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Competitors crawl through one of the military-style challenges at BCIT’s “Call of Duty” obstacle course race to raise money for the school’s Legion Military Skills Conversion Program. The event was organized by the Students in Free Enterprise team. See Photos on A3.
Making way for Cameron Station Province agrees to split costs with Burnaby on future station prep work Wanda Chow
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It seems a lot can happen in a few days, if the provincial government’s response to an Evergreen Line funding issue is any indication. Last Monday night, when Burnaby council met with city staff, the position of the province was that if the city wanted a future
Cameron Station as part of the Evergreen Line, the city would have to pay the full $6-million cost of preparatory work on the guideway. “But that was the [Evergreen Line] project office who denied it and so we figured that okay, if the project office says no, that doesn’t mean that the [Transportation] Minister is going to say no,” said Mayor Derek Corrigan in an interview Friday afternoon. “So we wanted to get out in public about it and say we really think they should make a commitment on this.”
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On Thursday afternoon, Burnaby City Hall did just that, sending out a press release in which it called it “perilously short-sighted of the provincial government to ignore the need for this station,” considering the potential increased development slated for the area. Burnaby has offered to cover half the cost of the work, up to $3 million using gaming funds, even though the province is the “traditional and appropriate funder of regional rapid transit.” According to a city planning
report, the money will cover the cost of building taller columns to create a flat-enough section of guideway for the station, an additional set of track switches, and a contingency for possible environmental mitigation measures. By Friday morning, the Ministry of Transportation was on board. “The Province has offered to make provision for a future Cameron Station by modifying the Evergreen Line design.
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“The Province is prepared to cover the costs exceeding $3 million including environmental mitigation and any overruns, if Burnaby pays the initial $3 million to modify the project to make provision for this future station,� said a ministry spokeswoman in an emailed statement to the NewsLeader. “This approach is consistent with that taken for other requested additional stations along the line, including the Lincoln Station in Coquitlam.� Corrigan was pleased Friday afternoon when the NewsLeader told him about it. “That’s good, that’s good news. And it shows a level of cooperation that hasn’t occurred in every instance. So we’re real pleased that we can work together to try to at least protect this as a longterm interest.� As for Lincoln Station, Corrigan said that was added into the project at the request of Coquitlam and after receiving federal funding. “But that seems to happen all too often in areas where there’s a federal minister. You know, suddenly there’s federal money to do an additional project in that riding. We didn’t have that same kind of opportunity so we had to look for a way in which we could leverage a contribution into protecting that interest.� Last July, Canadian Heritage Minister and Tri-City MP James Moore announced $7 million in federal money for Lincoln Station, which will be built on a piece of mall parking lot contributed by the owners of Coquitlam Centre. It’s expected additional funding will come from highrise developers in exchange for being allowed to build bonus density in the area. As for Cameron Station, Corrigan said it’s an important location with potential development likely coming at Lougheed mall and on the Coquitlam side of North Road. It would also provide better linkages to the Stoney Creek neighbourhood nearby. Funding for construction of the station itself would have to eventually come from the province, TransLink in conjunction with the province, or possibly from developers, he said. “For the long term it may not come to fruition, but it would be so much more expensive to try to do it in the future [without the design changes]. If we don’t make sure that the opportunity is built in, it will never happen.� He said of the province, “I’m glad they saw the light.� twitter.com/WandaChow C
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The master plan for the redevelopment of Brentwood Town Centre has been given approval in principle by Burnaby council. According to a city staff report, 91 written submissions about the plan were received by city hall, of which 66 expressed support and 25 had concerns or wanted more information. Of the 27 speakers at the public hearing, 16 were in support, five were opposed and six were undecided but had questions. The report addressed a number of the issues raised, explaining that fewer, taller towers were most suitable for the site. “Given the site’s approximately 11.3 hectares (28 acres) of area, and an average tower site being in the range of 1.3 acres in size, the site could potentially
yield approximately 22 residential towers, albeit lower and likely bulkier,” the report said. “However, this form of development is not supported as it would result in substantially less open space, increased shadowing, greater view obstruction and reduced separation between buildings.” Instead, the conceptual master plan proposes 11 residential towers, and two office buildings. The two tallest towers would be at the corner of Willingdon Avenue and Lougheed Highway and others would be shorter the closer they are to the single-family neighbourhood to the north. “Furthermore, no additional residential towers, beyond the 11 proposed, will be permitted under the master plan.” Parking will be located mainly underground and there will be seven access points to the site
for traffic, including Willingdon north of Halifax Street, and Lougheed between Alpha and Beta avenues. The developer, mall owner Shape Properties, has been “required to relocate the existing northern driveway off Beta Avenue further south, to minimize potential conflicts with the adjacent residential area,” the report said. And there will be no direct access to underground parking from Beta to limit traffic. As part of the first phase of development, a one-acre public plaza will be built as a venue for public gatherings and contributions to city hall through its density bonus program will be used to fund area amenities. While council approved the master plan, each individual phase of development will require its own rezoning process, including detailed transportation studies
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And while CMHC is “supportive” of the non-market housing concept, its mandate doesn’t allow it to become an active partner in such a development, Kinsley said. “Indeed, CMHC’s current mandate restricts its direct involvement with any Urban Renewal properties to the sale or lease of its interest at fair market values or rates.” Coun. Colleen Jordan, chair of the city’s Community Development Committee, scoffed, “They’ll sell us the land they’ve sat on for 40 years.” She noted that the value of the federal share of the property has likely increased since the city first wrote its letter a year ago. Jordan suggested CMHC should rename itself “because they’re not doing anything about housing.” Burnaby will proceed with the feasibility study and will reimburse the city if it is successful in its federal grant applications, she said.
