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Clark praises RCH during campaign whistle stop On the road: Christy Clark stopped in New Westminster to speak with supporters at B.C. Liberal candidate Hector Bremner’s campaign ofﬁce on Wednesday.

BY THERESA MCMANUS REPORTER tmcmanus@royalcityrecord.com

Premier Christy Clark dropped by New Westminster on Wednesday to help rally the troops working on Liberal candidate Hector Bremner’s campaign. Clark told a crowd of more than 100 supporters that the B.C. Liberals will grow the economy so the government can make the kind of investments that make New Westminster such a great place to live. “It means we have the money to fulfill the commitment to complete and grow Royal Columbian Hospital, a hospital that has provided such good service to this community, a hospital that when my mother was dying of her brain tumour gave her the best possible care you could find anywhere in the world. When she needed it, Royal Columbian was there. When my family needed the nurses, the doctors, and all the caregivers there, the LPNs, everybody who breaks their back everyday to look after people, when my family needed them, Royal Columbian was there,” Clark said. “And we are going to make sure that Royal Columbian is the best hospital it can possibly be. We are going to make that

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For the birds: Abandoned beauties need help BY MARELLE REID REPORTER mreid@royalcityrecord.com

They’re exquisitely beautiful, some of them sing like little angels and they can be as intelligent as a five-year-old child. It’s no wonder exotic birds make popular pets, yet the misunderstandings about what it means to care for these half-wild animals are what keep rescue organizations filled to capacity all over North America. “People will get a bird thinking it’s easy, when, in fact, they find if it’s not being cared for properly, it is not a very easy little creature

to share your home with,” said Jan Robson, a volunteer education coordinator with Grayhaven Exotic Bird Sanctuary, which takes in more than 200 birds every year in the Lower Mainland. Though she has formed a bond with her five rescued birds, Robson said she recognizes that her lovebirds, budgie and parrot would not be for everyone. Every day, Robson spends an hour-and-a-half cleaning up after her flock. They’re also noisy, and some types of birds are also very feisty and will nip. Even if a bird is quiet and affectionate and its owner doesn’t mind taking the

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PROVINCIAL ELECTION 2013: INTERVIEWS BY THERESA MCMANUS, REPOR TER

In their own words – candidates revealed Paul Forseth, Conservative

Terry Teather, Green

Question: How long have you lived in New Westminster. Answer: I started in Grade 1, so I would say almost 60 years. Q: Why do you think you are uniquely qualified to represent this riding? A: It’s a job application. You want the consent of local voters to say, “yes, we believe that you are best qualified to represent our ongoing aspirations.” You try and turn it around and look at the competition, where there is a party or an ideology, or there is a machine (saying) look what we will do for you. Of course, they are outbidding each other. One of the easiest decisions is to spend, but if you approach the role as being the community advocate and say, “I will be your servant and I will try and be your voice and on an ongoing basis, work and dialogue with the community to represent those values rather than representing a party.” I think that is a much more modern approach of improving the bounds of democracy so we don’t go away and be always mad and angry at our politicians and say that it’s all just a sham. People get turned off and half the people don’t vote anymore. I am trying to turn that around. I am an experienced legislator and I’ve also got a track record of looking after the individual, so it’s more about community representation rather than representing a party. Q: What would be your own personal priority as MLA? A: I think we first of all need to look after the finances of the province. We can do that first of all by leading by example – the MLAs’ expenditures, being very transparent about that. Being very careful about what you draw down the services so that when you have the courage to say no to the next scheme that someone else comes along and says I want to do this but of course it involves spending someone else’s money. Be prepared to say no and get the permission of the community, so never will we ever be in a situation again where an HST is imposed on a community. If something like that is considered you have to build the case and get political permission first before we ever implement any grand scheme like that. That’s the difference, I think, with the conservative values coming forward. You try to conserve the best and then you fix the rest. You approach life with a set of values and therefore you are able to deal with what ever challenge comes over the horizon. You are prepared to negotiate forward. Q: What accomplishment in your life are you proudest of? A: I think I have had a life of public service and I’ve stayed away from scandal and difficulty. I am proud to

Lewis Dalhby, Libertarian

Question: How long have you lived in New Westminster? Answer: We have lived in New Westminster for nine years. We moved here from Fort Langley. We moved here because, primarily because of transit options and central location. We love living here at the Quay, the access to the new River Market is fantastic, the flower gardens. We love the historic neighbourhoods. We are very enthusiastic about the city.

Question: How long have you lived in New Westminster? Answer: Actually, I don’t live in New Westminster. I live in Port Coquitlam with my wife and one daughter. I’ve got two daughters. The reason I am running in New Westminster is because we have another candidate in Port Coquitlam and I don’t mind roaming around. I have actually run in quite a few different ridings provincially and federally…

Q: Why do you think you are uniquely qualified to represent the riding? A: The way I see politics in the future is going to require people who are good at collaboration. I have got a proven track history – I’ve got 33 years in education, working with disparate teams of people and students from all levels and coming up with positive results. I think that there it is going to be very important to work, not just across party lines as a collaborator, but across jurisdictional lines. We have issues like coal that are federal, we have got issues like education that are provincial, we have got issues like the Pattullo Bridge that are regional and I think it’s important to be able to draw people together and work together in a collaborative environment. I think that is one of my real strengths.

Q: Why do you think you are uniquely qualified to represent the riding? A: My purpose is not really to run to get elected. My chances of being elected are pretty remote. I have run before so I realize it’s not that likely. It is theoretically possible. How am I uniquely qualified? I am trying to promote liberty, and so the concept of representing a riding, it actually kind of doesn’t fit with Libertarian philosophy. We are trying to reduce the size of government. Most Libertarians actually believe in zero government, but you could still have government through voluntary consent. That’s what I would advocate. I would actually voluntarily consent to a very minimal type of government. But for those people that want the security of government and socialized medicine and education they can have voluntarily consent to that kind of a system… It could be just like a government but the word government implies that you can’t opt out, you are forced into it and you have to comply with all the rules. It’s kind of like the word rape; you can’t voluntarily consent to rape because the word implies that you haven’t voluntarily consented. Well, government and taxes are the same way. … I live in a townhouse complex. That’s kind of an example of voluntary consent through a democracy because we can opt out whenever we want and we understand there is an elected council that sets the rules. … I was born in Canada and I shouldn’t have to leave the country to find liberty.

Q: What would be your own personal priority as an MLA? A: My priority, if elected MLA, is not necessarily related to the Green platform at this stage, and not necessarily related to the issues of New Westminster. I am really quite concerned about the issue of cyber bullying and have been for quite some time. This is really becoming an issue in schools. It’s really becoming an issue in various provinces. One of the things that I would push for is cyber bully legislation such as that that’s been recently introduced in Nova Scotia, and also now in Prince Edward Island. I think that this issue, particularly when it comes to girls at this very vulnerable (teen) age, has had – and I have seen – devastating results with many girls. We have seen in the paper, just recently, so many issues around this particular topic. There is a real need for addressing it and I think that the legislature has a significant role to play in making sure that that happens, and protecting these young women in the future. Q: What accomplishment in your life are you proudest of? A: As a teenager I was a fairly elite athlete. I do have lots of accomplishments in athletics. I was a provincial champion in both track and field and in gymnastics. I have run marathons. Recently, I’ve canoed basically the entire Yukon River. But perhaps the most noteworthy

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Q: What would be your own personal priority as an MLA? A: As Libertarians we want to reduce the size of government so if I was just a single Libertarian MLA I would probably vote against pretty much everything the government was trying to do because we are trying to reduce the size of government and lower the overall taxation level. Probably I wouldn’t have much of an effect if I was by myself but if we ever got into power we would have a fairly good following just to get to power, so then we would start reducing the size of government. My first priority would be to create a small Libertarian enclave of maybe five per cent of the province, where it would be pure, hardcore Libertarianism for those people. We might

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Forseth: Service to others Teather: Overcame loss ◗ continued from page 3

be a husband and a father, but I’ve had a life of public community service, striving to say I’ve left the community a little bit better than I found it. I have had some great examples in my parents and others who had a lifetime of service, so we have been through these social exercises before where we say what would you want written on your tombstone or whatever. Well, ‘he came and he served his community.’ I think that would be a good legacy for anyone to have.

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accomplishment for me personally, has to do with being able to overcome the death of our son. There is nothing more devastating to a family than having the police arrive at your door in the middle of the night and tell you that your only son has been killed. This has taken five years to deal with, but I feel that it’s not really an accomplishment but more an issue of personal strength that I have been able to hold our family together and make it through. Q: Who in your life has been a role model for you?

Q: Who, in your life, has been a role model for you? A: Both my parents. My father was a reverend minister in the community, so I was in a home where financial achievement and public image really wasn’t particularly important, but trying to help those who cannot help themselves and being an encourager of people brought me, I think, into a life of social service where academically when I was younger I thought I could become a high school counsellor. I took courses related to that. Eventually that led into working in the attorney general’s ministry doing young offender work. The last duty I had was divorce mediation and child custody investigations. So that whole legal lifetime was very helpful in the larger public service, going to Ottawa and being vice-chair of the justice committee in the House of Commons. Working on all those issues for the community is very important. So my parents had a lifetime example of public service.

A: I think for me one of the most important role models has been Michael J. Fox. It’s just coincidence that he’s from the neighbouring municipality, but he’s been, not just a great actor and not just a great comedian, but he’s been a great father and husband, a great author. I have read his books. But most importantly, his battle with Parkinson’s disease and his foundation has done great things. I think he has shown people that you can be positive and you can make a real impact even when you are suffering from the hugely debilitating effects of that disease. So Michael J. Fox is a real hero of mine.

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RCH expansion key issue BY THERESA MCMANUS REPORTER tmcmanus@royalcityrecord.com

Christy Clark isn’t the only politician to address the needs of Royal Columbian Hospital during the 2013 provincial election campaign. For the past several years, Fraser Health has been working on a renovation plan that would address the need for space at Royal Columbian Hospital. At all-candidates meetings, community members have posed questions about the hospital’s expansion. “I think it is an urgent, urgent problem that we need to get all the stakeholders in health care together and take action to address overcrowding in emergency rooms,” said NDP candidate Judy Darcy. Conservative candidate Paul Forseth said British

Columbia needs to grow its economy, as that’s the only way the province is going to be able to pay for the health care that people want and need. “We need to expand that hospital,” said Liberal candidate Hector Bremner. “It’s one of the first things I am pushing for. I will push to get it done.” According to Bremner, the Liberals have committed some funds toward the expansion.

Healthy vote

The Heart and Stroke Foundation is pleased with some of the responses it received from political parties during the 2013 provincial election campaign. The foundation sent a survey to B.C.’s four major parties in March, questioning them about various health-related issues, including disease

prevention, health promotion and the marketing of unhealthy foods and beverages to young people. The Greens, Liberals and NDP responded to the survey. “We were encouraged by some of the answers we received,” said Diego Marchese, CEO of the B.C. and Yukon Heart and Stroke Foundation. “For example, the B.C. Liberals will continue the smoking cessation program. The B.C. NDP want to provide better access to nutritious local food. The Green Party of B.C. will shift a significant percentage of health-care funding from hospital and acute care to community-based services geared to prevention and health promotion. These are all important issues to our foundation.” The survey and the results are available at www.heartandstroke. bc.ca/bcelection.

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not be in power forever, and then it might flip back to a more socialistic type government and then we’d be back to square one. But if we had a libertarian zone, then we could escape. Why would the socialists even want Libertarians there mucking up their system? There’s nothing wrong with socialism if it’s through voluntary consent, and you buy into the concept, and you like that, but it works better if everyone buys into the system. Q: What accomplishment in your life are you proudest of? A: Actually, I think it’s my idea about democracy. Democracy is one of those words that everyone thinks is such a wonderful word. We are kind of brainwashed as children that democracy is this great concept. It took me a long time to come to the realization that democracy isn’t so wonderful, and, in fact, it’s evil and immoral when it’s imposed on you. If it’s so wonderful, why are you forced to participate? … Q: Who in your life has been a role model for you? A: Probably Walter Block he is one of the most influential, and he’s a well-known Libertarian. … Milton Friedman … Ron Paul … Thomas Jefferson. … I don’t know if role model is the right term – just people I kind of admire and kind of adopt their philosophy.

