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Aiming to impress: Jenna Richardson hopes to be at the top of her game this week, as she looks to impress the coaching staff of Canada’s national women’s soccer team at an assessment camp this week. › see page A35
Neighbours appeal for help dealing with rats, noise and smell
Residents fume over works-yard vermin Tracy Holmes Staff Reporter
Residents living adjacent to White Rock’s works yard are finding rats in their yards and kitchen waste on their decks – and say they can’t open their windows if the weather’s warm. Concerns have grown since the city implemented, then boosted, recycling and com-
posting programs, neighbours of the Keil Street facility say. And, they’ve had enough. “There’s got to be a better way to handle it,” said Diane Bradley, whose living room window vista is the works yard and all it entails. Bradley was among about a half dozen Kent and Keil street residents who turned out to city hall Monday night, with an appeal
that some relief to the problem be included in the 2013-2017 financial plan – a bylaw that is expected to be adopted next month. “We’re full of rats, vermin everywhere, (and) diesel fumes are killing us,” she told council members meeting as the finance committee. “It’s an assault on our neighbourhood.” Director of finance Sandra Kurylo, in sharing updates to the draft plan, recommended
the committee direct staff to review the residents’ concerns and report back in January. “It raises a number of items and some of them really are quite complex,” she said of a Dec. 3 email received by the city. Kurylo also noted $35,000 included in the 2012 budget to improve operations-yard fencing is expected to be carried over to 2013. › see page A4
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Emergency crews respond to a crash at 152 Street and 60 Avenue Wednesday morning, after a vehicle struck a school bus carrying two children.
An eight-year-old girl was taken to hospital as a precaution after a crossover vehicle crashed into her school bus Wednesday morning. The crash occurred around 8 a.m. at 152 Street and 60 Avenue, across from Sullivan Elementary. Surrey RCMP Cpl. Bert Paquet said it unfolded when a Dodge Durango westbound on 60 Avenue struck a Mitsubishi Outlander heading north, sending it into the bus, which was stopped at the light. Paquet said the girl – one of two children on the bus – was taken to hospital after complaining of head pain. Her fellow traveller, an eightyear-old boy, was unhurt. The Durango driver, a 57-yearold Surrey resident, was also taken to hospital for head pain. – Tracy Holmes
Opposition eclipsed as supporters outnumber residents at Surrey’s land-use meeting
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urrey will send the proposal for a casino, hotel, theatre and convention centre in South Surrey to a public hearing on Jan 14. While the additional File photo opportunity for the public to be Illustration of proposed casino. heard on such a major project is good, it is doubtful if council government, which is addicted members will be any more to gambling revenue. Surrey will enlightened by the time it ends. also gain from it, although the In all debates of this $4 million or so it could receive type, there are two distinct annually doesn’t amount to perspectives and very little much in a large city like Surrey. middle ground. In small communities, such One side is in favour of the jobs and economic development a revenue infusion can do a that such a project brings, which lot. Langley City basically pays for all its capital projects with will be significant. Gateway gaming revenues. Casinos, the proponent, All three business groups operates a similar facility in in Surrey have come out in Langley City and it is a highly favour of the casino successful business. The project. The Cloverdale convention centre and Frank Bucholtz Chamber of Commerce, meeting rooms are busy which initially had almost every day, and concerns, now feels the the theatre regularly new casino won’t hurt hosts entertainment. Fraser Downs, which Hundreds of people operates a casino in work there. conjunction with the Gateway is proposing racetrack. a much larger theatre Opposed to the casino in South Surrey and will be people with it will be a regional genuine concerns about draw. Some of the top gambling addiction entertainment acts that and other social costs come to the Vancouver of a casino. While area now appear at direct crime is not a problem at River Rock in Richmond or casinos, they are linked to other the Red Robinson Theatre at Boulevard Casino in Coquitlam. crimes off the premises, such as loan sharking. There is no reason this theatre Perhaps the biggest concern can’t attract similar acts, as long is how to deal with those who as the facility is large enough. suffer from gambling addiction. The casino itself will be the While there is an “exclusion” real money-maker for Gateway, program in place at B.C. and also for the provincial
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casinos, most agree that it has loopholes which trucks can drive through. If someone really wants to get into a casino, they will find a way to do so. Also opposed will be those who have concerns about the change in land use in what is now a rural area. Some live nearby and fear a loss of their lifestyle, while others have more general concerns. I spoke with one nearby property owner the other day. He pointed out that land across the street from the proposed site is within the Agricultural Land Reserve, and an urban development will have a great impact on any possibility of farming. What is most likely will be added pressure to remove the land from the ALR and develop it as well. He also has concerns about services to the site and traffic on 168 Street. It is currently a quiet country road and the 168 Street/8 Avenue intersection involves a very sharp curve. All of these issues point to some genuine reasons why the location of the facility is questionable. A location on a bus route or very near an existing urban area would be better – but of course land costs more in such locales. Ultimately, Surrey council will have to decide if that proposed land use is acceptable. Members of council are going to feel lots of heat, no matter which way they decide to vote. Frank Bucholtz writes Thursdays for the Peace Arch News. He is the editor of the Langley Times.
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Traffic patterns to shift to free routes affecting South Surrey
Port Mann’s tolls expected to hit home Jeff Nagel Black Press
Traffic congestion has worsened at the remaining free crossings of the Fraser River as many motorists avoid paying tolls that took effect Saturday on the new Port Mann Bridge. The new bridge officially opened with eight lanes Dec. 1, but this is the first week traffic distortions caused by tolling the Highway 1 crossing are starting to become apparent. Commuters reported longer delays reaching the Pattullo and Alex Fraser bridges, while traffic was lighter on the Port Mann compared to last week when it was free. Traffic reporter Kim Seale, of radio station News 1130, said congestion in New Westminster heading for the Pattullo or Queensborough bridges was “insane” Monday – the worst she’s ever seen – and Highway 99 lines for the Massey Tunnel were also longer. But she expects traffic jams to worsen – particularly after holidays end and more normal commuting patterns resume in Janu-
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New tolls in the north to be felt in the south. ary and many of the 500,000 drivers who signed up early for TReO burn up their credits for 20 free crossings of the Port Mann. “The seventh of January – that’s what I think is going to be the D-Day when we’ll see a big change in traffic,” Seale predicted. “I can’t imagine what it’s going to look like then.” That, she added, assumes good conditions – throw in some stalls, accidents or a snowstorm and motorists can expect gridlock on
untolled routes. Seale noted January is also when Highway 1 users may get “sticker shock” after opening their first monthly TReO bills and think harder about ways to beat the tolls, perhaps by trying other routes, times or car-pooling. A regular daily user of the Port Mann paying the $1.50 introductory toll each way faces a monthly bill of at least $60, rising to $120 after the half-price TReO discounts end next December, or in March for those who fail to register by then. (Frequent users can get a monthly pass for $75, rising to $150 in 2014.) Seale also expects heavier traffic through South Surrey on routes like 32 or 8 avenues, as drivers from points east head for untolled Highway 99 instead of Highway 1. “People will go out of their way to save that money, they really will,” she said, noting there is no free ride any more. “We’re all going to pay for it. You might not think you’re going to pay for it by avoiding the Port Mann. But you’re going to pay for it
sitting in longer lineups – we all will.” Transportation Investment Corp. spokesman Max Logan said “variability” in traffic volumes on the Port Mann and the untolled routes are expected in the coming weeks. “We are expecting drivers are going to experiment with the different routes available to them,” he said, adding traffic patterns should stabilize after “a couple of months.” The province had projected only a one per cent increase in traffic at the Pattullo Bridge as a result of Port Mann tolls compared to if the new bridge hadn’t been built. Logan said that Monday evening volume on the tolled Port Mann was about the same as in late November, when it was still running congested with five lanes of traffic. He said they still expect the “vast majority” of traditional Highway 1 commuters will stick with the Port Mann and pay tolls because of the time savings they’ll enjoy, while some drivers who avoided the crossing because of congestion will come back to it.
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Child porn arrives by land, air and sea
Three people face charges after separate investigations by Canada Border Services Agency uncovered suspected child pornography. CBSA officials announced the arrests and seizures Wednesday. The most recent occurred at the Pacific Highway crossing Dec. 5, after a search of a northbound bus passenger’s luggage found suspicious images on a laptop. A U.S. resident was arrested and the laptop and other devices were seized. The traveller was released on conditions and is to appear in court in January. A similar arrest Dec. 5 occurred at the Vancouver airport, after officers found suspected child pornography on a traveller’s laptop. The device was seized, along with multiple flash drives, a portable hard drive and two cellphones. The traveller – a foreign national – was arrested, refused entry and left Canada. Dec. 2, border officers examining a boat at Fraser Surrey Docks discovered “numerous child exploitation images” on a laptop found hidden behind a case of bottled water. One crew member was arrested and remains in custody; the laptop was seized. The seizures were among 26 made by border officers in the Pacific Region – which includes the Pacific Highway and Douglas crossings – so far this year involving images of child exploitation. Suspected child pornography was also found on the laptop of a bus passenger who arrived at the Pacific Highway border on Sept. 16. Region executive director Kim Scoville said the cases show “that those who prey on children operate globally, without regard to borders.” – Tracy Holmes
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White Rock firefighters tend to a blaze at an under-construction home Wednesday, while homeowner Shiv Brar (below, on phone) watches.
Wrist broken as man suffers second-degree burns to 20 per cent of body
Construction worker leaps from fire Tracy Holmes Staff Reporter
A 32-year-old man was taken to hospital with a broken wrist and second-degree burns to 20 per cent of his body Wednesday morning, after jumping from the parapet of an underconstruction home in White Rock to escape flames. “His clothes caught fire,” said Shiv Brar, owner of the house. “He jumped from the roof. We helped him to take his clothes off.” The fire broke out in the 1500-block of Maple Street, one block east of Peace Arch Hospital, at about 9:30 a.m., as framers worked in the basement and the roofer was “torching” a rubber seal, Brar said. The fire spread “very quickly,” he said. Susanne Mayer lives across the street from
the home and said she came “screaming out” to warn the workers inside as soon as she saw it. “It started right above the garage,” Mayer said, adding that the injured worker told her that a glue gun of some sort had exploded.
Witness Colleen McDonald said flames were engulfing the home when she arrived. “It was really scary, and it was alive,” she said. “You could see it crawling. It’s frightening.” Deputy fire Chief Bob Schlase said an investigation is underway to confirm the exact cause. It was accidental, he confirmed. The fire was through the roof when crews arrived. A plume of black smoke could be seen rising into the sky from as far away as Grandview Heights. Deputy Chief Rob Atkinson said neighbouring homes were not considered in jeopardy. “Everything was going straight up,” he said. The heat caused a propane tank inside the structure to blow, he added. Brar said he had hoped to move into the house with his wife and two children in March.
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Residents compile video to share › from page A1 The comments left Bradley “satisfied” action will be taken. “They’re intelligent people – how could they not see the health hazards?” she said. It isn’t the first time neighbours have asked the city to take steps. In addition to this month’s emails, letters were sent last April and the previous July. The latest was sent by Bradley Monday afternoon, in response to a list of steps the city’s director of engineering and municipal operations said have already been taken. These include a policy of not dumping waste on the ground; covering all open containers with tarps at the end of the day; water cannons and flags to fend off birds; instructing staff not to idle vehicles; and a stop to commercial haulers before 7 a.m. Closed-circuit TV is also being
considered to prevent illegal dumping at the site. Bradley, describing such steps as ‘Band-Aids’, said she is hopeful the promised staff review will go farther. Tuesday, she and other residents pointed to flocks of seagulls hovering over the bins, and shared video footage they’re compiling to give council an idea of what they’re living with. Carolan Southerby, a resident for 41 years, said she has to check her yard every day for chicken bones dropped by scavengers before letting her dog out. A resident’s puppy choked to death on just such a scrap, she said, and similar waste is “all over my yard.” Southerby said she was among 400 residents who petitioned a decade ago against construction of the $1.46-million operations building.
Gillian Murray said she has found a ham bone outside her bedroom window, and knows a neighbour who had a bone dropped by one of the birds land on her head. Murray said it doesn’t make sense to have waste dumped in the middle of a residential area. “I get rats on my back deck,” she said. “One day, I lifted up the barbecue cover – there was like 30 turds.” Greg Makaroff said noise is his biggest concern. With more trucks coming and going, it has increased in the five years he has lived on Kent Street, he said. “Maybe there’s cheaper ways to do what they’re doing outside White Rock,” he said. The finance and audit committee unanimously supported Kurylo’s suggestion to have staff report back on the concerns.
Casino impact feared by residents › from page A1 Only Coun. Marvin Hunt was opposed, having previously said he has “seen firsthand the destruction” a gambling addiction can cause. A council vote on whether to recommend the site for a gaming licence to the BC Lottery Corporation is expected Jan. 15. In sending it forward, most
councillors said they were “delighted” to see the turnout from the public and looked forward to hearing from them. Peter Malowney, who has a farm three kilometres from the proposed site, said the development will turn the area into L.A. North. He said it is the bleakest example of urban intrusion onto agricultural land.
Kathleen and Steven Arpink said they’ve sunk their life savings into their South Surrey property, and now their rural way of life is at risk with the potential for an upcoming casino. At the end of the meeting, two charter buses loaded with Gateway staff and supporters pulled away westbound on Highway 10 toward Highway 91.
