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maRiO BaRTel/NeWSleaDeRDavid Wright, the coordinator of research and innovation at Douglas College, examines a gargoyle created by one of the 3-D printers in the school’s new Maker Labat the River Market. The lab allows visitors hands-on experience with emerging technologies like 3-D printing, drones and virtual reality glasses.

UrbanAcademyregroupsafterexpansionplan rejectedmario [email protected]

It’s back to the blackboard forUrban Academy.The private school’s plan to

build a new 35,763-square-footfacility next to Robson Manor,the 1935 heritage home on ThirdStreet it acquired in 2006, wasrejected by a 6-1 vote at citycouncil on Monday.Urban Academy’s Head of

School Cheryle Beaumontsaid council’s decision was“disappointing for sure.”She said the school’s board

of directors is “regrouping andlooking at what the next stepsare.”She said the school’s two

current campuses, at RobsonManor and Uptown next to theThornebridge senior’s residenceare sufficient to meet its currentneeds, but “if we can’t developthis site, we’ll have to considerother alternatives.“There’s going to have to be

some rigorous discussion.”The decision to reject Urban

Academy’s expansion planculminated a public hearing thatstretched late into the night asproponents and opponents ofthe project made their last-ditchpitches.

NewMaker Lab inspiresinnovation, deflates hypemario [email protected]

The new Douglas College Maker Labis helping debunk the hype around 3-Dprinting technology, even as it adds to it.The lab, which is located near the top

of the escalators at River Market, givesstudents and the public a chance to tinkerand try one of three 3-D printers that createthree-dimensional objects out of thin plasticfilaments.

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Spoil mom on her special day with tea served in the ‘Grandmother’s Room’at Irving House. Enjoy tea and refreshments, then join costumed guides for aguided tour of the home of Elizabeth Irving, one of the City’s pioneer mothers!Each seating can accommodate six guests; individuals can sign up for the 3:00pm sitting on Saturday.

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Monday,May 11, 2015

3:00 pmCommittee ofthe WholeCouncil Chamber

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Please note that councilmeetings are now videostreamed online atwww.newwestcity.ca.

100 IN 1 DAY PUBLIC PLANNINGWORKSHOPAnvil Centre 777 Columbia Street room 417May 10th 1-3pmRegister at https://100in1daynewwest.eventbrite.ca

100 in 1 Day is returning to Metro Vancouver for its second year onJune 6, 2015. This festival of civic engagement involves hundreds ofindividuals and organizations in the creation of small-scale projects orinitiatives known as urban interventions. Imagine the possibilities for our cityif hundreds of people all united to spark change by participating in small grassroots community activities. Join the movement today by submitting yourintervention, participating in a workshop or helping to spread the word.

This free workshop hosted by Evergreen and New Westminster CulturalServices is meant to inspire generative, creative and reflective urbaninterventions, and for you to share your ideas for making your neighbourhoodor community a better place. Learn more, meet people and develop yoururban intervention. People of all ages, backgrounds and locations across thecity are invited to attend to develop their 100 in 1 Day interventions.

HAVE YOU VOTED YET?The deadline to vote in the upcoming transportation and transitreferendum is May 29th. Have your say and mail in your ballot today!

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TRAVEL SHOWS AT THE LIBRARYThe monthly travel shows at the New Westminster Public Library will take atrip to Venice and Southern Italy in May. Join Rick Carswell as he introducesyou to the beauty of both the north and the south of Italy.

Rick will show his photos on Wednesday, May 13 at 7:30 pm.

The free travel shows are co-sponsored by the Library and the UniversityWomen’s Club of New Westminster.

COME RIDEWITH US!Group indoor cycling is coming to Fitness New West at CentennialCommunity Centre.

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For schedule information, please call Centennial Community Centre at604.777.5100 or visit www.newwestpcr.ca.

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Forum introduces homeowners, builders to quickerand easier options

Mario [email protected]

It takes a lot of time to build a houseahead of its time.But a new program being launched by

Energy Save NewWest, a partnershipbetween the city, BC Hydro and FortisBC,will make it quicker and easier for localresidents and builders to construct ultra-low energy homes.The High Performance New Home

Program launches Saturday with a specialforum at the Anvil Centre that will bringtogether designers, builders and energyexperts to talk about the challenges andtriumphs of building energy efficienthomes.Allan Greenwood figures such a

one-stop resource might have savedhim some time in the five years he spentresearching and navigating bureaucracy

as he embarked on building his own highperformance home.Greenwood, a psychotherapist, doesn’t

just talk the talk when it comes to energyefficiency, he also drives the car; an electricTesla is parked in the driveway of his Browof the Hill heritage home.Next door, the foundation of his new

high performance 2,700 sq. ft. home isbeginning to take form. Getting to thispoint took hundreds of hours of researchinto building systems and energy-efficientways to manage those systems. It alsorequired a close working relationship withthe city as many of those systems are farmore advanced than local building codes.“Having the city onside is helpful,” said

Greenwood.Which is exactly the goal of Energy

Save NewWest, said its coordinator,Ryan Coleman. “There’s a convergenceof builders, residents and government tobuild better homes. We’re hoping to playa role in raising the bar in how homes areconstructed in NewWest.”Greenwood said that bar can be a bit of

a moving target as building technologiesevolve at an ever-quickening pace.When Greenwood set out to build his

home on a subdivided lot between twoheritage homes he already owns, he saidhe wanted to borrow the best buildingideas that made economic sense. Whenconstruction is completed in about a year,the three-storey structure will approachLEEDS standard without having to gothrough the rigorous certification process.To get there the exterior walls of the

house will be constructed of prefab panelsfilled with eight inches of blown celluloseinsulation. The actual framing for thehouse will be constructed within thatstructural shell, allowing for an expansive,open interior.Windows will be triple-paned.In fact, Greenwood estimates that

construction technique will make thehome so warm it won’t require a furnace,reducing his energy costs to about $500 ayear. And finding a fireplace small enoughso it doesn’t overheat the place has been achallenge.

But wading alone into largely unchartedterritory comes with a price, saidGreenwood. He figures his house will costabout 20 per cent more than a standardhome.“That’s the scary part,” he said. “I’ve

jumped all in and I’ll add up the billslater.”Incentive programs can help ease some

of that financial pain, said Coleman.But again, being educated about theiravailability and the process to apply is key.“We’re trying to bring together the

supply and demand side of the equation,”said Coleman.For Greenwood, the day he moves into

his new high performance home will be therealization of a dream.“I like good design and good ideas,” he

said. “I like lateral thinking. This is a realstab in the dirt.”

The free Low Impact forum runs from10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday at the AnvilCentre. To register online follow the link atwww.energysavenewwest.ca

Taking the fear out of energy efficiencyMARIO BARTEL/NEWSLEADER

After five years of research and getting city approvals, the foundation for Allan Greenwood's new high efficiency home in Brow of the Hill is finally taking form.

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Starting a new chapterNew editor looks to readersfor inspiration, ideasIan [email protected]

Monday, May 4 was a strange day inmy life. For the first time in 11 years I wasmeeting new faces in a different newsroom.This week I assumed the position as

editor of the Burnaby/New WestminsterNewsLeader after 11-plus years as editor ofCoast Reporter in Sechelt on the beautifulSunshine Coast.I have been seeking a move for several

years now, looking for a change bothpersonally and professionally and whenthis job came open, I jumped at the chance.These are two great newspapers with a

talented staff — a staff that I’m excited toget to know and work with in the comingweeks, months and years.A little bit about myself: I graduated

through the journalism program atKwantlen University College and havebeen in the newspaper industry for 17years. I first joined Glacier Media, ourparent company and its predecessor,Madison Publishing, with the SquamishChief in 1999 after a successful two yearsat theMerritt News and freelancing forvarious Lower Mainland newspapers.I was named assistant editor of the Chief

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But even though I have not lived andworked in the Lower Mainland for the past11 years, I have a lot of ties to the area.I graduated from Port Moody Secondary

School, where I won a provincial single ‘A’football championship. Lived and workedin Port Coquitlam while I was attendingJ-School, all my family live in the area andmany weekends have been spent eitherplaying or fundraising for several slo-pitchteams at Burnaby’s Riverway Sports Park.During the summers I practically lived onthe Lower Mainland on the weekends.To say that I’m thrilled at this

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CANADA DAY: CALL FOR COMMUNITYGROUP DISPLAYSCommunity groups from or connected to New Westminster are invited tosubmit proposals to present a display during the Canada Day Celebrationat Queen’s Park on July 1st, 2015. We are looking for groups that engagewith the community, celebrate the spirit and multicultural heritage of NewWestminster and respond to this year’s Canada Day theme: Strong. Proud.Free. The displays offer an opportunity for community groups to share theirorganization’s vision while interacting with the public in a fun, family-friendlyenvironment.

