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By Jeff NagelBLACK PRESS

Metro Vancouver leaders are adding their voices to a new coalition calling for reforms to increase the supply of rental housing in the region.

Groups representing ten-ants, landlords, home builders, realtors, developers and non-profi ts have formed the Rental Housing Supply Coalition to push for changes.

Co-chair Wayne Wright, the mayor of New Westminster, said the rental shortage in the Metro region is reaching a crisis point.

“We just won’t have work-ers,” he predicted at an April 29 Metro board meeting. “We have 40,000 people a year coming in and there’s no housing for them. That’s the kind of thing that breeds anarchism.”

More than 80,000 residents in the region spend more than 30 per cent of their income on rent and another 30,000 spend over half.

Rental demand will only continue to go up in Metro Vancouver because of high real estate costs, Wright said, yet only about 600 purpose-built rental units are being added each year – far short of an estimated 6,500 new units

needed annually.The region’s oldest buildings

in areas like New Westminster and Vancouver are nearing the end of their lives, Wright said, adding a new housing policy is needed before many of them start to come down.

Burnaby Mayor Derek Cor-rigan said the province should allow local cities to create rental housing zones where existing apartment buildings can’t later be converted to condos.

Victoria has so far resisted that idea, he said, apparently because it deprives land own-ers of profi t.

He said local cities have tried all sorts of concessions to encourage more rental con-struction.

“We keep looking for ways to stimulate rental development,” Corrigan said. “But no matter how hard we work, the num-bers don’t.”

Marg Gordon, CEO of the B.C. Apartment Owners and Managers Association, told Metro directors the elimination of federal tax concessions for

rental construction in the 1980s has resulted in land owners developing condos almost exclusively since then.

Ottawa needs to reverse that policy, she said, or fi nd other ways to stimulate rental hous-ing construction.

Increased use of basement suites or laneway homes in single-family areas aren’t a complete answer, she added.

The supply of new basement suites being created is dwin-dling and may eventually run out, she said.

And house owners can demand the space back, so suites are an inferior substitute for purpose-built rental build-ings that offer tenants reliable permanent homes.

“We’re pulling out all the stops and we can barely move the needle on getting new rental built,” added Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson.

Wright said local govern-ments can make land available for rental housing, increase densities, reduce fees cities charge and speed up the approval processes.

Metro has launched the website RentersSpeakUp.org where renters can post their own stories to put a face on the statistics and add to the pres-sure for reform.

Rental home shortage acute, coalition warns

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By Wanda ChowNEWSLEADER

Fires can happen any-where.

Images on the news of smoke and fl ames emerging from houses and wood-frame housing complexes are usu-ally followed by those of fi re-fi ghters spraying water into windows or the roof from the ground or a ladder truck.

They rescue people using a ladder or by going inside and bringing residents out.

But what happens when it’s a high rise that’s burn-ing?

After all, most ladders at your local fi re department can’t reach higher than six or seven storeys.

And with the fi rst 40-plus-storey towers set to go up in Burnaby’s Metrotown area, and an increasing number of high rises popping up in New Westminster, local fi re departments fi nd themselves updating their response plans to make sure they’re ready when needed.

The fi rst step in the plan-ning process is to ensure fi re safety measures are designed into the buildings before shovels even hit the ground.

Old building code hampers fi ghters

When it comes to fi re safety in high rises, much depends on a building’s sys-tems, said New Westminster Fire Chief Tim Armstrong.

Fire departments work with building designers and developers to ensure fi re protection measures and evacuation plans are in place.

The B.C. Building Code requires sprinklers in buildings taller than four storeys, but that’s only the case for those built after 1998, said Burnaby’s chief building inspector Patrick Shek.

While fi re alarms and standpipes—special pipes located in stairwells that provide a water supply for fi refi ghters accessible from each fl oor—were always required in high rises, prior to 1998, developers needed only to choose one additional fi re safety measure from a list of options.

For instance, balconies once counted as a means of exhausting smoke from a building, Shek said.

Current code require-ments are not retroactive, unless an entire building undergoes an extensive renovation, something that doesn’t happen very often, he noted.

Many modern buildings also include pressurized stairwells. The pressurized air prevents smoke in a building’s corridors from entering the stairwells, which are designated escape routes.

Stairwells are also where much of the fi refi ghters’ work begins.

Commandeer the elevator

Once a fi re alarm goes off, if it automatically notifi es the local fi re department—not all building systems do as it’s not a requirement, Armstrong noted—or some-one calls 911, fi re crews are dispatched.

The fi rst thing they’ll do is check the alarm panel in the building to determine which fl oor the alarm came from, then take the elevator to two levels below that.

That’s because fi re can travel up or down and fi re crews want to make sure they fi nd it all in their initial assessment, as well as make

sure fi refi ghters start from a safe position, said Lieut. Mark Forsberg of Burnaby Fire Department (BFD).

If all works as it should, fi re crews take control of the elevators to help reduce the amount of stair-climbing they have to do while wear-ing 70 pounds or more of equipment and carrying heavy hoses.

One stairwell would be used as an evacuation route while another would be reserved for fi refi ghting purposes.

The standpipes have their water pressure boosted by fi re trucks and hydrants via hoses connected to them from outside. Firefi ghters

inside then hook up their hoses to the standpipes on whichever fl oor water is needed.

High rise fi res are typi-cally fought from the inside, said Forsberg, who is on a BFD committee tasked with updating equipment and response procedures for high rise fi res. When water is sprayed from the building’s exterior, it’s usually to keep the fi re from spreading to neighbouring structures.

The problem that affects more people isn’t the fi res themselves, but the smoke.

Unlike in wood-frame buildings, fi res in concrete high rises are usually con-tained to one suite or fl oor simply because concrete doesn’t burn.

But smoke can spread easily.

Forsberg recalled respond-ing to a fi re years ago at the BC Housing tower at King-sway near Edmonds. The occupant of the suite on fi re died of smoke inhalation but not before trying to escape. Unfortunately, he left the door of his suite open, which allowed smoke to waft into the hallway.

“All it takes is one or two breaths of that and they’ll be incapacitated,” said Fors-berg, noting fi re crews are constantly having to have fresh bottles of air delivered to them.

“You’re working so hard you go through a tank of air pretty quickly.”

RENOVATION NATIONThe Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Association’s (GVHBA) renovation council presents its spring home renovation seminar on Tuesday, May 17, 7:30 to 9 p.m. at the Croatian Cultural Centre, 3250 Commercial Dr., Vancouver. Homeowners will be guided through the various stages of the renovation process, including design and planning, legal and contracts, selecting a renovator, municipal permits and inspections, and living through a renovation. Admission is free but pre-registration is required at www.gvhba.org or 778-565-4288. Attendees are asked to contribute a non-perishable food item for the food bank.

