page 5 page 6 page 25 NEW BUILDING EYED FOR ASH ST. SITE END-OF-YEAR CHAT WITH CHRISTY CLARK HYACK GIRLS 2ND IN ABBY TOURNEY www.newwestnewsleader.com WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 10 2014 Five deaths in 11 days String of incidents draws warning from B.C. Coroner B.C.’s chief coroner is warning drivers and walkers to take extra care after five elderly pedestrians were killed in intersections over a recent 11-day period. Barb McLintock said two of the deaths happened in Vancouver and there have been one each in New Westminster, Kelowna and Oliver between Nov. 23 and Dec. 3. The fatality in New West occurred Saturday, Nov. 29, when an 84-year-old woman was crossing the intersection at Sixth Street and Fifth Avenue at about noon when she and a younger woman were hit. The elderly woman died later that evening. In four of the five cases, the pedestrians – who ranged in age from 73 to 87 – were struck by vehicles making left- hand turns. In the fifth case, the vehicle was going straight through the intersection. A review by the B.C. Coroners Service of 142 similar fatalities from 2010-2012 showed seniors over age 70 are more than twice as likely as any other age group to die in a pedestrian incident. New two-lane bridge won’t be ready for vehicles until January Grant Granger [email protected]The Braid Street Bailey bridge linking New West and Coquitlam won’t be open until the new year. Pile driving for the second lane of the connection was expected to start about a month ago, but it won’t begin until sometime this week, said City of New Westminster engineering technologist Keith Whiteley. Negotiations over the price of the pile driving delayed the project because nearby BC Hydro, Telus and other lines created complications. Those details have now been worked out, but work won’t be completed for several weeks. “Right now our goal is to get the piles in and get the superstructure in, and as soon as that’s done we’ll get the rest into place,” said Whiteley. He updated new New Westminster Mayor Jonathan Coté and Coquitlam Mayor Richard Stewart on the weekend. Currently one lane is open to pedestrians and cyclists but remains closed to vehicles until work on the second structure is completed. It replaced the previous one-lane Bailey bridge that was determined to be structurally unsound to carry heavy vehicles last March. The second bridge came into play because Coquitlam wanted a two- lane structure to connect its United Boulevard to Braid. New West argued that adding another lane would add even more traffic to the already heavily congested Braid and Brunette Avenue intersection. The dispute went to binding arbitration which ruled in Coquitlam’s favour. Whiteley said no more work can be done on the first bridge until the second structure is in place. The abutments for both crossings will be done at the same time. For now, ramps at either end of the one that’s been installed allow cyclists and pedestrians to cross. The bridge is also lit to allow safe night crossings. twitter.com/lonegrangerbnw No Bailey bridge opening anytime soon MARIO BARTEL/NEWSLEADER Santa is all smiles as he waves to the crowds on the soggy sidewalks of Columbia Street during Saturday’s New Westminster Christmas parade. See MORE PHOTOS on A16 see DANGEROUS, A3 A New West mom says a local medical clinic’s no-stroller policy is out of line. See Page A3 CELL 604.319.5593 ★ WWW.BRYNWARD.COM FIVE STAR SERVICE ★ OUTSTANDING RESULTS Ward Licensed REALTOR ® Assistant to Bryn Ward REALTOR® Licensed REALTOR ® Alves Ward ★ JUST SOLD: #103-18 SMOKEY SMITH & #801-415 E COLUMBIA SALES PENDING: #107-312 CARNARVON & #107-265 ROSS FOR SALE: #209-580 12TH ST. WE SPECIALIZE IN SELLING NEW WESTMINSTER HOUSES AND CONDOS CALL FOR A COMPLIMENTARY MARKET EVALUATION & BUYERS CONSULTATION FOR LISTING DETAILS & PHOTOS golfburnaby.net Gift Certificates for the golfer on your list! NOW AVAILABLE Burnaby Mountain Golf Course & Driving Range Riverway Golf Course & Driving Range
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Wednesday, December 10, 2014 NewsLeader A1
page5 page6 page25NEW BUILDING EYED FOR ASH ST. SITE
END-OF-YEAR CHAT WITH CHRISTY CLARK
HYACK GIRLS 2ND IN ABBY TOURNEY
www.newwestnewsleader.com
WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 10 2014
Five deaths in 11 daysString of incidents draws warning from B.C. Coroner
B.C.’s chief coroner is warning drivers and walkers to take extra care after five elderly pedestrians were killed in intersections over a recent 11-day period.
Barb McLintock said two of the deaths happened in Vancouver and there have been one each in New Westminster, Kelowna and Oliver between Nov. 23 and Dec. 3.
The fatality in New West occurred Saturday, Nov. 29, when an 84-year-old woman was crossing the intersection at Sixth Street and Fifth Avenue at about noon when she and a younger woman were hit. The elderly woman died later that evening.
In four of the five cases, the pedestrians – who ranged in age from 73 to 87 – were struck by vehicles making left-hand turns. In the fifth case, the vehicle was going straight through the intersection.
A review by the B.C. Coroners Service of 142 similar fatalities from 2010-2012 showed seniors over age 70 are more than twice as likely as any other age group to die in a pedestrian incident.
New two-lane bridge won’t be ready for vehicles until JanuaryGrant [email protected]
The Braid Street Bailey bridge linking New West and Coquitlam won’t be open until the new year.
Pile driving for the second lane of the connection was expected to start about a month ago, but it won’t begin until sometime this week, said City of New Westminster engineering technologist Keith Whiteley.
Negotiations over the price of the pile driving delayed the project because nearby BC Hydro, Telus and other lines created complications. Those details have now been worked out, but work won’t be completed for several weeks.
“Right now our goal is to get the piles in and get the superstructure in, and as soon as that’s done we’ll get the rest into place,” said Whiteley.
He updated new New Westminster Mayor Jonathan Coté and Coquitlam Mayor Richard
Stewart on the weekend.Currently one lane is open to
pedestrians and cyclists but remains closed to vehicles until work on the second structure is completed. It replaced the previous one-lane Bailey bridge that was determined to be structurally unsound to carry heavy vehicles last March.
