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As an officer involved with community programs, Movember was an easy campaign to get behind says Labossiere. “It’s part of our public service.” Which is exactly why Roemer decided to park his razor until the end of the month. “I just thought it was my turn to get involved.” But he’ll be unleashing the shaving cream as soon as the calendar changes to December. “This is sort of an embarrassing effort,” he says of his cockeyed whiskers. • To find out more, or to support a Mo Bro: http://ca.movember.com
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A document newly leaked to the BC New Democrats further adds fuel to accusations of political interference in the Burnaby Hospital community consultation process. The three-page document is purportedly written by three Liberal operatives—Pamela Gardner, former Liberal riding president for Burnaby-Edmonds, Brian Bonney, a former Burnaby mayoral candidate who reportedly works as a B.C. government communications director, and Mark Robertson, director of field operations for the BC Liberal Party. It proposes using the prospect of a rebuilt Burnaby Hospital as a campaign issue in the next provincial election. “We will never win New Westminster and likely Burnaby Edmonds in the next campaign,” the trio wrote.
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Oil terminal a danger zone, pipeline firm told Information sessions shift from inlet to Fraser Valley Jeff nagel Black press
The risk of a marine oil spill dominated the first public information sessions Kinder Morgan is hosting in the Lower Mainland on the planned twinning of its Trans Mountain pipeline. But the expected five-fold increase in the number of tankers sailing through the Second Narrows is not what worries Belcarra Mayor Ralph Drew. He believes the twin hulls, two pilots and three tethered tugs shepherding each big tanker, along with other precautions, mean the diluted bitumen should move safely through Burrard Inlet once it’s loaded. Instead, Drew is focusing on the Westridge terminal in north Burnaby as a critically vulnerable point where safety improvements are needed – whether or not the pipeline expansion proceeds. “That loading terminal sits directly on top of a fault zone,� Drew said. “The scenario I believe is possible is an earthquake that causes a rupture of the pipeline.� It might be a seismic event similar to the one that sheared off the side of Burnaby Mountain 50,000 years ago, he said, this time sluicing oil into the ocean nearby. Much would depend on how fast Kinder Morgan could shut off the flow of oil and how quickly crews respond to contain and clean up any oil that reaches the water. And Drew says he remains dissatisfied with the speed of the response to a 2007 spill in north Burnaby and concerned that federal safety regulations only cover the pipeline itself and
An oil tanker is docked at Westridge Terminal in Burnaby.The terminal is served by Kinder Morgan Canada’s Trans Mountain Pipeline, which runs from Edmonton to Burnaby. Kinder Morgan is seeking to twin the pipeline.
tankers, but not the terminal. Kinder Morgan is charged with cleaning up land-based spills and its responsibility only extends to the end of its pipe, while shipping firms take responsibility only once a full tanker leaves the dock. That leaves a potential legal “black hole� if a terminal or pipeline accident puts oil into the water before a ship leaves, Drew said. “So long as that ship’s at Kinder Morgan’s dock it’s their loading terminal, it should be their responsibility,� he said, adding the company should be required to have its own trained emergency responders on site. He said Western Canada Marine Response Corp., the cleanup response agency contracted by shipping firms, should act only as a backup at the terminal. Drew proposes double booms separated by an inflatable spacer be set up in the water around the terminal and tanker zone, instead
of the single boom now used – making it much less likely that oil might escape in a bigger spill or choppy water. Residents along Burrard Inlet are also concerned about the bright lights and noise pollution at night from the big ships and Drew said he’s urging Port Metro Vancouver to address the problem now. Information sessions in the second half of November shift further inland along the Trans Mountain right-of-way, which runs through Burnaby, Coquitlam, Surrey and up the Fraser Valley near Highway 1. The pipeline was built nearly 60 years ago and homes, schools and other development has since sprung up along the route. But residents won’t know how close the new pipeline may come to their property until Kinder Morgan formally applies in late 2013 to build the $4.3-billion project and unveils the proposed corridor, which could deviate C
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Edmonds Community Centre due for February completion Construction of the Edmonds Community Centre is four weeks behind schedule due to wet weather conditions that prevented the contractor from completing roofing work last June, according to a city staff report. The project is now scheduled for “substantial completion” in February. The new facility is proceeding on budget. twitter.com/WandaChow
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“Only Burnaby Hospital can deliver a new seat, Burnaby Deer Lake, taking out [NDP MLA Kathy] Corrigan and helping us keep two tight swings; Burnaby North and Burnaby Lougheed,” referring to swing ridings. Premier Christy Clark (referred to as PCC in the letter) was born in the hospital, it states several times. “Everyone in Burnaby feels Burnaby hospital needs to be re-built. Citizens feel we have been over looked for many years,” it said. “A PCC government delivering this will dramatically help our chances to win Deer Lake where the hospital resides.” Previously leaked emails brought accusations of political interference in the process from the NDP. As reported in the NewsLeader as early as last spring, Burnaby council accused the committee’s work of being a political exercise after it was learned its chair is BurnabyLougheed Liberal MLA Harry Bloy, its vice-chair is BurnabyNorth Liberal MLA Richard Lee and its “citizen chair” is Pamela Gardner. Meanwhile, invitations to join the 12-member committee were not extended to Burnaby City Hall, Burnaby-Deer Lake NDP MLA Kathy Corrigan, in whose riding the hospital is located, nor front-line nursing staff. The leaked emails revealed the committee’s final report is being written by Sonya Sanguinetti, a retired lawyer and a former president of the B.C. Liberal Party who, Gardner suggested in one
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message, would blame the chair of Fraser Health Authority (FHA), and not the BC Liberal government, for the lack of resources given to Burnaby hospital compared to others in the FHA. Another of the emails from Gardner asked if the Liberal operatives wanted a letter written to counter one submitted by Kathy Corrigan’s sister, expressing a desire to see the hospital moved to the provincial property at Willingdon Avenue and Canada Way. But the most recently leaked document appears to suggest the entire Burnaby Hospital review and planning process was born in December 2011, as a political strategy to win more seats in Burnaby. In the document, it is recommended that Clark, thenHealth Minister Mike de Jong, Richard Lee and Harry Bloy tour the hospital and hold a press conference to announce a rebuild or review. “This would keep the issue ours without committing $$ and buy us time to do some polling and confirm this is a winning issue,” it said. “If Cathy (sic) and [Burnaby Mayor] Derek Corrigan act first we will lose this issue and never get it back. Anything we do at that point will be seen as reacting to the efforts of Cathy Corrigan.” On April 27, during a visit to the facility, de Jong announced $230,000 in funding for a “highlevel master-planning process for Burnaby Hospital.” The document recommended a committee be launched to
