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bc ndp leader welcomed jane shin as the party’s official candidate to run in burnaby-lougheed, at a weekend nomination meeting. See Page A4

Support still firm for Lennikov Remains in church sanctuary to avoid deportation Wanda chow

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jim ervin is the founder of the automotive Model builders club, which has been putting together their car models at lochdale community school for 30 years, but the school district now wants to charge them a monthly fee to use the space.

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A North Burnaby man is questioning the “community” aspect of his local community school after his club was told it was losing its free space rentals there. Jim Ervin, founder of the Automotive Model Builders Club, said his group has been meeting at Lochdale Community School for 30

years at no charge. But on Sept. 7, the club’s secretary heard there was a possibility of a rental fee and a cancellation of its first meeting on Sept. 13, Ervin said. While some members would be willing to pay a small fee, Ervin said they were later told the fee would be $56 per meeting, which he considers “totally out of the question.” The club only has about 20 members, many of them seniors on fixed income, who pay a nominal membership fee of $12 per year.

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When the rental at the school for their September meeting was cancelled, they managed to find space at Cameron Recreation Centre, which only charged them $26 for two hours. That’s more doable but only on a temporary basis, said Ervin, who noted the group is having to dip into its savings. Ervin, 65, has no children and feels personally the free space at the school was a benefit for the school taxes he pays. “If you don’t have a child in

school, then what value do you get from school taxes which we’re already paying?” Greg Frank, Burnaby school district secretary-treasurer, said he has no details on what happened with the club and district staff have been asked to look into the case. There has been no general increase in rental rates. However, he thought it might have something to do with an automated booking system the district started implementing in September.

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After more than three years in church sanctuary, Mikhail Lennikov continues to receive the support of many in the community, says Peter Julian, NDP MP for BurnabyNew Westminster. Julian, along with fellow New Democrat MP Don Davies (VancouverKingsway), co-hosted a Thanksgiving dinner with the Lennikov family at First Lutheran Church in Vancouver where Mikhail has been living since June 2009. For years, the former South Burnaby residents fought deportation to their native Russia. His wife Irina and then-18-yearold son Dmitri were eventually given conditional approval to stay on humanitarian and compassionate grounds. But Lennikov was ordered deported, just days after Dmitri’s graduation from Byrne Creek secondary. see LeNNIkOv, A3

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With today’s down economy, many of these seniors either need to postpone retirement or return to work. Sixty percent of workers older than 60 are postponing retirement due to the impact of the financial crisis on their long-term savings, according to a recent CareerBuilder/USA Today national survey of employers. And those re-entering the work force are competing against younger workers eager to scoop up the jobs. Excellent listening skills are ranked high by employers as desirable job attributes. Fully 73 percent of employers surveyed by ACT, a leading college and work force planning organization, ranked listening among “extremely important” job skills. Before going in for an interview, follow these tips:

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Biz award finalists named The Burnaby Board of Trade has announced its finalists for the 13th Burnaby Business Excellence Awards. For Business of the Year, the finalists are Canlan Ice Sports, Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers and FortisBC. Nominees for Small Business of the Year are Williams & White, Ballistic Arts West Pacific Consulting Group, Gloo Studios, and Trio Diamond and Gold Jewellery. Business Person of the Year finalists are Mark Bodie of Habitat Systems, Mark Schnarr of Alpha Technologies and Tina Osen of HUB International. Finalists for Burnaby Community Spirit Award are Silver Bullet Shredding, Vancity Burnaby Heights Community Branch, Community Savings Credit Union, Scotiabank and Save-on Foods HighGate. Business Innovation finalists are Teradici, Sorin Group Canada and Vivonet. Finalists in the Not for Profit category are Burnaby Firefighters Charitable Society, Computers for Schools BC, Down Syndrome Research Foundation and St. Matthews Day Care Society. Entrepreneurial Spirit finalists are Gloo Studios, Ballistic Arts and Gluten Free Expo. Vying for the Environmental Sustainability award are Kensington Square Return-It Centre, Whistler Water, Gourmet Baker and Delta Burnaby Hotel. Nominees for Family Friendly Business are Pacific Blue Cross, CGA Canada and SFU Childcare Society. The finalists were announced at the annual Burnaby Business Hall of Fame induction luncheon, which this year is honouring the G&F Financial Group. The awards will be presented at a gala event on Nov. 7.

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The B.C. Coroners Service has released the name of the man who died in a construction accident in North Burnaby on Oct. 11. Jeffrey Caron, 28, of Calgary was working in a trench below ground when a retaining wall collapsed at about 11 a.m., trapping himself and another worker. They were taken to Vancouver General Hospital but Caron succumbed to his injuries. The death continues to be investigated by the Coroners Service and WorkSafeBC. “The family of Mr. Caron has been notified of his death,� said a press release. “On behalf of family members, the Coroners Service asks that the media respect their privacy at this difficult time.� The workers were employed by J. Cote and Son Excavating Ltd. The Surrey-based company did not return a message asking for comment.

A 28-year-old man working in a trench laying pipe was killed last Thursday when a retaining wall collapsed.

