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A Tsawwassen man is in hospital after suffering stab wounds in an altercation at his home Monday night. Police believe three unknown men approached the residence in the 1100-block of Shaman Crescent just before 7 p.m. and rang the doorbell. When the victim answered the door, the men tried to get into the house. A struggle ensued and the homeowner was stabbed. The assailants fled the area. The victim suffered a punctured lung and was transported to hospital for treatment. “The motive and circumstances leading up to this incident have not yet been determined,” said police spokesperson Sgt. Sharlene Brooks. The incident is still under investigation.

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There’s yet another twist in the seemingly never-ending debate over the future of the Southlands. Mayor Lois Jackson announced Monday that a public hearing that began last week has been put on hold until next month. Close to 300 people packed council chambers and the foyer at municipal hall for what was expected to be the fourth evening

of the hearing on the proposed Tsawwassen Area Plan. The most controversial element of the plan recommends Delta apply to the Agricultural Land Commission to have the 538-acre Southlands placed back in the ALR. The speakers’ list had only reached 90 after the first three nights of the hearing. As of Monday, almost 170 had signed up to have their say. It was clear after the first three

days how divisive the Southlands remains for the community. A number of speakers talked about the positive attributes of the Century Group’s housing/farming proposal for the property, while some urged Delta council to talk with Century president

Sean Hodgins about his plan. Opponents, though, were steadfast in their determination not to have development on what they say is prime agricultural land. Jackson said this week it’s clear there was no community consensus and described the Southlands issue as the “elephant in the room” for Delta. Saying even farmers didn’t have one voice on the issue, Jackson said although there is a long history of controversy, she

heard from many who said they want the community to move forward rather than revisit the past. “There are, however, mixed feelings about the urgency to proceed. Some feel it is high time to put this decision to rest once and for all and without delay by applying to put the lands in the ALR,” she said. “On the other hand, many of you requested time to allow the See HEARING page 3

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a copy to Mr. (George) Harvie so that it may be reviewed by our solicitor to ensure that it is appropriate for display.” When contacted by the Optimist Monday, Vanstone refused to comment, citing solicitor-client privilege. He said it would be up to council to direct him to comment any further from what the mayor had already read. Southlands the Facts immediately posted the video on the Internet, calling it a “banned video” by council. The group claims the Southlands was removed 30 years ago under questionable evidence. On a website created by Gillis and broadcaster Rafe Mair called Common Sense Canadian, the question was raised whether the banning of the video will lead to a “vetting” of public hear-

ing submissions by civic bureaucrats. The site states: “Imagine the next time you go to speak at a hearing on an industrial project that threatens the environment in your community, you have to gain government approval for your remarks before delivering them! Is this not a slippery slope?” Noting a local resident involved with the production has contacted the B.C. Civil Liberties Association, Gillis told the Optimist he’ll demand an apology from council for impugning his credibility. Those in favour of the ALR recommendations also argued developers regularly come forward with expensive and polished videos and Powerpoint presentations to sell their points of view.

The following is a random selection of quotes from the many who spoke during the first few days of the public hearing on the Tsawwassen Area Plan recommendation to have the Southlands put back in the ALR: John Malenstyn “When I drive into Tsawwassen, and I drive into the residential area, I know there’s good people in Tsawwassen, but there’s trouble makers too. I sure as hell wouldn’t want to be farming right there.” Richard Kunz “If council succumbs to corporate interest, it sounds like anarchy and collusion to me, not democracy. Do the right thing, support the majority opinion by showing the same courage and leadership that our chief administrative officer has taken by making this application.” Peter Dandyk “I feel like I’m trapped in a bad western. It’s the one where the judge says we’re going to give you a fair hearing and then we’re going to hang you” Carole Vignale “This is not a simple matter of defending preservation of farmland but a complicated question of neighbourhood respect of all sides, including the major landowner. How is it that one of the original families of modern Tsawwassen, one of the largest employers of town and suppliers of good rental housing, and major contributor to Delta Hospital and other local causes, is not more respected by the Corporation of Delta?” Peter Duffey “The determination of whether the land is suitable for farming of one type of another is a matter for farmers, soil experts and, ultimately, the Agricultural Land Commission. There are many studies that show the Southlands to be good

from Century Group, two representatives from the community that support the ALR inclusion application and one representative each from the farming and environmental communities. The other landowners affected will have an opportunity to appear before the summit to present their views. Following the adjournment Monday, Hodgins told the Optimist he wasn’t aware of the forum plan but is hopeful something will come of it. He said he was also encouraged by the

large show of support during the hearing. “I was very pleasantly surprised and gratified. All I’ve wanted is a chance to find some compromise; maybe this is it,” he said. As far as working out a compromise from his 1,900-unit housing plan, Hodgins noted his proposal could be viewed as a starting point. Southlands the Facts spokesperson Dana Maslovat also said he was surprised by the move. “I guess the hope is the people involved represent-

ing certain areas of the community can come to an agreement and maybe the public will agree to it. If that happens, I think that would be great,” Maslovat said. “Given the polarity of this debate and given the divisiveness of this issue, I’m a little reluctant to think that may come out of it ...I think finding a compromise may be challenging for sure.” Michael Anderson, who spoke against the recommendation last week, was incensed at the move by

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A 13-minute video has become the controversy within the controversy over the proposal to have the contentious Southlands placed back in the Agricultural Land Reserve. During the first evening of the Tsawwassen Area Plan public hearing last Tuesday, supporters of the civic recommendation asked to play a video by Vancouver filmmaker Damien Gillis. To the chagrin of several in the audience who voiced their displeasure, Delta council, after some discussion, agreed to play five minutes of the video, not exceeding the time limit normally allotted to speakers. Councillors were then to view the remainder on

their own time at a later date. The narrated video, called Saving the Southlands, has scenic shots and interview clips of several people against allowing development on the land, including Richmond Coun. Harold Steves and Southlands the Facts spokesperson Dana Maslovat. On the next night of the hearing, Mayor Lois Jackson read a statement noting council had received legal advice from municipal solicitor Greg Vanstone, who said the remainder of the video should not be viewed by council “due to potentially defamatory or inaccurate statements.” The mayor read, “I would request that anyone who wishes to display another video immediately provide

HEARING from page 1 community to fully understand the implications of this proposal and even perhaps to consider alternates. And there we are again, the elephant in the room.” Jackson said the message she heard more than any other was the need for further discussion before an ALR application. “How do we get there? It was suggested that perhaps we can get there together. I heard there is willingness by parties to talk to each

other. However, the public hearing forum does not provide for the type of dialogue that is really needed.” The mayor said the hearing would be adjourned until April 14. By then, a report by a newly-formed “mayor’s summit” would be available for input. The forum for discussion and debate will include Jackson and one other councillor, CAO George Harvie, two representatives

agricultural land.” Ian Kent “Have you noticed both sides of this argument are fighting for the same thing - agriculture? The difference is one side does not have a plan to actually enable farming to be done? Where are all those farmers lining up to get their chance to farm this land? Who can afford it?” Janice Wasik “Here’s a piece of land that has been the centre of controversy for over 30 years and council didn’t even want to consider what could be done with it while developing the area plan. Southlands is controversial because it is such a key element in any Tsawwassen Area Plan. To ignore it is like trying to complete a puzzle with a whole section missing.” Bob Bracken “The Tsawwassen golf course project deserves mention ... thousands of taxpayer dollars were spent helping a private developer remove land from the ALR and push through a market housing project in spite of many of the same arguments and bitter controversy raised against the development of the Southlands.” Laura Dixon “I support our local farmers’ ability to sustain a living and know they must utilize a wide variety of practices in order to be profitable and keep food on our table. However, in Delta we’re well aware of the conflicts that arise when we have a close interface of intensive farming in residential areas. The lands we commonly refer to as the Southlands are particularly unsuitable for intensive farming practices.” Robin Gardner “I also support the regional intent to aggressively preserve agricultural land and to encourage activities that enhance agricultural capability.” council, saying the mayor changed gears when it was clear the majority of speakers were against the ALR inclusion. “Once again it’s council changing the rules in the hearing process. They’re not liking the score, so they change the rules. That’s OK if you’re the queen of Delta, but if you’re the mayor of Delta, it’s outrageous,” said Anderson. Carole Vignale, who spoke at the hearing urging dialogue, said she’s disappointed the forum won’t involve a public discussion.

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Pastor Paul Woehrle said St. David’s Anglican Church is pleased to partner with the Little House Society. “We are happy to be able to provide meeting space for 12-Step program meetings. But beyond that when we heard about the renewed and broadened vision and purpose for the Little House Society it resonated with what our church wants to do in terms of serving the community and helping people to heal.” The Little House Society is a community-based, non-profit organization dedicated to promoting and advancing education related to substance use, abuse and addiction, and abstinence-based recovery from addiction. It is the society’s hope to develop a template for educational strategies

that would be used by other communities both nationally and internationally. For 27 years, the Little House Society was charged with overseeing a house located on 12th Avenue in Tsawwassen that was used as a meeting place for addictions and related recovery groups. In 2009, the house was destroyed by arson. The society decided to turn this tragic event into an opportunity to redefine its mission and purpose. The board and members decided that not only would it rebuild the house as a multi-purpose facility to be used by recovery and other community groups, it would extend its mandate to look for ways to provide knowledge and support to the community regarding substance abuse issues.

