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Big crowd at coal protestJeff NagelBlack Press

More than 200 people demonstrated at a rally in New Westminster Sunday to register their opposition to expanded exports of coal through Port Metro Vancouver.

It came as Fraser Surrey Docks is expected to soon release the results of an environmental impact assessment ordered by the port authority to further address public concerns about the project.

The terminal proposes to open a loading facility that would transfer coal coming by rail through White Rock and South Surrey to barges that would sail down the Fraser River and across the Strait of Georgia to Texada Island, where it would be transferred again to ocean-going ships.

Protesters said they’re not satisfied with assurances from Fraser Surrey Docks that coal dust will be carefully controlled and won’t escape and pose a health risk. Many also oppose increased exports of U.S. thermal coal to Asia on grounds it will accelerate climate change.

‘Everyone is operating in uncharted territory’Mario [email protected]

Reality is starting to sink in for some of the business owners burnt-out in the Downtown fire on Oct. 10. Rebuilding isn’t going to be easy. Nor is it going to happen quickly.

Lynn Quesnel was walking her dog Norbert early that morning when she strolled by the fire scene. At first she wasn’t worried; her business, Moody Beads, was a few doors away from the conflagration

and firefighters seemed to be getting the upper hand.

Hours later she watched in stunned silence as her shop was buried under a pile of rubble when the Hamley Block, in which she’d operated her store for the past five years, was demolished.

It was too damaged by fire and water to be left standing safely.

More than two weeks later, she’s still in shock.

“It’s like losing a child,” said Quesnel, who operated the venture

with the help of her husband Andy Guertin.

She visits the site daily, hoping she’ll be able to get access to find the fireproof safe in which she

stored all the shop’s records and whatever else she might be able to salvage.

Without those documents and receipts, compiling the information her insurance company needs to process her claim is a laborious, time-consuming

task, comprised of using photos of inventory taken in 2009 and

visualizing how the shop looked and where everything was before the fire.

Victoria Lambert also lost all the records for her business, The Fat Paint Company, when both computers on which they were stored were irreparably damaged by water and smoke.

As she and her accountant work to rebuild the books by contacting suppliers for their copies of receipts and dealers for invoices of future orders, as well as just trying to remember the values of everything in her shop, the clock is ticking.

Reality bites for burnt-out businessesMARIO BARTEL/NEWSLEADER

Lynn Quesnel visits the site of the downtown fire every day, hopeful she’ll be allowed in to see what she can salvage from her shop, Moody Beads.

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The window for setting off personal Halloween fireworks in New Westminster is a short one, and they’d all better have been lit by the time the clock strikes midnight.

Although they can’t be sold in New West, residents can bring them into the city starting Oct. 28, but there is only an eight-hour window to set them off starting at 4 p.m. on Oct. 31. And they must be fired by midnight because at 12:01 a.m. on Nov. 1, it becomes illegal to possess them again.

Other regulations in New West include the fact nobody under 18 can possess or set them off, they must be fired

on private property with the owner’s consent, or on public property with the written permission of the fire department.

Roman candles are specifically banned.

Past Halloweens in New West haven’t gotten out of hand, said NWPD spokeswoman Sgt. Diana McDaniel. The police department has a team dedicated to the night that includes inspectors and school liaison officers.

“It varies from year to year, but we put extra staff out on Halloween and we managed it quite well,” said McDaniel “For the most part people abide by these regulations and everybody is aware of them.”

McDaniel said in many incidents police just seize the fireworks if somebody hasn’t obeyed the regulations. They can issue tickets as well, though. Most of the fines are $200 with a reduction to $150 if they’re paid right away. There’s also a $300 fine for those setting off high-hazard fireworks without a permit.

Assistant deputy fire chief Jim Wishlove said the biggest issue the fire department has with Halloween fireworks is the noise, and the smoke setting off alarms.

“To be honest that is an issue because we have units tied up with unreasonable calls,” said Wishlove. “It does cause havoc for us to be responding to noise

complaints and abuse of the bylaws.”

His preference is to have the community get together to put on their fireworks under supervision with someone qualified to shoot off pyrotechnics and to give the department a heads up.

“It’s critical that if people are going to be [shooting off fireworks] they could get themselves into hot water if they go outside of the definition of what a low-hazard fireworks is, or a Roman candle,” said Wishlove.

In his experience he’s seen roof fires, shed fires and hedge fires costing hundreds of thousands of dollars caused by fireworks.

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New Westminster police are investigating an interrupted break-and-enter and sexual assault last Wednesday (Oct. 23) evening.

Police says about 9 p.m., a 30-year-old woman reported she had confronted a man who had entered her residence in the 1200-block of London Street via a sliding balcony door.

The man is described as being Caucasian, in his 40s, thin, about six-feet with short white or grey hair and green or blue eyes. He was wearing a grey hoody, dark track pants, white runners and a scarf around his head to cover his face.

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“The reality is every single day is the potential tipping point to lose the business,” said Lambert, who’s managed to buy some time with customers awaiting shipments of her specialized chalk-based furniture paint.

But she knows their patience and understanding can only go on for so long—they have customers to satisfy as well.

“It’s a very scary situation to be in,” said Lambert.

Cori Lynn Germiquet, the executive director of the New Westminster Chamber of Commerce, said a lot of affected business owners have come through her office to seek advice, or discuss their next steps.

But, she said, everyone is operating in uncharted territory. When the Chamber reached out to other communities that had suffered catastrophic events to their business community, like Lac-Mégantic, Quebec, where the town’s downtown was destroyed by a train explosion, Germiquet found they also had no blueprint for how

to proceed.“We’re essentially inventing the

wheel,” said Germiquet.A relief fund set up by the

chamber for businesses affected by the fire has accumulated more than $4,600 so far, with more fundraising events planned. Germiquet said a group will be meeting Wednesday to formulate criteria for fire victims to access that fund.

