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Fake story sparks a fussStudent paper apologizes to New West copsGrant [email protected]

Douglas College’s student newspaper, The Other Press, issued an apology to the New Westminster Police Department after publishing a fictional ‘humour’ article about the NWPD accidentally distributing illegal drugs as Halloween candy to children.

The article entitled ‘New Westminster police under investigation,’ was written by staff writer Aidan Mouellic.

It was run on a full page in the Nov. 5 edition with a large photo illustration and a ‘Humour’ label at the top right corner of the page.

The fake story said the NWPD was continuing its annual tradition of handing out candy on Halloween from its Columbia Street headquarters, but this year “a few hundred children received grape-flavoured LSD lollipops.”

It went on to describe how local schools and hospitals reported dozens of children showing up experiencing the psychedelic effects of the drug.

NWPD expect to file report soon about accident that killed Australian womanGrant [email protected]

The mother of an Australian woman killed at a Sixth Street and Sixth Avenue crosswalk in March is appalled the investigation by New Westminster police is taking so long.

In an email to the NewsLeader from her home in Perth, Margaret Snowball said the NWPD has

had ample time to investigate the accident. Her 25-year-old daughter Gemma was struck by a vehicle late in the evening of March 11 shortly after she completed her shift working the deli counter of the Royal City Centre Safeway.

New Westminster police said in a statement a report is expected to be submitted to Crown counsel soon.

The NWPD said collision investigations can be very technical and they want to make sure no

mistakes are made.“The New Westminster Police

empathize with the mother of Ms. Snowball, the loss of a child is something that no parent should ever have to go through,” said the statement.

“In this case, the NWPD Traffic Section and the Collision Analysis Reconstruction Team have been working diligently on

this investigation which is close to being concluded. We anticipate submitting a report to Crown

Counsel on the matter within the next week or two.”

It can’t come soon enough for Margaret Snowball, who is worried the wait will be extended even further before Crown counsel decides whether to charge the driver.

“We are now in the middle of November and the report is still not complete,” she said in an email.

“I understand that the investigation and the laying of charges process takes time but eight months seems excessive.

Mother ‘appalled’ by investigation delay

MARIO BARTEL/NEWSLEADERA worker in a lift is dwarfed by the glass curtain wall at the front of the new Anvil Centre that is under construction on Columbia Street.

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NEW WESTMINSTER SANTA CLAUS PARADEThe City of New Westminster is pleased to announce that the 2013 Santa Claus Parade will be held in Downtown New Westminster on Saturday, December 7, 2013 at 11:00 am.

The parade will celebrate New Westminster and recognize the eff orts of fi rst responders to last month’s fi re on Columbia Street.

Following the parade, spectators are encouraged to take part in a range of family-friendly activities taking place in the Downtown business district. Participants include the Fraser River Discovery Centre, Shops at New West and the River Market. Free parking will be available all day at the Front Street parkade for parade goers.

Come on out and experience the hospitality of business in our downtown and, of course Santa will be there!

The City is inviting all organizations or businesses interested in submitting a parade entry to contact Moody Park Arena at 604-525-5301 or [email protected].

IRVING HOUSE REOPENS IN TIME FOR VICTORIAN CHRISTMASFollowing two months of work, Irving House has re-opened just in time for our annual Victorian Christmas celebrations. A new geothermal heating and cooling system has been installed to care for our City’s oldest home.

Enjoy a warm and comfortable tour of Irving House, 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm on Saturdays and Sundays. From November 22nd through December 29th the house will be decked out with Christmas grandeur for the whole family to enjoy. Be sure to inquire into our Victorian Christmas teas being held on December 7th, 8th, 14th and 15th.

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GLENBROOKE NORTH RESIDENTS’ ASSOCIATION MEETING Wednesday, November 20, 2013 7:00 pmPlaskett Room, upstairs in the New Westminster Public Library at 716 Sixth Street

Agenda:

• GN resident Deanna Tan Francoeur to speak about purchasing playground equipment for new Qayqayt Elementary school and about the “My Health My Community” survey.

• GN resident Anna Del Monte to present her plans for a two car garage with loft at 901 Second Street.

• Community Bus Shuttles: The C3 & C4, are they serving your needs?

• Volunteer opportunities with the City

• GN resident Derrick Thornhill will speak on oil tanks and knob & tube wiring and the New Westminster Fire Department will cover other hidden horrors that a homeowner may have.

For more information contact Marya McLellan at 604-525-3975.

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WEST END RESIDENTS’ ASSOCIATION ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Tuesday, November 26, 2013 7:00 pmUnity In Action church, 1630 Edinburgh St, at 17th Street

Agenda:

• Housebuilders using public property as storage.

• See Click Fix residents experiences with this City cell phone app.

• Nomination of W.E.R.A. representative to Neighbourhood Traffi c Advisory Committee.

Please bring your questions, concerns and ideas to our meeting and fi nd out what’s going on in your neighbourhood.

For more information, please contact Elmer Rudolph at 604-521-3346.

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Hyack ‘board’ adds three directors

Although its ability to operate is being questioned and investigated, the Hyack Festival Association board has appointed three new directors.

Earlier this month, the board elected Don Swindells, Brenda Adam and David MacGrotty to fill some of the vacancies created when five directors resigned Oct. 22 prior to a special general membership meeting that evening.

In the afternoon, following the resignations, Hyack president Gavin Palmer announced the evening meeting had been cancelled. In the meantime four new directors were appointed. (One of the new directors, Ken McIntosh, resigned a few days later because of a conflict of interest for his wife, Coun. Betty McIntosh.)

But the dissenting directors said the board did not have the authority to cancel it, and about 25 members held the special meeting anyway. That resulted in Palmer, treasurer Gloria Munro and vice-president Alan Wardle being ousted from the board and the faction declaring the board no longer had enough to form a quorum.

Palmer, however, contended the special meeting was illegal and said the new board was within its rights to continue operating Hyack.

“We now have a board of loyal, respected and dedicated professionals whose collective mandate is to stabilize and energize the Hyack Festival Association,” said Palmer in a press release. “Having survived an attempted hostile takeover by dissident board members with suspect agendas, we opted for a blended board of persons with significant past experience and those who offer fresh ideas.”

Hyack, however, has come under fire from city council, which pulled its annual funding. In addition, council requested Hyack turn over its financial records for the past 12 months to an independent auditor and asked the registrar of the B.C. Society Act to investigate the board and society to determine if proper procedures were followed.

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“At the moment Gemma’s family is in limbo—we do not have the full details of how and why she died—we know the basics but that is all. As Gemma’s mother I need to know the full facts on how this happened before I can even try to come to terms with her death. Gemma’s Canadian family and friends need to know also.”

Margaret pointed out her daughter’s organs were donated to give life to people in her adopted country and wondered if the case is not being given the attention it deserves because Gemma was not a Canadian citizen.

“Here in Western Australia we see drivers charged within a week and it is frustrating to see the length of time that it is taking in Canada.”

If there is a court case, Margaret said she intends to return to Canada because she has a need to hear the full circumstances surrounding her daughter’s “unnecessary death.”

“Gemma was, and still is, loved and missed by so many people,” she said.

Gordon Harder, a Safeway customer service representative, worked with Gemma and was part of an employee drive to raise money to help the family defray expenses for

coming to Gemma’s funeral.“I can understand for Margaret where

she’s coming from, she’d like to have some closure,” said Harder.

“Somebody lost their life, I’m sure people would like to know [why].”

He said $2,500 in funds were sent

to Margaret which she donated to the organ donation unit at a hospital in her community.

A similar donation was made to Royal Columbian Hospital where Gemma was taken following the accident and later died after she was taken off life support.

MARIO BARTEL/NEWSLEADER FILEMargaret Snowball is comforted by her husband Graham Hudson at a public memorial at the Queen’s Park bandshell in March.

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It even quoted a fictional principal of an actual New Westminster school saying, “Too many children showed up tripping balls! I thought it was a prank at first, but when one child thought that a unicorn really was about to stab him … that’s when I called 911.”

On Nov. 14, Other Press editor-in-chief Jacey Gibb released an apology to the NWPD and the general public as well as deleting the article from its website.

“While the article was never meant to be interpreted as real reporting, it has come to our attention that the piece was seen by several parties as actual happenings in our community

and that is unacceptable,” wrote Gibb.