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The Little House Society is thrilled to report that its campaign to raise $250,000 is well underway. It has received more than $40,000 in cash donations as well as offers to donate a range of products and services from more than a dozen South Delta area businesses to help build the new facility. Society president Jim Stimson says what is starting to happen is akin to an old-fashioned barn raising. “Many different individuals and businesses take a look at what we are doing and want to support us in whatever way they can. Whether someone has been directly touched by drug and addiction or not, people see the need to address this growing concern in the name of community spirit.” Murray Lott of the Delta Law Office says his family and his firm are proud to be involved. “Many of the problems that we deal with in the law office are rooted in substance abuse issues. In addition, my family has been touched with addiction so I see this as a good investment for our community.” Rod Swenson says his family wanted to make a contribution because it knows first-hand how addiction can affect a family and how hard that can be. “There is much that we need to understand when it comes to addiction so the education role the Little House Society plans to take on will be very valuable.”

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MURPHY’S LAW Human nature strikes again. People are much more likely to tell you when they don’t like something than when they do, a truism that applies to pretty much all aspects of our lives, everything from restaurant service to newspaper coverage. Public hearings, which have never been the most scientific method of gauging community sentiment, are not immune from such behaviour either. Hearings generally tend to draw opponents, those who are upset or concerned by what’s being proposed, often leaving those who are supportive or indifferent at home to attend to more pressing matters. I figured Delta council’s proposal to return the Southlands to the Agricultural Land Reserve was sure to put this pattern to the test. What I find most interesting is the way in which the never-ending Southlands saga is being framed this time around. Previous attempts to solicit public opinion have primarily revolved around development proposals, meaning it was those who were against the projects that had reason to show up. This time, however, by proposing to place the land in the ALR, those opposed, and the ones more likely to attend a public hearing, are actually those in favour of seeing something happen on the Southlands. That’s not to say everyone speaking against Delta’s ALR proposal supports the Century Group’s plans for its acreage, but by turning the question upside down, municipal hall has, perhaps inadvertently, rallied troops that aren’t predisposed to flying their colours. I figured that would be the case going in, but when all seven that got to speak on the first night of the hearing last Tuesday backed Delta’s recommendation, I started to doubt my theory. Then a tide of green T-shirt clad Century supporters began to take over the hearing, far outnumbering the opposing viewpoint over the course of the second and third nights. Does this mean Tsawwassenites don’t want the Southlands in the ALR? Hard to say, for sure, although it’s fair to say the majority at the hearing isn’t keen on Delta making an application to the Agricultural Land Commission. Had the question been presented the other way, asking for comment on a proposal to combine housing and agriculture on the property, I suspect the makeup of the public hearing crowd might well have been different. Framed that way, those opposed to development would likely find greater reason to be heard. You can alter the way you ask the question, but you can’t change human nature.

ALR inclusion wouldn’t change farming possibilities on land DEBBIE McBRIDE

COMMUNITY COMMENT A number of the good people who made their way to the ALC inclusion public hearing likely did so because of an e-mail that was circulated widely throughout Tsawwassen. This e-mail made all kinds of disturbing statements about what would happen if the land were returned to the ALR. I’d like to address one of the more outrageous claims and as I do, I’d like you to think about the veracity of the threat that has incorrectly upset and scared so many. A most egregious statement is made that insists if the land is returned to the ALR it will suddenly then allow the building of greenhouses, piggeries and other sorts of industrial farming. It is being incorrectly stated that particular form of farming is not now allowed.

False by all accounts, yet this falsehood has been promoted. In fact, the Right to Farm Act was brought in by the provincial government in 1996, an act that supersedes municipal zoning bylaws. So that ship has already sailed. Here is what the act really says: “The act also makes changes to the Local Government Act by providing that zoning and rural land use bylaws created by local governments are subject to provincial standards.” So the reality, since 1996, is it’s the provincial government that holds those cards and it is the one that is answerable to the industrial farming hammer being held over your heads. The ALR inclusion does nothing to change that. Frankly, this would be a great opportunity to start lobbying the provincial government to change that legislation so that particular threat can’t be used against residents anywhere in B.C. It does seem to be the threat of choice by developers who buy agriculture property close to urban areas. Let us build houses or suffer the stink and/or inconvenience of industrial farming. It’s quite shameful really, but has been successful in Richmond, Langley, Abbotsford,

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Cloverdale and Surrey. Would they actually do it, we don’t know because municipalities all fold and the developers get what they want: more houses on farmland. We hear many times the Hodgins family has deep roots in this community, yet he threatens us with destruction using the same language of every other developer. Do we continue to capitulate to threats and by doing so let developers continue to make farmland so unaffordable those who want to farm can’t afford to? Land cost is their biggest stumbling block and the cycle needs to end and it needs to end now. Let’s lobby the province and demand a change to what is really industrial warehousing of animals and hydroponically growing of vegetables taking place on good arable lands where soil-based crops are capable of being grown. These can easily take place in existing industrial parks where the infrastructure already exists. There are other options available for the Southlands that don’t include housing and industrial farming. BC Eat presented us a viable one during the public hearing. Let’s put on our listening ears and truly listen to the alternatives.

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March 9, 2011 The Delta Optimist A09 Letters to the Editor

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Editor: I was surprised to see the cartoon that appeared on the editorial page on March 2. This cartoon was not at all in keeping with the type of caricatures that usually appear in the Optimist. It was extremely biased and had no authorship attached to it. The drawing of Southlands Swinery is not funny, in my view. Once again, pigs are being used as a fear-mongering tactic. As a longtime member of this community and one who has contributed countless hours to volunteering with different organizations,

I am offended by both this cartoon as well as the large advertisement in which I am labeled as a bully. By the way, two parcels of land near Highway 17 in Tsawwassen, currently being farmed and currently in the ALR, are not offensive, are they? Do we see any pigs or greenhouses? We benefit from the food produced here and on the many farms on Westham Island. Since the parcels of land in the Southlands have remained fallow for many years, with some work and support from Delta, they would become prime organ-

ic farms, something we urgently need, and would be a bonus for both local tourism and local businesses, something that not too many people seem to think about. Do we want to rely on food from California and Florida (which right now is very expensive because of weather issues) or from China or elsewhere? I sure hope the Southlands is returned to the ALR, from which it should never have been removed, and used for what it has always been designated: to grow food. Jean Wightman

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Editor: Re: FHA plotting hospital’s future, March 2 Thank for reporting the event at our hospital when staff had the opportunity to comment on our much loved and often used facility. It’s loved because of those in our community who support, work, become treated and care for our precious community asset. I find it distracting that

Fraser Health finds its way to the hospital to meet with a selective audience and fails to offer the community a chance to comment. Having been associated with the facility and other support organizations, I feel all our community services and leaders need a chance. I am intrigued that there are many ideas that could see the hospital grow. Are there others who can equal-

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Editor: My husband and I have lived in Tsawwassen for 38 years and, like many of the citizens who have presented briefs at the public hearing, we believe Tsawwassen is one of the finest communities in Canada. However, contrary to the views of the “no growth” faction, we do not believe the gates of Tsawwassen should have been locked immediately after our arrival and no one else allowed in. There is room for some growth without changing the nature of our community. We need more choice for empty nesters and for young people to ensure extended families can remain close to each other.

We don’t want our adult children forced to move farther and farther out into the Fraser Valley, and aging parents to search for a condo in White Rock. Sean Hodgins’ excellent plan to combine housing, parkland, and small farms in one area would provide a semi-rural housing area, almost like living in a small village. All of us in Tsawwassen would have access to a beautiful park with walkways, bicycle paths and small streams as well as a nearby source of fresh vegetables all summer long. Our community is already turning into a retirement community so the increased traffic that everyone is so concerned about

would be minimal. We have been retired for over 10 years now and we take our car out about four days a week — and never during rush hour if we can avoid it. Ever since the hearings of 30 years ago, I have felt it is hardly fair for Tsawwassen to refuse to take any of the growth that every other municipality in Metro Vancouver is coping with. Our municipality is the only one whose population has decreased in the past few years. I would like to emphasize that I am totally opposed to putting the Southlands back in the ALR. A large farm in the middle of a residential community would create all sorts of problems. Joan Wallace

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Editor: I spoke last week at the public hearing addressing the recommendation to refer the Southlands to be considered for a return to the ALR. I spoke against this initiative. Something I would clarify, however, is that I do not believe that either Delta council or the Corporation

of Delta staff — including CAO George Harvie — is the “enemy” in this matter. What I believe is “the enemy” is the difficulty the community perpetually faces in endeavouring to rationally discuss issues like this one. I have no “inside track” on this matter, but I believe council and staff have

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MLA’S REPORT As she begins her tenure as premier, I ask only one thing of Christy Clark — that she lead this province into a renaissance of open and honest democratic government. That’s all. B.C. and its people have been bruised by this government and its secretive, arrogant, centralized leadership. Now is the perfect time for the new premier to heed demands for a renewal of democracy in B.C. and a change to the way in which politics is done. How might things change? Certainly, government needs to change how it responds to the people. But for the elected MLAs to actually do their job, and to represent the people as they expect us to do, our political institutions also need to change. There are three broken elements in B.C. politics. One is the centralization of power and influence — and the resulting failure to respond to and respect the people. Second is the man-

ner in which the legislature does its business. And third is the structure of the party system itself. We all have sensed the centralization of power, but what we might not have seen is how that influences the decisions of government and sets up the reality that the people — and the opposition — become nothing more than distractions. And when that power has an ideology, it naturally listens to those who reflect and can make that ideology a reality. We saw it with the NDP and we are seeing it with the Liberals. We are witnessing the remaking of the institutions of government to serve a corporate citizen. Power has responded to industry in many ways: the Forestry Act was gutted; the Clean Energy Act has centered power in the cabinet; the new Water Act contemplates the sale of water licences, which will mean the eventual control of that resource by industry. Environmental legislation has been manipulated to favour developers. Regional land use powers have been stripped. And the power to oversee the use of resources is now centered in one super min-

istry — a secret decision made exclusively by the former premier. We are losing trust in our institutions, which means we are losing faith in government. So how might we stop the unrestricted centralization and abuse of power? First, the elected caucus should choose its leader. That doesn’t mean favour won’t be curried and the leader won’t exercise power, but it does mean caucus will have influence and provide a check and balance to the unrestrained exercise of power. It does mean there is an internal mechanism that can resist the centralization of decision-making. A caucus should be able to vote secretly during internal debates and the decision of a caucus must influence cabinet policy. Secret votes are the only way to ensure caucus members can’t be influenced by fear or favour as they express the will of their constituents. The second issue is how the legislature does its business. Our system is supposedly one where the government is held to account during question period. Where legislation is tabled and debated. Where

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A12 The Delta Optimist March 9, 2011 In the Community

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Delta students once again demonstrated their great ability to speak French at the annual Concours

d’art oratoire (French Speaking Competition) last Wednesday at South Delta Secondary.

