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Fewer homeless, but more may be hiddenMario [email protected]

There are fewer homeless people in Burnaby.

But that’s still nothing to proud of, says Wanda Mulholland of the Burnaby Task Force on Homelessness.

Burnaby’s homeless dropped by 26 per cent compared to 2011, according to the 2014 Homeless Count conducted in on March 12 by the Greater Vancouver Regional Steering Committee on Homelessness.

The count, done every three years, is conducted by more than 900 volunteers who seek out and survey people living in the streets, temporary shelters or even couch surfing.

Mulholland said the snapshot nature of the count likely means there aren’t actually fewer homeless people in Burnaby, it’s just harder to find them.

“Burnaby is a lovely place and there are so many people who are not able to benefit because of extreme poverty,” she said.

“We’re seeing new people all the time.”

Mulholland said one particularly disturbing trend is the number of long-term homeless in Burnaby.

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Micaela Evans couldn’t remember the last time she hugged someone.

The degenerative effects of spinal muscular atrophy, a form of Muscular Dystrophy, had sapped her arms of so much strength, she could no longer fully embrace someone she loved.

So when the 19-year-old communications student at Simon Fraser University was fitted with a pair of new Robotic WREX arms in

January, Evans used her new-found strength to hug her mom, who cried.

“It was just really awesome to be able to do that again,” said Evans.

The WREX arms are a lightweight exoskeleton that supports Evans’ arms between the wrist and elbow. A brace that attaches to her motorized wheelchair essentially makes her arms weightless, and a series of

elastics give her the strength and motion to do things like lift a pot over a stove. Or wrap her arms all

the way around her mom.

The arms aren’t cheap. Each one costs $5,000 and has to be custom built and fitted for its wearer.

Evans was able to acquire her arms with a Safeway mobility grant. For six years the grocery company’s

Make Muscles Move campaign has been able to provide $2.6 million to acquire 572 specialized pieces of equipment to help people with Muscular Dystrophy regain movement and independence.

That independence was especially important for Evans.

She grew up in Armstrong and knew from an early age a small town in the Okanagan was no place for someone who needed a motorized wheelchair to get around.

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PHOTO CONTRIBUTEDMicaela Evans needs a motorized wheelchair to get around, but that hasn’t stopped her from pursuing studies in communications at Simon Fraser University. She recently acquired a set of robotic arms to help her perform daily tasks more easily.

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“I wanted to be in a big city to take advantage of all the crazy opportunities it has,” said Evans.

Not that her choice to attend school in Burnaby has made her life easy. She has to live in the grad students’ residence instead of a dorm with younger students. She has to plan her days more carefully. She tires easily.

“There are a lot of extra details you have to do on a daily basis,” she said. “You have to fight for a lot more things.”

Having the full use of her arms is especially important for Evans’ choice of career. She loves to write and hopes to go into journalism or public relations when she graduates.

“I hope to be able to make a difference for someone,” she said.

Just as donations from others have made a difference for her.

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More than half the 58 homeless people counted in Burnaby have lived in the city for more than 10 years.

“They’ve been homeless in Burnaby for a long time,” said Mulholland. “These are Burnaby folks, they prefer to be here. It shows how important community is for people.”

There is a silver lining, said Mulholland. The city’s outreach program is getting more homeless into options

offered by the Progressive Housing Society.

But there’s still work to be done in getting food and proper medical care to the homeless, especially as the homeless population in the city gets older.

Of the 10 homeless seniors counted in Burnaby, eight were unsheltered, living in the streets, parks or doorways.

“A lot of people are no longer young,” said Mulholland. “They’re forced to deal with issues

of homelessness like health issues, the need for medical care.”

Mulholland said Burnaby’s current condo construction boom could also create new homeless for future counts as older, affordable apartment units are displaced by gleaming concrete-and-glass towers.

“We have a two per cent rental market vacancy rate in Burnaby. For those with limited income, losing any more of that makes it even more difficult for people.”

MARIO BARTEL/NEWSLEADERWanda Mulholland, the community development coordinator for Burnaby’s Task Force on Homelessness, with a box of items like toiletries, socks, gloves and toothbrushes that go into special ‘comfort packs’ that are distributed to the city’s homeless.


Daren Hancott anticipates he’ll lead a full slate of candidates looking to gain a voice in Burnaby City Hall and the school board in November’s municipal elections.

The businessman and educator was introduced Thursday as the mayoral candidate for the new Burnaby First Coalition.

The BFC is comprised of members of the Green Party, Team Burnaby and Burnaby Parents’ Voice as well as independents. It was formed to put forth a unified opposition to the Burnaby Citizens Association, which holds every elected seat on council and school board.

Hancott was acclaimed as the group’s mayoral candidate by its board in a meeting last Saturday. He’s a past-chair of the B.C. Chamber of Commerce and served as the chief administrative officer at University Canada West as well as executive posts at

Seafood Products Ltd. and the University of Phoenix. He’s lived in Burnaby for 15 years.

Hancott said while he was also considering taking a run at the federal Conservative party nomination for the new riding of Burnaby North-Seymour, he had to make a choice.

“I’ve been sitting on the sidelines for 15 years,” said Hancott. “I’m doing this because I care about the community.”

BFC has already named two candidates for

city council and three for school board. For council, they are Nick Kvenich and Helen Ward. And for school board, the candidates are Ben Seebaran, Heather Leung and Shakila Jayachandran.

Hancott said the process of filling out the slate is ongoing by the party’s board of directors as they vet and interview potential candidates.

“It’s all happening very quickly. We have lots of time to find people.”

Hancott said one of his group’s main goals is to get more people out to vote. Burnaby had one of the lowest rates of voter turnout in the last municipal election in 2011.

Hancott said that’s because there hasn’t been a credible opposition to the BCA juggernaut which has controlled city hall for 27 years.

“I can’t recall when a group this diverse has come together to bring some sort

of check and balance to the current administration,” said Hancott.

He said the party has been talking to Burnaby voters to find out their concerns, and that process will continue in four town hall meetings leading up to the Nov. 15 elections.

Hancott cited high taxes, education and the aging Burnaby Hospital as particular issues concerning voters. And while he said the party’s complete platform

won’t be rolled out for a few weeks, he promised if elected he would undertake a core review of the city’s affairs in his first 180 days in office.

He also said he’d immediately hire more RCMP officers and the party is already working on a plan to replace Burnaby Hospital.

