page 5 page 6 page 13 PROTEST CAMPS DISMANTLED ‘DRIVERLESS’ CARS ON WINTER ROADS? PORT MANN SEEING FEWER DRIVERS www.burnabynewsleader.com FRIDAY JANUARY 30 2015 Protesters seek limits on payday lenders Mario Bartel [email protected]Their chants expended, a small group of protestors from the anti-poverty advocacy group ACORN tucked their placards under their arms on Tuesday and strolled from in front of a Cash Money payday loan outlet at Kingsway and Griffiths to a Money Mart 200 metres east. Which was just the reason for their ire. Monica McGovern, the chairperson of ACORN’s Burnaby chapter, said there’s too many short-term lending establishments too close to each other in the city. That makes it too easy for low-income people who may not use conventional banks to access expensive loans. Eventually they’re snowed under by their obligations to the lenders, further miring them in poverty, said McGovern. “This is the poor they’re exploiting,” said McGovern. “They set people up for failure.” The Cash Money outlet where ACORN members protested opened on Jan. 14. But with another payday lender close by already, McGovern said it’s time the City of Burnaby start limiting the licences for such establishments. Cite lack of street lighting, claims increase in crime, fires Wanda Chow [email protected]When Frank Mesich moved into his home in the Riverside neighbourhood 30 years ago, he could hear the pheasants from his deck, watch hundreds of barn swallows flitting about and listen to frogs and toads singing from the ditches. That’s no longer the case. Instead today, at age 67, Mesich worries about increased property crime and a seeming rash of fires the last couple of years. Not to mention marijuana grow-operations, ratrunning traffic, the furtive dumping of garbage, and what he feels is a neglect of the Big Bend area by Burnaby city hall. The South Burnaby neighbourhood is still rural, with most homes sitting on lots up to an acre in size, but issues more common to urban areas are starting to encroach. So much so that about 35 residents met with Burnaby-Edmonds MLA Raj Chouhan and representatives from Burnaby RCMP, Burnaby fire department, city council and school board on Jan. 17 about their concerns. Mesich said he heard one woman speak of finding needles at the little playground on 12th Avenue and believing there are homeless people living in the woods nearby. Another described the street lighting being as bright, or not, as a 40 watt bulb. The discovery of a drug lab on 10th Avenue a few weeks ago, and an industrial-sized medicinal marijuana grow operation on Thorne Avenue have just raised the anxiety level for residents further. In addition to the industrial grow-op, which may be legal, there are plenty more that are not, Mesich said. Residents rail against rural neglect MARIO BARTEL/NEWSLEADER Shawn Wade says residents in the Riverside neighbourhood have ongoing concerns about the rural area’s narrow roads, lack of sidewalks and lighting, as well as vacant properties that attract dumped garbage and building materials. Frank Mesich Sometimes [the marijuana smell] is so overwhelming it knocks you right off your feet. CHOICE quotes Please see BREAK-INS, DUMPING, A3 Please see PAYDAY, A5 A boost in the number of surgeries and scans is poised to reduce waitlists. See Page A7 RE/MAX Central Since 1985 #1 - 5050 Kingsway, Burnaby, BC V5H 4C2 778-773-4646 1-866-433-2211 [email protected]www.alkabanirealty.com AL KABANI Free Home Evaluation Call KABANI today 778-773-4646 driveway canada.ca This week’s feature: Montreal starts the auto show season… anada c a ature: s
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Their chants expended, a small group of protestors from the anti-poverty advocacy group ACORN tucked their placards under their arms on Tuesday and strolled from in front of a Cash Money payday loan outlet at Kingsway and Griffiths to a Money Mart 200 metres east.
Which was just the reason for their ire.
Monica McGovern, the chairperson of ACORN’s Burnaby chapter, said there’s too many short-term lending establishments too close to each other in the city. That makes it too easy for low-income people who may not use conventional banks to access expensive loans.
Eventually they’re snowed under by their obligations to the lenders, further miring them in poverty, said McGovern.
“This is the poor they’re exploiting,” said McGovern.
“They set people up for failure.”
The Cash Money outlet where ACORN members protested opened on Jan. 14.
But with another payday lender close by already, McGovern said it’s time the City of Burnaby start limiting the licences for such establishments.
Cite lack of street lighting, claims increase in crime, fires Wanda [email protected]
When Frank Mesich moved into his home in the Riverside neighbourhood 30 years ago, he could hear the pheasants from his deck, watch hundreds of barn swallows flitting about and listen to frogs and toads singing from the ditches.
That’s no longer the case. Instead today, at age 67, Mesich
worries about increased property crime and a seeming rash of fires the last couple of years. Not to mention marijuana grow-operations, ratrunning traffic, the furtive dumping of garbage, and what he feels is a neglect of the Big Bend area by Burnaby city hall.
The South Burnaby neighbourhood is still rural, with most homes sitting on lots up to an acre in size, but issues more
common to urban areas are starting to encroach.
So much so that about 35 residents met with Burnaby-Edmonds MLA Raj Chouhan and representatives from Burnaby RCMP, Burnaby fire department, city council and
school board on Jan. 17 about their concerns.
Mesich said he heard one woman speak of finding needles at the little playground on 12th Avenue and
believing there are homeless people living in the woods nearby.
Another described the street lighting being as bright, or not, as a 40 watt bulb.
The discovery of a drug lab on 10th Avenue a few weeks ago, and an industrial-sized medicinal marijuana grow operation on Thorne Avenue have just raised the anxiety level for residents further.
In addition to the industrial grow-op, which may be legal, there are plenty more that are not, Mesich said.
Residents rail against rural neglect
MARIO BARTEL/NEWSLEADERShawn Wade says residents in the Riverside neighbourhood have ongoing concerns about the rural area’s narrow roads, lack of sidewalks and lighting, as well as vacant properties that attract dumped garbage and building materials.
Frank Mesich Sometimes [the marijuana smell] is so overwhelming it knocks you right off your feet.
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He called on police to come do a “sniff test” of the area. “Sometimes [the marijuana smell] is so overwhelming it knocks you right off your feet.”
Apart from Willard Avenue, which is a bus route, and the occasional filling of potholes, he doesn’t recall any roadwork in the area in three decades. That’s despite the peaty soils leading to roads sloped so badly on both sides that motorists often drive down the middle, he said.
And garbage is frequently dumped on roads and on city property such as the former Kenneth Gordon school site on Meadow Avenue, Mesich said.
