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Frank Giustra has gone a long way since graduating from Douglas College. And so, incidentally, has Douglas. See Page A11

Group slams special ed cuts Inclusion BC upset with New West layoffs to SEAs Grant Granger

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Gavin McLeod of the West End Residents Association surveys the stretch of Stewardson Way and Sixth Avenue where he’d like to see a pedestrian crossing reinstated.

Residents want Stewardson overpass Calls for pedestrian link between Grimston Park and River Drive Grant Granger

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As Gavin McLeod described why a pedestrian crossing between Grimston Park and River Drive should be brought back, cars were honking on Stewardson Way. The drivers were alarmed by a jaywalker who brazenly climbed over a barrier or two and was walking across the busy, complex

section of road where Sixth replaced, but that hasn’t happened. Avenue and Stewardson funnel McLeod says the West End onto the Queensborough Bridge Residents Association will be and Marine Way. The approaching city council unapologetic pedestrian, as calling for a new one to be he sauntered through traffic, built. was unwittingly verifying “We’re gathering our McLeod’s point for him. ammunition,” said McLeod. Before the bridge’s north “There seems to be a end was reconfigured a reluctance to do it.” LOWRIE few years ago, there was a What the Ministry of crosswalk—part of the BC Transportation did build Parkway—that connected Grimston was a pedestrian/cyclist connection to the other side. McLeod maintains on the west side of the 22nd Street it was supposed to have been SkyTrain station, several blocks

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away from the previous crossing. McLeod said that crossing was supposed to be for bicycles and wasn’t intended to be a replacement for the old crosswalk that required users to push two buttons to trigger traffic control signals, often with a wait on a median in the middle of traffic in between them. “It could be a little anxiety producing,” admitted McLeod. “But for our residents on River Drive that was the only access they had.” Please see MINISTRY, A3

Inclusion BC has blasted the New Westminster school district’s decision to eliminate 27 special education assistant (SEA) positions to help balance its 201314 budget. Faith Bodnar, executive director of the organization that advocates for people with developmental disabilities, said New Westminster’s actions, along with decisions made by the Coquitlam and Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows school districts, raise questions about the right to have a quality education for children with special needs. “Whenever I see cuts like this, it’s very, very concerning. We don’t have enough support right now. We need to be providing support and not be taking it away,” said Bodnar on Wednesday. The New Westminster board of education recently approved cuts to more than 40 full-time positions, including the SEAs, to cover an expected shortfall of $3.5 million for the upcoming school year. Please see CUT, A10

A2 NewsLeader Friday, June 7, 2013

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING June 17, 2013 6:00 pm Council Chamber, City Hall 511 Royal Avenue, New Westminster, B. C. V3L 1H9

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The purpose of Heritage Designation Bylaw No. 7599, 2013 is to provide longterm legal protection on the property at 235 Durham Street. Queries: Development Services Department: 604-527-4532 Inspection of Documents: A copy of the proposed bylaws, supporting staff reports and relevant background documentation may be inspected at the Development Services Department (Planning), City Hall, 511 Royal Avenue, New Westminster, British Columbia, Monday to Friday inclusive (except statutory holidays) between 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. from May 31, 2013 to June 17, 2013. Public Participation: All persons, who believe their interest in the property is affected by the proposed bylaw shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard, or to present written submissions respecting matters contained in the bylaw prior to the close of the Public Hearing. Written submissions must be addressed to Mayor and Council, and submitted through one of the following methods: Email: clerks@newwestcity.ca Fax: 604 527 4594 Hard Copy: Legislative Services Department 511 Royal Avenue New Westminster BC V3L 1H9

Submissions received for the Public Hearing will be included in the public information package for Council’s consideration, which will be available on the City of New Westminster website (www.newwestcity.ca), with other associated information. No further information can be considered by Council after the conclusion of the Public Hearing. Rick Page, Corporate Officer This meeting will be broadcast over the internet and/or television.