Sixty-three students from grades 6 to 12 in Core French and French Immersion programs

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won: • Early French Immersion (starting in Kindergarten) Grade 6 — Laura Moore, École South Park Elementary Grade 7 — Dylan Moorhead, École Ladner Elementary • Late French Immersion (starting in Grade 6) Grade 6 — Katherine Nickel, École Chalmers Elementary Grade 7 — Megan Stewart, École Cliff Drive Elementary • Francophone Grade 6 — Luc Guétré, École Sunshine Hills Elementary Grade 7 — Léah Labarrère, École Richardson Elementary • French Immersion, Secondary level Grade 8 — Breanne Northcott, École Burnsview Secondary Grade 9 — Luna KoricGoertz, École Burnsview Secondary Grade 10 — Laura Stewart, Seaquam Secondary Grade 11 — David Lemieux, École South Delta Secondary Grade 12 Late French Immersion — Tanya Bagai, École Burnsview Secondary • Core French (FSL) Grade 8 — Fiza Sandhu, North Delta Secondary Grade 9 — Anne George, North Delta Secondary Grade 10 — Amanbir Atwal, Seaquam Secondary Grade 11 — Claire Preston, Delta Secondary Grade 12 — Elaine Uy, North Delta Secondary These students will continue on to compete at the provincial Concours d’art oratoire set for May at SFU Surrey and hosted by Canadian Parents for French — BC & Yukon Branch. At that competition the Grade 12 students will have the opportunity to advance to the national level in Ottawa. The Concours d’art oratoire event would not have been made possible without all the dedicated volunteer students, parents, teachers and other Delta school district staff. For more information about the Early and Late French Immersion programs available in Delta, contact Christine Carriou at ccarriou@deltasd.bc.ca or 604952-5066. Late French Immersion applications for the 2011/12 school year are still being accepted until Friday, April 8.

March 9, 2011 The Delta Optimist A13 In the Community

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iPhone is great, but this app proves to be too addictive BARBARA GUNN

At one time, I spent my daily commute doing productive things. I would sit on the bus and the train topping up my shopping list. Or reading something from the best-sellers’ list. Or tackling a crossword puzzle. It was good, my commute. You could not call it wasted time. You could call it time well spent. No more. These days, I have forsaken the novels for something called Angry Birds. Time well spent, it ain’t. I stumbled upon Angry Birds a few weeks ago. This, after my husband gave me an iPhone for Christmas. I learned how to turn it on. I learned how to make a call. And then I did what iPhone users the world over are supposed to do. I found myself some apps.

might take a back seat to the catapulting. “This isn’t like you,” he said. “I KNOW!” I said. “But I can’t stop! I am SO angry at these Angry Birds!” Angry, too, are my commuter seatmates, who’ve been listening to the sound effects of the Angry Birds game. “Help!” I said to my iPhone expert, courtesy of my iPhone texting. “How the heck do I turn off the stupid Angry Birds music? People are giving me such dirty looks!” The iPhone expert calmed me down, taught me how to adjust the volume on my Angry Birds game — and in the process, fed my Angry Birds addiction. The iPhone, I must say, is a brilliant device, and some day, if I’m lucky, I will master 10 per cent of the things it’s able to do. For now, however, I’d like to regress and do a little unlearning. I really don’t need those Angry Birds. But I sure as heck need my novels. 03098028

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Community Planning and Development Department www.corp.delta.bc.ca com-pln-dev@corp.delta.bc.ca 604.946.3380 8:00 am to 4:45 pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday 8:00 am to 8:00 pm Thursday

Project No. 1 Application for Rezoning and Development Variance Permit (File No. LU006001)

Location: 4671 53 Street as shown outlined in bold on MAP NO. 1 Applicant: Henry P. Kolkman Telephone: 604.940.9588

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MAP NO. 3 FILE NO. LU006174

Project No. 4 Application for Ofﬁcial Community Plan Amendment, Rezoning and Development Variance Permit (File No. LU006076)

“The Corporation of Delta Ofﬁcial Community Plan Bylaw No. 3950, 1985” Amendment Bylaw No. 6941 MAP NO. 1 FILE NO. LU006001

i) Section 305(a) and (b) by reducing the front setback averaging requirement from 4.7 m for Lot 1 and 5.4 m for Lot 2 to 4 m for the principal structures on Lots 1 and 2; and ii) Section 915(6) by reducing the special setback requirement from the centre line of 53 Street from 17.5 m to 14 m for the principal structures on Lots 1 and 2. Staff Contact: Alex Cauduro 604.952.3163 Web Location: Regular Meeting: February 14, 2011 E.04

To amend the land use designation of the subject properties from Single Family Residential (SFR) to Inﬁll Single Family Residential (ISF) to allow the proposed density of 18.59 units per hectare. “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” Amendment Bylaw No. 6942

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To amend the “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” by rezoning the properties at 6338 and 6362 Brodie Road from RS2 Single Family (0.40 ha) Residential to RS6 Single Family (460 m2) Residential in order to permit six new lots on 63A Street and one remainder lot on 64 Street. Development Variance Permit LU006076

Project No. 2 Application for Rezoning (File No. LU006170)

Location: 9310 118 Street, as shown outlined in bold on MAP NO. 2 Applicant: Mainland Engineering Corporation (Ahanchao Zhao)

To vary the “Delta Subdivision and Development Standards Bylaw No. 5100, 1994” to reduce the local road standard width requirement from 18 m to 15.24 m along 63A Street. Staff Contact: Tanya Mitchner 604.952.3472 Web Location: Regular Meeting: February 21, 2011

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Any persons who believe that their interest in property will be affected by the proposed projects shall be given an opportunity to be heard at the Public Hearing on matters contained in the bylaws and/or proposed by the applications.

Telephone: 604.543.8044 Proposal: Application for Rezoning in order to allow subdivision and development of three single family residential lots.

Should you have any concerns or comments you wish to communicate to Council in advance of the Public Hearing, you can write to:

“Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” Amendment Bylaw No. 6937

Mayor and Council 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent Delta, BC V4K 3E2 Fax: 604.946.3390 Email: mayor-council@corp.delta.bc.ca

To amend the “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” by rezoning the subject property from RM1 Multiple Family (Duplex) Residential to RS7 Single Family (335m2) Residential.

The Corporation of Delta 4500 ClarenceTaylor Crescent Delta BC V4K 3E2

Staff Contact: Michael Ruskowski 604.946.3382 Web Location: Regular Meeting: February 21, 2011 F.04

Proposal: Application for Ofﬁcial Community Plan Amendment, Rezoning and Development Variance Permit to allow subdivision and development of six single family residential lots and one remainder lot.

To vary the “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” as follows:

Staff Contact: Nancy McLean 604.952.3814 Web Location: Regular Meeting: February 21, 2011 E.02

To vary Section 642 of “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” by reducing the minimum east side setback for a principal structure from 4.42 m and 12.42 m to 1.5 m.

Telephone: 604.946.8780

“Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” Amendment Bylaw No. 6859

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Development Variance Permit LU006174

Applicant: Gurdawar Bassi

Proposal: Application for Rezoning and Development Variance Permit to allow subdivision and development of two single family inﬁll (coach house) residential lots.

Development Variance Permit LU006001

Proposal: Application for Development Variance Permit to allow construction of a new side by side duplex on the subject property.

Location: 4931 64 Street, 6338 Brodie Road and 6362 Brodie Road, as shown outlined in bold on MAP NO. 4

Applicant: Bashir M. Manji Telephone: 604.307.8996

To amend the “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” by rezoning the subject property from RS2 Single Family (0.40 ha) Residential to RS9 Single Family (330 m2) Inﬁll Residential in order to allow the proposed two-lot subdivision.

Location: 11623 84 Avenue, as shown outlined in bold on MAP NO. 3 Applicant: Yi-Hui Eva Wu

A Council meeting is scheduled to immediately follow this Public Hearing in the event Council wishes to give further consideration to any projects at that time.

Municipal Hall: Website: Email: Phone: Hours:

Project No. 3 Application for Development Variance Permit (File No. LU006174)

To be considered, correspondence must be received by the Ofﬁce of the Municipal Clerk no later than 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 15, 2011. MAP NO. 2 FILE NO. LU006170

Please note that Council may not receive further submissions from the public or interested persons concerning any project after the Public Hearing has concluded.

