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City targets big buildersCloses loopholes allowing monster homes

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The City of New Westminster plans to close loopholes they say are allowing developers to manipulate property grades in order to build larger homes.

City council gave staff the go-ahead Monday to change the bylaws to stop the practice that has been “troublesome for quite some time,” according to Coun. Bill Harper.

In 1994, NR-1 zoning was introduced to limit construction of big homes “that residents felt were out of character with existing smaller, older homes in the neighbourhood,” states a staff report.

That zoning, along with other zoning put in place since then, aimed to limit house sizes but some didn’t achieve the intended result.

While “above-grade” floor space was limited to 40 per cent of the square footage of the property, builders were allowed an additional 10 per cent if there was a “basement” no more than three feet above grade.

Quest New West aims to show off city at bestMario [email protected]

Tej Kainth thinks New Westminster is an amazing city. So why not race across it?

On May 11, that’s exactly what up to 50 two or four-person teams will do in Quest New West, an Amazing Race-style competition that will challenge their navigational abilities, their physical and mental prowess, even their sales and theatrical skills, or lack thereof.

Starting from the River Market the teams will propel themselves across, up, down, around, through and maybe even under the city, completing a series of challenges along the way. They won’t be able to use cars or taxis, but it might help to know the transit schedules.

The first team across the finish line after completing all the challenges will win $500.

A shorter, easier race is also being held for family groups with small children.

Quest New West is a joint effort by Next New West, Tourism New

West and the Downtown BIA.“We’re excited to bring this

amazing race to New Westminster,” says Kainth, the executive director of Tourism New West and the founder of NEXT New West.

And while she’s keeping the nature of the challenges close to her chest, she does admit to watching many episodes of the popular reality TV show for inspiration. Teams will have to “be prepared for anything,” she says, smiling. “We’ll be throwing in a few surprises.”

They’ll also be showing off everything the city has to offer

from unique local businesses to landmarks to New West’s rich history, says Kendra Johnston, the executive director of the Downtown BIA.

“People will be able to discover places they may not have known about. It will teach them about New West.”

“There’s so much happening in the city,” says Kainth. “It’s a great way to show it off.”

• To learn more about Quest New West, including registering, go to questnewwest2013.eventbrite.ca.

Ready to race across amazing city

MARIO BARTEL/NEWSLEADERTej Kainth, Kendra Johnston and Jen Arbo, organizers of Quest New West, search for clues in New Westminster’s Pier Park. The event, to be held May 11, is an Amazing Race type competition in which two and four-person teams race around the city and complete various challenges.

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NEW LIBRARY BRANCH PHOTO CONTESTIn a few short weeks, the New Westminster Public Library will become a two-branch library system for the fi rst time in its 142 year history. The Library is celebrating the new branch by asking the community to show – in photographs – what you love best about the Library and New Westminster.

The My New West photo contest will run until May 31, 2013. All you have to do is capture what you love most about our city in a stunning photo and submit it to the library. People of all ages and skill levels from novice to experienced can participate. Details about the contest are available in the library and on the library’s website at www.nwpl.ca under “Events & Programmes”. For questions, email [email protected].

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EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS WORKSHOPSTake some time to learn about hazardous risks, how to make a family plan, and what to put in your home emergency kit. Join New Westminster’s Emergency Management Offi ce, Fire and Police Services at a free emegency preparedness workshop on:

Monday, May 6, 2013 and Wednesday, May 8, 2013 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm at City Hall

To register, please contact the Emergency Management Offi ce at [email protected] or call 604-515-3794.

REQUEST FOR HOST FAMILIESThe City of New Westminster, in partnership with the New Westminster School District, is looking for two volunteer families to each host two female Chinese students from the City’s Sister City of Lijiang, China. The high school students will be arriving in New Westminster this fall and will be studying at NWSS from September 1 to November 1, 2013. The students will be in school during the week, and outings have been planned for weekends. Host families are expected to provide the students with one room and provide breakfast and dinner each day. Host families will also be required to complete a Criminal Record Check.

If you are interested in becoming a host family and would like more information, please contact Councillor Lorrie Williams at 604-230-8334 or email [email protected].

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EMPLOYMENT WORKSHOPSA series of employment workshops will be held at the New Westminster Public Library on Friday evenings in May from 6:30 to 9:00 pm.

• May 03: Creating and Updating a Resume and a Cover Letter • May 10: Interview Skills and Self Marketing • May 17: Job Search Strategies and Networking • May 24: Understanding Labour Market and Employer Expectations

The workshops are held in the New Westminster Public Library at 716 6th Avenue. They are co-sponsored by the Library and MOSAIC’S Settlement Program. For more information and to register: phone Faustin at MOSAIC at 604-438-8214 ext. 112 or email: [email protected].

INTERACTIVE ELECTRIC UTILITY NETWORK MAPEff ective May 1, 2013 the New Westminster Electrical Utility will be allowing all utility companies, contractors, developers and the general public to view their electrical distribution network on the City’s website through the New Westminster Electrical Network Map Viewer.

To access the interactive map:

• Go to www.newwestcity.ca • Click on the Residents tab • Scroll down and click on City Maps • Click on NW Electrical Network under “Interactive City Map Viewer” • Agree to the Terms of Use • Zoom into the specifi c area of your interest

Detailed electrical infrastructure drawings can still be obtained by contacting the Electrical Engineering Design & Planning group at 604-527-4528.

OFF-LEASH DOG STRATEGYNew Westminster is seeking input from local residents (both dog and non-dog owners) on off -leash dog issues in the City.

Let us know:

• do we need more off -leash areas?• what kind of off -leash areas would you like to have?• where do we need an off -leash area?• what are your concerns with off -leash dogs in the City?

Two ways for you to have input:

1. Complete a short survey online at www.newwestcity.ca(or pick up the survey at any of the City Parks, Culture & Recreation Facilities).

2. Drop by the Off -Leash Dog Open House on Tuesday, May 7 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at Century House in Moody Park.

For information please call New Westminster Parks, Culture and Recreation at 604-527-4567. The deadline to complete the survey is May 12, 2013.

YOUTH FIREFIGHTER PROGRAM 2013The Youth Firefi ghter Program is a condensed Fire Academy for Grades 11 and 12 New Westminster youth interested in learning more about a career in fi refi ghting . The 2013 program will include fi rst aid training, auto extrication, fi re science, fi re safety, extinguisher training and live fi refi ghting.

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The 5 day program starts on July 2nd and ends with a Live Fire session at the JIBC on July 6th.

Find the application at www.newwestcity.ca/fi re under Community Events and News.

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The six candidates hoping to be New Westminster’s next MLA came to the Inn at the Quay on Wednesday night to be put under the microscope by voters at the New Westminster Chamber of Commerce’s all-candidates forum.

The event managed to draw a crowd of about 100, who came despite the twin draws of a warm, sunny evening and the Canucks’ first game in the Stanley Cup series.

The leading candidate—at least according to the provincial polls and the city’s history of electing New Democrats—Judy Darcy was confident and forceful, perhaps unsurprising given her previous experience as a union leader.

Youthful, but far from inexperienced, challenger Hector Bremner was smooth in his defence of his BC Liberal party’s record in government the last 12 years, highlighting his 14 years in the business world.

“Business is more than a bottom line. It puts food on our table. It’s what pays for our services,” Bremner said.

Terry Teather of the BC Greens emphasized how his party is coming of age, even though it’s 30 years old, with policies developed on many topics. “It’s no longer a one-issue party,” he insisted.

Conservative Paul Forseth played the native son card, having grown up in New Westminster and represented the city as an Member of Parliament in Ottawa for 12 years.

Independent James Crosty, a resident of the Quay, presented himself as the friendly neighbour willing to lend a hand, unburdened by having to toe the

party line and instead bringing disparate stakeholders together to reach compromise. “A vote for me is a vote for yourself,” said Crosty. “I think I’ve proven my voice is fairly loud. I get people’s attention.”

Longshot B.C. Libertarian party candidate Lewis Dahlby frequently spoke quietly, but still made some bold statements. “Governments routinely trample on the rights of individuals,” he said. “Democracy is not what it’s cracked up to be, it’s a flawed concept.” He then pointed out it was a democracy in Germany that let Hitler loose on the world and another in the United States that allowed slavery for centuries.

He also said climate change is a bit ridiculous and “it’s an asinine term to use. We’ve always had climate change … It’s way overrated. Young people will realize what a hoax this was.”

Transportation has become a top issue in New Westminster the last few years, with the city fighting with regional authorities and the provincial government over the United Boulevard Extension, the Pattullo Bridge and the North and South Fraser perimeter roads.

“We’re asked to take a lot. We need a proper regional strategy,” said Bremner. “We have seen lots of studies. We haven’t seen a plan to mitigate the traffic ... This is a

conversation so crucial to this city and to this province in the next four years.”

Forseth said transportation is the lifeblood of the economy and although it’s a struggle to find a balance between people and the movement of goods, investment in transportation has to be made.