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The first tower at the Station Square redevelopment sold out in three-and-a-half hours Saturday. Some of the 269 units had already been sold to family and friends of the developers over the last few weeks and the lineup for buyers for the remaining units started at 6:30 a.m. that day, according to Greg Zayadi, director of residential sales and The first tower, 35 storeys, sold out on Saturday and is slated for completion by fall of marketing for Anthem 2015. It will be located on the northeast cover of the Station Square site. Properties, which is developing the project with Beedie Living. By 11:30 a.m., there were Zayadi said. The rest were restaurants used to be. It’s more than 100 people in the from other areas of Metro scheduled for completion in the lineup, which didn’t let up until Vancouver and a handful were fall of 2015. 2:30 p.m. non-residents. When the total 12-acre More than 1,000 people Most are “family investors” redevelopment project is visited the presentation centre who are buying for themselves completed, the mall site will be for the project on Saturday and or to rent or give it to a family home to five residential towers more than 500 on Sunday. member. ranging in size from 35 to 57 Of the buyers, 40 per cent The 35-storey first tower is storeys with new office and were from Burnaby, 37 per cent being built on the northeast retail spaces. were from Vancouver and 12 corner of the site, where Red twitter.com/WandaChow per cent hailed from Richmond, Robin and Boston Pizza
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It hasn’t been a good year for heroes. Especially for those whose revered accomplishments have come in sports. A beloved football coach was implicated for his role in a sex-abuse scandal by one of his underlings. A renowned golfer continued to struggle his way back from his own admitted indiscretions that have derailed his career for more than two years. And there have been the usual assortment of bad behaviour and insolence that are often followed by tearful apologies at hastilycalled press conferences. On Monday, one of the biggest heroes of all hit the ground with a resounding thud. Lance Armstrong’s story of overcoming testicular cancer that had spread throughout his body to win the Tour de France cycling race seven times transcended his sport. It touched the lives of millions around the world facing their own difficult struggle with the disease. It gave them hope. It fueled the resurgence in cycling for health and fitness, sparked charity events like the Ride to Conquer Cancer. But as cycling’s international governing body affirmed on Monday, it was all built on lies. Armstrong cheated. He used performance enhancing drugs to achieve his remarkable athletic success. He bullied and enabled those around him to do the same. Aside from the black mark Armstrong has tarred upon his sport, he’s betrayed the hope and inspiration many took from his story. And he’s carved another sizable notch in the notion that athletes are role models, people to be admired and emulated, an example for young people. Perhaps it’s time we look for our heroes closer to home, to the people who touch us every day, who live their lives with integrity and honour instead of athletic glory and sponsorship riches. We might be pleasantly surprised.
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Attack of the U.S. celebrities VICTORIA – There was palpable disappointment among reporters when Greenpeace organizers clarified that U.S. actors Daryl Hannah and Mark Ruffalo weren’t actually going to join the sit-in against heavy oil pipeline proposals at the B.C. legislature on Monday. I was disappointed too. I would have liked to learn more about what a washed-up mermaid and an easily confused Incredible Hulk really believe about the North American oil industry. In the spirit of celebrity slacktivism, both sent statements of support. To be fair, Ruffalo may still be busy searching for the “truth” about 9/11. In 2007 he declared that the official U.S. government report on the terrorist attacks was “completely illegitimate” because “buildings don’t fall down like that.” I wonder what the relatives of those aboard the hijacked airliners think of him. Hannah has had lots of free time since starring in the 1984 mermaid fantasy Splash. Now she’s mostly famous for getting arrested, and she did so again in Texas on Oct. 3, standing in
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front of earthmoving equipment building the southern section of the Keystone XL pipeline. It’s worth noting that the project Hannah tried to stop has the support of the Barack Obama administration. The southern section from Cushing, Oklahoma oil storage facilities to Texas refineries is indeed being built by the sinister foreign TransCanada Corp., but it doesn’t carry the dreaded Canadian “tar sands” oil that eco-celebrities are convinced will end life on Earth as we know it. It’s the northern section that Obama has temporarily opposed, after fervent demonstrations such as the one in Washington DC where Hannah’s first celebrity arrest occurred in 2011. At that time, Hannah recited the familiar talking points of the U.S. environmentalists who
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exclusively target Alberta. In a new book, oil sands pioneer and Suncor founder Rick George dissects Hannah’s claims, and asks why they were reported so widely and uncritically. Hannah claimed “the contribution to the carbon in the atmosphere is unprecedented.” George cites a Royal Society of Canada report that concludes the entire oil sands operation is responsible for five per cent of Canadian emissions. Fossilfuelled electricity generation is 16 per cent of Canada’s total. Vehicles and other transportation account for 27 per cent. “How does the oil sands contribution possibly qualify as unprecedented?” George asks. Another Hannah quote: “I’ve been hearing about how many people have cancer that live downstream from the tar sands project.” Canadians heard that too, thanks in large part to an alarmist CBC documentary by David Suzuki featuring jet-set movie director James Cameron. George describes how this allegation was made in 2006 by a doctor who claimed a cluster of rare bile cancer cases
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Fight against bullying starts at home Re: Enforcement, not hollow policies (Letters, NewsLeader, Oct. 19) I find this letter irritating. It’s sad when we go to the extent of using the misfortune of an individual (Amanda Todd’s sad story) in trying to denigrate a political party and/or their elected officials (in this case the NDP). Ziggy Eckardt writes that the introduction of the antihomophobia policy 5.45 is a hollow policy. He says teachers should have a non-tolerance policy against bullying. Mr. Eckardt, the anti-bullying policy was meant to deal with all forms of bullying, regardless of its nature. It is absurd to expect the school/teachers to solve a problem of this complexity. Most bullying takes place outside school yards. That said, I am not saying teachers shouldn’t do their part in helping to mitigate the situation. Bullying, though, is not a political issue. Rather, it’s a social and moral issue. Therefore, it is mostly up to you and me
to teach our kids that bullying is wrong. It starts at home, by words and examples to teach our kids that we must respect everyone regardless of what their differences are. We must make our kids understand that we don’t necessarily have to like everyone and everything, but we must tolerate. We must teach them that computers and other electronic devices are to be used for things that make us better and smarter individuals. Not to disrespect others, not to invade other people’s lives, and not for bullying. Frank Di Cesare Burnaby
