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Killed man with sword in 2011Wanda [email protected]

A Burnaby man has lost his appeal of his 2012 conviction for second-degree murder of a man on the front doorsteps of his home.

Yacine Zouaoui, who was 19 at the time of the offence, was convicted of killing 43-year-old Zsolt Csikos on March 26, 2011 by stabbing him in the back with a sword.

Zouaoui’s father was Algerian and his mother is Hungarian. After Zouaoui’s father died in 2009 he suffered from depression and began using drugs and alcohol, according to the reasons for judgment by B.C. Court of Appeal Justice Kathryn Neilson.

The Zouaoui and Csikos families lived a few blocks away from each other in the Metrotown area. By 2010 there were strained relations between the two families due to accusations Zouaoui had stolen money from a relative of Csikos, who was also Hungarian.

Questions NEB authority to force it to cooperate with Kinder MorganWanda [email protected]

The City of Burnaby doesn’t think the National Energy Board (NEB) has the power to tell it what to do.

So it’s launched a constitutional challenge to prove it.

Kinder Morgan now wants to run its proposed expansion of its

Trans Mountain pipeline through Burnaby Mountain. And it needs to do geotechnical work, including drilling, to study the route. For that, it needs Burnaby city hall to issue permits for it to access the city-owned Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area.

But it says Burnaby, which is on record as opposing the expansion project, isn’t cooperating.

The NEB has said if Burnaby rejects the company’s permit application, it could force the city to

cooperate.Not so fast, says Burnaby’s

lawyer, Gregory McDade.He’s filed notice with the NEB

that the city intends to pursue a constitutional challenge of Section 73 of the National Energy Board Act.

Burnaby plans to argue that the act does not give the NEB the power to make orders that override provincial law and municipal bylaws.

The move is in response to Kinder

Morgan’s own application asking the NEB to confirm what rights it has to access Burnaby’s land.

McDade said in a letter to the NEB that while Kinder Morgan has cited previous NEB decisions giving the company the right to access land without the landowner’s permission, this case is different.

That’s because a municipality owns the property which has been dedicated for use as parkland under provincial law.

Burnaby launches court challenge

MARIO BARTEL/NEWSLEADERSteven Wong, 16, plays a mini concert to help launch Pianos on the Street in Burnaby on Wednesday. The brightly-painted piano is part of a project by Pacey’s Pianos and the Piano Teachers Federation to place pianos in outdoor locations around Metro Vancouver. The piano is in Century Gardens, between the Shadbolt Centre and the Burnaby Art Gallery.

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Shooting victim IDed

The man killed in a South Burnaby shooting incident Sunday has been identified as 46-year-old Jahanbakhsh Meshkati.

While initially police said he was from Alberta, Meshkati’s last-known address was in the Toronto area, said the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team on Tuesday.

He died after being shot several times just after 10:30 p.m. Aug. 10 near Robert Burnaby Park around Second Street and 19th Avenue.

IHIT continues to seek a motive for the murder and said there are so far no suspects or arrests in the case. It said Monday the victim was known to police.

“While this investigation is in the very early stages IHIT can confirm that evidence gathered thus far suggests this to be a targeted attack,” IHIT Staff Sgt. Jennifer Pound said at the time.

Anyone with information about the homicide is asked to contact the IHIT tipline at 1-877-551-4448 or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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The intent of Section 73 is to allow companies to survey and examine land to help it determine a pipeline route. But it does not allow them to disturb or damage the property, McDade said.

“There is nothing in the language of that paragraph that indicates that the land can be intentionally breached or disturbed.”

Kinder Morgan has applied for access to 218 parcels of land, he wrote. It proposes to drill two boreholes each in the Brunette River and Burnaby Mountain conservation areas. The plans include “removing and slashing vegetation” and setting up a helicopter staging area on Burnaby land.

So far, Burnaby city staff are not satisfied with the information provided in the company’s application.

City engineering director Leon Gous noted in a letter to Kinder Morgan that one of the proposed drill sites is actually on property owned by Burlington Northern & Santa Fe Railway Co. And another requires access through land owned by Metro Vancouver. Burnaby wants proof Kinder Morgan has permission to enter those lands.

One of the two sites is in “close proximity” to two regional sewer mains. It’s also in the middle of the Central Valley Greenway pedestrian and bike path, within about 11 metres of Lost Creek and within 25 metres of the Brunette River. Burnaby wants more information on the company’s emergency response and mitigation plans.

Along with environmental concerns, Gous notes the proposed helicopter staging area and fly zone would be next to Centennial Way in a “very heavily used public park area.”

Burnaby wants to know how the company will deal with the park visitors, tour groups, Simon Fraser University students, restaurant customers and delivery vehicles using the road daily.

How will it allow continued public access to Horizon’s restaurant, and the Centennial Rose Garden and Centennial Pavilion area used by many for weddings and picnics? And if not, how will the company compensate the city and restaurant operator?

As for the constitutional question,

Kinder Morgan’s lawyer Shawn Denstedt said in a letter in response that Burnaby has “mischaracterized or misunderstood” the company’s request.

It did not ask the NEB to order the city to give access to the lands but simply wants it to confirm the company’s right to do so without the landowner’s permission.

He said Burnaby doesn’t have more rights than other landowners just because it has passed bylaws around how the land can be used.

“The wording couldn’t be

clearer. There is no basis on which the section can be interpreted as requiring the City of Burnaby’s consent to access.”

If Burnaby wins its argument, it “would give the City of Burnaby an unwarranted veto over energy development in the national interest,” Denstedt said.

Meanwhile, the NEB has not yet decided how it will consider the constitutional challenge, said NEB spokesperson Sarah Kiley.

“At this point they’re still reviewing it, they’ll make a decision on how we’ll hear this and what will happen next and we’ll communicate that publicly, of course.”

Kiley said such challenges are rare but noted the NEB did receive another one in May from a group of people from Greater Vancouver.

The group consists of eight individuals as well as the Forest Ethics Advocacy Association. It has launched a constitutional challenge of Section 55 of the NEB Act.

That section limited participation in the hearing process for the pipeline expansion application to those who are “directly affected” or who have “relevant information or expertise.”

The group claims that’s unconstitutional because it affects its Charter rights to freedom of expression.

“Up until this point I hadn’t seen one before,” Kiley said of such challenges. “Now I’ve seen two in three months.”

Kinder Morgan proposes to almost triple capacity of its Trans Mountain pipeline between Edmonton and Burnaby to allow for increased exports of oil sands crude to overseas markets. Most of the existing pipeline will be twinned but in urban, developed areas such as Burnaby, sections of pipeline will have to be built along new routes.

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Zouaoui claimed Csikos and his family made racial slurs and vulgar gestures at him and his family and that he was terrified of Csikos in the days leading up to the stabbing.

