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Q2Q bridge 2 to 3 years awayGrant [email protected]

The much-anticipated Quayside to Queensborough (Q2Q) pedestrian bridge is about two to three years away from being built.

A report to New Westminster council Monday estimated that’s how long it would take to complete the regulatory, design and construction phases of the project.

Q2Q has been held up because the city is looking for more funding to pay for its preferred bridge option.

The city has until 2017 to use $6.2 million in development assistance compensation funds for the bridge.

That’s enough to pay for a low-level bridge connected to the existing Southern Railway of B.C. (SRY) bridge. But public consultation in 2013 prompted city council to opt for a separate drawbridge estimated to cost $10.5 million.

The city is looking to senior governments and other sources to make up the difference.

NWSS only school in country with two players signing NCAA Div. I offersGrant [email protected]

“Excuse me,” says Hyacks football coach Farhan Lalji breaking away from talking to two of his premier protégés as he spots a big boy he doesn’t know walking the halls of New Westminster secondary.

The players, Harper Sherman and Matt Seymour, chuckle because they realize Lalji can’t resist mining

for the next possible gridiron gem for his team.

Gems like them.Sherman and Seymour were the

only two Class of 2015 grads from British Columbia to officially put pen to NCAA Division I scholarship letters of intent on the first official signing day Wednesday. They inked the deals in front of media cameras at the BC Sports Hall of Fame. In fact, NWSS is the only school in the

country to have two players getting scholarships.

“Really cool,” says Seymour about being part of such a dynamic

duo.Even his coach is

impressed.“It’s a big deal,”

admits Lalji of what the signings mean to the Hyack program.

Sherman is a six-foot-four offensive lineman with several offers from PAC-12 schools, one of the big conferences in the United States.

He eventually chose the University of Arizona Wildcats. He made that choice back in August. Canadian high school prospect rankings had him consistently in the top three or four for the past year.

Seymour is a shifty receiver/cornerback who was persistent in his push to get a Division I scholarship as he rose the national rankings to No. 15. Last month, he accepted a scholarship to play for the University of Ohio Bobcats. It’s not as high a level as PAC-12, but it’s still a Division I school.

Hyacks make scholarship splash

Grant GranGer/newsLeaderharper sherman and matt seymour of the new westminster hyacks have secured ncaa division i scholarships to play football next season, the only school to have two recruits to that level from the class of 2015.

Farhan Lalji, coach if you take care of the pro-gram, the program will take care of you.

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PUBLIC ART CALL FOR PROPOSALS - GATEWAY TO DOWNTOWNNEW WESTMINSTERThe City of New Westminster is seeking submissions from qualifi ed artists with public art experience to propose an installation on the median along Columbia Street in downtown New Westminster. The call for proposals seeks work that celebrates and acts as a visual gateway marker into downtown New Westminster.

The installation should be non-interactive and appreciated from a visual distance such as driving, transit, Skytrain and pedestrian traffi c from across the street. The call seeks work that is positive, celebrates downtown New Westminster and is refl ective of the heritage, growth and development of the City.

The successful artist or artist team will be responsible for the creation, fabrication and installation of the art and will work with the City of New Westminster’s Public Art Advisory Committee. This opportunity is funded in part by the former New Westminster Community Development Society and the City of New Westminster. The submission deadline is March 6, 2015.

For more information, please visit www.newwestcity.ca.

PLAY AND LEARNParents can learn to have more fun with their kids at a special Play and Learn session at the New Westminster Public Library on Tuesday, February 10th from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. Professionals will introduce games, activities and books that are suitable for children in Kindergarten and Grade One.

Presented by MOSAIC and co-sponsored by the Library, the session is of particular interest to newcomers to Canada. Although aimed at parents, children are welcome to attend. Please bring your Permanent Resident card when coming to the workshop. Bus tickets are available upon request from MOSAIC.

Register at the library, 604-527-4667 or contact MOSAIC, Jackie Hong, 778-558-9011, [email protected]; or Jieni He, 778-386-8311, [email protected]. When registering, please include the number and ages of any children who are attending.

YOU ARE INVITED TO LOVE OUR CITY!What is the future of New Westminster? We want to know what you love about your neighbourhood and how you think it and the city should grow. Share your “lovely” ideas at the St. Valentine’s Day workshop and we will present what we heard at the follow-up open house.

Our guest speaker, award-winning author and urban experimentalist Charles Montgomery, will be sharing his “Happy City” ideas with us at the workshop.

Neighbourhood Visioning Workshop

Date: Saturday, February 14Time: 9:00 am to 3:00 pmPlace: Anvil Centre, 777 Columbia Street

Open House: What We Heard

Date: Saturday, February 28Time: 10:00 am to 2:00 pmPlace: Anvil Centre, 777 Columbia Street


Are you interested in attending the workshop on Saturday, February 14?

The event is free, but registration is required:Eventbrite: loveourcityworkshop.eventbrite.caPhone: 604-527-4532 Email: [email protected]

These events will provide input into the Offi cial Community Plan (OCP) review. The OCP is the policy document that sets out the vision, goals and objectives for the future of New Westminster. The OCP will contain policies on housing, parks & open space, arts & culture, heritage, energy, utility services, transportation, well-being, hazards, economy and environment.

Check out our webpage for more information: www.newwestycity.ca/ourcity

FAMILY DAYCelebrate Family Day in New Westminster!

On Monday, February 9th, 2015 from 11:00am - 3:00pm the City of New Westminster will be hosting FREE activities, arts and crafts, and entertainment at three sites downtown.

Enjoy arts and culture at the Westminster Savings Family Fun Zone in Anvil Centre. Explore and educate at the Fraser River Discovery Centre and check out food and leisure at the River Market.

For more information, and a detailed schedule, please visit the event calendar at www.newwestcity.ca or contact Michelle Dean at 604-515-3827.

GRADE 5 GET ACTIVE AND GRADE 6 STAY ACTIVE PROGRAMThe application date for both the Grade 5 GET ACTIVE program and the Grade 6 STAY ACTIVE program has been extended. Application forms for these programs are available at Centennial Community Centre, Moody Park Arena, Queen’s Park Arenex, Queensborough Community Centre, or the Canada Games Pool. Applying for these FREE programs requires either school verifi cation or a birth certifi cate and proof of New Westminster residency. Both programs will end September 7, 2015.

QUEENSBOROUGH RESIDENTS’ ASSOCIATION MEETINGTuesday, February 107:00 pmQueensborough Community Centre

Curious about your community? Come out and get involved!

Find news about upcoming meetings, city events and electronic copies of the Queensborough Life and Times at qbresidents.wordpress.com. Please direct any questions or concerns to [email protected].

NUTRITION TOURWednesday, February 181:30 - 2:30 Sapperton Save-On-Foods, 270 E. Columbia Street

Start the New Year off with a focus on healthy eating! New Westminster Parks, Culture and Recreation in partnership with Save-On-Foods is off ering a FREE Nutrition Tour for adults at the Save On Foods store in Sapperton. Join the Save-On-Foods dietitians for a free store tour to learn more about healthy eating and nutrition focused shopping. The tour includes a nutrition handbook fi lled with information and recipes. Registration is required for this tour - please call or visit Centennial Community Centre - 604-777-5100 to reserve your spot.