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A grey haze of cigarette smoke still covers the entrances to Surrey Memorial Hospital and its cancer clinic – despite a new Surrey bylaw prohibiting smoking anywhere on the property. The bylaw amendment, passed by council on Monday night, carries a $100 fine for people caught smoking there. However, the next day, hospital security guards were more interested in evicting protesters and media than quelling the smoke. “It’s nothing more than I’ve seen in the last 2½ years,” said recovering cancer patient Glen Morris of any no-smoking enforcement efforts. Fraser Health Authority initiated a no-smoking policy on its property in 2008, but medical officer Helena Swinkels said Tuesday that enforcement has been an issue. Security guards can and have been clearing out smokers, but there’s been no way to keep them from coming back – until Surrey passed its bylaw. Swinkels said it will likely be in early January when Fraser Health rolls out its plan of action, which will include enforcement, education and solutions for smoking cessation. South Surrey’s David Thiele raised the alarm in October that
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David Morris protests outside the B.C. Cancer Agency Tuesday.
smoking at the B.C. Cancer Agency’s Fraser Valley Centre in North Surrey was turning the entranceway into a smoke pit. Many, including hospital staff, smoke outside the building, which is part of SMH property. Morris, also a patient at the 13750 96 Ave. cancer facility, has long been fighting to get compliance to FHA rules. On Tuesday, he stood outside the cancer centre with a sign that reads, “Stop smoking at the B.C. Cancer Centre.” “I don’t have any hope that smoking there is going to stop,” he
told Black Press. The bylaw now makes smoking outside the clinic punishable by a fine of not less than $100 and up to $2,000. The city previously introduced a bylaw in 2008 banning smoking within 7.5 meters of any door, window, or vent of a building. The new bylaw matches FHA policy and covers the entire property of SMH and the Jim Pattison Outpatient and Surgery Centre. City staff say the plan is to have hospital security attempt to rid public areas of smokers. On Tuesday, security guards evicted Morris and a Black Press photographer from the property (see www.peacearchnews.com). If security is unsuccessful in getting the smokers to butt out, they – or the public – can now call the city bylaw department and request officers to issue tickets. However, Surrey’s 17 bylaw officers are stretched thin. In the first quarter of this year, they were involved in 5,545 enforcement actions – receiving just five smoking complaints. Surrey’s bylaw enforcement manager Jas Rehal said he’s had calls recently from Fraser Health about smoking issues, but no tickets have been issued as of yet. “If there’s a lot of complaints, we get involved and we get a look at it,” Rehal said.
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Hyperbole hampers casino discussion
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he Gateway casino/entertainment complex proposal for South Surrey is awash in such a sea of hyperbole, it makes it hard to evaluate the project on its own merits. Opponents have referred to it as a “megacasino” – a term picked up and parroted indiscriminately by some in the Vancouver media – when the casino is hardly the largest part of the hotel/theatre/convention project. By the same token, Gateway’s strategy of late has been to abandon any reference to a casino, instead referring to it solely as “an entertainment complex.” Additionally, Gateway has backed away from a $6-million figure thrown around early in the support campaign – and indeed in Gateway’s own support forms it gathered to submit to the city – as theoretically Surrey’s potential annual portion of gaming revenues from the project. Latterly, Gateway has taken care to emphasize the $6 million to Surrey touted as a benefit of the project actually includes $2.9 million already received annually from the nearby Fraser Downs casino – which is not even operated by Gateway. It’s also debatable whether Gateway acted in its own best interests in its approach to the Dec. 10 Surrey council land-use meeting on the project. How did they think the optics of bringing charter busloads of employees and others in support of the project – all sporting blue shirts emblazoned with Gateway logos, a large “yes” and the legend “More Entertainment = Strong Surrey” – would play to residents? Surrey council members should be aware that to many, such tactics don’t exactly suggest grass-roots support. Instead they smack of the kind of bully-boy politics – all too common in 2012 – in which the biggest budget and the loudest voices trump any dissent. None of which is to say that the casino or entertainment complex – call it what you will – is either all a good idea or a bad idea. We are yet to be persuaded unconditionally in either direction – and we hope that’s still the case with Surrey council members, as they listen to public feedback and deliberate based on their own data. But it would be appreciated if the process could be minus any more smoke-and-mirrors numbers games or tacky demonstrations that seem determined to make Surrey seem a far smaller town than its physical dimensions.
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y maternal grandpa died in the BC Archives and the Vital Statistics 1961, well before any of my six Agency, and was helped by an in-kind siblings were either born or old donation by FamilySearch International. enough to interact, so we never knew Original records are being scanned and him. ready to be searched. There are very few photos and Christopher Foulds As of now, one can search for the scant stories told of him are birth records between 1854 and vague memories now that three 1903; marriage records between of his six children, including my 1872 and 1936; death records mom, have passed on. between 1872 and 1991; colonialThere was a reunion 13 years marriage records between 1859 ago in Mundare, Alta., that filled and 1872; and baptismal records in plenty of detail of how I ended between 1836 and 1888. up being born in Burnaby in Like any genealogy reference 1968, thanks to various decisions point, the site simply opens of others stretching back to the up one more avenue to those late 1800s in the Ukraine. interested in their family history But, there isn’t much about — or that of B.C. history, and its John Chmelyk that I recall being people, in general. told – other than he smoked, was What makes this site so a sheriff in Vancouver when he died and mesmerizing is the fact you are staring at had the misfortune in 1957 of running as the original documents. the federal Social Credit party candidate My baba (as we called our maternal in Vancouver East, a riding dominated by grandma when we were kids) was the CCF (forerunner to the NDP). born on Oct. 30, 1905 in Bila, Poland, All of which is to explain why a new BC according to her death certificate, which Archives search section on the Royal BC also appeared onscreen, connecting me Museum website is so fascinating. to a woman who resides in my memory Original historical records of births, as standing no taller than four feet, marriages and deaths in British Columbia her feet encased perpetually in handare available to be viewed and printed — knitted slippers and her hands always — free of charge. always — covered in flour as she made The endeavour is a partnership between homemade pierogi (which, for some
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reason, we pronounced ‘padahaya’). Anna Chmelyk died in 1985, with the death certificate attributing her cessation to congestive heart failure, heart disease and advanced senility, which I imagine would be called Alzheimer disease today. The certificates of death are the most fascinating as they provide details — a snapshot of one’s life. I did not know, for example, the name of the Polish town in which my grandma was born. I did not know, for example, my grandpa was born in Alberta in 1905. I always thought he, like his sameage bride, arrived in this world in the Ukraine. Beyond family history, the archives provide all sorts of searching ability — but the searcher must be precise. Upon searching in vain for the death certificate of Canadian hero Terry Fox, I finally determined proper names must be entered. This, Terrance Fox’s record of death appeared on my computer screen, offering interesting tidbits. He was a student when he succumbed to cancer and pneumonia in 1981. He is buried in Oxford Cemetery in Port Coquitlam (spelled “Couquitlam” on his certificate). There are so many more records to search — and details to arrive. It truly is a remarkable project, one that will only get better as time goes by. The BC Archives can be found online at www.bcarchives.bc.ca Christopher Foulds is the editor of Kamloops This Week. The Peace Arch News is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. Directors oversee the mediation of complaints, with input from both the newspaper and the complaint holder. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent within 45 days to B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby street, Nanaimo, B.C., V9R-2R2. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www. bcpresscouncil.org
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Consider this food for thought Editor: It was in the news that pigs raised for the pork market on industrial farms in Manitoba are routinely subjected to what anyone would have to admit are cruel practices. It was sickening to see caged neurotic, bloodied and beaten animals treated so inhumanely in their short lives. Industrial farming practices are shamefully carried out behind locked doors, while retailers market low prices for these products. I grew up on a small farm where my parents raised pigs, along with chickens and a few sheep and ducks. Our animals usually ended up on the dinner table, but they had a good life while they were maturing. Pigs are animals that love to forage with their snouts, play in water –and mud! – and are social and intelligent. I would like to remind everyone that the meat on your plate comes from a living creature that thinks and feels, and must therefore deserve a life without pain or suffering. I’m sure we can do better as a society than to just accept current factory farm practices. The BCSPCA, for instance, has a farm-certification and foodlabelling program dedicated to improving farm-animal welfare standards in Canada. You can visit their website and find quality local meat producers listed there. In the spirit of caring this Christmas, I encourage all to consider a better life for farm animals. Jacqueline Hohmann, Surrey
Subservient behaviour Editor: On the sale of Nexen to China… why is it that the historical practice in China of “kowtowing” to the Emperor keeps coming to mind? L.N. Giles, Surrey
‘Tis the season of Christmas Editor: Perusing the Peace Arch News’ “Traditional Christmas Favourites” insert, I noticed the mention of Christmas more than usual. So I started counting and, voila, we are getting somewhere with the businesses in this community. At last count, 16 businesses are still celebrating a “season” which no ones knows what that represents, but 19 businesses are wishing us all a “Merry Christmas,” and that is a great improvement from years past. Real estate agents seem to have a problem with the occasion and so does MLA Gordon Hogg. Get with it people. Christmas is here to stay. Apart from all that cheery info, I would like to thank Peace Arch News
for that insert every year. I love the recipes and the songs, the words of which I have mostly forgotten and can now sing with gusto on Christmas Eve with your help. Merry Christmas everyone ! Edie Williams, Surrey
The right to act as a nation Editor: Re: First Nation talks casino, Dec. 4 letters. The South Surrey casino issue and the Semiahmoo First Nation discussion for their own tourist center (Semiahmoo ‘prime location’ for casino ; Band ‘always open to casino,’ Nov. 20) have focused
questions about the band’s legitimacy and intentions. In regards to aboriginal rights, Jack Brown and his paper, The Semiahmoo People, clearly shows the Semiahmoo are a distinct people who belong to a group of nations known collectively as Straits Salish. Their chief characteristic was a migratory way of life, centered on salmon. The Semiahmoo traveled every summer to camps on Point Roberts, setting up reef nets to catch sockeye. They also intermarried with another tribe, the Snokomish, who inhabited the Boundary Bay area. By the mid-19th century, both peoples suffered population loss from disease and inter-tribal conflict. They amalgamated, and, when the international boundary line was drawn up, most Semiahmoo were included in
Canada, and Snokomish territory became Semiahmoo. While 1876 Treaty 6 signatories on the Prairies were entitled to 640 acres of land per family of five, the Semiahmoo were given 392 acres total by the B.C. provincial government, which was soon whittled down to 319 due to railroad, highway, and park expansions. The Semiahmoo retain the right to act as a nation, in political, cultural, and economic terms, which are aboriginal rights underscored by first occupation of the land and guaranteed by Section 35 of the Constitution. While Semiahmoo activism may be unsettling to some, aboriginals and non-aboriginals should look at how they can co-operate in business and environmental protection. Bob Burgel, Surrey
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Arguments for and against a proposed casino complex on 168 Street at 10 Avenue are broken down by letter writers.
Casino/crime correlation queried Editor: Once again I read with stunned disbelief the absolutely nonsensical letters written by poorly informed or people suffering from severe myopic vision. A letter published in your Dec. 6 edition (Differing futures for South Surrey) raises concerns that the proposed casino will surely ruin our society. Does the letter writer not understand that every city in Canada has a proliferation of crime. Surrey is not at all unique in regards to car thefts or drugs, and a casino will have no impact on our current situation. How anyone would correlate a casino with car theft is way beyond me. She also makes the quantum leap in assumption and guarantees everyone knows more than one family torn apart by problem gambling. Well, madam, count me as a person who does not know anyone with a gambling addiction. I do, however, know many families torn apart because of alcohol abuse, and many families who are struggling financially but continue to waste their precious financial resources on tobacco products – both legal and both readily available. If people have such deep concerns about addictions, they should focus those concerns on things that are proven to cause harm. Perhaps a temperance movement or prohibition of alcohol would be a start. Actually, prohibition didn’t work in the past and it won’t work now, nor will the rejection of the casino application solve any of the gambling issues some seem to think permeates our society . If people want it, they will find it. That applies to alcohol, tobacco and gaming. There are many things that plague today’s society that were not a concern to past generations, but gambling, alcohol and tobacco are
nothing new and they are not about to disappear soon. If people don’t want a casino they should stand and be counted but, please, at least present an argument that will stand a test of logic. Andrew Johnston, Surrey n In response to the Gateway Casinos advertisement in your recent edition regarding the proposed South Surrey casino, they state “there is no evidence that casinos increase crime rates in B.C.” This appears to fly in the face of an August 2006 internal report by the Richmond RCMP criminalintelligence section obtained by The Vancouver Sun. The report states: “The opening of River Rock Casino in Richmond has led to a quadrupling of casino-related crime and allowed new organized crime groups to gain a foothold in the city… The River Rock Casino has inadvertently created an environment that allows the criminal activity of loansharking and its related criminal acts to now flourish behind the curtain of a ‘family-oriented entertainment experience.” At a news conference that summer, Richmond RCMP Supt. Ward Clapham said his detachment was struggling to keep up with crime at River Rock. He said three of five kidnappings in Richmond that year had involved possible gambling-related extortion and two of the 11 kidnappings in 2005 were gambling-related. There were also at least two suicides in Richmond related to gambling debts, he said. I hope the Surrey mayor and council members do the right thing and not allow their project to go any further. Surrey does not need nor deserve this. Dale A. Michaud, Surrey
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‘Less concern’ for victim following the discovery of the beaten woman. It was only after calls from Black Press days later that police commented publicly, offering scant details. Smith isn’t surprised. “This is the dead zone,” he said, as he walked toward 108 Avenue. “They don’t tell you when bad stuff goes on up here.” Paquet said Monday that “at the early stages of this investigation, there were a lot of questions that remained unanswered. At the time, we believed that releasing details of the investigation might jeopardize its success.” Not everyone in Whalley accepts that explanation. “If this was a middle-class woman walking down the street, there would be a hue and cry (and) a great amount of outrage,” said Jonquil Hallgate, executive director of the Surrey Urban Mission Society, located blocks from where the woman was found. “The fact that she happened to be homeless, quite possibly living with addiction issues, somehow makes her life less valuable? So we don’t report it or we don’t have the same sense of outrage?” Eight days after the attack, police called for witnesses in what they are calling a “horrific” assault. Call 604-599-0502 or, to remain anonymous, 1-800-2228477 (TIPS).
