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Big plans for helping gay youth District ratchets up antihomophobia work with new policy including having a contact person at each school Jennifer Moreau staff reporter

The school board passed a new policy to deal with homophobia and heterosexism in schools, and it goes far beyond dealing with simple complaints of discrimination.

“It’s pretty comprehensive. It’s a good policy,” said Debra Sutherland, a school counsellor at Burnaby North Secondary who has been working with the district to bring in the policy for years. “This is just the beginning.”

OUR VIEW The policy’s main objective The point: Pink is is to ensure all nice – but don’t lose school communisight of where it all ty members learn started – and why. to work together See page 6. in an atmosphere of respect and safety “free from homophobia, transphobia, antigay harassment and exclusion, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity.”

The policy is to support students and employees who are (or are assumed to be) lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, transsexual, two-spirit or queer and also covers those who are questioning their sexual orientation or gender identity.

The policy covers a wide range of things, such as helping staff be more fully aware of the impact and scope of discrimination against LGBTQ people and learning ways to challenge it. Teachers are also encouraged to embed and integrate LGBTQ issues into the curriculum, (when Schools Page 9

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Horse fight: From right, Christine Brandner, Laurie Brant, Helene Littmann, Amber Prince and Alice Arnold (with Pony

Starr) are all members of the Burnaby Horsemen’s Association who gathered to protest on Wednesday what they feel is unfair treatment by the association’s board.

Infighting plagues horse group Janaya Fuller-Evans staff reporter

All her life, Alice Arnold wanted a pony.

Four or five years ago, she bought a rescue pony for her son, who was two at the time, she said.

Her family leases two paddocks through the Burnaby Horsemen’s Association, a non-profit group that has a lease agreement with the city.

But she says divisions within the organization have led to bullying of some members, including her.

“It’s been ongoing since the day we arrived,” Arnold said.

Arnold’s husband, Neil Paterson, is past

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president of the board and also a member.

The family has two horses, Kiki and Starr.

Arnold noted many instances of harassment, from board members directly confronting her over issues to moments where she felt threatened, including when her truck was vandalized while parked at the association’s barns.

Things came to a head this week after Arnold received notice that the board was bringing in a contractor to dig out her paddock, in response to drainage issues at the facilities.

However, Arnold, who is a landscaper and designed her own paddock, said this would put her horses’ health at risk, as it would put them in the mud.

“No hoof, no horse,” Arnold said,

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explaining the common knowledge in equestrian circles that a horse’s health is directly linked to its hooves.

Submersing the hooves in water can lead to a number of diseases, she added.

Arnold’s paddocks are currently higher than some of the other paddocks at Barn One on the property, and the association’s board has said one is causing water to drain into paddocks with a lower ground level.

Arnold has argued that she has a drainage pipe from her stall that is lower than the neighbouring paddock levels.

On Wednesday, Arnold and eight supporters from the 140-member association gathered to prevent a contractor from digging out her paddock.

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PINBALL WIZARD Robert Gagno has autism – he’s also Canada’s top pinball player and is ranked 19th in the world. This is his story

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obert Gagno, 22, is Canada’s top player and ranks amongst the top 20 in the world.

Now this young Burnaby man with autism is making a name for himself in poker.

The pinball savant

Watching Robert Gagno play pinball is a bit like watching Maradona toy with a soccer ball. In the garage behind his Burnaby family home, Robert leans his lanky frame over one of seven pinball machines. His long, thin fingers hit the buttons, as his eyes flit across the playfield with extraordinary ON MY BEAT concentration. He can Jennifer Moreau catch the silver ball in the crook of the flipper, hold it there, pass it from left to right and make it run backwards up the “alley.” He aims with remarkable precision, triggering the game’s flashing contraptions, booming sound effects and staggering escalation of points.

Robert’s high score is 8.3 billion points. He’s number 1 in Canada, 19 in the world, and he shows no signs of slowing down.

Robert and autism

Robert was diagnosed with autism when he was five, but his parents noticed things were a bit different earlier on.

“He’d spin to music, twirling around on his knees,” says father Maurizio. “By the time he was three or four – boy, he could really spin around very fast.”

At times, he would spin for up to half-an-hour, but he never seemed to get dizzy.

Linguistically, Robert couldn’t really be understood till he was about six years old.

“He had a language all his own,” Maurizio says. Robert developed his personal words for things that only his close family could decipher. Fish was “doe,” bridge was also “doe,” and Michael (his brother’s name) was “guy-go.”

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Wizardry: Robert Gagno, 22, is Canada’s top-ranked pinball player and stands at No. 19 in the world. The Burnaby man, who has autism, is now pursuing his other passion: poker.

speech developed around eight, and as a teen, he received some additional therapy to speak more clearly.

“He can get by now just fine, and he talks a lot. He likes talking,” Maurizio says.

Robert’s autism means he will probably never live independently. He can do things, like clean his room and take transit alone, but his parents worry over how trusting he is of other people. For instance, Robert was out one day, when a man approached, recognizing him as the pinball whiz kid. The man said he had some pinball machines at his home and invited Robert to come over, and Robert went with him. Fortunately, the man actually did have some machines, and everything was OK, but it’s Robert’s overly trusting nature that worries his parents.

“He is high functioning, but people can take advantage of him because he’ll believe what you tell him,” Maurizio said. “He’s too trusting of people.”

If you ask Robert about his autism, he seems quite accepting and nonchalant about the whole thing.

“I just see myself as a regular kind of guy. People don’t really think of me in that way. They think of me as a regular, fun guy,” he says.

When he’s not hitting the silver ball, Robert spends his time puttering about on Facebook or hanging out with friends.

He also does gymnastics and bowling with the Special Olympics.

His pinball career

Robert got his first pinball machine on his 10th birthday.

“Robert had a huge smile on his face,” Maurizio says. He played it the first couple of years, but because of the noise, other family members complained. So the machine was covered up and the cats slept on it.

Then, when Robert was 18, he entered a tournament in Toronto while Maurizio was on a business trip. It was Robert’s first competition, and he placed 12th out of roughly 100 people.

“I was amazed at watching him play,” Maurizio says.

Then Robert got involved with a local pinball association, and his parents bought him another machine … and another, and another. The Gagno family garage now houses seven machines in total.

Meanwhile, Robert has climbed the pinball ranks from about 3,733 in the world out of roughly 9,000 competitive players to being the youngest player in the top 20. (He’s now ranked at 19 but has been as high as 18.)

“He’s got a phenomenal capability,” Maurizio says. “Anything related to numbers, he’s really good. Anything related to language, verbal, he’s really low.”

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(The show aired Thursday, Feb. 24 on the Science Channel, but only in the U.S. To see a promo with clips of Robert, go to http://science.discovery.com/tv/ ingenious-minds.)

Getting into poker

Robert’s latest passion is poker. For the past three or four months, he’s been teaching himself how to play by watching YouTube videos and has already ranked No. 11 in one of B.C.’s amateur leagues. With his natural ability to handle numbers, statistics and probabilities, Robert seems cut out for the game.

“If you ask him, ‘What are the chances of getting royal flush?’ He’ll probably say, ‘One in 650,000,’ “ Maurizio says.

“He tells me this stuff, and it goes over my head.”

Maurizio is reluctant to compare his son to Kim Peek, the real-life savant who inspired the character portrayed

by Dustin Hoffman in Rain Man, but he does recall a time that Robert had an entire section of the talking Yellow Pages committed to memory.

He can also memorize long lists of random numbers and repeat them, both forwards and backwards.

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The autism expert

Grace Iarocci is an associate psychology professor at SFU who specializes in autism.

No one knows what causes the spectrum of disorders – there’s no biological marker, no blood test, no prenatal screening – but it tends to run in families, she says.

“It’s the most heritable of all the childhood disorders.”

Autism generally affects three areas: social interaction, communication and interests, which are often repetitive and narrow.

In lieu of strong evidence, explanations on autism are often left to theory. One idea is because people with autism are not attuned to social information, they can focus more on different things, Iarocci says.

Repetitive behaviour could be why people with autism excel at certain tasks, as is the case with Robert and pinball. “(That) makes them practise it over and over again till they become really talented,” she says. “But then again, there’s a cost. If you spend so much time on the task, it’s maybe taking away from social learning.”

As for Robert’s poker skills, Iarocci suggested that he has a really good working memory.

“He’s keeping track of all the things that are happening in the game, and he’s constantly updating his memory and calculating probabilities as things are unfolding,” she says.

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Excelling: Robert Gagno is a pinball wizard – ranked number 1 in Canada – who’s now turning his hand to poker. ance special skills with social activities because people with autism could become focused in an unhealthy way.

“They can become so overwhelmed by the skills that it takes up significant parts of their life, where it interferes with other activities. They start to get into this cycle where they are more narrow and restricted in activities, they can get isolated,” she says, adding that can lead to anxiety and depression.

Robert’s future:

Robert hopes to get married to someone who understands him.

“Hopefully he can find someone, a girl who can understand autism and deal with it,” Maurizio says.

Robert is taking a Douglas College course in retail and business for people with special needs. They learn

to restock shelves, bag groceries and work in a warehouse.

“I hope he could be working in warehouse and doing restocking,” Maurizio says.

Robert seems to have different ideas. “(I plan to) be on TV, film and TV, and playing poker,” he says.

Maurizio has no plans to capitalize on his son’s skills at the casino.

“It’s an addictive thing, and I’m a bit concerned about that, to play for money,” he says, although he concedes that some money was made at Robert’s first poker tournament in Coquitlam. “I don’t want people to take advantage of him.”

Maurizio also thinks his son hasn’t reached his peak yet.

“I think he’s got potential to move up even further,” Maurizio says.

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Oil leak source found Jennifer Moreau staff reporter

Chevron has pinpointed a source in the ongoing oil seep at the North Burnaby refinery, and it looks like the underground sewer system is part of the problem.

“We’ve definitely identified an area inside the refinery that needs to be dealt with. To do that, we need to take the sewer out of service,” said company spokesperson Ray Lord.

The refinery has been leaking since last April, and for months, the company was unable to find a source although they were focusing on the north area of the sewer system.

“It appears as if that section of the sewer appears to be compromised,” Lord said. “The section of the sewer is showing evidence of leaking.”

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Cleaning up: Workers start installing an absorption mat along the beach at Burrard Inlet. out of service requires planning, Lord said.

Lord also stressed that the sewer was simply one source.

“We found a source,” Lord said. “We can’t say this is the source, the definitive source, but this is a source. … It’s an accumulation of material under the refinery.”

Lord said the sewer was a concrete pipe with joints that’s been in place for several decades.

Chevron figured out it was leaking because test wells were showing higher levels of contamination around the sewer.

When asked if there was evidence of other sources contributing to the leak,

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Don’t forget why Pink Shirt Day was born?

being beaten up because he came to Yes, we’re in the middle of anti-bulschool wearing a pink polo shirt. The lying month. How can we tell? Men are wearing pink shirts, shopping malls are bullies harassed him and called him a organizing awareness events, and, final- homosexual (using much nastier terms).

Two other students, David Shepherd ly, horseowners are writing slogans on and Travis Price, organized pink cardboard and calling a “pink shirt day” and there for an end to bullying.

Burnaby NOW was a sea of pink at the We think more awareness school. and education about bullyEllen Degeneres heard about it and ing is, on the whole, a good thing. But spread the word on her TV show. And let’s remember how this all started. It now ‘Pink Shirt Day’ has become a started with a young student in Nova symbol for anti-bullying. But somehow, Scotia in 2007 who was threatened with

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during the spreading of the message, it has also been somewhat diluted.

What started out as a statement about homophobia is now seen as a broader “anti-bullying” campaign. That’s good, and not so good. For many the wearing of pink is a sincere desire to spread the message.

But for others it has just become another way to say, ‘hey, I’m cool – and I’m sexually secure enough to wear pink.’ Much of the fashion statement of wearing pink is just that – a fashion

statement. A way of proclaiming that one is “socially aware.” But do all these people wearing pink interrupt gay jokes or speak out when someone says something anti-gay? We think not.

So, it’s good to see that the Burnaby school district is moving ahead on expanded plans to combat homophobia in the education system (see story on page 1). Yes, perhaps there’ll be a bit of a backlash. But let’s hope that all those folks who think pink, will stand up and support the plan – not just the colour.

NDP no saints in voting process I

ndeed as Mr. O’Neill says But, to be fair, I’ve seen simiin his letter that the B.C. lar transgressions in other parLiberals are using PIN votties during elections and nomiing (Libs still using PIN voting, nation meeting votes. It comes Letters to the editor, Burnaby down to honesty and integrity NOW, Feb. 23). However, this upon the member and voter parsystem of voting was chosen ticipating. I’ve even seen voting as a result of deciofficials arrive late to a sions made by the voting location with the elections committee voting appliances in one P.A. Keenleyside of the B.C. Liberal provincial election.

Party, not by any one candiThe B.C. Liberals have a date wanting to have the rules secure, member-friendly easy-tochanged in his or her favour. use system in place with checks A traditional paper ballot in and safeguards to prevent this environment would be costfraudulent use. The candidates ly, and would result in a lower and the provincial executive are turnout than using an online comfortable and conversant with and tele-vote. The B.C. Liberals the voting system that will be also have the means of voting used today. securely online. Scrutineering The previous time British while essential in balloting Columbians had the chance to is very labour-intensive and participate in a leadership vote requires time to educate proper leading to the selection of a scrutineering techniques. It is far premier was in the mid-1990s. from just pointing a finger at a Twice, the NDP did not use an ballot that is questionable. Also open, one-member one-vote needed are volunteers for the system (even though the former voting stations.

Social Credit Party and later the No voting system is ever B.C. Liberals migrated to such a going to be exactly 100 per cent system), but rather a traditional perfect, 100 per cent of the time. convention delegate system I have, as a longtime scrutineer, whereby only carefully chosen seen NDP candidates’ scrutidelegates to the NDP leadership neers try to pass through ballots convention could vote for the that were marked questionably, next premier. and eventually easily ruled as Even in the current NDP spoiled in federal, provincial leadership, many would-be new and civic elections and other members of the NDP have been violations during my 30 years in denied the opportunity to parpolitical volunteering. The NDP ticipate. The new membership are no saints when it comes to window closed a very short Voting Page 7 balloting and voting.

IN MY OPINION

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Editor’s opinion was ‘offensive’

Dear Editor:

When a member of an oppressed minority tells you that something you did was offensive, that means it was offensive.

In your latest column (Live and let live: The editor’s law, Editor’s Letter, Burnaby NOW, Feb. 19), you wrote: “We also published a cartoon that some folks on the pro-transgendered rights side felt was offensive.

“They, as well, are entitled to their opinions.

“But, frankly, I thought the cartoon reflected a real, but stupid, fear and was neither cruel nor oppressive.

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“And humour, as many oppressed people have found, is not only a way to get through the oppression, it is also a great way to build bridges.”

What you just did is an attempt at derailing. See www.derailingfordummies.com for a full explanation of the term.

You are a member of the privileged group. You have done an offensive action. You have been called on that offensive action. Your proper response should have been to learn from the situation, apologize and never do the offensive action again.

Instead you tried to derail and restate your privilege. You decided to defend your right to be offensive. You decided that your right to be offensive outweighs our right to be offended. You restated

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your privilege and attempted to keep a disadvantaged group disadvantaged.

Your cartoon played up to that “real but stupid” fear. Your cartoon told people that the “real but stupid” fear is indeed justified. Your cartoon restated the media’s longstanding “deceptive transsexual” trope. Your cartoon reprised the “men in dresses” trope.