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Queries: Development Services Department: 604-527-4532 Inspection of Documents: A copy of the proposed bylaws, supporting staff reports and relevant background documentation may be inspected at the Development Services Department (Planning), City Hall, 511 Royal Avenue, New Westminster, British Columbia, Monday to Friday inclusive (except statutory holidays) between 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. from May 31, 2013 to June 17, 2013. Public Participation: All persons, who believe their interest in the property is affected by the proposed bylaw shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard, or to present written submissions respecting matters contained in the bylaw prior to the close of the Public Hearing. Written submissions must be addressed to Mayor and Council, and submitted through one of the following methods: Email: clerks@newwestcity.ca Fax: 604 527-4594 Hard Copy: Legislative Services Department 511 Royal Avenue New Westminster BC V3L 1H9 Submissions received for the Public Hearing will be included in the public information package for Council’s consideration, which will be available on the City of New Westminster website (www.newwestcity.ca), with other associated information. No further information can be considered by Council after the conclusion of the Public Hearing. Rick Page, Corporate Officer This meeting will be broadcast over the internet and/or television.

BROW OF THE HILL RESIDENTS’ ASSOCIATION AGM Wednesday, June 12, 2013 7:00 - 9:00 pm New Westminster Public Library, Plaskett Room The agenda will include the election of the board and defining issues for the neighbourhood. For more information, please contact Matt Lorenzi at 604.526.9954.

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TransLink makes big move into New West Sets up shop in Sapperton’s Brewery District

TransLink said the new office would house 250 Transit Police staff and 230 TransLink employees. It was expected there would be an annual savings of $430,000 from leases on its Metrotown headquarters in Burnaby and operations at Gateway Station in Surrey, as well as the police offices on Columbia Street in New Westminster. Since then, Coast Mountain Bus Company was added to the mix, as was a consolidation of more TransLink offices than originally planned. The end result will be 900 to 1,000 employees being based at the Brewery District office and an annual savings of more than $2.5 million, said Zabel. “We opted to sign a 20-year lease and that give us an open floor plan that gives us a better collaborative environment,” said Zabel of all the different operations being in one spot. The organizations—Transit Police, TransLink and Coast Mountain—occupy the third to

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It was lunch hour on Monday, the first day of TransLink being in its new Brewery District digs, and media relations spokesman Derek Zabel was hungry. So he went to check out what was nearby and wandered into a sandwich shop. They asked him where he was from, and when he told them TransLink and that nearly 1,000 employees would now be working in the area they said, “Oh, this is great!” TransLink’s move has been highly anticipated in Sapperton ever since it was announced in September 2010 that the transit authority had signed a 20-year lease with Wesgroup, the project’s developers. And it turns out the area is going to get even more than it originally anticipated. When first announced,

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TransLink staff moved into their new offices in Sapperton this week.

seventh floors at 287 Nelson’s Court. “It creates efficiencies because we used to travel to different offices and not having to saves money,” added TransLink spokeswoman Jiana Ling. And even if they do have to move about the city, the office is right next to a SkyTrain station.

And the economic benefits will be felt by the City of New Westminster too, said Coun. Bill Harper, chair of the city’s economic development advisory committee. “It’s going to be a very large economic impact,” said Harper. He said when it’s all done, the Brewery District will bring 2,300

to 2,800 employees into the area. Add in the province’s promise to redevelop Royal Columbian Hospital and the future looks bright for the east end of the city, he added. Harper said many health care providers are already signing up. Even though the offices above the Thrifty’s supermarket, the first stage of the Brewery District, were zoned commercial most leases were to the health care sector, he said. The next building Wesgroup is constructing has already been sold to the Health Sciences Association, a union representing 17,000 professionals and workers in the industry. “It’s going to be quite an impact, not only on Sapperton, but on the entire city,” said Harper. Combined with Downtown developments, increased activity in Queensborough and a 40-acre commercial/residential project at Braid and Brunette, Harper is bullish on the city’s economic development.

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Not as anxiety inducing as it is now for those he often sees run across traffic to get to the bus stop, avoiding the long walk around. McLeod estimated that walking from his home—which is right above where the old crosswalk used to be—to the south side requires a 2.7-kilometre detour. He suggested Grimston’s topography provides natural elevation for an overpass. “It would link up quite nicely to River Drive.” McLeod said the city receives

revenue from the Starlight Casino, new development and digital signs that seems to be used everywhere else in the city but his neighbourhood. He believes some of that money could go toward funding the overpass. “The good old West End, otherwise known as off the beaten path,” said McLeod, whose organization has raised the issue with the city’s traffic committee. “It’s like we’re banging our heads against the wall.

