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Ban trucks on Royal, Pattullo: CityGrant [email protected]

Truck traffic in New Westminster has increased significantly in the past year because drivers are using the Pattullo Bridge to avoid tolls on the Port Mann Bridge, according to a city report.

The numbers have city council calling on the province and TransLink, which is responsible for the Pattullo, to take several measures to improve the situation.

Council has called for a ban on heavy trucks on the Pattullo Bridge. Council also want trucks prohibited entirely from Royal Avenue. They are currently permitted during daytime hours. In addition, council is asking the province to reduce the $9 toll truckers must pay for taking the Port Mann to encourage truck drivers to use it instead of the Pattullo.

The report noted during September to November 2012, before the Port Mann tolls were introduced, approximately 570 heavy trucks used Royal Avenue daily. But between June and August this year that jumped to 930 a day.

Suggestion ‘not logical’ says Puchmayr who says city needs to seek real solutionsGrant [email protected]

Last Thursday’s town hall on rail-related issues raised the tantalizing possibility for some people that the rail operations could be one day moved to a Port Coquitlam sorting yard.

“It’s just five kilometres away,” said Brian Allen, chair of the

Quayside Community Board’s rail noise committee, in an interview following the event at the Inn at the Quay, organized by Burnaby-New Westminster MP Peter Julian and attended by more than 50 people.

“Apparently the yard can handle all the traffic—so why not move it there?”

Allen said under the Railway Relocation Act, the federal transportation minister has the power to move train operations, and when you’ve got another yard

with the space that is not next to residential development, he believes it’s worth considering.

“In this day and age, especially in light of Lac Mégantic, he have to give that thought,” Allen said.

But Coun. Chuck Puchmayr, a co-chair of the city’s railway citizen advisory committee, said it doesn’t

make logistical or jurisdictional sense to move the sorting to the Canadian Pacific yards in an industrial area of PoCo even though

noise would not be a factor there. Puchmayr said most of the goods

being sorted at Southern Rail’s New Westminster yard don’t belong to CP. In addition it would be inefficient because a high percentage of the goods, which originate from Queensborough and Annacis Island, would have to return to New Westminster because they are destined for markets south of the Fraser River and would need to use the railway crossing that runs parallel to the Pattullo Bridge.

Could the Quay rail operations move?

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CANADIAN WORKPLACE CULTURE Saturday, October 12, 201310:00 am - 12:00 pm at New Westminster Public Library, 716 6th Avenue.

A workshop on Canadian Workplace Culture will be held at the New Westminster Public Library. The workshop is co-sponsored by New Westminster Public Library and SUCCESS and is geared towards newcomers to Canada.

Information on career development, employment information, Canadian workplace norms and situations, and volunteers in the workplace will be presented. There will be an opportunity to role-play the interview situations in order to gain confi dence and be better prepared.

The workshop will be conducted in English, with translation available in French, English, Chichewa, Nyanja, Lingala, and Swahili.

To register, please call the Library at 604-527-4667 or call S.U.C.C.E.S.S. at 604-430-1899 ext. 110.

NATURE PHOTOGRAPHYThursday, October 10, 2013 7:00 pm at New Westminster Public Library, 716 6th Avenue

Local photographer Tamara Sale will be at the New Westminster Public Library to show some of her striking nature photographs and talk about her work.

Tamara has long been involved with fi lm and photography. As a cinematographer she has worked in the documentary, educational, theatrical and commercial fi elds throughout Canada and the United States and her awards include a Genie for a theatrical short. Recently, her spare time has been devoted to nature photography and she is producing a series of books entitled Nature Caught My Eye. Her most recent title is The Birds at Piper Spit.

The presentation is free but pre-registration is requested. A display of Tamara’s photographs will also be shown on the Ramp Gallery in the Library until the end of October.

For more information, call the Library at 604-527-4667 or email [email protected].

BOOMER TALKOn select Thursdays, October - November, 20136:30pm - 8:30pm at Century House, 620 8th Street

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The ABCs of Being an Aging Boomer in BCOctober 10Keeping it simple. Learn about the latest initiatives the government has put in place for the aging population.

What Kind of Sandwich Are You? — October 24A lot has been said about the ‘Sandwich Generation’. Many are juggling the needs of aging parents, boomerang kids and grandchildren. Let’s talk about the interdependence with family and others.

Transitioning to Retirement — November 7With more years added to our lives we face being retired for a very long time. Let’s talk about pre-retirement and the stages that follow.

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MOODY PARK RESIDENTS’ ASSOCIATION MEETINGThursday, October 10, 20137:00 pm at New Westminster Public Library, 716 6th Avenue

Agenda:

• Speeding on 8th Street (Century House)

• Proposed Mixed Use Development: 744 - 12th Street.

• Report from Police Committee Rep.

• Report from Community Traffi c Rep.

Meeting will be held in the Plaskett Room. For further information contact John Ashdown at 604-657-5600, or email [email protected] Attention: Andrew Baker.

QUEENSBOROUGH RESIDENTS’ ASSOCIATION MEETINGTuesday, October 15, 20137:00 pm at Queensborough Community Centre, 920 Ewen Avenue

Please direct any questions or concerns to [email protected].

NOTICE OF INTENTION TO LICENSENew Westminster City Council has given three readings to Bylaw No. 7618, 2013, a Bylaw to License Part of Tipperary Park to the New Westminster Tennis Club, for a fi ve-year term from October 1, 2013 to September 30, 2018. As directed by Sections 24 and 94 of the Community Charter, the City is providing Public Notifi cation before executing the License Agreement.

The License Agreement, off ered below market value, will provide the New Westminster Tennis Club the ability to operate and maintain a tennis facility for the use, recreation and enjoyment of its members and for purposes incidental and ancillary thereto but for no other purpose.

