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Tap turned off on sprinkler fun Running back and forth through a water sprinkler on a hot summer afternoon is one of the great delights of childhood. But Delta Mayor Lois Jackson says Metro Vancouver appears to have inadvertently outlawed those merry moments of fun and frolic as part of the regional district’s ongoing drive to conserve water. ❙ See story, P.3
Cheering for an international champ It wasn’t because of nerves that Ashton Ellis felt sick to her stomach just moments before she was set to go on stage and compete in front of thousands of spectators at this Disney World event. The Ladner cheerleader had caught a virus that left her feeling weak and tired at a time when she needed to perform her best.
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Critics say the temporary foreign worker program is now replacing immigration Delta’s agricultural sector insists it needs the labour guarantees the program provides ❙ Adrian MacNair reporter adrian@southdeltaleader.com
A local man who volunteers his time to work alongside temporary foreign workers in Delta’s agricultural sector says the workers deserve a chance to become Canadians. Workers from Mexico and Guatemala work on farms and greenhouses in Delta up to 10 months out of the year, but pay taxes for services they will never access, says Jeremy Bryant. “They are lonely and isolated being separated from their families and from the community due to language and cultural barriers,” he says. “Yet what they consistently say is that they love Canada and desire to bring their families here to be Canadian citizens.” There are two federal programs that agricultural companies can use to address a labour shortage, the Seasonal
Agricultural Worker Program (SAWP) and the agricultural stream of the Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) program. Workers from the SAWP program may stay a maximum of 8 months per year, while those in the agricultural stream of the TFW program from Guatemala, Philippines or other specified countries may stay for up to 12 months, before returning home to see their families. They are allowed to come for up to four seasons before they are replaced by new workers to give others the same opportunity. Bryant says that isn’t fair to the workers. “Many of our ancestors came to Canada under similar temporary circumstances but were given a path to citizenship,” he says, adding the TFW program has supplanted immigration as a means to provide cheap labour to employers. Ray VanMarrewyk, who operates a greenhouse in Delta, says most Canadian workers don’t want the work they’re offering, and those who try it often quit after a few weeks, leaving the company in a serious bind.
VanMarrewyk says labour certainty is important to his company, since a crop can spoil if there’s a sudden labour shortage. “A lot of the recent news that’s coming out on the foreign worker programs are in industries where Canadians may be willing to do the work,” he said. Unfortunately, those companies may be ruining it for industries like agriculture where there is a clear shortage of workers, he added. “Temporary foreign workers in the agriculture industry in Canada do not represent a source of cheaper labour,” he said. “The program exists to supplement Canadian labour, as intended, with no cost-savings associated with bringing in foreign labour.” VanMarrewyk points to studies that show if the Canadian agriculture industry did not have temporary foreign workers, over half of the Canadian horticulture market would be lost to imports. As well, he says the agricultural TFW programs provide foreign workers with significantly more income than
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they’d ordinarily get in the country they’re coming from, where work is difficult to come by. “For the workers, they really enjoy it, so they’re really happy employees,” he says. “They come to work with a smile on their face and they’re enjoyable to work with.” VanMarrewyk’s company provides airfare and housing for their workers which allows them to send more money home. “They’re building houses at home and buying land and putting their kids through school,”
he says. “For the workers’ perspective there’s a lot of benefits to being part of this program.” NDP immigration critic and MP for Newton-North Delta, Jinny Sims, says foreign workers aren’t as committed to Canada because they know they’re eventually going home again. As a result, they don’t spend money locally or contribute to the Canadian economy. “We absolutely support a temporary foreign worker program that actually addresses acute labour shortages,” says Sims, adding the program doesn’t always work that way. “They’re in areas where you have people who are on unemployment and in the very sector that they’re being brought in for.” Foreign worker programs have come under fire in recent months over the news that some workers were being brought into areas in Canada where locals were already collecting Employment Insurance for the same job. As well, two labour unions took a mining company in northerneastern B.C. to court earlier this year for hiring more than 200 workers from China
when Canadians were willing to do the job. In Delta’s agricultural sector, particularly seasonal fruit-picking where local workers are difficult to find, Sims says it makes sense to have a TFW program. But in the majority of cases, Sims says immigration should fill labour needs. Rather than addressing acute labour shortages, Sims says the TFW program has become a continuous rotation of foreign workers. “That means they’re not temporary, the workers are temporary,” she says. “What we’re doing is replacing our immigration policies with a kind of a transient workforce.” According to Sims, there are now 300,000 temporary foreign workers in Canada, or 50,000 more than the number of immigrants the country accepts each year. Sims says that if there’s a consistent need for workers in the agricultural sector then the workers should be given the option to stay and live in Canada. “If they’re good enough to work here, they’re good enough to live here,” she says.
Metro water rules turn off tap on sprinkler fun: Mayor ❙ Jeff Nagel black press newsroom@southdeltaleader.com
Running back and forth through a water sprinkler on a hot summer afternoon is one of the great delights of childhood. But Delta Mayor Lois Jackson says Metro Vancouver appears to have inadvertently outlawed those merry moments of fun and frolic as part of the regional district’s ongoing drive to conserve water. Metro water sprinkling rules that took effect June 1 say lawns may only be watered between 4 and 9 a.m. on designated days, a measure planners
say helps control peak water use and push back costly infrastructure upgrades. “When we were small we always had the sprinkler in the backyard,” Jackson said. “Neighbours would come over and play and shriek and laugh when it’s hot in the sprinkler. My kids did it.” Jackson asked at the May 24 Metro board meeting if the regulations also preclude running a sprinkler so kids can have backyard fun. She was told it does and violators could be fined $100. But Metro board chair Greg Moore noted Metro doesn’t enforce the wa-
ter sprinkling bylaw – local cities do – so local bylaw officers could show leniency. “I think there’s some grey room,” Moore said. “If you don’t direct your staff to enforce, it’s not Metro staff going out there.” The Metro regulations allow early morning sprinkling for even-numbered homes on Mondays, Wednesdays or Saturdays and odd-numbered addresses on Tuesdays, Thursdays or Sundays. The restrictions don’t apply to watering flowers, vegetables, shrubs and trees. Metro recommends lawns be watered no more than an hour a week.
Jackson said she’s not sure it would be right for a municipality to order relaxed enforcement of the rules. And she said she doubts the early morning sprinkling rules are supported by many residents. “I don’t know of anybody who has the ability to get up at four o’clock in the morning to attend to the sprinkler.” Metro officials say morning-only sprinkling helps flatten spikes in water use during summer evenings, so lawn watering doesn’t also compete with uses like dishwashers, bathing and washing. “If businesses and residents contin-
ue to conserve water during the summer, Metro Vancouver can push back the date when we have to build higher dams, bigger pumping stations and bigger water mains,” said North Vancouver City Mayor Darrell Mussatto, chair of Metro’s utilities committee. One hour of lawn sprinkling uses as much water as 25 toilet flushes, five loads of laundry and five dishwasher loads, according to Metro. Early morning sprinkling also means less water goes to waste from evaporation, which is faster at later times of the day. “Why waste high-quality drinking water on lawns?” Moore asked.