The Save on Foods Pharmacy will also be hosting a ‘Healthy Heart’ clinic the same day from 12:30 - 4:30 pm (last appointment at 4:15 pm). Pre-book by calling the store directly or drop-in before or after your tour for a 15 minute appointment to measure your blood pressure, HDL/Cholesterol and talk about healthy lifestyle tips.

Both events are free. Participation in the tour is by registration only.

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They will bring the number of Hyacks Lalji has helped place in Division I to five since he restarted the program 12 years ago. The others are tight end Tyler Digby (Robert Morris University, Pittsburgh) lineman Nasser Jamal (Louisiana-Lafayette) and receiver Marc Moore (Saginaw Valley State). Lalji estimates 30 of his Hyacks have graduated to playing post-secondary pigskin on both sides of the border.

Lalji says he tells his players if they’re good enough and they work hard enough they will be rewarded.

“If you take care of the program, the program will take care of you,” Lalji tells them.

Sherman learned that early on. “If we put in the effort then he puts in the effort for us.”

Lalji preaches SHARP, which stands for selflessness, hard work, accountability, respect and passion.

It works. While they have yet to win a

provincial title, the Hyacks have been consistently one of the top football programs in B.C.

Lalji says two other Class of 2015 players, receiver Dylan Musgrave and linebacker/defensive end Hakan Williams,

have had offers to play for Canadian schools and will be visiting their top choices before making a final decision.

“We take a lot of pride in our ability to

prepare kids and promote kids,” says Lalji. “I’ve learned in the past from mistakes to only promote high character kids. If they aren’t they won’t last at those schools and

that will come back and hurt you and embarrass you. These kids (Sherman and Seymour) will not do that.”

Lalji says when it came to Sherman and Seymour his job was easy because they were special players who worked hard and were well raised.

“Ninety per cent of the time is spent on the more challenging players. Promoting [Sherman and Seymour], that stuff’s fun,” says Lalji.

Lalji takes pride in the program being inclusive, just like New Westminster. He says the program devotes a lot of time on the experience it can provide.

“It shows them if they put in the work they’ll get rewarded. You’ll get something out of it, a scholarship or life lessons that last forever,” says Lalji.

It’s an environment Seymour thrived in. He tried other sports but he fell in love with football.

“For me it was the sport. I found my home. I enjoyed every part of it. The relationships that I have I’ll have for the rest of my life,” says Seymour.

Sherman and Seymour are moving on while Lalji—in between his gigs covering the Super Bowl, the Canucks

and the Lions as a broadcaster for TSN—always has his eye out for future potential talent. Even while he’s walking the halls at NWSS.

FARHAN LALJI/CONTRIBUTEDMatthew Seymour (left) and Harper Sherman sign their paperwork under the bright media lights on Wednesday at the B.C. Sports Hall of Fame in Vancouver.

Initial survey work has been done on the project which will connect to local and regional bicycle, pedestrian and greenway networks on both sides of the river. That work has already determined the bridge would support a police car or ambulance, providing an alternate route to Royal Columbian Hospital if there’s a blockage on the Queensborough Bridge, said the report.

The city is also talking to SRY to come up with a memorandum of understanding on the construction process and railway staff operating the bridge.

The city—in consultation with SRY, Port Metro Vancouver, and tug and barge operators—has identified a bridge alignment that works best for all of them.

PARKADE DEMO UPDATEAnother report to council estimated demolition of the western

half of the Front Street Parkade and rehabilitation of the remaining structure will take six to nine months.

Tenders are to be called this month to start tearing down the oldest portion of the parkade in March or April. The cost is estimated at $3.85 million. The report said funding would come from off-street parking reserves and debt financing to be repaid through annual parking revenues.

A $200,000 mural for the east end of the remaining structure will be done in conjunction with the rehabilitation.

Construction of the Front Street Mews to brighten up the daylighted portion of the street after the parkade comes down won’t go to tender until early 2016. The estimated cost is $2 million.

The whole project is anticipated to be finished by mid-2016.

Once the Front Street Parkade has been removed, the city plans to convert the streetscape to a more pedestrian-friendly mews.

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What is the future of New Westminster? We want to know what you love about your neighbourhood and how you think it and the city should grow. Share your “lovely” ideas at the St. Valentine’s Day LOVE OUR CITY Neighbourhood Visioning Workshop!


These events will provide input into the Official Community Plan (OCP) review. The OCP is the policy document that sets out the vision, goals and objectives for the future of New Westminster.

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City laying down fibre optic infrastructure to attract knowledge-based businessGrant [email protected]

The need for speed in the 21st century is insatiable and the City of New Westminster is building the roadways to satisfy the hunger.

Businesses and residents want speed for their Internet connections, so the city is building the infrastructure to allow data to fly around at ultra-high speed.

By building data freeways New West hopes to make up for the city’s loss of heavy industry in recent years by attracting knowledge-based companies.

As part of its Intelligent City initiative, New Westminster has been including fibre optic conduits to key areas of the city.

Places where there are lots of businesses and people.

Up until now the talk has been conceptual, said Mayor Jonathan Coté.

“Now we’re coming down to something in the ground and tangible,” said Coté. “It is an important part of our economic development plan. This is New Westminster’s opportunity to reposition itself to continue to be a player in Metro Vancouver’s economy.”

Early on the city has been concentrating on Downtown, Uptown and Sapperton. Further down the road the plan is to connect Queensborough and 12th Street.

Much of what has been put into the ground has been done in conjunction with other infrastructure work such as watermain replacement to minimize the costs.

Telecom companies and Internet service providers will be able to hook up their equipment to the infrastructure to give businesses the high-speed connection they crave.

“It is absolutely essential to attract business,” said Coté.

Telecoms and Internet providers will lease access to the fibre optic lines from the city so they can provide high-speed service to business clients and potentially residential as well.

The city believes the leasing revenue will pay off the installation costs within a few years. After that it will generate non-tax dollars for the city’s coffers.

Coté added there are many examples around the world and locally of how opening up the fibre optic access helps the economy of a city. New Westminster’s compact nature

and density will be advantageous to getting the system going to attract knowledge-based business.

The network is part of the Intelligent City campaign New West initiated three years ago. A task force was created to implement a plan to wire New West for the 21st century. Task force chair Coun. Bill Harper said Riverside, Calif., is an example of a city aiming for a paperless education system from kindergarten to university.

Harper said laying the infrastructure is doable within five years because that’s all it took for Stratford, Ont., to do it.

He noted Royal Columbian Hospital, Douglas College, the Justice Institute of B.C. and the school district have been partners in the enterprise.

Fibre optic technology has been around for more than two decades. But the infrastructure

costs for providers is prohibitive. Trenching costs $300 a metre.

“We don’t want Internet service providers to come in and dig up the road,” said Alvin Chok, the chief information officer for Intelligent City.

Where the city can’t piggyback it with other infrastructure maintenance already being carried out, the city is seeking to install it either above ground or just a few feet below.

Roel Coert is a telecom engineer who specializes in fibre optics and worked setting up similar systems in Rotterdam, Amsterdam and locally in Coquitlam. He helped the task force put together the business plan.

“[Telecoms and Internet service providers] are lined up waiting for me to give them a call for the GO signal,” said Coert.

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A lengthy trial which began Monday will provide a window into what will likely be one of the top issues in Canada this year—homegrown terrorism.