“We’re the ordinary voices of Burnaby residents,” said Hancott. “I think we can do this.”

MARIO BARTEL/NEWSLEADERDaren Hancott is hoping he’ll be able to climb the steps of Burnaby City Hall as the new mayor after the November municipal elections. He was introduced as the candidate for the mayor’s job on Thursday.

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Research by two SFU scientists could give new ammunition to groups opposed to “fracking,” the controversial process of extracting natural gas from shale by injecting high-pressure chemicals to release trapped gas.

Viorel Popescu and Maureen Ryan, David H. Smith Conservation Research Fellows in SFU’s Biological Sciences department were part of an international group of eight scientists that studied the environmental impact of 150 gas wells in three American states.

They discovered that two out of every three wells were

fractured with at least one undisclosed chemical and some wells were fractured with fluids containing more than 20 undisclosed chemicals, some of which could be radioactive or carcinogenic.

The scientists also looked at the impact of the dense development of natural gas wells on the surrounding habitat and wildlife. They found detrimental effects of air, water, noise and light pollution.

“If you look at a heavily developed landscape down the road, you see more holes and cuts than natural habitats,” said Popescu, a Burnaby resident. “Forests or grasslands that were

once continuous are now islands fragmented by a dense web of roads, pipelines and well pads.”

Popescu and Ryan said their findings are particularly important in British Columbia, where 16 liquefied natural gas plants are proposed for the northeastern part of the province, each requiring hundreds of kilometres of pipeline and road infrastructure to transport the gas to ports on the coast.

“We must not just consider the impact of these projects individually, but also try to evaluate the ecological impacts holistically,” said Ryan.

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If Kinder Morgan can’t build a pipeline through Burnaby Mountain, the company will run it through residential backyards on the north side of Northcliffe Crescent, according to a document filed with the National Energy Board.

The proposed alternate route would run along Burnaby Mountain Parkway, Hastings Street, Cliff Avenue and then east through the Northcliffe residential area before entering the Westridge Marine Terminal.

That’s the route the pipeline company had originally declared its preferred route, until last month when it informed the NEB its new preferred route would go under Burnaby Mountain.

At the time Burnaby-Douglas MP Kennedy Stewart hailed

the switch as a “victory for this community.”

In a letter to the NEB, Kinder Morgan’s vice president of finance and regulatory affairs, Scott Stoness, said the company made an error by neglecting to identify its former preferred route as the new alternate route.

The latest shift raised the hackles of Burnaby Mayor Derek Corrigan, who called the proposed route change “underhanded and unacceptable.”

He said the plan to build the expanded Trans Mountain pipeline under Burnaby Mountain is unlikely because of community opposition, soil instability, ecological sensitivity and cost. Running it through backyards, he said, shows a “complete lack of concern and respect for the tremendous impact of their proposals on the lives of Burnaby citizens.”

On July 25, Kinder Morgan’s legal team filed a letter with the NEB expressing the company’s frustration over its attempts to get access to City of Burnaby land on the mountain to be able to complete engineering, geotechnical, environmental and archaeological studies.

“City of Burnaby Mayor Derek Corrigan has stated publicly that the City will reject Trans Mountain’s request for access,” said the letter. “As a result, Trans Mountain is not optimistic that the City of Burnaby will provide it with access to the Subject Lands.”

The same day Kinder Morgan filed a formal request for access to City of Burnaby lands. If the request isn’t granted the company said it will enforce its access rights under the National Energy Board Act to begin its surveying work on Aug. 15.

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Kinder Morgan has said if it can’t go through Burnaby Mountain, it will have to run its pipeline through backyards.

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SHANE MACKICHAN/CONTRIBUTEDA motorcyclist was injured Wednesday when a pickup truck turned into his path on Royal Oak near Portland Street.

A motorcyclist is recovering from serious injuries after he collided with a pickup truck on Royal Oak Avenue Wednesday morning.

The male motorcyclist was transported to hospital with

fractured bones. His injuries aren’t life threatening.

RCMP said the motorcyclist was traveling northbound on Royal Oak when a southbound pickup turned into his path at Portland Street.

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The B.C. Institute of Technology in Burnaby is getting $1.35 million from the provincial government to create an additional 272 seats to train trades workers like electricians, ironworkers, welders, pipe fitters and heavy duty mechanics.

The seats will be available as soon as September and will reduce the time students have to wait to get into trades programs.

Advanced Education Minister Amrik Virk said the additional seats will help put British Columbians at the front of the line for the estimated one million job openings the government expects to be created by expanding the Liquefied Natural Gas industry.

“These additional seats will create greater opportunities for students to move from learners to earners,” said Virk.

BCIT president Kathy

Kinloch said the money will ensure the school is able to turn out a skilled labour force.

“The funding for critical trades seats will open up access to trades and skills training programs at BCIT for more students,” she said.

Almost $800,000 of the funding will help create the seats, while the remaining money will be used to acquire equipment like tools, welding equipment, threading machines, a small steam boiler and other training equipment.

The hot summer weather makes it tempting to leave windows and doors open at home, and car windows rolled down.

But Burnaby RCMP is reminding people that’s not always a good idea.

“People sometimes leave their guard down when the weather

is nice,” said an RCMP press release.

“Thieves are opportunistic.”That means ensuring doors

and windows are secured even when popping next door for a moment or while gardening in the backyard.

“By the time they realize their mistake, it’s too late.”

Caution should also be taken when out and about in the car by keeping it locked and not leaving any valuables in plain view.

“It only takes an observant thief a few seconds to see the items, smash a window and make off with your valuables.”

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VICTORIA – The B.C. government’s move to ease liquor restrictions is undergoing its hot summer test, and music festivals are only part of it.

Premier Christy Clark’s government loves its populist gestures, and as with increasing rural highway speed limits, the negative effects have yet to be quantified.

Free-range drinking, or removing fences from festival beer gardens, is one of the moves that will be undergoing a post-mortem as communities clean up after their big summer parties.

One of the biggest, the Squamish Valley Music Festival with headline acts Arcade Fire, Bruno Mars and Eminem, is still to come, Aug. 8 to 10. Country fans gathered over the long weekend for Sunfest in the Cowichan Valley, with the Rockin’ River Musicfest in Mission coming up next.

