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Mediation settled nothing in contract negotiations between the City of Burnaby and its firefighters so it’s on to the next step in the process: Arbitration.

That has Rob Lamoureux, president of the Burnaby Firefighters Association IAFF local 323, frustrated.

So far, 15 B.C. municipalities have settled their contracts with firefighters. Of those, Vancouver and Prince George came through arbitration, said Lamoureux. Those contracts were each for four years with wage increases of 2.5 per cent per year.

“Term and wages were never an issue for us,” he said, explaining the firefighters proposed the same arbitrated four-years and wage hikes.

“The city still said no.”


Don’t look to the provincial government to help Burnaby cover the costs of policing the protests on Burnaby Mountain last fall.

A rough estimate pegged the costs at $1 million to police the area last fall as people protested and rallied against Kinder Morgan’s drilling and survey work in the park for its Trans Mountain pipeline expansion

proposal.But B.C. Attorney General

Suzanne Anton said in a letter to Burnaby council that it’s the city’s responsibility.

“Given the legislation, and the agreements and arrangements made to police the City of Burnaby, the city is responsible for the costs of policing required to maintain law and order in the municipality,” Anton wrote.

“This includes paying costs

associated with externally provided resources and expertise. At this time, there is no intention to provide provincial funding for these costs.”

That didn’t sit well with council.Coun. Nick Volkow questioned

whether Anton’s stance means that if a major disaster were to hit Burnaby “that no help will be forthcoming?”

Mayor Derek Corrigan said it’s “perfectly clear” that while the provincial government is interested in

any money or jobs that might come from the pipeline project, it doesn’t want any responsibilities that may result.

Corrigan took the letter as a sign of the province’s response to any potential problems with the project if it goes ahead, saying, “it does not bode well for Burnaby, we will be left on our own.”

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He noted that Burnaby City Hall didn’t want Kinder Morgan to go through with the work, which contravened city parks and traffic bylaws, but was overruled by the National Energy Board and also by B.C. Supreme Court. Despite that, the city had to provide police to enforce the resulting injunction that it didn’t support.

“If [Kinder Morgan] had obeyed our bylaws there would have been no incident on Burnaby Mountain,” Corrigan said.

He noted that the province “didn’t seem nearly as hesitant to provide resources” to the City of Vancouver following the Stanley Cup riot in 2011.

But so far, he said, it appears that if there’s a problem with the pipeline down the road, “every indication from the provincial government is they will wash their hands of it.”

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RINGING IN THE NEW YEAR WITH A ROARA Chinese lion throws lettuce after plucking it from the doorway of a business on Hastings Street in Burnaby Heights on Saturday. According to Lunar New Year lore, the lettuce feeds the lion who is hungry after being awakened. When the lion visits, it is said to bring good luck for the coming year, the year of the sheep.

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Lamoureux questioned the need for the expense of an arbitration if it’s likely to end with the same result.

The arbitration process would cost a minimum of $50,000, he said, adding that with mediation and other aspects included, negotiations could total $75,000.

It’s not cheap, nor is it quick. There’s only a handful of arbitrators that both

sides will likely agree on, and they’re booked up until the fall.

“You’re at the liberty of their schedule … You’re probably looking at the fall more or less,” he said. “It makes it a little more complicated than it needs to be.”

But that looks like the only way to go.“We don’t have any other options right now.

Unless we give in to the city’s demands which we won’t do. We just think they’re completely unfair

and unreasonable and they do not line up with what every other local has signed for or negotiated for.”

Lamoureux declined to go into specifics of the city’s demands.

“The local is interested in bargaining if there’s mutual gains for both sides and right now we don’t see it being very mutual … It’s very one-sided.”

The firefighters plan to initiate the process to seek arbitration, he said. When it’s all done, the arbitrator’s decision will be binding.

Meanwhile, the lengthy wait for a new contract is “tough on morale” and Burnaby firefighters are “extremely disappointed with the employer,” he said.