John Nuttall and Amanda Korody, who lived in Surrey, are charged with making or possessing an explosive device, conspiracy to commit an indictable offence and knowingly facilitating terrorist activity.

The charges relate to homemade pressure-cooker bombs planted outside the B.C. Legislature on July 1, 2013. They were to go off and kill or injure people celebrating Canada Day.

The lengthy trial is occurring at the same time as a trial in Ontario is getting underway. That involves two men who planned to damage a railway bridge as a Via Rail passenger train was passing by. According to prosecutors, they wanted there to be significant casualties from the destruction. Court in Toronto was told they were motivated by Muslim extremism.

Nuttall and Korody were apparently also motivated by recently converting to the Islamic

faith. However, Nuttall’s mother said outside court on Monday that the pair were incapable of committing any terrorist acts.

Their guilt or innocence will be determined by the jury.

On Friday, the federal government announced it would bring in legislation to give the Canadian Security Intelligence Service more power to monitor Canadian residents whom it believes may be susceptible to influence from groups like ISIS or Al-Qaeda.

The proposed new powers are already proving controversial, with a number of civil liberties groups speaking against allowing the agency more power without more outside oversight.

The tragic incidents of last fall, in particular the running down of Warrant Officer Patrice

Vincent in Quebec, had links to the radical view of Islam being trumpeted by ISIS, and brought homegrown terrorism into sharp focus for many Canadians. The attacks on Cpl. Nathan Cirillo and on Parliament may have been the act of a mentally ill man, but ISIS was quick to praise them and call for more attacks on Canadians.

The incidents which are now subjects of the two trials, had not brought the issue to the forefront, likely because neither of them was successful.

The federal government is also under some pressure in Parliament over the role played by Canadian troops in Iraq, but to most Canadians, the parliamentary debates are merely splitting hairs.

They recognize quite instinctively that there are people who do not like the way of life we have in Canada. When they find out that some of them are Canadian citizens who have grown up here, but would now rather be in Syria or Iraq killing civilians and taking part in horrible brutalities, they are quite

ready to give the government the benefit of the doubt.

As this is an election year, this topic will likely be top of mind for most of 2015. The two trials and the ongoing brutality of ISIS ensure that the issue will stay on the front burner.

Canadians need to be aware that, in an era where it is just as easy to send a message to someone on the other side of the world as it is to speak to someone in the next room, there are some young people who are at risk of being caught up in an inexplicable enthusiasm for terrorism.

This issue will be with us for some time. It has nothing to do with the election, but politicians will bring it into the equation. However, it does have a great deal to do with our way of life, with the actions our military are called to undertake and with the peace and stability that we in Canada cherish – and far too often take for granted.

Frank Bucholtz is the editor of the Langley Times.

Homegrown terrorism on front burner

It comes as no surprise to penny-pinching drivers that tolling the Port Mann Bridge while leaving other Fraser River crossing options free would result in a wholesale desertion of the new bridge.

While it seems illogical to drive well out of your way to save $3 a trip, for most people, that’s a hefty chunk of cash on a monthly basis. In fact, thousands who do cross aren’t even paying the toll, racking up hundreds or thousands of dollars in debt, and forcing ICBC to be a sort of toll nanny.

Short of moving closer to work to avoid bridge tolls, commuters will simply opt for other routes. Taking the aging Pattullo, for instance.

Now the Port Mann’s operator, TI Corp., is considering a loyalty program to boost bridge traffic, but that’s just a Band-Aid effort.

Meantime, New Westminster Mayor Jonathan Coté has proposed to reduce the toll at the Port Mann and charge the same, lower amount at the Pattullo Bridge as well, even though work has not yet begun on its $1-billion replacement.

“There would be less vehicles diverting off the highway network to the Pattullo Bridge and onto roads not designed for that purpose and you’d have more revenue generated and an ability to have a lower toll on the Port Mann Bridge,” Coté said.

He said that would bring a net benefit while still recognizing that money needs to be generated to support both crossings.

“Having a toll bridge and a free alternative three kilometres down the road is not very efficient from a transportation point of view.”

Tolling the Port Mann and not the Pattullo may make sense from a funding point of view.

But it makes no sense from a traffic management perspective.

It’s time the planners looked at the big picture and put traffic management first. Because as it stands today, everyone loses.

—with files from Tri-City News

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Pamela Findling was one of many New Westminster residents inspired by a particularly glorious sunrise late last month who posted their photos to Twitter. This one was taken from her condo in Downtown New West, looking down river.“In the middle of me rushing around to get ready in the morning,” she says, “my son stopped me and said ‘Whoa! Look at the view.’ Definitely worth pausing to enjoy.’

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COMMENTReligious nonsenseRe: Ministers object to sexual diversity policy (NewsLeader, Jan. 30)

I was put off to read that two ministers showed up at a recent school board meeting to voice opposition to the inclusion of language meant to protect gay students from bullying.

Apparently Grant Hill, an associate pastor at Olivet Baptist Church, was irked because the school board didn’t “leave room for respectful disagreement.”

There is no room for disagreement as either you are against kids being bullied or you are in favour of one group of youngsters being bullied just because they don’t fit into your outdated and dangerous morality beliefs.

I support the New West school board in attempting to protect gay students from abuse by bullies as all bullying is wrong.

Logic and reason guide me, not an ancient text that says that the earth is flat and that physical or mental problems

are the result of demons and/or possible sins of the parents.

In science I trust, which has shown that being gay isn’t a choice, people are born that way. Fortunately we live in a society that doesn’t allow religion into the public school system. But I’m sorry that we also live in a society that allows for such religious nonsense as both Mr. Hill and Mr. Dirks have peddled.

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I have yet to see any police, either the New West police or the new commercial vehicle enforcement unit that recently was announced in New West monitor this route.

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It will focus on the benefits pedestrian-friendly reflective products can provide because ICBC statistics show 60.2 per cent (80-of-133) of pedestrian fatalities in the Lower Mainland between 2009 and 2013 were among people over 50 years old. And Transport Canada stats show 60 per cent of all pedestrian fatalities happen between dusk and dawn.

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Metro Vancouver mayors formally kicked off their referendum information campaign in support of a new 0.5 per cent sales tax Monday, saying it’s critical to the future of the region to improve transit and transportation.

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Station where they highlighted the broad expansion of transit service that would come under their plan, while emphasizing that a No vote will leave residents increasingly stuck in traffic.

Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson pitched the tax as a minimal cost – 35 cents a day per household – to deliver key upgrades ranging from a light rail network in Surrey, to a subway along Broadway, more SeaBus service and 11

new B-Line express bus routes.

“Our constituents have told us to fix the transit and transportation problems plaguing our growing communities,” said Port Coquitlam Mayor Greg Moore. “Wasted time sitting in traffic jams, pass-ups by full buses or having no buses at all costs everyone.”

Surrey Mayor Linda Hepner said congestion now costs the economy $1 billion a year and that will rise to $2 billion without the promised improvements.

Mayors are promising to bring their campaign experience in town hall meetings and on social media to hammer home the message.

Hepner said environmentalists, business leaders and students all “get” the need for the transit expansion but said she believes more work is needed to convince

seniors in particular.“I’m not sure if they

actually understand that it means more HandyDart service as well as more bus service,” she said.