(Another big bash next weekend is Shambhala, the popular electronic music event on a farm near Nelson, but alcohol is officially banned there and their big issue is controlling the

effects of “ecstasy” and other rave drugs.)

Early reviews of free-range festivals have been positive. Victoria’s Rock the Shores event went smoothly without a fenced-in area for alcohol sales. Festival organizers did create a fenced “dry” area, but I’m told hardly anyone used it.

Penticton has had its share of experience with summer bashes gone bad. For B.C. Day it inherited the Boonstock Music and Arts festival, sent packing from a small community in Alberta after complaints of rowdy crowds and crime, so Penticton officials were understandably cautious.

Boonstock organizers were refused a provincial liquor licence after struggling to arrange security and emergency services.

The festival licence process is likely getting renewed attention these days.

After attending the recent Calgary Folk Festival, where the beer garden was securely fenced and the capacity monitored, I’m wondering what is really achieved by these measures. Litter and empties were contained, but since under-aged festival visitors are allowed into the serving area, it’s not clear to me whether the fence was ever worth the effort.

It’s unlikely that there will be riots at farm markets as a result of allowing sales of locally made beer, wine and spirits, or from relaxing rules for operation of winery tasting rooms. But there are more reforms to come.

New regulations are on the way for the Agricultural Land Reserve. As it stands, farms are allowed to have a winery or cidery, but not a brewery or distillery. Expect that to be changed as B.C. and other provinces strive to develop their craft beer and spirits industry, trying to emulate the tourism benefits that have come from an expanding wine industry.

One area where the B.C. government has screwed up is its minimum pricing rules, introduced along with the overdue move to allow “happy hour” discounts in pubs.

The minimum price of 25 cents an ounce for beer, 60 cents an ounce for wine and $3 an ounce for hard liquor was an effort to balance business-friendly policy with legitimate public health concern about over-consumption.

But the minimum beer price prompted protests from a few watering holes that had been selling pints or jugs of beer for slightly less. Some media made a big deal of this, and the government over-reacted to this tempest in a beer stein with an ill-thought-out cut in the minimum price to 20 cents an ounce – for beer in jugs only.

The pub industry was not impressed with this bit of knee-jerk populism. Encouraging beer jug sales makes it difficult to see if someone at a table of revelers is being over-served, drinking most of the jug himself.

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The provincial government’s offer to pay families of school-aged children $40 a day if the current contract impasse with teachers carries into the fall is just another example of the deep-seated enmity between the two sides that stands between a settlement.

On the surface it seems like a good deal; roll the money the government isn’t paying teachers if they’re on strike straight over to parents to ease their financial burden of making alternate arrangements for minding their kids.

But it’s also another shot across the bow of the teachers, a cynical jab that equates their duties with little more than institutional daycare.

Finance Minister Mike de Jong’s announcement of the program last Thursday was short on details.

He said families of the province’s 300,000 children up to age 12 who attend public schools would have to register for the compensation.

He didn’t say where those 300,000 children could go if they still can’t attend school come September.

As anyone who has ever tried to find daycare knows, 300,000 spots aren’t going to be created in five weeks.

Nor will $40 go very far to compensate a parent who has to stay home from work to mind their child.

And while de Jong boasted the program would have no net cost to the government, what about the cost of implementing it?

A bureaucracy created in five weeks to design the registration system, vet applicants and dole out the money won’t come cheaply.

Educating our children is worth more than $40 a day.

Those children deserve better than to be treated as ammunition in this senseless trench war between adults who should know better.

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Negotiators for school districts and the B.C. Teachers’ Federation are getting together Aug. 8 to seek a settlement in their long-running dispute before school starts up in September.

A brief statement from the BCTF announced the resumption of talks Friday afternoon, a day after the B.C. government announced a contingency plan to pay strike savings to parents of younger students if the strike keeps schools shut in September.

The government saves an estimated $12 million a day when teachers go without paycheques, enough to pay parents $40 per missed school day for each child under 13 in public school.

Recreation centres are preparing to extend summer camp and activity programs into the fall.

Finance Minister Mike de Jong announced the contingency plan Thursday after several weeks without movement in the long-running dispute that shut schools for the last two weeks of June.

Education Minister Peter Fassbender has said the union’s demands are far beyond settlements with other public sector unions, particularly on benefit improvements.

The B.C. Public School Employers’ Association estimates the union’s benefit demands alone represent an additional $225 million a year. Those include increases to preparation time, pregnancy and parental leave, extended health and dental and substitute teacher compensation.

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Karen MurTagh/newsLeaderBurnaby Neighbourhood House had a spontaneous flash mob at its open house and street party last Thursday at its ‘South’ house on Impertial Street. They’re shutting that location down this month, as they move the BNH - South House to 4460 Beresford St. for September.

A referendum next March on new taxes to expand Metro Vancouver’s transit system will – if it happens – be conducted as a mail-in ballot.

But Mayors’ council chair Richard Walton is far from confident the vote will take place.

He said talks with the provincial government continue and while there has been some behind-the-scenes progress, there has been no breakthrough.

Walton said a deal on the size of the expansion and how it would be funded, along with referendum details, must be hammered out in advance of the next mayors’ council

meeting Sept. 20 or else local politicians will be immersed in civic election campaigns, after which there won’t be enough time to educate the public about the options.

Mayors in June laid out their transit investment vision for the region to meet public demand for much more bus service and new rapid transit lines as Metro’s population grows.

The preferred source of new funding for TransLink would be a new regional carbon tax – after the province ruled out sharing some of its existing carbon tax revenue – with some form of mobility pricing to come over the longer term.

But some mayors have wavered on the short-term source – Walton said other alternatives to the carbon tax that are still on the table are an annual vehicle levy or a regional sales tax. Charging more in carbon tax for TransLink in Metro Vancouver would effectively mean higher gas prices – in addition to home and business heating costs – and would be prone to the same problems as TransLink’s existing gas tax, which has been pulling in less than TransLink hoped as cars get more efficient and drivers find ways to reduce fuel use or buy elsewhere.

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P ipe l ine In te rvenor Workshop: Burnaby-Douglas MP Kennedy Stewart is hosting a workshop for intervenors and commenters on the proposed Trans Mountain p i p e l i n e e x p a n s i o n . Volunteers with relevant skills or expertise will be matched with NEB process participants. It’s an opportunity for people to learn from each other, including those excluded from the process but who have knowledge to share. Mandarin and Cantonese interpreters will also be available. Free but please p re - reg i s t e r. W h e n : Tuesday, Aug. 5, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Where: Charles Rummel Communi ty Centre, 3630 Lozells Ave., Burnaby. Register and info: [email protected] or 604-291-8863.