Whatever argument we come up with gets rejected.” New Westminster director of engineering Jim Lowrie said when the province reconfigured the Queensborough interchange the transportation ministry determined a crosswalk couldn’t be kept where it was. “We did approach the ministry quite strongly with the view of reinstating a GAVIN MCLEOD/CONTRIBUTED crosswalk at that location or The best way to judge the need for a pedestrian an overpass. But the ministry overpass might be to sit and watch how people get couldn’t justify an overpass at from A to B. This man has opted for a dangerous multithat location,” said Lowrie. lane gamble across Stewardson Way.

He pointed out in addition to the one by the SkyTrain station there is an alternate crossing down the hill at Fifth Avenue. Lowrie said the roads where McLeod is proposing a crossing are under provincial jurisdiction so it’s unlikely the city could do anything even if it wanted to. “We could not unilaterally go and do it. It’s ministry jurisdiction. They would be the logical agency to construct in that case,” said Lowrie.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 7602, 2013 and DEVELOPMENT VARIANCE PERMIT NO. 558 Location: 467 E. Eighth Avenue (as shown on the map) Purpose: The purpose of the bylaw is to rezone the property in order to allow the property to be subdivided into two lots. The purpose of the DVP is to allow construction of detached garages close to the property lines abutting McDonald Street, at what has historically been considered the rear property line. Queries: Development Services Department: 604-527-4503 Inspection of Documents: Copies of the proposed bylaw and DVP, supporting staff reports and relevant background documentation may be inspected at the Development Services Department (Planning), City Hall, 511 Royal Avenue, New Westminster, British Columbia, Monday to Friday inclusive between 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. from Friday, May 31 to Monday, June 17, 2013. Public Participation: All persons, who believe their interest in the property is affected by the proposed bylaw and DVP shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard, or to present written submissions respecting matters contained in the bylaw prior to the close of the Public Hearing and Opportunity To Be Heard. Written submissions must be addressed to Mayor and Council, and submitted through one of the following methods: Email: clerks@newwestcity.ca Fax: 604 527 4594 Hard Copy: Legislative Services Department 511 Royal Avenue New Westminster BC V3L 1H9 Submissions received for the Public Hearing and Opportunity To Be Heard will be included in the public information package for Council’s consideration, which will be available on the City of New Westminster website (www.newwestcity.ca), with other associated information.

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Queries: Development Services Department: 604 527 4532 Inspection of Documents: A copy of the proposed bylaws, supporting staff reports and relevant background documentation may be inspected at the Development Services Department (Planning), City Hall, 511 Royal Avenue, New Westminster, British Columbia, Monday to Friday inclusive (except statutory holidays) between 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. from Friday, May 31, 2013 to Monday, June 17, 2013. Public Participation: All persons, who believe their interest in the property is affected by the proposed bylaw shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard, or to present written submissions respecting matters contained in the bylaw prior to the close of the Public Hearing. Written submissions must be addressed to Mayor and Council, and submitted through one of the following methods: Email: clerks@newwestcity.ca Fax: 604 527 4594 Hard Copy: Legislative Services Department 511 Royal Avenue New Westminster BC V3L 1H9 Submissions received for the Public Hearing will be included in the public information package for Council’s consideration, which will be available on the City of New Westminster website (www.newwestcity.ca), with other associated information. No further information can be considered by Council after the conclusion of the Public Hearing. Rick Page, Corporate Officer This meeting will be broadcast over the internet and/or television.