All of these things keep alive the very dangerous attitude that transsexuals, particularly trans women, are less “real” than so-called “normal” people. That transsexuals are open to being the butt of jokes because they are less “real.” That it is OK to laugh at us. It also does a great disservice to trans men by completely erasing them from the public’s consciousness.

You believe that your cartoon was neither cruel nor oppressive. Well, you too are entitled to your opinion.

Your opinion, however, is utterly wrong. Where you failed is that upon being approached by a member of an oppressed group and being told that your action in fact is oppressive, you did not apologize and retract it, you defended your right to continue being oppressive despite all the rest of your fine-sounding words in your editorial.

Shame on you yet again.

Jessica Cooper, Burnaby

B.C. let Liberals happen Dear Editor:

It gives me grim satisfaction to write this letter – the same satisfaction Cassandra got from the sack of Troy – which means no satisfaction at all.

When the B.C. Lie-berals got elected in 2001, some of us knew that they would destroy the public infrastructure. We screamed bloody murder. We tried to organize resistance. We tried to stop them.

We failed.

The citizenry stayed home and acted as though nothing was happening. Even worse, they kept re-electing the Lie-berals.

Fifteen years ago, B.C. had one of the lowest hydro rates in North America. This is because we have a lot of rivers, and past

governments had built up the hydro infrastructure. Not only that, but every penny of profit went directly into the public treasury.

Today we read the headlines “Hydro bills to spike.” This is no accident, nor was it necessary. It is a direct result of actions by the B.C. Lie-berals.

Everything they do is about privatizing profits and socializing costs. Incidentally, we cannot say that this is good for environmental reasons, because that is a completely different issue.

Hydro bills are going up because the citizens of this province let it happen. I, Cassandra, can only say that the chickens are coming home to roost.

Victor Finberg, Burnaby

Think of children’s future

Dear Editor:

B.C. Hydro rates are reportedly going up by about 27 per cent over the next three years. It seems like an awful lot of money until you take a look at the list of upgrading projects B.C. Hydro is taking on to fix and improve the province’s aging dams and transmission lines.

The latest upgrading project announced

by B.C. Hydro is an upgrade to the Ruskin Dam and powerhouse near Mission. It’s going to cost nearly a billion dollars.

Add to that another three-quarters of a billion dollars to upgrade the Mica and Revelstoke dams, and another half billion for the Bennett dam and so on, and it starts to add up fast.

I completely understand why these upgrades are needed and I support B.C. Hydro in doing so. Postponing this investment in upgrades has only led to artificially low B.C. Hydro rates which have not reflected the true cost of the electricity we use.

But most of all, as a grandmother, I consider the maintenance and upgrades we pay for today to be an investment in our grandchildren’s future.

They deserve the same opportunity for prosperity we’ve enjoyed in this province, and because of that I don’t begrudge one penny of what’s needed to make sure they get that same opportunity for prosperity.

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time after the actual leadership began.

It was essentially by volume only one candidate’s new members that were able to make it through, accompanied with the assistance of a hockey bag of membership slips and another separate

bag of membership fees.

Mr. O’Neill can watch from his place on the left side of the road being comfortable in knowing the B.C. Liberal leadership vote is being handled efficiently and professionally by those who will be handling it, for the many new and returning members of

the B.C. Liberals who will be using it.

Once the B.C. Liberal leadership is over, I will be watching the NDP leadership and the candidates within to see exactly what is going to be “new” in New Democratic.

P.A. (Paul) Keenleyside is a resident of Burnaby.

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In a report to the board, the committee noted its members are aware that homophobia and transphobia have a negative impact on the learning environment for all school community members, regardless of sexual orientation of gender identity.

The committee is also recommending that there be a more longstanding LGBTQ advisory committee of teachers, staff, parents, students and a trustee.

The advisory group’s job is to come up with an action plan around implementing the new homophobia and heterosexism policy and to promote sensitivity to issues of sexual discrimination and gender identity, while also liaisoning with the board and the community.

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it’s age-appropriate) so students can better understand homophobia and transphobia.

The policy also states that any discriminatory language based on gender identity or sexual orientation will not be tolerated, and schools will need to update their codes of conduct to reflect that.

Schools, both secondary and elementary, will have a contact person for students who are LGBTQ or questioning, so they have someone to talk to.

The policy also encourages the formation of gay-straight alliance clubs in secondary schools and diversity clubs for intermediate students.

To inform the policy, the school board struck an ad hoc committee to hear from former and current students and community members, whom expressed that LQBTQ youth face multiple challenges in society, including schools.

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Ten city parks projects roll out for springtime Janaya Fuller-Evans staff reporter

Ten parks projects, totalling $1.338 million from the city’s capital reserves, were approved for this spring at Monday night’s council meeting.

The playground structure at Beecher Park, built in 1987, is being replaced which will bring it up to Child Safety Association standards, according to a report from the parks, recreation and cultural services department.

The budget for the project is $175,000.

The city is planning to have this project, and others such as the resurfacing of the tennis courts at Willingdon Park and Burnaby South Memorial finished for the spring, said Dave Ellenwood, director of the parks department.

“We’ve started on (this), so we can get the funding authority in place before the outdoor season,” he said.

The cost of resurfacing the courts, and replacing fencing, is estimated at $180,000.

Another spring-focused project is the boardwalk at Deer Lake Park.

The boardwalk was constructed in 1984 in the northwest area near the lake.

The work is slated to be done outside bird nesting season, and within the fisheries’ construction window, according to the report.

The cost for the boardwalk renewal is expected to be $150,000.

Other improvements for Deer Lake Park include replacing equipment at the

Shadbolt Centre for the Arts ($150,000); heritage building maintenance at the Burnaby Village Museum and an upgrade to the administration building floor ($30,000); and furnishing replacements and interior fitouts for a display wall in the cultural services buildings at Deer Lake Park ($80,000).

The city is also working to improve water conservation at outdoor fields, Ellenwood said, by introducing automated watering systems that turn off when it rains.

The Robert Burnaby Park ball diamond and Central Valley grass fields are set to get the new systems. The budget for water conservation projects is $100,000 in this round of funding.

Other environmental upgrades include invasive species removal and native plantings, focused on larger habitat areas and stream side locations, according to the report.

Deer Lake Park, Burnaby Mountain Park, Central Park and Burnaby Fraser foreshore Park are on the list of sites to focus on for environmental upgrades. The budget is $100,000.

Park entry signs are being replaced throughout the city, at a cost of $50,000. The new signs will replace the log and wood park entry signs installed in the early ’80s.

Recreation equipment – in particular, cardio and weight room equipment – is being replaced at Eileen Dailly Pool and Recreation Centre, Bonsor Complex, Cameron Complex and Confederation Centre, at a cost of $180,000. jfuller-evans@burnabynow.com

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1921 bungalow off heritage list now set for demolition Janaya Fuller-Evans

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Burnaby council made plans to revitalize and improve the use of three heritage spots near Deer Lake at Monday night’s council meeting.

But the city’s heritage register lost one site – a Craftsman-style bungalow built in 1921, located at 7790 Buller Ave. The community heritage commission had been in talks with the owners, who had requested that the Marie E. Johnson house be put on the Burnaby heritage register inventory in 2006.

The next step would be to add the home to the protected landmark list, which protects the home as a historic site under the heritage designation bylaw.

But the owners subsequently decided not to complete a heritage revitalization agreement with the city, and the property has since been sold. The new owners plan to demolish the home.

“The commission has agreed there is no opportunity to save this home,” Coun.

Colleen Jordan, chair of the commission, said at the meeting.

Council passed a motion to remove the house from the register, and to issue a demolition permit to the new owners.

The house has a front-gabled roof, triangular eave brackets and an open front porch with tapered square columns. The property, with demolition permit, is currently listed for sale at $778,000.

It isn’t uncommon for homes to be removed from the register before achieving protected status, said Basil Luksun, director of planning and building.

The city tries to work with owners to preserve heritage sites, offering incentives through a heritage revitalization agreement, to make it easier for the owners to keep and restore historic homes, he said.

But in this case, it just didn’t work out, Luksun added.

While the home has historic value in the neighbourhood, as one of the only Craftsman-style bungalows in that area, there are others throughout the city, he pointed out.

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Because of the small size of the lot – 53 by 114 feet – the city isn’t able to provide incentives as far as future development or subdivision goes, while still preserving the home.

“Economics in the end enters into how they want to deal with it,” Luksun said, adding that it is likely that the property is worth more without the home on it.

But Burnaby has done well overall in preserving heritage homes, he said.

Specifically he mentioned the St. John the Divine Church, the Appleby House, and the Naud farmhouse on Victory Street.

If the city feels that a home must be preserved – if it is the last of a particular style, or is a prominent historic site – there are a number of steps that can be taken, Luksun said. The city can make a civic purchase of the property, as was done with a number of the buildings at Deer Lake. Burnaby can also put a temporary protection order on a home for 120 days, refusing a demolition permit while working with the owners to come to an agreement, Luksun said. The city can also designate specific homes as heritage buildings for protection, if necessary, he added.

But the city did not consider the Marie E. Johnson house to be in dire need of preserving, Luksun said.

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The board informed Arnold that a contractor would be coming that morning, she said, and that she would be billed for the work. The contractor did not show up on Wednesday.

Heather Brookes, president of the association, responded to questions about the issue in two e-mails.

Because of drainage issues in Barn One, a drainage professional was asked to suggest solutions, Brookes wrote.

“Of the many solutions recommended and implemented, one individual in Barn One has not implemented the drainage recommendations and so the drainage issue for that paddock remains unresolved,” she wrote. “Two other paddocks in Barn One with similar drainage problems are being vacated by the individuals who leased them.”

Removing the footing materials to a level a couple of inches below the doorsill would address the issue, Brookes said.

The elected judicial committee usually resolves differences of opinion in cases such as these, but Arnold has not brought her concerns to the committee, she added.

“We remain committed to solving the issue for the benefit of all members,” Brookes wrote.

The board has scheduled a conflict mediator to work with the club at an open meeting on March 1, she said.

There hasn’t been much conflict over the past few years, Brookes said.

The volunteer board is working to address aging facility issues, she added, and has arranged for a parliamentarian (someone versed in Robert’s Rules) to conduct the association’s upcoming annual general meeting in March.

The members gathered to support Arnold wore anti-bullying shirts on Wednesday, to comment on what they felt was unfair treatment of some members by the board.

Those at the barn said they wanted the association to remain a non-profit, co-operatively organized facility on the land leased from the city near Burnaby Lake Park.

Arnold and her supporters have asked that the city intervene in the issue.

The City of Burnaby conducted an audit on the association in 2005 before renewing its $1 per year non-profit lease on the land.

The audit noted internal dissension as a major issue, and said that the Burnaby Equestrian Centre should be more open and available to the public.

The current board was not in place at the time.

Dave Ellenwood, director of parks, recreation and cultural services for the city, said it is really an internal issue and needs to be addressed accordingly.

It is not the city’s place to interfere, he added, nor does it have the legal authority to do so.

There is a staff member monitoring the situation, he said.

The board is looking at addressing the issues brought up in the city’s audit, he added.

“There are some things that I think the board is following up on,” Ellenwood said.

If the association cannot solve its internal issues, Ellenwood said, the city would consider that when its lease comes up in 2013 or 2014.

“We’ll have to take a look at the association and see if it’s a viable use for city property,” he said.

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New city highrise sells out in record time Janaya Fuller-Evans staff reporter

Burnaby’s latest highrise residential development sold out last week before construction on the project had even started.

Sovereign, a 202-unit residential and retail tower planned near Metrotown, sold out last Saturday after more than 600 people lined up to purchase units.

“There was a strong, latent demand for a project like this in the Metrotown area,” Daryl Simpson, vice-president of Bosa Properties, said in a phone interview.

The focus for residential tower development in the city has been focused in North Burnaby and the Brentwood area over the past while, he added.

“It’s been awhile since a project of significant size has launched in the Metrotown area,” Simpson said.

It’s an iconic tower, he added, and in a gateway location to Metrotown, at Willingdon Avenue and Kingsway.

“Sales at Sovereign surpassed the single day sales record in the Burnaby market, and surpassed Bosa Properties internal sales record,” stated a press release from Bosa. “$98 million worth of real estate has now been spoken for.”

The tower will be the second-tallest building in B.C., according to Bosa, at 500 feet.

The development includes 90,000 square feet of retail space, a 169-room hotel and the 202 condominiums.

The tower development includes a range of home styles, Simpson said, from studio apartments to estate homes.

This may add to the project’s popularity, he said.

Prices ranged from $259,900 to $2 million, according to Simpson, with a healthy range of homes in the $400,000 to $600,000 range.

But of primary interest to people were the views, he said.

“If ever there was a view project, this is it,” Simpson said, adding that the first

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In demand: A lineup forms outside the Sovereign sales centre at Kingsway and Willingdon. floor of condominium homes begins on the 20th floor, 211 feet above street level.

The company has owned the property for more than four years, and it is located close to the head office, he said.

“It’s been a real priority for us.”

It was important to work with the city to develop a plan, Simpson added, and said the market was also a consideration.

“We’re happy the market is coming back,” he said, adding it is very healthy in certain pockets of Burnaby.

Developing a 45-storey building poses “exponentially” more challenges than a 30-storey building, according to Simpson, requiring great organization and planning.

“It was a great challenge,” he said.

On Feb. 16, people lined up for priority numbers for the Feb. 19 pre-sale of the residential units at Sovereign.

By 3 p.m., nearly 500 people had been given priority numbers for the 202 units.

“I’m very surprised there are this many

people,” said Peter Luk, who waited 20 minutes to get his number.

He was intrigued by the price and location of the new complex, he said.

Even though his number was high, he was not deterred.

“Not everybody buys, so I’ll see what’s left when my number’s up,” Luk said.

Construction of Sovereign is anticipated to commence this spring, with completion estimated for the spring of 2014.

– with files from Alfie Lau

Burnaby company in contention for B.C. award MOVERS & SHAKERS Janaya Fuller-Evans

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rban Foliage is still in the running for a Best Concept award in the eighth annual Small Business B.C. Successful You Awards.

The company, which provides green building services, was mentioned as a nominee in the Feb. 12 edition of the NOW, along with West Coast Sightseeing.

West Coast Sightseeing, a Burnaby company that was in the Best Green Business category, is no longer in the running.

Urban Foliage Inc.’s president, Nicolas Rousseau, studied living wall and green roof systems and is a research assistant at BCIT’s Centre for Architectural Ecology.

As a top five nominee, Urban Foliage has to create a business pitch to present to the judges.

The judges pick the winner in each category based on the pitches, according to a press release from Small Business B.C. The other contenders for Best Concept are Hapi Foods Group Inc. in Sechelt; Hear at Home Mobile Hearing Clinic Ltd. in North Vancouver; Raudz Regional Table in Kelowna; and Ugi Fitness Inc. in Vancouver.

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Simon Fraser University student Jordan Guitierrez is an entrepreneurial champion.

Jordan, CEO of libreria leo.com.mx, was named the 2011 Student Entrepreneur B.C. champion, in the competition run

by Advancing Canadian Entrepreneurship, also known as ACE. The charitable entrepreneurial organization is based in Ontario.

“I am very excited to win this award and to be acknowledged for the work I have put into my

business,” Jordan said in a press release.

“I am originally from Mexico and with all the bad news in the media lately about my home country, I want to show others a positive story about Mexico and the opportunities available to do business there.”