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DEADLINE EXTENDEDThe Burnaby school board

has extended its deadline for public input on a draft of its anti-homophobia policy until June 3.

Burnaby is the 13th district in the province to develop a policy to address homophobic harassment and bullying. The board’s policy committee will review the public feedback, then report to the board in mid to late June. A fi nal decision on the policy may then be made at that time.

LIBRARY THEME SONGBurnaby Public Library’s home

library service, profi led in the NewsLeader last week, now has a theme song.

Clients, library staff and family members, including three seeing-eye dogs, all got together last Friday to write a song about the service with theme-song facilitator Lowry Olafson.

The end result was a ditty called “There’s a Story at My Door.” Check it out at http://bit.ly/iOyItD.

APARTMENT FIREA cigarette may have been

the cause of an early-morning apartment fi re on Kingsway at 19th Avenue Saturday that gutted a third-fl oor suite, according to media reports.

Several people were trapped in their suites before Burnaby fi re crews rescued them. Fire crews were called to the three-alarm blaze at the Salish Villa complex at about 1:30 a.m. There were no serious injuries reported.

SCOUTS OFF TO SWEDENThe First Burnaby Southwest

Scouts are holding a fundraising event in an effort to get its Scouts to the 2011 World Jamboree in Sweden.

The fundraiser is Saturday, May 14 starting at 6 p.m. at the Burnaby Firefi ghters’ Club, 6515 Bonsor Ave. Tickets are $15 and include a buffet dinner, live entertainment, door prizes and a silent auction. Info: 604-435-1141.

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Fires like open door-ways too.

“The most common thing to cause a fi re to spread is people mis-takenly leaving their doors open.”

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Response plans to such incidents include working out mutual aid agreements with neighbouring munici-pal fi re departments when a city’s fi refi ght-ing resources are taxed to the limit, said Armstrong.

He stressed high rise fi res are an infrequent occurrence. “You don’t have the Towering Inferno-type scenario happening,” he said, referring to the 1974 disaster movie.

Armstrong said even when he stays in a hotel he makes himself familiar with where exit stairwells are located and evacu-ation routes.

If he was buying a home in a high rise, he said he’d be interested in knowing what its fi re control features are—does it have heat detectors, smoke detectors and alarm systems that automatically contact fi re departments—and whether it’s up to cur-rent standards.

Residents of towers should do their part to prevent fi res too, making sure propane barbecues and heaters on their balconies have their fuel shut off when not in use.

When it comes to the issue of “fuel load,” which gives fi res easy access to fuel to keep burning, Armstrong noted that hoarding is a problem.

“I’ve seen suites where it’s unbelievable how people navigate a path in the suite and it’s covered with paper and it starts pouring onto the balcony,” he said.

“All you need is a small fi re in the kitchen and before you

know it, it starts to consume the suite.”

For Tom Foreman, Burnaby’s assistant fi re chief of admin-istration, what frus-trates him is high rise residents not taking responsibility for their own safety.

“It’s common sense,” Foreman said. “You’re living in a high rise, it’s a dangerous place to live, especially on an upper fl oor.”

Often people know little about their buildings other than the shortest route from the lobby or parkade to the door of their suite, he said. They need to familiarize themselves with escape routes, participate in regular fi re drills and know what to do, not only for their own safety but to stay out of the way of fi refi ghters.

The need to know what to do is particu-larly important for the elderly and people with disabilities who might not be able to evacuate down a stair-

well on their own.Armstrong said

that’s one reason why it’s important to know your neighbours, to help each other or at least to let fi refi ghters know where they need to rescue someone.

In some cases, it may be safer for such residents to wait in their suites for help than to attempt to escape on their own and risk injury.

One of Armstrong’s greatest concerns is when malfunctioning alarm systems cause false alarms, creating a complacency among residents that can be dangerous when a real fi re occurs.

That’s one of the issues addressed by annual fi re inspec-tions, in an attempt to ensure all the fi re safety systems in a building are regularly maintained, no fi re exits are blocked and fi re plans are in place.

After all, it’s the buildings’ systems on which fi refi ghters depend to do their job.

In Burnaby, Fors-berg’s committee continues to work on keeping fi re crews up to date on the latest high rise fi re response procedures and train-ing, and upgrading equipment, such as new, lighter fi re hoses.

In the case of fi re-fi ghters and residents of towers, the need is the same.

“High rise fi res don’t happen often, but when they do occur, it’s something you have to be very prepared for,” said Forsberg.

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Drops by one per cent from provisional budget


Burnaby property taxes will see a rate increase of 2.95 per cent in the city budget approved by council earlier this week.

On an average home assessed at $596,785, that equates to an additional $41 in taxes, said Burnaby’s director of fi nance, Denise Jorgenson.

The total tax bill for such a home will be about $2,700, but that includes taxes paid to Metro Vancouver, for schools, TransLink, BC Assessment, and the like, she noted.

As for Burnaby’s share of that, the rate increase is one per cent less than originally proposed in the city’s provi-sional budget in December.

That’s partly due to increased revenues from build-ing permits and inspection fees, said Coun. Dan Johnston, chair of the city’s fi nance committee.

The construction industry “has recovered quite a bit from the fall of 2008,” said Johnston, referring to the global economic downturn.

Developments completed in late 2009 and early 2010 are also now resulting in new taxpayers for the city, he said, noting that additions to the tax base usually happen about 18 months after a project is fi nished.

Departments at city hall were asked to fi nd savings and effi ciencies. Money was trimmed from the budget through initiatives such as replacing some vehicles in the city auto fl eet with Smart Cars

to save on fuel.“It’s a small step but they all

add up,” Johnston said.The cost of some auxiliary

and temporary employ-ees, for some summer programs, for instance, was reduced by delay-ing start dates by a week and condensing programs slightly.

The tax hike is neces-sary to fund increases in union wages, opera-tions costs and infl ation, hikes in utility and gar-

bage disposal costs passed on from Metro Vancouver, as well as the cost of new services.

Four new full-time positions were approved including an administrative assistant for the mayor’s offi ce, one new position in human resources and two in engineering. Three positions were also converted to full-time.

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St. Thomas More Collegiate took top spot among Burnaby secondary schools in the Fraser Institute’s annual rankings released Monday.

The independent Catholic school was ranked 21st out of 274 high schools in B.C. and the Yukon, scoring 8.3 out of 10.

Carver Christian, another independent, was the second-high-est-ranked Burnaby school in 37th at 7.6.

The top-ranked public high school in the city was Burnaby Mountain, which placed 87th (6.7).

The seven remain-ing Burnaby second-ary schools are all run by the public Burnaby school district.