Deputy City Manager Lambert Chu said by email that both the City of Burnaby and firefighters’ union “have worked very hard” in trying to reach a settlement. “It definitely is disappointing that we have been unable to come to a mutually acceptable resolution.”

He confirmed that some Lower Mainland municipalities have reached settlements with their firefighters “on term, wages and service improvements.” For Burnaby, the next step is for the city and union to jointly appoint an arbitrator and schedule hearing dates.

“Contract negotiation is a two-way street that allows both the employer and the employees’ union to discuss key proposals of a potential partnership and to arrive at an agreement that is beneficial to all parties,” Chu said. “The end goal of the negotiation is to achieve an agreement that is fair and equitable to each party.”

Burnaby firefighters are now entering their fourth year without a collective agreement. The previous two-year contract expired at the end of 2011. But that settlement wasn’t reached until December 2012.

Current negotiations for the new contract began in February 2014.

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The long-awaited major renovation of Metrotown SkyTrain station starts this week.

That means as of Thursday, Feb. 26, the station’s lone elevator will be shut down to allow for construction of three new elevators and a new centre stationhouse.

The elevator will be out of service until spring 2016.

Until then, for anyone with mobility issues TransLink has will set up a HandyDart shuttle that will run between Metrotown and Patterson stations every 20 minutes, according to the TransLink website.

But the shuttles can’t accommodate strollers, so passengers with strollers will have to get to Metrotown station some other way, with TransLink suggesting buses or walking from Patterson, a distance of about 850 metres.

The three-year renovation project, the first major upgrade to Metrotown station since it opened in 1986, is expected to cost $55.5 million.

It’s currently the second busiest station, serving 50,000 trips per day, with the bus loop, added in 1989, serving more than 25,000 trips per day. The station upgrade plan is designed to double capacity of the line and serve its needs for the next 30 years.

The current entrance will be rebuilt and two more entrances, called stationhouses, will be built, one on each end of the current station. Each entrance will be equipped with new escalators, elevators and stairs to and from the platform.

But for now, there will be several changes to get used to.

The emergency staircase in the current stationhouse will be removed and a temporary one installed nearby. And work will continue at night, “with varying levels of noise while trains are not operating,” TransLink says.

Starting this summer and until summer of 2016, the new west stationhouse will start construction at ground level. From spring 2016 to fall of 2017, the existing east stationhouse will be rebuilt. During this time the overhead walkway from Metropolis at Metrotown mall will be demolished – to allow for it to be relocated in a more central location – and people will cross Central Boulevard at street level.

Metrotown is one of seven SkyTrains stations to be upgraded, at a total cost of $195 million. Of that, the federal government is contributing $41 million, the provincial government is providing $83 million and TransLink will cover $71 million.

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It’s so warm in Prince George, during the ongoing Canada Winter Games in that city, they had to shut down the outdoor speed skating oval, and ship those athletes a few hundred miles north to Fort St. John, to an indoor oval.

And down here on the truly balmy coast, for the first time ever I had to cut my lawn in February. Truly unprecedented . . . the earliest I have ever fired up the mower was March 1, and it’s usually not until the middle of next month when the grass growth kicks in.

Not only is the green stuff pushing forth; magnolias are blooming in Vancouver, my plum trees are about to flower and the wood ducks that usually arrive in March were here on Feb. 4. Coastal ski hills, for the most part are closed. Even Mt. Baker, which a few years ago recorded the world’s greatest snowfall, has all but a couple of runs completely devoid of snow.

While I’m certain many in the doom and gloom global warming

community are busy declaring “we told ya so,” this early onset of spring weather has to be an anomaly – too warm too quick to be part of a trend. And who knows, March could come in like a lion (remember, the groundhogs predicted six more weeks of winter).

However, I’ll take 30 degrees C in the sunshine when I can. It’s so warm even the dog is stretched out in the shade.

The west coast too is blessed with the Pacific Ocean, not the cold Atlantic that still has winter in store for the eastern seaboard.