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The thorny issue of saving heritage We love heritage here in New West. And if there’s a heritage heart in the Royal City, it’s undoubtedly the Queen’s Park neighbourhood. But what if, over time, that heritage slipped away? What if those charming craftsman, Queen Anne and Edwardian homes slowly were replaced with new houses by owners who chose pragmatism over idealism when the time came to renovate, restore, rebuild or move? What if the squeaky floors and quirky corners became too much? Is there adequate protection to ensure enough of that precious heritage is retained indefinitely? This past week marked the first steps in the demolition of a much-loved oldtimer in Queen’s Park, the Edward A. Riddell House, a 1926 craftsman at 221 Third Ave. Dave Brett, president of the Queen’s Park Residents Association, said some people called it the Hobbit House, while others called it Wellington House, in reference to early occupants. Many responded with

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sadness and frustration to see this gem on its way out. People passionate about heritage feel it keenly when a house like this goes, and many worry others will follow. Dave told me: “One comment that has circulated over the years, is ‘if they tear down Wellington House, they’ll tear down any house.’” I have friends with a heritage home nearby. It’s on a fantastic, big, shady lot, it’s just a block from the park, and has some great features inside. But it’s got some awkward spaces inside and doesn’t fit the family’s needs as well these days. Because of its design, renovation would be very expensive. If it weren’t in Queen’s Park, they’d have an easier time deciding to rebuild. Queen’s Park neighbourhood

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How many houses in Queen’s Park today are protected via an HRA? Nine. Can’t we do more? Should we do more? Are these tools enough to ensure Queen’s Park—the heritage heart in a rapidly growing city—is preserved? If it chose, the city could create a heritage bylaw to protect a property without the owner’s consent. It’s something cities are loathe to do, and it’s only been invoked once.

Demolitions could be halted, and renovations could require heritage review. So far, Julie says response has been cool. She hears: “We love heritage conservation, just not in our area.” And I suppose the translation is we love heritage, and believe it’s worth preserving. Just don’t tell us what we can and cannot do.

Just over three years ago, the City of Victoria tried to prevent Roger’s Chocolates from renovating the interior of its 1891 building on Government Street (The interior is a National Historic Site). The case went to court. Victoria lost and paid $600,000 plus 85 per cent of legal costs. New West city council would still like to do more, though. Currently, Julie is consulting residents in four small areas of the city about possibly designating them as heritage conservation areas (HCAs).

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The majority of New Westminster’s cuts, Bodnar said, directly and disproportionately target students with special needs. She’s worried such actions could signal a return to segregated education instead of the integrated programs that have been developed. “That would be a huge, huge loss and put us back 25 years for special education kids,” said Bodnar. “We should have much higher expectations for our children in our schools, and that’s unacceptable.” Bodnar questions what other programs could have been cut back since she considers special education to be basically core education. “I have a lot of very serious questions about why these positions are being targeted,” said Bodnar. “Are we sure there’s something else that wasn’t cut [that could be]?” Bodnar said she is well aware of the pressures placed on school districts the last few years, but “we should be

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very loathe to make cuts to it extremely difficult, if not helping teachers meet the needs impossible, to deliver a program of students, not just in New without adequate support in Westminster, but the province. place for each of our students.” They should not be the first on Graham believes the board the chopping block.” should be looking at cutting or Bodnar pointed out a recent eliminating district programs Supreme Court of Canada instead. ruling on a British Columbia “The cuts we’re making case ruled adequate are not unlike the ones special education “is not we’ve made in the a dispensable luxury.” past and unless we do The court, she said, found something constructive severe financial pressures we’re going to be sitting is not a reason to deny here next year doing the access to education for same,” said Graham, MORTENSEN students with special noting programs needs. such as international Board trustee Lisa Graham, baccalaureate and alternate who has a special needs programs should be considered son educated in the New instead. “Why are we not Westminster public school looking at programs?” system, opposed the special Graham said she has long needs staff cuts. called for special needs funding “I don’t know how you to be indexed so it doesn’t fall can cut that many because behind other areas of education the number of students won’t and districts don’t reach critical drop,” said Graham. “The kids deficit situations. we have to worry about are the “That’s a key thing that grey-area kids, the ones without should have happened years a diagnosis but we know require ago, and historically it doesn’t support … It’s going to make matter who is in government in Victoria, whether it’s the Liberals or the NDP, special needs children have never been given a fair shake,” said Graham, who noted she first ran for trustee because the New Democratic government of the 1990s wasn’t dealing with special needs. Trustee MaryAnn Mortensen said it is too late in the year to start discussing cutting a program because proper public consultation would need to be done. “We’re challenged. The most recent staff adjustments, while I’m not in favour of essentially gutting special education, are now in line with the rest of the province. That goes to show you the model of criteria for funding needs to change and the funding needs to change,” said Mortensen.

