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City celebrates 141 years of royal fun Through good times or bad – May Queen continues to reign in city BY THERESA MCMANUS REPORTER tmcmanus@royalcityrecord.com

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Lauren Vanags was crowned as the Royal City’s 141st May Queen at Queen’s Park on Wednesday. Students from around New Westminster attended the annual May Day celebration, which included folk and maypole dances and Visit www.royalcityrecord.com the crowning of for a May Day photo gallery this year’s May Queen. A bit of drizzle didn’t dampen the enthusiasm of students attending the event, but it did force the student relay races to be called off. May Day was a big day for the 26 students attending Hume Park Elementary School, which had the glory of having this year’s May Queen. The City of New Westminster has been selecting a May Queen for the past 141 years, ever since Nellie McColl was named the Queen of May in 1870. The celebration has continued through good

Royal line: New Westminster’s 2010 May Queen, Emma Best (right) crowns Hume Park student Lauren Vanags as the city’s 2011 May Queen during the city’s 141st May Day celebrations at Queen’s Park.

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MLA Black presses for answers on RCH BY THERESA MCMANUS REPORTER tmcmanus@royalcityrecord.com

British Columbia’s New Democrats are criticizing the provincial government’s lack of action on the expansion of Royal Columbian Hospital. New Westminster MLA Black questioned Health Minister Mike de Jong about the expansion plans on May 24 in the Legislature in Victoria. Black said there’s been no action on the hospital’s expansion plan, which was

submitted to the government nearly a year ago. “When can we expect a response on the concept plan?” she said. “Is everything going ahead, as far as the ministry and the minister are concerned?” In addition to concerns about the pace of approving the expansion plans, Black also expressed concern about the lack of cleanliness, wait list and information on seismic upgrading at the New Westminster Hospital. “The government has known about

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◗IN THE NEWS Homelessness numbers are dropping in city ◗P5 One resident’s story of a neighbourhood with heart ◗P8

NO IDLE THREAT : AFTER SEVEN YEARS, CITIZEN SAYS HE’LL GET COUR T ORDER

Resident will not give up train campaign BY ASHLEY OWENS REPORTER editorial@royalcityrecord.com

A New Westminster man is fed up with the noise and pollution that he calls an environmental disaster coming from the Southern Railway on River Drive. Graham Taylor-Smith has been fighting for a change for seven years. He said that he has gone through city hall, environmentalist groups, community groups and the company itself – all efforts that have had no result. But he is willing to go through with a court order if the engine-running and the whistle-blowing continues at excessive levels. Engines run for as long as 50 hours, according to Smith. He also said that his decibel reader has recorded sound levels up to 108 decibels coming from the railway. He and his wife have lived in their home for about 14 years, and they said that they have struggled with this problem from the beginning. Burnaby-New Westminster MP Peter Julian has hosted town halls at the New Westminster Quay every spring for the last two years to fight for residents as well. “We tried to bring the amendment to the Canadian Transportation Act,” he said. He said that other parties felt that there was no need to make changes to the amendment, but Julian said that they were wrong. “There’s a lot of concern in the Quay area and that’s why I brought in my private member’s bill,” said Julian. “We have a lot of support in the Lower Mainland on this bill but we’ve also gotten support in Central Canada, in Ontario and Quebec, in the Prairies and in Alberta,” he said. Residents across Canada who live near railway companies are looking for less noise and pollution. Julian’s bill is Bill C-587 – the Railway

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Fed up: New Westminster resident Graham Taylor-Smith looks out from his home over the train yard, where he says Southern Railway’s trains are causing excessive noise for residents. Noise and Vibration Control Act. Julian said that the companies are not being cooperative and that they should operate responsibly while waiting for the bill to be forwarded. Other New Westminster residents have encountered issues with the trains as well. Canadian National, Canadian Pacific and Burlington Northern Santa Fe are the three

companies that the Quayside Community Board has been dealing with. They want to reduce the amount of noise and vibration in the area. “We’ve been at this for 10 years,” said James Crosty, president of the board. “We’re sort of back to Square 1.” He said that part of the problem is that most of the railways are federally regu-

lated, operating nationally. But Southern Railway operates only in B.C. and is regulated provincially. Crosty said that they are generally a cooperative company. He hopes that they will comply with any federal regulations. “They get their stuff delivered in the ◗Train Page 4

Councillor says she will push for tree bylaw BY THERESA MCMANUS REPORTER tmcmanus@royalcityrecord.com

Longtime Queensborough resident Hilda Bechler is renewing her call for a tree bylaw in the City of New Westminster. Bechler recently contacted The Record after spotting a “big bunch” of trees that been cut down on an industrial property in Queensborough. When the issue of a tree bylaw has been raised in the past, she said the city hasn’t supported it and has expressed concern that people would try to circumvent the bylaw by cutting down trees before the

bylaw was passed. “What a bunch of bull,” she said. “We are losing the trees over time regardless. With a tree bylaw we would be saving some.” Bechler believes there’s a moral issue regarding tree cutting. She believes that trees, even if located on private property, fulfil the greater good by helping with air quality. “This is why we need a tree bylaw,” she said. “We need public input. Let’s not shut up and say, oh well.” Coun. Lorrie Williams plans to raise the issue of a tree bylaw at an upcoming council meeting.

“I have brought it up a few times. Every time I do they say … people are going to rush out and cut down all these trees,” she said. Williams said the city needs to do a better job of conveying the importance of trees to residents. “We have to impress upon them it is so important,” she said. “Every bit of green we have is going to help the environment.” Dean Gibson, the city’s director of parks, culture and recreation, addressed the issue of a tree bylaw at the March meeting of the city’s environment advisory committee. He noted that a tree bylaw had been

discussed by council and the environment committee back in 2001 but had fallen to the side. The city’s department of parks, culture and recreation’s 2012 work plan includes plans to revisit a tree bylaw because resources aren’t available at this time. He noted that other communities have implemented tree bylaws and New Westminster will look at the lessons those cities have learned and how to apply them locally. “I will ask them to look at it this year. Do it now, start now,” Williams said. “I think trees are that important to us.” www.twitter.com/TheresaMcManus

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middle of the night – that’s the problem,” he added. Crosty recognizes that many of Southern’s engines are old, so they have to be left running for a while in order to work efficiently. But he said that idling for 50 hours is excessive. But Derek Ollmann, superintendent of operations for Southern Railway, said by email that the company makes every effort to avoid idling. “SRY’s policy is to shut down locomotives if they are idling longer than 20 minutes if the conditions warrant.” He said that engines will continue to run for a number of hours during freezing temperatures to avoid engines being damaged. Smith would also like to have train whistles eliminated. He said that if they can be eliminated in West

Vancouver, it should be able to happen here. But Julian said that he is not getting a sense that these companies are tracking complaints. Taylor-Smith agreed. He said that the line that he used to call with complaints is now forwarded directly to a voicemail system. Julian said that he is not exactly sure of when the city will see a change but ensured that the steps towards improvement are underway. Another town hall is set to take place at the New Westminster Quay later sometime this year to further discuss the ongoing train issue. Julian said that representatives from the train companies are always invited to attend. “Every Canadian should have a good night’s sleep,” he said.

May Day: Tradition is 141 years old – and counting ◗ continued from page 1

times and bad. The2011MayQueensuite includes: Lauren Vanags, May Queen, and Markus Mattila, royal knight – Hume Park Elementary School; Averi Maren Mitchell, first maid of honour, and Jordan Anthony Mirembe, royal knight – John Robson Elementary School; Shivana Mishra, second maid of honour, and Nic Filusz, royal knight – Queensborough Middle School; Jadie Hill, medal bearer, and Niko Papakyriakopoulos, royal knight – Richard McBride Elementary School; Delaney

Stokes, register bearer, and Maxwell Azuma, royal knight – Lord Kelvin Elementary School; Sarah Labrosse, first flower girl, and Peter Scott-Fiddler, royal knight – Herbert Spencer Elementary School; Sydney Stromberg, second flower girl, and Jack Ray, royal knight – F.W. Howay Elementary School; Ella Bohn, third flower girl, and Quinn Pickering, royal knight – Connaught Heights Elementary School; and Samantha Block, fourth flower girl, and Spencer Gillis, royal knight – Lord Tweedsmuir School.

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Homelessness on the downswing in city

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The number of people bedding down on New Westminster streets at night is on the decline, according to recently released stats. Preliminary numbers from the 2011 Metro Vancouver Homeless Count, the latest tri-annual survey aimed at determining the homeless population, were released Tuesday and show a total of 39 “unsheltered” homeless folk. In 2008, that number was 72 – a 46 per cent decrease. The number of sheltered homeless people – that is, people

that have no fixed address but have been able to get access to emergency or temporary housing – was up 63 per cent over 2008’s numbers with a total of 85. That was one of the largest jumps in sheltered homelessness in the Lower Mainland. Volunteers collected the numbers by fanning out across parks, shelters and streets over a 24hour period on March 16. Dave Brown, community services manager for the Lookout Emergency Aid Society in New Westminster, which helps homeless people find shelter, housing and community support, said he sees progress in those numbers

but also a lot more work to do. “The numbers of the unsheltered have gone down considerably, and I’m sort of proud of that, with Lookout and the other organizations that are involved in housing people and helping them to figure out their issues,” he said. “It shows that we have housed a lot of people, and that is a good thing, but what it shows more than anything is that issues around homelessness are not just going to go away because we’re able to address some issues for homeless folk.” Brown also cautions that the preliminary numbers don’t tell the whole story as there is consid-

erable “hidden homelessness,” that is, people who are couch surfing that don’t want to be considered homeless and people who know the count is coming and avoid being seen. “You can’t get everybody in there. It’s impossible. It’s a snapshot,” he said. Perhaps more disturbing for Brown was the fact that those classified as homeless youth (under age 25) jumped from zero in 2008 to 15 this year. “I think that’s something we need to look at. The numbers around youth homelessness, I think, will probably grow,” Brown said. “The housing that

is available is getting to be out of reach for most people.” Brown said the issue of affordability for even the most basic housing is taking its toll on lowincome people, especially minimum wage earners. “I see people working two or three jobs just to pay rent on a place. People just keep trying, but everything is going up in cost. People are slowly losing faith in the system,” he said. Overall, volunteers across the Lower Mainland counted 2,623 homeless people in the region, a one per cent decrease from the last count of 2,660. www.twitter.com/BrentRichter

New chief gets special event D E N T U R E S The New Westminster Police Service is bringing out the pomp and ceremony to mark the end of an era of policing in the Royal City. New Westminster police are inviting the public to attend a change of command ceremony that will see outgoing Chief Const. Lorne Zapotichny pass the ceremonial sword over to newly appointed Chief Const. Dave Jones. The ceremony runs at 1 p.m. on Wednesday., June 1 at Queen’s Park Arena. This is the first time the municipal force has held such a ceremony in its 138-year history.

“It’s a cool ceremony. It follows military protocol. There’s marching, saluting, a pipe band,” said Const. Bruce Ballingall. “We’ve never done this ceremony before, so it’s very historical. People who show up will be witnessing history in the making because it will be part of what we do now for every chief’s change of command.” ZapotichnyservedasNewWestminster’s chief constable for 10 years. Jones has been serving as chief constable since Zapotichney stepped down on Feb. 28. By Brent Richter, staff reporter

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They’re bribing us with our own money

Isn’t there a law against bribery? power by the time July 1, 2014, rolls Apparently not when it’s a political around … exercise aimed at covering up blunders. And if the government doesn’t decide The provincial government has that it can’t afford to cut its tax base and announced that the Harmonized Sales must postpone the reduction until better Tax (HST) will be cut by two economic times. percentage points, from the Let’s face it, we’re having current 12 per cent down to 10 an HST (many would call it an THE RECORD per cent, by July 1, 2014 … “anti-HST”) referendum next If B.C. voters agree not to month precisely because most discard the controversial – and highly of the folks still making the decisions unpopular – tax in the upcoming mail-in in Victoria can’t be trusted to be honest referendum … with us about their intentions. If the current government is still in It’s plain our government was less

OUR VIEW

than honest with us about the HST at the outset. That dishonesty is why Christy Clark is now premier of B.C., instead of Gordon Campbell. And that dishonesty is the chief underpinning for opposition to the HST. Knocking two percentage points off the tax is unlikely to take the bad taste out of the mouths of B.C. residents who were forced to eat it in the first place. What happens if the HST is killed? For instance, how do we repay the federal government’s $1.6 billion bribe to imple-

ment the HST? And if the HST is cut to 10 per cent, what is the real remaining cost to taxpayers? Unfortunately, the current government’s attempt at bribery will only put up a smokescreen around the issue of whether or not the HST should be abandoned in the June 24 referendum. It will serve to remind voters of the dishonesty that brought us the tax in the first place, instead of helping us focus on the real pros and cons of keeping or discarding the HST.

Have we lost our Canadian values?

