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BREAKBREAKthrough NDP holds onto its Burnaby seats, and emerges as the nation’s Offi cial Opposition—for the fi rst time in the party’s history

MARIO BARTEL/NEWSLEADERPeter Julian, who was re-elected as the MP for Burnaby-New Westminster, celebrates with the newly-elected MP for Burnaby-Douglas Kennedy Stewart at their victory party at the Firefi ghters’ Club on Monday.

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By Wanda ChowNEWSLEADER

Burnaby school board has approved the school district’s 2011-2012 preliminary operating budget which saw an additional $145,500 in funding for two pro-grams while cutting $1.2 million in a number of areas.

The advanced learning program for gifted students will be expanded to the tune of $100,000, including funding for one full-time-equivalent (FTE) teacher to make it accessible to more students.

A new Punjabi language program will also be offered, starting in September, to grades 5 to 7 students at a pilot site that has yet to be announced. Punjabi would be offered as an option to the core French program, and would involve students studying the language and culture for a part of each school day. The budget has allocated $45,500 to start up and staff the program.

Despite the need to fi nd savings, in some areas the status quo is not an option, said district secretary-treasurer Greg Frank.

“The board is still committed to moving the overall educa-tional program forward for the district so there are areas that do need to be expanded upon, and we can’t just sort of stand

still,” said Frank. “The board just felt these were two areas of priority that we need to invest some resources into.”

Meanwhile, to balance the budget the district has found $1.2 million in cuts.

It has eliminated the $355,000 it had included in the status quo budget to cover the cost of infl ation on supplies and services. As a result, the dis-trict will have less purchasing power as costs increase due to infl ation.

While unspent funding—for school allocations, learning resources, professional devel-opment and program devel-opment—is typically rolled over to the next budget year, the new budget will cut that rollover amount by $150,500, or 15 per cent.

The district’s online educa-tion program will be cut by $170,000, or two FTE teachers, to refl ect the lower-than-pro-jected funded enrolment over the past two years. Secondary and online program staff will be adjusted to continue serving about 100 unfunded grades 8 and 9 students who receive sup-port through the program.

The district plans to imple-ment new energy savings ini-tiatives that will save another $100,000, or 3.8 per cent of its total gas and electricity budget of $2.65 million.

One support teacher will be cut by eliminating a “very under-enrolled” secondary school alternate program

option, saving $85,000, said Frank.

Five FTE teaching staff will be cut to save $425,000. Frank explained that the formula setting out staffi ng allocations for secondary schools will be adjusted, with each high school seeing a small cut, adding up to a district-wide reduction of one FTE. The other four FTE reduc-tions will come from teaching positions meant to compensate for the addition of international students.

Revenue is expected to rise by $50,000 by reconfi guring programs for new Grade 12 graduates who want to upgrade course marks to improve their chances of attending post-secondary institutions. While such students do not qualify for summer school funding from the education ministry, the district will introduce a new program that will tap into a different ministry revenue stream, Frank said.

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Stewart beats Leung by 1,011 votes


It was close but not the nail-biter of 2008 as New Democrat Kennedy Stewart held on to Burnaby-Douglas, winning by 1,011 votes over Conservative challenger Ronald Leung.

Stewart received 20,943 votes, or 43 per cent, to Leung’s 19,932, or 40.9 per cent, increasing the NDP’s margin of victory in the riding from just 798 votes in 2008 under now-retired Bill Siksay.

“It’s an absolute honour to be chosen as the MP for Burnaby-Douglas, huge shoes to fi ll if you think Tommy Douglas, Svend

Robinson, Bill Siksay,” said Stewart.

The voters in the riding had spoken, he said. “They rejected the Conservatives and said, ‘we’re with the NDP’ and that’s the mes-sage we’re going to take to Ottawa.”

Liberal Ken Low was a distant third with 5,451 votes, or 11.2 per cent, on a night when the federal Liberals had its worst show-ing in history, taking just 34 seats nationwide. The Green Party’s Adrianne Merlo was fourth, receiving 1,754 votes (3.6 per cent) in a race that saw the party win its fi rst ever seat, that of leader Elizabeth May.

The Conservatives may have won a majority but you wouldn’t have known it by the jubilant mood at the

Burnaby Firefi ghters Club, where supporters of Stewart and Burnaby-New West-minster MP Peter Julian celebrated their victories and the NDP’s own history-making performance, attaining offi cial Opposition status for the fi rst time with 102 seats.

“The national results are overwhelming,” said Stewart, a political science professor at Simon Fraser University. “It is a turning of the tide for Canadians. They’ve picked the NDP as the second party, we’ll be the offi cial Opposition, it won’t be long before we’re government.

“It’s been bittersweet, I mean, the [Prime Minister Stephen] Harper agenda is reckless, it’s gonna hurt Canadians but we’ll be right there to make sure we stand up to his bullying.”

Stewart said momentum for his campaign grew as time went on. It was helped by outreach at SFU and other campuses to get the student vote out, including a speaker’s corner video initiative asking them to talk about what was on their minds. It “went wild on Facebook and Twitter and then people started showing up at the campaign [offi ce] doors.”

At about 9:30 p.m., buoyed by a report from a campaign staffer that he was ahead by over 100 votes, Conserva-tive Ronald Leung still was not conceding defeat at his post-election gathering at Romana Restaurant.

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MARIO BARTEL/NEWSLEADERThe newly-elected MP for Burnaby-Douglas Kennedy Stewart arrives at the NDP victory party at the Firefi ghters Club on Monday.

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seats % vote

Conservatives 167 39.64New Democrat 102 30.62Liberal 34 18.89Bloc Quebecois 4 6.05Green 1 3.91Independent 0 .43

Burnaby - New Westminster

votes % votePeter Julian (NDP) 22,193 49.63Paul Forseth (Cons) 15.979 35.73Garth Evans (Liberal) 4,496 10.05Carrie McLaren (Green) 1,788 4Tyler Pierce (Libertarian) 167 .37

* Results not yet offi cial

Burnaby - Douglas

votes % voteKennedy Stewart (NDP) 20,943 42.99Ronald Leung (Cons) 19,932 40.92Ken Low (Liberal) 5,451 11.19Adrianne Merlo (Green) 1,754 3.6Lewis Clarke Dahlby (LTN) 420 .86

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Peter Julian made his way slowly around the crowded Burnaby Firefi ghters Club banquet hall shaking hands, hugging volunteers, posing for pictures and smiling. He was smiling a lot.

He had every reason to. His victory was decisive and his party’s rise in the House of Commons meteoric.

It didn’t take long following Monday’s federal election for the New Democrat to claim his fourth consecutive triumph in Burnaby-New Westminster. This time he will join more than 100 other NDP members to form the offi cial Opposition to a Conservative majority government.

