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Fire that razed foundry not a first Mario [email protected]

A fire that destroyed an old foundry warehouse on Willard Street Saturday morning is the latest in a series of such fires over the past couple of years at the abandoned property.

That’s frustrating and dangerous for firefighters, said assistant chief Mark Fletcher, who was in command of a crew of 30 who battled the latest blaze that went to two alarms.

“All the buildings down here have had fires in the past,” said Fletcher.

“The buildings should be taken down. It’s a problem dealing with the property owners, and when there’s a fire in the building vagrants can get access to the buildings.”

Fletcher said there was no indication anyone was inside the old foundry when it burned.

However, he said, there have been problems in the past with people taking up residence in the buildings. Two neighbouring structures showed evidence of previous fires, including charred and burned-out walls.

Mario [email protected]

Burnaby residents will still be able to recycle glass jars and bottles.

Although they may have to separate them out from other recyclables beginning in May, said Dipak Dattani, the city’s assistant director of engineering.

Dattani said his department is currently preparing a report to city council recommending Burnaby’s curbside recycling program continue to collect glass even though the

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MMBC said glass containers break easily and contaminate other recyclables. Glass fragments can also cause problems with processing equipment as well as present a hazard to workers handling the materials. In 2011,

glass containers comprised less than two per cent of the 200,000

tonnes of materials recycled in B.C.

Several cities, including neighbouring New Westminster, have told residents they won’t be able to recycle glass when

the changeover occurs in May.Dattani said the decision by

MMBC to stop accepting glass has

complicated matters for municipal recycling programs and caused confusion for residents.

“We are working with other communities to make sure there’s a regional cohesiveness,” said Dattani.

Burnaby has a fleet of 10 trucks that collect recyclables from approximately 35,000 single and two-family residences across the city. It also handles about 70 per cent of recyclables from multi-family buildings.

Glass still goes in blue boxes, for nowMARIO BARTEL/NEWSLEADER

Scotty Robertson tends to the glass recycling bin at the Burnaby Eco Centre. The city is still formulating its plan to continue curbside pickup of recyclable glass.

Dipak Dattani Today the procedure is to put glass in the blue box. We’ll have to re-engage with residents and reinforce new habits.

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page6 page9BURNABY HOMES PRICIEST IN REGION

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WEDNESDAY JANUARY 8 2014

Fire that razed foundry not a first Mario [email protected]

A fire that destroyed an old foundry warehouse on Willard Street Saturday morning is the latest in a series of such fires over the past couple of years at the abandoned property.

That’s frustrating and dangerous for firefighters, said assistant chief Mark Fletcher, who was in command of a crew of 30 who battled the latest blaze that went to two alarms.

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Fletcher said there was no indication anyone was inside the old foundry when it burned.

However, he said, there have been problems in the past with people taking up residence in the buildings. Two neighbouring structures showed evidence of previous fires, including charred and burned-out walls.


Burnaby residents will still be able to recycle glass jars and bottles.

Although they may have to separate them out from other recyclables beginning in May, said Dipak Dattani, the city’s assistant director of engineering.

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“We are working with other communities to make sure there’s a regional cohesiveness,” said Dattani.

Burnaby has a fleet of 10 trucks that collect recyclables from approximately 35,000 single and two-family residences across the city. It also handles about 70 per cent of recyclables from multi-family buildings.

Glass still goes in blue boxes, for nowMARIO BARTEL/NEWSLEADER

Scotty Robertson tends to the glass recycling bin at the Burnaby Eco Centre. The city is still formulating its plan to continue curbside pickup of recyclable glass.

Dipak Dattani Today the procedure is to put glass in the blue box. We’ll have to re-engage with residents and reinforce new habits.

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Burnaby’s most expensive home still can’t crack the top 250 assessed residential properties in the province.

Once again a 14,456-square-foot mansion at 7629 Burris St. is the city’s priciest.

It’s been assessed at $9.386 million, down from last year’s assessment of $9.76 million. That makes it the 252nd costliest of 1.954 million properties on the 2014 Assessment Roll.

Still that’s good enough to make it the most expensive address of more than 176,000 properties in B.C. Assessment’s North Fraser region, which includes Burnaby, New Westminster Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Anmore and Belcarra.

But it’s a far cry from 3085 Point Grey Rd. in Vancouver’s Kitsilano neighbourhood, which is assessed for more than $54 million.

The Burris Street home, on a 1.38-acre lot overlooking Deer Lake, was built in 1995 and formerly owned by Raymond Loewen of the Loewen Group funeral services company that went bankrupt in 1999.

It has five bedrooms and eight bathrooms as well as its own racquetball court, tennis court and wine cellar.

The home was listed for sale for $12.99

million by Sotheby’s International Realty in 2012 and sold for $9.948 million that fall.

Overall the assessed value of Burnaby properties increased to $67.390 billion from $66.682 billion last year.

“Most homes in the North Fraser region are relatively stable or slightly less in value

compared to last year’s assessment roll,” said Zina Weston, the region’s deputy assessor.

Of the North Fraser region’s 10 most expensive homes, five are in the same Buckingham Heights neighbourhood as the Burris Street mansion.

The city’s other top 10 home is at 7558

Government Rd., which ranked No. 3 at $3.708 million.

Last year nine of the top 10 residential properties in North Fraser were in Burnaby.

With construction cranes building towering new condo developments in the Brentwood and Metrotown areas, and more developments in the planning stages, properties that have been recently rezoned for higher density have jumped in value by more than 60 per cent said the assessment office.

Large industrial warehouses, industrial acreage, industrial flex warehouses, as well as agricultural land in South Burnaby also had increased assessments in the 10-15 per cent range.

Properties are assessed by appraisers using photos, footprint sketches and existing market values as well as factoring in size, age, shape, condition and location of

the properties, services in the area, views as well as the surrounding neighbourhood.

