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Burnaby RCMP are trying to determine whether a home invasion and shooting incident in North Burnaby on Friday afternoon are linked.

The home invasion took place just before 3 p.m. in the 1000-block of Augusta Avenue, said Burnaby RCMP Staff Sgt. Major John Buis.

Within about 15 minutes, a man was found in the 3800-block of Hastings Street, near Boundary Road, with possible gunshot wounds, he said. That man was taken to Royal Columbian Hospital for treatment.

“In the home invasion a firearm was produced but I don’t know if the shots were discharged in the home,” said Buis.

Investigators have not yet determined if anyone was injured in the home invasion because police did not find a victim at the home, he said.

The investigation is still in its initial stages.

“We’re still trying to determine what took place at the home invasion and if that person that was found some distance away was involved,” Buis said.

Police seem to have as many questions as answers but, Buis noted, “It doesn’t appear to be a random act.”

Two die in hospital following incident in Riverside neighbourhoodWanda [email protected]

Three investigations are now underway after a stabbing suspect was shot by Burnaby RCMP during an arrest Sunday morning.

At about 5:50 a.m., Burnaby Mounties responded to a report of a double stabbing in the 6100-block of 14th Avenue in the Riverside

neighbourhood of South Burnaby. When officers arrived there

were several people in the house, including the victim, who was taken to hospital where he died.

During the officers’ contact with the alleged suspect he was shot while being taken into custody. While Burnaby RCMP initially said in a press release he appeared to have non-life threatening injuries, the man later died in hospital.

No one else was injured.The Integrated Homicide

Investigation Team (IHIT) has taken control of the investigation into the initial stabbing.

The cause and manner of death in the shooting is being investigated by the BC Coroners Service.

Meanwhile, the Independent Investigations Office of B.C. (IIOBC), which investigates police-involved deaths or injuries, is also investigating the shooting that involved the officer. IIOBC investigators were identifying potential witnesses and canvassing

the neighbourhood on Sunday. “This is the 11th officer involved

shooting under investigation by the IIO since April 1, 2014 and the third incident in Burnaby this month,” said IIOBC.

On March 1, just before 3 a.m., Burnaby RCMP officers saw an apparent robbery in progress at the 7-Eleven at Canada Way and Edmonds. When they tried to arrest the two male suspects, shots were fired before they fled in a vehicle.

Stabbing suspect shot by police

MARIO BARTEL/NEWSLEADERThe action was intense at the first Canadian quidditch championships at Swangard Stadium on Saturday. See story, more photos Page A3

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The Toronto Avengers caught the golden snitch to give them a 40-30 comeback win over McGill University and claim the inaugural Canadian Quidditch Championship at Swangard Stadium on Sunday.

Huh? That paragraph may not make a lick of

sense to a mere muggle, but for fans of J.K. Rowlings’ series of Harry Potter adventure novels and their spin off blockbuster films, the weekend tournament to crown Canada’s first quidditch champions

brought an element of the stories to life. And down to earth.Quidditch is the fictional sport contested

by young wizards and witches flying around on magical brooms. They try to score goals by throwing a ball through three hoops at each end of an oval stadium, while at the same time chasing a golden little winged ball, or snitch, with a mind of its own.

In real life, it’s played by coed teams comprised mostly of university students who run around with three-quarter inch PVC sticks between their legs. The snitch is a neutral volunteer dressed in tights with a

tennis ball stuffed into a sock tucked into the back of their yellow shorts.

Megan Stacey, who coordinated the tournament, said quidditch is really three sports in one, combining elements of rugby, dodgeball and capture the flag.

Seven teams of 21 players contested the first national championship. Two local teams, the SFU Marauders and the Vancouver Vipertooths, comprised of players from Vancouver, Burnaby, New Westminster and Coquitlam, ended up playing in the consolation final. The Vipertooths won that showdown, 80-30.

Stacey said the championship

tournament was a significant milestone for the sport in Canada, as teams used to compete in the United States where leagues are more established.

“This is very exciting to us,” said Stacey.Last summer, Burnaby hosted the

Quidditch Global Games, a sort of informal world cup that attracted seven teams from around the world. But bringing the first national championship back to the city was more about practicality.

“We needed great weather,” Stacey said. “That’s the number one reason that got us here. It’s hard to play quidditch in the snow.”