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The Delta Hospital Foundation’s inaugural Heart & Hustle Block Party and Walkathon on June 1 raised more than $51,000 for Delta Hospital. Law practice Jarvis McGee Rice (of which DHF board of directors chair Keith McGee is a partner) contributed $25,000, matching the funds raised that day and through walkathon pledges. Corporate and events manager Jackey Zelleweger said Heart & Hustle is definitely an event the foundation will grow and continue to host annually. Ten-year-old Jaiden McDaniel of Ladner (left) was one of more than 250 who attended the event in Ladner. Jim Kinnear photo
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Cellphone code caps offers early contract exit ❙ Jeff Nagel black press newsroom@southdeltaleader.com
Consumer advocates are applauding a new wireless code of conduct that lets Canadians cancel mobile phone contracts without penalty after two years and sets caps on data roaming charges. The new code unveiled Monday by federal regulators applies on new contracts for mobile phones and other devices starting Dec. 2. Besides the ability to escape three-year contracts without fees after two years, the new CRTC rules cap data overage fees at $50 a month and national and international data roaming fees at $100 a month, unless the user explicitly wants to use more. “Canadians may finally
now be freed of the worst of cellphone bill shock,” Public Interest Advocacy Centre executive director John Lawford said. “We hope that consumers will now be able to enjoy their wireless service fully and without fear.” He said the code should reduce the mobile device costs of many users. “It also makes it easier to switch companies because those costs are limited and are clear,” Lawford said. Individuals and small business users will also be able to have their phones unlocked after 90 days or immediately if they paid the full price. A 15-day return option is also promised to those who are unhappy with service, along with an easy-to-read contract and an ability to accept or decline key changes to
a contract. “The wireless code will contribute to a more dynamic marketplace by making it possible for Canadians to discuss their needs with service providers at least every two years,” CRTC chair JeanPierre Blais said. It’s not yet clear how major phone companies will react to the new rules. “We already do a lot of what is in the new code,” Telus spokesman Shawn Hall said in an emailed statement. He said Telus replaced contract cancellation charges with a device balance some years ago and already offers phone unlocking and a cap on international data roaming. “We are thus well positioned to support this new code,” Hall said, calling it “a strong and friendly set of protections.”
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❙ Scott Lunn was known to many as the face of Delta Cable for the past four years, providing quality community television programming for local events. Adrian MacNair photo
or the past four years Scott Lunn has been the face of Delta Cable, organizing coverage for local events important to residents of all three Delta communities. Because each one is so different, it’s been challenging to offer community programming that appeals to all Delta residents. “It’s a very small and tight-knit community here,” he says of Tsawwassen, where until last Saturday he was a resident. Lunn has since departed for Toronto, to pursue new opportunities in a larger television market. But in his time in Delta, he says he’s been proud to work on popular events like the Delta Chamber of Commerce’s
Hats off to Excellence Awards, the Leader’s Project Bloom, political all-candidate meetings, and the Tour de Delta. Originally from northern Nova Scotia, Lunn began his career in Halifax where he worked for all three television networks—CBC, CTV, and Global—from 1989 to 2000. It was then that he had his first stint in the Centre of the Universe, working for Sportsnet. During that time he learned that a Nova Scotia cable company had bought Delta cable and needed somebody to oversee operations, which made Lunn the company’s new district manager for Western Canada. The move had an immediate positive effect on his health. He was 250 pounds when he moved to Delta, and lost 45 pounds playing hockey at the South
Delta Rec Centre and through the PJ Wren Fitness show on Delta Cable. Lunn says fitness and athletics are a big part of the South Delta lifestyle. “This is the only community I’ve ever been in where gymnastics plays such a huge role,” he says. As a few recommendations for the best South Delta has to offer, Lunn says Centennial Beach is hard to beat, as are the clinics offered at The Run Inn. And the best coffee in town, hands down, is the Wood ‘N’ Frog, he says. Lunn says he’ll miss Delta, but as an Easterner he can’t help getting in a parting shot. “The best year I had in South Delta is this year because the Leafs won more games than the Canucks,” he says, laughing.
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Health officer seeks probe of coal dust, train impacts ❙ Jeff Nagel black press newsroom@southdeltaleader.com
Fraser Health’s chief medical health officer says he’s “concerned” about potential health impacts from a proposed new coal export terminal in Surrey. In a statement issued May 30, Dr. Paul Van Buynder recommended a comprehensive health impact assessment be undertaken for the project examining the risks from the potential inhalation of coal dust as well as other impacts. He said the assessment should also examine potential contamination of air and land – including the food production impacts and possible shellfish contamination – as well as likely impacts from excessive noise and whether increased rail traffic will reduce access to emergency care for some residents. “At this point I am neither in favour nor opposed to the project,”
Van Buynder said. “I am simply asking that we put on a health lens and ensure steps are taken to safeguard the people who live along the proposed route and our communities in general.” The Fraser Health and Vancouver Coastal medical health officers had last December called for a formal voice in Port Metro Vancouver expansion plans in response to concerns about coal exports. But Van Buynder’s latest statement goes further than the earlier one, saying “meaningful community consultation will be a critical component of the acceptability of the health impact assessment.” Port Metro Vancouver CEO Robin Silvester did not directly answer when asked if the port will support a health impact assessment. “What we want to do is set up the right sort of dialogue, separate from the project process, because those are broader questions, to have a conversation with the health
officers about how to best answer those questions,” Silvester said. He said he met with both chief medical health officers Monday to discuss their concerns. Silvester said they were unable to provide him any evidence that existing coal shipments pose any significant health risk to residents, nor has such evidence been heard through the review process. Port authority officials have previously said environmental reviews conducted as part of the proposal already address health concerns. Coal trains already roll through various rail lines in the region. Some also take the BNSF rail line to Westshore Terminals open-air coal terminal at Deltaport, where more than 23 million tonnes was handled last year. Coal is also hauled to North Vancouver to Neptune Terminals, which the port authority recently approved an expansion.