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Giustra, Legge honoured by Douglas College Business and community mostly through Variety—The leader Peter Legge received Children’s Charity. Douglas College’s highest “Mr. Legge is a natural fit distinction, honourary for Honourary Fellow,” said fellowship, on Wednesday while Douglas board chair Paul mining investor, film executive Wates. and philanthropist “He is a Frank Giustra highly successful was honoured as a businessman most distinguished who believes in alumni. helping others and Legge, CEO giving back to his of Canada Wide community. He is Media, Western someone we can Canada’s biggest all look up to.” independent Giustra, publishing who grew up in company, has Aldergrove, went donated to the to Douglas in the Douglas College grad Frank college and Giustra is the founder of Lions late 1970s, at first lent his name, playing trumpet in Gate Entertainment. expertise and the school’s music influence to the school’s program before switching to institute for sales excellence. business and finance. “To receive the highest He worked in Europe for recognition from a respected Yorkton Securities before college that has two campuses— becoming its president in 1990 one in the town I was raised and chairman and CEO in in (New Westminster), and 1995. the second, in the community He was chair of Endeavour I live in (Coquitlam)—is an Financial from 2001 to 2007 absolutely huge honour,” said and is now CEO of Fiore Legge in a press release. Financial Corporation. He is Legge has raised millions also founder of Lions Gate of dollars for various causes, Entertainment.

“It’s probably the last thing I would have expected, but I’m honoured,” said Giustra in another college press release. “I certainly couldn’t have imagined this back when I graduated.” His philanthropy includes being founder and chair of the Clinton Giustra Enterprise Partnership with former U.S. President Bill Clinton to create social and economic programs to combat poverty in developing countries. Giustra also is a director of Streetohome Foundation, which strives to eliminate homelessness in Vancouver with affordable housing. “Few people in the world could be said to better reflect our college motto, ‘Do what you love. Be good at it,’ more than Frank Giustra,” said Douglas president Scott McAlpine. “Mr. Giustra has embraced this philosophy his whole life and he has truly embodied the spirit of Douglas.” Giustra wasn’t able to attend Wednesday’s graduation ceremony, but he did provide a video address to the students which is available at www. douglascollege.ca.

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John-Mark Ferguson and Mark Fox have spent much of the past year chasing a little red balloon in the basement of Fox’s Queen’s Park home. They’re also chasing a dream. Ferguson and Fox have just released their first educational gaming app for mobile devices like smartphones and tablets. Free the Balloon challenges kids to steer a floating balloon through hoops, avoiding destruction from falling icicles, lightning strikes and birds with sharp beaks and talons. The hoops are also numbered and must be conquered according to the numeric challenge set out at the beginning of each level of gameplay. The game is the second app for Ferguson and Fox’s company, Forseti Digital, that operates from a couple of cluttered desks squirreled beneath the stairs leading to the basement. Their first was a simple metronome. But it was the first app of its kind developed for

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Mark Fox and John-Mark Ferguson developed their new educational gaming app Free the Balloon in the basement of Fox’s Queen’s Park home.

the BlackBerry, back when that system ruled the mobile device roost. “It was as basic as it gets,” says Fox. “In order to get in the game, you just have to do something.” Three years later the 99-cent app still generates income and its developers marvel at the unique ways users have adapted it for their own needs, such as improving their golf swing or regulating their cadence while riding a bike. Ferguson, 24, and Fox, who’s

58, formed their partnership out of a chance conversation Ferguson had with one of his professors when he was studying business at Trinity Western University, who advised him there was money to be made developing apps. But with no background in computer programming, Ferguson remembered one of his neighbours, Fox, who worked in software development for various companies in the Silicon Valley. Please see gAME, A13