The second bridge came into play because Coquitlam wanted a two-lane structure to connect its United Boulevard to Braid.
New West argued that adding another lane would add even more traffic to the already heavily
congested Braid and Brunette Avenue intersection.
The dispute went to binding arbitration which ruled in Coquitlam’s favour.
Whiteley said no more work can be done on the first bridge until the second structure is in place.
The abutments for both crossings will be done at the same time.
For now, ramps at either end of the one that’s been installed allow cyclists and pedestrians to cross. The bridge is also lit to allow safe night crossings.
twitter.com/lonegrangerbnw
No Bailey bridge opening anytime soon
MARIO BARTEL/NEWSLEADERSanta is all smiles as he waves to the crowds on the soggy sidewalks of Columbia Street during Saturday’s New Westminster Christmas parade. See MORE PHOTOS on A16
see DANGEROUS, A3
A New West mom says a local medical
clinic’s no-stroller policy is out of line.
See Page A3
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VOLUNTEERING AND NETWORKING FOR NEW IMMIGRANTSNew immigrants are invited to learn more about volunteering and networking at an information session at the New Westminster Public Library on Saturday, December 13, 2014 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm.
Presented by S.U.C.C.E.S.S. the session will include the benefi ts of volunteering and how to fi nd networking and volunteer opportunities. The workshop will be conducted in English, with translation available in French, English, Chichewa, Nyanja, Lingala, and Swahili.
To register: phone the Library at 604-527-4667 or call S.U.C.C.E.S.S. at 604-430-1899 ext. 110.
FINANCIAL LITERACY WORKSHOPSNew immigrants can learn more about banking and saving at a free Financial Literacy series at the New Westminster Public Library. General Banking will be held on Thursday, December 11 and Saving for Education on Tuesday, December 16. Both sessions are from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm.
The workshops are presented by MOSAIC and co-sponsored by the New Westminster Public Library. They will be delivered in English, with translation available in Korean and Mandarin. Participants are asked to bring their Permanent Resident card to the workshops.
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HISTORIC CHRISTMAS PROGRAMS AT IRVING HOUSETRADITIONAL VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS AT IRVING HOUSEVisit Irving House this holiday season and experience a traditional Victorian Christmas. Register for children’s heritage holiday craft programs, enjoy live music and caroling at the Christmas Cheer At Irving House musical series or bring some friends for a magnifi cent Victorian tea in period setting. Please call to register, 604.527.4640.
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OPERATION RED NOSENamed in honour of Rudolph, the most famous reindeer of all, Operation Red Nose provides free rides to drivers and their passengers who are impaired or too tired to drive home during the holiday season.
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From November 28 to December 31 (Fridays, Saturdays and New Year’s Eve), if you’ve been drinking or are too tired to drive home, call 1-877-604-NOSE and a team of three Operation Red Nose volunteers will help you get home safely.
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Forced to abandon expensive contraption outside to get her infant twins treatedGrant [email protected]
A New Westminster medical office’s stroller ban has upset many moms in the city.
Jessica Warren noticed last Thursday her 11-week old twins might have thrush, a yeast infection of the mouth. So she carefully packed Acacia and Jason into their brand-new $1,000 double-decker stroller, loaded it up with all the accoutrements necessary for taking babies out and about, and headed to the Columbia Square Medical Centre just a block away.
But when she got there she was shocked to find out she’d have to leave the stroller outside. It was a safety issue, she was told.
To get service she was forced to gather up the babies and all of her bags, and leave the expensive
stroller outside in the rain. And while she went through the elaborate process a couple of other patients got in line ahead of her. The ironic thing, she says, was with all of them and their belongings strewn across the waiting room Warren believes she took up more room than if she’d brought the stroller in.
“Needless to say I was some pissed off,” said Warren, who was grateful for a young woman who volunteered to watch her stroller. “[That is] hugely bad business. It’s a real pain in the bum to me because it was so close and I was hoping to keep this office as my walk-in, but now I cannot go there out of principle.”
Some other mothers on the New West Moms Facebook page shared her sentiment.
One mom told a story of taking her two feverish boys, aged 18 and six months, to the clinic in a stroller and was told to leave it outside.
“I explained that I couldn’t possibly hold two sick babies and all my stuff from the stroller so it doesn’t get stolen outside,” wrote Teddy Parvanova. “The receptionist shrugged and told me to leave. I was furious. Plus I myself had
fever and walked all the way there despite being dizzy and super sick. They turned me away. It’s ridiculous.”
One mother complained when she refused to leave her stroller outside in the rain because it could get
stolen she was told “that’s not our problem.”
Another said she was recovering from a cesarean section so it was easier to push a stroller than carry a car seat, but the clinic made her put the stroller back in her vehicle and carry
the car seat. “Ouch did that hurt!” wrote Candice Halliday.
“I was surprised by the signs regarding strollers and thought it was strange that their website advertises a pediatrician and a family medicine doctor, yet the waiting room didn’t have one kid-friendly thing in it,” wrote Jamie Beaumar.
Clinic owner Dr. Irina Payne did not return the NewsLeader’s request for an interview.
The woman who answered the phone at the clinic, who identified herself only as Karen, said the centre is a rapid-access clinic and strollers in the small waiting room would hinder access for emergency personnel with stretchers.
In addition, strollers are a tripping hazard for elderly and injured patients, she said, and can bring in water and mud creating slipping hazards.
Patient walkers and wheelchairs are not banned from the clinic, she added.
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Mom ticked off at clinic’s stroller ban
GRANT GRANGER/NEWSLEADERJessica Warren is upset the Columbia Square Medical Center made her leave her brand new $1,000 stroller for her 11-week-old twins Acacia (top) and Jason outside while she waited to see a doctor.
Dangerous time of year for pedestriansIt also showed that in cases
where pedestrians were crossing at an intersection on a green light, more than two-thirds of the drivers who struck them were making a left-hand turn.
“The need for extra care increases in the winter months when longer hours of darkness and frequent poor road and weather conditions lead to an increased number of pedestrian incidents,” McLintock said.
She noted the review showed more than a quarter of all the deaths happened in January and February.
Safety tips for pedestrians:
• Enhance your visibility, especially after dark. Wear light-coloured or fluorescent clothing, or attach a light or a reflective strip to your clothing.