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Ottawa maintains Lennikov is inadmissible because he worked for the former Soviet Union’s spy agency, the KGB, in the 1980s. Faced with the possibility of never seeing his family again, Mikhail took sanctuary at the family’s church and has been there ever since. Julian, who has advocated for the family for years as his constituents, said it’s been difficult for the family to have Mikhail essentially living under house arrest. “We basically are just letting them know we haven’t forgotten what they’re going through and I visit them regularly,� Julian said, “and I know a lot of folks in the community do, but there’s no getting around that it’s very, very, very tough. It’s difficult to imagine what they’re going through.� The immigration minister can sign an order tomorrow allowing

the family to stay together in Canada on humanitarian and compassionate grounds, he said, but “I don’t get the sense that will happen anytime soon.� After poring through thousands of pages of the government’s documents in the case, Julian said, he doesn’t believe Ottawa has any real reason to deport Mikhail, “other than wanting to maintain what was originally a wrong decision.� The decision doesn’t seem fair neWsLeader fILe or appropriate Mikhail Lennikov, son Dmitri and his wife Irina enjoy a walk in February 2009. Mikhail sought sanctuary considering other in a Vancouver church in June of that year and has situations, he added. been there ever since. “You think of people like Conrad who is waived into the country Black who committed a felony, immediately even though

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it’s because life is very easy and to-earth” and “grassroots.” She good for the most part for most also felt the party was the one The New Democrats will be of us.” most in tune with her personal represented by Dr. Jane Shin in But a year ago, she started focus on wanting to improve Burnaby-Lougheed in the next realizing that “a lot of things we the health care and education provincial election. have we take for granted, systems. Shin won the nod at the it was starting to look like When it comes to NDP’s nomination meeting a lot of the things were health care, Shin said, for the riding Saturday where starting to fall apart.” “We have an amazing she defeated challenger Craig Talking to some of system but the system is Langston, president of the her students, she started not working ... Certain Cerebral Palsy Association of hearing concerns about things are alarming but shin B.C. waitlists and the costs of alarming in the way that “Jane is the first Koreantuition. it can get worse but not Canadian woman to run for That’s when Shin set out to so much to the point that it the BC Legislature,”said BC see how she could help make a can’t be fixed and improved.” NDP Leader Adrian Dix, in a difference. 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She said in an example and hopefully was 16. interview that, until now, she encourage others of her “My parents being the great, has never belonged to a political generation to become more great Asian parents they are, party nor been politically active. politically active. [said] ‘We want you to do “I was probably politically Shin said she looked at all the anything that makes you happy, ignorant, like most of the parties but felt those involved just choose from doctor, dentist, people in my generation ... and in the NDP were more “downlawyer,’ ” she said with a laugh. But she fell out of love of practising medicine during her medical training when she found her interactions with patients limited to about five minutes each. As soon as she finished her training, she turned her attention to academic medicine. 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Life sentence for wife killer A Coquitlam man who pled guilty to killing his estranged wife has been sentenced to life in prison with no chance of parole for 14 years, according to the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team. Zhongming “James” Mou, 36, was originally charged with first-degree murder in September 2011 in the death of Burnaby resident Yating

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The district is identifying users of its facilities that may have dealt directly with schools without the district’s knowledge and without going through the district’s process. As they are coming to light, the district wants to make sure they have proper contracts in place, that they have proper insurance, and that any charges are documented. “But we’re also recognizing where long-term users have been using it we don’t want to create any immediate hardship for them as well so we are looking at each of these as they come up, individually,” he said. “We’ll try to work with the group and that is what we will

do with this group here.” Whether they end up being charged will depend on a number of factors, he said, noting the club’s situation is the first one that’s come to his attention since the new system was put in place. Burnaby school board chair Larry Hayes confirmed there has been a concerted effort in the past couple years to bring consistency to the district’s rental process to make it fairer for everybody. He noted that the district also usually incurs some costs from a rental, from keeping the school lit and heated to having a janitor on hand, and rental fees seek to recoup some, if not all, of that.

As for Ervin’s suggestion that without the free rentals he derives no benefit from the school taxes he pays, Hayes noted he likely benefited personally from having a free public education system. “You could extrapolate that to anything [such as], ‘I don’t go to the hospital much so why should I be paying a lot of taxes that go to supporting other people’s medical bills?’” Hayes said. “That’s the society that we live in. Taxes do go to supporting the overall good. I would rather be supporting the public education system than not. I don’t think that argument holds any water at all.”

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The massive and unprecedented recall of beef that emerged from a Brooks, Alta., processing plant should cause people to pause and think about the food chain, and how demands for low consumer prices may have a long-term effect that goes far beyond this recall. The way meat goes from farm to the table has changed dramatically in the past 50 years. There used to be many more slaughterhouses or killing plants than there are today. They were smaller and, by today’s standards, pretty primitive. There were several in B.C., including what was once called Pacific Meats and later Intercontinental Packers, in South Vancouver. There were also many small slaughterhouses. B.C. farmers and ranchers produce a large supply of cattle for the meat market each year. But for the most part, they are now shipped off to huge feed lots on the Prairies for a final fattening up before being butchered. A few farmers and ranchers raise some cattle to full size and sell meat to customers or specialty butcher shops directly. In virtually all cases, this meat is more expensive — but it comes with the assurance the final consumer knows just where the meat originated and how it has been handled. Grocery chains today have to offer low prices to get customers in the door, and meat prices are among the most closely-watched. Getting good value for your dollar has never been more important. But as details about the recall emerge, it seems clear the volume of cattle moving through the Brooks plant and the sheer difficulty in keeping E.coli infections under control are major factors in this serious health issue. Hopefully out of all this will come a demand by meat eaters for better information about the food they eat. —Black Press

