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MORGAN HEIGHTS — The owner of an RV storage facility claims the City of Surrey is putting the squeeze on his business to make room for a road that would run through his backyard. Karsten Roh lives on a triangular lot in South Surrey with a handful of

neighbouring properties, tucked next to Highway 99, and has stored RVs on-site for more than seven years. He said the city wants to realign Croydon Drive – which runs parallel to the highway and diverts onto 156th Street and 28th Avenue – across his property, as part of the area’s land use plan. While he’s not opposed to the planned development, he’s opposed to the

development plan. “They’ve placed a condition on development of this property, namely the developer would have to dedicate the land required for the road and also construct the road,” said Roh. “They expect the developer to do the heavy lifting on it.”

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DELTA — The Corporation of Delta is forming an independent committee to look into the Fraser Surrey Docks coal terminal proposal, despite the fact that the port authority has not acknowledged the committee. In December, Delta council decided not to support Fraser Surrey Docks’ proposal for a new coal terminal on its existing site until an independent committee could be formed to look into concerns. At the time, the municipality asked Port Metro Vancouver to delay considering the proposal until the committee had made its recommendations. Fraser Surrey Docks wants to develop part of its 63-hectare site on the south side of the Fraser River to transfer coal brought in by rail from Wyoming. It would be loaded directly onto barges and towed by tug to Texada Island, where it would be transferred into storage to wait for oceangoing freighters. Opposition to the proposal has been growing across the Lower Mainland. A number of local governments, including Surrey and White Rock, have also spoken out against the proposal. Delta has invited several different local governments and agencies to join the independent interagency committee, including Health Canada, Environment Canada, the provincial ministries of health and environment, Metro Vancouver, Surrey and White Rock. So far, White Rock and Metro Vancouver have formally agreed to join the committee.

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In addition to the road realignment, Roh said the city is dead set on rezoning his residential property to business park light industrial to allow construction of an office building. The triangular lot is right next to the busy highway, and part of it is under hydro lines, which limits the height and width a developer can build. Furthermore, in order to initiate the realignment, Roh said a developer would have to purchase his property and the neighbouring duplexes, totalling 5.11 acres. After dedicating the road and a portion to the hydro right-of-way, the developer would be left with about half of the land. “I think it’s averaging out to about $1.5 million an acre, and 80 per cent of what you just bought is going to be under power lines, and the piece over there that you’re buying right next to the freeway has to be dedicated, so you’ve lost that immediately,” said Roh. “That’s the only piece that doesn’t have power lines over it and it’s gone. “That makes the buildable land very expensive.” According to Roh, it would be more profitable to build something other than offices on his property, but development applications are expensive and developers feel that merely suggesting something other than an office building would be akin to throwing money away. “Just to give it a try, developers are scared to do that. It’s too much of a gamble.” Because of these conditions, Roh said it is extremely difficult to sell his property. His home has been on the market for years, but he said developers won’t touch it. “I’ve lost 100 per cent of commercial and industrial buyers,” he said. “The only guy that you’re going to get here is somebody that’s looking for a trainwreck. “He’s not going to write you a big cheque.

Karsten Roh said the City of Surrey wants to realign Croydon Drive in Morgan Heights, but is counting on a developer to purchase the five-acre triangular lot on which his property sits and pave the road themselves. (Photo: JACOB ZINN) He wants a gift. I might as well just hang onto it then.”

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Roh purchased the land about 20 years ago at a much lower cost than its current market value. If he were to sell it today, he said he’d have to drastically cut his asking price. “When I bought here, there was no talk of the road in ’93. I got blessed with this after having lived here.” He said the restrictions that the city has put on the future development of the land has made RV storage the only financially feasible use for it – and now the city is taking that away. At a land use meeting last year, council voted 7-2 against the renewal of his temporary use permit for RV storage. The city’s bylaw department has given Roh until the end of March to remove the vehicles from his property. “The only reason that this works here is because I bought in 1993,” he said. “You couldn’t buy this property (today) or anything of a comparable value and expect to make any money parking RVs.” Coun. Linda Hepner voted in favour of

renewing the permit, saying it was a suitable use of land while the city reached a better resolution for the property. “I thought he had a piece of property that was actually fulfilling a need in the community,” said Hepner. “I thought it was worth the extension as he went about to try and sell that property.” Coun. Barinder Rasode recognized that there is a need for RV storage in the city, but voted against the renewal, citing the need to put a time limit on temporary use permits. “I have consistently said that we need to maintain the temporary nature of permits,” she said. “By automatically extending them, we’re not getting the best land use that’s intended for the property.” Roh said the location of his storage facility gives locals a nearby place to safely park their vehicles when they don’t have the land to store them themselves. Otherwise, he said the next nearest place to store RVs is at the Surrey/Langley border. “It seems like a perfect interim use, and that’s why Surrey approved it (in 2006). Now they’re just saying, ‘Time’s up,’ even though there’s nothing on the books, there’s no development.”

The city has estimated the cost of the realignment at $1.2 million, though Roh noted that unforeseen expenses could increase that figure. “It’s not just a matter of clearing out the trees and throwing down some gravel and asphalt, there’s a little bit more to it,” he said. Roh acknowledged that the developer would receive money back from the city through development cost charges (DCCs). Jaime Boan, transportation manager for Surrey, said the city would contribute roughly 64 per cent of the estimated cost, primarily through DCCs. “The city will cover the west half of the road, which is the half that essentially fronts Highway 99,” Boan said. “As well, we pay an upsizing component, so what we require of the developers is that they build to a local road standard and then we upsize to a collector road standard. “An individual pays for fronting road costs, but when we’re looking at collector and other special roads or arterials, we collect a development cost charge on a broader area and that money is put towards improvements like this.” Boan said the realignment is to help alleviate increased traffic on 156th Street and 28th Avenue as the area densifies with townhomes and other developments. “It’s a project we’d love to see move forward, but until development occurs, it’s not a project that the city would be undertaking on its own,” he said.

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After more than 20 years on the property, Roh admitted that he’d like to put the whole situation with the city behind him, but he said he’s boxed in a corner. “If I was in control, I could see myself moving from here,” he said, adding that he doesn’t want to store RVs forever. “You’ve got the sound of the freeway in the back, you’ve got power lines in the front, 156th is getting pretty hectic. The quiet enjoyment of living here is gone. “Do I have that option with what the city has bestowed me with here? No.”

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SURREY — Young students will soon have even more opportunity to learn about space and technology thanks to an expanded partnership program between the Surrey school district, Simon Fraser University and the HR MacMillan Space Centre. Called Sticks and Stars, the program is now in its third year and offers at-risk

boys aged 9 to 11 a chance to be engaged with space science, hockey and technology opportunities that some may not have otherwise had. For 2014, the program will include girls and a broader age range. “Sticks and Stars is proving to be a very successful after-school program, developed by our district to provide young, at-risk boys a fun way to be introduced to and absorbed in science-related topics and activities,” said Shawn Wilson, chair of the

same inspiration in young female students. “Engaging with schools in our community to help excite young students about their education is a natural fit for SFU,” said Steve Dooley, executive director of SFU Surrey. “We’re excited to be partners in this program and to see this initiative take off with the new in-classroom component delivered by young, well-trained SFU students, as the outreach grows.”

