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The NewsLeader checks in with community leaders to hear their hopes and plans for 2012

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Pot not safe but violence poses ‘more danger’Jeff [email protected]

A group of B.C. public health of cers has joined a growing coalition of policy leaders urging the legalization and taxation of marijuana.

The Health Of cers Council of B.C. voted to endorse Stop the Violence B.C. and called for regulation of illegal substances like marijuana to reduce the harm from substance use and the unintended consequences of government policies.

“The Health Of cer’s Council and other experts are not saying that marijuana should be legalized and taxed because it is safe,” said Dr. Paul Hasselback, a Vancouver Island medical health of cer who chairs the council.

“We are saying that proven public health approaches should be used to constrain its use. There is now more danger to the public’s health in perpetuating a market driven by criminal activity.”

The coalition argues prohibition has failed and enforcement has little impact on drug

use, merely fueling the $7-billion illegal pot industry that experts say is directly linked to

the spike in gang-related killings since 1997.A report released by Stop the Violence

says teens nd it easy to buy marijuana and pot use among them is up considerably since the 1990s, despite heavy spending on drug enforcement.

“By every metric, this policy is failing to meet its objectives,” said Dr. Evan Wood, a Vancouver doctor and founder of the coalition.

By regulating the market, he said, the distribution and use of marijuana would be more controlled and would also eliminate organized crime from the equation.

It would also provide a source of tax revenue in the hundreds of millions, he added.

Cannabis arrests in Canada climbed from 39,000 in 1990 to more than 65,000 in 2009, according to the coalition.

An estimated 27 per cent of young B.C. residents aged 15-24 used pot at least once in 2008, according to one poll.

Four former Vancouver mayors have also backed the coalition.

Health offi cers back legal marijuana

Marijuana is not necessarily safe, health of cers say, but it’s safer if regulated by government rather than under a criminal market.

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Be sure to keep your calendar handy all year round as it contains important information with respect to collection programs, including the new Single-Stream Recycling program. You can also visit the City website atwww.newwestcity.ca for more information.

26 WEEKS TO EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, ARE YOU PREPARED?For the 26 weeks leading up to Emergency Preparedness Week May 6, 2012, the City of New Westminster’s Emergency Management Offi ce will be providing weekly tips on how you can make your own emergency kit and emergency plan. Use our list to add small items to your emergency kits every week. This can make the job of creating a complete kit a little less daunting and intimidating; and remember – most items can be found in your home. The City of New Westminster’s Emergency Management Offi ce is encouraging everyone to be prepared by knowing the risks, making a plan and getting a kit. For more information on preparedness tips, please visit the City’s Website, www.newwestcity.ca and click the Public Safety Links button.

DO YOUR PART —LOG IN & SPEAK UP!Do you live in New Westminster?

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SENIORS ENGAGEMENT TOOLKITThe City of New Westminster, with funding support from the Union of BC Municipalities, has developed a Seniors Engagement Toolkit. The purpose of this toolkit is to increase civic engagement by seniors and to build confi dence in City staff with regard to engaging seniors. The toolkit contains proven practices and techniques for engaging seniors and its use will help to ensure that civic policies, programs and services are more responsive to the needs of seniors. To ensure its application, City staff are receiving training in using the toolkit. To download a copy of the toolkit, go to www.newwestcity.ca/seniors_engagement. Hard copies are also available at Planning, City Hall, 511 Royal Avenue.For more information, contact John Stark, Seniors Social Planner, 604-515-3777.

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Theftus interruptus

Two men were arrested after a New Westminster police of cer came across a break-and-enter in progress last Wednesday evening.

The of cer was on routine patrol when he noticed the glass doors to a business had been damaged. When he investigated he found out a man inside the building attempting to escape to a waiting vehicle. The of cer caught up to the man, who was arrested, while other of cers arrived to arrest a second man waiting in the vehicle with stolen property from the business.

Police say both suspects are known to them and are being held in custody pending a court appearance.

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The New Westminster Public Library is offering a workshop on how to borrow free eBooks.

The workshop is Thursday, Jan. 12, 7 p.m. and will be an hour presentation on how to borrow and download eBooks to an eReader, computer or mobile device. To pre-register call 604-527-4667. Free clinics are also being offered every Saturday in January from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. eReaders will be available to try.

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HOPES & PLANS FOR 2012

In this issue, the NewsLeader weighs in with community leaders from a variety of sectors, starting with Daniel Fontaine of citycaucus.com

Daniel Fontaine is a New Westminster resident and for several years has run citycaucus.com, a popular blog focused on civic politics in Metro Vancouver.

Q : Were there any surprises for you regarding politics in New Westminster in 2011?

Probably the biggest surprise was how successful the New Westminster District Labour Council slate of candidates was in the recent civic election. They won a massive majority and now Betty McIntosh is the lone independent candidate on council. We saw the return of former NDP MLA Chuck Puchmyr to the chamber while voters said goodbye to independent councillor Bob Osterman after many years of public service.

Q : What do you think is the most pressing issue in New Westminster politics right now and why?

The key issues of transportation and housing affordability will remain hot topics in the coming

year. The future of the Pattullo Bridge could become a major issue if TransLink decides to move forward with its plans for a six-lane expansion. Despite the fact New Westminster remains relatively affordable, housing prices continue to rise making it harder for young families to call the Royal City home. It will be up to the current council to tackle these challenges in the coming years.

Q : What would be the best thing that could happen regarding in New West politics in 2012?

The new Municipal Auditor General decides to examine why residential property taxes are so high in New Westminster compared to other cities. In response, city politicians decide to curb and/or reduce unnecessary expenditures over the next three years.

Q : The worst thing?

With only one independent voice left on council, the needs of average tax payers are placed secondary after those of special interest groups.

Q : What are your hopes for the community in the New Year that have the best chances of actually happening?

• I am hoping that we make signi cant progress in the construction of a new secondary school to be

built on time and within the allocated budget.• I would also like to see strong community

engagement process when it comes to working with TransLink regarding their plans to replace the Pattullo Bridge.