In all four of his elections Julian’s share of the riding’s vote has risen going from 34.58 per cent in 2004 to 49.63 per cent this year.

“When we went door knocking we’d come across families that we’ve helped, that we’ve advocated for on their behalf and they appreciate that,” said Julian as upward of 400 supporters celebrated around him. “I never take that for granted. Every election you reapply and you reapply fresh. I never take Burnaby-New Westminster for granted.”

The NDP’s popularity reached unprecedented heights with more than 30 per cent of the vote and 102 MPs elected at last count Monday evening. It’s something not many saw coming, although Julian did.

“It’s an important step for our party but I have always known other parts of the country share our vision of cooper-ation and solidarity,” said Julian, who garnered 21,193 votes.

During his victory speech he recalled telling La Presse 18 years ago the majority of Quebec MPs would be New Demo-crats saying, “It is unavoidable.”

Julian expects with his parliamentary experience he’ll play a large role in helping mould the party in preparation for the next election.

“It will be a very exhilarating experience to work toward putting in place an alternative government, a government in waiting,” he said. “Whenever the next election will be held there will be that contrast in government between the Con-servatives and a Jack Layton-led NDP.”

He credited the other candidates in the riding for running good, clean campaigns that never got personal, and con-gratulated the Conservatives led by Prime Minister Stephen Harper for winning a majority. But he had a warning for the PM.

“I’m hoping Mr. Harper realizes he didn’t get an over-whelming majority, he got a bare majority,” said Julian.

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“It’s a tight race, it’s a very tra-ditional NDP stronghold, it’s not an easy riding to break through. But I think this time with all our volunteer support and changing demographic in this area, and my experience and as a longtime Burnaby homeowner and resident, I’m quite confi dent we’re going to make it tonight.”

Leung, running in his second straight election, thought having another Chinese-Canadian can-didate in the riding, Liberal Ken Low, might have had an impact this time around.

“For a lot of average voters they don’t follow politics every day. They may not know what’s the difference between a Liberal and a Conservative. If they look at the ballot, there are two Chinese last names, just one after the other, both start with L.

“Actually, this is my experience, when I knock on people’s doors, sometimes they say, ‘Oh, are you the Liberal candidate?’” Leung said. “So for a voter who goes to the voting booth and just looks at the ballot, they may just mix up the two.”

With his own fi nal results unknown at that point, Leung said he was pleased with his party’s overall results.

“I feel very good because Cana-dians show they trust a Stephen Harper government and gave them the majority so I’m very confi dent they won’t be disappointed.”

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we’re going to give you a try and expect him to work with other Canadians and other parties. I think it would be a mistake if he thinks he’s got a blank cheque.”

A Conservative majority was the good news for Tory candidate Paul Forseth, who received 15,979 votes (35.73 per cent). Finishing second was the not-so-good news, but it wasn’t a surprise.

“We worked very hard, but with my 12 years of experi-ence in the House of Com-mons (he served four terms as MP) I knew in advance we had a lot of ground to make up, but we would likely follow the national trend and it looks like we did,” said Forseth.

“I’m going to rest easy tonight knowing that the future of the country is in very competent, stable hands and that we should have some political peace for a time and the federal govern-ment will be able to roll out a normal legislation agenda over a four-year period.”

Liberal Garth Evans came in third with 4,496 votes (10.05 per cent). The former Burnaby councillor said there were a lot of things working against him. He was only appointed the candidate on March 28 and didn’t get much money to run his campaign.

“This is a tough riding for the Liberals and our leader

and party didn’t help us,” said Evans. “To get 18 per cent of the vote is pretty bad. [Liberal leader Michael] Igna-tieff didn’t run a very good campaign and that obviously hurt me, but it’s a tough rid-ing under any circumstances for a Liberal.”

Evans said the Liberals had a lot of good platforms but Ignatieff didn’t take advan-tage of them. When Evans went out in the riding he got good response from the pro-posed learning passport pro-gram that would have seen money for post-secondary education. It was the fi rst the constituents had heard about it, though.

“It was a very important plank in my campaign,” said Evans, who also felt Ignatieff not talking about a national housing policy also hurt him.

“I’ve seen from this cam-paign that I can win if I’m properly prepared, fi nanced and receive proper support from the party leader. I’m not sour at all on politics because I could see how I could win.”

Although he plans to run again in the next federal elec-tion, he also said he will more than likely run in the civic election in November.

Green candidate Carrie McLaren fi nished fourth with 1,738 votes with Libertarian Tyler Pierce getting 167 and Marxist-Leninist Joseph Theriault 96.

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Extra-curricular project to be donated to school’s environmental club


Most people don’t think twice about tossing pop cans into blue boxes, but an Alpha secondary student has been turning heads with her recycled creation—a strapless dress.

Valerie Do, a Grade 12 Advanced Placement stu-dent, has been focused on art, mainly two-dimensional design, but was looking for a hands-on project to work on in her spare time.

Inspired by a fellow AP student who was working on a dress, Do started off her dressmaking repertoire with a paper dress repre-senting a peacock that was used in the school fashion show recently.

Fellow Grade 12 student Jes-sica Marano was so impressed with that outfi t that she asked Do if she was planning to do more and if she could be involved.

The result was a strapless dress made of pop cans, lined with canvas and held together with wire and thread, all of which was also featured in the fashion show.

It took one-and-a-half months to make, but just as long to collect the cans themselves, said Do.

Her parents own a restau-rant, she said, and it was their supply of empty pop cans that gave her the idea for the dress. She decided to use Canada Dry club soda cans partly for their deep blue colour and partly so the dress wouldn’t be sticky.

The hard part was the wait, since club soda isn’t a high-demand item on the restau-rant’s menu, she said.

It does have a couple of mixed drinks that use the carbonated beverage, which led her to rejoice quietly whenever someone ordered one, she added with a laugh.

After removing the tops and bottoms, she fl attened the cans and folded the ends over to reduce sharp edges. The skirt portion of the gar-ment sports a colour change thanks to time spent by Do using tongs to hold the cans over a gas stove fl ame.

The cans were all tied together with wire, with a thick canvas lining sewed on for comfort.

The fi nishing touch was “tassels” at the bottom, made of the pull-tabs, all linked together.

“People don’t notice them, they’re so small,” Do said of her use of the pull-tabs. “Things so little can affect things really big.

“It’s just like recycling, every little thing counts.”

Do plans to donate the dress to Alpha’s environ-mental club, which she hopes will display it as a reminder of the value of recycling.

“Anything can be recycled into anything.”

Despite her accomplishment, Do has no hopes of a career in fashion design. Instead, she plans to attend Capilano Uni-versity in pursuit of her dream of working in animation, spe-cifi cally as a three-dimensional modeler for computer anima-tion projects.

