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page 5 page 6 page 8 CANDIDATES TACKLE TRANSPORTATION DIFFICULT BIRTH FOR LNG CASH COW BOBCAT SIGHTED AT DEER LAKE www.burnabynewsleader.com FRIDAY OCTOBER 31 2014 Campaign trail tarred with ‘gay serum’ rumour BFC mayoral candidate denies any association with party Wanda Chow [email protected] Incumbent school trustee Harman Pandher of the Burnaby Citizens Association (BCA) couldn’t believe what he was hearing. While doorknocking last week, the Asian family who answered asked if it was true that students at Burnaby schools were being injected with a drug that would make them homosexual. “I was pretty speechless, you can’t make this stuff up,” Pandher said. “I’m angry at whoever’s putting it out there, but I have to feel sorry for whoever actually believes this.” Since then, he has heard that the people spreading the false rumour are identifying themselves as supporters of the opposing Burnaby First Coalition. “Burnaby First needs to denounce it if it doesn’t represent their party.” It appears the rumour is only being spread in the Mandarin-speaking Chinese community. Protestors prevent crew from beginning work Mario Bartel [email protected] Kinder Morgan is considering its next steps after crews attempting to carry out geotechnical survey work on Burnaby Mountain Wednesday morning were rebuffed by protestors. The pipeline company was making its first foray onto the mountain since the National Energy Board ruled last Thursday that survey crews could have access to sites on the mountain provided they give the City of Burnaby 48 hours written notice. The company issued that notice on Friday and expected work to commence on Wednesday. It said it needs to complete the work to allow it to determine if it will be feasible to drill its proposed expansion of the Trans Mountain pipeline through the mountain en route to its Westridge Terminal on Burrard Inlet. In anticipation of the workers’ arrival groups of protestors have been mobilizing at an encampment built along Centennial Way near a spot where Kinder Morgan crews planned to drill a bore hole into the mountain to take soil and rock samples. Another group kept vigil at a second site in the woods on the mountain’s western slope, where crews had previously cleared a small stand of trees in preparation for the surveying work. Early Wednesday, the protest contingent seemed about equal in size to the media gathered to witness any sort of confrontation. Stephen Collis, a spokesman for the group of protestors calling itself “The Caretakers of Burnaby Mountain,” said that media presence made it unlikely anything would happen. Pipeline surveyors ushered off mountain MARIO BARTEL/NEWSLEADER Protestor George Khossil wedges himself under a vehicle on Ridgeview Drive as a member of Kinder Morgan’s survey crew returns equipment to the back seat. The crew was chased from beginning its geotechnical surveying work at one of two bore holes on Burnaby Mountain Wednesday morning by protestors. Please see BFC SAYS WHOEVER’S, A32 Stephen Collis, protestor I don’t know that they’re going to want to come barging in here in front of a lot of cameras. CHOICE quotes Please see HARD TO SAY, A3 Bob McHugh drives the Chuckanut, where scenic splendour is a constant distraction. See Page A9

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Friday, October 31, 2014 NewsLeader A1

page5 page6 page8CANDIDATES TACKLE TRANSPORTATION

DIFFICULT BIRTH FOR LNG CASH COW

BOBCAT SIGHTED AT DEER LAKE

www.burnabynewsleader.com

FRIDAY OCTOBER 31 2014

Campaign trail tarred with ‘gay serum’ rumourBFC mayoral candidate denies any association with party

Wanda [email protected]

Incumbent school trustee Harman Pandher of the Burnaby Citizens Association (BCA) couldn’t believe what he was hearing.

While doorknocking last week, the Asian family who answered asked if it was true that students at Burnaby schools were being injected with a drug that would make them homosexual.

“I was pretty speechless, you can’t make this stuff up,” Pandher said.

“I’m angry at whoever’s putting it out there, but I have to feel sorry for whoever actually believes this.”

Since then, he has heard that the people spreading the false rumour are identifying themselves as supporters of the opposing Burnaby First Coalition.

“Burnaby First needs to denounce it if it doesn’t represent their party.”

It appears the rumour is only being spread in the Mandarin-speaking Chinese community.

Protestors prevent crew from beginning workMario [email protected]

Kinder Morgan is considering its next steps after crews attempting to carry out geotechnical survey work on Burnaby Mountain Wednesday morning were rebuffed by protestors.

The pipeline company was making its first foray onto the mountain since the National Energy Board ruled last Thursday that

survey crews could have access to sites on the mountain provided they give the City of Burnaby 48 hours written notice. The company issued that notice on Friday and expected work to commence on Wednesday.

It said it needs to complete the work to allow it to determine if it will be feasible to drill its proposed expansion of the Trans Mountain pipeline through the mountain en

route to its Westridge Terminal on Burrard Inlet.

In anticipation of the workers’ arrival groups of protestors have

been mobilizing at an encampment built along Centennial Way near a spot where Kinder Morgan crews planned to drill a bore hole

into the mountain to take soil and rock samples. Another group kept vigil at a second site in the woods on

the mountain’s western slope, where crews had previously cleared a small stand of trees in preparation for the surveying work.

Early Wednesday, the protest contingent seemed about equal in size to the media gathered to witness any sort of confrontation.

Stephen Collis, a spokesman for the group of protestors calling itself “The Caretakers of Burnaby Mountain,” said that media presence made it unlikely anything would happen.

Pipeline surveyors ushered off mountain

MARIO BARTEL/NEWSLEADERProtestor George Khossil wedges himself under a vehicle on Ridgeview Drive as a member of Kinder Morgan’s survey crew returns equipment to the back seat. The crew was chased from beginning its geotechnical surveying work at one of two bore holes on Burnaby Mountain Wednesday morning by protestors.

Please see BFC SAYS WHOEVER’S, A32

Stephen Collis, protestor I don’t know that they’re going to want to come barging in here in front of a lot of cameras.

CHOICEquotes

Please see HARD TO SAY, A3

Bob McHugh drives the Chuckanut, where

scenic splendour is a constant distraction.

See Page A9

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“I don’t know that they’re going to want to come barging in here in front of a lot of cameras,” said Collis. “I feel fairly safe.”

As the number of protestors steadily swelled, they bided their time around the encampment chatting with each other. Across Centennial Way another handful of protestors laid out a picnic blanket and baskets filled with fresh fruit. More sat on the edge of the blanket to paint signs on pieces of brown cardboard. One protestor did embroidery. A man

calling himself Earl unpacked his guitar and led a sing-a-long of folk songs adapted to reflect the day’s events.

Watching from a modest distance stood a clutch of Burnaby RCMP.

Staff Sgt. Andy LeClair said they were there “simply to monitor.

“Anytime there’s a public gathering, the police are going to be impartial,” said LeClair. “Unless there’s a criminal offence, we’re not going to take any action.”

Shortly after 10 a.m. Collis got word over his cellphone that a crew of workers from Kinder Morgan had arrived at the bore hole site in the woods. Excitement rippled down Centennial Way as protestors, police and media sprinted toward the labyrinth of trails down Burnaby Mountain’s western flank.

Cries of “Hey hey, ho ho, Kinder Morgan’s got to go” drifted up through the treetops. The workers, wearing bright reflective safety vests and carrying a bundle of wooden stakes and

other equipment, retreated to the trailhead below on Ridgeview Drive.

There, another protestor had wedged himself under the front passenger side wheel of a white Jeep with Alberta licence plates. A Kinder Morgan worker piled the stakes into the Jeep’s back seat and went to talk with police. They then left the scene on foot.

Greg Toth, the senior project director for the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project, said the crews were planning to set up safety zones at the worksites so

they could begin their surveying.“At some locations, our crews

were obstructed and have left for the day,” he said in an emailed statement.

Collis said the protestors are committed to protecting the mountain.

“It’s hard to say how far people are willing to go,” he said.

“We’d like for the company to realize the depth of the opposition, the commitment of the opposition, and to rethink their plans.”

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‘Hard to say how far people are willing to go’⫸ continued from FRONT PAGE

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Protestors on Burnaby Mountain await the arrival of survey crews from pipeline company Kinder Morgan on Wednesday. They waved signs and sang folk songs under the watchful eye of Burnaby RCMP. When a crew showed up in the woods, a group of protestors chased them away. Another wedged himself under a vehicle.

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BCA’s Volkow doesn’t support separated bike lanesWanda [email protected]

Ask council candidate Nick Kvenich his thoughts about transportation issues in the city and the first thing that comes to mind is a high-occupancy vehicle lane on a stretch of Willingdon Avenue.

“I scratch my head on that one,” said Kvenich, who is running under the banner of the Burnaby First Coalition.

The lane, between the Highway 1 and Lougheed Highway, requires all vehicles using it to have six occupants. He said it’s a local road, not a regional highway, and anyone leaving the nearby Costco heading north up Willingdon ends up in the lane and has to quickly get out of it.