A copy of the proposed License Agreement and related material may be reviewed at City Hall in the Legislative Services Department, Second Floor, 511 Royal Avenue, during business hours 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday except Statutory Holidays.

Bylaw No. 7618, 2013, a Bylaw to License Part of Tipperary Park to the New Westminster Tennis Club, will be considered for adoption at the Regular Meeting of Council on Monday, October 21, 2013.

For more information regarding the lease, please contact Jason Haight, Manager of Business Operations, Parks, Culture and Recreation Department at 604-527-4630.

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TRAVEL SHOWS AT THE LIBRARYWednesday, October 9, 20137:30 pm at New Westminster Public Library, 716 6th Avenue

The monthly travel shows at New Westminster Public Library will begin a new season with a trip to Southern Africa in October. Eunice Hodge will continue her journey through the southern tip of the continent, travelling from Johannesburg through Namibia and Botswana to Victoria Falls.

The travel shows are co-sponsored by the Library and the University Women’s Club of New Westminster, and are held in the library’s auditorium. It is wheelchair accessible.

For more information, call the Library at 604-527-4667.

E-PUBLISHING:WHERE? HOW? HOW MUCH? Tuesday, October 15, 20136:30 pm at New Westminster Public Library, 716 6th Avenue.

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This presentation is sponsored by the Royal City Literary Arts Society and the Library. To register, call the Library at 604-527-4667 or email [email protected]. The Library is wheelchair accessible.

Wednesday, October 9, 2013 NewsLeader A3Wednesday, October 9, 2013 NewsLeader A3

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MARIO BARTEL/NEWSLEADERA New Westminster firefighter demonstrates high angle rescue techniques at an open house at the Glenbrook fire hall Saturday to launch fire prevention week. The theme of this year’s program is the prevention of kitchen fires.

“Why would you move all those goods to Port Coquitlam for a later move over the Pattullo Bridge? It’s not logical,” said Puchmayr.

In fact, he pointed out, such a move would mean more nighttime shunting noise and switching affecting other areas of New Westminster.

“It would increase the problem. There would be shorter trains but more of them would be running through Sapperton, and then coming back again. It would be an increase in volume and doubling of the volume,” said Puchmayr. “Where that notion came from, I don’t know. There have been some false hopes thrown out there over the last few years. Our job is to analyze the logistics of all the moves. It is incumbent on [the city] not to be merchants of hysteria but the merchants of change.”

Puchmayr said the city committee will continue to work to improve whistle

cessation and hazardous material movement through the city.

Allen said the town hall session on Thursday was broad ranging and covered many topics.

“It was a very positive meeting,” he said from his home as train horns were heard in the background. “It was positive, constructive. If we can work together, there’s a good chance progress can be made.”

A recent Canadian Transportation Agency ruling of a QCB appeal that had attempted, but ultimately failed, to

prevent the railways from operating at night was also discussed.

“The Quayside board has done all it can in this matter. We made it clear that now it’s the city’s responsibility to take the leadership and move forward,” said Allen.

He noted the city’s advisory committee which includes railway and community representatives, has had only two meetings, both of them in-camera. He’d like them open to the public. “It’s too early to tell if [the committee] will be effective or not.”

– with file from Chris Bryan

‘Positive meeting’ on rail issues

NEWSLEADER FILELast Thursday’s meeting on rail-related issues covered rail noise in Quayside and across New West, and also discussed concerns about hazardous materials stored in rail yard.

The difference on McBride Boulevard was much more marginal going from 450 a day to 495. General volume has gone up five per cent for Royal and nine per cent for McBride.

“That’s just not tenable. Royal Avenue is just not that type of road that can be handling that kind of truck traffic,” said Coun. Jonathan Coté prior to Monday’s council meeting.

Coté, co-chair of the city’s master transportation plan task

force, sympathizes with the truckers for using the Pattullo because the heavy toll eats into their income.

“That’s a pretty hefty price to have a crossing, I can certainly see why truck traffic is using the Pattullo Bridge,” said Coté.

Tolling the Pattullo should also be considered, he said, and called for regional conversation on the issue that has impacted cities like New Westminster that are caught in the middle. He had previously

called for regional tolling to help pay for transportation infrastructure.

“We need to make it clear we cannot be the toll-free alternative for the region,” said Coté. “If we’re not able to make progress in reducing traffic in our city I think we have no choice but to ask for those type of solutions.”

Coun. Chuck Puchmayr said in general he is not a supporter of tolling, but it may be the only way to reduce traffic in New

Westminster especially since once the South Fraser Perimeter Road is completed trucks will use the Pattullo even more than they already are to avoid paying tolls and a detour that would extend their trips to the northeast sector from five kilometres to 23.

“It doesn’t take a rocket scientist or traffic expert to say where would a trucker go,” said Puchmayr, who received support from council on his motion to call for the province and TransLink to

build a ‘direct’ connection to the northeast sector.

“Eighty-five per cent of [truck traffic] has no interest in New Westminster, but they’re coming through New Westminster. Build a corridor that does that rather than hinder it,” said Puchmayr.

At Monday’s council meeting, Mayor Wayne Wright pointed out the Port Mann tolls will increase in December and that will mean even more traffic running through New West.

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Westminster Pier Park was an award winner in the Big Apple on Monday.

The city received the 2013 Downtown Pinnacle Award for development of public space from the International Downtown Association at its annual conference in New York City.

It was among 24 entries in the category that recognized capital improvements that enhance urban design, physical function or economic viability of a downtown and the community.

“Each year the IDA Awards Jury honours the very best programs and projects in each category to recognize great work and, most importantly, to set the standard for best practice in our industry,” said IDA president and CEO David Downey.

“Westminster Pier Park is a wonderful example for downtowns to emulate.”

The award, one of several it has received since it was opened in 2012, was accepted by Downtown New Westminster Business Improvement Area executive director Kendra Johnston.