If there’s a downside for me in this week’s weather it is that once mowed the lawn will require tending at least once a week, and that means a new lawn tractor to replace my old JD which is well

past its best-before date.So while a new ride for garden

chores is in my future, there is one rig I won’t be buying: a bulletproof, grenade-proof and land-mine resistant Lexus LX570 SUV.

First of all it is against the law in British Columbia, unless you have a permit, to drive an armoured vehicle for pleasure. Secondly, why on Earth unless you are a criminal (and who among them gets permits) would you want such a beast . . . and beast it is with windows thicker than a hockey puck.

Built in Ontario by a company named INKAS Armoured, not only are these vehicles bulletproof, they come with handy-dandy options like smoke and road spike dispensing systems.

Okay, I must admit, it would be ‘fun’ to have these features to discourage road-raged tailgaters on the freeway.

But otherwise folks, who and why would anyone want or need this stuff?

Although the story I read didn’t clarify which options were chosen, the company that builds these urban tanks states that 65 per cent of sales are to the public sector. Which means 35 per cent are to individuals in the private sector: “celebrities” rock stars, athletes, CEOs and, as INKAS described them, “rebel billionaires!”

However, if you are so inclined and have far deeper pockets than I, you can have one built for a mere doubling of the price of your standard luxury ride (the Lexus mentioned above is available for roughly $175,000, without smoke or spike dispenser).

For me, the aspiration is held to a new John Deere.

With it, the only ‘bulletproofing’ required would be for the house windows when the blades fling stones after inadvertently mowing a molehill.

Mark Rushton is a weekly columnist for the Abbotsford News

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Realtors, prospective homebuyers and sellers, and others can stop hoping that B.C.’s property transfer tax (PTT) will be discontinued.

It’s never going to happen. The reason? It’s a major cash cow for the provincial government, needed to balance the budget and there’s nowhere else to raise that large chunk of cash without raising personal and corporate income taxes, and that’s not on for the BC Liberals.

Here’s how it shakes down, according to a recent article by Black Press regional reporter Jeff Nagel: The PTT consists of 1% charged on the first $200,000 of a property’s value and 2% after that. That means for a $600,000 house, $10,000 is due every time it changes hands.

This handy little calculation is not just a painful hit to the pocket book when purchasing a home — it’s a major source of revenue, generating $1.04 billion in 2014.

The PTT raises significantly more than forestry — formerly the province’s number one industry — which only brings in about $757 million; or natural gas royalties, which at $542 million, generate about half of what the PTT does.

These revenue numbers are interesting for another reason: They show how important real estate is to B.C.’s ongoing financial solidity. Without a strong real estate market, the provincial coffers would be much poorer.

The province also benefits from rising property values and while there are exemptions for family transfers and first-time home buyers, it appears the property transfer tax is a necessary evil that raises millions to cover basic provincial services. A strong real estate industry and increased property values, especially in single-family homes, are therefore critical to government budgeting — at least for now.

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BLACK PRESS PHOTOMore than 100 Metro Vancouver bus drivers a year are assaulted on the job, but new federal legislation will make it an aggravating factor to target transit workers.

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Lower Mainland bus drivers are celebrating after the House of Commons passed new legislation allowing judges to impose stiffer sentences against their assailants.

“We are ecstatic,” said Nathan Woods, president of Unifor local 111, which represents Metro Vancouver bus drivers.

The federal bill passed third reading Monday in Ottawa and is expected to become law in the months ahead, making it an “aggravating” circumstance that can justify longer jail terms when an assault is perpetrated against a transit operator.

Woods said tougher sentencing isn’t a cure-all for assaults but called it a significant new tool that should deter some aggressors.

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A new poll now gives the “no” side a strong lead in the Metro Vancouver transit improvement referendum.

The latest Insights West online survey of 653 Metro residents found 53 per cent will “probably” or “definitely” vote against the 0.5-per-cent Metro-only sales tax to fund various upgrades, while 38 per cent will likely vote in favour.

