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district engineers, the Delbrook and NorwoodQueens community groups say they have done informal counts and see no way that as many as three to four hundred more cars will safely find parking anywhere near the school. “This will change the way our community was formed,� said Diedre Smith, president of the Norwood-Queens association in a phone interview with The Outlook. “We have quiet little streets, narrow streets without sidewalks because they weren’t expecting a whole bunch of traffic to come to a school in the middle of a neighbourhood.� Delbrook Community Association spokesman Troy Vassos said his group has counted daily at least 250 cars parked outside the Lucas Centre for Continuing Education, where the adult education courses will continue until September. Add to that the alternative programs, he said, and the impact on the neighbourhood will be “catastrophic.� Coun. Bassam said that, in his opinion, the smarter way to handle adult and alternative education programs is to offer the classes after hours at a number of different high schools, thereby mitigating traffic impacts on any one community. But school board spokeswoman Victoria Miles said much of the backlash directed at the board’s shuffling of its programs is caused by prevailing stereotypes about continuing education students. Calling for a “mindset shift� for all involved in the debate, Miles said it’s not possible or desirable for the school district to customize programs to suit a specific neighbourhood’s wishes. “It’s unfortunate that sometimes an individual’s persepctive and an organization’s mandate may not be completely aligned, but we are hopeful that with improved understanding of the student population, and with everybody coming together, there’ll be greater acceptance that this is a final decision — that this is happening.� tcoyne@northshoreoutlook.com twitter.com/toddcoyne
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favour of the private-pay option. Colin Metcalfe is a Pemberton Avenue resident and president of the Pemberton Heights Community Association. “This is why we pay the high property taxes you expect us to pay,” Metcalfe told council. “While our neighbourhood association is generally supportive of the [changes] being considered tonight,” Metcalfe said, “we remain very concerned that the district will use these changes to download the costs of traffic calming solely onto citizens rather than working with neighbourhoods to target and install traffic calming at the cost of the district.” Some Pemberton residents argued the increased through traffic in their neighbourhood was brought about by the district’s densification of Marine Drive and therefore the district should foot the traffic-calming bill. Councillors Doug MacKay-Dunn and Mike Little asked district staff whether the developers involved in the densification around Maine Drive and Pemberton Heights had not been required to pay for the traffic calming in the area in their developer agreements. Staff said that at least $100,000 was paid by one company — Qualex-Landmark, developer of the 129-unit District Crossing — and the money was specifically earmarked for traffic improvements in Pemberton Heights. To the apparent shock of Coun. Little, however, that money was used to primarily install a new curb along the south side of West 17th Street. “The green strip right along the south curb of 17th?,” asked Little. “Yep,” came the staff response. “A hundredthousand dollars for that?” Little exclaimed. With only $40,000 allocated to traffic calming so far in the district’s 2012 proposed budget, Coun. Alan Nixon worried whether the private-pay option was only being raised because the district could no longer afford to do long and exhaustive traffic studies, favouring instead cost-free resident feedback. “Is it the process that we feel the need to engage in that is driving the cost of traffic calming to the prohibitive levels that it has — to the point where we now say ‘we can’t do anything’? or ‘we’re not prepared to do anything’?” Nixon asked. He contrasted the district’s slow and expensive consultation process on traffic issues with the relatively snappy decision of the City of North Vancouver to install speed bumps along its portions of MacKay Road and West 22nd Street. Nixon said the district’s consultation process had tied up municipal staff “to the point that the costs become so prohibitive that we can’t afford to do any more and we then look to our community neighbourhood taxpayers to pay the brunt of this process that we seem to need to do.” Under the new private plan, residents would pay for all of the costs of installation and materials while the district would still pay for any staff time required. In the end, councillors Hicks, Little, MacKayDunn and Roger Bassam voted in favour of the new measure, while councillors Nixon and Lisa Muri voted against it. If given final approval in the coming weeks, the bylaw may have different rules for residents living on collector, arterial and local roads. If approved, district staff and council agreed to revisit the private-pay option in one year’s time. tcoyne@northshoreoutlook.com twitter.com/toddcoyne
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Diering was five years old when he first started swimming and it didn’t take long for the youngster to begin taking his aquatic life seriously. Within three years, he was swimming competitively. But like many kids, he stopped after a while to try other things. For fitness reasons — today Diering cuts a lean, athletic blonde-haired figure — he kept close to the pool. But his talents began to draw some attention. About four years ago, bolstered by encouragement from friends and staff at North Shore rec centres, Diering checked out a CHENA practice. Soon after, he was a member. CHENA, formed in 1980 after the Lions Gate and Mount Seymour swim teams amalgamated, is a full service swim club with a strong competitive focus, offering a range of programming for swimmers of various ages. Some join simply to stay fit, some join to train for competitions.