Burnaby North came in at 119th place at 6.7, Moscrop second-ary’s score of 6.2 put it 129th and Cariboo Hill placed 135th at 6.1. Burnaby Central scored 6.0 for 141st spot, Burnaby South was ranked 182nd with a 5.4 score, Byrne Creek scored 4.6 for 227th and Alpha took 245th with a 4.3 score.

Generally, the provincial average is a score of 6.

The report card takes into account how a school fared compared to a pre-dicted score based on the parents’ average income. It also lists factors such as the percentage of English-

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The ballot boxes have barely been put back into storage and New Democratic Party leader Jack Layton is already facing intense scrutiny in his newfound role as leader of the Opposition.

Never before has the NDP been elevated to such status by Canadian voters, with 102 seats in Parliament. That includes an unprec-edented 58 MPs elected in Quebec where the party had previously managed to hold two seats. Ever.

In fact, so dismal were the NDP’s aspira-tions for the province they were willing to put forward pretty much anyone with a pulse just to keep the party on the ballot; an anglophone single mom in a predominantly francophone riding, 10 university students, a 19 year-old barely out of high school.

Surprise, surprise when many of them got elected.

A cynic would suggest Layton and his bal-looning caucus benefi tted from a backlash against the bickering and acrimony gener-ated by two consecutive minority govern-ments in Ottawa, as well as the relative insignifi cance of the Bloc Quebecois in those parliaments. An optimist will say those 102 NDP MPs represent new hope for the future, a strong voice for Canada’s young voters.

The NDP has traditionally enjoyed a strong allure for younger voters. Its ideals of social justice and equality and economic oppor-tunity for all are shared by those seeking a more egalitarian society, especially newly-minted and disaffected voters just trying to get a toe-hold into the rat race of life. When Burnaby-Douglas MP Kennedy Stewart introduced his campaign team that propelled him to victory on election night, none of them looked older than 25.

Harnessing that youthful hope and enthu-siasm will be Layton’s challenge. He’ll have to be nimble, not stifl ing.

Moulding his massive, inexperienced caucus into an effective opposition will be his opportunity.

VICTORIA – Premier Christy Clark’s shifting position on the harmonized sales tax fi nally appears to have come to rest.

Her government is preparing to “fi x the HST,” and the terms of that fi x will be made available before people mark their ballots in a mail-in vote in June, Clark told reporters at the legisla-ture last week.

There has been a fl urry of activity on the HST in recent days, and a few things are becoming clear. Clark and Finance Minister Kevin Falcon are preparing to do what I’ve been saying for months the government must do—make a solemn vow to cut the HST rate to 11 per cent as soon as they can.

And in keeping with Clark’s fond-ness for populist, headline-hunting gestures, the government will also likely rebate the HST on bicycles and bicycle helmets, and possibly fi tness club mem-berships as well.

A couple of other “family-fi rst” exemptions may also be gleaned from the town halls, online surveys and polling that are currently going on.

A well-known polling fi rm was in the fi eld last week, asking not only about people’s impres-sions of their new premier and opposition leader, but also their view toward a reduction

in the HST rate. Win or lose the mail-in referen-dum on the tax in June or July, the B.C. Liberals are getting ready for a fall general election.

Falcon estimates that cutting one point from the HST would cost the provincial treasury $850 million. Given that revenue from the HST is running well ahead of the fi nance ministry’s

estimates, that fi gure could be low.The government’s independent

panel issued its report last week, and it confi rms the HST is bringing in more revenue than expected. Going back to the PST would not only trig-ger huge costs of paying back federal transition funds and reconstructing a provincial sales tax offi ce, it would cost the B.C. government more than $500 million in net revenue in the fi rst year, and more after that.

Here’s one reason why HST revenue is higher than originally

projected. Contrary to the apocalyptic predic-tions of some in the restaurant industry, the panel compiled Statistics Canada fi gures and found that B.C. restaurant sales rose by three per cent in the fi rst seven months of the HST. That’s exactly the same increase as the rest of the country, despite the supposedly crushing effect of the tax and B.C.’s new impaired driving regulations.

Jobs, Tourism and Innovation Minister Pat Bell has pitched in as a host for the telephone town hall program that continued this week. These giant conference calls were to be staged Tuesday evening in the Okanagan, Fraser Val-ley and northern and central Vancouver Island. The program wraps up Thursday evening with calls to Richmond, South Delta, the North Shore, Victoria and Vancouver.

Bell said his call for the Interior and North Coast had more than 30,000 people on the line. Some were still upset about the HST, while oth-ers had misconceptions about what costs it does and doesn’t increase, he said. And lifting the tax from bicycles was a popular choice.

I continue to get e-mails from people who are misinformed about the HST. One reader said he is paying it on heating oil. I suggested he check his bill again, and there it was, a rebate for the seven-per-cent provincial portion. The GST applied before and it continues to apply now.

These telephone town halls have gone a long way towards putting the discussion on a factual basis. Voters may yet be persuaded to keep the HST.

Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and col-umnist for Black Press and BC Localnews.com.

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‘Respect others as you would want

others to respect you’I read with interest

and dismay about Burnaby school board adopting an anti-bullying policy in the attempt to make this world a safer one for students with different sex orientations.

Apparently some parents were protest-ing against this policy. Amongst some of their reasons to why the policy shouldn’t by adopted? They believe this is an issue that should be discussed/taught at home because of the differences in personal beliefs and religion.

I would like to believe that when it comes to respecting others, regardless of their sexual orienta-tion, religion, colour etc., we would all be on the same page, and that is, respect others as you would want oth-ers to respect you.

As far as the religion goes, we may believe in different gods, but I doubt very much if there is a god that tells us that it is OK to bully and ridicule another human being.

We don’t have to like everything and every-one, but we must learn to tolerate ... live and let live is the answer!

Frank Di CesareBurnaby

Questions on Burnaby Lake dredging left unanswered

Burnaby engineer-ing manager Lambert Chu leaves several questions unanswered in this latest account of the Burnaby Lake dredging fi asco.

First, has Mayor Corrigan cancelled his misguided plan to install an international-calibre intensive-use train-ing and competition venue for rowing in the endangered species habitat (and wildfowl refuge) that is Burnaby Lake? This would be a rare bit of common sense from the BCA—but only if it is true!

Mayor Corrigan’s belated effort to have wildlife biologists study the endangered

turtles (after seven years of posturing) has now shown that these animals use widely scattered areas in and around the lake for habitat and must therefore directly tran-sit the lake’s centre - site of the proposed rowing venue - creat-ing huge potential civil and even criminal legal liability for row-ers and coaches (and perhaps even for the city itself) under the federal Species-At-Risk Act.