Criteria:

1. Community groups should provide a value added Canada Day relatedactivity (these may include arts and crafts, multicultural presentations orcommunity demos)

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Please send all submissions by May 15th, 2015 at 4pm to Corbin Murdoch,Arts Programmer, Anvil Centre at [email protected]. For moreinformation, please visit www.newwestcity.ca or call 604.515.3837.

High Performance New Home Program – Public Launch Event

The City of New Westminster is launching a High Performance New HomeProgram this year, and is hosting a FREE public learning event on Saturday,May 9th at Anvil Centre.

If you’re a local resident that would like to live in a healthy, comfortable,ultra-low energy home or a homebuilder looking to develop one, this is theevent for you!

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He compares these current devices to theearly days of home computers or transistorradios, when hobbyists and electronicsenthusiasts tinkered with kits or built theirown sets to learn about their capabilities.“There’s a dialogue that goes around

new technology,” said Wright. “There’sinteresting questions about how it’s used.”So far, most consumer-grade 3-D

printers are being used to produce trinketsor reproductions of things that no longerexist such as dinosaur bones, because that’swhat can be made with readily-availablesoftware.“There’s not a lot of things that will

save the world,” said Wright. “You realizegetting practical products isn’t as easy as itsounds.”Still, that hasn’t dampened enthusiasm

for the technology.

The lab can be booked by students totry the equipment. Members of the publicare also free to drop in when its open.There will also be a series Innovationworkshops about the implications andimplementations of digital technologiesheld at River Market, including one nextTuesday on multimodal communication.Even toddlers are fascinated.AsWright handles a miniature 3-D plastic

replication of a gargoyle, a toddler and hismomwander over from a nearby gatheringto press their noses to the glass office.“We’re in a fishbowl here,” said Wright.

“It develops curiosity. That helps theevolution of technology.”

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Cottage keeps heritage charm with help from CraigslistThe Guy and Ethel Simpson House has been given renewed

life by Craigslist.The online classified website is where the latest owners of

the heritage Uptown cottage that was built in 1909 turned tofind the fixtures and furnishings that would restore the historiccharm of the home they acquired in 2013.The result is an eclectic mixture of periods from turn-of-the-

century, to industrial to art deco. Much like the original cottageitself, with its elements of the late Victorian period minglingwith romantic English cottage details like expansive leaded glasswindows.Most of those elements, including the windows, doors and

hardwood flooring have survived the years and numerousowners. So did the old bowling ball used as a footing for asupport pillar installed in the basement years ago.“Our joke was it’s for seismic stability,” said Gary Holisko, the

cottage’s latest caretaker, along with his wife, Roseanne Wood.Holisko is a member of the Queen’s Park Heritage working

group, so when he and Wood bought the house two years ago asa downsizing project from their former home in South Burnaby,they wanted to retain and return as much of its originalcharacter as they could, while still making it work as their home.Over the years the cottage has about doubled in size with

various additions, like a second storey and an expansive backdeck converted to a family room. But attention to detail andrespect for the cottage’s heritage make it hard to tell where theoriginal home ends and the newer work begins.

The Guy and Ethel Simpson House is one of 14 venues featuredin the 36th annual Heritage Homes tour put on by the NewWestminster Heritage Preservation Society on May 31. Ticketsfor the event go on sale beginning Saturday at Champagne Taste,Mandeville and Lougheed Garden Works, New WestminsterMuseum and Archives, Cadeaux Gifts and Royal City Colours.They’re also available online at www.newwestheritage.org.

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Yesterday I volunteeredto help with my son’s fieldtrip to the Vancouver ArtGallery. I had six kids inmy group for two hours inthe gallery. I had difficultykeeping track of my group.I tried to engage them indiscussions about whatthey saw, complimentthem on their sketches andanswer their questions. Icannot imagine doing thatfor 28 kids every day asmy son’s amazing teacherdoes! And the governmentand provincial courts aresaying teachers cannotbargain classroom size andcomposition?To the teachers: parents

need to know the challengesyou face in the classrooms.I have explained to my kidswhat their teachers mightbe feeling and why we needto support them and besensitive to their situation.I have two children in

the BC public educationsystem. I fully support theteachers and will do all Ican to fight for the rightsof all workers and for afully funded and supportedaccessible, quality publiceducation system forour children. I am stillgrateful we have access toa public education systemin Canada, but fear it iscrumbling around us underChristy Clark.

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Turning traditionupside downTo say I am appalled is

an understatement and tosay it is for the children iseven more insane.As I see it, it’s just to

satisfy your egotistical egosand has nothing to do withthe children. To let a fewdisgruntled parents dictateto you to get rid of a morethan century old traditionis beyond belief.Let me tell you howMay

Day was in the 1940s and1950s when I was growingup. The city waited withanticipation as the cannonwent off letting us knowthat the celebration wouldbe held that day.The girls in their prettiest

frocks, the boys in theirSunday best marched withtheir class to the stadium.Those from further awaywere bussed over. Weeagerly awaited the arrivalof the queen-to-be and herentourage.Finally the parade

arrived at the stadiumled by their Duke ofConnaught high schoolbugle band. Oh how Iproudly tooted my horn.Now back to the 40’s. I

participated in the MaypoleDances. Do I go over orunder or the reverse — itall seemed to end properly,the folk dances, the drillsand then of course thecrowning of the queen.How I envied the chosengirls with their white capstrimmed in fur, white partydresses and of course whitenylons. While the queenand her entourage visitedthe local hospitals and hadtheir banquet the rest of usenjoyed the midway. Thenit was back to the arena forthe junior ball. It startedoff with the Lancers — ohthe Lancers. I sure did envythose girls dancing with thedistinguished city “fathers.”Later in the evening there

was the adult ball. Whata wonderful, memorableday. I am so glad I am notgrowing up in this day andage when a paranoid fewcan turn a whole age oldcelebration upside down.Please re-think your

decision and come to yoursenses.

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I have been meaning towrite this letter for a longtime now. It has nothingto do with the Lancers,the parkade, or the transitplebiscite. It’s simply this:friendliness. I try and do afair bit of walking aroundNewWest, and it neverceases to amaze me howfew people I pass on thesidewalk say hello, let aloneeven make eye contact and/or smile. Be it Sapperton,Uptown, Downtown, orQueens Park, it doesn’tmatter.NewWest has been a

great city for us, and wasa wonderful place to raiseour family. But I must say,if I were a newcomer tothis community, I wouldn’tbe feeling overly welcome.I realize it’s not just NewWest, as Vancouver hasrather sadly been dubbedone of the unhappiest citiesin Canada. NewWest isnow the site for a pilotproject called PlaceSpeakin hopes of connecting

neighbours via the internet.Certainly a positive stepfor our on-line world. Butmaybe we could start withthis: If you are out andabout, and pass someoneon the sidewalk, maybesmile and say hello. Easy-peasy and guess what ...it feels good! (And nopassword required.) Enjoy.

Barb McDonaldNewWestminster

PAC says thanksfor plantingOn Sunday,May 3

the RichardMcBrideElementary Parents AdvisoryCouncil held its inaugural(hopefully) plant sale.It was a great success

and we are grateful for thesupport we received fromthe community both beforeand at the sale. I wish topublicly thank the manypeople who helped make ita success.Thanks go to those

who donated plants tous: Grace, Tammy, Katie,Diana, Heather, Deirdre,Maya, Kate, Marnie,Andrea, as well as Margieand the other volunteers atVan Dusen. Thanks to theentire PAC executive andparents Autumn, Andy,Dana, Trevor, Ross, andAndrea who volunteeredtheir time, along witha number of their hardworking kids. A big thanksto Principal Chris Evansfor his help too. As well,thank you to Royal CityFarmers Market, the StageNewWest, Free Geek andthe Coffee News, and theBloom Bloom Room forgiving up their Sunday andjoining us at the school toprovide complementaryactivities and information.Thanks also go to the manybusinesses in NewWestwho cheerfully donatedgoods for our raffle withouthesitation.We are extremely grateful

for the shoppers who cameand bought plants andflowers and donated theirhard earned money to us.The fundraiser raised justover $1,300, which will goto playground equipmentnow and in the future. Asparents and guardians ofchildren at McBride, it isheartening to know thatthe community we areraising our children in is sosupportive.