• Stay alert. Watch out for drivers turning into an intersection from left and right. Try to make eye contact with all nearby drivers before stepping out onto the street.
• Don’t assume a crosswalk or a green light at an intersection
makes you safe. Ensure drivers see you before you step out from the curb.
• Especially if you know you may be slower in crossing a road, give yourself the most time to cross by waiting for a newly turned green or walk signal.
• Look left, right and left again before crossing the street, and be on the lookout for turning or backing vehicles.
• Keep scanning for vehicles as you cross.
• Hold your hand up or do whatever it takes to make yourself more visible to drivers.
And for motorists:
• Stay alert. Don’t be distracted by activities that take your mind off driving or your eyes off the road. Watch carefully for pedestrians when approaching any crosswalk or intersection.
• Ensure all pedestrians have cleared the road before proceeding.
• Take special care to watch for pedestrians or other vulnerable road users when making a left-hand turn.
• Watch especially carefully for the elderly or mobility-challenged. Recognize it may take them longer than average to complete a safe crossing.
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New four-storey rental apartment block to replace one that burnedGrant [email protected]
A new four-storey rental apartment block is expected to rise from the ashes of the one on Ash Street destroyed by fire early this year.
Owner Darshan Garcha has applied for a development permit to build a 38-unit rental building at the northwest corner of Ash Street and Fourth Avenue. It would replace the 29-unit Kenbar Apartments which went up in a blaze in the early morning hours of Jan. 31 leaving 36 residents homeless. It was built in 1969.
The proposal is for 33 one-bedroom units and five two bedrooms ranging from 646 to 1,019 square feet with 48 underground parking spaces.
The previous building had six bachelor units,
22 one-bedroom units and one two-bedroom with 29 parking spaces.
A report to council said the proposal is consistent with the property’s current zoning. It noted the developer has committed to including programmable thermostats, energy efficient lighting, drought tolerant plantings and plug-ins for electric vehicles.
The plan still has to be reviewed by city staff and the design panel before council votes on the development permit.
The fire started about 1:30 a.m. It took firefighters several hours to put the fiery blaze out as local television news breakfast shows broadcast live updates from the site. No one was injured.
The community responded with more than enough donations of clothes, furniture and appliances organizers to replace those lost by the building’s residents in the blaze.
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CITY OF NEW WESTMINSTER REPORTArchitectural drawing for a proposed 38-unit rental building on Ash Street at Fourth Avenue. It would replace an apartment block destroyed by fire Jan. 31.
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A year-end interview with Premier Christy Clark. For an extended version see the opinion section at www.burnabynewsleader.com.
TF: Are you still confident that we’re going to see a major LNG project approved by the end of 2014?PCC: We’re still in negotiations
with Petronas and Shell, so I don’t know if it will be by the end of 2014, but I’m hoping in the next few months.
[Days after this interview, Petronas announced a delay in their investment decision until 2015.]TF: I talked to a couple
of SFU climate mitigation specialists, and they agreed that it’s unlikely to the point of impossible to have a major LNG industry and still meet Gordon Campbell’s ambitious greenhouse gas target of a 33 per cent reduction by 2020. What do you think?PCC: I think that we may
prove them wrong. Many of
these facilities, not all of them, will be partly or fully electrically powered up, so that reduces those impacts, and there’s going to be a real incentive to invest in new technology to minimize that as well.
I think the bigger picture is what really matters, which is that in shipping 82 million tonnes of liquefied natural gas to Asia, we help them get off coal and other dirtier sources of oil, and that is the biggest contribution that we’ve ever made to reducing climate change.TF: Ontario and Quebec have
taken a page from your book. They have seven conditions for an oil pipeline, Energy East, which involves conversion of gas pipelines and taking Alberta oil to the East Coast. What do you
think?PCC: I think they took our
five conditions and elaborated on them. So you’ve got British Columbia, Alberta, now Ontario and Quebec, all signed on to some version of the five conditions. And of course Enbridge and Kinder Morgan as well.TF: What about the conditions
they have added?PCC: One of the things they
say they want to protect against is a shortage of natural gas coming to Ontario and Quebec. These are the same two provinces that have put a moratorium on extracting natural gas. They want to make sure that we do it here, good enough for us to do, and send it to them, but they won’t do that themselves. I look at their last two conditions, and I roll my eyes a little bit.TF: All the way to New
Brunswick, they’ve basically bought the anti-hydraulic fracturing myth?PCC: Yes. Somehow they
all watched an American
mockumentary or whatever you call it, and believed it. Here in British Columbia we do fracking better than anywhere in the world. It is the gold standard. TF: Finance Minister Mike
de Jong says we have a surplus estimated at more than $400 million for this fiscal year, and he suggested that much of that would have to go to pay off deficits from previous years. Of course the opposition is interested in welfare rates and in particular ending child support clawbacks. What’s your view?PCC: Like any family that’s
been through tough times, the first thing you need to do when you get back to finding a job and making an income again, is to pay off your credit cards. And that’s what we’re going to do.
We are going to see if we can find ways to improve some of the programs over time, but can’t do that until we can afford it. It’s typical, the NDP want us to spend the money before we have it.
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Everyone is gearing up for the Christmas season, that wonderful time of year focused on giving. There are food drives collecting for the food bank, and campaigns of all kinds to help those in need, including toy drives trying to ensure all children have something waiting for them under the Christmas tree.
This is a great thing, and it is good-hearted people that both organize and contribute to them. But the best they can hope for is to alleviate some of the need.
The sad fact is, the issue of child poverty is not going to be solved by a once-a-year campaign.
According to the annual report released by First Call, a coalition of advocacy groups, child poverty is on the rise in B.C. rather than declining. The B.C. Child Poverty Report Card says 153,000 children were living below the poverty line in this province in 2012.
Last year, the report said 169,240 children.
First Call set out 19 recommendations in its report with a goal of reducing the provincial child poverty rate to seven per cent by 2020.
The recommendations cover a range, from raising the minimum wage to increased child tax benefits and rescinding cuts to Employment Insurance. But what they all have in common is the need for provincial and federal governments to address the problem.