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matoes keep fresh at room temperature. This week’s Local Flavour is a Crostini appetizer with roasted strawberry tomatoes and ricotta, created by a food blogger in Vancouver. “Our best attribute is growing them and then the people out there who can cook put them into a more delicious format,” says Bell, adding their strawberry tomatoes are perfect for roasting. “The strawberry tomato is one that cooks really well,” he says. “It intensifies the flavour but holds its structure very well.” Bell says strawberry tomatoes react well to artificial light, which means Houweling’s year-round growing season aims to provide the same flavourful tomato in December as they do in June. “Part of growing in a greenhouse is to set that standard and consistently maintain it,” says Bell. Houweling’s tomatoes are available at Thrifty’s, Save-On, and Kin’s Farm Market.
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❙ VIEWPOINT Ladner waterfront plan should pass
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t was unfortunate to see that Delta council was swayed by the vociferous opposition to the Ladner waterfront plans presented at a public hearing last week. Unfortunate, because it seems that the determined pessimism and cynicism that has infected every development proposal in South Delta has seeped into what is otherwise a wonderful public amenity. Nothing, it would seem, is ever good enough for some people who would believe there are ulterior motives to every developer’s intention. People expressed concern over things like building heights, public access to the waterfront, and the selling off of public assets to private interests. Sadly, these concerns were based on misguided or outright wrong information. Did you hear they want to build six storey buildings blocking the view of the water? Well, they don’t. The building heights will be a maximum of four, which seems to still be too much for some people for reasons not well understood. One concept of development that continues to elude some residents in South Delta is that higher density developments provide the economic tax base to support the sort of spaced-out, rural lifestyle they so enjoy. Did you hear that they’re going to block public access to the waterfront by selling buildings on Chisholm Street to private interests? Yeah, well, they aren’t. The entire purpose of the project is to generate a vibrant, bustling commercial environment that is pedestrian-friendly and showcases the harbour. Selling buildings on the street is a much easier and cheaper way of generating an organic revitalization of the area by encouraging businesses to invest in the project. No doubt Delta council could raise your property taxes instead, but something tells me that wouldn’t be very popular either. Having the Corporation bankroll the revitalization plan alone was never the plan, nor would it be in the best interest of the Ladner business community. Lastly, people are concerned that the plan will change the character and historic flavour of Ladner for the worse. This, sadly, is also patently false. A key part of the bylaws for consideration are based on preserving the historic significance of the area. The Downtown Ladner Waterfront Revitalization project has been studied by consultants, committees, city planners, architects, business stakeholders, and engaged with the public on numerous occassions in public information sessions. The plan is a wonderful opportunity for Ladner to become a destination for tourists and residents alike, spur economic activity and population growth, and build a thriving culture unique to the Lower Mainland. Don’t stand in the way of a good thing for the wrong reasons. - South Delta Leader
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n conversation with other parents I’m often surprised to hear them express envy that my wife has been the caregiver of our two children for the past 12 years. “Oh, I wish I had the luxury to stay home with our children,” some would say. Luxury? The thought had never occurred to me that staying home with a child was a choice, let alone something akin to a Gucci handbag. In our particular situation the choice had been made for us by hard financial reality. My wife didn’t earn enough money for it to make sense that she go to work and also pay for child care, so she stayed home. Over the past dozen years I’ve heard her express quite the opposite opinion about this so-called choice to stay at
home with our children. It would be nice to have the “luxury” to be able to get away from the home for a few hours, for a few days, and do something or think about something else than the 24/7 demands of kids. I suppose it’s a matter of perspectives. For the parent who has a $90,000 income, the luxury of forgoing that income in order to stay at home is one they can’t afford to lose. But for the parent who would only be able to find a minimum wage job, the prospect of earning just enough to pay child care doesn’t exactly lure them into the workforce. The luxury, then, is in having the choice at all. The low-income parents who can’t afford for both to work don’t have one. The shame of it all is that after a century of feminism and progressive policies that encouraged more women into
the workforce, low-income women still suffer by the same, old economic barriers. They’re still not recognized for the contribution and sacrifice they make to the economy by raising the next generation of workers, nor are they rewarded in anything other than the meagre deduction they represent on their husband’s income tax filing. In a country with a negative birth rate that constantly needs to fill labour shortages with foreign workers, you would think more could be done to support parents struggling to make that “choice” between going to work and staying home with the kids. If a parent chooses to stay home because he or she really wants to, that’s fine. But if a parent stays home because going to work won’t help pay the bills, you’ve got to wonder if the system isn’t slanted in favour of the couples who choose to simply get a dog instead.
Letters to the editor Council needs immediate by-election Our mayor is telling us that Coun. Scott Hamilton is not resigning because the mayor wants to save us the cost of a by-election. And it certainly sounds like she is the one pushing the buttons. Mr. Hamilton says everyone he has talked to does not want him to resign and yet all the commentary in the press would prove otherwise. Now they are even talking about Mr. Hamilton taking a leave of absence. So let’s see what all the fuss is about. In the past the Mayor has happily told us that six councilors for a community this size is not enough. Strange then that she is advocating the Council do with five councillors for the remaining half term. Did no one discuss this issue before Mr. Hamilton won the provincial seat for the Liberals? And there was ALWAYS going to be a need for a by-election with the two council members running for the Provincial election. So what is the fuss all about? Mayor Jackson has a plan. That plan is to force through the Southlands. Council has fulfilled their duty with all the “Public Information” sessions so now it is time for a vote. Without Mr. Hamilton’s support where would that vote be? His ‘leave of absence’ would be a much more convenient way to
deal with the Southlands issue. So let’ stop all this nonsense. Mr. Hamilton has already missed his first public consultation meeting in Ladner where he was supposed to chair for the meeting. This cannot go on. Mr. Hamilton: relinquish your vacant seat and move on to Victoria. Let Democracy take its turn as it has for you provincially. There is a way that Council can really to do the right thing and save the taxpayer money. Hold the imminent by-election as required and add a referendum for the South Delta area about the Southlands. Show us that you really are interested in public input and make the results binding. Through the referendum you would settle this issue once and for all and you would be spending very little beyond the required by-election costs that have already been accounted for. Peter van der Velden, Delta
Harper’s ‘leadership’ By his own actions, either Stephen Harper permitted the Senate spending causing the present scandals, or he is “not a leader.” In 2007, the Harper Conservatives ran attack ads against then Liberal leader, Stéphane Dion, saying that Dion “can’t get
his own Senators to pass certain legislation in the Senate, making him “not a leader.” Those few words from the Harper Conservatives tell us a lot. First, in Harper’s view, Senators are beholden to (as in, should obey) the head of the party in the House of Commons bearing the same name. Second, if that party head can’t get the Senators to obey, then that head is not really a leader. Harper is the head of the Conservative Party. He has the reputation of being a control freak, meaning he or his people have their hands on everything, not letting anything slip by their control. The current Senate scandals surrounding Conservative Senators Mike Duffy, Pamela Wallin and Patrick Brazeau and Harper’s exChief-of-Staff Nigel Wright all involve Harper Conservative appointees. As this ties to Harper personally, there are only two conclusions. Either, his “own Senators” were doing exactly as he told them, in which case Harper is personally in this mess up to his neck or Harper “is not a leader” (based on his own attack ads), as his “own Senators” implicitly or directly refused to follow his directives. From his own statements, there is no other conclusion - either way he loses. As they say, “what goes round, comes round.” Ian MacLeod, Richmond