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ell, that was quick. Marathons are supposed to be tests of endurance, but the Surrey International World Music Marathon never made it to the third race. Check that – the race is not officially dead, but organizers say it will take “a major miracle” for the 2014 edition to take place. Easter is coming, and a bunny pooping chocolate eggs is likely to be the only miracle to occur this year. So the Surrey Marathon is either dead in the water or, at best, placed in a carbonite stasis like a prisoner of Jabba the Hutt – neither of which is a desirable end for what was such a promising event. Full confession here – I liked the Surrey International World Music Marathon. With my bulbous

backside and stretched-out belt, I’ll never be mistaken for a runner, but the Surrey event was different. It was/is a fun event for runners and spectators alike. In addition to the showcase marathon, the event features routes to accommodate runners of all abilities, including a half-marathon, 10K and 5K races plus a kids event and a recreational walk/run. The athletic endeavours are then supplemented by musical groups and dancers performing on makeshift stages throughout the assorted race courses. The bands performing reflected the cultural diversity found in Surrey, with zones dedicated to bhangra, Carribean, Chinese, African and many other cultures. The athletes loved it, with many saying the event is more interesting than many marathons just because they don’t know what awaited them on the next mile of the course. It was fun for the spectators, who would set up lawn chairs along the route and groove to the music while cheering the runners on. The community spirit engendered by the event was neatly summed up by a family standing in the rain along the marathon

route holding a sign reading, “Go Anonymous stranger, go!” But for all the positives about the event, there were problems as well. The second edition of the race in September of 2013 turned into a traffic nightmare with roads throughout Whalley blocked off willy-nilly, creating frustration for drivers and residents alike. To make matters worse, the race ran through streets surrounding Surrey Memorial Hospital, limiting access to the facility by ambulances, patients and staff. To make matters even worse, heavy rain pelted the Lower Mainland on race day, forcing organizers to make changes on the fly. Musicians had to be shifted around because the rain could potentially damage the instruments and runners

made last minute decisions as to whether they wanted to run a full marathon or just a half-marathon route. This created massive confusion at the finish line and when the marathon winners finally completed their runs, many in attendance had no idea who won. In real estate, the mantra is “Location, location, location.” Same goes for marathons and, like real estate, scenic downtown Whalley is rarely an ideal location. The Surrey International World Music Marathon was the brain child of the good folks at the Downtown Surrey Business Improvement Association, so it’s understandable that they would want the event to take place within their sphere of influence. Loyalty is nice, but in all fairness, Whalley might not be the

best choice as the site of such a large athletic event like a marathon. Factor in the disruption to hospital and residents and there’s no “might” about it – the marathon was being run in less than ideal conditions. A better choice of locales would be Cloverdale, where the athletes would be able to run through the historic downtown streets before heading out into the countryside along rural roads and byways. Thanks to the presence of the Cloverdale Fairgrounds, there are plenty of venues available on site, plus ample parking and experienced volunteers. Best of all, Cloverdale is also the site of Surrey’s big white elephant – the Millennium Amphitheatre – that deserves to be put to use more often than two or three times per year. The

structure would be ideal for a stage for headline acts during the event with the finish line for the race situated nearby. Two years is far too soon for the plug to be pulled on Surrey’s marathon. The event has promise, but was not allowed to grow into maturity. It usually takes four or five years for all the kinks to be worked out on a major event and, as such, the Surrey event never had a chance to blossom. The idea of marrying music with a marathon is exciting and it set the Surrey event apart from other organized runs through urban landscapes. Hopefully the missing 2014 will be an aberration and not the death knell for the event. Michael Booth can be reached at mbooth@ thenownewspaper.com

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ast month, Minister of Environment Mary Polak announced what seemed like good news: small businesses would be “exempted” from the province’s onerous new packaging and printed paper regulation coming into force this May. Unfortunately, it looks like the real news for small business isn’t quite so good – many are not actually exempted and some will not survive. The new recycling policy fundamentally changes the current blue box program. Instead of being run by local municipalities, the B.C. government has given control over the blue box program to an unelected body called Multi Material BC, governed by multinational corporations out of Toronto. If this has you scratching your head and wondering what was wrong with the existing blue box program, you are not alone. Opposition to Polak’s plan is growing. Last week, a coalition of B.C.-based businesses representing agriculture, newspapers, landscaping, manufacturing, retail, wholesale, food, and waste collection sectors held a press conference to announce a #RethinkItBC campaign to fight the new rules. If small businesses really were “exempt” why would so many of them band together against this new policy? Minister Polak did put in place some compliance thresholds around gross revenue, packaging volumes and number of locations. The problem with her approach is that the thresholds are too low and in some cases don’t apply at all. The bottom line is that too many small businesses are still being hurt by a policy

that adds a lot of cost and bureaucracy for no environmental benefit. For example, under the new rules franchises are not exempt. Several pizza franchisees have reported to us they will be paying between $200 and $400 a week in taxes to MMBC. Pizza joints don’t have fat margins and paying for this might mean selling another 100 pizzas a week – or passing those costs on to customers. Some small businesses are being bullied into compliance by big corporations. Several major grocery stores have sent letters to suppliers saying they will only do business with firms that are MMBC compliant regardless of whether they fall under Polak’s exemption. One went as far threatening to withhold partial payment as a fine for lack of MMBC compliance. These same supermarkets will not accept any price increases associated with compliance – small business has to eat the cost. In small towns, community newspapers and local recycling depots are at risk of going out of business thanks to the new policy. B.C’s newspaper industry is facing $14 million of additional taxes. They will be paying 4,762 per cent (that’s not a typo) more per kilogram of waste than the equivalent program in Ontario. How many job losses that translates into has yet to be seen. That it is at odds with the government’s stated “strong economy, secure tomorrow” agenda is crystal clear. The only good news in this mess is that it is never too late to reverse course on bad policy. Premier Christy Clark has shown she has the courage to admit mistakes and change course where necessary. It’s necessary now. The new recycling rules don’t work for small business or the communities they support. Laura Jones is executive vice president of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business. She can be reached at laura.jones@ cfib.ca. Follow her on Twitter @CFIBideas.

