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New dog rules for Cap River Park Ashley MacDonald

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DOGS may have to get used to being on a leash in Capilano River Regional Park in the next few months.

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WORKERS continue construction on the pedestrian and cyclist railway overpass that will link Kings Mill Walk on the North Vancouver waterfront to the foot of Mackay Road.

The Metro Vancouver regional parks committee is considering a “dog management plan” for the 150-hectare North Shore park, which runs from Ambleside to Cleveland Dam. “It’s the only thing that can be done. There’s been sort of a rule, there are no dogs offleashes in most of the parks, but when you count, most of the dogs are running off lead,” said Peter Frinton, Bowen Island councillor and parks committee member.

The plan has worked successfully in Pacific Spirit Park, but Frinton acknowledges there are differences between the two.

“Capilano is narrower and people don’t spread out as much.”

The committee is looking into creating some off-leash See Some page 3

Budget triggers call for an election James Weldon

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VOTERS in the North Shore’s two federal ridings will likely be going to the polls this spring after a budget tabled Tuesday by the Conservative government was rejected by opposition parties.

The financial plan, presented in the House of Commons by Finance Minister Jim Flaherty, was billed by the Conservative Government as a formula for continued economic recovery. It contained no immediate change in taxation up or down, no major new programs, no big cuts. There is no change in the government’s controversial plan to cut corporate taxes to 15 per cent by next year.

Opposition leaders nix Flaherty’s plans for economic recovery

The deficit is projected at $29.6 billion.

Despite a last-minute meeting with the NDP and the inclusion of line items seemingly intended to win over left-leaning critics, the three opposition parties made comments suggesting they would likely vote down the plan. The budget legislation will trigger an election if voted down or if the opposition parties pass a nonconfidence motion. The vote could take place as early as Friday.

“I think it was a great budget, and a disappointing response by the three opposition leaders,” said West Vancouver-Sunshine

Coast-Sea to Sky Country MP John Weston, speaking to the North Shore News Tuesday afternoon. “People generally do not want an election. It’s expensive; it’s unnecessary. But if we need to go to an election, I’m ready.

West Vancouver Liberal candidate Dan Veniez, who will likely be squaring off with Weston, said Tuesday he hopes a non-confidence motion is brought in soon. “I don’t remember the last time anyone wanted an election,” he said. “The question is: Do we need one?”

Veniez said aside from the budget, the Conservatives have refused to answer to Parliament on important fiscal issues like the costs of new fighter jets and their “tough on crime” legislation.

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Christchurch quake lessons NV woman says planning benefits others Diana Szpotowicz

Judge rules in ferry crash suit Jane Seyd

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AFTER surviving the 6.3 magnitude earthquake that struck Christchurch, New Zealand on Feb. 22, a former North Vancouver resident says that being prepared is really the key to helping you — and others — stay alive.

Briar Cook described the Christchurch earthquake, which currently has a death toll of 182 people, as extremely violent due to its shallowness and close proximity to the city.

“Each earthquake has its own flavour. Some start with a big bump, followed by a rolling movement. Sometimes photo Briar Cook it’s just shaking. I guess if you can think of all the ways a box AN Urban Search and Rescue team from Singapore prepares to enter earthquake-damaged stores in with stuff inside can be shaken, Christchurch Central District prior to demolition. it’s just like that,” she said.

Her message to earthquake-expecting residents of was standing in the foyer of a yoga studio in the hardWhen she learned that she had only suffered the North Shore is simple: Be prepared — not only hit central business district. When the shaking began, minimal damage to her own home and that her for your own survival, but for the many neighbours she immediately sat down and quickly evaluated her family members were fine, she focused her energy on and community members you are likely to end up surroundings for the potential dangers. helping community members. While most services in helping.

She said she was lucky to be in a new building that Christchurch were restored within two weeks, Cook “When the power goes down and there is no one didn’t suffer the same damages which ruined many said there are still areas with no power and that one around to help, having even a few bottles of water other buildings in the Central District. neighbour needed to fill up water buckets at her house filled or a few extra boxes of crackers becomes such a “Everyone’s experience in the earthquake is quite up until March 15 because her power hadn’t yet been bridge to well-being,” said Cook. random. It really depends on what part of town and restored.

She said that while it’s hard to imagine, almost building they’re in,” said Cook.

“It’s at the point now where people have to get nobody spoke in the immediate aftermath of the It was only when she began to cycle home on her on the phone and call city council to have services earthquake, but instead were in a quiet shock. bike that she noticed piles of rubble and cracks in the restored because they’re not aware,” said Cook.

Cook said that having available supplies “helps to street. Due to soil liquefaction, she had to push her She said that the aftermath of the earthquake has get over the shock quicker, but also helps you to be bike through eight inches of mud in some places. been a fascinating time and she’s enjoyed helping available to help neighbours and help kids.

“When the ground is shaking so much, it becomes others.

“Every little thing that we can do to be moderately temporarily liquid. In that state, concrete roads and “I’m lucky that I haven’t lost my home or my prepared is worth every penny and every bit of sewer pipes, everything sinks under its own weight (family’s) lives. I’ve been able to sit back and process time.” and you get a filthy, sandy mud that bubbles up to what’s been going on around me and that wouldn’t When the earthquake struck at 12:51 p.m., Cook the surface.” be possible if I hadn’t been as organized.”

Deficit elimination by 2015

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James Weldon

Ottawa’s nearly $30-billion overrun is an improvement from the $40.5 billion it ran into the red in the year just ended. That drop is due primarily to the ending of the federal stimulus program. Projected economic growth and ongoing spending restraint should eliminate the deficit by 2015, according to the government. In 2010, about 11 cents out of every tax dollar went to service Canada’s debt.

The minor goodies included in the budget were aimed at a wide range of groups.

They include: an extension of the program encouraging homeowners to make their houses more efficient; a small raise for the lowest income seniors receiving the Guaranteed Income Supplement; and legislation to make the $2 billion gas tax transfer to municipalities permanent.

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Fraudster selling fake designer coats in supermarket parking lots

NORTH Vancouver RCMP are looking for a man they say scammed two people out of hundreds of dollars by selling them fake designer coats from the back of his car.

The suspect approached the first alleged victims in the parking lot of the Save On Foods on Marine Drive March 10, according to investigators. The man reportedly claimed to be a sales representative for designers in Italy, and said he was looking to unload his surplus samples before he returned to Europe. He claimed the coats were worth $1,200 apiece, according to police.

The victim bought five for a total of $600.

Two days later, a man with a similar description reportedly approached another person at the Marine Drive Thrifty Foods with the same story. The second victim bought six coats for $400.

Both complainants soon discovered the coats were worth “very little money,” according to police.

North Vancouver RCMP issued a release Monday to alert the public to the alleged scam.

“The epigram for people who fall for these crimes is: If it sounds too good to be true, then it probably is,” said Cpl. Peter DeVries, a spokesman for the detachment.

“If anyone standing on the outside . . . would think it looks odd, then I don’t think it’s a good idea.”

The suspect is described as a middle-aged Italian man with a short, slim build. He was well dressed and “a very good salesman,” according to the complainants.

Anyone with information is asked to contact North Vancouver RCMP Const. Christina McKerracher at 604-985-1311.

Some off-leash areas envisaged in the park From page 1

areas in order to encourage dog owners to leash their pets in other areas and reduce the tension between walkers and dogs in the park.

Protecting the park environment is also a concern, as unleashed dogs can destroy vegetation, disturb wildlife and leave uncollected dog waste throughout the park.

Alana Banks, manager of Spot Walks, who takes up to six dogs for walks along the Baden Powell Trail, thinks that more enforcement

is a good idea, but would caution the committee to not take it too far, as commercial dog walkers already follow a lot of rules.

“If they are talking about people who own dogs and keeping them under control, that might not be a bad thing,” said Banks.

The park currently doesn’t allow dogs to run free unless it’s with a commercial dog walker.

Capilano River Regional Park is the second park under review because of the rising number of people and dogs that use the park.

An open house will be held at Camp Capilano on April 11 before the launch of the program.

A B.C. Supreme Court justice has ruled two North Vancouver companies can’t be held responsible for a missing cotter pin that was likely to blame for a ferry crash in 2005 that saw the Queen of Oak Bay smash into docks at Sewell’s Marina in West Vancouver.

Nobody was injured in the crash, but 28 boats were crushed or damaged after the ferry lost power in Horseshoe Bay and smashed into the marina.

After insurance payouts, the accident ended up costing the ferry corporation more than $2 million.

After the accident, B.C. Ferries sued two North Vancouver companies — Vancouver Drydock Ltd. and Prime Mover Controls Inc. — claiming their mistakes in working on the ship resulted in the dramatic crash.

But in a decision on key contractual issues in the lawsuit, Justice Susan Griffin recently ruled against B.C. Ferries, saying neither company was contractually required to examine the linkage containing the crucial cotter pin.

Griffin added the linkage containing the pin wasn’t specified in any of the contracts and was never removed from the ship during work prior to the crash.

Griffin said she accepted evidence of the companies that inspections didn’t require them to look at every nut and pin on the ship. Employees of those companies testified they would look more generally at whether systems on the ship were working, but would only examine a part more closely if there was a problem.

In court documents filed in the case, Prime Mover Controls argued B.C. Ferries has only itself to blame for the accident, saying engineers did not carry out proper on-board inspections of the engines during the month the ship was operating before the accident.

The company also said the ferry corporation was using pins “that were inadequate and known to break under normal operating conditions.”

A report on the crash released by the Transportation Safety Board released two years after the accident blamed B.C. Ferries for inadequate supervision of many “safetycritical maintenance tasks” saying more independent cross-checking of work should have been done.

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Appeal court reverses landmark award

NV woman will get new trial, not $12.5M damages Jane Seyd

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THE B.C. Court of Appeal has tossed out a lower court decision that awarded $12.5 million to a North Vancouver woman for injuries suffered in three minor fender benders.

The award — handed out by a B.C. Supreme Court jury to Micheline Ciolli in October — was the largest award for this type of injury ever handed out in Canada.

But a panel of appeal court judges struck that down and ordered a new trial after deciding the judge in the original trial had not properly summarized the evidence for the jury.

The appeal court added the award was “wholly out of proportion to what was justified by the evidence before the court.”

The original award handed out by a B.C. Supreme Court jury covered injuries Ciolli suffered in three minor car accidents between 2006 and 2008.

In the first accident, Ciolli’s vehicle was Tboned by a car driving out of a parking lot. In the other two accidents, she was rear-ended by other drivers. Prior to the accident, Ciolli, a former real estate agent, was making between $250,000 and $350,000 from a “sexual health and wellness company” she owned with her husband.

According to the judgement, she testified in a five-day trial that as a result of the accidents, she suffers upper body pain “all day, every day,” is depressed and can’t function as the “energetic and successful businesswoman she once was.”

Ciolli’s circumstances were complicated, however, by an earlier accident she’d had when

a bookcase fell on her at the PNE in September 2003.

In the appeal, lawyers for ICBC argued the trial judge made a mistake by failing to give an even-handed summary of the evidence to the jury, including failing to remind them of their duty to determine which of Ciolli’s problems stemmed from the car accidents.

The insurance corporation also argued the award was “wholly out of proportion” to the

injuries Ciolli suffered.

In the case of one accident, ICBC had pointed out in earlier court proceedings that Ciolli didn’t seek medical attention, missed no work and went on holiday the following month.

In their decision, the three appeal court justices agreed, saying that kind of award would only be justified if Ciolli had suffered a “truly catastrophic injury.”

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THE wedding of the decade will see the Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary benefit from the generosity of Prince William and Kate Middleton.

The British royal couple is asking people to donate to 26 agencies across the world instead of buying them wedding gifts.

The CCGA is honoured to be on the list and hopes the royal recommendation will help the volunteer-run service continue to perform search and rescue off the coast of British Columbia, said Dugal Purdie, Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary Station 1 leader.

“We were very pleased to hear about it,” he said. “The royal family has been big supporters of the Royal National lifeboat institute, which is the British version of the Coast Guard, it’s 100 per cent volunteer.”

The CCGA makes up about 90 per cent of the Canadian Coast Guard strength across the country. It has 44 stations along the B.C. coast, including two on the North Shore.

In an average year, they get called out 40 to 50 times to provide marine support in a search and rescue mission. They respond to a quarter of all marine incidents and save more than 200 lives every year.

“Hopefully it will help with our funding; it’s expensive to run these boats. Just the training alone is an expensive business,” said Purdie.

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HE two alternative towers proposed for the West Van Safeway site at 17th Street got a rough reception at the developer-hosted information meeting on March 10.

Frankly, we were not surprised. West Vancouverites love the village-like feel of Dundarave and would prefer that ambience to extend to Ambleside.

Highrises shut out light and block views and create a different type of community.

Nevertheless, Ambleside merchants hanging on by their fingernails are keen to see the higher number of residential customers envisaged in the Safeway redevelopment as well as its underground parking lot in the centre of the shopping district.

We are not privy to whatever encouragement the developer may have

received from staff or politicians, but it is interesting to note that the “Ambleside Now” public meeting that unveiled plans for the revitalization of the area as West Vancouver heads towards its centennial concentrated on the potential of the 1300-block of Marine Drive, not on the Safeway site. It is easy to speculate that those in the know had reservations about the popularity of tower blocks.

The architect for the Safeway redevelopment has promised a redesign in “a lower-scale way.” What that will look like with the same huge density increase should be interesting.

Meanwhile, West Vancouver residents should participate in the Ideas Fair set for April 2 and 3 and offer their own ideas for the redevelopment of the 1300block of Ambleside. That way, there should be no last-minute surprises.

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Size limit would help halibut stock

Dear Editor: As a former commercial halibut fisherman, I couldn’t let Steven Panz’s March 9 letter to the editor, Halibut Quota Is Some Cheek, pass without comment.

Mr. Panz complains that sport fishermen only get 12 per cent of the total allowable catch. Just 20 years ago, the sport fleet caught less than one per cent of all the halibut on the B.C. coast. The truth is, the recreational halibut fishery has had, until only recently, very little meaningful history in the halibut fishery.

In 2003, when the (then) Department of Fisheries and Oceans bowed to pressure from the sport charter lobby and allocated 12 per cent of the halibut to the “sports” fishery, it came directly out of the pockets of commercial halibut fishermen with little or no compensation. Not only that, it was done at a time when the sports catch was still only four to six per cent.

It seemed like an incredible ripoff to the commercial

industry at the time and an extremely generous gift to the sports fishery. You can imagine what we think of the latest push for an even larger allocation.

I especially take issue with the word “gifted” that Mr. Panz uses to snidely describe the commercial quota each fisherman received when quotas were first brought in. The halibut fishermen of this coast weren’t “gifted” 88 per cent of the halibut allocation.

They weren’t gifted anything. They (and their fathers and grandfathers before them) worked diligently and under great hardship for every ounce of that quota.

When the quota fishery was first introduced, DFO imposed on the commercial fleet some of the most stringent regulations that could be devised. At the very heart of these regulations is the 30-inch minimum.

Halibut do not reproduce until age eight, when about 30 inches (76 centimetres) long. It is for that reason commercial fishermen can not keep halibut less than this size. The same cannot be said for the sport fishery.