Clark: Focuses on the economy ◗ continued from page 1

investment in Royal Columbian – and you know why we are going to do it? Because we can afford to. And why can we afford to do it? Because we are growing the economy. That’s where it all begins.” As the crowd awaited Clark’s arrival, social media was abuzz with news that Clark may have spoiled her ballot when

voting at an advanced poll earlier in the day in Burnaby, that a movement was afoot within the B.C. Liberals to oust her if the party lost the election and that the Liberals had released a video online targeting Adrian Dix and refused to remove it despite requests from organizers of the televised leaders debate who stated it was copyrighted material.

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New ‘voice’ is catchword in this battle BY THERESA MCMANUS REPORTER tmcmanus@royalcityrecord.com

The need for a new voice for New Westminster has been a reoccurring theme during the 2013 provincial election campaign. Six candidates have thrown their names into the race to represent New Westminster in the B.C. legislature: Terry Teather (B.C. Green Party); Paul Forseth (B.C. Conservatives); Judy Darcy (NDP); Lewis Dahlby (Libertarian); James Crosty (independent); and Hector Bremner (B.C. Liberals). NDP MLA Dawn Black’s decision to retire paved the way for a new representative for New Westminster, a riding that’s been won by the NDP and its predecessor the Co-operative Commonwealth in every provincial election since 1952. The lone exception was a Liberal win in 2001 when the NDP was ousted and won only two seats provincewide. Darcy has said she’d like to continue the “superb” work done by her NDP predecessor, which included “holding the government’s feet to the fire to get better schools built” and pushing for a business plan for the redevelopment of Royal Columbian Hospital. “We have had strong NDP representation in this province, whether in government or opposition,” she said. “I think in order to make a difference and have change for the better in Victoria, on May 14 we want to continue that and have strong representatives. I’d be happy to follow in the footsteps of MLA Dawn Black.” Bremner, however, said “the broader voice of the electorate is not represented in New Westminster” and he’d like to do that in Victoria with the B.C. Liberals. He said New Westminster needs a strong voice that will put the city’s interests first. “I am going to be the best salesperson for this community,” he said. Joyce Murray, who has since moved to Vancouver and been elected as a Member of Parliament, was a Liberal cabinet minister after being elected in 2001. Teather said one of the things that attracted him to the Green party was the fact it doesn’t want a whip system, so

candidates don’t have to follow the party line when voting. “We can voice our own opinion,” he said. “We have no concern about that. We are like-minded but that does not negate the fact that we all have individual problems.” Forseth believes the B.C. Conservatives strike the right balance between party accountability and independent advocacy. “We really need a voice for New Westminster. One of the reasons I am coming forward is I really have a heart for the city,” said the former Member of Parliament. “I am the only candidate that is a product of New Westminster. I went to New Westminster schools, grew up here and really feel that I can be that special voice to put New Westminster back on the map.” As an independent, James Crosty believes he’s in the best position to “really stick up for the interests of New Westminster” in Victoria. He said it’s been 17 years since a New Westminster resident had a chance to vote for an independent in a provincial election. “With all due respect to the NDP candidate and the Liberal candidate, we have had 20 years of them in power,” he said. “What do you see changed in New Westminster?” Although New Westminster is generally strong NDP turf, Crosty hopes he’ll be elected May 14. “When you get in that booth, you are going to mark that X, remember they don’t know who you are voting for,” he said. “Let them wake up on Wednesday morning to a very big surprise – an elected independent, James Crosty.” Throughout the campaign, several topics repeatedly surfaced, including coal exports, Pattullo Bridge replacement, education funding, need for new school construction, traffic and transit, the environment.As with provincewide campaigns, concerns have been raised about the economy and the party best able to manage B.C.’s finances. Darcy said the B.C. Liberals owe it to taxpayers to be honest about the province’s financial situation. “The present plans projected by the Liberals add $13 billion to the debt in the next three years. That’s billion

with a B,” she said. “This Liberal government has also run deficits for five years running and now says we have a balanced budget.” Darcy said the NDP has a modest spending platform and a goal of balancing the budget in three years. “Very importantly, we are going to commit to what we are going to do and how we are going to pay for it, very carefully costed and fiscally responsible platform,” she said. “There won’t be any surprises like the HST.” Bremner cautioned voters from electing an NDP government, saying it took years for B.C. to recover from the NDP government in power from 1991 to 2001. “When we took power in 2001 we inherited a hell of a mess,” he said. “In 2004, we were able to bring things back in line.” Bremner cautioned voters from electing an NDP government. “Make no mistake – this election is about the future. This is one of the most pivotal elections in B.C.’s history. I would argue the last election this important was in 2001,” he said. “It is very important that we get this right. If we get this wrong now, we won’t be able to fix it.” Teather said British Columbians understand that the province is in debt but don’t know how much. He said the Liberals said one thing, but the auditor general later said the deficit was larger than the government had claimed. ◗Voices Page 8

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The last print editorial from us consider this. An SFU professor paints before voting day. This is usually when a rather depressing picture of why votwe cajole, guilt, nag, and exhort New ers can’t be bothered to vote. He argues Westminster citizens to get off their that voters lose interest when decisions couches and do the right thing. Spend are too complicated. He calls it ‘free15 minutes and exercise your riding’. Voters don’t want to democratic right – no, make actually do some homework that responsibility – and cast and find out which candidate THE RECORD your ballot. or party is right on health care, But after 30 years of poundthe environment, transportaing on our little podium, and seeing tion, or – well, you name it. They rely on voter participation continue to dwindle, someone else to lead them. He compares we’re not even going to bother this time it to folks who “only buy best sellers, around. We will, however, urge you to order the house wine or sort their pur-

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chases on Amazon by most popular.” He describes the behaviour as “herding”. As he also notes, folks aren’t even ashamed of saying that someone else probably has done their homework, so it’s better to rely on their vote than muddying the whole process up with their own uninformed one. How many potential voters actually read the full text of political party platforms? Very few, we suspect. Political parties, of course, are clearly aware of this behaviour in the electorate. In fact, they count on it. They count

on most folks not wanting to think for themselves or do any heavy lifting. Hence the simpleton campaign messages repeated over and over and the reliance on appealing to the voters’ most selfish instincts. (Including the ubiquitous promise to loosen up beer sales.) It’s all rather appalling. Not only are elections getting dumbed down, but voters appear to appreciate the strategy. The problem is that the house wine may be infinitely better than the elected representative chosen by the finite few who bother to actually cast their votes.

Teachers worrying about next year

ith seven weeks to positions also to be eliminated. go in the school year, Education in New Westminster teachers and students will look vastly different next are working hard to complete year under this scenario, and not another successful year of learnfor the better. ing and look forward to the The teaching cuts proposed many year-end activities that are so far have tried to protect class on the horizon. size, but that has meant a reducHowever, teachers are also tion in services to students, looking ahead to particularly those with the 2013-2014 school special needs. Resource year. Unfortunately, teachers – those who GRANT OSBORNE they look forward work with classroom with worry and trepiteachers to support studation. dents with special needs, adapt The financial challenges of curriculum, liaise with special the New Westminster Board education assistants, and write of Education have been well individual education plans – are chronicled in the press. Few to be reduced 35 per cent at the New Westminster residents school level and 40 per cent at are unaware that the school the district level. district spent $2.8 million more School counsellors have also than it received last year. Less been severely reduced, with the well-known is that the district heaviest impact being at the elehas also identified a structural mentary level where there will (meaning annual) deficit of $3.5 be one counsellor for the entire million. These two numbers are population of elementary school frightening to look at when com- students. Counselling under this pared to the annual school dismodel will be emergency-based trict budget of about $59 million. counselling, at best. The impact of this financial Cuts have also impacted crisis has already been felt, with teacher-librarians, music prosupplies budgets drying up grams, elective courses and and discretionary spending cut. many other services that make However, it is in the future, the up public education. next school year, when these The union has expressed cuts will fully impact educaconcerns about where these cuts tion – and the impact will be have landed and has counselled devastating. To deal with the the district to provide more supdeficit, the Board of Education port for what is known as nonhas announced cuts of close to enrolling teachers but it has been 20 full-time teaching positions, a painful task. To protect one 20 special education assistants teaching position here is to cut and up to 15 custodial and cleranother teacher there. ◗Cuts Page 7 ical positions, with several other

IN MY OPINION

Plenty of Jane’s Walks in city Dear Editor:

“‘Instead of maximizing facilities for motorcars, we should maximize the advantages of urban life. Parks, playgrounds, and schools, theatres, universities and concert halls, to say nothing of a quiet night’s sleep and a sunny outlook when one wakes up, are more important that any benefits derived from the constant use of automobiles,’ (Lewis) Mumford wrote presciently in 1955. Cities, he believed with all his heart, existed for pedestrians, not cars.” – Alice Alexiou, Jane Jacobs: Urban Visionary So I led a river walk along the Quay and participated in another Jane’s Walk along Westminster Pier in New Westminster on Jane Jacob’s birthday. It is significant that New Westminster had 10 Jane’s Walks, while Vancouver and other cities around the world had fewer.

In the process of sharing information about the Quay with residents of our community, I probably learned more about Jane’s vision for urban living. And it’s not tied up in highways and cars. Rather it’s people who get to know each other, look after their neighbours and community. As I look at where I live, the focal point is not the community, though I will admit politicians have been trying to improve that. What I see are roads and railways that lead away from community, that divide us, that create noise and (toxic) pollution and allow for unwanted crime. Could we not put all these unnecessary roads and rails and bridges, beneath us? The cost is high; the loss of our small community in New Westminster is higher. So, to the local newspapers, I say, keep including the citizens’ voices on how we do things in ◗Walks Page 7

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the community. Remember it’s all about people! For more information on Jane’s Walks, go to www.janeswalk.net. Mike Hoyer, via email

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Re: Setting Liberal facts right, Letters, The Record, May 3. Bruce McCloy’s passion for education (funding) is laudable. His use of selective facts undermines his case. The two largest provincial expenditures are: health care ($18 billion) and education ($12 billion), 71 per cent of $42 billion total spending. These two priorities will be 90 per cent of spending by 2023. Not much left over for anything else. Educational expenditures have increased the equivalent of 4.3 per cent annually since 2001, while we have experienced a 60,000 decrease in student population. When the Great Recession and the decrease in natural resources royalties clobbered government revenues of $11 billion from 2008 to 2012, four successive deficits were incurred. There was no decrease in health care spending and education funding increased each of those four years. Total provincial spending average is $8,600 per student; 20 different spending allocations vary the per capita rate between 60 school districts. In New West, total school district spending is about $54 million. That’s $7,600 to $9,300 per student depending on how full-time student levels are calculated. I use $8,100 per student. That is before capital spending. Taxpayers, the only funding source, pay operational and all other spending. Ninety-eight per cent of provincewide

classrooms have 30 students or less; 94 per cent are 28 students or less. Those above 28 are football, gym and choir practise. For a class size of 28, at $8,100 to $8,600 per student, the taxpayers inject almost a quarter million dollars into each classroom. Teacher McCloy cannot tell us where the money went; or what the taxpayers got for their largesse. Only that they need to come up ‘more, more, more.’ Hint: 50 per cent goes into districts overheads. From 2001 to 2012, New West School District #40, received an additional $5.5 million in capital funds. Two new schools are scheduled to be built and a third, the high school, might eventually be built. About 90 per cent of district expenses are wages; group benefits and pension contributions. Defined pension benefit plans, nothing but the best, guaranteed by the taxpayers. At a recent all-candidates meeting, one of the leftie teachers refused to state what reading level highschool graduates should be at or what private sector benefit and pension plan they would prefer instead. The district has failed to meet its budget targets seven out of the last 10 years. The latest go-around lays off 117 people. This is disgraceful. The board is incompetently led; conflicts of interest abound. Yet Mr. McCloy cannot find the moral spine to hold it accountable or replace it. If the district had an unlimited budget, this board would exceed it by the end of the fiscal year! In a democracy, elected officials are – or should be – accountable to the voters. Mr. McCloy has chosen instead to be accountable to the board. He wants to remove the phantom problem, the B.C. Liberal government education spending record, but has become the problem itself: a fawning, uncritical supporter of decades old incompetence and incapacity.