consult with the public on what they wanted to see in a rebuilt Burnaby Hospital, and that Gardner should chair it. It suggested that the committee members include “possible candidates David Yap and Jeff Kuah” both of whom have yet to declare their candidacy. Indeed, when the Burnaby Hospital Community Consultation Committee was launched, Bloy was named chair, Lee the vice-chair and Gardner the “citizen chair.” Emergency physician Dr. David Yap was also named to the group. As the letter said, “if we can introduce a second generation Chinese doctor candidate for Burnaby Deer Lake, to champion the issue, it would help seal the deal” in winning the seat. The author or authors of the leaked document advocates replacing Burnaby Hospital with a new building. “When a person steps onto the 2nd to 7th floor the stench of stale urine is extremely strong. The conditions are much poorer than any other hospital I’ve been to in B.C.” NDP health critic Mike Farnworth called the consultation process a waste of time. “Instead of making decisions that improve the quality and accessibility of health services for patients, the Liberals have effectively wasted months on a tainted and unusable consultation committee. It just stinks,” said Farnworth in a press release. twitter.com/WandaChow
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Burnaby’s extreme weather shelter is gearing up for the season and calling for volunteers and donations to help. The shelter operates, generally until March 31, only on nights when weather is severe enough that it can create a higher health risk to homeless people. It is run out of the Westminster Bible Chapel, 7540 Sixth St., Burnaby and when open, provides shelter from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. The extreme weather shelter is a project of the Burnaby Task Force on Homelessness and its mainly volunteer-run operations are overseen by the Lookout Emergency Aid Society. Last winter, the relatively mild weather resulted in the
shelter being used at most by six or seven people per night. But organizers are expecting this year to be much colder, said shelter co-coordinator Dave Brown of the Lookout society. He said at the shelter’s previous location, St. Francis de Sales church, on cold nights they saw upward of 30 people per night. “We expect this year to be a lot more than last year.” Brown is confident people who use the shelter are aware of its current location, where it moved a couple years ago. When it opens, Lookout notifies social service providers, posts notices at local libraries and community centres, and spreads the news through word of mouth. Clients are fed “as soon as they get in the door” and throughout the night if they’re hungry, Brown said. Shelter organizers are seeking
donations of non-perishable pre-packaged food that can be used to make meals or snacks, he said, noting they can’t accept pre-prepared food due to health regulations. They can always use warm sweaters or coats and new socks and new underwear to distribute to clients. While two Lookout staff supervise and provide help with connecting clients to social service resources, the shelter is largely dependent on volunteers. Anyone interested in volunteering is asked to call Kevan Oxley, 604-515-2728. To donate food or clothing, call Dave Brown, 778-288-8887. “We appreciate the community allowing us to do this and for taking an understanding view of it,” Brown said. “You know, [homelessness] could happen to anyone.” twitter.com/WandaChow
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Care Home in Burnaby, despite the fact he is still recovering from C. difficile, something that surprised the family. “They said, ‘he’s within the guidelines, he’s OK,’” Diane said. Wanda Chow She noted that the siblings have been wchow@burnabynewsleader.com supplementing his antibiotics with Gatorade The family of former Burnaby councillor Doug and probiotics, and his condition has stabilized, Evans is “thrilled” he’s finally been moved to a although he’s lost 30 pounds. care home after spending over four months at Diane had nothing but compliments for the Burnaby Hospital. care her father is now receiving at Normanna. Evans, 83, has had Alzheimer’s disease for “We’re really happy with the care he’s getting about eight years. His family went public there.” in September with their concerns about his She said her father doesn’t seem to recognize treatment at the hospital, where he was admitted his family and friends, other than that they are in June after being people who care about picked up by police him. when he got lost while But Normanna staff, Diane Evans, daughter out for a walk. “they really understand We don’t want this to happen to anyone else. When his family someone with arrived, they found Alzheimer’s. They’re him in the ER, heavily keeping him busy, they medicated with antihave chores for him. psychotic medication, There seems to be a lot restrained to a bed and wearing only a diaper. of staff there.” For months, daughter Diane Evans and her Being given something to do, even just folding siblings took shifts being with him during almost towels, has made a difference. every waking hour, fighting to get him off the “When I dropped by to see him he was having medication which they believed was speeding up tea and there was like, half a dozen ladies all the progression of his disease. He was confined to around him. One of the ladies said, ‘we don’t a bed for so long the previously healthy man’s legs have a lot of men here, you know. He’s a welcome atrophied so he can no longer walk, Diane said. addition,’” Diane said with a laugh. “He was The family raised concerns about the long sitting there with a big smile on his face. He wait for a publicly-funded bed in a long-term doesn’t know what was going on, but...” care facility and in the meantime, what they say Once his C. difficile clears up, Diane said the was poor treatment at the acute care hospital siblings hope to bring their mother out to see by health care staff not trained to deal with him, as they didn’t want to run the risk of her Alzheimer’s patients. catching the infection. And he’s got a new greatDuring his stay at Burnaby Hospital, Evans grandchild they’d like him to meet. contracted pneumonia and two cases of the As for their issues with Burnaby Hospital, she highly contagious C. difficile, of which there have said they still have not received a response to their been several much-reported outbreaks at the formal complaint from Fraser Health Authority, facility. but they plan to pursue it. He was finally moved on Nov. 1 to Normanna “We don’t want this to happen to anyone else.”
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It’s that time of year again. The mall parking lots are getting busier. Shoppers are moving with a little more pace in their step, glimmers of desperation flash in their eyes. It’s Christmas shopping season. For the next seven weeks, the familiar seasonal melodies being broadcast over store sound systems will be accompanied by the serious musings of retail analysts forecasting a holiday boon or dour sales, depending on the mood and confidence of shoppers of course. It’s frenetic. It’s not always fun. But there is another way. Every community has local shopping districts populated mostly by independent retailers, for example the Heights in North Burnaby, Downtown and Sapperton in New Westminster. Most of those retailers don’t have the floor space and broad selection of the chain and department stores. But they do have a passion for the products they sell, an intimate knowledge of their customers. Most have a stake in the community; they live as well as work there. And what they may lack in volume and variety, they more than make up for with uniqueness of their offerings and personal service. Independent merchants contribute to the vitality and vibrancy of neighbourhoods. Shopping local keeps more of your Christmas shopping dollars in the community. And it might just help take some of the stress out of the season.