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Patrick Paradis, CHENA head coach, says he’s looking forward to his team getting an all-important taste of high-level competition. The average age of a male Olympian is 26 and for females its 24, he adds. His squad is much younger but Paradis believes a glimpse at the big time is a good way to “kick start [one’s] senior swimming experience.”
*** If having a goal is a key motivational piece to Diering’s balancing-act days, then the target of the next few months might FEELING OLYMPIC - CHENA team member Mike Diering register as the most important in (foreground and on opposite page) and the squad's coaches his athletic career. Darryl Ruldolf (left) and Patrick Paradis (right). On March 30, the Olympic Rob Newell photos and Paralympic trials for this summer’s event in London, England begin. Diering is eyeing one of the coveted spots in the 50-metre “For all six of the swimmers, this will be their freestyle heat. His race is scheduled for April 5 first try. I had the fortune of being the assistant and, according to Diering’s coach Darryl Rudolf, coach with the Hamilton Aquatic Club and there’s a bit of work to be done between now we sent 11 rookies to Montreal [for the 2008 and then. Olympic trials],” says Paradis. For a paralympian competing in Diering’s dis“What they got out of that was so positive. cipline, the standard time for Olympic qualifying That’s what I want for these guys. They’re talis 27.11 seconds. Currently, Diering’s clocking ented now but at the physical level they’re at a between 27.73 and 27.72 seconds per attempt. disadvantage. But they’ll grow.” “He pushes. He works really hard. But he’s But how much time he’ll have to watch got to take six-tenths of a second off for the and help shape that development, at least 50 metres. It’s quite a bit but I think he can with Diering, may be running out. After the improve by more than a second-and-a-half. He Olympics, Diering says he’s planning to retire can get below 27 seconds,” says Rudolf, who from competitive swimming to focus on his himself missed the 2008 Beijing Olympics by studies and plot his future in the mining indusonly two-tenths of a second. try. “It’s all over so fast, you have to be ready to He’s yet to decide what aspect of mining go no matter what. And we put that onus on interests him most as it’s a career that offers a him all the time.” host of potential specialties, Diering notes. And if the chance to don a Maple Leaf on But no matter what that choice ends up being, one of the world’s largest athletic stages isn’t Diering stresses, he’ll never stray too far from enough, adds Rudolf, Diering’s got some added the pool. He’s had too much fun and learned in-pool motivation. too many lessons for that. “He’s 21 and swims with our younger group,” “Swimming is something competitive and says Rudolf. self-improving. The harder you work, the better “They’re between 13 and 15 years old, so he’s it gets. It’s the kind of thing where you always done well managing that and making sure they learn from your mistakes. You learn to trust don’t beat him.” yourself and improve,” he says. “After practice, going to school and writing a *** test feels like a piece of cake.” While Diering is the only CHENA swimmer taking a run at this year’s Paralympics, there are five other swimmers, ranging in age from 15 to 17 years old, with their sights locked on an Olympic appearance in the summer.