As has often been repeated, “We stopped cutting into fat years ago; we are cutting now into muscle and bone.” The school district has taken responsibility for the financial maelstrom we find ourselves in and well it should. Recently, there has been new focus on oversight and fiscal management that was severely lacking. However, one thing can be said – while the district spent far more than it received, the money that was overspent went where it would have a benefit – it went into schools and classes. It went into service to students. What this budget crisis highlights is the “lost decade” we have experienced in regards to provincial

support of public education. The current government has loudly proclaimed it has provided the highest funding ever. However, it refuses to acknowledge the highest funding ever has not met the highest ever costs, many of them downloaded by the government. B.C. students are funded at a rate of more than a thousand dollars less per student than the Canadian average. B.C. has the highest student to educator ratio in Canada. Education funding has not kept pace with inflation and in 2001, public education was 26 per cent of the provincial budget. Today it is 15 per cent. These numbers are real – they can be confirmed through Statistics Canada. Essential supports such

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Funding cut: B.C. crisis line facing its own crisis BY MARELLE REID REPORTER mreid@royalcityrecord.com

A phone service that directs calls to crisis lines throughout the province is now facing a crisis of its own. The Crisis Line Association of B.C. operates the toll-free 1-800-suicide and 310mental health (310-6789) numbers, which will be shut down July 1, when funding runs out. Whether or not there’s someone available to take those calls right away could be a matter of life or death, according to Peggy Mrazek, a retired grief counsellor in New Westminster. “When someone is suicidal already, time is of the essence, because they will hang up fairly quickly if someone does not reach them, and that can mean the end of that person’s life,” she said. The two numbers were created in 2004 and 2008 respectively, with one-time grants and “transitional dollars” from various provincial organizations, including the Provincial Health Services Authority. The association needs $177,800 annually to continue the service, which routes calls to the province’s 14 individual crisis lines. Havingaprovincewidenumberforeither suicide intervention or mental health crises is important, said Jackie Yurick, spokesperson for the Crisis Line Association of B.C., because the numbers are easy to remember and because they give callers more chances to have their calls routed to a counsellor on

one of the regional crisis lines, rather than getting a voice message. “You make the call to your local crisis line, and crisis lines are very busy, so there does exist the possibility that they can’t respond immediately,” Yurick said. “So, with the routing, it gives you three more chances (to talk to someone immediately).” Yurick also suggested that without a service to direct calls to crisis lines, there will be increased pressure on other social services in New Westminster and throughout the province. “If those numbers were out of service, people likely then will be having to turn to things like police, ambulance, hospital more frequently than they do now,” she said. Since the two network numbers were launched, they’ve handled 50,000 calls, and B.C. crisis lines field one call every three-and-a-half minutes, according to the association. During times when demand for service is high, the service automatically re-routes calls to other crisis lines to increase response time. “Here in British Columbia, we’ve already built it, it’s proven to be successful, and we’re in danger of having it peter away right at the time when there’s efforts right across the country to replicate it,” Yurick said. The Provincial Health Services Authority was not available for comment by press time.

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Teather said the Green party is no longer a one-issue party focused on the environment, but has policies that are scientifically supported. “As you can see, we are not wearing bell bottoms. We don’t have long hair and plaid shirts,” he said. “We do know that addressing environmental issues requires putting them in the context of jobs and the economy.” Forseth urged voters to avoid voting for both the NDP and the Liberals. “The disappointments of Liberalism in Canada are well-known. The social consequences of NDP thinking cannot be denied; any student of history knows what socialism brings,” he said. “The NDP’s published beliefs have not changed; their philosophical outlook is well-known and

should be avoided.” Libertarian candidate Lewis Dahlby said there’s no reason to elect an independent candidate because voters won’t know what they stand for or their philosophy, nor will they be able to accomplish much in Victoria. Admitting his chances of winning are remote, Dahlby said his election goal was to promote liberty. “We basically believe in a maximum of individual freedom and a minimum of government intervention in peoples’ lives,” he said. “Basically the philosophy is every person on the planet is entitled to live their life as they choose, with those choices, free from interference and coercion and violence from other people, including governments.” tmcmanus@royalcityrecord.com

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Anvil sign will need variances

The City of New Westminster is applying to vary its own sign bylaw. The city is applying to vary requirements of the sign bylaw for signage being proposed at 777 Columbia St. – the location of Anvil Centre and Merchant Square. Anvil Centre is the city’s future civic and conference centre, and Merchant Square is the office tower that the city is building atop the civic facility. “Public Architecture + Communication has been hired by the city to develop a signage plan for Anvil Centre,” stated a report to council. “A signage plan for Merchant Square has not yet been developed but staff anticipate that a number of variance will be required. A development variance permit application is required to allow the proposed Anvil Centre and potential Merchant Square signage.”

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Council has approved a staff recommendation to give notice that it will consider a resolution to issue a development variance permit to vary the sign bylaw.

Plans for vacant lot

A 54-unit development is being proposed on a site that’s been vacant for nearly a decade. The city has received development permit and rezoning applications for a proposed 54-unit project at 428 and 432 13th St., 1305 Cariboo St. and 1308 Fifth Ave. A staff report stated that the proposal would include a four-storey apartment building with 49 suites and a separate building with five townhouse units. Staff will review the proposal and report back to council when the architectural and technical reviews are done.

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An evening of unusual comedy acts is set for May 24 at 7 p.m. Headliners include hypnotist and “mind master” Scott Christie, who offers a family-friendly performance, as well as Rod Boss, a comedic magician who has been touring his close-up magic around the world for more than 30 years. The evening will also include a 50/50 raffle and silent auction with more than 40 items, featuring a framed limited edition fine art print by Canadian artist Stefanja Dumanowski. The fundraiser will help both organizations continue educating the public about parrot care and welfare and will also provide funds for emergency veterinary care and other expenses. Grayhaven has a temporary location in Tsawwassen, as well as numerous volunteers in the Lower Mainland who foster birds that are waiting for adoption. For those willing to learn about exotic birds, having a feathered friend can be very satisfying, especially if it comes from a rescue organization, Robson noted. “You’re looking at a little creature who has got an incredible amount on the ball, can be incredibly affectionate, and (have) very individual personalities,” she said. “They’ve got all of the things that dogs have in terms of the ability to interact with you and can be in a smaller package.” Tickets for the Amazing Comedy Hypnosis Show are $25 plus tax and fees, available online at www.thecolum bia.ca. To reserve tickets, or for more information, call 604522-4500. The theatre is located at 530 Columbia St.

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future Special Olympian from New Westminster has inspired an upcoming fundraiser at the Columbia Theatre. New Westminster Police Const. Bruce Ballingall was attending a conference last November when he met Sam Fetherstonhaugh – a New Westminster boy who’s been taking part in a program through Special Olympics. The chance meeting inspired Ballingall to THERESA MCMANUS organize a May 15 fundraiser for Special Olympics British Columbia. “My main focus is selling out the event for Sam. To me Sam is the Special Olympics,” he said. “We are doing it at the historic Columbia Theatre. It’s a night of rock and roll. We call it Rock In – Rock Out – I’m rocking out and Sam’s rocking in,” Ballingall is concluding a 27-year career with the police department by organizing the fundraiser for Special Olympics, featuring Bobby Bruce (Nearly Neil), a Neil Diamond tribute artist. “That’s what this is all about – it’s about Sam taking over from me. His career is just starting as a special Olympian and mine is just ending as a cop,” Ballingall said. “It’s symbiotic.” Sam, seven, takes part in the Active Start program that’s offered in Burnaby. “It has meant a lot to Sam,” said dad Colin Fetherstonhaugh. “It’s a place he really fits in well. He’s made lots of friends there that we see. He is learning about sports and being fit. We are a pretty sporty family.” Sommer Fetherstonhaugh said her son has been learning new skills through the Active Start programs that will help him remain active in the years ahead. Sam and his two sisters, Grace and Ella, have attended some Special Olympics events as spectators “They had a basketball tournament for the older athletes, older teenagers, and younger adults. The level of play was excellent,” Sommer said. “We were just

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really inspired. It’s amazing. It’s great for us to see the potential for Sam to be involved in community sports.” After meeting Sam, Ballingall decided to organize a fundraiser for Special Olympics. “I was so excited when I found out he was from New Westminster. I have never met a Special Olympian from New Westminster before. Apparently there is a couple but they train in Burnaby,” he said. “Sam was there with his family. He’s only seven so he’s not old enough to be a Special Olympian yet. He’s in what’s called the Active Start program.” While Sam is still too young to compete in the Special Olympics, Ballingall is

convinced he’s got a bright future ahead of him. “Sam is going to be our next champion. Sam will come home with a lot of Special Olympic medals, he will for sure,” Ballingall said. “He’s got the attitude, already at seven. “ The May 15 fundraiser is Ballingall’s way of saying thank you to the Royal City for allowing him to be part of the community for nearly three decades, and for supporting Special Olympics. Ballingall has been the New Westminster Police Department’s representative to the Law Enforcement Torch Run, a major fundraiser for Special Olympics worldwide.

“You haven’t experienced true happiness, in my world, until you’ve put a medal around a Special Olympian’s neck,” he said. “You see their self esteem just go up. The joy, not just for them but for their whole family.” Chief Const. Dave Jones isn’t surprised that Ballingall wanted to raise funds for Special Olympics as his parting gift to the city. “That’s his style,” he said. “He wanted to do something for the young athlete.” Tickets for the Rock in – Rock out fundraiser are $20. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.thecolumbia.ca. tmcmanus@royalcityrecord.com

School band programs will play on – for now BY NIKI HOPE REPORTER

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The board of education opposed a plan by district staff to cut the band programs in west side schools until a new middle school is built in the area. The board will discuss the issue at a meeting on May 21 at

the New Westminster Secondary School library, where the public can also weigh in on ways to ensure the band will play on. “One of the points that was raised last night, was that Robson (Elementary), for example, doesn’t have any space for a band class now, so this would have been an issue, even if all of

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start to use different instruments,” Osborne said. “The real concern is that by the time they get to the secondary school level, there is concern about there being some students who will have substantially more experience working with musical instruments.” The school district is dealing with a serious budget

crunch. Currently, it owes about $2.8 million from last year, and is projecting a $1million deficit this year. The district is also cutting about 58 positions across the district to offset next year’s structural deficit. Along with the band issue, Osborne is shocked by the “deep cuts,” which he said will hurt some of the district’s most vulner-

able students. “It’s looking pretty bad in terms of how we are going to be supporting at-risk kids and special needs,” he said. Many of the teachers being laid off are resource teachers, who work with classroom teachers to help develop learning strategies for students, he said. Osborne said he was

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day of celebration and recognition of women across the world. It is now an ofﬁcial holiday in Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, China, Cuba, Georgia, GuineaBissau, Eritrea, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Madagascar, Moldova, Mongolia, Montenegro, Nepal, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uganda, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, and Zambia. In some countries, men celebrate the accomplishments of women by offering ﬂowers and small gifts. Others celebrate it as a type of Mother’s Day when children bestow gifts on their mothers. Thousands of events are held throughout the world to commemorate International Women’s Day. The theme for the 2013 celebration is “The Gender Agenda: Gaining Momentum.” It serves as a reminder that while equal rights of women have progressed, the female population must remain diligent in their efforts to champion women’s equality. Many towns and cities host their own International Women’s Day celebrations.

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The Boom Booms will be headlining this year’s Uptown Live event in New Westminster. When Uptown Live returns to New Westminster on Saturday, May 25, it will showcase some of the best of British Columbia’s indie music scene. Three performance stages will feature a mix of folk, roots and rock bands including the Boom Booms, Good for Grapes, Bend Sinister, the Belle Game, the Shilohs, Buckman Coe and New Westminster’s own Warren Dean Flandez. “Our event team has worked really hard to identify some of the top up-andcoming acts in B.C.,” said Hyack executive director Douglas Smith in a press release. “There are no weak

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Music lives: Uptown Live brought a younger crowd of music lovers to uptown New Westminster following last year’s Hyack International Parade. presented by Royal City Centre and Westminster Centre, will take place about 1 p.m., immediately after the Key West Ford Hyack

links in the lineup, so it promises to be wall-to-wall entertainment throughout the afternoon.” Uptown Live, which is

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tions, top Vancouver food trucks and the City of New Westminster’s family fun zone. “We hit a bit of a home run last year in launching the event on parade day,” Smith said. “We wanted to capitalize on the large parade crowd, and we were delighted everyone stuck around for the street festival. The quality of entertainment on the main stages is first-rate, and the level of community engagement from local merchants, sponsors and the City of New Westminster really helps create a great, high-energy atmosphere.” According to the Hyack Festival Association, Uptown Live was aimed at attracting a young audience and fit with the association’s overall strategy of producing bigger budget, higherquality events.