On the day of the stabbing, Zouaoui consumed alcohol and smoked marijuana. He claimed as he was going to walk past the Csikos home in the 6500-block of Burlington Avenue,

he took his sword with its sharpened 17-inch blade along for protection. He concealed it in his pant leg. He agreed that he could have taken other routes that avoided the Csikos home, Neilson noted.

He stopped for a cigarette outside a corner store next to the Csikos home. While there, Csikos and his wife drove up and got out of their car. Zouaoui testified that as they walked toward

the building, Csikos said “there’s that f---ing Arab” and directed a vulgar gesture at him.

Zouaoui took this to be a slur against his parentage and late father and decided to confront him. The couple walked up their front steps with their backs to him. Zouaoui claims when Csikos reached into his pocket for his keys, he thought he was going for a weapon. As he unlocked the door, Zouaoui stabbed him in the lower back and fled.

Two eyewitnesses testified he had drawn the sword before he followed the couple up the stairs, Neilson said. Emergency crews arrived quickly but Csikos became unresponsive in the ambulance and died of

internal bleeding.Zouaoui hid the

sword under his jacket and ran to Metrotown mall where he left the weapon and his blood-stained jacket in a toilet stall in a men’s room. He then sought advice from his uncle at a Commercial Drive coffee bar. The uncle told him to call the police and turn himself in, which he did.

In his appeal, Zouaoui’s lawyer argued the trial judge should not have instructed the jury to disregard his actions after the stabbing when deciding whether he had the necessary intent for murder. While Zouaoui pleaded guilty to the lesser charge of manslaughter, he was convicted of second-degree murder.

The appeal judgment noted court transcripts show Zouaoui’s lawyer at the original trial agreed with the judge and Crown counsel that his conduct after the stabbing was not relevant, since it can indicate intent for both manslaughter and murder.

“Since he could not advance any positive defences, such as intoxication or provocation, the primary aim of the defence was to raise a reasonable doubt as to whether he had the requisite intent for second-degree murder,” Neilson said.

But, while his appeal lawyer argued his actions after the attack reduced his culpability, Neilson disagreed.

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He fled quickly, even though his being caught by the police was “a certainty” given that the victim and his family knew who he was. And he said he ran to Metrotown mall because he thought he would be safe from retaliation there.

Rather than getting rid of the sword as he ran, he hid it between his jackets and by leaving it in the toilet stall, “the intent to distance himself from

these items is clear,” Neilson said.

“These actions were calculated steps to avoid detection and equally consistent with manslaughter or murder.”

She said it is “of interest” that when speaking with his uncle and others at the coffee bar, Zouaoui did not mention the claims he made at trial to minimize his guilt—his intoxication, his belief Csikos was drawing a weapon and that

he had only been aiming for his buttocks or thigh.

“Taking responsibility for manslaughter does not necessarily indicate reduced culpability,” she wrote. His failure to admit he intended to kill Csikos is just as consistent with a desire to not increase the consequences he faced.

Justices Risa Levine and Nicole Garson agreed with Neilson in dismissing the appeal unanimously.

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Murder appeal dismissed

RCMP seek help to identify Metrotown needle stabber

Burnaby RCMP is seeking the public’s help in identifying a man who stabbed a woman with a needle in the Metrotown area last week.

On Aug. 8 at 10:20 a.m., the victim was walking eastbound on the south side of Kingsway when she stopped for a light at McKay Avenue. A man stood beside her and allegedly stabbed her in the leg with a needle.

The victim reported the incident an hour later at the Southwest Community Police Station. She was treated at hospital and released.

“While the nature of this incident is a significant concern for police, it is also highly unusual. As of today, we’ve had no other reported incidents ,” said Burnaby RCMP Insp. Bob Page

in a press release. “The suspect’s description stands out and we remain hopeful that someone will identify him. That’s why we are urging the public to share the suspect’s description with your families and friends.”

The suspect is described as a dark-skinned man, about 35 years old, five-foot-seven, with dyed blonde short hair. At the time, he was described as wearing a light blue tank top, dark jeans and was carrying three shopping bags.

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A recent review of Fraser Health concluded that people in the region it

serves rely on hospital care too much – particularly emergency services, but also in situations where people are required to wait in hospital for a long-term care bed.

The provincial government response is to work towards setting up more clinics which would take the place of emergency rooms, and to reallocate funds within the health authority budget for non-acute care.

However, Health Minister Terry Lake also said Fraser Health should be able to manage within its budget.

That budget is set to rise 4.3 per cent this year, 1.4 percent in 2015 and 1.2 per cent in 2016.

FHA is the largest and fastest-growing health region in B.C. It has 36 per cent of the provincial population, but gets 28 per cent of the health care funding.

While Fraser residents are able to take advantage of specialty

health services in the adjacent Vancouver Coastal region, most of their health needs are taken care of within FHA.

A strong case can be made that FHA has been systematically underfunded by the province, and such underfunding long predates the creation of FHA and the earlier South Fraser Health Region.

Thus saying that FHA can manage within its budget and allocating small annual increases fails to take into account the historical under-servicing of Surrey, Delta, White Rock and other FHA communities by the province, which is responsible for health care.

The health needs within Surrey are growing dramatically, which isn’t surprising.

The population is growing rapidly but no one – at Surrey city hall or in Victoria – is trying to reduce population growth in order to manage the health-care budget more effectively.

Instead, the province prefers to let the well run dry, rather than take the step of allocating significantly more funds to the health region to deal with population growth.

When this fiscal approach is combined with historical under-servicing, the result is crisis after crisis.

This is particularly true at Surrey Memorial Hospital – even after the recent expansion project.

Inattention to health needs here doesn’t end at SMH.

The province also sold off a possible hospital or clinic site at 152 Street and Highway 10 several years ago.

About 20 years ago, it was looking into a possible North Delta hospital, but never followed through with any action.

The province’s fixation on

a balanced budget (it has just reported a $353 million surplus for 2013-14) shows prudent fiscal management, but this fixation has come at the expense of some services. Health care, by far the biggest budget item for the province, has its spending growth capped.

It is important to keep acute care for patients who are most in need, and to reduce reliance on emergency room care, but all that requires money as well as reallocation of resources.

Surrey and Delta BC Liberal MLAs need to make the case for improved health care much more publicly and forcefully. If that means next year’s budget surplus is smaller, that isn’t a bad thing. The provincial government has the constitutional obligation to provide health-care funding for its citizens – including those in fast-growing and under-serviced areas.

Frank Bucholtz is editor of the Langley Times.


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Just over a week ago, a dam containing a tailings pond at the Mount Polley mine near Likely collapsed. It sent water and mine waste down the hillside and into nearby Polley and Quesnel Lakes.

There are many very troubling issues that arise from this incident.