Any size counts — to everyone’s detriment.

Commercial charter boat operators, these days, are pressured into almost “guaranteeing” salmon and halibut limits for their high-paying patrons. From my close observations of Prince Rupert charter operations, they often fill those quotas with two- to three-pound fish. It cannot be reasonably argued by any sensible person that killing off large numbers of baby halibut is sustainable.

Instead of whining that they are “owed” more fish and that it should come at the expense of the commercial fleet, it’s time the recreation fishery took responsibility for its own actions, or, in this case, lack of action. More stringent regulations are long overdue.

At the very least, a reasonable minimum size limit might possibly produce huge benefits for all halibut user groups and stop the bickering.

Don Ekroth North Vancouver

Progress driven by profits? North Shore is a kindly place

Dear Editor: Long ago I worked with a fellow whose attitude to runaway development was “Why should I care — I can’t see it from my place.”

I thought that reprehensible.

Now, in view of Park Royal’s south mall and the West Vancouver Safeway redevelopment plans for soaring into the sky, I think his answer was the only one.

You can’t stand in the way of profit, er, progress. . . .

Jas Derham-Reid West Vancouver

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Dear Editor: My husband, daughter, dog and I would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the eight North Shore residents who stopped their cars to check that we were OK and offer assistance when we got a flat tire on Capilano Road on Sunday, March 13. It’s wonderful to know that there are such thoughtful, caring individuals available and willing to help out complete strangers in need. You put a smile on our faces and warmed our hearts through your kindness.

The Verkade family Richmond

Check me out with a cashier Dear Editor: Jim Pattison has every right to be smiling in your March 13 story, Pattison Climbs Forbes List. Indeed he has worked hard, wisely and successfully.

However, while shopping at Save On Foods, I do not see many smiles on the clerks helping customers using the “self-serve” checkouts. Could that be because they see themselves more and more replaced by machines?

No doubt shoppers lead busy lives, but standing in the checkout line can lead to friendly discussions, chats with children, quiet prayer time or thinking happy memories.

Machines do not smile or wish you a “good day” or ask if you need help with carry-out.

Call me old-fashioned, but I call myself a happy personto-person individual and a looking-for-a-cashier shopper.

Jessie Jacklin North Vancouver

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Better whistleblower protection needed

“. . . expressing truths that are inconvenient to those in power is inherently dangerous and can cause serious harm to you, your career and your family’s wellbeing, even to your physical and mental health.”

Federal Accountability Initiative for Reform (FAIR), Feb. 2011

MOST of us cannot know what goes on behind the closed doors of the governments and corporations that, to a large extent, decide how we live our lives.

So when politicians, staff or corporate executives behind those doors engage in unscrupulous deeds, our systems of accountability become essential to our financial, environmental and social wellbeing.

Should the systems fail — because they were underfunded, badly drafted or circumvented — citizens are left with few protections.

Journalists offer some comfort, if and when they can get at the facts by going undercover or via a flawed access-to-information process.

Independent officers like auditors-general and ombudsmen, underfunded in B.C., give us more assurance

Christiane Ouimet, Canada’s former public sector integrity commissioner, tried to do for us.

And for their pains, we let them down.

In releasing FAIR’s “damning critique of (the) federal whistleblower protection law,” executive director David Hutton was referring to the Public Servants Disclosure Protection Act (PSDPA).

Ostensibly, the act was intended to protect government employees from retaliation should they report what they believed to be acts of wrongdoing on the part of their colleagues or superiors.

But as FAIR’s analysis reveals, when it came to protecting employees in Ouimet’s office, the legislation was a disturbing failure.

This was confirmed in a December 2010 report

by Auditor General Sheila Fraser, who reported that 24 employees left the office between Aug. 5, 2007 and July 31, 2009.

Noting that this “amounted to an average turnover rate

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Elizabeth James that someone is watching the store, as does the federal parliamentary budget officer.

But when all else fails, we must rely on the courage of ethical individuals on the inside who remain determined to see truth and integrity prevail.

In Dec. 2002, Time Magazine named three whistleblowers — Sherron Watkins of Enron, Coleen Rowley of the FBI and Cynthia Cooper of WorldCom — its persons of the year. In doing so, the magazine said that although “their lives may not have been at stake,” the three “put pretty much everything else on the line. “Their jobs, their health, their privacy, their sanity — they risked all of them to bring us badly needed word of trouble inside crucial institutions.”

For more than two years, that is precisely what employees inside the office of

of over 50 per cent per year,” Fraser went on to observe that the numbers “included the departure of the majority of staff in senior positions who reported directly to the commissioner.”

Worst of all is the fact that the departing PSIC employees — most of whom had years of exemplary public service in their resumes — endured the overt and subtle retaliations from which the legislation purports to protect them.

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Increase foot patrols on the Lonsdale beat QUESTION:

We are residents in Lower Lonsdale, and we are concerned with the number of disturbances that take place on weekends in and around the First Street and Lonsdale Avenue area.

We are woken almost every weekend by drunken shouting, swearing, fighting, domestic disputes and vandalism such as kicking in windows and signs.

The park area adjacent to the John Braithwaite Community Centre is also a concern, as it seems to be a gathering point for local youths who share alcohol and drugs openly. In a recent incident in this location, my girlfriend and I were threatened with physical violence and verbally abused by a young gentleman who was clearly intoxicated. The RCMP later arrested said individual and we appreciate their speedy response.

My opinion is that many of these people are making this journey between the various bars in the area, or are just kids with no place to go and nothing to do except cause trouble and discomfort for others.

I appeal to the local RCMP to assist the residents of this area with more officers on nightly weekend foot patrol. How can you help us with this situation?

Many thanks.

Brendon Charles James North Vancouver Dear Brendon: Thank you for your question. It reflects a truth about Lower Lonsdale of which we have been aware on an ongoing basis over the years: that it has the most activity of any neighbourhood on the North Shore.

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Peter DeVries It is the most densely populated, it is home to both residential units and businesses, and it is adjacent to Lonsdale Quay, the busiest transit hub on this side of the Burrard Inlet. In most circumstances, densely populated areas with high volumes of traffic encounter higher numbers of crimes.

Lower Lonsdale is no different, and statistics from our crime analysis bear that out.

That said, according to a 2010 MacLean’s article, North Vancouver is one of the safest urban communities in Canada with a very low amount of crime — boasting a crime rate lower than that of other communities in the Lower Mainland. That crime rate has also consistently dropped over the last 10 years, and continues to do so.

Nevertheless, last year City of North Vancouver Mayor Darrell Mussatto put a challenge to our detachment’s senior management: “How can an already safe area be made safer?”

We took up that challenge, and last summer implemented the Lonsdale Corridor Crime Response, an initiative that, just as you request, saw two officers dedicated to foot patrols in Lower Lonsdale

during most summer nights until bar closing time.

This “throwback” to traditional policing practices was intended to increase contact with residents and businesses in the Lower Lonsdale area, to generate information about crime and other problems, and to create a highly visible and consistent police presence in the area.

The project was monitored and assessed through a partnership we built with the Institute For Canadian Urban Research Studies at Simon Fraser University’s School Of Criminology. The institute was given access to our report data for the purpose of conducting statistical analyses. The results were notable.

In comparison with statistics from the period of 2007-2010, the four month pilot project generated a reduction in calls for service by 17 per cent. Drug possession files jumped 127 per cent above detachment averages (thanks in part to the pungent aroma of burning marijuana!). There was a 32-per-cent decline in thefts from vehicles, and a total of 422 violation tickets issued for Liquor Act violations, traffic and bicycle offences and city bylaw infractions.

The project is in line with the RCMP’s crime-reduction methodology, which identifies proactive contact with the community as a cornerstone of successful policing. By maintaining ongoing, positive relationships with people in our city, we can be directly responsive to their needs. The success of the program has prompted the city to renew the project for the next two years.

So, the next time you call us about drunken revellers in

your back alley, it may very well be two beat cops who answer. If it is, make sure to say “Hi,” introduce yourself, and offer some feedback.

Your input is the reason we’re out there.

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B.C. film and TV business tops $1B in 2010 revenue

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NORTH Shore movie studios are buzzing with activity after a big upswing last year in the Lower Mainland’s film and TV business.

“I think that we are feeling optimistic, and we are off to a good start,” said Peter Leitch, chairman of the Motion Picture Industry Production Association of B.C..

A total of 246 productions were shot in B.C. in 2010 according to the B.C. Film Commission.

The early part of the year was slow because of the Olympics, but the busy summer and fall seasons brought in more than $1 billion in revenue.

“We don’t target shows according to how much money they are going to spend. What we do is showcase the province to everybody. We just take them as they come,” said the commission’s Susan Croome.

The introduction of the production service tax credit and the HST has increased the popularity

of filming in Vancouver, said Leitch.

North Shore Studios is concentrating on B.C.-based producers to increase the local industry, but Leitch admits there aren’t any simple solutions. “There’s a bunch of factors that are difficult to influence.”

In 2010, most of the production last year was in television, with more than 100 television shows filming or in production.

“We’ve developed an expertise for getting the job done on time and on budget, and we’ve got a really good track record here. We’ve got great infrastructure with five major studios in the Lower Mainland. We’ve got the crew base, the cast and the infrastructure, and those are the key things for television,” said Leitch.

Television series production brought in $512 million in 2010, an increase of $74 million from 2009.

The film business employs an estimated 35,000 jobs around the province, making British Columbia the third largest film production centre in North America, after Los Angeles and New York.

Protectors worthy of our protection From page 7

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From the misuse of municipal golf course accounts to the BC Rail deal; from Liberal sponsorships to Lehmann Brothers; and from the Gulf of Mexico oil spill to the doctoring of climate-change reports — locally, nationally, internationally, we’ve seen the need. Employees

“on the inside” are often in the only position to protect us, not just against Time’s “black comedy of corporate fraud,” but also against ticking timebombs within governments, unelected agencies like TransLink, and inside so-called public corporations like BC Hydro and B.C. Ferries.

Surely, their courage earns them the right to be protected in return?

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BRIGHT LIGHTS

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North Vancouver Board of Education reception

District of North Vancouver assistant fire chief Steve Feenstra, school district secretary-treasurer Irene Young, District of North Vancouver Coun. Mike Little and trustee Barry Forward team up for a photo.

Argyle students Kathleen Steele, Devin Rajala and Vanessa Kaluk serve punch.

The North Vancouver Board of Education hosted a reception celebrating its community partners and schools at the Artists For Kids Gallery at the Leo Marshall Curriculum Centre March 7. Timed with Education Week, the annual trustees’ reception featured a slide show, a performance by a Handsworth saxophone quartet and refreshments served by Argyle secondary students.

Argyle students Taylor Troll, Samantha Chang-Foidl and Craig Hartley distribute nametags.

Trustees Sheila Bouman and Mary Tasi flank Handsworth principal Mark James.

Linda Witham and Dorothy Lynas principal Joan Martins flash their smiles.

Trustees Franci Stratton, Linda Buchanan and Holly Back ensure the event goes off without a hitch.

North Shore Neighbourhood House executive director Don Rutherford and District of North Vancouver social planner Annie Mauboules attend.

MLA Ralph Sultan, Cyndi Gerlach and superintendent John Lewis show their support.

Please direct requests for event coverage to: emcphee@nsnews.com. For more Bright Lights photos go to: www.nsnews.com/galleries.

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Dotto Tech takes on the radio IT is amazing how quickly the Internet has morphed from an information resource to a communications media to a social media mecca, affecting every aspect of our lives.

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and allowing the soil to gradually soak up the water.

This method, called bottom watering, is better than overhead watering, which can push the seed too deep into the soil. Misting the soil’s surface with a spray bottle is also effective for keeping the humidity flush.

Seed sowing soil should be sterilized and uniformly fine to keep the seed on the surface and provide constant moisture. A coarse soil allows the seed to fall in too deep, thereby starving the seed of the light needed for germination.

It is coming into focus for me as I move into a new stage of my career.

March 30 marks the launch of a new venture for Dotto Tech. Two years ago, I pulled the plug on it as a TV show, and I have spent the past year or so trying to figure out the best way to move ahead.

I finally decided that radio with a heavy social media focus was the way of the future, at least as far as my brand goes.

As I build out the business case and content case for the new show, all the aspects of social media are standing out as the pillars that it, and I assume many other new ventures, are built upon.

That is one of the really cool things about having a business that is based on communicating the world of technology. Much of what we talk about is what we have to use in our business practices. So as I build the new show, the very process of learning the new skills

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CATHY Roddie (left), Peter Tregale, Gary Eder and Cheryl Painter look forward to creating, displaying and selling their works at Painters’ Landing on the grass areas adjoining the Ferry Building Gallery and Millennium Park in West Vancouver, April 1-Oct. 31, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Artists can rent a space for $55 per month. To apply for a permit, email gallery@westvancouver.ca and send in three photographs of your work.

HOME IDEAS Barb Lunter shares tips on making everyday life easier. page 17

Spring seed sowing basics following quote by Leo Aikman provides a good starting point: “A good gardener always plants three seeds — one for the bugs, one for the weather and one for himself.”

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Todd Major MARCH is seed sowing month and of all the wisdom out there related to growing seeds, the

Sowing seeds at home is an easy way to grow your own annuals and vegetables, and the following seed sowing basics will make sowing seeds at home rewarding.

Use clean hands, tools and trays to sow your seeds, which will prevent many of the diseases that kill seeds from attacking your crop.

Many people recommend bleach or special fungal cleaners to sanitize seeding equipment; but washing trays, pots and hands with household dish soap will usually prevent most disease infestations. To further prevent disease problems, use sterilized seed soil that can be purchased from the local garden centre. Sterilized seeding soil also prevents the use of toxic fungicides to control diseases.

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Social media allows intimacy From page 13 and techniques I need can be the content for the show, or this very column! (To speak nothing of the blatant self promotional opportunities!)

The new show will, of course, air over the radio (6 p.m.

Wednesdays on AM650). But it is the streaming content, the Facebook fan page, the show website and tools like Twitter that will determine its ultimate success.

Right from the get go I have been using social media to help me design the show. My Facebook friends have been offering advice as to the content they want to see — make that hear — on the show.

Twitter and LinkedIn have brought me in touch with guests for the show, as well as experts who are advising me on the best ways to communicate with my followers in these social environments.

In the past, to support the TV show, we had a website that we updated with episode descriptions and posted a few blogs on. We responded to, but didn’t encourage, email to the show.

Today, as we launch the new project, we have a Facebook fan page (by all means please “like” it at www.facebook. com/dottotech), we have a Twitter feed (Dottotech) and we have the old website, but updated and, I hope, more engaging

(www.dottotech.com). The basis of a successful social media venture is real engagement with your audience, which is what every radio show and TV show on the planet is seeking. But while those shows have the power of mass media behind them to reach their audience, it is difficult for their audience to reach them, so regardless of how committed to dialogue they are, it was a difficult task.

Now, however, contact is easy, intimate and perhaps a bit overwhelming.

