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page 4 page 6 page 8 COUNCIL TO TALK ABOUT HYACK FIRING POLITICAL ADVICE FOR STUDENTS COLOURFUL PRIDE CELEBRATION www.newwestnewsleader.com WEDNESDAY AUGUST 21 2013 Skugaid sails away Owner abides by court order to remove boat from city- owned dock Grant Granger [email protected] The Chief Skugaid has sailed away, much to the relief of City of New Westminster officials. The 100-year-old vessel that had been docked illegally on city property headed upriver during the noon hour Friday to an unknown moorage, according to city bylaw enforcement manager Keith Coueffin. Skugaid owner David Cobb moved the boat after appearing in court Thursday on a contempt charge for not obeying a court order to remove the vessel from the city dock in front of the Fraser River Discovery Centre at the Westminster Quay. “We’re very pleased the trespass has been eliminated and the safety concerns and the liability concerns posed by that vessel have been eliminated,” said Coueffin. Cobb had moved the Skugaid several metres downstream to the spot in April after he faced eviction as the result of another civil suit from the private owners— Cathedral Ventures Mario Bartel [email protected] Doug Setter trains soldiers for combat. He knows some of them may not return from their tour of duty alive. But he has a hard time accepting that some won’t survive their return to civilian life. So on Monday, Setter will join two colleagues, Linh Lai of Burnaby and Dave Iten from Coquitlam, at the Josh Fueston Memorial Swim to Live, a four-mile open water relay swim across Bellingham Bay in honour of American and Canadian servicemen who lost their lives to post traumatic stress disorder. Setter, a fitness trainer and a sergeant with the Royal Westminster Regiment, has personally attended the funerals of three soldiers who took their own lives. He says the stress of military service, dodging bullets and bombs, is often compounded by the day-to-day demands of shifting policies and procedures, moving around, being away from family. “There is a different level of stress in the military,” says Setter, who served as a peacekeeper in Croatia, and did tours with the airborne regiment and as a Morse code operator. The public’s perception of soldiers also exerts pressure, says Setter. “Every time you opened the paper, it was very negative.” To cope, Setter says he often worked himself “to exhaustion.” Debriefs were often ineffective, because counsellors don’t have battlefield experience. Instead, most soldiers decompress with colleagues, swapping stories in the mess hall. “There’s a place you can go and say what you want,” says Setter. “It means everything in the world that comrades are there to listen to you. It’s something you can’t replace.” Some seek solace in alcohol and drugs. Some can’t shake the military life and keep signing on for further tours. “Some guys come back a little hard, and they go back but it’s not for the right reasons,” says Setter. “They don’t know any other way of life.” Swimming for soldiers ’ lives MARIO BARTEL/NEWSLEADER Doug Setter, a sergeant with the Royal Westminster Regiment, will be part of a relay team swimming four miles across Bellingham Bay to honour soldiers who killed themselves because of post traumatic stress disorder. Please see SWIM, A3 Please see OLD BOAT, A3 The New Westminster Jr. Salmonbellies split their first two games at the Minto Cup being held at Queen’s Park Arena. Page A15 Advantage CELL 604.319.5593 www.brynward.com FIVE STAR SERVICE OUTSTANDING RESULTS Ward Each office independently owned and operated. JUST SOLD #210- 3925 KINGSWAY, BURNABY YOUR FUTURE. OUR FOCUS. 604-451-3100 // www.muironmoney.com THE MUIR INVESTMENT TEAM Your Retirement Specialists Raymond James Ltd., Member-Canadian Investor Protection Fund.

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Page 1: August 21, 2013

page4 page6 page8COUNCIL TO TALK ABOUT HYACK FIRING

POLITICAL ADVICE FOR STUDENTS

COLOURFUL PRIDE CELEBRATION

www.newwestnewsleader.com

WEDNESDAY AUGUST 21 2013

Skugaid sails awayOwner abides by court order to remove boat from city-owned dockGrant [email protected]

The Chief Skugaid has sailed away, much to the relief of City of New Westminster officials.

The 100-year-old vessel that had been docked illegally on city property headed upriver during the noon hour Friday to an unknown moorage, according to city bylaw enforcement manager Keith Coueffin.

Skugaid owner David Cobb moved the boat after appearing in court Thursday on a contempt charge for not obeying a court order to remove the vessel from the city dock in front of the Fraser River Discovery Centre at the Westminster Quay.

“We’re very pleased the trespass has been eliminated and the safety concerns and the liability concerns posed by that vessel have been eliminated,” said Coueffin.

Cobb had moved the Skugaid several metres downstream to the spot in April after he faced eviction as the result of another civil suit from the private owners—Cathedral Ventures

Mario [email protected]

Doug Setter trains soldiers for combat. He knows some of them may not return from their tour of duty alive.

But he has a hard time accepting that some won’t survive their return to civilian life.

So on Monday, Setter will join two colleagues, Linh Lai of Burnaby and Dave Iten from Coquitlam, at the Josh Fueston Memorial Swim to Live, a four-mile open water relay swim across Bellingham Bay in honour of American and Canadian

servicemen who lost their lives to post traumatic stress disorder.

Setter, a fitness trainer and a sergeant with the Royal Westminster Regiment, has personally attended the funerals of three soldiers who took their own lives. He says the stress of military service, dodging bullets and bombs, is often compounded by the day-to-day demands of shifting policies and procedures, moving around, being away from family.

“There is a different level of stress in the military,” says Setter, who

served as a peacekeeper in Croatia, and did tours with the airborne regiment and as a Morse code operator.

The public’s perception of soldiers also exerts pressure, says Setter. “Every time you opened the paper, it was very negative.”

To cope, Setter says he often worked himself “to exhaustion.”

Debriefs were often ineffective, because counsellors don’t have battlefield experience.

Instead, most soldiers decompress with colleagues, swapping stories in

the mess hall.“There’s a place you can go and

say what you want,” says Setter. “It means everything in the world that comrades are there to listen to you. It’s something you can’t replace.”

Some seek solace in alcohol and drugs. Some can’t shake the military life and keep signing on for further tours.

“Some guys come back a little hard, and they go back but it’s not for the right reasons,” says Setter. “They don’t know any other way of life.”

Swimming for soldiers’ lives

MARIO BARTEL/NEWSLEADERDoug Setter, a sergeant with the Royal Westminster Regiment, will be part of a relay team swimming four miles across Bellingham Bay to honour soldiers who killed themselves because of post traumatic stress disorder.

