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FRIDAY, JANUARY 23, 2015
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Vancouver’s Food Scraps Ban:
Is Your Condo Building Ready? Vancouver’s war on waste is ramping up. On January 1, 2015, the City said “no” to food scraps in the garbage by banning all organic material in the regular trash. Now, items such as veggie peelings, bones, fat and even pizza boxes must be placed in special bins for commercial composting. From hard-core environmentalists to eco-savvy millennials, the general consensus is that this is a long overdue move in the right direction toward green. But for many condo dwellers, the logistics can appear daunting – even with a six-month grace period before violators will be slapped with a fine. The Big Picture The City of Vancouver has already been implementing its food scraps system in about 1,800 condo buildings. Those buildings should already have new food scrap bins and be participating fully in separating food from garbage. However, like everywhere else, there is a six-month grace period
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before spot checks and fines come into play on July 1. Strata councils in the remaining 3,900 or so condo buildings not serviced by the City’s program are obliged to renegotiate their contracts with their current recycling providers to include a food scraps program. This must be done by July 1 when the grace period ends. Stratas will be slapped with a fine if during a spot check their landfill garbage is deemed to comprise more than 25 per cent food scraps. The Practical Issues The next issue is where to put the bins? Most residential towers were designed with dedicated garbage/recycling rooms, but smaller condos are often tight on storage space. Some buildings could fence off one or more existing parking spots for additional bins. But in many neighbourhoods, low-rise apartment blocks are already forced to store recycling bins in back alley alcoves.
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For these condo dwellers, Nichole Stefenelli, founder of Urban Impact Recycling, says smaller containers with more frequent pick-ups may be the only route to go. Her company will sometimes even negotiate a floor-by-floor service to eliminate the need for daily trips to the recycle room. “It’s definitely important to make it easy for people,” says Jonathan Meads, Concert’s development and sustainability manager. He explains how Concert’s “recycling lounges” are constantly washed and have walls painted to correspond with the colour of each type of recycling bins – blue for paper, red for soft plastics and brown for organics. The company has also committed to providing every purchaser in upcoming condominium projects with a sleeklooking, compact organic waste bucket for their kitchen. Defeating the Yuck Factor Arguably, though, one of the greatest challenges in gaining consumer acceptance will be taming the “yuck
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factor” – the perception of bad odors and increased interest from fruit flies and vermin. “Clean, well-sealed containers that can be washed easily and frequently are key — both in the kitchen and in the outdoor bins,” Stefenelli stresses, adding that Urban Impact washes every bin on location, every time it’s emptied. In her own home, she uses an “attractive,” well-sealed container to store her organics before taking them to the recycle bin once a day. One creative solution is to keep an old five-litre ice cream pail in your freezer and fill it with scraps – no unsightly mess and no smell. However, buildings serviced by the City should be warned that collectors will not be cleaning out the communal bins on emptying them, which could prove an unpleasant and challenging weekly chore for strata members. Complete information about the City of Vancouver’s organic recycling program is found at www.vancouver.ca/ organicsban.
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11831 272nd Rancher on 1 acre with full basement Gas stove in kitchen and gas fireplace Over 2600 sq ft home backs on park Circular Dr, apple and cheery trees
11933 - 224th St., Maple Ridge
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$469,900
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11726 Graves Street - Maple Ridge Very well kept 4 bedroom & 2 bathroom Partially updated, 2 fireplaces Wet bar down and large Rec room RV parking and rear yard access
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$629,900
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CASCADA • 11566 224th St.
Debi
$106,800
23650 Bryant Drive - Maple Ridge Valley view to Port Mann bridge Great room plan, huge island Stainless steel app. Granite counters French doors to covered deck Fully finished down - easy to suite
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LARCH AVENUE HEIGHTS From $449,900
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$249,900
$524,900 BEST OF BOTH WORLDS DETACHED IN A STRATA • 2072 sqft 4 BED 3 BATH • Very large south facing yard • Steps to village and waterfront
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#403-12148 224th street - Maple Ridge All new carpet & paint, 5 appliances Two bedroom plus den in “Panorma”. South side of concrete and steel bldg. ECRA-seniors rec center on lower flr
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$989,900
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LIFE ON THE WATER • 20354 WHARF
2 storey + bsmt 3300 sq ft. Finished bsmt with Sauna. Private dock with direct access to $829,900 Fraser River.