Re: The real truth about ‘priWith the new school, the First vate’ schools, In My Opinion, The Nations kids were integrated Record, May 13. and we all got to be a part of the aving seen the responses total community of Campbell to Matthew Claxton’s River. While I was a weak stuexcellent piece on private dent academically, I learned school, I feel compelled to reply my civics and the true meaning to these people who have clearly of being a Canadian from the forgotten the Canada that our diverse mix of my fellow stuforbears came to in search of dents. freedom from rigid structures of Now I see the increasing class and privilege. stratification of our schools My great grandreflecting the reawakfather was the founder ening of a class sysof Charterhouse, one tem. In a country to ALAN HAIG-BROWN of England’s most which many people prestigious private fled from those with schools. religious discrimination, I see My father left that school and parents wanting to keep their left the country that it representchildren from mixing with those ed to come to Canada. with different thoughts. He saw a land in which the I see libraries, theatres and public could fish in the rivers special education being cut from and the people sent their chilprovincial schools for lack of dren to good schools filled with funds while roads and bridges a wonderful, egalitarian mix of are built from the same budget. children. I travel and work a lot in I was a student in the 1950s, Asia, where anyone who can when the loggers and fisherafford it sends their kids to primen, along with my parents and vate schools. Where workers others, voted to build a beautiful have to scrimp to afford even the new school. state schools. It was complete with a fully I hear our government urging equipped library, a gymnasium us to be “globally competitive.” with a stage, changing rooms If underfunding our public and enough seating to host schools and subsidizing the primajor community events. vate schools are a part of that, “Nothing but the best for our I think we must really consider kids,” was the popular sentithe values of the Canada that we ment. want for our grandchildren. My parents happily sent their I, for one, do not wish for four children to this school. them the values that my father Some of us did well academicleft behind in England. ally and others, such as I, did Alan Haig-Brown is a New terribly. Westminster resident.

IN MY OPINION

Make smokers responsible for their own bad habits Dear Editor:

Re: Make smoking less easy, Letters to the editor, The Record, May 18 (in response to Province shows sense on smoking issue, Our View, The Record, May 13). Spending up to $25 million of taxpayer dollars, whether it comes out of smoking taxes or not, is ludicrous when smokers are not made responsible in the first place. I agree with Jim Cowan: “seems to me the only way to get folks to quit is to make it less and less comfortable for them to continue the habit.” Cleaning out the entranceway to London Drugs and TD Bank of smokers and the entrance to the mall across the street would be a beginning, and some money could go toward lowering taxes in

New Westminster if bylaws were enforced both on the smoker and the business who will not enforce city bylaws. In Vancouver, where a new bylaw took effect last September at Vancouver’s parks and beaches, they have had nearly 100 per cent compliance and they have issued five tickets for non-compliance at a cost of $250 for first offence and the maximum of $2,000. Imagine, the savings to health-care costs if smokers living in multi-housing complexes were made responsible for their very own secondhand smoke. Instead of having to travel to Surrey to sleep in a bus shelter or Vancouver to build a tent city where one could relax without breathing secondhand smoke, imagine being able to do it in your own city, home and on/in public sidewalks and common areas. Sam Johnson, New Westminster

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Public schools at risk

Dear Editor:

Re: The real truth about ‘private’ schools, In My Opinion, The Record, May 13. It was heartening to see the comments of Matthew Claxton in a recent column. Now is the perfect time for a debate on the future sustainability of our public education system, with municipal and provincial elections on the horizon. Public education in this province has been in a perpetual state of crisis for over a decade now as funding has failed to keep up with increased costs. Though our children still score reasonably well globally, too many are being left behind as there are not enough resources to meet their needs. Therefore it is not unreasonable to ask the question: Should our tax dollars continue to fund not only the public system but also subsidize the private or independent system to the extent it does? In 2009/10 the province gave $250 million to help fund private and independent schools. It is my understanding B.C. and Alberta are the only two provinces in Canada that do this. I don’t think it’s a coincidence that they are probably the most right-of-centre governments in the country. I think it is also important to realize the role of heavily funded economic think tanks like the Fraser Institute in this debate. The annual reports produced by the Fraser Institute are given enormous coverage in mainstream corporate media. Most people by now have figured out how skewed they are in favour of private and independent schools, but the mere fact that they receive so much media attention undermines confidence in our public school system. This is exactly what they are intended to do. What they are asking us to accept is that education should be considered a marketplace and our children are no longer students but consumers of education. I completely reject this theory, and my fear is if we continue to go down this road we will end up with a two-tiered education system that favours those families with the means to pay in one tier and the vast majority of families left in the second tier watching their children receive an inferior education. Collectively we can continue to choose to ignore this reality or we can face it head on now and have a clear and respectful dialogue, making sure that, before we cast our ballots this fall, we know the position of each candidate’s vision for public education in this province. Andrew Murray, New Westminster

Don’t ban all HD boxes

Dear Editor:

Re: Residents want Telus HD boxes stopped, The Record, May 18. The Telus HD box under construction on 21st Street does look like it might be better located a few metres away to avoid

obstructing a future driveway into the backyard of a corner lot. And more prior consultation with the adjacent property owner might help identify this type of problem. But the complaint that the box blocks pedestrian access and forces people into the street is a little unreal, since the box covers only a small portion of the space between the curb and fence. Most people walk in the street there because there are no sidewalks, not because of poles or boxes. The situation does not justify a petition that objects to boxes “in any residential area.” A blanket prohibition is totally unnecessary and, if adopted, would deprive the neighbourhood of vendor choice of HD-TV and very high-speed Internet service providers. I urge New Westminster council and staff not to take any steps that will unnecessarily hinder the rollout of these hightech services, and encourage Telus and/or the city to spend more time talking with the adjacent property owner before finalizing a box location. Frank Norman, New Westminster

Writer eats her words Dear Editor:

In light of TransLink’s announcement on Thursday evening to not proceed with the United Boulevard Connector, I am happy to publicly eat my words about my predictions on the outcome of this issue. I think it is safe to say that most people in attendance were pleasantly surprised at TransLink’s announcement and sincerely hope that this brings the UBE issue to a close once and for all. I am hopeful that if I make similar predictions about the recycling centre expansion/future incinerator that was recently proposed for the Braid Industrial lands, the outcome will be the same. Monica Hardjowasito, New Westminster

Perverse madness at work Dear Editor:

I always thought Santa Claus owned the North Pole. But it seems I was wrong because Denmark is about to lay claim to the continental shelf around Greenland and the Faroe Islands, including the North Pole. Canada, Russia, Norway and the United States have also made claims to the Arctic, driven in large part by untapped oil and gas reserves estimated to make up 30 percent of the world’s undiscovered resources. The carbon dioxide we’ve released in the past through the combustion of oil and gas has now made it possible to access even more oil and gas which will, in turn, add even more carbon dioxide to the atmosphere and cause even more global warming. Tell me there is not some sort of perverse madness at work here. Donald Leung, Burnaby

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A true neighbourhood Dear Editor:

What defines a neighbourhood beyond the relative proximity of various dwellings? In Sapperton, as in many if not all neighbourhoods in New Westminster, it’s also the bonds of compassion, community and fellowship that bring people together to help each other. In November, my husband Erich became suddenly and seriously ill with leukemia. It was a very difficult time for both of us and for our three teenagers. In the months following as he received excellent care thanks to the staff at Vancouver General Hospital and Canada’s remarkable health-care system, I did my best to be with him every step of the way as well as to work, pay bills, and guide the kids through adolescence and high school, with welcome help from family and friends. The last thing on my mind was the incomplete addition of the back of our little Sapperton home. Erich had been working on the addition on his own at the slower-than-expected pace that all amateur do-it-yourselfers will be familiar with. Now it was completed stalled. In our neighbourhood, the local guys have an informal “social club” they call SAW – Sapperton Association of Woodworkers. They meet once a month in Ross’s garage and talk about home improvement projects, local politics and whatever else

while enjoying some cold ones. SAW decided to help us, and on May 14th after a few weeks of planning and trips to-and-from Rona, a dozen of them worked throughout the day on our addition, framing windows and doors, adding flashing, rain screen strips, bug screen and more. It was an amazing relief for me, and it was as heartwarming for them. There was talk about old-fashioned barn raisings and the joy of doing hands-on work

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City woman avoids jail for obstruction in fatal hit-and-run More than five years after the unsolved fatal hit-andrun that killed a Coquitlam man, a New Westminster woman has been sentenced to a 15-month conditional sentence for hindering the police investigation. Allyne Fitzgerald, 66, was convicted in B.C. Supreme Court of obstruction of justice in September last year. Fitzgerald had discovered the damaged SUV belonging to her son, James High, in her garage the day after the crash, but instead of calling police she had it towed. Police suspected the SUV had been involved in the hitand-run that killed Coquitlam resident Robert Staines in February 2006. Fitzgerald paid $5,000 cash for repairs, which included replacing the hood, windshield and a headlight, fixing dents and painting. Justice James Williams said she knew that police were investigating the incident and that her son’s vehicle could be important to that investigation. Fitzgerald also approached a friend and High’s girlfriend, who had seen the damaged vehicle, and asked them not to speak to anyone. Charges against High were stayed in 2008, but Williams said there is “at least a high degree of likelihood” that High’s SUV was involved in the hit-and-run. Williams said on Tuesday that Fitzgerald’s conduct eradicated potential evidence and was a “deliberate subversion” of society’s values and standards. Williams said that the offence warranted a 15-month jail term, but said it could be served in the community as a conditional sentence. Fitzgerald must spend the first nine months of her sentence under virtual house arrest, leaving the house only for approved outings, work and emergencies. She was also ordered to complete 120 hours of community service. Outside court, Robert’s mother, Jocelyn Staines, said the family expected the kind of sentence that was delivered. “It’s behind me now. It’s over, goodbye. I’d rather now look at the positive side of life and thank everyone who had anything to do with this case,” Jocelyn said. “I’m not overly impressed, but I’m a true believer, I guess, in jail.” The Staines family said they want Robert to be remembered as a “fun-loving” young man who lived life to its fullest. “He had a good time while he was here,” Jocelyn said. – by Jennifer Saltman, The Province

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Black: MLA pushes for improvements to Royal Columbian ◗ continued from page 1

facilities, Royal Columbian Hospital being one of them, where our dedicated health-care professionals are still confronted by some challenges,” he said. “That translates into challenges for patients, and it’s why the government over the last 10 years, has taken such extraordinary steps to improve the capital infrastructure – that is, the hospitals that are available.” De Jong pointed out capital projects that have taken place at Surrey Memorial, Abbotsford and Vancouver General. Dix stated that the province has been warned again and again about the crisis at Royal Columbian Hospital and has done nothing in

New Westminster but close “It is a tertiary hospidown 71 acute care beds at tal for 1.6 million people St. Mary’s Hospital. in Fraser Health and one De Jong said the province of only two trauma cenhas begun to take action tres in the province,” she to prepare a site redevel- said. “Although Royal opment plan for Columbian is Royal Columbian situated in New Hospital. Westminster, it “There’s no is not simply a question that this hospital for New is expensive,” he Westminster. said. “The redeSome 85 per cent velopment of of the patients the site, in addicome from outtion to the $60 or side the city.” $70 million that In March 2011, has already been Dawn Black New Westminster spent, will be very MLA city counexpensive.” cil approved a Black said she will motion asking the province continue to press the B.C. to move forward with the Liberal government for planned expansion of Royal improvements to Royal Columbian Hospital. Columbian Hospital in The motion came a week every forum that she can. after six stretchers and

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submit the site concept plan for the redevelopment of Royal Columbian Hospital. “The government has received our concept plan and is reviewing it,” said David Plug, director of public affairs for Fraser Health. “It is a complex project. It’s not a decision made quickly.” Plug said Fraser Health is continuing to work with the physicians, care teams

and planners. If approval is given to proceed to a final business case, he said the region wants to have done its homework in advance so a business case can be put together reasonably quickly. “We are quite excited about the opportunity,” he said. “It is certainly recognized that RCH is challenged. It is just a matter of making sure we get the future plan right.”

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urnaby-New Westminster MP Peter Julian attended the Ancient and Honourable Hyack Anvil Battery’s annual salute to Queen Victoria before jetting back to Ottawa. New Westminster’s two members of Parliament were officially sworn in on May 24 as members of the 41st Parliament. “I’m excited to return to Ottawa as part of Canada’s Official Opposition and the largest New Democrat caucus in history,” said New Westminster-Coquitlam MP Fin Donnelly. “I aim to be a strong and effective voice in Parliament.” Shortly after being re-elected, Donnelly re-submitted his private member’s bills on a number of issues. The bills relate to transitioning West Coast fish farms to closed containment, changing the name of his riding to include Port Moody, banning oil supertanker traffic off B.C.’s north coast, extending medical Employment Insurance benefits and closing loopholes in the Criminal Code to prevent child luring.

Kiwanis legacy lives

The Kiwanis Club of New Westminster may no longer have its name on the outdoor pool in Moody Park, but it’s making sure its legacy lives on. The new Moody Park Outdoor Pool that opened in 2009 replaced the aging Kiwanis Pool in Moody Park. Generations of local children have memories of summers spent at Kiwanis Pool. “We wanted to have some sort of legacy,” said Marge Ashdown, president of the Kiwanis Club of New Westminster. “We had a mosaic made.” The Kiwanis Club of New Westminster had been selling hanging baskets to raise funds for the project, as well as for the Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation. The mosaic is scheduled to be installed near the main entrance to the pool in June. “New Westminster is getting to be known as the town of mosaics,” Ashdown said. “It looks good.”

