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Frustration grows as Labour Day approaches

Mario [email protected]

With the scheduled beginning of classes only days away, teachers are again walking the picket lines at all of Burnaby’s schools.

And frustration is rising amongst the teachers and parents as the labour dispute between the province’s teachers and government drags on into a fourth month.

Shyamala James, a teacher at Windsor elementary, said she’s feeling anxious at two levels. She wants to be in her classroom this week, preparing to welcome back her students, sorting teaching materials, making lesson plans. She’s also stressing about what to do with her own two children who are supposed to be entering kindergarten next week.

“It’s been stressful all summer,” said James, one of three teachers standing in the shade of a tree in front of Windsor elementary on Monday.

The uncertainty over the new school year has also been difficult financially, said James. With no paycheque since the dispute began last spring, and no prospects for another any time soon, she said she took on summer work as a pharmacy technician to help pay the bills.

Mario [email protected]

Lubna Ali is tired of hearing bad things about her homeland, Sudan.

Instead of civil war, terrorism and famine, she’d like people to learn about the unique beauty of the confluence of the Nile and Blue rivers in Khartoum, and the vast game preserves that protect African wildlife like the rhinoceros and gazelle. She’d like people to look past the refugee camps that skirt Sudan’s borders and see a civilization older than Ancient Egypt.

So Ali has organized the first Sudanese Culture Day to be held on Saturday, from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., at the Alan Emmott Centre in South Burnaby.

The free event will feature Sudanese cultural displays, music, arts and crafts. There will be Sudanese products like perfume and Sudanese food like eggplant salad and crunchy, salty donuts available for purchase.

From 6 to 10 p.m., there will be

a fundraiser with dancing to the live music of the Sudan/Canadian fusion musician Sudanda. All the money raised from the $10 admission to that event will help

support work being done in Sudan by the Bikmakaly Women Empowerment Organization.

Ali said she hopes the culture day will

also help bring the local Sudanese community together, as many of the 3,000 ex-pats now living in Metro

Vancouver brought with them their political loyalties that divided their homeland.

“We are a huge community, but we are separated,” said Ali, who left Sudan 14 years ago. “We don’t have to bring our problems to B.C.”

Those problems include three civil wars that have scarred the country since 1955, killing more than three million civilians and sending more than five million fleeing to the safety of refugee camps.

Ali said a celebration of Sudanese culture transcends differences.

Healing Sudan’s wounds through cultureMARIO BARTEL/NEWSLEADER

Lubna Ali shows off some of her favourite Sudanese treasures, including a traditional dress, a beaded candy dish in the colours of the Sudan flag, and bottles of Sudanese perfume.

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One of her colleagues, Dorelle Jackson, also took on a summer job, teaching at Simon Fraser University.

“We’ve still got to pay rent,” she said.

The teachers said they’re also having a hard time explaining the situation to their students when they bump into them in the community, or when they drop by the picket line.

“They don’t understand,” said Jackson. “They’re ready to go back to school too.”

Parents are also frustrated.

The Burnaby District

Parent Advisory Council (DPAC) sent a letter to both the BC Teachers Federation and the BC Public School Employers’ Association urging them to begin negotiations on a new contract so the start of the school year won’t be delayed.

“We know our teachers, district staff and trustees care deeply about students and education,” said Jen Mezei, the chair of Burnaby DPAC. “Parents are finding it increasingly difficult to see how a prolonged labour dispute is in the best interest of our students’ immediate

educational needs.”The Burnaby DPAC

also endorsed the recommendation of the 28 school district advisory council chairs that attended a summit in Richmond earlier in August to advocate for more funding to address classroom needs.

“Our students need resource and support levels to enhance the learning of all students,” said Mezei. “We are lucky in Burnaby to have a fiscally well-managed district, but our classrooms are still feeling the pinch.”