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Please see OLD BOAT, A3

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A2 NewsLeader Wednesday, August 21, 2013A2 NewsLeader Wednesday, August 21, 2013

OPEN-AIR FITTING ROOM

Tracy Ayotte finds a quiet spot to try on a blouse at Saturday’s seventh annual Quayside Boardwalk Festival and Sale.

MARIO BARTELNEWSLEADER

A New Westminster police patrol car was involved in an accident last Tuesday afternoon.

Police say the collision happened about 2 p.m. at the intersection of Cumberland and Harvey streets.

A release said although they did not sustain serious injuries both the officer and the 67-year-old driver of the

other vehicle were taken to hospital for precautionary examinations and later released.

The police department’s collision and reconstruction team took over the investigation of the incident.

Insp. Phil Eastwood said the Internal Investigations Office of B.C. was [email protected]

New West cop car in collision on Cumberland

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CITYPAGE ONLINEWant to stay up to date with city information? Content from the City of New Westminster’s Citypage can be conveniently delivered to your email inbox every Wednesday and Friday. Citypage Online features the same content as the Citypage found in the New Westminster NewsLeader, but includes pictures and links with rich content. Subscribe to Citypage Online today!

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EMPLOYMENT WORKSHOPSA series of free employment workshops will be off ered at the New Westminster Public Library on Fridays during August from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm. August 23: Job Search Strategies and NetworkingAugust 30: Understanding Labour Market and Employer Expectations

The workshops are co-sponsored by New Westminster Public Library and MOSAIC’s Settlement Program.

For more information and to register: phone Faustin at MOSAIC at 604-438-8214 ext. 112 or email [email protected]. Or register through the Library at 604 527-4667.

IRVING HOUSE MAINTENANCE CLOSUREIn August, the City of New Westminster will begin installing a state of the art geo-exchange heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system in Irving House. From September 2nd through November 11th, the house will be closed for work to be completed. The Museum and Archives building behind Irving House will remain open for the duration of the project. We regret any inconvenience related to this temporary maintenance shutdown. For information, please call 604-527-4640 or go to www.newwestpcr.ca/culture/museum_and_archives.com

The HVAC system is being installed in order to continue preserving, protecting and maintaining the house and its contents by regulating the environment in the home. Without measures such as this, extreme fl uctuations in temperature and humidity levels would impact the longevity of the house and the artifacts stored inside. The system operates by using the consistent temperature of the earth to heat and cool the house. It represents one of several strategies being implementing to reduce Green House Gas (GHG) emissions from city operations.

BIKE BEE AT THE QUAYA bicycling event for everybody, new or experienced, old or young. Come and enjoy the last weeks of summer!

Sponsored by the City of New Westminster, in partnership with Fraser River Bike Tours, CAP’s Bicycle Shop, New West Cycle, and HUB: Your Cycling Connection.

Sunday, August 25, 20132:00 pm - 5:00 pmLarco Lot at the Quay

1. Guided bike ride with Fraser River Bike Tours, 2:30 pm - 4:30 pmSpecial community ride pricing! Bring your own bike and gear, or rent.

2. Demystifi y Your Bike maintenance workshop, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Free! Learn the basics about your bike with HUB.

3. Gentle bike ride along the Quay, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Free! Borrow a bike and go with an experienced volunteer.

4. Free biking activity for the kids, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

PLUS tips from the pros all afternoon! Also, tweaks, tools and gear from the City’s bicycle specialty stores.

As space is limited, all events are fi rst come, fi rst-served.

QUEENSBOROUGH COMMUNITY PLAN OPEN HOUSESAs part of the fi nal phase of consultation, the City of New Westminster will be holding two open houses to present the draft Queensborough Community Plan before the fi nal draft is presented to Council in the fall. We are inviting residents, business owners and anyone who may have an interest in the Plan to attend these open houses and provide feedback.

DATE: Monday, September 9, 2013TIME: 6:00pm to 7:00pm (Council meeting begins at 7:00pm)LOCATION: Lobby, Queensborough Community Centre

920 Ewen Avenue

DATE: Wednesday, September 11, 2013TIME: 6:00pm to 9:00pm (Presentation at 7:00pm)LOCATION: Poplar Island Room, Queensborough Community Centre 920 Ewen Avenue

Please visit the City’s website at www.newwestcity.ca/queensborough for more information about the plan and to take the online survey.

Please note that Council will be holding their Regular Council meeting at the Queensborough Community Centre on September 9th, where staff will make a presentation on the Plan.

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UPCOMING

COUNCILMEETINGSMonday, August 26

Committee of the Whole3:00 pmCouncil Chamber

Regular Meeting7:00 pmCouncil Chamber

Please note that council meetings are now video streamed online.

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Wednesday, August 21, 2013 NewsLeader A3Wednesday, August 21, 2013 NewsLeader A3

Public indecency

A Surrey man found masturbating by Transit Police near their Brewery District offices is facing two charges and been ordered not to be in the Sapperton area.

A Transit Police release said two officers starting their patrol from the headquarters near the Sapperton SkyTrain about 6 p.m. on Aug. 13 saw a man reclining on the grass adjacent to a playground used by a daycare centre next door, which was closed at the time, with his pants down around his knees and committing a sexual act with a vibrator.

The officers noticed he had an open backpack with crystal meth and marijuana. The police also determined the man had a probation order prohibiting him from possessing tools or consuming alcohol or drugs.

David Paul Mathon, 48, has been charged with committing an indecent act in a public place and breach of probation. He was released on the condition he not be within 100 metres of a daycare, a park, a swimming pool or any other area where children might be and he is not allowed to remove any clothing covering his pelvic area unless in a private location.

In addition, Mathon is not to go in an area bounded by Richmond, Sherbrooke and Cumberland streets and Brunette Avenue unless he is taking the SkyTrain through the area without getting off.

His next court appearance is scheduled for Aug. 28.

Infocus OPINION page 6 | LETTERS page 7 | SPORTS page 15

Setter says he’s seen many improvements during his tenure, though. There’s more career transition counseling and outreach, the process for selecting soldiers is more refined. And the military

has become more involved in local communities.

“We used to be very closed,” says Setter. “It’s important to be able to connect with the community.”