One is why earlier concerns about the amount of water contained in this pond were not addressed more quickly. An independent study conducted several years ago suggested that there could be a problem, due to the amount of water going into the pond.

Another is how often mines of this nature are inspected. There were no initial answers to that question, but on Friday a detailed press release from the ministry said that there had been 16 geotechnical inspections of the dam since the mine first received an operating permit in 1995. The most recent inspection was conducted in September, 2013.

An inspection in September, after several months of dry weather, is almost certain to give the mine operator a break.

One of the biggest concerns is how this release of minerals and waste water will affect a large run of sockeye salmon. They are expected to be in the Quesnel River and the lake within the next few weeks.

Another troubling issue is the fact that Imperial Metals, the operator of the mine, has been a large donor to the BC Liberals. In addition, Murray Edwards, a large shareholder in the company, was personally involved in raising funds in Calgary for Premier Christy Clark’s re-election campaign.

There is nothing wrong with individuals, companies or unions donating to election campaigns. But when their activities come up against government regulators, it is absolutely essential that there be an arm’s length investigation which cannot be influenced by the politicians in power.

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COMMENTThe transit system is severely

broken thanks to the B.C. Liberal government-appointed board of directors.

First of all, before another taxpayer dime goes to TransLink, abolish the current board and give no compensation of any sort to them unless they are willing to go before the cameras and not hide behind any spokesperson and tell the public why taxpayers should fund any kind of their pension/compensation.

Second, do a full audit of the money that was siphoned to the always poor TransLink.

Thirdly, it’s time for the provincial and federal government to give back some of the tax money they gladly took from us every time we filled up but refuse to give back. Especially the feds as they charge a tax on top of a tax.

Pay anyone especially all levels of politicians no more than $12,000 to be on the board; as they are already being paid by taxpayers there is no need for them to double dip.

Then go from there.Allan Jang

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NOT A CONVINCING PERFORMANCE

The Mount Polley mine tailings pond breech is a study in ineptitude in managing an environmental crisis.

Right from day one Mines Minister Bill Bennett described the disaster as “10 billion litres of water and 4.5 million cubic metres of fine sand.” He made no mention of the toxic nature of the waste water slurry, never mind its potential impact on the environment. His cabinet colleague, environment minister Mary Polak, wasn’t to be seen

much less heard.At a quickly called public

meeting the president of Imperial Metals Corporation Brian Kynoch declared he would have no hesitation to drink the waste water once the solids had been removed.

However, he didn’t suggest how – never mind if – the toxic solids could be separated from river or lake water. It didn’t take much imagination to conclude the toxic-laden solids would simply sink to the bottom where the fish lay their eggs.

Kynock asserted “I don’t know why it happened.” This was echoed by Bennett when he said “This should not have happened.” Neither declaration sounded convincing. Later revelations confirmed they both should have known better.

First, the tailings pond had not been built to retain the amount of waste water pumped into it. Second, the environment ministry stated it had issued five warnings about the level of waste water in the tailings pond. Third, waste water had actually spilled over the dam top in May.

Two days after the breach, retired company tailings foreman Gerald MacBurney declared he had warned mine managers over the past two years about the need to reinforce the tailings pond earth dam. According to MacBurney, an over accumulation of toxic waste water occurred after the company decided to extend the life of the mine.

Premier Christy Clark finally visited the area. She followed the lead of Bennett and Kynoch by observing the reason for the breach remained “a mystery.”

By weeks end the government announced the focus was on a cleanup plan and, in Clark’s

words, to return Quesnel Lake to its “pristine” condition. It didn’t seem to occur to her that the absence of technology to remove or neutralize toxic solids is the reason why tailings ponds exist in the first place.

All in all, not a very convincing performance by a government anxious to duck responsibility for a major environmental disaster.

Bill BrassingtonBurnaby

A LOT AT STAKE FOR CANADIAN MEDICINE

A little known, jaw-dropping case before the B.C. Supreme Court is coming up in September. If we, the public, lose it could erase public medicare and replace it with a U.S.-style two-tier health care system. It is being called the most significant constitutional challenge in Canadian history.

So significant for all of us it is like thinking the unthinkable. How can that be? Are we really at risk of losing our public health care system in 2014?

Evidence shows that when for-profit-delivery becomes part of the health care system it results in longer wait times for care. We know that doctors and nurses are drained from the public system to the for-profit system. That means waits will become much longer for the rest of us while those with money get preferential access.

Clearly, there’s a great deal at stake for all Canadians.

That is why the BC Health Coalition and Canadian Doctors for Medicare have joined this case as interveners.

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A Burnaby man has been arrested after an attempted carjacking in Vancouver Monday afternoon was foiled with the help of Good Samaritans.

Just before 2 p.m. on Aug. 11 a woman was driving southbound on Main Street at East Broadway when she stopped her car for a red light, say Vancouver Police.

That’s when a man jumped through her open passenger window and tried to grab her keys from the ignition. The woman fought off the man and escaped from the car.

Several passersby then jumped into action, pulling the suspect

from the car and holding on to him until police arrived.

The woman, a 41-year-old Vancouver resident, was treated at the scene by paramedics for a minor bit to her arm.

Dustin Edward MacDonald, 24, of Burnaby has been charged with robbery and assault causing bodily harm.

VPD say MacDonald is known to police. He was held in custody pending an appearance in Provincial Court Tuesday morning.

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Burnaby RCMP are investigating

a stabbing in the Edmonds neighbourhood of South Burnaby early Wednesday morning.

At about 1:30 a.m. officers and the Integrated Police Dog Service responded to a complaint of a man being stabbed near Linden Avenue.

The area was searched but police could not find a suspect. The victim was taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

Burnaby RCMP say they are not sure whether the assault was random or targeted. They continue to investigate.


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Samples of fish and sediment in the region of the Mount Polley mine tailings breach are being tested to determine longer-term effects of metals contamination on the local environment.

The B.C. environment ministry has also collected rainbow trout and lake trout tissue samples, with results expected by the end of August. Sediment and plankton samples are also being tested from the region near Williams Lake.

“The tailings liquid initially released from the impoundment moved very quickly through the system and was diluted greatly by the water in the lake, the Quesnel River and ultimately the Fraser River,” the environment ministry said in a statement.

“As such, the fish exposure was limited and not long enough for uptake into tissues. Combined with the fact that the water in Quesnel Lake meets drinking water guidelines, it is unlikely there will have been any short-term effects on fish in Quesnel Lake or downstream as a result of this event.”

Tourism operators remain open on Quesnel Lake and throughout the Cariboo region.

Environment ministry boat crews have been on the water since the breach Aug. 4, but only one dead fish, a rainbow trout, has been reported. It was collected by University of Northern B.C. researchers and turned over to officials Aug. 6.