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When he walked past the end of Whalley’s notorious “strip” just off King George Boulevard last week, he saw her chained to a tree, moaning, trying to call for help. Ken Smith knows the 43-yearold Surrey woman, but he barely recognized her. She was beaten, her underwear pulled down around her ankles and her arms chained to a big tree, her knees touching the muddy ground, Smith recalled. Some people in North Surrey are saying the woman was sexually assaulted and had one of her eyes scratched out over a drug debt. And several are expressing concern that the police and media focus has been on a South Surrey hit-and-run the next day (in which two joggers were mowed down in a crosswalk, and a man arrested three days later), while it’s taken much longer to attract any attention to the North Surrey woman’s plight. Surrey RCMP won’t confirm details of the beating. They also say they didn’t find the woman bound to a tree when they responded to a call at 12:40 p.m. on Dec. 2. They are saying she was a victim of a serious assault and suffered life-threatening
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injuries, including broken bones. More than a week later, the woman remained in hospital in critical condition, clinging to life. As for the possibility of the motive being a drug debt, Surrey RCMP Cpl. Bert Paquet said a motive has yet to been determined. Smith said he’s been homeless in Whalley for two years and he’s seen lots of horrible things – but never anything this bad. He spotted the woman behind a tire shop at 106 Avenue and 135 A Street. The area around the tree is frequented by many. A white cinderblock wall is covered in graffiti, with one missive stating, “No retreat, No surrender, Mad respect.” Some in Whalley are angered that police didn’t release a warning to the public immediately
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City review denies issues disposal, he said. As well, paperwork collected A look into concerns with the through Freedom of InformaCity of White Rock’s vehicle- tion requests and other sources purchasing and disposal appeared to indicate practices has found noththat, in previous years, ing untoward, the city’s the city’s fire chief had director of financial serreceived both a staff vices told council last vehicle as well as salaryweek. in-lieu of such a vehicle, Sandra Kurylo shared Eves said. the details in a report to But Kurylo reported council Nov. 26, which that a staff review of was requested following Eves’ concerns and coman Oct. 29 delegation by ments confirmed almost Ron Eves White Rock resident Ron everything happened as White Rock Eves. it should have. Eves, with dozens of “The findings were pages of information in hand, that staff pretty well followed due had cited concerns including the process… with the procurement scrapping – as opposed to sale – of these vehicles and disposal of of certain city vehicles in recent them,” Kurylo said. years. Kurylo said the only thing that There is no record that the vehi- could not be confirmed is whether cles in question were indepen- staff followed a policy that requires dently inspected prior to their the approval of the city’s chief Tracy Holmes Staff Reporter
administrative officer or director of financial services when city vehicles are being scrapped. But when Coun. Helen Fathers questioned if $33,000 in onetime funding recommended in the city’s draft financial plan for “temporary assistance with purchasing processes” would “cover the glitch,” city manager Dan Bottrill cautioned against assuming the move acknowledges a mistake was made. “The fact we were not able to find that (confirmation of approval) doesn’t mean it didn’t happen,” he said. The funds noted are so the city has an opportunity to ensure purchase orders are reviewed, but the recommendation was not a result of Eves’ concerns, Bottrill said. Eves didn’t attend last week’s meeting, but he called Peace Arch News the next day describing the $33,000 as “a good start.”
Street traffic pattern set to change Drivers northbound on White Rock’s George Street will soon have only one direction to turn when they hit the intersection at North Bluff Road. Director of engineering Greg St. Louis told Peace Arch News a triangle-shaped traffic island is to be installed at the site this month to prevent drivers from turning west onto the busy thoroughfare. The practice in recent years has resulted in several collisions, he said. “There’s been 12 crashes in the
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Traffic pattern to change. last five years,” St. Louis said, citing ICBC statistics for 2007 to 2011. A serious collision occurred
there last month, when the driver of a Ford Explorer attempted to make just such a left turn. His vehicle was T-boned by a Toyota 4Runner, and emergency crews had to use the jaws of life to extract him. Police blamed distracted driving for the crash, noting the Ford driver was talking on a cellphone when the collision occurred. St. Louis said ICBC officials have identified the site as a “high traffic incident occurrence.” - Tracy Holmes
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“YOU AND THE LAW” CAR CRASH CONCUSSION AND ITS CONSEQUENCES By Janice Mucalov, LL.B. Sport-induced injuries get the most press. But car accidents are by far the most common source of concussions, which in some cases, have life-long effects. A 2010 decision of the Supreme Court of BC dealt with such a case. “Helen” (not her real name), 17, was a passenger in a truck that drove off the road and hit a tree. Although she was wearing her seatbelt, her forehead struck the windshield so hard that it starred the windshield. She suffered a mild concussion or mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI) – terms the court said were interchangeable. She also suffered neck and back injuries and soft tissue injuries. The case was prudently brought to trial only some 7 years after the accident, at which time Helen was still suffering from after-effects. This allowed the court to evaluate the longer term consequences that can follow from such brain injuries. Before the mishap, Helen was a delight to her family and friends. She had a fun-loving, outgoing personality, did reasonably well in school and put most of her energy into her first love, sports. The supervisor at her first parttime job (when she was 15) described her as “fun loving, chatty, crazy, a joy to have around.” Her plan was to become a police officer, and she likely would have been able to achieve that career goal or succeed at an alternative career.
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After the accident, and well after the immediate effects of the impact had passed, a different picture emerged. While she worked hard to regain her former self, Helen was no longer organized, punctual or reliable. On college and university team projects, she was disorganized and perennially late, and her written communications
were poor. Unlike before, she needed study aids like cue cards as well as frequent note reviews. She could only handle a reduced course load and took longer to earn her college diploma and university degree. She lost her first job after university because of performance difficulties. Her emotional and social profile changed as well. She suffered from serious depression for months after the accident. Long term, her personality became volatile. Her temperament could change quickly and she could become mean. She would sometimes say hurtful things, without realizing the effects of her words. She became moody and a sometimes difficult person to be around. Helen’s career prospects, as well as her ability to enjoy life and carry out ordinary tasks without assistance, were much reduced. In short, her life changed permanently for the worse. The court in this case pointed out that “mild” concussion or MTBI refers to the physical damage to the brain not the potential consequences, which in exceptional cases can be longlasting and severe. There is no single objective test to establish MTBI, which may exist even if, as here, it wasn’t detected by an MRI scan. The court assessed Helen’s lost career opportunities and diminished earning capacity at $1 million. It also awarded her damages for the costs of future care and other losses. This case shows how important it can be to have a thoroughly prepared and well-presented case in order to bring out the sometimes subtle consequences of a concussion – beforeand-after differences in cognitive abilities plus changes in social skills, behaviour, mood and personality, all brought about by a “mild” concussion.
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Ed Kendall recalls growing up in early White Rock
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d Kendall’s family has been part of the changing face of White Rock for more than three-quarters of a century, and he has the memories to prove it. His mother, Magdelene, was the oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Hill, who moved west from Manitoba in 1920 to farm acreage on Campbell River Road. Ed was born five years later, and grew up with his two brothers, Douglas and Joseph, in a house that still stands near the foot of Stayte Road. He remembers helping his grandmother in the store she ran on the seafront road near Keil Lorraine and Hugh Ellenwood Street in the 1930s. Being an enterprising woman, she sold milk, eggs and other produce from the farm. Her daughter was cut from the same cloth. In 1945, Magdalene took over librarian’s duties in the small room allotted to the library in the municipal building at the foot of the pier. She tended this post for 23 years. When the White Rock city hall was built in 1963, she supervised the transfer of the library from the tiny seafront site to the more central location. Her service to the community was recognized at the opening of White Rock’s new library in 1976. On her death in 1980, the Magdelene Kendall special collection was established to perpetuate her memory. In a recent interview, Ed gave us a glimpse of his boyhood. “One day in 1936, walking home from (the old) White Rock Elementary school, smart-ass little kid – me – jumped off an old cedar stump at the corner of Best Street and Buena Vista, all gravel and open ditch. I hurt my ankle, showing off I guess, and
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Clockwise, from top: Ed Kendall, on his boat the ‘Patricia K’, passes under the railway trestle on the Little Campbell River; Ed and Ruth Kendall, 1989; The crab shack at the mouth of the Little Campbell River. hobbled down the road, knowing I had chores to do at home. “Anyway, there’s only a half dozen houses on the whole damn road. Mr. Hugh was clearing the land to build a house, and he’s hollering ‘fire.’ Well, I’m a farm kid, so I know what ‘fire’ means: they’re blowing stumps. There’s a big boom, and there’s whatever flying all over the place, but I was smart enough to get behind a telephone pole. Mr. Hugh soon finds me and he goes, ‘What happened to you, kid? What happened to you?’ He was really shook up like he had hurt me, and said, ‘Where do you live?’ I said, ‘Down by Campbell River.’ So he said he’d better take me home, and I said I’d be happy if he did.” With his injured ankle, and no doctor in White Rock – let alone a hospital – Ed spent two months in hospital in New Westminster, resulting in the loss of his school year. The ankle never fully healed and prevented him from joining up in the Second World War. When he could get around again, he joined his friends in scavenging for beer
bottles for pocket money. Their route along the King George Highway near the international border frequently provided excitement from incidents at customs, the details of which Ed has added to his stock of local anecdotes. Ed took over a mooring lease on Semiahmoo Band land in 1945 to begin crab fishing, the career that he was to follow for 28 years. The shack the fishermen used to make repairs to the traps was a place where small local boys gathered to learn to fish. “The kids were always snooping around. Rai Howlett and his crew lived close by, and he loved fishing, and I loved fishing. We became good pals, so knee deep in mud we were down there fishing at the mouth of the Campbell River. I haven’t seen a
lot of Rai in the last few years, but I don’t think he goes down and stands in the mud anymore, but maybe he does.” In 1948, Ed married Ruth, the eldest of the indomitable McKay sisters of Crescent Beach, and began their family of daughter Patricia and sons Tom, Rob, and Richard. Described as a ‘community extrovert’ by her sister Jean Kromm, Ruth served in numerous volunteer capacities in the formative years of the Peace Arch Hospital before being named co-ordinator of volunteers, a position she held from 1979 to 1986. She also found time to set up the Semiahmoo High School Alumni archives, which are now part of the White Rock Archives collection. Their passion for fishing led the › see page A12
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A life spent on the water › from page A11 Kendalls to become deeply involved (Ed as a founding member) with the Semiahmoo Fish and Game Club for which Ruth designed the logo. She served two stints as club president, and her wide knowledge of fisheries conservation led to various appointments, including a place on the Pacific Salmon Commission. Sadly, Ruth succumbed to cancer in 1996. When a boating accident claimed the life of their son, Richard, in 1970, Ed sold his boat and established a land-based company but never lost his love of fishing. One incident still mystifies Ed, in spite of his extensive knowledge of the Campbell River. “Being a crab fisherman, and where we worked out of, we went under the railroad bridge, tied up, and no big deal. I’d been under there a thousand times. I don’t know what year it was, but it was GNR, not BNR. “Anyway, I’m at home, and I hear a hell of a boom, and it’s way down there where we tie our boats up, and I’m on the opposite side of the Campbell River. I thought one of our boats blew up. “So I went whipping down there, and our boats are ok, but they blew half the ties off the train trestle.
“The reason they did it was to remove the original pilings which were replaced by a concrete foundation in 1940, when the original wooden pilings, banged in across the river, were simply cut off at water height. We went in and out between two rows of sawed-off pilings, never complaining. “Finally, I realized someone had complained about the pilings being an obstruction to river traffic. The GNR people, I think, put dynamite beside the pilings, and everything went flying, the trestle, too. All the ties on the bridge were hanging, and I thought, ‘Why the hell are you blowing the bridge half apart to blow up a couple of pilings?’ “Now, if you go to the east end of the trestle you’ll see a big dent in the cross tie where one of the pilings went up and struck it in the explosion.” To be sure, a lot of water has passed under the bridge since Ed began crab fishing, but he still feels a part of it. The Peninsula’s best-known motherand-son historians, Lorraine and Hugh Ellenwood, are dedicated to preserving history through the White Rock Museum & Archives. Call 604-541-2222, or email whiterockarchives@telus.net
2013 City Council Meeting Schedule Mark your calendars! The 2013 Council meeting schedule has been established. Regular Council meetings will be held on the following dates: January 14 and 28; April 15 and 29; July 15 and 29; November 4 and 18; and February 4 and 25; May 13 and 27; September 9 and 23; December 2 and 16. March 11 and 25; June 10 and 24; October 7 and 21; Unless otherwise noted, all meetings begin at 7:00 p.m. at White Rock City Hall (Council Chambers) located at 15322 Buena Vista Avenue, White Rock, B.C. Meeting agendas will be available on the City website www.whiterockcity.ca on the Thursday afternoon, prior to the Monday meeting. You may contact the City Clerk at 604.541.2212 or email: ClerksOffice@whiterockcity.ca should you have any questions.
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The City of White Rock is seeking volunteers to provide insight and expertise to serve on the Public Art Advisory Committee. This committee provides advice to Council and staff regarding matters concerning public art that Council and staff refer to the Committee. The City of White Rock is seeking two community members to complete terms ending July 1, 2013, subject to extension at the discretion of Council. Members should have knowledge of public art practice and represent a broad cross-section of the community. City of White Rock residents will form the majority membership of this committee. Please submit a resume specifying any relevant experience for the Public Art Advisory Committee to: Tracey Arthur, City Clerk The Corporation of the City of White Rock 15322 Buena Vista Avenue, White Rock, BC V4B 1Y6 tarthur@whiterockcity. ca; or Fax: 604.541.9348 All applications must be received no later than 4:30 p.m., December 31, 2012. All applications/resumes may be made available to City of White Rock Council and staff for review. The information is collected and protected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
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Tree chipping event planned For those on the Peninsula concerned about disposing of their Christmas tree, fret no more. Emmanuel Covenant Church, 17026 16 Ave., will be hosting their annual Christmas Tree Chipping, Bottle Drive and Friends event on the first weekend of January. All chipping is done by donation with proceeds benefitting a trip for five youth
and a chaperone to attend Covenant High in Christ (CHIC) – a triennial youth conference in Knoxville, Tennessee. Hot chocolate will be offered throughout the event. Tree chipping kicks off Saturday, Jan. 5, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and continues on Sunday, Jan. 6, 1-4 p.m. For more, call 604535-0748 or visit www. emmanuelcovenant.ca
City raises record City of Surrey employees have raised a record $234,000 for children, seniors and women in need through this year’s United Way campaign. Mayor Dianne Watts and the city’s United Way committee handed over the cheque Wednesday during a presentation at city hall. “Every year our employees generously
donate time and money to help our community, and I want to thank them for their dedication..” Watts said. The Surrey Fire Service raised around half of the total donation and 90 per cent of members contributed. City of Surrey employees have donated around $900,000 to United Way over the past four years.