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he month of June always brings with it an amazing energy as the school year wraps up and our youth are buzzing about their plans for the summer. The graduating class of 2013 is finishing provincial exams and dreaming about what’s next; they may be nervous about college or university, moving away from home, starting a new job, and embarking on a path on which they will make their own decisions. It is a critical time when our youth grow into adulthood. We are no longer able to control – or at least guide – most of the decisions they will make. Parents, teachers, coaches and mentors have helped them build the tools they need for life and we have to trust them to make their own choices. The Delta Police School Liaison Program has within its core curriculum the concept of making healthy choices, handling peer pressure, and being a leader within the community. Our School Liaison Officers choose this aspect of policing because they are committed to developing our youth for the future. Constable Sean Doolan, the SLO for Delta Senior Secondary, says, “The worst case scenario for a school liaison officer is to
be faced with a student losing their life or being seriously injured during the many weekends and holiday breaks throughout the year. I spend hours engaged in open discussions with high school students talking about risky behavior, associated to drugs, alcohol, and dangerous activities. We know that seat belts, bike helmets and life preservers save lives but only if they are used. “Police officers, teachers and parents will not always be there at times when tough decisions are made – especially as kids grow older. It is my hope and the hope of all the SLOs that through our curriculum as well as our work at building trust and respect with the students, they will have the knowledge and ability to make the right choices.” Constable Doolan also focuses on leadership in his schools: “I remember sitting down for lunch with Chief Cessford in the fall of 2003. I was a new constable to Delta Police. He explained, ‘You can manage corporate polices, plans and procedures … but you can’t manage people. You must lead people.’ This leadership philosophy is instilled in all our constables. In turn, we strive to encourage all our
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students at all ages to be leaders in their lives and into their futures.” I am proud of the work of Constable Doolan and his four colleagues throughout the district who work every day to help our youth build bright futures. The foundation for a meaningful life is based on making healthy choices, considering consequences and acting with integrity. The graduates of 2013 are our future leaders and they are our most important resource. On behalf of all our staff at DPD, I wish you the very best for a happy and successful future. Jim Cessford is chief of the Delta Police Department and has spent more than 40 years in law enforcement.
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t’s hard to resist the urge to stop and pet little Delta as she comes bounding down the sidewalk. The golden retriever puppy is just a few months old and grins ear to floppy ear as she clumsily navigates Tsawwassen’s streets with her foster family. But as her distinctive blue vest indicates, Delta is no ordinary dog. She is one of the chosen few training to become a working guide dog, and today she’s on the job. Delta is one of the many dogs fostered and trained locally by B.C. and Alberta Guide Dog Services, which has called South Delta home since 1996. In that span the organization has provided close to 100 guide dogs for the visually impaired across B.C. and Alberta, as well as 25 autism support dogs. The process to train a guide dog or autism support dog generally lasts two years and costs more than $35,000. At any given time, B.C. and Alberta Guide Dog Services has close to 30 dogs being trained, and currently has a two-to four-year wait to receive one. But despite the critical role the non-profit charity plays in providing the visually-impaired and autistic a better standard of life, B.C. and Alberta Guide Dog Services receives no regular funding from the provincial government, other than gaming grants. “We really rely on our donors and foster families,” says spokesperson Vincci Li. “We wouldn’t be able to do what we do without them.” Delta was named by the Delta Firefighters’ Charitable Association, a longtime sponsor of B.C. and Alberta Guide Dog Services. Like all of the dogs used by B.C. and Alberta Guide Dog Services, Delta was bred specially by the organization to work as a guide dog. The dogs are trained in the Lower Mainland, Vancouver Island, and in Calgary, and currently there are five guide dogs in training being fostered by families in Delta. For Michael Fulton, the day he received his first guide dog was the day he got his life back. Fulton lost his sight on Dec. 5, 1998, after surgery to repair diabetes-related eye damage went horribly wrong. “I was in my early 30s at the time, healthy as a horse, and working as a computer animator,” he says. “And then the lights went out. It’s been total blackness ever since.” The adjustment to life without sight did not come easy. “I was hopeless with a cane,” he says. “It took me 45 minutes to walk two blocks. Going to the grocery store was the most terrifying experience of my life.” While Fulton calls going blind his first life-changing experience, his second was the day Luke, his American yellow Labrador guide dog came into his life, in January 2000.
Initially, Fulton says he struggled to adapt to being led around by a dog. “Every time I stumbled, I thought it was his fault,” he says. “I was second guessing everything.” As Fulton learned to trust Luke, he was able to get his independence back. The grocery store was soon a cinch. Fulton even travels alone with his guide dog to cities he’s never been. “Once you recognize the cues the dog gives you, once I figured that out, it was amazing.” If everything goes according to plan, Delta will soon be giving someone else their life back. Tsawwassen mother-of-two Kristin Roberts said her family decided to take on the responsibility of fostering Delta because they love dogs and wanted to support the work B.C. and Alberta Guide Dog Services does. “People think you have to be retired to [ foster a guide dog], but it’s not this impossible task,” she says. “As a guide dog, she’s allowed to go everywhere, so it actually makes it easier.” Delta has adapted to life in the Roberts home, and is getting along well with Murphy, the family’s pet golden retriever. “She’s pretty mischievous, but Murph puts up with her,” says Kristin’s husband Kevin. “But you can’t leave her unattended. It’s like having another baby in the house.” Delta is one of the few golden retrievers used by the organizations, with the majority being Labradors, says Li. Labs and retrievers both possess that rare mix of traits that make them ideal working dogs. “We want a dog with good genes, even temperament, high intelligence, is super friendly, and willing to please. It takes a dog with a certain drive to that guiding work. You can’t force a dog to something they don’t want to do.” Of the dogs B.C. and Alberta Guide Dog Services breeds, only about half will be suitable as working dogs, due to personality or health issues. While other breeds are capable of doing the work, public perception and interaction with the dog can be an issue. “A German shepherd can have that association with being a guard dog, so they can give off the wrong impression,” Li says. Likewise, Labs and retrievers can sometimes be too cute for their own good. Strangers on the street often can’t help approaching the guide dogs in training, which is a big no-no. “[They] need to ignore everything when they’re out, and that’s in preparation for work they’re going to do,” says Li. The dogs spend 12 to 14 months with the volunteer foster families before moving on to the advanced training. During that first year of training, the foster families teach the dogs basic commands, to walk on a leash, and socialize it to the many real-world situations they are likely to encounter while on the job. That way they won’t react or be frightened by loud noises, crowds of people, traffic, or other dogs—something that could endanger their owner. Foster families attend weekly training sessions with their future guide dog, which are as much for the dogs as it is for their host families. Guide dogs in training aren’t allowed to chase balls, can’t jump up on people, and aren’t given treats. “Delta is not a pet,” says Kristin.