Based on water quality test results, Fisheries and Oceans Canada has re-opened the chinook salmon fishery on the Quesnel and Cariboo Rivers.

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Splish, splash diesel dash to ride a waveSummer. What a wonderful time of year, heading out on the open road with family.Okay, it isn’t all fun and games, especially with 11-year-old and nine-year-old boys bickering in the back seat, but for the most part it can be enjoyable. For the first time I decided recently to take a road trip to one of my many car-related events. Usually I fly to a vehicle launch, but this time I thought I would take some extra time, and the family, on the road from Vancouver to Portland, Oregon. While I attended the 2015 Dodge Challenger event at the Port-land International Raceway, my family could take in some of the local sites. Day OneThe plan was to break things up a bit, instead of six solid hours behind the wheel of the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee EcoDiesel. Thanks to the Nexus card, crossing the border took all of 10 minutes. The next stop was the Boeing plant in Everett, Washington. This location was first developed in the 1960 when the world’s first Jumbo Jet was being developed, the iconic 747. I take over 100 flights a year but I’m still impressed with the machines that make it all happen, especially the 747. I wouldn’t visit the factory tour on the weekend again. There is no action, just half-built planes sitting around. I found it all amazing but my two boys – Jack and Charlie – didn’t share my enthusiasm.Day Two After a night in Redmond, Washington, we continued our trek to Portland, the land of tax-free shopping and the Evergreen Wings and Waves Waterpark. The waterpark just outside of Portland, in McMinnville, has a real 747 on the roof with water slides that exit the fuselage, pass through the roof of the building and splashing into a huge waterpark complex. This, along with promise of Portland’s famous Voodoo Doughnuts, kept everyone on track for the three-hour Jeep ride.

The Grand Cherokee is a fantastic ve-hicle for an active family of four, there is plenty of room in the back seat, and I never heard one complaint. My wife loved the solid ride and I kept an eye on the fuel economy. At the end of our run to Portland, the average consumption was 8.0L/100km. Pretty nice stuff for a truck with 420 lb.-ft. of torque.Day ThreeThis was the day I had to work. Poor me, trying out the all-new Dodge Challenger Hellcat on the track with all 707 hp. It’s a tough gig. While I was shooting for Driving TV, my wife took the Grand Cherokee to the Waterpark for a day. I checked in throughout the day and the comments were universal.“This is the best waterpark ever!” As I wrapped up the day at the track, I did get a frantic call from my wife “The

Jeep has lost power, I can’t drive over 30 mph, what should I do?”The gang at Chrysler jumped to attention and before I knew it, I was on the road with another Jeep Diesel and being accompanied by two PR reps in a 2015 Challenger. From the track to my stranded family took over an hour; in total they sat at a Shell station for two hours waiting. To pass the time, the kids ate what they wanted from the Shell convenience store and taking “selfies” seemed to do the trick. Once we arrived, we realized a Dodge dealership was literally five minutes up the road!Day FourWith a belly full of Voodoo Doughnuts, including Dou-ble Bubble flavour, fruit loops, coco puffs and good old chocolate, we were ready to go. It took a while for our repaired Jeep to arrive so on we went to sample more tax-free shopping and sample some of Portland’s many food trucks. When the Jeep did arrive, it turns out the Diesel went into “limp-mode” enabling the driver to get to the next dealership. The fix was a

simple computer program flash, which took no time at all. Regardless, we were on the road, heading to Seattle for some underground fun.

Day FiveAfter a great night in Seattle, we woke up to rain, lots of rain, so we went underground to visit the old, hidden city of Seattle. These tours take visitors on a walk through the ruins of Seattle after the massive fire of 1886 and the rebuilding that took place. Seattle is built on top of the old city; there are tunnels and abandoned sections of buildings there to explore. Time to head home. The Grand Cherokee never set another wheel wrong; it was fantastic in the heavy rain and very solid on the highway. After 1,300 plus kilometres behind the wheel, I averaged 8.5L/100km.

The LowdownPower: 3.0L turbocharged diesel V6 with 420 lb-ft. of torqueFill-up: 9.8L/7.0L/100km (city/highway) Sticker price: $58,000-$62,000

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Some of Western Canada’s unique never before seen cars, collectively worth millions, will be on display at the Hard Rock Casino Vancouver’s Ultimate Car Show.But it’s my bet that an ‘old’ bus may well capture the attention of many attending the free auto extravaganza, set to get underway in the outdoor parking lot at 2080 United Blvd, Co-quitlam, this Saturday, at 1 p.m.The Red Bull tour bus, built by Abbots-ford’s 360 Fabrications, will take its place among more than 350 uniquely designed exotic, muscle and collector cars at this inaugural event, staged by the Casino in partnership with 360.The bus, which doubles as an outdoor stage, was actually built from three buses – the front metre and a half is a

1960 transit bus, whereas the remain-ing 12 metres is a 1974 Silver Eagle built on a 2012 Freightliner frame. Inside is a party room with coolers and video screens, which doubles as a green room when the world famous beverage company puts it into action at a concert or festival. It is also a fully functional transformer with 120,000-watt sound system and 80,000-watt generator. Keeping it company will be some impressive automobiles, including a 2015 Aston Martin Vanquish, one of only two in Canada; a 1965 Malibu SS, appraised at over $500,000; and a 1969 Chevrolet Camaro appraised at more than $700,000.The 2015 McLaren 650S is one of the most highly anticipated vehicles to come into the market and one will be featured at the event. Car and Driver magazine dubbed it as McLaren’s bid to compete with Ferrari. It has a twin-turbocharged and inter-cooler DOHC 32-valve V-8, 641-hp, engine.You don’t need to own a super car to

take part in the show. Those interested in displaying their specialty vehicle should arrive at the venue at 11 a.m. with $20 in hand for registration. The proceeds will go to SHARE Family and Community Services, the signature charitable partner of Hard Rock Casino Vancouver. The judging panel will award prizes in eight categories including a $2,000 ‘winner take all’ prize for the Best in Show. If you are on Vancouver Island this weekend, there is another great auto show worth visiting. The 2014 Vancouver Island Motor Gathering will take place on Sunday at the Viscount Aero Centre, at 9800 McDonald Park Road, in Sidney. It’s an annual event presented by the German Auto Import Network (GAIN), with proceeds going to the Children’s Health Foundation of Vancouver Island and the Saanich Peninsula Hospital Foundation.Hundreds of spectacular cars, mo-torcycles and even some airplanes are expected. Rare examples of the Porsche 904, 2006 Ford GT, and a 1964 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Road-ster will be among many classics. Be sure also to check out the Aston Martin DB5, Lamborghini Aventador, Ferrari 348i and Pininfarina-styled 308 GTB. The Gathering (www.motorgathering.com) runs from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. and admission is by a suggested mini-mum donation of $2 per person.