“All these information sources are used to ensure that BC Assessment’s data is as current as possible,” said Weston.

Values are set as of July 1, 2013 and are used by local municipalities and regional districts as a foundation for determining property taxes.

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Burnaby’s most expensive property, as valued by BC Assessment, is the Twin Cedars mansion on Burris Street shown here. Valued at $9.386 million, it’s still a far cry from B.C.’s top-assessed property at 3085 Point Grey Rd. in Vancouver, owned by Lululemon founder Chip Wilson, which came in at more than $54 million.

Residential assessments stay flat in Burnaby

BURNABY, CHANGE BY NEIGHBOURHOOD

Location, property type, age 2013 Assessment 2014 Assessment * Single Family (SFD) (Value as of July 1, 2012) (Value as of July 1, 2013)

North BurnabySFD, Vancouver Heights, 2002 $977,000 $980,000SFD, Capitol Hill, early 1946 $734,000 $718,000SFD, Kensington, 2003 $1,542,000 $1,513,000SFD, Westridge, 1980s $1,222,000 $1,202,000Strata, highrise, 2 bdrm, 1992 $425,000 $443,000Strata, townhouse, 3 bdrm, 1972 $379,000 $383,000Strata, SFU, highrise, 2 bdrm, 2006 $331,000 $324,000Strata, Van. Heights, low rise, 2 bdrm, 1987 $315,000 $317,000

South BurnabySFD, Buckingham, 1970s $1,819,000 $1,758,000SFD, Forglen, 1960s $1,071,000 $1,036,000SFD, South Slope, 1950s $819,000 $819,000Strata, highrise, 3 bdrm, 1999 $437,000 $477,000Strata, low rise, 2 bdrm, 1992 $308,000 $289,000

NORTH FRASER TOP-VALUED PROPERTIES 2014 ASSESSMENT

VALUERank Address Taxable Value ($) Jurisdiction Neighbourhood1. 7629 Burris St. 9,386,000 Burnaby Buckingham Heights2. 7437 Burris St. 3,934,000 Burnaby Buckingham Heights3. 7558 Government Rd. 3,708,000 Burnaby Government Rd4. 2966 Sunridge Crt. 3,675,000 Coquitlam Westwood Plateau5. 5777 Buckingham Ave. 3,636,000 Burnaby Buckingham Heights6. 3495 Senkler Rd. 3,546,000 Belcarra Woodhaven7. 956 Poirier St. 3,537,000 Coquitlam Harbour/Chineside8. 7608 Clayton Ave. 3,504,000 Burnaby Buckingham Heights9. 5225 Coombe Lane 3,430,000 Belcarra Woodhaven10. 5370 Buckingham Ave. 3,351,000 Burnaby Buckingham Heights

North Fraser includes New Westminster, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Anmore, and Belcarra

Source: BC Assessment

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Dattani said once the city’s new plan for collecting glass is in place, it will launch an information campaign to get the word out about what can and can’t be placed in blue boxes.

“Today the procedure is to put glass in the blue box,” said Dattani.

“We’ll have to re-engage with residents and reinforce new habits.”

For now, though, they can continue placing their pickle and jam jars into their blue box, said Dattani.

Or they can drop them at the city’s expansive new Eco Centre at 4855 Still Creek Ave., which also collects a host of other household recyclables like styrofoam, old appliances, batteries, paint, solvents and used fats.

“That’s how we’ll proceed.”

Last May a couple living in a trailer on the property was found dead from carbon monoxide poisoning, likely from a generator that was undergoing repairs.

Fletcher said firefighters were hampered getting access to Saturday’s fire by live hydro wires and the boggy soil that surrounds the buildings. The lot is also littered by abandoned vehicles and tires.

Firefighters responded to a call from neighbours reporting the fire at around 7:45 a.m. but had to wait for hydro crews to shut off power to the live wires.

Fletcher said fire investigators and the RCMP will look into what caused the fire.

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GENERAL INFORMATION ALTERNATE PROGRAMSRETURNING STUDENTSIf your child was in an SD No. 40 (New Westminster) school last year, s/he is automatically registered at the same school s/he attended last year in the next grade, as noted on her/his report card.

NEW STUDENTS: KINDERGARTENChildren who were born in 2009 are eligible to begin school in September 2014. Kindergarten registration for the 2014/15 school year begins on Monday, January 13th at elementary schools.

All elementary schools have exclusively FULL-DAY KINDERGARTEN programs.

All Kindergarten students register at their neighbourhood school, even if they have applied for Programs of Choice. At the time of registration, please bring the following original documents: the child’s birth certificate, immunization record, health care card, parent’s citizenship, proof of parent/guardianship, and two current proofs of residence. You may also need proof of legal status in Canada (see http://www.sd40.bc.ca for info). Contact the School Board Office to find out your neighbourhood school (see contact information above).

NEW STUDENTS: ELEMENTARY/MIDDLE All new students register FIRST at their neighbourhood school. At the time of registration, please bring the following original documents: the child’s birth certificate, immunization record, health care card, parent’s citizenship, proof of parent/guardianship, and two current proofs of residence. You may also need proof of legal status in Canada (see http://www.sd40.bc.cafor info). Applications from new students are date and time stamped to be accommodated in order of:

1. In-CatchmentApplications are now accepted to enroll for the next school year. Apply at your neighbourhood school between 9:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., Monday to Friday (excluding days schools are closed). Students are guaranteed a place in their catchment (neighbourhood) school provided they have registered by 3:00 p.m. on Friday, June 6, 2014.

2. Out-of-Catchment AND In-DistrictOut-of-catchment and in-district students register first at their neighbourhood school. They then fill out a Cross Boundary Form at their neighbourhood school during office hours between 9:30 a.m., Monday, January 27th

and Friday, March 14th, at 3:00 p.m. Admission decisions at the desired school may not be made before 3:00 p.m. on Friday, June 6th.