Lennikov had no right to be here Re: Community maintains support for Lennikov family: Julian A congregation that puts itself above the laws of Canada will have to accept responsibility for the consequences of doing so. As for ex-KGB captain Mikhail Lennikov, he will be removed,
sooner or later, because he was a member of the Soviet secret police and as such, had no right to enter this country, and no right to remain. Lubomyr Luciuk Lennikov was a captain in the KGB, which was the elite Soviet killing, spying, bullying unit. No one was coerced to join this group because coerced members would not be effective. KGB operatives received many perks for their horrible work. Such people are banned from Canada, and rightly so. Marsha J. Skrypuch —online comments burnabynewsleader.com
taxpayers, not schooL board, shouLd caLL the shots Re: Club questions loss of free space (NewsLeader, Oct. 17) It’s a sad reflection on the competency of the Burnaby school board when community clubs and groups must now deal
with them through the media. But such has been the case with my club, the Automotive Model Builders. The board’s new automated booking system is a poor excuse for not contacting us personally. It disgusts me that these people can only see things from their own perspective. For instance, secretary treasurer Greg Frank said there has been no general increase in rental rates. But from the position of my club as well as three other groups who met at Lochdale Community School, the increase went from free to $56 a month, all without 30 days notice, the required amount of time under the Landlord and Tenancy Act. By their actions, they have violated the meaning of the name “Community School.” A community school should not be only for those with the price of admission. It seems to me that as a Burnaby taxpayer, the amount of money we already pay for school taxes, the largest item on the budget, should be enough
to allow a community group to use a classroom for two hours, once a month. Still, members of my group have expressed a willingness to contribute a small user fee, had we been properly notified. Apparently the board has expressed intentions of contacting us in their own sweet time. However, it won’t be as soon as the Burnaby Lions Club, which has already contacted us to offer our club a free monthly meeting room in their facility. When school board chair Larry Hayes talks about making the process “fairer for everyone,” he really means more expensive for everyone. He’ll make it fairer only for the Burnaby School Board who can continue to download costs and not live within a budget. Keeping the school lit and heated at night, especially in winter, will be done whether it’s occupied or not and any janitorial services could be performed by the user group. Ultimately, we own the schools. Not the Burnaby school board. Jim Ervin, Burnaby
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different city. Someone in Surrey could drive within Surrey “all day long” but only pay if they cross a zone boundary into New Westminster, suggested Jack Opiola, a Virginia-based road tolling and transport policy consultant. “When I leave my home zone and travel into somebody else’s I know I pay a fee,” he said. “That way everybody pays their fair share.” Ideally, panelists said, road pricing could substitute for much of the existing gas tax, which is declining anyway, and possibly even reduce property tax a bit. “It’s going to be a tough sell to say we’re going to keep taxing you on your gas and ask you to pay a per-mile charge,” said Edward Regan, a transportation and tolling policy authority
from Connecticut. “But if it’s one instead of the other that’s certainly much more viable.” The push by mayors towards road-use charges here springs from both TransLink’s troubled quest for sustainable funding and a growing sense among civic leaders that tolling just a couple of bridges is unfair and may inefficiently distort traffic patterns. Most other jurisdictions are grappling with some of the same challenges as TransLink, particularly a gas tax that raises less money for transit each year as vehicles get more efficient and more electric cars hit the road. Panelists said several U.S. jurisdictions – from Washington’s Puget Sound to Los Angeles – are contemplating a shift
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Amid opposition to a proposal for North Burnaby to share a federal electoral riding with North Vancouver, Burnaby City Hall is suggesting another solution: split the city into two ridings completely within Burnaby. The Federal Electoral Boundaries Commission is proposing that Burnaby would go from its current two ridings—Burnaby-Douglas and Burnaby-New Westminster—to three—North BurnabySeymour, New WestminsterBurnaby East and Burnaby South-Deer Lake. The proposals are part of a review and redistribution of federal ridings done every 10 years to factor in the latest population counts. This time, British Columbia will receive six additional seats bringing its
total to 42, with the “electoral quota” set at 104,763 residents per riding. The North Burnaby-Seymour proposal has been the subject of strong opposition on both sides of Burrard Inlet. A recent telephone survey commissioned by Burnaby-Douglas NDP MP Kennedy Stewart found 80 per cent of participating North Burnaby residents who had an opinion opposed the proposed riding. An earlier survey commissioned by Stewart found 79 per cent of polled North Vancouver residents with an opinion also opposed it. Meanwhile, a city staff report says that Burnaby’s population of 223,218 would be enough for two Burnabyonly federal ridings whose MPs would be best able to represent community values and concerns. Such ridings would be within the permitted 25 per cent deviation from the electoral quota. And if the commission can’t do that, the report said, then
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By Maggie Calloway Most of us know it is essential to get a home inspection prior to buying a home; this essential step is to shield us from taking on someone else’s nightmare. Among other things a home inspection should alert us to are deficiencies not just on the surface but hidden in the walls such as bad plumbing, electrical wiring, and heating and cooling systems. But we have all seen episodes on TV
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If you’re looking to reduce your environmental footprint, natural gas is a great way to do that. With increased energy efficiency and cost savings, homeowners who install a natural gas system will find many benefits. Submitted photo
The comfortable choice: natural gas Natural gas has become a popular choice in Canada, for a variety of reasons. By Kerry Vital Natural gas is rapidly becoming a popular way of powering your home, for a large variety of reasons. One of the benefits of natural gas according to FortisBC is its convenience factor. Natural gas is available at the push of a button, so you don’t need to worry about running out of fuel for your barbecue, or having to wait for your fireplace or
outdoor firepit to get hot. It is easy to find stylish and functional appliances that use natural gas, so homeowners never have to sacrifice their sense of style. Imagine coming home from a long day at work and being able to sit in front of your natural gas-fuelled fireplace with a glass of wine, or toss together a gourmet meal for a dinner party with your gas cooktop or oven. That dream is easily made possible with a natural gas system. One of the great things about a natural gas cooktop and oven is its ability to cook food evenly. You will no longer have to worry about burning one side of the pan while the other is undercooked.