“When we learned that the City of New Westminster was being recognized with another award for Westminster Pier Park at the conference we were attending we didn’t hesitate to accept the offer to participate,” said Johnston.

“A lot of work is underway to revitalize our downtown and make it a place for businesses and residents to thrive. Westminster Pier Park is a big part of that.”

Mayor Wayne Wright said once again the park is being recognized as a valuable

community asset.“Providing a unique space

where residents and visitors alike can walk, play, connect with one another or simply enjoy the river is part of an overall vision for our downtown that is re-energizing this historic part of our city.”

Worthington receives honour

A well-known New Westminster lawyer who passed away in April has been inducted into the Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Association’s hall of fame.

David Worthington was a real estate attorney at McQuarrie Hunter and an active voice in the home builders’ association.

He also volunteered his time to community organizations like the Fraser River Discovery Centre, Massey Theatre and the Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation where he was named the vice-chair in 2001.

He also helped shape the direction of his hometown as a member of New Westminster’s planning advisory committee. And he gave back to his profession by teaching classes for Continuing Legal Education.

Worthington’s induction into the hall of fame was announced at the GVHBA’s annual awards of excellence gala at the Executive Plaza Hotel in Coquitlam on Oct. 1.

Royal City Builders’ Awards handed out

The Shops at New West not only won the Modern Commercial category at the 42nd annual Royal City Builders’ Awards but also took the 2013 building of the year overall award. The project received the honours at a New Westminster Chamber of Commerce gala held at Inn at the Quay last Wednesday attended by more than 100. Trapp+Holbrook developer Robert Fung was guest speaker.

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TransLink’s decision to set aside $299 million for repairing the Pattullo Bridge speaks to the need to make a long-term decision on the aging structure, says a New Westminster councillor.

Last week, TransLink earmarked the money to rehabilitate the 76-year-old bridge over the next three years even though it could be torn down soon after the work is done. TransLink came to the conclusion the work needed to be done after doing assessments during three weekend closures for repairs during the summer.

“The costs have gone up a lot higher than originally anticipated and it caught a lot of people off guard,” said Coun. Jonathan Coté, co-chair of the city’s master transportation plan task force. “It seems to be a waste to put that many millions of dollars into a bridge that may be torn down within 10 years.”

Coté said it is critical the province, TransLink, and the affected cities get together in the next three or four months and make decisions.

“But until decisions are made, it would seem to be a waste (to spend $299 million),” said Coté, “Transportation is starved for cash. We can’t afford to be

putting money toward something that is not a long-term solution.”

Coun. Chuck Puchmayr was reluctant to speculate whether TransLink’s decision was a way to get the province to spring for building a crossing

from Surrey to Coquitlam while rehabilitating the Pattullo to be a two or three-lane bridge with improved pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure. That option was recently pegged at costing around $1.4 billion by a committee composed of TransLink and the cities of New Westminster and Surrey.

“I never want to be one to guess the logic of TransLink because it’s not a democratically elected board,” said Puchmayr.

“There’s been a huge potential of it being ambushed by developers, primarily in the south Fraser region. If the province was really truly talking about a goods movement corridor they would never have designed the infrastructure the way they did.”

Officials at the regional transportation authority insist they will try not to spend the money unnecessarily and are hopeful the bulk of the outlay can be averted if a decision on replacing the Pattullo with a new bridge can be made soon enough.

The projected amount to be spent repairing the bridge has doubled from a previous estimate of $150 million to $299 million after work on the span this summer gave TransLink a better idea of what is needed.

Executive vice-president of policy and strategic planning Bob Paddon said the rehab work could begin as soon as 2015 and he hopes a decision on the Pattullo’s replacement will be made in 2014.

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VICTORIA – I won’t be signing the “Sensible B.C.” petition to demand a provincewide referendum on marijuana enforcement. You shouldn’t either, and here are a few reasons why.

Let me start by saying I’ve been calling for legalization and regulation of pot for 20 years, to conserve police resources and reduce violent crime. Our war on drugs is a failure even for heroin and cocaine, and marijuana is obviously much easier to produce.

But the current effort led by Dana Larsen, B.C.’s clown prince of pot, is not only misguided, it’s dangerous.

The petition does not propose legalization. It seeks to impose a provincial law that would stop B.C. police from using any resources for simple possession charges. This would create a loophole in the federal drug law.

So what would that do? It would protect otherwise innocent customers of the current illegal marijuana trade, while leaving the criminal distribution business in place.

For a closer look at that, I recommend reports from the Surrey Six murder trial now underway, or the upcoming case against three accused assassins of Red Scorpion gangster Jonathan Bacon in Kelowna.

Larsen’s loony law would tie police hands when they are trying to hold someone on a lesser charge while they search for evidence of something nastier. This is a source of many simple possession charges today.

Police chiefs have a different idea, asking for the option of treating simple possession as a ticket offence to keep the court time to a minimum.

Both of these notions have the same obvious flaws. They don’t deal with sales to minors and they divert no revenue to government, leaving most of that in the hands of criminal dealers

who buy cocaine, guns and fancy cars.

Colorado and Washington have gone the legalization route, so far without interference from their federal government. These states need money, and they don’t need more crime or ill-considered hippy gesture politics.

Meanwhile in Ottawa, Health Canada is trying to convert a poorly regulated mess of small-scale medical marijuana licences to a free-market system of commercial producers.

Local politicians tore a strip off Health Canada officials at their recent convention, after years of warnings that federal licences were scattered at unknown locations, often used as fronts for larger grow-ops.

Mission Coun. Dave Hensman predicted that when a grower gets a letter cancelling his licence, he’s more likely to roll up a big joint with it than to shut down. Burnaby Coun. Nick Volkow suggested the response would echo an old Cheech and Chong routine: “Dave’s not here, man.”