Teather, on the other hand, said affordable, efficient public transportation paid for by a carbon tax has to be implemented. He called for more bike and pedestrian lanes, including proposing the Pattullo Bridge have only two lanes for traffic and two dedicated for bicycles and pedestrians.

Darcy said the NDP would also

expand the carbon tax to invest in public transit and asserted TransLink is unaccountable and “likes to run roughshod over New Westminster.”

But Dahlby, who owns a trucking business, praised the province for building a new Port Mann Bridge, the Golden Ears Bridge, South Fraser Perimeter Road and expanding Highway 1.

Concerns about the emergency department at Royal Columbian Hospital from a questioner got a sympathetic response from Darcy, who recently went there with her husband for treatment.

“The time to wait was simply unacceptable. We need to get all the stakeholders together to address the problem,” said Darcy, who noted it’s not just providing more doctors and nurses but also making sure there are enough beds for the patients and home support for follow-up care to ease the pressure at the ER.

“There are a lot of pieces to the puzzle,” she said.

Bremner, however, had the opposite experience in two trips to emergency recently, praising the service his family received, although he plans to push for redevelopment of RCH. “That hospital does a lot more than it’s been designed to do,” he admitted.

Forseth said health care is a matter of spending priorities.

“It’s mainly a funding pressure,” he said. “We’ve got to grow the economy. It’s the only way we’re going to get the money to pay for the health care we need.”

Other topics included the environment, pipelines, paying down the debt and small business training and trades training for women.

Candidates square off in Chamber debate

ChrIs Bryan/newsLeaderBC Liberal candidate Hector Bremner reviews his notes while Terry Teather (BC Green), Judy Darcy (BC NDP) and James Crosty (Independent) share a laugh.

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In addition, if the below-grade space qualifies as a “cellar,” no more than a foot above grade, this space is not included in the floor space ratio calculation.

And instead of places for storage or as cold rooms or wine cellars, which the regulations were intended to allow, the builders have used them to create more living space for the home.

The staff report, written by planning technician Michael Watson, said staff began noticing a trend where the grade was being artificially raised by using retaining walls in locations where there seemed no logical reason for them.

“Manipulating the grade in this fashion defeats the original intent of these zoning districts and also creates grade conflicts with neighbouring properties,” wrote Watson. “New homes constructed on lots where grade has been manipulated often loom over adjacent existing

homes creating challenges in terms of privacy, overlook, shadowing and consistency in streetscape massing.”

The manipulation, said the report, has become more commonplace in the last couple of years in new homes and duplexes in the West End, Moody Park and Connaught Heights neighbourhoods.

The regulations say it’s the grade after construction is completed that determines whether the floor area can be called a basement or a cellar. The report said that allows builders to unnaturally raise the grade.

“I would like to see the cellar space [regulation] removed altogether,” said Harper. “What we’re really getting here is more illegal suites, which is another problem we are getting in the city.”

Although Watson proposed modest consultation on the bylaw changes—home builders, developers and the three neighbourhood residents

associations as well as designers and architects who live and work in the city—council decided it should be city-wide.

“It needs to go to a total review,” said Harper.

Coun. Betty McIntosh, who lives in Sapperton, said the problem isn’t confined to the three areas mentioned in the report and said it happens on her side of the city as well.

“This is a complete New West issue,” said McIntosh. “There needs to be a comprehensive consultation.”

Council also gave staff the authority to withhold for 30 days any building permit applications “manipulating the finished grade” that come in before the bylaw changes are made in order to try and resolve the issue. If it can’t be worked out, staff would ask council to withhold the permit for another 60 days while the bylaw proceeds through the adoption process, or to allow staff to impose conditions that would be in the public interest.

Some new homes in the city have had their grades artificially raised, according to New West city staff.

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The Royal City Farmers Market will hold its sixth annual fundraising dinner at the Wild Rice restaurant in the River Market on May 23.

For $25 ticket buyers will get an entree and a drink with a portion of the proceeds going toward supporting the

farmers market. They’ll be served in Chinese-style takeout containers so the patrons can mingle.

The tickets are available from the website, www.rcfm.ca. To reserve and then pay at the door email [email protected].

Big garage saleSaturday is the 8th annual

Massey Victory Heights residents’ association garage sale. The sale runs 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at about 17 homes.

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Harrington was a master at musical theatre productionGrant [email protected]

Ed Harrington was suffering from an awful lung disease—idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis—and doctors don’t know the cause of and don’t have consensus on how to treat it. He knew his time was up and he was at peace with it so he began planning one last production, the celebration of his life.

“You know, I should really be there to direct this,” he said to his long-time collaborator, friend and partner Dolores Kirkwood.

“You know,” she replied, “I have a feeling you will be.”

The New Westminster theatre scene icon, who was born in the Royal City 80 years ago and stayed his entire life, passed away April 26.

Harrington was bitten by the acting bug, even getting a masters in theatre from the University of Oregon. To augment his professional and amateur gigs he began teaching drama and English at Port Coquitlam secondary, which was later renamed after Terry Fox, in 1963. One time, he took his students to see a musical

choreographed by Kirkwood at Burnaby South secondary.

“His kids desperately wanted to do one too,” said Kirkwood. So he raised $500 and began putting on musical productions. He became so good at them, Port Coquitlam gave him a key to the city when he retired in 1989.

James Bryson arrived at the school

in 1980 to teach music not knowing much about Harrington, although he knew of his reputation.

“I knew when I moved there I would undoubtably be engulfed by the expectation to be a part of that, which I didn’t mind because we had six good years together,” said Bryson. “His ability to put on a great production at

a very high level with high school students [was legendary].”

In their heyday, there would be 750 people sitting on rickety chairs filling up the gymnasium to watch the musicals.

“They were sold out before they even started,” said Bryson. “They were unique in high school theatre.”

It was difficult to find boys willing

to sing and dance, but that didn’t stop Harrington. He went to the football coach to find recruits and got half the team involved, said Bryson. “It was quite funny, but at the same time it worked.”

When Harrington retired he co-founded the Royal City Musical Theatre, becoming its artistic director for 16 years. When they started, he asked Bryson to join.

Royal City theatre icon passes

NEWSLEADER FILEEd Harrington passed away last week. He had a significant impact on musical theatre in the region.

James Bryson His ability to put on a great production at a very high level with high school students [was legendary].

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The televised leaders’ debate on Monday night likely didn’t change too many minds.

NDP leader Adrian Dix came across quite well. Although he was clearly nervous at the beginning, he grew more confident and had no trouble answering some of the more difficult questions.

His willingness to take full responsibility for his backdated memo, when he was an aide to then-premier Glen Clark, and to say he’s learned from that, was a high water mark. It should put the doubts that many people have about him on that score to rest.

While his unwillingness to even consider oil and gas transport to the west coast is troubling, given that oil and gas is such a crucial component of the Canadian economy, he did at least address other areas of the economy. This was a pointed contrast to Green Party leader Jane Sterk, who when specifically asked about B.C.’s resource economy made references to wind power, geothermal energy and agriculture — without once mentioning forestry, mining and natural gas.

BC Liberal leader Christy Clark stuck mainly to her talking points, about LNG developments eliminating debt and her eagerness to balance budgets. She did address the controversy about her driving through a red light (after first stopping), and that should help put that issue to bed.

BC Conservative leader John Cummins was willing to address the elephant in the room that the other leaders ignored — many working people in B.C. don’t have it so good. High housing costs, high fuel costs and high taxes take a lot out of their pockets, and job prospects aren’t as robust as they have been.

The debate came at a time when some people are paying a little more attention to the campaign, although the majority remain quite blissfully tuned out thus far.

It was a good opportunity to compare the leaders and assess.

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And so it begins.The National Hockey League

playoffs began this week – the hometown Vancouver Canucks opened their series against the San Jose Sharks Wednesday night – which means, for the foreseeable future, hockey fans in the Lower Mainland are going to be a little bit on edge.

Expect some people’s priorities to change, too, as the Canucks’ playoff schedule takes precedence over all types of other obligations. Cancel all meetings. Skip the kids’ soccer practice. Reschedule all elective surgeries. Hold all calls.

All for a game.Lockout? What lockout?(In the interest of full

disclosure, I rescheduled a dentist appointment to ensure I wouldn’t miss the first period Wednesday, so I’m not just pointing fingers here.)

The playoffs, however long they last for the dear old Canucks, are going to dominate the news landscape, too.

Another gang-related shooting? That’s all well and good, but have you heard the real news? Luongo is starting in net!

The provincial election is less than two weeks away? Who cares – what’s the team going to do about that power play?

Space aliens have landed and aren’t paying for parking? Sounds more like a page 10 story. Now, on to more pressing concerns… why isn’t Ryan Kesler at practice?

OK, maybe that last one’s a bit far-fetched, but the point remains the same: We are a crazy, crazy bunch when it comes to our Canucks.

I don’t quite know how it got this way, either. I’ve followed the Canucks my entire life, and I can’t remember the playoffs being quite the growing swell – swallowing everything in its path – that it’s been the last few seasons.