Natural gas can also heat your hot tub or pool, which is especially important when it’s cool outside. The water will be heated consistently and quickly, so your relaxation can begin almost immediately. Canada is the world’s third largest producer of natural gas, so it is an abundant source of energy, as well as being extremely popular. Natural gas meets 30 per cent of Canada’s energy needs, according to FortisBC. It is also a cleaner type of energy, emitting almost 30 per cent less carbon dioxide than oil. Another fantastic benefit to natural gas service
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Building a custom home can be a wonderful experience, but it can also be not for the faint of heart. If you’re looking into building a brand-new home that is custom designed from the ground up, the first thing you need to do is find a reputable builder who has plenty of experience. “Don’t go for the cheapest or the one who just got started,” says Ivan Krpan of Dakota Holdings Custom Home Builders. “References are essential. Many people have had bad experiences, so it’s really important to choose the right builder.” When you’re hiring a builder, it’s very important to be comfortable with him or her, because you will have a lot of contact in the next several months. Krpan says it generally takes about 10 months from start to finish, so if you’re not happy that time will be crawling by and you will be adding extra stress to your life on top of the usual emotions that come with any renovation. “The builder must be willing
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A natural gas system has many benefits for homeowners, from cost to convenience “ from page.1 11 is the value it adds to your home. Because of its popularity and other benefits, it can contribute to a better resale value for your home. While you’re living in your home, having natural gas services make it easier to convert other appliances to natural gas when your budget permits. Homeowners with natural gas service will be interested in the rebates that are available through FortisBC in a variety of categories. The first is for space and water heating. You can receive a $1,000 rebate for swapping your oil or propane heating system to natural gas and installing a new ENERGY STAR™-rated high-efficiency heating system. Replacing your old water heater with a qualifying natural gas ENERGY STAR™ model will also make you eligible for a rebate of up to $500. “Heating water can consume 20 to 25 per cent of a home’s total energy use,” says Beth Ringdahl, program manager, energy efficiency and conservation for FortisBC. “So when it comes to looking at natural gas-powered water heaters, it makes sense to get the most efficient model you can find. Some of the new technologies make it possible to get a tank-less model, which is a bonus for smaller spaces.” In the appliances category, homeowners who buy a qualified ENERGY STAR™ washing machine will receive a $75 rebate if they purchase the new machine by Dec. 31. ENERGY STAR™ washing machines use 35 to 50 per cent less water, just as one of their benefits. Keeping warm with an EnerChoice fireplace will net you a $300 rebate if you purchase it by May 31, 2013. EnerChoice fireplaces must have a minimum of 62.4 per cent efficiency rating for a fireplace, 61 per cent for an insert and 66 per
cent for a free-standing stove. Not having to keep a supply of firewood on hand is just one more great thing about having a natural gas fireplace. Those in low-income households are able to take advantage of the Energy Conservation Assistance Program, which offers a free home energy evaluation, free installation of energy saving products and personalized advice. If you are a FortisBC natural gas customer, a BC Hydro customer and live in a low-income household, you can apply on the FortisBC website. “FortisBC offers a number of energy-efficiency incentives that help homeowners get the most out of their natural gas appliances and space heating,” says Ringdahl. “For example, FortisBC is a partner in the LiveSmart BC program for whole home retrofits. This provides homeowners energy audits that point out easy ways to make energy-efficient improvements and rebates to save on energy costs.” However, rebates are not the only way homeowners save with a natural gas system. FortisBC states that natural gas heating equipment such as furnaces are 98 per cent efficient, so heating costs are lower than with other types of systems, such as oil or propane. A natural gas water heater heats water more efficiently than other methods, and can dramatically bring down your heating costs. For more information about natural gas services, check out FortisBC’s website at www. fortisbc.com. In-depth rebate information can be found there, as well as information about the types of appliances available to homeowners, more benefits of natural gas and information on accessing your FortisBC account.
Natural gas has become a popular method of heating, cooking and barbecuing, just to name a few. FortisBC offers many rebates for homeowners with a natural gas system, so check out their website for more information. Submitted photos
Don’t settle for subpar “ from page.1 11 of Mike Holmes going into homes after they have been given the thumbs-up by incompetent home inspectors and that is what gives us nightmares. What you may not be aware of is that British Columbia is the only province in Canada where it is mandatory for home inspectors to be licensed. What you are looking for is an inspector who has extensive experience in the building trade, who has completed the required specific education to qualify as a home inspector and is a member in good standing of industry professional associations such as The Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Association, British Columbia Institute of Property Inspectors, Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of British Columbia (ASTTBC), and for good measure, a member in good standing of the Better Business Bureau of B.C. Buying a home is the biggest financial commitment most of us will make in our lifetime so there is no such thing as overkill when it comes to checking out qualifications. What Mike Holmes is fighting for is already in place in our beloved province and has been since 2009. The ASTTBC lists several questions that you should ask when hiring an inspector, including how long he or she has been in business as an inspector, if the company has references, how long it will take to complete the inspection and what he or she charges. If there is a problem with any of the above questions or the inspector is reluctant to comply with your request, walk away. There is too much at stake to take any chances and reluctance to answer your questions is a red flag that shortcuts will be taken. Mandatory licensing in B.C. has made a dif-
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Home inspector Glenn Duxbury says that the mandatory licensing for home inspectors in B.C. has gone a long way towards preventing disreputable inspections. It is important to check out foundations, attics and plumbing when purchasing a home. Martin Knowles photos
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Keeping the fires burning during the cold season By Maggie Calloway There is nothing as comforting after a day in the trenches as a fire. There is probably some primitive part of our brain that equates the warmth of a fire with safety and comfort. Whatever your personal choice or circumstances, there have never been such a variety of fireplaces available. Even if you live in a condominium, where it would be frowned upon if you started opening the walls to accommodate a chimney, there is now a great solution. Ethanol burning fireplaces, which give off no heat but have a real flame look, don’t require venting or gas lines and are a great choice for condos and give real ambiance to your living space. “Electric fireplaces have come a long way over the last few years,” says Dale Fougette of Fireplaces Unlimited. “They used to be a bit stiff and unrealistic but now they are sometimes mistaken for a gas fireplace in the showroom. You can now get an electric fireplace with a long linear look instead of the square box with the traditional log and you can just plug it in. There are also options; you can heat a condo or a basement suite when hard-wired to a higher voltage. Another advantage of an electric fireplace is they don’t have to be installed on a special surface, they are all pretty well zero clearances, they can be framed with wood and you can drywall right up to them. They are very safe.” Gas fireplaces are becoming standard in most townhouses and condos and there is something to be said for just having to flick a switch instead of lighting a fire from scratch. “There are also a lot of zero clear-
ance gas fireplaces that can sit on combustible floors, not to be confused with gas inserts that have to be totally surrounded by non-combustible material,” says Fougette. “This is an example of why it is so important to advise us about which application you are planning.” No matter what the style of your home there is a design that would work beautifully but what if you what you are looking for is not available? “We do a lot of custom fireplaces both for commercial applications and homes,” says Fougette. “There is pretty well no limit to what we can design from multi-sided fireplaces to overheight installations. All shapes and sizes, pretty well whatever you can dream, it can be made for you.”