“We really strive to create stage lineups that have a lot of depth in terms of quality. That’s been a key focus for us,” Smith told The Record. “We want to create a situation of regardless of when you are attending or where you are on site, you are going to be listening to some great music.” Smith said Hyack has worked with PEAK FM on the musical entertainment, which will perform on three stages in the uptown. The annual Hyack Festival takes place from May 17 to 26 and includes a number of major events. Visit, hyack.bc.ca/word press, for more information.

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Kiwanis Club of New Westminster is holding its annual hanging basket sale on Saturday, May 11, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the parking lot of the Terminal Pub at 115 12th St. Baskets are $25, and funds help support a variety of programs in New Westminster including breakfast and lunch programs. At the same time, the Kiwanis Club will be holding a cherry tomato sale, with plants costing $10 each.

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Voting once done aloud, for all to hear OUR PAST

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oming up in just four days on May 14 is the provincial election, and while we won’t tell you how you should vote, we will encourage you to get out and vote. Also coming up this weekend on May 12 is

another important day, this one in recognition of a very important group of people in our society. First, a few historical words on elections in British Columbia, particularly in New Westminster, and then a reminder about these other folks. Since B.C. became a province of Canada in 1871, that year marks the first general election in which candidates sought office in the legislative assembly. That is why the people who win in the election are referred to as MLAs – members of the legislative assembly. A couple

ory of B.C., but we will include only a couple more that are closely connected. First the right to vote was extended to women in the year 1917, and in 1918 women voted for the first time in a provincial election. That year the first woman to run and be elected, Mary Ellen Smith, won a byelection in Vancouver. When we look at the names of those individuals who represented the New Westminster area in the early years of our provincial electoral history, we find many that are familiar. People who follow our

of years later in 1873, something that we take completely and fully for granted was introduced. Of all the things that we discuss during talks about early elections – municipal, colonial or provincial – this singular fact seems to cause the most reaction. What was introduced was the secret ballot. Before this, voters gathered in a designated polling place, and stated for all to hear, “I vote for so and so.” How comfortable would you be voting that way today? There are many other items to think about in the election hist-

community’s heritage or who have been on cemetery tours with us have heard of many of these gentlemen. In the spirit of the upcoming election, a short list is in order: J.C. Hughes, W.J. Armstrong, Henry Holbrook, Ebenezer Brown, Robert Dickinson, Donald McGillivray, John Robson, James Cunningham, William Ladner, W. Norman Bole, J.C. Brown, J.B. Kennedy, and Thomas Gifford. Who will win on the 14th and join this group (the full list is much longer, obviously)? Be sure to vote.

As promised, a reminder about May 12. This date in Canada marks International Nurses Day, part of National Nursing Week. The date chosen for this important recognition is the birthdate of Florence Nightingale. The event is used to raise the awareness of the many contributions made by nurses to our overall well-being. You have seen and heard lots of historical references from us to our local nursing heritage. Take a moment this Sunday to say “thank you” to at least one nurse.

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returning to New Westminster for a gala dinner and auction next March. For more information, visit royalcitygogos.org. Celebrate Naturopathic Medicine Week at Boucher Naturopathic Medical Clinic on Saturday, May 11 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Located at #320-435 Columbia St., Boucher Institute is offering free spinal assessments, zinc tally tests, blood pressure measuring, blood sugar testing, ABO blood typing, and

tongue and pulse diagnosis. It’s also offering a limited number of free 15minute introductory consultations. To make an appointment, call the clinic at 604-540-2873. More information about Boucher Institute and the open house can be found at www.binm.org. Treat mom to an afternoon at the symphony, when the New Westminster Symphony Orchestra takes to the Massey Theatre stage for its Mother’s Day concert. The show,

which takes place at 2 p.m. at 735 Eighth Ave., features a repertoire including Mendelssohn, Haydn and Tchaikovsky. Admission is by donation. Buy tickets for next week’s Rock In/ Rock Out fundraiser for the Special Olympics. The event will take place on Wednesday, May 15 at the Columbia Theatre and features a performance by Nearly Neil. Bobby Bruce, a Neil Diamond tribute artist, is always a crowd pleaser. Tickets are $20 and can

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The New Westminster Historical Society is taking a look at some old images for an area that’s getting something new. The historical society’s May 15 evening will focus on the new Anvil Centre and the history of its neighbourhood. The City of New Westminster is currently building the new civic centre at the corner of Eighth and Columbia streets. “This program will feature photos from the first years of the city to more modern times – showing the primary site and sur-

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o longer an eyesore but a source of pride for New Westminster residents, the 10 electrical boxes in the downtown area of the Royal City are now covered in art done by local artists. For an up-close and personal view of the electrical box art, head down to Hyack Square on Saturday, May 11 at 12:30 p.m. to join a walking tour to learn about the artists behind the work.

New West Artists are inviting anyone with an interest, especially photographers, to join the onehour tour to find out more about the vinyl wrapped images created at the request of the city as part of the anti-graffiti and street beautification program. The tour starts at Hyack Square and ends at the big belly box near the tin soldier on the boardwalk at the River Market. For more information, call Richard Armstrong, at 604-842-2791.

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There’s art in abundance this spring in New Westminster. One example is the 22nd annual artisans’

spring market hosted by the Arts Council of New Westminster, in conjunction with the Hyack Festival, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on May 19 and 20 in Queen’s Park. The market will feature a variety of arts and crafts, as well as a children’s craft workshop from noon to 4 p.m. A vendor’s table for both days is $50. The festival will also feature an antique market as well as entertainment in the park, and the petting zoo and water park will also be open for either some furry or splashy fun. Admission is free. For more information about the artisans’ market, call 604-525-3244 or visit www. artscouncilnewwest.org.

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Cecile Wood is proud of the generosity shown by her neighbours. Each April, Wood canvasses for the Canadian Cancer Society and drops by her neighbours’ homes. “I would like to give a big, big thank you to all of my neighbours on Blackman Street, who so kindly and generously contributed again this year,” she wrote in a letter to The Record. “Well done, Blackman Street.”

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◆ A fundraiser for Special Olympics BC with musical guest Nearly Neil ◆ Special Olympics BC and the NWPD Torch Run Team invite you to an evening of music and fun with all proceeds going to Special Olympics BC’s Active Start Program, which supports young Special Olympics hopefuls in the community.

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Burnaby Lake ready at the doorstep BY TOM BERRIDGE SPORTS EDITOR tberridge@royalcityrecord.com

A defining moment in its club history is a day away for the Burnaby Lake Rugby Club. Burnaby Lake will be contesting the provincial finals in three separate B.C. Rugby Union divisions, including the premier men’s and women’s championship games at Wallace Field in Victoria this Saturday. The premier women will take on defending champion Velox Valkyries for the Gordon Harris Memorial Cup, while the men’s team will be up against the 22time Rounsefell Cup champion James Bay Athletic Association in the premier division. Burnaby Lake will also be vying for a third title when the men’s second team takes to the field against the host University of Victoria in the Division 1 final. The premier men advanced to the championship final with a 26-10 win over the Castaway Wanderers, the team that stopped Burnaby’s eightgame regular season win streak a month ago. Despite the loss, Burnaby Lake went on to win the league season with a 10-4 record over James Bay and defending Rounsefell Cup winner Capilano. “James Bay has had 22 wins in this competition. They are very experienced,” said Burnaby Lake head coach Kris de Scossa. “But we’ve executed our three-year plan with hard work, and it’s coming to

Hyacks still alive in zones BY TOM BERRIDGE SPORTS EDITOR tberridge@royalcityrecord.com

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On the run: Burnaby Lake Rugby Club back Joe Dolesau, runner-up in premier men’s scoring this season, will lead the regular season champs into the provincial ﬁnal against James Bay this weekend. fruition. “We’ve shown we can compete with everybody. The final will be played in the cauldron of B.C. rugby, and we’re ready to go into that cauldron. We’ve been knocking on the door, and it’s been open for us, and we’re going to step on through.” Nearly 20 years ago, prior to the merger with the Vancouver Trojans

that led to the Burnaby Lake club, the Fraser Valley champion Burnaby Buffaloes nearly pulled off the impossible before narrowly falling to the powerhouse University of B.C. Old Boys in the cup final at Brockton Oval. De Scossa believes this weekend is another of those defining moments. While the women’s team has been no strang-

er to cup success, having won five Gordon Harris tankards since 2003, the men’s only taste came in 2011, when Burnaby Lake won its first Ceili’s Cup in the elite Div. 1 final. “We got here not with 15 men, but with four teams of men and two teams of women. Our club is strong and right now, it is a defining moment,” he said. “It could fulfill a legacy and

define this club going forward. Big things are happening. We’re going to go through that door, and no one’s going to stop us.” Burnaby Lake is scheduled to play James Bay in the Canadian Direct Insurance premier league final at 4 p.m. The Div. 1 final is set for 2 p.m., while the premier women’s final will kick things off at noon.

Delta shooters outsmart ’Bellie juniors BY TOM BERRIDGE SPORTS EDITOR tberridge@royalcityrecord.com

Everything was seemingly going to plan and then something happened in New Westminster’s 13-9 loss to the Delta Islanders on Tuesday. The junior A Salmonbellies were leading 6-3 and appeared to have momentum midway through the second period, when Delta’s Eli McLaughlin woke his team up with the first of his three goals. “I felt the game was slipping away. We needed to get one back,” said McLaughlin, who led all scorers with a seven-point night. “We’re a good shooting team and when we get our looks, we bury them.” No kidding. The Islanders responded, outscoring the host

Salmonbellies 5-1 to finish the period leading 8-7. The Islanders were helped out by three consecutive unsportsmanlike whistled their way in the final 10 minutes of the middle period. Evan Messenger and Tyler Nett, with his second of three goals, made the ’Bellies pay on the penalty kill. McLaughlin opened the final frame with his hat trick goal on the short man. Delta closed out the period, outshooting New West 24-11 and outscoring its hosts 5-2. “We played dumb. We can’t take (penalties) at that time of the game. They got momentum,” said New Westminster head coach Dan Perreault. “Definitely, we’ll be cleaning that up.” With senior Luke Gillespie not

dressed and rookie Josh Byrne, out with an injury after the first period, New West appeared to lose a step or two in the offensive zone. The Islanders had no such problem, scoring 13 goals on just 31 shots on goal, including fiveof-12 in the second and six-of-15 in the final period. Rookie Islander Cody Nass, who currently leads the league with 11 goals and 22 points, also netted seven points, including a pair of power-play markers for the first-place club. Ryland Hood won the goalkeeping battle, stopping 52 shots in the Delta goal. Salmonbellie starter Ross Bowman made 18 stops before giving way to Michael Flintoff midway through the third period.

Jeremy Bosher was the best of the ’Bellies, scoring his first career hat trick in a five-point outing. Quinn Smith contributed four points to the New West scoreline, including a pair of back-to-back goals to open the second period. “I didn’t like our shooting,” said Perreault of New West’s 5931 advantage in shots on goal. “It’s a tryout period and a game like this is good. No one is going undefeated this year. It’s what you do at the end or the year. “But we have to clean up the mistakes and build to the end of the year.” New Westminster is off this weekend before getting back in action at Queen’s Park Arena on Tuesday, May 14 against the Port Coquitllam Saints. Game time is 8 p.m.

The Burnaby South Rebels earned themselves a spot in the B.C. high school senior girls’ provincial soccer championships with a banner win over New Westminster. South defeated the New West Hyacks 2-0 at Burnaby Lake Sports Complex-West in the championship final, earning the No. 1 BurWest district berth in the zone playdowns with North Shore next week. The Rebels will take on upcoming provincial hosts Argyle in the zone final at Lillooet Park on Monday. Kickoff is scheduled for 3 p.m. New Westminster will face North Shore No. 2 at Ambleside-East, also Monday. With Argyle earning an automatic berth to the B.C.s, South has already claimed one of the two zone berths into the provincials. In the BNW banner final, South took an early 1-0 lead over New West on a goal from inside the 18yard box by Amie Morrison that beat the Hyack keeper low to the far post in the opening minute of play. Danielle Naherniak iced the win for South early after the restart, scoring on a high shot that tumbled into the goal off the keeper’s fingers. Moments earlier, German international student Anna Bruckmeir had her hard shot on goal clang off the New West goal post. From then on, it was up to the Rebels’ junior goalkeeper Dayle Wilnechenko to salvage the shutout as New Westminster gained an advantage in possession and opportunities. Hyacks’ forward Navneet Mahal had the best chance to score, firing two shots on goal from close range following a breakaway on goal. Wilnechenko got in front of both, including the ensuiing rebound, while also palming a later shot on goal by Stephanie Cruickshank safely over the crossbar. “I like the pressure. I’m excited to play the next game,” said Wilnechenko.