As for Marano, for whom the dress was designed to fi t, she was thrilled with the result and Do’s artistic skills.

“If someone has talent, why not show it off all the time?”

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With the arrival of spring, it’s not just people who are emerging from their warm, dry homes. Wildlife are also venturing to the great outdoors, to forage for food, to stake out territories, to provide for their young.

But the needs and habits of those creatures are often at odds with our city ways. And ani-mals are only too keen to exploit our inatten-tion and laziness to make their lives easier.

Bears, raccoons and skunks looking for a tasty snack wander into back alleys, back-yards and open garages to raid unsecured garbage cans. Coyotes aren’t afraid to prowl suburban streets for roaming cats or small defenceless dogs—who hasn’t seen a poster looking for help locating a missing beloved pet stapled to a telephone poll, usually not far from a park or wild ravine?

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A bear that develops a taste for kitchen scraps tossed in an unsecured curbside can is doomed; it’ll only enjoy so many snacks before conservation offi cers are brought in to dispatch the bothersome bruin to a new home, or worse. A skunk or raccoon with an affi nity for half-empty boxes of cereal and discarded jam jars becomes a pest with a nasty disposition if challenged. A coyote with a hungry eye on Whiskers is someone’s heartbreak.

Wild animals don’t seek confrontations with humans; in fact, they go out of their way to avoid us as much as possible. Our coex-istence has relied on just such a strategy of mutual avoidance for thousands of years.

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VICTORIA – These days the media never shut up about Facebook and Twitter and “viral videos.” In this year’s political madhouse, no candidate can be caught without a social media presence.

So it surprises me that the breakout technology for public engagement turns out to be huge con-ference calls on the old landline telephone.

“Tele-town halls” were fi rst deployed here by B.C. Liberal leadership can-didate George Abbott. He got such big participation that Kevin Falcon’s deep-pocketed campaign quickly fol-lowed suit. Premier Christy Clark is doing one Wednesday evening for her Vancouver byelection run.

Falcon, the reluctant fi nance minis-ter, is using the same method to ask for options on the harmonized sales tax. In between hockey games over the next week, folks having dinner will be getting calls with a recorded message inviting them to tell him what he should do with the HST.

Falcon admitted to some trepidation before extending such an offer to the general public. What he got at his fi rst one in Surrey was 27,000 people who stayed on the line for an average of 16 minutes, hundreds who queued up to ask ques-tions, and 90 minutes of surprisingly civil discus-sion with real people.

I listened in to the fi rst one hosted by Trans-portation Minister Blair Lekstrom, where 5,900 residents of the Peace River region stuck around for an average 21 minutes to hear why he quit the B.C. Liberals over the HST, and then went back. That region and East Kootenay will be the toughest sell for the B.C. government’s mail-in

referendum in June. There were annoyed people. One

man called it the “ripoff tax” that applies to groceries. Lekstrom politely noted that basic groceries are exempt from GST and HST. A farmer said it’s on top of the carbon tax, which falls harder on people who put up with cold weather and long driving distances. Another said cross-border shopping to Alberta has become even more popular.

It was refreshing to hear real people describe their situations and concerns.

Most had apparently spent little time poring over media accounts of the HST, but unlike the stale and spin-heavy debate that resumed in the B.C. legislature last week, they were direct, polite and willing to listen.

Falcon reported a similar experience after 90 minutes of questions in Surrey. Suggestions included dropping the HST by a point (estimated cost $850 million) and offering more exemptions,

on things like gym memberships or bike helmets.Hundreds of people didn’t get to ask their ques-

tions, partly because the politicians took up too much time with introductions and smooth talk like “that’s a great question!” The patient callers were asked to leave messages for follow-up.

I live-blogged the event on Twitter, including a brief debate with former NDP MLA David Schreck about the fairness of these town halls. Schreck said there should be equal time for a critic of the HST, otherwise it’s just government propaganda.

Judging by the NDP’s latest line of questioning, town hall participants aren’t missing much. Their big point in the legislature was that if the HST is rejected, low-income people would still get the GST credit. Yes, and the sun will continue to rise, but poor people will still lose a signifi cant redistri-bution of income.

You’ll hear a lot about the HST in the next few weeks, with government and business advertising the merits of keeping it, and Bill Vander Zalm’s FightHST organization spending $250,000 of public money to continue its campaign of fear and igno-rance.

You could do worse than participating in one of these telephone town halls.

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When I was in high school a little more than two decades ago, candi-dates for student government were campaigning on such important issues as more choice at the soda pop machine.

As I recall there was only one machine in the entire school. Today, in their more enlightened understanding of the environment, some students are banding together to ensure that bottled water is removed from their schools.

Perhaps bottled water will one day be eliminated from schools and more public water fountains will be installed once existing long-term beverage contracts expire. These small victories for the environ-ment often lead a small handful of passionate students to becoming environmental activists on their campuses, at their work and in their communities.

Another memory that stands out for me was when the leader of the provincial NDP at the time, Bob Skelly, came to talk to students in the run-up to a provincial election.

He was alone. He wasn’t there as part of a debate, so he didn’t have to deal with some of the silliness and sniping that often characterize political discourse. Still, students were impressed that the leader of a major political party had taken the time to meet with them and answer their questions. Similarly, the students at Moscrop Second-ary were probably equally excited

about the opportunity to ask federal candidates their views on a host of national and local concerns. Most of the students were not able to vote this time around. Hopefully, the few who could went to the polls on elec-tion day to vote for the candidate and party that most closely embod-ies their values and shares their vision. A vote every now and again is often the only tool a person feels he or she has to infl uence the larger world around them.

What I found most heartening about the debate was the impor-tance of the environment to the students and their interest in the Green Party’s Adrianne Merlo. Most young people understand that our cumulative consumptive lifestyles cannot be sustained.

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in the Peace River region responded to the recorded invitation to hear local MLA Blair Lekstrom defend the HST, and explain why he returned to the B.C. Liberal cabinet after quitting last year in the face of a taxpayer revolt.

The regional tele-phone conference calls are to continue in the next two weeks, call-ing listed home phones in each region for an hour-long question and answer session on the tax, and what hap-pens if voters reject it

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Lekstrom said the HST is no more of a burden in the north because it doesn’t increase heating or fuel costs beyond exist-ing carbon tax and other levies.

And he promised the government would accept a simple major-ity vote to restore the old provincial sales tax without expanding its base.

“If this vote is to reject the HST and go back, we are going back to the way it was,” he said.

Both Lekstrom and Falcon have left the door open to making the HST more palatable with further exemptions, or reducing the rate once the agreement with Ottawa allows it.

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One referred to the rising revenues pro-jected from the HST, asking if they should be used to pay down debt, increase services or cut other taxes.