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oni Mitchell’s famous environmental anthem lyrics rang true in Tofino. Vanessa LeBourdais’ landlord paved paradise and literally put up a parking lot. LeBourdais is the executive director of a water conservation skit, H2WHOAH, currently touring North Shore elementary schools. She awoke one morning, in 1992, to the sounds of the rainforest under attack outside her bedroom window in Tofino. “There was a note on the kitchen table that said ‘don’t go outside, there are trees falling,’” recalled
LeBourdais, who was abhorred to learn her landlady was in the process of clear-cutting a couple acres of trees on her property to make way for a parking lot. A year later LeBourdais was on the front lines peacefully fighting for the preservation of Clayoquot Sound, through song. “When I saw a clearcut, I thought I have to go stand in it. What was so lush and beautiful and had animals running through it became dead,” said LeBourdais. After the events in Clayoquot Sound, she felt a calling to go back to theatre, which she studied in the ‘80s. But LeBourdais was also conflicted with the decision. “The forests are dying, why am I going to do musicals?” she asked herself. Then an opportunity arose for her to strike a natural balance between activism and developing light-hearted, yet educational environmental awareness. LeBourdais, backed by her non-profit theatre company DreamRider, was hired by the City of Vancouver
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superhero from the Planet Protection Agency, has to figure out how to stop him. Her goofy sidekick Goober, played by Gschwind, starts to panic because he had a long shower this morning. In between the laughs and hijinks the students are taught to turn off the tap when brushing their teeth and take a fiveminute shower, among other water conservation tips. “The kids become deputized as apprentice planet protectors. Their mission is to go home and protect water,” said LeBourdais. DreamRider wraps up its North Shore elementary school tour on Feb. 23.
ECO-HEROES - Ian Gschwind, aka Goober, and Sara Holt, as Esmeralda, star in DreamRider Theatre’s production of H2WHOA.
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Some great kids aged 12 to 18 who need a stable, caring home for a few months. Are you looking for the opportunity to do meaningful, fulfilling work? PLEA Community Services is looking for qualified applicants who can provide care for youth in their home on a full-time basis or on weekends for respite. Training, support and remuneration are provided. Funding is available for modifications to better equip your home. A child at risk is waiting for an open door.
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BBD is seeking an experienced person to join our Finance team full time, in the Port Coquitlam office. You will be accountable for the coordination and completion of all the financial day to day duties and responsibilities. The successful candidate must have Strong/Solid AP and Current Software skills; Closing Date: Feb 17, 2012 (www.bbd.ca for full posting) submit resume in confidence to: hr@bbd.ca
DIRECT SALES REPRESENTATIVES. Canada’s premiere home automation and Security Company is NOW hiring AprilAugust. No experience necessary. Travel Required. E-mail resume: kkurtze@vivint.com Visit: www.vivint.ca
LEMARE LAKE is accepting resumes for the following positions: • Processor Operator • Line Machine Operator • Heavy Duty Mechanics • Welders • Machinists Full time permanent, union wages and camp positions. Please fax resume to 250-956-4888 or email office@lemare.ca.
LOGGING TRUCK DRIVER’S NEEDED IMMEDIATELY for Interior and Vancouver Island for well established Company (Kurt Leroy Trucking Ltd). Full time for 12 months. Please fax resume and drivers abstract to 250-287-9914. NO PHONE CALLS!!!!
UP TO $20/HR
DELTA TUESDAY, FEB 21/12 9:00am - 3:00pm TOWN & COUNTRY DELTA 6005 HWY. 17 (at HWY. 99)
WE OFFER: -Top Notch Regional Premiums -Flexible Schedules And MUCH more!