In an open letter to parents issued

Monday, school district superintendent Kevin Kaardal said a decision to open schools on time on Sept. 2 might not happen until next Monday if a settlement is reached at the

last minute.“There will be

disruptions,” said Kaadal. “We will be working collectively to restore our schools back to normal operations as quickly as

possible.”But if a settlement isn’t

reached in time, Kaardal reminded parents the schools will be closed.

“Although principals and vice-principals would be in their schools, they would be unable to provide students with instruction or supervision,” said Kaardal, who also noted the district would be posting information on its website about day camps being offered should the dispute continue.

Negotiators for the teachers’ union and the province haven’t met face to face since Aug. 8.

Redevelopment of Intercity Motel will help clean up the area: GillisMario [email protected]

It could soon be lights out for the notorious Intercity Motel on Kingsway.

The owner of the motel’s property and the adjacent lot occupied by a Pizza Hut and Church’s Chicken takeout restaurants as well as a dry cleaner has applied to the City of Burnaby for rezoning. The plan is to build a four-storey residential and commercial development that would include 101 condominium apartments above and behind ground-level retail shops.

The city’s director of planning and development, Lou Pelletier, has recommended to city council that the application go to a public hearing Sept. 30.

Diane Gillis, the president of the Kingsway-Imperial Neighbourhood Associaton, said the area has been eagerly anticipating redevelopment of the

properties for years.She said the motel has been

a cauldron for crime and the sex trade, and the overgrown lots around the neighbouring

restaurants are an eyesore.“When you have a spot that

requires so much oversight by authorities, it’s really quite surprising that some of the

activity continued,” said Gillis who said the problems persisted despite numerous meetings with the city and RCMP to find ways to clean the properties up.

In 2012 the properties were bought by Kevin Rakhra, a resident of the neighbourhood, who, Gillis said, was fed up with all the problems.

She said having a development the community can be proud of is especially important, as the site is considered the eastern gateway to the Royal Oak Urban Village, as part of the overall Royal Oak Community Plan updated by the city in March.

Having a local owner means that’s likely to happen.

“They’re a part of the community, they’re aware of the problems,” said Gillis. “They’re impacted by the very behaviours that are causing problems.”

The proposed ground floor retail will increase foot traffic in the area while the residents of the condos will work to maintain the integrity of their homes, she added.

“Residential people will be invested in the community,” said Gillis. “They’ll care about their influence on the neighbourhood around them.”

MARIO BARTEL/NEWSLEADERDiane Gillis, the president of the Kingsway Imperial Neighbourhood Association, says she’s pleased the new owner of two properties at the corner of Kingway and Gilley has applied to rezone them to allow him to build a four-story mixed commercial and residential complex.

New project good news for neighbourhood

Government and teachers haven’t met since Aug. 8

MARIO BARTEL/NEWSLEADERDorelle Jackson, Shyamala James and Deirdre Gladwin are back on the picket line at Windsor elementary school.

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She said it’s especially important for young people to became aware of their heritage because that is how the healing can begin.

“Kids want to learn the Canadian way, but it’s important to educate them about Sudanese culture,” she said. “If they have confidence and they’re proud of their own culture, they will contribute positively to the Canadian community when they grow up.”

Ali, who recently returned from an extended visit to her homeland, said there are small signs life in Sudan is getting better since South Sudan successfully achieved independence in 2011. More foreign investment is helping develop the mining industry for gold and diamonds. Tourism to enjoy attractions like scuba diving in the Red Sea off Port Sudan, or the Souq (market) in Omdurman is improving. Ali said it’s her dream that Sudanese who have learned valuable skills in Canada will eventually want to return to Sudan to help make life there even better.

“One day you can change what’s going on there,” she said.

ˆSudan Culture Day is at Alan Emmott Centre, 6650 Southoaks Cr., on Saturday, Aug. 30., 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Info: [email protected]

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It is our hope that schools will open as usual on September 2nd, 2014. If a settlement to the current dispute is reached prior to September 2nd, the dates in this ad will apply. However, if the current situation continues, these dates will need to be revised. Please consult our website, www.sd40.bc.ca, for updated information.