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Insights West vice-president Mario Canseco said the strong gain for the no side appears to have come from drivers, middle-income earners and South of the Fraser area residents.

The latest survey was conducted Feb. 12-14, after the TransLink board decided to replace CEO Ian Jarvis but keep him on as an advisor until mid-2016 rather than pay severance.

Aimed at improving public confidence by installing a new CEO and a change of direction, the move has been widely criticized.

“As a short-term measure to instil confidence in the voters, it failed,” Canseco said,

noting just one in 10 voters say they trust TransLink to deliver new projects effectively. “It clearly hasn’t helped the yes side.”

The new poll breaks down the results by sub-region for the first time.

It shows the strongest support is in Vancouver and Richmond, with 48 per cent yes support to 35 per cent no.

The most opposition comes South of the Fraser, with 62 per cent likely to vote no and 31 per cent yes.

It’s a similar story on the North Shore, where 61 per cent are opposed and 27 per cent in favour.

Burnaby, the Tri-Cities and Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows had 49 per cent likely no voters and 39 per cent in the yes camp.

The level of undecided voters was six per cent in Vancouver, Richmond and South of the Fraser and about 10 per cent elsewhere.

The margin of error is plus or minus four per cent, 19 times out of 20.

Canseco said the strong no vote South of the Fraser is surprising given the fact the area will be a main beneficiary of the upgrades.

New Surrey Mayor Linda Hepner’s campaign promise to find an alternate way to build light rail if the referendum fails appears

to have fed the no forces, he said.

“The fact there was a hint or a mention of a Plan B to get that light rail system going has a lot of people saying ‘Why am I saying yes to a tax hike? There’s no reason for me to vote and have a tax hike if the mayor has a solution that’s not going to cost me money.’”

Canseco said the no campaign’s use of Hepner’s quotes “shows you how confusing this move has been.”

Canseco said he doesn’t see the Yes campaign as a lost cause, particularly as ballots won’t arrive until the second half of March.

But he said the mayors must find different messaging that works, particularly on drivers who are so far skeptical of the benefits

and not yet swayed by warnings of crushing congestion in the years ahead under a status quo transit system.

Asked if the province could make changes to TransLink that would influence the outcome, Canseco said he doubts that will happen, given recent comments by the premier and transportation minister pushing responsibility firmly at the mayors.

“You start to see why they made this decision in the first place,” Canseco said of the government’s condition of a referendum for any new tax.

“If the yes side were to win, it simplifies matters and makes them look like geniuses. If the no side wins, then it’s the mayors’ fault. They couldn’t campaign well. They couldn’t connect with their constituents.”

Poll gives ‘no’ side big lead in metro transit referendumMore than half of those surveyed say they will vote against 0.5% tax

Mario Canseco, Insights West If the yes side were to win, it simplifies matters and makes them look like geniuses. If the no side wins, then it’s the mayors’ fault.

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Recently I was invited to one of the area high schools to participate in a morning of interviews with graduating students, our next leaders, artists, teachers and tradespeople, who talked about their high school experience, things they were most proud of and their aspirations for the future.

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Preserving Nikkei History: Scott Owens, collection manager, speaks on how artifacts, p h o t og ra p h s a n d writings are preserved at the Nikkei National Museum. Includes a special behind-the-scenes tour in the collections vault, and tips on how to preserve your family’s old photos, artifacts and writings. Free. When: Saturday, Feb. 28, 3 p.m. Where: Nikkei Centre, 6688 Southoaks Crescent, Burnaby (Kingsway & Sperling). Info: 604-777-7000, [email protected] or http://centre.nikkeiplace.org/preserving-nikkei-history/