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Bison Transport is committed to Employment Equity and Diversity. Star Fleet Trucking HIRING!! DRIVERS, FARMERS, RANCHERS & RETIREES with 2003 or newer 1-Ton duallie, diesel; pickups & 8’box to deliver new travel trailers & fifth wheels from US manufacturers to Canadian dealers. Free IRP plate for your truck and low insurance rates! Prefer commercial Driver’s License. Top Pay! Call Craig 1-877-890-4523 www.starfleettrucking.com
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AIRLINES ARE HIRING- Train for high paying Aviation Maintenance Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualified- Housing available. CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance (877)818-0783 ATTENTION - Painters, Printers and Potters. Register for Visual Arts Diploma program. Multi-use workshop, painting, drawing, sculpture studios. No portfolio required. Grande Prairie Regional College. University transferable. Call 1-780539-2909 or www.gprc.ab.ca. Become a Psychiatric Nursetrain locally via distance education, local and/or regional clinical placements and some regional classroom delivery. Wages start at $30.79/hr to $40.42/hr. This 23 month program is recognized by the CRPNBC. Gov’t funding may be available. Toll-free 1-87-STENBERG www.stenbergcollege.com
We need 12 CSR reps now!
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An earthmoving company based in Edson Alberta requires a full time Heavy Duty Mechanic for field and shop work. We require Cat Dozer/Deere excavator experience. You will work a set schedule for days on and off. Call Lloyd @ 780723-5051
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DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING
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Make it yours. Call 604-708-2628 www.plea.bc.ca
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Live-in-Caregiver Req’d F/T w/exp. to look after kids; supervision of kid’s activities; taking care of general hygiene; preparing & providing meals. Salary: $10/hr. English required. Punjabi is an asset. Contact: Gurinder Email: bandeshab@yahoo.ca Fax: 250-364-3353 Location: Vancouver, BC
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604-575-5555 toll-free 1-866-575-5777
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Vancouver's Urban Weekly, is seeking a full time retail advertising/ marketing representative. This opportunity is for a results oriented individual. Candidates for this position will possess the ability to service existing clients and develop new business in an extensive and varied territory. Must enjoy outside sales. If you have a proven track record in sales and customer service, thrive on working in a fast-paced environment, are highly motivated, career oriented with strong organization and communication skills, we would like to hear from you. Our work environment sets industry standards for professionalism and combines a salary/benefit package designed to attract and retain outstanding employees. Please send your application in confidence to: Gail Nugent Advertising Manager WE 280-1770 Burrard St., Vancouver, BC V6J 3G7 email: admanager@WEVancouver.com Closing date: March 1, 2012
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Run AB, SK, BC on a FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE! Do you want to: • Work a Tuesday – Saturday schedule? • Work a Sunday – Thursday schedule? • Work a Monday – Friday night schedule? • Be home every second day/night? …or tell us what works for you! We can work with our available options to help create the position you have been waiting for – we are busy in the West! Get into the Driver’s seat with a recognized industry leader earning the income you deserve! Are you a quality Class 1 Driver or Owner Operator? Our Recruiters are ready to take your call!
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MEDICAL/DENTAL
LPN Bayshore Home Health Currently has day shifts available for a Licensed Practical Nurse in the North Shore / Seymour area. This position is to provide care to medically fragile young adults who require assistance with ADL’s. One young adult is trached and vented at night, and has a G-tube. If you are an experienced LPN, we would like to hear from you. We do offer client specific training, Trach / Vent courses and other ongoing training supports as required. Interested encouraged resume to:
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INSIDE SALES PERSON
An est. pet industry leader is looking for a highly motivated salesperson with knowledge of Salt Water Aquarium equipment. Sales Experience is a must. Base salary plus commission Opportunity to grow.
E-mail: shane@ prolineaquatics.com
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BC Company accepting resume’s for: Journeyman Sheet Metal, Plumbers, Gas B or A Fitters, Welders, Millwrights & 4th yr plumbers. Comprehensive package. Forward resumes, certifications with cover stating pay rate to: Box 694, C/O The Tribune, 188 - 1st Ave N, Williams Lake, BC V2G 1Y8. EXPERIENCED DRILLERS, Derrickhands, Motorhands and Floorhands. Seeking full rig crews. Paying higher than industry rates and winter bonus. Send resume c/w valid tickets. Fax 780-955-2008; info@tempcodrilling.com Phone 780-955-5537. EXPERIENCED HYDRAULIC Technical Salesperson; Great Wages & Co. htihyd@gmail.com
GAS MECHANIC for busy logging company in the Fraser Valley Area. Must have valid BC drivers licence and good work ethic. Ticketed mechanic’s are considered an asset.