Civic taxpayers potentially stand to pay additional millions for a rowing venue that no one can really use because the neces-sary insurance cover is either too expensive or not available. So I hope that Mayor Corrigan has in fact fi nally gone with the Burnaby Civic Greens on this one.

Second, what is the actual cost to taxpayers of Mayor Corrigan’s inability to launch a proper turtle tracking study, as required under the original dredging plan (approved in 2002) and then not waiting for the data to come in when he fi nally did start this study (a con-dition of getting that fi nal permit) before authorizing Hazco to bring in its equip-ment?

I’ll give Mr. Chu a hint: the initial plan called for removing 360,000 cubic metres for $16 million ($44.44 per cubic metre). Mr. Chu tells us that only 180,000 cubic metres of mud were removed for $20.5 million ($113.89 per cubic metre). That is a cost overrun of $69.45 per removed cubic metre.

Even worse, taxpay-ers only got half the job done. So we will be dredging again in just half the time originally expected. Removing all 360,000 cubic metres, at $113.89 per cubic metre, would have cost $41 million—or $25 million more than the original estimated cost. Just think about how much useful work could have been done on Burnaby’s existing athletic facilities for $25 million!

Mayor Corrigan and

his BCA councilors boast that Burnaby is the “best managed city in Canada.” I doubt that Burnaby taxpay-ers will agree with them after hearing numbers like these at the door-step during the upcoming civic election campaign.

G. Bruce FriesenBurnaby

Good Samaritan changes attitude by turning in lost wallet at mall

Thank you, thank you, thank you to the wonderful person who found my keys in Metropolis at Metrotown Wednes-day morning around 11 a.m. and turned them into customer service! My day could have been completely ruined and, thanks to you, it was an excellent day.

To the merchant at the kiosk who told me I would never fi nd my keys because there are no Good Samaritans here, I’m so glad you were wrong and that, by your own admission when I showed you I had my keys back, it changed your whole attitude. I guess I lost them in the fi rst place so I could help you see there are good people in your new country of residence. A triple win.

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A proposed $70-mil-lion transit gondola to serve SFU’s Burnaby Mountain campus and replace the fl eet of buses that now carry students, staff and residents will go out to the public for com-ment later this month.

TransLink spokes-man Ken Hardie said a business case found the gondola project

should be economi-cally viable but cau-tioned it’s far too early to say if it will proceed.

“The folks who live underneath the pro-posed alignment are concerned, so we need to talk to them and hear what they have to say,” he said.

TransLink will meet with a strata council and co-op that run two housing complexes under the line where residents are worried about privacy and property values.

They also plan community open houses May 25 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Cameron Elementary School in Burnaby, and May 26 from 1 to 4 and 5 to 8 p.m. at Saywell Hall Auditorium at SFU.

“The impacts or interests are different depending on where you are in the commu-nity,” Hardie said.

TransLink estimates an SFU gondola could carry passengers to the top of Burnaby Moun-tain in half the time buses now take, and much more reliably in winter, when buses are delayed 12 to 15 days a year due to snow or ice.

It would eliminate long lineups at bus loops in peak times, a problem that is forecast to get worse as the projected daily trips climb from 25,000 now to 40,000 by 2030.

Hardie said the gon-dola would be powered by electricity, which would be quieter and less polluting than the diesel buses that now climb the hill.

An estimated 1,870 tonnes of greenhouse gases would be elimi-nated per year from the outset.

It’s also thought the gondola may be a tour-ist attraction, bringing in more hikers and mountain bikers.

The 2.6-kilometre line would use tech-nology similar to the Peak 2 Peak gondola at Whistler.

Gondola concept goes to public

PAUL MORRISON/CONTRIBUTED PHOTOThe Whistler-Blackcomb Peak 2 Peak gondola is similar to the one being considered for Simon Fraser University.

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Gloria Kravac, 82, has been awarded the Burnaby’s Kushiro Cup Award as Citizen of the Year for her years of volunteer work with Citizen Support Services and Voices of Burnaby Seniors Task Force.

She is a volunteer driver and helps seniors get out and about, making a real difference to their lives. Gloria encourages others to volunteer, “They’re so appreciative, you feel like an angel, you know, a helping hand.”

Today we are launching the second annual Seniors of Distinction Awards, this is a chance to honor those who strive to make a real difference in our community. This year the organizers, Harmony Court Estate, are opening up the nominations to include seniors from New Westminster. Look for the nomination form inside.

If you would like to volunteer and lend a hand like Gloria, give Anne Waller at Citizen Support Services a call on 604 294 7497.

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Together we are so proud to recognize and celebrate the contributions, achievements and diversity of seniors in our communities.

The Seniors of Distinction Awards are an opportunity to recognize all seniors who share their culture and talents, enrich our communities and enhance the well-being of those around

them.

We have created the following categories, Arts, Leadership, Community Service and Healthy Living, to honour local seniors in which nominees can be entered. Arts: Visual, performing, literary and other. Leadership: Service to associations,

director of not for profi t programs, support groups etc. Community: Volunteerism, community fund raising, etc. Healthy Living: Sports, gardening, recreation participation etc.

For more details at www.harmonycourtestate.ca

Who can I nominate?• Anyone who is over the age of 65 as of January 1, 2011.

• Anyone who currently lives in Burnaby & New Westminster.

• Anyone whose accomplishments took place in Burnaby & New Westminster.

• Awards are not for past achievements - prior to being 65 years of age.

How will the winner be selected?A Selection Committee will review the nominations; comprised of local community citizens, sponsors and a panel of local seniors.

Mail or drop your nomination form off at: • Harmony Court Retirement Community 7197 Canada Way, Burnaby• Burnaby New Westminster NewsLeader 7438 Fraser Park Drive, Burnaby • Bonsor Recreation Complex 6550 Bonsor Avenue, Burnaby

• Confederation Seniors Centre 4585 Albert Street, Burnaby • Cameron Recreation Complex 9523 Cameron Street, Burnaby• Edmonds Community Centre 7282 Kingsway, Burnaby

Nominee’s Name: __________________________________________

Address: __________________________________________________

City: ________________ Province: ___________________________

Postal Code: ______________ Age: ___________________________

Category of Nomination:• Arts • Leadership • Community Service • Healthy Living

I confi rm that the information and supporting documentation for my nominee is correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief.

Nominator’s Signature: ______________________________________

Date: ___________________Phone: ___________________________

I consent to stand for nomination and to participate in the Seniors of Distinction Awards. My name, photo and any personal information in this nomination form and supporting documentation may be used during the award ceremony, publications and possible media coverage. I understand that my personal details such as phone number, address or any other aspects of my personal information will not be shared and are treated as strictly confi dential.