Quidditch creates a buzz at Swangard

Clockwise from top left: Some of the intense action at the inaugural Canadian Quidditch Championships played at Swangard Stadium on the weekend; Kristin Dostie is dressed for the occasion; A participant coifs his beard in the spirit of the occasion; An official adjusts one of the goal hoops; An SFU seeker tries to capture the snitch.

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The Burnaby Hospice Society is set to spread its wings with a new home and an expanded thrift shop.

Starting April 1, the society will be sharing brand new offices with Burnaby Family Life in the Sovereign building at the northeast corner of Kingsway and Willingdon Avenue. Built by Bosa Properties, it’s home to condos, the new Element hotel and about 6,000-square-feet of city-owned office space dubbed the Pioneer Community Resource Centre.

That space was built for city hall in exchange for bonus density in the project.

And it’s that space the society will now call home, all at below market rents to boot.

“We’re taking on an additional cost, so it’s going to be a little more costly for us,” said Bruce Kirk, executive director of the society. “However, the rate [city hall is] charging us was just something we couldn’t turn down.”

It’ll also be a far cry from its old offices located above its thrift store at 6843 Kingsway.

Kirk said it was difficult

running its programs, especially counselling sessions, out of such a constrained space when volunteers would often be unpacking thrift store donations right outside the office doors.

“It had paper thin walls, it was like walking on eggshells, talking very secretly,” Kirk said.

In contrast, their new home has soundproof rooms, additional spaces, multipurpose rooms and other common areas

to be shared with Burnaby Family Life, and a rooftop garden where the society hopes to run programs.

To top it all off, they’ve got amazing views of the North Shore mountains.

“It’s like night and day,” said Kirk, beaming on a recent visit.

Much of the society’s work as a volunteer-driven organization is spent providing emotional and practical support to people

approaching the end of their lives in about two dozen hospice beds at Burnaby Hospital and the hospice at St. Michael’s Centre.

The volunteers and small staff also provide support, friendship, and “a listening ear” to loved ones left behind through its walking groups, a spousal support group and free professional bereavement counselling, said Kirk.


WANDA CHOW/NEWSLEADERBruce Kirk, executive director of Burnaby Hospice Society, admires the new city-owned office space the organization will be sharing with Burnaby Family Life within the new Sovereign building at Kingsway and Willingdon. Along with soundproof rooms for counselling sessions, it comes with a rooftop garden where they hope to host programs.

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That vehicle was found shortly afterwards when it crashed near Canada Way and Rosewood Avenue and one suspect was arrested. He was taken to hospital to be treated for a gunshot injury. The other suspect was taken into custody without incident.

On March 20, at about 8 p.m., officers shot a man after responding to a report of a man with a gun near the 9300-block of Salish Court in the Lougheed area. He was taken to hospital for treatment.

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The society’s move of its offices has also presented an opportunity for its thrift store to expand into the second-floor space they’ve left behind. It’s a move that made sense since the store generates 75 per cent of the society’s revenues, with the rest made up of government grants and fundraising such as its annual Hike for Hospice event on May 3 (http://burnabyhospice.org/news/hike-for-hospice/).

Kirk, who previously worked as a Salvation Army officer for 20 years, is also looking forward to the “wonderful synergy” that will be created by sharing space with Burnaby Family Life which provides community social services to a wide range of ages and cultures.

He hopes the arrangement will help broaden its client base to include more youth who are at an age when they often have their first experience with death from the loss of a parent or grandparent.

“Children and youth, those are the folks that really struggle with grief and understanding of grief,” said Kirk. “Unresolved grief undermines wellness and capacity to deal with emotions.”

His work with the Salvation Army showed him how such unresolved issues can sometimes lead to addictions and mental health issues later in life.

“Prevention is always better than maintenance.”As for Burnaby Family Life, its executive

director, Michel Pouliot, said it will be moving two counselling programs to the new space—from its Norland Avenue facility and its Moving Ahead program for vulnerable immigrant populations from its McKercher Avenue space.

Pouliot noted that the new offices were designed to include soundproofing with the need for privacy in mind.

While the vacated space at the McKercher facility will be converted to a child care, the organization will be giving up the Norland offices, its last private sector commercial lease, Pouliot said.

That means all its operations will be in city-owned facilities at below market rents. And the partnership with the society will allow for cost sharing of everything from phone services to a photocopier.

“It’ll have a positive impact on both of our bottom lines.”

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VICTORIA – Why did the B.C. government suddenly slam the door on their old friend George Abbott, after spending months recruiting him to head up the B.C. Treaty Commission?