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ESL Conversation Cir-cle: Practice your Eng-lish and meet people in a friendly, relaxed environment at the Metrotown library. Each week a librarian will lead a discussion on a variety of everyday top-ics. Adult learners must have some knowledge of English to partici-pate in group conver-sations. Free. When: Wednesdays, April 1-29 (5 drop-in sessions), 7 to 8 p.m. Where: Bob Prittie Metrotown Branch, 6100 Willing-don Ave., Burnaby. Info: 604-436-5400. MOSAIC Burnaby Se-niors Club: Provides free activities for im-migrant seniors aged 55+. Activities include English conversation and computer classes, workshops, field trips and more. Volunteers provide language as-sistance in a number of languages. All activities and services are free of charge, but registra-tion is required. Info and registration: North Burnaby location, 604-292-3907; South Burna-by, 604-438-8214.

Adult ESL Classes: For all English levels, beginners to advanced. When: Wednesday mornings 10-11:15 a.m. Where: Nelson Avenue Community Church, 5825 Nelson Ave., Burnaby. Info: 604-435-4123.

Burnaby Family Place: Drop in playtime for parents, caregivers and their children from 0 to 6 years. Drop in to meet new friends, play in a safe secure environment and learn about community resources . When: Mondays to Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where: 410 Clare Ave. (one block east of Sperling and Hastings). Info: 604-299-5112.

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D o m i n o e s M e e t : Weekly game of Dominoes (Mexican Train) for players 55 and over. Come join our enthusiastic group playing on three tables. When: Every Tuesday, 12:30 to 4 p.m. Where: Willow room, Cameron Seniors’ Recreation Centre, 9523 Cameron St., Burnaby (N of Lougheed Town Centre). Info: 604-297-4453.

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Contract Full-time In-House caregiver to parents:

Full assistance for mother & supervision & direction for father with early dementia while I am at work. DUTIES: Assist with ADL, meal preparation & feeding assist, administer medication, monitor health status, companionship, housekeeping & laundry.EDUCATION: Completed High School & at least 6 months full-time caregiver training.WAGE: $17.50/hr.WORK LOCATION: In family house, Sapperton area New Westminster, BC., option to live in our residence with private room & board at NO COST.

Apply by email:Attn: Virginia Hall (employer)

[email protected]

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

RETAIL TRADE SUPERVISORHiring for a supermarket in Vancou-ver. Duties: Supervise & co-ordi-nate sales staff and cashiers, as-sign sales workers to duties and prepare work schedules, sell mer-chandise to customers, hire and train or arrange for the training of new sales staff. Fast pace, work under pressure, able to stand for a long period. Candidate is willing to work variable shifts and week-ends. Underrepresented groups (Aboriginal, new comers, youth, etc.) are welcome to apply. 2 Years experience in sales, minimum sec-ondary school required Salary; $17.50/hour. Please send your resume: [email protected]

Village Green Hotel Vernon, B.C. requires a director of sales & marketing. For job de-scription and to apply go to www.villagegreenhotel.com/vernon-careers.

329 PAINTING & DECORATING


130 HELP WANTED

WAREHOUSING &MANUFACTURING

F/T position in Langley lubricants plant. Warehouse work, Mfg. and shipping / receiving. Must be capable of physical labour, com-puter usage, be meticulous and reliable. Exp. in manufacturing & warehousing preferred.

We offer a long-term career with a fi nancially successful Co. + Benefi ts + RRSP Plan.

Send resume: [email protected] fax: 604-888-1145

160 TRADES, TECHNICAL

Commercial Transport Journeyman Mechanic

(Surrey Terminal)

Van-Kam Freightways Ltd. requires two (2) full-time Com-mercial Transport Journeyman Mechanics to work out of our Surrey Terminal located at 10155 Grace Road. One (1) position is an afternoon shift starting at 3:30PM and working until midnight and the other position (1) has an 11:30PM start working until 8:00AM.

Applicants should have an in-spectors ticket, a minimum of 2 years of related experience, a positive attitude and able to work in a team environment. Experi-ence in a freight fl eet environ-ment would be preferred as this is a busy facility providing service to a large fl eet of Company Owned Trucks and Trailers.