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ravo to Buckerfield’s. Kelvin McCullough, CEO of Vancouver Island-based Buckerfield’s, which has eight stores in B.C., says the company has no intention of paying for the provincial government’s plans to have Ontario’s Multi Materials BC take over its blue box recycling program May 19. It’s always heartwarming to see David stand up to Goliath. Buckerfield’s is one of many businesses who have decided to stand up against Premier Christy Clark’s heavyhanded move to dismantle a program that works, and works well. Clark’s move would be in favour of MMBC, a move that could be accompanied by job losses and will result in increased recycling costs for all concerned. Even the B.C. Chamber of Commerce, which has unfortunately chosen a path that seems to automatically guarantee rubberstamping government policy without first soliciting members who would be adversely affected, has acknowledged there are legitimate concerns with the MMBC deal. The B.C. chamber needs to remember that it represents businesses in this province – the vast majority of which are small- to medium-sized enterprises. It is an organization created to look out for its members, and should never be a pom-pom waving policy cheerleader for the provincial government, whether it says it is “free enterprise” or not. Understandably, Delta doesn’t want a part of this and has opted out from the start. However, Surrey and White Rock city councils have signed on to the MMBC deal, with the right to opt out. This is causing plenty of concern for businesses – particularly the newspaper industry and companies that produce or distribute flyers. The British Columbia Yukon Community Newspapers Association is strongly considering pulling out of the blue box

program entirely and starting its own, which poses significant cost issues for the program. As it sits, newspaper is the most valuable recyclable in the box at $120 a ton. That loss in revenue would have to be made up somewhere, and surprise – that would be residential taxpayers and businesses. As BCYCNA president Hugh Nicholson says: “Without newspaper recycling, the blue box programs would collapse. This is a Trojan horse, not a gift horse.” As has been stated earlier, this shift to MMBC is part of a larger change in provincial regulations that would see the responsibility for managing the recycling of packaging and printed paper shift away from governments and taxpayers and onto industry and its consumers. As part of this new “producer-pay” model, businesses selling packaged goods or supplying printed paper have to now be legally and financially responsible for the costs of recycling. John Hinds, CEO of Newspapers Canada, is also steadfastly against the plan. “The current system is good for the environment, and good for communities to make decisions about what and how they want to recycle,” said Hinds. “And basically, this is transferring it to an international or national group of packagers. I’m not convinced that transferring it internationally is going to have any impact on packaging.” So we applaud Buckerfield’s for taking this stand and rising its voice above the chorus that is taking the provincial government to task for the projected change. Yes, it is going to be costly for business to implement, but it is taxpayers who will also be hard hit when it’s introduced. The May 19 start date is just around the corner. Let’s see how finely tuned the government’s hearing is to the marketplace. The Now

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SURREY — What do you call a halfIndian, half-Scottish comedian whose stage name is derived from an Irish ballad? A background like that calls for a name that cleverly reflects the roots of both sides of his family – and that name is Danny Bhoy. But despite his mixed heritage, the 40year-old comic opts not to bring race into his standup act. Rather, Bhoy brings a lot of observational humour to the stage, including jokes about his time working as an underage busboy at his uncle’s hotel. “Every time I had a school vacation, I’d go up and work there collecting glasses,” he recalled. “I used to gravitate around the bar area and listen to all the stories and jokes that these old alcoholics would come in and tell in the afternoon when they should’ve been working. “I owe everything to the drinks industry.” Bhoy pinpoints that job as his first exposure to comedy, but it wasn’t until he was in his 20s when he entered his first amateur competition – the Daily Telegraph Open Mic Award – and won, beating out more than a thousand entrants at the shortlived, but prestigious, contest. “I wasn’t just new to comedy, I was quite new to the competition – it was really a competition for people who had been doing open mic nights for maybe a couple years,” he said. “The semifinal for that competition was literally, like, my 10th gig. “I think not knowing how big it was probably helped me because I was able to just sort of take it in stride. I wasn’t expecting to Join us on Thursday, aPriL 24

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WHITE ROCK — The Irish festival is almost over, but White Rock isn’t letting it end without a big send-off. This Saturday (March 29), two concerts will close out the month-long festivities. The Wheat in the Barley (also known as the Wheaties) will perform at the Elks Club Lounge while Tiller’s Folly will return for the trio’s third annual show at Blue Frog Studios. “We got our start in White Rock and it’s always good to play a show near home base,” said The Wheat in the Barley’s Steve Gidora, recalling how the sextet evolved out of a St. Patrick’s Day gig at Charlie Don’t Surf some 19 years ago. Aside from the addition of violinist Nicole Scoffield about a decade back, the lineup has remained unchanged for 18 years, with Gidora on mandolin and guitar, Mark Dowding on woodwinds, Mickey Hovan on guitar and bass, Ed Johnson on percussion and Victor Smith on a wide range of instruments. Smith jumps from accordion to whistle to drums, and everything in between – he even plays the Celtic flute on the band’s rendition of Blue Rodeo’s “Five Days in May.” “Instead of having an electric guitar solo, we have a Celtic flute solo,” said Gidora. “We’ll take some new tunes and put a little traditional stamp on it, but then we’ll take a traditional fiddle tune and work in all kinds of jamming in the blues vein.”

The Wheat in the Barley isn’t strictly an Irish band, though. Their music has Slavic, French Canadian, Yiddish and Cajun influences, which the group translates to its own multicultural style. “Most of those cultures have fiddle tunes where violin is kind of the focus,” said Gidora. “Folk music uses much of the same instrumentation.” Likewise, Laurence Knight of Tiller’s Folly said the three-piece – started in 1997 and going on 13 years without a lineup change – has a mixture of genres in its sound. “We started as a Celtic band, but we’re much more diverse than that,” said Knight, mentioning his background in blues, his transition to folk and the group’s recent songwriting in Americana and Canadiana styles. “There will be some Celtic music on the menu, but it won’t be all Celtic music – it’ll be a Tiller’s Folly concert.” Knight plays bass and shares vocal duties with guitarist Bruce Coughlan, while Nolan Murray handles the fiddle, mandolin and mandocaster (a cross between a mandolin and a Fender Telecaster guitar). The three of them are looking forward to seeing some familiar faces at the hometown show. “People have been following us for a lot of years and they have their favourite songs, so we try to do as many of those as we can, too,” said Knight. “It’s nice to do a local show for a change.” General-admission tickets to The Wheat in the Barley concert can be purchased at Tapestry Music (1335 Johnston Rd.) and Elks Club Lounge (1469 George St.) for $18, or $15 for club members. The venue is 19-plus. For more information, visit whiterockelks.ca or call 604-538-4016. Tickets to Tiller’s Folly can be purchased for $35 at Blue Frog Studios (1328 Johnston Rd.) and at bluefrogstudios.ca. To hear the bands’ music, visit wheatinthebarley.com or tillersfolly.com.

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www.peninsulaproductions.org, 604-541-2199. Tiller’s Folly: Celtic/roots band in concert Saturday, March 29 at Blue Frog Studios, White Rock. Tickets and info via www.bluefrogstudios. ca/newshows.html and 604 5423055. The Wheat in the Barley performs at White Rock Elks hall on Saturday, March 29 ( 8 p.m. start) as part of White Rock Irish Festival. Tickets $18/$15, available at Tapestry Music and the venue, Elks at $18 but Elk members can purchase their tickets at a special price of $15 at the Elks Lounge or at the door. Because it is a licensed venue there is an age restriction of 19 plus. 604-538-4016. Stonebolt: Rock band from the 1970s/80s revived for concert Friday, April 4 at Blue Frog Studios, White Rock. Tickets and info via www. bluefrogstudios.ca/newshows.html and 604 542-3055. “Jump”: Diane Lines and band perform jump blues, swing and

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The Fab Fourever: “Canada’s Premiere Tribute To The Beatles” performs Thursday, April 24 at Coast Capital Playhouse, 1532 Johnston Rd., White Rock, in recreation of The Beatles’ 1964 North American Tour.