Back in 1989 – yes, 25 years ago – all political parties in the House of Commons collectively vowed to end child poverty in a decade.
We’re still waiting. And, obviously, it’s not an easy solution to come by, but when we see the enormity of the problem of child poverty, it is clear it is time for upper levels of government to join in the fight to make some long-term change.
We can’t wait another 25 years.—Black Press
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Wednesday, December 10, 2014 NewsLeader A7Wednesday, December 10, 2014 NewsLeader A7
COMMENT
Re: Clean coal is an oxymoron (Guest Column on the Fraser Surrey Docks proposal)
Good article: pertinent points.
In addition, Mr. Allen, I suggest the most promising strategy to resist this development is the evidence that with sudden shifts in the market resulting in much lower than anticipated value for coal, the economic decision becomes shaky and the whole proposition too risky.
Recent changes in anticipated Chinese consumption along with China’s imposing a tariff on imported coal, India’s recent plan to shift energy source in several states, and an oversupply world wide means that investors will have a hard time arranging financing and our efforts to illuminate the bankers may provide the most effect at blocking this plan. The World Bank announced some months ago that they would not fund further coal-for-electricity projects.
Richard Fahlman
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Investing in infrastructure to ship coal when the bottom is dropping out of the coal market is ridiculous.
Promising jobs that will not materialize in order to take a final shot at unloading a product known now by everyone to be toxic—that shows a total callous disregard for the health of all of us in its path. It’s time to tell the super rich we won’t sacrifice our health for their profits.
Lyla Smith
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Washington and Oregon rejected their coal dust and B.C. should do the same. Keep British Columbia beautiful.
Earl Richards
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Yeah, and then there’s climate and ocean acidification. End of story.
Paul Magnus
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Those of us in Powell River, Texada, Lund, etc, do not want this coal mess in our neighbourhood.
So why is this U.S. coal proposed to be shipped up our
way instead of leaving for China from Washington ports?
And these hundreds of coal shipments are to be added to the proposed hundreds more oil tankers? No thank you. America... huh, keep that coal and those jobs to yourself. We want to keep our coast clean.
Mary E Tilberg—online comments
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WHEN’S THE LIGHT GOING UP?Re: East Eighth intersections to get changes
When are the stop lights going up at Richmond Street?
The work has started at Sherbrooke and it is making it more dangerous for me to pull out of my driveway onto East 8th Avenue. I believe once the traffic lights get installed it will give a break in the traffic heading up the hill and make it easier and less dangerous for me to pull out.
Lorna Cloutier—online comment
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• Editor’s Note: We contacted city engineering director Jim Lowrie, and this is what he said: “The new pedestrian activated traffic signal at the 8th Ave./Richmond St. intersection should be operational on or before December 19, 2014. The contractor has experienced a short delay due to the recent cold weather.”
THINKING INDEPENDENTLYRe: Our recent election
I’m not grumpy about (m)any of the results. I was offended when it was suggested (rather strongly) that I might vote the same way a number of certain people (for whom I might vote myself) recommended.
That would have taken all the fun out of my hard work in deciding. I don’t attend meetings (or watch them online) in order to heckle, but to think independently. Heck, I don’t even expect politicians to “toe the party line.”
I’ve tried to be a free thinker for decades.
(Oops, have I just lost possible endorsements?).
Franci LouannNew Westminster
BIA’S FAREWELL TO SHOW & SHINE
Re: New West BIA says it will no longer put on Show & Shine
The likely departure of the Show and Shine is regrettable, but it’s hard to dispute the reasoning of the BIA.
Jonathan Story
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The Show and Shine is a day I spend money along Columbia Street. I have been sick from a food truck and cannot trust another! What the !!!!!!!!!!! are you people thinking with?
Mark Faustman—online comment
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THANKS, WAYNE, FOR EVERYTHINGRe: New Westminster Mayor Wayne Wright rides off into the sunset
Mayor Wright gave us a fresh outlook and vision for the city of New West when we needed it the most.
We do not all have to agree on what was achieved or not achieved but Mayor Wright always had the best interests of the city at the forefront.
Jonathan Coté is fully aware of the future steps that need to be undertaken, having been with Wright for several years.
I personally would have desired to have Mayor Wright as a councillor for four years with special assignments to benefit the city.
Thank you Mayor Wright for taking the city into the future with very different ideas.
Frank Benoit—online comment
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IT’S A SPACE ISSUERe: Neighbours voice concerns about Urban Academy’s plans
Public parks are not private school playgrounds. Let the school provide its own playspace. If there is not enough room to provide that, there is not enough room for the school.
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A12 NewsLeader Wednesday, December 10, 2014A12 NewsLeader Wednesday, December 10, 2014
It’s time to deck the halls! People are getting into the holiday spirit by adorning their homes with festive décor, decorating the tree, and stringing indoor and outdoor lights. These colourful decorations and lighting add sparkle to the holidays, but while outfitting your home with ornaments, be sure to keep safety top-of-mind.
CSA Group, a leading testing and certification organization, offers the following safety tips for a worry-free winter wonderland:
Inspire envy, safely – Create a dazzling lighting display that will make the neighbours jealous! But before working with outdoor wiring, be sure to turn off the electricity to the supply outlet and unplug the connection. Keep in mind when hanging lights outdoors to keep electrical connectors above ground, out of puddles and snow, and away from metal
eavestroughs.Don’t be fooled – When
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Stay cozy – Besides their decorative qualities, gas fireplaces can provide warmth for you and your loved ones to curl up in front of. To avoid hazards, be sure to inspect the fireplace before each use and have a qualified professional serviceperson check it annually.
Be bright when you light – Buy flame-resistant decorations and never place open flames or candles near flammable materials, such as wreathes, trees or paper decorations. Never nail or tack lighting strings to a wall as this may damage insulation and create a shock or fire hazard. Instead, use insulated fasteners to hold light strings in place, rather than metal nails or tacks that could damage wiring.
And always have working carbon monoxide and smoke alarms.
Keep the season safe
Christmas lights can help add a festive air to your home, as long as you keep some basic safety tips in mind.