Competitive Wages & Benefits After 3 mos. Please fax 604-796-0318 or e-mail: mikayla.tamihilog@shaw.ca HYDRAULIC Technician Trainees; Must have 3+ yrs as Mechanic; A Great Career; htihyd@gmail.com JOURNEYMAN HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC - required at HMI Industries, a growing metal recycling company based in Red Deer. Please fax or email resumes to 403.346.3953 resumes@hazco.com WELDER FABRICATOR ASSEMBLY LINE WORKERS A well established truck & trailer company has immediate openings for several experienced positions at their location in Surrey. These are permanent positions, wages are negotiable. Candidates who fulfill the requirement should: Fax resume 604-596-3106
EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION
Rio Tinto Alcan is the aluminum product group of Rio Tinto, headquartered in Montreal, Canada. Building on more than a century of experience and expertise, Rio Tinto Alcan is the global leader in the aluminum industry. With over 24,000 employees in 27 countries, Rio Tinto Alcan is a global supplier of high-quality bauxite, alumina and primary aluminum. Its AP smelting technology is the industry benchmark and its enviable hydroelectric power position delivers significant competitive advantages in today’s carbon-constrained world. As part of Rio Tinto Alcan Primary Metal North America, the company’s BC Operations is based in Kitimat, British Columbia and is one of the largest industrial complexes in the province. Employing about 1400 people and contributing more than $269 million annually to the provincial economy, the Kitimat based aluminum operation is poising for future growth. Rio Tinto Alcan is seeking to fill the following role at our Kitimat, BC operations with a successful candidate who will reside in the Kitimat/Terrace area. KEMANO ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE TECHNOLOGIST Reference KIT0001Z Under management supervision, the Kemano Electrical Maintenance Technician provides technical support to the hydro generation process. He/she will interpret test results, provide information/advice, and will assist with the diagnosis and correction of various types of technical challenges. He/she will have to define the spare parts list and define standard maintenance procedures for equipment. This position is required to perform work at the company’s remote site of Kemano, BC which is located approximately 88 kilometres south of Kitimat, accessible by marine or air transport only. The work schedule involves a routine departure from Kitimat via company-provided boat service on Tuesdays with return on Fridays. Technical aspects of role: - Ensure effectiveness and compliance of the preventive, predictive, periodic maintenance (PPPM) activities by providing safe and reliable equipment, and ensuring that follow-up work is carried out according to work priorities - Update PPPM programs as required - Support asset survey, evaluate asset condition and carry-out actions assigned on improvement plans - Maintain and review equipment hierarchy, criticality rating and technical files - Develop guidelines, specifications and standards to repair/refurbish equipment To be eligible for this position, the candidate must meet the following criteria: - Diploma in Electrical Engineering - Previous experience in a smelting process or other process plant preferred - Minimum 5 years of relevant experience - Technical knowledge relating to high voltage substations - Eligibility for registration as an Applied Science Technologist with ASTTBC - Preferred skill set in: Protection and control, static excitation and voltage regulation - Good computer skills The rewards and benefits of working for Rio Tinto are market benchmarked and very competitive, including an attractive remuneration package, regular salary reviews, incentive programs, employee savings plan, competitive pension plan, a self education assistance policy, and comprehensive health & disability programs. To apply, please submit an on-line application (resume) directly at our website at jobs.riotinto.ca. Resumes must be received by Friday, 9 March, 2012. Rio Tinto Alcan would like to thank all applicants, however only those shortlisted will be contacted.