The other asked how the province should raise the money to undo the HST and repay the federal gov-ernment.

One participant called for more tele-phone town halls on public issues. “It would make us feel a little bit less like peons at the bottom of a large gov-ernment,” she said.

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Conjuring the fl appers, speakeasies and mobsters of the 1920s might have the Christian Brothers who founded St. Thomas More Collegiate spinning in their graves. But it was also a time of tremendous change when women were achieving a political voice and people were coping with economic hardship.That’s the backdrop for the school’s gala dinner show and auction, A Knight in the Roaring ’20s, on May 6 at the Vancouver Italian Cultural Centre to raise money for a new athletic and community centre.Bimbos and dames, palookas and molls will be able to kick up their heels to the swinging sounds of STM’s jazz band as well as performances by members from the cast of the school’s spring musical production, Thoroughly Modern Millie. Then they can get a wiggle over to the auction table to bid for ducky items like a cycling tour in Tuscany, or a fully-catered meal for eight.But the real bee’s knees of the nifty night is all the money raised will go toward the $6.1 million the school needs to begin construction of the new 27,000 square foot athletic complex. A further $2 million will then be needed to add a new turf fi eld and bleachers.They’re getting close.Chris Rickaby, one of the gala’s co-chairs, says the school community has amassed about $4.8 million of their target and they’re eager to get shovels into the ground.That’s because the football teams have to play most of their games across town at Burnaby Lake as the grass fi eld behind the school gets too chewed up, the wrestling team has to practise in the lunchroom, complete with the occasional mayonnaise surprise in the rolled-up mats, and the girls have to use an old men’s washroom.It’s a sad state for a school with such a fi ne athletic tradition, says Rickaby, whose son plays on the football team. “It’s part of our armour. There’s a pride in being a ragtag bunch that manages to succeed.”Tickets to the gala are $100 per person. They can be purchased online at www.stmcdinnerauction.ca or by calling 604-521-1801 ext. 0. Sponsorship and group packages are also available.

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Mother’s Day is right around the corner. This is the day to honor the woman who sacri-fi ced to give you the best things kife has to offer. Therefore, when showing your mother you care about her, it’s best to skip the new vacuum and hand mixer for something that will be more meaningful.

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• Americans owe Moth-er’s Day to Anna Jarvis, who held a memorial for her mother two years after the latter’s death in 1905. Jarvis devoted her efforts to a campaign to make Mother’s Day a nationally recognized holiday, which came to fruition in 1914.

• Rajo Devi Lohan of India is believed to be the world’s oldest new mother. Lohan gave birth to a baby girl at age 70 after receiv-ing IVF treatment.

• Ancient Egyptians had their own form of Mother’s Day by honoring the god-dess Isis, who was known as the mother of pharaohs.

• The wife of Russian peasant Feodor Vassilyev is considered to be the record holder for birthing the most children. Ms. Vassilyev is believed to have delivered 69 children between 1725 and 1765. These children were delivered in a total of 27 births, including 16 pairs of twins, seven sets of triplets and four sets of quadruplets.

• Carnations are the fl owers most associated with Mother’s Day. White carnations are worn in the memory of deceased mothers, while red and pink carnations are worn for those mothers who are still alive.

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• “I remember my mother’s prayers and they have always followed me. They have clung to me all my life.” - Abraham Lincoln

• Youth fades; love droops; the leaves of friendship fall; A mother’s secret hope outlives them all.” - Oliver Wendell Holmes, U.S. author

• “A man loves his sweetheart the most, his wife the best, but his mother the longest.” - Irish proverb

• “All women become like their mothers. That is their tragedy. No man does. That’s his.” - Oscar Wilde, Irish poet

• “If I was damned of body and soul, I know whose prayers would make me whole, Mother o’ mine, O mother o’ mine.” - Rudyard Kipling, in

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Q: A co-worker is extreme-ly friendly—you might even call her “clingy.”

She is often in my offi ce which can distract me from my work. It’s fl attering in a way—we are both single—but I do need some room. How can I express my concerns without hurting her feelings?

You appear to have an admirer which should make you feel quite pleased. She likes to be with you and believes you like to be with her.

You’ve likely been aware of her sociable nature for some time, but now are becoming more sensitive to the fact that her frequent interruptions are beginning to affect your work performance.

I will presume, too, that because you seem to have some fondness for her, you have welcomed her and engaged her in conversa-tion. You’ve communicated the message that you are happy with her regular presence in your offi ce.

You don’t want to hurt her feelings although this

may be inevitable because you will in effect be requesting she reduce the amount of time she cur-rently spends with you.

If she has no sense you are planning to make such a request, you could catch her “off guard” resulting in some understandable pain. She could even cut you off

completely as a way to cope with her anguish.

I’d recommend you introduce the subject using language that is nurturing and sen-sitive. Perhaps men-tion a new assign-ment—requiring your immediate attention—which

will temporarily make you less available to spend time with her.

You could also consider allocating time available to specifi c days which would allow some social contact but still permit you to attend to your duties. She may appreciate the demands of your position if you explain them clearly showing how you are being evaluated by your supervi-sor.

She may be feeling guilty

for squandering some of her time in any event so your attempt to incremen-tally reduce the number and length of her visits to your offi ce may, in fact, be appreciated to some extent.

If you are contemplating taking your friendship to the next step—such as a dinner out or a movie, for example, a suggestion of a “date” could somewhat offset your expressed con-cerns regarding too much social time in your offi ce.

In considering this mat-ter, it will be important for you to assume some responsibility for the situation—don’t blame her. Show sensitivity and if you would like to develop this friendship, tell her how you feel about her and suggest some contact outside the workplace.

■ Simon Gibson is an experienced university professor, marketing executive and corporate writer. He has a PhD in education from Simon Fraser University and a degree in journalism from Carleton University. Submit your confi dential questions relating to work and offi ce life to simon@offi cepolitics101.com.

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Richard Major Art Group: This non-instructional group has openings for new members, from beginners to advanced. For artists interested in oils, acrylics, watercolours, ink pens, pencils and pencil crayons. When: Meets Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Where: Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, Burnaby. Info: Eileen, 604-515-0371 or Sheila, 604-436-7709.

Alistair Bell’s Animals—Portraits of the Wild: Featuring works by B.C. printmaker Alistair Bell’s in the City of Burnaby’s Permanent Art Collection that explore his artistic career from its early beginnings until his death in 1997. Bell travelled to the world’s famous zoos sketching the exotic birds and animals that became the subjects for many of the more than 250 prints he created over a 60-year period. When: Until June 19. Where: Where: Burnaby Art Gallery, 6344 Deer Lake Ave. Info: 604-297-4422 or www.burnabyartgallery.ca.