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New citizenship certificates not recognizedWanda [email protected]

Immigrant Canadians will want to hold onto their wallet-sized Canadian citizenship cards for dear life. Or at least keep them in a safe deposit box.

That’s because the federal government is no longer issuing the photo identification.

And it’s caused no end of grief for people who have had all their ID lost or stolen.

Burnaby-New Westminster NDP MP Peter Julian says it’s all because Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) switched to a photo-free, paper certificate in February 2012.

“It was done without really consulting the provinces,” said Julian. “In B.C.’s case particularly, there was a real balking of ‘this isn’t a valid identification.’”

With no photo, ICBC won’t accept it as a form of primary identification when issuing driver’s licences.

Since 2013, people without driver’s licences can get a new BC Services Card, the new, more secure version of both the Carecard and BC Identification, also without a photo or signature.

But that, in turn, is not accepted by Passport Canada when applying for a passport.

“That really started to compound the problem for somebody who’s a new Canadian,” said Julian.

The two changes have

led to immigrants in British Columbia being hit harder than in other provinces.

People born in Canada are able to simply get a new birth certificate to get the ball rolling on replacing ID.

But that’s not possible for immigrants whose first step would be to get a new Canadian citizenship card.

In the past year, Julian’s constituency office staff have worked on about a half dozen such cases. Only one has been resolved and that took more

than 10 months. That’s 10 months when the

person had no access to a driver’s licence or passport, preventing him from driving or travelling or applying for anything else that requires photo ID.

For the remaining cases, they’re still waiting.

“They’re not smart moves, and particularly not smart when the two levels of government are not consulting,” said Julian.

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VICTORIA – There was an uproar in the B.C. legislature this spring when Transportation Minister Todd Stone went ahead with $19 million in cuts to low-usage coastal ferry routes.

The plan had been laid out in detail before last year’s election. It targeted sailings where ridership was in the low teens or even single digits.

On some sailings the Transport Canada-mandated crew outnumbered the passengers.

Despite the cries of doom, most of the sailing reductions have been managed – with one glaring exception.

The Discovery Coast Circle Tour route saw its ferry from Port Hardy to Bella Coola replaced, using the smallest vessel in the BC Ferries fleet, the open-decked Nimpkish. This move wasn’t a direct response to low usage, a chronic issue with some of the minor route sailings along the coast. It was to avoid ordering a replacement for the Queen of Chilliwack, which sailed directly between Port Hardy and Bella Coola.

This summer the first leg was consolidated with the Northern Expedition, the vessel that replaced the doomed Queen of the North on the Inside Passage run up to Prince Rupert.

At Bella Bella, after a layover of a couple of hours, the Nimpkish took over with space for 16 standard vehicles on its deck and a midnight arrival time in Bella Coola.

The direct route had been mainly used by European tourists, who sailed from the Lower Mainland to Victoria, drove the length of the Island, ferried to Bella Coola and drove through the rugged Chilcotin to Williams Lake and back down south to complete the circle tour.

The new route incorporated stops in remote outposts Ocean

Falls and Shearwater, making it even longer. Warnings came early.

“That’s where 90 per cent of the [BC Ferries] money is being lost, on the milk runs, and that’s the part they are keeping,” Petrus Rykes, a tourism operator at Anahim Lake for 40 years, said in March.

“The part they’ve cancelled was at 70 per cent capacity, the second highest of all the fleet routes.”

Reports of a bad slump have come to pass. The changes meant bookings couldn’t be made until April, too late for most international travelers.

A survey by Bella Coola Valley Tourism in mid-summer found most operators losing business, from 10 to 90 per cent.

A bus tour of Canadian seniors heading west from Williams Lake was terminated after 14 years. One tourism operator on Highway 20 is considering closing down.