Better bus service – a 25 per cent increase is promised to happen relatively quickly after a Yes vote – would mean much more of the region’s residents will live close to a frequent service route, with buses guaranteed at least every 15 minutes all day.

Surrey stands to gain from the light rail lines that would connect Guildford and Newton to City Centre and run southeast down Fraser Highway to Langley City.

“By the time light rail is finished, 200,000 of our residents will be within walking distance of rail,” Hepner said. “That will be significant in removing folks from their vehicles.”

But she also said people who drive

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There was little mention of TransLink at the launch – No campaigners have sought to raise the spectre of more money going to what they claim is a wasteful transportation authority. Hepner said independent audits will ensure the money raised from the 0.5 per cent congestion improvement tax would only go to the projects identified by the mayors’ plan.

She said she’ll urge voters to “think in the broadest way possible of what’s in the best interests of the region” and not focus solely on anger with TransLink.

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Jeep is pushing Renegade as a vehicle with genuine off-road warrior capabili-ties. A Trailhawk 4x4 edition comes with additional ride height, skid plates plus front and rear tow hooks. Unique front/rear fascias improve both approach and departure angle capability and it comes with 17-inch wheels with more aggressive tires. Trailhawk is designed to provide up to 482 mm of water fording capability and it comes with a Jeep Selec-Terrain system that includes a rock mode, Active Drive Low (with 20:1 crawl ratio) and Hill-descent Control.To prove prowess, Jeep included a three-hour stop at Hollister Hills SVRA, an off-road and dirt-biking Mecca about a hour from San Jose, in the drive route. The serious Jeep side of Renegade quickly became apparent as it tackled an arduous obstacle course and a steep hill climbing trail with ease. A short wheelbase makes it highly manoeuvrable in tricky situations and it’s aided by a

fully independent suspension with up to 205 mm (8.1 inches) of wheel articulation. Jeep’s fully automated off-road drive system is also second-to-none.Almost all of the driving tour was in a Renegade equipped with the 2.4-litre (180-horsepower) engine/automatic combination, which will probably be the most popular pairing. The steering is on the light side and is quicker acting than I’m used to in a Jeep. This high-revving engine is also a more refined and quieter power provider than in Wrangler. Impressively slick in operation, the nine-speed speed automatic is certainly setup for best fuel economy, with four overdrive gears.The turbocharged 1.4-litre (160-horsepower) base engine offers surprising oomph and seemed to make Renegade a bit quicker off the line. The 6-speed manual

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the look of the Z06 is different and functional. As Juechter explains, “you get the wider body work, you get the custom quarter air inlet duck with fifty percent more air flow.” He went on to say “that’s the main secret with this car, you’ve got a lot of energy going in, how do you get that thermal energy out? So you’ve got bigger coolers ev-erywhere, more flow, the aerodynam-ics are much more intense”. So all the parts that make the Z06 and Z07 more menacing, from the wider body to the additional spoilers and air intakes are functional.DriveIt is understood that a Z06 Corvette should be fast but this new model is also very precise and rewards even the average driver with a level of confidence and ability to go fast, that defies belief. Driving both the Z06 with a manual or the new 8-speed automatic is a jolt of adrenaline that should be bottled and sold. The howl from the 650hp 6.2L supercharged V8 is a sweet sound from inside the car and even more threatening outside the car. The traction is uncanny and the cornering grip unshaken due to massive Michelin tires and race ready

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Pay parking at hospitals under fireFraser board chair says get used to itJeff NagelBlack Press

Fraser Health is defending its policy of charging for pay parking at most of the region’s hospitals to generate additional revenue.

The policy – long denounced by hospital users as a heartless cash grab – came under fire again at a Jan. 29 meeting of Fraser’s board of directors in South Surrey.

Langley Township resident Harold Nagy demanded to know why Delta and Mission don’t have “this B.S. about pay parking” while patients and visitors must pay at other hospitals.

Delta and Mission are the only two municipalities that have bylaws that prohibit pay parking at hospitals.

“They should all be free,” Nagy said, adding the charges make some patients worry they’ll run out of time and be fined.

“It’s a place of necessity when you go there. It’s not like going

out for supper.” About a third of the $8

million money from pay parking goes to maintain the lots and the rest goes into the authority’s budget for patient care.

“Personally, I wish it could be consistent,” Fraser Health board chair Karen Matty told Black Press. “But we do not write bylaws in the various communities.”

The Canadian Medical Association Journal once likened pay parking to an unfair user fee that can add stress for patients and disrupt their care if they have to go out and feed a meter.

Fraser provides free parking passes for renal dialysis patients and grants other financial hardship parking permits on a case-by-case basis.

For everyone else, Matty

predicts hospital pay parking is here to stay.

“Having to pay for parking is something that people need to get their head around,” she said.

“I don’t want to pay for parking. But parking seems to be becoming a premium here in B.C., especially the Lower Mainland. And I think we are all getting used to that fact.”

Part of the rationale for pay parking is it spurs stall rotation, so some spaces are available when patients and visitors need them and aren’t hogged all day by users from surrounding businesses.

Parking costs average $3.50 an hour at most hospitals in the Fraser region, although that starts at $4.25 at Burnaby, Royal Columbian and Surrey Memorial hospitals, while hourly rates are lower in the eastern Fraser Valley – $2.50 in Abbotsford, $1.75 in Chilliwack and free in Hope.

White Rock Mayor Wayne Baldwin said he can’t recall his council ever being asked to outlaw pay parking at Peace Arch Hospital.

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Karen Matty, FHA board chair ...Parking seems to be be-coming a premium here in B.C., especially the Lower Mainland. And I think we are all getting used to that fact.

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CONTACT INFORMATIONCrossroads Inlet Center HospiceHospice Programs 604-949-2270Hospice Volunteers 604-949-2271

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Tuesday - Saturday 9:30 am - 4:30 pmThrifty Thursdays 9:30 am - 7:00 pm

Super Savings Saturday - Jan 3, 2015Donations accepted during

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A Store with a Mission The Crossroads Hospice Society thrift store continues to provide an important source of support for the society’s work. The thrift store’s success builds on a unique and satisfying community-oriented operational model of social enterprise.

Crossroads aims to provide compassionate support for patients and their families who are affected by the end-of-life experience. One of the many hard parts about losing someone you love is how to man-age what they’ve left behind. The thrift store helps make these decisions a little easier.

Money generated by Crossroads thrift store sales goes directly to our 10-bed hospice at Inlet Centre in Port Moody. The revenue supports grieving families, provides comfort measures in the hospice and trains our visiting volunteers. We use it to educate our community about hospice care and its benefits.

The Crossroads thrift store also works collectively with other hospice thrift stores to raise awareness about hospice services. Not everyone knows about hospice and the option it provides. For many, the thrift store is the front door to learning about hospice services; for others who have lost a loved one in hospice, it can provide a meaningful volunteer experience.

The Crossroads thrift store success would not be possible without volunteers. Close to 80 volunteers bring their time, passion and hard work to our storefront. Volunteering is invaluable for the store operation and Crossroads extends its heartfelt thanks. And we appreciate employers who donate funds in proportion to the volunteer contributions of their former staff.

All are welcome to visit the store at 2780 Barnet Highway in Coquitlam so please drop by.