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Technology making its mark on wallpaper with custom designs By Maggie Calloway If wallpaper has always been an afterthought in your design plans you may be surprised to learn there is actually a serious wallpaper design society based in England. This is not someone’s eccentric aunt with a houseful of wallpaper samples. Founded in 1986, the Wallpaper History Society was established to promote an awareness and understanding of historic and contemporary wallcoverings. Their website states “Our scope is broad and encompasses not only the history of wallpapers but also topics relating to other types of wallcoverings, the subject of interior decoration as a whole and the increasing role which digital technology plays in design.” William Morris, a wallpaper and textile designer who is still a huge influence on style in this century, said, “Whatever you have in your rooms, think first of the walls for they are that which makes your house and home, and if you do not make some sacrifices in their favour you will find your chambers have a kind of makeshift, lodging-house look about them.” Morris would heartily approve and be intrigued by a wonderful Canadian company called Rollout. Headed by Anita
Modha, with studios in Vancouver and Toronto, Rollout has married design with technology since 2005 which allows them to push the boundaries of what is possible in the world of wall design. “In essence what we do is design custom wallpapers and digitally print them by the square foot,” says Modha. “We get our inspiration from community-based artists, photographers and designers, and the wall is our canvas. ... Each project is unique and is integral to the design of your home,” says Modha. Technology has thrown the world of design wide open. Imagine a wall in your media room with a custom design from a favourite movie! All bets are off today regarding what’s in or out. Your home is a reflection of you and your family and there have never been more choices to fully express who you are today.
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Building a secondary suite a good mortgage helper By Kerry Vital The Lower Mainland is widely recognized as one of the most expensive places to live in North America. With that in mind, many homeowners are choosing to build a secondary legal suite in their house to rent out and bring in a bit of extra money. However, it can be confusing when trying to sort out what is required, what is a nice extra and the best way to go about building your new suite. Before you start such a renovation, it’s best to look into the regulations in your city. “The best resource for secondary suite regulations can be found online on your municipal website,” says Steve Kemp of Kemp Construction Management Ltd. “There are many regulations for secondary suites such as minimum egress for bedroom windows, electrical panel access, fire separation, stand-alone heating systems, (and) designated garden area, plus many more.” The thought can be overwhelming, but Kemp has some suggestions for things to think about before you start. “Can you finance the project? Are you ready to share your home?” he asks. “Is the access to your space shared or private? Is there enough parking for one or two additional vehicles?” He also says homeowners should think about whether they want to live in their home while it is under renovation, or whether they should seek alternate accommodation. Renovations aren’t quiet and they aren’t always quick. “If you are doing the full redevelopment of the basement including a new foundation, I would allow six months for the project,” says Kemp. “Minor alterations may only take a few weeks.” He notes that the more things you add to a project, the longer it will take. “For example, a new sewer, water and drainage connections add two weeks. Granite countertops versus laminate could add one to two weeks,” he says. “Sometimes owners want to upgrade the main living area at the same time, which can add additional time to the project.” As anyone who has ever rented a basement or secondary suite can attest to, there are certain things that renters will be looking for when searching for a place to live.
“There is a high demand for good-quality rental suites in Vancouver,” says Kemp. “The highest demand is for two-bedroom and two-bathroom units with eight-foot ceilings and no evidence of basement mildew. Generally these suites range in size from 700 to 1,000-plus square feet.” Having your own space is also key. It can be uncomfortable to run into your landlord on your way out the door in the morning, which is why a basement suite with its own entrance is highly sought-after. “Add quality finishes and privacy in order to attract a tenant that is looking for longerterm accommodations,” says Kemp. “Know your target market and try to understand what type of (home) they need and what they are able to afford.” When it comes to how much you will be able to get for your new secondary suite, Kemp says it depends on a few factors. “The main determinants of rental income are the quality of finish, privacy, full-height ceilings, (is it) dry and comfortable, and proximity to amenities, work and parking,” he says. It is best to check rental listings for an idea of what you could charge. As with every renovation, hiring a professional is always the best way to go. “Do your research,” Kemp says. “Print out the regulations for secondary suites and make sure you understand the content. Ensure you have adequate funds, find experienced professionals to help you, (and) allow adequate time for the project.” When you’re considering building a secondary suite in your home, the first thing you need to do is check out the regulations for your city. Submitted photos
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My House Design/Build renovates old-style bungalow By Maggie Calloway The story of a family firmly rooted in a neighbourhood with children happy in school and extended family nearby that opts to renovate a home which is tired and no longer works as the family grows and needs more space is a familar one nowadays. With home prices still rising, homeowners are weighing the cost of buying a new home and relocating against the cost of a renovation and ending up with exactly what you want. More frequently, renovating is winning the coin toss. This was the case with this renovation. The father of the family grew up in the area, has many family members living close by, and wanted his own family to experience the love and security of grandparents, aunts and uncles and cousins being a part of everyday life. Linda Jones, an interior designer working with the My House Design/Build Team, is very pleased with how this amazing transformation works for the family. “The whole main floor which was originally the kitchen, dining room and living room are now one great room,” says Jones. “Our clients are all about family and the configuration of the original house didn’t allow them to live as they really wanted to. Major Sunday dinners with extended family are now possible with everyone together comfortably in this new space.” The clients trusted the renovation team which allowed them to hand over creative control of the project. This is a dream situation for any team and they made sure the family received what they needed in spades. “It was a real pleasure working with the family,” says Jones. “Opening up the whole main floor required major engineering to replace the removed walls but the end result was
The people at My House Design/Build Team updated this 1,300-square-foot bungalow into a family’s dream home, with a redesigned kitchen and open plan layout. Submitted photos
worth it. The main floor now consists of three small bedrooms, a family bathroom and an ensuite bathroom as well as the great room.” The house is a 1,300-square-foot bungalow with no second story but with a full walk-out basement. “This whole space was very carefully planned. When you design a great room, which by design has to fulfill many roles, every detail is important,” says Jones. “For instance, the kitchen is totally exposed to the living room but by placing the island carefully with a raised breakfast bar it shields the working area from the living space. We also
stained the island with an espresso stain which again creates a piece of furniture from the living room side.” Not a huge amount of work was done on the exterior of the home. The windows were trimmed out to create symmetry, a new door was installed, steps, railings and plantings were changed and the whole exterior of the home was repainted. The difference these relatively small changes made to the curb appeal is enormous. The rear of the home was refreshed with new railings on the deck. All in all the rear of the home is now an inviting place to be on a summer day.