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"Delta Life Skills Society will again be providing a six-week Summer Camp for Delta children and youth with special needs. New and returning families are welcome and are invited to the AGM and information meeting on March 9 at the Sundance Inn, 6574 Ladner Trunk Rd., Delta. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. For more information contact: sdasilva@deltalifeskills.net,

604-418-4860. "Photojournalist John Gordon presents Travel To Morocco on Thursday, March 10, 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Ladner Pioneer Library, 4683-51st St., Ladner. For more information, call 604946-6215. "Tsawwassen Library is holding its annual book sale on Friday, March 11, from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Saturday, March 12, from

10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Come choose from a vast selection of donated or discarded library books for children, teens and adults. "Doghouse will be playing at the Tsawwassen Legion on Saturday, March 12. There will be an Irish theme dinner at 6 p.m. followed by music by Doghouse to dance the night away! Tickets are $15 and can be reserved by calling the Legion at 604-943-0232.

Notice of Proposal to Rezone Applications for Rezoning at 4591 & 4603 River Road West (Files: LU005195 & LU005196) Bylaw Nos. 6939 & 6940, 2011

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Municipal Council of The Corporation of Delta will consider third reading of “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977 Amendment (Robertson – LU005195) Bylaw No. 6939, 2011” and “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977 Amendment (Robertson – LU005196) Bylaw No. 6940, 2011”, which relate to the properties at 4591 and 4603 River Road West respectively, as shown outlined in bold on the attached map, at the Regular Meeting of Council to take place in the Council Chamber at the Municipal Hall, 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Delta, B.C. on MONDAY, MARCH 14, 2011, commencing at 7:00 pm.

Scott Gramm, Business Development Manager FortisBC Energy Inc., FortisBC Energy (Vancouver Island) Inc., FortisBC Energy (Whistler) Inc., and FortisBC Inc. do business as FortisBC. The companies are indirect, wholly owned subsidiaries of Fortis Inc. FortisBC uses the FortisBC name and logo under license from Fortis Inc. FortisBC uses the Terasen Gas name under license from FortisBC Holdings Inc.

The purpose of the bylaws is to rezone the subject properties from I1-S Special Light Industrial to MU(PGE) Mixed-Use (Port Guichon East) to permit a single family ﬂoating home, an upland single family home and boat moorage as principal uses, and net sheds, boat repairs and workshop as accessory uses on each of the lots.

The future. We’re ready.

Pursuant to Section 890(4) of the Local Government Act and Council’s resolution on February 21, 2011, there will not be a Public Hearing for these bylaws. AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that the bylaws, detailed maps, staff report and other relevant information and regulations can be inspected at the ofﬁce of the Community Planning and Development Department, 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Delta, B.C., (604.946.3380) Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday between 8:00 am and 4:45 pm, and Thursday between 8:00 am and 8:00 pm from MARCH 4, 2011 TO MARCH 14, 2011, exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays and statutory holidays. Web Page Location: February 21, 2011 Regular Council Meeting Agenda Item E.01.

An Invitation to You...

To Hear About Our Draft Neighbourhood Community Plan Tsawwassen First Nation has developed a draft Neighbourhood Plan for the area designated in its 2008 Land Use Plan as a Residential/Commercial Enterprise Area. The purpose of this plan is to create a new neighbourhood in the designated area which:

Interested residents have the opportunity to provide written comments regarding the applications at this time. Comments are to be received before 12:00 noon, MARCH 14, 2011. Comments should be referred to: Attention: Susan Elbe The Corporation of Delta Community Planning and Development Department 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Delta B.C. V4K 3E2 Telephone: 604-946-3389 Fax: 604-946-4148 E-Mail: com-pln-dev@corp.delta.bc.ca

· Respects TFN’s historical and cultural context · Reﬂects best practices in community development and sustainable design · Establishes a high quality community that serves the needs of TFN, its members, and all future residents/users of the land. The Plan will guide future development in the designated area. It will provide Tsawwassen Members the option to develop their lands and will ensure that development is compatible with the needs and desires of the overall community. The purpose of the Open House is to show and explain the plan. Our planning professionals, led by the planning ﬁrm of Jorden Cook Associates, will be on hand to explain the plan along with TFN Government representatives.

Time: 6pm to 8pm Date: March 10, 2011 Location: TFN Recreation Centre 1929 Tsawwassen Drive The Corporation of Delta 4500 ClarenceTaylor Crescent Delta BC V4K 3E2 www.corp.delta.bc.ca

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For more information: Michelle Baker (604) 948-5235 Tsawwassen First Nation 1926 Tsawwassen Drive, Tsawwassen, BC V4M 4G2

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"Evergreen Garden Club presents David Bradbeer from the Delta Farmland & Wildlife Trust on Tuesday, March 15 at 7:30 p.m. at Kin House, 5050-47th Ave., Ladner. For more info call 604-940-0937.

"Parenting workshop: Sexuality: Preparing a Plan for Sex Education and Abuse Prevention for Your Child with Special Needs. In this workshop you will learn how to come up with a comprehensive plan that will help keep your child with special needs informed and safe. For parents of children ages 3 to 19. Presented by Reach Child and Youth Development Society. Wednesday, March 16 from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at #3-3800-72nd St., Ladner. Cost is $20. To register call 604-946-6622 Ext. 343 or e-mail caroly@ reachdevelopment.org.

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Delta will hold its Annual General Meeting at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, March 16 at the Coast Tsawwassen Inn. Our speaker is John Leonard, district representative. Guests are welcome. Call Dick at 604-940-6542 for more information.

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"Join the Delta Nature group for our March 14 presentation. We meet at Cammidge House at Boundary Bay Park at 7:30 p.m. Abbey Schwarz, animal behaviourist and ecologist will discuss the natural history and behaviour of two inhabitants of our local wetlands: beavers and red winged blackbirds.

ning for a future in Delta where seniors are active and involved in making our community a great place for all and supportive of those needing more assistance. We meet the third Tuesday of every month. Our next meeting is Tuesday, March 15 from 10 a.m. to noon at Ladner Christian Reformed Church, 4594-54A St., Ladner. Cathy Carter of Delta Mental Health will speak about mental health services available for seniors and caregivers. For more info: 604-946-9526 or seniorscomm@gmail.com.

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Long wait finally over for Paxton Ladner pitcher now enjoying his first Major League Baseball spring training camp after signing with Seattle last week At last, James Paxton has begun his professional baseball career as a member of the Seattle Mariners. The 22-year-old lefthanded pitcher from Ladner signed with the club on Friday, ending a lengthy negotiation process that began soon after the Mariners selected him in the fourth round of the Major League draft last June. “I’m excited just to be here. The is awesome,” Paxton told a media gathering at the Mariners’ spring training facility in Peoria, Arizona. “I have learned a lot about business in the past two years. I’m just glad to be here as a Seattle Mariner and excited to get my career started.” The University of Kentucky graduate was originally a first round supplemental pick (39th overall) of the Toronto Blue Jays in 2009 but failed to come to terms with the club prior to the mid-August deadline for college eligible draft picks. He was then ruled ineligible to return for his senior year at Kentucky when it was alleged his agent Scott Boras had contact with the Blue Jays, which is a NCAA rule violation. Paxton attempted to stay sharp by pitching for the Grand Prairie Airdogs last spring — an independent

league team in Texas. While his representatives were hammering out deal with the Mariners, he regularly worked out at home and spent some time in California, throwing at the Boras Sports Training Institute in Aliso Viejo. “I have been working hard and feel like I am ready to go,” said Paxton. “Realistically, I am ready to pitch and compete. It will be up to the Mariners of where they have me go and what they have me to do. I will be ready to do anything. “I grew up a Mariner fan. I watched them on TV my whole life. It’s fun to finally be here now.” Paxton’s talent began to emerge in his Grade 11 year when, as a 16-year-old, he was selected as the top pitcher of the B.C. Premier Baseball League, a circuit where most top players are 18. The following year did not unfold as neatly as he would have liked. After battling through some injuries early, Paxton settled down and finished the year strongly. By that point, however, the Major League draft had come and gone and he went undrafted. While the pro scouts passed on him, the college coaches did not miss his talent. Paxton accepted a schol-

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He grew three inches and put on 20 pounds during his three years in Lexington and the results are evident on the mound. The 6-foot-4’s fastball is regularly clocked in the low to mid 90s and he developed a wicked curve

ball. Paxton’s coming out party was a dominating performance against Ole Miss. “That was just a kind of take-off point for me,” he said of the Ole Miss game. “That game was really moti-

vating for me. I have always been a really hard worker and that game might have been the starting point for me. It showed me what I can do and motivated me to keep on going with it and get even better.”