Jordan’s online business sells Spanish language medical books to students in Mexico and around the world. It is currently the largest online medical bookstore in Latin America, according to the release.

As a provincial champion, Jordan moves on to the regional round of competition taking place at the 2011 ACE Regional Exposition in Calgary on March 14.

Provincial champions each present their business to a panel of entrepreneurs and industry professionals who then determine two regional champions.

Each regional champion receives a $1,000 cash prize and moves on to the final round of competition at the 2011 ACE National Exposition in Toronto on May 11.

The national champion receives a $10,000 cash prize and has the opportunity to represent Canada at the international level of competition, the Global Student Entrepreneur Awards.

Sustainable city

Not to be left out of all the awards going around in Burnaby, the city and

the SFU Community Trust have also won accolades this month.

The City of Burnaby and the Trust won a 2011 Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ Sustainable Community Award at the beginning of February.

The city and the trust won in the integrated neighbourhood development category, for the UniverCity Community at Simon Fraser University.

The awards were announced at a reception and awards ceremony during the federation’s Sustainable Communities Conference and Trade Show in Victoria.

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Average attendance is about eight to 12 women, according to Kauhausen, though she’s had up to 17 people.

“Smaller groups are better,” she says.

Those who bring a new guest to the event only pay $15, as does their guest.

Each event is first come, first serve, so the first women to contact her get the spot in their category.

This is Kauhausen’s second year running Heartlink in Burnaby. It’ll be the group’s second anniversary in April, she says. Heartlink was founded in the United States by Dawn

Billings two years ago this winter, according to Kauhausen.

“Regular networking meetings are quite large and very regimented,” she says. “She (Dawn) realized women network differently than men do.”

Heartlink has more than 150 chapters throughout North America, with Lower Mainland groups including New Westminster and Coquitlam.

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But Heartlink has changed the nature of networking for women.

Sheri Kauhausen, who is the facilitator for Burnaby B.C. Heartlink, says the experience is much more intimate and supportive than most networking events.

“It’s about connections,” she says in a phone interview. “It’s more nurturing and relaxed.”

Kauhausen hosts the networking event from her home in Forest Grove on the third Thursday of every month.

“I cook dinner, that’s part of it, too,” she says. “It’s very informal. We start with socializing and we eat.”

That portion of the evening runs from 45 minutes to an hour, she says.

Female entrepreneurs are welcome to bring products to display or sell, and they each have three minutes to speak, spotlighting what they do.

The participants can get extra speaking time as well, by bringing gifts for donation, she adds.

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It took an entire day to move the enormous one-piece press into the shop, he says, adding the entryway had to be widened to accommodate it.

The machine can run 11,000 sheets per hour, and it replaced two older single- and two-colour machines.

When Karanasos and his superiors decided to retire the two-colour Ryobi and another German press for the new Ryobi 4-colour press, RFPs were issued. Karanasos chose the press after almost a year of considering the options.

He said the Ryobi press has enabled the city print shop to greatly expand its offerings, service, and turnaround times. Turnaround is often same-day.

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Print shop supervisor Nick Karanasos is in charge of maintaining and repairing the equipment, as well as replacing and upgrading it.

The shop keeps a varied stock of materials – cover stock, coloured paper, vinyl, canvas – whatever might be needed for a job.

“We’re set up so that if someone comes to us with a job at the front desk, we can have it on the press in 15 minutes,” Karanasos says.

The print shop is an arm of the city’s purchasing department.

It is one of the best in-house print shops in any municipality or city in the region, he adds, with the ability to turn around jobs most other in-house printers can’t.

This is due to up-to-date equipment, including the new four-colour RYOBI press, purchased in late 2009.

While the scent of printer’s ink still hangs in the air, the quiet whirring of the equipment in the neatly kept space doesn’t resemble the print presses of yesterday.

While Karanasos can’t recall exactly when the print shop moved into city hall from its original location in the Edmonds area, he says it has been at its current location on the lower level since 2000. Karanasos has been with the print shop for 30 years, he adds.

The clacking is muffled, files are sent digitally, and the presses have a greater capacity for large runs than ever before.

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Board forges Italian tie Janaya Fuller-Evans staff reporter

The Burnaby Board of Trade has announced it is partnering with the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Canada.

Board president and CEO Darlene Gering said she is optimistic that the agreement will bring with it opportunities for board members.

“The Burnaby Board of Trade is thrilled to announce this agreement and we look forward to our ongoing collaboration with the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Canada as both of our organizations continue to grow and provide leadership to the local and international business communities,” she said in a press release.

The chamber’s executive director, Elizabeth Iachelli, agreed that the relationship could be good for both organizations.

“We see this as an opportunity to create

synergies between our respective memberships and to add value to our European initiatives by partnering with an organization that so commendably represents the diverse and thriving business community in the Lower Mainland,” Iachelli said.

The two organizations have exchanged honorary memberships and also plan to swap information and opportunities to aid each organization in its growth.

The board has focused on forming partnerships with other business organizations over the past five years or so, including with Burnaby’s sister and friendship cities in Asia.

The board also has a good relationship with a number of consulates, including the French and Indonesian consulates, Gering told Burnaby council at a meeting in November.

At the time, Coun. Pietro Calendino offered to connect her with the Italian consul general.

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Whenever possible, the shop tries to buy used equipment, provided it is in good working order, according to Karanasos.

The print shop bought a used high-capacity cutter for $27,000 recently.

“We got a super deal on this one,” Karanasos says, adding a new one would’ve been more than $50,000.

The shop is a slim operation, with seven employees. Karanasos maintains the equipment and does all minor repairs.

“We don’t have an unlimited budget,” he explains.

The shop can print every-

thing from handouts for the parks department to plans for the engineering department to vehicle wraps to the full-colour banners that hang near the Shadbolt Centre on Canada Way, he says.

There are colour copiers, a 36-inch-wide printer, binding, laminating and collating equipment, and a large format printer.

The shop just printed a large image for the RCMP detachment of one of the Three Sergeants, going up in the Burnaby detachment, which are replacing the much older prints currently on display, he says.

The cost of a similar job at a private print shop would be about $7 per square foot, while the in-house shop can keep costs low at $2.50 per square foot, Karanasos explains.

The shop has to keep costs low and equipment up-to-date, so that city departments continue to prefer using the shop to an outside provider, he adds.

Karanasos isn’t worried that the shift at city hall to reduce paper use will have an effect on the shop, as most of what it prints is informational handouts and posters for the community. www.twitter.com/janayafe

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A lifetime in education HERE & NOW

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e’s worked 37 years in public education, and Elliott Grieve is ready for retirement. Grieve is the Burnaby school district’s associate superintendent and one of the key behindthe-scenes staff members.

“Elliott has made an extraordinary contribution to our district and to the ideals of a caring and compassionate public education system,” said school board chair Larry Hayes.

“He has continually gone above and beyond in his dedication to his work, especially with some of our most vulnerable students and families.”

Superintendent Claudio Morelli said the district will miss Grieve’s wise counsel, his commitment to social justice and his wry sense of humour.

“We wish him a long and happy retirement and on behalf of the district, I thank him for his outstanding service,” he said.

In 1995, Grieve was named Canada’s Professional Community Educator of the Year for his leadership in developing community schools in Burnaby and B.C.

Making music

Alpha Secondary students can now get their hands on some musical instruments, thanks to the Music B.C. Charitable Foundation and a Vancouver radio station.

Alpha students got woodwind and brass instruments, donated through a drive spearheaded by SHORE 104.3 FM. The radio station called on listeners to donate their gently used instruments to the program for reuse by students.

On Feb. 23, representatives from the station delivered two electric guitars, two guitar amplifiers, five flutes, three clarinets, two trumpets, one saxophone, one trombone and an electric keyboard.

“As soon as we showed up, we met all the students,” said the station’s Billy Nadorozny. “The kids were just so excited.”

A couple grabbed the electric guitars and rushed to plug them in and test them out, he added.

“It was really cool to see their faces light up.

Some of the kids who can’t afford to buy instruments will now have an opportunity to join the band class,” Nadorozny said.

The program is accepting donations on an ongoing basis, so if you’ve got a long-neglected violin or flute in your closet, consider passing it off to students who can put it to good use. Drop off instruments at any Long & McQuade location in B.C. or at the radio station’s office at 225 West Eighth Ave. in Vancouver.

Auction items?

Burnaby Family Life is gearing up to celebrate 40 years of helping local people with a gala dinner on Saturday, March 5. Executive director Jeanne Fike is expecting a sold-out event, but the non-profit organization is appealing to the community for donations for a silent auction.

They are looking for gift certificates, gift baskets, bottles of wine, weekend getaway packages and restaurant certificates.

Donors get charitable tax receipts and recognition at an event that’s expected to draw

Burnaby’s leaders and philanthropists. Burnaby Family Life runs a variety of programs, from helping teen moms to counselling sexual abuse survivors. For more, visit www.burnaby familylife.org. To donate auction items, contact the office at 604-659-2200.

Book launch

We recently ran a story profiling local resident John Mills, the man who went from being illiterate and living on the streets to publishing his own book and studying for a psychology degree – all through pure perseverance.

On March 12, at 2 p.m.

Mills will be launching his book, I Could and I Did, at the Metrotown branch of the Burnaby Public Library. The event starts at 2 p.m., and Literacy Now Burnaby will be there to give a brief overview of resources for adult learners. For more information, visit www.bpl.bc.ca.

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The panel will be followed by an opportunity to mingle with fellow business attendees as you enjoy organic beer and great catering.

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Chris Corps: BSc MRICS, Asset Strategics Ltd. Chris Corps is one of the initiating authors of a study on Resources from Waste, which spurred the province’s policy change towards resource recovery.

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Motown fundraiser set A Burnaby singer will be part of the lineup when the Shooting Stars Foundation presents its Motown Meltdown event on March 26.

Alita Dupray takes to the stage as part of a jam-packed lineup for the fundraiser, happening at the Commodore Ballroom. Burnaby’s David Sinclair is the musical director.

Proceeds benefit the Shooting Stars Foundation in its work to help people living with HIV and AIDS. Tickets are $30 in advance, available at www.ticketmaster.ca.

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It’s not unusual for couples to spend more than $20,000 on their wedding. nately, the bride and groom may face an overwhelming debt load when the honeymoon is over.

Will you open a joint bank account?

Who will pay the bills? Should you combine your investments?

Address these questions immediately.

Four tips to ensure financial and marital bliss long after the wedding day are:

Emergency savings can provide security if unforeseen expenses such as unemployment or health problems occur. Maximize your savings with a TaxFree Savings Account (TFSA). Investors can contribute up to $5,000 annually and gains are tax-free.

1. Practice financial fidelity Spend time figuring out your combined financial picture.

Talk about spending habits and determine your shared savings and debt.

4. Review your plan

“Make paying off your wedding debt a priority so that it doesn’t linger for years,” says Liz Lunney, senior vice president, Fiduciary Trust Company of Canada.

Life events will change your goals and spending habits. If you are buying a house or having children, you need to revise your budget, cover insurance needs, contribute more to savings and ensure that your plan still meets your goals.

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2. Get professional advice A financial advisor can help you and your spouse determine your goals and build a longterm plan. It’s important to review assets, liabilities, investments and retirement savings.

More information on financial planning is available at fiduciarytrust.ca.

1. Skip the dinner and have a party. Many couples are choosing to elope. One way to celebrate when you return home is to have a cocktail reception at someone’s house.

2. The early bird saves money. If you’re booking a venue, try having the wedding in off-season or on a Friday or Sunday. Also watch for sales. www.

“Financial compromises will have to be made to ensure you will be able to pay for expenses and save for your future,” added Ms. Lunney.

3. Something old, something borrowed, something creative. Borrow from family and friends, or rent what you need. Create your invitations or flower arrangements Additional information on saving for your future is available at www.franklintempleton.ca. – (NC)

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Centrepieces. Put on your creative hat and use natural materials like pinecones, decorative stones, seashells, willow branches, fruit, or flowers to arrange a display.

Bonbonnières. Impractical wedding trinkets either wind up in the trash or untouched on a dusty shelf. Instead, make a charitable donation as a wonderful way to help others while honouring your guests. Purchase eco-friendly gifts like fruit trees, a rainwater-harvesting tank, a hand-dug well, or a fuel-efficient cooking stove from charities like Christian Children’s Fund of Canada (www.ccfcanada.ca/Gifts).

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Though we consume our energies in pursuit of it, we are often disappointed when we get what we want.

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Mr. Young is a halfhour comedy centring on the life of Adam Young, a child prodigy who went to university at age nine and, at 14, is ready to enter the workforce as a high school science teacher.

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Nordic Art and Photography Show, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Scandinavian Community Centre, 6540 Thomas St. Antiques Show & Tell, at the Burnaby Village Museum, 1 to 3 p.m. $9 admission fee.

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Dear Tom and Ray: For as long as I can remember, my dad has known the answer to everything practical; he’s not the guy to talk to about matters of the heart, but for anything else he remains my go-to guy – with one exception. I can recall sitting between my parents in the relative safety of the front seat of our Vega, quizzing my dad about car stuff and asking a question that has remained unanswered for 35 years now: What happens if you press the brake and the accelerator at the same time? When I asked him, he said, “Well, it wouldn’t be good, I can tell you that,” and wouldn’t elaborate. Throughout the years, I have asked him again, and asked my male friends, boyfriends and even the jerk I

was married to the same question, only to be told variations on the same theme: “Well, I don’t know, but it wouldn’t be good.” Fast-forward to the present.

A couple of weeks ago my 13-year-old daughter asked me what would happen if the brake and accelerator were pressed at the same time, and I had to confess my ignorance.

However, I did promise her that this cycle of ignorance would end with her. Being a very bright child, she suggested that I ask you guys, and so I am doing just that: Would you please tell me (bearing in mind that it wouldn’t be good) what would happen if I stepped on the gas and brake simultaneously? We thank you in advance.

– Anthea and Rachel Miller TOM: Well, it wouldn’t be good, I can tell you that!

RAY: Actually, we do it all the time in the garage.

If you plant your foot on the brake hard enough and then step on the gas, you are mimicking a situation in which there’s a load on the engine (a load means

the engine is working to move the car).

TOM: And there are situations in which it’s helpful for us to see what happens when the engine is under load.

RAY: For instance, there are things called motor mounts that hold the engine in place. If we suspect that a car has a broken motor mount, we can check by putting a load on the engine and seeing how much the engine moves.

Now, when we step on the gas and brake simultaneously, we do it for only a few seconds. And if you do that and your foot is absolutely planted on the brake, nothing will happen. The brakes don’t care. And the engine and transmission think they’re working to move the car, so they don’t care.

TOM: But if you do it for a much longer time, you might damage the automatic transmission’s torque converter.

RAY: Right. When you’re at idle, the torque converter spins slowly in

transmission fluid. But if you make it spin quickly, without allowing the fluid to transmit power to the wheels, you could damage the torque converter.

Or, at the very least, you’ll overheat and degrade the transmission fluid, which will shorten the life of the transmission.

TOM: And that wouldn’t

be good.

RAY: So that’s what happens if you step on the brake hard enough to keep the car from moving. What if you let up on the brake a bit, and allow the car to move while stepping on both pedals? Or engage the brake when you’re already moving and stepping on the gas? Then you risk

overheating your brakes.

TOM: Right. When brakes overheat, the brake fluid can boil. And boiling brake fluid doesn’t work, so you’d have no way of stopping the car. And what can we say about that?

RAY: All together now: It wouldn’t be good.