The team’s Stanley Cup run of 2011 no doubt played a part, as fans’ expectations have now

grown to “Stanley Cup or bust” territory, which is a far cry from 10-15 years ago, when tickets to games were easy to come by – not to mention reasonably priced – and the team simply making the playoffs was cause for celebration.

So, too, has social media played a role in the team’s popularity boost, as fans have been able to connect far easier than in the pre-Twitter age. This has been a good thing, as it’s allowed diehard fans to know, in real time, when likeminded individuals are cheering and waving team flags down on Scott Road in Surrey.

On the other hand, there was the small matter of that Stanley Cup riot, which grew in scope as would-be rioters spread news of the action through social media channels, thus inviting more ne’er-do-wells into the fray.

The Canucks are big business in this province – I know, I know, that’s breaking news – so it only makes sense that the team’s presence escalates as the games become more important.

The situation is similar in other major Canadian cities, too,

especially this year in Toronto, where the Maple Leafs have qualified for the post-season after a drought so long – nine years – that the team’s last playoff game was not broadcast on television in high-definition.

It’s not much less chaotic here, though. Where else could Joe Cannata – the Canucks’ unheralded minor-league goaltender – actually make the news, as fans and media alike scramble to answer the question: What if Roberto Luongo gets hurt before Cory Schneider is back?!

The team’s fourth-line – which plays about eight minutes out of 60 each game – is also a focal point this week, for those of you crossing out boxes on your “playoff hysteria” bingo cards.

So yeah, it’s all a little bit over the top.

But it’s fun – perhaps even healthy – to have things to cheer for, to get excited about. And for all those non-fans, well, it won’t last forever.

But no matter how long it does last – a week, a month, all summer – one thing is certain.

It’s about to get loud.

Things are about to get loud

Nick Greenizan


COMMENT

Re: Being led down path to global warming (Column, NewsLeader, March 29)

Chris Bryan made several misstatements in his column.

First, Mark Jaccard is not a “climate scientist” – but is certainly a climate alarmist and a bit of a self-promoter. He is professor of environmental economics at SFU.

Climate researchers derive from the many earth sciences, other disciplines such as physics, chemistry, biology, botany, archeology, mathematics and others. Jaccard has none of these credentials. Economists may contribute to climate discussions by way of economic analysis of a spectrum future climate scenarios but do not generate those scenarios through their own research.

Second, Jaccard was not awarded a Nobel laureate. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change has stated publicly that participants in IPCC periodic assessment reports may not claim to be Nobel laureates.

Third, carbon, meaning carbon dioxide, is not a “pollutant”, as Bryan – and non-scientists like Jaccard – claims. CO2 is a trace gas but is a plant food and fertilizer, essential for all life on earth, flora and fauna alike. To call CO2 a pollutant, when it is essential to life on Earth, is a blatant contradiction and falsehood.

Fourth, B.C.’s economy has always relied on exploiting and exporting its abundant natural resources. To suggest we can continue to thrive without our natural-resource base is fundamentally flawed. How will government pay for all the social services we need without the tax revenues from natural resources? Please tell me how free newspapers like yours will survive if the B.C. economy falters and your advertisers disappear.

Fifth, we geologists understand that Earth’s climate has always changed over its 4.5 billion-year history and always will. CO2 is a minor contributor to climate change and is not even remotely the dominant greenhouse gas; water vapour – one per cent of the atmospheric gasses – is. CO2 is responsible for maybe five per cent of the

greenhouse effect, and human activities contribute only about three per cent of emissions from all sources.

Climate alarmists never discuss these basic facts.

Check your facts before writing scary stories. Not all of your readers are ignorant of the numerous natural factors affecting Earth’s climate. The onus is on media outlets like yours to be objective, responsible reporters, not propagandists for one particular viewpoint.

Jan ChristoffersenSurrey

Editor’s note: I incorrectly referred to economist Mark Jaccard as a Nobel laureate. Jaccard contributed to the reports of the International Panel on Climate Change, which was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2007.—Chris Bryan

More to student success than just class size

In recent letters to the editor there have been a number of opinions on class size and the impact of class size on student achievement.

Class size does matter and research indicates that smaller class sizes lead to improved student achievement.

What are the optimal class sizes that would lead to improved student achievement? If you google “research on class size and student achievement” you will get a variety of articles with a range of optimal sizes. The research reviewed indicates that for improved student achievement, class sizes would need to be reduced from their current levels to between 12 and 20 students per class.

One must keep in mind that class size is but one of several factors that, in combination, affect student achievement. Frequent teacher feedback, use of data to guide instruction, high dosage tutoring, increased instructional time, and high expectations are factors just as important as smaller class sizes. The BCTF seems less concerned with the latter. Reducing class size is pointed to as the panacea.

Current class size limits are

19 students at kindergarten, 21 students for primary grades, 28 students for intermediate grades, and 30 students for secondary grades. In Burnaby it was recently reported that the average class size at the secondary level is 26.44 students. This is well below that mandated by Bill 22.

Reducing current class sizes by one or two students, according to the research, would have little or no affect on student achievement. Class sizes would have to be reduced in Burnaby between 7 to 14 students for there to be marked improvement to student achievement based on class size alone.

Across the province this would mean a budget increase by one-third to one-half. Based on current budget forecasts this would mean an increase to the provincial budget between $500 million and $750 million per year.

As much gain in student achievement could be achieved at much lower cost through improvements to frequent teacher feedback, use of data to guide instruction, high dosage tutoring, increased instructional time, and high expectations.

In recent years there has been a significant drop in student population across the province. The outcome of this drop in student population has led to schools being closed and fewer teachers being hired. There are fewer teachers today contributing to the coffers of the BCTF and their local affiliates because of this. A reduction in class size would mean hiring more teachers who would in turn contribute more funds to the union. Altruism doesn’t seem to be the motivating factor in reducing class sizes.

Other factors affecting student achievement should receive as much publicity and effort from the BCTF.

Rennie MaierleBurnaby

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“Little did I know it would be 24 years and counting,” said Bryson, who continues to be the organization’s musical director. “Most of all he got the job done. He was able to look at other people’s work and take from them the best they had and incorporate it into the way he wanted things done. He knew the theatre, he knew what worked, he knew how to do all the various parts of the production so that he had the end in mind when he started. He did good productions. He was uncompromising. He made sure they knew what he wanted and worked hard to achieve it.”

Harrington, Kirkwood and Bryson were a team that produced top-notch musicals. The productions were so good the 1,200-seat Massey Theatre would be packed for a run of 10 shows or so.

“No one was doing musicals when Ed was, and suddenly there was this out-of-the-way place like New Westminster filling Massey Theatre for every show,” said Kirkwood.

The RCMT was so successful the group took

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“Other directors who were struggling noticed the way to go was with musicals. So even the professional theatres started doing musicals to pay the bills. People love music,” said Kirkwood.

“It made people happy. For the seniors in town, that was one of the events for them every year.”

Along with teaching, acting in films and television, Harrington was also heavily involved with the Vagabond Theatre, including a stint as its president, and was the first recipient of the Bernie Legge Cultural Award from the New Westminster Chamber of Commerce. He also toured the province helping others put on productions.

When an application was being put together for him to be inducted into the B.C. Entertainment Hall of Fame last month, Harrington said, “I appreciate your interest in me, but I’m not of that calibre.”

“But of course he was,” said Kirkwood, who accepted the award on his behalf April 19 during RCMT’s performance of Oklahoma. “His whole life was given to the theatre, and he did make a difference.”

Kirkwood said Harrington’s most lasting legacy is likely the effect he had on so many kids, whether it they were in the business or other pursuits because he had given them a grounding in discipline and work ethic.

“He got such a thrill when someone who he had worked with performed. He’d sit at the back of the theatre with a big grin on his face because he was just so proud of them,” said Kirkwood. “The notes and phone calls have just flooded in. It’s been such a moving experience for me. I’ve known everybody loved him, but this is very special.”

Harrington will be centre stage, or at least his memory will be, at his celebration of life. It will be held, naturally, at the Massey Theatre on Saturday, May 11, 1 p.m. It will end, said Kirkwood, with the ‘Lullaby of Broadway’ because that’s what he did, “he brought Broadway to B.C.”

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SD40 re-shuffles senior staff

New Westminster school district has reduced its senior administrators to five from six by making an interim move permanent.

Assistant superintendent Al Balanuik has been permanently appointed district secretary-treasurer by the board of education as well as retaining his previous responsibilities. That reduces admin staff to five from six.

Balanuik has been serving in the dual roles since Brian Sommerfeldt went on sick leave in February. Sommerfeldt left the district on March 15 to “pursue other opportunities” amidst the district’s struggles to deal with large deficits.

Balanuik, who in addition to having a doctorate in education has a masters of business administration degree, has been assistant superintendent since July 2005.

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The following persons have been nominated as candidates for Burnaby-Deer Lake for the 40th Provincial General Election.