Shawn Wade, whose family has lived in the area for over 40 years, believes some of the change in recent years is the result of the Market Crossing shopping mall development drawing attention to the area. That attention now appears to include its use by criminals, he said.
The streets are so dark from a lack of street lighting, “for drug dealers this is a wonderful place to conduct business or drop off product,” said Wade, who helped organize the Jan. 17 meeting.
Over the years, the area has had the odd cases of crime, he said, citing as an example, a murder by crossbow that made headlines in the 1970s.
“But not this many. Not this many that can’t be explained. There were a whole bunch of break-ins, a whole string of them for a while last summer. It seemed every few days someone’s home or shed was broken into.”
He suggested some residents
got to the point they didn’t bother reporting the incidents to police.
The fire that destroyed the Globe Foundry site has turned that property into another unofficial dumping ground.
And the day after Wade gave a Burnaby RCMP officer a tour of the area, a man’s body was found in a water-filled ditch on Willard—a death that was eventually deemed accidental.
Without knowing details, he wonders if the man’s death was due to the lack of street lighting and not seeing the ditch in time. Or a result of being hit by a car.
The roads are narrow and there are no sidewalks. For cars and buses going by, “you’re like a bowling pin out there,” he said.
“There needs to be better lighting here or people are going to die.”
TOO COSTLY TO UPGRADE?
Coun. Pietro Calendino, who attended the community meeting, said city staff have checked the lighting situation and determined Riverside’s streetlights are spaced according to the standard that exists in the rest of the city.
It may seem dark because there are fewer homes with porch lights to help illuminate the streets with some sections of roadways having no homes at all, Calendino said.
“It’s a rural community, they want to keep it rural.”
If residents want more lighting, or infrastructure such as sidewalks and sewers, he said, they would have to apply for a “local area service program” under which property owners would have to pay half the cost.
With so few residents in the area, the cost is likely prohibitive, especially for sidewalks, which
can’t be built without sewers and pumping stations to replace the ditches, he noted.
Willard Avenue is due to be repaved this year, Calendino said. And as for garbage dumping, he stressed city staff take action on a complaint basis.
“We can’t have a person driving around there at taxpayers’ expense to look for garbage dumps. If they phone, we react to that.”
He noted the city is also unable to remove rubbish from private properties.
In the case of the foundry site, city staff have not been able to track down the owners, so council eventually authorized city crews last year to demolish the wreckage and clean it up, adding the cost to the owner’s tax bill.
The Thorne Avenue grow-operation is currently in the hands of the city’s legal
department, he said. While such grow-ops are not allowed under Burnaby’s zoning bylaw, the owners say they have a permit from the federal government to grow marijuana.
“It’s not clear who has got the authority according to federal legislation.”
RESIDENTS RALLYING TOGETHER
While Wade says the area had 14 fires in 2014, Calendino said staff believe that figure is for the entire South Slope area, not just Riverside.
Nevertheless, Calendino said residents need to let RCMP know when they see something suspicious. “People think police are at every corner, but they can’t be.”
Burnaby RCMP Insp. Mike Labossiere, community operations officer, said police are
looking into the concerns.Property crime appears to be
within the three-year average for the area but police will continue to analyze its records of criminal activity, Labossiere said.
RCMP have also increased their patrols in the neighbourhood and are following up to try to resolve issues with the help of city hall, he said.
As for the residents, Wade said they are looking into forming a neighbourhood watch program, as suggested by police.
They also continue to push for better street lighting, which they believe would pay for themselves in fewer police and fire department calls, he said.
“I would argue that after 100 years of neglect it’s time we got a few streetlights.”
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“We’re concerned because these stores keep on popping up,” said McGovern.
Their proximity to each other allows clients to skirt provincial regulations preventing a payday lender from advancing money if the client already has an outstanding loan to that lender—the customer just walks down the street to get the money, with the increased debt.
But fighting that regulatory battle, along with high interest rates such lenders charge—up to 600 per cent when calculated on an annual basis—is ongoing, said McGovern.
Meanwhile, municipalities like Burnaby can take steps to restrict the access impoverished people have to payday lenders.
“We urge city council to address this issue and limit the proliferation of these
businesses,” said McGovern who pointed out nothing has happened at the civic level since ACORN made a presentation to council last February.
The issue was referred to the Community Development Committee for further study.
In April the City of Surrey proposed an amendment to its bylaws to create at least 400 metres separation between payday loan stores.
Two encampments set up by anti-pipeline protesters earlier this month near Kinder Morgan’s Westridge Terminal have been dismantled.
The protesters, who call themselves Burnaby Mountain Caretakers, announced on their Facebook page that City of Burnaby workers and RCMP rousted them from their tents outside the Westridge Terminal gate on Bayview Drive and along the Drummond Trail early Wednesday morning. They
were there to enforce a bylaw infraction notice that had been posted at the sites two weeks ago.
The camps were erected after protesters dismantled their location on Burnaby Mountain on Dec. 30 that they’d maintained since August. That encampment became the focal point of more than a week of confrontations with police in November after protesters were served with an injunction to prevent them from interfering with Kinder Morgan crews conducting survey work on
the mountain. More than 120 protesters were arrested.
But Staff Sgt. Major John Buis of the Burnaby RCMP said Wednesday’s operation to close the encampments was peaceful.
Officers were on hand to assist City of Burnaby workers.
“We were there to keep the peace,” said Buis, who added it’s not unusual for police to help city staff enforce bylaws.
Buis said the four inhabitants at the camps left quietly.
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Thank you Hawaii, for sending us two glorious days and a reminder that spring can’t be far away.
Despite that, I wasn’t too happy with the rains of the Pineapple Express that preceded the record warm temperatures of Sunday and Monday.
Ironic, however, was that as we were bathed in sun, the eastern seaboard of North America was bracing for what Monday night was portending to be an historic winter storm.
Obviously it is better to live with the proximity to pineapples than it is Big Apples. States-of-emergency were declared from New Jersey to Maine. Canada’s Maritime provinces also battening the hatches.
Back on this side of the country, the balmy weather appeared to have created some confusion in the natural world.
I heard tree frogs croaking, and by Sunday evening even a pond frog announced his presence. Bulbs are poking their shoots up and a Facebook friend even
posted a pic of a salamander wandering his farm, the warm temperatures encouraging these normally dormant or hibernating creatures to emerge, albeit briefly.