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32 Podium expecations 33 Rebel girls win again

33 Peewees to Tier 4 B.C.s

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Lucky LaLeggia wins double honour Tom Berridge sports editor

Joey LaLeggia of Burnaby considers himself a lucky man.

The 18-year-old Penticton Vees defenceman is leading all B.C. Hockey League blueliners for a second straight season in assists and total scoring.

On Tuesday, LaLeggia was handed a double honour by the junior A hockey league, named both the Interior conference top defenceman and most valuable player.

“I’ve been lucky enough to play on great teams. It’s given me the opportunity to be successful and to be surrounded by great players,” LaLeggia said in a telephone interview Wednesday.

LaLeggia is currently fifth in overall BCHL scoring with 20 goals and a league-high 62 assists. He is the only teenager among the top-nine scorers in the league.

Last season, LaLeggia led all D-men as a rookie in assists and points.

He also played for Canada West at the World Junior A Challenge, where the regional B.C./Alberta side placed fourth overall.

Laleggia has committed

Knights dodge AA bullet Tom Berridge

sports editor

Photo courtesy of Shawn Zacharias/Penticton Vees Junior A Hockey

Award winner: Second-year junior Joey LaLeggia won both B.C. Hockey League Interior conference top defenceman and MVP honours Tuesday.

to play NCAA Division I hockey on scholarship at the University of Denver in September.

In two previous seasons in the B.C. major midget hockey league, the former Northwest Giant tallied 95 total points, helping the

Burnaby-based club to the regional championship game against the Calgary Buffalos.

“I’ve been working really hard with my hockey all my life,” said LaLeggia.

He credits his former major midget coach, Jon

Calvano, now head coach of the Coquitlam Express, with his development. “(Calvano) really built me for junior hockey,” LaLeggia said. “He gave me a lot of opportunities no coaches ever had before. He really believed

in me.”

LaLeggia is getting that same kind of support in Penticton from his new head coach Fred Harbinson and defensive assistant coach Michael Hengen.

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No wrongdoing found in coach’s complaint Tom Berridge

sports editor

A Burnaby School District investigation found no evidence of recruiting violations by boys’ basketball coaches at Burnaby South Secondary.

School District 41 assistant superintendent Kevin Kaardal confirmed the results of his inquiry Wednesday into a complaint

of a recruiting violation filed by Byrne Creek senior boys’ head coach Wayne Best last week.

“There is just no evidence that there was a breach of B.C. School Sports and its regulations,” Kaardal told the NOW after reporting his findings to the school trustee meeting on Tuesday. “In fact, the evidence is actually contrary to that.”

The unofficial complaint was

never signed by the principal at Byrne Creek and therefore could not be ruled on by B.C. School Sports.

The school district then stepped in and conducted its own internal investigation of every statement made in the complaint, said Kaardal.

The complaint named four Burnaby South coaches with encouraging more than 20 stu-

dent/athletes to come to the school team before the Grade 10 transfer deadline.

Kaardal said he carried out a thorough investigation, interviewing coaches, players, parents and administration personnel from both schools. Even students who had transferred to the school but had not played basketball, and a Complaint Page 33

Someone up there likes the St. Thomas More Knights.

The top-seeded Knights escaped a semifinal scare from rival St. Patrick’s Celtics to make it to the final of the Lower Mainland AA boys’ basketball champioinships.

With defeat staring the host school in the face, senior A.J. Imperial came off the bench and calmly stroked a pair of free throws with 1.9 seconds left on the clock to give STM a 69-68 overtime win the Vancouver independent Wednesday.

“It’s unbelievable we came back,” said Imperial after being mobbed by his teammates. “I thought this was (St. Pat;s) best performance of all.”

STM looked like it was in control of the game, jumping out to a 21-12 lead early in the second quarter.

But St. Pat’s, led by a 29point outing from Jarren Bado, clawed its way back into the game and led for much of the second half.

Chance also came into play in the final outcome for the lucky Knights.

With less than two minutes to play in regulation play and leading 55-53, a St. Pat’s shooter missed three consecutive free throws.

STM guard Denzel Laguerta tied the game with two-for-two from the charity stripe to force overtime.

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Burnaby expects to be on provincial mat podium Tom Berridge

sports editor

Burnaby Central and Burnaby South are both favourites to be on the medal podium at the B.C. high school wrestling championships in Abbotsford this weekend.

Central, the two-time defending boys’ champion, will be hard pressed to make it three B.C. titles in a row this time around against Surrey’s Guildford Park, boys’ runner-up for the past two seasons, and host school W.J. Mouat.

But brothers Parm and Amir Dhesi are the favourites to make the championship final at 110 kilograms and all-Central affair, while medal hopeful Saheel Khan was petitioned in at 90 kg.

Another petitioned wrestler, Cedric Bihis, has his work cut out for him to medal in a competitive

51 kg weight class that contains South’s Melvin Arciaga, a second-place finisher at the regional qualifier last week.

Grade 9 Central wrestler Saekwon Brown won the Lower Fraser Valley title at 38 kg and is also a medal contender.

Juvenile teammate Arsh Chugh placed fourth at last year’s B.C. championship.

He’ll be wrestling at 41 kg this time around.

“I think we’ll place six of the boys,” said Central coach Gianni Buono. “There was only one time I went in confident and I lost. In the glory years, we were running away with it. We’ll be in the running. I don’t think people can count us out, but it will be close.”

At South, coach Danny Einhorn has put together a small, but technically sound boys’ team that finished third behind Terry

Fox and St. Thomas More in the qualifier.

Arciaga is a definite medal threat, as is Adib Jaber at 54 kg, who has made a big improvement in his second year of wrestling at South, said Einhorn.

Regional champion Abdullah Saib is also expected to contest at 48 kg, after moving up from 41 kg last year, where he placed third overall.

Junior Andrew Warren followed up on his earlier Western age class title by winning the provincial qualifier at 66 kg.

STM’s best bet at the provincials might be Joshua Punzo, a runner-up at 70 kg.

The Burnaby independent won the girls’ team title.

Clarisse Dos Santos was STM’s lone champion at 47 kg. Marisa Freitas was runner-up at 54 kg.

Midget Giants increase league lead The Northwest Giants put more distance between themselves and the rest of the pack in B.C. major midget hockey.

The Giants took three of four points from the Okanagan Rockets in last week’s two-game series, but it provided a sevenpoint cushion over the second-place Valley West Hawks.

The Hawks managed just a 3-3 draw against the lowly Kootenay Ice last week, while third-place Cariboo Cougars

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Hockey: Size no issue

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL

Rebel girls win again The Burnaby South Rebels won a second game at the AAA girls’ Crehan Cup basketball tournament.

The senior Rebels defeated McMath 71-45 in their third-round matchup at Steveston-London Secondary on Tuesday.

Stephanie Labbe led the Rebels with a double-double, scoring 15 points while adding 10 rebounds.

Mona Saib and Desiree Lister both netted a dozen points, while Pavneet Brar added 10.

Byrne Creek reached the end of the line at the girls’ Lower Mainland championships, losing 69-47 to Point Grey in another consolation round game.

Evangeli Anteros led Byrne Creek with 31 points and 16 rebounds.

South faced Carson Graham Thursday (after NOW deadlines).

In opening day play at the AAA boys’ Lower Mainland championships, Byrne Creek easily handled Winston Churchill 79-50 at home on Wednesday.

Kennedy George led the ’Dogs with 23 points.

Marvin Edralin chipped in with a dozen points.

Byrne Creek faced No. 4ranked Vancouver College on Thursday (after NOW deadlines).

The New Westminster Hyacks lost 87-51 to Kitsilano in another firstround matchup.

Knights: To AA final continued from page 31

again had an opportunity to put the Knights away with a man on the foul line and leading 66-62 with less than a minute to play.

Bado missed both single-pointers and STM high scorer Karsten Harder made a three-point play to bring the Knights to within a single point. Harder finished with 15 points, including 11 in the second half.

Andrew Morris chipped in with 13 points, while Ben Hieltjes added 11 for the Knights.

STM met Hugh Boyd in the AA final on Thursday (after NOW deadlines).

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Ring leader: Jaiden Leong takes a shot on goal in a recent Burnaby/New Westminster under-9 ringette game against Coquitlam/Port Moody.

Complaint: Move on continued from page 31

number of club players from the South Burnaby Metro Club Eagles basketball program were questioned.

South head coach Greg Matic told the NOW Kaardal had informed him that the district was taking the allegations seriously.

“I felt very comfortable at the level (Kaardal) was pursuing this,” said a vindicated Matic. “If I did anything wrong, there should have been consequences.”

But Kaardal was clear in his findings. “I think the case is closed for now,” he said.

The complainant coach said it was time to “keep moving on.”

“It raises awareness at the bare minimum,” said Best.

He says Harbinson has put him on the ice in key situations, while Hengen has helped round out his defensive game.

“Confidence is huge for any hockey player. When you have a coach behind you, believing in you, it’s huge for any player,” LaLeggia said.

At 5-10 and just 180 pounds, LaLeggia is considered small by defenceman standards. Last year, he was overlooked in his first NHL draft year opportunity.

“Every player has something to work on. I had to work on my defensive game. I wanted to be stronger,” said LaLeggia, who went to Twist Conditioning in North Vancouver for help. “It’s always been my goal to not let my size hold me back anymore, and I keep working towards that.”

LaLeggia has also a team goal to accomplish with the Vees before stepping up to his next hockey challenge at Denver.

That begins with the Vees’ first-round playoff series against the Quesnel Millionaires.

“It’s our goal to win a national championship.

Wednesday is the first step towards accomplishing that,” he said.

Peewees to provincials The Burnaby Winter Club peewee A4 hockey team is off to the provincial championships in Chetwynd.

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The first two games were split.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS Obituaries

LONGVA, Mavis 1927-2011

Born in Manchester, England on March 18, 1927. Mavis passed away peacefully at the age of 83 on Sunday, February 20, 2011, Normanna Care Home, Burnaby. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband, Odd, of 63 years, her three children, Karen (Lach), Carl (Susan) and Kathy (Calvin), six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Mavis’s greatest joy was looking after her family and caring for her home. Her love of antiques inspired her to open The Blue Rooster Antique Store, New Westminster, when she was in her late 40’s. Mavis and Odd spent 15 happy years running their shop. Friends and family are invited to a memorial service on Tuesday, March 1, 2011 at 2pm at ColumbiaBowell Chapel, 219-Sixth Street, New Westminster. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Alzheimer’s Society of B.C. in Mavis’s memory would be appreciated.

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Edna Lillian (Moore) Anderson

December 3, 1918 – February 23, 2011

EdnaAnderson spent most of her 92 years giving back to her family, her friends and the community of Queensborough and city of New Westminster. Edna was known as the “Queen of Queensborough” and was well respected for her love of learning and sharing her many talents of writing, poetry, music and the arts with all around her.

She is predeceased by her husband Clarence, her father and mother Albert and Annabella Moore, her aunt Peggy and her dear cousin Robert in Dundee Scotland . She will be forever remembered by her family, the De Paoli’s and her many, many friends.

Edna was a life long volunteer giving back to her community beginning with teaching new immigrants to read and write and integrate with their new home. Edna was very active in the New Westminster Symphony playing the violin and being involved in many events to support the Symphony.

She continued her volunteer work in many areas including leading the Dunwood Singers, a group of seniors, who sang in many forums including city events and seniors homes and being President of the Dolls of Yesteryear Club which supported a Women’s Emergency Shelter.

Edna was very active in the Queensborough community participating and sharing her knowledge of history, dolls and crafts with the elementary students at Queensborough school. Edna also participated actively as a member and president of both the Queensborough Special Program committee and the Old Age Pensioners Association. Edna was also instrumental in a number of projects to ensure that the history of Queensborough would be known for generations to come including an historical compilation and presentation of over 500 slides showing the life and times of Queensborough and New Westminster, the Queensborough Community Centre Historical Mural Millenium Project and four historical collages with over 1000 pictures depicting the people and history of Queensborough.

Edna was also very active in the New Westminster Historical Society as SPACE both a volunteer at Irving House and the historical archives. Through Edna’s storytelling she wasBOOKING able to bring the early 1900’s to life for visitors to Irving House. Edna was also a Silvanna avid writer and poet having For: Mameli, published five books including “Queensborough Memories”, “Elizabeth Irving” and a “Rhyme Rep: of Time”.VMcGinnis Edna just completed her seventh book titled “Queensborough Ad#: Stories” 1297842 depicting her eighty years of life in Queensborough. Edna also set up a annual bursary for a Grade 12 student from Queensborough who plans to pursue an education degree at university.

Edna spent almost 90 years in her childhood home in Queensbororugh, creating an award winning garden with dahlias that were loved by all who passed by. Edna spent her last years at Royal City Manor continuing to give back participating in special events, contributing poems to the newsletter, and helping her fellow residents.

As a writer, poet, teacher and model citizen Edna was the Poet Laureate Emeritus for New Westminster, Citizen of the Year of New Westminster, recipient of the Govenor General’s Millennium Medal and Queen’s Jubilee Medal and was awarded a honorary high school diploma from the New Westminster Secondary School and an educational degree from Simon Fraser University.

We would like to thank the staff at Royal City Manor for their dedicated caring and compassion and everyone who has contributed to making Edna’s life so full of achievement.

A celebration of Edna’s life and reception will be held on February 26th at 10:00 am at Columbia-Bowell Chapel, 219 Sixth St. New Westminster.

Those wishing to contribute to Edna’s teaching legacy may contribute to the Edna Anderson Bursary Fund through the New Westminster Secondary School (smcmillan@sd40.bc.ca)

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LIDDICOAT, Burrow, Alfred Morgan Edward ‘‘Ted’’ April 25, 1921 - Feb. 21, 2011

Born much February 1926 in New With love3,and sadness Westminster, BC.passing Passed we announce the of away February 22, 2011 in Alfred.

He will be greatly New Westminster, BC. He is missed by his daughter lovingly remembered by his Marilyn (Dennis) and his brother Art(Nancy) Burrow, grandchildren Megan niece and nephew Tracy Burrow, Jeremy.

He willDill,alsogrand be Judy (Stewart) missed by his nephews and grand sisters nieces Frances and Marina Freda Burrow (Bert) Joshua and and Rachel and Ethan Dill. and his brother Art (May).

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Aprilwas 25, a1921 Feb.supporter 21, 2011 Ted long- time of the New Westminster With much love and sadness Salmonbellies Lacrosse Club we announce the passing of and regularly attended games Alfred.

He will be greatly for 65 years. missed by his daughter A Memorial Serviceand will his be Marilyn (Dennis) held Wednesday, March 2, grandchildren Megan and 2011 at 1:00 pm at Knox Jeremy.

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Lost & Found

FOUND BICYCLE nr Connaught Heights Elem., New West on Feb 17th. Call to ID. 778-397-5658

Sandman Inn 180 West Georgia St Date: April 10th Doors Open: 3:30 pm Reserve Your Seat Call Jane at 604-922-0612 or Register Online at www.welcomewagon.ca Sponsor tables still available call Bonnie 604-612-1096

Grey Fluffy Cat missing since Sunday Feb 20 in Forrest Grove area. (1.5 yrs old, all grey, female, tatoo, friendly. Reward. Family missed! ♥ Call 604-422-0082

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We provide: • Ongoing personal support & coaching from an employment counsellor.

• Successful job search strategies & interview techniques.