One of the core philosophies around being a modern age media superstar, like me, is engagement. When people post comments on your Facebook wall or website, make suggestions, answer questions or offer advice, you need to react in some tangible way.

This is a new level of commitment, as it takes time and exposes you to uncomfortable situations, or to making mistakes that cost your reputation. But it is also an intimate, direct exchange with your audience, and one that should keep your content relevant, your sponsors satisfied and your audience loyal.

Steve Dotto is host of Dotto Tech, which airs Wednesdays at 6 p.m. on AM650. Visit him online at www.dottotech.com, or www. facebook.com/dottotech. Write him with suggestions to questions@ dottotech.com.

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When you have a chance you may want to visit www.hints-n-tips.com. This website is basically a blog site where users supply hints and tips for everyday living. Search the site for tips on cleaning your carpets and removing old fabric stains. Pet tips, travel advice and do-it-yourself plumbing hints

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Wet rubber gloves can get rid of cat hair From page 17 removes fingerprints from stainless steel appliances? Try it on your stainless toaster or refrigerator before purchasing those expensive stainless cleaners.

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If you are a cat owner you may want to try this little trick. To remove cat hair from furniture and clothing, simply wet down a pair of rubber gloves and gently rub away the hair.

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Townhomes get LEED certification ONE of the newest townhome developments in North Vancouver has made environmental history.

Adera’s 60 stacked townhomes are being built at 735 West 15th Street will be the first multi-family development in Canada to be certified with both the LEED for Homes Platinum and Built Green Gold awards for environmental practices.

LEED is a building certification that verifies a building is using the most environmentally conscious materials and methods. Built Green is a voluntary program that aims to reduce the impact the building has on the environment.

The townhomes feature Energy Star windows and appliances, motion sensor light switches,

fluorescent light fixtures, low-VOC paints, lowflow faucets, water-efficient irrigation and the capacity for solar cells to be installed.

The development will also have one of the first installations of a “building size” water heat recovery system.

Indigenous cedar siding and walls, natural woods and slates and limestone are featured throughout the townhomes that range from 450 square feet to 1,000 square feet.

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Inform kids of family deaths WHEN a family member dies, parents can be conflicted about what to tell the children, how to tell them and whether the children should go to the funeral or memorial service.

Parenting Today Kathy Lynn

If a family member is ill, it’s important to talk to the children and be honest. How much information you give them is determined by their age and personality, but the kids will know something is going on. If you try to fool them into thinking life is normal it just won’t work, because life isn’t normal. You may be distracted, worried and away a lot. Children notice changes and worry about them.

They tend to believe that things happen because of them. So if you don’t let them know that you are distracted because of an illness or if you are away at the hospital every day, they are likely to believe it’s their fault.

They may think they did something wrong.

So say something simple like: “I have been visiting the hospital because Aunt Lucy is sick,” or “Daddy needs more sleep right now because he’s not feeling well.”

That may be all they need to hear. Give them a chance to ask questions and answer clearly. If they have more questions, they will

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Alicia Love, 16, Keith Lynn secondary Art teachers: Sara Place and Kat Thorsen Favourite art: abstract Favourite artist: Tim Burton Her teachers write: Alicia is a true original. She has developed her own style, but always challenges herself to take her artwork to a new level with each project. Her media of choice include charcoal, pastel, paint and clay. Alicia creates characters from her mind, which can be fanciful or frightening. She has participated in two stop-motion animation productions — building characters, creating scenery, filming and doing post-production. Alicia inspires her peers by example. She works fearlessly yet gently, and never hesitates to help others with their projects if they ask. She exudes the personality of an artist and her talent is fierce!

Young Artists of the Week are selected from North Shore schools by Artists for Kids for displaying exceptional ability in their classroom artwork.

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Canyon Ecology Centre will be hosting a series of presentations from March 20-25 at 3663 Park Rd., North Vancouver.

Admission by suggested donation of $2 per person or $5 per family. Info and complete schedule: 604-990-3755 or www.dnv.org/ecology.

Imagine and Explore — Wake Up: Children ages three to six accompanied by an adult can look for signs of spring as flowers open and animals wake up, Saturday, March 26, 10:30

a.m.-noon at Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre, 3663 Park Rd., North Vancouver. Fee: $8.25. Registration: 604-9903755. Info: www.dnv.org/ ecology/.

Kellie Haines Returns: Children’s entertainer Kellie Haines will perform March 26 at the Silk Purse Gallery, 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver.

Reservations Required. Tickets: $5-8. Info: 604-925-7292.

The Backbeat Singers: A new

children’schoirforkidsagesnine to 13 will hold its first session, Wednesday, March 30, 3:30-5 p.m. at the Notable Kids Music studio, 3063 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. No auditions required. Registration: www. backbeatsingers.com.

— compiled by Debbie Caldwell Email information for your non-profit, by donation or nominal fee event to listings@ nsnews.com. For our online listings, go to www.nsnews.com, scroll to Community Events and click on Add Your Event.

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A Public Hearing is scheduled for 6:00 p.m., MONDAY, MARCH 28, 2011, in the Council Chamber of the Municipal Hall, 355 West Queens Road, North Vancouver, B.C., to provide an opportunity for Council to hear from all persons who believe that their interest in property is affected by the proposed bylaw; written submissions will be accepted up to the conclusion of the Public Hearing.

EAST SEYMOUR ZONING BYLAWS BYLAW 7886

The District of North Vancouver Rezoning Bylaw 1267 (Bylaw 7886)

Applicant:

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The subject lands include 4310 Gallant Avenue, 4318-4322 Gallant Avenue, 4330 Gallant Avenue, 4342-4344 Gallant Avenue, 2211 Panorama Drive, 2221 Panorama Drive, 4313-4323 Gallant Avenue, 4349-4355 Gallant Avenue, 2181 Panorama Drive, 4361-4387 Gallant Avenue, and 4390 Gallant Avenue, as indicated in the following map:

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Give children time and space to digest news From page 21 ask if you just relax and give them time and space.

For example, a six-year-old may just need to know that Aunt Lucy is very sick. But an eight-year-old may want to know more about what she has and how it affects her and a 12-yearold might want details on her treatment.

If someone is terminally ill, let the children know that you are worried. Tell them that Grandma had a stroke and you are worried she might die. If you try to reassure them that all is well, they will be confused and feel betrayed when she does die.

They may also not trust you because you were so wrong.

Let the children be involved. They can make a card for the sick person or go and visit as long as they are prepared to behave appropriately and know how the patient will look. If there are tubes or dressings just tell the child before they visit.

When someone dies, tell the kids clearly. If you say they went to sleep, the kids can easily become afraid to go the sleep themselves or have you sleep. So tell them that Aunt Lucy was sick and has died. Let them know that you are sad. Then listen.

They will let you know with their questions how much they are ready to hear. They may go away and play and not ask anything until the next day and that’s just fine.

For some kids that will be enough. They will know why things are a bit different. Older kids will ask questions, and their questions will inform you how much they need to know.

Don’t be surprised if they grieve in spurts. They may be sad for a short time, then run off and play. Then, when you least expect it, a month later you may find them crying in a corner.

I believe that children should attend the funeral. It’s a way to say goodbye. But plan it to meet the needs of the child.

If the deceased is a very close relative or is the other parent, you need a supportive adult to care for the kids. Bring a caregiver to be with you and the children at the funeral so there is someone to focus totally on the children and their needs.

It’s fine to take the kids out of the chapel or church if they need to take a break. You may decide to bring them to the service but not to the cemetery because that’s more difficult for the kids to handle. In that case, the caregiver will take the kids home and then bring them to whatever reception may be happening after the interment.

Kathy Lynn is a parenting expert who is a professional speaker, broadcaster, columnist and author of Who’s In Charge Anyway? and But Nobody Told Me I’d Ever Have to Leave Home. For information or to book Kathy for a speaking engagement, go to her website at www.ParentingToday.ca.

To rezone the properties to a new Village Commercial–Gallant Avenue Zone (VC-G).

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BYLAW 7887

The District of North Vancouver Rezoning Bylaw 1268 (Bylaw 7887)

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The subject lands include 1012 – 1022 Deep Cove Road, 1046 Deep Cove Road and 4260-4266 Mt. Seymour Parkway as identified in the following map:

Purpose:

To rezone the properties to a new Village Commercial–Deep Cove Road Zone (VC-DC).

They are now a conscious solution for many parents on the North Shore. On April 23 at 9 a.m. PST, thousands of people around the world will simultaneously change their child’s cloth diaper as part of The Great Cloth Diaper Change, hoping to set a new world record for the most cloth diapers changed at one time and to raise awareness for using cloth diapers as an alternative to disposables diapers.

According to Karen Randall, owner of New & Green Baby Co., the savings should be incentive enough for parents.

In the first three years, parents can expect to shell out an estimated $3,290 in disposables and accessories while parents using cloth diapers will spend an estimated $1,041 up front.

Ontario and Quebec offer grants to families who want to usew cloth diapers instead of disposables, and Randall is hoping the City of North Vancouver will get on board. If the city agrees, she hopes the grant will be between $150 and $200.

— Ashley MacDonald

Copies of the bylaw, resolution, supporting staff report and other relevant background material are available from March 16, 2011 at the District of North Vancouver Clerk’s Office (Monday to Friday, except statutory holidays, between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.) or online at www.dnv.org/public_hearing. Please direct inquiries to Ms. Tamsin Guppy, Community Planner, at 604-990-2391.

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A Magical Afternoon: Argyle student Brianna Carlson along C A R S

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Caroun Photo Club: Meetings are held the third Wednesday of every month, 7-9 p.m. at the Silk Purse Arts Centre, 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Visitors are welcome.

For more information go to www.carounphotoclub.com.

Deep Cove Ladies’ Lions Club meets at 6:30 p.m. on the second and last Wednesday of each month at Lions Garey Ham Court, 936 Bowron Court, North Vancouver.

New members are welcome.

For more information call Sally Scott at 604-924-1923.

Gleneagles Scottish Country Dance Club: Experienced classes every Wednesday, 7:30-9:30 p.m. at Hollyburn Elementary, 1329 Duchess Ave., West Vancouver. For more information call Simon at 604-925-9333.

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ON the slopes of Grouse Mountain, everyone knows him as Blazin’ Blake, but at home he’s a 10-year-old boy who happens to have autism, and until recently didn’t know he loved to ski.

Blake’s mom, Cyndi Gerlach, was hesitant at first to enroll Blake in skiing lessons through the Vancouver Adaptive Snow Sports Society because the Gerlachs had already tried so many different sporting activities with Blake with less than positive results.

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Vancouver Adaptive Snow Sports is a volunteer-run program that gives people with both physical and developmental disabilities the opportunity to strap on some skis or a snowboard and learn what it’s like to carve into fresh snow.

The program offers adaptive ski equipment to suit a wide variety of disabilities.

One of Blake’s instructors, Dan Moscrit, said that communicating with Blake was difficult at first. When Blake was angry with Dan, he referred to him “as bad puttytat” from the Sylvester the Cat cartoons.

But despite the challenges, VASS has noticed more autistic kids registering in recent years.

Skiing seems to work for Blake because it gives him the opportunity to interact with people and develop social skills but also be independent at the same time, according to Gerlach. “[Skiing] gives confidence and the reward for me is when you see that kind of progression. It’s really satisfying,” she said.

Gerlach now has plans to get back on her skis for the first time in 20 years.

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VASS’s annual fundraiser, the VASS Challenge Cup, was held on Grouse Mountain March 11. The event featured

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enthusiastic and appreciative.

“Sirius has 120 stations and no commercials,” said my husband.

“Neat,” said I. “You’re going to love it,” he added.

“I bet,” I nodded.

“When we go on road trips we won’t have to change the station,” he said.

“How about that,” I said, and carefully stacked the boxes with all the bits and pieces required for installation into a tidy pile.

Several weeks later, after his prompts to make an appointment at Performance Car Stereo in North Van didn’t get the desired effect, my gift-giver called them and set the date for me.

One morning without my car and a quick lesson later, and I was ready to hit the road.

I poked Channel 1, and got an earful of standard Top 40. From Channels 4 through 9 I discovered a direct correlation to past decades of music (of course I paused at ’80s on 8 and ’90s on 9 . . . those were my party years, after all).

I soon discovered a fondness for Alt Nation on Channel 21, First Wave on Channel 22 and the mellow acoustic tunes on The Coffee House (Channel 30).

I decided to skip the 24-hour a day Springsteen (10) and Pearl Jam (17) channels, and sampled two minutes of Howard Stern (100) only to get incredibly offended . . . I avoid him at all costs now.

Still, it wasn’t long before I was driving the long way home so I could sing along to an old Clash song, and even sat parked outside my house for 20 minutes once as I tried to decide on my pre-set channels (still an entertaining work

in progress). Among my current favourites: The Spectrum on Channel 18, Iceberg (85) and CBC Radio 3 (86).

So, as it turns out, I love it — there are 120 stations with no commercials! Plus, we took a family ski trip to the Interior at the end of January, and we didn’t have to search for new stations; our reception remained clear.

Here’s how Sirius Satellite Radio works: vehicles equipped with a satellite radio receiver and a subscription get unlimited access to all 120 channels of commercial-free music, news, talk, sports and comedy.

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Most new vehicles are available with satellite radio. If your car doesn’t have an integrated satellite radio, there are a variety of Sirius dock– and–play and portable radios available that can be installed quickly and easily (like mine).

Satellite radio provides coverage across North America from urban centres to some of the most remote regions. Even while you are travelling from one province to another or within the United States, the reception remains clear. You can drive from Victoria to Charlottetown or Winnipeg to Miami without ever having to change the channel. Though you cannot, I have discovered, get any reception at all in an underground garage. Sirius subscribers in Canada can also download a listening app for their BlackBerry, iPhone, iPod Touch or Android device and stream their favourite channels. The app is available at www.sirius.ca/mobile.

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Chuck Taylor, general manager of Taylormotive Auto Repair says it’s important to do a safety inspection after winter driving to make sure that everything is operating properly with brakes, suspension steering and exhaust.

“The problem today is that there’s a lot of salt on the roads.

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Give the car a really good wash, inside and out, to get all of the leftover salt or any additives that cars get coated in during the cold season. Salt that builds up on the floor mats that doesn’t get washed out can eventually cause rust underneath.

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AFTER a long winter of snow and salt, it’s important to ensure your brakes are working properly. the seasons is recommended to prevent dirt and rust from biting into the paint.

The next thing to check is the tread on the tires. If you have winter tires change them to summer tires, and check the tire pressure to ensure they haven’t deflated. Tire rotation is suggested every 9,600 kilometres.

Before people take off to go on an adventure the windows should also be inspected for cracks, and especially important for where we live is making sure wiper blades are in good condition.

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BY adopting these five driving behaviours, you can cut back on gas, save money, curb harmful emissions and improve safety on our roads.

1. Be mindful — Seatbelts and car seats revolutionized the way we drive and forever changed the way we think about safety and driving. Nowadays, the buzz is all about fuel efficiency, saving money and the environment.

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On the North Shore, cars are likely to be the victims of rust.

Rust develops when the metal is exposed to air or moisture for a period of time, even from tiny rocks chipping the paint.