Next on his list of transportation concerns is the accessibility of Simon Fraser

University. A proposed gondola linking transit at the bottom of Burnaby Mountain with the campus was deemed too expensive by TransLink and shelved.

But Kvenich supports another option, a surface rail line from the Production Way SkyTrain station to the top of the mountain.

While that would be a TransLink responsibility, he believes Burnaby city hall should be pushing for such options since it

allowed UniverCity, the residential development next to the university, to go ahead.

Kvenich would “definitely” like to see separate lanes for cyclists as a way to improve safety and reduce serious accidents.

“I’m a firm believer that bicycles and cars do not mix.”

He is supportive of a city proposal to use properties on the east side of Willingdon for a linear park with bicycle and pedestrian paths. The land,

from just south of Hastings Street to Lougheed, had originally been purchased by city hall to widen the road.

While Kvenich is glad the plans have changed, he said, “I look at that as a wasted exercise where they didn’t have transparency, they just decided to move ahead and put a lane in there and didn’t listen to the

residents up there.”As for the problem of rat-

running traffic in Burnaby’s residential neighbourhoods, city hall needs to find the source of the problem to get rid of it and put plans in place to prevent its occurrence, he said.

“We as a city must vision to the future and not just four or five years. We have to look at the next 25 years where this is going to take us and plan for it.”

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VICTORIA – Debate is underway on the B.C. Liberal government’s tax and environmental plan for liquefied natural gas exports, amid the usual political theatre.

Most media reported the government “slashed” its proposed seven-per-cent LNG processing income tax by half, caving in to demands of international energy giants led by Petronas of Malaysia.

The 3.5 per cent tax wouldn’t even take full effect until the massive capital investment is written down, and would rise to five per cent after 20 years of production. All of this casts further doubt on Premier Christy Clark’s extravagant election campaign promise to use LNG revenues to wipe out B.C.’s debt, currently approaching $70 billion, and provide an Alberta-style “prosperity fund” to perform further miracles.

The seven per cent figure was the top end of the range presented this spring while negotiations with LNG investors were ongoing, so it’s not really accurate to say it was “slashed.”

This cash calf hasn’t been born yet, and it remains to be seen if it will survive.

Finance Minister Mike de Jong pointed out some of the shifts in the global gas market that have reduced expectations. Japan, one of the potential investors, is considering restarting its nuclear plants as it recovers from the 2011 Fukushima earthquake.

China’s manic growth is slowing, and it has signed a long-term deal to import cheaper Russian pipeline gas. Oil prices have dropped.

The government’s change of tone started with the recent throne speech, which emphasized the fate of B.C.’s only current export market.

“Like forestry, B.C.’s natural gas industry has relied on exports to the United States,” the speech observed. “But the American

shale gas revolution has meant the export south has dried up – and is never coming back.”

So before B.C. gets to that prosperity fund, it’s got to stop the bleeding. You may recall it was a U.S. hurricane-induced spike in gas revenues that allowed the province to spread an extra billion to calm its labour waters for the 2010 Olympics. 

The finance ministry estimates that after the startup period, a medium-sized LNG export operation would pay total taxes of around $800 million a year to the province. De Jong notes this is more revenue than B.C. will collect from the entire forest industry this year, from a single plant. There are 18 currently proposed.

This new LNG income tax is nowhere near the biggest source. It’s bigger than the carbon tax that LNG producers will pay on fuel use, but only a fourth of what B.C. collects in royalties for selling the gas. The biggest source of revenue from this hoped-for plant is “other taxes,” which include sales tax and corporate income tax, which B.C.

increased to 11 per cent last year.University of Calgary

economist Jack Mintz, who supported B.C. on its ill-fated harmonized sales tax, says this additional LNG tax is wrong-headed at any rate.

“If other provinces take the same view with respect to resource taxation, new levies would be applied to oil refining, forest product manufacturing, mining processing and a host of other activities linked to resource industries,” Mintz wrote last week in the Financial Post.

If B.C. does get a substantial LNG export industry, it will include gas from Alberta, with royalties going there, not here. And companies are also wrangling with the federal government over its taxes, with local governments and First Nations still in line for their cut.

The big question isn’t whether B.C. will get its fair share. It’s whether there will be anything to share.

Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press.

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This year, the annual celebration of Halloween will collide with the beginning of the weekend, on Friday night.

Weekends and Halloween can be a potent mix sometimes, as the activities of young trick-or-treaters collide with those of adults who want to celebrate the end of a work week, and in the case of Halloween, often use it as an occasion for a party.

Many children of course love the experience of dressing up and going door-to-door, and there are plenty of ways for them to stay safe. Parents should accompany them. Wearing some type of reflective clothing and carrying flashlights is very helpful as well.

While trick or treating usually doesn’t go on too late, drivers need to be very careful. The weather has not been particularly great and it will be very dark, no matter what weather conditions are. Taking some extra precautions will be a good idea.

As fireworks are not being sold in most areas as part of Halloween any longer, there are fewer issues involving their misuse. Nonetheless, there are always a few individuals who manage to get their hands on some fireworks, so caution is encouraged—both for those who set off fireworks, and for those who are in the vicinity.

Police and fire department personnel usually expect a busy Halloween and are likely to be out in force, so those contemplating illegal activities might wish to keep that in mind.

Thinking ahead about how to enjoy Halloween in a safe and responsible way is a good way to ensure all goes well. It can be a fun evening, but at the same time, it is good to take precautions, given some of the things that inevitably happen that evening—and the fall weather and darkness.

–Langley Times (Black Press)

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COMMENT

These must be very trying times for any political party running against Derek Corrigan (BCA) and his team of councillors and trustees.

Not only is Burnaby rated one of the best-managed cities in all of Canada, but also has become an example of how to achieve the fine balance of providing a favourable tax regime that encourages businesses to invest in our city while providing all the necessary services to address the needs of those less fortunate.

I defy anyone to list even one other local municipality that has done a better job.

In just the last week alone, the ultra right-wing Fraser Institute has listed Burnaby as having the third-lowest rate of taxation out of 17 local municipalities.

I also attended the grand opening of the brand new headquarters for the Burnaby Neigbourhood House, in the city-leased part of the new 46-storey tower that was recently built in Metrotown.

Thousands of Burnaby residents will benefit from the many excellent programs and services the BNH have to make all Burnaby neighbourhoods better places to live.

Meantime, all I seem to hear from the opposition is petty rants and no real vision on what they would do.

Dave MylesBurnaby

LET’S TAKE A CHANCE ON SOMETHING BETTER

Last week I had to pinch myself. Was I really reading the same Burnaby papers? 

So many people expressed their dissatisfaction with Mayor Corrigan and, for once, there was a measure of how badly city hall is run in Burnaby.

To add even more of the same may look like overkill, but may be necessary, nevertheless.

At an “information” meeting in the little church on Willingdon, Mayor Corrigan nodded in agreement when Ben West, now of

ForestEthics, informed us by how many feet the sea level was to rise by the year 2025.

Really? Only a few months earlier

Mr. Corrigan had signed the work orders to raise our dike by 30 centimeters, enough to take care of official forecasts for the next century.

Mr. Corrigan has made the Kinder Morgan pipeline an election issue, knowing full well that this is a federal matter and Burnaby has no jurisdiction. 

Mr. Corrigan’s version of the Burnaby pipeline spill always leaves out that the company involved was contracted by the City of Burnaby and used improper work procedures.

The backhoe operator had to hit the pipeline five times before it broke! 

Kinder Morgan president Ian Anderson had to set the record straight, that only four homeowners would be inconvenienced by the twinning of the pipeline. 

Other communications were to make us think that half of Burnaby was to be dug up. 

Does the word “hypocrisy” come to mind when you think of our current administration?

It’s time for a change and have the Burnaby First Coalition show us how it’s done better!

Ziggy EckardtBurnaby

BURNABY STILL DOING WHAT IT DOES BEST

According to a recent “study” released by the Fraser Institute, voters need to have a “conversation” about “how

municipal governments are spending” tax dollars.

But, other than a ranking of expenditures of the 17 local governments in Metro Vancouver, and a comparison of residential versus business taxes collected, there isn’t much in the report to sink one’s teeth into. 

When it comes right down to it, it’s all bark and no bite.

But, for all that, the report has some good news for Burnaby voters.

On the question of sharing the tax burden, our city government favours residents (at 48 per cent) over businesses (at 52 per cent).

The other 16 area municipalities collect more taxes from residents than from businesses.    

And when it comes to spending, only four municipalities spend less per capita than Burnaby.

Voted the best-run city in Canada (based largely on good financial management) in 2009 by Maclean’s Magazine, it seems Burnaby is still doing what it does best.

Bill BrassingtonBurnaby

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Bobcat sightings at Deer Lake First thought a cougarWanda [email protected]

What were originally thought to be cougar sightings at Deer Lake Park have now been deemed to be a bobcat.

The first sightings were reported early in the spring, which led to signs being installed warning people there might be a cougar in the area, said Melinda Yong, environmental technician for Burnaby parks.