❙ Guide dog-in-training Delta (top and far left) and with foster parent Kristin Roberts at their first training session at Ladner Baptist Church. Michael Fulton (above) says the day he got Luke was life-changing. Rob Newell and contributed photos When Delta’s initial stage of training is complete, she will leave the Roberts family for the second intensive phase of her training, before being place with someone in need. Many foster families remain in touch with their foster puppies new owners after they have been placed. For the Roberts family, the day they have to say goodbye to Delta won’t be an easy one, but it’s something they’re prepared for. “Everyone says to us, how are going to give her up?” says Kristin. “You go into it knowing you’re going to give her away, but it feels good knowing you’re helping someone.” To learn more about B.C. and Alberta Guide Dog Services, how to donate, or what it takes to be a foster family, visit www.bcguidedog.com.
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When Tsawwassen resident Cindy Chong first found out her older son has Type I diabetes, she didn’t know where to turn for help. The first 10 years of Carter’s life were happy and healthy. But the 12-year-old Southpointe Academy student now requires daily insulin to keep his blood sugar levels down. “The day they are conceived, all you wish for is that they come out healthy with five fingers and five toes,” says Chong, adding she doesn’t believe his disease is not bad luck or a travesty. “He is able to live a relatively normal life because Canadian scientists developed insulin.” The advancements scientists have made since that time have been incredible, says Chong as her five-year-old son Hudson plays nearby at Centennial Beach. “Even diabetics I’ve known for 20 years say it’s getting better and better,” she adds. Carter is a quiet and thoughtful child. His eyes are fixated down at his dog as he strokes the fur of his Shih-Tzu Maltese mix and nods when asked if he’s dislikes needles. “When he goes to eat he has to calculate how much insulin to give himself,” says Chong. Type I diabetics have to measure their blood sugar levels throughout the day and administer insulin through a needle. But Chong says they want to switch to an insulin pump soon, which delivers automatic and continuous insulin through a catheter placed under the skin over a 24 hour period. It will provide peace of mind for the family. Chong has to check on her son overnight
❙ Carter Kim, 12, sits at Centennial Beach with his mother, Cindy Chong, and little brother Hudson, while his Shih-Tzu Maltese mix Blackberry (BB) jumps up on his lap. Carter was diagnosed with Type I diabetes two years ago. Adrian MacNair photo because of the risk of diabetic shock, a potentially fatal result of using insulin to treat diabetes. “It’s a double edged sword because you use the insulin to lower your blood sugar but it can also drop too low,” says Chong. Hypoglycemia is a condition in which a person has extremely low blood glucose, and if it goes too low the person can go into shock, which could lead to a coma, and in the worst cases even death. Chong says she’s grateful that she and her son have benefited from the advances in the treatment of diabetes through fundraising that enables research. A couple of weeks ago she read a story in the school newsletter about Carter’s science teacher, Andrew Falconer, who talked
about his own son’s struggle with diabetes. Because of that article she learned about the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) Telus Walk to Cure Diabetes event in Stanley Park this Sunday (June 9). Chong set a goal of raising $5,000 and has already reached $1,460 in just over a week. Since that time she’s discovered a network of about a dozen other South Delta parents with membership in JDRF. “This is the first time I’ve found a support network,” says Chong. To help Chong reach her target go online at jdrfca.donordrive.com and click “donate now.” Or you can contribute by donating your lightly used clothing to her Clothesline Bin in her warehouse at 7331 Vantage Way in Tilbury Industrial Park.
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The winds of change have brought an exciting new business to Tilbury Industrial Park as a family of four has opened a craft beer brewery. Just in time for Vancouver Craft Beer Week (May 31 to June 8), the Mills family—consisting of Adam, 31, Brent, 28, Sean, 29, and their father Greg—opened Four Winds Brewing at 4-7335 72nd Street last Saturday. Growing up in Tsawwassen, the Mills brothers
have deep roots in Delta. Their great grandfather started Mills Paints in 1930, a business that operated on River Road for 35 years. It was that business which helped them get a start in their first brewery today. “We sold the business in 2006 and started drinking a lot of beer,” says Adam with a smile. Brent, who is the company’s brewer, confirms his brother’s role as an expert taste tester for their recipes. “Adam has been a passionate beer drinker,”
Brent says. Brent worked at R&B Brewing in Vancouver as a production manager and head brewer for three years, with formal brew training at the Siebel Institute in Chicago. He came up with the idea for a craft brewery with his father a year and a half ago. Greg has been a home brewer of IPAs for six years, even winning an award for his “schwarzbier” black lager from Van Brewers, a home brew club in Vancouver. The family acquired and renovated the former tile
❙ From left: The Mills brothers, Brent, Sean, and Adam, have started a new craft brewery in Tilbury Industrial Park. Adrian MacNair photo warehouse in six months with their own hard work and sweat under the management of Adam, who has been a painting and
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house ale. It has evolved over time to become a strong beer and is fermented hot, which makes the beer unique. They also have an India Pale Ale, always popular with micro breweries. Originally brewed by the English to send to India, they added more hops to keep the beer fresher and free from microbes. “Ours is a very West Coast style IPA, meaning very hop forward and it’s got a huge citrus, piney, floral aroma,” says Brent. They also have an American style pale ale, and their fourth beer is a Czech-inspired Pilsner, with hops from New Zealand. Brent has brewed each recipe between four and five times each to get the taste just right, but will continue to tweak it as the Mills brothers quaff beers. “It’s a tough job but somebody’s got to do it,” jokes Brent, who says it’s still a surreal experience to own a brewery. He says they’ve been too busy with customers to have to really sink in yet. On their opening day last Saturday there were 400 visitors sampling their new beers. You can sample Four Winds Brewing in their tasting room from Monday to Saturday, noon to 6 p.m., at their location in Tilbury (take a right turn after getting off River Road). Sharkey’s Seafood Bar and Grille in Ladner also has the beers on tap.