Here’s another reason not to support Larsen: the conduct of

his organizers.One fellow set up a petition

table at, of all places, the Terry Fox Hometown Run in Port Coquitlam. After scrawling “pot cures cancer” on the table, he proceeded to interrupt speeches by cancer survivors and the run itself by yelling the same false slogan.

You can imagine how people with terminal cancer and their loved ones would react. Some would know that marijuana may alleviate side effects of chemotherapy, just as it can ease suffering for some multiple sclerosis patients. But the suggestion of a cure is as cruel as it is moronic.

Larsen’s “cannibus” has been rolling around B.C., reaping uncritical media coverage. It even blundered into the recent Walk for Reconciliation in Vancouver, an event to mark the end of federal hearings into the effects of residential schools on aboriginal children.

I wouldn’t support the Larsen bunch for anything, unless it involved them looking for jobs. Just say no.

B.C. pot referendum misguided

Suddenly, building a new bridge to link Surrey and Coquitlam makes even more sense.

This summer, the Pattullo Bridge was shut for several weekends for some much-needed repairs.

According to TransLink, those shutdowns were also a chance to get a better look at the bridge structure and how much work it actually needs in the near future.

Surprisingly, the estimate to repair the bridge has now ballooned from $150 million to $300 million.

(They might want to get their money back from the previous consultant)

One can read this new information two ways.

In one sense, it’s a strong argument in favour of getting started—as soon as possible—building the new, six-lane Pattullo (next to the old one) that Surrey residents so fervently support.

They might argue that building the bridge soon is a chance to direct that cash to a fancy new Mercedes, rather than pouring more cash into an aging lemon.

The other argument, one that New Westers are more likely to support, is to spend that $300 million to rehabilitate the Pattullo, and perhaps a little more to add the necessary pedestrian and bike routes, much like was done with the Lions Gate Bridge.

And concurrently, build a new six-lane bridge linking Surrey to Coquitlam that would get the South Fraser Perimeter Road truck traffic where it wants to go—Highway 1 and the northeast sector.

It’s a more expensive option, of course.

But it’s an option that a growing number of New West residents seem to support.

If we’re building this new bridge to serve us the next 100 years or so, it doesn’t make sense to plow six lanes into New West—a compact, dense, urban city.

And if done right, travellers on both sides of the river will win.

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This year I had the honour of representing my community of Leavenworth. Wash., as the 50th Royal Lady of the Autumn Leaves.

Our festival is the oldest one in Leavenworth, a community of approximately 3,000 that attracts over two million visitors annually.

As the city’s official ambassador, I was thrilled to travel to New Westminster to attend the Hyack Festival. My husband and I were amazed by the beauty of New Westminster and the dignity with which all the events were conducted. The Inn at the Quay was lovely, and its position on the waterfront afforded us a most amazing view.

In addition, we feel that 2013 Hyack president Gavin Palmer and his wife, First Lady Jacke, were fabulous representatives of their community during the entire festival season, tirelessly travelling from festival to festival, event to event and parade to parade. They were charming, energetic, proud of their community and extremely good ambassadors for New Westminster.

At the Hyack Festival, they were outstanding and gracious hosts, organized and 100 per cent committed to making sure the event went smoothly and that a good time was had by all. They and the Hyack Festival representatives were wonderful and honouring to their visitors—the glow that I felt from that festival remained with me throughout the very busy months to follow.

The Hyack Festival was among the best experiences I had all year, and I look forward to returning as soon as possible.

Among the many events at the Hyack Festival that we enjoyed, we were amazed by the boat tour of Vancouver harbour—it was a fun event, but more than that it highlighted the beauty of Greater Vancouver in a way I had previously not experienced.

I think it is important for New Westminster to continue to promote its festival throughout the Pacific Northwest and Canada in order to remind people of the extraordinary beauty, diversity and cultural

richness of the City of New Westminster.

For me, and countless thousand others who live outside the Vancouver area, it is a little out of the way to travel there. If it hadn’t been for the Northwest Festival Hosting Association and New

Westminster’s presence in that organization, I would not have had to the opportunity to experience and learn about what this beautiful area has to offer.

In an age of “virtual” living, I believe that it is even more important

for people to understand how unique each area is and the value in physically travelling, staying, dining and shopping there, even (or especially) if it is off the beaten track.

Our hectic lives often get in the way of that, so the reminder of a beautiful float and the attendance of the community’s representatives at the many parades and festivals in the Pacific Northwest is an invaluable publicity resource.

I would have never known about the Hyack Festival if they had not been a part of the Northwest Festival Hosting Association and taken part in the festival season. What a loss it would be to the City of New Westminster if they no longer had a presence at these wonderful events.

The Hyack Festival is an old and respected tradition and I would love to see it continue on into the future.

Heidi Forchemer2013 Royal Lady of the

Autumn LeavesLeavenworth, Wash.

A QUESTION OF PROMOTIONRe: Uptown unplugs from Hyack (NewsLeader, Sept. 27)

I have no knowledge of the workings of Hyack.

But I see the headline “Hyack an exclusive and self-promoting entity” and assume it’s referring to Mr. Smith who has been “promoted” in the newspaper.

But it’s a quote from Mr. Key West Ford.

What pray tell has affected Key West Ford that it doesn’t wish to “promote” their cars in the Hyack parade?

Maureen AlbaneseNew Westminster

WHY NOT THREE FOR ALL?

Re: Four over three (Editorial, NewsLeader, Sept. 27)

Was this a misprint, a slip-of-the-tongue, or does the author really believe the local electoral system must be reformed in order to “reduce council turnover?”

Can this be right? What are we talking about—a

civic government responsible to citizens, or a sweatshop with a mean boss who drives people into quitting? The purpose of democratic elections is exactly to facilitate turnover of politicians in an orderly, peaceful way.