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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 320
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REAL ESTATE 626
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HOUSES FOR SALE
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AVOID BANKRUPTCY - SAVE UP TO 70% Of Your Debt. One affordable monthly payment, interest free. For debt restructuring on YOUR terms, not your creditors. Call 1-866-690-3328 or see web site: www.4pillars.ca DROWNING IN DEBTS? Helping Canadians 25 years. Lower payments by 30%, or cut debts 70% thru Settlements. AVOID BANKRUPTCY! Free consultation. www.mydebtsolution.com or Toll Free 1 877-556-3500 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. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com If you own a home or real estate, ALPINE CREDITS can lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is NOT an issue. 1.800.587.2161. MONEYPROVIDER.COM. $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused. Fast, Easy, 100% Secure. 1-877776-1660.
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Local & Long Distance
$45/Hr
From 1, 3, 5, 7,10 Ton Trucks Licenced ~ Reliable ~ 1 to 3 Men Free estimate/Seniors discount Residential~Commercial~Pianos
604-537-4140 SPARTAN Moving Ltd. Fast & Reliable. Insured Competitive rates. Wknd Specials. Call Frank: (604) 435-8240
329 PAINTING & DECORATING GRYF PAINTING & DECORATING Family owned and operated Interior /Exterior, Residential/Commercial, Drywall/Texture repairs. Projects done on time and budget. Licenced & Insured. Free written estimates. Call Peter 604-614-2222
353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS AT NORTHWEST ROOFING Re-roofing, Repair & New Roof Specialists. Work Guar. WCB.10% Senior’s. Disc. Jag 778-892-1530
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ACKER’S RUBBISH REMOVAL. Quick. 7 days. Fast/reliable. Call Spencer 604-924-1511.
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ACCOUNTING/TAX/ BOOKKEEPING
RTA Accounting - Corporate & Personal Tax - Full Cycle Bookkeeping - Payroll, T4s. Call 604-889-0410
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ELECTRICAL
Haul Anything... But Dead Bodies!! 604.
220.JUNK(5865)
Serving The Lower Mainland Since 1988
Chihuahua pups, born news years eve, dewclaws, deworm, 1st shots, 1 m/2 f, sable, $750. (604)796-8685 NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604856-3647 or www.856-dogs.com Yorkshire Terrier, 10 wks M&F Shots & dewormed. Vet checked Black & tan. $900. 778-708-7932
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• Twins • Fulls • Queens • Kings 100’s in stock! www.Direct Liquidation.ca (604)294-2331
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Can’t Get Up Your Stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention this ad and get 10% off your new Stairlift! Call 1866-981-5991
✶ Residential / Commercial ✶ Advanced lighting control (iPhone, iPad integration)
MISC. FOR SALE
HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?
566 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
Contact us for all your electrical and maintenance needs.
PEARL DRUM SET, $1000, receipts for $1000 in upgrades, located in Hope. Call 1 (604)869-7329
Call 604-802-6722
REAL ESTATE
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615 COMMERCIAL PROPERTY STEEL OF A DEAL - BUILDING SALE! 20X24 $4798. 25X30 $5998. 30X42 $8458. 32X58 $12,960. 40X60 $15,915. 47X80 $20,645. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899
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ABBOTSFORD. TOWNHOUSE in 55+ complex. 1200 sf, 2 bdrm. 1.5 baths, large living room, oak kit, 2 decks. Small pet ok. Walk to shops. Quiet area. Moving ~ must sell. $184,000. 604-308-0451 8am-7pm.
