 49.63 per cent this year. “When we went door knocking we’d come across families that we’ve helped, that we’ve advocated for on their behalf and they appreciate that,” said Julian as upward of 400 supporters celebrated around him. “I never take that for granted. Every election you reapply and you reapply fresh. I never take Burnaby-New Westminster for granted.” The NDP’s popularity reached unprecedented heights with more than 30 per cent of the vote and 102 MPs elected at last count Monday evening. It’s something not many saw coming, although Julian did. “It’s an important step for our party but I have always known other parts of the country share our vision of cooperation and solidarity,” said Julian, who garnered 21,193 votes. During his victory speech he recalled telling La Presse 18 years ago the majority of Quebec MPs would be New Democrats saying, “It is unavoidable.” Julian expects with his parliamentary experience he’ll play a large role in helping mould the party in preparation for the next election. “It will be a very exhilarating experience to work toward putting in place an alternative government, a government in waiting,” he said. “Whenever the next election will be held there will be that contrast in government between the Conservatives and a Jack Layton-led NDP.” He credited the other candidates in the riding for running good, clean campaigns that never got personal, and congratulated the Conservatives led by Prime Minister Stephen Harper for winning a majority. But he had a warning for the PM. “I’m hoping Mr. Harper realizes he didn’t get an overwhelming majority, he got a bare majority,” said Julian. PLEASE SEE TORY MAJORITY CELEBRATED ON A4

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“It’s a tight race, it’s a very traditional NDP stronghold, it’s not an easy riding to break through. But I think this time with all our volunteer support and changing demographic in this area, and my experience and as a longtime Burnaby homeowner and resident, I’m quite confident we’re going to make it tonight.” Leung, running in his second straight election, thought having another Chinese-Canadian candidate in the riding, Liberal Ken Low, might have had an impact this time around. “For a lot of average voters they don’t follow politics every day. They may not know what’s the difference between a Liberal and a Conservative. If they look at the ballot, there are two Chinese last names, just one after the other, both start with L. “Actually, this is my experience, when I knock on people’s doors, sometimes they say, ‘Oh, are you the Liberal candidate?’” Leung said. “So for a voter who goes to the voting booth and just looks at the ballot, they may just mix up the two.” With his own final results unknown at that point, Leung said he was pleased with his party’s overall results. “I feel very good because Canadians show they trust a Stephen Harper government and gave them the majority so I’m very confident they won’t be disappointed.” wchow@burnabynewsleader.com

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“Canadians have told him we’re going to give you a try and expect him to work with other Canadians and other parties. I think it would be a mistake if he thinks he’s got a blank cheque.” A Conservative majority was the good news for Tory candidate Paul Forseth, who received 15,979 votes (35.73 per cent). Finishing second was the not-so-good news, but it wasn’t a surprise. “We worked very hard, but with my 12 years of experience in the House of Commons (he served four terms as MP) I knew in advance we had a lot of ground to make up, but we would likely follow the national trend and it looks like we did,” said Forseth. “I’m going to rest easy tonight knowing that the future of the country is in very competent, stable hands and that we should have some political peace for a time and the federal government will be able to roll out a normal legislation agenda over a four-year period.” Liberal Garth Evans came in third with 4,496 votes (10.05 per cent). The former Burnaby councillor said there were a lot of things working against him. He was only appointed the candidate on March 28 and didn’t get much money to run his campaign. “This is a tough riding for the Liberals and our leader

and party didn’t help us,” said Evans. “To get 18 per cent of the vote is pretty bad. [Liberal leader Michael] Ignatieff didn’t run a very good campaign and that obviously hurt me, but it’s a tough riding under any circumstances for a Liberal.” Evans said the Liberals had a lot of good platforms but Ignatieff didn’t take advantage of them. When Evans went out in the riding he got good response from the proposed learning passport program that would have seen money for post-secondary education. It was the first the constituents had heard about it, though. “It was a very important plank in my campaign,” said Evans, who also felt Ignatieff not talking about a national housing policy also hurt him. “I’ve seen from this campaign that I can win if I’m properly prepared, financed and receive proper support from the party leader. I’m not sour at all on politics because I could see how I could win.” Although he plans to run again in the next federal election, he also said he will more than likely run in the civic election in November. Green candidate Carrie McLaren finished fourth with 1,738 votes with Libertarian Tyler Pierce getting 167 and Marxist-Leninist Joseph Theriault 96. ggranger@burnabynewsleader.com

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Peter Wenzet conducts the Burnaby North Senior Concert Band and wind ensemble in the Grand Court at Metropolis at Metrotown on Monday. The group was among 200 students from ﬁve Burnaby schools performing throughout the mall as part of Music Monday, a simultaneous cross-country concert involving more than 750,000 students.