Setter says events like the swim

help shine a light on the challenges soldiers face when their duty is done. It’s named after a Bellingham native and avid swimmer who succumbed to his own post-battlefield demons after a tour in

Iraq in 2008.“You send a message that you’re

not forgotten when you come back,” says Setter. “We have a responsibility to look out for our fellow soldiers.”

Ltd.—of the previous location where he had been docked.

The city responded by going to court to evict him as well. Originally Cobb agreed to move it by June 14, but did not and the city sought a contempt of court ruling and $2,000 in costs.

Although Cobb maintained the city wasn’t honouring the Skugaid’s working boat tradition and long-standing connection to New Westminster by giving it the boot, Coueffin said it had to go.

Coueffin cited a couple of incidents in New Westminster when safety and liability were issues. In February 2009, a fire on a vessel that had been converted from an old passenger ferry to a live-aboard docked in the 600 block of South Dyke Road in Queensborough took the life of a 73-year-old man and his two dogs. He said although it was a much smaller boat than the Skugaid it cost port authorities more than $50,000 to remove it.

He said another large vessel docked near the foot of Jardine Street in Queensborough also sank and has yet to be removed.

The city was also concerned about the possibility the dock could catch on fire since it has a wooden infrastructure.

An Aug. 1 B.C. Supreme Court order gave Cobb until Aug. 15 to remove the Skugaid and restricted his access to four daily visits, not exceeding one hour. Coueffin said the city monitored the situation to make sure Cobb abided by the ruling.

The city was also awarded costs,

estimated in a court document at $2,000, but as of Friday afternoon they had not been paid according to Coueffin.

Cobb could not be reached for comment. He is scheduled to appear before Justice Victoria Gray in Vancouver court on Tuesday, Aug. 20.

Cobb bought the 100-foot

fishing boat two years ago and moored it in New West. He said in an earlier

interview with the NewsLeader, liability issues have made it difficult to find a commercial marina willing to tie up such a large, old boat.

The boat, Cobb said, has had a storied history plying the West

Coast waters and spent many years based in New Westminster. He was upset city council didn’t see the “intrinsic value” of the Skugaid, which he believes will eventually receive a heritage designation.

“The boat’s registered here, it has a lengthy connection [to New Westminster]. A good portion of its 100 years—it is the oldest working boat in B.C., if not Canada—has been connected to New Westminster. I characterize it as a native son and I’m a little chagrined they’re not inclined to see it as a heritage treasure,” said Cobb.

Old boat had safety, liability issues

MARIO BARTEL/NEWSLEADER FILEThe Chief Skugaid, owned by David Cobb, sailed away from the City of New Westminster Quay dock it had been moored at since April, after being docked just upstream since 2011. Cobb was facing a contempt of court charge if he did not remove the boat from the dock.

⫸ continued from FRONT

⫸ continued from FRONT

Swim shines light on challenges

David Cobb, Chief Skugaid owner A good portion of its 100 years—it’s the oldest working boat in B.C., if not Canada—has been connected to New Westminster. I character-ize it as a native son and I’m a little chagrined they’re not inclined to see it as a heritage treasure.

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A4 NewsLeader Wednesday, August 21, 2013A4 NewsLeader Wednesday, August 21, 2013

Although the Brooklyn Bar and Grill’s signature sign went up in smoke Wednesday night the restaurant was open for business Thursday.

The manager called the New Westminster fire department about 9:40 p.m. Wednesday after smoke was noticed coming from the neon sign on the restaurant’s awning, said owner Kostas Stathis on Thursday.

“It was nothing major. The restaurant is ready to open. We’re just going to clean up the mess that the fire people made and we’ll be ready to go,” said Stathis on Thursday.

He said the sign’s damage was restricted to the side.

“You don’t even see it,” said Stathis. “They didn’t really damage the sign because the sign is neon, but I don’t know how much damage there is because of the water.”

He wasn’t sure why the smoke started but assumes it was because of an electrical issue.

New Westminster assistant deputy fire chief Jim Wishlove said six units responded to the alarm and the fire was quickly extinguished. Although it wasn’t suspicious, as of Friday the fire department was still trying to determine how it happened.

Council to discuss Hyack firingTopic to be ‘at top of agenda’ at next meeting says councillorGrant [email protected]

Although the firing and possible reinstatement of its executive director has been deemed a confidential internal personnel matter by the Hyack Festival Association president it promises to be a hot topic of discussion at the next city council meeting.

Hyack president Gavin Palmer has refused to comment on the July 31 removal of Douglas Smith by the society’s executive board and the subsequent decision Aug. 13 by the full board of directors to invite him back.

Hyack received $140,000 in cash and $40,000 worth of in-kind services from the city this year. Coun. Bill Harper said Smith’s situation will be discussed at its Aug. 26 meeting when council gets back from its summer break because the organization needs to be accountable for its actions.

“We’re as a city just standing back and watching how this plays out,” said Harper, who intends to speak to the other councillors and Mayor Wayne Wright about what form of discussion will take place. “I’m sure it will be at the top of our agenda.”

Harper said Smith adding Uptown Live! to the Hyack week was a good move and the quality of the promotions, entertainment and events have gone up, as has sponsorship.

“You can’t deny the kind of work he has done, and what the rationale for terminating him nobody has told us,” said Harper. “I can understand why [Palmer] doesn’t want to say anything. You terminate somebody it’s a pretty serious matter … You can’t go saying publicly what the issues are because you could get yourself sued.”

Harper and Coun. Jonathan Coté have been appointed by council to a Hyack strategic

planning committee.Harper said, the board has total authority to

do whatever it wants and can turn down any ideas the committee comes up with. In addition, council this year decided to take a look at how it funds festivals in the city.

Coun. Jonathan Coté was unwilling to comment on the dismissal because he didn’t know the details, but pointed out in his eight years on council, Hyack has gone through five executive

directors.“It doesn’t appear to have stability,” said

Coté. “Douglas brought a new perspective to the organization and was trying to bring in new events and I see it as a positive.”

Coun. Betty McIntosh was a council liaison to Hyack and has been a member of Hyack for more than 15 years. But

earlier this year she asked not to be on the strategic planning committee because Harper appeared to have a cozy relationship with Smith.

McIntosh was not surprised by Smith’s dismissal and felt it was a good move by Hyack.

“I am aware of many of the issues they are dealing with, and I am also aware of what the board is attempting to do,” said McIntosh. “I’m not alarmed he was let go. Personally, I felt it was time with many issues with him it was time he was let go.