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A new-and-improved escalator is now serving patrons at Westminster Centre. The mall’s owners spent about $300,000 to replace the 33-year-old escalators that led from the main area outside of London Drugs to ◗Around Town Page 12

New Westminster resident has beaten the odds to seek Miss Universe Canada title BY BRENT RICHTER REPORTER brichter@royalcityrecord.com

She’s got a harrowing story, and she wants to tell it to the universe. New Westminster ’s Jessie-May Broadhurst has overcome multiple lifetimes worth of challenges including abuse, foster care and a brush with death. But rather than ruminating on them, she is using them in her campaign to be crowned Miss Universe Canada. “Having to grow up so fast, I always got picked on, and people didn’t understand me … I learned how to create an independence and not need people and go by my own beat,” she said. When Broadhurst was eight, she came forward to her father that she and her brother were being physically abused by an extended family member who was mentally ill. The youngsters were taken into foster care and became caught in a legal grey area while her parents tried to settle custody. By 13, she was at home with her mother, but her experiences had made her highly independent. At 16, she was living on her own, working full-time and going to school at night. Just before her 17th birthday, Broadhurst got into a car with a drunk driver and wound up in a near-fatal car accident. “I was very independent, and then I lost it all with my car accident. Everything went right back to square one. I was like a sevenyear-old child. I was inpatient. I couldn’t speak English properly. I couldn’t walk properly,” she said. Getting into a car with a drunk driver was not a smart decision, she admits, but Broadhurst sees it is another step in the path that got her to where she is today. After years of counselling and physical therapy, Broadhurst emerged the confident and able person she is today. “Going through that, it taught me how to appreciate myself again and how to value my thoughts and how to value my Larry Wright/THE RECORD emotions because I second-guessed every- Finding a new life: Jessie-May Broadhurst is sharing her story of how she triumphed thing after the accident,” she said. over adversity and is now seeking the Miss Universe Canada crown. After working in modelling for the last “I’m just sharing my story. I’m wanting five years, Broadhurst was approached by ple all have a story and are trying to make Beauties of Canada, the organization that a difference in being an encouragement and people to know that no matter who they scouts Canadian contestants for Donald support and motivation for other people, are in life, they can still make great things children especially,” she said. “I don’t find happen and they kind of happen for you. Trump’s Miss Universe Pageant. She took them up on the offer because it a competition. I find it as everybody shar- I didn’t search for this. It kind of came to me.” she admired the philanthropic work contes- ing their position, sharing their story. Broadhurst will compete in the Miss In addition to the physical training, tants do and because it allows her to tell her story. She said she also wants to help cor- which includes yoga and running 14 kilo- Universe Canada pageant June 23 and 25. rect misconceptions about what a beauty metres a day, Broadhurst is using her expe- Supporters can vote for her in the People’s riences and the benefits of her recovery to Choice category by clicking the Like icon pageant is. “So many people just look at it at face inspire her campaign. That inspiration is on her profile at www.beautiesofcanada. value – pretty women, walking the runway also finding its way into a book she is writ- com. www.twitter.com/BrentRichter – and they don’t understand that these peo- ing about her life.

Nordic Spirit exhibition opens at city museum A new exhibit is underway at the New Westminster Museum and Archives. Nordic Spirit – Early Norwegian Immigrants in B.C. is a temporary exhibit about the Norwegian immigrant experience in British Columbia. The exhibit includes some

Norwegian family heirlooms and more than 100 panels of historical photographs from Norwegian families who settled in British Columbia, including some in New Westminster. The exhibit opened in time for Norwegian Constitution Day (May 17) and International

Museums Day (May 18), and it will remain on display at the New Westminster Museum and Archives until July 17. It will then be replaced by an exhibit about Danish immigrants in B.C. Nordic Spirit – Early Norwegian Immigrants in B.C.

is a travelling exhibit that was created by the Scandinavian Cultural Society in Burnaby. The New Westminster Museum and Archives galleries are open to the public Wednesday through Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. at 302 Royal Ave. Admission is by donation.

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College recognizes two Honorary Fellows Radio legend Bill Hughes and youth justice leader Tim Agg have been selected as the first-ever recipients of Douglas College’s highest honour – Honorary Fellowship. The awards will be presented June 1 and 2 during graduation ceremonies at the college’s New Westminster campus. Born and raised in New Westminster, Bill Hughes was general manager of CKNW for 14 years and the voice of the Roving Mic show, where he interviewed visitors to Vancouver on buses. He retired in 1994 after 15,083 programs – setting a Guinness World Record for longest running radio program in history. He was also executive vice-president of Western Broadcasting and president of the Vancouver Canucks from 1972 to 1981, and he also served on the NHL board of governors. Hughes has served on the board of CKNW’s Orphans’ Fund for more than 40 years, was active in the Rotary Club and served on the Douglas College Foundation for 18 years. “The people I came into most contact with at Douglas were mature students – people who really deserved a second chance,” he said. “It was amazing how these people inspired assistance. They had goals and dreams.” Hughes, now 85, has made several major donations to Douglas College, including giving a substantial amount to the library at the New Westminster campus. In 1999, Douglas College named the library the Bill Hughes Family Library. Agg has been the executive director of

PLEA Community Services, a non-profit agency that provides support and services to people who face addiction, victimization and other difficulties, since 1982. His numerous contributions to the welfare of children and youth include helping create the PLEA “wraparound” service – a holistic, comprehensive, tailored approach to the needs and circumstances of the individual – as an alternative to custody, and implementing a family care model of detox and supported recovery for youth with addictions. Agg helped PLEA win the $1 million Vancity Award for the KidStart Mentoring Program, a volunteer program to mentor at-risk youth. Since 2001 Agg has been chair and member of the youth justice advisory committee at Douglas College. He established the Bernie Agg Scholarship and Bernie Agg Bursary for students in the college’s Youth Justice Program. In 2007, he initiated a partnership between PLEA, Douglas College and the McCreary Centre Society to carry out community-based research. Scott McAlpine, president of Douglas College, said the contributions made by Hughes and Agg to Douglas and the larger community have made an impact that continues to benefit students and other individuals in need. “Bill and Tim are giants. Bill’s work with the Douglas College Foundation has made it possible for single parents and mature students to have meaningful futures, and Tim’s contributions have helped shape our youth justice program into what it is today.”

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Hitchhiking marmot needs a ride home

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The Wildlife Rescue Association of B.C. has a marmot on its hands that’s looking to hitch a ride to the Interior. The yellow-bellied marmot, whose sex has not been determined, presumably climbed into an Imperial Oil truck en route to the Lower Mainland from Kamloops. Once discovered upon arrival in Burnaby, the marmot was captured and brought to the Wildlife Rescue Association about a week ago. Yolanda Brooks, the association’s spokesperson, said the marmot is doing really well. “It’s healthy, it’s got a big appetite, it’s eating a lot of apples and yams at the moment,” she said, adding they want to get it back in the wild as soon as possible before it adjusts to “the good life” at the rehabilitation centre. Marmots aren’t often found in the Lower Mainland. They prefer rocky habitats and higher elevations, such as the Hope Slide area, and that’s why the association needs to return it to its natural habitat. Marmots are social animals, Brooks added, and it’s a “pretty lonely existence in the city.” This is not the first time the Burnaby-based association has seen a stowaway. Brooks said they get a few marmots annually. Last year, a man discov-

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A hitchhiker’s guide to rodents: This yellow-bellied marmot needs a ride from Burnaby to Kamloops. The critter came to the Lower Mainland as a stowaway in a truck and the Wildlife Rescue Association needs someone to take it back to the Interior. ered one in his truck but couldn’t get it out, so he drove to the association with the critter in the vehicle. Brooks said they had to dismantle the truck to get to the marmot, whose paws were burnt. They nursed it back to health and released it by the Hope Slide area. “That’s generally how they get here – they hitch a ride,” Brooks said. “They like narrow places to sleep. This truck is probably stationary when they get on, and they get a bit of a shock when it takes off and they’re stuck until the truck stops again.” As for this year’s marmot, Brooks said it’ll be put

in a kennel and fed before the trip so the volunteer driver won’t have to worry about marmot maintenance or getting bitten while on the road. The association needs someone to take it up to Kamloops, where another volunteer will take the marmot on the final leg of the journey north before it is set free. Anyone heading to Kamloops with room for a furry passenger can call the Wildlife Rescue Association at 604-526-7275 and ask for Crystal Simmons, the sooner, the better. “The marmot is basically healthy and ready to go,” Brooks said.

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oetic Justice is on the move. The poetry reading sessions, which have been held at Renaissance Books in downtown New Westminster, are moving to the Heritage Grill. The sessions are running from 3 to 5 p.m. every Sunday in June. The Poetic Justice readings include featured poets starting at 3 p.m., followed by open mike sessions – arrive early to sign up for the open mike session. For more information, contact Reese McBeth at 604-520-0848 or sugartoejimmy@gmail. com; Franci Louann at 604-522-7613 or flouann@ telus.net; or Candice James at 778-322-1131 or saddlestone@shaw.ca. The Heritage Grill is also the home of Slam Central poetry sessions every other Thursday night. The Heritage Grill is at 447 Columbia St., next to

Columbia SkyTrain station. Check out the website at www.theheritagegrill. com, under the Events and Music Program links, to find out what’s coming up over the next month.

Book launch

If you read this column in last Friday’s paper, you may have noticed an item about Calvin Wharton’s new book of poetry, The Song Collides. Calvin, by the way, is the chair of creative writing at Douglas College. Since then, I’ve learned that there will be a book launch in Vancouver on June 3, at Café Montmartre, 4362 Main St., at 7 p.m. The launch will also feature two other new books: Charles Tidler’s Hard Hed and Madeline Sonik’s Afflictions and Departures. It’s free, and everyone is welcome. (Oh, and also, sharpeyed readers will likely have already noticed a headline error from that column – it called the book an “anthology,” which it is not. It’s a collection of poems by Calvin. Sorry about that.) In any case, you can find out more at www. anvilpress.com.

Plan for Pride Here’s an early headsup about some more summer fun in New Westminster. New Westminster Pride has announced that Kate Reid will be the featured performer at the kickoff for this year’s Pride 2011 – Follow the Rainbow pride festival in the Royal City. The casual meet-andgreet featuring Kate will be held at the Coming Home Café at 753 Sixth. St. on Aug. 11. It’s slated to run from 7 to 10 p.m. “Kate Reid is one of Canada’s funniest, sharpest new talents – a whipsmart wordsmith with a dynamic stage presence who leaves her audiences by turns laughing, crying and pumping their fists in delighted, singalong solidarity,” says a write-up about the kickoff event. Find out more about Kate at www.katereid.net. A note also to performers out there who may be interested in getting involved with Pride – organizers are holding auditions on June 26 for entertainers to appear on the Pride stage in Tipperary Park. Auditions, open to per-

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Fun for foodies

Also from the “save the date” files, note Canada Day on your calendars.

This one’s particularly for the foodies, but it’s bound to be of appeal to just about everybody. Among the other celebrations set for July 1, there will be a new event at River Market – Food from the Ground UP. Several farmers will be on hand selling produce and giving demonstrations about local and sustainable eating, as well as showcasing foods in their most natural states. Professional chef James Groot is also slated to be on hand to create food using ingredients that nor-

mally get tossed out – garlic scapes, beet tops and the like. There will also be a kids’ corner where an artist will make crafts with kids using leaves and branches. You can find out more on Twitter – find them at @foodthegroundUP. Stay tuned here, because I’ll have more details as it draws closer. Do you have an item for Lively City? Send ideas to Julie, jmaclellan@royalcity record.com. Visit her In the Spotlight blog online at www. royalcityrecord.com – click on the Opinion tab and follow the link under Blogs.

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‘History’ not always old Travel along to Mexico ◗ IN THE LIBRARY

BY DEBRA NELSON CONTRIBUTOR editorial@royalcityrecord.com

he monthly travel shows at the Library take a trip to Mexico in June. Karen Justice will show her photographs of Mexico City and San Miguel de Allende on Wednesday, June 1 at 2:30 p.m. and again on Wednesday, June 8 at 7:30 p.m. These popular travel shows are sponsored by the University Women’s Club. If this armchair trip inspires you to learn more about the country or maybe plan a trip, make your first stop the library. Fodor’s travel guides include one for all of Mexico as well as select areas such as Cancun, Cozumel and Yucatan. Eyewitness Travel produces colourful, detailed guides with lots of photographs and maps. Its Top

10 Mexico City has dozens of Top 10 lists from murals to culinary highlights. Before you go you can learn a bit of history or brush up on your Spanish. The Mayan civilization, the colonization by Spain, the revolution and the Spanish American war are complemented with biographies of Leon Trotsky, who spent his final days of exile in Mexico, and painters Diego Riviera and Frida Kahlo. Spanish learning is easy with books, DVDs and CDs including MP3s, and free downloadable audio and ebooks. Eating in a foreign country can be challenging. In Eat Smart in Mexico, Joan Peterson tells you how to eat and drink like a local and provides two bilingual dictionaries, one that lists typical Mexican dishes and regional specialties and one that lists foods, spices and cooking terminology.