Blair Fryer, the city’s

communications and economic development manager, said city officials like building inspectors, the business licensing coordinator and even the mayor continue to meet with affected businesses to expedite any permits and paperwork that come with setting up shop in a new location.

“From our perspective you do what we’ve done, which is pull out all the stops and focus on reducing the impact of any sorts of

processes that act as impediments to getting them up and running again,” said Fryer.

Quesnel said since the initial outpouring of concern in the wake of the fire, she’s felt out of the loop.

“There’s a lack of information,” she said. “We know nothing.”

Lambert said a coordinated communication plan to all the businesses affected by the fire would go a long way to easing her stress.

“I feel like there’s a bit of a vacuum,” said Lambert. “I need to hear things are happening. I want to hear there’s momentum moving forward.”

Germiquet said once the criteria for the relief fund has been determined, all the businesses will be contacted. Meantime, she understands their worries.

“A lot of these businesses are starting from scratch again,” she said. “It’s not overnight. They’ve spent so much blood, sweat and tears building their business, we don’t want to lose them.”

Fryer said the doors to city hall are always open.


Surrey urged to oppose coal port

“Coal dust and diesel particular matter cause a lot of respiratory illness and cancers” said Paula Williams, co-founder of the opposition group Communities and Coal. “There’s safety issues for people, there’s also emergency access cutoff.”

The new terminal would export up to four million tonnes of coal per year.

Although that’s much less than the coal shipments already exported through the region via terminals at Deltaport and North Vancouver, opponents argue it could be a first step toward greatly increased shipments out of Surrey.

The final decision is the port’s but opponents hope intensifying public pressure and concerns lodged by some local city councils, the Metro Vancouver board and the region’s medical health officers will kill the project.

Williams was scheduled to appear before a Surrey city council committee Monday afternoon to urge the host city to join White Rock and New Westminster in formal opposition.

Activists say 11,000 people have signed a petition opposing the new coal terminal.

– with files from CTV

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MARIO BARTEL/NEWSLEADERVictoria Lambert stops by her boarded up shop on Front Street, The Fat Paint Company, that she operated with her brother Bradford.

Ad campaign to bring people Downtown to launchMario [email protected]

Half a block of New Westminster’s Downtown is still a pile of bricks and even an old charred furnace, but there’s still more than 300 vital businesses in operation.

That’s the message a new campaign to be launched Friday wants to send to transit users and potential customers across Metro Vancouver.

The eight-week ad

campaign, which features billboards on SkyTrain as well as radio spots, is a partnership of Tourism New Westminster, the Downtown Business Improvement Association and the city.

“There’s been some perception that all of downtown caught on fire,” said Tej Kainth, the executive director of Tourism New Westminster.

“We’re trying to bring awareness back to Downtown New West. We still want it to be top of mind as a place for people

to spend time.”While various events

are being held to raise money for businesses burnt out by the fire Oct.

10 that destroyed the E.L. Lewis and Hamley blocks, leaving a big gap in the city’s heritage commercial strip, those businesses that weren’t touched by

the blaze also need support.“There are so many

ways people can show their support, but the best way is to buy a coffee, go to a movie, go to Lafflines, support the Downtown businesses,” said Kainth.

“There’s so much happening down here.”

Blair Fryer, the city’s communications and economic development manager, said it’s critical to get the word out that the Downtown isn’t “mortally wounded,” so the revitalization that has brought new life and development to the area can continue.

“We have to acknowledge the loss that happened, but keep moving forward,” said Fryer.

The ad campaign will focus on the themes of Downtown as a place where people can eat, play, shop

and celebrate, said Kainth. Its timing will also take

advantage of some valuable exposure to the city from a two-week long series of stories and features that just wrapped up on the local blog Vancouver Is Awesome, as well as a day-long series of radio and TV broadcasts by the CBC from the city on Friday.

“The timing was right for us to piggyback with everything that is happening,” said Kainth. “New West is still open for business.”

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The meeting will be held on Sunday, from 2-4 p.m., so everyone can be heard because the noise from traffic won’t be so bad.

Theresa Henry-Smith will talk about her experience of increased truck traffic on Royal Avenue and members of the executive will have an update about the city’s Master Transportation Plan and how it may address some of their concerns.

Also on the agenda will be a discussion about the demolition of heritage homes in the neighbourhood.

CBC Radio comes to town

CBC Radio and Television will be broadcasting from New Westminster on Friday to launch its new “In Your Neighbourhood” series from communities around the Lower

Mainland.The Early Edition

with Rick Cluff will hit the airwaves on CBC Radio One at 5:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. from the CBC’s broadcast location at the Shops at New Westminster Station. Stephen Quinn will also broadcast his afternoon show, On the Coast, from 3-6 p.m. from there. Both will feature local stories and guests like mayor Wayne Wright, actress Colleen Winton and author JJ Lee. There will also be live entertainment by local musicians like Hey

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The suppertime news show on CBC TV will also feature weekend host

Renee Filippone, meteorologist Johanna Wagstaffe and sportscaster Shane Foxman broadcasting on location from New West.

Before and after they hit the airwaves, many of the hosts will also be attending various events throughout the city. TV anchor Tony Parsons will attend the Rotary Club of New Westminster weekly luncheon while

Cluff and Filippone will speak to students at Douglas College about marketing in the not-for-profit field. Quinn and Foxman will speak to Grade 10 students at New Westminster secondary school and Wagstaffe will visit John Robson elementary.

It’s Bike to Work Week

It’s easy to ride a bike to work when the weather is warm and dry.

But HUB: Your Cycling Connection is keen to keep the pedals turning through the dark, damp winter.

To help make that happen the New Westminster chapter of HUB will be hosting a Celebration Station along the BC Parkway bicycle path near the 22nd Street SkyTrain station on Wednesday morning as part of the seventh annual Bike to Work Week.

The station, sponsored by Cap’s Bicycle Shop, Safeway and Starbucks, will give cycling commuters a chance a chance to fuel up, get some minor mechanical issues on their bikes sorted and connect with other cyclists, while those still new to riding to

work will be able to find out about various resources available to them to make the ride ahead a little smoother. And warmer. There will also be prize draws. The Celebration Station will be open from 6:30 - 9 a.m.