“I believe Douglas needed to go. However, if he comes back I believe I won’t be a member (of Hyack) any longer.”

McIntosh said Uptown Live! was a good event to hold after the annual Hyack parade, but it could have been organized by any executive director. “I don’t think Douglas is that special.”

McIntosh cited a July 1 incident during the Canada Day fireworks at the boardwalk in which Smith confronted a bagpiper because he was playing at the same time as Hyack-organized entertainment nearby on the boardwalk.

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“That’s unbecoming a professional. There won’t be police charges, but that’s beside the point. A police report was made,” said McIntosh.

New Westminster police spokesman Insp. Phil Eastwood confirmed a file was opened but it has since been closed after concluding there was no evidence to support the allegation of an assault.

However, a witness who contacted the NewsLeader

claimed Smith came charging down the boardwalk and pushed the piper from behind nearly pushing him over. The witness said Smith then started ranting and yelling at the piper that he was trying to sabotage his event.

“Nothing occurred. I don’t go around pushing people,” Smith told the NewsLeader. “Am I going to go after somebody half my age that’s drunk? How foolish would that be.”

Smith said the piper was disrupting the concert and was

trying to get him to stop.“There was no assault. We

have every right to provide security at all of our events. Had police been around we certainly would have directed them over there,” said Smith.

Uptown Property Group vice-president Bart Slotman said he witnessed the incident. “There was no physical contact whatsoever,” he insisted.

Slotman said Hyack is using the incident as an excuse to get rid of Smith.

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Douglas Smith, who was fired as Hyack Festival Association’s executive director last month, has been asked to return to the job and he as agreed to temporarily.

In late July, he was dismissed by the executive members of the non-profit society’s board. On Tuesday (Aug. 13), the full board voted to overturn that decision, and moves were made to censure the executive for violating the society’s constitution.

“Based on motions passed by the board on Tuesday, the board asked me to contact Douglas, and ask if he could return on Monday and what conditions he might have should he return,” said Hyack board member Ron Unger.

Unger declined further comment.

On Monday, Smith said under legal advice he has agreed to accept the offer but for one month without prejudice which would keep his legal options open if certain conditions aren’t met. He was also advised to work from home.

The board had originally sought resignations of four executives last Tuesday, but in the end opted to put the decision to a special meeting of the Hyack Festival Association’s membership on Sept. 10.

When reached last week, the society’s current president, Gavin Palmer, declined comment.

“It’s a personnel matter,” Palmer said. “It’s confidential.”

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VICTORIA – Advanced Education Minister Amrik Virk has offered some advice for students heading for post-secondary education this fall.

In a commentary sent to B.C. newspapers, Virk reminded students that his task “is to ensure post-secondary students obtain the experience and qualifications needed to put a paycheque in their back pocket.”

B.C. is forecast to have one million jobs to fill by 2020, through a combination of retirements and economic growth. More than 40 per cent of them will require trades and technical training, and for students, likely a move north.

“My advice to students is to look at where the jobs are based and tailor their education and training to match,” Virk wrote. “Our population is concentrated in the Lower Mainland and southern Vancouver Island, but as a resource-based economy, many directly and indirectly related jobs are located elsewhere.”

That’s not the only blunt message for students deciding

on a career. While defending his ministry’s spending plans in the recent legislature session, Virk described some of the problems that are entrenched.

Parents, particularly in immigrant communities, push their children towards medicine, law, dentistry or engineering, he noted. Students themselves gravitate toward areas that are familiar to them, such as teaching.

B.C. universities graduated 2,000 new teachers last year. Another 850 arrived from out of province and were licensed to teach in B.C. During the same year, the B.C. school system hired 800 teachers. And many of those jobs were outside metropolitan areas.

It’s been hammered into us by the B.C. government’s endless “jobs plan” advertising, and a

similar campaign by Ottawa, that more students need to focus on trades and resource industries. Virk acknowledges that his budget contains another $1 million for advertising, the same as last year, much of it to reinforce the need to fill skilled jobs. But he danced around the question of whether there will be spaces in technical programs.

NDP critics say the waiting list for these kinds of programs at Kwantlen University and B.C. Institute of Technology are running between a year and three years. And they have frequently noted that advanced education spending is budgeted to decline by $42 million over the next three years.

Virk said post-secondary institutions working with industry have produced 456 additional seats in high-demand programs for this year. It’s a start.

In July, Premier Christy Clark joined the chorus of premiers protesting Ottawa’s plan to claw back $300 million in federal training money to provinces, for its new employer-driven Canada Jobs Grant. Clark and

New Brunswick Premier David Alward were assigned to find an alternative to this drastic shift and report back in the fall.

As usual, the NDP spent lots of time grilling Virk about student debt and the alleged need to reduce it. Ministry statistics show that about 30 per cent of students take out loans from the federal-provincial program, and the average is $20,000.

One of the latest changes is a program of grants that go toward student debt as a reward for those who complete their chosen program. With 23,000 students collecting $41 million in grants, it might be working. For all the fuss about student debt, students pay only about a third of costs. The rest is on taxpayers, whether it produces any useful education or not.

Virk is under instructions to review the student loan program “to find further improvements to meet students’ needs.” Given the magnitude of the gap between what skills our education system produces and what the economy needs, a larger shift in priorities is needed.

Pressure on for skills training

The latest revelation from the ongoing Senate expense scandal is that Saskatchewan Senator Pamela Wallin will likely be asked to repay about $120,000 in expenses.

This comes as a result of an external audit of her expenses, which in about two years were more than  $300,000.

While Prime Minister Stephen Harper has worked to try and reform the Senate from within since winning power in 2006, it is clear that this institution just doesn’t get it.

Harper’s government has now asked the Supreme Court of Canada to rule on just how Senate reform can proceed, as the institution is mandated in the constitution and thus is very hard to change. But it clearly has a lot of institutional problems which are deep-rooted.

The vast majority of the public support abolition at present. If there was a national referendum on abolition, it would likely pass in each province, which would probably be enough of a popular mandate to support a constitutional change.

But provinces don’t give up powers easily, and all it would take is one dissenting province to scuttle reform.

The Senate is badly in need of radical change. Perhaps a first step would be to limit senators’ expenses to a modest maximum amount which would cover real expenses run up in the course of their duties, such as travel to meetings and modest accommodations when out of town.