The instant media narrative, embraced by a shocked Abbott and then by NDP leader John Horgan, was that this was payback for grievances nursed by Premier Christy Clark from the 2012 B.C. Liberal leadership contest.

Done on a whim, Horgan said after a week grilling Clark and Aboriginal Relations Minister John Rustad. Clark is suddenly a sore winner, lashing out, wrecking two decades of careful and costly treaty-making.

Like many instant media narratives, this one makes no sense and is almost certainly wrong.

If Clark was resentful about the roasting she received from leadership rivals Abbott and Kevin Falcon, she had an odd way of showing it. She appointed Falcon as finance minister to drive a stake into the harmonized sales tax, and Abbott as

education minister to fashion a pre-election truce with the ever-hostile teachers’ union. Both completed their unlikely tasks and retired as heroes of the party in 2013.

Outgoing chief treaty commissioner Sophie Pierre was as dismayed as anyone at the news of Abbott’s demise. While the two were in transition meetings, Pierre learned that she was not being replaced, leaving the federal-provincial-First Nations Summit partnership of 22 years in a shambles.

Clark went further when questioned by reporters about the sudden reversal. The future of aboriginal relations in B.C. may or may not include the B.C. Treaty Commission.

“There have been some results, but four treaties in 22 years for $600 million is not enough

result,” Clark said. “We have to be able to move faster, and we have to find a way to include more First Nations in the process.”

That $600 million is mostly loans, from the federal government to First Nations to finance treaty talks. Of every $100 spent trying to honour the century-old duty to sign treaties across B.C., $80 is a loan from Ottawa, $12 is a grant from Ottawa and $8 is a grant from B.C.

The plan was for First Nations to repay their loans out of cash settlements made to them for 100-odd years of uncompensated resource extraction, which is now accepted as being contrary to British and Canadian law.

It was the blunt-spoken Pierre who first acknowledged this hasn’t worked. Some of the 50 First Nations stuck at the treaty table have borrowed too much to go on, she said last year, calling for an “exit strategy” that forgives debt.

The probability of the B.C. government making this decision without talking to the federal

paymaster is exactly zero. I’m told the province’s clumsy timing had something to do with Ottawa’s late demands.

I asked Clark if her plan to settle land claims faster was anything like the 2009 attempt by Gordon Campbell’s deputy minister Jessica McDonald to negotiate a province-wide deal declaring aboriginal title. Clark sidestepped the question, saying only that the 150 B.C. First Nations not at the treaty table need a say and a solution too.

(McDonald now faces a similar legal gridlock as the Clark-appointed CEO of BC Hydro, trying to build the Site C dam.)

Pierre, a veteran administrator from the Ktunaxa Tribal Council in the Kootenays, made a prophetic statement when her term as chief commissioner was extended three years ago.

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“In the private sector, (compensation is) market tested,” CFIB vice-president Ted Mallett said. “If wages go up too much, businesses struggle, they end up closing doors or cutting back. If wages are too low, then the business doesn’t attract the right kind of labour and it suffers as well.”

In 2010, private sector wages were still suffering from the 2008 economic downturn, which dealt a severe blow to many businesses. Wage increases were non-existent for most employees in 2009 and 2010. Meanwhile, wage increases for government employees continued ticking along. While there has been a slight reduction in annual increases from the four per cent range to around two per cent, most public sector employees are likely making about 15 per cent more than they were in 2008.

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There was a reason for this — there was more job security in the public sector; there were generous benefits; and there was (and is) a fully-indexed pension plan, which long-term employees could often start collecting from as early as 55.

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COMMENTFind ways to slow population growth

Interesting article in your March 27 issue about population growth in Metro Vancouver. I’ve been disturbed about comments that suggest over a million people are coming and there is nothing we can do about it.

While I agree we need to increase public transit (though I don’t agree increasing the sales tax is the right way to fund it), I think we should also look at ways to slow down the rapid population growth in and around our city.

As the article notes, restricting international immigration and reducing the amount of new development are two ways to help achieve this. I think we all bear some responsibility for helping the human race control its exponential population growth before we use up all the resources and destroy the environment we live in.

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Right here, right now, we have a big opportunity. In the urban areas, we need to stop relying on individual vehicles. We need to invest heavily in public transit.