Burnaby Artist Guild: Welcomes new members interested in painting, beginners or established painters. When: Meetings held each Tuesday evening at 7:30 p.m. Where: Shadbolt Centre for the Arts. Info: Judy Smith, 604-682-6720.

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Burnaby Writers’ Circle: Meets the first Wednesday of each month. When: 1:30 to 3 p.m. Where: Program Room 2, Confederation Seniors Centre, 4548 Albert St., Burnaby. Info: 604-905-5024.

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World Poetry Night Out: Talks, features, open mike, refreshments. Free. When: Fourth Wednesday of the month, 6:30 p.m. Where: Auditorium, New Westminster Public Library, 716-6th Ave. Info: 604-526-4729.

Internat ional fo lk dancing: Learn about the folk music of many cultures along with new dance steps while providing gentle exercise. No partner required. When: Fridays, Oct. 15 to Nov. 26, 11:15 a.m. to 12 p.m. Where: Confederation Centre 55+, 4585 Albert St., Burnaby. Cost: $16.05. Info or to register: 604-294-1936.

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Line Dance: Beginners welcome. Moderate exercise for body and brain and lots of fun. When: Mondays, 10 a.m. Where: Deer Lake United Church, 5135 Sperling Ave., Burnaby (enter by ramp at rear of church). Info: Georgie, 604-522-5647

S e n i o rs To g e t h e r Program: A senior led group focuses on welcoming and involving seniors in a variety of different activities. When: English conversation (Fridays, 10 to 11 a.m.), seniors social group (Fridays, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., light lunch served) and Wii games and exercise (Wednesdays, 12 to 3 p.m.). Where: South Burnaby Neighbourhood House, 4845 Imperial St.,

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Cameron Senior Choir: Seeking enthusiastic singers to join in. When: Every Monday, 4 to 6 p.m. Where: Cameron Senior Recreation Complex, 9534 Cameron St., Burnaby. Info: 604-421-5225 or 604-420-6478.

Cameron Sunshine S ingalong: Seek ing enthusiastic volunteer musicians to play oldies music mostly from the 1950s, ‘60s and ‘70s. When: Every other Monday, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Where: Cameron Senior Recreation Complex, 9534 Cameron St., Burnaby. Info: 604-420-6478.

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The province has rejected Metro Van-couver’s call to force a quick end to the impasse with the City of Coquitlam over the new regional growth plan that has been accepted by all other member cities.

Instead of binding arbitration, Metro must follow a 60-day non-binding process to resolve the dispute with Coquitlam, start-ing by May 16.

Regional district directors were notifi ed of the decision from community, sport and cultural development minister Ida Chong at a Metro board meeting Friday.

Metro offi cials had previously said they saw no chance of reaching agreement with Coquitlam on the new regional growth strategy without going to arbitration.

Burnaby Mayor Derek Corrigan, chair of the regional plan-ning committee, said he’s deeply concerned the timelines will make the growth strat-

egy a political football in civic elections this fall, with the risk it will be unravelled if new councils are elected in November vowing to renegotiate the accord.

“I dread that pos-sibility,” Corrigan said. “Those who have tried to obstruct the plan are succeeding – with the help of the minister.”

The holdout Coquit-lam council rejected the new plan as inconsistent, riddled with exemptions and vesting too much con-trol in the hands of the regional board.

Even if Coquitlam’s concerns can be dealt with during the initial 60-day period, another 60-day acceptance period then kicks in during which Metro must resubmit the revised plan to all member cities for approval.

Other cities can’t reopen parts of the plan they’ve already agreed to – they can only object to amend-ments made as a result of negotiations with Coquitlam.

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It also adds mecha-nisms to limit the loss of industrial land and replaces the outdated Livable Region Strate-gic Plan.

Coquitlam Coun. Lou Sekora said the delays are the fault of the Metro board because it tried to “use a sledgehammer” against his city by seeking arbitration instead of immediately trying a more concilia-tory approach.

“That is not going to be tolerated,” he said, adding he’s thankful the province rejected the request.

Coquitlam had asked the province to choose the non-bind-ing dispute resolution process.

If the issue does drag into the elections and the next term of councils, Sekora said, “they deserve that because of the way we’ve been handled. Never stomp on a municipality when you don’t have to.”

Full arbitration is still an option if non-binding talks fail, but it’s one of three poten-tial fi nal settlement methods that also include fi nal proposal arbitration and peer panel settlement.

Coquitlam Mayor Richard Stewart com-mitted to work as fast as possible to fi nd agreement.

Corrigan said he will take Stewart at his word and trust that Coquitlam won’t try to “rag the puck “ past November.

Corrigan previously accused Coquitlam councillors of being swayed by land devel-opers who fear tighter regional development restrictions.

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114 DRIVERS/COURIER/TRUCKING

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130 HELP WANTED

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130 HELP WANTED

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130 HELP WANTEDGENERAL LABOURER, Rigger/ Welder Fabricator/Crane Operator. Amix Salvage & Sales /Marine Divi-sion. Amix is seeking motivated, hard working team members to add to an already strong and versatile team. Do you want to work in the water? Do you want to make the big lift? Do you want to help to make a mark in the marine salvage indus-try?... Come Aboard!!! Experience with barges, cranes, boats is an as-set. Certifi cations in respective dis-ciplines also an asset All applicants considered. We are COR certifi ed and very serious about the safety of our Team.Fax: 1-866-812-3132 [email protected]

156 SALES

SALES PEOPLECommissioned sales people required. Must have a good command of the English language, a reliable vehicle, and 2 to 3 years of HVAC sales experience.

Interested in exploring this posi-tion, please email your resume to

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SALES SUPERVISOR Wanted with relevant exp. Duties: Supervise sales staff, maintain inventory, resolve issues, sell products, prepare reports for sales, and train staff. Basic English is required. Punjabi is an asset. Sal: $20/hr Fax: 604-434-7702 E-mail: [email protected] Location: 5140 Imperial Street Burnaby, BC

130 HELP WANTED


160 TRADES, TECHNICAL

A well-established Highway, Heavy Civil and Mining Con-struction Contractor in Southern BC is seeking an experienced Civil Construc-tion Superintendent for a full-time, year-round position. You must be a highly moti-vated, self-starting individu-al. Responsibilities to in-clude:• The planning and schedul-

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MARINE MECHANIC

Canfi sco, a fully integrated sea food processing company is look-ing for a Marine Mechanic to join its fi shing vessel maintenance department.