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Wednesday, December 10, 2014 NewsLeader A13Wednesday, December 10, 2014 NewsLeader A13
What kind of tree to pick: Natural or artificial?
People have firm beliefs on what’s better for the holidays: a natural tree from the nearby tree farm or an artificial tree purchased at the store.
Proponents for both side haves their share of opinions regarding which is more environmentally friendly or fiscally responsible. Christmas celebrants who want to veer away from the argument completely can select a live tree (with roots intact) for their tree of choice this year.
Christmas trees that can be planted afterward are easily found at lawn and garden retailers or from the very same tree farms from which trees can be hewn. Chances are the tree is already packaged in a large pot, to make transport a little easier.
A homeowner considering a live tree must decide where the tree will be planted afterward, and perhaps even dig the spot in advance.
That’s because it can be
particularly difficult to dig a large hole in which to plant a tree when the ground is thoroughly frozen.
Laying the groundwork for the hole will make post-Christmas planting possible.
Tree experts say a live tree should not exceed five feet in height.
Larger, more mature trees can have difficulty acclimating to transplanting and may go
into shock. Try to keep the tree outdoors as much as possible and only have it indoors to decorate for a maximum of two weeks, otherwise the warm, indoor temperatures may mimic spring and bring the tree out of dormancy.
When getting ready to transplant the tree outside, transition it back to the cold by keeping it in the garage for a few days before moving outside.
There’s a certain romantic quality to the idea of a natural tree.
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SANTA’S SOGGY ARRIVALSanta picked one of the rainiest days of the year to make his grand entrance to New Westminster on Saturday at the annual Christmas parade on Columbia Street. Above, the city’s Ambassadors take shelter in their float. Left, a parade participant captures the drenching moment. Below left, Shawn Wade of the Society of the Honourable Guard improvises to keep his hat dry prior to the start of the parade. Below right, Marty Lovick tries to protect the decorations on his car from the elements.
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Holiday films to lift your spiritsA popular traditions
during this festive time of year is to watch a favorite holiday film with family and friends. With that in mind, following are some of the most beloved holiday movies to make it onto the big screen.
‘It’s a Wonderful lIfe’
Perhaps no holiday film is more beloved than this 1946 Frank Capra-directed classic. Screen legend Jimmy Stewart plays a desperate businessman contemplating suicide during the holiday season. But a guardian angel helps him realize all the good fortune in his life by showing him what life might have been like if he had never existed.
‘WhIte ChrIstmas’This 1954 song-
and-dance film stars Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye as a pair of longtime friends and ex-military men who fall in love with a sister act team that includes famous singer (and aunt to George Clooney) Rosemary Clooney. Crosby and Kaye join forces to save the failing Vermont inn of their beloved former commander.
‘mIraCle on 34th street’
Natalie Wood stars in this 1947 classic that follows the trial of Kris Kringle, who claims to be Santa Claus and must prove otherwise to avoid being institutionalized. Nominated for Best Picture at the 1948 Academy Awards,
Miracle on 34th Street won three of the prestigious statuettes, including a Best Supporting Actor Oscar for Edmund Gwenn, who played
the jolly old man in the red suit.
‘Bad santa’
Though not quite as heartwarming as many holiday films, this 2003
black comedy stars Billy Bob Thornton as miserable, alcoholic con man “Willie,” who poses as a mall Santa Claus so he can rob a department store safe on Christmas Eve.
But in spite of its rather raunchy take
on the holiday season, the film is ultimately a story of redemption as Willie befriends a bullied youngster and begins to turn his life around.
‘a ChrIstmas Carol’
Those seeking a
more traditional take on holiday films need look no further than this 1951 adaptation of the Charles Dickens novella, telling the tale of bitter miser Ebenezer Scrooge haunted by three ghosts Christmas Eve.
James Stewart and Donna Reed star in the 1946 film It’s a Wonderful Life. The movie received a mixed reception back when it was released just after WWII, but has gone on to be a celebrated classic.
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Financial Literacy Workshops: New immigrants can learn more about banking and saving at free financial literacy workshops presented by MOSAIC and co-sponsored by the New Westminster Public Library. They will be delivered in English, with translation available in Korean and Mandarin. Participants are asked to bring their Permanent Resident card to the workshops. When: Workshop on general banking on Thursday, Dec. 11; saving for education on Tuesday, Dec. 16; both from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Where: New Westminster Public Library, 716 6th Ave., New Westminster. Pre-register: Library, 604-527-4660; MOSAIC: Jackie Hong, 778-558-9011, [email protected], or Jieni He, 778-386-8311, [email protected].
Christmas Open House: Burnaby-New Westminster MP Peter Julian invites the community to his annual Christmas open house. Enjoy live entertainment, refreshments and children’s activities. A donation of non-perishable food for the food bank would be appreciated. When: Friday, Dec. 12, 4-7 p.m. Where: Nikkei Centre, 6688 Southoaks Crescent, Burnaby (near Kingsway and Sperling). Info: 604-775-5707.
Volunteering and Networking for New Immigrants: New immigrants are invited to learn more about volunteering and networking. Presented by S.U.C.C.E.S.S. the session will include the benefits of volunteering and how to find
networking and volunteer opportunities. The workshop will be conducted in English, with translation available in French, English, Chichewa, Nyanja, Lingala, and Swahili. When: Saturday, Dec. 13, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Where: New Westminster Public Library, 716 6th Ave., New Westminster. Register: The Library at 604-527-4667 or S.U.C.C.E.S.S. at 604-430-1899 ext. 110.
Befana’s Star: A Traditional Italian Christmas Story: BellaLuna Productions presents a colorful retelling of this traditional Italian story comes alive with music, puppets and panettone. Legend has it that on January 6, also known as ‘the Epiphany’, a bright star appears in the eastern skies leading The Three Magi to Bethlehem to meet the Child King. Inspired by their quest, an eccentric old Italian woman decides to follow this star herself and bring some of her cakes and cookies as gifts to the child. In the Italian tradition, the old Befana still flies through the skies on the eve of the Epiphany delivering gifts to all the children around the world. When: Dec. 13-14, 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. Where: Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, Burnaby. Tickets: $10 at 604-205-3000, or shadboltcentre.com.