Stone and his family took the new route themselves in early August, with the minister offering sunny reports on his blog.

Stone summed up his experience this way:

“At the end of the day, my assessment is that the Nimpkish is a good tourism product if tourists are made fully aware as to the type of service it provides. If correct expectations are set, I believe the Nimpkish can be marketed as a valuable tourism component of the Discovery Coast Circle Tour.

“The decision to do this rests squarely on the shoulders of the tourism industry and tourism operators who need to decide whether or not they want this service to work, to grow and to be viable in order to capture a share of the thousands of international tourists looking for exactly the kind of adventure the Nimpkish provides.”

Got that, Discovery Coast tourism folks?

If this milk run doesn’t work next year, it will be your fault. Heck, the Nimpkish has free snacks and drinks for your 10-hour voyage, much of it in the dark.

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With less than a week left before students are supposed to return to the classroom, there seems little reason to think they will.

Of course, few believed that the two sides would find a negotiated settlement amid the lazy days of summer. The trajectory has always been toward a final showdown—one that is still coming.

It is, after all, the government that holds all the cards.

The BC Liberals are early in their (strong) mandate, meaning they are better able to weather the public backlash over the dispute.

They have in their pocket a raft of public sector settlements that suggest a negotiated agreement is possible. And while there are many who are angered by the government’s bargaining tactics, there are many others who argue the BCTF is asking too much and teachers have gone too far.

The government also knows teachers cannot stay off the job much longer. Their strike fund is dwindling, their resources drying up. And they know that those teachers who get fed up and leave the profession can be replaced by the hundreds of education graduates churned out each year by universities across the country.

Meanwhile, parents who may feel the sting of increased childcare costs should the strike continue, have been offered the salve of a $40-a-day payment.

BCTF negotiators may be hoping for a legislated settlement, one that would allow them to face their membership as bruised but not beaten combatants.

But the fact is they have played their hand poorly. They have cost their members money that no settlement will recover. They have alienated their CUPE colleagues who suffer every day the schools remain closed.

And they have underestimated the will of a government weary of more than two decades of conflict.

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“The idea that you can simply change the ID protocol and not think of what would happen if somebody lost their existing ID, it’s inconceivable to me that they would not have worked through that scenario.”

While Julian’s office has only had a handful of cases, he said it will be a growing problem if it’s not resolved soon.

Anyone whose job, housing and other situations don’t change may be able to get by, but otherwise the lack of ID can hamper people’s efforts to find employment or a place to live, he noted.

“It starts becoming critical … Not having identification is like wearing a pair of handcuffs all day. You’re severely limited in what you can do.”

In the one successful case, Julian said it was only resolved after the federal government issued a special piece of identification to start the process of replacing ID. And that was only after numerous letters and emails in conjunction with Burnaby-Deer Lake NDP MLA Kathy Corrigan’s office to get the two levels of government to communicate with each other.

But judging by responses to the NewsLeader’s questions, neither level of government seems to understand there’s even a problem.

If an immigrant lost all their primary pieces of ID, “they would need to contact Citizenship and Immigration Canada to re-establish their identification,” said Kristy Anderson, media relations manager for the Ministry of Health, which issues the BC Services Card, by email.

ICBC’s website states, “we are currently unable to accept Canadian Citizenship Certificates issued on or after Feb. 1, 2012 as we normally would do.”

While people submit photos when applying for citizenship certificates, ICBC’s Lindsay Olsen said by email, “ICBC driver licensing offices do not have access to the Citizenship and Immigration Canada database (through a portal) and therefore cannot access photos … We have not been given access to their systems.” She referred further questions to CIC.

For its part, CIC spokesperson Johanne Nadeau said by email that the change

was made for two reasons. “First, it ensures the

citizenship certificate is only used as an official status document—similar to a Canadian birth certificate—rather than an identity or travel document.” Secondly, it has created a system where agencies can electronically confirm a person’s citizenship directly with CIC, again to prevent fraud.