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Fantasies won’t keep ferries afloat It was a sunny Thanksgiving weekend when I took my first all-transit trip from Victoria to Vancouver for a B.C. Lions football game. Despite all the doomsaying about people shunning ferries because of some mediadetermined “tipping point” in fares, you wouldn’t have guessed it that weekend. Articulated buses were jammed coming and going from the Tsawwassen terminal to the Canada Line. Returning to Vancouver Island on Sunday, I was struck by the crowds, and the low cost: SkyTrain, express bus, walk-on passenger fare and express bus to Victoria totalled about $20. This explains the surge in walk-on traffic. BC Ferries issued bulletins advising first that Tsawwassen’s parking lot and then Swartz Bay’s were full. Tsawwassen First Nation’s shuttle parking next door was overflowing, with cars tucked into every space. Even with hourly sailings, the major route had plenty of vehicle traffic, with all vessels running.

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Now the long, late summer is gone, and the political theatre resumes. Transportation Minister Mary Polak picked up where the retiring Blair Lekstrom left off, reminding people that BC Ferries is going to deal with rising costs primarily by ceasing the practice of running vessels a third full or less. This comes as “consultation” begins with smaller ferry communities on where and when these sailings will be cut. And it follows the first major price-cap decision by the newly empowered B.C. Ferry Commissioner, Gord Macatee. He now can determine service levels as well as fares, which are permitted to rise about four per cent in each of the next three years. The NDP’s ferry critic, North Coast MLA Garry Coons, has

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also decided to transition to his government pensions next year. But before he sails away, he has doubled his repertoire of outraged sound bites to two. Along with every coffeeshop know-it-all on the coast, Coons perpetually reminds us ferries are “part of our highway system.” He remains convinced this financially illiterate cliché somehow deals with the fact even a subsidy approaching $200 million this year can’t keep all those boats afloat forever. A family of four on a long driving trip faces similar price increases, when you factor in tolls, insurance, food and other costs beyond the fuel tank. But for some reason the “government” is supposed to provide special relief to those who choose the most inaccessible places to live. Coons’ latest tack is BC Ferries has lost its way, trying to be a fancy cruise ship service instead of giving people basic transportation at an affordable price. That would be terrible if it were true. But those amenities on

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You save money, but you’re uninsured Re: ICBC denies coverage for totalled sports car (NewsLeader, Oct. 12) I’m an insurance broker and we see this sort of thing all the time, including deliberate mis-stating of the principal operator (PO) by families and couples looking to save money on their auto insurance. Usually the conversation goes like this: “The insurance with your son/ daughter spouse as PO will be $X (usually higher than they expect).” At which point the parent/ spouse with the full ICBC discount will say “what if I’m the PO?” Here’s where it gets sticky. When we tell them how much less it will be, they then declare they will be the PO. They’re still paying, typically, over $1,500 for their insurance, but now they have no coverage. What a waste of money. I’ve told people that if they go out and steal a decal off someone else’s

car, they’ll be just as (un) insured. That usually wakes them up. But not always and there will always be those who feel they’re getting away with something, when all they are doing is putting their futures in jeopardy. When something goes wrong, they try to claim it was someone else’s fault— the broker didn’t tell them, they really were the PO, etc. Corey Cannon —online comment burnabynewsleader.com

HealtH care access sHould be created equal On your letters page Oct. 3, K. Raadsheer (A two-tier system?) asks if I think people in public service should get a faster track to health care. In fact, that’s the exact opposite of what I believe. All British Columbians,

regardless of their wealth or social status should have access to quality health care. The story of Doug Evans is an example of the Liberal health care record: our seniors have built our society and it’s our responsibility to ensure they can access appropriate levels of health care when they need it. Raj Chouhan, MLA Burnaby-Edmonds

let’s not make excuses Re: Whose responsibility is it? (Letters, NewsLeader, Oct. 3) In his rush to make a political point, Mr. Hasek has made assertions about our family that are totally off-base. If something doesn’t add up for you, perhaps it’s because you invented it? You have no knowledge whatsoever about my father’s financial situation.

Prior to Doug Evans’ admission to the hospital, he was a healthy and active person suffering only from Alzheimer’s. The family thought it best for him to live at home as long as possible, and we provided for his care for seven years because we believe a familiar setting and active lifestyle was in his best interest. We “managed his affairs” with the expectation Doug and his wife would be with us for quite a while yet, because that is typical in our family, and prior to his hospital treatment, we had no reason to think otherwise. Our goal in approaching the media has been to urge reform for hospitals, because the regular administration of antipsychotic drugs to pacify anyone who can’t object is incredibly damaging, especially to Alzheimer’s patients.