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significantly cut the project’s operating costs,although it means an increase to the originallyestimated capital cost of $15million.There are no other changes to the

project, which would haul four milliontonnes of U.S. coal per year via oneextra train per day on the BNSF rail linethrough White Rock and South Surrey.“The price of coal has been continually

dropping and is challenging in this currentmarket,” Scott said. “This allows us toprovide a more economically suitableproposal in the near term.”Pressed as to whether the rationale for

the project is waning altogether, Scottinsisted he’s confident it remains viable.“The economics are better under this

solution, especially during the short term.”Scott denied the decision was motivated

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an 8,900-square-foot gym,three storeys of classroomsand underground parking. Itwould have allowed the schoolto amalgamate all of its classesat one location, instead of thetwo it currently uses, as well aseventually expand to 450 studentsby 2022.But in the end the expansion

plan was just too ambitious forthe Queen’s Park neighbourhoodwhere the school is located, saidmany of the councillors whoopposed the proposal. And theimpact of the school’s expansionwasn’t worth the trade-off for theheritage restoration of RobsonManor.“The decision to expand is

too severe,” said Coun. ChuckPuchmayr. “Any impacts ofthis nature on the Queen’s Parkcommunity put at risk the heartand soul of NewWest and it’sheritage inventory.”Coun. Bill Harper said the

height and density of the projectmade it difficult for him tosupport it.“The real question is how

is it really going to affect theneighbourhood,” said Harper. “Itcould quite conceivably have adramatic impact.”

Coun. Mary Trentadue saidone of the biggest impacts wouldbe the increased traffic streaminginto the neighbourhood as theschool increased its enrolment.“The real bottom line for me

is the burden and pressure on afairly tight, small neighbourhoodthat can’t handle the pressureof increased traffic,” she said.“I can’t get past the issue ofmanaging the traffic safety andaccess.”Coun. Jaimie McEvoy agreed,

comparing the traffic challengesfaced by Urban Academy’sexpansion plan to those the cityhad to overcome as it plannednearby Qayqayt elementaryschool a couple of blocks away.“I think there would have

to be a lot of work in trafficmitigation,” said McEvoy.For Coun. Lorrie Williams,

the school’s expansion plan hitclose to home. A former teacher,she said she couldn’t get behindthe plan because it offered solittle outdoor space for students.Urban Academy had proposedstudents would use TipperaryPark across the street or Queen’sPark a few blocks away foroutdoor activities.“I know children need space,”

said Williams. “The playgroundis inadequate. I wish UrbanAcademy would scale back.”Mayor Jonathan Coté, who

sided with the majority ofcouncil, said approving theproject would fly in the face ofthe city’s initiatives to encouragethe development of rentalhousing.

Urban Academy’s proposalwould have required thedemolition of an eight-unit rentalbuilding on Manitoba Street theschool purchased. In anticipationof its expansion, the schoolwas working to relocate manyof them in nearby comparableaccommodations.Coun. McEvoy concurred.“I would hate it if something

happened through the city thatcaused me to have to move out ofmy home,” he said.Beaumont said she thought

the school had been diligent toaddress all of those concerns.“We tried really hard to make

changes,” said Beaumont. “Weconsulted with the community,spoke with all our neighbours,but it wasn’t sufficient.”Newcomer Patrick Johnstone

was the sole supporter of theproject on city council. Heconceded while “the communityis not united around this,”council’s job is to decide theproper land use for the site. Andgiven NewWest’s urban environs,a school would be an appropriatetransition from the more denselypopulated area below RoyalAvenue to the single-familyhomes that comprise much of theQueen’s Park neighbourhood.“I see this as a potential to

improve the liveability of theneighbourhood and the city,” saidJohnstone.Beaumont said Urban

Academy is already planning forthe next academic year.“We’ll regroup in how we make

this work,” she said.

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The city of NewWest willincrease its transportationbudget by more than $4 millionover the next three years tomake the city’s streets andsidewalks more friendly andfunctional for pedestrians,cyclists, commuters andemergency vehicles.The Mayor’s Transportation

Task Force plan was endorsedby city council on Monday.It proposes enhancements towalkability by improving andexpanding sidewalks, increasingthe number of wheelchairramps. Cyclists will benefitfrom better connections alongthe Crosstown and BrunetteFraser greenways. Transitusers will get more shelters,easier accessibility at stops andbetter access at the SappertonSkyTrain station.The plan also calls for

improvements to Sixth Streetfrom Queen’s Avenue to SixthAvenue by widening sidewalks,installing curb bulges, plantersand benches.And ambulances will have

an easier time getting to RoyalColumbian Hospital with theinstallation of traffic signalsalong Brunette Avenue andEast Columbia Street that canbe preempted by emergencyvehicles.The goal of the plan is to

get half of all trips in thecity shifted to low-impactalternatives by 2031.

“The policies of the MasterTransportation Plan supportthe development of a complete,compact community thatpromotes walking, cycling andtransit,” said the report.The city will achieve that by

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Themother of all daysAndrew [email protected]

It’s a popular misconception that Mother’s Day owesits origins to greeting card companies, chocolatiers and/or florists as a way to cash in on the factevery single person on Earth has (or atleast once had) a mother.Instead, Mother’s Day, as we know it

today, was brought to life by a womanwho never had children of her own andwho died deeply regretting what theholiday grew into.Anna Jarvis, a 53-year-old West

Virginia woman, first began lobbying thegovernment for a formal Mother’s Dayin 1907, three years after the death ofher own mother, as a way to help reunitefamilies who’d been split up by theAmerican Civil War.Her mother Ann, who gave birth to

13 children in total, was an activist whoin her youth helped organize "Mothers'Work Day Clubs" to provide medicinefor the poor, shelters for children withtuberculosis, and care for wounded soldiersfrom both sides of the war.She was also a follower of Julia Ward Howe, who made

the famous "Appeal to womanhood throughout theworld,” which later became known as the Mother's DayProclamation, calling upon mothers everywhere to unite inthe struggle to abolish war.Jarvis’s home state became the first of several to adopt

special Mother’s Days, and U.S. president WoodrowWilson eventually signed it into law as a national holidayin 1914. Ironically, this was the same year the countryentered an even bigger war overseas that plenty of mothersprobably would have much preferred their sons not be sentoff to die in.But she soon became enraged by the by the crass

commercialization of the holiday sincethe idea was for people to express loveand gratitude to their mothers, not tosimply buy them a card or gift."I want it to be a day of sentiment, not

profit," she said. “A printed card meansnothing except that you are too lazy towrite to the woman who has done morefor you than anyone in the world. Andcandy! You take a box to Mother — andthen eat most of it yourself.”Sadly, Jarvis went broke organizing

boycotts and launching lawsuits to tryand return the holiday to its reverentroots, and even once got arrested fordisturbing the peace after crashingan event where women sold whitecarnations — her chosen symbol formothers — to raise money for the wareffort.She ended up penniless and died of

dementia in a state sanitarium in 1948 at age 84.Anna Jarvis wanted people to honour their mothers

rather than just buy them flowers or candy. It's hard toimage what she would make of a $200 “limited-editionMother's Day premium Starbucks card" worth only $50 incredit, which is an actual thing this year.

‘I want to be a day of sentiment, notprofit,’ said Anna Jarvis in 1907

What would Anna Jarvis think of thecommercialization of Mother’s Day?She would not be amused.

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YOU BE MOTHER AND POUR THE TEAYou don’t have to be old to enjoy the old-fashionedvirtues of tea served in China cups in one of NewWestminster’s oldest houses. Irving House serves up ataste of times past with its annual Mother’s Day tea,including a tour by costumed guides. There are groupsittings for six ($107) on both May 9 and 10 but you needto make a reservation by calling 604-527-4640.