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◗THURSDAY, JUNE 9 Family Place at F.W. Howay Elementary, drop-in from 9:15 to 11:15 a.m. while school is in session. School located at 91 Courtney Cres. Join other parents with children five and under for crafts, songs, storytelling and playtime. No registration required, program is free. Info: 604-520-3666. Life skills workshops for new immigrants, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., from May 12 to June 9, New Westminster Public Library at 716 Sixth Ave. Register for one workshop or all of them. For more information or registration call MOSAIC at 604-522-3722 ext. 155.

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Our Past: Yes, it’s true – Expo 86 was 25 years ago ◗ continued from page 17

This date tends to bring out comments that often focus on “how on earth can it be that long – 25 years – since Expo and the SkyTrain?” Later this year, there will be a presentation at the New Westminster Historical Society on the 25th anniversary of the closing of Expo 86 in the fall of 1986. This group has also marked

the landmarks of five years, 10 years and 20 years since the fair. Now it is up to 25 years, and for this particular event, memories are just as sharp and exciting as they always were. Remember, however, that for young people today, Expo 86 is just another exhibition in the history of world fairs, albeit a very successful one right in our own backyard. Twenty-five years ago we

were rapidly moving towards the end of the first month of the fair that started on May 2 and would run through until Oct. 13. Many discussions included observations about particular exhibits at Expo. Many conversations described one as better than another, and described particular things to see, perhaps suggesting that certain exhibits weren’t worth the time to wait in line.

Whatever the comments, it was a dominating factor in local life at that time. History does not need to be really old to be of interest as these little reminders point out. The story of our local community is made up of a vast array of items – enjoy watching them all as they move from tomorrow, to today, to yesterday. You can follow Archie and Dale Miller on Twitter, @Senseofhistory.

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Twins take second place at Coquitlam LL tournament BY TOM BERRIDGE SPORTS EDITOR tberridge@royalcityrecord.com

The New Westminster Twins finished runner-up at a major Little League baseball tournament in Coquitlam over the Victoria Day long weekend. The Twins won four straight games en route to the tournament final, including two big-run victories against the host teams. In the final, the Hastings Expos took advantage of the quiet Twin bats to take the gold medal 7-1 on May 23. The Twins opened the tournament with a 6-4 win over Lynn Valley behind Taylor Jensen’s three-run inside the park home run. The Royal City crew got their bats busy in the next two outings, blanking the Coquitlam Giants 21-0 and then paddling the Coquitlam Blue Jays by a whopping 28-2 scoreline. The Twins earned a spot in the 10-team tournament final with a 6-3 victory over the Whalley Yankees. The New Westminster Royals posted a 1-2-1 record in a major tourney in North Vancouver. Daniel Li and Owen Napieralski placed second in the fly ball catch skills competition. This weekend, New Westminster Little League is hosting the 47th annual Hyacks majors baseball tournament at Moody Park. The New West Twins and Yankees will both contest the 12-team tourney, which begins today (Friday). A home-run derby will be held on Saturday, beginning at 12:45 p.m. Medal games begin on Sunday at 4 p.m.

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In fact, the men’s u19 team will be the first national team operatThree Minto Cup-win- ing under the Canadian ning teammates are about Lacrosse Association’s new to embark on another quest strategic plan. for glory. “At the last go-round Burnaby’s Matt Brown for under-19, there were was recently named the only five eligible players offensive coordinator for who had NCAA experiCanada’s under-19 men’s ence. Now there’s about field lacrosse team in prep- 40. So it’s just taken off,” aration for the 2012 world said Brown. “It’s huge. championships in Finland. (The players) have learned Brown helped the and adapted to the field Burnaby Lakers win two game.” Canadian junior Not only A indoor box have Canadian lacrosse titles players adaptwith Albertans “What we’re see- ed, they have Taylor Wray and excelled. Geoff Snider in ing is everybody In the last 2000 and 2002. is seeing the two years Now the alone, players three former need. You can’t from the West teammates are teach what the Coast have left to help coach an indelible Canada’s new box game devel- mark on the u-19 national NCAA game. ops.” team lacrosse Last seaprogram under son, New head coach MATT BROWN Westminster’s Brodie Merrill. U19 offensive coordinator K e v i n Wray will Crowley, with take on the job Stony Brook of defensive coordinator University, was named the with the u-19 team, while Division I player of the year Snider will be the faceoff and is a finalist for the prescoach. tigious Tewaaraton Award “It’s a perfect situation,” for a second straight year. said Brown on a long-disStony Brook teammate tance call from Denver. Jordan McBride graduated “We kind of have all the this year as the America pieces in place. We’re very, East player of the year, and very excited.” leaves the program as the Brown, who is in his only player to score 40 or third year as an assistant more goals in four consecucoach at the University tive seasons. of Denver, and Wray, an Current Burnaby Laker assistant coach at Lehigh Trevor Moore earned University, are the only back-to-back Northeast two Western Canadians Conference player of the currently on the coach- year honours while at ing staff of a NCAA field Robert Morris University. lacrosse program. While Burnaby’s Riley All three went on to suc- Loewen was named a Div. cessful lacrosse careers in II All-American in his sophfield at university – Brown omore year at Limestone and Snider at Denver, and College to name but a few. Wray at Duke. They also “What we’re seeing in have many seasons of pro college is everybody is seebox behind them. ing the need (for players Now Brown, who will from Canada). You can’t be 28 in June, and Wray, teach what the box game turning 30 this summer, develops. They all want one are both married with new- or two players. It’s good for borns and are helping turn Canadian lacrosse,” Brown the page in a new chapter said. of organized lacrosse in Wray, who was part Canada. of Canada’s national u-19 The two see it as a win- field team in 1999, said the win for both their universi- upcoming world champity programs and the future onship could see a much growth of the national more level playing field game. ◗Coaches Page 22 BY TOM BERRIDGE SPORTS EDITOR tberridge@royalcityrecord.com

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First pitch: New Westminster Twins Reece Davies, seen here in his ﬁrst start of the season, helped the Little League club to a second-place ﬁnish in Coquitlam.

Caprice win medals at Peters provincial BY TOM BERRIDGE SPORTS EDITOR tberridge@royalcityrecord.com

Rene Bell led a near sweep of the 16-and-over figures at the recent Jean Peters provincial synchronized swimming championships in Nanaimo. Bell won the individual provincial figures title with a 60.654 score just ahead of seven other Burnaby Caprice club swimmers. Alina Aref-Yeva finished runner-up with a 57.631 score, while Shannon Pflueger and Nichole

Gingrich placed third and fourth, respectively, with scores of 56.933 and 56.834. Not far behind was Lucia Sun in fifth place with 56.559. Alyssa Jiang finished in sixth, Corina Hojan in seventh and Helena Diao in ninth spot. Gingrich edged clubmate ArefYeva for top spot in the solo finals. The Caprice girls, including Lindsay Allen, also won the team final over the Nanaimo Diamonds in their age bracket. In the 13 to 15 age division, Maria

Beskromnova and Elizabeth Hanson teamed up for third place in the novice PR duet finals. Beskromnova and Hanson then teamed with Claire Hein-Salvi, Gabby Molitoris and Ela and Kasia Stawarska for fifth in the team finals. Hein-Salvi was a club-best 21st in novice figures, Beskromnova placed in the 26th spot. Burnaby Caprice will hold its annual watershow at C. G. Brown Pool on Saturday, June 11. The onehour show will start at 11 a.m.

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◗ SUMMER WATER SPORTS

Club has real community feel BY ALFIE LAU REPORTER

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Vaclav Vincalek was like any father trying to spend more time with his kids. His children, Jakub, now 15 and Annie, seven, needed an activity for exercise and the swimming pool at Bonsor seemed like the perfect place. Vincalek saw the sign for the Burnaby Barracudas Aquatics Club and not only did his kids join, he became part of the Barracudas family, too. Now the president of the volunteer organization, Vincalek is trying to get more students involved in the healthy activities of swimming and water polo. “This year, our aim is to have 250 kids in our programs,” said Vincalek. “Last year, we had 210 and we think we can get more this year.” Vincalek said the Barracudas are run by a group of engaged parents who want to build a community of swimmers and water polo players. Harry Jung is in charge of putting together the Barracudas’ water polo teams and he said it’s a

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A family feel: Harry Jung, left, and Vaclav Vincalek are two volunteer parents making a difference in Burnaby aquatics. great activity for kids who want to swim in a team environment. Jung got involved when his oldest son Kyle, now 15, was swimming with the Barracudas. “I asked him if he wanted to do water polo,” said Harry. “He said he’d give it a try and he’s liked it ever since.”

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Coaches: Both competitors ◗ continued from page 21

when the world’s best junior field teams meet in Turku, Finland in 2012. “I think at this championship you will see an Iroquois team and a Canadian team that will have every opportunity to win, and a U.S. team that has never been beaten in international competition before,” said Wray, who is going into his fifth year as defensive coach at Lehigh in Pennsylvania. “For us and myself, it’s an opportunity to do something that has never been done.” While daunting, the former Burnaby juniors have a historical background from which to draw from, said Brown. “What I remember best about us was we were just real competitors. We weren’t the best skilled team but that group with Snider and T-Wray, I remember going into Victoria in Game 6 and taking it to them and then beating them again in our own barn,” Brown said. (Snider and Wray) are both tough as nails and competitive, and that’s what we bring to this team. We bring a lot of passion and our competitiveness, and we’re going to demand a lot from these guys to bring a championship to Canada.” Wray and Snider were both playing members of Canada’s 2006 senior field team that upset the United States at the World championships in Hamilton. Snider was named the MVP following the gold-medal final. “2006 was as big an outcome as there has been for me, but to do it as a coach, with the Canadian team, would be right up there,” Wray said. The u-19 world championships will be held from July 12 to 21, 2012.

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said Huynh. “The good thing for kids doing both is more time in the water.” For McMurray, the whole concept of water polo was foreign to him, even during his time as a competitive long-distance swimmer. “Doing the egg beater (treading water) won’t help you in swimming,” joked McMurray. But some of the benefits of water polo include improving endurance and increasing the level of competition, even if it is in a team environment. For McMurray, the benefits of coaching can be seen instantly. “You work with kids and you tell them to do something and they do it and there’s a big smile that comes over their faces,” said McMurray. “That’s why I love coaching.” “And the improvement

is coming. Part of coaching is defining the issue, introducing a new way of doing things and seeing that develop. ... That’s already happening.” The club has a motto of ‘Swim stronger, Swim faster’ and coaches like Huynh and McMurray are doing their best to help their students reach those goals. For Vincalek, the improvement in his children can be seen in the fact that he, as a masters swimmer, can’t beat Jakub any more. “I can still outswim the little one (Annie), but that’s only for like 10 metres,” he joked. As president of the Barracudas, Vincalek is always looking for more engaged parents and volunteers. “We have a budget of just over $100,000 and that has to go to running the club, paying the coaches

and all the other expenses of the club,” said Vincalek. “We do try and keep costs as low as we can, to keep it as affordable for parents as possible.” The Barracudas swim at Bonsor Recreation Complex, Central Park and, when the summer pool season opens, at the McPherson Park, Robert Burnaby Park and Kensington Park outdoor pools. If all goes well, the club hopes to host the 2013 provincials. “We are a club that is growing and if we can get the provincials, that will be great for the club and Burnaby,” said Vincalek. People interested in joining the Burnaby Barracudas can find out more information at www.burnaby barracudas.com or email Vincalek at president@ burnabybarracudas.com. www.twitter.com/AlfieLau

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Forest Grove Montessori & Childcare

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Established for over 20 years Ages 0 - 5 years Montessori & Daycare French, Music, Science, Math & Outdoor Activities

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½-Day Preschool All-Day Group Child Care Before & After School Care

57 Seventh Ave., New West. & 4415 Fitzgerald Ave., Burnaby www.cambridgemontessori.ca Registration:

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Experienced Certified ECE Staff Ages 2.5 to 6 years Academic Morning & Afternoon Classes 4 days per week

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Serving local elementary schools

778-371-7556

7231 Frances Street, North Burnaby

Registration for September 2011 starts Feb. 1

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★ ½-Day for 3, 4 & 5 years ★ All Day (extended hours) for 4, 5 & 6 years

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Burnaby Children’s Centres Society (Taylor Park, Hanna Court)

- Two Licensed Daycare Centres Mon - Fri., 7:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M. - Near Edmonds Skytrain Station - Programs Supervised by ECE & First Aid Certified Staff - Bright Spacious, Well Equipped Facility; Fieldtrips, French Class - Register Now for Infant, Toddler and 3-5 year old programs

Phone (604) 520-6017 7500 Hanna Court Burnaby

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• Earn up to $70/hr. • Government Financial Aid may be available.

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IN HOME OR STUDIO LESSONS Piano, Theory & other instruments. Allegro Music School 604-327-7765

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The Burnaby NOW and New Westminster Record will be running a special section for Grads of all ages and we’d like to include as many graduates as we possibly can. Send us the name of the graduate, their school graduating photo and include a brief message of congratulations and who it’s from.