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The Keith Richards One Women Show: Suitcase in Point Theatre presents their rock n’ roll play about Rolling Stones fan Mona who is obsessed with Keith Richards. Performed by Deanna Jones, Mona’s ‘trip’ through Richards’ life from boyhood to drug-bust (Toronto 1977) includes run-ins with Mick Jagger, Anita Pallenberg, Gram Parsons and a giant tongue. A live rock score, played by Kevin Richardson, invokes the world of the Stones and, in particular, the raw sounds of Keith. When: Feb. 4-7, 8 p.m. Where: Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 6450 Deer Lake Ave., Burnaby. Tickets: $15 to $35, at 604-205-3000.

Royal City Farmers Market Association: A n n u a l g e n e r a l meeting featuring g u e s t s p e a k e r s historian Archie Miller, educator Shannon King from the FRDC, and farmer and RCFM vendor Ken Knechtel, on the theme of “Past, Present, and Future of the Fraser River’s Role in Agriculture.” Light refreshments will be served and members of the public are encouraged to attend. A membership fee of $10 will be collected at the time of registration. Nominees for the board must be declared no later than Feb. 6 to [email protected]. When: Tuesday, Feb. 10, 6:30 to 9 p.m. Where: Fraser River Discovery Centre, 788 Quayside Drive, New Westminster. Info: www.rcfm.ca

Play and Learn: Parents can learn to have more fun with their kids as professionals introduce games , ac t iv i t ies and books that are suitable for children in kindergarten and Grade 1. Presented by MOSAIC and co-sponsored by the Library, the session is of particular interest to newcomers to Canada. Although aimed at parents, children are welcome to attend. Bring your Permanent Resident card to the workshop. When: Tuesday, Feb. 10, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Where: New Westminster Public Library, 716 6th Ave. Register: At the library, 604-527-4667 or

MOSAIC, Jackie Hong, 778-558-9011, [email protected]; or Jieni He, 778-386-8311, [email protected].

Burnaby Historical Society: Guest speaker Terry Rea talks about the post-war period when Vancouver and the Lower Mainland was a known for its factories, mills and f o u n d r i e s . C o m e listen to a man who worked his whole life in an industry which is non existent in our area today. Everyone is welcome to this free event. When: Wednesday, Feb. 11, 7:30 p.m. Where: Carousel Pavil ion, B u r n a b y V i l l a g e Museum, 6501 Deer Lake Ave., Burnaby.

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: Telling Our Stories: Launch o f d o c u m e n t a r y, Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: Telling Our Stories, which provides a glimpse into the realities faced by several grandparent-led families from across B.C. A growing demographic , too often they face, poverty, isolation, discrimination, loss and trauma without access to the resources and inclusion most of us can take for granted. When: Wednesday, Feb. 11, 1:30 p.m. Where: To m m y D o u g l a s Library, 7311 Kingsway, Burnaby.

Go Back for Murder: The Vagabond Players p r e s e n t A g a t h a Christie’s Go Back for Murder, directed by Jacqollyne Keath. Convicted for poisoning her husband during the 1950s, Caroline Crale dies in jail, but leaves a letter expressing h e r i n n o c e n c e . Fifteen years later, her daughter, Carla, receives the letter and persuades those present on the day of her father’s death to return to the scene of the crime. When: Jan. 29 – Feb. 21, Thursday to Saturday - 8 p.m., Sunday matinees - 2 p.m. Where: Bernie Legge Theatre, Queen’s Park, New Westminster. Tickets: $15, Seniors/Yo u t h $ 1 3 , $ 1 0 previews Jan. 29 and 30. Reservations: 604-521-0412 or [email protected].

The Addams Family: Align Entertainment Inc. presents The Addams Family and

the story of every father’s nightmare. Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family! If that wasn’t upsetting enough, she confides in her father and begs him to keep a secret from his beloved wife, Morticia. Everything will change on the fateful night they host a dinner for Wednesday’s “normal” boyfriend and his parent. When: Feb. 6-21, 8 p.m., with 2 p.m. matinees on Saturdays and Sundays. Where: Michael J. Fox Theatre, 7373 MacPherson Ave., Burnaby. Tickets and info : www.alignentertainment.ca.

Free Communi ty Knitting Lessons: Knit 1, Take 2, New West’s community knitting group, will run a five-week Learn to Knit series. Free. Bring your own supplies or pick up recycled supplies from the group at a nominal cost. When: Sundays, until Feb. 15; 6 p.m. beginner/intermediate; 7 p.m. intermediate/a d v a n c e d ; o p e n knitting until 9 p.m. Where: Community Room, 898 Carnarvon St., New Westminster. (Meet in the lobby by 6 p.m. for the first group. Buzz 7114 to be let into the lobby.) Info: [email protected] or www.knit1take2.com

Burnaby Central 40th Reunion: Burnaby Central’s Class of 1975 is holding its 40-year reunion May 23 at the Executive Inn in Burnaby. Tickets must be purchased by Feb. 15. Info: http://burnabycentral75.weebly.com

Fun, Learning & You (FLY): The Lower Mainland Purpose Society hosts this program for children aged 18 months to 5 years and their parents or caregivers. Come join us for circle times, preschool readiness and play in a rich thematic program. Parent information s e s s i o n s i n c l u d e speech and language, early literacy and more. Free for New Westminster residents. When: Tuesdays, 10 a.m.-noon, to March 23. Where: Purpose Society, 40 Begbie St., New West. Info or register: Elizabeth, 604-526-2522.

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It’s more than just a tower; it’s the beginning of a community.University District by Bosa Properties is located in the heart of Surrey’s City Centre and marks Bosa’s emergence onto the vibrant Surrey scene. Alumni is the fi rst in a series of head-turning towers that defi ne University District’s future-forward character. Th e transit-oriented neighborhood continues to evolve and is in close proximity to parks, shopping, cafes, SFU’s Surrey campus and 500 metres from the Central SkyTrain station. First-time home buyers, students, parents purchasing for children, as well as investors can all get excited about the future of Surrey City Centre and what will surely be the front-runner in innovative condo living. Buyers can now expect to live with more space for less. University District is introduc-ing the future of urban living with fl exible home layouts and the highly popular design

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Vancouver’s largest free seminar for new home buyersLooking to buy a home at any

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it can all be found in one spot at Vancouver’s largest free seminar for new homebuyers, useful to anyone who wants up-to-the-minute market information.

Th is year the Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Association (GVH-BA) is off ering consumers a choice of two nights at two transit friendly locations: City Hall in Surrey and SFU Downtown Campus Harbour

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“Th e goal of most home buyers is to buy a well built home for the right price: no more, no less. Th e trick

is fi nding a deal that meets your expectations,” says de Wit. “Th ere is a wealth of information out there – especially online -- about buying a new home. Th e challenge is making sense of it all and knowing whether what you’re looking at is relevant to you in particular, and whether the source of the information is credible. Th is interactive seminar allows pro-spective buyers to learn from -- and put their questions to -- recognized experts to help every attendee map out a plan for an ideal home pur-chasing experience.”

Although this seminar is free, pre-registration is required. For more information and to register online, visit www.gvhba.org or call 778-565-4288. In lieu of a charge, attendees are asked to bring a food item for the Surrey Food Bank.