Traher’s natural hat trick helps Ice Hawks even series MARK BOOTH

A natural hat trick from Spencer Traher has the Delta Ice Hawks and Richmond Sockeyes all even after two games in the Pacific International Junior Hockey League’s Tom Shaw Conference finals. The second-year forward scored all three second period

goals as the Ice Hawks broke a 1-1 tie en route to a 6-1 victory on Sunday at the Ladner Leisure Centre. The Sockeyes had opened the series 24 hours earlier with a 4-3 overtime win. The bestof-seven affair continued last night in Ladner and shifts to Minoru Arena on Thursday (7:30 p.m.) and

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Friday (7:15 p.m.) for games four and five. Two of Traher’s goals came shorthanded, including a spectacular rush that finished off his hat trick. Kye Benjaminsen scored twice, while Cody Fidgett exchanged first period Spencer Traher goals with Richmond’s

Patrick Hunter. Richmond carried much of the play in the opening period and beat Ice Hawks goalie Nick Enegren on three different occasions, only to hit the frame work behind him. “We definitely had a little bit of luck go with us on those shots but we didn’t get many breaks the previous night,” said Delta head coach Dave McLellan, who was

back behind the bench after serving a two-game series. “ Third period goals by Liam Harding and Benjaminsen had given the Ice Hawks a 3-1 third period lead in the series’ opener, however the Sockeyes answered with tallies from Jake Roder and Hunter to force overtime. Rudi Thorsteinson capped the comeback 83 seconds into the extra period.

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Devils perfect in district play Junior girls basketball team rolls off 14 straight wins in league & playoffs

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The South Delta Sun Devils were the class of junior girls basketball in Delta this season. Tweedsmuir secondary school. Leading South Delta in scoring for the season were Laura Burns, Grade 9 Taylor Bamford, Libby Pritchard and Carly Johannson. Captain Margot Gunning was a key leader in running the offence and

played aggressive defence. Other contributing Grade 10 players were Meg Dunlop and Alex Mittall. The Grade 9 players were led by Christine Howlett’s athletic play and the speed of Lauren Dewar. Also impressively chipping in were Sam Loiselle, Erin

Turko, Courtney Bogress, and Jasmine Crump. The Delta championship banner is now proudly hanging in the SDSS gym. Rounding out the team’s coaching staff is Anne Howlett, with support from athletic director Neil Jensen.

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South Delta Sun Devils junior girls basketball team has concluded an outstanding season that was highlighted by a perfect run in district regular season and playoff action. The Sun Devils finished off the championship with impressive and dominating performances over Burnsview and Sands — culminating their win streak against Delta opponents at 14. “The young ladies have learned to play the game at a high level, especially when it comes to team defence,” said South Delta head coach Murray Bamford. “Their commitment to hard work and their dedication to each other has been very impressive and resulted in this excellent team accomplishment.” The Sun Devils advanced to the Fraser Valley Championships where they were seeded eighth in the 32-team tournament. The memorable season ended when the girls suffered a tough loss to a very athletic and aggressive team from Cloverdale’s Lord

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A20 The Delta Optimist March 9, 2011 INDEX Community Notices ....................................1000 Family Announcements ...........................1119 Employment..........................................................1200 Education .................................................................1400 Special Occasions...........................................1600 Marketplace ..........................................................2000 Children ......................................................................3000 Pets & Livestock ...............................................3500 Health............................................................................4000 Travel & Recreation ......................................4500 Business & Finance .......................................5000 Legals ............................................................................5500 Real Estate ..............................................................6000 Rentals .........................................................................6500 Personals ...................................................................7000 Service Directory .............................................8000 Transportation ....................................................9000

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Shields, Leslie MacFarlane It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Les Shields on Sunday March 6, 2011. He passed quietly and peacefully at home, surrounded by his family. Les was born in Bermuda, & immigrated to Canada in 1957, where he married Shirley, his wife of 50 years. Together they adventured through life, raising 2 children, and touching many lives with love and kindness. He was a devoted husband and loving father. He will be greatly missed by his daughter Andrea & husband Chris, his son Tim & wife Lea, his 'Danish daughter', and his wonderful grandchildren Cory, Jamie, Andrew and Christina. He was a long serving dedicated volunteer with the Delta Police Dept. and an active member of the Tsawwassen CoPS, the Citizen’s crime Watch, Delta Amateur Radio Society and a host of other activities. Les was a devoted husband and father. He could always be counted on for his wit, and the constant smile on his face. He lived a grateful life. A Celebration of his Life will be held on Friday, March 11th 1:00 at South Delta Baptist Church in Tsawwassen.

All advertising published in this newspaper is accepted on the premise that the merchandise and services offered are accurately described and willingly sold to buyers at the advertised prices. Advertisers are aware of these conditions. Advertising that does not conform to these standards or that is deceptive or misleading, is never knowingly accepted. If any reader encounters non-compliance with these standards we ask that you inform the Publisher of this newspaper and The Advertising Standards Council of B.C. OMISSION AND ERROR: The publishers do not guarantee the insertion of a particular advertisement on a specified date, or at all, although every effort will be made to meet the wishes of the advertisers. Further, the publishers do not accept liability for any loss or damage caused by an error or inaccuracy in the printing of an advertisement beyond the amount paid for the space actually occupied by the portion of the advertisement in which the error occurred. Any corrections or changes will be made in the next available issue. The Delta Optimist will be responsible for only one incorrect insertion with liability limited to that portion of the advertisement affected by the error. Request for adjustments or corrections on charges must be made within 30 days of the ad’s expiration.

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HAIGH Judy Bernice nee Rogers 62, passed away, Monday March 7 2011 at the Irene Thomas Hospice in Ladner, BC. Judy was born November 23 1949 in Vancouver and was an only child. Judy attended Kitsilano Secondary School in Vancouver. She then resided on the North Shore and chose call Tsawwassen, Delta her home for the last 25 years. Judy opened her own accounting firm, JBH Professional in June 1987 and the business continues to be in operation today. Judy spent her free time gardening, travelling the world and sailing with her husband. Judy is survived by her nephew, Simon and his family as well as extended family. Judy is predeceased by her beloved husband, Keith, of 38 years, mother and father. A service and reception will take place Wednesday, March 16 2011 at 10am at the Delta Funeral Home, 5329 Ladner Trunk Road, Delta. In Lieu of flowers, donations in Judy’s name can be made to Irene Thomas Hospice (part of the Delta Hospice Society), Delta Animal Shelter or the Canadian Wildlife Federation. Judy, we will miss you deeply. You are forever in our hearts.

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CANADA’S ONLY FINNING/ Caterpillar Technician Training College also offers certificate and diploma programs in Business, Early Childhood Learning, Teaching Assistant, Unit Clerk and more. GPRC, Grande Prairie, Alberta. On campus residences, home town feeling, great instructors. 1-888-539-4772; www.gprc.ab.ca CANADA’S ONLY Harley Davidson Technician Training College also offers degree programs in Education, Music, Nursing, Science, Fine Arts and more. GPRC, Grande Prairie, Alberta. On campus residences, home town feeling, great instructors. 1-888-539-4772; www.gprc.ab.ca LEGAL, DENTAL, Oil and Gas Office Administration Certificates. Go to your job interview with a specialization that will suit the employer. GPRC, Grande Prairie, Alberta. On campus residences, home town feeling, great instructors. 1-888-539-4772; www.gprc.ab.ca

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Customer Service

PART TIME RECEPTIONIST for an Aesthetic clinic. Requirements: computer skills, quick books, bookkeeping & sales experience. email resume to : aestheticclinic@yahoo.com or fax 604-943-6922

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DELIVER RV Trailers for Pay! Successful RV transport company seeking pickup owners to deliver RV’s from US to Canada. Paying top rates! www.horizontransport.com/Canada

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DRIVERS/OWNER OPERATORS Wanted. Truck contractors need drivers with log haul experience and clean driver’s abstract. Owner operators needed with 6, 7, 8 axle log trailers. Visit: www.alpac.ca or call 1-800-661-5210 (ext. 8173). 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

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.

EXP’D GLAZIER’S

for well established Glass Shop in Delta. Fulltime, Mon-Fri. 8am-4:30pm, wages negotiable, good benefits. Drivers license a must. Call 604-250-0711

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FLAGPERSONS & LANE CLOSURE TECHS

• Must have reliable vehicle • Must be certified & experienced • Union Wages & Benefits Apply in person 19689 Telegraph Trail, Langley fax resume to 604-513-3661 or email: darlene@valleytraffic.ca

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. LOGGING COMPANY looking for Owner Operator Logging Truck Contractors. Short/long log for Mackenzie area. Fax 250-714-0525 Phone 250-714-1191 ext 225, ben@bcland.com include references and capabilities.

QUALITY COLLATING Ltd. Calgary, Alberta Experienced Alphaliner Operator /Stitcher Operator for busy Calgary bindery. Competitive wages based on experience. Send resume and cover letter including availability for shift work to: calgaryflyers@hotmail.com or fax to 1-403-204-7843

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Tsawwassen Landscape Maintenance Company

has full-time positions available for the following: • LAWN CARE TECHNICIANS with proven professional exp. (Rotary & reel mower), valid drivers license and good knowledge of South Delta necessary. Competitive wages based on exp. Please phone or leave mess. 604-943-6786

V A N CO U V ER ’ S L A R GE S T 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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Home Support

Seeking a Full Time Live In Caregiver, for a female client confined to wheelchair in the Ladner area. Health care experience an asset. Duties include: ★personal care★ meal prep ★cooking. Training provided to appropriate candidate. Must be able to take & understand direction. 5’4' recommended height. Call 604-946-6658

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LADNER FISH CO. has an immediate opening for Full Time Junior Accounting Clerk with good MS Office skills. Accuracy a must. Please fax resume to 604-946-6238 PART-TIME ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT with excellent computer, organizational and interpersonal skills to work two flexible days per week and provide vacation relief for the executive assistant/bookkeeper. The ideal candidate will be experienced in MS Office and be able to perform a variety of administrative and bookkeeping tasks, respond to customer inquiries and organize shipping documentation. We are a growing manufacturing company located in the Tilbury Industrial Park in Delta. Please reply by e-mail to jobs@sialco.com.