There are some things car owners can do to protect their car from falling victim to rust.

Make sure your car is washed regularly. When clean it’s easier to see if there are chips in the paint, which, “is the perfect breeding ground for rust,” said Brad Green, owner of Elite Auto Body.

If cars aren’t washed regularly then dirt, grime and salt provide a perfect slice of heaven for salt and rust to take a bite out of your car.

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DON’T let rust take hold — it could mean the end for your car. aluminum these days and the majority of panels are steel, as soon as the steel is exposed to the air is will start to rust within days,” said Green.

Some auto body companies advertise paint protection services that will make a car rustproof for a lifetime but there is some doubt to that claim. The sealants are actually estimated to last for roughly a year.

Can’t make it to the body shop right away? A can of touch up paint is a good idea to keep on hand to temporarily protect the exposed metal. And in a pinch, clear nail polish will do the job until you can drive to the body shop.

“The problem with rust is it’s cancer for your car. If you get at it right away then you can stop it from expanding,” said Green.

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TUNE UP AND DRIVE

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Church concert

VIOLINISTS with the Ambleside Orchestra rehearse for their upcoming Generations Concert, Wednesday, March 30, 7:30 p.m. at St. Andrew’s United Church, 1044 St. George’s Ave., North Vancouver. Fee: by donation.

community bulletin board From page 23 in the Atrium at Capilano Mall, North Vancouver. Over one hundred competitors have been working on bridges from kits for the past few weeks. The competition will determine who has built the strongest.

Ideas Fair: The Ambleside Business Association invites members to a special early bird ideas fair for the 1300 Block of Marine Drive, West Vancouver Monday, March 28, 7:309:30 a.m. at Beachside Forno

Restaurant, 1362 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. There will be a group discussion on uses, experiences and character desired for the redevelopment of the block.

Registration: jordan.prior@grosvenor.com or 604-640-3504.

Info: www.amblesideaterfront. com.

— compiled by Debbie Caldwell Email information for your nonprofit, by donation or nominal fee event to listings@nsnews.com.

For our online listings, go to www. nsnews.com scroll to Community Events and click on Add Your Event.

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Purpose: The Finance Committee will review options relating to the distribution of the City’s 2011 property tax levy among the available tax classes: residential, business, light industry and recreation properties.

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MAKE DELICIOUS PLANS with our food calendar See PAGE 38

YOUR NORTH SHORE GUIDE to EXCEPTIONAL CUISINE

Taking a bite out of spring

Angela Shellard

Contributing Writer

RHUBARB is one of those things that you either love or hate.

Its acidic tang isn’t everyone’s cup of tea, but I really like it, particularly in baked goods and fruity desserts. Technically rhubarb is a vegetable, but it’s generally used as you would a fruit. If you grow your own rhubarb or receive some from a friend’s garden, make sure to discard the leaves; they contain oxalic acid and can be fatal if ingested, particularly for pets. Choose rhubarb with straight, brightly coloured stalks — the pale greenish ones are very sour. You can substitute thawed and drained frozen rhubarb in these recipes but I’ve never found it to be a very good substitute for fresh, which is usually available from January through July (the earlier product is hothouse grown).

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THAT was a long winter.

Perhaps it was the void left after last year’s Olympic party, or the interminable round of flu and cold bugs that has been circulating, or maybe it just felt prolonged to me. Regardless, I have never been more ready to welcome spring and the flavourfilled events that come with it.

Kick things off tomorrow, March 24,

by Dining Out for Life. A record 238 restaurants are taking part in this year’s edition of the HIV/AIDS fundraiser.

Restaurants around the province will contribute 25 per cent of their sales that day to support people living with HIV/ AIDS though A Loving Spoonful and Friends For Life.

On the North Shore, restaurants include Altitudes Bistro and The Observatory on Grouse Mountain, Browns Socialhouse, Burgoo Bistro, Fishworks, Gambrinus Restaurant, Hurricane Grill, Memphis Blues, Queens Cross Pub, Thai House and the Tomahawk.

The one-day event has raised more than $3 million in the past 16 years. Visit www.DiningOutForLife.ca for more information.

Prepare to dine in the dark on Saturday night, when local restaurants flip the switch and go without lights for Earth Hour from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. Held on the last Saturday of March annually, Earth Hour was conceived in 2007 by the World Wildlife Fund and The Sydney Morning Herald to raise awareness towards the need to take action on climate change. It asks households and businesses to turn off their non-essential lights and other electrical

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3 cups chopped rhubarb 1 cup granulated sugar 2 cups strawberries 3 tbsp fresh orange juice ½ tsp very finely grated orange zest In a saucepan, cook rhubarb with ¼ cup water over low heat for about 10 minutes or until juices are released. Stir in sugar. Increase See Custard page 36

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heat to medium; cover and cook for about five minutes or until tender. Let cool. In a food processor, puree rhubarb and strawberries until smooth.

Stir in orange juice and zest.

Freeze in an ice-cream maker according to manufacturer’s instructions (it will be quite soft). Scoop into a freezer container and place in freezer until firm. Makes 10 half-cup servings.

Rhubarb Custard Bars A shortbread crust topped with a sweet/tart custard filling — gooey and good.

Crust:

1¼ cups all-purpose flour ½ cup sugar ½ cup butter, room temperature Filling: ¾ cup sugar ¼ tsp salt 2 tbsp flour 4 eggs, beaten 1 tsp vanilla 4-5 cups chopped rhubarb Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a nine-inch by 13-inch glass baking dish with cooking spray.

Crust: Blend flour and sugar together, then cut in the butter with a fork or pastry blender. Press crust into pan and bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Prepare filling while crust is baking.

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Filling: In a large mixing bowl, blend sugar and flour, then add eggs, vanilla and rhubarb; blend well. Pour mixture over partially baked crust and continue baking for 30-35 minutes, until set. Serve warm or cooled; store leftovers in the refrigerator.

Rhubarb Upside-down Cake This cake has a crunchy topping that actually ends up on the bottom (so I guess it’s not really a topping, is it?).

Topping: 4 tbsp butter, melted ½ cup all-purpose flour ¼ cup sugar ½ tsp salt

Cake: ½ cup plus 4 tbsp butter, room temperature (divided use) 1 pound rhubarb, cut on the diagonal into ½” pieces 1¾ cups sugar 1½ cups all-purpose flour 1½ tsp baking powder ½ tsp salt 1 tsp finely grated orange zest plus 1 tbsp fresh orange juice 2 large eggs 1 cup sour cream

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Make the topping: Stir together butter, flour, sugar See Rhubarb page 37

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Rhubarb muffins: sweet spring snack From page 36

and salt until moist and crumbly.

Make the cake: Butter a nine inch round cake pan (two inches deep). Dot the bottom with four tablespoons butter, cut into pieces. Toss rhubarb with ¾ cup sugar and let stand for two minutes; toss again and spread in pan.

Whisk together flour, baking powder and salt. Beat remaining ½ cup of butter and one cup sugar with a mixer on medium speed until pale and fluffy. Beat in zest and juice. Beat in eggs, one at a time, until incorporated, scraping down sides of bowl.

Beat in flour mixture in three additions, alternating with sour cream, until smooth.

Spread evenly over rhubarb; crumble topping evenly over batter. Bake until a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean and top springs back when touched, about one hour. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes. Run a knife around the edge of cake and invert onto a wire rack. Serve slightly warm or at room temperature.

Makes eight to 10 servings.

Rhubarb Crisp Muffins Topping: 1 ⁄3 cup brown sugar 1 tbsp softened butter

1 tsp cinnamon Muffins: 1½ cups packed brown sugar ½ cup softened butter 1 egg 1 tsp vanilla ½ tsp almond extract 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp baking soda 1 cup buttermilk 3 cups finely diced rhubarb For the topping, combine sugar, butter and cinnamon in a small bowl and mix until crumbly; set aside.

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A younger set of kids than ever before are about to take a swing at field hockey in West Vancouver this spring, as the club gets ready to welcome a new U6 division.

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MORE than 180 young West Vancouver Field Hockey Club players from U6-U12 participated in camps at Ambleside turf fields during spring break.

“We’ve had so much interest at the U7 level that people are wanting to enter their kids early,” said Margi Spooner, a member of the junior division executive at the West Vancouver Field Hockey Club.

The new division will include once-a-week sessions with a coach and group of junior coaches from the older divisions who will guide the kids through the sport and teach them some of the basics.

“It’s purely fun, and our U7 and U8 is really oriented around that and participation as well,” said Spooner.

Spring season starts this April, and it’s shaping up to be an exciting time for players of all ages if the new artificial turf field designed specifically for field hockey is finished before the end of the eight-week season.

Right now, that’s purely dependent on weather, said Patricia Macleod, president of the West Vancouver Field Hockey Facilities Society, which did the fundraising for the new field.

The new field will contain a much finer, smoother material, which means a faster, more exciting game.

“The ideal surface is very, very flat, as flat as possible, and smooth, so all these years on the North Shore we’ve been playing basically on soccer pitches and the ball doesn’t move as fast,” she said.

It’s been a long wait for a home field for North Shore field hockey players.

“It’s huge for the club, because ever since the sport moved to an artificial surface, which was in the mid-’80s, we’ve never had a home field,” said Macleod.

An artificial turf field hockey field was first proposed by the club in the late 1980s, and was recommended as part of the 1999 Recreation Facility Master Plan, but that also fell flat.

This field is the initiative of the field hockey club and the soccer groups, who will split time on the field 50/50, and was made possible with $800,000 in fundraising as well as $3 million from federal and provincial governments and $760,000 from the municipality.

With the new field built, the club is busily preparing several new programs to launch this fall, and though the details haven’t been finalized it’s expected to include new adult recreational programs and some new U12 programs.

As well, Macleod said she hopes it increases the visibility of the game, especially among men and boys. Of the club’s 2,500 members, just 15 per cent are male at this point, and she’s hoping to change that once guys get the chance to see what the sport looks like on a regulation field.

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Club adding more junior coaches From page 39

hockey,” she said. “There’s plays happening very fast, the ball movement is super fast and people are running like crazy.”

This year is also the first year of a multiyear coaching strategy to improve the quality of coaches and get more coaches accredited, either through local club training sessions or

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The club has also continued to expand the number of junior coaches, taken from the ranks of older players in high school and university, to help adult coaches on many of the technical aspects of the game.

“We probably have 150 kids who are coaching right now,” said Spooner, adding that helps build the capacity of the sport in the future.

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Thank you to the North Shore News and the Canadian Red Cross.

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Andrew Mark Lambert Dec 24, 1957 - March 23, 2006 Those we love never go away They walk beside us each and every ‘‘day’’ Unseen; unheard but forever near Still loved and missed and very dear Mum & Dad

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BEESLEY- Elsie passed away peacefully on Tuesday March 8th, 2011 at the age of 97. She was born in Liverpool. Elsie will be lovingly remembered by her son; Ron and his wife Jan, grandchildren; Lorenne(Michael) and Andrew. Many thanks to the caring staff at Evergreen House.

A Memorial Service will be held at St. Stephen’s Church, 855 22nd Street, West Vancouver, B.C. on Friday April 1st, 2011 at 11:00am.

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GALOZO - James (Jim) Born at home on the 400 block W. Windsor Road, North Vancouver, BC, April 29th, 1915. Gently passed into the arms of the angels in North Vancouver, March 18th, 2011 surrounded by his family whom he loved so much. Survived by his loving wife of 63 years Eugenie (Jean) Galozo and his 7 children: Thomas, James (Karen), Elaine (Tony), Dennis (Elaine), Gina, Audrey (Terry), Leo (Margot). He is also loving remembered by his 15 grandchildren and his 3 greatgrandchildren. Dad held his wife, his children and their families in his heart always and kept Debbie there as well. Dad was predeceased by his father, mother, 3 brothers and 2 sisters.

He is also survived by 2 sisters.

He will be missed by his friends and fellow parishioners at Holy Trinity Church where he was a founding member. He will also be missed by his friends and colleagues at the North Shore Historical Society where he was honored as a Life Long Member.

Dad was very proud of the fact that 2010 marked the 100th anniversary of a Galozo living on the 400 block of W. Windsor Road. In lieu of flowers Dad has requested that donations be made to the Holy Trinity School fund or to the North Vancouver Museum and Archives. Prayers will be held on Thursday, March 24th @ 7:00 pm at Holy Trinity Church. A celebration mass of Christian burial will be held at Holy Trinity Church (27th & Lonsdale) on Friday, March 25th, 2011 at 12:00 pm. He will be laid to rest in the North Vancouver Cemetery. The family wishes to express our sincere thanks to all of the friends who have shown their support for the last 2 ½ months and in particular our thanks to the amazing, caring staff of the TCU at Evergreen House and a very special thank you to Dr. Bryan Norton for his care and support.

Daddy “You Are Our Sunshine”

RYBCHINSKY - Stanley (Stan)

Survived by wife Jessie, daughter Sandra Trotter (Colin) son Brian ( Wilma)grandsons Wyatt, Tanner, Cale, Alex, niece Diane and her family and many cousins.

Predeceased by parents John and Mary, brother Peter and sisters Ann and Alice. Stan moved to North Vancouver at an early age from the family farm in Saskatchewan where he met and married Jessie and together they built their home. He worked for over 40 years at Burrard Dry Dock. Stan enjoyed his garden, fishing, camping and exploring BC. He was proud of his grandsons and attended all their sports. Stan would do anything for his neighbours ,was well loved in the community and will be missed by all who knew him. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday April 2, 2011, 2-4pm at the Holiday Inn & Suites, 700 Lillooet Road, North Vancouver.

POCKETT - Kelly Nicole Dec. 11, 1987- Mar. 15, 2011 North Vancouver, BC Kelly passed away peacefully March 15, 2011 after a courageously fought eight days following a car accident in the Okanagan. Kelly was predeceased by her mother Elaine, and will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by her father Ken, and her brothers Jeff, Kevin and Kyle. It is a comfort to the family to know she departed this world with her soul mate Mike Gibson, and our prayers and condolences are with the Gibson family. The outpouring of support for Kelly serves as a visceral reminder of how lucky we all were to know such a beautiful person, and how sorrowfully she will be missed. Kelly’s unique charm, her passion for life, her deep blue eyes and unforgettable smile will live on in our memories and our hearts forever and always. Please join us in remembering Kelly at Highland United Church at 3255 Edgemont Blvd, North Vancouver on Tuesday March 22, 2011 starting at 2:00PM. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Canuck Place Children’s Hospice at www.canuckplace.org.

SIGMUND, Terrance (‘Terry’) R. CGA Jan. 23, 1946 to Feb. 26, 2011 With great sadness we announce Terry’s passing, all too soon. He was predeceased by his father, Richard; survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Joanna, daughters Sharla (Craig), Teri Anne (Sean), son Dylan (Annie), cherished grandchildren, Benjamin, James, Kaylie, JeanBaptiste and Alice. Also survived by his mother Irene, sister Judy (Tom) and extended family Susann and Nancy. Terry operated a successful accounting practice on the North Shore for 40 years. He was a long time member of the Britannia Lions Rugby Club where he played and coached for several years and through the rugby community made many longtime friendships.