There have been more sightings in the last month. People are advised to call the B.C. Environment Ministry where conservation officers will ask questions about the animal’s

description and behaviour.So far, all the reports have been

determined to be a large bobcat. New signs were installed in

September to raise awareness of the difference between bobcats, cougars and housecats. A bobcat is less of a concern than a cougar since it is smaller and less aggressive, said Yong. She noted cougars, in contrast, can attack if a person looks them in the eye.

As for the Deer Lake bobcat, “most have spotted it running away into the bushes, that’s completely normal,” she said. If it doesn’t do so, that would raise red flags for conservation officers.

While it’s not known if it’s the

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same bobcat, there have also been sightings at Burnaby Lake and in Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area, she said. Yong said the parks department is “thrilled” to know there is wildlife living in local parks. “For us as people in parks we’re always excited to know there is still valuable habitat out there.”

Anyone who sees the animal should report it to conservation officers at 1-877-952-RAPP (7277).

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of Halloween and easily forget the rules of the road.

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during my time in the Prius v, which is right in the ballpark.In addition to a standard driving mode, the Prius v offers three additional driv-ing modes that are selected by pressing a switch on the centre console. EV is a pure-electric mode, but its range is lim-ited (about 1.5 km) and it only operates at speeds up to 40 km/hour. In ECO mode, fuel consumption is reduced by limiting throttle openings and restricting air conditioning use. In Power mode the Hybrid Drive System gives everything it can muster and this mode automatically switches on when you stomp on the gas pedal. The Chuckanut is a stretch of road that demands a cautious, easy-on-the-gas pedal driving style – just as a Hybrid

does! Scenic splendour is a constant distraction on your right (heading south), but there’s a steep 200 feet drop in some stretches, an unforgiving rock face on the left and lots of sharp bends. There are numer-ous pull-off locations at viewing spots. Larrabee State Park is certainly worth a visit and agood place for a hike or a beach-side picnic. South of Colony Creek Bridge the Chuckanut runs through the flat fertile planes of the Skagit Valley. It’s a dramatic change in landscape, the sky is suddenly bigger and the road ahead is long and straight as far you can see. For an interesting side trip take the Bow Hill Road into the charming little village of Bow-Edi-son and, further on, this road also takes you to Samish Island.A recommended stop in Edison is the Breadfarm, where you can buy a hearty Chuckanut Multigrain Loaf. This family run business makes baked goods from scratch and in small batches using old fashioned techniques and organic ingredients. The fresh baked smells are intoxicating and the taste ... divine!

An interesting historical footnote, at one time (in the late 19th century, Edison was a community of Utopian Socialists known as the Equality Colony).Not sure if I’ll ever get completely comfortable with the central instrument panel in a Prius. A switch button on the dash that changed kilometres to miles, however, was brilliantly simple and perfect for this trip. My biggest beef with the Prius v was cabin road noise at high speeds. Depending on the highway sur-face it can be so loud that it’s hard to converse with a front passenger.Bigger and better, the Prius v offers the functionality and versatility of a wagon, for a relatively small price premium. Toyota’s tried and trusted Hybrid Synergy Drive system offers outstanding fuel economy and surprisingly good power, when needed.

The Specs – 2014 Toyota Prius vPrice: $27,480 to $37,175Power: 1.8L I4 & 60 kw motor, 134 horsepower (combined).Transmission: CVT automaticFuel consumption: 4.3/4.8 L/100 km (city/highway)

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Friday, October 31, 2014 NewsLeader A15Friday, October 31, 2014 NewsLeader A15

Heading out on the Altimate road trip

Driving all 3,945 kilome-tres of the famous Route 66 from Chicago to Santa Monica has always been on my bucket list.However, I’m hoping that after enduring a week on that often rocky and rough road that it will not be the last of my ever expanding must-do-before-I-die list! On Saturday, November 1, I head to Chicago for a route briefing and meeting with Gary Fleshman, who has driven the route more than 100 times. I am one of 14 journalists from across Canada participating in the drive staged by Nissan Canada to launch the 2015

versions of the Altima sedan and Rogue sport ute.

Interestingly, a few people plan to do only half of the journey . . . seems to me that’s like climbing half way up Everest!The daily trek will range between 450 and 600 kilometres, getting us to California by the evening of Saturday, November 9. We’ll pass through Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona and California.Along the way, we will visit many locations and attrac-tions made famous through Hollywood and many a TV documentary, not to men-tion dozens of life-on-the-road books. Personally, I’m

looking forward to spotting the roadside ghost towns that inspired the Cars mov-ies, who said they’re just for kids? And in New Mexico and Arizona my eyes will be scanning for locations featured in the Breaking Bad TV series.We’re camping under the stars in the Grand Canyon. Sheesh! The last time I was under canvas was about 25 years ago when I accompanied my son Niall to his Beaver camp. An overnight stay at the El Travatore Motel, in Bullhead City, AZ, where we pick a theme room, quickly follows that chill night. Elvis

Presley or Marilyn Monroe? Wonder if this drive was on their bucket list.The organizers suggested we swap partners part way across before fights break out. My drive buddy for four days will be Toronto Star scribe Mark Richardson. Second prize was eight days with my fellow Brit. Truth is neither of us will spoil another couple, well

at least for four days.I’m currently watching as many episodes of the 1960s’ era Route 66 TV series as I can and digesting every story about music inspired by the highway. Of course, I’m making a compi-lation tape, I mean picking a playlist for my generic MP3 player. I will be sharing my adven-tures with Driveway readers

during and after the trip. Blogging begins on drivewaybc.ca this coming weekend and a full report will appear in print and online in late November.Off to get my kicks on Route 66. Adios . . . for now.

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The review will address what Burnaby roads will be like 25 years from now when another 40,000 people are expected to be living in the city.

Dhaliwal, chair of Burnaby’s traffic safety committee, noted that the expansion of Highway 1 and the Port Mann Bridge was done by the province despite Burnaby’s opposition. That’s led to more cars and congestion coming into Burnaby neighbourhoods and the city having to look at putting in traffic calming tools.

As for the future, Dhaliwal noted that much of the city’s development is focused around transportation hubs, SkyTrain in particular.

City hall is encouraging development that will allow its residents to be less reliant on automobiles, allowing growth without a massive influx of motorists.

Fellow BCA incumbent Coun. Nick Volkow said

Burnaby’s location in the centre of the Lower Mainland is a double-edged sword that’s led to lots of motorists going through the city east-west.

The city is looking into improving north-south connections for Burnaby residents, to make it

easier, for instance, to go from North Burnaby to Metrotown and vice versa.

Volkow, a truck driver for many years, said a number of major roads in the city were previously

controlled by the provincial government, making changes difficult. But in recent years, they’ve been downloaded onto the city so it can gradually start making improvements where needed.

Much of current transportation planning is reactive.

“If we were to start the city today with everything we know, we wouldn’t design it like this,” he said, adding, “30 to 40 years ago, who would have considered cycling a

mode of transportation to be included in transportation planning?”

Volkow supports separating cyclists from main roads, designing bike routes on quieter streets, rather than full physical separation

of cars and bikes. That’s because separation would require eliminating lanes for car traffic.

In that case, “I think you contribute more to road rage than helping cyclists.”

One of the city’s goals is to provide bike connections between the four quadrants and town centres of the city, he said.

As for the planned linear park on Willingdon, he said the city started buying the properties back in the 1970s. But by the time it had all the land and was ready to move ahead with the project, attitudes had changed and a widening of the road was no longer something residents supported.

So, instead the city hopes to use it to add green space and help improve routes for

cyclists and pedestrians.As for the HOV lane on

Willingdon, Volkow said it’s actually a bus lane with additional sections continuing south. Eliminating it would leave bus drivers “to fend for themselves.”

He was not aware of any traffic concerns related to SFU or UniverCity, and pointed out that residential development was planned and designed to not be car-oriented.

Most residents use transit or car-sharing and many work at or attend the university next door.

On the other hand, ratrunners are a neverending problem the city continues to try to manage with traffic calming.

“It’s like [the carnival game] Whack-a-mole. You can stop it at one end and it’ll pop up at another end,” Volkow said.

“Human nature is human nature. If people can figure out a way to run through Burnaby neighbourhoods and shave a minute or two off their commute times they’re going to do it.”

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Burnaby (http://www.burnaby.ca/City-Services/Planning/Heritage-Planning/Heritage-Planning-Program.html?PageMode=Print)

 

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In municipalities with an of� cial Heritage Register, buildings are categorized based on their historical importance, such as Vancouver’s A, B, and C classes, or North Vancouver’s Primary, Secondary, and Supplemental classes.

These classi� cations re� ect the building’s level of protection against future alteration or demolition. In most municipalities, homes in the highest heritage category cannot be altered without municipal approval.

Typically, homes in the lesser categories can be altered after the owners meet with municipal Heritage Planning staff to discuss ways of preserving the home’s exterior character. Owners of authentically restored older homes can apply to have them placed on the municipalities Heritage Register, helping to preserve local history and, in some cases, enhance their resale value.  