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The White Rock Elks would like to thank all the sponsors of the Annual Children’s Christmas Party Many of the guests were from the Women’s Shelter, Atira House, the Food Bank, PADH Hospice and Semiahmoo House. The community support for this special event is very much appreciated. • BC Liquor Store Peninsula Village • Buy Low Foods • Coast Capital Savings • Esquires Coffee Ocean Park • Gerry O’Keefe • Marya Saprova • McDonalds • Penguin Meats • Price Smart
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in White Rock on dealing with addiction in other people for Sources counseling and addiction services and the City of Surrey. During 16 years of treating people for substance abuse and compulsive behaviors in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, Plattor says, she came to firmly believe that spouses, relatives and friends of addicts are in just as much need of help. By the time they contact a therapist, she says loved ones have often invested a lot of energy, time and money in a frustrating battle to get the other person to change. All too often, what they’re doing isn’t helping. Plattor says breaking the addiction to the addict’s problems requires recognizing that you can’t help another person if he or she isn’t ready to be helped and you are unable to look after your own needs, she says. For more information about Loving an Addict, Loving Yourself: The Top 10 Survival Tips for Loving Someone with an Addiction visit www.candaceplattor.com
Wrapping up a health-ier Christmas Leadership students from Rosemary Heights Elementary are hoping to wrap up a storm of support for Peace Arch Hospital this weekend. From noon to 5 p.m. on Dec. 15 and 16, members of the Managers’ – Grade 6 and 7 leadership students – will be at Toy Jungle in Morgan Crossing (11015850 26 Ave.), offering present-wrapping services by donation. The hospital is the Managers’ charity of choice, and so far, fundraising efforts have generated at least
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Two stuffed blue-jerseyed Surrey Eagles sit on a paper tray watching over K.C. Gilroy, as she takes a short break in her tiny, cluttered office during a busy day at the Surrey Christmas Bureau. It’s actually never not busy – not since several weeks ago, when Gilroy gratefully accepted the keys, courtesy of GWL Realty Advisors, to 8,000 square feet of space in which to make Christmas come true for about 1,800 Surrey families. Gilroy, a chronic multi-tasker and self-described “big-picture person,” is heading up the bureau for the third year in a row. “The big picture is that we can make this happen and it somehow unfolds,” she says. Distracted momentarily, she gives a sudden whoop when she realizes her trains have come in – cardboard trains from the printers that will be posted on the wall of the bureau’s Newton waiting room to honour major donors. Indeed, the entire charity is based on giving, whether it’s toys, money or time – and the latter includes 110 active volunteers. On the receiving end are clients such as five-month-old Alisa, mother Ashley MacMillan and father Wayne Terrel, all first-time bureau recipients. “We are very broke,” MacMillan says, as the family waits in the lobby
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Wayne Terrel kisses his five-month-old daughter, Alisa, as the baby’s mother, Ashley MacMillan, registers the family.
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St. Mark’s Ocean Park display portrays the birth and infancy of Christ
Guidance through the Journey of Christmas Clockwise from top, people stop and look at the various scenes depicted at the Journey of Christmas at St. Mark’s Ocean Park. Bottom left, a photo of one of the displays depicting the infancy of Jesus Christ.
Alex Browne Arts Reporter
There may be something aesthetically appealing about taking the Journey of Christmas through a snowy woodland landscape behind St. Mark’s Ocean Park. But organizers will be just as happy with a repeat of last year’s mild and dry weather during the annual display, running Dec. 15 to 27 at the church, 12953 20 Ave. That run of weather helped bring 1,225 visitors through last year, said St Mark’s publicist Brian Walks – all of whom had a chance, by viewing the series of lighted, multi-media dioramas retelling the story of Christ’s birth and infancy, to reflect on the true meaning of Christmas. “It’s a journey of faith, a journey through time and a journey through our woods,” he said of the guided walk, which has been a Christmas tradition since 1999. Over the last three years, volunteers from the congregation have upgraded the display with a new sound system, all-new LED lights and rebuilt mannequins to provide a fresh look and sound. In an interesting side-note, Walks said, John Reader, whose original inspiration it was to create the Journey of Christmas display, was recently nominated by fellow parishioners and honoured by Bishop Michael Ingham with the Order of the Diocese of New Westminster, in recognition of his work in ensuring the original construction of St. Mark’s was completed in 1989. Adding to the 22-minute tour is the invitation to linger for hot chocolate and cookies and an outstanding lineup of appropriate seasonal entertainment. This year is no exception to the policy, starting with the opening Christmas concert this Saturday (Dec. 15) at 3 p.m., featuring Michael Dirk, Annabelle Ip and the dulcet tones of the Fraser Valley
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Wind Ensemble. The St. Mark’s Choir will lead carol singing as part of the concert, a fundraiser for the Journey of Christmas display. The tour itself will open at the conclusion of the concert, at 5 p.m., until 9 p.m.
Regular hours for the display will be 6-9 p.m., Dec. 16-27, except for Christmas Day, when it will be closed. Nightly entertainment, beginning at 6:30 p.m. includes St. Mark’s recorder group Joyful Noyse (Sunday, Dec. 16); pianist Pauline
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Panto pro reveals new show Alex Browne Arts Reporter
Not even a broken ankle can keep the irrepressible Ellie King down. The Langley-based ‘panto queen,’ founder and artistic director of the Royal Canadian Theatre Company – whose Christmas entertainments are a fixture in the Surrey Arts Centre from midDecember to early January – has been hobbling through rehearsals but, we’re happy to report, is otherwise unimpeded as director of her latest, Robinson Crusoe and the Pirates. The rollicking seafaring tale comes to Surrey Arts Centre Dec. 20 to Jan. 6. Fortunately, members of her extended panto family were ready to wear some of King’s many hats this year. Jackie Bruce, for instance, was able to step in as choreographer for the show, while one of King’s regular professional players, Kerri Norris, has taken on the key role of production manager, as well as a plum supporting role as daffy tour guide Polly Perkins. Panto-fanciers can expect King’s patented brand of colourful, traditional, kid-friendly, cheer-thehero, boo-the villain adventure, with plenty of song and dance and a healthy helping of groanworthy knockabout humour, spearheaded by obligatory panto
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Bob Wilson (First Mate Bruce) and Tim Zhang (Second Mate Bruce) surround Dame Kitty Crusoe (Alan Cedargreen). animal Griselda the Gorilla and veteran RCTC player Alan Cedargreen as Dame Kitty Crusoe. Well-known White Rock/South Surrey player Erin Coon takes the role of Robinson, with Tony DeMatteis as Cap’n Blight, Bob Wilson as First Mate Bruce, Tim Zhang as Second Mate Bruce and Claurien Zanoria as beauteous Princess Friday, with keyboard wizard Geoff King and percussionist Sheila Rebelato once again providing a versatile ‘orchestra.’ King notes this show is an
update of her first version of Robinson Crusoe as a pantomime, which debuted 20 years ago. But there’s a longer tradition to it than that, insists the panto veteran, who has long made a study of the history of the form. “The first panto version was in London at the end of the 18th century – I didn’t direct that one, although I was in the junior chorus,” she quipped. This year’s update has given an opportunity for many topical ref› see page A34
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New approach for latest production Safety › from page A33 erences, she adds. “Plus, in 20 years I’ve changed my approach a little – perhaps this is a little more Canadianized.” But panto purists needn’t fear – King still has as strong a grasp as ever of the particular balance of ingredients that make the Britishstyle seasonal treat tick. One is a strong ‘dame’ – as personified by Cedargreen. “What a trouper,” King said. “He’s doing well – and even with a stinking cold he still made all the rehearsals, while keeping a safe distance from the rest of the cast.” Another key is an understanding that the cross-dressing in British-style panto tradition is a matter of having fun – not an exercise in method acting. “Lovely Erin is an awesome Robinson,” King said. “She’s makes a great ‘boy’ because she’s very clearly a girl. She understands what it is to be a principal boy, with the hands-on-hips and the fishnets and heels, which in this case are a pair of rather fancy boots.” Also striking the right balance, King said, is DeMatteis (Mordred the Malignant in last year’s Sword In The Stone) as Blight, whose evil plan is to persuade Dame Kitty Crusoe that he’s a better skipper for her Crusoe’s Cruises business than her accident-prone son, Billy (RCTC regular Stephen Elchesen). “Tony totally gets what it is to be
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t was a good news, bad news week for White Rock soccer player Jenna Richardson. First, the positive. Last week, the 20-year-old former Semiahmoo Soccer Club member was one of 27 players invited to a Canadian women’s national team year-end training and assessment camp, which began Wednesday in Richmond and runs until Dec. 20. And nine of the 27 invitees, Richardson included, were called upon from Canada’s U20 and U17 programs, ❝The camp in an effort to will have… focus on the some new team’s future, which includes players the 2015 looking to Women’s World stake a claim Cup and the to be part of 2016 Summer our four-year- Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. plan.❞ “The camp John Herdman will have our head coach Olympians, as well as some new players looking to stake a claim to be part of our four-year plan,” national team head coach John Herdman, a South Surrey resident, said in a release last week. “With a break given to our Olympic players (who) went straight into a pro or college season, or (who) are presently recovering from injury, it has opened the door to identify new and past players from our national program.” Canada’s national side is coming off its best-ever international showing: a bronze medal at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. Twelve players from that team will be at the camp, while six more camp attendees have
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Jenna Richardson, shown here with the Whitecaps, will be at a national women’s team camp this week. previous experience with the country’s ‘A’ squad. Richardson, who recently completed her junior season playing at Oregon State University, has plenty of experience wearing the maple leaf herself, having been a member of Canada’s silver-medal winning team at the CONCACAF U20 women’s championships last spring, and Canada’s U20 team at the Women’s World Cup in Japan last August. She’s also had success at the NCAA level; at Oregon State this past season, Richardson scored seven goals in 16 games. “I’m excited. And it gives me confidence knowing I’ve played
for Canada already at the U20 level, but the jump from U20 to the ‘A’ team is a pretty big one,” Richardson said Wednesday. The good news of the national camp invite was tempered, however, by news that Richardson is – for now, at least – without a summer-league team, after her former club, the Vancouver Whitecaps, announced last week that they will not field a team in the 2013 W-League. Instead, the ‘Caps will explore “additional development opportunities” according to a team release. “It’s disappointing, and we were all surprised initially,” Richardson said. “But someone with the Whitecaps reached out to us
beforehand to explain what was happening, so hopefully (the decision) benefits us all down the road.” A new U.S.-based pro league is set to begin play in the spring, but for players like Richardson – who have to maintain college eligibility – a professional circuit isn’t an option. There is still a W-League team in Victoria, as well as a handful located in Eastern Canada. “I’m in school until June, and then have to be back in Oregon in August, so it’s not the end of the world if I don’t play (this summer),” Richardson explained. “But if I do want to, it’s nice that I’d only be a ferry ride away.”
The South Surrey high school basketball scene is about to get a boost, when all three public school senior boys teams square off in a week of “rivalry games.” Beginning Monday, the Earl Marriott Mariners, Elgin Park Orcas and Semiahmoo Totems will hit the court for games that start during school hours, in order to fill the gym with spectators. On Monday, ❝We’d just Earl Marriott like to see will travel up basketball the road to continue to Semiahmoo battle the develop in the to Totems at noon; south-end.❞ Tuesday, Elgin Edward Lefurgy Park will play the Mariners Semiahmoo at EMS and Wednesday, Semiahmoo will face off against the Orcas at Elgin Park. Semiahmoo senior boys coach Edward Lefurgy has seen first-hand the popularity of the Sandcastle Cup – the annual rugby grudge match between Semi and EMS – and hopes that kind of atmosphere can translate to the gym. “Every game will be a bit different. We are working hard to pump them up and have lots of fun,” Lefurgy said, adding that there will be prizes, contests, pep rallies and “plenty of school spirit.” Chris Finlay, Earl Marriott’s head coach, said his players have been talking about the games “for weeks.” “They’re excited. The notion of playing in front of a packed house is certainly appealing to them. It should be a lot of fun,” he said. Lefurgy hopes the games grow to the point that Rivalry Week is an annual event that people at all three schools get excited for. “We’d just like to see basketball continue to develop in the southend (of Surrey), and we hope this is › see page A36
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Teams ‘excited’ › from page A35 a way to do it.â€? The first two games of the week are league contests, while Wednesday’s tilt between Semiahmoo and Elgin is an exhibition game. Next year, all three games will be part of the league schedule, Lefurgy said, adding that having games count in Fraser Valley Southwest standings should only add to their intensity. “It’s still all about the basketball. We want to take care of business and win some games, just like the other guys,â€? Lefurgy said. The Orcas and
Totems kickstarted their on-court rivalry last weekend, when both teams ended up facing off in the finals of the Chilliwack Storm Tournament at Chilliwack Secondary. Led by a 24-point, 14-rebound performance from Brett Walker, Elgin Park edged Semi 85-70 to win the title. Alex Hadikin also had a double-double for the victors, with 20 points and 10 boards. “It was a great tournament, a really good game,� said Elgin Park coach Dan Walker. “I know our guys are very excited now.�
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Consecutive weekends playing against the two weakest teams in the BC Hockey Major Midget League was expected give the Valley West Hawks a boost in the standings. But one win and three ties in those four games left the Hawks in sixth place in the 11-team league. While still headed for a playoff position, they lost an opportunity to gain ground in the race for home-ice advantage in the postseason. After a win and a tie on the road against a Kootenay Ice team that had won just two of 20 games in the first half of the season, Valley West played to a pair of draws at home to the Thompson Blazers, losers of 19 games. The two teams played to a 3-3 tie Saturday night in the South Surrey Arena, then drew 4-4 Sunday morning at the Surrey Sports and Leisure Centre in Fleetwood. The teams traded goals in Saturday’s game, with the Blazers taking one-goal leads in each of the first two periods, and Valley West tying the score on tallies by Darien Craighead and Jake Fletcher. Jakob Stukel of Cloverdale put the Hawks in front for the first time early in the third period, but Thompson earned their first tie of the season with a goal with 87 seconds to play. Sunday morning in Fleetwood, the Blazers used three power play goals to earn another draw. Rhett Wilcox of Surrey netted the first Hawks goal, which left the teams tied 1-1 after 20 minutes. The Blazers took a 3-1 lead midway through the game, but Addison Bazian got one back
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#801 and #412 - 15111 RUSSELL AVENUE • PACIFIC TERRACE #801 has great ocean views, 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1200 sq. ft. Priced for your design ideas. This is a must see. $439,900 #412 is a beautifully decorated 2 bedroom, 2 bath, 1160 sq. ft. with built-in Murphy bed. Priced for quick sale at $349,900. Concierge, caretaker, roof top deck, pool, sauna, hot tub, heat, hot water, cable, gym and more are all included. Bill Morris 604-314-7927 RE/MAX Colonial Pacific Realty
OPEN 17351 - 3A AVE. • QUALITY 5 BDRM. HOME • 729,900 Custom 2-storey, fin. bsmt., open plan, ss appls., THURS. DEC. 13 quartz & granite counters, lots of windows, eng. hw & ceramic tile. Back lane, huge mstr. bdrm., ensuite w/ TO SUN. rain shower, jetted tub. Large lot, mins. from border, DEC. 16 WR beach, shops, restaurants, golf, transportation. 2:00-4:00 RJ Rogers 778-237-2555 Bruce Nelson 604-805-7401 Sutton Group West Coast Realty P.M. OPEN SAT. & SUN. DEC. 15 & 16 2:00-4:00 P.M.