Alpha student designs strapless pop-can dress After removing the tops and bottoms, she flattened the cans and folded the ends over to reduce sharp edges. The skirt portion of the garment sports a colour change thanks to time spent by Do By Wanda Chow using tongs to hold the cans NEWSLEADER over a gas stove flame. The cans were all tied Most people don’t think together with wire, with a twice about tossing pop thick canvas lining sewed cans into blue boxes, but an on for comfort. Alpha secondary student The finishing touch was has been turning heads with “tassels” at the bottom, her recycled creation—a made of the pull-tabs, all strapless dress. linked together. Valerie Do, a Grade 12 “People don’t notice them, Advanced Placement stuthey’re so small,” Do said dent, has been focused on of her use of the pull-tabs. art, mainly two-dimensional “Things so little can affect design, but was looking for things really big. a hands-on project to work “It’s just like recycling, on in her spare time. every little thing counts.” Inspired by a fellow AP Do plans to donate the MARIO BARTEL/NEWSLEADER student who was working Jessica Marano models a dress made of pop cans dress to Alpha’s environon a dress, Do started off that was designed by Alpha student Valerie Do for mental club, which she her dressmaking repertoire the school’s fashion show. hopes will display it as a with a paper dress reprereminder of the value of senting a peacock that was recycling. used in the school fashion “Anything can be recycled Her parents own a restaushow recently. into anything.” rant, she said, and it was their Fellow Grade 12 student JesDespite her accomplishment, supply of empty pop cans that sica Marano was so impressed Do has no hopes of a career in gave her the idea for the dress. with that outfit that she asked fashion design. Instead, she She decided to use Canada Dry Do if she was planning to plans to attend Capilano Uniclub soda cans partly for their do more and if she could be versity in pursuit of her dream deep blue colour and partly so involved. of working in animation, spethe dress wouldn’t be sticky. The result was a strapless cifically as a three-dimensional The hard part was the wait, dress made of pop cans, lined modeler for computer animasince club soda isn’t a highwith canvas and held together tion projects. demand item on the restauwith wire and thread, all of As for Marano, for whom the rant’s menu, she said. which was also featured in the dress was designed to fit, she It does have a couple of fashion show. was thrilled with the result and It took one-and-a-half months mixed drinks that use the Do’s artistic skills. carbonated beverage, which led to make, but just as long to “If someone has talent, why her to rejoice quietly whenever collect the cans themselves, not show it off all the time?” someone ordered one, she said Do. wchow@burnabynewsleader.com added with a laugh.

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A respectful distance With the arrival of spring, it’s not just people who are emerging from their warm, dry homes. Wildlife are also venturing to the great outdoors, to forage for food, to stake out territories, to provide for their young. But the needs and habits of those creatures are often at odds with our city ways. And animals are only too keen to exploit our inattention and laziness to make their lives easier. Bears, raccoons and skunks looking for a tasty snack wander into back alleys, backyards and open garages to raid unsecured garbage cans. Coyotes aren’t afraid to prowl suburban streets for roaming cats or small defenceless dogs—who hasn’t seen a poster looking for help locating a missing beloved pet stapled to a telephone poll, usually not far from a park or wild ravine? One of the great attractions of living in Metro Vancouver is our close proximity to wilderness. With that comes a responsibility to understand and respect the animals that make their homes in the forests, parks, mountainsides and conservation areas that are the green backdrop to our concrete world. A bear that develops a taste for kitchen scraps tossed in an unsecured curbside can is doomed; it’ll only enjoy so many snacks before conservation ofﬁcers are brought in to dispatch the bothersome bruin to a new home, or worse. A skunk or raccoon with an afﬁnity for half-empty boxes of cereal and discarded jam jars becomes a pest with a nasty disposition if challenged. A coyote with a hungry eye on Whiskers is someone’s heartbreak. Wild animals don’t seek confrontations with humans; in fact, they go out of their way to avoid us as much as possible. Our coexistence has relied on just such a strategy of mutual avoidance for thousands of years. But the reality is they were here long before we built streets and houses and grocery stores. So the responsibility to maintain the balance of our relationship with wildlife is on our shoulders.

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Town halls: Twitter for normal people I listened in to the first one hosted by TransVICTORIA – These days the media never shut up about Facebook and Twitter and “viral videos.” portation Minister Blair Lekstrom, where 5,900 In this year’s political madhouse, no candidate can residents of the Peace River region stuck around for an average 21 minutes to hear why he quit be caught without a social media presence. the B.C. Liberals over the HST, and then went So it surprises me that the breakout technology back. That region and East Kootenay will be the for public engagement turns out to be huge contoughest sell for the B.C. government’s mail-in ference calls on the old landline telephone. referendum in June. “Tele-town halls” were first deployed There were annoyed people. One here by B.C. Liberal leadership canman called it the “ripoff tax” that didate George Abbott. He got such applies to groceries. Lekstrom politely big participation that Kevin Falcon’s noted that basic groceries are exempt deep-pocketed campaign quickly folfrom GST and HST. A farmer said it’s lowed suit. Premier Christy Clark is on top of the carbon tax, which falls doing one Wednesday evening for her harder on people who put up with cold Vancouver byelection run. weather and long driving distances. Falcon, the reluctant finance minisAnother said cross-border shopping ter, is using the same method to ask to Alberta has become even more for options on the harmonized sales Tom Fletcher popular. tax. In between hockey games over the It was refreshing to hear real people next week, folks having dinner will be describe their situations and concerns. getting calls with a recorded message Most had apparently spent little time poring over inviting them to tell him what he should do with media accounts of the HST, but unlike the stale the HST. and spin-heavy debate that resumed in the B.C. Falcon admitted to some trepidation before legislature last week, they were direct, polite and extending such an offer to the general public. willing to listen. What he got at his first one in Surrey was 27,000 Falcon reported a similar experience after people who stayed on the line for an average of 16 90 minutes of questions in Surrey. Suggestions minutes, hundreds who queued up to ask quesincluded dropping the HST by a point (estimated tions, and 90 minutes of surprisingly civil discuscost $850 million) and offering more exemptions, sion with real people.