LET MUSIC BE THE FOOD OF LOVENew Westminster Symphony Orchestra will serenade yourmother with beautiful music at its annual Mother’s Dayconcert at Massey Hall. On this year’s playlist is Rossini’sLa Gazza Ladra, Brahms’ concerto for violin, cello andorchestra, and Symphony No. 2 by Sibelius. The May 10admission-by-donation concert starts at 2 p.m.

CATCH THE SHOPPING BUGDon’t have time to buy something from your mother? Whynot let her choose her own gift at the Curious Flea atRiver Market? That way you don’t have to decide whethershe’s more atomic funk or steampunk or something inbetween. Vendors are known to get creative. It’s from 11a.m. to 4 p.m. on May 10.

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PUT SOME SWING IN MOM’S STEPDal Richards is 97 years old and he still knowshow to charm a crowd, no matter what theirage. He’ll have everyone smiling at Hard RockCasino’s Mother’s Day buffet brunch whichalso includes live action stations and non-alcoholic beverages. There are three seatings:10:30 and 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. For reservationscall 604-516-7147.

TOUR THE FRASER BY PADDLEBOATLet your cares float away on board Paddle-wheeler River Boat Tours. Enjoy a buffetbrunch from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. as you trav-el down the Fraser River in grand old style.Tickets range from $25 for children, $50 forseniors and $55 for adults; you can book yourspace at www.vancouverpaddlewheeler.comor by calling 604-525-4465.

GIVE HER AN OPEN MIKEYour mother applauded you at every bandconcert and told you she loved listening toyou learn a new instrument so now it’s yourturn. If you have a musical mother, encourageher to take part in the Songwriters Open Mikeat Renaissance Books from 7 to 9 p.m.. You’llbe front row centre in her heart. Go to www.rclas.com for information.

MAKE A DATEDon’t just buy her a ticket to an upcomingtheatre show or concert — buy a ticket foryourself and make it a date night with yourmother. If she’s a Buddy Holly/Beatles fan,there’s a musical tribute on May 22 at MasseyTheatre; at Anvil Centre there’s Swing IntoSpring: An Evening of Jazz on May 14 or a RoyOrbison tribute on June 1.

TAKE A HIKEYou’ve indulged in an eggs Benny brunch andnow you need to walk off that Hollandaisesauce. Sunday’s also your day to set the pacefor some quality mother/family time. West-minster Pier Park has a 2.5 km waterfronttrail for a gentle stroll; if you want to be a bitmore active head over to Queen’s Park.

THINK OF OTHERSIt’s always dangerous to believe someone whosays “You don’t need to get me something”but if your mother truly doesn’t want a giftthis Mother’s Day, why not make a donationto her favourite charity in her honour? Nepalrelief is on everyone’s mind these days but shemight have another cause near and dear toher heart.

DO WHAT YOUR MOTHER SAYSWhether it’s joining her at church or lettingher introduce you to her book club friends,this is a day when you smile graciously at ev-ery request.

MARIO BARTEL/NEWSLEADERThe crew of Paddlewheeler River Boat Toursinvites you to come aboard for a brunch cruise.

MOTHER’S DAY TEA (ALL AGES)

Spoil mom on her special day with tea served in the “Grandmother’s Room”at Irving House. Enjoy tea and refreshments, then join costumed guides for aguided tour of the home of Elizabeth Irving, one of the City’s pioneer mothers!Each seating can accommodate six guests; individuals can sign up for the3:00 pm sitting on Saturday.

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Promaster delivers on the road and at workRam follows last year’s introduction ofits popular full-size Promaster work vanwith the launch of a smaller PromasterCity version.The original van was designed to com-pete with the highly successful MercedesSprinter and this version goes head-to-head with the Ford Transit Connect.Gone are the days when a work vanwas a full-size truck or traditional NorthAmerican styled van; these Europeandesigns are here to stay and they makemore sense.This new Promaster City isn’t really newat all. In fact it has been sold in Europeas the Fiat Doblo for many years and ithas won The International Van awardtwice. FCA (Fiat Chrysler Automobiles,formerly Chrysler) has taken the thirdgeneration Doblo and modified it to suitour rougher roads and tailored it with alarger powertrain.

InsideThe back doors of any work van are used a lot andRam uses a 60/40 split to allow the driver easy accessto the cargo without having to open the entire dooropen. The rear doors can also fully extend to 180 de-grees for loading pallets and large objects. The widthbetween the rear wheel-wells is wide enough to takea standard sheet of plywood or big-box store pallet.Above the rear wheel-wells are walls that are nearlyvertical, making it easy to outfit this van with customstorage units. Ram claims that the rear cargo area isthe largest in the class at 3,729 litres. Another areathat is constantly used on these types of vans is the

roof and the Promaster City has pre-drilled and sealed roof rack mountingpoints, making it easy for the owner toplace ladders. The driver’s cabin lookslike it is out of a car and not a van. Thedash and seats are much more sophisti-cated than any work van I have seen.LooksRam sells four different versions of thePromaster City: two work versions andtwo passenger versions. The base workversion starts at $27,995 and the high-er end version with painted bumpersis $28,995. The passenger models areperfect for a weekday work van andthe rear seats can be used for familyduties on the weekend. This passengervan might also be a good choice fortaxi duty. The passenger models start at$28,995 and a thousand dollars morefor painted bumpers. All of these vans

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the handling much more car like. Having a chance todrive this new van through an obstacle course mademe appreciate the nimbleness of the van. Its car-likeride keeps the driver from feeling fatigued.VerdictOne of the advantages of Fiat taking over Chrysleris the broader range of products they can introduceinto the North American market. The team in Mich-igan took the award winning Doblo from Fiat andmodified it to meet our needs. Things like the springsand shocks being stiffer and raising the ride height tohelp when driving over our rougher roads. The largerengine, running on gasoline will appeal to a wideraudience than diesel but some buyers will wish that adiesel option were available here. At first glance, thisPromaster City is something new, from a brand thathas a lot of experience building smaller vans for urbanenvironments. If you are in the trades and don’t needa full-size vehicle, this type of van is up to the job.The LowdownPower: 2.4L 178hp 4-cylinderFill-up: N/AWrite to [email protected]

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Advocacy groups say the “living wage”that workers should be paid in orderto meet a family’s basic needs in MetroVancouver has climbed to $20.68 an hour.The calculation, released by the

Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives,estimates the pay required by both parentsin a family of four working full time for ano-frills life.The estimate for Metro Vancouver is up

58 cents or 2.9 per cent from a year agoand has climbed nearly 24 per cent since2008, when the living wage estimate wasfirst established at $16.74 an hour.It adds up to $37,638 a year pre-tax for

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include rising rents (a three-bedroomapartment now costs $1,375 a month) andchild care expenses, which are up to $1,324a month in part, the report says, becauseschool districts added an extra week tospring break to help control costs.It’s assumed one parent takes two post-

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in full-time care and a seven-year-old inbefore- and after-school care, and full-timecare during some holidays.• Food: $783.• Transportation: $517 for one used car

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Final arguments wrappedup Friday in a courtchallenge of the federalgovernment’s move to banhome growing of medicalmarijuana by doctor-approved users.A win by pro-pot

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home-grown marijuanato treat various illnesses,include Nanaimo residentNeil Allard and Missionresident Shawn Davey.Surrey resident DavidHebert had also legallygrown pot on a federalpermit for his severely illwife, but now buys on theblack market after theymoved to a new homewhere a grow was no longerpossible.A temporary injunction

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NewWestminster residents looking topurchase a new washing machine can saveup to $200 on the most energy efficientclothes washers that will also help themsave on electricity costs. Until the end ofJune, customers can receive $100 rebateseach from BC Hydro Power Smart and theCity of NewWestminster.

BC Hydro is also offering $100 mail-inrebates provincewide for the purchaseof select ENERGY STAR® dryers andrefrigerators.

Some retailers and manufacturers arematching the BC Hydro rebate, bringingthe potential savings up to $300. All HomeDepot locations are doubling rebates onqualifying ENERGY STAR® appliancesand select Best Buy locations are alsooffering double rebates on qualifyingSamsung ENERGY STAR® appliances.

Energy efficient clothes washers saveboth water and energy. An ENERGYSTAR® front-loading washing machinecan cut water use by nearly 40 per cent andelectricity use by up to 25 per cent, whencompared to a conventional top loadingmachine.