1424 EVERALL STREET • WHITE ROCK • AVONLEA Five luxury townhomes in the heart of White Rock. 1833-1901 sq. ft. with main entry den & 3 bedrooms up. Partial ocean views, double garage. Beautiful contemporary homes, come see for yourself! Pricing starts at $669,000. Sharon Greysen & Karen Kerr 604-538-8888 Sutton Group West Coast Realty
OPEN 1450 VIDAL STREET • WHITE ROCK SAT. & Devon, five new townhomes on a quiet street in SUN. the heart of White Rock. Price $539,000 includes HST. Walk to DEC. 15 & 16 Semiahmoo High School, shopping and beach. Catherine Elliott 604-787-9922 1:00-4:00 Sutton Group West Coast Realty P.M. 17345 - 0A AVE. • $758,000 HST INCL. Stunning
new home, fully finished bsmt. (legal suite option), OPEN Jenn-Air appls., f/p, custom porcelain fixtures, SAT. hand-scraped H/W floor, 4 bdrms. & laundry up, DEC. 15 more bdrms. down, open great main. Summerfield 12:00-4:00 community. Close to golf courses, beach, shops at P.M. Morgan Crossing. Home buyers 2-5-10 warranty.
Scott Higgins 604-788-7024 Hugh & McKinnon Realty
982 PARKER STREET • WHITE ROCK HILLSIDE • $1,638,000
OPEN Views from sunrise to sunset from 2 levels of this brand new SUNDAY home. Entertainers delight, open spaces on upper level, 180o view, DEC. 16 outdoor fp, large master bdrm. w/fp, high-end fin. throughout. 2:00-4:00 Legal 2 bdrm. suite w/own laundry & deck. Double garage. P.M.
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Treat yourself this holiday season to an absolutely stunning modern home perched on the White Rock hillside and designed by a multi-award-winning architect. Four bdrms., 4.5 baths, 3800+ sq. ft. of contemporary, but functional living area. State-of-the-art appliances, hotwater-on-demand and radiant in-floor heating, ultra premium Hansgrohe Axor and Toto fixtures, floating staircase. You’ll love the Japanese spa-inspired ensuite and 660 sq. ft. of outdoor deck space to maximize ocean views from three levels. $1,688,800
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1 Bedroom starting at only $295,000 *with 20% down. Mortgage rate 3.5%
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MeRRy ChRiStMAS & A hAppy NeW yeAR! 849 Stayte Road, White Rock
$724,900
ROOF TOP DECK AND 180 DEGREE OCEAN VIEW, FULLY RENOVATED HOME
New Listing
Lovely home professionally renovated. 2 bedrooms and den up, one bedroom down, 2 baths. Dark oak hardwood flooring, maple shaker cabinets, granite island and counters, stainless appliances, Great room plan with gas fireplace. Heated tile floors in bathroom. White mouldings and 2” blinds on tilt out newer windows. Big wooden deck behind the house and another big wooden roof top deck with natural gas and water at each deck and glass railing. Basement fully renovated Nov. 2012. South facing with newer fence, and renovated backyard with new drainage, soil and turf. Short walk to the beach. Excellent value.
Rebecca McDiarmid www.homeslangley.com
Homelife Benchmark Realty Walnut Grove #201 - 20999 88 Avenue, Langley, BC V1M 2C9
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IN MEMORIAM HELEN CONNOLLY 1934 - 2008
In fond memory of a wonderful wife, mother & friend to all.
FAUCHON, Margot (Marguerite) Laurianne (née Colpron)
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our mom, Margot. Predeceased by her husband, Dolor. She will be missed by her children, Danielle, Andrée (David), Pierre (Coral), and Guy, as well as by her grandchildren, Louis, Gabriel, Maddie, Marcus, and Jameson. The family wishes to thank the staffs at Augustine House, for their care of and attention to Margot during her residency there, and at the Irene Thomas Hospice, for their compassion and comfort during her final days, shown both to her and to the family.
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LAWSON, William (Bill) Donald On December 9, 2012, Bill, loving husband, father, grandfather and friend, passed away peacefully with his family by his side at the age of 65 years. He is survived by his wife Barbara, daughter Tanya (Jeff), son Jason (Nicole), grandchildren Caitlin, Madeline, James, Paige, Martin, and sisters Marilyn, Joy (Jim) and Barbara (Gord). bcclassified.com Bill retired as Sergeant from the RCMP after 28 years of service. He continued his career with Police Services for the Province of BC for another 10 years. His joys in life were coaching/managing minor hockey, x-country skiing, gardening, car detailing and traveling any opportunity he could, Hawaii being a favourite spot of his. Special thanks to all the staff at Fleetwood Place Care Facility where Bill spent his final years. A Celebration of Life Service will be held Friday, December 14th at 1 pm at Victory Memorial Park Funeral Centre, 14831 28 Ave, Surrey. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Bill’s memory to: VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation (Alzheimer’s Clinic at UBC), 855 West 12th Ave, Vancouver, BC, V5Z 1M9. Victory Memorial Park Funeral Centre 604-536-6522
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Joan Holloway of White Rock, B.C., long time resident of Edmonton, Alberta was gathered on December 9th. Joanie was a lover of life. Her passion for animals was exhibited by her care of numerous dogs, horses, cats and a goose. Joan grew up in a mining area of northern Ontario as well as in Montreal. She married Robert Oliver Holloway in 1947 and moved to Alberta in 1950. Together, they established a successful paint business. During their 52 years of marriage, they travelled extensively around the world sharing many adventures & memories. Joan wrestled with Alzheimer’s for over 13 years before she joined Bob for eternity! Joan is survived by her sister Pat Keller, daughter Amanda Holloway, sons Robert (Tammy) and Drew (Donna), numerous grandchildren and two great grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, donations in Joan’s memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society. Joan’s memorial tea was held on Dec. 12th at Westminster House.
LOST AND FOUND
EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
LOST: GLASSES & set of Keys, North Bluff Rd to Martin Drive area. Please call 604-542-1943.
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LOST - HAT, black wool hat with brim and bow. Possibly Great Clips or Sawbucks Pub or somewhere in btwn, on Nov 28th. (604)536-5417
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MARE, Beverley Joan Mar. 2, 1928 - Dec. 5, 2012 Beverley passed away surrounded by her loving daughters, Deborah (David) Chapman, Shelley Mare (Peter) and Lesley (Doug) Leard. She is missed by her 8 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. A Vancouverite, Bev taught at Kerrisdale School. She wed Phil, the love of her life, in 1951. They raised their girls while keeping busy with curling, tennis, golf, bridge and many Arbutus Club functions. They enjoyed travel & had fond memories of their boat, “Filly”. Bev was always an active volunteer, most recently at Bishop’s Green and The Peninsula in White Rock. She was a fine lady and will be dearly missed. Due to the wonderful hospital care she received, in lieu of flowers please consider the Peace Arch Hospital Foundation.
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FOUND CAT: Adult orange. med. hair., No collar. vic of 13th Ave & 131st St. (604)531-4539 FOUND: Cross pendant, no chain, near Jessie Lee School about November 15. Call to identify (604)536-4406 LOST - DOG; female PITT BULL lost evening of Dec 8th, S.Sry area. Dark brown, white patch on chest, cropped ears, choke chain collar with tags. Very nervous & sensitive, may appear unfriendly. Answers to Layla. Please call: 604-765-0453
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PALM SPRINGS CONDO, 1 bdrm, 2 baths. Bright, updated, secure. 604-542-0777 or 360-961-1594
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SANDCASTLES & Sunshine Preschool 14633 - 16th Avenue
CLASS 1 DRIVERS B.C/AB WE ARE HIRING! COMPANY DRIVERS AND OWNER OPERATORS Permanent positions open. Lots of miles, great pay and benefits package. New equipment with lease opportunity EXPAND YOUR CAREER! Contact: George Costello PH: 1-877-914-0001 WWW.TRANSX.COM
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Fun Family Phonics 3 and 4 hour classes 2 - 5 days available ESL
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Programmer/Developer Black Press Group Ltd., a leading international media company, is seeking a talented programmer and developer to build, integrate and maintain its software and websites. Ideal candidates will have a can-do attitude, passion for technology, extensive programming and web development experience, and the ability to get up to speed quickly. Required Skills PHP4/PHP5 - Candidate should be a top-notch PHP developer, familiar with the latest features; POSTgreSQL/MySQL - Modern database development expertise - familiar with PHPMyAdmin and command line access; HTML 5/CSS 3 - Expert level development in HTML & CSS will be necessary; Javascript/JQuery - Intermediate level Javascript/ JQuery development will be necessary; Server Admin – Complete understanding of Apache Tomcat, FreeBSD and basic server administration; RESTful APIs & SOAP – Demonstrated skills problem-solving with RESTful APIs and SOAP; Self-Starter - Looking for candidates who can jump in quickly. Bonus Skills Experience using AJAX in both PHP and Perl; Java development experience; Experience in Perl and Python; Comfortable in a Macintosh OS X and Linux environments. Other Details Black Press offers a competitive salary and benefits package. You will work at our Surrey corporate offices with a talented group of individuals who have a passion for creating content in print and online. Please email your resume and cover letter to edutton@blackpress.ca (no phone calls please). Deadline is Monday, Dec. 31, 2012 at 5 pm. Only those candidates short-listed will be called for interviews. www.blackpress.ca
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Digital Media Manager Black Press Digital (B.C.) Black Press is seeking a creative, web-savvy freethinker to work in our Digital division. This is an immediate opportunity for a full-time, permanent post, based out of our head office in Surrey. Reporting to the Director of Content for Black Press, the Digital Media Manager is integral in managing online initiatives with our 120 Black Press websites in B.C., Alberta and Washington State. A key feature of the job is training and support for those web-based initiatives, so you’ll need to be a clear thinker with a high degree of patience. You will be part of development and ongoing projects and site improvements to enhance the user experience for our clients, viewers and staff. You will: t CF JOUFHSBM JO EFüOJOH QSJPSJUJ[JOH BOE implementing new web features t XPSL XJUI BOBMZUJDT UP VOEFSTUBOE CFIBWJPVS analysis, site traffic, campaign effectiveness t XPSL XJUI B WBSJFUZ PG JOUFSOBM TUBLFIPMEFST UP create and enhance site design , content and navigation t JEFOUJGZ BOE NBOBHF JTTVF SFTPMVUJPO JODMVEJOH escalation as needed t DSFBUF QSPKFDU TUBUVT SFQPSUT BOE EFMJWFS TUBUVT updates to project participants Key Competencies t &YDFMMFOU QSPKFDU NBOBHFNFOU TLJMMT BOE BUUFOUJPO to detail t "CJMJUZ UP NVMUJ UBTL QSJPSJUJ[F BOE QSPCMFN TPMWF t "CJMJUZ UP XPSL JOEFQFOEFOUMZ BOE BT QBSU PG BO A-Type team Role Essentials t 1PTU TFDPOEBSZ KPVSOBMJTN USBJOJOH PS XPSL JO B related field t &YQFSJFODF XJUI JOUFSQSFUJOH XFC BOBMZUJDT and determining best practices for audience engagement and retention t %FNPOTUSBCMF VOEFSTUBOEJOH PG TPDJBM NFEJB BOE related best practices (Facebook, Twitter), and monitoring tools (HootSuite, TweetDeck, etc). t &YQFSJFODF XJUI BVEJP BOE WJEFP QSPEVDUJPO editing We want you to bring new ideas to an old industry. We are looking to expand in areas we haven’t even thought of yet. As a trusted second-in-command to the Director of Content, you will help generate ideas for site improvements, then work with our technical team to make them happen. Applications will be accepted until Dec. 31, 2012. Rob DeMone Director of Content, Black Press B.C. #310 - 5460 152 Street Surrey, B.C. V3S 5J9 &NBJM webeditor@blackpress.ca For more details, visit www.blackpress.ca Only those candidates short-listed will be called for interviews. www.blackpress.ca
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Health & Safety Co-ordinator
Reporting to the Director, Human Resources, you will be responsible for the development, coordination and ongoing improvement of the Health and Safety Program for Black Press’ Canadian division to maintain COR standing. This will include identifying safety training needs, assisting in the development of safety policies and work procedures, and working with the safety committees to ensure compliance with safe work regulations. Requirements: • Minimum 2 years post-secondary education (diploma) in Occupational Health & Safety. • Significant work experience in OH&S required, with a background in a manufacturing environment an asset. • Excellent time and project management skills. • Strong problem identification and problem resolution skills. • Motivated individual with proven initiative. • Professional appearance and manner This is a full-time position with a competitive compensation and benefits package. Qualified applicants should send a resume and covering letter by December 14, 2012 to:
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WE OFFER; • STEADY F/T WORK • COMPETITIVE WAGES • EXTENDED MEDICAL & DENTAL BENEFITS • OPPORTUNITIES FOR ADVANCEMENT
Some great kids aged 12 to 18 who need a stable, caring home for a few months. Are you looking for the opportunity to do meaningful, fulfilling work? PLEA Community Services is looking for qualified applicants who can provide care for youth in their home on a full-time basis or on weekends for respite. Training, support and remuneration are provided. Funding is available for modifications to better equip your home. A child at risk is waiting for an open door.