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Please attached a brief statement (no more than 2 pages) about the nominee’s contribution to Arts, Leadership, Community Service or Healthy Living in Burnaby and New Westminster and why you feel they deserve the award. Nominations due by Thursday, June 30, 2011 at 12:00 noon.

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An upcoming forum for seniors will not only raise awareness of how to prevent becoming victims of crime, but also let victims know the help that’s available.

The event, on Sun-day, May 15, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Bonsor Recreation Complex, is a followup to the fi rst such forum in October 2009.

That fi rst presenta-tion was “a kind of small affair because there seemed to be some need for airing what turns out to be a fairly dark side, and that’s elder abuse,” said one of the forum’s organizers, Chris Hildred.

MARIO BARTEL/NEWSLEADERChris Hildred has been a volunteer for the RCMP’s community policing for years, as well as working with Blockwatch, for which he’s a captain on his South Burnaby street.

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This time around, the program has been expanded to include presentations by Burn-aby RCMP and other groups on topics such

as domestic violence (which includes elder abuse), frauds and scams, fi nancial secu-rity, personal safety and victim services.

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“Seniors tend to be a very trusting group. They get taken by the feeblest of scams,” he

said, citing as exam-ples real estate scams, identity theft or the “long-lost grandson phoning to say he’s in jail and needs money.”

Hildred, 75, said seniors “want to believe the best of people and there are people that will take advantage.”

While scams and frauds have always been around, nowa-days fraudsters are not just at the front door, they’re on the phone or on the Internet.

Tips on personal safety will include encouraging people to walk with their head up and always being aware of their sur-roundings. “Don’t look like a victim.”

As for elder abuse and other forms of domestic violence, Hildred said it’s one of the most diffi cult prob-lems to address since victims tend to fear retribution for coming forward to police and are embarrassed.

Often victims live in their abuser’s home or mobility is an issue, making it diffi cult to stand up to the abuse. Such abuse can be fi nancial, physical or psychological.

“In kids’ terms it would be known as bullying, I suppose. It’s the same type of activ-ity, just at a different age group.”

Hildred knows of someone who was a victim of elder abuse and recalls noticing changes in their demeanour. Once the abuse is reported, and the abuser is exposed, “it’s usually enough to make it stop because the last thing they want is to have a little light shed on this issue that they think they have complete control over and suddenly they discover they don’t.”

Bringing attention to the abuse is step No. 1.

“It’s very brave for the person to come forward,” he said. “The best we can do is shine a light [on the issue] and let them know there are resources in the community.”

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Internat ional Folk Dancing lessons: Get an introduction to the folk music of many cultures along with dance steps and gentle exercise. No partner needed. When: Fridays, May 6 to June 3, 11:15 a.m. to noon. Where: Confederat ion Centre 55-plus, 4585 Albert St., Burnaby. Cost: $10. Info: 604-294-1936.

Kil larney Reunion: Killarney Secondary’s class of 1961 is holding a reunion in July and is trying to contact former students. Info:

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Tuesday and Thursday Dance: Dance the blues away at Bonsor 55+ dance programs. Cost is $5 members and $6 non-members. Each dance has a live band and light refreshments served. When: Tuesday 12-3 p.m. and Thursday 7:30-10:30 p.m. Where: Bonsor Recreation Complex, 6550 Bonsor Ave., Burnaby. Info: 604-439-5510.

Bonsor Complex Carpet Bowling: Looking for a fun and entertaining way to beat the winter weather? Come join the Bonsor 55+ carpet bowlers (55+ membership required). When: Meets every Monday and Thursday, 1-3 p.m. Where: Bonsor Recreation Complex, 6550 Bonsor Ave., Burnaby. Info: 604-439-5510.

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Bonsor: Looking to meet new friends and keep your mind sharp. Drop into Bonsor Complex for a game of cards. Enjoy Bridge, Cribbage, Euchre, Five Hundred and Whist. These card games are offered throughout the week. Info: 604-439-5510.

S e n i o r s To g e t h e r Program: A senior led group focuses on welcoming and involving seniors in a variety of different activities. When: English conversation (Fridays, 10 to 11 a.m.), seniors social group (Fridays, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., light lunch served) and Wii games and exercise (Wednesdays, 12 to 3 p.m.). Where: South Burnaby Neighbourhood House, 4845 Imperial St., Burnaby. Info: 604-431-0400.

Counci l of Senior Citizens Organizations: COSCO is an advocacy group devoted to improving the quality of life for all seniors. Seniors organizat ions wishing to affiliate, or individuals wishing to become members, please contact Ernie Bayer at 604-

576-9734. Info: www.coscobc.ca.

Cameron Senior Choir: Seeking enthusiastic singers

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he sun shone, people came, and the entertainment entertained. Who could ask for more? That was the scene at the 2011 RhodoFest held May 1 at the Shadbolt Centre in Burnaby.

Everyone enjoyed the New Westminster Pipe Band entrance parade to the Spirit Square to welcome Mayor Derek Corrigan, Parks Board Chair Coun. Sav Dhaliwal, and members of the Rhododendron Society and Shadbolt Centre.

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South Burnaby Royal Purple seeks former members for its 50th anniversary celebration lunch. When: Saturday, May 14, 11 a.m. Where: IOOF Hall, 7728 Edmonds St., Burnaby (rear entrance). RSVP: Judy, 604-526-6477.

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Cabaret Around the World: Fundraiser concert featuring local singers and actors including John Arsenault, Angus Bell, Jeanine Fynn, among others, performing music featuring hits from opera, operetta, cabaret, and musical theatre. When: Saturday, May 14, 7:30 p.m. Where: Massey Theatre, Eighth Avenue and Eighth Street, New Westminster. Tickets and info: http://bit.ly/dSWBqq.

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Here and Now: Continuum Dance Company, Shadbolt Centre’s community modern dance company for adults, presents Here and Now, nine dynamic dance works. When: Friday and Saturday, May 13 and 14, 8 p.m. Where: Studio Theatre, Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 6450 Deer Lake Ave., Burnaby. Tickets: $8 at

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Mom’s The Word: Remixed: Arts Club on Tour presents Mom’s The Word: Remixed, in which the Mom’s the Word Collective reunite to bring highlights from the smash hits Mom’s the Word and Mom’s the Word 2: Unhinged. They’ll share their true, intimate tales of the heartache and joy of parenthood. When: Monday, May 16, 8 p.m. Where: James Cowan Theatre, Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 6450 Deer Lake Ave., Burnaby. Tickets: $36 Adult, $32 Student/Senior, at shadboltcentre.com or 604-205-3000.