Saturdays in winter were spent watching rugby matches and summers brought thoughts of the cool waters of the West Coast and fishing for the big one, a great passion. All who knew Terry will fondly remember him for his keen sense of humour, his generosity and his deep love for his family and friends. A celebration of Terry’s life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please forward a donation to the charity of one’s choice.

TAYLOR - Shirley Ann (Norminton) Shirley passed away peacefully at Lynn Valley Care Centre, with her family at her side. Predeceased by her father Frank (Bob) Norminton (1977) and her mother Phyllis Norminton (1991). Loving wife to Mer for 58 years, much loved mother to her daughters Debbie Parminter (Gerry), Jayne Brownlow (Harry) and Barb Prosperi-Porta (Bett) and cherished nanny to Michael (Kelsey), Brandon (Ange), Amy, Gillian, Bobby, Lynsey, Gabby and Emily. Also survived by her brother and sister in law Bob and Isobel Norminton of Niagra Falls, Ont. and her sister in law and brother in law Margaret and Jim Tucker of Oregon City, Oregon plus many nieces and nephews.

Shirley was born and raised in North Vancouver, attending Ridgeway Elementary and North Vancouver High School. She retired at the age of 60 after a career with Locke and Ree Insurance. Her family was the most important thing in her life.

Always thinking of others, Shirley was a loving and generous woman. She was so talented always busy with her crafts. A memorial service will be held in her honour at First Memorial Boal Chapel, 1505 Lillooet Road, North Vancouver on Friday, March 25th at 2PM. Special thanks to the wonderful caregivers at Lynn Valley Care Centre. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to B.C. Cancer Society or Kidney Foundation of B.C. You are our special angel loved forever and always

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LEVACK - Michael Daniel (Dan) Dan passed away peacefully at Lions Gate Hospital on March 10, 2011 at the age of 91. He is survived by his loving wife Marie, daughter Karen Proctor, son John (Donna), and 4 grandchildren, Mike, Greg, Katrina and Karson.

Dan was born in Alberta, moving to Vancouver in his late teenage years, where he joined the Army.

He was stationed in Jamaica during WW2, where he developed his taste For his favorite beverage. He married Marie Jorgensen on June 30, 1951 and settled in North Vancouver. Dan retired at the age of 63 and enjoyed a great long life. He was a kind, gentle, loving husband, father and Papa. He will be sorely missed. No service by request.

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VEUGER - Matthew Peter. It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Matthew on March 09, 2011 at the tender age of 3, after a brave and courageous battle with Leigh’s Disease.

Matthew’s contagious smile and incredible zest for life will live on forever in the hearts of his family: Mom and Dad Cynthia and Dave, best friend and big sister Caitlin, Granny and Grandpa Suzanne and Peter Veuger, Nana and Poppy Helen and John Parker, Oma and Opa Helen Ford and Dieter Spillner; Uncles and Aunts Andrew and Yvette Veuger, Derek Spillner, Jason Spillner and Nicole Nicholson, and Chrystal Risley; Cousins Ashley, Lucas, Kya, Calista, Alexander and Krish; as well as a large extended family. Family, friends and their children are invited to share stories of Matthew and attend a Celebration of Life on Monday, March 28th at 1:00 at the Hollyburn Country Club, 950 Cross Creek Road, West Vancouver. In lieu of flowers, donations in Matthew’s memory can be made to Canuck Place Children’s Hospice, a place he loved to visit.

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Accounting

EXPERIENCED BOOKKEEPER Req for growing North Van Bookkeeping Firm; F/T; familiar w/ MS Office, Simply & Quickbooks; MUST be able to work with minimal supervision; compensation commensurate w/ exp; email resume & salary expectation to: anne_advantage@shawbiz.ca.

No phone calls please. We will only contact short listed candidates.

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24 HR respite work in group homes available. Great training & exerience. Males encouraged to apply. Fax 604-953-1236.

DELIVER RV Trailers for Pay! Successful RV transport company seeking pickup owners to deliver RV’s from US to Canada. Paying top rates! www.horizontransport.com/Canada

EXP’D WORKERS req’d for asbestos removal or construction.

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• Must have reliable vehicle • Must be certified & experienced • Union Wages & Benefits Apply in person 19689 Telegraph Trail, Langley fax resume to 604-513-3661 or email: darlene@valleytraffic.ca HELP WANTED for yard clean-up in North Van. $10 per/hr.

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General Employment

LAWN & Garden Co. seeking a full time person, (no students) for lawn mowing, weedeating, blowing, hedge trimming and basic gardening. $10-$12/hr. Can increase with experience. Valid Drivers License and able to drive a standard a must.

Reply: lawnhoppers@live.ca LOGGING COMPANY looking for Owner Operator Logging Truck Contractors.

Short/long log for Mackenzie area. Fax 250-714-0525 Phone 250-714-1191 ext 225, ben@bcland.com include references and capabilities.

NEED EXTRA INCOME

Earn extra cash to supplement your current income or pay off your bills. Now hiring delivery contractors for the Sun, Province & National Post in the West Vancouver area. Must have reliable winterized vehicle and be available from 2am to 6am daily.

Earn up to $900/mo.

Call to find the route closest to you.

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NORTH SHORE Interior tropical plant company requires a f/t mon-fri interior plant maintenance person.

Must have reliable transportation. Mileage paid.

Salary depends on individual.

Fax resume to 604-980-3187 or email to clp@shawbiz.ca SOUTH ROCK LTD. is hiring for all positions. Milling personnel, Paving personnel, Safety Advisor.

Experience with asphalt preferred. Valid drivers licence required. Send resume: Attention: Tamara; careers@southrock.ca.

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Health Care

Acme Analytical Laboratories (Vancouver), a premier BC mining laboratory, is looking to fill various Laboratory Assistant positions in Vancouver. Must be able to handle up to 40 lbs as some heavy manual labor may be required. Experience in a lab environment an asset but training will be provided.

Starting wage of approximately $12 (combination of base hourly rate and daily production bonus).

Detailed descriptions of the various positions are available on Acme’s website:

People loving, detail oriented, self directed, multi-tasker required for busy growing practice.

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TROLLS RESTAURANT Horseshoe Bay ★ Dishwashers ★ Line Cooks

Competitve wages, f/t & p/t positions. Experience an asset but willing to train.

Please apply in person at: 6408 Bay Street, Horseshoe Bay, West Van or call 604-921-7755 or kim@trollsrestaurant.com

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Interested parties should submit resume and cover letter by email as instructed on the website.

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

North Van engineering office requires an Admin. Assistant to support the engineering staff and manage the office. Duties range from handling mail and phones to preparing large and complex technical reports. We seek a wellrounded individual who takes pride in attention to detail and has a strong ability to prioritize. This position will appeal to a courteous and tactful multi-tasker who can handle tight deadlines and changing priorities with grace.

Experience with engineering or scientific reports would be an asset.

Please send your resume in confidence to noni@tri.bc.ca.

FULL TIME PERSONAL OFFICE ASSISTANT For Realtor in Burnaby office. ● must be highly organized ● computer literate ● excellent phone skills ● fluent in oral & written English ● must hold a valid driver’s lic. ● starting wage $14 per/hr.

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GPRC, FAIRVIEW Campus (located in the heart of Alberta’s Peace Country in northwestern Alberta) requires a Welding Instructor to commence immediately. Visit our website: www.gprc.ab.ca/careers.

PART-TIME TEACHER for 5-year old. Seeking a qualified teacher who is willing/able to teach our 5 year old (preschool) child in our home. Must have English as a first language. Only qualified candidates certified to teach or with a college degree in early childhood education or elementary education, will be considered. Must be enthusiastic, self starter who is able to develop exciting and fun, yet challenging schooling plans. Salary/Wage: Negotiable based on experience and qualifications. Must have own vehicle. Gas allowance provided.

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MECHANICS & ELECTRICIANS: Procon Equipment is currently looking for full-time permanent Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanics and Journeyman Electricians for our Nisku, Alberta facility. Must have certification.

Preference will be given to any with underground experience.

Excellent work atmosphere and benefits. Work schedule is 4 weeks on, 2 weeks off. Will also consider relocation of qualified individuals to the Edmonton area from within Canada. Please fax resume to 780-955-2411.

NORTH SHORE Electrical Contractor looking for Apprentice to start immediately. Please email to: adposition@shaw.ca ROOFER FOREMAN INDUSTRIAL/COMMERCIAL Top Rates & Benefits Call:604-433-1813

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AUDI BRAND SPECIALIST Capilano Audi requires a motivated, positive and enthusiastic professional to join our top-performing sales team at our new North Vancouver location. We are in particular seeking an Audi Brand Specialist to help address the needs of our ever-growing clientele.

Therefore, previous sales experience and fluency in Mandarin are strong assets. Also required: • A valid BC Drivers License • A clean driver’s abstract We provide an extremely competitive remuneration with six-figure income earning potential to top-performers and an opportunity for career growth within a highly established brand.

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CARPENTER SUPERVISOR Supervise & train carpenters, apprentices & laborers. Establish schedules & productivity. Resolve problems. Ensure safety standards are met. Prepare schedules/ reports. Requisition materials.

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RECRUITER Reporting to the Human Resources Manager, the incumbent will be responsible for assisting and providing the Human Resources Manager with a full range of recruitment support to various mining sites to ensure that the staffing needs of Procon are provided in the most efficient and effective means possible on a day-to-day basis.

Requirements: • Minimum of 3 years of experience in recruiting (experience with Mining recruitment is essential) • Ability to effectively communicate and interact at all levels within the company.

• Proven ability to effectively manage time, deal with a fast-paced environment and prioritize responsibilities.

• Experience in working effectively with peoples from different cultures.

• Excellent knowledge with MS Office along with advanced Excel skills • Mining knowledge an asset • The ability to verbally communicate in both English.

DESIGN SUPERHEROES Super Powers must include:

- Creative, fun and energetic.

- Attention to detail and strong organizational skills - Must be able to design advertisements and promotional material in a deadline oriented, fast paced, team environment.

- Keen to learn new skills and processes - Completed a post-secondary diploma or degree in graphic design and must have experience working as a Graphic Designer in a business environment. Newspaper experience is an asset.

Super Tech Powers must include:

- Adobe CS4 or higher - Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign (MAC) - Microsoft programs - Word, Excel, PowerPoint (MAC and PC) - Photo correction skills Our team consists of graphic designers that are flexible with their hours of work and willing to add hours in a crunch. You will join people who share a common goal of doing the best work they can.

If interested, please email a resume and work samples to

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We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for the position, however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

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MEDICAL OFFICE Trainees needed! Hospitals & doctors need. Medical office & medical admin staff! No experience?

Need training? Career training & job placement available!

1-888-748-4126.

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The North Shore News has partnered with the BC SPCA to encourage responsible pet guardianship and the humane treatment of animals. Before purchasing a new puppy, ensure the seller has provided excellent care and treatment of the animal and the breeding parents. For a complete guide to finding a reputable breeder and other considerations when acquiring a new pet, visit spca.bc.ca.

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Condos/ Townhouses

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Condos/ Townhouses

North Vancouver

Whistler-like Style Townhouse 3 bdrm, 2.5 bath w/double garage, well kept, only 4 yrs old, advanced heating & cooling system, hardwood floors and upgraded appliances. Quiet & close to everything! Don’t miss it, call now! NEW LISTING! #7-3175 Baird Road Lynn Valley, N. Vancouver

$

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Money to Loan

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5505

Legal/Public Notices

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS Notice is Hereby Given that Creditors and others, having claims against the Estate of ZOLTAN JOSEPH KOKAI-KUUN formerly of 1095 WEST 21ST ST. NORTH VANCOUVER, B.C., Deceased, who died on JANUARY 21, 2010, are hereby required to send the particulars thereof to the undersigned Administrator, c/o MARJON HOLLANDER, 300 - 145 WEST 17TH STREET, NORTH VANCOUVER, B.C., on or before APRIL 5, 2011, after which date the estate’s assets will be distributed, having regard only to the claims that have been received.

ANTHONY THOMAS KOKAIKUUN, Executor.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS

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Lots & Acreage

BIG BEAUTIFUL AZ LAND $99/mo. $0 down, $0 interest, Golf Course, Nat’l Parks. 1 hour from Tucson Int’l Airport Guaranteed Financing, No Credit Checks. Pre-recorded msg. (800) 631-8164 code 4057 www.sunsiteslandrush.com OWN 20 ACRES-$0 Down $99/mo. ONLY $12,900 Near Growing El Paso, Texas Money Back Guarantee, No Credit Checks, Owner Financing, Free Color Brochure 1-800-343-9444 www.20acreranches.com

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Mobile Homes

Facing Pre Foreclosure or Bankruptcy?

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ROTTWEILER PUPPIES Claws/ tails done. 1st shots incl. $650.

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Lumber/Building Supplies

STEEL BUILDING SALE...

SPECIALS from $4 to $11/sq.ft.

Great pricing on ABSOLUTELY every model, width & length.

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SUCCESSFUL WINEMAKING Store, Many customers, wellestablished. $79,000. South Vancouver. Call 778-378-7092

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REAL ESTATE 6007

Dogs

Foster homes urgently req’d for rescued, abandoned & neglected dogs. Many breeds. www. abetterlifedogrescue.com

LOVESEAT, CREAM leather, excellent condition. $250 obo. call 604-980-8050 PINE ARMOIRE $500. 3 removable shelves, 2 pull out drawers, 6 ft x 4 ft x 2 ft. 778-866-8731

APT. & FULL SIZE

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Cats

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$

5060

Dogs

#1 - 7850 King George Blvd, Sry. 55+ year old seniors’ park.

Dbl wide 2 BR + den. 1 pet ok! $79,500. Lorraine Cauley, Royal Lepage North Star, 604-889-4874

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Out Of Town Property

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Recreation Property

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CHILDREN

Kids in the Kitchen

This kid really is in the kitchen! 11-year-old Chef Meteo, of Dining Recommendations 4 Kids (www.dining4kids.blogspot.com), offers local restaurant reviews and recipes from a kid’s point of view. Here’s a sample:

Vietnamese Rice Paper Rolls Ingredients: 2 cooked chicken breast fillets cut into 24 thin slices, 24 17cm square rice paper sheets, 1.25 C bean sprouts, 1 C mint leaves, 1 C cilantro leaves, two sweet red peppers thinly sliced into sticks, dipping sauce (sweet chili sauce combined with soy sauce to taste).

Procedure: Soften one sheet of rice paper in a bowl of warm water. Carefully place on counter and pat dry with paper towels. Position in a diamond shape and place a chicken slice vertically in the centre. Top with veggies. Fold bottom over filling, roll tightly from side to side. Serve with cold dipping sauce.

Did you know: some people are genetically predisposed to dislike the taste of cilantro? If so, substitute parsley or shredded lettuce or cabbage.