I am equally unconvinced by the other reasons given in defence of increasing civic politicians’ terms from three to four years. I still need proof how residents will get a “better bang for their tax buck.”

And I do not see why British Columbia should follow other provinces on this specific issue. Instead, how about following Alberta in eliminating provincial income tax when LNG revenue starts coming in?

I do see serious advantages, however, if provincial and municipal elections were held concurrently—same day, same place, same staff, each voter just getting two ballots. The most important improvement would be, hopefully, increased voter participation.

Costs would also be reduced significantly. And since provincial and city positions would be up for election at the same time, there would be less opportunity for cross-support—the practice of currently elected provincial politicians campaigning for local politicians who later return the favour.

Should we decide to have both elections on same day, another question remains. Why every four years? Why not every three?

As a point of reference, consider our neighbour to the south, where most political offices have a two-year term.

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More than 200 signed a petition during a rally at Douglas College last Tuesday calling for a national inquiry to investigate more than 500 reported cases of missing Aboriginal women and girls in Canada.

The Sisters in Spirit Vigil was put on by the Douglas Students’ Union (DSU) in the concourse of the New West campus to raise awareness of the issue.

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DSU college relations coordinator Madison Paradis-Woodman said violence against Aboriginal women is a national tragedy. He said a national

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Effective discharge planning can decrease the chances that your relative is readmitted to the hospital, help in recovery, ensure medications are prescribed and given correctly, and adequately prepare you to take over your loved one’s care.

Studies have shown that as many as 40 per cent of patients over 65 had medication errors after leaving the hospital, and 8.5 per cent of patients discharged from Canadian hospitals are readmitted within 30 days. This is not good for the patient and not good for the hospital. Research has also shown that excellent planning and good follow-up can improve patients’ health, reduce readmissions and decrease healthcare costs. Under the best of circumstances, the discharge planner should begin his or her evaluation when the patient is admitted to the hospital.

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It may soon fall to the province to decide whether Metro Vancouver can ban the export of garbage beyond its boundaries, putting what some say is an unfair limit on business.

A proposed waste flow bylaw that’s been fought by garbage haulers was swiftly approved by Metro’s zero waste committee Oct. 3 and is expected to get support from the full board Friday, sending it to the provincial environment ministry for approval.

The committee vote was 6-2 in favour, with West Vancouver Mayor Michael Smith and Langley City Coun. Gayle Martin opposed.

The bylaw would ban shipments to unapproved out-of-region destinations, such as an Abbotsford transfer station that is capturing a growing share of the waste business.

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Their ability to undercut other haulers that pay full Metro tipping fees and abide by the bans are resulting in a growing flow of garbage east that Metro directors say must be stopped so the regional district isn’t bled of critical revenue.

“Waste is leaving the system and that means we’re not achieving our environmental goals, our diversion goals and we’re losing revenue to support Metro Vancouver programs,” said Richmond Mayor Malcolm Brodie, who chairs the waste committee.

Some business groups have denounced the bylaw as one that will force customers to pay more than necessary.

Their objections have been amplified by paid lobbyists – including former BC Liberal MLA John Les (Chilliwack), who represents the Cache Creek

landfill operators – as well as some Metro directors.

“I don’t think Metro Vancouver should be creating a monopoly on something like garbage,” Smith said Friday, arguing the region shouldn’t frustrate free enterprise or business creativity in finding new waste solutions.

“Metro Vancouver continues on a crash course to raise costs for residents and businesses alike,” Grant Hankins, district manager for hauling firm BFI Canada, told the committee. “You’re picking winners and losers.”

An earlier version of the bylaw was defeated in September but it was quickly retooled and revived.

One change would allow cities to exempt specific apartment buildings from the requirement coming in 2015 to separate all organic food waste.

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A three-week beta test of TransLink’s new Compass card payment system found nearly a fifth of the 10,000 volunteers forgot to tap off with their cards as they exited the transit system and may have paid too much.

Users tap their Compass card against readers to board a bus or pass through new SkyTrain faregates.

They’re supposed to tap off again when they leave to record how far they went and have their account debited accordingly and those who forget are billed for the maximum three zones, when they might have only travelled one or two.

Eighty one per cent of users remembered to tap out during the test period, which recorded a total of 568,760 taps.

TransLink vice-president Mike Madill said overall the system performed well, but testers flagged several problems TransLink is working to fix.

They found the validators on buses were often slow to detect cards.

“I’m pretty comfortable we’ll be able to get that remedied before we roll it out to the general public,” Madill said, praising testers for their valuable help.

Many passengers also found the green screen colour of the Compass card readers hard to read.

Another glitch is the card readers on buses only work when the bus engine is running. Madill said TransLink is looking for a fix so drivers aren’t forced to keep buses idling more than necessary.

He noted many testers waited for the screen to confirm their card was read when they could just proceed through as soon as they hear a beep.

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Madill said the budget for Compass card public outreach has been raised to $8 million from around $5 million previously.

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The initial $171 million project cost has now climbed to $194.2 million, a 13.5 per cent jump.

Madill said much of the nearly $23-million increase stems from inflation – the budget was drawn up in 2009 – along with some higher capital costs and system changes.

Faregates at stations won’t be closed – terminating the old fare passes and tickets – until everything is working and ready, likely next spring or summer.

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Vancouver Welshmen’s Choir: Presented by Music at Queen’s, with proceeds to the performers and Queens Avenue United Church. When: Friday, Oct. 11, 7 p.m. Where: Queens Avenue United Church, 529 Queens Ave., New Westminster. Tickets: At the church

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Let’s Murder Marsha: Vagabond Players presents Monk Ferris’s, Let’s Murder Marsha, a delightful blend of comedy and thriller which spoofs the world of mystery novels. Happy housewife, Marsha Gilmore is addicted to reading murder mysteries, but when she overhears her husband discussing her upcoming birthday surprise with an interior decorator, she is shocked to the core. To her ears, it sounds as if they are planning to murder her! When: Until Oct. 26, Thursdays through Saturdays, 8 p.m., Sunday matinees, 2 p.m. Where: The Bernie Legge Theatre, Queens Park, New Westminster. Tickets: $15 general, seniors/students $13. Reservations: 604-521-0412 or [email protected].