Burnaby-Deer Lake Electoral DistrictCandidate’s Name: Financial Agent: Official Agent:

Kathy CorriganBC NDP

Lorraine Shore4780 Neville St, Burnaby, BC, V5J 2H3

Shian GuBC Liberal Party

Ping Zhang88-6878 Southpoint Dr, Burnaby, BC, V3N 5E4

Daniel Baxter205-5066 Kingsway, Burnaby, BC, V5H 2E7

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Glenn Hall909 Seacrest Crt, Port Moody, BC, V3H 1K6

Glenn Hall909 Seacrest Crt, Port Moody, BC, V3H 1K6

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Jeff KuahBC Liberal Party

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Christine N. Clarke Christine Clarke1176 Chateau Pl, Port Moody, BC, V3H 1N6

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St. Stephen The Martyr - Anglican Church9887 Cameron St, Burnaby, BC

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257-9855 Austin RdBurnaby, BC(604) 664-0250

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Some new phone customers in B.C. may be issued a number with the province’s new 236 area code starting June 1.

The new area code covers the entire province and was approved by the CRTC to ensure residents and businesses have enough phone numbers. Customers who get a new phone number may be able to choose from existing 604, 778 or 250 area codes where enough of those numbers

exist. If those options aren’t available a 236 number will be issued.

Geographic boundaries that govern long-distance calling are not affected.

Plans for the new area code were announced in 2011 in response to the explosive growth in wireless device use, depleting the supply of available phone numbers within B.C.’s existing area codes.

B.C.’s new 236 area code takes effect in June

Farmers market season is starting up again. This Saturday, the Burnaby Farmers Market opens, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Burnaby City Hall north parking lot, 4949 Canada Way at Deer Lake Parkway. Opening day includes classic pops music by Ron Ulrich and a pancake breakfast benefitting Burnaby Lougheed Lions. The weekly market features organic and conventional produce, honey, dips, cheese, jams, meat pies and more.

New Westminster’s Royal City Farmers Market returns Thursday, June 6, 3-7 p.m. in Tipperary Park, next to City Hall.

Farmers Market back Saturday


The following persons have been nominated as candidates for Burnaby North for the 40th Provincial General Election.

Burnaby North Electoral DistrictCandidate’s Name: Financial Agent: Official Agent:

Richard T. LeeBC Liberal Party

Gallant Ma3178 Grant St, Vancouver, BC, V5K 3H9

Pato Chan1804-1985 Woodway Pl, Burnaby, BC, V5B 4T4

Wayne Michael Marklund Scott MacCormac1646 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam, BC, V3E 3A9

Carrie McLarenGreen Party of BC

Carrie-Ann McLaren4-3850 Dominion St, Burnaby, BC, V5G 1C2

Janet RoutledgeBC NDP

Robert Ages4475 Dawn Dr, Delta, BC, V4K 4P7


Alpha Sec School4600 Parker St, Burnaby, BC

Aubrey Elem School1075 Stratford Ave, Burnaby, BC

Brentwood Park Elem School1455 Delta Ave, Burnaby, BC

Burnaby Central Sec School4939 Canada Way, Burnaby, BC

Burnaby North Sec School751 Hammarskjold Dr, Burnaby, BC

Capitol Hill Comm Hall361 Howard Ave, Burnaby, BC

Confederation Park Elem School4715 Pandora St, Burnaby, BC

Gilmore Comm School50 Gilmore Ave, Burnaby, BC

Kitchener Elem School1351 Gilmore Ave, Burnaby, BC

Overlynn Mansion401 N Esmond Ave, Burnaby, BC

Parkcrest Elem School6055 Halifax St, Burnaby, BC

Rosser Elem School4375 Pandora St, Burnaby, BC

Schou Education Centre4041 Canada Way, Burnaby, BC

Vancouver Korean Gospel Church3905 Norland Ave, Burnaby, BC

Capitol Hill Comm Hall361 Howard Ave, Burnaby, BC

Vancouver Korean Gospel Church3905 Norland Ave, Burnaby, BC

218-3787 Canada WayBurnaby, BC(604) 660-3312

The following persons have been nominated as candidates for New Westminster for the 40th Provincial General Election.

New Westminster Electoral DistrictCandidate’s Name: Financial Agent: Official Agent:

Hector BremnerBC Liberal Party

Isidro Saguindan8028 17th Ave, Burnaby, BC, V3N 1M6

James CrostyIndependent

Edward Eddy239 Sixth St, New Westminster, BC, V3L 3A5

Lewis Clarke DahlbyLibertarian

Lewis Dahlby40-1108 Riverside Close, Port Coquitlam, BC, V3B 8C2

Judy DarcyBC NDP

Cheryl Greenhalgh318 Pine St, New Westminster, BC, V3L 2T2

Paul ForsethBC Conservative Party

Mark Kennedy507-5050 Kingsway, Burnaby, BC, V5H 4C2

Terry Douglas TeatherGreen Party of BC

Terry Teather406-10 Renaissance Sq, New Westminster, BC, V3M 7B1


Century House620 Eighth St, New Westminster, BC

Connaught Heights Elem School2201 London St, New Westminster, BC

First Free Methodist Church Hall320 Eighth St, New Westminster, BC

First Presbyterian Church335 Seventh St, New Westminster, BC

Glenbrook Middle School701 Park Cres, New Westminster, BC

Glenbrook Park Amenities Centre76 Jamieson Crt, New Westminster, BC

Holy Trinity Memorial Hall514 Carnarvon St, New Westminster, BC

Inn at the Quay900 Quayside Dr, New Westminster, BC

John Robson Elem School120 Eighth St, New Westminster, BC

Kiwanis Care Centre35 Clute St, New Westminster, BC

Massey Theatre735 Eighth Ave, New Westminster, BC

Mt. Zion Lutheran Church930 Cumberland St, New Westminster, BC

New Westminster Public Library716 Sixth Ave, New Westminster, BC

Queensborough Middle School833 Salter St, New Westminster, BC

Riverbend Housing Coop1050 Quayside Dr, New Westminster, BC

Royal Westminster Regiment Armoury530 Queens Ave, New Westminster, BC

Sapperton Pensioners Hall318 Keary St, New Westminster, BC

St. Aidan’s Presbyterian Church1320 Seventh Ave, New Westminster, BC

St. Barnabas Church Hall1010 Fifth Ave, New Westminster, BC

Unity in Action Church1630 Edinburgh St, New Westminster, BC

New Westminster Lawn Bowling Club710 Eighth St, New Westminster, BC

Queensborough Middle School833 Salter St, New Westminster, BC

Sapperton Pensioners Hall318 Keary St, New Westminster, BC

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MARIO BARTEL/NEWSLEADERBlossoming trees on St. Patrick Street create a colourful backdrop for walkers along First Street in New West on Saturday.

CITY IN BLOOM

Science is a serious endeavour.

Until the balloons start exploding and beakers start burbling.

Instructors for the Douglas College faculty of science and technology will show off their flair for the dramatic and comical at Stinks and Bangs:

Game Show Science on May 17 at 1:30 p.m. in the Laura C. Muir Performing Arts Theatre (Rm 4100) at the New Westminster campus.

The free presentation is a chance to discover the lighter side of science, while also learning a bit about the science and technology programs at

the college, says Brian Chappel, associate dean of science and technology.

“Many young students aren’t aware of some of the potential career paths that are available to them.”

For more information, contact [email protected].

A little Game Show Science

Sunday, May 26 • 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

New Westminster’s Heritage Event of the Year!

34th Annual Homes Tour and Tea

Tickets go on sale Saturday, May 4 at these locations:· GardenWorks

at Mandeville4746 SE Marine Drive, Burnaby604-434-4111

· GardenWorks (North Burnaby)6250 Lougheed Highway, Burnaby604-299-0621

· Irving House Museum O� ce302 Royal Avenue, New Westminster604-527-4640

· Royal City Colours700 12th Street, New Westminster604-521-5209

· Cadeaux Gifts & Embellishments467 East Columbia Street,New Westminster604-521-5269

See some of the Royal City’s most beautiful old homes, dating from the late 1800s to the 1950s.

A light lunch (scones and tea) is included in your ticket price ($35 per ticket or $30 for members of the Preservation Society).

Visit www.NewWestHeritage.org for more information

ANTIQUE FAIR

New Westmin� er Hyack

QUEEN’S PARK ARENEX

One-half mile north of Patullo Bridge, New Westminster

VICTORIA DAY WEEKEND

Sunday, May 19 & Monday, May 20

10 am - 5:00 pm daily

ADMISSION $2.50

For information call 604-522-6894

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Officer found to have associated with ‘known drug trafficker’Grant [email protected]

The Office of the Police Complaints Commissioner reported complaints of misconduct against six New Westminster police officers were concluded in the first quarter of 2013.

One of the cases concerned Jeff Klassen, who quit a year ago after being convicted of a 2009 assault of a newspaper carrier in Downtown Vancouver. The complaint, however, was for incidents between January and December 2011.

“The member knowingly associated with a known illegal drug trafficker; possessed and used cocaine; and agreed or allowed himself to be in debt to a known criminal as a result of purchasing illegal controlled substances and failure to pay an outstanding ‘bar tab.’” said the quarterly report.