Provincial heritage conservationThe BC Heritage Conservation

Act protects archaeological sites on private land, without requiring formal designation. This means

that property owners who � nd evidence of an archaeological site on their property must pay for further investigation.

An archaeological site is a location with evidence of past human activity including stone carvings, remains of ancient houses, campsites or middens.

The province keeps inventories of properties that have heritage value in its Heritage Registry. The heritage designation is a form of expropriation of property rights (like a statutory right of way) and imposes certain restrictions on property owners. Once the

designation is made, it appears on title.

The province has more than 21,000 records of sites and objects in the provincial Heritage Registry. 

Only a few thousand Lower Mainland homes are on city Heritage Registers, but many other older homes can legitimately be called ‘heritage’ if they retain their original features.

When looking to buy a heritage home, realtors may suggest looking for one that has not been extensively remodelled, for example, where walls and windows have not been moved, original wood � oors and millwork are still in place, and the exterior has not been stuccoed over.

The key is for buyers to educate themselves about the period and style of the home they’re looking for, and to develop an eye for authentic details.

Buyers should also perform due diligence to � nd out the history of a property. There have been cases where home owners have been required to hire an archaeologist to conduct in-depth examinations of their property if it is suspected to have items of archaeological value.

—COURTESY REAL ESTATE BOARD OF GREATER VANCOUVER

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NEWSLEADER FILENew Westminster’s Queen’s Park neighbourhood, in particular, has many heritage homes.

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2. Find a Realtor® who’s right for you

The agent who helped you buy your home is a good place to start. Or look for names on For Sale signs in your neighbourhood or ask friends or family.

3. Sign a listing agreementThis authorizes your agent and their

brokerage to market and sell your home. It will define the legal relationship between you and the real estate brokerage and also set a time limit for the agent to sell your home.

4. Determine your asking price

The right asking price will attract buyers and pay maximum return. Too low and you could miss out on thousands. Too high will scare away buyers. The goal is fair market value.

5. Add specialists to your team

Similar to when you bought your home, it’s essential to have a notary public or lawyer handle all documents that change hands and make sure your interests are protected.

6. Prepare your home for sale

See your home through a buyer’s eyes: purge clutter, clean/repair what you can.

7. Let your Realtor® do what they do

Your agent will begin to market your home.

8. Prepare your financesWill the buyer “assume” your

mortgage or are you “discharging” it? If you’re buying new, is your mortgage “portable”? These are questions for your agent, lender and notary public or lawyer.

9. Receive an offerAlthough Realtors® will walk you

through the process, be prepared for stress. You will see every offer since it’s required you see every offer submitted. You will have three options: accept, reject, counter offer.

10. Close the dealYou were successful and have drafted a

legally binding agreement. Contact your lawyer or notary public, your lending institution and consult your Realtor®. Immediately start satisfying any conditions of the agreement that require action on your part.

10 Steps for Selling Your Home

Although there’s a lot of excitement in the purchase of a new home, there’s also a lot of stress. A good realtor will help by walking you through the process.

Costs involved in selling a home

Realtors fees or commissions vary. Compensation is always agreed to beforehand between you and your realtor. There is no set commission rate in the real estate profession, and any fee or commission paid depends on the services provided by your realtor, which can vary significantly depending on your needs as a client or the business model used by the realtor.

When is the commission or fee payable?The Standard Multiple Listing Contract

provides that the fee or commission is payable on the earlier of the following:

• completion date under the Contract of Purchase and Sale; or

• the actual date that the sale completes.The GSTGST applies to realtor fees and other

services. Other costsDon’t forget to ask your realtor about these

costs when calculating the total cost of selling your home:

• Adjustments, may include property tax adjustments

• Final maintenance and utility costs• Lawyer or notary fees and expenses –

attending to execution of documents• Costs of clearing the title, including:• Discharge fees charged by encumbrance

holders• Pre-payment penalties• Insurance – should maintain until the

latter of either the date when you receive the proceeds of sale or when you vacate the property

• Real estate commission fee• Moving fees

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First item of business when moving into a new home is security.

Even if your home is newly built, we recommend rekeying all locks, and changing alarm and garage codes.

If you do not have a monitored home alarm consider installing one. Ensure that you reinforce the telephone lines and wires to the exterior of your home to prevent thieves from cutting, tampering or stealing them.

Moving results in lots of garbage and recyclables which pile up outside your home while you get settled in.

This is inviting to thieves who are looking for new purchases (TV, computer, stereos). Ensure that your empty boxes are not seen from the street. Instead keep them inside out of sight until they can be removed by you.    

Room with a view

Stand outside your new home and observe what can be seen through your windows during the day and night. What is in plain sight (TV, computer,

valuables)? If you can see them so can thieves. You may want to consider blinds, curtains or lighting changes. You will be amazed when you look and see what others may see from the street.

Look at the trees and shrubs around your property.

Privacy is important but should not have a negative impact on you and your neighbours’ home security. The trees and shrubs must be pruned to allow a clear view of the property. Pay close attention that landscaping does not provide a concealment area for thieves to hide around your windows and doors.

The weak linkWindows and patio

doors are a weak link when it comes to home security and may facilitate break and enters. Windows and patio doors can be lifted from the tracks, pried open, broken, etc. So consider some strategies to assist with your security:

 • Always locks all windows and doors when not home OR in the immediate area.

• Protect your windows, patio and entry doors by installing secondary locking devices; this includes all access above

the ground level.  

Embracing your neighbourhood

Get to know your neighbours and connect with your local resident group. By working together, neighbours can increase their home and neighbourhood safety and security.

Implementing the Block Watch Program on your street is a good way to communicate with neighbours and police about suspicious and criminal activity. The cohesiveness of a neighbourhood coupled with a partnership with your local police department contributes to a successful and safer community.

New Westminster: New Westminster Crime Prevention Team, 604-529-2446 or visit www.nwpolice.org.

Burnaby: Block Watch is at www.blockwatch.com or contact the Burnaby RCMP Block Watch Coordinator at 604-294-7781 or 604-294-7695 or email [email protected].

Making Life Safe at Home

Be sure to protect your windows, patio and entry doors by installing secondary locking devices, including all access above the ground level.  

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Mortgage Payment TipsConsider the following money-saving steps when calculating your

mortgage payments:By shortening your loan repayment or amortization period to 20 years

from 25 years, you’ll pay your mortgage off five years sooner. You’ll pay higher monthly payments, but you’ll build equity faster and you’ll pay less in interest over the long term.

Apply for a prepayment option. If you receive one, you can directly pay down some of your principal before it’s due. Make sure to check for prepayment penalties. By paying biweekly instead of monthly, you’ll make 26 payments in a year or 13 months instead of just 12 months and reduce your amortization to about 20 years from 25 years.

Other Costs to Buying a Home

The price of the house you are buying is not the only cost you need to consider when deciding if you can afford to buy.

There are other costs to consider:• Legal Fees• Appraisal Fee• Home Inspection• Title Insurance• Property Transfer Tax or Land Transfer Tax• Survey Certificates• Prepaid Expenses• Property Tax— typically paid for the year so the seller is reimbursed

the portion of the year that the buyer will occupy• Utility Bills• Strata/Condo Administration Costs to produce• Estoppel Certificate• Insurance Binder• Form A

• GST—new construction only

Home Finance 101

Money can be a huge cause of stress. So in order to minimize the worry and maximize the joy in owning a new home, it’s good to know the costs up front, and prepare a smart way to pay down your mortgage.

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1. Schedule a consultation to discuss what the buyer is looking for in a home.

2. The Realtor® may suggest buyers speak with a mortgage consultant to figure out their buying power and obtain a mortgage pre-approval letter.

3. The agent will then look up home listings in a particular price range and help the buyers to view the homes.

4. When buyers find a home, the real estate agent will help them come up with a fair market price and write up the contract to present to the seller.

5. The agent will help the buyer negotiate on the final price with the seller.

6. The agent may be present during a home inspection, which is recommended.

7. The agent will schedule home appraisal.

8. He or she will then confirm the closing and be present at closing with the buyer and the attorney, if necessary. There are some very clear steps a realtor should make when helping you on your way to buying or selling a home.

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1. The agent will meet with the sellers and evaluate the home and property.

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3. The agent may make suggestions for repairs or improvements that can help make the home more attractive to buyers.

4. The real estate agent may present a marketing plan that indicates where the home will be advertised.

5. He or she will write up a listing agreement and begin the process of marketing the home.

6. An open house for real estate brokers may be scheduled.

7. An open house for buyers will be scheduled.

8. The agent will field calls from other agents and notify the seller when a viewing request has been made.

9. Follow-up feedback can be offered, which may include information the agent receives by making calls to people who viewed the home or by tracking how many potential buyers viewed the home listing.