“The certificate itself is not what needs to be secure; rather, the means to verify the certificate must be secure,” Nadeau said, noting plastic cards and pieces of paper are easily forged. “The change was also made in order to save the cost of replacing outdated equipment and materials that were used to create cards that had a history of being fraudulently reproduced.”

The CIC was asked what is being done to resolve the situation for B.C. immigrants caught in this catch-22 after losing their ID. As of the NewsLeader’s deadline there had been no response.

People can seek help at the offices of MP Peter Julian (604-775-5707) or Burnaby-Douglas MP Kennedy Stewart (604-291-8863).

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The company developing the Morrison copper-gold mine near Smithers remains confident it can complete the project, despite a decision by the B.C. government to suspend its environmental assessment until an investigation into the Mount Polley mine dam breach is completed.

Pacific Booker Minerals “will comply with all the recommendations made by the independent engineering investigation and review panel and will construct and operate the Morrison mine in compliance with industry best practices, using proven technology and in full compliance with all permit requirements,” company director Erik

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Environment Minister Mary Polak and Energy and Mines Minister announced the suspension this week. It’s the second setback the province has handed to Pacific Booker, which won a court decision last December after its permit was refused by the B.C. government.

Bennett said the Morrison tailings pond was one of the issues in the court case, and he and Polak decided it was in the best interests of the public and the mine proponent to wait.

The Lake Babine First Nation intervened in the case, and its land claim as well as concerns about long-term effects on water quality in Morrison Lake were cited in the decision to withhold the mine permit.

Three mine engineering experts have been given until Jan. 31 to report their findings on the cause of the Aug. 4 tailings dam breach at Mount Polley, a similar open-pit mine near Williams Lake.

Mount Polley owner Imperial Metals is nearing completion of its Red Chris project near Iskut in northwest B.C.

It has all provincial permits except for its tailings pond and the company has agreed to an independent review of its design and construction before putting it into service.

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Burnaby Terry Fox Run: The annual fundraiser for the Terry Fox Foundation features 10km, 5km and 2km routes. Suitable for bikes and wheelchairs/strollers, but NOT rollerblades. Leashed dogs are welcome throughout Central Park routes, but NOT allowed into Swangard Stadium. When: Sunday, Sept. 14, registration 9 a.m., opening ceremonies 10 a.m. followed by run start, event closes 1 p.m. Where: Swangard Stadium, Burnaby.

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Primary Focus:• Contact prospective business clients via phone and email• Develop trustworthy and informative relationships • Maintain a strong volume of calls with the assistance of our CRM system

Qualifi cations:• Strong telephone skills• Marketing and/or creative mindset• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment• Basic computer skills• Strong command of English both verbal and written

It is also an asset if you have a good knowledge of BC communities.This is a full time position based in Surrey, BC. Black Press offers competitive compensation, a team environment, benefi ts and opportunity for career advancement. Please forward your resume with a brief note on why you are a great candidate to:

Kristy O’Connor, Digital Sales [email protected]

Competition closes September 25, 2014

Sales Advisor - Digital Products

blackpress.ca bclocalnews.com

www.burnabynewsleader.com www.newwestnewsleader.com

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

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

A vulnerable sector criminal record check is also mandatory. This permanent part-time position is available immediately.