Leadership Training Program: The Vancouver and Lower Mainland Mult icul tura l Fami ly Support Services Society offers a free leadership training program for immigrant, refugee and visible minority women who have experienced abuse or want to help other women in their communities. Child minding and coffee will be provided. When: Mondays, Sept. 15 to Oct. 20, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Where: Metrotown area, Burnaby. Info and register: Anna,

604-436-1025 ext. 129 or [email protected].

Canadian Language Benchmarking (CLB) for Citizenship Applicants: Burnaby Public Library and Multicultural Helping House Society present a free workshop on the Canadian Language Benchmarking (CLB) for citizenship applicants. Learn about the language requirement for citizenship application. Speaker will be Deegamber Man Suwal, a certified Canadian immigration consultant. When: Monday, Aug. 11, 6-8 p.m. Where: Bob Prittie Metrotown library branch, 6100 Willingdon Ave., Burnaby. Free but registration required. Register: 604-436-5400.

New West Cultural Crawl: The 11th annual cultural crawl is a self-guided tour of exhibits by more than 50 artists at venues throughout the Royal City. When: Aug. 9-10. Where: Venues throughout New Westminster. Info: newwestculturalcrawl.com, Trudy Van Dop at 604-521-7887 or [email protected].

Willingdon Community Fair: A fair and 50th anniversary celebration of the centre. Featuring games, barbecue, live band, displays, free Zumba class, crafts and more. When: Thursday, Aug. 14, 5–8

p.m. Where: Willingdon Community Centre, 1491 Carleton Ave., Burnaby. Info: 604-297-4526.

Recycling in Burnaby: Learn more about the City’s Expanded Residential Recycling Program, and the new materials that are now accepted. Free recycling information session presented by staff from the Burnaby Engineering Department. When: Tuesday, Aug. 19, 7-8 p.m. Where: Bob Prittie Metrotown branch library, 6100 Willingdon Ave., Burnaby. Info: 604-436-5400.

Burnaby Blues and Roots Festival: The 15th annual music festival features Big Sugar, Matt Andersen and the MelloTones, Bettye Lavette, Imelda May, The Harpoonist and the Axe Murderer, Wide Mouth Mason, Shakey Graves, Blind Boy Paxton, Steve Kozak, Chic Gamine, Rich Hope and His Evil Doers and Miss Quincy. All ages, general admission lawn seating. When: Saturday, Aug. 9, gates 12 p.m., show 1 to 10 p.m. Where: Deer Lake Park, Burnaby. Tickets: $50 in advance, $180 for a four-pack in advance, $65 day of show, available at www.burnabybluesfestival.com, or the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts box office at 604-205-3000.

Jack White: One of the most prolific and renowned artists of the past 15 years, Jack White makes his return to Burnaby after his 2007 show at Deer Lake with The White Stripes. General admission, all-ages show. When: Thursday, Aug. 28, doors 5:30 p.m., show 7 p.m. Where: Deer Lake Park, Burnaby. Tickets: $59.50 plus service charges, at www.livenation.com, 1-855-985-5000, Red Cat Records and all Ticketmaster Outlets.

Bob Steele: Collages: Burnaby Art Gal lery presents an of fs i te exhibition of recent collage works by Bob Steele, created from materials as diverse as old family photographs depicting rural life in the early 1900s to magazine advertising created for contemporary audiences. When: Until Aug. 10. Where: Bob Prittie Metrotown Library, 6100 Willingdon Ave., Burnaby. Info: 604-297-4422, [email protected] or www.burnabyartgallery.ca.

K n i t t i n g I n s t r u c t o r Needed: The non-profit C o m mu n i t y C e n t re d College for the Retired is seeking a volunteer knitting instructor for its fall course offerings. Info: Lorna, 604-517-8732.

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Central Park Horseshoe Club: Holds weekly open house. When: Every Saturday, 1-3 p.m. Where: Horseshoe pitch in Central Park, Burnaby.

Line Dancing: Line dance with Georgie. Beginners welcome. When: Mondays, 10 a.m. Where: Deer Lake United Church Hall (rear entrance), 5135 Sperling Ave., Burnaby. Info: Georgie, 604-522-5647.

Dominoes Meet: Weekly g ame o f Dominoes (Mexican Train) for players 55 and over. Come join our enthusiastic group playing on three tables. When: Every Tuesday, 12:30 to 4 p.m. Where: Willow room, Cameron Seniors’ Recreation Centre, 9523 Cameron St., Burnaby (N of Lougheed Town Centre). Info: 604-297-4453.

Burnaby International Folk Dancers: Learn folk dances from around the world in a friendly club environment. New dances taught every night; all levels welcome, no partner needed, $4 drop-in, first night free. When: every Tuesday night, 7 to 9:30 p.m. Where: Charles Rummel Centre, 3630 Lozells, Burnaby Info: 604-436-9475.

Burnaby-New Westminster Newcomers and Friends Club: Club welcomes women who are new to the area, as well as longtime residents. Meet 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.

English Conversation and Sing-along Classes: Burnaby Multicultural Society offers English conversation class and sing-along class. Anyone welcome for socializing, practising language skills and making new friends. When: Fridays, 2 to 4 p.m. Where: Burnaby Multicultural Society, 6255 Nelson Ave., Burnaby. Info: Carol, 604 431-4131 ext.27 or [email protected].

Social Dance: Practice your dancing skills at these weekly dances. Come with a friend or on your own and have a memorable time. When: Fridays, 1-3:30 p.m., Saturdays 2-4 p.m. and Mondays 12:45-2:45 p.m. Where: Edmonds Community Centre for 55+, 7282 Kingsway, Burnaby. Cost: $1 member, $2 other. Info: 604-297-4400.

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The Bright Light Social Hour has played all 48 states in the contiguous United States, Mexico City and the Plains of Abraham.

Soon the Texas band will be able to add Uptown New Westminster to the list.

It will be one of the feature acts during the Uptown Live street festival Sunday, Aug. 10. Bright Light crosses more genres than Uptown has crosswalks.

It’s been labeled psychedelic rock, blues rock, indie, dance-punk, neo soul and a few other hyphenated monikers.