The commissioner substantiated complaints of discreditable conduct and corrupt practice against him.

New Westminster Chief Constable Dave Jones said he was proud of the officers who reported the misconduct.

“People who are dedicated in this job knew what they needed to do not to create evidence, but to confirm or deny what was happening,” Jones told CKNW. “There is, you know, a tremendous amount of people in this profession who do know the difference between right and wrong.”

The commissioner also backed a complaint against another officer for accidentally discharging his gun in the department’s men’s locker room unloading station Aug. 9, 2012.

NWPD spokeswoman Sgt. Diana McDaniel said in an email no one was at risk of being harmed, and the officer had “simply made an error in the order of the unloading procedures and was reminded of the proper procedures so that this did not occur again.”

She said there wasn’t any need for the department to change its

procedures because the incident wouldn’t have occurred if the procedures had been followed.

Complaints against two other NWPD officers for a March 23, 2009 arrest at a Hamilton Street apartment were also substantiated, including one of deceit that an internal investigation conducted by Jones when he was deputy chief had determined could not be substantiated.

The decision made by retired Justice Ian Pitfield backed a decision by the commissioner, Stan Lowe, that found the officer “knowingly made false statements to the Professional Standards investigator.”

This was on top of three complaints that were substantiated by Jones. Those included one officer abusing her authority in her arrest of a suspect without cause, as well as using unnecessary force on an individual by grabbing him by the neck and dragging him from the room, and discreditable conduct for behaving in a manner that discredited the department.

Pitfield’s ruling describes how the officer and two others went to the residence to arrest the owner’s grandson for an outstanding warrant. The warrant, however, did not give them the authority to enter the premises to search for him unless they had consent of the occupants.

The officer told investigators the door was open a “smidge” and had the right to enter, but evidence given by investigators and experts showed it couldn’t be propped open.

The officer was given a five-day suspension without pay for deceit, to run concurrently with the two-day suspensions she received for abuse of authority and discreditable conduct.

Another officer was given a written reprimand for abuse of authority and discreditable conduct in the incident.

In another case, a NWPD officer was given advice on future conduct for not promptly disengaging from a pursuit when the Air One helicopter took over a chase on April 25, 2012, and also failed to follow orders from a supervisor.

Complaints commissioner reports NWPD misconduct

SHANE MACKICHAN/CONTRIBUTED

The drivers of two vehicles were taken to hospital following a crash Tuesday night at about 10 p.m. at the intersection of Sixth Avenue and McBride Boulevard.

Shortly after the crash, New Westminster police said, one vehicles started on fire and out of concern for the drivers safety,

witnesses pulled the driver out prior to police arrival. The driver of one vehicle was taken to Royal Columbian Hospital with serious but non-life threatening leg injuries, while the extent of the other driver’s injuries was not

available at NewsLeader press time. The crash closed the intersection for several hours.

Serious crash shuts McBride

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Clockwise from top right: Kathleen

Langstroth enjoys the sun in front of her 1912 arts and crafts house

in the Glenbrooke neighbourhood;

many of the home’s windows

are stained glass; Langstroth takes

in the view of her back garden from an alcove on the second floor; the

house is filled with vintage lamps

and light fixtures collected by Eric

Langstroth; an intricately etched

portal was rescued from scrap stored in the garage and

reinstalled in the house by the

Langstroths.

Mario [email protected]

Kathleen Langstroth doesn’t have x-ray vision. But when she first saw the old John Hicks house at 211 Seventh Ave. she knew it had “good bones.”

She could see the beauty beneath the stucco exterior, past the aluminum windows and underneath the sections of the wood floor that had been covered over with linoleum.

She was right.“When you go into older houses, you have to be able

to envision its beauty and know what it takes to bring it back to its glory,” says Langstroth.

Fortunately, it didn’t take much.The Hicks house was built in 1912, then acquired

in 1916 by Arthur Smith, a well-known gardener who helped create Queen Elizabeth Park in Vancouver. When the Langstroths bought it in 1993, they were only the third owners.

Langstroth and her husband Eric peeled off the stucco, replaced the aluminum windows with wooden ones, redid the original wood floors and replaced the parts that had been damaged by the glue on the linoleum. They modernized the kitchen, raised the ceilings back to their original height. Some of the plaster also needed smoothing, and two bedrooms required new electrical work.

Compared to the extensive restoration they had to do to their previous Victorian-era home on Ninth Street, this was a piece of cake, says Langstroth. “The house just needed a facelift. We felt pretty lucky.”

It was also a change of era to the arts and crafts style of the early 20th century.

Swapping out their Victorian furniture and decor to more robust arts and crafts pieces of heavy, dark symmetrical wood was a long, laborious process says Langstroth. And one her husband was slow to endorse.

His first love had always been the Victorian era. The simplicity and practicality of arts and crafts left him cold.

But then he discovered lamps.As Kathleen set out to source furniture from the arts

and crafts era, Eric mined antique shops, the internet and the annual arts and crafts fair in Seattle for vintage lamps, including a unique one in which the base also lights up.

“The greatest thrill for him was being able to look for new light fixtures,” says Kathleen. “Now he’s just so into it.”

On Sunday, May 26, all the lamps will be ablaze when the Langstroths open their doors as one of more than a dozen stops on the 34th annual Heritage Homes Tour and Tea, put on by the New Westminster Heritage Preservation Society. It’s the second time they’ve participated in the tour, which this year also visits Irving House, Honour House and Knox Presbyterian Church as well as a number of private homes.

“The homes on tour are a lovely mix of renovated and restored homes,” says organizer Catherine Hutson. “There are modern touches for those who love the home decor shows and then there are the darkly-stained wood and richly-coloured homes. All of them have great stories.”•Tickets for the Heritage Homes Tour go on sale

Saturday at various locations. For more information go to www.newwestheritage.org.

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Marijuana users shouldn’t be criminals: BC Conservative leaderJeff NagelBlack Press

B.C. Conservative Party leader John Cummins spoke out in support of marijuana decriminalization Tuesday, but won’t yet commit his party to change provincial policy on the issue.

During Monday’s televised leaders debate, Cummins gave the first sign of supporting pot law reform, saying the idea deserves debate and should be discussed with U.S. officials.

“I don’t see making a criminal out of somebody who has a small quantity of marijuana,” Cummins told Black Press in a post-debate interview.

“I just don’t see that as reasonable. It’s in widespread use. And I don’t see the people who are using it as criminals. I don’t see that they should be prosecuted or persecuted for it.”

Cummins still has concerns about marijuana reform, including whether minors might gain easier access, how drivers impaired by the drug would be caught and whether users are more prone to abuse other drugs or suffer health problems.

“Government has to have all the facts on the table before you move ahead,” he said.

The comments shift the former Conservative MP sharply away from the anti-reform stance of his former federal Tory colleagues and Prime Minister Stephen Harper, who has always ruled out changing Canada’s marijuana laws.

The issue is expected to get

more attention this fall when the group Sensible BC will try to gather enough signatures across B.C. to trigger a provincial referendum on pot reform.

Its aim is to force through legislation directing police to stop spending money and officers’ time enforcing the law against simple cannabis possession.

Asked if he supports that campaign for de facto decriminalization, Cummins said he’s taking a wait-and-see approach.

“It’s not a big issue for me,” Cummins said. “I understand fully where these people are coming from and I share many of their concerns. I’d be quite happy to stand back and see where the public debate is going on it.”

He said he doubts police spend much time on the “harassment of recreational drug users” but if that happens, there are “a lot better ways their resources could be deployed.”

Cummins also cautioned against viewing marijuana as

a possible cash cow for government.

“If government thinks it can sell this stuff through a storefront and put a tax on it and make money on it, I think that they’re dreaming,” he said. “The underworld, the gangs are still going to be able to put product on the market cheaper than the government’s going to be able to sell it.”

Sensible BC director Dana Larsen welcomed Cummins’ statement and said it’s not that surprising because recent polling shows a majority of Conservative-leaning voters in B.C. back decriminalization or

legalization of marijuana.“It really shows what broad

support this has,” Larsen said. “He’s in line with the majority of Conservatives in B.C. Voters from every political party in B.C. still want to see these laws changed.”

NDP leader Adrian Dix said during Monday’s debate he favours decriminalization of marijuana but called it an issue for the next federal election.

Liberal leader Christy Clark steered clear of the issue Monday, saying it’s not a priority for her.

Green Party leader Jane Sterk strongly backs legalization of marijuana and other controlled substances, with the government in charge of sale and distribution.

The issue has gained a higher profile in B.C. with a parade of high-profile policy leaders endorsing reform through the Stop the Violence coalition.

Last fall’s vote of Washington State voters to legalize and tax small amounts of marijuana at the state level also gave reformers here more optimism.

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BC Conservative Party leader John Cummins says he still has concerns about marijuana reform, but supports decriminalization.