Tickets are $42.50 via 604-536-7535 and www.whiterockplayers.ca. Band info: www.fabfourever.com. “Gone Country”: Benefit concert for cancer-related charities on Saturday, July 26 at Cloverdale’s Millennium Park Amphitheatre, featuring Chad Brownlee, Brett Kissel, One More Girl, Karen Lee Batten, The Washboard Union and DJ Jaxon Hawks. The $25 “early bird” tickets are on sale until the end of March at www.twinscancerfundraising.com; in April and beyond, they’re priced at $35. It’s a 19-and-over party.

TALENT CONTESTS Diamond in the Rock youth talent contest runs on Wednesday evenings, from March 5 to April 23, at Roadhouse Grille, 1781 King George Blvd., South Surrey, start time 7 p.m. Final concert will take place at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 4 at Blue Frog Studios, White Rock. For more info, email Dennis Peterson at ed.peterson@shaw.ca or visit www. facebook.com/DITR2014.

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THEATRE/STAGE “Moonlight and Magnolias”: White Rock Players’ Club presents Ron Hutchinson script at Coast Capital Playhouse (1532 Johnston Rd., White Rock) from April 4 to 19 (Wednesday to Saturday, 8 p.m., plus Sunday, April 13 at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $18 adults, $16 for students, seniors and CCS members, $10 during previews on April 2-3, inclusive of taxes and fees.

Call 604-536-7535 or visit www. whiterockplayers.ca. “The Drawer Boy”: Play written by Michael Healey staged from April 17 to May 17 at Surrey Little Theatre, 7027 184th St., Surrey. A “humourous, heartwarming play about the simple pleasures of friendship, storytelling and remembrance.” Info: www. surreylittletheatre.com. “The H.M.S. Pinafore”: Fraser Valley Gilbert & Sullivan Society stages popular musical from April 30 to May 10 at Coast Capital Playhouse, White Rock. Show runs Wed. to Sun. at 8 p.m., plus 2:30

p.m. matinee on Sun., May 4. Tickets range from $24 to $27, 604-5367535, www.whiterockplayers.ca.

FILM EVENTS White Rock Social Justice Film Society shows documentary movies with themes of social justice at First United Church, 15385 Semiahmoo Ave., White Rock, by donation. Info: whiterocksocialjusticefilmfestival.ca. March 28: “Take Back your Power.” Get Reel: Film series hosted by Semiahmoo Arts at White Rock Community Centre, with screenings

held on select nights, 7 p.m. start. Guest speakers lead a discussion following each film. Tickets $10/11; Info: 604-536-8333, www. whiterockartscouncil.com.

VISUAL ART Painting with Peninsula Arts Foundation event Saturday, March 29, 1:30 to 4 p.m. at Semiahmoo Arts building by Centennial Arena. Painting workshop with Ellen Bradley Cheng. All proceeds go to Peninsula Arts Foundation supporting the arts in White Rock and Surrey. Info: www.peninsulaarts.org.

Surrey Art Gallery: Gallery located at Bear Creek Park, 88th Ave./King George Blvd. Info: 604-501-5566, arts. surrey.ca. South Surrey/White Rock Art Society, founded in 1959, meets on second Monday of month (except July and August), 7 to 9 p.m. at St. John’s church hall, 1480 George St., White Rock. Info: www.artsociety.ca. Watershed Artworks gallery shop: Works by local artists featured at North Delta facility operated by non-profit Watershed Artworks Society, at 11425 84th Ave. Info: 604-596-1029, watershedartworks.ca. Featured during the month of March:

Robert Gary Parkes: “Captivating” (flowing shapes and colours captured in blown glass). Newton Cultural Centre showcases works by local artists at 13530 72nd Ave. Info: 604-594-2700, www.artscouncilofsurrey.ca. On view during month of March: “Rainy Days and Abandoned Ways,” photos by Melanie Astoria and Linda Johner. Surrey Urban Screen: Digital art shown on screen on side of building at Chuck Bailey Recreation Centre, at 13458 107A Ave. Info: 604-598-5898, www.surreyurbanscreen.ca.

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Kevin Spenst, performer Enrico Renz and book signing by Kevin Taylor, on Friday, March 28, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Room 418, City Centre branch of the Surrey Public Library, 10350 University Dr., Surrey (behind Surrey Central Sky Train Station). Open microphone to follow, and begins with Ghia Aweida. Free admission.

SFU President Andrew Petter’s annual address to the business community at luncheon on Tuesday, April 1 at Eaglequest Golf Course, Surrey. Admission is $40 + GST each or $240 + GST for a table of six. Email heather@businessinsurrey. com for details, or call 604-634-0341.

Saturday, March 29, featuring music by The Timewalkers band, art auction, appetizers and more, at Firehall Centre for the Arts, 11489 84th Ave., North Delta. Tickets are $45, watershedartworks@gmail. com, or visit the gallery, at 11425 84th Ave. Youth Helping Youth is a group of students effecting change in the community. On April 4, the group will be holding a dinner and entertainment event at Grand Taj Banquet Hall in Surrey. Proceeds from ticket sales and donations from local business will be donated to BC Children’s Hospital in support of Excellence in Child Health. Contact: Youth Helping Youth Society, 778840-4875.

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Annual book sale hosted by Canadian Federation of University Women (CFUW, North Delta/Surrey chapter) from Friday, April 4 to Sunday, April 6 at Scottsdale Shopping Centre (7031 120th St., North Delta). “A wide variety of donated books, both fiction and non fiction are offered for sale. Proceeds from the book sale provide annual bursaries to deserving female graduates of all five North Delta high schools, as well as a bursary to a female student from Kwantlen University.” For info, contact Barb at 604-594-6145 or Eleanor at 604589-3631.

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ey, you know that thing you carry around in your pocket and spend too much time on? Yeah, well the rates for that just went up and there’s pretty much nothing you can do about it. Last week, wireless rates for Bell and Rogers (and all of their subsidiaries) went up by $5 because they hate you. Just kidding, they just want more money. But still, the rates went up and that means you’re

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other children. Joachim Kongbo was not too surprised by this development. During colonial times in the Congo, his grandfather had worked as a messenger running from town to town with the mail. Running, it seemed, ran in the family. The difference was, young Jonathan excelled in the 100 and 200 metre sprints, not the long distance events. In addition to track, young Jonathan tried rugby, soccer and ice hockey before discovering basketball, a sport he was truly passionate about. When the family moved from Vancouver to Surrey in 2012, Jonathan