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The Ford Focus is an affordable and underrated used compact car buy.

It got a major makeover for the 2008 model year: an all-new coupe (two-door) edition was introduced to complement the stalwart (four-door) sedan. Lamentably, however, the popular in Canada (but not in the U.S.) wagon and (Euro-style) hatchback versions of Focus were discontinued.

The ‘08 refresh of Focus included new front and rear body fascias, improved sound insulation, a redesigned interior and a new-tech multi-media upgrade. The ‘08 Focus is also an about 45-kg (100-lb) lighter overall and it’s the weight reduction measures included the elimination of a spare tire, which was replaced by an inflator kit. A real spare tire/wheel could be added as an option.

An auto industry landmark was reached when Ford teamed up with Microsoft to offer a unique new multi-media system called Sync, which (for the first time) allowed control of digital music players and cellular phones with voice commands. In addition to the benefit of driver hands-free call taking, the Sync system can also translate text messages into voice messages.

The ‘08 Focus, both coupe and sedan, came in S, SE and top-line SES trims. The Sync system was a ($495) option with the SE trim level and standard with SES. On the downside, electronic stability control was not offered on any version of the ‘08 Focus.

The most noticeable change from a driving perspective was the reduction in outside noise and chassis vibration. The quieter cabin is the result of sound deadening improvements that include the use of thicker glass. The steering column in this Focus is also mounted on a stronger crossbeam beneath the instrument panel, which helps eliminate vibrations.

The only engine (in Canada) was a 2.0-litre, dual-overhead-cam, 4-cylinder engine, which came with a new air intake and cooling systems. It produces 140-horsepower (4-horsepower increase over the ‘07) and fuel economy has been improved.

The transmission choices were a 5-speed manual transmission or a 4-speed automatic. Fuel economy is 8.4 L/100km in the city and highway fuel economy is rated at a phenomenal 5.9 L/100km with the automatic. The manual transmission slightly increases city consumption and reduces highway consumption, so overall the rating is the same.

Overall, the coupe performed better than the sedan in IIHS crash tests, as the sedan got lower scores in side impacts. All editions of the ‘08 Focus came with a new design of side curtain air bag that uses a “roll-fold” technology to protect occupants who are resting their heads against a window.

The biggest change on the 2009 edition of the Ford Focus was the inclusion of electronic stability control as standard on the SES trim. It was also standard with a new SEL mid-level sedan trim and an option on lower trim levels. The coupe also got a sportier appearance package and a minor improvement in performance.

Just minor tweaking of trim packages followed in 2010. In 2011, the coupe edition was discontinued. All of which was in preparation for an all-new Focus that arrived (with great fanfare) for the 2012 model year.

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MARIO BARTEL/NEWSLEADERMax Lin and Jake Chen check how their hands measure up against those of NBA stars Kobe Bryant, Chris Paul and LeBron James at a stop by NBA Nation at Metropolis at Metrotown on Saturday. It was the first stop of five across Canada for the event which includes a slam dunk contest, a skills challenge, photo ops with the Larry O’Brien championship trophy and autographs with Eric Gordon of the New Orleans Pelicans.

NBA COMES TO METROTOWN

The best-of-seven series has become a best-of-three.

The Burnaby Lakers defeated the hometown Maple Ridge Burrards 8-6 Tuesday

to tie their Western Lacrosse Association series 2-2.

The night before, the visiting Burrards downed the Lakers 9-6 at Bill Copeland Arena.

The series resumed Thursday in Burnaby. Game 6 is in Maple Ridge on Saturday. If a seventh game is necessary it will be at Copeland Monday, 7:45 p.m.

Lakers knot up semifinal with Burrards

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SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 6IN BEAUTIFUL DOWNTOWN LANGLEYWestern Canada’s Best Attended Charity Event

Bring the family to see the stunning show cars, shop in the best marketplace, meet the great local businesses and take in the shows by Elvis, The Seattle Cossacks Motorcycle Stunt team and more. There will be music, lots of food including In-N-out Burger, and plenty of excitement all day in beautiful downtown Langley. Did you know? The Langley Cruise-in is a not-for-profi t charitable organization that benefi ts charities and foundations right in our community. Please donate kindly during the show!

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NEW HOME DEVELOPMENT

By Kerry Vital

A novella is referred to as a collection of short stories, but now homeowners can be part of a story at Springbank Properties’ Novella, a development designed for homeowners looking to write the next chapter in their lives.

Th e unique concrete mid-rise building in West Coquitlam

is perfect for a savvy buyer looking for their ideal home in the best location in the neighbourhood.

With 77 boutique homes and stunning interiors, the development has been designed with expansive window walls to maximize natural light. Th e fl oor plans are open and effi cient, with plenty of space for living, entertaining or relaxing. Springbank is also off ering an appliance package

that has been tailored to off er the very best appliances from respected leaders in the industry for every resident.

Homeowners will be within easy walking distance of the new Evergreen Line’s Burquitlam Station and other urban amenities, but will be able to leave the hustle and bustle of everyday life behind when they return home to their quiet, relaxing retreat. Novella will be just steps from Burquitlam Park with its variety of amenities, including a playground, lit tennis courts and basketball courts.

Springbank Properties is an established developer that has been building quality and intimate communities throughout Greater Vancouver since 2002. Th ey are proud to be working with one of Vancouver’s top architectural fi rms (Rositch Hemphill) and an expert in concrete multi-family construction (Ventana) to bring you Novella Living.

Novella is coming this fall. Register now to fi nd out more information at www.novellaliving.com.

Springbank writes a Novella in West Coquitlam

By Kerry Vital

Th e PNE Prize Home is an iconic part of the annual Fair, and this year’s home is truly spectacular.

Th e Prize Home has been designed by Jillian Harris for the third year. Harris, who has starred on Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, hosted Canada’s Handyman Challenge and is the current co-host of Love It or List It Vancouver, drew inspiration from her passion for Kelowna, her current home.

Once the winner is announced, the home will be transported to an estate-sized lot on Kelowna’s Kirschner Mountain. Th e 3,000-square-foot home, built by Britco, is worth about $1.3 million, with three bedrooms and three bathrooms.

“Explore the 2014 PNE Prize Home, and you’ll fi nd it open and bright with a fresh,

neutral palette accented with rustic surprises,” says Harris. “Each room is designed with touches to soft en the space and create a welcoming and cozy atmosphere that is ideal for casual living. I can’t wait to present the home to this year’s winner, and welcome them home to my favourite destination!”

One of the highlights of this year’s Prize Home is the dining and wine room, with tons of space for your favourite bottles and gathering around the table with friends and family. Casual living is the hallmark of the home, and there are plenty of places to relax. Th e master bedroom opens onto a huge patio that wraps around much of the upper fl oor, and the ensuite is spa-like, with a large soaker tub and separate shower.