• It would be nice to see the River Market and Quay come back to life with new shops and services in conjunction with the opening of a new Downtown waterfront park.

• I’m also hopeful the cinemas and shops opening up at the New Westminster SkyTrain station will help to transform this location into a vibrant new “place to be”.

Q : Give us your wildest and craziest prediction?

Another 100 millionaires will call New Westminster home. That’s because increasing property values will translate into another 100 homes being bumped into the $1 million-plus assessment bracket.

MARIO BARTEL/NEWSLEADERDaniel Fontaine says it will be up to New Westminster city council to tackle the issue of housing affordability in the coming years, especially if Royal City prices continue to rise.

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Dawn Embree is the executive director of Purpose Society, based in New Westminster.

Q : Were there any surprises for you regarding social needs in New Westminster in 2011?

No – the Purpose Society has been

providing service to the community of New Westminster for close to 30 years, and what we have seen is the severity and complexity of social needs increasing over that time. As well, the range of those experiencing social needs is broadening. An example is that we are now seeing problematic behaviors in children aged 11/12 that ve years ago we only saw in 15 year olds.

Q: What do you think is the most pressing issue with social needs in New Westminster right now and why?

Poverty and the increasing number of

individuals and families whose basic needs are not being met. This includes the poor and working poor. Related to this is the lack of affordable and safe housing for youth, as well as individual adults and families.

In terms of youth speci c issues, over the last few years we have seen a signi cant increase in mental health concerns, especially anxiety related issues. Anxiety in particular has a direct impact on a youth’s ability to engage productively in the community and

achieve life goals.

Q: What are your plans to help address this, or other issues, in the New Year?

We will continue to provide what we can

to address basic needs. We have food bank,

laundry and shower facilities for individuals involved in our programs. Unfortunately, we do not have the capacity for this to be open to the community at large.

We will continue to provide resources to those individuals who access our services and to refer to other existing programs and services when appropriate.

We will continue to lobby for funding to increase affordable housing options for youth and families, to increase our capacity to address the provision of basic needs, to provide barrier-free services for those most in need and to provide direct support services to vulnerable youth and their families.

Q: What would be the best thing that could happen regarding social needs/issues in New West in 2012?

The best thing that could happen is that the

provision of social services, especially those related to basic needs, stops being a matter of politics. We as a community and as a province need to acknowledge the challenges a signi cant proportion of our population face on a daily basis and accept the actions that need to be taken so that all those in our community have the capacity to contribute in a meaningful way to the maintenance of a healthy and productive society.

Q: The worst thing? The worst thing would be if the allocation

of funding and the provision of services continue to be subject to political whim and knee-jerk reactions. There needs to be an overall strategy put in place that will be maintained with consistency and allowed the time to actually make an impact on the social issues we are trying to address.

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MARIO BARTEL/NEWSLEADERDawn Embree of Purpose Society says there needs to be a shift away from funding social services in a knee-jerk, political way to a model that provides consistency.

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Q: What are your hopes for the community in the New Year that have the best chances of actually happening?

While we will never give up

hope and will continue to do whatever is within our power to assist our clients, I think the reality is that the upcoming year will be as challenging as this current one has been. What I hope for is more unity across all sectors of the community to work toward the goal of New Westminster being a caring and compassionate community where all citizens are valued and supported equally.

Q: Give us your wildest and craziest prediction?

That social service agencies will be viewed as an asset to the community, and not a necessary evil.


A closer look at youth issuesNicholas Samimi served as co-chair of the

City of New Westminster’s Youth Advisory Committee. He is a graduate of New Westminster secondary and was one of ve people nominated as New Westminster citizen of the year in 2010.

Q: Were there any surprises for you regarding youth in New Westminster in 2011?

How involved many youth are becoming in supporting certain causes and wanting to raise awareness regarding things they see as issues facing society.

Q: What do you think is the most pressing issue with youth in New Westminster right now and why?

Doing well in school and post-secondary because the job market is not very stable.

Q: What are your plans to help address this or other issues in the New Year?

Encourage my friends to focus on their studies more than on a full-time job at minimum wage.

Q: What would be the best thing that

could happen regarding youth in New West in 2012?

The development of a long awaited new secondary school.

Q: The worst thing?

Youth aren’t able to access programs due to lack of funds.

Q: What are your hopes for the

community in the New Year that have the best chances of actually happening?

The completion of the various city projects, such as the Queensborough Community Centre.

MARIO BARTEL/NEWSLEADERNick Samimi served as co-chair of the city’s Youth Advisory Committee.

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The B.C. Liberal government enters 2012 with the weight of its “golden decade”

heavy on its shoulders.Having delivered a throne speech

and a raft of legislation last fall, the government must pick up where it left off and build a February budget from the wreckage of the harmonized sales tax. This takes place as growth and revenue projections decline, and demand for government services continues to rise.

The NDP opposition nds itself in a front-runner role, and now faces pressure to detail its long-promised practical alternative. A revived B.C. Conservative Party must also move beyond protest to problem solving.

Here are some of the immediate problems that will face the legislature when it resumes on Valentine’s Day.

Education: It seems inevitable the B.C. Teachers’ Federation will once again have a new contract imposed. In December, school support staff joined the parade of public sector unions that accepted the two-year “net zero” wage mandate.

De cits that forced that mandate

have ballooned again due to the HST mess, and the October throne speech hinted strongly “net zero” will be extended in all but name in 2012.

Little noticed amid the usual labour noise, Education Minister George Abbott has launched a broad plan to “transform” education. Along with “personalized learning plans” and “ exibility and choice,” the plan promises “regular teacher performance evaluation sessions.” Buckle your seatbelts, parents.

Health care: Premier Christy Clark hosts the annual premiers conference in Victoria Jan. 16-17. The provinces divided sharply in December, as the three western ones backed Ottawa’s imposition of a new funding formula, while those from Manitoba east protested the news six-per-cent annual increases will slow a bit in ve years.