Please forward your resumé to:

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

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

FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

6 IN MEMORIAM GIFTS

7 OBITUARIES

BRENT, JoeApril 21st, 1937 ~ August 14, 2014

Joe passed away peacefully on August 14, 2014 at the age of 77, at Langley Memorial Hospice after a short battle with cancer. Joe was sur-rounded by his wife, children and grandchildren.Joe was predeceased by his father Bert in 1971 and his mother Frances and older brother Dick in May 2008.Joe is survived by his wife Sharon, the love of his life and best friend; his children Jason, Michelle, Shelley (Steve), Sean (Lynda) & Kevin: grand-children Brooke, Tyler, Daryl, Sarah, Lauren, Kyle & Alec; brother Herb, sister’s Bev & Shirley and many nieces, nephews and friends.In lieu of fl owers, the family has requested donations be made in Joe’s name to the Langley Hospice Society (www. langleyhospice.com) 604-530-1115. During Joe’s last days, he felt comfort and dignity from the care he received from all the nurses and volunteers.A celebration of Joe’s life will be held on August 30th, 2014 Port Kells Congregational Church at 2pm, 19131 - 88th Avenue, Surrey, BC.

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

A Great JanitorialFranchise Opportunity

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

• Financing Available• Ongoing Support

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109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

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EXPERIENCE is an asset - We of-fer FREE recruitment services for people aged 45 and over across Canada. Register now at: www.thirdquarter.ca or call toll-free: 1-855-286-0306.

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

DIPLOMA IN INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY STUDIES (Online): A holistic program for adults who live with or work with people who have an intellectual disability. http://sites.stfx.ca/continuingeduca-tion/INDS 1-877-867-5562.



115 EDUCATION

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MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION is an in-demand career in Canada! Em-ployers have work-at-home posi-tions available. Get the online train-ing 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!

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.

Atlas Power SweepingLABOURERS NEEDED

Pressure Washing Parkades & Sidewalks. Must be hard working with a good attitude. Burnaby based. Must be available to work nights and weekends. Good driving record & abstract req’d.

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

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

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115 EDUCATION

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130 HELP WANTED

.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

FLAG PERSONS &LANE TECH PERSONNELSeasonal & F/T Opportunities...

NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

WE WILL TRAIN!COMPETITIVE RATESMust Have Valid TCP Certifi cate,

Reliable Insured Vehicle And Provide A Clean Drivers Abstract!

Please E-mail Resume:[email protected]

GENERAL LABOURERS TO START IMMEDIATELYfor pallet manufacturing plant located in New Westminster

- Physically demanding work- Lifting 50-75lbs repeatedly- Some production equipment experience an asset but not necessary- Temporary full-time 3-months but renewable and chance for permanent- Accessible to all transits within a 10 minute walk

Salary: $14 per hour orpiece work rate - whichever is

higher after training

Please email resume asap to:[email protected]

115 EDUCATION


130 HELP WANTED

Labourers PCL Energy - Now Hiring Labourers with over 2 years of in-dustrial experience for IMMEDIATE SHUTDOWN work on an industrial project in Vanscoy, SK. We offer competitive wages and benefi ts. Retention and completion bonuses paid! Send resume to:[email protected] or fax:1-888-398-0725.

LOANS OFFICERTHE NEXT PAWN STAR?

CANADA’S LARGEST PAWNBROKER

is now accepting applicants for starting positions (entry level) as a Consumer Goods Loan Offi cer. We require career oriented people with a positive attitude and that enjoy working with the public in a fast paced business. Previous experience in areas such as consumer goods elec-tronics, musical instruments, tools, jewelry and gemology is an asset, but we are willing to train the right candidate.

We Offer The Highest WagesIn The Industry With Group

Dental/Medical Package, Free Lunches On Saturdays & A

Friendly Family Environment.

Please e-mailresume: [email protected]

Fax: 604.521.3579


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:

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Duties will include, but may not be limited to; scheduling and tracking appointments for MedPro clinicians, meeting reporting deadlines, preparing and downloading testing and therapeutic equipment, responding to customer inquiries, and data entry. Individuals interested in this position must be highly motivated, have good analytical skills and be able to work well under pressure. The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate that they can effectively analyze problems, think logically and determine appropriate action for solutions, in order to take decisive action.