3. Out-of-DistrictOut-of-district students apply for admission during office hours between 9:30 a.m., Monday, January 27th

and Friday, March 14th, at 3:00 p.m. Admission decisions may not be made before 3:00 p.m., Friday, June 6th.

NEW WESTMINSTER SECONDARY SCHOOL (NWSS) Students not enrolled in NWSS feeder schools may apply to register at NWSS beginning Tuesday, April 1st,9:00 a.m.—12:00 noon only and daily thereafter from 9:00 a.m.—12:00 noon. Applications for OUT-OF- DISTRICT students are subject to available spaces and resources.

Information Meeting: A session for new students in grades 8 and 9 and their parents will be held on Monday, March 3rd at New Westminster Secondary School, 835 Eighth Street.

For more information contact (604) 517-6368.

INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE (IB) PROGRAMLocation: NWSS.

The International Baccalaureate Diploma Program is a rigorous pre-university course of studies that meets the needs of highly motivated secondary students. The IB graduation diploma is recognized world-wide and successfully completed courses can earn university credit. NWSS offers NWSS pre-IB Honours courses

to students in grades 9 and 10 and IB courses to students in grades 11 and 12.

For more information on the International Baccalaureate Program, call (604) 517-5932 or visit the NWSS IB website at: http://www.sd40.bc.ca/nwss-ib/.

FRENCH IMMERSION/MONTESSORIFor information about the District’s continuous registration process for Programs of Choice, visit our website at http://www.sd40.bc.ca. The link to French Immersion and Montessori is under Programs.

PLEASE NOTE:

Registrations for Programs of Choice are accepted at the Columbia Square Office reception, 1001 Columbia Street, 1st Floor. Please bring your child’s original birth certificate (with translation, if necessary). For information, call (604) 517-6333.

The west-end Montessori program has Kindergarten at Connaught Heights School and then moves to Lord Tweedsmuir for Grades 1-6. This program will move to Connaught for K-5 when the new middle school opens.

EARLY FRENCH IMMERSION (EFI)

Locations: École Herbert Spencer (Grades K-5), École Qayqayt (Grades K-5) and École Lord Tweedsmuir (Grades K-7).

Information Meeting: École Lord Tweedsmuir School (1714 Eighth Avenue) from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Library on November 6, 2014. This meeting is for parents to learn about the program and decide if it is appropriate for their child. See also http://www.cpf.ca.

LATE FRENCH IMMERSION (LFI)

Location: École Glenbrook Middle School (Grades 6-8).

Information Meeting: École Glenbrook Middle School (701 Park Crescent) from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Multipurpose Room on February 12, 2014.

This meeting is for parents and students to learn about Late French Immersion and the application process.

MONTESSORI

Locations: Connaught Heights (Kindergarten), Lord Tweedsmuir (Grades 1-6), and Richard McBride (Grades K-5).

Information Meeting: École Lord Tweedsmuir School (1714 Eighth Avenue) from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Library on November 5, 2014. This meeting is for parents to learn about the program and decide if it is appropriate for their child. See also http://www.newwestmontessori.ca.

PUNJABI AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (PSL)

Locations: Queensborough Middle School (Grades 5-8) and NWSS (Grades 11 & 12).

For more information on registering for Punjabi courses, contact the schools:

Queensborough Middle School (604) 517-6040

NWSS (604) 517-6368

HOME LEARNERS’ PROGRAM (HLP)

Locations: 521 Fader Street and Bowen Island.

Enrolment applications are now being accepted for the 2014/15 school year. Are you looking to play an active, hands-on role in your child’s education? Have you ever thought of Home Learning but not sure how? Why not investigate your options with the School District No. 40 Home Learners’ Program? Campuses are located in:

New Westminster (604) 517-5917 http://www.sd40.bc.ca/nwhl

Bowen Island (604) 947-0700 http://www.islanddiscovery.ca

ROYAL CITY ALTERNATE PROGRAM (RCAP)Location: 1001 Columbia Street, 2nd Floor.

This is an academic program to complete Grades 8, 9, and 10 with social and life-skills support for students 13 to 15 years of age. The program provides a transition to regular or alternate secondary school programs.

For more information call (604) 517-6194.

POWER (Planning, Ownership, Work, Education, Respect)Location: 1001 Columbia Street.

This secondary school completion program for youth 16 to 18 years of age offers self-paced and classroom courses, one-on-one tutoring, grade 12 graduation (Dogwood), work experience and job-search skills, field trips and outdoor activities and personal counselling.

Second term intakes will occur the week of January 6, 2014.

For more information call (604) 517-6159 or visit the POWER website at http://district.sd40.bc.ca/power/about.

SIGMALocation: 835 Eighth Street.

The Sigma Program (located inside New Westminster Secondary School) is for youth aged 16 - 18. A variety of grade 10, 11, and 12 courses are offered leading to a BC Dogwood Graduation. Sigma is a semestered school with structured classes, one-on-one instruction, individualized programming, and personal student support.

Please cal l 604-517-6292 or email [email protected] to register.

COMMUNITY EDUCATION Adult Academic Programs and English Language Learning

Free programming for BC residents Complete high school graduation Prepare yourself for post-secondary training Upgrade your English skills

Academic Night School Are you looking to get ahead? Spend your evenings finishing-up your high school graduation or upgrading your marks for post-secondary training. Grade 11 and 12 academic courses are offered on weeknights at New Westminster Secondary School. Courses are beginning the week of February 3rd. Contact us by phone at (604) 517-6286 or visit us on the web at http://www.ce40.ca for information and registration.