The Conservatives have a majority in the Senate, thanks to a raft of appointments from Harper. If the government wants to truly do something to remove at least some of the stench from the Senate, it must act swiftly to show the public that it takes misappropriations of public money seriously.

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COMMENT

As much as I appreciate New West police keeping homeowners up-to-date about break and enters, I’m also frustrated the onus is always directed to property owners and auto owners

Wouldn’t it be a breath of fresh air if just once, maybe, there could be a statement to the perpetrators? Maybe saying the free ride is over, and if a property owner catches you in the act, you risk serious bodily harm?

Constantly we are told not to leave valuables in our vehicles or to ensure our windows are secured.

I’m getting tired with the onus being put on me.

Geoff PorteousNew Westminster

Pne not what it used to be

Well it’s PNE time again.

Make sure you bring along a lot of money when you go.

Especially if you want to eat there.

I love the PNE, at least the good old PNE that was, I have been going there every year since the 1940s.

It wasn’t so much of a cash cow then as it is now.

There was the pure foods building where you could sample different foods for free.

One could at least afford to buy a hamburger at a reasonable price.

One of those places was good old Jimmys Burgers, great burger, fried onions, it was wonderful.

However my recent experience was awful, and the quality was absolutely terrible , and expensive.

The prices now are insane and the methods of handling

food are very unsanitary.

There was so much more to see back then as well, and most of it was free.

Also there was the good old PNE parade through downtown.

The only thing worth seeing at the PNE is the Super Dogs.

As much as I used to enjoy the PNE, after my last experience, I think I am going to give it a miss.

I understand people want to make money, but there are a lot of people that just can’t afford it anymore especially if you are on a low income.

Frank TaboisBurnaby

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Yesterday, while walking across a public park, a pit bull without a leash decided to come and greet me.

Of course its owner reassured me the dog was a friendly one and I had nothing to be afraid of. This is a park that children use as a shortcut to go to school and in the summer months to simply enjoy its playground.

For anyone to let their dog loose in a park or take it for a walk anywhere else

without a leash is selfish and insensitive.

If you’re going to have a dog, then please be a responsible dog owner by respecting warning signs, be less arrogant, and most important be more realistic about the safety risk.

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B.C.’s Powerex to pay Californians $750 millionBennett says Hydro deal to settle claims dodges bigger penaltyJeff NagelBlack Press

BC Hydro’s electricity export arm has agreed to pay Californians $750 million to settle accusations it overcharged during the state’s energy crisis of 2000-01 and avoid the risk of a much higher court-ordered penalty.

Energy Minister Bill Bennett said Friday the settlement by Powerex won’t drive up electricity rates in B.C., although part of the payment will be recouped from a five per cent rate rider that already applies to Hydro customers.

“This was an extremely difficult decision to come to but a very necessary decision to protect British Columbia taxpayers from an unpredictable result in the U.S. court system,” Bennett said.

He maintains BC Hydro did nothing wrong in the years when other power sellers did manipulate energy prices to California amid rolling blackouts, triggering lawsuits for refunds from dozens of sellers, including Powerex.

But he says fighting on could have been much more expensive, because U.S. regulators already partly ruled against the targeted utilities in a blanket judgment.

Powerex faced a possible $3.2-billion penalty if it lost, he said, and that would have come after years of fighting in U.S. courts, stacking up $125

million a year in interest and a projected legal bill of $50 million.

Bennett said he’s “not happy” but noted the payout works out to 12 cents on the dollar of what Hydro may have paid out.

“We could duke this out,” he said, adding it would be a “lifetime’s work” for the lawyers involved and a huge risk to B.C. taxpayers.

“It’s actually irresponsible to not settle this with the opportunity we’ve got.”

Most of the cost of the payout consists of wiping out a $475-million debt California owes Powerex, plus interest, or else has already been carved out of Powerex profits.

A remaining $100 million that must be found will come via the rate rider and will be overseen by the B.C. Utilities Commission, Bennett said.

NDP energy critic John Horgan called it a “complete capitulation” when B.C. had a “strong hand” as a result of a string of U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

(FERC) rulings that had largely absolved Powerex of unfairly exploiting the energy crisis.

And he said it’s “absolute lunacy” for Bennett to claim the large payout won’t contribute to higher BC Hydro rates in the coming years and possibly cut into government dividends from Hydro at taxpayers’ expense.

“The only place that can come from is ratepayers,” Horgan said.

The NDP critic backed former energy

minister Rich Coleman in February when the province was determined to fight on.

Horgan said a reasonable settlement would have been to erase the amounts owed by California but not pay the $275 million in additional cash.

He also dismissed suggestions from Powerex CEO Teresa Conway that the deal was important to preserve BC Hydro’s business relationship with the California market, which has generated $3.5 billion in revenue over the years.

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CTF denounces ‘tone-deaf’ management as overpaidJeff NagelBlack Press

TransLink is again being accused of paying its managers too much after the release of financial disclosures showing higher pay for top executives and more staff receiving in excess of $100,000.

The documents show 141 TransLink employees collected six-figure salaries in 2012, up nearly 15 per cent from the previous year.

CEO Ian Jarvis collected $394,730 in combined salary and bonuses, up three per cent. Pension contributions and other benefits pushed his total compensation to $438,700. His base salary for January 2012 was listed at $310,000, which TransLink says has not changed since 2011.

Three other senior executives – chief operating officer Doug Kelsey, chief financial officer Cathy McLay and executive vice-president Bob Paddon – also earned over $300,000 in

overall compensation. Kelsey was second highest

with a $280,000 base salary. Bonuses, benefits and pension contributions pushed his compensation total to $377,000 in 2012.

Canadian Taxpayers Federation B.C. director Jordan Bateman said TransLink should roll back executive and management salaries as a first step to cut costs and avoid tax hikes for service expansion.

“We say not another nickel for TransLink,” he said. “Their leadership has completely lost touch with the people they are supposed to be serving.

“This tone-deaf fiscal mismanagement will come back to haunt them in next year’s TransLink referendum.”

Eight TransLink executives were paid bonuses totalling $215,000 in 2012 related to 2011 performance. The incentive pay amounts ranged from a low of $9,300 to a high of $57,350 for Jarvis.

Nearly 60 of the employees earning over $100,000 are

Transit Police officers, which Bateman calls “overpaid fare checkers” who don’t work on enough serious crimes to justify their expense.

TransLink spokesperson Jiana Ling said Transit Police are critical to keeping the transit

system safe and have helped reduce crime.