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nine of 70 B.C. salmon farms are in that area. There are no current applications for more. Let’s say you decide to plunge in, and download the full report from www.cohencommission.ca. If you go to Volume 2, page 102, you will see a series of graphs that show sockeye runs from rivers other than the Fraser, from Washington all the way up to Alaska. It’s not a pretty sight. From Washington up to the Central Coast, the Skeena, Nass and up to Yukon’s Klukshu and Alaska’s Alsek, most runs show a decline starting in the 1980s or early 1990s. This includes runs that migrate down the west side of Vancouver Island, away from salmon farms. Alaska doesn’t allow farms, preferring “ranching” – a strategy that floods the ocean habitat with millions of hatchery
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fish. These are commercially fished and marketed as “wild.” B.C.’s North Coast has never had salmon farms. The area has been subject to a moratorium since an NDP-controlled legislative committee gave its verdict on the problem in 2008. The popular villain in those days was sea lice. Skeena MLA Robin Austin chaired the committee that called for an end to open-pen salmon farms in five years. Then-agriculture minister Pat Bell approved one NDP recommendation, a moratorium on salmon farms in North Coast waters. This was after the Pacific Salmon Forum conducted its own four-year study, led by former fisheries minister John Fraser. Similar to Cohen, Fraser concluded that there is no simple answer to this complex problem. And they agreed that salmon farms don’t explain it. Cohen’s report makes it clear that the problem is far larger than could possibly be explained by salmon farms. How about logging impact? Cohen concludes after much
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testimony that stream protection has improved significantly during the time of observed sockeye decline. Impact from extra runoff due to pine beetle infestation couldn’t be evaluated. Poaching on the Fraser? Cohen didn’t get around to that. His biggest concern was climate change, warming sensitive river waters and affecting ocean conditions. During the Cohen commission hearings, the 2010 Fraser sockeye run came in gangbusters, with 35 million fish. One leading theory is that ash from an Alaska volcano fertilized the ocean, producing algae that supported more salmon feed. Could it be that salmon ranching from Alaska, Japan and elsewhere is simply depleting the food supply? That too is inconclusive. Finally, Tides Canada, a U.S. front group that diverts attention from U.S. salmon and oil tankers, spent $25,000 to publicize Cohen evidence. But only as it relates to B.C. salmon farms, and how bad they are.
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Readers worried about layoffs at veterans home Re: Burnaby council decries treatment of veterans (NewsLeader, Nov. 9) Today is a sad day for the veterans at George Derby Veterans Care Facility. I am writing as a concerned family member whose father lives there. This is far bigger than a management/union/contracting out issue. The care of our family members, and our veterans who sacrificed so much for their country and are too frail to be advocates for themselves is in jeopardy and we need someone to listen and help. George Derby recently made public their plans to let go of 90 caregivers throughout the facility. This is a move that will negatively affect the quality of care. The manager of the facility Janice Mitchell has held three information sessions for families to discuss the changes. Unfortunately for the families, she did not present the changes but instead presented a slideshow referencing the changes in care since 1946 at George Derby and the changing needs of our veterans. It is still unclear to family members why there is a need for these changes, as she has stated they are not over budget and still working within their means. No board members were present at any of these meetings. When the presentation was over, little time was given to discuss the changes that were actually going to take place, or what the facility’s plans were to ensure the quality of care was not disrupted. Instead there was minimal time for questions. As family members, we are aware of the challenges facing their care, as well as availability of quality long-term care for seniors. We have all researched this prior to choosing George Derby for our family members. The vast majority of patients in George Derby suffer from dementia, all the more reason to ensure stable and consistent care. Dementia patients do not adapt to any changes easily. They currently schedule the
same care givers within each ward to ensure daily consistency for patients is not disrupted. Now take 90 of those caregivers out of the equation. How can this be acceptable? How is this better for our loved ones? Ros Liggatt Surrey
It’s the least we can do If Premier Christy Clark really believes in families first, then she should be very concerned about the layoffs of the George Derby care workers and the move by Fraser Health to contract out critical services. These veterans are members of families, even though they live in a specialized facility. They gave the most valuable years of their lives to serve in our military and protect our country. It is also ironic that these cuts were announced on the eve of Remembrance Day, the day we set aside to reflect on the sacrifice of these veterans. I would suggest that the provincial government should cut back on the useless TV advertising, such as the natural gas future for B.C. as well as the $18 million spent on the B.C. Jobs Plan advertising. These ads do not create new jobs but just tell us over and over again information that we already know. Re-allocate this money to Fraser Health and keep these health care workers in their jobs at a decent rate of pay. I know from experience that low paid replacement workers do not perform at the same standards as the long term employees who are and should be paid a respectable wage. My mother who had Alzheimer disease was placed in a facility that had well-paid long-term employees as well as its own chef. After several years, as a result of Liberal government cutbacks, the care worker positions were outsourced, wages reduced and the chef terminated. The food quality degraded and many of the new workers could not even have conversations with the residents due to their limited English skills.
At this facility, there were several outbreaks of C difficile and we were not allowed to visit our families for three or more weeks at each occurence. My mother eventually contracted this and as a result of the infection, developed a perforated bowel. This further complicated her care and also increased her discomfort for her remaining years. Surely, in the latter years of their lives, these veterans deserve to enjoy real meals, good conversation and a healthy, clean environment. They fought for us and this is the least we can do for them. Norma Vachet Burnaby
concern for care at GeorGe derby My father spent the last two years of his life at George Derby. The staff became part of our family and provided excellent care. Dad truly cared for them as they made his last days enjoyable. Some of Dad’s George Derby friends are still there and I fear that they will only go downhill after the jobs are contracted out. I don’t agree with any change that will have a negative affect on our veterans. Jackie Black
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Premier questions severance for recalled MLAs Tom Fletcher
It was belatedly disclosed in minutes from the Legislative Assembly Management Committee, which began public disclosure of its proceedings this fall after a critical report from B.C. Auditor General John Doyle. The severance amount equals 15 months of an MLA’s base salary, which was frozen at $101,859 a year in 2010, when the B.C. government imposed a two-year
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CHOICEquotes Christy Clark, B.C. Premier I think a lot of people in a tough economy would look at that and say they don’t get it, and I am one of those people.
freeze on public service salaries. Severance has been available to MLAs defeated in elections since 2007, and also to those who retire at election time before reaching six years in office, when they becoming eligible for a lucrative pension.
Clark was asked Thursday about extending severance to recalled MLAs. She said the government doesn’t control the committee, which is chaired by legislative speaker Bill Barisoff and has both B.C. Liberal and NDP members.