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Lisa Jordan took up belly dancing because of a misunderstanding. She was telling friends at a dinner party of her life plan to try two new activities every year when someone suggested she attempt ballet dancing. Jordan, who’s been dancing since she was four, thought her friend had said belly dancing, a discipline she’d never tried before. So she signed up for a class at the Roundhouse Community Centre in Vancouver. She says she had no idea what to expect, what to wear.“It was really nerve-wracking. I showed up in really baggy jogging pants.” But she took a shine to shimmying and, it turns out, she was pretty good at it, too. Her instructor encouraged her to join a performing troupe. She started teaching others. Disillusioned with her career as a sales executive for a telecom company, she started teaching full-time. “I felt like I was changing the world one woman at a time,” says Jordan. “It’s something that brings women out of their shells. It’s time women can have all for themselves.”Three years ago she opened her own studio, Ammara, in downtown New Westminster, that offers classes in Capoeira, hip hop, belly dancing as well as drumming and yoga. She also continues to perform and conduct workshops around Metro Vancouver. She recently participated in a “shimmy mob” at the River Market and Lougheed Town Centre to promote World Belly Dancing Day, which is being celebrated on six continents on May 14 to raise the profi le of belly dancing and raise money for more than 40 charities.“Belly dancing is one of those hobbies that’s still a bit underground,” says Jordan. “This is our day to celebrate it.”She’ll be doing that by holding an open house at her studio, with free introductory classes from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information: www.ammara.ca. To learn more about World Belly Dance Day: www.worldbellydanceday.com.

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114 DRIVERS/COURIER/TRUCKING

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130 HELP WANTED

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130 HELP WANTED

The Lemare Group is currently seeking applicants for

Production Accountant. The successful applicant will

have a strong accounting background that might include

4th level CGA courses or better.

Computer literacy is essential with Accpac, Word and Excel

experience an asset. The successful applicant will

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138 LABOURERS

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139 MEDICAL/DENTAL

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130 HELP WANTED


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156 SALES

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160 TRADES, TECHNICAL

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332 PAVING/SEAL COATINGALLAN Const. & Asphalt. Brick, conc, drainage, found. & membrane repair. 604-618-2304; 820-2187.

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356 RUBBISH REMOVAL

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372 SUNDECKS

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PETS

477 PETS2 Black & White Cats need home. Baby has allergies. Indoor/outdoor. Affectionate. (604)217-6898ADORABLE SPIRITED 4 mo. old P.B. Beagle, has all papers, shots & toys. $450 fi rm. Cecillia 858-5451BORDER COLLIE PUPPIES P/B. Males $400, Vet chk, 1st shots Call 604-250-4360, 604-856-7975BOXER PUPS, 3F/2M, fawn, p/b, $850. Ready may 30. Call (604)798-6669 chwkCATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866

CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION in need of caring homes! Visit us at fraservalleyhumanesociety.com

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LAB RETRIEVER PUPS, yellow & black, $550. Vet check, quality line-age, dew claws, 1st shots, de-wormed. (604)702-0217LABS. Yellow PB puppies, born May 1st. Dewormed, 1st shots, tat-tooed $750. 604-888-4662NEED 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.comPITT BULL puppy, 6 mo. old male, white chest, black, very friendly. $800. (778)858-1154 604-585-0277PRESA CANARIO pups, black, brindle & fawn, ready to go. Dad 150lbs, Mom 120lbs. 778-552-1525

PURE MALTESE pups, vet ✓, vac. dewormed, reg. father & grandparents. both working studs. Family raised. $750. 604-852-2478SWISS mountain dog x pups ready May 17 family raised vet✓ fi rst shot, dewormed. Lve msg 604-795-7662.VIZSLA PUPS, CKC reg’d, shots, guaranteed. $750. ph, 604-819-2115 or email: [email protected] X POMERANIAN, 2 male, 1 female, all shots, vet checked, dewormed. $550. 604-504-5438.

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

518 BUILDING SUPPLIESDO-IT-YOURSELF STEEL BUILD-INGS Priced to Clear - Make an Of-fer! Ask About Free Delivery, most areas! Call for Quick Quote and Free Brochure - 1-800-668-5111 ext. 170.SAWMILLS - Band/Chainsaw - SPRING SALE - Cut lumber any di-mension, anytime. MAKE MONEY and SAVE MONEY In stock ready to ship. Starting at $1,195.00. www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext.400OT

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

533 FERTILIZERS

MUSHROOM MANUREfor sale

Call 778-883-1591

542 FRUIT & VEGETABLES

CHERRIES: Juliette or Carmine Jewel at $6.99/tree for full box of 90. Also Evans Cherry, Haskaps, Raspberries, Black Currants, Sas-katoons, Sea Buckthorn. 1-866-873-3846 or treetime.

559 MEDICAL SUPPLIES

CAN’T GET UP YOUR Stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention this ad and get 10% off your new Stairlift. Call 1-866-981-6591.

560 MISC. FOR SALE

A FREE TELEPHONE SERVICE - Get Your First Month Free. Bad Credit, Don’t Sweat It. No Deposits. No Credit Checks. Call Freedom Phone Lines Today Toll-Free 1-866-884-7464

Can’t Get Up Your Stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stair-lifts now! Mention this ad and get 10% off your new Stairlift! Call 1-866-981-5991

HOT TUB COVERS & Accessories. Lowest price, highest quality. All sizes and colours available. Call 1-888-611-7660.www.spasuppliesonline.ca.

MOVING MUST SELL!!! Near new Furniture, Appliances, large area rugs and Misc.... (604)467-4508

563 MISC. WANTED

FREE SCRAP CAR REMOVALCash for some complete scrap cars. 604-465-7940 or 580-3439.

REAL ESTATE

609 APARTMENT/CONDOS

Burnaby2 Bedroom Condo in ESPRIT

14th fl oor ~ great view2 bath, lots of storage,

2 parking spotsUnder $480,000

Brookside Realty ~ Dave(604)240-3523

626 HOUSES FOR SALE

EXQUISITE SANCTUARYFabulous 2.26 private acres with creek in beautiful Alberni Valley on Vancouver Island. Enchanting 3600 sq.ft. 4 bed-room, 4 bathroom custom built 1995 home. Outstanding 57x40 shop with own bath-room, lots of parking. Features hardwood, tile throughout, custom cabinetry. Gas fi re-places, stove, heat and hot water; ensuite with soaker tub. Thinking of a life style change? Move to Vancouver Island. Even better, move to Port Alberni, the Salmon Capi-tal of the World!