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With the launch of their metronome app behind them, the two developers turned their attention to their next project. Games seemed an obvious choice but the field was already jammed with everything from first-person shooters to Angry Birds. Games with an educational component, however, aren’t so ubiquitous. Ferguson and Fox talked to educators and kids to glean ideas. The former were excited about the possibilities. The latter told them point blank, “educational games suck.” “That’s what we were up against,” says Ferguson. They sketched ideas on a

whiteboard, trying to keep the game as gender-neutral and universally understandable as possible. “You’re trying to create an experience inside the head of the player,” says Fox. As they ported their doodles to computer code, they betatested early versions of the game on elementary school students. “There’s no shortcut,” says Fox of the development process. “The game can’t be too difficult, but we have to keep it challenging.” Building for the Android operating system also proved daunting, as it supports some 1,800 different devices with a myriad of technical parameters

like screen resolution. They also created an iOS version for Apple devices like the iPhone and iPad. The app itself is free, but users can purchase graphic upgrades, new challenges, even shortcuts. A recent trip to Laos, where almost every kid seemed to have access to a cellphone, opened Ferguson’s eyes to the immense potential market for educational games on mobile devices. “It’s still in its infancy,” he says. “The concepts are big and we’re taking on a little sliver.” • To learn more about Free the Balloon, including links to a trailer and where it can be acquired, go to www. forsetidigital.com.

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Alicia is working on leading a healthier life and wants to continue this with the Kin’s Green Fighters challenge. One of the last challenges Alicia Worobec had to complete for the Kin’s Green Fighters Challenge was to compose a list of healthy activities, and healthy foods to fuel them. Just a few short months ago activities like riding a bike along the seawall, doing the Grouse Grind, roller or ice skating and gardening wouldn’t have been on her radar. Foods like edemame, Greek yogurt, sugar snap peas, pumpkin seeds and sprouts weren’t on her snack menu. But 13 weeks of healthy living and eating have given her a new outlook. “I know in my heart and my brain that I have achieved a personal success in the way I have challenged bad habits, thought patterns and baggage that I have lugged around with me for years.” And with her young daughter watching her every step, she’s motivated to keep her healthy regime.

June 7, 2013 Goal: I want to break a family history of being overweight, and be a positive role model of health for my daughter. Fundraising Goal: $10,000 donation to Canadian Cancer Society

Police calls now handled by E-Comm All emergency calls and among the 13 police agencies dispatch services in New and 19 fire departments Westminster are now throughout southwest being handled by B.C. using E-Comm. E-Comm. That kind of The city’s police consolidation will make department joined the it easier for the various regional emergency agencies and departments communications service to work together during jones on Tuesday, joining major incidents. the New West fire “Our partnership department which was already with E-Comm will provide

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Health officer seeks probe of coal dust, train impacts Port CEO says no evidence presented of health risk Jeff Nagel Black Press

Fraser Health’s chief medical health officer says he’s “concerned” about potential health impacts from a proposed new coal export terminal in Surrey directly across the Fraser River from New Westminster. In a statement issued May 30, Dr. Paul Van Buynder recommended a comprehensive health impact assessment be undertaken for the project

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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 criticial 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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‘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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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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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

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RUBBISH REMOVAL

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 374

TREE SERVICES

★ ★CALL NOW★ ★ LOW COST RUBBISH REMOVAL

PETS 477

PETS

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

★ Disposal ★ Renovations Debris ★ Construction ★ Drywall Pickup ★ Demolition ★ 7 days/week ★ Free Estimates ★

SHELTIES: Sable colored. One 7 month old, two 3 month olds. Ready now. Shots/dewormed. 604-826-6311

Isaac 604-727-5232

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE 625

627

SUNDECKS

509 PETS 477

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

374

TREE SERVICES

TREE & STUMP removal done RIGHT! • Tree Trimming • Fully Insured • Best Rates 604-787-5915/604-291-7778

www.treeworksonline.ca treeworkes@yahoo.ca

PETS

Airedale Terrier pups. P/b, ckc reg., micro, health guar, 604-8192115. email: lovethem@telus.net BERNESE MOUNTAIN DOGS, bred at Diesel Kennel, one male puppy left, $1000. (604)869-5073 CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866 CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION in need of caring homes! All cats are spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Visit us at fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977

AUCTIONS

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

533

FERTILIZERS

WEED FREE Mushroom Manure 13 yards - $160 or Well Rotted 10 yards - $180. 604-856-8877

560

MISC. FOR SALE

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper? bcclassified.com MERCHANDISE: Antiques & collectibles, to sporting goods & electronics, to parakeets & pet supplies, if it’s considered merchandise for sale, you can find it here.