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#204 815 1st St, New Westminster 1502 Dublin St, New Westminster

332 Ward Street, New Westminster

#301 327 9th Street, New Westminster #308 608 Belmont, New Westminster #2004 121 10th St, New Westminster

#1504 11 E Royal Ave, New Westminster#412 509 Carnarvon Ave, New West

Bright & spacious, 1339 sf, 3 bdrm, 2.5 bath, 12 year old corner unit townhouse in Chesham Walk in Glenbrooke North close to schools, shopping, transit, parks & recreation. This great 2 level home features hardwood � oors & 9’ ceilings on the main, maple kitchen, large open LR/DR with access to wrap around balcony, gas f/p, insuite lndry, security system, under stair storage, 3 good sized bdrms + 2 baths up, 2 parking stalls & large storage unit. 2 pets (any size) ok.

Priced at $439,900

Gorgeous 4 yr old, 5788 sf, custom built, 7 bd, 7 bth home on quiet 66’x132’ corner lot. This majestic hme boasts high-end quality � nishings such as engineered stone & hdwd � rs, high ceilings, French drs, LR w/vaulted cedar ceilings & gas f/p, gourmet kitch w/SS applcs, granite Island, Wok kitch & Butler pantry. Beautiful stairwell w/� r to ceiling wndws leads to 4 bds & 3 bths. Down is a � n’d bsmt w/media rm w/wet bar & surround sound system, 2nd rec rm, bdrm & bath + 2 bdrm legal suite. Home also has 884 sf of decks (one is heated), awesome views, ample parking w/2 garage & single carport. This home needs to be viewed to appreciate it’s grandeur.

Priced at $1,800,000

Charming 1933, 1819 sq ft, 2 bdrm + loft + 2 bdrm legal suite down on nice quiet Sapperton street close to shopping, parks, schools & Skytrain. Home feats open plan, roof, furnace, & windows updated in last 7 years, � r � oors, updated bath w/claw tub, large deck in private hedged backyard. LOT: 35’ x 116’4. Shows well!

Priced at $648,000

Beautifully renovated top � oor 874 sq ft 2 bdrm 1.5 bath suite at Kennedy Manor, close to schools, transit, parks & shopping. Upgrades include newer open kitchen w/ granite counters & SS appliances, tile backsplash, newer baths, engineered HW laminate � ooring, newer light � xtures, designer paint, master w/ walk in closet & much more. Building is well maintained & managed, and has FREE shared laundry, sauna, meeting room, new boilers, roof, hallway upgrades, etc. 1 cat OK, no rentals.

Priced at $258,800

1 year old, studio condo in the “Viceroy” located right in the heart of the Uptown area. This near new suite features laminate � oors, granite counters, SS applcs, spa like bathroom with soaker tub, Murphy bed & Peek-A-Boo” view of River. Great Bosa built concrete high rise with exceptional amenities including social room with full size kitch, lounge, boardroom, outdoor f/p, gym & garden terrace. Rentals & pets ok.

Priced at $259,900

Amazing mtn, river & city views from this bright & spacious 2 bd, 2 bath, NE facing, 1540 sf P/H suite. Located close to shopping, Skytrain station, parks, schools, Downtown & Quay. This lovely home is in original conditional but well maint’d & has a great � oor plan. Feats gas f/p, insuite lndry, large closets, spacious room sizes & lrg 8’ x 12’ locker. Bldg is well maint’d & managed w/newer piping, halls & exterior paint & offers owners exercise centre & sauna. No pets. Rentals ok.

Priced at $494,000

Beautiful quiet & immaculate top � oor 21 year old, 716 sf, 1 bdrm + storage room/den in Hillside Place with river views & just steps to Skytrain, Downtown, Quay, shopping & recreation. This lovely suite is very open with gas f/p, insuite lndry, bright kitch w/new Fisher Paykel fridge & eating area, laminate & tile � oors, newer paint, cheater ensuite w/soaker tub & more. 2 small pets ok.

Priced at $299,900

#204 815 1st St, New Westminster 1502 Dublin St, New Westminster

332 Ward Street, New Westminster

#301 327 9th Street, New Westminster #308 608 Belmont, New Westminster #2004 121 10th St, New Westminster

#1504 11 E Royal Ave, New Westminster#412 509 Carnarvon Ave, New West

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Beautiful river & mtn views from this nicely renovated 7 yr old, 2 bdrm + den, 2 bath, 1102 sf suite on quiet view side of Victoria Hill. This lovely suite has just been refurbished w/new engineered hdwd � rs & carpets, new paint, light � xtures, faucets, shower heads, SS kitch applcs & front load washer/dryer (all w/warranty) & more. 2 parking stalls, storage locker & bike storage. Bldg is well maint’d & managed & has resort style outdoor pool, swirlpool, gym, sauna, party room, library & more. Just a short walk to skytrain, downtown, Queens Park, Quay and more.

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Black Press, Canada’s Largest independently owned newspaper group, is currently looking for part-time production workers to work at our Delta - Vantage Way 24/7 production facilities.

This position is an entry-level, general labour position that involves the physical handling of newspapers and related advertising supplements.

Requirements:

• Prior bindery experience is preferredbut not required

• Motivated self-starter willing to work in a fast-paced environment performing repetitive tasks

• Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs. and stand for extended period of time

• Ability to work cooperatively in a diverse, team-based environment

• Demonstrate on-the-job reliability and dependability

• Excellent communication skills and detail oriented

• Completion of high-school• Must have your own transportation

The applicant must be available to work afternoon and graveyard shifts (Monday to Friday) as well as be able to work on a weekly schedule with short notice.

If you are interested in this position, please e-mail your resume referencing “Production Worker” in the subject line to:[email protected]

PART-TIME

Production Workers

blackpress.ca

RAMP SERVICES AGENTVancouver International Airport (YVR)

About Us: Swissport International Ltd. is the leading Ground Services Provider to the aviation industry. Job Responsibilities:• Load and unload passenger luggage and cargo• Drive and/or operate ground support equipment • Other duties as assigned

• Hold and maintain a valid B.C. drivers license and ability to obtain and maintain a YVR D/A license

• Must be able to work in inclement weather• Flexible to work on various shifts (days, evening, nights,

weekends, and holidays)• Lift heavy objects that could reach 70 pounds (32 kilograms)• Meet Transport Canada requirements stipulated in the Airport Restricted Area

Access Clearance Program

FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

6 IN MEMORIAM GIFTS

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

21 COMING EVENTS

THE 6th annual WCOWMA-BC Convention & Trade Show will be held at the Ramada Plaza (36035 North Parallel Road) on February 12, 13, 14 & 15 in Abbotsford. Work-shops, open forum discus-sions, networking opportu-nities & door prizes. The trade show is held on Feb 13 only (complimentary admission). Don’t miss the only onsite wastewater trade show & con-vention in BC. More info at www.wcowma-bc.com.

33 INFORMATION

SOAR is Pacifi c Coastal Airline’s in-fl ight

magazine. This attractive business & tourism

publication is published bi-monthly (6 times/year).

Great impact for your BC Business. More than 280,000 passengers fl y

Pacifi c Coastal Airlines.Please call Annemarie 1.800.661.6335 or email

fi [email protected]

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

103 ADMINISTRATION

Administrative Assistant

Trans World Security Services Ltd at #200-5050 Kingsway, Burnaby, BC is hiring Administra-tive Assistant for F/T and perma-nent position. Experience for 2 years or more as Admin Assistant or at some relevant position is re-quired. Salary $ 22.50/hr. Duties would be to prepare invoices, reports and other presentations, schedule appointments, maintain fi ling system, review intra and intercompany correspondence, review electronic and other mail and distribute accordingly, main-tain and order offi ce supplies, ensure smooth offi ce operations, fi le reports from various guards for record and other admin duties. Minimum work of 40 hrs/week will be given. Other benefi ts will be given. Should be profi cient in English. Should be computer literate.