10. When an offer comes in, the agent will notify the sellers and advise them of the negotiation process.

11. The agent will be present during a home inspection.

12. The agent will likely be present at the home closing with the attorneys.

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Amortization – The number of years it takes to repay the entire amount of a mortgage.

Appraisal – An estimate of a property’s market value, used by lenders in determining the amount of the mortgage.

Appreciation – The increase of a property’s value over time.

Assessment – The value of a property, set by the local municipality, for the purposes of calculating property tax.

Assumable Mortgage – A mortgage help on a property by the seller that can be taken over by the buyer, who then accepts responsibility for making the mortgage payments.

Closed Mortgage – A mortgage that cannot be prepaid, renegotiated or refinanced during its term.

Closing Costs – Expenses in addition to the purchase price for buying and selling a property.

Closing Date – The date on which the title and keys to the property are transferred from the seller to the buyer, and the money is paid.

Conventional Mortgage – A mortgage loan that does not exceed 80% of the lending value of the property.

Counteroffer – One party’s written response to the other party’s offer during the negotiation of a real estate purchase between buyer and seller.

Credit Report – A snapshot of your credit history and one of the main tools lenders use to decide whether or not to give you credit.

Credit Score – A numeric rating that is a reflection of your financial health at a specific point in time indicaing the risk you represent to lenders.

Debt Service Ratio – The percentage of a borrower’s gross income that can be used for housing costs, including mortgage payment and taxes.

Deposit – A payment made when you make an Offer to Purchase to show that you are a serious buyer. The deposit will form part of your down payment.

Down Payment – The part of the purchase price of a property that the buyer pays in cash and does not finance with a mortgage.

Equity – The difference between the price for which a property can be sold and the mortgage on the property.

Fixed Rate Mortgage - A mortgage for which the interest rate does not change for the length of the mortgage term.

Foreclosure – A legal process by which the lender takes possession and ownership of a property when the borrower doesn’t meet the mortgage obligations.

Gross Debt Service Ratio – A general rule is that your housing costs (mortgage payments, taxes, heating) should not be more than 32% of your gross monthly income.

High Ratio Mortgage – A mortgage that exceeds 80% of the loan-to-value ratio; must be insured by either the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation or a private insurer to protect the lender against default by the borrower who has less equity invested in the property.

Interest – The cost of borrowing money.

Interest Rate – The return the lender receives for advancing the mortgage funds required by the borrower to purchase a property.

Joint Tenancy – A form of ownership in which two or more individuals (often spouses) have an equal share in he ownership of a property.

Lien – Any legal claim against a property, filed to ensure payment of a debt.

Listing Agreement – The contract between the listing broker and an owner, authorizing the REALTOR® to facilitate the sale or lease of a property.

Listing Broker – The REALTOR® who signs a contract with an owner to sell the property

Mortgage – A contract between a borrower and a lender. The borrower pledges a property as security to guarantee repayment of the mortgage debt.

Mortgage Broker – A person or company having contacts with financial institutions or individuals wishing to invest in mortgages.

Mortgage Default Insurance – Government-backed or privately-backed insurance protecting the lender against the borrower’s default on their mortgage.

Mortgage Payment – Regular installments made towards paying off principal and interest on a mortgage.

Mortgage Term – The length of time a lender will loan mortgage funds to a borrower. Most run from six months to five years, after which the borrower can repay the balance of the mortgage or renegotiate the mortgage for another term.

Open Mortgage – A mortgage that can be prepaid or renegotiated at any time and in any amount without penalty.

Pre-approved Mortgage – Tentatively approved by a financial institution for a specified amount, interest rate and monthly payment.

Principal – The mortgage amount initially borrowed, or the portion still owing on the mortgage. Interest is calculated on the principal amount.

Term – The period of time your mortgage agreement will be in effect. At the end of the term, you either pay off the mortgage in full, renew it or renegotiate it.

Title – Legal evidence of ownership of a property.

Title Insurance – A lender, lawyer or notary may suggest you get insurance covering the loss caused by defects of title to the property.

Title Search – A detailed examination of the ownership documents to ensure there are no liens or other encumbrances on the property and no questions regarding the seller’s ownership claim.

Total Debt Service Ratio – The maximum percentage of a borrower’s income that a lender will consider for all debt repayment including a mortgage.

Variable Rate Mortgage – A mortgage for which payments are fixed, but whose interest rate changes in relationship to fluctuating market interest rates. If rates go up, a larger portion of the payment goes to interest. If rates go down, a larger portion of the payment is applied to the principal.

Glossary of Terms

Multiple Listings Service is a great resourceHousing market information

originating from the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) has long been recognized as the most reliable and comprehensive data available for those looking to buy or sell a home.

How does the MLS® work?

The strength of this more than 60-year-old system rests in the quality and accuracy of the information. Government, economists, financial institutions, appraisers and others all rely on MLS® data.

This is because REALTORS® who submit the listing information, and MLS® staff at real estate boards who conduct quality control, are trained and educated in the complexities of real estate.

“Using the MLS® gives unmatched exposure to properties for sale,” says Jake Moldowan, former president of the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver.

“If you’re selling your home, a listing on MLS® will be shared with other REALTORS® for the broadest distribution possible. If you’re buying a home, MLS® will have the largest pool of homes to choose from.

“The MLS® also serves as the foundation of our property taxation system by providing reliable information, backed by professional accountability, to government bodies responsible for assessments in our province,” Moldowan said.

REALTORS® know how to describe a property accurately and what information must be disclosed in an MLS® listing.

For instance, if there is a restriction on the use of a property, something called an easement, this information must appear in the MLS® listing.

Many alternate systems and services exist to buy and sell homes and they all compete for customers. The MLS® is the REALTOR® option.

How does the MLS® work?

REALTORS® compete with each other for your business, but at the same time cooperate to help you buy or sell property. That unique concept of cooperating while competing led to the creation of the MLS® in 1950 by the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver.

The MLS® is fundamentally a cooperative marketing system that helps the public buy and sell real estate.

It’s a system for sharing information between REALTORS® on homes for sale.

“Through the MLS® system, the REALTOR® who represents a seller is inviting all other REALTORS® to offer that home for sale to their buyers. Sellers therefore have all the REALTORS® in their community seeking buyers for their homes. For buyers, it’s a one-stop shopping experience,” Moldowan said.

“By having REALTORS®

agree to share their inventory with one another, a more efficient marketplace is created,” Moldowan says.

If the MLS® system did not exist, sellers would have to choose an individual real estate brokerage to list their home and only that brokerage would have the information about it and the ability to show and sell it.

If the MLS® system did not exist, buyers would have to go from REALTOR® to REALTOR® to view the listings of each individual brokerage.

“Sellers and buyers often decide to work with a REALTOR® because they want expert guidance through a complex process. For this important transaction, people want to select someone they are comfortable working with and who offers the services they are looking for at a price they can agree on. The MLS® system provides consumers a vast range of choices,” Moldowan says.

 

Why www.realtor.ca is a great advertising vehicle for property sales

The public website www.realtor.ca is not the MLS® system.

Local MLS® systems are owned and operated by local real estate boards, for use by REALTORS®. Consumers have direct access to information about MLS® listings through www.realtor.ca, a real estate advertising vehicle.

Each month, approximately five million unique visitors go to www.realtor.ca and view more than 118 million pages.

More than 700,000 people in BC log on to the website each month.

The home listing information on www.realtor.ca streams from the MLS® but does not contain the full collection of information on the system.

The website is provided by REALTORS® across Canada to help market properties on behalf of their clients.

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One had lifetime ban for shooting New West policeJeff Nagel

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Two men with Lower Mainland gang ties have been arrested by police on gun- and drug-related charges.

Isaac Drennan, 32, was arrested Oct. 9 at his Esquimalt home, where officers seized heroin, cocaine, methamphetamine and two handguns.

B.C.’s anti-gang police unit, the Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit of B.C., says Drennan’s alleged possession of firearms contravenes a lifetime prohibition that followed his conviction for the 2003 attempted murder of two New Westminster police officers.

The two officers were shot, one in the leg and one in his body armour, when they arrived at a shots fired call where Drennan was barricaded in a house.

Dustin Wadsworth, a 32-year-old associate of Drennan’s, was also arrested with several ounces of cocaine on Oct. 22 at his 3500-block Turner Street home in Vancouver.

Police also seized $58,000 in cash, 100 ecstasy tablets, cutting agent and scales for weighing drugs.

Wadsworth and Drennan both face drug trafficking charges, while Drennan also faces three counts related to illegal firearm possession.

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Burnaby Heights Pumpkin Parade : The n ight a f ter Halloween, bring your jack-o-lanterns to Confederation Park where they’ll be lined up along the path and lit up at dusk to create a “parade.” All pumpkins will be composted after the event. When: Saturday, Nov. 1, 5:30-8 p.m., rain or shine. Where: Confederation Park at the corner of Albert & Willingdon (between the pool and the Senior Centre). Info: https://www.facebook.com/heightspumpkinparade or heightspumpkin [email protected].