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‘We want it to be a gathering place’ At the end of a long day and a long commute, there’s nothing better than leaving your car in its parking spot and knowing you’re home. But Qualico, in partnership with Chow & Li, is doing one better with Willougby Town Centre. With services and multi-family living all in one place, it’s perfect for those who want convenience and a socially active community. “The whole idea is to be pedestrianfriendly,” says Diane Zarola, sales and marketing manager for Qualico. “We want it to be a gathering place.” Thus far, confirmed tenants include Shoppers Drug Mart, RBC, G&F Financial, Noma Sushi Restaurant,
Rendevous Liquor Store and Loblaw’s: Your Independent Grocer. Other possible tenants include a yoga studio, coffee shop and clothing boutiques. Willoughby Town Centre’s first residential space will be Kensington, a three-storey condominium development right in the thick of the action. “You can look out your window and see your friends having coffee. There’s nothing like it in Langley,” Zarola says. “It’s going to become a destination. We’re very, very excited about it.” For more information, visit www. willoughbytowncentre.ca.
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Nature at its best at Wildwood Lakefront Cottages By Kerry Vital
Washington’s Lake Whatcom is a largely undiscovered gem for Canadians, with a myriad of outdoor activities, a peaceful atmosphere and the opportunity for a ton of family bonding. Now you can purchase your own family getaway at Wildwood Lakefront Cottages right on the shores at South Bay. “It feels like you’re in the middle of a cedar forest,” says sales director Wayne Lyle. The natural setting is one of the highlights of Wildwood, with its two streams, huge trees and pristine lake and shoreline. Lake Whatcom holds the drinking water for the city of Bellingham, so there are numerous restrictions in place in order to ensure it stays pristine. The lake is over 12 miles long, with Wildwood and its 11 acres located at the quiet south end. Just 45 minutes from the Canada-U.S. border, Canadians have been flocking there to purchase their little piece of paradise. “It’s a real family experience,” Lyle says. “They’re buying for the legacy, for the memories. Our buyers are strictly families and have either kids or grandkids.” The developers of the site are a group of Canadian families who now own cottages on the lake themselves. “It gives it a personal feel,” Lyle says, adding that the vast majority of the buyers so far are Canadian. One of the big draws for Canadians is that the property is gated and private, has a resident on-site manager and your landscaping is all looked after. Wildwood started life in the 1950s as a campground, and that natural flavour still survives today as an outdoor experience with all the comforts of home. “The historical factor is quite cool,” Lyle says. “I’ve met many people who learned to water-ski here 40 years ago.” Whether you want to go fishing, take out the canoe or go for a swim, you’ll find a ton of outdoor activities available on-site. The private marina holds 34 private boat slips, 15 mooring buoys and a number of guest slips. You’ll also find a clubhouse, pool and hot tub, tennis court, recreation centre, playground, community herb garden and a winding walking trail. The cottages themselves are made for cozy family times, with five different floorplans to choose from and three
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from the other cottages, you can purchase a lot at Wildwood and have your own cottage built instead of choosing from one of the floorplans. Wildwood’s proximity to Seattle makes it a convenient spot to stop if you’re planning to fly out of the Seattle airport as well. You can also pay a visit to Mount Baker for skiing, just an hour and a half away. “This a great base camp for families,”
Lyle says. “You take a deep breath when you look out at the water. And with the price of real estate in B.C., this lakefront property is a bargain!” Lots at Wildwood start at $174,900, and fully finished cottages plus lots start at $324,900. For more information, visit www.wildwoodlakefrontcottages.com or call 1-855-588-7788. The site is open Wednesday to Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. or by appointment any time except Sundays.
natural colour schemes. The main floor features the living areas, sunny window seats, decked-out kitchens and one bedroom or one-bedroom plus den configurations with a sleeping loft above. “Kids love the sleeping lofts; the ceilings are five feet in height,” Lyle says. “They think it’s built just for them!” The features of the cottages are also a hit for buyers. “These are upscale cozy cottages,” Lyle says. “They have hardwood flooring, quartz countertops, stainlesssteel appliances and stone fireplaces.” Some of the cottages have rooftop decks that are perfect for star-gazing. Each home includes a covered deck to give you that indoor-outdoor life that everyone loves in the summer, many with an outdoor fireplace. You’ll also find an outdoor wood burning fire pit with every cottage (perfect for making s’mores), and a gas fireplace inside with a natural stone facing to contribute to the feeling of being part of the outdoors. If you’d like something a bit different
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It wasn’t because of nerves that Ashton Ellis felt sick to her stomach just moments before she was set to go on stage and compete in front of thousands of spectators at this Disney World event. The Ladner cheerleader had caught a virus that left her feeling weak and tired at a time when she needed to perform her best. She wasn’t alone. A number of women on her cheerleading team had the same virus and were keeping a bucket nearby as they awaited their turn. But when the moment arrived, she and her team wowed the crowd with a spectacular routine that earned them second place in the international competition. “You train hard all year for it, just because you’re puking doesn’t mean you’re going to give up that two minutes and 30 seconds,” says Ellis, 21. It was the completion of a magical weekend at Disney World in Florida, in which Ellis also took home a gold medal in the International Cheer Union Championships. But Ellis was happier with scoring second place with her team, the Vancouver All Stars, who call themselves The
❙ Ladner’s Ashton Ellis at an international cheer championship. Contributed photo Ice Queens. After finishing seventh place last year, this was a significant improvement. “We hit a perfect routine, we’ve never done so well all season,” says Ellis, adding there were 41 teams all vying for the top spot. Teams have to qualify to enter the competition, which the Ice Queens accomplished in style by coming in first place in a regional qualifier in Oregon over St. Patrick’s Day weekend. The prize was a full place bid worth $25,000 to the Worlds, which paid for a big chunk of the trip for the 24 participants on the team. “Lots of us quit our jobs so we could make that trip, so it was worth it,” says Ellis. A kinesiology student at Simon
Fraser University, Ellis has been cheering for a decade now. Cheerleading, despite the name, has become a popular sport in and of itself, especially in the U.S. where competitions are fierce. “I started in gymnastics so it was really good to carry over the skills that I learned there,” says Ellis, adding she’s more attracted to the teamwork of cheering. Ellis began with the South Delta Secondary Junior team when she was in Grade 7 before joining an All Star program in Tsawwassen at West Coast Cheer. As her skills improved, she joined the Vancouver All Stars, based in Port Coquitlam. The only member from Delta, Ellis says the team includes elite cheerleaders from around the Greater Vancouver Area. Ellis and her team train year-round for six different competitions that focus all their talents into a two-minute and 30-second time limit. The level of athletic ability required is on par with Olympic calibre athletes. As a member of Team Canada, Ellis has seen the sport growing rapidly internationally and noticed significant improvements from teams like Slovenia and Australia. Knowing how expensive the sport can be, she mentors younger cheerleaders for two hours a week and offers them help and advice. “I’m on the team that all these kids want to be on when they grow up, so we connect with the little ones a lot.”