New VP at Douglas came from down the street

Tracey Ternoway is switching schools in New Westminster, although it’s not to take different classes.

Ternoway is leaving her position as vice president of finance and administration at the Justice Institute of B.C. to join Douglas College in the same role. She will join Douglas Nov. 27 and take over from Karen Maynes, who retires at the end of December after 26 years with Douglas.

Ternoway is a designated chartered accountant and holds a business administration degree from SFU. She’s also been a chief financial officer for Helitech Support Services, B.C. Biomedical Laboratories and senior manager at Grant Thornton LLP.

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Wednesday, October 30, 2013 NewsLeader A5Wednesday, October 30, 2013 NewsLeader A5

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Commuters heading home along Sixth Avenue on Wednesday afternoon may want to keep their windows rolled up and their doors locked.

Zombies will be amongst them.

New Westminster Youth Services is holding the city’s first Zombie Walk at 5 p.m.

The undead will lope, stagger and lurch from the youth centre behind Century House to Queen’s Park and then on to the Centennial Community Centre for an after dead party at 8 p.m. Zombies don’t move very fast.

Dawne Kalenuik, a youth worker and one of the walk’s organizers, says the event is an opportunity for kids who are too old to go trick-or-treating but too young to hit the Halloween party scene to get into the spirit of the season.

The youth centre will be open at 3 p.m. that afternoon to give the zombies a chance to apply

their grey and bloody pallor, practice their grunting and slow, jerky walk.

Kalenuik says the undead have become particularly popular in recent years because of TV shows like The Walking Dead.

“It’s really big,” she says. “They’ve kind of taken over from vampires.”

To prepare for their evening, the centre held a workshop for zombie costumes and makeup

on Friday, as well as hosted a marathon of scary movies over the weekend.

“We’re just trying to look for new activities for the kids of New West,” says Kalenuik.

As for those unwitting motorists driving along Sixth on Wednesday, Kalenuik advises “it might freak them out” to see 30-50 “scraggly, hollow-eyed teens” lurching along the sidewalk.

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VICTORIA – With the B.C. and federal governments once again struggling to climb out of deep operating deficits, it’s a good time for the release of Mark Milke’s book Tax Me, I’m Canadian.

An update of the same title published 12 years ago, the book retains the history of taxes in Canada, detailing how Canada’s tax system was initially built to mimic the United States system in the late 19th century.

Beyond the history, it is mostly new material. Included are chapters on the global meltdown of 2009, the surge of pension liabilities as the baby boomers retire and the flawed logic behind the “Occupy” and “Idle No More” protests.

Some readers will immediately note that Milke works for the Fraser Institute and was previously B.C. director of the Canadian Taxpayers’ Federation. But the book is not just an argument for cutting taxes. It also dismantles persistent myths that income taxes are illegal, and launches a broadside on what Milke calls “Canada’s corporate welfare carnival.”

Many people will be able to identify some top names in the government subsidy game: Bombardier, General Motors, even poor old Rolls Royce Canada. Some will also be well aware that our supposedly tight-fisted Conservative federal government has continued to pour out “regional development” and other funds to every part of the country.

But I did not know that Industry Canada grants were handed out to pizza parlours (including the remote pizza-starved village of Kamloops), or to help open gas stations or convenience stores in Kelowna, Vernon and Chilliwack.

Milke makes a useful point for B.C. about royalty rates for timber, natural gas and other resources.

They are resource rents, and

if they are too high the tenants will move out. Reducing them isn’t a subsidy, especially if it leads to big revenue gains as B.C.’s unconventional shale gas incentives have done.

On the Occupy movement: The infamous “one per cent,” who in Canada earn $250,000 a year or more, earned 10 per cent of all income and paid 20 per cent of all taxes in 2010. The bottom 73 per cent of tax filers paid just 17 per cent of all taxes. About a third paid no tax at all.

On Idle No More: When Attawapiskat Chief Teresa Spence played to the Ottawa media with her soup strike, former Liberal leader Bob Rae suggested a nearby diamond mine should share more revenue.

Milke omits the substantial support and employment that mine provides, and glosses over the misguided blockades that disrupted that and other job-creating enterprises. But he does detail the disastrous effects of passive resource wealth bestowed on impoverished aboriginal communities, and contrasts it with the success stories of reserves that build their own

enterprises through hard work.On public sector pensions:

Milke notes that historically, public employees traded higher wages for better benefits and job security. Now their wages are generally higher, and taxpayers have to cover their personal pension contributions (as a portion of those wages) as well as the employer contributions, plus the “defined benefit” payout, which has to be subsidized far beyond what the pension fund can support.

On the debt-financed welfare state, there are memorable observations, like this one: “For the record, the generous Quebec welfare state and its ostensibly more progressive model are paid for in part with the taxes of other Canadians; Quebec is merely the North American equivalent of Greece.”

The recent B.C. political crisis over adoption of the harmonized sales tax showed that there is too much emotion and too little knowledge about how taxes work.

This book is a step towards addressing that.

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Perils of an ‘entitlement state’

Our cities and the province likely won’t be using Internet voting to help determine election results anytime soon. That doesn’t mean we won’t eventually be using such a method in future.

An independent panel tasked by Elections B.C. to study Internet voting recommended this month that any such system not be implemented in time for the upcoming municipal election, nor the next B.C. vote. But it did suggest a technical committee be struck to look into the matter further and that the legislature support jurisdictions that wish to pursue the option in future.

The preliminary report released last Wednesday offered less than lukewarm support for the idea. It confirmed making voting easier for people in this way has not been shown in other jurisdictions to increase voter turnout much.

As for the large group of people who feel their vote doesn’t matter, or don’t care enough to vote in the first place, they present another challenge altogether, one likely not solvable with online voting.