B.C.’s more immediate problem is a shift to per-capita funding that phases out targeted money for things like our dedicated hip and knee surgery program. Provinces are now supposed to create such innovations for their own sake, without further federal intrusion into provincial jurisdiction.

That change costs B.C. an estimated $256 million a year, starting in 2014. The B.C. Liberals have this year to nd savings, or face the task in an election year. And NDP leader Adrian Dix is restricted by his vow to make only spending promises that add up.

Energy and environment: As with the minimum wage, the B.C. Liberals are forced to tinker with the carbon tax. Taxing schools and hospitals to fund natural gas and cement companies’ emission projects has to stop, as Environment Minister Terry Lake has admitted.

Clark and Finance Minister Kevin Falcon must be tempted to borrow an NDP suggestion that carbon tax revenues be redirected more broadly to transit and energy-saving re ts. But this means spending the money instead of reducing income taxes,

as legislation currently requires, and both parties must face the fact that this entails a tax increase.

A storm is about to begin up north as federal environmental hearings open on a proposed oil pipeline to Kitimat. Clark remains carefully non-committal, the NDP bitterly opposed.

But the parties actually agree on lique ed natural gas exports from the same port. The NDP signaled cautious support for the plan before Christmas, with greater scrutiny of drilling and water use.

We in the media do a poor job of reporting when parties agree. Debate will soon resume on B.C.’s new Family Law Act, aimed at avoiding courts and con ict, with bipartisan support. Fixing B.C.’s impaired driving legislation, to keep that out of our clogged courts, should also be expedited.

B.C.’s traditional blame game won’t make the problems of 2012 go away.

Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press

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Harsh year ahead for B.C. politics

Some call them resolutions. Some call them goals. And if you’re like most people, you’ve likely called them off by now. Or will as soon as your determination wavers.

The turn of the calendar to a new year is always a time of re ection on the year just past, and a hopeful look ahead to the coming year. The month of January is even named after a mythical two-faced Roman god who could look behind and ahead of him at the same time.

While some of the goals people set for the coming year can be lofty, like pursuing a new career, most are modest. They’re borne of a desire to become better people, more conscientious citizens, more responsible friends and family members. Some come from a fundamental desire to live a longer, fuller life. After all, we’re only here for a limited time, we might as well make the best of it.

But for most, change doesn’t come easily. We are, after all, creatures of habit. And even when those habits aren’t good for us, they can be hard to break.

The rst step to achieving a personal goal is to assess where you are today. That means getting on the bathroom scale, opening that bank statement, checking the crisper drawer in the fridge.

Then it’s time to gure out where you want to be. Be speci c. Don’t just say you want to lose weight, determine how much. Don’t just say you want to save money, decide how many dollars you want to have in your savings account.

Make that goal attainable. Create a plan. Break your goal down into bite-sized increments that will serve as markers on the road to successfully achieving it. And put those increments into a time frame.

Be realistic.Be prepared. Know your

strengths and weaknesses and how you can use the former while overcoming the latter to reach your goal.

Most importantly, stay positive. If you believe you can do it, you will.

NEWSLEADER’S VIEW:

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Many readers may be aware that the federal nance minister has imposed a package of spending

regarding the healthcare system. This funding package is signi cantly less than was promised during the election, and is non-negotiable by the provinces.

This system, since being enacted in the 1960s, has signi cantly reduced the cost of providing medical care to Canadians. Not only that, it has provided a system where everyone is capable of receiving the care they need, and in a manner that is safe and normally ef cient.

It’s not a awless system, but in comparison to many other nations our health care is superior. It is now being attacked at its very core by an ideological government bent on destroying every last remnant of the social safety network that is part of our Canadian heritage.

This Conservative government will try to [mislead] you, to tell you transfers are still increasing at the rate of GDP. This was not what they promised Canadians during the election. Canadians were told by this Conservative Party that if elected, they would maintain health care transfer increases of six per cent a year. They [misled] to win an election, and now they’re going to do as they’ve wanted to do for decades; they’re going to systematically start defunding and dismantling our universal health system and replacing it with a for-pro t system that will leave millions of Canadians without care and will nancially ruin untold numbers more.

Many of you are already aware of what is happening, and are pushing back against this assault on the healthcare system that helps so many of us. But for those of you who read this and aren’t sure what to do, I urge you to contact your MP, no matter which party they belong to, and demand better for your health care. Demand that your government live up to the promise it made during the election and continue to fund the health care system at six per cent increases per year, instead of trying to kneecap the system through funding withdrawals.

We deserve better than this. As Canadians, we have the right and the opportunity to make our voices heard and respond to this underhanded attack on a long-standing Canadian institution.

Trevor Ritchie Burnaby

A BIG THANKSOn Dec. 7, Rhoena

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bene tted the New Westminster Family Place and the Purpose Society. Thanks to their continued dedication and support, this year’s breakfast was again a wonderful success.

To witness the generosity of those who come out to support this event is af rming of the community’s commitment to families who may be struggling at this time of year. And they were very generous. Both Family Place and the Purpose Society are extremely appreciative for the toys and donations that they receive as a result of the hard work of Ms. Reutlinger and Mr. Brennan.

It is also heartening to witness the laughter as members of the community share breakfast together and the smiles of children when they rst spy Santa. This event clearly provides an opportunity for people to come together and share in the support of their community.

These donations allow both our agencies to make the holiday season more enjoyable for many local families. Our staff are witness to immense gratitude in the form of smiles, tears and thanks from families when they receive their hampers, toys or food vouchers. They see rst hand the difference these generous donations can make.

Thank you Rhoena and Dave for again providing New Westminster with an opportunity to directly support families in its community.

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Two former employees of Urban Impact Recycling were charged in October with theft and fraud after a large number of FareSaver tickets went missing from Urban’s Richmond warehouse and then began surfacing on the black market.

The FareSavers were to be destroyed because TransLink raised fare prices in April 2010 and new prepaid tickets were being rolled out at the higher prices.

