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Local winemakers prepared their grapes with a crush party in Queensborough last weekend. See Page A3
Coal port impact probed But local enviro group says it’s just optics Mario Bartel
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James Short cuddles Dudley, one of three terrier cross dogs still to be adopted after 13 were abandoned at the New Westminster animal shelter in the middle of the night two weeks ago.
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All but three of 13 dogs abandoned at the New Westminster animal shelter early Friday morning two weeks ago have been adopted to new homes. James Short, an animal control officer at the shelter, said there was “a lot of public interest” after the dogs appeared at their doorstep at the start of the Labour Day weekend. At first staff thought they were dealing with a dozen dogs, but one had escaped its cage and was found later wandering nearby.
They were amongst two mass cleanup. “We couldn’t just let them abandonments that night, as go out in the yard.” another 38 dogs were dropped at an A donation of training pads from animal shelter in a local business Richmond. made that job easier. Short said while The dogs, aged all the small terrier James Short eight months to It’s pretty crazy how quickly about five years, crosses appeared they came in and how quickly in good health, the they went out. required vet sudden appearance checkups and a full of so many dogs strained the regime of vaccinations. They also resources of the small shelter got names, so staff could identify located in Queensborough. them. One, Dudley, appears to be “Staffing was a challenge,” he blind, with cataracts in both eyes. said, adding none of the dogs were Short said the dogs were friendly housebroken so required constant and socialized with each other when
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A decision by Port Metro Vancouver to require Fraser Surrey Docks to conduct a full environmental impact assessment before it can proceed with a new coal export terminal is getting a cool response from the project’s opponents across the Fraser River in New Westminster. Andrew Murray of New Westminster Environmental Partners said the assessment of the proposed terminal which will transfer trainloads of thermal coal from the U.S. to barges for shipment to Texada Island “lacks legitimacy” because it doesn’t allow for public input. The president of Surrey Fraser Docks, Jeff Scott, said consulting firm SNCLavalin will carry out the assessment and have it completed by the end of September. That short timeline is also problematic, said Murray. “It’s Port Metro Vancouver responding to the public pressure and giving the optics of due diligence,” said Murray. see ‘THIS IS FAR’, A3
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CITYPAGE BECOMING A CANADIAN WORKSHOP SERIES A series of workshops on becoming a Canadian will be held at the New Westminster Public Library on four Tuesdays: September 24, October 2, October 8, and October 15 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm Learn how to apply for Canadian citizenship, about Canada’s history and how Canadians govern themselves. Students will have an opportunity to participate in a mock citizenship interview. Register with the Library at 604-527-4667 or with MOSAIC at 604.522.3722 ext. 155 or email rbagheri@mosaicbc.com Co-sponsored by New Westminster Public Library and MOSAIC’s Settlement Program.
ART IN THE LIBRARY The New Westminster Public Library has two art displays in September. On the ramp, the students of Shavon Cheng are displaying their art. Ranging from grade 1 to 8, these young artists have been encouraged to explore nature through their art. On display are works by Sophia Ji, Vera Lynn, Christine Wu, Crystal NI, Eileen Ji and Daisy Meng. On the Art Panels upstairs is a group show by Carol Ross, Alieja Draganska, Sally Reesman and Elena Zhukova. Their subjects include florals, animals, portraits and abstract in diverse styles and media. They are all members of New West Artists, a 105 member non-profit society which aims to encourage and stimulate visual artists through connection, education and promotion. The art can be viewed at any time during library open hours. The New Westminster Public Library is at 716 6th Avenue.
NWPD VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES The New Westminster Police Department is accepting applications for the following two volunteer opportunities: Reserve Constables Application deadline: October 6, 2013 Victim Assistance Unit Caseworkers Reserve a seat at our public information session on Thursday, September 26, 2013 at 6:30 pm at the Justice Institute of BC, 715 McBride Blvd. Call 604-529-2525. For more information on these opportunities and to download application packages, please visit www.nwpolice.org
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COUNCIL MEETINGS 3:00 pm Committee of the Whole Council Chamber 7:00 pm Regular Meeting Council Chamber Please note that council meetings are now video streamed online.
NOTICE OF DISPOSITION OF LAND Whereas the City Council of the Corporation of the City of New Westminster wishes to sell the following properties in Queensborough which consist of land only; And which lands are available to the public for acquisition; Therefore, the Corporation of the City of New Westminster hereby gives notice subject to Section 26(1) (2) and 94 of the Community Charter: (a) The lands are more particularly described as: 26 East Royal Avenue Parcel Identifier: 026-688-972 Lot 9, District Lot 115, New West District, Plan BCP24033 Group 1 (b) The nature of the disposition: Fee Simple. (c) The process by which the lands may be acquired: Competitive Bid Process. For more information concerning this sale, please contact Morgan Dyer, Senior Vice President, Colliers International 604-661-0882 | morgan.dyer@colliers.com.
ANIMALS FOR ADOPTION AT NEW WEST ANIMAL SHELTER The New Westminster Animal Shelter is FULL of cats and dogs! We have kittens and cats of all ages, colours, and personalities! We are also looking for homes for the dogs that were unexpectedly dropped off at the Shelter recently. Please call us at 604-519-2008 or visit us at the Animal Shelter, 231 Ewen Ave.
NEW WEST DOWNTOWN RESIDENTS’ ASSOCIATION AGM Wednesday, September 25, 2013 7:00 pm at Holy Trinity Parish Hall, 514 Carnarvon Street Agenda: • Board elections • Community safety and police initiatives
WEST END RESIDENTS’ ASSOCIATION MEETING Tuesday, September 24, 2013 7:00 pm at Unity in Action Church, 1630 Edinburgh St Agenda: • Assistant Deputy Fire Chief to discuss buried oil tanks • New NR-1 bylaw amendment • Parking issues at Lord Tweedsmuir School
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A fIne WIne tIMe Members of the Italvino wine club received a truckload of California grapes and held a grape crushing party in Queensborough on Saturday at the site of the old Spagnols grocery store. Top to bottom: Jim Canil cleans out one of two grape crushing machines; Roy Canil dumps zinfandel grapes into a crushing machine to be turned into juice; Roberto Canil sorts some of the 1,050 cases of grapes; John-Paul Canil, 9, takes a break to sample some of the grapes the Italvino wine club will turn into wine.
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Andrew Murray of the New Westminster Environmental Partners takes in the view of the Surrey Fraser Docks from the boardwalk along the New West Quay. Murray said a decision by Port Metro Vancouver to require an environmental assessment of a proposal to build a coal terminal at the docks “lacks legitimacy.”