Our services are free: To register please call

604-876-4429 Vancouver

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Drivers

RTL-WESTCAN HAS OPENINGS for seasonal, rotational and full-time Professional Truck Drivers to join our teams in various Western Canada locations. Minimum 2 years Class 1 experience. B-train experience/Extended trailer length experience. Liquid or dry bulk product experience is an asset. Clean driving/criminal record. Pre-employment medical/ substance testing. We offer: $1,400 weekly guarantee, Travel to/from employment location, Good Operations Bonus, Returning Bonus and more!

Candidates for all positions apply online at www.westcanbulk.ca under the Join our Team section.

Alternatively, e-mail careers@westcanbulk.ca or phone 1.888.WBT.HIRE for further details. Committed to the Principles of Employment Equity.

General Employment

VANCOUVER’S LARGEST Lawn and Property Maintenance Company pays $120-$360 DAILY for outdoor Spring/Summer work.

Hiring honest, competitive, and energetic individuals to fill our various 2011 positions.

Apply online @ www.propertystarsjobs.com

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Singles Social Club • 50+ yrs. www.NorthShoreGroup.ca Info • Evenings • 604-987-2355

To Book Your AD in the Now Classifieds CALL 604-444-3000

• Use this space for reference …as you browse the classifieds

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General Employment

Become a Registered Personal Trainer. Earn up to $70/hr.

Government Financial Aid may be available. Hilltop 604-930-8377 See our ad in todays paper under Education.

Programs start monthly

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LABORATORY ASSISTANT Acme Analytical Laboratories (Vancouver), a premier BC mining laboratory, is looking to fill various Laboratory Assistant positions in Vancouver. Must be able to handle up to 40 lbs as some heavy manual labor may be required. Experience in a lab environment an asset but training will be provided.

Starting wage of approximately $12 (combination of base hourly rate and daily production bonus).

Detailed descriptions of the various positions are available on Acme’s website:

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Interested parties should submit resume and cover letter by email as instructed on the website.

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Office Personnel

Receptionist F/T

F/T Receptionist position available with professional engineering company in Burnaby. Successful candidates will have a strong command of English, excellent grammar and proofreading skills and a strong attention to detail.We are looking for a self-motivated individual who is also a team player with the ability to meet deadlines. We offer a positive environment and competitive pay.

To apply and for more information visit:

www.jrsengineering.com We appreciate your interest, however, only those considered for interviews will be contacted.

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Teachers/ Instructors

NORTH STAR Montessori Elem. hiring Early Childhood Educator BA/AMI/ECE/IST/1st Aid Cert.

Req’d. Min. 1 yr of exp. as a head teacher. $34k/year. Fax: 604-980-1805

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Trades/Technical

Langley Forklift Shop looking for Mechanic. Email: prime7@ telus.net or fax 604-534-3019 LOGGING COMPANY looking for Owner Operator Logging Truck Contractors.

Short log for Mackenzie area.

Fax 250-714-0525 Phone 250-714-1191 ext 225, ben@bcland.com include references and capabilities.

Flynn Canada Ltd. is hiring F/T Flat Roofers Panel/Wall Cladders Glaziers

With 2+ years of experience.

Foreman positions available.

Top industry wages based on experience, medical, dental, overtime pay, RRSP matching with all positions.

Email: mamaranto@flynn.ca or Fax to: 604-531-4026

Employment

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Burnaby NOW • Saturday, February 26, 2011 • A35

FEATURED EMPLOYMENT EDUCATION ROOFING INSTRUCTOR

CUSTOMER SERVICE REP

The Roofing Contractors association of BC (RCABC) is currently seeking a Permanent, Full-time Roofing Instructor at our Langley, BC campus.

The ideal candidate will be a dynamic individual, fully certified in the Roofing trade, with relevant and current work experience in both the commercial and residential sectors. This person will have a diverse industry background, leadership qualities, good interpersonal and communication skills, a working knowledge of computers and be well organized. Previous teaching experience would be an asset. The Provincial Instructor Diploma is preferred but may accept commitment to complete PID program in specified time.

For full list of qualifications and complete job description please contact the Training Manager by e-mail only at scaldwell@rcabc.org.

To apply submit a complete resume outlining your education, qualifications, skills and abilities along with references to the above e-mail address. We offer a progressive work environment, a collaborative culture and a competitive compensation and benefits package.

Apex Aluminum extrusions is looking for a customer service rep who will be responsible for responding to customer inquires, taking and processing orders and ensuring that any problems customers are experiencing are resolved. Qualifications, minimum one year experience in metals industry. Experience using MS Office and specialized software. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to calculate figures and amounts. Ability to solve practical problems in situations where only limited standardization exists.

To apply, please email or fax your resume and a cover letter outlining why you believe you are a good Customer Service Representative.

By email: bill@apexextrusions.ca • By Fax: 604-882-3517 Attention Bill • Do not phone about this position.

EDUCATION CAREER COACH

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Go with Strengths

Let’s face it – there are high expectations at work and in society regarding our performance, professionalism, output and activities. It seems I’m supposed to be a highoutput, multi-tasking entrepreneurial networker, who’s upto-date on the latest advances in technology and trends Gregg Taylor in my sector, while also managing my many relationships and arriving at meetings on time. Whew!

The reality is that I don’t do everything equally well. It seems that the harshest judge of my abilities, or missing abilities, is me. I want to do everything well but reality is, I’m not ‘good’ at everything. We humans are miraculous beings with amazing capabilities. But the phrase “I’m only human” also applies here, referring to the humility that comes from having, and admitting to, limitations.

Like the flip side of a coin, I have weaknesses that work in tandem with my strengths. My ability to retain and focus on details is also a weakness when I lose sight of the big picture. My entrepreneurial ability to see opportunities and create business ideas can also result in a fragmented business as I try to tackle too many projects at once. I also have weaknesses that stand on their own, like my lack of artistic drawing skills, or my instant overwhelm at complex math calculations.

In his book titled 'Go Put Your Strengths to Work', Marcus Buckingham makes the bold assertion that we should stop worrying about and focusing on our weaknesses. Instead he contends that we should spend our efforts and energy building on our strengths. Why spend all our energy identifying, thinking about, and working on our weak points, when we can experience far greater and faster results building on our natural gifts and strengths?

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Driving Lessons

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Education

Hilltop Academy 604-930-8377 Enter to win FREE TUITION for March class!!

Become a Registered Personal Trainer

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Education

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• Government Financial Aid may be available.

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Visit us at www.roadsmarttraining.com For further information or to register, contact 604-881-2111

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TRUTH IN ''EMPLOYMENT'' ADVERTISING Postmedia Community Publishing makes every effort to ensure you are responding to a reputable and legitimate job opportunity. If you suspect that an ad to which you have responded is misleading, here are some hints to remember.

Legitimate employers do not ask for money as part of the application process; do not send money; do not give any credit card information; or call a 900 number in order to respond to an employment ad.

Job opportunity ads are salary based and do not require an investment.

If you have responded to an ad which you believe to be misleading please call the Better Business Bureau at 604-682-2711, Monday to Friday, 9am - 3pm or email inquiries@bbbvan.org and they will investigate.

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Furniture

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Plants & Trees

CEDAR HEDGING $1.00/foot& up. Dug in ready, installation & delivery avail 604-795-1999. Now is the best time for planting!

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HORSE STALL IN SQUAMISH If you really want to spend time in nature with your horse by the Cheakamus River or close to Starvation Lake then board your darling at Ce-dar Farm in Paradise Valley. Approx 50 mins from the North Shore. Individual stall avail immed $475 mth, boarding incls feeding & cleaning 3 times daily. Ferrier & Vet visits extra.

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Spaces avail. for 3-5 yrs. old Fully Qualified ECE Teachers Licensed over 25 years Open from 7:30am to 6pm

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Dogs

Daycare Centres

OAK BAY MONTESSORI LICENSED CHILDCARE established 1985

Ages 3 - 5 yrs, Open 7:30am • Full Time Daycare • Morning Preschool Edmonds/Imperial/Highgate Burnanby

604 - 525-6458

Preschools/ Kindergarten

Precious Minds

Montessori School 1630 Edinburgh St., New West.

• Ages 2½ - 6 Years Old • Preschool & Kindergarten • Full Montessori Curriculum

604.516.7777

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Preschools/ Kindergarten

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Foster homes urgently req’d for rescued, abandoned & neglected dogs. Many breeds. www. abetterlifedogrescue.com

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Preschools/ Kindergarten

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Summer Program & Sept

Call 778 397-0191

Buying? Selling?

Just Looking?

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Cancer June 21-July 22: March – and especially Thursday to Saturday this week – emphasizes gentle love and understanding, legal affairs, far travel, intellectual,cultural and educational matters.Because this is a time of love (and legalities) relationships loom significantly Sunday (unsuccessful, say no) and Monday (successful, say yes). Life’s depths, finances, mutually owned resources, intimacy, research, dreams, sexual urges – any or all glide in midweek through March. All’s smooth here, minor progress is easy. You might start a new travel, legal, publishing, or educational project Thursday onward.

Leo July 23-Aug. 22: The accent lies, all March, on mysteries, research, detective work, dreams, hidden meanings, and the “unseen” connections between people, intimacy, sexual urges, on finances, investments, settlements, funding, lifestyle changes, health factors and diagnosis. A lot to think about, but let your thinking be intuitive, let your subconscious take over, especially Thursday to Saturday, when these deep things are highlighted.A legal, educational or travel matter might take an unexpected turn.

Tackle chores Sunday/Monday. Agreements favoured Tuesday/Wednesday – affectionate meetings loom!

Virgo Aug. 23-Sept. 22: The weeks ahead feature exciting meetings, relationships, relocation possibilities, agreements and arguments, challenges and opportunities – this Thursday to Saturday highlights these, and might trigger a new bond or open a new door. (Yes, step through!) Romance, beauty, pleasure and exciting risk call Sunday (poor results) and Monday (good results). Take a chance, approach someone who attracts you. Tackle chores and health concerns Tuesday/Wednesday – good luck and grace affect this area now to late March. You might be inexplicably excited by someone Thursday – or by an investment.

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Metaphysical

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Mind,Body&Soul

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BOXER PUPS CKC reg’d, Ready Now, Fawn & White, Exc Pedigree, $900, 604-302-5052

Tim Stephens' Astral Reflections Aries March 21 - April 19: Be ambitious Sunday/ Monday – but don’t seek co-operation before Sunday eve. Happiness, friends, flirtations and entertainment, hopes and wishes (especially about money and partnership) fill Tuesday/Wednesday – or they would, if you weren’t so tired. But the glimmers of all these are true, and they’ll grow as March progresses. Soon, very soon, an “explosion” of gratifying and intriguing events will occur in this area of friends and hopes.

Retreat, rest, contemplate, plan and interact with government, institutions and “head office” – all is smooth, successful. A new plan emerges.

Taurus April 20-May 20: These weeks hold happiness – especially this Thursday to Saturday. A dream comes true, friends gather ‘round, optimism fills you, and the horizon lifts to exciting new prospects! (Don’t expect huge popularity before June: the friends you gather will tend to be old faithful ones, especially males.) Wisdom, gentle love, legal affairs, far travel, intellectual and cultural involvements draw you Sunday (caution) and Monday (sweet luck). Get ambitious Tuesday/Wednesday: these days offer a good, productive start to a weeks-long phase that can promote you, or bring praise from higher-ups.

Gemini May 21-June 20: Be ambitious these weeks, especially Thursday-Saturday. Higher-ups are impatient, critical – yet they might make a wish come true! Until June, you’re blessed with general good fortune, especially with friends, light romance, and in progressing toward a bright future. This is the time to wish and hope, Gemini! (A wish now gets answered in 16-28 months.) Mysteries, finances, sexual longings arise unluckily Sunday, luckily Monday. Intellectual, legal and travel affairs, gentle love, understanding and cultural involvements flow nicely Tuesday/Wednesday – they’ll be lucky all March.

Dogs

PUREBRED LAB puppies Born Dec 25, 2010, 1st shots, dewormed, vet checked. black golden & blond. $550-$650. phone 604-308-4401 or 604-850-9690

Wanted to Buy

COLLECTOR BUYING: Old toys, postcards, militaria, steamship, railway, hotel items, antiques & collectibles, 604-313-5479

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Cats

CATS for ADOPTION Royal City Humane Society.

604-524-6447 www.rchs.bc.ca

CHILDREN Childcare Available

Boarding

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Pet Services

CARPET RESTORATION/CLEANING Stain & Pet’s Odor Specialist Guaranteed Winter Special 15% OFF 604-536-7627 www.Emerald.ChemDry.ca

Cares!

The Burnaby Now and New West Record have partnered with the BC SPCA to encourage responsible pet guardianship and the humane treatment of animals. Before purchasing a new puppy, ensure the seller has provided excellent care and treatment of the animal and the breeding parents. For a complete guide to finding a reputable breeder and other considerations when acquiring a new pet, visit spca.bc.ca.

TAX TIME

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Accounting/ Bookkeeping

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Accounting/ Bookkeeping

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Small Business & Personal Taxes

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• Fast, Accurate, Friendly • Year-Round Service • Accounting & Bookkeeping • Instant Tax Refund • US Tax & Corporate Tax • Monday-Saturday – 9am-7pm Office Locations:

Burnaby: 4331 Hastings Street, Burnaby V4N 1L6 604-293-1335 New West: 436 - 12th Street, New Westminster V3M 4H8 604-517-5474

Call: 1-866-871-1040

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Libra Sept. 23-Oct. 22: The emphasis lies on work, health, machinery, “necessity,” and the wellbeing of your dependents, all March, but especially this Thursday to Saturday, when a new project or duty might begin. A “help-mate” relationship might also start – if you want to settle for this rather than wait for or risk chasing a more romantic, passionate link, OK; just be aware – and honest. Focus on home, security Sunday/Monday. Romance, pleasure, speculation and a wee winning streak Tuesday/ Wednesday!

Scorpio Oct. 23-Nov. 21: Romance, joy, pleasure, charming children, creative surges and risk-taking urges, sports and games – these fill the weeks ahead, especially this Thursday to Saturday, when a new love (with a co-worker?) creative work or school program could begin. Do errands, communicate, handle paperwork and busy little tasks Sunday (careful, proceed slowly) and Monday (all’s well). Retreat from the bustling crowd Tuesday/ Wednesday – you need a bit of down-home time, nature, gardening, etc. – this area will be filled with sweetness for a few weeks. A love relationship will “get domestic” or end.

Sagittarius Nov. 22-Dec. 21: Your home, children, property, security and business foundations are emphasized over the three weeks ahead, especially this Thursday to Saturday, when a semi-important project could begin in these areas. (Semi-important because it might have an effect on future love/ romance, or aid your “creative space” or – at the very least, it will soak up the energy that’s making you a bit temperamental on the home front.)

However, do NOT buy (or move into) a new home now through April 1. (Long-term friction – and obstacles to love – would result.) Money caution Sunday – spend Monday.

Feb. 27 - Mar. 5 Capricorn Dec. 22-Jan. 19: The weeks ahead are not supremely important, so you can hang up the stress hat for awhile. Keep busy, do errands, paperwork, communicate, but just glide. Sunday presents you with the same combination of career obstacles and determination that will be around for almost two more years. Monday offers ambitious success. Money’s featured Tuesday/Wednesday – your luck rises in this area until late March. You can splurge on a luxury or two. Begin communicating about or (lightly) researching property now – you might act soon (late April best for the new, earlier for the old.)