“I think a lot of short. people in a tough Barisoff defended economy would look at the decision Thursday, that and say they don’t telling reporters that get it, and I am MLAs who are one of those recalled because people,” Clark of cabinet said. decisions rather Clark than personal added she has misconduct not had an deserve severance BarIsOFF opportunity so they can make to speak to the transition to committee members. another job. Barisoff, MLA for It can be difficult for Penticton, was one defeated MLAs to find of the B.C. Liberals work, he said. targeted in anti-HST The committee recall efforts that fell decided in 2007 to
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The first health drop-in program in Burnaby for seniors of 55+ started in October 1987 and it was called Health Watch. A celebration to commemorate a quarter of a century of service took place Oct. 18 at Edmonds Community Centre for 55+ where it all started. It was originally funded by the federal government under New Horizons Program Grants and equipment was purchased through a donation from the Seniors’ Lottery of B.C. As time progressed three more programs were initiated in the rest of Burnaby: two in north Burnaby and one more in the south. All four programs are volunteer driven, acting under the umbrella of the Burnaby Partners in Seniors’ Wellness Committee. Over the past 25 years about 50 volunteers kept up the good work and carried the Health Watch program into the 21st century. Five program coordinators followed in each others’ footsteps over these two-and-a-half decades, organizing and giving guidance every week. More than 20 annual health fairs have also contributed to the health and well being of seniors in this time. Sadly, however, the latter had to be eliminated from the program due to a reduction in funding. Attendees of various cultural backgrounds meet together in a location, graciously made available by the Parks and Recreation Department of the City of Burnaby. The kind staff at the Edmonds Community Centre for 55+ also plays a vital role in the smooth operation (such as by setting up furniture arrangements to accommodate the different services available). Blood pressure measurement, pulse rate, weighing, massage, therapeutic touch and exercises (which are mainly focused on core strength development) are offered on a weekly basis. An attendee once said: “Since I came to this program, I lost 30 pounds and my physician just loves it, because my blood pressure has gone right down!”
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Social Dancing: Enjoy an afternoon or evening of social dancing at Bonsor Complex 55+. Each session has a live band, refreshments and a great atmosphere. When: Tuesday afternoons and Thursday nights, ongoing. Where: Bonsor Recreation Complex, 6550 Bonsor Ave., Burnaby. Cost: $5 members, $6 nonmembers. Info and schedules: 604-2974580.
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Find a Great Hand at Bonsor: Meet new friends and keep your mind sharp. Drop into Bonsor Complex for cards. Enjoy Bridge, Cribbage, Euchre, Five Hundred and Whist. Card games offered throughout the week. Info: 604-439-5510.
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Help to prevent slips and falls in the home by removing throw rugs, loose carpeting and clutter from the floor. Ensure frequently travelled areas are well-lit, and put brightly coloured tape or paint around the edges of steps or around the bathtub to ensure they are clearly visible. In the bathroom, use a non-slip shower mat and sturdy shower bench, and install grab rails wherever extra support is needed. safety on the stairs
Consider adding a ramp with a slip-proof surface up outdoor steps. Ensure a handrail is in place on both sides of a set of stairs or a ramp. Ask your family member to remove reading glasses when climbing the stairs, and to avoid carrying objects such as laundry baskets while using the stairs. Cooking safety
Purchase appliances with automatic shut-offs to prevent fires. If the person with dementia can no longer safely use the stove, consider installing safety knobs as well. Make sure smoke alarms are in good working order and that there is a fire
extinguisher in the kitchen. Secure any potentially dangerous items, such as sharp knives, as appropriate. Choose food items that are nonperishable, such as canned goods, to prevent the person from accidentally eating spoiled foods. MediCation safety
Maintain an updated list of all medications and instructions on when and how to take them. Store medications in a dark and dry location, such as a cupboard. Keep medication in its original packaging. Consider using a 7-day pill organizer, a blister pack, or a pill dispenser with a timer; your pharmacist can advise you on what is available to use. Regularly check medications to ensure that nothing has expired. Keep prescriptions filled and bring extra medication when travelling in case of delays. If you would like more tips on home safety, you can access the booklet “At Home with Alzheimer’s Disease: Useful Adaptations to the Home Environment,” from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (see their website). You can also contact the Alzheimer Society of B.C. Dementia Helpline at 1-800-936-6033 to connect to services and information to help people with dementia and their families maintain quality of life on the dementia journey, or visit us at our website www.alzheimerbc. org to learn more about safety and other important topics.
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Wednesday, November 14, 2012 NewsLeader A17
Make early retirement a reality Retirement is a goal for nearly every working adult. Long considered a time to enjoy the fruits of a life’s worth of labours, retirement has become something else entirely over the last several years, when the struggling economy has convinced many aging workers that their opportunity to safely retire may never present itself. But retirement does not have to feel like a wild goose chase with the end goal nowhere in sight. In fact, many men and women who develop a plan early on can retire early, reaping the rewards of their success at an age when many people are still wondering if they can retire at all, much less retire early. ConduCt an immediate audit of your finanCes
The road to early retirement begins, quite frankly, very early. If your retirement goal is to retire early, conduct an audit of your financial situation as soon as possible, even if you are a relative
newcomer to the professional sector. Examine all of your debts and other liabilities, as well as your income and your potential earnings. It may be difficult to forecast potential earnings, but paint a realistic forecast with regard to your earning potential, and then use that to determine your standard of living and how much money you will need to maintain that standard upon retirement. This should give you an idea of how close or how far you are from early retirement and what you need to start doing now so early retirement can be a reality later on. don’t sell savings short
Men and women who retire at the traditional retirement age can count on certain benefits that early retirees aren’t eligible for. Senior discounts can decrease the cost of living for typical retirees. Younger retirees are not eligible for senior discounts, and
accessing a retirement account before a certain age can result in a substantial penalty. So men and women whose goal is to retire early should not underestimate the value of a healthy savings account. Retiring early will require a more robust savings account than if you were to retire at a more typical age, so calculate how much more you will need to save in order to retire early. Once you have calculated that figure, ask yourself if it’s realistic that you can save that money and what effect this increased emphasis on savings may have on your quality of life between now and the day you’ve targeted for early retirement. If you cannot realistically save enough money or if you have to sacrifice too much to make early retirement happen, then you might want to reconsider this goal.
aCCept saCrifiCes Making sacrifices with an end goal of early retirement may be easier for younger men and women who have yet to grow accustomed to a certain standard of living. Regardless of their age, however, those who hope to retire early will need to accept that they will have to make certain sacrifices to achieve their goals. These sacrifices can be considerable, such as downgrading to a smaller home, or relatively minor, such as cancelling a cable television subscription, but for the average worker they will be necessary to make early retirement happen. The earlier you can make these sacrifices the easier they will be, as it won’t be as hard to sacrifice something you’re not used to having. In addition, the earlier you make these sacrifices the quicker you will be on the road to early retirement.