Families of Early New Westminster: the Herring Memorial Symposium: Everyone i s w e l c o m e t o learn about New Westminster history and g enealog ica l research, particularly t h o s e p u r s u i n g research on the first fami l ies through archival documents, photos and family t reasures . When: Saturday, Nov. 1, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Where: G l e n b r o o k P a r k Amenities Centre, 76 Jamieson Court, New Westminster. Free tickets: http://bit.ly/1svrKqJ Info: [email protected] o m o r h t t p : / /franceselizabeth herring.wordpress.com

Vancouver and Lower Mainland Multicultural Fa m i ly S u p p o r t Services Society: Offering a free 6-week expressive arts group for immigrant, refugee and visible minority women. Participants wi l l learn about self-care and stress management, building self-awareness and confidence. Drawing skills and artistic ability not necessary. When: Nov. 3-Dec.8, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Where: Burnaby Metrotown area. Info and register: Wenling or Sanaa, 604-436 1025.

New Westminster Symphony Orchestra: The orchestra is marking its 100th year with a season-opening concert led by Maestro J in “Jack” Zhang. Repertoire will include works by Wagner, Grieg, Shostakovich, and Berlioz, and will feature violist Manti Poon. When: Sunday, Nov. 2,

2 p.m. Where: Massey Theater, 8th Street and 8th Avenue, New Westminster. Cost: By donation at the door.

Bonsor Centre Health A le r t : Sugg ested donation $2. When: Monday, Nov. 3; 9 to 10:45 a.m. drop-in blood pressure, weight monitoring, health info, massage, socialization and relaxation; 9:55 a.m. exercise; Foot clinic (morning) by appointment (paid service - $28) Where: Bonsor Seniors Centre (55+), 6533 Nelson Ave., Burnaby. Info: 604-297-4956.

Understanding Osteoarthritis: This debilitating disease is the most common form of arthritis. We describe the symptoms, explain self-management strategies, and review various therapies. When: Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2:30-4 p.m. Where: Burnaby Multicultural Society, 6255 Nelson Ave., Burnaby. Info: Carol, 604-431-4131 ext.27 or [email protected].

Living on the Flats - Burnaby’s Crabtown and Vancouver ’s B l e n h e i m F l a t s : Speakers from Burnaby Village Museum and Burnaby Archives will explore the history of these fascinating neighbourhoods along the waterfront. Free but space is limited. When: Wednesday, Nov. 5, 7-8 p.m. Where: McGill branch library, 4595 Albert St., Burnaby. Register: www.bpl.bc.ca/events/, or 604-299-8955.

Burnaby Rhododendron and G a rd e n S o c i e t y : The next BRAGS meeting will feature a presentation on Wisley Garden by Margaret Cadwaldr. Refreshments will be served and everyone is welcome. When: Wednesday, Nov. 5, 7 p.m. Where: Discovery Room, Burnaby Village Museum, Canada Way at Deer Lake Ave. (Sperling). Info: brags.ca

Country Market and Christmas Bazaar: The CWL of St. Theresa’s Parish in Burnaby hosts its annual Country Market and Christmas Bazaar featuring a tea room and raffle tickets

while shopping for Christmas gifts. When: Saturday, Nov. 8, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Where: St. Theresa’s church, Canada Way and Fulwell Street, Burnaby.

Craft Sale & Tea: C e n t u r y H o u s e Association offers an afternoon tea and browsing the white elephant area, bake sale, books, jewelry, pottery, crafts, quilting and raffles. When: Saturday, Nov. 8, 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where: C e n t u r y H o u s e , 620 Eighth St., New Westminster.

St. Peter’s Catholic Women’s League BA Z A A R : S i l e n t auction, baking table, j ewe l l e r y b o o t h , knitting and sewing booth and Christmas booth. When: Saturday, Nov. 8, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Where: Parish Hall, 330 Royal Ave., New Westminster.

Christmas Tea and B a z a a r : W h e n : Saturday, Nov. 8, 12:30 to 3 p.m. Where: Knox Presbyterian Church, 403 East Columbia St., New Westminster.

Annual Fall Tea and Bazaar: Mt. Zion’s Lutheran Church Wo m e n ’s g r o u p presents the annual fall tea and bazaar featuring afternoon tea with home baking, bake table, craft table and white elephant i t e m s f o r s a l e . Everyone welcome. When: Saturday, Nov. 8, 2 to 4 p.m. Where: Mt. Zion Lutheran Church, Lower Hall, 930 Cumberland St., New Westminster.

Craft Fair: Hosted by the Fraternal order of Eagles, Ladies Auxiliary. When: Saturday, Nov. 8, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Where: CAW Hall, 707 12th St., New Westminster.

A n t o n i a H i r s ch : Negative Space: An exhibition of new work by the Berlin-based artist, writer and editor that investigates the interrelation of inner and outer worlds. When: Until Dec. 13. Where: SFU Gallery, Academic Quadrangle 3004, 8888 University Drive, Burnaby. Info: www.sfugalleries.ca, 778-782-4266 or [email protected].

B e n Frey : T h e Burnaby Art Gallery presents an exhibition by Ben Frey. He produces meticulous i l lus t ra t ions and paintings on paper that draw from literary and fantasy sources, with diverse origins of inspiration such as traditional western tattoo design, children’s books, political and car toon imag ery. When: Until Dec. 7. Where: Bob Prittie Metrotown library, 6100 Willingdon Ave., Burnaby. Info: www.burnabyartgallery.ca.

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The alleged rumour-mongers are targeting immigrants who don’t speak much English and don’t follow local politics.

“Bonny,” who asked her name not be used for fear of retaliation, said she was with other Chinese parents about two weeks ago at Bonsor Rec Centre, waiting for their children’s classes to end, when they were approached.

One of the other parents, a woman,

asked them in Mandarin if they were Canadian citizens, presumably because they would therefore be able to vote in the Nov. 15 civic election.

She identified herself as a volunteer for Burnaby First, Bonny said.

“That was the first time I heard of Burnaby First.”

The woman told them of the upcoming election and said only Burnaby First can protect their kids.

“I asked her what

happens if Burnaby First fails with the election. She said, if another party wins, they support the gays and they can also change the kids’ sex at school … at school they will give the kids something like a drug injection … and the school won’t tell parents.”

Bonny couldn’t believe what she heard. She said she came to Canada from China almost 10 years ago believing it was a better place to be.

The group of parents she was with were all worried by what the woman said, and Bonny told them she would look into it further.

One of the regulars at the restaurant where she works is Katrina Chen, a BCA school board candidate, who assured her the rumour was not true and explained it likely stemmed from opposition to the school district’s Policy 5.45 combatting homophobia.

Chen was flabbergasted by what Bonny told her.

“At first I was laughing about it because I was like,

nobody’s going to believe this. But [Bonny] gave me a serious look. She said, ‘No, actually some of the parents actually believed it.’ ”

The fact the rumour is spreading only among the Chinese immigrant community, Chen said, “it’s not just an attack on the gay and lesbian community, it’s also an attack on the Chinese community. They’re taking advantage of people’s language barriers and cultural differences.”

Chen, who is originally from Taiwan, said she has also been asked about the rumour while

doorknocking. Daren Hancott,

Burnaby First’s mayoral candidate, was stunned when a NewsLeader reporter informed him of the rumour.

“Are you kidding me?” he said. “This is crazy.”

Hancott said he had not heard of the rumour despite knocking on thousands of doors and it’s not part of the Burnaby First platform. He stressed the party’s candidates would not be involved.

“I don’t understand where it’s coming from, it’s not Burnaby First and it’s not our candidates so it’s a

surprise,” he said.“I don’t know

who these people are, we have a lot of supporters. Like I said, this is two weeks away from the election, this is a funny thing. It doesn’t make any sense to me. So anybody can say they’re a supporter of any party.”

But it has nothing to do with Burnaby First or its platform, Hancott said.

“How can you comment on something like that? It’s just too crazy, too radical, it’s not Burnaby First. Whoever it is should stop it, whoever they are.”

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NEW HOME DEVELOPMENT

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Surrey’s Clayton Heights has become a vibrant community with plenty of amenities and beautiful homes. Now, it’s welcoming Townline’s Th e Grove to the neighbourhood, adding more than a touch of green to the area and giving families the chance to put down roots.

“It’s nestled in a family friendly area,” says Courtney Osinchuk, marketing manager for Townline. “Th ere’s a new elementary school right across the street. You can literally watch your kids walk to school.”

Green space is an integral part of Th e Grove, with its centrally located grove, parks on two sides and greenbelts on the other two sides.

Th ere is plenty of curb appeal at Th e Grove, with its Craft sman contemporary architecture and professionally landscaped front and rear yards. Each home includes a single, tandem or double-car garage.

Inside, the two-, three- and four-bedroom

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Th e kitchen includes stainless-steel appliances and square edge fl at panel wood laminate cabinetry, complemented by eased square edge quartz countertops and a full height oversized ceramic tile backsplash.