Aquarius Jan. 20-Feb. 18: Chase money, buy/sell, seek new lucrative clients, deal with possessions for the few weeks ahead, especially this Thursday to Saturday, when a new project might begin in these areas. Memory, rote learning and sensual attractions are also favoured. Retreat, rest, contemplate what is permitted and what is not, Sunday/Monday. Applies to the law, ethics, etc. Your energy, charm and effectiveness bounce back late Monday night through Wednesday – start significant projects, seek favours, show yourself off. A subtle grace and attractiveness enters you now to late March. Others will notice!

Pisces Feb. 19-March 20: You’re the star of the show this month – especially Thursday to Saturday, when your energy, charisma, effectiveness, leadership qualities and decisiveness make you a winner! Don’t waste this time – use it to start important projects, to impress important people, and to tackle problems you’ve found daunting in the past. Your will power is at a two-year height, especially about money-making and possessions. Your sex appeal soars also, all month!

Gee, what could go wrong? Well, investments for one, sexual explorations, research, power-plays, collusion, secret actions – avoid these. timstephens@shaw.ca • Reading: 416-686-5014

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Legal/Public Notices

5505

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS RE: Estate of GORDON HENRY FREDERICK CARTER, also known as GORDON HENRY FREDRICK CARTER, Deceased Creditors and others having claims against the estate of Gordon Henry Frederick Carter, also known as Gordon Henry Fredrick Carter, deceased, formerly of Burnaby, B.C. are required to send full particulars of such claims to the undersigned, Executors, c/o Cobbett & Cotton Law Corp. #300 - 410 Carleton Avenue, Burnaby, B.C. V5C 6P6, on or before March 21, 2011, after which the estate’s assets will be distributed, having regard only to the claims that have been received.

David Phillip Bastien and The Bank of Nova Scotia Trust Company, Executors

Sun Feb 27, 2-4pm, #207-8717-160th St. 2 BR, 2 yr old condo, 2 full bath. $259,000 Sutton Mala 778-859-4458

6020

Houses - Sale

6020-01

Any Price, Any Location Any Condition. No Fees! No Risk!

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS Re: The Estate of Shirley Molly White, Deceased, formerly of #104 - 7899 - 17th Avenue, Burnaby, British Columbia Creditors and others having claims against the estate of SHIRLEY MOLLY WHITE are hereby notified under section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to the undersigned Executor at #330 - 522 Seventh Street, New Westminster, BC, V3M 5T5 on or before March 28, 2011, after which date the Executor will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the Executor then has notice.

DAVID ALEXANDER DALLAS, Executor CASSADY & COMPANY, Solicitors

Sell your home, only $99. 604-574-5243 Burnaby Highgate 2000sf 4br 3 1/2ba 1/2 duplex w/side suite $779K 418-1002 id5313 Delta Price Reduced studio condo, 19+ complex, pool, park, $99,900 597-8361 id4714 Langley Resort Living updated 1400sf 2br, 2ba gated tnhse $459K 882-3760 id5324 Maple Ridge spotless 947sf 1br condo above snrs cent 55+ $219,900 466-1882 id5262 New Westminster Price Reduced, 555sf 1br condo, view, $164,900 525-8577 id5081 Sry Sullivan Mews ground lvl 1200sf 2br 2ba tnhse, 55+complex $220K 834-6935 id5136 Sry Bear Creek Park Reduced 1440sf rancher, gated 45+ $279,900 597-0616 id5234 S Sry Open House Sun 2-4 15168-19th Ave, Spacious 626sf 1br 1ba 2yr old condo, motivated seller $265,900 961-1525 id5298 Sry Clayton 2yr old beauty 3000sf 6br 3.5ba w/2br bsmt suite $610K 612-9594 id5312 Vanc Mt Pleasant renod w/addition, potential for lg family, $1,079,000 732-0568 id5326

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Apt/Condos

BBY. 2 BR. Priv w/d. Nr Skytrain, SFU & Lougheed Mall. Ns/np. $890+util. Av now. 778-895-0675

BBY, N. Lougheed Mall. 1 BR, 7th floor. U/grd parking, indoor pool, sauna & gym. $985/mo. Avail Mar 1st or Apr 1st. N/s. 604-469-0269

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6508

1BR NEWWEST nr SkyTrain, cats ok, from $795/mo, views, updated, (604)817-3550, www.regencytowers.ca

We Will Take Over Your Payment Until We Sell Your Property. No Fees!

BBY, N. 2 BR, large top flr corner, balc. Quiet bldg. $950/mo incl heat, h/w. Ns/np. 778-834-5552

Call Kristen today (604) 786-4663

www.HomeBuyingCenter.ca

COQ. 3 BR $1,000, 2 BR $900, 1 BR $750, Now/Mar 1, heat, prkg.

778-990-7079 or 604-521-8249

BBY SOUTHPOINT/EDMONDS newer 2 BR + 2 decks (1 lg deck on rooftop + 1 off br), 1st class condo. $1600. 778-896-2707 www.bcforeclosures.com 5 BR home from $19,500 down $1,925/mo. 604-538-8888, Alain @ Sutton WC Realty W. Rock

6020-34

Surrey

#48-15020-66A AVE, SURREY Senior Strata Complex, 55+, 2 BR Cottage, 2 bth, new appls, all reno’d, new roof, storage, $195 maint. per mo. incls elect & heat, $225,000 obo. 604-572-0036

6020-46

Real Estate

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1BDM APT, 1009 3rd Ave, New West, $690 pm, inc H/W & basic cable, No Pets, Ref Req, 1 yr lease, U/G parking avail 604-525-2599

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Apartments & Condos

No Equity/High Pymts/Expired Listing?

www.4pillars.ca

5040

6505

5,000 sq ft U shape Rancher on acreage, 5 BR, 5 bath, totally designer renovated, lrg in door pool w/exercise area. $1,575,000. Lve message at

604-535-8779

6030

Lots & Acreage

ARIZONA BIG beautiful lots $99/mo, $0 down - 0 Interest. Golf Course, Nat’l Parks. 1 hour from Tuscon Int’l Airport. Guaranteed Financing! NO CREDIT CHECK! 1-800-631-8164 code 4040 or www.SunsitesLandRush.com

6050

Out Of Town Property

NORTH of GRAND PRAIRIE, AB 160 acres in the Peace River Region. Great hunters retreat, c/w retirement benefits of $6341.00 annually S.L.R. Approximately 140 acres merchantable timber, remainder open land. Great recreation property. Elk, moose, deer and bear have all been seen on this property. Perfect place for a summer or hunter’s cabin. $168,000. Call 780-567-4801

6508

Apt/Condos

3 BR, Capital Hill, Bby, courtyard unit in family complex, nr elem & high school, shops & transit.

Newly renod, $1150 incls heat, h/w & prkg. Brad 604-377-3183

COQ AUSTIN & BLUE MTN. 1 BR, $750 & Bach $620. Av now.

Incl h/w, Bldg W/D. 778-865-6696

SALISBURY APARTMENT 7111 Salisbury Ave Bby Highgate Lrg 1 BR’s. Rent incl heat & hot water. NS/NP. ★ 604-526-5584

M. RIDGE dwntwn Urbano Complex, 2 br, 2 ba, inste w/d, f/p, 2 ug prkg, nr amen, deck, n/s, n/p, Mar 15. $1100+ utils. Refs. 512-8725

AMBER ROCHESTOR 545 Rochester Ave, Coq

Close to Lougheed Mall, S.F.U. & Transportation. office: 604- 936-3907

AMBER (W)

401 Westview St, Coq Large Units.

Near Lougheed Mall.

Transportation & S.F.U.

1178 Heffley Crescent

As new 1 & den, west facing condo, 5 appls, exercise fac.

Lease & exc ref a must. $1050.

Al Dodimead ACD Realty (604) 521-0311 view this & other properties @ www.acdrealty.com

COTTONWOOD PLAZA 555 Cottonwood Ave, Coq

Large units some with 2nd bathroom or den.

On bus routes, close to S.F.U. & Lougheed Mall.

office: 604- 936-1225

ARBOUR GREENE

JUNIPER COURT

552 Dansey Ave, Coq

Extra Large 2 Bedrooms.

Close to Lougheed Mall & S.F.U.

office: 604- 939-4903 cell: 778- 229-1358 2 BR, $925 February special $525 Heat, hot water, parking.

Available now.

Family living, daycare available.

Near kids’ park, basketball court and Skytrain.

1 BR $750, 3 BR $1100.

No pets.

Whitgift Gardens,

1021 HOWAY ST. NEW WESTMINSTER

415 Westview St, Coq

Close to Lougheed Mall, all Transportation Connections, Schools & S.F.U.

office: 604- 939-8905 cell: 604- 916-0261 KING ALBERT COURT 1300 King Albert, Coq Close to Transportation, Schools & S.F.U.

office: 604-937-7343 cell: 778-848-5993

CALYPSO COURT 1030 - 5th Ave, New West Near Transportation & Douglas College.

Well Managed Building.

office: 604- 524-8174 cell: 604- 813-8789

1 Bdrms from $825

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Include heat, hot water, D/W, gym & visual intercom.

U/G parking & storage avail.

Near transit/Skytrain & shopping.

Move-in bonus. Call for details.

Pet Friendly Community

RENTALS 604-521-8831 rentals@capreit.net www.caprent.com

6508

to book your ad!

GROSVENOR HOUSE 1 BR Apt, incls ht & h/w. By Moody Park. 720 - 7th Ave, New West. N/P, N/S. 604-517-1077 NEW WEST, 1 BR Penthouse, VIEW, priv deck, newly reno’d. $980 incls heat/hot water, deluxe cable. NS/NP • 604-521-4180 NEW WEST 310 - 8 St. Close to skytrain & bus. Lrg 1BR, w/lrg patio. $795 incls heat & storage locker. Cat OK with pet dep. Refs req’d. Call Res Mgr 604-395-5303 NEW WEST 508 - 8 St. Close to Westminster Mall & transit. BACH ste w/balcony, $655 incls heat & storage locker. Lrg 1 BR with balcony $795. Cat ok w/pet dep.

Refs req. Res Mgr 604-521-1862 NEW WEST Cozy 1 BR Penthouse, nr all amens, n/s, n/p, $650. Avail Now. 604-783-6003 NEW WEST nr RCH/Skytrain, 1 BR apt, $755/mo, No Pets, quiet complex, Call 604 299-8288 NEW WEST. RENO’d 1 BR & 2 BR. New Kitchen/Bathroom, Carpet, Appliances. From $765-$1085. 604-724-8353

NEW WEST, Sapperton heritage bldg. Bright 2 BR, top flr. Laundry fac. Nr Skytrain & RCH. $895/mo + utils. Immed. 604-828-5309

NEW WEST

St Andrews Street 1 BR Apt, Large balcony, updated, nr transit & amens.

Available Mar 1. Small pet ok with pet deposit.

Call 604-518-5040

EL PRESIDENTE

220 - 7th St, New West 1 BR apts from $720/mo. 2 BR, $850/mo. Includes heat & hot water, Big balconies. By shops, banks, Skytrain & college. U/grd prkg available.

Call 604-519-1382 Managed by Colliers International

GARDEN VILLA

1010 6th Ave, New West 1 BR & 2 BR Available.

Beautiful atrium with fountain.

By shops, college & transit.

Pets negotiable. Ref required.

CALL 604 715-7764 BAYSIDE PROPERTY SERVICES

VILLA MARGARETA 320-9th St, New West

Bach & 1 BR Available.

All Suites Have Balconies.

Undergrd Parking Available.

Refs Required. Small Pet Ok.

CALL 604 715-7764 BAYSIDE PROPERTY SERVICES

SKYLINE TOWERS 102-120 Agnes St, N.West

99-7360 Halifax St, Bby Bach, 1 BR & 2 BR

CALL 604 525-2122

MONTECITO TOWERS

604 420-5636

BAYSIDE PROPERTY SERVICES

www.montecitotowers.com

BONSOR APTS Apt/Condos

Surrey Gardens Apartments for your new one bedroom home

www.GreatApartments.ca

$670.00

N. WEST 1 BR, $750. Highrise.

View, prkg, 3 appls. NS/NP. Now. Refs. Nr skytrn. 604-318-6782

Hi-Rise Apartment with River View & Indoor Pool.

1 BR & 2 BR Available.

Rent includes heat & hot water. Remodelled Building and Common area. Gated undergrd parking available.

References required.

Refreshingly Clean Meticulously Maintained

From

Apt/Condos

Coquitlam

office: 604- 939-2136 cell: 604- 805-9490

604 939-0944

Celebrate all your family occasions in the

COQ, 325 Casey. X-Lrg 1 BR, w/cbl, avail now. Pets & Child ok.

Frm: $775. Quiet. 604-339-2316

6508

Owner Managed.

Sorry, No Pets.

Call to view! 604-589-7040

1 MONTH FREE!

Renovated high rise, concrete building. Penthouse, 1 BR & 2 BR available. Very close to Metrotown, Skytrain & Bonsor swimming pool. Rent includes heat, hot water. Refs req’d.

Contact Alex 604-999-9978

or Bayside Property Services Office: 604-432-7774

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RENTALS

6508

Apt/Condos

6510

Co-ops

Post 83 Co-op

New Westminster

65 FIRST STREET

2 BR, 3 appliances, N/S, pet possible. Mar 1, $1100. Lease and excellent refs a must.

Al Dodimead ACD Realty (604) 521-0311 view this & other properties @ www.acdrealty.com

ROTARY TOWER 25 Clute St, New West

Age 55 or over. Beautiful view.

Bach high rise apt.

Close to trans & shopping.

Rent incl all utils. Refs req.

Contact Ana Cell: 778-859-0798

Highrise Co-op close to Metrotown, Skytrain, Central Park 1BR Rents from $686 to $787 per month. Share purchase $1,500. Income must be above $27,500 per year.

NO PETS NO SUBSIDY AVAILABLE Please send SAE with a $10.00 application fee to Post 83 Co-op #106 4221 Mayberry St Burnaby BC V5H 4E8

6522

Furnished Accommodation

Bayside Property Services Ltd.

ROYAL CRESCENT ESTATES

22588 Royal Crescent Ave, Maple Ridge Large units. Close to Golden Ears Bridge. Great view of River

office: 604- 463-0857 cell: 604- 375-1768

POCO. Furn’d rm for female, priv bath, sh’d kitchen. $400/mo incl util. Mar 1. Ns/np. 604-202-4203

6535

Homestay

HOST FAMILY wanted. Please call us at 604-688-1928 or email: globalstudyedu@gmail.com

SUNSET PARK 5870 Sunset Street

Close to Bus & BCIT STUDIO & 1 BDRM ★ Quiet park-like setting ★ Newly Reno’d ★ Heat/hot water incld 604-291-8197 www.sunsetparkapt.com

6510

6540

Houses - Rent

BBY N, 4 BR , great hse, gd loc, lrg corner lot, nr schools/transit/ SFU, h/w heating, N/S. $2200.

Avail Mar 1, Denis 604-838-4661

Co-ops

NORTH BURNABY:

6540

Houses - Rent

N. WEST Wilson, 2 BR Rancher, all appls, garage. Nr RCH. $1450 + utls. NS/NP. 604-377-9134

COQ, Blue Mtn/ Como Lake. 3 BR, upper floor of house. Ns/np.

1.5 baths, big deck, 6 applis. $1450/mo + 2⁄3 util. 604-939-6077

COQ New Horizon, newly reno’d 3BR, 2 lvls, all new appls, 1900 sf, nr Pinetree Sec, ns/np, Mar 1, $1800/mo, 604 760-6372 M RIDGE Kanaka Creek newer 5 BR home, 2 car garage, 5 appls, nr amen/schl. N/S. Mar 1. $2000.