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That public pressure against the project has been growing. The group Voters Taking Action Against Climate Change (VTAACC) said more than 20,000 people have signed petitions opposing the new coal terminal. It’s also organized rallies in various communities, with another planned for Oct. 27. “There were high expectations that the port would agree to a comprehensive region-wide study of the health impacts of coal exports,” said VTAACC director Kevin Washbrook. “Instead we have a very brief study overseen by the coal export proponent without any transparency or public input.” Darrell Desjardin, the port’s director of environment and sustainability said once the results of the environmental assessment are released, there will be an opportunity for the public, health officers and other organizations to comment. “Taking all that into consideration, then and only then will the port make their decision,” said Desjardin. Murray said his group isn’t just worried about the health impact on people of coal dust from the terminal blowing across the Fraser
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The Quayside Community Board won’t be appealing a recent ruling by the Canadian Transportation Authority that means the nearby rail yard can continue operating through the night. James Crosty, the QCB’s past president, said the board doesn’t have the money or resources to launch an appeal. “We really have nowhere to go,” said Crosty. In 2008, the board filed a complaint with the CTA against the rail companies that use the yard, outlining how trains’ noise and vibration was negatively impacting Quayside residents. A letter of agreement signed in 2010 by the rail companies, the QCB and the City of New Westminster was supposed to resolve the issues, but in April of that year the board filed another complaint that the problems persisted. The CTA agreed the rail companies hadn’t established they’d fulfilled their obligations in two clauses of the agreement but had met them in other
clauses. Despite the recent ruling from the CTA, Crosty said the board is still looking at ways to get them to fully live up to the agreement. “It’s not over until the old train horns stop whistling,” said Crosty, whose resolve to battle on was reinforced last Thursday morning when an extended horn blast woke residents all along the waterfront at 4:50 a.m. “It’s pretty hard to ignore the fact that it was like a onefinger salute,” said Crosty, who counted at least a half-dozen emails about the blast in his inbox by 9 a.m., including one that said people were out on their balconies to see if there was some sort of emergency. “I immediately thought of the explosion, fire and deaths caused by a train in Quebec,” said Marlene Johnson who’s lived at the Quay for 23 years. “Was the train operator trying to warn us of a problem?” Mike Hoyer, a Quayside resident since 2004, said while some train crews are respectful, “others could give a rip. When
we are in the news a lot we expect them to lay it on as if to say, ‘Ha, take that!’” Crosty said he was further dismayed when his call to an emergency complaint line that was established as part of the original agreement went to voicemail. “They’re supposed to be monitoring that, and they’re not,” said Crosty.
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New Westminster city council has adopted rules it hopes will reduce unsightly stacking of storage containers. The changes, however, come too late to get rid of one operation in Queensborough where containers were being stacked 50-feet high and drew the complaints that prompted council in April to request staff to clarify the bylaws. The changes limit container storage to industrial land where they would be part of the business. Storing containers on their own will not be permitted. But the operation in Queensborough will be allowed to continue because it pre-dates the zoning bylaw. “Once the use is established it can continue, [but] they can’t extend it to another lot,” said Bev Grieve, acting director of development services. She said one example of a place where containers would be
allowed to be stored is the soon- the side and rear property lines. to-be opened Target warehouse The containers can’t be on the former Interfor property stacked more than 30 feet next to the Queensborough high (three containers), and Bridge. It will have containers screening such as buildings, coming in, and then the goods solid fences or evergreen hedges it delivers shifted to smaller of at least eight feet in height trucks for distribution. (She should be provided. Anything did note, however, since Target higher than the screening has to will be located on land owned be set back at least 50 feet from by Port Metro Vancouver, city the property line. regulations wouldn’t necessarily Bev Grieve, City of New Westminster apply.) Stacking of containers was more impacted by Grieve winds and structural issues than zoning bylaws, said stacking but we wanted to make it clear. storage containers was never even an Light industrial zoned issue in the region until about property has even more 18 months ago. “It’s a very restrictions, with only 20 common use at the moment.” containers allowed on the The unsightly Queensborough property and no stacking. site became an issue because it “Stacking of containers was was so visible to both residents more impacted by winds and and motorists at the south end structural issues than zoning of the Queensborough Bridge. bylaws, but we wanted to make The previous rules for storage it clear. We wanted to make sure were also based on different everyone understands the rules,” factors such as the height of said Grieve. She said although nearby buildings. The new container storage might be a guidelines require the containers common use for industrial land to be 25 feet from the front these days, market forces could property line and 10 feet from eventually change that.
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How kind that the industry group Multi-Material British Columbia (MMBC) is willing to give municipalities a few extra days to consider its proposal for picking up our cans, bottles and papers on their behalf. While the idea of the producers paying for recycling packaging and printed paper makes sense, the way this program appears to have been handled is shocking, to say the least. Among the many problems that mayors have identified are a takeit-or-leave it policy on accepting the terms; lower than practical contamination rates that could cost taxpayers tens of thousands of dollars; and low-balled fees for collecting the stuff via existing blue boxes and cart pick-up programs. Many cities were left scratching their heads when the producers group set a Sept. 16 deadline for accepting its terms (that date is now open ended for those needing time to consider), and offering a program that was less flexible than the existing, more or less successful, system. Here’s how it was supposed to work: MMBC would pay cities to collect the recyclables instead of replacing the existing system. Cities would be reasonably compensated and the program could go ahead without taxpayers subsidizing the program. At the same time, producers would add the cost of recycling to the goods paid for at the till. Now, with the program in jeopardy, some cities may be opting out, which means consumers could pay twice: at the till and through property taxes. More negotiation is clearly needed to sort this out and the province may have to step in to make sure any new producers-pay model is fair to all. Meantime, cities need to do a better job explaining how to keep contaminants out of the recycling system and to show how taxpayers end up paying extra for putting non-recyclable stuff in their blue boxes and carts. —TriCity News/Black Press
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Bills come due at BC Hydro VICTORIA – When Christy Clark became premier in 2011, one of her first priorities was to delay steep increases in BC Hydro rates. BC Hydro was heading to the B.C. Utilities Commission to apply for rate increases totalling 32 per cent over three years. This, obviously, was a problem for an unelected premier whose single message was that she was good for families, and who faced an election in two years. The government’s Mr. Fix-It, Rich Coleman, first tried to delay a couple of expensive seismic upgrades, adding to the long history of political fiddles that pushed off expensive problems. BC Hydro’s engineers soon convinced him that if the creaky old Ruskin and Campbell River dams were to bust in a quake, it wouldn’t be good for families downstream. Coleman scraped up some internal savings in the vast utility and met Clark’s pre-determined target of keeping rate increases below four per cent in the
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pre-election period. Mission accomplished, as George W. Bush might have said. Then last week, an August working paper on the need for BC Hydro rate hikes was leaked. It showed BC Hydro making a case for new increases totaling 26 per cent over two years. The leak came via the Canadian Office and Professional Employees local 378, the BC Hydro inside staff union that has a history of mostly juvenile attacks on the B.C. Liberal government. Bill Bennett, the current energy minister, spent the next couple of days repeating to anyone who would listen that this initial proposal had already been rejected, and that work was well along to make the rate increase more palatable. Perhaps it’s back to where it was in 2011.