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on things like gym memberships or bike helmets. Hundreds of people didn’t get to ask their questions, partly because the politicians took up too much time with introductions and smooth talk like “that’s a great question!” The patient callers were asked to leave messages for follow-up. I live-blogged the event on Twitter, including a brief debate with former NDP MLA David Schreck about the fairness of these town halls. Schreck said there should be equal time for a critic of the HST, otherwise it’s just government propaganda. Judging by the NDP’s latest line of questioning, town hall participants aren’t missing much. Their big point in the legislature was that if the HST is rejected, low-income people would still get the GST credit. Yes, and the sun will continue to rise, but poor people will still lose a signiﬁcant redistribution of income. You’ll hear a lot about the HST in the next few weeks, with government and business advertising the merits of keeping it, and Bill Vander Zalm’s FightHST organization spending $250,000 of public money to continue its campaign of fear and ignorance. You could do worse than participating in one of these telephone town halls. ■ Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com. Twitter.com/tomﬂetcherbc

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When I was in high school a little more than two decades ago, candidates for student government were campaigning on such important issues as more choice at the soda pop machine. As I recall there was only one machine in the entire school. Today, in their more enlightened understanding of the environment, some students are banding together to ensure that bottled water is removed from their schools. Perhaps bottled water will one day be eliminated from schools and more public water fountains will be installed once existing long-term beverage contracts expire. These small victories for the environment often lead a small handful of passionate students to becoming environmental activists on their campuses, at their work and in their communities. Another memory that stands out for me was when the leader of the provincial NDP at the time, Bob Skelly, came to talk to students in the run-up to a provincial election. He was alone. He wasn’t there as part of a debate, so he didn’t have to deal with some of the silliness and sniping that often characterize political discourse. Still, students were impressed that the leader of a major political party had taken the time to meet with them and answer their questions. Similarly, the students at Moscrop Secondary were probably equally excited

about the opportunity to ask federal candidates their views on a host of national and local concerns. Most of the students were not able to vote this time around. Hopefully, the few who could went to the polls on election day to vote for the candidate and party that most closely embodies their values and shares their vision. A vote every now and again is often the only tool a person feels he or she has to inﬂuence the larger world around them. What I found most heartening about the debate was the importance of the environment to the students and their interest in the Green Party’s Adrianne Merlo. Most young people understand that our cumulative consumptive lifestyles cannot be sustained. They should also realize that most of them will just be reaching retirement age in 50 years, yet they will not be able to experience the same quality of life and level of excess their parents and grandparents enjoy. There will not be the open spaces protected for agriculture, clean air and water, large trees, and diversity of life that exists today. In fact, much of these these things have been lost since I was in high school as a result of shortsighted government policy. It is time politicians took environmental protection seriously. Rick McGowan Burnaby

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HST tele-town halls draw thousands Government says it’s open to making changes to HST to make it more palatable By Tom Fletcher BLACK PRESS

The B.C. government says 27,000 people stayed on the phone for the ﬁrst of Finance Minister Kevin Falcon’s harmonized sales tax “town halls” in Surrey Wednesday night. Another 5,900 people

in the Peace River region responded to the recorded invitation to hear local MLA Blair Lekstrom defend the HST, and explain why he returned to the B.C. Liberal cabinet after quitting last year in the face of a taxpayer revolt. The regional telephone conference calls are to continue in the next two weeks, calling listed home phones in each region for an hour-long question and answer session on the tax, and what happens if voters reject it

“If this vote is to reject the HST and go back, we are going back to the way it was.”

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ment would abide by the results of the referendum. One caller referred to it as the “ripoff tax,” and oth-

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The Best Messâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Nurturing Young Authors: Ten authors of kids/teen books will read from their works and speak about the creative process. Free event for children aged nine and up, as well as parents, teachers and the general public. When: Saturday, May 7, 1-3 p.m. Where: Bob Prittie Metrotown branch library, 6100 Willingdon Ave., Burnaby. Info: 778-2388523.