Make it yours. Call 604-708-2628 caregiving@plea.bc.ca www.plea.bc.ca
Requirements/QualiďŹ cations: ¡ Valid BC issued Class 1 license & min. one (1) year of safe driving experience ¡ Driver’s abstract ¡ Knowledge of HOS / DOT regulations ¡ Professional in appearance
Please submit resume & current drivers abstract to: bccareers @canadacartage.com or fax: 604-888-5887
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An Alberta Construction Company is hiring Dozer and Excavator Operators. Preference will be given to operators that are experienced in oilfield road and lease construction. Lodging and meals provided. The work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Alcohol & Drug testing required. Call Contour Construction at 780-723-5051.
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Black Press is looking for a Health & Safety Coordinator, to be located in our central compensation office in Abbotsford. Black Press is Canada’s largest independent newspaper group with over 170 community, Daily and urban weekly newspapers in B.C., Alberta, Washington State, Hawaii and Ohio.
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HI my name is Vandy, $1000 reward for anyone who can author a life story about the ups and downs of my intriguing life...Creativity and imagination is an asset, short and sweet on the poetic spectrum preferable, whilst keeping within the guidelines of fact overriding fiction, embellishment an option but not most likely not necessary as my life is interesting enough to be authored and published within local newspapers without exaggeration as a necessity. You can reach me @ 778677-5446 or 885-8002 or e-mail vandybuck@hotmail.com
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Dispatch/Fleet Coordinators Eagle West Truck & Crane Inc. is currently accepting resumes for Dispatch/Fleet Coordinators. We are a non-union company offering employees a competitive wage and beneďŹ ts package. Eligible candidates MUST have previous Dispatch and / or HEAVY HAUL experience, and be willing to work in a challenging enviro. Knowledge of the Lower Mainland and various computer programs (MS Office, etc.) is a must. Please forward resumes: Attn. Operations Manager: cconnell @eaglewestcranes.com or fax (1)604.864.8211 Only successful applicants will be contacted for an interview.
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4 Seasonal Farm Workers for Westcan Grhs at 2527 210 St in Langley to start Feb. 12, 2013. Work is labour intensive, includes: filling pots, moving/spacing potted plants, weeding, pulling orders, shovelling soil, outside work and other related duties. Must have own transporation. Experience required. $10.25/hr. Email resume by Dec. 21 to westcangrhs@shaw.ca
The Peace Arch News is looking for energetic and customer friendly individuals for its Circulation Department. The right candidate must have excellent communication and organizational skills. Your attention to detail and ability to work with minimum supervision set you apart from other applicants. Basic knowledge of MS Word, Excel and Outlook Express recommended. Duties include overseeing 100+ youth carriers, recruit and hire new carriers, survey old and new delivery areas, monitor carrier performance and follow-up reader delivery concerns. A reliable vehicle is a must. Vulnerable sector criminal record check is also mandatory. This permanent part-time position is available immediately. Please forward your resume to: Circulation Manager Peace Arch News #200 – 2411 160 Street Surrey, BC V3S 0C8 marilou@peacearchnews.com No phone calls please All emailed submissions will receive a reply for confirmation of receipt, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted further.
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KIDS AND ADULTS NEEDED FOR CARRIER ROUTES Papers are delivered right to your door. No need to insert flyers either! Deliver 2x a week, after school, Tuesday and Thursday. Call the Circulation Department at 604 538-8223 ext. 14 or email us at: zchecker1@peacearchnews.com Route Number Boundaries Number of Papers 17001103 Bergstrom Rd, Marine Dr, Terry Rd 59 17001109 Goggs Ave, North Bluff Rd, Oxford St, Russell Ave, Thrift Ave, Vine Ave 8 0 17002231 Columbia Ave, Habgood St, Keil St, Pacific Ave 42 18101407 140 St, 140A St, 141A St, 142 St, 18A Ave, 19 Ave, 19A Ave, 20 Ave, 20A Ave 92 18102503 132A St, 133 St, 133A St, 134 St, 22A Ave, 23 Ave, 23A Ave, 24 Ave 88 18103612 130 St, 32 Ave, 35 Ave, 35A Ave, Crescent Rd 104 18103617 134 St, 136 St, 25 Ave, 26 Ave, 27 Ave, 28 Ave 50 18103618 128 St, 137A St, 139 St, 24 Ave, 25 Ave 61 18106909 163A St, 163B St, 164 St, 10 Ave, 10A Ave, 11 Ave 53 18104709 141 St, 142 St, 24 Ave, 25 Ave, 25A Ave, 26A Ave, 27A Ave, 28 Ave 63 18105812 158A St, 159 St, 160 St, 19 Ave, 19A Ave, 20 Ave, King George Blvd 91 18106901 1840 - 160 St (Breakaway Bays) 288 18106909 10 Ave, 10A Ave, 11 Ave, 163A St, 163B St, 164 St 53 18107001 123 St, 124 St, 21A Ave, 22 Ave, Cove Pl, Harbourgreene Dr, Haven Pl 89 18200119 159A St, 36A Ave, 37 Ave, 37A Ave, Delsey Pl, Humberside Ave, Morgan Crk Way 47
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KENNEL HELP: Christmas Seasonal work in busy S.SRY KENNEL Good pay for hardworker. P/T only. Early mornings, suitable for student.
Please fax or email resume to:
604-575-2280
info@silverbirchkennels.com
HOME CARE/SUPPORT RESPITE Caregivers
PLEA Community Services Society is looking for individuals and families who can provide respite care in their homes for youth aged 12 to 18, who are attending a recovery program for alcohol and/or drug addiction. Qualified applicants must be available on weekends and have a home that can accommodate one to two youth and meet all safety requirements. Training and support is provided. If interested, please call a member of our Family Recruiting Team at:
604-708-2628 caregiving@plea.bc.ca www.plea.bc.ca
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Email: lisa@blackpress.ca Required for an Alberta Trucking Company. One Class 1 Driver. Must have a minimum of 5 years experience pulling low boys and driving off road. Candidate must be able to pass a drug test and be willing to relocate to Edson, Alberta. Scheduled Days Off. Call Lloyd 780-723-5051
Two Person Team or Couple to manage a Storage Location.
KIDS AND ADULTS NEEDED FOR CARRIER ROUTES
EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION
U-Haul Co. of B.C. seeks a Two Person Team or Couple to manage a Storage Location. Positions available in Delta and Surrey. Duties include all aspects of storage transactions, customer service, truck and trailer rentals, record keeping and security. Position requires valid drivers license. On site apartment avail. for successful candidates.
Apply online at: www.uhauljobs.com Keyword: Storage Management Team
HOME STAY FAMILIES
HOMESTAY WANTED for International students in Grade 3-9. Call Peter at Cel. 604-290-7874 or email: rtsurrey.ca@daum.net
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LABOURERS
EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 160
TRADES, TECHNICAL
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 206
NOW HIRING A TRADESPERSON-PLUMBER/SPRINKLER FITTER IN SURREY SCHOOLS. The successful candidate will carry out planned and emergency maintenance, repair, and installation of institute water, gas, drainage, domestic hot water systems and backflow prevention assemblies. For more info and to apply, visit www.makeafuture.ca/surrey or www.surreyschools.ca.
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VOLUNTEERS
BECOME A VOLUNTEER LITERACY TUTOR and help a child who is struggling to read and write! You must have excellent English skills, love to read and enjoy working with children. Tutoring locations in both Surrey & Langley. Extensive training provided. Surrey Information session will be held on Tues, Jan 8th, 7pm. at the Learning Disabilities Assn office, #201 13766 - 72 Ave. Langley Information session will be held on Thurs, Jan 10th, 7pm at Douglas Park School, 5409-206 St. Pre-register at 604-591-5156. Info: www.ldafs.org
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Warehouse Coordinator Langley We’re looking for a FT warehouse coordinator to run our shop. You should be a whiz at organization, have a great mechanical aptitude, love to work with your hands, and like to get down and dirty with general maintenance, repairs and labour. A “Jack or Jill of all Trades” will really excel in this position. To join our Lewis Team, you’ll need to know how important it is to get the simple things right and to always go the extra mile for our technicians & clients. General computer experience necessary. Exp. in plumbing or heating trades an asset. You’ll need to have a clean, valid drivers license. Criminal and background checks required. Come and join our fun and enthusiastic team in Langley by sending your resume to: service@lewisadvantage.ca or fax to 604-514-1141.
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ALTERNATIVE HEALTH
TRADITIONAL THAI MASSAGE
Thai Certified Mon. - Fri. 9am-5pm W.Rock 604-314-6819
Teaching all ages ~ any style Including Popular, Broadway, Jazz & Classical GRINDIE Award Winner
DRYWALL
Why Flatten Your Textured & Popcorn Ceilings?
Service to fridges, stoves, washers, dryers & dishwashers. Reasonable. Also Appliance Removal Call Mark (604)536-9092
So it is lovely & easy to look at, easy to clean & easy to repair. It increases the value of your home.
CLEANING SERVICES
A MAID TO CLEEN For all Your Cleaning Needs
CALL FRIENDLY BENJAMIN 604-230-7928 or 604-538-3796
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ELECTRICAL
#1113 LOW COST ELECTRIC Panel Upgrade • Reno’s -Com/Res. Heating • Trouble Shooting Licensed & Bonded. 604-522-3435
ALL JOBS Big or Small. Panels, lighting, plugs, fans, hot tubs etc. Guaranteed work. 604-539-0708 Cell 604-537-1773 (Lic. 26110)
Weekly, Biweekly, Monthly Residential & Commercial Services ~ Excellent Rates!! * Licensed * Bonded * Insured
778-883-4262 E & M MAINTENANCE WINDOW WASHING D Windows Out & In D Gutters cleaned In & Out D Pressure Washing D Serving W. Rock for over 30 yrs D Lic. & WCB insured. D Free Est. Seniors Discount
C & C Electrical Mechanical • ELECTRICAL • FULL PLUMBING SERVICES • HVAC GAS FITTING *Free Est. *Licensed *Insured 24hr. Emergency Service
604-475-7077
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FENCING
Eric 604-541-1743
FENCE & DECK INSTALLATIONS
METICULOUS & IMMACULATE
Professional Installations for a Great Price!
Residential & Commercial Services Includes all supplies. Move-Ins & Move-outs too. 25 years. exp. Exc. Refs. Bondable 604-763-8443
VOICE LESSONS
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Peace Arch Appliance
PERSONAL SERVICES
SPIC N’ SPAN CLEANING Do you need help with house cleaning,vacuuming,washing floors or yardwork? I can help you! I am a very hard worker who is bonded, reliable and trustworthy.
Nomitated for Best Jazz Song 2010, HMMS
Fully insured with WCB. 604-240-1000 www.pacificcedarworks.com
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GARDENING
Please call Sandra for a house that shines! 604-856-2429
Call Nuvo Music School (Morgan Creek) to register for lessons
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COMPUTER SERVICES
604-614-3340
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SALES
B2B Outside Sales Rep Metro Van. Must have great people skills, proficient in MS Office. FT, M-F 9-5. Salary & Comm. Resume to worldsbestsalesteam@gmail.com
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MIND BODY SPIRIT
Grand Opening
AQUA SPA MASSAGE & SKIN CARE
604.510.6689
20437 Douglas Crescent Langley
PARADISE LANDSCAPING
Grand Opening GEMINI STUDIO
Serving White Rock since 1986 Yard Cleanups - Mowing Hedges - Pruning Rubbish Removal Odd Jobs ~ Fully Insured
HELP WANTED
Advertising Sales Representative The award-winning Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows News has an immediate opening for a full time Advertising Sales Representative. The successful candidate will be required to meet sales targets by deepening relationships with existing clients and developing new business with an aggressive face-to-face cold calling mandate. The ability to work independently in an extremely fast paced environment while adhering to deadlines is a must. Candidates considered for the position will be results oriented, strong communicators, and be willing to learn and adapt in an ever changing business environment. A vehicle and a valid driver’s license is required. We offer a great working environment with a competitive base salary and commission plan along with a strong benefit package. Black Press has over 170 community newspapers across Canada and the United States and for the proven candidate the opportunities are endless.
MASSAGE & BODY CARE
Carly Ferguson, Advertising & Creative Services Manager Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows News 22328 - 119th Avenue Maple Ridge, BC V2X 2Z3 or by email: admanager@mapleridgenews.com
Call (604)889-6552
604.523.6689 Unit D - 768 Princess Street
THE JAPANESE YARDMAN Winter Pruning, Cleanup, Landscaping Call Kris 604-617-5561
@ 8th St. New Westminster
WEED FREE Mushroom Manure 13 yards - $125 or Well Rotted 10 yards - $145. Free delivery in Surrey. 604-856-8877
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Specializing in Private Events! We Come To You! Doing It All, From Set-Up - Clean-Up.
damaged concrete. Ken 604-532-0662
THE NEWS Serving Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows since 1978
Chistmas Light Installation Gutter Cleaning, Window Cleaning. Over 20 yrs exp. 778-384-4912
ALWAYS GUTTER Cleaning Service, Repairs, 20 yrs exp. Rain or shine.7dys/wk.Simon 604-230-0627
GUTTER CLEANING SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE
Unique Taste, Unique Menus... Gourmet, Customized Menus Tailored To Your Function...