A clothes dryer typically uses the mostelectricity of any appliance in your home,after the refrigerator. An ENERGYSTAR® clothes dryer is 20 per cent moreefficient than standard models, with

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Refrigerators are one of the most energyconsuming appliances in your home.Replacing a fridge that is ten years old orolder with an ENERGY STAR® modelcould save you $40 a year on electricitycosts.

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“Did you know ourproposed expansionfollows the existing routefor most of the way?”

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Committed to safety since 1953.

OF THE ROUTE ISON THE EXISTINGRIGHT-OF-WAY.73%

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The proposed Trans Mountain Expansion follows the existing

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lands. These reroutes will be made to improve safety and address

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We’ve been talking with the public, stakeholders, landowners

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Burrard Thermaldefended as backup forLower MainlandJeff [email protected]

The province’s plan to shutdown the rarely used BurrardThermal natural gas-fired powerplant is under renewed fire fromcritics who say it provides acrucial emergency backup supplyof electricity for the LowerMainland.The City of Port Moody,

which hosts the plant, says theplanned closure in 2016 will putthe region at greater risk of powerinterruption if transmissionlines from Interior hydroelectricstations are knocked out.It issued a report last month

that warns the lines are vulnerable

to ice storms, flash floods, forestfires, earthquakes and sabotage.“We’ve seen that in bad weather

those lines can come down,”Port Moody Mayor Mike Claysaid. “Any interruption of thatservice will leave the entire LowerMainland without a fallback.”Burrard Thermal is capable

of generating 900 megawatts ofelectricity – enough to power700,000 homes or about nine percent of BC Hydro’s capacity.But the province says the

50-year-old plant is inefficient andabout $14 million a year would besaved by scrapping it. The plantis almost never used but Claycontends it’s still an importantsafety net.“That’s a small price to pay for

the integrity of the power grid inMetro Vancouver,” he said.

BC Hydro deputy CEOChris O’Riley said a newpower transmission line isbeing completed to the LowerMainland from the Interior,meaning five lines instead of fourwill soon deliver B.C. power tothe region. Another two lines canimport power from the U.S.“On the coldest day of the year

we will only need four of thoseseven lines in place to meet theload here,” O’Riley said.He acknowledged it may not

always be possible to buy U.S.power on the spot market.But he said it would take a

combination of U.S. power beingsuddenly unavailable and not onebut two B.C. power lines failing– all on the coldest day of thewinter – before a backup powerstation might prove useful.

“Yes, you can create scenarioswhere this would go bad andthat would go bad,”O’Rileysaid. “But it’s hard to justify anargument where all those thingshappen at the same time.”The big cost of keeping

Burrard Thermal open is theroughly $400 million it wouldtake to upgrade its 1960s-eragas conversion technology forongoing use, he added.“It’s really a substantial rebuild

of the plant that’s required.”Significant upgrades were

performed in the 1990s, mainly toimprove emissions, but O’Riley saidpollution from the plant remaineda significant environmental issue inthe early 2000s.“There was a lot of concern

in the Fraser Valley and locallyabout the level of emissions, even

with the investments that hadgone into it.”Hydro would continue to use

part of the Burrard Thermalproperty to adjust the voltage ofincoming electricity even after thegenerating station is dismantled.It’s seeking potential new users

for the rest of the property, whichoffers a port, dock facilities andplenty of natural gas and electricity.Asked if a liquefied natural

gas plant is a possibility, O’Rileysaid no LNG proposals have beenreceived.“But there’s lots of things you

could do there,” he said. “It’s aninteresting site.”Port Moody stands to lose $1.3

million a year in property taxgrants – about four per cent of itstax base – but that blow could beeased if a new industry moves in.

Gas power plant shutdown opposed

Eight public post-secondary institutionson the Lower Mainland, including threein New Westminster and Burnaby, willreceive a total of $600,000 in funding todevelop training and resources alignedwith in-demand occupations for post-secondary students with disabilities.“From the classroom to the workplace,

government is helping British Columbianswith disabilities access the training,resources and technology they needto secure employment,” said BurnabyNorth MLA Richard T. Lee on behalf ofAdvanced Education Minister AndrewWilkinson. “This funding will givestudents with disabilities more opportunity

to train for and build a career in a high-demand trade profession. It’s money well-invested.”The provincial government announced

$1.275 million this week for publicpost-secondary institutions throughoutthe province following the one-yearanniversary of B.C.’s Skills for Jobs

Blueprint.Each institution will receive one-time

funding of $50,000 in 2015/16.New Westminster and Burnaby

recipients include: British ColumbiaInstitute of Technology, Douglas Collegeand the Justice Institute of BritishColumbia.

New West, Burnaby students with disabilities get skills for jobs funds

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HOT PURSUIT (PG)12:50, 4:10, 7:10, 10:10

AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON (PG)3D 12:00, 12:30, 3:15, 3:45, 6:30, 7:00, 10:00, 10:152D 1:15, 4:30, 8:00 (Fri-Sun: 10:00am)

THE LONGEST RIDE (PG)12:10, 3:10, 6:20, 9:20(No 6:20 show on Wed, No 6:20 or 9:40 shows Thurs)

FURIOUS 7 (14A)12:20, 3:20, 6:40, 9:40

AGE OF ADALINE (G)1:40, 4:40, 7:30, 10:05(No 7:30 or 10:05 shows on Thurs)

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HOME (G) 2D 1:20, 3:50, 6:10, 9:00

GLOBE ON SCREEN presentsTHE DUCHESS OF MALFI (PG)Wednesday, May 13 at 6:30

MAD MAX: FURY ROAD (14A)Thursday, May 14 at 7:30 & 10:20

PITCH PERFECT 2 (PG)Thursday, May 14 at 7:00 & 9:50

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Committing to our planet’s future means properly recycling our electronics of the past. That’s why the EPRA, an industry-led not-for-profit organization, works to keep100,000 metric tonnes of end-of-life electronics out of landfills each yearthrough convenient and regulated e-recycling programs. Technology advances fast, but we only get one earth.

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Southern Rail, union reach deal to end lockoutJeff [email protected]

A lengthy labour dispute is overbetween Southern Railway of B.C. and itsunionized employees.A tentative agreement has been reached

between the U.S.-owned firm and its more

than 120 employees, who had been lockedout since Jan. 5.During the 114-day lockout Southern

Railway managers ran the short linerailway, which hauls cargo around theLower Mainland and Fraser Valley.The company and CUPE local 7000

representatives returned to the bargainingtable March 30. Details were not releasedpending a ratification vote.The lockout began after the union in

December rejected a final contract offer ofnearly 10 per cent in pay hikes spread oversix years.

According to the expired collectiveagreement, Southern Railway currentwages for regular employees range from$28.99 an hour for janitors to $36.07 forlocomotive engineers and $38.01 for railtraffic controllers.

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Tests find high levels of flame retardantsin area raptorsJeff [email protected]

Researchers have found high levels of toxic flameretardants in Lower Mainland raptors, including oneCooper’s hawk in Langley with the highest levels of thecontaminant ever recorded in a wild bird.The average concentration of PBDEs, a flame retardant

used on furniture, electronics and carpets, averaged 1,873parts per billion in the livers of 15 raptors tested in theLower Mainland, and that reading hit 197,000 in the caseof the Langley hawk.The birds tested between 2000 and 2009 had all died

from being hit by cars or similar trauma.Lead researcher Kyle Elliott, fromMcGill University,

says more species are adapting to urban areas, where theyencounter higher levels of chemical pollutants, which canthen bioaccumulate in top predators. Hawks, for example,eat starlings that often feed on garbage.Elliott said it’s impossible to say the ultra-toxic hawk was

contaminated by the waste transfer station in Langley – ascenario Metro Vancouver officials doubt because garbagethere is swiftly compacted, giving birds little access – buthe suspects avian access to garbage is part of the overallproblem, whether it’s via landfills, dumpsters or baggedgarbage at the curb.“There were very high levels across the entire Lower