Plant Sale: Annual plant sale featuring a variety of bedding plants and hanging baskets. All proceeds support Gilpin Elementary School. When: Saturday, May 7, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where: Gilpin school, 5490 Eglinton St., Burnaby (one block east of Royal Oak Avenue at Eglinton).

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Conjuring the ďŹ&#x201A;appers, speakeasies and mobsters of the 1920s might have the Christian Brothers who founded St. Thomas More Collegiate spinning in their graves. But it was also a time of tremendous change when women were achieving a political voice and people were coping with economic hardship. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the backdrop for the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gala dinner show and auction, A Knight in the Roaring â&#x20AC;&#x2122;20s, on May 6 at the Vancouver Italian Cultural Centre to raise money for a new athletic and community centre. Bimbos and dames, palookas and molls will be able to kick up their heels to the swinging sounds of STMâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s jazz band as well as performances by members from the cast of the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s spring musical production, Thoroughly Modern Millie. Then they can get a wiggle over to the auction table to bid for ducky items like a cycling tour in Tuscany, or a fully-catered meal for eight. But the real beeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s knees of the nifty night is all the money raised will go toward the $6.1 million the school needs to begin construction of the new 27,000 square foot athletic complex. A further $2 million will then be needed to add a new turf ďŹ eld and bleachers. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re getting close. Chris Rickaby, one of the galaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s co-chairs, says the school community has amassed about $4.8 million of their target and theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re eager to get shovels into the ground. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s because the football teams have to play most of their games across town at Burnaby Lake as the grass ďŹ eld behind the school gets too chewed up, the wrestling team has to practise in the lunchroom, complete with the occasional mayonnaise surprise in the rolled-up mats, and the girls have to use an old menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s washroom. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a sad state for a school with such a ďŹ ne athletic tradition, says Rickaby, whose son plays on the football team. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s part of our armour. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a pride in being a ragtag bunch that manages to succeed.â&#x20AC;? Tickets to the gala are $100 per person. They can be purchased online at www.stmcdinnerauction.ca or by calling 604-5211801 ext. 0. Sponsorship and group packages are also available.

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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a medium bowl, combine crab meat, green onions, herbs and pepper. Mix in mayonnaise and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese until well combines. Refrigerate ďŹ lling until ready for use. Wipe the mushrooms clean with a damp towl. Remove stems. Spoon out the gills and the base of the tem, making deep cups. Discard gills and stems. Fill the mushroom caps with rounded teaspoons full of ďŹ lling, and place them in an ungreased shallow baking dish. Sprinkle tops with Parmesan and paprika. Bake for 15 minutes. Remove from oven and serve immediately.

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Celebrate Mother’s Day S U N D AY, M AY 8

Some choice words about Mom Mother’s Day is celebrated on various days in many parts of the world. Many countries and cultures choose to celebrate Mother’s Day in March, April or May. Though the Mother’s Day many people know today dates back a little more than a century, historians note that ancient Romans kept a festival to Cybele, a great mother of the Gods. In addition, Europe has several traditions aimed at honoring mothers that date back quite a while. One of the traditions associated with the current Mother’s Day is to give Mom a gift. Some people only give their own mothers and wives gifts, while others extend their generosity to sisters with children, mothers-in-law and even grandmothers. Chances are, over the years Mom’s gifts have run the gamut, from a homemade treasure kids made in elementary school to jewelry from hubby to breakfast in bed. For those who want to add a literary tilt to their Mother’s Day gift this year,

consider including one of the following quotes when preparing a gift Mom won’t soon forget. • “Of all the rights of women, the greatest is to be a mother.” - Lin Yutang, Chinese writer • “I remember my mother’s prayers and they have always followed me. They have clung to me all my life.” - Abraham Lincoln • Youth fades; love droops; the leaves of friendship fall; A mother’s secret hope outlives them all.” - Oliver Wendell Holmes, U.S. author • “A man loves his sweetheart the most, his wife the best, but his mother the longest.” - Irish proverb • “All women become like their mothers. That is their tragedy. No man does. That’s his.” - Oscar Wilde, Irish poet • “If I was damned of body and soul, I know whose prayers would make me whole, Mother o’ mine, O mother o’ mine.” - Rudyard Kipling, in

his poem “Mother O’ Mine” • “The heart of a mother is a deep abyss at the bottom of which you will always ﬁnd forgiveness.” - Honore de Balzac, French playwright • “The future destiny of

a child is always the work of the mother.” - Napoleon Bonaparte • “The God to whom little boys say their prayers has a face very like their mothers’.” - James Matthew Barrie, Scottish author