Unfortunately, what also emerged in my yard Sunday afternoon were mosquitoes! Biting bugs in January are unheard of here.
Fortunately, evening frost likely killed them off, hopefully before they had time to lay eggs, and negated the need to unearth repellent. That I’m sure, will wait for another day because despite current double digit temperatures, I would be surprised if winter doesn’t revisit us between now and when spring and mosquito-eating swallows return in earnest.
So with thoughts of winter still
somewhat on my mind, I have to wonder how “driverless” cars will cope with snow, black ice and pedestrians in dark clothing.
Google, the great saviour of information seekers, claims that within two to five years people will be riding in self-driving cars, though it does admit that they will within that time frame still be test vehicles.
And if you think the concept is nonsense, Google says it has had a unit operating without problems on a test track since December, and in fact has racked up more than 700,000 miles on public roads without causing a crash (though apparently in the latter accomplishment there were real people behind the wheel just in case something went wrong).
Intriguingly, several U.S. states, in great strides of faith and conviction to technology, have already passed laws allowing autonomous (driverless) cars on public roads.
And quite the cars they will be if they are anything like the Mercedes concept car debuted at
the innovative CES (Consumer Electronics Show) earlier this month. This large egg-shaped vehicle allows its four passengers to sit facing each other just like in a lounge.
Gives whole new meaning to Greyhound’s signature slogan – “Leave the driving to us” – except there won’t be any “us” other than sensors, cameras and some pretty amazing computers.
Google is leading the way in developing software and sensors to actually get these vehicles into common use on the road, although it has yet to figure out how to make money on its cars. Knowing the incredible financial success it has had with other things its wizards have developed, I’m sure they’ll do just fine.
I’m also sure that at least in my lifetime such cars will be few and far between on British Columbia’s mountainous and often wintery roads.
Mark Rushton is a weekly columnist for the Abbotsford News
‘Driverless’ cars on our winter roads?
As 42,000 drivers in B.C. are discovering, failure to pay their bridge tolls is resulting in ICBC blocking them from driver’s licence or vehicle insurance renewals.
That figure represents an all-time record number of people who have refused or neglected to pay tolls on the Port Mann and Golden Ears bridges – 25,000 and 17,000 drivers, respectively – worth $3 million for just the Port Mann.
Some feel the measure to deny motorists the ability to drive is overly harsh, and obviously, there is still a level of opposition to the concept of bridge tolling.
It’s a surprising number, given that the Golden Ears has been tolled since it opened in 2009, and the Port Mann became tolled in 2012 as a new bridge.
It’s not as though these fees are new, or haven’t been thoroughly discussed and debated.
The reality is that the movement of traffic through the region requires river crossings, and those structures are astronomically expensive to build.
They have to be financed somehow, and there are bound to be opponents of every option, including road tolls, increased gas taxes, additional provincial tax – or, as is the case here, user-pay.
As for the denial of licence and insurance renewal, serious consequences are not an unusual result of failing to pay for a service.
Don’t pay your hydro and gas bills, lose your power and gas. Ignore your cell bill, your phone eventually goes silent.
The vast majority of bridge users pay their tolls, many by pre-authorized payment.
Fee-ducking drivers are issued three warnings before ICBC issues a “Refuse to Issue” notice.
Aside from isolated cases of billing errors, it would seem the system is fair enough.
If you use the bridges, pay up.
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Fraser Health plans two-month bump in surgeries and scansExtra money in budget allows more procedures: officials
Jeff NagelBlack Press
Fraser Health is temporarily increasing the number of surgeries it will perform over the next two months by seven per cent and it’s boosting the number of MRI scans by four per cent.
The additional 650 surgeries and 1,500 MRI scans are to be performed in February and March in a bid to reduce wait lists.
A year-end increase in spending to step up surgeries and scans was made possible because of a surplus in the surgical program budget, said Dr. Peter Blair, Fraser Health’s medical director for surgery.
“These cases are going to be done over the remainder of this fiscal year and out of our current budget, so we’re not taking money out of some other activity in order to fund this,” he said. “We’ll be looking at the longer waiting cases first and bringing them down.”
Extra surgeries will be distributed over various hospitals but not likely every one.
“We’re looking at Burnaby as a site and we’ll be looking at Surrey, Langley and Eagle
Ridge,” he said, listing likely hospitals that may get extra funding.
The bump may well be temporary – there’s no guarantee the rate of surgeries and scans won’t drop back down in April as Fraser enters a new budget year. Future levels will depend on Fraser’s budget allocation and the length of its wait lists, officials say.
The move comes after criticism last fall of Fraser for ordering surgeons to reassess some patients in an attempt to avoid or reduce government-imposed fines for failing to
complete surgeries within one year.
As of Oct. 9, leaked statistics showed 650 scheduled surgeries had waited more than a year, the threshold where the health ministry imposes financial penalties under its pay-for-performance system.
Fraser Health spokesperson Tasleem Juma said those numbers have been steadily improving over the last several months.
The proportion of surgeries waiting longer than a year had dropped to 2.8 per cent as of the end of December, she said, down from more than 10 per cent in September of 2013.
She credited the combined efforts of surgeons and hospitals for the reduction.
Several hospitals with extra operating room time were able to offer it to surgeons normally based at different hospitals, she said.
Each surgery that waits longer than a year means Fraser is docked $1,400 in additional funding it could have otherwise accessed.
Juma said the planned increase in surgeries now is unconnected to the potential for penalties. Fraser won’t find out how much funding is withheld due to excessive waits until after the 2014-15 fiscal year is finished.
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Barrier testing begins to shield bus driversHigh hopes it will protect against sucker punchesJeff NagelBlack Press
After years of talk and hundreds of vicious attacks, testing is now underway on a plastic shield to protect Metro Vancouver bus drivers from hostile passengers.
The clear polycarbonate barrier was to go into regular service Thursday on one Coast Mountain bus that will run various routes in north Burnaby
as a six-month trial, and three more buses of different types will be outfitted with similar shields this spring in Port Coquitam, Surrey and Vancouver.
Assaults on drivers were down in 2014 to 119 from 134 in 2013 but anxiety still runs high for drivers after various severe attacks over the years. Despite the concern, drivers have never been fully on board with the idea of a physical barrier, as some don’t want it to interfere with interacting with friendly passengers.
Nathan Woods, president of the bus drivers union, said he’s optimistic the barrier being tested will work.