Increasing voter turnout at any level still comes down to individuals and parties doing the legwork and convincing non-voters of the importance of getting engaged, and potentially making a difference through casting their ballot.

That said, the world is fast becoming an all-digital environment, where computers and cellphones can be used for virtually any transaction.

While the report states the current system of voting is trusted by those who vote, that factor will become less meaningful as time goes on and generations that have grown up with technology become our communities’ core voters.

We may not have the most efficient or system-improving Internet voting experiences to draw from yet, but now is the best time to begin investigating this option, to be ready for when it is the best alternative.

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there is some confusion around our involvement with the Christmas Parade of Lights put on by the Hyack Association. Please allow me to make things clear. Effective Oct. 25, 2013 Key West Ford’s sponsorship of the Hyack Festival Association was put on hold pending the resolution of two conditions:

1. We must receive third party confirmation as to who is legally running Hyack. As it stands currently this is unclear.

2. The city needs to weigh in with their views on this matter as they are the largest stakeholder and we respect the leadership coming out of City Hall. Thus far through this tumultuous Hyack situation they have taken an unbiased, neutral position as we have.

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‘Misinterpreted’ indeedRe: B.C. oil spill study misinterpreted (BC Views, NewsLeader, Oct. 23)

Another week, another “opinion piece” by Tom Fletcher that misleads readers.

Fletcher’s piece opined that we shouldn’t fear the inability to clean up major oil spills in Dixon Entrance, as exposed

in the recent B.C. government report entitled West Coast Spill Response Study, because “...there are hundreds of tankers filled with crude oil sailing through these stormy seas every year.”

I’m not sure where Fletcher got his speaking points, but it wasn’t from the report he cited. It’s clearly shown in Figure 3.1, on p. 23 of Vol. 1 of the report, that Dixon Entrance (along with Hecate Strait and Queen Charlotte Sound) is within a Tanker Exclusion Zone that extends 50 nautical miles off the west coast of Haida Gwaii and Vancouver Island.

Currently, no tankers carrying Alaska crude enter those stormy seas. The table on p. 89 of Vol. 2 further shows not a single tanker carrying crude oil entered Dixon Entrance in 2011 or 2012 (the two years covered by the study). Not one.

On p. 71 of Vol. 2, it shows how the Northern Gateway Pipeline would introduce up to 250 tankers (including 50 of the gargantuan Very Large Crude Carrier type) to these previously protected stormy seas every year. The province is making important decisions right now about the future of our coast, decisions that will impact generations. These decisions are too important to allow irresponsible use of imaginary facts. The people of B.C. need to be well informed, not misinformed, about what opening our pristine North Coast to oil tankers means.

Don’t take my word for it,

the full report is available here: http://tinyurl.com/BCWCSpill

At least there was truth in the headline: “B.C. oil spill study misinterpreted.”

That’s exactly what Fletcher did in the following 600 words.

Patrick JohnstoneNew Westminster

Careful what you wish forRe: No more float homes, city told (NewsLeader, Oct. 23)

A point of correction on your story about the “fear of a flood” of float homes in New Westminster. There are currently approximately 20 in total, all in the Annacis channel in Queensborough. Compare the five new float homes in the last five years with the thousands of new homes in Port Royal alone and you quickly realize “flood” is an inaccurate term. Understand that it is Ottawa who leases spaces for marinas and/or float homes on the Fraser River through Port Metro Vancouver, not the municipality of New Westminster. Take away the few float homes there are and you could easily find the port parking their supposedly environmentally friendly coal barges there instead.

As we all know from the recent dealings with the port on the proposed Fraser Surrey Docks terminal, New West and indeed Surrey can only object from the sidelines.

Be careful what you wish for.Gavin WishartQueensborough

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As a new addition to the programming, festival organizers have selected four local bands to compete in the inaugural Win the Moment competition.

Local bands Aida, She Dreams In Colour, Bluesmoke and Allüvium will take the stage on Friday for their chance to win the coveted prize: the opening slot for Hey Ocean! on Saturday, Nov. 2 at the Massey Theatre.

Well-known local progressive-rock group Tenant will headline the Win the Moment showcase on Friday, and Derrival will take the stage for a second year in a row in the show Saturday with the Win the Moment winner and Hey Ocean!

Presented by the Arts Council of New Westminster and produced by Massey Theatre, the Momentum Youth Arts Festival is programmed, organized and driven by youth. The Momentum Youth Panel consists of seven youth from New Westminster steering the arts programming for the festival.

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Province has final say but mayors also urged to help find solutionJeff NagelBlack Press

While Metro Vancouver mayors say it’s up to the province to decide the wording of its promised referendum question on new TransLink funding, Transportation Minister Todd Stone sees it as more of a combined effort.

He spoke after mayors’ council vice-chair Wayne Wright said the ball is in the province’s court and mayors are frustrated they still have no idea what Victoria intends.

“The ball is in each of our courts,” Stone said in an interview.

“At the end of the day, the province will determine the final wording and the timing of the referendum. But I hope to be in a position to do that with the support of the mayors’ council.”

Stone said he believes there is still good will among

most of the mayors to reach an agreement on changes to TransLink governance, proposed new funding sources and a referendum to approve them.

He wants that deal hammered out by Christmas.

Mayors, who voted in the spring to oppose a referendum many view as unwinnable, have since insisted it’s the province’s problem to figure out since it was an election promise of the premier and neither the mayors’ council nor TransLink has any jurisdiction of its own to lead a referendum.

“I certainly intend on stepping forward and leading on this file,” Stone said, but added he didn’t want to get too far ahead of the mayors.

“The best scenarios are those where there’s consensus and collaboration.”

Stone has met with the mayors’ council as a group just once – he was not present at an Oct. 18 meeting of the council – but he said

he is meeting many mayors individually.

He also acknowledged that as a new minister from Kamloops who’s been on the job just four months he has “a lot of ground to make up” in understanding TransLink’s challenges and history.