Virtual SchoolDo you need a school that’s open when you’re ready to study? Take high school credit courses online and achieve your educational goals. Upgrade your English, Math, Social Studies and Science knowledge, and grades. The Virtual School Program is open to both high school students and adults. To find out more, call (604) 517-6191 or visit us online:

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Jeanne Fike spent more than 30 years building Burnaby Family Life Institute (BFLI) into a multicultural organization that helps improve the lives of the city’s families.

Now she’s going to use the skills and knowledge she accumulated as its executive director to better prepare international aid workers for the challenges they face in the developing world.

Fike is retiring in March. But after a month helping her successor, Michel Pouliot, find his feet in his new position, she’ll be moving with her husband Al to Blackpool, England where they’ll set about converting a 100-year-old six-bedroom mansion with its own chapel, gardens and multipurpose rooms into a professional development centre and respite for humanitarian workers. They’ll still maintain a residence on the Sunshine Coast.

And while it’s not exactly the languid retirement Fike envisioned when she decided to step away from Burnaby Family Life, she said the opportunity is the culmination of everything she learned there and the various humanitarian efforts she and Al have been involved in around the world, including helping to build an orphanage in Namibia.

“It just feels like a calling,” said Fike on the phone from California, where she was enjoying the sunshine before embarking upon her final few months with Burnaby Family Life. “It’s something we’ve been preparing for all our lives, but

we just didn’t know it.”Fike said the centre is still

in its formative stages, but her experience building BFLI from an organization with one part-time employee with a budget of $18,000 to one with 80 paid staff plus volunteers and more than $3.5 million in annual funding from seven different

government ministries will help her give structure to its vision.

“We’re just at the beginning stages,” said Fike of the centre, which is being financed through a foundation with donors from around the world. “It’s hard to imagine what the whole range of programs will be.”

Fike said those could include affiliations with educators and universities to create training and educational programs for aid workers heading into the field as well as healing programs for those heading home.

“We want to be preventative, to save them from burning out,” said Fike.

That burnout is an ever-present risk, she added,

especially when aid workers are faced with sometimes staggering challenges like helping orphaned children in Uganda and Namibia.

“It’s a giant leap of faith to try to figure out if we can make a difference,” said Fike. “We’re on the brink of an amazing adventure.”

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MARIO BARTEL/NEWSLEADER FILEDuring her tenure with Burnaby Family Life, Jeanne Fike helped move the organization from its warren of offices in the old Burnaby Heights Resource Centre to new digs near the Holdom SkyTrain station.

New face at helm of Burnaby Family Life

Michel Pouliot will be the new executive director of Burnaby Family

Life Institute, taking over when Jeanne Fike retires in March. Pouliot has been the manager of youth services with the Pacific Community Resource Society in Surrey for 10 years. There he helped

create two comprehensive and integrated hubs of multidisciplinary services for youth and families, as well as a number of other initiatives. Pouliot has worked with children, youth and families for 23 years since earning a BA in Child and Youth Care Counselling from the University of the Fraser Valley. He joins BFL in March and will work with Fike for the month transitioning into his new duties.

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I don’t have children.That wasn’t by design. But then, my lack of offspring

hasn’t left a gaping hole in my life, either.

It just is.The thing is, despite not having

any of my own, I do actually like kids — most of the time, and in limited numbers, at least.

But one of the great benefits of being childless is that I’ve never darkened the doorway of Chuck E. Cheese’s—a record I hope to carry to my grave.

And I couldn’t tell you with any certainty what happens inside a Go Bananas (I can only assume it’s terrifying).

They’re both wonderful establishments, I’ve no doubt, doing the one thing they’re built to do, which is to cater exclusively to rambunctious children.

But you know what’s not designed for kids?

A pub.Which is why the provincial

government’s recent announcement that children will be allowed to accompany their

parents into public houses—the main function of which is to serve alcohol to patrons 19 and over—came as a bit of a surprise.

Especially since, as far as I can tell, nobody was actually asking for this.

Far more people I know, at least, would rather the province follow the example of our American cousins and allow us to slip a bottle of chablis or a six pack of suds into the grocery cart next to the milk and bread.

But the closest the new rules come to that, is to allow separate liquor vendors to operate within grocery stores—which barely addresses the issue, considering there are very few supermarkets that don’t already have a liquor store within spitting distance.

I know I’m in good company

in my complete lack of enthusiasm for the whole kids-in-bars scenario. It is widely shared among my friends—the vast majority of whom are parents.

Heck, many of them see the local watering hole as the one place they can escape their own progeny for a couple hours, never mind dealing with somebody else’s miniature travelling circus.

When you pop by your local for a drink, do you really want a pint-sized patron guzzling juice from a sippy cup at the next table?

That’s assuming the little beggars are even sitting down.

There’s nothing more disruptive than a bored kid—and, let’s face it, few places are going to be as boring to a kid as a pub.

But for those of us who have left our clubbing years well behind us, the local pub has become the centre of our social life. It’s really the only place we can gather in the exclusive company of adults, regardless of the time of day.

And, really, why would parents want this change?

Is it worth saving a few bucks on a babysitter to spend an hour or two drinking before strapping the kids into the back seat for the drive home?

Yes, children need to learn how to behave properly in public. But there are plenty of family-friendly establishments where they can be schooled in the social niceties.

When I’m craving a White Spot burger, it’s pretty well guaranteed that some little person will be tearing wildly into a Pirate Pak nearby.

And I’m perfectly OK with that. I’m on their turf, after all.

But when it comes to my weekend outings to the local pub, I’d prefer those to remain like the rest of my life—blissfully child-free.

Brenda Anderson is a reporter with the Langley Times,

a Black Press publication.

A minor issue with new pub rules

In recent weeks, two news stories have been particularly troubling.

In New Westminster just a week before Christmas, 19-year-old Karim Meskine was beaten with a baseball bat near 22nd Street SkyTrain station so brutally that he later died.