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To apply: Fax 604-681-5916 or Email: [email protected]

130 HELP WANTED


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203 ACCOUNTING/TAX/BOOKKEEPING

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242 CONCRETE & PLACINGDALL’ANTONIA CONCRETE Sen-iors disc. Friendly, family bus., 40+ yrs. 604-240-3408/604-299-7125

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Garden GroomerGarden Maintenance & Lawncare

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D Hedge Trimming D Power washing

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283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTSAlways! Gutter, window cleaning,pressure washing, lawn maintains,yard clean-up. Simon 604-230-0627

287 HOME IMPROVEMENTSA-1 CONTRACTING. Renos. Bsmt, kitchens, baths, custom cabinets, tiling, plumbing, sundecks, reroofi ng. Dhillon 604-782-1936.

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320 MOVING & STORAGE

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AFFORDABLE MOVINGLocal & Long Distance

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SPARTAN Moving Ltd. Fast & Reliable. Insured

Competitive rates. Wknd Specials. Call Frank: (604) 435-8240

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

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Danny’s Painting. Interior & Exterior, Free Estimates, Written Guarantee, full issued WCB

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MILANO PAINTING. Int./Ext. Prof. Painters. Free Est. Written Guar. Bonded & Insured. 604-551-6510

SEASIDE PAINTING& Decking 604-462-8528, 218-9618

332 PAVING/SEAL COATING

ALLAN Const. & Asphalt. Brick, conc, drainage, found. & membrane repair. 604-618-2304; 820-2187.

338 PLUMBING

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DRAIN CLEANING & PLUMBING MAINTENANCE. 604-828-0899

341 PRESSURE WASHING

POWER WASHINGGUTTER CLEANING

SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE Call Ian 604-724-6373


353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTSBESTCO ROOFING LTD. Res., Comm. Tar, gravel, torch-on, Sheet Metal, Duroids. Fully Ins. WCB Cov. BBB. All kinds of roofi ng. New & reroofi ng. Gill 604-727-4806 or Charlie 604-773-3522GL ROOFING. Cedar shakes, As-phalt Shingles, Flat roofs BBB, WCB $2m Liability. Clean Gutters $80. 24 hrs. 7dys/wk. 604-240-5362

356 RUBBISH REMOVAL

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RUBBISH REMOVAL & MORE*Landscape *Trimming *Yard Clean

*Const. Clean. *ANYTHING!!! 1 Ton Truck. Call Patrick for Prompt Quality Service @ 604-808-1652.

359 SAND, GRAVEL & TOPSOILAlways! deliver Top soil, bark mulch, sand & gravel. 7days/wk. Simon 604-230-0627 will spread

372 SUNDECKS

Aluminum patio cover, sunroom, railing, gates. 604-521-2688www.PatioCoverVancouver.com

373B TILINGTILE, MARBLE & slate installations and home renos. No job too small. 604-521-6919 or 778-232-7412.

374 TREE SERVICES

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PETS

477 PETSBOSTON TERRIER; CKC REG; Rep.Breeder; fi rst shots, avail May 21. Contact 604.868.7212 or 604.794.3786BOSTON TERRIER; CKC REG; Rep.Breeder; fi rst shots, avail May 21. Contact 604.868.7212 or 604.794.3786CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866

CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION in need of caring homes! Visit us at fraservalleyhumanesociety.com

or call 1 (604)820-2977CHIHUAHUA P/B pups. Ready now Vet ✓. Shots, 2 M, 3 F. Short hair. Family raised. $600. 604-852-1805Chocolate CKC reg’d LAB pups, 1st shots, tattoo, view parents, H & E, ready now. $750. 604-533-3733LAB RETRIEVER PUPS, yellow &black, $650. Vet check, quality line-age, dew claws, 1st shots, de-wormed. (604)702-0217

MINI DASCHUNDS FOR SALE, Vet Checked. Good homes only,

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NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604-856-3647 or www.856-dogs.comSHIHTZU. Ready to go. M / F.Black. $500. Incl. 1st shots. Will trade for Peke or Shihtzu. Call 604-746-0072. Marshall / EmersonVIZSLA PUPS, CKC reg’d, shots, guaranteed. $850. ph, 604-819-2115 or email: [email protected] HIGHLAND TERRIER pup. Female, born Feb. 26. 1st shots. vet ✓. Ready to go. $1100. 604-850-6567 Abbts.

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

518 BUILDING SUPPLIESBUILDING SALE... Canadian Manufacturer Direct. 25x40 $6320. 30x40 $7370. 35x50 $9980. 40x80 $18,900. 47x100 $31,600. Ends op-tional. Many others. Pioneer Steel Manufacturers since 1980, 1-800-668-5422.DO-IT-YOURSELF STEEL BUILD-INGS Priced to Clear - Make an Of-fer! Ask About Free Delivery, most areas! Call for Quick Quote and Free Brochure - 1-800-668-5111 ext. 170.SAWMILLS - Band/Chainsaw - SPRING SALE - Cut lumber any di-mension, anytime. MAKE MONEY and SAVE MONEY In stock ready to ship. Starting at $1,195.00. www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext.400OT

533 FERTILIZERSMUSHROOM MANURE

for saleCall 778-883-1591

551 GARAGE SALES

227 & 228 Seventh Street, New Westminster,

Sat & Sun May 7th & 8th 10am ~ 3 pm

Furniture, Appliances, Housewares, Clothes, Toys

& much, much more!

559 MEDICAL SUPPLIESCAN’T GET UP YOUR Stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention this ad and get 10% off your new Stairlift. Call 1-866-981-6591.

560 MISC. FOR SALE100% Guaranteed Omaha Steaks - SAVE 64% on the Family Value Collection. NOW ONLY $49.99 Plus 3 FREE GIFTS & right-to-the-door delivery in a reusable cooler, ORDER Today. 1-888-702-4489 mention code 45069SVD or www.OmahaSteaks.com/family23A FREE TELEPHONE SERVICE - Get Your First Month Free. Bad Credit, Don’t Sweat It. No Deposits. No Credit Checks. Call Freedom Phone Lines Today Toll-Free 1-866-884-7464Can’t Get Up Your Stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stair-lifts now! Mention this ad and get 10% off your new Stairlift! Call 1-866-981-5991HOT TUB COVERS & Accessories. Lowest price, highest quality. All sizes and colours available. Call 1-888-611-7660.www.spasuppliesonline.ca.PANDORA CHARM CLEARANCE Save 80%. Sterling Silver Charms as low as $1.99. Fits Pandora, Cha-milia,Troll. Major Internet Retail-er.Log on to save www.New-Dreamz.net

563 MISC. WANTEDFREE SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

Cash for some complete scrap cars. 604-465-7940 or 580-3439.

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

566 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

PIANO; KAWAI, 5 yrs. old, excel-lent condition, $2100 obo. Call 604-819-0589.