Mainland,” he told Black Press.“We do know these brominated flame retardants are

often associated with human refuse. And starlings have15 times higher levels near the Burns Bog landfill ascompared to other sites in the Lower Mainland.”Elliott said the PBDE levels found in Cooper’s hawks in

the Lower Mainland were higher than found in any otherstudy elsewhere.The Langley hawk, found dead in 2002, showed no signs

of emaciation or sickness but had PBDE levels 100 timeshigher than levels known to decrease thyroid levels in eaglesand suppress the immune system in kestrels, Elliott said.The findings were presented in a research paper in the

journal Scienwce of the Total Environment.More research is underway to gauge the sources and

effects of chemicals like PBDEs on a breeding group of

Cooper’s hawks in the Metro Vancouver area.The OrphanedWildlife Rehabilitation Society (OWL)

in Delta often takes in injured raptors found near theVancouver landfill in Delta with injuries or infections thatdefy explanation and make treatment challenging, accordingto bird care supervisorMartina Versteeg.“We definitely think it has something to do with human

waste,” she said.“We see birds come in with infections, inflammation,

pus – all these things – and the test results often come backsterile. So what is it? Is it the chemicals or flame retardants

doing it?”Versteeg says OWL urges supporters to recycle as much

as possible to limit bird and wildlife access to garbage.“One time we had an eagle that coughed up the handle

of a women’s razor,” Versteeg said. “It was pink so itlooked like a piece of fish. And if they’re fighting over itthey may just swallow it real quick and go on their day.She came here and coughed that up.”Use of PBDEs was restricted several years ago but

old products continue to end up in landfills so the legacychemicals can have a lingering effect in the environment.

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WILLIAM MAJOROS PHOTOResearchers have found high levels of toxic flame retardants in Lower Mainland raptors, including one Cooper’s hawk in Langley

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Tousaw said medically approved patientsshould have the right to grow their ownpot, or have a caregiver do it for them“without the fear that they’re going to bearrested and convicted of criminal offencesor have their property seized.”Health Canada lawyers argued it’s

illogical to let home growing continueunder a hybrid two-tier system.They say the named plaintiffs could

afford to buy pot in the legal commercialsystem, where most strains sell for $5 to $8a gram, but merely prefer not to.“There is no constitutional right to

cultivate marijuana,” the federal writtenargument states, adding the MMPRregulations are “a considered and validpolicy choice that achieves legitimatehealth and public safety objectives, anddoes not impede patient’s reasonable accessto medical marijuana.”Evidence brought by Ottawa centred

around the risk of public harm, fires,mould, odour, crime and other problemsfrom residential growing.Surrey Fire Chief Len Garis told the

court those problems were widespread, butTousaw dismissed his evidence as mainlyfocused on illegal grows, not legal ones.An RCMP expert testified many legal

medical pot gardens grow more plants thanare allowed or necessary, with the surplusbeing sold in the black market.Health Canada estimated it would

cost $55 million a year if it attempted toinspect all legal medical grows annually,and argued that cost would soar withthe continued “exponential” growth ofauthorized users.Other aspects of federal policy were also

under fire during the trial, including a 150-gram possession limit for medical pot.Federal officials argue it’s a safety measure

so users aren’t targeted for theft but theyconceded there is no such limit for patientsprescribed other drugs such as Oxycodone.The limit is intended to allow a 30-day

supply based on five grams used a day, butthe court heard typical medical pot usersconsume 18 grams daily and can’t take anadequate supply on a long vacation as aresult.The Supreme Court of Canada is

deliberating on a separate court challengein which Tousaw and Conroy have arguedthe federal rule that new commercialproducers sell only dried pot – not extracts,edibles and oils – is unconstitutional.Tousaw rejected suggestions the budding

new commercial pot industry is doomedto fail unless the grow-your-own option isuprooted.The commercial target market, he said in

an interview, is people who can’t or won’tgrow their own.“People like my grandmother, who could

have used medical cannabis but was nevergoing to grow it for herself. But if she couldget it in a reasonable way, she’d buy it.”

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NewWestminster Puffers: Annual generalmeeting to include election of officers.Anyone with or friends of someone withCOPD, asthma, sleep apnea or any otherbreathing problems welcome. When:Monday, May 11, 12:30-2 p.m. Where: NewWestminster Public Library Auditorium,716 – 6th Ave., New Westminster. Info:604-525-0523 or [email protected]

Hanging Basket Sale: New Westminsterchapter of Fraternal Order of Eaglesholds its hanging basket sale just in timefor Mother’s Day, along with a pancakebreakfast. All funds raised go to charity.When: Saturday, May 9, 8 a.m. to 4p.m. hanging baskets sale; 9 to 11 a.m.pancake breakfast. Where: TerminalPub parking lot, corner of 12th Streetand Stewardson Way, New Westminster.Cost: Hanging baskets $25, pancakebreakfast $5. Info: Marge Ashdown,604-838-2675 or [email protected]

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This week’s feature properties ...

Pamela Adamchuk- Vallee

TeamDaveVallee.com604.526.2888 REMAX

Advantage RealtyEach office independentlyowned and operated

Recently sold properties: • 7710 Cariboo • #206 610 Victoria • #101 7533 Gilly Rd

Kellie Vallee

Gorgeous 4 year old, 5788 square foot, custombuilt 7 bedroom, 7 bath homeon 66’ x 132’ corner lot. This home boast very high-end finishing with wokkitchen & Butler pantry, floor to ceiling windows in stairwell, engineeredstone & hardwood floors, awesome media room down, 2 bedroom legalsuite down, double garage & single carport. Home needs to be viewed toappreciate its grandeur.

1502DublinStreet $1,800,000

Welcome to this bright & spacious 2 bdrm +Den + 2 full Baths 907 sq ft view suite with River& Mtn views. This 5 yr old suite feats laminate &carpet flring, granite counters, SS applcs, stunningcabinetry, BI microwave, great layout w/bdrmsseparated, custom granite f/p mantle, designerpaint feature walls & big covered deck facing thequiet, view side. Huge master bath w/soaker tubseparate from walk in shower! Building is pet &rental friendly. Full Rec facility w/huge gym, movietheater, social lounge w/ kitchen, study area &outdoor basketball court.

Beautifully reno’d top floor 874 sq ft 2 bdrm1.5 bath suite. Feats newer open kitch w/granite counters & SS applcs, tile backsplash,newer baths, engineered HW laminate flrs,newer light fixtures, designer paint, masterw/ walk in closet & much more. Buildingis well maint’d & managed, and has FREEshared laundry, sauna, meeting room, newboilers, roof, hallway upgrades, etc. 1 cat OK.

#3013279thSt$239,900

#310225Francis$359,900

Very rare, 1 yr old, 3 lvl, 2 bath, 1399 sfsolid concrete end unit T/H just steps toSkytrain & DT New West & close to parks,new Elementary school, shopping, Pier park& NW Quay. This bright & spacious homefeats high ceilings on the main, open plan,modern kitchw/quartz counters & SS applcs,spa-like baths, Master bdrm w/WI closet,huge 267 sf roof deck. Very quiet. Partial riverviews. 1 parking. Pet & rentals ok. Shows verywell! 9 yrs left on New HomeWarranty.

TH8125ColumbiaSt $529,900

2 bdrm, corner unit townhome in thedesirable, Whistler inspired, “Crofton”complex. This bright suite features a quaintfront porch, lots of windows, laminate & tilefloors, gas f/p, pass through from kitchen todining area, covered balcony off the livingroom, laundry upstairs & brightmaster bdrmwith cheater ensuite. This award winningdevelopment is located just steps frombeautiful Queens Park, Canada Games Pool,Justice Institute, shopping, transit, schools &more.

#227156thAve$359,900

Rarely available fabulous, bright & spaciousUptown sub Penthouse, immaculate 2 bdrm +den, 2.5 baths, 1694 sf plus 3 covered balconies.Incredible unobstructed river, Mtn & city views.Open plan w/oversized rooms, lrg wndws, veryspacious & elegant. Kitch w/granite counters, SSapplcs & Island, open to LR/DR w/gas f/p, bothbdrms are masters w/full ensuites & large closets,2 parking stalls. This 9 year old prestigiousUptown bdg is well maint’d & managed & has wellequipped exercise room d social amenity room.Super location near shopping, transit, parks &schools. 1 small pet ok. No rentals allowed.

Top floor, 2 yr old, 2 bdrm + den, 927 sf,Penthouse with 11’ vaulted ceilings inliving room, open floor plan, kitchen withIsland, granite counters & SS applcs &split bdrm layout & big den with pocketdoors. Great location walking distance toshopping, schools, park & transit. Suitehas 2 parking stalls & large locker. 1 petallowed. Rental allowed.