We were blindsided by what happened to Dad in the hospital and horror stories from the public suggest this is frighteningly common. The issue of beds is a new one for us, but what we have seen so far indicates a massive problem that is going to get worse. That is why the elderly are piling up in hospitals. The number of people suffering from some form of dementia is growing rapidly, as is the number of seniors that will need some type of care beyond what can be provide at home. This problem is not going to go away. What we expect from the government, Mr. Hasek, is that its public health system should be honest and capable. We’re all paying for it, so let’s not make excuses. Diane Evans Burnaby

Pay to starve? I have recently had occasion to visit the Burnaby Hospital emergency ward. There is a sign there that states “Patients please do not eat or drink until the doctor has seen you.” This allows you to pay $4.50 per hour for parking while you starve to death. Outrageous. Seriously, no one should have to pay to park at a hospital, no one other than the staff really wants to be there. Russ Leach Burnaby

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who ran third in the Port Moody-Coquitlam byelection won by the NDP’s Joe Trasolini in April. “We recognize that there are things which can be done to improve our internal processes,” Cummins said. “The motion was clear when it said that we are looking for ways to engage our members, constituency association presidents and boards, and improve communications within our party.” South Surrey-White Rock constituency president Allison Patton went public last week, claiming there were “at least 20” local party presidents calling on Cummins to resign. Later she was joined at a news conference by Burnaby North constituency president Ariane Eckardt, and said Cummins had agreed to step aside but then changed his mind. Cummins termed that account an “absolute fabrication.”

He set a deadline of Oct. 10 for party members to either unite or resign, and later said 14 people had voluntarily quit. The party said it has added 381 new members since Sept. 3, and continues to collect donations at a pace of $4,000 a week. The party surged to about 20 per cent of voter support in recent polls, challenging the B.C. Liberals for second place behind the NDP. But as the party went through a fractious recent annual general meeting, Abbotsford South MLA John van Dongen quit, and two other members including Chilliwack-Hope by-election candidate John Martin joined the B.C. Liberals. The B.C. Conservatives attracted only 2.4 per cent of the vote in the 2009 election, and have been known more for infighting than electoral success in recent years. The last time the party achieved five per cent of voter support was 1974.

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Mayors eye federal gas tax for TransLink $400 million has piled up but new buses only allowed use

because we don’t have enough money to put them on the street.” Two years ago TransLink was restricted by Jeff Nagel Black Press Ottawa from using the transferred gas tax for road work or bike lanes. The federal government could at the stroke of Metro also wants those options restored and a pen solve TransLink’s cash crunch by letting it some directors noted other cities in the country spend a growing pile of federal gas tax money on – for reasons that aren’t clear – are able to spend operating costs, not just to buy buses. their gas tax transfers on road and bike capital That’s the argument projects. Metro Vancouver Corrigan said his directors are making “conspiracy theory” is Peter Fassbender, Langley City mayor and they’re asking the province asked the I think director Corrigan believes there’s Ottawa to make the federal government to conspiracies everywhere with the provincial change, freeing up about government. He’s entitled to his opinion, but I restrict TransLink so $120 million per year don’t agree. there would be more in gas tax the federal pressure on mayors to government already offers but TransLink is raise property taxes to pay for things like bike unable to fully spend. paths. “All of our problems would be solved – the Langley City Mayor Peter Fassbender expansion we’ve requested could occur,” Burnaby cautioned using the gas tax fund for operating Mayor Derek Corrigan told the Metro Vancouver costs would leave less available down the road for board Friday. capital spending, adding that might merely trade Ottawa hands over most of the gas tax it the short-time crisis for longer-term challenges. collects to cities and in Metro Vancouver it is He also dismissed Corrigan’s theory the allocated to TransLink. It’s separate from the 17 province is at fault. cents a litre that TransLink directly collects and “I think director Corrigan believes there’s can spend without restriction. conspiracies everywhere with the provincial But TransLink is not allowed to spend the government,” Fassbender said. “He’s entitled to federal tax on anything but new transit vehicles his opinion, but I don’t agree.” when what it really needs is operating money to As with TransLink’s gas tax, the federal pay the drivers, fuel and maintenance bills to run transfers may decline as fewer people here drive more of the buses it already owns. or at least fill up in the region. As a result, the unused federal gas tax fund has ballooned to a $400-million fund that has politicians salivating. It would easily allow Suckers TransLink to avoid the controversial $30 million increase in Cauldron with annual property taxes Witch’s Brew mayors want to rescind, (Candy & Chocolate) while restoring all of the promised transit upgrades that have been Skull & Marshmallow carved out of the latest plan. Crossbones Pumpkins “It seems absolutely crazy,” Corrigan said. “We are mothballing Large, Flat buses of serviceable use Pumpkin Face

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Metro Vancouver plans to trim its garbage tipping fee by $2 to $105 per tonne next year. The waste fee had shot up sharply in recent years, largely because waste volumes have fallen since the 2008-09 recession, forcing all other users to pick up a larger share of regional garbage disposal and recycling costs than before. Metro managers say regional waste volumes have now stabilized and they can afford to cut the fee since the function is running at a surplus. Surrey Coun. Marvin Hunt wanted to keep tipping fees at $107 to encourage recycling and because waste handling costs are forecast to climb much higher in the years ahead. “That gives a solid indication to business that want to invest in recycling that the number isn’t going to go all over the place,” he said at Metro’s zero waste committee. If there’s extra money, Hunt suggested it could go to helping cities deal with illegal dumping along rural roads. Even with the $2 reduction they will be 60 per cent above 2006 levels. Waste flows in Metro have declined from 1.3 million tonnes per year before the recession to about one million now. Another reason Metro planners support a tipping fee cut is because some commercial haulers are increasingly taking loads out of the region to Abbotsford, where they can save about 40 per cent by using a private transfer station. Solid waste manager Paul Henderson said Metro wants to take some pressure off haulers who continue to use Metro transfer stations and pay tipping fees that support recycling here. Regulations will be proposed next year to ban the commercial hauling of waste outside