Critical to any deal is the demand of mayors that they get more say on the spending priorities of TransLink – currently under the sole control of the unelected board

– rather than merely being asked to approve tax hikes.

The mayors say they commissioned a review of TransLink governance but the province has done little so far to spell out its proposals.

Stone said it’s a key piece of the puzzle.

“There can only be enhanced authority for the mayors if there’s also accountability attached to that. And the mayors are saying the same thing.”

Stone said improvements sought by Metro residents,

such as rapid transit extensions in Surrey or along the Broadway corridor in Vancouver or an improved bus network, will only get done if an agreement is reached on new funding for TransLink.

“We owe it to the people of Metro to provide some certainty on the timing of the referendum and the details related to the referendum as well as what the overall vision is for the future of transit and transportation in the Lower Mainland.”

The referendum is supposed to be no later than the November 2014 municipal elections, but Stone and some mayors say a spring date is better to keep TransLink issues from hijacking the civic races. It’s been more than three years and two transportation ministers since then-Premier Gordon Campbell and then-Transportation Minister Shirley Bond reached a 2010 accord with mayors to pursue new TransLink funding sources for expansion.

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Health care workers and visitors in patient care areas will be required to have the current influenza vaccination or wear a mask when the annual influenza season returns in December.

Health care union objections to the policy were rejected by a labour arbitrator’s ruling this week, a decision Provincial Health Officer Dr. Perry Kendall called “good news for patients.”

The policy can now be enforced for staff across all of B.C.’s health authorities, particularly in long-term care facilities, Kendall said Thursday. Visitors will be on an “honour system” to keep their flu shots up to date or use a mask when they visit friends and relatives, he said.

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U.S. health care facilities have similar rules and voluntary compliance of staff members is very high, said Kendall, who has been pushing for the restriction for some time. Health employers now have the option of progressive discipline to make sure employees protect against passing on influenza virus to vulnerable patients.

“We obviously hope it won’t come to that, because we believe that health care workers do care for their patients,” Kendall said.

The Health Sciences Association, a union representing lab techs and other

specialists in the health care system, had argued that its members were entitled to make their own decision on whether to get the annual vaccine. It is formulated each year by international health authorities, based on the dominant strains of influenza that are found around the world.

Kendall said the arbitrator accepted research findings from the University of Minnesota that found the vaccine to be 90 per cent effective in years when it is a “good match” with the virus strain that emerges during winter.

The study found that a less accurate match causes the effectiveness to drop as low as 40 per cent, but Kendall noted that is better than zero protection, which is what skipping the flu shot provides.

Arbitrator Robert Diebolt wrote that given the seriousness of influenza, a severe respiratory condition that causes death in frail elderly people each winter, increasing immunization protection is a reasonable policy for health care facilities.

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The province is poised to start awarding contracts for work related to replacing the George Massey Tunnel with a new bridge.

Four requests for proposals were issued this month for technical advisory services for planning, procurement and implementation phases of the promised megaproject.

Transportation Minister Todd Stone said the consultants who will be hired to provide engineering, environmental, community relations and other technical advice will help the province decide the scope of the project.

“Is the project just a bridge or is it a bridge and approaches on either side?” Stone asked. “Once we’re able to really tightly define the scope, we’ll be able to hammer down the budget and then of course decide what funding model we’ll use to actually pay for the project.”

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Tillicum Toastmasters: Solid public speaking ability is a great skill to have. Check out our club and have fun. Guests welcome. When: Mondays, 7:20 - 9:30 p.m. Where: Unity in Action Hall, 1630 Edinburgh St., New West. Info: http://3435.toastmastersclubs.org or [email protected].

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Royal City Concert Band welcomes any musicians who have some playing experience and enjoy making music. The band rehearses Thursday evenings at 7:45 p.m. New West Secondary School. Info: 604-527-7064 or 604-582-8540.

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The Hyacks clinched a berth in the post season for the first time in two years with a 19-14 win over the Notre Dame Jugglers Friday at Mercer Stadium. A win this week against Handsworth will give them a chance to play that game in front of a friendly home crowd.

“Handsworth is an outstanding team and they will be a handful for us,” said Hyacks head coach Farhan Lalji.

Just getting into the playoffs has been an achievement said Lalji, who had to utilize a pair of rookies in key positions after injuries felled starting quarterback Tommy Roberston and fullback Julian Ramirez. Both are expected to be ready for this week’s game.

Grade 11 quarterback Mackenzie Ratcliffe and fullback Tyrone Morgan made their first starts for the varsity team. Ratcliffe scored a 20 yard touchdown in the dying seconds of the first half

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“I’m very proud of Mackenzie and Tyrone for stepping up today,” said Lalji. “Overall the team rallied around them.”

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After a scoreless third quarter, Notre Dame punched the ball over the goal line early in the fourth to pull the Jugglers within six. But the Hyacks answered right back on the next drive when Angelo Tanjuaquio scampered into the end zone from the three yard line on a fourth down play to make it 19-7.

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Post-Redress Panel Discussion: Moderator: Roy Miki, SFU Professor Emeritus in English, leads a discussion on the challenges and possibilities in research on Japanese-Canadians. Panelists include geography professor Audrey Kobayashi of Queen’s University, Jeff Masuda, geography professor of University of Manitoba, Kirsten Emiko McAllister, communications professor, SFU, Mona Oikawa, professor of equity studies at York University and John Price, history professor at the University of Victoria. When: Saturday, Nov. 2, 3-5 p.m. Where: Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre, 6688 Southoaks Crescent, Burnaby. Info: 604-777-7000 or nikkeiplace.org.

Supporting Your Child’s Learning: The Burnaby Teachers’ Association hosts a free seminar for parents with practical advice on encouraging student success, and an opportunity for parents and teachers to exchange ideas. When: Monday, Nov. 4, 7 p.m. Where: Schou Education Centre, 4041 Canada Way, Burnaby. Reserve seats: [email protected] or 604-294-8141.