A Freedom of Information request shows TransLink considered the more secure option of having a contractor come and perform the shredding work on TransLink property – at an estimated cost of $17,000 for 30 skids of FareSavers.

But supervisor Yvonne Scott decided to instead send the skids to Urban for off-site shredding at the cheaper price of $7,124.

“Please send off-site,” she told another staffer in an email.

“We don’t have $17k in the budget for this. I assume you use this company regularly (and) are comfortable with the security processes they have in place?”

Scott was assured TransLink regularly sent secure documents to the off-site contractor for shredding.

Later in 2010, transit security and police began nding people illegally selling FareSaver booklets

for about $19 at Broadway Station, in Chinatown and out of the trunks of cars – all with the old prices and serial numbers that matched the tickets that should have been shredded.

Transit Police alleged 80,000 tickets worth

$153,000 were stolen by Patrick Robert Parry of Surrey and James Gordon Hemenway of Vancouver, who both make court appearances in January.

TransLink has refused to disclose exactly how many FareSaver tickets went missing and all references to the total or their value were redacted from the released records.

But the documents suggest the heist – if it was limited to $153,000 – could have been much worse for TransLink.

Each pallet sent to Urban contained 36,000 FareSaver booklets (of 10 tickets each), TransLink records show.

Since each booklet was worth at least $20 and 30 pallets were sent off-site, the total value of the tickets sent for shredding exceeded $20 million.

The documents also show new procedures took effect in 2011 requiring TransLink use on-site shredders and have its staff present to verify that tickets or passes are properly destroyed.

When on-site shredders aren’t available, the work can be sent off-site but must be supervised by both a TransLink employee and a Transit Police of cer.


Documents reveal more about transit ticket heistJeff [email protected]

The theft in June 2010 of $153,000 worth of prepaid transit

TransLink opted to shred a batch of pre-paid FareSaver tickets off-site to save about $10,000.

Cheap shredding choice backfi red on TransLink

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VICTORIA – The B.C. government boasts Canada’s lowest income tax rates on earnings up to $113,000 a year, but other deductions from take-home pay are going up again in the new year.

The latest in a series of Medical Services Plan premium increases takes effect Jan. 1. The Canadian Taxpayers Federation calculates that the increase means a family with children will see their monthly MSP bill rise from $121 to $128, or $84 a year extra. MSP premiums have gone up 18.5 per cent since 2009.

“Very few politicians and public sector employees pay the MSP tax, so they don’t

understand the big deal,” said Jordan Bateman, the federation’s B.C. director. “But entrepreneurs, small business owners, middle class families and even those private sector employees lucky enough to have an employer pick up their MSP tab, know what a bite this is out of their pockets.”

The federation also notes that federal Employment Insurance and Canada Pension Plan premiums are set to rise by $306 for the average employee in 2012. Half of that is paid by the employee.

Other everyday costs are also going up for B.C. residents.

BC Hydro rates were pared back in a spending review ordered by Energy Minister Rich Coleman. An interim eight per

cent increase took effect in the spring of 2011, but BC Hydro has committed to rate increases of 3.9 per cent in 2012 and 2013.

The coming year will also see the last legislated increase in B.C.’s carbon tax on fossil fuels. As of July 1, 2012 the carbon tax on a litre of gasoline rises from 5.56 cents to 6.67, with similar increases on diesel, natural gas and other fuels used by consumers and industry.

The current legislation requires each increase to be offset by reductions in personal and business income taxes. Premier Christy Clark says consultation is underway with business and the public to see what direction the province takes on the carbon tax after 2012.

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VICTORIA – With scattered reports of light debris already arriving on the west coast of North America, B.C. of cials are bracing for thousands of tonnes of material to wash ashore from the March 2011 tsunami in Japan.

To no residents have begun reporting increased Japanese material washing ashore at Long Beach and other western coastal areas of Vancouver Island. There are reports from both Washington State and Alaska of plastic oats identi ed as being from a Japanese oyster farm, and lumber and other light objects have been reported showing up along the coast nine months after the disaster.

Canadian federal, provincial and local of cials are setting up a task force to deal with the material that washes ashore in B.C. Part of the job will be identifying hazardous materials that may make it across the ocean.

The tsunami struck Japan March 11, triggered by a 9.0 magnitude megathrust earthquake centred off the coast of the Tokuhu region of Japan.

As the debris eld was tracked moving across the Paci c Ocean, scientists in Hawaii estimated in October that as much as 18 million tonnes of material could be carried along. Appliances,

television sets, boats and structures were seen oating in a patch more than 3,000 km long.

The initial estimate was that it could take until 2014 for debris to cross the ocean. But experts have since indicated that buoyant objects can be pushed by winds and arrive much earlier.

In November, the B.C. and federal governments announced $4.5 million in reconstruction aid for the Tokuhu region of Japan. Governments provided $2 million each, and Canada’s forest industry contributed the other $500,000.

The funds will go toward a school, care facility or other public project to demonstrate the value of wood construction in earthquake zones.

PHOTO COURTESY CTVEmpty containers and other light objects with Japanese labels have become more frequent nds on B.C. beaches.

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Q : We recently had an office party at a local hotel and at the end of the evening I kissed a co-worker. I like her and we’re both single but now I’m feeling very uncomfortable. What should I do?

Kissing is complicated because it communicates a variety of emotions. I would guess you are feeling self-conscious about this physical display of affection because you were observed.

You imply this is the rst time you kissed; however, you probably would be feeling relatively relaxed if it had been done in private, perhaps as you were both leaving the hotel or in a vehicle.

Colleagues who observed you kissing will now make some assumptions about the relationship and unfortunately might even invent some gossip to be shared with others.

In any event, the kiss is now public knowledge and many of your co-workers—including your supervisor—will be hearing about it informally.

The other dimension to the kiss is that you have used a well-known act to communicate an affection; you initiated it which, in effect, has demonstrated you like her.

If the kiss, on re ection, was somewhat premature, you need to acknowledge the error which you can’t blame on the party atmosphere, or alcohol, for instance.