604-838-4661, 604-817-3330

Shared Accommodation

6595-15

South Burnaby

POCO, Lincoln Prk 3 BR, 2 bath, split lev hse, w/in-law-ste, appls, $1900, all newly reno’d & hrdwd flrs, carport, yard. 778-288-8168

BBY EDMONDS/S/TRAIN area master BR, own bath, 60+ female, n/s. $400 incls cable, utils, w/d, pkng. Av Now. 604-544-2600

QUEENSBOROUGH, NEW West 3 BR up $1150; 3 BR down $850 or whole hse $1750 + util. w/d 604-515-7875 or 778-829-7675

BBY S. wrkg or student fem, N/s, priv BR in hse, priv ent, own bth, fridge, micro, alarm, 1 blk transit, $480/mo, Mar 1. 604-526-6639

STOP RENTING-RENT TO OWN ● No Qualification - Low Down ● NEW WEST- 1722-6th Av 2 bdrm HOUSE w/1 suite 2 f/p, Long term finance, lrg fenced yard...$1,288/M SURREY- 6297 - 134 St. Solid 5 Bdrm HOUSE w/2 bdrm suite on 1/4 acre with mtn views.. $1,688M CHILLIWACK - 9557 Williams, 3 bdrm, 1 bath, cozy HOUSE on 49x171’ lot, excellent investment property in heart of town..... $888/M Call Kristen today (604)786-4663 www.HomeBuyingCenter.ca STOP RENTING-RENT TO OWN No Qualification Required

ABBOTSFORD - 3262 Clearbrook Road, 3 bedrooms with 2 bedroom legal suite. Only $1,598/m.

Low Down. Flexible Terms.

(604) 626-9647 (604) 657-9422 www.wesellhomesbc.com

6450

Miscellaneous Rentals

GATED PARKING AVAILABLE New Westminster

Pine Ridge Housing Co-op has opened its wait list for 2 BR & 3 BR Townhouses, $913 & $1072 with a $2,800 and $3,300 share purchase.

Located in quiet forest setting on Burnaby Mnt. Close to SFU, schools, transit & shopping. Enjoy the feel of country living within minutes of the city. Sorry, no subsidies available. Community involvement expected.

Download our appl form @ www.pineridgeco-op.bc.ca or send SASE to: #89, 8763 Ash Grove Cres., Burnaby, BC, V5A 4B8 Attn: Membership Ctee.

6595

CALL 604 723-8215 BAYSIDE PROPERTY SERVICES

6595

Shared Accommodation

6595-10

North Burnaby

RENO’D 2 BR apt to share, modern, clean, pool, gym, sauna, all utils incls, all bedding & accessories incls, n/s, n/p, suits working professinal. $600.

604-862-0474. empress_master@hotmail.com

Time to Get Your Own Place?

Find your answer in the Classifieds – in print and online!

6595-20

Coq./Poco/ Port Moody

POCO, Own BR, $425 incls utils, W/D, share home. NS/NP. Avail Now. Nr Coq Ctr. 604-475-0262

6595-40

New Westminster

NEW WEST. Furn’d, Room $440 incls sh’d kitch & bath & utils.

604-767-3863 or 778-837-4596

6602

Suites/Partial Houses

2 BR bsmnt ste, approx 700 sf, reno’d, newer home, heat, h/w, elect, w/d incld, nr Joyce Skytrain, $1,000, immed. 604-782-0026

BBY, EAST. 2 BR, grd/lvl. 1100 sf. $850/mo + util. Radiant heat, sh’d laundry. Near schools & bus.

604-521-1008 or 604-789-6318 BBY HIGHGATE brand new 2 BR beautiful 1,000 sf suite, new appls, w/d, nr amnes/schls. N/P. $1050. Now/Mar 1. 604-788-6250 BBY HTS Bach, priv ent, own w/d, n/p, Mar 1, st prkg, nr transit, $750 incls all utils. 604-765-2869 BBY, METROTOWN. 1 BR, g/lvl, Alarm. Near skytrn. NS/NP. Refs. $800 incl util. Now. 604-430-1358 BBY, N. 1 BR 900sf ste avail now. $850 incls utls. Nr transit, SFU, BCIT. NS/NP. Ref. 604-294-6951 BBY, N. 1 BR bsmt ste avail Mar 1. Nr transit, mall, grocery. Suits 1. Furn’d or Unfurn’d. NS/NP. $725 incls utls, cbl. 604-299-1852 BBY N. BCIT Newer 2 BR, grnd flr, $775 incls utls. N/S, N/P. Avail now. Very cln. 604-293-2295 BBY S. Lrg 1 BR gr lev, priv entry, inste W/D, quiet, $850 incls utls.

NS/NP. Suits adult couple. Refs.

Burnfield Cres. 604-526-7335

1-BEDROOM A PT. Move in tomorrow. Affo rdable monthly rent. Call Today!

Go to http://classified.van.net or call 604-444-3000.

Suites/Partial Houses

POCO, N. Reno’d 1 BR. Sh’d w/d. $600/mo incl hydro. N/s. Suits 1.

Near bus. Immed. 604-230-4430

POCO NEW Upper lrg 2 BR. $1150 incls utils, W/D, W/D, rad heat, f/bath, alarm. NS/NP. 604-468-2940 or 604-970-7672

POCO NORTHSIDE, newer 2 BR bsmt. Near schools, shops, bus. $850 incls utls. Av now. NS/NP. 604-941-6843 or 778-708-4045

6605

Townhouses Rent

COQ FALCON RIDGE 3 BR T/H, 1.5 baths, real f/p, carport, family complex, $1399. 604-473-9674

COQ 1 BR g/lvl, nr Miller Park, $750 inc util, suits sngle, w/d, Mar 1. no dogs. Ref. 604-936-2206 COQ. 2 BR, 900 sq ft, grnd lev, priv ent & w/d, N/p, N/s, cls to bus route & Hwy, $925/mo incls hydro & heat. Call 604-529-1880 COQ 2 BR bsmt, lrg kitchen, w/d, small cov patio, newly painted, $825 + 1/3 utils, 604-525-9266

8010

Alarm/Security

Blinds & Draperies

8030

Carpentry

* RENOS * Bsmt refinish * Drywall * Bath Tiles * Windows * Doors * Stairs. Call Norm 604-437-1470

8055

Cleaning

EXP CLEANING ladies avail 7 days/wk. Bonded. Vancouver, Burnaby, Richmond 604-928-0025

RIVERS INLET

8060

Concrete

8073

Call 604-942-2012 WOODLAND PARK

TOWNHOMES Professionally managed family townhome complex on 28 acres located in beautiful Port Moody.

Spacious 2 BR & 3 BR units, 5 appls, inste W/D, walk out bsmt, 1 parking.

Cat friendly.

Contact 604-939-0221 woodland@rentmidwest.com

Body Work

HAPPY GIRL MASSAGE 778-318-3456

7015

Escort Services

★★★★ HI, I’m Katie &

DRAIN TILES & WATER LINES Without Digging a Trench 604-294-5300 DRAINAGE, SEWER & WATER Underground Video Inspection Call Tobias 604 782-4322

8075

Drywall

ALL WORK GUARANTEED

J.A. CONSTRUCTION

Specializing in drywall & textured ceiling repairs, drywall finishing, stucco repairs, painting. Fully insured.

604-916-7729 JEFF

*Drywall * Taping * Texture * Stucco*Painting * Steel stud framing Quality Home 604-725-8925

8080

Electrical

Electrical Contractor Residential & Commercial Free Est. Lic/Bonded

Dmitry 778-999-8513

Dmitry@alwaysonelectric.ca Lic#102814 STABLE ELECTRICAL INC. Electrical Contractor Lic # 105893

778-908-2648

ALL NIGHT LONG ★ ★ 604-723-7524 ★ ★

MOVING?

#1113 Low Cost Electric 522-3435 Comm/Res/Panel change Heating/Appl Repair. Lic & Bonded. # 104787 LIC. ELECTRICIAN For hire. Love small jobs.

Great rates. Call 778-822-8710

COQ, Lough Mall. 2 BR, g/lvl. Priv w/d & ent. F/ba. Ns/Np. $985/mo incls utils. Immed. 604-931-3677 # 1167 LIC Bonded. BBB, lrg & sm jobs, expert trouble shooter, WCB, low rates, 24/7. 617-1774.

COQ LRG bright bachlorette, sep entry, W/D, f/bath. Lrg storage, cov’d deck. Quiet, N/S. Cat OK. $625 incls utls. 604-475-0184

ABACUS ELECTRIC.ca Lic Elect Contr 97222. 40 years exp. 1 stop!

Reas. rates! BBB. 778-988-9493.

COQ, Westwood Plateau. Beautiful 2 BR & den g/lvl. Hot tub, 7 appl. 1400 sf. Ns/np. $1,475 + util.

1 year lease. Now. 604-945-9594 MAPLE RIDGE 1 BR bsmt ste, sep entry, newer home, 1100 sq ft, own w/d, d/w, $875 incl utils, pet neg, ns, Mar 1. 604-512-5921

Electrician Lic#95323, Bonded, Affordable Com/Res. No Job too small. 25 yrs exp. 604 727-2306

Call 604-998-0218 604-444-3000 to place your to your ad ad

Century Hardwood Floors 604-376-7224 www.centuryhardwood.com

Artistry of Hardwood Floors

Refinish, sanding, install, dustless Prof & Quality work 604-219-6944 INSTALLATION REFINISHING, Sanding. Free est, great prices.

Satisfaction guar. 604-518-7508

8125

Gutters

EDGEMONT GUTTERS

• Sales & Installation of 5’’ Continuous Gutter • Minor Repairs • Cleaning

604-420-4800 Established 1963

No Job too small, electrical and voice/data cabling.

Res & Comm. Licensed Bonded – Insured - WCB

I would love to Party with You

Repairs & Staining Installation Free Estimates

Drainage

Always On Electric

7005

Flooring/ Refinishing

Hardwood Floor Refinishing

DALL’ANTONIA CONCRETE Seniors discount. Friendly, family business, 40+ yrs. 604-240-3408

Townhouses

(Coquitlam Centre area) • 2 BR Townhouse • 3 BR Townhouse 1.5 bath, 2 levels, 5 appls, decorative fireplace, carport. Sorry no pets.

• 1 & 2 BR Apts also avail.

8105

BLACKOUT DRAPES. Cut light 100%. Save energy. Dampen sound. Innovative fabric in 42 colors. Free est. 604-506-6230

M. RIDGE. 3 BR + den, 2.5 bath, 5 appl, 2 prkg. 1455 sf. $1425/mo.

Nr WCE. Immed. 604-941-5594

POCO 2 BR T/H $765, $785 & $830/mo. Quiet-family complex, No Pets! Avail Now. Call 604-464-0034

one mini, drainage, landscaping, stump / rock / cement / oil tank removal.

Water / sewer line, 24 hours Call 341-4446 or 254-6865

Systems Ltd.

8020

Excavating

# 1 BACKHOE, EXCAVATOR & BOBCAT

604-463-7919

A.S.B.A. ENTERPRISE. Comm/ Res. Free Est. $20/hour includes supplies. Insured. 604-723-0162

PITT MEADOWS 3 BR T/H, quiet family complex, Rent geared to income, n/p, 604-465-4851

8087

ALARM

COQUITLAM 2 BR townhouse , quiet family complex, no pets. $920. Call 604-942-2277.

BURNABY N. 2 BR grnd level ste, near SFU, N/s, N/p, avail now. Call 604-253-0168

COQ 3121 Pattulo, 2 BR bsmt, full bath, own w/d, all appls. $995 incls utils. Pets ok. 2 mins to Coq Centre. Avail now. 778-688-2594

FOR RENT

6602

HOME SERVICES

YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 service call. Insured. Lic # 89402. Fast same day service guaranteed. We love small jobs! 604-568-1899

ADANAC GUTTERS- Installation of continuous gutters, cleaning & repairs. Call ....604-676-1085 PRESSURE WASHING, Gutter Cleaning and Repairs Call George • 778-859-7793

8130

Handyperson

A Semi Retired Tradesman Small Renovations & Repairs, Crown Moldings & Finishing.

Richard, 604-377-2480

8150

Kitchens/Baths

BATHROOM RENOVATIONS Best Price with Best Quaily Jeff 778-928-9201

8155

Landscaping

★ AMAZING TOUCH LAND’G ★ Bobcat, paving, retaining walls, turf, planting, etc. 604-889-4083

DOUBLE - 0 LANDSCAPING Bobcat (small jobs), lawn care & power raking. Call 778-885-2984 ★ OPERA LANDSCAPING ★ Retaining walls, irrigation, paving, patios, fences, etc. 778-688-2444

8160

• • • • • • • • •

Lawn & Garden

Residential and Commercial Landscape Maintenance Power Raking Lawn Repairs • Lawn Mowing Aeration Gardening Yard Clean-up Hedge Trimming Tree Pruning

Free Est. 604-779-6978 email:

alljobs@telus.net

WILDWOOD LANDSCAPING Hedge Trimmimg & Tree Pruning & Hedge Removal Spring Up Chaffer Control & Lawn Restoration. Comm/Strata/Res Aerating & Power Raking.

Free Estimates.

604-893-5745

Home Services

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AUTOMOTIVE Lawn & Garden

A Gardener & A Gentleman Lawn, garden, tree svcs. Pruning, yard clean-up, rubbish. 319-5302

8185

Moving & Storage

YARD CLEAN-UP, lawns cut, hedges pruned, trees trimmed, power raking, aerating, rubbish removal, gutters. 604-773-0075

8180

Home Services

BE COOL! COLD FEET? Talk to Someone You Trust.

ALLEN Asphalt, concrete, brick, drains, foundations, walls, membranes 604-618-2304/ 820-2187

AMI MOVING ★ 3-5 ton cube.

Starting at $39/hour. Local & long distances. 24/7 ★ 604-617-8620

SSL Contractors Inc.

TwoGuysWithATruck.ca Moving, Storage, Free EST 604-628-7136. Visa, OK

8193

Oil Tank Removal

ALL-PRO OIL TANK REMOVAL

Oil Tank Detection Oil Tank Removal Soil Remediation FREE ESTIMATES BEST PRICE GUARANTEED

778-223-8265

8195

Painting/ Wallpaper

PAINTING LTD.

8185

AFFORDABLE MOVING 1 to 3 Men

1, 3, 5, 7 or 10 Ton $ From

45

We accept Visa, Mastercard & Interac

Int. & Ext. Specialist, 20 yrs exp. * Reas. Rates, High Quality * Fast, clean, with ref’s Licensed, Insured & WCB

MOVING & DELIVERY EXPERTS!!

Licensed, Bonded & Insured Single item to full house moves We Guarantee the Cost of Every Move Flat Rates always available A+ (604) 861-8885 BBB www.advancemovingltd.com Rating

AJK MOVING LTD. Moving • Storage • Deliveries Local & Long Distance Movers Residential • Commercial Industrial

Also Special Truck for Clean-Ups Garage • Basement • Backyard

604-875-9072, 604-873-5292

THE REAL DEAL 3 Rooms $250

604-771-7052 D&M PAINTING

Interior/Exterior Specialist Many Years Experience Fully Insured Top Quality, Quick Work Free Estimate

604-724-3832

PRIMO PAINTING

Interior & Exterior Interior Special Free Est. - 15 Years Exp. Insured /WCB

15% OFF

604-723-8434

BEST RATE MOVING

BEST PAINTING, Int/Ext, Repaint Specialist, Repair Drywall, Free Estimates. 604-724-9953

Starting $30/ hour Licensed & Insured

Complete HOME Renovations Commercial & Residential Greg • 604-818-0165

604-787-8061

Good Day Painting Fully Insured, Quality Work, Res/Comm, No Payment till Job is Completed!