Downstairs, the kitchen island doubles as a breakfast bar, and there is plenty of space to fulfi ll all of your gourmet dreams.

“Th is home is really about lifestyle,” says PNE spokesperson Laura Ballance. “It’s about engaging with family and friends, and refl ecting why we as British Columbians love living in this province.”

Th is year marks the 80th anniversary of the home giveaway, and to celebrate the PNE Prize Home Lottery will give away a special edition Corvette, plus fi ve luxury trips, 11 cars or cash draws, three early bird draws and the 50/50 draw.

“Th e PNE was the fi rst to do a destination resort home prize,” says Ballance. “We always want to do something diff erent.”

Th e furniture and accessories are also part of the home, from Lane Home Furnishings. Th e winner will also receive Jenn-Air and Maytag appliances from Coast Wholesale Appliances, an outdoor living package from Coast Spas Lifestyles and a $2,500 grocery

package from IGA.Tickets can be purchased online, via phone

at 604-252-3688 or toll-free at 1-877-946-4663 or at the Fair at the PNE before Sept. 1. Th e winner will be drawn on Sept. 4.

For more information visit www.pne.ca/pneprizehome

Submitted photosInterior designer Jillian Harris has returned to design the PNE Prize Home for the third year, and this year has taken inspiration from Kelowna. The house will be re-located there once a winner has been named next month.

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The Vehicle Sales Authority (VSA) is a delegated administrative authority charged with administering the Motor Dealer Act and certain provisions of the Business Practices and Consumer Protection Act within B.C.’s motor dealer industry. The Compliance Of cer is delegated authority by the Registrar of Motor Dealers to perform inspections and investigations for compliance with licensing requirements and of consumer complaints involving motor dealers and licensed salespersons.

Located in South Surrey, B.C., the Compliance Of cer actively supports the VSA mission and vision as a front line ambassador providing investigative and inspection services. Travel within the province is required.

All applicants must undergo a criminal background check and have training and experience in compliance and investigations.

A full job description is available: www.mvsabc.com/about-vsa/opportunities

All applicants need to submit a resume & cover letter by Friday, August 29, 2014. Documents can be emailed: [email protected]

COMPLIANCEOFFICER

Position Available Compliance Officer

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Zone CheckerThe Burnaby NewsLeader is looking for energetic and customer friendly individuals for its Circulation Department. The right candidate must have excellent communication and organizational skills, attention to detail, the ability to work with minimum supervision, and basic knowledge of MS Word, Excel and Outlook Express.

Duties include supervising 100+ youth carriers, recruiting and hiring new carriers, surveying old and new delivery areas, monitoring carrier performance, and following up on householder delivery concerns. A reliable vehicle is a must.

A vulnerable sector criminal record check is also mandatory. This permanent part-time position is available immediately.

Please forward your resumé to:

Burnaby New Westminster NewsLeader 7438 Fraser Park Drive Burnaby, BC V5J 5B9 [email protected] No phone calls please.

All emailed submissions will receive a reply for confirmation of receipt; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted further.

LIFE SKILLS WORKERS(permanent p/t & casual)

Positions open in Aug. & Sept. at Port Coquitlam and N Vancouver locations supporting adults with developmental disabilities.Must be able to work at both lo-cations a minimum of 3 days/wk; Monday & Friday plus one other day/week from 8am-4pm.Requires: related education/ex-perience, current CPR/FA certifi -cate, WHMIS certifi cate, valid driver’s license, clean abstract, reliable vehicle with seating for more than 1 passenger, business insurance with 2 million liability, computer skills and a good com-mand of the English language. Wage: $16.17/ hr + $.45/km for Society business.E-mail resumes to Pam Galt:[email protected]

or fax to 778-285-5520

LOANS OFFICERTHE NEXT PAWN STAR?

CANADA’S LARGEST PAWNBROKER

is now accepting applicants for starting positions (entry level) as a Consumer Goods Loan Offi cer. We require career oriented people with a positive attitude and that enjoy working with the public in a fast paced business. Previous experience in areas such as consumer goods elec-tronics, musical instruments, tools, jewelry and gemology is an asset, but we are willing to train the right candidate.

We Offer The Highest WagesIn The Industry With Group

Dental/Medical Package, Free Lunches On Saturdays & A

Friendly Family Environment.

Please e-mailresume: [email protected]

Fax: 604.521.3579

PRODUCTION WORKERS

Canada’s Largest Independently owned newspaper group, is currently looking for Part-Time Production Workers to work at our Delta - Vantage Way 24/7 production facility.

This is an entry level, general labour position that involves the physical handling of newspaper & related advertising supplements.

REQUIREMENTS:• Prior bindery and/or machine operator experience is preferred• Motivated self-starter willing to work in a fast-paced enviro. performing repetitive tasks• Must be able to lift 35lbs. & stand for long periods of time• Ability to work co-operatively in a diverse, team-based enviro.• Must be reliable & dependable • Excellent communication skills & detail oriented• Completion of high school• Must have own transportation

This P/T position has a variety of afternoon & graveyard shifts (Mon - Fri). The incumbent must be able to work on a weekly schedule with short notice.

Starting Wage $12.20 +Shift Premiums!

If you are interested in this position, please e-mail your

resume, including “Production Worker” in the subject line to:

[email protected]

FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

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CHILDREN

86 CHILDCARE WANTED

LIVE-IN NANNY req by family of 4 in the Vancouver area. Min wage. Email, [email protected]

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

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A Respected Worldwide Leader in Franchised Offi ce Cleaning.Coverall of BC 604.434.7744

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114 DRIVERS/COURIER/TRUCKING

HIGHWAYOWNER OPERATORS

$3500 SIGNING BONUSVan Kam’s group of compa-nies req. Highway linehaul owner operators based in our Surrey terminal for runs throughout BC and Alberta. Applicants must have winter and mountain driving experi-ence/training.

We offer above average rates and an excellent

employee benefi ts package.To join our team of profession-al drivers, email a detailed re-sume, current driver’s abstract and details of your truck to:

[email protected] orCall 604-968-5488 or

Fax: 604-587-9889Only those of interest

will be contacted.

Van Kam is committed toEmployment Equity and

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TransX is hiringVancouver based

Class 1 Owner Operatorsfor Okanagan runs.

Benefi ts: We offer permanent positions with a great group benefi t pkg including: life insurance, acci-dental death & dismemberment, disability & dental. Competitive rates paid.

Skill Requirements:Ability to Read, Write and Speak English req’d. Class 1 Driver’s License with Air Brake Endorse-ment (within 90 days) and 2 yrs of mountain experience req’d.