Southern exposure with Spectacular Views!
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#207-22233 River Rd - Maple Ridge Two bedrooms, Two bathrooms plus den Laminate flooring, gas fireplace, open plan HUGE ultra large patio overlooking garden Large storage room and storage locker Ground level unit, underground parking
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11989 267th St - Maple Ridge Nice rancher with full basement Vaulted cedar ceilings - 5 bedrooms 4 lots with 2 houses after subdivision Huge 35x100 shop has 3 phase power
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17.86 Acres Blueberries High End Custom Home • 13511 Sharpe Rd • Deluxe finishing in this 5000 sq ft home • 6 bedrooms, 7 baths, radiant heat, A/C • Marble & Hardwood flrs, Granite counters • 20x20 rooftop deck, two double garages • Spice kitchen, 20 x 70 covered deck • 17 acres “Dukes” and “Elliot” berries • Buy a home, a business & land investment
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DEVELOPMENT PROPERTY TOWNHOME SITE FORECLOSURE. Excellent development opportunity in Westside area of Maple Ridge. 35,634 sq. ft. lot currently received third reading to allow 10 unit townhouse development. Prime location close to everything. BRING YOUR OFFER!!! John Burns
11580 223rd St. Maple Ridge, BC
$500 A month • ask us how 590-1075 sq ft Large Spacious Kitchens Modern Stylish Design Low Strata Fees & 3 yrs reduced city taxes Steps to W.C. Express Some water views
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Nicole Jackson 604-467-5000 Brookside Realty
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11933-224 Street, Maple Ridge • 604-467-5000
11933 224th Street Maple Ridge
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$1,099,000 25890 116th Avenue, Maple Ridge
$514,900 13328 235A St., Maple Ridge
• Beautiful rancher over 3800 sq.ft. on 2.3 manicured acres • Large gourmet kitchen with Viking stove and grill • Recently renovated with European windows • Large master with custom spa bath • On city water and backs onto Kanaka Creek • 4 stall barn for the horses
• Park-like settings & Fraser Valley views • 5 appliances, blinds • Heritage doors & baseboards • Gas fireplace • Quartz countertops and hardwood flooring • 10 year warranty + more!
65 - 6747 23RD STREET • 2 bdrm ~ 2 bath • 3 level townhome • South facing b/yard • Club house/outdoor pool • Minutes to shopping • Minutes to recreation • Parks/schools short drive
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CASCADA #209 - 11566 224th Street Maple Ridge $629,500 12463 Meadow Brook Place, Maple Ridge • Backs onto Laity Farm • Stunning View • Quiet Cul-de-sac very private • Has many updates
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• Only 51 amazing opportunities • Built with the highest & strictest standards of construction • Only the finest materials being used • Inside the best layouts in the market place with each sq.ft. maximized • Unbeatable location that offers spectacular riverfront dining, easy access to town centre and Port Haney Wharf • Buy with confidence. Move in today!
$588,900
43 11757 236TH STREET • 2 bedroom - 2 level • 2 dogs or 2 cats • 2 parking spots • Recently done roof/gutters • Private yard • Minutes to shopping • Blocks to school
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$609,000
VIEW & WALK-OUT BSMNT! 2 - 23233 Kanaka Way • 4 brms/4 baths T/H • WALK-OUT basement • 4 car parking! • VIEW OF KANAKA CREEK • 2 covered balconies • walk to Kanaka Creek Elem • Minutes to all amenities
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BEST LOCATION IN COMPLEX! 40 11757 236TH STREET
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• 3 bdrm ~ 3 bath • 1505 s. f. 2 storey T/H • NEW ROOFS/GUTTERS/EXT PAINT • South facing backyard • Baths newly reno’d • Large cedar deck • Minutes to all amenities
GALIANO
$369,000
$319,900
SPACE TO RAISE A FAMILY! CITY WATER!!!