The band was conceived 10 years ago on the campus of Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas just outside of Austin.

That’s where guitarist/singer Curtis Roush met bass player Jack O’Brien.

They liked the same kind of “skronky” music, as Roush calls it, so they put together a band.

It was a bit hard core and noisy and involved different

styles. Other members and styles have come and gone but Roush and O’Brien are still around.

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The one thing the band isn’t is the stereotypical Texan country-and-western band.

But that doesn’t mean the state hasn’t had any influence on their music.

“We eventually learned to tap into our Texan heritage, even our music now and our first album in 2010, those kinds of influences come in like blues and slide guitar riffs,” said Roush. “At one time we were contrarian, but now we’re quite comfortable with our identities as Texans and with our music.”

The album earned the band an unprecedented six awards at the 2011 Austin Music Awards.

After that they hit the road playing more than 400 shows across North America.

“We love going to

different places and exposing ourselves to different culture,” said Roush.

In July 2012, Bright Light opened for Aerosmith in a concert on the Plains of Abraham in Quebec City.

The site of the most historically significant battle in Canadian history was a strange place to be for a bunch of Texans.

“It really felt

otherworldly coming from a sprawling hot Texas town,” said Roush. “It was a real special experience, never been at anything like it on that kind of scale.”

The band has cut down on its previously grueling tour schedule these days, but still get around.

They were recently at a festival in Victoria and after New West they’ll be going to another in Tofino.

Uptown Live will be an opportunity to rock in an urban city’s epicentre.

“We crave those shows where we have a real close connection and are feeding off crowd energy,” said Roush.

Uptown Live’s other headline act will be Five Alarm Funk, a 12-piece Vancouver band.

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Hospitals in Surrey, Abbotsford and New Westminster that are Fraser Health’s designated centres to treat stroke victims have so far failed to provide optimum care for them and redirect too many of those patients to Vancouver instead.

That’s one of the findings of a health ministry-ordered review of the health authority released earlier this month.

Many ischemic strokes can be effectively treated with clot-busting thrombolytic drugs, but time is of the essence – patients need to get to to stroke specialists within three to four hours for the treatment to be useful.

Too often, the review report said, those patients are diverted to Vancouver General Hospital instead of designated Fraser hospitals, adding extra delay when they should be treated in the region as quickly as possible.

The report said Royal Columbian Hospital has the expertise to treat those stroke victims but “capacity issues in the RCH emergency department make this site reluctant to accept more patient volume.”

Surrey Memorial Hospital’s ER and neurology departments haven’t embraced the use of thrombolytic drugs for stroke

cases, it said, and Abbotsford Regional has made “some efforts” to meet its role as a designated site, but with “modest” results.

“This is poor patient care as it results in time delays to a treatment that is time-sensitive,” the review said of transfers to Vancouver.

Redirecting Fraser stroke patients to VGH worsens congestion there and demand on ambulance transfers, the report said, and means those patients must be transported back to Fraser later.

Fraser Health last year sent 135 stroke victims to VGH, some of them from as far away as Langley and Abbotsford.

Dr. Dave Williams, Fraser Health’s program medical director for medicine, said stroke services in the region are rapidly improving.

“We expect that number will be significantly reduced for this

fiscal year because we have been able to build capacity at some of our sites,” he said.

Williams said he met ER doctors at Royal Columbian and resolved their concerns that the already congested hospital may be overwhelmed.

As a result, he said, RCH now is taking all stroke cases out of Eagle Ridge Hospital that were often being referred to Vancouver before.

A new stroke unit has opened at Surrey Memorial’s new critical care tower, he added.

Although it is still short of neurologists, more are being actively recruited.

“Abbotsford has actually made a lot of progress,” he said, adding four neurologists are in place there and the hospital is looking for a fifth to ensure round-the-clock coverage.

Recruitment is a challenge – the report notes neurologists specializing in stroke are

concentrated in the Vancouver area.

Williams stressed anyone having stroke symptoms – such as facial droop, drift of the arm or speech problems – should call 911 immediately, even if the symptoms quickly stop.

The review also suggested too many Fraser region patients are treated for cardiac care at Vancouver Coastal hospitals, with less-than-ideal results.

About 25 per cent of angioplasties and 40 per cent of heart surgeries required by Fraser patients are performed at either VGH or St. Paul’s.

“There are significant wait time issues with an increasing number of patients exceeding the recommended wait time,” the review said.

Stroke patient transfers to Vancouver criticized

Royal Columbian Hospital may have expertise to handle stroke victims, but too often, patients are diverted to Vancouver due to capacity issues.

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VICTORIA – The B.C. government is spending $3.5 million a day to fight forest fires around the province, with the total for the year past $106 million and headed higher.

The government is bracing for bills that could reach $250 million by the end of the summer, depending on

weather and the number of fires that threaten homes.

B.C. has brought

in firefighters from Ontario, Alberta and New Brunswick, and issued several evacuation orders by the mid-point of the summer season.

Finance Minister Mike de Jong asked for B.C. residents to take all possible precautions and observe campfire bans through August.

About 40 per cent of B.C. forest fires are human caused, with most of the rest started by lightning strikes.

Forest fire spending is already approaching totals for the last two years.

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S o u t h B u r n a b y Garden Club: Guests a lway s we l c o m e. G u e s t s p e a k e r s , great gardening info,

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p.m. Where: Bonsor Rec Centre, second floor, Burnaby. Info: Judy Vander, 604-438-4411.

Dutch-Canadian Events: Celebrate your Dutch heritage. For an events schedule visit: www.dutchnetwork.ca. Info: Edie at 604-536-3394 or [email protected].

Overeaters Anonymous: Are you out of control when it comes to food? We can help! When: Wednesdays, 7 to 8:15 p.m. Where: First Presbyterian Church, 335 7th St. (enter off 4th Ave.), New Westminster. Info: 604-524-5244.

Burnaby Blabbers Toastmaster Club: Join us for fun, uplifting hour of public speaking. When: Every second Wednesday 12 to 1 p.m. Where: 215-4299 Canada Way, Burnaby. Admission: Free for guests. Info: [email protected].

HOMINUM is an informal discussion and support group to help gay, bi-sexual and questioning men with the challenges of being married, separated or single. When: Meets every Monday evening in locations around the Metro-Vancouver Area. Info: Don, 604-329-9760 or Bernie, 604-688-8639.