Inquiries ~ please call George Costello

604-318-2061

Apply today at

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115 EDUCATION

Excavator & Backhoe Operator Training. Be employable in 4-6wks. Call 604-546-7600. www.rayway.ca

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Call Christy 604-436-2472for available routes emailEmail circulation@burnaby

newsleader.com

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130 HELP WANTED

CONSTRUCTION SITEIn your NEIGHBOURHOOD

Req: Carpenters, HelpersLabourers, CSO’s/OFA’s

TCP’s, Cleaners $11-28/hrWork Today, Daily or Weekly Pay

Apply 9AM to 2PM at:118 – 713 Columbia Street

New West 604.522.4900

Counter Sales Representative – Plumbing for Noble in Co-quitlam. Providing outstanding customer service to our cus-tomers; ensuring requests are answered promptly and pro-fessionally. Strong product knowledge in Plumbing with the commitment to ongoing training and learning. Send re-sume to: [email protected]

.Flagpersons & Lane Closure Techs required. Must have reliable vehicle. Must be certifi ed & experienced. Union wages & benefi ts. Fax resume 604-513-3661 email: [email protected]

FLAGGERS NEEDED. No Certifi cation? Get Certifi ed, 604-575-3944

FLAG PERSONS &LANE TECH PERSONNELSeasonal & F/T Opportunities...

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WE WILL TRAIN!COMPETITIVE RATESMust Have Valid TCP Certifi cate,

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Please E-mail Resume:[email protected]

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Please forward resumesaddressed to

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Considered applicants will be contacted for an interview

109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

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FOOD & APPLIANCEPRODUCT SAMPLERS

Need To Get Out Of The House, Talk To People

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Try part-time work as a Food Demonstrator 6 - 10 days a month in local gro-cery, drug and department stores.Job Description: You must be a go-getter able to work on your own who enjoys talking to people & doing basic cooking. Great for men & women, seniors, retirees & mature adults.Availability: contracts would consist of 2-3 days on Fri.Sat. and/or Sun. (must be able to work all 3 days) from 11-5 or 6.Requirements:• Fully fl uent in English• Own a car to carry supplies• Be well groomed &

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Pay starts at $11.00/hr.Training provided in North Burnaby. Call JMP Market-

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Canuel Caterers, BC’s largest High School

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school near you.

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138 LABOURERS

HONEST BUILDING SERVICES HIRING CLEANING SUPERVISOR

(Commercial) Various Workplace $18.00 per hour 40.00 hours per week for 2 years Duties: Supervis-es, coordinates and assigns janitori-al work to employees, Inspect work quality, Train workers and issues supplies and equipment. Require-ment: Completion of high school, 2 years of supervisor experience, English profi ciency, Available to work until late night, Weight han-dling of up to 9kg (20lbs), a vehicle and valid driver’s license Benefi ts: Paid vacation 10 days. E-mail: [email protected]

PERSONAL SERVICES

182 FINANCIAL SERVICES

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB.

1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com

LARGE FUNDBorrowers Wanted

Start saving hundreds of dollars today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We don’t rely on credit, age or income.

Call Anytime1-800-639-2274 or

604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

242 CONCRETE & PLACING

Placing & Finishing * Forming* Site Prep, old concrete removal

* Excavation & Reinforcing* Re-Re Specialists

34 Years Exp. Free Estimates.coastalconcrete.ca

Call: Rick (604) 202-5184

260 ELECTRICAL

Low Cost. Same Day. Licensed. Res/Com. Small job expert. Renos Panel changes ~ 604-374-0062

YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

Gutter & Roof Cleaning since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Call Simon for prompt service. 604-230-0627

284 HEAT, AIR, REFRIGERATION

Furnace & Air Conditioning~ Hot water tanks ~Gasfi tting/Sheet metal

604-461-0999287 HOME IMPROVEMENTS

HANDYMAN CONNECTION Home Repairs, Renovations, Installations. Licensed & Bonded. 604-878-5232

D & N TOTAL CAREHome Improvement

Specializing in basement reno’s, bathrooms & kitchens. Installation

of drywall, fl ooring & tiling.Plumbing, electrical, and more.*25 years exp. Free Estimates.

Daniel: 778-999-9122

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604-575-5555 toll-free 1-866-575-5777


287 HOME IMPROVEMENTS

TOTAL RENOVATIONSRepair, Replace, Remodel...

SPECIALIZING IN• Basement Suites • Kitchens

• Baths • Remodels • Additions • Flooring • Painting

• Drywall • Much MoreSince 1972 Dan 778-837-0771

One Call Does it AllDecks, Patio, Stairs, Siding, Framing, Finishing, Skylights,

Tile & Laminate, Drywall.Install Doors & Windows,Painting & much more.All work Guaranteed.Competitive rates.

Call Mike 778-867-0841

288 HOME REPAIRS

If I can’t do it

It can’t be done

Call Robert 604-941-1618 OR 604-844-4222

INTERIORS: Baths (reno’s/repairs) specializing in drywall, doors, fl ooring, tiling, plumbing,

painting, miscellaneous, etc.VERSATILE! EXPERIENCED IN

OVER 30 LINES OF WORK!* Quality work * Prompt Service

* Fair prices For positive results Call Robert

SERVICE CALLS WELCOME

300 LANDSCAPING

GREENWORX Redevelopment Inc. Hedges, Pavers, Ponds & Walls.

Returfi ng, Demos, Drainage, Concrete cutting, Jack hammering,

old swimming pools fi lled in &decks. 604-782-4322

320 MOVING & STORAGE

AFFORDABLE MOVINGwww.affordablemoversbc.com

From $45/Hr1, 3, 5, 7 & 10 Ton Trucks

Licensed ~ Reliable ~ 1 to 3 MenFree Estimate/Senior DiscountResidential~Commercial~PianosLOCAL & LONG DISTANCE

604-537-4140

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPINGAcross the street - across the world

Real Professionals, Reas. Rates. Best in every way! 604-721-4555.

CURLY JOE’S MOVING - Free moving for people on social assis-tance or disabilities. 604-618-7766

ABE MOVING - $35/Hr. Per Person*Reliable Careful Movers. *RubbishRemoval. *24 Hours. 604-999-6020

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

A-1 EXTERIOR/ INTERIOR. Quality job, Senior rates, Free est, residen-tial, commercial. Refs. 20 Yrs exp. No job too small.Call 778-980-0717

A1 PAINTING Interior & Exterior painting & Pressure Washing. All kinds of reno’s. Exc prices. Inderjit 604-721-0372 / Sam 604-724-5493

www.paintspecial.com 604.339.1989 Lower Mainland

604.996.8128 Fraser ValleyRunning this ad for 10yrs

PAINT SPECIAL3 rooms for $299,

2 coats any colour (Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls

Cloverdale Premium quality paint.NO PAYMENT until Job is

completed. Ask us about ourLaminate Flooring &

Maid Services.