Metro Vancouver. Metro is also chopping its mattress recycling fee from $20 to $15 per mattress, saying that more accurately reflects the costs. Officials hope the lower fee will reduce the problem of illegal dumping of old mattresses, which became much worse since Metro banned them from the landfill in 2011 and imposed the $20 charge at its transfer stations.

Small tax hike The regional taxes and utility fees paid to Metro Vancouver by homeowners are expected to go up 0.9 per cent next year. That translates into a $4 increase to $448 in 2013 for all Metro services for an average home assessed at $714,000. The regional district’s draft budget for 2013 rises 2.5 per cent to $635 million, but growth in the region’s tax base means the tax hike per home is smaller. Sewage and drainage is the biggest part of the budget, accounting for $171 next year per average home, followed by $148 for drinking water, $89 for solid waste and $40 for other regional services, including parks, air quality monitoring, planning and administration. Utility costs have already risen sharply in recent years but the regional district expects further significant increases will have to be passed on to property owners in the future. Elected directors had agreed to a maximum average household hit of $11 or 2.5 per cent this year, but staff reduced that by shelving or cutting some spending. One of the big bills on the horizon is the estimated $1.4-billion cost to replace the Lions Gate and Iona sewage treatment plants.

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communities, across rivers and streams, and to the pristine Pacific Coast. Speakers: Maude Barlow, Bill McKibben (350.org), Rueben G e o rg e ( S u n d a n c e Chief, Tseil-Waututh). When: Thursday, Oct. 25, 6:30 p.m. Where: Alpha Secondary, 4600 Parker St., Burnaby. The Light Bulb Conspiracy: Documentary uncovering the birth of “planned obsolescence” and how it has affected our lives and economy. Burnaby Coun. Dan Johnston, Chair of the city’s Environment Committee, will speak briefly after the screening and take questions. Free but space limited. When: Thursday, Oct. 25, 7-8:45 p.m. Where: McGill Branch, Burnaby Public Library, 4595 Albert St., Burnaby. Register: www.bpl. bc.ca/events/mcgill/ or 604-299-8955.

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D TEbook Vagabond Players: Latest production is Ned Durango Comes to Big Oak, a comedy by Norm Foster, directed by Dale Kelly. Things don’t go as planned when the town of Big Oak, in serious financial trouble, hires an aging TV and musical star as the grand marshal of its annual tomato festival. When: Oct. 4 to 27, 8 p.m. Thursday to Saturday, 2 p.m. S u n d ay m a t i n e e s . Where: Bernie Legge Theatre, Queens Park, N ew We s t m i n s t e r. Tickets: $15.00, Seniors/Students: $13. Reservations: 604-5210412 or reservations@ vagabondplayers.ca.

Wildlife Rescue Association of BC: WRA will be hosting day camps during school breaks, open to children ages sixto-12. Creepy Creatures Halloween camp, Friday, Oct. 19 features bug tasting, spider facts and bat tales. Give a Hoot on Friday, Nov. 9, campers will build barn owl nest boxes. When: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Where: Burnaby Lake. Pre-registration required. Cost: $25 donation. Info and to register: 604-5262747; email educate@ wildliferescue.ca, or www.wildliferescue.ca.

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STEP By Step Dance School offers Ballroom and Latin Dance classes for beginners! Visit us in New Westminster and step out of your everyday life to enjoy some time with your partner or friends in a relaxed, unconstrained atmosphere. Learn how to move to every kind of music with the most important steps of Salsa, Waltz, Tango and more. New courses start every four weeks. Register today!! www.danceschoolstepbystep.com

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MAINTENANCE Mechanic req’d for recycling plant aft. shift. Repair & maint. of mat’l handling equip. & welding exp. req’d. Must have good troubleshooting and comm. skills. Good pay & benefits. Send resume to: 3971 Boundary Rd., Richmond, V6V 1T8 or Fax 604 524 3946 or Email louis@ckfibres.com Attn: Ops Mgr

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Experienced Commercial Mechanic wanted for lead hand position in Langley shop. CVI ticket a must, Cummins ISX engine knowledge an asset. Top wages and benefits. Send resume to: Tridem@telus.net or 604-513-8004.

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HEALTH PRODUCTS

GET 50% OFF - Join Herbal Magic this week and get 50% Off. Lose weight quickly, safely and keep it off, proven results! Call Herbal Magic today! 1-800-854-5176.

