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Your ComplimentarY WeeklY neWspaper, sinCe 2006

Fiji TimesCanada

Owner/Broker

AMEX

RANJAN SHARMA

FRASERIDGE REALTY

Requests that for

unsurpassed service and

proven results phone

my realtors.

You will be glad you did!

www.amexrealty.ca

#200-6325 Fraser St.,

Vancouver, BC

Ph: 604-322-3272

Requests that for unsurpassed service and proven results phone my realtors.

You will be glad you did!

Fraseridge realty

Ph: 604-322-3272#200-6325 Fraser st.,Vancouver, BCwww.amexrealty.ca

December 23, 2011

M. Khan & Company

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Suite 213-8334 128th St., Surrey, BC

:H�DUH�DQ�H[SHULHQFHG�DQG�IXOO\�TXDOL¿HG�team of Immigration experts.

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Mumtaz Khan

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604.808.6595

Listings Wanted

Have Cash Buyers

Call Now!

PRADIP ANANDAssociate

Broker

[email protected]

MEDALLION CLUB MEMBER AMEX

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Amex Fraseridge Realty

#200-6325 Fraser St.

Vancouver V5W 3A3

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Statins Could Also Reduce Plaque In ArteriesResearchers have discovered the molecular phenomenon that cholesterol-lowering drugs called statins go through to promote the breakdown of plaque in the arteries.

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THE long-running dispute between Qantas and its engineers has ended with both sides saying they are happy with the outcome.

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Britney Spears Needs To Seek

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Christmas and the holidays are an exciting and busy time but with all the joys ofthe holiday season some potential safety hazards that can cause injury or evendeath. Help prevent injuries at Christmas and during the holidays by following

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PUJARI Soma Sundaran 604.363.7180

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