Call Thomas 604 377-1338

Experienced Movers with Affordable Rates!

• Local & Long Distance • Avail. 24/7 incl. holidays • Seniors Discount • Delivery to/from YVR Airport

★ QUAYSIDE PAINTING ★ BBB • Fully insured • WCB Ceiling text. repair. 604-727-0043

604.682.1122 Abe Moving & Delivery & Rubbish Removal. Available 24 hours. Call Abe at: 604-999-6020

436-1005

Certified GAS FITTER & PLUMBER *Furnaces *Boilers *Hot Water Heating * Hot Water tanks. *Furnace Cleaning with truck mounted machine

PLUMBERS

Water Lines (without digging) Sewer Lines (without digging) Install. Drain tiles. 604-294-5300

Can-Pro Paint and Drywall

Over 20 years of quality service

Free Estimates

ADVANCE MOVING LTD

"Plumbing "Drain Cleaning AR E TY 8 Y RAN "Furnaces "$#!

R WA "Seniors Discounts

Quality Plumbing & Electrical Bsmt Stes, Repair Work, 25 yrs exp. All work guar. 604-518-5413

604-537-4140 www.affordablemoversbc.com

Better Quality, Better Service

LICENSED PLUMBER & Gasfitter. BBQs, ranges, etc. Repairs, renos. VISA ok. 604-830-6617

Jean-Guy Bottin

FREE ESTIMATES Seniors Discount

A BETTER

PLUMBER

Cell 604.626.1975

Give us a Call We're Tough to Beat

Licenced & Insured Local & Long Distance

Plumbing

10% Off with this Ad! For all your plumbing, heating & reno needs.

Lic Gas Fitter, Aman. 778-895-2005

CONFIDENT

Moving & Storage

8220

To place your ad call

604-444-3000

8240

Renovations & Home Improvement

8250

Roofing

#1 Roofing Company in BC Additions. Kitchens Bathrooms. Landscape Const.

Design & Build Renovations 604.662.8150

www.jasonsmithbuild.com

All types of Roofing Over 35 Years in Business Call now & we pay ½ the HST

604-588-0833

SALES@ PATTARGROUP.COM

Georgie Award for Best Renovation & Design Complete Renovations / Additions Kitchens / Bathrooms

604-728-3009

www.jkbconstruction.com

WWW.RENORITE.COM

Save Your Dollars!

✓ RenoRite 604-781-7695

Bath *Kitchen* Suites & More

24/7 BUILDING

MAINTENANCE LTD Residential & Commercial Renovation Specialist

www.reno247.ca 778-881-4357

WWW.PATTARGROUP.COM MACROOFING.CA

Residential & Commercial Tar & Gravel to Torch On Conversion Shell Busey’s Referral Network ★ Govt Certified ★ 20 yrs exp Visa & MasterCard

778-237-ROOF (7663)

NEW CANADIAN ROOFING LTD. Over 15 yrs experience All types of Roofing Reasonable Rates WCB Insured

A Eastwest Roofing & Siding Re-roofing, Gutter, Free Est, BBB Member, 10% disc, Seniors Disc, 604-812-9721, 604-783-6437

8200

Decks/Patios/ Railings

West Coast Cedar Installations New or repaired outdoor cedar specialists since 1991 604-270-2358 or 604-788-6458

Complete Bathroom Reno’s Suites, Kitchens,Tiling, Skylights, Windows, Doors, 604 521-1567 Complete HOME Renovations Kitchens & Bathrooms Greg • 604-818-0165

8240

PTV HOME RENOVATIONS Bath & Kitchen

Waterproofing Decks & Paving

Early Spring Special ❁ 15% off ❁ Floor or Wall Tile

selected wholesaler cash sale

778-235-1772 Est 1995 TOTAL HOME RENOVATIONS Specialties Include: Kitchen & Bath Improvements We Also Do: • Roofing • Sundecks • Door & Window Replacements

Call Bill

604-298-1222 www.chrisdalehomes.com

Roof Snow Removal by RCABC Cert’d ROOFERS. 50 years exp.

Dunrite Roofing • 604-522-8516

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

8255

QUADRO CONSTRUCTION Additions & Reno’s. Over 20 yrs exp. Free Est. • 604-323-6193

604-RUBBISH

8250

Roofing

K & E’S 24 HOUR SNOW PLOWING & SALTING Commercial & Residential Fully Insured trucke2k@hotmail.com

604-937-6633 604-349-5533

8300

Stucco/Siding/ Exterior

Quality Home Improvement ★ Stucco ★ All Kinds. No Job Too Big or Small.

604-725-8925

8309

Tiling

A+

Call AFFORDABLE QUALITY ROOFING LTD. 604-984-9004

JJ Roofing • Repairs • Reroof • New Roof We cover the H.S.T.

8250

$ BEST RATES $

Dangerous tree removal, pruning, topping, hedge trimming & stump grinding.

Fully insured & WCB

Jerry 604-618-8585 Andrew 604-618-8585

A-1 TRI CRAFT TREE SERVICES (EST. 1986) ABC TREE MEN. Dangerous tree removal, pruning, stump grinding.

604-521-7594, 604-817-8899 Treeworks 15 yrs exp. Tree/ Stump Removal, Prun’in & Trim’in & View Work 291-7778, 787-5915 www.treeworksonline.ca Wildwood Tree Services, Exp Hedge Trimming and Removal & Tree Pruning. Free Est. 604-893-5745

8335

Window Cleaning

Edgemont Building Maintenance • Power Washing • Window Cleaning • Gutter Cleaning

604-420-4800 Established 1963

Kitchen & Bathroom Tile Renovation Specialists Italian Artisans – Quality Work

(3862)

BOB’S WINDOW Gets that Clean, Clear Shine No Drops, No Drips, No Streaks Right into the corners! Serving you for over 20 yrs. Also do Gutters 604 588-6938

HOME SERVICES

9105

Auto Miscellaneous

$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

9145

Scrap Car Removal

9160

Sports & Imports

2000 BENTLEY Arnage Royal Blue, Magnolia hide piped blue Totally immaculate, full records, dealership service history. My personal car, I bought it from the chairman of the Florida’s Rolls Royce owners club. 47,000 miles. $48,500 604-966-8300 No dealers

NO WHEELS, NO PROBLEM

2006 HONDA Civic 2 dr coupe, 5 spd, ac, pw, pl, exc cond 114K, serviced. $8900 604-760-3667

10% OFF WITH THIS AD www.604rubbish.com

Student Works

Disposal & Recycling

SAVE THE HST

Have Your Roof Done Between Now & Feb. 28

Tree Services

Free Est’s • Large or Small Jobs

Trips start at

Cash for junk cars! $100 to $1000 Ask about our $500 Credit!

Visit our website @ www.surreyscrap.com Free tow, no wheels, no papers no problem! Hassle free friendly service. 2 hr service in most areas.

604 628 9044

$49

B i n s f ro m 7 - 2 0 y a rd s a v a i l .

John 778-288-8009 10% OFF with this ad

Abe Moving & Delivery & Rubbish Removal. Available 24 hours. Call Abe at: 604-999-6020 Affordable Rubbish Removal Res & Construction Cleanup John ★ 778-881-5678 A.J.K. Moving Ltd. Special truck for clean-ups. Any size job. Lic# 32839 604-875-9072 873-5292

Roofing

#1 FREE Scrap Vehicle Removal Ask about $500 Credit!!! $$ PAID for Some 604.683.2200 AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash paid for full sized vehicles. 604-518-3673 ★ FREE TOWING ★ up to $500 CASH Today!

604-728-1965 John

THE SCRAPPER SCRAP CAR & TRUCK REMOVAL

CASH FOR ALL VEHICLES

604-720-1564

30 yrs exp. matco@telus.net

RESIDENTIAL DIVISION LTD.

604-454-7978 www.cove-renos.com

Snow Removal

8315

Rubbish Removal

All Renovations & Additions, Ins. Quality Work

General Restoration Services

8295

782-2474

SPRING SPECIAL

604-726-6345

COVE RENOVATIONS ❍ flooring ❍ tile ❍ finishing ❍ painting

DISPOSAL BINS: Starting at $99 + dump fees. Call 604-306-8599 www.disposalking.com

* We Remove & Recycle Anything*

SENIORS DISCOUNT WCB & Fully Insured

MATCO DESIGN

GL Roofing cedar shake, asphalt shingle, flat roofs BBB WCB clean gutters $80. 24/7 604-240-5362

K & T ENT. New Construction, Reno’s, Demo, Decks, Fencing.

Reliable. Free Est. 778-881-6961

Since 1983

FROM DESIGN TO FINISH

Advantage Building Maintenance: •Roof •Chimney •Skylight Repairs •FREE Estimate 604-802-1918

JKB CONSTRUCTION LTD. COMPLETE RENOVATIONS

Renovations & Home Improvement

CHEAP CHEAP

Rubbish Removal Seniors discount. 604-807-0198

Est. 1978

D & M RENOVATIONS, Flooring, tiling, finishing. Fully Insured. Top quality, quick work 604-724-3832

604-728-3009 jkbconstruction.com

Rubbish Removal

Tonino 778-322-ETNA

Home Improvements, Painting, Tile, Carpentry, Plumbing, Elec.

Quality, 25yrs exp. 604-512-8915 A1 CONTRACTING. Bsmt, bath, kitchen cabinets, tiling, painting & decks. Dhillon, 604-782-1936

8255

604-716-8528

A Lady & Gentleman

Sears also installs ROOFING, WINDOWS, WINDOW COVERINGS & CARPETING

24 HOURS 1-800-4-MY-HOME • (1-800-469-4663)

Replace your old driveway or sidewalk! Backfilling, trenching, asphalt & concrete removal, drainage, retaining walls. Supply topsoil, gravel, crushed rock.

Stump & bush removal. Cedar hedging and more. Very competitive pricing. Call for free estimate!........ 604-307-2440

604-312-7674

CENTRAL AIR INSTALLED FURNACES CONDITIONING

604-299-5511 ext 213

Paving/Seal Coating

A MOVING EXPERIENCE WITH L & D ENTERPRISES !!!

Fast & Dependable Special Rates Seniors Disc. Call 604-464-5872

TWO BROTHERS MOVING Local & Long Distance 604-720-0931 • bc.moving@gmail.com • Trim/Prune hedges, rubbish removal, yard clean-up. Free Est, reasonable rates. 604-710-9670

8205

604

8160

Burnaby NOW • Saturday, February 26, 2011 • A39

Tried & True Since 1902

• BBB • RCABC • GAF/ELK Master Elite Contractor • Residential Roofing • Liability Coverage and WCB • Designated Project Managers • Homes & Strata • Third Party Inspection Installations & Repairs Call 604-327-3086 for a free estimate •• 24 Hr Emergency Service Quote code 2010 for a 5% discount www.crownresidentialroofing.com

604-790-3900 OUR SERVIC 2H

9160

2007 NISSAN Sentra 2.0, reg and snow tires, dealer serv, 53000mi $8995 604 616 7256 NEED CHEAP AUTOBODY ? www.cheapautobody.ca 604-341-7738

9173

Vans

1997 GRAND Voyager LE, 7 seats, purple, auto, great cond.

298K, $1500 obo, 604-922-7367.

2008 GRAND Caravan, red, stow & go, 43K, auto, 7 seats, $15,800, 604-922-7367..778-867-7367

9522

RV’s/Trailers

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Sports & Imports

2002 MAZDA Prote´ge´, 154K, 4dr, auto, A/C, AM/FM/CD. Only $3,900. 604-351-8448

2011 CHAPPARAL (Lite) 5th wheel (268RLE) $33,800. 30 ft 3', lrg slide, elect awning,dining table + many extras. 604-943-0603

A40 • Saturday, February 26, 2011 • Burnaby NOW

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100% B C Owned and Operated

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Mighty Leaf Artisan Teas

assorted varieties

Meat Department

Green & & Black’s Chocolate Bars assorted varieties

3/22.98

3/7.98

5.99

Danone Activia Yogurt

725ml

Broccoli

assorted varieties

3/9.99

3/29.97

Certified Organic, California Grown

Choices’ Own Gourmet Chicken Sausages

650g • product of Canada

1.98lb/ 4.37kg

no msg or gluten

454g • product of Canada

assorted varieties

.98lb/ 2.16kg

assorted varieties

select varieties

Nature’s Path Organic Puff Cereals

Certified Organic, California Grown

Gourmet Chef Fresh Soups

100g

15 count • product of USA

Kicking Horse Organic Fair Trade Coffee

Red Cara Cara Navel Oranges from Tule Classic

Kettle Foods Potato Chips assorted varieties

3/4.98

6.99lb/15.41kg

3/6.99

170g • product of Canada

Strawberries

From the Deli

220g • product of USA

Certified Organic, California Grown

3.98

Choices’ Own Organic Turkey Roasts Silver Hills Mack’s Flax Bread

regular, smoked or basil and tarragon

3/8.97

615g • product of Canada

reg 4.49

Organic or Conventional • prepacked or bins

3/3.99

Bocconcini Cheese

48g • product of USA

2.49/100g

assorted varieties

3/8.97

reg 3.29

3/9.99

Rice Bakery

28.99

3/7.98

1 kit

155-258g • product of USA

Pamela’s Gluten-Free Cookies

Natural Factors Hi Potency B Complex Bonus Bottle

Life Choices Perogies

3/6.99

Essential for helping the body to deal with stress and to maintain healthy skin, hair, eyes, and muscle tone in the gastrointestinal tract.

assorted varieties

150-170g • product of USA

3/9.99

18.99

454g

Milton’s Crackers assorted varieties

Brown Rice Bread

4.99

An excellent way to kick-start your healthy eating plan and lose unwanted pounds before the summer months!

assorted varieties

113-142g • product of USA

assorted varieties

10.99

Wild Rose Herbal D-Tox Kit

Annie Chun’s Soup Bowls

Wholesome Country Sourdough Bread

8" Strawberry Rhubarb Pie

regular retail price

assorted varieties

From Our Bakery 575g

20% off

Sahale Gourmet Nut Blends

500g • product of Canada

2.99

Whole Raw Almonds

assorted varieties

Liberté Méditerranée Yogurt

Bulk Department

3.79/100g

Luna Bars

454g

3/9.99

454g

226-283g

Earth’s Choice Organic Canned Tomatoes

3/4.47

398ml • product of USA

210caps

Seventh Generation Dish Liquids assorted varieties

3/8.97

739ml

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Kitsilano

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Kerrisdale

2627 W. 16th Ave. Vancouver 604.736.0009

3493 Cambie St. Vancouver 604.875.0099

1888 W. 57th Ave. 1202 Richards St. Vancouver Vancouver 604.633.2392 604.263.4600

Prices Effective February 24 to March 2, 2011.

Choices in the Park

Rice Bakery South Surrey

2595 W. 16th Ave. Vancouver 6855 Station Hill Dr. 604.736.0301 Burnaby 604.522.6441

3248 King George Blvd.

South Surrey 604.541.3902

Choices at the Crest 8683 10th Ave. Burnaby 604.522.0936

Kelowna 1937 Harvey Ave. Kelowna

250.862.4864 Note Area Code

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