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scene and the entire area around the intersection was blocked to traffic. Residents sat inside a Coast Mountain Bus Company transit bus parked nearby as they awaited word on when they could return to their homes. By 9:30 a.m. fire crews said the 10th and 11th floors were still evacuated, but the rest of the building had been deemed safe. Some residents on other floors stayed in their suites, and were unaffected. There were windows ABOVE: Spray from broken where the fire fire hoses comes out occurred, and soot a window in the suite around the window where the fire broke out. frames. “Really today, I mean, LEFT: Several residents we’re very lucky that had be evacuated, but nobody was seriously fire crews said it was mostly those on the floor injured, obviously of the fire, and the floor there’s some very above. extensive damage to that suite, but police, PASCAL MARCHAND CONTRIBUTED fire and ambulance all did a great job making waving for help. One of the officers was sure that everyone in the building was also seen coming out of the building taken care of, received medical care and vomiting on the sidewalk—apparand they’re all safe now,” Dunlop said. ently from smoke inhalation. Other than people being treated The building is at the southeast for smoke inhalation, there were no corner of McKay Avenue and Kingsborinjuries. ough Street. —with files from Chris Bryan More than eight fire trucks were on

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: A co-worker is extremely friendly—you might even call her “clingy.” She is often in my ofﬁce which can distract me from my work. It’s ﬂattering in a way—we are both single—but I do need some room. How can I express my concerns without hurting her feelings?

may be inevitable because you will in effect be requesting she reduce the amount of time she currently spends with you. If she has no sense you are planning to make such a request, you could catch her “off guard” resulting in some understandable pain. She could even cut you off completely as a way You appear to to cope with her have an admirer anguish. which should I’d recommend make you feel you introduce quite pleased. She the subject using likes to be with language that is you and believes nurturing and senyou like to be with sitive. Perhaps menher. tion a new assignYou’ve likely ment—requiring been aware of her Simon Gibson your immediate sociable nature attention—which for some time, but will temporarily make you now are becoming more less available to spend time sensitive to the fact that with her. her frequent interruptions You could also consider are beginning to affect allocating time available your work performance. to speciﬁc days which I will presume, too, that would allow some social because you seem to have contact but still permit you some fondness for her, you to attend to your duties. have welcomed her and She may appreciate the engaged her in conversation. You’ve communicated demands of your position if you explain them clearly the message that you are showing how you are being happy with her regular evaluated by your supervipresence in your ofﬁce. sor. You don’t want to hurt She may be feeling guilty her feelings although this

for squandering some of her time in any event so your attempt to incrementally reduce the number and length of her visits to your office may, in fact, be appreciated to some extent. If you are contemplating taking your friendship to the next step—such as a dinner out or a movie, for example, a suggestion of a “date” could somewhat offset your expressed concerns regarding too much social time in your office. In considering this matter, it will be important for you to assume some responsibility for the situation—don’t blame her. Show sensitivity and if you would like to develop this friendship, tell her how you feel about her and suggest some contact outside the workplace. ■ Simon Gibson is an experienced university professor, marketing executive and corporate writer. He has a PhD in education from Simon Fraser University and a degree in journalism from Carleton University. Submit your confidential questions relating to work and office life to simon@ officepolitics101.com.

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International folk dancing: Learn about the folk music of many cultures along with new dance steps while providing gentle exercise. No partner required. When: Fridays, Oct. 15 to Nov. 26, 11:15 a.m. to 12 p.m. Where: Confederation Centre 55+, 4585 Albert St., Burnaby. Cost: $16.05. Info or to register: 604-2941936.

The Burnaby-New Westminster Newcomers and Friends Club welcomes women who are new to the area as well as longtime residents. It is a wonderful way for women of all ages and cultures to make new friends. When: Meets the second Wednesday of

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Cameron Senior Choir: Seeking enthusiastic singers to join in. When: Every Monday, 4 to 6 p.m. Where: Cameron Senior Recreation Complex, 9534 Cameron St., Burnaby. Info: 604-4215225 or 604-420-6478.

C a m e ro n S u n s h i n e Singalong: Seeking enthusiastic volunteer musicians to play oldies music mostly from the 1950s, ‘60s and ‘70s. When: Every other Monday, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Where: Cameron Senior Recreation Complex, 9534 Cameron St., Burnaby. Info: 604-420-6478.

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Bonsor 55+ Health Alert Program: This weekly drop-in program offers blood pressure monitoring, massage, chair exercises, height and weight monitoring and health related literature. Practice and learn about a healthy lifestyle with support from retired nurses and knowledge trained volunteers. When: Mondays, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. (guest speaker noon). Where: Bonsor Recreation Complex, 6550 Bonsor Ave., Burnaby. Admission: $2 donation per session. Info: 604-4395510.

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Burnaby Writers’ Circle: Meets the first Wednesday of each month. When: 1:30 to 3 p.m. Where: Program Room 2, Confederation Seniors Centre, 4548 Albert St., Burnaby. Info: 604-9055024.

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The province has rejected Metro Vancouver’s call to force a quick end to the impasse with the City of Coquitlam over the new regional growth plan that has been accepted by all other member cities. Instead of binding arbitration, Metro must follow a 60-day non-binding process to resolve the dispute with Coquitlam, starting by May 16. Regional district directors were notiﬁed of the decision from community, sport and cultural development minister Ida Chong at a Metro board meeting Friday. Metro ofﬁcials had previously said they saw no chance of reaching agreement with Coquitlam on the new regional growth strategy without going to arbitration. Burnaby Mayor Derek Corrigan, chair of the regional planning committee, said he’s deeply concerned the timelines will make the growth strat-

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The new development master plan aims to focus new construction within an urban containment boundary so the region can take in a million more people over the next three decades without sacrificing farmland and green space.