S p o k e n W o r d Toastmasters Club: D e v e l o p p u b l i c s p e a k i n g a n d leadersh ip sk i l l s through pract ical exper ience in a mutually supportive pos i t ive learning env i ronment . A l l are welcome to this interdenominational Christian Toastmasters C l u b . W h e n : Thursdays, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Where: Metropolis at Metrotown in the Community Room by the Old Navy Store. Info: spokenword.toastmastersclubs.org.

Burnaby Historical Society meets the second Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at Burnaby Village Museum. Vis i tors and new members

are always welcome. Where: 6501 Deer Lake Ave., Burnaby.

Rota ry C lub o f Burnaby Deer Lake: Come to the breakfast meetings on the first and third Thursday of the month. When: 7:15 a.m. Where: Tivol i festaurant , Executive Inn, 4201 Lougheed Hwy (Betw. W i l l i n g d o n a n d Gilmore) Info: www.rotaryburnabydeerlake.org, Janice, 604-420-0038.

Royal City Concert B a n d w e l c o m e s any musicians who have some playing e x p e r i e n c e a n d enjoy making music. The band rehearses Thursday evenings at 7:45 p.m. New West Secondary School. Info: 604-527-7064 or 604-582-8540.

Burnaby Metrotown R o t a r y C l u b : A worldwide network of individuals dedicated to making a difference in local and global communities through service and fellowship. When: Meets every Wednesday, noon to 1:30 p.m. Where: Holiday Inn Express Metrotown. To be a guest, call Gloria 604-523-6268.

Toastmasters: Telespeakers Club welcomes visitors and new members. When: Fridays, 7:30 a.m. Where: Telus Building, Brian Canfield Centre, 6 -3777 K ingsway, B u r n a b y. I n f o : telespeakers.com.

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Scandinavian Folk Dancing: The Scandinavian Dancers of Vancouver present relaxed and friendly folk dance evenings, open to all. When: Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m. Where: Scandinavian Community Centre, 6540 Thomas St. , Burnaby. Drop-in fee: $5. Info: 604-526-4722 or [email protected]

Seniors Sunshine Sing-A-Long: Sing, dance, and socialize to your favourite popular oldies music with a live band every other Monday from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Cameron Seniors Recreation Centre, 9523 Cameron S t r e e t ( b e h i n d L o u g h e e d To w n Centre). Info: 604-420-6478.

Burnaby Hospice Society : Provides pro fess iona l and volunteer-based grief support programs free-of-charge for Burnaby residents who have suffered the loss of a loved one. Ongoing weekly Walking Group for Grief, and the fall Adult Bereavement Support Group. Info: 604-520-5087 or [email protected].

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74 TIMESHARE

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75 TRAVEL

Fountain of Youth RV Resort offers more Winter Vacation for Less money. Hot mineral springs, events,activities, fi tness, entertainment. foyspa.com or 888-800-0772.

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

106 AUTOMOTIVE

STRATHCONA COUNTY, Alberta requires a full-time Licensed Heavy Duty or Automotive Technician with thorough knowledge of heavy equipment incl vehicle and bus re-pair. Competitive compensation and work-life balance in Alberta’s ener-gy and agricultural heartland. Visit www.strathcona.ca/careers

108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

A Great JanitorialFranchise Opportunity

ANNUAL STARTING REVENUE $24,000 - $120,000• Minimum investment

as low as $6,050 required• Guaranteed Cleaning Contracts• Professional Training Provided

• Financing Available• Ongoing Support

A Respected Worldwide Leader in Franchised Offi ce Cleaning.Coverall of BC 604.434.7744

[email protected]


108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

HELP WANTED!!Make up to $1000 A WeekMailing Brochures From Home!Helping Home Workers since 2001!Genuine Opportunity! NO Experience Required!www.needmailers.com VOID IN WI

114 DRIVERS/COURIER/TRUCKING

HIGHWAYOWNER OPERATORS

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

We offer above average rates and an excellent

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

[email protected] orCall 604-968-5488 or

Fax: 604-587-9889Only those of interest

will be contacted.

Van Kam is committed toEmployment Equity and

Environmental Responsibility.

115 EDUCATION

APARTMENT/CONDOMANAGER TRAINING

• Certifi ed Home Study

Course• Jobs

RegisteredAcross Canada• Gov. Certifi ed

www.RMTI.ca / 604.681.5456 or 1.800.665.8339

125 FOSTER/SOCIAL CARE

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130 HELP WANTED

An Alberta Oilfi eld Company is hiring experienced dozer and excavator operators, meals and lodging provided. Drug testing required. 1-(780)723-5051.


130 HELP WANTED

CARRIERS NEEDED

YOUTH & ADULTS

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

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

newsleader.com

.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]

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

FOOD & APPLIANCEPRODUCT SAMPLERS

Need To Get Out Of The House, Talk To People

& Create Extra Income?

Try part-time work as a Food Demonstrator 6 - 10 days a month in local gro-cery, drug and department stores.Job Description: You must be a go-getter able to work on your own who enjoys talking to people & doing basic cooking. Great for men & women, seniors, retirees & mature adults.Availability: contracts would consist of 2-3 days on Fri.Sat. and/or Sun. (must be able to work all 3 days) from 11-5 or 6.Requirements:• Fully fl uent in English• Own a car to carry supplies• Be well groomed &

bondable• Able to carry medium weight equipment into stores.• Have or would get a Food Safe certifi cate

Pay starts at $11.00/hr.Training provided in North Burnaby. Call JMP Market-

ing 604.294.3424 ext. 30JMP Marketing Services

BC’s largest democompany since 1979


130 HELP WANTED

PRODUCTION WORKERS

Canada’s Largest Independently owned newspaper group, is currently looking for Part-Time Production Workers to work at our Delta - Vantage Way 24/7 production facility.

This is an entry level, general labour position that involves the physical handling of newspaper & related advertising supplements.

REQUIREMENTS:• Prior bindery and/or machine operator experience is preferred• Motivated self-starter willing to work in a fast-paced enviro. performing repetitive tasks• Must be able to lift 35lbs. & stand for long periods of time• Ability to work co-operatively in a diverse, team-based enviro.• Must be reliable & dependable • Excellent communication skills & detail oriented• Completion of high school• Must have own transportation

This P/T position has a variety of afternoon & graveyard shifts (Mon - Fri). The incumbent must be able to work on a weekly schedule with short notice.