Please send your resume at: sandhunarinder333@

hotmail.com or Fax at 1866-260-0462


108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

BE A DYNAMIC business owner. www.youshouldwatchit.com 778-394-1205 for more info.

Opportunity To BuyJanitorial Franchise

ANNUAL STARTING REVENUE $24,000 - $120,000

FINANCING AVAILABLE• Minimum $6,050 down payment• Guaranteed Cleaning Contracts• Includes Professional Training• On Going Support• Proven Worldwide Franchiser

[email protected]

109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

FLAGGERS NEEDED. No Certifi cation? Get Certifi ed, 604-575-3944

114 DRIVERS/COURIER/TRUCKING

F/T CLASS 1 DRIVERS Pick-Up & Delivery

Van Kam’s Group of Compa-nies requires FT class 1 driv-ers for the Surrey area. Appli-cants must have LTL & P&D driving experience and must be familiar w/the Greater Van-couver region.

$1000 Hiring Bonus & Above Average Rates

To join our team of profession-al drivers please send a re-sume and current drivers ab-stract to:

[email protected] Fax: 604-587-9889

We thank all applicants for your interest!

Van-Kam is committed to employment equity and

environmental responsibility.

HIGHWAYOWNER OPERATORS

$3500 SIGNING BONUSVan Kam’s group of compa-nies req. Highway linehaul owner operators based in our Surrey terminal for runs throughout BC and Alberta. Applicants must have winter and mountain driving experi-ence/training.

We offer above average rates and an excellent

employee benefi ts package.To join our team of profession-al drivers, email a detailed re-sume, current driver’s abstract and details of your truck to:

[email protected] orCall 604-968-5488 or

Fax: 604-587-9889Only those of interest

will be contacted.

Van-Kam is committed toEmployment Equity and

Environmental Responsibility.


115 EDUCATION

BC COLLEGE OF OPTICS - Optician / Contact Lens Fitter. 6 month course. 604.581.0101

Excavator & Backhoe Operator Training. Be employable in 4-6wks. Call 604-546-7600. www.rayway.ca

125 FOSTER/SOCIAL CARE

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130 HELP WANTED

Auto Body TechnicianFull Time Auto Body Technician required for our busy I.C.B.C. Ac-credited shop in Port Moody. We offer a friendly, family oriented workplace. Valid DL required.

Please drop your resume off in person to:

2902 St. John’s Street Port Moody, or email:

fi [email protected] 604.461.4041

SMALL ENG/SAW/OUTBOARD MECHANIC WANTED.

Exp required. Wage/benefi ts negotiable. Send resume to

[email protected]



130 HELP WANTED

CARRIERS NEEDED

YOUTH & ADULTS

Deliver newspapers (2x per week) on Wednesdays and Fridays in your area. Papers are dropped off at your home with the fl yers pre-inserted!

Call Christy 604-436-2472for available routes emailEmail circulation@burnaby

newsleader.com

Community Health Nursesought in Port Hardy, BC. Re-quest job description or apply to [email protected] by Feb 22. Competitive salary offered. Tel. 250-949-6625

CONSTRUCTION SITEIn your NEIGHBOURHOOD

Req: Carpenters, HelpersLabourers, CSO’s/OFA’s

TCP’s, Cleaners $11-28/hrWork Today, Daily or Weekly Pay

Apply 9AM to 2PM at:118 – 713 Columbia Street

New West 604.522.4900

.Flagpersons & Lane Closure Techs required. Must have reliable vehicle. Must be certifi ed & experienced. Union wages & benefi ts. Fax resume 604-513-3661 email: [email protected]



130 HELP WANTED

Landscaping Sales & Service Opportunities

Up To $400 CASH DailyF/T & P/T Outdoors. Spring /

Summer Work. SeekingHonest, Hard Working Staff.

www.PropertyStarsJobs.com

Production SupervisorK-Bro Linen Systems

Requirements:F 1 - 2 years of supervisory or related experience in production /manufacturing environmentFStrong work ethic & leadership skillsBenefi ts:F Salary Range $42,000-$46,000F Comprehensive Benefi ts PkgF Dynamic Work EnvironmentF 4 x 10 hr days/wk

K-Bro Linen operates a large modern commercial laundry

facility located within a Short walk from Lake City

Skytrain in Bby.

Send Resume [email protected]

or visit www.k-brolinen.com for more information.

No phone calls please

Vernon Service Company requires F/T Journeyman Plumber/Gasfi tter. $36/hr. Call 250-549-4444 or email: [email protected]



142 OFFICE SUPPORT/CLERKS

Customer Service CoordinatorReq. for Fuchs Langley. Will take customer calls, emails & faxes, enter orders using SAP, send releases to warehouses,invoicing & expediting of orders. Must be very effi cient, detail oriented, organized, capable of multi-task-ing, and experienced in customer service work & computer entry.

$18.00/hr. Plus Profi t SharingBonuses. Mon.-Fri. 40 hrs./wk.

Fax resume: 604-888-1145or e-mail: [email protected]

with position in the subject line

160 TRADES, TECHNICAL

FT EXP’D Industrial Maint. Mech with supervisory exp in factory envi-ronment req’d asap. Working knowl-edge of pumps, valves, control sys-tems and conveying systems req’d. Salary: $24.50/hr with benefi ts. Paid annual vacation. Apply to [email protected] or Fax re-sume to 604-357-5477.

PIPELAYER Experience in residential draintile & services at job sites in the L.Main-land. Fax resume 604-460-7853 or email [email protected]


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INDEX IN BRIEFFAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS ............... 1-8

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS ... 9-57

TRAVEL............................................. 61-76

CHILDREN ........................................ 80-98

EMPLOYMENT ............................. 102-198

BUSINESS SERVICES ................... 203-387

PETS & LIVESTOCK ...................... 453-483

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE........... 503-587

REAL ESTATE ............................... 603-696

RENTALS ...................................... 703-757

AUTOMOTIVE .............................. 804-862

MARINE ....................................... 903-920

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bcclassifi ed.com cannot be responsible for errors after the fi rst day of publication of any advertise-ment. Notice of errors on the fi rst day should immediately be called to the attention of the Classifi ed Department to be corrected for the following edition.

bcclassifi ed.com reserves the right to revise, edit, classify or reject any advertisement and to retain any answers directed to the bcclassifi ed.com Box Reply Service and to repay the customer the sum paid for the advertisement and box rental.

DISCRIMINATORYLEGISLATION

Advertisers are reminded that Provincial legislation forbids the publication of any advertisement which discriminates against any person because of race, religion, sex, color, nationality, ancestry or place of origin, or age, unless the condition is justifi ed by a bona fi de requirement for the work involved.