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Coquitlam Coun. Lou Sekora said the delays are the fault of the Metro board because it tried to “use a sledgehammer” against his city by seeking arbitration instead of immediately trying a more conciliatory approach. “That is not going to be tolerated,” he said, adding he’s thankful the province rejected the request. Coquitlam had asked the province to choose the non-binding dispute resolution process. If the issue does drag into the elections and the next term of councils, Sekora said, “they deserve that because of the way we’ve been handled. Never stomp on a municipality when you don’t have to.” Full arbitration is still an option if nonbinding talks fail, but it’s one of three potential final settlement methods that also include final proposal arbitration and peer panel settlement. Coquitlam Mayor Richard Stewart committed to work as fast as possible to find agreement. Corrigan said he will take Stewart at his word and trust that Coquitlam won’t try to “rag the puck “ past November. Corrigan previously accused Coquitlam councillors of being swayed by land developers who fear tighter regional development restrictions. While some Coquitlam councillors flatout oppose the growth strategy as a Metro power grab, Stewart said he believes changes could still satisfy a majority of his council. A key issue, he said, is that the plan fails to define the term “regionally significant” and leaves that to local cities to determine for themselves. As a result, he said, some streamside riparian areas are protected in conservation and recreation zones in some cities but not in others. Metro’s board voted last Friday to delegate the handling of the dispute process to its intergovernmental committee, which aims to work quickly to meet the deadline set out by Chong. jnagel@blackpress.ca

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CARRIERS NEEDED KIDS & ADULTS NEEDED

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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

CONCRETE FINISHERS. Edmonton-based company seeks experienced concrete finishers for work in Edmonton and Northern Alberta. Subsistence and accommodations provided for out of town work; John@RaidersConcrete.com. Cell 780-660-8130. Fax 780-444-7103. DAR-CAR TRUCKING LTD. is now hiring log & gravel truck drivers & buncher, skidder & processor operators. Please fax resume 403638-4378 or call 403-638-3645 or email: conlog@telusplanet.net

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GENERAL LABOURER, Rigger/ Welder Fabricator/Crane Operator. Amix Salvage & Sales /Marine Division. Amix is seeking motivated, hard working team members to add to an already strong and versatile team. Do you want to work in the water? Do you want to make the big lift? Do you want to help to make a mark in the marine salvage industry?... Come Aboard!!! Experience with barges, cranes, boats is an asset. Certifications in respective disciplines also an asset All applicants considered. We are COR certified and very serious about the safety of our Team.

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Required by Fish Processing Plant for day shifts Please apply at: #200-11251 River Rd. Richmond.

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Please forward Resume in the strictest of confidence to: civilminingcontractor@yahoo.ca Only those short-listed will be contacted.

MARINE MECHANIC Canfisco, a fully integrated sea food processing company is looking for a Marine Mechanic to join its fishing vessel maintenance department. The successful candidate will be familiar with fishing vessel operations and able to perform associated rigging duties such as: S splicing both rope & wire rope S climbing masts and rigging to inspect, repair & install rigging components S servicing & evaluating rigging & fishing blocks S repairing & general mainteance of fishing vessels S operating machinery on board & ashore including winches, power tools, forklifts, shop equipment Certificate of competency for operation of under 100 ton vessels is highly recommended. We provide on going training, career stability and a friendly working environment.

To apply: Fax 604-681-5916 or Email: hr-cfc@goldseal.ca

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A well-established Highway, Heavy Civil and Mining Construction Contractor in Southern BC is seeking an experienced Civil Construction Superintendent for a fulltime, year-round position. You must be a highly motivated, self-starting individual. Responsibilities to include: • The planning and schedul-

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

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RAZAR DELIVERIES Topsoil/Lawn & Garden - $24/yrd Aged Mushroom Manure - $15/yrd Steer Manure - $15/yrd.

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PAVING/SEAL COATING

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PLUMBING

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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

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TILING

TILE, MARBLE & slate installations and home renos. No job too small. 604-521-6919 or 778-232-7412.

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

Andrew 604-618-8585 $ Best Rates $

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BUILDING SUPPLIES

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283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

Sat & Sun May 7th & 8th 10am ~ 3 pm

3 rooms for $269, 2 coats

BURNABY • NEW WESTMINSTER

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Always! deliver Top soil, bark mulch, sand & gravel. 7days/wk. Simon 604-230-0627 will spread

PAINT SPECIAL

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CONCRETE & PLACING

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AFFORDABLE MOVING

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PETS

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JUNK REMOVAL

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

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560

MISC. FOR SALE

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563

MISC. WANTED

FREE SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Cash for some complete scrap cars. 604-465-7940 or 580-3439.