A Market With a Heart: Do some early Christmas shopping while improving the lives of thousands in developing countries. Featuring gift items and treats supporting the Stephen Lewis Foundation’s Grandmothers to Grandmothers, Ten Thousand Villages, fair trade and socially-conscious local organizations. When: Friday, Nov. 8, 4 to 8 p.m. Where: South Burnaby United Church Hall, 7591 Gray Ave. (at Rumble St.), Burnaby.

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DRIVERS WANTEDAZ, DZ, 5, 3 or 1 w/ Airbrake

• Guaranteed 40hr. WorkWeek & Overtime

• Paid Travel & Lodging• Meal Allowance

• 4 Weeks Vacation• Excellent Benefi ts Package

Must be able to have extended stays away from home. Up to 6 months. Must have valid AZ, DZ, 5, 3 or 1 with airbrake license and have previous commercial driving experience.Apply at:www.sperryrail.com/

careers and then choosethe FastTRACK Application.

HIGHWAYOWNER OPERATORS$3500 SIGNING BONUS

Van Kam’s group of companies req. Highway linehaul owner operators based in our Surrey terminal for runs throughout BC and Alberta. Applicants must have winter and mountain driving experience/training.

We offer above average rates and an excellent employee

benefi ts package.

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[email protected] orCall 604-968-5488 or

Fax: 604-587-9889

Only those of interest will be contacted.

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Environmental Responsibility.

125 FOSTER/SOCIAL CARE

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WESTCAN - Interested In Being Our Next Ice Road Trucker? Haul liquid, dry bulk or freight to the diamond mines on the winter road (ice road) from mid-January to mid-April. Not Interested in driving on the ice? Drive resupply from southern locations in Alberta to Yellowknife, NT. Apply online at: www.westcanbulk.ca OR Phone: 1.888.WBT.HIRE (1.888.928.4473) for further details.

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An Alberta Oilfi eld Company is hir-ing dozer and excavator operators, Lodging and meals provided. Drug testing required. Call (780)723-5051 Edson,Alta

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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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130 HELP WANTED

FLAG PERSONS &LANE TECH PERSONNELNO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

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Reliable Insured Vehicle And Provide A Clean Drivers Abstract!

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130 HELP WANTED

Veterinary Technician Req. F/T for Kensington Animal Hospital $19/hr. Aseptic handling & management of superfi cial and deep wounds, application of soft bandages. Sam-ple collection transportation to lab. Professional handling & restraining animals for surgical aseptic scrub-bing, injection, catheterization and other medical procedures. Comple-tion of degree in Veterinary Sci req’d and several years of relevant experience. Contact: Sukhpinder [email protected] or Fax: 604-299-8310 Location: 6620 E. Hasting Street, Burnaby BC V5B 1S2

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130 HELP WANTED

.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]

160 TRADES, TECHNICAL

COMMERCIAL ROOFING• APPRENTICESHIPS

• FOREMAN

$14.00-$38.00/hr.based on experience!

Great career and training opp. avail., based in Port Coquitlam.

• Top Wages• In-House Training

• Health/Dental Coverage• Fast-Track Apprenticeships

• Pension & Company UniformsVisit us on-line at:

www.designroofi ng.ca orCall Adam: 604-944-2977 orFax Resume: 604-944-2916

Jobs in Alberta. Large Beef Processor in High River, Alberta looking for experienced butchers. $17.00 - $18.70 hour. Call Laszlo: (403) 652 8404 Email: [email protected]

JOURNEYMAN AUTOMOTIVE Service Technician(s) in Hanna Alberta. Hanna Chrysler Ltd. offers competitive wages from $32/hour, negotiable depending on experi-ence. Bright, modern shop. Full-time permanent with benefi ts. Friendly town just 2 hours from major urban centres. More info at: hannachrylser.ca. Fax 403-854-2845; Email: [email protected].

PIPE LAYERS, OPERATORS,SURVEYORS

FOREMANS &SUPERINTENDANTS

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[email protected]@tybo.ca



160 TRADES, TECHNICAL

TOWER CRANETECHNICIAN

Mega Cranes Ltd. an industry leader, is seeking an energetic, Tower Crane Technician. The applicant must have full under-standing of electronics and 3 phase power. This F/T position requires knowledge of tower crane erection and dismantles .Please email all resumes to [email protected]

or Fax: 604.599.5250

PERSONAL SERVICES

182 FINANCIAL SERVICES

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FAST AND EASY LOANS! All Credit Scores Accepted! Get up to $25,000 on your vehicle, mobile-home, land or equipment. 1st and 2nd Mortgages. www.bhmcash.com. 604-229-2948.

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

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

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188 LEGAL SERVICES

CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certifi ca-tion, adoption property rental oppor-tunities. For peace of mind & a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

242 CONCRETE & PLACING

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

* Excavation & Reinforcing* Re-Re Specialists

34 Years Exp. Free Estimates.

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

06951 Electrician Lic. Low cost. PANEL CHANGE. Big/small jobs. Residential/ Comm. 604-374-0062

263 EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE

DEMOLITIONEXCAVATING - DRAIN TILEOld Garage, Carport, House, Pool, Repair Main Waterline, Break Concrete & Removal

Free Estimates!

•Licensed •Insured •WCB604-716-8528

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

GUTTER CLEANINGPOWER WASHING

SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE Call Ian 604-724-6373

ALWAYS! GUTTER Cleaning & Roof Blowing, Moss Control,30 yrs exp., Reliable! Simon 604-230-0627

287 HOME IMPROVEMENTS

Central Creek Construction Complete Renovations. Specialize in Kitchens & Baths. Seniors Discount

10% off . BBB / WCB 604-773-7811

ARCO DRYWALL LTD. All kinds of drywall & paint.Call Ryan 778-892-9590

. Expert Power Washing. Gutters cleaned & repaired. www.expertpowerwashing. Mike, 604-961-1280MIKE 604-961-1280

288 HOME REPAIRS

If I can’t do it

It can’t be done

Call Robert 604-941-1618 OR 604-844-4222

INTERIORS: Baths (reno’s/repairs) specializing in drywall, doors, fl ooring, tiling, plumbing,

painting, miscellaneous, etc.VERSATILE! EXPERIENCED IN

OVER 30 LINES OF WORK!* Quality work * Prompt Service

* Fair prices For positive results Call Robert

SERVICE CALLS WELCOME

329 PAINTING & DECORATING



320 MOVING & STORAGE

TRUCK FOR HIRE $40/hr1 Ton Truck with Driver equipped

with Blankets, Pads, Dollies. You Load & Unload.