“The type of assaults this barrier will help to eliminate are the vicious ones – the sucker punches that debilitate and damage drivers’ lives for weeks if not years,” Woods said.
Derek Stewart, Coast Mountain’s director of safety, said the test is being funded and overseen by WorkSafeBC, which will also help assess the findings.
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Friday, January 30, 2015 NewsLeader A11Friday, January 30, 2015 NewsLeader A11
Cop helps, then nabs suspected car thief
A key issue is whether drivers can hear passengers clearly and communicate with them.
Stewart said it appears that won’t be a problem as long as the passenger isn’t very soft-spoken.
The hard plastic is impact-resistant with low-glare but another concern is that drivers may get too hot.
Stewart said early testing suggests it will provide adequate protection.
“We re-enacted assaults by having somebody sit there and pretend to be sucker-punched,” he said, adding the shield also blocks spitting and most instances of thrown beverages.
If the new barrier is approved, it could still be limited to just certain bus routes, rather than a full roll-out.
TransLink runs various models of
buses and each type will have to be custom-fitted with the new barrier, if it is adopted.
There’s also hope Parliament will soon pass tougher criminal penalties for assaulting a bus driver.
A bill is expected to go to third reading in the House of Commons in the next few weeks that would require judges to consider an assault against a transit worker to be “aggravated”– opening the potential for a sentence of federal jail time.
It would apply not just to transit bus drivers, but others, including school bus drivers and taxi drivers.
Woods is optimistic the change will become law.
“When a transit operator is punched out and the bus is moving, everybody in the whole community is suddenly at risk – passengers, pedestrians and motorists.”
Tougher penalties for driver assault possible⫸ continued from PAGE A9
A Burnaby man has been charged with possession of stolen property in a case that started out as a West Vancouver Police officer simply looking to help a stalled motorist.
Just after 2 a.m. Sunday morning the West Vancouver officer noticed a man walking with two gas cans near 21st
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The investigation also turned up property connected to a commercial break-and-enter in West Vancouver and electronics reported stolen from a vehicle in North Vancouver.
Brian William Johnson, 32, of Burnaby has been charged with possession of stolen property under $5,000. He was released from custody pending his next court appearance in North Vancouver Provincial Court on Feb. 10.
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Port Mann Bridge use declined for most of 2014Province scales back forecast, insists tolls will pay off debt on timeJeff NagelBlack Press
Fewer vehicles crossed the tolled Port Mann Bridge in 2014 than the previous year, but provincial government officials say the decline was expected and appears to have been temporary.
The decrease in total traffic was 3.9 per cent, with 34.7 million crossings in 2014 compared to 36.1 million in 2013.
Most bridge users enjoyed half-price tolls throughout 2013 due to an introductory discount offer that ended Jan. 1 2014 when full $3 tolls kicked in.
Officials at the Transportation Investment Corp, which manages the new bridge, said they fully expected a dip in use in early 2014 as discounts ended and motorists tried free alternatives, such as the Pattullo Bridge.
They also predicted drivers would eventually come back to the Port Mann for its time savings and say the latest counts now show that’s happening, albeit later than expected.
December traffic over the bridge was up 2.6 per cent from the same month in 2013 and TI Corp. spokesman Greg Johnson said January traffic is up nearly five per cent.
“Traffic on the bridge is now stable and growing,” he said.
But the Crown corporation has downgraded its traffic growth forecast for the years ahead, now estimating it at 2.5 per cent per year.
Johnston said an earlier growth forecast prepared before the recession of 2008-09 was much too ambitious.
The TI Corp.’s current service plan, filed with the government before the declines of 2014,
shows it assumed revenue growth of nearly 10 per cent in both 2015 and 2016.
Even with that revenue estimate, Port Mann/Highway 1 debt was expected to rise to more than $3.6 billion by 2014 from an initial construction cost of $3.3 billion.
Johnston said the more conservative traffic growth expectations are now forcing TI Corp. to borrow more money than expected to fund operations over the next few years to offset lower revenue.
He said the updated forecast still indicates TI Corp. will fully pay off the Port Mann/Highway 1 project debt by 2050, as planned, with no taxpayer subsidies.
NDP transportation critic Claire Trevena said she has serious doubts as to whether the bridge can be paid off on time without raising tolls by more than the annual rate of inflation, which she said would drive even more motorists away.
“The government has created a real albatross for everybody in B.C.,” she said.
She said the Port Mann experience should be a cautionary tale but the province is plunging ahead with plans to build a new bridge to replace the Massey Tunnel. It’s widely
expected to be tolled as well.“They could be going straight
into it a second time,” Trevena said of the Massey bridge. “We haven’t seen any business plan for this. If they can’t make one billion-dollar boondoggle work how are they going to justify another one?”
New Westminster Mayor Jonathan Coté said too many motorists who don’t want to pay the Port Mann toll drive through his city.
His proposed solution is to reduce the toll at the Port Mann and charge the same, lower amount at the Pattullo Bridge as well, even though work has not yet begun on its $1-billion replacement.
“There would be less vehicles diverting off the highway network to the Pattullo Bridge and onto roads not designed for that purpose and you’d have more revenue generated and an ability to have a lower toll on the Port Mann Bridge,” Coté said. He said that would bring a net benefit while still recognizing that money needs to be generated to support both crossings.
“Having a toll bridge and a free alternative three kilometres down the road is not very efficient from a transportation point of view.”
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Concepts in Quebec: Canadian auto show season gets underwayMontreal, Quebec – Le Salon Interna-tional de l’Auto de Montreal heralds the opening of the Canadian auto show season, right on the heels of the “Big One “in Motor City (aka Detroit).This year, yours truly attended the pre-views for both auto extravaganzas and found optimism abounds in the industry, north and south of the border.As reported last week from Michigan, the Daddy of all Auto Shows showed a lot of high-end cars and new full size trucks. Montreal has a regional flavour with more exhibits that reflect that market’s taste for smaller cars. The latter clearly influenced the decision to unveil the new subcompact Mazda2 here; a select group got the opportunity to get up close and personal with the machine in an artist’s gallery across town. The next day, the all-new CX-3, updated Mazda6 and CX-5 joined it on the show stand. The new Mazda2 was coloured in what I call show-off red and showed off its so-called KODO – Soul of Motion – design style to its best. I first saw this handsome style, which gives the impression that the vehicle is moving even when stationary, at the Mazda6 launch in Paris a few years ago. Translating it into a smaller car is not just a matter of shrinking the original but requires great design skill and clearly, Mazda has that in abundance.In Canada, a 1.5-litre SKYACTIV-G gasoline engine will power the Mazda2, and a choice of two transmissions will be available – a six-speed manual and a six-speed
auto. Prices will be fixed closer to launch, later this year, but expect it to be compa-rable to the current model and come in below $15,000.While there were plenty of econo cars on show, like Detroit, other than the Mazda2 there was nothing new to see in that range. Green cars were in evidence in Montreal but when the shows reach the west, you can expect to see many more cars for the eco-conscious drivers.