2003 CHEVY MALIBU, 110,000 km., auto, V6, Air Cared, good tires, $4300 obo (604)531-3251 2003 CHEVY MALIBU, 110,000 km., auto, V6, Air Cared, good tires, $4300 obo (604)531-3251
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AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673
www.dannyevans.ca
Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley
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CALL TODAY FOR A 10% Discount of 2012 Lawn Services. FREE QUOTES
604.986.0003 Office 604.561.9100 Colin 604.218.7644 Al greenclipper@shaw.ca WEED FREE Mushroom Manure 13 yards - $180 or Well Rotted 10 yds - $200. 604-856-8877
283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS GUTTER Cleaning Service, Repairs Free Est, 20 yrs exp, Rain or shine. 7 days/week. Simon 604-230-0627
LANDSCAPING
CAPILANO Landscaping - Full service, fair prices. Free est. 604-8781300 capilanolandscaping.com
OTHER AREAS
HAWAII ON THE MAINLAND, where healthy low-cost living can be yours. Modern Arenal Maleku Condominiums, 24/7 secured Community, Costa Rica “the most friendly country on earth”! 1-780952-0709; www.CanTico.ca.
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SCRAP BATTERIES WANTED We buy scrap batteries from cars, trucks & heavy equip. $4.00 each. Free pickup anywhere in BC, Min. 10. Toll Free Call:1.877.334.2288
Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal
APARTMENT/CONDO
FREE TOWING 7 days/wk. We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022 The Scrapper
Spacious 1 & 2 bdrooms avail. 2 Blocks from Lonsdale Quay. Balcony parking at back. Laundry fac. avail. Swim pool & sauna.
Call 604-830-7587 www.aptrentals.com NORTH VANCOUVER
BEAGLE PUPS, tri colored, good looking, healthy, vet check $400. (604)796-3026. No Sunday calls
LEIGHTON APT 130 East 11th Ave.
BERNESE Mountain Dog Puppies. Vet checked with first shots and ready for new homes. $1,200. 778241-5504. Langley
Recently renovated 1 & 2 bdrooms avail. 1 Block from Lonsdale Quay. Dishwasher, fridge, stove, laundry facility, u/g parking, balcony. Includes heat & water. Elevator.
Call 604-830-7587 www.aptrentals.com
Cairn Terriers: shots/dewormed. Ready to go to good homes. over 20 yrs of referrals. 604-807-5204 or 604-592-5442/604-854-1978 CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866
SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
RENTALS
PETS
BOUVIER PUPS, home raised, Ready to go. Var. colors $800 Call 250-486-6773. sm.white@shaw.ca
CARS - DOMESTIC
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TOWNHOUSES
CENTURY APT 250 East 15th Ave.
AMERICAN Terrier Pitbulls purebred. $1,000. negot. Vet ✔, 3 wks old. Reseve now. 604-217-2983
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HOMES WANTED
WE BUY HOMES BC The OLDER. The DIRTIER. The BETTER. Flexible Terms. Quick Closing. Call us First! 604.657.9422
GARDENING
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AUTO SERVICES
2002 OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE, senior driven, 89,000kms, $4500. Hope (604)869-7329 2005 CHRYSLER SEBRING convertible, silver, 84 k’s. auto. Mags. $6795/obo. (604)826-0519 2006 IMPALA LS, all options, original owner. $5500 obo. Call 604581-0589.
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Queen Pillow Top Mattress & Box • 720 Coil 2.5’’ Pillowtop • Brand New • 10 yr. warranty • Your Price $490 604.807.5864 The Mattress Guy
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SAWMILLS from only $3997 MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800566-6899 Ext:400OT.
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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 Dble. yellow head Amazon parrot w/extra large cage. Exp. lrge bird keepers only.$1400. 604-823-6782. GOLDEN Retriever puppies, born Jan. 7th, family raised, very well socialized, 1st shots & deworming included. Mission 604-820-4827. MINI SCHNAUZER pups. 1st shots, dewormed, tails docked, vet ✓ $800/ea. Call 604-657-2915. Need A Vehicle! Guaranteed Auto Loan. Apply Now, 1.877.680.1231 www.UapplyUdrive.ca
AUTO FINANCING
#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, green, 126K, $8000 firm. Call 604-538-4883
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1999 CHEVY VENTURE, white, auto, rebuilt trans, head gasket, new brakes, $2495. (604)826-0519 2004 F350 LARIAT CREW CAB, 4X4, long box, 180K, full load $15,500/obo. 604-812-1278
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