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

For more information, call Derek,

at 604-587-9818 or 604-968-7149

Interested candidates should at-tach an updated resume and cov-er letter to:

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

Van-Kam thanks you for your interest, however only those be-ing considered will be contacted.

Van-Kam is committed toEmployment Equity and

Environmental Responsibility.

PERSONAL SERVICES

180 EDUCATION/TUTORING

MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION is an in-demand career in Canada! Em-ployers have work-at-home posi-tions available. Get the online train-ing you need from an employer-trusted program. Visit: Career-Step.ca/MT or 1-888-528-0809 to start training for your work-at-home career today!

182 FINANCIAL SERVICES

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

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

If you own a home or real estate, ALPINE CREDITS can lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Cred-it / Age / Income is NOT an issue. 1.800.587.2161.


WE’RE ON THE WEBwww.bcclassified.com

PERSONAL SERVICES

182 FINANCIAL SERVICES

Need CA$H Today? Own a vehicle? Borrow up to $25,000. Snapcarcash.com 604-777-5046

TAX FREE MONEYis available, if you are a homeowner, today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mort-gage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We don’t rely on credit, age or income.

Call Anytime1-800-639-2274 or

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

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

242 CONCRETE & PLACING

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

* Excavation & Reinforcing* Re-Re Specialists

34 Years Exp. Free Estimates.coastalconcrete.ca

Call: Rick (604) 202-5184

260 ELECTRICAL

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

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

263 EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE

DRAIN Tiles, Sewer, Water Video Inspection, Jack Hammering, Hand Excavating Call Tobias 604.782.4322

284 HEAT, AIR, REFRIGERATION

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

604-461-0999

287 HOME IMPROVEMENTS

Full Service Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area.1-800-573-2928

A-1 CONTRACTING. Renos. Bsmt, kitchens, baths, custom cabinets, tiling, plumbing, sundecks, fencing,

reroofi ng. Dhillon 604-782-1936.

288 HOME REPAIRS

If I can’t do it

It can’t be done

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

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

painting, miscellaneous, etc.VERSATILE! EXPERIENCED IN

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

* Fair prices For positive results Call Robert

SERVICE CALLS WELCOME


320 MOVING & STORAGE

MOUNTAIN-MOVERS.ca (778)378-6683

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPINGAcross the street - across the world

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

MIRACLE MOVING Licensed - Bonded - Fully Equip. Residential Commercial, 1-3 Men

BIG OR SMALL MOVESStart $45/hr ~ All size trucks

Free estimate/Senior Discount www.miraclemoving.ca604 - 720 - 2009

~We accept Visa & Mastercard~

AFFORDABLE MOVINGwww.affordablemoversbc.com

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

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

604-537-4140ABE MOVING - $35/Hr. Per Person*Reliable Careful Movers. *RubbishRemoval. *24 Hours. 604-999-6020


www.paintspecial.com 604.339.1989 Lower Mainland

604.996.8128 Fraser ValleyRunning this ad for 10yrs

PAINT SPECIAL3 rooms for $299

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

Cloverdale Premium quality paint.NO PAYMENT until Job is

completed. Ask us about ourLaminate Flooring.

338 PLUMBING

10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More

Call Aman: 778-895-2005

BRO MARV PLUMBING Plumbing, heating, clogged drains BBB. (604)582-1598, bromarv.com

341 PRESSURE WASHING

POWER WASHINGGUTTER CLEANING

SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE Call Ian 604-724-6373

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

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

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

SOUTHWEST ROOFING • Cedar Restoration • Asphalt • Torch-On • Re-Roofs Since 85 604-760-7937

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

356 RUBBISH REMOVAL

Brads Junk Removal.com. Same Day Service. Affordable Rates! 604.220.JUNK (5865)


356 RUBBISH REMOVAL

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

372 SUNDECKS

374 TREE SERVICES

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

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

509 AUCTIONS

STORAGEAUCTION

Thursday February 26, 201510am to 2pm

Annacis Lock-Up Storage Depot

555 Derwent WayAnnacis Island

5+ storage lockers

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

560 MISC. FOR SALE

SAWMILLS from only $4,397 - MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD:www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT.