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COPE 378 and the NDP played their rehearsed roles. Both tried to blame the situation on private power contracts. The union and its political front are less concerned about rising power bills than they are about holding onto the state monopoly on electricity generation. Energy industry lawyer David Austin calculates that of the proposed 26.4-per-cent increase, about 3.5 per cent can be attributed to BC Hydro buying power from private sources, at prices competitive with new public power sources such as the Site C dam. Most of it comes from the overdue repairs to those old dams, other costly projects including the addition of turbines to two Columbia River dams, and deferred debt from previous political meddling. In August I reported that as many as 20 of BC Hydro’s existing private power purchase contracts will be cancelled or deferred. This was also seized upon to portray private power as the root of all evil, both financially and environmentally.
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In fact the attrition rate on these projects has always been about one out of three. This is what happens when the risks of expanding the provincial electrical grid are shared with private investors. These run-of-river and wind projects were promoted to maximize clean energy sources, as well as to spread the grid to remote areas. This was Gordon Campbell’s climate change strategy. Then came the gas boom. Clark seized upon liquefied natural gas exports as the key to future prosperity, and the government soon declared burning gas “clean” as long as it facilitates LNG production. Bennett now acknowledges that gas-fired power plants are an option for the future. They are cheaper than hydro, small or large. Bennett’s two tasks are to supply industry with cheap power and get consumer rates under control. It looks as if the gas is being turned up, and Site C is moving to the back burner.
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Councillors’ actions small-minded politics Re: Council within its rights This makes two left turn to review Hyack (Letters, lanes, not just one, limiting NewsLeader, Sept. 11) the choice for traffic to take M. Styranka In response to Ms. Christ’s There are a few effortless things the Front Street or Columbia letter, it seems to me that City railways could do to make life better Street from two to one lane. for residents of Quayside. Hall is somewhat selective This has complicated the when it wants to “keep tabs” matter and increased traffic on community groups that The problem is that when on Royal Avenue, perhaps receive grants. cities, developers and railways to accommodate the increase Where was the accountability make land available for housing, resulting from the tolls and on the original 12th Street efforts need to be made to then maybe just an excuse for Neighbourhood Society that make sure that the living is high reasons noted in the story. was given $100,000 to provide quality. I find the answer from city grants to 12th Street businesses But once the money is in their staff strange, given that this to beautify 12th Street in an Art banks, they don’t care. traffic pattern was implemented Deco style? There are a few effortless by New Westminster. In fact, the society was so things the railways could do to However if it was done unaccountable, that it was make life better for residents of by TransLink then New dissolved by the Registrar of Quayside: 1) Simple physics says Westminster should have Companies for non-compliance that the way trains interact with undertaken, in any event, with the Society Act. tracks means they will squeal a consultation before It was not until the civic around bends. Slower speeds, implementing a dedicated twoelectors group Voice New fewer bends, or tunnels over lane turn up to Royal Avenue. Westminster pointed this out bends would help. 2) Although Of course this may be part of to City Hall and asked for an railways claim they are simply a long-term plan to eliminate accounting to the taxpayers, abiding by transportation rules, trucks from Front Street so that City Hall retained a lawyer some engineers blast horns Wayne’s Wharf and the few to clean up the legal mess and for 30 seconds, others for five. dozen people that go there obtained loose accountability. So what are the rules, and do will have some peace and quiet Could it have been because horns need to be blasted in this while the rest of the city is councillors’ friends and situation like they do for a train inconvenienced. potential future councillors at full speed at an intersection Just hearing what the were involved? on the prairie? 3) Train noise community has to say makes I do not agree with Ms. rises exponentially with speed. you wonder what this will mean Christ’s comments that “City A train at walking pace sounds for students at the new Qayqayt councillors have a right to step a lot like a parade of horses Elementary School with respect in and ensure the organization clip-clopping past, but one at to safety, air pollution and is operating properly.” jogging or running pace is much access before and after school. Due diligence should happen louder. Over a decade and not one when a community group I’ve noticed a drastic solution has been offered by our applies for a grant and financial difference while walking along elected officials except bulges, accountability of how the grant Quayside. Most trains go close crosswalks and blame. James Crosty was spent should be standard. to a walking pace, but some New Westminster Councillors do not have the go some much faster. What “right to step in” and dictate are the regulations regarding To Quebec Premier Pauline their orders to the running of that, and how would it hurt the Marois: an organization. railways to spend an extra five I’m confused. In Quebec, I For city councillors to be minutes going through the yard, may wear a tiny crucifix, or Star so deeply involved with and especially at night? of David. publicly vocal about the Hyack The last problem is that Working for your Festival Association’s personnel corporations have more rights government, might I also wear issue is unprofessional and than citizens in this country, demonstrates how small-minded which makes it difficult even for a tiny turban? A mini-hijab? A baby burka? Und eine kleine politics are in New Westminster. a community to get sympathy Susan Wandell and results. kippa? New Westminster M. Styranka Franci Louann New Westminster New Westminster
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JUST BULGES, CROSSWALKS AND BLAME Re: Residents rattled on Royal Avenue (NewsLeader, Sept. 13) Does anyone realize that an additional left turn only lane from Columbia Street to Royal Avenue was recently put in place?