“Neither the writer nor the newspaper itself had intended for the story to be taken for a real-life event, but our intentions are irrelevant. The article has had a negative effect on the New Westminster Police Department’s image and we hope that this apology may reach those of you affected by this so the misinformation can be corrected. We are also sorry to any members of the community that we may have

caused alarm in or misled in any way.”

Gibb said it pained the newspaper to learn something it was responsible for had negative repercussions.

“Our mission is to inform and entertain, but never to mislead. We recognize our mistake and will be more diligent than ever to ensure that future articles, both humour-based and otherwise, are fair representations of the quality we would like to uphold at the newspaper.”

A statement from the NWPD said while the article, which came to the department’s attention on Nov. 12, appeared to be an attempt at humour, the department’s

senior management felt its representation of the force was inaccurate and unfair.

“Like anyone else, NWPD members do have a sense of humour, however, it does not extend to off-colour jokes about children ingesting illegal drugs. Furthermore, it was felt there was significant possibility the article could be misinterpreted by members of the public as being factual in nature,” said the statement which credited Douglas College and the newspaper with remedying the situation after they were contacted.

“The NWPD are appreciative of the timely manner in which this issue was dealt with and consider the matter now closed.”

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MCBRIDE-SAPPERTON RESIDENTS’ ASSOCIATION MEETINGWednesday, November 20, 2013 7:00 pmat Knox Presbyterian Church, 403 East Columbia St.

Agenda:

• Sapperton District Energy System Proposal presented by the City

• Traffi c Report/Update from our NTAC Representative

• Emergency Preparedness Workshop presented by the City


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Advisory Boards, Commissions, Committees, Panels Term Vacancies RepresentationACTBiPED (formerly Bicycle & Pedestrian Committee) 1 year 9 vacancies* 8 – Community Members

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Advisory Planning Commission 3 years 2 vacancies Community Member

Amateur Sports Grant Program 2 years 3 vacancies Community Member

Arts Commission 2 years 6 vacancies 5 - Community Members

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New Westminster MPs Peter Julian and Fin Donnelly have written a joint letter to Canada’s Competition Bureau asking it to explain what it will do to ensure Sapperton residents don’t experience any loss of service because Sobeys is being forced to sell its Thrifty Foods store.

The bureau ordered Sobeys to divest itself of 23 stores across Canada, including the Sapperton outlet, after the company purchased Safeway’s Canadian operations for $5.8 billion. The order was made to preserve competition in the markets across Canada, said the bureau. With the deal, Sobeys is acquiring three Safeway stores in New Westminster as well as another nearby located at the Lougheed Town Centre in Burnaby.

The Oct. 22 announcement sparked much opposition to Sapperton’s potential loss of its biggest grocery store. Julian and Donnelly said many residents have expressed deep frustration and disappointment about the sale.

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Sapperton location is an important resource for local residents and contributes to the building of a walkable community – something local residents and the City of New Westminster have been working hard to achieve,” wrote the NDP MPs. “Have you considered the service impact and contribution of Thrifty Foods to the community in your analysis? As an employer of over 100 Sapperton residents, Thrifty’s is an important job base and has played a significant role in the community by supporting local endeavors such as seniors programs and neighbourhood cleaning efforts. Were these facts considered prior to your decision? How would they be addressed in any proposed divestiture? Given the fact that Thrifty Foods is alone in its immediate geography and that they are seen as a significant community partner in Sapperton, what factors lead you to the decision to require divestiture of this location?”

City council has also sent a letter of concern to the bureau.

Open house on new energy system

A proposed low-cost energy system to serve Sapperton will be introduced to the community at an open house next Thursday.

The City of New Westminster is exploring the possibility of introducing the system in conjunction with the redevelopment of the Royal Columbian Hospital. Locating the energy centre at RCH or in the Braid industrial area are being considered.

The renewable energy options being considered are a system where heat is extracted from Metro Vancouver’s nearby main sewer line, and wood chip combustion that would utilize filters to reduce emissions to very low levels. The latter is being considered only for the Braid site.

The open house will be held at Knox Presbyterian Church’s upper hall at 403 E. Columbia St., on Nov. 28 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. More information is available on the city’s website, newwestcity.ca, or by contacting senior planner Mark Allison at 604-527-4653 or [email protected].

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GOOD DEEDS: Vilma Del Mundo is the office assistant at Shiloh-Sixth Avenue United Church, on Sixth Avenue near 12th Street.

Luckily, she didn’t lose any family members back in the Philippines when Typhoon Haiyan struck earlier this month—though her father-in-law’s farm in the south did sustain some damage. Still, Vilma and some other moms wanted to do what they could to help out, and decided to make cookies to sell as a fundraiser, with a modest goal of $200.

And so last Monday they were at the grocery store stocking up on flour, eggs, butter and brown sugar.

A couple people in the cashier lineup commented “that’s a lot of baking you’re doing there,” so Vilma and her friends explained their little fundraiser.

When the cashier hit the total, about $90, a man in the lineup stepped forward and held up a hand as they were reaching for their wallets.

“I’ve got this,” he said.Later, they baked more than 50

dozen cookies—enough to make Vilma’s arms ache from rolling

dough for chocolate chip and snickerdoodle cookies.

Last weekend, they sold cookies outside a school in Coquitlam and had nothing left before the morning was out. In the end, they ended up raising almost $800, not bad for a few moms who wanted to help out a little.

“We saw each other this morning when we dropped off our kids and we were all in tears,” Vilma told me on Monday. “It was like, this is so good.”

GOOD READS: Another good thing is all the fantastic books on the history of New Westminster.

One of my favourites is Jim Wolf’s Royal City: A Photographic History of New Westminster, 1858-1960 (published in 2005) for its elegant layout, fantastic photographs well played and judicious use of intriguing quotations from newspaper articles throughout

the years. But one that I’ll be reading

in coming weeks is a new book from Evelyn Benson. A Century in a Small Town: One Family’s Stories is a perfect addition to the ever-growing body of works chronicling Royal City history. From what I’ve read of it so far, it seems a wonderful combination of first-person memoir, family history and civic history. Benson’s father Lewis Sangster served many years on city council and was New West’s mayor from 1949-50, and was known as a great storyteller. It appears the apple hasn’t fallen far from the tree, as Benson’s stories have the mark of a real raconteur.

The book is broken into many short stories, and packed with anecdotes. For anyone in your family interested in New West history—particularly those bathroom readers out there—this could be a great stocking stuffer.

CHANGING NEEDS: Speaking of stuffed, that’s what a new rental tower eyed for the empty lot next to New Westminster SkyTrain station sounds like. Degelder built the three towers next door and now wants to build this one.

When I put the headline for the story on our website, I had to shake my head.

Forty stories? 500 rental units? One building?

As one letter aptly put it, sounds like a ghetto in the making. Or a human filing cabinet, as a commenter on our website stated. Don’t get me wrong—even though more than half the housing in this city is rental, there’s room for more—particularly high-quality, new rental as the rest is aging fast.

But a building with 500 units that are either one bedroom or smaller is out of whack.

One can almost imagine one quarter of the building turning over every couple of months.

Luckily, city council told Degelder to go back to the drawing board.

As Coun. Jonathan Coté said to me recently, “we’re building a neighbourhood, we’re building a community.”

Years ago, when no one wanted to build in New Westminster, city council bent over backwards for developers.

Thankfully, times have changed.

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The massive cuts to BC Ferries routes, to take effect in April, would likely be a little bit easier to swallow if the BC Ferries board had done the right thing and cut the exorbitant wages and bonuses given to senior management.

As it is, the board instituted a two-year wage freeze and rolled the bonuses into the regular salaries paid to executives. A small portion will be held back, to be earned if performance targets are met.

This is such an obvious shell game. These top people will continue to get the same high salaries they get today.

BC Ferries CEO Mike Corrigan makes $563,000. His counterpart on the similar-sized Washington state ferry system makes $166,000.

BC Ferries is going through a massive exercise to save about $19 million. There is no question there is a need to reduce some services on lightly-travelled routes. Asking seniors aged 65 and over to pay 50 per cent of the passenger fare Mondays through Thursdays is not a major imposition. Most seniors who live in coastal communities have enough disposable income to make the occasional ferry trip, and they will still be getting a substantial discount over every other traveller.