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PB result for NW thrower

Krista Woodward threw a personal-best 60.15 metres in the women’s javelin to place third overall at the recent Seiko Golden Grand Prix meet in Japan.

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Zone in: The New Westminster Hyacks, in orange, lost 2-0 to Burnaby South in the district girls’ soccer ﬁnal but still advanced to the zone playdowns on Monday.

West United loses battle with familiar soccer foe BY TOM BERRIDGE SPORTS EDITOR tberridge@royalcityrecord.com

Royal City Soccer Club’s Westminster United is hoping that the adage ‘he who laughs last, laughs best,’ applies to them. The 4District under-15 gold league soccer champion was foiled 1-0 by the Killarney All Stars in the Coastal Cup boys’ B final at Minoru Stadium last Sunday. The loss came after a history of head-to-head clashes between the two district clubs. Last year, United won a tiebreaker against the All Stars that decided the regular season champion. Later in the cup playdowns, Killarney responded with a 1-0 win over the New West club. This season, Westminster won the league matchup

by a 2-1 score and went on out of harm’s way. to take first place over the With just 10 minutes runner-up Killarney team. remaining, Killarney “What is interesting is knocked the ball out of the both teams went through keeper’s hands and finall the playdowns with two ished with the go-ahead teams from the goal. same district in It is a lesson the cup final,” that Zacharuk saidWestminster “It’s our time to hopes his team United head will learn from coach Ed win this because in time for Zacharuk of the it’s gone back the Provincial rare feat. Cup finals that In the and forth.” will be held in Coastal final, Prince George ED ZACHARUK Westminster from July 4 to had its chances Westminster Utd coach 8. on every corner “It’s our kick it took but time to win was stymied on each occa- this because (the rivalry) sion by either a near miss, a has gone back and forth,” goalie deflection or, in one Zacharuk said. case, a ball cleared off the This weekend, goal line. Westminster United will Late in the second half, be holding tryouts for next New Westminster’s Markus season’s squad at Queen’s Zacharuk rang a shot off Park-East from 10:30 a.m. the far post that bounced to noon on Saturday.

Douglas safely in second place Douglas College strengthened its hold on second place in the Northwest Community College north region division with a double-header win over fourthplace Everett on Tuesday. The Royals opened with a 10-2 victory, then came back in the late game with four runs on six hits in the seventh inning to rally for a 9-6 win at Everett. Carling Hare recorded the win in Game 2, striking out five batters, while second base Marina De Angelis belted a three-run homer in the fourth inning that gave the visitors a short-lived 5-3 lead. Everett tied the game with two runs in the bottom of the inning and then retook the lead with a one-run fifth. In the top of the seventh, Taryn Uyeno

batted in the game-winning runs with a two-run single. The Douglas rightfielder also scored her second run of the game later in the inning. On the weekend, Douglas split a Saturday doubleheader with league-leading Bellevue, losing 14-2 before handing the Washington State team its first loss of the regular season 5-1 in the late game. Kyla Myre recorded the win, allowing just six runs and striking out three. Hillary Strelau and Iris Chow both scored runs on a game-winning, tworun Emi Nomura double in the opening inning. Douglas is at home to Edmonds at Softball City on Saturday. – tberridge@royalcityrecord.com

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Social Services

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Trades/Technical

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Furniture, Outdoor, China, Tools, Household & MORE!

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CHILDREN 3015

Childcare Available

CREATIVE MINDS LIC’D. 1-5 yrs ECE Teacher, Educational Progs & Preschool. 18th Ave, Burnaby. 10% off 1st 3 mths. 604-525-5778

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Daycare Centres

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Preschools/ Kindergarten

SOMEWHERE TO GROW Montessori, 1320 - 7th Avenue, New Westminster. 604 517-0241 SUMMERHILL MONTESSORI Preschool. 1600 Cliff Ave, Bby 604 294-0240

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Burial Plots

OCEAN VIEW CEMETERY 3 SxS Plots in Linden Section. $13,000 each obo. 604-526-0200

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For Sale Miscellaneous

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best Price, Best Quality. All Shapes & Colors Available. Call 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper

PUDDLE JUMPERS 4304 Parker St, N. Burnaby Call 604 294-4413 PUDDLE SPLASHERS 7231 Frances St, N. Burnaby 604 291-2410 or 778 371-7556 SIR ANDREWS MRT Childcare 2 locations in Burnaby 604 437-6942 or 604 437-6942 ST. MATTHEWS DAYCARE 103-7355 Canada Way, Bby 604 527-1031 THREE BEARS Children’s Ctr 9887 Cameron St, Bby 604 444-3302

3050

Preschools/ Kindergarten

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Metaphysical

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PETS & LIVESTOCK 3505

Boarding

3508

Dogs

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HORSE BOARDING available in Port Coquitlam. Westside Stables. Full/Semi/Self Board. For more information call Sandy 604-941-5434 cel 778-388-5434

3507

MINI TOY POODLE, 6lbs, spade fem. 3 yrs, trained, affectionate/ playful. Call 604-745-3352

Cats

Accounting/ Bookkeeping

TAX RETURNS - BOOKKEEPING Personal - Small Business Current - Delinquent 20 yrs exp. 604-420-1108

5035

HAVE YOU BEEN DENIED Canada Pension Plan Disability Benefits? The Disability Claims Advocacy Clinic can help. Contact Allison Schmidt at: 1-877-793-3222 www.dcac.ca

CATS for ADOPTION Royal City Humane Society. 604-524-6447 www.rchs.bc.ca

SAVE A LIFE. Wonderful rescue dogs from Foreclosed Upon Pets. Spay/neutered, regular vaccinations & rabies, microchipped. $499 adoption fee, avail at your local Petcetera stores.

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5040 PB RAG DOLL kittens, vet ✔ 1st shots, dewormed, health guar., $450 & up Cel # 604-477-9961

★CATS & KITTENS★ FOR ADOPTION ! 604-724-7652

3535

STANDARD Wirehaired Dachshunds Puppies Born April 3 - ready to go in 4 weeks. $800. Call now! 604-8086740. stormygsd@live.ca

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Pet Services

Business Opps/ Franchises

A Great Janitorial Franchise Opportunity

*Annual starting revenue of $12,000-$120,000 *Guaranteed cleaning contracts *Professional training provided *Financing available *Ongoing support *Low down payment required

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS RE: ESTATE OF JULI ELIZABETH ANNE MILETICH, DECEASED formerly of #1807-2289 Yukon Street, Burnaby, BC, V5C 0B2 Creditors and others having claims against the estate of Juli Elizabeth Anne Miletich are herby required to send full particulars of such claim to the Executor, c/o Campbell Froh May & Rice LLP, Barristers and Solicitors, 200-5611 Cooney Road, Richmond, BC, V6X 3J6 on or before the 10th day of June, 2013, after which date the estate’s assets will be distributed, having regard only to claims that have been received. Michael Anthony Miletich Executor

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• NEW LISTING • 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom • New Washer/Dryer • 912 Square Feet • Painted, Clean, New Carpets • New Countertops • 1 Storage

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AUCTION CALENDAR HUGE ANTIQUE AUCTION WEDNESDAY, MAY 15TH

Please Note: AUCTION STARTING EARLY @ 1:00 PM

Condos/ Townhouses

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6008-30

26 DAZZLING

TOWN HOMES Come and see. Daily 11 to 7.

TOP FLR 762sf 1br condo, in-ste laundry, 45+ building Mt. Baker view $85,000. 778-822-7387 see uSELLaHOME.com id5553

6008-04

Burnaby

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Condos/ Townhouses

6008-18

Open to the General Public – Everyone is Welcome!

NOTE: Furniture Auctions Held Every Wednesday @ 6:00 PM & Restaurant /Food Equipment Auctions Held Monthly

6008-14

Maple Ridge/ Pitt Mead.

QUEENS AVE New West, 980 sq ft, 2 bdr, 2bth, 5th flr corner condo with 180 degree view. Nicely kept & recently updated. See PropertyGuys.com id 76804 or call 604-862-3805

2720 No. 5 Road, Richmond, B.C.

604-244-9350

$739,900 YORKSTON South area Langley, 1 yr old, 3865 sq ft Cstm design 7 bdrm + 5 bthrm + Legal 2 Bdrm Suite. Call 778-298-8108. See Propertyguys.com ID: 76108

CAMPBELL VALLEY Park 5 acres, exec.,estate home 6162 sq ft, 8 bd, 5.5 bths, carriage-house garage, 2 suites, barn, boardfenced $1,498K. 604-880-0462 PropertyGuys.com ID:76465

FORT LANGLEY 2300sf 5br w/suite above 3 additional rental units $965K 604-882-6788 see uSELLaHOME.com id5533

SMALL PEACEFUL farm set up for horses right beside South Langley riding trail. Bright & comfortable older 2 bd home, f/p, barn, riding rings, pastures. $849,900. Call 604-323-4788 See Propertyguys.com ID: 76788

6008-28

Richmond

7BDRM/3BTH 5187 Marine Dr, Burnaby. For Sale by Owner uSELLaHOME.com, ID# 5669. Tel: 604-722-7977. Mortgage Helper. $695,000.

6020

6008-30

Surrey

6008-42

S. Surrey/ White Rock

6020-34

Surrey

Houses - Sale

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Real Estate

At WE BUY HOMES We CASH YOU OUT FAST! We Also Take Over Your Payments Until Your Home is Sold. No Fees! No Risk! Call us First! (604)- 626-9647 www.webuyhomesbc.com

6020-06 NEWTON 723SF 1br ground level w/private entry, insuite laundry $139,900 604-984-8891 see uSELLaHOME.com id5546

SOUTH LANGLEY Immaculate 1042 Sq Ft 2 bdrm mobile home, 55 yrs+ park, RV parking, low pad rental $87,900. 604-514-5059 PropertyGuys.com ID 76059

WALNUT GROVE, desirable location, elegent 3 stry, 3372 sq ft, 6 bdrms, 4 baths, $718,900. Call 604-250-6978. See PropertyGuys.com id:76978

TOP FLOOR quiet side of bldg 650sf 1br+den condo nr Hosp, & Sky train $244K 778-241-4101 see uSELLaHOME.com id5580

Chilliwack

AGASSIZ NEW 2350sf 3br 2.5 Bath, high end finishing, huge master $349,000 604-729-0186 see uSELLaHOME.com id5603

18983-72A AVE Surrey, 1321 sq ft 2 brdm, 2 bath t/h in well managed complex, extensive upgrades, $314,000. Call 778-571-1544 See PropertyGuys.com ID: 76544

FLEETWOOD RENO’D 2140sf 4br 3ba, large 7100sf lot, bsmt suite $539,000. 604-727-9240 see uSELLaHOME.com id5617

GUILDFORD 1900SF 3br 2ba w/basement suite on huge 8640 sf lot, $479,000 604-613-1553 see uSELLaHOME.com id5608

SRY: 10866-160A St. Open Sat 2-4pm. 4 BR, 2400sf, cds, $623k Royal Pacific Rlty, Elvira Hall www.elvirahall.com 604-783-9632

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Langley/ Aldergrove

3 BD 2 bth newly reno’d home, 5.6 acres, 1200 sq ft shop, $635,000. Ph 604-820-1928 PropertyGuys.com id#81322

STEVESTON VERY large 1284 sf 2br 2ba top fl condo amazing mtn views, $455K 604-275-7986 see uSELLaHOME.com id5376

MOSAIC BUILDING by BOSA #707- 2138 Madison Avenue, Burnaby, BC. $459,000 2 bedrooms & 2 full baths, features large kitchen with island, that lead into a spacious dining and living area. Gas burning fireplace & unobstructed southeast facing views off a large patio. Close to upcoming Whole Foods, shopping, coffee, schools and transit: Brentwood Town Centre & Gilmore Station. Macdonald Realty Ltd. direct 604.839.3231 mchow@macrealty.com www.melaniechow.ca

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For Sale by Owner

6015

New Westminster

BBY; CENTRAL PARK, MUST SELL 2 BR condo, 880sf, new reno’d, Will accept any reasonable offer. Owner 604-432-7730

• Antiques & Collectibles • Gold & Sterling Jewellery • Victorian & Edwardian Furnishings • Oriental Carvings & Ivory • Pair Oriental Ironwood Carvings • Sterling Silver Flatware & More • Dinner Sets • Royal Doulton, Dresden & Hummel Figurines • Crystal, China & Porcelain • Bronzed Figures & Statues • Murano Glassware & Lighting • Wall & Mantle Clocks • Moorcroft Pottery • Several Persian Carpets • Vintage Lighting • Artwork (Oil Paintings, Watercolours & Limited Edition Prints) • Contents Of Several Estates & Much, Much More…

CULTUS LK gardener’s dream 1160 sf 2 br 1.5 ba rancher, a/c 55+ complex $63K 604-858-9301 see uSELLaHOME.com id5400

14905 60th ave. Surrey, B.C.