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opted to remain at Kitsilano Secondary for his Grade 11 year. He travelled three hours round trip each day to attend the Vancouver school and compete as a member of the Blue Demons basketball team. The tedious daily commute took a toll on his grades and the Kongbo family decided to look for a school closer to their Surrey home. They settled on Holy Cross where Jonathan saw the potential of the Crusaders basketball team. When classes began, however, he was stopped by a coach in the hallway and asked a strange question: “Do you want to play football?” The immediate answer was no, but that did not deter the Crusader football coaches. Each day he was asked again to join the football team. “When they asked me to come out for football I wasn’t interested,” Jonathan recalls. “My main focus was on the basketball season, but the coaches kept nagging me every time they saw me in the hall. I tried avoiding them for a while, but one day I just said, ‘Fine, lets do it. Then hopefully they’ll just leave me alone.’ Jonathan finally attended his first practice after the Crusaders had already played one game. Jonathan had played Madden video games and watched the sport on TV so he understood the basics, but had never put on a football helmet before or put his hand down on the line of scrimmage. “He was completely raw, but he was not horrible,” Buchan said. “He is so athletic that he picked things up fast. He had never played football before, but he had played rugby so the game wasn’t completely foreign to him. “Nobody ever got outside of him and he came off the edge hard. We put him at defensive end with the idea that nobody was going to run outside of him.” Jonathan found the new game confusing at first. The set plays and gaps and schemes were somewhat overwhelming. On the other hand, he was pleased to be able to hit an opponent without being penalized. In basketball, Kongbo rarely caught a break from referees because of his size and he

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Kongbo Wyoming-bound really didn’t know how to process it. Still, I thought football was fun, but now I could focus on basketball.” The problem was, Jonathan may have been finished with football season, but football wasn’t finished with him. The Monday after his first game he was contacted by football coaches from UBC. After his second game, SFU called. By the end of the season, he had been contacted by seven Canadian universities as well as coaches from Montana State, Northern Colorado, Vanderbilt and Wyoming. “When I started hearing from football coaches, I was surprised,” he said. “I’ve played basketball for years and only heard from maybe three schools. All of a sudden, in a two or three week span I had all these schools phoning me. It made me think that maybe I should really look into it.” As the Crusaders basketball team marched toward the provincial 4A championships, Jonathan played a huge role on the squad. In his spare time, he sifted through the recruiting information he had received from assorted college football coaches. He visited SFU and UBC and then, on the eve of the 2014 B.C. Senior Boys Basketball Championships, he headed south with Joachim on a football recruiting trip to Wyoming. The small town feel of the Wyoming campus and the warmth of the people there won him over and when returned to Canada, he signed on the dotted line to play football for the Cowboys. “It’s been an interesting senior year,” he said. “It’s all like a dream for me right now and what everything means really hasn’t settled in yet. It’ll take a couple of weeks, but right now I’m just enjoying it.” One man, however, is especially thrilled with what Jonathan has accomplished. Joachim Kongbo’s decision to uproot his family and flee the civil war in the Congo was not without risks. The Kongbo family knows more than most Canadians how lucky we are to live in peace and security. “I am so excited for him,” Joachim said. “It is so amazing. I went with him when he visited the school (Wyoming) and I authorized him. We are so grateful to Canada for the opportunities we have here.”

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You can put things and people into it. It’s little, yet big inside BY BRENDAN McALEER

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Here’s the difference between Canada and the USA: Americans are the only ones to get the Chevy SS, which is basically a four-door Corvette; Canadians are the only folks to get one last go at a 132hp four-cylinder hatchback. Where they salute the flag to red rockets in air and revolutionary cannon fire, we retire early to bed with the dulcet tones of Peter Mansbridge ringing in our ears, and thoughts of a nice cuppa of Red Rose tea in the morning. Yes, occasionally we Canadians unleash Beast Mode when handed a length of timber and told that the other guys have the puck, but mostly we’re laid-back, and reserved, and conservative. The Matrix is a very Canadian sort of car, and a decade or so after its introduction, the Yankees have decided they don’t want it any more. We, on the other hand, apparently can’t get enough of the thing, so it’s back again for 2014 like one last Rush reunion tour.

Design:

The Matrix is built in Cambridge, Ontario, and is sort of the Canadian tuxedo of cars. If ever a machine were to wear all denim attire, this’d be it. A vast amount of puffy sheet metal seems to dwarf the 16” steel wheels (17” alloys are available as an option), and the greenhouse of the car clusters atop the vehicle like the conning tower on the Seabus. Where newer machines find their ad campaigns crammed with words like “aggressive,” “dynamic,” and “emotional,” the Matrix is none of those things. The Matrix isn’t stylish, it’s simply there. The optional S package does add a tiny bit of pizzazz, with the aforementioned 17” alloys, front and rear aero-kit and a rear hatch spoiler, but it’s still a tad hum-drum. This is not a flashy car. That wouldn’t be very Canadian.

Environment:

The Matrix carries a Toyota badge up front, but judging from the insides, a Rubbermaid one would be far more appropriate. While the Corolla now looks reasonably upscale

inside, to the point of including a stitchedlook dash, the Matrix is from the old school Toyota line, and is festooned inside with plastic-not-so-fantastic. The driver’s seat fabric does look pretty durable, but the armrests are unyielding. Rear seat room is surprisingly good, and while taller folks might not find the little Toyota to be especially comfortable, everybody else will. What’s more, the rear cargo area remains exemplary. It’s all plastic too, but that just means it’s highly durable and capable of handling bags of soil for the home gardner, or wet dogs, or lumberjack equipment. The seats fold as flat as the prairies – not always that common in the hatchback market – and the S model includes a flat-folding passenger seat as well. If you’re used to “S” standing for “sport”, then in this case, the sport is cross-country skiing. The controls are simple and easy to use. One of the three rings of the gauge cluster is flattened, as if somebody sat on it, but they’re easy to read. It’s all a combination of slightly outdated, but familiar and unchallenging.

Performance:

Underneath the Matrix’s truncated hood, one will find a 1.8L, 132hp four-cylinder engine mated to either a five-speed manual gearbox, or a four-speed automatic. In today’s world of CVTs, direct-injection, and smalldisplacement turbochargers, this sort of hardware is the motoring equivalent of Fred Flinstone’s feet. The suspension too, is not set up for corner-carving, and the traction control is as nervous as a new parent watching a toddler near a puddle. If a wheel so much as thinks about spinning, it scurries in to the rescue, flapping its electronic arms anxiously and urging you to be careful. And yet, for all that, it’s not so bad. What we have here, on the face of it, appears to be some sort of car. The pedal on the right makes it go, and the pedal on the left makes it stop. You can put things and people into it. It’s little, yet big inside. The road noise is really quite loud – some research indicates this may be down to Toyota’s choice of OEM tires, but the

echo chamber of all this plastic inside is surely partly to blame. All hatchbacks can be boomy, and the Matrix is no exception. It is not fast, and body roll is pronounced. While there once was a performance model in the Matrix range, the sprightly 180hp XRS, this current car is essentially a Corolla hatchback, and it is not at all interested in zippy driving. The manual might be a little better here. So there are a few demerits on the sheet, which makes it sound like a vehicle that is no longer competitive - but not so fast, literally, not so fast. The Matrix is not cutting edge, its working class. It’s a steadfast hauler, a people-mover, a machine that puts its shoulder to the wheel and pushes. As it’s been around so long it’s sturdy and reliable, and the simplicity of its packaging eschews flash-in-the-pan goodies for tough essentials. What could be more Canadian than that?