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Well established Company requires a skilled Landscape Foreman to run a small f/t crew. We specialize in landscape repairs, smaller installations & some landscape maintenance related duties. This is a diverse position that requires a multi skilled individual that can perform all duties from hard & softscape & basic landscape maintenance. We will negotiate a healthy wage, company vehicle and benefits. We are looking for an individual that is seeking long term employment and opportunity. Apply with resume to:
MACHINERY mover with Class 1 Drivers Licence Fax resume to 604 946 0623 Pro-Tech Industrial Movers Apex Industrial Movers www.industrial-moving.ca PROFESSIONAL SALES CONSULTANTS. Central Alberta’s leading Ford dealer requires two professional sales associates. We maintain a large inventory of New & Used vehicles & friendly country atmosphere with big city sales volume. We are closed Sundays and all Statutory Holidays. We offer a competitive pay plan with an aggressive bonus structure, salary guarantee and moving allowance. Attention: Dean Brackenbury, GSM. Email: brackenbury@denhamford.com. TWO FULL-TIME positions available immediately for an Import Auto dealer in the interior of BC. Service Advisor -minimum 2-3 years experience. Apprentice or Journeyman Technician - Both applicants must have good attitude, quality workmanship. Email: moejam@telus.net.
abajic@weedbusters.ca or visit us at
PERSONAL SERVICES
www.weedbusters.ca RJAMES WESTERN STAR FREIGHTLINER Journeyman Truck & Equipment Partsperson. Busy commercial transport truck dealership in Kamloops has an immediate opening for a journeyman parts person. This position is permanent full time with competitive wage and benefit package. Resumes to Attn: HR Dept 2072 Falcon Rd., Kamloops BC V2C 4J3 Fax: (250)374-7790 Email: jobapplication@jamesws.com Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
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APPLY NOW: Pennywise Scholarship For Women to attend Journalism certificate course at Langara College in Vancouver. Deadline June 15, 2013. More information: www.bccommunitynews.com.
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FINANCIAL SERVICES
NO CREDIT CHECKS •MONEY TODAY! •$500-$5000 • Instant Approvals • 60 Day Loans • Privacy Assured • Burnaby & Surrey Locations
www.topdogloans.com 604.503.BARK (2275) Searching for your dream home or selling it? This is the location. Listings include everything from acreage, farms/ranches to condos and waterfront homes.
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• ELECTRICAL • FULL PLUMBING SERVICES • HVAC GAS FITTING *Licensed *Insured 24hr. Emergency Service
604-475-7077
YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899
263 EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE Excavator & Bobcat Services
LEGAL SERVICES
CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certification, adoption property rental opportunities. For peace of mind & a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.
ELECTRICAL
C & C Electrical Mechanical
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•Drainage •Back-Filling •Landscaping & Excavating. Hourly or Contract. 38 Years Exp.
604-576-6750 or Cell: 604.341.7374
CRIMINAL RECORD? Guaranteed Record Removal since 1989. Confidential, Fast, & Affordable. Our A+BBB Rating assures EMPLOYMENT & TRAVEL FREEDOM. Call for FREE INFO. BOOKLET
EXCAVATORS
1-8-NOW-PARDON (1-866-972-7366) RemoveYourRecord.com STEEL BUILDINGS/METAL BUILDINGS 60% OFF! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca
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BACKHOES, CATS DUMP TRUCKS, BOBCATS FARM TRACTORS
(604)531-5935
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Carriers Needed Papers are delivered right to your door. No need to insert flyers!
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PETS 477
PETS
CARPETS AND BLINDS
BERNESE MOUNTAIN DOGS, bred at Diesel Kennel, one male puppy left, $1000. (604)869-5073
TOPSOIL
“ ABOVE THE REST “ Interior & Exterior Unbeatable Prices & Professional Crew. • Free Est. • Written Guarantee • No Hassle • Quick Work • Insured • WCB
COMPOSTED MULCH, SAND, GRAVEL
Call 604-531-5935
778-997-9582
• Custom Blind Sales • Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning • Blind Cleaning & Repair
CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866
IMPACT PRESSURE WASHING - Gutter, Windows, Full Houses.
Excellent Rates. (604)780-4604
Always! Power Washing, Window & Gutter cleaning, all your exterior cleaning needs. 604-230-0627
WE’VE GOT YOU COVERED
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
CALL DAVE
TREE SERVICE
www.paintspecial.com 604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley Running this ad for 8yrs
PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour
Dangerous Tree Removal ¡ Stump Grinding ¡ Crane Work and Logging ¡ Hedge Trimming ¡ Tree Pruning
353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS 10% DISCOUNT. MG Roofing & Siding. WCB. Re-roofing, New Roof Gutters. 604-812-9721
Eastcan RooďŹ ng & Siding
(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Services.
•New Roofs •Re-Roofs •Repairs Liability Insurance/BBB/10% off with ad
604.562.0957 or 604.961.0324
Mainland RooďŹ ng Ltd. 25 yrs in rooďŹ ng industry
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
AAA PRECISION PAINTING. Quality work. 778-881-6096.
www.mainlandroof.com .supersoil
RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL ¡ LOCALLY OWNED FREE ESTIMATES WCB ¡ INSURED English Bulldog Pups, Ch. Bred, shots. Gorgeous show quality $2800. 604-513-0092
Mercury Tree Service, Ltd. Contact: Jim Cory 778.668.5519
JACK RUSSELL pups 3F 1M. 8wks old, short legs, smooth coat. Dew claws done. $500. 778-883-6049
POWER WASHING
MALTESE 1 Male. 12 weeks old. 1st shots, vet ✔, health guaranteed view mother. $600. 1-604-355-0452
X COMMERCIAL X RESIDENTIAL X PARKADES X GRAFFITI REMOVAL X GUM REMOVAL X 200Âş HOT WATER X FULLY INSURED X WorkSafe BC
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
778.297.7302
PUG STUD (rare silver) and Golden Retriever Stud (OFA and eye Cert.) available for service. May consider puppy back or cash, depending. 604-820-4827 Mission
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SHELTIES: Sable colored. One 7 month old, two 3 month olds. Ready now. Shots/dewormed. 604-826-6311
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Quality service in South Delta since 1997
TRANSPORTATION
RENTALS
TRANSPORTATION
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
PLUMBING
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10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Lic.gas fitter. Aman: 778-895-2005
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APARTMENT/CONDO
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AUTO FINANCING
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VEHICLES WANTED
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SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
SURREY
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Precision 1 Plumbing & Heating Licensed ~ Insured. Hot water tanks, service, renos. Contact Rick 604-809-6822
Bro Marv Plumbing
A+ Lawn & Garden - Residential & Commercial services. 604.908.3596
283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS ALWAYS! GUTTER Cleaning & Roof Blowing, Moss Control,30 yrs exp., Reliable! Simon 604-230-0627
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HANDYPERSONS
HANDYMAN. Very reliable. 20 yrs exp. Senior’s discount. Make a list. CAN DO IT ALL! 604-866-4977
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HOME IMPROVEMENTS
24/7 plumbing, heating, plugged drains BBB ACCREDITED
call (604)582-1598 bromarv.com
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RUBBISH REMOVAL
RECYCLE-IT! JUNK REMOVAL • Estate Services • Electronics • Appliances • Old Furniture • Construction • Yard Waste • Concrete • Drywall • Junk • Rubbish • Mattresses • More
Recycled Earth Friendly HOT TUBS ARE NO PROBLEM!