Antiques, Collectibles, Estates & Jewellery Viewing Times: Tuesday, May 14th; 9:00 am - 7:00 pm Wednesday, May 15th; 9:00 am ’Til Auction Time

Chilliwack

Surrey

Abbotsford

IMMACULATE TOP fl 963sf 2 br condo, insuite laundry, +55 building, $121,500 604-309-3947 see uSELLaHOME.com id5565

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Personal Real Estate Corporation

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Houses - Sale

PETS & RENTALS ALLOWED! $300,000

H a ns a t G lo b al 60 4 . 5 97 . 7 1 77

604.434.7744 • info@coverallbc.com

LUXURY PET HOTEL @ YVR New customer special $27/ night restriction apply www.jetpetresort.com

6020

Burnaby

OPEN SUNDAY, 2-4PM • GREENTREE VILLAGE 4228 GARDEN GROVE, BURNABY • MLS# V999688

Contact Coverall of BC A Respected Worldwide Leader in Franchised Ofﬁce Cleaning!

Livestock/ Poultry

LAYING BROWN HENS Tame. Laying well. $8.00 each. Cloverdale ★ 604-541-0007

6008-04

Financial Services

5505 BENGAL KITTENS, vet ✔ 1st shots dewormed, sweet natured, $700. Mission 1-604-814-1235

Business Services

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REAL ESTATE

IMMACULATE 2446SF 4br 4ba t/h. Incredible view, huge master br $405,000, 604-466-3175 see uSELLaHOME.com id5226

PARTIAL OCEAN view, 920sf 2br+den 2ba quiet condo, kids, pets ok. $309,000 778-294-2275 see uSELLaHOME.com id5575

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Lots & Acreage

Okanagan/ Interior

Lots & Acreage

SURREY LOT 27, 4615sf NEW RF12 building lot, back slope, on greenbelt $390Kea 778-895-8620 see uSELLaHOME.com id5637

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Mobile Homes

ESTATE SALE 5253 sf view lot in New West. Must be sold offers to $525k. Ed Unrau , Green Acres Rlty. (604) 872-8586, 807-0716

3418 Blueberry Drive, Whistler, BC. Bare Land approx 13,500 sq ft. Panoramic views from Whistler to Mt. Currie. - $1,747,000 - email: lsjoyce@tml1.com

MERRITT HERITAGE style 3070 sf 4br 5ba on 9.9ac lot detached shop, view $895K 250-378-8857 see uSELLaHOME.com id5592

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GUILDFORD MAGNIFICENT 4952sf 10br 6.5ba back on creek, main floor master br, $729K 604-581-5541 see: uSELLaHOME.com id5506

Apt/Condos

1 BR’s $900-$950 2 BR’s $1150-$1300 Cameron St, Bby, great location! Lougheed mall, Rec center, schools & transit. Available Now 604-420-8715, 604-221-7720 604-420-6507 www.lougheedproperties.com

402 ($1600) & 2302 ($1650) 6521 Bonsor Ave, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 1277sf, lease, no pet, no smoking, Avail June 1, Call Eric (604)723-7368 (Royal Pacific Realty) BBY, Lougheed Mall. Bachelor, $725. Avail Now. Incl heat & hot water. u/g prkg avail, ns/np, newly reno’d, 604-779-3882

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Recreation Property

CRANBROOK 2060SF 4br 3ba reno’d home w/side suite on 2 lots $239,900 778-887-4530 see uSELLaHOME.com id5304

6065 OWN THE land, Chilliwack, 1092sf, 2bdrm rancher style mobile home, kids OK, $179,900 604-824-7803 see uSELLaHOME.com id5541

Apartments & Condos

1BDRM/1BTH FOR MAY 15th! Near Queen’s Pk, C.G. Pool, transit. Quiet/private. Immac. condition. NON SMOKING. Refs required. No Pets $800 Monthly Call: (604) 521-3485 700 PARK CRESCENT New Westminster, 1 & 2 BEDROOM $925 & $1300. Adult friendly building. visual intercom, gated parking. Near shops & bus. Includes hotwater & storage. Sorry No Pets!! Call 604-522-3391

6508

Apt/Condos

BBY • GOV’T & LOUGHEED. 2 BR Garden Apt, fireplace, W/D Hookup, Sec prkg & entry. Extra prkg. Onsite Manager. By skytrn. Lease. $1000. Avail now. NS/NP. 604-585-8500 or 604-420-1982 BBY S. 1 BR $746 - $760, 6187 Kingsway, cat ok, hw flrs, ug prkg, WiFi, Jun 1, 604-818-1129 COQ HOWIE Ave, 1 BR, Includes heat. Avail immediately. PETs welcome. ★ Call 604-626-6501

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COQ Austin & Blue Mnt. 1 BR start $720, 2 BR $820. Bldg laundry. By transit. 604-518-8935

Suites Available

Close to trans, Highgate Mall & shopping. Rent incls heat & h/w. Refs req’d. Reno’d stes. Ana 778-859-0798 or Bayside Property Office 604-432-7774

815 - 5th Ave, New West 1 BR & 2 BR Apartments. Includes heat, h/w & cable. U/grnd prkg avail. No pets. Call 604-521-2866

555 Cottonwood Ave, Coq

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

office: 604- 936-1225

545 Rochester Ave, Coq

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

AMBER (W)

401 Westview St, Coq

1010 6th Ave, New West Suites Available. Beautiful atrium with fountain. By shops, college & transit. Pets negotiable. Ref required.

CALL 604 715-7764 BAYSIDE PROPERTY SERVICES

JUNIPER COURT 415 Westview St, Coq

Move In Bonus 810 ST. ANDREWS ST. 315 AGNES ST. NEW WESTMINSTER

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

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

office: 604-939-2136 cell: 604-727-5178

office: 604-939-8905

1 Bdrm from $820

ARBOUR GREENE

Spacious suites, Sky train nearby, close to shopping and parks.

RENTALS 604-521-7259

rentals@capreit.net www.caprent.com

1021 HOWAY ST. 1116 HAMILTON ST. NEW WESTMINSTER 1 bdrm from $850 2 bdrm from $1056 Spacious suites, Skytrain nearby, close to shopping and parks.

RENTALS 604-521-8831

rentals@capreit.net www.caprent.com

552 Dansey Ave, Coq Extra Large 2 Bedrooms. Close to Lougheed Mall and S.F.U.

office: cell:

604-939-4903 778- 229-1358

BURQUITLAM APTS

561 Cottonwood Ave, Coq

Bachelor, 1 BR & 2 BR Includes heat, hot water, underground parking, close to bus stop, school, SFU, Lougheed Mall. No Pets.

Office 604-773-6467

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

Cell: 604-813-8789

6508

Apt/Condos

NEW WEST - LARGE 1 BR centrally located, completely reno’d, quiet Adult bldg, cert crime free multi housing bldg, refs & credit check req’d, N/s, $825 incls heat, h/w, cbl, u/g prkg, lndry on site. Please call 604-522-7196

BBY HIGHGATE Bright bachelor. N/s, n/p, no w/d. $550 incl hydro/ cable. Av Jun 1. 604-522-6773

NEW WEST very lge quiet 1BR apt, h/w flrs, nr shops/bus, ns, np. $850. Now/Jun 1. 604-524-4775 PORT COQUITLAM 2 BR APT, $815, quiet complex, no pets. Call 604-464-0034

Large units. Close to Golden Ears Bridge. Great River view!

6508

Apt/Condos

Suites/Partial Houses

BBY HEIGHTS. New 2 BR bright ste, hrdwood, NS/NP. $1150 incls hydro, net. 5 mins/skytrain, SFU/ Metrotown bus. 604-420-2534

ROYAL CRESCENT ESTATES

OCEAN FRONT boat access only 2 yr old 1600sf 3br 2.5ba 30min from W Van $799K 778-998-9141 see uSELLaHOME.com id5424

6602

NEW WEST. 1 BR Reno’d. New Appls, Flooring, Fixtures, Paint. Prof. mgmt. From $790. Call (604) 724-8353.

22588 Royal Crescent Ave, Maple Ridge

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

S. BBY- Highgate Area 6880 Balmoral St. 1 BR from $880/month 2 BR $1100/month Close to skytrain, incls heat & h/w. Newly reno’d large suites with balonies. Call Dan 604-728-2086

BBY N 2 BR suite $850, share w/d & utils, some view, n/p.121 North Warwick. 604 299-0403 BBY nr Brentwood/Skytrn, new 1 BR g/l, suits 1, N/s, N/p, avl now. $800/mo incls utils. 604-294-5435 COQ. 1 BR, sh’d W/D, patio, pool, on greenbelt. No pets. $750/mo incl hydro/cable. 604-939-4535 COQ. $725/MO. 1 BD, 4 appls, stove, frig, washer, dryer. Close to all amens, avail June 1st, incls utils. NO PETS. 604-454-4540 COQ CENTRE, Bright 2 BR, sh’d W/D, $850 + shd utls. NS/NP. Jun 1. Near transit. 604-218-8164

1BDRM/1BTH Bsmt. SUITE For Rent In Burnaby Ideal for students. Renovated, close to Joyce Skytrain, Bus, Metrotown. Walking distance to BCIT. Includes utilities/internet. No Smoking. No Pets $700 Monthly Call: (604) 434-0317

8010

Alarm/Security

Close to Transportation, Schools & S.F.U.

office: cell:

604-937-7343 778-863-9980

Marine View Manor

1218 5th Avenue, New West 1 BR from $900. Nice views! Extra lrg stes, renov’d with new paint, hardwd or laminate flrs. Rent incl heat & h/w, cls to skytrain. Sm pets considered.

Call Danny 604 728-2086

(incl. heat, h/w, parking) Indoor pool, near Lougheed Mall, SFU, public transit, schools

1-888-495-7106

whitgift@concertproperties.com

BONSOR APTS

Bayside Property Services Office: 604-432-7774

VILLA MARGARETA 320-9th St, New West

Suites Available. All Suites Have Balconies. Undergrd Parking Available. Refs Required. Small Pet Ok.

CALL 604 715-7764

Bayside Properties Services

SKYLINE TOWERS 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

Apt/Condos

Brentlawn Towers

1985 Woodway Place & 5051 Lougheed Highway Spacious suites with large windows and open balconies 1 Bedroom + Den from $1220 2 Bedroom from $1205 Heat/HW Incl., Outdoor Pool Near SkyTrain No Pets

Call 604.293.2239 www.austeville.com

ALARM 604-463-7919 Systems Ltd.

8015

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

Contact Alex 604-999-9978

New Westminster

739 PRINCESS ST

Spectacular, large 2 BR Condo. Absolutely stunning 270 degree views. 2 bathrooms, 2 parking and great adult oriented building. Available now or June 1. $1795. No pets, non- smokers. Lease and perfect references a must. Al Dodimead ACD Realty 604 521-0311 View this & other properties @ www.acdrealty.com

New Westminster 1 Br. Apt., $800/mo., Large Balcony, Updated, Near Transit & Amens. Small Pet Available OK.