Features:

Your basic Matrix comes with power door locks and windows, but you must pay extra for the convenience package to get air-conditioning. The convenience package also adds Bluetooth connectivity, an upgrade to six-speaker stereo, cruise control and keyless entry. The touring package is basically a sunroof and alloy wheels affair, and the top-line S package adds in the front and rear fascias and the rear spoiler. No navigation is available. Safety features are good, with standard ABS and traction control joining eight passenger airbags. Disc brakes are standard at all four corners, and for an older design, the Matrix still retains good side and front impact results. Fuel economy ratings are solidly average at 8.1L/100kms in the city and 6.3L/100kms on the highway. Observed mixedmileage was just under 9L/100kms.

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Outdated powertrain; plastic interior; plain styling

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Not fancy, but stands on guard for thee.

AND THE WINNER IS.... WOLFE’S LANGLEY MAZDA Wolfe’s Langley Mazda was the proud recipient of three awards from Mazda Corporation for their hard work and success during 2013! Akira Marumoto, Executive Vice President of Mazda Corporation (left) and Kory Koreeda, President and CEO of Mazda Canada Inc. (right) were at the dealership to present Mike Hacquard, Vice President of the Wolfe Auto Group (center) with the Grand Performer Award for 2013 and the Dealer of Distinction Award for 2013. Wolfe’s Langley Mazda is BC’s largest volume dealer for 5 consecutive years. They also have 25 years of loyal service to Mazda brand and the community in which they live and work! “Our success has been driven by our team of dedicated employees and the Mazda brand”, Mike Hacquard stated! Gordon Wolfe, President of the Wolfe Auto Group, Mike Hacquard and all the staff would like to welcome anyone looking for a new or used vehicle to come by and pay us a visit. We guarantee that your buying experience will be first class as we continue to strive to maintain our #1 status in sales and service!!

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hoosing a community to live in is a big decision and one that involves more than just finding a suitable home. Access to schools, transportation, places of worship and recreational activities all contribute to whether a location is the right fit or not. The municipalities of Surrey, White Rock and North Delta all take pride in delivering quality amenities to residents to ensure everyone embraces their choice of community, now and into the future. Development, growth and necessary services aren’t just about buildings or structures, sometimes this also includes programming, greenspaces and creating advancements never seen before. The City of Surrey – The Future Lives Here With a tagline like “The Future Lives Here”, it’s clear that Surrey has some big plans. Recreation, healthcare, administration and more are taking huge strides forward as Surrey prepares for a bright future for residents. One of the most discussed

advances in the community has been the movement of Surrey’s City Hall to the new City Centre location. Not only does the new City Hall, create a more pleasant experience but it also makes services more easily accessible. Complete with an outdoor gathering plaza and new performing arts centre, residents have many reasons to visit the new LED Gold Standard facility. “It is a City Hall that residents can be proud of, and it represents a milestone in Surrey’s transformation into the region’s next great metropolitan centre,” said City of Surrey Mayor, Dianne Watts. Mayor Watts has also been instrumental in the development of Innovation Boulevard along with the creator and founder, Dr. Ryan D’Arcy. The project is one-square mile of healthcare technology centered on Surrey Memorial Hospital and local university campuses. This concept will bring Surrey’s existing healthcare assets together and add to them to create a synergistic cluster to work on real-world patient advancements.

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Integral to health is activity and to that end, Surrey is leading the way by developing the new Grandview Aquatic Centre, expanding Guildford Pool, creating an addition to the South Surrey Recreation and Arts Centre and building the new Hazelgrove Park. The new Grandview Aquatic Centre is expected to open in the fall with leisure swimming opportunities for all ages like a tot’s area, waterslide and hot tubs. The facility

will offer an Olympic-sized competition pool along with abundant spectator seating. Also expected to be complete in the fall, the new Guildford Pool will be ideal for both everyday recreation and competitive swim meets. The South Surrey Recreation and Arts Centre expansion brings new activities like spin bikes, a weight room and a fitness studio. Together with these fitness options, visitors will have access to the child-mind

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ing room and art rooms. Greenspaces make for a richer community and the new Hazelgrove Park in Cloverdale’s East Clayton community will be the largest park in the neighbourhood at 3.5 hectares. Planned for the new space are a regulation sized soccer field, playground, water spray park, two tennis courts, a basketball and ball hockey court, a parkour course, a washroom building and plenty of wide open green spaces. “Hazelgrove Park will serve as a play space for children, a destination for families, and a gathering place for people of all ages,” Mayor Watts commented. Another innovation for the City is the Surrey Biofuel Processing Facility. This project will be the first “closed-loop” fully-integrated organics waste management system in North America. By taking the organics (kitchen and yard waste) of the community and converting them at the planned facility, the City’s natural gas trucks will have

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their own source of fuel, ultimately creating the power needed to do waste pickup. “With the implementation of this technology we are working toward our goal of ensuring that Surrey is prepared for the increased demands on our city resources in the years to come,” said Surrey Councillor, Bruce Hayne, Chair of Surrey’s Environmental Sustainability Advisory Committee. The City of White Rock – Our City by the Sea Solid infrastructure has given White Rock the opportunity to expand the programming, fun and activity options available to residents. A population skewed slightly older than that of other communities means White Rock must provide a diverse range of activities to meet the needs of individuals and families from varying socio-economic positions as well as differing levels of mobility and movement. New programming options range from skating and team sports to music, dance, arts and family camps. Parent and child activities like Parent and Pee Wee Art Play, Parent and Tot Dance Party and Mom’N’Tots Art Family Camp have given families an opportunity to play and create together while enjoying the facilities in the community. YMCA Outdoor Adventure Camp, Drop-in Figure Skating and Drop-in Co-ed Indoor Soccer have provided new activities to residents in a way that allows for physical movement, fun and meeting others. In 2013 the City of White Rock also introduced new events into the community such as the