604-444-5710 or 604-537-7120

AFFORDABLE MOVINGwww.affordablemovers.bc.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

(778)378-MOVEWe are your trusted choice for

reliable and professionalresidential moving services,serving the Lower Mainland.

LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE(778)378-6683


Prestige Painters

•Condos •Townhomes

•House InteriorsFree Estimates!

Call: Chris 604-351-5001

*Pros *Reliable *Refs. avail. www.prestigepainters.ca

www.paintspecial.com 604.339.1989 Lower Mainland

604.996.8128 Fraser ValleyRunning this ad for 8yrs

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 &

Maid Services.

332 PAVING/SEAL COATING

ASPHALT PAVING• Brick Driveways • Retaining Walls • Foundation Repairs • Sealcoating 604-618-2304



130 HELP WANTED




332 PAVING/SEAL COATING

ASPHALT PAVINGCommercial & Residential• Parking Lots • Driveways

• Garage Apron • Speed Bumps • Potholes • Patchwork • Tennis Courts • Repair & Resurface

Over 10yrs of exp. Free Estimates

Insured ★ Great Rates ★ WCBwww.jaconbrospaving.com

604-618-2949

338 PLUMBING

100% Heating& Plumbing 24/7Certifi ed, Insured & BondedRELIABLE & AFFORDABLE

JourneymanCall 604-345-0899CRESCENT Plumbing & HeatingLicensed Residential 24hr. Service• Hot water tanks • Furnaces • Broilers

• Plugged Drains 778-862-0560

10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Lic.gas fi tter. Aman: 778-895-2005

BRO MARV PLUMBING 24/7 Plumbing, heating, plugged drains BBB. (604)582-1598, bromarv.com

LOCAL PLUMBER $45 Service Call Plumbing, Heating, Plugged Drains. Mustang Plumbing 778-714-2441

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

10% DISCOUNT. MG Roofi ng & Siding. CB.

Re-roofi ng, New Roof Gutters. 604-812-9721

PATTAR ROOFING LTD. All types of Roofi ng. Over 35 years in business. 604.588.0833

.

Canuck Roofi ng All Roof Repairs Any job big or small. Free Est. *WCB *Insured *BBB 778-772-1969

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

356 RUBBISH REMOVAL

#1 BULLDOG DISPOSAL CO.Res/Comm. No Job too Small.

Free Est. Call Tony 604-834-2597

mikes hauling 604-516-9237

DISPOSAL BINSBy Recycle-it

6 - 50 Yard BinsStarting from $99.00

Delivery & Pick-Up IncludedResidential & Commercial Service• Green Waste • Construction Debris• Renovations • House Clean Outs

604.587.5865www.recycleitcanada.ca

FLEETWOOD WASTEBin Rentals 10-30 Yards.Call Ken at 604-294-1393


356 RUBBISH REMOVAL

bradsjunkremoval.comHauling Anything.. But Dead Bodies!!20 YARD BINS AVAILABLE

We Load or You Load !604.220.JUNK(5865)

Serving MetroVancouver Since 1988

Brad’s Bin Service 604.220.5865

JUNK REMOVAL By RECYCLE-IT!

• Furniture • Appliances• Electronics • Junk/Rubbish

• Construction Debris • Drywall• Yard Waste • Concrete

• Everything Else!**Estate Clean-Up Specialists**

HOT TUBS NO PROB!

604.587.5865www.recycleitcanada.ca

372 SUNDECKS

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

373B TILING

HANDYMAN, HOME RENO’S, Painting & Tile. No job too small.

Call 604-521-6919

374 TREE SERVICES

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

PETS

477 PETS

‘’CANADIAN TERRIERS’’ Pitbull Pups Genetics/Razeredge/Gotti, 3M/3F, 8wks. 778-237-2824.

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

CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION in need of caring homes! All cats are

spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Visit us at

fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977

JACK RUSSELL PUPPIES, 1st shots, deworming, health record, asking $600. (604)807-0487

MALTESE 4 beaut males 8 wks old 1st shots, dewormed, 4.5 - 5lbs, $850. 604-300-1450 Abbots

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

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

506 APPLIANCES

APPLIANCES FOR SALEAbove oven Kenmore Microwave (black) fan as well. , Beaumark dishwasher (white). All in good working order. We are remodeling and changing colour. North Delta 604-591-9740

560 MISC. FOR SALE

DISCONNECTED PHONE? National Teleconnect Home Phone Service. No One Refused! Low Monthly Rate! Calling Features and Unlimited Long Distance Available. Call National Teleconnect Today! 1-866-443-4408. www.nationalteleconnect.com.

STEEL BUILDINGS/METAL BUILDINGS 60% OFF! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

566 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

PIANO. Music teacher has Yamaha Piano for sale. $1550. Please call 604-585-6880 for appt to view.

REAL ESTATE

627 HOMES WANTED

WE BUY HOUSES!Older House • Damaged House

Moving • Estate Sale • Just Want Out • Behind on Payments

Quick Cash! • Flexible Terms! CALL US FIRST! 604-657-9422

639 REAL ESTATE SERVICES

• DIFFICULTY SELLING? •Diffi culty Making Payments?