Interested candidates should email their resume and cover letter, as an attachment, to: [email protected]

MEDICAL OFFICE ASSISTANT / CLINICAL COORDINATOR

NEED EXTRA

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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]

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

PERSONAL SERVICES

182 FINANCIAL SERVICES

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130 HELP WANTED

139 MEDICAL/DENTAL

PERSONAL SERVICES


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130 HELP WANTED

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139 MEDICAL/DENTAL

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

260 ELECTRICAL

Low Cost. Same Day. Licensed. Res/Com. Small job expert. Renos Panel changes ~ 604-374-0062

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

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

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

287 HOME IMPROVEMENTSFull 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

TOTAL RENOVATIONSRepair, Replace, Remodel...

SPECIALIZING IN• Basement Suites • Kitchens

• Baths • Remodels • Additions • Flooring • Painting

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

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288 HOME REPAIRS

If I can’t do it

It can’t be done

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

INTERIORS: Baths (reno’s/repairs) specializing in drywall, doors, fl ooring, tiling, plumbing,

painting, miscellaneous, etc.VERSATILE! EXPERIENCED IN

OVER 30 LINES OF WORK!* Quality work * Prompt Service

* Fair prices For positive results Call Robert

SERVICE CALLS WELCOME

300 LANDSCAPING

GREENWORX Redevelopment Inc. Hedges, Pavers, Ponds & Walls.

Returfi ng, Demos, Drainage, Concrete cutting, Jack hammering,

old swimming pools fi lled in &decks. 604-782-4322

320 MOVING & STORAGE

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

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

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

329 PAINTING & DECORATING


320 MOVING & STORAGE

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From $45/Hr1, 3, 5, 7 & 10 Ton Trucks

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

“

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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.

338 PLUMBING

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

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

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341 PRESSURE WASHING

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POWER WASHINGGUTTER CLEANING

SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE Call Ian 604-724-6373

POWER 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.

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353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS10% DISCOUNT.

MG Roofi ng & Siding. WCB Re-roofi ng, New Roof Gutters & Replace Fascia 604-812-9721

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

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

356 RUBBISH REMOVAL

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EXTRA

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372 SUNDECKS

374 TREE SERVICES

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PETS

477 PETS

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

VIZSLA PUPS, PB, shots, vet✓ champion lines, $1200. 604-819-2115. [email protected]

YORKIE/POM X, adorable 2.15 lbs, 14 wk, fem. 1st & 2nd vac, deworm, vet checked. Partly trained. $850. 604-463-3635 or 604-440-3634.

PETS

477 PETS

ITALIAN MASTIFF(Cane Corso)

1 Purebred blue female.Ready to go. 1st shots &

tails / dew claws done. 18 sold.ULTIMATE FAMILY GUARDIANPet homes. $500. 604-308-5665

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

542 FRUIT & VEGETABLESBLUEBERRIES. 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

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REAL ESTATE

625 FOR SALE BY OWNER

W.Maple Ridge: 2Bd+den, 75x139 lot, 19x15 wrkshp 220V + carport, RV prkg. $415K. 604-944-8100.

627 HOMES WANTED

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RENTALS

706 APARTMENT/CONDO

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COQUITLAM

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Call (604) 931-2670

Large 2 bdrm apt.

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MAPLE RIDGE. Large, new 1 bdrm & den grnd fl r apt. Luxurious, s/s appls, granite counters, prkg, F/P. $1100. Avail now. 778-386-1243

RENTALS

706 APARTMENT/CONDO

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Proudly Managed by BentallKennedy Residential Services

747 RV PADS

MONTHLY RV Sites Available October 1, 2014 to April 30, 2015 -$415/ month plus power & taxes. Includes water, sew-er, basic cable. Outdoor winter RV storage is also available $75.00/month - no services. Camp Bridal RV Park 53870 Bridal Falls Rd in Bridal Falls BC. For more info Phone:604-745-2267 email:[email protected]

750 SUITES, LOWER

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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

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