If she was surprised by the kiss and yet apparently welcomed it—which you’ve observed in the way

she now communicates with you—you’ll need to consider her feelings: she could be becoming attached to you.

These two dimensions to the kiss will need to be addressed separately, on the assumption they are both relevant.

In the case of the observable nature of the kiss, I would recommend you refrain from any further public acts of affection. You should also make every attempt not to mention it, even to friends.

The interest should ultimately subside and although you will be aware that some snooping co-workers may continue to have an interest in what occurred, you should just focus on your work responsibilities.

Your friend should be treated with respect. If it is your intention not to

pursue the relationship, at least at this time, you’ll need to be candid yet sensitive. If you would like to “grow” the friendship, tell her.

Most friendships, romantic or otherwise, begin at work. It’s not surprising therefore that you like her (and perhaps she likes you). Honour her through discretion and don’t allow your relationship to be a source of unwanted interest, even gossip.

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Charges include one count of transferring weapon and ammunition in New WestminsterMartin van den [email protected]

An arrest warrant has been issued for the foster son of Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson, who is alleged to have been part of a dial-a-dope-and-gun operation.

Jinagh Farrouch Navas-Rivas, 21, has been charged as part of an 18-count criminal indictment involving a total of ve men. He is facing two counts of traf cking in cocaine in Richmond and Vancouver, and one count of transferring a .22-calibre Ruger pistol and ammunition without authorization while in New Westminster.

Navas-Rivas has not yet been arrested by Richmond Mounties, and Dec. 29, Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson issued a statement, requesting that Navas-Rivas turn himself into police.

“Today I learned that the Richmond RCMP are seeking Jinagh Navas Rivas on criminal charges,” Robertson said in a statement.

“My wife and I foster parented Jinagh for two years until 2009. We have always believed that providing

support to youth in need is of great importance and that fostering is an important contribution our family can make.

“It was in this spirit that we took in Jinagh to live with us. He has been on his own now since June 2009.

“I am disappointed to hear that Jinagh is wanted by the Richmond RCMP and I urge him to turn himself into the police immediately.

Robertson and his wife Amy have three other children.

Navas-Rivas was a track athlete while a student at Prince of Wales Secondary in Vancouver, but according to his Facebook account, is originally from Richmond and resides in Vancouver.

Gregor Robertson made a special point to thank his family during his Nov. 19 victory speech following his successful municipal re-election bid, and referred to a smiling Navas-Rivas—who was standing next to him on the stage—as the “birthday boy.” He’s also mentioned in Robertson’s bio on the City of Vancouver website.

The allegations against Navas-Rivas, who is charged with four other Lower Mainland men, stem from a six-month police investigation into a Lower Mainland dial-a-dope operation and involves offences that allegedly

occurred in Richmond, Vancouver and New Westminster.

Dial-a-dope operations involve drug dealers who leave a phone number—sometimes on business cards—with users and addicts, and when drugs are wanted, arrangements are made by phone about the quantity and type of drugs, and drop-off locations where the drugs are exchanged for cash.

The Richmond provincial court indictment also includes three gun charges, two involving the transportation of guns with ammunition and one of possessing

a loaded prohibited rearm.While the charges indicate the

police investigation started as late as June, the court information also suggests that Navas-Rivas may not have been involved until later in the investigation.

The rst count against Navas-Rivas occurred “on or about” Nov. 4, and involved traf cking in cocaine in Vancouver.

Then Navas-Rivas was co-accused with Leslie James Miller, 29, on a charge of transferring a rearm and ammunition knowing that he was

not authorized to do so on Nov. 18 in New Westminster.

Then Navas-Rivas was again accused along with Miller of traf cking cocaine in Richmond on Dec. 9.

How exactly police were able to net these ve suspects remains unknown, and many questions will likely remain unanswered until this case goes to trial: Did investigators have an inside informant? Were undercover of cers making controlled purchases after being alerted to the group? Was wire-tapping and round-the-clock surveillance involved? And to whom were these guns being delivered and for what purpose?

The indictment against Navas-Rivas and his co-accused was sworn before a justice of the peace at Richmond provincial court on Dec. 23, which is the same day that Mounties arrested Miller. He has a criminal record dating back to 2001.

Co-accused with Navas-Rivas and Miller are: Vingh Hoang (David) Le, Willie Sing Cheung Truong, and Kwok Pui (Raymond) Ma. As of Friday, Dec. 30, all, save Miller, remained at large, with outstanding warrants for their arrest.

Warrant issued for Vancouver mayor’s foster son

CTV NEWS IMAGEJinagh Navas-Rivas (left), the foster son of Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson (right), has been charged with two counts of traf cking in cocaine and one count of transferring a .22-calibre Ruger pistol and ammunition without authorization.


Burnaby-based organization rehabilitated 3,275 hurt animals

Staff and volunteers at the Wildlife Rescue Association of B.C. (WRA) based at Burnaby Lake were busy as beavers in 2011 taking care of beavers and much more.

During the past 12 months, the WRA dealt with 3,275 rescued animals. That was 174 more than 2010, and the most since 2004.

The WRA reports that not only did the rehabilitation facility take care of wildlife rescued in

Burnaby and Metro Vancouver, but also others from as far away as Calgary, Whistler, Courtenay and Grand Forks.

The array of animals admitted included ravens, owls, hawks, herons, skunks, marmots, moles and, of course, beavers, one of which is currently in WRA care.

In one recent celebrated case, a skunk called Bubbles by its rescuers in Vancouver’s West End was brought to the Burnaby Lake facility about six weeks ago. Bubbles suffered a large infected cut after it had a dome-shaped clear plastic cup stuck around its neck.

Bubbles underwent surgery in November and was released to a small wooded area in the West End on Dec. 28.

“2011 was an extremely busy year, but with the help of volunteers who gave their time, and the support of local individuals, families and companies who donated cash, food and equipment, we were able to save the lives of hundreds of animals,” said WRA spokeswoman Yolanda Brooks.