566 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

HOMES WANTED

REAL ESTATE English Bulldog Pups, Ch. Bred, shots. Gorgeous show quality $2800. 604-513-0092

609

APARTMENT/CONDOS

JACK RUSSELL pups 3F 1M. 8wks old, short legs, smooth coat. Dew claws done. $500. 778-883-6049 MALTESE 1 Male. 12 weeks old. 1st shots, vet ✔, health guaranteed view mother. $600. 1-604-355-0452 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

APARTMENT/CONDO

810

AUTO FINANCING

TRANSPORTATION 845

RIVIERA MANOR 409 Ash St. New Westminster 1 Bed. 2nd floor and 2 Bed. Penthouse available. Heat, hot water and T.V. cable included.

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

WINDSOR HOUSE 1 Bed. New carpet and parking included. Call Manager @ Phone: 604-526-0147

• Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal

PRIME LAKEVIEW LOTS

WALKER MANOR

FROM $140,000 Also; Spectacular 3 Acre Parcel at $390,000 1-250-558-7888 www.orlandoprojects.com ~ FINANCING AVAILABLE ~

Bright large 1br for rent fully reno, available immediately very clean quite building.

FREE TOWING 7 days/wk. We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022

6985 Walker Ave

639 REAL ESTATE SERVICES • DIFFICULTY SELLING ? • Difﬁculty Making Payments? No Equity? Expired Listing? Penalty? We Take Over Payments! No Fees! www.GVCPS.ca / 604-786-4663

641

TOWNHOUSES

26 DAZZLING Come and see. Daily 11 to 7pm 14905 60th Ave. Surrey, B.C. Come see what’s cookin’ in our kitchens. More counterspace, cabinets & more drawers to store!

TOP CA$H PAID TODAY For SCRAP VEHICLES!

604-358-9575 WE’RE ON THE WEB

www.bcclassified.com

1ST CHOICE AUTO FINANCE Guaranteed Auto Loans 1.877.786.8704

604-575-5555 Toll-Free 1-866-575-5777

750

SUITES, LOWER By virtue of the Warehouseman’s Lien Act and on behalf of Murray Latta Progressive Machine Inc, we will dispose of goods, namely: Miscellaneous Equipment; debtor “Roti Industries Ltd” to recover $8,280.10 plus accruing storage and any / all other expenses related. These items will be made available for sale after June 20, 2013. Goods are currently being stored at Murray Latta Progressive Machine Inc, 8717 132nd Street, Surrey, BC. Contact 604434-2448 for further information.

BURNABY, 2/bdrm bsmt suite. N/P, N/S. Now. $900/mo. incl util. & cble. 604-779-7816, 778-892-7146 NEW WEST: Reno’d furn bachelor ste, nr Sapperton stn, Clean quiet ldry, yrd prkg, $550. (778)385-2904 P.Coquitlam 1BR $700 incl utils cls to ament new carpet fresh paint full bath sh ldry NS/NP 604-552-4760

752

TOWNHOUSES

PITT MEADOWS: 2 - 3 bdrm co-op T/H $1030/mo - $1134/mo. Shares req’d. Close to WCE, schools & shopping. No subsidy available. 19225 119th Ave. For more info & to book an appt. call 604-465-1938

845

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

TRANSPORTATION 810

AUTO FINANCING

DreamTeam Auto Financing “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals BURNABY MTN: 2 bed 2 bth 2 storey Townhome. New kitchen, flooring, bathrms. A Must See! Open House Sat/Sun 1-3PM MLS# V1010704. 9124 Centaurus Circle, $308,800: Rahim at 778-229-4470.

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO 2 bdrm bright apt. Large 2 br located in a Central Coq Co-op. $810/mo. No subsidy. Close to transit, schools, and shopping.

Sandy 604 945 5864 sandy@terramanagement.ca BURNABY

GABLE GARDENS MOVE IN INCENTIVE • • • • • •

Nice, clean and quiet 1 bdrm, $860.00. 2 bedroom for $960.00 Walk to Highgate Close to transit & schools Upgraded suite Cat okay On site manager Please call 604-521-3448 for viewing.