Call Ian @ 604-724-6373
NEW GUTTERS
Kristy 604.488.9161
778-837-6424
threescocatering@shaw.ca or Visit us at: www. threescompanycatering.ca
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EXPERT HANDYMAN available for most jobs, big or small. Young, fit and hardworking. Great rates and friendly service! Ask for Dan. Phone 778-873-3365
Own A Vehicle? Borrow Up To $25,000
No Credit Checks! Cash same day, local office.
HANDYMAN. Very reliable. 20 yrs exp. Senior’s discount. Make a list. CAN DO IT ALL! 604-866-4977
www.PitStopLoans.com 604-777-5046
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES APPLIANCE REPAIRS
RANGERS OCEAN PARK APPLIANCE LTD Repairs to all major appliances
Call (604)538-9600
HANDYPERSONS
A PROFESSIONAL HANDYMAN / CARPENTER 20 yrs exp. Licensed & Insured. Call 604-802-8809. Renovations, Repairs, Decks, Baths, Kitchens, Mouldings, Flooring.
FINANCIAL SERVICES
Need CA$H Today?
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No phone calls please.
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GUTTER CLEANING ONLY $95 Houses under 2500sf 604.861.6060
• Home Dinner Parties • Meetings • Funerals • Weddings • B-B-Ques • Birthdays • Anniversaries
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CONCRETE & PLACING
SEMI-RETIRED contractor will do small concrete jobs. Patio’s, sidewalks, driveway’s. Re & re old or
Please submit your resume with a cover letter by 5:00 pm Sunday, December 23, 2012, to:
www.blackpress.com
APPLIANCE REPAIRS
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
DRYWALL
2 GUYS-A-MUDDIN, We board & l tape it. Over 20 yrs exp. David 778-317-3065 2guysamuddin.com FOR ALL YOUR DRYWALL NEEDS. BIG OR SMALL Call 778-809-2875
PSB DRYWALL ★ All Boarding, Taping, Framing & Texture. Insured work. 604-762-4657/604-764-6416
SENIOR’S HANDYMAN SERVICE Semi-Retired businessman. Honest - Reliable - Insured. Call Brad for free estimate. 604-837-5941
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HOME IMPROVEMENTS
Additions, Home Improvements Restorations, Renovations, & New Construction. Specializing in Concrete, Forming, Framing & Siding. 604-218-3064
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PLUMBING
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 356
RUBBISH REMOVAL
PETS 477
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
PETS
523
FUTON, NEVER USED, $50. Call: (604)536-1567
AT YOUR SERVICE. Carpentry, Concrete, Painting, Rubbish Removal. Call Dave (604)999-5056
KING COBRA Titanium Driver oversize graph shaft $29: (604)5315493
EXP. CARPENTER / HANDYMAN All types of work! No job too small! Over 20 yrs exp! Ed 778-888-8603
LITTLE TYKES Football Toy chest, really good shape, $25 obo. Call: (604)535-0552
HUDOLIN’S ON HOMES
LITTLE TYKES twin size Racecar Bed, good condition, $70 obo. Call: (604)535-0552
Complete Home Renos ✔ Bathrooms & Kitchens ✔ Plumbing & Electrical ✔ Finishing Work & Mouldings ✔ Small Additions/Bsmt Suites ✔ General Contracting for renos FREE ESTIMATES hudolinrenos@gmail.com www.hudolinsrenos.com
bradsjunkremoval.com
Haul Anything...
Dave: 604-862-9379
But Dead Bodies!! 604.
INTERIOR/EXTERIOR, FIXIT PLUMBING & HEATING H/W Tanks, Reno’s, Boilers, Furn’s. Drain Cleaning. Ins. (604)596-2841
European Quality Workmanship
Per Molsen 604-575-1240
353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS
.Hayden Painting 778-229-0236 Family Owned & Operated
www.paintspecial.com
Canuck Roofing All Roof Repairs Any job big or small. Free Est. *WCB *Insured *BBB 778-772-1969
604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley
Renovations & Repairs
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PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour (Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Services.
25 yrs in roofing industry
Home Maint. & Construction Strata & Residential. Lic & Insured. Proudly serving White Rock & S.Surrey for over 10 yrs. Big or small. Dave 604-306-4255
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PAINTING D Stucco/Cedar Siding Painting D Repainting - Houses, Condos D Ceilings & Crown Mouldings D Pressure Washing & Concrete Sealing, One stop shopping D 32 yrs exp. painters /FREE Est.
Rene’s Spray & Brush Painting cell 778-855-5361 www.renespainting.com
FAMILY OWNED SINCE 1973 1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Real Professionals, Reasonable. Rates. Different From the Rest. 604-721-4555.
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PLUMBING
CLOGBUSTERS Sewer & Drain We’ll clean out your drains... not your wallet. Plumbing repairs, licensed & insured. (604)861-6583
AFFORDABLE MOVING
604-537-4140
C & C Electrical Mechanical
SPARTAN Moving Ltd. Fast & Reliable. Insured Competitive rates. Wknd Specials. Call Frank: (604) 435-8240
329 PAINTING & DECORATING ~ PRO PAINTERS ~ INTERIOR / EXTERIOR Quality Work, Free Estimates Member of Better Business Bureau
WCB INSURED
Vincent 543-7776
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HOME IMPROVEMENTS
• Hvac Gas Fitting • Electrical *Free Est. *Licensed *Insured 24hr. Emergency Service
FREE! Scrap Metal Removal...FREE!!! *Appliances *BBQs *Exercise Equip *Cars/Trucks/Trailers *Hotwater Tanks *Furnaces * Restaurant Equipment All FREE pickup!
• Estate Services • Electronics • Appliances • Old Furniture • Construction • Yard Waste • Concrete • Drywall • Junk • Rubbish • Mattresses & More!
Gas Fitter ✭ Plumber
604.587.5865
604-507-4606 or 604-312-7674
Junk Removal. Yard & Construction Clean-up. We Haul It All.....
10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Lic.gas fitter. Aman: 778-895-2005 AT PANORAMA PLUMBING, HEATING & GAS SERVICES. Repairs & new installs. Furnace, Boilers, Hot water tanks etc. Jobs Small-Big, Res/Com 604-818-7801. www.panoramaplumbing.com
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
968-0367
“White Rock & South Surrey’s Leading Renovator since 1989”
Designing and renovating new kitchens, bathrooms, basements, house make-overs and additions since 1989
PATRICK’S RUBBISH REMOVAL *Landscape *Trimming *Yard Clean *Const. Clean. *ANYTHING!!! 1 Ton Truck. Call Patrick for Prompt Quality Service @ 604-808-1652.
329 PAINTING & DECORATING
Call for FREE in-home consultation In-house design team and cabinet shop Let MPB make your renovation dreams come true!
www.mpbconstruction.com Showroom: Unit 62 - 15515 24th Ave. (at King George Blvd.) Tel: 604-538-9622
778-839-5034
Semiahmoo Tree Experts Trees removal, Hedges Pruning, Topping Chipping. Insured. WCB Free wood & chips. David Fast 604-536-5426
PETS 477
PETS
AMERICAN BULLDOGS $1200 Ready for Xmas 4 females, 3 males 1st shots dewormed(604)230-1999
CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866
CALL ROGER 604-
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, FEMALE, 1 year old, long hair, $500. Please call 604-794-7347
329 PAINTING & DECORATING
Renovations
Custom Paint
• Kitchen • Bath • Flooring • Complete Interiors
• Interior & Exterior • Free Estimates
Licensed • Insured • WCB • Full 10yr. Guarantee
604-538-2412
“An investment in Quality”
X COUNTRY SKIIS & BINDINGS FOR SALE. Kneissl & Rossignal Men’s size 10 & Woman’s size 7. Shoes and Poles as well. 3 pin (old style). North Delta. 604-591-9740
REAL ESTATE 625
FOR SALE BY OWNER
524
UNDER $200
DRESSER: MOVING/MUST SELL Bdrm double 6 drawer dresser with mirror, $125. Call: (778)235-0771 LAWNMOWER; Moving/Must Sell Mastercraft lawnmower 21’’, 6.5 HP, $125. Call: (778)235-0771 SPORTCRAFT AIR HOCKEY 4’x7’ $125 obo. Call: (604)535-0552 TWIN BED; MOVING / Must Sell Twin bed mat/boxspring & brass headboard $125. (778)235-0771
UNDER $300
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FUEL
White Rock Condo 1320 Fir St Top Floor, S.W. Corner, Panoramic Ocean Views! Centrally located 2bdrms, 850 sf. Ldry, heat & h/water incl. Ideal for 50+, no pets or rentals. $189,800. No agents plse Mark 604-535-2235
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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
639 REAL ESTATE SERVICES
1YR Seasoned Alder Birch Maple Clean, Split, DRY & Delivered. Family Operated for 20 yrs. (604) 825-9264 ALDER, BIRCH, MAPLE MIX. Cut up to 16’’ lengths, split, seasoned, ready to burn. $250 a 4 x 4 x 8 cord delivered. Call 604-534-1970
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE ANTIQUES & VINTAGE old.
APPLIANCES
Fridge $195; Stove $175 Washer $175; Dryer $175 Stackers & Dishwasher Warranty, delivery, low prices 604-534-4402 ----------------------------------------APPLIANCES WANTED * Free pick-up* 604-339-0744
BEST FIREWOOD 33rd Season & 38,000 Cust Deliv. Fully Seas. Maple, Birch, Alder 604-582-7095
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MATTRESSES starting at $99 • Twins • Fulls • Queens • Kings 100’s in stock! www.Direct Liquidation.ca (604)294-2331 *NEW QUEEN MATTRESS SET* Pillow Top in Plastic. Mfr. Warranty Must Sell $200 ~ 604-484-0379
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Peace Arch Appliance Service to fridges, stoves, washers, dryers & dishwashers. Reasonable. Also Appliance Removal Call Mark (604)536-9092
FURNITURE
GARAGE SALES 14843 - 33A Ave. South Surrey Sat. Dec. 15th, 8:30am - 1pm
Estate Art Sale of Katsumi Sugita originals, Limited number of prints, no cards.
RENTALS 700
RENT TO OWN
STOP RENTING RENT TO OWN No Qualification Required, Flexible Terms! Cloverdale – 60th Ave &176th St. Spacious 742 sf. 1 Bdrm. Condo. Only $880/mo. Option Fee Required 604-657-9422
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APARTMENT/CONDO
CRESTWOOD MANOR 1321 Foster St. 1 Bdrm from $885/mo.
604-763-8867
RELIABLE, SERVICE Seniors Discount
SPORTING GOODS
In well maintained, newly updated building. Heat, hot water and secured u/g parking stalls incld. No pets, no BBQ’s.
BUDDY WITH A TRUCK
EXTRA CHEAP PRICES
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Rob Kootnikoff
www.recycleitcanada.ca
WHITE ROCK RUBBISH
Wolf X Shepherd pups, $450. blk w/markings, view parents. chrisjo@telus.net (604)869-2772
MISC. FOR SALE
U.S. KIDS GOLF green bag with clubs, age 9-11 years, right-handed, $70 obo. Call: (604)535-0552
WASHER/DRYER Moving/Must sell Kenmore W&D, Series 80, H.D., super capacity, 7 years, $275. Call: (778)235-0771 Swiss Mountain pups, short-hair, family raised, gentle, vet chck, dewormed. $500. 604-795-7662
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HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?
“Right Tree - Right Location”
T & K Haulaway
RECYCLE-IT!
TABLE SAW - Rockwell Beaver 10” B & D. Deluxe power shop. Dewalt. 5” cut. $75: (604)536-7600
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ISA Certified Arbourist Fully Insured
778-233-4949
On Time, As Promised, Service Guaranteed!
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PITBULL puppies. 5 males, 4 females. 6 wks old. White & brown. $350. each obo. 604-300-0807
S Pruning S Removals S Hedge Trimming
(778)997-5757, (604)587-5991
604-475-7077 Furnace Boilers, Hot Water Tanks Hot Water Heat, Plumbing Jobs. Furnace cleaning with truck mounted machine
Peninsula Tree Preservation
RUBBISH REMOVAL Almost for free!
Recycled Earth Friendly
$45/Hr
FULL PLUMBING SERVICES
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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RUBBISH REMOVAL
JUNK REMOVAL
Local & Long Distance From 1, 3, 5, 7 & 10 Ton Trucks Licensed ~ Reliable ~ 1 to 3 Men Free Estimate/Senior Discount Residential~Commercial~Pianos
GERMAN SHEPHERDS registered. All ages & colours. $750-$1500. 604-882-9555. DeaSmith@shaw.ca
STEAMER CHEST, very curved top. $70. North Delta. 604-591-9740
CHEAP
604-536-6620
GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES P.B. $1200: Born Sept. 29th. 2 Male, 1 Female. (778)863-6332
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EXTRA
B & B MOBILE SERVICES
www.BBmoving.ca
Family owned & operated. Fully ins. We do Cedar Shakes, conversions, concrete tiles, torchon, fibreglass shingles, restoration & repairs. 20 yr labour warr. 604-427-2626 or 723-2626 www.mainlandroof.com
MOVING & STORAGE
LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE
Andrew 604-618-8585 $ Best Rates $
Mainland Roofing Ltd.
Northstar Painting Ltd.- The Residential Specialists. BIG jobs, Small jobs - We do it all! Interior and Exterior Projects. Master Painters at Students Rates. WCB Safe, Reliable, Efficient & Quality Paint. 778.245.9069
• Small 1-4 Bedroom • Internals & Big Moves • Internals SingleItems Items •• Packing • Single Packing Supplies
COCKAPOO-POO PUPPIES Vet checked. Non-shedding. VERY CUTE! $575. 604-541-9163
TREE SERVICES A1-TRI-CRAFT Tree Serv. Dangerous tree removal, spiral pruning hedge trimming, stump grinding, topping. Insured, WCB Free Est Arborist Reports
GL ROOFING. Cedar shakes, Asphalt Shingles, Flat roofs, WCB Clean Gutters. $80. 604-240-5362
HOME REPAIRS
MOVING?