CRESCENT Plumbing & Heating Licensed Residential 24hr. Service • Hot water tanks • Furnaces • Broilers • Plugged Drains 778-862-0560
PRECISION 1 Plumbing & Heating. Lic. & Ins. h/w tanks, service, renos, drain cleaning. Rick 604-809-6822
www.recycleitcanada.ca
Hauling Anything.. But Dead Bodies!! • Hvac Gas Fitting • Electrical *Licensed *Insured 24hr. Emergency Service
20 YARD BINS AVAILABLE We Load or You Load !
604.220.JUNK(5865) Serving Metro Vancouver Since 1988
C & C Electrical Mechanical
604-475-7077
TREE SERVICES
OUT of the blue II
GET the best for your moving 24/7 From $40/hr. Licensed & Insured. Seniors Discount. 778-773-3737
Phone: 604-581-8332 & 604-585-0063
FERTILIZERS
TOP CA$H PAID TODAY For SCRAP VEHICLES!
MEDICAL SUPPLIES
AQUASSURE Walk-in Tubs & Showers Local service. Save $$ 1-866-404-8827 www.aquassure.com
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removal done RIGHT! • Tree Trimming • Fully Insured • Best Rates
AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673
MISC. FOR SALE
The Scrapper
HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?
PIANO, Full keyboard, all the bells and whistles. Yamaha Clavinova. $500. Good cond. (604)531-1267
DreamTeam Auto Financing “0� Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals
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HOMES WANTED
www.treeworksonline.ca treeworkes@yahoo.ca
PETS
OKANAGAN
$45/Hr
1-800-961-7022
TRANSPORTATION WE BUY HOUSES! Older House • Damaged House Moving • Estate Sale • Just Want Out • Behind on Payments Quick Cash! • Flexible Terms! CALL US FIRST! 604-626-9647
604-787-5915/604-291-7778
www.affordablemovers.bc.com
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AUTO FINANCING
PETS
604-537-4140
FROM $140,000 Also; Spectacular 3 Acre Parcel at $390,000 1-250-558-7888 www.orlandoprojects.com ~ FINANCING AVAILABLE ~
Need A Vehicle! Guaranteed Auto Loan. Apply Now, 1.877.680.1231 www.UapplyUdrive.ca
• DIFFICULTY SELLING ? • Airedale Terrier pups. P/b, ckc reg., micro, health guar, 604-8192115. email: lovethem@telus.net
DifďŹ culty Making Payments? No Equity? Expired Listing? Penalty? We Take Over Payments! No Fees! www.GVCPS.ca / 604-786-4663
DELTA SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL Minimum $200 for Complete full-size Vehicles
639 REAL ESTATE SERVICES 329 PAINTING & DECORATING
#1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME 604.683.2200
Serving the Delta Area since 1986 604-649-1627 or 604-946-0943
PRIME LAKEVIEW LOTS
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MILANO PAINTING & RENOS. Int./Ext. Prof. Painters. Free Est. Bonded & Insured. 604-551-6510
2 hr. Service www.a1casper.com (604)209-2026
1ST CHOICE AUTO FINANCE Guaranteed Auto Loans 1.877.786.8704
REAL ESTATE
TREE & STUMP
AFFORDABLE MOVING From 1, 3, 5, 7 & 10 Ton Trucks Licensed ~ Reliable ~ 1 to 3 Men Free Estimate/Senior Discount Residential~Commercial~Pianos
Large 1 & 2 bedroom units Rent from $725.00/mo.
WEED FREE Mushroom Manure 13 yards - $160 or Well Rotted 10 yards - $180. 604-856-8877
MOVING & STORAGE
1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Across the street - across the world Real Professionals, Reas. Rates. Best in every way! 604-721-4555.
Regency Park Gardens
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FULL PLUMBING SERVICES
RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT Auction Burnaby - Saturday June 15th @ 11am - Used Equipment and Refrigeration from closures, buyouts & bailiff seizures. New Equipment Liquidation - direct from manufacturer, & dealer showrooms! Got to www.KwikAuctions.com - or call 1-800-556-5945
A1 AUTO LOANS. Good, Bad or No Credit - No problem. We help with rebuilding credit & also offer a first time buyer program. Call 1-855-957-7755. langleyautoloans.com 1.877.810.8649
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Savoury Island Clams
Vancouver Island Oysters
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100 g
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California Grown
half dozen
FRESH
Saltspring Island Mussels
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38 100 g
1
48 lb
FRESH
BC WILD
FRESH
FRESH
Boneless. Mild flavour, rich in omega-3!
Caught fresh off the west coast of Vancouver Island.
Mexico Grown
Locally Grown
Swordfish Steaks
2
Ling Cod Fillets
2
98
3
2
98
100 g
New York Steaks
Alaskan Crab Legs
Banana Bread Fresh baked. 250 g loaf.
4
1
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98 100 g
each
Tim Hortons
12 Ave
56 St
Tsawwassen Shopping Centre
Ph: 604-943-7374 Open 7 days 8am -8pm
each
Prices in effect June 6 – 12, 2013
1202A - 56th Street, Delta
7 #1
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Cori’s
Tender, juicy 7-8 oz Striploin. Grass-fed beef with no added growth hormones.
Large size, Bairdi Snow Crab. Easy cooking instructions provided.
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Hawaiian Pineapples
48
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Large 13/15 size. Raw, frozen.
78
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100 g
Jumbo Tiger Prawns
Made with fresh crab, pollock, seasonings and cracker crumbs.
2
48
98
100 g
Crab Cakes
1
Seedless Watermelon
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from the farm to our stores... from our family to yours
Red Peppers
98
¢ lb
FRESH Hothouse Tomatoes Locally Grown
1
28 lb
Bananas Imported
EVERYDAY PRICE!
59
¢ lb
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