CLEAN SPACIOUS SUITES 1 & 2 Bdrm Suites Centrally Located, 1/2 blk-Metrotown Mall Full time caretaker.

MOVE IN TODAY!!! CALL ANYTIME TO VIEW

778-323-0237 COQUITLAM

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

Please Call

AUTOS: To buy or sell your car, truck, RV, van, 4x4 or trailer - this category has it all. You’ll also find automotive supplies and classic cars for sale, or you can list the vehicle you’re seeking.

bcclassified.com

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

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

NEW WESTMINSTER

thegroveatcambridge.ca Hans at Global 604-597-7177 LOUGHEED SKYTRAIN: 2 bed 2 bth 2 patio Updated Open Concept Condo, High Rise. MLS# 1001731. $264,888: Rahim 778-229-4470.

TRANSPORTATION

OKANAGAN

TOWN HOMES PIANO, Full keyboard, all the bells and whistles. Yamaha Clavinova. $500. Good cond. (604)531-1267

706

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

ABC TREE MEN Pruning, Shaping, Tree Removal & Stump Grinding. 604-521-7594 604-817-8899

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FOR SALE BY OWNER

BEAUTIFUL NORTH SHORE PROPERTY - .41 acres, reno’d 3 bdrm manuf. home. 1 blk from Kootenay Lake. Many extras. $214,000 250-229-4743

RENTALS

NOTICE TO CREDITORS RE: JOHN SCHARFT, DECEASED on 9 May 2013. Creditors having claims against the Estate of the late John Scharft formerly of: #211-5095 Newton St., Burnaby, B.C. are hereby required to send full particulars thereof to Harry Scharft at: #1008-21937-48th Ave., Langley, B.C., V3A 8C3 before June 20th 2013 after which date the Executor will distribute the estate amongst the parties entitled thereto, having regard only to the claims that have been received. Harry Scharft - Ex

1-800-961-7022

www.iDreamAuto.com DL# 7557

Multi-media Journalist The North Shore Outlook, a weekly publication serving more than 56,350 homes in North and West Vancouver, has an opening for a full-time, multi-media journalist. The successful candidate will have diverse writing capabilities, including a flair for narrative. Advanced photography and video skills will be key attributes, as well as excellent time management. An ideal applicant will have a strong grasp of social media best practices (Twitter, Facebook, etc.), a passion for online journalism, and an understanding of how to tailor content accordingly. We are looking for someone who will be a key contributor to the core print product, while bringing creativity and innovation to our web-based branding. Knowledge of basic Photoshop, iMovie and InDesign is a must. Candidates should have a diploma/degree in journalism, or a related field. The successful candidate will show keen attention to detail, work well under deadline pressures, and be willing to learn in a fast-paced environment, as well as have the ability to teach others as new strategies and techniques are incorporated into our media package. The Outlook is part of Black Press, Canada’s largest private, independent newspaper company, with more than 150 community, daily and urban newspapers in B.C., Alberta, Washington State, Ohio and Hawaii.

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

Call (604) 931-2670

SURREY Central. Large 1 & 2 bdrm apts. Close to skytrain. Incl heat, cable, pkng & 3 appli’s. N/P. 604-588-4664 or 604-588-8121.

Those interested should submit a resume, writing samples and a cover letter by June 17, 2013. To: Editor, North Shore Outlook editor@northshoreoutlook.com fax 604 903-1001 #104 – 980 West 1st Street North Vancouver, B.C. V7P 3N4

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An Invitation to all Seniors to experience... Wednesday, June 12th 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm

We are Proud to Present...

The 6th Annual ~ A Taste of Amica. Visit and sample the fresh tastes and selections of a summer picnic with a gourmet twist, Amica style! Come with a friend for this complimentary afternoon. RSVP to 604.291.1792 or register on-line at www.amica.ca Amica at Rideau Manor A Wellness & Vitalityâ„˘ Residence 1850 Rosser Avenue Burnaby, BC V5C 5E1 13-0663

Independent Rental Retirement Living

Canadian Owned

and Operated