Boeing-Boeing: Arts Club On Tour presents Boeing-Boeing by Marc Camoletti, a 1960 comedy and the most-performed French play in the world. A successful architect in swinging sixties Paris, is even more successful with the ladies. In fact, he juggles the hearts of three air hostesses who jet in and out of his groovy bachelor pad. But when Boeing introduces a faster jet, Bernard’s precise romantic timetable goes hyster ica l ly o f f c o u r s e a n d turbulence looms.

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New Westminster Historical Society: Historian Archie Miller takes a look at the agricultural fair in Queen’s Park which brought the rural harvest to the city, how “thanksgiving” was celebrated in the community and the various activities and hijinks that were part of early New Westminster Halloweens. Free and everyone welcome. When: Wednesday, Oct. 16, 7:30 p.m. Where: Auditorium, New Westminster Public Library, 716 – 6th Ave., New Westminster.

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The New Westminster Hyacks surrendered a touchdown to West Van on the Highlanders’ first drive of their AAA high school football game, thanks in large part to 40 yards in penalties taken by the Hyacks. But New West answered with touchdowns on their next four drives to take a 27-6 lead at halftime that held up until the final gun.

The game was supposed to be played at West Vancouver, but the Highlanders’ field was in rough shape so it was moved to Mercer.

Quarterback Tommy Robertson got New West going with a three-yard TD plunge. That was followed by

a five-yard touchdown run by Angelo Tanjuaquio, another one-yard QB sneak for a TD by Robertson and a major from three yards out by Julian Ramirez.

“We did some good things in the first half against a West Van team that continues to compete hard. It was a workmanlike effort,” said Hyacks head coach Farhan Lalji via email. “Defensively we did a good job of keeping things in front of us and tackling well. That has been the most improved area of our team—our tackling on the perimeter.”

James Nicholas was New West’s main man in that regard making 10 tackles and being named the team’s player of the game.

The win improved New West’s Western Conference record to 2-1 and 5-1 overall. Up next,

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“Next week is a very important game for us,” said Lalji. “We’re starting to get healthy again and we will need our best practice week of the season.”

A perennial powerhouse, Van College is 1-2 in conference play and is coming off a 42-21 defeat at the hands of top-ranked Mt. Douglas Rams, who beat New West 51-0 earlier this season to hand the Hyacks their only loss of the year.

• The Hyacks’ junior varsity squad was beaten 26-6 by the Terry Fox Ravens at Mercer on Thursday. It was their first loss in five games this season. The Hyacks will travel to Vancouver to play the Eric Hamber Griffins on Thursday in a South conference matchup.

When the Calgary Stampeders play host to the B.C. Lions on Friday, New Westminster native Jon Cornish will be looking to bust his own CFL single-season rushing record for a Canadian running back.

Cornish moved to within 42 yards of the 1,457-yard mark he established last season with a career high 208 yards in a 38-11 victory over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers last Saturday. The performance also moved him into the CFL rushing lead with 1,415 yards.

But despite the record-setting pace he’s on, Cornish told reporters after the game he won’t

meet the personal goal he set for himself, although he wouldn’t say what that was.

“The mark I was aiming for, I won’t be able to get there, but I’ll try and see how far I can get,” said Cornish, 28. “I want to see what I’m capable of. That’s why I play this game, to push my body to the maximum.”

The Stampeders are the top team in the CFL with an 11-3 record and have four

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FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

7 OBITUARIES

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

21 COMING EVENTSGROW MARIJUANA COMMER-CIALLY. Canadian Commercial Production Licensing Convention October 26th & 27th. Toronto Airport, Marriott Hotel. www.greenlineacademy.com. Tickets 1-855-860-8611 or 250-870-1882.

42 LOST AND FOUNDLOST: CAMERA September 6th in New Westminster. Please call 604-301-1976.

TRAVEL

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

A Great JanitorialFranchise Opportunity• Annual Starting Revenue of

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115 EDUCATION

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109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES



Designer For The WebThe designer will be profi cient in conceiving and creating digital advertising and site design from a user perspective. The successful candidate will effectively sched-ule and manage requests to meet high-productivity objectives. They will also have a willingness to learn new systems and software.

Main Duties:1. Create digital advertisements and complete website design production to deadline.2. Assist advertising sales and editorial personnel on digital sections & promotional materials.3. Work w/ senior sales personnel on client & promotional materials.4. Provide CMS support & design services on a project basis.5. Respond and resolve helpdesk requests as directed by manage-ment.6. Provide strategic input on new products and content channels.

Required Expertise:• Ability to navigate content management systems such as WordPress, Limelight, or others• Profi ciency in HTML, HTML5, CSS, and JQuery if possible• Facebook developer or Bootstrap knowledge or development• CS6 and strong design skills in Photoshop and Illustrator • (Flash, After Effects, InDesign, Final Cut Pro, are added bonuses)

Work portfolio and references will be requested of the fi nal candidates.

This salaried position is based in Surrey. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30am - 5:00 pm. Full pkg. of competitive benefi ts are included.

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115 EDUCATION



114 DRIVERS/COURIER/TRUCKING

ATLAS POWER SWEEP DRIVERS

Power sweeping,power scrubbing and pressure washing. Must be hard working with a good attitude. Burnaby based. Must be available to work nights and weekends. Good driving record & abstract required. Experience and Air Ticket benefi cial.