But had the BC Ferries board made some substantial cuts to the wages of its top managers, money would be saved without a single sailing being cut.

The real challenge that the provincial government faces is rooting out the members of the boards who run its Crown corporations, and in the case of BC Ferries, a private corporation owned 100 per cent by the province.

It needs board members ready to challenge the CEOs and top managers they are supposed to be keeping watch on. It needs board members who will look out for taxpayers and consumers. Then the public will be much better served.

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Kudos to city councillors Bill Harper, Betty McIntosh, Jaimie McEvoy and Jonathan Coté for their united strong response to the inadequate response by the developer of Plaza 88.

I have been away travelling recently and was very surprised to return and see ground preparation begun for the fourth Plaza 88 tower, since I did not remember that the developer had received approval.

Those of us who live on the Quay are enjoying the Plaza 88 shopping and services, but have many concerns about the three, and now potentially the fourth tower.

The idea of building a huge and purely rental tower is contrary to the population trends and needs in New West. This city already has the highest percentage of low-income rental in the Lower Mainland.

Yet as Coun. Coté pointed out, there is a need for larger, not smaller units.

Even the planning department says what is needed is flexibility and not just a building that will sell today.

These buildings, once built, are there for a long time.

A huge pure rental building with small suites is a long-term recipe for a ghetto.

It is too much to expect that this developer has New West’s best interests at heart.

So keep up the pressure, council members.

Reg NordmanNew Westminster

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Since 2010 there has been a growing awareness among provincial, territorial and federal finance ministers that Canadians are facing a pension crisis.

Far too many of us are unable to put enough money aside, either in pension plans or savings, and, as a result, face the prospect of a bleak retirement. The good news is that this situation can be corrected by enhancing Canada Pension Plan benefits, the cost of which would be a modest increase in both employer and employee contribution rates.

The bad news is that Canadian employers, led by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB), has mounted a strong campaign against the proposal on the grounds that the “fragile” economy can not support a rate increase. Unfortunately that view has prevailed with some politicians, particularly at the federal level, and the proposal has been left languishing on the table for the last three years.

The matter will be revisited this December at the federal-provincial ministers annual meeting. And guess what? The CFIB is still singing the same refrain. It is predicting that raising the employer CPP “payroll tax” by as little as 1.5 per cent will have a negative impact on job growth as well as depress wages.

Moreover, it is advancing the argument that employees themselves can ill afford a matching 1.5 per cent increase.

In the first place, it is misleading to represent CPP contributions as a “payroll tax.” Both employer and employee pension contributions represent a portion of earned wages and are more properly described as salary set aside (or deferred) for payment at a future date in the form of pension income. So, for the record, this is not about increasing taxes. It’s about employers participating in a plan to provide an affordable retirement for their employees.

Secondly, arguing that today’s employees cannot afford to contribute more of their earnings to CPP is a tacit admission that wages are already depressed. Will the CFIB agree to support raising the minimum wage laws to help correct this inequity? Or lobby for a general wage hike so everyone will have more money to put towards retirement? Of course not. Its mandate is to keep employer costs down, not increase them.

In fact, it can be expected that when it comes to labour costs the CFIB will continue to pursue a race-to-the-bottom philosophy.

So let’s recognize the self-serving nature of its position on CPP enhancement and give it the short shrift it deserves.

And let’s hope this is exactly what the finance ministers of this country will do when they sit down together next month.

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ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW NUMBER 7646, 2013

Location:260 Twelfth Street, New Westminster (as shown on the map)




Location:41 and 175 Duncan Street, New Westminster (as shown on the map)

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Purpose:The purpose of this bylaw is to rezone 260 Twelfth Street from Light Industrial Districts (M-1) to Public and Institutional Districts (Medium Rise) (P-2) in order to allow construction of a 32,850 square foot (3,051.8 square metres) place of worship and community hall to accommodate the Calvary Worship Centre. The sanctuary would accommodate up to 850 people on the main fl oor and 300 people in the balcony. A 4,270 square foot (396.9 square metre) community hall/gymnasium is located adjacent to the main fl oor sanctuary. The building would have fl oor space ratio of 0.93 and a site coverage of 62.7%. The applicant proposes to provide 96 parking spaces. The building has a height of 34.0 ft (10.4 m) with the peak of the spire at 54 ft (16.4 m).

Queries:Development Services Department: Jim Hurst, 604-527-4588.

Inspection of Documents: A copy of the proposed bylaws, supporting staff reports and relevant background documentation may be inspected at the Development Services Department (Planning), City Hall, 511 Royal Avenue, New Westminster, British Columbia, Monday to Friday inclusive (except statutory holidays) between 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 pm from Friday, November 8, 2013 to Monday November 25, 2013.

Public Participation:All persons, who believe their interest in the property is aff ected by the proposed bylaw shall be aff orded a reasonable opportunity to be heard, or to present written submissions respecting matters contained in the bylaw prior to the close of the Public Hearing.

Written submissions must be addressed to Mayor and Council, and submitted through one of the following methods:


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Submissions received for the Public Hearing will be included in the public information package for Council’s consideration, which will be available on the City of New Westminster website (www.newwestcity.ca), with other associated information.

No further information can be considered by Council after the conclusion of the Public Hearing.

Jan Gibson,Acting Corporate Offi cerThis meeting will be broadcast over the internet and/or television.

Purpose:The purpose of this bylaw is to:

1. Establish the Comprehensive Development Districts (Duncan Street Townhouse)(CD-42) and Comprehensive Development Districts (Duncan Street Apartment)(CD-43) zoning schedules; and

2. To rezone 41 and 175 Duncan Street from Heavy Industrial Districts (M-2) to Comprehensive Development Districts (Duncan Street Townhouse) (CD-42), Comprehensive Development Districts (Duncan Street Apartment)(CD-43), Heavy Industrial Districts (M-2) and Park Districts (P-10). The applicants propose to develop 48 townhouse units, 425 apartment units, relocate the existing dyke to the perimeter of the site and construct a section of the Queensborough perimeter trail on the dyke. The dyke and trail would be dedicated to the City of New Westminster for park purposes.






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Metro Vancouver directors will again urge the provincial government to continue the AirCare program, which is slated to be dismantled at the end of next year.

They voted at Thursday’s environment and parks committee meeting to draw up a new staff report that may offer up fresh ammunition for preserving the tailpipe emission testing stations that force heavily polluting vehicles to get fixed.

“Whenever you go to a municipality or anyplace that doesn’t have AirCare you see vehicles with billowing smoke coming out, “ Pitt Meadows Mayor Deb Walters said.

“You really see how protected we are in the Lower Mainland with AirCare.”

Metro voted three years ago to support extending AirCare until at least 2020, but that was rejected last year by the

provincial government, which announced the program would be wound down at the end of 2014.

Vancouver Coun. Heather Deal, who chairs the committee, said she strongly supports maintaining AirCare because modern cars, despite much improved pollution controls, can still have emission failures.

As of 2010, the failure rate at AirCare was 22.3 per cent for pre-1995 vehicles and 7.4 per cent for 1995-2003 vehicles (newer models are exempt from testing.) Owners of older vehicles must pay $46 every two years for testing but lower fees are expected in the final year of the program.

The provincial government says air pollution from cars has declined as technology improves and the mandatory tests no longer provide the benefit they once did. Also campaigning to keep AIrCare – and its 110 union jobs – are officials with

the B.C. Government and Service Employees Union.

Union spokesperson Stephanie Smith predicts a rise in pollution if the program is scrapped.

“We know light vehicles are the largest contributor to smog-producing pollutants as well as ground-level ozone,” she said.

A BCGEU-led report warns there could be significant backsliding as old smoke-belching vehicles are put back on the road and motorists neglect their cars’ emission controls or even disable them to improve performance.

AirCare is run by TransLink but the $17.5-million annual cost of running testing centres is entirely borne by motorists through fees, so killing the program would not save TransLink or the government any money.

AirCare defenders hope for reprieve

Deb Walters, Pitt Meadows mayor Whenever you go to a municipality or anyplace that doesn’t have AirCare you see vehicles with billowing smoke coming out.