Hearth & Fire: Over 70 singers from The British Columbia Girls Choir and 45 musicians from The Band of the 15th Field Regiment bring you a collection of joyful seasonal music for the whole family. When: Saturday, Dec. 13, 7:30 p.m. Where: Michael J. Fox Theatre, 7373 MacPherson Ave., Burnaby. Tickets: Adults $23, Seniors/Students $18, Children, at 604-542-1698 or [email protected].
PR Card Renewal & Canadian Citizenship Application: Presented by MOSAIC, a mu l t i l i n g u a l n o n - p ro f i t organization dedicated to addressing settlement issues affecting immigrants and refugees. When: Dec. 15, 6–8 p.m. Where: Tommy Douglas Burnaby Public Library, 7311 Kingsway, Burnaby. Info: Angel, 604-438-8214 ext. 104.
Musica Intima: Vancouver vocal ensemble performs A Christmas Story, which couples traditional holiday favourites with contemporary marvels, including works by Richard Rodney Bennett, Craig Galbraith and James MacMillan. This year’s concert format presents Yuletide stories and texts sourced from our audience in a Vinyl Café-inspired narrative. When: Monday, Dec. 15, 7:30 p.m. Where: Knox Presbyterian Church, 403 East Columbia St., New Westminster. Tickets: $35 adults, $30 seniors, $10 students at www.musicaintima.org or 604-731-6618.
New Westminster Historical Society: World War I began in 1914, one hundred years ago. World War II began in 1939, 75 years ago. This newly researched presentation will look at the local Christmases of 1914 and 1939 to see how they were celebrated as reported in the local press, a look as life went on in the face of great personal stress. Free and everyone welcome. When: Wednesday, Dec. 17, 7:30 p.m. Where: Auditorium, New Westminster Public Library, 716 – 6th Ave.
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Annual Gadabouts Christmas LunchSanta had a big greeting for community volunteers and seniors attending Wednesday’s annual Gadabouts Christmas luncheon at the Riverway Clubhouse. Thanks was given to the amazing sponsors - Chevron Canada Ltd, City Of Burnaby, Keith and Betty Beedie Foundation, Mulberry Parc and Cupe local 23 who supplied Christmas gift baskets for all those attending.
This is a Christmas tradition and a chance to thank everyone who makes the Gadabout service possible. The Gadabout’s trips help isolated seniors to get out and about, meet new friends and socialize.
The Christmas party was a big success and thanks to everyone who donated gifts to the Burnaby Christmas Bureau!
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Should a visit to Mum come first this Christmas?Dear Eve,
Holiday time is just around the corner and I am feeling the stress. I have always gone to visit my mom back east so she won’t be alone during Christmas. She still lives on her own and manages pretty well for a woman of 84, but she won’t fly anymore so there is no chance of her coming here.
Recently I met a woman and she is expecting me to be her escort at her family’s celebrations. This would be my first time meeting them. I feel torn deciding what to do. I would rather be with my girlfriend, but feel very guilty not seeing mom.
Norman
Dear NormanHard to be in two places at
once. I say keep the status quo this year on visiting your mom. If your relationship with this
woman gets more serious, then next year, maybe take her along on the trip. Or at least you will be able to give mom the heads up well in advance that you won’t be visiting next year on the holidays.
If you can arrange it, return from your trip to spend New Year’s with your new gal and meet her family on New Year’s Day.
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A tour bus driver was driving with a bus load of seniors down a highway when he was tapped on his shoulder by a little old lady. She offered him a handful
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She repeated this gesture about five more times.
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Gift ideas for the special seniors in your life
With lifetimes of experiences and seemingly everything they could ever want or need in life already at their disposal, seniors can be difficult to shop for come the holiday season.
Many even insist that their family members save their money and not buy them anything for the holidays.
But if the thought of Grandma or Grandma not having something to open come the holidays is simply unacceptable, consider the following gift ideas.
Activity AssistAnce devices
The realities of getting older often mean the body slows down and activities may not be as easy as they used to be. Many active seniors are not ready to live sedentary lives, nor should they be forced to do so.
Plenty of products exist that can make life easier and more comfortable for older adults.
Television amplifying headphones are one product that can be a great fit for seniors, particularly those having difficulty hearing their televisions.
The headphones amplify the sound of the programming without disturbing others in the room, and many such headphones even allow users to mute their televisions.
This feature is perfect for someone who likes to watch TV while a spouse is sleeping or reading in the same room.
Other devices that can make life easier for seniors include magnifying products or bookholders.
In addition, gel seat cushions can take pressure off of the spine in the car or at home.
GreAt Food
Food is always a handy gift because it doesn’t take up much room and can be
enjoyed at a recipient’s leisure. Perhaps there is something
the senior in your life used to enjoy as a child but now finds hard to come by.
A search of the Internet may uncover that special treat.
You may be able to ship a specialty soft drink or favourite cookie that is not available in a nearby store.
Otherwise, ask a store manager if a particular item that’s not in stock in the store can be a special order.
Photos
What grandparent does not enjoy looking at his or her family members?
Computer-savvy men and women can use photo software to design personalized photo books, calendars, mugs, and other photo-related gifts.
Just about anything can be emblazoned with a photo, including tote bags and pillows.
Another idea is to collect old photos and compile a memory book.
Scan the images so they are preserved digitally and then print out the images in a book that includes the family history.
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Seniors who truly do not want or need anything probably will likely jump at the opportunity to spend time with loved ones.
Treat a friend or family member to a meal out or simply spend a few hours chatting at his or her home.
Sometimes the company of a new face and good conversation is the ideal gift.
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Happier holidays for seniors with special needs, health issues
I enjoy the holiday season with all its twinkling lights, music, roaring fires, and especially getting together with friends. The food is abundant!
Charities are collecting a variety of items for folks less fortunate. As I was speaking with my mother who is 87 years old she reminded me that the holiday season can also be a time of great stress and sadness for some. I thought about this for a moment and then started searching for articles that may put the season into perspective for those who have seniors in their lives and also for seniors who have friends that may need a little more understanding during this time of the year.