The funding model in the plebiscite may be flawed, but the project is not. Ultimately, we all provide the funding, one way or

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Easter calls to mind colored eggs and baskets full of candy and toys. Many of the things used for Easter celebrations are not necessarily eco-friendly. But there are ways to embrace greener options to ensure Easter is a happy time for celebrants and the environment. Here’s how to get started.

Easter BasketsEaster baskets

overflowing with fake grass and plenty of treats are an eagerly anticipated component of Easter celebrations. However, many of the items found in a typical Easter basket — or even the basket itself — may be made of items that are damaging to the environment. Plastic Easter eggs are made from plastics that may not be biodegradable. Furthermore, they may be made using chemicals that are damaging to the environment. Plastic grass carries the same dangers. Once discarded, plastic grass also may pose risks to wildlife that can become tangled in the substance or inadvertently eat it and choke or experience intestinal blockage.

Instead of pre-packaged Easter baskets, individuals can construct their own. Look for baskets made from reusable materials, such as wicker or other wood-based materials, steering away from plastic. Instead of plastic grass, shred paper that is headed for the recycling bin.

Look for treats without excessive packaging. You can gather healthy treats and toys individually and put together in the basket. This way you can cater more to what your child enjoys

and rely less on the cheap stuff that will end up in the garbage.

Easter EggsColoring Easter eggs is a

tradition. So are the coloring kits that may be made from chemical food dyes. Instead, look to natural foods to add a festive hue to the eggs. Cranberry juice or beet juice can turn eggs pink. Red cabbage leaves or mashed blueberries can dye eggs blue. And turmeric can give eggs a yellow tint. These all-natural dyes are safe for little fingers.

All-Natural DecorationsRather than silk flowers and

plastic eggs, use the real thing in your decorating. Bring a little of the outside indoors with fresh flowers in a vase. Use twigs and ribbon to create inexpensive and green centerpieces for the holiday table.

Wrap cloth napkins in a thick blade of grass for a little festivity. Construct wreaths from pruned garden clippings and florist wire to dress up doorways.

Table SettingsAvoid disposable products

whenever possible to prevent extra items from ending up in the trash. It is easy to wash ceramic or even fine china with ease in a dishwasher.

Think about purchasing decorative spring-themed glasses that can be reused year after year. Resist the urge to use disposable bakeware and serving platters as well. While they may take a little longer to wash, you’ll be doing your part to help the planet.

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potatoes or a roast for Easter dinner. Shop locally at your nearest butcher for the meat instead of purchasing something mass-produced in a can. A local farm stand may yield plenty of fresh vegetables to accompany the main course.

Instead of store-bought desserts, think about fresh berries in a homemade pie for the perfect ending to this festive day.

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New Westminster resident Chloé Ellis will be the Conservative candidate for the new riding of New Westminster-Burnaby in the next federal election.

Ellis, 25, was born in Vancouver, raised in Port Coquitlam and has lived for the past five years in New Westminster where she owns a home.

She is employed as manager of Volume Studio Ltd., a hair salon and art gallery in Vancouver, and has previously worked as a supervisor at a Starbucks in Burnaby, according to her website biography.

After earning a diploma in business management and a bachelor’s degree in marketing management, both at Langara College, she graduated with a master’s in business administration from the University of Northern B.C.

In a press release from her campaign, Ellis is described as a “business development manager” in Vancouver.

“She actively supports the promotion and development of small businesses and works hard to ensure their success,” it said, noting she “proudly supports the New Westminster Hyack Association and actively served on the Burnaby – New Westminster EDA (electoral district association) as the financial agent.”

New Westminster-Burnaby is a new riding which will include all of New Westminster plus the Edmonds and Cariboo Hill areas of Burnaby.

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Thirteen Lower Mainland residents, including two from Burnaby, have been charged with a total of 66 drugs- and firearm-related offences after a 21-month long investigation into drug trafficking in Surrey.

In June 2013, the Surrey RCMP Drug Section started an investigation of a “loosely associated trafficking group based out of Surrey,” said Insp. Wade Lymburner at a press conference in Surrey Friday.

Undercover evidence purchases from the suspects took place between December 2013 and fall 2014.

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138 LABOURERSSTART A new career installing irri-gation for an established company with over 20 years experience! Training provided. Looking to fi ll all positions; crew leaders with com-mercial or residential experience and experienced installers to work as part of crews. Email resume to [email protected]

142 OFFICE SUPPORT/CLERKS

RATES & AUDIT CLERKWe have an opening for a Rates & Audit Clerk in our Pricing department. This position will conduct rate audits of existing billings and prepare online and telephone rates/quotes from customers. It will also provide minor customer service overfl ow support when required. In addi-tion, this position will relieve the afternoon shift for fi ve (5) to six (6) weeks a year as well as covering any sick leave.