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Location:260 Salter Street, New Westminster (as shown on the map)




Location:702 Salter Street, New Westminster (as shown on the map)

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1. To establish the Comprehensive Development Districts (260 Salter Street) (CD-51) zone, and

2. Rezone the property at 260 Salter Street from Cluster House Districts (RT-2F) to the new Comprehensive Development Districts (260 Salter Street) zone. The applicant proposes to construct 111 residential units in two four-storey buildings in the Port Royal Development. The project would have a density of 50 units per acre, a fl oor space ratio of 1.41 and the residential buildings have a site coverage of 34.5 %.






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Purpose:The purpose of this bylaw is to rezone 702 Salter Street from Queensborough Neighbourhood Residential Dwelling Districts (RQ-1) to Queensborough Townhouse Districts (RT-3). The applicant proposes to construct 63 townhouse units and develop two residential units in the existing 1912 house. The project would have a density of 23 units per acre, a fl oor space ratio of 0.72 and a site coverage of 30%. A Heritage Revitalization Agreement would control the design of the house.






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(or 3 ¼ cups of white rice � our if you are celiac like Judy)• 1 tsp cinnamon• 1/2 tsp ginger• 1/2 tsp baking powder• 1/4 tsp baking soda• 1/4 tsp salt• 3/4 cup butter• 1/2 cup honey• 1/3 cup granulated sugar• 1 egg Method:• Stir together � our, cinnamon, ginger, baking powder, baking soda & salt. Set aside.• Cream together butter, honey & sugar until smooth. Beat in egg.• Stir in � our mixture, mixing well. Refrigerate about 1 1/2 hours.• On well � oured surface, roll out the dough until about 3mm thick. Cut out with cookie cutters.• Place on lightly greased cookie sheet.• Bake at 350 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned. These cookies are great for decorating! Judy Darcy, MLANew Westminster


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HAZELNUT MOLTEN LAVA CAKES Ingredients:• 250g dark chocolate (60% cocoa content or more)

• 250g unsalted butter

• 120g � nely ground sugar

• 1 tsp salt• 4 eggs• 4 egg yolks• 1 tbsp. cake � our

• 4 tbsp. ground hazelnuts

Method:• Melt chocolate and butter together in a heat proof bowl over an pot of gently

simmering water, stirring periodically. Once the mixture is smooth, remove

from heat and cool slightly.

• Meanwhile whisk sugar, salt, and eggs in a stand mixer until light and � uffy.

• Fold the chocolate mixture in to the eggs until smooth.

• Fold the � our and ground hazelnuts into the mixture until just combined.

• Pour batter into well-buttered ramekins and refrigerate for at least 2 hours

before baking.

• Bake cakes in a preheated 400F oven for roughly 10 minutes, until outside of

cakes is set, but centre is still runny.

• Let cakes rest ten minutes before using a small knife to loosen the edges and

carefully turn the cakes out on to dessert plates.

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PISTACHIO BISCOTTIIngredients:• 3/4 cup amaranth � our

• 1/4 cup almond � our

• 3 tablespoons tapioca starch

• 2 tablespoons arrowroot starch

• 3/4 teaspoons guar gum

• 1/2 teaspoon gluten free baking powder

• 1/8 teaspoon salt

• 2 eggs• 1/2 cup granulated sugar

• 1 teaspoon vanilla

• 1/2 cup dried cranberries

1 cup shelled, coarsely chopped pistachios

Method:• Preheat oven to 325°F. Lightly butter a 8x8- inch baking dish

• Combine all dry ingredients except sugar in a medium mixing bowl and use a large

whisk to thoroughly combine.

• In another mixing bowl, beat eggs and sugar until blended. Add dry ingredients to

eggs and sugar and mix until blended.

• Fold in dried cranberries and 1 cup of chopped pistachios. Stir to combine.

• Pour in prepared baking dish and bake for 30-35 minutes, until just starting to turn

golden brown. Cool for 5 minutes. Use a sharp knife to divide the biscotti into 4

equal pieces. Cut each piece into 4 even slices (about 1/2- inch wide).

• Place biscotti slices on a baking sheet and bake an additional 15 minutes, or until

crisp.• Place biscotti on a wire rack to cool. Store in an airtight container. Yield: 16 biscotti

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Residents and Staff

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SANTA’S ARRIVAL SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2310:30AM: How the Grinch Stole Christmas Show11:00AM: Santa Claus Parade11:30AM: Holiday Craft & Letters to Santa

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HODDUK Ingredients:• Flour • water • dry yeast • salt • vegetable oil • sugar • brown sugar • walnuts • cinnamon powderMethod:

Part 1 - Make hodduk dough• Place 1 cup of lukewarm water into a mixing bowl.• Add 2 tbsp white sugar, 2 tsp yeast, 1/2 tsp salt, 1 tbsp vegetable oil, and stir it well.• Add 2 cups of all purpose � our and mix it with a rice scoop, or by hand.• Let the dough rise. It should sit with the lid closed at room temperature for 1 hr.• After an hour the dough will rise to double its size. Knead it to remove the gas bubbles in the dough.

• Let it rise for another 10-20 minutes.Part 2 - Make � lling• Mix ½ cup brown sugar, 1 tsp cinnamon powder, and 2 tbsp chopped walnuts in a bowl. TIP: you could use mozzarella cheese for stuf� ng or invent your own � llings with your favourite ingredients!Part 3 - Let’s make hodduk!• Knead the dough again to remove the gas bubbles. • Place and spread about ½ cup � our on your cutting board.• Put the dough on your cutting board and knead it. Make it into a lump, and cut it into 8 equal-sized balls.• Take 1 dough ball, � atten it, put some � lling in the centre of the dough, and then seal it to make a ball.• Repeat this 8 times to make 8 stuffed balls. TIP: Use some � our from the cutting board to prevent your � ngers from sticking to the dough.• Heat up non-stick pan over medium heat and add some vegetable oil.• Place 1 ball on the pan and let it cook for 30 seconds.• When the bottom of the dough ball is light golden brown, turn it over and press the dough with a spatula to make a thin and wide circle (about the size of a CD).• Let it cook about 1 minute until the bottom is golden brown.• Turn it over again and turn down the heat very low.• Place the lid on the pan and cook 1 more minute. The brown sugar � lling mixture will be melted to syrup!

• Serve hot!

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CHOCOLATE SNOWBALLS

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HAZELNUT KIPFERL

Ingredients:• 200g dark chocolate, chopped

• 100g unsalted butter, chopped

• 3/4 cup (165g) caster sugar

• 3 eggs, lightly beaten

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1 1/2 cups (225g) plain � our

• 2 tbs cocoa powder

• 1/2 tsp baking powder

• 1 cup (150g) icing sugar

Ingredients:• 3/4 cup shortening

• 1 cup brown sugar

• 1/4 cup molasses

• 1 egg• 2 1/4 cup all-purpose � our

• 2 tsp soda• 1/2 tsp salt• 1 tsp ground ginger

• 1 tsp cinnamon

• 1 tsp cloves

Ingredients:A. • 125g hazelnut powder

• 250g pastry � our

• 150g sugar

B. • 200g butter

• 3 pc egg yolk

• Vanilla to taste

C. • Melted milk chocolate

• Icing sugar

Method:• Preheat the oven to 175°C. Line 2 baking trays with baking paper.

• Place the dark chocolate and chopped butter in a heatproof bowl over a pan of

simmering water over low heat (make sure the bowl doesn’t touch the water).

Stir mixture until melted and smooth, then remove the bowl from the heat and

stand for 5 minutes to cool.

• Using a wooden spoon, stir caster sugar into chocolate until dissolved. Gradually

add eggs, stirring until well combined. Add vanilla, � our, cocoa and baking

powder and mix until a smooth dough. Cover and chill for no more than 30

minutes to � rm.

• Use hands to roll 2 level tablespoons of the dough into a ball. Repeat until you

have 14 balls. Sift the icing sugar into a dish, then dip each ball into the dish and

dust heavily in icing sugar and place on the prepared trays about 2cm apart. Bake

the snowballs for 10-12 minutes until � rm to the touch. Cool on the trays.

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Method:• Cream shortening with sugar, add egg, beat.

• Combine dry ingredients together, then add them to creamed mixture.

• Stir well. • Form into 1 - 1 ½ Inch balls, roll in granulated sugar.