CREATING BRIGHTER FUTURES SINCE 1903

BUSINESS Business Management Accounting & Payroll Administrative Assistant Business Administration International Trade Legal Assistant Marketing & Sales Sales Professional

TOURISM & HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT

HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT Practical Nursing Community Support Social Services Assisted Living Health Care Assistant Health Unit Clerk Live-In Caregiver Pharmacy Assistant Spa Body Therapy

TRADES

International Hospitality Tourism & Hospitality Food & Beverage Hotel Management Conference Management

Construction Electrician Levels 1, 2 & 3

EDUCATION Early Childhood Education Basic & Post Basic

CONCRETE & PLACING DALL’ANTONIA BROS. CONCRETE 40 years+

Friendly, Family Business.Senior Disc.

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

320

MOVING & STORAGE

GET the best for your moving 24/7 From $40/hr. Licensed & Insured. Seniors Discount. 778-773-3737 SPARTAN Moving Ltd. Fast & Reliable. Insured Competitive rates. Wknd Specials. Call Frank: (604) 435-8240

CENTRAL CREEK

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

CCC Kitchen & Bathroom Complete Renovations. Painting also. BBB & WCB

604-240-3408 or 604-299-7125

TRAVEL with bcclassified.com

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DRYWALL

ABS DRYWALL, res. & comm. Quailty workman ship. Boarding, taping, finishing, textured ceiling, renos. Free est. 604-376-1927 ARCO DRYWALL Ltd. Board, Tape Texture, Frame. New & Reno’s. 20 Years exp, free estimate. Call Mike 604-825-1500, 778-892-9095

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ELECTRICAL

06951 Electrician Lic. Low cost. PANEL CHANGE. Big/small jobs. Residential/ Comm. 604-374-0062

Seniors Discount Book by end of Oct. - 10% off. 25 yrs exp. Guarantee on work. Refs. (604)773-7811 or 604-432-1857

A-TECH Services 604-230-3539 Running this ad for 8yrs

PAINT SPECIAL

Gutters cleaned & repaired

3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour

Handyman/Repair Services

EXPERT POWER WASHING Services..

(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Services.

www.expertpowerwashing.com

www.paintspecial.com

WorkSafeBC insured

Mike 604-961-1280 338

PLUMBING

#1113 LOW COST ELECTRIC Panel Upgrade • Reno’s -Com/Res. Heating • Trouble Shooting Licensed & Bonded. 604-522-3435 YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com

Rick’s Bobcat Service. Leveling, Back Filling, Trucking Reas. Rates.778-355-2978, 604-290-2978

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.Enterprise Plumbing, Heaitng, Gasfitting

Gas Fitter ✭ Plumber Furnace Boilers, Hot Water Tanks Hot Water Heat, Plumbing Jobs. Furnace cleaning with truck mounted machine

GARDENING

604-507-4606 or 604-312-7674

If you own a home or real estate, ALPINE CREDITS can lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is NOT an issue. 1.800.587.2161. DROWNING IN DEBTS? Helping Canadians 25 years. Lower payments by 30%, or cut debts 70% thru Settlements. AVOID BANKRUPTCY! Free consultation. www.mydebtsolution.com or Toll Free 1 877-556-3500 MONEYPROVIDER.COM. $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused. Fast, Easy, 100% Secure. 1-877-776-1660.

Need CA$H Today? Own A Vehicle?

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

Borrow Up To $25,000

No Credit Checks! Cash same day, local office.

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HELP WANTED

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS GUTTER Cleaning Service, Repairs Free Est, 20 yrs exp, Rain or shine. 7 days/week. Simon 604-230-0627

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HELP WANTED

DELIVERY DRIVERS NEEDED!

We are now taking applications!

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LANDSCAPING

DOUBLE SCREENED TOPSOIL Sand & gravel. Excavating & Drainage. Call Randy for info. Meesh Trucking, 604-728-1768

PRESSURE WASHING POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING

SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE

Call Ian 604-724-6373

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS 320

MOVING & STORAGE

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Real Professionals, Reasonable. Rates. Different From the Rest. 604-721-4555. ABE MOVING - $35/Hr. Per Person *Reliable Careful Movers. *Rubbish Removal. *24 Hours. 604-999-6020

AFFORDABLE MOVING Local & Long Distance

Do you have a reliable van and a valid drivers license? You could make extra money delivering the Metro Monday through Friday.

FIND YOUR BEST FIT Before embarking on a sucessful career, you need to know what industry and general position you are interested in. Speaking with one of our career advisors will help you outline your career goals and what fields are best suited to you. You can even tour the campus, speak with current students, and find out where our graduates are now. A new career and life path is only a meeting away.

CALL NEW WEST: 604-520-3900 OR VISIT SPROTTSHAW.COM

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LEGAL SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

FOR MORE INFORMATION EMAIL: circmanager@burnabynewsleader.com

$45/Hr

From 1, 3, 5, 7 & 10 Ton Trucks Licenced ~ Reliable ~ 1 to 3 Men Free Estimate/Senior Discount Residential~Commercial~Pianos

604-537-4140

BEST RATE MOVING EXPERIENCED MOVERS W/ AFFORDABLE RATES

Starting $40/hr. LICENSED & INSURED ✶ Local & Long Distance ✶ ✶ Seniors Discount ✶

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EDUCATION

FIVE STAR ROOFING All kinds of re-roofing & repairs. Free est. Reasonable rates. (604)961-7505, 278-0375