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The days of transporting to Royal Columbian Hospital critically ill patients hooked up to a portable heart-lung machine jury-rigged to a modified stretcher will soon be over. An anonymous donor has contributed $85,000 for the purchase of a specialized stretcher as well as monitors and other equipment for use by the hospital’s Extracorporeal Life Support (ECLS) response team. Other donors have pledged additional funds. The mobile team, the only one of its kind in British Columbia, is dispatched to transport adult patients with severe heart and lung impairments to RCH for special cardiac care. Many of those patients are young adults with severe viral pneumonia. The prototype stretcher, which was designed in consultation with members of the cardiac team, is constructed of lightweight aircraft-grade aluminum and can fit easily
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Dustin Spratt, the chief of perfusion at Royal Columbian Hospital, compares a diagram of the new prototype mobile heart-lung machine stretcher the cardiac care team helped develop and design with the current unit they jury-rigged and cobbled together from borrowed and adapted components.
into ambulances, helicopters and planes. Of the four that have been built by manufacturer Ferno, three have already been sold to hospitals in the United States. “There isn’t a higher risk transport than when a patient is on ECLS,” said Dustin Spratt, RCH’s chief perfusionist and one of the leaders of its ECLS team. “We have had 100 per cent success rate on all of the transports we have done. This
vital service saves lives.” The new equipment will allow the ECLS team to operate with certainty, said Adrienne Bakker, the president and CEO of the RCH Foundation. “Without this extra funding, the mobile ECLS team would have to continue to borrow and adapt equipment from other RCH departments or from the hospital they are retrieving the patient from,” she said. newsroom@newwestnewsleadaer.com
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Pink salmon surge draws caution for fishery managers Weaker sockeye, coho runs at risk of bycatch: conservationists Jeff Nagel Black Press
A huge number of pink salmon returning to the Fraser River has conservationists warning that the temptation to fish them heavily could still threaten at-risk sockeye salmon. The Pacific Salmon Commission estimates 26 million pinks are returning to the river this year – almost three times as many as expected. Commercial fishermen, anglers and First Nations all got the go ahead to fish for pinks after sockeye fishing was closed this summer to ensure enough of that species get upstream to spawn after a lower-thanforecast return and dangerously warm river temperatures. Watershed Watch Salmon Society executive director Craig Orr warned the pressure to fish abundant pinks can result in an accidental bycatch of sockeye, as well as weak runs of Interior coho salmon.
CHOICEquotes Craig Orr, Watershed Watch Salmon Society We don’t want to cause local extinctions because people can’t move and they’re depending on those fish coming back to their back yards.
“This return of sockeye this year are the ones coming back from the disastrous 2009 return that triggered the Cohen Inquiry,” Orr said. “We have to take special care with these sockeye. There’s not a lot of them around.” The Department of Fisheries and Oceans did halt commercial pink fishing near the river mouth Tuesday night, a decision Orr applauds. He said it’s deceptive to look solely at the overall number of sockeye estimated to be returning this year – about 3.7 million compared to just 1.6 million in 2009 at the previous point in the four-year life cycle – and conclude stocks are rebounding. Individual runs of sockeye returning to specific streams can go extinct if they’re victims of a bycatch when fishermen target stronger sockeye stocks, like the
Quesnel Lake run, or, in this case, large numbers of pinks. “We still have many sockeye stocks in the Fraser River that are in the red zone that have been declining rapidly over the past several generations,” Orr said. “We don’t want to cause local extinctions because people can’t move and they’re depending on those fish coming back to their back yards.” Orr is urging care to fish selectively and release sockeye caught accidentally when fisheries are permitted. He was also critical of the federal government for so far failing to formally respond to the 75 recommendations of the Cohen Commission to address the sockeye decline, released nearly a year ago.
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RCMP seek stabbing suspect Burnaby RCMP seeks help finding a man accused in the non-fatal stabbing of a Burnaby man on Sept. 6. The victim was transported to hospital where he underwent surgery. He has since recovered. Police have identified the alleged culprit as 23-year-old
A ruling by Dave Jones, the chief on findings to that same person and constable of the New Westminster that the officer failed to pass on Police Service could result in the knowledge he had about the death suspension without pay of a 13-year to police. veteran of the Vancouver Police As a result of the investigation a Department. number of charges under BC Jones was delegated by Police Act were substantiated, the Office of the Police including two counts of deceit, Complaint Commissioner in one count of neglect of duty, January, 2012 as the discipline one count of corrupt practice authority in a two-year and one count of improper investigation into allegations disclosure of information. jones that the officer had lied The officer was placed during an investigation by on administrative leave on the Oak Bay police department March 4, 2011 and then suspended into a 2001 murder and that the with pay on Aug. 18 of that year. officer revealed details of that case The Vancouver Police Board will to another person involved in the make a decision whether to abide investigation. by Jones’ ruling, or to continue the It’s also alleged the officer officer’s suspension with pay, at a accessed restricted police databases meeting to be held July 16. newsroom@newwestnewsleader.com without authorization and passed
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Kicking back in your cave By Kerry Vital
When it comes to having a place to relax, a man cave might be the perfect option.