Starting Wage $12.20 +Shift Premiums!

If you are interested in this position, please e-mail your

resume, including “Production Worker” in the subject line to:

[email protected]

RETAIL STORE SUPERVISOR655131 B.C. Ltd Dba Esso is hiring 1 permanent, full time Retail Store Supervisor for our location at 7089 Lougheed Hwy, Burnaby, BC V5A 1W1.Secondary school education and 2 years experience in retail business or Education diploma required. Duties: supervise, coordinate, schedule & provide training to new staff, resolve customer complaints, implement market strategies and maintain specifi ed inventory etc.

Salary: $12.50/Hourly.Apply by fax to: 604-420-3943

138 LABOURERSHONEST BUILDING SERVICES

HIRING CLEANING SUPERVISOR(Commercial) Various Workplace $18.00 per hour 40.00 hours per week for 2 years Duties: Supervis-es, coordinates and assigns janitori-al work to employees, Inspect work quality, Train workers and issues supplies and equipment. Require-ment: Completion of high school, 2 years of supervisor experience, English profi ciency, Available to work until late night, Weight han-dling of up to 9kg (20lbs), a vehicle and valid driver’s license Benefi ts: Paid vacation 10 days. E-mail: [email protected]

MAPLE Ridge Hyundai is Hiring! Start now! Experienced Detailer needed for our team. Duties incl: - Polishing, vacuuming, shampooing and complete detailing of the int/ext of vehicles -Application of a full range of protection items -Fast-paced team atmosphere -Be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines -Physically demanding - A Valid and Clean Driver’s Abstract Record/Must have valid class 5 drivers license -Must be able to drive a manual transmission - Previ-ous detailing experience is neces-sary Contact us at [email protected]


139 MEDICAL/DENTAL

DENTAL Receptionist needed full time to join our caring team in Chilli-wack. The successful candidate will work with our head receptionist in all aspects of front desk duties. CDA skills an asset. Experience and computer skills a must. All re-plies to [email protected].

MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION is an in-demand career in Canada!Employers have work-at-homepositions available. Get the online training you need from an employer-trusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-888-528-0809 to start training for your work-at-home career today!

151 PROFESSIONALS/MANAGEMENT

GENERAL MANAGER, F/T (1) - Commodore Lanes Corp (Vancou-ver) 3-5 yrs exp. Completion of Bachelor’s Deg. Sales & Manage $24-28/hr Fax.604-681-7514

160 TRADES, TECHNICAL

HEAVY Duty Mechanic - Good Mechanical Aptitude - Welding an asset - Rate negotiable - Benefi ts after 3 mths - Travel required - Email or fax resume to [email protected] or Fax 604-485-6380

PERSONAL SERVICES

182 FINANCIAL SERVICES

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

PERSONAL SERVICES

182 FINANCIAL SERVICES

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Wednesday, August 6, 2014 NewsLeader A15

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ROOM SPECIAL

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

260 ELECTRICALLow 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

269 FENCING

JERRY’S FENCING LTD

Specializing in: CEDAR FENCING, INSTALLATIONS

Free estimates

604-807-1704 or 604-807-3843

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTSGutter & Roof Cleaning since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Call Simon for prompt service. 604-230-0627

284 HEAT, AIR, REFRIGERATION

Furnace & Air Conditioning~ Hot water tanks ~Gasfi tting/Sheet metal

604-461-0999287 HOME IMPROVEMENTS

HANDYMAN CONNECTION Home Repairs, Renovations, Installations. Licensed & Bonded. 604-878-5232

TOTAL RENOVATIONSRepair, Replace, Remodel...

SPECIALIZING IN• Basement Suites • Kitchens

• Baths • Remodels • Additions • Flooring • Painting

• Drywall • Much MoreSince 1972 Dan 778-837-0771

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

300 LANDSCAPINGGREENWORX Redevelopment Inc.

Hedges, Pavers, Ponds & Walls. Returfi ng, Demos, Drainage,

Concrete cutting, Jack hammering, old swimming pools fi lled in &

decks. 604-782-4322

329 PAINTING & DECORATING


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

CURLY JOE’S MOVING - Free moving for people on social assis-tance or disabilities. 604-618-7766

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPINGAcross the street - across the world

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

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329 PAINTING & DECORATINGA1 PAINTING Interior & Exterior painting & Pressure Washing. All kinds of reno’s. Exc prices. Inderjit 604-721-0372 / Sam 604-724-5493

www.paintspecial.com 604.339.1989 Lower Mainland

604.996.8128 Fraser ValleyRunning this ad for 10yrs

PAINT SPECIAL3 rooms for $299,

2 coats any colour (Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls

Cloverdale Premium quality paint.NO PAYMENT until Job is

completed. Ask us about ourLaminate Flooring &

Maid Services.

MILANO PAINTING Int./Ext. Prof. Painters. Free Est. Bonded & Insured. 604-551-6510

AAA PRECISION PAINTING. Quality work. 778-881-6096.

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338 PLUMBING10% OFF if you Mention this AD!

*Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Lic.gas fi tter. Aman: 778-895-2005

Plumbing Services - Hvac Gas Fitting & Electrical. C & C Electrical Mechanical 604-475-7077

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

341 PRESSURE WASHING

POWER WASHINGGUTTER CLEANING

SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE Call Ian 604-724-6373

329 PAINTING & DECORATING


341 PRESSURE WASHINGPOWER WASHING since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Call Simon for prompt service. 604-230-0627

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

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

.A East West Roofi ng & Siding Co. Repairs, new roofs, torching, gutter services. 10% off. 604-783-6437

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

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

10% DISCOUNT. MG Roofi ng & Siding. WCB

Re-roofi ng, New Roof Gutters & Replace Fascia 604-812-9721

EXCEL ROOFING LTD. All kinds of roofi ng work. Reroof, New, Repairs. Free est. (778)878-2617

356 RUBBISH REMOVAL

EXTRA

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Almost for free!