STEEL BUILDINGS/METAL BUILDINGS 60% OFF! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca.

563 MISC. WANTED

FIREARMS. All types wanted, es-tates, collections, single items, mili-tary. We handle all paperwork and transportation. Licensed Dealer. 1.866.960.0045www.dollars4guns.com.

REAL ESTATE

625 FOR SALE BY OWNER

Langley - SxS Duplex, 4 suites 8500s/f lot, full renod, new siding/ windows, rent $3400. $599K or $295K each side. 604-807-6565

627 HOMES WANTED

WE BUY HOMES BC• All Prices • All Situations •

• All Conditions •www.webuyhomesbc.com

604-657-9422

RENTALS

706 APARTMENT/CONDO

2 BR apts - bright & lge

Central Coquitlam Co-op AND

Seniors Only Building $826/mo. No subsidy.

Cls to transit, schools & shops

Dasl ~ 604 945 5864 [email protected]

BURNABY,

LINDEN GLEN APTSRenovated, spacious & bright

1 & 2 Bdrm units. Small pet ok. From $850/mo incl heat & HW.

Near Highgate.

604-540-2028, 778-708-6336

JOB SEARCH - MADE EASY

RENTALS

736 HOMES FOR RENT

COQUITLAM 3 bdrm fi nished full bsmt 2 baths NS/NP. No sublets, Suit mature. $1400m. Avail now. 604-526-2331

SOUTH SURREYEXECUTIVE

Fully Furnished & Equipped

Short Term orLong term!Hotel Living

Like New Townhouse. Only 3 years old. Immaculate Deluxe, 2 bdrm. + Rec. Room/Offi ce + 2 Full Bath T/House. Flr. to ceiling storage + storage rm. in garage. 6 s/s appli. d/w, w/d, Garburator. Crown Mouldings, 9ft. ceilings, H/W laminate fl ooring and slate tile. Gas F/P & Alarm. 1 car garage parking. Covered patio lower & outdoor patio upper. Amenities room incls. full gym, outdoor hot tub & pool. Walk to Morgan Heights shopping.NO Smoking inside & NO Pets!

$2250/mo. Avail. April 1 or 15

604.488.9161Willoughby 3lvl 5bdrm dble garage 2 bdrm furn bsmt ste ns/np suit long term. Apr 1. $2350m 604-209-5675

752 TOWNHOUSES

PITT MEADOWS: 2 - 3 bdrm co-op T/H $1108/mo - $1211/mo. Shares req’d. Close to WCE, schools & shopping. No subsidy available. 19225 119th Ave. For more info & to book an appt. call 604-465-1938

TRANSPORTATION

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS

2007 Honda Civic Dx Coupe $9000OBO. 130,000 Highway Kms. Ex-cellent Condition, Maintenance up-to-date. Includes 2 sets of tires win-ter/all season on 2 sets of rims. Chris 778-229-4903

845 SCRAP CAR REMOVALThe Scrapper

#1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL

ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME

604.683.2200


Golden & Red Beet Salador

FiRe RoaSted tomato BiSque

deluxe $25.95GRilled 10oz. anGuS

RiBeye Steak

or

ChaR BRoiled Cajun loBSteR tail

or

RoSemaRy & thyme BRaiSed

lamB Shank

standard $19.95GRilled 7oz.

new yoRk Steak

or

louiSiana FRied ChiCken

or

Baked tRuFFle maCaRoni & CheeSe

DessertsStRawBeRRy Sundae

orCalleBaut daRk ChoColate

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/riverwayclubhouse

valid FRom FeBRuaRy 26th to maRCh 31St, taxeS and GRatuitieS not inCluded

burnaby newsleader, february 25, 2015

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