Four concept cars did turn heads…
Cadillac ElmirajYou won’t see one on the road but the long two-door grand coupe concept will influence the near-future design of the next line of Cadillacs. The Elmiraj features a 4.5-litre twin turbocharged V8 deliv-ering an estimated 500 hp. The engine takes the baseline technology from the Cadillac Twin Turbo V6 and expands it to
the classic performance format of a V8 engine.
Hyundai IntradoThe same can be said of the thinking behind the Hyundai Intrado, which is a concept crossover designed to foreshadow a change design direction for the Korean manufacturer. It looks a little bit like an oversized Juke, the quirky Nissan product loved and hated seemingly in equal measure. The Intrado seems a bit more lovable and passersby indicated a similar looking production would in find favour among many.
The concept features a hydrogen fuel-cell powertrain linked to a 36 kWh lithium-ion battery pack that Hyund-ai boasts will provide a range of 600 kilometres. By the way, British Columbians will soon be able to lease a Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell, with a similar power-train and a reported range of 425 kms.
Subaru VIZIV2The Subaru concept crossover utility hybrid shown is a four-door version of a previously revealed two-door. Get this: Subaru says its “athletic, rugged shape of the sides seem designed in the image of a muscular NHL defenceman, and the fenders flare in a sturdy style.” Ahem.Looks like it came out of the Nissan/Infiniti design studios, and that’s not a criticism.
Toyota FT1Toyota was all about the roar of the engines in Montre-al, which certainly pleased the gathered Quebec auto journos, who to a man/woman always appear to be race crazy to me (Given the market reality in Quebec, that doesn’t appear to be reflected in car buyer choices). Nevertheless, most would surely enjoy the sleek lines of the Toyota FT-1, designed to be at home on the track and a heck of a ticket magnet on the highway. Up next is the Toronto Show, which takes the name The Canadian International Auto Show. Bite your lip, Morgan. The Calgary show follows, then the new-look, re-imagined Vancouver International Auto Show debuts March 24-29.
‘‘Green cars were in evidence in Montreal but when the shows reach the west, you can expect to see many more cars for the eco-conscious drivers.’’Keith Morgan
Friday, January 30, 2015 NewsLeader A15Friday, January 30, 2015 NewsLeader A15
Definitely not your grandpa’s old Lincoln
Faith is a concept not exclu-sive to religion.The principle of faith is to believe in things that haven’t been seen. Then there is the loss of faith. Perhaps the lack of seeing, and the abundance of waiting, left other opinions to be formed in the waiting period.Lincoln is a brand in which many lost faith. Its associa-tion with lacklustre quality, the stigma that only indi-viduals who are in the latter stages of life drive a Lincoln, and the fact that there is dwindling brand appeal, didn’t help its cause.In the last couple of years, the “Have faith in Lincoln restora-tion campaign” has been in full swing.With strong products, ones that appeal to both the eyes and enthusiast, they’re com-ing back strong. But are these traits enough to bring a younger demographic into the fold?With the launch of its small, premium utility vehicle, the MKC, it’s certainly a huge stride in the right direction. It’s all-new for 2015 and starts at an MSRP of $39,940. The MKC is the first vehicle to be designed from the ground up in a dedicated Lincoln studio, and I think they’ve done a great job. From its classic and signature split wing grille, to its tight lines,
to its overall form, I’m impressed.As you slip inside its spacious and inviting interior, you’ll notice the absence of a large gear selector near the centre console. That’s because it’s integrated into the stack and you operate it via the push of a button.While some have a very polar-ized opinion on this feature, I didn’t mind it at all. Yes, I reached for a gear selector that wasn’t there a few times and confused my passengers, but after a few times behind the wheel, it made sense why it was there.The centre stack has a stream-lined-nature to it. The buttons and touch screen blend effort-lessly. Of course, when the touch screen is off you can see all the fingerprints but a soft cloth fixes
that!Aside from its aesthetics, the MKC does drive and handle very well. Based on the Ford Escape,
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horsepower and 270 lb-ft of torque. Then there’s an optional 2.3L, EcoBoost 4-cylinder with a spirited 285 horsepower and 305 lb-ft of torque. It’s then matched with a 6-speed automatic trans-mission. The MKC, regardless of engine choice, comes with an all-wheel drive (AWD) setup.Whether at speed or crawling along in the city, the electric power-assisted steering (EPAS) has been calibrated to give the driver enough feedback that it doesn’t feel lazy, but has enough resistance to make the commute a pleasant one.Combined with its suspen-sion, which is an independent MacPherson strut-type up front and a fully independent multi-link with stabilizer bar around
back, you have a recipe for an MKC that handles the turns with poise and confidence.Estimated fuel consump-tion numbers come in at 12.9L/100km in the city and 9.2L/100km on the road. According to the trip computer, which I zeroed after picking the vehicle up, it said I was averaging 15.7L/100km. Yikes. I didn’t think I had that much of a lead foot, but I wasn’t driv-ing the vehicle hard. And my daily routines consist of both city and highway driving. This figure wasn’t as impressive as I had hoped for.Aside from not-so-amazing fuel results, I was quite happy with the MKC’s cargo capacity. With the rear seats up, you’re looking at 712L. With the rear seats folded, there’s 1,505L to work with. It’s perfect for larger items like my road bike! I didn’t even have to take the front wheel off to fit it inside. Bonus.Then there are such features like the panoramic vista roof, the heated and cooled front seats, a THX audio system, and active park assist to make the vehicle even sweeter.
Despite the plethora of options – there were $14,230 worth, for a test price of $55,920 with the $1,750 delivery charge included – the MKC doesn’t need to be loaded with them to the max to make it a worthwhile vehicle to drive. It does have some tough com-petition, like the Audi Q5, Acura RDX, BMW X3 and Mercedes-Benz GLK, but it can hold its own and does a great job of ensuring a great driver’s experience.