October White Rock Moon Festival, Christmas on the Drive, the Irish Heritage Festival and three Arts oriented events: Paint the Town, Fall Festival of the Arts and International Artist Day Festival. “Right from the start of our term, this Council has focused on the importance of arts and culture in our community,” noted White Rock Mayor Wayne Baldwin. “We’re incredibly pleased and plan to continue promoting arts as an economic generator.” Exciting recognition for White Rock came with the announcement of a Walk Score of “72 – Very Walkable, most errands can be accomplished on foot.” This positions White Rock among some of the most walkable communities in North America. Scores by the creators of Walk Score are based on whether running errands and navigating the community is “cardependent” or “walkable”. “There are wonderful opportunities within the city to have an active and healthy lifestyle,” said Mayor Wayne Baldwin. “There are over 800 instructional programs offered at our community facilities and White Rock is one of Canada’s most walkable cities.” The Corporation of Delta – Ours to Preserve by Hand and Heart Environmental and recreational projects are at the core of North Delta’s initiatives including the North Delta Recreation Centre expansion, North Delta Ravines Integrated Stormwater Management Plan updates and additions to Burns Bog. The North Delta Recreation Centre is undergoing a 24,000

square foot expansion which is expected to be complete in early 2015. More than a place to jump and run, the new facility will include meeting spaces, an expanded North Delta Municipal Business Centre, a 6,200 square foot fitness centre, a gymnasium, art spaces and a large change room for all facility users. “I am thrilled to see this project get underway, as it has always been Council’s goal to serve the residents of North Delta with a vision for the future,” said Delta Mayor Lois E. Jackson. “Delta Council’s investment into an expanded recreation centre is an important step towards that goal, by providing additional fitness, social, recreational, arts and culture amenities to promote health and well-being amongst our residents.” In planning phases, the integrated Stormwater Management Plan (ISMP) for the North Delta Ravines area includes 12 watersheds of approximately 802 hectares. When complete, the plan will improve the watershed system by outlining ways to minimize flood risks, improve watercourses and preserve native flora and fauna. Also focused on the environment, Burns Bog is the largest, undeveloped, urban landmass in North America. Late in 2013, council approved steps to add over 1,000 acres to the land conservancy. The amount of diversity seen in the projects for Surrey, White Rock and North Delta will ensure communities thrive, residents have the services and amenities they need and finding a great place to live will become even easier.

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t isn’t every day you find the perfect location and the perfect home. There’s usually compromise. Whether it’s price, setting or the home itself, something has to give – unless you look to the new West Coast inspired luxury of Highcrest. The first master planned townhome community in Fraser Heights, Highcrest is developed by Mainland Developments, a company that has created exceptional neighbourhoods for more than 25 years with a distinguished reputation of building quality homes and commercial centres. “At Mainland, we believe in the quality of the projects we create,” a Mainland representative said. “We are always looking for new ideas, new design approaches and we incorporate this into our commitment to use premium materials, deliver quality craftsmanship and offer superb value.” This truly is affordable excel-

lence surrounded by natural beauty. Highcrest is a three-story townhome community positioned at the most prestigious address in Fraser Heights while being mere minutes from Guildford Town Centre and Langley. The 117 homes are built with distinctive architectural details with nothing overlooked. From 14 foot vaulted ceilings and generous decks to elegant entry doors with frosted glass for natural light, the homes of Highcrest suit the expanse of green space surrounding them. “The views from the hill top are magnificent. Mainland always gives it a lot of consideration when choosing a site and we knew this was ideal. Highcrest is just north of Highway One, with easy access to newly built Highway 17 (South Perimiter Road) and Golden Ears Way, yet, homeowners will be removed from the hustle and bustle.” Situated on a stepped hill, every

townhome has a view. Barnston Island, Tynehead Park, Surrey Bend Park and the Fraser River surround the well-spaced neighbourhood. Nearby amenities include a variety of prestigious schools and abundant, lush recreational opportunities. Each spacious and luxurious townhome at Highcrest is carefully designed for your maximum comfort with finishes like a full-sized pantry, soft-close drawers and larger kitchen areas. The West Coast architectural styling and stone accents draw the eye into the superior 10mm laminate flooring as well as the wall to wall carpeting in each of the bedrooms highlighted by large windows. Open concept kitchens deliver natural quartz countertops, undermount sinks and a full complement of stainless steel designer appliances. “This is a place anyone could call home. We offer a wide range of floor plans with two designer colour

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be. Also a short stroll away, are the library, the Clova Cinema, IGA, Shoppers Drug Mart, two Starbucks and many other shops and services you are probably used to driving to. Nearby, restaurants like Locally, The Vault and The Henry Public House are redefining the local dining scene and attracting people from all over Surrey. There’s also a brand-new Cloverdale Recreation Centre in the neighbourhood. What Cloverdale was, and what it will soon become, should definitely have you “rethinking” the modern lifestyle Cloverdale has to offer. Right in the middle of this rapidly expanding and vibrant community, a Latis Condo will let you take advantage of Cloverdale’s future as the epicenter of the Fraser Valley. From first-time buyers, to people looking to Latis has a range of intel-

ligently designed, functional and stylish units from one-bedroom plus dens to two-bedroom plus dens. Each Latis home has been built with quality materials and craftsmanship, featuring quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, modern single-plank laminate flooring and designer carpet, soaker tubs and more, ensuring that when you walk through the door you can’t help but be impressed by the refined ambiance and modern conveniences supplied by Kerkhoff Construction. When you purchase a Kerkhoff home you know you can move in with utmost confidence. Around for 45 years, Kerkhoff is well-known for quality construction in almost every type of building project, from multi-family residential projects to master planned communities, resorts and even roads and major

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RETHINK CLOVERDALE What it was and what it will become, will make you rethink everything about Cloverdale. Outside, even more shopping, entertainment, recreation and educational centres are on their way. And inside at Latis, incredibly contemporary homes are ready to move in today. Together they redefine what it means to live in the valley.

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ward winning residential builder, Vesta Properties has the unique distinction of creating more than 3,000 homes in 40 plus neighbourhoods in BC and Alberta. With a strong focus in the Fraser Valley, Vesta has grown to be a leader in wood frame projects over more than 23 years in business. Perhaps it’s what the company refers to as “Vesta Value” that keeps home buyers returning to Vesta homes and neighbourhoods. It’s more than the region that makes a home a great value, it’s knowing the location, design and construction of every Vesta project is planned and built to maximize both lifestyle and investment opportunities. “Being an integrated builder and developer means we have stricter controls over streetscapes and construction,” said Ray Dietz, Vesta Properties Marketing Manager. “We reduce the amount of time a neigh-

bourhood is under construction with strategically phased schedules to reduce inconvenience to families. With that phasing also comes the flexibility to offer move-in-ready homes and we ensure the most stringent quality control measures are available to every home owner.” One of the company’s latest projects, One44, exemplifies these standards. Vesta stands behind creating homes in community-oriented neighbourhoods at great price points without compromising on quality, finish or comfort. “Rear balconies and patios, contemporary flat roofs, colour palettes that compliment nature and generous stone and wood detailing make One44’s West Coast architecture a striking addition to the lush surroundings,” commented Ray. “At $305K, these homes are affordable, yet don’t sacrifice the finishes that make for pride in ownership.”