Information provided by: North Shore Child Care Resource Program, a service of North Shore Community Resources Society: 604-985-7138

Notice is Hereby Given that Creditors and others, having claims against the Estate of ELEANOR WINNIFRED MORRILL, formerly of 802 - 2246 BELLEVUE AVENUE, WEST VANCOUVER, B.C. Deceased, who died on APRIL 11, 2009 , are hereby required to send the particulars thereof to the undersigned Administrator, c/o MARJON HOLLANDER , 300 145 WEST 17TH STREET, NORTH VANCOUVER, B.C. , on or before APRIL 29th, 2011, after which date the estate’s assets will be distributed, having regard only to the claims that have been received.

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7010

Personals

full body rub sauna & steam Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Thai

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Escort Services

Carman & Fox friends

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TAX TIME 5005

Accounting/ Bookkeeping

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RENTALS 6505

Apartments & Condos

2 BR, Ambleside $1700 South facing, 890Sqf, Renovated, No pet/Smoking, Now 778-558-7977

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North Van Apt. Rentals

6505

Apartments & Condos

6505-11

North Van Apt. Rentals

326 WEST 1st St. 1 bdrm $865 & up. Nr seabus, secure prkg, no pets. Avail immed. 604-983-6916

Wednesday, March 23, 2011 – North Shore News – A45

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Apartments & Condos

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West Van Apt. Rentals

6505-12

2BD 1600SQFT view Folkestone wd, ug prkg $2800 OR 1or2 bd ste in home w/view. 604-374-4544

1 BR. 2 BR. 1 or 2 bath, fp, avail now. 1 yr lease, 125 W 19th, no pets, coin wd, 778-554-0537 1 BR 21/Lonsdale, bright reno incl heat hw hardwood, ns, np, quiet adult bldg. $900. 604-904-9507

1 BR $930 incl h/h/w, quiet bldg, sec prkg, central Lonsdale. 140 West 17th. 990-8262/985-1658 1 BR, bsmt, Edgemont, suits 1 quiet, n/s, n/p, $750 incl heat/ light, laundry, 604-986-6235 1 BR fully renod, upper Lonsdale, view, large, incl heat hw & cable, ns, np, avail now, 604-987-8807 1 BR. large, $870. mountain view, now or Apr. 1.

Gated prkg, quiet, drapes, heat incl. no pets, 1 yr lease, 321 East 2nd. 604-987-5802 1 Br. large, now or Apr 1st. $845 1 Br. large, new carpet, brick patio, $865 heat incl. quiet. drapes. gated or free prkg, no pets, 1 yr lease. 310 East 2nd, 604-904-0956

1 BR lrg, MOVE IN ALLOWANCE, Apr 1, quiet/clean blding. Rent Starts/$1000. Incls Ht/Hw. N/P, N/S, 1 yr lse, Cable/ Park extra. Call 604-985-4272 100 E. ESPLANADE 1 bdrm air con, 9 ft ceiling, 7 appl, $1400; Anson Rlty 604-783-7623

121 W 20th 1BR, main flr. hardwood, heat & hw incl’d, 1 yr lease np, $1000, now, 604-681-2521

412 - 560 Raven Woods Dr. 2 br, 1 bath, 761sf, balc. new carpets, 1yr lease, np, ns, now, $1450 Eric Royal Pacific Prop. 604-723-7368 Beautiful Large Suites 2 BR from $1340, Mar 15 or later.

Heat, h/w, prkg. Lease $300 move in allowance for 2 BR suite. 604-986-3866

A LITTLE PIECE OF HEAVEN..

in Lynn Valley, heat & hot water incl’d, ug prkg, some apts. are reno’d, near bus, shops & parks.

1 & 2 brs, quiet area, 1 cat ok, No dogs, No smoking 604-980-9219 ★ A QUIET BUILDING★ 1Br. top 3rd flr. south view $960; 1 Br 1st flr, not ground. south direction. $925. Apr 1.

Carpets, drapes, heat, hw.

Gated prkg avail. ★ No dogs ★1 cat ok ★ Pet Policy ★604-986-7745★

Beautiful Views

1 bdrm- $1,025-$1250 Spacious, pool, storage, heat & hw, dw, quiet,

concrete, by shops, Cat Ok

North Vancouver

604-985-2926

1 Brs $925 - $985 incl heat/hw& cable, 250 E 2nd. ns, np. now 1 yr lease large balc. 778-886-3250 BRIARS 126 E 12 St. 1 BR for April 1st.

Heat & hw incl. Prkg avail, np, ns.

604-983-2086

Spacious Studios from $1050 & 1 BR from $1300 w/ balconies & spectacular views, well maintained, clean, quiet concrete highrise. Fabulous Central Lonsdale location, next to library, transit, shops & cls to schools. Sorry, no pets. Heat & hot water incls.

Call 604-983-6920 to view.

1520 CHESTERFIELD Rd. 1 br $935 No pets. 604- 990-2971 or Wkends 778-340-7406

195 21st Street BELLEVUE TOWER 1 Bedroom $1425 Avail Apr 1 Prestigious bldg next to seawall.

Beautifully renovated, granite c/tops, h/w flrs, new appls, d/w new kitchen & bath rm cabinets, indoor pool. Facing NW w/ ocean views. Steps to community ctr, shops, transit & restaurants.

Sorry, No Pets.

Call 604-922-8815 to view.

2 BDRM, $1150 & $1225 Central Lons, nice quiet bldg, carpet, h/w floors, n/p, NOW, 604-988-3227 2 BR, 149 W. 20 St., $1050, new paint & carpet, prkg, close to Lonsdale, ns, np 604-328-4104 2 BR 2 bath, exquisite new reno upper Lonsdale, hardwood, ns, np, Apr. 1, $1320, 604-469-1148 2 BR, approx 1100sf, Nr Cap Univ reno, incld heat & hw, 1 prkg, ns, np, now, $1350, 604-921-4384 2 BR bright, hardwood, ns, np, near seabus, quiet bldg. $1300, 604-618-8338 2 BR Large, balc. prkg, laundry on site, hardwood, 124 W 20th, nr Lonsdale $1150. 604-328-4104.

2 BR, Lonsdale & 19th, clean quiet small bldg, renovated suite, no pets, $1300 incl parking, TV cable, heat & hot water, now, 604-904-4420

CENTRAL LONSDALE, large updated 1 BR, cat ok $975, 604-925-8824 Vistarealty.net CENTRAL & LOWER Lonsdale renov’d & bright w/view, 1 br from $850, 2 br from $1100, 3 br + from $1800. Immed 604-725-4873

GREAT LOCATION! 145 West Keith Road.

Bach, 1 BR & 2 BR Avail Now. Ocean view. indoor pool. Concrete bldg. Ht & H/W incls.

Call 604-986-3356

LYNN VALLEY, 2 BR, top flr, d/w, cat ok, avail now $1275, 604-925-8824 Vistarealty.net

LYNN VALLEY, 3 BR top flr, hardwood, cat ok, $1400, May 1 604-925-8824 Vistarealty.net MOUNTAIN VILLAGE APTS. 3 BR, Apr 1, 604-988-3828 www.mountainvillage.ca MOUNTAIN VILLAGE APTS. 2 BR, Apr 1, 604-988-3828 www.mountainvillage.ca THE OXFORD - 165 East 6th St. Studio, Heat & h/w incl. Gated prkg. Sorry no pets. n/s.

604-987-5844 VICTORIA PARK PLACE 615 St. Georges Ave @ E 6th St. 1 BR, bright South facing, clean quiet bldg, np, ns. 604-980-9057 WOODCROFT: 1, 2 BR 1 year lease. ns, np. Utils. incld.

COLLIERS - 604-926-2012 WOODCROFT 1 BR new carpet, paint. incl all utils, prkg, security, gym + pool $895 604-813-7312 PARKRIDGE TERRACE 110 E. Keith Rd. Great location, park like setting, sauna, indoor pool. ★ Bach $925. ★ 1 Br $1095 ★ 1 Br+den $1125. ★2 Br $1395 up views storage NO PETS. 604-988-7379 www.glassmanpm.com

West Van Apt. Rentals

Luxury Over The Seawall!

Bach, 1 BR pool rec. rm, pet ok 2190 Bellevue Av 604-926-6287 STUDIO SHALIMAR 1785 Esquimalt W.Van $1050 −470 sq.ft adult orientated Cul-de-Sac/5th floor mountain view concrete highrise elevator-Includes heat hotwater Cable TV storage carstall. Shared laundry Workshop Garden. No pet/smoking W/W carpet senior discount Yearly lease Refs. 604-926-4601

THE IONA 1370 Clyde Ave Available Now 1 BR Starting at $1275, Nr Ambleside beach, restaurants, shops, amenities and transit, ocean & mnt view. Bright & Spac. Newly Reno’d, h/w flrs, granite countertops and new cabinets. quiet bldg, laundry facility, prkg avail. Incls heat & hot water. Sorry No Pets. Call 604-922-4724 to View

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Houses - Rent

WESTHILL LUXURIOUS Executive 4 BR 5 bath, pool $5995 604-925-8824 Vistarealty.net

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SUDOKU

Duplexes - Rent

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2 lrg brs + den, extra large living rm with f/p. ns np #2-518 West Keith Rd. Apr 1. 604-719-8263.

AMBLESIDE TOWER Studio. 1 BR & 2 BR’s avail.

Move in Bonus. Excellent views, rents incl. heat & h/w.

Tennis courts, indoor pool, saunas, exercise & games rooms on premises. Walk to beach & shops.

1552 Esquimalt . 604-922-8443

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★★★★★★★★★★

A SHORT STAY Renos, family, execs, 1, 2 br p/house 604-987-2691

BAYVIEW APTS

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1550 Duchess Ave, W. Van. Studio & 1 Br Move-in Bonus Fitness rm out door pool, nr shops, transit & Seawall. 1 yr lease, N/pets.

Heat, hw incl’d. Member of Crime Free Multi-Housing Program. 604-922-4322

DUNDARAVE AREA 2 br home, 2 ensuites, ocean view, close to Seawall, shops. $2500. Avail May 1 - Oct 1. 604-319-6105 FURNISHED SUITES & Houses Short-term, Good prices.

GARDEN BACH. furnished $790 bright clean private, kitchenette, suit 1 ns, np, need car, Hwy 1 & Cypress, Immed. 604-922-3004 LGE 1 BDRM apt. in Dundarave Village. South facing deck. New paint & carpet. N/S N/P $1200 plus util. Call 604-922-0181 or email info@pr-insurance.ca for more info.

Park Royal Towers Completely Renovated

Furnished Accommodation

2 BR, Westlynn furn tv, kit & i/net. cbl, np$1350incl util 604-987-2691

PACIFICANA 1480 Esquimalt Ave. 1 bachelor, 1 bdrm, ocean views, dw, n/p, n/s now or Apr 1st.

By appt. 604-921-7800

144 W. 14th St MARLBOROUGH TOWER

Apartments & Condos

EAGLES NEST. Eve 604-921-8174

HOMAWAY INNS Specializing in furn accom at reas rates. call 604-723-7820 or visit www.homawayinns.com SHORT TERM FURN. ACCOM Daily - Weekly - Monthly grandmanor.net 604-988-6082

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Houses - Rent

4 BR, Blueridge, 1800sf, 4 appls, fp, 1.5 bath, nr school, $1900/mo, avail Apr. 604-987-0638 4/5 BR exec view home rec room, 4 baths, fp, B. Prop W. Van, dbl garage $3500. 604-720-2913 DEEP COVE, view, 2500sf, 4 br +den, 2 bath, $2500+utils, ns, np, 604-929-4110 evenings 7-9

1 & 2 Bdrm Suites 1BR (700-770 sq.ft.)

2 BR (1070 sq. ft.)

Spectacular Views, Walk to Shops & Transit Hardwood Floors Pool Rent includes all utilities.

604-922-3246 935 Marine Drive

FREE

DEEP COVE waterfront cottage 2 br f/p, new hardwood, lrg sundeck garage, ns $2375 604-929-5191 STOP RENTING-RENT TO OWN ● No Qualification - Low Down ● NEW WEST- 1722-6th Av 2 bdrm HOUSE w/1 bdrm suite, very central location, close to skytrain..$1,188/M CHILLIWACK - 9557 Williams, 3 bdrm, 1 bath, cozy HOUSE on 49x171’ lot, excellent investment property in heart of town..... $888/M Call Kristen today (604)786-4663 www.HomeBuyingCenter.ca

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You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle!

A46 – North Shore News – Wednesday, March 23, 2011

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Shared Accommodation

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6602

Storage

AVAIL NOW! Lower Lonsdale storage space, 600sf, electricity $450, 604-983-9493

Suites/Partial Houses

6602

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place your ad online@

1 BR in 2 br apt, Lower Lonsdale, furn, suits student/working prof. $525 incl utils. 778-891-9906 1 BR IN spacious home for n/s female. Furn or unfurn, internet, w/d, $495 incl. 604-980-2106 MID LONS. furn br’s, priv. home, for male, wd, cable, utils incl. $500/mo, ns, np 604-980-8012

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SHARE 3BR house, near bus stop, Univ. of Capilano & mall, avail now $450, 604-929-9667

2 BR grnd lvl, bright, recent reno, share wd, ns, np Grand Blvd ref’s, $1250 incl Now 604-340-5116

2.5 BDRM ste, bright, part furn, priv Seymour River estate, nature paradise, $1690+util. avail immediately. 778-239-7416.

2 BR ground level 1000 sq/ft in L.Valley near shopping, schools, parks + bus. Incls WD, Sat, Wifi + parking. $1100 w/50% util, ns, np 604.988.7546

GREAT SUITE! 5 min. fr Grouse Mountain. Large 2 bdr. 2 bath.

Own washer & dryer. Exclusive use of back yard. Don’t miss this opportunity! 604-839-5169

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Domestic

1994 CHEVROLET Impala sports sedan 166,000 kms, RWD, black, 4 dr, 5.7L, auto, 1 owner, serviced at dealer, all records, all original. $19,000. 604-988-4416

Townhouses Rent

1.9%

9522

OAC

Ask us for details

3BR 2.5 baths, 2 lvl, fp, 6 appl. pool/gym, 2 prkg Westview, Apr 1, $1725 heat incl 604-924-4625

$18/HR. Quality House cleaning.

604-983-3477 www.qualityhc.com

A LICENSED electrician #19807 semi-retired, small jobs only.

604-689-1747 pgr 604-686-2319

QUALITY CLEANING. Exc refs.

Res/com. Move in/out. Carpets + pressure wash’g. 778-895-3522

DNE ELECTRIC Lic #89267 ALL Your Electrical Needs.

Panel Upgrading. Reasonable Free Estimate 604-999-2332

Noma 728 W.14th St, 908-7368.

3 level, 3 BR, 2.5bth, roof deck, Apr 1, lease, $2200

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Need a Plumber?

17 cars under $3880. 1397 Welch Ave N. Van 604-727-3111

8055

Cleaning

TOP NOTCH HOUSECLEANING Since 1972. Our customers & staff stay with us for years. For a free, inhome consultation call 604-329-5562

WITH ALL life throws at you, who has time to clean? Call Merry Maids. 604-980-6100

YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 service call. Insured. Lic # 89402. Fast same day service guaranteed. We love small jobs! 604-568-1899

8058

Computer Services

Onsite Computer Repair FREE ESTIMATES Visa & M/card Call Chris 604-998-2273

Concrete

CONCRETE FORMING & framing, concrete work & retaining walls. Small/big job 604-360-2082

Find one in the Home Services section

2008 27FT Salem fully equipped, selling due to heath, $17,500.