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Kale Lady: Author Sharon Hanna speaks on her bestselling cookbook, The Book of Kale, a garden to kitchen guide that gives readers all they need to know to grow and cook this versatile green. Free but space

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Uptown Artists’ Drop-In: A group of artists aged 50-plus meet to paint and draw in a comfortable bright environment. The focus of the group is to encourage artists who are experienced or just start ing. Limited supplies let

beginners try out dif ferent options. Donation accepted but optional. When: Every Thursday, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Where: Spruce Room, Century House, 620 Eighth St., New Westminster.

New Westminster Family Place: Parents and grandparents of children under 5 can

come to Lord Kelvin Elementary school for playtime, art, songs, stories and snacks. Have fun with your children, meet other parents and learn about other resources in the community. Where: In the green portable facing Seventh Avenue, 1010 Hamilton St. When: Thursdays and Fridays 9- 11 a.m. (Note - this program is closed when the school is closed).

ESL Conversation Circles at the Library: The New Westminster Public Library offers free, drop-in ESL conversation circles for adults who want to meet people and practice speaking English. Co-sponsored by Family Services of Greater Vancouver, there are two programs available. Children are welcome. When: For all adults, Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. For women only, Fridays from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Where: New Westminster Public Library, 716 6th Ave., New Westminster. Info: 604-527-4660.

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

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B.C.’s four major party leaders made their pitch for voter support in a 90-minute TV debate Monday evening, with economic and resource issues dominating.

B.C. Liberal leader Christy Clark pressed her attack on Adrian Dix, the front-running leader of the NDP, accusing him of advocating big spending on government programs and restrictive environmental views that deter industrial development.

“The NDP plan would rob Peter to pay Paul, hoping Paul will

vote NDP,” Clark said. “My plan is to put both Peter and Paul to work.”

Dix referred to B.C.’s ninth-place position in provincial job growth so far this year. “Neither Peter nor Paul are working,” he said.

Both Dix and Clark pressed B.C. Conservative leader John Cummins on his rosy revenue forecasts, despite a promise to phase out the carbon tax on fossil fuels that would cost the provincial treasury more than $1 billion a year.

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candidate is seeking re-election after being convicted of the same offence.

Green Party leader Jane Sterk was on the defensive about her

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areas. Asked about her proposal to immediately raise the carbon tax by 66 per cent, Sterk described it as a “gradual increase.”

As they have in the first two weeks of the campaign for the May 14 B.C. election, Clark and Dix clashed over oil and gas development. Dix denied there was a plan to impose a moratorium on hydraulic fracturing, saying Cariboo-Chilcotin NDP

candidate Charlie Wyse was wrong in referring to one last week.

Clark stuck to her five conditions for approving new heavy oil pipelines, refusing to endorse or oppose either proposal to bring more Alberta oil to the West Coast. She pressed Dix on his sudden reversal to oppose an expansion of the 60-year-old pipeline to Burnaby, which has seen increased demand for crude exports.

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CBCB.C. Liberal leader Christy Clark and NDP leader Adrian Dix debate on TV Monday evening.

Dix picked as winner by more but underdog Clark had most to gainJeff NagelBlack Press

The televised leaders’ debate Monday night ended in a near-tie between NDP leader Adrian Dix and B.C. Liberal leader Christy Clark, according to a new poll.

The News1130/Insights West online poll found more than two-thirds of B.C. residents watched at least some of the debate.

Thirty-one per cent said Dix won it, 28 per cent said Clark was the winner, 13 per cent picked B.C. Green party leader Jane Sterk, while three per cent chose B.C. Conservatives leader John Cummins. Twenty-six per cent said there was no clear winner. Those polled who picked Clark as winner said she appeared most confident, was the best speaker or provided the clearest vision for B.C., while those who said Dix won said he was best at answering questions and defending his ideas and did not make any major mistakes.

The vast majority of those polled say the debate only confirmed their existing choice or solidified who they were leaning towards. Just 11 per cent said they changed their voting intention as a result.

Insights West president Steve Mossop said the close debate outcome appears to have sparked some momentum for Clark and the B.C. Liberals, who have consistently trailed by a wide margin in earlier polls.

“Usually underdogs have the most to gain in leaders’ debates, and in this sense, Christy Clark delivered,” Mossop said.

He said early polling after the debate suggest the NDP continue to hold a considerable lead with about 37 per cent of decided voters, versus 27 per cent for the Liberals, 12 per cent for the Greens and seven per cent for the Conservatives.

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For the first time this year, the Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Association included a People’s Choice category in their Ovation Awards.

“GVHBA launched the People’s Choice Award as a fun and interactive way to raise awareness for the Ovation Awards,” says Wendy McNeil, vice-president of marketing and education for the GVHBA. “More than 3,200 people voted ... I was thrilled with the response as it is the first year for this category, but I know we’ll have even more people voting next year.”

Readers were asked to vote for their favourite new or renovated project. Everyone who voted was included

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“We’re very happy to sponsor the GVHBA and Ovation Awards and have this opportunity to support builders of high-quality, energy-efficient homes,” says Dan Noel, regional energy solutions manager for FortisBC.

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The Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Association has honoured the best of the best in the Metro Vancouver residential construction industry at the Ovation Awards, handed out on April 20 in Vancouver. Now in their fourth year, the awards recognize builders, renovators and designers for their achievements.

This year, the GVHBA added a new category to the awards: the People’s Choice Grand Ovation Award. Its first winner was Best Builders’ Sentinel House, located in West Vancouver. Best Builders also won awards for Best Addition/Conversion Renovation, Best Custom Home: $500,000 to $999,999 and Best New Kitchen: Under $100,000.

Portrait Homes was the proud recipient of awards for Best Single Family Detached Home: Less than 2,000 square feet, Best Single Family Detached Home: 2,000 to 2,999 square feet, Best Marketing Innovation for Hampstead and the Grand Ovation Award for Single-Family Builder of the Year.

“This is such a proud moment for us as our goal and greatest reward is to always give our customers the best possible home buying experience,” says Portrait principal Robert Grimm.

“Without the dedication and commitment of our team, and trade partners, this honour would not be possible,” says Portrait principal Harry Grimm. “We accept this on behalf of them and would sincerely like to thank them for their continued passion and customer-driven focus.”

The other Grand Ovation Awards winners were Intermind Design for RenoMark Renovator of the Year – Small Volume, My House Design/Build Team for RenoMark Renovator of the Year – Large Volume, Tavan Developments for Custom Builder of

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Tavan Developments also picked up the award for Best Custom Home: $1 million to $2 million, while Falcon Homes took home awards for Best Custom Home: Over $2 million, Best New Kitchen: $100,000 and Over, Best Special Feature: New or Renovated and Best Interior Design Custom Residence: New or Renovated.

For a full list of winners and categories, visit www.ovationawards.ca.

Martin Knowles photosBest Builders, above, was the recipient of the GVHBA’s first People’s Choice Award, along with three other awards. The Ovation Awards are in their fourth year and honour excellence in the residential construction industry in the Lower Mainland.

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Food Counter Attendant req’d F/T for Healthfare Restaurant $10.50/hr Take customer orders. Package take out. Serve customers at coun-ters. Kitchen Helpers req’d F/T $10.25/hr. Clean, peel and slice. Assist the cook and the other staff Contact: Jatinder Fax: 604-436-1311 [email protected] Burnaby, BC

154 RETAIL

Women’s Apparel Sales Associate required, to work for a mobile clothing service

Required experience:1) driving a vehicle pulling a trailer with a clean driving record2) selling women’s apparel3) physically fi t to pull racks4) enjoy working with seniors

Immediate start with pay of $15.00/hr, plus fl at fee paid for driving time to & from

working locations.

Email resume to: [email protected],

or fax 604-528-8084

160 TRADES, TECHNICAL

ARETE MECHANICAL is hiring Journeyman Plumbers 10 Yrs of Supervisory Industrial/ Commercial/ Institutional mechanical projects. Competitive salary and benefi ts. Wage: TBD fax: 604-421-6324 or email:[email protected]

Heavy DutyDiesel Mechanic

Mega Cranes Ltd. an industry leader is seeking an energetic, aggressive self starter for a full time position. Required immedi-ately. Must have inspectors ticket and Red seal. Will have hydraulic experience and must be able to read electrical and hydraulic schematics.

BENEFIT PACKAGE!Please contact Mike e-mail: [email protected] or

fax 604.599.5250

164 WAREHOUSE

PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR We are looking for a self-motivated Pro-duction Supervisor for our busy wood post manufacturing and treat-ing facility in Princeton, BC. The successful candidate will be re-sponsible for employee training and development, quality and cost con-trol, production scheduling and safety. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3-5 years su-pervisory experience in an industrial production operation, a post mill or wood production facility preferred. Must have a high degree of re-sourcefulness, fl exibility and adaptability; and the ability to plan, organize, develop and interpret pro-grams, goals, objectives, policies and procedures, etc. Good leader-ship skills, and excellent interper-sonal and communication skills with a proven track record are required. Please email your resume to [email protected]. For further in-formation about our company visit our website at www.pwppost.com. Only those selected for interviews with be contacted.