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151 PROFESSIONALS/MANAGEMENT

Food Service Manager (NOC: 0631)

Interwest RestaurantsOperating as Wendys Restaurants

Food Service ManagerS Permanent, F/T, P/T, Shiftwork Weekends, Day, Night & EvesS 4 positions availableS $17.76/hr + benefi ts available (medical & dental)S Anticipated Start date (ASAP)S 1 to 2 years industry experienceS Minimum Education: Completion of secondary school

This position manages store op-erations including employees, fa-cilities and equipment in order to ensure that standards around people, product, cleanliness and exceptional customer service are fulfi lled.

JOB DESCRIPTION AVAILABLE AT THE RESTAURANT

How to Apply: In person, mail, or email

* 1488 Main St. North Vancouver, V7J 1C8

* 3698 Grandview Highway

Vancouver, V5M 2G9

* 5970 Kingsway Burnaby, V5J 1H1

* 1359 Cliveden Ave

Delta, V3M 6C7

[email protected]

160 TRADES, TECHNICAL

Commercial Transport Journeyman Mechanic

(Surrey Terminal)

Van-Kam Freightways Ltd.requires two (2) full-time Com-mercial Transport Journeyman Mechanics to work out of our Surrey Terminal located at 10155 Grace Road. One (1) position is an afternoon shift starting at 3:30PM and working until midnight and the other position (1) has an 11:30PM start working until 8:00AM.

Applicants should have an in-spectors ticket, a minimum of 2 years of related experience, a positive attitude and able to work in a team environment. Experi-ence in a freight fl eet environ-ment would be preferred as this is a busy facility providing service to a large fl eet of Company Owned Trucks and Trailers.

Seize this opportunity to work for one of Western Canada’s largest regional freight carriers.

For more information, call Derek,

at 604-587-9818 or 604-968-7149

Interested candidates should at-tach an updated resume and cov-er letter to:

[email protected] or fax: 604-587-9889

Van-Kam thanks you for your interest, however only those be-ing considered will be contacted.



PERSONAL SERVICES

182 FINANCIAL SERVICES

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB.

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

LARGE FUNDBorrowers Wanted

Start saving hundreds of dollars today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We don’t rely on credit, age or income.

Call Anytime1-800-639-2274 or

604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca

Need CA$H Today? Own a vehicle? Borrow up to $25,000. Snapcarcash.com 604-777-5046

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

260 ELECTRICAL

YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899

Low Cost. Same Day. Licensed. Res/Com. Small job expert. Renos Panel changes ~ 604-374-0062

281 GARDENING

GIN GARDENER - Landscaping, Garden Care, Power Raking, Trimming & Paving Stones.

20 Yrs Exp. Reasonable Rates 604-781-1953 or 604-725-5561

15% SENIORS DISCOUNT A+ Rating with BB Bureau

•Lawn Cuts/Trim •Aerating •Leaf Cleanup •Power Rake •Hedge & Shrub Trimming

•Pruning Trees •23 yrs. exp. •Insured •Free Estimates

Brad 778-552-3900

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

GUTTER & ROOF Cleaning/Power Washing since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Simon, 604-230-0627

284 HEAT, AIR, REFRIGERATION

Furnace & Air Conditioning~ Hot water tanks ~Gasfi tting/Sheet metal

604-461-0999

287 HOME IMPROVEMENTSCONCRETE FORMING,

FRAMING & SIDING.604.218.3064

A-1 CONTRACTING. Renos. Bsmt, kitchens, baths, custom cabinets, tiling, plumbing, sundecks, fencing,

reroofi ng. Dhillon 604-782-1936.


287 HOME IMPROVEMENTS

HANDYMAN CONNECTIONHANDYMAN CONNECTIONHandyman Connection - Bonded -Renovations - Installations - Repairs - 604.878.5232

Full Service Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area.1-800-573-2928

Central Creek Construction Refi nish & Sand Hardwood & New

Floors, Kitchens & Bathrooms, Build Decks, Painting & Crown Mouldings. Fencing. 28 yrs exp.