WE’RE ON THE WEB www.bcclassified.com

Wednesday, May 4, 2011 NewLeader A23 MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 566 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS PIANO; KAWAI, 5 yrs. old, excellent condition, $2100 obo. Call 604819-0589.

REAL ESTATE LOTS

630

BIG BEAUTIFUL ARIZONA LAND $99/mo. $0 down, $0 interest, Golf Course, Nat’l Parks. 1 hour from Tucson Int’l Airport Guaranteed Financing, No Credit Checks. Pre-recorded msg. 1-800-631-8164 Code 4001 www.sunsiteslandrush.com LAND LIQUIDATION 20 Acres $0 Down, $99/mo. ONLY $12,900 Near Growing El Paso, Texas (2nd safest U.S. City) Owner Financing, NO CREDIT CHECKS! Money Back Guarantee FREE Color Brochure 800-755-8953 www.sunsetranches.com

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS WHOLESALE FACTORY DIRECT. Manufactured, Modular & Park models. Tremendous savings. Luxurious 1512 sq. ft home including delivery and installation only $ 109,950. Many other plans available. The Home Boys 877-976-3737, 509-481-9830 or www.hbmodular.com BURNABY, 6089-6091 Brand new. side by side duplex. Possession end of May possible. Call TJ @ Sutton Proact (604)728-5460

636

MORTGAGES

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

BURNABY

RENTALS 706

NEW WESTMINSTER

ROYAL COLONIAL 7111 Linden Avenue 1 Bdrm avail from $750/mo. Close to restaurants, schools, transit, stores. Short walk to Highgate Mall. Parking & laundry rm. Incl’s heat, hot water and storage. For more info & viewing, call

APARTMENT/CONDO

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

Albert 778-788-1853 Professionally Managed by Gateway Property Management

Small pet ok. Call

Snjezana 778-788-1847

Small pet ok.

Hillcrest Manor 1303 8th Avenue

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....

660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS

www.dannyevans.ca

Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley

RENTALS 706

Super Clean ONE Bedrooms Quiet & well maintained bldg. Includes heat & hot water. On site manager. Cat okay. AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY Secure parking available. For viewing call:

Call 604- 522-5230

COQUITLAM

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

AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY Completely remodeled building and 1 & 2 bedroom suites. Located at Highgate Mall. From $780/mo includes heat, hot water and parking. Call Kelly 778-994-2334 Burnaby:

CLAREMONT TERRACE

** 6960 ELWELL ST ** NEAR MIDDLEGATE Quiet, spacious 2 & 1 Bdrms & Bachelor suites. Incld: Balcony, prkg, heat & h/wtr

604-525-2661

806

ANTIQUES/CLASSICS

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

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

NEW WESTMINSTER:520-11th St. Large 1 bdrm w/ small storage room. Incl h/w & heat. By Transit. Cats ok. $695 - $745/mo. Call: 604-540-2028. NEW WESTMINSTER

Colonial House 435 Ash Street 3 Story bldg in great location. 1 bdrm stes from $760. Covered pkg, lndry rm, landscaped common area. Close to park, transit, shops. Heat & hot water incl’d. For more info & viewing call

Skyview Manor 908 6th Avenue 4 Story bldg in great location. 1 bdrm stes from $780. Pkg, lndry rm. Close to transit, park and shops. Heat & hot water included. For more info & viewing call

Rozario 778-788-1849

Park Villa 529 10th Street 3 Story bldg in great location. 1 bdrm stes from $760. Parking, lndry rm. Close to transit, park, shops. Heat & hot water included. For more info & viewing call

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

Top Dollar Today!

Scrap Cars & Trucks

778.772.4724 AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673

CEDARWAY APT Bright & Clean 1 & 2 Bdrms

810

AUTO FINANCING

Call 604-837-4589 www.aptrentals.net

707 APARTMENT FURNISHED BEAUTIFUL, bright 2 bdr 2 bath upper floor in great neighbourhood. Close to everything. Gas FP,insuite laundry,hardwood floors, beautifully furnished. $1650 plus utilities. 604 512-0000

713

COTTAGES

LOON LAKE Cabin, sleeps 7, full kitchen & bath, dock, boat launch, $100/day - 3 day min. 250-826-5575 or email: krissie01@shaw.ca

736

HOMES FOR RENT

$0 DOWN & we make your 1st payment at auto credit fast. Need a vehicle? Good or Bad credit call Stephanie 1-877-792-0599. www.autocreditfast.ca. DLN 30309

MAPLE RIDGE. 3 bdrm rancher on 1/4 acre. Nr amens. 6 appls, 2 large sheds, ample prk. np/ns, avail now. $1450/mo. Call 604-941-3259.

747B SENIOR ASSISTED LIVING All-Inclusive Seniors Residence

NEW WESTMINSTER

Panorama Court Spacious & clean 1 bdrm avail. Starting at $780/mo. No pets.