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The road to early retirement will have its peaks and valleys, so periodically reassess how your plan is going and if you need to alter the plan in any way to make early retirement a reality. This reassessment should be conducted annually, and you must be completely honest with yourself. If the plan is going off course, determine the cause and if there’s anything you can do to catch up or if you need to change your targeted retirement date. Early retirement is a goal for many people. And despite the uneasiness many people feel with regard to retirement, early retirement can become a reality for diligent men and women who develop a plan and stick to that plan in the years to come.
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Municipal auditor starts in January Tom Fletcher
government, Oak BayGordon Head MLA Ida Chong and now Kootenay East MLA Bill Bennett, have emphasized that the Surrey-based Auditor General for Local Government will compare similar communities through performance audits and publish non-binding recommendations on which are more efficient. That is similar to how provincial and federal auditors work, relying on public pressure to move politicians to cut down waste. Local mayors and councillors balked when the idea came up at the 2011
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Wednesday she welcomes Ruta’s appointment. Ruta has worked in the federal Auditor General’s office and was chief financial officer for Environment Canada, as well as in private practice auditing local government, hospital and community organizations. Tinkering with municipal tax rates, especially for industries that subsidize popular low residential rates, has been raised and abandoned before, and won’t likely be seen before the next provincial election in May 2013.
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For the first time, Burnaby and New Westminster will be served by Operation Red Nose, to help get people home safely during the holiday season. A national program founded in 1984 in Quebec, Operation Red Nose is entering its 17th year in B.C. of getting people home when they’ve had too much to drink. For years, the program in the Tri-Cities would get calls from Burnaby and New Westminster residents asking for rides home, said Chris Wilson, executive director of KidSport Tri-Cities, which runs the program in that area. With no Burnaby or New West organizers on the horizon, the Tri-Cities group decided to take it on, said Wilson, who now coordinates the program for the three communities. They announced the addition of the two cities at a kickoff event at Metropolis at Metrotown, one of the new sponsors, organized with help from provincial sponsor ICBC. With their years of experience, the Tri-Cities group will operate it for now in Burnaby and New West, but over time it hopes to hand it off to the KidSport groups in their respective communities, he said. Any donations from clients go to charity, usually associated with the volunteers who run the program. In this area, all the money will go to KidSport groups in the Tri-Cities, Burnaby or New Westminster, which help subsidize sports registration fees for families who would otherwise not be able to afford
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When: 9 a.m. on Nov. 18, 24, Dec. 2. Where: Meet at the Jennifer Atchison Environmental Centre, 2730 Beaverbrook Crescent, on the north end of the Stoney Creek Community School grounds. Info: http://www. scec.ca or stoneycreek@ handshake.ca.
Ryoshi — Nikkei 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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Richard Major Art Group: A new season starts in September. This noninstructional group has openings for new members, from beginners to advanced.
For artists interested in oils, acrylics, watercolours, ink pens, pencils and pencil crayons. When: Meets Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Where: Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, Burnaby. Info: Pat, 604-298-1432 or Tellma, 604-299-4053.
Burnaby Artist Guild: Welcomes new members interested in painting. When: Meetings held each Tuesday evening at 7:30 p.m. Where: Shadbolt Centre for the Arts. Info: Lucille Loose, 604-420-1017.
OngOing Drop-In English Conversation Class: Burnaby Multicultural Society offers a drop-in conversation class. All welcome, all levels. When: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10-12 p.m. and Wednesdays and Thursdays, 2:15-4:15 p.m. Where: Burnaby Multicultural Society, 6255 Nelson Ave., Burnaby. Info: 604-431-4131, ext. 27 or 29.
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After fielding complaints for years about homes that burn firewood and smoke up the surrounding neighbourhood, Metro Vancouver says it will consider new regulations to help clear the air. No decisions have been made on exactly what approach to take, but regional district staff have concluded wood smoke from home fireplaces and stoves may pose a significant health Most who have wood-burning fireplaces in Metro Vancouver say they use them risk. regularly. Half of those people say they don’t use them for heating. “The options range from an outright ban in urban areas to things like ensuring wood stoves meet certain Fraser health authorities to get in fine particulate levels in emissions standards or having a better assessment of potential neighbourhoods and accounts burning limited to so many health impacts and the resulting for an estimated 16 per cent of days per month,” said Ray study will be completed next all fine particulate emissions Robb, Metro’s environmental year, helping guide decisions. in the region, compared to 10 regulation and enforcement Metro gets about 90 wood per cent coming from all large division manager. smoke complaints a year. permitted industries. The region is working with A staff report said residential Please see New rules, A23 the Vancouver Coastal and wood burning can lead to spikes
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But officials believe wood smoke causes an even higher proportion of harm to health because the emissions happen close to where people live and chimneys aren’t designed to dissipate smoke. “These two factors combined result in a relatively high fraction of wood smoke finding its way into human lungs,” the report said. Elevated particulate levels from wood smoke tend to happen in West Vancouver, Vancouver, Surrey, Richmond and Port Coquitlam, the report said, and exposure is highest when people burn in dense urban neighbourhoods. Not everyone is convinced action is needed. Langley City Coun. Gayle Martin, the vice-chair of Metro’s environment and parks committee, said Metro should leave the issue up to individual cities to regulate, if they wish. “I don’t think Metro Vancouver needs to ban wood smoke,” she said, adding her city rarely gets complaints on the issue. “Look at wood smoke
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compared to vehicles,” Martin said. “Do you plan on banning vehicles? Are we going to ban something every time we get a complaint?” Martin said the consumer trend appears to be away from wood fireplaces in favour of natural gas anyway. More than 230 wood stoves or fireplaces in the region have been upgraded to cleaner models since 2009 through a provincially funded rebate program, but thousands of older ones remain in use. New wood stoves and fireplaces now sold must meet B.C. standards and most are highly efficient and produce much less smoke than old models. But even the newest models can be heavy polluters if people use wet, green wood, Robb noted. The two health authorities in 2011 told Metro evidence to
that point did not justify tighter regulations and that more research was needed. Any new rules are expected to be lenient on residents who use wood as their sole source of
heat. Robb said Metro wants to strike up a dialogue with residents on how it should proceed and what new rules would be supported. He predicted the region will focus on education and take a gradual, slow approach. “Things change,” he said. “If you asked 100 years ago if people might not be allowed to smoke in a restaurant, they’d say you were nuts.”
Wood burning - One third of Metro households had a wood-burning fireplace or stove as of 2010.