10 Tips To Help seniors enjoy THe Holidays
As I was reading, I came across an article with 10 tips to help seniors enjoy the holiday season. Here they are:
stroll down memory laneHolidays provoke
memories, which can be especially powerful in the later years of life. Older people may have difficulty remembering but are often able to share stories and observations from the past. Use picture albums, family videos and music, even theme
songs from old radio or TV programs, to help stimulate memories and encourage seniors to share their stories and experiences.
plan aheadThe noise and confusion
of a large family gathering can lead to irritability or exhaustion for older adults. Schedule time for a nap, and consider designating a “quiet room” where an older person can take a break. Assign someone to be the day’s companion to the older person, to make sure the individual is comfortable.
eliminate obstaclesIf a gathering is in a place
unfamiliar to an older person, remove slippery throw rugs and other items that could present barriers to someone with balance problems or who has difficulty walking. Clear the way for walkers or wheelchairs.
avoid embarrassing moments
Try to avoid making comments that could inadvertently embarrass
an older friend or family member who may be experiencing short-term memory problems. If an older person forgets a recent conversation, for example, don’t make it worse by saying, “Don’t you remember?”
Create new memoriesIn addition to memories,
seniors need new things to anticipate. Add something new to the holiday celebration. Enjoy activities that are free, such as taking a drive to look at holiday decorations, or window-shopping at the mall or along a festive downtown street.
Be inclusiveInvolve everyone in holiday
meal preparation, breaking down tasks to include the youngest and oldest family members. Older adults with physical limitations can still be included in kitchen activities by asking them to do a simple, helpful task, like greasing cooking pans, peeling vegetables, folding napkins or arranging flowers.
reach outSocial connectedness
is especially important at holiday times.
Reaching out to older relatives and friends who are alone is something all of us should do.
Connect people with local senior support services.
Keep on the sunny sideSeasonal affective disorder
(SAD) or winter depression is an illness that can be provoked by reductions in sunlight during the short days of winter. It is important for people confined indoors, especially those at risk for winter depression, to make time for activities that will increase exposure to daylight.
Monitor medications and alcohol
If you have senior family members, be sure to help them adhere to their regular schedule of medications during the frenzy of the holidays. Also, pay attention to their alcohol consumption during holiday parties and family gatherings. Alcohol can affect behavior or interfere with medications.
I hope these simple tips help keep the holiday season light and bright for all. Take time to enjoy the little things.
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On October 15, 2014, at the 7500 block of Royal Oak Avenue, Burnaby, B.C., Peace Officer(s) of the Burnaby RCMP seized, at the time indicated, the subject property, described as: a 1995 Nissan Altima, BCLP: AA094V, VIN: 1N4BU31D2SC123810, on or about 17:53 Hours, $388.96 CAD, on or about 17:35 Hours, and a Blackberry clone cell phone, on or about 17:20 Hours. The subject property was seized because there was evidence that the subject property would afford evidence in respect of an offence (or offences) under section 5(2) (Possession for purpose of trafficking) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act of Canada (CDSA) and was therefore offence-related property pursuant to section 11 (Search, seizure and detention) of the CDSA. Notice is hereby given that the subject property, CFO file Number: 2014-2452, is subject to forfeiture under Part 3.1 of the CFA and will
be forfeited to the Government for
disposal by the Director of Civil
Forfeiture unless a notice of dispute
is filed with the Director within the
time period set out in this notice.
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a person who claims to have an
interest in all or part of the subject
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notary public, and mailed to the
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In the Matter of Part 3.1 (Administrative Forfeiture) of the Civil Forfeiture Act [SBC 2005, C. 29] the CFA
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On February 13, 2013, at 7108 Collier Street, Burnaby, B.C., and at the New Westminster Police Department located at 555 Columbia Street, New Westminster B.C., Peace Officer(s) of the New Westminster Police Service seized, at the time and location indicated, the subject property, described as: $9,870.83 CAD and $198 USD, on or about 13:00 Hours, and six swords/large knives, one crossbow, and one paintball gun (assault rifle replica), all on or about 11:15 Hours (Collier Street); and a gold necklace on or about 20:52 hours (Columbia Street). The subject property was seized because there was a warrant authorized by the court pursuant to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act of Canada to seize evidence in respect of an offence (or offences) under section 5(2) (Possession for purpose of trafficking) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act of Canada (CDSA) and was therefore offence-related property pursuant to section 11 (Search, seizure and detention) of
the CDSA. Notice is hereby given that the subject property, CFO file Number: 2014-2429, is subject to forfeiture under Part 3.1 of the CFA and will be forfeited to the Government for disposal by the Director of Civil Forfeiture unless a notice of dispute is filed with the Director within the time period set out in this notice. A notice of dispute may be filed by a person who claims to have an interest in all or part of the subject property. The notice of dispute must be filed within 60 days of the date upon which this notice is first published. You may obtain the form of a notice of dispute, which must meet the requirements of Section 14.07 of the CFA, from the Director’s website, accessible online at www.pssg.gov.bc.ca/civilforfeiture. The notice must be in writing, signed in the presence of a lawyer or notary public, and mailed to the Civil Forfeiture Office, PO Box 9234 Station Provincial Government, Victoria, B.C. V8W 9J1.
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(Surrey Terminal)
Van-Kam Freightways Ltd. re-quires two (2) full-time Commer-cial Trailer Journeyman Mechan-ics to work out of our Surrey Terminal located at 10155 Grace Road.
Applicants should have an in-spectors ticket, a minimum of 2 years of related experience, a positive attitude and able to work in a team environment. Experi-ence in a freight fl eet environ-ment would be preferred as this is a busy facility providing service to a large fl eet of Company Owned Trucks and Trailers.
Seize this opportunity to work for one of Western Canada’s largest regional freight carriers.
For more information, call Derek,
at 604-587-9818 or 604-968-7149
Interested candidates should at-tach an updated resume and cov-er letter to:
Van-Kam thanks you for your interest, however only those be-ing considered will be contacted.
Van-Kam is committed toEmployment Equity and
Environmental Responsibility.