Everyone needs a place to escape from the vagaries of everyday life. For some it’s a garden or a soothing hot bath. For others, it’s the “no girls allowed� space called the man cave. “A man cave is mainly for sitting, watching and eating,� says James Angus, Lower Mainland director of stores for The Brick Group. “The more seats, the better.� Thus, perhaps it’s best to start
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The new home now includes a garage built like a carriage house, a third storey with dormers and a new balcony and other heritage-style touches. It now perfectly fits in with the beauty of the stream-side location in North Vancouver. Shakespeare Homes photos
North Van home goes from rags to riches Shakespeare Homes took the house down to its broken foundation and rebuilt it into something spectacular. By Kerry Vital William Shakespeare was known for his literary masterpieces. Now a North Vancouver building company that bears his name brings that same attention to detail and zeal for perfection to every project. Mark Cooper, president of Shakespeare
Homes, cites a recent full-house renovation as the perfect example of the work the company does. As a North Vancouver resident himself, Cooper says he and his team love working in the community in which they live and are very familiar with the building restrictions that make North Vancouver and West Vancouver different. The original home was built in the early 1960s, and it looked it. It had two storeys, no space for a garage and just didn’t work for the family. However, it was located on a seriously beautiful piece of property, backing onto a creek and with tons of natural greenery surrounding it. It was time to make the house match its surroundings. One of the homeowners had grown up in a heritage
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Renovation from top to bottom by the Bard “ from page.1 13 Shakespeare Homes tore the original house down to the broken foundation and began the process of rebuilding it. Among the changes are a third storey and a detached garage for the “man toys” of the homeowner. The garage is built to look like a carriage house, and has its own heat, power and bathroom, making it a true man cave. It’s built with a vaulted cathedral-framed ceiling, making it an architectural masterpiece in itself. The homeowner is planning to install car and motorcycle lifts inside. The biggest challenge that Cooper found while planning and building the home were the strict rules governing the location and the height of the finished product, as well as the regulations around its streamside location. “We weren’t able to move the house within the lot because of the setback restrictions,” Cooper says. “So, we had to renovate and add within the existing perimeter.” When you walk onto the property, the first thing you’ll probably notice is the dormers on the third storey. The heritage influence is readily apparent, and continues with the double-exposure cedar shingles that cover much of the house, the wood double-hung windows and the exposed rafters and soffits. The outdoor space will soon include an outdoor fireplace and seating area, complementing the stone retaining walls that have been constructed to allow greenery to return to the property. Brand-new decks and patios afford the homeowners gorgeous views of the city, something that they didn’t have in the original house. Hand-cut granite is featured throughout the exterior, including a double-wide chimney and front entrance. Inside the house itself, the vaulted ceilings include hand-cut rafters to showcase that heritage charm. “There was a lot of architectural and homeowner design involved,” Cooper says. “There’s real craftsmanship here. Nobody frames like this anymore. It’s very rare.” Even the accessories inside the house are heritagestyle, including an authentic cast-iron claw-foot tub. The character kitchen is built in an open-plan layout with custom millwork and plenty of space to entertain. There is also a suite on the ground level that has its own private entrance. “All of the features and fixtures of the home have been selected to fit that period of time,” Cooper says. The entire renovation took about 14 months, including three months dealing with the variance process. “The house has been appraised well beyond normal market value,” Cooper says. Because Vancouver can be a generally rainy city, what to do with water runoff was an important part of the building process. The city had originally asked Shakespeare to pump the storm water up to the district system on the street. However, that wasn’t an easy thing to accomplish due to the slope of the property. Instead, Cooper designed a water treatment system for the home that collects, stores, filters and then releases the water back into the natural environment surrounding the house. In fact, the district of North Vancouver called the new house a “masterful example of stream-side protection.” Shakespeare prides itself on being a high-quality build-green company, and this is evident in the home. All of the shingles are made from B.C. wood, and much of the other building materials have been sourced locally as well. “It was built with environmental stewardship in mind,” Cooper says. In fact, the old cedar roof system was recycled into several structures, including the table in the meeting room at Shakespeare Homes’ office. The house is unrecognizable from what it started out as. Where it once was in danger of sliding down the steep slope into the stream, the house is now a masterpiece and perfect for the family who lives in it.
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The new kitchen, above, now includes stainless-steel appliances, custom millwork and an open-plan layout. The homeowners now have a grand entryway below right, and a backyard with stone retaining walls and tons of greenery, below left, among other spectacular details. Shakespeare Homes photos
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A16 NewsLeader Wednesday, September 18, 2013
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Wednesday, September 18, 2013 NewsLeader A17
Upcycling: turning trash into treasure Blogs, Pinterest and other social media sites are great places to find creative ideas for turning old things into something new and amazing. By Kerry Vital Everyone has heard the adage “one man’s trash is another man’s treasure.” This has never been more true with the recent trend to “upcycle”, or turn something that may no longer be useful into something new. “Upcycling is the act of taking an unused item and literally turning it into an item you will use,” says Amber Bosma, marketing manager for UsedEverywhere.com. “Essentially you take something that’s no longer wanted or needed and turn it into something fabulous.” Almost anything can be upcycled, from old furniture to clothing to construction materials. “I think the most popular upcycle I’ve seen lately involves pallets,” says Bosma. “I’ve seen pallets turned into garden swings, into bed frames and into beautiful coffee tables!” Other creative projects include turning old clothing into pillows (or a dog bed for man or woman’s best friend perhaps?), making jars into
lanterns or candleholders or updating an old mirror with a new frame or paint. “That bulky old television cabinet turns into a kid’s play kitchen,” suggests Bosma. “The inherited grandfather clock you don’t like but want to keep becomes a stylish shelf.” If craft projects fill your heart with dread or conjure up some bad memories of school projects, you don’t need to worry. Upcyling doesn’t need to be complicated and it doesn’t have to require unlimited creativity. “Use the Internet to follow upcycling blogs for inspiration,” Bosma says. “For example, the UsedEverywhere.com blog has an upcycling series that shows you items that can be found inexpensively or even for free on our websites and then offers several upcycling options for that item.” Pintrest and Facebook are also a great source for upcycling ideas.
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“ from page.7 17 “Choose good quality items to upcycle,” says Bosma. “The item itself may be ugly, but what’s important is the quality of the material. An upcycle can be as simple as a lick of paint and new handles or as complicated as your imagination allows.” Upcycled items are more than just unique; they’re also much kinder to the environment. “Why throw it away when it can be reused and given a new lease on life?” says Bosma. “If you love unique pieces of furniture then upcycling is the way to go, plus you get to add your own flair if it’s a do-it-yourself project. And best of all, if you’re like me and you love to bag a bargain, upcycling your own items is much cheaper than buying new.” Suddenly spending weekends scouring garage sales sounds much more appealing! You never know what treasures you’ll find or what will inspire your next project.
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Changing up what lies beneath your feet By Nicolle Hodges The newest trends in flooring are a direct reflection of those looking to the future, yet wanting to remain comfortable while doing so. Monarch Flooring owner Matt Robinson has noticed that there has been a shift towards more detailed and multi-dimensional flooring. When people are considering hardwood, there seems to be a move away from maple and walnut shades and more towards wide-plank white oak. Besides offering a unique look, the influx can also be credited to its long lengths and affordable pricing. Wire-brushed flooring offers a unique take on texture, while multi-level staining provides different colour effects. “It really gives some neat looks and a larger variety as opposed to monotone flooring,” says Robinson. Peter Pocrnic of Casa Madera Floors has seen something very similar when it comes to hardwood. “We’re seeing people going for the lighter shades of grey,” he says, as well as the lighter earth tones. “The brushed oak is very popular,” he says. “It goes with the lifestyle. People have kids and dogs, and these products cover scratches really well.” Robinson has noticed that when it comes to laminate, “in a lot of ways it is mirroring what is happening in hardwood,” he says. “The boards are no longer boring, and are beginning to look more detailed with hand-scraped rippled surfaces.” In addition, when it comes to baseboards, Robinson and his team are adding more square trim as opposed to rounded, furthering the overall structured feel. However, in the case of carpeting, the preferred look doesn’t follow the edgy trend. Instead, many are opting for a more plush carpeting with the cut-pile carpet, as it’s fairly thick and soft under your feet. Wool and synthetic blends are making an appearance, with an emphasis on grey and neutral tones. Vinyl has also seen a shift towards what is considered “luxury” with plank and tile. While durability is a great selling point, the product’s tile and plank format make for easier installation and repairs over the traditional 12-inch-wide sheets. When it comes to tile in particular, Fontile Kitchen and Bath Sales Specialist Sean Cloete says that with the use of technological advancements in the area of digital imaging, floor trends continue to replicate natural stone.