Visit www.albernihomes4u.ca for more information on this

“one of a kind” property.Asking $649,000

RE/MAX Mid Island RealtyPort Alberni, B.C.John Stilinovic250-724-4725

Toll Free 1-877-723-5660

630 LOTS

BIG BEAUTIFUL ARIZONA LAND $99/mo. $0 down, $0 interest, Golf Course, Nat’l Parks. 1 hour from Tucson Int’l Airport Guaranteed Fi-nancing, No Credit Checks. Pre-re-corded msg. 1-800-631-8164 Code 4001 www.sunsiteslandrush.com

LAND LIQUIDATION 20 Acres $0 Down, $99/mo. ONLY $12,900 Near Growing El Paso, Texas (2nd safest U.S. City) Owner Financing,NO CREDIT CHECKS! Money Back Guarantee FREE Color Bro-chure 800-755-8953

www.sunsetranches.com

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

Canadian and US Models Custom Modular Mobile and Park Models 1500 sq. ft. Modular starting 109k 1200 sq. ft. Mobile starting @ 89K 10 year warranty 250-495-4650 [email protected]

WHOLESALE FACTORY DIRECT. Manufactured, Modular & Park models. Tremendous savings. Luxurious 1512 sq ft home including delivery and installation only US $109,950. Many other plans available. The Home Boys 877-976-3737, 509-481-9830 or www.hbmodular.com We will beat ANYONE’S price!!

REAL ESTATE

636 MORTGAGES

Mortgage Help! Beat bank rates for purchases and refi nances, im-mediate debt consolidation, foreclo-sure relief, and equity loans. Free, fast, friendly, private consultations.

Call 1-888-685-6181www.mountaincitymortgage.ca

640 RECREATIONAL

PARADISE FOUND: water-front property on beautiful Jim Lake, 0.83-acre with 360 sq ft insulated cabin, located near Green Lake/Watch Lake. Rare privacy, only three lots on the lake, good fi shing for rainbows to 10 lbs, nice swimming, sur-rounded by crown land. Great trails for hiking, ATV and snowmobile. Seasonal 10-km back road access in 4x4 or pick-up. FSBO. $260,000. 250-395-0599. (Please see bchomesforsale.com/view/70-mile/frank)

660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE

HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYSwww.dannyevans.ca

Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley

RENTALS

706 APARTMENT/CONDO

BURNABY

Super Clean ONE Bedrooms

Quiet & well maintained bldg. Includes heat & hot water. On

site manager. Cat okay.

AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY Secure parking available.

For viewing call:

Call 604- 522-5230

BURNABY

AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY

Completely remodeled building and 1 & 2 bedroom suites. Located at Highgate Mall. From $780/mo includes heat, hot water and parking.

Call Kelly 778-994-2334

Burnaby: CLAREMONT TERRACE** 6960 ELWELL ST ** NEAR MIDDLEGATEQuiet, spacious 2 & 1 Bdrms &

Bachelor suites.Incld: Balcony, prkg, heat & h/wtr

604-525-2661BURNABY

MAPLE PLACE TOWERS1 Bdrm Apts starting at $950

2 Bdrm Apts starting at $1200 Heat and hot water included.

Dishwasher, fridge, stove, balco-ny, shared laundry. Avail Immed. Close to amen, schools and mall.

Call 604-421-1235www.aptrentals.net

BURNABY

Park Crest Apts.1 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

BURNABY

ROYAL COLONIAL7111 Linden Avenue

1 Bdrm avail from $750/mo. Close to restaurants, schools, transit, stores. Short walk to Highgate Mall. Parking & laundry rm. Incl’s heat, hot water and storage.

For more info & viewing, callAlbert 778-788-1853

BURNABY

Well maintained ONE bed-rooms. Includes cable, heat & hot water. Secure parking avail. On site manager.

AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELYQuiet & well maintained bldg., walk to Highgate Mall & transit. Cat okay. For viewing....

Call 604- 521-3448

RENTALS

706 APARTMENT/CONDO

BurnabyVista Terrace

7465 13th Avenue, 3-storey building conveniently located minutes from SkyTrain. Renovated 1 bedroom suite from $785. Close to public transit, parks and schools. U/G prkg. balconies, lndry rm. Heat & hot water incl’d.

For more info & viewing call Albert 778-788-1853

Professionally Managed by Gateway Property Management

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

MAPLE RIDGE

BRIGHT 1 BDRM2ND FLOOR.

In town. Off street prkg. $700/mo. incl heat.

604-219-0267

NEW WEST 621 Colburne St. New 1/bdrm in upgraded building. No pets. $735/mo. + 50% hydro. Avail June 1. Call: 604-454-4540

New Westminster, #503, 39-6th St. 2 bdrms, 2 baths. N/S. N/P. $1700. Avail now.

604-535-8080Croft Agencies Ltd.

view pictures at:www.croftagencies.com

NEW WESTMINSTER:520-11th St. Large 1 bdrm w/ small storage room. Incl h/w & heat. By Transit. Cats ok. $695 - $745/mo. Call: 604-540-2028.

NEW WESTMINSTER

Colonial House435 Ash Street

3 Story bldg in great location. 1 bdrm stes from $760. Covered pkg, lndry rm, landscaped com-mon area. Close to park, transit, shops. Heat & hot water incl’d.

For more info & viewing call Rozario 778-788-1849

Skyview Manor908 6th Avenue

4 Story bldg in great location. 1 bdrm stes from $780. Pkg, lndry rm. Close to transit, park and shops. Heat & hot water included.


Park Villa529 10th Street

3 Story bldg in great location. 1 bdrm stes from $760. Parking, lndry rm. Close to transit, park, shops. Heat & hot water included.


Professionally managed byGateway Property Management

NEW WESTMINSTER

Large newly renovated 1 & 2 bdrm units available in well-kept concrete building. New fl oors and appl’s. Freshly painted. Patio and large stor-age room inste. 3 laundries in bldg. Rent incl’s heat & hot wa-ter. Sauna & jacuzzi. 5 min. walk to skytrain, Douglas Col-lege & New West Quay. Close to all amenities.

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

NEW WESTMINSTER

RIVIERA MANORGreat 1 Bedroom, quiet building nr. amenities,

Royal City Mall & Skytrain.

Includes Heat, Hot Water and Cable.

Please call 604-526-0147

Searching for your dream home or selling it?This is the location. BCCLASSIFIED.COMlistings include everything from acreage,farms/ranches to condos and waterfront homes.

BUSINESS AND FINANCE: Seeking a business opportunity or partner? Posting legal notices?Need investors, agents or distributors, this iswhere you advertise. bcclassified.com

RENTALS

706 APARTMENT/CONDO

NEW WESTMINSTER

Pinecrest Manor905 4th Avenue

Quiet 3-storey low-rise in a park like setting. Spacious bach & 1 bdrm stes from $695. Family oriented, close to schools, parks and rec ctrs. u/g pkg, lndry rm. Heat and hot water included.