604-773-7811 / 604-432-1857 WCB [email protected]

300 LANDSCAPING

.Highland Turf

320 MOVING & STORAGE

ABE MOVING - $35/Hr. Per Person*Reliable Careful Movers. *RubbishRemoval. *24 Hours. 604-999-6020

AFFORDABLE MOVINGwww.affordablemoversbc.com

From $45/Hr1, 3, 5, 7 & 10 Ton Trucks

Licensed ~ Reliable ~ 1 to 3 MenFree Estimate/Senior DiscountResidential~Commercial~PianosLOCAL & LONG DISTANCE

604-537-4140

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

www.paintspecial.com 604.339.1989 Lower Mainland

604.996.8128 Fraser ValleyRunning this ad for 10yrs

PAINT SPECIAL3 rooms for $299

2 coats any colour(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls

Cloverdale Premium quality paint.NO PAYMENT until Job is

completed. Ask us about ourLaminate Flooring.


338 PLUMBING

BRO MARV PLUMBING Plumbing, heating, clogged drains BBB. (604)582-1598, bromarv.com

341 PRESSURE WASHING

POWER WASHINGGUTTER CLEANING

SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE Call Ian 604-724-6373

POWER WASHING since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Call Simon for prompt service. 604-230-0627

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

Roofi ng Experts. 778-230-5717Repairs/Re-Roof/New Roofs. All work Gtd. Free Est. Call Frank.

FIVE STAR ROOFINGAll kinds of re-roofi ng & repairs.

Free est. Reasonable rates.778-998-7505 or 604-961-7505

356 RUBBISH REMOVAL

JUNK REMOVAL By RECYCLE-IT!604.587.5865www.recycleitcanada.ca

372 SUNDECKS

. Aluminum patio cover, sunroom, railing and vinyl. 604-521-2688.Aluminum patio cover, sunroom, railing and vinyl. 604-521-2688 www.PatioCoverVancouver.com

374 TREE SERVICES

ABC TREE MEN Pruning, Shaping, Tree Removal & Stump Grinding. 604-521-7594 604-817-8899

PETS

477 PETSCATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866

Chihuahua pups, playful, cuddly, family raised, vet check, 1st shots, avail now. $575. 1-604-794-5844

PITTBULL pups, born Feb 24th. Blue/blue brindle. Gotti/razors edge.

$1000-$1500. 604-765-0453

WE’RE ON THE WEBwww.bcclassified.com

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

551 GARAGE SALES

GARAGE SALE, 10am-4pm.Sat & Sun Apr 4th & 5th, 7245 1st St. Burnaby. Rain or Shine.

560 MISC. FOR SALE

SAWMILLS from only $4,397 - MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.Nor-woodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT.

REAL ESTATE

627 HOMES WANTED

WE BUY HOMES BC• All Prices • All Situations •

• All Conditions •www.webuyhomesbc.com

604-657-9422

630 LOTS

SURREY: Lot for sale by owner. 9100 sf lot. 70 x 130. Ready to build new home. 12344 - 96 Ave. Surrey. Asking $375,000obo. 778-881-4717

RENTALS

706 APARTMENT/CONDO

2 or 3 BR apts - bright & lge

Central Coquitlam Co-op AND

Seniors Only Building No subsidy

Cls to transit, schools & shops

Dasl ~ 604 945 5864 [email protected]

BURNABY,

LINDEN GLEN APTSRenovated, spacious & bright

1 & 2 Bdrm units. Small pet ok. From $850/mo incl heat & HW.

Near Highgate.

604-540-2028, 778-708-6336

709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

Westwood Corporate Centre2963 Glen Drive

~ 4 story offi ce building ~ In the heart of Coquitlam Centre surrounded by residential high rises, commercial business &

Coquitlam shopping mall. 700sf-5000sf large offi ce space

Additional info......604-944-2963

711 CO-OP RENTALS

BURNABYWHATTLEKAINUM -

HOUSINGCO-OP ORIENTATION

Do you want to live in the security of a

family community?

Woodland surroundings, on Forest Grove Drive. Good location, close to schools, SFU and Lougheed Mall. No subsidies available. $10 appli-cation fee. Maximum housing charges; 2 bdrms $935/mo. 3 bdrms. $1035/mo. & 4 bdrms. $1141/mo. Shares $2500.