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A few little changes can make a difference By Kerry Vital Winter seems to be rapidly approaching, and with it comes darkness, bad weather and a feeling of cabin fever. Perhaps putting some new decor into that cabin will drive away some of those feelings. A new colour palette might be a good place to start. “It’s nice to have something vivid and fun,” says Sarah Gallop, principal designer at Sarah Gallop Design Inc. “It really sets the tone for the space.” Colours such as bright orange, magenta and lime green are especially popular as accents, Gallop says. She often has people request a feature wall in a saturated colour, some bright pillows or other textiles, or even a new piece of furniture in a tropical hue. These accents go well with the new neutrals
that are a recent trend. While many shake their heads at “apartment beige”, that colour is a classic for a reason and still features heavily in many homes. However, warm and cool greys are still requested, though Gallop sees them as being on their way out. “People like a timeless, classic look,” she says. “You spend a lot of money to decorate your house, and it doesn’t always make sense to go for a new look every time.” Wallpaper has also become more popular recently and Gallop expects this to continue next year as well. “People have a bad association with it,” she says. “But it gives such a glamour that paint doesn’t have.” Because it doesn’t have to be permanent, Gallop says wallpaper is an easy way to keep up with interior decor trends. “Some of the new wallpapers are gorgeous,” she says, adding that you are no longer relegated to musty flowers and faux finishes that were popular in the 1980s and 1990s. Even the popular style of furniture has been changing recently, Gallop says. “More tailored looks are back,” she says. “The overstuffed furniture is out; it’s quite bulky and heavy-looking.” A move towards indoor-outdoor living has been coming on strong this year, and Gallop expects that to continue into the new year. Sarah Gallop says adding a vivid colour to a room freshens it up and sets the tone for the space, no matter which room it is. Submitted photos
“It’s really about extending the living space out,” she says, adding that the ability to do so depends on the layout of the home and yard, but “it’s usually achievable.” Building an outdoor kitchen or patio for entertaining is one of many things homeowners can do to maximize their indoor-outdoor space. When you’re thinking of doing some updates, it’s always best to take a look at the things you already love about a space. Working out a budget for what you can afford and want to change is the best place to start. Overextending yourself is never a good plan. “You don’t want to be a slave to your house,” Gallop says.
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to spend time with them,” says Krpan. “They must be willing to assist (the homeowners) with colours, design and other plans.” Once you’ve chosen a builder, you need to find the land you want to build on and know the regulations that are in place for the type of home you can construct. “How a property is situated will (determine) what you can put on it,” says Krpan. Once you’ve chosen where you want to build and purchased the parcel of land, it’s time to start looking at what you want to include in your new home, whether it’s a large kitchen perfect for entertaining or several bedrooms to fit your growing family. “A good builder will help you look at what you should and shouldn’t do (in a home) as well as discuss your likes and dislikes,” says Krpan. This is the perfect time to talk about your dream master suite or what you love about a friend or family member’s house. Those granite countertops and heated tile floors are important parts of the design puzzle, and your builder needs to know that you want them included. “In most cases you will be working with a designer who works with the builder,” say Krpan. They will collaborate with you to lay out everything you want for your perfect home. Once you have finalized your design and everyone is on the same page, it’s time to discuss how much it will cost and draw up a contract. “It’s best to enlighten people about what the process is,” says Krpan. “Everything has a price tag attached.” The contract you sign should include the square footage of the home, a total breakdown of the costs you will incur including the price per square foot and the quality of finishings that will be in the home. “It should also include a payment schedule,” Krpan says. “For example, I ask for 25 per cent to start. Then, another 25 per cent once the roof, doors and windows go on. The next 40 per cent would be required when the heating, air conditioning and electrical go in and drywall goes up. The final 10 per cent would be due once everything is finished and a final inspection is done.” However, Krpan warns that even though you may have signed a contract stating how much you will be paying for your new home, if you come up with some new ideas mid-way through, there might be some extra costs. “An example would be a high-end chandelier,” he says, adding that the homeowner would have to pay for that on top of the agreed-upon cost. “You don’t want any misunderstandings between the builder and the customer,” Krpan says. “That’s why there needs to be a good contract in place. Having a contract keeps everyone honest and everyone understands the cost.” You should also be given a construction specifications sheet when completing a contract. That sheet (Krpan’s are usually four or five pages long) will list the construction materials the builder will use. “I list the important things,” says Krpan. “I’m not going to list the brand of concrete used or anything, but I will list things like the cultured stone for the front or the type of windows, for example. It’s important to protect both the builder and the customer.” Being realistic about what you can afford is very important. You may have fallen in love with that huge granite soaker tub or opulent formal dining room you saw in a home decor magazine, but if it’s not feasible on your budget it may need to be put aside for the time being. Your home is more than a place to rest your head. You should feel happy and comfortable in your new place, and knowing that this house was built exactly how you wanted it to be will go a long way towards making that possible.
Building a custom home can be a large undertaking, so it is important to find a builder you trust and are able to work with. Whether you want a large kitchen, glittery chandeliers or an opulent master bedroom, your options for the design of your new home can be limited only by your imagination and your budget. Submitted photos
A22 NewsLeader Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Wednesday, October 24, 2012 NewsLeader A23
D TEbook EvEnTs No Pipelines, No Tankers: Speaking tour by the Council of Canadians in opposition to three pivotal proposed pipelines – Enbridge Northern Gateway, Kinder Morgan Trans Mountain, and the Pacific Trails Pipeline – which will move fossil fuels through BC’s 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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R yo s h i — N i k k e i Fishermen of the BC Coast: The Nikkei National Museum presents the first exhibit on the history and significance of Japanese Canadians in the BC fishing industry. When: runs to May 19, 2013. Admission by donation. Where: Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre, 6688 Southoaks Crescent, Burnaby. Info: 604-777-7000 or www. nikkeiplace.org.
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Trick-or-treating at night can be, well, tricky. Darkness can make it hard for drivers and other pedestrians to see costume-clad children. If going door-to-door will be happening at night, consider giving children glow sticks or flashlights to carry. There also are reflective tapes that can be attached to costumes that make them light up when lights shine on the tape.
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H LLOWEEN Alexis (Lexy the witch) Danielson helps guide shoppers into her lair of horrors that is Lougheed Town Centre’s new Spooky Boo-tique. The shocking shop is a Halloween fundraiser for the Burnaby Firefighters Charitable Foundation.