REAL ESTATE

630 LOTS

BIG BEAUTIFUL ARIZONA LAND $99/mo. $0 down, $0 interest, Golf Course, Nat’l Parks. 1 hour from Tucson Int’l Airport Guaranteed Fi-nancing, No Credit Checks. Pre-re-corded msg. 1-800-631-8164 Code 4001 www.sunsiteslandrush.com

LAND LIQUIDATION 20 Acres $0 Down, $99/mo. ONLY $12,900 Near Growing El Paso, Texas (2nd safest U.S. City) Owner Financing,NO CREDIT CHECKS! Money Back Guarantee FREE Color Bro-chure 800-755-8953

www.sunsetranches.com

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

WHOLESALE FACTORY DIRECT. Manufactured, Modular & Park models. Tremendous savings. Luxurious 1512 sq. ft home including delivery and installation only $ 109,950. Many other plans available. The Home Boys 877-976-3737, 509-481-9830 or www.hbmodular.com

636 MORTGAGES

Mortgage Help! Beat bank rates for purchases and refi nances, im-mediate debt consolidation, foreclo-sure relief, and equity loans. Free, fast, friendly, private consultations.

Call 1-888-685-6181www.mountaincitymortgage.ca

660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE

HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYSwww.dannyevans.ca

Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley

RENTALS

706 APARTMENT/CONDO

BURNABY

Super Clean ONE Bedrooms

Quiet & well maintained bldg. Includes heat & hot water. On

site manager. Cat okay.

AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY Secure parking available.

For viewing call:

Call 604- 522-5230

BURNABY

AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY

Completely remodeled building and 1 & 2 bedroom suites. Located at Highgate Mall. From $780/mo includes heat, hot water and parking.

Call Kelly 778-994-2334

Burnaby: CLAREMONT TERRACE** 6960 ELWELL ST ** NEAR MIDDLEGATEQuiet, spacious 2 & 1 Bdrms &

Bachelor suites.Incld: Balcony, prkg, heat & h/wtr

604-525-2661BURNABY

MAPLE PLACE TOWERS1 Bdrm Apts starting at $950 2 Bdrm Apts starting at $1200

Heat and hot water included. Dishwasher, fridge, stove, balco-ny, shared laundry. Avail Immed. Close to amen, schools and mall.

Call 604-421-1235www.aptrentals.net

BURNABY

Park Crest Apts.1 Bedroom Reno’d suites located in upgraded blding in cul-du-sac. Next to large green space. Incl’s heat, hot water and basic cable. Walk to High-gate mall. Quiet and clean. Cat okay. Deposit required. For viewing....

Call 604-540-6725

MAPLE RIDGE Central TWO 1 Bdrm, spacious, newly reno’d, $580 AND $645/mo + util’s. Both incld parking N/P, June 1. 604-341-1475

RENTALS

706 APARTMENT/CONDO

BURNABY

ROYAL COLONIAL7111 Linden Avenue

1 Bdrm avail from $750/mo. Close to restaurants, schools, transit, stores. Short walk to Highgate Mall. Parking & laundry rm. Incl’s heat, hot water and storage.

For more info & viewing, callAlbert 778-788-1853

BurnabyVista Terrace

7465 13th Avenue, 3-storey building conveniently located minutes from SkyTrain. Renovated 2 bedroom suite from $1020. Close to public transit, parks and schools. U/G prkg. balconies, lndry rm. Heat & hot water incl’d.

For more info & viewing call Albert 778-788-1853

Professionally Managed by Gateway Property Management

BURNABY

Well maintained ONE bed-rooms. Includes cable, heat & hot water. Secure parking avail. On site manager.

AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELYQuiet & well maintained bldg., walk to Highgate Mall & transit. Cat okay. For viewing....

Call 604- 521-3448

COQUITLAM

Welcome Home !

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

Call (604) 931-2670

NEW WESTMINSTER:520-11th St. Large 1 bdrm w/ small storage room. Incl h/w & heat. By Transit. Cats ok. $695 - $745/mo. Call: 604-540-2028.

NEW WESTMINSTER

Colonial House435 Ash Street

3 Story bldg in great location. 1 bdrm stes from $760. Covered pkg, lndry rm, landscaped com-mon area. Close to park, transit, shops. Heat & hot water incl’d.

For more info & viewing call Rozario 778-788-1849

Skyview Manor908 6th Avenue

4 Story bldg in great location. 1 bdrm stes from $780. Pkg, lndry rm. Close to transit, park and shops. Heat & hot water included.


Park Villa529 10th Street

3 Story bldg in great location. 1 bdrm stes from $760. Parking, lndry rm. Close to transit, park, shops. Heat & hot water included.


Professionally managed byGateway Property Management

NEW WESTMINSTER

Panorama CourtSpacious & clean 1 bdrm avail. Starting at $780/mo. No pets.

Call 604-540-6732

NEW WESTMINSTER

RIVIERA MANORGreat 1 Bedroom, quiet building nr. amenities,

Royal City Mall & Skytrain.

Includes Heat, Hot Water and Cable.

Please call 604-526-0147

PITT MEADOWS, Meadows Gar-den, brand new 2 bdrm condo, 2 baths, 5 appls, view of Golf Course. Avail. now. $1,350. (604)728-3056.

RENTALS

706 APARTMENT/CONDO

NEW WESTMINSTER

Pinecrest Manor905 4th Avenue

Quiet 3-storey low-rise in a park like setting. Spacious bach & 1 bdrm stes from $695. Family oriented, close to schools, parks and rec ctrs. u/g pkg, lndry rm. Heat and hot water included.

Small pet ok. Call Snjezana 778-788-1847

The Westport1021 4th Avenue

Quiet 3 story low-rise bldg in con-venient location. Bach & 1 bdrm suites from $695. Some with river views, short walk to Sky-train, or transit. Secure parking, lndry rm. Heat & hot water incl’d.

Small pet ok. CallSnjezana 778-788-1847

Tiffany Place1115 4th Avenue

Quiet 3 storey bldg. 1 Bdrms from $800. Walk to Skytrain, close to bus and shops. Some river views. Secure parking, gym, lndry rm. Heat and hot water included.

Small pet ok.Call Oana 778-788-1834

Hillcrest Manor1303 8th Avenue

Large, bach & 2 bdrms from $695. Some stes with views, close to schools, parks and tran-sit. Parking, Laundry Room. Heat and hot water incl’d.

For more info and viewing call Camellia 778-788-1839

Professionally managed byGateway Property Management

NEW WESTMINSTER ROYAL CITY APARTMENTS

225 Royal Avenue

2 Bedroom apartments available. Hardwood fl oors, balcony. Rent includes heat and hot water.

Call 604-526-7015Professionally Managed By Colliers International

PORT COQUITLAM

CEDARWAY APTBright & Clean 1 & 2 Bdrms D/W, Heat and hot water includ-ed. Close to schools, shopping &

public transportation.