During the holiday period, the facility was caring for more than 20 animals.

WILDLIFE RESCUE ASSOCIATIONBubbles the skunk was rescued in November after getting an infected cut from a plastic cup that was stuck over its head. The skunk was released back into Vancouver’s West End on Dec. 28.

Wildlife rescuers kept busy in 2011

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The Burnaby Arts Council Stars of Tomorrow talent showcase has been postponed until February. Application forms available at burnabyartscouncil.org or 604-298-7322 for more info.

Burnaby Artist Guild: Welcomes new members interested in painting, beginners or established painters. When: Meetings held each Tuesday evening at 7:30 p.m. Where: Shadbolt Centre for the Arts. Info: Judy Smith, 604-682-6720.

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Fraser Health Crisis Line is recruiting volunteers to provide assistance to people in the region who are experiencing emotional distress. No previous experience needed as extensive training and ongoing support is provided. Next training starts Jan. 14, 2012. Info: www.options.bc.ca and follow the link for the Crisis Line.

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DETROIT – Canadians can now indicate their interest in buying the 2012 Ford Focus Electric all-electric sedan with the equivalent of 100 mpg.

By going to the www.ford.ca website, “hand raisers” can not only sign up to be among the rst to buy one, but learn all about what Ford is trying to accomplish with the Focus which they believe will be the most ef cient all-electric car on the market.

Pricing has already been set at $41,199. Provincial rebates of up to $8,500 in Ontario, $8,000 in Quebec and $6,000 in B.C. lower the price to $32,696, $33,199 and $36,199 respectively.

Because the electric version uses the identical chassis of the regular Focus, it already is expected to comply with all crash safety standards. By the same token, every Canadian Ford dealership can become electric vehicle (EV) certi ed.

Ford of Canada product marketing manager - electri cation, Steve Ross, said the 2012 Focus Electric is part of Ford’s three-prong approach with hybrids, plug-in hybrids and all-electric cars that will lead to 80 per cent of Ford vehicles having some form of electri cation.

The Focus Electric will be built on the same line as the current Focus in Michigan.

Instead of an engine and gas tank, it will have a 92 kW electric motor and a 23 kWh lithium-ion battery and a 6.6 kW onboard charger. The battery is both heated and cooled to cope with weather extremes.

Ford in Michigan makes the battery in partnership with LG Chem.

Together power is rated at 143 hp and 184 lb/ft of torque.

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MARIO BARTEL/NEWSLEADERGeorge Clulow and a half dozen other bird watchers counted more than 19,000 birds around Deer Lake and Burnaby Lake during the recent Christmas bird count.

New bird species shows up in annual Christmas countMario [email protected]

There’s at least one bird that thinks the $20 million it cost to dredge Burnaby Lake was money well spent.

A horned grebe hanging around the lake was the highlight of 64 species of birds spotted by seven birders during the annual Christmas bird count on Dec. 18. Normally grebes winter near salt water, where it’s warmer and it can dive for food in the deep ocean. But, says George Clulow, the vice president of the BC Field Ornithologists, the now deeper water of Burnaby Lake, an apparently abundant food supply and mild winter is keeping this grebe put.

Other species are taking advantage of the trend to milder winters as well, says Clulow. His crew of spotters around Burnaby and Deer lakes counted an increase in Anna’s hummingbirds, which was rst seen in the area in 2008 and now seems to

be expanding its usual territory from Northern California.

“The two we recorded this year were not found at garden feeders, but away from houses in Deer Lake Park,” says Clulow, who also participated in three other counts around Metro Vancouver which are

held in the four-week period around Christmas. That “suggests they are now becoming well adapted to winter conditions in Burnaby.”

In all the birders counted 19,070 birds comprised of 64 species, six more than the 10-year average of 58. Among them was a great horned owl, seen at the BCIT campus, two common redpolls, a belted king sher, a snow goose and a northern shoveler. The northwestern crow was the most ubiquitous with 18,000 of them estimated, followed by 253 Canada geese, 191 black-capped chickadees and 188 mallards.

It was a “great result,” says Clulow. “It was a good year weather wise.”

But not good enough for some species. The spotters didn’t see any pileated woodpeckers, Cooper’s hawks or house sparrows this year, and the ruddy duck, a common sighting 10 years ago, seems to have vanished altogether; only four have been seen over the past decade.

The results of the Burnaby bird count will be forwarded to Bird Studies Canada, which summarizes counts from across Canada. Those numbers will then be included in a North American database maintained by the Audubon Society that can be accessed by conservationists, land managers or anyone with an interest in learning how their feathered friends are faring.

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114 DRIVERS/COURIER/TRUCKING

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115 EDUCATION

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131 HOME CARE/SUPPORT

LIVE-IN CAREGIVER: Burnaby, BC based employer is looking for one live-in caregiver for an elderly per-son. Terms of employment: Full-time & live-in. Wages $11.50/hour, 40 hours/week. Completion of high school is must. Minimum of 1 year of experience is required. Private accommodation, work location is employers home. Knowledge of English is must. Knowledge of Pun-jabi will be an asset. Respon-sibilities include supervise and care for elderly person at his residence. Plan, prepare and serve meals. May perform other housekeeping duties. Required to keep records of daily activities & health information. CONTACT: David Singh Mangat, phone: 604-437-6856

134 HOTEL, RESTAURANT,FOOD SERVICES

Req’d F/T Dishwasher for 0902345 BC Ltd dba Bombay Beat Restaurant Sal: $12/hr Duties: Wash dishes, glassware, fl atware, pots and pans using dishwasher or by hand; Place dishes in storage area; Clean Kitchen area. Basic English req’d. Punjabi an asset. Contact Paramjit @ E-mail: [email protected] Fax: 604-676-0625 Location: Burnaby.

139 MEDICAL/DENTAL

RN’S & LPN’SBayshore Home Health

Is currently seeking RN’s and LPN’s.

Are you looking for a long term commitment, afternoon / eve-ning hours?

Are you computer and video game savy?