• Option: � atten balls using the bottom of glass (I don’t).

• Bake for 12 minutes at 375°F

Nancy Stagg, Burnaby Village Museum

Method:• Combine all of Ingredients in A.

• Add B to A and combine well until you have a nice cookie dough. Let it rest for 1

hour in fridge

• Cut dough into 16 g portions and roll onto a little log shape and taper the edges

• Shape the cookie into a half moon shape.

• Place onto parchment paper lined baking sheet

• Place into a 350F oven and bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edge is golden

brown and delicious.

• Let cool if you can, then dip edges into melted milk chocolate and let on cool

parchment paper until chocolate has set. Then dust all the cookies with icing

sugar and enjoy!

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PECAN SHORTBREAD COOKIESIngredients:• 3/4 pound unsalted butter, room temperature• 1 cup sugar• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract

• 1 tsp pure almond extract• 3 1/2 cups all-purpose � our• 1/4 tsp salt• 1 1/2 cups small diced pecans

Method:• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.• In the bowl of an electric mixer � tted with a paddle attachment, mix together the butter and sugar until they are just combined. Add the vanilla and almond extracts. In a medium bowl, sift together the � our and salt, then add them to the butter/sugar mixture. Add the pecans and mix on low speed until the dough starts to come together. Dump onto a surface dusted with � our and shape into a � at disk. Wrap in plastic and chill for 30 minutes.• Roll the dough 1/2-inch thick and cut into 2 1/2-inch squares with a plain or � uted cutter (or cut into any shape you like). Place the cookies on an ungreased baking sheet.

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EGG NOG CHEESECAKE Ingredients:• 1 cup graham cracker crumbs

• 2 tbsp white sugar

• 3 tbsp melted butter

• 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese,

softened • 1 cup white sugar

• 3 tbsp all-purpose � our

• 3/4 cup eggnog

• 2 eggs • 2 tbsp rum • 1 pinch ground nutmeg

Method:• Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).

• In a medium bowl combine graham cracker crumbs, 2 tablespoons sugar and

butter. Press into the bottom of a 9 inch spring form pan.

• Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes. Place on a wire rack to cool.

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).

• In a food processor combine cream cheese, 1 cup sugar, � our and eggnog;

process until smooth. Blend in eggs, rum and nutmeg. Pour mixture into

cooled crust.• Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes.

• Reduce heat to 250 and bake for 45 minutes, or until center of cake is barely

� rm to the touch. Remove from the oven and immediately loosen cake from

rim. Let cake cool completely before removing the rim.

Original recipe makes 1 9-inch cake!

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ROASTED BRUSSEL SPROUTS This was a version of a wonderful recipe (if you like brussel sprouts, and maybe even if you don’t), brought home to us by my daughter-in-law Liane, when she and Sean came home for Christmas from London, England. Daughter Kelsey has kept up the tradition, and made a few revisions. • Wash, then trim ends of 1.5 – 2 pounds of brussel sprouts. • Boil for 5 minutes, cool, then cut each one in half.• Make dressing - Mix 4 cloves chopped garlic, 1/3 cup olive oil, 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar, juice of one half lemon, thyme, rosemary, and basil, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp Dijon mustard. Toss brussel sprouts in dressing. • Place cut side up in roaster pan, bake for 15 – 20 minutes, at 375 degrees Fahrenheit. • Broil to � nish, watching closely, until golden brown. • Remove from oven, place in serving bowl or platter, sprinkle with parmesan cheese. Optional, sprinkle with bacon bits.

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FISH & SWEET POTATO BAKE

Ingredients:• 4 � sh � llets of our choice, such as

salmon or cod

• 1 large sweet potato, cut into 1 inch

cubes (1/4 inch for cats)

• 8 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (canola or

other oil maybe substituted)

• 2 heads fresh fennel, chopped

• 2 cloves garlic, crushed or � nely

chopped

Method:• Preheat the oven to 350F

• Place the sweet potato cubes in a pan of water and boil gently for about 12

minutes till tender.

• Place the pieces of � sh in a 1 inch deep baking pan

• Drain the sweet potatoes and carefully arrange the cubes around the � sh

• Next add the sliced fennel, scattering it evenly around the sweet potato and � sh

pieces. Add the olive oil liberally and sprinkle on the crushed garlic

• Place the pan in the oven and bake for 35 minutes

• Allow to cool enough to eat

• Your pet’s portion may be served alone as an occasional meal replacement, or fed

in small portions along with his/her usual fare

• Season your portion with black pepper and sea salt. Mayonnaise and grated

parmesan cheese make interesting, optional accompaniments. Serve with a glass

of chilled white wine, if desired!

Karima Jivraj, Bosley’s by PetValu - Columbia Square

This recipe is for cats, dogs and people! It is reprinted with permission from Made

Out Of Love: Recipes to Prepare For (and Sometimes Share With) Your Animal

Companion by Lucy Postins (2009, Lucy Postins)

This recipe can be made with virtually any sort of � sh. Fish is a good choice for

pets with sensitivities that � are up with more common meats like chicken or lamb.

CHRISTMAS ORANGE COOKIESIngredients:• 1/4 cup butter (softened)• 2/3 cup granulated sugar• 1 large egg• 2 tbsp orange juice• 2 tbsp � nely grated orange rind

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Metro will probe oil pipeline twinning risksRegion echoes concerns on Kinder Morgan projectJeff NagelBlack Press

Metro Vancouver will embark on its own research into the environmental risks from Kinder Morgan’s proposal to twin the Trans Mountain oil pipeline even though some local politicians warn it may be a costly duplication of effort.

Metro’s environment and parks committee voted Thursday to echo Belcarra Mayor Ralph Drew’s concerns about the project, particularly the potential for a spill into Burrard Inlet.

Directors also voted to have regional district staff conduct a preliminary review of marine and air quality risks from the expected five-fold increase in the number of tankers carrying oil from the Burnaby terminal.

Kinder Morgan is expected by year end to file its formal project application with the National Energy Board (NEB) to build a second pipeline that would nearly triple oil-moving capacity to 890,000 barrels per day.

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Walters was among the directors who were concerned the review could evolve into a major investment of Metro staff time and money.

“I’m concerned a bit at the scope of this,” she said.

Abbotsford Mayor Bruce Banman, who sits on the committee but only has a vote on parks issues, also warned Metro could face “an extremely large bill” for work that might already be done by Environment Canada or the NEB.

“It’s a duplication of other levels of government,” Banman said. “My fear is this is being used as a bit of a political football to make more of a political statement than anything else.”

Air quality and environment planning director Roger Kwan said a detailed risk analysis isn’t possible until Kinder Morgan files more specifics with the NEB.

Kwan said the aim will be to ensure Metro is well armed to influence or advise the NEB on issues that are a concern to the regional district.

Metro will also have to decide whether or not to seek intervenor status at the future Kinder Morgan pipeline hearings.

Bowen Island director Andrew Stone said one “huge” concern in the event of a spill is the “off-gassing” of solvents used to dilute oil sands bitumen that could pose serious health risks and trigger large-scale evacuations of Vancouver and North Shore neighbourhoods.

Drew, meanwhile, has exchanged a flurry of letters with Kinder Morgan officials and says he’s still not satisfied with their answers, particularly regarding the response to the 2007 spill from the Trans Mountain pipeline in Burnaby that released 250,000 litres of oil, some of which reached Burrard Inlet.

He says the cleanup response was slow and containment booms put on the water in the inlet failed to fully contain the escaped oil.

Summer weather, daylight and the proximity of response vessels all made for ideal conditions, Drew said in an Oct. 31 letter to the company, “yet there was still a considerable amount of unrecovered fugitive oil that contaminated the beaches of Burrard Inlet.”

Drew has also raised concern about tanker lights and noise, the size of the proposed new three-berth loading terminal, and the risk of earthquakes that could rupture the pipeline and trigger

a hard-to-contain land-to-sea spill, possibly in conjunction with a landslide near Burnaby Mountain.

Kinder Morgan Canada president Ian Anderson a week earlier told a Vancouver business audience the risk of earthquakes is being studied closely but seismic reviews so far indicate Burnaby Mountain is “one of the most solid, secure rock bases in the Lower Mainland.”