111 CARETAKERS/RESIDENTIAL MANAGERS
130 HELP WANTED
EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION
160 TRADES, TECHNICAL
SKILLED TRADES! Experienced welders and completions team members needed in Grande Prairie, AB. Welders, B-Pressure, Sand Blasters, Painters, Insulators. Fly in - Fly out with 1 week at home a month. Accommodation provided. Alberta wages without the expens-es! send resume to:[email protected]
165 WORK WANTED
RESIDENT FARM SUPERVISOR available spring-fall. Start-ups. Di-versifi cation. Succession. Sales, purchasing and shop experience. Ranch. Nursery. Vegetable. Green-house builder. Fair Spanish. Bob Crocker 604-842-2378.
PERSONAL SERVICES
182 FINANCIAL SERVICES
$500 loans and moreNo credit checks
1-877-776-1660Apply at moneyprovider.com
Are You $10K Or More In Debt? DebtGo can help reduce a signifi -cant portion of your debt load. Call now and see if you qualify. 1-800-351-1783
111 CARETAKERS/RESIDENTIAL MANAGERS
130 HELP WANTED
PERSONAL SERVICES
182 FINANCIAL SERVICES
GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB.
1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
260 ELECTRICAL
Low Cost. Same Day. Licensed. Res/Com. Small job expert. Renos Panel changes ~ 604-374-0062
YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899
263 EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE
DRAIN Tiles, Sewer, Water Video Inspection, Jack Hammering, Hand
Excavating Call Tobias 604.782.4322
284 HEAT, AIR, REFRIGERATION
Furnace & Air Conditioning~ Hot water tanks ~Gasfi tting/Sheet metal
604-461-0999
130 HELP WANTED
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
287 HOME IMPROVEMENTS
Full Service Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area.1-800-573-2928
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
289 HOUSEHOLD SERVICES
REFINISH KITCHEN cabinets and wood work in one day! We refi nish right in your home dustless and odorless. Call us today for a free demo and estimate on your wood-work. 604-800-2671
MILANO PAINTING Int./Ext. Prof. Painters. Free Est. Bonded & Insured. 604-551-6510
www.paintspecial.com 604.339.1989 Lower Mainland
604.996.8128 Fraser ValleyRunning this ad for 10yrs
PAINT SPECIAL3 rooms for $299,2 coats any colour
(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price inclsCloverdale Premium quality paint.
NO PAYMENT until Job iscompleted. Ask us about our
Laminate Flooring & Maid Services.
338 PLUMBING
BRO MARV PLUMBING 24/7Plumbing, heating, clogged drains BBB. (604)582-1598, bromarv.com
10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More
Call Aman: 778-895-2005
353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS
FIVE STAR ROOFINGAll kinds of re-roofi ng & repairs.
Free est. Reasonable rates.778-998-7505 or 604-961-7505
329 PAINTING & DECORATING
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS
Roofi ng Experts. 778-230-5717Repairs/Re-Roof/New Roofs. All work Gtd. Free Est. Call Frank.
356 RUBBISH REMOVAL
JUNK REMOVAL By RECYCLE-IT!604.587.5865
372 SUNDECKS
. Aluminum patio cover, sunroom, railing and vinyl. 604-521-2688
374 TREE SERVICES
PETS
477 PETS
2 TINY female hand raised puppies, Yorkie-X. Asking $800.
604-820-8263 or 604-300-3519.
BOUVIER PUPS, home raised, loy-al & loving, various colors $900. 250-494-4092. [email protected]
CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866
COLLIE Doodle pups born Oct 17. Mom is a Rough Collie (45 lbs) & dad is a small Standard Poodle (50 lbs). Both have health clearances (eyes, hips, elbows). 2 Very curly males avail, 1 black & 1 unique blue merle. Intelligent, gentle, easy to train, good with children & animals, low to no shed. Similar in looks & in nature to the Golden Doodle. We are a 4H (agility, obedience, show-manship) family. Please consider the time & commitment needed to raise a dog. Pups will have 1st shots and deworming. Ready Dec. 12, Mission $950. 604.820.4827
TRAVEL with bcclassified.com604 575 5555
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
560 MISC. FOR SALE
RESTLESS LEG Syndrome & Leg Cramps? Fast Relief In One Hour. Sleep At Night. Proven For Over 32 Years. www.allcalm.com Mon-Fri 8-4 EST 1-800-765-8660.
STEEL BUILDINGS...”REALLY BIG SALE!” All steel building models and sizes. Plus extra savings. Buy now and we will store until spring. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422 www.pioneersteel.ca
REAL ESTATE
615 COMMERCIAL PROPERTY
RESORT VILLAGE of Candle Lake, SK. Newly Renovated Restaurant on a .47 Acre Lot 2nd Floor resi-dential, 3 bedrooms. Sale incl: Land, Building, Equipment, Busi-ness. 306-929-4999.
625 FOR SALE BY OWNER
Aldergrove SxS Duplex, 4 suites 8500s/f lot, full renod, new siding/ windows, rent $3400. $579K or $295K each side. 604-807-6565
627 HOMES WANTED
WE BUY HOMES BC• All Prices • All Situations •
• All Conditions •www.webuyhomesbc.com
604-657-9422
RENTALS
706 APARTMENT/CONDO
BURNABY,
LINDEN GLEN APTSRenovated, spacious & bright
1 & 2 Bdrm units. Small pet ok. From $850/mo incl heat & HW.
Near Highgate.
604-540-2028, 778-708-6336
751 SUITES, UPPER
Burnaby 2 bdrm w/view. Very clean, nr Metrotown, NS/NP. Ldry incl. $1050/mo + 2/3 utils. 604-430-8144
RENTALS
752 TOWNHOUSES
PITT MEADOWS: 2 - 3 bdrm co-opT/H $1108/mo - $1211/mo. Shares req’d. Close to WCE, schools & shopping. No subsidy available. 19225 119th Ave. For more info & to book an appt. call 604-465-1938
TRANSPORTATION
845 SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
#1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL
ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME
604.683.2200The Scrapper
SCRAP CAR Removal TOP CA$H PAID on the spot. Local Business. www.a1casper.com 604-378-2029
847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES
2008 SUV Ford Taurus X Ltd, AWD, all options. 125K. Black.$7500/fi rm Call 604-538-4883