1st of month

St Andrews Street Call 604.202.2420

6540

Houses - Rent

BBY S, 3 BR w/bsmt, 5 appls, 2 bth, $2100. Avail NOW. NS/NP. 604-539-1959 or 604-612-1960 S. SRY, fully reno’d 4 BR, 4 bath, top line appls, walking dist to all schls, Rec ctr, shopping, nr bus, avl now, $2500/mo. 604-444-3121

6602

Suites/Partial Houses

BBY EAST 2 BR, nr Highgate mall & skytrain, $1000 incls utils, no w/d, Now. n/s, n/p, 604-767-6968

Suites/Partial Houses

COQ, Maillardville 3 BR g/l, near bus & all amens, avail now, $1,080/mo incl h/w. 604 728-2178 NEW WEST 1 BR suite , w/d, lam flrs, 1 pkng, sm pet ok, n/s. $900 inc util. 604-352-2453, 777-1767 POCO. BRIGHT 1 BR, full bath, gas f/p. Ns/np, w/d. $675/mo + 35% utils. May 1. 604-931-0675

6605

Townhouses Rent

COQ 1BR $760 & 2 BR $995 apts, quiet complex, incls hot water, laundry facils, free parking, nr amens, No pets. 778-323-4317 NEW WEST 3 BR, River view, avail July 1. $1332. For details www.queens-ave-coop.ca

RIVERS INLET Townhouses

(Coquitlam Centre area)

2 BR & 3 BR Townhouse

2 levels, 5 appls, decorative fireplace, carport. Sorry no pets. Great Location! We also have apartments Bachelor, 1 BR & 2 BR call for availability.

604-942-2012

coquitlampropertyrentals.ca

8073

Drainage

RNC DRAINAGE

550 Cottonwood Ave., Coq.

1 BR $775, 2 BR $950 3 BR $1,150

6602

HOME SERVICES

WHITGIFT GARDENS

1300 King Albert, Coq

GARDEN VILLA

AMBER ROCHESTOR

LOT & Trailer. This little gem is located 120 miles from Van, pool - C.H, hiking, fishing, history of C a r e t a k e r, maint $775/yr, $30,000 obo. Lot 33 - 30860 Trans Canada Hwy Yale BC. Ph 1-604-792-6764

KING ALBERT COURT

CARM-ELLE APARTMENTS

6508

NEW WEST NR RCH/Skytrain, 1 BR apt, $795 & bachelor $605. Incls heat/u/g parking, no pets, quiet complex, 604-299-8288 email: cedarsunset@shaw.ca

Recreation Property

COTTONWOOD PLAZA

BALMORAL STREET

HATZIC LAKE Swans Point, 1 hr from Vanc incl lot & 5th wheel ski, fish, $134,500. 604-209-8650 see uSELLaHOME.com id5491

Out Of Town Property

RENTALS 6508

6065

Surrey LANGLEY NR town fully reno’d 2474sf home on 5ac ppty, bsmt suite $1,150,000 604-825-3966 see uSELLaHOME.com id5582

6030

6040

RENTALS

Appliance Repairs

SERVICE & PARTS. Licenced & Insured. Washers, Dryers, Stove, Fridge, Dishwashers. 604-346-8925

8030

Carpentry

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

8055

Cleaning

−Augering −Water & Sewer line repair & replacement −Sumps −Drain Tile −Concrete Work −Foundation, −Excavation −Retaing Walls −Site restored Call Ron 778-227-7316 or 604-568-3791

# 1 YARD DRAINAGE, STONE WORK & HOUSE DEMOLITION

By hand, Paving, landscaping, stump / rock / cement / oil tank & dirt removal, paver stones, Jackhammer, Water / sewer line / sumps. Slinger avail. 24 hrs Call 341-4446 or 254-6865

8075

Drywall

DRYWALL Reliable Work ★ Res & Comm ★ 35 Yrs Exp.

Mike 604-789-5268

VINCE’S MAGIC Drywalling & textured ceiling repairs. Complete drywall & taping. 604-307-2295

8080

Electrical

ALL YOUR electrical & reno needs. Lic’d electrician #37940. Insured, bonded & WCB. Free est Reasonable rates 604-842-5276 *HOUSE & HOME Cleaning* We are Licensed, Bonded & Insured. Call 604- 700 -9218 A QUALITY CLEANING exp res /comm. low rate’s senior’s disc 778.239.9609 or 778.998.9127

Exp’d ★ CLEANING ★ Ladies Home, Apts, Offices, $20hr. Refs. 604-537-8375 or 604-568-6697 Honest, Reliable Cleaning Lady will make your home sparkle! $23/hour. ★ Call 604-436-1362 ★

8060

Concrete

PIATTELLI CONCRETE

★ Specialist in Removal ★ Replacement ★ Forming ★ Exposed Aggregate ★ Sidewalks ★ Driveways ★ Patios & Stamp Concrete Over 45 Years Experience Free Est., Seniors Disc. Thomas 604-897-5071

DALL’ANTONIA CONCRETE

❏ All Jobs BIG & small ❏ Concrete Removal ❏ Seniors discount. Friendly, Family Business, 40+ years experience!

604-240-3408

AKAL CONCRETE. Renos, driveways, stairs, floors, forming, landscaping. 778-881-0961

D & W ELECTRICAL Comm/Res/Ind. All electrical. Lic & Bonded. WCB. 778-862-0098

Electrical Installations; Renos and Repairs. Member of BBB. www.nrgelectric.ca 604-520-9922 Electrical • Power • Lighting New or Renovations. Insured. Lic #18870 • 604-728-4336 LIC. ELECTRICIAN #37309 Commercial & residential renos & small jobs. 778-322-0934. YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 service call. Insured. Lic # 89402. Fast same day service guar’d. We love small jobs! 604-568-1899

8087

Excavating

# 1 YARD DRAINAGE, STONE WORK & HOUSE DEMOLITION

By hand, Paving, landscaping, stump / rock / cement / oil tank & dirt removal, paver stones, Jackhammer, Water / sewer line / sumps. Slinger avail. 24 hrs Call 341-4446 or 254-6865

Home Services

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HOME SERVICES 8090

Fencing/Gates

West Coast Cedar Installations New, repaired or rebuilt ★ Fences & Decks ★ 604-435-5755 or 604-788-6458

8105

Flooring/ Refinishing

Hardwood Floor Refinishing Repairs & Staining Installation Free Estimates

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

HENRY’S

HARDWOOD FLOOR SERVICES 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 Golden Hardwood & Laminate & Tiles. Prof install, refinishing, sanding & repairs. 778-858-7263 INSTALLATION REFINISHING, Sanding. Free est, great prices. Satisfaction guar. 604-518-7508

8125

Handyperson

HANDYMAN Int & Ext repairs & reno’s. Carpentry, Kitch & Bath, Plumbing. Walter 604-790-0842

8140

Heating

Actual Plumbing & Heating, Boilers, Furnaces, Tankless, Hotwater tanks, 24/7, Seniors Disc, Lic., BBB, 604-874-4808 Installation, Repairs and Maintenance. Serving Lower Mainland since 1980. 604-218-8572

8155

No More HST! BOOK NOW! • Gutter Installation, Cleaning & Repairs • Rooﬁng & Roof Repairs • Moss Control, Removal & Prevention 25 year Warranteed Leaf & Needle Guard

WCB – Fully Insured 100% Money Back Guarantee

604-340-7189 ACCREDITED BUSINESS

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

Handyperson

HANDY ANDY Handyman services. Odd Jobs. (WHATEVER). 604-715-9011 HANDYMAN - framing, decks, tiles, re-roof. Total additions & basements. Ken 604-500-2426

8160

Lawn & Garden

WILDWOOD LANDSCAPING Hedge Trimmimg & Tree Pruning & Hedge Removal Spring Clean Up Lawn Restoration. Planter Box, Garden Installation. Comm/Strata/Res Free Estimates. 604-893-5745 604-723-2468; Tran the Gardener. Lawns, aeration, power raking, cutting, trimming, cleanups. 604-723-2468

A Gardener & A Gentleman Lawn, Garden, Tree svcs. Pruning, Yard Clean-up, Junk. 319-5302

www.constructivelandscaping.com

Greenworx Redevelopment Inc. Hedges, pavers, ponds & walls, returfing, demos, drainage, jackhammering. Old pools filled in, decks, concrete 604.782.4322

8160

A & W Landscape • Tree & Hedge, Clean-up, Power Wash, Seniors Disc. Al @ 604-783-3142

S Johnson Garden & Lawn Care services. BCLNA member. Please call 604 753 9529. HON’S Garden Services •Lawn Cuts •Trim •Weed •Free Est •Spring Cleanup ★ 604-317-5328

Free Est. 604-779-6978

www.alljobslandscaping.com

GARDEN GROOMER Garden Maintenance Lawn Care

• Lawn Cutting • Power Raking • Rototiling & Pruning • Hedge Trimming • Power Washing • Open to odd jobs Free Est, Established Since 1997 Licensed Business, Business, reasonable reasonable rates

CLIFF 604.931.0825 GARDENING SERVICE

Many years exp ★ Free Est ★ ★ Lawn cuts ★ Garden maintainance. ★ Tree topping & trimming ★ Power raking, aeration.

Call Mr. Van 604-726-9741

Park’s Landscaping

Gardening Services Lawn Maintenance Landscape Design Residential & Commercial William KIM • 28 years exp.

604-518-3571

Planning on RENOVATING?

8175

Masonry

Constructive Landscaping Stonework.paving stones, Cedar decks/fences, Pergola’s, 30 yrs exp. Call Danny 604-250-7824

www.constructivelandscaping.com

8185

Moving & Storage

AFFORDABLE MOVING

Exterior • Interior Residential • Comm. • Strata WCB Insured • BBB

604-681-0222

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

Insured/WCB

778-997-9582

Many Years Experience Fully Insured Top Quality, Quick Work Free Estimate

604-724-3832

FAIRWAY PAINTING

Fully Insured 20 yrs. exp. • Free Est. Call 604INTERIOR & EXTERIOR SPECIALS 10% OFF

7291234

Magic Star Painting

Spring Specials $ 3 ROOMS 299 (Walls Only)

Top Quality Quick Work Free Estimates

Call Now: 780-6510

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

8225

Power Washing

PRESSURE WASHING, SIDING, gutters, tile, roof, treat moss. Gill, 604-897-4204, 604-599-4204

8240

TOTAL HOME A RENOVATIONS Since 1983

FROM DESIGN TO FINISH Complete Renos & Additions, incl.: Kitchen & Bath Improvements • Roofing • Sundecks • Door & Window Replacements

Bill 604-298-1222 www.chrisdalehomes.com

www.RenoRite.com

Save Your Dollars

✓ RenoRite 604 451 0225

Bath Kitchen Suites & More A-1 CABINETS, suites, granite, bathrooms, c-top, tiles, flooring, paint, blinds. Bob 604-366-7042 A1 CONTRACTING. Bsmt, bath, kitchen cabinets, tiling, painting & decks. Dhillon, 604-782-1936 ALLQUEST PAINTING Quality Work You Can Trust! 778 997-9582

45 We accept Visa, Mastercard & Interac

DJ PAINTING, Int/Ext. Com/Res. Drywall repair. Free ests. Cell: 604-417-5917, 604-258-7300

CONCRETE FORMING & framing crew specialist available 604-218-3064

1, 3, 5, 7 or 10 Ton $ From Licenced & Insured Local & Long Distance

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

FREE ESTIMATES Seniors Discount

604-537-4140 www.affordablemoversbc.com

B&Y MOVING

MILANO PAINTING & RENOS Int/Ext. Free Est. Written Guar. Prof & Insured. 604 551-6510

Experienced Movers ~ 2 Men $55 ~

Over 10 yrs. Exp. • Licenced & Insured • Professional Piano Movers

604-708-8850

TCP MOVING 1 to 3 men from $40

• Licensed & Insured. • Local & storage. • Ca & US long distance.