Across the bridge in Surrey, just a few days after Christmas, 53-year-old Julie Paskall was about to pick up her son from hockey outside Newton Arena when she was beaten. Like Meskine, it was such a vicious attack she did not survive her injuries.

Both left behind grieving friends and family. Meskine was described by friends as a gentle soul who was helping support his family as his father looked for work.

And Paskall was a volunteer timekeeper with the local hockey league waiting to pick up her 14-year-old son from refereeing.

Most chilling for many people who heard of these tragedies was the fact both victims were killed as part of opportunistic robberies, and both incidents appear entirely random. For the families touched by these tragedies, it must be horrific to lose a loved one for something as trifling as a purse, an iPhone or a pocketful of cash.

For those who do not know the victims, these two stories spark fear due to the random nature of the crimes. Many of us have walked near the scenes of these crimes. Many of us walk alone at night. Should we worry?

Some caution in Newton is warranted. The culprit (at press time) is still at large, and may have been involved in earlier attack Dec. 16.

At times like this, though, it’s important to keep perspective.

We should always use common sense, and avoid putting ourselves in situations where we are vulnerable.

But by and large, our neighbourhoods and our streets are safe places.

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COMMENT

Burnaby city council should postpone the controversial changes to Burnaby’s tree bylaw until the 2014 civic election, and include the question of the changes on the ballot.

This would give the almost 32,000 Burnaby residential property owners a chance to give their opinion on the subject.

The city-conducted survey with only 158 responses cannot be taken seriously as majority backing for this infringement of property rights. If council really wants to be fair and believes in democracy, then they should postpone the implementation of the changes until November 2014.

Wayne LutzSouth Burnaby

ROBERT BURNABY HAD WEAK LINK TO CITYRe: Robert Burnaby has little connection to this city (Letters, NewsLeader, Dec. 24)

As a professional historian, I agree with Mayor Derek Corrigan’s take on the frankly absurd critique of the city’s disregard for the maintenance of Robert Burnaby’s English churchyard grave (NewsLeader, Dec. 11).

Robert Burnaby had no significant connection with the founding or early government of Burnaby, and even if he did, nothing more than a voluntary subscription by interested citizens would be appropriate.

Mr. Stratichuk (the citizen who publicly stirred this pot) is very likely animated by a broader set of issues about British Columbia’s colonial legacy and related toponymy—a very fraught area that deserves a separate debate.

Most importantly, his polemic obscures the leading role the City of Burnaby has played in preserving and publicizing local history, including the free admission policy at Burnaby Village Museum and the increasingly excellent quality of their exhibits.

Allen SeagerBurnaby

RESIDENTS DESERVE TO KNOW

As a taxpayer, I have a lot of questions and a few suggestions.

I wonder why we are facing another potential 2.47 percent hike in property taxes when we have a reserve fund that grew by over $50 million in one year to $585 million in 2012. I don’t mind paying my taxes, but at the same time why is the city hoarding this money and is the plan to grow it indefinitely?

Another question is, what are the addresses of all these city-owned properties that are “available for resale”?

Why does it feel like only developers are privy to this information? I would like to see on the city’s award-winning website an inventory of the city-owned lands available for resale (valued at over $90 million) including the asking and selling prices of such properties.

Finally, after the 2011 civic election, where the Burnaby Citizens Association swept all seats for a second time, the city and union negotiated a new contract in record time. While the pay increase of 6.5 per cent was significantly lower than the previous increase, the union and city agreed not to release the details of the benefits package to the public. The argument was that they did not

want to influence bargaining in other municipalities. One year later, the details in this “memorandum of understanding on about 50 items” have still not been revealed to the public.

Improved benefits have a quantifiable value that taxpayers deserve to know about.

I would like to see the current collective agreements and memoranda of understanding for unionized civic employees made accessible on the website to anyone interested in reading it.

Rick McGowanBurnaby

ANOTHER REAL LOSSAt our age it is only natural

to expect that more and more of our friends pass on.

However, the frequency of such events have not prepared me to deal with it more satisfactorily. I am usually at a loss for words to those even more affected by the passing of a loved one and I seldom feel that what I say expresses my sentiments adequately.

Shortly before Christmas we were informed of another loss which, again, left me without proper words.

This time my doctor informed us of his intended retirement!

So, we argued and asked him whether he had considered putting it to a vote... (or something equally silly...)

We’ll miss you, Dr. Peter Smith! Happy retirement!

And: Thank you!Ziggy and Ariane Eckardt

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Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Industry Minister James Moore are accompanied by

school children as they tour Main Street at Burnaby Village Museum. The visit was part of

a whirlwind visit through Metro Vancouver on Monday that

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The Burnaby RCMP says business owners and residents in North Burnaby should be vigilant after a string of robberies in the 1000 block of Gilmore Avenue.

The first incident occurred late in the afternoon of Dec. 23 when a male suspect pointed a knife at people in a small business before stealing an undisclosed amount of money. Police said the same suspect may be responsible for another four robberies in the same area. He’s described as Caucasian, approximately 5’8”, medium build, light-coloured hair, green eyes and 25-35 years-old. He may also be missing one of his lower front teeth.

If anyone has information, they should contact the Burnaby RCMP at 604-294-7922 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

Housing upswing predicted

The B.C. housing market will see slow but steady growth over the next three years, according to a forecast by Central 1 Credit Union. It predicts the number of sales will rise about seven per cent to 72,500 in 2014, and reach 84,000 by 2016. The median resale price is forecast to increase 1.5 per cent in 2014, 2.5 per cent in 2015 and three per cent in 2016.

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Simon Fraser University’s new Student Union Building will be located on the south side of Freedom Square, between the Maggie Benston Centre and the Academic Quadrangle.