ENTERTAINER’S DREAM HOME. Great1900 sf, 3 bdrm, 2.5 bath with homefeaturing high ceilings, newer kitchenwith vaulted ceilings, open plan, spaciousmaster with 2 walk in closets & spaciousensuite, double garage converted into afantastic games room, extensive decking,hot tub, above ground pool, workshop,storage & much more! Good sized 65’.1 x101’ lot. Nice location in Moody Park closeto schools, shopping, parks & transit.

Immaculate, 11 yr old, 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 822 sf(from developer’s plans), garden suite facingsecluded grass, tree rimmed green belt inthe “Brockton” close to Justice Institute,parks, schools, shopping & transit. This lovelyW facing home features 9’ ceilings, openplan, electric f/p, large covered patio opento greenery, modern open kitchen, goodsize closets w/organizers, insuite storage, 2parking, wizard security screen on door &bdrm wndws, new garburator, light fixturesetc. Shows very nice!

Bright & spacious, 1 bedroom, 619 sf,corner suite with wrap around balcony,newer carpets & paint. Located on thequiet, cooler SE side of the building.Great convenient location right in theheart of Uptown location just steps totransit, Moody Park, Uptown shopping& more.

#1903615HamiltonSt $739,900 #410858thAve $359,900 805HenleyStreet $798,800 #108808Sangster Pl $288,800#2077078thStreet $168,800

WATERFRONT PROPERTY on the Fraser.Gorgeous rivers views from this bright &spacious 2000 sf home located on a quietstreet. This 18 year old home has 3 bdrms +2 bath up + a fully finished bsmt & doublegarage down. Home has a great lay out,large deck, gas fireplace in generous livingroom, bright & open kitchen with eatingarea & much more! Lot Size: 46’ x 88’

1223SouthDykeRd $719,900

Rare, 3 level, 5 bdrm, 3 bath, 2627 sf home w/Mtn views located on a quietstreet in Glenbrooke North neighbourhood. 1 block to Elementary school& transit & close to Middle school, Queens Park, Uptown shopping &more.Main floor has traditional LR/DR w/HW floors, cove ceilings, leaded glassdoors, spacious kitch w/SS appcs & granite counters & opens to large deck& park like backyard. Also feats updated baths, master bdrm on the main& 3 bdrms + 2 piece bath up. Bsmt feats spacious rec room, bdrm, new 4pce bath, laundry & garage/storage.

Beautiful updated 5 bdrm + den, 2 bath, 2356 sf home in the gorgeousWest End of NewWestminster. Located close to schools, parks, shopping &Skytrain. Separate 1 bdrm cottage located at the back of property rentedfor $875 pm.This immaculate home feats newer kitch, bath, applcs, carpets& h/w floors. LR w/wood burning f/p w/French doors to DR, updatedlighting, 3 year old furnace & newer HW tank & roof is 8 month old. Fullyfin’d bsmt suite (unrented since the 1980’s). Beautifully manicured privateback yard on this huge 46’ x 140’5 view lot.

Beautiful mountain views from this great 41’ x 110’ lot on a nicequiet Renfrew Heights street in Vancouver East. Property has laneaccess and is close to Renfrew Elementary,Windemere Secondary,shopping, transit & more. Flexible possession.

234PrincessStreet $878,800 14157thAvenue $898,800 3437AnzioDrive,Vancouver $998,800

Updated 690 sf, 1 bdrm condo in theDowntown district of New Westminster.This bright South facing suite features newwide plank laminate floors, newer paint,white kitchen with pass through to diningarea, insuite laundry & huge sunny balcony.Fully rainscreened building. Convenientlylocated just steps to Skytrain station, allthe Downtown shops, restaurants, theatres,Quay & more.

#203525AgnesSt$203,800

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Gorgeous river views from this 2 bdrm/2bath, 1075 sq ft 17yr old suite. Feat laminateflrs, newer SS applcs, granite counters inkitch & bath, updated vanity in bthrm gasf/p, master w/large WI closet, & insuitelaundry. Bldg is well maint’d &managed andhas an exercise room. 2 pets under 30lbs ok.Just steps to boardwalk, NW Quay market,skytrain, D/T amenities & more.

#80210Laguna $323,800

The NewsLeader’s A-List 2014 - Best Realtor

REMAX Advantage Realty’s Top Sales Team 2003-2014

Completely remodelled 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 847sf at Ginger Mews close to Canada GamesPool, Queens Park, shopping & transit. Thisbright & spacious suite features high endGerman laminate floors & new tiles, newpaint, light fixtures, new white kitchen w/glass & tile backsplash & SS applcs, newbathr, all new doors, baseboards, trim, plugs,switches, heaters etc. Just move in & enjoy!Rentals & pets allowed. 1 locker & 1 parking& extra parking available for 5K.

#310385GingerDr $229,900

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As a seasoned Publisher, you will achievefinancial growth by developing andimplementing strategic marketing and salesplans to generate new business and achieve thecompany’s business objectives.

You will have at least five years’ experiencein a sales or business development role, andknowledge or experience in a communitynewspaper publishing environment. Your successin developing and implementing sales strategiesis a result of your entrepreneurial spirit, welldeveloped customer service and communicationskills, knowledge of the publishing industry, andextensive business connections.

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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

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86 CHILDCARE WANTED

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

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114 DRIVERS/COURIER/TRUCKING

HIGHWAYOWNER OPERATORS

$3500 SIGNING BONUSVan Kam’s group of compa-nies req. Highway linehaulowner operators based inour Surrey terminal for runsthroughout BC and Alberta.Applicants must have winterand mountain driving experi-ence/training.

We offer above averagerates and an excellent

employee benefits package.To join our team of profession-al drivers, email a detailed re-sume, current driver’s abstractand 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

Environmental Responsibility.

115 EDUCATION

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

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DISPATCHER - F/TEstablished Surrey transport co.looking to hire F/T Dispatcher.Must have previous experience,ability to multi-task & knowledgeof L.Mainland. Must be fluent inEnglish, Class 5 D.L. and non-smoker. Compensation based onprev exp. Email resume:[email protected]

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109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

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CHILDREN ........................................ 80-98

EMPLOYMENT............................. 102-198

BUSINESS SERVICES................... 203-387

PETS & LIVESTOCK...................... 453-483

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE........... 503-587

REAL ESTATE ............................... 603-696

RENTALS...................................... 703-757

AUTOMOTIVE .............................. 804-862

MARINE ....................................... 903-920

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109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES



Commercial Trailer/Transport Mechanics(Surrey Terminal)

Van-Kam Freightways requires two full-time CommercialTrailer Journeyman Mechanics and a full-time CommercialTransport Journeyman Mechanic to work out of our Surreyterminal located at 10155 Grace Road. The TransportMechanic position would work the 11:30 pm to 8:00 am shift.

Applicants should have an inspectors ticket, a minimum of2 years of related experience, a positive attitude and ableto work in a team environment. Experience in a freight fleetenvironment would be preferred as this is a busy facilityproviding service to a large fleet of Company Owned Trucksand Trailers.

Seize this opportunity to work for one of Western Canada’slargest regional freight carriers.

For more information, call Derek, at 604-587-9818 or604-968-7149

Interested candidates should attach an updatedresume and cover letter to:

[email protected] or fax: 604-587-9889

Van-Kam is committed to Employment Equity andEnvironmental Responsibility.

We thank you for your interest,however only those of interest touswill be contacted.

PERSONAL SERVICES

182 FINANCIAL SERVICES

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

242 CONCRETE & PLACING

HERFORT CONCRETENO JOB TOO SMALL

Serving Lower Mainland 25Years!*Prepare *Form *Place *Finish

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Aggregate *Stamped Concrete.*Interlocking Bricks *Sod Placement

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260 ELECTRICAL

YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 ServiceCall Lic #89402 Same day guarn’tdWe love small jobs! 604-568-1899

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281 GARDENING

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283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTSGUTTER & ROOF Cleaning/PowerWashing since 1982. WCB/Liabilityinsurance. Simon, 604-230-0627

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284 HEAT, AIR, REFRIGERATION

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287 HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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300 LANDSCAPING

.Highland Turf

320 MOVING & STORAGE

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320 MOVING & STORAGE

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329 PAINTING & DECORATING

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

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604.996.8128 Fraser ValleyRunning this ad for 10yrs

PAINT SPECIAL3 rooms for $299

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

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completed. Ask us about ourLaminate Flooring.