White Rock 604-725-2549

MORRISON CONCRETE Design, excavate, form & place all concrete. 604-988-2840

8073

Drainage

DRAIN TILES & WATER LINES Without Digging a Trench 604-985-4000

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Drywall

B200 B200 B200 B200 B200 B200 B200 B200 B200 B200 B200 B200 B200 B200 Turbo B200 Turbo B200 Turbo B200 Turbo B200 Turbo B200 Turbo B200 Turbo C230W C230W 4Matic C230W 4Matic C250W 4Matic C250W 4Matic C300W C300W C300W C300W 4Matic C300W 4Matic C300W 4Matic C300W 4Matic C300W 4Matic C300W 4Matic

V153648A

Polar Silver

M154997

Night Black

R1132773A

Night Black

M153861

Night Black

M155053

Calcite White

M150869

Polar Silver

B139971

Polar Silver

N148341

Mountain Grey

N148340

Polar Silver

N149191

Jupiter Red

N147993

Polar Silver

N150748

Cosmos Black

N148372

Steppe Brown

V148704A

Polar Silver

M154924

Polar Silver

M151909

Calcite White

N152398

Night Black

N148317

Calcite White

N153324

Calcite White

N148316

Polar Silver

B154644

Calcite White

M154560

Steel Grey

M154880

Palladium Silver

N148315

Steel Grey

N152469

Palladium Silver

M154496

Calcite White

M154608

Calcite White

N152479

Iridium Silver

M150317

Calcite White

M150162

Iridium Silver

M150470

Palladium Silver

N145135A

Palladium Silver

B151934

Pewter Silver

V154322

Obsidian Black

$17,900 $22,800 $21,900 $22,800 $23,800 $24,800 $24,900 $28,800 $29,900 $26,900 $29,900 $29,900 $30,800 $17,800 $21,900 $25,900 $27,800 $31,900 $31,900 $31,900 $29,900 $33,800 $33,800 $38,800 $40,800 $33,800 $33,800 $41,900 $36,800 $36,800 $37,900 $39,900 $41,900 $38,800

Mercedes-Benz North Shore

$14,000 SOLD $18,000 SOLD

$18,800 $19,000 SOLD $20,000 SOLD $21,000 $22,000 $24,000 SOLD $24,500 $25,000 $26,000 $26,000 $26,500 $16,000 $20,000 $22,000 $26,000 $27,500 $28,000 $28,000 $28,500 SOLD $31,500 SOLD $32,500 $33,900 $35,900 SOLD $31,900 SOLD $32,900 $38,800 $30,900 SOLD $32,900 $33,900 SOLD $34,900 $37,900 $35,000 SOLD

2008 2006 2008 2009 2006 2007 2008 2008 2008 2009 2008 2007 2008 2009 2007 2008 2010 2007 2008 2007 2008 2010 2010 2010 2007 2008 2009 2008 2008 2007 2008 2009 2008 2008

For 36 months M149016

Palladium Silver

M154923

Obsidian Black

M154340

Palladium Silver

B154895

Calcite White

N146820A

White

M150120

Iridium Silver

M152368

Iridium Silver

M153542

Colombite Black

M150791

Obsidian Black

M153412

Steel Grey

M154657

Obsidian Black

M107613

Iridium Silver

M153088

Colombite Black

M154543

Steel Grey

M152879

Iridium Silver

M153391

Iridium Silver

N152475

Cuprit Brown

M154526

Iridium Silver

M152979

Andorite Grey

V1129660A

Flint Grey

M152121

Obsidian Black

N154685

Calcite White

B154621

Calcite White

N154242

Palladium Silver

M154934

Iridium Silver

M151767

Capri Blue

B154519

Obsidian Black

M154545

Obsidian Black

M154444

Pewter Silver

V1136320A

Pewter Silver

M149873

Iridium Silver

M149369

Pewter Silver

M154708

Capri Blue

B154185

Calcite White

604-984-9351

$37,900 $28,800 $42,900 $43,800 $43,800 $49,900 $56,800 $38,800 $43,800 $48,800 $38,800 $41,900 $48,800 $53,800 $43,800 $53,800 $73,800 $58,800 $63,800 $56,800 $86,800 $38,800 $44,900 $46,800 $45,900 $59,900 $53,800 $46,800 $48,800 $40,900 $48,800 $50,800 $50,800 $45,900

$34,000 $26,500 $38,000 $41,900 $38,800 $45,900 SOLD $51,900 SOLD $35,900 $39,900 $44,900 $36,900 SOLD $37,900 $43,800 $50,000 $39,900 $47,900 $66,900 SOLD $56,900 $59,900 $53,900 $79,900 $36,900 SOLD $38,800 $44,000 $44,900 $57,900 SOLD $49,900 $39,900 SOLD $42,900 $37,000 $43,900 $46,900 SOLD $49,000 $43,900

mbvancouver.ca

© 2011 Mercedes-Benz Canada Inc. *0.9% !nancing only available through Mercedes-Benz Financial Services on approved credit for a limited time. Only available on a 24 and 36 month !nance term and only applicable to MY 2007-2009 models (less than 140,000 km). Finance example based on a 2007 model: $20,000 at 0.9% per annum equals $563.30 per month for 36 months. Cost of borrowing is $279 for a total of $20,279. Down payment may be required. First, second and third month payment are waived for !nance programs only on 2007-2009 B, C, E, ML. The payment waivers are capped up to a total of $500/month including tax. License, insurance, taxes and PPSA are extra. Additional provincial-speci!c fees, taxes and charges may be extra. Dealer may lease or !nance for less. Offer may change without notice and cannot be combined with any other offers. See your authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer for details or call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Relations Centre at 1-800-387-0100. Offers end March 31, 2011.

Excavating

# 1 BACKHOE, EXCAVATOR & BOBCAT

one mini, drainage, landscaping, stump / rock / cement / oil tank removal.

Water / sewer line, 24 hours Call 341-4446 or 254-6865 604.649.1213 CEL 604.984.2313 Res/comm, Excavating, Bobcat, Trucking, Water Lines, Sewer Lines, Drainage, Landscaping.

Hrly/Contract. Free Estimates.

8090

Fencing/Gates

Affordable Fencing & Decking Quality workmanship for 25 yrs. on the N. Shore, 604-929-6669 HITECH ALUMINUM Railing & Fencing. 5 colors 4 designs.

604-983-3210

NORTH SHORE FENCES Quality work by professionals Repairs and construction Call 604-230-3559

8100

C350W C350W 4Matic C350W 4Matic C350W 4Matic CLS500 CLS550 CLS550 E300W 4Matic E300W 4Matic E300W 4Matic E320CDI Diesel E350W 4Matic E350W 4Matic E350W 4Matic E550W 4Matic E550W 4Matic E550W 4Matic E63 AMG S450W 4Matic S550V 4Matic S550V 4Matic GLK350 GLK350 GLK350 GL320CDI Diesel GL320CDI Diesel ML320 BlueTec ML320CDI Diesel ML320CDI Diesel ML350 ML350 ML350 ML550 R320CDI Diesel

1375 Marine Drive

8087

SERVICE MAGIC Affordable. Serving North Shore since 1978. Mike 604-783-9558

*

2007 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 2009 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2006 2007 2008 2010 2010 2010 2010 2008 2008 2008 2010 2010 2008 2008 2010 2008 2008 2008 2009 2009 2010

FCE ELECTRIC - All types of electrical work - new construction & maintenance 604-861-2647 LICENSED ELECTRICIAN (#15232) Reas. rates. Small jobs ok 604-985-6654, 604-377-2200

ANY CEMENT Repairs rock walls patios, sidewalks, drainage. 30 + yrs exp. Exc Ref’s 604-354-9178

RV’s/Trailers

Small Jobs to rewires, lighting control, new houses, repairs. Insured & bonded.

Knob & tube replacement specialist. Lic. #23726.

Call Chris, 604-788-3864

EXP’D CLEANER uses non-toxic products. References available.

Call Yolanda, 778-228-8228

8060

Offer may change without notice.

816 AUTOMALL DRIVE, NORTH VANCOUVER Toll free: 1-888-602-9258 604-984-0331 www.pacifichonda.ca

Electrical

FRIENDLY, Professional, Crown mouldings, baseboard, casings rough framing. 778-233-0559

#1 FREE Scrap Vehicle Removal Ask about $500 Credit!!! $$ PAID for Some 604.683.2200

Rates From As Low As

8080

3 Br. large $1720.

Parklike Setting, Outdoor Pool, playground, private yard, 1300sf, drapes, heat & prkg incld. dw, 1.5 baths, 1 yr lease. no pets, #1228 Emery Pl. Lynn Valley 604-987- 4922

Scrap Car Removal

9145

Carpentry

CARPENTRY, ADDITIONS, decks, 32 yrs exp, licensed.

Call Ken, Cell: 604-928-3270

MOVE IN ALLOWANCE (1/2 mnth move in, 1/2 mnth renewal). 2 BR & 3 BR’s, 5 appls, 1.5 bath, variable lse term, NP/NS, Rent start/$1435. To view call 604-986-0511

Sports & Imports

8030

3 BR, 2.5 baths, Westview, fp, 5 appls, rec. facilities, prkg, np, ns, Apr 1. $1850. 604-921-4384 2 BR, upper British Properties, W.Van priv yard, stainless appls. garage, ns, $2000 incl utils, sm pet ok. Avail now. 604-999-0454

2 BR, fully reno’d, spacious garden suite, wd, dw, laminate flrs, large back yard, , Brtish Prop. ns, np, $1800+utils, incl net & cable, immed, 604-723-8050

9125

• 7 days / 1000km exchange privilege • 100 point inspection • Carproof Vehicle History Report (carproof.com)

6605

1 BR garden level, share wd, ns, np but must love them, now/Apr 1, suit 1, $700incl util. 604-839-9062

AUTOMOTIVE • 6-year / 120,000km transferable Powertrain warranty coverage, with options to upgrade to comprehensive extended warranty.

Suites/Partial Houses

HOME SERVICES

A PLUS TAPING & DRYWALL High quality, reasonable rates.

Free estimates. 604-715-0400 ACE DRYWALL. Avail immed.

Board, tape, spraytex, repairs. 16 yr exp. No job too small. Mike 604-808-2432, 604-985-4321 AFFORDABLE, Reliable, Quality Guaranteed. Boarding, Taping, Spraytex.

Dave 604-984-7476

Fireplaces

PRO GAS - North Shore Gas fireplaces. Repair & safety inspection. 604-925-1341 www.progas.ca

8105

Flooring/ Refinishing

CARPET, VINYL & HARDWOOD Repair & Replace. Material sales Dwight, 778-322-6048 I’ll show you the inexpensive route www.fccarpets.shawwebspace.ca

COMPLETE DRYWALL Service, steel stud framing, t-bar ceiling, textured. Sunny 778-891-5466

Century Hardwood Floors ★Hardwood flr refinishing ★Repairs ★ Staining ★ Free Estimate. Contact 604-376-7224

*Drywall * Taping * Texture * Stucco*Painting * Steel stud framing Quality Home 604-725-8925

INSTALLATION REFINISHING, Sanding. Free est, great prices.

Satisfaction guar. 604-518-7508

Getting Ready to Move?

Refer to the Home Services section for all your home improvement, decorating, and design needs.

CLASSIFIED

604-630-3300

Wednesday, March 23, 2011 – North Shore News – A47

HOME SERVICES 8125

Gutters

ADANAC GUTTERS- Installation of continuous gutters, cleaning & repairs. Call ....604-676-1085 Gutters, Windows, Pressure Washing, small repairs, etc.

Free Est. Chris 604-377 -6104 North Shore Gutters. Sales & Install 5’’ continuous gutter, minor repairs, cleaning. 604-988-5294

8130

Handyperson

8160

Lawn & Garden

A.A. BEST PRO

GARDEN SERVICES LTD. Lawn Maintenance, General Clean-Up, Power Raking, Moss Control, Aerating.

Trim, Top, Prune.

All types of lawn & garden applications.

Free Est.

Call Sukh:

Renovate & Repair

Carpentry, Flooring, Drywall Painting, Exterios & more!

Specializing in Small Jobs

Quality Work, Professional Service

778.233.0559

Alltrades.net Construction ❍ Renos, Carpentry ❍ Lifetime PolyDecks ❍ Since 1992 Mark 604.603.7133

A-1 JOB by Arms and Minds Renos Carpentry cabinet, drs, lam-

604-726-9152 604-984-1988 Spring Services

Same Day Service, Fully Insured

FREE ESTIMATES

• Lawn Maintenance • Fertilizing • Yard Clean-ups • Aeration • Pruning/Hedges • Power Raking • Rubbish Removal • Odd jobs •Yearly Maintenance Programs •

inate, tiles, drywall, paint. 761-7745

ABLE RENOVATIONS All home repairs & renos, large & small, North Shore only 604 319-2677

8135

Hauling

ABSOLUTE PROFICIENCY DD Haul & Delivery. Loads from $30 each. David 604-512-7471 CHEAP LOADS Fast Reliable Service 604-922-5101

8140

Heating

PRO GAS - North Shore Furnaces, boilers, gas fitting.

Service & installation.

604-925-1341 www.progas.ca

8150

Kitchens/Baths

Plywood Kitchen Cabinets & Refacing, Counter Tops • In business 50 years 604-879-9191

Superior Cove Tops & Cabinets

#3 - 8652 Joffre Ave, Burnaby

8155

310-JIMS (5467) BOOK A JOB AT

www.jimsmowing.ca

SEYMOUR LAWN MAINTENANCE • Gardening • Spring Clean-Up • Hedge Trimming • Lawn Installation • Weeding • & More!

SPRING PACKAGE $

10999*

Aeration, Lime, Fertilizer, Moss Control

Lawn Cutting $2200* (*based on 2000 sq.ft. + gst)

Junk Removal

604-990-1252

Lorne’s Lawn Maintenance Cutting, pruning, hedge trimming, yard clean up 778-230-7657 Ny Ton Gardening yard & lawn maint. trimming, shrubs, hedging, power raking etc. 604-782-5288

8175

Masonry

MASTER STONEMASON, Local, Experienced, fireplaces, facing, walls, stairs. Ivan 604-649-2271 NORTHLAND MASONRY. Rock, slate, brick, granite, pavers.