12249 McNutt Road • 3 bdrms + den ~ 3 baths • 2532 s f 3 level split • Rec room AND hobby room • Set on an rural acre • CITY WATER!! • Quiet and peaceful • Minutes to all amenities
RURAL ACRE
2144 LAMPREY DRIVE • 4 bedroom ~ 2 bath • Fully finished bsmnt • Easily suitable/sep entry • NEW KITCHEN/BATHS • Large wrap-around sundeck • Across from Park • 2 blocks to school!
$249,000
3 level T/H
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12142 201ST STREET • 4 bdrms/3 baths • 2800 square feet • 6382 s. f. lot • Dble garage w/220 • Great westside location • Minutes to shopping/W C Express • Short drive to new bridges
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WESTSIDE 2 LEVEL UPDATED KITCHEN
$29,400
$269,900 inc. GST • Perched above the mighty Fraser River • Spectacular waterfront and mountain views • 1054 sq.ft. 2 bedrooms. Wood cabinets, porcelain tiles, deluxe stainless steel appliances including washer & dryer • Private roof top patio terrace with lounge, barbecue area & 360º million dollar views • Steps to town & West Coast Express
OPEN HOUSE EVERY DAY 1-4PM, CLOSED FRIDAYS STARTING AT $159,900 RIVER'S EDGE 11580 223 Street, Maple Ridge
$739,000
BIG LOT-BIG HOME!! 21108 - 117TH AVENUE
9100 S F LOT!
• 5 bdrms - 4 baths • 2322 s f bsmnt entry • 22x12 covered deck • “In-law” 2 bdrm suite • Updated electrical/furnace • vinyl windows/roof 10 yrs • Minutes to all amenities
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$468,000
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23735 110TH AVENUE
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• 5 bdrms + den ~ 3 baths • 2737 s. f. finished • Set on a 6166 sf lot • Kanaka Creek blocks away • Minutes to shopping/ W C Express • Bright walk-out bsmnt
MEADOW LANES ESTATE ★ DOUBLE GARAGE 49 12268 189 A STREET • 3 bed/3 bath • 1486 s f two level • 4’ dry crawlspace • DOUBLE GARAGE • 2 PETS ALLOWED • Walk to schools • Convenient location!
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$569,900
$369,000
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• Own your own park on 2.5 acres. • Property has an abundance of cedar hedging trees for privacy. • Close to schools, parks, transportation & just minutes to town centre. • 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom - bonus 4 piece second bathroom is mostly finished. Randy & Tracy DeLair 463-2991
$294,900
STONEHOUSE ESTATES • 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2 level townhome. • One of the largest and open plans in the complex. Home has had some upgrades which include laminate and lino flooring, plus fresh paint. • Stop by today to view! Randy & Tracy Delair 463-2991
$374,900
$396,000
West Maple Ridge Rancher
Basement home on .68 Acre
• Well maintained 3 bedroom • Brazilian cherry hardwood floors • Great private backyard with a covered patio with skylights • Close to all amenities, within walking distance to schools, shopping, West Coast Express • Great starter or retirement home • Motivated sellers! • Call today for your private showing!
Dianne Enns 604-655-2505
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$799,900
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Port Moody
$798,800
Beautiful Executive Home • Albion area, Stunning 5 bed, 5 bath home. • Custom built w/high end finishing & quality craftsmanship. • Extra large kitchen with deluxe granite throughout. • Master bath is spa like. • Legal 1 bdrm suite with its own entrance. • Too much more to list! Call Today!
Dianne Enns 604-655-2505
$159,900
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25 Brackenridge Place This home has it all! Meticulous 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom home situated on a quiet cul de sac in Heritage Mountain. Updated kitchen, huge family room with river rock gas fireplace and slider to the south facing patio. Maple hardwood, extensive crown moulding and huge baseboards throughout, plus designer paint. South facing fenced yard with large patio and hedges for the utmost in privacy. School catchment for Heritage Mountain and Heritage Woods.