(778)997-5757

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

mikes hauling 604-516-9237

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

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

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372 SUNDECKS

374 TREE SERVICES

PETS

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

GOLDEN RETRIEVER pups 9/wks, 4F & 3M. 1st Shots, dewormed, vet checked. Family raised Ready now. $700/ea. 604-491-4908 (Agassiz)

PITT BULL PUPPIES, 8 1/2 weeks old, 4 males/4 females, 1st shots & dewormed. Can view both parents, $650. (604)226-7023

PUREBREAD BEAGLE, 1 yr old, $850. 604-535-0116

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

509 AUCTIONSONLINE AUCTION - Salmon Arm:

Equipment & Recreation Event!Modifi ed Snowmobile, Boat,

Sled Trailer, Suzuki Bike, Gang Edger for planks - more!www.mcdougallauction.com

Phone Mike: 1-250-833-1400 or1-800-263-4193 DL#319916.

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

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

542 FRUIT & VEGETABLES

BLUEBERRIES. U-PICK $1.25 lb. WE-PICK $2.00 lb. 19478 Dewdney Trunk Rd. Pitt Meadows.Call 604-763-2808 or 778-237-4032

560 MISC. FOR SALE

KILL BED BUGS & THEIR EGGS! Buy Harris Bed Bug Killer Complete Treatment Program or Kit.Available: Hardware Stores, Buy Online: homedepot.com

KILL ROACHES! Buy Harris Roach Tablets. Eliminate Bugs - Guaran-teed. No Mess, Odorless, Long Lasting. Available at Ace Hardware & The Home Depot.

REAL ESTATE

625 FOR SALE BY OWNER

BY OWNER - New West. 1 Bdrm newly reno’d condo in concrete building nr skytrain. View of river mountain! $178K. 604-727-7908

UPDATED; 5 bdrms, 2.5 baths, fam.rm., shop, New : appliances, HE furnace ,C/Air, 2 gas FP, HW tank, concrete fence. Garden, lane-way detached garage. Newton, Sur-rey. $735,900.00 Call (778)836-8764 .

627 HOMES WANTED

WE BUY HOMES BC• All Prices • All Situations •

• All Conditions •www.webuyhomesbc.com

604-626-9647

639 REAL ESTATE SERVICES

ONLINE AUCTION: 60 acre idyllic Mountain Ranch with buildings lo-cated on Foghorn Creek, Clearwa-ter, British Columbia. View atwww.mcdougallauction.com. Call Mike: 1-250-833-1400 or1-800-263-4193. DL#319916.

RENTALS

706 APARTMENT/CONDO

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

RENTALS

706 APARTMENT/CONDO

Burnaby NELSON PLACE TOWNHOMES

2701 – 2755 Bainbridge Ave.

Reno’d 2 & 3 Bdrm Townhomes 2 Level, Private Enclosed Yard,

Laminate Flrg, Huge Storage Rm Nr Sperling Skytrain & elem schls

Pets Ok! From $1300/mo.

604.540-2028 or 778.714-7815

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

PARKVIEW TOWERSGrange St & McMurray Ave

Deluxe 1, 2, 3 bdrm rentalsFitness centre, pool, close to

Metrotown SkytrainAVAILABLE NOW!

Call or e-mail: 604.433.5321 / parkviewtowers@

bentallkennedy.comwww.rentparkview.com

Proudly Managed by BentallKennedy Residential Services

752 TOWNHOUSES

PITT MEADOWS: 2 - 3 bdrm co-op T/H $1108/mo - $1211/mo. Shares req’d. Close to WCE, schools & shopping. No subsidy available. 19225 119th Ave. For more info & to book an appt. call 604-465-1938

TRANSPORTATION

810 AUTO FINANCING

Auto Financing Dream Team - www.iDreamAuto.com or call 1.800.961.7022

Auto Loans Guaranteed or We Pay You! 1-888-375-8451 or apply at: www. greatcanadianautocredit.com

TRANSPORTATION

838 RECREATIONAL/SALE

1995 Deluxe Elkhorn 10.5’ Camper. Loaded, Exc cond! $5000/obo. Truck also avail.Call 604-317-7886 (Langley)

845 SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVALMinimum $150 cash for full size

vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673

TOP CA$H PAID TODAY For SCRAP VEHICLES! 2 hr. Service www.a1casper.com (604)209-2026

The Scrapper

#1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL

ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME

604.683.2200

MARINE

912 BOATS

1995 2300 Classic Malibu Sunbridge $20,500 includes trailer. Full load. Immaculate. 830hrs. For details & photos call: (1)250.826.4332 or e-mail: [email protected]

WITNESS TO MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT ON JULY 10, 2014 Anyone witnessing or having any information relating to a motor vehi-cle accident, which occurred onJuly 10, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. on High-way #1 near the Kensington exit in the City of Burnaby, BC involving a 2001 Audi A6 and a Silver/Grey SUV type vehicle which fl ed the scene, please contact Spraggs & Co. Law Corporation at 604-464-3333.

Vancouver Storage Warriors

4 DAY SALE!

★ Donations to ★ ★ Eversafe Thrift Store ★

(Supporting women’s shelters in the Surrey area)

Storage locker treasures!Thursday & Friday

Aug. 7 & 8 ~ 10 am to 8 pmSaturday & Sunday

Aug. 9 & 10 ~ 9 am to 5 pmFRESH STUFF DAILY!

PRICED TO SELL!BBQ on Saturday & Sunday

★ DAILY DRAWS ★ Bottle donations accepted.

Furniture, antiques, major brand name clothing

(all sizes), work clothes, good quality household

items, tools, appliances & LOTS MORE!!! Del. avail.5641 56A Ave. / 176A St.

(across from library)

551 GARAGE SALES


Sweet & Juicy

Jumbo Green Grapes

$1.49/lbCalifornia Grown

Fresh & Nutritious

Tomato on the vine

99¢/lbLocally Grown

Fresh & Sweet

Bi-Color Corn

5/$2.00Locally Grown

Prices effective: Aug 6th to Aug 10th, 2014 *While Quantities Last

LOCALis fresherat Kin’s

Look for this sticker in store for more fresh

local items like Strawberries, Cauliflower,

and Garlic available!

Royal City Centre116 - 610 6th StreetAcross from Shoppers 604.520.9923Visit website for store hours

Lougheed Town Centre206 - 9855 Austin RdBeside Purdy’s604.420.0788Visit website for store hours

Marine Way Market200-7515 Market CrossingBurnaby, Beside PriceSmart604.432.6199OPEN 9 am to 8 pm

Sweet & Juicy

Yellow Peaches

99¢/lbLocally Grown

store hours store hours

burnaby newsleader, august 06, 2014

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