20 yrs exp on the N. Shore. No job to small.. Will 604-805-1582

8180

Home Services

NORTH SHORE Home Services Windows, gutters, power washing 604-988-5294 PCM Seasonal Exterior Home Maintenance Roofs, Gutters, Windows, Decks, Patios & More Call 604-294-6700 www.pomeroyconstruction.com

8185

Moving & Storage

ASH RELOCATION SERVICES

2 Very Experienced Movers $77.00/hr + hst

$20

GREAT CANADIAN LAWNS New lawns & repairs, lawn mtce, landscaping, lighting, patios 604-924-LAWN (5296)

A.All Area Gardening Service • Specialty in Moss Control • Aeration • Liming and Lawn Maint. • Pruning • Topping • General Cleaning

Binder:

604-926-1526 604-726-9153 Performance Garden Service

3 Very Experienced Movers $97.00/hr + hst (Recommended for offices + 2 bedrooms & up)

778.322.2462

Minimum Travel Fare Fully Insured • Free Estimates

AFFORDABLE MOVING 1 to 3 Men

1, 3, 5, 7 or 10 Ton $ From

45 We accept Visa, Mastercard & Interac Licenced & Insured Local & Long Distance

FREE ESTIMATES Seniors Discount

604-537-4140 www.affordablemoversbc.com

LAWNCUTS

With Silverfern, You’re in Good Hands

www.silverfernplumbing.com

8193

Oil Tank Removal

ALL-PRO

OIL TANK REMOVAL

Oil Tank Detection Oil Tank Removal Soil Remediation FREE ESTIMATES BEST PRICE GUARANTEED

8195

A. A. Allwest Garden Service Lawn maint, general cleanup, power raking, moss control, etc.

CALL SUKH free est.

604-726-9213 or 604-984-1988

Quality Work You Can Trust!

Interior & Exterior ★ EXCELLENT PRICES ★ Free Est./Written Guarantee

778-997-9582

JB’s PAINTING • 99/room – Int/Exterior $

•Professional, Reliable • Licensed & Insured • North Shore co. est. 2001

604-773-4549

★Call Jungle George ■ Hedges & Trees ■ Pruning ■ Dumping & yrd cleanup George’s cell 604-317-3552

Serafina Garden Services Maintenance, design, organic reassonable rates. 604-984-4433 ENGLISH LANDSCAPER gardener, 30 yrs exp, complete garden maint. Les 604-209-8853

DVK PAINTING LTD. Call Dave Int/Ext. Res/Comm. Quality work.

Great rates. WCB. 604-354-2930 Excellent Pro Painting Service 20 yrs exp, refs, warranty. Reas, res/comm Richard 604-618-0205 Interior painting, wallpaper Quality service, with a smile!

Call Arlene...604-910-3270 MILANO Painting 604-551-6510 Int/Ext. Good Prices. Free Est. Written Guar. Prof & Insured.

8200

Decks/Patios/ Railings

Fancy Decks made with quality material. See our work at www.metrods.com call Paul 604-787-7484

8220

Plumbing

★ 3 Licensed Plumbers ★ 66 years of exp. 604-830-6617 www.oceansidemechanical.com

15% OFF All Moving

COMPLETE PLUMBING, heating and gas services, new & old, hot water tanks, lic’d, ins. Quick response; friendly. 604-720-8805

DELBROOK

PLUMBING & DRAINAGE 604-729-6695

PLUMBERS

Water Lines (without Digging) Sewer Lines (without Diggging) Install. Draintiles. 604-985-4000

J & R Lawncare Cut & trim $25 & up• hedges • power washing • trash removal. John 778 988 5296

ON TIME, careful, free estimates & firm price. John 778-233-7329 or www.pointmoving.com

LOCAL PLUMBER - Licensed, insured,GASFITTING, renos, Repairs. VISA 604-929-6956

JAPANESE GARDENER Landscape & maintenance, clean-ups, trimming.

Reas, free est, 25 yrs exp 604-986-8126

TwoGuysWithATruck.ca Moving, Storage, Free EST 604-628-7136. Visa, OK

Norvan Plumbing Heating&Gas Service -renos - construction. Lic. Bonded Ins. Matt 604-516-9344

604-512-7471

BELL MINI BINS 604-922-5101 Small or large household jobs & Mini bin service. 7 days a week Fast ★ inexpensive ★ reliable.

Call AFFORDABLE QUALITY ROOFING LTD. 604-984-9004

DISPOSAL BINS: Starting at $99 + dump fees. Call 604-306-8599 www.disposalking.com

#1 Roofing Company in BC

ROD’S RUBBISH REMOVAL Prompt, reliable, reasonable. 7 days/week. Rod 604-985-7193

604-588-0833

SALES@ PATTARGROUP.COM

WWW.PATTARGROUP.COM

North Shore Home Services.

Power Washing, Window & Gutter Cleaning. 604-988-5294

Roof Leaking?

LEAK REPAIRS

Renovations & Home Improvement

BOMEX CONSTRUCTION Additions, Renovations, New Construction. Lic & Ins. Cell 604-720-9112 www.bomex.net

Booked by April 2nd 604-377-2503 www.popeyesmovingbc.com

GREEN PROPERTY MAINTENANCE Hedge trimming, tree pruning, yard maintenance, removal, Mike 983-3586

604-984-4147 604-773-4549 Spring Cleanups - Driveways, walkways, etc. Get rid of that moss & mess around your home or work.

DJ PAINTING •Int/Ext •Com/Resid •Top Quality 604-258-7300 cell: 604-417-5917

ABSOLUTE PROFICIENCY DD HAUL & DELIVERY meeting all your needs, ‘quality workmanship delivered with pride’.

Loads from $30 each Please call David

★ASK DISCOUNT RUBBISH★ Best Prices, Yard, House/Const, Demo. 7 days 604-727-6153

All types of Roofing Over 35 Years in Business Call now for Free Estimates

BAMFORD CONSTRUCTION Ltd. Quality Renos & Repairs.

604-986-2871 www.bamford.ca

Rubbish Removal

Have Your Roof Done between Now & Mar. 31 A+

• Gutter cleaning/repairs • Window cleaning • Power washing • WCB insured • Free estimates

A LADY PAINTER, professional & color consult, 20 yrs on North Shore. exc refs. 604-961-3451

Call 604-710-5253

604.980.MOVE (6683)

Power Washing

ABBA RENOVATION carpentry, plumbing, wiring, painting, tiling. Work guar, Refs. (604)986-4026/805-8463

8255

SAVE THE HST

A GUARANTEED LOWEST PRICE

8240

Roofing

SPRING SPECIAL

Pools/Hot Tubs

A CLEAN PAINT JOB. Quality 1 room from $127. Int-ext, WCB 22 yrs exp. Cell: 604-727-2700

10% Off with this Ad! For all your plumbing, heating & reno needs.

Lic Gas Fitter, Aman. 778-895-2005

MOVERS.CA

8225

Painting/ Wallpaper

CANSTAR PAINTING

8250

econo pool andspa.com Pool & Spa Repairs, Call Vince 604-760-7229

778-223-8265

MONTY J’S MOVING

Ask about our Spring Specials! www.MontyJsMoving.com

8222

Renovations & Home Improvement

WWW.RENORITE.COM Bath, Kitchen, Suites & More Save Your Dollars 604-781-7695

Tel: 778-340-1590

Free Estimates

Graig 604-986-3463

8240

Plumbing

Insured/WCB

SEASONAL LAWN MAINTENANCE

604-716-1662

Lee Gardener: Lawn maint. Free est. Spring clean-up, power raking, trim, Hedges 604-720-6578

LIONS GATE Landscaping Ltd. Spring clean-up, all your gardening needs. 604-788-9687

Quality Trucks Í &Top Í Moving Equipment

Call Gabor

8220

KAWA GARDEN SERVICES Res/comm. Organic lawn care & quality compost. 604-831-0140

www.seymourlawnmaint.ca

Design - Consultation- Installation 604-518-5661 KatsuraLandscaping.ca

Greenworx Redevelopment Inc. Hardscaping & Landscaping.

Hedges, Pavers, Ponds & Walls, Returfing, Demos, Drainage, Jackhammering. 604 782-4322

Lawn & Garden

T-A STONEWALL. Rockwalls, paving stones, Allan block walls, etc. 987-8155 / 250-4117

From

Landscaping

8160

Roof, Chimney & Skylight Repairs WCB Licensed ADVANTAGE BUILDING MAINTENANCE

604-802-1918

vancouverroofingrepair.com

All Season Roofing

Re-Roofing & Repairs Specialists 20 year Labour Warranty available

604-591-3500

PCM Construction & Maintenance Water Ingress/Mould?

Home Inspection, Repair Estimates, Full-scale Remediation Call 604-294-6700 www.pomeroyconstruction.com

8300

Stucco/Siding/ Exterior

Quality Home Improvement ★ Stucco ★ All Kinds. No Job Too Big or Small.

604-725-8925

8307

Telephone Services

A FREE TELEPHONE SERVICE - Get Your First Month Free. Bad Credit, Don’t Sweat It. No Deposits. No Credit Checks. Call Freedom Phone Lines Today Toll-Free 1-866-884-7464.

DISCONNECTED PHONE? Phone Factory Home Phone Service. No One Refused! Low Monthly Rate! Calling Features and Unlimited Long Distance Available. Call Phone Factory Today! 1-877-336-2274. www.phonefactory.ca

8315

Tree Services

$ BEST RATES $

Dangerous tree removal, pruning, topping, hedge trimming & stump grinding.

Fully insured & WCB

Jerry 604-618-8585 Andrew 604-618-8585

A-1 TRI CRAFT TREE SERVICES (EST. 1986) Tried & True Since 1902

Call for a free estimate:

1.877.602.7346

Complete Bathroom Reno’s Suites, Kitchens,Tiling, Skylights, Windows, Doors, 604 521-1567

Visit us online to receive a special discount:

www.crownroofgutters.ca

CYHOME SERVICES.COM Int/Ext Renovations Home Repairs • 604-816-6192 A Eastcan Roofing & Siding Ltd Re-Roof, Repair. Ins. WCB. BBB. 604-562-0957 or 604-961-0324

DIMAN DEVELOPMENTS.

Renovations & Construction.

Mano, 604-990-1671/230-7970 www.dimandevelopments.com

A Eastwest Roofing & Siding Re-roofing, Gutter, Free Est, BBB Member, 10% disc, Seniors Disc, 604-812-9721, 604-783-6437

MATCO DESIGN - Renovations *Additions*Quality Work *Ref’s 604-720-1564 matco@telus.net

★AAA★ TREE SERVICE. Tree & stump removal, pruning/trimming.

Ins & cert. arborist 604-987-8500 A.ALL AREA TREE SERVICE Moss control, aeration, liming and lawn maint. 604-926-1526 /604-726-9153 MORRIS THE TREE MAN LTD Removals, trimming, thinning. 5m insurance, WCB 604-985-2828

8335

Window Cleaning

NORTH SHORE Home Services Gutter & window cleaning, Power Washing Est 1963. 604-988-5294

CURTIS JOHN ROOFING (since 1978) Roof tune-up from $149.

24 hr repair. 604-985-1913

PTV HOME RENOVATIONS All types of reno’s, big or small.

One call does it all. 778-235-1772

New Canadian Roofing Ltd. All types of roofing, over 15 yrs exp. Reasonable rates.

WCB, Insured 604-716-8528

QUADRO CONSTRUCTION •Int & Ext RENO’S •Concrete •Landscaping ★ 604-323-6193

WESTCOAST ROOFING SYSTEMS

RENOVATIONS: FROM Rendering to Reality. Visit ccirenos.com and look for our listing on Sundays. 604-980-8384

604-987-7325

Reduce Reuse Recycle The classifieds can help!

604.795.4417 604.630.3300

Spring Cleaning?

Spring Garage Sale Special Tu r n y o c l utter i ur 10 LINES cash w nto

21

$

*Includes a Garage Sale Kit & FREE Marketplace Ad

Call

604-630-3300

i Classi th the f i e d s.

A48 - North Shore News - Wednesday, March 23, 2011

2011 CX-7

2011 MAZDA3

0

%

0

%

Purchase Financing for up to 48 months†

Well Equipped From

27,990

$

Purchase Financing for up to 60 months†

Well Equipped From

*

Includes freight & PDI. Taxes extra.

15,790

$

GT model shown from $38,585

GT model shown from $26,120

*

Includes freight & PDI. Taxes extra.

0% PURCHASE FINANCING

FOR UP TO 60 MONTHS ON SELECT 2011 MODELS PLUS GET UP TO $1,000 OWNER LOYALTY CASH**

2011 MAZDA 2

0%

purchase financing

for up to

60 48 months

†

Well equipped from

13,490

$

*

2010 MAZDA 6 Get

5,000

$

cash purchase credit‡‡

Includes freight and PDI. Taxes extra.

2011 MAZDA 3 SPORT

0%

for up to

purchase financing

60 months†

Well equipped from

17,990

$

*

Includes freight and PDI. Taxes extra.

GS model shown from $19,790

GT-V6 model shown from $38,590

GT model shown from $27,120

SPRING INTO ACTION. SALES EVENT ENDS MARCH 31ST GET UP TO $8,000 IN MAZDA CASH PURCHASE CREDITS‡‡ ON SELECT 2010 MODELS.

V{LUE. EMOTION. ENGINEERING. ZOOM-ZOOM. VISIT YOUR LOCAL DEALER OR MAZDA.CA FOR COMPLETE DETAILS

www.morreyauto.com

morrey mazda

NORTHSHORE AUTO MALL 604.984.9211

*$1,000/$250 Owner Loyalty Cash is only available to customers who qualify for the Mazda Owner Renewal Program and is applied against the purchase price of a new 2011 CX-7/Mazda2, Mazda3, Mazda3Sport vehicle. No cash surrender value. Visit mazda.ca or see dealer for complete details. †0% APR Purchase Financing is available on new 2010 and 2011 Mazda vehicles. Based on a representative agreement using a price of $13,490 for 2011 Mazda2 GX (B5XB51AA00)/$15,790 for 2011 Mazda3 GX (D4XS51AA00)/$17,990 for 2011 Mazda3Sport (D5XS51AA00) $27,990 for 2011 CX-7 GX 2WD (PVXY81AA00), and a finance amount of $15,000/$15,000/$15,000/$25,000, at a rate of 0% APR, the cost of borrowing for a 48/60/60/48-month term is $0, monthly payment is $313/$250/250/$521, total finance obligation is $15,000/$15,000/$15,000/$25,000 including freight and PDI of $1,495/$1,695 for the Mazda2, Mazda3, Mazda3Sport/Mazda6, CX-7. Taxes are extra and required at the time of purchase. Other terms available and vary by model. ‡‡$5,000 Mazda Retail Cash applies to 2010 Mazda6 models on cash purchases made between March 1-31, 2011. $8,000 applies to 2010 RX-8 only. *$2,000 cash purchase credit is available on select 2011 Mazda2 GX (B5XB51AA00)/2011 Mazda3 GX (D4XS51AA00) models only. Cash purchase price for new 2011 Mazda2 GX is $13,490 ($15,490 less cash credit of $2,000)/2011 Mazda3 GX is $15,790 ($17,790 less cash credit of $2,000)2011 Mazda3Sport GX is $17,990 ($18,990 less cash credit of $1,000)/2011 CX-7 GX 2WD is $27,990 including freight and PDI. $75 max. PPSA, licence, insurance, taxes, down payment and other dealer charges are extra and may be required at the time of purchase. Dealer may sell/lease for less. Dealer order or trade may be necessary. Lease and Finance on approved credit for qualified customers only. Offers valid March 1 – 31, 2011 while supplies last. Prices subject to change without notice. Visit mazda.ca or see your dealer for complete details. Images not exactly as shown.