The location was revealed on the Simon Fraser Student Society website last Thursday after an extensive consultation process involving students, focus groups and an online survey. A social media campaign as well as roving street teams of Build SFU ambassadors will make students aware of the site this week as they return to classes.

The site, known as Crossroads, was preferred over two other sites, including Main Street located over the transportation centre bus stops at the top of Gaglardi Way, and Treehouse, near the residences and Lorne Davies athletic complex.

Students indicated a preference for the Crossroads site because of its central location and proximity to classes, said Marc Fontaine, Build SFU’s general manager.

“An important part of student life is what happens between classes,” said Fontaine. “This is really the building that has the opportunity to bring students together, make it the heart of the campus.

The design phase of the project is

expected to begin this fall, with construction scheduled to start in the spring of 2015. When it’s completed in 2017, the new 100,000-square-foot Student Union Building will be home to student organizations and clubs, meeting and multi-use space, a lounge as well as the student society’s administrative offices.

Fontaine said about a third

of the space will just be a place for students to meet and hang out, something the campus has lacked since it was built in the 1960s.

“It was designed to have little pockets all around campus, but that hasn’t made for a cohesive centre for people to meet,” said Fontaine.

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A rendering shows the location (but not the design—that part of the process will begin this fall) for the new Student Union Building at SFU.

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The Student Union Building is being designed by the Vancouver architectural firm Perkins + Will, which also designed the distinctive Brentwood SkyTrain station as well as the renovation of the Discovery 1 building at SFU.

It’s the first phase of the $65-million Build SFU project that also includes a 2,500-seat stadium at Terry Fox field, which Fontaine said is still on track to also be built by 2017. While the original concept was to combine the two elements of the project in one facility, now that they’ve been separated some

adjustments will have to be made to keep the project on budget.

“It will mean there will be some costs that can’t be shared anymore,” said Fontaine. But many of those will be offset by cheaper construction costs for the Student Union Building site.

The project is being funded by a

special $10 levy per semester on every full-time student beginning this month. The levy will increase by $10 every year, capping at $90 per student, per semester, until 2022.

The levy was approved by students in a special referendum last March.

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Deflation in B.C. prices

B.C.’s consumer price index slipped into negative territory in November, partly due the repeal of the harmonized sales tax last spring.

The price index in Vancouver was up slightly, but deflation in Victoria and other areas of the province produced a provincial average of -0.2 per cent for the month. Canada-wide, inflation was 0.9 per cent.

The cost of restaurant food fell 4.4 per cent in November compared to the same month in 2012, Statistics Canada reported.

The provincial average cost of health and personal care, including services where sales tax was removed, went down 3.1 per cent.

There were average price increases in food purchased from stores, up 1.1 per cent, clothing up 1.3 per cent, transportation up 0.7 per cent and alcohol and tobacco products, up 1.7 per cent.

Average rent costs were up 1.0 per cent, but overall shelter cost was down 0.7 per cent, continuing a decline since mid-2012.

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Two CBC Radio One shows will be broadcasting live from Caffe Artigiano in North Burnaby on Friday.

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Later in the day host Stephen Quinn will shine a light on local issues during On the Coast.

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The sad reality is that Alzheimer’s disease and other related dementias that affect our brain are on the rise and have even been known to start showing symptoms for those in their 50s.

Are you feeling concerned? If so, you are not alone. In Canada, Alzheimer’s disease is the second most-feared disease.

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Quick Tips: Any type of exercise you love will do! Swimming, walking, strengthening exercises, yoga, and even dancing are all great but be sure to consult with your doctor.

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GET ENOUGH SLEEP:

Sleep cleans the brain of toxins. Sleep needs vary for people and are impacted by our lifestyle and health.

Quick Tips: Have a regular sleep-wake schedule, be smart about napping, include daily exercise and/or consult with your doctor.

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Quick Tips: Schedule daily relaxation, deep breathing and do exercises.

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Quick Tips: Wear proper footwear, use walking aids, trip-proof your environment, use seatbelts and helmets.

DO BRAIN EXERCISES:

Engaging in rich brain exercise for five to 15 minutes each day can keep our brain active and can even improve functioning. Be sure to stimulate all five key regions of the brain: (Memory, Focus, Coordination, Critical Thinking, Word Skills.)

Quick Tips: play the card game, “Go Fish”; put together a jigsaw puzzle; do yoga; do logic puzzles; do crossword puzzles or even try computer games such as Luminosity.

Although scientists have not yet found an exact cause or cure for Alzheimer’s disease, let’s not look at this as just an unfortunate fact.

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I found myself saying all the “right” things as health care professionals are taught to do. However, I felt there was something missing. I decided to look at some of the literature on grieving, particularly from an older adult’s point of view. Perhaps this information will shed a little more light on an older adult’s experience with grieving.

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period of time. This can cause them to grieve the losses at the same time or grieve over a long period of time. It may also cause them to feel overwhelmed, numb,

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Not be aware they are grieving. Older adults experience losses related to aging. They may need to give up roles within their family. They may lose physical strength and stamina. They may feel sad and experience other signs of grieving without knowing they are grieving.

Be unwilling to tell other people they are grieving. They

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Have long-term illnesses. Those might included physical and mental disabilities that interfere with their ability to grieve.

Lack the support system they had in the past. Older adults who depended on their spouses or other family members for social contact may lack a support system after their spouses die or other family members move away or die.

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No one likes paying taxes but for most of us it’s an inevitable part of life – however, there are ways to reduce what you pay to Revenue Canada and maximise your choices as to where you spend your money.

Tax Tips Through the Ages is the second free education session that is part of the Life as a Journey series hosted by the Douglas College Foundation and the Wildlife Rescue Association. The first, held in October, explored travel options and travel insurance, and future sessions are planned on estate planning, housing choices and healthcare.