No Equity? Penalty? Expired Listing?We Buy Homes! No Fees! No Risk!www.GVCPS.ca / 604-786-4663

640 RECREATIONAL

THE PALMS RV RESORT w w w. y u m a p a l m s r v r e s o r t . c o m Rated top 2% in America. 6-5-4-3 Monthly Specials. Starting at $637.50 mo. (plus Tax/Elec.) Toll Free 1 855 PALMS RV (1-855-725-6778)

RENTALS

706 APARTMENT/CONDO

COQUITLAM

Welcome Home !

1 Bedrooms available near Lougheed Mall and transit. Rent includes heat & hot water. Sorry No Pets. Refs required.

Call (604) 931-2670

MAPLE RIDGE, 2bdrm, 2 baths. 5 yr old. Avail Nov 1. $1150/mo. N/S. Small pet ok. (604)468-1449

NEW WEST 621 COLBURNE St. Avail now. 1 Bdrm, newly reno’d, very quiet. Starting at $735/mo. No pets. 1 Blk to Canada Games & Queens park. Call: 604-454-4540

NEW WESTMINSTER- 2 & 3 bdrm. pri. secluded, fenc’d property. Video surveillance. Gas F/P. Skylights, patio, deck & views. D/W & Fridge w/ ice maker. Counter top stove. Cls. to 8th street skytrain. N/P N/S Now. Rent Nego. 604.524.5494

WALKER MANOR6985 Walker Ave

Bright large 1br for rent fully reno, available immediately very clean quite building.

Please Call 604-358-9575

715 DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

BURNABY. Cariboo/10th Ave.2 bdrm in tri-plex. Lovely large b/yd. $1000/mo + 1/4 utils. 604-250-7544

750 SUITES, LOWER

2BR suite (clean) $975 New West - W/End. Incl cable, wifi & utilities. Laundry onsite. 604-787-5218

BURNABY, Edmund Stn. 1 Bdrm bsmt suite. $700/mo. N/S, cat ok. Avail now. (604)936-2257

BURNABY: Metrotown - Lrg 2 bdrm g/l. full bath, f/p. n/s, n/p. $950 inc util. 604-451-5795/604-837-5795

Coquitlam Munday/Daws Hill, 2 bdrm ste incl util quiet area. Avail now $925mo NS/NP 604-931-1775

Metrotown- like new 1 bedroom suite, big kitchen, sundeck, NS/NP, $750/m 604.433.7604

PORT COQUITLAM 1bdrm g/l suite Pets / Smoking Neg. Avail immed.$750/mo incl utils. 778-898-4125.

RENTALS

751 SUITES, UPPER

SURREY Bridgeview. 3Bdrm upper, 2 balconies, RV pkng, priv laundry, ns/np, avail immed. $1300 +utils. 778-574-4621 or 778-388-4623.

752 TOWNHOUSES

PITT MEADOWS: 2 - 3 bdrm co-op T/H $1097/mo - $1199/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

810 AUTO FINANCING

Need A Vehicle! Guaranteed Auto Loan. Apply Now, 1.877.680.1231 www.UapplyUdrive.ca

Auto Financing 1.800.910.6402

845 SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

#1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL

ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME

604.683.2200

AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVALMinimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673The Scrapper

Notice is hereby given to Creditors and Others having claims against the Estate of Madeliene Jean (Lynne) Hartigan, deceased, formally of 1604 Hamilton Street, New Westminster, BC that under section 38 of the Trustee Act full particulars of such claims should be sent to the undersigned executor at 7970 11 Avenue, Burnaby, BC V3N 2N6 on or before November 26, 2013 after which date the estate’s assets will be distributed having regard only to the claims received. - Rhonda Gale, Executor

Sell your vehicle FAST in the highest read community newspapers & largest online sites!

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Is Your Child Safe when Grandpa Can't Hear?

Finally! Your long-awaited romantic weekend getaway with your spouse is near. Reservations confirmed? Check. Dancing shoes packed? Check. Babysitter lined up? Check.

Grandma and Grandpa, who better?

Better recheck that babysitter before you head out the door. Before you hire a stranger, you are going to investigate them pretty carefully, aren't you? But your folks usually get a pass, even if they don't hear so well. After all, they love your kids and whose hearing isn't going downhill?

The current statistics from the Better Hearing Institute are that one in six baby boomers have hearing loss and 3 in 10 of people over 65 have hearing loss; seniors in their 80's have greater than a 50% incidence of hearing loss. However, keep in mind that these statistics don't tell the whole story. Almost everyone knows at least one person who has a hearing loss that is affecting communications but resolutely refuses to acknowledge or do anything about it.

If your child's babysitter is one of the 24 million people who need hearing aids and don't have them, there could be serious problems. Effective caregivers need to be environmentally vigilant to assure the safety of your child; the ability to hear is a key component in assuring the safety of your child. The risks of not hearing a smoke or carbon monoxide detector, an intruder, or a child crying in the backyard could be fatal or result in an injury. Spending too much time speech reading while driving can cause a crash, as can failing to hear a siren. Older children have been known to take advantage of an adult's hearing loss to get “permission” to do something the adult wouldn't agree to if they understood what the child said.

Before heading out for that weekend, consider this:

General Child CareA 66-year-old man was aggravated that his wife dragged him in to a hearing evaluation, and decided that he did not need the amplification the audiologist recommended. (His wife just didn't talk right.) 18 months later he was back. While watching his three-year-old grandson, the child had opened the screen door of the living room while his grandfather was there and wandered down the street. A neighbour found and returned him, and the family forced him to get his hearing checked and get amplification if he was ever again to sit with his beloved grandson. After reluctantly getting his hearing aids, he returned two days later, laughing and shaking his head. “What a fool I have been. This is not bad at all.”

If you or a loved one has difficulty hearing, please call Beltone for a complimentary hearing evaluation. Our practitioners have many years of experience helping people hear better. We can even arrange to do the evaluation and the hearing aid fitting in the comfort and convenience of your home.

In-Home appointments available!

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on HastingsA division of GG Hearing Alternative Inc.

Call 604-569-1162 for an appointment.

Savings off MSRP. Cannot be combined with other offers.Not valid on previous purchases. Expires June 15, 2013

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