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NEED HELP FINDING EMPLOYMENT?

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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

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Customer Service

CUSTOMER SERVICE Clerk needed. $13.56/hr, 40hrs/wk, related job experience and bilingual ability an asset. Send resume by mail to Charles Tsang (of Royal Pacific (Kingsway) Ltd.), 4214 Castlewood Cres, Burnaby. BC V5G 2M2, email: Royal88@telus.net or fax 604-436-3758 before May 28, 2011 . Only applicant selected for interview will be contacted.

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General Employment

Become a Registered Personal Trainer. See our ad under Education. Hilltop 604-930-8377

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Progressive Housing Society Community Mental Health and Homeless Outreach Workers Require 3 years related experience. Knowledge of mental illness. Good communication skills. Valid class 5 driver’s license and access to reliable vehicle. Email to lkingston@progressivehousing.net

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RESIDENT MANAGER COUPLE Live in positions for retired or semi-retired couples wishing to supplement their income. Must be personable with good English skills. No experience needed training provided. Fax resume with cover letter to 604-980-3839

Now Hiring

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

Hotel Restaurant

SANTORINI'S BURNABY is hiring waiters/waitresses, f/t, $10.00/hr. 604-435-5550.

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Information Technology

OVERINTERACTIVE MEDIA Inc. (Downtown) hiring F/T Unity Programmer. Must have extensive exp. in 3D game dev. & web tech. Degree or College Dipl. an asset, but not mandatory. Exp. is the key. $29/hr. Send resumes to: jobs@overinteractive.com

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PREPRESS FOREMAN - THE DAILY COURIER (KELOWNA) Qualifications: • Working knowledge of prepress equipment /software. • Knowledge of CTP, image setters and negative output preferred • Computer experience on Mac / PC • Exceptional knowledge of graphic design and ad production.• Able to work with little or no supervision. Responsibilities: •Assist in the analysis of existing business practices and workflows. •Design and implement tools to both automate and improve these existing operations. •Ability to lead, direct and manage Prepress/Composing department personnel. •Be a team player, self -motivated with strong work ethics. Previous newspaper experience an asset. Wages as per union contract.. Submit resumes by May 30, 2011 to: Okanagan Valley Newspaper Group Email: humanresources@ok.bc.ca

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Postmedia Community Publishing, a division of Postmedia Network Inc. has an immediate full-time opening for an Account Specialist co-ordinator position in their Vancouver ofﬁce. The incumbent will be responsible for the following:

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Working in a coordinating role with Account Executives, agencies, newspapers and clients to ensure the accurate processing and execution of print and online advertising orders. Assist Account Executives with research gathering and presentations for new revenue opportunities. Closely monitor print & digital campaigns and work with Account Executives to ensure contract terms are met and recommend solutions when necessary. Resolve customer service and billing issues promptly. Create and maintain schedules for ad campaigns including promotions and integrated opportunities. Obtain superior knowledge of the booking system (Dart Sales Manager) and achieve the highest capabilities on the system Assist in providing screenshots of launched campaigns Perform other duties as required.

Solid experience in a Customer Service Representative role. Excellent organizational skills with the ability to work in fast pace environment. Solid communication skills and the ability to work well within a team environment. Intermediate skills in MS Power Point, Word, and Excel. Detail oriented with the ability to work independently. Interactive Advertising skills are an asset.

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PODS the world’s largest mobile storage company is seeking Professional Part Time Drivers/could lead to full time with beneﬁts and bonuses. Duties: Deliver Pods throughout the lower mainland, Operate a remotely driven, hydraulic lift machine. Supply excellent Customer Service, Do daily paperwork, including pre and post trips. & Pod servicing as needed. Must have: 3 years experience driving a 5 ton truck. A clean class 5 license, Fork lift experience an asset. A can do attitude, and be a Team player. Must be available for weekends & evenings. Training wage: $15.00 per hour.

ANTIQUE SOLID oak dining room suite made by Victoriaville Furniture - over 100 years old. All carved and shaped pedestals and fronts. 52' round table with 3 leaves; 6 chairs; buffet with mirror and side table. Taking offers. Pictures available by email. Call 604-855-7033 or 604-807-8441.

Apply in person, with resume and current drivers abstract, Tuesday and Thursday 11am – 1pm. @ 5350 Byrne Rd. No phone calls please.

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ANTIQUE SHOW Sat., June 4th

7:30-9:00 a.m. $10 Early Bird 9am-5pm $1.50 Reg. Admission VENDORS WANTED

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All Like New! Nilex Inc., providing geosynthetic solutions, materials and construction services to the civil, resource and environmental construction sectors, offers the following opportunity:

Inside Sales Representative

Based in our Burnaby ofﬁce, the Inside Sales Representative provides inside sales support to our Technical Sales Representatives. Our customers include municipalities, golf courses, contractors, and industrial users. Working with internal departments, outside vendors, and warehousing partners, this position is responsible for preparing and submitting product, technical, and pricing information and quotes; researching and identifying prospects; cold calling; conducting comparative price analyses; tracking and following up on status of outstanding quotes/projects; and providing accurate information and solutions to problems presented. The successful candidate will be detail oriented and possess excellent customer service and communication skills. Must have excellent computer knowledge including but not limited to, Excel, Word, and Customer Relationship Management. Familiarity with the construction industry would be an asset. To learn more about Nilex and this position, visit our website at www.nilex.com. Please email your resume to careers@nilex. com by June 10, 2011. We thank all candidates for their interest in Nilex, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. selected for an interview will be contacted.

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COMPLETE CARD making supplies with 75+ stamps, good cond in containers, $150. 17 antique porcelin dolls with boxes from Franklin Mint, must be seen $50-$75 ea. Rockwell plates $7.50 each. Call 604-940-0106

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HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best Price, Best Quality. All Shapes & Colors Available. Call 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.ca IKEA DESK storage combo $110. Warhammer game $100. Call 604-987-5557

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Garage Sale

South Burnaby

MULTI-FAMILY SALE Sat May 28, 9am-3pm, 7406 Imperial Street

Hsehld items, collectibles, small appls, books, china, tapes, tools, furn & misc items. Something for Everyone!

Delivery/Warranty avail.

604.306.5134 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.

Childcare Available

Do you need to advertise your Daycare or Preschool ? 'Kids on the Go' Feature runs once a month... in The Burnaby Now & The New West Record To place an ad or for more info please Call Virginia 604.444.3051

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Space Available Accepting Registration for September

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604 - 525-6458

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Metaphysical

Cancer June 21-July 22: The weeks ahead emphasize quietude, contemplation, solitude, lowered energy, particularly this Wednesday/ Thursday. Despite this, however, your social and optimistic side remains strong – especially Sunday to Tuesday. Your psychic and spiritual side emerges – so, hopefully, does your charitable side. This is a good time to contemplate your plans for the future, especially Sunday to Tuesday. June 4 begins 12 months of increased socializing, especially in your work environment. You might not feel the full effect of this until your birthday onward. Your energy bounces back Friday. Leo July 23-Aug. 22: The emphasis lies on wish fulﬁllment, social delights, light, friendly romance, optimism, the joy of living! Be ambitious Sunday to Tuesday. Soon (Saturday) you begin 12 months of super career luck. You’ll ﬁnd bosses, parents and VIPs are more open to your ideas, willing to give you a boost up the ladder. Your creative, romantic and pleasure-loving side can help promote you and your ambitions. Midweek’s for social joys, entertainment and romance. Issue invitations. But retreat Friday/ Saturday – conditions are unstable Friday. Humour a “pushy” higher-up – until late June. Virgo Aug. 23-Sept. 22: The weeks ahead bring pressure to perform and opportunities to enhance your status or prestige. Your career, relations with higher-ups and ambitions will occupy you. Until June 21, you might invest in a foreign country or international fund, etc. For this same three weeks, avoid legal hassles. Pay attention to Sunday through Tuesday – days when your mind will naturally drift toward the “larger questions,” toward international events, higher learning, compassion for all, and gentle love. This entire zone will be very luckily brought into prominence this June to next (2012).

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Cats

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Dogs

2 BENGAL CATS females, 9 yrs old, looking for a new home. Owner has to move & no cats allowed. Mary 604-986-7990 CATS. Fixed - male and female rescued cats. Free to good, n/s indoor homes only. 604-513-9310 CATS for ADOPTION Royal City Humane Society. 604-524-6447 www.rchs.bc.ca

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ALL SMALL breed pups local & non shedding $399+. 604-590-3727, 604-514-3474 www.puppiesfishcritters.com CHOCOLATE LAB pups, vet checked, 1st shots, dewormed. Parents both registered. $500. 604-856-3132

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Tim Stephens' Astral Reflections Aries March 21 - April 19: Letters, emails, reports, short literature, calls, visits, short trips, errands, paperwork – these fill your life, especially midweek. The week is busy but not terribly important. Money themes continue, mostly good ones. Money might really rush toward you now to June 21 – but beware, you could spend it just as swiftly, or spend even more than comes. Bank it, be tight-fisted! Saturday (June 4) begins a year of grand money luck, especially in earnings and selling items. (Early hints of this Sunday/Monday, when all’s well in dollar-land.) Focus on home, children Friday/Saturday. Taurus April 20-May 20: The weeks ahead feature money, earnings and spending, possessions, memory, rote learning, and sensuality. All these, by June 4 onward will “tweak” or more deeply, give birth to, significant and beneficial “heavy money” situations. Heavy money = investments, mortgages, financial partnerships, dealings with other people’s money, inheritance: generally any money that is big, shared and intended to grow. (E.g., a car will not grow in value, but land often does.) Your charm and magnetism soar Sunday/Monday: impress someone! Money, midweek – beware a false idea. Speak humbly Friday. Gemini May 21-June 20: Congratulate yourself – you’re on top, winning! Your energy and charisma are climbing (and will increase more next week). Impress someone, seek attention, start significant projects, tackle formerly daunting tasks. Rest and plan and deal with government or head office Sunday-Tuesday.Then plunge into brave action Tuesday eve to Thursday. You might need to choose between your personal drives and a career/reputation situation. Either choice is OK: base it on your stage of life. Be cautious with money Friday: spend Saturday. Saturday begins 12 months of relative quietude: be patient.

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May 29 - June 4, 2011

Libra Sept. 23-Oct. 22: A mellow, understanding mood flows over you this week and the next two (especially this midweek). Study abstract subjects, religion, philosophy – any higher learning – or to write, travel afar or handle legal matters. You might meet love. Sunday to Tuesday contains mysteries – look beneath surface appearances. Your sexual and financial instincts awaken. It’s a superb time to go for a health diagnostic, change your lifestyle, or make a commitment. All these things (from mysteries to sex to finances) face huge luck from June 4 to mid-2012. Your life is about to change! Caution Friday. Scorpio Oct. 23-Nov. 21: Late May and June draw you into life’s depths. Mysteries, secrets, large financial manoeuvres, investments, sexual urges, lifestyle commitments draw you, especially midweek. Study this area for a clue to fortunate action, projects in the year-long phase between June 2012 and July 2013. Until then, though, play this area lightly. (Actually, if you’re planning that far ahead, mark July/August of 2012 as “highly questionable.”) Your true luck, for the immediate 12 months ahead, begins this Saturday: you’ll find it in relationships of every stripe. You might relocate, or marry! Sagittarius Nov. 22-Dec. 21: The emphasis lies on relationships, relocation, agreements, contracts, negotiation, opportunities, competition, challenge, opposition, litigation, especially midweek. You’ll receive the positive side of these if you’re diplomatic, eager to please and a team-player. The negative needs no explanation. But one note: in general, it’s better not to vigorously pursue either side, now to August 2012. A Gemini might play a key role. You’ll accomplish a lot of work Sunday/Monday. Work will expand strongly now to mid-2012. Learn to relax! Invest or offer intimacy Saturday, NOT Friday!