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For 11 months of the year Alexis Danielson works to ensure visitors to Lougheed Town Centre shop with smiles on their faces. But from Oct. 6 to 31, she wants to make them scream and cringe. That’s when the mall’s customer service supervisor pulls on her black cloak and boots, pulls down her tall, black pointed hat, curls her lips and gnarls her fingers as “Lexy” the witch, gatekeeper to the shop of horrors that is the centre’s first Spooky Boo-tique. Located in a vacant space just off centre court, the 5,000 square foot boo-tique isn’t for the feint of heart. Behind the black curtains that shield shy shoppers from the terror within are macabre scenes of gore and guts, a sinister surgery, a zombie’s play yard, and a wicked wedding banquet in which both bride and groom seem to have lost their heads. It’s enough to make adults balk, indifferent
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rescinds the property Derek Corrigan, Burnaby mayor tax – transit service They’ve got nothing that they can do for us levels would depend on that won’t have an adverse impact on their whether a new funding electability. For us to expect that somehow this government is going to develop the courmechanism is agreed by the Feb. 28 deadline. age they’ve not shown in the last five years in the next four months is ridiculous. But Richmond Mayor Malcolm Brodie predicts there will be no deal and TransLink managers will “beg us” in March not to kill the property tax hike to avert deep Richard Stewart said agree to provide road service cuts. he thinks there’s a pricing as a new tool to “I’m extremely “slim chance” of a new fund TransLink or else doubtful this is going deal with the province, “we’re done.” to work,” Brodie said. but said it’s more likely The resolution also Mayors agreed last the issue devolves says there should be year to the temporary into election fingerno service cuts or property tax in 2013 pointing. sale of assets to fund and 2014, lifting “In the operations although the average meantime, we’ll such decisions are home’s bill by have severe cuts the jurisdiction of $23 to raise to transit in this TransLink’s board, not an extra $30 region, especially the mayors’ council. million a year, buses in the Bus service on the promise suburbs.” expansions that BrODIE it would never Reps from TransLink wants to actually be used Delta, Burnaby proceed with include because the province and North Vancouver the Highway 1 would negotiate a new City were among those RapidBus and a new substitute source. who voted against the B-Line express route in That got derailed resolution. Surrey on King George this spring when the North Vancouver Boulevard and 104 premier said TransLink Coun. Craig Keating, Avenue. would have to be who is an NDP But much of the audited first. candidate in the other previously The audit reported election, called the promised bus service this month and province’s failure to increases have already turned up some saving deliver new funding been shelved by suggestions – which a betrayal and TransLink because it’s TransLink and the “colossal abdication of taking in less revenue mayors doubt are all leadership.” than expected, due to viable – but not enough Surrey Mayor declining revenue from to solve the short- or Dianne Watts said the gas tax and tolls long-term cash crunch. it’s time to clearly tell on the Golden Ears Coquitlam Mayor the province it must Bridge. CONTESTS PRODUCTS STORES FLYERS RS DEALS COUPONS BROC BRO OCHU CHURES S CATAL CATALOG OGUES S CO CONTES STS S PRODU PRODU ODUCTS CTS STORE STORE ORES S y! ew kl N ee e Se rs W ye
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Burnaby Historical Society: Guests s p e a k e r s . Vi s i t o r s welcome. When: Meets the second Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. Where: Carousel B u i l d i n g , B u r n aby Village Museum, 6501 Deer lake Ave. Info: 604-297-4565.
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Anyone welcome for socializing while practising English. Class accommodates all levels. When: Every Wednesday, 2:15-4:15 p.m., and Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10-12 p.m. Where: 6255 Nelson Ave., Burnaby. Info: 604-431-4131, ext. 27 or 29. B u r n a by W r i t e r s ’ Circle: Meets the first Wednesday of each month. When: 1:30 to 3 p.m. Where: Program Room 2, Confederation Seniors Centre, 4548 Albert St., Burnaby. Info: 604-905-5024. Tuesday and Thursday Dance: Dance the winter blues away at Bonsor 55+ dance programs. Cost is $5 for members and $6 for non-members. Each dance has a live band and light refreshments served. When: Tuesday dances run 12-3 p.m. and Thursday night dance goes 7:30-10:30 p.m. Where: Bonsor Recreation Complex, 6550 Bonsor Ave. Info: 604-439-5510.
Find a Great Hand at 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: 604-4395510.
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SBNH car rally The 11th Annual South Burnaby Neighbourhood House Car Rally was held on Sept. 30 this year. After breakfasting on provisions provided by O’Reilly’s Organic Coffee House, participants made their way
through Burnaby, starting maneuvers at G&F Financial on Kingsway. After battling wits and zip-lines, the finish was found at Eagle Creek Golf Course.
This years’ first-place prize was nabbed by a new entry, The Urban Farmers. Following in second was the TD Canada Trust Team 2, who also garnered the best financial institution award. Closing out the third position was Top Quality Heating & Cooling.
There were 27 teams fielded this year and $17,300 was raised to support South Burnaby Neighbourhood House’s programs.
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ARCO DRYWALL Ltd. Board, Tape Texture, Frame. New & Reno’s. 20 Years exp, free estimate. Call Mike 604-825-1500, 778-892-9095 WHITE WALL DRYWALL INC. SteelStud*Boarding*Taping*Texture Free Estimates. 604-936-9601.
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RUBBISH REMOVAL
BORDER COLLIE PUPPIES P/B. black & white, fem. Vet chk, 1st shots, $500 ea. Loving homes needed. Call 604-250-4360
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Boston Terriers pups, ckc reg, vet checked, reputable breeder, excellent pedigree. (604)794-3786 Aluminum patio cover, sunroom, railing and vinyl. 604-782-9108 www.PatioCoverVancouver.com
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CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866
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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 509
AUCTIONS
FARM MARKET AUCTION Food Service & Farm Equipment, Nov. 3, 11 AM at Horstings Farm, 2 mi N. of Cache Creek. View photos at doddsauction.com 1-866545-3259
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, long-hair, 2.5yrs, very timid, 3lb 2oz, shots, reddish brown/wht, prefer mature owners, $600 firm. (604)703-6809
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GOLDENDOODLE F2 puppies for sale. Black, brown, blond. Vet checked, de-wormed, family farmraised. Call Amanda 778-888-9132
FURNITURE
MATTRESSES starting at $99 • Twins • Fulls • Queens • Kings 100’s in stock! www.Direct Liquidation.ca (604)294-2331
LABRADOR, black, very friendly good with kids. Male, 2 yrs. old free to good home. 604-951-4444 MINI SCHNAUZER pups. 1st shots, dewormed, tails docked, vet ✓ $750/ea. Call 604-657-2915.