“All the great stones from Marmol Carrara to Calacata Gold to tiles that look like real wood, or even combining both wood and stone together is a new trend that has emerged,” says Cloete. “Combining the two is both beautiful and exciting to have.” Porcelanosa Grupo, a leader in ceramics for both floor and wall tiles, have been replicating real stone in board lengths (6 by 26 inches and 8 by 48 inches) on porcelain tile with texture for over 14 years. By using Digital Ink Imaging, they are able to replicate stone in a large format (24 by 48 inches and 18 by 38 inches) that reduces grout lines and creates a natural-looking replica. “Digital imaging allows the tile to be imagined no matter what the texture angle is, which is a step up from flat tiles,” says Cloete. Among the popular shades in flooring right now are lighter wood shades and grey. Earth tones are always in style, and can be found in all manner of materials and “Glazes have also matured to the point that glossy is no longer a standard, but now matte, budgets to suit your style and space. Monarch Flooring photos matte sheen, honed and textured matte are all natural glazes to further replicate real stone, and fooling even the most experienced in our industry.” Pocrnic advises homeowners considering replacing their flooring to set aside at least one to two weeks for the renovation depending on how large the room is, and always involve a professional. “A professional will be able to properly set up the sub-floor to ensure the installation is immaculate,” he says. He also notes that you need to look at purchasing quality products and ensuring high-quality workmanship. As the industry continues to cater to the future with metal detailing and digital imaging, there is still a focus on ensuring the interior of a home remains warm. As trends show, now is the time to embrace the best of both worlds, with comfortable and contemporary all under one roof. With files from Kerry Vital
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Interior design should suit your individual style, not trends By Nicolle Hodges When Tom Bakker’s clients ask him about what’s “new and upcoming,” he asks them how deep their wallet is, “because you will have to do what Paris tells you.” When it comes to Tom Bakker Design Ltd., he says he’s opposed to following trends. Instead, he advises to do what is timeless, because timeless is not trend-sensitive and is cost-efficient. “Quality, expertise and attention to detail surpass trends,” says Bakker, who doesn’t believe in following what “everyone else is doing.” Instead, Bakker stresses that “it’s about customizing the client’s needs, wants and desires,” and whether a client’s style is contemporary or traditional, or he is designing a house in the mountains or on the coast, it’s about the search for “quality and creativity.” When Bakker is designing the interior of a home, he finds its design direction by listening to his clients and creating a home that nurtures them; something he says is “often overlooked” in the industry. “The trend that everyone should be concerned about is not colours or tiles, it’s about the client and who they are, what they want, what their dream is,” says Bakker. “It’s not about seeing something on T.V and just hanging a new curtain up.” While interior designer Sarah Gallop of Sarah Gallop Design would tend to agree that trends “come and go,” she says it’s also about creating longevity with a classic neutral backdrop, and then incorporating accents and items that are easily changed out. Gallop foresees yellow as a popular accent colour for 2014, as well as glass and reflective materials, and spaces that embody warmth and comfort, while remaining elegant.
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Giving thanks for the fall trends “ from page.1 13 bronze and copper, as well as chevron patterns. All of these colours are ones they see continuing into the winter season as well. Gathering your own leaves to decorate the Thanksgiving table can be a great activity for kids and adults alike. Hitting your local park and choosing the perfect leaves to make a centrepiece (perhaps mixed with some feathers, chestnuts or acorns) can become a family tradition. Just make sure to give them a rinse first to remove any bugs or dirt. Another great idea for the kids is to unroll a length of butcher paper on the table, provide some coloured pencils or crayons, and let them go to town making a tablecloth or placemats. The grocery store can also be a good source for decorations, including fall flowers (your local market will be able to advise on what’s growing in your area), pumpkins and other gourds. “We’re also seeing unique one-of-a-kind decor as a hit this fall,” says Beatty. “Each piece tells its own story while being part of the bigger style story in the room.” If you’re looking for something a bit more time-consuming, consider taking some tissue paper in your favourite fall colours, wrapping clear glass vases or candleholders and securing the edges of the paper with clear tape to make an elegant addition to your tables or fireplace mantel. Whatever your style or budget, decorating for Thanksgiving doesn’t need to be complicated. A bit of creativity and some inspiration goes a long way towards making your home glow. Spending some time on sites such as Pintrest and Tumblr will garner tons of ideas. Perhaps you’ll become your neighbourhood Martha Stewart!