Th e bathrooms are elegant and relaxing, with their own square edge fl at panel wood laminate cabinetry, eased square edge quartz countertops and a quartz backsplash. Th e ensuite takes the luxury further with a hand-laid porcelain fl oor tile and shower surround. Th e main bathroom features a deep soaker tub with a chrome rain showerhead and large format ceramic tile surround.

“Th ere has been a great response so far,” says Osinchuk. “Every time we release a phase, it sells quickly.”

Townline is currently selling the fi ft h of six phases.

“We have a few homes that are available for immediate occupancy, with the others being ready in the next two to three months, depending on the phase,” Osinchuk says. “We’ve concentrated on maximizing functionality in the layouts of these homes. For example, we added in workstations (in the kitchens) in the homes that do not have dens, so kids can do their homework or you can pay your bills or work on your computer.

People like the added functionality of that.”Townline’s reputation for quality has been a

big draw for buyers.“We are established in the community,”

Osinchuk says, noting that Th e Grove is their sixth project in the area, joining Canterbury Ridge, Clayton Rise, Compass, Heritance and Clayton Village.

Residents at Th e Grove will have access to Th e Grove Clubhouse, a 4,300-square-foot amenities space with an indoor fl oor hockey court, custom theatre screening room, fi tness room, fi reside social lounge with kitchenette

and a terrace with a barbecue and lounge seating. Th ey will also have unlimited access to the neighbouring Clayton Rise Clubhouse with its additional 4,800 square feet of amenities and outdoor pool.

Th e Grove is moments from Clayton Crossing and Willowbrook Mall, as well as Highway 1 for an easy commute, and plenty of leisure and recreation opportunities in the area, making it appealing to buyers of all ages.

“Th ere’s really a nice community here,” says Osinchuk. “Th ere’s something for everyone.”

Homes at Th e Grove start at $269,900. For more information, visit www.thegroveatclayton.ca, call 604-533-6968 or stop by the sales centre at 1-19433 68th Avenue, Surrey.

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Porte Development is off ering maximum value at Th e Maxx @ Verve in Surrey. Th e third and fi nal phase of the popular condominium community includes the fi nishes from the fi rst and second phases, Verve and Social @ Verve.

“Th is is a great opportunity for buyers,” says Jeanette Chaput, director of sales and marketing for Porte. “We’ve had a lot of fi rst-time buyers interested in Verve.”

To help those fi rst-time buyers, Porte is once again off ering

their popular fl exible deposit program at Th e Maxx @ Verve.“It gives buyers the chance to build their downpayment as we

build their home,” Chaput says.Th e homes at Th e Maxx range from 540 to 1,300 square feet,

in a variety of junior one-bedroom, one-, two- and three-bedroom plans.

Th e nine-foot ceilings (11 feet on the top fl oor) lend an incredible sense of space to your home, accented by large windows and laminate fl ooring.

Th e kitchens feature full-size stainless-steel appliances,

polished quartz countertops and under-cabinet valence lighting. Th e high-gloss upper cabinetry is complemented by warm wood lowers, and each fl oorplan includes some unique features such as wine racks, pantries or built-in work stations.

Ensuite bathrooms feature custom-designed vanities with polished quartz countertops, undermount sinks and vanity drawers, complemented by porcelain tile fl oors. Th e square-profi le deep soaker tub is lit by recessed lighting. Most two-bedroom homes include oversized shower stalls with semi-frameless glass doors.

“Our location is the best,” Chaput says. “We’re just a six-minute walk from King George SkyTrain station and 13 minutes to Central City mall.”

Verve is very close to dining, leisure and recreation opportunities as well as the Surrey campus of Simon Fraser University, Surrey City Hall and the City Centre library.

Homes start at $169,900. For more information, visit www.porte.ca/verve, call 604-588-3783 or stop by the presentation centre at 13931 Fraser Highway, open daily except Friday between noon and 5 p.m.

Porte offering a great opportunity at The Maxx @ Verve

Submitted photosThe parkhomes at The Grove in Clayton Heights are spacious and elegant, with stainless-steel appliances, quartz countertops and wood laminate cabinetry. Residents will have access to The Grove Clubhouse, with its 4,300 square feet of amenity space.

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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Freda Hogg on October 20th, peacefully in her home, in her 99th year. Born in Poole, England, she immigrated to Canada with her parents when she was two and lived in Sumas where her father was a surveyor with the crews reclaiming the Sumas Valley. Freda moved to New Westminster to start school at age 6 and lived there until her passing. She was deeply involved in all aspects of the city she loved and she belonged to countless organizations and committees. Over the years she was also involved with the Royal Westminster Regiment and the Regimental Museum, continuing that involvement after the death of her husband, Walter Scott Hogg in 1991. She was a Life Member of the Royal Westminster Regiment Association. She was also actively involved with the 2014 Remembrance Day Committee as she had been for many years. She was the recipient of several awards, including the Queen’s Jubilee Medal and the Governor General’s Caring Canadian Award. Freda is survived by her son Walter (Raylene) of Toronto, sister Margaret (Buddy) Anderson of Vernon, grandchildren Cheryl of Vancouver, Susanne (Scott), Khrystyne and Jason all of Toronto, and 4 great- grandchildren (Sydney, Cameron, Nathan and Kylie). A celebration of Freda’s life will take place on Sunday, November 23 at 2pm in the Anvil Centre on Columbia Street in New Westminster. In lieu of fl owers, donations may be made to the Museum of the Royal Westminster Regiment, the Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation or the Make-a-Wish Foundation of B.C. and the Yukon.

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To join our team of profession-al drivers please send a re-sume and current drivers ab-stract to:

[email protected] Fax: 604-587-9889

We thank all applicants for your interest!

Van-Kam is committed to employment equity and

environmental responsibility.

30 HAPPY THOUGHTS

109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

115 EDUCATION

APARTMENT/CONDOMANAGER TRAINING

• Certifi ed Home Study

Course• Jobs

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35 Years of Success!www.RMTI.ca

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109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

115 EDUCATION

Excavator & Backhoe Operator Training. Be employable in 4-6wks. Call 604-546-7600. www.rayway.ca

130 HELP WANTED

BAKERY HELP~ Burnaby ~

We are currently accepting applications for

Bakers’ Helper & Packer.Please apply in person: Mon-Fri 9am-2pm at:

1615 MacDonald Ave(E.1st Ave)

CONSTRUCTION SITEIn your NEIGHBOURHOOD

Req: Carpenters, HelpersLabourers, CSO’s/OFA’s

TCP’s, Cleaners $11-28/hrWork Today, Daily or Weekly Pay

Apply 9AM to 2PM at:118 – 713 Columbia Street

New West 604.522.4900

109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

130 HELP WANTED

CARRIERS NEEDED

YOUTH & ADULTS

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

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CHILDREN ........................................ 80-98

EMPLOYMENT ............................. 102-198

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

130 HELP WANTED

• ORDER PICKERS & COUNTER SALES

• DRIVER /WAREHOUSE PER-

SONRequired for Gregg Distributors. Langley warehouse distributor of industrial & automotive supplies is looking for self-motivated, energetic people to join our team. Knowledge of automotive and trucking industries is an asset.

COMPETITIVE SALARY & BENEFITS PACKAGE

Fax Resumes: 604.888.4688 or Email: [email protected] or

Visit:www.greggdistributors.ca

Very busy Okanagan Subaru dealership requires

immediately a Service Manager. Must enjoy a fast-paced working environment and have a minimum of fi ve-

years automotive management experience

including, parts, service, and warranty. This is a full-time

position which includes competitive wages and full

benefi t package. Please reply in person, email or fax your

resume to: Hilltop Subaru,4407 27th Street,

Vernon, BC Atten: Dayna Kosmino

[email protected]: 250-542-1778

142 OFFICE SUPPORT/CLERKS

Customer Service CoordinatorReq. for Fuchs Langley. Will take customer calls, emails & faxes, enter orders using SAP, send releases to warehouses,invoicing & expediting of orders. Must be very effi cient, detail oriented, organized, capable of multi-task-ing, and experienced in customer service work & computer entry.

$18.00/hr. Plus Profi t Sharing Bonuses. Mon.-Fri. 40 hrs./wk.

Fax resume: 604-888-1145or e-mail: [email protected]

160 TRADES, TECHNICAL

Commercial Trailer Journeyman Mechanic

(Surrey Terminal)

Van-Kam Freightways Ltd. re-quires two (2) full-time Commer-cial Trailer Journeyman Mechan-ics to work out of our Surrey Terminal located at 10155 Grace Road.

Applicants should have an in-spectors ticket, a minimum of 2 years of related experience, a positive attitude and able to work in a team environment. Experi-ence in a freight fl eet environ-ment would be preferred as this is a busy facility providing service to a large fl eet of Company Owned Trucks and Trailers.

Seize this opportunity to work for one of Western Canada’s largest regional freight carriers.