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Go Back for Murder: The Vagabond Players present Agatha Christie’s Go Back for Murder, directed by Jacqollyne Keath. Convicted for poisoning her husband during the 1950s, Caroline Crale dies in jail, but leaves a letter expressing her innocence. Fifteen years later, her daughter, Carla, receives the letter and persuades those present on the day of her father’s death to return to the scene of the crime. When: Jan. 29 – Feb. 21, Thursday to Saturday - 8 p.m., Sunday matinees - 2 p.m. Where: Bernie Legge Theatre, Queen’s Park, New Westminster. Tickets: $15, Seniors/Youth $13, $10 previews Jan. 29 and 30. Reservations: 604-521-0412 or [email protected].
A Night of Stars: Dance Collective dance studio will be part of a showcase featuring amateur, semi-professional and professional performances by some of BC’s best dance companies, singers and musicians in support of the Backstage Youth Performers Society. Hosted by David Adams. When: Saturday, Jan. 31, 8 p.m. Pre-show reception ($20) at at 6:45 p.m. featuring wine, beer, appetizers, desserts, silent auction. Where: Massey Theatre, New Westminster. Tickets: $18.50 or $23 through www.masseytheatre.com. Info: www.byps.org
Massey Theatre: Anyone who has attended a performance, performed, been in a graduation ceremony at Massey Theatre, or who is interested in its past and future is invited to share their stories and memories. Share them on camera, email, mail or hand delivery to Massey Theatre, 735 Eight Ave., New Westminster. Or participate at New West Festival of Volunteers—Saturday, Jan. 31, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Royal City Centre, 6th Ave. and 6th St.; and Family Day, Monday, Feb. 9, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Anvil Centre, 777 Columbia St., New Westminster. Info: facebook.com/masseytheatrekid, www.masseytheatre.com or Jessica Schneider, 604-517-5900.
Author Carol Shaben: Into the Abyss: The four survivors of a deadly plane crash in Northern Alberta, who waited in sub-zero temperatures for help, found that their survival hinged on one of the four: a prisoner in transit to face charges. Carol Shaben, the daughter of one of the survivors talks about her riveting book, Into the Abyss, which tells the true story of the crash and its aftermath. When: Tuesday, Feb. 3, 7 p.m. Where: New Westminster Public Library, 716 6th Ave. Pre-register: 604-527-4667 or [email protected].
Travel Shows at the Library: Take an armchair trip to Laos. Join Debbie Smith as she introduces you to the landscape and people of this exotic South Asian country. Free travel shows are co-sponsored by the Library and the University Women’s Club of New Westminster. When: Wednesday, Feb. 4 at 2:30 p.m. and again on Wednesday, Feb. 11 at 7:30 p.m. Where: New Westminster Public Library, 716 6th Ave. Info: www.nwpl.ca or 604-527-4660.
The Odd Couple: Arts Club On Tour presents the classic Neil Simon comedy about mismatched roommates neat-freak Felix Ungar and slob Oscar Madison. Starring Robert Moloney and Mike Wasko. When: Feb. 2 and 3, 8 p.m. Where: Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 6450 Deer Lake Ave., Burnaby. Tickets: 604-205-3000.
Youth Leadership Program: Burnaby Neighbourhood House’s Youth - Leadership 1 program is designed for local high school youth and focuses on the development of leadership skills while working with children. The youth spend time using their newly learned skills with children in BNH’s daycare or after-school programs and is a great way for youth to gain their career prep hours for graduation. When: Starts Tuesday, Feb. 3. Info: [email protected].
Burnaby Rhododendron and Garden Society: BRAGS monthly meeting will feature Ken Knechtel speaking on vegetables. Refreshments will served and everyone is welcome. When: Wednesday, Feb. 4, 7 p.m. Where: Discovery Room, Burnaby Village Museum, Canada Way at Deer Lake Ave(Sperling). Info: brags.ca.
The Keith Richards One Women Show: Suitcase in Point Theatre presents their rock n’ roll play about Rolling Stones fan Mona who is obsessed with Keith Richards. Performed by Deanna Jones, Mona’s ‘trip’ through Richards’ life from boyhood to drug-bust (Toronto 1977) includes run-ins with Mick Jagger, Anita Pallenberg, Gram Parsons and a giant tongue. A live rock score, played by Kevin Richardson, invokes the world of the Stones and, in particular, the raw sounds of Keith. When: Feb. 4-7, 8 p.m. Where: Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 6450 Deer Lake Ave., Burnaby. Tickets: $15 to $35, at 604-205-3000.
The Addams Family: Align Entertainment Inc. presents The Addams Family and the story of every father’s nightmare. Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family! If that wasn’t upsetting enough, she confides in her father and begs him to keep a secret from his beloved wife, Morticia.
Everything will change on the fateful night they host a dinner for Wednesday’s “normal” boyfriend and his parent. When: Feb. 6-21, 8 p.m., with 2 p.m. matinees on Saturdays and Sundays. Where: Michael J. Fox Theatre, 7373 MacPherson Ave., Burnaby. Tickets and info: www.alignentertainment.ca.
Family Games Day: Come over and play with our “Imagination Playground” big blocks that can be stacked and twisted into trains, animals, and imaginary places. We will also have a Lego station and various board games to play. When: Monday, Feb. 9, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Where: Willingdon Community Centre, 1491 Carleton Ave., Burnaby. Cost: Drop-in $2.75 per child. Info: 604-297-4526.
Burnaby Central 40th Reunion: Burnaby Central’s Class of 1975 is holding its 40-year reunion on May 23 at the Executive Inn in Burnaby. Grads from that year are still being sought. Tickets must be purchased by Feb. 15. Early bird door prize for tickets purchased by Feb. 1. Info: http://burnabycentral75.weebly.com
Call for Artists: The Arts Council of New Westminster is now inviting artists to submit applications for the 2015/2016 exhibition season at its Gallery in Queens Park and satellite galleries. Artists interested in being considered for the period from March 2015 to November 2016 must submit applications on or before Feb. 15. Info: artscouncilnewwest.org, 604- 525-3244 or [email protected].
Social Knitwork: Knitters are invited to join this drop-in knitting group which is open to all ages and skill levels. The only requirement is to enjoy knitting and chatting with other knitters. Bring your own yarn, needles, scissors, and supplies. Beginners are welcome. When: Meets the first Wednesday of the month (next date: Feb. 4) at 7 p.m. Where: New Westminster Public Library, 716 6th Ave. Info: www.nwpl.ca or 604-527-4660.