Among the popular fall colours this year will be earth tones such as browns and bronze, and rich jewel tones including deep purple and orange. Making your own Thanksgiving centrepiece can be as easy as gathering some leaves, or as complicated as your imagination allows. Bouclair photo, left, Pier 1 photos, above and below left and Ikea photo, below
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A man cave is more than a TV room 13 “ from page.1 with your chairs and couches. Angus notes that the two most popular furniture items he sees people purchasing are a recliner and a sectional. “Recliners are terrific these days; they’re so huge and comfortable,” he says. “If it’s just yourself then that’s fine, but you want to have buddies over, so you’ll need more seating.” Sectionals can fit several people on them at once without taking up a ton of space, so Angus says they’re perfect for man caves. However, when you think man cave, you probably think technology. You’d be right. Sean Peever, a member of Best Buy’s Geek Squad, has seen a lot of man caves in his day and he is passionate about the technology that most of them hold. Long gone are the days of a small television in the garage. “There has been a huge change in resolution lately,” Peever says. “4K TVs are really hot right now. It’s four times as much resolution as a 1080p set. That’s a drastic difference.” Many of the televisions installed in man caves these days are 46 inches or larger, Peever notes. However, a television isn’t your only option. “A projector and screen is a great way to go,” says John Penner of Audio Visual Unlimited Langley. “It’s a bigger screen and the picture is super clear. ... You can blow everything else away. It’s something you would want to write home about.” Penner recommends that a homeowner looking for a screen should look at one classified as a “daylight” screen, which will bounce more light back to your eyes and allow for a better viewing experience. “Most man caves are very bright due to ambient light,” he says. “It’s very important to have a bright screen.” When it comes to the projector, you will need to keep that ambient light in mind, so
Penner recommends looking for one with at least 2,000 to 3,000 lumens (a rating for the brightness of the light that is projected, similar to watts in a lightbulb). “3D projectors tend to have the best video processors,” he says. But the visual component isn’t the only important thing. “You’ll miss the entire experience without sound,” Best Buy’s Peever says. “It’s the biggest impact you can make.” He suggests starting with an amplifier and speakers. “I’m not talking about a sound bar or the TV speakers,” he says. “You want to feel like you’re in a theatre ... or in Rogers Arena, and if you don’t have good sound your experience won’t change.” Penner agrees, saying that he recommends homeowners purchase a 7.2 system, with three front speakers and four for the back of the room. The speakers are responsible for the first part of that number, with the remaining 0.2 being two subwoofers. “It depends on the size” of the room, he says, but “you can really play with how the listener receives sound. The more you have, the more you can play with distance.” He cites the example of a plane taking off. With a television speaker you’ll have a single source of sound, while a full surround-sound system will allow you to hear it from all around you. “You can really feel what the director was trying to achieve,” Penner says. The two subwoofers he recommends will pick up the lower register of the sound. “It’s important to have two (subwoofers) to pick up multiple ‘sweet spots’ in the room,” he says. “You don’t typically have just one seat in the room, so you want to reach everyone.
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It won’t be cheap for opponents of wireless smart meters to keep their old analog electricity meters. BC Hydro says it will slap an extra $35 per month fee – $420 per year – on the roughly 60,000 smart meter holdouts for manual meter readings starting BC Hydro’s smart meters have been installed in millions of homes throughout BC. in December. Those who don’t want to pay that Utilities Commission. in a message to supporters, much have two cheaper options. Hydro officials say the fees recommending they not return They can accept a wireless offset the expense of adding the forms. smart meter at no charge. infrastructure so the grid works “Hydro believes that this Or they can request a smart as planned and the costs of announcement will push more meter with the radio transmitter manually performing services customers to accept what they disabled for a one-time $100 now automated by smart do not want or need. Many charge and additional $20 per meters. are understandably upset month fees starting April 1. BC Hydro says those who and confused by this latest Either way, those who opt to keep old analog meters aren’t ultimatum.” stay off Hydro’s smart grid will guaranteed that will be an CST also argues there’s no pay more. option indefinitely. guarantee radio-off meters BC Hydro has sent out letters Crews will replace analog won’t still radiate or that Hydro to households that have refused meters that break or their won’t reactivate the transmitters smart meters outlining the accuracy seals expire as long as without customer consent. options, along with a form to the existing stock of old meters Smart meter opponents send back making their choice. lasts. If that supply runs out, or are also trying to launch a Those who make no for people who move to a new class action lawsuit to force a choice will be assigned the home, the only option will be reasonable permanent no-fee $35-a-month default option. to accept a smart meter, either opt out, noting people who “If you do not confirm your operating wirelessly or with the move may find a wireless smart choice, BC Hydro will not transmitter turned off. meter already exists in their new exchange the meter at your Opposition group Citizens home, against their wishes. home, and the monthly cost for Safe Technology calls the Their action demands free for keeping an old meter will planned fees “extortionary” – choice “without extortive fees, be added to your BC Hydro noting they add up to as much coercion or conditions designed bill,” states the letter from as $25 million a year – and to intimidate.” Greg Reimer, executive vicedoubts regulators will be able to More than 1.8 million smart president of transmission and justify them. meters have been installed, distribution. “Why should we pay not to leaving less than four per cent The proposed charges must have something harmful put of Hydro customers without still be approved by the BC on our homes?” the group said one.
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Burnaby-New Westminster Newcomers and Friends Club: Club welcomes women who are new to the area, as well as longtime residents. Meet women of all ages and cultures to make new friends. When: Dinner meeting the second Wednesday of each month plus various events including book club, craft group, social Saturdays, etc. Info: Jocelan Caldwell, 604520-3646.
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Overeaters Anonymous: Are you out of control when it comes to food? We can help! When: Wednesdays, 7 to 8:15 p.m. Where: First Presbyterian Church, 335 7th St. (enter off 4th Ave.), New Westminster. Info: 604524-5244.
Tillicum Toastmasters: Solid public speaking ability is a great skill to have. Check out our club and have fun. Guests welcome. When: Mondays, 7:20 9:30 p.m. Where: Unity in Action Hall, 1630 Edinburgh St., New West. Info: http://3435. toastmastersclubs. org or anastasia@ ghostlyowl.com. Kiwanis Club of New Westminster meets the first and third Tuesday of the month, 12 p.m. lunch, Boston Pizza, Columbia Square, New Westminster. Info: Marge Ashdown 604521-8567. Al-Anon is a support group for friends and relatives of those with a drinking problem. Come to weekly meetings held in Burnaby and New Westminster. Info: 604 688-1716.
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VICTORIA – The B.C. government’s consultation on liquor reform has begun with a debate about allowing alcoholic beverage sales in grocery stores. “Washington state is the model I favour,” a Lower Mainland resident wrote Monday on the B.C. government’s new
consultation website. “No government involvement in retailing – period. Just enforce the legal drinking age.” The B.C. government’s point man on liquor reform, Richmond-Steveston MLA John Yap, posted his own comments on the subject Monday. Yap warned that while opening up alcohol sales is a popular suggestion, “it certainly
isn’t as straightforward as it may seem.” Yap noted that beer, wine and spirits are already sold in rural grocery stores that are licensed because their service area isn’t big enough to warrant a government retail store. In urban areas, he questioned whether alcoholic beverages should be sold from convenience stores and gas stations, larger
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Hyacks storm Centaurs at homecoming The New Westminster Hyacks stormed back from an 8-0 deficit to defeat the Centennial Centaurs 44-22 before a packed homecoming crowd at Mercer Stadium on Friday. Centennial scored on their opening drive and added a twopoint conversion for their early advantage. But that’s the last they were heard from until the game’s latter stages. The Hyacks Matt Seymour tied the score when he ran back a punt 37 yards into the end zone and running back Angelo Tanjuaquio scampered for the two-point conversion. Tanjuaquio put the Hyacks up 16-8 at halftime when he scored on a four-yard run at the end of a 13-play 90-yard drive, then ran in the two-point convert. Another touchdown run by Tanjuaquio put the Hyacks ahead 24-8 in the second half. They extended that to 31-8 in
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short order after Centennial fumbled the subsequent kickoff and running back Julian Ramirez scored two plays later.