He also told reporters the steady improvements in leak detection, valve shutoff and other technologies that would come with a new $5.4-billion pipeline would actually reduce land-based spill risks.

“It’s safe today, the overall infrastructure will be safer later,” Anderson said.

While much focus is on the risk of tankers sailing through Burrard Inlet to and from the existing Burnaby terminal,

Richmond Coun. Harold Steves said he wants Metro to keep a wary eye on the potential for Kinder Morgan to switch to an alternate oil terminal near the mouth of the Fraser River if opposition to more tankers sailing past Vancouver proves too fierce.

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New Westminster courses though Evelyn Benson’s veins.

Five generations of her family have occupied the same house on Sixth Avenue for more than 100 years. Her father, James Lewis Sangster, was the city’s mayor. She met her husband, Don, at New West secondary school. She helped found Royal City Musical Theatre and she’s a former citizen of the year.

So when Benson began recording her youngest brother George recounting tales of the family’s adventures, she realized his stories were as much about the times and place in which they occurred as they were grist for dinner-table conversation.

Benson has collected many of those stories in her new book, A Century in a Small Town - One Family’s Stories. Collectively, the tales form an oral history of daily life in New Westminster through the eyes of a family that arrived in the city by paddlewheeler in 1895, survived the Great Fire of 1898, helped roust a circus elephant to assist with the paving of

a street, stood amongst the crowd in Queen’s Park to greet King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, sent friends off to two world wars, and skated on a frozen Fraser River.

They’re real-life experiences that wouldn’t make front page news in microfiche files of old newspapers or footnotes in history books.

“They help to fill in the information gaps that are commonly part of documented history,” said Benson. “Through the first-hand accounts of the people who were there, we get not only the outline of history, but the living colours.”

Those colours include memories of city fire crews flooding the playing fields in Moody Park during cold winters to create a vast outdoor skating rink, to playing stagecoach in the empty delivery wagons at the Dairyland milk plant at Eighth Avenue and Sixth Street when it was closed on Sundays, to a rat infestation in the Queen’s Park neighbourhood in the 1940s, to the side-by-side scoops of ice cream at Zeigler’s ice

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• A Century in a Small Town - One Family’s Stories will be launched Nov. 30, 2 p.m. at the New Westminster Public Library, where Benson and some special guests will read a selection of the stories. The book is available on amazon.com.

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New system of salary holdbacks ‘bait and switch’Jeff NagelBlack Press

It won’t be called a bonus any longer, but BC Ferries executives will take home almost as much money as they do now after a switch to a salary holdback plan. After months of promises by Transportation Minister Todd Stone to fix the

controversial bonuses, the corporation announced Wednesday they’ve been eliminated retroactive to April 1, 2013. In their place is a new salary holdback system that raises the base salary of executives by the four-year average of their recent bonuses.

Part of the new higher base salary will be held back, starting next April, and be paid out only if performance targets are met.

BC Ferries’ board chair Donald Hayes said the plan is in line with the province’s guidelines for executive compensation at Crown corporations.

But critics aren’t impressed.

“It’s bait and switch,” NDP leader Adrian Dix said.

“This is a bonus scheme by another name. I don’t know why the premier thinks people will be fooled by this.”

BC Ferries executive

vice-president and chief financial officer Robert Clarke received a $133,000 bonus this year on top of his base salary of $297,300, for total pay before pension contributions of $431,000.

Under the new system, his maximum salary will rise to $403,000, assuming he meets targets and isn’t subject to any holdback.0

CEO Michael Corrigan’s base salary rises from $364,000

to $425,125 and he is forecast to get the identical overall compensation of $563,000 in 2014 after pension contributions and other benefits are added.

Corrigan’s pay is capped at that level, which is 60 per cent below former CEO David Hahn, who had been dubbed the “million dollar man” for the bonuses that took his overall compensation into seven figures.

The corporation said a holdback plan for other managers wasn’t feasible so their base salaries will be raised by the four-year average of bonuses, which will no longer be paid.

Hayes also announced a two-year pay freeze for all executives and managers until 2016.

“A two-year pay freeze is meaningless when you’re overpaying so dramatically,” said Canadian Taxpayers

Federation B.C. director Jordan Bateman, who pointed to the much lower salary of $165,943 paid to the CEO of Washington State’s ferry system.

“I’d call this baby steps but that might be insulting to babies.”

He said nothing has been done to address the real problem with bonuses or holdbacks – that they’re meaningless if the targets are too easy to achieve.

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Call for nominations2014 Vancity Board of Directors’ Election

The Nominations and Election Committee is seeking Vancity members to fill three director positions in the 2014 election. Each position is for a three-year term, commencing after the Annual General Meeting on Tuesday, May 6, 2014. Prospective candidates are strongly advised to attend an information session which will be held at 6:00 pm on Wednesday, December 4, 2013 at Vancity Centre, 183 Terminal Avenue, Vancouver. Please contact the Governance Department by no later than 12 noon, Tuesday, December 3, 2013 to register for this session. Prospective candidates are required to submit confirmationof their intention to run by no later than 12 noon on Tuesday, January 7, 2014. Interviews will be scheduled shortly thereafter. Specific details about running for election can be found in the Candidates’ Package posted on our website, vancity.com. If you require a hard copy of this information, please contact the Governance Department at 604.877.7595.

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It pulls at the heart strings, with its longing for family and the simple joys of the season.

There are so many sights, sounds and smells throughout the holidays that remind us of family traditions.

The Burnaby Village Museum is the perfect place to revisit past memories, and create some new ones this Christmas season.

The 10-acre heritage village is decorated with fragrant greens, twinkling lights, and vintage decorations. New this year is a network of radios featuring Christmas recordings from the 1920s to 1940s.

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Every Sunday afternoon, the kitchen of the farmhouse is filled with the smells of holiday baking.

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winter wonderland of white lights in the farmhouse orchard, an enchanted path filled with giant ornaments made from natural material, and sound-reactive lights in the village bandstand that respond to the sounds of visitors.

Several larger-than-life “eco-sculptures” are also featured.

These natural sculptures are decorated with lights and artisan-made decorations.

New this year is a trio of giant eagles complete with hand-made instruments that visitors can play.

• Heritage Christmas opens on Saturday, Nov. 23. The village is open daily from noon to 4:30 p.m. until Dec. 13, and then from noon to 9 p.m. daily until January 3 (closed Dec. 24 & 25). Check the daily schedule at www.burnabyvillagemuseum.ca for a complete listing of entertainment, including times for Father Christmas. Admission to the museum is free, and carousel rides are $2.21.

Lisa Codd is the curator at the Burnaby Village Museum.

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MARIO BARTEL/NEWSLEADERA Burnaby Lake ball carrier tries to outrun a United tackler in the first half of their BC Rugby Union first division women’s match, Saturday at Hume Park won by Burnaby Lake 41-15.

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The New Westminster Hyacks senior girls high school basketball squad will tip off their 2013-14 season by playing an exhibition game against their alumni on Saturday at 1 p.m.

They will play two more pre-season games at home next week against the Maple Ridge

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The Hyacks will host their annual tournament Dec. 18-20.

Head coach Doug Woodward will be assisted this year by his daughter Krista, a former Hyacks star and an international javelin athlete.

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Former New Westminster Hyack linebacker Casey Chin ended his collegiate career with the Simon Fraser University Clan in fine fashion, although it came in a loss.

Chin made nine tackles, including one for a loss, and recovered a fumble as SFU fell 28-19 to the Azusa Pacific Cougars from California at Terry Fox Field on Saturday.

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SFU linebacker Casey Chin is congratulated by his former New West Hyacks head coach Farhan Lalji following his final game with the Clan.

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More Tales from the Street: Coronation Street actors Nick Cochrane (who played Andy McDonald ) , C h a r l e s L a w s o n (Jim McDonald) and Steve Arnold (Ashley Peacock) meet and greet fans and talk about their experiences on and off the set of the worlds longest running soap opera. When: Thursday, Nov. 21 . Where: Massey Theatre, New Westminster. Tickets and info: 604-521-5050.

Christmas Craft Fair: St. Thomas More Collegiate presents its annual craft fair. When: Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 23 and 24, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Where: 7450 12th Ave., Burnaby.