Mainland Roofing Ltd. 25 yrs in roofing industry

Family owned & operated. Fully insured. We do Cedar Shakes, conversions, concrete tiles, torchon, fibreglass shingles, restoration & repairs. 20 yr labour warranty. 604-723-2626 www.mainlandroof.com

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EDUCATION

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EDUCATION

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EDUCATION

Become a Psychiatric Nurse in your own community There is an urgent need for more Registered Psychiatric Nurses (RPN), particularly outside the urban areas of the province. And with the workforce aging – the average age of a Registered Psychiatric Nurse in BC is 47 years – the number of retirees from the profession is exceeding the number of graduates. Entry-level earnings start at $30.79/hour to $40.42/hour. Train Locally – The only program of its kind in BC, students can learn within their local communities via distance education, local and/or regional clinical placements, and some regional classroom delivery. This 23 month program is accredited by the College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of BC (CRPNBC). Government student loans, Employment & Labour Market Services (ELMS), band funding & other financing options available to qualified applicants.

Toll Free:

1-87-STENBERG www.stenbergcollege.com

Wednesday, October 17, 2012 NewsLeader A19 HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 356

RUBBISH REMOVAL

RECYCLE-IT! JUNK REMOVAL Recycled Earth Friendly

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

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RUBBISH REMOVAL

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SUNDECKS

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PETS 477

PETS

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 CHIHUAHUA puppies, tiny teacups, ready to go now, $700. 604-794-7347, cell 604-795-0606

RENTALS 706

TRANSPORTATION

APARTMENT/CONDO

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TRANSPORTATION

AUTO FINANCING

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

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Call (604) 931-2670

NEW WESTMINSTER

NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604856-3647 or www.856-dogs.com

Spacious & clean 1 & 2 bdrms avail. From $750 - $1020/mo. No pets.

847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL #1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME 604.683.2200

GOLDENDOODLE pups for sale. $1000. Black, blonde, brown. Vet checked, dewormed. Great family dog, no shedding. 778-888-9132 MINI DACHSHUND. P.B. Wire hair. Health guaranteed. Ready now. $800. Phone (604)538-5433.

RECREATIONAL/SALE

1996 22’ SLUMBER QUEEN 5th wheel. Interior like new, has to be seen to appreciate. New stereo, back up camera, flat screen TV, new HD antenna, m/w, a/c. Incl. hitch. $7,000. 604-625-7761 Aldergrove

COQUITLAM

DALMATIANS, 2M, born july 9, ckc reg., shots, dewormed, $1000-$1500 obo. (604)793-5130, (604)723-2232

TRANSPORTATION

1999 Chev Blazer 4wd, just 168K sparkly clean, nicely equipped, $3500 Jim 604-839-4535 DLR6706

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

Metal Recycling Ltd.

Panorama Court

We Pay CA$H For •Auto •Scrap Metals •Batteries •Machinery •Lead

Scotty 604-313-1887

Call 604-540-6732

SHELTIES SABLE COLOUR full white collars, born June 22, taken out on leash, 1M 1F (604)826-6311

2001 Expedition Ed Bauer 4 Wd. Leather, loaded, local, Very nice $4900 Jim 604-839-4535 D6705 NEW WESTMINSTER

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409 Ash St. New Westminster 2B Penthouse $1200.00 & 1B suite 800.00, very clean suites and cable included. Call Manager @ Phone: 604-526-0147

TREE SERVICES

Residential & Commercial Services

FREE TOWING 7 days/wk. We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022 TOP CA$H PAID TODAY For SCRAP VEHICLES!

2 hr. Service www.a1casper.com (604)209-2026

DreamCatcher Auto Loans “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals

A1-TRI-CRAFT Tree Serv. Dangerous tree removal, spiral pruning hedge trimming, stump grinding, topping. Insured, WCB Free Est Arborist Reports

DISPOSAL BINS

Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal

RIVIERA MANOR

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

1-800-910-6402

STANDARD POODLE PUPPIES 8 weeks old. Black & dark brown Please call 604-514-3340

Andrew 604-618-8585 $ Best Rates $

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE Tree removal done RIGHT! • Tree & Stump Removal • Certified Arborists • 20 yrs exp. • 60’ Bucket Truck • Crown Reduction • Spiral Pruning • Land Clearing • Selective Logging ~ Fully Insured • Best Rates ~

• Portable Toilets • Fencing • Containers • Waste Management • Storage

604-787-5915, 604-291-7778

We Recycle! GO GREEN!

www.treeworksonline.ca treeworkes@yahoo.ca 10% OFF with this AD

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PETS

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

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HOUSES FOR SALE

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HOUSES FOR SALE

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MATTRESSES starting at $99 • Twins • Fulls • Queens • Kings 100’s in stock! www.Direct Liquidation.ca (604)294-2331

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REAL ESTATE 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

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO Bright 2 bdrm apt.

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SURREY: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, hardwood floors throughout and new roof. $549,000. 604-575-5555.

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Large 2 br located in a Central Coq Co-op. $810/mo. No subsidy. Close to transit, schools, and shopping. Sandy 604 945 5864 sandy@terramanagement.ca

GABLE GARDENS MOVE IN INCENTIVE • • • • • •

Nice, clean and quiet 1 bdrm Walk to Highgate Close to transit & schools Upgraded suite Cat okay On site manager Please call 604-521-3448 for viewing.