Small pet ok. Call Snjezana 778-788-1847

The Westport1021 4th Avenue

Quiet 3 story low-rise bldg in con-venient location. Bach & 1 bdrm suites from $695. Some with river views, short walk to Sky-train, or transit. Secure parking, lndry rm. Heat & hot water incl’d.

Small pet ok. CallSnjezana 778-788-1847

Tiffany Place1115 4th Avenue

Quiet 3 storey bldg. 1 Bdrms from $800. Walk to Skytrain, close to bus and shops. Some river views. Secure parking, gym, lndry rm. Heat and hot water included.

Small pet ok.Call Oana 778-788-1834

Hillcrest Manor1303 8th Avenue

Large, bach & 2 bdrms from $695. Some stes with views, close to schools, parks and tran-sit. Parking, Laundry Room. Heat and hot water incl’d.

For more info and viewing call Camellia 778-788-1839

Professionally managed byGateway Property Management

NEW WESTMINSTER ROYAL CITY APARTMENTS

225 Royal Avenue

2 Bedroom apartments available. Hardwood fl oors, balcony. Rent includes heat and hot water.

Call 604-526-7015Professionally Managed By Colliers International

PORT COQUITLAM

CEDARWAY APTBright & Clean 1 & 2 Bdrms D/W, Heat and hot water includ-ed. Close to schools, shopping &

public transportation.

Call 604-837-4589www.aptrentals.net

736 HOMES FOR RENTBURNABY S. 5425 Ewart St. 3 bdrm upper in tri-plex, 2 ba, rec rm. Large fcd yard, insuite ldry, large storage area & garage. June 1st. $1950/mo + utils. 778-888-0200

PORT COQUITLAM, 1596 Suffolk, 3/bdrm, 2/bath, quiet street, fnced yard, garage, $1700/mo + util. Avail June 1. Wayne (604)862-9802

741 OFFICE/RETAIL

RETAIL/OFFICE SPACE

Approx. 600 sq.ft. Off 224th Maple Ridge, close to Royal bank. June 1. $825incl heat. Store front exposure & pos-sible incentives.

604-219-0267

747B SENIOR ASSISTED LIVING

POCO DOWNTOWNAll-Inclusive

Seniors Residence1 Bdrm. Apartment

Rent incls. freshly prepared meals, cable, housekeeping,

emergency response & activities.www.rjkent.com

2675 Shaughnessy St.Call: 778-285-5554

750 SUITES, LOWERBURNABY S. Large quiet 1 bdrm gr lvl, own lndry, utils incl, sep entry, NP, NS. ref’s. $825. (604)526-7335

COQUITLAM, New paint Quiet 1 bdrm; f. yard. W/D. $700/mo incld utils. G/L, priv entry (604)941-4166

COQUITLAM North, 2 bdrm grnd lvl suite with storage, 1.5 baths, priv entry, large patio, w/d, 5 appli’s. N/S, N/P, $1080/mo incl utils/cable. Avail June 1st. Call 604-552-3307.

COQUITLAM West 1 bdrm bsmt sparking clan & bright sunken l/rm. sep d/rm. Onsite owners. Priv ent. prkg, hydro incl. Lndry. N/s n/p. Avail June 1. $725. 604-937-5177

NEW WESTMINSTER - 2 Bdrm bsmt suite - $850/mo. n/p, n/s. Avail. now. 778-836-1196

NEW WESTMINSTER. Bright bsmt bachelor suite in quiet area. Near amen. NP/NS. Util. incl. shrd ldry & priv. entry. Suits one. Damage de-posit & refs. $575/mo 604-534-1922

RENTALS

750 SUITES, LOWERPORT COQUITLAM. New lrg 3 bdrm. W/D. May 15. No dogs $800. 778-386-0024,604-590-2827.

752 TOWNHOUSES

COQUITLAM

CrescentviewRenovated townhomes

in magnifi cent area.

Basement, patio, new appliances, garage.

Call 604-834-4097www.aptrentals.com

PITT MEADOWS: 2 - 3 bdrm co-op T/H $1005/mo - $1089/mo. Shares req’d. No subsidy available. Orien-tation 2nd & 4th Sun. 2 pm & 3rd Tues. 7 pm each mo. 19225 119th Ave., Pitt Meadows, BC V3Y 2B2. Leave msg 604-465-1938

✰ RENTAL ✰✰ INCENTIVES ✰

Richmond, East / New Westminster: 3 storey

Townhouses with 5/appls, 2/bath, garage, f/p.

From $1440/mo. Call 604-522-1050

TRANSPORTATION

810 AUTO FINANCING$0 DOWN & we make your 1st pay-ment at auto credit fast. Need a ve-hicle? Good or Bad credit call Stephanie 1-877-792-0599. www.autocreditfast.ca. DLN 30309

818 CARS - DOMESTIC1981 MONTE CARLO power roof, landau top, Air Cared until May 12, all power, $4900. (604)462-93061997 BUICK PARK AVE. Loaded, leather, heated certifi ed, private $5900. 604-364-1554

1998 Audi A4 quattro, V6, 5spd, 317KM. $3000 obo. 250-307-1215.1998 CADILLAC CATERA - 135K, 4 dr. auto, leather, loaded, local, new tires / brakes, runs great, $2300obo. Must See 778.895.42602000 MONTE CARLO SS, fully loaded, black with black lthr. int. 3.8 V6, exc. cond. $5495 604-465-00442001 BUICK LA SABRE LTD/. 119.ks, immac. cond., lther, h/seats $7900. Like new. 778-565-10972001 PONTIAC MONTANA 137,000km. Runs great, auto. $3600. obo (604)535-8940

TRANSPORTATION

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS2001 HONDA ACCORD. 2 dr, auto,V6, S. roof, leather, 130 K, $5860 obo. Aircrd. for 2 yrs. 778-895-7570

827 VEHICLES WANTED

838 RECREATIONAL/SALE2006 25’ TRAVEL TRAILER, sleeps 6, slide out, exc. cond. $14,900. Tom (604)531-29842006 NORTHSHORE 30 FT Travel trailer, 36” dble slides, bunk units, fully loaded $24,000. 604-824-8970

845 SCRAP CAR REMOVAL#1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE

REMOVALASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT

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

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SCRAP BATTERIES WANTED Webuy scrap batteries from cars, trucks & heavy equip. $4.00 each. Free pick-up anywhere in BC, Min. 10. Toll Free Call:1.877.334.2288The Scrapper

851 TRUCKS & VANS1997 RANGER XLT super cab, 4 X 2, 1 owner, loaded, extras. $3,500. Phone (604)463-25072008 DODGE RAM 3500. Crew cab, long box, full load, s. roof, leather, 96K. $29,860 obo. 604-836-5931

MARINE

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