Wild Winter Gala: Fundraiser for the W i l d l i f e R e s c u e Association of B.C. featuring fine dining, live music, and a live and silent auction which includes art, vacations, balloon rides and wine collections. When: Saturday, Nov. 23, 5:30 to 10 p.m. Where: Riverway Golf Clubhouse, 9001 Bill Fox Way, Burnaby. Tickets: $125 each or $1,100 per table. Reserve: 604-526-2747 or [email protected].

Scandinavian Craft Fair: Christmas craft fair sponsored by Purpurit Finnish Folk Dancers with over 30 vendors selling arts and crafts, baked goods, and Christmas goodies. Refreshments and Scandinavian specialties available. F r e e a d m i s s i o n . When: Sunday, Nov. 24, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Where: Scandinavian Community Centre, 6540 Thomas St. , Burnaby.

W o r k s h o p f o r N e w c o m e r s o n Canadian Culture & Social Expectations: Conducted in English, Dari, and Pashto by MOSAIC, a non-profit dedicated to addressing settlement issues that affect immigrants and refugees. Free. When: Wednesday, Nov. 27, 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. W h e re : M O S A I C H i g h g a t e O f f i c e , #3–7155 Kingsway, Burnaby. Register: 778-861-4818.

Ukrainian Perogy Supper: When: Friday, Nov. 29, 5 to 8 p.m. (Perogy sales from 11a.m. to 3 p.m.) Where: Holy Eucharist Church Hall, 4th Ave. and 5th Street, New Westminster. Info: 604-526-0988 or 604-522-7711.

CHEZNOUS: Christmas With Elektra featuring Benjamin Britten’s centenary performance of Ceremony of Carols with harpist Heidi Knutzen and the Little Flower Academy C h a m b e r C h o i r , under the direction of Morna Edmundson and Marizza Mislang. When: Saturday, Nov. 30, 2 p.m. Where: Q u e e n s Av e n u e United Church, 529 Queens Avenue, New Westminster. Tickets: available at Queens Avenue United Church or at the door. Info: 604-522-1606.

C h r i s t m a s O p e n H o u s e : H o r s e lovers will have the opportunity to meet the horses of Burnaby at an event hosted by volunteers from the Burnaby Horsemen’s Association. Featuring pony rides, barn tours, horse demos, free manure for your garden, information a b o u t p r o g ra m s , and the facility in general. Bring cash for concession snacks, raffle and craft sale and well-heeled boots for pony rides. Free

family event, everyone we l c o m e. W h e n : Sunday, Dec. 1, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Where: Burnaby Equestrian Centre, 9080 Avalon Ave., Burnaby (the east side of Burnaby Lake). Info: www.burnabyhorsemens association.com/ or burnabyhorsemens [email protected].

The Importance of Being Uncle Roscoe: The Vagabond Players present a comedy by Pat Cook, directed by Gina Gaudet. Father has been fired, and Christmas promises to be bleak. Uncle Roscoe, who the family hasn’t met, is due to arrive any day for a visit. Add in some gossipy neighbours, a couple of con men, some lively youngsters, a plastic-perfect newswoman and hilarious case of mistaken identity, and all the ingredients are in place for a hilarious evening at the theatre. When: Dec. 4-21, Wednesday to Saturday, 8 p.m., Sunday matinees, 2 p.m. Where: Bernie Legge Theatre, Queens Park, New Westminster. Tickets: $15, Seniors/Students $13, Two-for-one previews Dec. 4-6. Reservations: 604-521-0412 or [email protected].

Off The Page: A writers group whose w r i t e r m e m b e r s want to improve their speaking skills and whose speaker members are honing their writing skills. Inspire each other by giving speeches, readings of our own work, and workshops on writing. When and where: Every second Saturday, 1 to 3 p.m.; Nov. 30 and Dec. 14, Century House, 820 8th St. (Moody Park), New Westminster. Info: http://offthepage.toastmastersclubs.org/.

OngOing

Parent-Child Mother Goose Classes: Join us to learn a repertoire of songs and stories to share with your child. Free, for caregivers and children 6 months to three years. When: Thursdays, 10 to 11 a.m. Where: New Westminster Salvation Army. Info: 604-522-5524.

Burnaby-New West N ew c o m e r s a n d Friends Club: Club welcomes women who are new to the area, as well as longtime r e s i d e n t s . M e e t women of all ages and cultures to make new friends. When: Dinner meeting the second Wednesday of each month plus various events including book club, craft group, social Saturdays, etc. Info: Jocelan Caldwell, 604-520-3646.

New Westminster Family Place: Parents and grandparents of children under 5 can come to Lord Kelvin Elementary school for playtime, art, songs, stories and snacks. Have fun with your children, meet other parents and learn about other resources in the community. Where: In the green portable facing Seventh Avenue, 1010 Hamilton St. When: Thursdays and Fridays 9- 11 a.m. (Note - this program is closed when the school is closed).

Sunday Afternoon Dances for 55+: Live music each week – come join us. When: Sundays, 12:45 – 3:45 p.m. Where: Century House, 620-Eighth St., New Westminster. A d m i s s i o n : $ 5 members and $6 non-members. Includes r e f r e s h m e n t s a t intermission. Info: 604-519-1066.

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FUTURE SHOP – Correction NoticeIn the November 15 flyer, page 28, the Insignia 32" LED TV (WebCode: 10253221) was advertised with incorrect specs. Please be advised that this TV has only 2 HDMI ports NOT 3, as previously advertised. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused our valued customers.

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Sales Specialist -Digital ProductsBlack Press has an immediate opening for a digital sales specialist to monetize several highly successful online advertising platforms including LocalWork.ca.Main Duties:

Contact prospective customers as directed by the Manager for a range of Black Press Digital advertising opportunities. Primary contact will be via telephone & e-mail.Maintain contact and call volumes through a CRM system.Creativity is an asset.

Qualifi cations:The successful candidate will possess exceptional telephone marketing skills and will enjoy working in fast paced environment and have at least 2 years of direct selling experience. This is a full time position based in Langley, BC. Black Press Offers Competitive Compensation, Benefi ts & Opportunities For Career Development.Apply with resume to: Kristy O’Connor, Digital Sales Manager: [email protected]

AdvertisingSales Consultant

The Chilliwack Progress, a twice-weekly, award-winning newspaper has an outstanding opportunity for a full-time sales consultant.

We are looking for a motivated self-starter that can thrive in a competitive sales environment.

The successful candidate will be required to meet sales targets by deepening relationships with existing clients through superior customer service and strong sales skills. They will be expected to keep up with a high demand for developing new business, employing extensive prospecting and cold-calling techniques.

The ability to work independently in an extremely fast paced environment while adhering to regular deadlines will be important for success.

Candidates considered for the position will be results oriented, strong communicators, and be willing to learn and adapt in an ever changing business environment.

We offer a great working environment with a competitive base salary and commission plan coupled with a strong benefit package.

Black Press has over 170 community newspaper across Canada and the United States and for the proven candidate the opportunities are endless.

Please submit your resume with cover letterby 5:00 pm Sunday December 1, 2013, to:Carly Ferguson, Publisherby email: [email protected]

Thank you to all who apply. Only thoseselected for an interview will be contacted.No phone calls please.

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114 DRIVERS/COURIER/TRUCKING

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

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Zone CheckerThe Burnaby NewsLeader is looking for energetic and customer friendly individuals for its Circulation Department. The right candidate must have excellent communication and organizational skills, attention to detail, the ability to work with minimum supervision, and basic knowledge of MS Word, Excel and Outlook Express.

Duties include supervising 100+ youth carriers, recruiting and hiring new carriers, surveying old and new delivery areas, monitoring carrier performance, and following up on householder delivery concerns. A reliable vehicle is a must.

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Circulation Manager Burnaby New Westminster NewsLeader 7438 Fraser Park Drive Burnaby, BC V5J 5B9 [email protected] No phone calls please.

All emailed submissions will receive a reply for confirmation of receipt; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted further.

AdvertisingManager

The Chilliwack Progress has an immediate opening for a full-time Advertising Manager, reporting to the Publisher.

The successful candidate will lead a professional sales team with a strong mandate to grow both print and online revenue. They will strive to build a team that will be one of the best in the industry.