Capricorn Dec. 22-Jan. 19: Lots of work faces you, especially midweek, when a new chore could begin. Better plunge in these few weeks, as a major romantic, pleasure-oriented or “happy venture” phase begins very soon, and will last for 12 months. You’ll want to be relatively free of restricting duties by then. (In late June, a powerful relationship inﬂuence starts, bringing romantic urges to a tempting climax.) In fact, this romantic phase has already started, in minor ways. Sunday to Tuesday contain some tantalizing urges! Careful with relationships Friday. One affair might end, another start – soon. Aquarius Jan. 20-Feb. 18: The weeks ahead feature romance, creativity, pleasure, vacation, sports and games and successful risks. Something might start in a very small way in these areas midweek – something that can grow in future. But a lot of emphasis remains in your area of home, domesticity, security and children (especially early week). You have to avoid friction or sharp words here (or anywhere near a cafe or kitchen – watch cuts and burns, too) through June 20. On June 4, a year of luck begins in these areas: home, children, real estate, retirement, new beginnings. A new home? Caution Friday. Pisces Feb. 19-March 20: The emphasis lies on your home, security, children, nourishment, on Mother Nature, retirement, endings and beginnings. A minor new phase or project might begin in these areas midweek. Usually this phase (late May to late June) creates a restful, sluggish mood designed to give you a mid-year rejuvenation. But this time a lot of errands, trips, visits, calls and paperwork keep you busy. June 4 starts a year in which your career will involve a lot of running around and communicating. Romance disappoints Friday, ﬂows smoothly Saturday. One met before Friday isn’t compatible. timstephens@shaw.ca • Reading: 416-686-5014

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PETS & LIVESTOCK

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Dogs

Pets - Other

SHELTIE PUPS, Reg’d, shots, tattoo, leash & house trained, 2 female. $695.00. 778-773-9943

REAL ESTATE RENTALS

6008

Condos/ Townhouses

6008-01

SHIH-TZU POODLE X, males, Ready to Go! Vaccinated, paper trained. $500. 778-397-1224

BC REPTILE Club Show & Sale Sat June 11 • 10 am to 5 pm and Sun June 12 • 10 am to 4pm Abbotsford Exhibition Park 32470 Haida Drive, Cadet Building Abbotsford B.C Admission : Adults $4 , Kids $2 , Children under 5 Free ; Family Pass $10.00 (2 adults up to 3 kids) For more info visit us at www.bcreptileclub.com 1-604-392-5715

TOY POODLE, 4 mo. beautiful choc. female pb, 4 lbs, sweet & playful, $650, 604-794-3287

Real Estate

1BDRM/1BTH N VAN - LYTTON ST & MT SEYMOUR PKWY 3rd flr corner suite. sep office/den .pets ok $198,000 Call: (604) 721-0872

2BDRM/1.5BTH Citadel Parade BB Amazing OPPORTUNITY to own this one of a kind home at SPECTRUM;$638,000 http://hiphomesbc.com/

6008-30

Surrey

6020

Houses - Sale

6020-01

Real Estate

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Cares!

ENGLISH Cocker Spaniel puppy 10wks, blue roan, home raised, reg’d, chipped, 1st shots, all health checks. $1,200 Call: (604) 971-2616

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.

HANDSOME Male Jack Russell 9 months Needs a yard. Great with kids, dogs and cats. Neutered/all shots, $750 Call: (778) 881-0410

SRY CENTRAL. 2 BR, 2 Bath, Sunroom, Ground lev t/h. Good complex. No rentals. 1 pet. 45+ yrs. $239,900. ★ 604-930-5501

6020

Houses - Sale

6020-01

Real Estate

5040

Business for Sale

MAINTENANCE Co. Est 24 yrs, lrg client base, vehicle & equip. Sac $40,000 obo. 604-975-9832 Email: Rigster64@hotmail.com

5020

SECURED INVESTMENT PAYS EVERY 90 DAYS Generator manufacturer is looking for individual or businesses to purchase its secured invoices. Investors make 20% every 90 days. Ph: 705-575-5671 or email: vsproducts@gmail.com

Computer/ Internet

Microsoft Small Business Specialist Your ONE - STOP IT solutions center. Free consultation. Reliance Systems 604-800-0218 www.rsacomputing.com

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5050

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Legal Services

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Business Opps/ Franchises

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5070

Investment

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5040

Business Opps/ Franchises

Money to Loan

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How About

300,,000 300

If you own property Capital Direct can help.

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www.bcforeclosures.com 6 BR home from $18,000 down $1,850/mo. 604-538-8888, Alain @ Sutton WC Realty W. Rock

6020-04

Burnaby

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BUSINESS/FINANCE 5010

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

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Legal Services

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Money to Loan

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HOT SPOT FOR SALE

6BDRM/4BTH 4737 VICTORY ST Huge Character/Heritage Home, in sought after Metrotown Area near Crystal Mall, Large 1800+ SQFT Suite Major Revenue Potential, fully updated up to code plumbing and electrical new kitchen with S/S appliances, granite counters, GOTO: randyrinaldo.com for more info, pictures, videos OPEN HOUSE MAY: 21, 22 2-4PM $1,188,000 Call: (604) 781-4995 email: ranrin82@shaw.ca

6020-24

North Delta

ABSOLUTELY BEST Deal on Market! 1,100 sf rancher, 3 br, 1 bath, 8,600sq ft lot.$289,000. Ron Rudy Mac Realty 604-590-2444

6040

Okanagen/ Interior

EXCEPTIONAL LAKEVIEW Lots from $150,000. 1 panoramic 3 - acre parcel. Owner Financing, 250-558-7888 www.orlandoprojects.com

6050

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 CHECK! Pre-recorded msg 1-800-631-8164 code 4040 www.sunsiteslandrush.com

6505

Apartments & Condos

2 bd/rm Apt.$850.00,mon H/W&basic cable inc.No Pets,Ref.Req.,1 Yr.leaseU/G Park avail. Call: (604) 525-2599.New Westminster

6508

Apt/Condos

1 & 2 BR, 1180 Landsdowne Dr. $895 up, carpets, drapes, balc./ patio, outdoor pool, tennis crt, NO PET. nr Coq Ctre. Avail now or June 1st. 604-942-2865

AMBER ROCHESTOR 545 Rochester Ave, Coq

Click Here!

http://www.burnabynow.com

NEW WEST. RENO’ed 1 BR & 2 BR. New Kitchen/Bathroom, Carpet, Appliances. From $795 & $1050. 604-724-8353

BBY HIGHGATE Bright & Lrg 1 BR, newly reno’d. Avail Immed, Inc heat/hot water. 778-994-2334

NEW WESTMINSTER, One Bedroom, $745/mo Includes heat, h/w, cable & parking. New carpets. Near Skytrain. Great view! Available June 15th. Cats okay! Deposit required.

BBY, HIGHGATE. Clean 1 BR, fridge/stove, parking. Low Rent. No pets. Avail now. 604-803-9104

BBY METROTOWN 1 & 2 BR. Avail Immed, Clean, quiet bldng. Inc heat/hot water. 778-242-3422

JUNE 1, New 1 BR in upgraded building, No pets, $735/mo + 50% Hydro. 621 Colburne St., New West. Call 604-454-454.

AMBER (W)

401 Westview St, Coq

604 - 941 - 7721

Large Units. Near Lougheed Mall. Transportation & S.F.U.

810 ANDREW ST.

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

ARBOUR GREENE 552 Dansey Ave, Coq

Beautifully landscaped grounds with views of Fraser river. Outdoor swimming pool and close to parks and shopping.

Extra Large 2 Bedrooms. Close to Lougheed Mall & S.F.U.

RENTALS 604-521-7259

CALYPSO COURT

NEW WESTMINSTER

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

rentals@capreit.net www.caprent.com 1021 HOWAY ST.

Port Moody NEW PORT VILLAGE Highrise DELUXE Condo GREAT LOCATION. 1 BR & Den • 900 sq. ft 604- 983- 8046

COQ • Austin Heights Clean quiet 2 BR apts avail. Sorry no pets. 604-936-5755

1 bdrm from $880 2 bdrm from $1135

Call 604-521-2884

7 appls, parking, storage. Rec & Amenity rooms. NS/NP

2232 McAllister Port Coquitlam 3 BR Apartment Available July 1

office: 604- 939-4903 cell: 778- 229-1358

1030 - 5th Ave, New West Near Transportation & Douglas College. Well Managed Building.

NEW WEST

St Andrews Street 1 BR Apt, Large balcony, updated, nr transit & amens. Available Now. Small pet ok with pet deposit.

Call 604-518-5040

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

RIVERS INLET Apartments

(Coquitlam Centre area) Bachelor, 1 BR & 2 BR Apts, 3 appls, incls heat & hot water, bldg laundry room on each flr. Avail now. Sorry no pets. Call 604-942-2012 coquitlampropertyrentals.com

MOVE-IN BONUS

1 bdrm from $825 2 bdrm from $961

Include heat, hot water, D/W, gym & visual intercom. U/G parking & storage avail. Near transit/Skytrain & shopping. Pet-Friendly Community

1116 HAMILTON ST.

1 bdrm from $775 2 bdrm from $995 3 bdrm from $1345

Read This Week’s Classiﬁeds

NEW WEST 1 BR apt, $700 & up, n/s, n/p, n/d, nr Douglas College & skytrain. 604-839-8156.

BBY, METROTOWN. 1 - 2 BR. Clean, quiet bldg. Incl heat/hot water. Immed. 778-323-0237

NEW WESTMINSTER

Apt/Condos

GROSVENOR HOUSE 1 BR Apt, incls ht & h/w. By Moody Park. 720 - 7th Ave, New West. N/P, N/S. 604-517-1077

office: 604- 936-3907

* Newly reno’d, quiet secure bldg, walk to all amenities. * Near WC Express. * Rent incls heat, hot water, fridge, stove, priv balcony & window coverings * Laundry & Storage ea floor * No pets ✔ Wheel Chair Access

6508

3 BR, Capital Hill, Bby, top flr, mtn view, family complex, nr elem & high school, shops & transit. renod, n/p $1200 incls heat, h/w & prkg. Immed. Brad 604-377-3183

Close to Lougheed Mall, S.F.U. & Transportation.

1 MONTH FREE

New Mayne Is. Craftsman! 1300 sf 4 min to beach level south exp lot $369,000 more pics; theborsos@shaw.ca 250.539.3124

Apt/Condos

1 & 2 BEDROOM APT

on Balmoral Street available June 1. Close to trans, Highgate Mall & shopping. Rent incls heat & h/w. Refs req’d. Reno’d stes avail. Wheelchair accessible. Ana 778-859-0798 or Bayside Property Office 604-432-7774

Residential neighborhood. Close to parks and public transit. Hardwood ﬂoors.

For For information information call call 604-444-3000 604-998-0218

6508

430 11th ST. Bachelor from $750 1 bdrm from $810

COTTONWOOD PLAZA 555 Cottonwood Ave, Coq

Large units some with 2nd bathroom or den. On bus routes, close to S.F.U. & Lougheed Mall.

Bach, 1 BR & 2 BR

JUNIPER COURT

www.montecitotowers.com

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

SKYLINE TOWERS

604 420-5636 415 Westview St, Coq

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

RENTALS 604-521-8831

office: 604-937-7343 cell: 778-829-3567

102-120 Agnes St, N.West

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.

CALL 604 525-2122 BAYSIDE PROPERTY SERVICES

BONSOR APTS

6508

Apt/Condos

Refreshingly Clean Meticulously Maintained

Surrey Gardens Apartments for your new one bedroom home

From

99-7360 Halifax St, Bby

office: 604- 936-1225

Large balconies and ﬁtness. Close to transit and parks. rentals@capreit.net www.caprent.com

MONTECITO TOWERS

www.GreatApartments.ca

$670.00

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

Rentals

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RENTALS

6508

Apt/Condos

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 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

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

HOST FAMILY wanted. Please contact us at 604-688-1811 or e-mail: globalstudyedu@gmail.com

6450

Miscellaneous Rentals

GATED PARKING AVAILABLE New Westminster CALL 604 723-8215 BAYSIDE PROPERTY SERVICES

6565

Office/Retail Rent

POCO RETAIL 1236sf, $3200, 2569 Shaughnessy St. Air cond, exc loc acreoss from City Hall. Jun 1. Bill Evans 604-836-2494

Whitgift Gardens

6590

1 BR Apt, $750/mo, 2 BR Apt, $925/mo, 3 BR Apt, $1100/mo. Heat, hot water, parking. Family living, daycare available. Near kids’ park, basketball court and Skytrain.

No pets. Available now.

604 939-0944

Rooms

BBY N room in house, bath & kit. Nr Lough Mall, SFU & Skytrain. $420 incl hyd/cbl/net, w/d, Ns/np. Jun 1. (604) 438-7341, 781-2662

6595

Shared Accommodation

6595-40

Co-ops

115 PLACE CO-OP Located in Burnaby near Lougheed Town Centre

Accepting applications for waiting list for 2 BR’s - suits Couples. Very reasonable unit fees. Adult oriented high rise. Pool, exercise room and workshop. No Pets. Participation mandatory and $2000 share purchase required. Enquiries to Membership Committee

Call 604 421-1222

Homestay

3790 Canada Way (Cascade Plaza) 1179 Sq.ft. Office/Retail 11.00/sq.ft. Triple Net Available immediately Call Darlene: (604) 313-2158

5870 Sunset Street

6510

6535

New Westminster

FURN GR lev room, $475 incls hydro/cbl tv, sh’d w/d & kitch/bath. Nr skytrn. NS/NP. 778-892-1936

6602

Suites/Partial Houses

6602

Suites/Partial Houses

BBY N. Lrg 3 BR upper flr. Nr SFU & all amens. $1450 incl util, sh’d w/d. N/s, n/p. 604-420-7998 BBY NORTH 1 BR g/lvl, full bath, patio, inste w/d, $875 incls utils, Avail Jun 1. ns/np, 778-858-8690

BBY, NORTH. 2 BR. F/bath, d/w, sh’d w/d, f/p. Ns/np. $975/mo incl util. Quiet area. 604-298-0634. BBY SOUTH. Lrg 1 BR gr lev, own W/D, NS/NP. Suits cpl. $825 incls utls. Refs. 604-526-7335

2BDRM/1BTH Upper Deer Lake Quiet 2 bedrm bsmnt suite, util incld, NS/NP, work ref reqrd, shr lndry, near mall, schools, trnst No Pets $975 Monthly Call: (604) 4327526 email: thepopes@unicorngrafix.com CAPITOL HILL big bright 1 br ste lge yd, nice view, f/p, w/d, quiet, nr amens/bus. Jun 15. N/S, pet neg. $795 + 40% utils. 604-988-5501 COQ 1 BR bsmt, new paint, priv ent, fncd yd, $650 incls utils, w/d, Avail Now, no pets. 604-941-4166 COQ BRAND NEW Austin/Blue Mtns. 1 BR ste, own W/D. $700 incls utls. Av Immed. NS/NP. 604-939-2155 or 604-537-1990 COQ WW PLAT Newly Reno’d Bright 3 BR w/o bsmt, n/p, n/s, $1150 incls utils, 604-512-9023

COQ WW Plateau, Deluxe, 1600+sf, 3 BR gr lev ste, 2 f/baths, sauna, all appls, granite foyier, hrdwd flrs, storage, alarm. $1500 incls utls. N/S. Pet negot. Avail Jun15/Jul1. 604-970-2888

BBY, HIGHGATE. 1 BR + den, f/bath, sh’d W/D. Suits 1. Ns/np. $675 incl utl. Jun1. 604-522-6525

N. WEST, Hume Park, Braid skytrain. Lrg 2 BR, sh’d W/D, prkg. $950 incls utils, cable/net. Avail Jun 1. NS/NP. 604-540-2177

BBY, N. 1 BR, f/bath, W/D, hrdwd floors, Cat ok. $900 for 1 person, incl utils. June 1. 778-898-5159

NEW WEST. 1 BR, top floor. Sh’d w/d. $710/mo incl hydro. Near RCH & Skytrain. 604-524-8990

Time to Get Your Own Place?