The three-floor urban townhomes range from 1,375 square feet to 2,300 square feet with double car garages, two to four bedrooms, main floor dens, large foyers and flexible, open floor-plans. Located in the growing, Panorama area, One44 is close to transportation, parks, schools, recreation and entertainment while also providing a neighbourhood-specific amenity centre complete with fitness room, theatre and kitchen. Because One44 backs onto protected greenspace, it is ideal for active families as well as those looking for a stronger sense of community. Every home enjoys green space, mature trees and offers access to the abundant trail network. “We have strong relationships in the cities we choose to build in,” Ray noted. “Our sold out Blume community was a celebrated addition to Panorama and we’re proud to be

planting more roots in the area.” Visit Vesta’s presentation centre and three designer show homes to see for yourself why One44 has been coined as “smart living”.

project details • Development Name: One44 • Developer: Vista Properties • Project Location: Panorama, Surrey • Project Size: 138 urban townhomes • Prices: Starting at $305K • Sales Centre: #22 5888 144 St, Surrey • Hours: 1 to 5 p.m. Saturdays to Wednesdays • Phone: 604-503-6402 • Website: Liveatone44.com • Occupancy: Some immediate

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evoted to building better communities in the Lower Mainland, Bosa Properties’ five decades of proven quality construction has made them an enviable force in the local real estate market. Bosa is the only company in the region to control and manage every aspect of a building’s creation and sale with an in-house team – everything from concrete formwork to customer care. This leads to better planning, high quality concrete construction, exceptionally designed spaces and a customer focused purchasing process. Each project is managed by Bosa’s fully-coordinated team to ensure the overall vision of quality, innovation and cost control is maintained and that the company’s history of hard work, fair dealing and pride in product is ever apparent; not only to those who purchase a Bosa home, but to everyone the company works with. “The story of Bosa is one of entrepreneurship, commitment and a passion for construction,” said Colin Bosa, CEO of Bosa Properties. “We are specialists in concrete construction and in creating developments that are more than walls and units – these are communities.” One of the most recently announced projects for Bosa is the world’s first fully transformable condo tower. Known as University District in the heart of Surrey

Central City, it is the first of eight Bosa-built buildings in the Surrey University District. Positioned just steps from City Hall, Douglas College, Surrey Central Library, diverse shopping, SFU Surrey and public transit like SkyTrain, the project is set to be the prime choice for those looking for work, school and life balance while keeping budget in mind. Bosa’s concept for the development is that affordable living doesn’t have to mean small spaces. “Bosa Properties has created an entirely new form of housing. We call it BosaSPACE™ and we’re excited about the way it revolutionizes condominium living,” said Colin. “We’re proud of the fact that we have found a way to deliver a worldfirst, right here in Surrey. It was our goal to create a community that would contribute to a forward-looking character of this neighbourhood. This will be a tower of the most talked-about homes in BC.” Affordable homes are nothing new, but the way Bosa has approached the University District’s 500 to 800 square foot units is anything but common. These modern homes adjust to daily needs no matter what that entails. While it took the Bosa design team more than a year and a half to make the concepts a reality, what it comes down to is living spaces that make the concept of square footage

somewhat irrelevant. “BosaSPACE™ is an entirely new form of housing that revolutionizes condominium living,” Colin noted. “Affordable is one thing, but it has to be livable. We’ve done that.” The pull-out ExtenTABLE™ hides under the kitchen island. Pull out this BosaSPACE™ element to create a larger cooking and prep space, a desk and work space or even a dining table for up to eight. Another built-in known as SleepTHEATRE™ is a sliding TV that opens up a daybed-sofa for seating or sleep space for guests. For those who thought living in a small space meant abandoning entertainment, Bosa created the LoveSEAT™ which transforms from a bed into a couch to completely change a living space and increase seating and entertaining capacity. Sliding walls, hideaway furniture and wall-folding beds are sure to be a hit and home buyers will be impressed at how quickly and easily the living spaces at the University District can transform from here and now to what’s next. The spaces are intelligent, responsive and unlike anything else anywhere. Instead of labelling rooms as “bedroom” or “living room”, they allow homeowners to define their own space as needed creating an incredibly livable environment. “Often, the true livability of an affordably-priced condo suffers

as spaces get smaller and smaller,” said Vancouver housing analyst Michael Ferreira of Urban Analytics. “BosaSPACE™ is the first real solution we’ve seen and I expect that it will change the way planners, architects, designers and developers approach condominium design from here on. It’s groundbreaking.” This amount of flexibility and functionality could cost more, but the University District’s homes cost the same as similarly sized condominiums. “We are committed to creating the kind of community people will want to be part of in the University District,” Colin noted. “With several sites near King George Boulevard and 104 Ave. we know this is a region people want to live and with this tower they won’t have to compromise.”

project details • Development Name: University District • Developer: Bosa Properties • Project Location: Central City, Surrey • Project Size: 310 condominium homes • Prices: Starting at $221K • Sales Centre: 13409 104th Ave, Surrey • Hours: noon to 5 p.m. • Phone: 604-588-5795 • Website: bosaproperties.com • Occupancy: Winter 2016

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f you are looking to buy into a lifestyle, one that defines comfort, convenience, and contemporary adult living, White Rock’s Promenade, a boutique condo project from Intergulf Development Group, is the perfect fit. From your expansive covered deck through your over-sized windows, you’ll drink in sunsets the colour of pressed grapes and endless views out to Semiahmoo Bay and beyond. 18 signature shoreline residences with upscale and spacious one to three-bedroom floor plans define prestigious waterfront living in White Rock, all within five minutes from over 50 shops and restaurants. High-Quality Homes If you’ve ever imagined waterfront living but couldn’t envision it would suit your budget or your urban desires, Promenade will rise

up to meet your wish list. With more than 6,500 homes build, Intergulf is an industry leader and continues to exceed homebuyer’s expectations with their quality and attention to detail. High-end finishings and superior craftsmanship are clear benchmarks of Promenade. One-bedroom plus den up to 881 square feet, two-bedroom plus den up to 1,257 square feet, and threebedroom suites up to 1,257 square feet, including decks from 150-300 square feet will appeal largely to empty-nesters and adults who want to downsize to less maintenance and upgrade to convenience and community sensibilities Marketing representatives Jon Moss and Todd Antifaev with Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. (White Rock) defines Promenade’s attraction to be its quality lifestyle. “A lot of

buildings along the waterfront have very small decks; we feel the indoor/ outdoor space of these large decks, complete with overhang, allow residences to enjoy life, entertain and barbeque year-round.” It’s one of the last parcels of available view-land and prime location in this dynamic community, not to mention the green space across from Promenade will remain undeveloped. Inspired interiors Spacious, thoughtfully designed and generously proportioned kitchen space with counter seating features KitchenAid and stainless steel appliances, sleek wall oven and microwave, undermount sink, stylish subway tile backsplash, dramatic under-cabinet lighting, Graphite and Zebra colour palettes with high-gloss cabinetry doors and quartz countertops. Warm, rich laminate floors lead

throughout the open, airy living area to luxurious carpet in the bedrooms. Hytec Kohler soaker tubs with ceramic tiled tub/shower and chrome designer faucets provide a spa-like feel to ensuites. An over-sized stackable LG washer/dryer in included in every unit.

project details • Development Name: Promenade • Developer: Intergulf Development Group • Project Location: East Beach, White Rock • Project Size: 18 Condos • Price: Starting at $309,900 with full ocean views from $379,900 • Contact: Todd Antifaev / Jon Moss • Telephone: 604-531-1111 • Occupancy: Immediate

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1, 2 and 3 bedroom residences Up to 1,260 square feet of spacious living 2 contemporary colour schemes 6 plans to choose from 5 minutes from over 50 restaurants and shops, 8 km of sandy beach, and 2.5 km of shoreline trails

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