STANDARD POODLE PUPPIES 9 weeks old. Black & dark brown Please call 604-514-3340
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
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P.B. YORKSHIRE TERRIER puppies, 2 M $1000, 3 F $1200 , can view parents. Housebroken. Ready to go Nov. 1. Tania 604-820-4416
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PUREBRED GERMAN shorthaired pointer pups, to good good homes only (604)826-2737
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
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HOUSES FOR SALE
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MAPLE RIDGE: Large bright 1 bdrm, quiet adult bldg, incl heat, h/w, covered parking. N/S,N/P. Nov. 1. $725/mo. 604-465-8274. 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 NEW WESTMINSTER
RIVIERA MANOR 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
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SUITES, LOWER Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal
PORT COQ. Citadel Heights c/d/s. 1 bdrm suits 1, sep entry. NP/NS. Avail now. $700 incl hydro, cable, internet & lndry. 604-942-6259.
FREE TOWING 7 days/wk. We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022
Port Coquitlam 2 Bdrm ste in new hse full bath $950 incl utils & W/D. NS/NP. Avail now. 604-719-8667 PORT COQUITLAM, Priv 1/bdrm suite. Large yard, freshly painted, new carpet, new bthrm. Insuite W/D. Sm pet ok. Suit N/S person. $795/mo incl util. Avail Nov. 1. (604)299-5435 PORT MOODY, Heritage Mtn, 2 Bdrm, large, w/view, + office space, 1300 sq.ft., insuite w/d, all appls. $1100. Avail Nov1. 604-725-4873.
TOP CA$H PAID TODAY For SCRAP VEHICLES!
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1996 Ford Taurus 4dr auto, A/C, driven daily. Indigo blue. All pwr. A1 in/out $700/obo. (604)503-3151
Pt Coquitlam new home 1 bdrm g/l all util inc. covered patio. Nov. 1st. $700/mo. N/P. 604-552-2772
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847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES
SUITES, UPPER 2000 Sunfire 4dr Auto just 113K 4cyl sparkly clean, local car, mint $2900 Jim 604-839-4535 D6706
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 Nov1. 604-725-4873
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1995 SUBURBAN 2WD, 7 pass. 2500 Stunning, toy hauler, 454 V8 power $3900 Jim 604-839-4535 D6706
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
2010 Chev Aveo 5 hatch just 42K 4cyl local car fully optioned nice $8500 Jim 604-839-4535 DL6706 2011 Ford Fiesta SEL 4dr sedan auto fully loaded only 22K local $9,900 FIRM. 604-218-9795
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SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
TRANSPORTATION DUPLEXES/4PLEXES
PREMIUM 78x129 VIEW lot with cozy 3 bdrm rancher. Lot value only $868,800 in Burnaby South. Rick Zayonc Sutton 604-329-8049
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AUTO FINANCING
N.SURREY 104/144. 3 Bdrm grnd lvl entry, w/d, f/s, nr schls, transp, shopping. $1100/mo incl utils. N/P. Ref’s. 604-649-9099, 604-299-0818
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AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673 #1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME 604.683.2200
HOMES FOR RENT
COAST Meridian. 2nd & 3rd flrs of new hse. 4 Bdrms, beaut view, nice kit, pri entry. $2500. (604)812-7577
RENTALS 706
APARTMENT/CONDO
COMO LAKE, Coquitlam: 3 Bdrm house, 2 baths, big yard. Nr transit. Avail now. Call: (604)939-3570
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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 COQUITLAM; 2 bdrms approx 850 sq.ft. 4th flr, south view, balc, $1320 Dayanee Blvd. (604)812-7577
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 - 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.
604.488.9161
Notice is hereby given that creditors and others having claims against the Estate of John Ellison Mills, otherwise known as John E. Mills and John Mills, Deceased, late of 3382 Lealand Court, Burnaby, British Columbia, are hereby required to send particulars of their claims to the Executors at the following address: C/O McQuarrie Hunter LLP, Barristers & Solicitors Attention: ALLISON M. CATHERWOOD #1500 – 13450 102nd Avenue Surrey, B.C. V3T 5X3 before the 24th day of November, 2012, after which date the Executors will distribute the said estate among the parties entitled thereto, having regard only to claims of which the Executor then has notice.
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PORT COQUITLAM, nr Coq shopping ctr. All newly reno’d 3 bdrm, 2 baths + 1 bdrm bsmt ste. 5 Appls, quiet street, fncd yard, garage, avail now. $1900 + utils. (604)931-6317
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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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PORT MOODY - Glenayre sleeping furnished room, cls. to transit, n/s, $325. 604.941.2959/ 778.883.0265
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BURNABY 3 bdrm upper, 2 baths, nr skytrain, Metrotown, BCIT, bus. All appli’s, garage.Ns/np. $1400/mo Call 604-438-0786.
DEVELOPMENT LAND WANTED
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A32 NewsLeader Wednesday, October 24, 2012
PUBLIC NOTICE
Regarding Untreated Hearing Loss.
Consequences of Hearing Loss.
and personal lives, at times leading to isolation and withdrawal. Studies have linked untreated hearing loss to:
irritability, negativism and anger fatigue, tension, stress and depression avoidance or withdrawal from social situations social rejection and loneliness reduced alertness and increased risk to personal safety impaired memory and ability to learn new tasks reduced job performance and earning power diminished psychological and overall health
Many people are aware that their hearing has deteriorated but are reluctant to seek help. Perhaps they don't want to acknowledge the problem, are embarrassed by what they see as a weakness, or believe that they can "get by" without using a hearing aid. And, unfortunately, too many wait years, even decades, before getting treatment.
But time and again, research demonstrates the considerable negative social, psychological, cognitive and health effects of untreated hearing loss . . . with farreaching implications that go well beyond hearing alone. In fact, those who have difficulty hearing can experience such distorted and incomplete communication that it seriously impacts their professional
Hearing loss is not just an ailment of old age. It can strike at any time and any age, even childhood. For the young, even a mild or moderate case of hearing loss could bring difficulty learning, developing speech and building the important interpersonal skills necessary to foster self-esteem and succeed in school and life.
So, call or come in today. No other company offers the same level of commitment you’ll find at Beltone.
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At the Better Hearing Institute, our mission is to help educate the public about hearing loss and promote the importance of prevention and treatment. On this website, you will find basic information about hearing loss, including advances in diagnosis and treatment, a review of different hearing aids, and resources for medical care and financial assistance. If you think you or a loved one suffers from hearing loss, don't delay another day. Visit a hearing healthcare professional and take the first step toward a world of better hearing. Sergei Kochkin, Ph.D. Executive Director Better Hearing Institute Request information on hearing loss, from Beltone to understand the signs of a hearing loss. Call Beltone for a free hearing test today at 604 569 1162. You can have this done either at our clinic, or in the comfort and privacy of your home or residence.
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