Email: [email protected] or Fax: 604-294-5988

CLASS 1 DRIVER /DISPATCHER /

WAREHOUSE WORKERRequired for a small but growing trucking company located in Richmond. The idea candidate will think on their feet, handle afternoon dispatch and border paperwork. Will include some warehouse work loading and unloading trailers, as well as some driving duties. Must have previous computer and USA border experience and be fl uent in reading and writing in English.

Please E-mail your resume to [email protected]

OWNER OPERATOR & CLASS 1 DRIVER

needed for local & long distance hauling, in BC, AB,Sask & WA. Super B, Van & reefer. Minimum 1 yr experience. Start at $23/hour

778-882-1968 or email;[email protected]



115 EDUCATION

TRAIN TO BE AN Apartment/ Condominium Manager ONLINE! Graduates get access to all jobs posted with us. 33 years of success! Government certifi ed. www.RMTI.ca or 1-800-665-8339, 604-681-5456.

130 HELP WANTED

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

CANADIAN TAXPAYERS FEDERATION (taxpayer.com) has an opening in its Sales Division. Aggressive Commission Scale. Door to Door experience an asset. Email: [email protected] or 1-800-667-7933 Ext 111.

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

125 FOSTER/SOCIAL CARE



130 HELP WANTED

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

.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]

GUARANTEED Job Placement: General Laborers and Tradesmen For Oil & Gas Industry. Call 24hr Free Recorded Message For Infor-mation 1-800-972-0209

125 FOSTER/SOCIAL CARE

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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.

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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.


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115 EDUCATION

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130 HELP WANTED

SUTCO Contracting Ltd. re-quires experienced fl at-bed highway drivers. Min. 2 yrs exp. hwy/mtn driving, loading and tarping. New equipment, satellite dispatch, e-logs, ex-tended benefi ts & pension plan. CANADA ONLY runs avail. www.sutco.ca fax: 250-357-2009 Enquiries: 1-888-357-2612 Ext: 230

TREE CLIMBER & GROUNDSMAN

We are currently seeking a Tree Climber with a min. 5 years exp. Also require a Groundsman with min 3 years chainsaw experience for tree service.

TREE WORKSCall: 604.787.5915

134 HOTEL, RESTAURANT,FOOD SERVICES

Thai Food Cooks F/T positions. Experienced only. Apply to [email protected]

160 TRADES, TECHNICALAUTOMATED TANK Manufacturing Inc. is looking for experienced welders. Competitive wages, profi t sharing bonus plus manufacturing bonus incentive. Full insurance package 100% paid by company. Good working environment. Keep your feet on the ground in a safe welding environment through in hole manufacturing process. No scaffolding or elevated work platform. Call Cindy for an appoint-ment or send resume to: [email protected]. 780-846-2231 (Offi ce); 780-846-2241 (Fax).

BOAT OPERATOR NEEDED for 30’ Herring Punt on Fraser river near Chilliwack. Great Pay; previ-ous experience needed; email re-sume to: [email protected]

EDMONTON BASED COMPANY seeks qualifi ed & experienced Buncher Operator and Processor Operator. Fort McMurray, camp work, 21/7 rotation, fl ight in/out provided, safety tickets and drivers abstract required. ax 780-488-3002; [email protected].

EDMONTON BASED COMPANY seeks qualifi ed & experienced (or experienced) Mulcher Operator. Fort McMurray, camp work, 21/7 rotation, fl ight in/out provided, safe-ty tickets and drivers abstract required. Fax 780-488-3002; [email protected].

JOURNEYMAN AUTOMOTIVE Service Technician(s) in Hanna Alberta. Hanna Chrysler Ltd. offers competitive wages from $30/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].

PERSONAL SERVICES

172 ASTROLOGY/PSYCHICSPSYCHIC MIRACLES by Luna.com. Call and get a free reading by phone. Love money job family, restores broken relationships, solves all problems permanently. 1-866-229-5072.

182 FINANCIAL SERVICES

DROWNING IN DEBT? Cut debts more than 50% & DEBT FREE in half the time! AVOID BANKRUPT-CY! Free Consultation. www.mydebtsolution.com or Toll Free 1-877-556-3500 BBB Rated A+

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad cred-it? Bills? Unemployed? Need Mon-ey? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Accep-tance Corp. Member BBB.

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.

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

PERSONAL SERVICES

182 FINANCIAL SERVICES

188 LEGAL SERVICESCRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, educa-tion, professional, certifi cation, adoption property rental opportu-nities. 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 ELECTRICALLic. Electrician A+, BBB member Expert trouble shooter, All types of Electrical work 24/7 604-617-1774

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

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

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

ARCO CONST. Framing, Drywall, Wood Finishing, Texture, Painting,

Kitchen/Bath Remodeling,Elec, Plumb, Flooring. FREE EST.

Mike 604-825-1500. Harry 604-500-3630.

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


Searching for your dream homeor selling it? This is the location. Listings

include everything from acreage, farms/ranchesto condos and waterfront homes.

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320 MOVING & STORAGE

TRUCK FOR HIRE $40/hr1 Ton Truck with Driver & Blankets, Pads, Dollies. You Load & Unload.

604-444-5710 or 604-537-7120

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Across the street - across the world Real Professionals, Reas. Rates. Best in every way! 604-721-4555.

GET THE BEST FOR YOUR MOVING

Experienced Mover w/affordable rates,

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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

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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.

Prestige Painters

•Condos •Townhomes

•House InteriorsFree Estimates!

Call: Chris 604-351-5001

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

MILANO PAINTING Int./Ext. Prof. Painters. Free Est. Bonded & In-sured. 604-551-6510AAA PRECISION PAINTING. Quality work. 778-881-6096.

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

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

CRESCENT Plumbing & HeatingLicensed Residential 24hr. Service• Hot water tanks • Furnaces • Broilers

• Plugged Drains 778-862-0560

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

JourneymanCall 604-345-0899


353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

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

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

.