For more information, call Derek,

at 604-587-9818 or 604-968-7149

Interested candidates should at-tach an updated resume and cov-er letter to:

[email protected] or fax: 604-587-9889

Van-Kam thanks you for your interest, however only those be-ing considered will be contacted.

Van-Kam is committed toEmployment Equity and

Environmental Responsibility.

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

160 TRADES, TECHNICAL

INDUSTRIAL MECHANIC(MILLWRIGHT)

The Langley Concrete Group Wants You!

We are a local progressive concrete pre-cast company based in Chilliwack. Duties include; preventative maint., scheduled repairs, and quick response repairs to ensure our modernized equipment runs effi ciently. Routine equipment inspections and repairs are required.The Successful candidate must have good problem solving, diag-nostic, interpersonal, and time management skills. Must be able to work fl exible hours in a variety of conditions. Experience working with electrical systems and PLC programs would be a defi nite asset.Minimum requirements include completion of ITA certifi cate of qualifi cation as an Industrial Mechanic, inter - provincial red seal endorsement, & a certifi cate of apprenticeship. Previous work experience in a related industry would be an asset.

OUR COMPANY OFFERS:1.) Attractive Wages &

Excellent Employee Benefi ts.2.) Supportive, Engaged

Atmosphere With ChangeMinded Management Group.

3.) Company SponsoredSocial Activities/

Please e-mail resume,including cover letter &

references: [email protected]

Commercial Transport Journeyman Mechanic

(Surrey Terminal)

Van-Kam Freightways Ltd.requires two (2) full-time Com-mercial Transport Journeyman Mechanics to work out of our Surrey Terminal located at 10155 Grace Road. One (1) position is an afternoon shift starting at 3:30PM and working until midnight and the other position (1) has an 11:30PM start working until 8:00AM.

Applicants should have an in-spectors ticket, a minimum of 2 years of related experience, a positive attitude and able to work in a team environment. Experi-ence in a freight fl eet environ-ment would be preferred as this is a busy facility providing service to a large fl eet of Company Owned Trucks and Trailers.

Seize this opportunity to work for one of Western Canada’s largest regional freight carriers.

For more information, call Derek,

at 604-587-9818 or 604-968-7149

Interested candidates should at-tach an updated resume and cov-er letter to:

[email protected] or fax: 604-587-9889

Van-Kam thanks you for your interest, however only those be-ing considered will be contacted.

Van-Kam is committed toEmployment Equity and

Environmental Responsibility.

PERSONAL SERVICES

182 FINANCIAL SERVICES

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB.

1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com

PERSONAL SERVICES

182 FINANCIAL SERVICES

TAX FREE MONEYis available, if you are a homeowner, today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mort-gage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We don’t rely on credit, age or income.

Call Anytime1-800-639-2274 or

604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

233 CHIMNEY SERVICES

SANTA’S CHIMNEY SERVICES. Sweeping, Repairs, Rain-caps. www.santaschimneyservices.com 778-340-0324

260 ELECTRICAL

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

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

263 EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE

DRAIN Tiles, Sewer, Water Video Inspection, Jack Hammering, Hand

Excavating Call Tobias 604.782.4322

281 GARDENING

Excavators, Backhoes, Bobcats & Dump

Trucks for hireTOPSOIL & GRAVEL

604-531-5935

284 HEAT, AIR, REFRIGERATION

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

604-461-0999

287 HOME IMPROVEMENTS

QUALITY window replacement (in-sulation, vinyl) with 15 years experi-ence. Call: 778-989-3377

RENOVATIONSComplete Kitchen & Bathroom Renovations. QUALITY WORK

Call Rick 778-552-6227

ZIGGY’S RENOVATIONS. All types int/ext. Quality work. Free Est. Best prices! (604)931-4224 or 992-4146

HOME IMPROVEMENTSCarpentry, painting, drywall, tilesQuality work - reasonable price

Martin 778-355-5840

MIDAS CONSTRUCTION INC

604-251-3382Carpentry ServicesRemove & replace

concrete sidewalks, driveways, retaining

walls, drainage.

Member of BBB & WCBwww.midascontruction.ca

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

320 MOVING & STORAGE

MIRACLE MOVING Licensed - Bonded - Fully Equip. Residential Commercial, 1-3 Men

BIG OR SMALL MOVESStart $45/hr ~ All size trucks

Free estimate/Senior Discount www.miraclemoving.ca604 - 720 - 2009

~We accept Visa & Mastercard~

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

320 MOVING & STORAGE

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPINGAcross the street - across the world Real Professionals, Reas. Rates.

Best in every way! 604-721-4555.

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

AFFORDABLE MOVINGwww.affordablemoversbc.com

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

Licensed ~ Reliable ~ 1 to 3 MenFree Estimate/Senior DiscountResidential~Commercial~PianosLOCAL & LONG DISTANCE

604-537-4140

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

www.paintspecial.com 604.339.1989 Lower Mainland

604.996.8128 Fraser ValleyRunning this ad for 10yrs

PAINT SPECIAL3 rooms for $299,2 coats any colour

(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price inclsCloverdale Premium quality paint.

NO PAYMENT until Job iscompleted. Ask us about our

Laminate Flooring & Maid Services.

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

338 PLUMBING

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

10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Lic.gas fi tter. Aman: 778-895-2005

341 PRESSURE WASHING

GUTTER CLEANINGSAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE

Call Ian 604-724-6373

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

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

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

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

COMPLETE ROOFING + Repairs & gutters. All Roofs - Cedar, Shingles, Torch-On, Flat. WCB, BBB, Reas guaranteed. Sr Disc. 604-725-0106

356 RUBBISH REMOVAL

PATRICK’S RUBBISH REMOVAL*Landscape *Trimming *Yard Clean

*Const. Clean. *ANYTHING!!! 1 Ton Truck. Call Patrick for Prompt Quality Service @ 604-808-1652.

. FREE Scrap Metal Removal.

EXTRA

CHEAPRUBBISH REMOVAL

Almost for free!

(778)997-5757

JUNK REMOVAL By RECYCLE-IT!604.587.5865

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

356 RUBBISH REMOVAL

359 SAND, GRAVEL & TOPSOIL

372 SUNDECKS

. Aluminum patio cover, sunroom, railing and vinyl. 604-521-2688

374 TREE SERVICES

PETS

477 PETS

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

Chihuahua pups, playful, cuddly, family raised, vet check, 1st shots, avail now. $575. 1-604-794-5844

MINI DACHSHUND PUPPIES born Aug. 30, 2 males, unique smooth coat silver dapple and black & tan piebald, raised by 13 year old girl in 4H dog obediance, well socialized. 1st shots & deworming, $850 (will go toward education fund) 604-820-4827 Mission

PETS

477 PETS

NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604-856-3647 or www.856-dogs.com

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

518 BUILDING SUPPLIES

NEW PLYWOOD, 48” x 40”....$5.00 2x4’s - short & long....various pricesbring truck ~ 604-522-0290

560 MISC. FOR SALE

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

RENTALS

706 APARTMENT/CONDO

Burnaby NELSON PLACE TOWNHOMES

2701 – 2755 Bainbridge Ave.

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

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

Pets Ok! From $1300/mo.

604.540-2028 or 778.714-7815

Maple Ridge Central

Certifi ed crime free clean quiet building for mature adults only. 1 bdrm, gas f/p. No smokers No pets $600 + utils.

(604) 467- 5271

NEW WEST KEY. 2 bdrm, 2 bath loft avail Nov 15/Dec 1. Prkg. Exer-cise rm, stg, lg balcony, great view. Nr transit & amens. NP/NS. $1400/mo. Call/text, 604-785-1148

736 HOMES FOR RENT

COQUITLAM 3 bdrm fi nished full bsmt 2 baths NS/NP no sublets, 2yr lease. Suit mature. $1500m. Avail now. 604-526-2331

750 SUITES, LOWER

BURNABY 2 bdrm ste very clean, nr Metrotown, incl ldry, ns/np. Avail now. $800 +1/3utils. 604-430-8144

COQUITLAM Large bright grnd lvl 1 bdrm + den with priv entry, prkg, gas f/p & lndry. $700/mo. N/S. No dogs. Avail Nov 1st. (604)937-3534.

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

818 CARS - DOMESTIC

2010 Ford Taurus SE 4dr sedan, black V6 only 24,000kms, loaded,

$9500 fi rm. 604-538-9257

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS

1997 CAMRY, 4 door, 4 cyl, auto, loaded, new tires, AirCared, in mint cond. $3400 obo. 604-936-1270

845 SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

#1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL

ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME

604.683.2200The Scrapper

SCRAP CAR Removal TOP CA$H PAID on the spot. Local Business. www.a1casper.com 604-378-2029

AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVALMinimum $150 cash for full size

vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673

847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES

2008 SUV Ford Taurus X Ltd,AWD, all options. 125K. Black. $8000/fi rm Call 604-538-4883

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