Fun, Learning & You (FLY): The Lower Mainland Purpose Society hosts this program for children aged 18 months to 5 years and their parents or caregivers. Come join us for circle times, preschool readiness and play in a rich thematic program. Parent information sessions include speech and language, early literacy and more. Free for New Westminster residents. When: Every Tuesday, 10 a.m.-noon, until March 23. Where: Lower Mainland Purpose Society, 40 Begbie St., New Westminster. Info or register: Elizabeth, 604-526-2522.
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City of Burnaby parks staff put the finishing touches on the installation of the book nook.
North Burnaby’s Capitol Hill neighbourhood is getting its first book nook, a free community lending library.
The library is self-serve, outdoor and open 24/7.
That’s because it’s a free-standing case where people can take a book or leave one for others in the community to read.
Located in Harbourview Park, it can
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An unveiling and opening celebration will be held Sunday, Feb. 1 at 1:30 p.m.
The book nook was funded by Burnaby Neighbourhood House and the Vancouver Foundation’s neighbourhood small grants program and installed by the City of Burnaby parks department.
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The best of both worlds; affordability and accessibility.Rising up from the core of a vibrant
community are two elegant towers created by the reputable Bosa Proper-ties. The transit-friendly neighborhood offers an array of places to shop, eat, learn, and play, making the two Uptown towers the pinnacle of both luxury and convenience.
Uptown2 is located on the cusp of the Coquitlam border just before Burnaby and close to Vancouver – it’s
the best of both worlds; the affordably of living in a blossoming community with an already bustling city mere minutes away. Nearby is Simon Fraser University, Douglas College and BCIT, plenty of shops at Lougheed Mall to satisfy a Saturday afternoon shopping spree, and within ten minutes, is Como Lake and Burnaby Mountain, offering over 30 parks to explore, hike and bike.
Once again, Bosa Properties has created a well-loved community by centralizing the building within a great urban village, with plenty of access to amenities by foot or transit.
“The neighborhood around Uptown is emerging,” says Uptown2 Sales Manager, Alice Wang. “At Uptown’s base will be a large grocer - a Sobey’s or subsidiary of Sobey’s. She adds when it comes to the supply of condos
that exist, none are new, making the emergence of the Uptown towers a welcoming sight for residence.
Right from the doorstep, Uptown2 offers the opportunity to live your peak life. Inside is a 5,000 square-foot exclusive wellness pavilion, complete with a yoga studio, outdoor courtyard, and tness centre, including infrared sauna and steam room.
Each home has oorplans that maximize every square foot of space, providing a feeling of clutter-free calm and plenty of room for entertain-ing guests.
“Also, windows in some of the kitchens,” says Wang on some of the features that make Uptown stand out. “This is not typically found in highrise condos – enjoy the view while you cook.”
The sleek and spacious kitchens follow an L-shaped design, allowing for generous counter space. Contem-porary wood-grain cabinets, imported marble backsplash, quartz counters, and soft-close doors compliment the modernized environment.
With premium appliances and time-less interiors, no detail is too small to help ensure that Uptown2 owners feel a sense of ease and upscale living.
The projected date of completion for the towers is early 2017 and Up-town2 is now selling.
Visit the sales centre at 581 Clarke Road, Coquitlam, or visit the website for more details: bosaproperties.com/uptown2/
A beautiful, new concrete high-rise is move-in ready in New Westminster, off ering million-dollar views at a fraction of the price.
Rising up from the banks of the Fraser River, Northbank by Ballenas features stunning sights and an enjoyable neighboring area with plenty to see and do. Stroll to nearby shopping, parks and river walkways, and enjoy quick access to downtown Vancouver without the need to cross a bridge. Along the riverfront in the geographic centre of Metro Vancouver, New West is a bustling neighborhood that captures the ease and convenience of urban living, mixed with the charm of a Victorian-era environment.
Historic Columbia Street off ers funky retail options next door to retailers featuring the staple products needed everyday. Explore the local markets in Downtown New Westminster, hop on a bike to explore nearby trails and Albert Crescent Park, or stop for a coff ee before heading out for a day in the city. A brand new elementary school is located two blocks away. Northbank’s convenient location
off ers easy access to major arterial roads and highway one, and is just two blocks from the SkyTrain station.
With Northbank, life is within reach and waiting to happen from the moment you step out your door.
“Amazing views, spacious kitchens with top of the line appliances and unmatched pricing,” says Northbank Sales Manager, Barbara Hughes on some of the home’s main features. “It’s a boutique sized building with only six homes per fl oor, great views, and solid construction with a high attention to detail unmatched by most developers.”
Take advantage of Northbank’s smart, usable space, with expansive patios, open fl oor plans and spacious areas to cook and entertain. Kitchens come equipped with stainless steel appliances and plenty of storage options. Every dining room fi ts a six-person table with comfortable living space as well, while every bedroom fi ts a queen bed and side tables. One-bedroom homes start at $256,900, and two-bedrooms are
selling from $339,900.Enjoy the sunshine streaming
through the fl oor-to-ceiling windows on a beautiful summer day, or cozy up and enjoy a good book while the rain streaks down the glass outside. Between the Fraser River and the distant snowcapped mountain ranges along the horizon, Northbank’s unobstructed views from Golden Ears to Vancouver Island allow for a continuously changing backdrop in an ever-growing city.
Project is ready to move into and address is 125 Columbia St. Visit northbank.ca for more information.
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Black Press, 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 facilities.
This position is an entry-level, general labour position that involves the physical handling of newspapers and related advertising supplements.
Requirements:
• Prior bindery experience is preferredbut not required
• Motivated self-starter willing to work in a fast-paced environment performing repetitive tasks
• Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs. and stand for extended period of time
• Ability to work cooperatively in a diverse, team-based environment
• Demonstrate on-the-job reliability and dependability
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• Completion of high-school• Must have your own transportation
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Vantage Way has several openings for Press Helpers/Stackers at our Delta location, starting January 2015. Preference given to those with experience in this field, but is not necessary. Shifts are 12 hours, 3 shifts per week or 9.5 hours, 4 shifts per week. Must be willing to work nights and weekends. References required. Wage depends on experience, starting at $14.17 per hour.