TILING
RUSSELL TILES No Job Too Small. 18 yrs on the Peninsula. All types of tile & laminate floors. Install & Repair. Free Est. Perry 604-538-6976
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A1 BATH RENO’S. Bsmt suites, drywall, patios, plumbing, siding, fencing, roofing, landscaping, etc. Joe 604-961-9937 or 604-581-3822
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CHINESE SHAR-PEI PUPPIES MINI’S/TOYS - M & F $1200.00 604-315-8774 WWW.WRINKLESRUS.COM
A-1 Ceramics, Marble, Glass blocks etc. Install/Repair. Res./Comm. Free Est. 20 years exp. Peter’s Tile (604)209-0173
Running this ad for 8yrs
Local handyman avail. for painting, moulding & millwork, laminate flooring, tile work etc. No job too small. Reasonable Rates. Call Peter 604-807-7946 or 604-536-4665
220.JUNK(5865)
Serving The Lower Mainland Since 1988
Repairs & Reno’s, Sundecks & Additions, New Homes
CONTRACT OR HOURLY FREE ESTIMATES 24 YEARS IN BUSINESS
UNDER $100
FERTILIZER Spreader, MOVING /Must Sell. $15. Call (778)235-0771
A SEMI-RETIRED CONTRACTOR. Specializing in Renovation’s. Available for work. 604-532-1710
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
www.PaintandReno.com
523
UNDER $100
BOXSPRING MATTRESS & frame, 3/mo’s old, queen size bed $99. Call: (604)536-1567
560
MISC. FOR SALE
10 Packing boxes $15 Used once. Seven 2-cube, two 4-cube, one 6-cube. (604)542-8848
Call: 604-760-7882
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APARTMENT/CONDO
RENTALS 706
Beautiful & Affordable
Call 604-538-9669 for information or to visit. DECEMBER RENT FREE WITH 1 YR LEASE. WHITE ROCK. 2 bdrm+den. 1500 sqft. $1600/mo. 2 baths w/2 balconies/Great view. Heat & gas incl. All appls, f/p, w/d, prkg. Avail now. N/P, N/S.
604-644-6306
RENTALS
APARTMENT/CONDO
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SKYLINE APTS. WHITE ROCK 15321 Russell Ave Call for Specials !
Kiwanis Park Place For Adults 55+ rental apartments in a modern complex, right next to beautiful Crescent Park! On site maintenance & office staff Mon. through Friday. 1 bdrm. units from $751 - $844 incls. heat, electricity and friendly reliable service.
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Close to Semiahmoo Mall
1 & 2 BEDROOM Concrete Hi-rise. 55+, NS/NP
Nice quiet building. 1 & 2 Bdrm suites. Includes: Hot water, cable, underground parking, NO PETS CALL 604-536-8499
Heat, hot water & light included
Furnished 2 bdrm apt avail. fully self contained, dogs okay. $1695/mo (604)538-3237
Call 604 - 538 - 5337
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WHITE ROCK - Cntrl Loc. Large 1 bdrm with walk-in closet. New paint, wood flooring, bath & appl. 55 +. Heat, h.w. & prkng inc. n/s, n/p. Refs. $875/mo. Avail. now. 604-808-6601
South Surrey - Morgan Creek Townhouse 3 beds, 1 den, 2.5 baths, 6 appls gourmet kitchen, 2 grg prkg. Cls to Hwy 99, shopping, trans, schools, & golf course, clubhouse access, pets allowed. new paint. Avail. NOW. $1,900/mo Call or text 778-998-0581
WHITE ROCK
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HALF house for rent. Opposite Esquimalt High on 828 Colvile Rd. 3 Bedrooms, large yard for pets and kids. 250-885-8002 or 250-8858090
2 and 3 Bedroom. Bright Suites with Hardwood Floors Bayview Chateau - concrete tower -
Professionally Managed by Bentall Kennedy (Canada) LP
Call Now! 604-531-9797 ~ 24 Hour Call Centre ~ WHITE ROCK. NEWLY reno’d, quiet bldg, 1 bdrm apt. Avail now. $800/mo incl heat, htwtr & prkg. Sorry, no pets. Call 604-538-8408.
WHITE ROCK. Freshly painted, lrg bright 3 bdrm, 2 bath home with skylights, lrg sundeck w/fncd yard. 1/2 blk to beach. N/S. $1485 incl utils. 604-536-0496, 604-313-8010.
WHITE ROCK. NEWLY reno’d, quiet bldg, 2 bdrm apt. Avail now. $950 incl heat, htwtr & prkg. Sorry no smoking or pets. 604-538-8408
WHITE ROCK 1 Bdrm avail. $850-875/mo. Quiet, well kept building. Hot water included. Close to shops, bus, hospital.
WHITE ROCK - SUNSET VILLA. 1 bdrm with d/w, lrg balc, concrete bldg, f/p. $925 incl heat & h/w. 1 Blk from Semiahmoo Mall. Avail now. Call for appt to view 604-541-6276
Call 604-538-4599
WHITE ROCK - SUNSET VILLA. 1 bdrm with d/w, lrg balc, concrete bldg, f/p. $925 incl heat & h/w. 1 Blk from Semiahmoo Mall. Avail Jan. 1. Call for appt to view 604-541-6276
LIMERICK MANOR Near Langley City Hall & shops
QUIET 1 Bedroom apartment, in suite W/D, dishwasher, storage, secure underground parking. H/H included. Vidal Street. Ground floor patio facing courtyard. No smoking. Sorry, no pets. Available Immediately. $850/mo. Call 604-536-0628.
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WHITE ROCK: 1 Bdrm ste 2nd flr in quiet bldg, nr all amens. $825/mo inc heat, H/W & h/wd flrs. N/P. Avl now. 604-916-5507 / 604-218-1535
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WHITE ROCK: SHORT TERM furn exec rental. 1 Bdrm, spac kitchen & liv/rm. Incl lndry/ph/internet & prkg. Lower than hotel cost, $1500mo. Now. 604-536-8595, 778-881-4223
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3 Level family home, 3 bdrms, 2.5 bthrms, games room & den. Hrdwd & carpet floor, s/s appls, oversized garage, private yard with large deck. N/S, N/P. Avail Jan 1st. $2900/mo, utilities extra. Credit check & refs required. 604-535-8080 ext 225 email:rentals.surrey@atira.ca MORGAN CROSSING bright, 2 bdrm 2 baths 1000+sf character home, 4 appls, h/w flrs, $1425+utils. Ample prkg (604) 760-8273
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1996 22’ SLUMBER QUEEN 5th wheel. Interior like new, has to be seen to appreciate. New stereo, back up camera, new HD antenna, m/w, a/c. Includes hitch. $6,500. 604-625-7761 Aldergrove.
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WHITE ROCK. 2 BDRM, 1 bath. Near Mall. $1215 incl heat/hotwater Senior oriented. N/S, N/P. Phone 604-536-9565 or 604-765-9565.
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BRIGHT two bedroom apartment South Surrey/White Rock. Walking distance to mall, restaurants, and theatre. 1050/month. Available December 15th or Jan 1st. Heat and hot water included. One small cat or dog. Pet deposit required. N/s and reference required. Phone 604-3413553 or 604-535-4973
WHITE ROCK - 1 Bdrm on grnd flr, $1000/mo incl utils. Very clean, 3 appls, W/D. (604)531-7784
WHITE ROCK: 15435 Marine Dr. Upper 2 bdrm. very Lrg l/room, spectacular ocean view, f/p, h/w flrs 5/appli. & many extras. $1300/mo + 2/3 utils. Avail Jan 1. For appt. 604818-0840 or (604)466-1183
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WHITE ROCK; 1 Bdrm a/grnd bsmt ste, 5 appls, tub w/shower. Cls to hosp & shops. n/s, n/p. Jan 1. $950 + utils. (604) 560-4517 or 788-7575
1 bdrm. 3rd. Flr. W/balcony. $780/mo
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SURREY NORTHRIDGE, 62/134. Cozy 1 bdrm suite, g/l, pri ent, n/p, n/s. $550/m. incls utils & cable, refs req. Avail Dec 1. (604)596-3499, (778)862-5720 (604)808-5214
CRESCENT HEIGHTS 3 BDRM upper flr, 1.5 baths, nice/new appls. Walk to bus/school. Shrd utils/lndry, ns/np. $1400/mo. 604-531-8654
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Bachelor suite - $635 1 bdrm - $720 - $750/month Inc. heat/storage/parking Adult oriented Sorry - no pets
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PORT KELLS 2 bdrm, 1500 sq.ft., insuite lndry, alarm, $900/mo incl utils. Dec 15. NS/NP (604)830-6921
White Rock lge bright 2 bdrm 850sf g/l, 3blks beach & schl. Sh w/d Jan 1 $900+40%util 604-538-2546
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1480 Foster St. White Rock, main floor office 531 sq.ft., great central White Rock location. 3388 Rosemary Hts Cres. Surrey, second floor office 859 sq.ft., and two ground floor office/retail units 1012 & 1052 sq ft. in quiet Rosemary area. Call 536-5639 to view & for rates
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OCEAN PARK, lge. bdrm, up, furn., sink. $470. Now, ns/np. Lndry. Sml portion hydro/gas. 604-535-5953 WHITE ROCK. Upper floor, bright, shr kitchen. $400/mo. wi/fi & cbl inc Avail now. N/S. N/P. 604-512-9474
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outh Delta is abuzz with bird watchers excited to see that white snowy owls have returned to Boundary Bay for a second year in a row. The uncommon appearance of the Arctic birds of prey has resulted in people visiting the southern tip of 64 and 72 Streets, where the birds have been spotted along the dikes. “These winters where the owls move south are called irruption years,” explains George Clulow, president of the B.C. Field Ornithologists. “They happen irregularly and the mechanism as to why they leave is not well understood, but it’s assumed to have something to do with lack of food where they normally winter, which is way further north.” Irruption events are eagerly wished for by avid bird watchers who are well aware of the normal ranges and migration patterns of bird species. The owls usually breed in the high Arctic tundra in the northernmost stretches of North America and Eurasia. They will winter in parts of southern Canada and the northern United States, though they aren’t commonly seen in British Columbia. Snowy Owls rely primarily on lemmings and small rodents in the Arctic, but in Tsawwassen, where the food is plentiful, they will eat ducks and other water fowl, said Clulow. “Although that mainly goes on under cover of darkness. During the day they’re, for the most part, resting, not actively hunting.” Much to the delight of bird watchers, however, the owls do fly around during the day, owing to their acclimatization of the Arctic summer where daylight hours run around the clock. Fleetwood resident Martin Miles was delighted to see one of the owls perched on the roof of his neighbour’s home near 92 Avenue and 160 Street earlier this week (photo below). “I understand that these birds sometimes visit the Delta/Ladner area, but it was a very welcome site to see one in the 92nd Avenue and 160th Street area,” Miles said. Anne Murray, local author of the book A Nature Guide to Boundary Bay (and Peace Arch News columnist), recently wrote on her blog about the return of the birds to Delta. She cautioned that several snowy owls died last year from hunger. “In order to rest and hunt, these owls need
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to sit quietly for long periods of time, familiarizing themselves with the terrain, listening to their surroundings, and conserving their energy,” she writes. “When people approach them too closely and surround them so that they have no obvious escape route, the owls can become
stressed. This is true of most wildlife.” Although the owls won’t get too close to people, they’re not frightened either. Clulow explains that’s because they’re not generally used to seeing people. “They’re not used to interacting with humans, they don’t see them as enemies. And for the most part, we’re not.” But, Clulow cautioned, photographers are posing a serious issue for some owls which are already under stress. “What happens, unfortunately, with the less-contentious photographers is they approach to get that close shot, or they try and flush the owls so they can get flight shots.” Clulow said everybody appreciates the
birds but they need space and respect from people. He encouraged people to go with binoculars and stay on the marked trails and walkways in order to observe the owls from a safe distance. “There are often bird watchers down there who will have scopes set up and they will usually be happy to let you have a look.” Because the Boundary Bay dike is southfacing, Murray advises people who want to photograph the owls to visit on overcast or cloudy days where the sun won’t interfere with good shots. The location is not only good for seeing the snowy owl, but also short-eared owls, peregrine falcons, great blue herons, and other birds.
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Former premier Gordon Campbell called for transit use to be doubled by 2020.
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The B.C. government’s ambitious goal to double transit ridership by 2020 is not going to be met at the current rate of growth, auditor general John Doyle reported last week. Doyle’s audit of BC Transit’s efforts to meet that goal found that since it was set in 2008, ridership increased by 6.9 million by last spring, the latest annual total available. The original target was 9.4 million by that time, and the gap is expected to grow further by 2014-15. The provincial transit plan was unveiled early in 2008 by former premier Gordon Campbell and thentransportation minister Kevin Falcon. Its $14 billion price tag included federal and municipal investment, with SkyTrain and other urban light rail accounting for $10 billion. It included the now-completed
Canada line, the Evergreen extension to Coquitlam and another SkyTrain extension to the University of B.C. Rapid bus systems for Kelowna and Victoria were the only parts of the plan outside of the Lower Mainland. The audit identified a lack of clear targets and collaboration between BC Transit and the B.C. transportation ministry, and recommended that the targets and timelines be reviewed. The audit was underway when the province did its own review of BC Transit’s rocky relationship with local governments. Transportation Minister Mary Polak announced in September that local communities will be asked to nominate directors for the BC Transit board, and the province would make it easier to amalgamate a patchwork of local transit systems into regional authorities like Greater Victoria’s.
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The 21st annual Georgie Awards dinner will be held on Feb. 23 at the Vancouver Convention Centre.
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