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PROFESSIONAL PURCHASER required for growing local business. 3 - 5 year experience with C.F.I.A. and Canada Customs Import regulations. Please forward resume to jmccall@westcoastseeds.com

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Trades/Technical

ARCHITECTURAL SHEET Metal Apprentices & Journeymen Req’d Top Wages & Benefits Email:

dgeddes@marineroofing.com Or Call:604-433-1813

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 LOOKING FOR Experienced 777 Haul Truck Operators, 850 and 1250 Hoe Operators. Starting wage $32.00/hr. Also require D-9 and D-10 Operators for work in the Hinton, AB area. Please fax resume and drivers abstract to 780-865-9710. MECHANICS REQUIRED: Ag and light duty at Maple Creek, the Sask. banana belt. Catch the boom! Fax resume to Koncrete Construction Group: 306-662-2718. Email:

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NOT SURE what kind of trade is right for you? Trades investigation program. GPRC Fairview Campus. 7 weeks workplace skills, safety training. 12 week work practicum in trade of your choice. 1-888-999-7882; gprc.ab.ca/fairview SHOP FOREMAN/LEAD hand required for heavy-duty truck and trailer repair shop. Journeyman and CVIP experience preferred. Send resume to 780-452-3499 or service@northwestspring.com.

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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LEARN FROM HOME EARN FROM HOME CanScribe Career College offers online courses: Medical Transcription and Computers. Great work at-home opportunities. Enrol today! 1-800-466-1535 www.canscribe.com info@canscribe.com

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FOODSAFE 1 DAY COURSES – ONLY $62!

Richmond: Mar 12 or Apr 3 Surrey: Every Saturday Also Bby • Coq • M.Ridge • Van • Lgly Health Inspector Instructors! ADVANCE Hospitality Education BC’s #1 Foodsafe Choice Since 2003!

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Optician Training *6-month course starts April 4th, 2011

BC College Of Optics 604-581-0101

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Become a Registered Personal Trainer • Earn up to $70/hr. • Government Financial Aid may be available.

FOODSAFE 1 DAY COURSES Guaranteed best value! Six Metro Vancouver Locations: Vancouver • Burnaby • Surrey • Richmond • Coquitlam • Maple Ridge All our Instructors are also working local Health Inspectors! Classes held each week & weekend! Course materials available in 6 languages. Same-day Certification. Visit our website at www.foodsafe-courses.com or call 604-272-7213 ADVANCE Hospitality Education – B.C.’s #1 Choice for Foodsafe & WorldHost Training.

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Delta Employment Skills Program FREE Employment workshops including: • Résumés, calling cards, cover letters • Interview and communication skills

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Antiques

ANTIQUE MISSION style solid oak, multi drawered & mirrored hanging wardrobe $800, Amish spice cupboard $100. 604-952-2022

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2 PIECE bath tub, left hand, white 34 x 60, paid $900, sell $450, like new 604-943-2088 A FREE TELEPHONE SERVICE - Get Your First Month Free. Bad Credit, Don’t Sweat It. No Deposits. No Credit Checks. Call Freedom Phone Lines Today Toll-Free 1-866-884-7464. DISCONNECTED PHONE? Phone Factory Home Phone Service. No One Refused! Low Monthly Rate! Calling Features and Unlimited Long Distance Available. Call Phone Factory Today! 1-877-336-2274. www.phonefactory.ca DOG KENNEL for sale, 10x10x6, galvanized. $400. call 604-992-2369 MOVING, MUST SELL, furniture, carpets, D/R table, seats 6, coffee/end tables. 604-940-2924

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21ST CENTURY FLEA MARKET 175 tables of Bargains on Deluxe 20th Century Junque! SUN MAR 20 16 10-3 Croatian Cultural Center 3250 Commercial Drive, 604-980-3159 Adm: $4

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INVENTORY CLEARANCE! New Quality Prefab Home Packages 50% OFF! 1030sf, Sacrifice only $13,975!! Originally $27,950 (other sizes) Factory Direct! Hundreds shipped! Spring/ Summer delivery. 1-800-871-7089 SAWMILLS - Band/Chainsaw Cut lumber any dimension, anytime. Build anything from furniture to homes. IN STOCK ready to ship. From $4190.00.

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STEEL BUILDING SALE... SPECIALS from $4 to $11/sq.ft. Great pricing on ABSOLUTELY every model, width & length. Example: 30x40x14 NOW $7995.00. End walls included, doors optional. Pioneer Steel Manufacturers 1-800-668-5422 STEEL BUILDINGS PRICED TO CLEAR - Holding 2010 steel prices on many models/sizes. Ask about FREE DELIVERY! CALL FOR QUICK SALE QUOTE and FREE BROCHURE 1-800-668-5111 ext. 170.

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Tools & Equipment

GAS WIRE welder w/stand/ bottle& helmet MB/20 Blue Point 110 amp. Offers. 604-790-2173

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Ladner Antiques & Collectibles Warehouse Clearance Sat. Mar 12th 10 - 4pm Sun. Mar 13th 10- 3pm 105 - 7311 Vantage Way. (Tilbury Park) Everthing must go!

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Recycler

Garage Sale! Sat. Mar 12th 9am - 1pm 5140 12th Ave. Sofa, love seat, single bed & misc household items

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Dogs

Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a Sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must ﬁll each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box. You can ﬁgure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle!

Foster homes urgently req’d for rescued, abandoned & neglected dogs. Many breeds. www. abetterlifedogrescue.com GOLDEN RETRIEVER adult male 3.5 yrs, beautiful temperament, needs gd home $350. 604-701-1587

Spaces available in our School Age Program. Call 604-946-0896.

www.brighteyesacademy.ca Register Now for our Extended Preschool Programs for 2011-2012

3040 Daycare Centres Creation Station Daycare Reasonably Priced, Quality, Licensed Group Care. Daily structured programs includes preschool & school-age program. Large fenced playground & indoor gym.

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LAB PUPPIES yellow & black, males & females, view reg’d parents $450. Ph 604-701-1587

PAPILLONS, 2 male pups, CKC reg’d, CH parents, microchipped, 2nd shots, non-breeding pets only, $1100.00 call 604-805-3457 SHELTIE PUPS, Reg’d, shots, tatoo, fam raised. Ready for spring break $800. 604-526-9943

Cats

★CATS & KITTENS★ FOR ADOPTION !

ACROSS SHIH-TZU 1 female & 1 male, 1st shots, dew claws removed, multicoloured, vet ✔, DOB: Jan 14. 604-306-6459 or 604-518-4763

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Dogs SHORKY ( Yorkie x Shih Tzu ) 4 mo female, vaccinated, sweet & affectionate. $500, 604-794-3287

1. Has more guipure 7. Tiny round mark 10. Went before 12. Radioactivity units 13. A complex 14. Impressario Sol 15. 18th Hebrew letter (var.) 16. Used as a culture medium 17. 21st Greek letter 18. Canadian ﬂyers

DOWN ALL SMALL breed pups local & non shedding $399+. 604-590-3727, 604-514-3474 www.puppiesfishcritters.com ST. BERNESE PUPPIES $700 Ready March 29th 2011 Wonderful pups and very healthy! Vary in colours. Maple Ridge Pics @www.stbernese.webs.com 604-615-1759 FILA MASTIFF PUREBRED PUP without papers – RARE BREED Fawn Male, Born Dec 21, 1st Shot, will be big boy $1200 604-626-5888

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KAWAI KEYBOARD superboard 61 keys, FS 800. $200 obo 604-940-8941 Please leave msg.

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Exciting garage sale!! Sat Mar 12th 9 am - 1pm 430 English Bluff Rd. Many household items, retail fixtures, small furn, mustang boot cover. Much much more! Rain or Shine!

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After 18 years, the DESP will be closing its doors on May 31, 2011. Thereafter, for a referral to an employment skills and job search program nearest you, contact your local Employment Resource Centre.

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Join us for this event to honour the end of our program. All present and past participants are invited to drop in!

Tutoring Services

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DESP “Networking and Closing House” Event: Wednesday, April 13th, 2011 from 10am – 4pm

TUTOR available for remedial reading, writing and spelling. Kris Bowerman, B.M. 604-940-8940

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LAYING BROWN HENS. Started Pullets. Tame. Lay well. $9.50ea. Cloverdale. ★ 604 541-0007

Hilltop Academy Enter to win FREE TUITION for March class!!

Livestock/ Poultry

FILA/MASTIFF GUARD DOGS owners best friend. Intruders worst nightmare. all shots, $2000 each. ready now! 604-817-5957

YORKIE & Havanese X Toy size, 604-590-3727, 604-514-3474 www.puppiesfishcritters.com

1. Queen of Sparta 2. Sour 3. Center for Energy Policy & Economics 4. Actress Lupino 5. Snakelike ﬁsh 6. Rural delivery 7. Elastance unit 8. Aroma 9. Expression of disappointment 10. Plant used for food or seasoning 11. Remainders 12. Stomach lining folds 14. Dander 17. Beginning military rank

19. Government agents 21. Supplement with difﬁculty 22. Holy war warrior 27. Thallium 28. Graduation sermon 33. A public promotion 34. Visual perception of a region 36. Fiddler crabs 37. 87571 NM 38. Obeahs

39. Former coin in Austria (abbr.) 40. Yucatan Indian 41. Shinto temple gateway 44. Chances 45. Make believe 47. SW English spa city 48. Trained horse maneuvers 49. Goddess of the dawn 50. Nasal divider

18. Reminiscent fashion 20. Salem MA college 23. Shittah trees 24. Mamas partners 25. Chicago railway 26. Quick light knock 29. Ancient Sumerian city 30. Exactly suitable 31. Playful harassment 32. Ruin environment 35. Thyrotropin 36. Extinct Caucasian language 38. Hop kilns 40. Hmong 41. Examination 42. Southern Honshu city 43. Enlarge hole

44. Relative biological effectiveness (abbr.) 45. Pakistani rupee 46. Sales ___ 48. Buttons & Bows singer’s intitials

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ALL accounting services 15+ years experience, bookkeeping, payroll etc. etc.