PERSONAL SERVICES

172 ASTROLOGY/PSYCHICS

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257 DRYWALL

ABS DRYWALL, res. & comm. Quailty workman ship. Boarding, taping, fi nishing, textured ceiling, renos. Free est. 604-376-1927

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260 ELECTRICAL

C & C Electrical Mechanical• ELECTRICAL

• FULL PLUMBING SERVICES• HVAC GAS FITTING

*Licensed *Insured24hr. Emergency Service

604-475-7077

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Heating • Trouble ShootingLicensed & Bonded. 604-522-3435


260 ELECTRICAL

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

263 EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE

BAJ EXCAVATING DEMO, Sewer, storm, drainage, remove concrete & blacktop, old house drainage. 604-779-7816.

281 GARDENING

A Dream Landscaping. Lawn mowing, aerate, power rake, trim, prune. Res/Com. 604-724-4987.

15% SENIORS DISCOUNT A+ Rating with BB Bureau

•Lawn Cuts/Trim •Aerating •Leaf Cleanup •Power Rake •Hedge & Shrub Trimming

•Pruning Trees •23 yrs. exp. •Insured •Free Estimates

Brad 778-552-3900Always! Landscaping Services, Pwr Raking, Delivery, Spreading, Yard &Rubbish cleanup 604.230.0627

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

ALWAYS! GUTTER Cleaning & Roof Blowing, Moss Control,30 yrs exp., Reliable! Simon 604-230-0627

287 HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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

Martin 778-355-5840

. Expert Power Washing. Gutters cleaned & repaired. www.expertpowerwashing. Mike, 604-961-1280

Central Creek ConstructionRefi nishing fl oors, sanding

& fi xing fl oors & Reno’s. SeniorsDiscount 10% off (604)773-7811

CONCRETE FORMING FRAMING & SIDING Specialists in

WHAT WE do! 604-218-3064

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QUALITY RENO’S Comm/Res. Specializing in kitch/bath/bsmt. Ref avail. Free est. Greg (604)771-6615

109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES


287 HOME IMPROVEMENTS

604-949-1900QUALITY RENOVATIONS

• Kitchens • Bathrooms*30 years *Licensed *Insured

www.metrovanhome.ca

A-1 CONTRACTING. Renos. Bsmt, kitchens, baths, custom cabinets, tiling, plumbing, sundecks, fencing,

reroofi ng. Dhillon 604-782-1936.

320 MOVING & STORAGE

GET the best for your moving 24/7 From $40/hr. Licensed & Insured.Seniors Discount. 778-773-3737

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LICENSED & INSURED✶ Local & Long Distance ✶

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

Licensed ~ Reliable ~ 1 to 3 MenFree Estimate/Senior DiscountResidential~Commercial~Pianos

604-537-4140

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Across the street - across the world Real Professionals, Reas. Rates.Best in every way! 604-721-4555.

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

www.paintspecial.com 604.339.1989 Lower Mainland

604.996.8128 Fraser ValleyRunning this ad for 8yrs

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.

109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

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329 PAINTING & DECORATING

Stan’s PaintingExterior / Interior

Good Quality Paint. Member of BBB & WCB

References & guaranteed work Discount for

Seniors - 10%

604-773-7811 or 604-432-1857

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

332 PAVING/SEAL COATING

ASPHALT PAVINGCommercial & Residential• Parking Lots • Driveways

• Garage Apron • Speed Bumps • Potholes • Patchwork • Tennis Courts • Repair & Resurface

(Insured, WCB)Over 10yrs of exp. Free Estimates

★ Reasonable Rates ★

604-618-2949

338 PLUMBING

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

100% Heating& Plumbing 24/7Certifi ed, Insured & BondedRELIABLE & AFFORDABLE

JourneymanCall 604-345-0899

FULL PLUMBING SERVICES• Hvac Gas Fitting • Electrical

*Licensed *Insured24hr. Emergency Service

C & C Electrical Mechanical604-475-7077

CRESCENT Plumbing & HeatingLicensed Residential 24hr. Service• Hot water tanks • Furnaces • Broilers

• Plugged Drains 778-862-0560

341 PRESSURE WASHING

POWER WASHINGGUTTER CLEANING

SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE Call Ian 604-724-6373

Always! Power Washing, Window & Gutter cleaning, all your exterior cleaning needs. 604-230-0627

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341 PRESSURE WASHING

Smart CleaningPressure Washing

& Window Cleaning. Spring Cleaning Special604. 862. 9797

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

Mainland Roofi ng Ltd.25 yrs in roofi ng industry

Family owned & operated. Fully ins. We do Cedar Shakes, conversions,

concrete tiles, torchon, fi bre-glass shingles, restoration

& repairs. 20 yr labour warr.604-427-2626 or 723-2626

www.mainlandroof.com

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

Free est. Reasonable rates.(604)961-7505, 278-0375

COMPLETE Roofi ng Ltd. Repairs & gutters, all roofs. WCB, BBB, Reas guaranteed. Sr Disc. 604-725-0106

Eastcan Roofi ng & Siding •New Roofs •Re-Roofs •Repairs

Liability Insurance/BBB/10% off with ad604.562.0957 or 604.961.0324

10% OFF - Call 604.812.9721AMG ROOFING & SIDING.

Re-roofi ng, new roof, gutters. WCB

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

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

GL ROOFING. Cedar/Asphalt, Flat roofs, WCB Clean Gutters - $80. 604-240-5362. info@glroofi ng.ca

356 RUBBISH REMOVAL

bradsjunkremoval.comHauling Anything.. But Dead Bodies!!20 YARD BINS AVAILABLE

We Load or You Load !604.220.JUNK(5865)

Serving MetroVancouver Since 1988

Bulldog Disposal Co.Home & Yard Clean UpsResidential / CommercialNo Job Too Small

Free Estimates ~ 7 Days/Wk

Call Tony 604-834-2597www.bulldogdisposal.ca

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

FREE! ScrapMetal Removal...FREE!!!

*Appliances *BBQs *Exercise Equip *Cars/Trucks/Trailers *Hotwater Tanks *Furnaces

* Restaurant EquipmentAll FREE pickup!

604-572-3733 T & K Haulaway


356 RUBBISH REMOVAL

RECYCLE-IT!JUNK REMOVAL

• Estate Services • Electronics• Appliances • Old Furniture• Construction • Yard Waste• Concrete • Drywall • Junk

• Rubbish • Mattresses • More

Recycled Earth FriendlyHOT TUBS ARENO PROBLEM!

604.587.5865www.recycleitcanada.ca

359 SAND, GRAVEL & TOPSOIL

Always! Delivering Top Soil, Bark Mulch, Sand and Gravel, Spreading services. Simon 604-230-0627

372 SUNDECKS

Aluminum patio cover, sunroom, railing and vinyl. 604-782-9108www.PatioCoverVancouver.com

373B TILING

TILE, MARBLE & slate installations and home renos. No job too small.

Call 604-521-6919

374 TREE SERVICES

TREE & STUMPremoval done RIGHT!

• Tree Trimming• Fully Insured • Best Rates604-787-5915/604-291-7778 www.treeworksonline.ca

10% OFF with this AD

PETS

477 PETS

BERNESE MOUNTAIN DOGS, bred at Diesel Kennel, last 2, males, $1000. each. (604)869-5073

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

CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION in need of caring homes! All cats are

spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Visit us at

fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977

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

ITALIAN MASTIFF(Cane Corso)

P/B blues. Ready to go. 1st shots & tails/dew claws done.

ULTIMATE FAMILY GUARDIAN$1000 604-308-5665

PETS

477 PETS

MULTI-POO Miniature, brown 4-5lb Hypo aller, non-shed, family raised, vet cert $1250. 604-341-1445.

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

Pomeranian pups. Ready/Vet chkd. M&F. 778-838-2700, 604-504-1559.

www.pomeraniansbyparis.com

PURE MASTIFF X AFRICAN BOR-BAL puppies, have fi rst shots, $400 each. Call (604)869-5502

SHELTIES: 6/mo male, 4/yr male, 3/yr fem, 2/yr fem. Sable,ready now Shots / dewormed. 604-826-6311.

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

533 FERTILIZERS

WEED FREE Mushroom Manure 13 yards - $160 or Well Rotted 10 yards - $180. 604-856-8877

551 GARAGE SALES

Moving SaleSat. / Sun. May 4th & 5th

9am - 3pm5710 Booth Ave.

Burnaby

Piano, Antiques, Appliances,Furniture, Tools, Books & more.

Everything Must Go!!