AAA PRECISION PAINTING. Quality work. 778-881-6096.

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

338 PLUMBING

BRO MARV PLUMBING 24/7Plumbing, heating, plugged drains BBB. (604)582-1598, bromarv.com


338 PLUMBING

Plumbing Services - Hvac Gas Fitting & Electrical. C & C Electrical Mechanical 604-475-7077

341 PRESSURE WASHING

POWER WASHINGGUTTER CLEANING

SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE Call Ian 604-724-6373

POWER WASHING since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Call Simon for prompt service. 604-230-0627

604 - 861 - 6060We do tile roofs, gutters, windows, siding drvwy. WCB insured. Our #1 goal is to satisfy our customers.

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

FIVE STAR ROOFINGAll kinds of re-roofi ng & repairs.

Free est. Reasonable rates.778-998-7505 or 604-961-7505

10% DISCOUNT. MG Roofi ng & Siding. WCB

Re-roofi ng, New Roof Gutters & Replace Fascia 604-812-9721

.A East West Roofi ng & Siding Co. Repairs, new roofs, torching, gutter services. 10% off. 604-783-6437

Excellence in Quality & Service

604-588-0833All types of Roofi ng

Free EstimateWritten Guarantee

WCB CoverageOver 40 Years Experience

Roofi ng Experts. 778-230-5717Repairs/Re-Roof/New Roofs. All work Gtd. Free Est. Call Frank.

COMPLETE ROOFING + Repairs & gutters. All Roofs - Cedar, Shingles, Torch-On, Flat. WCB, BBB, Reas guaranteed. Sr Disc. 604-725-0106

356 RUBBISH REMOVAL

mikes hauling 604-516-9237

PATRICK’S RUBBISH REMOVAL*Landscape *Trimming *Yard Clean

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

JUNK REMOVAL By RECYCLE-IT!604.587.5865www.recycleitcanada.ca

. FREE Scrap Metal Removal.

.FREE Scrap metal removal. Appls, BBQS, exercise equip, cars, etc. 604-572-3733 ww.tkhaulaway.com

HIGH VOLTAGEADVERTISING17 Newspapers - One Call

604-575-5555Open Early > Open Late

Mon. to Fri. 9-9pm & Sat. 9-3pm


356 RUBBISH REMOVAL

EXTRA

CHEAPRUBBISH REMOVAL

Almost for free!

(778)997-5757

372 SUNDECKS

. Aluminum patio cover, sunroom, railing and vinyl. 604-521-2688

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

374 TREE SERVICES

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

PETS

477 PETS

CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866

Cock-A-Poo x Poo pups. 1st shots Vet checked, non-shedding, S.Sry. $600. 604-541-9164/604-785-4809

GERMAN Shepherd pups. Working line. Black & black/tan. 7 weeks old. $700. 604-820-4230, 604-302-7602

GORGEOUS P/B LAB PUPPIES, yellow, black & chocolate. Ready to go $600 fi rm. Langley. Joe 604-789-7711 or Terry 604-328-6402

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.com

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

542 FRUIT & VEGETABLES

BLUEBERRIES. U-PICK $1.25 lb. WE-PICK $2.00 lb. 19478 Dewdney Trunk Rd. Pitt Meadows.Call 604-763-2808 or 778-237-4032

560 MISC. FOR SALE

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

REAL ESTATE

627 HOMES WANTED

WE BUY HOMES BC• All Prices • All Situations •

• All Conditions •www.webuyhomesbc.com

604-657-9422

RENTALS

706 APARTMENT/CONDO

Burnaby NELSON PLACE TOWNHOMES

2701 – 2755 Bainbridge Ave.

Reno’d 2 & 3 Bdrm Townhomes 2 Level, Private Enclosed Yard,

Laminate Flrg, Huge Storage Rm Nr Sperling Skytrain & elem schls

Pets Ok! From $1300/mo.

604.540-2028 or 778.714-7815

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

MAPLE RIDGE. Large, new 1 bdrm & den grnd fl r apt. Luxurious, s/s appls, granite counters, prkg, F/P. $1100. Avail now. 778-386-1243

NEW WEST, 1 Bdrm, 621 Colborne Ave. No pets, close to all amens, New fl ooring, completely renovated.$705/mo. Avail now. 604-454-4540 or 778-867-2531

PARKVIEW TOWERSGrange St & McMurray Ave

Deluxe 1, 2, 3 bdrm rentalsFitness centre, pool, close to

Metrotown SkytrainAVAILABLE NOW!

Call or e-mail: 604.433.5321 / parkviewtowers@

bentallkennedy.comwww.rentparkview.com

Proudly Managed by BentallKennedy Residential Services

736 HOMES FOR RENTMaple Ridge 247/Dewdney 3 bdrm hse 2 box stalls w/plumbing 5 acres fncd, Oct1 $1400m 778-999-1093

750 SUITES, LOWERCOQUITLAM Centre area. 1 Bdrm grnd lvl, quiet, priv ent, w/d, fenced yard. $650 incl utils. 604-941-4165

RENTALS

750 SUITES, LOWERNEW WEST. 1 sm. bdrm ste. Heat/ light incl. Shrd bath. $525. Avail. Sept. 1. Ns/cat ok. (604)526-5965

752 TOWNHOUSESPITT MEADOWS: 2 - 3 bdrm co-op T/H $1108/mo - $1211/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

TRANSPORTATION

806 ANTIQUES/CLASSICS1979 CADILLAC COUPE DEVILLE, Still runs. Open to best offer.Please call: (604)437-0733

810 AUTO FINANCING

TRANSPORTATION

818 CARS - DOMESTIC

2011 CHEV AVEO 4/dr Sedan, automatic, grey, 65,000/km’s.$5500 fi rm. Call 604-538-9257.

845 SCRAP CAR REMOVALThe Scrapper

#1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL

ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME

604.683.2200

TOP CA$H PAID TODAY For SCRAP VEHICLES! 2 hr. Service www.a1casper.com (604)209-2026

AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVALMinimum $150 cash for full size

vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673

BOLD FACE can make your ad stand out! A minimal charge for a good investment. Call us at 604-575-5555

You’ll never believe how many good buys we can pack into one place!

EARN EXTRA CASH! Clean out your basement, closet, attic or garage and sell all those unwanted items. Place your ad with us today at 604-575-5555

Don’t keep good things you don’t use anymore. Bring them to light with an ad in the classifieds.

C A L L T O D A Y........Cash tomorrow! Place your ad today!

You’ll never believe how many good buys we can pack into one place!

CASH IN on the Classifieds. No matter what you have to offer, you can find a buyer through the classifieds.

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