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CARS - DOMESTIC

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DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

BURNABY (Metrotown) 3 bdrm., 2 full baths, 5 appl., gas f/p. Refs. N/P N/S. Prefer couple or small family. Rent neg. Avail. now. 604-430-8142

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HOMES FOR RENT

2000 Sunfire 4dr Auto just 113K 4cyl sparkly clean, local car, mint $3300 Jim 604-839-4535 D6706

Coquitlam Center Co-op Refurbised 3 bdrm apt. Available immediately Cls to transit, shops & schools $1100/mo. No subsidy. sandy@terramanagement.ca Or phone 604 945 5864 NEW WEST 621 Colburne; asap or or Oct 1, quiet & clean 1 bdrm, 1 blk to Queens Park & Canada Games pool. No pets, $725. 604-454-4540

1995 SUBURBAN 2WD, 7 pass. 2500 Stunning, toy hauler, 454 V8 power $4900 Jim 604-839-4535 D6706

HOME SWEET HOME

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CARS - DOMESTIC

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CARS - DOMESTIC

Short Term or Long term NEW - only 2 years old. Deluxe, Fully Equipped 2 bdrm. + Rec. Room/Office + 2 Full Bath T/House. Floor to ceiling storage + storage room in garage. 6 S/S appli. d/w, w/d, & Garburator. Crown Mouldings, 9ft. ceilings, H/W laminate flooring and slate tile. Gas F/P & Alarm. 1 car garage parking. No - Smoking inside, covered patio & outdoor patio. Amenities room incls. full gym, outdoor hot tub & pool. Walk to Morgan Heights shopping & transit. Close to schools. $1800/month. Avail. November 1.

2007 Pontiac Wave, hatch, auto, 4 cyl, local, just 51K, as new, $7900 Jim 604-839-4535 DL6706

MAPLE RIDGE, 1650sf 3bdrm rancher off Dewdney, nr Garibaldi high schl, lge yd, ample prkg, Nov 1 $1400. N/S. 604-941-3259.

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ROOMS FOR RENT

Port Coquitlam - Maryhill furnished bdrm. shr’d kitchen/bath/living Quiet older N/S hse. $400 604.941.2959

Sell your Car! with the &ODVViÀeG

Power Pack… 2010 Chev Aveo 5 hatch just 42K 4cyl local car fully optioned nice $8900 Jim 604-839-4535 DL6706

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2011 Ford Fiesta SEL 4dr sedan auto fully loaded only 22K local $10,900 obo. 604-218-9795

PORT MOODY - Glenayre sleeping furnished room, cls. to transit, n/s, $325. 604.941.2959/ 778.883.0265

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SUITES, LOWER

BURNABY Edmonds area. 2 Bdrm bsmt suite. Avail now. N/S, N/P. $900/mo incl hydro & cable. Call: 604-544-1022 or 604-815-1500. N. Delta 96Av/116St. New Clean, 2 Bdrm, Full Bath, Priv/entry, Gr/Lvl, 4 Kit App, HDTV, Internet & more $950 (Utilities incl). 604-594-8190

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS 1996 VW JETTA, 4 door, p/b, p/w, sunroof, a/c, cruise, heated seats, etc. Mech. good, clean inside. Must be seen. $5,499. 604-746-7559

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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

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PORT MOODY - HERITAGE MTN. Ravine Drive. 5 Bdrms + lrg office, 3-5 baths, 3000 sq.ft. on 2 floors, gorgeous city view from both floors, dble garage, ensuite with jacuzzi, spacious decks back and front, $2200. Avail now 604-725-4873

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2010 VENZA: Like new, only 20,000 kms, fully loaded, automatic, 6 cylinder, dvd system. $22,800. 604-575-5555.

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PORT MOODY, Heritage Mtn, 2 Bdrm, large, w/view, + office space, 1300 sq.ft., insuite w/d, all appls. $1100. Avail now. 604-725-4873.

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MISC. FOR SALE

STEEL BUILDINGS - CANADIAN MADE! - REDUCED PRICES NOW! 20X22 $4,455. 25X26 $4,995. 30X38 $7,275. 32X50 $9,800. 40X54 $13,995. 47X80 $19,600. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca.

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• Beautiful Family Building • Commuters Dream Location • Quiet, Clean & Professionally Managed • Avail. Immediately

FURNITURE

A New Pillowtop Mattress Set Still in Packaging! Can Deliver! $100 - Call: 604-484-0379

LimiteG Time Offer!

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AUCTIONS

548

PETS

CAT FREE to GOOD HOME young male, orange & white, found Columbia St. Mission Aug. 8th, neutered, tattooed, vaccinated (604)820-1217 CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866

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ABLE AUCTIONS Vancouver is currently accepting fine Estates, Jewellery & Collectibles for our Fall Auctions. Call 604-818-9473 Appraisals www.ableauctions.ca

1 bdrm. $885/mo. 2 bdrm. $1,105/mo.

2004 Mazda 3 hatch 5spd loaded 4cyl, alloys, stereo, new rubber + $7900 Jim 604-839-4535 D6706

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