Terrell Bellanger scored the Hyacks’ final two touchdowns. Tanjuaquio and Ramirez each ran for more than 100 yards. The Hyacks’ win means Coquitlam mayor Richard Stewart will have to wear the team’s black-and-orange jersey to an upcoming council meeting as the loser of a friendly wager on the game’s outcome to New West Mayor Wayne Wright. “It’s going to be wonderful seeing the black and orange at their meeting,” said Wright. The Hyacks will face their toughest test of the exhibition season on Friday when they face the top-ranked Mt. Douglas Rams at Westhills Stadium in Victoria. • The junior varsity Hyacks improved their exhibition record to 2-0 when they beat Centennial 40-0 at Mercer on Thursday. sports@newwestnewsleader.com
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Plant Sale: Held by the Burnaby Cactus and Succulent Society. When: Saturday, Sept. 21, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Where: Royal Square Mall, 8th and McBride, New Westminster. Info: Pat, 604921-7042.
Craft Fair: The Ladies Auxiliary of the Fraternal Order of Eagles No. 20 will be sponsoring a craft fair. Tables $20. You must provide your own liability insurance. Proceeds from rentals support local charities. When: Saturday, Nov. 9, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Where: CAW Hall, 707 12th St., New Westminster. To reserve a table: Vera Gjestrum, 604-520-1187 or veragj@shaw.ca.
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612 BUSINESSES FOR SALE CREPE restaurant in New Westminster for sale. Asking price $ 65,000. We are selling this business because we are expanding our business to catering. The 270-square feet restaurant is located in a renovated shopping centre with a lease until 2016. Gross sales from 2012 is greater than $100,000. Information will be provided only to qualified buyers. Before replying , please be willing and prepared to provide your qualifications. Please contact us by e-mail at newwestbusiness88@yahoo.ca
BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME HERE!! Gorgeous .91 acre level lakefront with cabin and amazing sunsets. Enjoy family retreats or relax here while you build! Presently a revenue property. Large storage shed for all your toys and tools. $339,000. Maria Walker, Royal LePage 100 Mile Realty. 250-395-0245.
633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS Rent to buy with Down Payment Merritt BC in Park 2Bdrm & 2Bath Mobile Home - From only $29,900. www.buyandsellmobilehomes.com Call 1-800-361-8111
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P/B blue males Ready to go. 1st shots & tails/dew claws done. ULTIMATE FAMILY GUARDIAN $800. 604-308-5665 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 SIAMESE X kittens beautiful Flame Point $100/ea. 2 Tabby Kittens $35/ea. family raised 604-794-5972
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RAN BEAMISH PLACE – 8750 MAPLE GROVE CRES. BURNABY Spacious units, in a safe, family oriented community on beautiful Burnaby Mountain. Enjoy nature and the great outdoors, with all the city amenities such as schools, shopping and SFU nearby on the bus line and close to Production Way sky train. Pet friendly (some exceptions apply). If your gross household income (before deductions) is between $40000.00 and $61,200 CALL 604-451-6075 to view.
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Crime free clean quiet well managed mature adult bldg. No smokers No pets gas f/p. $525 + utils.
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AUTO FINANCING
SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673 The Scrapper
SUITES, LOWER
Coquitlam Harbour Chimes 1 bdrm brand new, incl heat alarm granite counters NP $950 604-788-1275 NEW WESTMINSTER - 2 bdrm. garden suite $1200 & 3 bdrm. w/ garden view $1300. Deluxe units. W/D & D/W. H/W flrs. Cls. to 8th street skytrain. N/P N/S Avail. Now. Must See! 604.524.5494
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TOWNHOUSES
MAPLE RIDGE. Brookside Garden. Reno’d attractive 3 bdrm. N/S. Oct. 1st. Call 778-835-0748 NEW WEST. 828 Royal Ave. 2 Bdrms, 2 bthrms, 1 secured prkg. $1500/mo. Avail now. TJ @ Sutton Proact (604)728-5460 PITT MEADOWS: 2 - 3 bdrm co-op T/H $1097/mo - $1199/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
#1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME 604.683.2200
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TRUCKS & VANS
VEHICLE Auction- Sept 21 @10:30 am- 60 Cars Trucks SUVs RVswww.allcityauctioneers.com
MARINE 912
BOATS
ALUMINUM BOAT WANTED, 10’, 12’ or 14’, with or without motor or trailer, will pay cash, 604-319-5720
A36 NewsLeader Wednesday, September 18, 2013
URING CONTEST! O L O C L O O H C S O T K C A B Colour this sheet, complete the form and return to any Kin’s location by Oct. 6, 2013 for a chance to win passes to Go Bananas & a lunch bag filled with goodies from Kin’s!
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Keep your brain and body happy! Eat healthy!
Prices effective: September 18th to 22nd, 2013 *While Quantities Last LOCAL SUPER SWEET CORN, LOCAL SWEET GOLD BEETS & LOCAL SUPER SWEET CARROTS NOW AVAILABLE! Sweet & Crunchy
Sweet & Juicy
Gala Apples
Prune Plums
Large Cauliflower
Locally Grown
California Grown
79¢/lb
79¢/lb
Sweet & Juicy
Fresh & Tasty
Fresh & Flavourful (1lb clamshell)
99¢/lb
2/$4.00
Locally Grown
Organic White Peaches
Green Field Peppers
Washington Grown
Locally Grown
$1.69/lb
Royal City Centre
Marine Way Market
Brentwood Town Centre Lougheed Town Centre
116 - 610 6th Street Across from Shoppers 604.520.9923
200-7515 Market Crossing Burnaby, Beside PriceSmart
58 - 4567 Lougheed Hwy Beside IHOP 604.298.8299
206 - 9855 Austin Rd Beside Purdy’s 604.420.0788
OPEN same as mall hours
OPEN same as mall hours
OPEN same as mall hours
Fresh & Nutritious
604.432.6199 OPEN 9am to 8pm
2/$3.00
Campari Tomatoes
Local Hot House Grown
Now Hiring Shift Leaders at Royal City Centre and other locations. Great benefits and advancement opportunities. FAX: (604) 272-8065 EMAIL: HR@kinsfarmmarket.com