Call 604-540-6732

1 Bdrm. Apartment Rent incls. freshly prepared meals, cable, housekeeping, emergency response & activities. www.rjkent.com 2675 Shaughnessy St. Call: 778-285-5554

750

SUITES, LOWER

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

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

PITT MEADOWS, Meadows Garden, brand new 2 bdrm condo, 2 baths, 5 appls, view of Golf Course. Avail. now. $1,350. (604)728-3056.

NEW WESTMINSTER - 1 Bdrm bsmt suite - $850/mo. n/p, n/s. Avail. now. 778-836-1196 Pitt Meadows. 2 bdrm ste in newer home. Nr amenits. N/S N/P. Avail now. $900 + % utils. 604-825-0587. PORT COQUITLAM Northside, 2 bdrm grd flr. gas F/P. Garage parking. Private entry. $800/mo. N/S. N/P. Avail May 15th. 604-942-9725.

752

TOWNHOUSES

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

TRUCKS & VANS

1980 CHEV crane truck, 8 ton lift, $7000 obo. Call Doug @ 604-7500194 2000 GMC JIMMY SLS V6, 4.3L, loaded, new brakes, tires & battery. 4x4. $3900 obo. 778-846-5649 2001 DODGE 1500, ext. cab, black, w/box liner 4X4 318 V8 fuel injected trailer hitch, elec trailer brake. Aircared. $12,750.obo. 1 owner, well maintained. Purchased new at Abby Chrysler. Joe 604-309-7302

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

CA$H

Call 604-526-7015

D/W, Heat and hot water included. Close to schools, shopping & public transportation.

851

MARINE

POCO DOWNTOWN

Park Crest Apts.

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

RECREATIONAL/SALE

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

845

PORT COQUITLAM

BURNABY

Call 604-540-6725

838

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

Professionally Managed By Colliers International

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....

The Scrapper

(604)462-0336

225 Royal Avenue

Call (604) 931-2670

MAPLE PLACE TOWERS

Call 604-421-1235

Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal

2006 NORTHSHORE 30 FT Travel trailer, 36” dble slides, bunk units, fully loaded $24,000. 604-824-8970

NEW WESTMINSTER

BURNABY

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.

VEHICLES WANTED

TRANSPORTATION

Professionally managed by Gateway Property Management

ROYAL CITY APARTMENTS

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

Call 604-522-1050

Camellia 778-788-1839

Welcome Home !

845

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

Large, bach & 2 bdrms from $695. Some stes with views, close to schools, parks and transit. Parking, Laundry Room. Heat and hot water incl’d. For more info and viewing call

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

Rozario 778-788-1849 BURNABY

827

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

APARTMENT/CONDO

BURNABY

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

✰ RENTAL ✰ ✰ INCENTIVES ✰

Call 604- 521-3448 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

TRANSPORTATION

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

Tiffany Place 1115 4th Avenue Quiet 3 storey bldg. 1 Bdrms from $800. Walk to Skytrain, close to bus and shops. Some river views. Secure parking, gym, lndry rm. Heat and hot water included.

TRANSPORTATION

Call 604-834-4097 www.aptrentals.com

Snjezana 778-788-1847

Call Oana 778-788-1834

BURNABY

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

Small pet ok. Call

Quiet 3 story low-rise bldg in convenient location. Bach & 1 bdrm suites from $695. Some with river views, short walk to Skytrain, or transit. Secure parking, lndry rm. Heat & hot water incl’d.

TOWNHOUSES

COQUITLAM

Quiet 3-storey low-rise in a park like setting. Spacious bach & 1 bdrm stes from $695. Family oriented, close to schools, parks and rec ctrs. u/g pkg, lndry rm. Heat and hot water included.

The Westport 1021 4th Avenue

Vista Terrace 7465 13th Avenue,

752

Pinecrest Manor 905 4th Avenue

Albert 778-788-1853

Burnaby

RENTALS

818

CARS - DOMESTIC

1997 BUICK PARK AVE heated, memory, leather seats, pristine cond, priv, $5900. 778-565-1097

1998 Audi A4 quattro, V6, 5spd, 317KM. $3000 obo. 250-307-1215. 1998 CADILLAC CATERA - 135K, 4 dr. auto, leather, loaded, local, new tires / brakes, runs great, $2300obo. Must See 778.895.4260 2000 LASABRE LTD. V6, Gran Touring pkg, 16’’ alloys, 19K’s, spotless, priv, $7500obo. 604-364-1554 2004 BUICK LASABRE, cloth int, 148K, show room cond, private, $7900 obo. 604-593-5072. OLDSMOBILE ALERO 1999. V6 auto, 4 door, loaded, low km’s, no accid, AirCared til July ‘12. $3500. 778-888-6805 / 778-837-6577

912

BOATS

PRINCECRAFT Resorter. Like new. 14’. With floor, 8 HP, elec. starter, tilt, Yamaha motor, front mounters, W55 remote controlled electric motor, galvanized trailer etc. $6500. obo. 604-855-0116

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59¢/lb

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Imported

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Russet Potatoes

Lougheed Town Centre

39¢/lb

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