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SFU Philosopher’s Cafe: Moderator Jia Fei, senior lecturer at SFU leads a discussion of the embedded stereotypes of women and men in various media. Do these messages inform our values or beliefs, or do our values and beliefs inform media stereotypes? Everyone welcome. Registration and experience not required. Admission is free. When: Wednesday, Nov. 21, 7 p.m. Where: McGill branch library, 4595
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Community Safety Fo r u m : Burnaby RCMP Chief Supt. Dave Critchley will speak along with Burnaby city officials and community representatives at a c o m mu n i t y p u bl i c safety awareness forum aimed at the local Chinese community. Topics will include graffiti, senior safety, Block Watch, victim services and more. To encourage people to attend and provide input on public safety issues, Mandarin and Cantonese interpreters will be on hand. When: Thursday, Nov. 29, 2-4 p.m. Where: Chinese Christian Mission (CCM), Crystal Mall, level 2 - 4500 Kingsway, Burnaby. Elder Abuse Awareness Workshop (in Mandarin): Free session to raise aw a r e n e s s a m o n g seniors and caregivers of ways to stay safe f r o m a b u s e, a n d sources of help. When: Wednesday, Nov. 21, 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Where: Burnaby Multicultural Society, 6255 Nelson Ave., Burnaby. Info: 604-4314131 ext. 29.
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MIND BODY SPIRIT
RECOVERY CENTRE in beautiful BC coastal community, offers 30-90 day residential programs for drug/alcohol treatment (detox included) and aftercare program in your area. www.prrecovery.ca
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GRAND OPENING DANDELION HEALTH CARE Best Service & Masseuse! New to Burnaby. 7805 6th St. 604-553-3222
Grand Opening GEMINI STUDIO MASSAGE & BODY CARE
604.523.6689 Unit D - 768 Princess Street ANNOUNCEMENTS: Did you, or someone you know just have a baby? How about a Birthday or Anniversary? Advertise your special occassions with us bcclassified.com
EDUCATION
PAINS ALL GONE a topical pain reliever spray. Helps relieve arthritis and muscle pain in the elbows, knees, legs etc. Info call 1-250-319-7600; email kwc@safe-mail.net
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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
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LEGAL SERVICES
CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certification, adoption property rental opportunities. For peace of mind & a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.
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ELECTRICAL
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 287
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
329 PAINTING & DECORATING
YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899
A-1 PAINTING CO. 604.723.8434 Top Quality Painting. Floors & Finishing. Insured, WCB, Written Guarantee. Free Est. 20 Years Exp.
A-TECH Services 604-230-3539 Running this ad for 8yrs
PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour
Need CA$H Today?
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Own A Vehicle? No Credit Checks!
ALWAYS GUTTER Cleaning Service, Repairs, 20 yrs exp. Rain or shine.7dys/wk.Simon 604-230-0627
Cash same day, local office.
www.PitStopLoans.com 604-777-5046
GUTTER CLEANING SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE
Call Ian @ 604-724-6373
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CONCRETE & PLACING DALL’ANTONIA BROS. CONCRETE 40 years+
EDUCATION
Friendly, Family Business.Senior Disc.
604-240-3408 or 604-299-7125
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HOME IMPROVEMENTS
A-1 CONTRACTING. Renos. Bsmt, kitchens, baths, custom cabinets, tiling, plumbing, sundecks, fencing, reroofing. Dhillon 604-782-1936.
Gutters cleaned & repaired Handyman/Repair Services
WorkSafeBC insured PLACING & Finishing * Forming * Site Prep, old concrete removal * Excavation & Reinforcing * Re-Re Specialists 34 Years Exp. Free Estimates.
Call: Rick (604) 202-5184
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EXPERT POWER WASHING Services.. www.expertpowerwashing.com
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.Enterprise Plumbing, Heaitng, Gasfitting
10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Lic.gas fitter. Aman: 778-895-2005
MOVING & STORAGE
1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Real Professionals, Reasonable. Rates. Different From the Rest. 604-721-4555.
AFFORDABLE MOVING Local & Long Distance
$45/Hr
604-537-4140
BEST RATE MOVING
353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS
EXPERIENCED MOVERS W/ AFFORDABLE RATES
Canuck Roofing All Roof Repairs Any job big or small. Free Est. *WCB *Insured *BBB 778-772-1969
Starting $40/hr. LICENSED & INSURED âœś Local & Long Distance âœś âœś Seniors Discount âœś
WHITE WALL DRYWALL INC. SteelStud*Boarding*Taping*Texture Free Estimates. 604-936-9601.
604-787-8061
ELECTRICAL
SPARTAN Moving Ltd. Fast & Reliable. Insured Competitive rates. Wknd Specials. Call Frank: (604) 435-8240
06951 Electrician Lic. Low cost. PANEL CHANGE. Big/small jobs. Residential/ Comm. 604-374-0062
EDUCATION
www.paintspecial.com
From 1, 3, 5, 7 & 10 Ton Trucks Licenced ~ Reliable ~ 1 to 3 Men Free Estimate/Senior Discount Residential~Commercial~Pianos
JMYK CONTRACTING Specializing in steel stud framing, drywall, taping, texture, t-bar, firerating, painting + general reno’s. WCB, Insured. Jay 604-722-6197
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HOME REPAIRS
Call Robert 604-941-1618 OR 604-844-4222 INTERIORS: Baths (renos/ repairs) specializing in drywall, doors, flooring, tiling, plumbing, painting, miscellaneous, etc. VERSATILE! EXPERIENCED IN OVER 30 LINES OF WORK! * Quality work * Prompt Service * Fair prices For positive results Call Robert SERVICE CALLS WELCOME
Mike 604-961-1280
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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(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Services.
If I can’t do it It can’t be done
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Borrow Up To $25,000
FINANCIAL SERVICES
EDUCATION
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
MONEYPROVIDER.COM. $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused. Fast, Easy, 100% Secure. 1-877-776-1660.
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
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PERSONAL 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
EDUCATION/TUTORING
YOUR NEW CAREER is as close as your computer. Online Active Aging Fitness Practitioner Certificate. Work with older adult fitness programs, coach master athletes. GPRC Grande Prairie, Alberta. 1-888-539-4774; www.gprc.ab.ca.
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PERSONAL SERVICES
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EDUCATION
CHIMNEY SWEEPING & REPAIRS. All roofing & repairs. (778)385-4441
329 PAINTING & DECORATING BUDGET PAINTING, 35% Off Special, Int, Ext, Res, Comm, 15 Yrs Experience, Excellent References, Senior Discounts, Free Estimates, 1(604)619-1517
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HELP WANTED
FIVE STAR ROOFING All kinds of re-roofing & repairs. Free est. Reasonable rates. (604)961-7505, 278-0375
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HELP WANTED
DOCK ASSOCIATES
Looking for a job that delivers in a big way?