6602

Suites/Partial Houses

POCO. 2 BR, f/ba, f/p, priv w/d. Great view! Ns/Np. $950/mo incl utls. Avail now. 604-944-1479

POCO. 2 BR, g/l. Priv w/d & entry. Big fenced yard. Ns/np. $900/mo incl hydro. June 1. 604-941-3068 POCO 2 BR ste, Avail Jun 1, $1000 incls utils, 650 sqft, cats ok, shared w/d. 604-468-1261

6605

Townhouses Rent

BBY NORTH 3 BR, Broadway/ Sperling, nr SFU, quiet area, ns/ np, $1650. July 1. 604-505-5039 POCO 2 BR T/H $785/mo. Quietfamily complex, No Pets! Avail Now. Call 604-464-0034

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

RIVERS INLET 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.

Call 604-942-2012

coquitlampropertyrentals.com

HOME SERVICES

8010

ALARM 604-463-7919 Systems Ltd.

8030

Carpentry

HOME IMPROVEMENTS Renos, Siding, Doors, Decks, Fences, etc. Ray, 604-418-4208 * RENOS * Bsmt refinish * Drywall * Bath Tiles * Windows * Doors * Stairs. Call Norm 604-437-1470

8035

Carpet Cleaning

ROYAL STEAM CLEANING Carpet, Upholstery, Auto (Int), walls & windows 604-765-8054

8055

Cleaning

Exp. Reliable European Cleaning, Move In or Out, Res/ Comm★ Call 604 760-7702 ★

8060

Concrete

7010

MOVING?

Concrete Cracks Repair. Foundation Walls, Basement, Parkade. Full Warranty. Call Simon (604) 473-7761

8073

Drainage

DRAIN TILES & WATER LINES Without Digging a Trench 604-294-5300

8075

Drywall

Excavating

# 1 BACKHOE, EXCAVATOR & BOBCAT

one mini, drainage, landscaping, stump / rock / cement / oil tank removal. Water / sewer line, 24 hours Call 341-4446 or 254-6865

Landscaping

★ OPERA LANDSCAPING ★ Bobcat, retaining walls, irrigation, paving, fences. 778-688-2444

8160

Lawn & Garden

D & J GardenScape ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

Power Raking Lawn Maintenance Moss Control Trimming Spring Cleanup Call for our SPRING SPECIALS 604-589-8527 604-771-4636

Aussie Excavations. Same day quote, Retaining walls, drainage, all types jobs Tim 778-322-3002

8090

Fencing/Gates

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

8105

Flooring/ Refinishing

Hardwood Floor Refinishing Repairs & Staining Installation Free Estimates

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

Residential and Commercial • Landscape Maintenance • Power Raking • Aeration • Lawn Repairs • Gardening

Free Est. 604-779-6978

email:

alljobs@telus.net

GARDENING SERVICE

Many years exp ★ Free Est ★ ★ Lawn cuts ★ Garden maintainance. ★ Tree topping & trimming ★ Power raking, aeration. Call Mr. Van 604-726-9741

Or 604-782-3411 Laura

CHAFFER BEETLE Treatment. Lawn care, reseeding, rototilling gardens & hedges. 778-885-6488 604-723-2468; T. TRAN, New lawns, grass cuts, p/raking, aerating, hedging, pruning. Reliable

Sanding & Refinishing Installation Quality Workmanship Free Estimates Fully Licensed & Insured

604-771-8885

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 PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATION. Quick & Clean, Good prices. Free Est. ★ 604-566-4429

8125

Gutters

EDGEMONT GUTTERS

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

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

HON’S Garden Services •Lawn Cut •Power Rake •Trim •Weed & more ★ 604-317-5328 Lawn cut/pwr rake/aeration/ hedge trim/clean-up/top dress. Reliable. No tax. 778-241-9706

Lawn & Garden • Clean-ups & Disposal, Gutters/Press Washing Seniors Disc. Al @ 604-783-3142

LAWNS CUT, yard clean-up, hedges pruned, trees trimmed, gutters, rubbish. 604-773-0075

604-420-4800 Established 1963

Ny Ton Gardening yard & lawn maint. trimming, shrubs, hedging, 604-782-5288

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

A1 Steve’s Gutter Cleaning & Repair from $98. Gutters vacuumed/hand clean. 604-524-0667

Pressure Wash, Trimming, Yard cleanup, Top Soil Delivery, Rubbish Removal, 604-690-4772

PRESSURE WASHING, Gutter Cleaning and Repairs Call George • 778-859-7793

Royal Garden Lawn cut, edging, power raking, pruning, tree/hedge trimming WCB Ins. 604-754-8407

8130

SASHA LANDSCAPING, Trimming, Grass Cut, Garden Maint. Free Est. Insured. 604-812-1298

J.A. CONSTRUCTION

604-916-7729 JEFF

PATCHING, TEXTURE / smooth ceilings, plaster walls. Small jobs. 25 years exp. Call 604-671-9901

8080

Electrical

#1113 Low Cost Electric 522-3435 Comm/Res/Panel change Heating/Appl Repair. Lic & Bonded. ABACUS ELECTRIC.ca Lic Elect Contr 97222. 40 years exp. 1 stop! Reas. rates! BBB. 778-988-9493

CHARLIE’S ELECTRIC Co. #94835 all electric needs, reas rates bonded WCB 778-888-4528

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

8087

8155

ALL WORK GUARANTEED

FOR EXPERT Drywall, Taping & Finishing, Bob @ 604-520-9888 leave msg. or call after 5pm

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

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

DRIVEWAYS, Sidewalks, Stairs, Floors, Forming, Landscaping, Any renovations. 778-881-0961

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

FOR RENT

Electrical

HENRY’S

Personals

CRIMINAL RECORD? Canadian pardon seals record. American waiver allows legal entry. Why risk employment, business, travel, licensing, deportation? All CANADIAN / AMERICAN Work & Travel Visa’s. 604-282-6668 or 1-800-347-2540

8080

HARDWOOD FLOOR SERVICES

BAJ MINI EXCAVATING Sewer/storm, drains, oil tanks, paving, retain wall. 604-779-7816

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

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

Alarm/Security

Handyperson

HANDY ANDY Handyman services. Odd Jobs. (WHATEVER). 604-715-9011

8155

Landscaping

CONSTRUCTIVE LANDSCAPING

★ Stonework.paving stones ★ Cedar decks/fencing ★ Pergola’s Call Danny 604-250-7824 www.constructivelandscaping.com

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

HOMEFIX ELECTRICAL DIVISION - Contract # 102055 200 Amp Service Upgrades Spring Special $1800. Free est. Ins. 25 yrs exp. 604-725-5371

DOUBLE - 0 LANDSCAPING Bobcat (small jobs), lawn care & power raking. Call 778-885-2984

Lic Electrican, Res/Comm. Reno’s & panel changes, low cost, 604 374-0062. lic # 06951

Greenworx Redevelopment Inc. Hedges, Pavers, Ponds & Walls, Returfing, Demos, Drainage, Jackhammering. Old Pools Filled in. 604 782-4322

8185

Moving & Storage

AFFORDABLE MOVING 1 to 3 Men

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

We accept Visa, Mastercard & Interac Licenced & Insured Local & Long Distance

FREE ESTIMATES Seniors Discount

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ADVANCE MOVING LTD 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

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HOME SERVICES Moving & Storage

8185

B&Y MOVING Experienced Movers ~ 2 Men $50 ~ • Includes all Taxes • Licenced & Insured • Professional Piano Movers

604-708-8850

BEST RATE MOVING Experienced Movers with Affordable Rates! Starting $30/ hour Licensed & Insured

8195

Painting/ Wallpaper

8240

BEST PAINTING, Int/Ext, Repaint Specialist, Repair Drywall, Free Estimates. 604-724-9953 Good Day Painting Fully Insured, Quality Work, Res/Comm, No Payment till Job is Completed! Call Thomas 604 377-1338 MILANO Painting 604-551-6510 Int/Ext. Good Prices. Free Est. Written Guar. Prof & Insured. NEAT PROF. PAINTING Room special $230. Int or ext. 10 yrs exp. Luis 604-339-3839

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

A MOVING EXPERIENCE WITH L & D ENTERPRISES !!! Fast & Dependable Special Rates Seniors Disc. Call 604-464-5872 AMI MOVING ★ 3-5 ton cube. Starting at $39/hour. Local & long distances. 24/7 ★ 604-617-8620 TWO BROTHERS MOVING Local & Long Distance 604-720-0931 • bc.moving@gmail.com • TwoGuysWithATruck.ca Moving, Storage, Free EST 604-628-7136. Visa, OK

TOP Painting & Pressure Wash Res/Comm. Best Rate / Free Est Top Quality! Joe 604-782-1377

8205

778-223-8265

8195

Painting/ Wallpaper

CONFIDENT PAINTING LTD.

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

Jean-Guy Bottin

Cell 604.626.1975

CANSTAR PAINTING Quality Work You Can Trust!

Installations & Repairs Big or Small, 7 Days/Week

Plumbing, Drain Cleaning & Heating Plugged Drains, Main Sewer Lines Water Service, Drain Tiles, Fixtures Faucets, Hot Water Tanks, Furnaces Licensed, Insured, Bonded & WCB

436-1005

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ENTERPRISE Mechanical Systems • PLUMBING • HEATING • GAS FITTING • RESTORATION

Tel: 604-931-7575

Cell: 604-612-4347

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10% Off with this Ad! For all your plumbing, heating & reno needs. Lic Gas Fitter, Aman. 778-895-2005 $69/HR Lic’d/Ins. Exp & friendly Clogged drains, plumbing, small jobs OK! Call 24/7! 604-805-2488

PLUMBERS

DRAINAGE, PLUMBING maintenance, restoration & renovations. Free est. 604-839-5353

D&M PAINTING

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

604-724-3832

FAIRWAY PAINTING

Fully Insured 20 years experience Call 604Free Estimates

INTERIOR & EXTERIOR SPECIALS

7291234

ALL SEASON PAINTING

• Exterior & Interior • WCB & Liability Insurance • Kitchen Cabinet Refinishing

Call 604-880-2502

www.allseasonpainting.ca

604-728-3009

www.jkbconstruction.com

MATCO DESIGN

All Renovations & Additions, Ins. Quality Work

WWW.RENORITE.COM

Save Your Dollars!

✓ RenoRite

778-317-1256•604-451-0225 Bath *Kitchen* Suites & More

A1 CONTRACTING. Bsmt, bath, kitchen cabinets, tiling, painting & decks. Dhillon, 604-782-1936

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

Additions, renos & new const. Concrete forming & framing specialist. Patrick 604-218-3064

Power Washing

FUTUR GRAFFITI SOLUTIONS, Power Washing & Graffiti Removal. Hot/Cold Water. 604-420-2848 POWERWASHING AT 20% off Licensed & Insured Call Tyler 778-386-3783

8240

Renovations & Home Improvement

TOTAL HOME RENOVATIONS Since 1983

FROM DESIGN TO FINISH

Specialties Include: Kitchen & Bath Improvements We Also Do: • Roofing • Sundecks • Door & Window Replacements

Call Bill

604-298-1222

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

ROOFING

All types of Rooﬁng Repairs a Specialty

Student Works

Over 50 years experience RCABC Certiﬁed

Bill 604-522-8516

Trips start at

Spring Special WE PAY THE HST!*

*A discount equivalent to the HST will be given, call for details.