338 PLUMBING

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Call Aman: 778-895-2005

341 PRESSURE WASHING

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POWER WASHINGGUTTER CLEANING

SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLECall Ian 604-724-6373

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353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

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353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

FIVE STAR ROOFINGAll kinds of re-roofing & repairs.

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

356 RUBBISH REMOVAL

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MULTIPLE LOADSPlease Call

778-323-2334372 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

TREE BROTHERSSPECIALIST

Tree Removal/Topping/SpiralThinning/Hedge Trimming/Stump

Grinding. Free Estimates.WCB/Fully Insured

$75 Off with this AdJerry, 604-500-2163

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PETS

477 PETSBOXER PUPS, family raised, dew-claws, tails, vaccinated, health certexc quality. $1800. 604-341-1445

CATS GALORE, TLC has foradoption spayed & neutered adultcats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866

German Shepherd pups, vet check,1st shots, own both parents, gd tem-pered, farm & family raised in coun-try, good guard dog/family pet. bornfeb 11. $750; 604-796-3799 or604-845-6027, no sunday calls

MULTI POO miniature black brown& tan 4-6 lbs hypo allerg, exc familypet, vet cert $1600. 604-341-1445.

NEED A GOOD HOME for a gooddog or a good dog for a goodhome? We adopt dogs! Call 604-856-3647 or www.856-dogs.com

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

509 AUCTIONS

KWIK Auctions Commercial FoodEquipment & Restaurant AuctionHouse - Burnaby & Kelowna - Live& Online - visit KwikAuctions.comfor Catalog, Pics, Video Preview

ONSITE AUCTION - MAY 7, 2015All Assets - Formerly Akari Japa-nese Restaurant 112 - 3000 Lou-gheed Hwy, Coquitlam, BC Com-plete Cooking Line, Sushi Cases,High End Furnishings &More!!!!.....View all lots ONLINE,Register to Bid & Bid via LiveBroadcast. Visit www.activeauction-mart.com or call 604-371-1190 [email protected]

551 GARAGE SALES

ABBOTSFORDFLEA MARKET

Abbotsford Exhibition ParkTRETHEWEY @ MACLURE AVE~ SUNDAYS ONLY ~

6 am to 4 pmPhone 604-859-7540

563 MISC. WANTED

Have Unwanted Firearms?Have unwanted or inheritedfirearms in your possession?Don’t know how to dispose ofthem safely and legally?Contact Wanstalls and we willcome and pick them up andpay you fair value for them.Wanstalls has been proudlyserving the Lower Mainlandfirearms community since 1973.We are a government licensedfirearms business with fullycertified verifiers, armorers andappraisers.

Call today to set up anappointment 604-467-9232Wanstalls Tactical & Sporting Arms

RENTALS

706 APARTMENT/CONDO

2 Bedroom ApartmentsBRIGHT & LARGE

Central Coquitlam Co-op

No subsidyCls to transit, schools & shops

Dasl ~ 604 945 [email protected]

RENTALS

706 APARTMENT/CONDO

BurnabyNELSON PLACE TOWNHOMES

2701 – 2755 Bainbridge Ave.

Reno’d 3 Bdrm Townhomes2 Level, Private Enclosed Yard,

Laminate Flrg, Huge Storage RmNr Sperling Skytrain & elem schls

Pets Ok! From $1350/mo.

604-540-2028 or 778-707-6226

736 HOMES FOR RENT

1.24 ACE. Renovated 4 Bedrooms3600sft., dble Gar., Back onto CoqRiver, 5 mins to Coq. Malls.$3200/mo. 604-649-8987

752 TOWNHOUSESPITT MEADOWS: 2 - 3 bdrm co-opT/H $1108/mo - $1211/mo. Sharesreq’d. Close to WCE, schools &shopping. No subsidy available.19225 119th Ave. For more info &to book an appt. call 604-465-1938

TRANSPORTATION

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS

2008 VW JETTA SEL, 5 speed,4 dr, white, 110,000 kms. 2.5 litregas. $5700/firm. 604-538-4883

830 MOTORCYCLES

2005 SAGA Dual sport (dirt /street) motorcycle. Mint condition,never off road, 800 original kms.Super commuter. $2,500 FIRM604-349-4181.

845 SCRAP CAR REMOVALThe Scrapper

#1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLEREMOVAL

ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT$$$ PAID FOR SOME

604.683.2200


TIM’S ADVANCED MARKETING SYSTEM HELPED 44 FAMILIES MOVE IN 2014AND HAS ALREADY HELPED 10 FAMILIES THIS YEAR.

TO BE ONE OF THE NEXT FAMILIES TIM HELPS CALL 604-319-4700

• 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms • 833 SF• Newly renovated and tastefully updatedMLS# V1111410 | Coquitlam

#209 99 BEGIN ST | $269,900

REMAX ADVANTAGE REALTY #4 INDIVIDUAL AGENT IN 2014

WHY CALL TIM?

• 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms across 1034 SF• BOSA built townhome with recent renovationMLS# V1105729 | Port Coquitlam

1120 O’FLAHERTY GT | $299,900

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• 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms • Almost 1200 SF• Perfect for the buyer looking to downsizeMLS# V1115525 | Coquitlam

#203 2733 ATLIN PL | $264,900

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6922 201 STREET• 4 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms• Mortgage helper and detached

garageLISTED AT $539,900

SOLD IN

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• Like new 1 bedroom and den across 647 SF• Close to shopping, transit, schools and moreMLS# V1120012 | New Westminster

#311 85 EIGHTH AVE | $268,800

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• 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms across 927 SF• Southeast facing home with excellent finishingsMLS# V1119237 | New Westminster

#318 55 EIGHTH AVE | $368,800

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I help people buy and sell homes every day becauseI care about their future. I’m here to help.

- Tim Hill

ADVANTAGEREALTY

Each office is independently owned and operated

#137 out of 11,000+ REBGV Realtors#4 RE/MAX AdvantageIndividual Realtor

Medallion Club MemberTop 10% of allREBGV Realtors

RE/MAXPlatinum Club Member

TESTIMONIALS...

Tim was great. He was sincere,professional and hard working. I’m nota fan of high pressure sales tactics andI didn’t see any of that with Tim. He isa rare breed - truly concerned with thebest interests of his clients, not justhis own sales commission. I woulddefinitely recommend Tim to anyone

looking for a Realtor.- Bryan Beaulieu

Don’t be fooled by hisyouthful good looks!

He is wise beyond his years and he’llwork his butt off to get you into a houseyou’ll both love and be able to afford.

He did it for us.- Nigel and Virginia Jacobs

Finding Tim was one of the best thingsthat has happened to me!

He is very dedicated and worksvery hard to make his clients happy.Excellent customer service and I willrecommend only him when buying or

selling a property.- Paola Iturbe

I AM NEVER TOO BUSY FOR YOUR REFERRALS. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TRUST.

RESERVEDFOR YOUR HOMEUNTIL IT’S SOLD!

Call Tim for aComplimentary MarketEvaluation ofYour Home

• 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom across 626 SF• Brand new and never lived inMLS# V1117443 | New Westminster

#1304 258 SIXTH ST | $318,800

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• Two level, open floor plan across 920 SF• Walking distance to transit and amenitiesMLS# V1117451 | New Westminster

#111 258 SIXTH ST | $368,800

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#56 1370 PURCELL DRIVE• 3 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms• Double garage plus a yardLISTED AT $659,900

#1601 258 SIXTH STREET• 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms• Penthouse living with an open

concept and 360-degree viewsLISTED AT $775,000

#TH1 125 COLUMBIA STREET• 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms• Concrete townhome in booming

DowntownLISTED AT $356,900

13119 88TH AVE• 5 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms• Lane access entry with attached

double garageLISTED AT $608,800

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5 DAYS

#1008 1060 ALBERNI STREET• 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms• In the heart of Downtown, with

shops and restaurants nearbyLISTED AT $559,000

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New Westminster NewsLeader May 7 2015

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