Ling added that TransLink’s executive compensation structure has been reviewed and approved by the province.

The transportation authority has been through multiple internal and external reviews in recent years in an ongoing search for savings.

In the course of that, TransLink has slashed its upper management ranks by eliminating a dozen vice-presidents or other senior executives. Auditors, mayors and successive transportation ministers have concluded other expenses offer more potential savings than pay reforms, and that no amount of internal savings will free up the billions of dollars TransLink needs to build new rapid transit lines.

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Prefers other interim leader replace Jane Sterk for nowJeff NagelBlack Press

The B.C. Green Party’s first elected MLA is so far playing down the possibility he may replace the outgoing Jane Sterk as the party’s leader.

Andrew Weaver said he won’t take on the role of interim leader and prefers someone else do that while he learns the ropes of MLA work and advancing the Green cause in the Legislature.

“The next few years will see many challenges for the province, and possible opportunities for the party, should by-elections be held,” said the noted climate scientist and new Green MLA for Oak Bay-Gordon Head.

“I recognize that in the lead up to the 2017 election, should I decide to seek re-election, and

if I am the only sitting Green party MLA, then it would be natural to seek leadership of the party at that time.”

Sterk announced this month she will resign Aug. 24, adding she hopes Weaver runs.

She said in an interview she leaves the leadership with the party strong and well-positioned.

Greens might have captured more seats had the May

provincial election not suddenly narrowed in the final days from a previously anticipated NDP win, Sterk added.

There had been a chance, she said, of a Green breakout, mirroring that of the fledgling BC Liberal party in the 1991 election against the NDP and then-ruling Socreds.

“The conditions of the election were not amenable to getting more Greens elected,” Sterk said.

“This election was just a really weird election. There was a lot of fear-based stuff that happened at the end that moved people away from considering an NDP government.”

Sterk said she doesn’t regret running against Carole James in the ex-NDP leader’s Victoria stronghold instead of targeting a different seat.

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Patients at two hospitals will be recruited for trialJeff NagelBlack Press

Two Lower Mainland hospitals that have battled high rates of C. difficile infection in recent years will be part of the first full clinical trials for a vaccine against the bacteria.

Patients who are at Royal Columbian Hospital and Surrey Memorial Hospital will be offered the vaccine.

Fraser Health officials say the vaccine attacks the toxins that damage the bowel and early data shows it may produce a positive response from the body to fight off the diarrhea-causing infection, even in the elderly.

C. difficile kills 2,000 Canadians a year and authorities are concerned about new strains that have developed in Quebec and are thought linked to many deaths.

“This is an exciting opportunity to get on top of

this nasty organism,” Fraser Health chief medical health officer Dr. Paul Van Buynder.

“It costs the health care system millions of dollars to treat and control this organism, not to mention the cost to patients. We are looking forward to running a trial of the vaccine and work towards better managing this ever-increasing challenge.”

The trial will begin near the end of August and continue for

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hospital over the next 60 days will be asked to participate.

And others who have been in hospital at least twice over the last 12 months and have taken antibiotics will also be recruited.

Several Fraser Health hospitals conducted intensified cleaning operations in 2012 in response to higher than average C. difficile infection rates.

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Wednesday, August 21, 2013 NewsLeader A13Wednesday, August 21, 2013 NewsLeader A13

Some say the creation of your identity is rooted in childhood, but what about college — that time of new friends and new skills, when choices aren’t vetted by parental supervision, actions have an unbuffered case of cause and effect, and cash-flow issues force you to get creative.

Whether you’re moving into a dorm room, or perhaps sharing space with roommates, you’ll want your room — the room in which you’ll break ground, hearts and coffee-consumption records — to also evolve and reflect the unique matryoshka-like layers of your personality. Some advice?

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Wednesday, August 21, 2013 NewsLeader A15

The New Westminster Jr. Salmonbellies split their opening two round-robin games as the 2013 Minto Cup got underway at Queen’s Park Arena on the weekend.

The Ontario champion Whitby Warriors downed the ’Bellies 11-5 on Saturday. They dominated from the start taking a 6-2 lead after one period and extending it to 11-2 by the end of the second. Anthony Malcom, Josh Byrne, Jimmy McBride, Eli McLaughlin and Luke Gillespie scored New West’s goals. Fran Scigliano made 20 saves on 28 shots before giving way to Ross Bowman who made 25 saves on 28 shots.

Scigliano came up big the next night, however, making 31 saves as New West gained a measure of revenge by downing the Coquitlam Adanacs 9-7 Sunday night.

The A’s had beaten the ’Bellies for the B.C. championship in a best-of-five final that went the distance. But on Sunday, the Salmonbellies parlayed a strong second period, outscoring

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McLaughlin led the way with two goals and three assists. Byrne also scored twice and assisted on another with singles going to McBride, Jeremy Bosher, Brendan Ranford, Nathan Stewart and Connor Robinson as New West outshot

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REGINA PATS HOCKEY CLUBNew Westminster native Matt Hewitt, who has played goal for the Regina Pats of the WHL the last three seasons, will join the UBC Thunderbirds for the 2013-14 season.

MARIO BARTEL/NEWSLEADERWhitby Warriors forward Mitch DeSnoo escapes the check of New Westminster Salmonbellies Eli McLaughlin and Josh Byrne in the first period of their opening round game of the 2013 Minto Cup at Queen’s Park Arena Saturday. Whitby won 11-5.

New Westminster native Matt Hewitt will be joining the UBC Thunderbirds for the upcoming Canada West men’s hockey season.

The goaltender has played for the Regina Pats in the Western Hockey League the last three seasons compiling a 61-60-14 record and a 3.23 goals-against average with a .901 save percentage.

“This is an awesome opportunity to attend a top notch university and play on a great team. I can’t wait to get on the ice,” said Hewitt in a UBC press release.

The Pats named him their rookie of the year in 2010-11 and

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“We are excited to get Matt. He brings character, leadership, and an excellent work ethic to UBC,” said Thunderbirds head coach Milan Dragicevic in the release. “Over the past three years he was a workhorse for the Pats, averaging 45 games per season.”

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Mega Cranes Ltd. an industry leader is seeking an energetic, aggressive self starter for a full time position. Required immedi-ately. Must have inspectors ticket and Red seal. Will have hydraulic experience and must be able to read electrical and hydraulic schematics.