Call 604-837-4589www.aptrentals.net

707 APARTMENT FURNISHED

BEAUTIFUL, bright 2 bdr 2 bath upper fl oor in great neighbourhood. Close to everything. Gas FP,insuite laundry,hardwood fl oors, beautifully furnished. $1650 plus utilities. 604 512-0000

713 COTTAGES

LOON LAKE Cabin, sleeps 7, full kitchen & bath, dock, boat launch, $100/day - 3 day min. 250-826-5575 or email:[email protected]

736 HOMES FOR RENT

MAPLE RIDGE. 3 bdrm rancher on 1/4 acre. Nr amens. 6 appls, 2 large sheds, ample prk. np/ns, avail now. $1450/mo. Call 604-941-3259.

747B SENIOR ASSISTED LIVING

POCO DOWNTOWNAll-Inclusive

Seniors Residence1 Bdrm. Apartment

Rent incls. freshly prepared meals, cable, housekeeping,

emergency response & activities.www.rjkent.com

2675 Shaughnessy St.Call: 778-285-5554

750 SUITES, LOWER

COQUITLAM 2 bdrm garden ste, nr Douglas College. June1, ref’s, N/s N/p. $950 +1/3 utils. 604-805-7728.

NEW WESTMINSTER - 1 Bdrm bsmt suite - $850/mo. n/p, n/s. Avail. now. 778-836-1196

Pitt Meadows. 2 bdrm ste in newer home. Nr amenits. N/S N/P. Avail now. $900 + % utils. 604-825-0587.

PORT COQUITLAM Northside, 2 bdrm grd fl r. gas F/P. Garage park-ing. Private entry. $800/mo. N/S. N/P. Avail May 15th. 604-942-9725.

752 TOWNHOUSES

PITT MEADOWS: 2 - 3 bdrm co-op T/H $1005/mo - $1089/mo. Shares req’d. No subsidy available. Orien-tation 2nd & 4th Sun. 2 pm & 3rd Tues. 7 pm each mo. 19225 119th Ave., Pitt Meadows, BC V3Y 2B2. Leave msg 604-465-1938

RENTALS

752 TOWNHOUSES

COQUITLAM

CrescentviewRenovated townhomes

in magnifi cent area.

Basement, patio, new appliances, garage.

Call 604-834-4097www.aptrentals.com

✰ RENTAL ✰✰ INCENTIVES ✰

Richmond, East / New Westminster: 3 storey

Townhouses with 5/appls, 2/bath, garage, f/p.

From $1440/mo. Call 604-522-1050

TRANSPORTATION

806 ANTIQUES/CLASSICS

1974 VW Beetle. Orange. Totally restored. Documents avail. $8000 obo. 604-855-5019 for details.

810 AUTO FINANCING

$0 DOWN & we make your 1st pay-ment at auto credit fast. Need a ve-hicle? Good or Bad credit call Stephanie 1-877-792-0599. www.autocreditfast.ca. DLN 30309

818 CARS - DOMESTIC

1997 BUICK PARK AVE heated, memory, leather seats, pristine cond, priv, $5900. 778-565-1097

1998 Audi A4 quattro, V6, 5spd, 317KM. $3000 obo. 250-307-1215.1998 CADILLAC CATERA - 135K, 4 dr. auto, leather, loaded, local, new tires / brakes, runs great, $2300obo. Must See 778.895.4260

2000 LASABRE LTD. V6, Gran Touring pkg, 16’’ alloys, 19K’s, spot-less, priv, $7500obo. 604-364-1554

2004 BUICK LASABRE, cloth int, 148K, show room cond, private, $7900 obo. 604-593-5072.

OLDSMOBILE ALERO 1999. V6 auto, 4 door, loaded, low km’s, no accid, AirCared til July ‘12. $3500. 778-888-6805 / 778-837-6577

TRANSPORTATION

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS

2003 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE, auto, 1 owner, 95K, silver, black leather, mint cond, $6400, (778)889-3560.

827 VEHICLES WANTED

838 RECREATIONAL/SALE

1997 Canadian Flyer24ft Ford 350 V10. Excellent condition. Super clean and

reliable. Solar, rear bed , new tires, AC, ABS, many extras,

224,000kms $12,000 (604)462-0336

2006 NORTHSHORE 30 FT Travel trailer, 36” dble slides, bunk units, fully loaded $24,000. 604-824-8970

2007 CHEROKEE Lite 18DD, sleeps 7, Tub, shower, Micro, A/c.$10,500: 604-596-0275

845 SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

#1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL

ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME

604.683.2200

CA$HTop Dollar Today!

Scrap Cars & Trucks

778.772.4724AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

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

TRANSPORTATION

845 SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

Autos • Trucks• Equipment Removal

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

Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022

SCRAP BATTERIES WANTED We buy scrap batteries from cars, trucks & heavy equip. $4.00 each. Free pick-up anywhere in BC, Min. 10. Toll Free Call:1.877.334.2288The Scrapper

851 TRUCKS & VANS

1980 CHEV crane truck, 8 ton lift, $7000 obo. Call Doug @ 604-750-0194

2000 GMC JIMMY SLS V6, 4.3L, loaded, new brakes, tires & battery. 4x4. $3900 obo. 778-846-5649

2001 DODGE 1500, ext. cab, black, w/box liner 4X4 318 V8 fuel injected trailer hitch, elec trailer brake. Air-cared. $12,750.obo. 1 owner, well maintained. Purchased new at Abby Chrysler. Joe 604-309-7302

MARINE

912 BOATS

PRINCECRAFT Resorter. Like new. 14’. With fl oor, 8 HP, elec. starter, tilt, Yamaha motor, front mounters, W55 remote controlled electric motor, galvanized trailer etc. $6500. obo. 604-855-0116

CRIMINAL RECORD? Guaranteed Record Removal. 100% Free Infor-mation Booklet. 1-8-Now-Pardon (1-866-972-7366). Speak with a Specialist- No Obligation. www.Par-donServicesCanada.com. A+BBB Rating. 20+ Yrs Experience. Confi -dential. Fast. Affordable.

BURNABY, 6089-6091 Brand new. side by side duplex. Possession end of May possible. Call TJ @ Sutton Proact (604)728-5460


Happy Mother ’s Day!

Prices effective: May 2nd - May 8th, 2011

PremiumRusset Potatoes

59¢/lbWashington Grown

Premium JumboWhite Mushroom

$1.99/lbLocally Grown

Premium No. 1

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Imported

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103 - 610 6th StreetBeside COBS Bread604.520.9923

Lougheed Town Centre

206 - 9855 Austin RdBeside Purdy’s604.420.0788

Brentwood Town Centre

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