25 Years in Business 25 Years workmanship warranty CALL FOR A FREE ESTIMATE

www.chrisdalehomes.com

604-984-9004 604-984-6560

1997 CHEV Cavalier 119k kms, 4 dr, white, auto, new battery, 2 new tires. No accid’s. Excell cond. 1 owner. $3800 obo. 604-420-9456

1999 FORD Taurus, red, good cond, 1 owner, no accidents, full papers. NEW front tires, radiator, hoses, brakes. $3500. 604-767-9305

All types of Rooﬁng Over 35 Years in Business Call now for Free Estimates

$35/HOUR PER PERSON • 24/7 Abe Moving & Delivery and Rubbish Removal. 604-999-6020

604-588-0833

Affordable Rubbish Removal Res & Construction Cleanup John ★ 778-881-5678

WWW.PATTARGROUP.COM

2006 Red Ford Mustang GT Convertible Mint Automatic 74,000 kms Absolutely spotless. Loaded with accessories. 604 649-5701

CHEAP CHEAP

Is your Vehicle A/C Not Working?

Rubbish Removal Seniors discount. 604-807-0198

B-Cheema Rooﬁng All Types of Rooﬁng & Repairs Free Estimates

604.722.3600

DISPOSAL BINS: Starting at $99 + dump fees. Call 604-306-8599 www.disposalking.com The Family Man 604-754-8559 Rubbish removal. Reas. rates. Senior’s discount. Free metal p/u.

8300 Tried & True Since 1902

1.877.602.7346

Visit us online to receive a special discount:

www.crownroofgutters.ca

HAY’S ROOF MANAGEMENT (LM LTD) Established 1955 Your Rooﬁng Experts

604-816-0945 604-590-4670

Stucco/Siding/ Exterior

Quality Home Improvement ★ Stucco ★ All Kinds. No Job Too Big or Small. 604-725-8925

8309

Avoid Costly repairs, let us tune up your original a/c system. Save lots of $$$ Guaranteed Results!

Call KoolAir King

604-996-5464(KING)

9145

Scrap Car Removal

A Eastcan Roofing & Siding Ltd Re-Roof, Repair. Ins. WCB. BBB. 604-562-0957 or 604-961-0324

Italian Artisans – Quality Work

Tonino 778-322-ETNA Est. 1978

8310

Don’t Miss THIS! A Save on Roofing - specialize in ★reroof ★ repair★ Fully Ins. Free est. 10% discount 778-892-1266

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

Roofing Experts 778-230-5717 Repairs/Re-Roof/New Roofs. All work Gtd. Free Est. Call Frank Trimax Roofing Ltd. Re & new roof, repairs, WCB, Ins. % given to local SPCA. 604-856-4999

NO WHEELS, NO PROBLEM

Rubbish Removal

LOW COST ®

(3862)

Top Soil

HIGH QUALITY top soil for gardening/landscaping. Gov’t approved. P-up/Del. 604-657-9936

8315

Tree Services

$ BEST RATES $

TIM the TREEMAN

THE SCRAPPER CASH FOR ALL VEHICLES

604-790-3900 OUR SERVIC 2H

9522

AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash paid for full sized vehicles. 604-518-3673

9155

Sport Utilities/ 4x4’s/Trucks

2008.5 NISSAN Titan Ext cab, unique 8 ft bed, loaded, Flex fuel. well maintained & serviced, some warranty remaining. $24,750 Firm 604-328-0070.

2007 JAYCO Travel Trailer, 25 ft, like new, sleeps 6, walk around queen bed, slide, a/c, BBQ, spare + lots of extras. $17,900. George 604-576-7476 eves. Private sale 2009 BIGFOOT Camper 25C 9.4 long box. Mint, spotless, used twice, Must sell! Call for more info and pics avail on request. Coq. area. 604-937-7363

Sell Your RV or Boat Urban Market:

Window Cleaning

604-420-4800 Established 1963

RV’s/Trailers

#1 FREE Scrap Vehicle Removal Ask about $500 Credit!!! $$ PAID for Some 604.683.2200

604-307-7025 • 604-244-3547

• Window Cleaning • Gutter Cleaning

A L L JU N K ?

Boats

17’ LONG runabout with a reliable Yamaha 40 hp engine & a galvanized trailer $3500. 604-328-6933, 604-313-2180

SCRAP CAR & TRUCK REMOVAL

Treeworks 15 yrs exp. Tree/ Stump Removal, Prun’in & Trim’in & View Work 291-7778, 787-5915 www.treeworksonline.ca

Edgemont Building Maintenance • Power Washing

Isaac ★ 604-727-5232

9515

604 628 9044

• Trees • Hedges • Shrubs • Pruning • Removal • Planting Seniors Disc.

8335

❏ DISPOSAL Construction, Reno’s & Drywall / Demolition ❏ YARD & HOME Cleanup •7 Days/Week •Free Est’s

604-537-8523

2003 Nissan Sentra Manual 213,000 kms 2003 Nissan Sentra SER Spec V. Yellow, All power, standard 6spd, sun/moon roof, spoiler, cruise, am/fm cd sound system with sub. All ways maintained, in fantastic condition. $4,900 Call: (778) 772-6314

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

Call Tim • Certiﬁed Arborist

s r

2003 VW Jetta TDI, 5 spd, ac, $5450. D9921 car in Abbts. toll free 1-877-855-6522

NEED CHEAP AUTOBODY ? www.cheapautobody.ca 604-341-7738

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

Kitchen & Bathroom Tile Renovation Specialists

Residential & Commercial Free Estimates Large or small jobs Nobody beats our prices $ 15 OFF with this ad

1999 SAAB Htckbck, great cond, aircared, 178k km, new brakes, 9 tires. $4950 OBO. 604-762-4237

2005 VOLVO V70 Wagon Sport edition. 112,000kms, well maintained, exc condition, no issues. $17,800. 604-987-4051

Tiling

haysroof@telus.net

8255

1985 MERCEDES 500 SEL, 4 dr sedan, sunroof, heated seats, fully loaded, good cond. Collector plates $5000. 604-980-6487

J. PEARCE STUCCO CONTRACTING. 604-761-6079 www.stuccocontracting.com

Call for a free estimate:

Roofing

“We Keep you Dry”

1994 CADILLAC STS leather, air conditioning, power, full loaded. Good condition $2700 or best offer. Call 604-853-4269

John 778-288-8009

10% OFF with this ad www.studentworksdisposal.com

Rubbish Removal

AFFORDABLE QUALITY ROOFING LTD.

Sports & Imports

$49

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

8250

9160

Domestic

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

A-1 TRI CRAFT TREE SERVICES (EST. 1986)

SKYLINE DECKING Renovations, Roofing, New Construction WCB/Insured/Licensed Guaranteed workmanship, reasonable pricing Call for FREE Estimate Luke: 604-729-6871

9125

Disposal & Recycling

DAN THE HANDYMAN. Reno’s & Home Repairs, 20 yrs Exp. Free Estimates. ★ Call 604 715-3979 JKB CONSTRUCTION LTD. COMPLETE RENOVATIONS

AUTOMOTIVE

Free Est’s • Large or Small Jobs

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

604-728-3009 jkbconstruction.com

8225

782-2474

* We Remove & Recycle Anything*

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

PLUMBING • DRAIN CLEANING

JOHNSON MECHANICAL Call 24/7 • 604-925-0234

Rubbish Removal

604-RUBBISH

DUNRITE

A Lady & Gentleman

Home Improvements, Painting, Tile, Carpentry, Plumbing, Elec. Quality, 25yrs exp. 604-512-8915 www.aladyandgentleman.com

Additions, renos & new const. Concrete forming & framing specialist. Patrick 604-218-3064

778-997-9582

Low Prices, High Quality *25 years Experience * Fully Insured WCB * Free Estimates * References Call Steve 604-722-1313

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

30 yrs exp. matco@telus.net

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

COLOURFAST PAINTING

Renos, additions, kitchens, basement suites, drywall, tiling - Low Cost

604-720-1564

Interior & Exterior ★ UNBEATABLE PRICES ★ Free Est. / Written Guarantee

Insured/WCB

40 years experience

Plumbing

A+A+A+A+A+A+

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

8255

Roofing

SALES@ PATTARGROUP.COM

METRO BLACKTOP CO. LTD Custom work for Driveways & new lane Aprons. Repairs/resurfacing. Call Gino 604-657-9936

8220

8250

#1 Rooﬁng Company in BC

778-706-6633

604

ALL-PRO OIL TANK REMOVAL

604-420-0257

Paving/Seal Coating

drains, foundations, walls, membranes 604-618-2304/ 820-2187

A+A+A+A+A+A+

Oil Tank Removal

Aluminum Modular Railing Perfect for Sundecks & Stairs Do it yourself or we can install 5 Colors and 4 Designs

ALLEN ASPHALT concrete, brick,

A B P

8193

HITECH ALUMINUM RAILING & FENCING

LOW COST CONSTRUCTION

604-787-8061

$35/HOUR PER PERSON • 24/7 Abe Moving & Delivery and Rubbish Removal. 604-999-6020

Renovations & Home Improvement

The Record • Friday, May 27, 2011 • A31

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Book your ad today!

604-444-3000

A32 • Friday, May 27, 2011 • The Record

WEEKLY SPECIALS 100% BC Owned and Operated Prices Effective May 26 to June 1, 2011. While quantities last.

Grocery Department

Meat Department

Uncle Luke’s Organic Maple Syrup

Green & Black’s Organic Chocolate Bars

light, medium, amber or dark

assorted varieties

500ml • product of Quebec

100g • product of Italy

9.99

Valucke s Pa

2/5.00

Oasis Health Break and Premium Juice

Clif or Luna Bars

assorted varieties

2/7.00

12.99

3/2.97

48-68g • product of USA

+ dep. + eco fee

assorted varieties

Maple Hill Free Range Large Eggs

150g • reg 6.49

assorted varieties

3/7.98

227-300g • product of USA

assorted varieties

2/5.00

assorted varieties

+ dep.

170g • product of USA

Island Farms Ice Cream

Greek Gods Organic Yogurt

assorted varieties

plain or honey

4.99

3.99

6.99

package of 3 slices

4.39

2.98

Double Chocolate Fudge Rice Cookies

3.99

500ml • product of USA

2.98

3lb Bag

Bulk Department prepacked or bins

15% off

regular retail price

Health Care Department Sequel Vega Whole Food Health Optimizer High in fibre, protein and essential fatty acids, Vega is naturally filling and satisfying, helping to reduce appetite and cravings. Made exclusively from natural plant-based whole foods.

59.99

package of 6

974-1013g

Weleda Rose Body Wash Harmonizes and nourishes the skin. Also on special: Sea Buckthorn Body Wash, Citrus Creamy Body Wash and Pomegranate Body Wash. 204g

EcoClean 2x Concentrate Liquid Laundry Detergent two varieties

6.99

1.5 L • product of Canada

Choices Cambie St. 13th Anniversary 3493 Cambie St., Vancouver. Sunday, May 29th, 11:00 am to 3:00 pm Come and join us for a barbecue and refreshments and choose from our many Anniversary specials.

choicesmarkets.com/locations Kitsilano

Cambie

Kerrisdale

Yaletown

2627 W. 16th Ave. Vancouver 604.736.0009

3493 Cambie St. Vancouver 604.875.0099

1888 W. 57th Ave. Vancouver 604.263.4600

1202 Richards St. Vancouver 604.633.2392

Choices in the Park 6855 Station Hill Dr. Burnaby 604.522.6441

170g pkg

weather permitting

15.99

Rice Bakery

650g • product of Canada

assorted varieties 150g • product of B.C.

480g

Carrot Cake

So Delicious Frozen Coconut Desserts

assorted varieties

3/5.49

Purple Wheat Blueberry Walnut Bread

3/4.98

1 L • product of B.C

Hard Bite Potato Chips

Bakery Department

Annie’s Classic Pasta Side Dishes

Avalon Organic Milk

4 L • product of Canada

4.99 each

Stahlbush Island Farms Frozen Fruit

1 dz • product of Canada

4.49

assorted varieties

120g • product of USA

3.99

Certified Organic, California Grown

Salad Crunchy Mix

Apetina Crumbled Fetas

2/4.00

7.99

400g • product of Canada

Raspberries from Driscoll

Peru Grown

reg 2.49

Blue Diamond Nut Thins

assorted varieties

1.98lb/4.37kg

Sweet Satsuma Mandarin Oranges

1.99/100g

113-142g • product of USA

946ml • product of USA

Earth’s Choice Organic Fair Trade Coffee

B.C. Grown, Certified Organic

Choices’ Own Fiddlehead Caprese Salad

2/7.00

1.79

Hot House Grown Tomatoes from Origin Organics

package of 4

Deli Department

Sahale Gourmet Nut Blends

assorted varieties

3.99lb/ 8.80kg

Bacon Wrapped Beef Tenderloin Steaks

assorted varieties

1.75L • product of Canada

Blue Diamond Almond Breeze Non-Dairy Beverages

Extra Lean Ground Turkey

Produce Department

Rice Bakery

South Surrey

2595 W. 16th Ave. Vancouver 604.736.0301

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