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Administrative Assistant
Trans World Security Services Ltd at #200-5050 Kingsway, Burnaby, BC is hiring Administra-tive Assistant for F/T and perma-nent position. Experience for 2 years or more as Admin Assistant or at some relevant position is re-quired. Salary $ 22.50/hr. Duties would be to prepare invoices, reports and other presentations, schedule appointments, maintain fi ling system, review intra and intercompany correspondence, review electronic and other mail and distribute accordingly, main-tain and order offi ce supplies, ensure smooth offi ce operations, fi le reports from various guards for record and other admin duties. Minimum work of 40 hrs/week will be given. Other benefi ts will be given. Should be profi cient in English. Should be computer literate.
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108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIESBIG THINKERS - Global Me-dia/Education Company looking for self-directed people who want to take control of their careers and work on their own schedule. No boundaries. Lucrative Compensa-tion Plan. For more info visit: www.morethanasalary.com
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114 DRIVERS/COURIER/TRUCKING
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114 DRIVERS/COURIER/TRUCKING
F/T CLASS 1 DRIVERS Pick-Up & Delivery
Van Kam’s Group of Compa-nies requires FT class 1 driv-ers for the Surrey area. Appli-cants must have LTL & P&D driving experience and must be familiar w/the Greater Van-couver region.
$1000 Hiring Bonus & Above Average Rates
To join our team of profession-al drivers please send a re-sume and current drivers ab-stract to:
$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
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Wanted Pressroom Rollman Van Press Printers has an opening for a Rollman at our Burnaby location, starting immediately. Preference given to those with experience on single width web presses. Shifts are 12 hours, 3 shifts per week. Must be willing to work nights & weekends. References required. Wage depends on experience, starting at $18.78 per hour.
COOKS WANTEDRozzini’s Restaurant ltd. located at A211 Ewen Ave. New West-minster V3M 5B3 seeks F/T perm. cooks specializing in East Indian cooking & able to prepare lunches, dinners & buffets. Plan menu, monitor and order food supply, ensure food quality. A minimum of 2 years of cooking experience and workable spoken English is required. Salary is $18/hour. Email your resume to [email protected]
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We are a local progressive concrete pre-cast company based in Chilliwack. Duties include; preventative maint., scheduled repairs, and quick response repairs to ensure our modernized equipment runs effi ciently. Routine equipment inspections and repairs are required.The Successful candidate must have good problem solving, diag-nostic, interpersonal, and time management skills. Must be able to work fl exible hours in a variety of conditions. Experience working with electrical systems and PLC programs would be a defi nite asset.Minimum requirements include completion of ITA certifi cate of qualifi cation as an Industrial Mechanic, inter - provincial red seal endorsement, & a certifi cate of apprenticeship. Previous work experience in a related industry would be an asset.
Bureau Veritas Commodities Canada Ltd. (“BVCC”), a premier BC mining laboratory, is looking to fi ll the position of Maintenance Technician for the Vancouver facility. Various duties of this position include, but not limited to, minor repairs and preventive maintenance of various buildings and equipment. Certifi cation in HVAC, Plumbing or Electrical trades preferred. Experience in instrumentation repair and maintenance an asset.
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Van-Kam Freightways Ltd. re-quires two (2) full-time Commer-cial Trailer Journeyman Mechan-ics to work out of our Surrey Terminal located at 10155 Grace Road.
Applicants should have an in-spectors ticket, a minimum of 2 years of related experience, a positive attitude and able to work in a team environment. Experi-ence in a freight fl eet environ-ment would be preferred as this is a busy facility providing service to a large fl eet of Company Owned Trucks and Trailers.
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Interested candidates should at-tach an updated resume and cov-er letter to:
Van-Kam thanks you for your interest, however only those be-ing considered will be contacted.
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706 APARTMENT/CONDO
BURNABY,
LINDEN GLEN APTSRenovated, spacious & bright
1 & 2 Bdrm units. Small pet ok. From $850/mo incl heat & HW.
Near Highgate.
604-540-2028, 778-708-6336
Maple Ridge Central
Certifi ed crime free clean quiet building for mature adults only. 1 bdrm, gas f/p. No smokers No pets $600 + utils.
(604) 467- 5271
711 CO-OP RENTALS
BURNABYWHATTLEKAINUM -
HOUSINGCO-OP ORIENTATION
Do you want to live in the security of a
family community?
Woodland surroundings, on Forest Grove Drive. Good location, close to schools, SFU and Lougheed Mall. No subsidies available. $10 appli-cation fee. Maximum housing charges; 2 bdrms $935/mo. 3 bdrms. $1035/mo. & 4 bdrms. $1141/mo. Shares $2500.
NO SUBSIDIES AVAILABLEOrientation:
Sunday, February 1,1:30 p.m. at
51A-8740 Forest Grove Dr.Phone 604-420-2442
RENTALS
736 HOMES FOR RENT1.24 ACE. 4 Bedrooms 3600sft., dble Gar., Back onto Coq River, 5 mins to Coq. Malls. $2800/mo. 604-649-8987
SOUTH SURREYEXECUTIVE
Fully Furnished & Equipped
Short Term orLong term!Hotel Living
Like New Townhouse. Only 3 years old. Immaculate Deluxe, 2 bdrm. + Rec. Room/Offi ce + 2 Full Bath T/House. Flr. to ceiling storage + storage rm. in garage. 6 s/s appli. d/w, w/d, Garburator. Crown Mouldings, 9ft. ceilings, H/W laminate fl ooring and slate tile. Gas F/P & Alarm. 1 car garage parking. Covered patio lower & outdoor patio upper. Amenities room incls. full gym, outdoor hot tub & pool. Walk to Morgan Heights shopping.NO Smoking inside & NO Pets!
$2250/mo. Avail. Feb. 1 or 15
604.488.9161
748 SHARED ACCOMMODATION
PORT COQUITLAM Fully furnished 1 bdrm with shared kitchen in quiet area, w/d avail. Avail now. $450/mo incl utils/cbl/net. 778-688-9421.
752 TOWNHOUSES
PITT 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
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS
Re: The estate of Wan Yi Lee, also known as Karen Wan Lee, deceased, former-ly of 901 - 4888 Brentwood Drive, Burnaby, BC V6C 0C6
Creditors and others having claims against the estate of Wan Yi Lee, also known as Karen Wan Lee are hereby notifi ed under section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to the executor, Timothy Thom at c/o Infi nity Law, 200 - 931 Fort Street, Victoria, BC, V8V 3K3 on or before March 31, 2015, after which date the executor will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the executor then has notice.
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