Helen Petre CPB 604-897-5771 helenpetre@shaw.ca

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Financial Services

$500 LOAN, NO CREDIT REFUSED. Fast, Easy and Secure. 1-877-776-1660 www.moneyprovider.com

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IF YOU own a home or real estate, ALPINE CREDITS will lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is NOT an issue. 1.800.587.2161.

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Business Opps/ Franchises

#1 JANITORIAL FRANCHISE Customers, (Office Cleaning), Training and support. Financing. www.coverall.com 604-434-7744 info@coverallbc.com BE YOUR OWN BOSS with Great Canadian Dollar Store. New franchise opportunities in your area. Call 1-877-388-0123 ext. 229 or visit our website: www.dollarstores.com today. ENVIRO MASTERS Lawn Care Franchise Opportunity! Home Based, PT/FT Repeat Business. Enviro Proven System. Protected Territory. Training & Support. Enjoy the great outdoors! CALL 905-584-9592, enviromasters.com FAMILIES EARNING MORE. Work from home part or full-time. No selling. No inventory. No parties. No large investment or risk. Visit www.familiesearningmore.com

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Personals

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Escort Services

Carman & Fox friends

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BUSINESSES FOR SALE

KELOWNA - Upscale Adult Resort 4 Jacuzzi Stes., 6 ½ baths. Salt pool, media room & sauna. Lake, mtn & city views. Private 2 bdrm. res. Fabulous semi-retired lifestyle. Turnkey. $1,549,000. 1-877-762-7831 ClassAct@shaw.ca

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Sell your home, only $99. 604-574-5243 Chilliwack Like New, 3 yr old 816sf 1br+den condo nr mall $184,900 997-0603 id5329 Delta Price Reduced studio condo, 19+ complex, pool, park, $99,900 597-8361 id4714 Langley nr seniors centre 1240sf 2br 2ba condo 55+ bldg $239,900 534-3435 id5297 Langley Resort Living updated 1400sf 2br, 2ba gated tnhse $459K 882-3760 id5324 New Westminster Price Reduced, 555sf 1br condo, view, $164,900 525-8577 id5081 Sry Sullivan Mews fground lvl 1200sf 2br 2ba tnhse, 55+complex $220K 834-6935 id5136 Sry Bear Creek Park beauty 1440sf rancher, gated 45+ $275,900 306-931-3939 id5234 Sry Royal Hts river & Mtn view 3900sf 8br 6ba on 5500sf lot $759,900 537-5952 id5290 Sry Clayton 2yr old beauty 3000sf 6br 3.5ba w/2br bsmt suite $610K 612-9594 id5312 Sry Open House Sat/Sun 2-4 12173-59 ave, immaculate owner built 3139sf 5br 3.5ba w/bsmt suite $689K 590-0981 id5335 Sry Guildford resort like living 610sf 1br+den condo, 2 pools $189,900 790-0590 id5336 Vanc Mt Pleasant reno’d w/addition, potential for lg family, $1,079,000 732-0568 id5326

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Legal/Public Notices

DIAL-A-LAW OFFERS general information on a variety of topics on law in BC. 604-687-4680 (Lower Mainland) or 1.800.565.5297 (Outside LM); www.dialalaw.org (audio available).

LAWYER REFERRAL Service matches people with legal concerns to a lawyer in their area. Participating lawyers offer a 30 minute consultation for $25 plus tax. Regular fees follow once both parties agree to proceed with services. 604-687-3221 (Lower Mainland) or 1.800.663.1919 (Outside LM).

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BY OWNER Queensboro 6 BR or 7 BR hse, big lot, possibility 2 lots, all renos, $499,000. 604-515-7875 or 778-829-7675

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Houses - Sale

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Out Of Town Property

BIG BEAUTIFUL AZ LAND $99/mo. $0 down, $0 interest, Golf Course, Nat’l Parks. 1 hour from Tucson Int’l Airport Guaranteed Financing, No Credit Checks. Pre-recorded msg. (800) 631-8164 code 4057 www.sunsiteslandrush.com OWN 20 ACRES Only $129/mo. ..$295/down near El Paso, Texas (safest city in America!) Money Back Guarantee, No Credit Checks, Owner Financing, Free map/pictures 1-800-343-9444 www.20acreranches.com REGISTER NOW Saskatoon 55Plus Active Adult Large Ground Level Townhomes www.diamondplace.ca

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Houses - Rent

3200SQFT, 5BDRM house, large private lot on quiet street in the 'village', swimming pool/hotubcovered deck, avail April1st, pet ok 604-828-9711

CENTRAL TSAW 3 br bungalow, garage, walk to park & shop, includes monthly house cleaning $1700+util. Immed 604-943-0924 HOUSE FOR RENT Tsawwassen/Boundary Bay area. 2 bdrm 850 sq. ft. completely renovated house located in the middle of the Southlands property. Very private and quiet surrounded by farm lands and horses beyond your fence. Includes w/d/f/s and blinds. $1750 per month on a One year lease. No Pets and references required. Contact Sandra at Century Group 604-943-2203 STOP RENTING-RENT TO OWN No Qualification Required

ABBOTSFORD HOUSE- 3262 Clearbrook Road, 3 bedrooms with 2 bedroom legal suite. Only $1,598/m. Low Down. Flexible Terms. (604) 626-9647 www.wesellhomesbc.com

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 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 TSAW HOUSE for rent, 5520 Wallace Ave. $2400 incl utils, 4 br, 2.5 b th, spacious living/dining areas, nr malls, parks, schools, Pt. Roberts border. Beautifully landscaped yrd with very quiet area. Mar 15th Rob 778-908-0954

6508

Apt/Condos

QUIET CLEAN 2 br avail Apr. 1, Tsaw. near ammens, park like setting, carpets, References required, $950. 778-316-3401 CENTRAL LADNER 2 BR. 2 bath condo, balcony, mountain view, 1st floor, in quiet well-run bldg, on transit, gas fp, hw incld, 6 appls. no parties, ns. avail Apr 1, Pet neg. $1400/mo. 604-946-1727.

6008

Condos/ Townhouses

Vancouver West Side

VANCOUVER CONDO FOR TSAWWASSEN HOUSE SWAP:

7010

Personals

DATING SERVICE. Long-Term/ Short-Term Relationships, CALL NOW. 1-877-297-9883. Exchange voice messages, voice mailboxes. 1-888-534-6984. Live adult casual conversations-1on1, 1-866-311-9640, Meet on chatlines. Local Single Ladies. 1-877-804-5381. (18+).

Apt/Condos

Surrey

SURREY, 6 BR Duplex, 3 BR ste up, 3 BR ste down, sep entry, 9 appls, on bus route, Near schls. $400,000. Call 778-896-0242

6050

6508

2 Br penthouse, 2 bath, 1148 sf, in 4-storey 17 unit. Valued approx $600,000. 17 year bldg. recently rainscreened, updated and is under warranty. New Hardi siding, windows/sliders, roof & landscaping low maintenance for years to come. Bright & airy penthouse, 3 large cov’d balc., large patio ocean view. Solid oak floors in living & dining room, custom maple kitchen cabs. quartz countertops, new stainless appls. Fresh paint throughout. Gas fp , 2 u/g prkg. Off Broadway & Willow. Near Bike paths, shops, Granville Island & False Creek. Looking for Tsaw. 3 BR house. Must have large double garage or workshop, or room to build same. Rancher preferred but not a show stopper. Will consider trade up, down or across. Timing of exchange flexible but within the next 12 months. Drive by 2577 Willow St. for a look or call evenings 604- 876-4194 to discuss. No Realtors please. Email: condoforhouseswap@hotmail.com

Peninsula Property Management LADNER River House Residence Sunset over Marina & Deas Island with River and Mountain views. Beautiful executive 2 bedroom, s/s appliances, extra large sundeck, maple kitchen, granite bar, large separate liv rm & dinrm. Mst/bdrm offers f/p, 5 pc ensuite, soaker tub and dbl shower. N/S, N/P Available Now $1,850

Call Doug (604) 536-0220 www.rentinfo.ca

Tsawwassen, CASA DEL SOL 1 BR’s from $775, Apr.1 STUDIO $665, NOW incls heat & H/W, carpets, drapes, 2 appl, 2 elevators, under ground parking avail. Please Call 604-943-8954 or 604-488-4733 TSAWWASSEN VILLA 1 br apt. $780, incld balc, prkg, hotwater & heat, cat neg. avail Apr 1, 604-880-5391

CHOOSE YOUR NEW HOME FROM OUR LIST OF WELL MAINTAINED AND MANAGED SUITES!