560 MISC. FOR SALE

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

REAL ESTATE

625 FOR SALE BY OWNER

GREAT STARTER HOME &/OR INVEST-MENT ON RIONDEL RD. above Kootenay Lake. 4 k to Ashram 4 k to Riondel & beach. 2 3/4 acres & 2 storey unfi n-ished (but furnished) “Small is Beautiful” cabin. Good benches for build-ing, one with lake view. In Aug,12 appraised at $170,000 but older, fl exible vendor open to offers & might carry part of mort-gage for suitable person or couple. For info & view-ing please call : 1-780-566-0707

627 HOMES WANTED

WE BUY HOUSES!Older House • Damaged House

Moving • Estate Sale • Just Want Out • Behind on Payments

Quick Cash! • Flexible Terms! CALL US FIRST! 604-626-9647

OKANAGAN

PRIME LAKEVIEW LOTSFrom $140,000. No time limit to

build. Near by lake access. ALSO:1 spectacular 3 acre parcel at

$390,000 owner wants to retire and will carry fi nancing. 1-250-558-7888

www.orlandoprojects.com

639 REAL ESTATE SERVICES

• DIFFICULTY SELLING ? •Diffi culty Making Payments?

No Equity? Expired Listing? Penalty? We Take Over Payments! No Fees!www.GVCPS.ca / 604-786-4663

REAL ESTATE

641 TOWNHOUSES

26 DAZZLINGTOWN HOMES

Come and see.Daily 11 to 7pm14905 60th Ave.Surrey, B.C.

Come see what’s cookin’ in our kitchens. More counterspace,

cabinets & more drawers to store!

thegroveatcambridge.caHans at Global 604-597-7177

651 COQUITLAM/POCO/PT. MOODY

Price Reduced. Luxury Parkside townhouse 2039 s/f. Reno’d 3bdr 2.5bath, dbl garage, granite, A/C, h/w fl rs, 5’10” heated crawlspace, 2 f/p’s. Nr Terry Fox High School.$521,400. May 23rd Possession.

Owners Motivated to Sell.Call Tim 604-818-6293 or John 604-341-1500. 1 Percent Realty.

RENTALS

706 APARTMENT/CONDO

BURNABY, Linden Glen Apts. 7052 Linden Ave. Reno’d Spacious & bright 2/bdrms with laminate fl oors. Incl heat & HW. Near High-gate. Small pets ok. (604)540-2028 or 778-552-5325

BURNABY

Park Crest Apts.1 & 2 Bedroom Reno’d suites located in upgraded blding in cul-du-sac. Next to large green space. Incl’s heat, hot water and basic cable. Walk to High-gate mall. Quiet and clean. Cat okay. Deposit required. For viewing....

Call 604-540-6725

COQUITLAM

Welcome Home !

1 Bedrooms available near Lougheed Mall and transit. Rent includes heat & hot water. Sorry No Pets. Refs required.

Call (604) 931-2670

NEW WESTMINSTER

Large newly renovated 1 and 2 bdrm. units available from $900 in well-kept concrete building. New fl oors and appl’s. Freshly painted. Patio and large storage room inste. 3 laundries in bldg. Rent incl’s heat & hot water. Sauna & ja-cuzzi. 5 min. walk to skytrain, Douglas College & New West Quay. Close to all amenities.

Please call 604-834-1756 www.aptrentals.net

PORT MOODY very clean 2bdrm 2bath 2prk, ss appli’s, f/p, patio, n/s, June 1. $1325/mo. 778-834-4774.

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RENTALS

750 SUITES, LOWER

COQUITLAM Como Lk/Thermal Dr. 1200 s/f, 2bdr bsmt suite, inste w/d, nr Como Lk Shopping Cntr. May1st. $1000 +1/3utils. 604-780-1099.

COQUITLAM Ctr. Bright 2bdr gr/lvl full bath, share w/d. Avl now, ns/np. $850 +share utils. 604-616-2725

NEW WEST 7th Ave/12 St. Bright 2 bdrm bsmt suite, nr transit and all amens, newly reno’d with h/w fl rs, cat ok. Now/June1, refs req. $1100 incl all utils/cble. 604-521-5156.

752 TOWNHOUSES

PITT MEADOWS: 2 - 3 bdrm co-op T/H $1030/mo - $1134/mo. Shares req’d. Close to WCE, schools & shopping. No subsidy available. 19225 119th Ave. For more info & to book an appt. call 604-465-1938

TRANSPORTATION

810 AUTO FINANCING

Auto Financing 1.800.910.6402

DreamTeam Auto Financing“0” Down, Bankruptcy OK -

Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals1-800-961-7022

www.iDreamAuto.com DL# 7557

845 SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

• Autos • Trucks• Equipment Removal

FREE TOWING 7 days/wk.We pay Up To $500 CA$H

Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022

TRANSPORTATION

845 SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVALMinimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673

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ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME

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Fast & Friendly Service!• 24/7 • FREE TOWING

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www.scrap4cashjunkcarremoval.comThe Scrapper

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

By virtue of the Warehouseman’s Lien Act and on behalf of Queensborough Mini Storage, Consolidated Civil Enforcement BC Inc., will dispose of goods, namely: (1) 2000 Ford Mustang S/N 1FAFP42X5YF218764 - debtor “Brian Rukavina” to recover $404.85 plus accruing storage and any / all other expenses related. This unit will be made available for sale after May 12 2013.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF FREDERICK CHARLES MCALLISTER,

Deceased Formerly of Burnaby, BC

All parties having claims against the said Estate are required to forward particulars of same to the law fi rm of WINGHAM LAW CORPORATION, Solicitor for the Personal Representative, at P.O. Box 1489, Vanderhoof, British Columbia, V0J 3A0, on or before the 22nd day of May, 2013 after which date the claims fi led may be paid without reference to any claims of which the Personal Representative then has no knowledge.

Personal Representative, by:CHRISTOPHER K. WINGHAM,Solicitor


Be sure you’re comparing the same technology level when comparing prices. Please don’t ask us for prices over the telephone....there are literally hundreds of hearing aids, and as many different degrees of hearing loss....this is what the screening appointment is for.

Special time-limited discounts are currently available as an introductory offeron Beltone’s latest premium technology hearing aids.

WE GUARANTEE THE LOWEST PRICE ON TOP-OF-THE-LINEMOST ADVANCED DIGITAL HEARING AIDS

Be sure you’re comparing the same technology level when comparing prices. Please don’t ask us for prices over the telephone....there are literally hundreds of hearing aids, and as many different degrees of hearing loss....this is what the screening appointment is for.

Special time-limited discounts are currently available as an introductory offeron Beltone’s latest premium technology hearing aids.

WE GUARANTEE THE LOWEST PRICE ON TOP-OF-THE-LINEMOST ADVANCED DIGITAL HEARING AIDS

Untreated Hearing Loss

Affects Baby Boomers

Still in

the

Workforce.

rnest Hemingway once said, “Retirement is the Eugliest word in the language” and in today's society, it is true. Many baby boomers may yearn for retirement, but uncertain finances and healthcare have influenced the need to stay in the workforce longer.

Call Beltone at 604-569-1162

Call 604-569-1162 to schedule yourFREE HEARING SCREENING

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A division of GG Hearing Alternative Inc.

www.beltoneonhastings.com

Research reported by the Better Hearing Institute demonstrated that the use of hearing aids reduces the risk of losing income by 90 to 100 percent for those with mild hearing loss and 65 to 77 for those with moderate to severe hearing loss. Those with moderate to severe hearing loss who use aids are twice as likely to be employed as their peers who do not use.

The verdict seems clear. Boomers with hearing problems “can continue doing their jobs at a satisfactory level if they do obtain hearing aids,” said Robyn Cox, PhD, a professor of audiology at the School of Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of Memphis.

Then why are baby boomers not having routine hearing checks and, if they do have hearing loss, use hearing aids? Dr. Cox said she believes the problem is innate in current medical care. “Routine hearing checks are not part of the culture,” she said. “We get all types of checks but neglect our hearing. We have not taught people to realize that hearing needs to be checked.”

Hearing aid use expectedly suffers when Individuals do not receive hearing checks. “Many don't know they have hearing problems,” Dr. Cox said. “Many do, and don't know what to do about it. We have made it difficult to Figure out.”

An effort needs to be made to get baby boomers focused on their hearing, which will not only change the culture surrounding hearing healthcare, but also urge employers, health insurance companies, and primary care physicians to focus on hearing loss. “We haven't produced evidence for who needs to get hearing screenings, so we haven't encouraged people to do it,” Dr. Cox said. “Primary care physicians don't think about hearing care, and health insurance companies don't include hearing checks as preventive measures. When you go get your physical, a doctor should ask about your hearing and maybe, if you are a certain age, require you to get a hearing test.”Most of the damage has already been done to baby boomers' hearing but, that does not mean it cannot be addressed. The best advice is to be proactive in obtaining hearing healthcare, Dr. Cox said. “People frequently notice hearing problems numerous years before they seek help,” she said. “There is reason to think that the longer they wait, the more difficult it is to make up the ground that gets lost.

In general, it would be nice if as people age they would pay attention to their hearing needs just as much as vision needs.”

It has been reported that the percentage of workers between the ages of 65 to 74 is expected to increase by 83.4 percent from 2006 to 2016. But as boomers stay in the workforce longer, untreated hearing loss may sap their incomes and employment.

In-Home appointments available! Call 604-569-1162 TodayYou can arrange to have your hearing tested & hearing aids demonstratedand dispensed in the comfort and convenience of your home.

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