This individual will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the advertising team, developing and managing new products and exceeding the department’s sales targets. The Advertising Manager will work closely with the Creative Services Manager to provide the best results for advertising clients. Developing relationships with community leaders and businesses is a must.

Candidates considered for the position will be innovative and energetic and work well under pressure in a fast paced environment. They will be both creative and entrepreneurial in nature with a proven sales record.

The position offers a great work environment with a competitive salary and benefits package.

The Chilliwack Progress, first published in 1891, is currently a twice-weekly award winning community newspaper. We are a part of Black Press, Canada’s largest independent print media company with newspapers in both Canada and the Untied States.

Please send a resume with cover letter to [email protected] by 5:00 pmSunday December 1, 2013, to:Carly Ferguson, Publisherby email: [email protected]

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.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]

YARD PERSON, F/TMega Cranes Ltd. an industry leader, is seeking an energetic, aggressive, self starter for full time yard position. Must have a valid driver’s license, have a minimum grade 12 education. If you are interested in this exciting and unique opportunity. Please Fax or email resume Attn. Mike

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134 HOTEL, RESTAURANT,FOOD SERVICES

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COOKSRequired Full-Time & Part-Time. Experience preferred, but willing to train the right candidate.

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160 TRADES, TECHNICAL

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Agent: SMC Consulting, 1582 Lawrence Avenue, Penticton BC V2A 3C1 Tel/Fax: (250) 492-6193 e-mail: [email protected]

The purpose of the proposed Pest Management Plan (PMP) is to control vegetation, including noxious weeds and invasive plants, on ballast, rights-of-way,

station grounds, yards, and around buildings, shops, material storage areas, crossings, and bridges using the principles of integrated pest management.

The pest management methods proposed for use include hand removal and cutting, weed trimming, mowing, brush cutters, chainsaws, and the use of

pesticides. The use of pesticides is intended within the area to which the PMP applies.

The PMP applies to BNSF property within their New Westminster Subdivision, and is located in proximity to the communities of White Rock, Delta, Surrey,

Vancouver and New Westminster.

The common name and examples of trade names of the pesticides proposed for use under this plan include: aminopyralid (Milestone), chlorsulfuron

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triclopyr (Garlon XRT). Application methods include: wick/wipe on applications, truck mounted shrouded spray boom, back pack/hand held sprayers,

power hose and nozzle, squirt bottles and injection tools.

The proposed duration of the PMP is from January 31, 2014 to January 31, 2019.

A draft copy of the proposed PMP and maps of the proposed treatment areas may be examined in detail at: BNSF Railway, 400 Brunette Avenue, New

Westminster, BC, or by contacting the Agent listed above.

“A person wishing to contribute information about a proposed treatment site, relevant to the development of the pest management plan, may send

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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

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Call: Rick (604) 202-5184

260 ELECTRICAL06951 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

DRAIN Tiles, Sewer, WaterVideo Inspection, Jack

Hammering, Hand Excavating CALL TOBIAS604.782.4322

275 FLOOR REFINISHING/INSTALLATIONS

Central Creek Construction Refi nish & Sand Hardwood Floors.

BBB / WCB [email protected]

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

GUTTER CLEANINGSAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE

Call Ian 604-724-6373

287 HOME IMPROVEMENTSARCO CONSTRUCTION

All remodels & renos. FREE EST. Mike 604-825-1500. Harry 604-500-3630

Central Creek Construction Specialize in Kitchen & Bath

Reno’s. BBB / WCB [email protected]

329 PAINTING & DECORATING


287 HOME IMPROVEMENTS

MOON CONSTRUCTIONBUILDING SERVICES• Additions • Renovations

• New ConstructionSpecializing in • Concrete

• Forming • Framing • SidingAll your carpentry needs

& handyman requirements.

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288 HOME REPAIRS

If I can’t do it

It can’t be done

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

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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

320 MOVING & STORAGE

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

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Prestige Painters

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332 PAVING/SEAL COATING

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338 PLUMBINGBRO MARV PLUMBING 24/7

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

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356 RUBBISH REMOVAL

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372 SUNDECKS

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373B TILINGHANDYMAN, HOME RENO’S,

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374 TREE SERVICES

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PETS

477 PETS

Black Lab German Shepherd Rottie pups, 8 wks old, vet check, 6 left, 3 females, 3 males, 4 black, $495; 2 tan, $595. Call 604-864-1004.

CAIRN TERRIER Puppies. Home raised, Shots, dewormed. $450. 778-808-0570, 604-859-1724

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

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

spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Visit us at

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GERMAN SHEPHERD Pups from German Import. Black/Red, Sable, & Solid Black $800 604-856-8161.

German Shorthaired Pointer Pup-pies, CKC, vet check, great family pets and hunting companions. Avail. Dec 24. $650. 604-703-5744

Great Pyrenees pups, M/F, 1st shots, parents on site, ready Dec 6. $500/$700ea. (604)798-5069

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

P/B GERMAN ROTTWEILER Puppies. ready Dec. 1st. $1000/fi rm. (778)899-3326

TOY POODLE PUP 6 weeks old. Male, white with black markings $700. 604-820-4230, 604-302-7602

YORKSHIRE Terrier stud wanted, must be CKC registered. Call (604)858-9758

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560 MISC. FOR SALE

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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 in-cluded. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca

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566 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTSPIANO. Mason & Risch Toronto Comes with bench. Low standing. Good condition $600. 604-854-5929

REAL ESTATE

625 FOR SALE BY OWNER

BURNABY: RARE View lot south Capitol Hill 7700 SF. STUNNING VIEWS of S. Burnaby, Dwtn Vancouver, + more. Excellent location in great neighbourhood. $1,088,000.00 Call 604-294-1043 Please note: No walking on prop-erty without seller present.

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! 604-626-9647

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

669 NEW WESTMINSTER

#301- 214-11th St. Priv 1 bdrm + 1 bath, 720 sq.ft. New roof. Prkg, gym & locker. Pay only $945/mo. with $11,000 down. $225K. Call David @ Re/Max 604-328-8250.

RENTALS

706 APARTMENT/CONDO2 Bedroom $895. New Westminster 428 Agnes St. Clean and Quite, near Skytrain & Shopping Secured Parking & Extra Storage Incl. Heat & Hot Water. N/S, N/P. Call Dan 604-306-9111

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

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

736 HOMES FOR RENT

MAPLE RIDGE CENTRAL2 Bdrm small Heritage house. Total new looks with brand new furnace with heat pump, air fi ltration & air cond, new wiring, plumbing, W/D, F/S window coverings, covered patio, fenced backyard w/playhouse & shed, gated. N/S, pet ok $1275. Ref’s a Must. 12219-227th St.

Call: (604)467-4583

NEW WEST: nice house, 2 bdrms up with newly reno’d kitchen & nice big yard. Open plan 1 bdrm & bath down. Close to all amens. Avail now. $2250/mo. 604-365-0954

PITT MEADOWS, 3 bdrm house Nr bus & shops. $1250/mo. Avail now. (604)763-2808

PORT MOODY Glenayre. 3 Bdrms bright spac,1.5bath, lrg deck b/yard, Dec1. $2100 +utils. 604-817-1566.

750 SUITES, LOWER

BURNABY: Metrotown - Lrg 2 bdrm g/l. full bath, F/P. N/S N/P. $950 inc util. 604-837-5795/604-451-5795

Coquit. Harbour Chimes 1 bdrm brand new. inc heat/alarm, granite counters n/p. $950: 604-788-1275

NEW WEST: Bachelor Ste, Dec. 1. Shrd bthrm. No Drugs. $485/mo inc heat & light. (604)780-0048

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

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818 CARS - DOMESTIC

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821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS

Notice is hereby given that creditors and others having claims against the Estate of Anna Murray, also known as Anna Annette Murray and An-nette Murray, Deceased, late of #1204 – 710 – 7th Avenue, New Westminster, British Columbia, are hereby required to send par-ticulars of their claims to the Ex-ecutor at the following address: c/o McQuarrie Hunter LLP, Bar-risters & Solicitors Attention: ALLISON M. CATHERWOOD #1500 – 13450 102nd Avenue Surrey, B.C. V3T 5X3 before the 19th day of December, 2013, af-ter which date the Executor will distribute the said estate among the parties entitled thereto, hav-ing regard only to claims of which the Executor then has notice.


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