10 year old boy in East Van-couver requiring your exper-tise. Pediatric experience an asset and we do offer client specifi c training. Comprehen-sive Group Benefi ts available.

Please send your resume and cover letter to:

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or fax 604-739-7435

142 OFFICE SUPPORT/CLERKS

WE are looking for MOA candidates that are charismatic, driven and have exceptional organizational skills. Admin experience and medi-cal background an asset. Please email [email protected] with “MOA pt Health BC #1035” in the subject line.

PERSONAL SERVICES

171 ALTERNATIVE HEALTH

182 FINANCIAL SERVICES

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188 LEGAL SERVICES

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203 ACCOUNTING/TAX/BOOKKEEPING

ACCOUNTINGBOOKKEEPING

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Organizations, Housing & Personal taxes, payroll.Gilles 604-789-7327,

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236 CLEANING SERVICES

HOME CARE CLEANING Services. Will do housekeeping for seniors or persons with disability. 15 Yrs exp. Avail weekdays & Saturdays. Reasonable rates. Ref’s avail. Call: 778-707-0317 or 604-565-3277

242 CONCRETE & PLACING

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

* Excavation & Reinforcing* Re-Re Specialists

32 Years Exp. Free Estimates.

Call: Rick (604) 202-5184

257 DRYWALL

ARCO DRYWALL Ltd. Board, Tape Texture, Frame. New & Reno’s. 20 yrs exp, free est Mike 604-825-1500

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

GUTTER Cleaning Service, Repairs Free Est, 20 yrs exp, Rain or shine. 7 days/week. Simon 604-230-0627

287 HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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 (renos/repairs) specializing in drywall, doors, fl ooring, tiling, plumbing,

painting, miscellaneous, etc.VERSTILE! EXPERIENCED IN

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

* Fair prices For positive results Call Robert

SERVICE CALLS WELCOME

320 MOVING & STORAGE

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Real Professionals, Reasonable. Rates. Different From the Rest. 604-721-4555.

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

AFFORDABLE MOVINGLocal & Long Distance

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

Licenced ~ Reliable ~ 1 to 3 MenFree estimate/Seniors discount

Residential~Commercial~Pianos

604-537-4140

SPARTAN Moving Ltd. Fast & Reliable. Insured

Competitive rates. Wknd Specials. Call Frank: (604) 435-8240

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

A-TECH Services 604-230-3539Running this ad for 7yrs

PAINT SPECIAL3 rooms for $269,

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. www.paintspecial.com

338 PLUMBING

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

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

BESTCO ROOFING LTD. Res., Comm. Tar, gravel, torch-on, Sheet Metal, Duroids. Fully Ins. WCB Cov. BBB. All kinds of roofi ng. New & reroofi ng. Gill 604-727-4806 or Charlie 604-773-3522

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

356 RUBBISH REMOVAL

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Lower Mainland Since 1988

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Waste • Concrete • Drywall• Junk • Rubbish • MattressesOn Time, As Promised, Service Guaranteed!

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374 TREE SERVICES

A1-TRI-CRAFT Tree Serv. Dangerous tree removal, spiral pruning hedge trimming, stump grinding, topping. Insured, WCB Free Est

Arborist ReportsAndrew 604-618-8585

$ Best Rates $

PETS

477 PETS

BLOOD HOUND PUPS, CKC reg’d health chk, 2nd vac, micro chipped, 1 male, 5 fem’s. Liver & Tan. Ready to go. $750. 604-574-5788

Cairn Terriers: shots/dewormed. Ready to go to good homes. over 20 yrs of referrals. 604-807-5204 or 604-592-5442

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

GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES -$550: Born Sept. 26th. 1 Male, 1 Female. 604-836-6861

JACK RUSSELL pups 1 Female 1 male. Short legs, smooth coat. Dew claws done. $500. 778-883-6049

LAB cross puppies, vet checked, 1st shots, eager and social $350, 604-823-6739 afternoons/evenings.

MULTI POM puppies, 2 F, 1 M, 7 weeks old. Ready to go. All shots. $500. obo. Phone 604-825-2271.

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

NORWEGIAN ELKHOUND pups. Registered, micro chipped, 1st shots. Ready now. 604-823-2259 [email protected]

YELLOW LAB puppies 10 wks old $399. 5 males (1 black), 1 female. Strong & healthy (604)466-0562

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

548 FURNITURE

MATTRESSES staring at $99• Twins • Fulls • Queens • Kings

100’s in stock! www.Direct Liquidation.ca (604)294-2331

560 MISC. FOR SALE

Can’t Get Up Your Stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stair-lifts now! Mention this ad and get 10% off your new Stairlift! Call 1-866-981-5991

REAL ESTATE

609 APARTMENT/CONDOS

Burnaby Condo $455,000ESPRIT North

#1408 - 7325 ArcolaCondo w/ mountain view.2 BR - 2Bath -2 Pkg stalls,

storage. sauna and exercise rm. Income $1650. Vacant

Brookside Rlty - Dave 604-240-3523

627 HOMES WANTED

WE BUY HOMES Damaged House! Older House!

Diffi culty Selling! Behind on Payments! Need to Sell Now?

NO FEES! NO RISK! QUICK CASH!Call us First! 604.657.9422

660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE

HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYSwww.dannyevans.ca

Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley

RENTALS

706 APARTMENT/CONDO

BURNABY

Super Clean ONE Bedrooms

Quiet & well maintained bldg. Includes heat & hot water. On

site manager. Cat okay.

AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY Secure parking available.

For viewing call:

Call 604- 522-5230

BURNABY. Beautiful 1 bdrm condo in very secure bldng, private basket & tennis courts, near Skytrain & Brentwood Mall, N/P. Avail immed or Jan 1st. $1050. 604-710-6516

Burnaby: CLAREMONT TERRACE** 6960 ELWELL ST ** Near HighGate Mall

(formerly known as Middlegate)Quiet, spacious 2 & 1 Bdrms & Bachelor suites. Newly reno’d.