NO SUBSIDIES AVAILABLEOrientation:

Sunday, April 1,1:30 p.m. at

51A-8740 Forest Grove Dr.Phone 604-420-2442

✓CHECK CLASSIFIEDSbcclassified.com 604-575-5555

RENTALS

736 HOMES FOR RENT

SOUTH SURREYEXECUTIVE

Fully Furnished & Equipped

Short Term orLong term!Hotel Living

Like New Townhouse. Only 3 years old. Immaculate Deluxe, 2 bdrm. + Rec. Room/Offi ce + 2 Full Bath T/House. Flr. to ceiling storage + storage rm. in garage. 6 s/s appli. d/w, w/d, Garburator. Crown Mouldings, 9ft. ceilings, H/W laminate fl ooring and slate tile. Gas F/P & Alarm. 1 car garage parking. Covered patio lower & outdoor patio upper. Amenities room incls. full gym, outdoor hot tub & pool. Walk to Morgan Heights shopping.NO Smoking inside & NO Pets!

$2050/mo. or negotiableAvailable NOW or April 15.

604.488.9161

751 SUITES, UPPER

Burnaby 2 bdrm w/view. Very clean, nr Metrotown, NS/NP. Ldry incl. $1100/mo + 2/3 utils. 604-430-8144

752 TOWNHOUSES

PITT MEADOWS: 2 - 3 bdrm co-op T/H $1108/mo - $1211/mo. Shares req’d. Close to WCE, schools & shopping. No subsidy available. 19225 119th Ave. For more info & to book an appt. call 604-465-1938

TRANSPORTATION

845 SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

TRANSPORTATION

845 SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

#1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL

ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME

604.683.2200

MARINE

912 BOATS

.wwwone4yacht.com 604-669-2248

CORRECTION:

NOTICE OF SALEWAREHOUSE LIEN ACT

TAKE NOTICE; Adison Michael Norman is indebted to Horizon Towing for a 1993 Mitsubishi De-lica station wagon, 212,824 kms, VIN P35W0405340, for the sum of $2030. The above mentioned vehicle will be sold April 17, 2015at 10am at # 9 - 816 Boyd St., New Westminster, BC, V3M 6N1

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Prices effective: April 1st to 6th, 2015 *While Quantities Last

8/$1.00Small Oranges

with any purchase *Reg Price 3/$1.00

Valid with coupon at Any Kin’s Farm Market location

Valid April 1st to April 6th, 2015Limit One Per Family - While Quantities Last - 5522

Fresh & Healthy

Green Kale

3/$4.00California Grown

Sweet & Juicy (2 boxes)

1lb Box Strawberries

2/$4.00California Grown

Nutritious & Tasty

5lb Bag Yukon Gold Potatoes

$1.99/eaLocally Grown

Super healthy & Convenient

Sweet Kale Salad Kit 2/$5.00

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Fresh & Nutritious

Tomatoes On Vine$1.29/lb

California Grown

FREE RECIPE BOX

this EASTER with KIN’S!

Stay healthy

Feed your inner BUNNY

EASTER brunch Chicken ASPARAGUS Quiche

INGREDIENTS:1 9” pie crust¼ cup butter, cubed1 bunch fresh asparagus, chopped1 medium onion, chopped1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms1 cup cooked chicken breast, chopped3 eggs, lightly beaten2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese1/4 cup minced fresh parsley¼ tsp oreganoSalt and pepper

DIRECTIONS: 1. In a large skillet, sauté the asparagus, onion and mushrooms in butter. In a large bowl, combine the eggs, cheese, parsley, and oregano. Season the egg mixture with salt and pepper and then stir in the asparagus mixture and cooked chicken breast. Mix together until everything is well combined. 2. Pour the mixture into crust and bake at 375° for 25-30 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.

with purchase of $20 or more Valid with coupon at any Kin’s Farm Market locationValid April 1st to April 6th, 2015Limit One Per Family - While Quantities Last - 5523

ORGANIC

Sweet & Juicy

Local produce such as Long English Cucumbers, Mini Cucumbers, and more are now available in store.

Tasty & Healthy

Organic Rainbow Carrots

PERFECT FOR EASTER!

Royal City Centre116 - 610 6th StreetAcross from Shoppers 604.520.9923Visit website for store hours

Lougheed Town Centre206 - 9855 Austin RdBeside Purdy’s604.420.0788Visit website for store hours

Marine Way Market200-7515 Market CrossingBurnaby, Beside PriceSmart604.432.6199OPEN 9 am to 8 pm

For full Easter Holiday hours visit our website!

Feed your innerFeed your innerFeed your inner EASTER

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