BENEFIT PACKAGE!Please contact Mike e-mail: [email protected] or

fax 604.599.5250

INDUSTRIAL Overhead Door In-staller wanted in N. Langley. We will train. Start between $14.00-$23.00 per hour depending on con-struction experience. Well estab-lished company since 1976 with benefi t program. You only need hand tools. We supply the rest. Please email [email protected] or fax resume to 604-888-8828.

SHOP WORKER REQUIRED in N. Langley. F/T position. Good or-ganizational skills required. Starting wage between $12.00 to $16.00/h depending on experience. Email re-sume to [email protected] or fax 604-888-8828.

TOWER TECHNICIANMega Cranes Ltd. an industry leader, is seeking an energetic, tower technician the applicant must have full understanding of electronics and 3 phase power. This full time position requires knowledge of tower crane erection and dismantles .

Please email all resumes to [email protected]

Truck & TrailerMechanic

Experienced truck and trailer mechanic with CVI ticket wanted for Langley fl eet shop. Four (10) hour shifts, good wages and benefi ts. Fax resume to 604-513-8004 or email at [email protected]

PERSONAL SERVICES

172 ASTROLOGY/PSYCHICS

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188 LEGAL SERVICES

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

242 CONCRETE & PLACING

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

* Excavation & Reinforcing* Re-Re Specialists

34 Years Exp. Free Estimates.

Call: Rick (604) 202-5184

260 ELECTRICAL

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

263 EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE

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283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

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115 EDUCATION

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

287 HOME IMPROVEMENTS

Central Creek Construction Complete Renovations. Specialize in Kitchens & Baths. Seniors Discount

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. Expert Power Washing. Gutters cleaned & repaired. www.expertpowerwashing. Mike, 604-961-1280MIKE 604-961-1280

320 MOVING & STORAGE

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

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

604-537-4140

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

www.paintspecial.com 604.339.1989 Lower Mainland

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PAINT SPECIAL3 rooms for $299,

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

Cloverdale Premium quality paint.NO PAYMENT until Job is

completed. Ask us about ourLaminate Flooring &

Maid Services.

Stan’s PaintingExterior / Interior

Good Quality Paint. Member of BBB & WCB

References & guaranteed work Discount for

Seniors - 10%

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

A-1 EXTERIOR/ INTERIOR. Quality job, senior rates, free est, residen-tial, commercial. Refs. 15 yrs exp. No job too small.Call 778-877-5060

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

332 PAVING/SEAL COATING

ASPHALT PAVINGCommercial & Residential• Parking Lots • Driveways

• Garage Apron • Speed Bumps • Potholes • Patchwork • Tennis Courts • Repair & Resurface

Over 10yrs of exp. Free Estimates

Insured ★ Great Rates ★ WCBwww.jaconbrospaving.com

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• Brick Driveways • Retaining Walls • Foundation Repairs • Sealcoating 604-618-2304

338 PLUMBING

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

100% Heating& Plumbing 24/7Certifi ed, Insured & BondedRELIABLE & AFFORDABLE

JourneymanCall 604-345-0899CRESCENT Plumbing & HeatingLicensed Residential 24hr. Service• Hot water tanks • Furnaces • Broilers

• Plugged Drains 778-862-0560

10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Lic.gas fi tter. Aman: 778-895-2005

341 PRESSURE WASHING

IMPACT PRESSURE WASHING - Gutter, Windows, Full Houses. Excellent Rates. (604)780-4604

Always! Power Washing, Window & Gutter cleaning, all your exterior cleaning needs. 604-230-0627

POWER WASHINGGUTTER CLEANING

SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE Call Ian 604-724-6373

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

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

PATTAR ROOFING LTD. All types of Roofi ng. Over 35 years in business. 604.588.0833

Mainland Roofi ng Ltd.25 yrs in roofi ng industry

Family owned & operated. Fully ins. We do Cedar Shakes, conversions,

concrete tiles, torchon, fi bre-glass shingles, restoration

& repairs. 20 yr labour warr. 604-427-2626 or 723-2626

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329 PAINTING & DECORATING

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

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10% DISCOUNT. MG Roofi ng & Siding. WCB.

Re-roofi ng, New Roof Gutters. 604-812-9721

356 RUBBISH REMOVAL

FLEETWOOD WASTEBin Rentals 10-30 Yards.Call Ken at 604-294-1393

RECYCLE-IT!JUNK REMOVAL

• Estate Services • Electronics• Appliances • Old Furniture• Construction • Yard Waste• Concrete • Drywall • Junk

• Rubbish • Mattresses • More

Recycled Earth FriendlyHOT TUBS ARENO PROBLEM!

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Bulldog Disposal Co.Home & Yard Clean UpsResidential / CommercialNo Job Too Small

Free Estimates ~ 7 Days/Wk

Call Tony 604-834-2597www.bulldogdisposal.ca

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

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

bradsjunkremoval.comHauling Anything.. But Dead Bodies!!20 YARD BINS AVAILABLE

We Load or You Load !604.220.JUNK(5865)

Serving MetroVancouver Since 1988

DISPOSAL BINSBy Recycle-it

6 - 50 Yard BinsStarting from $199.00

Delivery & Pick-Up IncludedResidential & Commercial Service• Green Waste • Construction Debris• Renovations • House Clean Outs

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mikes hauling 604-516-9237

372 SUNDECKS

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

PETS

477 PETS

CAIRN TERRIER. Male, In training. Ready to go. Shots, dewormed. $800. 604-807-5204.