NEW PROGRAM
FedEx Freight Canada is opening a brand new state of the art service centre in Surrey and is looking for dock associates. Positions are paid and include benefits and opportunities for advancement. Requirements: t " WBMJE GPSLMJGU DFSUJÜDBUF t " IJHI TDIPPM EJQMPNB t 5IF BCJMJUZ UP XPSL B øFYJCMF TDIFEVMF Don’t miss the FedEx Freight Canada and Adecco job fair on November 30 and December 1. For full details and to schedule an interview call Adecco 604-273-8761 115
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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 ďŹ nancing options available to qualiďŹ ed applicants.
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Wednesday, November 14, 2012 NewsLeader A27 HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 374
TREE SERVICES
PETS 477
PETS
A1-TRI-CRAFT Tree Serv. Dangerous tree removal, spiral pruning hedge trimming, stump grinding, topping. Insured, WCB Free Est Arborist Reports
Andrew 604-618-8585 $ Best Rates $
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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FLEETWOOD WASTE Bin Rentals 10-30 Yards. Call Ken at 604-294-1393
• Tree & Stump Removal • Certified Arborists • 20 yrs exp. • 60’ Bucket Truck • Crown Reduction • Spiral Pruning • Land Clearing • Selective Logging ~ Fully Insured • Best Rates ~
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Recycled Earth Friendly • Estate Services • Electronics • Appliances • Old Furniture • Construction • Yard Waste • Concrete • Drywall • Junk • Rubbish • Mattresses & More!
On Time, As Promised, Service Guaranteed!
604.587.5865 www.recycleitcanada.ca PATRICK’S RUBBISH REMOVAL *Landscape *Trimming *Yard Clean *Const. Clean. *ANYTHING!!! 1 Ton Truck. Call Patrick for Prompt Quality Service @ 604-808-1652.
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PETS
AMERICAN COCKER Vet ✔, cuddly, family raised, paper trained. Exc pet! $700. 604-823-4393 Chwk. CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866 CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION in need of caring homes! All cats are Spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Visit us at fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977 CHIHUAHUA/MULTI-POO puppies, ready now, asking $700/ea. leave msg or text: (604)751-0928
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SUNDECKS
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 POMERANIAN - 2 months old, black w/ a touch of white. 1st shot, vet checked. $550 (604)941-2959
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HOUSES FOR SALE
• Swiss Mountain pups, short-hair, family raised, gentle, vet ✔ dewormed. $850. 604-795-7662
MISC. FOR SALE
BIG BUILDING SALE...”THIS IS A CLEARANCE YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS!” 20X20 $3,985. 25X24 $4,595. 30X36 $6,859. 35X48 $11,200. 40X52 $13,100. 47X76 $18,265 One End wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca. ChillSpot is The COOLEST Dog Bed-A new and innovative, thermodynamically cooled dog bed, that enhances the cool tile surfaces our pets rely on during the warm weather months. www.chillspot.biz
KEYBOARD, Yamaha TSA1500, cd ROM and manuals, like new, sell for $500. (604)824-1903
REAL ESTATE 609
APARTMENT/CONDOS
LUXURY OCEAN FRONT CONDOS! 2 Bdrm. & 2 Bath
1-888-996-2746 x5470
Resort Spa Restaurant Golf Marina
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612 BUSINESSES FOR SALE
Refurbised 3 bdrm apt. Available immediately Cls to transit, shops & schools $1100/mo. No subsidy.
REV UP YOUR ENGINE. Now gain 1st and 2nd year Apprenticeship Motorcycle Mechanic skills. GPRC Fairview campus. Hands-on training - street, off-road, dual sport bikes. Write AB MCM exams - gain 320 hours credit. 1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca.
sandy@terramanagement.ca Or phone 604 945 5864 COQUITLAM
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THE ONE - THE ONLY authorized Harley-Davidson technician training program in all of Canada. You’ll work on all types of HD bikes. Quality instruction and state-of-theart training aids. GPRC Fairview Campus, Fairview Alberta. 1-888-999-7882.
1 Bedrooms available near Lougheed Mall and transit. Rent includes heat & hot water. Sorry No Pets. Refs required.
Call (604) 931-2670
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Coquitlam 1/2 duplex 5 bdrm 2.5 baths carport NS/NP newly decorated Dec 1. $1800m. 604-939-9112 TOP CA$H PAID TODAY For SCRAP VEHICLES!
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HOMES FOR RENT
NEWLY RENOVATED
There is presently an amount due and owing of $22,765.36 plus any additional costs of storage, seizure & sale. Notice is hereby given that on the 5th day of December, 2012 or thereafter, the said bus will be sold.
COQUITLAM Centre, nr schls/college. 4Bdrm, 2baths, recroom, storage, lrg yrd. $1600. 604-939-0273.
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FOR SALE BY OWNER
****BC Area Foreclosures**** Free List w/pics $325K and Up These Homes Must be Sold www.BCareaForeclosures.com
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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! 604-657-9422
MODULAR HOMES and park model homes factory direct wholesale. New single wides $37,209 doubles $73,486 Special winter discounts! Call The Home Boys 877-976-3737 or www.hbmodular.com
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REPAIRER’S LIEN ACT
www.PreApproval.cc DL# 7557 GUARANTEED
NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS RE: THE ESTATE OF IRENE MARY MACDONALD, DECEASED, Formerly of 213-77 Jamieson Court, New Westminister, BC. Creditors and others having claims against the estate of Irne Mary MacDonald are hereby notified under section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to the Executor at 434 Glenwood Avenue, Kelowna BC., V1Y 5M1 on or before December 7, 2012, after which date the Executor will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the Executor then has notice. Robert Neil Lyon MacDonald, Executor c/o Geoffrey W. White Solicitor GEOFFREY W. WHITE LAW CORPORATION Barristers and Solicitors 434 Glenwood Avenue. Kelowna, BC., V1Y 5M1 Whereas; Laurence Bourassa, Fun City Sightseeing and 0862284 BC Ltd. is indebted to Toja Bus Accessories Inc. for repair’s on a 1992 Bluebird AARE Bus VIN: 1BABMB7A7NF049735
DUPLEXES/4PLEXES
Rental Housing Conference, Thurs. & Fri. Nov. 22nd & 23rd Bear Mountain Resort, Victoria. Mini-workshops for Residential Landlords & Managers. • Hoarding • Tenant Selection • Insurance • Financing • Income Tax • Energy-Efficiency • Bedbugs More information visit: romsbc.com/prhc.php. To register, call: 1.888.330.6707
633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS
Power Pack incluGeV
#1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME 604.683.2200
DreamCatcher Auto Loans “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals
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SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673
CHECK CLASSIFIEDS bcclassified.com 604-575-5555
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PORT COQUITLAM WAREHOUSE /SHOP with offices for lease. Avail immed. 2631 sq.ft.. Unit #7 2031 Lougheed Hwy. For more information, call: 604-880-9977.