COPYRIGHTCopyright and/or properties subsist in all advertisements and in all other material appearing in this edition of bcclassifi ed.com. Permission to reproduce wholly or in part and in any form whatsoever, particularly by a photographic or offset process in a publication must be obtained in writing from the publisher. Any unauthorized reproduction will be subject to recourse by law._____________

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www.blackpress.ca > www.bclocalnews.com

Wanted Pressroom Rollman Van Press Printers has an opening for a Rollman at our Burnaby location, starting immediately. Preference given to those with experience on single width web presses. Shifts are 12 hours, 3 shifts per week. Must be willing to work nights & weekends. References required. Wage depends on experience, starting at $18.78 per hour.

[email protected]



Maintenance Technician

Bureau Veritas Commodities Canada Ltd. (“BVCC”), a premier BC mining laboratory, is looking to fi ll the position of Maintenance Technician for the Vancouver facility. Various duties of this position include, but not limited to, minor repairs and preventive maintenance of various buildings and equipment. Certifi cation in HVAC, Plumbing or Electrical trades preferred. Experience in instrumentation repair and maintenance an asset.

For a detailed job description, please visit: www.acmelab.com Send resumes & cover letters

to: [email protected]

PLUMBERSJourneyman & Apprentices

(1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th)Respected Mechanical Contractorreq. Journeyman and Apprentice Plumbers for all aspects of Com-mercial Institutional Mechanical work (New Construction). Previ-ous experience is an asset. Team Environment.

Long Term Opportunities Avail.Competitive Wages, & Excellent Benefi ts.

Fax: 604.576.4739 or E-mail: [email protected]



Commercial Trailer Journeyman Mechanic

(Surrey Terminal)

Van-Kam Freightways Ltd. re-quires two (2) full-time Commer-cial Trailer Journeyman Mechan-ics to work out of our Surrey Terminal located at 10155 Grace Road.

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.

Van-Kam is committed toEmployment Equity and

Environmental Responsibility.

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.

1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com

130 HELP WANTED

PERSONAL SERVICES

182 FINANCIAL SERVICES

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

242 CONCRETE & PLACING

Placing & Finishing * Forming* Site Prep, old concrete removal

* Excavation & Reinforcing* Re-Re Specialists

34 Years Exp. Free Estimates.coastalconcrete.ca

Call: Rick (604) 202-5184

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

263 EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE

DRAIN Tiles, Sewer, Water Video Inspection, Jack Hammering, Hand Excavating Call Tobias 604.782.4322

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

GUTTER CLEANINGSAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE

Call Ian 604-724-6373

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 IMPROVEMENTS

Gold Hammer Home RenovationRIGHT CALL DOES IT ALLDecks, Patio, Stairs, Siding, Framing, Finishing, Skylights,

Tile & Laminate, Drywall.Install Doors & Windows,Painting & much more.

ALL WORK GUARANTEED.COMPETITIVE RATES.

Call Mike 778-867-0841A-1 CONTRACTING. Renos. Bsmt, kitchens, baths, custom cabinets, tiling, plumbing, sundecks, fencing,

reroofi ng. Dhillon 604-782-1936.

Concrete Forming,Framing & Siding Crews. Residential 604.218.3064

Commercial 604.524.5494


287 HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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

Central Creek Construction Refi nish & Sand Hardwood & New

Floors, Kitchens & Bathrooms, Covered Decks,Painting & Crown

Mouldings. Fencing. 26 yrs exp. 604-773-7811. WCB

[email protected]

320 MOVING & STORAGE

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

MIRACLE MOVING Licensed - Bonded - Fully Equip. Residential Commercial, 1-3 Men

BIG OR SMALL MOVESStart $45/hr ~ All size trucks

Free estimate/Senior Discount www.miraclemoving.ca604 - 720 - 2009

~We accept Visa & Mastercard~

STARTING FROM $43.95/hourdistinguishedmovers.com

Call 778-237-4364

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

604-537-41401PRO MOVING & SHIPPINGAcross the street - across the world

Real Professionals, Reas. Rates. Best in every way! 604-721-4555.

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

10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More

Call Aman: 778-895-2005

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


353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

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

Excellence in Quality & Service

604-588-0833All types of Roofi ng

Free EstimateWritten Guarantee

WCB CoverageOver 40 Years Experience

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

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

SOUTHWEST ROOFING • Cedar Restoration • Asphalt • Torch-On • Re-Roofs Since 85 604-760-7937

356 RUBBISH REMOVAL

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

EXTRA CHEAPJUNK / RUBBISH REMOVAL

Almost for free! (778)997-5757

mikes hauling 604-516-9237

Brads Junk Removal.com. Same Day Service. Affordable Rates! 604.220.JUNK (5865)

. FREE Scrap Metal Removal.

.FREE Scrap metal removal. Appls, BBQS, exercise equip, cars, etc. 604-572-3733 ww.tkhaulaway.com

BUSINESS AND FINANCE: Seeking abusiness opportunity or partner? Posting legalnotices? Need investors, agents or distributors,this is where you advertise.

Call bcclassified.com 604-575-5555


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 PETS

CHIHUAHUA, FEMALE, long hair, 2 yrs old, very friendly, $400. Call (604)794-7347

GOLDEN DOODLE puppies born Nov. 22, Mom small reg Golden x, Dad small Std Poodle (both 50 lbs). We have bred this litter special to create ideal family companions (in-telligent, gentle, easy to train, peoplepleasers, happy indoors/outdoors, good with kids/animals, low/no shed Our dogs are part of our home and life and we wish the same for our puppies. Please consider the time & commitment needed to raise a dog and you will have our support & guidance for life. 1st shots/deworm, $1200, 604-820-4827 Mission

NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604-856-3647 or www.856-dogs.com

POMERANIAN PUPS P/B. 3 Fe-males. First shots & vet checked. Call for price. (604)866-2895

Std POODLE pups, CKC, M/F, 16 wks, trained, all shots, health guar’t, exc. pedigree, $1800. Camaraderie Kennels, Victoria (250)381-0855

REAL ESTATE

625 FOR SALE BY OWNER

Langley - SxS Duplex, 4 suites 8500s/f lot, full renod, new siding/ windows, rent $3400. $599K or $295K each side. 604-807-6565

627 HOMES WANTED

WE BUY HOMES BC• All Prices • All Situations •

• All Conditions •www.webuyhomesbc.com

604-657-9422

RENTALS

706 APARTMENT/CONDO

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

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!

$2250/mo. Avail. April 1 or 15

604.488.9161

750 SUITES, LOWER

COQUITLAM - Douglas College.1 Bdr above ground, full patio, gar-den suite, full bth, new w/d, alrm syst, 4 appls, new lam fl rs, pkng. Ns/np. Ideal for 1 person. $850/m incl utils & wifi . 604-805-2471.

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 REMOVALThe Scrapper

SCRAP CAR Removal TOP CA$H PAID on the spot. Local Business. www.a1casper.com 604-378-2029

#1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL

ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME

604.683.2200

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS. Notice is Hereby Given that Creditors and others, having claims against the Estate of SUSANMARIE SENFT, formerly of Suite 105, 4885 Heather street, Vancou-ver, Deceased are hereby required to send the particulars thereof to the undersigned Executor, c/o Ro-land Hinmueller, Suite 101- 5055 Imperial St. Burnaby, B.C., V5J 1C9 on or before March 11th, 2015, af-ter which date the estate’s assets will be distributed, having regard only to the claims that have been received. Roland Hinmueller, Ex-ecutor.

130 HELP WANTED

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