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

CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION in need of caring homes! All cats are

spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Visit us at

fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977

German Shepherd pups, vet check, 1st shots, own both parents, father reg., gd tempered, farm & family raised in country, make a good guard dog and family pet. $800. 604-796-3026, no sunday calls

ITALIAN MASTIFF(Cane Corso)

P/B blue males Ready to go. 1st shots &

tails/dew claws done. ULTIMATE FAMILY GUARDIAN

$1000 604-308-5665

LAGOTTO ROMAGNOLO PUPS, perfect family dogs, non-shedding, stable, intelligent & loving, $1900.www.lagottinokennels.com

LASSIE DOODLES (poodle x collie) pups, born June 16, specially creat-ed perfect family dogs, intelligent, easy to train, good natured, gentle, good with animals/kids, low/no shed for hypoallergenic, will be med. sz about 45-50lbs 23-24in tall, will have shots & deworming, males & females, black & rare blue merle colors. Raised in the house w/kids. $850-$950 Mission, 604-820-4827

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

ROTTWEILLER guard dog, 5 yr old male, p/b no papers. $600. Call (604)794-3445, ask for BJ

STUDS available, PUG (rare silver) and Golden Retriever, OFA hip and eye cert. both great natured family dogs, personality plus, Mission, call604-820-4827

WANTED: Will give home to free cats or pregnant mothers. Call (604)795-3398

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

518 BUILDING SUPPLIES

LOG HOME shell kit WRC 6X8 fl at 3 bdrm w/grge & curved glass sun-room, ready to ship, 604-856-9732

542 FRUIT & VEGETABLES

BLUEBERRIES. U-PICK $1.35 lb. WE-PICK $2.00 lb. Raspberries ready now too. 19478 Dewdney Trunk Rd. Pitt Mead. Call 604-763-2808 or 604-805-8980

560 MISC. FOR SALE

AT LAST! An iron fi lter that works. IronEater! Fully patented Cana-da/U.S.A. Removes iron, hardness, smell, manganese. Since 1957. Vis-it our 29 innovative inventions; www.bigirondrilling.com. Phone 1-800-BIG-IRON.

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REAL ESTATE

612 BUSINESSES FOR SALE

PIZZA & DONAIR RESTAURANT FOR SALE. Near Douglas College. Call JB 604-314-1761

REAL ESTATE

627 HOMES WANTED

WE BUY HOUSES!Older House • Damaged House

Moving • Estate Sale • Just Want Out • Behind on Payments

Quick Cash! • Flexible Terms! CALL US FIRST! 604-657-9422

OKANAGAN

PRIMELAKEVIEW LOTS

FROM $140,000Also; Spectacular 3 Acre

Parcel at $390,0001-250-558-7888

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639 REAL ESTATE SERVICES

• DIFFICULTY SELLING? •Diffi culty Making Payments?

No Equity? Penalty? Expired Listing?We Buy Homes! No Fees! No Risk!www.GVCPS.ca / 604-786-4663

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640 RECREATIONAL

12 ACRE HUNTING & FISHING RESORT

for sale in the Cariboo, $550,000, will consider trade

www.barneyslakesideresort.comPh: 250-481-1100

669 NEW WESTMINSTER

#301-214-11th St. $229,000. 1bdr+1bath ,720sq ft private. Pay only $945/mo. with $11,000 down. Call David Evans @604-328-8250 Re/Max

696 OTHER AREAS

20 Acres FREE! Own 60 acres for 40 acre price/payment $0 Down, $198/mo. Money Back Guarantee, No Credit Checks. Beautiful Views, West Texas. 1-800-843-7537 www.texaslandbuys.com

RENTALS

706 APARTMENT/CONDO

BURNABY - Wynyard Apt. Large 1/bdrms avail. Metrotown area. Rents range $909 - $945. incl heat, HW, basic cable, parking & storage. Ask for Lynnda (604)677-7375

CLEAN SPACIOUS SUITES1 & 2 Bdrm SuitesCentrally Located,

1/2 blk-Metrotown MallFull time caretaker.

MOVE IN TODAY!!!CALL ANYTIME TO VIEW

778-788-1867COQUITLAM

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

Call (604) 931-2670

NEW WEST 621 COLBURNE St. Avail now or Sept 1. 1 Bdrm, newly reno’d, very quiet. Starting at $735 No pets. 1 Blk to Canada Games & Queens park. Call: 604-454-4540

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RENTALS

706 APARTMENT/CONDO

WALKER MANOR6985 Walker Ave

Bright large 1br for rent fully reno, available immediately very clean quite building.

Please Call 604-358-9575

736 HOMES FOR RENT

MAPLE RIDGE Whonnock. 3 bdrm, reno’d, view, acreage, immed $1600/mo 604-462-9962 after 6pm

750 SUITES, LOWER

BURNABY; Cambridge & Gilmore. Bachelor suite, avail immed. Self- cont. Heat/light/cable incl, $600/mo. Sgl person, NS/NP. (604)708-1010

752 TOWNHOUSES

PITT MEADOWS: 2 - 3 bdrm co-op T/H $1097/mo - $1199/mo. Shares req’d. Close to WCE, schools & shopping. No subsidy available. 19225 119th Ave. For more info & to book an appt. call 604-465-1938

TRANSPORTATION

810 AUTO FINANCING

AUTO CREDIT - Guaranteed Auto Loan. Apply at: uapplyudrive.CA or Call toll free 1.877.680.1231

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838 RECREATIONAL/SALE1988 ITASCA 37’ M/H. 454 engine. 40,000 miles. All running gear in exc cond. Attractively remodeled interior. 2 extra batteries installed. New tires. $8,400. (604)744-1741

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TRANSPORTATION

845 SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

#1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL

ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME

604.683.2200The Scrapper

AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVALMinimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673

NOTICE TOCREDITORS AND OTHERS

RE: THE ESTATE OF KERTTU KAARINA ESTAMA ALSO KNOWN AS KERTTU

KAARIN ESTAMA ALSO KNOWN AS KERTTU

ESTAMA ALSO KNOWN AS KERTTU K ESTAMA ALSO KNOWN AS K K ESTAMA FORMERLY OF 214-3462

KALYK AVENUE, BURNABY, BRITISH COLUMBIA.

Creditors and others having claims against the estate of KERTTU KAARINA ESTAMA aka KERTTU KAARIN ESTAMA aka KERTTU ESTAMA aka KERTTU K ESTAMA aka K K ESTAMA are hereby notified under section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to the Administrator, KARA DULCINE WHITLOCK, c/o her solicitors, Blakely & Company Law Corporation, at P.O. Box 357, Armstrong, B.C., V0E 1B0, on or before September 20, 2013, 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.

BLAKELY & COMPANYLAW CORPORATION

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS RE: ESTATE OF WIL-HELMINA HIMMELSPACH late of 3890 HERTFORD LANE, BURNA-BY BC. NOTICE is hereby given that creditors and others having claims against the estate of theabove deceased are hereby re-quired to send them to the under-signed at 183 GLADMER PARK, REGINA SK, S4P 2W9, beforeSEPTEMBER 20, 2013, after whichdate the Executor will distribute the said estate among the parties enti-tled thereto, having regard only to the claims of which he then has no-tice. SHARON HIMMELSPACH

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