604-505-1386 604-505-9166 ABBA MOVERS bsmt clean 1-4 ton Lic, ins’d from $35/hr, 2 men $45/hr, 24/7, 26 yrs 604-506-7576 ABE MOVING & Delivery and Rubbish Removal $35/HR per Person • 24/7 604-999-6020

SAVE 20% when you Book NOW Interior / Exterior Specialist. Free Est. Marc ★ 778-867-0179

8205

Paving/Seal Coating

Garage Apron / Speed Bump / Pot Hole Commercial & Residential

604-618-2949

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

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

8220

WESTMOR Local & long distance Call 604-720-0931 bc.moving@gmail.com

Plumbing Ltd

Res - Com Professional Service FLAT RATE 7 DAYS/WK

604-551-8531 Honest Service Lic - Ins - Bonded

Low Budget Moving.com

★ 604-652-1660 ★

8193

Oil Tank Removal

STORMWORKS OIL Tank Removal. Certified, Insured, Reasonable Rates. A+ BBB. 604-724-3670

Actual Plumbing & Heating, Boilers, Furnaces, Tankless, Hotwater tanks, 24/7, Seniors Disc. Lic. BBB, 604-874-4808

A-1 Contracting & Roofing ReRoofing & Repair. WCB. 25% Discount. Jag, 778-892-1530

Roofing

AT YOUR HOME ROOFING SERVICES

No More HST! BOOK NOW! • Rooﬁng & Roof Repairs • Duroid, Cedar, Torch-on • Moss Control, Removal & Prevention • Gutter Installation, Cleaning & Repairs

WCB – Fully Insured 100% Money Back Guarantee

604-340-7189 ACCREDITED BUSINESS

AFFORDABLE QUALITY ROOFING LTD.

Trusted since 1986! A+ Rating - BBB Residential/Commercial 25 Years workmanship warranty Call for FREE ESTIMATE & SPRING PROMOTION

604-984-9004 604-984-6560

DELUXE Quality work by Qualiﬁed Rooﬁng Professionals. Free Estimates 24 Hour Repairs Gutters Skylights Cedar - Duriod - Torch-On Systems

All work Guaranteed!

Family owned & operated since 1989

(604) 299-8131

Domestic

2011 Hyundai Sonata Limited Affordable Luxury 35,600 kms. 2.4L GDI DOHC. $19,999. Email: sjscot@shaw.ca (604) 794-3428.

9145

Scrap Car Removal

AFFORDABLE QUALITY ROOFING All types. BBB, insured, references. www.affordablequalityroofing.com 604-984-6560

NO WHEELS, NO PROBLEM

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

8255

Rubbish Removal

604-RUBBISH 782-2474

* We Remove & Recycle Anything*

Free Est’s • Large or Small Jobs

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

Bulldog Disposal Co Home & Yard Clean Ups Residential/Commercial No Job Too Small Free Estimates- 7 Days/Wk Call Tony 604-834-2597 www.bulldogdisposal.ca

Student Works

Disposal & Recycling Trips start at

$49

FREE

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL No Wheels, No Problem

CASH FOR ALL COMPLETE CARS OPEN 24 HRS. INCLUDING HOLIDAYS

MIKE: 604-872-0109 #1 FREE Scrap Vehicle Removal Ask about $500 Credit!!! $$ PAID for Some 604.683.2200 AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash paid for full sized vehicles. 604-518-3673

THE SCRAPPER SCRAP CAR & TRUCK REMOVAL

CASH FOR ALL VEHICLES

604-790-3900 OUR SERVIC 2H

9155

Sport Utilities/ 4x4’s/Trucks

B i n s f ro m 5 - 3 0 y a rd s a v a i l .

John 778-288-8009

10% OFF with this ad w w w.student worksdisposal.com

BEN’S RUBBISH REMOVAL

Metal Pick up + Rubbish Removal

8250

9125

A EASTWEST Roofing & Siding Reroofing, Gutter, BBB Member, 10% disc, Seniors Disc, 604-783-6437

High United Construction New build, renos, drywall, tile, stucco, plumbing, patio cover. Big/small. Randy 604-250-1385

A+

10% Off with this Ad! For all your plumbing, heating & reno needs. Lic Gas Fitter, Aman. 778-895-2005

10% DISCOUNT. MG Roofing & Siding. WCB. Re-Roofing, New Roof, Gutters. 604-812-9721

Yard clean up + hedge trimming. Bby/NW areas. 778-859-8760

atyourhomeservicesgroup.ca

Plumbing

Roofing

FAIRWAY PAINTING 604 729-1234

ASPHALT PAVING Driveway, Walkway & Parking Lot

8250

Renovations & Home Improvement

BEST PAINTING. Repair drywall. Repaint Specialist. Interior/Ext. Free estimates. 604-724-9953

EXP PROF movers fully equip, piano specialist. Evening moves available. George 778-875-8202

To advertise your Home Service Business call Classiﬁeds 604-444-3000

Plumbing

1 to 3 Men

AMI MOVING ★ 5 ton cube. Starting at $49/hour. Local & long distances. 24/7 ★ 604-617-8620

Check out the specialists in our Home Service Directory of the Classiﬁeds and get started on your project today!

8220

CRESCENT PLUMBING Heating & Drainage. Res, plugged drains, renos, hot water tanks, furnace, boiler. 24/7. 778-862-0560

Interior/Exterior Specialist

Lawn & Garden

Residential & Commercial Landscape Maintenance • Lawn Mowing • Gardening • Power Rake • Hedge Trim • Tree Pruning • Lawn Repairs • Yard Clean-up Garden Designing & Installation.

Painting/ Wallpaper

D&M PAINTING

CONSTRUCTIVE LANDSCAPING

★ Cedar fencing/decks ★ Stonework paving stones ★ Pergola’s ★ 30 Yrs Exp Call Danny 604-250-7824

8195

Quality Work You Can Trust!

Landscaping

Gutters

AT YOUR HOME GUTTER SERVICES

8130

FREE

604-807-0198

8300

Tiling

PTV TILE INSTALLATIONS Ceramic Tile, Porcelain, Slate, 20 Yrs Exp. Santo 778-235-1772

8315

9160

Sports & Imports

Stucco/Siding/ Exterior

DC STUCCO. 20 years exp. Fast, friendly service. All types of Finishes & Repairs. 604-788-1385

8309

1997 LANDROVER Defender(s) 90, 5 spd diesel, mint, 160,000km, from desert $23,900 1-780-945-7945 604-926-7087 lancebright@hotmail.com

1991 MERCEDES BENZ 300C. Auto, new tires. 111,000 km. Exc cond. $5,100 obo 604-786-6495 1997 TOYOTA Camry LE. 4 drs, 4 cyl, auto, a/c. Well maintained. Aircared. $3700. 604-936-1270

9515

Boats

Tree Services

Pro Tree Services * Quality Tree and Hedge Trimming,

14 ALUMINUM DURABOAT, 25hp evinrude motor, fishing rods, incls trailer, $4500. 604-519-0075

Pruning and Removals * Full range of Landscape Services available * Stump Grinding - Insured & Licensed

Call 604.588.8733 www.ProTreeServices.ca

Tree & Hedge •Trimming •Prune •Planting • Lawns •Full Landscape Services. AL @ 604-783-3142 Wildwood Tree Services, Exp Hedge Trimming and Removal & Tree Pruning. Free Est. 604-893-5745

8335

1989 19’ Bayliner Capri Blue, 2.3 litre IO Fresh water cooled, new windshield/canvas/swim grid, trailer. $8,375. 604-837-7564 Aluminum Boat Wanted, 10, 12 or 14 ft, with or without motor or trailer. Will pay $. 604-319-5720

9522

RV’s/Trailers

Window Cleaning

DIRTY WINDOWS? DIRTY GUTTERS? Black Bear Window Cleaning does windows, gutters & siding. Insured & Guaranteed. Commercial & Residential. Call: 778 892-2327

1979 FORD M/H, 23 ft, cozy, bunk beds, fully equipped, low k, hi way usage, $5,500. 778-737-3890

A32 • Friday, May 10, 2013 • The Record

HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY 100% BC Owned and Operated Prices Effective May 9 to May 15, 2013.

We reserve the right to limit quantities. We reserve the right to correct printing errors.

Grocery Department

Meat Department

Granola King Granola

SAVE

38%

19.99

Organic Lean Ground Beef

Organic Coconut Bliss Frozen Coconut Dessert

gourmet or hazelnut hemp

product of Canada

4.99

37%

Fair Trade Rainbow Rose Bouquets and Belvas Belgian Chocolates

value pack

5.99lb/ 13.21kg

assorted varieties

SAVE

2 kg

Produce Department

473ml

product of USA

19.98

plus applicable taxes

Whole Specialty Frying Chickens Hemp Bliss Organic Hemp Beverages

Made in Nature Dried Fruit Snacks assorted varieties

assorted varieties

2/5.00

SAVE

from

SAVE

946ml product of Canada

37%

2/7.00

30-41%

assorted varieties

SAVE

8.99

340g product of Canada

Deli Department

Perfect For Brunch! Tartine Savoury Tarts – Balsamic Onion Confit and Swiss or Tomato, Feta and Dill

2/5.00

480ml • +deposit +eco fee product of USA

35%

WOW!

PRICING

Patisserie Lebeau Frozen Waffles

Ryvita Crispbread

assorted varieties

SAVE

29%

5.99

34%

assorted varieties

40-45%

33%

2/6.00

25%

283-454g • product of USA

SAVE

2/4.00

37%

285g • product of India

assorted varieties

5.99

4x35g

113g • product of USA

select varieties

2/7.00

350-415g • product of USA

Kikkoman Gluten Free Soy Sauce

3.99

1.00

off regular retail price 90-200g

WOW!

PRICING

20% off regular retail price

Health Care Department Green Beaver Sunscreen assorted sizes

from 11.99 Acidophilus Pearls Products

from 17.99 With 6 unique formulas to choose from, there is a Probiotic Pearls formulation perfectly right for you.Each provides an effective potency of live probiotics guaranteed to the date of expiration stamped on the carton.

1.00

off regular retail price 530g Half Loaf

.50

off regular retail price 260g

Mother’s Day Rice Cookies or Cakes

1.00 off regular

296ml

retail price

product of Japan

Dr. Bronner’s Large Pure-Castile Soap

12.99

944ml

A combination of organic extra virgin coconut, olive, jojoba and hemp oils, together with pure essential oils, creates a unique soap that cleans effectively without being aggressive and produces a velvety-lather that leaves the skin silky-smooth and refreshed. Made with organic oils.

WOW!

Mother’s Day Make A Herb Planter For Your Mom!

PRICING

Choices Floral Shop & Annex 2615 W 16th Ave., Vancouver. Saturday, May 11th, 10:30-11:00am or 1:30-2:30pm.

Look for our

WOW!

Make a herb planter for Mom, all materials included – 4 piece planter, soil, herb plants, gift wrap and card. Cost $15. To register call 604-736-7522 or visit the Floral Shop in person. 2012, 2013 Awards. Your loyalty has helped Choices achieve these awards. Thank you!

.88lb/ 1.94kg

Bulk Department

Organic Multigrain Bread

Rice Bakery

product of Netherlands

Celimix Gluten Free Baking Mixes

Mother’s Day Belgian Chocolate Cupcakes or 4” Mother’s Day Belgian Chocolate or Raspberry Mousse Cakes

product of Canada

Penotti Snack Pack Dippi

2/5.00

regular retail price

WOW!

Organic Fair Trade Bananas from BOS Co-op in Peru

bags or bins

1.00/100g off

PRICING

1.98lb/ 4.37kg

Hit the Trail Organic Trail Mix or Extreme Trail Mix

assorted flavours

227g product of USA

Life Choices Organic Pizza

each • reg 10.49

Bakery Department

4.49

assorted varieties, assorted sizes

assorted varieties

Neal Brothers Organic Cheese Puffs, Twists or Pops

2.79

SAVE

WOW!

8.49

Bothwell Cheese

175-250g product of UK

assorted varieties

from

Tasty Bite Ready To Eat Indian Side Dishes

SAVE

from 2.29

Amy’s Lite & Lean Frozen Meals

Earth Balance Spreads

SAVE

assorted varieties

SAVE

package of 6 product of Canada

Organic Fair Trade Roma Tomatoes from Divine Favor in Mexico PRICING

42- 425g

GT’s Organic Raw Kombucha Beverages

Ethical Bean Organic Fair Trade Coffee

31%

WOW!

PRICING

3.99lb/ 8.80kg

PRICING

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Rice Bakery

South Surrey

2627 W. 16th Ave. Vancouver 604.736.0009

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8683 10th Ave. Burnaby 604.522.0936

Kelowna

Floral Shop

1937 Harvey Ave. Kelowna 250.862.4864

2615 W. 16th Vancouver 603-736-7522