Incls: Balcony, prkg, heat & h/wtr

604-525-2661BURNABY

MAPLE PLACE TOWERS1 Bdrm Apts starting at $950

2 Bdrm Apts starting at $1200 Heat and hot water included.

Dishwasher, fridge, stove, balco-ny, shared laundry. Avail Immed. Close to amen, schools and mall.

Call 604-421-1235www.aptrentals.net

BURNABY

Villa Del Mar 6630 Telford Ave.

Bright large newly reno’d 1 and 2 bedroom suites for rent. Freshly painted, new hardwood fl oors, huge balcony. Only 2 min walk to Metrotown Mall.

Please call 604-715-1824 to view. Move in TODAY!

BURNABY

Walker Manor 6985 Walker Ave

Bright large 1 bedroom for rent in a newly reno’d building. Large balcony, freshly painted with hardwood fl oors. 2 Min walk to Highgate Mall & all major transit.

Please call 778-994-2334

BURNABY

Well maintained 2 bdrms with 1.5 washroom. Includes cable, heat & hot water. Secure park-ing avail. On site manager.

AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELYQuiet & well maintained bldg., walk to Highgate Mall & transit. Cat okay. For viewing....

Call 604- 521-3448

COQUITLAM

ADELAIDE APT 1 & 2 Bdrm quiet bldg near Safeway, dishwasher, storage, heat included.

BLUE MOUNTAIN APT1 & 2 Bdrm close to trans & shop with dishwasher, fi re-place, heat included.

Call for showing604-931-4014

www.aptrentals.net

New West. Crown Manor 430 – 9th Street. 1 bdrm apart, on site ldry, 1 prking spot. Close to shop ping, all amens. Heat & hot water incl. $760/m. 604-451-6676

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RENTALS

706 APARTMENT/CONDO

COQUITLAM

Welcome Home !

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

Call (604) 931-2670

NEW WESTMINSTER

Colonial House435 Ash Street

3 Story bldg in great location. 1 bdrm stes from $760. Covered pkg, lndry rm, landscaped com-mon area. Close to park, transit, shops. Heat & hot water incl’d.

For more info & viewing call Rozario 778-788-1849

Professionally managed byGateway Property Management

NEW WESTMINSTER

DORIC MANOR236 - 8th St.

Bachelor, 1, 2 & 3 bdrm suites for rent. Includes heat / hot water and cable. Close to Massey Theatre, Douglas College, Royal City Mall.

Phone: 604-522-9153

PORT COQUITLAM

CEDARWAY APTBright & Clean 1 & 2 Bdrms D/W, Heat and hot water includ-ed. Close to schools, shopping &

public transportation.

Call 604-837-4589www.aptrentals.net

750 SUITES, LOWER

BURNABY, Edmund Stn. 1 bdrm bsmt suite. $600/mo. NS/NP. Avl. Jan.1.Incl prk/hydro.(604)936-2257

COQUITLAM 1 bdrm gr/lvl, quiet, priv ent, w/d, new paint, fenced yard. $650 incl utils. 604-941-4166

PORT COQUITLAM, Oxford St. newly reno’d 2 bdrm g/l, lrg liv/rm. ns/np, $800 incl utils.. 604-944-8556

751 SUITES, UPPER

COQUITLAM Cape Horn; Main fl r, clean 3 bdrm, 2 baths, 2 garage. $1700+2/3 utils. NS. Avl Jan 1/15. 604-931-7276 or 778-378-7276.

TRANSPORTATION

810 AUTO FINANCING

Auto Financing 1.800.910.6402

DreamCatcher Auto Loans“0” Down, Bankruptcy OK -

Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals1-800-910-6402www.PreApproval.cc

WANT A VEHICLE BUT STRESSED ABOUT YOUR CRED-IT? Christmas in January, $500 cash back. We fund your future not your past. All credit situations ac-cepted. www.creditdrivers.ca 1-888-593-6095.

812 AUTO SERVICES

FREE CASH BACK WITH $0 DOWN at Auto Credit Fast. Need a vehicle? Good or Bad credit call Stephanie 1-877-792-0599 www.autocreditfast.ca. DLN 30309. Free Delivery.

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS

1994 Saab 900-S. 6cyl, 2.5 l en-gine. 4dr, sunroof, 5spd, green, like new. $1950. 604-541-0344

1997 MAZDA PROTEGE, 5 spd, very good cond, 170K, AirCared til 10/12. Good tires, MP3, cheap on gas. $1900. Call: 778-240-8075

838 RECREATIONAL/SALE

2011 EVER-LITE 31RKS

Dual pane windows, A/C, slide out bike rack, elec. rear stab

jacks, and MORE!$37,483 (Stk.29577)

www.fraserwayrv.com 1-800-806-1976 DL #30644

TRANSPORTATION

838 RECREATIONAL/SALE

2011 WILDCAT 282RK

Dual pane windows, ext. shower, fantastic fan, microwave, elec.

power awning, DSI water heater. $32,483 (stk.30380)

www.fraserwayrv.com 1-800-806-1976 DL #30644

845 SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

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

Autos • Trucks• Equipment Removal

FREE TOWING 7 days/wk.We pay Up To $500 CA$H

Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022

SCRAP BATTERIES WANT-ED We buy scrap batteriesfrom cars, trucks & heavy equip. $4.00 each. Free pick-up anywhere in BC, Min. 10. Toll Free Call:1.877.334.2288The Scrapper

#1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL

ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME

604.683.2200

847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES

2004 JEEP GRAND Cherokee Ltd. 4x4, auto, red, 160K, $8500 fi rm. Call 604-538-9257

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS

Notice is hereby given to Creditors and others having claims against the Estate of Zsigmond Kiraly, late of #2 – 117 Agnes Street, New Westmin-ster, BC, that the particulars of their claim should be sent to the solicitor for the estate at #235 – 550 Sixth Street, New Westmin-ster, BC, V3L 3B7, on or before the 19th day of January, 2012, after which date the solicitor for the estate will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the executor then has notice.


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