“The series came about because we realized there are many issues—from travel to housing, from estate planning to healthcare—that change over one’s lifetime,” said Hazel Postma, associate vice president, external relations at Douglas College. “It’s a way for us to offer

some educational sessions to the community, beyond our students, without cost.”

The Jan. 18 session features presenters Heather MacLean, CGA, of New Westminster’s McLaren Trefanenko and Ted Leung of The Co-operators, Ted Leung Agency Ltd., in Coquitlam.

MacLean will provide a number of money-saving tax tips while Leung will explain the advantages and disadvantages of a variety of personal insurance tools.

Enjoying the Journey – Tax Tips & Personal Insurance is set for Saturday, Jan. 18, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in the boardroom at Douglas College, 700 Royal Ave., New Westminster which is accessible by SkyTrain. Sponsored by the NewsLeader, admission is free but registration is required by calling 604-526-2747.

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Give the person time. Some-times older adults need more time to become aware of their feelings and express them. Giving an older person extra time shows you are concerned and respectful of the person’s needs.

Point out signs of sadness or changes in behavior. This may help the person become aware of his or her feelings and may help the person feel more comfortable talking with you about how he or she feels.

Spend time with the person. An older adult who often seems to be alone can benefit from your company. Invite him or her to go for a walk or have a cup of coffee.

Talk about the loss. Ask the person to talk about his or her loss. Sharing memories of the lost person

often helps older people, especially those who have experienced several losses over a short period of time.

Watching for signs of prolonged grieving or depression. If you have concerns that an older adult is having difficulty working through his or her grieving, talk with a health professional.

(Information in this article was adapted from the website www.webmd.com/healthy-aging. Dr. Anne Poinier and Dr. Sidney Zisook, October 17, 2011)

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Burnaby native Alex Gajic notched a goal and seven assists as the Langley-based Vancouver Stealth were edged 13-12 by the hometown Colorado Mammoth in their National Lacrosse League season opener Saturday.

Gajic’s older brother, Ilija, recently traded by the Mammoth to the Stealth, had two assists. Both Gajics had their Western Lacrosse Association rights dealt by the Salmonbellies to the Burnaby Lakers earlier in the off-season.

New Westminster native Tyler

Digby also had a big night in his NLL debut. Digby, who recently completed his collegiate football and field lacrosse careers playing for Robert Morris University in Pittsburgh scored three goals and added three assists.

Digby’s WLA rights are also held by the Lakers, but he is expected to concentrate on playing professional football after being drafted in 2012 by the Ottawa Redblacks, who will begin their first season in the Canadian Football League later this year.

MARIO BARTEL/NEWSLEADERBurnaby’s Luke Lockhart, a forward for the UBC Thunderbirds, checks Princeton Tigers’ Michael Zajac against the boards in the their game at the Great Northwest Showcase exhibition hockey tournament at Copeland Arena on Saturday. The tournament also featured the SFU Clan and the University of North Dakota.

Luke Lockhart didn’t score in his return to his old skating grounds, but the Burnaby Minor Hockey Association product was smiling anyway after his University of B.C. Thunderbirds defeated two NCAA puck powerhouses at Bill Copeland Arena on the weekend.

On Friday, the T-Birds pulled off a huge upset by edging seven-time NCAA champion, the University of North Dakota Fighting Sioux 3-2 in overtime at the 2014 Great Northwest Showcase tournament put on by Simon Fraser University. The UND squad featured 15 NHL draft picks including Florida Panthers second-rounder Rocco Grimaldi. Then on Saturday, UBC nipped the Princeton Tigers 1-0.

Lockhart has seven goals and nine points in 16 Canada West games in his first season with the Thunderbirds after spending five with the Seattle Thunderbirds of the Western Hockey League.

Big wins for Burnaby boy’s T-Bird team

A Burnaby/New West 1 forward battles a Burnaby/New West 2 defender for control of the ring in the second period of their Lower Mainland Ringette League U-19 game, Saturday at Burnaby Lake Arena. Burnaby/New West 1 won 7-0.

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Justin Szeto of Burnaby will play in the B.C. Major Midget Hockey League’s all-star game later this month.

The forward for the Vancouver Northwest Giants, who play out of the Burnaby Winter Club, has scored 14 goals and 40 points in 24 games this season. He’ll play for the White squad along with fellow Giants forward Colton Kerfoot (24 GP, 18-25-43), and defencemen Dante Fabbro (22GP, 12-18-30) and

Ty Schultz of New Westminster (14GP, 3-5-8).

The Red team will feature two Giants, defenceman Mitchell Stapley (23GP, 2-19-21) and forward Quinn Thompson (22GP, 15-18-33). The head coach for the Reds will be Clint Thornton, who has the Giants in second place with a 19-4-1 record.

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What do you like about the Heights?I love the culture of the Heights. Having just moved to Capital Hill I was amazed by how established it is. I have apple trees and � g trees in my yard, huge rose bushes that were planted decades ago. My neighbours are 89 and 92 and have lived in their house since 1955! There is such a strong sense of community too, people that come to the shop want to buy things to keep the street alive and their options open that don’t involve driving off the strip. I like being part of something that still continues to grow, and I like the direction it’s taking.

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Gilpin Badminton Club: Seeks new members aged 18 and up for recreational and competitive play. When: Tuesdays, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Where: Gilpin elementary school, Burnaby. Cost: $4 drop-in, $60 for yearly membership. Info: Linda, 604-298-9059, or Jean, 604-420-3198.

Dominoes Meet: Weekly game of 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.

Burnaby South Stroke Recovery Branch: The Burnaby South Stroke Recovery Club offers

speech therapy, exercise sessions, caregiver support and various social activities for stroke survivors. When: Meets every second and fourth Friday of the month, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Where: Edmonds Community Centre for 55+, 7282 Kingsway, Burnaby. Info: 604-297-4400.