MOTORCYCLES
NOW - NEW 8 week courses covering small engine, snowmobile, quad or marine outboard repair. Take one course or all - fit your interest and your timeline. GPRC Fairview campus. Affordable residences. 1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca.
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3-LINE EXAMPLE
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SURREY: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, hardwood floors throughout and new roof. $549,000. 604-575-5555.
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STEEL BUILDINGS/METAL BUILDINGS 60% OFF! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206
566 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS
Please call 604-521-3448 for viewing.
• Twins • Fulls • Queens • Kings 100’s in stock! www.Direct Liquidation.ca (604)294-2331
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TRANSPORTATION
TRANSPORTATION
FURNITURE
PUREBRED GERMAN shorthaired pointer pups, to good homes only. $400.00 (604)826-2737
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TOWNHOUSES
MATTRESSES starting at $99
Was $850k ~ Now $399,900
Searching for your dream home or selling it? This is the location. Listings include everything from acreage, farms/ranches to condos and waterfront homes. Visit bcclassified.com
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TRANSPORTATION
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
Nice, clean and quiet 1 bdrm Walk to Highgate Close to transit & schools Upgraded suite Cat okay On site manager
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 548
RENTALS
APARTMENT/CONDO
GABLE GARDENS MOVE IN INCENTIVE
PRESA Canario / Pitt Bull puppies, 2 male, 2 fem. 1st shots/dewormed Ready to go. $400. 778-861-4147
Aluminum patio cover, sunroom, railing and vinyl. 604-782-9108 www.PatioCoverVancouver.com
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BURNABY
*NEW QUEEN MATTRESS SET* Pillow Top in Plastic. Mfr. Warranty Must Sell $200 ~ 604-484-0379
Serving The Lower Mainland Since 1988
RENTALS
RENTALS 706
APARTMENT/CONDO Bright 2 bdrm apt. 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 CENTRE, 2 bdrm. garden corner suite, 5 appl., $1100 mo. Dec. 1. (604)941-4454
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CARS - DOMESTIC
1998 SATURN 4 dr auto, just A’crd, driven daily, well maint, newer tires, A1 in/out. $950 obo. (604)503-3151
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Port Coquitlam - Maryhill furnished bdrm. shr’d kitchen / bath / living. Quiet older Non-Smoking House. $450/month 604.941.2959
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2010 VENZA: Like new, only 20,000 kms, fully loaded, automatic, 6 cylinder, dvd system. $22,800. 604-575-5555.
1 BEDRM, bathrm, laundry shared, utilities included, $550. Call 604916-0046. Available Dec 1st. COQUITLAM Riverside, 3 bdrm ste priv ldry. N/S, avail Dec 1st. $1200 incl utils/cble/net. 604-941-6264 PORT COQUITLAM, 2/bdrm grnd level ste. Full bath. Sep entry. Cls to all amenities. $800/mo incl utils, cable, lndry. NS/NP (604)945-5911
2006 KIA Sorento, AWD, 96 kms, $11,995 or $159 biweekly, #541845 www.kabaniauto.ca BBB A+ Rating. 604-522-8889
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New West- McBride Place. 415 Ginger Drive. 2 bdrm T/H. Family Housing. Close all amens, schls, transit. Pet friendly great loca. $1015/m. Call Now! 604-451-6676
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COQUITLAM, 1018 Quadling Ave. Newly reno’d 3 bdrm upper flr, 5 appls, F/P, 1375 sq.ft., $1200/mo. No pets, call 604-454-4540.
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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.
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2000 Sunfire 4dr Auto just 113K 4cyl sparkly clean, local car, mint $2900 Jim 604-839-4535 D6706
NEW WEST condo, room w/sec prkg nr Doug Col, Sprott Shaw, bus, skytrian for working fem. 778397-1791
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CARS - DOMESTIC
Sell your vehicle FAST in the highest read community newspapers & largest online sites!
ROOMS FOR RENT
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CARS - DOMESTIC
2010 Chev Aveo 5 hatch just 42K 4cyl local car fully optioned nice $8500 Jim 604-839-4535 DL6706
A28 NewsLeader Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Winter is beautiful... unless you’re driving in it
AVAILABLE ONLY AT YOUR TWO CANADIAN TIRE FLAGSHIP STORES!
MARINE WAY & BYRNE RD., BURNABY and GRANDVIEW HWY & RUPERT, VANCOUVER Who Needs Winter Tires?
If you regularly encounter ice, unplowed snow, or slush—or if you drive in temperatures that regularly dip below 7°C/45°F—you can benefit from winter tires, also known as “snow tires”. Regular all season tires lose elasticity when the temperature dips below 7°C/45°F. Winter tires are constructed with a special compound that allows them to retain more elasticity in cold temperatures. Technologically engineered tread designs prevent snow build-up and improve ice and snow traction more than ever before—so you get a better grip on the road and better control of your vehicle. Winter tires provide better control for all vehicles— even 4WD vehicles—on snow and ice-covered roads. Whether you drive a car, SUV, pick-up or light truck, you’ll find four winter tires help you get a better grip on the road in difficult driving conditions. Without winter tires you are more likely to fishtail on corners and spin out on that icy hill.
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SALE PRICES IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY NOV. 16 — THURSDAY NOV. 22, 2012
Located on Grandview Highway and Bentall Street 2 blocks west of Boundary Road / 604-431-3570
Corner of Marine Way and Byrne Road
Cornett Rd.
Rupert St.
Boundary Rd.
Belle St.
Store Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-10pm • Sat 9am-9pm Sunday 9am-8pm Grandview Hwy Auto Parts: 604-431-3571 Auto Service: 604-431-3572 / Tires: 604-431-3573 Auto Centre Hours: Mon-Fri 7am-7pm Visit Our Online Catalogue at w w w. c a n a d i a n t i r e . c a Sat & Sun 8am-6pm
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Store Hours: Mon-Sat 9am-9pm, Sun. 9am-6pm Tel.: 604-451-5888 and press #1 for Auto Service Auto Service Hours: Mon-Sat 8am-6pm, Sun 9am-6pm Customer courtesy shuttle available Ample free parking