TSAWWASSEN

Tsawwassen Terrace Are your looking for a 1 bedroom in a well maintained building? Bldg is located on 16th Ave and is close to the bus, shops and the beach. To view please call 604-943-7666

Kelly Court

1 bedroom suite available in small bldg located near shops, school, bus stop and rec centre. Rent includes 2 appl, carpets, drapes, heat and hot water. Bldg consists of new windows and sliding doors. To view please call 604-782-4326

Kerry Court

1 bedroom suites available in a quiet well maintained bldg, Rent includes 2 appl., drapes, heat and hot water. Located close to school, shopping centre and bus route. To make an appt. to view please call 604-943-1487

Shawnigan

1 and 2 bedroom suites available in a clean and quiet building. Located 1 block from shopping mall and on bus route. Minutes from parks and beach area. For more info or to view please call 604-943-0002

Century Village and Tsawwassen Manor Beautiful complex consisting of 6 bldgs. & water fountains. 1 & 2 bedroom suites, include drapes, wall to wall carpets, balconies, elevators, and wheel chair access. Tsaw. Manor includes heat. Close to beach, parks, recreation centre & school. To make an appt to view please call 604-948-9111

LADNER Evergreen Lane 1 bedroom suites available in one of our 4 well maintained bldgs. Located near shops, school and bus routes. Rent includes 2 appl, carpets and drapes. To view this suite please call 604-946-2694

Del Rio 1 bedroom suite available in a quiet well maintained building. Rent includes 2 appl, carpets, drapes and h/w. To make an appt to view please call 604-946-4633

Harbourside

Affordable 2 and 3 bedroom suites in the heart of Ladner Village. Rent includes 2 appl, carpets, drapes and hot water. Shops and bus stop nearby. To view or for more info please call 604-946-9268 Sorry No Pets or BBQs References Required www.centuryrentals.ca

6565

Office/Retail Rent

LADNER CORE Comm 400-4000 sqft. Short/long term. lancemcc@eastlink.ca 604-240-9340

6565

Office/Retail Rent

TILBURY INDUSTRIAL, great street frontage, lower level 1200 sqft finished office space. Open display area & 2 separate offices, bathroom, kitchette & storage. Available immediately. Contact Graham for info cell 604-833-3881

Tsawwassen ● Tsawwassen Town Centre Mall has prime retail spaces available in various sizes. ● Windsor Woods – unit #5 – 1,057 sq. ft. ● Century Square Three Commercial/Office Spaces available 291 sq ft, 640 sq ft and 1658 sq ft. For more information call Tina or Sandra at Century Group 604-943-2203 www.centurygroup.ca

6595

Shared Accommodation

6595-25

Lad./Tsaw./ S. Delta

E. DELTA, share house w/male, shr kitch & bath. N/P, $550 + shr utils, NOW, Earl, 604-992-0656 LADNER, RANCHER to share with female (38-55yrs). $725/mo + 1/2 expenses. Incl prkg, laundry, garden, walk out to patio, bright and sunny, great location to Village. Lve mess 604-946-3665

6600

Storage

STORAGE UNIT 2nd flr, secure Ladner bldg.. 11’ wide 16’ deep 10’ high (170 sq ft). Personal storage only. No business use. $75/m min 2yr lse 604-734-5908

6602

Suites/Partial Houses

6620

Warehouse/ Commercial

WAREHOUSE 600SF sf, Lease long/short term. $650/mo 604-943-3916 or 328-9981

9105

Auto Miscellaneous

1 BR suite Ladner, priv. entry, wd, fp, patio, suit 1 ns, np, incl utils/ cable, $900, now, 604-940-9961 2 BDRM bsmt ste, incl utils, priv entrance, no pet, n/s, $850, avail Apr 1, Ladner call 604-946-9844 2BR TSAWWASSEN, GDN level large,w/d, d/w, renos, private entrance $1450/incl (604)943-0815 3 BR, 1 1/2 bath, main flr, Central Ladner, close to bus, quiet St. share w/d, ns, np, Apr 1 or 15, $1300 + 60% utils. 604-943-1974

INSTANT AUTO CREDIT Buying a used car is hard enough without having to worry about financing! Get APPROVED for your car loan in minutes: www.NanaimoCars.com MISSED THE LAST Economic Boom? Be ready for the next one. Pre-employment Welder and Millwright programs at GPRC. 16 weeks and you’ll write the 1st year apprenticeship exam. On campus residences. Fall studies 1-888-999-7882 gprc.ab.ca/fairview.

WANT TO BE A Mechanic? Can’t get your foot in the door? General Mechanic program - GPRC Fairview Campus. Hands-on training in Heavy Duty and Automotive Technician. Write apprenticeship exams. Oncampus housing. 1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview

9125

Domestic

1991 BUICK Roadmaster, exc cond, lots of new parts, Aircared, $4300 obo. 604-250-1178

9129

3 BR Upper lvl clean & new paint, share wd, W. Ladner, nr bus/ shops, fenced yard, 2 decks. small pet $1350+ 604-724-3664 LADNER, 1 bdrm bsmt, bright, no pets, shrd w/d, N/S, gas f/p, April 1, $700 incl utils. 778-434-2067 LADNER, quiet 3 bdrm, 1 bath, upper of house, across from park, nr hospital and leisure centre on a quiet dead end street, own w/d, sundeck, storage room, April 1, $1353+Elec. Rick 604-788-3991 TSAWWASSEN, 3 bdrm/full bath, enste, upper level of beautifully renovated house, hardwood, granite. Lovely open deck off kitchen, nr Pebble Hill school, private quiet backyard. April 1 $1650+ H, Rick 604-788-3991

TSAWWASSEN. 850 sf, 1 BR suite, Sh’d laundry, d/w, gas f/p, big fenced yard. $1200/mo incl hydro/cbl/Wifi. N/s. 604-306-5284

6605

Townhouses Rent

2 BR, Ladner, corner unit, fenced in patio, wd, small pets ok, family oriented, near schools, avail Mar 15, $1200+utils, 604-830-1714

6615

Wanted To Rent

RETIRED RELIABLE COUPLE seeking 2 br bsmt ste in Tsaw. Ref’s avail. 604-375-6279

04 VOLVO XC70 Exc Cond, dealer serviced. 102kms, Black, tan leather $14,750 604 506 2723

1998 SUBARU forrester, auto, roof racks, tow bar, 310 k, 1st owner $4500 604-984-7286

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 1-604-966-8300 No dealers 2003 VOLVO V70, AWD, premium package, 100 K, full service records, $13,500 604-924-2038 2003 VW Jetta 1.8L turbo, 4 dr, auto, well maintained, exc shape, gray, $6800. 604-980-7872

2006 BMW 325i sports pkg, auto, blk, loaded, 90 k, immac, dealer serviced $17,950 604-220-6796

9515

WANTED. Aluminum Boat, 10, 12 or 14ft, with or without motor or trailer. 604-319-5720

8055 2001 JAGUAR S-Type 3.0 Black on white, Auto, 135km, Elegant car, $6,588. Tel: 778-322-3598

9130

Motorcycles/ Dirt Bikes

LEARN SMALL Engine Repair. Hands-on training on ATV’s, Snowmobiles, personal watercraft. Excellent Instructors and training aids. On-campus residences. Write apprenticeship exams. GPRC Fairview Campus. 1-888-999-7882; gprc.ab.ca/fairview

9145

Boats

Luxury Cars

Scrap Car Removal

3 BR Central Tsaw, clean upper flr, newly reno’d, insuite wd, ns, np. $1525 604-716-8080 3 BR Tsaw, large yard & deck, new kitchen, shared w/d & util, Apr 1. $1450. 778-882-1832

Sports & Imports

$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.

1 BDRM, own entry, share w/d, suits 1, pref female, $725 incl hydro/cable, internet. N/P, Avail Apr. 1, Ladner 604-946-9397 1 BR bsmt, Ladner, own wd, bath & entry, share yard, $850 incl utils heat, ns, np Apr 1, 604-946-6792

9160

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*DELTA SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL $160 Min. FOR COMPLETE

FULL SIZE VEHICLES Serving the Delta area for 20 yrs. Call 604- 649-1627, 946-0943

THE SCRAPPER

Cleaning

CLEAN AS A WHISTLE Reliable cleaning team. Bonded & Insured. Susan at 604-312-9445 EUROPEAN DETAILED Service cleaning. www.pumacleaning.ca Sophia 604-805-3376 EUROPEAN HOUSE Cleaning, Home/office Reliable, Efficient, Free est. Stella 604-946-7865

MATURE RELIABLE CLEANER Small jobs welcome. Available in Ladner & Tsawwassen area. Sheryl, 604-889-5770

QUALITY HOME CLEANING 1 time & regular cleaning.Free Est. Ref’s. $25/hr. 604-988-6830

8058

Computer Services

Delta PC Service & Consulting

makes your computer work again! Best rates on the market. Guaranteed Virus Removal.

Call 778-882-4128 deltageeks.net Computer service bus/home. Community store & on site service. 604-943-8318

SCRAP CAR & TRUCK REMOVAL

8060

604-790-3900 OUR SERVIC

Advanced Concrete Enhancements Limited

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9155

Sport Utilities/ 4x4’s/Trucks

05 VOLVO XC90 T6. Exc cond, dealer serviced. Blue, beige leather, $19,995 604 506 2723 2001 DODGE Ram 3/4 ton PU V8. 132m km, runs well, some dents. Spray on box liner, towing package. $3500 obo. 604 290-5314

Concrete

Placing, finishing, Specializing in stamped concrete, overlays, acid staining, counter tops, faux rock, (Waterfall and ponds)

Dave: 604-940-1125 Cell:604-220-3145

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Electrical

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Fencing/Gates

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Moving & Storage

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Renovations & Home Improvement

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Roofing

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