Burnaby Cactus and Succulent Society : New members welcome. When: Meets on the fourth Wednesday of the month at 12 p.m. (no meetings June to August or in December). Where: Bonsor Recreation Complex, Burnaby. Info: Pat, 604-921-7042.

The Alpha Course: An opportunity for anyone to explore the meaning of life in a relaxed setting with friendly people. Join 10 evenings of interesting videos and discussions about life’s deepest questions such as, “Is there a God?”, “Why Am I here?” Free dinner, dessert and childcare (ages four to 12). When: Every Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. Where: Burnaby Alliance Church, 8611 Armstrong Ave., Burnaby. Info: alphabac.ca or 604-524-3336.

ESL Conversation Circles: Burnaby Public Library welcomes English language learners to free drop-in gatherings where they can practice their English and meet people in a friendly, relaxed environment. Each

week a librarian will lead a discussion on a variety of everyday topics. Adult learners must have some knowledge of English to participate in group conversations. Free. When: Tuesdays, 7-8 p.m. until April 30. Where: Bob Prittie Metrotown Branch Program Room, 6100 Willingdon Ave., Burnaby. Info: 604-436-5400.

Free Employment Workshops for Adults: Presented by MOSAIC. When: Thursdays, 1:30–3:30 p.m. Where: Metrotown Library, 6100 Willingdon Ave., Burnaby. To register, or for more information: 604-436-5400.

Seniors Choir: Long running, non-profit, fun senior’s choir seeks volunteer accompanist. When: Meets Saturdays at 10 a.m., performs Tuesday afternoons at senior residences and hospi ta ls . Where : Confederation Senior Centre, 4585 Albert Street, Burnaby. Info: Maggie 604-565-4444.

Fraser Health Crisis Line: Volunteers needed to provide assistance to people in the region who are experiencing emotional distress. No previous experience is needed as extensive training and ongoing support is provided. Info: www.options.bc.ca and follow link for Crisis Line.

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FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

7 OBITUARIES

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JACKSON (ARDERN), Eveline

June 26, 1926 - Dec. 28, 2013

With great sadness we announce the passing of mom after a courageous battle with Parkinsons.Eveline was born in New Westminster where she lived for 75 years. Mom worked in the insurance business for 32 years.Eveline was predeceased by her husband Roy (1988). Survived by four children, nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.A celebration of Eveline’s life will be held at Columbia- Bowell Chapel Saturday, January 11, 2014 at 11:00 am.

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

33 INFORMATION

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108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

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109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

LEARN FROM HOME. EARN FROM HOME. Huge is a demand for Medical Transcriptionists. Start your online learning today with CanScribe Career College. w w w . c a n s c r i b e . c o m 1.800.466.1535 [email protected].

111 CARETAKERS/RESIDENTIAL MANAGERS

MOTEL ASST Manager Team to run small Motel in Parksville BC. Non-Smoking, no Pets, good Health, fulltime live-in position. Call 250-586-1633 or email: [email protected]

114 DRIVERS/COURIER/TRUCKING

HIGHWAYOWNER OPERATORS & COMPANY DRIVERS

Van Kam’s group of companies req. Highway linehaul owner operators & company drivers based in our Surrey terminalfor runs throughout BC and Al-berta. Applicants must have win-ter and mountain driving experi-ence/training.

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Only those of interest will be contacted.

Van Kam is committed toEmployment Equity and

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115 EDUCATION

130 HELP WANTED

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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!

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James Western StarTruck & Trailer Ltd.

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There is a CRITICAL need for Medical Transcriptionists across Canada. Work from Home. CanScribe graduates welcome and encouraged to apply. Apply through MTR at www.hds-mt.com/jobs

154 RETAIL

Women’s Apparel Sales Associate required, to work for

a mobile clothing serviceRequirements are:

1) 2 - 3 week days, approx. 5 hours/day

2) selling women’s apparel, must have retail

sales experience. 3) enjoy working with seniors

4) immediate start 5) starting pay is $12.00/hour

email resume to [email protected],

or fax 604-528-8084

156 SALES

F/T SALES PEOPLEFor boutique in Surrey

Must speak Hindi/Punjabi & English

Good WagesApply in person to:

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Surrey or call604-323-3636

160 TRADES, TECHNICAL

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


160 TRADES, TECHNICAL

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PERSONAL SERVICES

182 FINANCIAL SERVICES

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

260 ELECTRICAL

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283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

GUTTER CLEANINGSAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE

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287 HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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114 DRIVERS/COURIER/TRUCKING


320 MOVING & STORAGE

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320 MOVING & STORAGE

MOUNTAIN MOVERS- Your trusted choice for residential

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329 PAINTING & DECORATING

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338 PLUMBING

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130 HELP WANTED

115 EDUCATION


353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

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

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130 HELP WANTED

115 EDUCATION


353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

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356 RUBBISH REMOVAL

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130 HELP WANTED

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356 RUBBISH REMOVAL

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374 TREE SERVICES

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

PETS

477 PETS

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

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GERMAN SHEPHERD Pups & young adults. Quality German & Czech bloodlines. 604-856-8161.

LABRADINGER (Lab/Springer X) pups, ready to go now, $500/each. Call or text (604)845-3972

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Yorkshire Terrier, 9 wks old female Shots & dewormed. Vet checked Black & tan. $900. 604-828-2806

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

506 APPLIANCES

APPLIANCE FOR SALEBeaumark dishwasher built in (white) $30. Good working order. We are remodeling and changing colour. North Delta 604-591-9740

560 MISC. FOR SALE

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115 EDUCATION

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

560 MISC. FOR SALE

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REAL ESTATE

627 HOMES WANTED

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RENTALS

706 APARTMENT/CONDO

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burnaby newsleader, january 08, 2014

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