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

356 RUBBISH REMOVAL

mikes hauling 604-516-9237

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

DISPOSAL BINSBy Recycle-it

6 - 50 Yard BinsStarting from $199.00

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

604.587.5865www.recycleitcanada.ca

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

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

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

Serving MetroVancouver Since 1988


374 TREE SERVICES

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

TREE & STUMPremoval done RIGHT!

• Tree Trimming• Fully Insured • Best Rates604-787-5915/604-291-7778 www.treeworksonline.ca

[email protected]

PETS

477 PETS

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

FILA Brazilio Puppies (Guard Dogs). Families best friend/Intrud-ers worst nightmare. All shots. 604-817-5957

German Shepherd pups, vet check, 1st shots, own both parents, father reg., gd tempered, farm & family raised in country, good guard dog/family pet. born aug 9. $700. 604-796-3026, no sunday calls

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

560 MISC. FOR SALE

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

STEEL BUILDING - THE GREAT SUPER SALE! 20X20 $4,070. 25X26 $4,879. 30X32 $6,695. 32X40 $8,374. 35X38 $9,540. 40X50 $12,900. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca

REAL ESTATE

625 FOR SALE BY OWNER

BY OWNER. 1 Bdrm Condo 203 - 1121 Howie St, Coquitlam

Lowest price! 630 sq/ft corner unit. Paid over $28K for building upgrades... new siding, double glazed windows, new balcony++. Large livingrm, Venetian blinds, new carpet, fridge, stove, u/g pkng, 1 blk to Safeway/ shopping, nr Lougheed Mall & Skytrain. Rentals allowed. Appraised at $147K. QUICK SALE $129,900. 604-444-5710 or 604-537-7120

For Sale By OwnerBeautiful 800 sf fully furnished, 2nd fl oor apt. in White Rock. Very quiet, safe & secure home. U/G parking.

All for $295,000: Ralph 778-988-2055

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

RENTALS

706 APARTMENT/CONDO

CLEAN SPACIOUS SUITESFully Renod 1 & 2 Bd Suites

Centrally Located, 5 min walk to Metrotown Mall

On-site caretakerExtra large patios

MOVE IN TODAY!!!CALL ANYTIME TO VIEW

778-788-1867COQUITLAM Newer bright lrg 2 bdr w/balc. inste lndry, u/g prk/strge, vry cls to SkyTrain & shop. ctre. Nov 1. Sm pet ok. $1390. 604-773-7398.

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 WEST: Small 1 bdrm apt, ht/wtr heat & lighting, laundry & cable incl, $650/mo. (604)780-0048

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

N.WEST Uptown - Brand New 2 bdrm condo, nr shops/transit, pkng, storage, gas, gym, lounge incl. Avail immed. N/S, sml pet neg. $1650/mo. 604-897-3333.

WALKER MANOR6985 Walker Ave

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

Please Call 604-358-9575

736 HOMES FOR RENT

FLEETWOOD 164/78 Surrey 2751sf, 4brm, 1den, 2.5 bath, 7120sf lot nr Fraser Hwy. NS/NP 778-322-7426.

750 SUITES, LOWER

BURNABY brand new 1 bdrm grnd lvl suite, own laundry, quiet area nr BCIT/transit. NS/NP, avail immed. $900 incl utils/cable. 604-435-0089.

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

COQUITLAM 2 bdrm ste, nr Lou-gheed Mall, everything incl. NS/NP. Call btwn 5pm-7pm 604-308-5874

Pitt Meadows, 1/bdrm suite. $700/mo. incl Hydro. Near bus stop. Avail now. N/S, N/P (604)763-2808

SURREY. New 2-bdrm 1150 sq.ft. bsmt ste. Exec. hme, upper class neighbourhood. N/s. $700 incl. utils. 778-386-0024, 604-590-2827.

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

TRANSPORTATION

810 AUTO FINANCING

. 1.877.810.8649 langleyautoloans.com

Auto Financing 1.800.910.6402

845 SCRAP CAR REMOVALThe Scrapper

#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. 604-518-3673

MARINE

912 BOATSLOOKING TO buy 24-30’ herring skiff/aluminum landing craft, call 604-941-8817


Brentwood Town Centre58 - 4567 Lougheed Hwy Beside IHOP604.298.8299OPEN same as mall hours

Royal City Centre116 - 610 6th StreetAcross from Shoppers 604.520.9923OPEN same as mall hours

Lougheed Town Centre206 - 9855 Austin RdBeside Purdy’s604.420.0788OPEN same as mall hours

Marine Way Market200-7515 Market CrossingBurnaby, Beside PriceSmart604.432.6199Visit website for store hours

Now Hiring Shift Leadersat Royal City Centre and other locations. Great bene� ts and advancement opportunities.

FAX: (604) 272-8065 EMAIL: [email protected]

Give Thanks & Give Back!

On Saturday, October 12th, donate $1 to the Canadian Cancer Society at any Kin’s location.

$1.00/bag

Russet Potatoes (5lb bag)

Fresh & Nutritious, Washington Grown

*Reg Price $2.50/bagValid with coupon only with any purchase at

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Sweet & Crunchy

Ambrosia Apples

$1.29/lbLocally Grown

Super Sweet & Nutritious

Carrots

49¢/lbLocally Grown

Super Sweet & Crunchy

Sweet Celebration Grapes

$1.99/lbCalifornia Grown

Fresh & Sweet

Bartlett Pears

79¢/lbWashington Grown

Fresh & Crunchy (3 pieces per bag)

Romaine Heart Lettuce

BAGS/$4.00California Grown

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Fresh & Nutritious

Broccoli Crowns

89¢/lbLocally Grown

Super Sweet & Juicy

Natural Thompson Grapes

$2.49/lbCalifornia Grown