Maple Ridge
$179,800
Coquitlam
$1,599,900
GREAT VALUE! • Reduced! • Great value for a 3 bedroom Pitt Meadows townhome. • Close to schools, West Coast Express & shopping. • Some recent painting but needs some TLC. • Private patio off living room, sundeck off master. • Quiet part of the complex. • Well worth a look.
Rick Medhurst 604-463-3000
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Immaculate 55+ building, 1 bdrm, 1 bath & den unit Gas F/P, in-suite laundry, 1st floor, steps to elevator Recreation level incl: billiards, crafts, workshop Cafeteria, hair salon, computer lab, first aid rm Library & social rooms for all kinds of classes
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Exquisite 6 bdrm, 7 bath, custom built family home Granite & quartz, maple cabinetry, SS appliances Wok kitchen, butlers pantry, open flr plan, 4 F/P Radiant heat, AC, HW, slate, media & rec rooms 2 bdrm suite, decks, patio, Burke Mtn on greenbelt
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The Black + Whites on Foster Embraces Extraordinary Townhome living at its Best Burquitlam is emerging as a soughtafter up-and-coming neighbourhood. Its proximity to Highway 1, the Evergreen Line, which is set to open in 2016, and the to shopping, recreation and schools is attracting families, downsizers and everyone in between. This is where the award-winning Intracorp Projects Ltd. is unveiling its exciting new townhome development The Black + Whites on Foster. “We are releasing our first phase on January 24th which consists of 32 homes,” says Barrett Sprowson, Director of sales Intracorp Realty. “Thirteen of the homes will be move-in ready by the end of February and the remaining homes by the end of this summer.” Located on a quiet, tree-lined street away from busy traffic, and near an abundance of parks, trails, golf courses, and recreational facilities, The Black + Whites
on Foster is a collection of 107 three and four-bedroom townhomes offering a unique blend of urban appeal and Old World charm. “Starting from the low $500,000 and generously sized, these homes are single family home inspired at a price anyone can afford,” adds Sprowson. Designed by Ramsay Worden Architects, the three-storey, open concept contemporary homes range from 1,231 to 1,684 square feet. Each residence features nine-foot ceilings, high quality laminate flooring and sprawling windows to bring the outdoors in. The gourmet kitchens with stainless steel appliances, kitchen islands, granite countertops and a combination painted lacquer and real wood shaker style cabinetry will motivate you to cook and entertain. The charming exteriors were inspired by the timeless elegance of the 1930’s
New York black and white architecture - with gorgeous detailed brick or hardiboard cladding, custom-detailed wrought iron front gate and private entry with manicured landscaped front yard. In addition, they are showcased by custom personalized planter boxes, spacious decks and large over height deep-set mullioned windows. “The doors are coloured either green, red or black to give individuality to each home,” he adds. “The community features 69,000 square feet of grass, shrubs and greenway which is the size of an NFL football field.” Black + Whites also offer easy access to an emerging urban centre that will include shopping, restaurants, services, and other amenities. In the works is a 50,000 sq. ft. grocery store located at Burquitlam Mall and a 60,000 sq. ft. YMCA Community Centre slated to open
in 2017. None other than Intracorp - the awardwinning development company with more than 30 years of experience - could undertake a project that seamlessly blends into the beauty and charm of this exciting and emerging neighbourhood; all the while giving the interiors everything you would expect. A great quality of life combined with housing prices about one-third the price of comparable properties on Vancouver’s west side, are other reasons Burquitlam is becoming so sought-after. The Black + Whites on Foster Grand Opening happens Saturday, Jan. 24th from noon to 5 p.m. at the new Sales Centre, which includes a display home, located at 548 Foster Ave., Coquitlam. For more information or to register online, visit www.blackandwhites.ca or 604.998.8998.
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